1 00:02:07,180 --> 00:02:08,180 Your Excellency, 2 00:02:08,530 --> 00:02:11,460 today, before all the officials, we are to 3 00:02:11,460 --> 00:02:13,900 publicly examine the corruption case. 4 00:02:14,370 --> 00:02:16,030 The whistleblower is Fan Yun. 5 00:02:16,490 --> 00:02:17,900 Yet, at this crucial moment, 6 00:02:17,900 --> 00:02:19,360 she's nowhere to be found. 7 00:02:19,900 --> 00:02:20,700 Could it be... 8 00:02:21,370 --> 00:02:23,829 Could it be that she has a guilty conscience? 9 00:02:23,860 --> 00:02:26,120 Then why hasn't she shown up yet? 10 00:02:26,420 --> 00:02:27,980 Mr. Zheng, calm down. 11 00:02:29,930 --> 00:02:31,090 Let me show you all 12 00:02:31,090 --> 00:02:32,090 something first. 13 00:02:32,610 --> 00:02:33,740 Bring them forward! 14 00:02:36,110 --> 00:02:40,190 -What are these? -No idea. 15 00:02:40,700 --> 00:02:41,700 Your Excellency, 16 00:02:41,980 --> 00:02:43,180 at Fan Yun's request, 17 00:02:43,930 --> 00:02:45,329 I've brought these four chests 18 00:02:45,329 --> 00:02:47,260 of suspected embezzled treasure. 19 00:02:47,530 --> 00:02:48,490 That's so much. 20 00:02:49,090 --> 00:02:50,050 It really is. 21 00:02:50,650 --> 00:02:52,020 Too much. 22 00:02:52,020 --> 00:02:53,770 Unbelievable. 23 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,000 Mr. Cai. 24 00:03:11,210 --> 00:03:12,810 Come forward and take a look. 25 00:03:20,579 --> 00:03:21,980 What do you think of this? 26 00:03:23,460 --> 00:03:24,460 Your Excellency, 27 00:03:24,610 --> 00:03:27,210 I know nothing about this. 28 00:03:27,770 --> 00:03:29,970 You're the head of the Services Bureau. 29 00:03:30,370 --> 00:03:32,740 Something this serious happened on your watch, 30 00:03:32,740 --> 00:03:34,520 and yet you're telling me you knew nothing? 31 00:03:34,520 --> 00:03:36,720 That doesn't quite hold water, does it? 32 00:03:36,770 --> 00:03:37,579 Yes. 33 00:03:37,579 --> 00:03:40,300 Problems did arise within my bureau. 34 00:03:40,300 --> 00:03:41,900 I am willing to accept punishment 35 00:03:41,900 --> 00:03:43,340 for my negligence. 36 00:03:43,900 --> 00:03:45,300 You make it sound so easy. 37 00:03:46,180 --> 00:03:48,420 You'll take responsibility for negligence— 38 00:03:48,420 --> 00:03:49,880 then who, in your opinion, 39 00:03:50,370 --> 00:03:51,329 should answer 40 00:03:52,370 --> 00:03:53,900 for the corruption itself? 41 00:03:57,370 --> 00:03:58,130 Your Excellency, 42 00:03:58,130 --> 00:04:00,840 I truly know nothing about this. 43 00:04:03,740 --> 00:04:05,530 It must have been Lord Lu. 44 00:04:06,460 --> 00:04:07,860 He lined his own pockets! 45 00:04:08,770 --> 00:04:09,860 Lord Cai, 46 00:04:09,860 --> 00:04:10,900 even now, 47 00:04:10,900 --> 00:04:13,230 you're still trying to pin the blame on me? 48 00:04:17,380 --> 00:04:18,459 Your Excellency, 49 00:04:18,459 --> 00:04:19,529 I'm innocent. 50 00:04:23,380 --> 00:04:24,380 Your Excellency, 51 00:04:24,730 --> 00:04:26,020 may I say something? 52 00:04:26,020 --> 00:04:26,900 Speak. 53 00:04:27,940 --> 00:04:29,200 As far as I know, 54 00:04:29,730 --> 00:04:31,210 the reason Fan Yun was able to uncover 55 00:04:31,210 --> 00:04:33,340 the corruption in the Services Bureau 56 00:04:33,460 --> 00:04:34,850 is precisely 57 00:04:34,850 --> 00:04:38,250 that Lord Lu arranged for her to audit the accounts overnight 58 00:04:39,290 --> 00:04:41,409 and gave her full access. 