1 00:01:27,240 --> 00:01:29,560 ADAPTED FROM MO SHUBAI'S NOVEL, THE GRAND PRINCESS ON JJWXC.NET 2 00:01:29,640 --> 00:01:30,759 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 3 00:01:34,520 --> 00:01:37,280 Pei Wenxuan has so much on his plate right now! 4 00:01:37,360 --> 00:01:38,479 Can he handle it all? 5 00:01:38,560 --> 00:01:39,679 And you, 6 00:01:39,759 --> 00:01:41,640 do you think you can take charge of it? 7 00:01:41,720 --> 00:01:44,000 I'm genuinely trying to help, 8 00:01:44,080 --> 00:01:45,720 so I take care of it on his behalf. 9 00:01:45,800 --> 00:01:47,679 -I don't care! -Mother. 10 00:01:49,240 --> 00:01:50,080 It's my turn. 11 00:01:53,000 --> 00:01:54,520 It's just handling the accounts, right? 12 00:01:55,119 --> 00:01:56,320 I'll do it. 13 00:01:56,399 --> 00:01:59,039 Your Highness. 14 00:01:59,119 --> 00:02:00,520 With your noble status-- 15 00:02:00,600 --> 00:02:02,160 However noble my status is, 16 00:02:02,880 --> 00:02:04,720 I'm still Wenxuan's wife, aren't I? 17 00:02:05,759 --> 00:02:07,199 Wenxuan is busy with state affairs. 18 00:02:07,280 --> 00:02:11,280 So as his wife, isn't it my duty to help him with managing accounts 19 00:02:11,359 --> 00:02:12,640 and such matters? 20 00:02:13,320 --> 00:02:15,600 Don't you have many things to do in the Inspectorate Office? 21 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:18,560 No matter how hard it is for me, 22 00:02:19,239 --> 00:02:21,519 it's worth it for Wenxuan. 23 00:02:23,320 --> 00:02:24,959 As for the finances, 24 00:02:25,040 --> 00:02:26,840 it's actually not a huge amount. 25 00:02:26,920 --> 00:02:29,359 I already have my own fiefdom, so I'll manage them all together. 26 00:02:29,880 --> 00:02:30,799 Second Uncle. 27 00:02:31,959 --> 00:02:33,120 Please mind your own business. 28 00:02:34,560 --> 00:02:35,640 Right, Wenxuan? 29 00:02:37,560 --> 00:02:39,320 -Yes. -She's doing it. 30 00:02:39,400 --> 00:02:40,880 My wife is quite formidable. 31 00:02:41,359 --> 00:02:43,200 Second Uncle, you'd better not get on her nerves. 32 00:02:43,280 --> 00:02:44,239 Liming! 33 00:02:46,160 --> 00:02:47,600 Say something. 34 00:02:51,160 --> 00:02:52,079 Give it to them. 35 00:02:52,160 --> 00:02:53,239 What? 36 00:02:53,320 --> 00:02:54,160 Give it to them? 37 00:02:54,239 --> 00:02:56,480 Alright. 38 00:02:57,000 --> 00:02:58,200 I have nothing more to say. 39 00:02:58,280 --> 00:02:59,560 I have nothing to say! 40 00:02:59,640 --> 00:03:00,679 Alright then. 41 00:03:00,760 --> 00:03:01,600 In that case, 42 00:03:01,679 --> 00:03:03,560 I'll send someone tomorrow to check the accounts 43 00:03:03,640 --> 00:03:05,040 and move them into my mansion, okay? 44 00:03:05,120 --> 00:03:07,079 You'll move them into the Princess' Mansion? 45 00:03:07,160 --> 00:03:08,400 Your Highness. 46 00:03:08,480 --> 00:03:10,720 Are you suggesting that Wenxuan should sever ties 47 00:03:10,799 --> 00:03:12,640 with our family? 48 00:03:12,720 --> 00:03:14,000 Third Uncle, you misunderstood. 49 00:03:14,560 --> 00:03:16,600 Her Highness is just checking our assets 50 00:03:16,679 --> 00:03:18,720 and keeping the warehouse keys on my behalf. 51 00:03:18,799 --> 00:03:20,560 Besides, moving them into the Princess' Mansion 52 00:03:20,640 --> 00:03:23,040 is only because of her noble status. 53 00:03:29,959 --> 00:03:30,959 -Grandfather. -Yes. 54 00:03:31,040 --> 00:03:32,480 Since no one objects, 55 00:03:32,560 --> 00:03:33,760 let's settle it this way. 56 00:03:34,760 --> 00:03:36,480 Those of the same surname are bound by blood 57 00:03:36,560 --> 00:03:38,760 and there is no bond stronger than blood ties. 58 00:03:40,840 --> 00:03:42,079 Please, everyone. 59 00:03:42,160 --> 00:03:45,519 I hope we can all support each other and move forward hand in hand 60 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:46,480 in the days to come. 61 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:50,000 I am truly gratified 62 00:03:50,880 --> 00:03:53,519 by Wenxuan's thoughts on this matter. 63 00:03:53,600 --> 00:03:56,040 Let's consider this settled then. 64 00:03:57,359 --> 00:03:58,679 Thank you, Grandfather. 65 00:04:00,440 --> 00:04:01,280 Careful. 66 00:04:04,160 --> 00:04:05,000 Wenxuan, 67 00:04:05,560 --> 00:04:07,119 Mother isn't feeling well. We'll take our leave. 68 00:04:07,200 --> 00:04:08,959 -Slowly. -I'll take my leave now. 69 00:04:09,040 --> 00:04:10,799 -I'll visit you again, Grandfather. -Good job. 70 00:04:10,880 --> 00:04:11,839 I was so scared. 71 00:04:15,480 --> 00:04:17,560 So stupid. 72 00:04:17,640 --> 00:04:19,560 -What was I supposed to do? -You too. 73 00:04:20,039 --> 00:04:21,640 Don't give it to them then if you are so capable. 74 00:04:45,760 --> 00:04:47,000 Those from the noble families 75 00:04:47,080 --> 00:04:48,680 must have brought these crucial witnesses here 76 00:04:48,760 --> 00:04:50,240 to kill them once and for all. 77 00:04:53,280 --> 00:04:55,560 Quickly report this to Her Highness. 78 00:04:56,520 --> 00:04:57,719 Yes. 79 00:04:57,800 --> 00:04:59,919 I'll come over tomorrow to check your assets. 80 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:02,280 Who knows if Pei Lixian 81 00:05:02,360 --> 00:05:04,039 will stir up trouble again? 82 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,719 Just get whatever you can get. 83 00:05:08,960 --> 00:05:11,520 Pei Lixian is clever. 84 00:05:11,599 --> 00:05:14,440 He won't make things difficult for you because of these trivial things. 85 00:05:16,200 --> 00:05:19,280 Tomorrow night, just send anyone to check the assets. 86 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:21,400 Focus on retrieving the land deed. 87 00:05:21,479 --> 00:05:23,880 -Got it. -Most of my father's estate is elsewhere. 88 00:05:24,640 --> 00:05:27,760 Just instruct Tuoba Yan to get them back one by one. 89 00:05:30,320 --> 00:05:34,280 By the way, do you trust him to handle 90 00:05:34,760 --> 00:05:35,919 your father's assets? 