1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:10,000 [English subtitles are available] 2 00:01:29,200 --> 00:01:35,080 [Fighting for love] 3 00:01:35,080 --> 00:01:37,979 [Episode 24] 4 00:01:41,509 --> 00:01:42,520 According to the secret report, 5 00:01:42,520 --> 00:01:44,590 another group of people in Yuzhou 6 00:01:44,590 --> 00:01:46,670 were found to be watching Marquis Shang as well. 7 00:01:46,670 --> 00:01:48,470 The spies have been investigating many times 8 00:01:48,470 --> 00:01:50,870 and found that they were also from Shengdu. 9 00:01:53,910 --> 00:01:57,110 It seems that the crown prince has some sense. 10 00:01:57,470 --> 00:01:59,990 He knows what he should do. 11 00:02:00,350 --> 00:02:01,190 Your Majesty, 12 00:02:01,710 --> 00:02:04,390 those people aren't the crown prince's men, 13 00:02:05,080 --> 00:02:05,870 but... 14 00:02:07,950 --> 00:02:08,810 Prince Kang's. 15 00:02:09,150 --> 00:02:09,949 My second son? 16 00:02:09,990 --> 00:02:10,710 Yes. 17 00:02:14,750 --> 00:02:16,470 My good son 18 00:02:17,950 --> 00:02:19,750 is still restless. 19 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:21,230 I'm sick. 20 00:02:21,230 --> 00:02:22,030 Your Majesty. 21 00:02:23,710 --> 00:02:24,990 I caught a cold. 22 00:02:27,590 --> 00:02:29,800 Suspend all the affairs in the palace 23 00:02:29,940 --> 00:02:33,600 and leave the crown prince to handle the administrative affairs. 24 00:02:34,940 --> 00:02:37,560 When Marquis Shang returns to the capital, 25 00:02:38,829 --> 00:02:40,720 ask him to come and see me. 26 00:02:48,150 --> 00:02:49,750 Do you understand? 27 00:02:50,510 --> 00:02:51,430 Yes. 28 00:02:54,030 --> 00:02:54,829 You may leave. 29 00:03:25,680 --> 00:03:26,910 The crown prince. 30 00:03:29,350 --> 00:03:30,670 Prince Kang. 31 00:03:33,550 --> 00:03:36,310 My two good sons. 32 00:03:56,870 --> 00:03:57,730 Your Highness. 33 00:03:57,990 --> 00:03:59,630 You've been working all night. 34 00:03:59,630 --> 00:04:01,160 Would you like some snacks? 35 00:04:01,950 --> 00:04:02,880 Thank you, dear. 36 00:04:10,070 --> 00:04:11,110 Father. Father. 37 00:04:11,530 --> 00:04:14,000 [Grandson of the Emperor, Qi Yu] 38 00:04:12,880 --> 00:04:14,350 I don't know how to play Cat's Cradle. 39 00:04:14,350 --> 00:04:15,350 Teach me, please. 40 00:04:16,029 --> 00:04:17,190 Let Xing play with you. 41 00:04:17,190 --> 00:04:18,790 I happen to be busy right now. 42 00:04:19,149 --> 00:04:21,269 Xing ignores me. 43 00:04:21,470 --> 00:04:23,070 Father, play with me. 44 00:04:38,840 --> 00:04:39,590 Yu. 45 00:04:40,590 --> 00:04:41,350 What is this? 46 00:04:41,790 --> 00:04:42,590 Cat's Cradle. 47 00:04:43,070 --> 00:04:43,950 Cat's Cradle? 48 00:04:46,110 --> 00:04:48,790 Excessive attention to playthings saps the will. 49 00:04:48,790 --> 00:04:50,790 Yu has used up 20 pieces of paper to practice writing today. 50 00:04:50,790 --> 00:04:53,430 This is just a relaxing moment before eating. 51 00:04:53,430 --> 00:04:55,159 It's not as serious as you said. 52 00:04:55,350 --> 00:04:56,030 Dear, 53 00:04:57,750 --> 00:04:59,750 a loving mother often spoils her children. 54 00:04:59,750 --> 00:05:00,750 Bear that in mind. 55 00:05:01,710 --> 00:05:02,270 Yes. 56 00:05:02,590 --> 00:05:04,520 I'll keep it in mind, Your Majesty. 57 00:05:07,430 --> 00:05:08,070 Father. 58 00:05:08,400 --> 00:05:09,550 I know I was wrong. 59 00:05:09,880 --> 00:05:12,030 Mother only said that because she loves me. 60 00:05:12,030 --> 00:05:14,350 Please don't be angry with her, okay? 61 00:05:19,630 --> 00:05:20,430 Come here, Yu. 62 00:05:27,790 --> 00:05:28,550 Yu. 63 00:05:29,750 --> 00:05:31,880 It's not that I'm being unreasonable. 64 00:05:32,030 --> 00:05:34,750 I've been growing up like this since I was young. 65 00:05:34,950 --> 00:05:36,640 As members of the royal family, 66 00:05:36,640 --> 00:05:39,280 we are different from ordinary people. 67 00:05:40,300 --> 00:05:42,159 Besides, your royal grandfather 68 00:05:42,900 --> 00:05:44,909 has high hopes for you. 69 00:05:45,180 --> 00:05:47,180 If you are not upright and cautious, 70 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:48,409 in the future... 71 00:05:50,150 --> 00:05:51,750 Father, I understand. 72 00:06:04,310 --> 00:06:06,190 All right, you may leave. 73 00:06:06,610 --> 00:06:07,750 I'll take my leave. 74 00:06:11,230 --> 00:06:12,230 Come on. Let's go. 75 00:06:21,030 --> 00:06:21,890 Second Cousin? 76 00:06:22,190 --> 00:06:23,030 Cousin. 77 00:06:23,470 --> 00:06:26,000 I've been waiting for you here for a long time. 78 00:06:26,590 --> 00:06:27,190 Cousin, 79 00:06:27,600 --> 00:06:30,150 I want to talk to you alone. 80 00:06:30,150 --> 00:06:30,710 Come. 81 00:06:38,270 --> 00:06:39,870 So many people are watching. 82 00:06:40,150 --> 00:06:41,350 I'll just stand here. 83 00:06:45,270 --> 00:06:46,270 Long time no see. 84 00:06:46,470 --> 00:06:48,530 You seem to have changed completely. 85 00:06:48,710 --> 00:06:50,310 It indeed makes a difference 86 00:06:50,340 --> 00:06:52,540 whether you have military power or not. 87 00:06:53,710 --> 00:06:55,190 When we were young, 88 00:06:55,390 --> 00:06:56,710 we often played together. 89 00:06:56,710 --> 00:06:58,950 We fought playfully. 90 00:06:58,950 --> 00:07:00,230 Do you still remember, Cousin? 91 00:07:00,230 --> 00:07:01,070 I do. 92 00:07:01,710 --> 00:07:04,510 Second Cousin, you always bullied me at that time. 93 00:07:07,270 --> 00:07:07,830 Well… 94 00:07:08,740 --> 00:07:10,200 Why didn't I bully others? 