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=Love Beyond the Grave=
(Adapted from the novel by Li Qingran)

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=Episode 26=

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Milady, it's raining.

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Wait here and take shelter.

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I'll go get the carriage.

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It's you.

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(Yueran Fragrance)

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It's another rainy day.

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And I've met you again.

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I'm Duan Jingyuan.

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Mister,

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who are you?

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Greetings, Miss Duan.

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I'm from a humble family

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and I'm just a nobody.

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My name is Fang Ji,

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courtesy name Xianye.

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Fang Xianye?

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You...

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You're the one who goes

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against my father and my third brother?

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I...

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I've heard you are

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the top scholar of Nandu.

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Most of the finest essays of this era

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are authored by you.

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I've long heard of you.

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You flatter me, Miss Duan.

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My essays may shake the world...

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My essays may shake the world...

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But that's just empty talk.

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But that's just empty talk.

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(Be worthy of the world...)

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(Bravery is the bone of heroism.)
Your essay

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has always been the best.

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(That's the spirit of heroism.)
You'll be the top scholar.

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Why do you talk like my brother?

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General Duan is of noble birth.

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I can't compare to him.

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How hypocritical.

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Why is it still raining?

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You don't need...

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Why is there

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such a deep scar on your hand?

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On my way to the Capital,

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I encountered bandits

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and nearly lost my life.

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Luckily, Duke Pei saved me
and took me in.

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I got this scar

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at that time.

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Oh, I see.

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It's not safe around here.

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My third brother

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encountered bandits too.

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(No wonder he works for Duke Pei.)

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(So this is the reason.)

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(After all, Duke Pei)

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(is the most terrible man.)

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Miss Duan,

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are you going to hold me forever?

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I've heard

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you have a feud with my family.

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Is that true?

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I'm an ordinary man.

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Before my success,

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I hadn't even met

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your father or brother.

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(This man)

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(isn't as annoying)

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(as I imagined.)

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(Lotusborn Pavilion)

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Everything's ready.

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I'll just wait

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for Great Ancestor's last material.

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You look too old in this outfit.

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Don't wear it again.

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I'm the Prophet.

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A prophet wears this.

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This is what you asked for.

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Great Ancestor,

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this isn't enough.

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Why did you get so little?

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Oh, Great Ancestor.

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Finding this stuff isn't easy.

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No rush.

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Great Ancestor,

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I've got you a room

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with a wonderful view.

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You can overlook the entire city

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and enjoy all the breathtaking views.

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Make yourself at home

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until the artifact is done.

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No need.

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I have somewhere to stay.

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Your Lordship,

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we've searched the Void,

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but haven't found Bai Sanxing.

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Keep searching.

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Yes.

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One day,

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you will die

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by the hand of your beloved.

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(Hide in the Mortal World)

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(and collect spirit aura.)

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Assassin!

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Protect Mr. Fang!

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Catch the assassin!

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Protect Mr. Fang!

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- Yes!
- Yes!

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No need to pursue.

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On Duke Pei's orders,

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we've come to get you.

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Sorry for all that.

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Please forgive us.

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That was unexpected.

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Let's head back now.

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Don't hold up our plans.

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- Yes.
- Yes.

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(Yuzao Pleasure House)

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Nice.

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Hi, Ying.

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The new dish today tastes good.

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Then enjoy your meal.

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Take your time.

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Young Master Xu, it's been so long

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since you returned.

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Have you forgotten us?

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Whatever happens,

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I'll never forget you, Luoxian.

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Come with me, please.

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Let's go to the private room.

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All right.

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I'll have a good drink with you.

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(Luoxian, Yuzao Pleasure House)

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This floor is taken.

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Keep people away.

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Yes, Young Master Xu.

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Your zither skills

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still need improvement.

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If you can't appreciate my music,

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I happen to have

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some martial arts.

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There's no point.

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You can't beat me.

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Any damage in here

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has to be fixed.

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Your father will pay, anyway.

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This is a place of business.

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Is this what you wear?

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Young Master,

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I'm just back from a mission.

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I was almost exhausted.

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And it's past midnight.

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If I weren't waiting for you,

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I would have gone to bed.

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You worked hard.

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How did it go?

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You may doubt my zither skills,

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but you can't doubt my capability.

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My assassination was successful.

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But I don't understand.

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You sent me to assassinate him,

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but not to kill him.

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Why?

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Mr. Fang, in you go.

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Mentor.

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How did you get injured?

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Go get the medicine kit.

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- Yes.
- It's nothing.

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How did you get injured so badly?

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How could I trouble you, Mentor?

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In the future,

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I'll give you more guards.

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You must not travel alone again

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like you did today.

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Oh.

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Is there any lead on the assassin?

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Some people want me dead

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simply because

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I'm in their way.

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It seems Chancellor Du

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has been too impatient.

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He's being impatient

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just because our military power

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completely rests with you.

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Imperial Guard Commander Meng Qiaoyan,

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involved in the Southwest rebellion,

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was Du's strongest force

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in the army.

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Later, Meng Qiaoyan

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chose to step back from court disputes.

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Then Chancellor Du started

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to cultivate Duan Xu.

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This time,

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Duan Xu repelled the Chong Army.

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Chancellor Du wanted
to divide the military power.

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Unexpectedly, His Majesty

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turned Duan Xu into a civil official.

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Chancellor Du's only hope

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failed as well.

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So he won't just wait for his doom.

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The assassination today

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is also a warning.

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He must have further schemes.

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Put it back.

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You're right.

