1 00:00:05,040 --> 00:00:09,130 (song title) 2 00:00:09,130 --> 00:00:12,576 ♫ I'm a mortal under the sky ♫ 3 00:00:12,576 --> 00:00:15,836 ♫ The masses speak of my arrogance ♫ 4 00:00:15,836 --> 00:00:19,560 ♫ I aspire to fly high ♫ 5 00:00:20,596 --> 00:00:22,966 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 6 00:00:22,966 --> 00:00:26,356 ♫ Not everything will pass ♫ 7 00:00:26,356 --> 00:00:29,796 ♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫ 8 00:00:29,796 --> 00:00:34,228 ♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫ 9 00:00:35,746 --> 00:00:37,504 ♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫ 10 00:00:37,504 --> 00:00:39,142 ♫ Accidentally, I found out a secret ♫ 11 00:00:39,142 --> 00:00:40,092 ♫ The politics upon my lips ♫ 12 00:00:40,092 --> 00:00:41,148 ♫ Has overthrown it all ♫ 13 00:00:41,148 --> 00:00:42,436 ♫ It's not steadfast ♫ 14 00:00:42,436 --> 00:00:43,748 ♫ Standing right here ♫ 15 00:00:43,748 --> 00:00:45,816 ♫ You follow the rules I made ♫ 16 00:00:45,816 --> 00:00:47,072 ♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫ 17 00:00:47,072 --> 00:00:49,246 ♫ Eradicate the maladies in this vast land ♫ 18 00:00:49,246 --> 00:00:50,300 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 19 00:00:50,300 --> 00:00:52,576 ♫ I intended to be steady step by step ♫ 20 00:00:52,576 --> 00:00:53,662 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 21 00:00:53,662 --> 00:00:55,936 ♫ I can tell what's true and what's false ♫ 22 00:00:55,936 --> 00:00:56,994 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 23 00:00:56,994 --> 00:00:58,648 ♫ I like music and hate intrigues ♫ 24 00:00:58,648 --> 00:01:00,326 ♫ I used to see hills full of lonely souls ♫ 25 00:01:00,326 --> 00:01:03,292 ♫ I feel regret for my recklessness ♫ 26 00:01:03,292 --> 00:01:07,408 ♫ Leaving future generations to review my scribbles ♫ 27 00:01:07,408 --> 00:01:09,976 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 28 00:01:09,976 --> 00:01:13,366 ♫ Not everything will pass ♫ 29 00:01:13,366 --> 00:01:16,806 ♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫ 30 00:01:16,806 --> 00:01:21,104 ♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫ 31 00:01:22,532 --> 00:01:24,314 ♫ We only have one life, and take it easy ♫ 32 00:01:24,314 --> 00:01:25,873 ♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫ 33 00:01:25,873 --> 00:01:27,584 ♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫ 34 00:01:27,584 --> 00:01:29,226 ♫ When you feel regret, it's too late ♫ 35 00:01:29,226 --> 00:01:30,588 ♫ So many tricks and lies ♫ 36 00:01:30,588 --> 00:01:32,656 ♫ I witness what you've done ♫ 37 00:01:32,656 --> 00:01:34,717 ♫ May we live and die together ♫ 38 00:01:34,717 --> 00:01:37,196 [Guardians of the Dafeng] 39 00:01:37,196 --> 00:01:40,356 [Episode 28] 40 00:01:40,356 --> 00:01:42,314 This must be expensive. 41 00:01:42,314 --> 00:01:46,374 Good. He's a warrior obsessed with martial arts. 42 00:01:46,374 --> 00:01:48,753 It's easy to get along with him. 43 00:01:48,753 --> 00:01:51,150 A hero deserves to have a good sword. 44 00:01:51,150 --> 00:01:53,050 It can't be measured with money. 45 00:01:53,054 --> 00:01:56,210 Thank you. 46 00:01:56,810 --> 00:02:05,760 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 47 00:02:06,633 --> 00:02:08,793 Why? 48 00:02:08,793 --> 00:02:11,053 You lied to me. Xu Qi'an, I won't believe you. 49 00:02:11,053 --> 00:02:15,133 Get out of here. Leave me alone. 50 00:02:15,133 --> 00:02:18,134 I can't stay at this home. I can't stay. 51 00:02:18,134 --> 00:02:23,014 I have no family. Get out. 52 00:02:23,534 --> 00:02:27,973 - Look, nice sword. - You must be Xu Lingyue, right? 53 00:02:27,973 --> 00:02:32,554 Indeed, as Xinnian said, you are pretty and graceful. 54 00:02:32,554 --> 00:02:34,700 I'm flattered. 55 00:02:35,333 --> 00:02:39,193 After much thought, this is the most suitable gift for you. 56 00:02:45,053 --> 00:02:49,034 Isn't this the beauty cream from Beauty Shop? 57 00:02:49,034 --> 00:02:52,414 It makes skin bright and fair. 58 00:02:52,414 --> 00:02:54,653 Ms. Li gave me one before. And it worked well. 59 00:02:54,653 --> 00:02:57,914 I queued for several days but couldn't get it. 60 00:02:57,914 --> 00:03:00,774 Simu. You are so thoughtful. 61 00:03:00,774 --> 00:03:03,533 I used a small trick. 62 00:03:03,533 --> 00:03:08,013 Anyway, only this can match Lingyue's beauty. 63 00:03:08,013 --> 00:03:10,473 Let me try it for you. 64 00:03:10,473 --> 00:03:13,693 Thank you, Simu. 65 00:03:13,693 --> 00:03:16,510 It seems this girl is not like her mother. 66 00:03:16,510 --> 00:03:18,190 She's not a simple girl. 67 00:03:18,193 --> 00:03:21,994 In that case, I can't wait to deal with her. 68 00:03:22,854 --> 00:03:26,714 In fact, there's another gift for you. 69 00:03:26,714 --> 00:03:28,493 Doesn't it smell nice? 70 00:03:30,893 --> 00:03:33,613 Here is the latest collection of poems. 71 00:03:33,613 --> 00:03:36,533 [Poetry Collection] [Top 101 Men in Dafeng] You can read it. 72 00:03:39,030 --> 00:03:41,273 Thank you. 73 00:03:43,134 --> 00:03:45,734 Who is this curious girl? 74 00:03:45,734 --> 00:03:47,950 I passed by the Guiyue Tower on my way here. 75 00:03:47,950 --> 00:03:50,130 I bought you something delicious. 76 00:03:50,893 --> 00:03:52,754 Guiyue Tower. 77 00:03:52,754 --> 00:03:55,177 Guiyue Tower? 78 00:03:56,613 --> 00:03:58,453 Douding, say thank you to Miss Wang. 79 00:03:58,453 --> 00:04:02,214 - Thank you. - Go and eat. 80 00:04:02,214 --> 00:04:04,793 My visit is hasty. I'm not well prepared for it. 81 00:04:04,793 --> 00:04:08,293 Please. You've prepared very well. I mean it. 82 00:04:08,293 --> 00:04:10,893 You must be thirsty. Have some tea. 83 00:04:10,893 --> 00:04:14,013 I'm afraid I haven't been a very good host. 84 00:04:14,013 --> 00:04:15,933 - Sorry about that. - Sorry. 85 00:04:15,933 --> 00:04:20,373 That's all right. Upon entering your house, it makes me feel comfortable. 86 00:04:20,373 --> 00:04:24,060 Having seen you, I understand why Xinnian is a talented 87 00:04:24,060 --> 00:04:26,570 and kind-hearted man. 88 00:04:28,173 --> 00:04:30,440 That's true. 89 00:04:31,113 --> 00:04:35,090 To be frank, Cijiu has studied hard for many years. 90 00:04:35,090 --> 00:04:36,690 He's quite scholarly. 91 00:04:36,693 --> 00:04:39,234 If he passes the imperial examination, 92 00:04:39,234 --> 00:04:44,400 his future will be promising. 93 00:04:45,154 --> 00:04:51,393 Xu Cijiu. You've studied hard for so many years. 94 00:04:51,393 --> 00:04:56,361 Today, your future is completely ruined. 95 00:04:56,361 --> 00:05:00,373 You've made yourself a mockery. 96 00:05:00,373 --> 00:05:05,534 You idiot. You idiot. 97 00:05:05,534 --> 00:05:12,413 Why did I ever listen to an unreliable man to end up in such a plight? 98 00:05:15,530 --> 00:05:20,934 I feel hopeless. Xu Xinnian. 