1 00:01:44,560 --> 00:01:45,400 Uncle Mingyu. 2 00:01:45,880 --> 00:01:47,600 -Here. -Come on. Slowly. 3 00:01:50,840 --> 00:01:51,680 Careful. 4 00:01:52,320 --> 00:01:53,840 There you go. Be careful now. 5 00:02:00,280 --> 00:02:02,040 My lady, are we going to just leave like this? 6 00:02:02,120 --> 00:02:04,880 What if we wait a bit longer? We'll knock on people's doors again. 7 00:02:04,960 --> 00:02:08,199 That's right. Maybe we spoke poorly last night. 8 00:02:08,280 --> 00:02:09,280 If we go again now, 9 00:02:09,360 --> 00:02:12,200 perhaps some folks will help us. 10 00:02:12,280 --> 00:02:13,480 Let's not trouble them anymore. 11 00:02:13,560 --> 00:02:14,400 Let's go. 12 00:02:30,040 --> 00:02:31,000 Halt! 13 00:02:32,360 --> 00:02:33,680 Who's blocking the road ahead? 14 00:02:34,160 --> 00:02:36,160 How dare you stop the Vice Minister of Justice's carriage! 15 00:02:36,240 --> 00:02:37,240 What's going on? 16 00:02:37,320 --> 00:02:39,920 Mr. Wei, it seems like the prison breakers are ahead. 17 00:02:41,200 --> 00:02:42,400 WEI QIAN 18 00:02:47,600 --> 00:02:50,240 I've heard rumors before. But I didn't believe them. 19 00:02:50,800 --> 00:02:52,640 In broad daylight, 20 00:02:52,720 --> 00:02:53,880 someone dared 21 00:02:53,960 --> 00:02:57,240 to take a death-row prisoner. 22 00:03:04,360 --> 00:03:05,200 Sir, 23 00:03:06,400 --> 00:03:09,120 I'm the daughter of the Chief Secretariat, Jiang Li. 24 00:03:09,200 --> 00:03:11,320 There's injustice in the corruption case 25 00:03:11,400 --> 00:03:12,440 of Magistrate Xue Huaiyuan. 26 00:03:13,360 --> 00:03:15,680 I want to take Magistrate Xue to the capital to seek justice. 27 00:03:15,760 --> 00:03:18,680 The Jiang family will take responsibility for any consequences. 28 00:03:18,760 --> 00:03:20,720 -Please let him go. -Arrest the death-row prisoner. 29 00:03:20,800 --> 00:03:21,680 -Yes! -Sir. 30 00:03:22,840 --> 00:03:24,240 Can you allow me to finish speaking? 31 00:03:24,320 --> 00:03:27,000 I've been ordered to execute Xue Huaiyuan. 32 00:03:27,080 --> 00:03:30,640 Today, in Huaixiang, I'll only speak to officials. 33 00:03:30,720 --> 00:03:33,000 I advise you to step back 34 00:03:33,080 --> 00:03:35,280 and not hinder me in the execution of my duties. 35 00:03:35,360 --> 00:03:38,080 Since ancient times, people study to become officials 36 00:03:38,800 --> 00:03:40,000 to serve the people. 37 00:03:40,080 --> 00:03:41,480 Yet you said 38 00:03:41,560 --> 00:03:43,160 you would only speak to the officials. 39 00:03:43,240 --> 00:03:44,480 You sounded noble, 40 00:03:44,560 --> 00:03:46,200 but you're actually belittling the people. 41 00:03:46,280 --> 00:03:48,920 -How can those in Huaixiang seek justice? -How impetuous! 42 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:52,400 I admit I impetuously committed a crime for taking a death row prisoner. 43 00:03:52,480 --> 00:03:53,440 But what about you, sir? 44 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:55,720 You don't investigate, refuse to listen to the truth, 45 00:03:56,200 --> 00:03:58,240 and execute innocent people. 46 00:03:58,320 --> 00:03:59,480 Is that not a crime? 47 00:03:59,560 --> 00:04:01,880 I could have spared you 48 00:04:02,360 --> 00:04:05,400 since you're young and naive, but harbor sincerity 49 00:04:05,480 --> 00:04:07,200 for Chancellor Jiang's sake. 50 00:04:07,720 --> 00:04:09,360 But you're arrogant. 51 00:04:09,440 --> 00:04:12,120 How dare you openly reproach an imperial court official? 52 00:04:12,200 --> 00:04:14,080 Enough is enough! 53 00:04:14,160 --> 00:04:16,240 If there's another way to redress the injustice, 54 00:04:16,839 --> 00:04:18,079 I don't need to do this 55 00:04:19,360 --> 00:04:21,760 and put myself at your mercy. 56 00:04:22,400 --> 00:04:23,760 I have no other choice. 57 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:33,400 The daughter of the Chief Secretariat and Grand Preceptor, Jiang Li, 58 00:04:34,760 --> 00:04:36,720 broke Xue Huaiyuan out of jail. 59 00:04:37,320 --> 00:04:39,960 The evidence is conclusive and irrefutable. 60 00:04:41,560 --> 00:04:43,680 I request to be taken to the Court of Judicial Review. 61 00:04:43,760 --> 00:04:45,280 I ask that the Court of Judicial Review 62 00:04:45,360 --> 00:04:46,600 conduct a joint trial 63 00:04:46,680 --> 00:04:49,360 for my breaking a prisoner out of jail and Xue Huaiyuan's corruption. 64 00:04:51,120 --> 00:04:53,200 -Please hold a joint trial. -Please hold a joint trial. 65 00:04:55,080 --> 00:04:56,600 Incredible. 66 00:04:56,680 --> 00:05:00,320 You're willing to risk your lives to delay a death-row prisoner's death. 67 00:05:01,320 --> 00:05:02,160 Is it worth it? 68 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:03,560 Yes. 69 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:07,280 I have no other choice. 70 00:05:09,280 --> 00:05:11,240 I must take Xue Huaiyuan to the capital. 71 00:05:12,680 --> 00:05:14,240 Even if I'm in chains, 72 00:05:15,200 --> 00:05:17,880 I must seek justice for him. 73 00:05:17,960 --> 00:05:20,960 This is an important matter and you can't change it. 74 00:05:21,040 --> 00:05:22,600 Even if Chancellor Jiang is here, 75 00:05:22,680 --> 00:05:24,560 he cannot ignore the nation's laws. 76 00:05:25,080 --> 00:05:26,280 At this point, 77 00:05:26,360 --> 00:05:28,760 I still advise you 78 00:05:28,840 --> 00:05:29,680 to stop this 79 00:05:30,640 --> 00:05:33,240 and not tarnish Chancellor Jiang's reputation. 80 00:05:34,120 --> 00:05:35,240 Guards. 81 00:05:35,320 --> 00:05:37,040 Take the death-row prisoner. 82 00:05:37,600 --> 00:05:38,480 Sir. 83 00:05:39,040 --> 00:05:40,600 Magistrate Xue is really innocent. 84 00:05:40,680 --> 00:05:42,760 We were the officers who served under Magistrate Xue. 85 00:05:42,840 --> 00:05:44,480 We can testify for him. 86 00:05:44,560 --> 00:05:45,960 Our names are registered. 87 00:05:46,440 --> 00:05:48,560 We're willing to testify for Magistrate Xue. 88 00:05:48,640 --> 00:05:50,720 -We're willing to testify. -We're willing to testify. 89 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:51,680 Enough talk. 90 00:05:52,280 --> 00:05:53,800 -Arrest him. -Yes! 91 00:05:53,880 --> 00:05:54,880 Sir. 92 00:05:55,400 --> 00:05:56,280 Get up. 93 00:05:56,760 --> 00:05:57,880 -On your feet. -Get up now! 94 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:01,280 -Let go of me. -Don't move. 95 00:06:01,880 --> 00:06:02,720 Xue Li. 96 00:06:03,520 --> 00:06:04,360 Xue Li. 97 00:06:07,240 --> 00:06:10,360 Escort the death-row prisoner Xue Huaiyuan to the execution ground. 98 00:06:10,440 --> 00:06:11,400 -Yes. -Yes. 99 00:06:12,160 --> 00:06:13,000 -Sir! -Stop! 100 00:06:13,080 --> 00:06:14,120 -Magistrate Xue was framed! -Stop! 101 00:06:14,200 --> 00:06:15,560 -Sir, someone framed him. -Stop! 102 00:06:15,640 --> 00:06:17,040 -He is innocent! -Let him go! 103 00:06:17,120 --> 00:06:18,920 -Sir, let him go! -Let Magistrate Xue go. 104 00:06:19,000 --> 00:06:21,200 -Magistrate Xue is innocent! -Let him go! 105 00:06:21,280 --> 00:06:23,600 -Let Magistrate Xue go! -Xue Li. 106 00:06:24,600 --> 00:06:26,640 Let Magistrate Xue go! 107 00:06:35,120 --> 00:06:37,080 I'm Zhang, a butcher in Huaixiang. 108 00:06:38,280 --> 00:06:41,560 Zhang, I'm a cripple. 109 00:06:41,640 --> 00:06:44,400 I can't walk this path of seeking justice. 110 00:06:44,920 --> 00:06:45,920 Magistrate Xue did 111 00:06:46,560 --> 00:06:49,600 so much good for us. 112 00:06:50,120 --> 00:06:51,480 When you were bullied, 113 00:06:51,560 --> 00:06:54,040 it was Magistrate Xue who helped you. 114 00:06:54,120 --> 00:06:55,160 I've come to ask you 115 00:06:55,800 --> 00:06:58,120 to lead the people 116 00:06:58,600 --> 00:07:02,120 to speak up for Magistrate Xue. 117 00:07:02,200 --> 00:07:05,680 We must have a conscience. 118 00:07:06,440 --> 00:07:07,520 I'm sorry 119 00:07:07,600 --> 00:07:08,720 for being a coward. 120 00:07:08,800 --> 00:07:10,240 Cripple Liu came to see me yesterday 121 00:07:10,320 --> 00:07:11,520 and his scolding woke me up. 122 00:07:12,240 --> 00:07:13,400 I'm just a butcher. 123 00:07:13,960 --> 00:07:15,320 I may not excel in anything else. 124 00:07:15,400 --> 00:07:17,560 But I have steady hands and footing. 