1 00:01:44,840 --> 00:01:45,680 Yao'er. 2 00:01:48,920 --> 00:01:50,080 My dear Yao'er. 3 00:01:50,680 --> 00:01:51,520 Dear. 4 00:01:55,320 --> 00:01:57,080 What happened to Yao'er? 5 00:01:57,160 --> 00:01:58,920 Take a look at these rashes. 6 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:00,040 She has rashes all over. 7 00:02:02,160 --> 00:02:05,400 Did any of you have sandalwood with you just now? 8 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:08,520 Since she was a kid, Ms. Ruoyao can't get into contact with sandalwood. 9 00:02:08,600 --> 00:02:10,800 Everyone in the Jiang Residence knows this. 10 00:02:10,880 --> 00:02:12,560 Naturally, they wouldn't have it on them. 11 00:02:13,040 --> 00:02:14,280 Could it be the guest 12 00:02:14,800 --> 00:02:16,120 who carried it? 13 00:02:24,240 --> 00:02:25,560 Speak up if you have something to say. 14 00:02:28,040 --> 00:02:28,880 Her ladyship 15 00:02:30,040 --> 00:02:33,200 started developing rashes after wearing earrings from Ms. Jiang Li. 16 00:02:33,280 --> 00:02:35,240 Could it be in the earrings? 17 00:02:38,760 --> 00:02:40,280 Take off the earrings and check them. 18 00:02:40,360 --> 00:02:41,480 Yes. 19 00:02:57,160 --> 00:02:58,000 Ms. Jiang Li. 20 00:02:58,080 --> 00:02:59,360 Why did you do this? 21 00:02:59,440 --> 00:03:01,240 I know you're displeased 22 00:03:01,320 --> 00:03:02,760 and are not fond of Ms. Ruoyao. 23 00:03:03,360 --> 00:03:05,040 But such an act is simply out of line. 24 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,280 I don't dislike Ruoyao at all 25 00:03:08,600 --> 00:03:10,120 nor did I add any fragrance. 26 00:03:10,680 --> 00:03:11,960 All the evidence points to you. 27 00:03:12,040 --> 00:03:13,400 How can you deny it? 28 00:03:14,360 --> 00:03:15,280 Li'er, 29 00:03:17,000 --> 00:03:18,240 explain yourself. 30 00:03:20,840 --> 00:03:21,680 Father, 31 00:03:22,760 --> 00:03:23,760 can you give me 32 00:03:23,840 --> 00:03:25,560 some time alone with Ruoyao? 33 00:03:26,200 --> 00:03:27,240 What are you up to? 34 00:03:27,720 --> 00:03:29,360 I experienced similar symptoms 35 00:03:29,920 --> 00:03:31,440 when I was at Zhennv Hall. 36 00:03:32,280 --> 00:03:33,600 I know a way 37 00:03:33,680 --> 00:03:35,200 to make Ruoyao feel better. 38 00:03:35,280 --> 00:03:37,520 Why can't your father and I see it? 39 00:03:39,080 --> 00:03:40,000 Mother, 40 00:03:40,080 --> 00:03:40,960 please trust me. 41 00:03:42,640 --> 00:03:43,920 With you and Father here, 42 00:03:45,080 --> 00:03:46,080 what are you afraid of? 43 00:04:08,920 --> 00:04:09,760 They're all gone. 44 00:04:09,840 --> 00:04:11,200 Just say what you want. 45 00:04:11,280 --> 00:04:12,280 Why did you do this to me? 46 00:04:12,360 --> 00:04:13,360 Ruoyao, 47 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:16,000 I didn't mean to steal your thunder today. 48 00:04:16,680 --> 00:04:18,000 As your older sister, I only want 49 00:04:18,079 --> 00:04:20,440 to extend my congratulations like any sister would do today. 50 00:04:20,519 --> 00:04:21,560 However, 51 00:04:23,480 --> 00:04:26,280 someone deliberately stopped me from attending your Hairpin Ceremony. 52 00:04:28,880 --> 00:04:30,840 Stop feigning innocence. 53 00:04:30,920 --> 00:04:31,800 Tell me. 54 00:04:31,880 --> 00:04:33,400 Why did you use sandalwood to harm me? 55 00:04:33,960 --> 00:04:35,920 You clearly know you're allergic to sandalwood. 56 00:04:36,760 --> 00:04:38,960 Yet you endured this pain out for a ploy 57 00:04:39,040 --> 00:04:40,880 to vent your anger from the Hairpin Ceremony. 58 00:04:40,960 --> 00:04:42,200 It must really be hard on you. 59 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:44,600 Then we have nothing to discuss further. 60 00:04:44,680 --> 00:04:45,680 Let Father come in 61 00:04:46,520 --> 00:04:48,280 so he can see your vicious true colors. 62 00:04:48,840 --> 00:04:50,560 I asked them to leave 63 00:04:50,640 --> 00:04:52,160 to preserve your dignity. 64 00:04:52,240 --> 00:04:53,680 Do you think the ploy 65 00:04:53,760 --> 00:04:54,960 of harming yourself 66 00:04:55,040 --> 00:04:56,080 would make them punish me? 67 00:04:57,160 --> 00:04:58,040 What do you mean? 68 00:04:58,120 --> 00:05:00,120 If you're certain that I'm behind this, 69 00:05:01,000 --> 00:05:03,040 let me deduce what will happen next. 70 00:05:04,120 --> 00:05:04,960 First of all, 71 00:05:05,480 --> 00:05:06,880 I'll ask my maid, 72 00:05:06,960 --> 00:05:08,600 Xiangqiao, to testify for me. 73 00:05:09,640 --> 00:05:11,440 After I bought these earrings, 74 00:05:11,520 --> 00:05:13,240 they've been under her safekeeping. 75 00:05:13,320 --> 00:05:14,560 I've never touched them since. 76 00:05:15,080 --> 00:05:15,920 I know. 77 00:05:16,440 --> 00:05:18,200 Xiangqiao works for you and your mother. 78 00:05:19,000 --> 00:05:21,720 So she'll go to great lengths to frame me. 79 00:05:21,800 --> 00:05:23,960 It was Ms. Jiang Li who put the fragrance in there. 80 00:05:24,040 --> 00:05:25,000 I saw it myself. 81 00:05:25,080 --> 00:05:26,800 Nonsense. You're making slanderous accusations. 82 00:05:26,880 --> 00:05:27,760 Xiangqiao, 83 00:05:27,840 --> 00:05:29,440 you must have lost your conscience 84 00:05:29,520 --> 00:05:31,040 to make up such a baseless accusation. 85 00:05:31,120 --> 00:05:32,480 No, I'm not! 86 00:05:33,560 --> 00:05:34,880 If I'm lying, 87 00:05:35,480 --> 00:05:37,000 heaven shall strike me with lightning! 88 00:05:39,000 --> 00:05:39,840 Then 89 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:42,440 Mother will take the opportunity to aggravate the situation. 90 00:05:42,520 --> 00:05:43,360 Li'er, 91 00:05:43,440 --> 00:05:46,000 you could've come to me directly if you're displeased. 92 00:05:46,080 --> 00:05:47,520 Ruoyao is your younger sister. 93 00:05:47,600 --> 00:05:49,960 How could you not consider family ties? 94 00:05:50,520 --> 00:05:51,960 Isn't this the truth? 95 00:05:52,040 --> 00:05:53,040 Of course not. 96 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:55,120 Because the earrings containing the fragrance 97 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:56,920 is an imitation. 98 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:58,840 What? 99 00:05:58,920 --> 00:06:01,680 A few days ago, I spent 20 taels of silver 100 00:06:01,760 --> 00:06:03,960 on these earrings at the capital's Jixiang Store. 101 00:06:04,040 --> 00:06:06,160 Earrings of this quality and price 102 00:06:06,240 --> 00:06:07,720 are rarely seen in the entire store. 103 00:06:07,800 --> 00:06:10,680 But the craftsmanship of these earrings is rough. 104 00:06:10,760 --> 00:06:11,880 Forget about 20 taels. 105 00:06:12,480 --> 00:06:14,000 They're not even worth one tael. 106 00:06:14,080 --> 00:06:15,720 Grandmother is knowledgeable about these. 107 00:06:15,800 --> 00:06:16,880 She'd notice at a glance. 108 00:06:24,240 --> 00:06:25,720 Jixiang Store products 109 00:06:26,240 --> 00:06:28,600 cannot possibly be of this quality. 110 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:29,840 So here comes the question. 111 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:34,560 Who swapped the earrings that I intended to give you? 112 00:06:34,640 --> 00:06:36,200 You don't have to frame Xiangqiao. 113 00:06:36,280 --> 00:06:37,280 She's not that bold. 114 00:06:38,320 --> 00:06:39,960 A person's boldness is nurtured. 115 00:06:40,440 --> 00:06:41,640 During this time, 116 00:06:41,720 --> 00:06:43,360 I've always given Xiangqiao nice things. 117 00:06:44,120 --> 00:06:45,400 Nice things 118 00:06:45,480 --> 00:06:47,160 naturally breed courage. 119 00:06:47,240 --> 00:06:49,720 She thought I would be kicked out sooner or later. 