1 00:01:40,040 --> 00:01:43,960 HENING GATE 2 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:46,640 You shouldn't have talked back to Wanning. 3 00:01:46,720 --> 00:01:48,000 You should've informed me first. 4 00:01:48,080 --> 00:01:49,680 It would have been too late. 5 00:01:50,280 --> 00:01:51,800 Shen Yurong cannot be injured or die 6 00:01:51,880 --> 00:01:54,120 at that night's palace feast known by everyone in the city. 7 00:01:54,200 --> 00:01:56,360 Wanning would never endure this insult. 8 00:01:56,440 --> 00:01:59,440 Don't think she won't do anything to you. She may have long wanted to do that. 9 00:01:59,520 --> 00:02:00,560 That's great. 10 00:02:00,640 --> 00:02:01,960 I want to see 11 00:02:02,520 --> 00:02:04,200 in what way she will act against me. 12 00:02:04,280 --> 00:02:05,640 She might not rule out killing you. 13 00:02:07,440 --> 00:02:08,360 I will be careful. 14 00:02:09,000 --> 00:02:10,759 GOVERN PEOPLE, SERVE THE HEAVENS 15 00:02:10,840 --> 00:02:11,720 Xiao Heng. 16 00:02:14,480 --> 00:02:15,440 If you were gone, 17 00:02:17,480 --> 00:02:19,360 I can't trust anyone around me anymore. 18 00:02:21,680 --> 00:02:22,640 Your Majesty, 19 00:02:22,720 --> 00:02:24,800 a trusted subordinate is used to doing the dirty work. 20 00:02:24,880 --> 00:02:26,040 It's unavoidable to get hurt. 21 00:02:26,960 --> 00:02:27,840 But rest assured. 22 00:02:28,360 --> 00:02:29,200 I won't die. 23 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:48,040 Your Highness. 24 00:02:48,120 --> 00:02:49,480 Last night, Zhennv Hall's chief 25 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:51,600 was sent to Hui City's prison thousands of miles away. 26 00:02:51,680 --> 00:02:52,800 There is no news for now. 27 00:02:53,600 --> 00:02:55,240 -You may go. -Yes, Your Highness. 28 00:02:55,320 --> 00:02:57,600 KILL AT ONCE 29 00:03:01,360 --> 00:03:02,320 Meixiang, 30 00:03:02,960 --> 00:03:04,200 send this to the Li Residence. 31 00:03:05,240 --> 00:03:06,200 Yes, Your Highness. 32 00:03:13,760 --> 00:03:17,360 Shen Yurong, what are you being so fussy about? 33 00:03:18,800 --> 00:03:20,160 You have a lot of nerve. 34 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:22,080 How dare you embarrass me in public! 35 00:03:22,160 --> 00:03:24,520 Doesn't Your Highness think you're too absurd at times? 36 00:03:25,520 --> 00:03:27,120 His Majesty organized that feast. 37 00:03:27,200 --> 00:03:29,240 If any of the students got injured instead of me, 38 00:03:29,320 --> 00:03:31,080 Your Highness will be punished by His Majesty. 39 00:03:31,160 --> 00:03:32,720 No matter how Your Highness dislikes Jiang Li, 40 00:03:32,800 --> 00:03:34,600 you shouldn't humiliate yourself. 41 00:03:35,160 --> 00:03:36,600 How dare you talk back to me! 42 00:03:39,280 --> 00:03:40,120 Maids! 43 00:03:40,200 --> 00:03:41,200 Forget it! 44 00:03:42,320 --> 00:03:44,200 Isn't this what you want? 45 00:03:44,280 --> 00:03:45,200 What do you mean? 46 00:03:45,280 --> 00:03:46,480 You want me dead! 47 00:03:47,200 --> 00:03:48,040 That's nonsense. 48 00:03:48,120 --> 00:03:48,960 Wanning! 49 00:03:49,040 --> 00:03:50,680 Do not put yourself at risk again 50 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:52,040 just to test Jiang Li. 51 00:03:52,840 --> 00:03:54,280 I cannot protect you all the time. 52 00:03:54,840 --> 00:03:56,040 I already killed her. 53 00:03:56,120 --> 00:03:57,720 I even went back to Qingcheng Mountain 54 00:03:58,920 --> 00:04:00,400 to the place where I buried her 55 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:04,560 and saw her corpse buried in the mud with my own eyes. 56 00:04:04,640 --> 00:04:07,920 But don't you find it strange that those from Zhennv Hall just disappeared? 57 00:04:08,880 --> 00:04:09,880 Something is fishy. 58 00:04:09,960 --> 00:04:10,800 So what? 59 00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:13,600 I am by Your Highness's side. 60 00:04:21,959 --> 00:04:23,240 Your Highness, can you tell me 61 00:04:24,560 --> 00:04:25,760 what I should do 62 00:04:26,960 --> 00:04:28,240 to put your mind at ease? 63 00:04:29,200 --> 00:04:30,240 All right. 64 00:04:31,600 --> 00:04:33,560 You look so pitiful. 65 00:04:35,600 --> 00:04:37,760 I won't make you kneel as punishment tonight. 66 00:04:39,360 --> 00:04:40,960 Dress your wound well. 67 00:04:41,840 --> 00:04:44,680 I'll wash you up tonight. 68 00:05:03,120 --> 00:05:06,440 HENING GATE 69 00:05:10,200 --> 00:05:11,040 Your Majesty, 70 00:05:14,080 --> 00:05:16,360 did you discuss national affairs until this hour again? 71 00:05:19,240 --> 00:05:20,080 Yes. 72 00:05:24,640 --> 00:05:27,440 That's why I have come here to relax and unwind. 73 00:05:27,520 --> 00:05:28,480 Come here. 74 00:05:28,560 --> 00:05:30,040 I will give you a massage. 75 00:05:36,640 --> 00:05:37,480 Your Majesty, 76 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:40,240 I wish to go to Tianxiang Temple in a few days 77 00:05:40,320 --> 00:05:41,560 to worship for a period of time. 78 00:05:41,640 --> 00:05:43,320 Why do you want to go there all of a sudden? 79 00:05:43,400 --> 00:05:45,640 I just thought of Empress Dowager Xia. 80 00:05:45,720 --> 00:05:47,160 At this time before, 81 00:05:47,240 --> 00:05:50,120 she would always stay and pray at Tianxiang Temple for blessings. 82 00:05:50,200 --> 00:05:52,920 Now, I also wish to go and take a look 83 00:05:53,000 --> 00:05:54,640 and also fulfill my filial duty. 84 00:05:55,560 --> 00:05:57,080 Thank you for the thought. 85 00:05:58,200 --> 00:05:59,520 After Mother's demise, 86 00:06:00,320 --> 00:06:02,400 you were the only one who went to me. 87 00:06:03,000 --> 00:06:04,320 If it weren't for you, 88 00:06:05,560 --> 00:06:07,600 I might never taste 89 00:06:07,680 --> 00:06:10,080 Mother's glutinous rice balls in sweet rice wine again. 90 00:06:10,160 --> 00:06:11,440 You still remember. 91 00:06:12,200 --> 00:06:14,360 I love children the most. 92 00:06:14,840 --> 00:06:17,480 Back then, 93 00:06:18,080 --> 00:06:19,600 it was comforting 94 00:06:19,680 --> 00:06:21,600 to me. 95 00:06:42,080 --> 00:06:42,920 Road. 96 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:44,600 -This word is "road." -Road. 97 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:46,400 This word is "light." 98 00:06:46,480 --> 00:06:47,360 -Jiang Li! -Light. 99 00:06:49,160 --> 00:06:50,640 I know you're feeling down, 100 00:06:50,720 --> 00:06:53,040 so I brought my favorite snacks for you. 101 00:06:53,120 --> 00:06:54,640 Who says I am feeling down? 102 00:06:54,720 --> 00:06:55,960 Stop pretending. 103 00:06:56,040 --> 00:06:57,680 Something huge happened at Wanfeng Hall. 104 00:06:57,760 --> 00:06:58,920 How can I not know about it? 105 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:01,240 Things will be tough for you now. 106 00:07:01,320 --> 00:07:02,200 Young Master, 107 00:07:02,280 --> 00:07:03,440 why are you always sarcastic? 108 00:07:04,760 --> 00:07:06,200 He did not say anything wrong. 109 00:07:06,280 --> 00:07:08,360 No matter what conflicts we had in the past, 110 00:07:08,440 --> 00:07:10,160 it was fine on the surface. 111 00:07:10,240 --> 00:07:12,800 But after last night, we totally had a falling-out. 112 00:07:16,520 --> 00:07:17,360 Jiang Li, 113 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,320 what will you do now? 114 00:07:20,200 --> 00:07:22,000 Go to Luyang, to the Ye family. 115 00:07:24,320 --> 00:07:25,440 That is right! 116 00:07:26,240 --> 00:07:27,560 How could I forget? 117 00:07:27,640 --> 00:07:28,480 You still have 118 00:07:28,560 --> 00:07:30,480 a filthy rich maternal family who rolls in money 119 00:07:30,560 --> 00:07:32,800 and is the wealthiest in their area. 120 00:07:33,360 --> 00:07:34,360 And His Majesty himself 121 00:07:34,440 --> 00:07:37,360 had just appointed Ye Shijie as the Ministry of Revenue's Vice Director. 