95 00:07:10,630 --> 00:07:13,090 It was because I just wanted to play with you. 96 00:07:15,550 --> 00:07:17,990 I like to get straight to the point. 97 00:07:19,510 --> 00:07:22,110 I'm here to make a deal 98 00:07:23,830 --> 00:07:24,790 with you. 99 00:07:25,950 --> 00:07:26,430 Well... 100 00:07:26,840 --> 00:07:29,550 What deal can you make with me? 101 00:07:34,860 --> 00:07:36,070 I know 102 00:07:36,070 --> 00:07:39,200 you're the person my father has always been looking for. 103 00:07:39,710 --> 00:07:43,390 Father has been sharpening his sword in Shengdu. 104 00:07:45,120 --> 00:07:46,070 But don't worry. 105 00:07:46,270 --> 00:07:48,670 I will still stand with you, 106 00:07:48,909 --> 00:07:50,270 like when we were little. 107 00:07:50,270 --> 00:07:52,950 As long as you can help me, 108 00:07:53,630 --> 00:07:55,390 I'll keep you alive. 109 00:07:55,640 --> 00:07:58,550 Let's enjoy a luxurious life together. 110 00:08:03,710 --> 00:08:05,230 I don't quite understand 111 00:08:06,590 --> 00:08:08,510 what you said. 112 00:08:13,350 --> 00:08:14,830 It doesn't matter. 113 00:08:15,070 --> 00:08:16,430 Think about it. 114 00:08:17,230 --> 00:08:19,440 There are four or five days before you'd arrive at Shengdu. 115 00:08:19,440 --> 00:08:21,350 There's enough time for you to think it over. 116 00:08:21,350 --> 00:08:23,220 I hope you will give me a satisfactory reply 117 00:08:23,220 --> 00:08:25,040 when we meet next time. 118 00:08:28,550 --> 00:08:29,390 Your Highness, 119 00:08:29,390 --> 00:08:31,050 I think you went the wrong way. 120 00:08:33,390 --> 00:08:36,320 It's been a long time since I last left the palace. Pardon my mistake. 121 00:08:36,320 --> 00:08:37,710 See you, Cousin. 122 00:08:47,470 --> 00:08:49,000 He's trying to win you over. 123 00:08:50,390 --> 00:08:52,890 Mr. Xu was indeed right. 124 00:09:06,790 --> 00:09:07,650 Your Highness. 125 00:09:09,390 --> 00:09:10,230 Your Highness. 126 00:09:10,230 --> 00:09:11,990 Young Marquis sent a message back. 127 00:09:11,990 --> 00:09:13,390 He will arrive in Shengdu 128 00:09:13,390 --> 00:09:14,710 in three or four days. 129 00:09:15,310 --> 00:09:15,880 Okay. 130 00:09:19,830 --> 00:09:20,690 Your Highness, 131 00:09:21,270 --> 00:09:23,590 you've been copying Buddhist scriptures for half a day. 132 00:09:23,590 --> 00:09:24,470 Take a rest. 133 00:09:26,110 --> 00:09:27,790 This is for General Shi. 134 00:09:28,280 --> 00:09:30,410 I need to finish it as soon as possible. 135 00:09:31,070 --> 00:09:31,930 Your Highness. 136 00:09:32,110 --> 00:09:33,570 Let me make you a cup of tea. 137 00:09:34,310 --> 00:09:34,870 Okay. 138 00:09:39,590 --> 00:09:42,050 The situation of Shengdu is about to change. 139 00:09:43,350 --> 00:09:45,550 Accompany me to Liuyun Temple tomorrow 140 00:09:46,790 --> 00:09:48,250 to pray for Young Marquis. 141 00:09:49,470 --> 00:09:50,030 Yes. 142 00:09:51,190 --> 00:09:52,050 Your Highness. 143 00:09:52,310 --> 00:09:54,390 Prince Kang left Shengdu in the name of hunting 144 00:09:54,390 --> 00:09:56,230 but went to see Marquis Dingnan in secret. 145 00:09:56,230 --> 00:09:58,030 His evil intention is obvious. 146 00:09:58,320 --> 00:09:59,920 We have to guard against him. 147 00:10:01,350 --> 00:10:02,210 Your Highness. 148 00:10:02,520 --> 00:10:03,390 The Zhenbei Army 149 00:10:03,390 --> 00:10:06,720 has expelled the Beimo Army, which outnumbered itself five times, 150 00:10:06,720 --> 00:10:08,030 to the outside of the Pass. 151 00:10:08,030 --> 00:10:10,590 The surrounding states are all shocked by this exploit. 152 00:10:10,590 --> 00:10:12,110 We can't watch such an elite army 153 00:10:12,110 --> 00:10:14,630 be bought over by Prince Kang. 154 00:10:14,790 --> 00:10:17,390 Otherwise, Your Highness will be in danger. 155 00:10:24,630 --> 00:10:25,760 How could I not know? 156 00:10:26,230 --> 00:10:28,110 Why don't you give me an idea? 157 00:10:34,360 --> 00:10:37,030 Your Highness and Marquis Dingnan are cousins. 158 00:10:37,280 --> 00:10:38,740 It's reasonable 159 00:10:39,230 --> 00:10:41,950 that you go to welcome him outside the city. 160 00:10:43,230 --> 00:10:43,830 No. 161 00:10:44,390 --> 00:10:45,750 As the crown prince, 162 00:10:46,070 --> 00:10:48,670 Your Highness is being watched by countless eyes. 163 00:10:48,670 --> 00:10:50,510 Some things can be done by Prince Kang, 164 00:10:50,510 --> 00:10:51,770 but not Your Highness. 165 00:10:52,710 --> 00:10:54,110 Actually, I think 166 00:10:54,710 --> 00:10:57,240 Your Highness doesn't need to worry too much. 167 00:10:58,710 --> 00:10:59,350 Why not? 168 00:11:00,820 --> 00:11:03,020 Prince Kang thought he did it in secret, 169 00:11:03,110 --> 00:11:05,070 but now Your Highness already knows. 170 00:11:05,070 --> 00:11:07,470 His Majesty might have heard about it, too. 171 00:11:07,830 --> 00:11:10,110 Prince Kang acted rashly. 172 00:11:10,590 --> 00:11:12,590 The gains can't make up for his losses. 173 00:11:12,590 --> 00:11:13,590 That makes sense. 174 00:11:14,470 --> 00:11:15,590 You mean 175 00:11:16,110 --> 00:11:18,550 I just need to take the quiet approach? 176 00:11:18,940 --> 00:11:20,200 Your Highness is wise. 177 00:11:20,390 --> 00:11:22,670 You must be calm at times like this. 178 00:11:23,310 --> 00:11:26,510 The more actions you take, the more mistakes you'll make. 179 00:11:28,350 --> 00:11:30,070 But if we do nothing, 180 00:11:30,390 --> 00:11:33,510 what if Marquis Dingnan takes Prince Kang's side? 181 00:11:33,990 --> 00:11:34,630 He won't. 182 00:11:35,550 --> 00:11:37,630 Marquis Dingnan climbed to the position of 183 00:11:37,630 --> 00:11:40,230 Grand Marshal of the Zhenbei Army from a good-for-nothing boy of noble birth. 