120 00:06:49,800 --> 00:06:52,760 This expensive pair of earrings will eventually end up with Mother, 121 00:06:53,560 --> 00:06:55,000 so it's better to keep them herself. 122 00:06:55,080 --> 00:06:56,960 Do you really think people are that foolish? 123 00:06:57,440 --> 00:06:59,320 Who would believe your story? 124 00:06:59,880 --> 00:07:00,720 Coincidentally, 125 00:07:01,280 --> 00:07:02,120 I have a witness. 126 00:07:02,200 --> 00:07:03,520 I wasn't sure 127 00:07:03,600 --> 00:07:04,960 Xiangqiao would switch them out, 128 00:07:05,040 --> 00:07:07,080 so I had Tong'er follow her. 129 00:07:07,640 --> 00:07:09,960 She indeed went to the craftsman specializing in counterfeits. 130 00:07:10,440 --> 00:07:12,800 Everything will fall into place after Father's probing. 131 00:07:12,880 --> 00:07:13,760 So what? 132 00:07:14,360 --> 00:07:15,760 How can you prove 133 00:07:15,840 --> 00:07:18,200 that a greedy maid was the one who put the fragrance? 134 00:07:18,280 --> 00:07:19,440 Of course there's evidence. 135 00:07:19,520 --> 00:07:21,680 The fragrance is in Xiangqiao's room. 136 00:07:21,760 --> 00:07:22,760 If you don't believe it, 137 00:07:23,320 --> 00:07:25,600 I'll ask Father to investigate now. 138 00:07:25,680 --> 00:07:26,560 How is that possible? 139 00:07:26,640 --> 00:07:28,160 It's not that Xiangqiao is incompetent. 140 00:07:28,640 --> 00:07:30,080 It's just that inequality 141 00:07:31,240 --> 00:07:33,600 rather than want is the cause of trouble for most people. 142 00:07:33,680 --> 00:07:35,440 Yunshuang has long been jealous of her. 143 00:07:36,920 --> 00:07:37,800 This is from Madam Ji. 144 00:07:39,040 --> 00:07:39,880 All right. 145 00:07:41,440 --> 00:07:43,000 This is my last warning. 146 00:07:43,080 --> 00:07:44,240 Don't ruin Madam Ji's plan. 147 00:07:44,800 --> 00:07:47,360 If you still remember that I brought you to work here, 148 00:07:47,440 --> 00:07:48,680 don't stir up trouble. 149 00:07:49,320 --> 00:07:50,880 So what if you brought me to work here? 150 00:07:51,480 --> 00:07:53,160 Why must you always mention it? 151 00:07:53,240 --> 00:07:54,600 Let's rely on our own abilities. 152 00:07:57,400 --> 00:08:00,080 You can't blame others if you're not doing well. 153 00:08:14,840 --> 00:08:16,560 If this scheme to frame me succeeds, 154 00:08:17,120 --> 00:08:19,120 it will be Xiangqiao's credit. 155 00:08:19,200 --> 00:08:20,200 If it fails, 156 00:08:20,760 --> 00:08:23,720 don't you think Yunshuang would use this opportunity to get rid of Xiangqiao? 157 00:08:23,800 --> 00:08:25,400 So you've been instigating the two maids 158 00:08:25,480 --> 00:08:27,120 from the beginning. 159 00:08:27,600 --> 00:08:28,920 I'm just protecting myself. 160 00:08:29,000 --> 00:08:30,120 If I'm not careful, 161 00:08:30,680 --> 00:08:32,600 won't they add deceiving mother and harming sister 162 00:08:33,080 --> 00:08:35,600 to my crimes of matricide and fratricide? 163 00:08:36,919 --> 00:08:38,000 It has been so long. 164 00:08:38,640 --> 00:08:40,120 What exactly is Li'er doing? 165 00:08:43,240 --> 00:08:44,840 Let them talk a bit longer. 166 00:08:45,560 --> 00:08:47,360 Both of them are all grown up. 167 00:08:47,440 --> 00:08:48,840 What can happen? 168 00:08:51,720 --> 00:08:53,480 Since you've figured everything out, 169 00:08:53,560 --> 00:08:55,000 why are you talking to me alone? 170 00:08:55,080 --> 00:08:56,920 Why didn't you say it 171 00:08:57,000 --> 00:08:58,400 in front of everyone earlier? 172 00:08:58,480 --> 00:09:00,240 I don't want to be your enemy. 173 00:09:00,840 --> 00:09:02,560 But don't think about driving me away either. 174 00:09:02,640 --> 00:09:05,040 I returned to reclaim what was mine. 175 00:09:06,040 --> 00:09:07,200 If you keep getting in my way, 176 00:09:07,280 --> 00:09:08,480 I won't let it go again. 177 00:09:08,560 --> 00:09:09,880 That's all I have to say. 178 00:09:10,360 --> 00:09:12,280 Whether to pin the blame 179 00:09:12,360 --> 00:09:13,280 on me or not, 180 00:09:14,240 --> 00:09:15,120 that's up to you. 181 00:09:16,960 --> 00:09:18,760 Li'er grew up in Zhennv Hall. 182 00:09:18,840 --> 00:09:20,720 We don't know her temperament well. 183 00:09:21,280 --> 00:09:22,880 Her intentions may be good, 184 00:09:22,960 --> 00:09:25,840 but she might not handle this matter properly. 185 00:09:25,920 --> 00:09:27,520 We can't help but worry 186 00:09:28,080 --> 00:09:29,680 when we're out here. 187 00:09:35,600 --> 00:09:36,640 Father, 188 00:09:37,800 --> 00:09:39,160 Ruoyao is much better now. 189 00:09:58,800 --> 00:09:59,640 Yao'er, 190 00:10:00,480 --> 00:10:01,520 how are you feeling now? 191 00:10:02,120 --> 00:10:03,000 Much better, 192 00:10:03,480 --> 00:10:04,520 thanks to Jiang Li. 193 00:10:05,560 --> 00:10:08,200 We misunderstood Jiang Li regarding the earrings. 194 00:10:12,520 --> 00:10:13,360 Yao'er, 195 00:10:14,040 --> 00:10:14,880 tell me. 196 00:10:14,960 --> 00:10:16,480 What's the misunderstanding? 197 00:10:16,560 --> 00:10:19,240 I'm feeling a bit tired now. I want to sleep for a while. 198 00:10:20,040 --> 00:10:21,560 Since it was a misunderstanding, 199 00:10:21,640 --> 00:10:22,840 it's good that it's resolved. 200 00:10:23,880 --> 00:10:24,720 Dear, 201 00:10:25,640 --> 00:10:27,440 don't worry too much. 202 00:10:30,120 --> 00:10:30,960 Yao'er, 203 00:10:31,760 --> 00:10:33,080 get some rest. 204 00:10:34,520 --> 00:10:35,480 Let's all go back now. 205 00:10:40,280 --> 00:10:41,200 Mother, 206 00:10:41,680 --> 00:10:42,680 give me the antidote. 207 00:10:42,760 --> 00:10:44,240 What did she say to you? 208 00:10:44,320 --> 00:10:45,560 Mother, 209 00:10:45,640 --> 00:10:48,040 your idea of making me break out in a rash wasn't good at all. 210 00:10:48,520 --> 00:10:50,160 The maids you sent over 211 00:10:50,240 --> 00:10:51,920 can't do anything right. 212 00:10:57,600 --> 00:11:00,720 The matter was resolved just like that? 213 00:11:00,800 --> 00:11:01,640 Yes. 214 00:11:01,720 --> 00:11:03,480 I heard it was all a misunderstanding. 215 00:11:05,680 --> 00:11:07,240 Bring Li'er here. 216 00:11:07,320 --> 00:11:08,160 Yes. 217 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:17,440 Greetings, Grandmother. 218 00:11:18,400 --> 00:11:20,360 I made pear soup 219 00:11:20,440 --> 00:11:21,680 and thought of you. 220 00:11:22,960 --> 00:11:23,880 Thank you, Grandmother. 221 00:11:24,360 --> 00:11:25,200 Come. 222 00:11:25,280 --> 00:11:26,240 Sit here and drink it. 223 00:11:35,800 --> 00:11:37,680 I heard Ruoyao was sick today. 224 00:11:38,280 --> 00:11:40,360 And her mother summoned you for questioning. 225 00:11:40,440 --> 00:11:41,840 What happened? 226 00:11:42,440 --> 00:11:43,960 It was nothing serious. 227 00:11:44,800 --> 00:11:46,640 Ruoyao just wasn't feeling well. 228 00:11:58,840 --> 00:12:02,240 Some people are spreading rumors that you harbored ill intentions 229 00:12:03,120 --> 00:12:05,480 and the gift you gave became something poisonous. 230 00:12:06,120 --> 00:12:07,760 I'm not blind, you know. 231 00:12:08,600 --> 00:12:10,120 You can tell me the truth. 232 00:12:10,720 --> 00:12:12,440 It was my maid 233 00:12:13,080 --> 00:12:14,600 who made a mistake. 234 00:12:14,680 --> 00:12:16,880 She mixed up the gift I wanted to give Ruoyao. 235 00:12:17,720 --> 00:12:19,080 Mother will surely punish them. 236 00:12:20,640 --> 00:12:22,320 You're truly a sensible girl. 237 00:12:23,120 --> 00:12:26,680 It's heartbreaking to see you suffer such grievances. 238 00:12:27,720 --> 00:12:29,440 {\an8}After drinking the pear soup today, 239 00:12:30,240 --> 00:12:31,840 {\an8}I no longer feel wronged. 240 00:12:36,520 --> 00:12:40,200 I remember that your mother chose 241 00:12:40,280 --> 00:12:42,280 those two maids in your courtyard. 242 00:12:45,080 --> 00:12:45,920 Ms. Zhang. 243 00:12:48,960 --> 00:12:51,800 -Accompany Li'er to Fangfei Courtyard. -Yes. 244 00:12:52,680 --> 00:12:53,520 Grandmother. 