1 00:00:20,550 --> 00:00:24,590 ♪As flowers bloom and wither♪ 2 00:00:24,590 --> 00:00:29,770 ♪May we pass by the magnificent scenery♪ 3 00:00:31,180 --> 00:00:35,340 ♪Contemplate the vastness of Heaven and Earth♪ 4 00:00:35,340 --> 00:00:40,590 ♪Could it be that both of us are filled with desolation?♪ 5 00:00:41,990 --> 00:00:45,830 ♪As flowers bloom and wither♪ 6 00:00:45,830 --> 00:00:51,080 ♪May we lead such a life♪ 7 00:00:52,550 --> 00:00:56,720 ♪Contemplate the vastness of Heaven and Earth♪ 8 00:00:56,720 --> 00:01:01,580 ♪Turning back, you and I♪ 9 00:01:05,940 --> 00:01:07,470 ♪Seize the current moment♪ 10 00:01:07,470 --> 00:01:11,120 ♪The sky is painted with a gentle pallet of pastel colors♪ 11 00:01:11,120 --> 00:01:15,600 ♪Let's walk together♪ 12 00:01:16,560 --> 00:01:18,170 ♪Even if♪ 13 00:01:18,170 --> 00:01:21,500 ♪The snow in front of us♪ 14 00:01:21,880 --> 00:01:23,370 ♪Will dye our hair white♪ 15 00:01:23,370 --> 00:01:27,410 ♪In an instant♪ 16 00:01:27,410 --> 00:01:28,510 [Joy of Life Season 2] 17 00:01:28,510 --> 00:01:30,980 [Adapted from Mao Ni's Joy of Life on Yuewen Group's Qidian platform] 18 00:01:30,980 --> 00:01:33,980 [Episode 23] 19 00:01:34,159 --> 00:01:35,400 Put the little things inside. 20 00:01:35,840 --> 00:01:36,439 Put them inside. 21 00:01:36,599 --> 00:01:37,000 Go now. 22 00:01:37,159 --> 00:01:38,560 Go to my father's place and bring Dabao here. 23 00:01:39,879 --> 00:01:41,120 We should leave some space for Dabao. 24 00:01:43,280 --> 00:01:43,799 No! 25 00:01:46,359 --> 00:01:47,359 You can't touch that. 26 00:01:51,200 --> 00:01:52,680 Dabao is inside. 27 00:01:53,640 --> 00:01:54,719 Dabao, don't be afraid. 28 00:01:54,920 --> 00:01:55,719 He's not a bad guy. 29 00:01:55,920 --> 00:01:56,920 I know that. 30 00:01:57,799 --> 00:01:59,840 How many delicacies has Dabao consumed? 31 00:01:59,840 --> 00:02:00,840 Look at how bloated it looks. 32 00:02:00,840 --> 00:02:01,760 It's going to explode. 33 00:02:01,799 --> 00:02:02,879 - It's a glutton. - Wang. 34 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:04,710 Mr. Fan, let me do it. 35 00:02:09,479 --> 00:02:09,919 No. 36 00:02:10,599 --> 00:02:11,800 You mustn't touch that as well. 37 00:02:12,719 --> 00:02:14,479 Do you know what's inside? 38 00:02:14,879 --> 00:02:15,439 Listen. 39 00:02:15,800 --> 00:02:18,240 These are the hawthorns my father gave me. 40 00:02:18,759 --> 00:02:19,360 They're delicious. 41 00:02:19,700 --> 00:02:21,830 Your father gave you these hawthorns to aid in your digestion, huh? 42 00:02:24,439 --> 00:02:25,439 What's wrong with you? 43 00:02:25,639 --> 00:02:26,680 I told you already. 44 00:02:26,879 --> 00:02:27,759 You mustn't touch it. 45 00:02:28,199 --> 00:02:28,840 Give it to me. 46 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:30,360 Dabao, don't be afraid. 47 00:02:30,360 --> 00:02:30,800 It's fine. 48 00:02:30,800 --> 00:02:31,840 He's not a bad guy. 49 00:02:31,879 --> 00:02:32,919 Dabao had its fill already. 50 00:02:35,319 --> 00:02:36,439 Father gave these to me. 51 00:02:36,670 --> 00:02:38,039 These are the hawthorns my father gave me. 52 00:02:38,439 --> 00:02:39,719 Yeah. They aid in your digestion. 53 00:02:39,879 --> 00:02:40,360 That's right. 54 00:02:42,439 --> 00:02:43,680 I told you already. 55 00:02:43,759 --> 00:02:45,520 Don't touch it. 56 00:02:46,520 --> 00:02:48,039 This is Dabao's Dabao. 57 00:02:48,360 --> 00:02:48,879 Okay. 58 00:02:49,479 --> 00:02:50,039 Got it. 59 00:02:58,566 --> 00:02:59,605 Put it for me. 60 00:03:00,759 --> 00:03:01,280 Where should I... 61 00:03:05,680 --> 00:03:06,159 Young Master. 62 00:03:06,680 --> 00:03:07,639 Don't tire yourself out. 63 00:03:08,400 --> 00:03:09,240 Don't be scared. 64 00:03:09,680 --> 00:03:10,639 Dabao, don't be scared. 65 00:03:27,639 --> 00:03:28,960 Except for you, Father! 66 00:03:29,159 --> 00:03:30,360 Except for you, Father! 67 00:03:31,719 --> 00:03:32,960 Except for you, Father! 68 00:03:33,120 --> 00:03:34,479 Except for you, Father! 69 00:03:36,639 --> 00:03:38,280 Except for you, Father! 70 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:42,120 Dabao! 71 00:03:51,159 --> 00:03:52,479 Except for you, Father! 72 00:03:56,800 --> 00:04:01,000 [Fan's Residence] 73 00:04:10,919 --> 00:04:11,520 Shi Chanli. 74 00:04:14,560 --> 00:04:15,159 Shi Chanli? 75 00:04:16,800 --> 00:04:17,480 Shi Chanli? 76 00:04:53,560 --> 00:04:54,000 Shi Chanli. 77 00:04:57,480 --> 00:04:58,079 Mr. Fan, 78 00:04:59,399 --> 00:05:00,480 according to the disaster report, 79 00:05:01,520 --> 00:05:02,839 it stated that it was an accidental fire 80 00:05:03,519 --> 00:05:04,519 caused by the dry weather. 81 00:05:09,920 --> 00:05:10,879 But Mr. Fan, something's off. 82 00:05:12,040 --> 00:05:12,879 If it's a natural disaster, 83 00:05:13,720 --> 00:05:14,800 it needs a source. 84 00:05:15,180 --> 00:05:16,780 Even if the wind is strong and the fire is urgent, 85 00:05:17,480 --> 00:05:19,439 it's impossible for a town to be burned down in an instant. 86 00:05:19,959 --> 00:05:21,079 Even if the town is burned down, 87 00:05:21,319 --> 00:05:21,959 not all 88 00:05:23,680 --> 00:05:25,240 of its townsfolk would die from it. 89 00:05:29,800 --> 00:05:31,160 I understand all of that. 90 00:05:32,400 --> 00:05:33,780 I'm sure the person who wrote this report 91 00:05:35,040 --> 00:05:35,800 knew this too. 92 00:05:47,319 --> 00:05:48,560 An entire town, 93 00:05:49,759 --> 00:05:50,560 and a fire like this, 94 00:05:53,319 --> 00:05:54,480 and this is all I get? 95 00:05:58,800 --> 00:05:59,959 When my men rushed there, 96 00:06:02,079 --> 00:06:03,590 the town was already burned to the ground. 97 00:06:05,600 --> 00:06:06,480 None of them survived. 98 00:06:08,199 --> 00:06:10,160 Chengze is too ruthless. 99 00:06:13,199 --> 00:06:14,600 The town was burned to the ground. 100 00:06:15,190 --> 00:06:16,920 And, we have lost our leads about his smuggling deals. 101 00:06:17,759 --> 00:06:19,800 The thing is, many innocent people died for nothing! 