1 00:01:40,040 --> 00:01:43,160 SHEN RESIDENCE 2 00:01:45,320 --> 00:01:46,280 A bet? 3 00:01:46,840 --> 00:01:47,680 Yes. 4 00:01:47,760 --> 00:01:50,240 Not only did she say whoever loses must kneel and apologize, 5 00:01:50,840 --> 00:01:52,760 but the loser must go back to Zhennv Hall too. 6 00:01:53,320 --> 00:01:54,960 Such boasting makes me wonder 7 00:01:55,040 --> 00:01:56,800 if she's lost her mind. 8 00:01:57,280 --> 00:01:58,960 At first, I was worried 9 00:01:59,040 --> 00:02:00,600 that she might be Xue Fangfei 10 00:02:00,680 --> 00:02:01,720 coming back for revenge. 11 00:02:01,800 --> 00:02:03,480 But now, I feel relieved. 12 00:02:04,120 --> 00:02:05,520 With a brain like hers, 13 00:02:05,600 --> 00:02:06,800 she's not like Xue Fangfei 14 00:02:07,400 --> 00:02:09,440 apart from her appearance. 15 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,400 She's so arrogant. 16 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,880 She even dares make a bet with Mr. Li. 17 00:02:14,920 --> 00:02:16,680 Doesn't she know their capabilities? 18 00:02:16,760 --> 00:02:17,760 That's enough. 19 00:02:18,560 --> 00:02:19,960 I don't want to hear it. 20 00:02:20,040 --> 00:02:20,880 Yurong, 21 00:02:20,960 --> 00:02:22,160 what's wrong with you lately? 22 00:02:22,240 --> 00:02:23,280 You're always unhappy. 23 00:02:24,320 --> 00:02:25,160 It's nothing. 24 00:02:26,160 --> 00:02:27,960 I've got my hands full at the Hanlin Academy. 25 00:02:28,960 --> 00:02:30,040 I'm just a little tired. 26 00:02:30,920 --> 00:02:32,120 Go and study. 27 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:33,880 Don't tell me you're worried about Jiang Li. 28 00:02:33,960 --> 00:02:35,080 Shen Ruyun! 29 00:02:38,040 --> 00:02:39,040 Don't be insolent. 30 00:02:40,320 --> 00:02:41,760 What did I do? 31 00:02:44,480 --> 00:02:45,600 Mother wants me to ask 32 00:02:46,480 --> 00:02:47,440 if you want 33 00:02:47,520 --> 00:02:49,120 to move back to your room. 34 00:02:50,280 --> 00:02:51,120 After all, 35 00:02:51,680 --> 00:02:54,120 it doesn't seem right to live in the study. 36 00:02:55,080 --> 00:02:56,440 I'm good here. 37 00:02:57,120 --> 00:02:58,000 Yurong, 38 00:02:58,600 --> 00:03:00,080 you locked your room 39 00:03:00,920 --> 00:03:02,360 and wouldn't let anyone clean it. 40 00:03:03,560 --> 00:03:05,200 You can't go on like this. 41 00:03:06,040 --> 00:03:08,640 How about you give me the key? 42 00:03:09,160 --> 00:03:10,640 Mother and I can clean Xue... 43 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:14,520 We'll throw away all her belongings. 44 00:03:16,440 --> 00:03:17,840 Then you can move back to your room. 45 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:21,160 Get out. 46 00:06:40,200 --> 00:06:41,840 The situation has been tense lately. 47 00:06:43,160 --> 00:06:44,200 Just wait a little more. 48 00:06:45,480 --> 00:06:46,640 I'll buy your freedom. 49 00:06:51,960 --> 00:06:53,080 Lonely Gentleman. 50 00:06:53,160 --> 00:06:54,440 You... 51 00:06:56,040 --> 00:06:58,160 Get dressed before talking to me. 52 00:07:00,960 --> 00:07:02,160 Duke Su, 53 00:07:02,720 --> 00:07:03,720 did I commit any crime? 54 00:07:04,280 --> 00:07:06,360 I'm tired of hearing that question. 55 00:07:07,040 --> 00:07:08,720 Is the Bureau of Salt and Iron out of money? 56 00:07:09,280 --> 00:07:10,840 You can't even buy a girl's freedom. 57 00:07:12,360 --> 00:07:13,360 What did you say? 58 00:07:14,040 --> 00:07:15,040 I don't get it. 59 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:16,920 Zhiyan, pour some drinks. 60 00:07:34,120 --> 00:07:35,080 You work for him? 61 00:07:40,360 --> 00:07:41,280 What do you want? 62 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:44,240 What are you doing? 63 00:07:44,320 --> 00:07:45,360 Stay away from me! 64 00:07:51,960 --> 00:07:53,400 Where did Judge Kong channel 65 00:07:54,920 --> 00:07:56,960 the money embezzled from the Bureau of Salt and Iron? 66 00:07:57,040 --> 00:07:57,960 I don't know. 67 00:07:58,520 --> 00:08:00,680 I may be his brother-in-law, but I don't know anything. 68 00:08:00,760 --> 00:08:02,320 Why waste time talking to him? 69 00:08:02,400 --> 00:08:05,160 I thought we were here to try out our new torture device. 70 00:08:07,280 --> 00:08:08,360 What is this? 71 00:08:08,440 --> 00:08:09,400 That's a good question. 72 00:08:09,960 --> 00:08:12,880 {\an8}It's something that would turn you into a eunuch. 73 00:08:13,360 --> 00:08:16,560 {\an8}But it's only one strike for a real eunuch. 74 00:08:17,280 --> 00:08:18,600 With you, 75 00:08:19,440 --> 00:08:20,960 I might have to put in some effort. 76 00:08:21,440 --> 00:08:22,360 What do you want? 77 00:08:22,440 --> 00:08:23,400 Drinking in a brothel 78 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:27,080 and giving yourself a pseudonym like a woman. 79 00:08:28,040 --> 00:08:29,680 Lonely Gentleman, 80 00:08:29,760 --> 00:08:31,960 you will be completely free from sensations 81 00:08:32,039 --> 00:08:33,480 and desires after this. 82 00:08:36,280 --> 00:08:37,640 I'm not married yet. 83 00:08:38,200 --> 00:08:39,440 I don't have any children. 84 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:41,280 Fine, I'll tell you. 85 00:08:42,200 --> 00:08:45,080 In my first year, my brother-in-law wouldn't let me touch any money. 86 00:08:45,680 --> 00:08:47,000 Later on, he thought I was honest, 87 00:08:47,600 --> 00:08:51,520 so he let me transport money. 88 00:08:52,480 --> 00:08:55,120 After getting the money, we'd deliver it to the theater. 89 00:08:55,600 --> 00:08:57,000 Who did you give it to? 90 00:08:57,080 --> 00:08:57,960 I don't know. 91 00:08:59,320 --> 00:09:00,960 No! 92 00:09:01,040 --> 00:09:02,680 I really don't know. 93 00:09:02,760 --> 00:09:04,640 These are the secrets of the Kong family. 94 00:09:04,720 --> 00:09:06,680 If they're revealed, their family will be ruined. 95 00:09:06,760 --> 00:09:07,600 {\an8}He won't tell me. 96 00:09:08,520 --> 00:09:09,760 Give him a piece of paper. 97 00:09:11,360 --> 00:09:12,800 Write down the days 98 00:09:12,880 --> 00:09:14,440 you went to the theater. 99 00:09:16,160 --> 00:09:17,640 If there's any wrong detail... 100 00:09:17,720 --> 00:09:19,520 You'll have no chance to have children. 