91 00:05:37,719 --> 00:05:39,120 Why wouldn't I be at ease? 92 00:05:39,960 --> 00:05:41,440 Tuoba Yan works for you. 93 00:05:41,520 --> 00:05:44,200 And now, you and I are on the same side. 94 00:05:44,280 --> 00:05:46,080 So why should I worry? 95 00:05:49,440 --> 00:05:50,280 You said "now." 96 00:05:52,919 --> 00:05:53,960 Then what about the future? 97 00:06:02,240 --> 00:06:03,599 The future? 98 00:06:05,520 --> 00:06:06,760 As for the future, 99 00:06:07,840 --> 00:06:09,000 we'll know when it comes. 100 00:06:10,760 --> 00:06:11,760 That's not like you. 101 00:06:12,840 --> 00:06:15,359 You're always so calculating. 102 00:06:15,440 --> 00:06:17,359 Don't you have any plans for the future? 103 00:06:18,200 --> 00:06:19,039 Or is your future 104 00:06:19,120 --> 00:06:21,080 something I'm not meant to know? 105 00:06:23,840 --> 00:06:24,760 Not at all. 106 00:06:26,200 --> 00:06:27,719 I've long planned my future. 107 00:06:28,320 --> 00:06:29,520 I will 108 00:06:29,599 --> 00:06:32,520 certainly have a future with you. 109 00:06:36,359 --> 00:06:37,359 What do you mean? 110 00:06:38,599 --> 00:06:40,599 Am I not making myself clear? 111 00:06:40,680 --> 00:06:44,960 You and I won't part ways in the future. 112 00:06:50,640 --> 00:06:51,919 After all these years being together, 113 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:54,520 even if we are not husband and wife, we are still family, right? 114 00:07:01,760 --> 00:07:02,599 Yes. 115 00:07:03,159 --> 00:07:04,080 You are right. 116 00:07:04,159 --> 00:07:06,560 So it seems 117 00:07:06,640 --> 00:07:09,919 that you will have to bear the title of Mrs. Pei for a while. 118 00:07:12,320 --> 00:07:13,280 It's just a title. 119 00:07:13,359 --> 00:07:14,919 I don't care about it at all. 120 00:07:15,000 --> 00:07:16,479 That's the attitude of great people 121 00:07:16,560 --> 00:07:17,960 who don't care about trivial things. 122 00:07:18,760 --> 00:07:19,960 Right, Mrs. Pei? 123 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:22,440 What are you doing? 124 00:07:22,520 --> 00:07:23,599 Why are you so shy now? 125 00:07:23,680 --> 00:07:25,880 You were putting on quite an act at Pei's Mansion earlier. 126 00:07:26,440 --> 00:07:27,280 I… 127 00:07:27,359 --> 00:07:28,280 Yes, that was an act. 128 00:07:28,359 --> 00:07:29,520 -Let's continue. -Your Highness. 129 00:07:29,599 --> 00:07:31,719 Your Highness, bad news. 130 00:07:31,799 --> 00:07:32,640 Something bad has happened. 131 00:07:35,560 --> 00:07:36,560 What is it? 132 00:07:36,640 --> 00:07:37,840 All the witnesses are dead. 133 00:07:40,560 --> 00:07:41,520 Your Majesty. 134 00:07:42,200 --> 00:07:43,239 Something bad has happened. 135 00:07:50,479 --> 00:07:52,000 How dare he! 136 00:07:53,680 --> 00:07:55,760 He knew I ordered Pingyue to investigate the case, 137 00:07:55,840 --> 00:07:57,919 yet he still acted boldly and had the witnesses killed. 138 00:07:58,640 --> 00:07:59,719 Your Majesty. 139 00:07:59,799 --> 00:08:00,840 Please calm down. 140 00:08:00,919 --> 00:08:02,560 If we look at it from another perspective, 141 00:08:02,640 --> 00:08:05,760 the Inspectorate Office 142 00:08:05,840 --> 00:08:07,679 has already played a deterrent role against them. 143 00:08:08,239 --> 00:08:09,520 You do have a way with words. 144 00:08:10,960 --> 00:08:11,840 From my perspective, 145 00:08:12,679 --> 00:08:14,200 they don't take the Inspectorate Office 146 00:08:14,280 --> 00:08:15,159 seriously at all. 147 00:08:19,719 --> 00:08:21,560 Nevertheless, 148 00:08:22,520 --> 00:08:25,000 it seems the Inspectorate Office must be kept. 149 00:08:25,080 --> 00:08:26,200 Go. 150 00:08:26,919 --> 00:08:27,880 Summon Consort Rou. 151 00:08:29,320 --> 00:08:30,400 Yes, Your Majesty. 152 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:32,600 The noble families will get rid of 153 00:08:32,679 --> 00:08:34,159 Luo Juan, the crucial witness. 154 00:08:34,840 --> 00:08:36,039 The Inspectorate Office 155 00:08:36,120 --> 00:08:37,840 poses a huge threat to the noble families. 156 00:08:39,199 --> 00:08:40,240 So, 157 00:08:40,319 --> 00:08:43,079 they will definitely try to find ways to force you out. 158 00:08:45,880 --> 00:08:46,720 If you win 159 00:08:48,120 --> 00:08:49,040 this battle, 160 00:08:49,640 --> 00:08:51,640 the Inspectorate Office's position will be secure. 161 00:08:52,199 --> 00:08:53,360 But if you lose, 162 00:08:54,640 --> 00:08:57,600 it will be even more difficult in the future 163 00:08:58,360 --> 00:08:59,640 for His Highness or His Majesty 164 00:08:59,720 --> 00:09:01,439 to establish another force that is capable 165 00:09:01,959 --> 00:09:03,240 of deterring the noble families. 166 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,840 Also, 167 00:09:08,160 --> 00:09:11,079 there will be no hope for our future. 168 00:09:16,319 --> 00:09:17,959 I need to go to the Ministry of Justice. 169 00:09:19,120 --> 00:09:20,920 -Your Majesty. -If Pingyue can't handle it, 170 00:09:21,600 --> 00:09:23,760 would you dare to take over the Inspectorate Office? 171 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:28,240 I and the warriors of the Xiao Family 172 00:09:28,319 --> 00:09:30,079 are all at your command. 173 00:09:34,319 --> 00:09:35,160 Your Highness. 174 00:09:36,079 --> 00:09:38,160 Princess Pingyue has sent someone to deliver a message. 175 00:09:38,760 --> 00:09:39,600 What did she say? 176 00:09:40,120 --> 00:09:41,439 She wants to see Qin Lang. 177 00:09:49,680 --> 00:09:50,680 -Rong. -Chuan. 178 00:09:50,760 --> 00:09:51,839 I'll go in with you. 179 00:09:54,079 --> 00:09:55,280 What are you doing here? 180 00:09:55,360 --> 00:09:56,360 You shouldn't have come here. 181 00:09:56,920 --> 00:09:59,160 There are too many people around. Let's talk inside. 182 00:09:59,240 --> 00:10:00,520 Your Highness, this way, please. 183 00:10:13,360 --> 00:10:14,240 Let's go. 184 00:10:23,120 --> 00:10:24,160 Your Highness. 185 00:10:24,240 --> 00:10:25,439 You need to keep it brief. 186 00:10:25,520 --> 00:10:27,520 They'll switch shifts in an hour. 187 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:28,880 Please be quick. 