1 00:01:49,540 --> 00:01:54,930 [A Dream Within A Dream] 2 00:01:59,730 --> 00:02:02,650 [Episode 13] 3 00:02:07,130 --> 00:02:08,290 It's so late. 4 00:02:08,290 --> 00:02:09,820 What are you doing here, loitering in the 5 00:02:09,820 --> 00:02:11,820 noble Seventh Prince's Residence 6 00:02:11,900 --> 00:02:13,950 instead of going back to your own den? 7 00:02:16,820 --> 00:02:20,350 His Highness's got something on his mind and wants to talk to me. 8 00:02:20,600 --> 00:02:22,260 If His Highness has troubles, 9 00:02:23,980 --> 00:02:25,260 why wouldn't he talk to me? 10 00:02:25,260 --> 00:02:26,060 This won't do. 11 00:02:26,220 --> 00:02:27,880 I'm going to ask him right now. 12 00:02:29,100 --> 00:02:30,700 He's currently troubled by love 13 00:02:30,700 --> 00:02:31,700 and feeling very distressed. 14 00:02:31,700 --> 00:02:33,700 You'd better not get on his bad side. 15 00:02:34,160 --> 00:02:35,290 Troubled by love? 16 00:02:36,100 --> 00:02:37,890 Is it about that Miss Song again? 17 00:02:38,980 --> 00:02:39,770 Fugui, 18 00:02:40,940 --> 00:02:42,600 shouldn't the Seventh Prince's concerns 19 00:02:42,600 --> 00:02:44,770 be your concerns too? 20 00:02:46,160 --> 00:02:48,940 As His Highness's favorite, 21 00:02:49,450 --> 00:02:51,010 shouldn't you help 22 00:02:51,380 --> 00:02:52,660 ease His Highness's troubles, 23 00:02:52,660 --> 00:02:53,540 Fugui? 24 00:02:54,220 --> 00:02:55,060 Don't worry. 25 00:02:55,770 --> 00:02:57,220 When it comes to His Highness's troubles, 26 00:02:57,220 --> 00:02:58,940 I, Fugui, will take care of it. 27 00:03:03,700 --> 00:03:08,010 [Gentle Breeze and Auspicious Clouds] 28 00:03:10,470 --> 00:03:14,350 [Bookstore] 29 00:03:11,100 --> 00:03:11,880 Have you remembered 30 00:03:11,880 --> 00:03:13,140 everything I told you? 31 00:03:13,320 --> 00:03:14,220 Don't worry, Sir. 32 00:03:14,220 --> 00:03:15,410 We've been working with 33 00:03:15,410 --> 00:03:16,820 Mr. Shangguan for years. 34 00:03:17,130 --> 00:03:18,820 And with these firsthand materials you provided, 35 00:03:18,820 --> 00:03:21,220 plus the best writers I have in the capital, 36 00:03:21,380 --> 00:03:23,010 creating this "Exceptional Love" 37 00:03:23,010 --> 00:03:24,010 will be 38 00:03:24,010 --> 00:03:25,660 a piece of cake, Sir. 39 00:03:26,380 --> 00:03:27,410 Remember, 40 00:03:28,130 --> 00:03:29,130 this matter 41 00:03:29,320 --> 00:03:30,380 has absolutely nothing to do with 42 00:03:30,380 --> 00:03:31,700 Shangguan the Useless. 43 00:03:32,700 --> 00:03:34,260 If His Highness asks, 44 00:03:34,290 --> 00:03:35,750 do you know how to respond? 45 00:03:36,720 --> 00:03:38,140 Understood. Understood. 46 00:03:38,140 --> 00:03:40,450 All credit goes to you, Mr. Fugui. 47 00:03:42,380 --> 00:03:42,980 Take this. 48 00:03:42,980 --> 00:03:43,380 Thank you, Sir. 49 00:03:43,380 --> 00:03:43,730 You may go. 50 00:03:43,730 --> 00:03:44,580 Thank you, Sir. 51 00:03:45,130 --> 00:03:48,890 [Fanghua Hall] 52 00:03:45,540 --> 00:03:46,220 My Lady. 53 00:03:46,500 --> 00:03:47,560 Please be careful. 54 00:03:52,770 --> 00:03:54,570 His Majesty doesn't like preserved fruits. 55 00:03:54,570 --> 00:03:55,630 They're too sweet. 56 00:03:55,820 --> 00:03:56,570 Someone, 57 00:03:56,570 --> 00:03:57,860 remove the preserved fruits. 58 00:03:57,760 --> 00:04:01,880 [Fanghua Hall] 59 00:04:00,600 --> 00:04:01,470 Your Highness. 60 00:04:01,940 --> 00:04:02,730 Mother. 61 00:04:03,970 --> 00:04:06,940 [Noble Consort Gao Changrong] 62 00:04:05,010 --> 00:04:05,820 Heng. 63 00:04:08,290 --> 00:04:09,980 The imperial physician told me that 64 00:04:09,980 --> 00:04:10,850 your leg condition has flared up 65 00:04:10,850 --> 00:04:12,130 and you cannot walk. 66 00:04:12,320 --> 00:04:13,130 But you... 67 00:04:18,940 --> 00:04:19,730 Your Highness, 68 00:04:19,510 --> 00:04:23,150 [Prudence and Lasting Virtue] 69 00:04:19,760 --> 00:04:21,420 Her Ladyship has only 70 00:04:21,640 --> 00:04:23,450 been able to leave her bed today. 71 00:04:33,510 --> 00:04:35,200 Your Highness may not know this, 72 00:04:35,140 --> 00:04:38,320 [Prudence and Lasting Virtue] 73 00:04:35,620 --> 00:04:37,200 but His Majesty hasn't visited 74 00:04:37,200 --> 00:04:39,520 Fanghua Hall for three years, 75 00:04:40,800 --> 00:04:42,840 and Her Ladyship had no choice 76 00:04:42,870 --> 00:04:45,190 but to resort to this measure. 77 00:04:51,100 --> 00:04:53,950 [Prudence and Lasting Virtue] 78 00:04:52,180 --> 00:04:53,010 Enough. 79 00:04:58,300 --> 00:04:59,720 All these years, 80 00:05:00,080 --> 00:05:00,950 although 81 00:05:00,970 --> 00:05:02,830 his heart belongs only to Ms. Chu, 82 00:05:03,200 --> 00:05:05,360 out of respect for the Gao family, 83 00:05:05,520 --> 00:05:06,820 he still granted me 84 00:05:06,820 --> 00:05:08,380 the title of Noble Consort. 85 00:05:10,320 --> 00:05:11,420 As long as someday, 86 00:05:12,180 --> 00:05:13,570 I can be buried in the imperial tomb 87 00:05:13,570 --> 00:05:14,960 next to him, 88 00:05:15,380 --> 00:05:16,520 that will be enough. 89 00:05:16,740 --> 00:05:17,520 Mother, 90 00:05:18,380 --> 00:05:20,440 what nonsense are you talking about? 91 00:05:22,450 --> 00:05:23,510 Alright, alright. 92 00:05:23,570 --> 00:05:25,090 I'll stop talking about it. 93 00:05:26,200 --> 00:05:27,010 Heng. 94 00:05:27,520 --> 00:05:29,760 Have court affairs been taxing lately? 95 00:05:30,700 --> 00:05:31,520 You look 96 00:05:31,960 --> 00:05:33,420 much thinner. 97 00:05:34,570 --> 00:05:37,020 It's just I've just returned to the capital. 98 00:05:37,960 --> 00:05:38,760 Besides, 99 00:05:39,180 --> 00:05:40,940 His Majesty has assigned me many duties. 100 00:05:40,940 --> 00:05:41,740 But it's okay. 101 00:05:43,380 --> 00:05:46,240 His Majesty is willing to entrust you with work now? 102 00:05:46,570 --> 00:05:47,320 Yes. 103 00:05:47,320 --> 00:05:48,700 Since my return to the capital this time, 104 00:05:48,700 --> 00:05:50,700 His Majesty has shown me much favor. 105 00:05:52,880 --> 00:05:53,820 That's good. 106 00:05:54,420 --> 00:05:57,200 Since His Majesty has changed his mind and shown you favor, 107 00:05:57,200 --> 00:05:58,130 then you 108 00:05:58,180 --> 00:05:59,940 must perform your duties well, Heng. 109 00:05:59,940 --> 00:06:00,740 By doing so, 110 00:06:00,820 --> 00:06:02,500 you can please him. 111 00:06:03,740 --> 00:06:04,740 I understand. 112 00:06:05,200 --> 00:06:07,880 The capital is quite different from the frontier. 