1 00:01:34,079 --> 00:01:34,599 Sir, 2 00:01:35,319 --> 00:01:37,159 Ms. Gu's been looking for you these days. 3 00:01:37,560 --> 00:01:38,840 She asked if you're free tomorrow. 4 00:01:38,840 --> 00:01:39,920 She'd like to meet you. 5 00:01:41,760 --> 00:01:43,359 What's up? Why so urgent? 6 00:01:43,599 --> 00:01:44,359 Well... 7 00:01:45,519 --> 00:01:47,319 I'm not sure. 8 00:01:53,200 --> 00:01:54,400 Remind me tomorrow 9 00:01:54,680 --> 00:01:56,200 to bring that jewelry set I just got. 10 00:01:56,439 --> 00:01:57,319 The color 11 00:01:57,599 --> 00:01:58,519 would suit her well. 12 00:02:01,920 --> 00:02:02,439 Sir, 13 00:02:03,040 --> 00:02:03,959 Ms. Xue is here. 14 00:02:04,200 --> 00:02:05,400 She's waiting at your office. 15 00:02:06,840 --> 00:02:07,760 You let her in? 16 00:02:08,039 --> 00:02:08,840 Yes. 17 00:02:09,439 --> 00:02:11,319 She said she had an appointment. 18 00:02:12,360 --> 00:02:13,719 Go take ten strokes of the paddle. 19 00:02:17,960 --> 00:02:19,039 You seem to like it here 20 00:02:19,039 --> 00:02:19,960 so much. 21 00:02:20,199 --> 00:02:21,240 Why not just move in? 22 00:02:21,719 --> 00:02:22,439 There are plenty of 23 00:02:22,439 --> 00:02:23,560 empty rooms. 24 00:02:24,159 --> 00:02:25,319 The conditions aren't bad either. 25 00:02:25,800 --> 00:02:27,280 For your father's sake, 26 00:02:27,520 --> 00:02:29,039 I could set one aside just for you. 27 00:02:32,919 --> 00:02:34,639 You dare talk to me like this 28 00:02:34,759 --> 00:02:35,520 because you know 29 00:02:35,520 --> 00:02:36,719 I have feelings for you. 30 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:38,879 The day I'm over you, 31 00:02:39,199 --> 00:02:40,800 you'll pay for it. 32 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:42,120 Xue Qinglan! 33 00:02:42,199 --> 00:02:42,879 Take it easy. 34 00:02:46,400 --> 00:02:48,000 I do like you, 35 00:02:48,120 --> 00:02:49,400 but I know where the line is. 36 00:02:50,439 --> 00:02:51,400 This is the governmental office, 37 00:02:51,520 --> 00:02:52,400 not your house. 38 00:02:52,439 --> 00:02:53,719 I'm not here to cause trouble. 39 00:02:56,560 --> 00:02:57,280 What brings you here? 40 00:03:03,759 --> 00:03:05,159 I came to tell you something. 41 00:03:06,439 --> 00:03:07,120 What is it? 42 00:03:07,639 --> 00:03:08,599 Say it 43 00:03:08,960 --> 00:03:09,560 and get out. 44 00:03:15,240 --> 00:03:16,280 Chen Yanyun 45 00:03:16,960 --> 00:03:18,240 has asked Mr. Gu for his daughter's hand. 46 00:03:20,319 --> 00:03:21,159 What did you say? 47 00:03:27,199 --> 00:03:28,199 Which daughter? 48 00:03:29,360 --> 00:03:30,240 Who else could it be? 49 00:03:30,680 --> 00:03:31,639 Gu Jinzhao, of course. 50 00:03:31,879 --> 00:03:32,599 Nonsense! 51 00:03:32,759 --> 00:03:33,879 Why would I make this up? 52 00:03:34,759 --> 00:03:36,159 Ladies of every noble household 53 00:03:36,159 --> 00:03:37,360 already know about this. 54 00:03:37,960 --> 00:03:38,840 And Chen Yanyun, 55 00:03:38,840 --> 00:03:40,080 to show the Gu family respect, 56 00:03:40,439 --> 00:03:41,240 even invited the wife 57 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:42,639 of Grand Secretary He to be the matchmaker. 58 00:03:46,439 --> 00:03:47,360 You're lying. 59 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:52,800 I don't believe you. 60 00:03:54,039 --> 00:03:54,840 You must be lying. 61 00:03:56,879 --> 00:03:57,919 This is impossible. 62 00:03:59,800 --> 00:04:00,520 Ye Xian! 63 00:04:00,520 --> 00:04:01,240 Get lost! 64 00:04:10,439 --> 00:04:10,960 Giddy up. 65 00:04:20,519 --> 00:04:22,000 Greetings, Young Lord. 66 00:04:23,160 --> 00:04:23,839 Young Lord? 67 00:04:25,040 --> 00:04:25,560 What... 68 00:04:25,759 --> 00:04:26,439 What's going on? 69 00:04:26,879 --> 00:04:28,120 Quick, go inform Mrs. Feng. 70 00:04:28,120 --> 00:04:28,639 Yes. 71 00:04:51,759 --> 00:04:53,160 I'm not even afraid of Lord Chen. 72 00:04:53,560 --> 00:04:54,639 Why would I be afraid of you? 73 00:04:55,639 --> 00:04:57,279 Greetings, Uncle. 74 00:04:57,720 --> 00:04:58,759 Nice to meet you. 75 00:04:59,639 --> 00:05:00,639 As my elder, 76 00:05:00,879 --> 00:05:03,000 did you bring me a first-meeting gift? 77 00:05:04,240 --> 00:05:04,759 Wait. 78 00:05:05,439 --> 00:05:06,360 Your hand is injured. 79 00:05:08,560 --> 00:05:09,600 What happened? 80 00:05:10,920 --> 00:05:11,839 You're awake? 81 00:05:12,759 --> 00:05:13,480 Are you 82 00:05:13,560 --> 00:05:14,720 still feeling unwell? 83 00:05:20,800 --> 00:05:21,279 Hey. 84 00:05:26,920 --> 00:05:27,680 Thank you. 85 00:06:00,160 --> 00:06:01,240 Lord Ye is here? 86 00:06:01,399 --> 00:06:01,920 Yes. 87 00:06:02,319 --> 00:06:04,439 The servant said he's storming 88 00:06:04,560 --> 00:06:05,879 straight toward Jinzhao's courtyard. 89 00:06:06,800 --> 00:06:07,639 At this time of day, 90 00:06:08,439 --> 00:06:09,720 why would he come looking for Jinzhao? 91 00:06:10,279 --> 00:06:11,079 Ma'am, 92 00:06:11,560 --> 00:06:13,199 I heard the servants gossiping 93 00:06:13,439 --> 00:06:14,680 Young Lord treats Ms. Jinzhao 94 00:06:14,839 --> 00:06:16,000 far better than 95 00:06:16,079 --> 00:06:17,319 the other young ladies. 96 00:06:17,519 --> 00:06:19,399 That might have been fine before, 97 00:06:19,720 --> 00:06:20,519 but Ms. Jinzhao 98 00:06:20,759 --> 00:06:21,879 is now engaged 99 00:06:21,879 --> 00:06:22,759 to Lord Chen. 100 00:06:26,600 --> 00:06:27,439 You're right. 101 00:06:28,160 --> 00:06:29,519 We can't let him see Jinzhao. 102 00:06:30,399 --> 00:06:31,439 Go, stop him. 103 00:06:32,199 --> 00:06:32,720 Yes. 104 00:06:33,439 --> 00:06:34,079 Wait. 105 00:06:36,839 --> 00:06:38,040 We can't let word of this spread. 106 00:06:38,839 --> 00:06:39,360 Cuilyu, 107 00:06:39,879 --> 00:06:41,079 go inform Deyuan 108 00:06:41,439 --> 00:06:42,759 and have the inner courtyard gate guarded. 109 00:06:43,319 --> 00:06:43,920 Yes, ma'am. 110 00:06:43,920 --> 00:06:44,600 Hurry up. 111 00:06:44,800 --> 00:06:45,360 Remember, 112 00:06:45,519 --> 00:06:47,040 don't let a single stranger in. 113 00:06:47,160 --> 00:06:48,800 And don't let a word of this get out. 114 00:06:48,879 --> 00:06:49,879 Got it. 115 00:06:51,319 --> 00:06:52,680 I'd better go myself. 116 00:06:53,519 --> 00:06:54,680 Forgive me 117 00:06:54,959 --> 00:06:55,920 for being blunt. 