1 00:00:22,280 --> 00:00:30,280 ♫ In the stormy night ♫ 2 00:00:30,280 --> 00:00:37,760 ♫ The dark hair of a charming woman is reflected in the flame of a candle ♫ 3 00:00:37,760 --> 00:00:41,720 ♫ Shrouded by year after year of memories ♫ 4 00:00:41,720 --> 00:00:46,220 ♫ I can do nothing but feign indifference ♫ 5 00:00:46,220 --> 00:00:53,740 ♫ Outlining your cheeks ♫ 6 00:00:53,740 --> 00:00:55,740 ♫ Together and apart, just like quicksand ♫ 7 00:00:55,740 --> 00:00:58,000 ♫ I'm meant to make peace with myself ♫ 8 00:00:58,000 --> 00:01:01,800 ♫ Rebuild or crumble ♫ 9 00:01:01,800 --> 00:01:04,060 ♫ Drift away in the clouds ♫ 10 00:01:04,060 --> 00:01:06,020 ♫ Driving away ♫ 11 00:01:06,020 --> 00:01:09,960 ♫ Your dashing pretense ♫ 12 00:01:09,960 --> 00:01:11,940 ♫ A drunken dream ♫ 13 00:01:11,940 --> 00:01:14,040 ♫ A person I miss ♫ 14 00:01:14,040 --> 00:01:17,640 ♫ Of course I know if it's real ♫ 15 00:01:17,640 --> 00:01:22,180 ♫ Even if you're just by my side ♫ 16 00:01:22,180 --> 00:01:29,020 ♫ I want to hold on to you but I can only play dumb ♫ 17 00:01:29,940 --> 00:01:36,020 [In Blossom] 18 00:01:36,020 --> 00:01:39,540 [Episode 25] 19 00:01:42,270 --> 00:01:43,910 Master. 20 00:01:43,910 --> 00:01:46,910 Her Highness has entered the palace to meet Her Majesty today. 21 00:01:46,910 --> 00:01:49,120 Pan Yue will be transferred back to the capital. 22 00:01:49,120 --> 00:01:51,449 After he finished investigating Heyang, 23 00:01:51,449 --> 00:01:56,000 he is now trying to investigate me here in the capital. 24 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:58,480 We didn't leave any trails in Heyang. 25 00:01:58,480 --> 00:02:01,990 I don't think he knows Zhuo Shanju worked for you. 26 00:02:03,310 --> 00:02:08,800 What can a kid do to stir trouble? 27 00:02:08,800 --> 00:02:11,830 Go and make some arrangements, so he is kept busy 28 00:02:11,830 --> 00:02:14,550 - when he returns to the capital. - All right. 29 00:02:15,240 --> 00:02:17,040 Third Lane of Willow Street. 30 00:02:17,910 --> 00:02:24,270 After we send ladies into the capital every year, they would put us in a house there. 31 00:02:24,270 --> 00:02:26,360 When the ladies had groomed themselves well, 32 00:02:26,360 --> 00:02:30,280 they would pick them up after they examined the ladies. 33 00:02:30,280 --> 00:02:32,657 All right. Go before me. 34 00:02:32,657 --> 00:02:36,830 When I finish handing over matters at the county ya men, I'll meet you in the capital. 35 00:02:36,830 --> 00:02:40,440 All right. I will send someone to the entrance of the street. 36 00:02:40,440 --> 00:02:44,160 Carry a red umbrella and someone will pick you up. 37 00:02:44,160 --> 00:02:45,520 All right. 38 00:02:46,600 --> 00:02:48,920 Mr. Pan, be extra careful. 39 00:02:48,920 --> 00:02:53,160 The grudge of the ladies at Hundred Flowers Court is in your hands. 40 00:02:54,830 --> 00:02:56,550 I will do my best. 41 00:02:56,550 --> 00:02:57,750 [Court] 42 00:02:57,750 --> 00:02:59,910 Convey His Majesty's decree. 43 00:02:59,910 --> 00:03:02,470 Heyang's government has good integrity. 44 00:03:02,470 --> 00:03:04,520 Every department is doing its duty diligently. 45 00:03:04,520 --> 00:03:08,670 The magistrate, Pan Yue, is hardworking, responsible, and favored by the people. 46 00:03:08,670 --> 00:03:14,110 From today onward, Pan Yue will resign as the magistrate of Heyang and return to the capital. 47 00:03:14,110 --> 00:03:17,040 I accept. 48 00:03:24,670 --> 00:03:28,270 Mr. Pan's return to the capital must be due to a promotion. 49 00:03:28,270 --> 00:03:31,630 Let me congratulate you in advance. 50 00:03:31,630 --> 00:03:32,800 Thank you, Mr. Wang. 51 00:03:32,800 --> 00:03:34,470 Farewell. 52 00:03:42,240 --> 00:03:44,240 Congratulations, sir. 53 00:03:48,750 --> 00:03:50,600 Come. Put down the fish. 54 00:03:50,600 --> 00:03:51,960 Here. Hurry! 55 00:03:51,960 --> 00:03:55,550 Go to the kitchen and bring the cutlery sets! Quick! 56 00:03:55,550 --> 00:03:57,800 Hurry up! The banquet will begin soon. Come here! 57 00:03:57,800 --> 00:04:00,910 Put them here! Put them down! 58 00:04:00,910 --> 00:04:04,400 Hurry! Put the wine there, hurry! 59 00:04:09,440 --> 00:04:11,430 Here. Quick! 60 00:04:17,720 --> 00:04:23,600 Miss Shangguan, to be honest, I looked down on you at first. 61 00:04:23,600 --> 00:04:26,760 A girl like you chasing a man to the ya men. 62 00:04:26,760 --> 00:04:29,830 It's ridiculous. How absurd! 63 00:04:29,830 --> 00:04:34,790 However, I've been impressed after getting along with you. 64 00:04:34,790 --> 00:04:40,160 A girl learning to become a coroner is on par with someone as experienced as me. 65 00:04:40,160 --> 00:04:42,160 I'm ashamed. 66 00:04:42,160 --> 00:04:45,110 If it wasn't for the very first coroner's blessing, I... 67 00:04:45,110 --> 00:04:48,110 Right. I'm not qualified for the position. 68 00:04:48,110 --> 00:04:51,120 Well, let me toast you. Here. 69 00:04:52,830 --> 00:04:57,230 Constable Liu, after I leave, I'm sure you will feel relieved. 