99 00:05:26,850 --> 00:05:29,194 Xu Qi'an, shouldn't you comfort me? 100 00:05:35,534 --> 00:05:39,373 Cijiu. Forget it. Have some hot water. 101 00:05:39,373 --> 00:05:41,860 Hot water? 102 00:05:42,613 --> 00:05:45,353 Hot water? 103 00:05:45,353 --> 00:05:50,614 You idiot. You idiot. 104 00:05:51,493 --> 00:05:55,053 Xu Xinnian, you idiot. 105 00:05:56,854 --> 00:05:58,990 However, 106 00:05:59,853 --> 00:06:05,214 Today, Xinnian has suffered a setback because of me. 107 00:06:05,214 --> 00:06:07,190 Don't worry about it. 108 00:06:07,190 --> 00:06:10,830 Cijiu has been a good child since he was little. 109 00:06:10,833 --> 00:06:13,694 He's clever, sensible, and composed. 110 00:06:13,694 --> 00:06:17,314 He never does anything out of line or cause others to worry. 111 00:06:17,314 --> 00:06:18,989 Yes. 112 00:06:20,153 --> 00:06:22,334 - So, he's fine? - Sure. 113 00:06:22,334 --> 00:06:25,654 - Sure. - It's alright. 114 00:06:26,690 --> 00:06:28,514 He's fine. 115 00:06:28,514 --> 00:06:30,513 Alright. 116 00:06:44,294 --> 00:06:48,793 I feel hopeless. Xu Xinnian. 117 00:06:48,793 --> 00:06:52,953 Dafeng is in the dark. 118 00:06:52,953 --> 00:06:56,613 Cijiu. Stop it. 119 00:06:56,613 --> 00:06:59,634 I'm tired. I have to go back to take a nap. 120 00:07:10,893 --> 00:07:12,894 Come on. Are you serious? 121 00:07:12,894 --> 00:07:16,074 Please. I was wrong. Come down quickly. 122 00:07:16,074 --> 00:07:20,654 - Don't save me. Let me die. - It's dangerous. Come down. 123 00:07:20,654 --> 00:07:22,334 - Stop it - Don't save me. 124 00:07:22,334 --> 00:07:24,914 - Stop it. - Let me die. 125 00:07:24,914 --> 00:07:27,630 [Brightness] Cijiu is right here. 126 00:07:28,173 --> 00:07:29,841 Cijiu. 127 00:07:30,410 --> 00:07:33,540   128 00:07:37,173 --> 00:07:40,713 Cijiu is studying now. It's better not to disturb him. 129 00:07:40,713 --> 00:07:44,653 What's wrong? Simu is here. 130 00:07:44,653 --> 00:07:48,194 Why can't he study later? 131 00:07:48,194 --> 00:07:50,473 Got something in your eye? 132 00:07:53,234 --> 00:07:54,454 - Cijiu. - Let me die. 133 00:07:54,454 --> 00:07:58,893 Cijiu has been studying hard since he was little. 134 00:07:58,893 --> 00:08:01,414 That's true. 135 00:08:01,414 --> 00:08:04,340 People must study early. 136 00:08:04,340 --> 00:08:06,870 Well, leave Cijiu alone to let him study well. 137 00:08:06,874 --> 00:08:08,813 Sure. 138 00:08:14,253 --> 00:08:16,833 I want to talk to him. 139 00:08:29,313 --> 00:08:32,413 Qi'an. What do you think of this poem? 140 00:08:32,413 --> 00:08:34,394 It's very good. 141 00:08:42,214 --> 00:08:44,954 Everyone, what's wrong? 142 00:08:46,354 --> 00:08:50,454 Nothing. Nothing. 143 00:09:05,293 --> 00:09:08,574 Since Cijiu is studying, 144 00:09:08,574 --> 00:09:11,893 we should not disturb him. 145 00:09:11,893 --> 00:09:13,493 That's right. 146 00:09:13,493 --> 00:09:15,273 Wait. 147 00:09:24,054 --> 00:09:29,193 I apologize to you on behalf of my father. 148 00:09:29,193 --> 00:09:32,914 I believe that with your talent and learning, 149 00:09:32,914 --> 00:09:37,333 you will one day join the cabinet and become a high-ranking official. 150 00:09:37,333 --> 00:09:41,014 You'll rise rapidly through the ranks and achieve your wishes. 151 00:09:49,714 --> 00:09:53,994 Since you're studying, I will not disturb you. 152 00:09:53,994 --> 00:09:56,133 I will visit you another day. 153 00:09:56,133 --> 00:09:57,613 Alright. 154 00:10:02,553 --> 00:10:06,934 Xu. I believe after today, 155 00:10:06,934 --> 00:10:09,413 you will fall for me. 156 00:10:11,929 --> 00:10:15,668 ♫ Flowers in the courtyard bloom and wither♫ 157 00:10:15,668 --> 00:10:18,790 ♫ We've been growing over time ♫ 158 00:10:20,954 --> 00:10:22,893 Your behavior is disappointing. 159 00:10:22,893 --> 00:10:26,444 ♫ Where does the traveler come from ♫ 160 00:10:26,444 --> 00:10:29,266 ♫ Stars shine through the window ♫ 161 00:10:29,266 --> 00:10:32,234 A stone? What does it mean? 162 00:10:32,234 --> 00:10:34,213 My heart is not made of stone. 163 00:10:34,213 --> 00:10:36,125 My determination is immovable. 164 00:10:37,933 --> 00:10:39,557 I'm going back to sleep. 165 00:10:50,094 --> 00:10:53,033 Your Highness, how is it going? 166 00:10:53,033 --> 00:10:55,374 Yang Youde said my Father is busy with state affairs. 167 00:10:55,374 --> 00:10:57,513 He let me return. 168 00:10:57,513 --> 00:10:59,074 His Majesty is an emperor. 169 00:10:59,074 --> 00:11:01,894 He must be very busy. 170 00:11:01,894 --> 00:11:05,180 He is angry at me, unwilling to see me. 171 00:11:05,774 --> 00:11:08,433 Just now, I heard of a joke. 172 00:11:08,433 --> 00:11:11,153 How about I tell you? 173 00:11:15,754 --> 00:11:17,493 Kicked out of the Ministry of Personnel? 174 00:11:17,493 --> 00:11:19,913 Yes, many people saw it. 175 00:11:19,913 --> 00:11:23,174 I heard that Xinnian clutched his belly like a dead fish, 176 00:11:23,174 --> 00:11:26,053 unable to move. 177 00:11:26,053 --> 00:11:27,893 How strange. 178 00:11:27,893 --> 00:11:30,493 Xu Qi'an is valiant and intelligent. 179 00:11:30,493 --> 00:11:32,913 How could he have such a silly cousin? 180 00:11:32,913 --> 00:11:38,534 A scholar actually dared to offend the Chief Minister, who could decide his future. 181 00:11:39,094 --> 00:11:41,934 Your Highness, there's something you don't know. 182 00:11:41,934 --> 00:11:46,993 It is said Xu Xinnian likes the Chief Minister's daughter. 183 00:11:46,993 --> 00:11:49,974 This is what provoked the Chief Minister. 184 00:11:49,974 --> 00:11:55,313 But Xinnian is a top student at Yunlu Academy. 185 00:11:55,313 --> 00:11:57,914 He's a young talent. 186 00:11:57,914 --> 00:12:00,174 Why is Wang Zhenwen dissatisfied with him? 187 00:12:00,174 --> 00:12:01,934 He's a talent, but so what? 188 00:12:01,934 --> 00:12:05,193 Dafeng doesn't lack scholars. 189 00:12:05,193 --> 00:12:08,154 Xu Xinnian is lowborn 190 00:12:08,154 --> 00:12:09,734 and doesn't have an official rank or title. 191 00:12:09,734 --> 00:12:11,714 Though he's scholarly, 192 00:12:11,714 --> 00:12:18,134 he's still not good enough for the Chief Minister's daughter. 193 00:12:22,393 --> 00:12:26,294 Is the difference in social status that important? 194 00:12:26,294 --> 00:12:30,393 Of course, in Dafeng, people prefer suitable marriages. 195 00:12:30,393 --> 00:12:32,814 That's the Chief Minister's daughter. 196 00:12:32,814 --> 00:12:36,060 Xu Xinnian is just a commoner. 197 00:12:36,593 --> 00:12:38,153 Not to mention Xu Xinnian, 198 00:12:38,153 --> 00:12:40,594 even Xu Qi'an, a meritorious man, 199 00:12:40,594 --> 00:12:43,033 is not worthy of his daughter. 200 00:12:46,173 --> 00:12:47,985 Your Highness. 201 00:12:48,954 --> 00:12:50,893 Your Highness, I didn't mean that. 202 00:12:50,893 --> 00:12:53,653 Mr. Xu is intelligent and resourceful. 203 00:12:53,653 --> 00:12:56,714 He's a suitable match for you. 204 00:12:58,074 --> 00:12:59,985 Your Highness. 