1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:10,000 [English subtitles are available] 2 00:00:12,330 --> 00:00:13,860 As long as I can take over Ning'an Palace, 3 00:00:14,580 --> 00:00:17,920 I'm willing to pay any price. 4 00:00:17,920 --> 00:00:19,050 [Ning'an Palace] 5 00:00:19,470 --> 00:00:24,390 Cleanse the court of traitors and sycophants. 6 00:00:24,870 --> 00:00:28,570 The cinnabar imperial brush determines one's life and death. 7 00:00:35,020 --> 00:00:35,790 Everything 8 00:00:36,780 --> 00:00:37,810 is like a dream. 9 00:00:39,660 --> 00:00:42,540 I once was indebted to a lot of people. 10 00:00:43,420 --> 00:00:44,910 Zhang Zhe, help me. 11 00:00:45,250 --> 00:00:46,680 I'll be a good person after this. 12 00:00:52,180 --> 00:00:54,510 I'll marry the one I spoiled. 13 00:00:58,100 --> 00:00:59,130 There are things 14 00:00:59,760 --> 00:01:00,800 you can't give me. 15 00:01:01,450 --> 00:01:02,290 But he can. 16 00:01:06,700 --> 00:01:08,080 To keep my life, 17 00:01:08,550 --> 00:01:09,870 only you, sir, can help me. 18 00:01:12,870 --> 00:01:15,289 Everyone in the world is entitled to escape. 19 00:01:15,690 --> 00:01:16,870 But I'm the only one that can't. 20 00:01:17,370 --> 00:01:20,580 I want to do my best to make up for 21 00:01:21,110 --> 00:01:22,160 my past regrets and wrongdoings. 22 00:01:35,310 --> 00:01:38,270 Mr. Zhang, do you believe in predestination from the previous life? 23 00:01:39,050 --> 00:01:41,050 I'd rather believe in what's in front of me. 24 00:01:41,950 --> 00:01:43,020 Welcome, Your Highness. 25 00:01:43,289 --> 00:01:44,960 Welcome, Your Highness. 26 00:01:45,060 --> 00:01:48,270 We welcome your return to the capital in our homeland. 27 00:01:48,970 --> 00:01:51,050 Ning, what are you afraid of? 28 00:01:52,039 --> 00:01:53,150 But in the unfathomable, 29 00:01:54,390 --> 00:01:55,770 there's always an invisible hand 30 00:01:57,030 --> 00:01:59,539 that puts everything back to its original place. 31 00:02:00,990 --> 00:02:03,530 You've taken revenge and paid your debts. 32 00:02:04,260 --> 00:02:06,570 At the end of the day, who are you? 33 00:02:07,900 --> 00:02:10,690 A bustling place, or a battle ground. 34 00:02:11,970 --> 00:02:15,400 A life of absurdity, a story of mistakes and regrets. 35 00:02:19,110 --> 00:02:23,650 [Story of Kunning Palace] 36 00:02:24,640 --> 00:02:27,500 [Episode 2] 37 00:02:28,720 --> 00:02:29,220 Xie Wei. 38 00:02:29,930 --> 00:02:31,800 How could you do such an evil thing 39 00:02:32,010 --> 00:02:33,170 and disregard human lives? 40 00:02:34,730 --> 00:02:35,960 Your Majesty, you're not God. 41 00:02:37,460 --> 00:02:39,490 How do you know if what I'm doing is evil 42 00:02:40,210 --> 00:02:41,829 and not righteous? 43 00:02:45,140 --> 00:02:46,150 As for you, 44 00:02:46,720 --> 00:02:47,960 you being alive up to this day 45 00:02:48,720 --> 00:02:49,870 is the greatest mercy 46 00:02:50,100 --> 00:02:51,800 I've shown you. 47 00:02:52,540 --> 00:02:54,300 Back then, when I was too muddleheaded from my illness, 48 00:02:55,020 --> 00:02:55,940 I've once 49 00:02:55,980 --> 00:02:58,070 said some outrageous and immoral stuff to you. 50 00:02:59,660 --> 00:03:01,720 Fortunately, you had a bad memory then 51 00:03:02,100 --> 00:03:03,300 and had no preconceived plans. 52 00:03:03,780 --> 00:03:05,380 After returning to the capital, I repeatedly tried to sound you out, 53 00:03:06,070 --> 00:03:07,620 but you didn't remember anything. 54 00:03:08,340 --> 00:03:10,540 That's why I let you live on for a few more years. 55 00:03:11,090 --> 00:03:11,720 Otherwise, 56 00:03:12,920 --> 00:03:14,980 on the day I was appointed as Junior Preceptor, 57 00:03:16,380 --> 00:03:16,970 Your Majesty 58 00:03:18,130 --> 00:03:20,340 would have been dead. 59 00:03:25,230 --> 00:03:26,870 Xie Wei didn't kill me after he came to the capital 60 00:03:27,310 --> 00:03:29,390 because I didn't remember things and wasn't smart. 61 00:03:30,270 --> 00:03:32,140 But he took notice of what I did today. 62 00:03:32,829 --> 00:03:33,990 If he detects something's unusual, 63 00:03:34,490 --> 00:03:35,920 won't he kill me immediately? 64 00:03:44,050 --> 00:03:44,500 Miss. 65 00:03:45,310 --> 00:03:46,070 What's wrong? 66 00:03:47,980 --> 00:03:48,630 Let me ask you. 67 00:03:49,390 --> 00:03:50,730 Does that Mr. Xie who was present today 68 00:03:50,820 --> 00:03:51,780 come here often? 69 00:03:52,120 --> 00:03:53,040 I don’t remember him at all. 70 00:03:53,550 --> 00:03:55,290 Mr. Xie and His Lordship both belong to the court 71 00:03:55,480 --> 00:03:56,430 and regularly stay in touch. 72 00:03:56,950 --> 00:03:57,650 And also because 73 00:03:57,670 --> 00:03:59,579 he came to the capital with you in the past, 74 00:03:59,680 --> 00:04:00,610 they're on especially friendly terms. 75 00:04:01,030 --> 00:04:01,780 However, 76 00:04:01,780 --> 00:04:02,900 he hasn't been here 77 00:04:02,920 --> 00:04:04,200 for quite a few years indeed. 78 00:04:04,850 --> 00:04:06,700 Mr. Xie comes from the Xie family in Jinling. 79 00:04:06,910 --> 00:04:08,800 In the capital, he's known for his gentle disposition. 80 00:04:09,140 --> 00:04:10,500 Even if you offended him in some way, 81 00:04:10,520 --> 00:04:11,830 don't worry too much. 82 00:04:12,620 --> 00:04:13,380 Gentle? 83 00:04:14,260 --> 00:04:18,089 [Xie Mansion] 84 00:04:18,130 --> 00:04:19,709 [Qiqin Hall] 85 00:04:33,950 --> 00:04:34,810 About today, 86 00:04:34,900 --> 00:04:35,760 in your opinion, 87 00:04:36,260 --> 00:04:37,560 how is Ning's temperament like? 88 00:04:37,980 --> 00:04:39,350 The Second Young Lady is indeed smart. 89 00:04:39,450 --> 00:04:40,650 She actually used a book of poetry to deceive others 90 00:04:41,030 --> 00:04:42,750 and managed to deal with a sly slave in a few words. 91 00:04:43,070 --> 00:04:44,810 She's very different from the rumors of her 92 00:04:44,830 --> 00:04:45,900 being domineering and reckless. 93 00:04:47,140 --> 00:04:48,470 Even you noticed it, 94 00:04:48,800 --> 00:04:50,080 but Yanlin didn't. 95 00:04:50,550 --> 00:04:51,600 Don't you think it's strange? 96 00:04:53,070 --> 00:04:55,310 You went to the Jiang Mansion today because of Viscount Yan. 97 00:04:57,310 --> 00:04:58,340 Yanlin is sentimental. 98 00:04:58,890 --> 00:04:59,620 The one who hurt him 99 00:05:00,040 --> 00:05:01,350 must be someone he cares about. 100 00:05:03,550 --> 00:05:05,040 Ning is very shrewd 101 00:05:05,130 --> 00:05:06,180 and good at hiding. 102 00:05:06,680 --> 00:05:07,580 We have to be careful. 103 00:05:08,090 --> 00:05:08,870 Shrewdness? 104 00:05:09,980 --> 00:05:11,130 I can barely see a trace of that. 105 00:05:11,530 --> 00:05:12,790 After all, she's just a girl from the palace. 106 00:05:13,130 --> 00:05:13,490 Sir, 107 00:05:13,850 --> 00:05:14,770 do you feel... 108 00:05:15,740 --> 00:05:16,550 Four years ago, 109 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:18,380 we went to the capital together. 110 00:05:18,530 --> 00:05:19,160 [Four years ago] 111 00:05:19,160 --> 00:05:20,400 I didn't realize 112 00:05:20,530 --> 00:05:21,870 she had such a side. 113 00:05:22,480 --> 00:05:23,840 She could even hide it from me. 114 00:05:24,200 --> 00:05:25,210 Looks like 115 00:05:25,230 --> 00:05:26,530 she's not an ordinary person. 116 00:05:27,770 --> 00:05:28,360 Besides, 117 00:05:29,430 --> 00:05:31,240 we encountered heavy snow on the way to the capital then. 118 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:34,580 I'm afraid she already found out about my dementia. 119 00:05:37,250 --> 00:05:38,530 She might also have noticed that 120 00:05:39,560 --> 00:05:41,010 I utter nonsense during my dementia episodes. 121 00:05:41,580 --> 00:05:42,370 Really? 122 00:05:43,430 --> 00:05:44,770 If someone observant finds out about this, 123 00:05:45,340 --> 00:05:47,040 they'd definitely find out who you are. 124 00:05:47,270 --> 00:05:48,340 Originally, I thought 125 00:05:48,700 --> 00:05:50,840 she was just a stubborn and ignorant girl. 126 00:05:51,580 --> 00:05:52,500 Now it seems that 127 00:05:53,420 --> 00:05:55,290 she might just be pretending to be crazy and foolish. 128 00:05:56,110 --> 00:05:57,080 Send someone to keep an eye on the Jiang Mansion. 129 00:05:57,790 --> 00:05:59,290 If something seems off with Ning, 130 00:05:59,500 --> 00:06:00,290 report it immediately. 131 00:06:00,900 --> 00:06:01,260 Yes. 132 00:06:04,240 --> 00:06:04,770 Sir. 133 00:06:05,690 --> 00:06:05,970 Well, 134 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:08,190 we also have to warn Viscount Yan about this. 135 00:06:08,870 --> 00:06:10,250 My relationship with the Yan family 136 00:06:11,050 --> 00:06:12,460 can't be exposed yet. 137 00:06:12,900 --> 00:06:13,870 Don't tell Yan Lin 138 00:06:14,100 --> 00:06:15,000 anything about Ning Er. 139 00:06:15,710 --> 00:06:16,110 Yes. 140 00:06:25,650 --> 00:06:28,870 [Xie Wei] 141 00:06:28,870 --> 00:06:31,140 Last time, I only focused on the empress position. 142 00:06:31,600 --> 00:06:33,150 I didn't pay much attention to anything else. 143 00:06:34,100 --> 00:06:35,930 I'd overlooked too many details. 