1 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:29,839 ADAPTED FROM MO SHUBAI'S NOVEL, THE GRAND PRINCESS ON JJWXC.NET 2 00:01:29,920 --> 00:01:30,920 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 3 00:01:41,880 --> 00:01:43,960 No need to take the whole kit for a small cut. 4 00:01:44,839 --> 00:01:46,560 Your Highness, I have an idea. 5 00:01:46,640 --> 00:01:49,119 It might be a bit blunt, but it's just a suggestion. 6 00:01:49,199 --> 00:01:50,520 Keep it to yourself if it's blunt. 7 00:01:50,600 --> 00:01:51,759 No, I should say it out loud. 8 00:01:51,839 --> 00:01:54,839 How about Su Rongqing as a potential candidate? 9 00:02:02,640 --> 00:02:03,960 No. Why would I bring him up? 10 00:02:04,039 --> 00:02:05,759 Mr. Pei is here. 11 00:02:05,839 --> 00:02:08,199 He is the Prince Consort, after all. 12 00:02:09,320 --> 00:02:11,280 You can continue. Mr. Pei is very generous. 13 00:02:11,359 --> 00:02:12,239 Right? 14 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:13,720 Yes. 15 00:02:13,799 --> 00:02:16,000 Feel free to speak your mind, Ms. Shangguan. 16 00:02:16,920 --> 00:02:18,799 I observed Mr. Su's reaction today. 17 00:02:18,880 --> 00:02:21,440 I believe he has some feelings for you, Your Highness. 18 00:02:21,519 --> 00:02:23,400 If we can persuade him to join us, 19 00:02:23,480 --> 00:02:25,840 it will be easier for us to make moves in the future. 20 00:02:28,040 --> 00:02:29,519 What do you mean, Ms. Shangguan? 21 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:33,280 See? 22 00:02:33,760 --> 00:02:35,680 I offended Mr. Pei. 23 00:02:39,840 --> 00:02:41,160 It's fine. Please continue. 24 00:02:42,120 --> 00:02:43,640 Feelings can be developed. 25 00:02:43,720 --> 00:02:44,760 If you don't mind, 26 00:02:44,840 --> 00:02:45,880 I can arrange it for you. 27 00:02:45,959 --> 00:02:47,040 Arrange what? 28 00:02:48,120 --> 00:02:50,840 Her Highness' marriage shouldn't be mixed together with those things. 29 00:02:53,359 --> 00:02:55,239 Furthermore, my marriage with Her Highness 30 00:02:55,320 --> 00:02:56,679 is already a scheme. 31 00:02:56,760 --> 00:02:58,160 If we had a second chance, 32 00:02:58,239 --> 00:03:00,359 shouldn't we avoid making the same mistake? 33 00:03:02,200 --> 00:03:03,400 Don't you agree, Your Highness? 34 00:03:09,000 --> 00:03:09,880 Mr. Pei. 35 00:03:09,959 --> 00:03:11,320 I beg to differ. 36 00:03:11,799 --> 00:03:13,760 It's not right to sacrifice love 37 00:03:13,840 --> 00:03:15,359 for just power, of course. 38 00:03:15,440 --> 00:03:18,519 But if Her Highness fancies him, 39 00:03:18,600 --> 00:03:21,760 isn't that making use of an opportunity to help them get together? 40 00:03:21,840 --> 00:03:23,679 We're both Her Highness' friends. 41 00:03:24,160 --> 00:03:26,799 As her besties, we must act in her best interest. 42 00:03:28,079 --> 00:03:31,359 Unless you have another motive, Mr. Pei. 43 00:03:35,040 --> 00:03:36,519 No, I do not have any. 44 00:03:37,720 --> 00:03:41,440 I just don't know if you have feelings for him. 45 00:03:52,200 --> 00:03:53,840 Well, I have other plans, 46 00:03:53,920 --> 00:03:55,040 so I must take my leave now. 47 00:03:55,119 --> 00:03:57,000 Your Highness, if you're interested, 48 00:03:57,079 --> 00:03:58,200 just send me a message. 49 00:03:58,280 --> 00:03:59,440 I'll arrange it for you. 50 00:04:00,119 --> 00:04:00,959 I'll think about it. 51 00:04:01,040 --> 00:04:01,920 I'm leaving. 52 00:04:13,839 --> 00:04:15,640 What do you think of her suggestion? 53 00:04:17,959 --> 00:04:19,560 I think 54 00:04:19,640 --> 00:04:20,560 that she makes sense. 55 00:04:20,640 --> 00:04:24,039 Nothing is set in stone yet, 56 00:04:24,560 --> 00:04:25,760 so we might as well play along. 57 00:04:25,840 --> 00:04:28,200 It's impractical to visit the Ministry of Justice all the time 58 00:04:28,280 --> 00:04:29,120 to make a scene. 59 00:04:29,200 --> 00:04:31,400 We need an intermediary. 60 00:04:32,560 --> 00:04:34,280 I should talk to him. 61 00:04:36,599 --> 00:04:38,760 I can negotiate with him on your behalf. 62 00:04:39,919 --> 00:04:41,200 If you don't want 63 00:04:41,280 --> 00:04:43,200 to visit the Ministry of Justice, 64 00:04:43,760 --> 00:04:44,919 we can seek an alternative. 65 00:04:45,440 --> 00:04:46,599 I'm willing to help. 66 00:04:46,680 --> 00:04:48,520 Why do you keep stopping me 67 00:04:48,599 --> 00:04:50,000 from seeing him? 68 00:04:50,080 --> 00:04:51,479 Didn't you tell me 69 00:04:51,560 --> 00:04:53,680 to give him a chance? 70 00:05:01,719 --> 00:05:02,599 Li Rong. 71 00:05:03,400 --> 00:05:06,000 We got married because we wanted to gain power. 72 00:05:06,840 --> 00:05:08,640 Even if we ended up getting a divorce, 73 00:05:08,719 --> 00:05:10,560 I would still hope you find a man you like, 74 00:05:10,640 --> 00:05:13,120 not a random person. 75 00:05:15,320 --> 00:05:18,640 If you're approaching Su Rongqing for power, 76 00:05:18,719 --> 00:05:21,280 then there will be no difference from the situation we are in now. 77 00:05:21,360 --> 00:05:22,440 There's a difference. 78 00:05:22,520 --> 00:05:24,640 I'm not saying I'll date him now. 79 00:05:24,719 --> 00:05:26,599 I'll wait until I know that I'm in love with him. 80 00:05:26,680 --> 00:05:28,800 -Why don't you find out the answer now? -How? 81 00:05:38,560 --> 00:05:40,120 What's wrong with you today? 82 00:05:41,359 --> 00:05:44,000 You are never this temperamental. 83 00:05:50,960 --> 00:05:52,240 Don't they say the older you get, 84 00:05:53,200 --> 00:05:54,359 the more childish you become? 85 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:58,599 You cut yourself today because of a clerical scribe. 86 00:05:59,440 --> 00:06:00,599 That is inappropriate of you. 87 00:06:01,080 --> 00:06:02,240 Don't do this again. 88 00:06:04,719 --> 00:06:05,640 I know. 89 00:06:08,200 --> 00:06:11,000 While people do say that I carry a noble body, 90 00:06:11,719 --> 00:06:12,880 I'm still a human. 91 00:06:12,960 --> 00:06:15,080 You don't have to patch me up like this for a small cut. 92 00:06:15,159 --> 00:06:16,120 This is ridiculous. 93 00:06:16,200 --> 00:06:17,560 Not at all. 94 00:06:18,599 --> 00:06:20,200 You have to keep yourself safe. 95 00:06:26,599 --> 00:06:28,240 What are you implying? 96 00:06:33,799 --> 00:06:35,240 No. 97 00:06:35,320 --> 00:06:36,840 I'm just worried that Su Rongqing 98 00:06:36,919 --> 00:06:38,080 might complain about me 99 00:06:38,159 --> 00:06:39,599 in the court tomorrow. 100 00:06:42,120 --> 00:06:45,120 Aren't you two sworn brothers or something? 101 00:06:46,359 --> 00:06:47,320 Enough. 102 00:06:47,400 --> 00:06:48,520 Don't worry. 103 00:06:49,039 --> 00:06:51,640 Father will only punish you lightly and deduct your salary. 