70 00:04:57,230 --> 00:05:00,510 In the future, no one will punish you anymore. 71 00:05:00,510 --> 00:05:02,440 Not at all, sir. 72 00:05:02,440 --> 00:05:06,230 I sincerely think you should have been here sooner. 73 00:05:06,230 --> 00:05:10,230 I think I should have been punished sooner. 74 00:05:10,230 --> 00:05:15,110 Before you came to Heyang, we might be officials of the court, 75 00:05:15,110 --> 00:05:17,950 but we couldn't do anything. 76 00:05:17,950 --> 00:05:20,480 We dared not do anything. 77 00:05:20,480 --> 00:05:24,790 We were just muddling away by deceiving everyone. 78 00:05:24,790 --> 00:05:29,830 People of the Four Greats treated us like watchdogs. 79 00:05:29,830 --> 00:05:33,000 The people looked down on us. 80 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:37,110 After you came, the county ya men became a real county ya men. 81 00:05:37,110 --> 00:05:41,480 We investigated cases together and punished the bad people. 82 00:05:41,480 --> 00:05:46,040 Right now, we are proud to wear our uniform. 83 00:05:46,040 --> 00:05:49,070 This is all thanks to you, sir. 84 00:05:49,070 --> 00:05:50,070 That's right. 85 00:05:50,070 --> 00:05:53,000 - It's all thanks to you, sir. - Yes. 86 00:05:53,920 --> 00:05:58,880 Everyone, I came here to take this position temporarily. 87 00:05:58,880 --> 00:06:02,320 However, Heyang is still your home. 88 00:06:02,320 --> 00:06:09,040 Even if I resign now, I also hope you all can protect your home like you do right now. 89 00:06:09,040 --> 00:06:13,110 Return true peace to Heyang. 90 00:06:13,110 --> 00:06:15,760 Here. To everyone. 91 00:06:15,760 --> 00:06:20,800 Sir, don't worry. All of us will never disappoint you. 92 00:06:26,720 --> 00:06:31,400 I didn't expect Constable Liu and Coroner Chen to change so much after a few months. 93 00:06:32,270 --> 00:06:35,230 Constable Liu was passionate in the past, 94 00:06:35,230 --> 00:06:38,720 but those who investigated cases seriously couldn't survive here. 95 00:06:38,720 --> 00:06:43,310 He gradually became the way he was to take care of his family. 96 00:06:44,160 --> 00:06:46,110 The environment changes people. 97 00:06:46,110 --> 00:06:49,550 One will go crazy or be dead if they do something against the group. 98 00:06:49,550 --> 00:06:51,320 Yes. 99 00:06:51,320 --> 00:06:55,760 Master became mad and you almost died. 100 00:06:55,760 --> 00:07:00,960 I came back to find you previously, but I didn't expect you to experience all this. 101 00:07:02,160 --> 00:07:04,800 I don't regret everything that happened in the past. 102 00:07:05,480 --> 00:07:07,270 Thank you for coming. 103 00:07:07,270 --> 00:07:09,280 Thank you for finding me. 104 00:07:13,340 --> 00:07:17,260 ♫ Clouds painted by flying geese ♫ 105 00:07:19,230 --> 00:07:20,910 Wait for me. 106 00:07:25,070 --> 00:07:27,300 Wait for me. 107 00:07:27,300 --> 00:07:30,980 ♫ You are the beginning ♫ 108 00:07:31,740 --> 00:07:36,260 ♫ Even if I don't care about our love ♫ 109 00:07:36,260 --> 00:07:41,060 ♫ You're still the remnant of a line I'm trying to complete ♫ 110 00:07:41,060 --> 00:07:46,060 ♫ Even if I don't mention the past ♫ 111 00:07:49,110 --> 00:07:52,963 I was wondering why I haven't seen it for so long. It turned out that you threw it away. 112 00:07:52,963 --> 00:07:56,000 You had the princess back then. Why would I want to keep it? 113 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:58,600 I didn't throw it away when you were flirting with Jiang. 114 00:07:58,600 --> 00:08:00,840 Are you blaming me now? 115 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,800 Why would I? 116 00:08:04,550 --> 00:08:05,910 I... 117 00:08:07,920 --> 00:08:10,190 Just don't want them to be separated anymore. 118 00:08:11,940 --> 00:08:14,020 [Good] 119 00:08:32,590 --> 00:08:36,470 Have you determined the price, for the things I want to pawn? 120 00:08:38,440 --> 00:08:39,830 Sir. 121 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:43,120 Someone sent a note. 122 00:08:47,710 --> 00:08:50,320 Someone is interested in your items. 123 00:08:50,320 --> 00:08:52,270 Go to this place. 124 00:08:58,500 --> 00:09:00,740 [Hongfu Restaurant] 125 00:09:38,580 --> 00:09:42,140 [Good quality items at a cheap price] 126 00:09:47,320 --> 00:09:49,040 Why are you following me? 127 00:09:51,760 --> 00:09:55,950 I've come to this street to see if there's a suitable stall. I want to start a business. 128 00:10:01,125 --> 00:10:05,440 What do you want? Tell me. What if I can help you? 129 00:10:10,320 --> 00:10:13,350 Stop following me. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude. 130 00:10:13,350 --> 00:10:17,790 Stop! Holding a sharp weapon and threatening a lady in the light of day. 131 00:10:17,790 --> 00:10:19,280 I'll report to the officials if you don't stop! 132 00:10:19,280 --> 00:10:22,640 Exactly! What's wrong with you? Trying to murder someone in the day? 133 00:10:22,640 --> 00:10:24,440 - She's a lady no less. - This is too much! 134 00:10:24,440 --> 00:10:25,760 Exactly. 