205 00:13:02,773 --> 00:13:06,514 I have never tasted such delicious flavors. 206 00:13:06,514 --> 00:13:08,933 A new chef made the food? 207 00:13:09,513 --> 00:13:13,614 No. Just an added seasoning in it. 208 00:13:13,614 --> 00:13:15,094 It's chicken essence. 209 00:13:15,094 --> 00:13:17,914 It can enhance the freshness of the ingredients. 210 00:13:17,914 --> 00:13:21,694 Moreover, the inventor of this chicken essence is-- 211 00:13:21,694 --> 00:13:23,534 Xu Qi'an? 212 00:13:24,994 --> 00:13:26,869 Yeah. 213 00:13:26,869 --> 00:13:29,354 Mother, he's very talented. 214 00:13:29,354 --> 00:13:31,933 He can write poetry and solve cases. 215 00:13:31,933 --> 00:13:37,093 He retrieved the tax silver from Yunzhou. 216 00:13:37,093 --> 00:13:40,414 He's a talent and also my guest scholar. 217 00:13:40,414 --> 00:13:45,274 Mother, shouldn't you grant him some reward? 218 00:13:46,273 --> 00:13:48,974 I know what you're thinking. 219 00:13:48,974 --> 00:13:50,934 About conferring upon him a baronetcy. 220 00:13:50,934 --> 00:13:54,033 I will find a chance to mention it to your Father. 221 00:13:54,033 --> 00:13:57,314 His merits are seen by your Father. 222 00:13:57,314 --> 00:14:01,094 Since he hasn't been rewarded, there must be other arrangements. 223 00:14:01,094 --> 00:14:03,554 Neither you nor I can decide. 224 00:14:06,553 --> 00:14:09,574 If you can talk to Father, that would be of great help. 225 00:14:09,574 --> 00:14:11,381 Thank you, Mother. 226 00:14:11,381 --> 00:14:15,493 Let's eat. You have some soup. 227 00:14:15,493 --> 00:14:16,773 [Xu's Mansion] What is this? 228 00:14:16,773 --> 00:14:18,594 Wang Zhenwen has been impeached by his political enemies. 229 00:14:18,594 --> 00:14:22,114 Mr. Wei ordered you to deliver these letters to the Ministry of Personnel. 230 00:14:24,934 --> 00:14:26,834 This is… 231 00:14:28,213 --> 00:14:30,481 [Corruption and Bribery] 232 00:14:33,393 --> 00:14:36,193 If these scandals are leaked… 233 00:14:36,834 --> 00:14:39,133 I mean, if these letters are exposed, 234 00:14:39,133 --> 00:14:42,354 many officials will be implicated. 235 00:14:42,354 --> 00:14:46,313 It seems there will be an officialdom reshuffle. 236 00:14:46,313 --> 00:14:49,913 Very few people can read these letters. It won't be spread. 237 00:14:49,913 --> 00:14:54,893 Without Mr. Wei's order, do you think you can see these letters? 238 00:14:57,754 --> 00:15:01,494 The Guardians will help the Chief Minister? 239 00:15:04,094 --> 00:15:06,153 Come on. It's huge. 240 00:15:06,153 --> 00:15:07,634 And it involves party strife. 241 00:15:07,634 --> 00:15:09,114 Why did Mr. Wei give me this job? 242 00:15:09,114 --> 00:15:13,473 Mr. Wei said you were the right person to do this. 243 00:15:15,793 --> 00:15:17,534 Here's the thing. 244 00:15:17,534 --> 00:15:19,054 It has spread all over the Capital City. 245 00:15:19,054 --> 00:15:21,734 For Wang Simu, Xu Xinnian was kicked out of the Ministry of Personnel. 246 00:15:21,734 --> 00:15:23,974 As his cousin, you will stand up for him. 247 00:15:23,974 --> 00:15:27,813 To help Xu Xinnian, you secretly sneak into the yamen's archives and steal the letters. 248 00:15:27,813 --> 00:15:29,174 Then you give them to Wang Zhenwen, 249 00:15:29,174 --> 00:15:32,554 intending to improve relations with him. 250 00:15:36,153 --> 00:15:39,814 Mr. Wei can write a good story. 251 00:15:39,814 --> 00:15:41,793 He can be a screenwriter. 252 00:15:41,793 --> 00:15:42,974 Screenwriter? 253 00:15:42,974 --> 00:15:45,933 It's a significant matter. I'm on it. 254 00:15:47,874 --> 00:15:50,009 Hold on. 255 00:15:50,009 --> 00:15:52,233 Are you just going like that? 256 00:15:52,233 --> 00:15:56,174 It's not easy to enter the yamen's archives. 257 00:16:07,074 --> 00:16:09,554 What do you want to do? 258 00:16:11,614 --> 00:16:13,645 I knew it. 259 00:16:14,193 --> 00:16:16,974 Sooner or later, you would fall into my hands. 260 00:16:17,954 --> 00:16:19,461 What? 261 00:16:26,874 --> 00:16:28,413 How did it go? 262 00:16:28,413 --> 00:16:30,173 You didn't hit him hard, did you? 263 00:16:30,173 --> 00:16:32,654 No, I didn't hit at all. 264 00:16:32,654 --> 00:16:36,693 He says he has a better story to get his job done. 265 00:16:41,594 --> 00:16:42,893 Here's the story. 266 00:16:42,893 --> 00:16:46,734 For Wang Simu, you were kicked out of the Ministry of Personnel. 267 00:16:46,734 --> 00:16:48,413 To continue your relationship with Wang Simu, 268 00:16:48,413 --> 00:16:51,274 you secretly sneak into my room and steal secret letters. 269 00:16:51,274 --> 00:16:53,074 Then you present them to Wang Zhenwen, 270 00:16:53,074 --> 00:16:55,534 intending to improve relations with him. 271 00:16:55,534 --> 00:16:57,954 Remember, let Miss Wang deliver it. 272 00:16:57,954 --> 00:16:59,994 The effect will be better. 273 00:17:01,274 --> 00:17:03,813 You wrote a good story. 274 00:17:03,813 --> 00:17:06,034 Well, I'll go take care of it right now. 275 00:17:06,034 --> 00:17:07,634 Wait. 276 00:17:07,634 --> 00:17:09,753 - Are you just going like this? - Well… 277 00:17:09,753 --> 00:17:13,874 Do you think you can steal secret letters from me? 278 00:17:14,414 --> 00:17:16,373 That makes sense. 279 00:17:25,034 --> 00:17:27,414 Choose one. 280 00:17:27,414 --> 00:17:30,434 Which one won't hurt me? 281 00:17:30,434 --> 00:17:31,713 Each of them can hurt you. 282 00:17:31,713 --> 00:17:33,753 The more it hurts, the better it is. 283 00:17:33,753 --> 00:17:36,794 The more painful, the more touching. 284 00:17:36,794 --> 00:17:40,053 Rest assured, I know how to control my strength. 285 00:17:40,053 --> 00:17:42,893 I won't make you seriously injured. 286 00:17:47,634 --> 00:17:49,953 This one. It's small. 287 00:17:49,953 --> 00:17:52,334 Good, this one is good. 288 00:17:52,334 --> 00:17:56,074 After one stroke, six holes on you. 289 00:17:56,074 --> 00:17:57,477 No. 290 00:17:58,554 --> 00:18:00,753 The wound healing will last long. 291 00:18:08,913 --> 00:18:10,253 How about this one? 292 00:18:10,253 --> 00:18:12,674 It's relatively flat. At least it won't leave holes on me. 293 00:18:12,674 --> 00:18:16,274 This one is better. It can swell your face. 294 00:18:16,274 --> 00:18:17,594 No. 295 00:18:17,594 --> 00:18:21,213 What Simu cares about the most is my good looks. 296 00:18:29,913 --> 00:18:31,193 This one. 297 00:18:31,193 --> 00:18:32,314 Although it's a bit big, 298 00:18:32,314 --> 00:18:34,993 I'm okay if you don't hit my face with it. 299 00:18:34,993 --> 00:18:36,834 Okay, the hammer is good. 300 00:18:36,834 --> 00:18:39,374 One blow makes your head bleed. 301 00:18:39,374 --> 00:18:42,773 Wait, brain matters to a scholar. 302 00:18:43,694 --> 00:18:45,454 I'll go with this one. 303 00:18:45,454 --> 00:18:47,253 Tonight, I won't make soup for my mother. 