188 00:10:28,959 --> 00:10:29,959 Got it. 189 00:10:30,040 --> 00:10:31,280 You may go out and keep watch first. 190 00:10:31,360 --> 00:10:32,439 Yes, Your Highness. 191 00:10:33,360 --> 00:10:34,640 General Qin. 192 00:10:35,520 --> 00:10:39,120 Are you Princess Pingyue and the Crown Prince? 193 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:41,680 General Qin. 194 00:10:42,600 --> 00:10:44,760 I'm in charge of reviewing the Qin Family's case now. 195 00:10:44,839 --> 00:10:46,120 Did you know that? 196 00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:49,319 Your Highness. 197 00:10:50,120 --> 00:10:51,880 Did Zhenzhen come to see you? 198 00:10:54,120 --> 00:10:55,160 Your Highness. 199 00:10:56,079 --> 00:10:57,800 Is Zhenzhen well? 200 00:11:07,600 --> 00:11:08,560 We don't have much time. 201 00:11:09,199 --> 00:11:12,120 How about you go through the case from start to finish? 202 00:11:15,120 --> 00:11:18,439 Your Highness, where would you like me to start? 203 00:11:18,520 --> 00:11:19,760 Huangping County. 204 00:11:19,839 --> 00:11:22,319 This case began with Wen Ping from the Censorate. 205 00:11:22,400 --> 00:11:24,400 He received a report letter 206 00:11:24,480 --> 00:11:26,120 accusing you of accepting bribes from the Yang Family 207 00:11:26,680 --> 00:11:28,520 and instructing the Qin Family to abandon the city 208 00:11:28,600 --> 00:11:30,199 during the Battle of Huangping. 209 00:11:30,280 --> 00:11:31,120 Later, 210 00:11:31,199 --> 00:11:32,040 they confirmed it 211 00:11:32,120 --> 00:11:34,439 with the testimony of Deputy General Luo Juan as evidence. 212 00:11:34,520 --> 00:11:36,000 They also used the gold 213 00:11:36,079 --> 00:11:37,360 and the letters from Yang Ye as evidence. 214 00:11:37,920 --> 00:11:39,160 I initially intended to ask Luo Juan 215 00:11:39,240 --> 00:11:40,240 to testify for you, 216 00:11:40,719 --> 00:11:41,920 but I just learned 217 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,839 that Luo Juan has already died. 218 00:11:44,760 --> 00:11:46,319 Luo Juan is dead? 219 00:11:46,880 --> 00:11:48,000 Yes. 220 00:11:48,079 --> 00:11:49,800 All the commanders who fought in the Battle of Huangping 221 00:11:49,880 --> 00:11:51,680 have died. 222 00:11:58,240 --> 00:11:59,160 General Qin. 223 00:11:59,880 --> 00:12:01,439 Her Highness is investigating the case. 224 00:12:01,520 --> 00:12:02,959 We need evidence to overturn it. 225 00:12:03,880 --> 00:12:05,959 You just need to tell us what you know. 226 00:12:06,520 --> 00:12:08,000 Leave the rest to Her Highness and me. 227 00:12:08,079 --> 00:12:09,319 Okay. 228 00:12:10,959 --> 00:12:12,120 All right. 229 00:12:14,360 --> 00:12:16,000 In the Battle of Huangping, 230 00:12:17,000 --> 00:12:18,719 there were 3,000 soldiers defending the city. 231 00:12:19,600 --> 00:12:21,439 There were also 3,000 enemies attacking us. 232 00:12:21,520 --> 00:12:24,240 Originally, Yang Ye intended to order us to defend the city for five days. 233 00:12:25,600 --> 00:12:27,480 However, facing defeat and unable to withstand the enemy, 234 00:12:27,560 --> 00:12:30,920 we had no choice but to evacuate the civilians first 235 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:34,640 and then abandon the city. 236 00:12:34,719 --> 00:12:37,079 You defended the city while they attacked. 237 00:12:37,160 --> 00:12:39,360 With equal forces, theoretically, you shouldn't have lost. 238 00:12:39,839 --> 00:12:41,000 Why did you lose? 239 00:12:41,079 --> 00:12:42,760 We didn't have enough soldiers. 240 00:12:45,640 --> 00:12:47,439 Quickly, ask the soldiers to get some rest. 241 00:12:49,199 --> 00:12:51,760 -General. -Have the provisions arrived? Great. 242 00:12:52,680 --> 00:12:54,040 They've arrived, but… 243 00:12:54,520 --> 00:12:55,599 What's wrong? 244 00:12:55,680 --> 00:12:57,360 General, please take a look. 245 00:12:59,439 --> 00:13:00,959 It's filled with sand inside. 246 00:13:15,000 --> 00:13:17,000 These darn scoundrels! 247 00:13:17,079 --> 00:13:18,319 General. 248 00:13:23,280 --> 00:13:24,480 How many people do we have left? 249 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,280 Including these wounded soldiers, 250 00:13:29,280 --> 00:13:30,280 we have 3,000 in total. 251 00:13:35,760 --> 00:13:36,680 Here's what we'll do. 252 00:13:37,640 --> 00:13:38,880 Let's rinse the rice first. 253 00:13:39,480 --> 00:13:40,680 Add some water 254 00:13:40,760 --> 00:13:44,079 and distribute the rice soup and congee to the soldiers. 255 00:13:44,160 --> 00:13:45,640 We need to last as long as possible. 256 00:13:45,719 --> 00:13:46,800 Yes, sir. 257 00:13:47,959 --> 00:13:49,680 Unable to even fill our stomachs, 258 00:13:49,760 --> 00:13:52,480 we may have only half our forces 259 00:13:52,560 --> 00:13:54,319 fit for battle soon. 260 00:13:54,400 --> 00:13:57,520 Later, there were less than 2,000 of them who could fight in the battle. 261 00:13:57,599 --> 00:13:59,839 With provisions and funds still not arriving, 262 00:13:59,920 --> 00:14:02,199 if we persisted like that, 263 00:14:03,760 --> 00:14:05,160 the remaining soldiers 264 00:14:06,079 --> 00:14:08,240 would be trapped in the city and starved to death. 265 00:14:08,800 --> 00:14:10,280 Have you reported these issues? 266 00:14:10,360 --> 00:14:13,000 I've previously reported and explained it. 267 00:14:13,880 --> 00:14:17,160 It should be at the end of the Military Record. 268 00:14:18,920 --> 00:14:19,880 The Military Record. 269 00:14:20,640 --> 00:14:22,800 The noble families might have destroyed it long ago. 270 00:14:24,680 --> 00:14:25,959 Let's do this instead. 271 00:14:26,640 --> 00:14:28,240 Please write a list 272 00:14:28,319 --> 00:14:29,160 of all relevant personnel for me. 273 00:14:29,240 --> 00:14:30,800 Okay. 274 00:14:56,760 --> 00:14:58,439 Your Highness, I'm done. 275 00:14:58,520 --> 00:15:00,760 WANG PINGNING, TIAN KE, TONG HUANGSHI, LIU SHI CHUN 276 00:15:06,680 --> 00:15:08,199 Your Highness, we have to go now. 277 00:15:08,280 --> 00:15:10,120 Keep an eye on General Qin 278 00:15:10,199 --> 00:15:11,120 and ensure nothing goes wrong. 