122 00:07:37,440 --> 00:07:41,000 The Ye family now has connections in both official and business circles. 123 00:07:41,080 --> 00:07:42,760 If you reconcile 124 00:07:42,840 --> 00:07:43,920 with the Ye family, 125 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,560 forget about Uncle Yuanbai. 126 00:07:45,640 --> 00:07:48,560 Even Grandmother will see you differently. 127 00:07:49,480 --> 00:07:51,600 Why do you suddenly want to go to the Ye family? 128 00:07:52,160 --> 00:07:54,800 You just established your reputation in the capital. 129 00:07:54,880 --> 00:07:56,920 Isn't it a pity to leave now? 130 00:08:05,160 --> 00:08:06,200 Duke Su, 131 00:08:06,280 --> 00:08:07,320 I am here now. 132 00:08:07,880 --> 00:08:10,840 What is the matter of life and death you stated in your message? 133 00:08:10,920 --> 00:08:12,840 Consort Li wants to bring you to worship Buddha. 134 00:08:15,560 --> 00:08:16,400 Thank you. 135 00:08:16,480 --> 00:08:17,680 Your play 136 00:08:18,360 --> 00:08:20,000 has brought more and more actors 137 00:08:20,880 --> 00:08:22,280 and it's becoming more interesting. 138 00:08:22,360 --> 00:08:24,480 To ensure this play doesn't end poorly, 139 00:08:24,560 --> 00:08:25,960 I want to remind you of this. 140 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:29,080 Consort Li is His Majesty's favorite consort. 141 00:08:30,160 --> 00:08:31,200 So I've heard. 142 00:08:31,800 --> 00:08:33,320 What is your next move? 143 00:08:35,000 --> 00:08:36,000 Avoid conflict... 144 00:08:37,280 --> 00:08:38,559 And do not act hastily. 145 00:08:40,240 --> 00:08:41,799 You think 146 00:08:41,880 --> 00:08:43,440 that Ye Shijie treats you well, right? 147 00:08:43,520 --> 00:08:46,400 Or you won't be willing to reconcile with the Ye family now. 148 00:08:46,480 --> 00:08:48,560 He's a decent person 149 00:08:48,640 --> 00:08:50,320 and he looks quite handsome too. 150 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:51,680 Compared to me, 151 00:08:51,760 --> 00:08:53,760 even if he falls a bit short, 152 00:08:54,480 --> 00:08:56,640 if he can keep protecting you, 153 00:08:56,720 --> 00:08:58,200 that is a good thing. 154 00:08:58,280 --> 00:08:59,240 Besides, 155 00:08:59,320 --> 00:09:00,800 if you always spend time together... 156 00:09:00,880 --> 00:09:03,160 It'll also make it easier for you to approach Liu Xu. 157 00:09:07,720 --> 00:09:08,560 Jiang Li! 158 00:09:09,840 --> 00:09:11,160 What are you talking about? 159 00:09:11,240 --> 00:09:13,080 What nonsense is that? 160 00:09:13,160 --> 00:09:14,760 Both of us are best friends for life. 161 00:09:14,840 --> 00:09:16,640 I would never fall for her. 162 00:09:16,720 --> 00:09:17,760 What are you talking about? 163 00:09:17,840 --> 00:09:19,960 -Jiang Jingrui. -It's impossible for me to like her. 164 00:09:20,040 --> 00:09:20,880 My goodness. 165 00:09:20,960 --> 00:09:22,400 Why are you two doing this? 166 00:09:23,760 --> 00:09:25,160 You are making me feel embarrassed. 167 00:09:25,240 --> 00:09:26,800 Why are you doing this? 168 00:09:26,880 --> 00:09:27,720 JIANG RESIDENCE 169 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:28,680 Miss, 170 00:09:28,760 --> 00:09:31,320 her ladyship had a falling-out with the Ye family before. 171 00:09:32,080 --> 00:09:34,080 Now, you're going alone to make amends. 172 00:09:34,880 --> 00:09:36,440 I worry you might be treated unfairly. 173 00:09:37,000 --> 00:09:39,640 That's why I must go all the more. 174 00:09:40,200 --> 00:09:41,720 It must also be Jiang Li's wish. 175 00:09:42,200 --> 00:09:44,680 I want to help her mend things with the Ye family. 176 00:09:48,520 --> 00:09:49,400 Miss, 177 00:09:49,880 --> 00:09:52,640 you're really so nice to her ladyship. 178 00:09:54,240 --> 00:09:56,760 Actually, I have my own selfish reason. 179 00:09:58,200 --> 00:10:00,400 I remember Luyang is not far from Huaixiang. 180 00:10:00,480 --> 00:10:04,080 Jiang Li is famous in the capital now. 181 00:10:05,080 --> 00:10:06,400 I can take a breather now. 182 00:10:07,040 --> 00:10:08,600 I want to go back to Huaixiang. 183 00:10:09,560 --> 00:10:10,520 At that time, Shen... 184 00:10:11,760 --> 00:10:12,880 That person 185 00:10:13,440 --> 00:10:14,800 said my father was convicted 186 00:10:15,600 --> 00:10:16,600 and executed. 187 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:20,840 Perhaps no one buried him at that time. 188 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:22,280 It has been so long, 189 00:10:22,360 --> 00:10:25,720 so I should go back and check. 190 00:10:33,560 --> 00:10:34,400 Quickly. 191 00:10:34,480 --> 00:10:36,400 Liu Xu and Ye Shijie should have arrived long ago. 192 00:10:36,480 --> 00:10:37,440 -Hurry up. -All right. 193 00:10:37,520 --> 00:10:38,600 Liu Xu. 194 00:10:39,120 --> 00:10:39,960 Liu Xu. 195 00:10:40,440 --> 00:10:41,680 Why did you start eating? 196 00:10:42,160 --> 00:10:44,000 I've long been here and waited for a very long time. 197 00:10:44,080 --> 00:10:45,000 But none of you came, 198 00:10:45,080 --> 00:10:46,560 so I went around on my own. 199 00:10:47,920 --> 00:10:48,800 Where's Ye Shijie? 200 00:10:48,880 --> 00:10:49,720 Ye Shijie? 201 00:10:52,400 --> 00:10:53,560 I think 202 00:10:53,640 --> 00:10:55,760 -he'll be the last one to arrive. -There's no need. 203 00:10:56,360 --> 00:10:57,360 I now announce 204 00:10:57,440 --> 00:10:59,920 that all our expenses tonight for food, drinks, and entertainment 205 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:02,720 will be paid by Ye Shijie. 206 00:11:04,080 --> 00:11:04,920 Agreed! 207 00:11:05,840 --> 00:11:06,960 When he arrives, 208 00:11:07,040 --> 00:11:08,760 -I'll walk around with you again. -All right. 209 00:11:09,880 --> 00:11:10,720 There he is. 210 00:11:13,800 --> 00:11:15,160 Shiije, 211 00:11:15,240 --> 00:11:17,560 thanks to us getting first place in the Annual Exam, 212 00:11:17,640 --> 00:11:18,920 you got an official position. 213 00:11:19,000 --> 00:11:19,840 That's right. 214 00:11:19,920 --> 00:11:20,920 Mr. Ye, 215 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:22,960 you have to treat us tonight. 216 00:11:29,080 --> 00:11:30,280 I'm sorry. 217 00:11:30,360 --> 00:11:32,000 I forgot to tell you something. 218 00:11:32,080 --> 00:11:33,320 My second uncle is in the capital on business 219 00:11:33,400 --> 00:11:34,400 and will return to Luyang in a few days. 220 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:35,320 So 221 00:11:35,920 --> 00:11:37,880 I'm afraid I can't celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with you. 222 00:11:41,760 --> 00:11:43,320 That's no fun. 223 00:11:43,400 --> 00:11:45,440 We already agreed that 224 00:11:45,520 --> 00:11:47,840 the last person to arrive would cover the expenses. 225 00:11:48,480 --> 00:11:49,440 You're not paying 226 00:11:50,320 --> 00:11:51,280 and not joining us. 227 00:11:51,360 --> 00:11:52,360 That's right. 228 00:11:52,440 --> 00:11:54,280 -That's no fun. -Yes, it's no fun. 229 00:11:54,360 --> 00:11:55,400 Everyone. 230 00:11:57,600 --> 00:11:59,440 I'm Ye Shijie's second uncle. 231 00:11:59,520 --> 00:12:01,440 I came at a bad time today 232 00:12:01,520 --> 00:12:03,240 and disturbed your fun. 233 00:12:03,320 --> 00:12:04,280 I'm very sorry 234 00:12:04,360 --> 00:12:05,720 about that. 235 00:12:05,800 --> 00:12:08,160 How about this? I've reserved a table at the restaurant. 236 00:12:08,240 --> 00:12:10,040 If you don't mind, 237 00:12:10,120 --> 00:12:12,000 let's have a meal together. 238 00:12:14,080 --> 00:12:15,160 It's all right. 239 00:12:15,240 --> 00:12:17,680 It's hard to see anything from the restaurant upstairs. 240 00:12:17,760 --> 00:12:19,680 Besides, we don't want to disturb you two 241 00:12:19,760 --> 00:12:20,640 when you are talking. 242 00:12:21,200 --> 00:12:22,440 All right. Let's go then. 243 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:29,240 Uncle. 