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 --> 00:01:30,759 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 3 00:01:43,039 --> 00:01:44,160 What are you thinking about? 4 00:01:47,360 --> 00:01:48,479 I might need 5 00:01:49,000 --> 00:01:50,360 to trouble you with a favor. 6 00:01:52,479 --> 00:01:54,800 When you say it like that, it can't be something good. 7 00:01:58,360 --> 00:01:59,679 Could you arrange a meeting 8 00:01:59,759 --> 00:02:01,280 for Su Rongqing and I? 9 00:02:01,360 --> 00:02:03,320 HANQIU PALACE 10 00:02:03,399 --> 00:02:05,960 You want me to arrange a meeting for you and Su Rongqing? 11 00:02:07,800 --> 00:02:08,960 What? 12 00:02:10,079 --> 00:02:11,600 Can't you do me this one little favor? 13 00:02:12,720 --> 00:02:14,079 Aren't we besties? 14 00:02:21,000 --> 00:02:22,400 Time and place? 15 00:02:22,480 --> 00:02:24,760 If you're unsure, I can also help you with that. 16 00:02:26,040 --> 00:02:27,920 Then recommend a place to me. 17 00:02:30,359 --> 00:02:32,239 How about the roof of Tingfeng Restaurant? 18 00:02:32,320 --> 00:02:33,720 You can enjoy the moon and breeze. 19 00:02:33,799 --> 00:02:34,920 It's pretty classy. 20 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:36,720 That sounds great. 21 00:02:37,239 --> 00:02:39,720 Then I'll meet him at Tingfeng Restaurant tomorrow. 22 00:02:39,799 --> 00:02:41,560 Drinking with him at dusk will be delightful. 23 00:02:43,720 --> 00:02:45,000 You wish. 24 00:02:45,079 --> 00:02:47,760 That place is so popular that you must book a month in advance. 25 00:02:48,320 --> 00:02:49,519 With Su Rongqing… 26 00:02:49,600 --> 00:02:51,760 You can just meet him at a tea house. 27 00:02:51,840 --> 00:02:53,280 Why go somewhere classy? 28 00:02:53,840 --> 00:02:54,799 That's not right. 29 00:02:54,880 --> 00:02:56,480 -Your Highness. -Su-- 30 00:02:56,560 --> 00:02:57,519 Mr. Pei. 31 00:02:57,600 --> 00:02:59,120 His Majesty requests your presence. 32 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:05,160 How dare you walk ahead of me. 33 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:12,000 Your Highness, we just received a secret report. 34 00:03:12,079 --> 00:03:14,079 Ms. Qin has appeared at the Princess' Mansion. 35 00:03:14,920 --> 00:03:16,480 -Let's go. -Please think twice. 36 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:18,160 If you go now 37 00:03:18,760 --> 00:03:21,120 and the noble families learn you care about Ms. Qin, 38 00:03:21,760 --> 00:03:24,239 their actions against the Qin Family will be further intensified. 39 00:03:44,679 --> 00:03:45,760 Father. 40 00:03:45,840 --> 00:03:49,200 What I lack now is an official position. 41 00:03:53,079 --> 00:03:54,200 You want power? 42 00:03:55,600 --> 00:03:57,119 How much power do you want? 43 00:04:08,320 --> 00:04:11,799 That depends on what you want her to do, Your Majesty. 44 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:15,040 Tell me 45 00:04:16,240 --> 00:04:17,680 what you can do for me. 46 00:04:19,519 --> 00:04:21,399 If I truly give you power, 47 00:04:22,200 --> 00:04:23,520 can you hold onto it? 48 00:04:24,760 --> 00:04:25,880 That's what I'm here for. 49 00:04:26,680 --> 00:04:29,080 After all, I am her husband. 50 00:04:35,599 --> 00:04:37,560 It seems you two have plans already. 51 00:04:42,719 --> 00:04:45,440 They're all in the memorial I presented to you, Father. 52 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:50,880 All right. 53 00:04:51,800 --> 00:04:52,960 Let me think about it. 54 00:04:54,280 --> 00:04:55,880 You can take Pingyue back now. 55 00:04:58,640 --> 00:05:00,080 -I shall take my leave, Your Majesty. -I shall take my leave, Father. 56 00:05:26,560 --> 00:05:27,640 Come on, let me carry you. 57 00:05:41,320 --> 00:05:42,640 How sure are you? 58 00:05:44,520 --> 00:05:47,000 Judging by His Majesty's attitude, it should be no problem. 59 00:05:48,760 --> 00:05:51,000 I'll direct all the issues to myself 60 00:05:51,080 --> 00:05:53,359 and make him think it's all my idea. 61 00:05:53,440 --> 00:05:54,680 That way, 62 00:05:54,760 --> 00:05:57,000 he won't consider you too clever 63 00:05:57,080 --> 00:05:58,440 and will trust you more. 64 00:06:00,080 --> 00:06:01,400 You're really smart. 65 00:06:02,560 --> 00:06:04,320 Could you stop hitting my head? 66 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:06,479 What's the problem? 67 00:06:10,200 --> 00:06:11,560 Don't do it here at least. 68 00:06:11,640 --> 00:06:13,280 Can't you wait until we get back? 69 00:06:15,200 --> 00:06:16,599 I prefer doing it here. 70 00:06:16,680 --> 00:06:17,799 Is there a problem? 71 00:06:28,599 --> 00:06:30,919 Your Highness, Eunuch Fu has arrived. 72 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:31,840 Eunuch Fu. 73 00:06:31,919 --> 00:06:33,440 Greetings, Your Highnesses. 74 00:06:33,520 --> 00:06:35,240 What brings you here? 75 00:06:36,400 --> 00:06:37,280 Your Highness. 76 00:06:37,359 --> 00:06:40,000 His Majesty has approved your memorial. 77 00:06:40,080 --> 00:06:42,280 However, we still need a pretext. 78 00:06:42,359 --> 00:06:44,080 His Majesty said 79 00:06:44,159 --> 00:06:47,280 if you could come up with a reasonable pretext, 80 00:06:47,359 --> 00:06:49,039 you can establish the Inspectorate Office 81 00:06:49,120 --> 00:06:51,280 and he'd grant you three more counties as your fiefs. 82 00:06:55,440 --> 00:06:58,919 Currently, His Majesty has given you 83 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:00,400 a double-edged sword. 84 00:07:00,479 --> 00:07:02,320 Be careful not to put yourself 85 00:07:02,400 --> 00:07:04,039 in danger. 86 00:07:05,359 --> 00:07:06,200 I understand. 87 00:07:06,880 --> 00:07:08,080 Thank you, Eunuch Fu. 88 00:07:11,960 --> 00:07:13,000 Greetings, Your Highness. 89 00:07:13,640 --> 00:07:15,560 -You may rise. -Thank you, Your Highness. 90 00:07:19,080 --> 00:07:22,359 MEMORIAL TABLET OF NOBLE CONSORT ZHENJING OF THE QIN FAMILY 91 00:07:43,760 --> 00:07:45,159 Who placed this sword here? 92 00:07:46,120 --> 00:07:47,919 I did. 93 00:07:52,039 --> 00:07:53,200 Your Majesty, 94 00:07:53,280 --> 00:07:55,960 it does not conform to propriety. 95 00:07:56,039 --> 00:07:58,080 I've made it clear that no one is allowed to touch it! 96 00:08:01,640 --> 00:08:02,479 Your Majesty. 