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=Royal Upstart 2= (Based on "Zhenguan Foolish Son-in-Law")

=Episode 18=

(The Heater Shakes the Palace)

Mother-in-law,

don't you usually

spend most of your time here?

I do.

What is it, Hao?

Alright.

You two keep talking.

I'm going to install something.

It's way too cold in here.

Oh, boy...

Come on.

What is he doing?

I don't know.

Father,

this is very useful.

You'll see in a moment.

Your Highness,

Chan brought this over.

She said it's the findings from the Ministry of Revenue.

Just as I thought.

Mother,

Father,

look at this.

What is this?

(The Hazards of Consanguineous Marriage, Physical Deformities)

It says here

that marrying close relatives

makes it easy to have children with problems.

(Proof from Ancient Teachings and Laws) It also leads to frequent stillbirths.

(Proof from Ancient Teachings and Laws)

This...

It's true, Mother-in-law.

Wei the Fool told me about it.

I didn't believe it at first,

so I had the Ministry of Revenue investigate.

I never expected it to be true.

Out of five hundred families where relatives married,

among them,

over three hundred families

had lost at least one child.

There were even more cases of stillbirths.

Furthermore,

there were over a hundred children

born with birth defects.

How can this be?

The Ministry of Revenue surely hasn't checked

how many women died in labor because of this.

Died in labor?

Father,

Mother,

why are you looking at my sister like that?

Your uncle wants Ning'an to marry Zhangsun Chong.

Zhangsun Chong?

If the investigation is true,

this must not happen, Father.

Wang De.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Have the Ministry of Revenue investigate this further.

I want statistics for the entire Great Yong.

If this is indeed the case,

it will seriously affect the foundation of the Great Yong.

By your command, Your Majesty.

You looked into this

because you don't want to marry Chong, right?

Yes, I don't.

Why?

Is it simply because you like Wei Hao?

Even if there were no Wei Hao,

I still wouldn't want to marry Zhangsun Chong.

He's so much older,

has many concubines in his manor,

and is a regular at the pleasure boats.

When I'm out,

I constantly hear rumors about him.

One day,

he's taking this concubine to the boats,

the next day, it's another one.

Mother,

you wouldn't want me

to marry such a lecherous man, would you?

Did such things really happen?

It's absolutely true.

And Uncle...

Doesn't he just want to use me

to ensure his family's wealth and glory?

He's also the Crown Prince's uncle.

Isn't it all the same?

Why does he need to go through me?

Alright.

If you don't want to marry him,

then you won't.

But

don't say things that would offend your uncle.

After all,

your uncle has served

this dynasty well.

I know.

I've never spoken carelessly outside.

Thank you, Father,

Mother.

Silly girl.

Alright.

Mission accomplished.

Do you guys feel

how warm it is now?

It is a bit warmer now.

Wei Hao,

what is this?

This is called a heater.

It works great.

As long as you install one of these in a room,

the whole place warms up.

It really is warm.

Mother-in-law,

this thing doesn't emit any smoke,

so don't worry about the fumes.

Even better, no carbon poisoning.

I've already tested it out at home.

Oh, right.

This pipe here

leads to the outside.

Tell the maids to be careful and never let it get blocked.

Otherwise, it won't burn.

The bottom part uses firewood.

Firewood is much cheaper than charcoal.

I see.

To think such a small stove

can warm up a room this big.

Of course it can.

Father-in-law,

I'm not trying to nag you,

but Mother-in-law's room is so cold.

Couldn't you figure something out?

You really are useless.

Hey!

- Wei the Fool. - Wei the Fool.

Why are you telling my father he's useless?

Father-in-law,

look at this.

Mother-in-law is usually alone

and sometimes has to mind so many kids.

You didn't even think to find a solution.

Seriously.

Is it because I didn't want it to be warm?

The weather outside is freezing.

The Ganlu Palace

is also cold.

When it's time to sleep,

it's even colder.

The entire court couldn't think of a single way.

But as soon as I came,

I found the solution.

Girl, there's another one outside.

I'll install it at your place later.

Oh?

One for your wife,

one for your mother-in-law,

but none for me?

I have to review petitions at Ganlu Palace,

and it is freezing over there.

How

can you not consider me?

Give it to Father first.

He needs to govern.

He has to review many reports every day.

Look at Father's hands.

They're covered in chilblains.

Father-in-law,

I've run out of iron at home.

And I can't buy any official iron.

So, what should I do for you?

I have some.

I'll give it to you.

How much do you need?

A thousand jin.

Do you have it?

I do.

In a moment,

I'll have it sent to your mansion.

Alright then.

Girl,

tomorrow,

I'll bring one over to your place.

Alright.

Don't just stand there.

Let's go sit over there.

As for adding wood,

you can just leave that to the maids.

Winter was already hard to endure,

but I've felt the cold more since giving birth.

Plus, several children are always crawling and playing here.

This is wonderful.

Wei Hao,

install one in Ganlu Palace later.

I'll be using this from now on.

It's so comfortable.

Comfortable all over.

Sure thing.

Wei Hao,

make one for me too.