244 00:12:31,320 --> 00:12:33,080 Since you're inviting us sincerely, 245 00:12:33,160 --> 00:12:34,960 I also want to catch up with you. 246 00:12:37,960 --> 00:12:38,800 Sure. 247 00:12:41,320 --> 00:12:42,160 Jiang Jingrui, 248 00:12:42,240 --> 00:12:43,600 show Liu Xu around and have fun. 249 00:12:44,440 --> 00:12:45,520 Let's meet later on. 250 00:12:48,600 --> 00:12:50,320 Are they leaving just like that? 251 00:12:51,000 --> 00:12:52,640 Exactly. That's no fun at all. 252 00:12:52,720 --> 00:12:54,080 What a letdown. We're not friends anymore! 253 00:12:54,160 --> 00:12:55,320 I'm going home. 254 00:12:56,200 --> 00:12:57,040 What are you doing? 255 00:12:57,120 --> 00:12:57,960 Liu Xu, 256 00:12:58,040 --> 00:13:00,720 I know of a game over there that requires two people to play. 257 00:13:00,800 --> 00:13:03,000 -There are prizes too. -Who wants to play with you? 258 00:13:03,080 --> 00:13:05,040 Since we're already here, let's go together. 259 00:13:05,640 --> 00:13:06,720 I swear. 260 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:08,040 It'll be really fun. 261 00:13:08,120 --> 00:13:09,160 Let's go and play together. 262 00:13:10,520 --> 00:13:11,400 All right then. 263 00:13:11,480 --> 00:13:12,480 I'll play one round. 264 00:13:12,560 --> 00:13:13,760 If it's not fun, I'll go home. 265 00:13:13,840 --> 00:13:14,760 All right. Come on. 266 00:13:15,560 --> 00:13:17,320 Shijie mentioned you long ago. 267 00:13:17,400 --> 00:13:19,320 But I never expected you to have grown up to be 268 00:13:19,400 --> 00:13:21,160 such an elegant lady after all these years. 269 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,080 When you called out to me, 270 00:13:23,160 --> 00:13:24,520 I was so surprised. 271 00:13:24,600 --> 00:13:26,000 I almost didn't recognize you. 272 00:13:26,080 --> 00:13:26,920 Please come this way. 273 00:13:27,000 --> 00:13:28,840 It has been a long time since you've seen me. 274 00:13:28,920 --> 00:13:30,240 Of course you won't recognize me. 275 00:13:30,880 --> 00:13:33,120 That's why we need 276 00:13:33,200 --> 00:13:34,880 to celebrate today's reunion properly. 277 00:13:34,960 --> 00:13:35,800 You're right. 278 00:13:35,880 --> 00:13:36,760 Come and take a seat. 279 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,840 Jiang Li, 280 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:52,360 it's all thanks to you 281 00:13:52,440 --> 00:13:53,640 that His Majesty valued Shijie 282 00:13:53,720 --> 00:13:55,360 and appointed him as an official, 283 00:13:55,440 --> 00:13:56,440 bringing honor to our family. 284 00:13:56,520 --> 00:13:58,920 I heard about your good reputation 285 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:01,880 as soon as I entered the capital yesterday. 286 00:14:01,960 --> 00:14:05,960 Here. This drink is to thank you and to celebrate. 287 00:14:06,040 --> 00:14:08,320 -Here's a toast to you. -You're too kind, Uncle. 288 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:10,000 I can't take all the credit. 289 00:14:10,080 --> 00:14:11,560 I should toast to you. 290 00:14:11,640 --> 00:14:13,160 The festive season 291 00:14:13,240 --> 00:14:14,400 is good for a family reunion. 292 00:14:15,160 --> 00:14:17,200 Why didn't you visit the Jiang Residence? 293 00:14:17,280 --> 00:14:18,800 I came to the capital 294 00:14:19,520 --> 00:14:21,080 for business matters. 295 00:14:21,160 --> 00:14:22,160 Shijie knows about this. 296 00:14:22,960 --> 00:14:24,480 So I came in a hurry 297 00:14:24,560 --> 00:14:26,480 and I didn't inform the Jiang family in advance. 298 00:14:26,560 --> 00:14:29,000 I'm afraid of troubling them if I visit suddenly. 299 00:14:29,080 --> 00:14:30,600 Since it's for business matters, 300 00:14:31,440 --> 00:14:34,560 wouldn't it be more convenient with the Chief Secretariat's help? 301 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:38,320 Of course. 302 00:14:40,120 --> 00:14:41,760 But we haven't had much contact 303 00:14:41,840 --> 00:14:43,760 with the Jiang family for years. 304 00:14:43,840 --> 00:14:45,280 And earlier, there were 305 00:14:46,600 --> 00:14:48,240 some misunderstandings too. 306 00:14:48,320 --> 00:14:49,200 So 307 00:14:49,280 --> 00:14:51,080 it might be too presumptuous of us. 308 00:14:51,160 --> 00:14:52,360 I know, Uncle. 309 00:14:53,840 --> 00:14:56,440 It was my fault because I was young and ignorant. 310 00:14:56,520 --> 00:14:58,600 Now, I'm more mature. 311 00:15:00,240 --> 00:15:01,680 I felt regretful for many years. 312 00:15:01,760 --> 00:15:03,920 If you agree, 313 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,640 I'll mediate for you. 314 00:15:10,080 --> 00:15:11,000 That would be great. 315 00:15:12,160 --> 00:15:13,200 Then 316 00:15:13,280 --> 00:15:14,320 I'll pay a visit tomorrow. 317 00:15:14,400 --> 00:15:15,320 Is that a good time? 318 00:15:15,400 --> 00:15:16,320 Of course. 319 00:15:20,880 --> 00:15:23,320 Since you're visiting the Jiang family, 320 00:15:23,880 --> 00:15:25,880 we should respond. 321 00:15:25,960 --> 00:15:26,880 Respond? 322 00:15:26,960 --> 00:15:29,560 What if I visit the Ye family in Luyang overmorrow? 323 00:15:29,640 --> 00:15:31,040 This way, 324 00:15:31,120 --> 00:15:32,560 both families will become closer. 325 00:15:35,200 --> 00:15:37,000 Do you want to go to Luyang? 326 00:15:38,280 --> 00:15:39,120 Well, 327 00:15:39,200 --> 00:15:40,120 Jiang Li, 328 00:15:40,880 --> 00:15:43,600 you might need approval 329 00:15:43,680 --> 00:15:45,280 from Chancellor Jiang for that. 330 00:15:45,360 --> 00:15:47,480 If you mention it, 331 00:15:47,560 --> 00:15:49,400 I'm sure my father won't stop me. 332 00:15:52,160 --> 00:15:53,160 Let's eat first. 333 00:15:53,720 --> 00:15:54,960 The dishes are getting cold. 334 00:15:55,040 --> 00:15:56,680 You just want me to mediate 335 00:15:57,720 --> 00:15:58,920 but not see the Ye family? 336 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:00,920 What nonsense is that? 337 00:16:02,120 --> 00:16:05,160 Of course I welcome you to the Ye family. 338 00:16:05,240 --> 00:16:06,560 Then please mention it 339 00:16:06,640 --> 00:16:07,680 to my father tomorrow 340 00:16:07,760 --> 00:16:09,200 when you visit the Jiang family. 341 00:16:11,560 --> 00:16:12,720 It's settled then. 342 00:16:16,360 --> 00:16:17,520 All right. 343 00:16:18,120 --> 00:16:19,760 Sure. Let's eat first. 344 00:16:19,840 --> 00:16:21,600 -Come on. -My friends are waiting for me, 345 00:16:22,120 --> 00:16:22,960 so I won't be eating. 346 00:16:23,560 --> 00:16:24,400 Uncle. 347 00:16:24,960 --> 00:16:26,160 Shijie. 348 00:16:26,240 --> 00:16:27,240 Enjoy your meals. 349 00:16:30,720 --> 00:16:31,840 I'll walk Jiang Li out. 350 00:16:37,520 --> 00:16:38,920 Jiang Li 351 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:39,960 sure is something. 352 00:16:43,440 --> 00:16:45,440 Have you planned to return to Luyang early on? 353 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,800 After all, the Ye family is my maternal family. 354 00:16:49,080 --> 00:16:51,480 After all these years, some misunderstandings must be cleared. 355 00:16:52,640 --> 00:16:53,640 Why so sudden? 356 00:16:53,720 --> 00:16:57,320 Do you still remember how we were set up 357 00:16:57,400 --> 00:16:58,600 -at the palace? -Yes. 358 00:16:58,680 --> 00:17:01,680 My sister and cousin were involved in it. 359 00:17:01,760 --> 00:17:02,960 Both of them? 360 00:17:04,119 --> 00:17:04,960 How can that be? 361 00:17:05,040 --> 00:17:06,680 Now you know my situation 362 00:17:07,359 --> 00:17:08,319 in the Jiang family. 363 00:17:09,119 --> 00:17:10,280 Are you still wondering 364 00:17:10,359 --> 00:17:12,079 why I suddenly want to go back to Luyang? 365 00:17:12,160 --> 00:17:13,640 Since you see me as your cousin, 366 00:17:13,720 --> 00:17:14,880 I'll do my best to protect you 367 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:17,160 in the capital in the future. 