97 00:08:04,359 --> 00:08:07,080 Since you and the Empress have already seen her… 98 00:08:08,159 --> 00:08:09,039 Someone. 99 00:08:11,679 --> 00:08:12,679 Close the coffin. 100 00:08:28,120 --> 00:08:28,960 As for you, 101 00:08:32,400 --> 00:08:34,199 Huajing is not a good place for you to stay. 102 00:08:34,280 --> 00:08:37,079 And it's not good for you to marry someone from a noble family. 103 00:08:37,799 --> 00:08:39,480 After establishing the Inspectorate Office, 104 00:08:40,039 --> 00:08:42,959 I will use extreme measures to investigate the Qin Family's case. 105 00:08:43,039 --> 00:08:46,000 I need a skilled martial artist to assist me. 106 00:08:46,079 --> 00:08:47,840 Do you want me to be that person? 107 00:08:47,920 --> 00:08:48,840 Yes. 108 00:08:49,959 --> 00:08:50,959 But once we make our move, 109 00:08:51,760 --> 00:08:53,280 the noble families will make reprisals. 110 00:08:53,360 --> 00:08:55,040 They won't dare to come after me directly. 111 00:08:55,120 --> 00:08:56,720 But they will target my men. 112 00:08:57,319 --> 00:09:00,319 So, after the Qin Family's case is settled, 113 00:09:01,160 --> 00:09:02,959 you'll have to leave Huajing. 114 00:09:03,040 --> 00:09:04,840 I will send you to the Northwest. 115 00:09:04,920 --> 00:09:07,199 The Yang Family has fallen, 116 00:09:07,280 --> 00:09:08,800 and the Northwest is in chaos. 117 00:09:08,880 --> 00:09:11,680 I need you to establish a branch of the Inspectorate Office there, 118 00:09:11,760 --> 00:09:14,520 assist Qin Lin in commanding the military forces, 119 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:15,760 and stabilize the Northwest. 120 00:09:16,319 --> 00:09:17,480 Later, 121 00:09:17,560 --> 00:09:18,920 when I am fully fledged, 122 00:09:19,560 --> 00:09:20,800 I will make other arrangements. 123 00:09:21,360 --> 00:09:22,839 At your command, Your Highness. 124 00:09:23,360 --> 00:09:24,520 You should know this. 125 00:09:25,439 --> 00:09:27,760 To prevent your actions from implicating the Qin Family, 126 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:30,640 you cannot take Qin as your family name 127 00:09:31,560 --> 00:09:33,319 or be a member of the Qin Family from now on. 128 00:09:34,520 --> 00:09:35,920 Have you thought this through? 129 00:09:41,240 --> 00:09:42,920 Please grant me a new name, Your Highness. 130 00:09:43,000 --> 00:09:44,560 Are you sure you won't regret it? 131 00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:49,400 You are walking through dangerous paths for the Qin Family. 132 00:09:49,480 --> 00:09:51,280 How can I be concerned only for myself? 133 00:09:51,360 --> 00:09:53,079 I wish to be a sword in your hand, 134 00:09:53,160 --> 00:09:56,120 aiding you in your endeavors. 135 00:09:56,640 --> 00:09:59,760 From this day forth, you shall be known as Xun Chuan. 136 00:10:00,560 --> 00:10:01,839 As for Qin Zhenzhen, 137 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:04,600 I will arrange for a fitting end for her. 138 00:10:04,680 --> 00:10:05,880 Yes, Your Highness. 139 00:10:07,160 --> 00:10:08,079 Rongqing. 140 00:10:11,319 --> 00:10:12,199 Father. 141 00:10:15,280 --> 00:10:16,439 You may leave now. 142 00:10:17,839 --> 00:10:18,680 Rongqing, 143 00:10:19,560 --> 00:10:22,360 I am puzzled by the Qin Family's affairs. 144 00:10:22,439 --> 00:10:25,199 Why did His Majesty ask you to do that? 145 00:10:26,280 --> 00:10:27,839 Because I represent the noble families. 146 00:10:28,520 --> 00:10:31,480 His Majesty sent me to carry out his orders 147 00:10:31,560 --> 00:10:33,079 and few dared to defy him. 148 00:10:35,160 --> 00:10:38,040 His Majesty's move is quite strategic. 149 00:10:39,199 --> 00:10:42,480 I wonder if he aims to keep the noble families in check 150 00:10:42,560 --> 00:10:43,959 or divide them. 151 00:10:45,360 --> 00:10:46,680 What do you think, Father? 152 00:10:48,680 --> 00:10:49,680 Rongqing. 153 00:10:49,760 --> 00:10:53,000 You are the son that I feel most proud of. 154 00:10:53,079 --> 00:10:54,199 I believe 155 00:10:54,959 --> 00:10:57,240 you will never betray the Su Family. 156 00:10:59,360 --> 00:11:00,439 If that is true, 157 00:11:01,280 --> 00:11:04,079 His Majesty will surely choose another one. 158 00:11:06,600 --> 00:11:10,760 Both His Majesty and the Shangguan Family won't allow 159 00:11:10,839 --> 00:11:13,520 the Su Family to remain uninvolved. 160 00:11:15,680 --> 00:11:17,040 Our only option 161 00:11:17,959 --> 00:11:20,439 is to leverage their strengths to achieve our goals. 162 00:11:27,439 --> 00:11:28,400 Rong. 163 00:11:30,280 --> 00:11:31,680 I am afraid he has found out. 164 00:11:32,719 --> 00:11:33,680 You can leave now. 165 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:35,880 Yes, Your Highness. 166 00:11:35,959 --> 00:11:36,800 Rong. 167 00:11:39,079 --> 00:11:40,000 Chuan. 168 00:11:42,920 --> 00:11:45,839 Are you here because of Ms. Qin? 169 00:11:45,920 --> 00:11:46,800 Yes. 170 00:11:47,319 --> 00:11:48,680 Is Ms. Qin all right? 171 00:11:49,319 --> 00:11:50,600 I heard she is injured. 172 00:11:51,480 --> 00:11:52,959 I brought some excellent ointment. 173 00:11:53,040 --> 00:11:54,640 Can you please give it to her? 174 00:12:00,280 --> 00:12:01,240 Don't worry. 175 00:12:01,839 --> 00:12:02,959 Ms. Qin is fine. 176 00:12:07,920 --> 00:12:08,800 Rong. 177 00:12:09,920 --> 00:12:12,079 Can I see her? 178 00:12:15,439 --> 00:12:17,839 It's not the right time. 179 00:12:18,480 --> 00:12:21,319 What plans do you have now? 180 00:12:22,760 --> 00:12:23,719 Chuan. 181 00:12:24,680 --> 00:12:26,880 You must know nothing for now. 182 00:12:26,959 --> 00:12:28,680 Only when you don't know anything, 183 00:12:28,760 --> 00:12:30,640 then will you not expose us in front of Father. 184 00:12:31,680 --> 00:12:35,599 If Father finds out that all of this is our joint plan, 185 00:12:35,680 --> 00:12:38,520 you know the consequences, right? 186 00:12:40,520 --> 00:12:41,959 I can tell you 187 00:12:42,040 --> 00:12:44,400 that I have decided to establish the Inspectorate Office. 188 00:12:44,480 --> 00:12:46,760 I have already submitted the memorial. 189 00:12:48,120 --> 00:12:49,520 As for the matter of the Qin Family, 190 00:12:50,240 --> 00:12:51,560 I will have it taken care of. 191 00:12:52,280 --> 00:12:53,160 Chuan. 