125 00:07:17,640 --> 00:07:20,840 Today, I stand firm right here! 126 00:07:20,920 --> 00:07:22,440 Without Magistrate Xue, 127 00:07:22,520 --> 00:07:24,520 the people of Huaixiang wouldn't be who we are today. 128 00:07:24,600 --> 00:07:26,760 I, Zhang Sheng, am stepping up today. 129 00:07:26,840 --> 00:07:28,920 I have no family and I'm all alone anyway. 130 00:07:29,000 --> 00:07:31,280 All I have are these two butcher knives! 131 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:33,880 With these knives, I speak up for Magistrate Xue 132 00:07:33,960 --> 00:07:37,760 and the people of Huaixiang to demand justice! 133 00:07:38,400 --> 00:07:40,520 You dare to obstruct me. 134 00:07:40,600 --> 00:07:41,640 Arrest him too. 135 00:07:42,800 --> 00:07:44,760 If you're arresting him, arrest me too. 136 00:07:44,840 --> 00:07:45,840 Yes, arrest all of us. 137 00:07:49,040 --> 00:07:51,840 Magistrate Xue, we've failed you. 138 00:07:51,920 --> 00:07:55,160 In the past, Feng Yutang harmed us, 139 00:07:55,720 --> 00:07:57,160 which made us really afraid, 140 00:07:57,800 --> 00:07:59,640 so we stopped intervening. 141 00:08:00,440 --> 00:08:02,880 But the heavens watch us all. 142 00:08:03,360 --> 00:08:05,840 If we watch you die unjustly, 143 00:08:06,360 --> 00:08:08,960 we will forever live with guilt. 144 00:08:16,320 --> 00:08:18,040 What are you doing? 145 00:08:18,640 --> 00:08:20,360 After we fled the famine, 146 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:23,160 we would have died 147 00:08:23,240 --> 00:08:24,800 without Magistrate Xue's help. 148 00:08:24,880 --> 00:08:25,840 I must save him. 149 00:08:26,320 --> 00:08:27,800 Then earlier, why did you... 150 00:08:27,880 --> 00:08:28,920 Stay at home. 151 00:08:30,120 --> 00:08:32,200 I don't want you to die. 152 00:08:32,840 --> 00:08:35,159 Magistrate Xue was framed. 153 00:08:35,240 --> 00:08:36,159 Please judge fairly. 154 00:08:37,240 --> 00:08:38,240 Fine. 155 00:08:38,760 --> 00:08:42,120 I will arrest every single person who comes here today. 156 00:08:42,200 --> 00:08:43,120 Arrest them. 157 00:08:43,200 --> 00:08:44,039 Wait! 158 00:08:44,120 --> 00:08:45,360 Arrest us too! 159 00:08:45,840 --> 00:08:47,800 Yes, arrest us too. 160 00:08:47,880 --> 00:08:48,920 -Arrest all of us! -Dai Yun. 161 00:08:49,400 --> 00:08:50,240 I'm sorry. 162 00:08:50,720 --> 00:08:52,200 I was too cowardly yesterday. 163 00:08:53,520 --> 00:08:57,040 Mother, why aren't we saving Mr. Xue? 164 00:08:57,120 --> 00:08:58,920 We're powerless. 165 00:08:59,000 --> 00:09:01,480 But Mr. Xue helped you deal with those bad men 166 00:09:01,560 --> 00:09:03,200 and bought candied haws for me. 167 00:09:03,280 --> 00:09:04,760 If you're not going, I'll go. 168 00:09:04,840 --> 00:09:05,720 Wait. 169 00:09:07,120 --> 00:09:10,160 Ping'an, what if they take you away again 170 00:09:10,240 --> 00:09:11,760 when you go to save Mr. Xue? 171 00:09:11,840 --> 00:09:12,920 I'm not scared. 172 00:09:13,000 --> 00:09:14,960 Mother, you shouldn't be scared either. 173 00:09:16,400 --> 00:09:19,720 I live in Unit 15 of Qingshi Alley. My name is Dai Yun. 174 00:09:20,800 --> 00:09:21,840 I can also testify 175 00:09:21,920 --> 00:09:23,640 that Magistrate Xue didn't commit corruption. 176 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:26,360 It was his replacement, Feng Yutang, 177 00:09:26,440 --> 00:09:28,640 who withheld food and mistreated the people. 178 00:09:28,720 --> 00:09:29,760 You all 179 00:09:30,320 --> 00:09:31,640 won't listen, right? 180 00:09:32,200 --> 00:09:35,560 Today, I'll arrest all those who come. 181 00:09:35,640 --> 00:09:38,200 Every one of you! 182 00:09:38,280 --> 00:09:39,320 Don't forget me. 183 00:09:39,960 --> 00:09:41,120 Mother, come. 184 00:09:43,200 --> 00:09:46,480 I am Mo Wenxuan, living in Unit 3 of Qingshi Alley. 185 00:09:47,040 --> 00:09:49,360 The corruption charge against Magistrate Xue is unjust. 186 00:09:49,440 --> 00:09:52,200 I'm willing to write a petition and seek justice for him. 187 00:09:52,280 --> 00:09:53,560 -Justice for him! -Justice for him! 188 00:09:53,640 --> 00:09:56,760 -Yes, justice for Magistrate Xue! -Justice for Magistrate Xue! 189 00:09:56,840 --> 00:10:02,160 -Justice for Magistrate Xue! -Justice for Magistrate Xue! 190 00:10:02,240 --> 00:10:09,160 -Justice for Magistrate Xue! -Justice for Magistrate Xue! 191 00:10:09,240 --> 00:10:14,560 -Justice for Magistrate Xue! -Justice for Magistrate Xue! 192 00:10:14,640 --> 00:10:20,040 -Justice for Magistrate Xue! -Justice for Magistrate Xue! 193 00:10:20,120 --> 00:10:21,880 You all won't listen, right? 194 00:10:21,960 --> 00:10:24,600 Sir, we have lived in Huaixiang for generations. 195 00:10:24,680 --> 00:10:26,760 Sir, we're willing to seek justice for Magistrate Xue. 196 00:10:26,840 --> 00:10:28,640 Please allow Ms. Jiang Li to pass! 197 00:10:28,720 --> 00:10:34,200 -Allow Ms. Jiang Li to pass! -Allow Ms. Jiang Li to pass! 198 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:37,000 Ms. Jiang Li, don't say I didn't warn you! 199 00:10:37,080 --> 00:10:39,000 -If you can't overturn the case -Let her pass! 200 00:10:39,080 --> 00:10:41,560 and the Court of Judicial Review meets with the Three Departments 201 00:10:41,640 --> 00:10:43,480 and rejects it, you will also face death! 202 00:10:43,560 --> 00:10:44,960 -Let's go! -Allow her to pass! 203 00:10:45,040 --> 00:10:46,640 -Let her pass! -Let her pass! 204 00:10:54,760 --> 00:10:56,960 -Let her pass! -Let her pass! 205 00:11:08,920 --> 00:11:10,840 I really don't know what to say. 206 00:11:11,920 --> 00:11:14,760 My lady, you don't need to say anything. 207 00:11:14,840 --> 00:11:16,520 You've already done so much. 208 00:11:18,080 --> 00:11:20,080 We can't just watch you send yourself 209 00:11:20,720 --> 00:11:23,040 to the Court of Judicial Review. 210 00:11:23,120 --> 00:11:25,960 You are a dignified and noble person. 211 00:11:26,560 --> 00:11:30,040 We want you to remain clean, 212 00:11:30,120 --> 00:11:34,640 innocent, safe, and sound. 213 00:11:35,320 --> 00:11:38,280 Clean, innocent, 214 00:11:39,480 --> 00:11:40,960 safe, and sound. 215 00:11:41,040 --> 00:11:42,120 My lady, rest assured. 216 00:11:42,680 --> 00:11:44,560 We will do anything 217 00:11:45,880 --> 00:11:47,720 to reverse Magistrate Xue's verdict. 218 00:11:48,280 --> 00:11:50,000 Reverse Magistrate Xue's verdict! 219 00:11:50,080 --> 00:11:53,960 -Reverse Magistrate Xue's verdict! -Reverse Magistrate Xue's verdict! 220 00:11:54,040 --> 00:11:58,960 -Reverse Magistrate Xue's verdict! -Reverse Magistrate Xue's verdict! 221 00:12:03,160 --> 00:12:05,160 My lord, aren't you going to see her off? 222 00:12:06,600 --> 00:12:08,680 Since her task is done, 223 00:12:09,360 --> 00:12:10,680 there's no need for me to go. 224 00:12:11,480 --> 00:12:12,760 I have something to say. 225 00:12:14,640 --> 00:12:16,040 Ms. Jiang Li 226 00:12:16,120 --> 00:12:16,960 is this. 227 00:12:23,880 --> 00:12:25,080 Do you want to get 11 canes? 228 00:12:27,240 --> 00:12:28,600 I'm afraid it's not that easy. 229 00:12:29,240 --> 00:12:30,480 Some people 230 00:12:30,560 --> 00:12:32,200 won't let her easily take 231 00:12:32,280 --> 00:12:33,760 the folks to the capital. 232 00:12:34,440 --> 00:12:36,920 Then should we escort her all the way? 233 00:12:37,000 --> 00:12:39,480 This is beyond what we can do alone. 234 00:12:39,560 --> 00:12:41,640 Are there things that we can't solve alone? 235 00:12:42,880 --> 00:12:45,280 Lu Ji, prepare paper and ink for me. 236 00:12:46,320 --> 00:12:48,360 -I want to write two secret letters. -Yes. 237 00:13:11,160 --> 00:13:12,880 YE RESIDENCE 238 00:13:12,960 --> 00:13:16,240 The details of the Huaixiang incident are complex and lengthy. 239 00:13:16,720 --> 00:13:19,880 Father must have heard and worried about it for a long time. 240 00:13:20,400 --> 00:13:22,880 Please present this letter to my father 241 00:13:22,960 --> 00:13:26,000 and tell him Uncle Mingyu is with me, keeping me safe. 242 00:13:26,520 --> 00:13:27,480 Please do not worry. 243 00:13:27,560 --> 00:13:29,760 Young Master, a secret letter from Huaixiang. 244 00:13:30,360 --> 00:13:31,840 -Just leave it there for now. -Yes. 245 00:13:46,520 --> 00:13:48,200 Twenty-three people from Huaixiang are 246 00:13:48,280 --> 00:13:50,520 willing to seek justice for former Magistrate Xue Huaiyuan. 