1 00:00:31,120 --> 00:00:32,320 Host 2 00:00:32,320 --> 00:00:34,320 the ceremony? 3 00:00:35,960 --> 00:00:36,750 Sure. 4 00:00:37,640 --> 00:00:38,960 But don't expect me 5 00:00:39,880 --> 00:00:42,240 to pay for it. 6 00:00:43,430 --> 00:00:45,840 The Ji family will handle all costs. 7 00:00:46,840 --> 00:00:48,750 Not just the catering. 8 00:00:49,240 --> 00:00:50,920 I'm her father, 9 00:00:51,320 --> 00:00:52,240 arriving empty-handed 10 00:00:52,670 --> 00:00:55,960 would be humiliating. 11 00:00:57,240 --> 00:00:58,600 The Ji name carries weight. 12 00:01:00,150 --> 00:01:03,150 Ordinary gold 13 00:01:03,150 --> 00:01:04,640 and silk? 14 00:01:05,950 --> 00:01:08,480 Beneath you. 15 00:01:09,590 --> 00:01:10,310 So perhaps 16 00:01:10,789 --> 00:01:11,480 you'd cover 17 00:01:11,480 --> 00:01:13,950 my gift as well? 18 00:01:31,070 --> 00:01:32,640 [Right then, I understood.] 19 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:34,870 [Every love that ever truly existed] 20 00:01:35,229 --> 00:01:36,400 [was a gift of fortune.] 21 00:01:37,200 --> 00:01:38,120 [Parent and child.] 22 00:01:38,400 --> 00:01:39,280 [Husband and wife.] 23 00:01:39,479 --> 00:01:40,150 [None of them any different.] 24 00:01:41,039 --> 00:01:41,870 [When it's there, it's there.] 25 00:01:42,430 --> 00:01:43,120 [When it isn't...] 26 00:01:43,400 --> 00:01:44,400 [no force on earth can conjure it.] 27 00:02:00,510 --> 00:02:01,280 Grandmother's already 28 00:02:01,430 --> 00:02:02,510 sorted your gift. 29 00:02:03,280 --> 00:02:04,480 It's sitting in the storehouse. 30 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:06,480 Give us your word, 31 00:02:07,310 --> 00:02:07,790 and 32 00:02:08,280 --> 00:02:09,590 it's yours tomorrow. 33 00:02:23,800 --> 00:02:24,840 To think this slip of a girl 34 00:02:25,120 --> 00:02:25,590 could shadow 35 00:02:25,590 --> 00:02:26,750 my love's entire fate. 36 00:02:26,910 --> 00:02:27,710 Bind her. 37 00:02:27,870 --> 00:02:28,680 Send her away. 38 00:02:28,840 --> 00:02:29,190 Yes, my lord. 39 00:02:38,680 --> 00:02:39,590 [I will never beg] 40 00:02:39,590 --> 00:02:40,520 [to be loved again.] 41 00:02:41,360 --> 00:02:42,710 [I'll only tend to the hearts] 42 00:02:43,190 --> 00:02:44,430 [that have already chosen me.] 43 00:03:47,470 --> 00:03:48,960 What's done is done. 44 00:03:49,680 --> 00:03:51,030 You've had your say. 45 00:03:52,190 --> 00:03:53,680 But the ceremony 46 00:03:53,680 --> 00:03:54,710 will go forward. 47 00:03:55,079 --> 00:03:57,079 And your father will be invited. 48 00:03:57,520 --> 00:03:58,470 Why hold 49 00:03:58,560 --> 00:04:00,120 a ceremony at all? 50 00:04:00,910 --> 00:04:03,150 Every woman comes of age. 51 00:04:03,680 --> 00:04:05,190 There's nothing remarkable about that. 52 00:04:07,240 --> 00:04:08,840 What kind of nonsense is that? 53 00:04:10,430 --> 00:04:11,710 I know it stings, 54 00:04:12,150 --> 00:04:13,750 watching us 55 00:04:13,750 --> 00:04:15,030 go to your father hat in hand. 56 00:04:15,750 --> 00:04:16,870 But hear me: 57 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:18,510 none of that matters. 58 00:04:19,070 --> 00:04:21,750 What matters is this ceremony. 59 00:04:22,270 --> 00:04:23,870 The defining rite 60 00:04:24,560 --> 00:04:26,240 of a woman's life. 61 00:04:26,870 --> 00:04:29,040 Your first true entrance into the world. 62 00:04:30,120 --> 00:04:31,040 And it determines 63 00:04:31,040 --> 00:04:32,750 the match you'll make. 64 00:04:33,310 --> 00:04:34,870 Without it, 65 00:04:35,430 --> 00:04:37,070 how will anyone ever see 66 00:04:37,480 --> 00:04:39,159 the woman you've become? 67 00:04:40,600 --> 00:04:41,720 What exactly is so amusing? 68 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:43,430 Grandmother, 69 00:04:43,750 --> 00:04:45,240 rest easy. 70 00:04:45,240 --> 00:04:46,800 The concern isn't that 71 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:48,000 no one knows her. 72 00:04:48,040 --> 00:04:49,000 It's that far too many already do. 73 00:04:50,190 --> 00:04:52,040 You're asking for it! 74 00:04:52,630 --> 00:04:53,270 Very well. 75 00:04:53,600 --> 00:04:54,240 Honestly? 76 00:04:54,950 --> 00:04:56,680 I'd never feel right 77 00:04:56,830 --> 00:04:58,270 handing her to strangers. 78 00:04:58,870 --> 00:05:00,390 You two are so close already, 79 00:05:00,800 --> 00:05:01,560 why not 80 00:05:01,630 --> 00:05:02,830 keep things simple? 81 00:05:03,360 --> 00:05:05,070 Spare us all those 82 00:05:05,390 --> 00:05:06,800 hollow formalities. 83 00:05:10,120 --> 00:05:10,800 No, no, 84 00:05:11,070 --> 00:05:11,720 Grandmother, please... 85 00:05:11,920 --> 00:05:13,070 That ceremony 86 00:05:13,270 --> 00:05:14,190 is happening. 87 00:05:14,310 --> 00:05:15,190 I was being ridiculous. 88 00:05:15,360 --> 00:05:16,680 I get it now. 89 00:05:16,680 --> 00:05:17,800 Quite right, Grandmother! 90 00:05:18,190 --> 00:05:19,240 A girl like her 91 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:20,630 deserves nothing less 92 00:05:20,750 --> 00:05:21,870 than the grandest ceremony 93 00:05:21,870 --> 00:05:23,240 imaginable! 94 00:05:23,560 --> 00:05:24,430 Let every village... 95 00:05:25,830 --> 00:05:26,240 no, 96 00:05:27,000 --> 00:05:28,560 let the whole realm 97 00:05:28,800 --> 00:05:31,040 witness her extraordinary grace 98 00:05:31,160 --> 00:05:32,040 and beauty! 99 00:05:32,190 --> 00:05:33,000 Enough. 100 00:05:33,240 --> 00:05:33,800 I know precisely 101 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:35,159 what you're after. 