135 00:10:25,760 --> 00:10:27,880 That's right. 136 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:29,830 What is he doing? 137 00:10:30,520 --> 00:10:32,840 Stop! 138 00:10:32,840 --> 00:10:34,030 - Move. - No! 139 00:10:34,030 --> 00:10:37,670 This is the capital. How dare you do as you wish under His Majesty's rule. 140 00:10:37,670 --> 00:10:38,970 - That's right! - Indeed! 141 00:10:38,970 --> 00:10:40,640 - Who is he? - How can we let you leave? 142 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:43,590 - Stop! You can't leave! - Well, we know each other. 143 00:10:43,590 --> 00:10:45,440 We were just fooling around. 144 00:10:45,440 --> 00:10:47,470 - Fooling around? - Do you really know him? 145 00:10:47,470 --> 00:10:49,350 I do. 146 00:10:49,350 --> 00:10:52,760 - Thank you. - They know each other. Let's go. 147 00:10:52,760 --> 00:10:56,110 - Let's go. - They made us look like busybodies. 148 00:10:56,840 --> 00:10:58,680 Stop following me in the future. 149 00:11:01,500 --> 00:11:06,060 [Hongfu Restaurant] 150 00:11:27,230 --> 00:11:30,481 You go and cause trouble at the pawn shop every day. 151 00:11:30,481 --> 00:11:32,560 What are you trying to do? 152 00:11:35,590 --> 00:11:38,080 My father worked for you all through his life. 153 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:44,030 In the end, his reputation was ruined, and he died a cruel death. 154 00:11:45,000 --> 00:11:46,800 Tell me. 155 00:11:47,440 --> 00:11:49,240 What do you think I want to do? 156 00:11:50,790 --> 00:11:53,590 You are here to get money for his funeral. 157 00:11:53,590 --> 00:11:58,520 I want to know for whom he was doing all of these. 158 00:11:58,520 --> 00:12:02,700 I want to complete the things he hadn't completed. 159 00:12:05,000 --> 00:12:06,910 Just you alone? 160 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:16,840 You are also following orders. 161 00:12:16,840 --> 00:12:20,590 You are not the one to judge whether I am qualified to do this or not. 162 00:12:30,110 --> 00:12:32,550 Do you see that man over there? 163 00:12:32,550 --> 00:12:34,910 Mr. Zhang, congratulations on your promotion. 164 00:12:34,910 --> 00:12:36,590 We share the joy. 165 00:12:39,710 --> 00:12:44,760 Kill him in three days. Then, Master will see you. 166 00:12:49,700 --> 00:12:55,740 [Luoyi] 167 00:13:08,470 --> 00:13:13,080 - Bravo! - Nice one! 168 00:13:15,840 --> 00:13:18,400 Many shops are different now compared to the past. 169 00:13:18,400 --> 00:13:23,710 When I left the capital a decade ago, my parents and I were going on this road. 170 00:13:23,710 --> 00:13:27,350 Unfortunately, they died in another place, and never returned. 171 00:13:28,350 --> 00:13:32,350 We return to the capital this time to find the mastermind 172 00:13:32,350 --> 00:13:34,880 and appease your parents' spirits. 173 00:13:51,150 --> 00:13:54,150 Where is Mr. Pan Yue? 174 00:14:00,230 --> 00:14:01,960 I am Pan Yue. 175 00:14:01,960 --> 00:14:04,640 I'm here to welcome you according to His Majesty's order. 176 00:14:05,350 --> 00:14:06,800 Please wait. 177 00:14:11,320 --> 00:14:13,880 There's no need to worry. I think I need to be appointed in the palace. 178 00:14:13,880 --> 00:14:16,670 I'll ask Ze to send you back to the residence. I'll come to you later. 179 00:14:16,670 --> 00:14:18,440 Be careful. 180 00:14:20,960 --> 00:14:22,240 Let's go. 181 00:14:41,080 --> 00:14:43,120 Young Lady. 182 00:14:45,910 --> 00:14:47,390 Zhi. 183 00:14:48,074 --> 00:14:50,640 Lan... 184 00:14:50,640 --> 00:14:52,030 Zhi. 185 00:14:52,030 --> 00:14:56,400 Did you know how much I've missed you after all these days? 186 00:14:56,400 --> 00:15:00,550 I've missed you too, Lan. 187 00:15:00,550 --> 00:15:02,640 Let me see. 188 00:15:03,470 --> 00:15:05,840 You haven't changed much. 189 00:15:05,840 --> 00:15:09,200 You seem to be in better health. 190 00:15:12,960 --> 00:15:14,400 What's wrong? 191 00:15:14,400 --> 00:15:18,320 You are acting like a stranger even if it hasn't been long since we last met. 192 00:15:18,320 --> 00:15:21,110 No. Not at all. 193 00:15:21,110 --> 00:15:23,710 A younger sister avoids her brother when she grows up. 194 00:15:23,710 --> 00:15:27,110 Stop treating me like a child in front of so many people. 195 00:15:27,110 --> 00:15:30,760 You are right, Zhi. You've grown up indeed. Let's go. 196 00:15:37,840 --> 00:15:39,110 Baocai. 197 00:15:39,110 --> 00:15:41,000 Zhi, look. 198 00:15:43,520 --> 00:15:49,000 Baocai. I'm sure you are excited because you haven't seen Zhi in a long time, right? 199 00:15:50,110 --> 00:15:52,640 Well... Please take it away. 200 00:15:52,640 --> 00:15:53,880 Go away. 201 00:15:55,110 --> 00:15:56,920 Zhi. 202 00:15:56,920 --> 00:15:57,960 That was Baocai. 203 00:15:57,960 --> 00:16:01,560 - Bao... Baocai. - Why are you so afraid of it? 204 00:16:02,640 --> 00:16:05,785 - I'm not really very afraid of it. - Young Lady, 205 00:16:05,785 --> 00:16:09,000 were you frightened by the stray dogs when you were investigating the case 206 00:16:09,000 --> 00:16:10,710 so you have a trauma? 