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 --> 00:00:41,760 ♫ Shrouded by year after year of memories ♫ 4 00:00:41,760 --> 00:00:46,120 ♫ I can do nothing but feign indifference ♫ 5 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:53,840 ♫ Outlining your cheeks ♫ 6 00:00:53,840 --> 00:00:55,880 ♫ Together and apart, just like quicksand ♫ 7 00:00:55,880 --> 00:00:57,960 ♫ I'm meant to make peace with myself ♫ 8 00:00:57,960 --> 00:01:01,680 ♫ Rebuild or crumble ♫ 9 00:01:01,680 --> 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 --> 00:01:09,920 ♫ Your dashing pretense ♫ 12 00:01:09,920 --> 00:01:11,940 ♫ A drunken dream ♫ 13 00:01:11,940 --> 00:01:13,860 ♫ A person I miss ♫ 14 00:01:13,860 --> 00:01:17,560 ♫ Of course I know if it's real ♫ 15 00:01:17,560 --> 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 --> 00:01:39,020 [Episode 29] 19 00:01:39,020 --> 00:01:44,460 [Northwestern Military Annals] 20 00:01:46,680 --> 00:01:49,400 Sir, are all the name lists here? 21 00:01:49,400 --> 00:01:53,750 Yes. This is the complete Northwestern Military Annals. 22 00:01:53,750 --> 00:01:55,680 It is updated every two years during recruitments. 23 00:01:55,680 --> 00:01:59,270 Each update has been carefully checked for accuracy. 24 00:02:01,040 --> 00:02:02,920 Sir, could you please think about it again? 25 00:02:02,920 --> 00:02:06,310 If someone wants to change their household registration, are there any other methods? 26 00:02:08,310 --> 00:02:11,600 - Unless... - What is it? 27 00:02:11,600 --> 00:02:15,670 Unless it was changed before the twelfth year of Jingchang reign. 28 00:02:15,670 --> 00:02:19,080 The late Emperor ordered the Ministry of War to reorganize the name lists that year. 29 00:02:19,080 --> 00:02:23,550 Since then, every update has been strictly regulated and monitored with no loopholes. 30 00:02:23,550 --> 00:02:27,750 Let's say, before the twelfth year of Jingchang reign, the supervision wasn't that strict, 31 00:02:27,750 --> 00:02:31,390 so soldiers could register themselves without being monitored. 32 00:02:31,390 --> 00:02:35,630 You can try to find the original register from that time. 33 00:02:38,840 --> 00:02:40,775 I've just brewed this ginseng soup. [Shuyu Abode] 34 00:02:40,775 --> 00:02:42,680 Drink it while it's hot. 35 00:02:44,275 --> 00:02:47,830 Look, I'm almost recovered now. 36 00:02:47,830 --> 00:02:51,670 Can I stop drinking this ginseng soup? I've been drinking it for so many days. 37 00:02:51,670 --> 00:02:53,750 I'm sick of it. 38 00:02:55,760 --> 00:03:00,240 My soup isn't as tasty as that from the Grand Commandant's Residence. You can ignore it. 39 00:03:00,240 --> 00:03:03,360 No, it's good! 40 00:03:03,360 --> 00:03:06,390 I must drink it. It's great. 41 00:03:09,440 --> 00:03:10,880 I must drink it. 42 00:03:23,427 --> 00:03:24,727 Is it tasty? 43 00:03:26,390 --> 00:03:29,000 - Of course. - I will brew more for you tomorrow. 44 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:30,390 Sure. 45 00:03:32,640 --> 00:03:34,950 Mr. Pan. Miss Yang. 46 00:03:34,950 --> 00:03:37,590 How was your investigation at the Ministry of War? 47 00:03:37,590 --> 00:03:39,000 According to the Deputy Minister of War, 48 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:41,240 if we want to investigate who changed their household registration, 49 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:44,830 we need to dive into the original register before the twelfth year of Jingchang reign. 50 00:03:44,830 --> 00:03:46,640 The twelfth year of Jingchang reign? 51 00:03:46,640 --> 00:03:49,160 Yes. One more thing. 52 00:03:49,160 --> 00:03:52,470 Earlier in the street, I just encountered a soldier urgently delivering a message. 53 00:03:52,470 --> 00:03:54,440 It seems there's trouble at the border. 54 00:03:56,110 --> 00:03:57,580 The border? 55 00:03:57,580 --> 00:04:00,780 [Grand Commandant's Residence] 56 00:04:00,780 --> 00:04:03,380 [Guest List] 57 00:04:07,240 --> 00:04:08,640 Darling. 58 00:04:08,640 --> 00:04:11,390 Here's the guest list you wanted for Jing's wedding. 59 00:04:11,390 --> 00:04:14,190 You may check if there's anyone missing. 60 00:04:14,190 --> 00:04:17,830 There's no need to check. I will let you decide. 61 00:04:19,960 --> 00:04:21,240 One more thing. 62 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:25,080 I was thinking of the assassin who tried to kill Mr. Pan. 63 00:04:25,080 --> 00:04:28,430 Although he didn't succeed this time, will he make another attempt? 