245 00:12:53,600 --> 00:12:55,040 This is my idea. 246 00:12:55,640 --> 00:12:57,040 Just do as I say. 247 00:12:58,960 --> 00:13:00,000 That woman is not here. 248 00:13:00,080 --> 00:13:01,400 So this place is ours. 249 00:13:01,480 --> 00:13:02,520 We can... 250 00:13:02,600 --> 00:13:03,920 -Do what we want. -Do what we want. 251 00:13:06,640 --> 00:13:07,480 Zhang, Wang. 252 00:13:07,560 --> 00:13:08,400 Li and Zhao. 253 00:13:08,480 --> 00:13:09,600 -Why are you here? -What brings you here? 254 00:13:09,680 --> 00:13:10,840 -We're here to get you. -We're here to take you. 255 00:13:10,920 --> 00:13:12,040 -Get them! -Go! 256 00:13:12,120 --> 00:13:13,160 What are they doing? 257 00:13:13,720 --> 00:13:14,760 They want to take us away? 258 00:13:14,840 --> 00:13:15,880 -Don't touch me. -Stop. 259 00:13:15,960 --> 00:13:17,200 -Stop it. -You're hurting me. 260 00:13:17,280 --> 00:13:18,880 Let go! 261 00:13:18,960 --> 00:13:20,680 -Cut it out! -Let go. 262 00:13:21,280 --> 00:13:23,720 Drag these two troublemakers out 263 00:13:23,800 --> 00:13:24,880 and punish them. 264 00:13:26,680 --> 00:13:27,760 -Ms. Zhang. -Ms. Zhang. 265 00:13:27,840 --> 00:13:28,720 Is there a mistake? 266 00:13:28,800 --> 00:13:30,600 -Ms. Zhang, we're innocent. -That's right. 267 00:13:30,680 --> 00:13:31,520 Take them away. 268 00:13:32,320 --> 00:13:33,760 Ms. Zhang. 269 00:13:34,520 --> 00:13:35,440 -Zhang, Wang. -Li, Zhao. 270 00:13:35,520 --> 00:13:37,720 -We're innocent. -We're innocent. 271 00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:39,720 Xiangqiao, this is all your fault. 272 00:13:39,800 --> 00:13:40,640 How is it my fault? 273 00:13:41,560 --> 00:13:43,680 -Come on. -I'm not going. Let go. 274 00:13:43,760 --> 00:13:44,720 -No! -I don't want to! 275 00:13:44,800 --> 00:13:46,840 No, I'm not going! 276 00:13:46,920 --> 00:13:47,800 I'm innocent! 277 00:13:47,880 --> 00:13:50,240 Ms. Jiang Li, we're wrongfully accused! 278 00:13:50,320 --> 00:13:51,440 I'm not going. 279 00:13:51,520 --> 00:13:53,480 Ms. Jiang Li, we're innocent! 280 00:13:53,560 --> 00:13:54,640 We're wrongfully accused! 281 00:13:57,080 --> 00:13:58,800 Ms. Jiang Li, you must be in shock. 282 00:13:58,880 --> 00:14:00,840 Old Madam already gave instructions 283 00:14:00,920 --> 00:14:03,080 to send you new maids tomorrow. 284 00:14:03,160 --> 00:14:05,320 You can keep the ones you're satisfied with. 285 00:14:05,880 --> 00:14:06,920 I'm grateful to Grandmother 286 00:14:07,640 --> 00:14:09,720 and thank you too, Ms. Zhang, for coming. 287 00:14:09,800 --> 00:14:11,320 Would you like to come in for tea? 288 00:14:11,400 --> 00:14:13,280 I still need to report back. 289 00:14:13,360 --> 00:14:15,880 -Ms. Jiang Li, please rest well. -All right. 290 00:14:19,160 --> 00:14:20,120 Jiang Li. 291 00:14:25,800 --> 00:14:27,320 You won this fight beautifully. 292 00:14:27,400 --> 00:14:29,000 Grandmother never gets involved 293 00:14:29,080 --> 00:14:30,160 in household affairs. 294 00:14:30,240 --> 00:14:31,680 This time, she stepped in 295 00:14:32,240 --> 00:14:34,040 and even took care of everything for you. 296 00:14:34,120 --> 00:14:35,160 What did you do? 297 00:14:35,240 --> 00:14:37,000 It's because Grandmother has a kind heart. 298 00:14:37,080 --> 00:14:38,960 Grandmother is very perceptive, you know? 299 00:14:39,040 --> 00:14:41,920 Even if she saw through Aunt Shuran's schemes, 300 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,200 she wouldn't say anything. 301 00:14:43,280 --> 00:14:44,800 This time, Ms. Zhang came over 302 00:14:44,880 --> 00:14:46,400 and took care of everything for you. 303 00:14:46,920 --> 00:14:49,600 You can rest easy now 304 00:14:49,680 --> 00:14:50,680 and won't be harmed 305 00:14:50,760 --> 00:14:52,480 by those lame tricks anymore. 306 00:14:53,040 --> 00:14:54,760 I must thank you, 307 00:14:54,840 --> 00:14:56,000 my good cousin. 308 00:14:59,120 --> 00:15:00,000 It's Jingrui 309 00:15:00,800 --> 00:15:02,360 or just Little Ruirui is fine. 310 00:15:05,160 --> 00:15:06,880 After all, gifts blind the eyes. 311 00:15:07,440 --> 00:15:10,120 And I really like the little turtle you gave me. 312 00:15:11,240 --> 00:15:13,800 By the way, I heard your chrysanthemum tea is especially good. 313 00:15:13,880 --> 00:15:15,040 Let me try some. 314 00:15:15,120 --> 00:15:15,960 Come on. 315 00:15:17,480 --> 00:15:18,520 Old Madam, 316 00:15:18,600 --> 00:15:20,600 we've dealt with those two maids. 317 00:15:20,680 --> 00:15:23,040 Tomorrow, help pick someone reliable 318 00:15:23,520 --> 00:15:24,840 to send over. 319 00:15:25,640 --> 00:15:26,480 Yes. 320 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:32,040 She has been managing the household for so many years. 321 00:15:32,120 --> 00:15:33,760 Why can't she let things go? 322 00:15:34,560 --> 00:15:36,960 Li'er came back with nothing 323 00:15:37,040 --> 00:15:38,760 and suffered so much in the mountain. 324 00:15:38,840 --> 00:15:40,880 What harm is there in being nicer to her? 325 00:15:42,720 --> 00:15:44,560 Yuanbai adores her so much. 326 00:15:45,960 --> 00:15:47,160 We're both women. 327 00:15:47,920 --> 00:15:49,160 And I can't say 328 00:15:49,640 --> 00:15:51,360 that Yuanbai is wrong. 329 00:15:51,440 --> 00:15:53,360 Madam Ji is a smart person. 330 00:15:53,440 --> 00:15:55,880 I'm sure she'll behave in the future. 331 00:15:56,760 --> 00:15:58,360 Let's hope your words come true. 332 00:16:01,640 --> 00:16:04,320 Why did Old Madam suddenly ask about this? 333 00:16:04,920 --> 00:16:06,760 I'm not too sure either. 334 00:16:06,840 --> 00:16:07,760 I just heard 335 00:16:07,840 --> 00:16:09,760 Old Madam suddenly summoned Ms. Jiang Li over 336 00:16:09,840 --> 00:16:11,960 and sold her maids. 337 00:16:12,040 --> 00:16:13,680 They said she'll send new maids to her. 338 00:16:15,360 --> 00:16:17,280 She's trying to keep me in check. 339 00:16:18,520 --> 00:16:19,480 But the Old Madam 340 00:16:19,560 --> 00:16:21,040 didn't pursue this matter. 341 00:16:21,120 --> 00:16:22,240 This means 342 00:16:22,320 --> 00:16:24,200 she doesn't want to have a fallout with you. 343 00:16:24,280 --> 00:16:26,200 It was clearly Ruoyao's Hairpin Ceremony. 344 00:16:26,800 --> 00:16:28,880 Yet that girl stole the limelight. 345 00:16:29,440 --> 00:16:30,920 I even had to adorn her hair 346 00:16:31,000 --> 00:16:33,120 in front of everyone. 347 00:16:33,680 --> 00:16:34,720 Since it has come to this, 348 00:16:35,200 --> 00:16:37,040 I must fulfill my duties 349 00:16:37,120 --> 00:16:39,240 as a mother now. 350 00:16:39,320 --> 00:16:40,560 What do you have in mind, Madam Ji? 351 00:16:42,800 --> 00:16:44,440 Now that she has entered adulthood, 352 00:16:45,000 --> 00:16:46,320 I must plan 353 00:16:46,840 --> 00:16:48,840 her marriage properly 354 00:16:49,600 --> 00:16:50,480 to avoid 355 00:16:51,000 --> 00:16:52,880 being accused of ill-treatment. 356 00:17:03,920 --> 00:17:05,760 My lady, my name is Bai Xue. 357 00:17:05,839 --> 00:17:07,680 This is her background. 358 00:17:07,760 --> 00:17:08,800 My lady, please review it. 359 00:17:08,880 --> 00:17:10,040 If you're satisfied with her, 360 00:17:10,119 --> 00:17:11,520 you can keep her around. 361 00:17:13,520 --> 00:17:14,560 Thank you, Ms. Zhang. 362 00:17:19,960 --> 00:17:21,440 BAI XUE, BORN IN ZAOHUA VILLAGE 363 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,920 My lady, I'm healthy and strong. 364 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,640 I can clean the courtyard. 365 00:17:26,280 --> 00:17:28,000 It states here 366 00:17:28,600 --> 00:17:30,000 that you're from Zaohua Village. 367 00:17:34,800 --> 00:17:36,160 I know a girl 368 00:17:36,880 --> 00:17:38,120 who's also from Zaohua Village. 