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Ever since Duan Xu returned,

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Duan Chengzhang has been
secretly arranging a marriage for him.

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Wang Suyi, the 3rd child

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of Minister Wang of Revenue,

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Lu Changling, the 5th child

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of Academician Lu,

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and Xie Qiuyan, the 4th child

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of Prince Xie,

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are all on the list.

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Minister Wang holds real power
in the Minister of Revenue.

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Academician Lu is the Imperial Tutor,

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deeply trusted by His Majesty.

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Prince Xie is an aristocrat.

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These men

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have always been righteous.

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The support from any one of them

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will have huge influence.

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Chancellor Du still backs Duan Xu.

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Your Lordship,

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shall we press our advantage?

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The fish has bitten.

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I specially had my men

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build a fish pond here.

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So I can enjoy

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the joy of fishing without leaving home.

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Now I've got the first carp.

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It's a sign for action.

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Then please go

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to the 5th Prince's Mansion.

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After all,

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he's old enough to get married.

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Yes.

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Here's what you want,

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information about Wang Suyi.

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Also,

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a tip just came in.

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After Fang Xianye was attacked,

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he headed straight to the 5th Prince's.

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As you expected,

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Duke Pei wants the 5th Prince,

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who is of marriageable age,

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to steal your bride.

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But I'm confused.

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Why do you get yourself

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a rival in love?

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The 5th Prince is the right age.

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He'll get married.

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I'm not getting myself

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a rival in love,

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but eliminating a real rival.

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Through contrast,

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my value will be clearer,

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won't it?

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Fine.

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Oh,

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a rumor is going around in Nandu

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that Young Master Xu loafs

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and fools around.

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Are you really getting married?

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Soon, you'll know

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what I'm going to do.

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Aren't you going downstairs?

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Many people are waiting.

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Why would I need to play music myself?

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Even if my fingers

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were swollen,

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they wouldn't understand.

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A new top beauty is here today.

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Otherwise,

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I wouldn't have time for you.

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I'd have been asleep.

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Then go to sleep.

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When can I go back?

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Soon.

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You said the same thing last time.

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I'll keep my word this time.

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Is this the new top beauty?

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Quite impressive.

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Exactly.

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This top beauty is quite special.

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She loves to hear stories.

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(5th Prince's Mansion)

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Your Highness,
Mr. Fang is here to see you.

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Your Highness?

291
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Mr. Fang is here.

292
00:20:31,390 --> 00:20:32,230
Come in.

293
00:20:37,630 --> 00:20:39,710
Your Highness,
Mr. Fang is here to see you.

294
00:20:53,190 --> 00:20:54,030
Your Highness.

295
00:20:54,580 --> 00:20:55,420
Come over.

296
00:21:12,540 --> 00:21:13,380
Your Highness.

297
00:21:22,500 --> 00:21:23,340
Your Highness?

298
00:21:47,700 --> 00:21:51,340
(Consort Yu)

299
00:22:02,990 --> 00:22:03,910
Stop playing.

300
00:22:03,910 --> 00:22:04,780
Get up now.

301
00:22:10,630 --> 00:22:12,230
You won't miss out on the treasures.

302
00:22:12,540 --> 00:22:13,470
Why aren't you up yet?

303
00:22:17,230 --> 00:22:18,390
You don't let me out, do you?

304
00:22:19,190 --> 00:22:20,470
Why can't I just play?

305
00:22:21,020 --> 00:22:22,470
Fang Xianye is here.

306
00:22:23,150 --> 00:22:24,740
(Han Mingxuan, 5th Prince)
Who's that?

307
00:22:24,740 --> 00:22:25,780
Why is he here?

308
00:22:27,630 --> 00:22:28,470
Fang Xianye

309
00:22:28,470 --> 00:22:30,260
is Duke Pei's close confidant.

310
00:22:31,300 --> 00:22:32,990
He came in person so late.

311
00:22:33,500 --> 00:22:35,060
He must have something important to say.

312
00:22:37,390 --> 00:22:38,500
That's your business.

313
00:22:39,190 --> 00:22:40,060
None of my business.

314
00:22:41,990 --> 00:22:42,830
Don't forget.

315
00:22:43,150 --> 00:22:44,020
Your cooperation

316
00:22:44,020 --> 00:22:45,150
with every move we make

317
00:22:45,150 --> 00:22:46,260
is the only way

318
00:22:46,260 --> 00:22:47,340
to keep things as they are.

319
00:22:50,230 --> 00:22:52,300
If you no longer want a great life,

320
00:22:53,230 --> 00:22:54,870
try to refuse me.

321
00:22:59,020 --> 00:22:59,860
Fine.

322
00:23:01,820 --> 00:23:02,710
I'll just go

323
00:23:02,710 --> 00:23:04,100
and see that man.

324
00:23:21,050 --> 00:23:21,890
Greetings,

325
00:23:21,910 --> 00:23:23,040
Your Highness

326
00:23:23,150 --> 00:23:23,990
and Your Grace.

327
00:23:24,430 --> 00:23:25,870
No need for such formality, Mr. Fang.

328
00:23:26,060 --> 00:23:26,900
Take a seat.

329
00:23:29,260 --> 00:23:30,540
How many times have I told you?

330
00:23:31,340 --> 00:23:32,260
I can't eat this thing

331
00:23:32,260 --> 00:23:33,100
and it's ugly too.

332
00:23:33,370 --> 00:23:34,210
Just display

333
00:23:34,230 --> 00:23:35,070
the Seven Seas Dragon Pearl.

334
00:23:38,630 --> 00:23:39,710
What is your purpose?