118 00:06:57,240 --> 00:06:58,759 Have you told Xian about 119 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:00,279 your betrothal to Lord Chen? 120 00:07:06,959 --> 00:07:08,360 How do you plan to tell him? 121 00:07:10,160 --> 00:07:10,680 I... 122 00:07:11,839 --> 00:07:13,439 I wanted to tell him. 123 00:07:14,399 --> 00:07:15,360 I just... 124 00:07:16,720 --> 00:07:18,319 I'll meet him tomorrow. 125 00:07:19,800 --> 00:07:20,519 What are you gonna do? 126 00:07:21,160 --> 00:07:22,399 He likes you so much. 127 00:07:23,959 --> 00:07:24,959 You have no idea. 128 00:07:25,519 --> 00:07:26,759 Military noble families are in decline. 129 00:07:27,000 --> 00:07:28,000 They say 130 00:07:28,160 --> 00:07:28,959 His Excellency 131 00:07:29,120 --> 00:07:29,680 is looking to 132 00:07:29,680 --> 00:07:31,000 make an example of my dad. 133 00:07:31,920 --> 00:07:32,560 Who knows 134 00:07:32,560 --> 00:07:34,079 what trouble Xian might cause? 135 00:07:40,040 --> 00:07:41,240 I'm sorry, Jinzhao. 136 00:07:41,519 --> 00:07:42,680 I'm not trying to pressure you. 137 00:07:43,639 --> 00:07:44,959 But you know Xian's temper, 138 00:07:45,399 --> 00:07:47,079 and you're engaged to Chen Yanyun. 139 00:07:49,720 --> 00:07:50,720 Honestly, 140 00:07:51,800 --> 00:07:53,680 I don't know how to bring it up. 141 00:07:54,920 --> 00:07:55,600 What? 142 00:07:56,160 --> 00:07:57,079 Has he never 143 00:07:57,079 --> 00:07:58,240 confessed to you? 144 00:08:01,279 --> 00:08:02,319 What a fool. 145 00:08:03,959 --> 00:08:05,120 Since we're talking about this, 146 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:06,319 I'll ask something 147 00:08:07,000 --> 00:08:08,079 I probably shouldn't. 148 00:08:08,720 --> 00:08:09,399 Do you 149 00:08:09,600 --> 00:08:11,120 have feelings for Xian? 150 00:08:16,160 --> 00:08:17,160 I've always 151 00:08:17,759 --> 00:08:18,920 seen him as a good friend. 152 00:08:20,319 --> 00:08:21,720 What did you say? 153 00:08:29,959 --> 00:08:30,759 Answer me. 154 00:08:31,240 --> 00:08:32,279 What did you just say? 155 00:08:33,120 --> 00:08:34,159 Say it again. 156 00:08:35,559 --> 00:08:36,240 Xian, 157 00:08:37,000 --> 00:08:37,879 just calm down. 158 00:08:39,440 --> 00:08:41,039 So it's all true? 159 00:08:42,759 --> 00:08:44,279 You're marrying Chen Yanyun, 160 00:08:45,960 --> 00:08:46,960 right? 161 00:08:49,879 --> 00:08:50,559 Yes. 162 00:08:53,159 --> 00:08:53,960 I meant to 163 00:08:54,120 --> 00:08:55,360 tell you sooner. 164 00:08:55,360 --> 00:08:56,039 Xian! 165 00:08:58,759 --> 00:08:59,679 Step back. 166 00:09:12,159 --> 00:09:13,279 Why? 167 00:09:16,039 --> 00:09:17,159 Why? 168 00:09:21,159 --> 00:09:22,519 Because I love him. 169 00:09:40,519 --> 00:09:41,960 I was going to tell you tomorrow. 170 00:09:43,240 --> 00:09:44,200 I didn't expect you 171 00:09:44,200 --> 00:09:45,399 to come over today. 172 00:09:45,799 --> 00:09:46,519 Xian... 173 00:09:48,440 --> 00:09:49,519 You love him? 174 00:09:52,320 --> 00:09:53,159 I don't believe it. 175 00:09:55,320 --> 00:09:56,240 You're lying. 176 00:09:59,679 --> 00:10:01,000 Miss! Miss! 177 00:10:02,679 --> 00:10:03,600 It's not true. 178 00:10:10,240 --> 00:10:11,159 Young Lord, 179 00:10:12,039 --> 00:10:13,799 what brings you here today? 180 00:10:14,039 --> 00:10:15,240 - Why not go to the... - Shut up! 181 00:10:17,080 --> 00:10:18,039 You're his sister. 182 00:10:18,840 --> 00:10:19,960 Are you just gonna let 183 00:10:20,240 --> 00:10:21,240 him make a scene here? 184 00:10:22,720 --> 00:10:25,039 Xian, put the sword down. 185 00:10:25,759 --> 00:10:26,519 Xian. 186 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:51,960 Calm down. 187 00:10:53,200 --> 00:10:54,840 Put it down and let's talk. 188 00:11:01,159 --> 00:11:02,039 You love him? 189 00:11:03,440 --> 00:11:04,159 Fine. 190 00:11:05,000 --> 00:11:05,799 Great. 191 00:11:06,919 --> 00:11:07,960 You actually love him. 192 00:11:12,759 --> 00:11:14,159 Lord, I'm sorry. 193 00:11:15,120 --> 00:11:16,159 Xian. 194 00:11:16,200 --> 00:11:17,759 Take Jinzhao out through the back gate. 195 00:11:17,759 --> 00:11:18,639 - Yes. - Yes. 196 00:11:18,679 --> 00:11:19,879 Xian, come home with me. 197 00:11:19,879 --> 00:11:21,080 Miss, let's go. 198 00:11:21,519 --> 00:11:22,440 Miss, we have to go. 199 00:11:22,639 --> 00:11:23,320 Come on. 200 00:11:23,559 --> 00:11:24,440 Please listen to us. 201 00:11:26,639 --> 00:11:27,320 Hurry up. 202 00:11:27,320 --> 00:11:28,120 This way. 203 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:29,039 Let's go now. 204 00:11:30,120 --> 00:11:31,440 Gu Jinzhao! 205 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:35,120 Xian! 206 00:11:44,120 --> 00:11:45,440 Fetch a doctor! Now! 207 00:11:45,440 --> 00:11:46,120 Xian... 208 00:11:54,679 --> 00:11:55,240 Miss? 209 00:11:58,919 --> 00:12:00,440 Don't follow me. 210 00:12:02,080 --> 00:12:03,320 None of you. 211 00:12:10,519 --> 00:12:11,120 Lord Ye? 212 00:12:11,200 --> 00:12:11,919 Xian! 213 00:12:12,120 --> 00:12:13,159 - Young Lord? - Xian! 214 00:12:20,840 --> 00:12:22,600 Jinzhao? Jinzhao? 215 00:12:23,519 --> 00:12:24,120 Jinzhao? 216 00:12:24,120 --> 00:12:25,320 Quick, ease her down. 217 00:12:25,320 --> 00:12:26,759 Jinzhao? Jinzhao? 218 00:12:27,279 --> 00:12:28,519 It's fine. It's all right. 219 00:12:28,600 --> 00:12:29,519 Jinzhao. 220 00:13:44,440 --> 00:13:45,279 Yanyun? 221 00:13:49,679 --> 00:13:50,759 Greetings, Your Majesty. 222 00:13:51,840 --> 00:13:53,080 Please get up. 223 00:13:53,799 --> 00:13:54,600 Thank you, Your Majesty. 224 00:13:59,399 --> 00:14:00,000 Your Excellency. 225 00:14:02,720 --> 00:14:03,519 Minister Chen, 226 00:14:04,559 --> 00:14:06,200 Mr. Fu told me yesterday 227 00:14:06,559 --> 00:14:08,120 that you're marrying 228 00:14:08,720 --> 00:14:10,080 that Ms. Gu who 229 00:14:10,080 --> 00:14:11,759 once struck the Petition Drum. 230 00:14:12,440 --> 00:14:14,120 I was really curious, 231 00:14:14,639 --> 00:14:15,639 so I 232 00:14:15,639 --> 00:14:16,759 summoned you 233 00:14:17,080 --> 00:14:18,039 to ask you in person. 234 00:14:19,080 --> 00:14:20,000 Your Majesty, 235 00:14:20,679 --> 00:14:22,399 Lord Chen is still under censure. 