1 00:01:32,470 --> 00:01:36,020 [Debit Queen] 2 00:01:36,200 --> 00:01:38,940 [Episode 24] 3 00:01:44,820 --> 00:01:45,550 How can you not even 4 00:01:45,550 --> 00:01:47,000 manage to feed her medicine? 5 00:01:47,000 --> 00:01:48,470 The imperial physician said 6 00:01:48,470 --> 00:01:49,990 Ping'er is only suffering from excessive worry, 7 00:01:49,990 --> 00:01:50,990 nothing serious. 8 00:01:51,270 --> 00:01:52,580 You can’t even handle basic care. 9 00:01:52,580 --> 00:01:53,200 Get lost. 10 00:01:53,370 --> 00:01:54,370 I'll do it myself. 11 00:01:54,630 --> 00:01:55,360 Give it to me. 12 00:01:56,110 --> 00:01:56,700 Get out! 13 00:01:57,229 --> 00:01:59,630 -Yes, Your Highness. -Yes, Your Highness. 14 00:02:04,830 --> 00:02:05,360 Ping'er. 15 00:02:05,990 --> 00:02:07,450 Here, take your medicine. 16 00:02:22,200 --> 00:02:23,460 It seems a little cold. 17 00:02:24,510 --> 00:02:25,329 I'll 18 00:02:25,430 --> 00:02:26,430 heat it up for you. 19 00:02:31,990 --> 00:02:32,520 Ping'er. 20 00:02:33,100 --> 00:02:35,100 You must take good care of yourself. 21 00:02:35,210 --> 00:02:36,590 I've prepared 22 00:02:36,590 --> 00:02:38,040 a grand wedding for you. 23 00:02:38,730 --> 00:02:39,829 You will be 24 00:02:39,950 --> 00:02:40,829 the most radiant bride 25 00:02:40,829 --> 00:02:42,320 in all of Furong City. 26 00:02:47,420 --> 00:02:47,980 Alright. 27 00:02:48,790 --> 00:02:49,520 Don't be sad. 28 00:02:51,030 --> 00:02:52,829 You'll understand in the future 29 00:02:52,880 --> 00:02:54,170 that what I can give you 30 00:02:54,670 --> 00:02:56,690 is far better 31 00:02:56,900 --> 00:02:58,160 than what you want now. 32 00:02:59,990 --> 00:03:00,640 Forget it. 33 00:03:02,140 --> 00:03:03,400 What you’re offering, 34 00:03:03,820 --> 00:03:04,930 I can’t accept. 35 00:03:07,110 --> 00:03:08,700 When I say you can, 36 00:03:08,920 --> 00:03:09,730 then you must. 37 00:03:13,830 --> 00:03:14,220 Fine. 38 00:03:14,740 --> 00:03:15,750 For now, 39 00:03:16,390 --> 00:03:17,390 rest well. 40 00:03:27,140 --> 00:03:28,079 Make sure your blanket is properly tucked. 41 00:03:28,079 --> 00:03:29,140 Don't catch a cold. 42 00:03:33,300 --> 00:03:36,530 [Xu Mansion] 43 00:03:33,579 --> 00:03:34,230 What are you doing? 44 00:03:34,230 --> 00:03:34,760 Leave. 45 00:03:34,790 --> 00:03:35,850 What are you doing? 46 00:03:37,720 --> 00:03:39,370 [Seal] 47 00:03:39,730 --> 00:03:41,350 Who gives you the right to do this? 48 00:03:41,350 --> 00:03:41,950 Leave now, 49 00:03:42,060 --> 00:03:43,390 or we won’t be so polite. 50 00:03:43,470 --> 00:03:45,130 You watchdogs of Prince Xian! 51 00:03:45,310 --> 00:03:45,990 Wang, Wang Zhujue. 52 00:03:45,990 --> 00:03:47,210 Wang Zhujue. 53 00:03:47,590 --> 00:03:48,600 Calm down. 54 00:03:48,780 --> 00:03:49,579 Young Madam. 55 00:03:49,870 --> 00:03:50,600 Young Madam. 56 00:03:51,190 --> 00:03:52,430 Young Madam, bad news. 57 00:03:52,430 --> 00:03:53,390 Our shops 58 00:03:53,430 --> 00:03:54,960 have suddenly been sealed. 59 00:03:55,390 --> 00:03:57,120 The shops have been sealed too? 60 00:03:57,870 --> 00:03:58,350 Sister. 61 00:03:58,450 --> 00:03:59,450 What should we do? 62 00:04:01,440 --> 00:04:02,220 Wang Zhujue, don't be like this. 63 00:04:02,220 --> 00:04:02,580 Wang. 64 00:04:02,770 --> 00:04:03,460 Calm down. 65 00:04:03,550 --> 00:04:04,080 Mr. Wang. 66 00:04:05,010 --> 00:04:05,740 Butler Chen. 67 00:04:06,910 --> 00:04:07,830 Take this money 68 00:04:07,970 --> 00:04:08,830 and find us 69 00:04:08,830 --> 00:04:09,790 a place to stay. 70 00:04:10,310 --> 00:04:11,150 Then find a doctor 71 00:04:11,150 --> 00:04:12,080 for Wang Zhujue. 72 00:04:13,140 --> 00:04:13,670 Alright. 73 00:04:14,270 --> 00:04:14,920 Ling Se! 74 00:04:16,190 --> 00:04:16,890 Wanrong. 75 00:04:17,990 --> 00:04:19,529 I heard rumors, so I rushed over. 76 00:04:19,529 --> 00:04:20,140 It's okay. 77 00:04:20,350 --> 00:04:21,079 Come with me. 78 00:04:21,430 --> 00:04:22,300 No, Wanrong. 79 00:04:22,490 --> 00:04:24,420 We can't drag you down any further. 80 00:04:24,900 --> 00:04:26,500 I’ll be angry if you say that. 81 00:04:26,550 --> 00:04:27,700 Aren't we friends? 82 00:04:27,950 --> 00:04:28,750 When a friend is in trouble, 83 00:04:28,750 --> 00:04:30,510 how can I stand by and do nothing? 84 00:04:30,510 --> 00:04:31,120 Besides, 85 00:04:31,620 --> 00:04:33,510 Qingfeng is working for the royal family. 86 00:04:33,510 --> 00:04:35,570 They won’t dare do anything drastic. 87 00:04:37,390 --> 00:04:38,120 Young Madam. 88 00:04:38,159 --> 00:04:38,740 Perhaps 89 00:04:38,870 --> 00:04:40,909 it’s best to go to Mrs. Lyu’s place for now. 90 00:04:40,909 --> 00:04:41,370 It seems 91 00:04:41,750 --> 00:04:42,900 that Mr. Wang’s health 92 00:04:42,900 --> 00:04:44,960 isn’t fit for traveling much longer. 93 00:04:45,430 --> 00:04:45,950 Yes. 94 00:04:46,040 --> 00:04:47,440 You shouldn’t hesitate. 95 00:04:47,500 --> 00:04:48,630 If the soldiers get anxious later, 96 00:04:48,630 --> 00:04:50,030 we won’t be able to leave. 97 00:04:53,260 --> 00:04:54,710 Then thank you, Wanrong. 98 00:04:55,270 --> 00:04:57,070 You go first. I’ll come shortly. 99 00:04:57,270 --> 00:04:57,800 Alright. 100 00:04:58,030 --> 00:04:58,560 Alright. 101 00:04:58,790 --> 00:04:59,909 Everyone, follow me. 102 00:04:59,909 --> 00:05:00,310 Hurry! 103 00:05:00,310 --> 00:05:01,020 Hurry up. 104 00:05:01,020 --> 00:05:01,510 Be careful. 105 00:05:01,510 --> 00:05:01,830 Let's go. 106 00:05:01,830 --> 00:05:02,230 Hurry. 107 00:05:02,670 --> 00:05:03,130 Fuding. 108 00:05:03,280 --> 00:05:03,830 Young Madam. 109 00:05:03,830 --> 00:05:04,490 Be careful. 110 00:05:04,870 --> 00:05:06,310 Go to the prison right now 111 00:05:06,480 --> 00:05:07,270 and find out 112 00:05:07,270 --> 00:05:08,660 what’s going on with Zilu. 113 00:05:08,660 --> 00:05:09,460 No matter what news you get, 114 00:05:09,460 --> 00:05:10,550 inform me immediately. 115 00:05:10,550 --> 00:05:10,920 Okay. 116 00:05:12,030 --> 00:05:13,220 Even if there was an issue with the incense 117 00:05:13,220 --> 00:05:14,060 at the sacrificial ceremony, 118 00:05:14,060 --> 00:05:14,870 it shouldn’t be Prince Xian's men 119 00:05:14,870 --> 00:05:16,090 who come to seal us up. 120 00:05:16,370 --> 00:05:17,850 There must be something suspicious going on. 121 00:05:17,850 --> 00:05:19,250 Young Madam, I’ll go now. 122 00:05:21,510 --> 00:05:21,990 Zilu. 123 00:05:22,190 --> 00:05:23,300 I must find a way 124 00:05:23,390 --> 00:05:24,650 to get you out of there. 125 00:05:36,710 --> 00:05:37,570 Your Highness. 126 00:05:37,580 --> 00:05:38,190 The workers involved 127 00:05:38,190 --> 00:05:39,750 in making the incense for the sacrificial ceremony 128 00:05:39,750 --> 00:05:40,950 have been dealt with. 129 00:05:43,470 --> 00:05:44,540 Go visit Xu Zilu 130 00:05:44,580 --> 00:05:46,200 in the prison. 131 00:05:47,150 --> 00:05:48,610 You know what to do, right? 132 00:05:48,990 --> 00:05:49,790 Keep it clean. 133 00:05:49,820 --> 00:05:51,220 Don't leave any trouble. 134 00:05:51,430 --> 00:05:53,030 Don't worry, Your Highness. 