113 00:06:07,880 --> 00:06:09,380 Besides His Majesty's orders, 114 00:06:09,380 --> 00:06:11,450 you should also listen to your uncle more. 115 00:06:11,450 --> 00:06:12,260 The Gao family 116 00:06:12,380 --> 00:06:14,300 has been in decline since the previous generation. 117 00:06:14,300 --> 00:06:16,320 If it weren't for your uncle reviving the family name, 118 00:06:16,320 --> 00:06:18,990 who knows what hardships we would have endured? 119 00:06:19,740 --> 00:06:21,500 You Gaos are so shameless, 120 00:06:21,500 --> 00:06:23,880 making your mother enter the palace to be His Majesty's consort 121 00:06:23,880 --> 00:06:25,940 and trying to steal my aunt's spotlight. 122 00:06:25,940 --> 00:06:28,870 There's not a single decent person in the Gao family. 123 00:06:29,940 --> 00:06:30,870 Don't you agree? 124 00:06:31,570 --> 00:06:33,170 Your mother is a good person. 125 00:06:33,520 --> 00:06:34,930 She has never wronged me. 126 00:06:35,800 --> 00:06:37,850 His Majesty doesn't come to visit you 127 00:06:38,010 --> 00:06:40,530 only because he's angry with Chancellor Gao. 128 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:45,340 I understand, Mother. 129 00:06:46,260 --> 00:06:47,060 Heng. 130 00:06:48,380 --> 00:06:50,700 Since His Majesty treats you pretty well, 131 00:06:51,420 --> 00:06:52,700 after all these years, 132 00:06:52,760 --> 00:06:53,820 shouldn't you 133 00:06:53,820 --> 00:06:56,740 start calling him Father? 134 00:06:58,620 --> 00:06:59,640 Shut up! 135 00:06:59,960 --> 00:07:00,850 I don't want to hear 136 00:07:00,850 --> 00:07:02,380 you calling me Father! 137 00:07:06,670 --> 00:07:09,000 I have my own plans regarding this matter, 138 00:07:09,320 --> 00:07:10,990 so you needn't worry, Mother. 139 00:07:11,380 --> 00:07:12,760 I'm more worried about you. 140 00:07:12,760 --> 00:07:14,740 You must take good care of your health. 141 00:07:14,740 --> 00:07:15,520 If you 142 00:07:15,550 --> 00:07:16,700 worry too much, 143 00:07:16,820 --> 00:07:18,420 then when His Majesty comes, 144 00:07:18,450 --> 00:07:19,970 it would be inappropriate. 145 00:07:22,130 --> 00:07:22,940 All right. 146 00:07:28,300 --> 00:07:29,360 By the way, Mother, 147 00:07:29,820 --> 00:07:31,820 do you still have my childhood toys 148 00:07:32,130 --> 00:07:33,130 and belongings? 149 00:07:37,520 --> 00:07:38,850 Your Highness, please. 150 00:07:40,200 --> 00:07:42,570 Since Your Highness left the palace for the battlefield, 151 00:07:42,570 --> 00:07:45,640 Her Ladyship ordered everything to be kept here, 152 00:07:45,670 --> 00:07:47,670 and no one was allowed to touch them. 153 00:07:47,740 --> 00:07:49,130 What is Your Highness looking for? 154 00:07:49,130 --> 00:07:50,500 I can help. 155 00:07:51,320 --> 00:07:52,520 I'll look for it myself. 156 00:07:52,520 --> 00:07:53,520 You may leave now. 157 00:07:54,570 --> 00:07:55,700 Yes, Your Highness. 158 00:07:56,960 --> 00:08:00,380 [Ode to the Horse Green fields lie fresh and lush. Starry eyes gaze high at clouds. Waiting for the day to transform into a dragon. Leaping upward to the sky.] 159 00:08:05,280 --> 00:08:08,000 [Horse, horse, horse oh horse.] 160 00:08:11,120 --> 00:08:12,830 [Horse, horse, horse oh horse.] 161 00:08:18,270 --> 00:08:21,800 [19 years ago] 162 00:08:29,320 --> 00:08:30,260 Ode to the Horse. 163 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:32,880 Green fields lie fresh and lush. 164 00:08:32,960 --> 00:08:33,520 Horse. 165 00:08:33,520 --> 00:08:35,340 Starry eyes gaze high at clouds. 166 00:08:36,010 --> 00:08:38,200 Waiting for the day to transform into a dragon. 167 00:08:38,200 --> 00:08:39,570 Leaping upward to the sky. 168 00:08:39,570 --> 00:08:40,420 Let me copy it. 169 00:08:47,960 --> 00:08:49,180 Ode to the Horse. 170 00:09:13,540 --> 00:09:15,440 I'll give you the Qianyu Military Manual. 171 00:09:15,440 --> 00:09:16,230 Do you want it? 172 00:10:09,200 --> 00:10:09,940 What... 173 00:10:10,660 --> 00:10:12,390 What kind of gibberish is this? 174 00:10:12,570 --> 00:10:14,220 The method of weapon forging? 175 00:10:14,960 --> 00:10:16,030 You must be joking. 176 00:10:17,320 --> 00:10:18,820 This Qianyu Military Manual 177 00:10:18,820 --> 00:10:21,420 was given to me by Chu Guihong when we were little. 178 00:10:21,420 --> 00:10:23,190 Later, I was banished to the cold palace. 179 00:10:23,190 --> 00:10:25,360 Lord Qianyu sent people to search for it, 180 00:10:25,360 --> 00:10:27,770 and this must be what they were looking for. 181 00:10:29,820 --> 00:10:31,420 But even if this is the method of weapon forging, 182 00:10:31,420 --> 00:10:32,870 look at these and symbols. 183 00:10:33,080 --> 00:10:33,840 They're so peculiar. 184 00:10:33,840 --> 00:10:35,400 We can't understand any of it. 185 00:10:35,400 --> 00:10:36,530 How can we decode it? 186 00:10:42,360 --> 00:10:43,780 But we do know someone 187 00:10:43,780 --> 00:10:45,020 who's quite peculiar themselves. 188 00:10:45,020 --> 00:10:45,570 Who? 189 00:10:45,570 --> 00:10:46,140 You? 190 00:10:46,660 --> 00:10:47,520 How can it be me? 191 00:10:47,590 --> 00:10:48,590 Song Yimeng. 192 00:10:54,070 --> 00:10:55,590 Song Yimeng. 193 00:11:03,940 --> 00:11:04,780 This Song Yimeng often has 194 00:11:04,780 --> 00:11:06,420 strange and peculiar things to say, 195 00:11:06,420 --> 00:11:08,240 and she firmly promised before 196 00:11:08,240 --> 00:11:09,820 to help me find the method of weapon forging. 197 00:11:09,820 --> 00:11:11,690 Perhaps she really can decode it. 198 00:11:12,780 --> 00:11:13,820 That makes sense. 199 00:11:14,960 --> 00:11:16,430 Why didn't I think of that? 200 00:11:16,900 --> 00:11:18,420 As expected of you, Chief Master, 201 00:11:18,420 --> 00:11:19,950 thinking of her right away. 202 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:21,540 You'll also get to spend more time with her 203 00:11:21,540 --> 00:11:22,600 while decoding those symbols. 204 00:11:22,600 --> 00:11:24,730 It's killing two birds with one stone. 205 00:11:26,600 --> 00:11:28,480 Hey, I'm talking about serious matters here. 206 00:11:28,480 --> 00:11:29,780 I'm calling her here strictly for official business, 207 00:11:29,780 --> 00:11:31,910 with absolutely no personal motives. 208 00:11:36,020 --> 00:11:36,480 Fine. 209 00:11:36,480 --> 00:11:37,690 I won't call her here. 210 00:11:37,960 --> 00:11:38,960 You decode it for me. 211 00:11:38,960 --> 00:11:39,900 Come on, you decode it. 212 00:11:39,900 --> 00:11:40,960 I can't do it. 213 00:11:41,070 --> 00:11:43,220 Only Miss Song can handle this task. 214 00:11:50,600 --> 00:11:52,070 She alone won't be enough. 