368 00:17:18,359 --> 00:17:19,200 Thank you. 369 00:17:19,280 --> 00:17:20,200 Let me see you off. 370 00:17:20,280 --> 00:17:21,560 Uncle is still waiting for you. 371 00:17:21,640 --> 00:17:22,640 You should go back first. 372 00:17:23,200 --> 00:17:24,280 I'll go by myself. 373 00:17:25,920 --> 00:17:26,760 All right. 374 00:18:01,160 --> 00:18:03,360 My lord, we got the tickets to the theater. 375 00:18:03,440 --> 00:18:05,800 Tonight's play is The World of Mortals by Little Taohong. 376 00:18:07,480 --> 00:18:09,320 Are you going to watch Little Taohong tonight? 377 00:18:09,800 --> 00:18:11,800 Aren't you afraid they'll notice and come after you? 378 00:18:11,880 --> 00:18:14,960 In my opinion, let's just arrest this troupe first 379 00:18:15,040 --> 00:18:15,920 and take our time investigating. 380 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:16,960 That's the safest way. 381 00:18:17,040 --> 00:18:17,960 It may be safe, 382 00:18:18,920 --> 00:18:20,280 but we will miss the show. 383 00:18:20,360 --> 00:18:22,320 My lord, your life will be at stake. 384 00:18:23,160 --> 00:18:25,360 -Do you still want to watch it? -You'd alert the enemy. 385 00:18:26,680 --> 00:18:28,560 Are you telling me what to do? 386 00:18:30,760 --> 00:18:31,760 Lu Ji is right. 387 00:18:32,480 --> 00:18:35,440 We must play the long game to catch a big fish. 388 00:18:36,120 --> 00:18:37,280 I not only need to watch it, 389 00:18:37,360 --> 00:18:39,440 but I will also find someone to watch with me 390 00:18:40,200 --> 00:18:41,680 to make it convincing. 391 00:18:41,760 --> 00:18:42,720 Find someone? 392 00:18:42,800 --> 00:18:43,640 Who? 393 00:18:43,720 --> 00:18:44,880 Do we need to do that? 394 00:18:44,960 --> 00:18:46,040 I can watch it with you. 395 00:18:47,080 --> 00:18:47,920 What a fool. 396 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,640 Hey, Lu Ji. 397 00:18:49,720 --> 00:18:51,240 Why are you so talkative today? 398 00:18:52,040 --> 00:18:53,160 I get it. 399 00:18:53,240 --> 00:18:54,520 Do you want to see the play? 400 00:18:54,600 --> 00:18:55,440 Fine. 401 00:18:55,520 --> 00:18:56,400 You can go. 402 00:18:56,480 --> 00:18:57,360 Find 403 00:18:59,080 --> 00:19:00,160 a delicate lady. 404 00:19:00,240 --> 00:19:01,680 You must be joking. 405 00:19:01,760 --> 00:19:03,640 There are only male secret guards. 406 00:19:03,720 --> 00:19:04,880 A lady? 407 00:19:04,960 --> 00:19:06,040 Do you mean Jiuyue? 408 00:19:07,600 --> 00:19:09,960 We might as well pick anyone from the street. 409 00:19:10,680 --> 00:19:12,440 Then pick anyone from the street. 410 00:19:23,360 --> 00:19:24,280 Ms. Jiang, 411 00:19:24,360 --> 00:19:26,400 his lordship wants to invite you to the theater for a chat. 412 00:19:31,640 --> 00:19:32,760 If you refuse... 413 00:19:37,000 --> 00:19:37,920 Come on. 414 00:19:54,200 --> 00:19:58,080 WATCHING THE SEA AND SKY 415 00:20:01,680 --> 00:20:02,720 Where is Wen Ji? 416 00:20:02,800 --> 00:20:04,480 Duke Su, why do you want to see me? 417 00:20:04,560 --> 00:20:06,440 Can you change your opening line? 418 00:20:06,520 --> 00:20:08,480 -Duke Su, do you have nothing to do again? -Yes. 419 00:20:08,960 --> 00:20:10,360 So I'm inviting you to watch a play. 420 00:20:14,400 --> 00:20:16,520 Can I repay a favor that way? 421 00:20:16,600 --> 00:20:19,560 Watching a play to repay a favor? 422 00:20:19,640 --> 00:20:21,400 You're quite calculating. 423 00:20:21,480 --> 00:20:23,000 If you don't agree, 424 00:20:24,040 --> 00:20:25,120 I'll leave. 425 00:20:25,600 --> 00:20:26,840 Fine. 426 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,840 Two favors left. 427 00:20:32,240 --> 00:20:33,760 You sure know how to do the math. 428 00:20:33,840 --> 00:20:35,160 I don't want you to suffer losses. 429 00:20:35,640 --> 00:20:37,080 I'm always calculating. 430 00:20:39,760 --> 00:20:41,760 Choose any of the three teas. 431 00:20:53,240 --> 00:20:54,680 Too bad I don't know tea. 432 00:20:55,280 --> 00:20:56,400 I can only pick one randomly. 433 00:20:57,480 --> 00:20:59,080 I'm sorry for letting down your kindness. 434 00:20:59,560 --> 00:21:00,880 It's nothing complex. 435 00:21:01,640 --> 00:21:05,000 It may taste bitter, astringent, fresh, or sweet. 436 00:21:06,240 --> 00:21:09,280 Different people like different teas. 437 00:21:20,600 --> 00:21:22,360 I chose the bitter one. 438 00:21:22,440 --> 00:21:23,600 You clearly picked 439 00:21:23,680 --> 00:21:24,920 the sweetest aged tea. 440 00:21:25,520 --> 00:21:26,760 But you said it tastes bitter. 441 00:21:27,640 --> 00:21:30,680 It shows there's something bitter 442 00:21:31,640 --> 00:21:33,080 in your heart. 443 00:21:34,440 --> 00:21:35,720 Duke Su, you must be joking. 444 00:21:36,720 --> 00:21:39,480 Maybe my taste buds are different from others. 445 00:21:39,560 --> 00:21:41,360 What's bitter to others 446 00:21:41,880 --> 00:21:43,360 might be sweet to me. 447 00:21:43,440 --> 00:21:45,240 What do you 448 00:21:46,640 --> 00:21:48,200 consider bitter then? 449 00:21:49,920 --> 00:21:52,080 The fate of humans, 450 00:21:52,160 --> 00:21:54,920 love, hate, affection, feud. 451 00:21:56,360 --> 00:21:59,280 There are many bitter things in this world. 452 00:21:59,360 --> 00:22:00,760 Is love and affection 453 00:22:01,600 --> 00:22:04,440 bitter to you? 454 00:22:07,800 --> 00:22:08,640 Duke Su, 455 00:22:09,880 --> 00:22:11,280 did you invite me to watch a play 456 00:22:12,360 --> 00:22:15,040 just to talk about love and affection? 457 00:22:15,120 --> 00:22:16,920 -Can't I? -No, you can't. 458 00:22:17,880 --> 00:22:18,840 Let's watch the play. 459 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:28,760 WATCHING THE SEA AND SKY 460 00:23:16,240 --> 00:23:18,960 -Marvelous! -Nice! 461 00:23:19,040 --> 00:23:19,920 Impressive skills! 462 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,520 Great moves and agility! 463 00:23:22,880 --> 00:23:24,840 Li, you sure know how to appreciate a play. 464 00:23:24,920 --> 00:23:28,360 -With long sleeves fluttering -I can see you're engrossed in watching. 465 00:23:28,440 --> 00:23:31,240 -Everyone danced and sang together -This play is really good. 466 00:23:31,320 --> 00:23:32,760 The best part is yet to come. 467 00:23:32,840 --> 00:23:39,480 The singing echoed for a long time 468 00:23:40,040 --> 00:23:46,640 The wind blows on the branches, Causing shadows to sway 469 00:23:46,720 --> 00:23:49,640 The gentle breeze carries 470 00:23:49,720 --> 00:23:56,400 The fragrance of flowers far away 471 00:23:56,480 --> 00:23:59,720 -Great! -Marvelous! 472 00:23:59,800 --> 00:24:00,800 I'll give you a reward. 473 00:24:01,280 --> 00:24:03,000 Thank you, Duke Su. 474 00:24:03,080 --> 00:24:05,120 I'm truly grateful. 475 00:24:14,240 --> 00:24:15,600 Duke Su, 476 00:24:15,680 --> 00:24:17,960 what do you think about today's play? 477 00:24:22,080 --> 00:24:23,200 You should not ask me... 478 00:24:24,760 --> 00:24:26,840 but this lady beside me. 479 00:24:30,760 --> 00:24:32,120 It's vigorous and rhythmic. 480 00:24:32,600 --> 00:24:34,360 It's deeply satisfying and exhilarating. 481 00:24:34,440 --> 00:24:36,040 You are knowledgeable about plays. 482 00:24:36,120 --> 00:24:38,680 No wonder you are Duke Su's esteemed guest. 483 00:24:39,280 --> 00:24:41,160 Not only does this lady know about plays, 484 00:24:43,280 --> 00:24:44,840 she also knows how to perform. 485 00:25:34,080 --> 00:25:35,200 Leave her alive. 486 00:25:35,680 --> 00:25:37,480 Be sure to find out the mastermind. 487 00:25:38,360 --> 00:25:39,200 Take her away. 488 00:25:39,280 --> 00:25:40,160 -Yes. -Yes. 489 00:26:25,120 --> 00:26:26,320 Thank you, Duke Su. 490 00:26:26,400 --> 00:26:28,120 You offered to dress up my wound, 491 00:26:29,440 --> 00:26:30,920 so I don't owe you a favor. 492 00:26:31,600 --> 00:26:32,840 If you consider this a favor, 493 00:26:32,920 --> 00:26:34,240 I'll get someone else to dress it. 494 00:26:48,240 --> 00:26:50,120 Are you that afraid of owing me favors? 