59 00:04:41,940 --> 00:04:44,580 If Lord Lu himself were the one embezzling, 60 00:04:45,020 --> 00:04:48,000 wouldn't he simply be shooting himself in the foot? 61 00:04:48,470 --> 00:04:50,560 Lord Cai, what do you think? 62 00:04:51,140 --> 00:04:52,140 Your Excellency, 63 00:04:52,460 --> 00:04:53,700 don't listen to Jiang Shu. 64 00:04:53,700 --> 00:04:54,900 He's talking nonsense. 65 00:04:54,900 --> 00:04:57,380 It must be Lord Lu who broke the law for personal gain. 66 00:04:57,380 --> 00:04:58,260 Your Excellency, 67 00:04:58,260 --> 00:05:00,820 I too was deceived! 68 00:05:04,020 --> 00:05:05,170 Lord Cai, 69 00:05:05,370 --> 00:05:06,890 do you know what this is? 70 00:05:07,970 --> 00:05:09,770 I don't care what it is. 71 00:05:09,770 --> 00:05:13,430 This is a secret medicine I obtained from the Sacred Rites Bureau, 72 00:05:13,700 --> 00:05:15,530 called the "Truth Pill." 73 00:05:15,730 --> 00:05:17,990 If you have a clear conscience, Lord Cai, 74 00:05:18,020 --> 00:05:19,770 then take this pill 75 00:05:19,770 --> 00:05:22,580 and recount everything truthfully and in full. 76 00:05:23,090 --> 00:05:24,930 If there's not a single lie, 77 00:05:25,330 --> 00:05:27,210 you can naturally clear your name. 78 00:05:27,210 --> 00:05:29,190 Just because you tell me to take it, I have to? 79 00:05:29,190 --> 00:05:30,470 Why should I? 80 00:05:31,090 --> 00:05:32,820 But surely you'll listen to me? 81 00:05:33,700 --> 00:05:34,650 I order you 82 00:05:35,530 --> 00:05:36,590 to take the pill now 83 00:05:37,170 --> 00:05:38,630 and prove your innocence. 84 00:05:38,770 --> 00:05:39,770 Your Excellency, 85 00:05:39,870 --> 00:05:41,110 this man Jiang Shu 86 00:05:41,210 --> 00:05:43,850 wears that mask all the time 87 00:05:43,850 --> 00:05:45,940 and never dares to show his true face. 88 00:05:45,940 --> 00:05:48,020 We can't trust his words easily. 89 00:05:51,260 --> 00:05:51,770 Fine. 90 00:05:52,580 --> 00:05:54,650 Since His Excellency asks me to take the pill, I will. 91 00:05:54,650 --> 00:05:56,460 But if I take the pill today, 92 00:05:56,460 --> 00:05:58,260 do you dare to take off your mask? 93 00:05:58,620 --> 00:06:00,290 If I, Jiang Shu, 94 00:06:00,800 --> 00:06:02,290 remove my mask today, 95 00:06:02,620 --> 00:06:04,220 then you will take the pill? 96 00:06:04,770 --> 00:06:06,060 Fine. 97 00:06:06,060 --> 00:06:07,170 Then I'll show you 98 00:06:07,170 --> 00:06:08,850 my true face beneath the mask. 99 00:06:11,110 --> 00:06:12,960 When does this parade start? 100 00:06:12,980 --> 00:06:14,460 Where is the top-ranked scholar? 101 00:06:14,460 --> 00:06:16,010 It's not time yet. 102 00:06:16,580 --> 00:06:17,980 What about second place? 103 00:06:18,500 --> 00:06:19,460 Second place... 104 00:06:19,460 --> 00:06:20,900 Haven't seen them either. 105 00:06:20,900 --> 00:06:23,820 I heard there's also a female official among those recommended this time. 106 00:06:23,820 --> 00:06:24,880 A female official? 107 00:06:25,530 --> 00:06:26,850 She's not here either. 108 00:06:27,730 --> 00:06:28,730 Who's there then? 109 00:06:30,620 --> 00:06:32,700 I got here before dawn 110 00:06:32,700 --> 00:06:34,330 just to catch a glimpse of the top three scholars 111 00:06:34,330 --> 00:06:36,590 and share in their good fortune. Well... 112 00:06:36,970 --> 00:06:38,430 You're far too impatient. 