279 00:15:11,199 --> 00:15:13,680 Your Highness, rest assured. I've made the arrangements. 280 00:15:13,760 --> 00:15:15,680 Your Highness, please hurry. 281 00:15:15,760 --> 00:15:18,040 -Leave quickly. -I'll take my leave now. 282 00:15:18,599 --> 00:15:19,640 Your Highness. 283 00:15:19,719 --> 00:15:21,280 Your Highness, how is Zhenzhen 284 00:15:22,199 --> 00:15:23,800 doing right now? 285 00:15:25,280 --> 00:15:27,120 She's safe. Please rest assured. 286 00:15:27,880 --> 00:15:28,800 Good. 287 00:15:29,880 --> 00:15:30,760 Thank you, Your Highness. 288 00:15:30,839 --> 00:15:32,360 -You take care too. -Okay. 289 00:15:33,640 --> 00:15:34,479 Let's go. 290 00:15:42,280 --> 00:15:43,800 -Xun Chuan. -Yes, Your Highness. 291 00:15:43,880 --> 00:15:45,280 Hurry up and mobilize some manpower. 292 00:15:45,360 --> 00:15:46,199 No matter what, 293 00:15:46,280 --> 00:15:48,640 we have to get the Qins out from the Ministry of Justice tonight. 294 00:15:49,120 --> 00:15:50,520 If there are any issues, 295 00:15:50,599 --> 00:15:51,640 ask them to come to me. 296 00:15:52,360 --> 00:15:53,199 Yes. 297 00:15:57,079 --> 00:15:58,120 Rong, Xun Chuan-- 298 00:15:58,199 --> 00:15:59,040 You go back first. 299 00:15:59,120 --> 00:16:00,680 Don't let anyone find out that you intervened. 300 00:16:02,760 --> 00:16:03,599 Don't worry. 301 00:16:04,079 --> 00:16:05,000 I know how to handle this. 302 00:16:05,079 --> 00:16:06,199 Leave now. 303 00:16:07,120 --> 00:16:07,959 Rong. 304 00:16:08,839 --> 00:16:11,240 The Qins must stay alive. 305 00:16:11,319 --> 00:16:12,199 You have my promise. 306 00:16:12,280 --> 00:16:13,319 I'm leaving. 307 00:16:22,439 --> 00:16:23,280 Walk with me. 308 00:16:25,920 --> 00:16:26,800 Let's go. 309 00:16:35,839 --> 00:16:36,839 Careful. 310 00:16:41,760 --> 00:16:43,760 I really want to walk with my eyes closed for a bit. 311 00:16:43,839 --> 00:16:44,920 WINE 312 00:16:46,640 --> 00:16:47,839 I suddenly realized 313 00:16:49,240 --> 00:16:50,760 that this seems to be the first time 314 00:16:51,280 --> 00:16:53,199 we've ever worked hard together on the same thing. 315 00:16:56,520 --> 00:16:58,000 The first year after we got married, 316 00:16:58,760 --> 00:17:00,599 our relationship was okay, right? 317 00:17:01,280 --> 00:17:03,439 Later on, when things happened, 318 00:17:03,520 --> 00:17:04,720 we often argued. 319 00:17:05,760 --> 00:17:08,440 The only time I felt touched by you was when I was in prison. 320 00:17:10,760 --> 00:17:12,000 Do you remember? 321 00:17:12,079 --> 00:17:13,079 Back then, the Nie Family 322 00:17:13,159 --> 00:17:15,960 of one of the consorts of the Crown Prince committed atrocities. 323 00:17:16,040 --> 00:17:17,319 Chuan was implicated 324 00:17:17,879 --> 00:17:19,040 and I was imprisoned as a result. 325 00:17:21,760 --> 00:17:23,119 The reason you felt touched 326 00:17:24,119 --> 00:17:25,520 was because you thought 327 00:17:26,240 --> 00:17:27,720 I would give up on you and His Highness 328 00:17:28,600 --> 00:17:29,639 and join Consort Rou. 329 00:17:32,159 --> 00:17:34,000 At that time, Chuan asked me if you would help me. 330 00:17:34,480 --> 00:17:36,320 Honestly, I wasn't sure 331 00:17:37,919 --> 00:17:39,000 because I didn't think 332 00:17:40,360 --> 00:17:41,720 we were on good terms. 333 00:17:50,600 --> 00:17:51,760 It was all my fault. 334 00:17:53,760 --> 00:17:55,240 I didn't give you a sense of security. 335 00:18:28,919 --> 00:18:29,760 Pei Wenxuan. 336 00:18:31,919 --> 00:18:34,080 I want you to take the Inspectorate Office's and my token 337 00:18:34,720 --> 00:18:36,960 and follow the trail of the military provisions back then. 338 00:18:37,040 --> 00:18:37,879 Check all the records 339 00:18:38,480 --> 00:18:39,919 of the military provisions in transit 340 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,560 from the county offices along the way. 341 00:18:43,360 --> 00:18:45,879 So you trust me now? 342 00:18:55,360 --> 00:18:56,480 Don't flatter yourself. 343 00:18:57,600 --> 00:19:01,240 You can more or less put my mind at ease, I suppose. 344 00:19:09,600 --> 00:19:10,960 Today, I interrogated Qin Lang. 345 00:19:11,679 --> 00:19:13,240 They couldn't possibly be unaware of it. 346 00:19:13,760 --> 00:19:15,480 Moreover, Qin Lang provided a list of names, 347 00:19:15,560 --> 00:19:16,679 which would put him in danger. 348 00:19:17,760 --> 00:19:19,720 I've already arranged for Xun Chuan to get him out. 349 00:19:20,360 --> 00:19:21,960 Tomorrow during the morning audience, 350 00:19:22,480 --> 00:19:23,919 I will also request a house arrest. 351 00:19:26,919 --> 00:19:28,120 This isn't the only way. 352 00:19:28,200 --> 00:19:29,760 But it's the best way. 353 00:19:32,360 --> 00:19:33,919 The Qin Family will be executed 354 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,120 in 20 days. 355 00:19:35,600 --> 00:19:36,560 Can you 356 00:19:38,040 --> 00:19:39,440 come back with the evidence by then? 357 00:19:47,919 --> 00:19:48,760 The journey 358 00:19:49,760 --> 00:19:50,760 might not be safe. 359 00:19:52,240 --> 00:19:53,200 So you must be careful. 360 00:19:56,679 --> 00:19:57,679 If I leave the capital 361 00:19:58,520 --> 00:20:01,000 and investigate the accounts of the grain depots along the way, 362 00:20:01,080 --> 00:20:02,679 it won't just be unsafe. 363 00:20:03,600 --> 00:20:05,120 It might get me killed. 364 00:20:12,240 --> 00:20:13,120 But it doesn't matter. 365 00:20:15,159 --> 00:20:16,480 I'm at Your Highness' beck and call. 366 00:20:18,960 --> 00:20:20,600 I would always die for you without hesitation. 367 00:20:29,159 --> 00:20:30,919 I will set out immediately. 368 00:20:34,320 --> 00:20:35,159 Pei Wenxuan. 369 00:20:39,440 --> 00:20:40,440 I'll wait for your return. 370 00:20:44,200 --> 00:20:47,000 There will be a reward if you handle it well. 371 00:20:52,879 --> 00:20:53,720 Take care. 372 00:20:54,639 --> 00:20:55,520 It's no big deal. 373 00:21:15,679 --> 00:21:17,280 The enemy is approaching, everyone. 