495 00:26:50,200 --> 00:26:51,800 Favors are also debts. 496 00:26:52,440 --> 00:26:53,760 They need to be repaid in the end. 497 00:26:53,840 --> 00:26:57,200 People already carry heavy burdens in life. 498 00:26:57,280 --> 00:26:59,320 Having too much debt is a hindrance. 499 00:26:59,800 --> 00:27:03,320 But you wished me a bright future during the guqin test. 500 00:27:03,880 --> 00:27:05,160 Have you forgotten about that? 501 00:27:06,760 --> 00:27:07,880 Are you blaming me now? 502 00:27:08,480 --> 00:27:10,440 The moment you invited me to this theater, 503 00:27:12,560 --> 00:27:14,920 I appeared to be your esteemed guest. 504 00:27:15,520 --> 00:27:17,240 But in reality, I'm just your cover 505 00:27:19,400 --> 00:27:21,680 to let your people hide in ambush 506 00:27:23,160 --> 00:27:24,800 and lower the troupe's guard. 507 00:27:26,920 --> 00:27:27,880 As for saying 508 00:27:28,640 --> 00:27:29,680 that I blame you... 509 00:27:30,760 --> 00:27:31,640 Not really. 510 00:27:33,160 --> 00:27:35,960 I'm grateful 511 00:27:36,720 --> 00:27:38,200 to be useful to you, Duke Su. 512 00:28:10,560 --> 00:28:12,560 Ill-gotten wealth from the capital 513 00:28:12,640 --> 00:28:13,920 is gathered into the troupe. 514 00:28:15,280 --> 00:28:17,320 Using your performances as a cover, 515 00:28:17,400 --> 00:28:18,680 they're transported to the north 516 00:28:20,920 --> 00:28:23,560 to provide money for Prince Cheng to recruit soldiers and buy horses. 517 00:28:26,920 --> 00:28:28,480 That was your deal. 518 00:28:28,960 --> 00:28:29,800 Am I right? 519 00:28:32,960 --> 00:28:35,560 I'm not in the mood today to argue with you. 520 00:28:35,640 --> 00:28:38,840 Treason is punishable by death. 521 00:28:39,400 --> 00:28:41,360 I'll pay three times the amount Prince Cheng pays you 522 00:28:41,440 --> 00:28:42,440 to risk your life for him. 523 00:28:47,000 --> 00:28:49,520 Do you really think a performer like you 524 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:52,320 can become the Princess Consort? 525 00:29:00,480 --> 00:29:01,440 I'm annoyed. 526 00:29:01,520 --> 00:29:04,040 Lu Ji, carve the "play" word on her face, 527 00:29:04,120 --> 00:29:06,800 make her a mute, cut off the tendons in her limbs, and throw her out. 528 00:29:07,480 --> 00:29:08,800 If Prince Cheng still wants you, 529 00:29:09,840 --> 00:29:11,640 I'll give you three taels for travel expenses. 530 00:29:11,720 --> 00:29:13,200 What's wrong with his lordship today? 531 00:29:13,280 --> 00:29:15,240 He usually enjoys interrogating them. 532 00:29:15,320 --> 00:29:16,360 What are you waiting for? 533 00:29:17,440 --> 00:29:18,400 Don't do it. 534 00:29:24,920 --> 00:29:26,920 Fine. I'll tell you. 535 00:29:30,920 --> 00:29:32,120 Didn't you arrest them? 536 00:29:32,600 --> 00:29:34,200 Why do I feel like you're in a bad mood? 537 00:29:40,560 --> 00:29:42,240 Are you keeping things from me too? 538 00:29:48,720 --> 00:29:50,720 Fine. Forget it if you don't want to tell me. 539 00:29:50,800 --> 00:29:52,400 They tried to kill you, 540 00:29:52,480 --> 00:29:54,160 so it seems you've gotten in their way. 541 00:29:54,240 --> 00:29:55,440 The north isn't prosperous. 542 00:29:55,520 --> 00:29:57,360 Prince Cheng has been recruiting soldiers for years, 543 00:29:57,440 --> 00:29:58,400 draining his resources. 544 00:29:58,480 --> 00:30:00,520 Cutting off his source of income in the Central Plains 545 00:30:00,600 --> 00:30:02,400 is like choking him. 546 00:30:02,480 --> 00:30:03,640 They could have come at me 547 00:30:04,360 --> 00:30:05,640 much earlier. 548 00:30:05,720 --> 00:30:07,560 What's your plan now? 549 00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:08,560 I have a feeling 550 00:30:09,120 --> 00:30:11,320 that salt trafficking is just one way to make money. 551 00:30:11,400 --> 00:30:12,880 There must be a more significant one. 552 00:30:16,240 --> 00:30:17,480 How did it go with the assassin? 553 00:30:17,560 --> 00:30:18,720 She gave me some intel. 554 00:30:19,360 --> 00:30:21,160 She said Prince Cheng 555 00:30:21,680 --> 00:30:23,920 has a secret training ground for assassins in Luyang. 556 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,240 She's just one of them. 557 00:30:25,760 --> 00:30:27,080 If we don't destroy it, 558 00:30:27,160 --> 00:30:28,640 your trusted ministers 559 00:30:28,720 --> 00:30:30,080 might be assassinated one by one 560 00:30:30,160 --> 00:30:32,160 before Prince Cheng makes a move. 561 00:30:32,240 --> 00:30:34,080 So are you going to Luyang personally? 562 00:30:34,880 --> 00:30:35,880 Yes. 563 00:30:37,520 --> 00:30:38,520 Chancellor Jiang, 564 00:30:38,600 --> 00:30:40,800 I'm here to express my gratitude for being appointed. 565 00:30:40,880 --> 00:30:43,520 That was His Majesty's grace. It has nothing to do with me. 566 00:30:43,600 --> 00:30:44,960 Why express gratitude? 567 00:30:45,040 --> 00:30:46,960 I'm afraid you didn't come here 568 00:30:47,040 --> 00:30:49,080 without a reason. 569 00:30:49,160 --> 00:30:51,160 I can't hide anything from you. 570 00:30:51,240 --> 00:30:53,040 This is my second uncle, Ye Mingxuan. 571 00:30:53,760 --> 00:30:56,680 He came from Luyang and brought some small gifts. 572 00:30:56,760 --> 00:30:58,160 I hope you will like it. 573 00:30:58,680 --> 00:30:59,520 Chancellor Jiang, 574 00:30:59,600 --> 00:31:00,960 it has been a long time. 575 00:31:01,040 --> 00:31:02,400 Mingxuan. 576 00:31:03,880 --> 00:31:05,680 Why didn't you inform me in advance 577 00:31:05,760 --> 00:31:07,480 of your visit? 578 00:31:11,440 --> 00:31:12,320 Well... 579 00:31:13,120 --> 00:31:14,080 Father. 580 00:31:20,160 --> 00:31:21,000 Father, 581 00:31:21,480 --> 00:31:23,160 we met at the Lantern Festival 582 00:31:23,720 --> 00:31:25,280 and had a good conversation. 583 00:31:25,360 --> 00:31:26,760 I couldn't stay out too late, 584 00:31:26,840 --> 00:31:28,720 so I invited Shijie 585 00:31:28,800 --> 00:31:30,880 and Uncle Mingxuan to visit. 586 00:31:33,720 --> 00:31:34,600 Please take a seat. 587 00:31:43,560 --> 00:31:46,920 It has been a while since you've been in the capital, right? 588 00:31:47,000 --> 00:31:47,840 Yes. 589 00:31:47,920 --> 00:31:48,800 I came this time 590 00:31:48,880 --> 00:31:51,040 to handle some business matters 591 00:31:51,120 --> 00:31:53,120 and to visit my nephew. 592 00:31:53,200 --> 00:31:54,760 After all, he has been away for so long, 593 00:31:54,840 --> 00:31:56,280 so the family can't help but worry. 594 00:31:56,360 --> 00:31:58,600 You'll be working in the imperial court together, 595 00:31:58,680 --> 00:32:01,760 so I have to rely on you to look after him. 596 00:32:01,840 --> 00:32:02,960 That's too kind. 597 00:32:03,040 --> 00:32:04,840 Ye Shijie is talented. 598 00:32:04,920 --> 00:32:07,080 Even without my guidance, he can achieve 599 00:32:07,160 --> 00:32:08,360 great success on his own. 600 00:32:09,920 --> 00:32:13,360 How is Old Madam Ye's health? 601 00:32:13,440 --> 00:32:14,880 She's all right. 602 00:32:14,960 --> 00:32:15,920 But her energy 603 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,360 is declining year by year. 604 00:32:17,920 --> 00:32:20,680 As she gets older, she misses her family more. 605 00:32:22,080 --> 00:32:23,280 So this time, 606 00:32:23,360 --> 00:32:25,160 I have a presumptuous request. 607 00:32:27,080 --> 00:32:29,440 Jiang Li has never been to Luyang 608 00:32:29,520 --> 00:32:30,960 since birth. 609 00:32:31,040 --> 00:32:33,880 I wonder if you would allow me 610 00:32:33,960 --> 00:32:35,400 to take Jiang Li back 611 00:32:35,480 --> 00:32:36,920 to visit Old Madam. 612 00:32:45,400 --> 00:32:46,760 A trip to Luyang? 613 00:32:47,360 --> 00:32:48,200 Yes. 614 00:32:48,280 --> 00:32:50,680 Jiang Li didn't want to when she was a child. 