304 00:18:47,253 --> 00:18:49,913 Our family is rich, after all. 305 00:18:50,493 --> 00:18:51,913 - Are you sure? - I'm sure. 306 00:18:51,913 --> 00:18:53,293 - No more changes? - Yes. 307 00:18:53,293 --> 00:18:55,274 Good. 308 00:18:56,834 --> 00:18:58,645 Here we go. 309 00:19:04,913 --> 00:19:07,374 Miss, look. 310 00:19:07,374 --> 00:19:09,694 Here you go. Hurry. 311 00:19:16,534 --> 00:19:18,381 Xu. 312 00:19:19,014 --> 00:19:20,774 Simu. 313 00:19:20,774 --> 00:19:22,713 Xu, what happened to you? 314 00:19:22,713 --> 00:19:24,174 Nothing. 315 00:19:24,174 --> 00:19:28,253 I called you here tonight because I have something for you. 316 00:19:28,253 --> 00:19:30,613 Please pass this to your father. 317 00:19:35,889 --> 00:19:38,368 [Left Censor Yuan Xiong's brother-in-law seized property] 318 00:19:39,425 --> 00:19:40,734 [Minister of Revenue Yao Lin embezzles a huge fortune] 319 00:19:40,734 --> 00:19:42,657 Well… [Duke Cao and Song Shanchang took bribes.] 320 00:19:42,657 --> 00:19:45,693 Where did you obtain these confidential letters? 321 00:19:45,693 --> 00:19:47,974 I got them from Qi'an. 322 00:19:47,974 --> 00:19:52,174 Xu Qi'an? Isn't he Wei Yuan's confidant? 323 00:19:53,390 --> 00:19:55,060 Xu. 324 00:19:55,921 --> 00:19:57,450   325 00:19:58,374 --> 00:20:00,530 Look at me. 326 00:20:01,114 --> 00:20:02,894 How could he beat you? 327 00:20:02,894 --> 00:20:05,894 Qi'an didn't hit me. I bumped into… 328 00:20:05,894 --> 00:20:09,193 I fell. I tripped. 329 00:20:12,150 --> 00:20:14,529 Does it hurt? 330 00:20:14,533 --> 00:20:16,213 It doesn't hurt. 331 00:20:19,374 --> 00:20:21,200 Simu. 332 00:20:21,833 --> 00:20:23,740 Xu. 333 00:20:24,289 --> 00:20:26,253 Simu. 334 00:20:32,053 --> 00:20:34,673 Touching my face now will cause pain. 335 00:20:34,673 --> 00:20:37,234 I'm sorry, Xu. 336 00:20:57,333 --> 00:21:01,274 Today, I went to the Supreme Court and the Censorate. 337 00:21:01,274 --> 00:21:03,050 I asked them not to convict the guilty. 338 00:21:03,050 --> 00:21:07,350 But unexpectedly, I was still later than Duke Cao. 339 00:21:07,353 --> 00:21:11,413 Mr. Sun. Regarding this issue, I've contacted the Crown Prince's partisans. 340 00:21:11,413 --> 00:21:15,233 But once they got wind of it, they all feared and avoided involvement 341 00:21:16,773 --> 00:21:19,810 Chief Minister, why not you compromise 342 00:21:19,810 --> 00:21:21,630 with His Majesty about the grain transport service? 343 00:21:21,634 --> 00:21:24,813 The grain transport service is detrimental to the country and the people. 344 00:21:24,813 --> 00:21:29,914 I can back down. But the people will suffer. 345 00:21:38,253 --> 00:21:40,514 If I have to, 346 00:21:41,894 --> 00:21:44,554 I will retire. 347 00:21:44,554 --> 00:21:46,520 Chief Minister, you must not do this. 348 00:21:46,520 --> 00:21:48,330 Chief Minister, you must certainly not. 349 00:21:48,333 --> 00:21:50,153 You can't do that. 350 00:21:50,153 --> 00:21:54,993 If you retire, I'm afraid it's exactly what Mr. Cao wants. 351 00:21:54,993 --> 00:21:57,994 There's nothing bad about retiring. 352 00:21:57,994 --> 00:22:00,450 I stop while the going is good. 353 00:22:00,450 --> 00:22:03,170 It's better than a sad ending. 354 00:22:03,173 --> 00:22:07,474 Furthermore, after retiring, I can be reinstated. 355 00:22:07,474 --> 00:22:12,853 After all, a gentleman should seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. 356 00:22:12,853 --> 00:22:15,573 But as an official, I should offer candid advice. 357 00:22:15,573 --> 00:22:21,634 As the Chief Minister, if I don't speak up, then no one will. 358 00:22:24,013 --> 00:22:26,713 Father. I want to talk to you. 359 00:22:26,713 --> 00:22:29,834 Simu is well-mannered. 360 00:22:29,834 --> 00:22:33,230 If there's no important matter, she would not have come to disturb you. 361 00:22:33,813 --> 00:22:35,629 Come in. 362 00:22:37,974 --> 00:22:39,333 What is it? 363 00:22:39,333 --> 00:22:44,713 I'm here to solve your difficulties. 364 00:22:48,268 --> 00:22:50,769 [Duke Cao and Song Shanchang took bribes.] 365 00:22:57,853 --> 00:23:03,793 With these letters, we will have a good opportunity to fight back. 366 00:23:04,594 --> 00:23:06,673 Where did you get these letters? 367 00:23:06,673 --> 00:23:09,290 This is from the one you kicked out of the Ministry of Personnel. 368 00:23:09,290 --> 00:23:10,770 But he bears no grudges. 369 00:23:10,774 --> 00:23:15,574 He delivered them in person at a great cost. 370 00:23:17,333 --> 00:23:21,513 His cousin is Xu Qi'an, a Guardian. 371 00:23:23,785 --> 00:23:25,805 - [Uprightness] - She's grown up. - Yes. 372 00:23:25,805 --> 00:23:29,994 I remember when I first saw her, she was just this tall. 373 00:23:29,994 --> 00:23:32,520 Thank you for remembering me. 374 00:23:33,234 --> 00:23:36,694 - Greetings, Your Majesty. - I've heard that your wife is ill in bed. 375 00:23:36,694 --> 00:23:41,794 She is just slightly unwell. Thanks for your concern. 376 00:23:41,794 --> 00:23:43,333 - Youde. - Yes. 377 00:23:43,333 --> 00:23:46,750 Send someone to fetch a pill from the Lingbao Pavilion 378 00:23:46,750 --> 00:23:48,490 and deliver it to Mr. Wang's residence. 379 00:23:48,494 --> 00:23:50,053 Thank you, Your Majesty. 380 00:23:50,053 --> 00:23:53,734 - Your Majesty-- - Well, let's talk another day. 381 00:23:53,734 --> 00:23:55,401 Yes. 382 00:23:56,214 --> 00:23:57,370 [Corruption and bribery] You walk Mr. Wang out. 383 00:23:57,370 --> 00:23:59,010 Yes. 384 00:24:00,793 --> 00:24:03,430 [Duke Cao] 385 00:24:12,374 --> 00:24:15,754 Your Majesty. I'll take my leave. 386 00:24:23,734 --> 00:24:27,774 At this morning's court session, His Majesty actually changed his mind. 387 00:24:28,573 --> 00:24:32,934 He rejected the Chief Minister's resignation and pardoned his guilt. 388 00:24:32,934 --> 00:24:38,654 I speculate those secret letters may be related to Duke Cao. 389 00:24:38,654 --> 00:24:41,093 Duke Cao is my Father's trusted aide. 390 00:24:41,093 --> 00:24:44,894 He's never aligned with other factions and only serves my Father. 391 00:24:44,894 --> 00:24:47,793 So, he's held great power for many years. 392 00:24:47,793 --> 00:24:51,914 I guess Wang Zhenwen must have something on him. 393 00:24:51,914 --> 00:24:54,030 That's why my Father conceded. 394 00:24:54,693 --> 00:24:57,293 The courtiers impeached Wang Zhenwen. 395 00:24:57,293 --> 00:25:01,433 My Father knows the whole story and is well-informed. 396 00:25:01,433 --> 00:25:05,434 It's just to awe the officials and make a bloody lesson out of it. 397 00:25:05,434 --> 00:25:09,893 But just overnight, the Chief Minister managed to turn the tables. 398 00:25:09,893 --> 00:25:12,474 It is indeed surprising. 399 00:25:14,533 --> 00:25:17,714 Your Majesty. 400 00:25:18,813 --> 00:25:23,553 Your Majesty, how did Wang Zhenwen get these letters? 401 00:25:26,333 --> 00:25:29,413 Wei Yuan, yes, Wei Yuan is behind it. 402 00:25:29,413 --> 00:25:31,734 - Youde. - Yes. 403 00:25:31,734 --> 00:25:35,654 - I am a bit tired. Help me to rest. - Yes. 404 00:25:35,654 --> 00:25:38,554 Your Majesty. Wei Yuan colluding with courtiers is a grave taboo. 