247 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:53,680 They're angry at the miscarriage of justice. 248 00:13:53,760 --> 00:13:56,360 I couldn't just be an onlooker, so I joined them. 249 00:13:57,160 --> 00:14:00,600 Everything is currently fine. Father, please don't worry. 250 00:14:02,080 --> 00:14:03,280 Outrageous! 251 00:14:03,360 --> 00:14:06,040 Since ancient times, trying to overturn a convicted official's verdict 252 00:14:06,120 --> 00:14:08,640 is like accusing the authorities and challenging those in power. 253 00:14:09,200 --> 00:14:13,000 How many times has this ended in a futile and bloody affair? 254 00:14:13,640 --> 00:14:15,560 She has no idea how serious the situation is! 255 00:14:15,640 --> 00:14:16,480 Chancellor Jiang, 256 00:14:17,040 --> 00:14:19,120 I was worried when I heard the news in the capital too. 257 00:14:19,600 --> 00:14:21,960 But fortunately, Uncle Mingyu is with Jiang Li. 258 00:14:22,040 --> 00:14:23,520 Uncle Mingyu wrote to me, 259 00:14:23,600 --> 00:14:25,480 praising her bravery and wisdom. 260 00:14:25,560 --> 00:14:28,000 The people of Huaixiang are all cheering for her 261 00:14:28,080 --> 00:14:29,160 and the Jiang family. 262 00:14:29,240 --> 00:14:30,120 Vice Director Ye. 263 00:14:35,760 --> 00:14:38,880 You're still young and perhaps unaware of the gravity of this situation. 264 00:14:39,720 --> 00:14:41,880 Every cheer from the people 265 00:14:41,960 --> 00:14:43,280 for the Jiang family 266 00:14:43,360 --> 00:14:45,280 is like a slap to the Minister of Justice. 267 00:14:45,360 --> 00:14:47,960 It's like getting my husband into trouble. 268 00:14:51,200 --> 00:14:53,080 Li'er's actions are sure worrisome. 269 00:14:53,160 --> 00:14:56,040 She didn't even inform her parents beforehand. 270 00:14:56,840 --> 00:14:57,680 Dear, 271 00:14:57,760 --> 00:14:59,680 don't waste time worrying about her. 272 00:15:00,200 --> 00:15:01,760 This isn't the first time 273 00:15:02,320 --> 00:15:04,320 she acted recklessly without regard to her parents. 274 00:15:04,400 --> 00:15:06,360 She even dared to stop Ministry of Justice officials 275 00:15:06,440 --> 00:15:08,680 and had the nerve to break a prisoner out of jail! 276 00:15:08,760 --> 00:15:09,680 Just wait. 277 00:15:10,840 --> 00:15:12,720 Scheming individuals in the capital 278 00:15:12,800 --> 00:15:16,560 could easily frame the Jiang family for treason. 279 00:15:20,240 --> 00:15:23,680 Then we should send a letter to Li'er now. 280 00:15:23,760 --> 00:15:26,560 It's already too late. Her letter has arrived. 281 00:15:26,640 --> 00:15:28,160 News has spread in the imperial court. 282 00:15:28,240 --> 00:15:30,600 I'm afraid His Majesty will inquire about it soon. 283 00:15:31,160 --> 00:15:32,720 Do you have a plan to deal with this? 284 00:15:32,800 --> 00:15:34,360 -Ms. Sun. -Yes. 285 00:15:34,440 --> 00:15:37,120 Send someone to bring Jiang Li back immediately. 286 00:15:37,200 --> 00:15:38,200 Chancellor Jiang, 287 00:15:38,280 --> 00:15:40,080 Jiang Li is leading the people to seek justice. 288 00:15:40,160 --> 00:15:42,080 If you bring her back by force, 289 00:15:42,720 --> 00:15:44,440 it might be hard to explain it to the people. 290 00:15:44,520 --> 00:15:46,680 I'm heading south for the disaster relief work. 291 00:15:47,240 --> 00:15:48,720 If you trust me, 292 00:15:48,800 --> 00:15:50,600 please allow me 293 00:15:50,680 --> 00:15:53,040 to reason and persuade her. 294 00:15:53,120 --> 00:15:55,240 I believe I can persuade her to return. 295 00:15:55,320 --> 00:15:58,400 Shijie, this is a serious matter. 296 00:15:58,920 --> 00:16:01,080 You are cousins who are around the same age. 297 00:16:01,160 --> 00:16:04,480 You must ask Jiang Li not to act rashly anymore! 298 00:16:12,040 --> 00:16:14,120 Your words worry me, dear. 299 00:16:14,200 --> 00:16:16,240 Can he persuade Li'er to return? 300 00:16:17,520 --> 00:16:18,960 Will the Jiang family be in danger? 301 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,120 Let's wait and see. 302 00:16:21,640 --> 00:16:22,880 I'd rather this girl 303 00:16:23,560 --> 00:16:26,760 not return to the capital anytime soon. 304 00:16:28,560 --> 00:16:30,240 If she does return, 305 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:34,000 there will be big trouble. 306 00:16:43,440 --> 00:16:44,320 Shijie! 307 00:16:45,640 --> 00:16:46,560 Why are you ignoring me? 308 00:16:46,640 --> 00:16:47,840 I'm thinking about Jiang Li. 309 00:16:47,920 --> 00:16:50,560 Shijie, take me with you. 310 00:16:51,120 --> 00:16:54,400 If we work together, we can overcome anything. 311 00:16:55,040 --> 00:16:58,320 Shijie, take this for the road. 312 00:16:58,400 --> 00:17:00,600 If you're bored, go back to your little turtle. 313 00:17:00,680 --> 00:17:02,640 I'm going for relief work. I have an official duty. 314 00:17:02,720 --> 00:17:03,920 Don't cause trouble. 315 00:17:07,880 --> 00:17:09,680 Shijie, taking me along won't hurt. 316 00:17:09,760 --> 00:17:10,880 I can also give you a hand. 317 00:17:10,960 --> 00:17:11,800 No. 318 00:17:11,880 --> 00:17:13,359 Come on. Take me with you. 319 00:17:13,440 --> 00:17:15,480 If you don't take me, I'm not letting you leave. 320 00:17:15,560 --> 00:17:17,359 I don't have time to fool around. Get off now. 321 00:17:17,440 --> 00:17:18,960 -No. -You're not getting off? 322 00:17:19,040 --> 00:17:20,599 -No, I'm not. -Fine. 323 00:17:22,119 --> 00:17:24,760 What are you doing? Are you playing games with me? 324 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:33,800 I just miss my cousin a lot. 325 00:17:33,880 --> 00:17:36,440 How could you be so heartless? 326 00:17:37,640 --> 00:17:39,040 Can you really stand 327 00:17:39,120 --> 00:17:43,240 to see me cry every day? 328 00:17:43,800 --> 00:17:46,360 Fine! Since you're so heartless, don't blame me for being the same. 329 00:17:46,440 --> 00:17:48,360 Everyone, come and see! 330 00:17:48,440 --> 00:17:49,800 Ye Shijie 331 00:17:49,880 --> 00:17:52,720 is an ungrateful and heartless man. 332 00:17:52,800 --> 00:17:54,480 He turns his back on me 333 00:17:54,560 --> 00:17:55,400 and is ungrateful! 334 00:17:55,480 --> 00:17:57,120 Jiang Jingrui, are you sick in the head? 335 00:17:59,040 --> 00:18:01,760 Shijie, you finally realized I'm sick. 336 00:18:01,840 --> 00:18:04,400 My illness has seeped deep into my bones. 337 00:18:04,480 --> 00:18:06,040 It's incurable. 338 00:18:06,120 --> 00:18:07,440 If you don't take me with you, 339 00:18:08,680 --> 00:18:10,080 you will never see me again. 340 00:18:10,160 --> 00:18:11,440 That would be wonderful. 341 00:18:13,040 --> 00:18:15,520 Ye Shijie, you're so cruel! 342 00:18:15,600 --> 00:18:17,720 You're so heartless, Ye Shijie. 343 00:18:18,640 --> 00:18:19,760 You're heartless! 344 00:18:20,320 --> 00:18:21,560 Yes, you! 345 00:18:22,120 --> 00:18:23,840 Ye Shijie! 346 00:18:24,720 --> 00:18:25,960 Pack up and get in the carriage. 347 00:18:27,000 --> 00:18:29,160 I'll go and pack right now! 348 00:18:29,240 --> 00:18:30,080 Let's go. 349 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:33,680 Wait! Aren't you going to wait for me? 350 00:18:33,760 --> 00:18:34,800 Ye Shijie! 351 00:18:35,480 --> 00:18:39,200 Your Majesty, this drought spans several counties. 352 00:18:39,280 --> 00:18:40,480 It has a wide range 353 00:18:40,560 --> 00:18:42,280 and has affected tens of thousands of people. 354 00:18:42,360 --> 00:18:44,680 But rest assured. 355 00:18:44,760 --> 00:18:46,920 The surrounding counties 356 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:49,240 have enough grain in their reserves. 357 00:18:49,320 --> 00:18:52,280 The only issue is the lack of manpower to transport the grain. 358 00:18:52,360 --> 00:18:54,520 I am urgently arranging people 359 00:18:54,600 --> 00:18:56,280 to ensure the disaster does not lead to famine. 360 00:18:56,360 --> 00:18:57,920 Minister Li, I trust your capabilities. 361 00:18:58,520 --> 00:19:00,920 Two years ago, you managed the southwest floods effectively, 362 00:19:01,000 --> 00:19:02,080 saving many lives 363 00:19:02,160 --> 00:19:04,000 and easing much suffering. 364 00:19:04,080 --> 00:19:05,880 You are indeed a pillar of the nation. 