104 00:06:52,280 --> 00:06:53,240 You know what? 105 00:06:53,320 --> 00:06:54,760 I'll pay you back 106 00:06:54,840 --> 00:06:56,320 what my father will take from you. 107 00:06:58,359 --> 00:06:59,599 If that's still not enough, 108 00:07:00,599 --> 00:07:02,080 once I'm successful with Su Rongqing, 109 00:07:02,159 --> 00:07:03,760 I'll ask him to pay you back tenfold. 110 00:07:09,760 --> 00:07:12,960 Should I thank you then? 111 00:07:13,039 --> 00:07:14,120 No need. 112 00:07:14,200 --> 00:07:17,440 Don't worry. Such a trivial matter will not bother me at all. 113 00:07:18,320 --> 00:07:19,960 -I should go. -Where are you going? 114 00:07:21,960 --> 00:07:23,560 Just do what you're supposed to do. 115 00:07:24,200 --> 00:07:26,159 I'll ask Chuan to communicate with your superior 116 00:07:26,239 --> 00:07:27,560 to not give you extra work. 117 00:07:28,080 --> 00:07:29,239 I won't take no for an answer. 118 00:07:39,159 --> 00:07:40,159 All right. 119 00:07:40,239 --> 00:07:41,200 Don't stay out too late. 120 00:07:41,280 --> 00:07:42,520 Rest early. 121 00:07:42,599 --> 00:07:43,479 I will. 122 00:08:01,039 --> 00:08:02,719 The case files contain three parts. 123 00:08:02,799 --> 00:08:03,719 The first one contains 124 00:08:03,799 --> 00:08:05,719 the background of the Qin Family's case. 125 00:08:06,400 --> 00:08:08,560 The second one contains the investigation methods 126 00:08:08,640 --> 00:08:11,280 and the reports issued and approved by the officials involved. 127 00:08:11,960 --> 00:08:13,520 The third one contains 128 00:08:13,599 --> 00:08:17,239 the transcripts of all the witnesses' testimonies and the evidence. 129 00:08:17,320 --> 00:08:19,400 The testimonies and the evidence are kept elsewhere. 130 00:08:19,479 --> 00:08:21,159 We won't have access to them for the moment. 131 00:08:22,080 --> 00:08:24,440 However, there's a breakthrough. 132 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:25,960 And that is this case is found 133 00:08:26,679 --> 00:08:28,280 by Wen Ping, 134 00:08:28,359 --> 00:08:30,760 an investigating censor from the Censorate. 135 00:08:31,280 --> 00:08:33,360 -Wen Ping received a report letter -Sir. 136 00:08:33,439 --> 00:08:35,679 claiming that when Xia and the enemies went to war, 137 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:37,959 the Qin Family was defending Huangping County. 138 00:08:38,039 --> 00:08:39,360 3,000 soldiers stayed to defend 139 00:08:39,439 --> 00:08:41,120 while 3,000 enemies came to invade. 140 00:08:41,199 --> 00:08:44,800 Yang Ye later asked the Qin Family to feign surrender 141 00:08:44,880 --> 00:08:46,360 and flee the city. 142 00:08:46,439 --> 00:08:48,040 After Wen Ping received the letter, 143 00:08:48,120 --> 00:08:51,079 he retrieved the official record of the battle from the Ministry of War. 144 00:08:51,640 --> 00:08:54,040 3,000 soldiers defended the city, 3,000 enemies came invading. 145 00:08:54,120 --> 00:08:55,800 -The city was then abandoned. -Someone! 146 00:08:55,880 --> 00:08:56,920 By right, 147 00:08:57,000 --> 00:08:59,000 the invaders can only claim the city 148 00:08:59,079 --> 00:09:00,319 if they outnumber the defenders. 149 00:09:00,400 --> 00:09:02,120 When both factions are of equal power, 150 00:09:02,199 --> 00:09:03,600 this shouldn't be the outcome. 151 00:09:04,520 --> 00:09:05,640 Luo Juan. 152 00:09:05,720 --> 00:09:07,360 Confess now. 153 00:09:07,439 --> 00:09:10,400 What truly happened in the battle that occurred in Huangping County? 154 00:09:11,240 --> 00:09:12,160 Come clean! 155 00:09:12,839 --> 00:09:15,760 Otherwise, you'll suffer more. 156 00:09:15,839 --> 00:09:16,760 Back then… 157 00:09:18,400 --> 00:09:20,120 the Qin Family could win. 158 00:09:22,560 --> 00:09:24,520 Or at least, they could abandon the city 159 00:09:25,800 --> 00:09:26,839 without losing. 160 00:09:29,079 --> 00:09:29,959 Someone. 161 00:09:30,640 --> 00:09:32,520 Ask the Ministry of War to assist us 162 00:09:33,240 --> 00:09:35,319 in retrieving the military record of the battle, 163 00:09:35,400 --> 00:09:36,959 so we can verify the situation. 164 00:09:37,040 --> 00:09:38,280 Sirs. 165 00:09:38,360 --> 00:09:40,720 This is the conclusion I've arrived at. 166 00:09:41,360 --> 00:09:43,400 All evidence indicates that the Qin Family 167 00:09:43,480 --> 00:09:45,400 colluded with the enemies and betrayed the nation. 168 00:09:48,959 --> 00:09:51,240 Then, seize Qin's Mansion and detain all personnel 169 00:09:51,319 --> 00:09:52,800 according to the law. 170 00:09:52,880 --> 00:09:53,720 Yes, sir. 171 00:09:53,800 --> 00:09:56,040 The Qins embezzled military funds, colluded with enemies, 172 00:09:56,120 --> 00:09:58,640 and committed treason with the Yangs, the evidence is clear. 173 00:09:59,199 --> 00:10:01,319 Arrest the entire Qin Family immediately! 174 00:10:03,680 --> 00:10:04,520 Stop. 175 00:10:09,040 --> 00:10:10,199 Qin Lang. 176 00:10:10,280 --> 00:10:11,680 The evidence is clear. 177 00:10:11,760 --> 00:10:13,079 Will you plead guilty or not? 178 00:10:14,560 --> 00:10:15,760 Continue. 179 00:10:20,400 --> 00:10:21,439 Stop. 180 00:10:26,160 --> 00:10:27,400 Will you plead guilty or not? 181 00:10:29,120 --> 00:10:30,720 Yes. 182 00:10:32,920 --> 00:10:34,480 They've put a lot of effort into it 183 00:10:34,560 --> 00:10:37,360 and tried to end the entire Qin Family with a mere 1,000 taels of gold. 184 00:10:37,439 --> 00:10:39,040 What a low price. 185 00:10:41,439 --> 00:10:42,920 There are three entry points. 186 00:10:44,800 --> 00:10:45,680 First, 187 00:10:46,360 --> 00:10:48,160 find out the one who wrote the letter. 188 00:10:49,400 --> 00:10:50,520 Then, it's Luo Juan. 189 00:10:51,160 --> 00:10:52,839 Luo Juan must have given a false testimony. 190 00:10:53,439 --> 00:10:55,040 We need to find more people 191 00:10:55,120 --> 00:10:56,439 who participated in the battle. 192 00:10:57,520 --> 00:10:58,760 Then, it's Yang Ye's letter. 193 00:10:59,280 --> 00:11:01,480 We need to see it to verify its veracity. 194 00:11:01,560 --> 00:11:03,400 Lastly, that 1,000 taels of gold. 195 00:11:04,240 --> 00:11:06,560 We need to locate those who raided Qin's Mansion. 196 00:11:06,640 --> 00:11:07,719 Only they know 197 00:11:07,800 --> 00:11:09,520 how the money got inside. 198 00:11:10,520 --> 00:11:12,439 Tomorrow, I'll ask Xun Chuan to go to Luo Juan 199 00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:14,199 and the veterans who fought in the battle. 200 00:11:15,160 --> 00:11:18,920 As for Yang Ye's letter and those who raided Qin's Mansion… 201 00:11:21,520 --> 00:11:24,199 It'd be best if Su Rongqing could help us. 202 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:27,480 Is she going to go to Su Rongqing again? 