405 00:25:38,554 --> 00:25:42,353 We must guard against him, Your Majesty. Your Majesty. 406 00:25:42,353 --> 00:25:45,314 Mind yourself. 407 00:25:51,974 --> 00:25:55,854 If Mr. Wei is behind it, His Majesty will not ignore it. 408 00:25:55,854 --> 00:25:59,914 My Father knows Mr. Wei has the world in his heart. 409 00:25:59,914 --> 00:26:02,510 He's not interested in politics. 410 00:26:02,510 --> 00:26:06,350 His ambition does not lie in party strife. 411 00:26:31,773 --> 00:26:34,993 [Pawnshop] I didn't believe you could oversee the officials. 412 00:26:34,993 --> 00:26:38,853 Now, I think you have some tricks. 413 00:26:38,853 --> 00:26:42,213 Both of us are serving the court. 414 00:26:42,213 --> 00:26:46,633 So why did you help me? 415 00:26:47,753 --> 00:26:50,833 Grain rice, eight wen per jin. 416 00:26:50,833 --> 00:26:53,794 Coarse rice, 12 wen per jin. 417 00:26:54,573 --> 00:26:57,333 Fine rice, 18 wen per jin. 418 00:26:59,454 --> 00:27:05,753 Two years ago, the unhulled rice was sold for four wen per jin, 419 00:27:05,753 --> 00:27:09,013 and the coarse rice was sold for six wen per jin. 420 00:27:09,894 --> 00:27:15,313 Mr. Wei. If you want to discuss the price of rice with me, come to my residence. 421 00:27:15,313 --> 00:27:18,534 I can talk with you through the night. 422 00:27:18,534 --> 00:27:23,334 Today, prices have actually doubled. 423 00:27:24,573 --> 00:27:27,574 Too many things have happened. 424 00:27:27,574 --> 00:27:31,014 There are wars in the north and droughts in the south. 425 00:27:31,734 --> 00:27:34,474 The nation is short of funds. 426 00:27:35,134 --> 00:27:39,854 Under pressure, I kept this year's farm tax from rising. 427 00:27:39,854 --> 00:27:42,694 Yet the situation remains as such. 428 00:27:45,414 --> 00:27:48,673 When the nation is peaceful, prices are low. 429 00:27:48,673 --> 00:27:50,890 Because of frequent troubles, barren land, 430 00:27:50,890 --> 00:27:53,590 and obstructed roads, prices are high. 431 00:27:53,594 --> 00:27:55,853 You and I hold high positions. 432 00:27:55,853 --> 00:27:57,400 Although we are concerned for the people, 433 00:27:57,400 --> 00:28:01,310 we can't know their difficulties without experiencing them. 434 00:28:01,314 --> 00:28:04,814 In the capital, there are people struggling to make a living. 435 00:28:04,814 --> 00:28:08,153 In other places, we can't imagine 436 00:28:08,153 --> 00:28:11,973 how many people are suffering more. 437 00:28:11,973 --> 00:28:15,993 Yet they have to remain silent. 438 00:28:19,454 --> 00:28:22,550 Mr. Wei empathizes with the people's conditions. 439 00:28:23,133 --> 00:28:25,614 I was wrong about you. 440 00:28:27,810 --> 00:28:31,010   441 00:28:32,974 --> 00:28:34,670 Chief Minister. 442 00:28:35,433 --> 00:28:37,813 Please, Mr. Wei. 443 00:28:54,713 --> 00:29:01,194 I helped you because you still pursued your heart and spoke for the people 444 00:29:01,194 --> 00:29:07,614 when facing the wrath of His Majesty in any case. 445 00:29:07,614 --> 00:29:12,945 Therefore, I need you to do me a favor. 446 00:29:14,134 --> 00:29:17,414 Mr. Wei, what is it? 447 00:29:17,414 --> 00:29:21,314 The Wizard Cult has been doing evil in the North, slaughtering the people. 448 00:29:21,314 --> 00:29:26,990 Soon I will request His Majesty to attack the Wizard Cult. 449 00:29:27,693 --> 00:29:31,913 Then, I will need you 450 00:29:31,913 --> 00:29:37,634 to guard the court and Dafeng. 451 00:30:11,800 --> 00:30:15,437 [People] 452 00:30:19,190 --> 00:30:23,013 Live up to the nation 453 00:30:23,013 --> 00:30:26,653 and the people. 454 00:30:31,093 --> 00:30:34,834 Sir, Xu Qi'an is here to see you. 455 00:30:34,834 --> 00:30:36,140 Without His Majesty's decree, 456 00:30:36,140 --> 00:30:37,930 the Guardians can't enter the Ministry of Personnel. 457 00:30:37,934 --> 00:30:39,954 Please leave. 458 00:30:39,954 --> 00:30:43,413 Buddy. I am Xu Qi'an, Xu Xinnian's cousin. 459 00:30:43,413 --> 00:30:45,414 - Nice to meet you. - I'm a Silver Gong Guardian. 460 00:30:45,414 --> 00:30:47,253 Silver Gong. 461 00:30:47,253 --> 00:30:49,573 I'm here on Mr. Wei's orders to investigate a case. 462 00:30:49,573 --> 00:30:51,813 Didn't I make it clear to you? 463 00:30:51,813 --> 00:30:54,434 Let me repeat it. It's a restricted place. 464 00:30:54,434 --> 00:30:57,433 Without His Majesty's decree, the Guardians have no right to enter. 465 00:30:57,433 --> 00:31:00,013 Please leave. 466 00:31:00,013 --> 00:31:02,573 Sir, please make an exception. 467 00:31:02,573 --> 00:31:04,174 Please make an exception. 468 00:31:04,174 --> 00:31:07,293 Alright. No problem. 469 00:31:07,293 --> 00:31:08,909 Wait. 470 00:31:09,770 --> 00:31:11,433 My hands. 471 00:31:11,433 --> 00:31:12,853 Forget it. 472 00:31:12,853 --> 00:31:14,013 Why stop me? 473 00:31:14,013 --> 00:31:15,813 There's still a way. 474 00:31:20,150 --> 00:31:23,233 What took you so long? I've been waiting for you. 475 00:31:23,233 --> 00:31:25,420 I suddenly realized that when dealing with people like you, 476 00:31:25,420 --> 00:31:26,750 I should not wear official attire. 477 00:31:26,754 --> 00:31:29,013 It's of no use wearing it. 478 00:31:29,013 --> 00:31:31,593 What is Wang Zhenwen thinking? 479 00:31:31,593 --> 00:31:34,093 Doesn't he know he owed us big? 480 00:31:34,093 --> 00:31:35,493 And that minor official. 481 00:31:35,493 --> 00:31:38,414 He is just a minor official. But he is so bureaucratic. 482 00:31:38,414 --> 00:31:40,893 Furthermore, why did you stop me just now? 483 00:31:40,893 --> 00:31:43,493 If you hadn't stopped me, I'd have raised hell at the Ministry of Personnel. 484 00:31:43,493 --> 00:31:46,154 Calm down. I've sent someone to pass on a message. 485 00:31:46,154 --> 00:31:47,614 Miss Wang will help us. 486 00:31:47,614 --> 00:31:49,129 Really? 487 00:31:49,974 --> 00:31:52,233 Alright, let's go. 488 00:31:52,233 --> 00:31:54,654 What are you doing? Shouldn't we make a plan? 489 00:31:54,654 --> 00:31:57,594 No need for that. If there's anything, Su Su will find you. 490 00:31:59,410 --> 00:32:01,393 Have you paid? 491 00:32:02,890 --> 00:32:04,934 Sir. Put it on my tab. 492 00:32:04,934 --> 00:32:06,625 Alright. 493 00:32:14,330 --> 00:32:16,493 Kid, give me my purse. 494 00:32:16,493 --> 00:32:18,174 Your purse? How can you prove it's yours? 495 00:32:18,174 --> 00:32:20,813 I found it. It's mine. 496 00:32:20,813 --> 00:32:23,013 This purse has sunflower seeds inside. 497 00:32:23,013 --> 00:32:24,454 And there's a character on it. 498 00:32:24,454 --> 00:32:26,649 Open it and see for yourself. 499 00:32:26,649 --> 00:32:29,413 - Give it back to me. - Give me the purse. 500 00:32:29,413 --> 00:32:30,734 - What do you want? - Give me the purse. 501 00:32:30,734 --> 00:32:32,134 - Want a fight, huh? - This is my purse. 502 00:32:32,134 --> 00:32:34,333 Do you know who I am? How dare you fight with me. 503 00:32:34,333 --> 00:32:36,873 - Give me the purse. - What? It's mine. 504 00:32:36,873 --> 00:32:37,853 This is my purse. 