369 00:17:38,680 --> 00:17:40,040 What's her name? 370 00:17:40,120 --> 00:17:41,480 I may know her. 371 00:17:41,560 --> 00:17:42,400 Haitang. 372 00:17:43,520 --> 00:17:44,480 She's over 20 years old. 373 00:17:45,000 --> 00:17:46,200 She has two younger brothers. 374 00:17:47,120 --> 00:17:48,520 I've never heard of her before. 375 00:17:48,600 --> 00:17:52,160 But my parents have been living in Zaohua Village for a long time. 376 00:17:52,240 --> 00:17:53,240 I can write home 377 00:17:53,320 --> 00:17:54,560 and ask around. 378 00:17:55,360 --> 00:17:56,520 Thank you. 379 00:18:04,200 --> 00:18:05,040 Miss. 380 00:18:05,120 --> 00:18:06,960 Why are you searching for a girl named Haitang? 381 00:18:07,520 --> 00:18:09,960 Haitang was my maid. 382 00:18:11,320 --> 00:18:12,320 After that incident, 383 00:18:12,400 --> 00:18:13,440 I never saw her again. 384 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,560 But her disappearance is fishy. 385 00:18:16,520 --> 00:18:17,880 Perhaps she knows something. 386 00:18:18,440 --> 00:18:19,440 I'm not sure 387 00:18:19,520 --> 00:18:20,840 if she was also harmed. 388 00:18:22,120 --> 00:18:23,120 If I can find her, 389 00:18:24,640 --> 00:18:28,000 it might reveal the truth of what happened. 390 00:18:50,520 --> 00:18:51,480 Dear. 391 00:18:54,280 --> 00:18:55,440 Dear, 392 00:18:55,520 --> 00:18:56,440 you're back. 393 00:18:59,480 --> 00:19:00,360 Are you all right? 394 00:19:02,680 --> 00:19:03,520 Does it hurt? 395 00:19:04,360 --> 00:19:05,600 I'm fine. 396 00:19:05,680 --> 00:19:07,080 Next time, let the servants handle 397 00:19:07,160 --> 00:19:08,720 the needlework. 398 00:19:08,800 --> 00:19:11,760 All these years, I've always sewn 399 00:19:11,840 --> 00:19:13,400 all of your clothing myself. 400 00:19:14,840 --> 00:19:17,120 {\an8}Everything in this house 401 00:19:17,200 --> 00:19:19,240 {\an8}is handled with these hands. 402 00:19:21,320 --> 00:19:22,720 Dear, it must be hard for you. 403 00:19:23,280 --> 00:19:26,040 I just learned these things after marriage. 404 00:19:26,120 --> 00:19:29,080 My parents never taught me these things at home before. 405 00:19:29,560 --> 00:19:31,440 They only let me focus on practicing guqin. 406 00:19:31,520 --> 00:19:32,440 That's right. 407 00:19:34,920 --> 00:19:36,440 When we first met, 408 00:19:37,800 --> 00:19:40,400 you played a song 409 00:19:40,960 --> 00:19:42,480 at your father's banquet. 410 00:19:43,120 --> 00:19:45,560 I still can't forget it. 411 00:19:46,400 --> 00:19:48,280 {\an8}But now, these hands 412 00:19:48,840 --> 00:19:51,160 {\an8}are worn out from the household's affairs. 413 00:19:52,640 --> 00:19:54,000 My little hardships 414 00:19:54,080 --> 00:19:55,680 are nothing compared to yours. 415 00:19:56,840 --> 00:19:58,360 You must be tired. 416 00:20:03,720 --> 00:20:04,560 Have some tea. 417 00:20:04,640 --> 00:20:05,480 All right. 418 00:20:06,600 --> 00:20:09,680 I've been unable to manage Li'er's affairs properly. 419 00:20:10,160 --> 00:20:13,480 I feel ashamed as a mother. 420 00:20:14,960 --> 00:20:16,760 It's not entirely your fault. 421 00:20:16,840 --> 00:20:19,080 Although Li'er was in the mountain for years, 422 00:20:19,160 --> 00:20:20,800 she's gentle and sensible. 423 00:20:20,880 --> 00:20:22,720 I want to find a good husband for her. 424 00:20:24,200 --> 00:20:26,760 I heard the Minister of Personnel's youngest son 425 00:20:26,840 --> 00:20:27,840 is still not married. 426 00:20:27,920 --> 00:20:30,080 He has a good appearance and character. 427 00:20:30,760 --> 00:20:32,120 His family isn't that prestigious. 428 00:20:37,320 --> 00:20:39,560 Minister Zhao's rank is below yours. 429 00:20:40,120 --> 00:20:42,120 But he is loyal and steady, 430 00:20:42,880 --> 00:20:46,160 which is rare in officialdom. 431 00:20:46,720 --> 00:20:50,800 Zhao Qi is also good-looking and well-educated. 432 00:20:50,880 --> 00:20:52,600 I'm sure he would treat Li'er well. 433 00:21:00,760 --> 00:21:02,440 Li'er was raised in Zhennv Hall 434 00:21:02,520 --> 00:21:04,320 without formal education. 435 00:21:04,400 --> 00:21:05,920 She had a questionable reputation too. 436 00:21:06,760 --> 00:21:09,600 With His Majesty's promotion of female education, 437 00:21:10,520 --> 00:21:11,400 it's natural 438 00:21:11,480 --> 00:21:13,400 to want a well-educated daughter-in-law. 439 00:21:13,960 --> 00:21:16,440 Li'er is lacking in this aspect. 440 00:21:17,280 --> 00:21:19,280 If someone marries her 441 00:21:19,840 --> 00:21:21,040 just to gain favor with you 442 00:21:21,120 --> 00:21:23,360 but disdains and mistreats her, 443 00:21:23,440 --> 00:21:24,960 won't that be my fault? 444 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:29,960 So after much consideration, 445 00:21:30,040 --> 00:21:31,560 I sought the Zhao family 446 00:21:31,640 --> 00:21:33,240 and asked for their opinion. 447 00:21:33,320 --> 00:21:35,000 They're very willing. 448 00:21:35,080 --> 00:21:37,680 Besides, Li'er has your support. 449 00:21:38,240 --> 00:21:41,000 She won't suffer after she marries. 450 00:21:41,960 --> 00:21:43,280 You're right. 451 00:21:44,120 --> 00:21:47,040 But we should also consider Li'er's feelings. 452 00:21:59,240 --> 00:22:01,160 Why are you staring at me, Father? 453 00:22:04,320 --> 00:22:08,440 I think you're now an adult 454 00:22:10,640 --> 00:22:13,240 and it's time to consider marriage. 455 00:22:14,640 --> 00:22:16,120 I've only just returned. 456 00:22:17,080 --> 00:22:18,640 Are you already trying to send me away? 457 00:22:21,120 --> 00:22:22,720 Don't be ridiculous. 458 00:22:23,600 --> 00:22:25,480 We've just reunited 459 00:22:25,560 --> 00:22:26,960 and we're talking about separating. 460 00:22:28,520 --> 00:22:29,640 I feel upset. 461 00:22:31,840 --> 00:22:34,280 I'm not forcing you to marry now. 462 00:22:35,280 --> 00:22:37,440 We can meet him first. 463 00:22:37,520 --> 00:22:39,160 If it's a good match, let's agree on it, 464 00:22:39,760 --> 00:22:41,640 then we can discuss marriage later. 465 00:22:43,240 --> 00:22:46,560 Your mother has worked hard on this for you. 466 00:22:49,600 --> 00:22:51,360 We can't let her down. 467 00:22:54,360 --> 00:22:55,200 All right. 468 00:22:56,640 --> 00:22:58,120 I'll do as you say. 469 00:23:03,040 --> 00:23:03,880 Miss, 470 00:23:03,960 --> 00:23:04,960 why is Ji Shuran 471 00:23:05,040 --> 00:23:06,880 suddenly introducing a marriage prospect to you? 472 00:23:09,880 --> 00:23:12,880 I'm sure she wants to get rid of me, 473 00:23:12,960 --> 00:23:14,280 so she's eager to marry me off. 474 00:23:16,040 --> 00:23:17,400 Who is Zhao Qi? 475 00:23:18,320 --> 00:23:19,560 I did ask around. 476 00:23:19,640 --> 00:23:20,600 He's a talented scholar. 477 00:23:21,320 --> 00:23:23,240 Three years ago, he performed exceptionally well 478 00:23:23,320 --> 00:23:24,680 at the Imperial Academy's examination, 479 00:23:24,760 --> 00:23:26,680 earning an audience with His Majesty and rewards. 480 00:23:26,760 --> 00:23:28,360 However, he refused an official position. 481 00:23:30,840 --> 00:23:32,520 Why would Ji Shuran 482 00:23:32,600 --> 00:23:35,200 give me such a good match? 483 00:23:35,880 --> 00:23:37,960 Maybe if the match is not good enough, 484 00:23:38,040 --> 00:23:40,040 his lordship wouldn't agree so easily. 485 00:23:41,640 --> 00:23:42,920 There must be something fishy. 486 00:23:45,120 --> 00:23:47,080 How about you talk to his lordship 487 00:23:47,160 --> 00:23:48,040 and reject it? 488 00:23:49,040 --> 00:23:49,880 No. 489 00:23:50,640 --> 00:23:52,120 He already said 490 00:23:52,200 --> 00:23:54,440 Ji Shuran worked hard on this, so we can't disappoint her. 491 00:23:55,080 --> 00:23:56,320 If I mention it again, 492 00:23:56,840 --> 00:23:58,320 I will be ungrateful. 