335
00:23:40,540 --> 00:23:41,990
Duke Pei has a message.

336
00:23:42,580 --> 00:23:43,710
Your Highness

337
00:23:43,710 --> 00:23:44,950
is old enough to get married.

338
00:23:46,100 --> 00:23:47,670
Did he send you

339
00:23:47,950 --> 00:23:48,910
because he had

340
00:23:48,910 --> 00:23:50,060
candidates for my son?

341
00:23:58,100 --> 00:23:58,940
(Wang Suyi)

342
00:23:58,950 --> 00:23:59,790
(Changling, Qiuyan)

343
00:24:06,470 --> 00:24:07,310
Son.

344
00:24:11,870 --> 00:24:12,870
So Duke Pei wants me

345
00:24:12,870 --> 00:24:14,100
to marry the three of them.

346
00:24:16,780 --> 00:24:17,620
Then get prepared.

347
00:24:17,990 --> 00:24:19,670
I'm getting married tomorrow.

348
00:24:27,260 --> 00:24:29,340
Their fathers are important officials

349
00:24:29,470 --> 00:24:30,540
who have been neutral.

350
00:24:30,780 --> 00:24:32,340
Marrying a prince will get them involved

351
00:24:32,580 --> 00:24:34,500
in the fight for the throne.

352
00:24:34,670 --> 00:24:36,260
How would they agree easily?

353
00:24:36,360 --> 00:24:37,220
Your Grace,

354
00:24:37,230 --> 00:24:39,150
you just follow Duke Pei's instructions.

355
00:24:39,630 --> 00:24:41,470
Then he'll spare no effort

356
00:24:41,470 --> 00:24:42,500
to support your son.

357
00:24:43,260 --> 00:24:44,740
Since the message is delivered,

358
00:24:45,100 --> 00:24:46,060
I'll take my leave.

359
00:24:46,710 --> 00:24:47,580
Mr. Fang.

360
00:24:50,870 --> 00:24:52,470
Please tell Duke Pei.

361
00:24:53,300 --> 00:24:54,340
Hope he won't forget

362
00:24:54,340 --> 00:24:56,100
his promise to my son and me.

363
00:24:58,670 --> 00:24:59,580
I'll tell him.

364
00:25:50,940 --> 00:25:54,260
(Yuzao Pleasure House)

365
00:26:13,340 --> 00:26:14,180
Wine.

366
00:26:15,060 --> 00:26:16,340
I want wine.

367
00:26:16,470 --> 00:26:17,310
Come here.

368
00:26:17,910 --> 00:26:19,190
The new top beauty

369
00:26:19,500 --> 00:26:20,990
wants to hear stories, doesn't she?

370
00:26:21,430 --> 00:26:22,270
What...

371
00:26:22,580 --> 00:26:23,710
What are they doing here?

372
00:26:24,950 --> 00:26:25,820
Sir,

373
00:26:25,820 --> 00:26:26,670
you have no idea.

374
00:26:27,150 --> 00:26:28,740
Way too many men want

375
00:26:28,740 --> 00:26:29,740
to see the top beauty.

376
00:26:30,100 --> 00:26:31,710
So we have this new rule.

377
00:26:32,060 --> 00:26:33,580
No one can go up unless he finishes

378
00:26:33,580 --> 00:26:34,580
three jars of strong wine

379
00:26:35,060 --> 00:26:36,150
within about half an hour.

380
00:26:37,100 --> 00:26:38,580
That much?

381
00:26:38,990 --> 00:26:39,850
When someone's drunk,

382
00:26:39,860 --> 00:26:40,990
how can he tell a story?

383
00:26:41,740 --> 00:26:42,950
I don't know.

384
00:26:43,190 --> 00:26:44,300
This is her request.

385
00:26:52,630 --> 00:26:53,780
Then tell me.

386
00:26:54,390 --> 00:26:55,740
What kind of stories

387
00:26:56,190 --> 00:26:57,670
does she love to hear?

388
00:27:00,820 --> 00:27:01,990
She loves

389
00:27:02,580 --> 00:27:03,820
to hear stories

390
00:27:04,340 --> 00:27:05,340
about separated couples,

391
00:27:05,670 --> 00:27:06,630
mismatched sweethearts,

392
00:27:07,020 --> 00:27:08,230
and unattainable love.

393
00:27:09,290 --> 00:27:10,150
Anyway,

394
00:27:10,150 --> 00:27:12,390
it's about love and hatred.

395
00:27:12,390 --> 00:27:13,950
Waiter, another jar of wine!

396
00:27:14,340 --> 00:27:15,180
Be right there!

397
00:27:15,580 --> 00:27:16,990
Gentlemen, help yourselves.

398
00:27:19,390 --> 00:27:20,230
Let's go.

399
00:27:20,540 --> 00:27:21,670
Let's go up there.

400
00:27:22,870 --> 00:27:23,710
Come on.

401
00:27:47,150 --> 00:27:48,580
Wait. Wait for me.

402
00:27:50,430 --> 00:27:51,580
I'm not finished yet.

403
00:27:52,230 --> 00:27:53,390
My Lady,

404
00:27:53,390 --> 00:27:54,910
let me continue.

405
00:27:55,150 --> 00:27:56,230
My Lady!

406
00:27:56,430 --> 00:27:57,630
My Lady!

407
00:27:58,430 --> 00:27:59,500
My Lady!

408
00:28:00,190 --> 00:28:01,030
Go away.

409
00:28:01,430 --> 00:28:02,270
Get lost.