365 00:19:05,960 --> 00:19:08,800 I entrust my people to you once again. 366 00:19:08,880 --> 00:19:10,440 I will do my best, Your Majesty. 367 00:19:12,360 --> 00:19:13,240 Minister Jiang, 368 00:19:14,720 --> 00:19:17,120 do you have anything to say to me? 369 00:19:17,200 --> 00:19:20,880 I am deeply worried. 370 00:19:20,960 --> 00:19:23,800 My daughter broke a prisoner out in Huaixiang. 371 00:19:23,880 --> 00:19:26,040 Her behavior is truly reckless. 372 00:19:26,120 --> 00:19:29,600 I have failed to educate my daughter and I deserve to be punished. 373 00:19:29,680 --> 00:19:30,840 Minister Li. 374 00:19:30,920 --> 00:19:31,960 Yes, Your Majesty. 375 00:19:32,040 --> 00:19:33,960 What's the punishment for breaking a prisoner out of jail? 376 00:19:34,040 --> 00:19:35,120 Your Majesty, 377 00:19:35,200 --> 00:19:37,800 according to the law, the punishment 378 00:19:37,880 --> 00:19:38,840 is death by beheading. 379 00:19:40,360 --> 00:19:44,000 Minister Jiang, I have reviewed the memorials reproaching you. 380 00:19:45,600 --> 00:19:47,240 They contain plenty of harsh 381 00:19:47,320 --> 00:19:48,680 and sharp words, 382 00:19:48,760 --> 00:19:50,200 directly saying your crime is unpardonable. 383 00:19:50,720 --> 00:19:52,520 They're so cruel. I can't bear to read them. 384 00:19:52,600 --> 00:19:56,320 I am extremely concerned. 385 00:19:56,400 --> 00:19:57,360 Chief Secretariat Jiang, 386 00:19:57,440 --> 00:19:59,720 you're an important official the late emperor entrusted to me. 387 00:19:59,800 --> 00:20:02,680 I cannot bring myself to punish you without understanding the situation. 388 00:20:02,760 --> 00:20:04,800 I have decided to meet your daughter 389 00:20:05,400 --> 00:20:07,440 -before making a decision. -Yes, Your Majesty. 390 00:20:12,640 --> 00:20:13,520 PRINCESS WANNING'S MANSION 391 00:20:13,600 --> 00:20:14,880 Do you know your mistake? 392 00:20:15,440 --> 00:20:18,760 Do you know your mistake? Do you? 393 00:20:18,840 --> 00:20:20,120 I'll beat you to death! 394 00:20:20,200 --> 00:20:22,000 Her Highness entrusted you 395 00:20:22,080 --> 00:20:24,000 with Huaixiang's affairs because she valued you. 396 00:20:24,080 --> 00:20:26,280 But look at what you've done! 397 00:20:26,360 --> 00:20:29,520 Do you think you've lived up to Her Highness' and my expectations? 398 00:20:29,600 --> 00:20:31,600 Do you know your mistake? Do you? 399 00:20:32,360 --> 00:20:34,200 Get up! 400 00:20:35,240 --> 00:20:37,880 I'll beat you to death! 401 00:20:38,440 --> 00:20:40,600 Chancellor, stop beating him. 402 00:20:41,160 --> 00:20:42,760 This child is pitiful. 403 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:47,360 Your Highness, I'm also at fault in this matter. 404 00:20:47,440 --> 00:20:49,880 Please punish me as well. 405 00:20:50,520 --> 00:20:52,280 Chancellor, come in quickly. 406 00:20:52,360 --> 00:20:53,960 Yes, Your Highness. 407 00:20:55,200 --> 00:20:57,040 Kneel here and reflect on your actions. 408 00:21:10,360 --> 00:21:11,360 Your Highness, 409 00:21:12,080 --> 00:21:14,800 I'll leave his life in your hands. 410 00:21:14,880 --> 00:21:16,920 You may decide how to deal with him. 411 00:21:17,000 --> 00:21:20,320 Guards, quickly dress him up 412 00:21:21,320 --> 00:21:22,360 and take him away. 413 00:21:25,960 --> 00:21:27,240 Thank you, Your Highness. 414 00:21:32,600 --> 00:21:33,920 Thank you, Your Highness. 415 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,080 Meixiang, 416 00:21:35,720 --> 00:21:36,680 serve the tea. 417 00:21:36,760 --> 00:21:37,600 Yes, Your Highness. 418 00:21:41,160 --> 00:21:43,240 Chancellor, please take a seat. 419 00:21:43,320 --> 00:21:45,360 I dare not. 420 00:21:45,440 --> 00:21:46,640 I said sit. 421 00:21:52,920 --> 00:21:54,200 Let me pour it. 422 00:21:54,880 --> 00:21:55,720 I don't deserve it. 423 00:21:56,360 --> 00:21:59,360 Chancellor, this tribute tea is of high quality. 424 00:22:02,560 --> 00:22:04,000 It's fragrant, Your Highness. 425 00:22:04,080 --> 00:22:05,160 Try it. 426 00:22:10,760 --> 00:22:12,000 It's overflowing, Your Highness. 427 00:22:13,680 --> 00:22:15,680 The gold mine in Huaixiang is gone. 428 00:22:16,360 --> 00:22:19,320 If I were Prince Cheng, you would have been dead by now. 429 00:22:19,800 --> 00:22:24,360 If it weren't for your years of loyal service to me, 430 00:22:25,360 --> 00:22:27,040 I wouldn't protect you too. 431 00:22:27,120 --> 00:22:29,600 But now, you've left me with this mess. 432 00:22:29,680 --> 00:22:32,680 Chancellor, what am I supposed to do now? 433 00:22:33,200 --> 00:22:34,280 Your Highness, 434 00:22:34,360 --> 00:22:35,640 Jiang Li may still be alive, 435 00:22:35,720 --> 00:22:38,200 but she committed a serious crime of breaking a prisoner out of jail. 436 00:22:38,840 --> 00:22:40,640 I can use this to bring down the Jiang family. 437 00:22:40,720 --> 00:22:43,560 It's like cutting off one of His Majesty's arms. 438 00:22:43,640 --> 00:22:45,360 What if you can't bring them down? 439 00:22:45,440 --> 00:22:47,280 If the truth about the gold mine comes out 440 00:22:47,880 --> 00:22:50,080 when Jiang Li returns to the capital, 441 00:22:51,360 --> 00:22:53,320 I won't be able to protect you either. 442 00:22:53,400 --> 00:22:54,760 Then what do you... 443 00:22:55,920 --> 00:22:57,840 Meixiang, the tea is already cold. 444 00:22:58,880 --> 00:23:00,240 No, it's not. 445 00:23:00,320 --> 00:23:01,400 It has not turned cold. 446 00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:08,040 But His Majesty already brought this matter up 447 00:23:08,120 --> 00:23:09,400 in the imperial court today. 448 00:23:09,480 --> 00:23:11,480 It might not be wise to kill her now. 449 00:23:13,920 --> 00:23:17,240 Chancellor, you must drink the tribute tea while it's hot. 450 00:23:21,560 --> 00:23:23,280 Please rest assured, Your Highness. 451 00:23:24,160 --> 00:23:26,360 I will personally take action this time. 452 00:23:26,440 --> 00:23:28,400 Jiang Li will surely never return 453 00:23:28,480 --> 00:23:32,080 and I'll make sure the Jiang family falls hard after that. 454 00:23:32,160 --> 00:23:33,080 I guarantee it. 455 00:23:34,280 --> 00:23:35,240 Don't. 456 00:23:39,480 --> 00:23:40,880 Don't disappoint me again. 457 00:23:55,200 --> 00:23:58,160 Has Shen Yurong come to see me these days? 458 00:23:58,920 --> 00:24:00,920 Your Highness, he hasn't. 459 00:24:03,680 --> 00:24:05,280 He can still maintain his composure. 460 00:24:06,400 --> 00:24:10,160 Let's see how long it'll take for him to come. 461 00:24:10,720 --> 00:24:12,040 Ms. Jiang Li 462 00:24:12,120 --> 00:24:13,800 is truly astonishing, 463 00:24:13,880 --> 00:24:16,400 bringing a magistrate she barely knows to petition to His Majesty. 464 00:24:16,480 --> 00:24:17,600 Yes. I wonder... 465 00:24:18,360 --> 00:24:19,280 -Mr. Shen. -Mr. Shen. 466 00:24:27,320 --> 00:24:28,280 Prepare the carriage. 467 00:24:28,360 --> 00:24:29,200 Yes. 468 00:24:33,840 --> 00:24:34,680 Wait. 469 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,840 There's no need. 470 00:24:45,080 --> 00:24:45,960 Here, enjoy. 471 00:24:46,040 --> 00:24:47,280 -Thank you. -Thank you. 472 00:24:47,360 --> 00:24:48,200 Thank you very much. 473 00:24:48,720 --> 00:24:49,920 -Chief. -Come on. 474 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,760 -Here. -Thank you for letting us rest here. 475 00:24:52,320 --> 00:24:55,160 -You see, there are so many of us. -Here. 476 00:24:55,240 --> 00:24:56,520 We don't ask for quality food. 477 00:24:56,600 --> 00:24:58,240 As long as it can fill our stomachs, 478 00:24:58,320 --> 00:24:59,200 we'll take them. 479 00:24:59,680 --> 00:25:01,520 I'll pay double, all right? 480 00:25:01,600 --> 00:25:03,520 It's not that I don't want to earn this money. 481 00:25:03,600 --> 00:25:05,840 But we don't have enough to eat at all. 482 00:25:05,920 --> 00:25:08,320 I don't know when the famine will end. 483 00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:11,200 If I give you everything now, where will I find food later on? 484 00:25:11,280 --> 00:25:12,560 Please. I'm begging you. 485 00:25:13,080 --> 00:25:14,440 Please help us find a solution. 486 00:25:14,520 --> 00:25:16,320 Then I'll ask the neighbors for you. 487 00:25:22,880 --> 00:25:24,080 Here, have some water. 