Original subtitles

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

=Episode 5=

(Your Majesty, You Are Seizing Your Own Shop)

Your Majesty,

I suggest

we immediately seize this shop

and confiscate these gemstones

until a full investigation is conducted.

Why is that?

The origin of these gemstones is unknown.

By right,

these gemstones are no different from currency.

They should belong to the court

and be presented to Your Majesty.

However,

they are actually selling them privately in the market.

They have no respect for the imperial court at all.

That's not right.

Is that not the case?

With such a large quantity of gemstones appearing,

they should be seen as an auspicious sign

and presented to His Majesty.

I agree with Chancellor Zhangsun.

This matter does need to be investigated clearly.

But it did indeed discourage Beicang's

disloyal intentions toward our dynasty.

If they trade these items

for our 100,000 guan worth of grain...

No matter.

An investigation is fine.

Find out exactly where these came from.

If there are no issues,

I will handsomely reward

that shop owner.

But to confiscate private wealth as soon as it appears...

It is only a temporary seizure.

Chancellor Fang, there is no need to worry.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Cheng Chuchi.

Present, Your Majesty.

Go and see to it.

Yes, Your Majesty.

(Ganlu Palace)

Princess.

How much longer will my father be?

Well,

I do not know either.

Please wait a bit longer.

Imperial Guards, follow me.

(Ganlu Palace)

Your Highness,

the Empress requests your presence at Fengluan Palace.

Did she say what it's about?

The Crown Prince has overspent,

and the Empress is furious.

Eunuch Wang,

if Father calls for me,

tell him I am with Mother.

Yes.

(Ganlu Palace)

Ridiculous.

As the Crown Prince,

don't you know the imperial treasury is short on funds?

If the Grand Tutor hadn't told me,

I wouldn't have known you spent 5,000 guan

just to buy some glaze.

If your father finds out,

what will he think of you?

Mother,

- I accidentally bought a bit too much. - Mother.

But this glazeware is beautiful.

I really love it.

If you don't believe me, look.

See?

Look at this vase.

Isn't it beautiful?

This...

And these too.

This glazed cup

is as transparent as ice,

with colors like glowing clouds.

It captures light and shadow

and holds the elegance of the world.

This is stunning.

Of course.

In the Great Yong, there is actually such exquisite glazeware.

Oh, yes.

And this cup.

Look, Mother.

Look at its shape.

(Is this not...)

I've never seen anything like it.

It's crystal clear.

Brother,

where did you buy these?

At Juxian Restaurant.

- What? - What?

(Juxian Restaurant)

What are you doing?

Are you trying to rob me?

Are you a merchant or a bandit?

Business failed, but let's keep it civil.

Young Master Wei, you misunderstand.

I'm here to talk business with you.

This is a treasure I've long cherished.

It's a gift for you.

You're here to beg me?

What kind of talk is that?

It's a partnership.

What kind of partnership?

I'm listening.

I can sell your glaze pieces to foreign lands.

For all the glaze you have these days,

I can offer 3,000 guan as a deposit.

I guarantee that within three months,

I'll sell them to ten tribal capital cities.

And then I'll give you

thirty percent of the profits.

You're talking to me with only 3,000 guan?

I didn't bring much money with me.

I need the remaining 5,000 guan to buy grain.

Buy grain?

Selling grain doesn't make as much as selling glaze.

It's not the same.

The grasslands are short on grain right now.

This is life-saving money.

8,000 guan.

Then, we'll talk.

My...

My deposit is already nearly 20 percent of the total.

Who asks for so much deposit in business?

Glaze pieces are in high demand in the capital.

There's no worry about selling them.

If you can't even afford 8,000 guan,

which one of us is really the pauper?

I...

I travel the Gobi all year round,

visiting the tribes.

From the Uyghur in the west to the Tuyuhun in the north,

the nobles of every tribe are my regulars.

And I'm poor?

8,000 guan.

Not a single guan less.

I won't see you out.

Don't you regret this.

Out of the way!

Imperial Guard business.

What's going on?

What happened?

Why are there so many soldiers here?

Disperse.

We're closed now.

Let's go.

Where is the boss?

Right here.

Officer,

I am the boss.

Is there a problem?

Come with us later.

We are shutting this place down.

This shop is a total scam.

I say you should arrest him now and interrogate him thoroughly.

Why are you sticking your nose in everywhere?

Why are you shutting me down?

I haven't broken any laws.

The Imperial Guard is seizing this place.

Do you have a problem with that?

Take him down.

Nobody move!

Let's see who dares to move.

Who do you think you are?

Shutting us down just like that?

You see my shop making money

and come to rob us?

You've got some nerve.

Don't you recognize the Imperial Guards?

Imperial Guards, so what?

Are there no bad ones among you?

You dare to disrespect the Imperial Guards?

If you're so tough, come and fight.

(I can't win.)

(They're all armed with swords.)

(What if they hack me to death?)

I have a chair, and you have a sword.

Do you think I'm stupid?

Well, aren't you?

You're scared?

Take me on one-on-one if you've got guts,

or all of you come at once,

but no weapons allowed.

Do you dare?

We all go at once?

Who are you trying to insult?

Come on.

I won't use a weapon.

Come and fight.

Fine.

But let's get this straight.

If you lose,

the others can't use weapons either.

We're going to settle this with bare hands.

If I lose,

you can take me away.

I'll have no choice.

Fine.

I promise not to use a weapon.

But if I win,

you're not allowed to shut down my shop,

and not take me away.

Bring it on.

Take this.

You've got some strength.

Get lost.

Insolent.

Stop.

We had a deal.

No weapons.

Your leader said it.

Get him.

So arrogant, huh?

Beat him!

Pin him down!

You dare hit my boss?

I'll kill you.

That's for bullying me. Take that.

You hit me too?

What are you doing?

Let go.

Pull them apart first.

We had a deal.

No retaliatory strikes.

Brat, you'd better behave yourself.

Otherwise,

I'll thrash you.

I...

Such great strength.

It's a pity you're not in the army.

I'm an only child and haven't had my coming-of-age ceremony.

I can't join the army.

You're just lucky.

If you were born in times of war,

it wouldn't be up to you.

I never thought he'd be in league with Beicang.

That's perfect.

Take them all away.

What does that have to do with me?

Send them to the Ministry of Justice prison.

Yes, sir.

Wait.

Is this how you retaliate?

(Juxian Restaurant) Greetings, Your Highness.

What brings you here?

What's going on with this shop?

Your Highness,

do you want to buy glaze too?

This place has been sealed off.

It was His Majesty's personal order.

Sealed off?

Then, what about Wei Hao?

Who is Wei Hao?

The boss of this shop.

Oh, you mean him?

He injured over a dozen of our men.

He's been taken to the Ministry of Justice prison.

What?

♪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♪