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♪As flowers bloom and wither♪

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♪May we pass by the magnificent scenery♪

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♪Contemplate the vastness
of Heaven and Earth♪

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♪Could it be that both of us
are filled with desolation?♪

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♪As flowers bloom and wither♪

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♪May we lead such a life♪

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♪Contemplate the vastness
of Heaven and Earth♪

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♪Turning back, you and I♪

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♪Seize the current moment♪

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♪The sky is painted
with a gentle pallet of pastel colors♪

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♪Let's walk together♪

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♪Even if♪

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♪The snow in front of us♪

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♪Will dye our hair white♪

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♪In an instant♪

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[Joy of Life Season 2]

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[Adapted from Mao Ni's Joy of Life
on Yuewen Group's Qidian platform]

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[Episode 24]

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You are saying this

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as if I compete with His Majesty.

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That's not up to you.

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Mr. Fan...

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Enough said.

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You sent me off
outside of the Capital just now.

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I don't want to get
any more sentimental.

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Be nice to Wan'er.

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I will take full responsibility
for the actions of the Imperial Guards.

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What have you got to do
with the Imperial Guards training?

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Training?

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I have just realized

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that the Imperial Guards
have lacked training in recent years.

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They aren't well-prepared for warfare.

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We left the Capital

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for training.

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A harsh journey trains the toughest soldiers,
do you know that?

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Thank you.

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What for?

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I'm training my soldiers.

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Does that concern you, Inspector Fan?

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Why are you here, Chengru?

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We ran into each other.

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What has happened?

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Is my father...

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A little trouble.

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It's not a little trouble
if the Black Cavalries show up.

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Luckily, his identity as the inspector
is quite useful.

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It's all right now?

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I should thank you for assisting me,
Your Highness.

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No need to thank me.

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The Black Cavalries wouldn't retreat
in front of the Imperial Guards.

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Only you could resolve
the confrontation just now.

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Thank you, Chengru.

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We are siblings. Don't say that.

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There is no need for courtesy
between us.

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Still, you saved my father's life.

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Fan Xian,

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I owe you my life.

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Husband and wife should be one.

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Your life is mine too.

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We haven't got married yet.

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We haven't got married yet?

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Are you trying to deny it?

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His Majesty

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summons the First Prince and Fan Xian.

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That's quick.

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Push all the blame onto me
if Father gets angry.

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Tell him it was my idea
to send Prime Minister Lin off.

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No.

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You can't handle the consequence
of defying the decree.

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His Majesty instructed Prime Minister Lin
to retire and return to his hometown.

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This is the decree I heard of.

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Send Dabao back when he wakes up.

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Don't worry. It will be all right.

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I will go to the palace with you.

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It would be done for, then.

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I will show you the way.

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Where will Father meet us?

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In the Imperial Study.

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Please.

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If it were a serious charge,

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the Ministry of Justice would show up
to arrest you.

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It's no big deal

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if it's not the main hall.

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Eunuch Hong.

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May I eat this?

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Hold.

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You look relaxed.

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If His Majesty executes me,

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I don't want to be a hungry ghost.

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Do you want some?

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If we would end up being ghosts,

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I would be the hungry one.

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Think about
what you are going to answer later.

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No worries.

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I have already died once.

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What's wrong?

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Maybe his foot is sprained.

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It's fine. Go without me.

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I will treat him.

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After His Majesty learned the news,

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he didn't show much emotion.

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However, His Majesty
ate a few pieces of pastry

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from the Imperial Kitchen.

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Normally, His Majesty
wouldn't eat pastries

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when he gets angry.

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You are brave.

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Are you trying to get yourself killed?

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I won't forget

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your kindness, Mr. Fan.

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Your Majesty,

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they are waiting for your summon.

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Bring the First Prince.

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Yes, Your Majesty.

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Your Highness,
His Majesty summons you in.

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Father.

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I heard you have had frequent contact
with Fan Xian lately.

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Yes.

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Did you come here

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to make a plea for him

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or for yourself?

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I want to make a plea for both of us.

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Why do you want to plead for him?

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He is to my liking.

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To your liking?

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Come.

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Sit here.

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Sit.

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Why is he to your liking?

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He

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values affections.

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He values affections.

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What about others?

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Officials in the Capital value vanity.

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Only a few value affections.

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Your Majesty,

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Minister of Revenue, Fan Jian,
requests an audience.

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Tell him to wait outside.

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Yes, Your Majesty.

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You said only a few people
value affections.

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Do you know why?

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I don't know, Father.

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Li Chengru,

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you are a man of loyalty and honesty.

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It's better you don't know about that.

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I was stationed at the border for years.

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I'm far from being insightful.

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That's better.

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You won't have many concerns, then.

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Off you go.

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Yes, Father.

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Bring the Fans in.

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Yes, Your Majesty.

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Mr. Chen,

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can I stop now?

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Keep on.

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We have been waiting for ages, Mr. Chen.

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Your Majesty,

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I came here to accept punishment.

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What have you done wrong?

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I left the Capital and deployed
the Black Cavalries without permission.

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Your Majesty,

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before Prime Minster Lin left,

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he gave me the list
of his disciples and acquaintances.

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I present this to you, Your Majesty.

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Fan Jian,

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what did you come here for?

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Well...

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I...

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What is that inside your sleeve?

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A ferule.

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Why did you bring this?

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Fan Xian defied your order.

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He left the Capital and deployed
the Black Cavalries without permission.

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I was livid when I heard about it.

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The Fan family has always
served the monarch loyally.

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I didn't expect him to be so rebellious.

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How are you going to deal with him?

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I will

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flog him.

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Go ahead.

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Flog him.

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You rebellious brat!

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How dare you!

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You are so infuriating!

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You!

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I'm going to beat you to death.

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I swear I will!

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You rebellious brat!

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Fan Jian.

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If I don't beat you to death,

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I'm too shameful to face His Majesty.

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You!

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Enough, drop the act already.

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Urgh, Mr. Chen.

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[The conversation is calming down,
Fan Xian is safe]

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That's enough.

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Fan Xian is safe now.

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He's safe now.

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Really?

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Why have you been showing
a straight face?

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You scared me.

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Heed my advice.

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Don't be too clever.

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I will keep that in mind.

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If so,

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I will return and wait for Mr. Fan.

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Since you are here,

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do me a favor.

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Sure, please.