101 00:09:20,440 --> 00:09:21,960 All right. I'll write them down. 102 00:09:27,080 --> 00:09:27,960 Good job. 103 00:09:29,600 --> 00:09:30,640 I'm not after the money. 104 00:09:30,720 --> 00:09:32,960 Taking this money will make things easier for you. 105 00:09:33,040 --> 00:09:34,760 Besides, you deserve the money. 106 00:09:36,760 --> 00:09:38,600 I still owe you for your kindness. 107 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,960 If Ms. Yu hadn't saved me back then, 108 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:43,520 I would have died long ago. 109 00:09:44,720 --> 00:09:45,840 I became your informant 110 00:09:46,360 --> 00:09:48,920 because I hope we can find General Xiao 111 00:09:49,000 --> 00:09:50,800 and Ms. Yu's true cause of death. 112 00:09:51,760 --> 00:09:54,280 My father died in battle and my mother passed away from illness. 113 00:09:54,360 --> 00:09:56,120 It was confirmed eight years ago. 114 00:09:57,280 --> 00:09:58,600 What else is there to investigate? 115 00:09:58,680 --> 00:10:00,240 Others believe it, but do you? 116 00:10:00,720 --> 00:10:01,720 The more you know, 117 00:10:03,360 --> 00:10:04,280 the faster you die. 118 00:10:11,240 --> 00:10:12,080 I don't believe 119 00:10:12,920 --> 00:10:14,320 you're this heartless. 120 00:10:30,640 --> 00:10:31,840 Come upstairs and take a seat. 121 00:10:33,080 --> 00:10:34,000 Come on. 122 00:10:34,480 --> 00:10:35,600 Mr. Lin, come and catch me. 123 00:10:35,680 --> 00:10:36,680 Come and have fun. 124 00:10:37,640 --> 00:10:38,480 Come. 125 00:10:39,000 --> 00:10:40,160 You're hurting me. 126 00:10:50,200 --> 00:10:53,480 GREAT YAN MILITARY CAMP IN NANJIANG 127 00:10:55,360 --> 00:10:57,160 Father, I want to go with you. 128 00:11:03,200 --> 00:11:04,040 Xiao Heng, 129 00:11:04,120 --> 00:11:05,600 we're going to battle, 130 00:11:05,680 --> 00:11:06,720 not military training. 131 00:11:06,800 --> 00:11:08,400 Then you'll be in grave danger. 132 00:11:08,480 --> 00:11:09,840 Don't worry. 133 00:11:09,920 --> 00:11:11,640 I'll bring the Longwu Army with me. 134 00:11:13,520 --> 00:11:14,360 Wait for my return. 135 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:16,960 Mother. 136 00:11:17,640 --> 00:11:18,520 Heng'er, 137 00:11:18,600 --> 00:11:19,800 time to go to bed. 138 00:11:21,360 --> 00:11:22,320 No. 139 00:11:22,880 --> 00:11:24,640 I want to be with Father. 140 00:11:24,720 --> 00:11:25,680 Heng'er, be good. 141 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:27,000 Go to bed. 142 00:11:27,080 --> 00:11:29,280 Mother, please. 143 00:11:29,360 --> 00:11:31,080 Let me go with you. 144 00:11:31,640 --> 00:11:32,640 When I return, 145 00:11:32,720 --> 00:11:33,880 I'll sing songs for you. 146 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:35,040 I'm not going to bed. 147 00:11:35,120 --> 00:11:36,120 Peng Guang. 148 00:11:38,640 --> 00:11:39,560 PENG GUANG 149 00:11:39,640 --> 00:11:40,600 General. 150 00:11:40,680 --> 00:11:42,680 Bring Xiao Heng to General Xiao tomorrow 151 00:11:43,200 --> 00:11:44,240 at the Duke Mansion. 152 00:11:44,320 --> 00:11:45,240 Yes. 153 00:11:46,200 --> 00:11:47,520 Xiao Heng, come. 154 00:11:47,600 --> 00:11:48,480 I'm not going! 155 00:11:49,280 --> 00:11:50,160 Let me go. 156 00:11:55,720 --> 00:11:56,640 Father. 157 00:11:57,440 --> 00:11:59,040 Mother. 158 00:12:00,520 --> 00:12:03,080 Father! 159 00:12:04,680 --> 00:12:05,600 Father. 160 00:12:05,680 --> 00:12:07,160 Father. 161 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:11,240 Father, wake up. 162 00:12:11,960 --> 00:12:13,880 Get him out of here. 163 00:12:14,520 --> 00:12:15,480 Father. 164 00:12:15,560 --> 00:12:17,200 Let me go. 165 00:12:17,920 --> 00:12:19,440 Let go! 166 00:12:19,520 --> 00:12:20,360 Father! 167 00:12:20,440 --> 00:12:21,280 That's enough! 168 00:12:22,040 --> 00:12:23,080 Grandfather, 169 00:12:23,160 --> 00:12:25,520 my father would never lose to them. 170 00:12:25,600 --> 00:12:27,400 There's definitely something fishy about this. 171 00:12:27,480 --> 00:12:29,200 We must look into it. 172 00:12:29,280 --> 00:12:32,120 An official dies for his memorials, an officer for his battles. 173 00:12:32,600 --> 00:12:37,360 Dying in battle is the fate of a military officer. 174 00:12:37,440 --> 00:12:39,120 Father's cause of death is unclear. 175 00:12:39,200 --> 00:12:41,880 Grandfather, are you really going to turn a blind eye? 176 00:12:42,880 --> 00:12:45,600 Victory and defeat are common in war. 177 00:12:45,680 --> 00:12:46,840 I don't understand. 178 00:12:46,920 --> 00:12:49,720 I don't understand how you can be so heartless. 179 00:12:49,800 --> 00:12:51,120 No wonder Father always said 180 00:12:51,200 --> 00:12:53,040 you were unhappy with him since he was little. 181 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:54,680 Even now that he's gone, 182 00:12:54,760 --> 00:12:56,560 you refuse to seek justice for him! 183 00:12:56,640 --> 00:12:57,960 You're heartless! 184 00:12:59,120 --> 00:13:00,240 I hate you! 185 00:13:06,080 --> 00:13:08,480 MEMORIAL TABLET OF THE LATE GENERAL WHO ASSISTS THE STATE, XIAO 186 00:13:09,960 --> 00:13:11,360 -Hurry up. -Come. 187 00:13:12,080 --> 00:13:13,440 -Quickly. -Hurry. 188 00:13:14,160 --> 00:13:16,120 -I said, quickly. -Hurry up. 189 00:13:19,960 --> 00:13:21,480 Look how handsome he is. 190 00:13:21,560 --> 00:13:22,600 He sure looks handsome. 191 00:13:22,680 --> 00:13:24,440 -Just look at his appearance. -You're right. 192 00:13:25,760 --> 00:13:28,040 -He's so good-looking. Look. -Yes. 193 00:13:28,680 --> 00:13:30,000 He has an impressive demeanor. 194 00:13:30,920 --> 00:13:32,880 I really like this gentleman. 195 00:13:35,120 --> 00:13:35,960 Mother. 196 00:13:38,960 --> 00:13:39,800 Mother. 197 00:13:40,360 --> 00:13:41,760 -Madam Yu! -Mother! 198 00:13:41,840 --> 00:13:42,680 Mother, what's wrong? 199 00:13:42,760 --> 00:13:43,800 Madam Yu. 200 00:13:43,880 --> 00:13:44,840 Mother. 201 00:13:44,920 --> 00:13:46,120 Mother, are you all right? 202 00:13:46,200 --> 00:13:47,560 -Qing'er. -Mother. 203 00:13:48,320 --> 00:13:49,880 -Madam Yu. -Get me dressed. 204 00:13:54,160 --> 00:13:55,120 Is it pretty? 205 00:13:55,200 --> 00:13:56,280 Yes. 206 00:13:56,760 --> 00:14:01,400 Heng'er, your father gave me this hairpin. 