I review petitions as well,

and I'm usually freezing.

Don't worry.

With a thousand jin of iron,

I can make quite a few.

Right, Father-in-law,

I'll give you ten of them directly.

You can install them wherever needed.

It's simple, anyway.

Ten isn't enough.

How about this?

I will give you 2,000 jin of iron.

You deliver twenty of them to me.

In the palaces of the inner court,

each one needs to have one installed.

And my bedroom

needs one as well.

Two for me.

Three for you.

Mother-in-law,

if you run into trouble later,

just come to me.

I'll find a way for you.

Father-in-law, I wasn't wrong just now, was I?

As an Emperor, you can't even handle this little thing.

Wei the Fool,

shut your mouth.

Seriously, with that mouth of yours,

can't you just stop talking?

Wei Hao,

you're something else.

I really don't know how that mouth of yours

managed to trick my sister into marrying you.

Tricked?

I tricked her?

You ask her.

Ask Father-in-law.

They were the ones who tricked me.

I haven't even gone after them yet.

They all teamed up to trick me.

Shut up!

(Why bring that up now?)

Well,

over at the Ministry of Works,

Duan Lun has failed

to produce brine using the formula you gave.

He's come to me several times

asking you to go there.

The position of Vice Minister of Works has been vacant.

Duan Lun is getting old,

and it feels like there's no one to succeed him.

Wei Hao,

I still believe in your talent for investigating things.

Would you like to take a post at the Ministry of Works?

What?

Vice Minister of Works?

I'm not doing that.

Wei the Fool,

you are a Marquis of the dynasty.

You're appointed Vice Minister right away.

That's such a high-ranking post,

and you actually refuse to go?

I don't have the energy for that.

Besides,

my life goal isn't to be an official.

Then, what is it?

To sleep until I wake up naturally

and count money until my hands cramp.

You...

You fool!

How can you make laziness sound so honorable?

I can go to the Ministry of Works to help him tomorrow.

But I'm not being an official.

I think

being a Marquis is just fine.

You...

All right, Your Majesty.

Wei Hao has not yet come of age.

It is indeed inappropriate.

As for the post,

let's wait until after he comes of age.

Mother-in-law, you are the only one who's good to me.

Oh, you.

Let's eat first.

Let's go.

(Ministry of Works)

Hand-carved bows?

Is the Ministry of Works this poor?

How much water can this thing even pump?

What a mess.

This support is wrong, too.

Once the water level rises, the support will collapse.

Where did this brat come from?

Out, out.

Do not disturb me.

You still don't believe me?

Fine.

Keep fixing it.

When it collapses later, don't say I didn't warn you.

You...

What is this?

You gave me a fright.

(The Beginning of All Achievements)

What is this thing?

A battering ram?

The tension isn't enough.

You need at least two more sets of gears.

But if we add two more sets,

will it be able to handle the load?

Get out of here.

I came here to guide you,

yet you're so ungrateful.

(The Beginning of All Achievements)

Marquis Wei,

you've finally arrived.

Minister Duan.

Please.

Let's go.

The salt

is still not right.

There are still a lot of impurities compared to what we want.

But it's already much better than before.

The key issue is

that the salt we've produced

isn't quite fine enough.

This smell is so familiar.

Marquis, please don't!

♪Everyone says I'm a big silly fool♪

♪When things happen, I only know how to count on my fingers♪

♪They shake their heads and say I'm pitiful♪

♪Sigh and walk away♪

♪Little do they know, I am sharp and bright♪

♪With a heart like a mirror, I understand the world's♪

♪Colors and darkness♪

♪But I keep my edge hidden♪

♪The day I become famous is just around the corner♪

♪In the hotpot restaurant, skewers boil in the broth♪

♪People come and go, with few worries or troubles♪

♪The clacking of the abacus rings out♪

♪See me differently. Who dares to challenge me?♪

♪The world mistakes me♪

♪For an ignorant and stubborn fool♪

♪As the storm approaches♪

♪I just shrug and watch with a smile♪

♪This foolish image is convenient♪

♪I use it as a protective shield♪

♪Navigating with ease, I attract♪

♪A lucky star to accompany me♪

♪In a peaceful golden age♪

♪I hold my lady's hand to watch the world♪

♪Pouring youth and fireworks♪

♪Into a precious glazed cup♪

♪Having experienced life's changes♪

♪And tasted its highs and lows♪

♪My wish has finally come true♪

♪To stay by your side♪

♪In this fleeting world♪

♪We are free and happy♪

♪From a nobody♪

♪To someone now famous♪

♪Ordinary people laugh at me♪

♪But I laugh at how they cannot see through it all♪

♪Let others plot and scheme♪

♪I will keep my heart unchanged♪

♪In this vast world♪

♪I find my own leisurely freedom♪

♪The world is bustling, and things constantly change♪

♪Everything ends eventually♪

♪All that remains before my eyes♪

♪Is this street wandering, still tinged with pity♪

♪No matter how time flies♪

♪Even if the falling snow♪

♪Dyes the hair at our temples white♪

♪All I want now♪

♪Is to pray for my lady's peace and safety♪

♪Year after year♪