493 00:24:01,880 --> 00:24:02,720 Miss, 494 00:24:02,800 --> 00:24:04,440 what if you talk to Old Madam? 495 00:24:04,520 --> 00:24:06,640 So what if she's rushing 496 00:24:07,400 --> 00:24:09,080 to find a good husband for her stepdaughter? 497 00:24:09,600 --> 00:24:10,560 Is Ji Shuran wrong? 498 00:24:11,640 --> 00:24:13,480 -Well... -If it's not a huge problem, 499 00:24:14,040 --> 00:24:16,160 Grandmother can't blame her. 500 00:24:18,080 --> 00:24:19,120 We must handle 501 00:24:20,960 --> 00:24:22,080 this matter ourselves. 502 00:24:23,960 --> 00:24:25,160 Chancellor Jiang. 503 00:24:27,520 --> 00:24:28,880 This is my son, Zhao Qi. 504 00:24:30,200 --> 00:24:31,360 Greetings, Chancellor Jiang. 505 00:24:32,040 --> 00:24:33,240 Greetings, Mrs. Jiang. 506 00:24:35,360 --> 00:24:38,880 Not bad. He looks quite dignified indeed. 507 00:24:39,520 --> 00:24:42,240 Ms. Jiang Li looks lovely. 508 00:24:42,320 --> 00:24:43,400 Greetings, Mrs. Zhao. 509 00:24:44,760 --> 00:24:46,360 These are some small gifts from us. 510 00:24:46,440 --> 00:24:47,920 Have a seat. 511 00:24:53,240 --> 00:24:54,240 Serve the tea. 512 00:24:55,480 --> 00:24:56,920 Our courtyards 513 00:24:57,400 --> 00:24:59,240 have some pleasant views. 514 00:24:59,960 --> 00:25:01,480 Mr. Zhao, it's your first time here. 515 00:25:02,080 --> 00:25:05,280 How about we let Li'er show you around? 516 00:25:07,840 --> 00:25:08,960 That'd be great. 517 00:25:13,920 --> 00:25:14,880 Ms. Jiang Li, after you. 518 00:25:21,280 --> 00:25:23,200 Finding a good husband for Jiang Li 519 00:25:23,280 --> 00:25:24,960 is the best solution to deal with her. 520 00:25:25,560 --> 00:25:27,440 Mr. Zhao made some trouble a few years ago 521 00:25:27,520 --> 00:25:30,000 and only got out of it after working for my father. 522 00:25:31,000 --> 00:25:33,280 This gave my father a hold over him for life. 523 00:25:33,360 --> 00:25:34,840 I hate Jiang Li. 524 00:25:35,320 --> 00:25:36,640 Without us getting involved, 525 00:25:37,240 --> 00:25:38,280 she'll never be able 526 00:25:39,320 --> 00:25:42,080 to turn the tables in this lifetime. 527 00:25:43,880 --> 00:25:44,720 Ms. Jiang Li, 528 00:25:45,240 --> 00:25:46,240 I've prepared a small gift 529 00:25:46,320 --> 00:25:47,520 for our first meeting. 530 00:25:54,440 --> 00:25:55,280 Is this blush? 531 00:25:55,760 --> 00:25:56,600 Yes. 532 00:25:57,080 --> 00:25:59,080 It is made from purple jasmine, 533 00:25:59,640 --> 00:26:01,440 giving it a hint of cold purple color. 534 00:26:01,520 --> 00:26:02,640 It's delicate yet elegant. 535 00:26:03,240 --> 00:26:05,240 It's not suitable for ordinary women 536 00:26:05,320 --> 00:26:06,840 but just right for you. 537 00:26:07,400 --> 00:26:09,000 Mr. Zhao, you're so thoughtful. 538 00:26:09,640 --> 00:26:11,800 But I did not prepare anything for you. 539 00:26:11,880 --> 00:26:12,720 It's all right. 540 00:26:13,240 --> 00:26:14,520 Let's end the pleasantries here. 541 00:26:14,600 --> 00:26:16,240 After living in Zhennv Hall for ten years, 542 00:26:16,320 --> 00:26:18,120 you returned in a grand fashion. 543 00:26:18,200 --> 00:26:20,120 You must be a smart person. 544 00:26:21,040 --> 00:26:23,640 Shall we be frank? 545 00:26:24,240 --> 00:26:25,560 Mr. Zhao, you're straightforward. 546 00:26:25,640 --> 00:26:27,160 I don't like beating around the bush either. 547 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,200 Great. 548 00:26:29,280 --> 00:26:30,440 I'll drop my act now. 549 00:26:31,080 --> 00:26:32,840 Listen. 550 00:26:32,920 --> 00:26:33,920 My parents 551 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:36,280 hope for a prosperous family line. 552 00:26:36,360 --> 00:26:38,800 So after we're married, I hope 553 00:26:38,880 --> 00:26:40,720 your top priority is growing the family. 554 00:26:43,920 --> 00:26:45,840 Mr. Zhao, you sure are frank and straightforward. 555 00:26:46,320 --> 00:26:47,920 But it's too early to discuss this. 556 00:26:49,840 --> 00:26:51,000 Here's the thing. 557 00:26:51,080 --> 00:26:53,440 I'll skip the romantic words, 558 00:26:53,520 --> 00:26:55,320 so you don't have to put up a pretense, 559 00:26:55,400 --> 00:26:56,840 then play hard to get later. 560 00:26:56,920 --> 00:26:59,600 You still have to marry me after going back and forth that way, right? 561 00:27:00,160 --> 00:27:02,360 So it never occurred to you that I'd reject you? 562 00:27:06,320 --> 00:27:07,480 You dare to refuse a marriage? 563 00:27:07,560 --> 00:27:08,400 Can't I? 564 00:27:08,880 --> 00:27:10,160 What a joke. 565 00:27:10,240 --> 00:27:11,800 Besides me, who else can you marry? 566 00:27:14,360 --> 00:27:16,040 Since ancient times, 567 00:27:16,120 --> 00:27:18,240 marriage arrangements have always been about status. 568 00:27:18,840 --> 00:27:21,480 I'm the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family 569 00:27:21,560 --> 00:27:23,840 and your father's rank is lower than my father's. 570 00:27:23,920 --> 00:27:25,920 How high can your status be? 571 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:26,960 Must I marry you? 572 00:27:27,040 --> 00:27:28,720 Do you really think 573 00:27:28,800 --> 00:27:30,520 your status as a legitimate daughter 574 00:27:30,600 --> 00:27:31,680 allows you 575 00:27:31,760 --> 00:27:32,960 to pick any man in this world? 576 00:27:33,040 --> 00:27:35,200 You probably don't know 577 00:27:35,280 --> 00:27:36,320 how the other elites 578 00:27:36,880 --> 00:27:38,480 in the city view you. 579 00:27:38,560 --> 00:27:41,040 Then please enlighten me. 580 00:27:41,120 --> 00:27:44,120 Then I shall reluctantly 581 00:27:44,200 --> 00:27:45,360 explain it to you. 582 00:27:48,760 --> 00:27:50,240 In noble family marriage unions, 583 00:27:50,320 --> 00:27:52,920 reputation is the most important thing. 584 00:27:53,520 --> 00:27:55,680 Then appearance and talent come after. 585 00:27:55,760 --> 00:27:57,680 A lady's virtue is important. 586 00:27:58,560 --> 00:27:59,920 How's yours? 587 00:28:04,080 --> 00:28:05,440 Your clothing style 588 00:28:05,520 --> 00:28:06,520 is extremely tacky. 589 00:28:07,520 --> 00:28:08,720 As for your appearance, 590 00:28:10,440 --> 00:28:11,920 it's quite unique, 591 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,800 lacking proper care, showing signs of fatigue. 592 00:28:14,280 --> 00:28:15,600 As for your talent, 593 00:28:16,160 --> 00:28:18,080 you stayed in the mountain for ten years 594 00:28:18,160 --> 00:28:19,760 without proper education. 595 00:28:19,840 --> 00:28:22,560 So how many words can you even read? 596 00:28:23,120 --> 00:28:24,200 As for your reputation, 597 00:28:24,760 --> 00:28:27,160 everyone knows about the matricide and fratricide. 598 00:28:27,720 --> 00:28:29,280 If you were from an ordinary family, 599 00:28:29,360 --> 00:28:31,080 you'd marry just anyone. 600 00:28:31,160 --> 00:28:33,760 But as the Jiang family's legitimate daughter, 601 00:28:33,840 --> 00:28:35,000 you could marry 602 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:36,800 some lower-class illegitimate sons 603 00:28:36,880 --> 00:28:37,920 or be a concubine. 604 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:40,000 But even if you were willing, 605 00:28:40,080 --> 00:28:41,800 would your family agree to that? 606 00:28:42,760 --> 00:28:43,960 In the capital, 607 00:28:44,040 --> 00:28:45,760 officials above the fifth rank 608 00:28:45,840 --> 00:28:47,240 won't accept you. 609 00:28:47,320 --> 00:28:48,480 And your family won't accept 610 00:28:48,560 --> 00:28:50,080 those below the fifth rank. 611 00:28:50,640 --> 00:28:51,480 That's why 612 00:28:51,560 --> 00:28:53,880 you need to thank the heavens 613 00:28:55,000 --> 00:28:57,360 that the Zhao family agreed to this arrangement today. 