184 00:11:40,230 --> 00:11:41,510 If he were not smart, 185 00:11:41,990 --> 00:11:43,650 he would never have done that. 186 00:11:43,740 --> 00:11:45,950 Unless he has the ability to stand alone, 187 00:11:45,950 --> 00:11:47,750 then as long as he wants a backer, 188 00:11:49,190 --> 00:11:51,990 he will surely seek help from Your Royal Highness. 189 00:11:53,510 --> 00:11:54,150 Really? 190 00:11:54,670 --> 00:11:55,270 That's why 191 00:11:55,960 --> 00:11:59,330 if Your Highness takes the initiative, you'll lose your advantage instead. 192 00:11:59,330 --> 00:12:02,330 It's better that Your Highness just waits in Shengdu. 193 00:12:04,950 --> 00:12:07,950 [Marquis Dingnan's Mansion] 194 00:12:11,070 --> 00:12:12,200 Your Highness, look 195 00:12:12,390 --> 00:12:13,310 who is back! 196 00:12:14,550 --> 00:12:16,010 Your unfilial son is back. 197 00:12:18,660 --> 00:12:19,430 Mother. 198 00:12:20,540 --> 00:12:21,500 Get up. 199 00:12:24,430 --> 00:12:26,670 How have you been, Mother? 200 00:12:27,590 --> 00:12:29,390 You seem stronger. 201 00:12:29,940 --> 00:12:30,500 Really? 202 00:12:32,600 --> 00:12:34,060 You're still so immature. 203 00:12:36,560 --> 00:12:37,160 Mu Bai, 204 00:12:38,440 --> 00:12:39,530 thank you. 205 00:12:41,320 --> 00:12:42,500 I didn't let you down 206 00:12:42,710 --> 00:12:44,910 and brought Young Marquis back safely. 207 00:12:48,110 --> 00:12:50,230 This must be General Mai. 208 00:12:51,700 --> 00:12:54,580 My name's Mai Sui. Greetings, Your Highness. 209 00:12:56,070 --> 00:12:58,400 I've heard so much about you, General Mai. 210 00:12:58,430 --> 00:13:01,430 Now that I've met you, you're as handsome as they said. 211 00:13:02,230 --> 00:13:03,690 Thank you, Your Highness. 212 00:13:03,790 --> 00:13:07,790 Your Highness and Marshal Shang haven't seen each other for a long time. 213 00:13:08,070 --> 00:13:09,750 I guess you must have a lot to catch up on. 214 00:13:09,750 --> 00:13:10,670 I'll leave now. 215 00:13:10,670 --> 00:13:11,430 What? 216 00:13:11,800 --> 00:13:13,330 Do you know where you can go? 217 00:13:16,670 --> 00:13:17,230 Mother. 218 00:13:17,230 --> 00:13:19,230 She's exhausted from the long journey. 219 00:13:19,230 --> 00:13:21,090 Please allow her to go have a rest. 220 00:13:22,240 --> 00:13:22,670 Look. 221 00:13:22,670 --> 00:13:24,510 I forgot the etiquette because I'm too happy. 222 00:13:24,510 --> 00:13:26,670 Actually, the guest house has been ready. 223 00:13:26,670 --> 00:13:27,390 Guishun, 224 00:13:27,820 --> 00:13:28,930 take General Mai… 225 00:13:29,550 --> 00:13:30,430 No need. 226 00:13:30,790 --> 00:13:32,390 Just let her stay at my place. 227 00:13:35,890 --> 00:13:37,430 Okay. 228 00:13:37,950 --> 00:13:38,630 Go. 229 00:13:39,800 --> 00:13:40,510 Please. 230 00:13:41,880 --> 00:13:42,940 I'll take my leave. 231 00:13:43,270 --> 00:13:44,470 You may all leave. 232 00:13:44,550 --> 00:13:45,070 Yes. 233 00:13:47,590 --> 00:13:48,150 Come on. 234 00:13:49,390 --> 00:13:50,380 Sit down. 235 00:13:52,400 --> 00:13:53,670 You've grown up. 236 00:13:55,030 --> 00:13:56,390 I'm proud of you. 237 00:13:58,470 --> 00:14:01,310 But I failed to protect Uncle Shi. 238 00:14:01,800 --> 00:14:02,790 I heard. 239 00:14:03,060 --> 00:14:04,290 It's not your fault. 240 00:14:05,230 --> 00:14:08,230 It's because the one in the palace hasn't given up yet. 241 00:14:08,350 --> 00:14:09,750 So this time you're back, 242 00:14:10,510 --> 00:14:12,190 you must be more careful. 243 00:14:12,520 --> 00:14:15,050 This time being back in Shengdu, I have a plan. 244 00:14:15,270 --> 00:14:17,270 I want to ally with the crown prince. 245 00:14:20,520 --> 00:14:22,050 Ally with the crown prince? 246 00:14:22,230 --> 00:14:24,230 Although I didn't have much contact with him, 247 00:14:24,230 --> 00:14:25,270 it's not hard to tell 248 00:14:25,270 --> 00:14:27,110 he is actually a kind person. 249 00:14:27,900 --> 00:14:30,160 And what he lacks most is military power. 250 00:14:30,470 --> 00:14:31,950 If I help him, 251 00:14:31,950 --> 00:14:34,480 he will turn the tables and ascend the throne. 252 00:14:34,670 --> 00:14:36,110 Only when he becomes the emperor 253 00:14:36,110 --> 00:14:39,000 can I have enough ability to protect you, Mother. 254 00:14:40,170 --> 00:14:41,190 But now, 255 00:14:41,580 --> 00:14:44,110 the Zhenbei Army is your biggest bargaining chip. 256 00:14:44,110 --> 00:14:46,230 You have to be gentle 257 00:14:46,240 --> 00:14:48,150 to Mai and other generals. 258 00:14:48,260 --> 00:14:49,920 Don't let them betray you. 259 00:14:50,910 --> 00:14:52,110 Mother, don't worry. 260 00:14:52,190 --> 00:14:53,450 I'll keep that in mind. 261 00:15:04,840 --> 00:15:05,540 Your Majesty, 262 00:15:05,540 --> 00:15:07,030 Marquis Dingnan entered the city at 1 p.m. 263 00:15:07,030 --> 00:15:09,160 and went back to his mansion directly. 264 00:15:21,750 --> 00:15:23,520 Did he come back alone? 265 00:15:23,700 --> 00:15:25,430 He came back to Shengdu together with Mai Sui, 266 00:15:25,430 --> 00:15:26,590 General Yunhui. 267 00:15:33,150 --> 00:15:36,630 That "Little God of War"? 268 00:15:37,510 --> 00:15:38,070 Yes. 269 00:15:39,110 --> 00:15:41,640 Your Majesty, when do you plan to summon them? 270 00:15:42,750 --> 00:15:43,430 No hurry. 271 00:15:46,870 --> 00:15:51,190 Let the crown prince and Prince Kang welcome them for me. 272 00:15:53,470 --> 00:15:55,470 Ask someone to pay attention to them 273 00:15:55,540 --> 00:15:59,390 and see which one of them acts differently. 