113 00:06:40,020 --> 00:06:42,680 Still, that female official really isn't here. 114 00:06:42,920 --> 00:06:44,880 I heard the plague spreading through Yong City 115 00:06:44,880 --> 00:06:46,670 was caused by that very female official. 116 00:06:46,670 --> 00:06:47,900 Every household in Yong City is in mourning. 117 00:06:47,900 --> 00:06:50,020 They're all waiting to make her answer for it. 118 00:06:50,020 --> 00:06:51,030 What nonsense! 119 00:06:51,210 --> 00:06:52,409 Why would I lie to you? 120 00:07:37,170 --> 00:07:39,350 You're every bit worthy of being No. 1 on the Guanyu List. 121 00:07:39,350 --> 00:07:40,880 I have only one word— 122 00:07:41,530 --> 00:07:42,380 impressed! 123 00:07:43,500 --> 00:07:44,580 -Yes, indeed. -Yeah. 124 00:07:44,580 --> 00:07:45,730 Indeed, he's quite a looker. 125 00:07:45,730 --> 00:07:47,330 I don't deserve such praise. 126 00:07:48,380 --> 00:07:49,190 Lord Cai, 127 00:07:50,210 --> 00:07:52,210 are you feeling a burning sensation 128 00:07:52,330 --> 00:07:53,790 in your stomach right now? 129 00:07:54,380 --> 00:07:55,820 Once this medicine takes effect, 130 00:07:55,820 --> 00:07:57,700 if you don't explain the full story 131 00:07:57,700 --> 00:07:59,460 behind these treasures 132 00:07:59,460 --> 00:08:01,610 within a quarter of an hour, 133 00:08:02,730 --> 00:08:04,940 you will bleed to death from your seven orifices. 134 00:08:04,940 --> 00:08:06,850 By then, let alone me, 135 00:08:07,730 --> 00:08:09,090 no one can save you. 136 00:08:10,090 --> 00:08:11,770 Think it through yourself. 137 00:08:12,460 --> 00:08:14,020 Listen up, Jiang Shu, 138 00:08:14,020 --> 00:08:15,500 I won't be bluffed. 139 00:08:15,940 --> 00:08:17,410 What evidence do you have 140 00:08:17,410 --> 00:08:19,250 that this treasure 141 00:08:19,580 --> 00:08:21,580 was hidden by me? 142 00:08:21,580 --> 00:08:22,780 Here is the evidence. 143 00:08:23,460 --> 00:08:24,460 Your Excellency, 144 00:08:24,460 --> 00:08:26,330 this pouch contained the congratulatory gold Tian Xing asked Lord Cai 145 00:08:26,330 --> 00:08:28,410 to send back to his hometown after passing the selection exam. 146 00:08:28,410 --> 00:08:32,070 It was actually hidden inside a secret compartment in the coffin. 147 00:08:32,900 --> 00:08:33,809 Lord Cai, 148 00:08:34,570 --> 00:08:35,970 playing all those tricks 149 00:08:36,380 --> 00:08:37,640 to keep everyone away— 150 00:08:38,169 --> 00:08:41,260 you were just afraid the hiding place would be discovered, huh? 151 00:08:41,260 --> 00:08:42,919 No, Your Excellency, this... 152 00:08:43,740 --> 00:08:44,810 I remember this pouch 153 00:08:44,810 --> 00:08:47,050 was originally in my residence. 154 00:08:47,050 --> 00:08:47,930 It was Lord Lu. 155 00:08:47,930 --> 00:08:49,220 He came to see me once, 156 00:08:49,220 --> 00:08:50,380 and after he left, 157 00:08:50,380 --> 00:08:52,020 the pouch disappeared. 158 00:08:52,020 --> 00:08:53,650 I... I have no idea 159 00:08:53,650 --> 00:08:54,860 how it ended up here. 160 00:08:55,220 --> 00:08:55,770 Your Excellency, 161 00:08:55,770 --> 00:08:57,100 if you don't believe me, 162 00:08:57,100 --> 00:08:58,650 you can send someone to investigate. 163 00:08:58,650 --> 00:09:00,530 That abandoned house and the coffin 164 00:09:00,530 --> 00:09:02,500 are both under Lord Lu's name, 165 00:09:02,500 --> 00:09:03,500 Your Excellency! 