102 00:05:35,310 --> 00:05:36,040 Now out, 103 00:05:36,430 --> 00:05:37,560 we have matters 104 00:05:37,560 --> 00:05:38,600 to attend to. 105 00:05:46,920 --> 00:05:48,310 Where did you dig those words up? 106 00:05:55,120 --> 00:05:55,870 Hey, 107 00:05:56,720 --> 00:05:57,630 that was uncalled for! 108 00:05:57,870 --> 00:05:59,310 You mocked me first! 109 00:06:00,310 --> 00:06:01,070 So 110 00:06:01,070 --> 00:06:02,360 you did notice. 111 00:06:02,600 --> 00:06:03,310 And I haven't even touched on 112 00:06:03,310 --> 00:06:04,560 your little bonfire yet. 113 00:06:04,870 --> 00:06:06,070 Aren't you the insensitive one! 114 00:06:06,750 --> 00:06:07,750 Every last coin, 115 00:06:07,870 --> 00:06:08,950 I'll earn it back! 116 00:06:11,070 --> 00:06:12,600 I'm not asking you for a single coin. 117 00:06:13,430 --> 00:06:14,430 I'm saying, 118 00:06:15,120 --> 00:06:15,950 at least do it 119 00:06:15,950 --> 00:06:17,160 for Grandmother. 120 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:19,120 Can you just show some grace? 121 00:06:19,240 --> 00:06:20,310 What would grace accomplish? 122 00:06:20,830 --> 00:06:22,160 If the ceremony falls apart, 123 00:06:22,360 --> 00:06:23,950 my name suffers a little, nothing new. 124 00:06:24,600 --> 00:06:25,600 Grandmother will never bring herself 125 00:06:25,600 --> 00:06:26,560 to give me away to anyone. 126 00:06:27,830 --> 00:06:28,750 And in any case... 127 00:06:29,600 --> 00:06:30,040 I still have you, 128 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:31,720 my dear cousin, don't I? 129 00:06:33,159 --> 00:06:34,310 Don't flatter yourself. 130 00:06:34,750 --> 00:06:35,270 Hey... 131 00:06:35,870 --> 00:06:36,390 Jinzhao! 132 00:07:00,430 --> 00:07:01,510 Who is... 133 00:07:03,070 --> 00:07:04,480 Greet Lord Chen, now! 134 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:06,600 My greetings, Lord Chen! 135 00:07:15,510 --> 00:07:16,240 Please, rise. 136 00:07:18,870 --> 00:07:19,750 This is your cousin? 137 00:07:20,480 --> 00:07:21,000 Yes. 138 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,800 She's a bit of a free spirit, 139 00:07:24,070 --> 00:07:25,000 doesn't get out much, 140 00:07:25,480 --> 00:07:26,800 had no idea you'd be here. 141 00:07:27,190 --> 00:07:28,270 My apologies 142 00:07:28,430 --> 00:07:29,680 if she's caused any offense. 143 00:07:32,159 --> 00:07:32,720 Not at all. 144 00:07:33,870 --> 00:07:34,720 You must have come 145 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:36,159 to see my grandmother. 146 00:07:36,920 --> 00:07:38,040 I wouldn't impose, 147 00:07:38,390 --> 00:07:39,680 we shall withdraw. 148 00:08:11,750 --> 00:08:13,310 Alright, enough! 149 00:08:13,750 --> 00:08:15,190 There's no fire. Walk. 150 00:08:15,190 --> 00:08:16,190 Quiet! 151 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:17,870 Keep your distance 152 00:08:18,430 --> 00:08:19,800 from him. 153 00:08:20,630 --> 00:08:21,240 He pushed 154 00:08:21,240 --> 00:08:22,680 a sweeping tax reform, 155 00:08:22,830 --> 00:08:24,390 persuaded His Majesty to dispatch 156 00:08:24,390 --> 00:08:25,630 royal auditors to noble estates. 157 00:08:26,430 --> 00:08:27,830 Now half the court hates him. 158 00:08:27,830 --> 00:08:29,120 Prince Glorian especially. 159 00:08:29,360 --> 00:08:30,190 Now he's "taken ill" 160 00:08:30,430 --> 00:08:31,560 and taken refuge here. 161 00:08:32,120 --> 00:08:32,960 Surely he's the very man 162 00:08:32,960 --> 00:08:34,270 Grandmother's often spoken of, 163 00:08:34,270 --> 00:08:35,150 Lord Chen? 164 00:08:35,750 --> 00:08:36,840 She said his reform 165 00:08:37,000 --> 00:08:39,080 would wipe out half their wealth! 166 00:08:39,630 --> 00:08:40,600 You have no idea 167 00:08:40,789 --> 00:08:42,390 how bad it's gotten. 168 00:08:42,750 --> 00:08:44,030 The whole court is a mess. 169 00:08:44,870 --> 00:08:46,000 Those guys 170 00:08:46,120 --> 00:08:47,510 are in the Emperor's ear 171 00:08:47,510 --> 00:08:48,630 every other day. 172 00:08:49,240 --> 00:08:50,270 And as for Lord Chen? 173 00:08:50,390 --> 00:08:51,080 They would 174 00:08:51,080 --> 00:08:52,480 see him destroyed. 175 00:08:54,120 --> 00:08:54,870 You know, 176 00:08:55,480 --> 00:08:57,030 cut their purse, cut their throat. 177 00:08:57,910 --> 00:08:58,480 These are 178 00:08:58,480 --> 00:08:59,600 merciless men. 179 00:08:59,720 --> 00:09:01,320 Assassination is within their reach. 180 00:09:02,150 --> 00:09:03,120 I must see to 181 00:09:03,120 --> 00:09:04,080 more guards at once. 182 00:09:05,000 --> 00:09:06,200 Not a soul in her own family... 183 00:09:06,200 --> 00:09:06,790 Yeah. 184 00:09:06,870 --> 00:09:07,720 Deigned to 185 00:09:07,720 --> 00:09:08,360 hold a ceremony. 186 00:09:08,360 --> 00:09:08,750 Quite. 187 00:09:08,840 --> 00:09:10,270 So she installs herself here, 188 00:09:10,390 --> 00:09:11,670 and lets the Jis bear it... 189 00:09:13,550 --> 00:09:14,480 -My lady... -My lady... 190 00:09:15,120 --> 00:09:15,750 Go... 191 00:09:26,750 --> 00:09:27,360 My lady, 192 00:09:28,870 --> 00:09:29,840 dusk is falling. 193 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,120 Where are you off to? 194 00:09:32,910 --> 00:09:33,870 The back hill. 195 00:09:37,360 --> 00:09:38,320 Do not follow. 196 00:09:52,080 --> 00:09:53,600 What a perverse world. 197 00:09:54,390 --> 00:09:55,030 I had barely 198 00:09:55,030 --> 00:09:56,480 drawn first breath, 199 00:09:56,790 --> 00:09:58,030 when my father cast me out, 200 00:09:58,030 --> 00:09:59,080 a blemish upon his ambitions. 