135 00:05:57,230 --> 00:05:58,090 Your Highness. 136 00:05:58,350 --> 00:05:59,750 Madam Xu wants to see you. 137 00:06:00,200 --> 00:06:02,620 Daring to visit my masion at night without invitation, 138 00:06:02,620 --> 00:06:04,480 she really isn’t afraid of death. 139 00:06:05,460 --> 00:06:06,260 It's too late. 140 00:06:06,430 --> 00:06:07,470 I’m not seeing any visitors. 141 00:06:07,470 --> 00:06:08,330 Drive her away. 142 00:06:09,030 --> 00:06:09,490 Your Highness. 143 00:06:09,490 --> 00:06:10,180 She’s been causing a commotion 144 00:06:10,180 --> 00:06:11,590 outside for quite a while. 145 00:06:11,590 --> 00:06:12,240 I'm afraid 146 00:06:12,700 --> 00:06:14,030 it will disturb Her Grace. 147 00:06:14,030 --> 00:06:15,280 Just tell her that I... 148 00:06:15,280 --> 00:06:16,570 Bring Madam Xu inside. 149 00:06:16,600 --> 00:06:17,260 Your Grace. 150 00:06:19,470 --> 00:06:21,300 Your Highness is willing to see her. 151 00:06:21,300 --> 00:06:21,770 Ping'er, 152 00:06:21,770 --> 00:06:22,430 why are you… 153 00:06:22,430 --> 00:06:23,190 Your Highness, if you agree 154 00:06:23,190 --> 00:06:24,850 to talk to Madam Xu, 155 00:06:25,800 --> 00:06:27,280 I’ll take the medicine. 156 00:06:27,890 --> 00:06:29,550 That way, on your wedding day, 157 00:06:29,830 --> 00:06:31,630 you’ll have a living bride. 158 00:06:32,070 --> 00:06:32,640 Ping'er. 159 00:06:33,080 --> 00:06:34,680 What are you saying? 160 00:06:38,740 --> 00:06:39,170 Fine. 161 00:06:39,690 --> 00:06:41,220 I’ll see her 162 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:42,480 for your sake. 163 00:06:42,670 --> 00:06:43,600 Is that alright? 164 00:06:45,940 --> 00:06:47,150 Why are you standing there? 165 00:06:47,150 --> 00:06:48,610 Go invite her in, quickly. 166 00:06:48,650 --> 00:06:49,780 Yes, Your Highness. 167 00:06:53,830 --> 00:06:54,159 Come. 168 00:06:54,440 --> 00:06:55,900 I’ll take you back to rest. 169 00:06:56,070 --> 00:06:56,680 No need. 170 00:06:59,830 --> 00:07:01,630 Make sure the Princess takes her medicine. 171 00:07:01,630 --> 00:07:02,760 Yes, Your Highness. 172 00:07:05,390 --> 00:07:06,410 One sheet of paper 173 00:07:06,670 --> 00:07:07,710 is for you to honestly confess 174 00:07:07,710 --> 00:07:09,150 everything you know. 175 00:07:09,680 --> 00:07:10,460 The other 176 00:07:10,840 --> 00:07:12,460 is for your written confession of guilt. 177 00:07:12,460 --> 00:07:14,900 Once you’re done, I’ll see you off. 178 00:07:24,550 --> 00:07:25,880 I have nothing to write. 179 00:07:27,550 --> 00:07:29,340 I suggest you be honest. 180 00:07:29,750 --> 00:07:32,080 Either way, you’re as good as dead. 181 00:07:32,430 --> 00:07:33,870 If you don’t want your family 182 00:07:33,870 --> 00:07:35,400 to be buried alongside you, 183 00:07:35,590 --> 00:07:37,630 you’d better do as I say. 184 00:07:42,610 --> 00:07:43,230 Madam Xu. 185 00:07:43,350 --> 00:07:43,810 Please. 186 00:07:48,430 --> 00:07:49,950 Madam Xu, your visit at this time 187 00:07:49,950 --> 00:07:51,750 is truly unexpected. 188 00:07:54,470 --> 00:07:55,430 I’ve come today 189 00:07:55,590 --> 00:07:57,650 to propose a deal with Your Highness. 190 00:08:00,950 --> 00:08:03,140 Now that Mr. Xu is imprisoned, 191 00:08:03,390 --> 00:08:05,110 you still have the leisure 192 00:08:05,150 --> 00:08:06,870 to discuss business with me? 193 00:08:07,790 --> 00:08:08,750 The Xu's Incense Shop 194 00:08:08,750 --> 00:08:10,660 has been painstakingly managed for three generations. 195 00:08:10,660 --> 00:08:12,860 Everyone in our household is innocent. 196 00:08:13,150 --> 00:08:13,900 Even though my husband 197 00:08:13,900 --> 00:08:15,930 is in a dire situation, 198 00:08:16,500 --> 00:08:18,300 the workshop will not collapse. 199 00:08:18,660 --> 00:08:19,750 Why wouldn’t I 200 00:08:19,750 --> 00:08:22,410 be able to discuss business with Your Highness? 201 00:08:24,070 --> 00:08:24,590 Good. 202 00:08:26,400 --> 00:08:28,070 I admire people 203 00:08:28,950 --> 00:08:30,410 with your kind of resolve. 204 00:08:32,559 --> 00:08:33,669 I’ve expressed my appreciation 205 00:08:33,669 --> 00:08:34,230 for Xu's Incense Shop 206 00:08:34,230 --> 00:08:35,900 many times before. 207 00:08:36,190 --> 00:08:37,120 Unfortunately, 208 00:08:37,309 --> 00:08:38,909 Xu Zilu didn’t reciprocate. 209 00:08:39,630 --> 00:08:40,580 If it had been you, 210 00:08:40,580 --> 00:08:41,860 dealing with me 211 00:08:41,860 --> 00:08:42,990 from the beginning, 212 00:08:43,309 --> 00:08:44,070 wouldn’t we 213 00:08:44,070 --> 00:08:45,210 all be happy now? 214 00:08:47,400 --> 00:08:49,020 Now that Mr. Xu is absent, 215 00:08:49,340 --> 00:08:50,660 does that mean 216 00:08:51,220 --> 00:08:52,950 all of the Xu family’s business 217 00:08:52,960 --> 00:08:54,280 is under your control? 218 00:08:56,200 --> 00:08:58,550 As the matriarch of the Xu family, 219 00:08:59,150 --> 00:09:00,430 it’s only natural 220 00:09:00,610 --> 00:09:01,390 that I make decisions 221 00:09:01,390 --> 00:09:02,790 in my husband’s absence. 222 00:09:03,590 --> 00:09:04,460 In that case, 223 00:09:06,740 --> 00:09:07,930 very well. 224 00:09:08,820 --> 00:09:10,430 Does that mean the business deal 225 00:09:10,430 --> 00:09:12,110 that couldn’t be settled with Mr. Xu 226 00:09:12,110 --> 00:09:13,390 can now be concluded 227 00:09:13,630 --> 00:09:15,470 with you? 228 00:09:16,410 --> 00:09:17,710 As long as the terms are right, 229 00:09:17,710 --> 00:09:19,160 it can certainly be done. 230 00:09:20,590 --> 00:09:21,020 Good. 231 00:09:21,750 --> 00:09:23,010 Let’s hear your terms. 232 00:09:23,630 --> 00:09:24,930 Please show mercy 233 00:09:24,970 --> 00:09:26,110 to my husband. 234 00:09:28,230 --> 00:09:29,290 Madam Xu, 235 00:09:29,600 --> 00:09:31,570 I thought you were a smart woman. 236 00:09:31,810 --> 00:09:33,030 Why are you still hoping 237 00:09:33,030 --> 00:09:35,670 I’ll spare his life at this point? 238 00:09:36,840 --> 00:09:38,640 Your Highness misunderstands. 239 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:41,050 That’s not what I’m asking for. 240 00:09:41,930 --> 00:09:42,790 It’s just that, 241 00:09:42,810 --> 00:09:44,570 as Xu Zilu’s wife, 242 00:09:46,150 --> 00:09:48,710 if he must eventually face the execution ground, 243 00:09:48,710 --> 00:09:51,170 I ask Your Highness to allow me to see him off. 244 00:09:51,750 --> 00:09:54,560 If I do not see him die with my own eyes, 245 00:09:55,180 --> 00:09:58,040 I’m afraid I won’t be able to answer to the Xu family. 246 00:09:58,340 --> 00:09:59,660 So, Madam Xu, 247 00:10:00,170 --> 00:10:00,860 you’re worried 248 00:10:00,860 --> 00:10:02,990 that I might secretly have him killed? 249 00:10:03,430 --> 00:10:04,360 I wouldn’t dare. 250 00:10:04,870 --> 00:10:05,800 I’m just afraid 251 00:10:05,820 --> 00:10:08,110 that if the Xu family falls into chaos, 252 00:10:08,460 --> 00:10:11,320 it might interfere with Your Highness’s business. 253 00:10:12,250 --> 00:10:14,020 If I want someone dead, 254 00:10:14,040 --> 00:10:16,040 there’s no chance of them escaping. 