64 00:04:28,430 --> 00:04:32,030 Jing's wedding is next month. There'll be many guests around. 65 00:04:32,030 --> 00:04:34,240 If anything happens... 66 00:04:34,240 --> 00:04:38,240 Rest assured. We've learned from past mistakes. 67 00:04:38,240 --> 00:04:41,680 During Jing's wedding, I will definitely monitor the wedding myself 68 00:04:41,680 --> 00:04:43,550 to ensure everything goes smoothly. 69 00:04:46,190 --> 00:04:47,760 We have a message! 70 00:04:48,520 --> 00:04:50,680 Sir! 71 00:04:50,680 --> 00:04:53,030 Northwestern's soldiers rebelled, and the Jiang clan is invading. 72 00:04:53,030 --> 00:04:55,150 His Majesty ordered you to head to the palace for an audience immediately. 73 00:04:55,150 --> 00:04:57,510 - Prepare the carriage now. - Yes. 74 00:04:59,960 --> 00:05:01,520 Come on. 75 00:05:01,520 --> 00:05:03,240 Don't stop drinking. 76 00:05:03,240 --> 00:05:08,120 If I don't get you drunk today, I won't use the name Pan anymore. 77 00:05:08,120 --> 00:05:11,150 Sure. Let's agree first. 78 00:05:11,150 --> 00:05:15,670 If you drink too much and get scolded by your father later, don't blame me for that. 79 00:05:17,520 --> 00:05:20,520 My father is only concerned about that illegitimate son now. 80 00:05:20,520 --> 00:05:23,040 He doesn't care about me anymore. 81 00:05:24,840 --> 00:05:26,920 Here, drink up. 82 00:05:30,120 --> 00:05:32,590 Mr. Pan. 83 00:05:32,590 --> 00:05:35,190 It's been a long time since we last met, Mr. Sun. 84 00:05:35,190 --> 00:05:37,996 Why aren't you preparing for my brother's wedding? 85 00:05:37,996 --> 00:05:42,150 Why are you drinking in the restaurant? 86 00:05:42,150 --> 00:05:44,030 Don't even bring that up. 87 00:05:44,030 --> 00:05:47,760 This is an order from the authorities. 88 00:05:51,840 --> 00:05:54,160 Mr. Pan, you seem to be in a good mood. 89 00:05:54,840 --> 00:06:00,621 Mr. Pan, I have something to say that might offend you. 90 00:06:00,621 --> 00:06:06,270 Your elder brother is really hard to please. 91 00:06:06,270 --> 00:06:10,640 If you were the one marrying the Princess, I wouldn't be busy till now. 92 00:06:10,640 --> 00:06:12,150 And I wouldn't have to worry much. 93 00:06:12,150 --> 00:06:14,960 Who does Pan Yue think he is? 94 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:17,526 He is only good-looking. 95 00:06:17,526 --> 00:06:21,710 If it weren't due to him, I should be the one who became the Prince Consort. 96 00:06:21,710 --> 00:06:25,790 We both have noses and eyes. Do I look ugly compared to him? 97 00:06:26,960 --> 00:06:28,790 You're right... 98 00:06:29,840 --> 00:06:36,680 Indeed. Since you're the legitimate son, you should be the one marrying the Princess. 99 00:06:36,680 --> 00:06:39,960 Does your father love your brother more? 100 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:45,240 Has he secretly helped him? This must be the reason for the change in this marriage. 101 00:06:45,240 --> 00:06:49,030 Recently, I heard that the Prince Consort has been hunting for assassins in the whole city. 102 00:06:49,030 --> 00:06:52,190 He even raided an underground brothel. He is well-known now. 103 00:06:52,190 --> 00:06:56,950 Is your father helping him secretly? 104 00:06:58,190 --> 00:07:02,190 My father doesn't even have time to deal with that mess. 105 00:07:02,190 --> 00:07:07,640 But he, an illegitimate son, will bring trouble to our whole family. 106 00:07:09,520 --> 00:07:10,680 How could that be? 107 00:07:10,680 --> 00:07:15,920 With the support of the Prince Consort, the Pan Mansion will definitely rise to power. 108 00:07:15,920 --> 00:07:17,950 That's right. 109 00:07:18,840 --> 00:07:21,550 Let me tell you a secret. 110 00:07:22,800 --> 00:07:27,230 Why do you think he chose that kind of brothel? 111 00:07:29,150 --> 00:07:30,600 Why is that? 112 00:07:31,470 --> 00:07:37,470 Shangguan Zhi is actually the daughter of the traitor Yang Ji'an. 113 00:07:37,470 --> 00:07:40,110 She's Yang Caiwei. 114 00:07:46,590 --> 00:07:49,070 Are you sure? 115 00:07:50,560 --> 00:07:55,150 Such a bizarre thing happened in this world. 116 00:07:55,150 --> 00:07:59,270 How could Shangguan Zhi be Yang Caiwei? 117 00:07:59,270 --> 00:08:03,470 Investigate what Shangguan Zhi has done in Heyang. 118 00:08:03,470 --> 00:08:05,430 If she really is the daughter of the Yang family, 119 00:08:05,430 --> 00:08:11,110 this time, we must let her and Pan Yue die together. 