201 00:09:59,750 --> 00:10:01,630 The moment I found my way home, 202 00:10:02,150 --> 00:10:03,840 he barred the door against me. 203 00:10:05,080 --> 00:10:06,030 Tell me, 204 00:10:07,550 --> 00:10:08,960 was I wrong 205 00:10:09,790 --> 00:10:10,440 to act? 206 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:19,030 The gift is burned. So be it. 207 00:10:20,600 --> 00:10:21,600 What truly galls me 208 00:10:22,390 --> 00:10:23,840 is that the ceremony must proceed. 209 00:10:24,750 --> 00:10:25,720 And that man 210 00:10:26,270 --> 00:10:27,390 must still be invited. 211 00:10:31,510 --> 00:10:32,550 I should have 212 00:10:32,870 --> 00:10:33,960 found another way... 213 00:11:33,390 --> 00:11:34,480 I've taken the trouble 214 00:11:35,600 --> 00:11:36,840 to draft a petition, 215 00:11:36,840 --> 00:11:38,870 calling for the full repeal 216 00:11:39,960 --> 00:11:40,720 of 217 00:11:41,790 --> 00:11:43,670 your tax reform. 218 00:11:45,080 --> 00:11:46,550 You need only add your seal 219 00:11:47,390 --> 00:11:48,080 and things 220 00:11:49,120 --> 00:11:50,080 will end here. 221 00:12:03,840 --> 00:12:04,840 And 222 00:12:05,750 --> 00:12:07,120 should I refuse? 223 00:12:11,270 --> 00:12:12,840 Then I shall 224 00:12:16,390 --> 00:12:18,030 end you here. 225 00:12:20,440 --> 00:12:21,320 Then 226 00:12:22,150 --> 00:12:23,390 so be it. 227 00:12:36,270 --> 00:12:37,390 Chen Yanyun... 228 00:12:38,390 --> 00:12:39,630 a secret army... 229 00:12:39,630 --> 00:12:40,840 How dare you! 230 00:12:42,240 --> 00:12:43,240 This is treason! 231 00:12:43,550 --> 00:12:45,320 You're insane! 232 00:13:00,240 --> 00:13:01,120 Chen Yanyun... 233 00:13:01,670 --> 00:13:02,600 Kill me... 234 00:13:03,030 --> 00:13:04,030 and you'll follow me to the grave! 235 00:13:06,510 --> 00:13:07,390 Is that so? 236 00:13:10,870 --> 00:13:11,510 Chen Yanyun... 237 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,790 Spare my life. 238 00:13:13,120 --> 00:13:14,030 And the nobles 239 00:13:14,150 --> 00:13:15,270 will be on your side! 240 00:13:16,870 --> 00:13:17,840 Spare me and 241 00:13:18,240 --> 00:13:19,080 every man of influence 242 00:13:19,080 --> 00:13:20,080 will back your reform. 243 00:13:25,440 --> 00:13:26,840 What is that... 244 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,510 Did I fall asleep? 245 00:15:07,750 --> 00:15:08,440 Jinzhao, 246 00:15:09,270 --> 00:15:10,080 you OK? 247 00:15:10,720 --> 00:15:11,240 Are you in 248 00:15:11,240 --> 00:15:12,200 any pain? 249 00:15:13,390 --> 00:15:14,360 Yao... 250 00:15:15,510 --> 00:15:17,080 you pulled me out? 251 00:15:17,870 --> 00:15:18,600 Wasn't me. 252 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:19,960 Xuanqing did. 253 00:15:52,240 --> 00:15:53,360 Madam's here. 254 00:15:54,960 --> 00:15:55,720 I must go greet her. 255 00:15:56,510 --> 00:15:57,320 Do not leave her side. 256 00:16:07,120 --> 00:16:07,630 Grandmother. 257 00:16:09,030 --> 00:16:09,790 Madam. 258 00:16:10,030 --> 00:16:11,510 Greetings, Master Chen. 259 00:16:12,030 --> 00:16:13,080 I'm told it was you 260 00:16:13,080 --> 00:16:14,910 who brought her back. 261 00:16:15,360 --> 00:16:17,200 We are deeply 262 00:16:17,550 --> 00:16:20,030 in your debt. 263 00:16:20,720 --> 00:16:21,750 Pray, think nothing of it. 264 00:16:22,630 --> 00:16:23,200 Please, 265 00:16:23,320 --> 00:16:23,840 attend to 266 00:16:23,840 --> 00:16:24,960 Ms. Gu now. 267 00:16:25,480 --> 00:16:26,120 I shall 268 00:16:26,600 --> 00:16:27,480 take my leave, 269 00:16:28,030 --> 00:16:28,670 ma'am. 270 00:16:37,960 --> 00:16:39,270 How does she fare? 271 00:16:40,510 --> 00:16:42,000 Awake. The healer's seen her. 272 00:16:42,030 --> 00:16:42,790 Nothing grave. 273 00:16:43,550 --> 00:16:44,720 And the back hill... 274 00:16:45,080 --> 00:16:46,720 has it been properly attended to? 275 00:16:47,030 --> 00:16:47,910 Taken care of. 276 00:16:50,750 --> 00:16:51,960 Yet something 277 00:16:52,200 --> 00:16:53,360 weighs upon me. 278 00:16:53,840 --> 00:16:54,750 Once she had been 279 00:16:55,150 --> 00:16:56,320 pulled from the water, 280 00:16:56,550 --> 00:16:58,030 he arranged for word to reach me. 281 00:16:58,630 --> 00:16:59,910 But in such a downpour, 282 00:17:00,240 --> 00:17:01,720 a man who leaps into the water 283 00:17:01,840 --> 00:17:02,870 or even lingers at its edge 284 00:17:03,270 --> 00:17:04,640 does not emerge dry. 285 00:17:05,589 --> 00:17:07,790 When I came upon Xuanqing, 286 00:17:08,030 --> 00:17:09,920 there was not a trace of water on him. 287 00:17:10,440 --> 00:17:11,640 Grandmother, 288 00:17:11,880 --> 00:17:12,960 I don't think he's the one 289 00:17:13,200 --> 00:17:14,069 who saved her. 290 00:17:15,720 --> 00:17:16,349 Grandmother, 291 00:17:17,589 --> 00:17:18,589 if it was Lord Chen 292 00:17:18,880 --> 00:17:20,109 who pulled her out... 293 00:17:20,510 --> 00:17:21,880 is it possible she witnessed... 294 00:17:22,510 --> 00:17:24,510 Should Lord Chen have saved her, 295 00:17:24,750 --> 00:17:26,550 whatever she may have seen... 296 00:17:26,640 --> 00:17:28,200 it need not trouble us. 297 00:17:28,480 --> 00:17:30,070 I shall speak with her, 298 00:17:30,240 --> 00:17:32,160 then sound out Lord Chen. 299 00:17:33,270 --> 00:17:34,160 But this 300 00:17:34,590 --> 00:17:35,830 stays quiet. 301 00:17:36,480 --> 00:17:38,240 Even if she asks, 302 00:17:38,590 --> 00:17:41,550 the answer is Chen Xuanqing. 303 00:17:43,270 --> 00:17:43,830 Understood. 304 00:17:52,110 --> 00:17:52,960 Uncle. 