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Yet Marquis Muyang has the Eight Evils in his faction,

Zhou Chengxiang, Wen Zhong, and Lv Cheng

are now captured and executed.

That Лу Чанфу would be dead soon.

Then, do we still kill the others?

All who have owed a debt of blood certainly deserve death.

Are you sure?

If we killed Лу Чанфу, Marquis Muyang will surely retaliate.

Considering the state of Prince Ding's house before,

and my circumstances now,

why fear his retaliation?

Your circumstances now?

You are married,

and have a Princess Consort.

Ye Li.

You're free to go now.

To where?

Anywhere you like.

You married me just to leave Lishan.

Now, we've been married awhile.

I could tell the Empress Dowager

that you and I

cannot get along well

and plead for a divorce.

You could return to the Ye Mansion or leave the capital.

Go to anywhere you desire.

Why stare at me?

You seem strange today.

Always urge me to leave,

even saying any place will do.

Are you planning rebellion?

Nonsense!

I just mean well.

Then, drink this soup up.

Or I have to rewarm it when it cools.

If you're doing this to repay my life-saving grace in the desert,

those pastries you gave me in the prison cart

have repaid it.

After all, without the pastries,

I wouldn't survive the prison life.

You remember me?

You never mentioned it. I thought you'd forgotten.

On our wedding day,

you said "Nice to meet you."

Wasn't it you who'd forgotten?

When did you remember me?

Did you recognize me right away,

or did it come to you later?

I'm talking to you about the divorce.

What I'm asking is also important.

Since we both want to ask the other first,

why not let the fate decide?

If the characters "Xide Tongbao" land facing up,

I'll do it your way

and talk about the divorce.

But if the coin comes down tails,

then you'll do my way.

Let's talk about when you remembered me.

Alright.

Then let's follow the fate.

We'll talk about the past first, then the divorce.

Tell me, when did you remember me?

Five watches at the Yin hour.

Sleep early, rise early.

Care for your health.

(Lu Mansion)

(Three quarters past the Yin hour is the court session.)

From Chongren Lane, via Yanximen Street, to the imperial city.

In such a long route,

no matter how cautious, one will reveal weak spots.

We could set an ambush ahead.

When he passes, we'll unleash the bolts,

ensuring his death.

Difficult.

Do you know?

Лу Чанфу's carriage is no ordinary carriage.

(It seems mundane,)

(but actually,)

(inside is layers of elm wood sandwiching fine steel.)

(Furthermore, it's guarded by experts.)

We could take action,

but if that strike fails,

it will only make him vigilant.

It won't be easy to strike again.

(Danque Gate)

(From Daming Palace's Longwei Path to Danque Gate,)

(officials disarm and enter on foot.)

(Within Imperial Palace, Лу Чанфу cannot bring any guards.)

(Once the court adjourns,)

(it's time for the imperial guards changing shifts.)

(Besides, the security here is weak.)

Perfect for killing him.

Good.

Then our people

set ambush atop tall buildings.

Lord Lu.

Good.

Good.

Good.

Congrats!

Military Governor Lu.

Congrats, Military Governor Lu!

Congrats...

No.

Military Governor Lu.

(Лу Чанфу)

Right. Someone from Ye family came,

asking you to go attend the reunion banquet

for Madam's birthday next month.

Reunion banquet?

Your Majesty.

Empress Dowager.

Marquis Muyang is unwell, so absent today.

In capital region, four high ministers have fallen consecutively.

Jingzhao Prefecture has investigated tirelessly, but found nothing.

I am

too ashamed to hold this position.

Punish me, Your Majesty.

Magistrate Gongshu, don't say that.

Bandits rise all over.

First, they killed Yuan Fang.

Then, they slew four ministers.

Their ferocity is evident.

Magistrate Gongshu, how could you prevent it?

I cannot blame you alone.

You've been in charge of Jingzhao Prefecture for six years,

and righted thirty-six wrongful convictions.

Both Mother and I are well aware of this.

Never mention the punishment again.

Mother, what do you think?

You speak truth.

Thank you for your grace and kindness.

Your Majesty.

Empress Dowager.

Huaixi is the key to control the Jianghuai region.