120 00:08:16,160 --> 00:08:17,579 - Your Highness. - Your injuries are not healed yet, 121 00:08:17,579 --> 00:08:18,710 so please sit down. 122 00:08:18,710 --> 00:08:20,070 Alright. 123 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:29,680 Your Highness, yesterday, there was an urgent message to the capital. 124 00:08:29,680 --> 00:08:31,640 Has anything serious happened? 125 00:08:31,640 --> 00:08:34,920 Soldiers stationed in the northwest mutinied over the non-payment of wages. 126 00:08:34,920 --> 00:08:37,440 The Jiang clan invaded, causing an urgency at the border. 127 00:08:37,440 --> 00:08:39,920 General Lu, who is in charge of military affairs in the northwest 128 00:08:39,920 --> 00:08:43,760 finally repelled the enemy after several hard-fought battles. 129 00:08:43,760 --> 00:08:45,240 After a thorough investigation by the court, 130 00:08:45,240 --> 00:08:48,270 it was found that General Lu turned out to be part of the Jiang clan from Luoxi. 131 00:08:48,270 --> 00:08:50,760 He changed his military status when he was still a lieutenant. 132 00:08:50,760 --> 00:08:54,560 His Majesty suspects that General Lu is a spy from the Jiang clan 133 00:08:54,560 --> 00:08:59,070 and immediately summoned my brother-in-law and other ministers to discuss this matter. 134 00:08:59,070 --> 00:09:03,680 As a result, General Lu was removed from his position as Grand Marshal 135 00:09:03,680 --> 00:09:06,240 and detained in the prison of the Law Enforcement Office. 136 00:09:06,240 --> 00:09:10,140 The Grand Marshal? He is one of the three highest-ranking officials. 137 00:09:10,140 --> 00:09:11,950 How could he be a spy of the Jiang clan? 138 00:09:11,950 --> 00:09:13,680 I am also very surprised. 139 00:09:13,680 --> 00:09:15,950 General Lu has a good reputation. 140 00:09:15,950 --> 00:09:19,200 If he really were the mastermind who has been planning for years, 141 00:09:19,200 --> 00:09:23,470 it should have been easy for him to take action. 142 00:09:23,470 --> 00:09:26,630 Why bother repelling the Jiang clan several times? 143 00:09:26,630 --> 00:09:30,200 I think this matter is not that simple. 144 00:09:30,200 --> 00:09:34,560 By the way, are there any discoveries, for the investigation of Luoxi officials? 145 00:09:34,560 --> 00:09:37,760 Yes, there are. We need the Jingchang's military records from twelve years ago. 146 00:09:37,760 --> 00:09:39,630 Can Your Highness find a way to get them? 147 00:09:39,630 --> 00:09:43,390 My brother-in-law is in charge of the military documents. I'll go back and look for them. 148 00:09:43,390 --> 00:09:44,630 Thank you. 149 00:09:44,630 --> 00:09:49,910 Caiwei and I will go and see General Lu later. We'll find a place to meet later. 150 00:09:49,910 --> 00:09:52,120 Let's meet at the Fengya Garden. 151 00:09:52,120 --> 00:09:53,510 Sure. 152 00:09:55,390 --> 00:09:58,390 The prison is crowded and chaotic. Wait for me in the carriage later. 153 00:09:58,390 --> 00:09:59,780 I will. 154 00:09:59,780 --> 00:10:03,860 [Law Enforcement Office] 155 00:10:09,200 --> 00:10:10,880 Prince Consort? 156 00:10:10,880 --> 00:10:14,360 Aren't you busy preparing for the wedding? How come you're in this filthy prison? 157 00:10:14,360 --> 00:10:16,590 The Princess asked me to see General Lu. 158 00:10:16,590 --> 00:10:18,510 There's a private matter to ask him about. 159 00:10:18,510 --> 00:10:20,390 This way, Prince Consort. 160 00:10:28,360 --> 00:10:30,070 Hold on. 161 00:10:49,120 --> 00:10:51,190 You look good. 162 00:10:52,590 --> 00:10:57,000 I thought that cut would stop you for a few days. 163 00:10:57,000 --> 00:10:59,070 Father, what is it? 164 00:11:04,470 --> 00:11:08,310 It's about General Lu. Don't get involved in this matter. 165 00:11:09,030 --> 00:11:12,150 Father, rest assured. I got the order from the Princess. 166 00:11:12,150 --> 00:11:14,190 It won't bring trouble to the Pan family. 167 00:11:44,300 --> 00:11:46,740 [Healing Powder] 168 00:12:27,030 --> 00:12:30,390 General Lu, I've prepared some wine and food. 169 00:12:30,390 --> 00:12:33,430 Would you like to drink with me? 170 00:12:34,610 --> 00:12:38,920 Please leave. I don't want to see anyone. 171 00:12:38,920 --> 00:12:41,070 Don't you want to clear your name? 172 00:12:41,070 --> 00:12:44,800 Or, are you planning to plead guilty? 