203 00:11:27,560 --> 00:11:28,959 But 204 00:11:29,040 --> 00:11:30,880 what if Su Rongqing refuses to cooperate? 205 00:11:35,160 --> 00:11:36,439 I believe 206 00:11:36,520 --> 00:11:38,760 we should avoid having too much interaction with him. 207 00:11:38,839 --> 00:11:41,640 After all, we don't know if he's an ally or an enemy. 208 00:11:47,439 --> 00:11:48,680 Then, 209 00:11:48,760 --> 00:11:51,760 we'll have to see if we can find another ally in the Ministry of Justice. 210 00:11:52,400 --> 00:11:55,439 Or we take the normal procedures. 211 00:11:55,520 --> 00:11:58,160 I'll give those who don't show us the evidence a hard time 212 00:11:58,240 --> 00:11:59,880 until they find us the evidence. 213 00:12:01,000 --> 00:12:03,000 It's a much better option than going to Su Rongqing. 214 00:12:04,760 --> 00:12:06,520 You just don't like him. 215 00:12:06,600 --> 00:12:08,719 It's not like that. 216 00:12:08,800 --> 00:12:09,920 It's also… 217 00:12:13,240 --> 00:12:14,120 Sir. 218 00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:15,439 Your Highness? 219 00:12:22,199 --> 00:12:23,079 Never mind that. 220 00:12:24,360 --> 00:12:25,680 Tell Ms. Shangguan 221 00:12:25,760 --> 00:12:28,920 that she can arrange it for me as she wants as soon as possible. 222 00:12:29,000 --> 00:12:31,920 Ask Xun Chuan to gather 12 elite ones 223 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,439 to be Her Highness' guards. 224 00:12:34,199 --> 00:12:35,040 Yes, sir. 225 00:12:35,520 --> 00:12:37,280 CENSORATE 226 00:12:38,719 --> 00:12:39,599 Stop. 227 00:12:41,240 --> 00:12:42,560 Who are you? 228 00:12:45,439 --> 00:12:46,560 Mr. Wen. 229 00:12:46,640 --> 00:12:48,719 I am Pei Wenxuan, with Wujin as my courtesy name, 230 00:12:48,800 --> 00:12:50,360 serving as an adviser at the Censorate. 231 00:12:50,439 --> 00:12:51,439 I see. 232 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:54,560 You know you're from the Censorate. 233 00:12:56,280 --> 00:13:00,199 Why didn't I see you when I did the roll call today? 234 00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:01,439 I am terribly sorry. 235 00:13:02,120 --> 00:13:04,880 -I was accompanying Princess Pingyue-- -Are you the Prince Consort 236 00:13:04,959 --> 00:13:06,800 or an adviser at the Censorate? 237 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,000 Both. 238 00:13:11,079 --> 00:13:13,000 For your family, you are the Prince Consort. 239 00:13:13,079 --> 00:13:14,599 For your nation, you are an official. 240 00:13:14,680 --> 00:13:16,719 What's more important, your family or your nation? 241 00:13:16,800 --> 00:13:18,599 I believe I don't need to give you the answer. 242 00:13:19,160 --> 00:13:20,079 Duly noted, sir. 243 00:13:20,160 --> 00:13:21,760 If you do not want to work, 244 00:13:22,280 --> 00:13:24,079 I will write to His Majesty 245 00:13:24,160 --> 00:13:26,040 and have you transferred away. 246 00:13:27,760 --> 00:13:29,040 I am sorry, Mr. Wen. 247 00:13:29,120 --> 00:13:32,000 I will make sure to perform my duty in the future. 248 00:13:32,079 --> 00:13:35,439 Words don't hold any weight. 249 00:13:35,520 --> 00:13:36,839 If you mean what you said, 250 00:13:36,920 --> 00:13:41,599 why don't you handle the memorials submitted by all 78 counties 251 00:13:41,680 --> 00:13:43,680 under the five Southwestern prefectures? 252 00:13:44,920 --> 00:13:45,880 What do you think? 253 00:13:50,760 --> 00:13:53,199 Thank you for enlightening me, Mr. Wen. 254 00:13:54,640 --> 00:13:55,959 Yongzhi, you're still here. 255 00:13:56,959 --> 00:13:58,839 Wenxuan, I'll be done soon. 256 00:13:58,920 --> 00:13:59,839 Then I'll go home. 257 00:14:02,079 --> 00:14:03,480 Did you forget something? 258 00:14:04,040 --> 00:14:06,199 No. I need to handle these memorials. 259 00:14:09,560 --> 00:14:10,719 There are so many of them. 260 00:14:11,439 --> 00:14:13,439 You'll have to pull an all-nighter. 261 00:14:15,319 --> 00:14:16,319 I am planning to do so. 262 00:14:22,439 --> 00:14:23,439 Wenxuan. 263 00:14:23,959 --> 00:14:25,640 Do you see what's happening? 264 00:14:26,839 --> 00:14:28,560 They are making your life difficult 265 00:14:29,680 --> 00:14:32,160 because Princess Pingyue and you are investigating them. 266 00:14:33,959 --> 00:14:35,959 -I know. -And you're fine with that? 267 00:14:38,560 --> 00:14:40,839 If I can't fulfill my duty, 268 00:14:41,400 --> 00:14:44,560 how can I handle the work outside my duty? 269 00:14:49,839 --> 00:14:51,120 How admirable. 270 00:14:53,959 --> 00:14:56,319 If you, a Prince Consort, work this hard, 271 00:14:56,920 --> 00:14:58,560 an unmarried commoner like me… 272 00:14:59,760 --> 00:15:01,079 I'll stay here and work with you. 273 00:15:07,199 --> 00:15:08,240 Yongzhi. 274 00:15:10,839 --> 00:15:11,839 Will you believe me 275 00:15:12,680 --> 00:15:14,120 if I tell you there's a world… 276 00:15:16,520 --> 00:15:17,839 where only your capability matters 277 00:15:18,760 --> 00:15:20,160 rather than your family background? 278 00:15:21,199 --> 00:15:25,040 Everyone there can compete fairly. 279 00:15:26,120 --> 00:15:27,040 Really? 280 00:15:28,120 --> 00:15:29,360 Yes. We will make that happen. 281 00:15:29,439 --> 00:15:31,560 We can eliminate the unfair system of the imperial exam 282 00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:33,199 and change the official system 283 00:15:33,280 --> 00:15:36,000 to choose the competent ones to serve our nation. 284 00:15:36,560 --> 00:15:38,079 This is my dream 285 00:15:38,719 --> 00:15:40,199 as a man from a humble background. 286 00:15:57,400 --> 00:15:58,520 Ronghua. 287 00:15:58,599 --> 00:16:00,000 You're still as childish as ever. 288 00:16:01,439 --> 00:16:02,520 What's on your mind? 289 00:16:02,599 --> 00:16:03,560 You were so focused. 290 00:16:04,640 --> 00:16:06,000 I was thinking about you. 291 00:16:06,839 --> 00:16:09,400 Father is making arrangements for your marriage. 292 00:16:09,959 --> 00:16:12,520 You cannot escape it forever. 293 00:16:16,640 --> 00:16:17,479 Ronghua. 294 00:16:19,520 --> 00:16:21,479 Is there anyone you adore? 295 00:16:26,079 --> 00:16:27,959 If you do, let me know. 296 00:16:28,439 --> 00:16:29,839 I'll help you convince Father. 297 00:16:29,920 --> 00:16:33,400 Like I said, I can handle the court affairs. 298 00:16:33,479 --> 00:16:37,560 You can just do whatever you want to do. 299 00:16:38,319 --> 00:16:39,359 Sure. 300 00:16:39,839 --> 00:16:41,040 Don't worry. 301 00:16:41,120 --> 00:16:42,079 I won't go overboard. 302 00:16:42,160 --> 00:16:43,400 You, however, 303 00:16:43,920 --> 00:16:46,439 have been more sensible than others since young. 