215 00:11:52,200 --> 00:11:52,960 Look. 216 00:11:54,820 --> 00:11:57,020 When Song Yimeng is researching the method of weapon forging, 217 00:11:57,020 --> 00:11:58,680 someone needs to monitor her. 218 00:11:58,960 --> 00:11:59,780 This way, 219 00:12:00,180 --> 00:12:03,200 if those symbols truly are the method of weapon forging, 220 00:12:03,200 --> 00:12:05,540 we can record her entire process 221 00:12:05,540 --> 00:12:07,450 to avoid missing any details. 222 00:12:21,690 --> 00:12:23,960 I didn't expect the height to be so perfect. 223 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:25,140 Well, there's no other way then. 224 00:12:25,140 --> 00:12:26,450 This challenging task 225 00:12:26,480 --> 00:12:27,950 has to be entrusted to you. 226 00:12:28,420 --> 00:12:29,200 Me? 227 00:12:30,200 --> 00:12:30,780 I... 228 00:12:31,240 --> 00:12:32,200 I monitor her? 229 00:12:32,780 --> 00:12:33,600 It's not appropriate for me to spy on 230 00:12:33,600 --> 00:12:34,960 the woman you like, right? 231 00:12:34,960 --> 00:12:36,200 I definitely can't do it. 232 00:12:36,200 --> 00:12:37,420 I'm Li Shiliu now, 233 00:12:37,420 --> 00:12:38,820 and I have to be a good guy. 234 00:12:38,970 --> 00:12:39,780 So 235 00:12:40,590 --> 00:12:42,340 this kind of dirty work 236 00:12:42,700 --> 00:12:44,160 has to be entrusted to you. 237 00:12:44,950 --> 00:12:45,540 I... 238 00:12:57,220 --> 00:13:00,700 [Keep Calm] 239 00:13:00,600 --> 00:13:02,140 Stop shaking me. 240 00:13:00,720 --> 00:13:06,700 [As Always] 241 00:13:02,780 --> 00:13:03,660 Whatever it is, 242 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:06,780 it can wait until after I wake up. 243 00:13:07,700 --> 00:13:09,450 Father, it's only noon. 244 00:13:09,450 --> 00:13:11,060 Please don't sleep yet. 245 00:13:12,180 --> 00:13:13,180 Guihong has 246 00:13:13,180 --> 00:13:15,180 already finished renovating the southern part of the city. 247 00:13:15,180 --> 00:13:17,180 When will you lift my house arrest? 248 00:13:18,540 --> 00:13:19,660 There's no rush. 249 00:13:21,020 --> 00:13:22,550 After this turmoil passes, 250 00:13:22,960 --> 00:13:24,220 I will help you with it. 251 00:13:25,900 --> 00:13:26,700 Alright. 252 00:13:27,020 --> 00:13:28,180 So my matter is settled. 253 00:13:28,180 --> 00:13:28,840 But what about 254 00:13:28,840 --> 00:13:29,940 Heng's matter? 255 00:13:30,540 --> 00:13:32,180 He went to the Song Residence a few days ago. 256 00:13:32,180 --> 00:13:34,830 He's secretly colluding with court officials. 257 00:13:35,320 --> 00:13:38,060 He's trying to steal my position as crown prince! 258 00:13:41,900 --> 00:13:42,700 Rui. 259 00:13:43,450 --> 00:13:44,420 Let me ask you, 260 00:13:45,660 --> 00:13:47,080 do you have any evidence 261 00:13:48,450 --> 00:13:51,900 that he's conspiring with court officials to seize your position? 262 00:13:51,900 --> 00:13:52,700 I... 263 00:13:54,780 --> 00:13:55,780 Look, Father. 264 00:13:55,780 --> 00:13:58,020 You know how cunning and devious Heng is. 265 00:13:58,020 --> 00:13:59,780 How could I possibly have any evidence? 266 00:13:59,780 --> 00:14:00,960 Besides, Father, 267 00:14:01,180 --> 00:14:02,020 don't you trust me? 268 00:14:02,020 --> 00:14:02,820 I trust you, 269 00:14:03,320 --> 00:14:05,580 but do all the court officials trust you? 270 00:14:07,320 --> 00:14:08,140 Rui, 271 00:14:08,840 --> 00:14:10,370 you're not a child anymore. 272 00:14:10,540 --> 00:14:12,700 You always act childishly when problems arise, 273 00:14:12,700 --> 00:14:14,350 forcing me to stand up for you. 274 00:14:15,200 --> 00:14:17,200 What if one day I'm gone? 275 00:14:18,780 --> 00:14:20,820 How will you secure your position, 276 00:14:20,840 --> 00:14:22,140 command the officials, 277 00:14:22,140 --> 00:14:23,820 and protect the empire? 278 00:14:25,140 --> 00:14:26,780 Well, at that time I could, um... 279 00:14:26,780 --> 00:14:27,960 I mean, I could... 280 00:14:28,180 --> 00:14:28,960 I... 281 00:14:32,960 --> 00:14:34,300 This is so frustrating! 282 00:14:35,450 --> 00:14:36,570 Your Highness... 283 00:14:35,940 --> 00:14:38,140 [As Always] 284 00:14:37,200 --> 00:14:38,060 Let him go. 285 00:14:43,480 --> 00:14:45,150 Since his mother passed away, 286 00:14:46,080 --> 00:14:48,720 I've favored him in everything. 287 00:14:50,060 --> 00:14:50,960 I never expected 288 00:14:50,960 --> 00:14:52,060 that I would raise him 289 00:14:52,060 --> 00:14:54,190 to be so impulsive and temperamental. 290 00:14:55,780 --> 00:14:58,310 He's also narrow-minded and lacks ambition. 291 00:14:59,570 --> 00:15:00,360 Tell me, 292 00:15:02,600 --> 00:15:03,900 was I wrong? 293 00:15:08,300 --> 00:15:09,090 Your Majesty. 294 00:15:10,180 --> 00:15:10,970 Your Majesty. 295 00:15:11,300 --> 00:15:13,620 The Seventh Prince requests an audience. 296 00:15:14,960 --> 00:15:15,960 Let him in. 297 00:15:29,770 --> 00:15:34,520 [Pure of Heart] 298 00:15:41,060 --> 00:15:41,840 I 299 00:15:41,950 --> 00:15:43,750 pay my respects to Your Majesty. 300 00:15:44,420 --> 00:15:47,100 The renovation in the southern part of the city is complete. 301 00:15:47,100 --> 00:15:48,230 All these memorials 302 00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:51,840 were submitted by your people, 303 00:15:52,020 --> 00:15:55,150 yet they were all praising Chu Guihong's achievements. 304 00:15:55,360 --> 00:15:56,240 Why is that? 305 00:15:58,820 --> 00:16:01,230 I wouldn't dare to secretly collude with officials to submit memorials. 306 00:16:01,230 --> 00:16:02,440 For this renovation, 307 00:16:02,600 --> 00:16:04,180 Chu Guihong deserves the most credit, 308 00:16:04,180 --> 00:16:05,500 and should be rewarded. 309 00:16:05,720 --> 00:16:07,190 The officials' memorials 310 00:16:07,420 --> 00:16:09,210 reflect the general consensus. 311 00:16:10,320 --> 00:16:11,940 There's no need for such pretense 312 00:16:11,940 --> 00:16:13,320 in front of me. 313 00:16:14,140 --> 00:16:16,540 You're someone who never acts without gain. 314 00:16:16,540 --> 00:16:17,320 What do you 315 00:16:17,540 --> 00:16:18,840 want this time? 316 00:16:22,540 --> 00:16:23,330 Your Majesty. 317 00:16:24,080 --> 00:16:26,020 I visited Fanghua Hall yesterday. 318 00:16:26,180 --> 00:16:27,720 Mother has been bedridden for days, 319 00:16:27,720 --> 00:16:29,120 refusing food and drink. 320 00:16:29,960 --> 00:16:31,220 I believe it's because 321 00:16:31,300 --> 00:16:32,700 she misses Your Majesty. 