144 00:06:37,210 --> 00:06:39,120 I still don’t know the details of Xie Wei's background 145 00:06:39,810 --> 00:06:41,050 and his relationship 146 00:06:41,350 --> 00:06:42,610 with Yan Lin. 147 00:06:43,110 --> 00:06:44,520 What should we do now? 148 00:06:45,950 --> 00:06:47,590 Keep playing dumb? 149 00:06:48,470 --> 00:06:49,390 The problem is 150 00:06:49,750 --> 00:06:50,970 whether Xie Wei will believe it. 151 00:06:52,230 --> 00:06:53,110 How about 152 00:06:54,030 --> 00:06:55,000 joining hands with Xie Xian? 153 00:06:56,180 --> 00:06:57,940 But what skills and bargaining chips do I have 154 00:06:58,030 --> 00:06:59,010 to win his heart? 155 00:07:00,490 --> 00:07:01,410 Or, 156 00:07:01,700 --> 00:07:02,710 I should go all the way with what I've started 157 00:07:03,300 --> 00:07:04,690 and simply go against Xie Wei? 158 00:07:07,540 --> 00:07:09,060 Your Majesty, do you have something to say? 159 00:07:10,190 --> 00:07:11,850 How long are you going to lock me up for? 160 00:07:12,140 --> 00:07:14,540 The Ning'an Palace belongs to the empress. 161 00:07:15,630 --> 00:07:17,250 Your Majesty has been working hard to run it for years. 162 00:07:17,940 --> 00:07:18,950 You've fought back and forth, 163 00:07:18,950 --> 00:07:21,140 and even abandoned and exploited sincerity. 164 00:07:22,040 --> 00:07:23,950 Didn't you do all that just so you could secure the empress position 165 00:07:24,270 --> 00:07:25,400 and live here in peace? 166 00:07:25,990 --> 00:07:27,460 Now, everything is as you wish. 167 00:07:27,940 --> 00:07:28,890 What else do you want? 168 00:07:30,070 --> 00:07:31,700 It's a serious crime to place the empress under house arrest. 169 00:07:32,960 --> 00:07:34,670 When His Majesty was battling his illness, he ordered me to supervise the country. 170 00:07:34,710 --> 00:07:35,680 How dare you! 171 00:07:36,100 --> 00:07:37,100 Supervise the country? 172 00:07:38,970 --> 00:07:40,020 Do you think 173 00:07:40,590 --> 00:07:41,930 you can win the hearts of the people 174 00:07:41,940 --> 00:07:43,030 with just one imperial jade seal 175 00:07:44,020 --> 00:07:45,950 and one decree? 176 00:07:46,700 --> 00:07:48,510 When you first entered the palace, 177 00:07:48,780 --> 00:07:50,280 you were once the princess' study partner. 178 00:07:50,780 --> 00:07:53,550 I was also once your teacher. 179 00:07:54,390 --> 00:07:56,280 It seems that all the politics lessons I taught you 180 00:07:57,290 --> 00:07:58,590 were for nothing. 181 00:08:01,300 --> 00:08:02,250 What is your relationship 182 00:08:03,340 --> 00:08:04,620 with Yan Lin, 183 00:08:06,620 --> 00:08:08,200 such that you could join hands in the rebellion? 184 00:08:08,760 --> 00:08:09,650 The relationship between the two of you 185 00:08:10,670 --> 00:08:11,810 must be more than just superficial. 186 00:08:12,550 --> 00:08:13,950 You just need to know that 187 00:08:15,230 --> 00:08:16,330 you reap 188 00:08:16,730 --> 00:08:17,880 what you sow. 189 00:08:19,810 --> 00:08:21,620 The Xue family is not innocent. 190 00:08:22,170 --> 00:08:22,940 And you 191 00:08:23,830 --> 00:08:24,880 are also not innocent. 192 00:08:36,679 --> 00:08:37,419 Or should I just forget it? 193 00:08:38,549 --> 00:08:39,620 But actually, 194 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:42,460 if he could become my subordinate... 195 00:08:46,070 --> 00:08:46,370 No. 196 00:08:47,060 --> 00:08:48,640 That's unthinkable. 197 00:08:49,100 --> 00:08:49,980 No matter what, 198 00:08:50,680 --> 00:08:51,350 this time, 199 00:08:51,830 --> 00:08:53,340 I must take the lead 200 00:08:53,830 --> 00:08:55,050 to pursue good fortune and avoid disaster. 201 00:08:59,860 --> 00:09:00,240 Your Royal Highness. 202 00:09:13,490 --> 00:09:14,370 You may leave first. 203 00:09:15,780 --> 00:09:16,120 Father. 204 00:09:18,740 --> 00:09:19,040 You're back at the right time. 205 00:09:19,040 --> 00:09:20,440 [Marquis of Yan, Yan Mu] 206 00:09:20,440 --> 00:09:21,730 This is the schedule of your coming-of-age ceremony. 207 00:09:22,110 --> 00:09:22,800 Take a look. 208 00:09:25,150 --> 00:09:25,820 This isn't urgent. 209 00:09:26,050 --> 00:09:26,350 There are more than two months left. 210 00:09:26,350 --> 00:09:27,420 [Coming-of-age Ceremony Schedule] 211 00:09:27,440 --> 00:09:29,560 I have something else to talk to you about. 212 00:09:30,380 --> 00:09:31,790 Is it about that girl from the Jiang family? 213 00:09:32,670 --> 00:09:33,430 You already knew about it? 214 00:09:34,250 --> 00:09:36,640 As your father, how can I not know 215 00:09:37,150 --> 00:09:38,530 what you're thinking about? 216 00:09:39,630 --> 00:09:40,340 Don't worry. 217 00:09:40,910 --> 00:09:41,680 After your coming-of-age ceremony, 218 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,740 I'll go to the Jiang family to propose the marriage for you. 219 00:09:44,710 --> 00:09:45,400 Really? 220 00:09:46,390 --> 00:09:47,610 Father, you can't go back on your word. 221 00:09:48,140 --> 00:09:49,520 I only have Ning in my heart. 222 00:09:50,070 --> 00:09:50,820 She's the only one I'll marry. 223 00:09:51,060 --> 00:09:51,750 In this lifetime, my love for her will never waver. 224 00:09:53,470 --> 00:09:53,870 Good. 225 00:09:53,930 --> 00:09:54,790 You're so sincerely affectionate. 226 00:09:55,110 --> 00:09:56,500 You're my son indeed. 227 00:09:57,000 --> 00:09:57,800 But... 228 00:09:58,430 --> 00:09:59,100 have you ever asked 229 00:09:59,120 --> 00:10:00,660 how Miss Jiang feels about this? 230 00:10:00,910 --> 00:10:03,240 Don't let this be your own wishful thinking, 231 00:10:03,390 --> 00:10:05,090 or you'll be disappointed in the end. 232 00:10:05,950 --> 00:10:07,170 I've already thought about it. 233 00:10:07,420 --> 00:10:08,200 When the right time comes, 234 00:10:08,430 --> 00:10:09,650 I'll confess to her. 235 00:10:10,240 --> 00:10:11,920 Father, you should prepare the lavish gifts in advance. 236 00:10:12,250 --> 00:10:13,560 Don't treat Ning shabbily. 237 00:10:16,120 --> 00:10:18,340 Today's investigation at Miss Jiang's 238 00:10:18,510 --> 00:10:20,630 uncovered many corrupt people. 239 00:10:21,200 --> 00:10:22,250 Her court 240 00:10:22,630 --> 00:10:23,680 should have been cleaned up long ago. 241 00:10:24,370 --> 00:10:26,030 It's a mess. 242 00:10:26,640 --> 00:10:27,690 You can't tell who's the master and who's the servant, 243 00:10:27,820 --> 00:10:28,930 there's no order. 244 00:10:29,160 --> 00:10:29,880 Seriously. 245 00:10:31,160 --> 00:10:32,720 But she's quite smart. 246 00:10:33,390 --> 00:10:34,980 Did she insinuate that 247 00:10:35,590 --> 00:10:36,290 I was the one 248 00:10:36,600 --> 00:10:38,850 who didn't manage the household well in front of my lord? 249 00:10:39,310 --> 00:10:40,530 I didn't hear anything about that. 250 00:10:41,100 --> 00:10:43,280 Actually, Miss Jiang will grow up eventually. 251 00:10:43,660 --> 00:10:45,170 Why don't you calm down 252 00:10:45,210 --> 00:10:46,580 and talk to her nicely? 253 00:10:46,870 --> 00:10:48,560 Then maybe you can resolve the problem between the two of you. 254 00:10:49,690 --> 00:10:51,620 All these years, I've said everything I could. 255 00:10:52,510 --> 00:10:54,520 And we still ended up here, with chaotic arguments. 256 00:10:55,130 --> 00:10:56,310 What else can be changed? 257 00:10:57,170 --> 00:10:58,720 I don't know what's wrong. 258 00:10:59,630 --> 00:11:00,700 Whenever I see her, 259 00:11:01,220 --> 00:11:02,490 no matter what she says, 260 00:11:02,860 --> 00:11:05,380 because of the expression in her eyes, her tone and her attitude, 261 00:11:06,370 --> 00:11:07,530 I can't help 262 00:11:07,740 --> 00:11:09,270 but be reminded of that bitch Wan Niang. 263 00:11:10,220 --> 00:11:11,270 It's suffocating. 264 00:11:12,990 --> 00:11:14,060 [Scar Cream] 265 00:11:16,980 --> 00:11:18,010 What's the use of 266 00:11:18,540 --> 00:11:19,520 this scar cream? 267 00:11:19,670 --> 00:11:20,780 I've been using it for four years. 268 00:11:20,850 --> 00:11:22,210 Why is there no effect at all? 269 00:11:22,590 --> 00:11:23,180 Madam. 270 00:11:23,660 --> 00:11:24,730 The physician said that 271 00:11:24,770 --> 00:11:25,740 you need to keep applying the medicine. 272 00:11:25,820 --> 00:11:26,690 You can't rush it. 273 00:11:31,560 --> 00:11:32,210 Madam. 274 00:11:34,420 --> 00:11:35,320 -Master. -My Lord is here. 275 00:11:35,450 --> 00:11:36,040 You may leave. 276 00:11:37,230 --> 00:11:37,630 My Lady. 277 00:11:38,110 --> 00:11:39,480 I'm so happy today. 278 00:11:40,260 --> 00:11:42,510 What made you so happy? 279 00:11:43,660 --> 00:11:44,440 Although Ju'an 280 00:11:44,730 --> 00:11:45,470 is 281 00:11:45,740 --> 00:11:46,810 young and promising, 282 00:11:47,020 --> 00:11:48,850 his chess skills still lack experience. 283 00:11:49,270 --> 00:11:50,700 I found a loophole 284 00:11:51,160 --> 00:11:52,300 and beat him! 285 00:11:53,350 --> 00:11:54,330 Look at how happy you are. 286 00:11:54,900 --> 00:11:55,830 Xie Wei 287 00:11:55,990 --> 00:11:58,090 is just the Crown Prince's junior preceptor. 288 00:11:58,540 --> 00:12:00,760 Why do you think so highly of him 289 00:12:00,870 --> 00:12:02,130 and maintain a close relationship with him? 290 00:12:02,460 --> 00:12:04,350 This is called a woman's opinion. 