274 00:16:00,550 --> 00:16:01,610 Yes, Your Majesty. 275 00:16:20,270 --> 00:16:22,750 Father is slightly ill. 276 00:16:23,590 --> 00:16:26,270 Under His Majesty's orders, my brother and I 277 00:16:26,790 --> 00:16:30,650 are giving you, Cousin and General Mai, this dinner for your arrival. 278 00:16:31,110 --> 00:16:33,030 You two don't need to stand on ceremony. 279 00:16:33,030 --> 00:16:34,870 Make yourselves at home. 280 00:16:35,030 --> 00:16:37,390 Thank you, Cousin. 281 00:16:38,590 --> 00:16:40,050 Thank you, Second Cousin. 282 00:16:40,710 --> 00:16:42,040 His Majesty is not well. 283 00:16:42,190 --> 00:16:43,550 I should visit him, 284 00:16:43,830 --> 00:16:46,430 but I was afraid that I would disturb him. 285 00:16:47,190 --> 00:16:49,470 Father just caught a cold. 286 00:16:49,710 --> 00:16:51,170 There's nothing serious. 287 00:16:51,790 --> 00:16:52,990 Don't worry, Cousin. 288 00:16:53,260 --> 00:16:53,780 Come on. 289 00:16:56,070 --> 00:16:59,790 Cousin, General Mai, I'd like to propose a toast 290 00:17:00,950 --> 00:17:03,590 to celebrate your triumphant 291 00:17:03,780 --> 00:17:05,510 and safe return to the capital. 292 00:17:07,470 --> 00:17:10,390 Before, you even tried to kill her; 293 00:17:10,960 --> 00:17:12,560 now you are 294 00:17:12,560 --> 00:17:14,630 like a close family. 295 00:17:15,470 --> 00:17:17,750 You've opened my eyes today. 296 00:17:17,890 --> 00:17:19,109 Second Cousin, 297 00:17:20,910 --> 00:17:22,770 I don't understand what you said. 298 00:17:23,740 --> 00:17:25,750 Cousin, you are really 299 00:17:25,750 --> 00:17:27,990 a broad-minded person. 300 00:17:28,620 --> 00:17:30,150 Since you don't mind, 301 00:17:30,310 --> 00:17:32,070 I won't be the villain here. 302 00:17:38,050 --> 00:17:40,990 If someone wanted my life, 303 00:17:41,190 --> 00:17:44,310 I wouldn't be able to be as generous as you. 304 00:17:44,310 --> 00:17:46,990 If a mere cup of wine could make peace, 305 00:17:47,230 --> 00:17:50,870 then my life would be too cheap. 306 00:17:52,310 --> 00:17:53,240 Second Brother. 307 00:17:58,950 --> 00:17:59,870 Look at me. 308 00:18:00,020 --> 00:18:02,070 I've always been straightforward. 309 00:18:02,390 --> 00:18:04,390 Brother, I guess you 310 00:18:04,550 --> 00:18:07,870 won't mind my impulsive words, will you? 311 00:18:11,870 --> 00:18:13,790 The ancient virtuous king Shun promoted eight sages 312 00:18:13,790 --> 00:18:16,510 and asked them to preach the five virtues all over the country: 313 00:18:16,510 --> 00:18:20,370 fathers being righteous, mothers loving, older brothers sociable… 314 00:18:20,910 --> 00:18:22,390 Is it Yu who's outside? 315 00:18:35,870 --> 00:18:36,660 Father. 316 00:18:38,780 --> 00:18:39,590 Second Uncle. 317 00:18:44,160 --> 00:18:45,390 This is Uncle Yizhi. 318 00:18:45,910 --> 00:18:47,950 That's General Mai. 319 00:18:48,380 --> 00:18:49,200 Uncle Yizhi. 320 00:18:50,490 --> 00:18:51,410 General Mai. 321 00:18:52,590 --> 00:18:53,510 Your Highness. 322 00:18:54,630 --> 00:18:55,270 Yu, 323 00:18:56,310 --> 00:18:57,710 recite what you just said 324 00:18:58,150 --> 00:18:59,670 to me again. 325 00:19:00,120 --> 00:19:00,670 Yes. 326 00:19:01,110 --> 00:19:02,750 The ancient virtuous king Shun promoted eight sages 327 00:19:02,750 --> 00:19:05,270 and asked them to preach the five virtues all over the country: 328 00:19:05,270 --> 00:19:09,130 fathers being righteous, mothers loving, older brothers sociable… 329 00:19:09,510 --> 00:19:11,190 elder brothers sociable… 330 00:19:12,150 --> 00:19:12,790 Uncle, 331 00:19:12,950 --> 00:19:15,230 I just learned this passage of Annals of the Five Emperors, 332 00:19:15,230 --> 00:19:16,470 but I forgot it. 333 00:19:16,470 --> 00:19:17,800 Can you teach me, Uncle? 334 00:19:18,870 --> 00:19:19,390 Well... 335 00:19:22,790 --> 00:19:25,230 Yu, don't make things difficult for me. 336 00:19:25,820 --> 00:19:28,710 I'm not even as knowledgeable as you. 337 00:19:30,910 --> 00:19:32,590 The ancient virtuous king Shun promoted eight sages 338 00:19:32,590 --> 00:19:36,050 and asked them to preach the five virtues all over the country: 339 00:19:36,270 --> 00:19:37,750 fathers being righteous, mothers loving, 340 00:19:37,750 --> 00:19:39,870 elder brothers sociable, younger ones respectful, and children dutiful. 341 00:19:39,870 --> 00:19:42,110 Within the empire, there was peace and, beyond it, submission. 342 00:19:42,110 --> 00:19:44,790 In this sentence, the five virtues 343 00:19:45,110 --> 00:19:47,070 are similar to what Mencius said: 344 00:19:48,110 --> 00:19:49,920 "There should be affection between fathers and sons, 345 00:19:49,920 --> 00:19:51,470 affiliation between monarchs and courtiers, 346 00:19:51,470 --> 00:19:53,150 distinction between husbands and wives, 347 00:19:53,150 --> 00:19:55,150 order between seniors and juniors, 348 00:19:55,390 --> 00:19:57,710 and trust among friends." 349 00:19:59,160 --> 00:20:02,870 If we can practice what the saints said, 350 00:20:02,990 --> 00:20:04,990 our family will be harmonious, 351 00:20:05,230 --> 00:20:08,230 and we have strength to spare to make the world better. 352 00:20:09,690 --> 00:20:10,390 Yu, 353 00:20:11,310 --> 00:20:14,350 don't forget it again. 354 00:20:14,470 --> 00:20:15,710 Yes, Father. 355 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:18,800 Uncle, you should remember it, too, 356 00:20:18,830 --> 00:20:21,470 so that your teacher won't punish you. 357 00:20:26,070 --> 00:20:26,620 Yes. 358 00:20:27,700 --> 00:20:29,060 Yu, you're right. 