304 00:16:46,520 --> 00:16:48,199 You keep everything to yourself. 305 00:16:49,199 --> 00:16:51,560 If there's something troubling you, 306 00:16:51,640 --> 00:16:52,800 just share it with me. 307 00:16:55,439 --> 00:16:56,359 I know. 308 00:16:58,719 --> 00:17:01,240 Ronghua, it's getting late. 309 00:17:01,319 --> 00:17:02,680 You should go back and rest early. 310 00:17:03,839 --> 00:17:05,119 You too. 311 00:17:10,480 --> 00:17:11,760 I'll lend an ear if you need me. 312 00:17:13,599 --> 00:17:14,599 See you. 313 00:17:23,399 --> 00:17:24,879 Your Highness, you're back. 314 00:17:24,960 --> 00:17:26,960 Her Highness prepared this for you. 315 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,080 Is she still awake? 316 00:17:29,639 --> 00:17:31,480 She said you worked hard today, 317 00:17:31,560 --> 00:17:32,879 and is waiting for you. 318 00:17:35,919 --> 00:17:37,480 You should have persuaded her to rest. 319 00:17:37,560 --> 00:17:40,240 Don't let her stay up this late again. 320 00:17:40,320 --> 00:17:41,480 Otherwise, she'll fall sick. 321 00:17:43,440 --> 00:17:45,080 We can't do that. 322 00:17:45,800 --> 00:17:47,840 Why don't you persuade her yourself, Your Highness? 323 00:17:49,639 --> 00:17:50,520 Right. 324 00:17:50,600 --> 00:17:51,639 Let me talk to her. 325 00:18:28,840 --> 00:18:30,360 Suddenly, I've realized 326 00:18:30,440 --> 00:18:33,360 that whether in the past or at present, 327 00:18:33,440 --> 00:18:37,639 what I've been longing for, missing, and yearning for 328 00:18:38,360 --> 00:18:39,760 is the feeling of home. 329 00:18:40,960 --> 00:18:44,840 It's precisely this moment when I come home with a weary soul 330 00:18:45,679 --> 00:18:47,000 to see someone waiting for me. 331 00:18:51,399 --> 00:18:52,360 Rong. 332 00:18:53,159 --> 00:18:54,200 You're back. 333 00:18:57,320 --> 00:18:58,480 Finally. 334 00:18:58,560 --> 00:18:59,840 No need to wait for me next time. 335 00:19:00,800 --> 00:19:03,280 I didn't want you to get angry again. 336 00:19:07,639 --> 00:19:09,360 Let me take the pillow away for you. 337 00:19:11,320 --> 00:19:12,159 Your head. 338 00:19:20,480 --> 00:19:21,840 Can you… 339 00:19:24,240 --> 00:19:28,240 stop getting mad at Su Rongqing when you see him? 340 00:19:30,639 --> 00:19:32,440 You ask me 341 00:19:33,440 --> 00:19:35,440 to go to him. 342 00:19:36,960 --> 00:19:38,639 But then you get mad at me. 343 00:19:41,080 --> 00:19:43,200 What am I supposed to do? 344 00:19:51,840 --> 00:19:52,919 Then don't go to him. 345 00:20:02,919 --> 00:20:03,879 Pei Wenxuan. 346 00:20:03,960 --> 00:20:04,800 Calm down. 347 00:20:10,440 --> 00:20:12,120 Pei Wenxuan. 348 00:20:13,280 --> 00:20:16,399 In the past, Su Rongqing could not have Li Rong 349 00:20:17,080 --> 00:20:19,159 because he came from a humble background 350 00:20:19,919 --> 00:20:21,399 and was castrated. 351 00:20:21,919 --> 00:20:24,679 Furthermore, Li Rong and he had a huge grudge. 352 00:20:25,399 --> 00:20:28,560 So they could merely snuggle up to each other at night. 353 00:20:28,639 --> 00:20:29,520 Li Rong 354 00:20:29,600 --> 00:20:32,159 was still my wife. 355 00:20:32,919 --> 00:20:34,840 But it's different now. 356 00:20:34,919 --> 00:20:37,800 The present Su Rongqing gets all the advantages. 357 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:50,080 I was trying my luck here. 358 00:20:50,159 --> 00:20:51,840 I can't believe I'd run into you here. 359 00:20:52,320 --> 00:20:54,000 You visit a gambling house in the morning. 360 00:20:54,080 --> 00:20:55,560 You sure are a bit insane. 361 00:20:55,639 --> 00:20:57,200 Likewise. 362 00:20:57,280 --> 00:21:00,440 You're a noble lady who is proficient in the four arts. 363 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:02,120 Yet, you always spend your time here too. 364 00:21:03,080 --> 00:21:04,639 Compared to you, Ms. Shangguan, 365 00:21:04,720 --> 00:21:07,360 what I've done 366 00:21:07,440 --> 00:21:08,639 is nothing. 367 00:21:09,200 --> 00:21:12,040 Besides, I'm just a seventh-ranked official. 368 00:21:12,120 --> 00:21:14,960 I'm not officially with the Censorate, so I can skip the audience. 369 00:21:15,040 --> 00:21:17,040 It's normal that I come here to have fun. 370 00:21:17,120 --> 00:21:18,440 Let's cut to the chase. 371 00:21:18,919 --> 00:21:20,560 Her Highness wants to see your brother. 372 00:21:20,639 --> 00:21:23,240 Can you bring him here for a meal together? 373 00:21:28,360 --> 00:21:30,040 You will get benefits for that. 374 00:21:30,120 --> 00:21:32,360 I know you and Mr. Xie 375 00:21:32,440 --> 00:21:33,760 are having a cockfight next month. 376 00:21:33,840 --> 00:21:36,399 He possesses the strongest cock in Huajing. 377 00:21:37,080 --> 00:21:39,280 You are looking for another cock that can defeat his. 378 00:21:39,360 --> 00:21:43,840 Coincidentally, I have the undefeated cock from Youzhou. 379 00:21:43,919 --> 00:21:45,320 I can give it to you for free. 380 00:21:45,399 --> 00:21:46,720 You'll win easily. 381 00:21:46,800 --> 00:21:47,720 What do you think? 382 00:21:48,800 --> 00:21:49,840 Ms. Shangguan. 383 00:21:49,919 --> 00:21:52,399 Trading a cock for my younger brother? 384 00:21:52,960 --> 00:21:53,960 Is this a joke or what? 385 00:21:55,240 --> 00:21:56,240 What do you want then? 386 00:21:58,159 --> 00:21:59,560 -Let's gamble. -On what? 387 00:21:59,639 --> 00:22:00,560 Big or small. 388 00:22:00,639 --> 00:22:01,960 -Best two out of three. -Hold on. 389 00:22:03,360 --> 00:22:04,560 Let's not do that. 390 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,320 Let's play wooden cards. 391 00:22:09,200 --> 00:22:11,560 Sure. If you win, you'll get what you want. 392 00:22:11,639 --> 00:22:12,639 If I win, 393 00:22:13,159 --> 00:22:15,720 you'll have to wear women's clothes for me. 394 00:22:15,800 --> 00:22:17,000 Qian Ning. 395 00:22:17,720 --> 00:22:18,679 Yes? 396 00:22:18,760 --> 00:22:20,720 Wait for Princess Pingyue at the palace gate. 397 00:22:20,800 --> 00:22:22,480 When she's done with the morning audience, 398 00:22:22,560 --> 00:22:23,840 ask her to dress up. 399 00:22:23,919 --> 00:22:25,360 I want to have a meal with her. 400 00:22:25,439 --> 00:22:26,320 Yes, sir. 401 00:22:28,600 --> 00:22:31,120 -Are you in? -Distribute the cards. 402 00:22:42,159 --> 00:22:43,080 You lost again. 403 00:22:45,480 --> 00:22:46,960 Your Highnesses. 404 00:22:48,240 --> 00:22:49,800 Your Highness, Mr. Pei. 405 00:22:49,879 --> 00:22:51,280 How's the game? 406 00:22:52,080 --> 00:22:53,360 Ms. Shangguan and I agreed 407 00:22:53,439 --> 00:22:55,280 to gamble with wooden cards. 