207 00:14:02,880 --> 00:14:04,560 It's my most cherished possession. 208 00:14:05,040 --> 00:14:05,880 Come. 209 00:14:06,680 --> 00:14:07,520 Put it on me. 210 00:14:09,200 --> 00:14:10,240 Mother, 211 00:14:10,720 --> 00:14:11,680 you look beautiful. 212 00:14:14,280 --> 00:14:15,680 {\an8}TOMB OF GENERAL XIAO FROM GREAT YAN 213 00:14:15,760 --> 00:14:18,320 {\an8}Mother, Father's cause of death is unclear. 214 00:14:19,160 --> 00:14:20,480 They refuse to listen to me. 215 00:14:21,280 --> 00:14:22,720 Heng'er, you're still a child. 216 00:14:23,280 --> 00:14:24,400 You'll understand many things 217 00:14:25,320 --> 00:14:27,040 after you've grown up. 218 00:14:29,400 --> 00:14:33,280 Your father was an upright man. 219 00:14:34,560 --> 00:14:36,080 He has always taken pride in you. 220 00:14:37,360 --> 00:14:38,440 So from now on, 221 00:14:39,280 --> 00:14:41,000 you shouldn't always cry and make a fuss. 222 00:14:42,560 --> 00:14:43,880 Otherwise, your father and I 223 00:14:44,840 --> 00:14:46,360 would feel heartbroken. 224 00:14:48,680 --> 00:14:52,360 I hope you can grow up 225 00:14:52,920 --> 00:14:54,480 safely and happily. 226 00:14:55,600 --> 00:14:56,720 {\an8}Can you do that? 227 00:15:44,320 --> 00:15:45,440 My lord, 228 00:15:45,520 --> 00:15:46,520 the interrogation is over. 229 00:15:46,600 --> 00:15:48,040 His theater visits are quite regular. 230 00:15:48,120 --> 00:15:49,880 Shall we go to the theater tomorrow to check? 231 00:15:52,480 --> 00:15:53,320 Sure. 232 00:15:54,080 --> 00:15:56,520 My lord, this is a significant clue. 233 00:15:56,600 --> 00:15:57,480 Aren't you pleased? 234 00:15:57,960 --> 00:15:59,480 His lordship is not in the mood today. 235 00:16:01,880 --> 00:16:03,720 Let me tell you something interesting then. 236 00:16:04,400 --> 00:16:06,760 Ms. Jiang Li and Li Lian made a bet. 237 00:16:06,840 --> 00:16:09,040 If Jiang Li loses, she has to return to Zhennv Hall. 238 00:16:09,120 --> 00:16:11,480 If Li Lian loses, he has to become a monk. 239 00:16:12,480 --> 00:16:14,880 I was surprised when I heard it. 240 00:16:14,960 --> 00:16:17,680 I didn't expect Ms. Jiang Li to be triggered by your provocation. 241 00:16:17,760 --> 00:16:21,840 Is she risking everything or overestimating herself? 242 00:16:23,640 --> 00:16:27,040 Whether she's a toothless tiger or a fierce one, 243 00:16:29,600 --> 00:16:30,760 we'll find out soon enough. 244 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:37,960 FANGFEI COURTYARD 245 00:16:50,440 --> 00:16:51,560 Miss, 246 00:16:51,640 --> 00:16:53,240 is your wrist hurting? 247 00:16:54,320 --> 00:16:55,160 What's wrong? 248 00:16:56,640 --> 00:16:57,560 Why are you crying? 249 00:16:58,440 --> 00:16:59,280 Miss, 250 00:16:59,360 --> 00:17:01,760 I heard about your bet with the Li brothers. 251 00:17:02,680 --> 00:17:04,560 I'm worried sick. 252 00:17:05,119 --> 00:17:08,240 I just hate that I couldn't do anything to help you. 253 00:17:08,319 --> 00:17:09,280 It's all right, Tong'er. 254 00:17:10,520 --> 00:17:11,920 I'm quite confident. 255 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,880 Miss, are you really not afraid? 256 00:17:14,440 --> 00:17:16,040 When raising a blade and bringing it down, 257 00:17:17,119 --> 00:17:18,520 just think of nothing. 258 00:17:19,680 --> 00:17:21,359 I must meet His Majesty and be rewarded. 259 00:17:22,079 --> 00:17:24,319 Is it because you want to tell His Majesty 260 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:27,560 about the injustice you and her ladyship suffered? 261 00:17:28,640 --> 00:17:30,080 It's still not the right time yet. 262 00:17:30,160 --> 00:17:31,600 Only when I get first place 263 00:17:31,680 --> 00:17:33,880 will Ms. Jiang Li be truly back in the capital. 264 00:17:33,960 --> 00:17:35,600 Everyone will like me 265 00:17:35,680 --> 00:17:37,840 and won't dare do as they please. 266 00:17:37,920 --> 00:17:40,200 Also, I want to know who's behind Shen Yurong. 267 00:17:40,280 --> 00:17:41,840 Miss, are you saying 268 00:17:42,560 --> 00:17:43,960 someone is instigating him? 269 00:17:45,320 --> 00:17:47,520 Xue Li, I have no choice. 270 00:17:48,120 --> 00:17:50,280 She could crush us 271 00:17:50,360 --> 00:17:52,440 like ants. 272 00:17:52,520 --> 00:17:53,840 I'm certain of it. 273 00:17:56,440 --> 00:17:59,680 And this person has immense wealth 274 00:18:01,280 --> 00:18:04,680 that can help Shen Yurong rise steadily. 275 00:18:07,680 --> 00:18:09,360 Although I don't know who this person is 276 00:18:10,760 --> 00:18:13,640 or why she's targeting me and my family, 277 00:18:15,760 --> 00:18:18,200 instead of doing everything to find out, 278 00:18:18,280 --> 00:18:20,280 it's better for me to use myself as bait 279 00:18:20,360 --> 00:18:21,440 and lure that person out. 280 00:18:22,120 --> 00:18:26,080 The imperial palace banquet is a good opportunity. 281 00:18:27,600 --> 00:18:29,840 When I stand up there, 282 00:18:30,960 --> 00:18:32,760 that person must look towards me. 283 00:18:36,880 --> 00:18:39,000 PRINCESS WANNING'S MANSION 284 00:18:39,080 --> 00:18:41,040 CLOSE TO WISDOM AND BENEVOLENCE 285 00:18:43,840 --> 00:18:46,120 What are you writing here? 286 00:18:54,840 --> 00:18:56,400 Your Highness is pressing on my sleeve. 287 00:18:59,320 --> 00:19:00,520 What are you writing? 288 00:19:00,600 --> 00:19:02,040 It's an unnamed inscription 289 00:19:02,120 --> 00:19:03,480 that I've liked practicing lately. 290 00:19:05,120 --> 00:19:06,400 Does Your Highness want to write? 291 00:19:07,000 --> 00:19:08,120 I'll hold the brush for you. 292 00:19:08,800 --> 00:19:09,640 I'll try it. 293 00:19:11,360 --> 00:19:14,720 CLOSE TO WISDOM AND BENEVOLENCE RESPECT AND ASPIRE FOR VIRTUE 294 00:19:15,520 --> 00:19:16,360 Yurong, 295 00:19:17,440 --> 00:19:21,040 is there anything interesting out there recently? 296 00:19:21,600 --> 00:19:22,440 Your Highness, 297 00:19:23,120 --> 00:19:25,800 when practicing calligraphy, you must clear your mind. 298 00:19:28,760 --> 00:19:30,200 You're spouting nonsense again. 299 00:19:32,280 --> 00:19:33,120 Yes. 300 00:19:33,680 --> 00:19:34,600 It's my fault. 301 00:19:35,080 --> 00:19:36,040 Do as you please. 302 00:19:36,120 --> 00:19:38,880 Have you heard about the bet 303 00:19:38,960 --> 00:19:41,120 between Mr. Li Lian and Ms. Jiang Li? 304 00:19:43,360 --> 00:19:44,720 I don't pay attention to these things. 