236 00:14:22,399 --> 00:14:24,159 Summoning him to the palace 237 00:14:25,200 --> 00:14:27,120 is against the law. 238 00:14:31,200 --> 00:14:31,960 I know. 239 00:14:32,080 --> 00:14:32,840 It won't happen again. 240 00:14:36,360 --> 00:14:37,200 Minister Chen, 241 00:14:37,840 --> 00:14:39,519 when did you 242 00:14:39,519 --> 00:14:40,679 plan to marry 243 00:14:40,679 --> 00:14:41,679 Ms. Gu? 244 00:14:42,679 --> 00:14:44,399 Your Majesty, this... 245 00:14:44,519 --> 00:14:45,279 Your Majesty, 246 00:14:46,519 --> 00:14:47,519 how could you pry into 247 00:14:47,519 --> 00:14:49,519 your minister's private affairs? 248 00:14:50,840 --> 00:14:51,960 Then let me rephrase. 249 00:14:53,559 --> 00:14:54,360 Minister Chen, 250 00:14:55,360 --> 00:14:56,759 I've heard 251 00:14:56,919 --> 00:14:58,039 that Ms. Gu's maternal family 252 00:14:58,039 --> 00:14:59,000 has been working for you. 253 00:14:59,600 --> 00:15:01,000 Have you been acquainted for quite some time? 254 00:15:04,159 --> 00:15:04,919 Your Majesty, 255 00:15:05,639 --> 00:15:07,639 I have many memorials to review. 256 00:15:07,759 --> 00:15:10,240 I'll leave you and Yanyun to it. 257 00:15:10,799 --> 00:15:12,000 Please excuse me. 258 00:15:14,559 --> 00:15:15,159 Zhang Fang, 259 00:15:15,399 --> 00:15:16,799 see Mr. Fu out. 260 00:15:17,279 --> 00:15:18,360 Yes, Your Majesty. 261 00:15:20,399 --> 00:15:21,519 Take care, Your Excellency. 262 00:15:28,679 --> 00:15:29,279 Your Majesty, 263 00:15:30,159 --> 00:15:31,279 Ms. Gu and I... 264 00:15:32,960 --> 00:15:33,720 I'm hungry. 265 00:15:34,279 --> 00:15:35,759 Go fetch some pastries. 266 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,320 Yes, Your Majesty. 267 00:15:54,759 --> 00:15:55,360 Today 268 00:15:55,440 --> 00:15:56,279 the Censor impeached Lord Changxing 269 00:15:56,279 --> 00:15:57,440 for disrespecting the Emperor. 270 00:15:57,879 --> 00:15:59,120 Mr. Fu insists he be dealt with severely. 271 00:16:00,080 --> 00:16:02,240 But I want to spare him and his family. 272 00:16:02,960 --> 00:16:03,759 I can't 273 00:16:03,879 --> 00:16:05,320 openly cross Mr. Fu, 274 00:16:05,559 --> 00:16:06,360 so 275 00:16:07,360 --> 00:16:08,559 I'm asking you to handle this. 276 00:16:23,279 --> 00:16:23,840 What 277 00:16:23,840 --> 00:16:25,399 I never expected is that His Majesty 278 00:16:26,080 --> 00:16:27,720 would tell you directly 279 00:16:27,720 --> 00:16:29,159 to protect Lord Changxing. 280 00:16:29,639 --> 00:16:30,759 Doesn't that put you 281 00:16:31,200 --> 00:16:32,879 directly against His Excellency? 282 00:16:34,879 --> 00:16:36,399 Could His Majesty be testing you? 283 00:16:41,120 --> 00:16:42,159 A test, yes. 284 00:16:42,799 --> 00:16:43,720 But it's also an order. 285 00:16:44,799 --> 00:16:45,720 As for the relief grain case, 286 00:16:45,879 --> 00:16:46,919 I took the full blame on behalf of 287 00:16:47,159 --> 00:16:48,120 the Ministry of Revenue. 288 00:16:49,240 --> 00:16:50,039 It was 289 00:16:50,039 --> 00:16:51,559 Wang Xuanfan's idea, 290 00:16:52,639 --> 00:16:54,080 but Master said 291 00:16:54,080 --> 00:16:55,000 nothing throughout. 292 00:16:56,600 --> 00:16:58,320 That's enough for His Majesty to suspect 293 00:16:58,679 --> 00:16:59,919 the plan had his tacit approval. 294 00:17:00,519 --> 00:17:01,240 Moreover, 295 00:17:02,240 --> 00:17:03,240 His Majesty would also suspect 296 00:17:03,639 --> 00:17:04,680 that this might 297 00:17:04,960 --> 00:17:06,079 drive a wedge between 298 00:17:06,079 --> 00:17:06,920 me and Master. 299 00:17:11,319 --> 00:17:12,519 His Majesty is 300 00:17:14,519 --> 00:17:15,680 growing faster 301 00:17:15,839 --> 00:17:16,880 than we anticipated. 302 00:17:21,039 --> 00:17:23,200 But even with His Majesty's order, 303 00:17:23,960 --> 00:17:25,440 if His Excellency is set on 304 00:17:25,440 --> 00:17:26,960 bringing down Lord Changxing, 305 00:17:27,359 --> 00:17:28,720 what can we possibly do? 306 00:17:29,799 --> 00:17:31,519 Let's go see Ye Xian first. 307 00:17:48,240 --> 00:17:48,680 Sir? 308 00:17:48,759 --> 00:17:49,640 - Sir? - Stay back. 309 00:17:49,960 --> 00:17:50,880 Chen Yanyun. 310 00:17:54,119 --> 00:17:54,640 Ye Xian, 311 00:17:55,160 --> 00:17:55,960 have you lost your mind? 312 00:17:56,440 --> 00:17:57,680 Right, I'm insane. 313 00:17:57,960 --> 00:17:58,839 Go to hell! 314 00:18:02,039 --> 00:18:02,559 Sir! 315 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:04,559 Don't come closer. 316 00:18:11,359 --> 00:18:12,960 Mr. Ye's impeached for disrespecting the Emperor 317 00:18:13,880 --> 00:18:15,160 and will face severe punishment. 318 00:18:16,039 --> 00:18:16,799 And yet here you are, 319 00:18:16,799 --> 00:18:17,920 trying to kill me over a woman? 320 00:18:23,960 --> 00:18:24,519 Sir? 321 00:18:25,839 --> 00:18:27,920 Ms. Gu and I are in love. 322 00:18:28,319 --> 00:18:29,720 You think you can come between us? 323 00:18:30,359 --> 00:18:32,039 In your dreams. 324 00:18:33,079 --> 00:18:34,039 Chen Yanyun, 325 00:18:34,799 --> 00:18:36,039 you and I are sworn enemies! 326 00:18:42,960 --> 00:18:43,440 Sir? 327 00:18:44,200 --> 00:18:45,359 Spread the word that today, 328 00:18:45,799 --> 00:18:46,920 Ye Xian stopped my carriage 329 00:18:46,920 --> 00:18:48,200 in the street and tried to kill me 330 00:18:48,200 --> 00:18:48,799 out of jealousy. 331 00:18:49,960 --> 00:18:51,640 The more people know, the better. 332 00:18:52,759 --> 00:18:53,279 Got it. 333 00:18:56,079 --> 00:18:57,680 Ye Guangsheng, Lord Changxing, 334 00:18:57,720 --> 00:18:59,839 defies the late Emperor, disrespects the throne, 335 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,880 acts stubbornly and arrogantly, 336 00:19:01,039 --> 00:19:01,920 and neglects his duties. 337 00:19:02,119 --> 00:19:03,160 The Punishment Bureau is to 338 00:19:03,279 --> 00:19:05,319 arrest Lord Changxing, detain him, 339 00:19:05,519 --> 00:19:06,559 and investigate thoroughly, 340 00:19:06,720 --> 00:19:08,359 to appease Heaven's wrath. 341 00:19:17,240 --> 00:19:18,200 I, Ye Xian, 342 00:19:19,519 --> 00:19:20,240 receive the decree. 343 00:19:29,400 --> 00:19:30,039 Sir? 344 00:19:31,640 --> 00:19:32,240 Come 345 00:19:33,160 --> 00:19:34,359 with me to 346 00:19:36,680 --> 00:19:38,119 arrest Lord Changxing. 