With Military Governor Лу Чанфу now dead,

I suggest to fill role with talent soon.

Any recommendation?

I have a candidate to recommend.

I believe Gongshu Yang suits this position.

In Xide's Fifth Year, chaos broke out in Huaizhou Army.

He was once the Magistrate of Jingzhao Prefecture,

overseeing the grain shipment there.

He shattered thirteen bands of water bandits, truly a capable officer.

Minister Gongshu truly boasts notable achievements.

Moreover, he was elevated by Mother.

He is a man of honor.

Though Huaixi is perilous today,

it precisely requires a devoted minister like him.

What do you think, Mother?

Makes sense.

Minister Gongshu, will you accept this appointment?

I

accept.

I'll do whatever you say, Your Majesties.

Good.

Draft an edict.

- Yes. - Yes.

Promote Gongshu Yang from Jingzhao Prefecture

to Honorary Minister of War,

and appoint him as Military Governor of Huaixi.

Bestow upon him Linfu Golden Armor.

In three days, he departs to assume office.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

as Magistrate Gongshu rises to become Military Governor of Huaixi,

we need a new Magistrate of Jingzhao Prefecture.

It also requires a suitable candidate.

You speak well.

I think in these times of rampant banditry,

the successor must have military experience

to intimidate such petty villains.

Do you have a recommendation?

Prince Ding,

Mo Шиуяао.

The Mingde Hall today was quite lively.

Murong Shen recommended you as Magistrate of Jingzhao Prefecture.

Zhang Hengyuan was the first to refute.

He said you...

He said

that you're a cripple and a condemned sinner,

unfit for such a crucial post.

And other members of Marquis Muyang's faction

said you've stayed indoors for many years

and are solitary,

shunning all company,

couldn't manage the affairs of Jingzhao Prefecture

and secure the peace throughout the capital well.

No need to state everything in such detail.

I'm just worried I might not convey it clearly.

Don't interrupt.

At this critical moment,

guess what happened?

Jin, make a guess.

The Duke Hua stood up

and supported you.

Duke Hua?

Yes.

Duke Hua.

He hadn't spoken at court in years.

But somehow he chose today to speak up.

Murong Shen and Marquis Muyang's faction were in a constant quarrel,

with no resolution.

But Duke Hua represents the military might of Dachu.

The moment he spoke,

the tide instantly turned.

He sent the losing faction stumbling into the city moat,

so they couldn't resist.

Then you were confirmed.

The Empress Dowager said nothing?

Perhaps she deferred to the Duke Hua.

Wrong.

Though the Marquis Muyang once basked in the Empress Dowager's favor,

he's ancient history now.

The current favorite is Gongshu Yang.

Though the young emperor

handed over Huaixi to him,

the Empress Dowager couldn't object.

The young emperor's open scheme is truly awe-inspiring!

As the emperor, one must be capable.

As if you attended court yourself today.

Sitting at home, I can still get the news.

That is my skill.

But we didn't

kill Лу Чанфу.

Who did it?

The emperor said anything?

If it was one persecuted by Лу Чанфу

and committed no further evils,

he could be pardoned.

Well, this individual is truly impressive.

If you find him, perhaps let him join us.

Right.

The capital's new magistrate is soon to take office.

How do you think?

I think you've been here far too long.

Time to go.

I heard a few days ago,

the Princess Consort set your study on fire?

The loss must be significant.

What a temper she has!

Feng Zhiyao,

you plant spies in my residence?

You sure have some guts.

I wouldn't dare.

Where's the Princess Consort?

She went out early this morning.

(Tomb of Seven Martyrs of Lishan)

(Former Teachers and Friends of Lishan)

Лу Чанфу framed you incited trouble,

and had you all burned alive.

Now that justice has been served.

Rest in peace.

Are you okay?

You ate too much this morning?

I didn't have breakfast at all.

It's the boatman's fault.

The constant swaying back and forth made me dizzy.

We're leaving soon.

Aren't you going to say something to them?

No need.

Let's go home.

Enjoy your meal.

(Tea)

What's your plan next?

Grandmother's birthday is next month.

Planning to go back to Ye Mansion.

Time to confront them?

It had to happen someday.

Just be careful in everything.

