1 00:01:35,520 --> 00:01:37,640 [Episode 5] 2 00:01:38,280 --> 00:01:40,000 I can help Your Majesty 3 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,959 take care of Lu Chang Fu's case. 4 00:01:41,959 --> 00:01:43,040 But I 5 00:01:43,040 --> 00:01:45,079 have three conditions. 6 00:01:45,079 --> 00:01:46,599 First, 7 00:01:46,599 --> 00:01:49,239 I'll deal with all obstacles and enemies blocking Your Majesty's way. 8 00:01:49,239 --> 00:01:50,560 In return, Your Majesty must help me 9 00:01:50,560 --> 00:01:52,280 clear the name of the Heiyun Cavalry, 10 00:01:52,280 --> 00:01:54,239 restore the reputation of our family, 11 00:01:54,239 --> 00:01:56,219 and find justice for my brother. 12 00:01:57,360 --> 00:01:59,280 Back then, General Xiu Wen said 13 00:01:59,280 --> 00:02:01,680 he entered the Capital following the late emperor's edict. 14 00:02:01,680 --> 00:02:03,280 But he could not show the edict. 15 00:02:03,280 --> 00:02:04,700 So... 16 00:02:05,359 --> 00:02:06,760 Without the edict, 17 00:02:06,760 --> 00:02:08,299 it will be difficult to overturn the case. 18 00:02:09,159 --> 00:02:10,520 When I was in prison, 19 00:02:10,520 --> 00:02:12,379 Marquis Muyang told me 20 00:02:13,639 --> 00:02:15,340 that he had destroyed the edict. 21 00:02:15,926 --> 00:02:17,840 Marquis Muyang was outrageous. 22 00:02:17,840 --> 00:02:19,539 Your Majesty, do you believe me? 23 00:02:21,240 --> 00:02:23,260 I believe you, Cousin. 24 00:02:25,160 --> 00:02:26,880 If Marquis Muyang is killed, 25 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:28,633 there may be a chance. 26 00:02:30,360 --> 00:02:31,360 Okay. 27 00:02:31,360 --> 00:02:33,039 You have my word. 28 00:02:33,039 --> 00:02:34,240 Before Marquis Muyang is dead, 29 00:02:34,240 --> 00:02:35,639 the court will never find peace. 30 00:02:35,639 --> 00:02:38,360 Secondly, I request the power of investigation. 31 00:02:38,360 --> 00:02:39,960 I want access to all archives 32 00:02:39,960 --> 00:02:41,560 and documents of the six ministries. 33 00:02:41,560 --> 00:02:42,879 I shall have the right to 34 00:02:42,879 --> 00:02:44,879 summon anyone involved in the case for questioning. 35 00:02:44,879 --> 00:02:46,599 I also request the power of arrest. 36 00:02:46,599 --> 00:02:48,520 For any official below the fifth rank involved in the case, 37 00:02:48,520 --> 00:02:49,719 I can skip the Dali Court 38 00:02:49,719 --> 00:02:51,120 and send them to the imperial prison. 39 00:02:51,120 --> 00:02:52,879 I request the right to submit secret reports. 40 00:02:52,879 --> 00:02:54,039 Information gathered by my detectives 41 00:02:54,039 --> 00:02:55,080 within the Capital's districts 42 00:02:55,080 --> 00:02:57,280 shall be reported directly to Your Majesty. 43 00:02:57,280 --> 00:02:59,159 Thirdly, 44 00:02:59,159 --> 00:03:01,073 I want a person. 45 00:03:02,919 --> 00:03:05,719 Lady. This is our new osmanthus cake. It is soft and not too sweet. 46 00:03:05,719 --> 00:03:07,360 Even the prefects' ladies specifically asked for it. 47 00:03:07,360 --> 00:03:09,160 - Alright. - This way. 48 00:03:09,160 --> 00:03:10,880 [Qingfeng Mingyue Tower] 49 00:03:17,240 --> 00:03:19,900 If Lu Chang Fu manages to go to Huaixi, 50 00:03:20,719 --> 00:03:23,080 it'll be impossible to solve the arms case, 51 00:03:23,080 --> 00:03:24,360 and it will be even harder 52 00:03:24,360 --> 00:03:26,060 to take down Marquis Muyang. 53 00:03:27,719 --> 00:03:29,879 His Majesty's message is clear. 54 00:03:29,879 --> 00:03:31,879 Lu Chang Fu 55 00:03:31,879 --> 00:03:33,424 cannot leave the Capital alive. 56 00:03:33,424 --> 00:03:34,843 Okay. 57 00:03:35,633 --> 00:03:36,804 Then let's kill him. 58 00:03:36,804 --> 00:03:38,920 Poison, sword, fire, or drowning. 59 00:03:39,560 --> 00:03:41,640 What do you prefer, Your Highness? 60 00:03:41,640 --> 00:03:44,240 Lu Chang Fu is guilty of heinous crimes. 61 00:03:44,240 --> 00:03:46,599 Though we can't get him legally punished now, 62 00:03:46,599 --> 00:03:48,500 he must die. 63 00:03:50,480 --> 00:03:52,260 What do you think, Cousin? 64 00:03:55,036 --> 00:03:56,840 I think 65 00:03:56,840 --> 00:03:58,506 if he is to die, 66 00:03:59,120 --> 00:04:01,640 he should die before all the officials, 67 00:04:01,640 --> 00:04:04,040 in broad daylight. 68 00:04:04,040 --> 00:04:06,240 But Mother... 69 00:04:06,240 --> 00:04:08,680 After all, Your Majesty shall come first. 70 00:04:11,480 --> 00:04:14,137 But Marquis Muyang has eight evil subordinates. 71 00:04:14,137 --> 00:04:15,680 Zhou Cheng Xiang, 72 00:04:15,680 --> 00:04:18,560 Wen Zhong and Lv Cheng have all been executed. 73 00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:20,830 And Lu Chang Fu will also be dead soon. 74 00:04:20,830 --> 00:04:23,240 Then, should we kill the rest? 75 00:04:23,240 --> 00:04:25,360 Those with blood on their hands 76 00:04:25,360 --> 00:04:26,759 should all be killed. 77 00:04:26,759 --> 00:04:28,579 Have you thought this through? 78 00:04:29,200 --> 00:04:31,070 If we kill Lu Chang Fu, 79 00:04:31,070 --> 00:04:33,699 Marquis Muyang will surely seek revenge. 80 00:04:35,480 --> 00:04:37,560 My family was ruined, 81 00:04:37,560 --> 00:04:39,720 and so am I now. 82 00:04:39,720 --> 00:04:42,199 Why should I be afraid of Marquis Muyang's revenge? 83 00:04:42,199 --> 00:04:44,480 So are you? 84 00:04:44,480 --> 00:04:46,160 You are married. 85 00:04:46,160 --> 00:04:48,413 You have a wife. 86 00:04:52,079 --> 00:04:53,319 Ye Li. 87 00:04:53,319 --> 00:04:55,493 You can leave now. 88 00:04:58,600 --> 00:05:00,160 Where would I go? 89 00:05:00,160 --> 00:05:02,040 Anywhere. 90 00:05:02,040 --> 00:05:04,959 You married me to leave Li Mountain. 91 00:05:04,959 --> 00:05:06,480 We have been married 92 00:05:06,480 --> 00:05:07,959 for some time now. 93 00:05:07,959 --> 00:05:10,193 I can report to the Empress Dowager 94 00:05:10,193 --> 00:05:11,440 that you and I 95 00:05:11,440 --> 00:05:13,000 are incompatible, 96 00:05:13,000 --> 00:05:14,970 and request a divorce. 97 00:05:14,970 --> 00:05:16,560 You can either return to your maiden family, 98 00:05:16,560 --> 00:05:18,400 or leave the Capital. 99 00:05:18,400 --> 00:05:19,904 It's a big world. 100 00:05:19,904 --> 00:05:21,860 You can go anywhere. 101 00:05:28,959 --> 00:05:30,586 Why are you looking at me? 102 00:05:31,519 --> 00:05:34,279 I think you're acting strange today. 103 00:05:34,279 --> 00:05:36,240 You keep urging me to leave. 104 00:05:36,240 --> 00:05:38,339 And you say I can go anywhere. 105 00:05:39,180 --> 00:05:40,639 Are you plotting a rebellion? 106 00:05:40,639 --> 00:05:42,453 Don't talk nonsense. 