255 00:10:16,620 --> 00:10:17,370 The evidence 256 00:10:17,670 --> 00:10:18,800 will be solid. 257 00:10:19,440 --> 00:10:20,440 No need to rush. 258 00:10:21,710 --> 00:10:22,510 I’ll make sure 259 00:10:22,860 --> 00:10:25,110 his death is well-publicized. 260 00:10:27,310 --> 00:10:27,880 Madam Xu, 261 00:10:28,190 --> 00:10:28,990 rest assured. 262 00:10:29,350 --> 00:10:30,880 The day after tomorrow, when he’s brought to trial, 263 00:10:30,880 --> 00:10:32,540 I’ll make sure Xu Zilu’s death 264 00:10:32,790 --> 00:10:34,860 is clear and undeniable. 265 00:10:36,580 --> 00:10:38,040 Thank you, Your Highness. 266 00:10:39,190 --> 00:10:40,250 I’ll take my leave. 267 00:10:54,990 --> 00:10:55,910 Xu Zilu, 268 00:10:56,170 --> 00:10:57,750 I gave you time, 269 00:10:58,080 --> 00:10:58,740 but 270 00:10:59,460 --> 00:11:00,720 you didn't cherish it. 271 00:11:00,990 --> 00:11:01,830 Now 272 00:11:02,130 --> 00:11:03,730 I’ll send you on your way. 273 00:11:07,520 --> 00:11:08,320 Lord Liufeng! 274 00:11:12,190 --> 00:11:13,120 His Highness... 275 00:11:16,310 --> 00:11:17,440 Clean this place up. 276 00:11:17,870 --> 00:11:19,170 Keep a close watch on him. 277 00:11:19,170 --> 00:11:19,570 Yes. 278 00:11:50,650 --> 00:11:52,550 Are you the Mr. Wu 279 00:11:52,550 --> 00:11:54,150 that Prince Xian mentioned? 280 00:11:54,630 --> 00:11:55,490 Yes, that’s me. 281 00:11:56,500 --> 00:11:57,900 I want to check the goods. 282 00:12:08,290 --> 00:12:09,020 Do me a favor. 283 00:12:09,300 --> 00:12:11,100 I’m just bringing him some food. 284 00:12:13,700 --> 00:12:14,570 Your wife 285 00:12:14,670 --> 00:12:15,310 even asked me to bring you 286 00:12:15,310 --> 00:12:16,150 some pastries 287 00:12:16,150 --> 00:12:17,150 she made herself. 288 00:12:18,230 --> 00:12:19,160 What happened? 289 00:12:19,370 --> 00:12:21,300 She went to Prince Xian's Mansion. 290 00:12:22,040 --> 00:12:22,840 Is she okay? 291 00:12:24,520 --> 00:12:26,530 She was afraid you’d be secretly harmed by Prince Xian, 292 00:12:26,530 --> 00:12:27,910 so she made a deal with him 293 00:12:27,910 --> 00:12:29,180 to ensure that you’ll 294 00:12:29,610 --> 00:12:31,470 be tried and convicted properly, 295 00:12:31,820 --> 00:12:33,350 so you can die with clarity. 296 00:12:47,410 --> 00:12:48,500 Thanks to my wife. 297 00:12:50,310 --> 00:12:51,640 Yesterday, Prince Xian 298 00:12:52,520 --> 00:12:54,580 tried to force me to sign a confession 299 00:12:55,410 --> 00:12:57,010 and wanted me dead in prison. 300 00:12:58,590 --> 00:13:00,030 If it weren’t for my wife, 301 00:13:01,080 --> 00:13:02,450 I might be dead by now. 302 00:13:04,230 --> 00:13:05,100 She mustn’t 303 00:13:05,590 --> 00:13:07,210 find out about this. 304 00:13:07,510 --> 00:13:08,910 I’m afraid she’ll worry. 305 00:13:10,070 --> 00:13:10,720 And 306 00:13:12,390 --> 00:13:13,510 make sure she’s closely watched. 307 00:13:13,510 --> 00:13:14,660 She’s impulsive. 308 00:13:15,070 --> 00:13:16,600 You must ensure her safety. 309 00:13:17,670 --> 00:13:19,320 The Ministry of Justice 310 00:13:19,450 --> 00:13:20,990 has been investigating Prince Xian for some time. 311 00:13:20,990 --> 00:13:22,740 But they lacked leads. 312 00:13:23,320 --> 00:13:25,580 They’re investigating Prince Xian too? 313 00:13:26,110 --> 00:13:27,110 It’s said 314 00:13:27,370 --> 00:13:29,810 that two secret agents from the Ministry of Justice 315 00:13:29,810 --> 00:13:31,970 were killed while investigating Prince Xian in Lingnan. 316 00:13:31,970 --> 00:13:34,430 Their bodies haven’t been found to this day. 317 00:13:43,260 --> 00:13:44,140 Just ahead. 318 00:13:44,160 --> 00:13:44,820 Chase them. 319 00:13:44,850 --> 00:13:45,730 Catch up with them. 320 00:13:45,730 --> 00:13:47,190 There's a carriage ahead. 321 00:13:47,980 --> 00:13:48,560 Fuding. 322 00:13:48,680 --> 00:13:49,570 What's going on? 323 00:13:49,570 --> 00:13:50,270 Young Master. 324 00:13:50,270 --> 00:13:53,000 There are several people chasing us from behind. 325 00:13:57,190 --> 00:13:58,250 So that’s it. 326 00:13:58,280 --> 00:13:59,340 What’s happening? 327 00:14:01,400 --> 00:14:02,660 I’ve seen them before. 328 00:14:04,470 --> 00:14:05,120 Sir. 329 00:14:05,970 --> 00:14:07,430 The items in this package 330 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:08,940 are extremely important. 331 00:14:08,950 --> 00:14:10,120 If something happens to me, 332 00:14:10,120 --> 00:14:11,580 please make sure to take it 333 00:14:11,870 --> 00:14:13,140 to Furong City. 334 00:14:13,180 --> 00:14:13,910 Furong City? 335 00:14:26,550 --> 00:14:27,790 It seems now 336 00:14:28,470 --> 00:14:30,670 that he was killed by Prince Xian’s men. 337 00:14:31,550 --> 00:14:33,140 But I looked inside that box, 338 00:14:33,140 --> 00:14:34,670 and there was nothing in it. 339 00:14:48,670 --> 00:14:49,400 That box 340 00:14:49,430 --> 00:14:50,270 might be 341 00:14:50,270 --> 00:14:51,360 the only clue left. 342 00:14:51,390 --> 00:14:52,520 Where did you put it? 343 00:14:52,600 --> 00:14:53,470 In my mansion. 344 00:14:55,310 --> 00:14:55,830 My Lord, 345 00:14:57,070 --> 00:14:58,830 I want to write a letter to my family. 346 00:14:58,830 --> 00:14:59,620 Please 347 00:14:59,900 --> 00:15:01,100 deliver it to my wife. 348 00:15:02,240 --> 00:15:03,050 Such a hassle. 349 00:15:03,670 --> 00:15:04,600 You can write it. 350 00:15:14,070 --> 00:15:15,270 We’ve received news. 351 00:15:17,070 --> 00:15:17,680 Lord Lyu. 352 00:15:18,110 --> 00:15:18,980 How is Zilu? 353 00:15:19,100 --> 00:15:20,200 Zilu gave it to me. 354 00:15:20,600 --> 00:15:22,730 He asked me to make sure you receive it. 355 00:15:23,920 --> 00:15:26,410 [Evidence of Prince Xian Smuggling] 356 00:15:26,910 --> 00:15:29,370 Evidence of Prince Xian Smuggling? 357 00:15:29,700 --> 00:15:31,360 But isn't it just a wooden box? 358 00:15:32,950 --> 00:15:34,070 I feel like I’ve seen this wooden box 359 00:15:34,070 --> 00:15:35,390 somewhere before. 360 00:15:36,810 --> 00:15:38,810 It should still be at the Xu Mansion. 361 00:15:39,770 --> 00:15:40,220 No. 362 00:15:40,570 --> 00:15:41,450 I have to go back to the Xu Mansion 363 00:15:41,450 --> 00:15:42,750 and retrieve it. 364 00:15:42,770 --> 00:15:43,760 But the Xu Mansion 365 00:15:43,760 --> 00:15:45,510 is completely surrounded by soldiers. 366 00:15:45,510 --> 00:15:46,840 How do you plan to get in? 367 00:15:46,950 --> 00:15:47,560 Whatever. 368 00:15:47,970 --> 00:15:49,900 I’ll figure it out when I get there. 369 00:15:50,690 --> 00:15:51,630 I need to find 370 00:15:51,630 --> 00:15:52,940 Tao Meili and Liu Yeniang. 371 00:15:52,940 --> 00:15:54,670 I'll set out tomorrow morning. 372 00:15:55,670 --> 00:15:56,450 Your Highness. 373 00:15:56,450 --> 00:15:58,310 After the Xu Mansion was sealed up, 374 00:15:58,310 --> 00:16:00,310 I sent someone to investigate again. 375 00:16:00,310 --> 00:16:01,390 Rest assured, Your Highness. 376 00:16:01,390 --> 00:16:02,720 It's not in the mansion. 377 00:16:04,710 --> 00:16:05,770 It doesn't matter. 