359 00:20:30,230 --> 00:20:31,950 You must study hard, Yu. 360 00:20:32,430 --> 00:20:34,880 Don't be as ignorant as me. 361 00:20:35,870 --> 00:20:37,400 Yes, I'll keep that in mind. 362 00:20:37,900 --> 00:20:38,700 You may leave. 363 00:20:40,390 --> 00:20:41,450 I'll take my leave. 364 00:20:50,070 --> 00:20:52,040 I feel dizzy 365 00:20:52,600 --> 00:20:54,080 before drinking. 366 00:20:55,710 --> 00:20:58,230 I apologize to you, Brother. 367 00:21:01,230 --> 00:21:01,830 Cousin, 368 00:21:02,160 --> 00:21:04,560 I'll treat you to wine another day. 369 00:21:09,590 --> 00:21:10,850 We have plenty of time. 370 00:21:11,110 --> 00:21:13,350 Go back and rest early. 371 00:21:16,390 --> 00:21:17,900 Goodbye, Second Cousin. 372 00:21:19,160 --> 00:21:20,820 Farewell, Prince Kang. 373 00:21:30,070 --> 00:21:31,200 Why do you choose me? 374 00:21:34,910 --> 00:21:36,260 Because Your Royal Highness 375 00:21:36,260 --> 00:21:38,220 is the legitimate crown prince. 376 00:21:38,550 --> 00:21:40,470 Besides, you have a kind heart. 377 00:21:40,680 --> 00:21:43,010 You will certainly be a virtuous emperor. 378 00:21:46,630 --> 00:21:47,190 Good. 379 00:21:48,070 --> 00:21:49,800 Since you have such intention, 380 00:21:50,350 --> 00:21:52,230 I won't let you down. 381 00:21:59,670 --> 00:22:02,680 However, we're always feeling troubled and uneasy 382 00:22:03,360 --> 00:22:05,110 after we came back this time. 383 00:22:05,980 --> 00:22:08,230 If we can't return to Yuzhou safely, 384 00:22:08,900 --> 00:22:10,700 everything I promised you today 385 00:22:11,350 --> 00:22:12,710 will go up in smoke. 386 00:22:16,350 --> 00:22:17,400 Let me think. 387 00:22:30,230 --> 00:22:31,030 I have an idea. 388 00:22:32,590 --> 00:22:36,110 General Mai, are you willing to take Yu as your disciple? 389 00:22:38,300 --> 00:22:38,950 Well... 390 00:22:42,260 --> 00:22:43,660 Father would do Yu a favor 391 00:22:44,310 --> 00:22:47,350 if not do me one. 392 00:22:53,310 --> 00:22:54,620 Thank you, Your Royal Highness. 393 00:22:54,620 --> 00:22:56,420 Thank you, Your Royal Highness. 394 00:22:57,810 --> 00:23:00,670 Cousin, General Mai, you don't have to be so polite. 395 00:23:01,430 --> 00:23:02,990 We'll take our leave. 396 00:23:03,370 --> 00:23:04,140 Please. 397 00:23:19,700 --> 00:23:20,990 Are you all dead? 398 00:23:23,670 --> 00:23:24,870 What's the use of you? 399 00:23:26,310 --> 00:23:28,240 Your Highness, you must hold back. 400 00:23:29,470 --> 00:23:30,920 Hold back. Hold back. 401 00:23:32,070 --> 00:23:33,240 Father bullied me. 402 00:23:33,710 --> 00:23:35,310 The crown prince bullied me. 403 00:23:35,470 --> 00:23:36,910 Now, even Qi Yu, a little kid, 404 00:23:36,910 --> 00:23:38,590 can humiliate me in public. 405 00:23:42,990 --> 00:23:44,790 How long do I have to bear with it? 406 00:23:47,470 --> 00:23:49,000 To achieve great things, 407 00:23:49,000 --> 00:23:52,600 you should bear with the things unbearable for ordinary people. 408 00:24:03,630 --> 00:24:04,230 Who is it? 409 00:24:04,990 --> 00:24:05,590 Me. 410 00:24:06,710 --> 00:24:07,480 Come in. 411 00:24:14,200 --> 00:24:15,710 Is this place okay for you? 412 00:24:16,470 --> 00:24:17,390 Of course. 413 00:24:17,390 --> 00:24:20,450 This place is much more comfortable than the barracks. 414 00:24:20,520 --> 00:24:21,660 Why are you still up? 415 00:24:25,750 --> 00:24:26,950 I came here too early. 416 00:24:31,470 --> 00:24:32,110 By the way, 417 00:24:33,350 --> 00:24:34,870 I didn't do anything wrong to offend Princess Shenghua 418 00:24:34,870 --> 00:24:36,330 when I met her today, did I? 419 00:24:37,110 --> 00:24:38,190 Not at all. 420 00:24:38,470 --> 00:24:41,000 I just felt that you always wanted to run away. 421 00:24:44,190 --> 00:24:45,390 I know how you felt. 422 00:24:46,830 --> 00:24:48,790 If you are not ready yet, 423 00:24:49,550 --> 00:24:50,350 I can wait. 424 00:24:52,590 --> 00:24:54,270 We can proceed to the next stop 425 00:24:54,560 --> 00:24:55,890 whenever you are ready. 426 00:24:57,440 --> 00:24:58,230 Thank you. 427 00:25:03,790 --> 00:25:04,630 So, 428 00:25:05,220 --> 00:25:06,480 should you wash first, 429 00:25:06,830 --> 00:25:07,870 or should I? 430 00:25:10,220 --> 00:25:10,860 Get lost. 431 00:25:42,010 --> 00:25:45,110 He and the crown prince went to talk in the inside room? 432 00:25:45,350 --> 00:25:45,950 Yes. 433 00:25:48,830 --> 00:25:50,590 I've already sent someone to investigate. 434 00:25:50,590 --> 00:25:51,590 Don't worry, Your Majesty. 435 00:25:51,590 --> 00:25:52,950 I won't miss a word. 436 00:26:09,870 --> 00:26:10,550 Uncle Shi, 437 00:26:11,110 --> 00:26:12,070 I'm sorry. 438 00:26:23,410 --> 00:26:25,230 Please rise, Generals. 439 00:26:25,870 --> 00:26:27,270 Thank you, Your Majesty. 440 00:26:29,860 --> 00:26:31,510 I'm glad 441 00:26:33,030 --> 00:26:34,420 that the Zhenbei Army had an enormous victory. 442 00:26:34,420 --> 00:26:36,390 Both of you have done a great job. 443 00:26:36,390 --> 00:26:38,230 What reward do you want? 444 00:26:39,620 --> 00:26:41,310 Haven't Your Majesty already rewarded 445 00:26:41,310 --> 00:26:42,520 all the people in the Zhenbei Army? 446 00:26:42,520 --> 00:26:43,590 That's business. 447 00:26:43,950 --> 00:26:45,610 It's for the outsiders to see. 448 00:26:45,750 --> 00:26:50,270 Today, I want to reward you two in private. 449 00:26:52,430 --> 00:26:54,310 I do have a request. 450 00:26:54,990 --> 00:26:55,670 Go ahead. 