305 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:07,640 And? 306 00:18:09,200 --> 00:18:09,790 Did they 307 00:18:11,310 --> 00:18:12,350 buy your story? 308 00:18:13,350 --> 00:18:14,830 When Ms. Gu woke up, 309 00:18:15,160 --> 00:18:16,680 I didn't speak with her at all. 310 00:18:17,240 --> 00:18:18,480 Mrs. Ji seemed to read 311 00:18:18,590 --> 00:18:20,200 what you intended. 312 00:18:20,510 --> 00:18:21,680 She let the matter lie. 313 00:18:24,480 --> 00:18:25,030 Yeah. 314 00:18:25,550 --> 00:18:26,310 I have 315 00:18:26,550 --> 00:18:27,160 two jars of 316 00:18:27,160 --> 00:18:28,550 royal warming wine here. 317 00:18:29,000 --> 00:18:29,680 Tomorrow, 318 00:18:30,030 --> 00:18:31,590 send them to Ms. Gu. 319 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:32,510 And remember, 320 00:18:32,960 --> 00:18:34,030 you saved her. 321 00:18:34,270 --> 00:18:35,240 The wine's from you. 322 00:18:37,550 --> 00:18:38,070 Understood. 323 00:18:38,830 --> 00:18:40,310 Apply yourself to the exams. 324 00:18:41,350 --> 00:18:41,830 You may go. 325 00:18:49,640 --> 00:18:52,160 Kneel in honor of the parents. 326 00:18:57,720 --> 00:18:59,400 We don't need that part. 327 00:18:59,880 --> 00:19:01,350 Cut it. 328 00:19:04,920 --> 00:19:06,310 Go and rest. 329 00:19:06,680 --> 00:19:07,640 The rest of you too. 330 00:19:07,640 --> 00:19:08,310 Yes, madam. 331 00:19:12,920 --> 00:19:14,000 My dear child, 332 00:19:14,440 --> 00:19:15,640 what is it now? 333 00:19:15,640 --> 00:19:16,750 You were getting on so well. 334 00:19:17,480 --> 00:19:18,880 I'm not kneeling to Gu Dezhao. 335 00:19:20,880 --> 00:19:22,270 The rites are 336 00:19:22,400 --> 00:19:23,720 the rites, child. 337 00:19:25,000 --> 00:19:25,590 I find myself weary. 338 00:19:26,350 --> 00:19:26,750 But... 339 00:19:28,310 --> 00:19:28,720 It... 340 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,680 Qingpu, 341 00:19:38,880 --> 00:19:40,240 that inkstone 342 00:19:40,240 --> 00:19:41,310 I received a few days back, 343 00:19:41,310 --> 00:19:42,070 go grab it for me. 344 00:19:42,480 --> 00:19:44,440 I wish to present it to Master Chen. 345 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:45,880 Yes, my lady. 346 00:19:53,720 --> 00:19:54,310 Master Chen. 347 00:19:54,440 --> 00:19:55,030 Ms. Gu. 348 00:19:57,070 --> 00:19:58,590 I was on my way to see you. 349 00:19:59,750 --> 00:20:00,240 Yunting. 350 00:20:02,880 --> 00:20:03,960 After last night's misfortune, 351 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,070 one must guard against the cold. 352 00:20:05,440 --> 00:20:06,550 This is an imperially bestowed 353 00:20:06,550 --> 00:20:07,350 warming wine, 354 00:20:07,640 --> 00:20:08,880 a measure or two 355 00:20:09,030 --> 00:20:10,110 ought to offer some relief. 356 00:20:11,030 --> 00:20:12,000 You are most considerate. 357 00:20:12,160 --> 00:20:12,790 My sincere thanks. 358 00:20:13,480 --> 00:20:14,440 And how perfectly timed, 359 00:20:14,640 --> 00:20:16,030 you arrive bearing wine, 360 00:20:16,270 --> 00:20:18,350 and I have a token of gratitude too. 361 00:20:19,030 --> 00:20:19,680 Qingpu. 362 00:20:22,030 --> 00:20:23,880 A Nightslate inkstone, 363 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,110 and a box of Umbral Ink. 364 00:20:25,550 --> 00:20:26,790 The ink is ordinary enough, 365 00:20:27,110 --> 00:20:28,270 but the inkstone 366 00:20:28,310 --> 00:20:29,590 is an antique. 367 00:20:30,720 --> 00:20:32,750 I find its plainness rather endearing. 368 00:20:33,000 --> 00:20:34,680 It belongs now with you. 369 00:20:35,550 --> 00:20:36,920 A scholar like you 370 00:20:37,110 --> 00:20:38,030 ought to have it. 371 00:20:40,110 --> 00:20:42,070 I accept with gratitude, 372 00:20:44,070 --> 00:20:44,880 Ms. Gu. 373 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,590 Actually, 374 00:20:55,160 --> 00:20:57,110 when you came to my aid, 375 00:20:57,270 --> 00:20:58,750 were you alone upon the hill? 376 00:20:59,720 --> 00:21:00,240 I was. 377 00:21:01,160 --> 00:21:03,160 May I ask what brought you there? 378 00:21:03,510 --> 00:21:05,000 I arrived here but yesterday. 379 00:21:05,310 --> 00:21:07,000 With certain matters weighing on me, 380 00:21:07,310 --> 00:21:08,400 so I went for a walk. 381 00:21:09,160 --> 00:21:10,270 I happened to pass the hill 382 00:21:10,830 --> 00:21:12,270 and saw you in the water. 383 00:21:12,510 --> 00:21:13,510 I see. 384 00:21:15,030 --> 00:21:16,830 I have other pressing matters. 385 00:21:17,070 --> 00:21:17,920 I shall not 386 00:21:18,510 --> 00:21:19,750 impose further. 387 00:21:20,030 --> 00:21:20,550 Take care. 388 00:21:27,590 --> 00:21:29,000 Did you notice? 389 00:21:29,510 --> 00:21:31,590 He couldn't quite look at me. 390 00:21:33,350 --> 00:21:35,790 Maybe it's just... manners? 391 00:21:37,830 --> 00:21:39,310 His words did not 392 00:21:39,550 --> 00:21:40,590 ring true to me. 393 00:21:41,240 --> 00:21:42,440 I can still dimly recall 394 00:21:42,590 --> 00:21:44,160 the figure I glimpsed 395 00:21:44,270 --> 00:21:45,680 before the water took me... 396 00:21:46,510 --> 00:21:48,270 I don't believe it resembled him. 397 00:22:00,200 --> 00:22:01,110 [Lord Chen...] 398 00:22:05,160 --> 00:22:06,110 [That silhouette...] 399 00:22:06,750 --> 00:22:08,240 [Feels like I've seen it somewhere.] 400 00:22:11,270 --> 00:22:12,480 [Could it truly have been him?] 401 00:22:56,310 --> 00:22:57,720 My lady... 402 00:23:14,680 --> 00:23:15,550 What is it you are looking at? 403 00:23:17,830 --> 00:23:18,680 A bird, 404 00:23:19,440 --> 00:23:22,070 my lord. 405 00:23:23,110 --> 00:23:24,590 I thought you might have remembered. 