192 00:12:53,880 --> 00:12:54,760 From now on, 193 00:12:55,319 --> 00:12:57,439 you must trust me wholeheartedly. 194 00:12:58,560 --> 00:12:59,640 Can you do that? 195 00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:01,160 All right. 196 00:13:02,079 --> 00:13:03,160 I trust you. 197 00:13:03,959 --> 00:13:04,959 Chuan asked me 198 00:13:06,240 --> 00:13:07,959 to give this to you. 199 00:13:15,719 --> 00:13:16,680 Your Highness. 200 00:13:18,160 --> 00:13:21,439 I know your feelings. 201 00:13:31,760 --> 00:13:33,760 Why wasn't I braver earlier? 202 00:14:06,079 --> 00:14:07,959 ACCOUNT BOOK 203 00:14:46,280 --> 00:14:47,199 You're back. 204 00:14:48,880 --> 00:14:49,839 Tuck in the quilt. 205 00:14:52,240 --> 00:14:53,240 Pei Wenxuan. 206 00:14:55,160 --> 00:14:57,319 Did you pass on my message? 207 00:15:02,160 --> 00:15:03,280 What message? 208 00:15:03,360 --> 00:15:04,319 What? 209 00:15:09,280 --> 00:15:10,120 Have you forgotten? 210 00:15:11,800 --> 00:15:12,800 I'll pass it on tomorrow. 211 00:15:13,920 --> 00:15:16,479 Don't you usually have a good memory? 212 00:15:16,560 --> 00:15:18,439 I've had a lot on my plate today. 213 00:15:20,719 --> 00:15:21,880 But tell me. 214 00:15:22,640 --> 00:15:24,360 Why did you suddenly want to see Su Rongqing? 215 00:15:26,240 --> 00:15:27,520 Is that hard to understand? 216 00:15:29,640 --> 00:15:32,599 I need manpower if I want to establish the Inspectorate Office. 217 00:15:32,680 --> 00:15:34,640 Su Rongqing is the Vice Minister of Justice 218 00:15:34,719 --> 00:15:37,040 and also involved in handling the Qin Family's case. 219 00:15:37,120 --> 00:15:38,680 If he cooperates with me, 220 00:15:38,760 --> 00:15:41,000 won't this help us infiltrate the Ministry of Justice? 221 00:15:43,560 --> 00:15:45,760 It's not just Su Rongqing. 222 00:15:46,400 --> 00:15:48,800 There's also the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Revenue, 223 00:15:49,719 --> 00:15:50,640 and the Censorate. 224 00:15:51,719 --> 00:15:54,680 I need to find time to visit all these places. 225 00:15:56,240 --> 00:15:57,479 Is that really what you think? 226 00:15:57,560 --> 00:15:58,760 What else then? 227 00:16:06,839 --> 00:16:07,719 Of course. 228 00:16:08,760 --> 00:16:11,120 It's also good to make some contacts along the way. 229 00:16:11,199 --> 00:16:14,439 It will be good to have some conversation during the investigations. 230 00:16:15,719 --> 00:16:17,680 Isn't that what you said? 231 00:16:17,760 --> 00:16:20,160 That I should go through something new in this new life? 232 00:16:20,680 --> 00:16:22,599 If I look at Su Rongqing from a new perspective, 233 00:16:22,680 --> 00:16:24,160 maybe I'll discover something new. 234 00:16:26,040 --> 00:16:29,280 Li Rong, you're learning to speak like me pretty quickly. 235 00:16:33,000 --> 00:16:34,160 Tell me. 236 00:16:34,240 --> 00:16:36,400 Have you never considered taking a different path? 237 00:16:37,359 --> 00:16:38,199 Which path? 238 00:16:39,800 --> 00:16:41,400 Not establishing the Inspectorate Office. 239 00:16:41,479 --> 00:16:42,640 What then? 240 00:16:42,719 --> 00:16:44,040 I can protect you too. 241 00:16:47,760 --> 00:16:48,959 I will put it this way. 242 00:16:50,040 --> 00:16:50,880 I don't like 243 00:16:50,959 --> 00:16:53,160 to leave my fate in the hands of others. 244 00:16:53,760 --> 00:16:55,439 I want to control my destiny. 245 00:16:55,520 --> 00:16:56,800 With power, 246 00:16:56,880 --> 00:16:59,920 I can protect more innocent families like the Qin Family. 247 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,439 Only then can I protect Chuan… 248 00:17:03,240 --> 00:17:04,200 and even you. 249 00:17:07,720 --> 00:17:08,760 Enough talking. 250 00:17:09,440 --> 00:17:10,280 I am sleepy. 251 00:17:11,440 --> 00:17:12,800 Tomorrow will be a busy day. 252 00:17:15,599 --> 00:17:16,480 Li Rong. 253 00:17:17,200 --> 00:17:19,760 You're the one who needs protection the most. 254 00:17:22,079 --> 00:17:23,000 Rongqing. 255 00:17:25,760 --> 00:17:26,680 Yes, Mr. Pei? 256 00:17:26,760 --> 00:17:27,599 Rongqing. 257 00:17:28,680 --> 00:17:30,760 I have a few words to say to you. 258 00:17:32,720 --> 00:17:33,680 How can I help you? 259 00:17:36,840 --> 00:17:39,560 Her Highness wishes to speak with you. 260 00:17:41,800 --> 00:17:42,919 He refused? 261 00:17:43,919 --> 00:17:44,760 Why? 262 00:17:45,360 --> 00:17:46,240 What? 263 00:17:46,320 --> 00:17:48,200 Do you think you are a fairy? 264 00:17:48,280 --> 00:17:49,720 Why would he accept your invitation? 265 00:17:52,440 --> 00:17:54,040 We agreed not to hit my head. 266 00:17:55,399 --> 00:17:56,760 You said I could do it at home. 267 00:17:58,800 --> 00:18:01,159 So tell me the reason he refused. 268 00:18:01,240 --> 00:18:03,159 I know what Her Highness wants to discuss with me. 269 00:18:04,760 --> 00:18:07,040 But there's too much involved in the Qin Family's case. 270 00:18:07,120 --> 00:18:09,280 I ask Her Highness not to interfere. 271 00:18:13,760 --> 00:18:14,680 What's so funny? 272 00:18:18,560 --> 00:18:19,480 I admit it. 273 00:18:20,159 --> 00:18:23,440 You do understand me better than I do. 274 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:26,879 What do you mean? 275 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:33,560 I do have some feelings for Su Rongqing. 276 00:18:34,159 --> 00:18:35,679 Otherwise, I wouldn't have forgotten 277 00:18:35,760 --> 00:18:38,240 that we're dealing with the noble families this time. 278 00:18:38,320 --> 00:18:39,399 Of course, he won't help me. 279 00:18:41,440 --> 00:18:42,360 I was so silly. 280 00:18:43,000 --> 00:18:43,960 I was being sentimental. 281 00:18:46,560 --> 00:18:48,919 Well, you don't have to be upset. 282 00:18:49,000 --> 00:18:51,000 People learn from mistakes. 283 00:18:51,080 --> 00:18:53,960 Just remember that you two are not that close, 284 00:18:54,040 --> 00:18:55,639 so he will act on his own interests. 285 00:18:56,240 --> 00:18:57,399 Isn't this normal? 286 00:18:58,360 --> 00:18:59,760 Do you think such a trivial matter 287 00:19:00,440 --> 00:19:01,639 can stop me? 288 00:19:01,720 --> 00:19:03,240 You're even comforting me now. 289 00:19:05,480 --> 00:19:06,840 Are you free this afternoon? 