305 00:19:44,800 --> 00:19:47,200 Isn't Ms. Jiang Li the one 306 00:19:47,280 --> 00:19:49,000 who tried to commit matricide and fratricide? 307 00:19:49,080 --> 00:19:49,960 How is she? 308 00:19:50,600 --> 00:19:51,440 Is she beautiful? 309 00:19:58,080 --> 00:19:58,920 I forgot. 310 00:20:04,320 --> 00:20:06,560 Yurong, you must have been too busy lately. 311 00:20:07,520 --> 00:20:09,240 Even your memory is foggy. 312 00:20:09,320 --> 00:20:11,160 Didn't you meet her twice? 313 00:20:11,240 --> 00:20:12,440 First, at the Hairpin Ceremony. 314 00:20:12,520 --> 00:20:15,040 -Another time at the Jiang... -I've never paid attention 315 00:20:15,120 --> 00:20:16,160 to irrelevant people. 316 00:20:17,880 --> 00:20:18,840 That's true. 317 00:20:19,640 --> 00:20:22,600 You only need to pay attention to me. 318 00:20:23,160 --> 00:20:27,520 But Ms. Jiang Li tried to commit matricide and fratricide. 319 00:20:27,600 --> 00:20:30,040 A woman like her 320 00:20:30,120 --> 00:20:32,120 made a bet with Mr. Li Lian. 321 00:20:32,760 --> 00:20:33,760 Who do you think will win? 322 00:20:35,280 --> 00:20:36,800 Naturally, Mr. Li will win. 323 00:20:37,360 --> 00:20:38,720 You're lying. 324 00:20:41,760 --> 00:20:42,920 You wrote it wrongly. 325 00:20:44,200 --> 00:20:45,400 I'll write another one for you. 326 00:20:47,160 --> 00:20:48,120 There's no need. 327 00:20:48,680 --> 00:20:49,760 You're not clearheaded now. 328 00:20:50,320 --> 00:20:53,040 -What's the point of writing? -We can surely write another one well. 329 00:20:53,560 --> 00:20:56,120 I said forget it. Didn't you hear clearly, Shen Yurong? 330 00:20:56,760 --> 00:20:59,000 I'm no longer in the mood to clear my mind with you. 331 00:21:04,360 --> 00:21:06,520 How can a man who can't even lie 332 00:21:07,840 --> 00:21:09,360 coax me? 333 00:21:13,760 --> 00:21:14,640 I'm incompetent. 334 00:21:19,960 --> 00:21:21,560 Do you think my anger will subside 335 00:21:23,040 --> 00:21:24,080 with an apology? 336 00:21:28,440 --> 00:21:29,560 Meixiang. 337 00:21:32,480 --> 00:21:34,400 Stop looking like you're wronged in front of me. 338 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:35,840 Go out and help me bet 339 00:21:36,320 --> 00:21:37,440 on Jiang Li to win. 340 00:22:04,720 --> 00:22:05,600 That's ridiculous! 341 00:22:06,080 --> 00:22:08,680 She's becoming more and more disobedient. 342 00:22:08,760 --> 00:22:10,600 She even dares to make such a bet. 343 00:22:17,520 --> 00:22:19,440 The powers in the capital are complex. 344 00:22:19,920 --> 00:22:21,960 How could she understand it all at once? 345 00:22:22,480 --> 00:22:24,160 If it weren't for Old Madam's insistence, 346 00:22:24,240 --> 00:22:26,080 we should've let her stay home for another year. 347 00:22:26,160 --> 00:22:27,880 She's already in the School of Integrity. 348 00:22:27,960 --> 00:22:30,040 There will be more troubles in the future. 349 00:22:30,880 --> 00:22:32,360 I didn't realize what could happen. 350 00:22:33,360 --> 00:22:35,000 I really didn't expect this. 351 00:22:35,560 --> 00:22:36,800 Dear, forget it. 352 00:22:36,880 --> 00:22:39,040 Don't be too harsh on Li'er later. 353 00:22:39,120 --> 00:22:40,560 Young people are always impulsive. 354 00:22:40,640 --> 00:22:42,120 It's inevitable. 355 00:22:42,760 --> 00:22:43,760 If she admits her mistake, 356 00:22:44,280 --> 00:22:45,720 we can slowly guide her later on. 357 00:22:45,800 --> 00:22:47,600 If she could admit her mistake, 358 00:22:47,680 --> 00:22:49,680 we wouldn't have sent her to Zhennv Hall. 359 00:22:53,320 --> 00:22:55,000 I want to see 360 00:22:55,080 --> 00:22:56,560 if she has truly repented 361 00:22:56,640 --> 00:22:59,000 in the past ten years! 362 00:23:00,320 --> 00:23:01,200 Dear. 363 00:23:02,360 --> 00:23:03,200 Dear. 364 00:23:03,880 --> 00:23:05,000 Dear, 365 00:23:05,080 --> 00:23:06,280 don't be angry. 366 00:23:24,960 --> 00:23:25,800 He's coming. 367 00:23:29,880 --> 00:23:31,520 My lady. 368 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:32,440 Don't help me up. 369 00:23:32,520 --> 00:23:34,560 My lord, she has been kneeling all day and night. 370 00:23:34,640 --> 00:23:35,640 Please talk to her. 371 00:23:37,680 --> 00:23:38,520 Father. 372 00:23:38,600 --> 00:23:40,120 What are you doing? 373 00:23:41,080 --> 00:23:42,360 I made a mistake, 374 00:23:43,680 --> 00:23:44,760 so I must accept punishment. 375 00:23:44,840 --> 00:23:46,280 Why did you do it 376 00:23:46,360 --> 00:23:47,720 when you knew it was wrong? 377 00:23:48,400 --> 00:23:50,360 Because as the daughter of the Chief Secretariat, 378 00:23:52,400 --> 00:23:54,000 I shouldn't embarrass you. 379 00:23:54,840 --> 00:23:58,360 My dignity is not something that's easily lost. 380 00:23:58,440 --> 00:24:00,040 But what about your own dignity? 381 00:24:00,120 --> 00:24:01,520 You made a bet 382 00:24:01,600 --> 00:24:03,040 and it's with the Li family. 383 00:24:03,720 --> 00:24:04,760 If you lose, 384 00:24:05,440 --> 00:24:06,880 you'll become a joke! 385 00:24:07,840 --> 00:24:08,680 Father, 386 00:24:09,880 --> 00:24:11,880 all I want is to study quietly. 387 00:24:13,560 --> 00:24:16,720 But the Annual Exam's rule at the School of Integrity changed. 388 00:24:17,280 --> 00:24:18,800 If I don't form a team for the exam, 389 00:24:19,280 --> 00:24:21,240 I won't even have the qualification to participate. 390 00:24:21,920 --> 00:24:23,680 I just entered the School of Integrity 391 00:24:23,760 --> 00:24:24,920 and have no friends. 392 00:24:26,080 --> 00:24:28,680 My sisters have their own ideas as well. 393 00:24:30,680 --> 00:24:33,120 I finally found someone to form a team, 394 00:24:34,960 --> 00:24:37,920 but the Li brothers were trying to snatch him away. 395 00:24:38,720 --> 00:24:40,320 Their attitude is terrible 396 00:24:40,400 --> 00:24:41,920 and their words are contemptuous. 397 00:24:43,560 --> 00:24:44,640 They said... 398 00:24:46,720 --> 00:24:47,760 They said... 399 00:24:49,440 --> 00:24:50,520 What did they say? 400 00:24:51,280 --> 00:24:53,560 They said that if I couldn't continue to study in school, 401 00:24:54,720 --> 00:24:56,800 I'd have to kneel and apologize. 402 00:24:56,880 --> 00:24:58,120 That is out of line! 403 00:24:58,600 --> 00:24:59,680 You don't need to worry. 