488 00:25:24,160 --> 00:25:25,320 Jiang Li. 489 00:25:25,800 --> 00:25:26,800 Get off the carriage and... 490 00:25:26,880 --> 00:25:28,960 All right. It's all right. 491 00:25:29,640 --> 00:25:30,560 -It's fine now. -What's... 492 00:25:30,640 --> 00:25:32,520 It's all right now. There, there. 493 00:25:33,720 --> 00:25:39,560 A civet with spots 494 00:25:39,640 --> 00:25:46,480 Jumped over South Mountain 495 00:25:47,560 --> 00:25:54,240 Following the North Star 496 00:25:54,320 --> 00:25:56,480 She returned home to the border 497 00:25:59,920 --> 00:26:01,360 Don't you think you're being 498 00:26:02,120 --> 00:26:03,680 overly nice to Magistrate Xue? 499 00:26:03,760 --> 00:26:05,080 Even if you're repaying a favor, 500 00:26:05,160 --> 00:26:06,680 you don't have to be this protective. 501 00:26:07,400 --> 00:26:08,440 When we get to the capital, 502 00:26:08,920 --> 00:26:10,040 it might cause trouble 503 00:26:10,120 --> 00:26:11,920 if the Jiang family sees this. 504 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,920 Uncle Mingyu, 505 00:26:14,160 --> 00:26:15,120 you should know 506 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:19,160 that my father completely abandoned me at Zhennv Hall for ten years. 507 00:26:19,880 --> 00:26:22,400 Magistrate Xue's daughter died trying to save me. 508 00:26:23,240 --> 00:26:25,080 That's why I consider him my father. 509 00:26:25,640 --> 00:26:27,680 I know you're someone who repays kindness. 510 00:26:28,520 --> 00:26:29,960 But there's something 511 00:26:30,840 --> 00:26:32,160 I need your advice on now. 512 00:26:32,240 --> 00:26:33,080 What is it? 513 00:26:33,560 --> 00:26:35,280 Ever since we entered Dingzhou, 514 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:37,560 every household along the way is facing food shortages. 515 00:26:37,640 --> 00:26:38,920 I asked the village chief. 516 00:26:39,000 --> 00:26:40,800 He said the famine is worse as we travel ahead. 517 00:26:40,880 --> 00:26:42,600 Didn't the imperial court provide disaster relief? 518 00:26:42,680 --> 00:26:45,720 Yes, but only enough for each person to have a bowl of watery porridge daily. 519 00:26:45,800 --> 00:26:46,880 Is there another route? 520 00:26:47,680 --> 00:26:49,000 We could detour through Liuzhou. 521 00:26:49,760 --> 00:26:51,960 But the capital is in the north. 522 00:26:52,040 --> 00:26:53,520 If we take a detour toward the west, 523 00:26:53,600 --> 00:26:55,680 it'll take at least a month more to reach the capital. 524 00:26:55,760 --> 00:26:57,680 They are eager for us to take a longer route 525 00:26:58,240 --> 00:26:59,920 so they can carry out their plans in secret. 526 00:27:00,720 --> 00:27:03,000 Let's stick to Dingzhou to avoid more trouble. 527 00:27:03,080 --> 00:27:04,840 We're a large group, so provisions are a problem. 528 00:27:04,920 --> 00:27:05,800 Let's split up. 529 00:27:12,880 --> 00:27:15,240 My father and I trust all of you. 530 00:27:15,320 --> 00:27:18,400 Today, I ask you all to remember this. 531 00:27:18,480 --> 00:27:20,840 My identity now is Ms. Jiang Li. 532 00:27:20,920 --> 00:27:22,680 If you address me wrongly in the capital, 533 00:27:22,760 --> 00:27:24,320 not only will we fail to save my father, 534 00:27:24,400 --> 00:27:25,880 it will also endanger our lives. 535 00:27:25,960 --> 00:27:27,960 -All right. We'll remember that. -All right. We got it. 536 00:27:28,040 --> 00:27:29,560 Please inform 537 00:27:29,640 --> 00:27:31,640 other people from Huaixiang about my identity. 538 00:27:31,720 --> 00:27:34,280 Gu Da, those of you who are skilled in martial arts 539 00:27:34,360 --> 00:27:35,560 must take good care of everyone 540 00:27:35,640 --> 00:27:36,760 and ensure their safety. 541 00:27:36,840 --> 00:27:38,760 Please rest assured. Take care of yourself too. 542 00:27:38,840 --> 00:27:40,600 Let's meet again after leaving Dingzhou. 543 00:27:40,680 --> 00:27:41,560 Safe journey. 544 00:27:42,120 --> 00:27:42,960 Take care. 545 00:27:43,040 --> 00:27:43,880 Be careful. 546 00:27:43,960 --> 00:27:44,880 -Let's prepare to head out too. -Careful. 547 00:27:44,960 --> 00:27:45,840 Come on, slowly. 548 00:27:48,880 --> 00:27:50,000 SOUTH GATE 549 00:27:50,080 --> 00:27:52,440 Everyone, line up. No need to rush. 550 00:27:52,520 --> 00:27:54,200 -Thank you. -Next. 551 00:27:54,280 --> 00:27:55,160 DINGZHOU 552 00:27:55,240 --> 00:27:56,760 Everyone will get some. No pushing. 553 00:27:57,360 --> 00:27:58,200 Here you go. 554 00:27:58,280 --> 00:27:59,640 -It's still hot. -Thank you. 555 00:27:59,720 --> 00:28:01,800 -Move forward after getting food. -Here's yours, ma'am. 556 00:28:01,880 --> 00:28:02,760 Thank you. 557 00:28:03,240 --> 00:28:04,480 -Thank you. -Thank you. 558 00:28:05,080 --> 00:28:06,240 -Thank you. -Here you go. 559 00:28:06,320 --> 00:28:08,280 -Thank you. -Those at the back, please line up. 560 00:28:09,480 --> 00:28:10,440 Hey, what are you doing? 561 00:28:10,920 --> 00:28:12,400 -It's mine! -Don't grab it. 562 00:28:16,640 --> 00:28:17,560 Uncle Mingyu, 563 00:28:18,120 --> 00:28:20,920 let's go and buy some food for the journey ahead. 564 00:28:21,000 --> 00:28:22,040 The price isn't a problem. 565 00:28:22,520 --> 00:28:23,560 No matter what, 566 00:28:24,520 --> 00:28:25,880 we must leave tomorrow morning. 567 00:28:25,960 --> 00:28:26,920 All right. 568 00:28:27,000 --> 00:28:28,080 Those at the back. Keep up. 569 00:28:33,080 --> 00:28:33,920 Jiang Li! 570 00:28:35,360 --> 00:28:36,320 Liu Xu? 571 00:28:39,160 --> 00:28:40,000 Liu Xu, 572 00:28:40,520 --> 00:28:43,640 what are you doing in Dingzhou at this time? 573 00:28:43,720 --> 00:28:44,640 My father was ordered 574 00:28:44,720 --> 00:28:46,800 to escort relief supplies to Dingzhou, 575 00:28:46,880 --> 00:28:47,840 so I followed along. 576 00:28:48,680 --> 00:28:50,040 I thought our mission would be over 577 00:28:50,120 --> 00:28:51,440 once the provision was delivered. 578 00:28:51,520 --> 00:28:53,640 But Dingzhou's famine is so severe. 579 00:28:53,720 --> 00:28:55,360 The city's granaries are empty 580 00:28:55,440 --> 00:28:57,360 and many disaster victims gather outside the city. 581 00:28:57,440 --> 00:28:59,880 The local officials in Dingzhou are overwhelmed 582 00:28:59,960 --> 00:29:01,600 and lack the manpower to distribute food, 583 00:29:01,680 --> 00:29:03,560 so my father decided to stay 584 00:29:04,040 --> 00:29:06,080 and help distribute the food in Dingzhou. 585 00:29:06,160 --> 00:29:07,600 Is the situation really bad? 586 00:29:07,680 --> 00:29:08,880 Yes, it's quite serious. 587 00:29:08,960 --> 00:29:11,880 Earlier, they said a batch of supplies was on the way. 588 00:29:11,960 --> 00:29:12,960 But it hasn't arrived yet. 589 00:29:13,040 --> 00:29:14,840 Without food, 590 00:29:14,920 --> 00:29:16,720 there might be unrest. 591 00:29:16,800 --> 00:29:18,240 You have to be careful. 592 00:29:19,280 --> 00:29:20,760 After all, people would do anything 593 00:29:20,840 --> 00:29:21,960 to survive. 594 00:29:22,040 --> 00:29:24,640 I expected this when I saw the disaster victims 595 00:29:24,720 --> 00:29:25,840 on the way here, 596 00:29:26,760 --> 00:29:29,360 so I told people from Huaixiang to take a detour. 597 00:29:29,440 --> 00:29:30,880 There are only a few of us now. 598 00:29:31,360 --> 00:29:32,920 We'll leave early tomorrow morning. 599 00:29:34,760 --> 00:29:36,280 I thought we could catch up 600 00:29:36,360 --> 00:29:37,800 this time. 601 00:29:37,880 --> 00:29:39,320 But you're leaving again. 602 00:29:39,800 --> 00:29:41,120 You don't know 603 00:29:41,200 --> 00:29:43,360 how bored I was in the capital. 604 00:29:43,440 --> 00:29:46,760 Aren't Ye Shijie and Jiang Jingrui in the capital? 605 00:29:46,840 --> 00:29:48,440 Don't even mention Jiang Jingrui to me. 606 00:29:48,520 --> 00:29:50,040 All he does is upset me. 607 00:29:50,520 --> 00:29:52,840 I feel like giving him a piece of my mind whenever I see him. 608 00:29:53,600 --> 00:29:55,360 Ye Shijie is a bookworm. 609 00:29:55,440 --> 00:29:57,240 He's always busy with official matters. 610 00:29:57,320 --> 00:29:58,720 I don't really get to see him. 611 00:29:58,800 --> 00:30:00,640 He just started in the Ministry of Revenue after all. 612 00:30:01,240 --> 00:30:03,280 Maybe he's not a bookworm. 