102 00:06:20,120 --> 00:06:21,120 The town is gone. 103 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,279 They need to give us an account somehow. 104 00:06:24,160 --> 00:06:25,040 An accidental fire. 105 00:06:26,879 --> 00:06:27,639 Is that all? 106 00:06:31,240 --> 00:06:32,600 Mr. Fan, this may be presumptuous of me, 107 00:06:34,360 --> 00:06:35,639 but the person who set the town on fire, 108 00:06:38,319 --> 00:06:39,920 is he an influential figure? 109 00:06:43,480 --> 00:06:44,560 Now, we still don't know 110 00:06:45,120 --> 00:06:46,160 the identity of the culprit. 111 00:06:46,630 --> 00:06:47,839 However, your conclusion is correct. 112 00:06:48,190 --> 00:06:48,879 It's surely someone 113 00:06:49,879 --> 00:06:50,720 wealthy and influential. 114 00:06:51,439 --> 00:06:51,879 If so... 115 00:06:55,519 --> 00:06:57,240 If so, can we still investigate the case? 116 00:07:02,399 --> 00:07:03,079 Did you know? 117 00:07:05,040 --> 00:07:06,759 I received another murder report 118 00:07:06,959 --> 00:07:08,199 just today. 119 00:07:09,319 --> 00:07:10,160 But just now, 120 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:12,319 the case was gone. 121 00:07:12,879 --> 00:07:13,920 What do you mean by that? 122 00:07:13,970 --> 00:07:15,340 The plaintiffs rescinded their charges. 123 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:17,439 Shi Chanli, 124 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,160 in these present times, 125 00:07:19,600 --> 00:07:21,519 it's hard to establish a case if the victims aren't willing 126 00:07:21,870 --> 00:07:23,200 to press charges against the culprits. 127 00:07:24,560 --> 00:07:25,000 Mr. Fan! 128 00:07:25,839 --> 00:07:26,920 I wish to track down the culprit! 129 00:07:27,240 --> 00:07:28,000 Will you retreat, then? 130 00:07:28,360 --> 00:07:30,360 Mr. Fan, my entire family is gone! 131 00:07:30,839 --> 00:07:32,519 Where can I retreat to? 132 00:07:37,920 --> 00:07:38,360 All right. 133 00:07:39,839 --> 00:07:41,120 I'll take on your case. 134 00:07:41,160 --> 00:07:41,800 Not only that, 135 00:07:42,240 --> 00:07:42,800 but I'll also 136 00:07:43,519 --> 00:07:44,399 take you under my wing. 137 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:46,879 From now on, you're my retainer. 138 00:07:47,040 --> 00:07:48,240 For this case, I cannot guarantee 139 00:07:48,240 --> 00:07:49,360 that I'll give you a result soon. 140 00:07:49,360 --> 00:07:50,160 But I promise you this. 141 00:07:51,199 --> 00:07:52,759 I'll keep on investigating the case. 142 00:07:55,639 --> 00:07:57,920 Mr. Fan, I, Shi Chanli, am willing to serve you with my life! 143 00:08:02,475 --> 00:08:06,150 [Imperial Procuratorate] 144 00:08:31,399 --> 00:08:32,200 Seniors, 145 00:08:33,480 --> 00:08:35,480 I'm He Zongwei. 146 00:08:35,799 --> 00:08:37,759 Thanks to His Majesty's grace, 147 00:08:38,206 --> 00:08:40,446 I'll be one of the censors starting from today. 148 00:08:41,039 --> 00:08:43,120 Seniors, please guide me in the future. 149 00:08:53,310 --> 00:08:54,470 Here's a gift for our first meeting. 150 00:08:55,520 --> 00:08:56,690 Here's a gift for our first meeting. 151 00:08:56,919 --> 00:08:58,440 It's nothing valuable. Please accept it. 152 00:09:00,350 --> 00:09:01,440 Please guide me in the future. 153 00:09:05,710 --> 00:09:06,750 Please guide me in the future. 154 00:09:08,519 --> 00:09:10,510 Senior, please guide me in the future. 155 00:09:11,240 --> 00:09:12,080 Are you giving us gifts? 156 00:09:13,559 --> 00:09:14,039 No. 157 00:09:15,720 --> 00:09:16,559 I know clearly 158 00:09:17,120 --> 00:09:18,020 that as imperial censors, 159 00:09:18,060 --> 00:09:18,840 we're responsible for 160 00:09:18,840 --> 00:09:21,200 purging the administration and impeaching the officials. 161 00:09:22,360 --> 00:09:24,399 Giving gifts and bribes are taboos. 162 00:09:24,879 --> 00:09:25,679 We must never do so. 163 00:09:26,480 --> 00:09:26,960 However, 164 00:09:27,639 --> 00:09:28,600 seniors, don't worry. 165 00:09:29,526 --> 00:09:32,566 These are just snacks I bought on my way here. 166 00:09:33,039 --> 00:09:34,200 And, they're the cheapest snacks too. 167 00:09:34,960 --> 00:09:35,759 They're just tokens 168 00:09:36,190 --> 00:09:36,919 of my appreciation. 169 00:09:40,840 --> 00:09:42,919 Senior, please distribute this to everyone. 170 00:09:54,440 --> 00:09:55,240 Senior, 171 00:09:56,759 --> 00:09:59,480 is this the seat of the late Mr. Lai Mingcheng? 172 00:10:11,200 --> 00:10:11,639 Senior, 173 00:10:12,350 --> 00:10:13,120 do you have a match? 174 00:10:13,240 --> 00:10:13,950 Please light it for me. 175 00:10:14,520 --> 00:10:15,320 What are you trying to do? 176 00:10:18,039 --> 00:10:18,679 To be honest, 177 00:10:21,519 --> 00:10:22,799 Mr. Lai Mingcheng 178 00:10:23,879 --> 00:10:25,559 was my guiding light before this. 179 00:10:27,240 --> 00:10:28,320 Although we never met before, 180 00:10:29,279 --> 00:10:30,480 to me, 181 00:10:31,360 --> 00:10:33,120 he's my mentor and a friend. 182 00:10:34,960 --> 00:10:36,000 When Mr. Lai died, 183 00:10:38,840 --> 00:10:40,320 I was deeply disheartened by his passing. 184 00:10:41,200 --> 00:10:42,919 Now that I'm seeing the seat he used when he was alive, 185 00:10:43,399 --> 00:10:45,000 I have to pray to it. 186 00:10:46,320 --> 00:10:47,240 What are you doing? 187 00:10:47,240 --> 00:10:49,159 You can't just do that in the Imperial Procuratorate. 188 00:10:49,240 --> 00:10:49,879 Don't do this. Get up. 189 00:10:49,879 --> 00:10:50,850 Hurry and get up. Don't do this. 190 00:10:51,159 --> 00:10:53,000 Mr. He, hurry and get up. 191 00:10:53,480 --> 00:10:54,000 That's right. 192 00:10:54,039 --> 00:10:54,720 I was too agitated. 193 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,399 By the way, 194 00:11:13,430 --> 00:11:14,799 I had no official position before this. 195 00:11:15,400 --> 00:11:16,639 I only knew that Mr. Lai passed away. 196 00:11:16,720 --> 00:11:17,759 I know not of the reason. 