404 00:25:00,280 --> 00:25:01,880 I'll surely handle it for you. 405 00:25:02,560 --> 00:25:03,680 Father, 406 00:25:03,760 --> 00:25:06,000 Chancellor Li can't do anything to you in court, 407 00:25:06,080 --> 00:25:07,840 so he's using me to provoke you. 408 00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:09,680 If I withdraw, 409 00:25:09,760 --> 00:25:11,160 what about your dignity? 410 00:25:11,240 --> 00:25:12,600 Don't worry about these things. 411 00:25:13,160 --> 00:25:15,440 I'll talk to Li Zhongnan tomorrow 412 00:25:15,960 --> 00:25:17,160 and cancel this bet. 413 00:25:17,720 --> 00:25:19,680 The bet has already spread in the capital. 414 00:25:19,760 --> 00:25:22,840 If you deal with it for me, you'll surely be criticized. 415 00:25:22,920 --> 00:25:25,360 I don't want you to be humiliated in front of Chancellor Li. 416 00:25:26,080 --> 00:25:27,120 Father, 417 00:25:27,960 --> 00:25:29,120 I'm all grown up. 418 00:25:30,560 --> 00:25:32,040 You've protected me for many years. 419 00:25:32,600 --> 00:25:34,920 Let me take a gamble now. 420 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,160 I accepted this bet, 421 00:25:38,160 --> 00:25:39,520 risking my fate 422 00:25:40,240 --> 00:25:42,480 and the honor of being a daughter of the Jiang family. 423 00:25:43,240 --> 00:25:44,080 Father, 424 00:25:45,160 --> 00:25:46,360 please help me. 425 00:26:03,160 --> 00:26:04,160 Jiang Li, 426 00:26:04,240 --> 00:26:06,200 I'm giving this guqin to you. 427 00:26:06,760 --> 00:26:08,560 Since Father has spoken, 428 00:26:08,640 --> 00:26:11,080 I'll help you. 429 00:26:11,160 --> 00:26:12,840 If there's anything else you need help with, 430 00:26:12,920 --> 00:26:13,920 feel free to let me know. 431 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:17,480 The guqin you've used can definitely help me win. 432 00:26:18,840 --> 00:26:20,560 You can have this music score too. 433 00:26:20,640 --> 00:26:22,280 It's too bad I don't play the guqin, 434 00:26:22,360 --> 00:26:23,680 so I can't help you much. 435 00:26:23,760 --> 00:26:25,800 I'm already grateful 436 00:26:25,880 --> 00:26:27,240 for the thought. 437 00:26:27,320 --> 00:26:29,000 Time is running out. 438 00:26:29,080 --> 00:26:30,040 Jiang Li, 439 00:26:30,120 --> 00:26:31,960 you need to prepare quickly. 440 00:26:41,960 --> 00:26:42,800 Madam Ji, 441 00:26:43,320 --> 00:26:45,560 we've sent good things to her. 442 00:26:45,640 --> 00:26:47,000 Are we really going to help her? 443 00:26:47,880 --> 00:26:48,960 Yes. 444 00:26:49,040 --> 00:26:50,120 Why not? 445 00:26:51,080 --> 00:26:53,080 She wants to soar high, right? 446 00:26:54,480 --> 00:26:58,440 Then we'll let her crash and burn. 447 00:27:00,160 --> 00:27:01,840 What a bunch of hypocrites. 448 00:27:01,920 --> 00:27:03,840 I thought Uncle Yuanbai would scold you harshly. 449 00:27:04,720 --> 00:27:06,280 But in the end, he quite supports you. 450 00:27:07,120 --> 00:27:09,120 Everyone has grievances. 451 00:27:10,160 --> 00:27:11,120 Father is also human. 452 00:27:12,440 --> 00:27:14,240 I'm really curious. 453 00:27:14,320 --> 00:27:15,640 What are you good at? 454 00:27:18,240 --> 00:27:19,280 Do you also play the guqin? 455 00:27:20,880 --> 00:27:22,240 I learned a bit at Zhennv Hall. 456 00:27:28,840 --> 00:27:31,120 Your sister can't even afford decent jewelry 457 00:27:31,600 --> 00:27:33,520 and you're spending money to repair her guqin. 458 00:27:35,520 --> 00:27:37,680 I'll give my sister jewelry in the future. 459 00:27:37,760 --> 00:27:38,680 Mother, don't worry. 460 00:27:38,760 --> 00:27:41,280 But if this guqin isn't repaired soon, her skills will worsen. 461 00:27:41,360 --> 00:27:42,680 It'll be too late then. 462 00:27:42,760 --> 00:27:43,960 I knew it. 463 00:27:44,760 --> 00:27:46,800 You don't care about me and your sister at all. 464 00:27:47,400 --> 00:27:50,560 We might as well be dead! 465 00:27:51,200 --> 00:27:52,800 Mother, what are you doing? 466 00:27:52,880 --> 00:27:54,200 Why are you being unreasonable? 467 00:27:54,280 --> 00:27:55,560 Leave me alone! 468 00:28:11,680 --> 00:28:13,960 You call that learning a bit? 469 00:28:14,600 --> 00:28:16,040 You clearly play very well. 470 00:28:22,400 --> 00:28:23,720 -My lady. -What's wrong? 471 00:28:24,920 --> 00:28:25,880 My lady. 472 00:28:27,440 --> 00:28:28,480 Is your wrist hurt? 473 00:28:28,560 --> 00:28:30,200 See a physician. I'll get one. 474 00:28:30,280 --> 00:28:31,360 There's no need. 475 00:28:32,760 --> 00:28:34,320 I'll go to the physician myself. 476 00:28:34,400 --> 00:28:35,280 No. 477 00:28:35,880 --> 00:28:36,720 I'll accompany you. 478 00:28:36,800 --> 00:28:37,680 My lady. 479 00:28:39,360 --> 00:28:40,200 It's all right. 480 00:28:41,120 --> 00:28:41,960 Let's go. 481 00:28:48,760 --> 00:28:50,520 Your fingertips are just scratched. 482 00:28:50,600 --> 00:28:51,640 It's not so serious. 483 00:28:52,720 --> 00:28:53,840 Tell us properly. 484 00:28:54,440 --> 00:28:56,160 She's a Chancellor's daughter. 485 00:28:56,240 --> 00:28:58,000 I'll hold you responsible if she's not cured. 486 00:28:59,600 --> 00:29:02,520 But she has an old injury on her wrist. 487 00:29:03,080 --> 00:29:03,920 An old injury? 488 00:29:07,120 --> 00:29:07,960 Yes. 489 00:29:08,440 --> 00:29:11,120 The old injury wasn't treated properly and now there's a new one. 490 00:29:12,120 --> 00:29:13,480 It's a bit troublesome. 491 00:29:14,040 --> 00:29:15,600 But don't worry too much. 492 00:29:16,200 --> 00:29:17,640 With daily acupuncture for a few days 493 00:29:17,720 --> 00:29:19,480 and the medicine I prescribed, 494 00:29:19,560 --> 00:29:21,560 along with proper rest and no strenuous activity, 495 00:29:21,640 --> 00:29:22,520 playing the guqin 496 00:29:23,160 --> 00:29:25,360 and riding horses won't be a problem later on. 497 00:29:25,440 --> 00:29:28,520 Sir, how long will it take to fully recover? 498 00:29:28,600 --> 00:29:30,080 At least a month, I'd say. 499 00:29:30,160 --> 00:29:31,480 Can't it be faster? 500 00:29:31,560 --> 00:29:32,680 {\an8}We're treating an injury. 501 00:29:32,760 --> 00:29:33,840 {\an8}It's not child's play. 502 00:29:33,920 --> 00:29:35,720 It needs to be done step by step. 503 00:29:38,040 --> 00:29:38,880 Thank you, sir. 504 00:29:39,560 --> 00:29:40,760 Please prepare the medicine. 