173 00:12:44,800 --> 00:12:48,310 The rebellion in the Northwest has nothing to do with me. 174 00:12:49,240 --> 00:12:53,360 However, in the Emperor's eyes, I am the culprit. 175 00:12:54,510 --> 00:12:56,710 What right do you have to talk about clearing my name? 176 00:12:56,710 --> 00:13:01,590 I know the person who framed you is just like you. 177 00:13:01,590 --> 00:13:05,870 He was a member of Jiang clan from Luoxi who changed his nationality. 178 00:13:14,320 --> 00:13:17,480 I am Pan Yue. It's nice meeting you. 179 00:13:28,760 --> 00:13:34,710 Are you Pan Yue? The son of Pan Jin who's going to marry the princess. 180 00:13:34,710 --> 00:13:36,190 Yes, I am. 181 00:13:37,560 --> 00:13:40,510 What did you mean just now? 182 00:13:40,510 --> 00:13:42,200 What do you know exactly? 183 00:13:42,200 --> 00:13:44,920 A spy from the Jiang clan has infiltrated the court. 184 00:13:44,920 --> 00:13:49,390 Over a decade ago, he made his fortune in Heyang using money as his tool. 185 00:13:49,390 --> 00:13:52,750 He gradually got a high position within the court. 186 00:13:53,390 --> 00:13:58,680 The reason why I'm here is to get you to explain, and uncover the truth. 187 00:14:31,950 --> 00:14:33,480 Your Highness. 188 00:14:35,760 --> 00:14:37,470 Quan. 189 00:14:37,470 --> 00:14:40,950 Why are you here in my study? 190 00:14:42,270 --> 00:14:46,440 I have a friend who asked me to find a long-lost friend in the military. 191 00:14:46,440 --> 00:14:48,800 This person changed his name. 192 00:14:48,800 --> 00:14:51,120 This is why I want to look through the past military registers 193 00:14:51,120 --> 00:14:53,870 and see if I can find any clues. 194 00:14:58,760 --> 00:15:00,630 You've come to the right person for that. 195 00:15:00,630 --> 00:15:04,150 I'm still keeping the military rosters of over a decade ago. 196 00:15:04,150 --> 00:15:07,920 Mine are even more complete than what the Ministry of War has. Let me get them for you. 197 00:15:07,920 --> 00:15:09,750 Thank you, Quan. 198 00:15:19,390 --> 00:15:20,870 Take your time. 199 00:15:32,220 --> 00:15:35,420 [Northwestern Military Annals] 200 00:15:39,440 --> 00:15:41,630 What do you want from me? 201 00:15:43,630 --> 00:15:47,600 I want to ask you about how military funds could have gone missing. 202 00:15:48,240 --> 00:15:50,430 Let me tell you something. 203 00:15:50,430 --> 00:15:55,320 The military funds for the Northwestern soldiers are supplied from local salt taxes. 204 00:15:55,320 --> 00:16:00,360 However, in recent years, illegal salt from the Jiang clan has been flooding the market. 205 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:03,140 Illegal salt is cheap, leading to low prices for official salt 206 00:16:03,140 --> 00:16:04,150 and difficulties in collecting salt taxes. 207 00:16:04,150 --> 00:16:06,630 The soldiers in the Northwest are living in hardship. 208 00:16:06,630 --> 00:16:10,310 Someone in the military camp took the opportunity to cause trouble, 209 00:16:10,310 --> 00:16:13,110 accusing the commanding officer of embezzlement. 210 00:16:13,110 --> 00:16:15,230 The commanding officer sent troops to suppress the chaos. 211 00:16:15,230 --> 00:16:19,550 This resulted in the death of a soldier. 212 00:16:19,550 --> 00:16:23,630 The matter led to this rebellion. 213 00:16:23,630 --> 00:16:26,400 I once found a place where they hid the smuggled salt in Heyang. 214 00:16:26,400 --> 00:16:29,430 Looks like this batch of salt likely originated from Heyang. 215 00:16:29,430 --> 00:16:34,880 If you are removed from the office, the court will definitely appoint a new Grand Marshal. 216 00:16:35,500 --> 00:16:38,720 May I know if you were to be removed from office, 217 00:16:38,720 --> 00:16:40,310 who would be the most qualified to take your place? 218 00:16:40,310 --> 00:16:42,920 The General, Xun Jian. 219 00:16:42,920 --> 00:16:47,790 Apart from him, the other candidates have similar qualifications. 220 00:16:48,840 --> 00:16:51,910 Seems like he will get the most benefit. 221 00:16:51,910 --> 00:16:54,440 - Is it him? - No. 222 00:16:54,440 --> 00:16:58,000 Xun Jian is from Hanzhong, not from Luoxi. 223 00:16:58,000 --> 00:17:01,880 Moreover, he is already old, and unable to work hard anymore. 224 00:17:01,880 --> 00:17:07,200 Even if the Emperor appoints him, he will most likely decline the position. 225 00:17:07,200 --> 00:17:11,070 Since you're aware of this matter, the spy might also be aware of it. 226 00:17:11,070 --> 00:17:12,380 You're right. 