291 00:12:05,030 --> 00:12:06,230 His Majesty has no son now. 292 00:12:06,640 --> 00:12:08,200 This so-called junior preceptor position 293 00:12:08,220 --> 00:12:09,940 is more of an advisor to His Majesty, 294 00:12:10,150 --> 00:12:11,250 scheming for His Majesty. 295 00:12:11,580 --> 00:12:13,160 Ju'an is still young, 296 00:12:13,580 --> 00:12:15,360 but he has already gained His Majesty's favor. 297 00:12:16,100 --> 00:12:17,510 He doesn't have to worry about the future. 298 00:12:17,630 --> 00:12:18,720 I see. 299 00:12:19,380 --> 00:12:20,490 My Lord is wise. 300 00:12:23,070 --> 00:12:23,600 By the way, 301 00:12:24,190 --> 00:12:25,470 Ju'an also told me that 302 00:12:25,700 --> 00:12:28,680 the Empress Dowager is choosing a study partner for the First Princess. 303 00:12:29,150 --> 00:12:31,100 All the officials in the capital with daughters of a suitable age 304 00:12:31,540 --> 00:12:33,710 should choose and send one good-natured daughter, 305 00:12:34,080 --> 00:12:35,870 who will then go through the selection process in the palace. 306 00:12:36,790 --> 00:12:37,950 Princess Leyang 307 00:12:38,240 --> 00:12:40,200 is His Majesty and the Empress Dowager's favorite. 308 00:12:40,620 --> 00:12:42,400 If one can become her study partner, 309 00:12:42,740 --> 00:12:45,110 one's family will be greatly honored. 310 00:12:46,460 --> 00:12:48,600 If our Hui gets this title, 311 00:12:48,770 --> 00:12:50,470 it'll be great for her future marriage. 312 00:12:50,700 --> 00:12:52,020 That's practically 313 00:12:52,050 --> 00:12:53,030 really beneficial. 314 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,390 When she gets married in the future, 315 00:12:55,620 --> 00:12:56,880 it'll definitely be infinitely dignified. 316 00:12:57,530 --> 00:12:58,850 No wonder Ning said 317 00:12:59,020 --> 00:13:00,090 you are biased. 318 00:13:00,580 --> 00:13:02,550 With her personality, how can we send her to the palace? 319 00:13:03,280 --> 00:13:04,100 Ning 320 00:13:04,970 --> 00:13:06,460 is so disobedient. 321 00:13:07,040 --> 00:13:08,960 If she causes any trouble in the palace, 322 00:13:09,270 --> 00:13:11,040 the Jiang family will be implicated. 323 00:13:12,610 --> 00:13:13,980 You're right. 324 00:13:14,570 --> 00:13:16,310 In fact, in terms of character, talent, 325 00:13:16,600 --> 00:13:17,550 and experience in handling matters, 326 00:13:17,700 --> 00:13:18,200 of course, 327 00:13:18,280 --> 00:13:19,800 Hui is more suitable. 328 00:13:20,050 --> 00:13:20,850 Of course. 329 00:13:21,370 --> 00:13:21,980 But 330 00:13:22,210 --> 00:13:23,560 you know what Ning's temper 331 00:13:24,310 --> 00:13:25,090 is like. 332 00:13:25,620 --> 00:13:27,300 If she knows we went behind her back 333 00:13:27,340 --> 00:13:28,240 and made this decision, 334 00:13:28,750 --> 00:13:29,550 once she starts a ruckus, 335 00:13:29,900 --> 00:13:31,100 she won't give up. 336 00:13:31,520 --> 00:13:32,510 It's not up to her. 337 00:13:32,860 --> 00:13:33,890 We have the right to make the decision as her parents. 338 00:13:34,020 --> 00:13:35,240 We can't let her do everything she wants. 339 00:13:35,660 --> 00:13:36,580 Okay. 340 00:13:36,750 --> 00:13:37,280 My Lady. 341 00:13:37,840 --> 00:13:39,110 Please give me some time 342 00:13:39,380 --> 00:13:40,620 to think about it. 343 00:13:42,230 --> 00:13:43,580 I'll find a good time 344 00:13:44,080 --> 00:13:45,580 and a good reason 345 00:13:45,790 --> 00:13:46,840 to tell her about it slowly. 346 00:14:00,790 --> 00:14:01,670 Jiang Xuening. 347 00:14:04,570 --> 00:14:06,400 You're really a liar. 348 00:14:15,010 --> 00:14:16,120 Look where you're going! 349 00:14:17,360 --> 00:14:18,270 Viscount Yan? 350 00:14:18,730 --> 00:14:20,160 Why did you go up there again? 351 00:14:20,260 --> 00:14:21,630 Be careful or my master might see you. 352 00:14:24,150 --> 00:14:25,160 Viscount Yan. 353 00:14:25,370 --> 00:14:26,210 Come down quickly. 354 00:14:26,290 --> 00:14:27,470 Be careful or my master might see you. 355 00:14:29,340 --> 00:14:29,820 Miss. 356 00:14:30,680 --> 00:14:31,100 Ning. 357 00:14:31,350 --> 00:14:32,190 You finally came out. 358 00:14:32,950 --> 00:14:33,350 Miss. 359 00:14:33,660 --> 00:14:35,720 It's fine that Viscount Yan didn't come through the front door, 360 00:14:36,080 --> 00:14:37,450 but he threw a stone at me. 361 00:14:37,970 --> 00:14:39,400 You have to back me up. 362 00:14:39,860 --> 00:14:40,560 Silly girl. 363 00:14:40,810 --> 00:14:43,140 Your Miss must be partial to me. 364 00:14:43,430 --> 00:14:44,230 Am I right, Ning? 365 00:14:55,390 --> 00:14:55,890 What are you thinking about? 366 00:14:56,860 --> 00:14:57,590 Why are you here? 367 00:14:58,330 --> 00:14:59,150 I have something to tell you. 368 00:14:59,500 --> 00:15:01,160 It's the Double Ninth Festival the day after tomorrow. 369 00:15:01,670 --> 00:15:02,360 There's a lantern show in the capital. 370 00:15:02,720 --> 00:15:03,450 I want to bring you there. 371 00:15:05,110 --> 00:15:06,040 The Double Ninth Festival's lantern show? 372 00:15:08,140 --> 00:15:09,290 Wasn't that 373 00:15:09,740 --> 00:15:11,230 when I first met Shen Zhiyi? 374 00:15:13,330 --> 00:15:14,670 Look! It's on fire! 375 00:15:15,200 --> 00:15:16,140 What happened? 376 00:15:16,210 --> 00:15:18,270 Her lantern fell onto the ground and lit her dress on fire. 377 00:15:19,230 --> 00:15:20,680 What happened? How did it get lit on fire? 378 00:15:39,860 --> 00:15:41,670 Then, at the Double Ninth Festival's lantern show, 379 00:15:42,050 --> 00:15:43,030 I'd mistakenly caused the First Princess, Shen Zhiyi, 380 00:15:43,030 --> 00:15:43,580 [Princess Leyang, Shen Zhiyi] 381 00:15:43,580 --> 00:15:44,460 to fall in love with me. 382 00:15:44,860 --> 00:15:46,140 Later, when I entered the palace as a study partner, 383 00:15:46,730 --> 00:15:48,010 she found out that I was disguised as a man then, 384 00:15:48,010 --> 00:15:48,830 and got really angry, 385 00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:50,070 giving me a hard time. 386 00:15:50,930 --> 00:15:52,340 We can't bump into each other again. 387 00:15:53,730 --> 00:15:54,820 Are you going or not? 388 00:15:56,460 --> 00:15:57,890 I won't go this time. 389 00:15:58,220 --> 00:15:59,740 Next time, if you're interested in any lantern shows, 390 00:15:59,990 --> 00:16:00,680 come look for me 391 00:16:00,790 --> 00:16:01,730 and I'll go with you. 392 00:16:02,360 --> 00:16:04,440 What you just said is strange. 393 00:16:05,110 --> 00:16:06,520 What's the difference between this time and the next time? 394 00:16:07,260 --> 00:16:08,200 It's just that the lanterns 395 00:16:08,220 --> 00:16:08,940 are different each time. 396 00:16:10,370 --> 00:16:11,990 Or do you already have other plans on the day of the Double Ninth Festival, 397 00:16:12,240 --> 00:16:12,660 so you can't join me? 398 00:16:14,150 --> 00:16:15,930 I'm not feeling well these days. 399 00:16:16,140 --> 00:16:17,360 I want to rest at home for a few days. 400 00:16:18,060 --> 00:16:20,220 You do look pale indeed. 401 00:16:21,350 --> 00:16:21,750 Fine. 402 00:16:22,200 --> 00:16:22,740 For the next few days, 403 00:16:22,850 --> 00:16:24,000 have a good rest at home. 404 00:16:24,630 --> 00:16:25,010 I'll 405 00:16:25,050 --> 00:16:26,140 find out when the next lantern show 406 00:16:26,170 --> 00:16:26,710 will be, 407 00:16:26,970 --> 00:16:27,680 and update you later. 408 00:16:30,160 --> 00:16:31,120 You brat! 409 00:16:31,230 --> 00:16:32,470 Did you climb over the wall again? 410 00:16:32,550 --> 00:16:33,330 I caught you, didn't I? 411 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:34,930 Don't salute me. 412 00:16:34,990 --> 00:16:36,270 You're the noble son of a marquis, 413 00:16:36,420 --> 00:16:37,570 and you climb over her wall every day. 414 00:16:37,720 --> 00:16:39,040 How inappropriate! 415 00:16:41,040 --> 00:16:41,540 Mr. Jiang. 416 00:16:41,900 --> 00:16:44,250 Isn't the wall built for someone to climb? 417 00:16:44,530 --> 00:16:45,280 Let me tell you. 418 00:16:45,430 --> 00:16:45,930 Mr. Yan. 419 00:16:46,500 --> 00:16:48,520 Ning is not the only woman 420 00:16:48,540 --> 00:16:49,990 in our Jiang family. 421 00:16:50,370 --> 00:16:51,360 But every time I visit, 422 00:16:51,920 --> 00:16:52,990 I only have eyes for Ning. 423 00:16:53,220 --> 00:16:53,560 You... 424 00:16:54,490 --> 00:16:55,090 Come here. 425 00:16:56,040 --> 00:16:57,240 You're just making fallacious arguments. 426 00:16:57,970 --> 00:16:58,600 Listen. 427 00:16:58,980 --> 00:17:00,200 Don't climb over the wall again. 428 00:17:00,240 --> 00:17:01,250 This is inappropriate. 429 00:17:01,860 --> 00:17:02,760 All right, leave now. 430 00:17:02,780 --> 00:17:03,350 Uncle, 431 00:17:03,790 --> 00:17:04,839 I just want to say a few words. 432 00:17:05,450 --> 00:17:06,420 -Ning, I… -Say... 433 00:17:06,569 --> 00:17:07,069 Say a few words? 434 00:17:07,069 --> 00:17:07,430 Ning! 435 00:17:07,680 --> 00:17:08,000 Leave! 436 00:17:08,710 --> 00:17:09,720 You're not leaving? 437 00:17:11,040 --> 00:17:11,569 Calm down. 438 00:17:11,589 --> 00:17:12,030 Are you leaving or not? 439 00:17:12,050 --> 00:17:12,589 Don't hit me. 440 00:17:12,589 --> 00:17:13,079 Are you leaving or not? 441 00:17:13,270 --> 00:17:14,400 -I’ll hit you if you don’t leave! -I’m a martial artist. 