505 00:32:37,853 --> 00:32:41,654 How do you know there are sunflower seeds inside the purse 506 00:32:41,654 --> 00:32:43,654 and there is a character on it? 507 00:32:43,654 --> 00:32:46,693 It's my purse. So, I know it. 508 00:32:46,693 --> 00:32:48,974 Your purse? 509 00:32:48,974 --> 00:32:51,053 There is indeed a character on this. 510 00:32:51,053 --> 00:32:54,333 But it doesn't contain sunflower seeds. 511 00:32:58,013 --> 00:33:00,974 [Rat] The note inside says "rat". 512 00:33:00,974 --> 00:33:04,853 I knew it. Why am I so unlucky? 513 00:33:04,853 --> 00:33:08,034 Every time I go out, I lose my purse. 514 00:33:10,490 --> 00:33:14,874 So the purses I've lost before were all stolen by you. 515 00:33:14,874 --> 00:33:17,793 It seems the unlucky fellow has shown up. 516 00:33:17,793 --> 00:33:19,573 Miss, he stole your purse. 517 00:33:19,573 --> 00:33:21,694 - I saw it. - I knew it. 518 00:33:21,694 --> 00:33:24,113 Miss, you must believe me. He even hit me. 519 00:33:24,113 --> 00:33:26,853 - Hey. - What? 520 00:33:26,853 --> 00:33:29,333 Whose purse is this? 521 00:33:31,030 --> 00:33:33,053 I get it now. 522 00:33:33,053 --> 00:33:35,814 In broad daylight, in the capital, 523 00:33:35,814 --> 00:33:37,734 I suspect you two set me up. 524 00:33:37,734 --> 00:33:39,314 It's a scam, isn't it? 525 00:33:39,314 --> 00:33:41,773 If you have anything to say, do it at the yamen. Come on. 526 00:33:41,773 --> 00:33:43,414 - I won't go. - Come on. 527 00:33:43,414 --> 00:33:46,133 I didn't say or see anything. 528 00:33:46,133 --> 00:33:47,333 What will you do now? 529 00:33:47,333 --> 00:33:48,333 Your accomplice ran away. 530 00:33:48,333 --> 00:33:49,673 You come with me to the yamen. 531 00:33:49,673 --> 00:33:51,201 I… 532 00:33:52,130 --> 00:33:54,293 I forgive you this time. 533 00:33:54,293 --> 00:33:57,993 If it happens again, I won't spare you. 534 00:34:01,390 --> 00:34:03,013 Fortunately, I didn't fail you. 535 00:34:03,013 --> 00:34:05,053 Sir, 600 taels. 536 00:34:05,053 --> 00:34:06,761 Thank you. 537 00:34:18,614 --> 00:34:21,694 [Live up to the Nation and the People] Father, your calligraphy has become better. 538 00:34:21,694 --> 00:34:26,353 Your handwriting is so brilliant, full of strength. 539 00:34:27,413 --> 00:34:30,493 Well, live up to the nation 540 00:34:30,493 --> 00:34:32,633 and the people? 541 00:34:32,633 --> 00:34:37,153 Its meaning seems contrary to what you just did. 542 00:34:39,930 --> 00:34:41,973 You've been talking for a while. 543 00:34:41,973 --> 00:34:44,033 So, what's your point? 544 00:34:44,033 --> 00:34:45,734 There's one point. 545 00:34:45,734 --> 00:34:48,933 If you're here for Xu Qi'an, 546 00:34:48,933 --> 00:34:51,414 then, there's no need to talk. 547 00:34:51,414 --> 00:34:54,573 So, I was right? 548 00:34:55,170 --> 00:34:56,514 Father. 549 00:34:56,514 --> 00:34:59,734 You know it. You owe the Xu family big. 550 00:34:59,734 --> 00:35:04,273 If you avoid Xu Qi'an, you will be ungrateful. 551 00:35:04,273 --> 00:35:09,634 Xu Xinnian and Xu Qi'an are clearly in cahoots. 552 00:35:09,634 --> 00:35:12,913 Mu. You're smart. 553 00:35:12,913 --> 00:35:16,294 You shouldn't be deceived by this scheme. 554 00:35:17,450 --> 00:35:18,650   555 00:35:18,650 --> 00:35:20,174 Indeed, as you said, 556 00:35:20,174 --> 00:35:24,254 Xu played a petty trick. 557 00:35:24,254 --> 00:35:28,874 But what I value is that he could do so much for me. 558 00:35:28,874 --> 00:35:31,074 It shows his feelings for me. 559 00:35:31,074 --> 00:35:35,514 Even if it's a scheme, I'm still happy. 560 00:35:36,690 --> 00:35:40,313 Besides, he did it all to make you look at him differently. 561 00:35:40,313 --> 00:35:42,473 Want me to look at him differently? 562 00:35:44,330 --> 00:35:46,273 I need to see if he can pass the imperial examination. 563 00:35:46,273 --> 00:35:48,134 That's getting ahead of ourselves. 564 00:35:48,134 --> 00:35:49,494 Father, you haven't answered me yet. 565 00:35:49,494 --> 00:35:51,534 Why are you unwilling to help the Xu family? 566 00:35:51,534 --> 00:35:53,174 If you act so pettily, 567 00:35:53,174 --> 00:35:55,934 won't they look down on our family? 568 00:35:57,410 --> 00:36:00,394 The Ministry of Personnel is an important place. 569 00:36:00,394 --> 00:36:04,174 Ever since I became Vice Minister of Personnel 14 years ago, 570 00:36:04,174 --> 00:36:08,234 I've never allowed a Guardian to enter. 571 00:36:08,234 --> 00:36:11,793 There have been no exceptions since the founding of Dafeng. 572 00:36:14,670 --> 00:36:16,449 Well, 573 00:36:17,134 --> 00:36:20,634 if Xu Qi'an doesn't enter, it will be okay? 574 00:36:24,730 --> 00:36:25,893 You… 575 00:36:25,893 --> 00:36:29,734 I shouldn't have had your soup. 576 00:36:33,214 --> 00:36:35,814 Alright, I'm full now. 577 00:36:37,333 --> 00:36:38,989 [Sanjiu Hall] Take it. 578 00:36:39,570 --> 00:36:42,634 This medicine works wonders for wound healing. 579 00:36:42,634 --> 00:36:45,333 And it is extremely hard to come by. 580 00:36:45,333 --> 00:36:48,634 Father. Who are you giving this to? 581 00:36:48,634 --> 00:36:51,534 To your lovelorn man Xu. 582 00:37:00,490 --> 00:37:02,413 Mr. Chu. 583 00:37:02,413 --> 00:37:04,474 I'm late. 584 00:37:06,214 --> 00:37:07,594 Sorry to have kept you waiting. 585 00:37:07,594 --> 00:37:09,733 How did it go? 586 00:37:10,990 --> 00:37:14,173 Don't mention it. I got tricked by an old man. 587 00:37:14,173 --> 00:37:16,014 Good liquor. 588 00:37:16,014 --> 00:37:18,054 It's 30-year-old liquor. 589 00:37:18,054 --> 00:37:19,574 It has a rich flavor. 590 00:37:19,574 --> 00:37:21,293 Just take your mind off things. 591 00:37:21,293 --> 00:37:24,873 Let's drink to forget. 592 00:37:24,873 --> 00:37:26,893 - Cheers. - Cheers. 593 00:37:32,050 --> 00:37:33,613 Here we go. 594 00:37:37,050 --> 00:37:38,689 It hurts. 595 00:37:40,690 --> 00:37:43,014 Just bear with it. 596 00:37:43,014 --> 00:37:44,714 Gently. 597 00:37:44,714 --> 00:37:47,373 Stop it. A minor injury won't matter. 598 00:37:47,373 --> 00:37:49,714 This is a minor injury? 599 00:37:49,714 --> 00:37:51,413 But I only hit you once. 600 00:37:51,413 --> 00:37:52,893 How did you get so severely injured? 601 00:37:52,893 --> 00:37:55,613 Where did these scratches come from? 602 00:37:55,613 --> 00:37:58,573 I hit myself. 603 00:38:00,850 --> 00:38:03,593 What's the point of being seriously injured? 604 00:38:03,593 --> 00:38:06,493 Didn't you fail to meet the Chief Minister? 605 00:38:08,650 --> 00:38:09,933 I made a mistake. 606 00:38:09,933 --> 00:38:11,333 Let me apply some medicine for you. 607 00:38:11,333 --> 00:38:13,413 No need. 608 00:38:13,413 --> 00:38:15,633 I figured it out yesterday. 609 00:38:15,633 --> 00:38:17,614 Mr. Wang is clever. 610 00:38:17,614 --> 00:38:21,893 I'm afraid he's seen us through. 