374 00:21:17,919 --> 00:21:19,120 By order of Her Highness, 375 00:21:19,879 --> 00:21:21,560 secure the gates! 376 00:21:21,639 --> 00:21:22,800 -Yes! -Yes! 377 00:21:22,879 --> 00:21:24,120 Ms. Xun Chuan. 378 00:21:25,840 --> 00:21:26,879 The Qins have arrived. 379 00:21:28,320 --> 00:21:29,159 Thank you. 380 00:21:31,280 --> 00:21:33,000 Mr. Pei is a civil official, 381 00:21:33,080 --> 00:21:34,720 yet he took on this trip for Her Highness. 382 00:21:34,800 --> 00:21:35,840 Can he handle it? 383 00:21:36,840 --> 00:21:37,840 I can barely 384 00:21:37,919 --> 00:21:39,480 feel my legs. 385 00:21:40,440 --> 00:21:42,679 Why hasn't Tian Sheng returned from buying supplies? 386 00:21:42,760 --> 00:21:43,879 What's taking him so long? 387 00:21:46,840 --> 00:21:48,320 Mr. Pei, I'm back. 388 00:21:51,879 --> 00:21:53,080 Take this. 389 00:21:56,320 --> 00:21:57,399 Mr. Pei. 390 00:21:57,480 --> 00:21:58,399 You were drawing when I left, 391 00:21:58,480 --> 00:21:59,639 and you're still drawing. 392 00:22:00,679 --> 00:22:02,040 I'm just sketching casually, 393 00:22:02,120 --> 00:22:03,360 refining my character, 394 00:22:03,439 --> 00:22:04,639 and elevating my mind. 395 00:22:07,600 --> 00:22:09,159 By the way, sir, here's the ointment. 396 00:22:11,320 --> 00:22:12,439 What ointment? 397 00:22:13,639 --> 00:22:14,720 Shouldn't it be moisturizer? 398 00:22:17,439 --> 00:22:18,919 Did I buy the wrong thing? 399 00:22:19,480 --> 00:22:20,320 No, sir, 400 00:22:20,399 --> 00:22:21,600 you asked me to buy Jinchuang Ointment. 401 00:22:25,120 --> 00:22:26,080 The physician also said 402 00:22:26,159 --> 00:22:28,280 it was normal for your buttocks and feet to get worn out 403 00:22:28,360 --> 00:22:29,760 from long-distance riding. 404 00:22:29,840 --> 00:22:31,120 What buttocks? 405 00:22:31,200 --> 00:22:32,360 It's not that severe. 406 00:22:33,120 --> 00:22:35,320 It's just the shoes caused the skin on my feet to peel. 407 00:22:40,360 --> 00:22:41,240 By the way, sir, 408 00:22:41,320 --> 00:22:42,760 the physician specifically instructed 409 00:22:42,840 --> 00:22:44,520 that once you applied his Jinchuang Ointment 410 00:22:44,600 --> 00:22:45,879 and rested for two days, you'd recover. 411 00:22:45,960 --> 00:22:48,679 So, shall we take a break here? 412 00:22:48,760 --> 00:22:50,200 I already said it was not that severe. 413 00:22:52,120 --> 00:22:54,280 It's just the shoes caused the skin on my feet to peel. 414 00:22:54,360 --> 00:22:55,639 I'll apply some ointment. 415 00:22:55,720 --> 00:22:57,560 -Then we'll hit the road. -Yes, sir. 416 00:22:58,480 --> 00:22:59,480 -Take it. -Here. 417 00:23:08,879 --> 00:23:11,600 It's just the shoes caused my skin to peel off my heel. 418 00:23:11,679 --> 00:23:13,280 I'll be fine once I apply the ointment. 419 00:23:13,360 --> 00:23:15,200 Do not tell anyone about this. 420 00:23:15,280 --> 00:23:16,360 -Yes, sir. -Yes, sir. 421 00:23:25,480 --> 00:23:26,439 Especially Her Highness. 422 00:23:27,439 --> 00:23:28,560 -Yes, sir. -Yes, sir. 423 00:23:42,439 --> 00:23:43,439 Come here. 424 00:23:46,080 --> 00:23:46,919 Look. 425 00:23:47,000 --> 00:23:50,320 RONG 426 00:23:55,720 --> 00:23:59,000 SU'S MANSION 427 00:23:59,919 --> 00:24:00,879 This way, please. 428 00:24:03,960 --> 00:24:04,800 -Father. -Master. 429 00:24:07,360 --> 00:24:09,760 The Qins were rescued from the Ministry of Justice by Li Rong. 430 00:24:13,120 --> 00:24:14,439 Go keep an eye on Pei Wenxuan 431 00:24:14,520 --> 00:24:16,639 and towards the direction leading out of the city. 432 00:24:16,720 --> 00:24:17,840 He will definitely take action. 433 00:24:18,879 --> 00:24:19,720 Yes, sir. 434 00:24:20,679 --> 00:24:23,080 Many noble families are involved in the Qin Family's case. 435 00:24:23,159 --> 00:24:24,840 If Her Highness keeps investigating further, 436 00:24:24,919 --> 00:24:25,760 she may be in danger. 437 00:24:26,320 --> 00:24:28,320 This won't do. I must go into the palace immediately 438 00:24:28,840 --> 00:24:31,159 and have Li Rong send them back to the Ministry of Justice. 439 00:24:31,240 --> 00:24:32,280 Father, please wait. 440 00:24:32,840 --> 00:24:35,159 Let me go meet Princess Pingyue first. 441 00:24:38,840 --> 00:24:40,000 Please wait for my news. 442 00:24:45,600 --> 00:24:47,560 Your Highness, Ms. Xun Chuan is here. 443 00:24:48,480 --> 00:24:49,760 Your Highness. 444 00:24:50,240 --> 00:24:51,080 How is Mr. Qin? 445 00:24:51,159 --> 00:24:53,639 Thankfully, his life has been saved. 446 00:24:53,720 --> 00:24:55,000 You two may leave now. 447 00:24:55,639 --> 00:24:56,480 Yes, Your Highness. 448 00:25:01,320 --> 00:25:02,159 Take a seat. 449 00:25:07,439 --> 00:25:08,520 He brought you up, right? 450 00:25:10,199 --> 00:25:11,560 Yes. 451 00:25:13,560 --> 00:25:14,600 Have you thought 452 00:25:15,280 --> 00:25:17,000 about telling him about your situation? 453 00:25:19,120 --> 00:25:20,000 For now, 454 00:25:20,919 --> 00:25:23,360 I'll hold off on saying too much. 455 00:25:24,360 --> 00:25:25,240 If I tell him, 456 00:25:26,159 --> 00:25:28,320 he'll be worried about me. 457 00:25:29,159 --> 00:25:31,040 Just let him know I'm still alive 458 00:25:32,159 --> 00:25:33,840 and he'll be reassured. 459 00:25:37,360 --> 00:25:38,480 Okay. 460 00:25:39,199 --> 00:25:41,040 Take this name list. 461 00:25:41,120 --> 00:25:42,480 WONG WEN JIN 462 00:25:44,080 --> 00:25:45,919 I might be trapped in the palace, 463 00:25:46,919 --> 00:25:49,199 so you'll have two things to do. 464 00:25:50,520 --> 00:25:52,960 First, protect the Qins. 465 00:25:53,040 --> 00:25:54,439 Don't allow anyone to take them away 466 00:25:54,520 --> 00:25:56,560 from the Princess' Mansion. 467 00:25:56,639 --> 00:25:57,520 Got it. 468 00:25:57,600 --> 00:25:59,520 Second, go and see Shangguan Ya. 469 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:02,000 Sort out the suitable candidates from this list 470 00:26:02,560 --> 00:26:04,120 and obtain testimony from witnesses 471 00:26:04,199 --> 00:26:05,879 who embezzled military provisions and funds back then. 472 00:26:05,960 --> 00:26:07,480 Yes. 473 00:26:08,560 --> 00:26:10,600 PRINCESS' MANSION 474 00:26:13,879 --> 00:26:15,040 The Ministry of Justice 475 00:26:15,120 --> 00:26:16,280 is here to apprehend fugitives. 