166 00:09:05,220 --> 00:09:06,220 Your Excellency, 167 00:09:06,730 --> 00:09:08,410 aside from my own residence, 168 00:09:08,740 --> 00:09:10,070 I own no other property. 169 00:09:10,620 --> 00:09:12,690 I've never heard anyone say that this treasure 170 00:09:12,690 --> 00:09:14,550 was hidden in an abandoned house. 171 00:09:14,570 --> 00:09:15,650 Lord Cai, 172 00:09:15,650 --> 00:09:18,450 how is it that you remember that detail so clearly? 173 00:09:19,740 --> 00:09:20,380 I... 174 00:09:22,740 --> 00:09:23,540 Lord Cai, 175 00:09:24,140 --> 00:09:26,220 your time is running out. 176 00:09:26,690 --> 00:09:28,290 You'd better think clearly. 177 00:09:31,650 --> 00:09:32,620 Your Excellency, 178 00:09:32,620 --> 00:09:33,140 I... 179 00:09:36,340 --> 00:09:37,340 Your Excellency, 180 00:09:38,570 --> 00:09:41,260 where power is abused, injustice is inevitable. 181 00:09:41,260 --> 00:09:43,270 Even if Lord Cai is guilty, 182 00:09:43,690 --> 00:09:46,220 there must be witnesses and physical evidence. 183 00:09:46,220 --> 00:09:47,510 Now Fan Yun 184 00:09:47,740 --> 00:09:48,760 and Tian Xing 185 00:09:49,050 --> 00:09:51,110 have both disappeared for no reason. 186 00:09:51,450 --> 00:09:52,930 Those so-called receipts 187 00:09:52,930 --> 00:09:54,000 and account books 188 00:09:54,620 --> 00:09:56,150 cannot be verified either. 189 00:09:56,740 --> 00:10:00,090 Doesn't that strike you as rather suspicious? 190 00:10:00,810 --> 00:10:03,410 The evidence uncovered by Fan Yun and Tian Xing 191 00:10:03,450 --> 00:10:05,530 naturally needs to be examined in open questioning. 192 00:10:05,530 --> 00:10:08,100 The auspicious time for the parade has arrived. 193 00:10:08,100 --> 00:10:09,980 We can't make everyone wait 194 00:10:09,980 --> 00:10:11,580 just because of 195 00:10:11,880 --> 00:10:13,320 those two people. 196 00:10:13,340 --> 00:10:15,220 Yes, yes. 197 00:10:18,690 --> 00:10:21,720 Please order the parade to begin, Your Excellency. 198 00:10:24,170 --> 00:10:26,370 The auspicious time must not be missed, 199 00:10:27,770 --> 00:10:30,410 but now one of my officials stands accused of corruption. 200 00:10:30,410 --> 00:10:31,340 The truth 201 00:10:32,100 --> 00:10:33,300 is just as important. 202 00:10:33,980 --> 00:10:37,100 Tian Xing and Fan Yun have arrived! 203 00:10:46,530 --> 00:10:47,740 -Your Excellency. -Your Excellency. 204 00:10:47,740 --> 00:10:49,000 Please speak, Fan Yun. 205 00:10:49,020 --> 00:10:49,740 Yes. 206 00:10:51,410 --> 00:10:52,410 Your Excellency, 207 00:10:52,620 --> 00:10:53,530 this account book 208 00:10:53,530 --> 00:10:55,390 was sorted out by Tian Xing and me. 209 00:10:55,500 --> 00:10:58,290 Every questionable transaction has already been marked. 210 00:10:58,290 --> 00:10:59,810 Please review it, Your Excellency. 211 00:10:59,810 --> 00:11:01,020 Lady Fan, please 212 00:11:01,020 --> 00:11:02,380 explain each entry 213 00:11:02,380 --> 00:11:05,020 and answer everyone's questions. 214 00:11:06,260 --> 00:11:07,170 Lord Zheng. 215 00:11:27,140 --> 00:11:29,000 Does anyone else have any doubts? 216 00:11:29,530 --> 00:11:30,530 Your Excellency, 217 00:11:31,340 --> 00:11:33,930 yesterday, Tian Xing and I were taken away by the Shi family. 218 00:11:33,930 --> 00:11:35,740 They forced Tian Xing to marry 219 00:11:36,140 --> 00:11:38,690 and wanted to kill me as a sacrifice to the Spirit Immortal. 