107 00:05:45,720 --> 00:05:47,360 I'm doing this for your own good. 108 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:50,480 Drink the soup. That's really for my good. 109 00:05:50,480 --> 00:05:52,953 Otherwise, if it gets cold, I'll have to heat it again. 110 00:06:02,466 --> 00:06:04,120 If you just want to repay me 111 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:06,459 for saving you in the desert back then, 112 00:06:07,640 --> 00:06:10,360 you can count the snacks you gave me when I was 113 00:06:10,360 --> 00:06:12,279 locked in the prisoner cart as your repayment. 114 00:06:12,279 --> 00:06:14,139 After all, without those snacks, 115 00:06:14,800 --> 00:06:17,039 I wouldn't have survived the hardships of prison. 116 00:06:19,519 --> 00:06:21,560 You remembered me? 117 00:06:21,560 --> 00:06:23,040 Why didn't you tell me? 118 00:06:23,040 --> 00:06:24,879 I thought you had forgotten. 119 00:06:24,879 --> 00:06:26,319 On our wedding day, 120 00:06:26,319 --> 00:06:27,480 you told me 121 00:06:27,480 --> 00:06:29,366 it was our first time meeting. 122 00:06:30,279 --> 00:06:32,500 Wasn't it you who had forgotten? 123 00:06:35,279 --> 00:06:37,800 When did you remember me? 124 00:06:37,800 --> 00:06:39,880 Did you recognize me at first sight, 125 00:06:39,880 --> 00:06:42,086 or was it only later? 126 00:06:45,439 --> 00:06:46,920 I'm talking to you about divorce. 127 00:06:46,920 --> 00:06:49,486 My question is also important. 128 00:06:54,879 --> 00:06:57,079 Since we both want an answer first, 129 00:06:57,079 --> 00:06:59,413 why don't we let the coin decide? 130 00:07:01,959 --> 00:07:04,720 If it's the side with "Xi De Tong Bao," 131 00:07:04,720 --> 00:07:06,040 I'll listen to you. 132 00:07:06,040 --> 00:07:07,899 We'll continue talking about divorce. 133 00:07:08,900 --> 00:07:10,480 If it's side with the star and moon pattern, 134 00:07:10,480 --> 00:07:11,760 then you'll listen to me. 135 00:07:11,760 --> 00:07:12,920 We'll talk about 136 00:07:12,920 --> 00:07:15,300 when you remembered me. 137 00:07:22,360 --> 00:07:23,760 [Xi De Tong Bao] 138 00:07:27,000 --> 00:07:28,040 Fine. 139 00:07:28,040 --> 00:07:30,079 I'll do as fate says. 140 00:07:30,079 --> 00:07:32,000 We'll talk about what happened before, 141 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,920 and then the divorce. 142 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:39,639 Tell me now. 143 00:07:39,639 --> 00:07:41,620 When did you remember me? 144 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:04,000 It's the fifth watch, the hour of Yin. 145 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,920 Early to bed, early to rise. 146 00:08:05,920 --> 00:08:08,480 Take care of yourself. 147 00:08:09,380 --> 00:08:12,753 [Lu's Mansion] 148 00:08:17,759 --> 00:08:20,160 The hour of Yin is when officials go to court. 149 00:08:20,160 --> 00:08:21,879 From Chongren Ward through Yanximen Street, 150 00:08:21,879 --> 00:08:23,623 and then to the Imperial City, 151 00:08:23,623 --> 00:08:25,264 it's such a long way. 152 00:08:25,264 --> 00:08:26,600 No matter how careful we are, 153 00:08:26,600 --> 00:08:28,144 there will inevitably be oversights. 154 00:08:28,144 --> 00:08:29,680 We can set an ambush in advance. 155 00:08:29,680 --> 00:08:31,560 When he passes by, we'll shoot arrows. 156 00:08:31,560 --> 00:08:33,840 We'll make sure he won't leave alive. 157 00:08:33,840 --> 00:08:35,084 It's difficult. 158 00:08:35,084 --> 00:08:36,160 You should know, 159 00:08:36,160 --> 00:08:38,833 Lu Chang Fu's carriage is no ordinary one. 160 00:08:38,833 --> 00:08:40,159 It doesn't look special, 161 00:08:40,159 --> 00:08:41,159 but actually, 162 00:08:41,159 --> 00:08:43,480 it's double-layered elm reinforced with steel. 163 00:08:43,480 --> 00:08:46,919 Moreover, the carriage is surrounded by expert fighters. 164 00:08:46,919 --> 00:08:48,480 We can have a try, 165 00:08:48,480 --> 00:08:50,320 but if we don't kill him in one strike, 166 00:08:50,320 --> 00:08:52,240 it will only alert him. 167 00:08:52,240 --> 00:08:54,940 It won't be easy to kill him after that. 168 00:09:20,480 --> 00:09:23,279 From Daming Palace's Longwei Road to Danque Gate, 169 00:09:23,279 --> 00:09:25,080 officials must walk unarmed. 170 00:09:25,080 --> 00:09:26,399 Inside the Imperial Palace, 171 00:09:26,399 --> 00:09:28,760 Lu Chang Fu isn't allowed to bring his bodyguards. 172 00:09:28,760 --> 00:09:29,980 When the court assembly is finished, 173 00:09:29,980 --> 00:09:31,080 the Imperial Guards will pass 174 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:33,200 cross halberds for the shift change. 175 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:35,879 Besides, the defense there is weak. 176 00:09:35,879 --> 00:09:38,040 It's the perfect place for his death. 177 00:09:38,040 --> 00:09:39,120 Okay. 178 00:09:39,120 --> 00:09:40,200 Then our men 179 00:09:40,200 --> 00:09:42,086 will hide in the high buildings. 180 00:10:00,480 --> 00:10:03,039 - Commissioner Lu. - Alright. 181 00:10:03,039 --> 00:10:04,159 Alright. 182 00:10:04,159 --> 00:10:05,840 - Alright. - Congratulations, Commissioner Lu. 183 00:10:05,840 --> 00:10:07,879 Commissioner Lu. 184 00:10:07,879 --> 00:10:09,279 Congratulations, Commissioner Lu. 185 00:10:09,279 --> 00:10:10,679 Congratulations, General... 186 00:10:10,679 --> 00:10:13,813 no, I mean, Commissioner Lu. 187 00:10:50,240 --> 00:10:52,046 [Lv Cheng] [Zhou Cheng Xiang] [Wen Zhong] 188 00:11:28,760 --> 00:11:31,080 By the way, someone from the Ye family came. 189 00:11:31,080 --> 00:11:33,399 They said next month is Madam's birthday. 190 00:11:33,399 --> 00:11:35,626 They want you back for a reunion dinner. 191 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:42,346 A reunion dinner? 192 00:11:46,039 --> 00:11:47,760 Your Majesty. Her Majesty. 193 00:11:47,760 --> 00:11:49,440 Marquis Muyang was unwell, 194 00:11:49,440 --> 00:11:51,353 so he didn't attend court. 195 00:11:56,600 --> 00:11:57,960 In the Capital's districts, 196 00:11:57,960 --> 00:11:59,759 four high-ranking officials have been killed in succession. 197 00:11:59,759 --> 00:12:01,759 Though we have investigated day and night, 198 00:12:01,759 --> 00:12:03,070 we have no leads. 199 00:12:03,070 --> 00:12:04,166 I... 200 00:12:04,166 --> 00:12:06,040 am too ashamed to lead the office. 201 00:12:06,040 --> 00:12:08,880 I beg Your Majesty for punishment. 202 00:12:09,960 --> 00:12:12,679 Minister Gongshu, that's not necessary. 203 00:12:12,679 --> 00:12:14,559 The bandits are getting bold. 204 00:12:14,559 --> 00:12:16,120 First, they killed Yuan Fang, 205 00:12:16,120 --> 00:12:17,764 and now the four court officials. 206 00:12:17,764 --> 00:12:19,279 They are so ruthless. 