615 00:32:50,760 --> 00:32:52,160 But now, she's all grown up. 616 00:32:52,240 --> 00:32:53,440 I've asked for her opinion. 617 00:32:53,960 --> 00:32:55,320 She also wants to go back to visit. 618 00:32:58,600 --> 00:33:01,400 Luyang is far away 619 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:03,360 and Li'er has just returned. 620 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,600 It's not suitable to go south now. 621 00:33:05,680 --> 00:33:06,760 Don't you think? 622 00:33:08,720 --> 00:33:09,800 Father, 623 00:33:09,880 --> 00:33:11,520 I've never been to Luyang. 624 00:33:11,600 --> 00:33:12,960 If you permit 625 00:33:13,480 --> 00:33:15,160 and if Uncle Mingxuan is willing to take me, 626 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:18,880 while nothing is going on at school 627 00:33:18,960 --> 00:33:20,240 since the Annual Exam is done, 628 00:33:20,720 --> 00:33:21,960 I'd like to visit Luyang. 629 00:33:22,040 --> 00:33:24,440 It's a long journey 630 00:33:24,520 --> 00:33:26,440 and you've never been to Luyang. 631 00:33:27,200 --> 00:33:28,560 You may not get used to it there. 632 00:33:28,640 --> 00:33:30,120 Father, you're worrying too much. 633 00:33:31,760 --> 00:33:34,800 If I can get used to staying at Zhennv Hall 634 00:33:34,880 --> 00:33:36,040 in Qingcheng Mountain, 635 00:33:36,880 --> 00:33:40,000 Luyang is much livelier than Zhennv Hall. 636 00:33:40,080 --> 00:33:41,920 Your mother said 637 00:33:42,480 --> 00:33:44,560 Consort Li wants to take you to worship Buddha 638 00:33:44,640 --> 00:33:46,480 in the next few days. 639 00:33:46,560 --> 00:33:48,600 The imperial decree may arrive soon. 640 00:33:48,680 --> 00:33:49,920 During this time, 641 00:33:50,600 --> 00:33:52,840 it's better for you to stay in the capital. 642 00:33:57,680 --> 00:34:00,080 Since Li'er wants to go to Luyang, 643 00:34:00,560 --> 00:34:02,080 you should just let her go. 644 00:34:02,160 --> 00:34:03,000 Mother. 645 00:34:03,080 --> 00:34:04,880 As for Consort Li, 646 00:34:04,960 --> 00:34:06,440 she can go after she comes back. 647 00:34:07,040 --> 00:34:08,560 Let's have Shuran talk to her. 648 00:34:08,639 --> 00:34:10,639 Consort Li is kind and compassionate. 649 00:34:10,719 --> 00:34:11,760 She will surely understand. 650 00:34:12,719 --> 00:34:14,440 Because of the Annual Exam, 651 00:34:14,520 --> 00:34:17,080 Li'er suffered a lot. 652 00:34:17,159 --> 00:34:19,639 Let her go out and relax. 653 00:34:20,360 --> 00:34:21,400 Besides, 654 00:34:21,480 --> 00:34:22,960 Old Madam Ye 655 00:34:23,040 --> 00:34:24,880 used to dote on Li'er. 656 00:34:25,600 --> 00:34:27,199 Now that she's all grown up, 657 00:34:27,760 --> 00:34:29,199 she should pay her a visit. 658 00:34:34,760 --> 00:34:37,719 Actually, Li'er discussed this with me earlier. 659 00:34:37,800 --> 00:34:39,000 Do you really not know 660 00:34:39,760 --> 00:34:42,199 Consort Li's true intention 661 00:34:42,280 --> 00:34:43,960 of having Li'er worship with her? 662 00:34:45,560 --> 00:34:47,280 What's done is done. 663 00:34:48,239 --> 00:34:50,320 Even if Li'er really made a mistake, 664 00:34:51,239 --> 00:34:53,360 can you say Ruoyao and Yu'e 665 00:34:53,840 --> 00:34:55,239 were completely innocent? 666 00:34:55,320 --> 00:34:57,640 As the head of the family, 667 00:34:57,720 --> 00:34:59,920 you can't be so biased. 668 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:02,640 Li'er just came back from Zhennv Hall 669 00:35:03,320 --> 00:35:05,040 and you want her to suffer in the mountains again. 670 00:35:05,120 --> 00:35:09,120 It's good that Shuran interacts with Consort Li. 671 00:35:09,200 --> 00:35:10,640 But it's your job 672 00:35:11,360 --> 00:35:12,720 as her husband 673 00:35:14,160 --> 00:35:18,520 to help her decide what to say and what not to say. 674 00:35:19,280 --> 00:35:20,640 Shuran 675 00:35:21,240 --> 00:35:22,400 is selfish. 676 00:35:22,480 --> 00:35:24,280 She might say something inappropriate 677 00:35:24,360 --> 00:35:26,160 that reaches His Majesty's ears. 678 00:35:26,240 --> 00:35:28,080 You, as the Chancellor, 679 00:35:29,160 --> 00:35:31,440 being constantly asked about family matters 680 00:35:31,520 --> 00:35:33,240 isn't good. 681 00:35:33,320 --> 00:35:34,800 Think about it. 682 00:35:38,720 --> 00:35:40,400 That girl must be going to Luyang 683 00:35:41,160 --> 00:35:42,640 to avoid worshiping Buddha 684 00:35:43,480 --> 00:35:45,280 and to find support there. 685 00:35:46,240 --> 00:35:47,680 It's obvious 686 00:35:47,760 --> 00:35:50,080 that she knows she has no standing in the Jiang family. 687 00:35:51,880 --> 00:35:54,720 You should use this chance to please your father 688 00:35:54,800 --> 00:35:57,320 and improve your reputation 689 00:35:57,400 --> 00:35:58,760 among noble ladies. 690 00:35:59,240 --> 00:36:00,640 When she comes back, 691 00:36:00,720 --> 00:36:03,480 make sure she has no place in the capital. 692 00:36:04,160 --> 00:36:05,360 Are you listening to me? 693 00:36:05,440 --> 00:36:07,360 Is my engagement 694 00:36:08,200 --> 00:36:09,520 with Zhou Yanbang really canceled? 695 00:36:09,600 --> 00:36:12,240 -There will be better matches. -However, 696 00:36:12,880 --> 00:36:14,520 I truly like him. 697 00:36:15,400 --> 00:36:16,240 Yao'er, 698 00:36:17,080 --> 00:36:18,800 you are still young. 699 00:36:18,880 --> 00:36:20,760 When you grow up, you'll realize 700 00:36:20,840 --> 00:36:22,280 that affection and love are 701 00:36:22,360 --> 00:36:23,920 the least valuable things in the world. 702 00:36:25,200 --> 00:36:27,320 I only want Mr. Zhou. 703 00:36:27,400 --> 00:36:29,720 I have found another suitable man for you, 704 00:36:30,240 --> 00:36:31,480 so don't mention him again. 705 00:36:37,600 --> 00:36:41,200 IMPROVE VIRTUE AND EXPAND ACHIEVEMENTS 706 00:36:45,200 --> 00:36:46,040 Shijie. 707 00:36:48,160 --> 00:36:49,000 -Jiang Li! -Jiang Li! 708 00:36:52,200 --> 00:36:53,120 {\an8}Take this. 709 00:36:53,200 --> 00:36:54,600 {\an8}These are your favorite snacks. 710 00:36:55,160 --> 00:36:57,120 {\an8}This can cool you down from the heat. 711 00:36:57,200 --> 00:36:58,840 {\an8}-It doesn't spoil easily. -Tong'er. 712 00:36:59,320 --> 00:37:00,200 Have more of it. 713 00:37:00,280 --> 00:37:01,120 Here's mine. 714 00:37:01,200 --> 00:37:03,600 {\an8}These are my favorites, 715 00:37:03,680 --> 00:37:06,040 {\an8}these are my mother's favorites, 716 00:37:06,120 --> 00:37:07,840 and these are my father's favorites. 717 00:37:07,920 --> 00:37:08,760 You can eat them all. 718 00:37:11,080 --> 00:37:13,440 Be careful on your journey. 719 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:14,840 Tong'er. 720 00:37:16,880 --> 00:37:18,360 You gave me so many delicious foods, 721 00:37:18,440 --> 00:37:20,000 which are all your favorites 722 00:37:20,560 --> 00:37:21,760 and your parents' favorites. 723 00:37:23,240 --> 00:37:25,400 Are you trying to make me gain weight? Tong'er. 724 00:37:26,880 --> 00:37:27,920 It's a long journey. 725 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:30,960 Who knows what you might lack along the way? 726 00:37:31,040 --> 00:37:32,040 She won't lack anything. 727 00:37:32,120 --> 00:37:34,440 The Ye family is a big merchant family. They lack nothing. 728 00:37:35,040 --> 00:37:36,520 -I've already talked to Uncle Mingxuan. -I'm fine. 729 00:37:36,600 --> 00:37:37,920 He'll take good care of her. 730 00:37:38,400 --> 00:37:39,240 Li'er! 731 00:37:40,800 --> 00:37:41,840 It's time. 732 00:37:42,360 --> 00:37:43,200 We should leave. 733 00:37:43,280 --> 00:37:46,760 JIANG RESIDENCE 734 00:37:46,840 --> 00:37:47,760 Already? 735 00:37:50,160 --> 00:37:51,000 I'm leaving now. 736 00:37:52,680 --> 00:37:53,960 Jiang Li, 737 00:37:55,360 --> 00:37:57,080 we've just met 738 00:37:57,160 --> 00:38:00,200 and now you're leaving before we even have a meal together. 739 00:38:01,560 --> 00:38:03,680 I am to blame during the Lantern Festival. 