197 00:11:19,000 --> 00:11:20,240 Was there any treachery involved? 198 00:11:22,320 --> 00:11:23,399 So you have no idea, huh? 199 00:11:24,799 --> 00:11:25,799 Mr. Lai passed away 200 00:11:26,120 --> 00:11:27,960 all because he impeached Fan Xian. 201 00:11:28,519 --> 00:11:31,440 He was the one who supervised his punishment as well. 202 00:11:34,120 --> 00:11:34,879 It was actually him? 203 00:11:36,039 --> 00:11:37,679 I actually visited that crook before this. 204 00:11:40,160 --> 00:11:41,159 You were ignorant in the past. 205 00:11:41,600 --> 00:11:42,400 This isn't your fault. 206 00:11:42,600 --> 00:11:43,159 In the future, 207 00:11:43,399 --> 00:11:44,480 just stay away from him. 208 00:11:44,600 --> 00:11:45,039 This won't do. 209 00:11:46,080 --> 00:11:48,000 How could I retreat in the face of such crooks? 210 00:11:48,760 --> 00:11:49,840 I'll head to Fan's Residence now. 211 00:11:49,919 --> 00:11:50,600 I'll reason with him! 212 00:11:54,125 --> 00:11:55,975 [Fan's Residence] 213 00:12:00,440 --> 00:12:03,000 Buddy, do you have a knife? 214 00:12:05,039 --> 00:12:05,519 No. 215 00:12:06,080 --> 00:12:07,120 Can you lend me one? 216 00:12:09,120 --> 00:12:09,960 I'm new to the place too. 217 00:12:09,960 --> 00:12:11,040 I'm not familiar with the place. 218 00:12:26,639 --> 00:12:27,279 Lend this to me. 219 00:12:36,799 --> 00:12:37,279 Thanks. 220 00:12:58,840 --> 00:12:59,600 What did you tell him? 221 00:13:00,679 --> 00:13:02,320 Mr. Fan, I hereby request punishment. 222 00:13:03,480 --> 00:13:04,879 Mr. Fan, please punish me. 223 00:13:05,240 --> 00:13:05,879 He Zongwei. 224 00:13:07,240 --> 00:13:08,679 Now, you're a censor. 225 00:13:08,880 --> 00:13:10,750 How could an official like you kneel without any reason? 226 00:13:10,840 --> 00:13:11,799 Mr. Fan, please spare me. 227 00:13:12,039 --> 00:13:13,520 Since when did I say I wanted to take your life? 228 00:13:14,299 --> 00:13:14,840 Mr. Fan, 229 00:13:15,870 --> 00:13:17,639 before this, I brought up the spring exam murder case 230 00:13:17,639 --> 00:13:18,639 in front of you. 231 00:13:19,320 --> 00:13:21,320 I offended you back then. 232 00:13:21,879 --> 00:13:22,320 Mr. Fan, 233 00:13:23,000 --> 00:13:24,519 you know my character well. 234 00:13:25,480 --> 00:13:26,440 I do. 235 00:13:27,399 --> 00:13:29,550 Mr. Fan, when it comes to literature, 236 00:13:30,159 --> 00:13:31,279 your talent knows no bounds. 237 00:13:31,559 --> 00:13:33,790 When it comes to officialdom, you have several positions, 238 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:34,970 and you're very influential. 239 00:13:35,050 --> 00:13:36,140 When it comes to relationships, 240 00:13:37,360 --> 00:13:38,840 Mr. Fan, you're my godfather. 241 00:13:39,240 --> 00:13:39,720 Don't say that. 242 00:13:40,160 --> 00:13:41,279 I don't have a cheap son like you. 243 00:13:42,399 --> 00:13:42,919 He Zongwei, 244 00:13:43,159 --> 00:13:44,360 I know you're just a tool. 245 00:13:44,360 --> 00:13:45,440 I don't plan to take revenge on you. 246 00:13:45,519 --> 00:13:46,080 Get up and scram. 247 00:13:47,440 --> 00:13:47,879 Mr. Fan, 248 00:13:49,320 --> 00:13:50,279 please beat me up 249 00:13:50,760 --> 00:13:51,750 and vent your frustrations. 250 00:13:54,279 --> 00:13:54,840 Why don't you 251 00:13:55,279 --> 00:13:56,919 tell your subordinate to do it on your behalf? 252 00:14:02,519 --> 00:14:03,799 So you're here to ask for a beating? 253 00:14:05,799 --> 00:14:06,200 Mr. Fan, 254 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:08,759 after Lai Mingcheng's passing, 255 00:14:09,369 --> 00:14:10,768 the entire Imperial Procuratorate 256 00:14:10,879 --> 00:14:12,360 sees you as their enemy now. 257 00:14:13,159 --> 00:14:14,639 If you beat me up, 258 00:14:15,727 --> 00:14:16,766 it'll be easier for me 259 00:14:17,600 --> 00:14:18,639 to be a censor in the future. 260 00:14:21,600 --> 00:14:23,360 You're here to seek patronage, huh? 261 00:14:25,320 --> 00:14:26,480 Mr. Fan, it'll be worth it. 262 00:14:27,400 --> 00:14:28,830 Now that I'm in the Imperial Procuratorate, 263 00:14:29,159 --> 00:14:30,679 I can notify you in secret 264 00:14:30,919 --> 00:14:32,440 if anything were to happen in the future. 265 00:14:36,360 --> 00:14:36,759 Mr. Fan, 266 00:14:37,360 --> 00:14:39,440 I have no power and no one to depend on. 267 00:14:39,679 --> 00:14:41,159 I'm just struggling to survive. 268 00:14:41,679 --> 00:14:42,840 Mr. Fan, sorry for the embarrassment. 269 00:14:45,470 --> 00:14:46,159 See our guest off. 270 00:14:50,919 --> 00:14:51,600 See him off. 271 00:14:54,159 --> 00:14:56,440 Mr. Fan, please beat me up. 272 00:14:56,840 --> 00:14:58,120 If not, at least you should hit me once. 273 00:14:58,679 --> 00:14:59,240 Please. 274 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:04,399 All right. 275 00:15:09,960 --> 00:15:10,480 Mr. Fan. 276 00:15:11,120 --> 00:15:11,840 You're benevolent. 277 00:15:30,310 --> 00:15:31,159 Buddy, what's your name? 278 00:15:32,519 --> 00:15:33,320 I don't practice violence. 279 00:15:36,480 --> 00:15:37,679 Are you Mr. Fan's retainer? 280 00:15:40,159 --> 00:15:40,840 I failed the exam. 281 00:15:44,159 --> 00:15:45,159 That's good as well. 282 00:15:45,560 --> 00:15:47,380 If you don't strive hard after getting into officialdom, 283 00:15:47,759 --> 00:15:48,639 you'll still have no future. 284 00:15:52,120 --> 00:15:53,559 You're still young. 285 00:16:01,200 --> 00:16:03,320 Seems like He Zongwei is trying to build a connection here, 286 00:16:03,520 --> 00:16:04,759 but he overstepped his boundaries. 287 00:16:05,679 --> 00:16:06,399 When did you arrive? 288 00:16:06,519 --> 00:16:07,399 I arrived long ago. 289 00:16:07,759 --> 00:16:08,639 You were busy. 290 00:16:08,840 --> 00:16:09,679 I dared not interrupt you. 291 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:10,680 Do you need anything? 