207 00:12:19,279 --> 00:12:21,840 It's impossible for you to stop them by yourself. 208 00:12:21,840 --> 00:12:23,559 I can't blame it only on you. 209 00:12:23,559 --> 00:12:25,960 Besides, you have led the office for six years, 210 00:12:25,960 --> 00:12:27,960 and overturned 36 wrongful cases. 211 00:12:27,960 --> 00:12:30,039 Mother and I are well aware of your service. 212 00:12:30,039 --> 00:12:32,360 Do not mention punishment again. 213 00:12:32,360 --> 00:12:33,980 What do you think, Mother? 214 00:12:34,960 --> 00:12:37,114 Your Majesty is correct. 215 00:12:39,559 --> 00:12:42,860 Thank you, Your Majesties, for your mercy. 216 00:12:46,840 --> 00:12:48,284 Your Majesty. 217 00:12:48,284 --> 00:12:49,320 Your Majesty the Empress Dowager. 218 00:12:49,320 --> 00:12:51,919 Huaixi is the strategic key to the Jianghuai region. 219 00:12:51,919 --> 00:12:54,360 Now that its commissioner, Lu Chang Fu, is dead, 220 00:12:54,360 --> 00:12:55,480 I think 221 00:12:55,480 --> 00:12:58,559 we must find a capable person for the position now. 222 00:12:58,559 --> 00:13:00,853 Does anyone have a recommendation? 223 00:13:06,920 --> 00:13:09,279 I have a recommendation. 224 00:13:09,279 --> 00:13:12,520 I think Gongshu Yang is fit for this position. 225 00:13:12,520 --> 00:13:14,720 During the Huaizhou army revolt in the fifth year of Xide, 226 00:13:14,720 --> 00:13:16,759 as the Governor of Jingzhao Prefecture, 227 00:13:16,759 --> 00:13:18,519 he oversaw the transport of Jianghuai grain. 228 00:13:18,519 --> 00:13:20,520 He defeated thirteen groups of pirates. 229 00:13:20,520 --> 00:13:22,440 He is a capable official. 230 00:13:22,440 --> 00:13:25,440 Minister Gongshu's achievements are indeed remarkable. 231 00:13:25,440 --> 00:13:27,480 Moreover, he was handpicked by Mother. 232 00:13:27,480 --> 00:13:28,960 He is a man of noble character. 233 00:13:28,960 --> 00:13:30,720 Since Huaixi is currently in peril, 234 00:13:30,720 --> 00:13:31,919 we need exactly someone 235 00:13:31,919 --> 00:13:34,200 loyal and diligent like him. 236 00:13:34,200 --> 00:13:36,126 What do you think, Mother? 237 00:13:37,320 --> 00:13:39,759 Your Majesty makes a point. 238 00:13:39,759 --> 00:13:40,969 Minister Gongshu, 239 00:13:40,969 --> 00:13:42,969 are you willing to take the position? 240 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:46,679 I... 241 00:13:46,679 --> 00:13:48,200 am willing. 242 00:13:48,200 --> 00:13:51,920 I shall follow the arrangements of Your Majesties. 243 00:13:51,920 --> 00:13:53,200 Okay. 244 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:54,780 Draft the decree. 245 00:13:57,039 --> 00:13:58,740 Yes. 246 00:13:59,320 --> 00:14:02,840 Promote Governor Gongshu Yang to the Acting Chancellor of War 247 00:14:02,840 --> 00:14:05,720 and appoint him as Huaixi Military Commissioner. 248 00:14:05,720 --> 00:14:07,159 Give him the Qilin Tally and the Golden Armor. 249 00:14:07,159 --> 00:14:10,000 He shall leave the Capital for his position three days later. 250 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:11,906 Thank you, Your Majesty. 251 00:14:13,919 --> 00:14:15,320 Your Majesty. 252 00:14:15,320 --> 00:14:18,386 Since Governor Gongshu is promoted to Huaixi Military Commissioner, 253 00:14:18,386 --> 00:14:20,759 the Governor of Jingzhao Prefecture position is now vacant. 254 00:14:20,759 --> 00:14:23,159 We should find a person for that position. 255 00:14:23,159 --> 00:14:25,600 You are right. 256 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:26,840 I think, 257 00:14:26,840 --> 00:14:28,920 with the bandits out of control, 258 00:14:28,920 --> 00:14:30,640 this person must have military experience 259 00:14:30,640 --> 00:14:32,960 to deal with these evil bandits. 260 00:14:34,320 --> 00:14:37,240 Do you have a recommendation? 261 00:14:37,240 --> 00:14:38,440 Prince Ding, 262 00:14:38,440 --> 00:14:40,226 Mo Xiu Yao. 263 00:14:49,520 --> 00:14:50,840 Minde Hall was 264 00:14:50,840 --> 00:14:52,679 quite a scene today. 265 00:14:52,679 --> 00:14:55,559 Murong Shen recommended you as Governor of Jingzhao Prefecture. 266 00:14:55,559 --> 00:14:57,320 Zhang Heng Yuan was the first to stand out and object. 267 00:14:57,320 --> 00:14:58,600 He said you... 268 00:14:58,600 --> 00:14:59,920 It's his word. 269 00:14:59,920 --> 00:15:02,137 He called you a cripple and a man in disgrace. 270 00:15:02,137 --> 00:15:04,440 He said you cannot handle such a heavy responsibility. 271 00:15:04,440 --> 00:15:06,440 Marquis Muyang's other lackeys were even worse. 272 00:15:06,440 --> 00:15:08,080 They said you haven't left home for years, 273 00:15:08,080 --> 00:15:10,639 and that you're eccentric, refusing to socialize with anyone. 274 00:15:10,639 --> 00:15:12,639 You can't manage the affairs of the Capital Prefecture 275 00:15:12,639 --> 00:15:14,840 and ensure the city's security. 276 00:15:14,840 --> 00:15:16,919 You don't need to repeat every word. 277 00:15:16,919 --> 00:15:19,120 I just want to make it clear. 278 00:15:19,120 --> 00:15:20,879 Don't interrupt. 279 00:15:20,879 --> 00:15:22,639 At that critical moment, 280 00:15:22,639 --> 00:15:24,453 guess what happened? 281 00:15:25,960 --> 00:15:27,780 Jin, have a guess. 282 00:15:30,519 --> 00:15:32,440 Duke of Huaguo stepped forward 283 00:15:32,440 --> 00:15:33,939 to support you. 284 00:15:35,679 --> 00:15:36,679 Duke of Huaguo? 285 00:15:36,679 --> 00:15:38,320 Yeah. Duke of Huaguo. 286 00:15:38,320 --> 00:15:40,440 He hasn't spoken in court for years. 287 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:42,159 I wonder why he spoke up today. 288 00:15:42,159 --> 00:15:44,960 At first, Murong Shen's men and Marquis Muyang's men were arguing endlessly. 289 00:15:44,960 --> 00:15:46,360 They couldn't reach consensus. 290 00:15:46,360 --> 00:15:48,960 But the Duke of Huaguo represents the military of our country. 291 00:15:48,960 --> 00:15:50,120 As soon as he spoke up, 292 00:15:50,120 --> 00:15:52,080 those who supported you had the upper hand. 293 00:15:52,080 --> 00:15:54,919 They totally beat those who objected. 294 00:15:54,919 --> 00:15:56,560 Those who objected couldn't do anything. 295 00:15:56,560 --> 00:15:59,120 Then you were officially chosen. 296 00:15:59,120 --> 00:16:00,680 Her Majesty didn't stop it? 297 00:16:00,680 --> 00:16:03,120 Maybe because of the power of Duke of Huaguo. 298 00:16:03,759 --> 00:16:05,059 Wrong. 299 00:16:05,960 --> 00:16:09,560 Although Marquis Muyang was once favored by Her Majesty, 300 00:16:09,560 --> 00:16:11,672 he is now a thing of the past. 301 00:16:11,672 --> 00:16:13,279 The one who is truly in favor now 302 00:16:13,279 --> 00:16:14,759 is Gongshu Yang. 303 00:16:14,759 --> 00:16:15,840 Look at His Majesty. 