347 00:19:41,359 --> 00:19:41,839 This... 348 00:20:03,160 --> 00:20:04,799 Wait outside for half an hour. 349 00:20:05,519 --> 00:20:06,680 Yes, sir. 350 00:20:25,880 --> 00:20:26,519 Sir, Ma'am, 351 00:20:26,599 --> 00:20:27,640 Young Lord is back. 352 00:20:35,039 --> 00:20:36,640 Dad, mom. 353 00:20:38,400 --> 00:20:39,519 Still remember the way home? 354 00:20:41,960 --> 00:20:42,680 Xian, 355 00:20:46,240 --> 00:20:47,000 you've lost weight. 356 00:20:47,480 --> 00:20:48,279 You're tanned too. 357 00:20:51,039 --> 00:20:52,039 Have you eaten? 358 00:20:52,559 --> 00:20:54,000 Sit and have dinner with us. 359 00:21:01,359 --> 00:21:02,519 If you're not hungry, that's fine. 360 00:21:02,599 --> 00:21:03,119 I'd like that. 361 00:21:05,559 --> 00:21:06,200 Great. 362 00:21:06,680 --> 00:21:07,240 Come over. 363 00:21:07,440 --> 00:21:08,000 Quick. 364 00:21:11,279 --> 00:21:12,039 Tell the kitchen to add 365 00:21:12,200 --> 00:21:13,960 a dish of pork stir-fried with daylily, 366 00:21:14,160 --> 00:21:15,079 radish meatball soup, 367 00:21:15,440 --> 00:21:16,319 and 368 00:21:16,319 --> 00:21:17,440 meat-stuffed flatbreads. 369 00:21:17,519 --> 00:21:18,359 That's 370 00:21:18,359 --> 00:21:19,240 Xian's favorite. 371 00:21:19,319 --> 00:21:20,279 Yes, ma'am. 372 00:21:23,359 --> 00:21:24,160 Xian, 373 00:21:24,960 --> 00:21:26,400 is work at 374 00:21:26,559 --> 00:21:27,680 the Punishment Bureau busy? 375 00:21:28,440 --> 00:21:29,079 It's fine. 376 00:21:29,839 --> 00:21:30,799 Fine? 377 00:21:32,119 --> 00:21:34,200 I heard you went to Shanxi not long ago 378 00:21:34,440 --> 00:21:35,640 and nearly got yourself killed. 379 00:21:35,880 --> 00:21:36,839 What? 380 00:21:38,160 --> 00:21:39,359 How was it so dangerous? 381 00:21:40,160 --> 00:21:41,319 You fought on the battlefield. 382 00:21:42,599 --> 00:21:44,039 You could have died at any moment too. 383 00:21:45,519 --> 00:21:46,519 That's different. 384 00:21:47,200 --> 00:21:48,599 I was fighting enemies. 385 00:21:49,240 --> 00:21:50,160 But you? 386 00:21:50,839 --> 00:21:52,400 You're just a pawn in power struggles 387 00:21:52,799 --> 00:21:53,440 and 388 00:21:55,079 --> 00:21:56,440 a blade in His Majesty's hand. 389 00:21:58,319 --> 00:21:59,839 He rarely comes home. 390 00:22:00,119 --> 00:22:01,079 Why bring all this up? 391 00:22:01,240 --> 00:22:02,079 Am I wrong? 392 00:22:02,759 --> 00:22:04,119 Go ask around 393 00:22:04,960 --> 00:22:05,920 about what 394 00:22:06,359 --> 00:22:07,720 the Punishment Bureau does. 395 00:22:08,319 --> 00:22:09,599 Everyone in this court 396 00:22:10,119 --> 00:22:11,599 serves His Majesty. 397 00:22:12,319 --> 00:22:13,839 Who would dare refuse? 398 00:22:14,200 --> 00:22:14,640 You! 399 00:22:15,960 --> 00:22:17,480 You're an educated man. 400 00:22:17,839 --> 00:22:19,000 Was everything you 401 00:22:19,519 --> 00:22:21,279 learned for nothing? 402 00:22:22,160 --> 00:22:23,200 I don't care what you think. 403 00:22:23,640 --> 00:22:25,559 I'll submit a memorial to the Empress Dowager 404 00:22:26,039 --> 00:22:27,599 and have you transferred tomorrow. 405 00:22:28,480 --> 00:22:28,960 I've already 406 00:22:28,960 --> 00:22:30,079 spoken to your Uncle Song. 407 00:22:30,839 --> 00:22:31,880 He'll move you to the Ministry of War. 408 00:22:32,599 --> 00:22:33,200 I'm not going. 409 00:22:33,920 --> 00:22:34,440 And Uncle Song 410 00:22:34,440 --> 00:22:35,400 won't listen to you. 411 00:22:36,920 --> 00:22:38,359 Bastard, you dare defy me? 412 00:22:47,680 --> 00:22:48,960 Here's the imperial decree. 413 00:23:14,599 --> 00:23:15,279 Sir? 414 00:23:19,839 --> 00:23:20,880 This is absurd. 415 00:23:22,079 --> 00:23:23,599 Since His Majesty's coronation, 416 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:26,160 I've been injured and stayed home. 417 00:23:28,160 --> 00:23:29,359 What am I guilty of? 418 00:23:30,400 --> 00:23:32,000 If you have grievances, 419 00:23:32,920 --> 00:23:34,319 save them for prison. 420 00:23:35,279 --> 00:23:36,480 The imperial order cannot be delayed. 421 00:23:37,160 --> 00:23:38,599 I'll be waiting outside. 422 00:23:39,559 --> 00:23:40,599 Please come out 423 00:23:41,640 --> 00:23:42,640 within 15 minutes. 424 00:23:43,079 --> 00:23:43,839 Xian! 425 00:23:44,680 --> 00:23:45,319 Mom, 426 00:23:45,680 --> 00:23:46,440 I have to... 427 00:23:46,519 --> 00:23:48,680 Brat! You brat! 428 00:23:53,640 --> 00:23:57,079 You're killing your own father! 429 00:24:10,839 --> 00:24:11,519 Sir? 430 00:24:33,079 --> 00:24:33,880 If I were you, 431 00:24:34,880 --> 00:24:36,519 I'd volunteer to be imprisoned with him. 432 00:24:36,920 --> 00:24:37,440 At least that way, 433 00:24:38,599 --> 00:24:39,960 no one in the Punishment Bureau 434 00:24:39,960 --> 00:24:41,599 can lay a hand on him. 435 00:24:42,119 --> 00:24:43,640 It may be his only chance. 436 00:24:46,759 --> 00:24:47,839 Why should I trust you? 437 00:24:51,920 --> 00:24:52,759 Sir! 438 00:24:53,559 --> 00:24:54,400 Deputy Hu. 439 00:24:55,160 --> 00:24:55,680 Sir? 440 00:24:57,720 --> 00:24:59,720 The Censor has impeached Lord Changxing. 441 00:25:00,720 --> 00:25:02,079 As the heir, 442 00:25:02,720 --> 00:25:04,039 I should also be detained. 443 00:25:05,240 --> 00:25:06,759 So tie me up as well. 444 00:25:08,240 --> 00:25:09,160 You bastard, 445 00:25:09,440 --> 00:25:10,319 what are you doing? 446 00:25:10,519 --> 00:25:10,960 Sir, 447 00:25:11,160 --> 00:25:12,240 there's really no need for this. 448 00:25:13,119 --> 00:25:13,640 What? 449 00:25:14,920 --> 00:25:15,880 You won't obey 450 00:25:15,880 --> 00:25:16,920 my orders anymore? 451 00:25:20,119 --> 00:25:20,640 Got it. 452 00:25:25,839 --> 00:25:27,200 Xian, you can't go! 453 00:25:27,200 --> 00:25:28,119 Don't go! 454 00:25:28,119 --> 00:25:28,920 Xian! 455 00:25:33,119 --> 00:25:34,079 Xian, no! 456 00:25:34,640 --> 00:25:35,599 No! 457 00:25:35,960 --> 00:25:38,279 Xian! Xian! 458 00:25:39,279 --> 00:25:40,319 Don't! 459 00:25:40,319 --> 00:25:41,000 Ma'am. 460 00:25:41,839 --> 00:25:44,079 Xian, come back! Xian! 461 00:25:44,839 --> 00:25:45,599 Lord! 462 00:25:45,599 --> 00:25:46,559 Xian! 463 00:25:47,519 --> 00:25:48,319 [Chen Yanyun,] 464 00:25:48,880 --> 00:25:50,119 [I've done as you said.] 465 00:25:51,200 --> 00:25:52,440 [If you dare trick me,] 466 00:25:53,000 --> 00:25:54,680 [I will tear you apart.] 