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[The Sixth Division spy was found dead
30 li south of the Capital this morning]

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The Sixth Division member was killed?

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Would you mind to go there?

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I wouldn't mind, of course.

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But judging from the distance
of this place to the Capital,

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this area

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should be handled
by the local authority.

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Yes.

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But we are understaffed now.

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You are experienced in this.

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Help me take a look.

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Is there anything special
about this case?

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I wait for you to tell me that.

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I will set off now.

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Use the south gate.

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Someone will meet you at Liujia Slope.

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I will get back to you soon.

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Prime Minister Lin

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is not my concern at all.

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I summon you two here

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for another matter.

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Fan Xian,

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it's time for your wedding.

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Pardon?

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It's time for your wedding, Fan Xian.

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The wedding of me and Wan'er?

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Do you want to marry another woman?

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No! I want only Wan'er.

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Fine.

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The wedding will be in three days.

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Three days?

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Will that be enough?

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Allocate the money
from the Ministry of Rites first.

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As for the rest,
we will compensate them later.

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Your Majesty, it isn't appropriate.

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Fan Jian, Fan Xian,

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listen up.

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This wedding

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isn't for your family.

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It's for the state.

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Indeed.

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You are wise, Your Majesty.

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As you command.

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Get up.

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How was it?

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Is everything all right?

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I'm getting married!

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- Mr. Fan!
- Remember to attend my wedding.

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You are getting married?

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Mr. Fan!

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Mr. Fan!

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He's getting married soon!

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I'm heading to announce the decree.

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Have you announced the decree?

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Yes.

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Do you want to stay for tea?

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I need to hurry back to the palace.

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The wedding is three days later?

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We don't have much time to prepare.

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It's manageable.

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It's handled by the Ministry of Rites

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and funded by the palace.

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I told you so.

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His Majesty greatly favors Xian

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for his talent.

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You accepted the decree so impatiently?

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Don't worry.

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You need to be steady.

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Why is the fuss?

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Father, Mother,

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Xian,

281
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Ruoruo.

282
00:15:41,799 --> 00:15:42,840
We are going to be rich.

283
00:15:43,200 --> 00:15:44,480
This is a venture with zero capital.

284
00:15:44,752 --> 00:15:45,792
What zero capital?

285
00:15:45,799 --> 00:15:46,639
It sounds like a robbery.

286
00:15:47,399 --> 00:15:48,360
Oh, come on.

287
00:15:48,360 --> 00:15:49,159
Don't say that.

288
00:15:49,960 --> 00:15:51,159
Your wedding

289
00:15:51,220 --> 00:15:52,920
is a way more lucrative business
than robbery.

290
00:15:53,440 --> 00:15:54,879
What nonsense is this?

291
00:15:54,879 --> 00:15:55,590
Think about this.

292
00:15:55,960 --> 00:15:56,799
Funded by the palace

293
00:15:57,190 --> 00:15:58,560
and organized by the Ministry of Rites,

294
00:15:58,840 --> 00:16:00,639
we don't have to spend a dime.

295
00:16:01,159 --> 00:16:02,279
Such tremendous imperial grace.

296
00:16:02,320 --> 00:16:03,480
This is a great honor.

297
00:16:05,159 --> 00:16:06,120
Fair enough.

298
00:16:06,399 --> 00:16:06,799
I know, right?

299
00:16:07,639 --> 00:16:08,679
When the day comes,

300
00:16:08,879 --> 00:16:11,480
all dignitaries and officials
in the Capital

301
00:16:11,639 --> 00:16:13,320
will be desperate to attend.

302
00:16:13,520 --> 00:16:15,320
Are you suggesting
we receive a great deal of cash gift

303
00:16:15,440 --> 00:16:16,279
from the big turnout?

304
00:16:17,200 --> 00:16:19,080
I'm afraid not.

305
00:16:19,720 --> 00:16:20,759
He probably wants otherwise.

306
00:16:22,039 --> 00:16:23,600
As expected of my brother.

307
00:16:24,279 --> 00:16:25,919
Won't the cash gift be less
with a small turnout?

308
00:16:26,480 --> 00:16:27,799
Why bother

309
00:16:28,080 --> 00:16:29,120
about that mere cash gift?

310
00:16:29,120 --> 00:16:30,000
That's not important.

311
00:16:30,120 --> 00:16:31,279
The cash gift isn't important?

312
00:16:31,280 --> 00:16:32,730
Qualification is the one
that matters here.

313
00:16:32,759 --> 00:16:33,519
What qualification?

314
00:16:33,679 --> 00:16:34,840
To attend the wedding.

315
00:16:35,170 --> 00:16:36,759
Who wouldn't want
to attend this wedding, right?

316
00:16:37,039 --> 00:16:38,799
We must have a grand wedding

317
00:16:39,159 --> 00:16:40,159
as much as we can

318
00:16:40,279 --> 00:16:41,660
and spread the news
as far as Northern Qi.

319
00:16:42,200 --> 00:16:42,720
However,

320
00:16:43,080 --> 00:16:44,559
the chance to enter the Fan's Residence

321
00:16:44,879 --> 00:16:46,000
for the wedding

322
00:16:46,360 --> 00:16:47,279
must be as limited

323
00:16:47,360 --> 00:16:48,279
and selective as possible.

324
00:16:48,480 --> 00:16:51,480
Those dignitaries in the Capital
would feel ashamed to show their faces

325
00:16:51,480 --> 00:16:52,840
if they can't attend.

326
00:16:54,600 --> 00:16:56,000
Hunger marketing, huh?

327
00:16:57,080 --> 00:16:57,799
Well,

328
00:16:57,799 --> 00:16:59,440
we can let our guests starve, right?

329
00:16:59,440 --> 00:17:00,970
We must provide them
with good food and drink.

330
00:17:02,840 --> 00:17:04,000
Isn't that an offensive decision

331
00:17:04,079 --> 00:17:05,119
on choosing the guests?

332
00:17:06,039 --> 00:17:06,720
Not at all.

333
00:17:07,446 --> 00:17:08,486
We will open the seats for sale.

334
00:17:08,799 --> 00:17:09,440
It's fair and just.

335
00:17:09,680 --> 00:17:10,599
The higher bidders win.

336
00:17:11,160 --> 00:17:12,359
It's the term Xian invented,

337
00:17:12,519 --> 00:17:13,039
auction.