442 00:17:14,780 --> 00:17:15,180 Leave! 443 00:17:16,400 --> 00:17:17,030 Uncle. 444 00:17:17,490 --> 00:17:18,210 You're even trying to hide? 445 00:17:19,858 --> 00:17:20,159 I... 446 00:17:26,500 --> 00:17:26,900 Uncle. 447 00:17:28,520 --> 00:17:29,210 Father, be careful. 448 00:17:30,890 --> 00:17:31,420 Are you okay? 449 00:17:31,920 --> 00:17:32,850 I got off on the wrong foot today. 450 00:17:33,180 --> 00:17:34,040 I'll visit you again another day. 451 00:17:34,510 --> 00:17:35,180 Brat, 452 00:17:35,540 --> 00:17:36,710 you're not allowed to climb over the wall ever again! 453 00:17:37,030 --> 00:17:37,850 Even if you want to visit, 454 00:17:38,370 --> 00:17:39,280 you have to come through the front door! 455 00:17:39,820 --> 00:17:40,430 I'll remember that. 456 00:17:42,870 --> 00:17:43,600 That brat. 457 00:17:43,880 --> 00:17:44,890 He's lucky he ran away fast. 458 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,050 -Get up. -My back. 459 00:17:53,060 --> 00:17:53,710 Tell me. 460 00:17:54,190 --> 00:17:54,470 You... 461 00:17:55,700 --> 00:17:56,730 You... 462 00:17:57,360 --> 00:17:58,460 What in the world is this? 463 00:17:59,320 --> 00:17:59,970 Father, 464 00:18:00,240 --> 00:18:01,270 If you don't enter the palace now, 465 00:18:01,310 --> 00:18:02,260 I'm afraid you're going to be late. 466 00:18:02,680 --> 00:18:03,140 Right. 467 00:18:06,040 --> 00:18:06,480 All right. 468 00:18:06,860 --> 00:18:07,600 Return to your room quickly. 469 00:18:10,790 --> 00:18:12,220 The last time I went to the palace as a study partner, 470 00:18:12,530 --> 00:18:14,230 not only did Shen Zhiyi and the others give me a hard time, 471 00:18:14,780 --> 00:18:16,610 Xie Wei was also there as a teacher. 472 00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:18,020 This time, 473 00:18:18,520 --> 00:18:19,870 I must not run into him again. 474 00:18:42,870 --> 00:18:44,510 This impeachment memorial says that 475 00:18:44,870 --> 00:18:47,620 the Xingwu Defense Department has searched the entire city for the rebels of Lord Pingnan 476 00:18:47,950 --> 00:18:50,120 without a warrant, which is against the law. 477 00:18:50,350 --> 00:18:52,580 The abuse of illegal punishment is also a greater violation of the law. 478 00:18:53,710 --> 00:18:54,530 Chen Ying. 479 00:18:54,990 --> 00:18:58,180 Does the Ministry of Justice think I'm not employing my people properly? 480 00:19:00,480 --> 00:19:01,400 Your Majesty, please simmer down. 481 00:19:01,860 --> 00:19:02,370 About this matter, 482 00:19:02,470 --> 00:19:04,190 an insignificant official of the Ministry of Justice 483 00:19:04,210 --> 00:19:05,100 submitted the memorial without authorization. 484 00:19:05,640 --> 00:19:06,500 I couldn't stop him in time. 485 00:19:06,500 --> 00:19:07,810 [Vice Minister for Justice, Chen Ying] 486 00:19:07,810 --> 00:19:08,900 It was definitely not my intention. 487 00:19:09,490 --> 00:19:10,100 Ridiculous! 488 00:19:10,870 --> 00:19:12,350 Can't you call the shots at the Ministry of Justice? 489 00:19:12,760 --> 00:19:13,350 In that case, 490 00:19:13,630 --> 00:19:14,630 you might as well give up your position 491 00:19:14,660 --> 00:19:15,390 as the Vice Minister for Justice. 492 00:19:15,410 --> 00:19:16,420 Your Majesty, please simmer down. 493 00:19:19,780 --> 00:19:20,240 Your Majesty. 494 00:19:20,870 --> 00:19:21,860 In my opinion, 495 00:19:22,300 --> 00:19:22,910 The rebels of Lord Pingnan are a major threat to the country. 496 00:19:22,910 --> 00:19:25,270 [Duke of Xue, Xue Yuan] 497 00:19:25,270 --> 00:19:25,940 For the previous years, 498 00:19:26,150 --> 00:19:28,190 all of the inspections were conducted by the Xingwu Guards. 499 00:19:29,260 --> 00:19:31,820 Moreover, many of the cases that the Xingwu Guards handle are very dangerous. 500 00:19:32,140 --> 00:19:34,360 We can't always wait for approval 501 00:19:34,420 --> 00:19:35,270 before taking action. 502 00:19:36,710 --> 00:19:39,030 The person who reported this is a low-ranking official, Zhang Zhe. 503 00:19:39,660 --> 00:19:40,750 If we don't punish him severely, 504 00:19:41,270 --> 00:19:42,350 then wouldn't that mean that 505 00:19:42,390 --> 00:19:44,000 anyone can overthrow the old law 506 00:19:44,550 --> 00:19:45,810 and rebel against your will? 507 00:19:47,540 --> 00:19:49,340 Marquis of Yan, do you have anything to say? 508 00:19:50,710 --> 00:19:51,190 Your Majesty. 509 00:19:52,030 --> 00:19:54,190 It's because the court has always been open-minded, 510 00:19:55,220 --> 00:19:57,050 that we were able to sustain our incorrupt government 511 00:19:57,680 --> 00:19:58,840 up till today. 512 00:19:59,240 --> 00:20:00,920 If we dismiss Zhang Zhe because of this, 513 00:20:01,510 --> 00:20:03,520 I'm afraid it'll cast a chill over the officials. 514 00:20:05,560 --> 00:20:06,630 Junior Preceptor Xie, 515 00:20:07,030 --> 00:20:08,120 what do you think? 516 00:20:09,930 --> 00:20:10,480 Your Majesty. 517 00:20:11,190 --> 00:20:12,010 I think that 518 00:20:12,390 --> 00:20:13,900 Zhang Zhe has offended His Majesty 519 00:20:14,340 --> 00:20:16,000 and should be dismissed as punishment. 520 00:20:20,810 --> 00:20:23,060 However, the Xingwu Guards have been investigating the cases of the rebels for years, 521 00:20:23,670 --> 00:20:25,120 but to no effect. 522 00:20:26,150 --> 00:20:28,460 Also, many rebels have sneaked into the capital recently. 523 00:20:29,570 --> 00:20:32,030 Why don't we hand this case over to the Ministry of Justice? 524 00:20:32,560 --> 00:20:34,110 If the Ministry of Justice has a plan for this search, 525 00:20:34,530 --> 00:20:36,360 Zhang Zhe will be reinstated. 526 00:20:36,820 --> 00:20:38,990 Then the public's dissents can be shut down 527 00:20:39,780 --> 00:20:41,820 and the Xingwu Guards' power can be counterbalanced. 528 00:20:45,250 --> 00:20:46,740 If the Ministry of Justice fails to handle the case, 529 00:20:46,950 --> 00:20:49,240 and misses the chance to arrest the rebels, 530 00:20:49,740 --> 00:20:50,600 what should we do? 531 00:20:51,130 --> 00:20:52,160 If that's the case, 532 00:20:53,230 --> 00:20:54,380 no one in the court 533 00:20:54,780 --> 00:20:57,450 will stop the Xingwu Guards from doing their work. 534 00:20:57,770 --> 00:20:58,690 If everyone is united, 535 00:20:59,070 --> 00:21:01,380 these rebels will be like rootless wood 536 00:21:01,740 --> 00:21:03,000 and will be destroyed sooner or later. 537 00:21:03,690 --> 00:21:04,360 When the time comes, 538 00:21:04,760 --> 00:21:07,490 Zhang Zhe would be deported out of the capital 539 00:21:08,230 --> 00:21:09,470 and never rehired. 540 00:21:10,120 --> 00:21:11,440 Junior Preceptor Xie, you're right. 541 00:21:11,780 --> 00:21:13,060 Let’s do as you said. 542 00:21:14,010 --> 00:21:14,550 Chen Ying. 543 00:21:15,020 --> 00:21:15,940 Listen carefully. 544 00:21:16,490 --> 00:21:18,100 If anything goes wrong again, 545 00:21:18,440 --> 00:21:19,870 you'll be held responsible first! 546 00:21:20,250 --> 00:21:20,880 Thank you, Your Majesty. 547 00:21:30,460 --> 00:21:31,230 I won 548 00:21:31,260 --> 00:21:32,940 that piece by luck. 549 00:21:33,170 --> 00:21:33,730 Mr. Xie. 550 00:21:35,650 --> 00:21:36,130 Mr. Jiang. 551 00:21:36,380 --> 00:21:38,120 Mr. Xie, thank you for your help today. 552 00:21:38,570 --> 00:21:39,640 I've prepared a humble meal 553 00:21:39,680 --> 00:21:40,540 at Cengxiao Restaurant. 554 00:21:41,190 --> 00:21:42,520 I hope you would come. 555 00:21:42,540 --> 00:21:44,070 Mr. Chen has been in charge of the Ministry of Justice for many years. 556 00:21:44,380 --> 00:21:45,410 Even without me, 557 00:21:45,810 --> 00:21:47,330 you would have been able to tide through this. 558 00:21:47,620 --> 00:21:48,650 There's no need for a banquet. 559 00:21:49,150 --> 00:21:51,230 I hope you can catch the rebels and purge the capital 560 00:21:51,550 --> 00:21:52,370 as soon as possible. 561 00:22:01,800 --> 00:22:02,280 Your Lordship. 562 00:22:03,210 --> 00:22:04,700 Xie Wei's words 563 00:22:04,990 --> 00:22:05,920 seems fair, 564 00:22:06,340 --> 00:22:08,060 but he actually seized the real power of the Xingwu Guards. 565 00:22:08,740 --> 00:22:09,260 Do you think 566 00:22:09,870 --> 00:22:11,680 he is in cahoots with the Yan family? 567 00:22:12,050 --> 00:22:13,250 So what if he is? 568 00:22:13,820 --> 00:22:15,040 And so what if he isn't? 569 00:22:16,280 --> 00:22:17,700 Under the reign of His Majesty, 570 00:22:18,340 --> 00:22:20,500 no one can turn the tide. 571 00:22:22,070 --> 00:22:22,960 You're right. 572 00:22:25,750 --> 00:22:27,470 Ju'an understands His Majesty deeply 573 00:22:27,940 --> 00:22:29,220 and doesn't form cliques. 574 00:22:29,870 --> 00:22:31,210 He's indeed a gentleman. 575 00:22:34,200 --> 00:22:35,670 Back then, Lord Pingnan betrayed the country 576 00:22:36,380 --> 00:22:37,810 and led his troops straight to the capital 577 00:22:38,310 --> 00:22:39,240 and killed many people. 578 00:22:39,950 --> 00:22:41,420 Even after so many years, 579 00:22:42,050 --> 00:22:42,810 this matter 580 00:22:43,610 --> 00:22:45,460 is still a great threat to His Majesty. 