220 00:11:38,690 --> 00:11:39,770 And all of this 221 00:11:39,770 --> 00:11:41,320 was secretly instigated 222 00:11:41,530 --> 00:11:42,860 by one of the officials. 223 00:11:44,860 --> 00:11:46,770 The Shi family has been brought here. 224 00:11:46,770 --> 00:11:48,700 They can be questioned at any time. 225 00:11:50,620 --> 00:11:51,410 Lord Cai, 226 00:11:52,740 --> 00:11:54,050 confess now, 227 00:11:54,740 --> 00:11:56,470 and I'll count it in your favor. 228 00:11:57,570 --> 00:11:58,450 I... 229 00:11:59,570 --> 00:12:00,580 Just confess. 230 00:12:05,530 --> 00:12:06,440 I confess. 231 00:12:07,450 --> 00:12:08,690 I did 232 00:12:09,690 --> 00:12:11,380 all of this. 233 00:12:12,450 --> 00:12:13,930 All the treasure here 234 00:12:14,740 --> 00:12:16,450 is bribes I've collected 235 00:12:17,380 --> 00:12:20,160 over the years by abusing my position. 236 00:12:20,900 --> 00:12:23,300 And it was also I who incited the Shi family. 237 00:12:23,320 --> 00:12:24,500 But Your Excellency, 238 00:12:24,500 --> 00:12:25,020 all... 239 00:12:26,450 --> 00:12:28,170 all the treasure is here. 240 00:12:28,170 --> 00:12:30,180 I haven't spent a single coin. 241 00:12:30,500 --> 00:12:31,450 Guards! 242 00:12:32,500 --> 00:12:34,580 Take Mr. Cai away 243 00:12:34,980 --> 00:12:36,340 to await sentencing! 244 00:12:36,340 --> 00:12:37,290 Your Excellency. 245 00:12:37,290 --> 00:12:38,690 Your Excellency, please spare me. 246 00:12:38,690 --> 00:12:40,690 -Your Excellency, please spare me. -Move! 247 00:12:40,690 --> 00:12:42,930 Your Excellency, could you spare me? 248 00:12:42,930 --> 00:12:44,410 Your Excellency! 249 00:12:44,440 --> 00:12:45,550 Pass my order. 250 00:12:46,260 --> 00:12:48,120 The auspicious time has arrived. 251 00:12:48,190 --> 00:12:49,650 Let the parade begin. 252 00:12:50,150 --> 00:12:55,840 ♪ Chase the light, let our dreams unfold wide ♪ 253 00:12:55,960 --> 00:13:00,180 ♪ With bold resolve, ignite plain faith ♪ 254 00:13:00,210 --> 00:13:02,080 ♪ Light them up ♪ 255 00:13:02,100 --> 00:13:05,830 ♪ Let all wind and frost of days gone by ♪ 256 00:13:05,970 --> 00:13:12,040 ♪ Turn to countless beams of light within my eye ♪ 257 00:13:12,070 --> 00:13:18,330 ♪ Await the sight of you ♪ 258 00:13:44,190 --> 00:13:46,900 Still brooding over your father? 259 00:13:49,290 --> 00:13:50,820 Gao Ran told me everything. 260 00:13:53,340 --> 00:13:55,020 His love for you 261 00:13:55,570 --> 00:13:57,180 is actually much deeper 262 00:13:57,860 --> 00:13:59,410 than you realize. 263 00:14:02,020 --> 00:14:04,400 The reason he gave you the surname Yan 264 00:14:04,620 --> 00:14:07,220 was that he hoped you would live 265 00:14:07,220 --> 00:14:08,680 in your own way, 266 00:14:08,950 --> 00:14:10,810 not just as another ordinary Fan. 267 00:14:11,100 --> 00:14:12,790 And this plum tree—he planted it 268 00:14:12,790 --> 00:14:14,590 because you loved eating plums. 269 00:14:15,860 --> 00:14:17,190 Actually, in his heart, 270 00:14:18,650 --> 00:14:20,910 you've long been a part of our Fan family. 271 00:14:24,980 --> 00:14:25,600 Then... 272 00:14:26,810 --> 00:14:28,670 since Father cared for me so much, 273 00:14:29,380 --> 00:14:30,080 why 274 00:14:30,410 --> 00:14:32,290 did he never tell me? 275 00:14:33,900 --> 00:14:35,260 That brother of mine 276 00:14:35,740 --> 00:14:38,490 has never been one to openly express 277 00:14:38,650 --> 00:14:40,500 his likes and dislikes. 