505 00:29:40,840 --> 00:29:41,680 All right. 506 00:29:41,760 --> 00:29:48,160 DIVINE TECHNIQUES 507 00:29:55,880 --> 00:29:57,200 Why do you have an old injury? 508 00:30:07,680 --> 00:30:11,440 I got injured from working hard day and night at Zhennv Hall. Why? 509 00:30:12,920 --> 00:30:14,120 I mean, 510 00:30:14,600 --> 00:30:16,400 you knew about your wrist injury. 511 00:30:16,880 --> 00:30:19,440 Why did you make a bet with the Li brothers? 512 00:30:19,520 --> 00:30:20,680 -I even bet... -So 513 00:30:21,480 --> 00:30:23,080 are you just going to stand by and watch? 514 00:30:25,200 --> 00:30:26,360 That's not what I meant. 515 00:30:27,280 --> 00:30:28,120 No. 516 00:30:30,320 --> 00:30:31,880 I'm serious. 517 00:30:31,960 --> 00:30:33,240 I'm really serious. 518 00:30:33,320 --> 00:30:35,080 My father was one of the top chess players. 519 00:30:35,160 --> 00:30:37,880 After he joined the officialdom, 520 00:30:37,960 --> 00:30:40,920 my mother thought playing chess would affect his career, 521 00:30:41,000 --> 00:30:42,240 so she forbade him from playing. 522 00:30:43,040 --> 00:30:44,440 But I learned a few tricks from him 523 00:30:44,520 --> 00:30:45,880 since I was little. 524 00:30:45,960 --> 00:30:47,200 I'm confident 525 00:30:47,280 --> 00:30:48,440 I can handle it. 526 00:30:48,520 --> 00:30:49,720 Let's go home and play. 527 00:30:51,040 --> 00:30:52,400 You even know how to play chess? 528 00:30:52,960 --> 00:30:55,120 Why do they teach everything at Zhennv Hall? 529 00:30:55,720 --> 00:30:57,120 It makes me want to go there too. 530 00:30:57,200 --> 00:30:58,200 Young Master, 531 00:30:58,280 --> 00:31:00,320 could you please check if the medicine is ready? 532 00:31:00,400 --> 00:31:02,280 My lady needs to take it. 533 00:31:02,360 --> 00:31:03,680 Of course. I'll go and get it. 534 00:31:04,600 --> 00:31:05,440 Is it ready yet? 535 00:31:07,880 --> 00:31:10,480 Miss, how can you play the guqin with your wrist like this? 536 00:31:13,200 --> 00:31:14,560 There's always a way. 537 00:31:16,320 --> 00:31:18,080 Let's take care of the others first. 538 00:31:52,840 --> 00:31:55,880 Is your son sick? 539 00:31:58,160 --> 00:31:59,960 He seems to have it bad. 540 00:33:03,360 --> 00:33:04,200 Xu'er, 541 00:33:05,600 --> 00:33:06,840 I have some free time today. 542 00:33:06,920 --> 00:33:08,680 I can play with you. 543 00:33:09,440 --> 00:33:11,200 I must prepare for the exam. Don't disturb me. 544 00:33:12,040 --> 00:33:15,000 Pigs might fly today. 545 00:33:31,840 --> 00:33:33,600 She's really overestimating herself. 546 00:33:55,760 --> 00:33:56,600 Jiang Li. 547 00:33:57,080 --> 00:33:57,960 What is it? 548 00:33:58,040 --> 00:34:01,000 How do you have the courage to compete for first place? 549 00:34:02,280 --> 00:34:03,280 Because I can't accept it. 550 00:34:03,840 --> 00:34:05,480 I can't accept being stuck in Zhennv Hall, 551 00:34:05,560 --> 00:34:07,320 being trampled on at the School of Integrity, 552 00:34:07,400 --> 00:34:10,280 and being hidden away at home 553 00:34:10,360 --> 00:34:11,480 just to marry a good husband. 554 00:34:11,560 --> 00:34:12,800 I want to compete. 555 00:34:12,880 --> 00:34:15,000 I want to break free from this stifling place 556 00:34:15,080 --> 00:34:16,280 and fight for justice. 557 00:34:17,000 --> 00:34:18,280 There's nothing to hide about it. 558 00:34:18,360 --> 00:34:19,760 Now I know 559 00:34:19,840 --> 00:34:21,520 why you managed to convince Ye Shijie. 560 00:34:21,600 --> 00:34:22,840 You have a determination. 561 00:34:23,360 --> 00:34:24,320 Only you 562 00:34:24,400 --> 00:34:26,400 can persuade such a proud person to join us. 563 00:34:26,480 --> 00:34:28,600 I told you. I want to win against Li Lian. 564 00:34:28,679 --> 00:34:30,560 Shijie also deserves His Majesty's reward at the palace hall. 565 00:34:30,639 --> 00:34:33,360 This time, whether it's for me, 566 00:34:34,040 --> 00:34:35,080 for him, 567 00:34:35,159 --> 00:34:36,040 or for us, 568 00:34:36,960 --> 00:34:38,600 I'm going all out. 569 00:34:39,679 --> 00:34:41,679 Me too. I'll give it my all. 570 00:34:46,840 --> 00:34:47,920 What's wrong? 571 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,480 I fell off a horse before. 572 00:34:49,560 --> 00:34:51,000 I didn't want to ride again. 573 00:34:51,080 --> 00:34:53,120 Now, I want to try again. 574 00:34:53,199 --> 00:34:55,600 Liu Xu, don't worry. 575 00:34:55,679 --> 00:34:56,719 I'll ride with you. 576 00:34:56,800 --> 00:34:58,840 Let's get used to riding on horseback first. 577 00:35:16,840 --> 00:35:17,720 It's all right. 578 00:35:17,800 --> 00:35:18,800 No rush. Take your time. 579 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,640 Your thumb ring is loose. 580 00:35:22,400 --> 00:35:23,840 Don't you know that? 581 00:35:23,920 --> 00:35:25,080 Duke Su? 582 00:35:25,800 --> 00:35:26,680 You were following me. 583 00:35:26,760 --> 00:35:27,960 To you, 584 00:35:28,680 --> 00:35:30,200 am I such a lame person? 585 00:35:30,280 --> 00:35:32,360 This place is usually for hunting. 586 00:35:32,440 --> 00:35:33,320 As for you two, 587 00:35:33,400 --> 00:35:35,040 it's quite dangerous to barge in like this. 588 00:35:35,120 --> 00:35:37,000 We couldn't find anywhere else. 589 00:35:37,080 --> 00:35:38,080 Duke Su, 590 00:35:38,160 --> 00:35:40,320 what did you say about Liu Xu? 591 00:35:40,840 --> 00:35:41,680 What's loose? 592 00:35:43,880 --> 00:35:46,080 This friend of yours deliberately wore a loose thumb ring 593 00:35:46,160 --> 00:35:48,240 because of an old thumb injury. 594 00:35:48,320 --> 00:35:49,480 What she doesn't know is that 595 00:35:49,560 --> 00:35:51,120 if the ring doesn't stick to the skin, 596 00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:52,120 the ring will rotate 597 00:35:52,200 --> 00:35:54,440 due to friction with the arrow shaft when shooting. 598 00:35:54,520 --> 00:35:56,680 Before the arrow leaves the bow, its direction is already off. 599 00:35:56,760 --> 00:35:59,040 A slight deviation can lead to a huge difference. 600 00:35:59,120 --> 00:36:00,440 How can you shoot accurately? 601 00:36:19,440 --> 00:36:20,480 That's really impressive. 602 00:36:21,840 --> 00:36:22,680 Do you know archery? 