304 00:16:15,840 --> 00:16:17,880 He gave him such a lucrative position in Huaixi. 305 00:16:17,880 --> 00:16:19,840 But Her Majesty couldn't say a word. 306 00:16:20,759 --> 00:16:22,840 His Majesty's open scheme 307 00:16:22,840 --> 00:16:24,940 is truly impressive. 308 00:16:25,840 --> 00:16:28,679 No wonder he can be the emperor. 309 00:16:28,679 --> 00:16:31,500 You talk as if you were at court today. 310 00:16:32,200 --> 00:16:33,600 While I stayed home, 311 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:35,120 I was always the first to know. 312 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:37,039 That is what I'm capable of. 313 00:16:37,039 --> 00:16:38,519 But we didn't 314 00:16:38,519 --> 00:16:39,600 kill Lu Chang Fu. 315 00:16:39,600 --> 00:16:41,360 Then who did? 316 00:16:41,360 --> 00:16:42,840 Did His Majesty say anything? 317 00:16:42,840 --> 00:16:44,960 If it is one of Lu Chang Fu's victims, 318 00:16:44,960 --> 00:16:46,279 with no other crimes to his name, 319 00:16:46,279 --> 00:16:48,106 His Majesty will forgive him. 320 00:16:49,200 --> 00:16:51,200 I must say, this person is quite something. 321 00:16:51,200 --> 00:16:53,040 If you can find him, you should recruit him. 322 00:16:53,040 --> 00:16:56,159 By the way, the capital's new governor 323 00:16:56,159 --> 00:16:57,600 is about to take office. 324 00:16:57,600 --> 00:16:58,680 Any thoughts? 325 00:16:58,680 --> 00:17:00,244 I think 326 00:17:00,244 --> 00:17:02,120 you've been here a long time. 327 00:17:02,120 --> 00:17:03,713 It's time to leave. 328 00:17:06,319 --> 00:17:08,079 I heard that a few days ago, 329 00:17:08,079 --> 00:17:10,360 Her Highness burned down your study. 330 00:17:10,360 --> 00:17:12,119 That's quite a loss. 331 00:17:12,119 --> 00:17:13,359 With Her Highness's temper, 332 00:17:13,359 --> 00:17:15,260 you're in for a hard time. 333 00:17:15,960 --> 00:17:17,339 Feng Zhi Yao. 334 00:17:18,359 --> 00:17:21,000 You dare to plant spies in my place? 335 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:22,621 You've got some nerve. 336 00:17:23,240 --> 00:17:25,020 I wouldn't dare. 337 00:17:38,119 --> 00:17:39,460 Where is Her Highness? 338 00:17:40,240 --> 00:17:41,759 Her Highness 339 00:17:41,759 --> 00:17:43,619 went out early this morning. 340 00:18:02,100 --> 00:18:05,820 [Seven Men of Li Mountain] 341 00:18:14,380 --> 00:18:16,780 [My Late Teachers and Friends, Seven Men of Li Mountain] 342 00:18:30,359 --> 00:18:32,660 Back then, Lu Chang Fu framed you all 343 00:18:33,319 --> 00:18:34,960 and burned you to death. 344 00:18:34,960 --> 00:18:36,779 We have avenged you. 345 00:18:38,240 --> 00:18:40,013 You can rest in peace. 346 00:18:46,359 --> 00:18:47,960 Are you alright? 347 00:18:47,960 --> 00:18:49,940 Did you eat too much this morning? 348 00:18:51,680 --> 00:18:53,759 I didn't eat anything at all this morning. 349 00:18:53,759 --> 00:18:55,720 It's because of the boatman. 350 00:18:55,720 --> 00:18:57,200 He kept swaying the boat back and forth. 351 00:18:57,200 --> 00:18:58,980 It made me so dizzy. 352 00:19:01,040 --> 00:19:02,880 We're leaving soon. 353 00:19:02,880 --> 00:19:05,460 Aren't you going to say goodbye to your senior disciples? 354 00:19:07,559 --> 00:19:09,119 No. 355 00:19:09,119 --> 00:19:10,579 Let's go home. 356 00:19:11,319 --> 00:19:13,259 Please enjoy your meal. 357 00:19:15,559 --> 00:19:17,380 What's your next move? 358 00:19:18,680 --> 00:19:20,440 It's my grandmother's birthday next month. 359 00:19:20,440 --> 00:19:22,680 I plan to return to my maiden family's manor. 360 00:19:23,880 --> 00:19:25,759 Will you tell them? 361 00:19:25,759 --> 00:19:27,819 I have to tell them sooner or later. 362 00:19:29,759 --> 00:19:31,680 Just be careful in everything you do. 363 00:19:31,680 --> 00:19:33,119 Back at Suixue Pass, 364 00:19:33,119 --> 00:19:34,960 someone tried to take Yuan Fang from us. 365 00:19:34,960 --> 00:19:35,960 And this time, 366 00:19:35,960 --> 00:19:38,119 on the same day we planned to take action, 367 00:19:38,119 --> 00:19:40,079 someone killed Tian Feng, Chen Feng Yuan, and Lu Zhi. 368 00:19:40,079 --> 00:19:41,319 Someone else must also be targeting 369 00:19:41,319 --> 00:19:42,720 Marquis Muyang behind his back. 370 00:19:42,720 --> 00:19:45,160 They might even have their eyes on us. 371 00:19:45,160 --> 00:19:47,066 I'll be careful. 372 00:19:48,960 --> 00:19:50,559 I haven't found any clues 373 00:19:50,559 --> 00:19:52,759 about those at Suixue Pass. 374 00:19:52,759 --> 00:19:54,559 They are disciplined and strategic, 375 00:19:54,559 --> 00:19:56,640 and they are good at martial arts. 376 00:19:56,640 --> 00:19:58,240 If we can get any clues, 377 00:19:58,240 --> 00:20:00,640 we should find them out. 378 00:20:00,640 --> 00:20:02,720 If we can't, 379 00:20:02,720 --> 00:20:05,759 we won't necessarily need to find them. 380 00:20:05,759 --> 00:20:07,039 From what we currently know, 381 00:20:07,039 --> 00:20:09,279 they may not be our enemies. 382 00:20:09,279 --> 00:20:11,480 Let them be as long as they don't get in our way. 383 00:20:11,480 --> 00:20:13,119 Do you think 384 00:20:13,119 --> 00:20:15,720 the ones who secretly killed Tian Feng and the others 385 00:20:15,720 --> 00:20:17,119 could be the same people 386 00:20:17,119 --> 00:20:18,960 from that day at Suixue Pass? 387 00:20:18,960 --> 00:20:20,240 Are they all 388 00:20:20,240 --> 00:20:22,760 His Majesty's men? 389 00:20:22,760 --> 00:20:25,340 They might not necessarily be His Majesty's men. 390 00:20:25,960 --> 00:20:28,720 If not, then who do they work for? 391 00:20:28,720 --> 00:20:30,519 Don't tell me it's Her Majesty's men 392 00:20:30,519 --> 00:20:32,019 who are fighting among themselves. 393 00:20:32,596 --> 00:20:34,800 Currently in the court, 394 00:20:34,800 --> 00:20:37,000 one side is with His Majesty and Her Majesty, 395 00:20:37,000 --> 00:20:39,559 and the other is with the Duke of Huaguo. 396 00:20:39,559 --> 00:20:42,839 Tian Feng and the others served Marquis Muyang. 397 00:20:42,839 --> 00:20:44,559 Now that they are dead, 398 00:20:44,559 --> 00:20:47,359 whoever benefits most from this 399 00:20:47,359 --> 00:20:50,579 should be the mastermind behind this. 400 00:20:51,519 --> 00:20:53,279 That makes sense. 401 00:20:53,279 --> 00:20:54,359 By the way, 402 00:20:54,359 --> 00:20:56,839 I've found a new place in the Capital. 403 00:20:56,839 --> 00:20:58,279 Next time you need me, 404 00:20:58,279 --> 00:20:59,880 no need to send word to Ye's Mansion. 405 00:20:59,880 --> 00:21:02,160 You're not staying at Ye's Mansion? 406 00:21:02,160 --> 00:21:04,880 Aren't you their head guard? 407 00:21:04,880 --> 00:21:06,759 What's so good about being a head guard? 