467 00:25:58,920 --> 00:25:59,839 Sir... 468 00:26:07,319 --> 00:26:07,880 Sir, 469 00:26:08,960 --> 00:26:09,920 last night Lord Ye 470 00:26:09,920 --> 00:26:11,519 personally arrested Lord Changxing 471 00:26:11,960 --> 00:26:12,960 and asked to be imprisoned too. 472 00:26:13,480 --> 00:26:14,359 They've both been taken away. 473 00:26:17,519 --> 00:26:18,680 I was worried that, 474 00:26:18,720 --> 00:26:19,880 because of Ms. Gu, 475 00:26:20,039 --> 00:26:21,519 he wouldn't trust you anymore. 476 00:26:21,799 --> 00:26:22,680 I didn't expect him 477 00:26:23,079 --> 00:26:24,400 to go through with it. 478 00:26:27,200 --> 00:26:28,359 He's got guts. 479 00:26:28,599 --> 00:26:30,039 What's 480 00:26:31,319 --> 00:26:32,880 our next move? 481 00:26:36,839 --> 00:26:37,640 Stir things up. 482 00:26:42,440 --> 00:26:43,440 What do you mean? 483 00:26:44,160 --> 00:26:45,720 Lord Changxing holds too much prestige. 484 00:26:46,279 --> 00:26:46,960 Master 485 00:26:47,240 --> 00:26:48,880 doesn't just want him dead. 486 00:26:48,960 --> 00:26:49,839 He wants 487 00:26:49,839 --> 00:26:51,000 his reputation destroyed. 488 00:26:52,440 --> 00:26:54,400 His Majesty wants to save him 489 00:26:55,200 --> 00:26:56,039 but won't 490 00:26:56,039 --> 00:26:57,200 get support in court. 491 00:26:57,440 --> 00:26:59,720 So we have to find another way. 492 00:27:00,400 --> 00:27:01,440 Ye Xian arresting his dad 493 00:27:01,440 --> 00:27:02,519 is a grave breach of filial duty. 494 00:27:02,599 --> 00:27:03,680 But he voluntarily walked to prison. 495 00:27:04,200 --> 00:27:05,279 That proves they're innocent. 496 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:06,960 Those two facts together 497 00:27:07,400 --> 00:27:08,759 can cause a stir across the capital. 498 00:27:09,440 --> 00:27:11,000 Once the public outcry is strong enough, 499 00:27:12,559 --> 00:27:14,200 His Majesty has grounds to intervene 500 00:27:15,160 --> 00:27:16,400 and can find reasons 501 00:27:17,279 --> 00:27:18,559 to reduce the sentence. 502 00:27:20,279 --> 00:27:21,279 Brilliant. 503 00:27:22,200 --> 00:27:24,519 Of all charges, 504 00:27:25,000 --> 00:27:27,240 disrespecting the throne is the most slippery. 505 00:27:27,799 --> 00:27:28,759 Built on rumors, 506 00:27:29,079 --> 00:27:30,200 with no solid proof. 507 00:27:31,000 --> 00:27:32,599 It's the easiest way to pin a crime 508 00:27:32,599 --> 00:27:34,119 on someone out of thin air. 509 00:27:35,119 --> 00:27:37,119 And because there's no evidence, 510 00:27:37,680 --> 00:27:39,920 it can be punished harshly 511 00:27:41,000 --> 00:27:41,880 or 512 00:27:43,680 --> 00:27:45,680 quietly dismissed. 513 00:27:54,839 --> 00:27:56,519 But what I can do 514 00:27:58,079 --> 00:28:00,079 is only to preserve Mr. Ye's reputation. 515 00:28:01,640 --> 00:28:02,759 As for saving his life, 516 00:28:04,559 --> 00:28:05,200 that's hard. 517 00:28:19,480 --> 00:28:20,160 Ruixiang, 518 00:28:20,440 --> 00:28:21,440 bring me another wine. 519 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,440 Stop drinking. 520 00:28:23,839 --> 00:28:25,279 You've already had two. 521 00:28:25,720 --> 00:28:26,440 Don't you always 522 00:28:26,599 --> 00:28:27,720 look down on people 523 00:28:27,720 --> 00:28:28,880 who drown their sorrows in drink? 524 00:28:29,119 --> 00:28:30,319 You say they have no backbone, 525 00:28:30,880 --> 00:28:31,640 and that 526 00:28:31,759 --> 00:28:32,920 if someone angers you, just stab them. 527 00:28:33,680 --> 00:28:35,279 Why are you acting like this now? 528 00:28:35,599 --> 00:28:36,720 Stab them? 529 00:28:37,119 --> 00:28:37,759 Who? 530 00:28:38,559 --> 00:28:39,359 Your brother? 531 00:28:39,519 --> 00:28:40,519 I can't beat him. 532 00:28:40,839 --> 00:28:42,599 Ye Xian? I couldn't bring myself to. 533 00:28:44,720 --> 00:28:45,599 Maybe 534 00:28:46,440 --> 00:28:47,000 I'll stab 535 00:28:47,000 --> 00:28:48,319 Gu Jinzhao instead. 536 00:28:48,519 --> 00:28:49,640 Stop talking nonsense. 537 00:28:49,640 --> 00:28:51,279 It's not like you have grudges against her. 538 00:28:51,640 --> 00:28:52,519 Don't tell me 539 00:28:52,799 --> 00:28:53,680 you like Yanyun? 540 00:28:53,960 --> 00:28:55,680 Who said I'm into 541 00:28:56,319 --> 00:28:57,640 the scheming type? 542 00:28:58,960 --> 00:29:00,240 The one I like is Ye Xian. 543 00:29:00,720 --> 00:29:01,759 Well, problem solved. 544 00:29:01,920 --> 00:29:03,680 Jinzhao doesn't like him. 545 00:29:03,759 --> 00:29:04,920 She isn't competing with you. 546 00:29:05,039 --> 00:29:06,359 That's the problem. 547 00:29:06,359 --> 00:29:07,920 I'd rather she did. 548 00:29:08,720 --> 00:29:09,519 At least then 549 00:29:09,519 --> 00:29:10,759 we could have a fight. 550 00:29:11,200 --> 00:29:12,200 But now? 551 00:29:12,200 --> 00:29:13,119 She acts like she doesn't care, 552 00:29:13,119 --> 00:29:14,319 while Xian's lost his mind. 553 00:29:14,680 --> 00:29:15,960 Storming the Gu Manor 554 00:29:15,960 --> 00:29:17,440 and trying to kill Yanyun in the street. 555 00:29:18,599 --> 00:29:19,920 But that's very much my style. 556 00:29:21,799 --> 00:29:22,720 Yeah. 557 00:29:23,240 --> 00:29:24,440 I never thought he 558 00:29:24,440 --> 00:29:26,319 would like Jinzhao that much. 559 00:29:26,960 --> 00:29:27,799 And I definitely 560 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:28,480 didn't expect 561 00:29:28,480 --> 00:29:29,680 Yanyun to be charmed by her too. 562 00:29:29,880 --> 00:29:30,519 You know what, 563 00:29:30,599 --> 00:29:31,400 he went against 564 00:29:31,400 --> 00:29:32,440 my mom over her 565 00:29:33,079 --> 00:29:33,640 and even 566 00:29:33,640 --> 00:29:35,079 invited Mrs. He to act as matchmaker. 567 00:29:35,519 --> 00:29:36,640 I've never 568 00:29:36,640 --> 00:29:38,519 seen him like this over anyone. 569 00:29:39,079 --> 00:29:40,960 But honestly, 570 00:29:41,160 --> 00:29:41,880 it's hard 571 00:29:41,880 --> 00:29:43,200 not to like Jinzhao. 572 00:29:43,720 --> 00:29:45,519 Says who? 573 00:29:45,839 --> 00:29:47,200 She's a terrible friend. 