278 00:14:41,500 --> 00:14:43,910 Actually, he doesn't like the family either. 279 00:14:43,910 --> 00:14:45,140 But there are only the two of us brothers 280 00:14:45,140 --> 00:14:46,500 in this generation. 281 00:14:46,810 --> 00:14:48,570 I left the family early on, 282 00:14:48,930 --> 00:14:52,710 so he had no choice but to carry the family on his shoulders. 283 00:14:53,500 --> 00:14:54,680 The reason 284 00:14:54,900 --> 00:14:56,960 he didn't let you take the surname Fan 285 00:14:57,570 --> 00:14:58,650 was that he feared 286 00:14:58,900 --> 00:15:01,050 you would be entangled 287 00:15:01,050 --> 00:15:03,050 in all the burdens of the Fan family. 288 00:15:03,220 --> 00:15:04,480 Do you understand now? 289 00:15:10,810 --> 00:15:12,740 Thank you for the reminder, Uncle. 290 00:15:12,860 --> 00:15:14,140 I finally 291 00:15:14,140 --> 00:15:16,470 understand Father's deeper intentions. 292 00:15:18,140 --> 00:15:20,450 The academician dinner is about to begin. 293 00:15:20,450 --> 00:15:22,450 Your father is waiting for you there. 294 00:15:22,450 --> 00:15:23,500 You should go. 295 00:15:25,560 --> 00:15:27,020 I'll take my leave, Uncle. 296 00:15:46,050 --> 00:15:48,000 Lord Zhao, a toast to you. 297 00:15:48,280 --> 00:15:50,120 Lord Zheng, a toast to you. 298 00:15:50,220 --> 00:15:50,930 Okay. 299 00:15:51,210 --> 00:15:52,610 Cheers, Lord Li. 300 00:15:59,900 --> 00:16:00,880 Lord Jiang. 301 00:16:02,900 --> 00:16:05,380 I heard that Lord Cai has been 302 00:16:05,380 --> 00:16:09,450 confessing his crimes one after another in prison. 303 00:16:10,650 --> 00:16:13,110 That Truth Pill of yours is truly effective. 304 00:16:14,980 --> 00:16:16,170 However, 305 00:16:16,170 --> 00:16:19,450 the Sacred Rites Bureau never gives its medicine out lightly. 306 00:16:19,450 --> 00:16:21,570 How did you get your hands on it? 307 00:16:22,200 --> 00:16:25,170 How could I possibly obtain medicine from the Sacred Rites Bureau? 308 00:16:25,170 --> 00:16:26,520 To be honest, Lord Lyu, 309 00:16:27,620 --> 00:16:28,780 that pill of mine 310 00:16:29,020 --> 00:16:32,270 is just herbal dregs mixed with chili peppers. 311 00:16:32,450 --> 00:16:33,520 Once you take it, 312 00:16:33,690 --> 00:16:35,290 your chest naturally burns. 313 00:16:35,450 --> 00:16:38,290 It's just that Lord Cai had a guilty conscience, 314 00:16:38,620 --> 00:16:40,260 so he fell for it. 315 00:16:43,450 --> 00:16:45,740 So it was fake? 316 00:16:47,260 --> 00:16:48,020 Not exactly. 317 00:16:48,860 --> 00:16:50,180 It takes 318 00:16:50,450 --> 00:16:52,530 both skill and talent to play the villain. 319 00:16:52,530 --> 00:16:55,220 The more evil deeds you commit, the heavier the burden on your conscience. 320 00:16:55,220 --> 00:16:56,170 With that weight, 321 00:16:56,170 --> 00:16:58,170 it's not easy to eat or sleep well. 322 00:16:59,340 --> 00:17:01,380 The pill I gave Lord Cai 323 00:17:01,900 --> 00:17:03,810 may well have been the very remedy 324 00:17:03,810 --> 00:17:05,810 that finally eased his conscience. 325 00:17:05,900 --> 00:17:07,369 Jiang Shu, oh, Jiang Shu. 326 00:17:07,819 --> 00:17:11,339 I truly admire you. 327 00:17:16,010 --> 00:17:16,780 Father, 328 00:17:17,380 --> 00:17:18,710 let me offer you a toast. 329 00:17:18,730 --> 00:17:19,380 Alright. 330 00:17:26,210 --> 00:17:28,089 Thank you for raising me, Father. 