338
00:17:13,200 --> 00:17:13,960
Our sister-in-law

339
00:17:14,079 --> 00:17:15,920
is the royal princess,
a prestigious status.

340
00:17:16,119 --> 00:17:16,960
If she gets married,

341
00:17:17,160 --> 00:17:18,319
her brothers will come, right?

342
00:17:18,720 --> 00:17:19,519
The Crown Prince,

343
00:17:19,519 --> 00:17:20,519
other princes,

344
00:17:20,599 --> 00:17:21,890
and all court officials will also come.

345
00:17:22,039 --> 00:17:23,559
I can't imagine how high
the price can be.

346
00:17:23,599 --> 00:17:25,030
Everyone might just
lose their rationale.

347
00:17:25,079 --> 00:17:26,920
I must host this auction.

348
00:17:27,200 --> 00:17:28,160
I will control the pace.

349
00:17:29,200 --> 00:17:30,319
You returned here secretly.

350
00:17:30,480 --> 00:17:31,400
You better lie low.

351
00:17:33,039 --> 00:17:33,650
It doesn't matter.

352
00:17:33,650 --> 00:17:35,890
Given how competitive the auction would be,
it doesn't matter who leads the action.

353
00:17:35,890 --> 00:17:36,680
Ruoruo, you can lead it.

354
00:17:36,720 --> 00:17:37,079
Right?

355
00:17:38,440 --> 00:17:40,359
When all these people come,

356
00:17:40,880 --> 00:17:41,559
we will...

357
00:17:42,839 --> 00:17:43,240
Xian,

358
00:17:43,640 --> 00:17:44,839
you might need

359
00:17:45,045 --> 00:17:46,565
to marry a few more.

360
00:17:47,240 --> 00:17:48,487
Once the business model is formed,

361
00:17:48,839 --> 00:17:50,720
we will surely become the richest
in the Qing State.

362
00:17:50,880 --> 00:17:52,519
I marry only Wan'er in this life.

363
00:17:52,680 --> 00:17:53,359
No more.

364
00:18:00,480 --> 00:18:01,000
Fine.

365
00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:02,599
One is fine.

366
00:18:02,880 --> 00:18:03,880
No problem.

367
00:18:04,060 --> 00:18:05,510
I can still establish
this business model.

368
00:18:06,319 --> 00:18:09,400
Do you mean you will do this
at your own wedding too?

369
00:18:09,880 --> 00:18:10,440
Oh, no.

370
00:18:10,440 --> 00:18:11,410
No one would attend my wedding.

371
00:18:11,410 --> 00:18:12,519
The groom can only be Fan Xian.

372
00:18:14,279 --> 00:18:15,079
How about this?

373
00:18:15,799 --> 00:18:17,039
It might be inconvenient for Wan'er.

374
00:18:18,119 --> 00:18:18,839
A few years later,

375
00:18:19,279 --> 00:18:19,920
find an excuse

376
00:18:20,519 --> 00:18:21,400
to divorce her.

377
00:18:22,920 --> 00:18:23,680
After that,

378
00:18:23,880 --> 00:18:24,839
you will reconcile.

379
00:18:25,079 --> 00:18:27,000
So when you get married again,

380
00:18:27,070 --> 00:18:28,940
we can hold another wedding
and take the cash gift again.

381
00:18:29,000 --> 00:18:29,880
Marry then divorce.

382
00:18:30,039 --> 00:18:30,799
Repeat this process

383
00:18:30,839 --> 00:18:31,920
over and over again,

384
00:18:31,920 --> 00:18:32,790
and we are going to be rich!

385
00:18:33,240 --> 00:18:33,839
We will be rich...

386
00:18:42,079 --> 00:18:42,599
Sit down.

387
00:19:02,839 --> 00:19:03,319
Take this.

388
00:19:09,400 --> 00:19:10,000
Look at this.

389
00:19:13,880 --> 00:19:14,550
Have some water.

390
00:19:18,319 --> 00:19:18,880
Drink some.

391
00:19:22,119 --> 00:19:23,240
Here. Please drink some tea.

392
00:19:34,039 --> 00:19:34,759
Have some water.

393
00:19:41,839 --> 00:19:43,000
Send these over there.

394
00:19:43,200 --> 00:19:43,640
Yes.

395
00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:45,710
I have some here too.

396
00:19:46,680 --> 00:19:47,200
Give them to me.

397
00:19:53,519 --> 00:19:54,359
Where is he going?

398
00:19:54,559 --> 00:19:55,119
To the loo.

399
00:19:56,400 --> 00:19:57,839
Why is he bringing
a book and a brush along?

400
00:19:58,160 --> 00:19:59,119
They are granted permission

401
00:19:59,240 --> 00:20:00,079
to use the latrine,

402
00:20:00,400 --> 00:20:01,400
but they can't slack off.

403
00:20:10,079 --> 00:20:10,680
Ginseng soup.

404
00:20:18,110 --> 00:20:19,000
Where is Her Highness?

405
00:20:34,839 --> 00:20:35,559
I'm done here.

406
00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,559
Take the fainted one away.

407
00:20:43,799 --> 00:20:44,640
Give him a flatbread.

408
00:20:45,160 --> 00:20:46,039
Add some chili powder.

409
00:20:46,559 --> 00:20:47,519
Let him rest.

410
00:20:48,119 --> 00:20:49,440
Bring a flatbread here.

411
00:20:49,759 --> 00:20:50,359
Hurry.

412
00:20:52,680 --> 00:20:53,119
Eat this.

413
00:20:56,240 --> 00:20:56,880
Your Highness.

414
00:20:57,920 --> 00:20:58,599
You are here.

415
00:21:00,519 --> 00:21:03,920
Mr. Yuan, how are you settling
in Xinyang?

416
00:21:04,590 --> 00:21:05,559
Everything is all right.

417
00:21:06,279 --> 00:21:09,039
It's just that the food
is a bit spicy for me.

418
00:21:09,680 --> 00:21:11,640
Doesn't the Prime Minister's Residence
serve spicy food?

419
00:21:12,319 --> 00:21:15,160
They follow Prime Minister Lin's taste.

420
00:21:15,759 --> 00:21:17,880
It has been tough on you

421
00:21:18,599 --> 00:21:19,599
hiding here for years.