574 00:29:47,480 --> 00:29:49,039 She knew I liked Xian. 575 00:29:49,160 --> 00:29:50,000 Why didn't she tell me 576 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,200 he liked her? 577 00:29:51,759 --> 00:29:52,720 She just wanted to laugh at me. 578 00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:54,359 Don't be mad. 579 00:29:54,880 --> 00:29:56,279 I don't think she 580 00:29:56,279 --> 00:29:57,680 meant to hide it from you. 581 00:29:57,880 --> 00:29:58,720 Think about it. 582 00:29:58,920 --> 00:30:00,359 She's unmarried, 583 00:30:00,440 --> 00:30:01,599 and you two aren't very close. 584 00:30:01,839 --> 00:30:02,720 You suddenly 585 00:30:03,000 --> 00:30:03,720 tell her you like Xian. 586 00:30:04,160 --> 00:30:05,079 What is she supposed to say? 587 00:30:05,319 --> 00:30:05,960 You expect her to say 588 00:30:05,960 --> 00:30:07,240 'don't bother, he likes me, 589 00:30:07,359 --> 00:30:08,200 but I don't like him back'? 590 00:30:08,880 --> 00:30:09,400 You... 591 00:30:10,200 --> 00:30:11,519 You're confusing me. 592 00:30:13,880 --> 00:30:15,319 Anyway, whether she 593 00:30:15,319 --> 00:30:16,240 meant it or not, 594 00:30:16,240 --> 00:30:17,599 she's my rival now. 595 00:30:17,759 --> 00:30:19,079 I'm not making friends with her, 596 00:30:20,680 --> 00:30:21,799 and neither are you. 597 00:30:22,839 --> 00:30:24,359 I don't need to be her friend. 598 00:30:25,440 --> 00:30:27,279 She's going to be my sister-in-law. 599 00:30:27,680 --> 00:30:28,759 You brat, 600 00:30:28,759 --> 00:30:29,599 get over here. 601 00:30:29,839 --> 00:30:30,799 Miss! Miss! 602 00:30:30,799 --> 00:30:31,440 Bad news. 603 00:30:34,720 --> 00:30:35,519 Lord Ye 604 00:30:35,519 --> 00:30:36,880 is thrown in the Punishment Bureau prison. 605 00:30:37,200 --> 00:30:37,799 What? 606 00:30:38,279 --> 00:30:39,039 What happened? 607 00:30:39,279 --> 00:30:40,720 The Censor impeached 608 00:30:40,720 --> 00:30:41,920 Lord Changxing for disrespecting the Emperor. 609 00:30:42,160 --> 00:30:43,279 His Majesty ordered a severe punishment. 610 00:30:43,519 --> 00:30:44,079 Lord Ye 611 00:30:44,079 --> 00:30:45,400 arrested Lord Changxing 612 00:30:45,559 --> 00:30:47,759 and asked to be imprisoned with him. 613 00:30:50,359 --> 00:30:51,039 Could you go 614 00:30:51,039 --> 00:30:52,000 beg Yanyun 615 00:30:52,200 --> 00:30:53,240 and ask him to save Xian? 616 00:30:54,160 --> 00:30:54,680 I... 617 00:30:55,359 --> 00:30:56,680 He never lets the family 618 00:30:56,680 --> 00:30:57,920 meddle in court affairs. 619 00:30:58,720 --> 00:31:00,400 I doubt he'd listen to me. 620 00:31:02,839 --> 00:31:03,319 Fine. 621 00:31:04,160 --> 00:31:05,519 If he won't listen to you, 622 00:31:06,200 --> 00:31:06,759 I'll find 623 00:31:06,759 --> 00:31:07,839 someone he will. 624 00:31:14,480 --> 00:31:15,079 What? 625 00:31:15,680 --> 00:31:17,279 Xian's in the Punishment Bureau prison? 626 00:31:18,119 --> 00:31:19,359 It happened last night. 627 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,160 It's said that 628 00:31:21,519 --> 00:31:22,519 Lord Changxing's 629 00:31:22,519 --> 00:31:23,519 committed a grave crime 630 00:31:23,599 --> 00:31:24,640 and will be dealt with harshly. 631 00:31:24,799 --> 00:31:25,759 Both Lord Changxing and Young Lord 632 00:31:25,759 --> 00:31:26,920 have been locked up. 633 00:31:30,920 --> 00:31:31,559 Jinzhao. 634 00:31:31,799 --> 00:31:32,559 Aunt Ye. 635 00:31:33,319 --> 00:31:34,160 Xian and my dad 636 00:31:34,160 --> 00:31:35,519 have been imprisoned. 637 00:31:36,039 --> 00:31:36,599 I have 638 00:31:36,599 --> 00:31:37,640 no other options, 639 00:31:37,759 --> 00:31:38,720 so I come to beg you. 640 00:31:39,640 --> 00:31:40,920 Could you go 641 00:31:40,920 --> 00:31:42,240 ask Lord Chen 642 00:31:42,680 --> 00:31:44,079 to save them? 643 00:31:45,440 --> 00:31:46,160 Don't. 644 00:31:46,240 --> 00:31:46,920 Please get up. 645 00:31:47,519 --> 00:31:48,319 I heard about it too. 646 00:31:48,640 --> 00:31:49,839 I was just about to 647 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:50,839 speak with Mr. Chen about it. 648 00:31:51,559 --> 00:31:52,279 You mustn't go. 649 00:31:58,559 --> 00:31:59,240 Ye, 650 00:32:00,799 --> 00:32:02,119 didn't I warn you 651 00:32:02,599 --> 00:32:04,079 not to come begging Jinzhao? 652 00:32:04,519 --> 00:32:05,759 Why won't you listen? 653 00:32:06,519 --> 00:32:07,359 Ye Xian caused 654 00:32:07,359 --> 00:32:08,319 such a scene that day. 655 00:32:09,519 --> 00:32:11,119 You still have the nerve to ask Jinzhao 656 00:32:11,400 --> 00:32:12,759 to beg Lord Chen? 657 00:32:13,839 --> 00:32:15,240 Don't you know what crime 658 00:32:15,440 --> 00:32:16,359 your dad is accused of? 659 00:32:17,039 --> 00:32:18,000 Disrespecting the Emperor. 660 00:32:18,200 --> 00:32:19,519 The entire Ye clan could be wiped out. 661 00:32:20,319 --> 00:32:21,160 You think 662 00:32:21,519 --> 00:32:22,720 the Gu family hasn't 663 00:32:22,720 --> 00:32:23,640 suffered enough? 664 00:32:24,359 --> 00:32:25,359 And now you wanna 665 00:32:25,559 --> 00:32:27,279 drag us down with your family? 666 00:32:27,640 --> 00:32:28,519 Don't forget 667 00:32:29,359 --> 00:32:30,759 you're my daughter-in-law now. 668 00:32:31,559 --> 00:32:32,960 I've married into the Gu family, 669 00:32:33,079 --> 00:32:34,440 but I'm still a daughter of the Ye family. 670 00:32:35,400 --> 00:32:36,559 If you fear I'll drag you into this, 671 00:32:36,680 --> 00:32:38,160 have Dexiu write me a letter of divorce. 672 00:32:38,519 --> 00:32:39,519 You think I 673 00:32:39,519 --> 00:32:40,480 wouldn't dare? 674 00:32:41,359 --> 00:32:42,079 I'm warning you. 675 00:32:43,400 --> 00:32:44,400 Lord Changxing cannot 676 00:32:44,759 --> 00:32:45,559 protect you anymore. 677 00:32:47,200 --> 00:32:47,960 Fine. 678 00:32:48,839 --> 00:32:50,400 Back when my family was at its peak, 679 00:32:50,880 --> 00:32:52,039 you were eager 680 00:32:52,039 --> 00:32:53,039 to curry our favor. 681 00:32:53,920 --> 00:32:55,200 When we're in trouble, 682 00:32:55,799 --> 00:32:56,920 you turn your backs 683 00:32:57,000 --> 00:32:58,000 and cut ties. 684 00:32:58,240 --> 00:32:59,960 You bunch of shameless snobs. 685 00:33:01,319 --> 00:33:02,920 Just have Dexiu divorce me. 686 00:33:03,319 --> 00:33:04,759 You disgust me. 687 00:33:06,839 --> 00:33:07,480 Jinzhao, 688 00:33:08,279 --> 00:33:09,279 I don't mean you. 689 00:33:09,920 --> 00:33:10,559 I know 690 00:33:10,559 --> 00:33:11,759 I'm asking the impossible. 