406 00:23:25,830 --> 00:23:26,400 Remembered... what? 407 00:23:27,480 --> 00:23:28,110 The lantern. 408 00:23:39,070 --> 00:23:39,960 So that was you! 409 00:23:41,640 --> 00:23:42,440 Apologies. 410 00:23:43,310 --> 00:23:43,880 Think nothing of it. 411 00:23:46,200 --> 00:23:46,640 My lord, 412 00:23:48,920 --> 00:23:49,590 all is ready. 413 00:23:49,790 --> 00:23:50,440 We may set out at your word. 414 00:24:00,640 --> 00:24:01,920 [He just meant the lantern.] 415 00:24:03,440 --> 00:24:04,790 [I was imagining things.] 416 00:24:09,030 --> 00:24:10,030 My lord. 417 00:24:10,310 --> 00:24:11,200 A total of 418 00:24:11,510 --> 00:24:13,960 114 crates of classified files 419 00:24:14,310 --> 00:24:16,550 have been salvaged from the water 420 00:24:16,750 --> 00:24:18,000 and secured here. 421 00:24:18,350 --> 00:24:20,640 Mute servants keep vigil here. 422 00:24:21,160 --> 00:24:22,160 You can rest easy. 423 00:24:22,550 --> 00:24:25,440 No one else knows this place exists. 424 00:24:25,440 --> 00:24:25,960 Very well. 425 00:24:27,960 --> 00:24:28,920 My lord... 426 00:24:29,790 --> 00:24:30,790 I have... 427 00:24:31,480 --> 00:24:33,110 a favor to ask... 428 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,110 Last night... 429 00:24:35,550 --> 00:24:37,240 Jinzhao had too much wine. 430 00:24:37,240 --> 00:24:39,550 She stumbled in by accident. 431 00:24:40,960 --> 00:24:42,310 I pressed her on the matter... 432 00:24:42,830 --> 00:24:44,350 She saw nothing... 433 00:24:45,070 --> 00:24:46,070 That girl has never 434 00:24:46,070 --> 00:24:47,880 had a scheming bone in her body. 435 00:24:48,480 --> 00:24:49,720 I ask you to 436 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,720 extend your forgiveness, 437 00:24:52,480 --> 00:24:53,880 for my sake. 438 00:24:54,510 --> 00:24:55,790 Not a scheming bone, huh? 439 00:24:59,350 --> 00:25:01,030 I hear there's 440 00:25:01,030 --> 00:25:02,310 quite a ceremony being planned for her. 441 00:25:02,790 --> 00:25:03,480 Indeed. 442 00:25:03,790 --> 00:25:04,830 It's only a few days 443 00:25:05,070 --> 00:25:06,400 from now. 444 00:25:07,160 --> 00:25:08,030 We'd be very honored 445 00:25:08,640 --> 00:25:10,240 if you could come, 446 00:25:10,400 --> 00:25:11,400 my lord. 447 00:25:12,160 --> 00:25:13,030 It goes without saying. 448 00:25:14,440 --> 00:25:15,000 Actually... 449 00:25:15,480 --> 00:25:16,880 I'll write to my mother, 450 00:25:17,270 --> 00:25:19,350 ask her to come as a guest. 451 00:25:19,590 --> 00:25:20,240 How's that sound? 452 00:25:21,030 --> 00:25:22,240 Oh, truly, 453 00:25:22,400 --> 00:25:24,310 a grace beyond measure... 454 00:25:24,310 --> 00:25:25,200 After the ceremony, 455 00:25:25,790 --> 00:25:27,310 send her to the capital. 456 00:25:36,510 --> 00:25:37,270 As you wish. 457 00:25:38,640 --> 00:25:39,590 I shall 458 00:25:40,270 --> 00:25:41,750 take my leave. 459 00:27:31,000 --> 00:27:31,590 Lord Chen! 460 00:27:35,510 --> 00:27:36,160 Mr. Jiang! 461 00:27:37,920 --> 00:27:39,070 I can see from your face 462 00:27:39,400 --> 00:27:40,640 that our pledge of loyalty 463 00:27:41,480 --> 00:27:42,270 has found its mark. 464 00:27:43,310 --> 00:27:44,000 It has. 465 00:27:46,720 --> 00:27:48,640 From the prime minister himself. 466 00:28:00,480 --> 00:28:02,790 He's giving me the Crown Seneschal. 467 00:28:06,830 --> 00:28:08,640 Our deepest congratulations! 468 00:28:08,830 --> 00:28:11,480 The Cabinet is within reach. 469 00:28:11,920 --> 00:28:13,440 Enough. Rise. 470 00:28:16,920 --> 00:28:18,070 That said, 471 00:28:18,510 --> 00:28:19,160 this one played out 472 00:28:19,270 --> 00:28:20,350 just like you called it. 473 00:28:20,680 --> 00:28:21,550 The PM has had 474 00:28:21,920 --> 00:28:22,550 his eye on 475 00:28:22,550 --> 00:28:23,920 Prince Glorian for a long time. 476 00:28:25,400 --> 00:28:26,880 That wasn't me calling anything. 477 00:28:27,400 --> 00:28:28,110 It was... 478 00:28:31,310 --> 00:28:32,070 Right. 479 00:28:33,350 --> 00:28:34,030 Material like this 480 00:28:34,030 --> 00:28:35,590 on every major figure 481 00:28:36,240 --> 00:28:38,070 means the reform 482 00:28:39,110 --> 00:28:40,310 is as good as done. 483 00:28:40,750 --> 00:28:41,830 We can come back to that. 484 00:28:42,960 --> 00:28:44,310 According to the letter, 485 00:28:44,510 --> 00:28:46,110 the appointment may come any day now. 486 00:28:46,350 --> 00:28:47,030 It may 487 00:28:47,350 --> 00:28:48,070 well coincide with 488 00:28:48,070 --> 00:28:49,310 Ms. Gu's ceremony. 489 00:28:49,830 --> 00:28:50,680 All the 490 00:28:51,110 --> 00:28:52,550 local bigwigs will be there. 491 00:28:53,310 --> 00:28:54,880 We would do well 492 00:28:55,270 --> 00:28:56,350 to raise the land reform. 493 00:28:56,720 --> 00:28:57,720 Test the waters. 494 00:29:06,030 --> 00:29:06,640 Easy there. 495 00:29:06,790 --> 00:29:07,110 Yes. 496 00:29:08,880 --> 00:29:09,830 Pick up the pace. 497 00:29:10,070 --> 00:29:11,200 Hear me, all of you! 498 00:29:11,680 --> 00:29:12,960 Guests are beginning to arrive. 499 00:29:13,550 --> 00:29:14,590 Sharp eyes and ready hands. 500 00:29:14,960 --> 00:29:15,400 Understood. 501 00:29:17,480 --> 00:29:19,310 Word has it Ms. Gu's ceremony 502 00:29:19,550 --> 00:29:20,240 is no ordinary affair. 503 00:29:20,750 --> 00:29:22,350 Nothing like the rites 504 00:29:22,350 --> 00:29:23,400 - one usually sees. - Congratulations! 505 00:29:23,790 --> 00:29:24,350 - Congratulations! - Welcome! 