408 00:21:06,759 --> 00:21:08,279 Their bed for me is too hard, 409 00:21:08,279 --> 00:21:09,519 and the bedding is damp. 410 00:21:09,519 --> 00:21:11,119 The daily meals are nothing but bland and watery. 411 00:21:11,119 --> 00:21:12,440 Because of what you said back then, 412 00:21:12,440 --> 00:21:13,960 I went undercover at Ye's Mansion. 413 00:21:13,960 --> 00:21:17,039 It wasn't easy for me during these three years. 414 00:21:17,039 --> 00:21:18,559 Now that everything is settled, 415 00:21:18,559 --> 00:21:19,559 I will 416 00:21:19,559 --> 00:21:21,339 move to a new place. 417 00:21:22,559 --> 00:21:24,859 So where is your new place? 418 00:21:30,160 --> 00:21:32,093 Xiangqi House. 419 00:21:33,200 --> 00:21:34,966 Xiangqi House? 420 00:21:35,960 --> 00:21:38,680 If Master Guan finds out, he'll definitely beat you up. 421 00:21:38,680 --> 00:21:40,119 When he was young, 422 00:21:40,119 --> 00:21:42,040 he was even more of a playboy than I am. 423 00:21:42,040 --> 00:21:43,866 Is that so? 424 00:21:45,160 --> 00:21:46,319 Qing Shuang, 425 00:21:46,319 --> 00:21:48,420 is Master Guan really that kind of person? 426 00:21:49,480 --> 00:21:51,506 I have no idea. 427 00:21:53,279 --> 00:21:54,279 Qing Shuang 428 00:21:54,279 --> 00:21:56,039 is also here? 429 00:21:56,039 --> 00:21:57,820 Of course. 430 00:22:01,920 --> 00:22:03,359 Li, 431 00:22:03,359 --> 00:22:04,799 how have you been 432 00:22:04,799 --> 00:22:06,859 at Prince Ding's Mansion lately? 433 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:10,000 I'm doing quite well. 434 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:12,400 Then what about Qing Shuang? 435 00:22:12,400 --> 00:22:14,000 Is she adjusting well? 436 00:22:14,880 --> 00:22:16,819 Why is she not? 437 00:22:17,839 --> 00:22:19,039 Senior Brother, 438 00:22:19,039 --> 00:22:21,359 you shouldn't be worrying about Qing Shuang right now. 439 00:22:21,359 --> 00:22:23,519 You should worry about yourself. 440 00:22:23,519 --> 00:22:25,079 Lu Chang Fu is dead. 441 00:22:25,079 --> 00:22:26,400 And he was burned to death 442 00:22:26,400 --> 00:22:27,960 right in the Imperial Palace. 443 00:22:27,960 --> 00:22:30,180 There will definitely be an investigation later. 444 00:22:31,160 --> 00:22:33,839 You'll live in a conspicuous place like Xiangqi House. 445 00:22:33,839 --> 00:22:35,720 You must be careful with your whereabouts. 446 00:22:35,720 --> 00:22:37,240 I know. 447 00:22:37,240 --> 00:22:38,240 But you 448 00:22:38,240 --> 00:22:39,839 should also be careful. 449 00:22:39,839 --> 00:22:41,160 Your dear Prince Ding 450 00:22:41,160 --> 00:22:43,220 is not simple. 451 00:22:43,960 --> 00:22:45,119 Don't worry. 452 00:22:45,119 --> 00:22:47,240 We're getting along quite well. 453 00:22:47,240 --> 00:22:48,599 Really? 454 00:22:48,599 --> 00:22:50,039 Of course. 455 00:22:50,039 --> 00:22:53,279 Before I left the mountain, I asked Senior Brother He to read my fortune. 456 00:22:53,279 --> 00:22:56,000 He said Prince Ding and I will live in harmony 457 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,119 and have many children. 458 00:22:57,119 --> 00:22:58,380 Alright then. 459 00:22:59,480 --> 00:23:01,720 How has Senior Brother He been lately? 460 00:23:01,720 --> 00:23:03,720 He's doing well. 461 00:23:03,720 --> 00:23:06,619 But he's always thinking about the tree in front of his house. 462 00:23:07,279 --> 00:23:08,880 He told me many times 463 00:23:08,880 --> 00:23:10,119 that after I left the mountain, 464 00:23:10,119 --> 00:23:13,220 I must find time to cut it down for him. 465 00:23:19,640 --> 00:23:20,880 Let's go. 466 00:23:20,880 --> 00:23:22,200 Sir. 467 00:23:22,200 --> 00:23:23,620 The bill, please. 468 00:23:32,160 --> 00:23:33,586 Your Highness. 469 00:23:36,560 --> 00:23:38,200 Why is it so noisy outside? 470 00:23:38,200 --> 00:23:39,760 Who is here? 471 00:23:39,760 --> 00:23:41,160 His Highness's friend is here. 472 00:23:41,160 --> 00:23:43,000 He's in the front yard. 473 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:44,920 A friend? 474 00:23:44,920 --> 00:23:48,039 A Ding said it's Feng Zhi Yao from Qingfeng Mingyue Tower. 475 00:23:48,039 --> 00:23:50,186 He's here to borrow a horse from His Highness. 476 00:23:50,799 --> 00:23:52,437 I'll go take a look. 477 00:23:52,437 --> 00:23:56,420 Your Highness, you should freshen up before seeing a guest. 478 00:23:58,599 --> 00:24:00,740 Alright then. Then be quick. 479 00:24:14,280 --> 00:24:16,790 This horse, Jing Fan, isn't spirited enough, Xiu Yao. 480 00:24:16,790 --> 00:24:18,359 I want to ride your horse, Lie Yun. 481 00:24:18,359 --> 00:24:20,419 You can't ride Lie Yun. 482 00:24:20,419 --> 00:24:21,640 What a joke. 483 00:24:21,640 --> 00:24:23,160 If you can ride it, why can't I? 484 00:24:23,160 --> 00:24:24,920 Jing Fan is Lie Yun's son. 485 00:24:24,920 --> 00:24:25,960 I don't want to ride the son. 486 00:24:25,960 --> 00:24:27,926 I want to ride the father. 487 00:24:29,359 --> 00:24:30,480 Master Feng. 488 00:24:30,480 --> 00:24:33,000 Lie Yun was raised in the desert winds, and is extremely wild. 489 00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:34,200 He only recognizes his master. 490 00:24:34,200 --> 00:24:36,400 Last year, he even bit the arm of a merchant at the West Market. 491 00:24:36,400 --> 00:24:38,760 Be careful not to get hurt. 492 00:24:39,639 --> 00:24:42,160 I'm going to a polo match tomorrow, and I need a good horse. 493 00:24:42,160 --> 00:24:43,879 Don't be stingy. 494 00:24:53,560 --> 00:24:55,720 Back then, it charged through the three towns of Cangbei. 495 00:24:55,720 --> 00:24:57,160 Tomorrow, I'm going to ride it 496 00:24:57,160 --> 00:24:59,819 and score three points in a row on the polo field. 497 00:25:07,599 --> 00:25:08,960 Xiu Yao! 498 00:25:08,960 --> 00:25:10,900 Help me! 499 00:25:13,319 --> 00:25:15,259 You're just going to watch me die, Xiu Yao? 500 00:25:16,319 --> 00:25:18,819 Lady, please get out of the way! 501 00:25:42,440 --> 00:25:44,120 Are you alright? 502 00:25:45,000 --> 00:25:46,160 I'm fine. 503 00:25:46,160 --> 00:25:47,460 That's good. 504 00:25:48,280 --> 00:25:49,640 Let's go. 505 00:25:53,480 --> 00:25:55,546 But I'm not fine! 506 00:26:01,920 --> 00:26:03,240 I must say, 507 00:26:03,240 --> 00:26:04,680 Her Highness 508 00:26:04,680 --> 00:26:06,380 is quite a match for you. 509 00:26:09,560 --> 00:26:10,840 Let me borrow this. 510 00:26:10,840 --> 00:26:13,340 I'm going to meet Her Highness. 511 00:26:21,560 --> 00:26:23,056 I'm fine. 512 00:26:23,056 --> 00:26:25,160 It's just a scratch. 513 00:26:25,160 --> 00:26:26,279 You are not fine. 514 00:26:26,279 --> 00:26:28,680 Look, you're bleeding. 