691 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,319 But I have no other way. 692 00:33:13,559 --> 00:33:14,599 You're my only hope. 693 00:33:15,240 --> 00:33:16,599 Aunt Ye, don't worry. 694 00:33:17,000 --> 00:33:18,200 I've promised to help you, 695 00:33:18,680 --> 00:33:19,519 and I will. 696 00:33:19,680 --> 00:33:20,519 Jinzhao. 697 00:33:22,240 --> 00:33:22,960 Grandma, 698 00:33:23,319 --> 00:33:24,720 even if you make Uncle Dexiu 699 00:33:24,720 --> 00:33:26,119 divorce Aunt Ye now, 700 00:33:26,119 --> 00:33:27,440 our two families are still bound together. 701 00:33:28,039 --> 00:33:28,880 If Lord Changxing falls, 702 00:33:28,960 --> 00:33:29,960 what good 703 00:33:29,960 --> 00:33:31,160 does that do us? 704 00:33:31,680 --> 00:33:32,440 We're family. 705 00:33:32,640 --> 00:33:33,519 If we don't help them now, 706 00:33:33,559 --> 00:33:34,519 then when? 707 00:33:34,920 --> 00:33:35,720 Jinzhao, 708 00:33:35,920 --> 00:33:37,359 I've heard Ye Xian 709 00:33:37,559 --> 00:33:39,839 tried to kill Lord Chen in the street. 710 00:33:41,079 --> 00:33:42,000 I've heard that too. 711 00:33:42,680 --> 00:33:43,319 That's why 712 00:33:43,640 --> 00:33:44,519 I have to go. 713 00:33:52,279 --> 00:33:53,079 Qinglan? 714 00:33:57,599 --> 00:33:58,039 You're here 715 00:33:58,039 --> 00:33:59,559 for Xian as well? 716 00:34:00,400 --> 00:34:01,279 That's right. 717 00:34:02,200 --> 00:34:03,079 If you still consider 718 00:34:03,079 --> 00:34:04,000 him a friend, 719 00:34:04,240 --> 00:34:05,559 then ask your Yanyun 720 00:34:05,559 --> 00:34:06,240 to save him. 721 00:34:27,440 --> 00:34:28,199 Have a seat. 722 00:34:32,760 --> 00:34:33,519 So, 723 00:34:33,800 --> 00:34:35,280 is there any hope for Lord Changxing? 724 00:34:35,599 --> 00:34:36,840 Originally, none. 725 00:34:37,320 --> 00:34:37,800 But 726 00:34:38,400 --> 00:34:40,679 Ye Xian is in prison too. 727 00:34:40,960 --> 00:34:41,880 Now 728 00:34:42,519 --> 00:34:43,960 there's a slight chance. 729 00:34:45,920 --> 00:34:46,719 Right. 730 00:34:47,400 --> 00:34:48,360 That day, 731 00:34:49,360 --> 00:34:52,000 Lord Changxing was accused of rebellion. 732 00:34:52,400 --> 00:34:54,159 Xian risked his life to protect His Majesty, 733 00:34:54,440 --> 00:34:56,519 which proved those charges false. 734 00:34:57,159 --> 00:34:59,000 Now he's gone to prison 735 00:34:59,199 --> 00:35:00,719 with his father. 736 00:35:01,760 --> 00:35:03,960 It may turn the tide again. 737 00:35:05,360 --> 00:35:06,239 More than that. 738 00:35:06,519 --> 00:35:07,400 He can also 739 00:35:07,679 --> 00:35:09,079 keep Mr. Ye safe. 740 00:35:09,960 --> 00:35:10,679 What? 741 00:35:11,159 --> 00:35:12,119 Someone's planning 742 00:35:12,679 --> 00:35:13,840 to kill him in there? 743 00:35:14,079 --> 00:35:15,440 Just a precaution. 744 00:35:18,599 --> 00:35:20,800 Do you have any way to save Xian? 745 00:35:21,280 --> 00:35:22,079 I do, 746 00:35:22,719 --> 00:35:23,440 but 747 00:35:24,480 --> 00:35:25,360 it would mean wronging you. 748 00:35:32,079 --> 00:35:33,280 I'm putting you 749 00:35:33,280 --> 00:35:34,519 in charge of the Ye family case. 750 00:35:36,400 --> 00:35:37,239 But I 751 00:35:37,400 --> 00:35:38,280 haven't been reinstated. 752 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,880 After the case 753 00:35:43,559 --> 00:35:44,599 is closed, 754 00:35:45,159 --> 00:35:46,679 you can resume your position. 755 00:35:48,639 --> 00:35:49,519 Master, thanks. 756 00:35:50,559 --> 00:35:51,320 But 757 00:35:51,800 --> 00:35:52,920 I'm not sure 758 00:35:53,559 --> 00:35:54,960 if it's appropriate. 759 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,000 I've heard that 760 00:36:02,559 --> 00:36:03,320 Ye Xian 761 00:36:04,159 --> 00:36:05,559 tried to kill you 762 00:36:06,079 --> 00:36:08,159 in broad daylight. 763 00:36:08,239 --> 00:36:09,880 That's outrageous. 764 00:36:10,599 --> 00:36:12,199 If you hadn't let it slide, 765 00:36:13,360 --> 00:36:14,760 that alone would have been enough 766 00:36:15,679 --> 00:36:16,800 to condemn 767 00:36:17,480 --> 00:36:18,840 Lord Changxing. 768 00:36:22,559 --> 00:36:23,679 It's nothing. 769 00:36:24,719 --> 00:36:25,920 I thought it was 770 00:36:26,159 --> 00:36:27,400 just a private matter. 771 00:36:28,039 --> 00:36:29,519 No need to make a fuss. 772 00:36:30,239 --> 00:36:31,159 But now 773 00:36:31,679 --> 00:36:33,119 the whole court knows, 774 00:36:33,800 --> 00:36:35,639 and everyone thinks he and I 775 00:36:36,039 --> 00:36:36,920 are sworn enemies. 776 00:36:37,360 --> 00:36:38,679 If I preside 777 00:36:39,159 --> 00:36:40,719 over this case, 778 00:36:41,960 --> 00:36:43,199 people will say 779 00:36:43,719 --> 00:36:45,079 I can't possibly be impartial. 780 00:36:46,360 --> 00:36:47,639 Let them talk. 781 00:36:48,400 --> 00:36:49,519 Those who protest 782 00:36:49,519 --> 00:36:51,440 are allies of the Ye family. 783 00:36:52,480 --> 00:36:53,599 I was just looking for 784 00:36:54,159 --> 00:36:55,840 an excuse. 785 00:36:56,920 --> 00:36:57,559 Handle it as you see fit. 786 00:36:57,760 --> 00:36:58,760 Leave the rest to me. 787 00:37:01,239 --> 00:37:01,679 Yes. 788 00:37:02,599 --> 00:37:03,039 Master, 789 00:37:03,559 --> 00:37:04,280 in that case, 790 00:37:04,280 --> 00:37:05,079 I won't waste any time. 791 00:37:05,639 --> 00:37:06,280 I'll 792 00:37:06,760 --> 00:37:07,599 go back 793 00:37:08,039 --> 00:37:08,920 to prepare for the trial. 794 00:37:10,159 --> 00:37:10,760 Go ahead. 795 00:37:35,760 --> 00:37:36,360 Your Excellency. 796 00:37:39,599 --> 00:37:42,000 You always have ways 797 00:37:42,159 --> 00:37:44,119 to deal with Yanyun. 798 00:37:44,440 --> 00:37:45,159 I'm doing this 799 00:37:45,159 --> 00:37:46,320 all for you. 800 00:37:47,039 --> 00:37:48,000 When I was in prison, 801 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,000 I kept wondering 802 00:37:49,320 --> 00:37:51,599 who sent Ye Xian to Shanxi 803 00:37:51,800 --> 00:37:53,079 and how he arrived precisely on time. 804 00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:54,800 Then I recalled 805 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:56,280 Prince Glorian's 806 00:37:56,760 --> 00:37:57,920 rebellion days ago. 807 00:37:58,239 --> 00:38:00,159 Ye Xian also entered the palace 808 00:38:00,159 --> 00:38:01,199 at just the right moment. 