506 00:29:24,400 --> 00:29:25,000 Is that so? 507 00:29:25,440 --> 00:29:27,270 Word is, the capital's finest are in town. 508 00:29:27,720 --> 00:29:29,070 Men and women together, 509 00:29:29,240 --> 00:29:29,830 all bets are off. 510 00:29:29,830 --> 00:29:30,270 Greetings! 511 00:29:30,270 --> 00:29:30,720 Congratulations! 512 00:29:30,720 --> 00:29:31,480 Gentlemen, please! 513 00:29:31,480 --> 00:29:33,200 Women have run the Ji family for ages. 514 00:29:33,310 --> 00:29:33,790 Congratulations! 515 00:29:33,790 --> 00:29:35,790 And Mrs. Ji? A force of nature. 516 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,510 Nothing to raise an eyebrow at. 517 00:29:44,790 --> 00:29:45,270 Uncle! 518 00:29:47,680 --> 00:29:48,680 They say these lotus cakes 519 00:29:48,880 --> 00:29:49,750 are the finest in town. 520 00:29:50,160 --> 00:29:50,880 I bought some. 521 00:29:51,070 --> 00:29:51,790 Do try one. 522 00:30:01,960 --> 00:30:02,830 Meh. 523 00:30:04,920 --> 00:30:05,590 "Meh?" 524 00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:08,960 Fine, what about the plum drops? 525 00:30:15,960 --> 00:30:16,440 Consider this, 526 00:30:16,750 --> 00:30:17,790 she's not of Ji blood, 527 00:30:17,790 --> 00:30:19,160 just the daughter's child. 528 00:30:19,400 --> 00:30:21,030 Yet the family puts on 529 00:30:21,030 --> 00:30:22,110 all this for her? 530 00:30:22,510 --> 00:30:23,350 Some people are 531 00:30:23,350 --> 00:30:24,880 just born under a lucky star. 532 00:30:25,310 --> 00:30:26,350 Lucky for days, 533 00:30:26,400 --> 00:30:27,480 and a temper to match! 534 00:30:27,680 --> 00:30:28,200 A few days ago, 535 00:30:28,200 --> 00:30:29,720 she struck the Chang boy. 536 00:30:30,350 --> 00:30:31,880 His father demanded a proper account 537 00:30:32,310 --> 00:30:33,110 and Ms. Gu declared, 538 00:30:33,110 --> 00:30:34,550 without a trace of remorse, 539 00:30:34,720 --> 00:30:35,960 that Master Chang 540 00:30:36,270 --> 00:30:37,440 had struck first. 541 00:30:38,030 --> 00:30:39,070 Absolutely hilarious! 542 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:40,790 Please, allow me! 543 00:30:40,920 --> 00:30:42,110 Wait a moment, 544 00:30:42,590 --> 00:30:44,160 could this Ms. Gu be my cousin? 545 00:30:45,960 --> 00:30:46,960 Which cousin? 546 00:30:48,920 --> 00:30:50,720 Uncle Dezhao's eldest daughter. 547 00:30:51,030 --> 00:30:52,270 A diviner said 548 00:30:52,270 --> 00:30:53,550 she'd ruin his prospects, 549 00:30:54,160 --> 00:30:55,160 so they handed her off to the Jis 550 00:30:55,160 --> 00:30:56,350 barely after she was born. 551 00:30:57,310 --> 00:30:58,880 I believe her name is... 552 00:30:58,880 --> 00:30:59,510 Jinzhao. 553 00:31:00,160 --> 00:31:00,920 Has to be her. 554 00:31:03,830 --> 00:31:04,200 Uncle, 555 00:31:04,720 --> 00:31:05,270 it's not like 556 00:31:05,270 --> 00:31:06,270 we've got plans. 557 00:31:06,550 --> 00:31:07,510 Why not swing by the Ji estate 558 00:31:07,640 --> 00:31:08,400 and see what this 559 00:31:08,400 --> 00:31:09,270 mystery cousin of mine 560 00:31:09,400 --> 00:31:10,030 actually 561 00:31:10,310 --> 00:31:10,790 looks like? 562 00:31:15,070 --> 00:31:16,480 Sure, go and strike her. 563 00:31:17,590 --> 00:31:18,830 For what cause? 564 00:31:19,000 --> 00:31:19,790 I am a man of honor. 565 00:31:22,960 --> 00:31:24,110 Greetings! 566 00:31:29,200 --> 00:31:31,830 My respects, Mrs. Chen. 567 00:31:32,240 --> 00:31:33,400 Oh, we've been 568 00:31:34,030 --> 00:31:36,480 like sisters for decades! 569 00:31:36,640 --> 00:31:37,680 None of that, please. 570 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:40,270 Jinzhao, 571 00:31:40,270 --> 00:31:41,750 come and greet Mrs. Chen. 572 00:31:41,830 --> 00:31:42,920 Greetings, 573 00:31:43,200 --> 00:31:43,720 Mrs. Chen. 574 00:31:43,720 --> 00:31:44,550 That must be... 575 00:31:45,000 --> 00:31:45,920 the cousin I have never met. 576 00:31:46,270 --> 00:31:47,510 So this is our Jinzhao! 577 00:31:47,790 --> 00:31:48,480 Yes. 578 00:31:48,480 --> 00:31:50,640 I met you once, when you were 579 00:31:51,070 --> 00:31:52,750 - barely this tall. - Chen Yanyun? 580 00:31:53,350 --> 00:31:54,160 And now here you are. 581 00:31:54,160 --> 00:31:54,960 It really is him. 582 00:31:55,550 --> 00:31:57,110 Didn't expect to find him sheltered here. 583 00:31:57,790 --> 00:31:59,440 Take the seat of honor! 584 00:31:59,440 --> 00:32:00,160 An imperial edict! 585 00:32:00,240 --> 00:32:01,310 An imperial edict has arrived! 586 00:32:03,000 --> 00:32:04,030 Imperial edict? 587 00:32:04,200 --> 00:32:05,550 Madam, Lord Chen, 588 00:32:05,750 --> 00:32:06,750 an edict has come from the palace. 589 00:32:06,960 --> 00:32:08,720 It's for Lord Chen. 590 00:32:13,590 --> 00:32:15,160 I'm afraid I'll have to ask everyone 591 00:32:15,440 --> 00:32:16,920 to join me. 592 00:32:22,110 --> 00:32:24,960 By imperial decree, 593 00:32:25,200 --> 00:32:28,030 Chen Yanyun, faithful in service 594 00:32:28,110 --> 00:32:29,160 and resolute in duty, 595 00:32:29,310 --> 00:32:30,590 a man of talent and integrity, 596 00:32:30,920 --> 00:32:32,960 is hereby appointed the Crown Seneschal, 597 00:32:33,200 --> 00:32:35,270 with concurrent duties in the Bureau of Coins. 598 00:32:35,590 --> 00:32:37,440 Serve well, 599 00:32:37,550 --> 00:32:38,680 and honor my trust. 600 00:32:38,920 --> 00:32:40,110 So decreed. 601 00:32:40,310 --> 00:32:40,920 Gratitude, 602 00:32:41,640 --> 00:32:43,030 Your Majesty! 603 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:46,960 Long live the Emperor! 