331 00:17:28,620 --> 00:17:29,650 Do you remember 332 00:17:29,650 --> 00:17:31,510 the day I first came to the family? 333 00:17:32,170 --> 00:17:33,170 Of course. 334 00:17:33,690 --> 00:17:36,250 That day, you ate three baskets of steamed buns 335 00:17:36,250 --> 00:17:37,780 before you were satisfied. 336 00:17:37,900 --> 00:17:39,340 I only found out later 337 00:17:40,010 --> 00:17:41,740 that I'd eaten your basket too, 338 00:17:42,060 --> 00:17:43,900 leaving you hungry all night. 339 00:17:44,620 --> 00:17:45,450 That was nothing. 340 00:17:45,450 --> 00:17:46,780 I wasn't hungry anyway. 341 00:17:47,250 --> 00:17:48,860 Surnames aren't important. 342 00:17:49,970 --> 00:17:51,140 What matters is 343 00:17:52,300 --> 00:17:53,760 that we are father and son. 344 00:17:55,930 --> 00:17:56,660 Good. 345 00:17:57,490 --> 00:17:58,690 Hearing you say that, 346 00:17:58,720 --> 00:17:59,720 I am 347 00:17:59,740 --> 00:18:01,070 very gratified. 348 00:18:07,580 --> 00:18:08,090 Come on. 349 00:18:12,580 --> 00:18:13,650 Let me tell you, 350 00:18:13,820 --> 00:18:14,820 it's actually good 351 00:18:14,820 --> 00:18:16,750 that you have different surnames. 352 00:18:17,170 --> 00:18:18,270 This way, 353 00:18:18,490 --> 00:18:19,870 you have a chance 354 00:18:20,290 --> 00:18:21,830 to marry Fan Yun. 355 00:18:22,540 --> 00:18:23,060 Marry... 356 00:18:23,060 --> 00:18:24,030 That way, 357 00:18:24,490 --> 00:18:25,320 first, 358 00:18:25,340 --> 00:18:26,980 there's no issue of propriety. 359 00:18:26,980 --> 00:18:27,940 And second, 360 00:18:28,820 --> 00:18:30,990 my adorable niece can marry into 361 00:18:31,400 --> 00:18:32,670 our family. 362 00:18:35,850 --> 00:18:37,160 Listen to Father. 363 00:18:37,970 --> 00:18:38,730 Go on. 364 00:18:42,090 --> 00:18:43,090 Your Excellency, 365 00:18:44,210 --> 00:18:46,070 I can't hold my liquor any longer. 366 00:18:48,080 --> 00:18:49,460 After this full cup, 367 00:18:49,910 --> 00:18:51,510 I'll take my leave. 368 00:18:51,820 --> 00:18:52,710 Alright. 369 00:18:52,970 --> 00:18:54,490 You've worked hard today, Mr. Zheng. 370 00:18:54,490 --> 00:18:55,460 Get some rest. 371 00:18:57,540 --> 00:18:59,140 Thank you, Your Excellency. 372 00:19:00,140 --> 00:19:03,230 Your Excellency, we'll take our leave as well. 373 00:19:03,650 --> 00:19:04,780 You're all leaving? 374 00:19:05,860 --> 00:19:06,620 Fine then. 375 00:19:07,250 --> 00:19:08,100 Officials, 376 00:19:08,100 --> 00:19:09,210 you should rest early too. 377 00:19:09,210 --> 00:19:10,810 Thank you, Your Excellency. 378 00:19:16,030 --> 00:19:17,960 Why are you all just sitting there? 379 00:19:18,380 --> 00:19:19,580 Let's keep drinking. 380 00:19:20,780 --> 00:19:22,650 I'll go have a couple of drinks with His Excellency. 381 00:19:22,650 --> 00:19:23,250 Okay. 382 00:19:27,930 --> 00:19:28,610 Cheers! 383 00:19:28,900 --> 00:19:30,320 To Your Excellency. 384 00:19:30,780 --> 00:19:31,900 To you, officials. 385 00:19:48,340 --> 00:19:49,600 Are you looking for me? 386 00:20:07,380 --> 00:20:08,110 You're here. 387 00:20:13,750 --> 00:20:15,670 I... I just got back. 388 00:20:15,780 --> 00:20:16,820 From a blind date? 389 00:20:25,080 --> 00:20:26,480 That's all behind me now. 390 00:20:27,170 --> 00:20:28,060 Yeah. 391 00:20:30,490 --> 00:20:31,190 Gao Ran. 392 00:20:33,900 --> 00:20:35,170 Are you leaving? 