614 00:28:57,440 --> 00:29:00,200 So are you the only one I can marry then? 615 00:29:00,280 --> 00:29:01,400 Do you have any other choice? 616 00:29:01,480 --> 00:29:03,960 Considering your nobility, 617 00:29:04,040 --> 00:29:06,280 why would you want to marry someone like me? 618 00:29:06,360 --> 00:29:08,560 To grow the family. 619 00:29:13,760 --> 00:29:15,840 I guess you're not young anymore. 620 00:29:18,160 --> 00:29:21,120 Men don't age as gracefully as women. 621 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:24,080 I can see the lines around your eyes. 622 00:29:24,160 --> 00:29:25,160 Really? 623 00:29:28,080 --> 00:29:29,040 Wait. 624 00:29:29,120 --> 00:29:30,760 Just tell me what you want to say. 625 00:29:30,840 --> 00:29:33,760 There can only be one possibility for a fine man like you in the capital 626 00:29:33,840 --> 00:29:36,240 to be unmarried at your age 627 00:29:36,320 --> 00:29:38,400 and just focused 628 00:29:39,000 --> 00:29:40,160 on pleasing your parents. 629 00:29:43,600 --> 00:29:44,760 What is it? 630 00:29:44,840 --> 00:29:47,080 You have a lover but can't marry her. 631 00:29:49,280 --> 00:29:53,120 I never expected you to be such a joker. 632 00:29:54,040 --> 00:29:54,960 Have a grape. 633 00:29:55,600 --> 00:29:56,440 What's the matter? 634 00:29:57,120 --> 00:29:59,400 Does she not meet the standards of the Zhao family? 635 00:29:59,480 --> 00:30:01,040 Which brothel is she from? 636 00:30:02,200 --> 00:30:03,040 You... 637 00:30:03,760 --> 00:30:04,880 What are you talking about? 638 00:30:05,600 --> 00:30:07,480 Others may not understand, but I do. 639 00:30:09,600 --> 00:30:10,680 When you were young, 640 00:30:10,760 --> 00:30:12,920 you saw how beautiful the lady from the brothel was, 641 00:30:13,000 --> 00:30:14,560 so you kept her outside your home 642 00:30:14,640 --> 00:30:17,560 and played the role of a husband. 643 00:30:17,640 --> 00:30:19,760 You clearly like her but don't dare to bring her home 644 00:30:20,320 --> 00:30:22,240 for fear of being scolded by your parents. 645 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:23,760 You didn't fuss over getting married. 646 00:30:24,640 --> 00:30:26,800 Fortunately, you're still young, 647 00:30:26,880 --> 00:30:29,160 so you have ample excuses to drag your marriage. 648 00:30:29,760 --> 00:30:31,800 Now that you're older, 649 00:30:31,880 --> 00:30:33,720 how can your parents tolerate this anymore? 650 00:30:34,400 --> 00:30:36,320 You can't delay it 651 00:30:36,840 --> 00:30:39,000 and are afraid of exposing your secret lover. 652 00:30:40,360 --> 00:30:42,200 So you must quickly find 653 00:30:42,280 --> 00:30:45,160 a suitable match from a respectable family. 654 00:30:45,240 --> 00:30:46,120 However, 655 00:30:46,880 --> 00:30:48,800 those suitable matches look down on you 656 00:30:49,520 --> 00:30:52,880 because you're old. 657 00:30:53,560 --> 00:30:55,480 You can't aim for prestigious families 658 00:30:55,560 --> 00:30:58,200 and your parents won't accept those with low standards. 659 00:30:58,280 --> 00:30:59,440 So you set your eyes on me, 660 00:30:59,520 --> 00:31:02,040 a notorious legitimate daughter from a renowned family. 661 00:31:02,120 --> 00:31:05,920 So you're begging me to be kind, 662 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:08,400 self-sacrificing, and heroic 663 00:31:08,480 --> 00:31:10,360 to rescue you from dire situations. 664 00:31:10,440 --> 00:31:11,920 Such baseless statements, nonsense, 665 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,240 fabrication, and hogwash. 666 00:31:13,880 --> 00:31:16,120 Mr. Zhao, you're an unparalleled talent, 667 00:31:16,200 --> 00:31:18,040 well-learned, with remarkable literary talent. 668 00:31:18,120 --> 00:31:19,800 -You... -What? 669 00:31:20,360 --> 00:31:21,520 Zhao Qi, 670 00:31:21,600 --> 00:31:22,760 let me be clear. 671 00:31:22,840 --> 00:31:24,440 I won't marry you. 672 00:31:24,520 --> 00:31:26,760 First, I'm discerning 673 00:31:26,840 --> 00:31:28,320 and won't turn a blind eye. 674 00:31:28,400 --> 00:31:30,760 Second, I have other matters to attend to. 675 00:31:30,840 --> 00:31:31,840 I can't marry anyone. 676 00:31:31,920 --> 00:31:33,880 Go and reject this marriage. 677 00:31:34,440 --> 00:31:36,000 Otherwise, when I'm in a bad mood, 678 00:31:36,080 --> 00:31:39,040 I'll bring my family to your secret lover and send her to your Zhao family. 679 00:31:39,120 --> 00:31:40,760 At this moment, 680 00:31:40,840 --> 00:31:43,560 are you threatening me? 681 00:31:43,640 --> 00:31:45,560 It's not a threat. 682 00:31:45,640 --> 00:31:47,240 I'm just ending our marriage arrangement. 683 00:31:48,240 --> 00:31:51,320 What I'll say next is a threat. 684 00:31:52,640 --> 00:31:53,960 Zhao Qi, 685 00:31:54,040 --> 00:31:55,520 listen to me clearly. 686 00:31:56,320 --> 00:31:58,720 You can toy with a lady without support. 687 00:31:58,800 --> 00:32:02,240 But marrying a lady from a noble family just to continue your family line 688 00:32:02,320 --> 00:32:03,640 is unheard of. 689 00:32:04,360 --> 00:32:06,200 I'll let your behavior slide today. 690 00:32:06,280 --> 00:32:07,920 But if I ever find out 691 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:10,720 you treat other ladies like this. 692 00:32:10,800 --> 00:32:12,120 I'll expose everything 693 00:32:12,600 --> 00:32:15,120 and the Zhao family will be humiliated in the capital. 694 00:32:17,680 --> 00:32:18,840 Go. 695 00:32:19,640 --> 00:32:22,640 If we keep talking, you'll reveal your true colors 696 00:32:23,280 --> 00:32:24,640 and it'll be an eyesore. 697 00:32:28,560 --> 00:32:31,000 I do proper care daily. 698 00:32:38,480 --> 00:32:40,640 These two have been away for quite a while. 699 00:32:40,720 --> 00:32:42,240 They must be getting along well. 700 00:32:46,160 --> 00:32:48,920 Mr. Zhao doesn't seem to be interested in me. 701 00:32:49,000 --> 00:32:50,200 What? 702 00:32:55,920 --> 00:32:56,920 Yes, Mother. 703 00:32:59,760 --> 00:33:02,320 Let's discuss this marriage matter again. 704 00:33:17,440 --> 00:33:19,040 Miss, you're so clever. 705 00:33:19,760 --> 00:33:21,640 How did you know he had a lover? 706 00:33:23,320 --> 00:33:24,840 I had a friend 707 00:33:24,920 --> 00:33:27,280 who went through this kind of ordeal. 708 00:33:27,360 --> 00:33:28,680 Ever since we had Ping'an, 709 00:33:28,760 --> 00:33:30,560 he hasn't touched me. 710 00:33:31,480 --> 00:33:34,120 He spends his time with his lover outside, drinking and having fun. 711 00:33:34,720 --> 00:33:35,760 DAI YUN 712 00:33:35,840 --> 00:33:36,760 Ms. Xue. 713 00:33:37,600 --> 00:33:39,960 Sorry to tell you about these things. 714 00:33:41,560 --> 00:33:43,440 What's your plan after this? 715 00:33:44,160 --> 00:33:46,000 Now that I have Ping'an 716 00:33:46,080 --> 00:33:47,360 and his family has a descendant, 717 00:33:47,920 --> 00:33:50,960 his parents can't meddle no matter how much he's having fun. 718 00:33:51,880 --> 00:33:53,800 This is how my life would be forever. 719 00:33:53,880 --> 00:33:54,960 As for you, 720 00:33:55,480 --> 00:33:58,000 you must keep this in mind. 721 00:33:59,560 --> 00:34:02,080 Those who just want women 722 00:34:02,560 --> 00:34:04,240 to continue their family line 723 00:34:04,320 --> 00:34:05,400 are shameless. 724 00:34:06,280 --> 00:34:09,159 Women are doomed for one wrong decision, 725 00:34:09,239 --> 00:34:11,639 but men can be philanderers 726 00:34:11,719 --> 00:34:14,239 and their families would even go to great lengths to cover it up. 727 00:34:14,320 --> 00:34:15,520 How despicable. 728 00:34:16,080 --> 00:34:17,679 But Ji Shuran is determined 729 00:34:17,760 --> 00:34:19,199 to kick you out of the family now. 730 00:34:19,760 --> 00:34:23,159 Besides, marriages are decided by parents and arranged by matchmakers. 