515 00:26:28,680 --> 00:26:31,286 And you wanted me to freshen up before seeing the guest? 516 00:26:31,286 --> 00:26:32,559 I just didn't expect that 517 00:26:32,559 --> 00:26:34,480 Master Feng dared to ride His Highness's horse 518 00:26:34,480 --> 00:26:36,039 while he was so bad at horse riding. 519 00:26:36,039 --> 00:26:37,859 He really overestimated himself. 520 00:26:40,320 --> 00:26:43,119 I am Feng Zhi Yao from Qingfeng Mingyue Tower. 521 00:26:43,119 --> 00:26:44,660 Greetings, Your Highness. 522 00:26:47,119 --> 00:26:50,320 Your Highness suffered trouble today because of me. 523 00:26:50,320 --> 00:26:52,200 I feel quite guilty, 524 00:26:52,200 --> 00:26:54,059 so I've come to deliver some medicine. 525 00:26:57,320 --> 00:26:59,793 You were talking about me behind my back, weren't you? 526 00:27:02,960 --> 00:27:06,040 A man like him won't hold it against you. 527 00:27:06,040 --> 00:27:08,000 Just apologize to Master Feng. 528 00:27:08,759 --> 00:27:10,880 - Please forgive me, Master Feng. - It's okay. 529 00:27:10,880 --> 00:27:13,030 I was just joking. 530 00:27:13,030 --> 00:27:15,019 - Please. - Thank you. 531 00:27:16,119 --> 00:27:17,720 This Ice Toad Ointment 532 00:27:17,720 --> 00:27:19,840 is excellent for healing skin and promoting circulation. 533 00:27:19,840 --> 00:27:21,720 Tomorrow, I'll send rouges of 12 colors 534 00:27:21,720 --> 00:27:23,360 to make amends to Your Highness. 535 00:27:23,360 --> 00:27:25,160 I'll accept the medicine, 536 00:27:25,160 --> 00:27:26,599 but the rouges are unnecessary. 537 00:27:26,599 --> 00:27:28,019 I have no use anyway. 538 00:27:29,560 --> 00:27:30,839 Fine. 539 00:27:30,839 --> 00:27:32,680 Since you've accepted the medicine, 540 00:27:32,680 --> 00:27:34,400 I'll take it as your forgiveness. 541 00:27:34,400 --> 00:27:36,760 I won't force you to take the rouges. 542 00:27:37,359 --> 00:27:38,720 However, 543 00:27:38,720 --> 00:27:40,859 I can tell Your Highness a secret. 544 00:27:41,600 --> 00:27:43,560 What secret? 545 00:27:43,560 --> 00:27:46,459 A secret to handle His Highness's strange temper. 546 00:27:47,440 --> 00:27:49,020 I'm all ears. 547 00:27:50,920 --> 00:27:52,640 His Highness 548 00:27:52,640 --> 00:27:54,839 has simply been alone for too long. 549 00:27:54,839 --> 00:27:56,480 He just needs a wife 550 00:27:56,480 --> 00:27:58,680 as beautiful as Your Highness. 551 00:27:58,680 --> 00:28:00,160 I think 552 00:28:00,160 --> 00:28:01,920 he shouldn't stay indoors for too long. 553 00:28:01,920 --> 00:28:05,400 Take him out to see the bustling world. 554 00:28:05,400 --> 00:28:07,599 Then he will no longer have such a strange temper. 555 00:28:07,599 --> 00:28:09,820 His Highness is such a disciplined man. 556 00:28:09,820 --> 00:28:11,000 Master Feng, 557 00:28:11,000 --> 00:28:13,146 don't mislead him. 558 00:28:13,725 --> 00:28:16,153 I don't deserve to mislead him. 559 00:28:17,480 --> 00:28:20,079 His Highness is like a snake. 560 00:28:20,079 --> 00:28:22,146 He is all venom. 561 00:28:25,120 --> 00:28:27,040 See? 562 00:28:27,040 --> 00:28:29,000 Next time you talk behind someone's back, 563 00:28:29,000 --> 00:28:30,766 keep your voice down. 564 00:28:35,480 --> 00:28:36,940 Goodbye. 565 00:28:45,080 --> 00:28:49,670 ♪ Huainan rice fills ♪ 566 00:28:49,670 --> 00:28:54,319 ♪ The grain boats ♪ 567 00:28:54,319 --> 00:28:58,960 ♪ Longyou grapes intoxicate ♪ 568 00:28:58,960 --> 00:29:02,153 ♪ The imperial tower ♪ 569 00:29:03,600 --> 00:29:08,200 ♪ A hundred shows perform ♪ 570 00:29:08,200 --> 00:29:11,933 ♪ At Linde Hall ♪ 571 00:29:12,599 --> 00:29:14,180 Sighing for a hundred years? 572 00:29:14,839 --> 00:29:16,359 These lyrics 573 00:29:16,359 --> 00:29:18,500 should be written by those of Li Mountain. 574 00:29:19,160 --> 00:29:20,539 Li Mountain? 575 00:29:45,119 --> 00:29:47,320 An old friend from the past and I 576 00:29:47,320 --> 00:29:49,179 have been apart for many years. 577 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:53,500 Are you thinking of Wan Zhou? 578 00:29:55,000 --> 00:29:57,040 Regarding what happened back then, 579 00:29:57,040 --> 00:29:59,119 we had no other choice. 580 00:29:59,119 --> 00:30:01,080 With Wan Zhou's temper, 581 00:30:01,080 --> 00:30:03,240 it was better for her to stay at Li Mountain. 582 00:30:05,080 --> 00:30:07,400 How are things with Prince Ding? 583 00:30:07,400 --> 00:30:10,019 They have been married for some time now. 584 00:30:10,920 --> 00:30:12,360 Your Majesty. 585 00:30:12,360 --> 00:30:15,160 Her Highness has been quite idle lately. 586 00:30:15,160 --> 00:30:18,370 Their First Madam barely goes out. 587 00:30:18,370 --> 00:30:19,599 I heard that 588 00:30:19,599 --> 00:30:22,119 when Her Highness went to visit her on the first day, 589 00:30:22,119 --> 00:30:23,720 she rejected Her Highness. 590 00:30:27,519 --> 00:30:29,420 Do you want to see her? 591 00:30:34,980 --> 00:30:38,026 [Shende House] 592 00:30:49,400 --> 00:30:51,253 The losses are quite substantial. 593 00:30:52,200 --> 00:30:53,799 I am sorry. 594 00:30:53,799 --> 00:30:55,279 But in recent years, people 595 00:30:55,279 --> 00:30:56,720 have been tightening their belts. 596 00:30:56,720 --> 00:30:58,160 The porcelain market in the Capital 597 00:30:58,160 --> 00:31:00,200 is indeed in a slump. 598 00:31:00,200 --> 00:31:01,880 It has also been difficult for me. 599 00:31:01,880 --> 00:31:03,680 A few days ago, while shipping fabric to Yangzhou, 600 00:31:03,680 --> 00:31:05,200 the boat 601 00:31:05,200 --> 00:31:06,440 capsized halfway there. 602 00:31:06,440 --> 00:31:08,400 - All the fabric was lost. - Yes. 603 00:31:08,400 --> 00:31:10,400 It's just been a bad year for me. 604 00:31:10,400 --> 00:31:11,519 Your Highness, 605 00:31:11,519 --> 00:31:14,680 my shop is in the most remote corner of the East Market. 606 00:31:14,680 --> 00:31:16,800 On ordinary days, very few people visit. 607 00:31:16,800 --> 00:31:19,360 On top of that, a lot of grain stock went bad. 608 00:31:19,360 --> 00:31:21,559 That's why I am in the red. 609 00:31:21,559 --> 00:31:23,559 The antique business is tough, too. 610 00:31:23,559 --> 00:31:24,920 Your Highness, 611 00:31:24,920 --> 00:31:27,240 I feel so ashamed. 612 00:31:27,240 --> 00:31:29,920 I just want to resign from my post. 613 00:31:29,920 --> 00:31:31,400 Yes, Your Highness. 614 00:31:31,400 --> 00:31:33,119 We... 615 00:31:33,119 --> 00:31:35,119 are not fit to be managers. 616 00:31:35,119 --> 00:31:37,480 You should be the manager. 617 00:31:37,480 --> 00:31:39,119 You are from Li Mountain, 618 00:31:39,119 --> 00:31:40,680 and are highly educated. 