378 00:16:06,110 --> 00:16:07,560 Whether it’s found or not, 379 00:16:07,560 --> 00:16:08,830 by tomorrow afternoon, 380 00:16:08,830 --> 00:16:10,620 Xu Zilu will be dead. 381 00:16:22,690 --> 00:16:23,630 I want to 382 00:16:23,660 --> 00:16:24,640 interrogate Xu Zilu now. 383 00:16:24,640 --> 00:16:25,390 Prepare the carriage. 384 00:16:25,390 --> 00:16:25,690 Yes. 385 00:16:48,950 --> 00:16:50,150 Didn’t knock him out. 386 00:16:52,130 --> 00:16:52,740 Nonsense. 387 00:16:53,050 --> 00:16:54,980 Can a slingshot knock someone out? 388 00:16:55,370 --> 00:16:55,970 It’s okay. 389 00:16:56,370 --> 00:16:57,900 We’ll think of another way. 390 00:16:58,650 --> 00:17:00,120 Then I’ll run over and draw them away. 391 00:17:00,120 --> 00:17:01,120 You focus on finding it. 392 00:17:01,120 --> 00:17:01,650 Alright. 393 00:17:01,820 --> 00:17:02,840 Be careful. 394 00:17:03,270 --> 00:17:03,800 Alright. 395 00:17:21,910 --> 00:17:22,640 Are you okay? 396 00:17:23,550 --> 00:17:24,829 Kill him! 397 00:17:25,020 --> 00:17:25,780 Stop! 398 00:17:25,960 --> 00:17:26,800 Stop! 399 00:17:27,859 --> 00:17:28,650 Stop! 400 00:17:29,240 --> 00:17:30,500 Why are you chasing me? 401 00:17:31,310 --> 00:17:32,070 I’m going over there now. 402 00:17:32,070 --> 00:17:32,780 Wait for me here. 403 00:17:32,780 --> 00:17:33,280 Alright. 404 00:17:33,280 --> 00:17:34,000 Be careful. 405 00:17:34,110 --> 00:17:34,640 Alright. 406 00:17:57,910 --> 00:17:59,680 As expected, there’s nothing here. 407 00:17:59,680 --> 00:18:00,540 It's you. 408 00:18:02,670 --> 00:18:03,790 Xu Zilu wouldn’t have had me 409 00:18:03,790 --> 00:18:05,070 look for an empty box. 410 00:18:33,480 --> 00:18:34,280 Take him away. 411 00:18:35,530 --> 00:18:36,720 What are you doing? 412 00:18:36,900 --> 00:18:37,390 My Lord. 413 00:18:37,650 --> 00:18:39,370 Prince Xian has ordered the interrogation of Xu Zilu. 414 00:18:39,370 --> 00:18:40,150 Minister Li from the Ministry of Justice 415 00:18:40,150 --> 00:18:41,950 is already waiting in the court. 416 00:18:42,780 --> 00:18:43,310 Let's go. 417 00:18:44,220 --> 00:18:44,670 Hurry! 418 00:18:46,670 --> 00:18:47,200 Hurry up. 419 00:18:52,100 --> 00:18:52,700 Young Madam. 420 00:18:52,700 --> 00:18:53,260 Did you find it? 421 00:18:53,260 --> 00:18:54,120 Is this the one? 422 00:18:57,600 --> 00:18:57,960 Yes. 423 00:18:57,990 --> 00:18:59,540 This is exactly what the young master was talking about. 424 00:18:59,540 --> 00:19:00,270 That’s great! 425 00:19:00,270 --> 00:19:00,730 Well... 426 00:19:00,950 --> 00:19:01,880 But Young Madam, 427 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,320 how are we going to get out of here? 428 00:19:03,320 --> 00:19:03,960 Se. 429 00:19:06,270 --> 00:19:07,310 How did you get in here? 430 00:19:07,310 --> 00:19:08,120 Liu Yeniang and I 431 00:19:08,120 --> 00:19:09,430 saw that you hadn’t come out for a long time. 432 00:19:09,430 --> 00:19:10,870 But what’s the use of you coming in? 433 00:19:10,870 --> 00:19:11,470 There are so many soldiers 434 00:19:11,470 --> 00:19:12,430 both inside and outside the mansion. 435 00:19:12,430 --> 00:19:13,350 You’ve just added one more person 436 00:19:13,350 --> 00:19:14,350 who can’t get out. 437 00:19:15,340 --> 00:19:15,800 This... 438 00:19:16,550 --> 00:19:18,140 Do something. What should we do? 439 00:19:18,140 --> 00:19:19,140 What should we do? 440 00:19:22,230 --> 00:19:23,160 I’ve got an idea. 441 00:19:28,800 --> 00:19:29,340 Stop! 442 00:19:29,370 --> 00:19:30,430 What are you doing? 443 00:19:34,080 --> 00:19:35,070 Officers, 444 00:19:35,200 --> 00:19:36,960 I’ve come to fetch something for my master. 445 00:19:36,960 --> 00:19:37,810 Fetch something? 446 00:19:37,810 --> 00:19:39,390 What else is left in the Xu family worth fetching? 447 00:19:39,390 --> 00:19:40,060 Chase them! 448 00:19:40,820 --> 00:19:41,480 Stop there! 449 00:19:42,760 --> 00:19:43,320 Stop there! 450 00:19:43,320 --> 00:19:43,710 Stop! 451 00:19:43,990 --> 00:19:44,580 Stop there! 452 00:19:44,580 --> 00:19:45,460 Stop! Stop! 453 00:19:51,520 --> 00:19:52,040 Fuding. 454 00:20:00,850 --> 00:20:01,610 Hurry up! 455 00:20:04,700 --> 00:20:05,410 Xu Zilu! 456 00:20:05,670 --> 00:20:06,340 You dared to tamper 457 00:20:06,340 --> 00:20:08,870 with the incense for the sacrificial ceremony. 458 00:20:08,870 --> 00:20:11,730 It’s a good thing Prince Xian discovered it in time, 459 00:20:11,910 --> 00:20:13,970 or the grand ceremony would have been desecrated. 460 00:20:13,970 --> 00:20:15,100 The tainted incense 461 00:20:15,360 --> 00:20:16,820 has been kept as evidence. 462 00:20:17,260 --> 00:20:19,150 Do you realize the enormity 463 00:20:19,680 --> 00:20:21,010 of your crime? 464 00:20:22,310 --> 00:20:22,830 My Lord, 465 00:20:23,420 --> 00:20:24,430 I'm innocent. 466 00:20:25,190 --> 00:20:26,910 The incense for the Heaven sacrificial ceremony was 467 00:20:26,910 --> 00:20:28,260 thoroughly inspected 468 00:20:28,530 --> 00:20:29,990 at the time of delivery. 469 00:20:30,080 --> 00:20:31,280 There were no issues. 470 00:20:31,820 --> 00:20:33,020 The evidence you hold 471 00:20:33,430 --> 00:20:35,960 must have been tampered with by someone else. 472 00:20:36,990 --> 00:20:38,340 I knew you wouldn't 473 00:20:38,370 --> 00:20:40,120 confess easily. 474 00:20:41,310 --> 00:20:41,790 Guards! 475 00:20:42,710 --> 00:20:44,340 Bring in the witness. 476 00:20:44,750 --> 00:20:46,240 Bring the witness. 477 00:20:50,340 --> 00:20:50,990 My Lord. 478 00:20:51,060 --> 00:20:53,090 Mr. Xu instructed us to replace 479 00:20:53,120 --> 00:20:53,940 some of the good incense ingredients 480 00:20:53,940 --> 00:20:54,910 with inferior ones 481 00:20:54,910 --> 00:20:55,830 to save money, 482 00:20:55,900 --> 00:20:57,290 which resulted in too many impurities in the incense, 483 00:20:57,290 --> 00:20:58,960 making it prone to exploding when lit. 484 00:20:58,960 --> 00:20:59,760 That's right. 485 00:20:59,820 --> 00:21:00,550 We did it 486 00:21:00,550 --> 00:21:01,770 as Mr. Xu ordered. 487 00:21:02,030 --> 00:21:03,290 Witnesses, step back. 488 00:21:04,270 --> 00:21:04,660 Yes. 489 00:21:05,540 --> 00:21:06,110 My Lord. 490 00:21:06,560 --> 00:21:07,300 I don't even know 491 00:21:07,300 --> 00:21:08,380 these two people. 492 00:21:08,380 --> 00:21:09,950 How can they serve as witnesses? 493 00:21:09,950 --> 00:21:10,750 Lord Li. 494 00:21:11,180 --> 00:21:13,470 We have both testimony and physical evidence now. 495 00:21:13,470 --> 00:21:14,390 Let’s not waste 496 00:21:14,390 --> 00:21:15,480 my time any longer. 497 00:21:15,870 --> 00:21:16,300 Yes. 498 00:21:16,630 --> 00:21:17,490 Your Highness. 499 00:21:19,100 --> 00:21:20,110 Xu Zilu. 500 00:21:20,340 --> 00:21:22,190 With the evidence and witnesses against you, 501 00:21:22,190 --> 00:21:24,310 you should stop trying to defend yourself. 502 00:21:24,310 --> 00:21:24,920 My Lord. 503 00:21:25,790 --> 00:21:26,970 Please hear me out. 504 00:21:27,250 --> 00:21:29,130 I know who framed me. 505 00:21:31,500 --> 00:21:32,110 Your Highness. 506 00:21:32,110 --> 00:21:32,940 It's okay. 507 00:21:33,630 --> 00:21:34,430 Let him speak. 