207 00:16:11,520 --> 00:16:14,110 Yes. That's right. 208 00:16:14,110 --> 00:16:16,240 All right. Let's go. 209 00:16:18,520 --> 00:16:20,150 Zhi, 210 00:16:20,960 --> 00:16:23,840 how have you been in Heyang? 211 00:16:23,840 --> 00:16:25,230 It was fine. 212 00:16:25,230 --> 00:16:30,280 I helped Pan... I learned a lot by helping Yue. 213 00:16:30,280 --> 00:16:33,640 He did praise you greatly in his letter. 214 00:16:33,640 --> 00:16:39,350 He also said you helped him out a lot. I didn't expect you to do so well. 215 00:16:41,230 --> 00:16:43,230 I have something to ask you. 216 00:16:43,230 --> 00:16:47,390 Right now, what is your relationship with Pan Yue? 217 00:16:48,540 --> 00:16:52,030 We... Nothing much. 218 00:16:52,030 --> 00:16:54,960 Look at you. Why are you feeling embarrassed? 219 00:16:54,960 --> 00:16:59,670 I've heard that both of you were always together in Heyang. 220 00:16:59,670 --> 00:17:03,617 With Pan Yue's personality, letting you stay by his side for so long 221 00:17:03,617 --> 00:17:07,230 means both of you have an unusual relationship. 222 00:17:08,110 --> 00:17:12,830 Zhi, I know you have admired him since young. 223 00:17:12,830 --> 00:17:16,190 Right now, you've gotten your wish. 224 00:17:16,190 --> 00:17:18,630 I am happy for you. 225 00:17:20,230 --> 00:17:24,560 The Shangguan family might not have any official positions, 226 00:17:24,560 --> 00:17:30,710 but I will do my best as your brother to give you the grandest wedding 227 00:17:30,710 --> 00:17:33,910 where you are a bride that the whole world envies. 228 00:17:35,755 --> 00:17:38,350 Lan, there's no rush about this. 229 00:17:38,350 --> 00:17:40,560 I know there's no rush. 230 00:17:40,560 --> 00:17:43,590 We need to wait until Pan Yue settles his engagement 231 00:17:43,590 --> 00:17:47,430 with the princess before we can make a decision. 232 00:17:47,430 --> 00:17:50,640 He promised the princess as a makeshift plan. 233 00:17:50,640 --> 00:17:52,560 Things are different now. 234 00:17:52,560 --> 00:17:54,680 You are the one he adores. 235 00:17:54,680 --> 00:17:58,830 Right now, I'm sure he will deal with this as soon as possible. 236 00:17:58,830 --> 00:18:06,950 No matter what, if he dares bully you, I won't agree to it as your brother. 237 00:18:06,950 --> 00:18:11,000 If Shangguan Lan had known that his sister passed away, 238 00:18:11,000 --> 00:18:13,280 he would have been very sad. 239 00:18:13,280 --> 00:18:15,720 Now that I'm impersonating her, 240 00:18:16,830 --> 00:18:20,400 what should I do in the future to make up for this? 241 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:22,480 Zhi. Zhi. 242 00:18:23,650 --> 00:18:27,230 Are you exhausted from the arduous journey? 243 00:18:27,230 --> 00:18:30,190 Ling, prepare an ice container. 244 00:18:30,190 --> 00:18:33,710 Rest well. We'll talk more tomorrow. 245 00:18:33,710 --> 00:18:35,640 - Sure. - Yes. 246 00:18:35,640 --> 00:18:38,150 Young Lady, please come with me. 247 00:18:47,580 --> 00:18:51,780 [Elegant House Under the Spring Sun] 248 00:18:53,420 --> 00:18:57,620 [Fragrant and Elegant] 249 00:19:08,430 --> 00:19:13,230 I, Pan Yue, greet Empress and Father. 250 00:19:13,230 --> 00:19:17,350 Pan Yue, in a few months after being appointed in Heyang, 251 00:19:17,350 --> 00:19:19,760 not only have you cleared its bad reputation, 252 00:19:19,760 --> 00:19:23,350 but you also overthrew the rich and suppressed the bandits 253 00:19:23,350 --> 00:19:27,680 so the place is no longer corrupt and the people can live in peace. 254 00:19:27,680 --> 00:19:32,390 It was worth it, for Jing to protect you in front of His Majesty. 255 00:19:33,280 --> 00:19:35,270 She was right about you. 256 00:19:35,950 --> 00:19:40,400 Empress, that's too much praise. It's what I'm supposed to do. 257 00:19:40,400 --> 00:19:42,270 Stand and speak. 258 00:19:43,110 --> 00:19:44,800 Thank you, Your Majesty. 259 00:19:47,880 --> 00:19:51,800 For the past two days, there were quite a few requests to reward you. 260 00:19:51,800 --> 00:19:55,280 Officials from the Ministry of Rites also delivered such requests. 261 00:19:55,280 --> 00:20:00,520 Why not marry Jing since you happen to be in the capital? 262 00:20:00,520 --> 00:20:06,480 I summoned you and your father into the palace today just to discuss this. 263 00:20:06,480 --> 00:20:08,760 Marriage should be done sooner rather than later. 264 00:20:08,760 --> 00:20:11,120 I asked them to check the calendar. 265 00:20:11,120 --> 00:20:14,988 The 15th day of next month is good. 266 00:20:14,988 --> 00:20:18,110 Your Majesty, Her Highness' marriage is a major event and cannot be hasty. 267 00:20:18,110 --> 00:20:20,200 Should we give it more thought and discuss it later? 268 00:20:23,280 --> 00:20:27,520 There has been a drought in Shandong, and a flood in the south this year. 269 00:20:27,520 --> 00:20:29,800 The people are suffering. 