292 00:16:16,270 --> 00:16:18,420 [Imperial Inspectorate Fifth Division Black Cavalries Transfer Records] 293 00:16:18,639 --> 00:16:20,000 Has Mr. Wuzhu been here lately? 294 00:16:20,279 --> 00:16:20,679 No. 295 00:16:21,320 --> 00:16:21,919 Mr. Fan, 296 00:16:22,080 --> 00:16:24,480 I heard that you're Mr. Wuzhu's disciple. 297 00:16:25,000 --> 00:16:26,240 If Mr. Wuzhu isn't around, 298 00:16:26,480 --> 00:16:28,879 I guess sparring with you is the same thing. 299 00:16:29,720 --> 00:16:30,440 Just ignore him. 300 00:16:30,679 --> 00:16:31,679 He's a martial arts fanatic. 301 00:16:32,240 --> 00:16:33,679 He always wants to spar with Wuzhu. 302 00:16:34,670 --> 00:16:35,759 Let's get down to business first. 303 00:16:42,679 --> 00:16:44,519 You should know about the Fifth Division. 304 00:16:45,360 --> 00:16:45,799 I do. 305 00:16:45,799 --> 00:16:47,110 They're in charge of the Black Cavalries. 306 00:16:47,159 --> 00:16:47,639 That's right. 307 00:16:49,600 --> 00:16:52,399 The Black Cavalries have always been stationed outside the Capital. 308 00:16:52,840 --> 00:16:54,120 However, the supply of grain and fodder 309 00:16:54,480 --> 00:16:56,200 has always been allocated by the Capital. 310 00:16:56,640 --> 00:16:57,673 Therefore, it's inevitable that 311 00:16:57,674 --> 00:16:59,140 the First Division has to help with the task. 312 00:16:59,360 --> 00:17:02,519 Here is a record of the resource allocation over the years 313 00:17:02,590 --> 00:17:04,160 and the mobilization of the Black Cavalries. 314 00:17:04,680 --> 00:17:05,680 Read it thoroughly. 315 00:17:06,359 --> 00:17:07,279 In the future, 316 00:17:07,720 --> 00:17:08,599 you should handle this. 317 00:17:09,960 --> 00:17:11,960 You could've sent your subordinate here to notify me. 318 00:17:12,119 --> 00:17:13,270 Why did you come here personally? 319 00:17:13,400 --> 00:17:14,920 The Black Cavalries 320 00:17:15,519 --> 00:17:16,799 isn't under the military's control. 321 00:17:17,200 --> 00:17:19,640 Only one person in the entire Qing State can mobilize the Black Cavalries 322 00:17:21,160 --> 00:17:22,119 excluding me. 323 00:17:23,079 --> 00:17:23,750 Is it His Majesty? 324 00:17:24,240 --> 00:17:24,680 That's right. 325 00:17:27,640 --> 00:17:27,960 By the way, 326 00:17:27,960 --> 00:17:31,000 I heard that Prime Minister Lin is going to retire and return to his hometown. 327 00:17:31,759 --> 00:17:33,279 Yes. It'll happen in the next few days. 328 00:17:33,759 --> 00:17:34,759 That was quick. 329 00:17:37,480 --> 00:17:38,920 Everyone is getting old now. 330 00:17:40,119 --> 00:17:41,840 However, Prime Minister Lin isn't the only official 331 00:17:42,160 --> 00:17:43,750 who had retired and returned to his hometown 332 00:17:44,079 --> 00:17:46,039 in this period. 333 00:17:48,799 --> 00:17:49,599 Read it thoroughly. 334 00:17:50,200 --> 00:17:51,230 Devote yourself to the task. 335 00:17:53,000 --> 00:17:53,640 I'll be leaving now. 336 00:17:57,480 --> 00:17:58,319 You're leaving already? 337 00:17:58,519 --> 00:17:59,279 I'm busy. 338 00:18:04,079 --> 00:18:05,000 What does this mean? 339 00:18:07,440 --> 00:18:08,319 Is this a riddle? 340 00:18:25,620 --> 00:18:27,880 [Imperial Inspectorate Fifth Division Black Cavalries Transfer Records] 341 00:18:27,880 --> 00:18:28,359 Mr. Fan, 342 00:18:28,599 --> 00:18:29,079 it's late now. 343 00:18:29,160 --> 00:18:30,080 You should have some supper. 344 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,279 Say, what do you think this means? 345 00:18:34,110 --> 00:18:34,880 Is this another test? 346 00:18:35,170 --> 00:18:36,880 The transport of supplies for the Black Cavalries 347 00:18:37,079 --> 00:18:38,559 is all managed by the First Division. 348 00:18:40,200 --> 00:18:41,519 Are you overthinking it? 349 00:18:42,039 --> 00:18:42,480 That won't be. 350 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:45,599 I'm sure it's implying something else. 351 00:18:52,119 --> 00:18:53,319 I just can't figure it out. 352 00:18:54,279 --> 00:18:55,160 Say, why can't he 353 00:18:55,160 --> 00:18:56,319 just tell me the truth directly? 354 00:18:57,720 --> 00:18:58,519 Could it be 355 00:18:58,960 --> 00:19:01,039 that this is something he can't disclose in public? 356 00:19:29,319 --> 00:19:29,799 Mr. Lin. 357 00:19:31,880 --> 00:19:32,359 Mr. Lin. 358 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:37,039 Didn't we agree that you shouldn't see me off? 359 00:19:37,599 --> 00:19:38,279 I need to hitch a ride. 360 00:19:39,079 --> 00:19:40,039 Where are you going? 361 00:19:40,920 --> 00:19:41,599 Just right ahead. 362 00:19:42,440 --> 00:19:43,640 What are you up to again? 363 00:19:43,799 --> 00:19:45,240 Mr. Lin, your departure from the Capital 364 00:19:45,640 --> 00:19:46,519 is too quiet, don't you think? 365 00:19:47,440 --> 00:19:48,680 When you hold a farewell, 366 00:19:48,960 --> 00:19:50,079 people cry about it. 367 00:19:50,720 --> 00:19:52,200 And, we have to drink before leaving. 368 00:19:52,480 --> 00:19:53,559 We have to recite poems too. 369 00:19:54,880 --> 00:19:57,359 It's exhausting. 370 00:19:59,400 --> 00:20:00,559 I'm old now. 371 00:20:00,760 --> 00:20:02,039 It's good to have some peace and quiet. 372 00:20:02,839 --> 00:20:03,519 Mr. Lin, don't worry. 373 00:20:04,160 --> 00:20:04,880 I don't do those things. 374 00:20:06,920 --> 00:20:08,119 Regarding Dabao... 375 00:20:09,599 --> 00:20:10,960 He loved the food in my residence. 376 00:20:11,200 --> 00:20:12,039 He gained some weight too. 377 00:20:13,960 --> 00:20:15,000 I'm glad to hear that. 378 00:20:16,119 --> 00:20:17,400 I'm glad to hear that. 379 00:20:17,630 --> 00:20:18,920 I didn't tell him that you were leaving 380 00:20:19,079 --> 00:20:20,000 as per your instruction. 381 00:20:20,519 --> 00:20:21,640 That's more like it. 382 00:20:22,720 --> 00:20:24,319 Let him be happy. 383 00:20:25,880 --> 00:20:27,319 Farewell isn't the happiest event. 384 00:20:28,880 --> 00:20:31,079 But I think you would like 385 00:20:32,640 --> 00:20:34,079 to see your family one last time 386 00:20:35,240 --> 00:20:36,160 before leaving the Capital. 