508 00:21:34,790 --> 00:21:35,980 Two months ago, 509 00:21:36,540 --> 00:21:37,230 I encountered a group of bandits 510 00:21:37,230 --> 00:21:38,800 in Lingnan. 511 00:21:39,350 --> 00:21:40,750 But upon investigation, 512 00:21:41,160 --> 00:21:42,820 I found they were not bandits, 513 00:21:43,370 --> 00:21:44,800 but assassins sent by Prince Xian 514 00:21:44,800 --> 00:21:47,410 to eliminate the secret agents of the Ministry of Justice. 515 00:21:47,410 --> 00:21:48,770 After Prince Xian learned 516 00:21:48,770 --> 00:21:49,670 of my connection 517 00:21:49,670 --> 00:21:50,950 with one of these agents, 518 00:21:50,950 --> 00:21:52,700 he has been hunting me down ever since. 519 00:21:52,700 --> 00:21:54,630 This sacrificial ceremony is also 520 00:21:55,110 --> 00:21:56,440 part of his conspiracy. 521 00:21:57,030 --> 00:21:58,570 Then go ahead and tell us 522 00:21:58,630 --> 00:22:00,520 what conspiracy you think I have. 523 00:22:00,840 --> 00:22:03,010 You are smuggling arms with the Beiyun State, 524 00:22:03,010 --> 00:22:04,140 intending to rebel. 525 00:22:06,080 --> 00:22:07,920 So, the prince is planning to rebel. 526 00:22:07,920 --> 00:22:09,100 This... 527 00:22:10,120 --> 00:22:10,850 How dare you! 528 00:22:11,110 --> 00:22:12,210 Why are they not here yet? 529 00:22:12,210 --> 00:22:12,790 Xu Zilu. 530 00:22:13,070 --> 00:22:15,000 Think carefully before you speak. 531 00:22:15,280 --> 00:22:16,600 The crime of tampering with the incense 532 00:22:16,600 --> 00:22:18,770 is already enough to cost you your life. 533 00:22:18,770 --> 00:22:20,630 If you continue to 534 00:22:20,660 --> 00:22:22,260 falsely accuse Prince Xian, 535 00:22:22,600 --> 00:22:26,500 you’ll be guilty of a crime that could wipe out your entire family. 536 00:22:26,830 --> 00:22:28,830 What I’m saying is the absolute truth. 537 00:22:28,830 --> 00:22:30,560 In Changqing Alley, 538 00:22:30,590 --> 00:22:32,220 diagonally across from Xilin Street, 539 00:22:32,220 --> 00:22:33,420 there is a warehouse. 540 00:22:34,260 --> 00:22:35,430 It was rented by my third uncle, Xu Yushan, 541 00:22:35,430 --> 00:22:36,690 before he passed away. 542 00:22:37,150 --> 00:22:38,290 Prince Xian 543 00:22:38,590 --> 00:22:40,340 once hid fire lances there. 544 00:22:41,520 --> 00:22:43,650 My third uncle was on good terms with Prince Xian when he was alive. 545 00:22:43,650 --> 00:22:45,510 You can check the inns he visited. 546 00:22:46,030 --> 00:22:46,600 Also, 547 00:22:47,470 --> 00:22:49,790 many of my Third Uncle’s shops, 548 00:22:50,270 --> 00:22:51,800 including that warehouse, 549 00:22:52,070 --> 00:22:53,870 have Prince Xian's investment. 550 00:22:54,310 --> 00:22:56,570 The Chamber of Commerce can verify this. 551 00:22:58,100 --> 00:22:59,650 All I’m accusing you of 552 00:22:59,670 --> 00:23:01,120 is substituting incense ingredients, 553 00:23:01,120 --> 00:23:03,320 yet you dare to slander me so viciously. 554 00:23:05,320 --> 00:23:06,580 How malicious. 555 00:23:08,030 --> 00:23:08,760 Lord Li, 556 00:23:09,410 --> 00:23:10,560 I have never done 557 00:23:10,760 --> 00:23:12,160 what he is accusing me of. 558 00:23:12,160 --> 00:23:14,090 If you don't believe me, feel free to investigate. 559 00:23:14,090 --> 00:23:15,800 I have a clear conscience. 560 00:23:17,150 --> 00:23:18,480 However, it is alarming 561 00:23:18,550 --> 00:23:19,750 that someone dares to 562 00:23:19,770 --> 00:23:21,370 to so brazenly ignore the law 563 00:23:21,750 --> 00:23:24,880 and falsely accuse a prince of the Qing. 564 00:23:25,470 --> 00:23:27,730 As a high-ranking official of the court, 565 00:23:28,150 --> 00:23:30,310 surely you cannot let this go unpunished, right? 566 00:23:30,310 --> 00:23:31,170 Your Highness. 567 00:23:31,330 --> 00:23:31,810 Okay. 568 00:23:32,660 --> 00:23:33,410 Xu Zilu, 569 00:23:33,830 --> 00:23:35,190 stop quibbling. 570 00:23:35,690 --> 00:23:36,390 I am 571 00:23:36,630 --> 00:23:37,640 going to strip you 572 00:23:37,670 --> 00:23:38,980 of your Imperial Merchant status 573 00:23:38,980 --> 00:23:40,440 and sentence you to death. 574 00:23:40,600 --> 00:23:41,090 Guards! 575 00:23:41,190 --> 00:23:41,700 My Lord. 576 00:23:42,110 --> 00:23:42,910 Take him away. 577 00:23:47,020 --> 00:23:47,550 Wait. 578 00:23:48,330 --> 00:23:49,660 I have something to say. 579 00:23:56,030 --> 00:23:56,580 My Lord. 580 00:24:00,360 --> 00:24:01,360 Are you all right? 581 00:24:01,520 --> 00:24:03,040 I had to crawl through a dog hole twice. 582 00:24:03,040 --> 00:24:04,660 If something happened to you, you’d be in serious trouble. 583 00:24:04,660 --> 00:24:05,540 It won’t happen. 584 00:24:05,540 --> 00:24:06,670 They are over there. 585 00:24:08,140 --> 00:24:08,570 Chase them! 586 00:24:08,570 --> 00:24:09,230 Run! 587 00:24:09,250 --> 00:24:09,750 Stop! 588 00:24:10,020 --> 00:24:11,120 Stop! Stop! 589 00:24:11,310 --> 00:24:11,780 Why are they still chasing us? 590 00:24:11,780 --> 00:24:12,620 Stop! 591 00:24:12,690 --> 00:24:13,220 Hurry! 592 00:24:13,590 --> 00:24:14,070 Hurry! 593 00:24:15,950 --> 00:24:16,730 Stop! 594 00:24:16,760 --> 00:24:17,590 Let's split up into three groups. 595 00:24:17,590 --> 00:24:18,940 Okay. 596 00:24:18,980 --> 00:24:19,540 Stop! 597 00:24:20,480 --> 00:24:21,350 Chase them separately! 598 00:24:21,350 --> 00:24:21,870 Yes. 599 00:24:23,670 --> 00:24:24,190 Stop! 600 00:24:28,520 --> 00:24:29,320 Just run away. 601 00:24:30,550 --> 00:24:31,070 Bro. 602 00:24:31,550 --> 00:24:32,210 I was wrong. 603 00:24:32,440 --> 00:24:33,980 I won't run away anymore. 604 00:24:37,710 --> 00:24:39,270 Didn’t you say you wouldn’t run away? 605 00:24:39,270 --> 00:24:39,730 Get her! 606 00:24:40,680 --> 00:24:42,040 Ling Se, run! 607 00:24:42,050 --> 00:24:42,950 Meili. 608 00:24:42,970 --> 00:24:43,770 Run! 609 00:24:43,800 --> 00:24:44,670 Let go! 610 00:24:46,720 --> 00:24:47,710 Run! 611 00:24:47,730 --> 00:24:48,390 Let go of me! 612 00:24:52,270 --> 00:24:53,140 Meili. 613 00:24:53,850 --> 00:24:55,800 -Run! -Let go of me! 614 00:24:58,910 --> 00:24:59,860 She's amazing. 615 00:25:00,540 --> 00:25:01,270 I can prove 616 00:25:01,270 --> 00:25:02,930 that what Xu Zilu said is true. 617 00:25:04,790 --> 00:25:06,010 How can you prove it? 618 00:25:13,620 --> 00:25:14,020 Kneel! 619 00:25:14,500 --> 00:25:15,020 Kneel! 620 00:25:25,710 --> 00:25:27,730 Who are these people you’ve captured? 621 00:25:27,730 --> 00:25:28,440 My Lord. 622 00:25:29,990 --> 00:25:30,740 These individuals 623 00:25:30,740 --> 00:25:32,000 are envoys from Beiyun 624 00:25:32,070 --> 00:25:33,800 and subordinates of Prince Xian. 625 00:25:33,800 --> 00:25:34,780 Prince Xian has been using 626 00:25:34,780 --> 00:25:35,840 the guise of trade caravans 627 00:25:35,840 --> 00:25:37,700 to smuggle military arms to Beiyun. 628 00:25:37,700 --> 00:25:38,520 In return, he imports spices 629 00:25:38,520 --> 00:25:39,850 from Beiyun to the Qing, 630 00:25:40,470 --> 00:25:42,050 disrupting the market 631 00:25:42,250 --> 00:25:44,110 and harboring ulterior motives. 632 00:25:45,030 --> 00:25:45,580 These 633 00:25:46,150 --> 00:25:48,060 are the ironclad proofs found on the carriage. 