611 00:38:21,893 --> 00:38:25,094 I should study hard, which is the right thing to do. 612 00:38:25,094 --> 00:38:27,534 Come on. Be patient. 613 00:38:27,534 --> 00:38:29,214 I can't be. 614 00:38:29,214 --> 00:38:31,574 You taught me all this messy stuff. 615 00:38:31,574 --> 00:38:33,853 It will make things worse. 616 00:38:33,853 --> 00:38:36,894 Who knows when I can see Simu again? 617 00:38:36,894 --> 00:38:40,373 Now, my only option is to do well in the imperial examination. 618 00:38:40,373 --> 00:38:41,994 in the imperial examination. 619 00:38:41,994 --> 00:38:43,674 Only then can I go to see her again. 620 00:38:43,674 --> 00:38:45,474 Yes. 621 00:38:45,474 --> 00:38:46,853 Qi'an, please leave. 622 00:38:46,853 --> 00:38:48,214 I don't want to see you anymore. 623 00:38:48,214 --> 00:38:50,174 Wait, Cijiu, let me explain. 624 00:38:50,174 --> 00:38:51,574 - No way. - Let me make excuses. 625 00:38:51,574 --> 00:38:52,614 - Qi'an, Cijiu. - No way. 626 00:38:52,614 --> 00:38:54,834 You are here. I'm looking for you. 627 00:38:54,834 --> 00:38:58,014 Miss Wang is here. Mother is entertaining her. 628 00:39:00,290 --> 00:39:01,753 Which Miss Wang? 629 00:39:01,753 --> 00:39:04,554 Are you being silly? 630 00:39:04,554 --> 00:39:08,934 Cijiu wrote these when he was little. 631 00:39:08,934 --> 00:39:12,114 [A good teacher means a strict lecturer] Look, there are two frogs here. 632 00:39:12,114 --> 00:39:15,973 Now, Mr. Xu's cursive writing looks unrestrained. 633 00:39:15,973 --> 00:39:18,520 Yet his writing in his childhood 634 00:39:19,113 --> 00:39:20,333 looks so adorable. 635 00:39:20,333 --> 00:39:22,054 Sure. 636 00:39:22,054 --> 00:39:24,133 Quite adorable. 637 00:39:26,193 --> 00:39:27,373 And there's more. 638 00:39:27,373 --> 00:39:29,993 Take a look at this. 639 00:39:29,993 --> 00:39:32,634 On the hundredth day of Cijiu's birth, 640 00:39:32,634 --> 00:39:36,793 I asked a painter to paint a family picture. 641 00:39:36,793 --> 00:39:39,873 Madam, you are as young and beautiful as you were back then. 642 00:39:39,873 --> 00:39:41,093 Indeed. 643 00:39:41,093 --> 00:39:43,934 Look, Cijiu cried loudly back then. 644 00:39:43,934 --> 00:39:46,453 It made me anxious. I didn't why he cried. 645 00:39:46,453 --> 00:39:48,293 Later, I found out. 646 00:39:48,293 --> 00:39:49,933 Do you know why? 647 00:39:49,933 --> 00:39:52,253 He wet his pants. 648 00:39:52,253 --> 00:39:53,634 Stop looking at it. 649 00:39:53,634 --> 00:39:55,614 Xu. 650 00:39:55,614 --> 00:39:56,734 Miss Wang. 651 00:39:56,734 --> 00:39:59,873 Why are you in such a hurry? Watch your manner. 652 00:39:59,873 --> 00:40:02,713 Cijiu's girlfriend is here? When did you arrive? 653 00:40:02,713 --> 00:40:04,354 Shut up. 654 00:40:04,354 --> 00:40:06,174 That is rude. 655 00:40:06,174 --> 00:40:07,434 Yes, I'm here. 656 00:40:07,434 --> 00:40:09,034 You know what? 657 00:40:09,034 --> 00:40:11,293 Cijiu was just afraid he couldn't see you. 658 00:40:11,293 --> 00:40:12,753 He said he would study harder. 659 00:40:12,753 --> 00:40:15,633 Now in front of you, he's acting coy. 660 00:40:15,633 --> 00:40:19,490 Xu Cijiu. Are all the scholars untruthful? 661 00:40:20,214 --> 00:40:22,353 He's talking nonsense. 662 00:40:22,353 --> 00:40:24,734 It is really nonsense? 663 00:40:29,514 --> 00:40:31,461 Not really. 664 00:40:33,153 --> 00:40:35,193 Qi'an, there's an important matter I need to discuss with you. 665 00:40:35,193 --> 00:40:36,694 May I have a word with you? 666 00:40:36,694 --> 00:40:38,213 Okay. 667 00:40:39,394 --> 00:40:42,894 My father said the storeroom is a vital place. 668 00:40:42,894 --> 00:40:45,413 Outsiders may not enter without permission. 669 00:40:45,413 --> 00:40:49,214 However, it is currently rainy. The weather is humid. 670 00:40:49,214 --> 00:40:53,554 It's bad if the documents become damp and moldy. 671 00:40:53,554 --> 00:41:00,054 So today, they will move all the materials to the backyard for airing. 672 00:41:00,954 --> 00:41:02,973 I've already made arrangements. 673 00:41:02,973 --> 00:41:04,773 You take my carriage to the backyard. 674 00:41:04,773 --> 00:41:06,394 Someone will meet you there. 675 00:41:06,394 --> 00:41:09,094 Thank you so much. 676 00:41:09,094 --> 00:41:11,614 Cijiu, you have a good girlfriend. 677 00:41:14,694 --> 00:41:18,373 Xu. Let me see your injury. 678 00:41:26,353 --> 00:41:28,137 It doesn't hurt. 679 00:41:28,813 --> 00:41:30,449 It doesn't hurt. 680 00:41:35,494 --> 00:41:40,013 Qi'an. Don't you have things to take care of? 681 00:41:41,293 --> 00:41:44,014 You should do it right now. 682 00:41:44,014 --> 00:41:47,253 Sure. I'm going. 683 00:41:47,814 --> 00:41:49,554 Li Ru. 684 00:41:49,554 --> 00:41:52,193 Did you wash my uniform? 685 00:41:52,193 --> 00:41:54,694 Where is it? Find it for me. 686 00:41:54,694 --> 00:41:56,513 - I have to go. - Help me look for it. 687 00:41:56,513 --> 00:41:59,734 How many times have I told you? You can't wash my silver uniform. 688 00:41:59,734 --> 00:42:02,494 Why did you wash my uniform? 689 00:42:06,673 --> 00:42:08,645 They've left. 690 00:42:14,059 --> 00:42:16,074 [Xu's Mansion] 691 00:42:16,074 --> 00:42:18,733 Ningyan, I want to ask you something. 692 00:42:18,733 --> 00:42:22,113 You just talked about something with Miss Wang 693 00:42:22,113 --> 00:42:24,673 about an important place. 694 00:42:24,673 --> 00:42:28,634 So, Miss Wang must be from a powerful family, right? 695 00:42:28,634 --> 00:42:32,373 You have a sharp eye. Indeed, her father is an official. 696 00:42:32,373 --> 00:42:34,914 He is high-ranking? 697 00:42:34,914 --> 00:42:37,054 I think so. 698 00:42:37,054 --> 00:42:39,753 Can you be specific? 699 00:42:40,474 --> 00:42:42,353 - Take, for example, Pingzhi. - Okay. 700 00:42:42,353 --> 00:42:44,054 Pingzhi is part of the Imperial Sword Guard. 701 00:42:44,054 --> 00:42:46,234 He is... 702 00:42:48,153 --> 00:42:49,333 a seventh-rank official. 703 00:42:49,333 --> 00:42:50,674 You know it, right? 704 00:42:50,674 --> 00:42:52,453 Sure, go on. 705 00:42:52,453 --> 00:42:56,814 Her father's position is six ranks 706 00:42:57,713 --> 00:43:01,034 above Pingzhi's. Got it? 707 00:43:03,233 --> 00:43:06,714 Sir, let's go. Make the horse run faster. 708 00:43:11,353 --> 00:43:12,973 Does it hurt? 709 00:43:12,973 --> 00:43:17,033 It's just a minor wound. No worries. 710 00:43:20,494 --> 00:43:25,613 Xu. Guess who gave me this medicine? 711 00:43:28,494 --> 00:43:33,573 This medicine Guess who gave me this medicine? 712 00:43:33,573 --> 00:43:37,910 My father is willing to help your family in secret 713 00:43:37,910 --> 00:43:40,250 and doesn't stop me from seeing you. 714 00:43:40,254 --> 00:43:41,814 You're wise. 715 00:43:41,814 --> 00:43:45,314 You must realize what this means. 716 00:43:49,634 --> 00:43:54,173 I will surely study hard and do well on the imperial examination. 