619 00:31:40,680 --> 00:31:44,400 I'm sure you will find a way to manage the business properly 620 00:31:44,400 --> 00:31:45,799 and turn things around. 621 00:31:45,799 --> 00:31:47,559 Exactly. 622 00:31:47,559 --> 00:31:48,880 After you resign, 623 00:31:48,880 --> 00:31:51,079 where do you plan to go? 624 00:31:51,079 --> 00:31:53,040 My son is taking the civil exam. 625 00:31:53,040 --> 00:31:55,319 I must go back to look after him. 626 00:31:55,319 --> 00:31:56,839 My parents are getting old. 627 00:31:56,839 --> 00:31:58,920 I must go home to fulfill my filial duties. 628 00:31:58,920 --> 00:32:00,559 I've been too tired lately. 629 00:32:00,559 --> 00:32:01,920 I want to travel around 630 00:32:01,920 --> 00:32:03,079 to clear my head. 631 00:32:03,079 --> 00:32:06,160 Well. I've been in the Capital for years. 632 00:32:06,160 --> 00:32:07,200 Now, 633 00:32:07,200 --> 00:32:08,759 I've found the right one. 634 00:32:08,759 --> 00:32:10,380 I plan to get married. 635 00:32:12,079 --> 00:32:14,880 Finding love while managing a shop? 636 00:32:14,880 --> 00:32:16,079 It proves this shop 637 00:32:16,079 --> 00:32:18,180 can bring you good luck. 638 00:32:19,000 --> 00:32:20,200 I understand. 639 00:32:20,200 --> 00:32:22,000 Running a business is never easy. 640 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:24,599 You've all worked hard all these years. 641 00:32:24,599 --> 00:32:27,000 - Not at all. - My grandfather once taught me 642 00:32:27,000 --> 00:32:29,000 to treat those with merit well. 643 00:32:29,000 --> 00:32:30,079 I will keep 644 00:32:30,079 --> 00:32:31,559 your kindness in mind. 645 00:32:31,559 --> 00:32:33,420 - You're flattering us. - You're flattering us. 646 00:32:34,480 --> 00:32:35,759 Before I left, 647 00:32:35,759 --> 00:32:37,200 Master Zhu gave me 648 00:32:37,200 --> 00:32:40,640 this recommendation letter for Steward Yang's son. 649 00:32:40,640 --> 00:32:44,079 He asked me to give it to Vice Rites Minister Zhou, who oversees the exam. 650 00:32:44,079 --> 00:32:46,600 Your son is Master Zhu's direct disciple. 651 00:32:46,600 --> 00:32:49,240 Vice Minister Zhou will surely take care of him. 652 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:53,039 Impossible! That's impossible! 653 00:32:53,039 --> 00:32:54,960 How could my son be his disciple? 654 00:32:54,960 --> 00:32:56,200 Back in Yangzhou, 655 00:32:56,200 --> 00:32:58,440 Steward Yang used Master Zhu's fellow townsman's help 656 00:32:58,440 --> 00:33:00,000 to make his son Master Zhu's disciple. 657 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,880 Master Zhu is a renowned scholar. 658 00:33:01,880 --> 00:33:04,920 Would he lie about a student-teacher bond? 659 00:33:04,920 --> 00:33:07,280 Watch your words! Li Mountain is at the center of the chaos. 660 00:33:07,280 --> 00:33:10,160 That could ruin my son's career! 661 00:33:11,599 --> 00:33:14,400 It is you who should watch your words. 662 00:33:14,400 --> 00:33:16,640 Li Mountain was sealed to compile books. 663 00:33:16,640 --> 00:33:18,280 The palace sent guards 664 00:33:18,280 --> 00:33:20,160 to ensure the peace of the mountain. 665 00:33:20,160 --> 00:33:22,000 You doubted His Majesty's intent 666 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,400 and condemned Li Mountain. 667 00:33:23,400 --> 00:33:25,540 This is a serious crime. 668 00:33:28,799 --> 00:33:30,599 Steward Wang. 669 00:33:30,599 --> 00:33:31,599 All these years, 670 00:33:31,599 --> 00:33:33,200 the mountain has been short on supplies. 671 00:33:33,200 --> 00:33:35,640 It's thanks to you for often sending rice and food to the mountain. 672 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:37,140 No, it wasn't me. 673 00:33:37,880 --> 00:33:39,440 I didn't do that. 674 00:33:39,440 --> 00:33:41,920 Li Mountain was guarded by layers of guards. 675 00:33:41,920 --> 00:33:43,640 How could I send anything? 676 00:33:43,640 --> 00:33:45,119 Your Highness, please do not slander me. 677 00:33:45,119 --> 00:33:47,160 This is a matter of life and death! 678 00:33:47,160 --> 00:33:48,240 The masters 679 00:33:48,240 --> 00:33:50,880 on the mountain can all prove it. 680 00:33:50,880 --> 00:33:53,079 No. How is that possible? 681 00:33:53,079 --> 00:33:55,519 Impossible, impossible. 682 00:33:55,519 --> 00:33:56,839 Impossible. 683 00:33:56,839 --> 00:33:58,360 Steward Zhou. 684 00:33:58,360 --> 00:33:59,986 Anything to say? 685 00:34:07,120 --> 00:34:08,190 Your Highness, 686 00:34:08,190 --> 00:34:10,400 I must have brought the wrong account books for Shende House. 687 00:34:10,400 --> 00:34:11,599 I will go back to recheck 688 00:34:11,599 --> 00:34:13,400 and get the detailed account books. 689 00:34:13,400 --> 00:34:15,719 Both principal and interest must be calculated carefully. 690 00:34:15,719 --> 00:34:16,880 Otherwise, 691 00:34:16,880 --> 00:34:18,400 he will break your legs. 692 00:34:18,400 --> 00:34:21,119 Yes. 693 00:34:23,400 --> 00:34:24,880 What about the rest of you? 694 00:34:24,880 --> 00:34:26,639 Yes. Perhaps 695 00:34:26,639 --> 00:34:27,800 we made a mistake. 696 00:34:27,800 --> 00:34:29,280 We will go back and check again. 697 00:34:29,280 --> 00:34:31,119 - Yes. - Yes. 698 00:34:31,119 --> 00:34:32,320 Let's go. 699 00:34:32,320 --> 00:34:33,599 - Here. - Here. 700 00:34:33,599 --> 00:34:36,159 - Hurry up. - Let's go. 701 00:34:36,159 --> 00:34:37,400 I told you we shouldn't do this. 702 00:34:37,400 --> 00:34:38,873 Exactly. 703 00:34:41,159 --> 00:34:44,019 Your Highness, we have no stewards now. 704 00:34:44,840 --> 00:34:46,659 I already have someone in mind. 705 00:34:47,440 --> 00:34:48,940 Wei Zhuang. 706 00:34:49,920 --> 00:34:52,159 - Zhuang! Great news! - Madam Wang. 707 00:34:52,159 --> 00:34:53,679 Someone sent you a letter of offer. 708 00:34:53,679 --> 00:34:55,480 They want to hire you as a steward. 709 00:34:55,480 --> 00:34:56,719 A letter of offer? 710 00:34:56,719 --> 00:34:59,200 - From which shop? - It's called Shende House. 711 00:34:59,200 --> 00:35:00,599 I heard from my husband 712 00:35:00,599 --> 00:35:03,440 that the items it sells are all worth a fortune. 713 00:35:03,440 --> 00:35:05,239 Just a water cup of this size 714 00:35:05,239 --> 00:35:07,320 can be sold for 50 guans. 715 00:35:07,320 --> 00:35:09,719 If Wei Zhuang gets this job, 716 00:35:09,719 --> 00:35:12,739 your family's hard days will finally be over. 717 00:35:22,660 --> 00:35:24,060 [Shende House] 718 00:35:31,400 --> 00:35:33,019 Are you hiring a steward? 719 00:35:34,280 --> 00:35:35,579 Yes. 720 00:36:00,180 --> 00:36:01,320 Your Highness. 