634 00:25:48,060 --> 00:25:50,070 A simple investigation will reveal the truth. 635 00:25:50,070 --> 00:25:52,000 How did you come to know all of this? 636 00:25:52,110 --> 00:25:53,820 Prince Xian threatened my family 637 00:25:53,820 --> 00:25:54,390 to coerce me 638 00:25:54,390 --> 00:25:56,490 into assisting with the smuggling of arms. 639 00:25:56,490 --> 00:25:58,020 For the safety of my family, 640 00:25:58,110 --> 00:25:59,710 I have to promise Prince Xian 641 00:25:59,720 --> 00:26:00,910 to gain his trust. 642 00:26:01,150 --> 00:26:01,550 That’s 643 00:26:01,820 --> 00:26:03,480 how I obtained this evidence. 644 00:26:05,230 --> 00:26:05,960 Prince Xian. 645 00:26:06,310 --> 00:26:08,470 Is what they say true? 646 00:26:08,560 --> 00:26:10,140 They’ve conspired together 647 00:26:10,140 --> 00:26:11,500 to frame me. 648 00:26:11,600 --> 00:26:13,340 Lord Li. Do you really believe this nonsense? 649 00:26:13,340 --> 00:26:15,610 Now that the evidence and witnesses are all here, 650 00:26:15,610 --> 00:26:16,850 Prince Xian has committed heinous acts, 651 00:26:16,850 --> 00:26:18,100 killed my third uncle, 652 00:26:18,100 --> 00:26:19,500 and dares to be so brazen. 653 00:26:19,710 --> 00:26:20,190 My Lord. 654 00:26:20,850 --> 00:26:21,790 You must seek justice 655 00:26:21,790 --> 00:26:22,620 for me. 656 00:26:23,120 --> 00:26:25,120 If this traitorous prince is not eliminated, the law will never be upheld. 657 00:26:25,120 --> 00:26:26,570 My Lord. I hope you will enforce the law 658 00:26:26,570 --> 00:26:28,430 and rid the people of this menace. 659 00:26:29,990 --> 00:26:30,720 Prince Xian. 660 00:26:30,990 --> 00:26:32,780 This is a serious matter. 661 00:26:33,180 --> 00:26:35,640 If you cannot explain yourself, 662 00:26:35,910 --> 00:26:36,880 I will have no choice 663 00:26:36,880 --> 00:26:39,170 but to ask His Majesty to make a ruling. 664 00:26:58,930 --> 00:26:59,770 How dare you! 665 00:27:01,260 --> 00:27:02,660 You’ve committed murder 666 00:27:02,910 --> 00:27:04,180 in the courtroom. 667 00:27:04,430 --> 00:27:06,230 How do you explain yourself now? 668 00:27:07,590 --> 00:27:08,500 It was all 669 00:27:08,530 --> 00:27:10,000 orchestrated by me, Xu Zilu, 670 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,190 and Wu Qi. 671 00:27:11,540 --> 00:27:13,000 His Highness was unaware. 672 00:27:14,120 --> 00:27:16,050 Please forgive me, Your Highness. 673 00:27:16,220 --> 00:27:17,220 Don't let him die. 674 00:27:17,750 --> 00:27:18,420 This... 675 00:27:28,250 --> 00:27:29,580 Did everyone hear that? 676 00:27:31,250 --> 00:27:31,900 Lord Li, 677 00:27:32,520 --> 00:27:33,920 Liufeng has confessed 678 00:27:34,730 --> 00:27:35,910 that they conspired together 679 00:27:35,910 --> 00:27:36,920 to frame me. 680 00:27:37,610 --> 00:27:39,010 None of them will escape. 681 00:27:39,430 --> 00:27:40,830 Arrest them all! 682 00:27:41,310 --> 00:27:41,880 Yes. 683 00:27:57,280 --> 00:27:58,460 There's an ongoing case inside. 684 00:27:58,460 --> 00:27:59,820 Unauthorized persons are not allowed to enter. 685 00:27:59,820 --> 00:28:01,070 I’m involved in this case. 686 00:28:01,070 --> 00:28:02,740 I have important evidence to present. 687 00:28:02,740 --> 00:28:03,550 Please let me in. 688 00:28:03,550 --> 00:28:04,510 His Highness has ordered 689 00:28:04,510 --> 00:28:06,160 that no one is allowed inside. 690 00:28:06,160 --> 00:28:07,200 You must not trespass in a courtroom. 691 00:28:07,200 --> 00:28:07,870 If you continue like this, 692 00:28:07,870 --> 00:28:08,780 I won’t be polite. 693 00:28:08,780 --> 00:28:10,150 Even if you’re not polite, I must go in. 694 00:28:10,150 --> 00:28:11,280 -Arrest her! -Zilu! 695 00:28:12,780 --> 00:28:13,750 Who dares? 696 00:28:15,100 --> 00:28:16,830 -Your Majesty. -Your Majesty. 697 00:28:17,300 --> 00:28:18,100 Your Majesty. 698 00:28:19,270 --> 00:28:20,580 Come with me inside. 699 00:28:25,240 --> 00:28:25,860 Lord Li. 700 00:28:26,220 --> 00:28:27,680 The evidence is now clear. 701 00:28:27,900 --> 00:28:29,570 They conspired together 702 00:28:29,590 --> 00:28:31,750 to swap the line incense for the sacrificial ceremony, 703 00:28:31,750 --> 00:28:32,750 smuggle arms, 704 00:28:33,010 --> 00:28:33,970 and frame me. 705 00:28:36,330 --> 00:28:39,060 The nature of their crimes is extremely serious. 706 00:28:39,340 --> 00:28:40,810 With multiple crimes combined, 707 00:28:40,810 --> 00:28:42,580 what does the law prescribe? 708 00:28:42,600 --> 00:28:43,660 The law prescribes 709 00:28:44,510 --> 00:28:45,310 death. 710 00:28:47,710 --> 00:28:49,220 So be it. 711 00:28:50,110 --> 00:28:50,640 Guards! 712 00:28:51,790 --> 00:28:52,650 Take them away. 713 00:28:52,980 --> 00:28:53,710 -Yes. -Yes. 714 00:28:55,830 --> 00:28:58,740 Here comes Her Majesty. 715 00:29:02,790 --> 00:29:04,620 Your Majesty. 716 00:29:04,660 --> 00:29:05,410 Rise. 717 00:29:11,120 --> 00:29:12,660 I’m just here to observe. 718 00:29:13,070 --> 00:29:15,130 Proceed with the trial as you see fit. 719 00:29:16,970 --> 00:29:17,770 Your Majesty, 720 00:29:18,240 --> 00:29:20,530 this case has already been concluded by Lord Li. 721 00:29:20,530 --> 00:29:21,270 They 722 00:29:21,490 --> 00:29:22,860 bribed my guards 723 00:29:23,290 --> 00:29:24,270 to smuggle arms 724 00:29:24,300 --> 00:29:25,470 with malicious intent. 725 00:29:25,470 --> 00:29:26,440 Even on the brink of death, 726 00:29:26,440 --> 00:29:28,300 they still attempted to frame me. 727 00:29:28,680 --> 00:29:30,290 Please, Your Majesty, grant me justice 728 00:29:30,290 --> 00:29:31,550 and clear my name. 729 00:29:31,580 --> 00:29:32,870 You destroyed the evidence 730 00:29:32,870 --> 00:29:33,610 yourself. 731 00:29:34,500 --> 00:29:35,880 Stop spewing nonsense! 732 00:29:36,870 --> 00:29:37,830 At this point, 733 00:29:38,110 --> 00:29:39,470 what evidence do you have 734 00:29:39,470 --> 00:29:41,400 that could prove this was my doing? 735 00:29:42,700 --> 00:29:43,320 I have it. 736 00:29:55,930 --> 00:29:57,120 This is the secret correspondence 737 00:29:57,120 --> 00:29:58,900 between Prince Xian and Beiyun. 738 00:29:58,900 --> 00:30:00,740 It contains the Prince’s handwritten letters 739 00:30:00,740 --> 00:30:01,580 and seals. 740 00:30:22,480 --> 00:30:24,190 8,000 fire lances 741 00:30:24,210 --> 00:30:25,650 that I promised to give the Beiyun royal family 742 00:30:25,650 --> 00:30:27,180 have been prepared 743 00:30:27,780 --> 00:30:30,020 and will be delivered before the Lantern Festival. 744 00:30:30,020 --> 00:30:31,550 Payment has been received. 745 00:30:32,120 --> 00:30:35,380 Your Majesty, please prepare the provisions and soldiers 746 00:30:35,490 --> 00:30:36,870 as previously agreed upon, 747 00:30:36,870 --> 00:30:39,020 pledging mutual support 748 00:30:39,510 --> 00:30:41,040 for a grand plan. 749 00:30:47,100 --> 00:30:48,560 You’ve memorized it well. 750 00:30:48,770 --> 00:30:50,630 I spent a long time memorizing it. 751 00:30:51,260 --> 00:30:51,990 Prince Xian, 752 00:30:52,550 --> 00:30:55,040 the evidence you kept asking for 753 00:30:55,360 --> 00:30:56,460 is right here. 754 00:31:03,960 --> 00:31:04,760 Lord Li. 755 00:31:05,500 --> 00:31:07,430 If this doesn’t make things clear… 756 00:31:09,130 --> 00:31:09,660 Guards! 