410
00:28:02,470 --> 00:28:03,310
Get out of my way.

411
00:28:03,470 --> 00:28:04,340
My turn.

412
00:28:04,540 --> 00:28:05,540
Don't jump the queue!

413
00:28:06,260 --> 00:28:07,100
My turn!

414
00:28:07,470 --> 00:28:08,310
It's my turn.

415
00:28:08,580 --> 00:28:09,710
He cut in line.

416
00:28:09,710 --> 00:28:10,550
He...

417
00:28:10,550 --> 00:28:11,540
- I'll go.
- How come?

418
00:28:31,230 --> 00:28:32,070
Miss He,

419
00:28:32,740 --> 00:28:33,780
I am...

420
00:28:33,780 --> 00:28:34,670
Welcome, sir.

421
00:28:35,670 --> 00:28:36,510
Take a seat.

422
00:28:38,430 --> 00:28:39,270
All right.

423
00:28:45,230 --> 00:28:46,070
Sir,

424
00:28:46,390 --> 00:28:47,780
please tell your story.

425
00:28:51,740 --> 00:28:52,580
Miss He,

426
00:28:53,500 --> 00:28:54,580
I'm Chen.

427
00:28:55,430 --> 00:28:57,100
I'm 28 years old.

428
00:28:57,740 --> 00:28:58,580
I live...

429
00:28:59,300 --> 00:29:01,470
I live in the three-sided courtyard

430
00:29:01,470 --> 00:29:02,740
near the city gate.

431
00:29:02,870 --> 00:29:03,710
Do you know that?

432
00:29:05,630 --> 00:29:06,470
Next.

433
00:29:07,710 --> 00:29:09,060
When will it be my turn?

434
00:29:10,260 --> 00:29:11,230
There he is.

435
00:29:15,230 --> 00:29:16,300
Look at him.

436
00:29:16,740 --> 00:29:17,870
Next!

437
00:29:18,230 --> 00:29:21,020
Pick me! Pick me!

438
00:29:25,150 --> 00:29:26,260
Welcome, sir.

439
00:29:27,780 --> 00:29:28,620
Take a seat.

440
00:29:39,430 --> 00:29:40,270
Go away.

441
00:29:40,500 --> 00:29:41,340
Sir,

442
00:29:42,100 --> 00:29:43,580
please tell your story.

443
00:30:04,100 --> 00:30:05,020
Here I am.

444
00:30:05,230 --> 00:30:06,070
Greetings, Mentor.

445
00:30:12,870 --> 00:30:13,710
Fang Ji,

446
00:30:14,580 --> 00:30:15,820
your recent essays

447
00:30:16,430 --> 00:30:17,630
have impressed those

448
00:30:18,020 --> 00:30:18,870
in the Censorate.

449
00:30:19,740 --> 00:30:21,390
They must have spoken favorably

450
00:30:21,780 --> 00:30:22,780
just for your sake.

451
00:30:26,540 --> 00:30:27,630
Don't be so modest.

452
00:30:29,190 --> 00:30:30,150
Consort Yu

453
00:30:30,540 --> 00:30:31,950
wants to hold a palace banquet.

454
00:30:32,780 --> 00:30:34,430
During that,

455
00:30:34,910 --> 00:30:37,540
she'll request His Majesty
for her son's marriage.

456
00:30:39,100 --> 00:30:40,430
So you want him

457
00:30:40,710 --> 00:30:41,580
to seize the advantage

458
00:30:42,430 --> 00:30:43,630
and steal Duan Xu's candidates,

459
00:30:44,500 --> 00:30:45,820
leaving him with no one to marry.

460
00:30:47,190 --> 00:30:49,150
You'll also go to the banquet.

461
00:30:49,470 --> 00:30:51,540
The 5th Prince is unpredictable.

462
00:30:53,300 --> 00:30:54,190
Only when you're there

463
00:30:56,950 --> 00:30:58,340
will I feel truly reassured.

464
00:31:01,300 --> 00:31:02,140
I understand.

465
00:31:08,740 --> 00:31:16,260
(Yuzao Pleasure House)

466
00:31:41,150 --> 00:31:41,990
Great Ancestor.

467
00:31:43,390 --> 00:31:44,780
Where are you?

468
00:31:47,780 --> 00:31:49,630
Your outfit looks great.

469
00:31:50,630 --> 00:31:51,710
I'm so bored

470
00:31:51,710 --> 00:31:52,820
that I act as a top beauty.

471
00:31:53,670 --> 00:31:54,950
This place is interesting.

472
00:31:55,910 --> 00:31:57,150
But people here

473
00:31:59,230 --> 00:32:00,390
have very few obsessions.

474
00:32:01,540 --> 00:32:03,430
I've just collected so little.

475
00:32:04,500 --> 00:32:06,260
Mortals' obsessions are the most vivid.

476
00:32:06,630 --> 00:32:08,300
You need strong obsessions to make

477
00:32:08,430 --> 00:32:09,950
the magical artifact you want.

478
00:32:10,110 --> 00:32:10,950
This amount

479
00:32:10,950 --> 00:32:11,990
is far from enough.

480
00:32:13,740 --> 00:32:15,060
If it goes on like this,

481
00:32:15,870 --> 00:32:16,820
who knows how long

482
00:32:16,820 --> 00:32:17,780
I'll have to wait.

483
00:32:23,780 --> 00:32:24,870
People in the royal palace

484
00:32:24,870 --> 00:32:26,150
have deep obsessions, don't they?

485
00:32:31,780 --> 00:32:32,620
Oh, that's right.