Earlier in Suixue Pass,

someone snatched Yuan Fang from us.

And now,

someone acted on the very same day we did,

killing Tian Feng, Chen Fenyan, and Lu Zhi.

Someone else is targeting Marquis Muyang behind the scenes.

Perhaps we're being watched too.

I'll be careful.

Still found nothing about those people at the Suixue Pass.

They retreat and advance with discipline, and are quite strong fighters.

If we can identify them, round them all up.

But without any leads,

they aren't our top priority.

For now, they are not our enemies.

Let them be as long as they don't hinder us.

Do you think

those who killed Tian Feng and the other two

could be the same group we encountered at the Suixue Pass?

Are they all working for the young emperor?

Not really.

Who else then?

Can't be the Empress Dowager's faction fighting among themselves.

In the court today,

besides the Emperor and the Empress Dowager's forces,

it must be the influence of Duke Hua's faction.

Tian Feng and his men served Marquis Muyang.

Now they're dead.

Whoever benefits most from this

was the mastermind behind this matter.

Makes sense.

Right.

I found a new place to settle in the capital.

No need to send messages to the Ye Mansion if you want me.

You're leaving the Ye Mansion?

Aren't you the head of their security?

Head of security is nothing special.

The beds at Ye Mansion are too hard.

The bedding is damp.

And food is bland every day.

Because of you,

I infiltrated into the Ye Mansion.

Three years through heat and cold was really hard work.

Now that business is done,

time for me to find somewhere else to settle.

So where's the new place?

Xiangqi Pavilion.

Xiangqi Pavilion?

Master Guan would tan your hide if he knew it.

He was wilder than me back when he was young.

Really?

Qingshuang,

is Master Guan really that sort?

I don't know.

Qingshuang

is here too?

Of course.

Li.

Have you been settling in alright at Prince Ding's Mansion?

I've been fine.

What about Qingshuang?

Has she gotten used to it?

Why couldn't she?

Senior brother.

What you should be worrying about isn't Qingshuang, but yourself.

Now Лу Чанфу is dead.

He was burned alive inside the palace.

That'd definitely attract scrutiny.

Living in such a flaunting place like Xiangqi Pavilion,

you should be extra careful.

I know it.

You also need to be careful.

That Prince Ding isn't one to underestimate.

Rest easy. We're getting along fine.

Really?

Really.

Before leaving Lishan,

I asked Senior He to divine my fortune.

He said that Prince Ding and I

will get along well

and have many heirs.

Well then,

how's Senior He?

He's been fine,

but always worrying about the tree in front of his house.

He told me many times

to help him

cut that tree down during this trip.

Let's go.

Excuse me,

check.

Your Highness.

What's the noise outside?

Who's here?

It's His Highness's friend.

In the front courtyard.

A friend?

Ding says

it's Feng Zhiyao from Qingfeng Mingyue Tower.

He's here to borrow a horse.

I'll go check.

Your Highness.

Shouldn't you freshen up a bit before meeting guests?

Alright.

But do hurry.

Jingfan isn't spirited enough.

I want your Lieyun.

You can't manage Lieyun.

Ridiculous!

If you can, why wouldn't I?

Jingfan is Lieyun's colt.

I won't ride the son.

I want its father.

Master Feng.

Lieyun was raised on desert wind and sand.

It recognizes its master.

Last year, it bit a Hu merchant's arm in West Market.

Be careful not to get hurt.

Tomorrow's the polo match. I need a fine steed.

Don't be stingy.

Back then, it fought through three towns in Cangbei.

Tomorrow, I'll ride it

and score three consecutive goals on the polo field.

Mo Lao'er.

Help me!

Help me!

Don't just watch me there!

Get out of the way!

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Good.

Let's go.

I'm not fine.

(Day and Night Diligence)

You know what?

The Princess Consort suits you rather well.

Let me use it.

I'll go meet your Princess Consort.

It's nothing, just a scratch.

How can it be nothing? Look, it's bleeding.

You told me to meet guests after freshening up.

I didn't expect

Master Feng's horsemanship to be so mediocre.

He dared to ride His Highness's horse?

Overestimating himself.

I am Feng Zhiyao from Qingfeng Mingyue Tower.