476 00:26:26,840 --> 00:26:27,720 Your Highness. 477 00:26:28,760 --> 00:26:29,800 Mr. Su has come with some men 478 00:26:29,879 --> 00:26:31,199 from the Ministry of Justice. 479 00:26:31,280 --> 00:26:32,520 They say that they want to see you. 480 00:26:33,960 --> 00:26:34,800 Don't panic. 481 00:26:40,120 --> 00:26:41,159 Help me get changed. 482 00:26:45,679 --> 00:26:47,159 Sir, we've been followed. 483 00:26:48,280 --> 00:26:49,960 Find an inn up ahead. We'll get some rest. 484 00:26:50,040 --> 00:26:51,560 -Rest? -Yes. 485 00:26:58,919 --> 00:27:00,720 PRINCESS' MANSION 486 00:27:05,199 --> 00:27:06,560 Mr. Su, you're showing your authority here. 487 00:27:06,639 --> 00:27:09,360 You've brought so many people here this early in the morning. 488 00:27:09,919 --> 00:27:12,080 May I ask what the reason for this is? 489 00:27:13,760 --> 00:27:14,600 Your Highness. 490 00:27:15,879 --> 00:27:18,280 The prisoners detained by the Ministry of Justice 491 00:27:18,360 --> 00:27:20,520 has somehow been brought to your mansion. 492 00:27:21,280 --> 00:27:23,720 According to our laws, this violates national regulations. 493 00:27:24,879 --> 00:27:26,320 You should hand over the prisoners. 494 00:27:26,800 --> 00:27:28,000 If you do, I will pretend 495 00:27:29,120 --> 00:27:30,520 this prison escape never happened. 496 00:27:30,600 --> 00:27:31,760 Prison escape? 497 00:27:33,040 --> 00:27:36,240 My Inspectorate Office is investigating the Qin Family's case. 498 00:27:36,320 --> 00:27:38,080 Now, someone I need to interrogate is in danger. 499 00:27:38,159 --> 00:27:40,520 So I brought them here instead. How is that a prison break? 500 00:27:41,080 --> 00:27:43,120 Your Highness, even if you need to interrogate a prisoner, 501 00:27:43,199 --> 00:27:45,080 you must follow the proper legal procedures 502 00:27:45,159 --> 00:27:47,320 and obtain approval from the relevant officials. 503 00:27:47,879 --> 00:27:49,280 You should hand them over. 504 00:27:50,720 --> 00:27:51,960 You must know this. 505 00:27:59,280 --> 00:28:00,679 The Inspectorate Office 506 00:28:02,360 --> 00:28:04,360 has not been fully established yet. 507 00:28:07,560 --> 00:28:08,720 Your Highness. 508 00:28:09,360 --> 00:28:11,919 This is the only way I can protect you. 509 00:28:22,639 --> 00:28:23,560 Are you threatening me? 510 00:28:27,159 --> 00:28:28,199 So you are threatening me. 511 00:28:32,040 --> 00:28:34,760 Your Highness, I am doing this for your own good. 512 00:28:34,840 --> 00:28:36,120 You're not doing this for me. 513 00:28:37,600 --> 00:28:38,720 It's for the Su Family 514 00:28:39,959 --> 00:28:41,399 and the power of the noble families behind you. 515 00:28:45,879 --> 00:28:46,720 Mr. Su. 516 00:28:48,360 --> 00:28:50,480 It's natural for people to do things for their own good. 517 00:28:51,600 --> 00:28:53,480 You don't need to justify yourself so grandly. 518 00:28:55,120 --> 00:28:56,439 You don't need to threaten me either. 519 00:28:57,159 --> 00:28:58,879 If you want to complain, go ahead. 520 00:28:59,639 --> 00:29:01,159 The morning audience is about to begin. 521 00:29:01,639 --> 00:29:02,959 I'll be waiting for your complaint 522 00:29:03,480 --> 00:29:04,560 in the hall. 523 00:29:08,240 --> 00:29:09,480 Why don't you believe me? 524 00:29:12,879 --> 00:29:14,000 Why do you always 525 00:29:14,879 --> 00:29:16,679 interpret everyone's good intentions 526 00:29:16,760 --> 00:29:17,760 as malicious intention? 527 00:29:19,560 --> 00:29:20,879 Everything you're doing 528 00:29:20,959 --> 00:29:22,639 will only cause harm and bring no benefits. 529 00:29:23,520 --> 00:29:24,520 What are you seeking? 530 00:29:25,480 --> 00:29:26,480 What am I seeking? 531 00:29:28,280 --> 00:29:29,760 I suppose I am seeking peace of mind. 532 00:30:16,959 --> 00:30:18,040 I once thought 533 00:30:19,879 --> 00:30:21,000 we were the same. 534 00:30:23,320 --> 00:30:26,679 But now I see that may not be true. 535 00:30:29,120 --> 00:30:31,080 You may be willing to sacrifice everything, 536 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,360 conscience, righteousness, 537 00:30:33,439 --> 00:30:35,080 even your life, for your family. 538 00:30:36,040 --> 00:30:37,600 I can't say for sure 539 00:30:37,679 --> 00:30:38,760 if one day, 540 00:30:39,879 --> 00:30:41,199 you'll become someone like Yang Ye. 541 00:30:44,040 --> 00:30:45,439 He started with youthful idealism. 542 00:30:46,280 --> 00:30:48,360 But in the end, he betrayed the country 543 00:30:48,439 --> 00:30:49,560 for the power and glory of his family, 544 00:30:52,159 --> 00:30:53,000 But I cannot do that. 545 00:30:54,760 --> 00:30:56,000 If I did, 546 00:30:57,760 --> 00:30:58,639 I would never… 547 00:31:00,360 --> 00:31:01,199 find peace… 548 00:31:03,879 --> 00:31:04,800 in my life. 549 00:31:09,000 --> 00:31:11,399 Today, I can't stand by and watch the Qin Family suffer injustice 550 00:31:11,480 --> 00:31:12,320 and perish. 551 00:31:13,679 --> 00:31:14,639 If one day, 552 00:31:15,240 --> 00:31:16,720 the Su Family faces injustice, 553 00:31:20,320 --> 00:31:22,040 I will also not hesitate to intervene. 554 00:31:27,159 --> 00:31:28,000 You're right. 555 00:31:29,040 --> 00:31:30,520 If I were only pursuing power, 556 00:31:31,000 --> 00:31:32,080 everything I'm doing today 557 00:31:32,159 --> 00:31:33,760 wouldn't benefit me much. 558 00:31:34,720 --> 00:31:36,520 I should align myself with the noble families 559 00:31:36,600 --> 00:31:39,159 and not establish the Inspectorate Office or investigate this case. 560 00:31:39,760 --> 00:31:41,280 But my pursuit of power 561 00:31:41,360 --> 00:31:43,000 isn't about elevating myself above others. 562 00:31:44,959 --> 00:31:46,080 It's about living in a world 563 00:31:46,159 --> 00:31:47,320 that aligns with my values. 564 00:31:49,080 --> 00:31:52,639 It's a world of justice and fairness. 