757 00:31:11,510 --> 00:31:13,430 Take Prince Xian away. 758 00:31:13,460 --> 00:31:14,120 -Yes. -Yes. 759 00:31:21,380 --> 00:31:21,820 Go. 760 00:31:22,420 --> 00:31:22,820 Go. 761 00:31:42,550 --> 00:31:43,290 Thankfully, 762 00:31:43,710 --> 00:31:44,910 I made it just in time. 763 00:31:45,580 --> 00:31:46,510 Thank you. 764 00:31:48,820 --> 00:31:50,230 Good thing we managed to pull through. 765 00:31:50,230 --> 00:31:51,170 I almost lost my life 766 00:31:51,170 --> 00:31:52,130 in the process. 767 00:31:54,030 --> 00:31:55,180 We owe you this time. 768 00:31:55,550 --> 00:31:57,340 I’ll treat you to a drink another day. 769 00:31:57,340 --> 00:31:58,270 Wait a minute. 770 00:31:59,690 --> 00:32:00,290 You two... 771 00:32:01,630 --> 00:32:03,160 Who are you really helping? 772 00:32:07,350 --> 00:32:08,530 Earlier, you mentioned 773 00:32:08,530 --> 00:32:09,430 that the person with whom 774 00:32:09,430 --> 00:32:10,620 you have a connection 775 00:32:10,620 --> 00:32:11,880 is Prince Xian, right? 776 00:32:13,030 --> 00:32:14,230 I also went to Linchun 777 00:32:14,520 --> 00:32:15,330 to see if you, 778 00:32:15,360 --> 00:32:16,840 whether you, as the head of the Xu family, 779 00:32:16,840 --> 00:32:17,470 were colluding 780 00:32:17,470 --> 00:32:19,360 with Prince Xian in treason. 781 00:32:21,450 --> 00:32:22,510 I see. 782 00:32:23,460 --> 00:32:24,120 Mr. Xu, 783 00:32:24,560 --> 00:32:25,700 Tell me your plan. 784 00:32:27,560 --> 00:32:28,760 I pretended to defect 785 00:32:29,100 --> 00:32:30,700 and infiltrated Prince Xian 786 00:32:30,930 --> 00:32:33,000 to collect evidence of his smuggling. 787 00:32:33,000 --> 00:32:33,710 Now that Prince Xian knows 788 00:32:33,710 --> 00:32:35,170 I’ve seen the fire lances, 789 00:32:35,780 --> 00:32:37,110 he won’t fully trust me. 790 00:32:37,660 --> 00:32:38,660 This task can only 791 00:32:38,930 --> 00:32:39,930 be handled by you. 792 00:32:41,260 --> 00:32:42,670 Mr. Xu, how can you be sure 793 00:32:42,820 --> 00:32:44,280 Prince Xian will trust me? 794 00:32:44,780 --> 00:32:46,220 As long as you present me 795 00:32:47,220 --> 00:32:48,490 and show your loyalty, 796 00:32:49,020 --> 00:32:50,440 he will certainly entrust you 797 00:32:50,440 --> 00:32:52,100 with the smuggling business. 798 00:32:53,230 --> 00:32:53,930 Mr. Xu, 799 00:32:54,650 --> 00:32:56,750 I’m currently being cursed by the world. 800 00:32:56,750 --> 00:32:58,410 How will you repay this favor? 801 00:32:59,440 --> 00:33:00,900 Then I’ll give my entire life 802 00:33:00,900 --> 00:33:02,040 to you. 803 00:33:04,570 --> 00:33:05,700 Is that acceptable? 804 00:33:05,750 --> 00:33:07,350 But that won’t be necessary. 805 00:33:07,650 --> 00:33:08,590 I must have owed you 806 00:33:08,590 --> 00:33:10,190 and your wife in my past life. 807 00:33:13,930 --> 00:33:15,460 Prince Xian is up to no good. 808 00:33:16,580 --> 00:33:17,730 You must be careful. 809 00:33:28,570 --> 00:33:29,110 Ping'er! 810 00:33:46,060 --> 00:33:46,890 Wang. 811 00:33:47,040 --> 00:33:48,360 Am I dreaming? 812 00:33:48,420 --> 00:33:50,020 You really came to pick me up. 813 00:33:50,040 --> 00:33:50,970 It's not a dream. 814 00:33:51,190 --> 00:33:51,720 Ping'er. 815 00:33:52,010 --> 00:33:52,810 It's okay now. 816 00:33:52,950 --> 00:33:54,170 My father has been released. 817 00:33:54,170 --> 00:33:55,300 Everything is over. 818 00:34:04,190 --> 00:34:05,060 Who is this? 819 00:34:05,090 --> 00:34:06,020 What did he do? 820 00:34:06,990 --> 00:34:07,630 Stay away. 821 00:34:20,469 --> 00:34:22,659 People like this, who have committed heinous crimes, 822 00:34:22,659 --> 00:34:23,929 deserve such a fate. 823 00:34:30,120 --> 00:34:30,710 Ping'er. 824 00:34:37,600 --> 00:34:38,469 You two are here 825 00:34:38,489 --> 00:34:39,820 being all lovey-dovey. 826 00:34:39,820 --> 00:34:41,100 You are not alone. 827 00:34:41,690 --> 00:34:42,580 Grandpa. 828 00:34:43,949 --> 00:34:45,239 I think 829 00:34:45,340 --> 00:34:46,400 you’re a bit silly. 830 00:34:46,639 --> 00:34:47,170 Ping'er. 831 00:34:47,440 --> 00:34:49,239 You must teach him some manners. 832 00:34:49,560 --> 00:34:51,940 Otherwise, he’ll make a fool of himself every day 833 00:34:51,940 --> 00:34:53,090 in our mansion. 834 00:34:55,310 --> 00:34:56,080 What? 835 00:34:56,739 --> 00:34:58,340 You’re unhappy 836 00:34:59,110 --> 00:35:00,570 about joining our family? 837 00:35:00,670 --> 00:35:01,800 Joining the family? 838 00:35:02,790 --> 00:35:03,960 I’m willing. 839 00:35:04,300 --> 00:35:05,690 As long as I can be with Ping'er, 840 00:35:05,690 --> 00:35:07,220 I’m willing to do anything. 841 00:35:07,870 --> 00:35:08,400 Grandpa. 842 00:35:08,590 --> 00:35:09,190 Thank you. 843 00:35:10,840 --> 00:35:12,170 What are you calling me? 844 00:35:12,350 --> 00:35:13,490 Who is your grandpa? 845 00:35:13,560 --> 00:35:14,580 Grandpa. 846 00:35:14,770 --> 00:35:15,910 You're so nice. 847 00:35:19,660 --> 00:35:20,720 The weather is nice. 848 00:35:20,720 --> 00:35:22,090 Let me get some sun. 849 00:35:28,430 --> 00:35:28,960 Darling. 850 00:35:29,720 --> 00:35:30,780 Look what this is. 851 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:36,960 [Agreement] 852 00:35:36,070 --> 00:35:37,380 This is our agreement? 853 00:35:37,790 --> 00:35:38,790 That's not right. 854 00:35:39,260 --> 00:35:40,070 Wasn’t Her Majesty 855 00:35:40,070 --> 00:35:40,940 supposed to take 856 00:35:40,940 --> 00:35:41,800 this document? 857 00:35:42,330 --> 00:35:43,390 The document Her Majesty consort took 858 00:35:43,390 --> 00:35:44,700 was a fake. 859 00:35:44,910 --> 00:35:46,240 This one is the real one. 860 00:35:47,590 --> 00:35:48,120 Xu Zilu. 861 00:35:48,150 --> 00:35:49,600 What’s going on? 862 00:35:49,910 --> 00:35:50,950 That day, after Prince Xian 863 00:35:50,950 --> 00:35:51,630 stole the agreement 864 00:35:51,630 --> 00:35:53,040 from my mansion, 865 00:35:53,650 --> 00:35:54,920 he handed it to Wu Qi. 866 00:35:55,790 --> 00:35:57,320 Why Wu Qi again? 867 00:36:00,980 --> 00:36:02,780 This is what Prince Xian gave me. 868 00:36:03,000 --> 00:36:04,370 How could such an important item 869 00:36:04,370 --> 00:36:05,740 be left lying around? 870 00:36:10,970 --> 00:36:11,670 It seems Prince Xian 871 00:36:11,670 --> 00:36:13,710 is planning to take action against me. 872 00:36:13,710 --> 00:36:15,170 We should turn the tables. 873 00:36:15,520 --> 00:36:16,990 Tomorrow, at the line incense conference, 874 00:36:16,990 --> 00:36:18,400 present it publicly 875 00:36:19,040 --> 00:36:19,880 and accuse me of not meeting the qualifications 876 00:36:19,880 --> 00:36:21,480 to be an Imperial Merchantt. 877 00:36:21,510 --> 00:36:23,310 Prince Xian is also testing you. 878 00:36:23,460 --> 00:36:24,920 You take this opportunity 879 00:36:25,200 --> 00:36:26,310 to gain his trust. 