486
00:32:33,190 --> 00:32:34,390
Consort Yu will hold a banquet.

487
00:32:34,670 --> 00:32:35,990
We can go check out the palace.

488
00:32:36,500 --> 00:32:37,340
Banquet?

489
00:32:37,580 --> 00:32:38,990
Consort Yu will hold a banquet.

490
00:32:38,990 --> 00:32:40,430
Marriageable royal relatives

491
00:32:40,430 --> 00:32:41,390
and nobles were invited.

492
00:32:41,710 --> 00:32:42,910
If they fall for each other,

493
00:32:43,470 --> 00:32:45,060
the marriage will be settled.

494
00:32:45,190 --> 00:32:46,030
It's actually

495
00:32:46,230 --> 00:32:47,710
a wife selection for the 5th Prince.

496
00:32:49,470 --> 00:32:50,390
Great Ancestor,

497
00:32:50,780 --> 00:32:52,060
why don't we go check there?

498
00:32:52,990 --> 00:32:53,830
Perhaps,

499
00:32:54,580 --> 00:32:56,260
you'll meet the mortal you want.

500
00:33:00,820 --> 00:33:02,020
Good idea.

501
00:33:11,940 --> 00:33:18,940
(Erudite and Determined)

502
00:33:30,430 --> 00:33:31,540
Xu, I'm coming in.

503
00:33:32,780 --> 00:33:34,430
Consort Yu will hold a banquet.

504
00:33:34,580 --> 00:33:35,670
Father asked you to go.

505
00:33:35,920 --> 00:33:36,760
He also said

506
00:33:36,770 --> 00:33:37,870
the girls he chose for you

507
00:33:37,870 --> 00:33:38,710
would also be there.

508
00:33:38,720 --> 00:33:40,190
You should make a good impression.

509
00:33:44,990 --> 00:33:46,150
Father didn't tell you?

510
00:33:48,580 --> 00:33:49,820
Maybe he was too forgetful

511
00:33:50,150 --> 00:33:51,340
to bring that up.

512
00:33:54,950 --> 00:33:55,820
Xu,

513
00:33:57,580 --> 00:33:58,430
do you

514
00:33:58,440 --> 00:33:59,950
not like to stay in this city?

515
00:34:00,780 --> 00:34:01,670
I always feel

516
00:34:02,230 --> 00:34:03,580
something's bothering you.

517
00:34:06,950 --> 00:34:07,870
Don't worry about me.

518
00:34:08,430 --> 00:34:09,910
I have things to do here.

519
00:34:10,430 --> 00:34:11,950
Father may get you blind dates too.

520
00:34:31,660 --> 00:34:32,950
I'm having bad luck today.

521
00:34:33,540 --> 00:34:34,950
I can't shoot straight.

522
00:34:34,950 --> 00:34:35,950
You're right.

523
00:34:38,060 --> 00:34:39,700
Watch this. Two arrows at a time.

524
00:34:40,950 --> 00:34:41,990
I hit it.

525
00:34:41,990 --> 00:34:43,790
- Impressive.
- So steady.

526
00:34:51,460 --> 00:34:52,940
(Lu Changling)

527
00:34:52,950 --> 00:34:54,350
I heard the Duan clan also sent you

528
00:34:54,350 --> 00:34:55,190
a visit request.

529
00:34:55,390 --> 00:34:56,230
Yeah.

530
00:34:56,470 --> 00:34:58,100
(Xie Qiuyan)
They not only sent it to me,

531
00:34:58,470 --> 00:34:59,580
but also Miss Wang.

532
00:35:02,020 --> 00:35:04,310
(Wang Suyi)
Young Master Xu is good.

533
00:35:04,910 --> 00:35:06,870
He's a handsome scholar and warrior.

534
00:35:06,870 --> 00:35:08,180
How could anyone not like him?

535
00:35:08,390 --> 00:35:09,700
Sadly, he has fallen from power.

536
00:35:10,020 --> 00:35:11,790
Now he only has a fifth-rank sinecure

537
00:35:12,020 --> 00:35:13,060
and a bleak future.

538
00:35:13,660 --> 00:35:14,790
Now he probably needs a wife

539
00:35:15,090 --> 00:35:15,950
to regain power

540
00:35:15,950 --> 00:35:17,270
with her family's influence.

541
00:35:17,830 --> 00:35:19,500
I don't want to take that risk.

542
00:35:23,160 --> 00:35:24,030
That's Duan Xu

543
00:35:24,040 --> 00:35:25,310
who retook three northern cities.

544
00:35:26,470 --> 00:35:27,310
What a pity.

545
00:35:27,580 --> 00:35:28,620
He was demoted.

546
00:35:29,020 --> 00:35:29,870
Chancellor Du's camp

547
00:35:30,140 --> 00:35:31,620
has lost its influence in the army.

548
00:35:32,180 --> 00:35:33,180
Duan Xu's family

549
00:35:33,390 --> 00:35:34,660
can hardly regain power.

550
00:35:34,660 --> 00:35:35,790
(Wang Qi, legitimate son
of the Minister of Revenue)

551
00:35:35,790 --> 00:35:36,630
That's difficult.

552
00:35:39,060 --> 00:35:40,500
I wondered which gossipmonger

553
00:35:40,500 --> 00:35:41,910
was spreading rumors here.

554
00:35:42,270 --> 00:35:44,350
Turns out it's Minister Wang's son.

555
00:35:44,870 --> 00:35:45,710
Meng!

556
00:35:47,060 --> 00:35:47,900
He...