322 00:16:38,140 --> 00:16:39,180 I earnestly beseech Your Majesty to 323 00:16:39,180 --> 00:16:40,200 visit Mother 324 00:16:40,540 --> 00:16:42,400 after tomorrow's court session. 325 00:16:59,240 --> 00:17:00,060 Your Majesty. 326 00:17:00,620 --> 00:17:02,890 The Lantern Festival matter is settled. 327 00:17:03,020 --> 00:17:04,320 At tomorrow's morning court session, 328 00:17:04,320 --> 00:17:06,390 I'll personally propose the request 329 00:17:06,480 --> 00:17:09,140 that you lift Rui's confinement, Your Majesty. 330 00:17:09,140 --> 00:17:10,260 When the time comes, 331 00:17:10,380 --> 00:17:11,360 Rui 332 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,960 can join me 333 00:17:12,960 --> 00:17:15,370 in attending the Qingtan Musical Banquet. 334 00:17:17,220 --> 00:17:19,490 Are you negotiating terms with me? 335 00:17:23,080 --> 00:17:25,060 Requesting merit for Chu Guihong 336 00:17:25,310 --> 00:17:27,450 and asking to lift Rui's confinement, 337 00:17:28,420 --> 00:17:29,980 all just to have me 338 00:17:30,180 --> 00:17:30,730 visit 339 00:17:30,760 --> 00:17:32,280 your mother? 340 00:17:33,500 --> 00:17:35,040 Brothers should be friendly and respectful to each other, 341 00:17:35,040 --> 00:17:36,710 and spouses should live in harmony. 342 00:17:36,710 --> 00:17:38,850 These were Your Majesty's teachings, 343 00:17:39,100 --> 00:17:40,780 which I have engraved in my heart 344 00:17:40,780 --> 00:17:42,590 and dare not forget for a moment. 345 00:17:43,740 --> 00:17:44,540 Therefore, 346 00:17:47,040 --> 00:17:48,280 I humbly request Your Majesty 347 00:17:48,280 --> 00:17:49,700 to go and visit Mother. 348 00:17:58,830 --> 00:18:00,850 You know about brotherly 349 00:18:01,150 --> 00:18:02,600 and marital harmony, 350 00:18:03,100 --> 00:18:04,040 yet you don't understand 351 00:18:04,040 --> 00:18:05,940 the principle of filial piety! 352 00:18:06,420 --> 00:18:07,950 Negotiating terms with me, 353 00:18:08,480 --> 00:18:11,150 is this the attitude you should have towards me? 354 00:18:13,810 --> 00:18:15,120 Your Majesty is the sovereign. 355 00:18:15,120 --> 00:18:16,770 I dare not overstep my bounds. 356 00:18:17,580 --> 00:18:19,180 Since you dare not overstep, 357 00:18:19,580 --> 00:18:20,380 very well, 358 00:18:20,800 --> 00:18:22,040 kneel here 359 00:18:22,700 --> 00:18:25,000 and copy the "Classic of Filial Piety" 10 times, 360 00:18:25,000 --> 00:18:27,460 then I'll visit your mother at Fanghua Hall. 361 00:18:34,370 --> 00:18:35,760 Thank you, Your Majesty. 362 00:18:50,240 --> 00:18:56,010 ♪ The mortal world entangles, so much sorrow and chill in the mist ♪ 363 00:18:50,330 --> 00:18:53,620 [Guangde Gate] 364 00:18:59,130 --> 00:19:04,750 ♪ Our fates intertwine and weave into a story ♪ 365 00:19:06,990 --> 00:19:10,940 ♪ Listening to the wind whispering by my ear ♪ 366 00:19:11,750 --> 00:19:14,750 ♪ The schemes of the dark night ♪ 367 00:19:15,620 --> 00:19:19,700 ♪ Eyes guarding a single sunrise ♪ 368 00:19:20,700 --> 00:19:23,610 ♪ When will there be a way home? ♪ 369 00:19:24,380 --> 00:19:28,210 ♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪ 370 00:19:29,490 --> 00:19:33,230 ♪ Stepping into the ranks of fate, each pain a prelude ♪ 371 00:19:34,560 --> 00:19:38,160 ♪ Transformed in a fleeting moment, like a dream, elusive and near ♪ 372 00:19:39,130 --> 00:19:42,630 ♪ How can love and hate be hidden? ♪ 373 00:19:43,490 --> 00:19:46,790 ♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪ 374 00:19:43,760 --> 00:19:45,700 It was you who led the assassins here, 375 00:19:45,700 --> 00:19:46,520 wasn't it? 376 00:19:47,180 --> 00:19:47,900 Father, 377 00:19:47,400 --> 00:19:51,480 ♪ Making all moves in life cautiously, joy and sorrow already destined ♪ 378 00:19:47,900 --> 00:19:48,280 it wasn't me. 379 00:19:48,280 --> 00:19:50,120 This path doesn't lead to the palace! 380 00:19:50,120 --> 00:19:51,960 Why did you take this path? 381 00:19:52,730 --> 00:19:56,510 ♪ If one dares oppose Heaven, how can the ending be rewritten? ♪ 382 00:19:52,900 --> 00:19:53,700 Tell me! 383 00:19:54,960 --> 00:19:56,580 Mother brought me here... 384 00:19:56,600 --> 00:19:57,210 To... 385 00:19:57,340 --> 00:19:58,700 To catch wild rabbits. 386 00:19:57,400 --> 00:20:04,700 ♪ So close yet still, we part ways ♪ 387 00:19:58,720 --> 00:19:59,620 Liar! 388 00:20:05,380 --> 00:20:06,100 Father! 389 00:20:06,100 --> 00:20:07,140 Shut up! 390 00:20:07,380 --> 00:20:09,970 Don't let me hear you call me Father ever again! 391 00:20:10,660 --> 00:20:12,900 The thing I regret most in my life 392 00:20:12,990 --> 00:20:15,330 is giving birth to a beast like you! 393 00:20:15,720 --> 00:20:16,750 Your Majesty. 394 00:20:16,950 --> 00:20:18,150 As things stand, 395 00:20:18,340 --> 00:20:20,380 he is still of royal blood. 396 00:20:20,400 --> 00:20:22,000 Besides, he's still a little boy. 397 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:24,060 He can't possibly be the mastermind. 398 00:20:42,700 --> 00:20:46,130 ♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪ 399 00:20:47,000 --> 00:20:50,610 ♪ Stepping into the ranks of fate, each pain a prelude ♪ 400 00:20:52,300 --> 00:20:56,090 ♪ Transformed in a fleeting moment, like a dream, elusive and near ♪ 401 00:20:56,970 --> 00:21:00,590 ♪ How can love and hate be hidden? ♪ 402 00:21:01,450 --> 00:21:04,460 ♪ Time brings life and death, binding life but not the heart ♪ 403 00:21:05,500 --> 00:21:09,420 ♪ Making all moves in life cautiously, joy and sorrow already destined ♪ 404 00:21:11,160 --> 00:21:14,330 ♪ If one dares oppose Heaven, how can the ending be rewritten? ♪ 405 00:21:15,590 --> 00:21:22,770 ♪ So close yet still, we part ways ♪ 406 00:21:25,450 --> 00:21:28,670 ♪ If one dares oppose Heaven, how can the ending be rewritten? ♪ 407 00:21:43,900 --> 00:21:45,180 What is this place? 408 00:21:45,480 --> 00:21:46,890 The weapon forging room. 409 00:21:47,240 --> 00:21:49,040 Since the assassination attempt on the boat failed, 410 00:21:49,040 --> 00:21:50,620 Chief Master has been thinking about 411 00:21:50,620 --> 00:21:53,940 how to free you from the Seventh Prince's control, Miss Song. 412 00:21:53,940 --> 00:21:55,720 Therefore, he wanted to invite you here 413 00:21:55,720 --> 00:21:57,040 to work together on 414 00:21:57,040 --> 00:21:58,770 this method of weapon forging. 415 00:22:00,450 --> 00:22:01,940 Mr. Li 416 00:22:02,760 --> 00:22:04,860 is also looking for the method of weapon forging? 417 00:22:04,860 --> 00:22:06,390 The world's sharpest blade 418 00:22:06,400 --> 00:22:08,450 means the strongest military power. 