408 00:22:55,360 --> 00:22:56,560 And she lost. 409 00:22:57,120 --> 00:22:59,439 Ms. Shangguan, Her Highness is here, 410 00:22:59,520 --> 00:23:00,560 and you lost many rounds. 411 00:23:00,639 --> 00:23:02,080 You'll keep your promise, right? 412 00:23:02,159 --> 00:23:03,960 Promise? What promise? 413 00:23:04,040 --> 00:23:05,760 You promised to wear women's clothes for me 414 00:23:05,840 --> 00:23:07,080 three days later. 415 00:23:07,159 --> 00:23:08,280 No, I will win. 416 00:23:08,360 --> 00:23:10,280 -I'll win the next round. -All right. 417 00:23:10,360 --> 00:23:11,320 Let's go. 418 00:23:11,399 --> 00:23:13,080 If you continue, the game will never end. 419 00:23:13,159 --> 00:23:14,000 Let's go. 420 00:23:14,080 --> 00:23:15,240 What about this? 421 00:23:15,919 --> 00:23:17,840 You can have one round with Wenxuan. 422 00:23:18,800 --> 00:23:21,040 If you win, you want a meal with Rongqing. 423 00:23:21,120 --> 00:23:22,159 Yes. 424 00:23:22,240 --> 00:23:24,240 If Wenxuan loses, 425 00:23:24,320 --> 00:23:25,240 Ya will dine with you. 426 00:23:27,480 --> 00:23:28,360 Wonderful. 427 00:23:28,960 --> 00:23:30,320 Mr. Pei, please. 428 00:23:31,240 --> 00:23:32,399 Pei Wenxuan. 429 00:23:36,439 --> 00:23:39,439 Show Mr. Su what you're capable of. 430 00:23:42,800 --> 00:23:44,919 Play it well. If you win, you'll be awarded. 431 00:23:46,120 --> 00:23:47,840 Mr. Pei, what do you want to play? 432 00:23:49,439 --> 00:23:50,360 Pai Gow. 433 00:23:52,159 --> 00:23:54,360 -Anything. -I'll deal the cards. 434 00:24:14,520 --> 00:24:15,480 Mr. Su. 435 00:24:16,360 --> 00:24:19,000 -Do you want one? -Ten points. 436 00:24:19,080 --> 00:24:20,320 No need. 437 00:24:22,480 --> 00:24:24,560 You have big points on your card, Mr. Su. 438 00:24:24,639 --> 00:24:26,439 You too, Mr. Pei. 439 00:24:26,919 --> 00:24:28,760 Prince Consort, do you want one? 440 00:24:31,439 --> 00:24:33,040 -Do you want to win? -Of course. 441 00:24:36,399 --> 00:24:37,840 -Two cards. -Two? 442 00:24:37,919 --> 00:24:39,480 How bold, Mr. Pei. 443 00:24:50,600 --> 00:24:51,960 Ten points too. 444 00:24:52,040 --> 00:24:53,120 But he wins with more cards. 445 00:24:54,360 --> 00:24:55,960 So, Mr. Su? 446 00:24:57,919 --> 00:24:58,840 Mr. Su. 447 00:25:00,439 --> 00:25:02,919 Where are we having the meal? 448 00:25:03,000 --> 00:25:04,840 Let's have it tonight. At Mingyue Restaurant. 449 00:25:09,320 --> 00:25:11,280 Now that we have settled on the time and location, 450 00:25:11,360 --> 00:25:12,679 Her Highness and I will get going. 451 00:25:13,360 --> 00:25:14,199 Excuse us. 452 00:25:16,560 --> 00:25:17,399 Farewell. 453 00:25:19,720 --> 00:25:22,600 Seems like my view of the Prince Consort has changed. 454 00:25:23,080 --> 00:25:24,760 He is so handsome! 455 00:25:32,240 --> 00:25:33,439 Now I know 456 00:25:33,520 --> 00:25:35,000 why Ya loves to gamble. 457 00:25:35,840 --> 00:25:37,159 When you revealed the last card, 458 00:25:37,240 --> 00:25:38,520 I was so nervous, 459 00:25:38,600 --> 00:25:40,080 and my heart was beating so fast. 460 00:25:40,560 --> 00:25:41,679 Nevertheless, 461 00:25:41,760 --> 00:25:44,120 you were kind of handsome just now. 462 00:25:46,840 --> 00:25:48,320 You actually find me attractive? 463 00:25:53,720 --> 00:25:55,679 Judging by your face, 464 00:25:55,760 --> 00:25:58,159 you are attractive most of the time. 465 00:26:01,040 --> 00:26:02,360 Anyway, how did you happen to know 466 00:26:02,439 --> 00:26:03,919 the numbers on the last two cards? 467 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,240 I did the math. 468 00:26:05,320 --> 00:26:06,679 It's not that difficult. 469 00:26:06,760 --> 00:26:08,120 Not that difficult? 470 00:26:08,199 --> 00:26:09,560 I can't even remember the numbers. 471 00:26:11,439 --> 00:26:12,840 You're smart. 472 00:26:12,919 --> 00:26:14,879 No wonder you ranked first in the examination. 473 00:26:15,639 --> 00:26:17,320 Your Highness, you don't need to learn this. 474 00:26:17,960 --> 00:26:20,639 Your shrewdness appears in the grand scheme of things. 475 00:26:29,360 --> 00:26:30,560 What are you doing next? 476 00:26:30,639 --> 00:26:31,600 Returning to the office? 477 00:26:33,520 --> 00:26:34,360 What about you? 478 00:26:34,439 --> 00:26:35,520 Are you going back? 479 00:26:36,919 --> 00:26:38,159 Yes, I have to get ready. 480 00:26:39,159 --> 00:26:41,000 Ya finally got us the opportunity. 481 00:26:41,080 --> 00:26:42,800 I can't let her down. 482 00:26:42,879 --> 00:26:45,199 I'll get changed and dress up. 483 00:26:49,439 --> 00:26:50,320 Must you go? 484 00:26:56,399 --> 00:26:57,560 I mean 485 00:26:58,600 --> 00:27:00,679 -the Qin Family's case files-- -I've read them. 486 00:27:04,320 --> 00:27:05,600 Then Luo Juan 487 00:27:05,679 --> 00:27:07,360 and those involved in the battle-- 488 00:27:07,439 --> 00:27:08,800 Xun Chuan is investigating that. 489 00:27:10,919 --> 00:27:12,879 When I meet Su Rongqing later, 490 00:27:12,960 --> 00:27:14,919 we'll see what we can learn from him. 491 00:27:15,560 --> 00:27:16,679 Do you have other concerns? 492 00:27:17,840 --> 00:27:18,720 No. 493 00:27:21,040 --> 00:27:23,040 Don't worry. I'll come home early. 494 00:27:23,560 --> 00:27:24,840 You have to be careful too. 495 00:27:24,919 --> 00:27:27,040 Many people in the court are keeping an eye on you. 496 00:27:28,240 --> 00:27:29,159 Don't worry. 497 00:27:29,240 --> 00:27:30,480 I will be cautious. 498 00:27:31,800 --> 00:27:34,360 May your plan go smoothly, 499 00:27:34,439 --> 00:27:35,320 Your Highness. 500 00:27:39,399 --> 00:27:40,720 I'll go back now. Enjoy the food. 501 00:27:50,960 --> 00:27:52,399 -Mr. Pei. -Sir! 502 00:27:55,800 --> 00:27:56,800 What are you doing here? 503 00:27:59,600 --> 00:28:01,399 Sir, the Pei Family sent a message. 504 00:28:01,480 --> 00:28:03,600 Your mother is sick. They want you to go back. 505 00:28:03,679 --> 00:28:04,600 Mother is sick? 506 00:28:05,280 --> 00:28:06,720 Why wasn't I informed? 507 00:28:06,800 --> 00:28:07,679 Right. 508 00:28:07,760 --> 00:28:09,120 You asked me to keep a close watch 509 00:28:09,199 --> 00:28:10,360 and I did. 510 00:28:10,439 --> 00:28:12,399 But there was no news whatsoever. 511 00:28:12,480 --> 00:28:13,360 The messenger said 512 00:28:13,439 --> 00:28:15,840 your mother concealed her illness so as not to burden you. 513 00:28:15,919 --> 00:28:18,320 An hour ago, she fainted. 