565 00:31:56,760 --> 00:31:57,600 Fairness. 566 00:32:00,320 --> 00:32:01,520 The word fairness 567 00:32:02,360 --> 00:32:05,280 is too precious 568 00:32:06,280 --> 00:32:07,480 and too rare in this world. 569 00:32:24,320 --> 00:32:26,719 Mr. Su, there's no need to persuade me 570 00:32:27,719 --> 00:32:28,679 or try to stop me. 571 00:32:30,199 --> 00:32:31,639 You can't change my mind or stop me. 572 00:32:32,719 --> 00:32:34,000 If you truly disagree, 573 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,240 feel free to confront me directly. 574 00:32:42,120 --> 00:32:44,600 The Crown Prince and I are not on the same path. 575 00:32:46,120 --> 00:32:46,959 I will walk 576 00:32:47,679 --> 00:32:48,560 my own path. 577 00:33:08,080 --> 00:33:08,919 -Mr. Pei. -Mr. Pei. 578 00:33:11,360 --> 00:33:12,399 How come only you two are here? 579 00:33:12,480 --> 00:33:13,320 Where are the others? 580 00:33:13,399 --> 00:33:15,639 They're having diarrhea after arriving. 581 00:33:15,719 --> 00:33:17,480 They won't be dining with you. 582 00:33:18,719 --> 00:33:20,560 Got it. Sit down and eat. 583 00:33:20,639 --> 00:33:21,560 -Yes, sir. -Yes, sir. 584 00:33:28,520 --> 00:33:29,919 Pei Wenxuan's purpose on this trip 585 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:32,240 must be to collect the Military Record. 586 00:33:34,879 --> 00:33:36,879 Since he won't work for us, 587 00:33:38,240 --> 00:33:39,520 he must be eliminated. 588 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,879 Pingyue. 589 00:34:01,760 --> 00:34:03,080 Last night, I received a memorial 590 00:34:04,040 --> 00:34:06,320 reporting that you broke into the Ministry of Justice at night 591 00:34:06,399 --> 00:34:07,840 and took away the entire Qin Family. 592 00:34:09,520 --> 00:34:11,360 What? Has it become your habit 593 00:34:11,440 --> 00:34:13,440 to cause trouble at the Ministry of Justice now? 594 00:34:13,520 --> 00:34:16,480 Your Majesty, please punish Her Highness severely. 595 00:34:18,679 --> 00:34:19,719 Please punish her severely. 596 00:34:21,520 --> 00:34:22,520 Please punish her severely. 597 00:34:23,920 --> 00:34:26,080 Please strip her of her fiefdom and punish her severely. 598 00:34:27,319 --> 00:34:30,560 Pingyue, you heard them and you saw their reaction. 599 00:34:30,639 --> 00:34:32,120 After causing such a big trouble, 600 00:34:32,199 --> 00:34:34,000 have you managed to find anything? 601 00:34:34,080 --> 00:34:35,440 Not yet. 602 00:34:36,679 --> 00:34:38,639 However, during the investigation, 603 00:34:39,759 --> 00:34:41,799 I found that all the witnesses had been killed 604 00:34:42,440 --> 00:34:45,319 and most of the evidence had been destroyed. 605 00:34:46,560 --> 00:34:47,759 I'm still investigating. 606 00:34:48,440 --> 00:34:50,319 Please give me some more time, Father. 607 00:34:50,400 --> 00:34:52,080 Are the witnesses all dead? 608 00:34:52,159 --> 00:34:54,040 It was on the outskirts of the city. 609 00:34:54,120 --> 00:34:56,600 Their corpses were left in the wild after they were all killed. 610 00:34:58,640 --> 00:34:59,600 Father. 611 00:35:01,319 --> 00:35:02,319 If the witnesses of a case 612 00:35:02,880 --> 00:35:04,360 were all killed, 613 00:35:04,440 --> 00:35:06,400 don't you think there must be something wrong? 614 00:35:08,160 --> 00:35:10,360 Your Majesty, the witnesses are dead, 615 00:35:10,440 --> 00:35:12,040 but the evidence is still there. 616 00:35:12,600 --> 00:35:14,400 Yang Ye's letters are verified. 617 00:35:14,480 --> 00:35:16,040 The taels of gold they took as bribes 618 00:35:16,120 --> 00:35:17,680 were also found in Qin's Mansion. 619 00:35:18,279 --> 00:35:19,920 These pieces of evidence have been verified 620 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:22,759 by the Censorate, Ministry of Justice, and Court of Judicial Review. 621 00:35:23,560 --> 00:35:25,040 Do you think 622 00:35:25,120 --> 00:35:27,720 that all these three organizations are deceiving you here? 623 00:35:27,799 --> 00:35:29,520 Isn't that possible? 624 00:35:39,080 --> 00:35:41,160 When I established the Inspectorate Office, 625 00:35:41,240 --> 00:35:44,040 what you've been thinking is to seize power 626 00:35:45,839 --> 00:35:47,960 and make me yield. 627 00:35:49,799 --> 00:35:51,839 You are the minister of the Ministry of Justice. 628 00:35:51,920 --> 00:35:54,000 When faced with such a case that's full of doubts, 629 00:35:54,080 --> 00:35:56,799 you did not care about investigating it or uncovering the truth. 630 00:35:56,880 --> 00:35:58,200 You only think about pulling the strings 631 00:35:58,759 --> 00:35:59,880 in the expense of people's lives. 632 00:35:59,960 --> 00:36:01,360 How can I not be furious? 633 00:36:07,080 --> 00:36:09,920 I know very well what you are planning to do. 634 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,640 But let me tell you. 635 00:36:13,520 --> 00:36:15,839 The Qin Family who have been wronged and killed by you 636 00:36:16,400 --> 00:36:18,240 are not just a few ministers 637 00:36:18,319 --> 00:36:19,200 or a few lives. 638 00:36:19,279 --> 00:36:22,560 They are the walls defending our border and the backbone of the Great Xia. 639 00:36:22,640 --> 00:36:23,880 What you seek to ruin today 640 00:36:23,960 --> 00:36:26,279 is the prosperity and future of the Great Xia. 641 00:36:26,360 --> 00:36:27,360 Therefore, 642 00:36:28,960 --> 00:36:30,440 I will never back down. 643 00:36:40,279 --> 00:36:41,680 Go after them! 644 00:36:44,920 --> 00:36:46,520 I'll bear the responsibility for the intrusion. 645 00:36:46,600 --> 00:36:48,520 But let me ask you this. 646 00:36:48,600 --> 00:36:49,680 Do you dare to leave 647 00:36:49,759 --> 00:36:51,160 the Qins in my hands? 648 00:36:51,640 --> 00:36:53,000 Do you dare to let me investigate 649 00:36:54,680 --> 00:36:55,960 the Qin Family's case? 650 00:37:01,520 --> 00:37:03,480 Since you claim that the death of witnesses 651 00:37:04,359 --> 00:37:05,720 has no connection to the Qin Family's case, 652 00:37:05,799 --> 00:37:07,000 then why are you scared? 