387 00:21:06,310 --> 00:21:07,279 Please stop the carriage. 388 00:21:14,440 --> 00:21:14,960 Dabao. 389 00:21:16,799 --> 00:21:17,319 Wan'er! 390 00:21:18,200 --> 00:21:18,960 Wan'er, what's wrong? 391 00:21:19,599 --> 00:21:20,000 Wan'er! 392 00:21:20,440 --> 00:21:20,839 Wan'er! 393 00:21:21,079 --> 00:21:21,759 Wan'er, what's wrong? 394 00:21:23,039 --> 00:21:24,640 Let's kowtow in that direction. 395 00:21:27,640 --> 00:21:28,319 But why? 396 00:21:30,759 --> 00:21:31,640 I feel like doing it on a whim. 397 00:21:32,279 --> 00:21:33,200 Dabao, do it with me. 398 00:21:34,680 --> 00:21:35,319 I'll listen to you. 399 00:22:59,079 --> 00:23:00,799 I only told Dabao that we were coming out for a stroll. 400 00:23:01,200 --> 00:23:02,230 I didn't tell him anything else. 401 00:23:07,200 --> 00:23:07,599 All right. 402 00:23:14,960 --> 00:23:15,839 But 403 00:23:17,680 --> 00:23:18,640 it must've been tough on you. 404 00:23:20,160 --> 00:23:21,480 Mr. Lin, I'll get off the carriage now. 405 00:23:25,359 --> 00:23:26,960 I wish you and Wan'er 406 00:23:29,119 --> 00:23:31,400 a blissful union. 407 00:23:35,640 --> 00:23:37,400 Safe travels. 408 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,000 Little Xian! 409 00:23:49,359 --> 00:23:50,240 Little Xian! 410 00:23:51,720 --> 00:23:53,240 Little Xian! 411 00:23:56,799 --> 00:23:57,480 Little Xian! 412 00:23:57,799 --> 00:23:58,359 Little Xian! 413 00:23:58,599 --> 00:23:59,640 Little Xian! Let's go! 414 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,640 Wan'er! 415 00:24:18,200 --> 00:24:19,640 It's already good enough that he can retire 416 00:24:20,960 --> 00:24:21,920 and return to his hometown. 417 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,039 What do you mean by good enough? 418 00:24:27,960 --> 00:24:30,119 It's good enough for our family to stay together. 419 00:24:31,160 --> 00:24:32,119 We're a family. 420 00:24:32,200 --> 00:24:33,839 A family should stay together. 421 00:24:34,085 --> 00:24:34,966 No one should leave. 422 00:24:35,079 --> 00:24:36,720 Here, I'll give you two some hawthorns. 423 00:24:36,960 --> 00:24:37,839 Here, Little Xian. 424 00:24:43,720 --> 00:24:44,880 Wan'er, here you go. 425 00:24:47,039 --> 00:24:47,680 Thank you, Dabao. 426 00:25:01,280 --> 00:25:01,839 What's wrong? 427 00:25:01,880 --> 00:25:02,359 What's wrong? 428 00:25:03,440 --> 00:25:05,000 This hawthorn is so sour. 429 00:25:06,759 --> 00:25:08,480 If only Father was around. 430 00:25:14,319 --> 00:25:15,160 But it's fine. 431 00:25:15,720 --> 00:25:16,559 Father is very busy. 432 00:25:16,920 --> 00:25:18,079 We should play on our own, 433 00:25:18,319 --> 00:25:18,680 okay? 434 00:25:19,039 --> 00:25:19,799 Little Xian, let's go. 435 00:25:20,079 --> 00:25:21,480 Let's catch some butterflies. Come. 436 00:26:18,480 --> 00:26:19,160 Dabao. 437 00:26:19,240 --> 00:26:20,079 Play with me! 438 00:26:20,160 --> 00:26:21,079 Be careful! 439 00:26:22,519 --> 00:26:24,000 I want it to join me in catching butterflies. 440 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,440 It doesn't want to join me. 441 00:26:28,150 --> 00:26:29,119 If you don't want to join me, 442 00:26:29,119 --> 00:26:30,240 I'll play with someone else. 443 00:26:42,200 --> 00:26:42,799 What's wrong? 444 00:26:45,640 --> 00:26:47,000 I haven't managed to solve the riddle 445 00:26:47,319 --> 00:26:48,079 given to me by Mr. Chen. 446 00:26:50,039 --> 00:26:51,519 Master, why don't you take a look? 447 00:26:52,480 --> 00:26:53,799 The mobilization of the Black Cavalries? 448 00:26:53,799 --> 00:26:54,720 That's confidential. 449 00:26:56,880 --> 00:26:57,839 I'll skip. 450 00:26:59,480 --> 00:27:00,440 Why did he give it to you? 451 00:27:00,590 --> 00:27:02,950 The First Division has to allocate supplies for the Black Cavalries. 452 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:10,950 What did you say just now? 453 00:27:14,150 --> 00:27:15,640 The mobilization of the Black Cavalries? 454 00:27:15,720 --> 00:27:16,839 That's confidential. 455 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:24,839 The Black Cavalries have always been stationed outside the Capital. 456 00:27:25,400 --> 00:27:28,680 Here is a record of the resource allocation over the years 457 00:27:28,760 --> 00:27:30,279 and the mobilization of the Black Cavalries. 458 00:27:30,759 --> 00:27:31,720 Read it thoroughly. 459 00:27:33,160 --> 00:27:33,680 What's wrong? 460 00:27:37,960 --> 00:27:38,359 Nothing. 461 00:27:39,400 --> 00:27:39,960 You two go ahead. 462 00:27:40,040 --> 00:27:41,000 I'm reminded of something. 463 00:27:52,359 --> 00:27:52,839 Wang Qinian. 464 00:27:54,160 --> 00:27:55,519 Mr. Fan, are we heading back now? 465 00:27:55,550 --> 00:27:56,850 How many men did you bring with us today? 466 00:27:57,359 --> 00:27:58,480 Only a few from the First Division. 467 00:27:58,599 --> 00:28:00,519 They're guarding the place. 468 00:28:00,960 --> 00:28:01,480 That's useless. 469 00:28:01,799 --> 00:28:02,240 What's wrong? 470 00:28:03,070 --> 00:28:05,510 Mr. Chen wants us to assist with the transfer of supply and mobilization. 471 00:28:05,599 --> 00:28:06,079 That's right. 472 00:28:06,340 --> 00:28:08,480 If so, it's enough for this record to contain the transfer records. 473 00:28:08,519 --> 00:28:10,470 Why does it also contain the mobilization of the Black Cavalries? 474 00:28:11,079 --> 00:28:11,799 Is it because 475 00:28:12,039 --> 00:28:14,759 he wants you to take over the Black Cavalries gradually? 476 00:28:15,000 --> 00:28:15,680 Do you have a horse? 477 00:28:16,160 --> 00:28:16,750 It's over there. 478 00:28:19,240 --> 00:28:20,200 Time does fly. 479 00:28:22,599 --> 00:28:24,079 Everyone is getting old now. 480 00:28:25,039 --> 00:28:26,740 However, Prime Minister Lin isn't the only official 481 00:28:27,200 --> 00:28:31,000 who had retired and returned to his hometown in this period. 