290 00:19:07,840 --> 00:19:10,399 -Why? -I'm planning to visit Shangguan Ya. 291 00:19:10,480 --> 00:19:12,159 If you're free, come with me. 292 00:19:12,800 --> 00:19:14,480 I may not have time. 293 00:19:15,440 --> 00:19:18,560 I have contracts with several shops to negotiate. 294 00:19:18,639 --> 00:19:21,000 I'm afraid I can't go with you this afternoon. 295 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,879 All right then. 296 00:19:25,480 --> 00:19:28,240 JUCAI HOUSE 297 00:19:38,120 --> 00:19:40,240 -This place brings me no luck at all. -Your Highness. 298 00:19:40,320 --> 00:19:41,879 You seem to be having a good time. 299 00:19:41,960 --> 00:19:43,240 Not at all. 300 00:19:43,320 --> 00:19:44,480 Same here. 301 00:19:44,960 --> 00:19:46,280 I'm upset too. 302 00:19:46,360 --> 00:19:48,159 I came to have fun. 303 00:19:48,240 --> 00:19:49,480 But instead of having fun, 304 00:19:49,560 --> 00:19:51,080 you had to come after me. 305 00:19:54,919 --> 00:19:55,800 Speaking of which, 306 00:19:56,600 --> 00:19:58,800 that Prince Consort of yours is not bad. 307 00:19:58,879 --> 00:19:59,960 He is handsome and talented. 308 00:20:00,040 --> 00:20:01,399 I like him. 309 00:20:03,840 --> 00:20:05,200 You're so bold. 310 00:20:06,360 --> 00:20:09,320 If you want one, you can find someone you like. 311 00:20:10,760 --> 00:20:11,840 I just don't know 312 00:20:12,560 --> 00:20:14,200 how the Shangguan Family will stop you. 313 00:20:20,679 --> 00:20:22,000 Have you heard about what happened 314 00:20:23,000 --> 00:20:23,840 to the Qin Family? 315 00:20:26,600 --> 00:20:28,520 Do you also think 316 00:20:29,120 --> 00:20:30,480 the noble families meddle too much? 317 00:20:34,760 --> 00:20:37,520 I've taken to heart what you said last time. 318 00:20:37,600 --> 00:20:39,879 But I don't have control over the Shangguan Family. 319 00:20:39,960 --> 00:20:41,000 I can't make decisions. 320 00:20:41,560 --> 00:20:43,440 If the Shangguan Family were under your control, 321 00:20:44,040 --> 00:20:45,280 how would you handle it? 322 00:20:45,360 --> 00:20:47,040 I'd pledge loyalty to you 323 00:20:47,120 --> 00:20:49,560 and assist you in supporting the Crown Prince's ascension. 324 00:20:49,639 --> 00:20:51,520 Then gradually withdraw from the court, 325 00:20:51,600 --> 00:20:54,280 leaving a few people to make others think we're still around. 326 00:20:55,040 --> 00:20:57,159 The rest will return to Youzhou. 327 00:20:57,240 --> 00:20:59,040 Why not withdraw now? 328 00:20:59,120 --> 00:21:00,919 You already know the answer to that. 329 00:21:01,000 --> 00:21:03,800 After being oppressed by the Shangguans for over a decade, 330 00:21:03,879 --> 00:21:05,520 His Majesty is full of resentment. 331 00:21:06,120 --> 00:21:07,639 Can the Shangguan Family even withdraw? 332 00:21:08,320 --> 00:21:10,600 If the Shangguan Family withdraws, there is only a dead end. 333 00:21:11,159 --> 00:21:12,600 The only way 334 00:21:12,679 --> 00:21:14,720 is to establish a relationship of mutual prosperity 335 00:21:14,800 --> 00:21:16,360 with the Crown Prince and you. 336 00:21:16,440 --> 00:21:18,040 When the Crown Prince ascends the throne, 337 00:21:18,120 --> 00:21:20,480 the Shangguans will naturally withdraw. 338 00:21:21,040 --> 00:21:22,440 It seems you've long thought 339 00:21:23,000 --> 00:21:24,919 about becoming the master of the Shangguan Family. 340 00:21:27,919 --> 00:21:29,399 Have you really thought it through? 341 00:21:29,480 --> 00:21:32,560 I'll follow your orders, Your Highness. 342 00:21:33,679 --> 00:21:34,600 All right. 343 00:21:39,840 --> 00:21:40,760 Here you are. 344 00:21:43,760 --> 00:21:44,679 Your Highness. 345 00:21:46,439 --> 00:21:48,679 Go and find the best theatrical troupe. 346 00:21:48,760 --> 00:21:51,200 I want them to perform the injustice of the Qin Family. 347 00:21:52,919 --> 00:21:54,080 Go. 348 00:21:54,159 --> 00:21:55,120 Yes, Your Highness. 349 00:21:55,200 --> 00:21:56,639 Your Majesty. 350 00:21:56,720 --> 00:21:58,639 There's something I need to report. 351 00:21:59,280 --> 00:22:00,159 Speak. 352 00:22:00,760 --> 00:22:02,800 After the Ministry of Justice and Censorate's review, 353 00:22:02,879 --> 00:22:05,520 the Qins were found guilty of treason and embezzling military funds, 354 00:22:05,600 --> 00:22:07,240 with clear evidence. 355 00:22:07,320 --> 00:22:08,840 According to our laws, 356 00:22:08,919 --> 00:22:10,800 the entire clan should be executed. 357 00:22:38,679 --> 00:22:40,280 -Awesome! -Marvelous! 358 00:22:41,520 --> 00:22:43,120 -Good! -Good! 359 00:22:50,120 --> 00:22:51,120 -Bravo! -General Qin Lin 360 00:22:51,200 --> 00:22:53,560 has triumphed and returned victorious! 361 00:22:53,639 --> 00:22:55,000 -Great! -Great! 362 00:22:55,080 --> 00:22:57,679 -Well done! -Fabulous! 363 00:22:57,760 --> 00:23:01,960 Sir, what troubles you so much? 364 00:23:02,040 --> 00:23:04,679 The Qin Family comes from a humble origin. 365 00:23:04,760 --> 00:23:08,439 They even dare to vie for military merit with me. 366 00:23:08,520 --> 00:23:10,800 It's truly vexing. 367 00:23:10,879 --> 00:23:12,800 Sir, you do not need to worry. 368 00:23:12,879 --> 00:23:15,040 Listen to me. 369 00:23:16,360 --> 00:23:18,439 If it weren't for you, there'd be no room for argument 370 00:23:18,520 --> 00:23:20,000 when discussing merits. 371 00:23:20,080 --> 00:23:22,360 When someone from humble origins tries to stand out, 372 00:23:22,439 --> 00:23:24,120 it often leads to trouble. 373 00:23:24,919 --> 00:23:29,120 We will just accuse them of embezzling military funds 374 00:23:29,200 --> 00:23:32,480 and colluding with the enemy. 375 00:23:33,360 --> 00:23:35,720 -What… -This is outrageous! 376 00:23:37,919 --> 00:23:39,200 They had no choice. 377 00:23:39,280 --> 00:23:44,320 Please listen to me. 378 00:23:46,639 --> 00:23:50,720 Cry out to the heavens! 379 00:23:51,879 --> 00:23:56,280 Things are about to change. 380 00:23:56,360 --> 00:23:57,240 Don't you all think 381 00:23:57,320 --> 00:24:00,399 these noble families have gone too far? 382 00:24:00,480 --> 00:24:02,800 Most importantly, these accusations are baseless. 383 00:24:02,879 --> 00:24:04,240 -That's right. -In my opinion, 384 00:24:04,320 --> 00:24:06,280 the Qin Family must be wrongly accused. 385 00:24:06,360 --> 00:24:07,679 Don't you agree? 