422
00:21:20,119 --> 00:21:23,200
Fortunately,
I didn't let down your mission

423
00:21:24,119 --> 00:21:26,519
to drag Lin Ruofu down.

424
00:21:35,039 --> 00:21:36,640
Whether or not he holds the position

425
00:21:36,880 --> 00:21:37,960
has nothing to do with me.

426
00:21:38,799 --> 00:21:40,039
After all, this show

427
00:21:41,599 --> 00:21:42,880
is staged by you-know-who.

428
00:21:44,079 --> 00:21:46,039
We are just playing along.

429
00:21:46,759 --> 00:21:48,839
You should know that, right?

430
00:21:49,799 --> 00:21:50,279
Yes, I do,

431
00:21:52,079 --> 00:21:53,960
but I have to pretend not to.

432
00:21:56,279 --> 00:21:57,759
Good liars delude themselves.

433
00:21:59,839 --> 00:22:00,440
Brilliant.

434
00:22:01,119 --> 00:22:02,160
You flatter me.

435
00:22:05,400 --> 00:22:07,000
By the way, you don't eat spicy food,
do you?

436
00:22:09,039 --> 00:22:09,480
Come here.

437
00:22:12,200 --> 00:22:14,200
Behead the chefs
in Mr. Yuan's residence.

438
00:22:14,319 --> 00:22:15,119
Replace a new batch.

439
00:22:21,279 --> 00:22:21,759
Your Highness,

440
00:22:22,559 --> 00:22:23,680
there is no need for that.

441
00:22:24,839 --> 00:22:25,880
I'm getting used to the food.

442
00:22:26,759 --> 00:22:29,240
Maybe I will grow fond of spicy food
a few days after.

443
00:22:31,200 --> 00:22:33,440
Your only weakness is kindness.

444
00:22:33,960 --> 00:22:36,000
I have gotten used to it.

445
00:22:36,279 --> 00:22:37,519
Nice guys finish last.

446
00:22:38,920 --> 00:22:40,279
I'm the best example.

447
00:22:42,599 --> 00:22:43,039
Otherwise,

448
00:22:43,039 --> 00:22:45,279
I wouldn't be driven to this place
from the Capital.

449
00:22:51,000 --> 00:22:53,480
Are these flowers vibrant to look at?

450
00:22:54,680 --> 00:22:55,640
Why are you doing this?

451
00:22:56,520 --> 00:22:57,640
Wan'er is getting married soon.

452
00:22:58,359 --> 00:22:59,160
I'm preparing a gift.

453
00:22:59,920 --> 00:23:01,200
Precious jewels or pearls

454
00:23:01,440 --> 00:23:02,559
are not elegant enough.

455
00:23:04,599 --> 00:23:05,960
I prefer something beautiful.

456
00:23:07,880 --> 00:23:10,079
This place looks rather barren
after the flowers are trimmed.

457
00:23:13,559 --> 00:23:14,000
By next year,

458
00:23:14,559 --> 00:23:16,000
the flowers will grow brilliantly again.

459
00:23:16,759 --> 00:23:17,960
The roots are injured.

460
00:23:19,480 --> 00:23:20,640
I need to prepare some fertilizer.

461
00:23:22,720 --> 00:23:23,519
Kindness has become you.

462
00:23:23,780 --> 00:23:25,400
You live up to your reputation,
Your Highness.

463
00:23:29,319 --> 00:23:30,200
It's only right

464
00:23:30,640 --> 00:23:31,519
for one to be so.

465
00:23:34,863 --> 00:23:35,759
Who are these people?

466
00:23:37,440 --> 00:23:40,039
The best accountants
from all the shops in Xinyang

467
00:23:40,039 --> 00:23:41,039
are gathered here.

468
00:23:41,250 --> 00:23:42,039
To work on the ledger?

469
00:23:43,119 --> 00:23:44,119
After the wedding,

470
00:23:45,410 --> 00:23:46,960
Fan Xian will take over
the Imperial Treasury.

471
00:23:46,960 --> 00:23:48,319
[Imperial Treasury Ledger No. 73]

472
00:23:48,319 --> 00:23:50,319
I have all the accounts sorted

473
00:23:51,759 --> 00:23:53,039
as a wedding gift for him.

474
00:23:59,359 --> 00:24:01,450
Don't need to hold back
if you have something to tell.

475
00:24:01,759 --> 00:24:04,039
The Imperial Treasury ledger
is supposed to be confidential.

476
00:24:04,920 --> 00:24:07,319
These accountants must be warned

477
00:24:08,200 --> 00:24:09,519
not to leak anything out.

478
00:24:10,400 --> 00:24:12,359
Didn't I tell you
I need to prepare fertilizer?

479
00:24:25,400 --> 00:24:26,400
By next year,

480
00:24:28,400 --> 00:24:29,640
this place will be in full bloom again.

481
00:24:57,680 --> 00:24:58,279
Gentlemen.

482
00:25:00,759 --> 00:25:01,160
Gentlemen.

483
00:25:05,839 --> 00:25:06,640
What took you so long?

484
00:25:06,640 --> 00:25:07,640
I have been here for a while.

485
00:25:11,200 --> 00:25:11,799
Wait.

486
00:25:12,559 --> 00:25:13,559
What are they doing?

487
00:25:13,630 --> 00:25:14,440
They are setting defense.

488
00:25:17,640 --> 00:25:19,840
The deceased inside is
a skilled fighter of the Sixth Division.

489
00:25:20,400 --> 00:25:21,400
We will guard the place here.

490
00:25:22,319 --> 00:25:23,440
You go inside to examine the body.

491
00:25:24,519 --> 00:25:26,240
Shouldn't you call for a coroner?

492
00:25:26,880 --> 00:25:28,000
This is confidential.

493
00:25:28,359 --> 00:25:29,680
The fewer people who know, the better.

494
00:25:32,926 --> 00:25:35,599
I can't do this without the instrument.

495
00:25:54,079 --> 00:25:55,200
Come in with me.

496
00:26:08,359 --> 00:26:09,559
If you notice any sinister movement,

497
00:26:09,880 --> 00:26:11,119
kill at will!

498
00:26:11,839 --> 00:26:13,160
If half of our men die,

499
00:26:13,640 --> 00:26:14,759
spread force to defend

500
00:26:15,440 --> 00:26:17,359
and escort Wang Qinian
back to the Capital.

501
00:26:37,839 --> 00:26:39,279
These are the top-notch pieces.