740 00:38:04,360 --> 00:38:05,480 When Jiang Li comes back, 741 00:38:05,560 --> 00:38:07,960 I'll make up for that meal, all right? 742 00:38:10,080 --> 00:38:11,760 You're really thoughtful, Shijie. 743 00:38:11,840 --> 00:38:12,760 You even remember that. 744 00:38:18,960 --> 00:38:20,160 Who wants you to make it up? 745 00:38:20,720 --> 00:38:22,440 I want Jiang Li to host it. 746 00:38:22,520 --> 00:38:24,840 Because you owe me. 747 00:38:24,920 --> 00:38:25,760 All right. 748 00:38:25,840 --> 00:38:28,160 I'll be back soon to host it. 749 00:39:10,960 --> 00:39:12,000 When I come back here, 750 00:39:12,720 --> 00:39:15,760 I'll make them pay. 751 00:39:22,600 --> 00:39:23,760 My lord. 752 00:39:23,840 --> 00:39:25,680 Based on the information from Little Taohong, 753 00:39:26,160 --> 00:39:27,960 we found out that the one in charge in Luyang 754 00:39:28,040 --> 00:39:29,600 is Prince Cheng's trusted aide, Chu Lan. 755 00:39:30,080 --> 00:39:31,840 However, Chu Lan isn't always in Luyang 756 00:39:31,920 --> 00:39:33,080 and is elusive. 757 00:39:33,160 --> 00:39:35,280 I've asked all our informants in Luyang 758 00:39:35,360 --> 00:39:36,960 and found out he had a lover. 759 00:39:37,040 --> 00:39:38,880 Wu Lan, the top courtesan at Xihua Brothel. 760 00:39:41,800 --> 00:39:42,800 What about the Li family? 761 00:39:43,280 --> 00:39:46,120 They bypassed Ye Shijie and directly made a move against the Ye family. 762 00:39:47,080 --> 00:39:48,440 How did the Ye family react? 763 00:39:48,520 --> 00:39:51,000 They're slow, unaware that they're already trapped. 764 00:39:51,080 --> 00:39:53,240 If the Ye family can be so easily controlled, 765 00:39:54,320 --> 00:39:58,680 it just shows they've had it too easy before. 766 00:40:00,440 --> 00:40:02,360 When do we take action then? 767 00:40:04,280 --> 00:40:08,360 It seems like we need to go to Luyang too. 768 00:40:09,440 --> 00:40:11,200 My lord, that's quite a coincidence. 769 00:40:11,280 --> 00:40:13,040 I heard Ms. Jiang Li 770 00:40:13,120 --> 00:40:14,440 is also heading to Luyang today, 771 00:40:14,520 --> 00:40:16,600 saying she's visiting her maternal family. 772 00:40:19,840 --> 00:40:20,960 Get 15 canes as punishment. 773 00:40:21,040 --> 00:40:22,200 What's it for this time? 774 00:40:22,280 --> 00:40:24,240 Wasting informants in seeking useless information. 775 00:40:24,320 --> 00:40:26,200 My lord, you told me before to keep an eye 776 00:40:26,280 --> 00:40:27,760 -on Ms. Jiang Li. -Another five canes 777 00:40:27,840 --> 00:40:28,680 for talking back. 778 00:40:57,200 --> 00:40:58,720 CAPITAL 779 00:41:00,440 --> 00:41:01,560 LUYANG 780 00:41:05,720 --> 00:41:06,760 -Fu. -Master. 781 00:41:07,640 --> 00:41:08,640 Go to the residence first 782 00:41:08,720 --> 00:41:10,480 and inform Old Madam and Madam 783 00:41:10,560 --> 00:41:11,440 that... 784 00:41:16,120 --> 00:41:17,800 Forget it. We'll just do as we see fit. 785 00:41:17,880 --> 00:41:19,560 -Just tell them I'm back. -Yes, Master. 786 00:41:25,280 --> 00:41:31,040 YE RESIDENCE 787 00:41:34,440 --> 00:41:36,000 Dear, I'm home! 788 00:41:36,720 --> 00:41:37,600 Dear. 789 00:41:37,680 --> 00:41:38,760 Jiang Li, come in. 790 00:41:38,840 --> 00:41:39,720 Dear. 791 00:41:40,240 --> 00:41:41,080 Dear! 792 00:41:41,160 --> 00:41:42,000 I'm home! 793 00:41:44,760 --> 00:41:45,600 Dear! 794 00:41:47,760 --> 00:41:48,840 Dear! 795 00:41:50,960 --> 00:41:52,560 What's going on? Where's everyone? 796 00:41:52,640 --> 00:41:55,280 Master, someone went to the shop to return Soochow brocade again, 797 00:41:55,360 --> 00:41:57,160 so Madam went to handle it. 798 00:42:03,360 --> 00:42:04,200 Jiang Li, 799 00:42:04,760 --> 00:42:07,000 your second aunt went to the shop to handle some matters. 800 00:42:07,080 --> 00:42:08,920 I'll introduce you to them later. 801 00:42:09,000 --> 00:42:09,840 All right. 802 00:42:10,320 --> 00:42:11,160 Let's go. 803 00:42:18,520 --> 00:42:19,480 Here we are. 804 00:42:19,560 --> 00:42:20,680 It was a long journey. 805 00:42:20,760 --> 00:42:21,600 Jiang Li, 806 00:42:21,680 --> 00:42:22,720 get some rest inside first. 807 00:42:22,800 --> 00:42:25,560 I need to take care of other matters. 808 00:42:25,640 --> 00:42:28,800 It might take quite a long time. 809 00:42:29,280 --> 00:42:30,120 Uncle Mingxuan, 810 00:42:30,600 --> 00:42:31,720 we'll leave you to your work. 811 00:42:31,800 --> 00:42:33,920 -We can take care of ourselves. -All right. 812 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,240 When your aunt returns, 813 00:42:35,320 --> 00:42:37,040 I'll ask her to entertain you. 814 00:42:37,120 --> 00:42:39,240 You don't know how nice your aunt is. 815 00:42:45,080 --> 00:42:45,960 Miss, 816 00:42:46,040 --> 00:42:47,920 why isn't there a single person here? 817 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,800 Are they trying to put you in your place? 818 00:42:50,360 --> 00:42:52,840 Could the Ye family be in some kind of trouble? 819 00:43:00,520 --> 00:43:01,360 MADAM ZHUO 820 00:43:01,440 --> 00:43:02,560 The weather is getting cold. 821 00:43:02,640 --> 00:43:03,880 Did you prepare Mingxuan's hand warmer? 822 00:43:04,480 --> 00:43:05,840 Remember to use the red copper one. 823 00:43:05,920 --> 00:43:07,240 Don't burn Mingxuan's hands. 824 00:43:07,320 --> 00:43:08,480 Yes, Madam Zhuo. 825 00:43:09,440 --> 00:43:10,840 Tell the servants to prepare some red dates. 826 00:43:10,920 --> 00:43:13,480 When Mingxuan returns, I'll personally make chicken soup to nourish him. 827 00:43:13,560 --> 00:43:15,560 Grind the dragon and phoenix round tea in my room 828 00:43:15,640 --> 00:43:16,640 and sieve them finely. 829 00:43:16,720 --> 00:43:17,760 I'll drink some good tea 830 00:43:17,840 --> 00:43:19,000 with Mingxuan when he returns. 831 00:43:19,480 --> 00:43:20,320 Yes, Madam Zhuo. 832 00:43:22,680 --> 00:43:24,200 Madam Zhuo, do you know that 833 00:43:24,280 --> 00:43:26,040 something huge happened to the Zhang family? 834 00:43:26,120 --> 00:43:27,800 Really? What happened? 835 00:43:27,880 --> 00:43:29,440 Mrs. Zhang is being 836 00:43:29,520 --> 00:43:31,080 all dramatic at home. 837 00:43:31,880 --> 00:43:32,880 She finally has it coming. 838 00:43:33,920 --> 00:43:34,800 Do you know why? 839 00:43:34,880 --> 00:43:36,160 It was because a little vixen 840 00:43:36,240 --> 00:43:38,960 came to Zhang Residence yesterday. 841 00:43:39,840 --> 00:43:41,080 Now, this is going to be fun. 842 00:43:43,440 --> 00:43:44,880 What does the little vixen look like? 843 00:43:44,960 --> 00:43:46,760 -Well, she looks just like... -Madam Zhuo! 844 00:43:48,440 --> 00:43:50,280 A little vixen came to our house. 845 00:43:50,360 --> 00:43:51,400 What? 846 00:43:54,480 --> 00:43:56,160 Something big is going to happen. 847 00:43:56,240 --> 00:43:57,080 XINZHU CHAMBER 848 00:43:57,160 --> 00:43:58,560 Ye Mingxuan! 849 00:43:58,640 --> 00:44:00,360 Ye Mingxuan, you unfaithful man! Come out! 850 00:44:01,120 --> 00:44:01,960 Where is Mingxuan? 851 00:44:02,480 --> 00:44:03,440 He just went out. 852 00:44:04,080 --> 00:44:05,120 You little vixen, 853 00:44:05,200 --> 00:44:06,680 how dare you come to the Ye Residence! 854 00:44:06,760 --> 00:44:07,640 Watch how I deal with you! 855 00:44:07,720 --> 00:44:08,800 -Madam Zhuo. -Come out! 856 00:44:08,880 --> 00:44:09,760 Madam Zhuo! 857 00:44:10,600 --> 00:44:12,120 Madam Zhuo, you can't do this. 858 00:44:12,200 --> 00:44:13,800 Your status is noble. 859 00:44:13,880 --> 00:44:16,440 How can you personally go and confront that little vixen? 860 00:44:16,520 --> 00:44:19,040 You might fall for her trap if you're not careful. 861 00:44:19,120 --> 00:44:19,960 What trap? 862 00:44:20,520 --> 00:44:22,120 When a person is fuming with rage, 863 00:44:22,200 --> 00:44:23,920 it's easy to act impulsively. 864 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:26,480 No matter how you beat or scold her, 865 00:44:26,560 --> 00:44:28,120 won't it give the vixen a chance 866 00:44:28,200 --> 00:44:31,080 to make up stories in front of Mr. Ye? 867 00:44:31,560 --> 00:44:33,920 Madam Zhuo, don't dirty your hands. 