809 00:38:02,280 --> 00:38:03,800 Put those two together, 810 00:38:04,039 --> 00:38:04,800 and I'm certain 811 00:38:05,519 --> 00:38:06,639 someone on our side 812 00:38:06,880 --> 00:38:08,280 has been secretly 813 00:38:08,519 --> 00:38:10,039 helping him all along. 814 00:38:14,159 --> 00:38:15,199 And who do you think... 815 00:38:15,199 --> 00:38:16,639 It can't be me, 816 00:38:17,159 --> 00:38:18,159 and certainly not you. 817 00:38:18,760 --> 00:38:19,440 He Wenxin only 818 00:38:19,840 --> 00:38:21,840 cares about keeping his position 819 00:38:22,480 --> 00:38:23,480 and never has ties 820 00:38:23,480 --> 00:38:24,400 with Lord Changxing. 821 00:38:25,519 --> 00:38:27,159 That leaves only one person, 822 00:38:29,199 --> 00:38:30,800 Yanyun, 823 00:38:31,880 --> 00:38:33,800 unless he comes down hard 824 00:38:33,800 --> 00:38:35,000 on Lord Changxing this time. 825 00:38:35,760 --> 00:38:36,360 Otherwise... 826 00:38:43,360 --> 00:38:43,840 Sir, 827 00:38:44,239 --> 00:38:45,440 word from Mr. Jiang. 828 00:38:45,880 --> 00:38:46,719 As you predicted, 829 00:38:47,440 --> 00:38:48,639 Wang Xuanfan went to 830 00:38:48,639 --> 00:38:49,880 His Excellency's manor early this morning 831 00:38:50,519 --> 00:38:51,159 and hasn't come out since. 832 00:38:51,920 --> 00:38:53,480 He's trying to 833 00:38:53,480 --> 00:38:54,840 turn Master against me. 834 00:39:00,599 --> 00:39:02,039 Tell the Punishment Bureau 835 00:39:03,039 --> 00:39:03,960 I'll interrogate Mr. Ye 836 00:39:05,079 --> 00:39:06,519 and Ye Xian tomorrow morning. 837 00:39:10,960 --> 00:39:12,280 I don't need you in here with me. 838 00:39:15,960 --> 00:39:16,440 Dad, 839 00:39:16,800 --> 00:39:17,960 your injuries haven't healed. 840 00:39:18,320 --> 00:39:19,119 Just save your strength. 841 00:39:24,039 --> 00:39:25,440 Looks like this time Fu Hailian 842 00:39:26,239 --> 00:39:27,519 is determined to kill me. 843 00:39:28,039 --> 00:39:29,119 You're here to keep me company? 844 00:39:29,559 --> 00:39:31,039 You think that makes you a good son? 845 00:39:31,039 --> 00:39:31,840 How foolish. 846 00:39:32,599 --> 00:39:33,880 Get yourself out. 847 00:39:34,199 --> 00:39:35,039 Protect your mom 848 00:39:35,320 --> 00:39:36,239 and your sister. 849 00:39:37,320 --> 00:39:38,719 If our family falls, so be it. 850 00:39:39,960 --> 00:39:42,880 You never want to inherit the title anyway. 851 00:39:45,280 --> 00:39:46,039 Just stop talking. 852 00:39:47,519 --> 00:39:48,000 This way. 853 00:39:53,960 --> 00:39:54,760 Why are you here? 854 00:40:04,280 --> 00:40:05,039 Greetings, 855 00:40:05,239 --> 00:40:06,079 Lord Changxing. 856 00:40:09,599 --> 00:40:10,719 Fu Hailian 857 00:40:10,960 --> 00:40:12,360 sent you to interrogate me, right? 858 00:40:13,119 --> 00:40:14,639 Why doesn't he come himself? 859 00:40:15,880 --> 00:40:17,440 Always scheming 860 00:40:17,880 --> 00:40:19,159 from the shadows. 861 00:40:19,880 --> 00:40:21,079 And he dare call himself 862 00:40:22,079 --> 00:40:23,440 devoted and loyal? 863 00:40:27,039 --> 00:40:29,000 His Excellency is busy 864 00:40:29,719 --> 00:40:31,039 and cannot come in person. 865 00:40:31,400 --> 00:40:31,960 But 866 00:40:32,360 --> 00:40:33,360 I will be sure 867 00:40:33,519 --> 00:40:34,159 to pass 868 00:40:34,719 --> 00:40:35,760 your words on. 869 00:40:40,239 --> 00:40:41,440 My son is 870 00:40:42,320 --> 00:40:43,840 a bit simple-minded. 871 00:40:44,840 --> 00:40:46,639 He came in because he feared 872 00:40:46,800 --> 00:40:47,880 I'd suffer here. 873 00:40:49,199 --> 00:40:50,880 This has nothing to do with him. 874 00:40:52,199 --> 00:40:53,280 Release him first. 875 00:40:53,599 --> 00:40:54,039 Dad. 876 00:40:54,159 --> 00:40:54,760 Shut up. 877 00:40:57,400 --> 00:40:58,960 Your love for your son 878 00:40:59,280 --> 00:41:00,760 is truly moving. 879 00:41:02,039 --> 00:41:02,559 But 880 00:41:03,360 --> 00:41:04,679 perhaps you don't know 881 00:41:05,119 --> 00:41:06,159 he 882 00:41:06,239 --> 00:41:07,440 nearly stabbed me 883 00:41:07,440 --> 00:41:08,679 to death in the street. 884 00:41:09,119 --> 00:41:10,639 The fact that I'm standing here 885 00:41:11,519 --> 00:41:12,519 is sheer luck. 886 00:41:13,840 --> 00:41:15,159 The food here is crude. 887 00:41:15,719 --> 00:41:17,159 I'm sure neither of you 888 00:41:17,599 --> 00:41:18,719 has appetite 889 00:41:18,880 --> 00:41:19,639 for it. 890 00:41:20,719 --> 00:41:21,800 Then don't eat. 891 00:41:22,320 --> 00:41:23,039 Take it all away. 892 00:41:23,320 --> 00:41:24,599 How dare you... 893 00:41:26,039 --> 00:41:26,880 What are you doing? 894 00:41:28,239 --> 00:41:29,199 I'm 895 00:41:29,519 --> 00:41:30,920 in charge of this case. 896 00:41:31,199 --> 00:41:32,079 Lord Ye, 897 00:41:32,320 --> 00:41:33,920 you better watch your mouth. 898 00:41:38,199 --> 00:41:38,679 Sir, 899 00:41:39,000 --> 00:41:40,039 the prisoners are awaiting trial. 900 00:41:40,280 --> 00:41:41,519 We must keep them alive. 901 00:41:49,440 --> 00:41:50,119 Bring Lord Changxing over. 902 00:41:50,559 --> 00:41:50,920 Yes. 903 00:41:51,679 --> 00:41:52,119 Guards. 904 00:42:11,639 --> 00:42:13,519 Ask whatever you want. 905 00:42:13,519 --> 00:42:15,920 My conscience is clear. 906 00:42:17,599 --> 00:42:18,360 I 907 00:42:18,800 --> 00:42:19,880 have nothing to ask. 908 00:42:27,840 --> 00:42:29,360 These are my charges? 909 00:42:31,440 --> 00:42:32,559 Your confession, actually. 910 00:42:33,800 --> 00:42:35,840 You've admitted to 911 00:42:36,239 --> 00:42:37,039 every charge. 912 00:42:37,440 --> 00:42:38,280 All that's left is 913 00:42:38,840 --> 00:42:39,840 your signature and thumbprint. 914 00:43:03,280 --> 00:43:03,880 Sir? 915 00:43:12,440 --> 00:43:13,719 The country is on the brink of ruin 916 00:43:15,000 --> 00:43:17,559 because of treacherous officials like you. 917 00:43:18,719 --> 00:43:20,519 Even if it costs me my life, 918 00:43:21,440 --> 00:43:23,000 I'll rid the state of a scourge like you. 919 00:43:25,880 --> 00:43:27,679 Mighty Lord Changxing, 920 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,800 still as imposing as ever. 921 00:43:30,519 --> 00:43:31,440 But don't forget 922 00:43:32,360 --> 00:43:34,159 your son is in my hands.