581 00:22:46,510 --> 00:22:47,010 Yes. 582 00:22:47,100 --> 00:22:47,480 Fortunately, 583 00:22:48,020 --> 00:22:50,000 the two families of Xue and Yan joined forces to quell the rebellion 584 00:22:50,400 --> 00:22:52,410 so that we can have the peace today. 585 00:22:53,000 --> 00:22:53,550 Mr. Jiang. 586 00:22:54,640 --> 00:22:55,370 A few days ago, 587 00:22:55,750 --> 00:22:58,250 the Xingwu Guards broke into the residence of a military official from Yan's troops, 588 00:22:58,860 --> 00:23:00,560 and claimed that they caught a rebel. 589 00:23:00,840 --> 00:23:02,010 They are interrogating him now. 590 00:23:02,410 --> 00:23:03,440 I'm afraid there's going to be 591 00:23:03,800 --> 00:23:05,690 bloodshed in the capital again. 592 00:23:06,740 --> 00:23:07,430 Today, 593 00:23:08,270 --> 00:23:10,880 the two families of Yan and Xue have since separated. 594 00:23:11,220 --> 00:23:12,940 Mr. Jiang should also be prepared with a plan in advance. 595 00:23:13,460 --> 00:23:15,520 I'm afraid that once things start happening, 596 00:23:15,790 --> 00:23:17,600 it'll be tough to isolate oneself from the corruption. 597 00:23:20,460 --> 00:23:21,890 Ju'an, what do you mean by that? 598 00:23:22,450 --> 00:23:23,190 This matter... 599 00:23:23,840 --> 00:23:25,000 should not be mentioned by me. 600 00:23:25,710 --> 00:23:28,720 But the Second Young Lady is close with the Yan family, 601 00:23:29,370 --> 00:23:30,420 and too many rumors can confound right and wrong. 602 00:23:30,590 --> 00:23:31,550 Gossip is a fearful thing. 603 00:23:32,480 --> 00:23:34,220 If you don't have the heart to brave the storm, 604 00:23:34,740 --> 00:23:36,150 why bother getting involved? 605 00:23:37,450 --> 00:23:38,440 Ju'an. you're right. 606 00:23:40,190 --> 00:23:40,590 Here. 607 00:23:43,860 --> 00:23:45,330 I heard that Viscount Yan 608 00:23:46,070 --> 00:23:47,460 climbed over the wall today to look for you again. 609 00:23:48,420 --> 00:23:49,410 How inappropriate. 610 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,380 Both of you are all grown up. 611 00:23:52,660 --> 00:23:54,090 Can you be more careful 612 00:23:54,280 --> 00:23:55,880 and be considerate to your sister? 613 00:23:55,920 --> 00:23:56,660 Okay? 614 00:23:57,270 --> 00:23:59,070 Mother, if you called me here for this, 615 00:23:59,510 --> 00:24:00,420 you don't have to say anything more. 616 00:24:01,660 --> 00:24:02,980 I don't want to control Yan Lin, 617 00:24:03,020 --> 00:24:04,200 nor do I have the right to do so. 618 00:24:04,790 --> 00:24:05,140 You... 619 00:24:06,360 --> 00:24:07,520 Mother, don't worry. 620 00:24:08,360 --> 00:24:09,450 With Viscount Yan, 621 00:24:09,890 --> 00:24:12,080 my sister's wedding will definitely be a decent one. 622 00:24:12,770 --> 00:24:13,500 Maybe 623 00:24:13,690 --> 00:24:15,060 I can benefit from association too. 624 00:24:19,010 --> 00:24:19,720 I'm back. 625 00:24:23,210 --> 00:24:24,490 I was wondering why it's so quiet here. 626 00:24:24,720 --> 00:24:25,880 So you're all gathered here. 627 00:24:26,430 --> 00:24:26,800 Come on. 628 00:24:26,830 --> 00:24:27,240 Have a seat. 629 00:24:27,730 --> 00:24:28,040 Sit. 630 00:24:32,100 --> 00:24:32,810 What's going on? 631 00:24:35,100 --> 00:24:36,050 Are you fighting again? 632 00:24:36,320 --> 00:24:37,540 I don't have time for that. 633 00:24:38,060 --> 00:24:38,480 Nanny Yang. 634 00:24:40,250 --> 00:24:42,060 Today, the Mansion of Duke of Xue 635 00:24:42,460 --> 00:24:44,070 and the You family of the Mansion of Earl of You 636 00:24:44,180 --> 00:24:47,410 sent banquet invitations to admire chrysanthemums on the Double Ninth Festival simultaneously. 637 00:24:48,990 --> 00:24:51,010 The dates for the two families happened to clash. 638 00:24:51,360 --> 00:24:52,730 I want to take the two girls 639 00:24:53,460 --> 00:24:54,560 to attend the banquet at the Xue Mansion. 640 00:24:54,810 --> 00:24:56,430 My Lord, what do you think? 641 00:24:57,940 --> 00:24:59,240 The Mansion of Earl of You? 642 00:25:00,770 --> 00:25:01,320 Her Majesty. 643 00:25:01,380 --> 00:25:02,750 Wear my maid uniform 644 00:25:02,920 --> 00:25:04,010 Head west from the Hua Gate. 645 00:25:04,110 --> 00:25:05,020 I've prepared men 646 00:25:05,040 --> 00:25:05,920 to escort you out of the palace 647 00:25:06,090 --> 00:25:07,220 and I'll be here to stall them. 648 00:25:07,770 --> 00:25:08,880 Don't waste your energy. 649 00:25:11,150 --> 00:25:12,500 Xie Wei is extremely malicious, 650 00:25:13,480 --> 00:25:15,650 and Yan Lin hates me intensely. 651 00:25:16,530 --> 00:25:17,750 I can hide for a while, 652 00:25:18,460 --> 00:25:19,890 but I can't hide forever. 653 00:25:20,770 --> 00:25:21,090 If you hadn't saved me into the palace, 654 00:25:21,090 --> 00:25:22,640 [The Empress' Personal Courtier, You Fangyin] 655 00:25:22,640 --> 00:25:24,620 I'm still just an illegitimate daughter of the Mansion of the Earl of You. I have no choice. 656 00:25:25,540 --> 00:25:26,660 You've treated me well. 657 00:25:27,060 --> 00:25:28,950 How can I watch you die in Ning'an Palace? 658 00:25:29,930 --> 00:25:30,540 Right. 659 00:25:31,110 --> 00:25:32,770 Fangyin is the illegitimate daughter of the You family. 660 00:25:33,300 --> 00:25:35,670 The Xue Mansion is bustling with guests, 661 00:25:36,550 --> 00:25:38,230 and they enjoy a flashy status in the court. 662 00:25:38,490 --> 00:25:39,070 I'm thinking 663 00:25:39,350 --> 00:25:41,490 if it's necessary for our Jiang family to join the crowd? 664 00:25:41,590 --> 00:25:42,270 My Lord, 665 00:25:42,290 --> 00:25:43,700 you don’t know. 666 00:25:44,140 --> 00:25:45,590 For years, the Xue Mansion's banquet to admire chrysanthemums 667 00:25:45,900 --> 00:25:46,590 has been 668 00:25:46,640 --> 00:25:49,090 the event for wealthy families in the capital to check out prospective marriage opportunities. 669 00:25:49,890 --> 00:25:50,610 Soon, 670 00:25:50,860 --> 00:25:52,960 Hui will no longer be 18 years old. 671 00:25:53,460 --> 00:25:54,390 If we don't act now, 672 00:25:54,830 --> 00:25:56,030 we'll be too late. 673 00:26:00,080 --> 00:26:00,780 All right. 674 00:26:02,080 --> 00:26:02,960 Our Jiang family 675 00:26:03,400 --> 00:26:05,190 has never formed cliques for personal gains. 676 00:26:06,070 --> 00:26:07,330 But in recent years, 677 00:26:07,710 --> 00:26:09,580 we've become quite close with the Yan family. 678 00:26:10,250 --> 00:26:11,450 People will inevitably gossip about it. 679 00:26:12,250 --> 00:26:13,230 In that case, 680 00:26:14,080 --> 00:26:15,690 you two 681 00:26:15,960 --> 00:26:17,120 should go to separate banquets. 682 00:26:21,890 --> 00:26:22,390 Father. 683 00:26:22,750 --> 00:26:23,700 I want to go to the You family. 684 00:26:23,990 --> 00:26:25,000 How dare you interrupt 685 00:26:25,420 --> 00:26:26,370 when elders are speaking? 686 00:26:26,790 --> 00:26:28,910 Mother, you're going to the Xue family to check out future son-in-laws. 687 00:26:29,390 --> 00:26:30,990 If a disreputable person like me is present, 688 00:26:31,200 --> 00:26:32,900 I'm afraid it might affect others around me too. 689 00:26:33,470 --> 00:26:35,020 Then, you'll scold me again. 690 00:26:35,040 --> 00:26:36,110 I might as well not go. 691 00:26:37,230 --> 00:26:37,790 Enough. 692 00:26:37,980 --> 00:26:38,340 Ning. 693 00:26:40,420 --> 00:26:41,430 But now, 694 00:26:41,530 --> 00:26:43,760 the dates of their banquets clash. 695 00:26:44,470 --> 00:26:45,460 I estimate that on that day, 696 00:26:45,710 --> 00:26:47,560 the You family will certainly not have many visitors. 697 00:26:47,770 --> 00:26:48,210 Ning. 698 00:26:48,860 --> 00:26:50,480 You like to be in boisterous crowds. 699 00:26:50,940 --> 00:26:51,930 Will you regret... 700 00:26:52,020 --> 00:26:53,530 After all, both families had already sent their invitations, 701 00:26:53,650 --> 00:26:54,960 and they didn't say we can only choose one. 702 00:26:55,500 --> 00:26:57,180 I'll go to the You family on behalf of the Jiang family 703 00:26:57,480 --> 00:26:58,650 to send our kind regards. 704 00:27:01,070 --> 00:27:02,480 That's great! 705 00:27:02,900 --> 00:27:03,530 My Lady, look. 706 00:27:03,650 --> 00:27:04,870 Our Ning has really grown up 707 00:27:05,060 --> 00:27:05,990 and is becoming more and more sensible. 708 00:27:06,360 --> 00:27:08,260 She knows how to be understanding of her parents' difficulties. 709 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:10,760 Am I right, My Lady? 710 00:27:12,350 --> 00:27:13,300 This is the new species. 711 00:27:13,320 --> 00:27:13,870 Yes. 712 00:27:15,250 --> 00:27:16,320 It blooms really nicely. 713 00:27:18,590 --> 00:27:19,870 It's gorgeous. 714 00:27:20,080 --> 00:27:20,570 Look. 715 00:27:22,540 --> 00:27:23,530 And there's this color too. 716 00:27:24,620 --> 00:27:27,040 Your outfit today is really well-coordinated. 717 00:27:27,100 --> 00:27:27,790 Seriously. 718 00:27:36,910 --> 00:27:39,050 [The second daughter of the Earl of You, You Yue] 719 00:27:39,050 --> 00:27:40,270 Why are there so few people? 720 00:27:41,510 --> 00:27:42,920 After all, we're an Earl's Mansion 721 00:27:43,130 --> 00:27:44,470 and our ancestors had received honors. 722 00:27:45,310 --> 00:27:47,560 They can only see the wealth of the Xue family. 