451 00:26:57,400 --> 00:26:59,130 Although General Shi surrendered, 452 00:26:59,130 --> 00:27:01,950 he did it for the safety of the people inside the city. 453 00:27:01,950 --> 00:27:04,750 So, after Your Majesty finds out the whole truth, 454 00:27:05,380 --> 00:27:08,510 could we bury General Shi's body in whole? 455 00:27:23,980 --> 00:27:24,590 Approved. 456 00:27:26,050 --> 00:27:27,450 Thank you, Your Majesty. 457 00:27:33,850 --> 00:27:35,270 This is 458 00:27:36,370 --> 00:27:40,080 the famous Charming Yama in the Zhenbei Army, right? 459 00:27:41,030 --> 00:27:42,560 I want to see you carefully. 460 00:27:43,590 --> 00:27:47,030 You are decisive in the army. 461 00:27:47,590 --> 00:27:48,650 I didn't expect you 462 00:27:48,650 --> 00:27:51,270 to be so good-looking. 463 00:27:52,480 --> 00:27:53,810 What reward do you want? 464 00:27:54,870 --> 00:27:56,510 Your Majesty, you flatter me. 465 00:27:56,510 --> 00:27:57,870 The victory of the Zhenbei Army 466 00:27:57,870 --> 00:28:00,270 is all down to Your Majesty's prestige. 467 00:28:00,420 --> 00:28:01,880 I dare not take the credit. 468 00:28:04,070 --> 00:28:04,750 Father, 469 00:28:05,060 --> 00:28:06,590 there's another piece of good news 470 00:28:06,590 --> 00:28:08,110 that I haven't told you. 471 00:28:09,190 --> 00:28:11,990 Yu admires General Mai very much. 472 00:28:12,020 --> 00:28:14,710 He has become General Mai's disciple. 473 00:28:18,320 --> 00:28:19,550 Really? 474 00:28:20,240 --> 00:28:21,830 Yu has always been weak. 475 00:28:21,830 --> 00:28:23,230 I've always wanted to 476 00:28:23,320 --> 00:28:25,150 find him a martial arts master 477 00:28:25,150 --> 00:28:26,390 to strengthen his body. 478 00:28:26,390 --> 00:28:29,470 But Yu only admires General Mai. 479 00:28:29,560 --> 00:28:31,760 I couldn't change his mind, 480 00:28:31,800 --> 00:28:34,110 so I had to fulfill his wish. 481 00:28:35,430 --> 00:28:38,150 It's good to strengthen his body. 482 00:28:38,990 --> 00:28:39,830 General Mai. 483 00:28:40,760 --> 00:28:43,470 You can discipline my grandson at will. 484 00:28:44,240 --> 00:28:45,670 If he doesn't behave, 485 00:28:46,430 --> 00:28:48,160 just teach him a lesson. 486 00:28:49,840 --> 00:28:51,750 Yes, Your Majesty. 487 00:28:53,870 --> 00:28:57,870 What reward do you want, General Mai? 488 00:28:57,950 --> 00:29:01,150 Can I really ask for anything? 489 00:29:01,710 --> 00:29:02,670 Anything. 490 00:29:03,070 --> 00:29:05,160 I want some silver. 491 00:29:11,010 --> 00:29:13,210 General Mai, have you made up your mind? 492 00:29:13,440 --> 00:29:16,630 It's a rare reward from His Majesty. 493 00:29:16,830 --> 00:29:19,090 Thank you for reminding me, Prince Kang. 494 00:29:19,110 --> 00:29:20,890 I'm afraid Your Majesty will laugh at me. 495 00:29:20,890 --> 00:29:22,350 I was poor when I was young. 496 00:29:22,350 --> 00:29:23,550 I used to starve often. 497 00:29:23,550 --> 00:29:26,270 That's why I'm short. 498 00:29:26,550 --> 00:29:28,350 I'm so traumatized by being poor 499 00:29:28,350 --> 00:29:30,160 that I just want more money. 500 00:29:30,210 --> 00:29:31,740 When there is no war one day, 501 00:29:31,870 --> 00:29:32,910 and I'm not needed, 502 00:29:32,910 --> 00:29:35,670 I can retire with money and return to my hometown. 503 00:29:36,910 --> 00:29:38,310 Return to your hometown? 504 00:29:38,710 --> 00:29:39,350 Fine. 505 00:29:40,710 --> 00:29:42,150 I'll reward you. 506 00:29:42,260 --> 00:29:43,350 Here, reward him. 507 00:29:43,870 --> 00:29:46,730 His Majesty rewarded General Mai with a silver bow. 508 00:29:47,290 --> 00:29:49,030 General Mai, take it. 509 00:29:51,330 --> 00:29:53,550 Thank you, Your Majesty! 510 00:29:53,830 --> 00:29:56,690 Besides, I'll reward you with 2,000 taels of silver 511 00:29:57,110 --> 00:29:58,510 and two country estates. 512 00:29:58,830 --> 00:30:00,870 Thank you, Your Majesty. 513 00:30:06,510 --> 00:30:07,310 Yizhi. 514 00:30:07,910 --> 00:30:08,910 Yes, Your Majesty. 515 00:30:08,910 --> 00:30:10,840 Now the official business is over, 516 00:30:12,510 --> 00:30:14,040 have a chat with your uncle. 517 00:30:14,280 --> 00:30:16,340 Let's not be a monarch and a courtier. 518 00:30:17,870 --> 00:30:19,430 I just don't understand. 519 00:30:21,190 --> 00:30:25,390 How did you turn from a dandy in Shengdu 520 00:30:26,110 --> 00:30:29,000 to someone like this? 521 00:30:29,590 --> 00:30:33,030 Even your two cousins are no match for you. 522 00:30:35,750 --> 00:30:37,410 You flatter me, Your Majesty. 523 00:30:37,670 --> 00:30:39,790 Both of my cousins are the chosen ones. 524 00:30:39,790 --> 00:30:40,670 They are the best of the best. 525 00:30:40,670 --> 00:30:42,130 I can't compare with them. 526 00:30:42,830 --> 00:30:44,230 Don't be modest. 527 00:30:44,510 --> 00:30:46,000 I'm just curious. 528 00:30:46,910 --> 00:30:49,030 You are so talented, 529 00:30:49,630 --> 00:30:53,230 yet you've pretended to be ignorant for over 20 years. 530 00:30:56,030 --> 00:30:57,710 Were you guarding against someone? 531 00:30:57,710 --> 00:30:58,510 I dare not. 532 00:30:59,510 --> 00:31:01,710 Your Majesty should know better than me 533 00:31:01,760 --> 00:31:03,740 what kind of a person I am. 534 00:31:04,750 --> 00:31:06,430 If I can be half as good as my father, 535 00:31:06,430 --> 00:31:07,960 I would thank Heaven for it. 536 00:31:17,470 --> 00:31:18,710 I knew it. 537 00:31:19,030 --> 00:31:19,750 Forget it. 538 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,750 I'm just asking. 539 00:31:21,910 --> 00:31:23,150 Don't mind. 540 00:31:23,150 --> 00:31:25,310 It's getting late. Get out of the palace. 