482 00:28:31,280 --> 00:28:33,740 Which other important officials retired and returned to their hometown? 483 00:28:33,759 --> 00:28:36,000 Other important officials? 484 00:28:37,039 --> 00:28:38,839 Mei Zhili, prefect of the Capital Magistrate. 485 00:28:39,119 --> 00:28:39,759 You met him before. 486 00:28:39,820 --> 00:28:40,519 What happened to him? 487 00:28:40,559 --> 00:28:42,799 I heard that he was killed by bandits. 488 00:28:42,880 --> 00:28:43,720 Do you remember the date? 489 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:44,480 I do. 490 00:28:45,000 --> 00:28:46,270 Check the mobilization on that date. 491 00:28:46,720 --> 00:28:47,599 It's on the 13th of June. 492 00:28:52,039 --> 00:28:54,480 The Black Cavalries were mobilized on that day indeed. 493 00:28:54,880 --> 00:28:55,480 This can't be. 494 00:28:55,759 --> 00:28:57,079 There's one last important detail. 495 00:28:57,359 --> 00:28:58,799 The Black Cavalries 496 00:28:59,440 --> 00:29:00,759 isn't under the military's control. 497 00:29:01,079 --> 00:29:02,720 Only one person in the entire Qing State 498 00:29:02,720 --> 00:29:03,880 can mobilize the Black Cavalries 499 00:29:05,079 --> 00:29:06,079 excluding me. 500 00:29:06,920 --> 00:29:07,880 Could it be... 501 00:29:08,119 --> 00:29:08,960 His riddle 502 00:29:08,960 --> 00:29:10,079 is straight to the point indeed. 503 00:29:10,140 --> 00:29:11,310 Let's go. We need to catch up to Mr. Lin. 504 00:29:17,390 --> 00:29:18,680 If we do encounter the Black Cavalries, 505 00:29:19,000 --> 00:29:20,359 we won't be able to stop them! 506 00:29:20,359 --> 00:29:21,119 This is an emergency. 507 00:29:21,119 --> 00:29:22,400 I have no time to get reinforcements! 508 00:29:22,480 --> 00:29:23,160 Let's give it a try! 509 00:29:49,440 --> 00:29:50,039 Your Highness? 510 00:29:52,279 --> 00:29:53,920 Isn't this Fan Xian? What a coincidence. 511 00:29:54,680 --> 00:29:55,440 What are you doing here? 512 00:29:56,210 --> 00:29:58,310 Wasn't I appointed as the deputy commander of the palace guards? 513 00:29:58,380 --> 00:29:59,400 The Imperial Guards were lax. 514 00:29:59,640 --> 00:30:00,680 I brought them out to train them. 515 00:30:00,920 --> 00:30:01,480 Over here? 516 00:30:01,759 --> 00:30:02,759 Mr. Chen arranged for it. 517 00:30:02,840 --> 00:30:04,220 We're talking about the Imperial Guards. 518 00:30:04,279 --> 00:30:05,519 It's not easy to find a free day. 519 00:30:06,319 --> 00:30:07,240 He's something else. 520 00:30:07,759 --> 00:30:08,200 What's wrong? 521 00:30:09,279 --> 00:30:09,799 Your Highness, 522 00:30:10,319 --> 00:30:12,079 do you dare to make a risky deal? 523 00:30:12,880 --> 00:30:14,599 That sounds thrilling. 524 00:30:14,680 --> 00:30:16,080 We might have to face the Black Cavalries. 525 00:30:16,279 --> 00:30:17,200 I know nothing. 526 00:30:17,240 --> 00:30:18,319 You were the one who abducted him. 527 00:30:18,490 --> 00:30:20,170 We're short on time. There's no time for explanation. 528 00:30:20,200 --> 00:30:20,680 Follow me. 529 00:31:47,250 --> 00:31:48,150 [Inspector] 530 00:32:24,799 --> 00:32:25,519 Hello, everyone. 531 00:32:26,039 --> 00:32:26,920 It must've been tough. 532 00:32:27,720 --> 00:32:28,640 Let me introduce them. 533 00:32:29,119 --> 00:32:31,079 These are the Imperial Guards. 534 00:32:31,599 --> 00:32:32,240 And him. 535 00:32:32,759 --> 00:32:33,599 This is First Prince. 536 00:32:33,839 --> 00:32:35,400 He leads troops at the border area all year long. 537 00:32:35,960 --> 00:32:37,519 He's at least a prince. 538 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:39,799 At least a prince? 539 00:32:40,039 --> 00:32:40,759 And him too. 540 00:32:41,640 --> 00:32:42,440 That's Wang Qinian. 541 00:32:44,920 --> 00:32:45,400 Mr. Fan, 542 00:32:45,480 --> 00:32:47,000 it's pointless for you to introduce me. 543 00:32:47,240 --> 00:32:48,480 His Qinggong is excellent. 544 00:32:49,140 --> 00:32:50,000 No one can catch up to him. 545 00:32:51,359 --> 00:32:53,160 Guys, please go easy on me later. 546 00:32:56,759 --> 00:32:58,680 We have the Imperial Guards, a prince, 547 00:32:58,680 --> 00:33:00,640 and a top Qinggong practitioner here. 548 00:33:02,400 --> 00:33:03,599 It's hard to silence us. 549 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,920 Why don't we make a deal? 550 00:33:07,160 --> 00:33:08,160 Let's each take a step back 551 00:33:08,759 --> 00:33:09,519 and go home. 552 00:33:10,200 --> 00:33:11,200 If anyone asks you about it, 553 00:33:11,400 --> 00:33:12,240 you can use that. 554 00:33:12,590 --> 00:33:13,920 I'll bear all of the responsibilities. 555 00:33:14,319 --> 00:33:15,039 Do we have a deal here? 556 00:33:15,640 --> 00:33:16,559 Are you Fan Xian? 557 00:33:17,079 --> 00:33:17,559 That is me. 558 00:33:18,200 --> 00:33:19,750 The Black Cavalries cannot leave the camp 559 00:33:20,240 --> 00:33:21,960 unless they're ordered to do so. 560 00:33:22,559 --> 00:33:23,440 Since I'm here, 561 00:33:23,880 --> 00:33:24,960 that means I'm under an order. 562 00:33:25,559 --> 00:33:27,000 Inspector Fan, you should know 563 00:33:27,720 --> 00:33:28,880 that military orders are absolute. 564 00:33:30,480 --> 00:33:31,680 That means the deal is off, huh? 565 00:33:49,039 --> 00:33:49,710 Keep your weapons. 566 00:33:54,880 --> 00:33:56,279 Your words are a bit disjointed here. 567 00:33:57,319 --> 00:33:58,640 Didn't you say each of us should go home? 568 00:33:58,800 --> 00:34:00,360 Didn't you say military orders were absolute? 569 00:34:00,400 --> 00:34:02,759 The Black Cavalries are under the Fifth Division. 570 00:34:03,166 --> 00:34:05,400 This time, we mobilized the team under the Fifth Division's order. 571 00:34:05,720 --> 00:34:07,319 Inspector Fan, your rank 572 00:34:07,720 --> 00:34:09,560 is only below Mr. Chen's in the Imperial Inspectorate. 573 00:34:10,239 --> 00:34:12,079 Your order is superior to that of the Fifth Division. 574 00:34:12,840 --> 00:34:14,039 Therefore, going home 575 00:34:14,559 --> 00:34:15,400 is our order. 