723 00:27:48,590 --> 00:27:49,960 They are all snobs. 724 00:27:53,070 --> 00:27:54,660 The Second Young Lady of the Jiang family is here! 725 00:27:58,890 --> 00:27:59,660 Why is she here? 726 00:27:59,920 --> 00:28:00,610 Right? 727 00:28:01,620 --> 00:28:03,660 She's the wild girl raised by the Jiang family in the countryside. 728 00:28:04,430 --> 00:28:05,670 I heard she has a bad temper. 729 00:28:06,160 --> 00:28:08,300 But she looks quite good. 730 00:28:13,220 --> 00:28:13,660 Tell me, 731 00:28:13,780 --> 00:28:14,810 between the two of us, who's prettier? 732 00:28:15,710 --> 00:28:16,640 Miss, of course you are. 733 00:28:16,700 --> 00:28:17,520 You are born beautiful. 734 00:28:19,670 --> 00:28:20,090 Miss. 735 00:28:20,320 --> 00:28:21,450 The You family's Second Young Lady is there. 736 00:28:21,470 --> 00:28:22,420 Are we going to greet her? 737 00:28:22,560 --> 00:28:22,980 Not yet. 738 00:28:23,110 --> 00:28:23,890 I need to find someone first. 739 00:28:33,050 --> 00:28:33,950 She did it on purpose, didn't she? 740 00:28:34,520 --> 00:28:35,990 She's an uncouth girl from the countryside. 741 00:28:36,160 --> 00:28:37,160 I gave her some respect, 742 00:28:37,190 --> 00:28:38,070 yet she dared to ignore me? 743 00:28:38,950 --> 00:28:40,780 Miss, you don't have to stoop to her level. 744 00:28:41,750 --> 00:28:42,080 By the way, 745 00:28:42,460 --> 00:28:43,930 have you locked that wench You Fangyin up? 746 00:28:44,540 --> 00:28:45,530 Usually, it doesn't matter. 747 00:28:45,760 --> 00:28:46,700 But at today's grand event, 748 00:28:47,580 --> 00:28:48,870 she's an embarrassment that must not be let out. 749 00:28:49,730 --> 00:28:50,510 Miss, don't worry. 750 00:28:50,670 --> 00:28:51,600 She's locked up in her room. 751 00:28:52,060 --> 00:28:54,450 Just now, the nannies also taught her a lesson, 752 00:28:54,710 --> 00:28:55,700 and she seems to be injured. 753 00:28:56,260 --> 00:28:57,540 She's just like her mother. 754 00:28:57,770 --> 00:28:58,660 A bitch with a despicable fate, 755 00:28:58,740 --> 00:28:59,810 who deserves to die. 756 00:29:02,650 --> 00:29:05,230 [The concubine's daughter of the Earl of You, You Fangyin] 757 00:29:06,160 --> 00:29:06,870 Miss. 758 00:29:07,310 --> 00:29:07,880 Time to eat. 759 00:29:12,630 --> 00:29:13,220 Don't run! 760 00:29:13,400 --> 00:29:14,040 You're not allowed to leave! 761 00:29:14,450 --> 00:29:15,910 -You're not allowed to leave! -Let me go see my mother. 762 00:29:15,990 --> 00:29:17,350 She'll be buried soon. 763 00:29:17,520 --> 00:29:18,700 It's just a concubine's death. 764 00:29:18,870 --> 00:29:20,000 The village will handle it. 765 00:29:20,740 --> 00:29:21,980 We're having a banquet in the Mansion today. 766 00:29:22,100 --> 00:29:23,680 Don't go out and cause trouble. 767 00:29:26,660 --> 00:29:27,820 Help! 768 00:29:27,840 --> 00:29:28,950 The Third Young Lady ran away! 769 00:29:29,180 --> 00:29:30,610 Help! 770 00:29:31,830 --> 00:29:32,860 Hurry up. Untie the horse. 771 00:29:33,400 --> 00:29:33,800 Okay. 772 00:29:40,210 --> 00:29:40,570 His Highness. 773 00:29:40,800 --> 00:29:41,490 Hurry up. 774 00:29:41,510 --> 00:29:42,060 If we don’t set off now, 775 00:29:42,100 --> 00:29:43,240 the banquet at the Xue Mansion will be over. 776 00:29:43,640 --> 00:29:44,670 Then let it end. 777 00:29:44,710 --> 00:29:45,590 Ning is not going there anyway, 778 00:29:45,670 --> 00:29:47,230 and I don't have to be infuriated by seeing Xue Ye there. 779 00:29:47,520 --> 00:29:48,010 Royal Highness! 780 00:29:48,830 --> 00:29:49,330 Royal Highness! 781 00:29:51,300 --> 00:29:51,810 His Highness. 782 00:29:52,120 --> 00:29:52,210 [Yan Lin's Guard, Qing Feng] 783 00:29:52,210 --> 00:29:52,730 Royal Highness. 784 00:29:53,110 --> 00:29:54,640 I saw Miss Jiang going to the Mansion of the Earl of You. 785 00:29:54,850 --> 00:29:55,250 What? 786 00:29:55,360 --> 00:29:56,010 Did you see it clearly? 787 00:29:56,220 --> 00:29:57,040 Absolutely. 788 00:29:57,330 --> 00:29:58,720 Upon your order, I went to the Jiang Mansion 789 00:29:58,870 --> 00:30:00,630 to deliver medicine to Miss Jiang. 790 00:30:00,970 --> 00:30:02,100 I happened to see Miss Jiang going out 791 00:30:02,310 --> 00:30:03,110 and followed her all the way. 792 00:30:03,220 --> 00:30:04,500 I saw her entering the Mansion of the Earl of You. 793 00:30:04,920 --> 00:30:06,540 I invited her to the lantern show on the day of the Double Ninth Festival 794 00:30:06,560 --> 00:30:07,290 and she rejected it. 795 00:30:07,820 --> 00:30:08,930 Yet, when she was invited to admire chrysanthemums on the same day, 796 00:30:08,950 --> 00:30:10,190 she accepted it? 797 00:30:10,420 --> 00:30:12,060 The Mansion of the Earl of You is shabby. 798 00:30:12,080 --> 00:30:13,220 Is she trying to piss me off? 799 00:30:14,060 --> 00:30:15,230 Maybe she made an appointment with someone else. 800 00:30:15,420 --> 00:30:16,070 In my opinion, 801 00:30:16,090 --> 00:30:16,980 we should set off quickly now, 802 00:30:17,100 --> 00:30:18,220 or it'll really be too late. 803 00:30:18,470 --> 00:30:18,830 His Highness. 804 00:30:19,370 --> 00:30:20,250 Go there by yourself. 805 00:30:20,700 --> 00:30:21,960 I have to go to the You Mansion 806 00:30:22,040 --> 00:30:23,380 to see what ridiculous excuse she can make up to patronize me. 807 00:30:23,410 --> 00:30:23,740 I... 808 00:30:30,280 --> 00:30:31,560 He sure is temperamental. 809 00:30:31,680 --> 00:30:32,100 In that case, 810 00:30:32,310 --> 00:30:33,390 I'll also go check out the Mansion of the Earl of You. 811 00:30:33,700 --> 00:30:34,020 Let's go. 812 00:30:37,880 --> 00:30:38,360 Stop running! 813 00:30:38,410 --> 00:30:39,520 You bitch! 814 00:30:40,650 --> 00:30:42,130 How dare you run! 815 00:30:43,470 --> 00:30:44,390 How dare you! 816 00:30:45,460 --> 00:30:47,120 How dare you! 817 00:30:47,150 --> 00:30:48,490 Don't you know where you came from? 818 00:30:48,510 --> 00:30:50,040 We've raised you for so many years. 819 00:30:50,280 --> 00:30:51,220 How dare you run away? 820 00:30:52,230 --> 00:30:53,450 You sure run fast. 821 00:30:53,470 --> 00:30:54,520 How dare you rebel! 822 00:30:55,490 --> 00:30:57,520 Please let me see my mother one last time. 823 00:30:57,750 --> 00:30:59,270 It'll be too late. 824 00:30:59,290 --> 00:31:00,530 What are you yelling about? 825 00:31:00,820 --> 00:31:02,440 If the Second Young Lady finds out that you're running around, 826 00:31:02,570 --> 00:31:03,830 we'll all suffer. 827 00:31:04,140 --> 00:31:04,770 Let her come to her senses. 828 00:31:04,790 --> 00:31:05,820 Wake her up. 829 00:31:06,010 --> 00:31:06,450 Let's go. 830 00:31:21,810 --> 00:31:23,030 Quick! Look! 831 00:31:23,830 --> 00:31:24,810 It's Viscount Yan. 832 00:31:24,860 --> 00:31:26,350 He's coming our way. 833 00:31:27,020 --> 00:31:28,430 He seems to be looking for someone. 834 00:31:28,620 --> 00:31:31,030 He must be looking for Miss You. 835 00:31:31,640 --> 00:31:32,630 Don't talk nonsense. 836 00:31:32,860 --> 00:31:34,520 We didn't invite Viscount Yan. 837 00:31:35,090 --> 00:31:35,820 Maybe 838 00:31:35,860 --> 00:31:36,770 he's just passing by. 839 00:31:41,370 --> 00:31:42,610 Lord Linzi is here too. 840 00:31:43,070 --> 00:31:43,790 Sister You, 841 00:31:43,890 --> 00:31:45,510 you're so well connected. 842 00:31:46,640 --> 00:31:47,060 Yan Lin. 843 00:31:47,650 --> 00:31:48,320 Why are you walking so fast? 844 00:31:48,360 --> 00:31:48,930 Why didn't you wait for me? 845 00:31:49,180 --> 00:31:49,670 Since you're here, 846 00:31:49,690 --> 00:31:50,450 help me find her quickly. 847 00:31:51,890 --> 00:31:53,130 Greetings, His Highness. 848 00:31:53,150 --> 00:31:53,530 Greetings. 849 00:31:53,550 --> 00:31:53,950 All right. 850 00:31:53,980 --> 00:31:54,480 Let's forget the formalities. 851 00:31:54,670 --> 00:31:55,130 Let me ask you. 852 00:31:55,260 --> 00:31:56,030 Where is Jiang Xuening? 853 00:32:02,920 --> 00:32:04,250 I'll teach you a lesson. 854 00:32:09,500 --> 00:32:10,850 You little bitch! 855 00:32:12,820 --> 00:32:13,410 Stop that! 856 00:32:14,480 --> 00:32:16,430 Viscount Yan is actually here for Jiang Xuening? 857 00:32:16,770 --> 00:32:17,840 Could they be... 858 00:32:18,030 --> 00:32:18,830 Don't talk nonsense. 859 00:32:19,040 --> 00:32:20,640 How could Viscount Yan like her? 860 00:32:21,290 --> 00:32:21,830 Right. 861 00:32:22,270 --> 00:32:23,870 It doesn't look like it. 862 00:32:27,740 --> 00:32:28,220 Bad news! 863 00:32:28,370 --> 00:32:29,120 Someone fell into the water! 864 00:32:29,860 --> 00:32:30,190 Oh no. 865 00:32:30,220 --> 00:32:30,970 Someone fell into the water? 866 00:32:31,010 --> 00:32:32,020 How could that happen? 867 00:32:33,260 --> 00:32:33,700 Let's go 868 00:32:33,740 --> 00:32:34,380 and have a look. 869 00:32:36,600 --> 00:32:38,470 Little bitch, I'll drown you! I... 870 00:32:38,510 --> 00:32:39,370 Move! 871 00:32:43,890 --> 00:32:45,210 Fangyin! Fangyin! 872 00:32:45,240 --> 00:32:46,080 Who are you? 873 00:32:46,260 --> 00:32:47,760 Who are you to meddle in our Mansion's affairs? 874 00:32:49,500 --> 00:32:51,430 Fangyin! Fangyin! Fangyin! 875 00:32:55,610 --> 00:32:56,750 She's dying 876 00:32:56,770 --> 00:32:57,570 and you don't want others to interfere? 