604 00:32:53,350 --> 00:32:54,720 Please rise, my lord. 605 00:32:59,240 --> 00:33:00,640 Congratulations! 606 00:33:03,350 --> 00:33:04,590 He's officially 607 00:33:04,590 --> 00:33:05,790 the Crown Seneschal. 608 00:33:06,590 --> 00:33:07,510 One foot in the door 609 00:33:07,510 --> 00:33:08,510 of real power. 610 00:33:09,480 --> 00:33:10,480 He knows precisely 611 00:33:10,830 --> 00:33:11,880 whose favor is worth cultivating. 612 00:33:14,350 --> 00:33:15,240 A long journey, my lord, 613 00:33:15,510 --> 00:33:16,440 a room's been 614 00:33:16,510 --> 00:33:17,590 set for you. 615 00:33:18,240 --> 00:33:18,830 Right this way. 616 00:33:19,030 --> 00:33:19,920 I'll excuse myself. 617 00:33:21,240 --> 00:33:22,880 Please, my lord. 618 00:33:27,030 --> 00:33:28,790 Congratulations, my lord. 619 00:33:31,720 --> 00:33:32,880 Congratulations, Lord Chen! 620 00:33:33,160 --> 00:33:34,680 Xu Shiqi, at your service! 621 00:33:35,030 --> 00:33:37,350 Silk merchants, generations running. 622 00:33:37,790 --> 00:33:39,590 Should you find a moment, 623 00:33:39,750 --> 00:33:41,270 I'd be most honored 624 00:33:41,550 --> 00:33:42,400 to host you at my table. 625 00:33:42,400 --> 00:33:43,350 How did my ceremony... 626 00:33:43,480 --> 00:33:43,830 Aye. 627 00:33:43,830 --> 00:33:45,030 turn into his victory party? 628 00:33:45,750 --> 00:33:47,310 Your kindness, Mr. Xu, 629 00:33:47,510 --> 00:33:48,550 - I shall look forward to it. - That cousin of yours... 630 00:33:48,720 --> 00:33:49,920 is quite the character! 631 00:33:52,310 --> 00:33:53,400 Where are you going? 632 00:33:54,030 --> 00:33:55,310 You're not greeting Lord Chen? 633 00:34:05,400 --> 00:34:06,920 [the heir of Lord Changxing...] 634 00:34:07,510 --> 00:34:08,670 [What's he doing here?] 635 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:14,800 The nerve! 636 00:34:16,070 --> 00:34:18,190 Chen Yanyun gets promoted, fine! 637 00:34:18,590 --> 00:34:19,920 But did he have to steal my thunder? 638 00:34:21,070 --> 00:34:22,440 Maybe he 639 00:34:22,440 --> 00:34:23,190 didn't know 640 00:34:23,190 --> 00:34:24,550 the edict was coming today. 641 00:34:27,440 --> 00:34:28,070 He knew. 642 00:34:28,880 --> 00:34:30,590 He absolutely knew. 643 00:34:31,840 --> 00:34:32,840 I should have seen it 644 00:34:33,280 --> 00:34:34,760 from the start. 645 00:34:35,320 --> 00:34:36,320 Why would someone like him 646 00:34:36,590 --> 00:34:37,230 show up to 647 00:34:37,230 --> 00:34:38,400 my ceremony? 648 00:34:39,280 --> 00:34:41,440 He just needed a stage. 649 00:34:41,670 --> 00:34:42,800 And I handed it to him! 650 00:34:49,070 --> 00:34:49,710 What is it? 651 00:34:50,150 --> 00:34:51,480 Is Gu Dezhao here? 652 00:34:54,280 --> 00:34:55,000 Never mind. 653 00:34:55,760 --> 00:34:57,630 I'll deal with it when it comes. 654 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,230 No, my lady... 655 00:34:59,440 --> 00:35:00,190 It is... 656 00:35:02,630 --> 00:35:03,480 What is it? 657 00:35:03,960 --> 00:35:05,030 Your father... 658 00:35:05,030 --> 00:35:06,400 he did not bring your mother. 659 00:35:06,400 --> 00:35:08,000 He came with a concubine. 660 00:35:09,590 --> 00:35:10,630 Where are they? 661 00:35:11,070 --> 00:35:12,320 With Madam... 662 00:35:15,320 --> 00:35:15,840 That 663 00:35:16,030 --> 00:35:17,230 is the concubine. 664 00:35:24,230 --> 00:35:24,670 Let's go. 665 00:35:30,510 --> 00:35:31,400 I have 666 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:35,110 come as promised. 667 00:35:36,710 --> 00:35:38,920 The ceremony has concluded. 668 00:35:39,800 --> 00:35:42,440 Her marriage must be considered. 669 00:35:42,960 --> 00:35:44,670 For her own sake, 670 00:35:45,190 --> 00:35:47,480 she should come home with me. 671 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:50,710 How very convenient. 672 00:35:51,760 --> 00:35:53,000 Was it not you who refused 673 00:35:53,000 --> 00:35:54,360 to hold the ceremony at all? 674 00:35:54,760 --> 00:35:56,070 We had to 675 00:35:56,320 --> 00:35:57,510 pay you 676 00:35:57,630 --> 00:35:59,190 to come today. 677 00:35:59,920 --> 00:36:02,550 And now you want to take her back. 678 00:36:04,280 --> 00:36:06,030 You take me for a fool? 679 00:36:06,760 --> 00:36:07,670 Show him 680 00:36:08,030 --> 00:36:09,590 the gazette. 681 00:36:09,590 --> 00:36:10,280 Yes, ma'am. 682 00:36:17,510 --> 00:36:19,150 Four men in the capital, 683 00:36:19,550 --> 00:36:21,000 reprimanded. 684 00:36:21,360 --> 00:36:22,480 All for neglecting their families. 685 00:36:22,480 --> 00:36:24,710 The censorate is watching. 686 00:36:25,510 --> 00:36:26,800 You're terrified of being 687 00:36:27,280 --> 00:36:29,550 named among them. 688 00:36:29,880 --> 00:36:30,630 So now, suddenly, 689 00:36:30,760 --> 00:36:32,480 you want her back. 690 00:36:33,670 --> 00:36:35,230 Tell me I'm wrong. 691 00:36:36,710 --> 00:36:38,320 This is... preposterous! 692 00:36:38,920 --> 00:36:40,710 Yes, she's been raised here. 693 00:36:41,000 --> 00:36:42,920 But abandoning my own flesh? 694 00:36:42,920 --> 00:36:44,400 That's a very serious accusation! 695 00:36:44,630 --> 00:36:45,190 You absolute... 696 00:36:48,550 --> 00:36:49,400 Enough! 697 00:36:50,400 --> 00:36:51,590 You've already burnt a fortune! 698 00:36:51,840 --> 00:36:52,840 Don't make a scene! 699 00:36:57,710 --> 00:36:58,190 My lady... 700 00:36:58,960 --> 00:36:59,880 I'm not making a scene. 701 00:37:00,360 --> 00:37:01,510 I don't need to. 702 00:37:02,440 --> 00:37:03,880 He wants to bring me home? 703 00:37:04,280 --> 00:37:05,110 Welcome to keep wanting. 