502
00:26:40,680 --> 00:26:42,319
I expected more.

503
00:26:43,000 --> 00:26:44,000
You seem to have taken

504
00:26:44,680 --> 00:26:46,279
Fan Xian's wedding too seriously.

505
00:26:46,640 --> 00:26:47,400
Your Highness,

506
00:26:47,960 --> 00:26:49,160
Miss Ye wants to see you.

507
00:26:52,279 --> 00:26:52,720
Show her in.

508
00:27:01,519 --> 00:27:02,359
You came at this hour.

509
00:27:04,559 --> 00:27:05,319
What are you up to?

510
00:27:05,590 --> 00:27:07,200
Wan'er and Fan Xian
are getting married soon.

511
00:27:07,799 --> 00:27:08,400
I know.

512
00:27:09,039 --> 00:27:10,279
Wan'er is like my sister.

513
00:27:11,279 --> 00:27:12,799
She went through a lot
to be with Fan Xian.

514
00:27:13,720 --> 00:27:14,400
Don't make trouble.

515
00:27:18,799 --> 00:27:19,759
What makes you think that way?

516
00:27:20,039 --> 00:27:20,799
Why do you think?

517
00:27:21,279 --> 00:27:23,000
It's true that I set Fan Xian up before.

518
00:27:23,070 --> 00:27:24,079
But it's different this time.

519
00:27:24,480 --> 00:27:25,480
I don't want any trouble

520
00:27:25,880 --> 00:27:26,920
to mess up my own sister's wedding.

521
00:27:29,400 --> 00:27:29,920
Look.

522
00:27:31,720 --> 00:27:33,519
I'm choosing their wedding gift.

523
00:27:34,119 --> 00:27:34,920
Give me a hand.

524
00:27:43,119 --> 00:27:43,799
Do you swear?

525
00:27:47,880 --> 00:27:49,279
How about we make a deal?

526
00:27:49,519 --> 00:27:50,079
What deal?

527
00:27:50,440 --> 00:27:51,440
You ask me a question.

528
00:27:52,240 --> 00:27:53,279
I swear to Heaven

529
00:27:53,630 --> 00:27:54,839
that I will answer you honestly.

530
00:27:55,160 --> 00:27:57,240
Otherwise, I will end pathetically

531
00:27:57,759 --> 00:27:59,200
in the dirt.

532
00:28:00,359 --> 00:28:01,279
But on one condition.

533
00:28:01,839 --> 00:28:02,519
What condition?

534
00:28:02,720 --> 00:28:03,920
I will ask you a question too.

535
00:28:04,400 --> 00:28:05,400
You must be honest.

536
00:28:05,920 --> 00:28:06,640
This is only fair.

537
00:28:07,759 --> 00:28:08,200
Deal.

538
00:28:08,680 --> 00:28:09,640
I don't lie anyway.

539
00:28:09,640 --> 00:28:10,200
You have to swear.

540
00:28:12,119 --> 00:28:13,960
All right. I swear to Heaven

541
00:28:14,519 --> 00:28:15,960
that I will answer

542
00:28:16,079 --> 00:28:17,310
whatever you are going to ask honestly.

543
00:28:17,559 --> 00:28:18,319
Failing that,

544
00:28:22,440 --> 00:28:24,119
the Ye family will be torn apart.

545
00:28:26,599 --> 00:28:27,039
Ask away.

546
00:28:28,480 --> 00:28:29,400
Will you cause trouble

547
00:28:29,799 --> 00:28:31,119
at Wan'er's wedding?

548
00:28:31,240 --> 00:28:31,720
I won't.

549
00:28:31,900 --> 00:28:32,880
Never even considered that?

550
00:28:32,880 --> 00:28:33,559
Never.

551
00:28:34,880 --> 00:28:36,960
No matter how terrible it is
between Fan Xian and I have become,

552
00:28:37,119 --> 00:28:39,599
I always see Wan'er as my little sister.

553
00:28:42,680 --> 00:28:43,279
Good, then.

554
00:28:43,960 --> 00:28:44,559
Your turn now.

555
00:28:48,240 --> 00:28:49,480
Just now, you said

556
00:28:51,920 --> 00:28:52,920
Wan'er and you

557
00:28:53,920 --> 00:28:55,039
are like sisters.

558
00:28:55,400 --> 00:28:56,759
More than just sisters.

559
00:28:57,039 --> 00:28:58,799
If so, you shouldn't keep anything
from her.

560
00:28:58,920 --> 00:29:00,319
That's not even possible.

561
00:29:00,319 --> 00:29:01,559
Which begs the question,

562
00:29:01,680 --> 00:29:02,839
what did Fan Xian tell you

563
00:29:02,839 --> 00:29:03,960
when he came

564
00:29:03,960 --> 00:29:05,279
on the day Lin Gong was killed?

565
00:29:08,160 --> 00:29:09,200
You swore on your family.

566
00:29:10,319 --> 00:29:11,319
Be honest.

567
00:29:13,359 --> 00:29:14,200
How did you know that?

568
00:29:14,680 --> 00:29:16,119
Fan Xian is a household name
in the Capital.

569
00:29:16,359 --> 00:29:17,880
Where he went and whom he met

570
00:29:18,119 --> 00:29:19,640
can be easily figured out
with little effort.

571
00:29:26,599 --> 00:29:27,079
Why?

572
00:29:27,519 --> 00:29:29,119
Is there a dark secret between you two

573
00:29:29,200 --> 00:29:31,680
that Wan'er doesn't know?

574
00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:32,640
No.

575
00:29:32,720 --> 00:29:33,359
So?

576
00:29:34,480 --> 00:29:35,680
Fan Xian came

577
00:29:37,240 --> 00:29:39,440
to ask me something.

578
00:29:39,640 --> 00:29:40,519
What did he ask?

579
00:29:43,279 --> 00:29:44,839
You witnessed Lin Gong

580
00:29:44,839 --> 00:29:47,200
meeting the two female assassins
from the Niulan Street assassination.

581
00:29:51,079 --> 00:29:53,279
You told Fan Xian about that.

582
00:29:58,279 --> 00:29:59,240
You promised

583
00:30:00,079 --> 00:30:01,359
you wouldn't mess up their wedding.

584
00:30:01,559 --> 00:30:03,240
Of course, I would keep my word.