419 00:22:08,520 --> 00:22:10,980 Chief Master is doing this for your own good. 420 00:22:11,850 --> 00:22:13,670 That's weird. 421 00:22:13,840 --> 00:22:15,900 I clearly remember it's written in the script that 422 00:22:15,900 --> 00:22:17,720 the method of weapon forging is a royal secret. 423 00:22:17,720 --> 00:22:19,700 So how did the Nightwalkers 424 00:22:19,700 --> 00:22:21,000 find out about it so easily? 425 00:22:21,000 --> 00:22:21,580 Miss. 426 00:22:22,200 --> 00:22:23,420 You may not trust me, 427 00:22:23,420 --> 00:22:25,390 but don't you trust Chief Master? 428 00:22:25,550 --> 00:22:26,700 The Lantern Festival last time 429 00:22:26,700 --> 00:22:27,720 and the South City incident this time, 430 00:22:27,720 --> 00:22:30,190 wasn't he the one who resolved every crisis? 431 00:22:31,500 --> 00:22:32,300 That's true. 432 00:22:33,180 --> 00:22:34,580 If Mr. Li were a villain, 433 00:22:35,160 --> 00:22:37,240 there would be no good guys left in the script. 434 00:22:37,240 --> 00:22:39,100 Letting him get the method of weapon forging 435 00:22:39,100 --> 00:22:42,290 is better than Nan Heng getting it and harming the people. 436 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:46,520 Here's the clue we went to great lengths 437 00:22:46,520 --> 00:22:47,750 to gather. 438 00:22:48,420 --> 00:22:49,880 Miss, you can give it a try. 439 00:22:50,180 --> 00:22:51,240 When Chief Master comes back, 440 00:22:51,240 --> 00:22:52,800 if there's good news, 441 00:22:52,940 --> 00:22:54,530 I'm sure he'll be very happy. 442 00:22:55,620 --> 00:22:56,350 Hold on. 443 00:22:57,420 --> 00:22:58,800 Fe₂O₃? 444 00:22:58,800 --> 00:23:00,630 Why is it a chemical equation? 445 00:23:01,450 --> 00:23:03,080 You actually know it. 446 00:23:08,700 --> 00:23:09,700 Shangguan. 447 00:23:10,040 --> 00:23:10,920 Shangguan! 448 00:23:14,350 --> 00:23:14,850 Oh no. 449 00:23:16,140 --> 00:23:17,670 I'm terrible at chemistry. 450 00:23:19,940 --> 00:23:21,650 This is a historical drama. 451 00:23:22,380 --> 00:23:24,230 Why is there a chemical equation? 452 00:23:25,950 --> 00:23:28,890 Could this really be a clue left by the screenwriter? 453 00:23:48,110 --> 00:23:51,080 If it weren't because I couldn't balance chemical equations, 454 00:23:51,080 --> 00:23:52,540 how would I have ended up choosing liberal arts? 455 00:23:52,540 --> 00:23:54,180 If I hadn't chosen liberal arts, 456 00:23:54,180 --> 00:23:55,530 how would I have become an actress? 457 00:23:55,530 --> 00:23:56,660 If I hadn't become an actress, 458 00:23:56,660 --> 00:23:58,340 how would I have traveled back here? 459 00:23:58,340 --> 00:24:00,770 And yet here, I still have to deal with chemistry. 460 00:24:00,770 --> 00:24:02,670 What kind of fate is this? 461 00:24:03,200 --> 00:24:04,790 What is she muttering about? 462 00:24:13,340 --> 00:24:14,140 What's this? 463 00:24:21,700 --> 00:24:22,700 This should work. 464 00:24:44,140 --> 00:24:45,600 I guess I can add a bit more. 465 00:24:56,450 --> 00:24:57,370 Like this. 466 00:24:58,280 --> 00:24:59,480 This should work now. 467 00:25:14,520 --> 00:25:15,930 It should be fine, right? 468 00:25:41,340 --> 00:25:42,260 Oh no. 469 00:25:42,780 --> 00:25:44,850 This... This won't explode, will it? 470 00:26:01,100 --> 00:26:01,850 Miss Song! 471 00:26:01,960 --> 00:26:02,900 Miss Song! 472 00:26:02,900 --> 00:26:03,970 Are you alright? 473 00:26:04,280 --> 00:26:05,380 Miss Song! 474 00:26:09,520 --> 00:26:11,160 Such strong toxic fumes! 475 00:26:11,580 --> 00:26:12,660 Could it be an assassination attempt 476 00:26:12,660 --> 00:26:13,900 by another gang? 477 00:26:14,620 --> 00:26:15,410 Let's go! 478 00:26:24,960 --> 00:26:25,950 You are... 479 00:26:27,720 --> 00:26:28,840 Miss Song? 480 00:26:28,860 --> 00:26:30,190 I've told you 481 00:26:30,700 --> 00:26:32,430 that I'm not good at chemistry. 482 00:26:32,720 --> 00:26:33,660 Why did you have to 483 00:26:33,660 --> 00:26:35,510 make me do this? 484 00:26:37,860 --> 00:26:38,980 What happened here? 485 00:26:39,600 --> 00:26:41,250 How did the explosion happen? 486 00:26:42,280 --> 00:26:43,830 Chief Master, it's like this. 487 00:26:43,830 --> 00:26:46,020 We had someone do a fortune reading, 488 00:26:46,200 --> 00:26:47,800 and they said Miss Song has fire energy in her destiny, 489 00:26:47,800 --> 00:26:50,060 so wherever she goes, things catch fire. 490 00:26:53,760 --> 00:26:54,780 It's true. 491 00:26:55,180 --> 00:26:56,900 But Chief Master, don't worry. 492 00:26:56,900 --> 00:26:58,940 We started our business with water transport, 493 00:26:58,940 --> 00:26:59,960 and you have strong water energy in your destiny, 494 00:26:59,960 --> 00:27:00,620 which can keep it under control... 495 00:27:00,620 --> 00:27:01,700 Enough. Shut up. 496 00:27:03,580 --> 00:27:04,180 You tell me 497 00:27:04,580 --> 00:27:05,440 what happened. 498 00:27:05,660 --> 00:27:06,580 Miss Song is 499 00:27:06,940 --> 00:27:07,760 a master. 500 00:27:07,940 --> 00:27:10,940 She's capable of destroying an entire city on her own. 501 00:27:11,140 --> 00:27:11,860 Go away. 502 00:27:18,340 --> 00:27:19,040 Alright, they're gone. 503 00:27:19,040 --> 00:27:20,180 You can come out now. 504 00:27:24,140 --> 00:27:24,860 How did Song Yimeng 505 00:27:24,860 --> 00:27:26,450 cause such a commotion? 506 00:27:26,760 --> 00:27:27,720 Chief Master. 507 00:27:27,900 --> 00:27:30,950 For the sake of all the years I've risked my life for you, 508 00:27:30,960 --> 00:27:33,050 please spare Song Yimeng, 509 00:27:33,240 --> 00:27:34,840 and spare me too! 510 00:27:34,940 --> 00:27:38,040 Whenever you two try to do something, I'm always the one who gets hurt. 511 00:27:38,040 --> 00:27:40,200 Last assassination attempt nearly got me killed, 512 00:27:40,200 --> 00:27:42,420 and this time I almost lost my eyesight. 513 00:27:42,800 --> 00:27:44,750 I'm not Shangguan the Useless. 514 00:27:44,960 --> 00:27:48,020 I'm more like the Unlucky Useless! 515 00:28:05,100 --> 00:28:05,900 Song Yimeng. 516 00:28:06,200 --> 00:28:07,230 I'm not here! 517 00:28:14,550 --> 00:28:15,520 Mr. Li. 518 00:28:15,710 --> 00:28:17,220 It really is Mr. Li. 519 00:28:17,520 --> 00:28:18,280 What's wrong? 520 00:28:18,280 --> 00:28:19,280 You're not even afraid of setting fires, 521 00:28:19,280 --> 00:28:21,540 yet you're scared of applying ointment? 522 00:28:21,800 --> 00:28:23,450 I... Let me clarify again, 523 00:28:23,580 --> 00:28:24,970 I wasn't setting a fire, 524 00:28:24,990 --> 00:28:25,800 I just 525 00:28:25,800 --> 00:28:28,060 added a tiny bit of special ingredients. 