717 00:43:54,173 --> 00:43:57,114 I won't let you or your father down. 718 00:43:57,114 --> 00:44:00,534 One day, I… 719 00:44:01,193 --> 00:44:03,414 I just applied the medicine. Don't touch it. 720 00:44:03,414 --> 00:44:07,741 ♫ Chasing the south wind through the courtyard ♫ 721 00:44:07,741 --> 00:44:10,413 ♫ Among all the worldly things ♫ 722 00:44:10,413 --> 00:44:12,513 Simu. 723 00:44:14,214 --> 00:44:16,253 Xu. 724 00:44:20,794 --> 00:44:23,474 Simu. 725 00:44:23,474 --> 00:44:25,154 Xu. 726 00:44:25,154 --> 00:44:27,830 ♫ How to express my longing for you in a poetry ♫ 727 00:44:27,830 --> 00:44:30,149 ♫ Having thoroughly read poems of Lu You and Bai Juyi ♫ 728 00:44:30,149 --> 00:44:32,801 ♫ Even the Immortal of Poetry would be at a loss for words upon seeing you ♫ 729 00:44:32,801 --> 00:44:36,387 ♫ I've flipped through pages and words ♫ 730 00:44:36,387 --> 00:44:39,256 ♫ Only to realize that love is a divine secret ♫ 731 00:44:39,256 --> 00:44:41,837 ♫ Martial arts can't beat the true sincerity ♫ 732 00:44:41,837 --> 00:44:43,474 ♫ Using rivers and seas as ink, swords and blades as pens ♫ 733 00:44:43,474 --> 00:44:45,857 ♫ I write down my longings for you ♫ 734 00:44:45,857 --> 00:44:48,545 ♫ We meet, but can't know each other ♫ 735 00:44:48,545 --> 00:44:51,092 ♫ Why not just pretend we didn't meet ♫ 736 00:44:51,092 --> 00:44:53,221 ♫ Day by day, I've been missing you ♫ 737 00:44:53,221 --> 00:44:56,769 ♫ How to express my affection to you ♫ 738 00:44:56,769 --> 00:44:59,346 ♫ I use this bronze mirror as a magic mirror ♫ 739 00:44:59,346 --> 00:45:01,836 ♫ With one glance, I can see Xi Shi and Wang Zhaojun ♫ 740 00:45:01,836 --> 00:45:04,357 ♫ Among all these things, only you get into my heart ♫ 741 00:45:04,357 --> 00:45:05,413 ♫ If I lack proof ♫ 742 00:45:05,413 --> 00:45:07,531 ♫ Seeing is believing, do not refuse ♫ 743 00:45:07,531 --> 00:45:09,133 ♫ All things in this world ♫ 744 00:45:09,133 --> 00:45:10,316 ♫ To me, are just nothing ♫ 745 00:45:10,316 --> 00:45:11,557 ♫ Mastering all the strategies ♫ 746 00:45:11,557 --> 00:45:13,024 ♫ You are my inscription for my poem ♫ 747 00:45:13,024 --> 00:45:15,842 ♫ The heavens bear witness for me, the green mountains shift for you ♫ 748 00:45:15,842 --> 00:45:18,110 ♫ My heart is only for you ♫ 749 00:45:18,110 --> 00:45:21,060 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 750 00:45:21,060 --> 00:45:23,527 ♫ For you, I am possessed by the spirit of a poetic immortal ♫ 751 00:45:23,527 --> 00:45:26,405 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 752 00:45:26,405 --> 00:45:28,701 ♫ Even half a verse conveys my thoughts ♫ 753 00:45:28,701 --> 00:45:31,873 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 754 00:45:31,873 --> 00:45:34,435 ♫ I can recite my longing for you ♫ 755 00:45:34,435 --> 00:45:36,769 ♫ Only because of the good times in this world ♫ 756 00:45:36,769 --> 00:45:40,265 ♫ All because of you ♫ 757 00:45:40,265 --> 00:45:42,857 ♫ By day, I watch the clouds, by evening, I watch the stars ♫ 758 00:45:42,857 --> 00:45:45,345 ♫ Walking in leisure, listening to the wind ♫ 759 00:45:45,345 --> 00:45:48,019 ♫ Affection for you and me ♫ 760 00:45:48,019 --> 00:45:50,298 ♫ Wish to be together even in the specks of dust ♫ 761 00:45:50,298 --> 00:45:52,990 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 762 00:45:52,990 --> 00:45:55,489 ♫ For you, I am possessed by the spirit of a poetic immortal ♫ 763 00:45:55,489 --> 00:45:58,403 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 764 00:45:58,403 --> 00:46:00,646 ♫ Even half a verse conveys my thoughts ♫ 765 00:46:00,646 --> 00:46:03,753 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 766 00:46:03,753 --> 00:46:06,455 ♫ I can recite my longing for you ♫ 767 00:46:06,455 --> 00:46:08,933 ♫ Only because of the good times in this world ♫ 768 00:46:08,933 --> 00:46:11,621 ♫ All because of you ♫ 769 00:46:11,621 --> 00:46:13,793 ♫ We meet, but can't know each other ♫ 770 00:46:13,793 --> 00:46:16,353 ♫ Why not just pretend we didn't meet ♫ 771 00:46:16,353 --> 00:46:19,073 ♫ Day by day, I've been missing you ♫ 772 00:46:19,073 --> 00:46:21,977 ♫ How to express my affection to you ♫ 773 00:46:21,977 --> 00:46:24,494 ♫ I use this bronze mirror as a magic mirror ♫ 774 00:46:24,494 --> 00:46:27,139 ♫ With one glance, I can see Xi Shi and Wang Zhaojun ♫ 775 00:46:27,139 --> 00:46:29,473 ♫ Among all these things, only you get into my heart ♫ 776 00:46:29,473 --> 00:46:31,009 ♫ If I lack proof ♫ 777 00:46:31,009 --> 00:46:33,034 ♫ Seeing is believing, do not refuse ♫ 778 00:46:33,034 --> 00:46:34,053 ♫ All things in this world ♫ 779 00:46:34,053 --> 00:46:35,527 ♫ To me, are just nothing ♫ 780 00:46:35,527 --> 00:46:36,911 ♫ Mastering all the strategies ♫ 781 00:46:36,911 --> 00:46:38,408 ♫ You are my inscription for my poem ♫ 782 00:46:38,408 --> 00:46:41,037 ♫ The heavens bear witness for me, the green mountains shift for you ♫ 783 00:46:41,037 --> 00:46:43,371 ♫ My heart is only for you ♫ 784 00:46:43,371 --> 00:46:46,409 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 785 00:46:46,409 --> 00:46:48,681 ♫ For you, I am possessed by the spirit of a poetic immortal ♫ 786 00:46:48,681 --> 00:46:51,603 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 787 00:46:51,603 --> 00:46:53,992 ♫ Even half a verse conveys my thoughts ♫ 788 00:46:53,992 --> 00:46:57,053 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 789 00:46:57,053 --> 00:46:59,410 ♫ I can recite my longing for you ♫ 790 00:46:59,410 --> 00:47:02,049 ♫ Only because of the good times in this world ♫ 791 00:47:02,049 --> 00:47:04,889 ♫ All because of you ♫ 792 00:47:04,889 --> 00:47:07,494 ♫ By day, I watch the clouds, by evening, I watch the stars ♫ 793 00:47:07,494 --> 00:47:10,279 ♫ Walking in leisure, listening to the wind ♫ 794 00:47:10,279 --> 00:47:12,824 ♫ Affection for you and me ♫ 795 00:47:12,824 --> 00:47:15,499 ♫ Wish to be together even in the specks of dust ♫ 796 00:47:15,499 --> 00:47:18,432 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 797 00:47:18,432 --> 00:47:20,740 ♫ For you, I am possessed by the spirit of a poetic immortal ♫ 798 00:47:20,740 --> 00:47:23,616 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 799 00:47:23,616 --> 00:47:25,837 ♫ Even half a verse conveys my thoughts ♫ 800 00:47:25,837 --> 00:47:29,101 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 801 00:47:29,101 --> 00:47:31,635 ♫ I can recite my longing for you ♫ 802 00:47:31,635 --> 00:47:34,265 ♫ Only because of the good times in this world ♫ 803 00:47:34,265 --> 00:47:36,833 ♫ All because of you ♫ 804 00:47:36,833 --> 00:47:39,848 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 805 00:47:39,848 --> 00:47:42,188 ♫ For you, I am possessed by the spirit of a poetic immortal ♫ 806 00:47:42,188 --> 00:47:45,075 ♫ Thousands of phrases and words ♫ 807 00:47:45,075 --> 00:47:47,486 ♫ Only because of the good times in this world ♫ 808 00:47:47,486 --> 00:47:52,557 ♫ All because of you ♫