270 00:20:29,800 --> 00:20:33,880 Your marriage is to bless the people. 271 00:20:33,880 --> 00:20:38,200 It might not be well-prepared if it is so rushed. Her Highness might not be satisfied. 272 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:42,350 The princess is the descendant of a general. 273 00:20:42,350 --> 00:20:45,750 Her parents died on the battlefield for the country 274 00:20:46,760 --> 00:20:49,040 and left behind two orphaned daughters. 275 00:20:49,040 --> 00:20:55,640 Due to their loyalty, I took her and her sister in as my foster daughters. 276 00:20:55,640 --> 00:20:58,920 She grew up as a military kid. 277 00:20:58,920 --> 00:21:01,640 I don't think she cares about such customs. 278 00:21:01,640 --> 00:21:03,830 Right, Jing? 279 00:21:03,830 --> 00:21:05,830 Yes. 280 00:21:05,830 --> 00:21:09,470 I'll decide this for both of you. 281 00:21:09,470 --> 00:21:12,597 I will send the officials of the Ministry of Rites to make sure the wedding goes as planned. 282 00:21:12,597 --> 00:21:14,870 There's no need to worry about it. 283 00:21:18,230 --> 00:21:20,440 Thank Her Majesty at once. 284 00:21:38,070 --> 00:21:40,600 Thank you, Your Majesty. 285 00:21:55,310 --> 00:21:59,350 Why would the Ministry of Rites' officials bring up my wedding with the princess suddenly? 286 00:21:59,350 --> 00:22:02,160 Is it arranged by the one behind the scenes? 287 00:22:02,160 --> 00:22:07,590 You closed the case of Zhuo Shanju with great fanfare, 288 00:22:07,590 --> 00:22:09,710 and you returned to the capital in haste. 289 00:22:09,710 --> 00:22:14,030 Are you trying to investigate the one from the imperial court? 290 00:22:24,760 --> 00:22:27,972 You've avenged the Yang family. 291 00:22:27,972 --> 00:22:35,910 Since you will be marrying the princess soon, you will surely have a bright future ahead. 292 00:22:37,400 --> 00:22:39,920 Why don't you just stop right now? 293 00:22:41,481 --> 00:22:45,281 Father, you know this is not where my ambition lies. 294 00:22:47,230 --> 00:22:49,870 - I advise you... - Mr. Pan. 295 00:22:55,880 --> 00:22:59,040 Sirs, I am Sun Ximing from the Ministry of Rites. 296 00:22:59,040 --> 00:23:04,030 I'm here to prepare for your wedding with the princess according to Her Majesty's orders. 297 00:23:04,030 --> 00:23:06,800 Thank you, Mr. Sun. 298 00:23:06,800 --> 00:23:08,830 It is my honor. 299 00:23:08,830 --> 00:23:12,430 After accepting this task, I worked on it the whole night and came up with this plan. 300 00:23:12,430 --> 00:23:14,230 Please take a look. 301 00:23:15,260 --> 00:23:20,180 [Arrangements] 302 00:23:22,950 --> 00:23:26,520 This is your schedule, for the next month, Prince Consort. 303 00:23:26,520 --> 00:23:28,680 It's quite a full schedule. 304 00:23:28,680 --> 00:23:32,560 I don't think I can get any sleep in the next month. 305 00:23:33,880 --> 00:23:36,110 People are energetic when there are happy events. 306 00:23:36,110 --> 00:23:40,350 There might be many things you need to do, but I'm sure we won't exhaust you. 307 00:23:40,350 --> 00:23:44,350 Why don't I get you familiarized with the schedule at the Ministry of Rites? 308 00:23:44,350 --> 00:23:46,710 - Tomorrow, we need to measure... - No need to tell me in detail. 309 00:23:46,710 --> 00:23:48,390 As long as you know it. 310 00:23:50,110 --> 00:23:51,560 Sir. 311 00:24:23,800 --> 00:24:27,390 Young Lady, the weather is hot. I brought you the ice container. 312 00:24:33,400 --> 00:24:34,892 That was Baocai. 313 00:24:34,892 --> 00:24:38,360 - Bao... Baocai. - Why are you so afraid of it? 314 00:24:39,040 --> 00:24:42,485 - I'm not really very afraid of it. - Young Lady, 315 00:24:42,485 --> 00:24:45,560 were you frightened by the stray dogs when you were investigating the case, 316 00:24:45,560 --> 00:24:47,520 so you have a trauma? 317 00:24:47,520 --> 00:24:49,440 That's right. 318 00:24:51,230 --> 00:24:52,510 Ling. 319 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:56,110 I have something to ask you. 320 00:24:56,110 --> 00:24:57,720 Yes? 321 00:24:59,070 --> 00:25:03,560 Have you been helping me? 322 00:25:08,740 --> 00:25:11,680 Do you know something? 323 00:25:18,230 --> 00:25:20,720 When did you find out? 324 00:25:23,190 --> 00:25:25,720 Back in Heyang. 325 00:25:27,760 --> 00:25:35,910 Ever since you regained consciousness after the incident, I realized you were different. 326 00:25:38,990 --> 00:25:44,310 You don't need people to serve you, don't scold your servants, aren't picky about food, 327 00:25:44,310 --> 00:25:46,400 and don't care about your appearance. 328 00:25:46,400 --> 00:25:51,350 Your habits, taste, and personality have all been different. 329 00:25:51,350 --> 00:25:55,640 In the beginning, I only found it weird, 330 00:25:55,640 --> 00:25:57,320 until... 331 00:26:26,920 --> 00:26:29,530 Young Lady was afraid of items related to dead people. 332 00:26:29,530 --> 00:26:34,310 She would never use and clean coroner's tools so skillfully. 333 00:26:34,310 --> 00:26:42,310 Ze also said that you held the dead body to protect the evidence. 