386 00:24:09,679 --> 00:24:11,240 The Qins must have been wrongly accused. 387 00:24:11,320 --> 00:24:12,280 Don't you agree? 388 00:24:12,360 --> 00:24:15,200 The show has only just begun. 389 00:24:16,360 --> 00:24:18,120 It seems everything in the play is true. 390 00:24:18,200 --> 00:24:19,200 Exactly! 391 00:24:19,280 --> 00:24:20,280 INJUSTICE 392 00:24:20,360 --> 00:24:22,159 Didn't Ms. Qin already escape? 393 00:24:22,240 --> 00:24:23,320 Why has she returned? 394 00:24:23,960 --> 00:24:25,399 She is here to plead innocence. 395 00:24:25,480 --> 00:24:26,840 PRINCESS' MANSION 396 00:24:28,360 --> 00:24:29,520 The Princess is here. 397 00:24:30,080 --> 00:24:32,720 I, Qin Zhenzhen, and my family have been wrongly accused. 398 00:24:32,800 --> 00:24:35,240 I ask you to seek justice for me, Your Highness! 399 00:24:38,280 --> 00:24:39,520 Father. 400 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:42,480 I have come to redress an injustice. 401 00:24:43,600 --> 00:24:45,320 For whom? 402 00:24:45,399 --> 00:24:47,280 The Qin Family from Liangzhou. 403 00:24:49,600 --> 00:24:51,280 What injustice do they suffer? 404 00:24:51,840 --> 00:24:53,600 The Qin Family is loyal and righteous. 405 00:24:53,679 --> 00:24:55,960 They are accused of committing treason with the Yang Family. 406 00:24:56,040 --> 00:24:57,320 When foreign enemies invaded, 407 00:24:57,399 --> 00:25:00,679 my uncles and brothers were fighting wars on the battlefield. 408 00:25:00,760 --> 00:25:02,600 Now, the border is secure. 409 00:25:03,159 --> 00:25:05,760 For rewards, the noble families falsely accused 410 00:25:06,439 --> 00:25:08,639 the Qin Family 411 00:25:08,720 --> 00:25:11,399 of colluding with the Yang Family to betray the country. 412 00:25:11,480 --> 00:25:14,439 I earnestly ask you to seek justice for me, Your Highness. 413 00:25:14,520 --> 00:25:16,679 -That's too much. -Exactly. 414 00:25:17,320 --> 00:25:18,520 Ms. Qin, don't be like this. 415 00:25:19,760 --> 00:25:22,919 We cannot be hasty in dealing with such a big thing. 416 00:25:23,399 --> 00:25:25,560 Even you dare not take this case? 417 00:25:30,520 --> 00:25:31,760 -Miss! -What… 418 00:25:32,639 --> 00:25:34,720 Why didn't she go to the Crown Prince? 419 00:25:34,800 --> 00:25:37,159 He is in cahoots with those noble families in the court. 420 00:25:37,240 --> 00:25:38,760 How could he possibly care about this? 421 00:25:38,840 --> 00:25:40,280 Would Princess Pingyue care then? 422 00:25:40,879 --> 00:25:42,280 Her Highness took the blood letter. 423 00:25:42,360 --> 00:25:43,639 Her Highness will step in! 424 00:25:43,720 --> 00:25:45,679 -Good! -Well done! 425 00:25:45,760 --> 00:25:46,840 We will support you! 426 00:25:46,919 --> 00:25:48,000 You have our support! 427 00:25:48,080 --> 00:25:50,120 This case was examined by the Three Judicial Offices. 428 00:25:50,199 --> 00:25:51,600 There was no mistake. 429 00:25:52,120 --> 00:25:53,720 Your Highness, you don't know the truth. 430 00:25:53,800 --> 00:25:55,720 I am afraid the villains have misled you. 431 00:25:56,199 --> 00:25:57,280 Mr. Shangguan. 432 00:25:57,879 --> 00:25:59,600 Would someone risk their life 433 00:25:59,679 --> 00:26:00,679 to mislead me? 434 00:26:00,760 --> 00:26:01,600 Well… 435 00:26:02,760 --> 00:26:03,600 Father. 436 00:26:04,240 --> 00:26:06,240 This is the letter of grievance from the young lady. 437 00:26:06,320 --> 00:26:07,240 Bring it over here. 438 00:26:10,919 --> 00:26:13,639 I still remember her dying wish. 439 00:26:13,720 --> 00:26:16,199 She must have suffered great injustice. 440 00:26:16,280 --> 00:26:18,639 If the Qin Family was falsely accused, 441 00:26:18,720 --> 00:26:20,560 it would be an unprecedented injustice. 442 00:26:21,320 --> 00:26:22,280 Father. 443 00:26:22,760 --> 00:26:25,879 You cannot allow matters like these to tarnish your lifelong reputation. 444 00:26:29,919 --> 00:26:31,280 This is outrageous! 445 00:26:33,080 --> 00:26:34,120 Shangguan. 446 00:26:37,240 --> 00:26:39,159 The petition presented by Qin 447 00:26:39,240 --> 00:26:43,159 differs greatly from what you reported to me. 448 00:26:43,240 --> 00:26:44,320 Your Majesty. 449 00:26:44,879 --> 00:26:46,600 Don't just listen to their one-sided story. 450 00:26:46,679 --> 00:26:48,320 Aren't your words also a one-sided story? 451 00:26:48,399 --> 00:26:49,760 -Your Majesty… -That's enough. 452 00:26:50,760 --> 00:26:52,480 I don't want to hear your explanations. 453 00:26:53,040 --> 00:26:54,840 Replace the personnel and re-examine the case. 454 00:26:54,919 --> 00:26:56,960 Investigate the officials involved 455 00:26:57,439 --> 00:26:58,720 in the previous review thoroughly 456 00:26:58,800 --> 00:27:00,879 to see if there was deliberate framing. 457 00:27:02,280 --> 00:27:03,960 Yes, Your Majesty. 458 00:27:05,560 --> 00:27:07,600 I am willing to review this case personally. 459 00:27:07,679 --> 00:27:08,760 Father. 460 00:27:09,560 --> 00:27:10,520 That won't do. 461 00:27:11,120 --> 00:27:12,720 Too many people are involved. 462 00:27:12,800 --> 00:27:15,360 Many are from the noble families, connected by marriage alliances. 463 00:27:15,439 --> 00:27:16,760 They all have close relationships. 464 00:27:16,840 --> 00:27:18,240 If Mr. Shangguan handles the case, 465 00:27:18,320 --> 00:27:19,919 the result can't be trustworthy. 466 00:27:21,320 --> 00:27:22,199 Your Majesty. 467 00:27:24,240 --> 00:27:26,120 -I ask that-- -I do not trust him either. 468 00:27:29,120 --> 00:27:30,840 If you cannot trust anyone here, 469 00:27:30,919 --> 00:27:32,520 what exactly do you want? 470 00:27:32,600 --> 00:27:33,480 Father. 471 00:27:34,600 --> 00:27:37,199 The daughter of the Qin Family died in my arms. 472 00:27:37,280 --> 00:27:38,800 I promised her 473 00:27:38,879 --> 00:27:40,480 to thoroughly investigate this case. 474 00:27:42,120 --> 00:27:43,679 Please allow me 475 00:27:43,760 --> 00:27:45,560 to investigate this personally. 476 00:27:47,679 --> 00:27:50,399 How can this be? A princess is a woman of the harem. 477 00:27:50,480 --> 00:27:52,600 -The court matters-- -Have I never intervened before? 478 00:27:55,280 --> 00:27:58,120 There are no restrictions on princesses participating in state affairs. 