227 00:17:13,190 --> 00:17:15,830 In that case, can you try to recall it? 228 00:17:15,830 --> 00:17:18,160 Are there any other high-ranking officials in the Ministry of War just like you 229 00:17:18,160 --> 00:17:20,960 who changed their nationalities a decade ago? 230 00:17:23,190 --> 00:17:28,560 It's hard to remember events from over a decade ago. 231 00:17:29,880 --> 00:17:32,460 Do you know if there are any high-ranking officials in the Ministry of War 232 00:17:32,460 --> 00:17:34,040 who dealt with Heyang? 233 00:17:34,040 --> 00:17:38,750 Or, perhaps any henchman of a senior official whose right eye is slightly yellowish? 234 00:17:43,520 --> 00:17:45,870 I can't really recall. 235 00:17:49,440 --> 00:17:51,410 I've heard that since you were imprisoned, 236 00:17:51,410 --> 00:17:52,950 you've been on a hunger strike as a form of protest. 237 00:17:52,950 --> 00:17:56,750 You should eat something first. Let's think while eating. 238 00:18:06,230 --> 00:18:09,510 General Lu, why are you rolling up your sleeves like that? 239 00:18:10,470 --> 00:18:12,800 We Luoxi people have been riding horses since we were young. 240 00:18:12,800 --> 00:18:15,680 We're not used to the attire of the Central Plains. 241 00:18:15,680 --> 00:18:18,720 Especially these inconvenient wide sleeves. 242 00:18:18,720 --> 00:18:22,700 So I've developed the habit of rolling up my sleeves when eating. 243 00:18:24,240 --> 00:18:27,160 Darling, can we eat now? 244 00:18:27,160 --> 00:18:30,870 Look, this freshly steamed sea bass with osmanthus is good. 245 00:18:32,640 --> 00:18:34,600 It's him. 246 00:18:43,900 --> 00:18:46,780 [Northwestern Military Annals] 247 00:18:54,120 --> 00:18:55,560 Your Highness. 248 00:18:56,430 --> 00:18:58,070 Have you found it? 249 00:18:58,070 --> 00:18:59,600 Not yet. 250 00:19:02,880 --> 00:19:05,390 I have another one here. 251 00:19:07,080 --> 00:19:09,030 Let's see if it's in here. 252 00:19:31,900 --> 00:19:34,500 [Jia Quan, native of Zhuo County, Youzhou] 253 00:19:46,980 --> 00:19:53,260 [Yuchi Changqing, native of Jiang clan, Luoxi] 254 00:19:58,880 --> 00:20:02,990 It seems that Your Highness found it. 255 00:20:06,650 --> 00:20:09,300 The mastermind is actually Grand Commandant Jia. 256 00:20:11,510 --> 00:20:13,480 Zhuo Lanjiang tried to assassinate me in the Grand Commandant's Residence. 257 00:20:13,480 --> 00:20:16,110 Now that I think about it, it was Jia Quan who led me 258 00:20:16,110 --> 00:20:19,270 step by step towards Zhuo Lanjiang's hideout. 259 00:20:19,270 --> 00:20:24,427 Moreover, with his official position and records, he's one of the successors. 260 00:20:24,427 --> 00:20:26,750 With the Empress' favor for the Princesses, 261 00:20:26,750 --> 00:20:30,950 and a few good words from her in front of the Emperor, he will definitely stand out. 262 00:20:31,640 --> 00:20:35,680 Grand Commandant Jia must have used Mrs. Jia in pushing the wedding forward. 263 00:20:37,030 --> 00:20:38,840 The Princess went to look for the records at the Grand Commandant's Residence. 264 00:20:38,840 --> 00:20:42,110 If Grand Commandant Jia catches her, she will be in danger. 265 00:20:43,480 --> 00:20:45,480 It's almost time to meet her. 266 00:20:45,480 --> 00:20:48,000 I wonder if she's still at the Grand Commandant's Residence. 267 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,760 You go to Fengya Garden first. I'll go to the Grand Commandant's Residence. 268 00:20:49,760 --> 00:20:50,920 Let's split up and find her. 269 00:20:50,920 --> 00:20:52,290 Okay. 270 00:20:54,550 --> 00:20:57,040 No... No. 271 00:20:57,760 --> 00:21:00,520 I didn't find the name. I'll think of another way. 272 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:02,600 Thank you, Quan. 273 00:21:02,600 --> 00:21:04,870 Are you sure you want to go? 274 00:21:45,790 --> 00:21:51,910 Look, how gentle and beautiful she is. 275 00:21:51,910 --> 00:21:56,870 I must have done something great in my past life to have been able to marry her. 276 00:21:58,520 --> 00:22:04,950 If you don't want your sister to end up like your parents, 277 00:22:04,950 --> 00:22:08,470 you'd better behave and listen to me. 278 00:22:34,880 --> 00:22:41,920 From the beginning, was it a conspiracy that you married my sister? 279 00:22:46,840 --> 00:22:52,990 Twelve years ago, I killed your parents with my own hands. 