613 00:30:03,360 --> 00:30:05,440 He's just not interested in me. 614 00:30:05,520 --> 00:30:07,960 Are you moving on? 615 00:30:08,480 --> 00:30:10,840 I only like people who like me back. 616 00:30:10,920 --> 00:30:13,840 As for those who aren't interested in me, I won't waste my time on them. 617 00:30:18,480 --> 00:30:19,440 -Open the door! -Open up! 618 00:30:19,520 --> 00:30:20,880 We want to see Ms. Jiang Li! 619 00:30:21,640 --> 00:30:23,880 -Open up! -Ms. Jiang Li. 620 00:30:23,960 --> 00:30:25,600 -My lady! -Mr. Ye, what should we do now? 621 00:30:25,680 --> 00:30:27,680 -How did they know Jiang Li's here? -I have no idea. 622 00:30:27,760 --> 00:30:30,200 Could the lady who found this place for us have told them? 623 00:30:30,280 --> 00:30:32,160 Or maybe the villagers leaked it out. 624 00:30:32,240 --> 00:30:33,080 Impossible. 625 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:34,840 Mr. Ye, 626 00:30:34,920 --> 00:30:36,360 why don't I ask Ms. Jiang Li to come 627 00:30:36,440 --> 00:30:37,440 and calm them down? 628 00:30:37,520 --> 00:30:39,800 No, Jiang Li can't appear right now. 629 00:30:41,000 --> 00:30:41,880 I'll meet them. 630 00:30:42,360 --> 00:30:43,200 Open the door. 631 00:30:43,280 --> 00:30:44,120 Ms. Jiang Li. 632 00:30:44,200 --> 00:30:45,200 Someone is coming. 633 00:30:45,280 --> 00:30:46,960 Everyone, let's go and see Ms. Jiang Li. 634 00:30:51,800 --> 00:30:53,120 What a crowd. 635 00:30:53,200 --> 00:30:54,560 Are you trying to rob us? 636 00:30:54,640 --> 00:30:56,160 No. We dare not, sir. 637 00:30:56,240 --> 00:30:57,280 We just want 638 00:30:57,360 --> 00:30:58,560 to see Ms. Jiang Li. 639 00:30:58,640 --> 00:30:59,720 Who told you she's here? 640 00:31:00,280 --> 00:31:01,360 I heard about it. 641 00:31:01,440 --> 00:31:02,480 From whom? 642 00:31:02,560 --> 00:31:03,840 I really heard it 643 00:31:04,360 --> 00:31:05,760 from the beggars. 644 00:31:05,840 --> 00:31:07,680 They said she is ready to uphold justice 645 00:31:07,760 --> 00:31:09,560 and petition to His Majesty for the magistrate, 646 00:31:09,640 --> 00:31:10,880 so she can definitely help us. 647 00:31:10,960 --> 00:31:12,560 All of us agreed to come and see her. 648 00:31:12,640 --> 00:31:14,160 We want to ask Ms. Jiang Li 649 00:31:14,240 --> 00:31:16,640 to help us get some food. 650 00:31:16,720 --> 00:31:19,200 -That's right. -Please help us, Ms. Jiang Li. 651 00:31:19,280 --> 00:31:20,680 -Ms. Jiang Li! -Ms. Jiang Li! 652 00:31:20,760 --> 00:31:21,600 Shut up! 653 00:31:23,160 --> 00:31:25,280 You've been tricked. Get it? 654 00:31:25,360 --> 00:31:26,280 Leave. 655 00:31:26,360 --> 00:31:27,520 We don't have food either. 656 00:31:27,600 --> 00:31:28,520 Ms. Jiang Li! 657 00:31:46,920 --> 00:31:50,400 Sir, please have mercy on us 658 00:31:50,480 --> 00:31:52,560 and give us some food. 659 00:31:53,040 --> 00:31:55,040 My child is only a year old. 660 00:31:55,120 --> 00:31:56,280 I don't have to eat. 661 00:31:56,360 --> 00:31:58,600 But please save my child. 662 00:31:58,680 --> 00:32:01,040 Please. I can go without food. 663 00:32:01,120 --> 00:32:03,520 Please help my child. 664 00:32:04,240 --> 00:32:05,560 Please. I beg you. 665 00:32:05,640 --> 00:32:07,160 Please help my child. 666 00:32:12,080 --> 00:32:13,960 Give us some food. 667 00:32:15,240 --> 00:32:16,680 Please. 668 00:32:17,760 --> 00:32:19,440 -Go and get some steamed buns. -Yes. 669 00:32:20,760 --> 00:32:24,360 Sir, please help the children. 670 00:32:24,440 --> 00:32:25,280 Get up. 671 00:32:26,480 --> 00:32:28,560 Sir, please. 672 00:32:29,560 --> 00:32:31,560 Please. I beg you. 673 00:32:31,640 --> 00:32:33,080 Please, sir. 674 00:32:33,760 --> 00:32:35,080 We don't have much food either. 675 00:32:36,320 --> 00:32:38,200 We can only share some with the children. 676 00:32:38,280 --> 00:32:39,840 Those able-bodied adults 677 00:32:40,640 --> 00:32:41,680 should leave now. 678 00:32:43,400 --> 00:32:44,240 Otherwise, 679 00:32:45,880 --> 00:32:47,360 don't blame me for being rude. 680 00:32:47,440 --> 00:32:52,400 -Thank you, sir. -Thank you, Ms. Jiang Li. 681 00:32:52,480 --> 00:32:54,200 -Thank you. -Thank you, sir. 682 00:33:00,440 --> 00:33:02,960 Jiang Li, what are you doing? 683 00:33:03,040 --> 00:33:05,040 Uncle Mingyu, did you give the disaster victim food? 684 00:33:05,120 --> 00:33:07,200 I gave the children some steamed buns 685 00:33:07,280 --> 00:33:09,040 and chased away the rest. 686 00:33:09,120 --> 00:33:10,600 You shouldn't have given them food. 687 00:33:10,680 --> 00:33:12,480 I know we're running out of food. 688 00:33:12,560 --> 00:33:13,520 I did leave some for us. 689 00:33:13,600 --> 00:33:14,440 Besides, 690 00:33:14,520 --> 00:33:16,120 I can eat less during the journey. 691 00:33:16,200 --> 00:33:17,480 That was not what I meant. 692 00:33:18,840 --> 00:33:20,520 No matter how much food we have, 693 00:33:20,600 --> 00:33:22,120 you shouldn't give it to others. 694 00:33:22,200 --> 00:33:24,600 The moment we give them food, 695 00:33:24,680 --> 00:33:26,040 we can't control the crowd later. 696 00:33:26,120 --> 00:33:28,160 The disaster victims have been hungry for a long time. 697 00:33:28,240 --> 00:33:30,200 Once they catch on and come again as a group, 698 00:33:30,680 --> 00:33:31,760 we won't be able to leave. 699 00:33:33,200 --> 00:33:34,840 Don't worry. I'm here. 700 00:33:34,920 --> 00:33:36,680 Anyone causing trouble won't get away with it. 701 00:33:36,760 --> 00:33:38,400 What if it's the whole city's disaster victims? 702 00:33:38,480 --> 00:33:39,760 How will you handle them alone? 703 00:33:39,840 --> 00:33:40,680 I... 704 00:33:41,560 --> 00:33:43,360 Before the news spread, 705 00:33:43,440 --> 00:33:44,600 we must leave now. 706 00:33:45,120 --> 00:33:46,840 I'll have Liu Xu help us to leave the city. 707 00:33:48,360 --> 00:33:51,040 If the people asking for food today are from Huaixiang, 708 00:33:51,600 --> 00:33:52,840 will you still be indifferent? 709 00:33:53,720 --> 00:33:55,440 Uncle Mingyu, what do you mean? 710 00:33:56,640 --> 00:33:58,000 I thought you were kindhearted 711 00:33:58,760 --> 00:34:01,320 and took the risk to save the people of Huaixiang out of gratitude. 712 00:34:01,400 --> 00:34:03,120 But now, it seems it's not the case. 713 00:34:03,600 --> 00:34:04,760 Your attitude changed 714 00:34:05,320 --> 00:34:06,960 when it comes to people from another city. 715 00:34:10,480 --> 00:34:11,679 We have our priorities. 716 00:34:12,239 --> 00:34:14,760 What we must do now is to hurry back to the capital. 717 00:34:15,400 --> 00:34:17,840 We can't let the people of Huaixiang who departed early wait in vain. 718 00:34:22,679 --> 00:34:24,960 Never mind. You've always been decisive. 719 00:34:26,520 --> 00:34:27,440 Let's do what you say. 720 00:34:32,520 --> 00:34:33,400 Tong'er. 721 00:34:37,320 --> 00:34:38,199 Time to go. 722 00:34:40,760 --> 00:34:41,600 Let them pass. 723 00:34:45,840 --> 00:34:46,679 Jiang Li, 724 00:34:46,760 --> 00:34:48,600 be careful once you leave here. 725 00:34:48,679 --> 00:34:50,760 If there's an emergency, write to me immediately. 726 00:34:52,560 --> 00:34:54,440 Take care. I'll see you in the capital. 727 00:34:54,520 --> 00:34:55,600 You should go now. 728 00:34:58,280 --> 00:34:59,560 Uncle Mingyu, let's go. 729 00:34:59,640 --> 00:35:00,560 All right. 730 00:35:05,480 --> 00:35:09,280 DINGZHOU 731 00:35:20,360 --> 00:35:21,680 Is that Ms. Jiang Li's carriage? 732 00:35:21,760 --> 00:35:23,360 -Yes. -It's Ms. Jiang Li's carriage. 733 00:35:23,440 --> 00:35:25,360 -Ms. Jiang Li! -Ms. Jiang Li! 734 00:35:25,440 --> 00:35:26,400 Drat. 735 00:35:26,480 --> 00:35:27,920 -Ms. Jiang Li! -We're in trouble. 736 00:35:29,200 --> 00:35:30,440 Ms. Jiang Li! 737 00:35:30,520 --> 00:35:32,000 It's Ms. Jiang Li's carriage! 738 00:35:32,080 --> 00:35:33,320 It's Ms. Jiang Li's carriage! 739 00:35:34,800 --> 00:35:36,000 What do you want? 740 00:35:37,720 --> 00:35:38,600 What do you want? 741 00:35:39,080 --> 00:35:40,600 Get up! 742 00:35:40,680 --> 00:35:41,640 Listen to me. 743 00:35:41,720 --> 00:35:43,280 There's no Ms. Jiang Li here. 744 00:35:43,360 --> 00:35:45,480 I don't even know who Ms. Jiang Li is. 745 00:35:45,560 --> 00:35:47,440 You're lying! Ms. Jiang Li is inside. 