576 00:34:17,440 --> 00:34:17,920 Thank you. 577 00:34:19,030 --> 00:34:19,840 This is a military order. 578 00:34:23,599 --> 00:34:24,310 Return to the camp! 579 00:34:41,870 --> 00:34:43,620 [Commander Jing, commander of the Black Cavalries] 580 00:35:03,840 --> 00:35:05,280 Do you need anything else? 581 00:35:12,400 --> 00:35:14,025 [God of Poetry] 582 00:35:16,039 --> 00:35:17,239 Inspector, I heard about your death. 583 00:35:18,639 --> 00:35:19,519 I bought it overnight. 584 00:35:20,599 --> 00:35:21,360 Well... 585 00:35:22,400 --> 00:35:23,440 Should I thank you? 586 00:35:24,960 --> 00:35:26,119 Luckily, it was just a rumor. 587 00:35:28,910 --> 00:35:30,039 Why don't I pay you back for the book? 588 00:35:30,119 --> 00:35:30,710 No need for that. 589 00:35:33,840 --> 00:35:34,880 Inspector, can you 590 00:35:36,480 --> 00:35:37,360 give me your signature? 591 00:35:43,079 --> 00:35:44,080 I didn't bring any brush with me. 592 00:35:44,599 --> 00:35:45,199 Do you have a brush? 593 00:35:45,880 --> 00:35:46,519 Don't look at me. 594 00:35:49,470 --> 00:35:50,159 What are you doing? 595 00:35:50,559 --> 00:35:51,599 Blood can serve as ink as well. 596 00:35:52,320 --> 00:35:52,800 Here's a brush. 597 00:35:55,840 --> 00:35:56,920 We have a brush here. 598 00:36:09,119 --> 00:36:11,159 But we don't have any ink. 599 00:36:19,800 --> 00:36:21,119 We need water to grind ink. 600 00:36:22,519 --> 00:36:23,400 I don't think tea will work. 601 00:36:23,679 --> 00:36:24,920 At least it's better than blood. 602 00:36:25,280 --> 00:36:26,039 You do have a point. 603 00:36:46,880 --> 00:36:47,599 Mr. Fan, go ahead. 604 00:36:56,639 --> 00:36:57,920 Well, you two are blocking the light. 605 00:37:03,200 --> 00:37:03,960 I should write it to you. 606 00:37:05,160 --> 00:37:06,750 I'm not telling you to throw up. [*"To" and "throw up" are homonyms] 607 00:37:06,800 --> 00:37:08,000 I'm going to write your name on it. 608 00:37:08,159 --> 00:37:09,360 It's for you. 609 00:37:09,599 --> 00:37:10,199 That's great. 610 00:37:12,199 --> 00:37:12,870 What's your surname? 611 00:37:13,039 --> 00:37:13,440 Jing. 612 00:37:13,880 --> 00:37:14,639 Jing as in thorns? 613 00:37:14,760 --> 00:37:15,159 That's right. 614 00:37:15,200 --> 00:37:16,039 That's a great surname. 615 00:37:16,880 --> 00:37:17,320 Your name? 616 00:37:17,719 --> 00:37:18,199 None. 617 00:37:18,519 --> 00:37:19,360 Jing None? 618 00:37:19,559 --> 00:37:20,239 That's a great name. 619 00:37:21,119 --> 00:37:21,800 My name isn't None. 620 00:37:22,159 --> 00:37:23,239 I don't have a name. 621 00:37:37,390 --> 00:37:38,280 What about your position? 622 00:37:38,599 --> 00:37:39,199 Deputy commander. 623 00:37:39,390 --> 00:37:40,520 Subordinate of the Fifth Division. 624 00:37:42,760 --> 00:37:43,760 All right. 625 00:37:52,519 --> 00:37:53,000 Deputy... 626 00:37:54,599 --> 00:37:55,119 Deputy... 627 00:38:11,525 --> 00:38:12,925 [To Commander Jing, Fan Xian] 628 00:38:18,119 --> 00:38:19,040 My handwriting isn't good. 629 00:38:19,360 --> 00:38:20,199 You're too modest. 630 00:38:20,679 --> 00:38:21,719 It's no wonder Mr. Chen said 631 00:38:22,239 --> 00:38:23,119 your handwriting 632 00:38:23,600 --> 00:38:24,870 shocks both deities and ghosts alike. 633 00:38:28,960 --> 00:38:29,400 Thank you. 634 00:38:29,720 --> 00:38:31,119 Commander Jing, do you like to read poems? 635 00:38:31,120 --> 00:38:32,160 I know nothing about poetry, 636 00:38:32,400 --> 00:38:33,079 but I like them. 637 00:38:34,720 --> 00:38:36,810 The literary field of the Qing State has been weak for a long time. 638 00:38:37,079 --> 00:38:38,280 Inspector, your appearance 639 00:38:38,559 --> 00:38:39,679 is truly a blessing for our state. 640 00:38:40,400 --> 00:38:41,639 Even if I don't understand poetry, 641 00:38:42,719 --> 00:38:43,840 I'm still impressed by you. 642 00:38:46,280 --> 00:38:46,920 Inspector Fan, 643 00:38:49,079 --> 00:38:50,119 I'm glad to see you alive. 644 00:38:52,719 --> 00:38:53,280 I feel the same. 645 00:39:23,719 --> 00:39:24,360 It's time 646 00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:26,320 for you to practice your handwriting. 647 00:39:27,559 --> 00:39:29,000 Mr. Lin, I'll send you back to your hometown. 648 00:39:31,440 --> 00:39:32,639 I was mistaken. 649 00:39:32,990 --> 00:39:33,800 Mistaken about what? 650 00:39:34,159 --> 00:39:35,430 The appearance of the Black Cavalries, 651 00:39:36,800 --> 00:39:37,880 what do you think that means? 652 00:39:38,510 --> 00:39:39,760 His Majesty was trying to kill you. 653 00:39:40,599 --> 00:39:41,199 You're wrong. 654 00:39:42,320 --> 00:39:45,280 His Majesty isn't trying to replace the prime minister. 655 00:39:46,639 --> 00:39:48,840 He's trying to abolish the position. 656 00:39:49,440 --> 00:39:50,440 What's the difference? 657 00:39:52,390 --> 00:39:53,159 Abolish the position? 658 00:39:54,520 --> 00:39:56,400 So he intends to abolish the position of prime minister? 659 00:39:56,599 --> 00:39:57,840 I made the wrong judgment. 660 00:39:57,960 --> 00:40:01,000 Therefore, I used the wrong countermeasure. 661 00:40:02,599 --> 00:40:03,400 Wait here. 662 00:40:09,639 --> 00:40:10,599 This name list includes 663 00:40:11,199 --> 00:40:14,239 the names of all my proteges and acquaintances. 664 00:40:15,039 --> 00:40:16,519 Hand it to His Majesty. 665 00:40:16,960 --> 00:40:18,320 After that, tell His Majesty 666 00:40:19,210 --> 00:40:20,639 that I will submit a memorial to the throne 667 00:40:21,119 --> 00:40:22,360 once I return to my hometown. 668 00:40:23,639 --> 00:40:25,800 The memorial will state the cons of the position. 669 00:40:26,480 --> 00:40:27,519 As the leader of all officials, 670 00:40:27,570 --> 00:40:28,830 the prime minister has too much power. 671 00:40:29,719 --> 00:40:31,310 If a sly individual were to assume the position, 672 00:40:31,599 --> 00:40:33,000 the state will be placed in danger. 673 00:40:33,560 --> 00:40:35,519 I'll be the one initiating the abolishment of the position. 