541 00:31:25,310 --> 00:31:26,970 Don't make your mother worry. 542 00:31:27,830 --> 00:31:29,690 My sister is not easy to deal with. 543 00:31:32,190 --> 00:31:32,990 Your Majesty, 544 00:31:33,990 --> 00:31:36,150 I suddenly remembered something else 545 00:31:36,150 --> 00:31:37,790 to ask for your permission. 546 00:31:38,030 --> 00:31:38,990 What is it? 547 00:31:39,550 --> 00:31:42,320 I'd like Your Majesty to allow me to go to the Ministry of War 548 00:31:42,320 --> 00:31:44,350 to check the name list of the Zhenbei Army. 549 00:31:44,350 --> 00:31:45,110 Why? 550 00:31:45,520 --> 00:31:47,690 The Zhenbei Army was established on the basis of the Qingyu Military Coalition. 551 00:31:47,690 --> 00:31:48,790 The designation has just been decided. 552 00:31:48,790 --> 00:31:50,750 We need to register and check the number of people as soon as possible 553 00:31:50,750 --> 00:31:54,410 so that we can arrange for the distribution of pay and provisions. 554 00:31:55,270 --> 00:31:55,870 Approved. 555 00:31:56,600 --> 00:31:58,000 Thank you, Your Majesty. 556 00:32:02,430 --> 00:32:05,590 Do you think that Little God of War is useful? 557 00:32:08,190 --> 00:32:09,910 Based on what I saw today, 558 00:32:10,160 --> 00:32:13,740 General Mai doesn't seem as powerful as the rumor described. 559 00:32:16,010 --> 00:32:17,070 Go on. 560 00:32:17,360 --> 00:32:17,960 Yes. 561 00:32:18,880 --> 00:32:19,870 I think 562 00:32:20,360 --> 00:32:23,480 General Mai is actually a greedy man. 563 00:32:23,660 --> 00:32:27,390 He's easy to be bought over but not easy to trust. 564 00:32:30,060 --> 00:32:31,790 He pretended to be so, 565 00:32:32,230 --> 00:32:33,430 and you believed him? 566 00:32:34,200 --> 00:32:35,190 I'm not smart. 567 00:32:35,590 --> 00:32:37,450 How can I compare to Your Majesty? 568 00:32:38,400 --> 00:32:39,750 Enough. 569 00:32:40,750 --> 00:32:42,910 Don't act innocent in front of me. 570 00:32:47,470 --> 00:32:48,270 Your Majesty, 571 00:32:48,550 --> 00:32:50,280 it's time to take the medicine. 572 00:32:51,910 --> 00:32:53,670 Take the medicine. 573 00:32:59,750 --> 00:33:00,380 Mai. 574 00:33:00,940 --> 00:33:04,110 Why do you want to go to the Ministry of War to check the name list? 575 00:33:04,110 --> 00:33:05,370 Do you still remember? 576 00:33:05,510 --> 00:33:06,710 I told you 577 00:33:07,030 --> 00:33:07,870 Chen Qi said 578 00:33:08,310 --> 00:33:10,510 the people he brought to kill my parents 579 00:33:10,550 --> 00:33:11,680 weren't from Beimo. 580 00:33:12,270 --> 00:33:14,930 They were the Xuanwu Army disguised by our unit. 581 00:33:14,960 --> 00:33:16,910 That's why I want to go to the Ministry of War 582 00:33:16,910 --> 00:33:18,740 to check the deployment record back then. 583 00:33:18,740 --> 00:33:20,110 I see. I'll go with you. 584 00:33:45,350 --> 00:33:47,110 Greetings, Marquis Dingnan. 585 00:33:47,990 --> 00:33:51,470 What brings you here, Marquis Dingnan? 586 00:33:51,720 --> 00:33:53,030 Where is the minister? 587 00:33:54,150 --> 00:33:56,910 Today is the birthday of Primary Assistant Minister Zuo's younger son. 588 00:33:56,910 --> 00:34:00,150 The minister and our colleagues all went to the banquet. 589 00:34:00,470 --> 00:34:02,640 So, you two are the only ones 590 00:34:02,790 --> 00:34:04,650 here in the Ministry of War today? 591 00:34:05,030 --> 00:34:05,670 Yes. 592 00:34:05,910 --> 00:34:07,870 We're the only ones on duty here. 593 00:34:08,610 --> 00:34:10,710 Your Grace, do you want me to get the minister? 594 00:34:10,710 --> 00:34:11,350 No need. 595 00:34:12,190 --> 00:34:13,320 It's a piece of cake. 596 00:34:13,409 --> 00:34:14,770 You two are enough. 597 00:34:15,989 --> 00:34:17,790 What can I do for you, Your Grace? 598 00:34:18,909 --> 00:34:20,750 I want to check 599 00:34:21,150 --> 00:34:24,350 the name list of the officers and soldiers of the Zhenbei Army. 600 00:34:24,350 --> 00:34:26,150 You want to enter the archives room, Your Grace? 601 00:34:26,150 --> 00:34:27,679 That's right. Lead the way. 602 00:34:29,670 --> 00:34:31,070 Your Grace, please wait. 603 00:34:31,310 --> 00:34:33,170 Please show me the written order. 604 00:34:35,230 --> 00:34:36,389 What order? 605 00:34:36,659 --> 00:34:38,630 If you want to check the archives, Your Grace, 606 00:34:38,630 --> 00:34:41,790 you need to have Minister Du's handwritten order. 607 00:34:45,350 --> 00:34:47,710 I am the Marshal of the Zhenbei Army. 608 00:34:48,469 --> 00:34:50,800 I want to check the list of my own soldiers. 609 00:34:50,860 --> 00:34:52,060 Why do I need an order? 610 00:34:54,830 --> 00:34:55,750 No one 611 00:34:55,850 --> 00:34:58,980 is allowed to enter the archives room without the order. 612 00:34:59,510 --> 00:35:01,630 His Majesty has approved this matter. 613 00:35:01,630 --> 00:35:03,400 Even if His Majesty comes in person, 614 00:35:03,400 --> 00:35:05,750 I still have to follow the rules. 615 00:35:06,310 --> 00:35:07,110 I... 616 00:35:08,400 --> 00:35:09,080 Forget it. 617 00:35:10,680 --> 00:35:11,940 Let's go get the order. 618 00:35:44,870 --> 00:35:45,550 Mai. 619 00:35:45,610 --> 00:35:46,350 How is it? 620 00:35:46,770 --> 00:35:47,590 I got it. 621 00:35:50,750 --> 00:35:51,110 Let's go. 622 00:35:51,110 --> 00:35:51,510 Go. 623 00:35:53,740 --> 00:36:01,300 [Approved] [Marquis Dingnan and his subordinates will enter the Ministry of War to check the name list, and all the people in the Ministry should cooperate] 624 00:36:05,310 --> 00:36:06,910 It only consists of a few lines. 