746 00:35:47,520 --> 00:35:49,160 Yes, there must be food in the carriage! 747 00:35:49,240 --> 00:35:51,640 -Let's go and get it! There's food inside! -What are you doing? 748 00:35:52,320 --> 00:35:53,160 Back off! 749 00:35:53,960 --> 00:35:55,000 -Tong'er. -What are you doing? 750 00:35:55,600 --> 00:35:56,720 Ms. Jiang! 751 00:35:56,800 --> 00:35:57,680 -There's food inside! -Move! 752 00:35:58,320 --> 00:36:00,200 If you come up, I won't play nice anymore! 753 00:36:01,400 --> 00:36:02,680 -It's going to topple! -Get off! 754 00:36:02,760 --> 00:36:04,480 Uncle Mingyu, are you all right? 755 00:36:04,560 --> 00:36:06,800 It's Ms. Jiang Li! It's her! 756 00:36:08,280 --> 00:36:09,120 Get out of the way! 757 00:36:13,880 --> 00:36:15,040 I dare you to get close again! 758 00:36:18,120 --> 00:36:19,680 Everyone, don't believe him. 759 00:36:19,760 --> 00:36:21,000 We can't die from hunger. 760 00:36:21,080 --> 00:36:22,440 There must be food in the carriage. 761 00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:23,760 Let's go and get it. 762 00:36:25,080 --> 00:36:26,480 Go and take it! 763 00:36:27,480 --> 00:36:28,840 It's better than starving to death. 764 00:36:29,600 --> 00:36:31,240 What are you waiting for? Go! 765 00:36:38,960 --> 00:36:39,920 We're giving out food! 766 00:36:40,440 --> 00:36:42,480 Everyone, look! We're giving out food! 767 00:36:42,560 --> 00:36:43,600 Where? 768 00:36:43,680 --> 00:36:45,480 Tasty jumbo steamed buns! 769 00:36:46,600 --> 00:36:47,920 Jumbo steamed buns! 770 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,160 Come quickly! 771 00:36:49,760 --> 00:36:51,280 There's filling inside! 772 00:36:51,360 --> 00:36:52,640 -Where? -Steamed buns. 773 00:36:53,360 --> 00:36:54,560 -Come and see. -What now? 774 00:36:54,640 --> 00:36:55,800 Tasty jumbo steamed buns! 775 00:36:55,880 --> 00:36:57,000 These have fillings! 776 00:36:57,080 --> 00:36:57,960 Really? 777 00:36:58,040 --> 00:36:59,880 -It's really steamed buns. -They're delicious! 778 00:36:59,960 --> 00:37:01,720 Come and get some before they're gone. 779 00:37:02,240 --> 00:37:04,120 -Steamed buns! -There are really steamed buns! 780 00:37:04,200 --> 00:37:05,800 -Jumbo steamed buns! -Give me some! 781 00:37:05,880 --> 00:37:07,680 They'll run out if you're late. Come quickly! 782 00:37:07,760 --> 00:37:11,000 -He's giving out food! -I want steamed buns! 783 00:37:11,080 --> 00:37:12,080 I want steamed buns! 784 00:37:12,640 --> 00:37:13,680 -There's enough for everyone. -I want one. 785 00:37:13,760 --> 00:37:15,360 -Don't grab them. -All right, here you go. 786 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,240 Uncle Mingyu, are you all right? 787 00:37:17,760 --> 00:37:19,960 -Shijie. -Jiang Li, go now. 788 00:37:20,040 --> 00:37:21,000 We'll cover you. 789 00:37:23,440 --> 00:37:24,480 Thank you. 790 00:37:24,560 --> 00:37:26,120 -It's nothing. -Be careful along the way. 791 00:37:27,440 --> 00:37:28,640 My steamed bun! 792 00:37:28,720 --> 00:37:29,680 Give it to me! 793 00:37:30,280 --> 00:37:31,360 -No! -You old fool! 794 00:37:31,440 --> 00:37:32,360 -You two... -Stop it. 795 00:37:32,440 --> 00:37:34,000 -Go away! -Be careful. 796 00:37:34,080 --> 00:37:35,200 -Stop. -Why did Magistrate Xue come down? 797 00:37:35,280 --> 00:37:36,440 -Don't! -Magistrate Xue. 798 00:37:36,520 --> 00:37:37,600 Stop it. 799 00:37:37,680 --> 00:37:38,600 -Be careful. -No. 800 00:37:38,680 --> 00:37:39,520 Slow... 801 00:37:39,600 --> 00:37:40,440 Slow down. 802 00:37:42,960 --> 00:37:44,120 Go away! 803 00:37:44,200 --> 00:37:45,400 -I want steamed buns. -Careful. 804 00:37:45,480 --> 00:37:46,960 -No, don't! -Magistrate Xue! 805 00:37:47,040 --> 00:37:48,240 We have to leave now. 806 00:37:48,320 --> 00:37:51,520 -No. -No, you can't go there. Let's go. 807 00:37:51,600 --> 00:37:52,680 -Stop. -Come on, go back. 808 00:37:52,760 --> 00:37:53,680 Let's go. 809 00:37:55,600 --> 00:37:56,840 No. 810 00:37:57,600 --> 00:37:59,040 Don't leave. 811 00:37:59,120 --> 00:38:00,280 Don't leave. 812 00:38:00,360 --> 00:38:01,400 Are there any more? 813 00:38:01,480 --> 00:38:02,840 -Give it to me! -It's mine! 814 00:38:02,920 --> 00:38:04,400 -It's mine. -Give it to me! 815 00:38:05,600 --> 00:38:06,520 It's mine! 816 00:38:06,600 --> 00:38:07,560 Father, 817 00:38:08,360 --> 00:38:10,480 aren't you tired of reading all these petitions? 818 00:38:11,040 --> 00:38:12,560 Do you want to take some rest first? 819 00:38:12,640 --> 00:38:16,360 Do you know the relationship between people and officials? 820 00:38:17,200 --> 00:38:18,880 People are the foundation of officials. 821 00:38:18,960 --> 00:38:20,920 That's what the texts say. 822 00:38:22,680 --> 00:38:24,120 Then tell me what it is. 823 00:38:24,200 --> 00:38:25,480 To me, the people 824 00:38:26,120 --> 00:38:27,920 are just like you are to me. 825 00:38:30,680 --> 00:38:33,120 I like what the people like. 826 00:38:33,680 --> 00:38:35,320 I hate what the people hate. 827 00:38:35,840 --> 00:38:37,960 This is what it means to be the father to the people. 828 00:38:38,920 --> 00:38:39,760 As an official, 829 00:38:40,720 --> 00:38:44,240 all the people are my children. 830 00:38:44,800 --> 00:38:46,200 Stop it! 831 00:38:46,280 --> 00:38:47,640 -It's mine. -Take more. 832 00:38:47,720 --> 00:38:48,960 Don't! 833 00:38:51,640 --> 00:38:52,640 We're out of steamed buns. 834 00:38:53,240 --> 00:38:55,280 -We're out of steamed buns. -It's too late, Jiang Li. 835 00:38:55,360 --> 00:38:57,800 The food is almost gone. Go. Or you won't be able to leave. 836 00:38:57,880 --> 00:38:58,720 That's right. 837 00:38:59,800 --> 00:39:01,280 No. 838 00:39:01,840 --> 00:39:02,880 Then we'll stay. 839 00:39:02,960 --> 00:39:03,960 You're not leaving? 840 00:39:06,040 --> 00:39:08,000 -But... -Return to the city. 841 00:39:09,400 --> 00:39:10,880 -Don't take mine! -Give it to me! 842 00:39:13,560 --> 00:39:15,680 Don't take it! It's mine! 843 00:39:33,560 --> 00:39:37,200 Father, even when you're not clear-minded, 844 00:39:37,920 --> 00:39:39,560 you still care about the people. 845 00:39:40,640 --> 00:39:42,760 How could they harm someone like you? 846 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,720 I won't let them get away with this. 847 00:39:50,560 --> 00:39:51,400 Jiang Li, 848 00:39:53,080 --> 00:39:54,640 I shouldn't have given the people food. 849 00:39:55,280 --> 00:39:56,840 I almost put you in danger. 850 00:39:57,440 --> 00:39:58,960 It's not your fault. 851 00:40:00,120 --> 00:40:01,680 What happened today seemed orchestrated. 852 00:40:01,760 --> 00:40:03,240 If they were really ordinary people, 853 00:40:03,320 --> 00:40:05,600 how could they know our whereabouts so clearly? 854 00:40:05,680 --> 00:40:07,960 Someone might have instigated them 855 00:40:09,240 --> 00:40:10,560 to stop me from leaving Dingzhou. 856 00:40:10,640 --> 00:40:11,600 I found out 857 00:40:11,680 --> 00:40:13,680 there are many small paths leading out of Dingzhou. 858 00:40:13,760 --> 00:40:14,960 We can go through the forest. 859 00:40:19,200 --> 00:40:20,600 I don't plan to leave anymore. 860 00:40:20,680 --> 00:40:22,040 What do you plan to do? 861 00:40:22,120 --> 00:40:23,760 Uncle Mingyu, you were right. 862 00:40:25,000 --> 00:40:26,120 They're all people. 863 00:40:26,720 --> 00:40:28,800 Why differentiate between those from Huaixiang and Dingzhou? 864 00:40:30,600 --> 00:40:31,440 My lady. 865 00:40:32,560 --> 00:40:34,000 Vice Director Ye and the others are here. 866 00:40:38,680 --> 00:40:40,040 We're lucky to have you today. 867 00:40:41,600 --> 00:40:42,960 What are you two doing in Dingzhou? 868 00:40:44,240 --> 00:40:45,760 Li Zhongnan is here for disaster relief 869 00:40:45,840 --> 00:40:47,240 and His Majesty ordered me to assist him. 870 00:40:48,040 --> 00:40:48,920 Jiang Li, 871 00:40:49,000 --> 00:40:51,200 Chancellor Jiang was furious after receiving your letter. 872 00:40:51,280 --> 00:40:52,600 He was going to drag you back. 873 00:40:52,680 --> 00:40:54,400 But when he heard you were passing through Dingzhou, 874 00:40:54,480 --> 00:40:56,120 he let me come to check on you. 875 00:40:56,200 --> 00:40:58,080 When Father found out about this, 876 00:40:58,160 --> 00:40:59,720 he was fuming, right? 