603 00:36:24,040 --> 00:36:24,880 No. 604 00:36:24,960 --> 00:36:26,720 A bow and arrow are light weapons. 605 00:36:26,800 --> 00:36:28,240 It's good for women to learn it for self-defense. 606 00:36:28,320 --> 00:36:29,520 Get off the horse and stand here. 607 00:36:35,280 --> 00:36:36,120 Hold this for me. 608 00:36:36,200 --> 00:36:38,160 -I never said I wanted to learn it. -Do as I say. 609 00:36:52,240 --> 00:36:54,040 Hold the bow's center with one hand. 610 00:36:59,480 --> 00:37:00,800 Hold it firmly 611 00:37:00,880 --> 00:37:02,400 without looseness. 612 00:37:03,360 --> 00:37:05,600 Pull the string with your thumb. 613 00:37:08,280 --> 00:37:09,240 Just like this. 614 00:37:09,880 --> 00:37:12,000 Remember the position of your thumb pulling the string. 615 00:37:12,080 --> 00:37:13,200 I'll guide you to pull the bow once. 616 00:37:16,760 --> 00:37:18,200 When holding the bow, hold it tight. 617 00:37:18,720 --> 00:37:20,960 Or you'll be giving a chance for your opponent to kill you. 618 00:37:26,600 --> 00:37:27,520 Focus on the target. 619 00:37:28,200 --> 00:37:29,360 I'll count to three. 620 00:37:29,440 --> 00:37:30,440 Together, let's release 621 00:37:30,520 --> 00:37:32,400 the thumb that's pulling the string. 622 00:37:32,480 --> 00:37:33,680 Remember. 623 00:37:33,760 --> 00:37:34,600 Don't hesitate. 624 00:37:35,080 --> 00:37:38,680 One, two, three. 625 00:37:41,600 --> 00:37:42,680 I really hit it. 626 00:37:45,920 --> 00:37:46,840 Try it yourself. 627 00:38:01,440 --> 00:38:03,520 -What's wrong with your wrist? -It's nothing. 628 00:38:07,640 --> 00:38:09,080 How is an injury like that nothing? 629 00:38:09,560 --> 00:38:10,920 How are you going to take the exam? 630 00:38:13,560 --> 00:38:14,880 I'm already treating it. 631 00:38:15,440 --> 00:38:16,680 Duke Su, you don't have to worry. 632 00:38:16,760 --> 00:38:19,160 The physician said it'll take at least a month to fully heal. 633 00:38:19,240 --> 00:38:20,480 Can you wait that long? 634 00:38:20,560 --> 00:38:21,880 And you say you're not spying on me. 635 00:38:23,080 --> 00:38:24,560 I was just passing by. 636 00:38:29,200 --> 00:38:30,480 Jiang Li, what's wrong? 637 00:38:42,120 --> 00:38:43,400 Come to my residence today 638 00:38:43,480 --> 00:38:45,480 if you want to be completely healed. 639 00:38:57,280 --> 00:38:58,400 What's wrong with your wrist? 640 00:38:59,920 --> 00:39:00,760 Don't worry. 641 00:39:01,240 --> 00:39:02,120 It's nothing serious. 642 00:39:03,320 --> 00:39:05,720 I was wondering why Duke Su came to give me some pointers. 643 00:39:05,800 --> 00:39:06,800 So you know each other. 644 00:39:07,480 --> 00:39:09,440 I even heard he invited you to his residence. 645 00:39:10,880 --> 00:39:12,040 You're not going, are you? 646 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:15,360 The Annual Exam is in three days, right? 647 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:16,920 Yes. 648 00:39:17,000 --> 00:39:19,080 Duke Su is a strange person. 649 00:39:19,160 --> 00:39:20,560 Although he helped us today, 650 00:39:20,640 --> 00:39:22,280 who knows what he's thinking? 651 00:39:22,360 --> 00:39:23,960 It's best not to provoke him. 652 00:39:25,440 --> 00:39:26,280 All right. 653 00:39:44,040 --> 00:39:45,040 Miss, 654 00:39:45,120 --> 00:39:46,440 why don't you rest for a bit? 655 00:39:46,520 --> 00:39:48,440 You can't rush it with your wrist injury. 656 00:39:49,040 --> 00:39:50,280 We're running out of time. 657 00:39:50,360 --> 00:39:51,960 You still have Ms. Liu, right? 658 00:39:52,040 --> 00:39:53,760 See if any of them can play the guqin 659 00:39:53,840 --> 00:39:54,760 and swap with you. 660 00:39:59,680 --> 00:40:00,520 DUKE SU'S MANSION 661 00:40:00,600 --> 00:40:01,880 Please relay a message. 662 00:40:02,360 --> 00:40:03,600 Duke Su told me to come. 663 00:40:07,920 --> 00:40:09,600 His lordship asked you to come yesterday. 664 00:40:09,680 --> 00:40:10,960 He waited all day. 665 00:40:11,600 --> 00:40:13,240 He doesn't want to see any visitors today. 666 00:40:15,320 --> 00:40:16,640 I arrived late 667 00:40:16,720 --> 00:40:18,160 and made Duke Su wait. 668 00:40:18,880 --> 00:40:22,240 Today, I will wait for him instead. 669 00:40:28,080 --> 00:40:29,120 Close the door. 670 00:40:42,880 --> 00:40:46,320 DUKE SU'S MANSION 671 00:40:49,280 --> 00:40:53,680 DUKE SU'S MANSION 672 00:40:58,440 --> 00:40:59,280 Ms. Jiang Li, 673 00:41:01,280 --> 00:41:02,360 follow me. 674 00:41:05,760 --> 00:41:06,680 Wait. 675 00:41:06,760 --> 00:41:09,440 -What's wrong? -My legs are numb from sitting too long. 676 00:41:09,520 --> 00:41:10,560 I can't stand up. 677 00:41:23,280 --> 00:41:24,680 RETURN OF THE CLOUDS 678 00:41:35,360 --> 00:41:36,840 Duke Su, you're in a good mood today. 679 00:41:37,320 --> 00:41:38,880 But I didn't come here 680 00:41:38,960 --> 00:41:40,560 for roast meat. 681 00:41:40,640 --> 00:41:41,600 Since you're not hungry, 682 00:41:42,240 --> 00:41:43,400 wait first. 683 00:41:43,880 --> 00:41:45,080 The physician hasn't eaten yet. 684 00:41:57,040 --> 00:42:00,760 SITU JIUYUE 685 00:42:02,400 --> 00:42:03,520 Let me introduce you 686 00:42:03,600 --> 00:42:06,080 to the best physician in the land. 687 00:42:06,640 --> 00:42:08,360 I'm not the best physician, 688 00:42:08,440 --> 00:42:09,840 but the best poison expert. 689 00:42:13,320 --> 00:42:14,160 Xiao Heng, 690 00:42:14,240 --> 00:42:16,040 why did you just bring someone here 691 00:42:16,120 --> 00:42:17,000 for me to heal? 692 00:42:17,480 --> 00:42:18,640 Do you want to break my rules? 693 00:42:18,720 --> 00:42:20,600 I won't break your rules. 694 00:42:20,680 --> 00:42:21,720 I'll do it on her behalf. 695 00:42:21,800 --> 00:42:23,120 You'll do it on her behalf? 696 00:42:23,800 --> 00:42:24,800 Who is she to you? 697 00:42:27,120 --> 00:42:28,400 What's the rule? 698 00:42:30,720 --> 00:42:32,000 Xiao Heng hasn't told you, right? 699 00:42:32,080 --> 00:42:34,200 If you want me to heal you, 700 00:42:34,280 --> 00:42:35,920 you need to gamble with me first. 701 00:42:36,880 --> 00:42:38,560 If you're willing to heal me, 702 00:42:39,320 --> 00:42:40,400 I'd naturally take that bet. 703 00:42:40,480 --> 00:42:41,320 Fine. 704 00:42:41,400 --> 00:42:42,480 You're straightforward. 