585
00:30:04,039 --> 00:30:04,640
Don't worry.

586
00:30:05,312 --> 00:30:06,112
The wedding

587
00:30:06,880 --> 00:30:08,079
will be great fun.

588
00:30:13,279 --> 00:30:13,720
Mr. Chen.

589
00:30:15,119 --> 00:30:15,680
You are back.

590
00:30:32,039 --> 00:30:32,799
Good work.

591
00:30:33,079 --> 00:30:33,759
It's my duty.

592
00:30:34,279 --> 00:30:34,960
It's still bearable.

593
00:30:35,440 --> 00:30:36,720
Did you examine the body?

594
00:30:37,119 --> 00:30:37,559
Yes.

595
00:30:41,519 --> 00:30:42,079
How did he die?

596
00:30:42,119 --> 00:30:43,480
Killed by a sharp weapon.

597
00:30:44,440 --> 00:30:45,519
Judging from the wound,

598
00:30:45,640 --> 00:30:47,079
it was an extremely quick thrust

599
00:30:47,559 --> 00:30:48,519
beyond what a man can do.

600
00:30:48,519 --> 00:30:49,980
This person must be
exceptionally skilled.

601
00:30:49,980 --> 00:30:50,799
Aside from that,

602
00:30:51,079 --> 00:30:52,279
nothing much is worth mentioning.

603
00:30:54,039 --> 00:30:56,640
From Jiangnan to the Capital

604
00:30:58,319 --> 00:30:59,960
is a long journey.

605
00:31:01,200 --> 00:31:03,240
How does Jiangnan relate to this?

606
00:31:03,480 --> 00:31:04,480
A few days earlier,

607
00:31:05,200 --> 00:31:08,319
a serial killer appeared in Jiangnan.

608
00:31:08,400 --> 00:31:09,880
This person is highly skilled

609
00:31:10,240 --> 00:31:11,480
and untraceable.

610
00:31:12,640 --> 00:31:14,359
Fei Jie went there

611
00:31:14,359 --> 00:31:15,640
for this case.

612
00:31:17,119 --> 00:31:18,440
In that case,

613
00:31:18,559 --> 00:31:19,720
there is nothing to be worried about.

614
00:31:19,920 --> 00:31:24,240
Fei Jie just sent a pigeon back,
saying that he lost track.

615
00:31:24,599 --> 00:31:25,799
Even Elder Fei missed it?

616
00:31:26,119 --> 00:31:27,119
Starting from that day,

617
00:31:28,400 --> 00:31:29,240
from Jiangnan

618
00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,000
to the Capital,

619
00:31:32,039 --> 00:31:33,920
multiple of our peers were found dead

620
00:31:34,400 --> 00:31:37,000
along the governmental road
within a few days.

621
00:31:37,240 --> 00:31:38,279
Is the murderer

622
00:31:39,000 --> 00:31:42,000
coming after the Capital?

623
00:31:42,400 --> 00:31:44,359
The deceased you examined

624
00:31:45,759 --> 00:31:47,000
should be the last.

625
00:31:47,519 --> 00:31:48,759
At this rate.

626
00:31:48,760 --> 00:31:50,440
This person should arrive
in the Capital by now.

627
00:31:52,359 --> 00:31:53,200
But who could it be

628
00:31:54,079 --> 00:31:55,720
to get away with Elder Fei?

629
00:32:01,275 --> 00:32:02,850
[Imperial Inspectorate
Autopsy Report No. 125]

630
00:32:15,079 --> 00:32:16,440
This wound

631
00:32:17,200 --> 00:32:19,759
is exactly the same as
what I saw on the body earlier today.

632
00:32:23,119 --> 00:32:23,880
Done by the same person?

633
00:32:24,799 --> 00:32:25,599
Turn to the front pages.

634
00:32:26,480 --> 00:32:27,200
Go to the front pages

635
00:32:28,200 --> 00:32:29,480
and see the identity of the deceased.

636
00:32:29,800 --> 00:32:32,975
[Lin Gong]

637
00:32:44,880 --> 00:32:45,359
Mr. Chen,

638
00:32:46,407 --> 00:32:47,846
may I tell Mr. Fan

639
00:32:48,525 --> 00:32:50,125
about this?

640
00:32:50,640 --> 00:32:52,799
Why do you think I tasked you with this?

641
00:32:54,680 --> 00:32:55,200
Understood.

642
00:32:57,799 --> 00:32:58,480
I will take my leave.

643
00:33:05,519 --> 00:33:06,640
When Lin Gong was killed,

644
00:33:06,799 --> 00:33:07,960
Fan Xian was the suspect.

645
00:33:08,480 --> 00:33:10,119
But he argued

646
00:33:10,200 --> 00:33:12,319
that he didn't know Lin Gong
was involved in the assassination

647
00:33:12,720 --> 00:33:14,319
and claimed he had no reason
to kill him.

648
00:33:14,880 --> 00:33:15,680
But the fact is,

649
00:33:15,680 --> 00:33:16,559
he did know.

650
00:33:17,680 --> 00:33:18,599
He had a convincing motive.

651
00:33:19,599 --> 00:33:21,440
Ling Gong's death is very likely
related to him.

652
00:33:24,079 --> 00:33:24,680
Your Highness,

653
00:33:25,599 --> 00:33:26,640
did you accept the engagement

654
00:33:26,640 --> 00:33:27,839
and approach Miss Ye

655
00:33:28,319 --> 00:33:31,079
to find out the answer?

656
00:33:34,680 --> 00:33:36,200
Don't think too badly of me.

657
00:33:40,799 --> 00:33:42,279
Fan Xian marrying Princess Lin

658
00:33:42,279 --> 00:33:44,150
is the condition for taking over
the Imperial Treasury.

659
00:33:45,720 --> 00:33:47,079
Without this wedding,

660
00:33:48,160 --> 00:33:50,080
the Imperial Treasury might return
to its previous owner.

661
00:33:50,350 --> 00:33:50,960
Your Highness,

662
00:33:51,359 --> 00:33:52,440
three days are enough.

663
00:33:52,759 --> 00:33:54,279
As long as we tell Princess Lin
about this,

664
00:33:54,599 --> 00:33:56,920
this wedding will never happen.

665
00:33:57,400 --> 00:33:58,119
Xie Bi'an,

666
00:33:59,680 --> 00:34:02,279
I didn't expect such a vicious idea
from you.