334 00:26:42,310 --> 00:26:48,990 That was when I knew you were no longer the same person. 335 00:26:49,830 --> 00:26:53,630 Since you knew, why didn't you expose me? 336 00:26:55,070 --> 00:26:59,990 Don't worry, Young Lady. I've never thought about telling anyone about this. 337 00:27:04,960 --> 00:27:09,720 Actually, I lived my life cautiously in the past. 338 00:27:10,430 --> 00:27:16,230 As long as I did something wrong, I would be beaten up or scolded. 339 00:27:17,920 --> 00:27:25,430 Although I don't know what happened, I know you are a good person. 340 00:27:25,430 --> 00:27:28,750 You treat me and other people well. 341 00:27:29,800 --> 00:27:34,190 I might just be a servant, but I can tell good from bad. 342 00:27:34,190 --> 00:27:36,160 So don't worry, Young Lady. 343 00:27:36,160 --> 00:27:38,990 I will never tell this to anyone else. 344 00:27:42,760 --> 00:27:45,800 I should thank you for believing in me. 345 00:27:45,800 --> 00:27:47,640 During the last few months, 346 00:27:47,640 --> 00:27:50,670 you've been taking care of me as if you were my younger sister. 347 00:27:50,670 --> 00:27:53,020 I'm the one who should thank you. 348 00:27:53,830 --> 00:27:58,280 Well, from now on, I'll no longer be your Young Lady. 349 00:27:58,280 --> 00:28:00,160 Think of me as your elder sister. 350 00:28:00,160 --> 00:28:01,810 How can I do that, Young Lady? 351 00:28:01,810 --> 00:28:05,640 I am just a servant. How can I see you as my sibling? 352 00:28:05,640 --> 00:28:09,600 We both have a nose and two eyes. So, why not? 353 00:28:10,520 --> 00:28:12,520 However, I have a condition. 354 00:28:12,520 --> 00:28:16,000 Don't give me this face anymore. 355 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,360 Smile. 356 00:28:37,040 --> 00:28:39,350 Wait... 357 00:28:39,350 --> 00:28:41,800 Didn't I just eat? Why are you serving me again? 358 00:28:41,800 --> 00:28:46,560 Young Master said you are exhausted, and need to replenish your nutrition. 359 00:28:46,560 --> 00:28:51,440 Young Master ordered the kitchen to prepare all the food, especially for you. 360 00:28:54,190 --> 00:28:57,430 Since it's from Lan... 361 00:28:57,430 --> 00:28:58,870 Yes. 362 00:29:07,830 --> 00:29:09,870 Young Lady, please enjoy your meal. 363 00:29:26,040 --> 00:29:29,950 Since Pan Yue entered the palace, there hasn't been news of him. 364 00:29:29,950 --> 00:29:32,640 Did something happen? 365 00:29:32,640 --> 00:29:37,270 Pan Yue, if you don't come, I'll be stuffed to death. 366 00:29:40,190 --> 00:29:43,000 Young Lady, Mr. Pan sent a message. 367 00:29:43,000 --> 00:29:45,030 He wants you to meet him at Fengya Garden. 368 00:29:46,470 --> 00:29:48,400 - Prepare the carriage. - Young Lady. 369 00:29:48,400 --> 00:29:52,110 - You can't go there like this. - Why? 370 00:29:52,110 --> 00:29:55,520 Fengya Garden is a place to enjoy tea and do flower arrangements in the capital. 371 00:29:55,520 --> 00:29:58,000 Those who go there are noble ladies. 372 00:29:58,000 --> 00:30:00,520 These ladies don't do anything serious. 373 00:30:00,520 --> 00:30:03,000 They only know how to compete with each other. 374 00:30:03,000 --> 00:30:06,880 There was once when Young Lady did an outdated hairdo 375 00:30:06,880 --> 00:30:09,160 and they laughed at her for a long time. 376 00:30:09,160 --> 00:30:13,430 If you go there in this state, and bump into someone you know, 377 00:30:13,430 --> 00:30:15,510 you will be in trouble again. 378 00:30:23,140 --> 00:30:28,980 [Virtue, Diligence, Generosity, Peace] 379 00:30:34,880 --> 00:30:37,280 Mr. Pan is supposed to meet you this afternoon. 380 00:30:37,280 --> 00:30:39,230 You came early, Young Lady. 381 00:30:39,230 --> 00:30:42,310 It's all right. I can wait for him. 382 00:30:42,310 --> 00:30:46,830 Seriously, I didn't feel it when we always met each other at the county ya men, 383 00:30:46,830 --> 00:30:50,320 but I do miss him after not meeting him in so long. 384 00:30:51,350 --> 00:30:56,110 This is probably what "not meeting a day feels like three years have passed" means in Huabens. 385 00:30:56,110 --> 00:30:58,630 Restrain yourself. 386 00:31:00,040 --> 00:31:03,040 Isn't this Zhi? 387 00:31:03,040 --> 00:31:05,640 This is Sima Xuan, the daughter of the Minister of Personnel. 388 00:31:05,640 --> 00:31:08,230 Usually, she likes to compete with you. 389 00:31:08,230 --> 00:31:10,320 She has always been hostile towards you. 390 00:31:11,800 --> 00:31:16,590 After you left for some time, you look so much better. 391 00:31:16,590 --> 00:31:18,880 Look at your skin and body. 392 00:31:18,880 --> 00:31:23,430 Even the Jade Rabbit might mistake you for Chang'e. 393 00:31:23,430 --> 00:31:25,470 You too. 394 00:31:25,470 --> 00:31:28,160 Let's go, Zhi. Join me in drinking tea and watching flowers. 395 00:31:28,160 --> 00:31:30,040 Let's catch up with each other. 