877 00:32:58,090 --> 00:32:58,930 It's none of your business. 878 00:32:59,520 --> 00:32:59,900 This... 879 00:33:05,300 --> 00:33:06,670 Hurry, go and take a look. 880 00:33:06,730 --> 00:33:07,590 She fell into the water. 881 00:33:08,300 --> 00:33:09,520 What happened to you? 882 00:33:09,820 --> 00:33:11,060 Which family's Lady is it? 883 00:33:11,080 --> 00:33:11,770 I'm fine. 884 00:33:34,350 --> 00:33:34,820 Wait. 885 00:33:36,880 --> 00:33:38,140 Miss Jiang, what brings you here? 886 00:33:38,770 --> 00:33:40,010 You're a guest at someone else's house 887 00:33:40,030 --> 00:33:41,100 but you're roaming around everywhere. 888 00:33:41,240 --> 00:33:42,250 It's really the first time I'm encountering such a situation. 889 00:33:42,700 --> 00:33:43,790 Is it because you're from the countryside, 890 00:33:44,380 --> 00:33:45,280 so you're ignorant? 891 00:33:49,170 --> 00:33:50,660 These women were punishing the Lady. 892 00:33:51,350 --> 00:33:53,220 It's indeed the first time I'm encountering such a situation, 893 00:33:53,790 --> 00:33:55,470 where the slaves are bullying their master. 894 00:33:59,350 --> 00:34:00,400 What nonsense are you talking about? 895 00:34:00,660 --> 00:34:01,790 It was just some servants messing around 896 00:34:01,810 --> 00:34:02,860 and something went wrong by mistake. 897 00:34:03,140 --> 00:34:04,460 This lady is clearly a daughter 898 00:34:04,500 --> 00:34:05,530 of your Mansion's concubine. 899 00:34:05,640 --> 00:34:06,640 When did she become a servant? 900 00:34:06,920 --> 00:34:08,120 It's none of your business. 901 00:34:08,510 --> 00:34:10,219 My family will take care of my family's affairs. 902 00:34:10,620 --> 00:34:11,650 I wanted to save her, 903 00:34:12,190 --> 00:34:13,730 so naturally, I want to protect her. 904 00:34:14,920 --> 00:34:15,429 You Yue. 905 00:34:16,199 --> 00:34:18,409 if I see you torturing 906 00:34:18,750 --> 00:34:20,010 and bullying her again, 907 00:34:21,830 --> 00:34:23,159 don't blame me for showing you 908 00:34:23,199 --> 00:34:24,380 even more drastic measures. 909 00:34:26,060 --> 00:34:27,820 Jiang Xuening is so used to being unruly. 910 00:34:28,389 --> 00:34:30,050 She even wants to meddle in another family's affairs. 911 00:34:30,620 --> 00:34:32,130 But judging from her clothing, 912 00:34:32,150 --> 00:34:33,510 she must be the illegitimate daughter of the You family. 913 00:34:34,880 --> 00:34:37,230 I didn't expect the You family's tradition to be like this. 914 00:34:40,389 --> 00:34:41,830 If this goes on, everyone will look bad. 915 00:34:42,110 --> 00:34:43,750 Persuade Miss Jiang to change her clothes first. 916 00:34:45,380 --> 00:34:45,780 Enough. 917 00:34:46,350 --> 00:34:47,530 A girl fell into the water 918 00:34:47,780 --> 00:34:48,679 and a group of people are crowding around to watch. 919 00:34:49,120 --> 00:34:49,730 How unseemly. 920 00:34:50,340 --> 00:34:50,800 Disperse the crowd. 921 00:34:51,620 --> 00:34:53,199 Let's go. 922 00:34:54,080 --> 00:34:55,469 How could something like this happen? 923 00:34:55,510 --> 00:34:57,420 Change into dry clothes first before anything else. 924 00:34:59,690 --> 00:35:00,200 Miss! 925 00:35:00,700 --> 00:35:01,140 Miss. 926 00:35:01,750 --> 00:35:02,680 What happened to you? 927 00:35:03,450 --> 00:35:05,170 It's my fault for getting distracted and losing you. 928 00:35:05,760 --> 00:35:06,540 Miss, wait a minute. 929 00:35:06,690 --> 00:35:08,370 I'll go get your spare clothes in the carriage. 930 00:35:11,390 --> 00:35:12,090 In that case, 931 00:35:12,360 --> 00:35:13,870 let me borrow the Third Young Lady's bedroom to change. 932 00:35:14,520 --> 00:35:14,760 You... 933 00:35:14,780 --> 00:35:15,170 What? 934 00:35:15,740 --> 00:35:17,910 Do you want me to change here? 935 00:35:24,780 --> 00:35:25,850 As you please, Miss Jiang. 936 00:35:27,510 --> 00:35:28,410 It's inconvenient for men to enter the room. 937 00:35:28,620 --> 00:35:29,420 I'll wait for you in the forecourt. 938 00:35:30,470 --> 00:35:30,890 Let's go. 939 00:35:41,920 --> 00:35:43,350 Jiang, you sure are a hero. 940 00:35:45,010 --> 00:35:46,200 I finally understand. 941 00:35:46,670 --> 00:35:47,630 I'm afraid Ning came to the You Mansion 942 00:35:48,120 --> 00:35:49,760 for the You family's Third Young Lady. 943 00:35:49,860 --> 00:35:50,830 When did they get acquainted? 944 00:35:50,850 --> 00:35:51,600 Why didn't I know about it? 945 00:35:52,340 --> 00:35:52,780 Why? 946 00:35:53,050 --> 00:35:54,440 Are you jealous of even girls? 947 00:35:57,070 --> 00:35:57,340 Let's go. 948 00:35:57,360 --> 00:35:58,160 There are many people around. 949 00:35:58,730 --> 00:35:59,340 Show me some respect. 950 00:36:10,510 --> 00:36:11,730 Thank you for saving my life, my savior. 951 00:36:13,180 --> 00:36:13,620 Get up. 952 00:36:14,880 --> 00:36:15,320 Get up. 953 00:36:18,410 --> 00:36:19,800 In the future, don't just kowtow to anyone. 954 00:36:21,250 --> 00:36:21,750 Sit down. 955 00:36:27,020 --> 00:36:27,380 Here. 956 00:36:27,910 --> 00:36:28,450 Thank you. 957 00:36:30,320 --> 00:36:31,790 I heard you said 958 00:36:32,300 --> 00:36:33,260 you wanted to go see your mother off. 959 00:36:35,050 --> 00:36:35,770 Actually, 960 00:36:36,670 --> 00:36:37,760 it's already too late. 961 00:36:39,570 --> 00:36:41,690 I just wanted to see her one last time 962 00:36:43,240 --> 00:36:44,190 and call her mother. 963 00:36:44,740 --> 00:36:46,140 I knew you were miserable, 964 00:36:47,030 --> 00:36:47,870 but I didn't know 965 00:36:48,260 --> 00:36:49,530 it was to this extent. 966 00:36:50,970 --> 00:36:52,590 You're the You family's Third Young Lady after all. 967 00:36:52,930 --> 00:36:54,480 How dare those servants treat you like that? 968 00:36:55,740 --> 00:36:57,030 They accused my mother of committing adultery. 969 00:36:57,990 --> 00:36:58,920 They even called me a bastard. 970 00:37:00,410 --> 00:37:01,230 We were already 971 00:37:01,250 --> 00:37:02,680 living very cautiously and discreetly. 972 00:37:04,990 --> 00:37:06,540 Is it wrong for us to even just live? 973 00:37:11,170 --> 00:37:12,070 It's not your fault. 974 00:37:13,410 --> 00:37:14,320 I can see that 975 00:37:14,610 --> 00:37:15,600 you don't want to die. 976 00:37:16,370 --> 00:37:17,660 Now that you had a close call 977 00:37:17,680 --> 00:37:18,520 with death, 978 00:37:18,790 --> 00:37:19,950 there's nothing to be afraid of from now on. 979 00:37:20,740 --> 00:37:22,300 No matter how hard it is, you have to persist. 980 00:37:22,740 --> 00:37:24,190 At least, live a decent life 981 00:37:24,690 --> 00:37:26,250 so that you wouldn't have come to this world in vain. 982 00:37:35,830 --> 00:37:36,980 I can't take your money. 983 00:37:37,530 --> 00:37:38,390 In desperate situations, 984 00:37:39,270 --> 00:37:41,460 don't act tough. 985 00:37:42,090 --> 00:37:43,140 Take the money 986 00:37:43,940 --> 00:37:45,180 and use it to build a tomb for your mother 987 00:37:46,730 --> 00:37:48,200 and be good to yourself. 988 00:37:51,020 --> 00:37:51,480 Miss. 989 00:37:51,690 --> 00:37:52,450 I've brought your clothes. 990 00:37:52,570 --> 00:37:53,390 Can I open the door? 991 00:37:56,520 --> 00:37:56,960 Miss. 992 00:37:58,240 --> 00:38:00,090 Why do you treat me so well? 993 00:38:00,930 --> 00:38:02,410 I was also once treated as an illegitimate daughter 994 00:38:03,580 --> 00:38:05,010 and sent to the villages for over 10 years. 995 00:38:06,350 --> 00:38:07,430 I know how it feels 996 00:38:07,610 --> 00:38:09,420 to be treated coldly and to lack the basic clothes and food. 997 00:38:12,450 --> 00:38:12,950 Also, 998 00:38:15,220 --> 00:38:16,100 we've met 999 00:38:17,780 --> 00:38:18,540 a long time ago. 1000 00:38:21,770 --> 00:38:23,250 I know you're a good lady. 1001 00:38:25,320 --> 00:38:25,960 From now on, 1002 00:38:27,240 --> 00:38:28,230 live a good life. 1003 00:38:40,180 --> 00:38:41,190 [Mansion of the Earl of You] 1004 00:38:41,190 --> 00:38:41,800 Hurry up. 1005 00:38:42,380 --> 00:38:43,250 Report to Madam 1006 00:38:43,440 --> 00:38:44,650 that Her Highness, the First Princess, is here. 1007 00:38:44,840 --> 00:38:45,680 -Hurry. Hurry. -Yes. 1008 00:38:54,230 --> 00:38:55,180 Where is His Highness, Lord Linzi? 1009 00:38:55,470 --> 00:38:56,630 He went to drink and admire the flowers. 1010 00:38:56,900 --> 00:38:57,470 How refined. 1011 00:38:58,120 --> 00:38:58,440 Tang'er. 1012 00:38:58,670 --> 00:38:59,570 Let's go admire the flowers too. 1013 00:39:01,990 --> 00:39:03,250 Don't you have anything to explain? 1014 00:39:04,380 --> 00:39:04,840 What? 1015 00:39:05,470 --> 00:39:06,750 You told me you were not feeling well 1016 00:39:06,780 --> 00:39:08,040 and wanted to rest at home for a few days. 1017 00:39:08,250 --> 00:39:08,750 But then? 1018 00:39:08,920 --> 00:39:10,070 You came to someone else's mansion to admire the flowers. 1019 00:39:10,830 --> 00:39:11,920 Are you trying to piss me off? 1020 00:39:12,380 --> 00:39:13,730 I also only found out about You Mansion's invitation 1021 00:39:13,810 --> 00:39:14,970 after you left. 1022 00:39:15,030 --> 00:39:15,910 It was an impromptu decision. 