667
00:34:09,360 --> 00:34:10,880
Are you saying
that there is a serial killer

668
00:34:11,119 --> 00:34:12,880
killing along the way
from Jiangnan to the Capital?

669
00:34:12,880 --> 00:34:13,360
Yes.

670
00:34:14,360 --> 00:34:16,039
Judging from the wound,

671
00:34:16,119 --> 00:34:18,079
it's similar to an autopsy report
from before?

672
00:34:18,440 --> 00:34:19,039
Exactly.

673
00:34:19,559 --> 00:34:21,880
Who is the deceased

674
00:34:22,039 --> 00:34:22,920
in the said autopsy report?

675
00:34:24,880 --> 00:34:25,800
Lin Gong.

676
00:34:39,760 --> 00:34:40,400
Are you sure?

677
00:34:40,639 --> 00:34:41,679
Certainly, Mr. Fan.

678
00:34:42,239 --> 00:34:44,440
The wounds on the two bodies
are very similar.

679
00:34:45,280 --> 00:34:46,000
The murderer

680
00:34:46,360 --> 00:34:47,199
killed the two people

681
00:34:47,800 --> 00:34:49,360
with an extremely quick thrust.

682
00:34:49,599 --> 00:34:50,599
It's beyond what a man can do.

683
00:34:52,400 --> 00:34:52,960
Of course,

684
00:34:53,640 --> 00:34:55,020
this also suggests another possibility.

685
00:34:55,119 --> 00:34:56,960
That is, the serial killer in question

686
00:34:57,360 --> 00:34:59,599
used a weapon similar to the one used

687
00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,199
by the murderer who killed Lin Gong,

688
00:35:01,440 --> 00:35:03,400
and both of them
have equally strong skills.

689
00:35:04,159 --> 00:35:06,079
That would also lead to this outcome.

690
00:35:09,239 --> 00:35:10,119
You said

691
00:35:12,320 --> 00:35:13,119
the murderer

692
00:35:13,559 --> 00:35:15,960
kills all the way to the Capital
from Jiangnan?

693
00:35:16,079 --> 00:35:17,400
At this pace,

694
00:35:18,199 --> 00:35:20,599
this person should be in the Capital
right now.

695
00:35:57,119 --> 00:35:58,280
For as long as I can remember,

696
00:35:58,960 --> 00:36:00,159
you have been protecting me.

697
00:36:01,079 --> 00:36:02,039
As long as with you around,

698
00:36:02,559 --> 00:36:03,599
I fear nothing.

699
00:36:04,559 --> 00:36:06,639
Not only are my guardian,

700
00:36:07,190 --> 00:36:09,000
but you're also
the most important family member to me

701
00:36:09,039 --> 00:36:10,039
in this world.

702
00:36:11,079 --> 00:36:12,000
So I hope

703
00:36:13,239 --> 00:36:14,800
[Fan's Residence]
you can find your own pursuit.

704
00:36:15,039 --> 00:36:16,679
Find my own pursuit?

705
00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,000
For myself?

706
00:36:39,000 --> 00:36:39,400
Who's there?

707
00:37:39,840 --> 00:37:40,760
Mr. Wuzhu,

708
00:37:42,480 --> 00:37:43,880
where exactly are you?

709
00:38:01,403 --> 00:38:02,803
Xian, you are awake.

710
00:38:03,400 --> 00:38:04,880
Madam Liu, Xian's up.

711
00:38:07,199 --> 00:38:08,119
Fan Xian, you are up.

712
00:38:08,280 --> 00:38:09,199
You slept well, didn't you?

713
00:38:10,159 --> 00:38:11,079
You are here, Madam Liu.

714
00:38:14,800 --> 00:38:15,719
Ruoruo, go out first.

715
00:38:17,079 --> 00:38:18,079
I need to get changed, Madam Liu.

716
00:38:18,079 --> 00:38:18,519
No need.

717
00:38:19,039 --> 00:38:20,079
You can try on these gowns.

718
00:38:25,480 --> 00:38:26,400
From those two boxes?

719
00:38:26,840 --> 00:38:27,599
Naive.

720
00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,000
There are more outside.

721
00:38:47,079 --> 00:38:48,840
This one. Let me try on that color.

722
00:38:55,039 --> 00:38:56,360
That. And that.

723
00:38:56,800 --> 00:38:57,639
Bring me that piece.

724
00:39:03,519 --> 00:39:05,360
You like him very much.

725
00:39:05,559 --> 00:39:06,960
You smile so happily.

726
00:39:07,480 --> 00:39:08,119
It's not that.

727
00:39:08,840 --> 00:39:09,639
I was thinking

728
00:39:10,320 --> 00:39:12,880
that Fan Xian should be trying on gowns
at this moment too.

729
00:39:13,440 --> 00:39:14,320
Of course he is.

730
00:39:16,079 --> 00:39:17,119
Do you think he would run away?

731
00:39:17,639 --> 00:39:18,480
From what?

732
00:39:19,039 --> 00:39:19,800
The wedding, of course.

733
00:39:23,600 --> 00:39:24,719
I think that looks quite suitable.

734
00:39:24,960 --> 00:39:26,239
What you think doesn't matter.

735
00:39:26,480 --> 00:39:27,679
You have to try on every piece.

736
00:39:29,679 --> 00:39:30,920
You go ahead and try. I'm off.

737
00:39:34,559 --> 00:39:36,079
Don't even think of leaving.

738
00:39:36,519 --> 00:39:37,360
This is too much trouble.

739
00:39:37,360 --> 00:39:38,519
I can't stand this.

740
00:39:39,159 --> 00:39:39,719
Trouble?

741
00:39:40,079 --> 00:39:41,239
This is only the innermost piece.

742
00:39:41,280 --> 00:39:42,760
There are three more sets
of undergarments.

743
00:39:42,760 --> 00:39:43,920
I might as well die.

744
00:39:44,039 --> 00:39:44,920
Try them on before you die.

745
00:39:46,400 --> 00:39:47,679
Ruoruo, you are always a good girl.

746
00:39:47,679 --> 00:39:48,480
Please let me go.

747
00:39:48,480 --> 00:39:50,039
Xian, I truly feel bad for you.

748
00:39:50,159 --> 00:39:51,119
But you are smiling.

749
00:39:52,119 --> 00:39:52,559
Am I?