674 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,270 It has nothing to do with His Majesty. 675 00:40:38,480 --> 00:40:38,920 All right now. 676 00:40:39,390 --> 00:40:40,520 You should return to the Capital. 677 00:40:41,920 --> 00:40:43,119 I should escort you for some time. 678 00:40:43,599 --> 00:40:44,360 That'll be unnecessary. 679 00:40:45,840 --> 00:40:47,119 I'll be fine 680 00:40:47,440 --> 00:40:48,600 once you deliver the name list 681 00:40:48,840 --> 00:40:50,960 and my message to His Majesty. 682 00:40:51,560 --> 00:40:53,230 The Black Cavalries were here to kill you, you know? 683 00:40:54,360 --> 00:40:55,639 They weren't here to kill me. 684 00:40:57,280 --> 00:40:58,800 They were here to serve as a reminder. 685 00:40:58,990 --> 00:41:00,199 Are you that confident in yourself? 686 00:41:00,199 --> 00:41:01,520 Are you sure they weren't here to kill you? 687 00:41:01,559 --> 00:41:02,760 I won't die. 688 00:41:03,800 --> 00:41:04,960 I'm afraid all of these servants 689 00:41:06,079 --> 00:41:07,800 have to die. 690 00:41:09,760 --> 00:41:10,960 I'm not Mei Zhili. 691 00:41:12,119 --> 00:41:13,239 If I die now, 692 00:41:14,406 --> 00:41:15,286 they won't be able 693 00:41:16,639 --> 00:41:17,760 to record the history of the state. 694 00:41:25,560 --> 00:41:26,800 If His Majesty wanted to remind you, 695 00:41:27,360 --> 00:41:28,430 he could've told you in public. 696 00:41:28,920 --> 00:41:29,960 Why did he need to resort to this? 697 00:41:30,920 --> 00:41:32,320 Do I need to explain it to you? 698 00:41:34,119 --> 00:41:35,119 It serves both as a reminder 699 00:41:36,559 --> 00:41:37,440 and a threat. 700 00:41:38,440 --> 00:41:41,639 What do you think about His Majesty's means? 701 00:41:42,440 --> 00:41:44,039 His Majesty's means are unpredictable. 702 00:41:44,240 --> 00:41:45,205 His methods are ingenious. 703 00:41:45,800 --> 00:41:46,920 Ingenious? 704 00:41:47,719 --> 00:41:50,599 It's not that impressive. 705 00:41:51,840 --> 00:41:53,280 If you command the Six Ministries 706 00:41:53,280 --> 00:41:54,480 and wield control over the army, 707 00:41:54,719 --> 00:41:57,159 you can be as ingenious as him. 708 00:41:57,440 --> 00:41:58,760 You shouldn't say that loudly. 709 00:41:59,239 --> 00:42:01,519 The rarest thing about His Majesty 710 00:42:02,519 --> 00:42:06,400 is that no one can tell what he'll do next. 711 00:42:07,039 --> 00:42:08,320 During your dispute with Chengze, 712 00:42:08,390 --> 00:42:09,940 His Majesty took advantage of the situation. 713 00:42:10,230 --> 00:42:12,250 That's why you two were able to compete during the spring exam. 714 00:42:12,440 --> 00:42:14,400 After that, it led to the spring exam corruption cases. 715 00:42:15,119 --> 00:42:15,800 From that, 716 00:42:16,480 --> 00:42:18,159 it led to my resignation. 717 00:42:19,199 --> 00:42:23,840 Thus, His Majesty achieved his goal of abolishing the prime minister. 718 00:42:25,030 --> 00:42:26,940 His Majesty leveraged his strength to achieve his goals. 719 00:42:27,400 --> 00:42:30,599 All of his intentions were hidden. 720 00:42:32,159 --> 00:42:34,519 Fan Xian, you must remember this. 721 00:42:35,400 --> 00:42:38,159 Never trust His Majesty completely. 722 00:42:39,039 --> 00:42:40,520 You mustn't think that you've seen through him 723 00:42:40,679 --> 00:42:44,480 until the very last second. 724 00:42:47,840 --> 00:42:48,760 You are saying this 725 00:42:50,079 --> 00:42:51,599 as if I compete with His Majesty. 726 00:42:53,639 --> 00:42:56,599 That's not up to you. 727 00:43:16,460 --> 00:43:18,460 ♪The youth raises his head♪ 728 00:43:18,460 --> 00:43:22,020 ♪As he moves toward his moon♪ 729 00:43:24,060 --> 00:43:26,180 ♪People tease him for being delusional♪ 730 00:43:26,180 --> 00:43:29,440 ♪Wondering why he is so unconventional♪ 731 00:43:31,980 --> 00:43:35,540 ♪Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond♪ 732 00:43:35,540 --> 00:43:39,460 ♪How could it remain unstained?♪ 733 00:43:39,460 --> 00:43:41,380 ♪If silver tael has a value♪ 734 00:43:41,380 --> 00:43:44,460 ♪Who can truly be carefree?♪ 735 00:43:45,700 --> 00:43:48,380 ♪All of you are right♪ 736 00:43:48,400 --> 00:43:50,620 ♪He said: "Please"♪ 737 00:43:50,620 --> 00:43:53,420 ♪"Make way"♪ 738 00:43:53,700 --> 00:43:56,180 ♪"Let me drink until I drop"♪ 739 00:43:56,180 --> 00:43:58,100 ♪On the court♪ 740 00:43:58,100 --> 00:44:00,940 ♪I recite several verses♪ 741 00:44:01,140 --> 00:44:03,540 ♪Let me wear a white robe♪ 742 00:44:03,540 --> 00:44:05,620 ♪And cross the alley filled with insanity♪ 743 00:44:05,620 --> 00:44:08,370 ♪To scoop up the moon's reflection in the muddy pond♪ 744 00:44:08,860 --> 00:44:11,100 ♪Sirs, please forgive me♪ 745 00:44:11,100 --> 00:44:13,060 ♪Your words of advice♪ 746 00:44:13,060 --> 00:44:15,820 ♪I understand, but I don't want to pretend♪ 747 00:44:16,100 --> 00:44:18,390 ♪People search for the golden land♪ 748 00:44:18,390 --> 00:44:20,460 ♪While I search for the moon♪ 749 00:44:20,460 --> 00:44:22,660 ♪Why should we travel together?♪ 750 00:44:22,940 --> 00:44:24,860 ♪Thank you♪ 751 00:44:24,860 --> 00:44:26,940 ♪Excuse me♪ 752 00:44:26,940 --> 00:44:28,620 ♪You are you♪ 753 00:44:28,620 --> 00:44:30,220 ♪I am me♪ 754 00:44:30,540 --> 00:44:32,460 ♪Thank you♪ 755 00:44:32,460 --> 00:44:34,420 ♪Excuse me♪ 756 00:44:34,420 --> 00:44:36,220 ♪You are you♪ 757 00:44:36,220 --> 00:44:39,160 ♪I am me♪ 758 00:44:51,750 --> 00:44:54,450 ♪Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond♪ 759 00:44:55,350 --> 00:44:58,300 ♪Remarkably worldly-wise yet hopelessly romantic♪ 760 00:44:59,070 --> 00:45:01,690 ♪Know what you love♪ 761 00:45:02,400 --> 00:45:04,450 ♪Don't change♪ 762 00:45:06,860 --> 00:45:09,770 ♪If one has witnessed both light and shadow♪ 763 00:45:10,360 --> 00:45:13,500 ♪Yet retains their innocence♪ 764 00:45:14,010 --> 00:45:16,520 ♪They shall be cloaked in moonlight♪ 765 00:45:17,100 --> 00:45:19,780 ♪As they journey through the night♪