Pleased to meet you.

You got injured today because of me.

I felt quite guilty about it, so I brought ointment for you.

You were gossiping about me behind my back?

Someone like him won't hold it against you.

Apologize to Master Feng.

- Pardon my offense. - It's alright.

Just joking.

Please.

Thank you.

This Ice Toad Ointment

is excellent for healing wounds.

I'll gift you a set of twelve colors rouge

as a compensation tomorrow.

I'll take the ointment,

but not the rouge. I don't need it.

Fine.

Since you accept this ointment,

I'll assume you accepted my apology.

Rouge isn't essential, anyway.

However,

I could give you a formula.

What kind of formula?

A secret formula to cure His Highness's peculiar temper.

Please tell.

His Highness

has gotten used to being alone over the years.

He needs a beautiful wife like you.

In my opinion,

let him spend less time indoors

and take him out more to experience

the hustle and bustle of ordinary life.

Then his peculiar temper will fade away.

His Highness is such a well-behaved person.

Master Feng, don't lead him astray.

He doesn't need my lead.

His Highness is as cunning as a squid, full of schemes.

See?

Next time you gossip behind someone's back,

keep your voice down.

Farewell.

♪Huainan rice fills tribute boats♪

♪Longyou grapes inebriate royal towers♪

♪A hundred performances are staged on the Linde Hall♪

Sigh over a hundred years?

These lyrics likely originate from Lishan, don't they?

Lishan?

It has been many years

since I met old acquaintances.

Are you thinking of Wanzhou?

Back then, we had no choice.

It was good for Wanzhou

to stay at Lishan.

How are things at Prince Ding's Mansion?

They've been married for some time now.

Your Majesty,

the Princess Consort has been relatively idle lately.

Ms. Wen

has been living a reclusive life.

I heard

she refused to see the Princess Consort the first day after the wedding.

Would you like to meet her?

(Shende Shop)

We've suffered a significant loss.

Sorry for that.

In recent years, the common people have mostly practiced frugality.

The porcelain market in the capital is indeed depressed.

My luck hasn't been good either.

Some days ago,

a boatload of fabrics

to Yangzhou got ruined.

The boat capsized, and the fabrics were all lost.

Indeed.

I'm having my unlucky year.

Your Highness,

my shop is located in the most remote corner of East Market.

It rarely sees customers on normal days.

Plus, much of the stored grain has spoiled,

hence the losses.

The antique shop business is tough.

Your Highness.

I feel deeply ashamed.

I hope to resign from this position.

Yes, Your Highness.

We aren't

cut out for this steward position.

I think you should handle it yourself.

You hail from Lishan,

full of learning and wisdom.

Surely you have the means to manage the shops properly,

turning losses into profits.

Yes.

After quitting your jobs, where do you all intend to go?

My son is about to take the civil exams.

I must go be with him.

My parents are getting on in years,

so I must go be with them.

I've been worn out lately,

and want to travel around

to unwind.

Right.

I've been in the capital for several years.

And now,

I found my loved one.

I plan to get married.

You even found love in managing the shop?

It shows this shop

has quite auspicious Feng Shui.

I see.

Running a business is challenging.

These past years, you have worked hard.

Not at all.

Grandfather once taught me

to treat meritorious people well.

I will remember

your loyalty and dedication.

You flatter me.

Before I leave,

Master Zhu entrusted me with

this recommendation letter for Steward Yang's son.

He asked me to deliver it to Lord Zhou, who oversees this year's civil exams.

Your son is Master Zhu's last disciple.

I bet Lord Zhou would look after him.

Impossible!

How could my son be Master Zhu's disciple?

Back in Yangzhou,

you curried favor with a fellow villager of Master Zhu to secure admission.

Master Zhu is a literary authority.

Would he lie just to claim a relationship with you?

Mind your words.

Lishan's current status is uncertain.

You are jeopardizing my son's career path.

You should be the one to mind your words.

Lishan has sealed its gate just to compile texts.

The palace guards have been stationed

to keep the tranquility of the mountain.

You rashly presume imperial intentions, trying to condemn Lishan.

This is a grave offense.

Steward Wang.

Over these years, those on the mountain have lacked food.