514 00:28:19,040 --> 00:28:20,320 They couldn't get a physician in. 515 00:28:22,679 --> 00:28:25,639 I suspect someone in the family didn't want to get her any help. 516 00:28:26,600 --> 00:28:27,480 Let's go. 517 00:28:28,959 --> 00:28:31,000 Head to Mingyue Restaurant. Once Her Highness is done, 518 00:28:31,080 --> 00:28:32,560 ask her to pick me up at Pei's Mansion 519 00:28:38,959 --> 00:28:39,879 I… 520 00:28:39,959 --> 00:28:41,560 Ask her to bring more men with her. 521 00:28:43,080 --> 00:28:44,280 -Okay. -Go now. 522 00:28:44,360 --> 00:28:45,280 Wait. 523 00:28:46,120 --> 00:28:48,040 Wait for her by the entrance. Do not disturb her. 524 00:28:48,120 --> 00:28:48,959 Do you hear me? 525 00:28:50,480 --> 00:28:52,399 -Go now. -Yes. 526 00:28:56,360 --> 00:28:58,320 Ronghua, you mean 527 00:28:58,919 --> 00:29:01,679 Her Highness asked you to invite me to a private meeting? 528 00:29:02,360 --> 00:29:03,600 To be precise, 529 00:29:03,679 --> 00:29:05,919 she asked Shangguan Ya to make the request. 530 00:29:07,639 --> 00:29:08,679 And 531 00:29:09,320 --> 00:29:11,000 Pei Wenxuan is aware of this? 532 00:29:12,600 --> 00:29:13,600 It seems like it. 533 00:29:16,959 --> 00:29:18,000 Everyone alleges 534 00:29:18,679 --> 00:29:20,840 that Princess Pingyue only married Pei Wenxuan 535 00:29:21,399 --> 00:29:23,120 out of convenience. 536 00:29:23,679 --> 00:29:24,720 It seems like 537 00:29:25,800 --> 00:29:27,040 that is the truth. 538 00:29:28,959 --> 00:29:29,840 I think 539 00:29:30,399 --> 00:29:32,439 you can meet Her Highness. 540 00:29:33,800 --> 00:29:34,639 All right. 541 00:29:37,600 --> 00:29:40,480 Please tell Her Highness 542 00:29:40,560 --> 00:29:41,520 that I'll be there. 543 00:29:47,360 --> 00:29:48,360 What are you doing here? 544 00:29:49,040 --> 00:29:51,040 I am here to escort you. 545 00:29:54,560 --> 00:29:56,959 You just don't want to be left out. 546 00:29:59,040 --> 00:30:00,760 What do you think? Do I look good? 547 00:30:02,199 --> 00:30:03,280 Yes. 548 00:30:03,840 --> 00:30:05,199 Just a bit too formal. 549 00:30:05,760 --> 00:30:07,760 It shows a sense of oppression. 550 00:30:08,320 --> 00:30:09,280 It seems like 551 00:30:09,360 --> 00:30:12,639 you are condescending. 552 00:30:13,199 --> 00:30:14,159 For this meeting, 553 00:30:14,240 --> 00:30:17,800 it's best to present yourself as equals. 554 00:30:20,959 --> 00:30:22,439 But I am a princess. 555 00:30:23,120 --> 00:30:26,439 No matter how I dress, I can't hide my temperament. 556 00:30:27,000 --> 00:30:27,919 Your Highness, 557 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:30,360 I may give you some advice. 558 00:30:30,439 --> 00:30:32,439 Let's start with your way of speaking. 559 00:30:33,280 --> 00:30:35,520 When you talk to a man, 560 00:30:35,600 --> 00:30:38,639 avoid speaking in a bossy manner. 561 00:30:39,760 --> 00:30:41,360 Do not move. That's it. 562 00:30:41,919 --> 00:30:43,879 You always lift your chin when you speak. 563 00:30:43,959 --> 00:30:45,320 That's what a princess does. 564 00:30:46,040 --> 00:30:47,959 But for ordinary women, 565 00:30:48,040 --> 00:30:50,560 we lower our heads and brows. 566 00:30:50,639 --> 00:30:51,600 And when we speak, 567 00:30:51,679 --> 00:30:53,399 -we do this. -We do this. 568 00:30:57,520 --> 00:30:58,760 I know, 569 00:30:58,840 --> 00:31:00,280 but that's not me. 570 00:31:00,360 --> 00:31:01,760 Your Highness… 571 00:31:01,840 --> 00:31:03,080 Enough. 572 00:31:04,280 --> 00:31:05,159 Your Highness. 573 00:31:05,959 --> 00:31:06,959 Your Highness. 574 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:08,840 Rongqing. 575 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,120 I can't walk further. 576 00:31:11,679 --> 00:31:12,959 You've been browsing for an hour, 577 00:31:13,040 --> 00:31:14,560 and you still can't make up your mind. 578 00:31:16,760 --> 00:31:18,760 It's rare for Her Highness to invite me for a meal. 579 00:31:18,840 --> 00:31:20,919 I must pick a fitting gift for the occasion. 580 00:31:22,639 --> 00:31:23,919 I have an idea. 581 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,320 What about food? 582 00:31:25,399 --> 00:31:27,800 The red bean jelly from Hongqing Restaurant is good. 583 00:31:27,879 --> 00:31:29,240 It comes in a fancy package too. 584 00:31:30,639 --> 00:31:32,639 No. Food is too common. 585 00:31:33,199 --> 00:31:34,120 It lacks sincerity. 586 00:31:38,679 --> 00:31:39,560 Rongqing. 587 00:31:40,600 --> 00:31:41,840 What about an accessory? 588 00:31:42,600 --> 00:31:44,159 You can't go wrong with a hairpin. 589 00:31:45,080 --> 00:31:46,000 An accessory? 590 00:31:47,240 --> 00:31:48,080 No. 591 00:31:49,120 --> 00:31:51,199 Her Highness will refuse an expensive gift. 592 00:31:51,280 --> 00:31:52,760 Besides, it is inappropriate 593 00:31:53,560 --> 00:31:54,600 given my current identity. 594 00:31:56,040 --> 00:31:57,120 Sirs! 595 00:31:57,199 --> 00:31:58,560 Come and take a look. 596 00:31:58,639 --> 00:32:00,840 These are fresh flowers I plucked this morning. 597 00:32:00,919 --> 00:32:01,800 Take a look. 598 00:32:03,719 --> 00:32:05,040 Pick anything you like. 599 00:32:07,040 --> 00:32:07,919 Rongqing. 600 00:32:08,600 --> 00:32:09,840 I remember you said 601 00:32:09,919 --> 00:32:11,560 that Her Highness loved peonies the most. 602 00:32:13,360 --> 00:32:15,159 For a lady of such mesmerizing beauty, 603 00:32:15,240 --> 00:32:16,879 only a peony can match her charm. 604 00:32:16,959 --> 00:32:18,719 All right. I'll take this one. 605 00:32:18,800 --> 00:32:19,679 Sure. 606 00:32:31,199 --> 00:32:32,919 Greetings, Grandfather. 607 00:32:33,959 --> 00:32:35,199 Greetings, Mother. 608 00:32:35,919 --> 00:32:37,199 Greetings to all. 609 00:32:52,159 --> 00:32:54,360 I was told Mother fell ill, 610 00:32:54,439 --> 00:32:55,560 so I rushed back. 611 00:32:56,919 --> 00:32:58,520 But it seems like 612 00:32:58,600 --> 00:33:00,520 you are fine, Mother. 613 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:02,919 I… 614 00:33:03,919 --> 00:33:04,800 I… 615 00:33:05,360 --> 00:33:07,159 I summoned you here. 616 00:33:07,639 --> 00:33:09,280 I knew you wouldn't heed my call, 617 00:33:10,199 --> 00:33:11,800 so I asked your mother to bring you here. 618 00:33:12,719 --> 00:33:14,120 Why would you say that, Grandfather? 619 00:33:14,199 --> 00:33:15,679 If the elderly in the family needs me, 620 00:33:15,760 --> 00:33:17,040 I wouldn't dare not to come back. 621 00:33:18,719 --> 00:33:20,919 However, lying about my mother falling sick 622 00:33:21,439 --> 00:33:23,280 has made me terribly worried. 623 00:33:24,240 --> 00:33:26,159 If you were truly concerned about this family, 624 00:33:27,760 --> 00:33:29,360 you wouldn't have urged Her Highness 625 00:33:29,439 --> 00:33:31,439 to do those outrageous things. 626 00:33:32,439 --> 00:33:34,879 -How insensible. -I do not understand, 627 00:33:34,959 --> 00:33:36,280 Uncle Lixian. 