526 00:28:29,420 --> 00:28:30,010 Alright. 527 00:28:30,040 --> 00:28:30,710 Come on, 528 00:28:30,890 --> 00:28:31,620 turn around. 529 00:28:31,640 --> 00:28:33,560 Let me apply some ointment for you. 530 00:28:34,310 --> 00:28:35,410 Mr. Li. 531 00:28:35,440 --> 00:28:37,300 You can just leave the ointment here. 532 00:28:37,300 --> 00:28:38,580 I'll do it myself. 533 00:28:38,660 --> 00:28:39,720 Please leave. 534 00:28:39,720 --> 00:28:40,720 I'm not Nan Heng. 535 00:28:40,720 --> 00:28:41,960 Why should you be afraid? 536 00:28:41,960 --> 00:28:44,630 If you were Nan Heng, I wouldn't be afraid at all. 537 00:28:47,110 --> 00:28:48,760 Come on, turn around. Be good. 538 00:28:48,790 --> 00:28:50,030 I-I-I can't. 539 00:28:50,230 --> 00:28:50,760 Mr. Li... 540 00:28:50,800 --> 00:28:51,240 It's fine, come on. 541 00:28:51,240 --> 00:28:53,380 Mr. Li, my face really isn't presentable today. 542 00:28:53,380 --> 00:28:53,900 It's okay. 543 00:28:53,900 --> 00:28:54,280 Really, please step outside. 544 00:28:54,280 --> 00:28:54,900 Be good. 545 00:28:59,120 --> 00:29:01,170 I already told you, Mr. Li. 546 00:29:01,880 --> 00:29:04,050 My face isn't presentable today. 547 00:29:36,510 --> 00:29:38,870 ♪ Look up in the sky ♪ 548 00:29:39,940 --> 00:29:42,280 ♪ I see diamond little stars ♪ 549 00:29:43,840 --> 00:29:48,080 ♪ Dancing and shining ♪ 550 00:29:50,110 --> 00:29:52,620 ♪ Look into your eyes ♪ 551 00:29:53,660 --> 00:29:56,050 ♪ I see tiny little diamonds ♪ 552 00:29:57,390 --> 00:30:02,170 ♪ Glowing and sparkling ♪ 553 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:08,240 ♪ In the mirror of your sight ♪ 554 00:30:10,670 --> 00:30:14,020 ♪ I can see the changing world ♪ 555 00:30:17,190 --> 00:30:22,350 ♪ Like the rhythm of our heart ♪ 556 00:30:24,480 --> 00:30:28,450 ♪ I can feel the dancing stars ♪ 557 00:30:31,250 --> 00:30:33,850 ♪ Look into your eyes ♪ 558 00:30:34,690 --> 00:30:37,310 ♪ I see tiny little diamonds ♪ 559 00:30:38,490 --> 00:30:43,090 ♪ Glowing and shining ♪ 560 00:30:44,830 --> 00:30:47,670 ♪ In the world and in heaven ♪ 561 00:30:48,840 --> 00:30:53,800 ♪ Among the stars, our love is forever ♪ 562 00:31:24,760 --> 00:31:28,270 [River Dolphin Chuichui] [River Dolphin Benben] 563 00:31:25,970 --> 00:31:28,990 ♪ In the world and in heaven ♪ 564 00:31:29,750 --> 00:31:35,010 ♪ Among the stars, our love is forever ♪ 565 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:44,900 Um. 566 00:31:47,720 --> 00:31:49,800 Your face is blushing. 567 00:31:56,280 --> 00:31:57,380 How could this be? 568 00:31:58,500 --> 00:32:00,800 I have such thick skin. 569 00:32:01,420 --> 00:32:03,370 I never blush at all. 570 00:32:05,620 --> 00:32:06,660 See for yourself. 571 00:32:18,040 --> 00:32:19,850 It's just high-altitude flush. 572 00:32:23,550 --> 00:32:24,950 It was my fault this time. 573 00:32:25,170 --> 00:32:26,830 I'll accompany you next time. 574 00:32:29,160 --> 00:32:30,890 There's going to be a next time? 575 00:32:33,780 --> 00:32:35,000 The thing is, 576 00:32:35,240 --> 00:32:37,510 as long as we don't obtain the method of weapon forging, 577 00:32:37,510 --> 00:32:39,710 we have no way to fight against Nan Heng. 578 00:32:42,940 --> 00:32:43,720 That's true. 579 00:32:46,800 --> 00:32:48,420 Do you think in this world, 580 00:32:49,000 --> 00:32:51,940 there are truly fathers and sons who hate each other? 581 00:32:53,580 --> 00:32:55,080 The method of weapon forging 582 00:32:55,080 --> 00:32:58,450 is the trump card His Majesty left for the Eighteenth Prince to protect himself, 583 00:32:58,450 --> 00:33:00,300 but Nan Heng has always wanted to get it. 584 00:33:00,300 --> 00:33:01,260 Why is that? 585 00:33:03,360 --> 00:33:04,810 Because he wants to rebel. 586 00:33:06,530 --> 00:33:07,600 Rebellion 587 00:33:07,960 --> 00:33:08,700 means that 588 00:33:08,700 --> 00:33:10,340 many people will die. 589 00:33:10,670 --> 00:33:12,040 So even if I obtained 590 00:33:12,040 --> 00:33:13,160 this method of weapon forging, 591 00:33:13,160 --> 00:33:14,550 I wouldn't give it to him. 592 00:33:14,850 --> 00:33:16,250 How can you be so certain 593 00:33:16,360 --> 00:33:18,090 that he wants it for rebellion? 594 00:33:19,020 --> 00:33:21,020 Because it's written in the script. 595 00:33:22,730 --> 00:33:23,840 The script again. 596 00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:26,380 If he does plan to rebel, 597 00:33:27,410 --> 00:33:28,710 what do you plan to do? 598 00:33:33,590 --> 00:33:34,380 I don't know. 599 00:33:34,400 --> 00:33:35,990 I haven't made up my mind yet. 600 00:33:36,240 --> 00:33:38,970 Just stopping him is difficult enough right now. 601 00:33:39,870 --> 00:33:42,110 But I still want to find another way, 602 00:33:42,450 --> 00:33:44,610 a way that can help Nan Heng 603 00:33:44,760 --> 00:33:46,200 let go of his hatred. 604 00:33:50,980 --> 00:33:52,140 Have you considered 605 00:33:53,410 --> 00:33:55,100 what if I told others 606 00:33:55,760 --> 00:33:57,630 about everything you've told me? 607 00:33:57,860 --> 00:33:59,120 What would you do then? 608 00:33:59,230 --> 00:34:00,370 That's impossible. 609 00:34:00,920 --> 00:34:02,420 You're Mr. Li. 610 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,840 You're the person I trust 611 00:34:09,040 --> 00:34:10,200 most in this world. 612 00:34:23,660 --> 00:34:24,500 Miss Song. 613 00:34:25,580 --> 00:34:27,980 You can never truly know what's in someone's heart. 614 00:34:27,980 --> 00:34:29,480 Being so quick to trust others 615 00:34:29,480 --> 00:34:31,410 will only end up hurting yourself. 616 00:34:32,160 --> 00:34:33,850 I am not a good person, 617 00:34:34,080 --> 00:34:35,370 nor am I 618 00:34:35,370 --> 00:34:37,430 the virtuous man you make me out to be. 619 00:34:38,210 --> 00:34:39,310 Mr. Li. 620 00:34:39,620 --> 00:34:41,930 I'm not someone who trusts others easily, 621 00:34:41,930 --> 00:34:43,060 but you're different. 622 00:34:43,060 --> 00:34:44,980 I'm no different from anyone else. 623 00:34:48,870 --> 00:34:49,870 In a moment, 624 00:34:49,890 --> 00:34:51,770 I'll have Shangguan He escort you back. 625 00:34:51,770 --> 00:34:54,500 I have matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave. 626 00:34:54,960 --> 00:34:55,950 Mr. Li. 627 00:34:56,140 --> 00:34:57,020 Mr. Li! 628 00:35:00,960 --> 00:35:02,000 That's weird. 629 00:35:05,580 --> 00:35:07,020 What's gotten into him? 630 00:35:44,980 --> 00:35:45,770 Chief Master. 