Thank you for frequently sending rice and provisions there.

N-Not me.

I never did that.

Lishan Mountain

is heavily guarded.

How could I possibly send anything?

Your Highness.

Don't slander me.

This could cost me my life!

The teachers on the mountain can all attest to this.

Wait, impossible!

Impossible!

Impossible!

Steward Zhou.

What do you think?

Your Highness,

I might've took the wrong ledger.

I'll review accounts again

and get you a detailed ledger.

You must account

for everything carefully.

Otherwise,

he'll break your legs.

Yes.

Yes.

How about you guys?

Yes.

Perhaps we made a mistake.

We'll go back and check.

- Right! - Right!

Let's go.

Well...

Hurry.

Let's go.

I told you we shouldn't do so.

Exactly.

Your Highness.

We have no steward now.

I have a candidate in mind.

Wei Zhuang.

Zhuang.

- Aunt Wang. - Wonderful news!

Someone sent you a job offer,

asking you to be steward.

A job offer?

Which shop?

Shende Shop.

I heard from my husband

that the items there

are all worth a fortune.

Just a water cup this big alone can fetch fifty string.

If Wei Zhuang can secure this steward position,

your family's hardships would finally be over.

(Employment Contract for Shende Shop Steward)

(Shende Shop)

You need a steward?

Yes.

Your Highness,

want to eat something?

Even for composing a new piece, you shouldn't play for days without rest.

How can your body handle this?

Your Highness.

An imperial decree

requires you and His Highness to enter tomorrow.

His Highness and I?

Yes.

Along with Prince Ding and Princess Ding.

You're still up?

We're about to enter the palace tomorrow.

Yet you can sleep soundly?

We'll go meet the Empress Dowager tomorrow,

so I should rest early,

regulate my breath

and perform well tomorrow.

I didn't expect you would be so carefree.

Should I be nervous?

Lishan Academy has been neglected for eight years.

The Empress Dowager suddenly summons you.

Shouldn't you be nervous?

Lishan Academy has been closed for years

without receiving the emperor's summons,

because it's been compiling texts these years.

But I think

the Empress Dowager has never forgotten the teachers on Lishan Mountain,

Otherwise, she wouldn't dispatch guards to protect Lishan's tranquility.

Do you truly think so?

I have admired the Empress Dowager since childhood

and often met the Empress Dowager with my mom.

The Empress Dowager bestowed upon me

palace-exclusive Jiuchong cakes and Guifei fruits.

She has shown kindness to my mom and me.

So, I have nothing to nervous about.

In that case,

rest early.

Your Highness.

Take it easy.

Your Highness.

I didn't sleep well last night and woke up late.

Sorry.

Let's go.

Let me do it.

Your Highness.

Let me handle this menial task.

It's nothing.

Let's go.

So heavy.

(Pastry)

Li, slow down.

Your Majesty.

Li.

Your Majesty, I've missed you so much.

You've grown taller.

Wanzhou.

Mom.

It's been years.

Have you settled back into life in the capital?

Very well.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your maternal grandfather, Headmaster Xu, was once my teacher too.

How has he been?

And how are the other teachers?

Your Majesty,

they're all well.

Grandfather is in good health, busy compiling texts.

Knowing I was coming down the mountain, he asked me to convey his regards to you.

The other teachers are well too.

They teach lessons

and assign coursework diligently.

What lessons are taught there now?

Astronomy, calendrics,

I Ching and numerology.

All are included.

Grandfather also instructs scholars

to stay informed on current affairs.

Really?

How does he teach these?

While proofing and annotating

the Treatise on Rivers and Waterways,

he often mentioned your remarkable feat

of changing the canal transport method back then.

Knowing after the rerouting,

thirty-thousand fewer trackers were conscripted,

and taxes were reduced by forty percent,

the teachers all say you demonstrate extraordinary governance talent,

and deeply admire you.

(Preview)

Your Highness.

Is Her Highness planning

to steal a tree?

Who's there?

Tree thief!

Stop!

Why cut a tree?

Could we talk inside?

Now you're embarrassed?

There's plenty of mud on your shoes.

What?

The trip from the Mansion to Shende Shop

is that challenging?

I went to help Wuyou fight.