628 00:33:36,360 --> 00:33:38,199 You asked Her Highness to establish 629 00:33:38,280 --> 00:33:39,800 the Inspectorate Office, didn't you? 630 00:33:42,800 --> 00:33:43,719 I see it now. 631 00:33:44,320 --> 00:33:47,240 You brought everyone here for this matter. 632 00:33:47,320 --> 00:33:49,639 Uncle Lixian, you may direct your dissatisfaction 633 00:33:50,159 --> 00:33:51,399 to Her Highness. 634 00:33:53,520 --> 00:33:54,399 Wenxuan. 635 00:33:55,040 --> 00:33:56,199 You are the Prince Consort. 636 00:33:56,280 --> 00:33:58,600 She may be reckless, 637 00:33:58,679 --> 00:34:00,480 but you cannot afford that. 638 00:34:00,560 --> 00:34:03,959 Other families have come and questioned us. 639 00:34:04,040 --> 00:34:06,840 In the past, she couldn't care less about the state affairs. 640 00:34:06,919 --> 00:34:10,040 After she married you, she meddled in everyone's affairs. 641 00:34:10,120 --> 00:34:11,839 This must have something to do with you. 642 00:34:13,520 --> 00:34:15,319 Even if we could believe you, 643 00:34:15,400 --> 00:34:16,920 no one from the outside would. 644 00:34:17,000 --> 00:34:17,920 So, 645 00:34:18,719 --> 00:34:20,480 what do you want me to do? 646 00:34:31,080 --> 00:34:31,920 Wenxuan. 647 00:34:32,920 --> 00:34:35,319 Listen to us. 648 00:34:36,400 --> 00:34:39,839 Talk to Her Highness and tell her 649 00:34:39,920 --> 00:34:42,920 not to be enemies with the noble families. 650 00:34:43,440 --> 00:34:45,080 If our family is implicated, 651 00:34:46,239 --> 00:34:48,560 Her Highness will remain untouched, 652 00:34:49,239 --> 00:34:51,239 -but our family will-- -Our family will what? 653 00:34:53,319 --> 00:34:54,159 Mother. 654 00:34:54,839 --> 00:34:57,200 -Do you believe whatever they told you? -I… 655 00:35:01,440 --> 00:35:02,759 What do you want me to do? 656 00:35:03,600 --> 00:35:04,440 Go back 657 00:35:05,200 --> 00:35:07,920 and tell Her Highness to stay out of it. 658 00:35:10,920 --> 00:35:12,799 Just… 659 00:35:13,520 --> 00:35:16,200 Just forget about the Qin Family's case. 660 00:35:19,600 --> 00:35:22,400 So it's all about the Qin Family's case. 661 00:35:23,120 --> 00:35:24,000 I see. 662 00:35:24,560 --> 00:35:25,440 Anything else? 663 00:35:27,400 --> 00:35:28,400 You… 664 00:35:31,440 --> 00:35:32,560 What is 665 00:35:33,440 --> 00:35:34,600 with that attitude? 666 00:35:34,680 --> 00:35:35,520 You… 667 00:35:36,120 --> 00:35:37,960 Do you even respect me as your mother? 668 00:35:38,040 --> 00:35:39,319 I do. 669 00:35:40,720 --> 00:35:41,920 But what about you? 670 00:35:42,480 --> 00:35:44,680 -I… -My sister-in-law. 671 00:35:44,759 --> 00:35:46,640 Look at your child. 672 00:35:46,720 --> 00:35:48,640 You must discipline him. 673 00:35:49,560 --> 00:35:51,360 He… 674 00:35:52,680 --> 00:35:53,520 You… 675 00:35:54,240 --> 00:35:55,920 How dare you defy us? 676 00:35:57,319 --> 00:35:59,400 Punish him. 677 00:35:59,480 --> 00:36:00,839 -Someone! -Punish me? 678 00:36:01,759 --> 00:36:02,600 Mother. 679 00:36:03,279 --> 00:36:04,839 Did they tell you that by punishing me, 680 00:36:04,920 --> 00:36:07,120 the other noble families would be appeased, 681 00:36:07,200 --> 00:36:09,319 and that Her Highness would back off? 682 00:36:13,200 --> 00:36:15,839 In the future, if I ever urge Her Highness to do anything, 683 00:36:15,920 --> 00:36:17,120 you'll punish me again, 684 00:36:17,799 --> 00:36:19,040 until I cease. 685 00:36:19,880 --> 00:36:20,960 Is that so? 686 00:36:28,520 --> 00:36:31,279 I knew this would happen. 687 00:36:32,560 --> 00:36:33,720 I just didn't expect you… 688 00:36:35,880 --> 00:36:37,960 to follow through with their plan, Mother. 689 00:36:40,680 --> 00:36:41,759 Don't just stand there. 690 00:36:43,440 --> 00:36:45,560 Get him and punish him. 691 00:37:21,000 --> 00:37:22,520 Wenxuan, I… 692 00:37:23,600 --> 00:37:24,480 I… 693 00:37:25,359 --> 00:37:27,920 -I… -I know you cannot bear to see this scene. 694 00:37:28,560 --> 00:37:29,440 You may turn around. 695 00:37:32,040 --> 00:37:33,000 Stop! 696 00:37:36,240 --> 00:37:37,120 Wenxuan. 697 00:37:38,400 --> 00:37:40,160 Just admit that you are wrong. 698 00:37:43,600 --> 00:37:45,440 -I am not wrong. -Not wrong? 699 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,960 Come, Father. 700 00:37:47,040 --> 00:37:48,600 Hit him until he admits that he's wrong. 701 00:37:48,680 --> 00:37:49,560 Continue. 702 00:37:52,040 --> 00:37:53,520 Her Highness was right downstairs, 703 00:37:53,600 --> 00:37:55,480 but she had to leave because something came up. 704 00:37:55,560 --> 00:37:56,759 Go and tell Mr. Su 705 00:37:56,839 --> 00:37:59,200 so that he won't wait in vain and get mad at Her Highness. 706 00:37:59,279 --> 00:38:00,560 Quickly. 707 00:38:02,160 --> 00:38:03,960 My poor brother. 708 00:38:04,520 --> 00:38:05,520 No one has ever 709 00:38:05,600 --> 00:38:07,279 taken him for a fool like this. 710 00:38:08,359 --> 00:38:10,440 Perhaps I should tell him the truth. 711 00:38:10,520 --> 00:38:11,480 Wait. 712 00:38:13,240 --> 00:38:15,120 I'll dine with you three times. 713 00:38:15,200 --> 00:38:16,440 You can pick the restaurant. 714 00:38:17,759 --> 00:38:18,839 Deal. 715 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,440 He told me not to disturb you. 716 00:38:23,520 --> 00:38:25,480 -What were you doing? -I was waiting for you. 717 00:38:25,560 --> 00:38:27,600 -He said to tell you after the meal. -Enough. 718 00:38:28,920 --> 00:38:30,120 -Your Highness. -Your Highness. 719 00:38:31,120 --> 00:38:32,040 They won't let us in. 720 00:38:33,759 --> 00:38:34,720 Move aside. 721 00:38:38,480 --> 00:38:40,040 -Barge in! -Let's go. 722 00:38:52,080 --> 00:38:54,000 Master! 723 00:38:54,080 --> 00:38:55,960 Bad news. Her Highness barged in. 724 00:38:56,560 --> 00:38:57,640 What… 725 00:39:09,799 --> 00:39:10,720 Xun Chuan. 726 00:39:20,960 --> 00:39:22,680 Why is the Prince Consort kneeling? 727 00:39:22,759 --> 00:39:24,279 Help him up. 728 00:39:24,359 --> 00:39:25,200 Yes. 729 00:39:27,160 --> 00:39:29,839 -Your Highness. -Your Highness. 730 00:39:59,160 --> 00:40:01,279 I have some harsh words to say 731 00:40:01,359 --> 00:40:03,240 in front of the ancestors 732 00:40:03,920 --> 00:40:04,759 of your family today. 733 00:40:05,600 --> 00:40:06,799 Your Highness. 734 00:40:06,880 --> 00:40:08,240 Perhaps you can keep… 735 00:40:27,720 --> 00:40:29,640 I was just having a meal 736 00:40:31,279 --> 00:40:34,400 and you tricked my consort into serving a punishment here. 737 00:40:34,480 --> 00:40:36,279 May I remind you that he is the Prince Consort 738 00:40:36,359 --> 00:40:38,000 and a member of the imperial family? 739 00:40:38,080 --> 00:40:39,640 You've humiliated him like this. 740 00:40:40,120 --> 00:40:42,279 What of the imperial family's reputation? 