280 00:22:53,600 --> 00:22:58,520 But I spared both of you. 281 00:22:58,520 --> 00:23:03,190 Although your sister has had a leg problem since then, she married me. 282 00:23:03,190 --> 00:23:06,590 Consider this as repaying my mercy for not killing her. 283 00:23:08,430 --> 00:23:11,950 This is such a wonderful thing. 284 00:23:11,950 --> 00:23:14,400 How could you call it a conspiracy? 285 00:23:14,400 --> 00:23:18,560 If you dare harm me and my sister, Her Majesty will never let you off! 286 00:23:21,950 --> 00:23:26,480 I have thousands of ways to explain to the Empress. 287 00:23:26,480 --> 00:23:29,040 As long as I make it look like an accident, 288 00:23:30,360 --> 00:23:35,800 nobody will suspect me since I have always been a loving husband. 289 00:23:47,120 --> 00:23:49,490 My sister knows nothing. 290 00:23:50,880 --> 00:23:52,750 I beg you to spare her. 291 00:23:55,790 --> 00:23:57,750 I will do anything you tell me to. 292 00:24:02,670 --> 00:24:06,040 You're a smart person. 293 00:24:09,120 --> 00:24:14,200 Don't worry. I don't want to be so ruthless. 294 00:24:15,070 --> 00:24:17,590 As long as you promise me one thing, 295 00:24:18,430 --> 00:24:22,760 I will keep your sister safe. 296 00:24:22,760 --> 00:24:24,400 What is it? 297 00:24:26,840 --> 00:24:28,470 Kill a person for me. 298 00:24:34,980 --> 00:24:39,020 [Fengya Garden] 299 00:24:40,040 --> 00:24:41,825 - Is the Princess here yet? - She has just arrived, 300 00:24:41,825 --> 00:24:44,000 and she is now waiting in the room. 301 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:47,920 Miss Shangguan, you still have the cheek to come to the Princess? 302 00:24:53,830 --> 00:24:55,510 Your Highness. 303 00:24:58,670 --> 00:25:00,230 Your Highness. 304 00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:09,870 Your Highness. 305 00:25:30,190 --> 00:25:32,840 Your Highness, what's happened? 306 00:25:33,880 --> 00:25:35,520 I'm sorry. 307 00:25:43,200 --> 00:25:45,520 Miss, where is the Princess? 308 00:25:45,520 --> 00:25:49,470 I don't know. I haven't seen Her Highness in a while. I'm going to look for her now. 309 00:25:55,000 --> 00:25:57,000 Mr. Pan? 310 00:25:57,000 --> 00:26:00,800 You seem to be in a hurry. Has something happened? 311 00:26:11,800 --> 00:26:15,120 It's nothing important, but some trivial matter regarding the wedding. 312 00:26:15,120 --> 00:26:17,240 I want to discuss it with the Princess. 313 00:26:17,240 --> 00:26:20,590 Since she's not around, I'm leaving now. 314 00:26:38,790 --> 00:26:42,240 Her Highness must be teaching Shangguan Zhi a lesson. 315 00:26:42,240 --> 00:26:44,040 I'll go take a look. 316 00:27:11,670 --> 00:27:13,680 Murder! 317 00:27:39,720 --> 00:27:41,910 Shangguan Zhi, the daughter of a merchant, 318 00:27:41,910 --> 00:27:45,520 was caught murdering Princess Changle out of jealousy, with solid evidence. 319 00:27:45,520 --> 00:27:48,020 Three days later, a trial will be held at Law Enforcement Office 320 00:27:48,020 --> 00:27:49,880 - to be shown as an exemplar. - Great! 321 00:27:49,880 --> 00:27:51,270 [Notice] 322 00:27:51,270 --> 00:27:55,550 How dare the daughter of a merchant act treacherously, and murder the Princess. 323 00:27:55,550 --> 00:27:58,360 - Exactly! - She's really audacious! 324 00:27:58,360 --> 00:28:00,939 If there were nothing between Mr. Pan and Shangguan Zhi, 325 00:28:00,939 --> 00:28:03,508 - this tragedy wouldn't have happened. - Exactly. 326 00:28:03,508 --> 00:28:07,430 In just four months, two wives of Mr. Pan died. 327 00:28:07,430 --> 00:28:10,150 Nobody would believe he's innocent. 328 00:28:10,150 --> 00:28:13,640 I've also heard that his mother committed suicide because of him. 329 00:28:13,640 --> 00:28:16,770 A person like him is still a disaster even if he looks good. 330 00:28:16,770 --> 00:28:18,480 I agree. Why would such a person exist? 331 00:28:18,480 --> 00:28:21,480 A perfect person like Mr. Pan... 332 00:28:21,480 --> 00:28:23,670 - How disappointing! - Yes! 333 00:28:23,670 --> 00:28:24,880 Let's leave... 334 00:28:24,880 --> 00:28:26,430 - Let's leave. - Let's go. 335 00:28:26,430 --> 00:28:27,790 - It's none of our business. - Let's leave. 336 00:28:27,790 --> 00:28:28,720 - Let's go. - Let's go. 337 00:28:28,720 --> 00:28:30,160 This is unbelievable. 338 00:28:33,900 --> 00:28:40,580 [Biography of Mr. Pan] 339 00:28:50,240 --> 00:28:55,650 What a fair, young lady. It's a pity that you'll be executed because of a man. 340 00:28:56,360 --> 00:28:59,120 I like your strong personality. 