479 00:27:58,199 --> 00:27:59,480 Besides, 480 00:27:59,560 --> 00:28:01,760 I solved the Yang Family's case. 481 00:28:01,840 --> 00:28:03,639 The Qin Family is implicated by the Yang Family. 482 00:28:03,720 --> 00:28:06,120 So why can't I investigate it? 483 00:28:10,560 --> 00:28:11,520 Your Highness. 484 00:28:12,040 --> 00:28:13,439 According to seniority, 485 00:28:13,960 --> 00:28:15,679 I'm also considered your elder. 486 00:28:15,760 --> 00:28:19,080 You should listen to my advice. 487 00:28:19,159 --> 00:28:20,679 According to official ranks, 488 00:28:20,760 --> 00:28:23,480 Her Highness is His Majesty's eldest daughter. 489 00:28:24,040 --> 00:28:26,840 You still have to bow when you meet Her Highness. 490 00:28:27,480 --> 00:28:30,399 Can't you listen to Her Highness' advice? 491 00:28:30,480 --> 00:28:31,879 You should know your place! 492 00:28:32,760 --> 00:28:34,600 You're in no position to speak here. 493 00:28:36,240 --> 00:28:39,040 What do you mean by that, Mr. Shangguan? 494 00:28:39,120 --> 00:28:40,639 I don't quite understand. 495 00:28:41,159 --> 00:28:44,679 As an official working at the Censorate, 496 00:28:44,760 --> 00:28:47,840 do I not even have the right to speak to you in the court? 497 00:28:48,439 --> 00:28:49,280 You… 498 00:28:52,840 --> 00:28:54,080 Your Majesty. 499 00:28:54,159 --> 00:28:56,399 If the truth of this case is indeed as Her Highness says, 500 00:28:56,480 --> 00:28:57,360 it may involve 501 00:28:58,320 --> 00:29:01,480 all the review institutions in the court. 502 00:29:01,560 --> 00:29:03,919 It should indeed be reviewed by a third party. 503 00:29:10,080 --> 00:29:11,120 Crown Prince. 504 00:29:12,320 --> 00:29:13,760 What do you say? 505 00:29:13,840 --> 00:29:15,280 I think 506 00:29:15,360 --> 00:29:16,679 we should let Rong try. 507 00:29:16,760 --> 00:29:18,439 -Your Highness. -Uncle. 508 00:29:19,520 --> 00:29:21,080 What fear do we have of an investigation 509 00:29:21,639 --> 00:29:23,360 if we have a clear conscience? 510 00:29:28,639 --> 00:29:30,600 The Crown Prince makes some sense. 511 00:29:31,159 --> 00:29:32,280 Let's do it this way. 512 00:29:33,040 --> 00:29:36,800 The Qin Family's case will be reopened and re-examined by Pingyue. 513 00:29:36,879 --> 00:29:39,439 You investigated the Yang Family's case before. 514 00:29:40,040 --> 00:29:41,360 I know your capabilities. 515 00:29:42,360 --> 00:29:43,840 If you can handle this case well too, 516 00:29:43,919 --> 00:29:46,159 I will establish a bureau specifically for you 517 00:29:46,240 --> 00:29:47,639 called the Inspectorate Office, 518 00:29:47,720 --> 00:29:49,280 to supervise ministers 519 00:29:49,360 --> 00:29:50,639 in the future. 520 00:29:51,720 --> 00:29:52,760 Pingyue, you've grown up. 521 00:29:53,720 --> 00:29:54,840 You want to share my burdens. 522 00:29:55,959 --> 00:29:57,800 I'll give you this opportunity. 523 00:29:57,879 --> 00:29:58,840 How about this? 524 00:29:59,760 --> 00:30:01,360 Go to the city barracks 525 00:30:01,439 --> 00:30:03,000 and select 500 elite soldiers. 526 00:30:03,560 --> 00:30:04,959 If you do well, you'll be rewarded. 527 00:30:05,760 --> 00:30:07,159 Thank you, Father. 528 00:30:07,760 --> 00:30:08,600 All right. 529 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:10,959 That's settled then. 530 00:30:11,600 --> 00:30:12,679 Let's go back together. 531 00:30:12,760 --> 00:30:14,040 Sure. 532 00:30:14,120 --> 00:30:15,080 How's that? 533 00:30:15,159 --> 00:30:16,560 I did well today, right? 534 00:30:20,919 --> 00:30:22,679 Princess Pingyue, please stay. 535 00:30:26,560 --> 00:30:27,399 Uncle. 536 00:30:27,480 --> 00:30:28,360 Mr. Shangguan. 537 00:30:29,360 --> 00:30:30,240 Your Highness. 538 00:30:30,320 --> 00:30:32,080 Can I speak to you in private? 539 00:30:32,639 --> 00:30:33,919 If you want to. 540 00:30:35,720 --> 00:30:38,080 You can wait for me at the palace gate. 541 00:30:40,240 --> 00:30:41,080 Yes, Your Highness. 542 00:30:44,280 --> 00:30:45,240 Uncle. 543 00:30:45,720 --> 00:30:46,760 I'll take my leave. 544 00:30:53,000 --> 00:30:54,360 Let's talk as we walk. 545 00:30:54,439 --> 00:30:55,480 Please. 546 00:30:56,879 --> 00:30:57,959 Your Highness. 547 00:30:58,040 --> 00:31:02,240 Why did you suddenly decide to take charge of the Qin Family's case? 548 00:31:04,120 --> 00:31:05,000 Uncle. 549 00:31:05,959 --> 00:31:07,360 Didn't I just tell you? 550 00:31:08,240 --> 00:31:09,480 Ms. Qin came to me. 551 00:31:10,080 --> 00:31:12,439 I couldn't bear to see the Qin Family being wrongly accused. 552 00:31:14,439 --> 00:31:16,360 Since I'm your uncle, 553 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:18,679 we needn't hide anything from each other. 554 00:31:20,360 --> 00:31:21,240 Your Highness. 555 00:31:21,959 --> 00:31:23,120 Why bother so much 556 00:31:23,199 --> 00:31:24,840 now that you're married? 557 00:31:28,320 --> 00:31:29,800 Are you saying… 558 00:31:31,000 --> 00:31:32,199 that I should stay out of this? 559 00:31:34,879 --> 00:31:36,600 The matter in the Northwest 560 00:31:36,679 --> 00:31:39,439 was originally a mess handed over to the Crown Prince by His Majesty. 561 00:31:39,520 --> 00:31:41,280 I was worried about the Crown Prince, 562 00:31:41,360 --> 00:31:43,919 so I contacted some relatives 563 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:46,399 and tried various ways to stabilize the Northwest. 564 00:31:46,959 --> 00:31:48,159 But before the great victory, 565 00:31:48,240 --> 00:31:50,199 His Majesty changed the general at the last minute 566 00:31:50,280 --> 00:31:52,560 and forcibly appointed Xiao Su as the main general. 567 00:31:53,320 --> 00:31:55,439 Do you know about the list of rewards 568 00:31:55,520 --> 00:31:57,240 reported by Xiao Su to His Majesty? 569 00:31:59,199 --> 00:32:00,480 I would like to hear the details. 570 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:05,000 Most of the names on that list are people from humble backgrounds, 571 00:32:05,080 --> 00:32:07,959 while the people from the noble families who made great sacrifices 572 00:32:08,919 --> 00:32:10,520 were hardly rewarded. 573 00:32:10,600 --> 00:32:11,480 This is why 574 00:32:12,159 --> 00:32:14,639 there has been controversy in the court. 575 00:32:14,719 --> 00:32:17,280 You want to seek justice for the Qin Family. 