653 00:37:07,080 --> 00:37:10,279 Your Majesty, it's not that I'm afraid of Her Highness investigating the case, 654 00:37:10,359 --> 00:37:13,799 I'm just worried that she'd continue to cause trouble. 655 00:37:15,359 --> 00:37:16,640 What if I vouch for her? 656 00:37:16,720 --> 00:37:20,120 I'm afraid you can't restrain Princess Pingyue. 657 00:37:29,759 --> 00:37:30,880 What do you want then? 658 00:37:33,120 --> 00:37:35,759 I'll definitely continue to investigate the Qin Family's case. 659 00:37:36,240 --> 00:37:39,319 You still need to be punished. 660 00:37:39,400 --> 00:37:40,400 Your Majesty. 661 00:37:40,920 --> 00:37:42,680 as the minister of the Ministry of Justice, 662 00:37:43,720 --> 00:37:46,200 I cannot tolerate someone flagrantly disregarding the law. 663 00:37:46,759 --> 00:37:49,759 Even if you are a princess, 664 00:37:50,759 --> 00:37:54,040 you should still abide by the principles set by His Majesty. 665 00:37:59,240 --> 00:38:00,160 Very well. 666 00:38:01,279 --> 00:38:02,759 I will do as you wish, Mr. Xie. 667 00:38:04,759 --> 00:38:05,839 Father. 668 00:38:05,920 --> 00:38:07,680 I was wrong to intrude into the Ministry of Justice. 669 00:38:07,759 --> 00:38:10,480 I willingly accept the punishment of being flogged 30 times 670 00:38:10,560 --> 00:38:12,480 and reciting scriptures at Beiyan Pagoda for a month. 671 00:38:13,759 --> 00:38:15,200 However, the Ministry of Justice 672 00:38:15,279 --> 00:38:17,040 failed in their duties in protecting the witnesses 673 00:38:17,120 --> 00:38:18,640 which indirectly led to the deaths 674 00:38:18,720 --> 00:38:19,960 of the key witnesses. 675 00:38:20,720 --> 00:38:21,960 This is their first crime. 676 00:38:22,040 --> 00:38:24,160 Father appointed me to take charge of the Inspectorate Office, 677 00:38:24,759 --> 00:38:27,440 but the Ministry of Justice refused to follow imperial orders 678 00:38:27,520 --> 00:38:29,279 and did not cooperate with the investigation. 679 00:38:29,359 --> 00:38:30,799 Instead, under the guise of regulations, 680 00:38:30,880 --> 00:38:32,480 they obstructed me in every way, 681 00:38:33,160 --> 00:38:34,520 disregarding Father's authority. 682 00:38:35,359 --> 00:38:36,680 This is their second crime. 683 00:38:36,759 --> 00:38:37,759 Your Majesty. 684 00:38:37,839 --> 00:38:38,920 Now, upon learning of the deaths 685 00:38:39,000 --> 00:38:40,720 of the witnesses and the doubts in this case, 686 00:38:40,799 --> 00:38:42,600 they refuse to investigate it thoroughly. 687 00:38:42,680 --> 00:38:44,680 -This is their third crime. -That's completely nonsense. 688 00:38:44,759 --> 00:38:46,759 Mr. Xie is the minister of the Ministry of Justice 689 00:38:46,839 --> 00:38:47,759 and he's in charge of it. 690 00:38:47,839 --> 00:38:50,880 Yet now, the Ministry of Justice is plagued with numerous problems. 691 00:38:50,960 --> 00:38:53,240 Mr. Xie has to be held accountable. 692 00:38:53,319 --> 00:38:54,520 I voluntarily accept my punishment. 693 00:38:54,600 --> 00:38:57,920 However, cleaning up the Ministry of Justice is imperative. 694 00:38:58,920 --> 00:38:59,960 Although these three crimes 695 00:39:00,040 --> 00:39:01,880 are mainly shown through the Qin Family's case, 696 00:39:01,960 --> 00:39:03,359 the overall situation can be deduced. 697 00:39:03,440 --> 00:39:05,480 The Ministry of Justice's usual ways of handling cases 698 00:39:05,560 --> 00:39:06,640 are indeed harmful to the state. 699 00:39:07,200 --> 00:39:08,880 Father, please thoroughly investigate them 700 00:39:08,960 --> 00:39:09,839 without any leniency. 701 00:39:11,200 --> 00:39:14,440 My niece is different now. 702 00:39:16,200 --> 00:39:17,640 What Her Highness said is reasonable. 703 00:39:17,720 --> 00:39:18,640 Please investigate 704 00:39:18,720 --> 00:39:20,560 those in the Ministry of Justice, Your Majesty. 705 00:39:22,600 --> 00:39:23,440 Your Majesty. 706 00:39:23,520 --> 00:39:25,640 Please punish the Ministry of Justice severely. 707 00:39:25,720 --> 00:39:26,640 Father. 708 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:30,359 Since I've already intervened in the Qin Family's case, 709 00:39:30,440 --> 00:39:31,600 I will not quit so easily. 710 00:39:31,680 --> 00:39:34,120 Please grant me another 20 days. 711 00:39:35,240 --> 00:39:36,720 Your Majesty, please don't. 712 00:39:36,799 --> 00:39:37,960 If nothing is uncovered 713 00:39:40,359 --> 00:39:41,680 after 20 days, 714 00:39:42,440 --> 00:39:46,160 it will prove that there is no injustice in the Qin Family's case 715 00:39:46,720 --> 00:39:47,839 and that I have been unreasonable. 716 00:39:48,319 --> 00:39:50,040 I shall accept my punishment 717 00:39:51,359 --> 00:39:53,880 of being expelled from the capital and return to my fiefdom. 718 00:39:56,640 --> 00:39:58,120 I'll never enter the capital again. 719 00:40:04,600 --> 00:40:05,799 Your request is granted. 720 00:41:04,040 --> 00:41:04,880 Your Highness. 721 00:41:04,960 --> 00:41:08,600 BEIYAN PAGODA 722 00:41:08,680 --> 00:41:09,600 Guard our residence. 723 00:41:10,080 --> 00:41:11,759 If you hear anything from my husband, 724 00:41:11,839 --> 00:41:12,680 come and let me know at once. 725 00:41:13,440 --> 00:41:14,400 Yes, Your Highness. 726 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,680 BEIYAN PAGODA 727 00:41:27,759 --> 00:41:30,240 Rong has completely betrayed the Shangguan Family. 728 00:41:31,319 --> 00:41:33,600 As her mother, did you know this? 729 00:41:36,839 --> 00:41:37,720 I don't know 730 00:41:38,600 --> 00:41:39,920 what happened to this child. 731 00:41:41,000 --> 00:41:43,520 Ever since her wedding day, 732 00:41:43,600 --> 00:41:45,040 it's like she's become a different person. 733 00:41:46,720 --> 00:41:50,440 It seems Pei Wenxuan has had a significant influence on her. 734 00:41:50,520 --> 00:41:51,440 I guess 735 00:41:52,279 --> 00:41:53,839 it's the only explanation. 736 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,720 You should go to Beiyan Pagoda and tell her 737 00:41:58,400 --> 00:42:00,160 not to wait for Pei Wenxuan.