741 00:40:42,359 --> 00:40:43,839 Who hit him? 742 00:40:43,920 --> 00:40:45,359 Who sanctioned the punishment? 743 00:40:45,440 --> 00:40:47,000 Come clean at once. 744 00:40:50,560 --> 00:40:51,520 Your Highness. 745 00:40:51,600 --> 00:40:53,480 I know you want 746 00:40:53,560 --> 00:40:54,799 to protect your consort. 747 00:40:54,880 --> 00:40:58,440 But Wenxuan is part of the Pei Family. 748 00:40:58,520 --> 00:41:01,040 In this nation, being a Prince Consort 749 00:41:01,520 --> 00:41:03,560 doesn't mean he is not part of his paternal family. 750 00:41:03,640 --> 00:41:06,799 I am handling a familial matter. 751 00:41:06,880 --> 00:41:08,799 So I ask for your understanding, Your Highness. 752 00:41:10,440 --> 00:41:11,720 Understanding? 753 00:41:13,400 --> 00:41:14,400 What for? 754 00:41:15,440 --> 00:41:17,720 For you being ungrateful and shortsighted? 755 00:41:19,520 --> 00:41:22,359 I know very well why you brought him here. 756 00:41:22,839 --> 00:41:25,759 You believe that punishing him 757 00:41:25,839 --> 00:41:27,600 can appease other noble families 758 00:41:27,680 --> 00:41:29,279 and issue a warning to me, 759 00:41:29,359 --> 00:41:32,440 so that I wouldn't establish the Inspectorate Office and back off. 760 00:41:36,799 --> 00:41:38,440 You think your family 761 00:41:39,440 --> 00:41:41,600 is the new rising family in the imperial court. 762 00:41:42,160 --> 00:41:44,600 Pei Lixian, you are the Vice Minister of Revenue. 763 00:41:45,160 --> 00:41:47,040 Pei Liming, you are the Vice Minister of Justice. 764 00:41:47,520 --> 00:41:50,000 Your other kin can also be found in other civil functions. 765 00:41:50,080 --> 00:41:52,120 Does that make you part of the noble families? 766 00:41:52,600 --> 00:41:54,000 They want you to give me trouble, 767 00:41:54,080 --> 00:41:55,880 and you're eager to prove your worth. 768 00:41:57,440 --> 00:41:59,319 If I may recount your origin, 769 00:42:00,759 --> 00:42:03,640 the Pei Family came from a humble origin in Luzhou. 770 00:42:04,120 --> 00:42:05,319 Your ancestors had never risen 771 00:42:05,400 --> 00:42:06,640 above a fifth-ranked official. 772 00:42:06,720 --> 00:42:08,880 It was Pei Wenxuan's father, Pei Lizhi, 773 00:42:08,960 --> 00:42:11,160 who brought your kin to Huajing from Luzhou, 774 00:42:11,240 --> 00:42:12,680 promoting you to the higher echelon. 775 00:42:12,759 --> 00:42:14,640 He died not long ago, 776 00:42:15,400 --> 00:42:17,400 yet you're already bullying his son and his wife. 777 00:42:20,040 --> 00:42:21,279 Your Highness. 778 00:42:21,359 --> 00:42:22,240 Your criticism 779 00:42:23,400 --> 00:42:25,120 is unjustly harsh. 780 00:42:25,200 --> 00:42:26,160 Unjustly harsh? 781 00:42:29,160 --> 00:42:31,120 Pei Wenxuan was the top one in the royal selection. 782 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,120 He is more than capable 783 00:42:34,319 --> 00:42:36,440 of occupying an important position. 784 00:42:36,520 --> 00:42:38,160 If he hadn't married me, 785 00:42:38,960 --> 00:42:41,560 he would've still been a lowly official, inferior to a prison guard. 786 00:42:42,279 --> 00:42:43,440 What did you do? 787 00:42:44,799 --> 00:42:46,440 You used the excuse that a scion 788 00:42:46,520 --> 00:42:48,279 must start from the ground 789 00:42:48,359 --> 00:42:49,560 to silence his mother. 790 00:42:52,240 --> 00:42:53,319 When he was sick, 791 00:42:54,200 --> 00:42:55,920 you stopped him from seeing a physician. 792 00:42:56,480 --> 00:42:58,960 When he needed money to socialize, you made his life difficult. 793 00:42:59,560 --> 00:43:02,080 Now that he works for the imperial court 794 00:43:02,160 --> 00:43:03,680 in hopes of escaping this predicament, 795 00:43:03,759 --> 00:43:05,120 you continue to impede him. 796 00:43:06,839 --> 00:43:08,120 He can turn a blind eye to you, 797 00:43:08,200 --> 00:43:09,560 but don't think I will do the same! 798 00:43:17,120 --> 00:43:20,440 I want to establish the Inspectorate Office, 799 00:43:21,560 --> 00:43:22,960 and so does His Majesty. 800 00:43:24,160 --> 00:43:25,880 Even if you kill him today, 801 00:43:25,960 --> 00:43:27,960 His Majesty or I 802 00:43:29,400 --> 00:43:30,520 will not stop. 803 00:43:34,960 --> 00:43:36,240 Remember 804 00:43:37,080 --> 00:43:38,759 your root. 805 00:43:39,480 --> 00:43:41,000 Don't get too complacent 806 00:43:41,960 --> 00:43:43,279 in your lofty position. 807 00:43:43,960 --> 00:43:47,279 Your Highness, even though you are a princess, 808 00:43:47,879 --> 00:43:49,720 you are still a junior member in this family. 809 00:43:49,799 --> 00:43:52,440 Should I inform His Majesty 810 00:43:52,960 --> 00:43:54,920 about your unruly behavior 811 00:43:55,000 --> 00:43:57,160 in my family's 812 00:43:57,240 --> 00:43:59,520 ancestral shrine? 813 00:44:02,319 --> 00:44:03,279 Who hit him? 814 00:44:05,440 --> 00:44:07,400 -Xun Chuan. -Yes, Your Highness. 815 00:44:07,480 --> 00:44:08,600 Break his arm. 816 00:44:08,680 --> 00:44:09,600 Yes. 817 00:44:10,160 --> 00:44:11,480 No. 818 00:44:11,560 --> 00:44:12,400 You mustn't do this. 819 00:44:14,600 --> 00:44:16,000 I'll reiterate this. 820 00:44:16,520 --> 00:44:17,600 Pei Wenxuan 821 00:44:18,560 --> 00:44:19,920 is the Prince Consort, 822 00:44:20,000 --> 00:44:20,920 my husband. 823 00:44:21,480 --> 00:44:23,040 If this family doesn't like him, 824 00:44:23,120 --> 00:44:25,200 hurry up and expel him already. 825 00:44:25,680 --> 00:44:27,400 I'll give him a family. 826 00:44:27,879 --> 00:44:29,520 If you want to keep him, 827 00:44:29,600 --> 00:44:31,080 then, from now on, 828 00:44:32,560 --> 00:44:34,240 treat him 829 00:44:36,040 --> 00:44:37,480 like how you will treat me. 830 00:44:43,000 --> 00:44:44,319 As for you, Ms. Wen… 831 00:44:45,839 --> 00:44:47,359 If you do not know 832 00:44:47,440 --> 00:44:49,319 how to love 833 00:44:50,799 --> 00:44:53,080 or protect your child, 834 00:44:53,720 --> 00:44:56,000 please stay in the shrine, practice vegetarianism and pray, 835 00:44:56,080 --> 00:44:57,759 dedicate your life to honoring your husband. 836 00:44:58,400 --> 00:45:00,359 Pei Wenxuan has a new home. 837 00:45:00,440 --> 00:45:01,920 Someone will protect and love him. 838 00:45:03,640 --> 00:45:05,520 If you can't care for him as a mother, 839 00:45:06,839 --> 00:45:08,640 then at least don't hurt him. 840 00:45:09,759 --> 00:45:10,879 He can allow you to do so. 841 00:45:11,960 --> 00:45:13,560 But I won't. 842 00:45:16,560 --> 00:45:17,920 Am I clear? 843 00:45:35,120 --> 00:45:36,080 Let's go home. 844 00:45:37,640 --> 00:45:39,560 Come on. Be careful. 845 00:45:46,440 --> 00:45:47,319 Xun Chuan. 846 00:45:48,960 --> 00:45:49,920 Cut off his arm. 847 00:45:51,160 --> 00:45:52,080 Yes.