731 00:34:23,719 --> 00:34:25,360 You managed to get rid of Mr. Zhao today. 732 00:34:25,440 --> 00:34:27,320 There will be other prospects after this. 733 00:34:28,239 --> 00:34:29,600 What should we do then? 734 00:34:32,880 --> 00:34:34,760 To stay in the Jiang Residence, 735 00:34:34,840 --> 00:34:36,400 I need to find another way. 736 00:34:37,320 --> 00:34:38,159 What way? 737 00:34:43,360 --> 00:34:44,239 Walk out of here. 738 00:34:51,560 --> 00:34:53,520 YANG RESIDENCE 739 00:35:00,920 --> 00:35:02,080 What's the meaning of this? 740 00:35:02,160 --> 00:35:03,960 Yang Song is suspected of colluding with merchants 741 00:35:04,040 --> 00:35:04,960 to secretly sell official salt. 742 00:35:05,040 --> 00:35:06,440 We're ordered to arrest him. 743 00:35:06,520 --> 00:35:07,880 We have female family members here. 744 00:35:07,960 --> 00:35:10,280 Even secret guards cannot barge in like this. 745 00:35:10,360 --> 00:35:11,200 Mrs. Yang, 746 00:35:11,840 --> 00:35:13,200 since there are women in the house, 747 00:35:13,280 --> 00:35:14,320 we won't search inside. 748 00:35:15,120 --> 00:35:16,680 Please ask him to come out. 749 00:35:17,720 --> 00:35:18,720 Duke Su, 750 00:35:18,800 --> 00:35:20,280 there must be a mistake. 751 00:35:20,360 --> 00:35:21,560 My husband would never commit 752 00:35:21,640 --> 00:35:22,760 such a crime. 753 00:35:22,840 --> 00:35:24,600 He has been honest and upright all his life. 754 00:35:24,680 --> 00:35:26,280 He never accepted any gifts. 755 00:35:26,360 --> 00:35:27,240 But he gave away 756 00:35:27,320 --> 00:35:28,800 a lot of things from this household. 757 00:35:28,880 --> 00:35:31,040 How could such a person break the law? 758 00:35:31,120 --> 00:35:32,360 Mrs. Yang, have a seat. 759 00:35:32,440 --> 00:35:33,760 Please have a seat, Mrs. Yang. 760 00:35:40,240 --> 00:35:41,920 I believe you are unaware of this matter. 761 00:35:42,560 --> 00:35:44,080 I've investigated many cases like this. 762 00:35:44,160 --> 00:35:46,240 Even the Ministry of Justice sentenced him in the end, 763 00:35:46,320 --> 00:35:48,760 but his wife and kid were still crying about his innocence. 764 00:35:49,520 --> 00:35:50,640 They were unaware 765 00:35:50,720 --> 00:35:51,920 that their actions 766 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:54,120 wasted His Majesty's mercy. 767 00:35:54,200 --> 00:35:55,400 Once His Majesty was enraged, 768 00:35:55,480 --> 00:35:56,520 the family wasn't spared. 769 00:35:57,000 --> 00:35:58,960 Do you know 770 00:35:59,040 --> 00:36:00,160 where these people ended up? 771 00:36:01,040 --> 00:36:02,120 They were enslaved 772 00:36:02,200 --> 00:36:04,160 and confined at the Office of Instruction. 773 00:36:04,240 --> 00:36:07,920 Until death, they had no idea who failed them. 774 00:36:08,880 --> 00:36:10,160 Forget the wife. 775 00:36:10,680 --> 00:36:13,400 Even the pitiful young children became slaves 776 00:36:14,160 --> 00:36:15,280 with no future at all. 777 00:36:19,080 --> 00:36:20,240 Where is Yang Song? 778 00:36:46,320 --> 00:36:47,760 A confession letter? 779 00:36:48,720 --> 00:36:49,560 We've been tricked. 780 00:36:54,680 --> 00:36:55,640 Your Majesty, 781 00:36:55,720 --> 00:36:57,920 the Bureau of Salt and Iron had such a corrupt official. 782 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,360 I have failed in my duty. 783 00:36:59,880 --> 00:37:01,640 I'm willing to be punished. 784 00:37:01,720 --> 00:37:03,160 But before that, 785 00:37:03,240 --> 00:37:04,560 I ask 786 00:37:04,640 --> 00:37:06,240 for a chance to rectify the situation. 787 00:37:06,840 --> 00:37:08,960 I'll punish the people in the Bureau of Salt and Iron. 788 00:37:09,040 --> 00:37:11,720 I'm truly grateful to Duke Su for finding 789 00:37:11,800 --> 00:37:13,920 corrupt officials in the Bureau of Salt and Iron. 790 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:16,040 You don't need to praise me, Judge Kong. 791 00:37:16,560 --> 00:37:18,000 I put in so much effort. 792 00:37:18,080 --> 00:37:20,120 Yet I only caught this small corrupt official for you. 793 00:37:20,200 --> 00:37:21,800 Such is my incompetence. 794 00:37:21,880 --> 00:37:23,000 How about I 795 00:37:23,080 --> 00:37:24,240 take the punishment for this? 796 00:37:24,800 --> 00:37:27,200 Duke Su deserves credit for the salt trafficking case. 797 00:37:27,280 --> 00:37:28,560 As for the Bureau of Salt and Iron, 798 00:37:28,640 --> 00:37:30,120 corruption has been deep-rooted. 799 00:37:30,200 --> 00:37:31,520 It can't be purged overnight. 800 00:37:31,600 --> 00:37:33,960 But take this as a warning, Minister Kong. 801 00:37:34,560 --> 00:37:35,760 Be extremely cautious. 802 00:37:36,440 --> 00:37:38,880 I won't disappoint Your Majesty's trust. 803 00:37:39,880 --> 00:37:41,080 You're dismissed. 804 00:37:41,160 --> 00:37:42,600 -Minister Shen. -Yes, Your Majesty. 805 00:37:43,360 --> 00:37:46,320 How is the progress on the Imperial Examination reform? 806 00:37:46,400 --> 00:37:47,400 Your Majesty, 807 00:37:47,480 --> 00:37:48,680 I have started abolishing 808 00:37:48,760 --> 00:37:51,280 the pre-submission of literary samples and public recommendations. 809 00:37:51,360 --> 00:37:52,560 The exam will determine the ranking. 810 00:37:52,640 --> 00:37:54,000 The new anonymous grading system 811 00:37:54,080 --> 00:37:55,680 has also been implemented in the recent Provincial Examination. 812 00:37:55,760 --> 00:37:57,000 For next year's Imperial Examination, 813 00:37:57,080 --> 00:37:59,080 all examination halls will implement the new system. 814 00:37:59,160 --> 00:38:01,800 Other than that, post stations have been set up in some counties 815 00:38:01,880 --> 00:38:04,360 near the capital to issue vouchers and provide subsidies 816 00:38:04,440 --> 00:38:06,760 to underprivileged examinees heading to the capital for exams. 817 00:38:06,840 --> 00:38:08,480 After implementing this policy, 818 00:38:08,560 --> 00:38:10,240 it has raised the people's spirits. 819 00:38:10,320 --> 00:38:12,160 The number of examinees is increasing daily. 820 00:38:12,240 --> 00:38:13,280 Your Majesty, 821 00:38:13,360 --> 00:38:16,080 it's commendable to give underprivileged scholars opportunities. 822 00:38:16,160 --> 00:38:18,800 However, adding new rules and canceling literary work pre-submission 823 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:20,360 increases the burden on examiners. 824 00:38:20,440 --> 00:38:23,960 I've heard some cases of misjudgment in the Provincial Examination 825 00:38:24,040 --> 00:38:25,680 and examinees reported it to the government office. 826 00:38:25,760 --> 00:38:28,280 The capital's post stations also experienced chaos and overcrowding. 827 00:38:28,880 --> 00:38:30,840 The Imperial Examination is held every three years. 828 00:38:30,920 --> 00:38:32,680 Just relying on a single exam 829 00:38:32,760 --> 00:38:34,880 can lead to talented individuals failing 830 00:38:34,960 --> 00:38:36,840 and mediocre ones being selected. 831 00:38:36,920 --> 00:38:40,160 If the chief examiner could know some genuinely talented candidates 832 00:38:40,240 --> 00:38:41,920 through the pre-submission of literary work, 833 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,520 they would be better informed. 834 00:38:43,600 --> 00:38:44,880 Hastily abolishing this system 835 00:38:44,960 --> 00:38:47,200 could compromise fairness too. 836 00:38:47,280 --> 00:38:48,920 Better informed? 837 00:38:49,560 --> 00:38:51,600 Is it better informed about the examinees' talents 838 00:38:51,680 --> 00:38:54,000 or their family backgrounds? 839 00:38:55,760 --> 00:38:56,880 Your Majesty, 840 00:38:56,960 --> 00:38:58,040 I believe 841 00:38:58,120 --> 00:39:00,000 that since pre-submitted literary work 842 00:39:00,080 --> 00:39:02,320 can lead to collusion between examinees and examiners, 843 00:39:02,400 --> 00:39:03,640 abolishing it is the right move. 844 00:39:04,240 --> 00:39:06,480 As for Chancellor Li's concerns, 845 00:39:06,560 --> 00:39:10,040 the issue lies not in the new system but in the academic administration. 