576 00:32:17,360 --> 00:32:18,959 I can understand you. 577 00:32:19,520 --> 00:32:21,480 But I wonder… 578 00:32:23,560 --> 00:32:27,280 how you plan to seek justice for me. 579 00:32:31,360 --> 00:32:32,480 But 580 00:32:33,600 --> 00:32:35,080 is the Qin Family guilty? 581 00:32:47,760 --> 00:32:48,719 I know 582 00:32:49,719 --> 00:32:51,360 you are concerned about Chuan and me. 583 00:32:52,679 --> 00:32:55,520 In fact, Chuan and I also care about you. 584 00:32:56,760 --> 00:32:59,360 The court exempts the noble families from taxes. 585 00:33:00,040 --> 00:33:02,320 The Shangguan Family owns nearly half of Youzhou's lands. 586 00:33:02,399 --> 00:33:05,879 The annual income even exceeds the court's taxes. 587 00:33:07,320 --> 00:33:08,840 Besides being tax-exempt, 588 00:33:08,919 --> 00:33:12,280 you also have special privileges like governing and smelting iron. 589 00:33:12,360 --> 00:33:14,719 However, with border disturbances and natural disasters, 590 00:33:15,240 --> 00:33:17,399 the court was having difficulties on both fronts. 591 00:33:17,480 --> 00:33:19,360 Father then wanted to tax the noble families. 592 00:33:19,439 --> 00:33:20,760 It was Chuan… 593 00:33:22,280 --> 00:33:23,800 who thought of you, 594 00:33:23,879 --> 00:33:26,080 discussed with Father, and persuaded him not to do so. 595 00:33:33,719 --> 00:33:35,679 Are you hinting at me, Your Highness? 596 00:33:35,760 --> 00:33:37,639 That depends on how you interpret it. 597 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,040 Uncle. 598 00:33:45,120 --> 00:33:47,439 I still remember when I was little living in the palace, 599 00:33:47,520 --> 00:33:49,760 you always brought kites for me. 600 00:33:49,840 --> 00:33:51,080 We flew them together. 601 00:33:55,560 --> 00:33:56,600 Uncle. 602 00:33:56,679 --> 00:33:58,320 You are my family. 603 00:33:59,719 --> 00:34:02,600 I hope all my family can be safe. 604 00:34:02,679 --> 00:34:04,320 When water is full, it overflows. 605 00:34:04,399 --> 00:34:06,120 When the moon is full, it begins to wane. 606 00:34:07,520 --> 00:34:08,920 This is how wise men manage things. 607 00:34:09,920 --> 00:34:11,480 I hope you keep this in mind. 608 00:34:13,920 --> 00:34:15,239 I shall take my leave now. 609 00:34:28,440 --> 00:34:29,360 Mr. Shangguan. 610 00:34:30,239 --> 00:34:31,400 What did Her Highness say? 611 00:34:33,560 --> 00:34:35,679 Her Highness said a lot. 612 00:34:36,759 --> 00:34:38,480 But given her age and experience, 613 00:34:39,040 --> 00:34:41,279 she shouldn't be able to say such things. 614 00:34:43,120 --> 00:34:45,279 I need to speak to Pei Lixian. 615 00:34:45,360 --> 00:34:46,839 That young man was indeed 616 00:34:46,920 --> 00:34:48,520 a bit presumptuous. 617 00:34:49,080 --> 00:34:50,839 Though he has some insight, 618 00:34:51,520 --> 00:34:53,000 he's still young 619 00:34:54,639 --> 00:34:56,080 and too impetuous. 620 00:34:58,960 --> 00:35:01,160 His Majesty personally wrote this imperial decree. 621 00:35:03,040 --> 00:35:04,160 I shall receive the decree. 622 00:35:12,759 --> 00:35:13,600 Your Highness. 623 00:35:14,880 --> 00:35:17,480 This is a token that His Majesty ordered me to give you. 624 00:35:17,560 --> 00:35:20,319 His Majesty said you could use this token for the investigation. 625 00:35:20,400 --> 00:35:23,600 Seeing this token is like seeing His Majesty in person. 626 00:35:26,480 --> 00:35:29,080 TOKEN 627 00:35:32,680 --> 00:35:34,880 Please convey to Father 628 00:35:35,360 --> 00:35:38,160 that I will try my best to handle the case. 629 00:35:38,759 --> 00:35:40,080 Yes, Your Highness. 630 00:35:40,160 --> 00:35:41,240 Your Highness. 631 00:35:41,319 --> 00:35:42,920 You may take good advantage of it. 632 00:35:45,040 --> 00:35:46,240 Thank you, Eunuch Fu. 633 00:35:46,319 --> 00:35:47,520 I shall return to the palace. 634 00:35:48,279 --> 00:35:49,120 Take care, Eunuch Fu. 635 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:52,920 Eunuch Fu, please. 636 00:35:58,440 --> 00:35:59,600 Your Highness. 637 00:35:59,680 --> 00:36:01,279 Now that you have the token, 638 00:36:01,360 --> 00:36:02,480 what are your plans? 639 00:36:03,279 --> 00:36:06,040 This token seems a bit rushed in its making. 640 00:36:06,120 --> 00:36:07,160 The edges are not smooth. 641 00:36:07,839 --> 00:36:09,319 It needs to be polished well. 642 00:36:12,360 --> 00:36:14,839 Did you call me here just to say this? 643 00:36:16,440 --> 00:36:18,920 I need to introduce you to someone. 644 00:36:19,560 --> 00:36:20,440 Your Highness. 645 00:36:20,520 --> 00:36:22,080 I am Xun Chuan, 646 00:36:22,160 --> 00:36:23,240 reporting as ordered. 647 00:36:25,960 --> 00:36:29,080 This is my new first-class personal guard, Xun Chuan. 648 00:36:30,040 --> 00:36:30,960 Pleased to meet you. 649 00:36:31,040 --> 00:36:33,120 My surname is Shangguan, with the given name Ya. 650 00:36:35,920 --> 00:36:38,120 You look somewhat familiar. 651 00:36:39,640 --> 00:36:41,279 This is my first visit to Huajing. 652 00:36:42,319 --> 00:36:44,040 -Why do you-- -Enough with the pleasantries. 653 00:36:45,960 --> 00:36:46,839 Xun Chuan. 654 00:36:48,200 --> 00:36:50,400 The Prince Consort will bring people over shortly. 655 00:36:50,480 --> 00:36:51,880 These are recruits 656 00:36:51,960 --> 00:36:53,600 and might not be very cooperative. 657 00:36:53,680 --> 00:36:55,440 If they don't comply, 658 00:36:55,520 --> 00:36:56,560 take the lead. 659 00:36:58,160 --> 00:36:59,080 Yes, Your Highness. 660 00:36:59,839 --> 00:37:01,759 -Your Highness. -This is the Ministry of Justice. 661 00:37:01,839 --> 00:37:03,120 Step aside. 662 00:37:03,200 --> 00:37:04,640 -Don't move. -What are you doing? 663 00:37:08,839 --> 00:37:10,960 -Go and inform Mr. Su Rongqing. -Yes. 664 00:37:11,040 --> 00:37:12,160 What are you doing? 665 00:37:13,440 --> 00:37:14,400 What are you doing? 666 00:37:15,440 --> 00:37:17,680 Your Highness, what brings you here? 667 00:37:19,680 --> 00:37:20,880 The Prince Consort and I wish 668 00:37:20,960 --> 00:37:22,720 to access the case files of the Qin Family. 669 00:37:22,799 --> 00:37:24,000 Please lead the way. 670 00:37:24,080 --> 00:37:25,160 Your Highness. 671 00:37:25,880 --> 00:37:27,799 We have our own rules in the Ministry of Justice. 672 00:37:27,880 --> 00:37:30,600 To access the case files, you need a special authorization. 