557
00:35:48,140 --> 00:35:49,310
Why did he run away?

558
00:35:51,220 --> 00:35:52,060
Wan?

559
00:35:52,410 --> 00:35:53,270
Xu,

560
00:35:53,270 --> 00:35:54,270
ignore those dandies.

561
00:35:59,390 --> 00:36:00,750
It's my father's fault.

562
00:36:01,310 --> 00:36:02,500
Ever since I came back here,

563
00:36:02,660 --> 00:36:03,580
he has been urging me

564
00:36:03,580 --> 00:36:04,660
to have blind dates.

565
00:36:05,020 --> 00:36:05,860
He also said,

566
00:36:06,350 --> 00:36:08,220
"Fighting in battle is useless.

567
00:36:08,390 --> 00:36:09,700
You'll get married anyway."

568
00:36:09,700 --> 00:36:11,060
I nearly slapped him.

569
00:36:11,060 --> 00:36:12,220
Don't listen to him, Meng.

570
00:36:12,620 --> 00:36:13,830
If you want to fight, then go.

571
00:36:14,060 --> 00:36:14,900
Maybe

572
00:36:15,100 --> 00:36:16,430
you'll be the first lady general

573
00:36:16,430 --> 00:36:17,270
of our nation.

574
00:36:17,700 --> 00:36:18,540
Right?

575
00:36:18,870 --> 00:36:20,350
I haven't thought about that yet.

576
00:36:20,990 --> 00:36:22,310
There's never been a lady general.

577
00:36:22,620 --> 00:36:23,460
Wan,

578
00:36:23,470 --> 00:36:24,580
maybe you'll be the first.

579
00:36:26,310 --> 00:36:27,180
Mr. Fang is here.

580
00:36:27,750 --> 00:36:29,100
He's Duke Pei's pupil.

581
00:36:30,790 --> 00:36:31,630
Look.

582
00:36:32,060 --> 00:36:33,430
So that is Mr. Fang.

583
00:36:38,090 --> 00:36:38,950
Mr. Fang.

584
00:36:38,950 --> 00:36:39,950
- Yeah.
- Mr. Fang.

585
00:36:39,950 --> 00:36:41,270
- Mr. Fang.
- Mr. Fang.

586
00:36:41,430 --> 00:36:42,270
Xu,

587
00:36:42,700 --> 00:36:43,990
it's Fang Xianye again.

588
00:36:44,220 --> 00:36:45,060
Mr. Fang.

589
00:36:45,730 --> 00:36:46,950
- Mr. Fang.
- Mr. Fang.

590
00:36:56,700 --> 00:36:59,350
Consort Yu is here.

591
00:37:04,910 --> 00:37:06,990
Greetings, Your Grace.

592
00:37:22,790 --> 00:37:23,870
- Prophet.
- Prophet.

593
00:37:33,700 --> 00:37:35,390
How I wish I could take off your mask.

594
00:37:36,990 --> 00:37:38,500
You have no taste, Great Ancestor.

595
00:37:39,390 --> 00:37:40,910
My peerless face

596
00:37:41,180 --> 00:37:43,140
has fascinated countless women.

597
00:37:44,540 --> 00:37:45,380
Spiritual energy.

598
00:37:45,660 --> 00:37:46,500
A spirit is here.

599
00:37:47,140 --> 00:37:48,540
It's coming this way, I think.

600
00:37:53,750 --> 00:37:54,620
Great Ancestor,

601
00:37:55,350 --> 00:37:56,540
my body reacts badly

602
00:37:57,540 --> 00:37:59,350
to all spirits but you.

603
00:38:01,140 --> 00:38:02,060
You go first.

604
00:38:02,060 --> 00:38:02,950
I'll look around.

605
00:38:14,580 --> 00:38:15,500
Your Highness,

606
00:38:15,500 --> 00:38:16,340
come with me, please.

607
00:38:28,350 --> 00:38:30,620
There's quite a crowd here today.

608
00:38:31,220 --> 00:38:32,660
Young ladies and gentlemen in town

609
00:38:32,660 --> 00:38:33,870
are gathering here.

610
00:38:34,390 --> 00:38:35,950
Even the Prophet has come.

611
00:38:36,750 --> 00:38:38,540
I'm so delighted.

612
00:38:40,310 --> 00:38:41,660
Make yourselves at home.

613
00:38:42,100 --> 00:38:43,500
If you find it boring,

614
00:38:43,830 --> 00:38:44,690
you can walk around

615
00:38:44,700 --> 00:38:46,350
in the garden of Linhua Palace.

616
00:38:46,790 --> 00:38:47,630
- Yes.
- Yes.

617
00:38:52,020 --> 00:38:52,860
Your Grace.

618
00:39:07,870 --> 00:39:08,710
Cheers, General Duan.

619
00:40:00,870 --> 00:40:02,830
How come he shielded my detection?

620
00:40:03,350 --> 00:40:04,790
Come on, ladies.

621
00:40:06,430 --> 00:40:07,270
Here you are.

622
00:40:07,910 --> 00:40:08,750
It tastes great.

623
00:40:15,990 --> 00:40:17,990
I'm too weak to sit for long.

624
00:40:17,990 --> 00:40:19,020
I want to take a walk.

625
00:40:19,350 --> 00:40:20,190
Please forgive me.

626
00:40:22,060 --> 00:40:23,020
As you wish, Prophet.

627
00:40:50,750 --> 00:40:51,590
Great Ancestor.