631 00:35:46,850 --> 00:35:48,180 I've escorted her back. 632 00:35:49,020 --> 00:35:50,120 Look at you. 633 00:35:50,290 --> 00:35:51,730 You're the one who drew her in, 634 00:35:51,730 --> 00:35:53,410 and you're the one pushing her away. 635 00:35:53,410 --> 00:35:55,060 What are you really thinking? 636 00:35:57,180 --> 00:35:58,230 Take a look at this. 637 00:36:01,890 --> 00:36:03,100 Isn't this that strange symbol 638 00:36:03,100 --> 00:36:04,580 from the method of weapon forging? 639 00:36:04,580 --> 00:36:05,580 She completed it? 640 00:36:06,460 --> 00:36:08,060 I didn't expect that either. 641 00:36:08,180 --> 00:36:09,370 However, this symbol 642 00:36:09,620 --> 00:36:12,480 differs from the one in the Qianyu Military Manual, 643 00:36:12,500 --> 00:36:15,100 so it might not be the method of weapon forging. 644 00:36:17,210 --> 00:36:17,810 Well then. 645 00:36:18,640 --> 00:36:19,580 I want you 646 00:36:19,600 --> 00:36:20,730 to go search for 647 00:36:20,730 --> 00:36:22,250 scholars across the land in secret immediately 648 00:36:22,250 --> 00:36:24,850 to see if anyone recognizes these characters. 649 00:36:26,290 --> 00:36:27,100 Understood. 650 00:36:27,930 --> 00:36:28,730 Hold on. 651 00:36:30,540 --> 00:36:31,330 I'm planning 652 00:36:31,460 --> 00:36:32,700 to hold the Qingtan Musical Banquet 653 00:36:32,700 --> 00:36:34,160 at Waning River Crescent. 654 00:36:34,410 --> 00:36:35,210 Why? 655 00:36:35,810 --> 00:36:37,460 These days, our Nightwalkers 656 00:36:37,660 --> 00:36:39,500 have been gathering information everywhere 657 00:36:39,500 --> 00:36:41,330 and searching for clues about the method of weapon forging, 658 00:36:41,330 --> 00:36:43,330 which has consumed enormous funds. 659 00:36:43,330 --> 00:36:44,330 I originally intended 660 00:36:44,330 --> 00:36:46,290 to transfer funds from my mansion, 661 00:36:46,890 --> 00:36:48,730 but unfortunately, every outgoing transaction of the mansion 662 00:36:48,730 --> 00:36:50,730 has to be monitored by the Imperial Household Department, 663 00:36:50,730 --> 00:36:53,020 and every movement of funds requires documentation 664 00:36:53,020 --> 00:36:53,890 and proof. 665 00:36:54,660 --> 00:36:55,660 So you want to use 666 00:36:55,660 --> 00:36:57,850 the opportunity of hosting the Qingtan Musical Banquet 667 00:36:57,850 --> 00:36:59,330 to transfer funds here? 668 00:37:00,850 --> 00:37:01,580 Exactly. 669 00:37:02,250 --> 00:37:03,500 Do you know how big that banquet will be 670 00:37:03,500 --> 00:37:05,210 and how many people we'll have to invite? 671 00:37:05,210 --> 00:37:07,140 It will take a lot of time to prepare. 672 00:37:07,140 --> 00:37:08,410 And you know, those young masters 673 00:37:08,410 --> 00:37:10,410 and noble ladies are difficult to deal with. 674 00:37:10,410 --> 00:37:12,810 Just thinking about it gives me a headache. 675 00:37:12,870 --> 00:37:14,600 You should find another venue. 676 00:37:16,580 --> 00:37:17,370 Alright then. 677 00:37:18,810 --> 00:37:20,950 We can hold it at your mansion instead. 678 00:37:20,960 --> 00:37:23,700 Let's hold it at Waning River Crescent after all. 679 00:37:28,180 --> 00:37:30,140 February 6th. Windy. 680 00:37:30,180 --> 00:37:32,180 The scent of plum blossoms carried on the breeze. 681 00:37:32,180 --> 00:37:35,660 No desire to enjoy the fragrance, thinking only of Miss Song. 682 00:37:36,370 --> 00:37:38,370 February 7th. Light rain. 683 00:37:38,370 --> 00:37:40,460 Raindrops tap against my lonely heart, 684 00:37:40,460 --> 00:37:43,850 yet nothing compares to Yiting's gentle swaying steps. 685 00:37:43,850 --> 00:37:46,250 I miss you, Miss Song. 686 00:37:48,810 --> 00:37:50,410 Take these out and burn them, 687 00:37:50,460 --> 00:37:52,790 far away so they don't dirty my courtyard. 688 00:37:53,060 --> 00:37:53,850 Yes. 689 00:37:56,810 --> 00:37:58,210 Don't burn them. 690 00:37:58,810 --> 00:38:01,020 This time, I've inquired about it for you. 691 00:38:01,020 --> 00:38:02,250 The Eighteenth Prince will also attend 692 00:38:02,250 --> 00:38:04,020 the Qingtan Musical Banquet. 693 00:38:04,330 --> 00:38:07,410 You're skilled in poetry and music. 694 00:38:07,500 --> 00:38:09,020 Isn't this a heaven-sent 695 00:38:09,020 --> 00:38:12,350 opportunity to showcase yourself in front of His Highness? 696 00:38:13,100 --> 00:38:14,930 What exactly do you take me for, Mother? 697 00:38:14,930 --> 00:38:16,980 Playing music, writing poetry, showing off talents— 698 00:38:16,980 --> 00:38:19,000 am I just a plaything on stage for others' amusement? 699 00:38:19,000 --> 00:38:21,100 What's the meaning of all this? 700 00:38:21,100 --> 00:38:23,810 Of course it has meaning! 701 00:38:24,020 --> 00:38:24,870 Think about it. 702 00:38:25,020 --> 00:38:26,930 If it weren't for these accomplishments, 703 00:38:26,930 --> 00:38:28,140 how could you possibly 704 00:38:28,140 --> 00:38:30,210 stand out among so many daughters 705 00:38:30,210 --> 00:38:31,390 from wealthy families 706 00:38:31,390 --> 00:38:33,000 and marry a noble husband? 707 00:38:33,980 --> 00:38:35,580 So my existence in this world 708 00:38:35,700 --> 00:38:37,500 is only for the sake of marriage? 709 00:38:37,850 --> 00:38:39,580 If not for marriage, then what? 710 00:38:39,700 --> 00:38:41,250 Don't tell me you want to take 711 00:38:41,250 --> 00:38:42,620 the imperial exams and become an official. 712 00:38:42,620 --> 00:38:43,700 Why not? 713 00:38:44,850 --> 00:38:46,060 Even if that were possible, 714 00:38:46,060 --> 00:38:47,810 you'd have to become the Empress first 715 00:38:47,810 --> 00:38:50,410 and have the Emperor change the system for you. 716 00:38:56,890 --> 00:38:58,020 It will leave a scar. 717 00:38:59,390 --> 00:39:00,580 It won't leave a scar. 718 00:39:01,060 --> 00:39:02,100 Scar. 719 00:39:02,770 --> 00:39:03,460 No scar. 720 00:39:04,660 --> 00:39:06,100 Easy. 721 00:39:06,140 --> 00:39:07,620 It hurts so much, Xia. 722 00:39:08,350 --> 00:39:11,600 Better a moment of pain than prolonged suffering, My Lady. 723 00:39:15,370 --> 00:39:17,520 He hadn't even finished applying the ointment for me yet. 724 00:39:17,520 --> 00:39:19,660 Why did he suddenly leave? 725 00:39:20,700 --> 00:39:23,620 You're talking about Li Shiliu, aren't you, My Lady? 726 00:39:27,660 --> 00:39:29,790 But what matters most right now 727 00:39:29,930 --> 00:39:31,930 isn't really Mr. Li's attitude. 728 00:39:33,370 --> 00:39:35,810 But My Lady, you'll have to marry someone eventually. 