868 00:44:34,000 --> 00:44:35,840 Let me go and check things out first. 869 00:44:35,920 --> 00:44:36,880 You're right. 870 00:44:37,440 --> 00:44:38,560 I'll wait for you in my room. 871 00:44:38,640 --> 00:44:39,680 You go. 872 00:44:39,760 --> 00:44:41,520 I'll tear her apart today. 873 00:44:41,600 --> 00:44:42,440 Just watch me. 874 00:44:44,280 --> 00:44:45,360 Open the door! 875 00:44:45,440 --> 00:44:46,360 Open this door now! 876 00:44:46,840 --> 00:44:47,680 Who is it? 877 00:44:47,760 --> 00:44:49,440 -Open the door now! -Coming. 878 00:44:50,160 --> 00:44:51,840 Open the door. Do you hear me? 879 00:44:54,680 --> 00:44:56,720 You must be the little vixen's sister. 880 00:44:56,800 --> 00:44:57,680 Who are you? 881 00:44:58,440 --> 00:45:00,120 Tell your mistress to show herself. 882 00:45:01,240 --> 00:45:02,440 I'm asking who you are. 883 00:45:02,520 --> 00:45:03,880 Who are you to ask who I am? 884 00:45:03,960 --> 00:45:05,360 Tell your mistress to come out now! 885 00:45:05,440 --> 00:45:06,800 Don't taint the Ye Residence! 886 00:45:06,880 --> 00:45:08,160 How can you be so rude? 887 00:45:08,240 --> 00:45:09,240 Mr. Ye 888 00:45:09,320 --> 00:45:11,120 told us to stay here. 889 00:45:11,200 --> 00:45:12,520 -You vixen! -Don't come in! 890 00:45:12,600 --> 00:45:13,800 -Come out! -Get out! 891 00:45:15,320 --> 00:45:17,080 You rude servant, if you want us to leave, 892 00:45:17,160 --> 00:45:18,360 tell Mr. Ye to do it. 893 00:45:18,440 --> 00:45:20,400 You bunch of vixens, 894 00:45:20,480 --> 00:45:22,960 you want to do it the hard way. 895 00:45:23,040 --> 00:45:23,880 Fine. Just wait! 896 00:45:30,880 --> 00:45:31,720 Tong'er. 897 00:45:34,600 --> 00:45:35,880 Who was that just now? 898 00:45:35,960 --> 00:45:37,360 Why were you arguing? 899 00:45:37,440 --> 00:45:39,680 Miss, we can't stay at the Ye Residence. 900 00:45:39,760 --> 00:45:41,120 An aggressive maid just came 901 00:45:41,200 --> 00:45:42,120 and told us to leave. 902 00:45:42,200 --> 00:45:43,920 She even said you were a little vixen 903 00:45:44,000 --> 00:45:45,840 and I'm the little vixen's younger sister. 904 00:45:45,920 --> 00:45:48,160 I think the Ye family is trying to humiliate you. 905 00:45:51,040 --> 00:45:51,960 Since that is the case, 906 00:45:52,520 --> 00:45:53,480 we can go out first. 907 00:45:53,560 --> 00:45:54,920 Let's see when Uncle Mingxuan returns. 908 00:45:56,920 --> 00:45:58,240 How cocky. 909 00:45:59,120 --> 00:46:01,440 That little vixen is taking advantage of Mingxuan's favor 910 00:46:01,520 --> 00:46:03,760 and has no respect for me as the madam of the family. 911 00:46:03,840 --> 00:46:07,200 That's right. This little vixen is so outrageous. 912 00:46:07,280 --> 00:46:08,120 Madam Zhuo, 913 00:46:08,200 --> 00:46:09,400 it's time for you to step in 914 00:46:09,480 --> 00:46:11,160 and take care of this little vixen. 915 00:46:11,240 --> 00:46:12,680 Since this little vixen is fearless, 916 00:46:12,760 --> 00:46:14,680 see how I'll deal with her. 917 00:46:35,000 --> 00:46:36,880 Madam Zhuo, could this little vixen 918 00:46:37,360 --> 00:46:39,040 have sensed trouble 919 00:46:39,640 --> 00:46:40,720 and gone to complain to Mr. Ye? 920 00:46:40,800 --> 00:46:42,280 That little vixen. 921 00:46:42,840 --> 00:46:44,120 Ye Mingxuan, 922 00:46:44,200 --> 00:46:45,320 I won't let you off the hook. 923 00:46:50,240 --> 00:46:52,200 Miss, where are we going? 924 00:46:55,000 --> 00:46:56,680 Accompany me to visit an old friend. 925 00:46:56,760 --> 00:46:57,800 An old friend? 926 00:46:58,640 --> 00:46:59,480 Wait. 927 00:47:00,240 --> 00:47:01,480 Are you here to see Qiong Zhi? 928 00:47:05,640 --> 00:47:07,400 Qiong Zhi is not home now. 929 00:47:07,480 --> 00:47:08,880 Where is she now? 930 00:47:08,960 --> 00:47:10,120 If you're in a rush, 931 00:47:10,200 --> 00:47:11,480 go and find her at Xihua Brothel. 932 00:47:14,720 --> 00:47:15,840 Xihua Brothel? 933 00:47:16,480 --> 00:47:19,040 That's the most famous brothel in Luyang. 934 00:47:20,760 --> 00:47:21,960 {\an8}XIHUA BROTHEL 935 00:47:22,040 --> 00:47:23,680 {\an8}Come again. 936 00:47:27,560 --> 00:47:29,480 Please come inside. 937 00:47:34,480 --> 00:47:35,480 My lord, 938 00:47:35,560 --> 00:47:37,280 Wu Lan is very alert. 939 00:47:37,360 --> 00:47:38,640 If we deploy controls in advance, 940 00:47:38,720 --> 00:47:40,320 I'm afraid she'll notice something. 941 00:47:40,880 --> 00:47:42,520 If we alert her, 942 00:47:42,600 --> 00:47:44,920 -Chu Lan won't show up. -So? 943 00:47:45,000 --> 00:47:46,640 We should disguise ourselves as customers, 944 00:47:49,200 --> 00:47:50,680 get close to her, control her, 945 00:47:50,760 --> 00:47:52,800 and use her to lure out Chu Lan. 946 00:47:54,480 --> 00:47:55,640 What are you waiting for then? 947 00:47:55,720 --> 00:47:56,640 Begin. 948 00:47:56,720 --> 00:47:57,560 My lord, 949 00:47:58,440 --> 00:48:01,920 who among us do you think looks more like a brothel customer? 950 00:48:12,640 --> 00:48:13,600 Sir, 951 00:48:13,680 --> 00:48:14,800 why didn't you only come now? 952 00:48:14,880 --> 00:48:15,880 Did you get Wu Lan for me? 953 00:48:16,840 --> 00:48:18,680 All right. Be patient. 954 00:48:18,760 --> 00:48:20,400 Wu Lan will be here soon. 955 00:48:20,480 --> 00:48:22,880 Come on. Sit here for a while. 956 00:48:22,960 --> 00:48:23,880 Madam, 957 00:48:24,640 --> 00:48:25,840 a lady is here. 958 00:48:31,280 --> 00:48:32,200 Miss, 959 00:48:32,280 --> 00:48:34,040 this isn't the place for you. 960 00:48:34,640 --> 00:48:36,400 I'd like to see Ms. Qiong Zhi. 961 00:48:36,480 --> 00:48:38,280 Our top courtesan 962 00:48:38,360 --> 00:48:40,040 doesn't entertain female guests. 963 00:48:40,120 --> 00:48:41,080 Top courtesan? 964 00:48:44,920 --> 00:48:46,880 I'm not someone's wife who's here to cause trouble. 965 00:48:47,640 --> 00:48:50,000 I'm here to inquire about something with Ms. Qiong Zhi. 966 00:48:52,280 --> 00:48:53,320 Please grant me this favor. 967 00:49:06,680 --> 00:49:07,520 Miss, 968 00:49:07,600 --> 00:49:09,160 this is Ms. Qiong Zhi's room. 969 00:49:21,280 --> 00:49:22,640 Who are you? 970 00:49:22,720 --> 00:49:24,920 What else could a man come here be for? 971 00:49:25,000 --> 00:49:27,680 WU LAN 972 00:49:27,760 --> 00:49:31,400 You have a striking appearance. 973 00:49:31,480 --> 00:49:32,640 Dressed in red, 974 00:49:32,720 --> 00:49:36,440 you look even more charming than Wu Lan. 975 00:49:36,520 --> 00:49:37,960 Since Wu Lan isn't here yet, 976 00:49:38,040 --> 00:49:41,800 why not join me for tea? 977 00:50:33,120 --> 00:50:34,320 How did you see through me? 978 00:50:34,400 --> 00:50:35,800 I've been investigating cases for years. 979 00:50:35,880 --> 00:50:37,680 No disguise can escape me. 980 00:50:55,200 --> 00:50:56,400 Ms. Qiong Zhi. 981 00:50:58,200 --> 00:51:01,120 QIONG ZHI 982 00:51:01,200 --> 00:51:02,760 Miss, you must be in the wrong room. 983 00:51:05,880 --> 00:51:08,040 Would you like to listen to music or have a drink? 984 00:51:16,320 --> 00:51:18,760 This happens when some guests are having too much fun. 985 00:51:20,680 --> 00:51:21,520 Duke Su, 986 00:51:22,160 --> 00:51:25,000 do you really believe Little Taohong would give you information? 987 00:51:28,280 --> 00:51:29,880 Since you know Little Taohong, 988 00:51:29,960 --> 00:51:31,320 my trip here isn't a waste. 989 00:51:38,320 --> 00:51:41,240 I came to ask you something, Ms. Qiong Zhi. 990 00:51:41,320 --> 00:51:44,160 What's the matter? Do I know your sweetheart? 991 00:51:45,840 --> 00:51:46,880 Maybe 992 00:51:48,200 --> 00:51:50,040 I know your sweetheart. 993 00:51:50,120 --> 00:51:52,200 I don't even know I have a sweetheart. 994 00:51:52,280 --> 00:51:53,680 The son of Huaixiang's magistrate, 995 00:51:55,120 --> 00:51:56,240 Xue Zhao.