625 00:36:06,910 --> 00:36:09,240 How much longer are you going to read them? 626 00:36:10,870 --> 00:36:13,530 It's indeed the minister's handwritten order. 627 00:36:13,990 --> 00:36:14,950 Let's go, then. 628 00:36:15,540 --> 00:36:16,540 Your Grace, wait. 629 00:36:19,830 --> 00:36:20,880 What now? 630 00:36:28,250 --> 00:36:30,830 The archives room is a crucial place of the Ministry of War. 631 00:36:30,830 --> 00:36:33,690 The minister's order is only one of the conditions. 632 00:36:33,990 --> 00:36:37,680 You still need to register it in a few more books, Your Grace. 633 00:36:42,900 --> 00:36:43,810 So many? 634 00:36:44,110 --> 00:36:44,710 Yes. 635 00:36:45,080 --> 00:36:47,990 Who went into the archives room to check which archives? 636 00:36:47,990 --> 00:36:50,110 In which year and for what purpose? 637 00:36:50,730 --> 00:36:53,800 When are the archives taken out and when are they taken back in? 638 00:36:53,800 --> 00:36:56,130 Those should all be registered in detail. 639 00:36:56,660 --> 00:36:59,800 Why do I feel you're making things difficult for us on purpose? 640 00:36:59,800 --> 00:37:02,130 I dare not. You misunderstood. 641 00:37:02,350 --> 00:37:04,280 I'm just doing my job impartially. 642 00:37:07,750 --> 00:37:08,410 Let me do it. 643 00:37:14,240 --> 00:37:16,430 Please don't miss anything, General Mai. 644 00:37:16,430 --> 00:37:17,560 Thank you, General. 645 00:37:43,920 --> 00:37:48,630 [Invitation to Princess Shenghua] 646 00:37:49,330 --> 00:37:51,210 I don't know what day it is. 647 00:37:51,840 --> 00:37:53,430 As if they'd made a deal, 648 00:37:53,820 --> 00:37:55,620 they all came to invite me to admire the beauty of flowers. 649 00:37:55,620 --> 00:37:57,390 I don't know which mansion to go to. 650 00:37:55,680 --> 00:37:58,120 [Invitation to Princess Shenghua] 651 00:37:59,110 --> 00:38:01,030 It's all thanks to Young Marquis. 652 00:38:01,150 --> 00:38:04,350 His Highness is such a magnificent figure. 653 00:38:04,510 --> 00:38:06,110 Those families with daughters at the age of marriage 654 00:38:06,110 --> 00:38:07,510 have to make plans early. 655 00:38:09,110 --> 00:38:09,710 Forget it. 656 00:38:11,360 --> 00:38:12,490 Decline them for me. 657 00:38:12,550 --> 00:38:14,470 Just say that I'm not free recently 658 00:38:14,470 --> 00:38:16,150 and that I'll hold a banquet to invite them another day. 659 00:38:16,150 --> 00:38:16,790 Yes. 660 00:38:17,430 --> 00:38:18,150 Wait. 661 00:38:23,550 --> 00:38:25,110 I do have a good place to go. 662 00:38:38,150 --> 00:38:40,510 Come and see if this will work. 663 00:38:50,680 --> 00:38:51,350 Yes. 664 00:38:51,990 --> 00:38:53,670 Lord Zhang, please. 665 00:38:55,990 --> 00:38:57,670 General Mai, Young Marquis. 666 00:38:58,150 --> 00:38:59,310 I'm off duty now. 667 00:38:59,630 --> 00:39:01,800 Please come again tomorrow. 668 00:39:01,870 --> 00:39:02,800 What did you say? 669 00:39:03,670 --> 00:39:05,670 You just told me to take it slow. 670 00:39:06,030 --> 00:39:08,030 Now you ask me to come back tomorrow? 671 00:39:12,670 --> 00:39:14,310 Can you wait a little longer? 672 00:39:15,310 --> 00:39:16,710 We'll be ready very soon. 673 00:39:18,270 --> 00:39:18,990 Sorry. 674 00:39:19,510 --> 00:39:21,240 My mother is left at home alone. 675 00:39:21,430 --> 00:39:23,150 It can't be delayed. 676 00:39:25,670 --> 00:39:27,270 Stop pretending to be a filial son. 677 00:39:27,270 --> 00:39:27,830 Fine. 678 00:39:28,830 --> 00:39:29,670 In that case, 679 00:39:30,670 --> 00:39:32,990 we'll come another day. 680 00:39:38,910 --> 00:39:39,550 Sure. 681 00:39:40,910 --> 00:39:42,040 Thank you, General. 682 00:39:48,790 --> 00:39:49,430 Mai. 683 00:39:49,670 --> 00:39:51,530 I feel like someone is fooling us. 684 00:39:52,640 --> 00:39:53,630 You're right. 685 00:39:54,430 --> 00:39:56,660 Otherwise, how dare a mere civil official in the Ministry of War 686 00:39:56,660 --> 00:39:58,150 make things difficult for Marquis Dingnan? 687 00:39:58,150 --> 00:39:58,870 Yeah. 688 00:39:59,310 --> 00:40:00,350 Mai, listen. 689 00:40:00,510 --> 00:40:01,910 I didn't see this coming. 690 00:40:02,110 --> 00:40:06,150 We came directly to the Ministry of War from outside the city. 691 00:40:06,630 --> 00:40:07,830 Only a few people near His Majesty 692 00:40:07,830 --> 00:40:09,830 know about this. 693 00:40:10,150 --> 00:40:10,950 Could it be... 694 00:40:12,470 --> 00:40:13,200 Prince Kang? 695 00:40:15,270 --> 00:40:17,670 Their whole family is watching our family. 696 00:40:17,870 --> 00:40:18,930 He's just so snaky. 697 00:40:21,000 --> 00:40:22,630 Can you arrange some spies 698 00:40:22,630 --> 00:40:23,830 to keep an eye on them? 699 00:40:24,070 --> 00:40:25,470 This way, we can also know 700 00:40:25,550 --> 00:40:27,030 when something unusual happens. 701 00:40:27,030 --> 00:40:28,550 Yes, there is someone. 702 00:40:29,150 --> 00:40:30,430 We must get it even. 703 00:40:31,390 --> 00:40:32,510 Enough. 704 00:40:34,270 --> 00:40:36,510 Come with me to the Crown Prince's Mansion tomorrow. 705 00:40:36,510 --> 00:40:37,990 The Crown Prince's Mansion? 706 00:40:37,990 --> 00:40:39,650 Ask the crown prince for help. 707 00:40:40,030 --> 00:40:41,030 The crown prince? 708 00:40:42,550 --> 00:40:43,110 Let's go. 709 00:40:46,790 --> 00:40:56,330 [Quiet] 710 00:41:08,730 --> 00:41:10,590 [Quiet] 711 00:41:12,630 --> 00:41:16,230 I couldn't believe Shang should have turned to the crown prince. 712 00:41:18,510 --> 00:41:20,040 Can you still put up with it? 713 00:41:24,310 --> 00:41:25,630 Then you needn't. 714 00:41:31,950 --> 00:41:32,990 It's time.