729 00:39:35,810 --> 00:39:36,620 Before, 730 00:39:36,850 --> 00:39:39,250 we thought it would be General Chu Guihong. 731 00:39:39,330 --> 00:39:41,580 Who would have thought Li Shiliu would come along, 732 00:39:41,580 --> 00:39:43,230 as well as the Seventh Prince. 733 00:39:44,370 --> 00:39:45,620 Those words, "Seventh Prince," 734 00:39:45,620 --> 00:39:47,140 how could they even come up here? 735 00:39:47,140 --> 00:39:47,930 Bad luck. 736 00:39:48,580 --> 00:39:51,140 "Exceptional Love" is already written like that. 737 00:39:51,140 --> 00:39:53,810 There's no need to play dumb with us anymore, My Lady. 738 00:39:53,810 --> 00:39:54,580 What love? 739 00:39:54,850 --> 00:39:55,730 What love are you talking about? 740 00:39:55,730 --> 00:39:56,890 "Exceptional Love." 741 00:39:56,890 --> 00:39:58,080 "Exceptional Love?" 742 00:39:58,850 --> 00:40:00,410 These past two days, the servants in the mansion 743 00:40:00,410 --> 00:40:01,890 have been secretly passing it around, 744 00:40:00,460 --> 00:40:02,830 [Exceptional Love] 745 00:40:02,020 --> 00:40:04,330 saying you and the Seventh Prince are meant for each other, 746 00:40:04,330 --> 00:40:05,370 a perfect match. 747 00:40:07,700 --> 00:40:08,830 Stirring up gossip? 748 00:40:09,580 --> 00:40:10,330 Marketing? 749 00:40:10,330 --> 00:40:12,250 Like he did with "Illusory Dream." 750 00:40:12,810 --> 00:40:13,930 I'm used to it by now. 751 00:40:13,930 --> 00:40:15,580 Nothing surprises me anymore. 752 00:40:15,580 --> 00:40:16,700 It's not the first time 753 00:40:16,700 --> 00:40:18,850 he's pulled these cheap tricks. 754 00:40:19,250 --> 00:40:22,710 How can you be so sure it's the Seventh Prince's doing, My Lady? 755 00:40:22,850 --> 00:40:24,850 You still don't know villains well. 756 00:40:25,810 --> 00:40:27,540 What kind of person is Nan Heng? 757 00:40:27,700 --> 00:40:28,770 A scheming snake, 758 00:40:28,930 --> 00:40:30,120 full of dirty tricks. 759 00:40:30,410 --> 00:40:32,100 I'm telling you right now, 760 00:40:32,100 --> 00:40:33,770 if he's not behind this, 761 00:40:33,850 --> 00:40:35,250 I'll eat my hat. 762 00:40:35,580 --> 00:40:37,250 I knew these rumors couldn't be trusted. 763 00:40:37,250 --> 00:40:39,250 I know you only have Li Shiliu in your heart, My Lady. 764 00:40:39,250 --> 00:40:40,540 Don't talk nonsense. 765 00:40:41,370 --> 00:40:43,560 Nothing's even started between us yet. 766 00:40:44,500 --> 00:40:46,540 Besides, his attitude towards me 767 00:40:47,100 --> 00:40:48,700 is always so unpredictable, 768 00:40:49,210 --> 00:40:50,810 I really can't read his mind. 769 00:40:50,890 --> 00:40:52,250 Then why don't you 770 00:40:52,250 --> 00:40:53,980 just ask him directly, My Lady? 771 00:40:59,620 --> 00:41:00,460 If 772 00:41:01,140 --> 00:41:01,980 I were to 773 00:41:02,410 --> 00:41:04,210 take the initiative and ask him, 774 00:41:04,700 --> 00:41:06,770 wouldn't it seem a bit... 775 00:41:11,250 --> 00:41:12,370 What's there to ask? 776 00:41:12,370 --> 00:41:13,700 Haven't I told you already? 777 00:41:13,700 --> 00:41:15,960 It's just a partnership, a partnership. 778 00:41:17,620 --> 00:41:18,620 That makes sense. 779 00:41:19,060 --> 00:41:20,730 How could you possibly like Mr. Li, My Lady? 780 00:41:20,730 --> 00:41:22,250 You haven't even seen his face yet. 781 00:41:22,250 --> 00:41:23,100 For all we know, 782 00:41:23,250 --> 00:41:24,250 he could be covered in sores, 783 00:41:24,250 --> 00:41:25,140 oozing pus everywhere, 784 00:41:25,140 --> 00:41:26,270 bald and toothless. 785 00:41:26,540 --> 00:41:28,060 And if you think about it, 786 00:41:28,060 --> 00:41:29,500 he might be of poor character, 787 00:41:29,500 --> 00:41:31,020 robbing and killing, pillaging and looting. 788 00:41:31,020 --> 00:41:31,410 He might even... 789 00:41:31,410 --> 00:41:32,210 Stop, stop. 790 00:41:32,580 --> 00:41:34,620 What nonsense are you talking about? 791 00:41:34,620 --> 00:41:36,180 He's upright and kind, 792 00:41:36,180 --> 00:41:37,370 loyal to his friends, 793 00:41:37,370 --> 00:41:38,850 tall and wealthy, 794 00:41:39,210 --> 00:41:40,270 and owns property. 795 00:41:41,020 --> 00:41:42,750 Although his job isn't stable, 796 00:41:42,810 --> 00:41:43,810 no matter what, 797 00:41:43,890 --> 00:41:45,250 he could be considered 798 00:41:45,460 --> 00:41:46,730 a small entrepreneur, right? 799 00:41:46,730 --> 00:41:48,020 You say you don't like him, 800 00:41:48,020 --> 00:41:49,980 but you can't stand hearing even half a flaw about him. 801 00:41:49,980 --> 00:41:50,810 My Lady. 802 00:41:50,810 --> 00:41:53,020 You'll be turning 25 by spring. 803 00:41:53,210 --> 00:41:54,250 When do you plan 804 00:41:54,250 --> 00:41:56,210 to confess your feelings to Mr. Li? 805 00:41:56,210 --> 00:41:58,180 The wedding dress definitely has to be the latest style. 806 00:41:58,180 --> 00:41:59,770 Should we choose the shop in the south 807 00:41:59,770 --> 00:42:00,810 or the one in the north of town? 808 00:42:00,810 --> 00:42:02,370 And the invitation cards, they must be... 809 00:42:02,370 --> 00:42:03,020 Stop. 810 00:42:03,210 --> 00:42:05,140 Can you two please not start talking 811 00:42:05,140 --> 00:42:07,330 about my love life the moment you appear? 812 00:42:07,330 --> 00:42:09,330 Don't you know that in Hong Kong dramas, 813 00:42:09,330 --> 00:42:11,370 "just find a man and get married" 814 00:42:11,370 --> 00:42:12,620 is actually an insult? 815 00:42:13,100 --> 00:42:14,980 Talking about 816 00:42:14,980 --> 00:42:16,180 marriage all the time. 817 00:42:16,180 --> 00:42:18,020 Will it ever end? So annoying. 818 00:42:19,210 --> 00:42:21,100 My Lady, Master wants to see you. 819 00:42:21,410 --> 00:42:22,210 What for? 820 00:42:22,700 --> 00:42:24,290 To talk about your marriage. 821 00:42:34,890 --> 00:42:37,680 This writing is neither clerical nor seal script, 822 00:42:39,930 --> 00:42:43,460 but rather resembles the ancient ritual bronze inscriptions. 823 00:42:46,850 --> 00:42:49,160 What could its meaning be? 824 00:43:00,810 --> 00:43:01,620 Father. 825 00:43:03,140 --> 00:43:04,330 Why do you have this? 826 00:43:04,730 --> 00:43:06,210 What happened to your face? 827 00:43:06,210 --> 00:43:08,210 It's nothing, just a small scratch. 828 00:43:08,290 --> 00:43:10,020 Where did you get this note? 829 00:43:12,410 --> 00:43:13,810 You recognize this? 830 00:43:15,350 --> 00:43:17,310 Word on the street says 831 00:43:17,540 --> 00:43:18,770 this is 832 00:43:18,850 --> 00:43:21,040 the formula for the method of weapon forging.