721 00:36:01,320 --> 00:36:03,139 Would you like something to eat? 722 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,320 Even if you want to compose a new piece, 723 00:36:07,320 --> 00:36:09,680 you can't play for days without rest. 724 00:36:09,680 --> 00:36:11,966 It's too much for your body to take. 725 00:36:17,280 --> 00:36:18,680 Your Highness. 726 00:36:21,679 --> 00:36:23,159 There is an edict from the palace. 727 00:36:23,159 --> 00:36:25,820 You and His Highness shall enter the palace for an audience tomorrow. 728 00:36:26,600 --> 00:36:28,559 His Highness and I? 729 00:36:28,559 --> 00:36:29,579 Yes. 730 00:36:30,719 --> 00:36:34,059 And Prince Ding and Princess Ding. 731 00:37:32,800 --> 00:37:34,813 Your Highness didn't go to bed yet? 732 00:37:43,840 --> 00:37:46,280 We will have an audience at the palace tomorrow. 733 00:37:46,280 --> 00:37:48,179 But you're still in the mood to sleep. 734 00:37:52,400 --> 00:37:54,840 Precisely because we are to see Her Majesty tomorrow, 735 00:37:54,840 --> 00:37:56,980 we should go to bed earlier. 736 00:37:58,280 --> 00:37:59,960 We should calm the mind and spirit 737 00:37:59,960 --> 00:38:02,060 to perform well tomorrow. 738 00:38:09,280 --> 00:38:12,219 I didn't expect you to be so relaxed. 739 00:38:15,880 --> 00:38:17,780 Should I be nervous? 740 00:38:18,920 --> 00:38:21,719 Li Mountain Academy has been neglected for eight years. 741 00:38:21,719 --> 00:38:24,080 But Her Majesty suddenly summoned you. 742 00:38:24,080 --> 00:38:26,480 Shouldn't you be nervous? 743 00:38:26,480 --> 00:38:28,719 Li Mountain Academy has been sealed for years. 744 00:38:28,719 --> 00:38:30,719 We have never received an imperial summons, 745 00:38:30,719 --> 00:38:33,119 because we were focused on compiling books. 746 00:38:33,119 --> 00:38:34,280 But I believe 747 00:38:34,280 --> 00:38:35,519 Her Majesty has never forgotten 748 00:38:35,519 --> 00:38:38,000 the many masters and students of Li Mountain. 749 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,797 Otherwise, she wouldn't have sent guards 750 00:38:39,797 --> 00:38:41,599 to ensure the peace of Li Mountain. 751 00:38:41,599 --> 00:38:43,619 Do you really think so? 752 00:38:44,840 --> 00:38:47,480 I have admired Her Majesty since I was young. 753 00:38:47,480 --> 00:38:50,079 I often followed my mother to the palace to see Her Majesty. 754 00:38:50,079 --> 00:38:51,400 Her Majesty even bestowed on me 755 00:38:51,400 --> 00:38:54,360 the palace's unique Nine-layer Cake and Imperial Red Tea. 756 00:38:54,360 --> 00:38:56,599 She took good care of Mother and me. 757 00:38:56,599 --> 00:38:58,039 So I am not worried 758 00:38:58,039 --> 00:38:59,940 about entering the palace tomorrow. 759 00:39:16,079 --> 00:39:17,460 If so, 760 00:39:18,320 --> 00:39:20,433 go to bed and take a rest. 761 00:39:41,039 --> 00:39:43,340 Your Highness, slow down. 762 00:39:45,120 --> 00:39:46,181 Your Highness. 763 00:39:47,000 --> 00:39:48,320 I didn't sleep well last night, 764 00:39:48,320 --> 00:39:49,599 so I woke up a bit late. 765 00:39:49,599 --> 00:39:51,133 Sorry to keep you waiting. 766 00:39:52,320 --> 00:39:53,660 Let's go. 767 00:40:06,960 --> 00:40:08,313 Let me do it. 768 00:40:09,253 --> 00:40:11,860 Your Highness. Let me handle this heavy work. 769 00:40:12,440 --> 00:40:13,726 Don't worry. 770 00:40:40,400 --> 00:40:41,626 Let's go. 771 00:40:42,639 --> 00:40:44,020 You're so heavy. 772 00:41:11,800 --> 00:41:13,760 Li. Slow down. 773 00:41:13,760 --> 00:41:15,480 - Your Majesty. - Li. 774 00:41:15,480 --> 00:41:18,000 Your Majesty. I've missed you so much. 775 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,866 You've grown taller. 776 00:41:22,639 --> 00:41:23,760 Wan Zhou. 777 00:41:23,760 --> 00:41:25,440 Mother. 778 00:41:35,520 --> 00:41:37,240 It's been many years since we last met. 779 00:41:37,240 --> 00:41:40,126 How are you adjusting to being back in the Capital? 780 00:41:40,126 --> 00:41:41,600 Very well. 781 00:41:41,600 --> 00:41:43,120 Thank you, Your Majesty. 782 00:41:43,120 --> 00:41:46,880 Your grandfather, Headmaster Xu, was once my teacher. 783 00:41:46,880 --> 00:41:48,679 I wonder how he is doing. 784 00:41:48,679 --> 00:41:50,920 And how are the other masters? 785 00:41:50,920 --> 00:41:52,080 Your Majesty, 786 00:41:52,080 --> 00:41:53,833 everything is fine. 787 00:41:53,833 --> 00:41:56,800 Grandfather is healthy and busy compiling books. 788 00:41:56,800 --> 00:41:58,480 Knowing I was leaving the mountain, 789 00:41:58,480 --> 00:42:00,520 he asked me to send Your Majesty his regards. 790 00:42:00,520 --> 00:42:02,600 The other masters are also doing well. 791 00:42:02,600 --> 00:42:04,280 They teach and answer questions every day, 792 00:42:04,280 --> 00:42:06,720 assigning lessons to the students. 793 00:42:06,720 --> 00:42:09,840 What are they teaching at Li Mountain Academy recently? 794 00:42:09,840 --> 00:42:11,017 Astronomy, calendar systems, 795 00:42:11,017 --> 00:42:12,240 the I Ching, and numerology 796 00:42:12,240 --> 00:42:13,780 are all included. 797 00:42:13,780 --> 00:42:16,079 My grandfather would also let his disciples 798 00:42:16,079 --> 00:42:18,400 learn about current political affairs. 799 00:42:18,400 --> 00:42:20,000 Really? 800 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,679 And how exactly did they teach? 801 00:42:21,679 --> 00:42:23,159 When Grandfather and the masters 802 00:42:23,159 --> 00:42:25,800 were annotating the "Gazetteer of Rivers and Canals," 803 00:42:25,800 --> 00:42:27,520 they often mentioned that in the fifth year of Xide, 804 00:42:27,520 --> 00:42:29,730 Your Majesty reformed the transport network system. 805 00:42:29,730 --> 00:42:31,039 I heard that after the reform, 806 00:42:31,039 --> 00:42:32,880 30,000 fewer trackers were conscripted, 807 00:42:32,880 --> 00:42:34,784 and taxes were reduced by 40 percent. 808 00:42:34,784 --> 00:42:36,079 The masters all said 809 00:42:36,079 --> 00:42:37,840 Your Majesty is a capable ruler. 810 00:42:37,840 --> 00:42:39,653 They admire you greatly. 811 00:42:43,180 --> 00:42:45,840 [On the Next Episode] 812 00:42:45,840 --> 00:42:47,039 Your Highness. 813 00:42:47,039 --> 00:42:49,639 Is Her Highness stealing a tree? 814 00:42:49,639 --> 00:42:51,360 - Who's there? - A tree thief. 815 00:42:51,360 --> 00:42:52,906 Stop right there! 816 00:42:53,719 --> 00:42:55,000 Why are you cutting down the tree? 817 00:42:55,000 --> 00:42:56,519 Can we go inside to talk? 818 00:42:56,519 --> 00:42:58,119 So now you know it's embarrassing. 819 00:42:58,119 --> 00:43:00,119 There is quite a lot of mud on your shoes. 820 00:43:00,119 --> 00:43:01,600 Why? 821 00:43:01,600 --> 00:43:03,538 Is the road from my place to Shende House 822 00:43:03,538 --> 00:43:05,320 that difficult to travel? 823 00:43:06,320 --> 00:43:08,706 I went to help Wu You with a fight.