705 00:42:59,240 --> 00:43:01,800 {\an8}My new venomous spider happens to need someone to test its poison. 706 00:43:02,280 --> 00:43:03,400 If you win against me, 707 00:43:03,480 --> 00:43:05,080 I'll heal your hand. 708 00:43:05,160 --> 00:43:06,320 What if I lose? 709 00:43:07,320 --> 00:43:08,480 You'll give your life to me. 710 00:43:14,320 --> 00:43:15,160 How do we do this? 711 00:43:16,480 --> 00:43:21,200 Among these two spiders, one is poisonous, the other is not. 712 00:43:22,760 --> 00:43:24,040 Pick one. 713 00:43:25,360 --> 00:43:26,240 Sometimes, 714 00:43:26,320 --> 00:43:28,000 staying alive requires luck. 715 00:43:28,480 --> 00:43:30,640 Or even if I save you this time, 716 00:43:31,360 --> 00:43:32,640 you might not live long. 717 00:43:35,360 --> 00:43:36,760 Let me remind you. 718 00:43:36,840 --> 00:43:38,400 One of these is highly poisonous. 719 00:43:39,040 --> 00:43:40,840 If you pick the wrong one 720 00:43:40,920 --> 00:43:42,360 and it bites you, 721 00:43:43,440 --> 00:43:45,400 you might not survive. 722 00:43:49,440 --> 00:43:50,320 Shall we start? 723 00:43:51,520 --> 00:43:52,640 Wait. 724 00:43:53,680 --> 00:43:57,200 -Are you scared? -You said I need to bet on a life. 725 00:43:57,840 --> 00:44:00,640 But you didn't say it had to be my own. 726 00:44:06,920 --> 00:44:08,240 This is the life I'm betting on. 727 00:44:09,880 --> 00:44:12,000 I introduced a physician to you. 728 00:44:12,080 --> 00:44:13,720 You're repaying kindness with enmity. 729 00:44:13,800 --> 00:44:15,640 If anything happens to you, 730 00:44:15,720 --> 00:44:17,120 I will take my own life in return. 731 00:44:17,680 --> 00:44:18,640 You'll die with me? 732 00:44:25,720 --> 00:44:27,560 Xiao Heng, I'm warning you. 733 00:44:28,200 --> 00:44:29,760 This spider is truly poisonous. 734 00:44:31,440 --> 00:44:32,400 What are we waiting for? 735 00:44:32,480 --> 00:44:34,400 Let me carefully pick 736 00:44:34,480 --> 00:44:36,320 which one is the venomous spider. 737 00:44:39,240 --> 00:44:40,080 Is it this one? 738 00:44:48,040 --> 00:44:49,080 Or is it this one? 739 00:44:54,000 --> 00:44:54,920 Open it. 740 00:44:56,920 --> 00:44:57,760 Open it. 741 00:45:07,040 --> 00:45:07,880 It's not poisonous. 742 00:45:12,240 --> 00:45:13,080 Xiao Heng. 743 00:45:19,920 --> 00:45:20,920 Then I'll pick this one. 744 00:45:22,680 --> 00:45:23,680 Open it. 745 00:45:26,200 --> 00:45:27,040 You won. 746 00:45:27,760 --> 00:45:28,920 This is not poisonous. 747 00:45:29,600 --> 00:45:31,600 It looks like my hand gave you luck. 748 00:45:37,080 --> 00:45:37,920 Get out. 749 00:45:38,000 --> 00:45:39,240 I need to do the treatment now. 750 00:45:41,240 --> 00:45:42,320 What a shame. 751 00:45:42,400 --> 00:45:43,480 You can't die with me. 752 00:45:44,440 --> 00:45:45,600 Can you walk quickly? 753 00:45:53,160 --> 00:45:54,240 How did you guess? 754 00:45:54,320 --> 00:45:57,120 When you look at him, I can see affection in your eyes. 755 00:45:57,880 --> 00:45:58,880 So what? 756 00:46:00,040 --> 00:46:00,880 Aren't you the same? 757 00:46:00,960 --> 00:46:02,520 He isn't the one I love. 758 00:46:03,880 --> 00:46:05,360 If you dare to lie to me, 759 00:46:06,040 --> 00:46:08,000 I'll kill you. 760 00:46:08,600 --> 00:46:09,960 Women shouldn't easily show affection. 761 00:46:10,040 --> 00:46:12,240 Otherwise, they'll lose the first round. 762 00:46:13,000 --> 00:46:14,640 You speak as if you've lost before. 763 00:46:15,240 --> 00:46:16,280 Give me your hand. 764 00:46:32,560 --> 00:46:34,120 Your meridians are in disarray. 765 00:46:34,200 --> 00:46:36,600 Ordinary methods won't work. We can only fight poison with poison. 766 00:46:36,680 --> 00:46:38,600 But this method is intense. 767 00:46:38,680 --> 00:46:40,360 You'll endure immense pain, 768 00:46:40,440 --> 00:46:41,440 mental turmoil, 769 00:46:41,920 --> 00:46:42,760 and sleepless nights. 770 00:46:42,840 --> 00:46:44,160 I trust you, Ms. Situ. 771 00:46:45,520 --> 00:46:46,760 You're quite bold. 772 00:46:47,920 --> 00:46:50,600 No wonder Xiao Heng came to beg me for you. 773 00:46:50,680 --> 00:46:53,280 You and Duke Su seem well-acquainted. 774 00:46:53,360 --> 00:46:55,200 We saved each other before. 775 00:47:12,080 --> 00:47:12,920 Give me your hand. 776 00:48:14,880 --> 00:48:17,760 DUKE SU'S MANSION 777 00:48:30,480 --> 00:48:31,480 Did you stay up all night? 778 00:48:32,520 --> 00:48:33,920 Are you worried that I'd poison her? 779 00:48:34,000 --> 00:48:35,040 How is she? 780 00:48:36,120 --> 00:48:37,800 The poison hasn't completely dissipated yet. 781 00:48:37,880 --> 00:48:39,080 Give it two more days 782 00:48:39,160 --> 00:48:40,280 and she'll fully recover. 783 00:48:42,560 --> 00:48:43,400 Xiao Heng, 784 00:48:44,680 --> 00:48:45,920 I never imagined 785 00:48:46,640 --> 00:48:48,480 that you would care so much for a woman. 786 00:48:48,560 --> 00:48:50,320 She's the actress I want to groom. 787 00:48:50,960 --> 00:48:53,320 If her hand is crippled, how can she continue with her act? 788 00:48:54,760 --> 00:48:55,600 Xiao Heng, 789 00:48:56,720 --> 00:48:58,800 have you developed feelings for her? 790 00:49:01,880 --> 00:49:03,160 Stop asking me such questions. 791 00:49:09,640 --> 00:49:11,960 You'd better not let me find out you're lying to me. 792 00:49:21,960 --> 00:49:22,800 Lu Ji, 793 00:49:25,760 --> 00:49:27,200 bring Ms. Jiang Li home. 794 00:49:27,840 --> 00:49:28,680 She's asleep. 795 00:49:29,280 --> 00:49:30,640 Do you want me to carry her back 796 00:49:31,240 --> 00:49:32,400 or throw her over my shoulder? 797 00:49:33,320 --> 00:49:35,000 Send a message to her maid. 798 00:49:35,080 --> 00:49:35,960 Yes. 799 00:50:43,680 --> 00:50:44,520 How are you feeling? 800 00:50:49,400 --> 00:50:51,280 Thank you for getting me a physician. 801 00:50:52,600 --> 00:50:54,000 I will repay this favor 802 00:50:54,560 --> 00:50:56,240 in the future. 803 00:50:56,320 --> 00:50:57,160 You can't repay 804 00:50:58,000 --> 00:50:59,320 my favor yet. 805 00:50:59,400 --> 00:51:00,560 What do you mean? 806 00:51:00,640 --> 00:51:02,080 When people are down and out, 807 00:51:03,520 --> 00:51:04,600 they're like falling leaves 808 00:51:05,520 --> 00:51:06,680 who can't control 809 00:51:07,960 --> 00:51:09,440 their fate. 810 00:51:18,640 --> 00:51:21,760 The Duke Mansion has no place for such falling leaves.