341 00:28:59,120 --> 00:29:00,600 - Forget it. - No... 342 00:29:00,600 --> 00:29:03,640 This case involves the imperial family. Let's not get ourselves into trouble. 343 00:29:03,640 --> 00:29:05,400 Let's starve her for a few days and see her suffer. 344 00:29:05,400 --> 00:29:06,520 - Let's leave. - Wait... 345 00:29:06,520 --> 00:29:07,910 - Leave. - Look at this girl. 346 00:29:07,910 --> 00:29:11,160 - Fair and young. What a waste. - Let's go now! 347 00:29:28,240 --> 00:29:29,830 Your Highness. 348 00:29:32,800 --> 00:29:34,500 Your Highness. 349 00:29:49,530 --> 00:29:52,410 Your Highness, what's happened? 350 00:30:06,430 --> 00:30:08,110 I'm sorry. 351 00:30:14,220 --> 00:30:17,590 Your Highness! Your Highness! 352 00:30:17,590 --> 00:30:19,120 Your Highness! 353 00:30:23,650 --> 00:30:30,440 Jia Quan is using my sister's life to make me do this. 354 00:30:31,070 --> 00:30:35,600 I'm sorry for all that I put you through! 355 00:30:35,600 --> 00:30:37,280 Please don't blame me. 356 00:30:38,550 --> 00:30:41,834 Your Highness... 357 00:30:41,834 --> 00:30:44,190 Tell my sister this. 358 00:30:44,190 --> 00:30:52,190 The incident of Qixia Ridge due to spouse. 359 00:30:56,880 --> 00:31:00,110 Your Highness! 360 00:31:57,840 --> 00:31:59,320 Sir. 361 00:32:00,880 --> 00:32:02,670 What's going on? 362 00:32:02,670 --> 00:32:05,880 Mr. Pan is begging Master to let him see Shangguan Zhi at the Law Enforcement Office. 363 00:32:05,880 --> 00:32:09,160 Master rejected the request. He's been kneeling all day. 364 00:32:24,760 --> 00:32:27,310 Isn't this my arrogant eldest brother? 365 00:32:27,310 --> 00:32:30,150 Why are you looking so pathetic now? 366 00:32:30,150 --> 00:32:34,350 I almost didn't recognize you just now. 367 00:32:35,270 --> 00:32:41,150 Seeing your pitiful look makes me feel truly sorry for you. 368 00:32:41,150 --> 00:32:42,430 Our father is unbelievable. 369 00:32:42,430 --> 00:32:46,310 Not only did he reject your request, but he also doesn't let you eat. 370 00:32:46,310 --> 00:32:48,150 I've got something hot here for you. 371 00:32:48,150 --> 00:32:51,830 Eat it while it's still warm. 372 00:32:53,790 --> 00:32:56,200 Here. 373 00:33:21,120 --> 00:33:26,400 Yue, why are you doing this to yourself? 374 00:33:26,400 --> 00:33:29,360 At least have a bit of it. 375 00:33:29,360 --> 00:33:32,110 Hui, that's enough! 376 00:33:33,270 --> 00:33:34,800 Father. 377 00:33:38,060 --> 00:33:42,140 ♫ I wish upon you all that is well ♫ 378 00:33:43,600 --> 00:33:46,000 The case has been handed over to the Grand Commandant Jia. 379 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,950 There's no use for you to be begging me. 380 00:33:47,950 --> 00:33:49,470 I know. 381 00:33:50,360 --> 00:33:53,030 I just want to see her. 382 00:33:53,030 --> 00:33:55,000 You should leave. 383 00:33:55,000 --> 00:33:59,150 Even if you kneel here until you die, I won't let you see her. 384 00:33:59,150 --> 00:34:01,230 If so, I will kneel until I die. 385 00:34:03,260 --> 00:34:07,580 ♫ Longing turns to ashes, ashes scatter to thin air ♫ 386 00:34:07,580 --> 00:34:11,580 ♫ Wait for a chance to start anew after the past life ends ♫ 387 00:34:11,580 --> 00:34:15,580 ♫ Despite countless thoughts ♫ 388 00:34:15,580 --> 00:34:19,220 ♫ What should I do with my aching body? ♫ 389 00:34:19,220 --> 00:34:23,580 ♫ Attracted by the setting moon and refuse to leave ♫ 390 00:34:23,580 --> 00:34:28,100 ♫ Don't forget the way you came ♫ 391 00:34:28,100 --> 00:34:31,860 ♫ Even with great tact ♫ 392 00:34:31,860 --> 00:34:35,540 ♫ How do you plan for love and revenge? ♫ 393 00:34:35,540 --> 00:34:39,860 ♫ Longing turns to ashes, ashes scatter to thin air ♫ 394 00:34:39,860 --> 00:34:43,860 ♫ Wait for a chance to start anew after the past life ends ♫ 395 00:34:43,860 --> 00:34:47,860 ♫ Despite countless thoughts ♫ 396 00:34:47,860 --> 00:34:52,220 ♫ What should I do with my aching body ♫ 397 00:34:55,120 --> 00:34:57,640 Let's see how long you can endure this. 398 00:35:02,700 --> 00:35:10,460 ♫ Embracing the night breeze, holding a jade hairpin in my hand ♫ 399 00:35:10,460 --> 00:35:20,500 ♫ A bright heart worn by tragedies ♫ 400 00:35:47,880 --> 00:35:49,840 This child is so fair and tender. 401 00:35:49,840 --> 00:35:51,960 He is sure blessed. 