396 00:31:30,040 --> 00:31:32,110 I'm waiting for someone. Let's do it some other time. 397 00:31:32,110 --> 00:31:33,560 Just ask your servant to do it for you. 398 00:31:33,560 --> 00:31:35,320 Let's go. 399 00:31:45,280 --> 00:31:48,280 This tea is nice. 400 00:31:48,280 --> 00:31:52,800 Zhi, I was worried about you yesterday. 401 00:31:52,800 --> 00:31:54,920 I know you are sad. 402 00:31:54,920 --> 00:31:59,630 We are all your friends. There's no need to pretend to be strong. 403 00:32:01,590 --> 00:32:08,070 We all know that the Empress summoned Pan Jin and his son to give the wedding invitation. 404 00:32:08,070 --> 00:32:10,040 On the 15th day of the next month, 405 00:32:10,040 --> 00:32:15,030 Pan Yue will marry the princess according to Her Majesty's decree. 406 00:32:15,800 --> 00:32:17,110 What did you say? 407 00:32:17,110 --> 00:32:20,870 Zhi, did you really not know? 408 00:32:22,810 --> 00:32:27,880 You went after Pan Yue to a barren place like Heyang, 409 00:32:27,880 --> 00:32:31,350 but he still abandoned you. 410 00:32:31,350 --> 00:32:34,080 I feel sorry for you. 411 00:32:35,920 --> 00:32:37,920 Is she telling the truth? 412 00:32:37,920 --> 00:32:40,390 There hasn't been any news since Pan Yue entered the palace yesterday. 413 00:32:40,390 --> 00:32:42,640 Is it because of this? 414 00:32:42,640 --> 00:32:44,350 Your family is so rich. If Pan Yue marries someone else, 415 00:32:44,350 --> 00:32:48,560 you can just add some dowry to become his concubine. 416 00:32:48,560 --> 00:32:52,470 That might work thanks to your family's assets. 417 00:32:52,470 --> 00:32:55,070 However, he's going to marry the princess. 418 00:32:55,070 --> 00:33:00,680 The princess will never agree to share her husband with a merchant's daughter. 419 00:33:00,680 --> 00:33:03,760 A person needs to know what's best for them. 420 00:33:03,760 --> 00:33:08,640 What a shame that she wasted so many years of her youth, but can't even become a concubine. 421 00:33:08,640 --> 00:33:14,110 If it were me, I would've hidden in my residence to avoid meeting anyone. 422 00:33:17,520 --> 00:33:20,160 We are both single. 423 00:33:20,160 --> 00:33:24,280 I like Pan Yue and that's my own business. 424 00:33:24,280 --> 00:33:28,280 Of course, if he marries someone else, that's fine. 425 00:33:28,280 --> 00:33:30,070 What is this talk about wasting one's youth? 426 00:33:30,070 --> 00:33:32,560 I'm free anyway. 427 00:33:32,560 --> 00:33:38,200 At least I'm pursuing the person I love instead of following my parents' wishes. 428 00:33:43,280 --> 00:33:45,480 Well said, Zhi. 429 00:33:48,400 --> 00:33:51,950 Zhi, we mustn't lose the momentum. 430 00:33:51,950 --> 00:33:54,110 This is Xiangyuan House's latest White Jade Powder. 431 00:33:54,110 --> 00:33:56,800 After you use it, your face will shine like a white jade. 432 00:33:56,800 --> 00:33:58,920 You must try it. 433 00:33:58,920 --> 00:34:02,360 I'm sure Pan Yue will regret it when he sees you. 434 00:34:04,190 --> 00:34:06,310 Try it. 435 00:34:06,310 --> 00:34:08,670 This doesn't smell like rouge. 436 00:34:08,670 --> 00:34:12,990 This is pollen. I knew you meant harm. 437 00:34:15,430 --> 00:34:18,080 How can I use such a nice item? 438 00:34:18,080 --> 00:34:19,670 You should use it as well. 439 00:34:19,670 --> 00:34:24,430 Zhi, I prepared this especially for you. You mustn't reject it. You must accept it. 440 00:34:24,430 --> 00:34:25,950 I have a lot of this in my residence. You use it. 441 00:34:25,950 --> 00:34:28,280 - Zhi, just take it. - Use it. 442 00:34:28,280 --> 00:34:31,920 I also have a lot. You must use it, Zhi. 443 00:34:44,870 --> 00:34:47,190 This... You... 444 00:34:57,470 --> 00:35:01,120 Don't come after me! Don't come after me! 445 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:04,670 Trying to harm me with such a petty trick? 446 00:35:04,670 --> 00:35:08,080 You are messing with the wrong person. 447 00:35:08,080 --> 00:35:10,710 Why Fengya Garden is in such chaos? 448 00:35:10,710 --> 00:35:13,000 Greetings, Your Highness. 449 00:35:13,000 --> 00:35:14,750 Be careful... 450 00:35:16,120 --> 00:35:17,950 Greetings, Your Highness. 451 00:35:18,670 --> 00:35:24,630 All of you have ruined such a pure and elegant place. How preposterous. 452 00:35:24,630 --> 00:35:26,990 Is she the princess? 453 00:35:28,430 --> 00:35:30,640 Are you Shangguan Zhi? 454 00:35:31,630 --> 00:35:34,990 Your face is different from what I imagined. 455 00:35:36,310 --> 00:35:40,710 What a coincidence. I have something to ask you about Pan. Come with me. 456 00:35:57,800 --> 00:36:01,230 Shangguan Zhi, I'll see how long you can keep acting so arrogantly. 457 00:36:02,630 --> 00:36:05,950 Her Highness, I wonder what you want to know by bringing me here. 458 00:36:05,950 --> 00:36:08,303 I'm still waiting for someone, 459 00:36:08,303 --> 00:36:10,710 - so... - Are you waiting for Pan? 460 00:36:15,000 --> 00:36:17,120 Pan and I are discussing something important, 461 00:36:17,120 --> 00:36:22,670 so he won't hide anything from me, including your identity. 462 00:36:24,520 --> 00:36:27,470 Her Highness, what do you mean? 463 00:36:27,470 --> 00:36:31,159 It's a blessing that Miss Yang escaped death. 