1023 00:39:16,310 --> 00:39:17,030 Besides, 1024 00:39:17,050 --> 00:39:18,310 aren't you here now? 1025 00:39:18,790 --> 00:39:19,890 Jiang Xuening. 1026 00:39:21,380 --> 00:39:22,240 I was wrong. 1027 00:39:22,570 --> 00:39:23,370 That's more like it. 1028 00:39:25,770 --> 00:39:26,880 How is the Third Young Lady? 1029 00:39:27,070 --> 00:39:27,830 Are the two of you acquainted? 1030 00:39:28,980 --> 00:39:30,070 We've met once. 1031 00:39:30,540 --> 00:39:31,440 She's fine for now. 1032 00:39:31,960 --> 00:39:33,540 But you were too bold just now. 1033 00:39:33,580 --> 00:39:34,420 So many people were watching 1034 00:39:34,630 --> 00:39:35,660 and you just gave me your cloak. 1035 00:39:36,120 --> 00:39:36,970 I don't know 1036 00:39:37,010 --> 00:39:38,770 what kind of rumors they will spread. 1037 00:39:39,150 --> 00:39:40,290 Then let them spread the rumors. 1038 00:39:41,330 --> 00:39:43,230 In the past, a few years before my coming-of-age ceremony, 1039 00:39:43,770 --> 00:39:44,880 I was afraid there might be some mishap in the process 1040 00:39:45,050 --> 00:39:46,120 and you'd be implicated by the rumors. 1041 00:39:46,590 --> 00:39:48,270 Now, my coming-of-age ceremony is in two months. 1042 00:39:48,350 --> 00:39:50,120 I can't wait to let the whole world know. 1043 00:39:55,290 --> 00:39:56,170 The coming-of-age ceremony... 1044 00:39:57,110 --> 00:39:58,140 Since you're already out today, 1045 00:39:58,180 --> 00:39:59,000 you don't have to rush back. 1046 00:39:59,840 --> 00:40:01,130 Later this afternoon, when the female guests disperse, 1047 00:40:01,310 --> 00:40:02,530 wait for me at Cengxiao Restaurant. 1048 00:40:02,870 --> 00:40:03,620 I'll go look for you later 1049 00:40:03,650 --> 00:40:04,400 and take you to the lantern show. 1050 00:40:05,370 --> 00:40:05,910 Yan Lin. 1051 00:40:06,440 --> 00:40:07,130 Actually, I... 1052 00:40:08,840 --> 00:40:09,570 Miss Jiang. 1053 00:40:09,650 --> 00:40:10,180 Viscount Yan. 1054 00:40:10,500 --> 00:40:12,010 A distinguished guest showed up at the yard where the female guests are at. 1055 00:40:12,110 --> 00:40:13,270 Madam is looking for you to join there. 1056 00:40:13,790 --> 00:40:14,150 All right. 1057 00:40:14,280 --> 00:40:14,910 You should go there quickly. 1058 00:40:15,160 --> 00:40:16,520 His Highness is waiting for me to drink too. 1059 00:40:16,550 --> 00:40:17,580 Don't forget about our appointment at Cengxiao Restaurant this afternoon. 1060 00:40:20,710 --> 00:40:21,250 But I... 1061 00:40:42,700 --> 00:40:43,600 [Qinlan Pavilion] 1062 00:40:43,600 --> 00:40:44,090 Yue. 1063 00:40:44,990 --> 00:40:46,190 Whether you get chosen to enter the palace as a study partner 1064 00:40:46,500 --> 00:40:47,470 depends on today. 1065 00:40:47,550 --> 00:40:48,100 I understand. 1066 00:40:49,360 --> 00:40:51,130 Princess Leyang is here! 1067 00:40:58,350 --> 00:41:00,580 Greetings, Princess Leyang. 1068 00:41:02,930 --> 00:41:03,980 Why is she here too? 1069 00:41:04,840 --> 00:41:05,620 This is bad. 1070 00:41:05,980 --> 00:41:08,160 I didn't expect that I still couldn't escape despite trying so hard. 1071 00:41:08,390 --> 00:41:08,840 Miss. 1072 00:41:14,340 --> 00:41:14,400 Get up. 1073 00:41:14,400 --> 00:41:15,620 [Princess Leyang, Shen Zhiyi] 1074 00:41:15,620 --> 00:41:16,570 We are not in the palace. 1075 00:41:16,920 --> 00:41:17,580 Let's forget the formalities. 1076 00:41:25,390 --> 00:41:27,130 Why is there a scar on her face? 1077 00:41:27,490 --> 00:41:28,330 I don't know. 1078 00:41:34,300 --> 00:41:35,120 Her Highness and I heard that 1079 00:41:35,120 --> 00:41:36,000 [Daughter of Duke of Xue, Xue Shu] 1080 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,560 Miss You was also holding a banquet to admire chrysanthemums, 1081 00:41:37,870 --> 00:41:38,630 so we came to check it out. 1082 00:41:39,260 --> 00:41:41,170 Everyone, please carry on and have fun as usual. 1083 00:41:41,670 --> 00:41:43,750 I hope our presence has not dampened your spirits, 1084 00:41:43,980 --> 00:41:45,080 or else Her Highness will have a heavy heart. 1085 00:41:46,340 --> 00:41:48,880 They were just fussing about having a drawing competition. 1086 00:41:49,150 --> 00:41:50,850 Her Highness and Miss Xue are just in time. 1087 00:41:50,980 --> 00:41:51,150 Why don't you join the competition? 1088 00:41:51,150 --> 00:41:52,490 [Madam of the Mansion of Earl of You] 1089 00:41:54,530 --> 00:41:55,520 Shu is good at painting. 1090 00:41:56,250 --> 00:41:58,000 If she participates, no one will stand a chance. 1091 00:41:58,460 --> 00:41:58,900 It's fine. 1092 00:41:59,210 --> 00:42:00,080 You guys can go on with your painting. 1093 00:42:00,810 --> 00:42:01,650 In that case, 1094 00:42:01,900 --> 00:42:03,790 everyone, please use the theme of the chrysanthemum 1095 00:42:04,090 --> 00:42:05,660 for your paintings, which would be presented to Her Highness. 1096 00:42:06,610 --> 00:42:08,290 Now that the First Young Lady is married off, 1097 00:42:08,610 --> 00:42:10,690 Madam You is planning for the Second Young Lady again. 1098 00:42:11,380 --> 00:42:12,870 You Yue has no talents 1099 00:42:13,000 --> 00:42:14,070 but she's quite good at painting. 1100 00:42:14,590 --> 00:42:15,730 I think she deliberately mentioned the painting competition 1101 00:42:16,020 --> 00:42:16,990 because she wants to 1102 00:42:17,010 --> 00:42:18,440 flaunt her skills in front of the Princess. 1103 00:42:19,490 --> 00:42:19,910 Miss. 1104 00:42:20,140 --> 00:42:21,270 What should we do now? 1105 00:42:23,000 --> 00:42:23,440 Sit there. 1106 00:42:23,630 --> 00:42:24,890 Later, we'll find a chance to slip away. 1107 00:42:25,810 --> 00:42:26,440 What? 1108 00:42:26,760 --> 00:42:27,810 Do you really think I'm good at everything? 1109 00:42:28,650 --> 00:42:30,220 If I can't win, the best strategy is to leave. 1110 00:42:30,250 --> 00:42:31,360 Why should I stay and embarrass myself? 1111 00:42:31,880 --> 00:42:32,830 Princess, please. 1112 00:42:39,430 --> 00:42:40,520 Are you Jiang Xuening? 1113 00:42:44,260 --> 00:42:44,950 Raise your head. 1114 00:42:50,030 --> 00:42:50,750 Today, 1115 00:42:51,040 --> 00:42:52,090 I came here for you. 1116 00:42:55,410 --> 00:42:56,860 No wonder Yan Lin, in spite of his arrogance, 1117 00:42:56,880 --> 00:42:58,000 is so devoted to you. 1118 00:42:58,560 --> 00:42:59,360 What a beauty. 1119 00:42:59,660 --> 00:43:00,980 Even my heart's fluttering when I see you. 1120 00:43:01,250 --> 00:43:02,300 How enviable. 1121 00:43:03,980 --> 00:43:06,300 It seems that we're not the only ones 1122 00:43:06,320 --> 00:43:07,410 to know about Miss Jiang and Viscount Yan. 1123 00:43:07,540 --> 00:43:09,340 Even Her Highness, the Princess, has heard about it. 1124 00:43:09,590 --> 00:43:11,210 It's even more interesting than a novel. 1125 00:43:11,930 --> 00:43:12,280 Yue. 1126 00:43:14,090 --> 00:43:15,040 That was a slip of the tongue. 1127 00:43:15,370 --> 00:43:16,930 Miss Jiang is a noble lady. 1128 00:43:17,010 --> 00:43:18,100 Of course she values her maiden name. 1129 00:43:18,540 --> 00:43:19,620 How could I have made such a comparison? 1130 00:43:19,930 --> 00:43:20,390 Princess. 1131 00:43:20,750 --> 00:43:21,110 Please. 1132 00:43:31,860 --> 00:43:33,190 Come on. 1133 00:43:33,310 --> 00:43:33,840 Cheers. 1134 00:43:33,960 --> 00:43:35,010 Come on. 1135 00:43:35,020 --> 00:43:36,110 No need for the courtesy. 1136 00:43:36,460 --> 00:43:37,580 Come. Have a seat first. 1137 00:43:38,060 --> 00:43:39,570 Have a seat. 1138 00:43:40,060 --> 00:43:42,090 [Qinlan Pavilion] 1139 00:43:43,730 --> 00:43:44,200 Yan Lin. 1140 00:43:44,360 --> 00:43:45,710 It's not gentlemanly 1141 00:43:46,150 --> 00:43:47,280 to sneak around in public like this. 1142 00:43:47,560 --> 00:43:49,200 Didn't your precious sister 1143 00:43:49,550 --> 00:43:51,170 go to the banquet at Xue Mansion with the Empress Dowager? 1144 00:43:51,510 --> 00:43:52,770 Why did she come here? 1145 00:43:53,020 --> 00:43:54,490 I'm sure Miss Jiang also wants to ask you this. 1146 00:44:00,080 --> 00:44:01,000 Look at Xue Shu. 1147 00:44:01,590 --> 00:44:02,870 She looks like a vicious person. 1148 00:44:03,100 --> 00:44:04,300 She'd better not scare my Ning. 1149 00:44:05,840 --> 00:44:07,100 This won't do. I have to go over there now. 1150 00:44:08,020 --> 00:44:08,860 Let it go. 1151 00:44:09,280 --> 00:44:10,670 You still don't think you've gone far enough today? 1152 00:44:11,760 --> 00:44:13,080 The women are reciting poems and painting. 1153 00:44:13,120 --> 00:44:13,780 Don't go over there. 1154 00:44:14,890 --> 00:44:15,900 You and I are here. 1155 00:44:15,920 --> 00:44:17,350 No one will dare to do anything to your Ning. 1156 00:44:17,790 --> 00:44:19,050 Let's go and drink. 1157 00:44:19,220 --> 00:44:19,760 Come on. 1158 00:44:30,620 --> 00:44:33,230 [Qinlan Pavilion] 1159 00:44:37,500 --> 00:44:38,270 Why aren't you moving? 1160 00:44:38,740 --> 00:44:39,740 Can't you paint? 1161 00:44:42,100 --> 00:44:44,200 What can a country bumpkin girl know? 1162 00:44:46,050 --> 00:44:47,810 Shen Zhiyi is moody as usual. 1163 00:44:48,150 --> 00:44:50,270 I mustn't offend her this time. 1164 00:44:50,730 --> 00:44:51,930 I told you to paint. 1165 00:44:52,410 --> 00:44:53,610 You won't even listen to me?