628
00:40:54,870 --> 00:40:56,700
Shortly after you left,

629
00:40:57,020 --> 00:40:57,950
the red spots on me

630
00:40:57,950 --> 00:40:58,830
all faded away.

631
00:40:59,390 --> 00:41:00,390
Have you caught him?

632
00:41:00,390 --> 00:41:01,230
What's he look like?

633
00:41:03,020 --> 00:41:04,020
He escaped.

634
00:41:04,470 --> 00:41:05,310
Escaped?

635
00:41:06,830 --> 00:41:07,790
He did that

636
00:41:07,790 --> 00:41:09,310
right under your nose?

637
00:41:09,700 --> 00:41:10,700
When I got there,

638
00:41:10,700 --> 00:41:11,790
he had escaped.

639
00:41:12,470 --> 00:41:13,700
I used my power to detect,

640
00:41:14,830 --> 00:41:16,270
but didn't find any trace.

641
00:41:17,220 --> 00:41:18,470
How did that happen?

642
00:41:19,270 --> 00:41:20,220
It doesn't make sense.

643
00:41:20,990 --> 00:41:22,790
He managed to shield your detection.

644
00:41:25,390 --> 00:41:26,230
Could it be...?

645
00:41:27,270 --> 00:41:28,110
It's Song Xingyu.

646
00:41:30,310 --> 00:41:31,180
Only the Glazed Pagoda

647
00:41:31,180 --> 00:41:32,060
he has been holding

648
00:41:32,620 --> 00:41:34,580
can shield your detection.

649
00:41:36,460 --> 00:41:37,300
It seems you aren't

650
00:41:37,310 --> 00:41:38,580
a very powerful prophet.

651
00:41:39,310 --> 00:41:41,100
He's been in the palace,

652
00:41:41,100 --> 00:41:42,270
but you haven't noticed.

653
00:41:43,540 --> 00:41:45,540
Even you can't find him.

654
00:41:45,950 --> 00:41:47,540
Don't give me a hard time.

655
00:41:54,990 --> 00:41:56,180
Take out your magical artifact

656
00:41:56,180 --> 00:41:57,020
to track spirits.

657
00:42:25,750 --> 00:42:26,990
I've set a formation here.

658
00:42:27,870 --> 00:42:28,990
Once he appears,

659
00:42:29,180 --> 00:42:30,350
I'll know.

660
00:42:31,580 --> 00:42:32,420
Then...

661
00:42:33,270 --> 00:42:35,220
You go on to search for obsessions.

662
00:42:36,540 --> 00:42:37,700
I'll take my leave.

663
00:42:48,180 --> 00:42:49,310
Sadly, my son

664
00:42:49,310 --> 00:42:51,390
is too busy to come today.

665
00:42:52,350 --> 00:42:53,790
Why don't the three of you stay here

666
00:42:53,790 --> 00:42:55,350
and have dinner with me?

667
00:42:56,060 --> 00:42:58,180
By then, Mingxuan will be back.

668
00:42:58,390 --> 00:42:59,310
I believe he also wants

669
00:42:59,310 --> 00:43:00,500
to meet you.

670
00:43:01,180 --> 00:43:02,040
It's my honor

671
00:43:02,040 --> 00:43:03,470
to have dinner with you

672
00:43:03,470 --> 00:43:04,540
and His Highness.

673
00:43:04,750 --> 00:43:06,100
The honor is mine too.

674
00:43:23,870 --> 00:43:24,870
I was away for too long.

675
00:43:25,100 --> 00:43:25,990
Since I came back,

676
00:43:26,350 --> 00:43:28,060
I haven't greeted you privately.

677
00:43:28,910 --> 00:43:30,270
Young Master Xu,

678
00:43:30,270 --> 00:43:31,220
you're a man of charm.

679
00:43:31,790 --> 00:43:32,660
It's so kind of you

680
00:43:33,100 --> 00:43:34,140
to say that.

681
00:43:35,870 --> 00:43:37,020
You flatter me, Your Grace.

682
00:43:37,790 --> 00:43:38,630
I've heard

683
00:43:38,790 --> 00:43:40,470
the garden in your palace

684
00:43:40,790 --> 00:43:42,060
was exquisitely crafted

685
00:43:42,430 --> 00:43:43,390
by folk craftsmen.

686
00:43:45,390 --> 00:43:46,230
Miss Wang.

687
00:43:47,470 --> 00:43:48,430
Would you like to go

688
00:43:48,660 --> 00:43:49,830
and appreciate it with me?

689
00:44:00,140 --> 00:44:01,020
Your Grace,

690
00:44:01,020 --> 00:44:02,470
I'm also curious.

691
00:44:03,020 --> 00:44:04,180
Please approve.

692
00:44:08,220 --> 00:44:10,100
I won't force you to stay then.

693
00:44:10,830 --> 00:44:11,750
You may leave.

694
00:44:13,700 --> 00:44:14,580
Thank you, Your Grace.

695
00:44:23,350 --> 00:44:24,270
This banquet

696
00:44:25,270 --> 00:44:26,620
is so boring.

697
00:44:28,830 --> 00:44:29,950
I'll sneak out soon

698
00:44:30,140 --> 00:44:30,980
and leave you alone.

699
00:44:46,430 --> 00:44:47,660
Go find the person

700
00:44:47,870 --> 00:44:48,990
with the strongest obsession.

701
00:44:57,960 --> 00:44:58,980
Thank you.

702
00:45:06,900 --> 00:45:07,740
No, no.

703
00:45:10,750 --> 00:45:12,870
How are your parents?

704
00:45:12,870 --> 00:45:13,790
They're very well.