464 00:36:31,159 --> 00:36:35,520 You must seize this opportunity, and not repeat your mistake. 465 00:36:35,520 --> 00:36:39,190 Do you know why I want to help Pan? 466 00:36:39,190 --> 00:36:41,870 Naturally, you care about the country's safety 467 00:36:41,870 --> 00:36:44,560 and don't want the traitorous officials to cause a mess in the court. 468 00:36:44,560 --> 00:36:49,572 Haven't you thought it's possible that I'm not just helping Pan for the sake of the country, 469 00:36:49,572 --> 00:36:53,670 but truly want him to be my prince consort? 470 00:36:55,910 --> 00:37:00,230 I'll tell you honestly. Pan asked me to come here today. 471 00:37:03,670 --> 00:37:08,430 I know you had an engagement with Pan. 472 00:37:08,430 --> 00:37:11,000 However, you gain something, and you will lose something. 473 00:37:11,000 --> 00:37:15,560 Since you've escaped death, and changed your appearance to become Shangguan Zhi, 474 00:37:15,560 --> 00:37:18,150 your engagement with him is null. 475 00:37:18,150 --> 00:37:20,870 If you are a reasonable person who is able to see the bigger picture, 476 00:37:20,870 --> 00:37:24,893 you should let him return to his place, and not hinder his future. 477 00:37:24,893 --> 00:37:26,640 Am I right? 478 00:37:29,760 --> 00:37:32,430 Your Highness' words might be right, 479 00:37:32,430 --> 00:37:34,880 but I won't be separated from Pan Yue. 480 00:37:36,150 --> 00:37:38,910 When men fall in love, they can get away from it whenever they want. 481 00:37:38,910 --> 00:37:42,182 When women fall in love, they are infatuated. 482 00:37:42,182 --> 00:37:44,990 Miss Yang, you are too confident. 483 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:49,030 It's not about confidence. It's about trust. 484 00:37:49,950 --> 00:37:53,710 When I was rejected by the Pan family, I didn't trust him. 485 00:37:53,710 --> 00:37:56,720 Later, he came to Heyang to find me, but I didn't trust him either. 486 00:37:56,720 --> 00:38:00,390 We experienced many setbacks and misunderstandings before we could be together. 487 00:38:00,390 --> 00:38:04,630 Right now, I won't give him away to someone else because of a few words from others. 488 00:38:04,630 --> 00:38:08,760 If I do that, I don't deserve his affection. 489 00:38:08,760 --> 00:38:13,990 Unless he tells me that he wants to break up with me. Otherwise, I'll never let him go. 490 00:38:15,910 --> 00:38:19,190 Now that it has come to this, I don't think this is within your control anymore. 491 00:38:19,190 --> 00:38:20,910 I've given you a choice. 492 00:38:20,910 --> 00:38:24,470 It's best if you let go of him. 493 00:38:24,470 --> 00:38:26,470 If you don't... 494 00:38:27,470 --> 00:38:29,320 What if I don't? 495 00:38:35,520 --> 00:38:41,430 Then, just drink this wine and die again. 496 00:39:14,520 --> 00:39:22,720 ♫ Like the dew, we wait for the glimmer of light to greet the morning ♫ 497 00:39:22,720 --> 00:39:29,840 ♫ How many looks do we need to affirm each other? ♫ 498 00:39:29,840 --> 00:39:33,600 ♫ It's sincerity that fools me ♫ 499 00:39:33,600 --> 00:39:37,960 ♫ But it's seriousness that traps you ♫ 500 00:39:37,960 --> 00:39:44,640 ♫ The depth of the past is best left unexplored ♫ 501 00:39:44,640 --> 00:39:48,400 ♫ How many more falls do I have to experience ♫ 502 00:39:48,400 --> 00:39:52,100 ♫ Before I can face love and hatred with grace? ♫ 503 00:39:52,100 --> 00:39:55,580 ♫ Don't ask if it's a moment ♫ 504 00:39:55,580 --> 00:39:59,300 ♫ Of liberation or cowardice to let go ♫ 505 00:39:59,300 --> 00:40:03,880 ♫ Perhaps it's a misstep into your heart, it's a hasty feeling ♫ 506 00:40:03,880 --> 00:40:07,380 ♫ It's an unwillingness to be just a passer-by with you ♫ 507 00:40:07,380 --> 00:40:11,420 ♫ Even if I were to die after a few intense struggles ♫ 508 00:40:11,420 --> 00:40:14,700 ♫ I would have lived a life worth living ♫ 509 00:40:14,700 --> 00:40:19,220 ♫ If grasses and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 510 00:40:19,220 --> 00:40:22,680 ♫ It's good to be alive even for a short moment ♫ 511 00:40:22,680 --> 00:40:26,560 ♫ I wish I could be worthy of the thoughts ♫ 512 00:40:26,560 --> 00:40:33,460 ♫ And I wish I could be worthy of the love ♫ 513 00:40:33,460 --> 00:40:38,160 ♫ Perhaps it's a misstep into your heart, it's a hasty feeling ♫ 514 00:40:38,160 --> 00:40:41,920 ♫ It's an unwillingness to be just a passer-by with you ♫ 515 00:40:41,920 --> 00:40:45,760 ♫ Even if I were to die after a few intense struggles ♫ 516 00:40:45,760 --> 00:40:48,940 ♫ I would have lived a life worth living ♫ 517 00:40:48,940 --> 00:40:53,420 ♫ If grasses and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 518 00:40:53,420 --> 00:40:57,040 ♫ It's good to be alive even for a short moment ♫ 519 00:40:57,040 --> 00:41:00,840 ♫ I wish I could be worthy of the thoughts ♫ 520 00:41:00,840 --> 00:41:08,080 ♫ And I wish I could be worthy of the love ♫ 521 00:41:09,120 --> 00:41:17,040 ♫ Be worthy of this love ♫