880 00:36:30,790 --> 00:36:31,710 But 881 00:36:32,060 --> 00:36:33,790 I have a more interesting plan. 882 00:36:34,660 --> 00:36:35,460 What is it? 883 00:36:42,060 --> 00:36:42,870 This is a special paper 884 00:36:42,870 --> 00:36:44,540 with hidden patterns from Prince Xian's Mansion. 885 00:36:44,540 --> 00:36:45,340 In my opinion, 886 00:36:45,730 --> 00:36:47,000 why not let Prince Xian 887 00:36:47,020 --> 00:36:49,350 take the blame for this false accusation? 888 00:36:51,370 --> 00:36:52,990 That way, you can fulfill 889 00:36:53,100 --> 00:36:54,760 your roles as a loving couple. 890 00:37:09,310 --> 00:37:10,630 So you and Wu Qi 891 00:37:10,660 --> 00:37:12,130 worked together 892 00:37:12,150 --> 00:37:12,780 to create 893 00:37:12,780 --> 00:37:14,530 an identical fake agreement. 894 00:37:16,180 --> 00:37:17,110 Unfortunately, 895 00:37:17,340 --> 00:37:19,060 despite all the effort we put in, 896 00:37:19,060 --> 00:37:19,900 the fake agreement 897 00:37:19,900 --> 00:37:21,300 was torn up by Her Majesty 898 00:37:21,540 --> 00:37:23,320 before it even reached the palace. 899 00:37:23,320 --> 00:37:25,050 Well, Xu Zilu, 900 00:37:25,270 --> 00:37:26,420 it turns out you already had a plan 901 00:37:26,420 --> 00:37:27,390 to deal with Prince Xian. 902 00:37:27,390 --> 00:37:29,190 And you kept it from me all along, 903 00:37:29,210 --> 00:37:31,060 making me worry. 904 00:37:31,090 --> 00:37:31,790 Darling. 905 00:37:32,370 --> 00:37:34,170 This matter was too dangerous. 906 00:37:35,030 --> 00:37:36,010 It was very risky. 907 00:37:36,010 --> 00:37:37,610 I didn’t want to involve you. 908 00:37:39,300 --> 00:37:40,050 But wait, 909 00:37:41,020 --> 00:37:41,920 when I 910 00:37:41,950 --> 00:37:44,190 went to Wu Qi’s place to throw out the trash, 911 00:37:44,190 --> 00:37:45,550 you were with me, 912 00:37:45,860 --> 00:37:47,400 looking so happy. 913 00:37:47,840 --> 00:37:50,010 Wasn’t that just part of the act? 914 00:37:50,310 --> 00:37:50,980 Besides, 915 00:37:51,510 --> 00:37:52,430 he was pestering you 916 00:37:52,430 --> 00:37:53,430 the whole time 917 00:37:53,460 --> 00:37:54,520 in Linchun. 918 00:37:56,580 --> 00:37:57,590 Xu Zilu, 919 00:37:58,140 --> 00:38:00,160 your role as a jealous person 920 00:38:00,190 --> 00:38:02,330 never stopped. 921 00:38:04,370 --> 00:38:04,940 Darling. 922 00:38:05,430 --> 00:38:07,490 I have something serious to tell you. 923 00:38:09,020 --> 00:38:10,210 We married 924 00:38:10,540 --> 00:38:11,950 due to an agreement. 925 00:38:12,550 --> 00:38:14,680 Now that we genuinely love each other, 926 00:38:14,790 --> 00:38:15,660 I want to 927 00:38:15,950 --> 00:38:17,540 give you a grand wedding. 928 00:38:18,100 --> 00:38:19,210 What do you think? 929 00:38:19,410 --> 00:38:19,940 Sure. 930 00:38:20,120 --> 00:38:20,990 Let’s quickly bring Mother 931 00:38:20,990 --> 00:38:21,990 to Furong City. 932 00:38:22,020 --> 00:38:23,190 And we need to schedule a time 933 00:38:23,190 --> 00:38:24,730 with Ping'er and Wang Zhujue. 934 00:38:24,730 --> 00:38:25,360 We should also inform 935 00:38:25,360 --> 00:38:27,220 Wu Qi, Tao Meili, and Ling Shuo... 936 00:38:29,180 --> 00:38:31,070 Did I agree too quickly? 937 00:39:02,360 --> 00:39:04,060 Bride and Groom. 938 00:39:04,090 --> 00:39:06,550 Bow to heaven and earth. 939 00:39:13,170 --> 00:39:16,030 Bow to your parents. 940 00:39:21,900 --> 00:39:25,060 Bow to each other as husband and wife. 941 00:39:35,380 --> 00:39:36,610 Bride and Groom. 942 00:39:37,030 --> 00:39:38,100 Serve tea. 943 00:39:50,120 --> 00:39:50,580 Mother. 944 00:39:53,150 --> 00:39:53,750 Good boy. 945 00:39:59,440 --> 00:39:59,980 Here. 946 00:40:00,860 --> 00:40:02,660 I'll give you a big red envelope. 947 00:40:03,380 --> 00:40:04,440 Thank you, Mother. 948 00:40:06,910 --> 00:40:07,910 Mother, have some tea. 949 00:40:07,910 --> 00:40:08,940 Good girl. 950 00:40:15,560 --> 00:40:16,290 Smells good. 951 00:40:18,230 --> 00:40:19,040 Here’s another 952 00:40:19,040 --> 00:40:20,320 red envelope for you. 953 00:40:21,400 --> 00:40:22,420 It may look thin, 954 00:40:22,450 --> 00:40:24,170 it's full of banknotes. 955 00:40:24,200 --> 00:40:25,260 Thank you, Mother. 956 00:40:25,840 --> 00:40:26,420 Se. 957 00:40:26,450 --> 00:40:28,070 I’ve had this tea twice already. 958 00:40:28,070 --> 00:40:29,150 When will I get to 959 00:40:29,170 --> 00:40:30,320 have a grandchild? 960 00:40:30,750 --> 00:40:31,840 I think 961 00:40:31,870 --> 00:40:33,460 you should hurry. 962 00:40:36,350 --> 00:40:38,610 The ceremony is complete. 963 00:40:38,630 --> 00:40:40,800 Proceed to the bridal chamber. 964 00:40:40,830 --> 00:40:43,560 Great! 965 00:40:46,720 --> 00:40:49,570 Congratulations, Young Master and Young Madam. 966 00:41:13,180 --> 00:41:15,450 Should we 967 00:41:16,070 --> 00:41:18,360 do something now? 968 00:41:18,590 --> 00:41:20,130 I'm thirsty. 969 00:41:22,970 --> 00:41:23,900 Me too. 970 00:41:24,120 --> 00:41:25,380 I'll go get some water. 971 00:41:39,030 --> 00:41:39,460 Here. 972 00:41:40,030 --> 00:41:41,560 Why is there only half a cup? 973 00:41:42,900 --> 00:41:44,700 I was so happy 974 00:41:44,730 --> 00:41:45,860 that I spilled some. 975 00:41:46,360 --> 00:41:47,430 Should we toast? 976 00:41:49,190 --> 00:41:50,110 A cup exchange? 977 00:42:11,910 --> 00:42:13,120 This time feels 978 00:42:14,030 --> 00:42:15,070 a bit different 979 00:42:15,090 --> 00:42:16,680 from the first. 980 00:42:18,860 --> 00:42:19,470 After all, 981 00:42:20,500 --> 00:42:22,630 the first time was due to an agreement. 982 00:42:27,850 --> 00:42:29,450 You’re still carrying this? 983 00:42:31,050 --> 00:42:32,240 It's my treasure. 984 00:42:32,670 --> 00:42:33,320 Although 985 00:42:34,750 --> 00:42:36,170 it’s now void, 986 00:42:37,070 --> 00:42:38,530 I’m still quite grateful. 987 00:42:40,310 --> 00:42:42,290 Gratitude is important. 988 00:42:42,800 --> 00:42:44,600 But we need to keep things clear. 989 00:42:44,680 --> 00:42:47,590 Even married couples should be clear about finances, right? 990 00:42:47,590 --> 00:42:48,430 You promised 991 00:42:48,430 --> 00:42:49,580 to give me 500 taels a year 992 00:42:49,580 --> 00:42:50,510 and a shop. 993 00:42:51,070 --> 00:42:51,790 Although 994 00:42:51,790 --> 00:42:54,120 it’s only been eight months and five days, 995 00:42:54,370 --> 00:42:56,160 I'll give you a discount since we are a couple. 996 00:42:56,160 --> 00:42:57,690 I’ll count it as six months. 997 00:42:57,710 --> 00:42:59,370 So give me half the money. 998 00:42:59,390 --> 00:43:00,890 That’s 375 taels. 999 00:43:02,370 --> 00:43:04,130 But should I also 1000 00:43:04,220 --> 00:43:06,280 share the wedding expenses with you? 1001 00:43:06,550 --> 00:43:07,480 With my attire 1002 00:43:07,500 --> 00:43:09,290 and all the extras, 1003 00:43:09,730 --> 00:43:11,860 it’s not less than a few hundred taels. 1004 00:43:12,420 --> 00:43:13,500 I don't have enough money. 1005 00:43:13,500 --> 00:43:15,500 I still have to cover the shortfall. 1006 00:43:16,650 --> 00:43:17,780 You money-grubber. 1007 00:43:19,340 --> 00:43:20,040 Stop calculating.