750
00:39:53,320 --> 00:39:54,719
I haven't had breakfast yet.
I feel unwell.

751
00:39:55,639 --> 00:39:56,920
Eat while you try them on.

752
00:40:00,199 --> 00:40:00,800
I need to tinkle.

753
00:40:14,239 --> 00:40:15,400
Your wedding is in two days.

754
00:40:15,400 --> 00:40:16,360
Where are you going?

755
00:40:16,679 --> 00:40:18,199
Unless you don't want to get married,

756
00:40:18,199 --> 00:40:19,199
run off as you like.

757
00:40:23,760 --> 00:40:26,559
That is a great torture for him.

758
00:40:27,159 --> 00:40:28,119
How did you know?

759
00:40:29,800 --> 00:40:30,840
Because I know him well.

760
00:40:34,480 --> 00:40:36,039
If he doesn't run away now,

761
00:40:37,000 --> 00:40:38,679
it means he really cares about me.

762
00:40:50,159 --> 00:40:50,800
Gave up already?

763
00:40:54,639 --> 00:40:55,159
Bring it on.

764
00:41:42,599 --> 00:41:44,960
Young Lady, there are
more gowns to try on.

765
00:41:45,280 --> 00:41:46,920
Please hold on.

766
00:41:47,800 --> 00:41:49,440
I won't run away if he doesn't.

767
00:41:51,360 --> 00:41:51,880
Wan'er.

768
00:41:53,159 --> 00:41:53,639
Wan'er.

769
00:41:54,079 --> 00:41:54,599
Ling'er.

770
00:41:55,920 --> 00:41:56,800
You came just in time.

771
00:41:57,000 --> 00:41:58,159
I have tried so many gowns on,

772
00:41:58,159 --> 00:41:59,159
but I can't decide.

773
00:41:59,280 --> 00:42:00,280
Come on and help me.

774
00:42:00,760 --> 00:42:01,679
There is something urgent.

775
00:42:05,199 --> 00:42:06,079
You may take a rest.

776
00:42:06,079 --> 00:42:06,760
Give us the room.

777
00:42:08,199 --> 00:42:08,920
You may go.

778
00:42:17,440 --> 00:42:18,159
What's the matter?

779
00:42:18,840 --> 00:42:19,280
Li Cheng...

780
00:42:21,680 --> 00:42:22,480
What's wrong with you?

781
00:42:23,159 --> 00:42:24,000
Did you catch a cold?

782
00:42:24,159 --> 00:42:24,599
No.

783
00:42:26,280 --> 00:42:26,880
Tao,

784
00:42:27,320 --> 00:42:28,960
bring me the cold medicine.

785
00:42:29,639 --> 00:42:31,519
Young Lady, where did you put it?

786
00:42:31,840 --> 00:42:32,320
It's at...

787
00:42:33,280 --> 00:42:34,440
Fine, I will get it myself.

788
00:42:34,639 --> 00:42:35,400
Give me a moment.

789
00:42:49,639 --> 00:42:50,079
Who is there?

790
00:43:16,460 --> 00:43:18,460
♪The youth raises his head♪

791
00:43:18,460 --> 00:43:22,020
♪As he moves toward his moon♪

792
00:43:24,060 --> 00:43:26,180
♪People tease him for being delusional♪

793
00:43:26,180 --> 00:43:29,440
♪Wondering why he is so unconventional♪

794
00:43:31,980 --> 00:43:35,540
♪Wearing a white robe
when crossing a muddy pond♪

795
00:43:35,540 --> 00:43:39,460
♪How could it remain unstained?♪

796
00:43:39,460 --> 00:43:41,380
♪If silver tael has a value♪

797
00:43:41,380 --> 00:43:44,460
♪Who can truly be carefree?♪

798
00:43:45,700 --> 00:43:48,380
♪All of you are right♪

799
00:43:48,400 --> 00:43:50,620
♪He said: "Please"♪

800
00:43:50,620 --> 00:43:53,420
♪"Make way"♪

801
00:43:53,700 --> 00:43:56,180
♪"Let me drink until I drop"♪

802
00:43:56,180 --> 00:43:58,100
♪On the court♪

803
00:43:58,100 --> 00:44:00,940
♪I recite several verses♪

804
00:44:01,140 --> 00:44:03,540
♪Let me wear a white robe♪

805
00:44:03,540 --> 00:44:05,620
♪And cross the alley
filled with insanity♪

806
00:44:05,620 --> 00:44:08,370
♪To scoop up the moon's reflection
in the muddy pond♪

807
00:44:08,860 --> 00:44:11,100
♪Sirs, please forgive me♪

808
00:44:11,100 --> 00:44:13,060
♪Your words of advice♪

809
00:44:13,060 --> 00:44:15,820
♪I understand,
but I don't want to pretend♪

810
00:44:16,100 --> 00:44:18,390
♪People search for the golden land♪

811
00:44:18,390 --> 00:44:20,460
♪While I search for the moon♪

812
00:44:20,460 --> 00:44:22,660
♪Why should we travel together?♪

813
00:44:22,940 --> 00:44:24,860
♪Thank you♪

814
00:44:24,860 --> 00:44:26,940
♪Excuse me♪

815
00:44:26,940 --> 00:44:28,620
♪You are you♪

816
00:44:28,620 --> 00:44:30,220
♪I am me♪

817
00:44:30,540 --> 00:44:32,460
♪Thank you♪

818
00:44:32,460 --> 00:44:34,420
♪Excuse me♪

819
00:44:34,420 --> 00:44:36,220
♪You are you♪

820
00:44:36,220 --> 00:44:39,160
♪I am me♪

821
00:44:51,750 --> 00:44:54,450
♪Wearing a white robe
when crossing a muddy pond♪

822
00:44:55,356 --> 00:44:58,306
♪Remarkably worldly-wise
yet hopelessly romantic♪

823
00:44:59,070 --> 00:45:01,690
♪Know what you love♪

824
00:45:02,400 --> 00:45:04,450
♪Don't change♪

825
00:45:06,860 --> 00:45:09,770
♪If one has witnessed
both light and shadow♪

826
00:45:10,360 --> 00:45:13,500
♪Yet retains their innocence♪

827
00:45:14,010 --> 00:45:16,520
♪They shall be cloaked in moonlight♪

828
00:45:17,100 --> 00:45:19,780
♪As they journey through the night♪