705
00:45:13,950 --> 00:45:14,830
Thank you for caring.

706
00:45:15,910 --> 00:45:17,220
Come on, let's have a toast.

707
00:45:17,220 --> 00:45:18,270
Yes, Your Grace.

708
00:45:27,870 --> 00:45:29,580
Your art is impressive.

709
00:45:29,870 --> 00:45:31,180
I can't compare.

710
00:45:31,500 --> 00:45:32,430
Don't be so modest.

711
00:45:32,790 --> 00:45:33,630
Your needlework

712
00:45:33,830 --> 00:45:35,470
is far beyond my reach.

713
00:45:36,270 --> 00:45:37,540
Come to my home someday

714
00:45:37,540 --> 00:45:38,540
and we can practice.

715
00:45:39,390 --> 00:45:40,230
All right.

716
00:45:40,700 --> 00:45:41,870
Thank you

717
00:45:42,060 --> 00:45:43,020
for helping me out.

718
00:45:43,990 --> 00:45:44,910
After all,

719
00:45:45,540 --> 00:45:46,620
your awkward situation

720
00:45:46,910 --> 00:45:48,140
was my fault.

721
00:45:49,060 --> 00:45:49,950
I'm the one

722
00:45:49,950 --> 00:45:51,220
who should apologize.

723
00:45:52,660 --> 00:45:53,750
Born in this kind of family,

724
00:45:53,910 --> 00:45:55,270
you and I have no choice.

725
00:45:55,830 --> 00:45:56,830
We're both pawns.

726
00:45:57,020 --> 00:45:58,660
Let's not apologize for that.

727
00:46:00,870 --> 00:46:01,710
Miss Wang,

728
00:46:02,470 --> 00:46:03,540
don't be too pessimistic.

729
00:46:04,870 --> 00:46:05,710
Life is a chessboard.

730
00:46:06,660 --> 00:46:07,540
We're either a pawn

731
00:46:08,660 --> 00:46:09,500
or a player.

732
00:46:10,950 --> 00:46:11,790
I believe

733
00:46:12,660 --> 00:46:14,060
when we control the game,

734
00:46:14,700 --> 00:46:15,540
success or failure

735
00:46:15,870 --> 00:46:17,140
will lie in a decision we make.

736
00:46:39,220 --> 00:46:40,060
Miss Wang.

737
00:46:41,220 --> 00:46:42,340
- Watch out!
- Look out!

738
00:46:45,990 --> 00:46:46,830
Are you all right?

739
00:46:48,500 --> 00:46:49,390
Yes.

740
00:46:49,390 --> 00:46:50,430
Thank you, Mr. Fang.

741
00:46:53,750 --> 00:46:59,080
♪Between black and white,
ripples crossed♪

742
00:46:59,410 --> 00:47:03,660
♪Light encountered shadow♪

743
00:47:05,020 --> 00:47:07,270
♪Suddenly cracked♪

744
00:47:09,630 --> 00:47:12,790
♪Listen, all sounds are roaring♪

745
00:47:12,790 --> 00:47:15,320
♪As cold ice turns into tides♪

746
00:47:15,320 --> 00:47:20,840
♪A century's loneliness melts dreams♪

747
00:47:20,840 --> 00:47:24,080
♪Following fate's guidance♪

748
00:47:24,080 --> 00:47:28,940
♪By fate, our moments were exchanged♪

749
00:47:29,280 --> 00:47:32,300
♪The heart wakes up all of a sudden♪

750
00:47:33,801 --> 00:47:39,131
♪Between black and white,
ripples crossed♪

751
00:47:39,461 --> 00:47:43,711
♪Light encountered shadow♪

752
00:47:45,071 --> 00:47:50,441
♪It pierced the darkness and the time♪

753
00:47:50,741 --> 00:47:55,341
♪The unbreakable fate♪

754
00:47:56,431 --> 00:47:58,271
♪Suddenly cracked♪

755
00:48:10,481 --> 00:48:15,921
♪Between black and white,
ripples crossed♪

756
00:48:16,101 --> 00:48:20,431
♪Light encountered shadow♪

757
00:48:21,801 --> 00:48:27,191
♪It pierced the darkness and the time♪

758
00:48:27,421 --> 00:48:31,361
♪The unbreakable fate♪

759
00:48:33,131 --> 00:48:35,021
♪Suddenly cracked♪

760
00:48:37,681 --> 00:48:40,841
♪Listen, all sounds are roaring♪

761
00:48:40,841 --> 00:48:43,371
♪As cold ice turns into tides♪

762
00:48:43,371 --> 00:48:48,891
♪A century's loneliness melts dreams♪

763
00:48:48,891 --> 00:48:52,131
♪Following fate's guidance♪

764
00:48:52,131 --> 00:48:56,991
♪By fate, our moments were exchanged♪

765
00:48:57,331 --> 00:49:00,351
♪The heart wakes up all of a sudden♪

766
00:49:00,351 --> 00:49:03,171
♪Watch fireworks fall like stars♪

767
00:49:03,431 --> 00:49:05,961
♪This bond is tangled into a thread♪

768
00:49:05,961 --> 00:49:11,381
♪Worldly reflections fade into mist♪

769
00:49:11,551 --> 00:49:14,621
♪Borrowing one fleeting heartbeat♪

770
00:49:14,781 --> 00:49:19,681
♪You drew me into mortal dust,
till I'm enamored with its charms♪

771
00:49:19,891 --> 00:49:23,361
♪The heart wakes up all of a sudden♪