877 00:40:59,800 --> 00:41:01,720 It's good to let Uncle Yuanbai know. 878 00:41:02,200 --> 00:41:04,360 With so many disaster victims and so many mouths to feed, 879 00:41:04,440 --> 00:41:06,840 if you don't ask for his help, how will you solve it? 880 00:41:06,920 --> 00:41:07,880 Right? 881 00:41:08,360 --> 00:41:09,320 What can we do? 882 00:41:10,040 --> 00:41:12,280 Li Zhongnan is in charge of disaster relief 883 00:41:12,360 --> 00:41:14,200 and the food is in his hands. 884 00:41:14,760 --> 00:41:15,960 Even if Father wants to help, 885 00:41:16,040 --> 00:41:17,120 he can't bypass Li Zhongnan. 886 00:41:17,200 --> 00:41:20,280 Otherwise, he'd be accused 887 00:41:20,360 --> 00:41:21,800 of hindering the relief efforts. 888 00:41:21,880 --> 00:41:24,200 Then all the more reason for you to leave. 889 00:41:24,280 --> 00:41:25,800 It's too late to leave now. 890 00:41:25,880 --> 00:41:27,960 My whereabouts have been exposed. 891 00:41:28,040 --> 00:41:30,200 With the disaster in Dingzhou unresolved 892 00:41:30,720 --> 00:41:32,360 and the people outside the city gathering, 893 00:41:32,440 --> 00:41:34,600 I can't leave with Magistrate Xue. 894 00:41:34,680 --> 00:41:36,760 Jiang Li, Luyang isn't far from here. 895 00:41:37,240 --> 00:41:39,200 What if I go to the Ye family and think of a way? 896 00:41:39,280 --> 00:41:41,440 The Ye family just suffered a major setback 897 00:41:41,960 --> 00:41:43,480 and hasn't recovered yet. 898 00:41:43,560 --> 00:41:45,760 Besides, gathering food and transporting it here 899 00:41:45,840 --> 00:41:46,840 in such a short time 900 00:41:48,080 --> 00:41:49,400 is nearly impossible. 901 00:41:49,480 --> 00:41:51,760 The Ye family has been in business for decades, 902 00:41:51,840 --> 00:41:53,280 so we're quite capable. 903 00:41:55,120 --> 00:41:57,120 Don't worry. I'll head back now. 904 00:42:01,040 --> 00:42:02,120 Be careful. 905 00:42:02,960 --> 00:42:04,040 -I'll get going. -Thank you. 906 00:42:05,440 --> 00:42:06,920 If the Ye family can't help, 907 00:42:07,000 --> 00:42:08,320 it will be a dead end. 908 00:42:08,400 --> 00:42:11,320 Even if it's a dead end, we need to know the reason. 909 00:42:11,400 --> 00:42:13,720 We already know someone is behind this, 910 00:42:14,240 --> 00:42:15,640 so we at least need to find out 911 00:42:15,720 --> 00:42:17,240 who the person behind this is. 912 00:42:20,440 --> 00:42:21,840 With Ms. Jiang Li in Dingzhou, 913 00:42:22,480 --> 00:42:24,120 all the disaster victims are heading there. 914 00:42:25,680 --> 00:42:27,400 Dingzhou's situation is critical now. 915 00:42:28,080 --> 00:42:28,920 Minister Li, 916 00:42:29,760 --> 00:42:30,880 do you have any solutions? 917 00:42:30,960 --> 00:42:33,600 The drought has affected a wide area, 918 00:42:33,680 --> 00:42:34,640 spanning several cities. 919 00:42:35,440 --> 00:42:37,680 Right now, the disaster victims have all gone to Dingzhou. 920 00:42:37,760 --> 00:42:39,840 The relief plan I made before 921 00:42:39,920 --> 00:42:41,040 is no longer applicable. 922 00:42:41,120 --> 00:42:42,400 After the imperial court meeting, 923 00:42:42,480 --> 00:42:44,080 I will discuss with Chancellor Jiang 924 00:42:44,160 --> 00:42:46,320 {\an8}and quickly report a solution to you, Your Majesty. 925 00:42:51,400 --> 00:42:52,480 Make haste. 926 00:42:52,560 --> 00:42:55,680 Every day of delay means more suffering for the people. 927 00:42:57,760 --> 00:42:58,600 -Yes. -Yes. 928 00:43:02,280 --> 00:43:03,200 Chancellor Li. 929 00:43:04,400 --> 00:43:05,240 Chancellor Li. 930 00:43:06,920 --> 00:43:08,200 What are you doing? 931 00:43:08,280 --> 00:43:11,160 We've both been doing this job for most of our lives. 932 00:43:11,240 --> 00:43:12,320 A food distribution plan 933 00:43:12,400 --> 00:43:14,040 is already in place. 934 00:43:14,120 --> 00:43:16,440 It just needs to be adjusted to fit the current situation. 935 00:43:16,520 --> 00:43:17,920 Must you drag this on? 936 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:20,120 I'm not as anxious as you are, of course. 937 00:43:20,720 --> 00:43:22,200 After all, it's your daughter 938 00:43:22,280 --> 00:43:23,800 who caused the trouble. 939 00:43:25,480 --> 00:43:26,640 That's not right. 940 00:43:27,240 --> 00:43:30,240 The relief efforts in Dingzhou are your responsibility. 941 00:43:30,320 --> 00:43:32,680 If people starve to death in Dingzhou, 942 00:43:32,760 --> 00:43:34,920 aren't you afraid His Majesty will hold you accountable? 943 00:43:35,000 --> 00:43:36,000 Of course I am. 944 00:43:37,080 --> 00:43:38,840 I used to be afraid. 945 00:43:39,840 --> 00:43:41,840 But now, Ms. Jiang Li is there. 946 00:43:41,920 --> 00:43:43,120 She brought the disaster there. 947 00:43:43,200 --> 00:43:44,320 If His Majesty wants to punish someone, 948 00:43:44,400 --> 00:43:46,600 he'll start with the Jiang family. 949 00:43:46,680 --> 00:43:49,120 What does it have to do with me? 950 00:43:49,200 --> 00:43:52,360 So you don't care if people die. 951 00:43:54,080 --> 00:43:55,120 That's not true. 952 00:43:55,760 --> 00:43:58,080 There's actually a batch of grain in Yunxiang, 953 00:43:58,600 --> 00:43:59,600 not far from Dingzhou. 954 00:43:59,680 --> 00:44:02,240 But the mountain roads are treacherous. 955 00:44:02,320 --> 00:44:04,280 It's not easy to transport 956 00:44:05,080 --> 00:44:06,280 the grain from there. 957 00:44:06,360 --> 00:44:08,280 Just be frank. 958 00:44:08,360 --> 00:44:10,480 If Ms. Jiang Li wants to return to the capital alone, 959 00:44:10,560 --> 00:44:11,600 it'll be easy. 960 00:44:11,680 --> 00:44:13,880 But if she wants to take someone else back, 961 00:44:13,960 --> 00:44:16,520 it will be a long and bumpy road. 962 00:44:17,000 --> 00:44:19,400 So many people gathering on the road makes it congested. 963 00:44:19,480 --> 00:44:21,200 Transporting the grain will be difficult too. 964 00:44:21,280 --> 00:44:23,000 Are you saying 965 00:44:23,080 --> 00:44:26,040 that unless she stops taking the people to petition to His Majesty, 966 00:44:26,120 --> 00:44:29,440 you won't solve the famine problem? 967 00:44:29,520 --> 00:44:31,000 I never said that. 968 00:44:32,080 --> 00:44:34,160 It depends on how you interpret it, Chancellor Jiang. 969 00:44:35,040 --> 00:44:36,600 But the longer this drags on, 970 00:44:36,680 --> 00:44:38,800 the more disaster victims will gather in Dingzhou 971 00:44:38,880 --> 00:44:40,800 and the greater the danger. 972 00:44:41,440 --> 00:44:42,680 I suggest you go back 973 00:44:42,760 --> 00:44:44,640 and talk some sense into your daughter. 974 00:44:52,520 --> 00:44:56,440 It's said Ms. Jiang Li didn't even flinch. 975 00:44:56,520 --> 00:44:58,080 She stood up and said, 976 00:44:59,000 --> 00:45:02,200 "Justice is evident and should prevail. 977 00:45:02,280 --> 00:45:04,960 Is there no place for justice? 978 00:45:06,040 --> 00:45:09,080 If these grievances can't be addressed in Huaixiang 979 00:45:09,640 --> 00:45:11,440 and Luyang can't help, 980 00:45:11,520 --> 00:45:13,560 then follow me, folks. 981 00:45:13,640 --> 00:45:15,920 Even if the path ahead is filled with danger, 982 00:45:16,000 --> 00:45:19,280 I will take you to the capital 983 00:45:19,960 --> 00:45:21,640 to petition to His Majesty!" 984 00:45:21,720 --> 00:45:22,680 Nice! 985 00:45:23,640 --> 00:45:24,760 Your Highness... 986 00:45:29,440 --> 00:45:30,720 Well said. 987 00:45:31,880 --> 00:45:33,640 -Reward him. -Reward him. 988 00:45:37,960 --> 00:45:39,200 Chancellor Li. 989 00:45:39,960 --> 00:45:40,800 Yes, Your Highness. 990 00:45:40,880 --> 00:45:42,920 You've mastered 991 00:45:43,000 --> 00:45:44,600 the art of using rumors. 992 00:45:45,520 --> 00:45:49,280 You sure know how to exploit the common folks' love for drama. 993 00:45:49,360 --> 00:45:50,520 Thank you for your praise. 994 00:45:50,600 --> 00:45:53,160 I'm simply giving them a taste of their own medicine. 995 00:45:53,240 --> 00:45:55,680 Doesn't Jiang Li love to use her name 996 00:45:55,760 --> 00:45:57,400 to spread her cause? 997 00:45:57,480 --> 00:45:59,680 This time, I'll let her use it to her heart's content. 998 00:46:01,320 --> 00:46:02,880 Those whom the gods wish to destroy, 999 00:46:04,680 --> 00:46:06,600 they first make mad.