402 00:35:58,510 --> 00:36:01,640 Of course I must give him a nice name. 403 00:36:02,310 --> 00:36:04,270 Let's name him 404 00:36:05,200 --> 00:36:06,880 Pan Yue. 405 00:36:06,880 --> 00:36:08,510 What do you think? 406 00:36:12,310 --> 00:36:14,230 He is my firstborn. 407 00:36:14,230 --> 00:36:17,640 I hope our ancestors will give him their blessings 408 00:36:17,640 --> 00:36:20,880 and grant him a lifetime of peace and joy. 409 00:36:20,880 --> 00:36:22,880 Yue. 410 00:36:22,880 --> 00:36:25,000 - Yue. - Yue. 411 00:36:27,960 --> 00:36:32,550 Master, the teacher told me earlier that Young Master's essay is very well written. 412 00:36:32,550 --> 00:36:34,280 He complimented it well. 413 00:36:34,280 --> 00:36:38,550 He called him a child with splendid future prospects 414 00:36:38,550 --> 00:36:40,430 who will grow up to be a brilliant young man. 415 00:36:41,630 --> 00:36:46,280 Young Master has been waiting here, for you to read his essay. 416 00:36:46,280 --> 00:36:47,960 When I was at the Pan Mansion delivering things today, 417 00:36:47,960 --> 00:36:52,240 I saw Mr. Pan's son. He is really handsome. He looks nothing like his father. 418 00:36:53,280 --> 00:36:55,040 I heard from the servants at the Pan Mansion. 419 00:36:55,040 --> 00:36:57,910 They don't even know if he is really Mr. Pan's son. 420 00:37:00,680 --> 00:37:02,960 - Got it. - Master! 421 00:37:02,960 --> 00:37:05,240 Something bad happened! Madam is... 422 00:37:12,200 --> 00:37:13,800 Madam! 423 00:37:14,520 --> 00:37:15,950 Madam! 424 00:37:16,870 --> 00:37:18,390 Madam. 425 00:37:20,590 --> 00:37:23,630 - Madam... - Mother! 426 00:37:23,630 --> 00:37:27,240 The rumors hurt, and only death can prove my innocence. 427 00:37:27,240 --> 00:37:31,720 Our child is innocent. Please take good care of him. 428 00:37:48,350 --> 00:37:53,430 If I won't let you see her, are you really planning to kneel until you die? 429 00:37:54,070 --> 00:37:56,520 This is the only thing I can do. 430 00:37:58,070 --> 00:38:03,040 If the father and the son fight, the family is not harmonious. 431 00:38:03,040 --> 00:38:06,630 What is the meaning of me being prudent? 432 00:38:06,630 --> 00:38:11,190 If your deceased mother knew about this, she would blame me. 433 00:38:14,310 --> 00:38:16,080 Get up. 434 00:38:24,200 --> 00:38:25,760 Yue! 435 00:39:06,200 --> 00:39:14,360 ♫ Like the dew, we wait for the glimmer of light to greet the morning ♫ 436 00:39:14,360 --> 00:39:21,560 ♫ How many looks do we need to affirm each other? ♫ 437 00:39:21,560 --> 00:39:25,280 ♫ It's sincerity that fools me ♫ 438 00:39:25,280 --> 00:39:29,540 ♫ But it's seriousness that traps you ♫ 439 00:39:29,540 --> 00:39:36,320 ♫ The depth of the past is best left unexplored ♫ 440 00:39:36,320 --> 00:39:39,940 ♫ How many more falls do I have to experience ♫ 441 00:39:39,940 --> 00:39:43,820 ♫ Before I can face love and hatred with grace? ♫ 442 00:39:43,820 --> 00:39:47,300 ♫ Don't ask if it's a moment ♫ 443 00:39:47,300 --> 00:39:51,020 ♫ Of liberation or cowardice to let go ♫ 444 00:39:51,020 --> 00:39:55,420 ♫ Perhaps it's a misstep into your heart, it's a hasty feeling ♫ 445 00:39:55,420 --> 00:39:59,100 ♫ It's an unwillingness to be just a passer-by with you ♫ 446 00:39:59,100 --> 00:40:03,400 ♫ Even if I were to die after a few intense struggles ♫ 447 00:40:03,400 --> 00:40:06,420 ♫ I would have lived a life worth living ♫ 448 00:40:06,420 --> 00:40:10,940 ♫ If grasses and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 449 00:40:10,940 --> 00:40:14,260 ♫ It's good to be alive even for a short moment ♫ 450 00:40:14,260 --> 00:40:18,100 ♫ I wish I could be worthy of the thoughts ♫ 451 00:40:18,100 --> 00:40:25,180 ♫ And I wish I could be worthy of the love ♫ 452 00:40:25,180 --> 00:40:29,880 ♫ Perhaps it's a misstep into your heart, it's a hasty feeling ♫ 453 00:40:29,880 --> 00:40:33,305 ♫ It's an unwillingness to be just a passer-by with you ♫ 454 00:40:33,305 --> 00:40:37,600 ♫ Even if I were to die after a few intense struggles ♫ 455 00:40:37,600 --> 00:40:40,660 ♫ I would have lived a life worth living ♫ 456 00:40:40,660 --> 00:40:45,140 ♫ If grasses and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 457 00:40:45,140 --> 00:40:48,680 ♫ It's good to be alive even for a short moment ♫ 458 00:40:48,680 --> 00:40:52,520 ♫ I wish I could be worthy of the thoughts ♫ 459 00:40:52,520 --> 00:40:59,840 ♫ And I wish I could be worthy of the love ♫ 460 00:41:00,880 --> 00:41:08,800 ♫ Be worthy of this love ♫