673 00:37:35,720 --> 00:37:37,600 However, the imperial edict states 674 00:37:37,680 --> 00:37:39,200 that I am to investigate the case, 675 00:37:39,279 --> 00:37:40,839 and everyone must cooperate. 676 00:37:42,279 --> 00:37:45,480 Besides, the Inspectorate Office is not part of the Ministry of Justice. 677 00:37:45,560 --> 00:37:47,040 Why should we follow its rules? 678 00:37:48,160 --> 00:37:50,640 Your Highness, you are putting me in a difficult position. 679 00:37:54,080 --> 00:37:56,000 Are you refusing to provide the case files? 680 00:37:58,120 --> 00:37:59,720 Then I can only retrieve them myself. 681 00:38:01,799 --> 00:38:03,440 Your Highness, this is against the rules. 682 00:38:05,200 --> 00:38:07,160 Do not move. Swords know no mercy. 683 00:38:09,160 --> 00:38:10,080 Your Highness. 684 00:38:10,160 --> 00:38:11,520 Although I hold a low position, 685 00:38:11,600 --> 00:38:13,200 I am still an official of the court. 686 00:38:13,279 --> 00:38:14,839 Since you are now in charge of the case, 687 00:38:14,920 --> 00:38:16,319 you should follow proper procedures. 688 00:38:16,400 --> 00:38:17,600 Even His Majesty 689 00:38:17,680 --> 00:38:19,680 would not allow such an overbearing manner! 690 00:38:19,759 --> 00:38:21,400 Fine, I look forward to your complaint 691 00:38:21,480 --> 00:38:23,040 about me at tomorrow's morning audience. 692 00:38:23,120 --> 00:38:24,240 You… 693 00:38:26,200 --> 00:38:27,200 Your Highness. 694 00:38:28,200 --> 00:38:29,279 Sir. 695 00:38:32,920 --> 00:38:33,880 Mr. Su. 696 00:38:33,960 --> 00:38:36,480 What is going on here? 697 00:38:41,279 --> 00:38:43,240 I am here to investigate the Qin Family's case 698 00:38:43,319 --> 00:38:44,880 and need the files for the case. 699 00:38:44,960 --> 00:38:47,040 However, he has repeatedly tried to stop me 700 00:38:47,120 --> 00:38:48,279 and even confronted me, 701 00:38:48,359 --> 00:38:49,560 intending to assault me. 702 00:38:50,480 --> 00:38:52,880 My guard acted to protect me. 703 00:38:54,359 --> 00:38:55,759 Xun Chuan, be respectful. 704 00:38:55,839 --> 00:38:56,960 Yes, Your Highness. 705 00:38:57,480 --> 00:39:00,200 Sir, they tried to access the case files without authorization. 706 00:39:00,279 --> 00:39:02,120 I was following the Ministry's procedures. 707 00:39:02,200 --> 00:39:04,359 But Her Highness wanted to take the case files by force. 708 00:39:04,440 --> 00:39:06,040 I did not lay a hand on her. 709 00:39:06,120 --> 00:39:07,560 There was no altercation. 710 00:39:07,640 --> 00:39:08,920 Please seek justice for me. 711 00:39:11,960 --> 00:39:13,720 Are you implying I am lying? 712 00:39:21,920 --> 00:39:23,359 I did not want to accuse you. 713 00:39:24,440 --> 00:39:26,040 But this is what he did to me just now. 714 00:39:27,120 --> 00:39:28,240 Given my status, 715 00:39:28,319 --> 00:39:30,759 I wouldn't injure myself on purpose. 716 00:39:32,839 --> 00:39:33,920 Your Highness. 717 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:36,720 How can you make false accusations with so many witnesses here? 718 00:39:36,799 --> 00:39:38,160 -You… -That's enough, Xuanji. 719 00:39:38,960 --> 00:39:40,640 Don't say any more. You can leave now. 720 00:39:54,080 --> 00:39:55,240 Mr. Su. 721 00:39:55,319 --> 00:39:56,160 I… 722 00:39:56,240 --> 00:39:57,880 I believe you, Your Highness. 723 00:40:03,920 --> 00:40:07,920 You don't need to show me your injury. 724 00:40:35,000 --> 00:40:36,200 Your Highness. 725 00:40:36,279 --> 00:40:37,319 We found the case files. 726 00:40:39,680 --> 00:40:41,759 The Minister is usually not at the Ministry of Justice. 727 00:40:42,359 --> 00:40:44,359 The daily affairs of the Ministry are handled by me. 728 00:40:45,200 --> 00:40:46,720 If you have any issues, 729 00:40:46,799 --> 00:40:47,960 please come directly to me 730 00:40:48,480 --> 00:40:50,120 and not give the subordinates a hard time. 731 00:40:55,480 --> 00:40:56,839 Your Highness. 732 00:40:56,920 --> 00:40:57,880 We found the case files. 733 00:40:57,960 --> 00:40:59,000 I heard you. 734 00:40:59,960 --> 00:41:01,279 Since you've found them, 735 00:41:01,359 --> 00:41:03,359 I will see you out. 736 00:41:04,319 --> 00:41:05,200 No need. 737 00:41:06,680 --> 00:41:08,400 There are so many people here. 738 00:41:08,480 --> 00:41:10,480 We won't trouble you. 739 00:41:11,720 --> 00:41:14,400 We apologize for disturbing you in the Ministry of Justice today. 740 00:41:14,480 --> 00:41:16,359 I hope you can understand. 741 00:41:18,759 --> 00:41:20,720 Her Highness is the head of the Princess' Mansion. 742 00:41:20,799 --> 00:41:22,520 It is only natural for her to be here. 743 00:41:23,520 --> 00:41:24,960 But I wonder 744 00:41:25,640 --> 00:41:27,279 in what capacity did you force your way 745 00:41:27,359 --> 00:41:28,839 into the Ministry of Justice today? 746 00:41:31,480 --> 00:41:33,160 Her Highness is new to the court. 747 00:41:33,240 --> 00:41:35,440 She has many ideas and still needs guidance from others. 748 00:41:36,040 --> 00:41:37,600 As Her Highness' husband, 749 00:41:37,680 --> 00:41:40,359 if she entrusts me to assist her here, 750 00:41:40,960 --> 00:41:42,080 what's wrong with that? 751 00:41:46,759 --> 00:41:48,720 Well, if you think there's no issue, 752 00:41:49,440 --> 00:41:52,720 let's see what His Majesty has to say in the morning audience. 753 00:41:52,799 --> 00:41:54,359 I look forward to it, Mr. Su. 754 00:41:58,279 --> 00:41:59,400 Let's go. 755 00:42:12,960 --> 00:42:14,799 MINISTRY OF JUSTICE 756 00:42:14,880 --> 00:42:16,799 Just look at your temper. 757 00:42:16,880 --> 00:42:19,400 You got this angry when Su Rongqing wanted to complain about you. 758 00:42:22,520 --> 00:42:23,560 Slow down. 759 00:42:23,640 --> 00:42:25,120 My people have yet to keep up with us. 760 00:42:29,960 --> 00:42:31,240 How is your hand? 761 00:42:31,960 --> 00:42:33,839 It is nothing. I did it myself. 762 00:42:34,759 --> 00:42:36,400 Just a small cut from the ring. 763 00:42:37,319 --> 00:42:38,920 -Stay still. -What? 764 00:42:55,520 --> 00:42:57,319 Hold it. Don't move. 765 00:43:05,480 --> 00:43:06,600 Let's go. 766 00:43:07,920 --> 00:43:09,799 Pick the handkerchief and return it to him. 767 00:43:09,880 --> 00:43:11,400 -Yes, Your Highness. -Don't pick it up.