704 00:37:11,710 --> 00:37:12,760 It's him... 705 00:37:16,670 --> 00:37:17,230 OK, listen... 706 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,070 Exquisite. 707 00:37:27,190 --> 00:37:27,630 Quite so. 708 00:37:27,630 --> 00:37:28,630 Simply exquisite. 709 00:37:29,360 --> 00:37:30,190 That bamboo... 710 00:37:30,710 --> 00:37:31,320 It's so vivid. 711 00:37:31,320 --> 00:37:32,510 Almost like it's breathing. 712 00:37:41,000 --> 00:37:42,320 Lovely view from out here. 713 00:37:42,960 --> 00:37:43,670 There is... lotus... 714 00:37:43,670 --> 00:37:45,000 Lord Chen is staying here, 715 00:37:45,000 --> 00:37:46,480 they say. 716 00:37:46,920 --> 00:37:48,670 We must present ourselves... 717 00:37:52,840 --> 00:37:54,070 Jinzhao? 718 00:37:56,230 --> 00:37:57,280 You have some nerve. 719 00:37:57,590 --> 00:37:58,710 What was that! 720 00:38:05,400 --> 00:38:07,280 No quarrel from me, it demeans. 721 00:38:08,110 --> 00:38:09,400 You stand before your father; 722 00:38:09,840 --> 00:38:12,440 is this your manner of greeting? 723 00:38:13,480 --> 00:38:15,190 I see so little of you, Father. 724 00:38:15,710 --> 00:38:18,320 I cannot even recall your rank. 725 00:38:18,630 --> 00:38:19,840 What office do you hold now? 726 00:38:20,030 --> 00:38:21,150 Entered the cabinet yet? 727 00:38:21,360 --> 00:38:22,480 Watch how you speak! 728 00:38:23,880 --> 00:38:24,960 Gentlemen, tea! 729 00:38:25,070 --> 00:38:25,760 Right this way... 730 00:38:25,760 --> 00:38:26,840 Ah, yes, right... 731 00:38:27,230 --> 00:38:27,960 Please! 732 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:30,550 Maybe Father didn't catch that. 733 00:38:31,280 --> 00:38:32,510 Then I shall repeat. 734 00:38:33,590 --> 00:38:34,670 You cast me aside, 735 00:38:34,710 --> 00:38:36,230 afraid I'd curse 736 00:38:36,670 --> 00:38:37,960 your precious career. 737 00:38:38,440 --> 00:38:39,710 Fifteen years have passed. 738 00:38:40,150 --> 00:38:42,550 What office do you hold now? 739 00:38:42,800 --> 00:38:43,880 Entered the cabinet yet? 740 00:38:44,550 --> 00:38:46,360 You... you insolent... 741 00:38:50,110 --> 00:38:51,630 Talk reached me, 742 00:38:51,630 --> 00:38:52,760 of your boundless disgrace. 743 00:38:52,760 --> 00:38:54,550 I called it lies. 744 00:38:54,920 --> 00:38:56,000 Alas, 745 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,480 they ring true! 746 00:38:58,070 --> 00:38:58,920 Grandmother's 747 00:38:59,190 --> 00:39:00,840 coddling 748 00:39:00,840 --> 00:39:02,110 bred your chaos. 749 00:39:02,510 --> 00:39:03,880 Post-ceremony, 750 00:39:04,400 --> 00:39:06,070 you join me in the capital. 751 00:39:06,630 --> 00:39:07,880 Speak no further! 752 00:39:07,960 --> 00:39:09,000 Not happening! 753 00:39:09,840 --> 00:39:11,030 I will do no such thing! 754 00:39:11,230 --> 00:39:11,590 You... 755 00:39:12,920 --> 00:39:13,880 Kneel! Now! 756 00:39:15,760 --> 00:39:16,800 Fine... 757 00:39:17,710 --> 00:39:18,510 I tried... 758 00:39:18,760 --> 00:39:21,000 being reasonable! 759 00:39:24,030 --> 00:39:25,480 Go for it! 760 00:39:26,670 --> 00:39:28,630 Lord Chen, newly elevated 761 00:39:29,150 --> 00:39:30,440 and presently overseeing 762 00:39:32,840 --> 00:39:33,630 the entirety of 763 00:39:33,960 --> 00:39:35,670 the Bureau of Coins, 764 00:39:36,110 --> 00:39:37,280 stands behind you, 765 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,710 observing. 766 00:39:39,960 --> 00:39:41,760 Impress him enough, 767 00:39:42,440 --> 00:39:43,320 and he might 768 00:39:43,800 --> 00:39:45,400 vouch for you. 769 00:39:45,880 --> 00:39:47,110 Your career shall advance, shall it not? 770 00:39:48,360 --> 00:39:49,360 Of all things ungovernable, 771 00:39:50,190 --> 00:39:52,630 women top the list. 772 00:39:53,510 --> 00:39:56,480 Truer words were never written! 773 00:40:01,710 --> 00:40:02,670 My lord... 774 00:40:19,000 --> 00:40:20,320 Tell her, 775 00:40:20,590 --> 00:40:22,150 I stole her thunder. 776 00:40:22,510 --> 00:40:23,670 She just called it even. 777 00:40:24,110 --> 00:40:25,150 We're square. 778 00:40:26,320 --> 00:40:27,030 Gratitude, my lord. 779 00:40:30,440 --> 00:40:31,880 My lord, 780 00:40:32,550 --> 00:40:33,440 Lord Changxing's heir 781 00:40:33,670 --> 00:40:35,280 came with the Gu boy, 782 00:40:35,280 --> 00:40:36,190 purely for leisure's sake. 783 00:40:36,480 --> 00:40:37,320 He came without 784 00:40:37,630 --> 00:40:38,510 making himself known. 785 00:40:39,150 --> 00:40:40,190 Fine, let him be. 786 00:40:40,880 --> 00:40:41,440 Understood. 787 00:40:47,510 --> 00:40:48,070 My lady, 788 00:40:48,400 --> 00:40:49,400 those two 789 00:40:49,440 --> 00:40:50,920 are from the Gus. 790 00:40:51,230 --> 00:40:52,400 Maybe we go around? 791 00:40:53,150 --> 00:40:54,280 I'd avoid anyone else. 792 00:40:54,510 --> 00:40:55,280 The Gus? 793 00:40:55,760 --> 00:40:56,880 Absolutely not. 794 00:41:01,590 --> 00:41:02,800 Quite the boldness, 795 00:41:04,030 --> 00:41:05,440 to pass before me 796 00:41:05,440 --> 00:41:06,320 without a greeting. 797 00:41:07,710 --> 00:41:09,190 I don't even flinch at Lord Chen. 798 00:41:09,280 --> 00:41:10,320 And you think I'd bow for you? 799 00:41:13,550 --> 00:41:14,960 Unbelievable... 800 00:41:23,150 --> 00:41:23,630 Please. 801 00:41:28,110 --> 00:41:29,360 The Jis have mounted 802 00:41:29,360 --> 00:41:30,760 quite the spectacle! 803 00:41:30,840 --> 00:41:32,280 What are they up to? 804 00:41:32,590 --> 00:41:33,480 I know. 805 00:41:40,840 --> 00:41:43,070 Let the ceremony begin!