846 00:39:10,680 --> 00:39:14,480 Appointing competent officials to enhance academic administration 847 00:39:14,560 --> 00:39:17,640 to support the new exams is the way to address the fundamental problems. 848 00:39:25,160 --> 00:39:26,840 A new system will inevitably 849 00:39:26,920 --> 00:39:28,320 have some shortcomings at first. 850 00:39:28,400 --> 00:39:29,840 We can just address them one by one. 851 00:39:30,440 --> 00:39:31,600 If we cling to old practices 852 00:39:31,680 --> 00:39:33,400 because we encounter constraints, 853 00:39:33,480 --> 00:39:35,000 then reforms throughout history 854 00:39:35,080 --> 00:39:36,320 would never have succeeded. 855 00:39:36,400 --> 00:39:37,240 Minister Shen, 856 00:39:38,240 --> 00:39:39,960 you can proceed without hesitation. 857 00:39:41,040 --> 00:39:42,120 Thank you, Your Majesty. 858 00:39:42,960 --> 00:39:44,440 Speaking of the Imperial Examination, 859 00:39:45,000 --> 00:39:46,960 let's discuss the Central Six Academies. 860 00:39:47,520 --> 00:39:49,720 The Imperial Academy's Annual Exam on six subjects 861 00:39:49,800 --> 00:39:51,400 has produced talents like Zhao Qi, 862 00:39:51,480 --> 00:39:53,280 who's not interested in becoming an official. 863 00:39:53,360 --> 00:39:54,680 The School of Integrity, 864 00:39:54,760 --> 00:39:56,800 initially established to promote female education, 865 00:39:56,880 --> 00:39:59,480 has been overlooked in recent years. 866 00:39:59,560 --> 00:40:01,360 I want you to oversee 867 00:40:01,440 --> 00:40:03,360 this year's Annual Exams for both schools. 868 00:40:04,120 --> 00:40:05,520 Keep an eye 869 00:40:06,120 --> 00:40:07,960 on those with genuine talent 870 00:40:08,040 --> 00:40:10,000 and high aspirations for me. 871 00:40:10,640 --> 00:40:12,320 Yes, Your Majesty. 872 00:40:15,080 --> 00:40:15,920 Yes, Your Majesty. 873 00:40:20,520 --> 00:40:21,840 Trinkets for sale! 874 00:40:22,480 --> 00:40:25,080 My lord, we should let that cunning Kong Zhaofeng 875 00:40:25,160 --> 00:40:26,920 lose some skin on our interrogation bench. 876 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:30,080 He has been in charge of the Bureau of Salt and Iron 877 00:40:30,160 --> 00:40:32,240 for so many years because of his clean reputation. 878 00:40:33,440 --> 00:40:34,560 We can't touch him yet. 879 00:40:34,640 --> 00:40:37,880 Are we going to watch him have his fingers in the till 880 00:40:37,960 --> 00:40:39,360 and let Yang Song take the fall? 881 00:40:39,440 --> 00:40:41,760 Yang Song was just a pawn. 882 00:40:44,600 --> 00:40:46,840 Have a taste of our fine wine! 883 00:40:50,440 --> 00:40:51,360 This is 884 00:40:53,160 --> 00:40:55,000 the finest tea of the year. 885 00:40:55,080 --> 00:40:56,760 Judge Kong, have a cup. 886 00:41:04,720 --> 00:41:06,320 Tea can be refilled once spilled. 887 00:41:07,520 --> 00:41:09,600 But if someone gets a hold of your weaknesses, 888 00:41:10,320 --> 00:41:12,000 it will be hard to break free. 889 00:41:12,080 --> 00:41:13,680 I was careless. 890 00:41:13,760 --> 00:41:15,000 But don't worry. 891 00:41:15,080 --> 00:41:17,920 I've cleaned up the Bureau of Salt and Iron thoroughly. 892 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,800 Su Heng won't find anything. 893 00:41:20,760 --> 00:41:21,920 I hope so. 894 00:41:36,240 --> 00:41:37,360 -Father. -Father. 895 00:41:38,680 --> 00:41:40,760 Do you know why I asked you to come here? 896 00:41:43,800 --> 00:41:45,640 Money from the Bureau of Salt and Iron is cut off 897 00:41:46,200 --> 00:41:47,920 while that side needs money. 898 00:41:48,440 --> 00:41:51,400 We need to fill this gap. 899 00:41:51,480 --> 00:41:52,640 Where should we start? 900 00:41:52,720 --> 00:41:53,880 -The Ye family. -Ye family. 901 00:41:53,960 --> 00:41:55,600 The Ye and Jiang families 902 00:41:56,440 --> 00:41:58,040 are in-laws. 903 00:41:58,120 --> 00:41:59,600 Since Jiang Yuanbai remarried 904 00:42:00,120 --> 00:42:01,560 and Ye Zhenzhen's daughter Jiang Li 905 00:42:02,040 --> 00:42:03,160 was sent to the Zhennv Hall, 906 00:42:03,240 --> 00:42:05,360 the Ye and Jiang families 907 00:42:05,880 --> 00:42:07,640 have not been in contact since. 908 00:42:07,720 --> 00:42:09,360 The Ye family may be wealthy, 909 00:42:09,440 --> 00:42:10,800 but they lack prestige. 910 00:42:11,520 --> 00:42:13,520 The other year, the Ye family did everything 911 00:42:13,600 --> 00:42:16,280 so their son Ye Shijie would get a provincial office recommendation 912 00:42:16,360 --> 00:42:17,680 to study with us 913 00:42:17,760 --> 00:42:19,040 at the Imperial Academy. 914 00:42:19,520 --> 00:42:20,640 If we can control him, 915 00:42:20,720 --> 00:42:22,600 won't we be able to control the entire Ye family? 916 00:42:22,680 --> 00:42:25,560 Since you've thought of this, why didn't you take action? 917 00:42:26,120 --> 00:42:27,360 Ye Shijie is an arrogant loner. 918 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:30,080 We haven't found the right opportunity yet. 919 00:42:35,680 --> 00:42:37,800 I'll pave the way for you. 920 00:42:39,360 --> 00:42:40,240 -All right. -All right. 921 00:42:52,880 --> 00:42:55,040 Why aren't you drinking, Yurong? 922 00:42:57,640 --> 00:42:58,800 A toast to you, Your Highness. 923 00:42:59,360 --> 00:43:02,360 Even your posture while holding the wine cup looks graceful. 924 00:43:03,240 --> 00:43:04,360 There's no need for a toast. 925 00:43:05,200 --> 00:43:07,680 Today's banquet is for you. 926 00:43:08,240 --> 00:43:10,440 I heard His Majesty wanted you to oversee 927 00:43:10,520 --> 00:43:12,800 the Imperial Academy and School of Integrity's Annual Exams. 928 00:43:13,320 --> 00:43:15,320 You're truly a talented individual. 929 00:43:17,360 --> 00:43:18,360 Thank you, Your Highness. 930 00:43:27,200 --> 00:43:29,680 Talented people in our nation study in both schools. 931 00:43:29,760 --> 00:43:32,480 I'll work hard to select talents for His Majesty. 932 00:43:33,040 --> 00:43:36,040 If it were just a routine examination, it wouldn't be interesting. 933 00:43:36,600 --> 00:43:38,360 How about a joint competition 934 00:43:38,440 --> 00:43:40,760 where the Imperial Academy's gentlemen can freely team up 935 00:43:40,840 --> 00:43:44,160 with ladies from the School of Integrity? 936 00:43:44,240 --> 00:43:46,000 That would be so lively. 937 00:43:46,080 --> 00:43:48,160 The mere thought of it is so exciting. 938 00:43:48,240 --> 00:43:49,080 We can't do that. 939 00:43:49,160 --> 00:43:51,680 After all, the Annual Exam should be taken seriously. 940 00:43:52,280 --> 00:43:54,640 Why can't we try something innovative? 941 00:43:55,280 --> 00:43:56,840 If we follow Your Highness's suggestion, 942 00:43:56,920 --> 00:43:58,880 students may inevitably form cliques, 943 00:43:58,960 --> 00:44:01,600 then become narrowly partisan and seek personal gains. 944 00:44:01,680 --> 00:44:03,600 Those with true talent 945 00:44:03,680 --> 00:44:04,680 but poor social skills 946 00:44:04,760 --> 00:44:06,680 or family background 947 00:44:06,760 --> 00:44:08,680 might be overlooked. 948 00:44:08,760 --> 00:44:11,360 This would be detrimental to our government's integrity. 949 00:44:16,520 --> 00:44:19,960 You really are a clean and honest young official. 950 00:44:23,240 --> 00:44:24,240 But I don't like it 951 00:44:24,320 --> 00:44:26,000 when you talk to me so seriously. 952 00:44:26,640 --> 00:44:27,840 It makes me uncomfortable. 953 00:44:27,920 --> 00:44:29,160 On your knees. 954 00:44:29,240 --> 00:44:30,520 Your Highness. 955 00:44:31,240 --> 00:44:32,120 Kneel.