393 00:20:35,650 --> 00:20:36,930 I've been sitting for too long, 394 00:20:36,930 --> 00:20:38,460 just getting up to stretch. 395 00:20:39,300 --> 00:20:40,170 That's good. 396 00:20:40,580 --> 00:20:42,640 The banquet is just getting started. 397 00:20:45,380 --> 00:20:47,110 Have a couple of drinks with me. 398 00:20:51,530 --> 00:20:52,500 Welcome back. 399 00:21:53,540 --> 00:21:55,200 Greetings, Your Excellency. 400 00:22:04,450 --> 00:22:05,450 No matter what, 401 00:22:06,010 --> 00:22:07,250 you've finally become 402 00:22:07,250 --> 00:22:08,780 an official of Nine Cities. 403 00:22:09,730 --> 00:22:11,330 Congratulations, Lady Fan. 404 00:22:14,340 --> 00:22:15,940 Thank you, Your Excellency. 405 00:22:17,930 --> 00:22:18,920 Next 406 00:22:19,250 --> 00:22:20,850 is the assignment of duties. 407 00:22:21,380 --> 00:22:22,380 Your Excellency, 408 00:22:22,380 --> 00:22:23,250 I... 409 00:22:23,860 --> 00:22:25,520 have a presumptuous request. 410 00:22:28,620 --> 00:22:29,680 Sit down and speak. 411 00:22:35,270 --> 00:22:36,450 I'd like to take part 412 00:22:36,690 --> 00:22:38,820 in handling the epidemic in Yong City. 413 00:22:47,460 --> 00:22:48,460 You want to go too? 414 00:22:50,490 --> 00:22:51,870 "I want to go too?" 415 00:22:52,300 --> 00:22:53,620 Who else wants to go? 416 00:22:55,250 --> 00:22:56,510 After the parade, 417 00:22:57,410 --> 00:22:59,540 Tian Xing requested permission to go. 418 00:23:03,210 --> 00:23:04,130 No wonder 419 00:23:04,820 --> 00:23:06,380 I didn't see him just now. 420 00:23:07,280 --> 00:23:09,190 So he's planning to go 421 00:23:09,710 --> 00:23:10,960 all by himself? 422 00:23:16,780 --> 00:23:19,180 It's dangerous ahead. How could I possibly 423 00:23:19,820 --> 00:23:21,490 let you go by yourself? 424 00:23:22,690 --> 00:23:25,060 In controlling an epidemic, two things matter most: 425 00:23:25,060 --> 00:23:26,440 speed and stability. 426 00:23:26,890 --> 00:23:27,630 Speed 427 00:23:28,060 --> 00:23:30,340 means we must quickly cut off the source of infection 428 00:23:30,340 --> 00:23:31,580 and stop the spread. 429 00:23:31,970 --> 00:23:32,900 I know medicine. 430 00:23:33,300 --> 00:23:35,160 If I go, I can tend to the sick first 431 00:23:35,380 --> 00:23:36,860 and reassure the local people. 432 00:23:36,860 --> 00:23:37,970 Then what about stability? 433 00:23:37,970 --> 00:23:38,820 Stability means 434 00:23:38,820 --> 00:23:40,050 every treatment 435 00:23:40,210 --> 00:23:42,410 must be based on solid evidence after careful verification. 436 00:23:42,410 --> 00:23:44,740 We can't prescribe medicine recklessly. 437 00:23:47,820 --> 00:23:49,300 What do you need me to do? 438 00:23:50,060 --> 00:23:51,540 The conditions in Yong City are too harsh 439 00:23:51,540 --> 00:23:53,070 for developing medicines. 440 00:23:53,340 --> 00:23:55,730 I can't take all of Lord Jiang's books there, 441 00:23:55,730 --> 00:23:57,330 nor can I carry all the herbs. 442 00:23:57,690 --> 00:23:59,210 For those already infected, 443 00:23:59,210 --> 00:24:02,340 we still have to rely on Your Excellency and Lady Fan Yun. 444 00:24:02,860 --> 00:24:04,760 If we don't have sufficient confidence 445 00:24:04,760 --> 00:24:06,290 in handling this epidemic, 446 00:24:06,380 --> 00:24:07,860 sending a large force there 447 00:24:07,860 --> 00:24:09,460 will only make things worse. 448 00:24:09,650 --> 00:24:11,300 I agreed to let Tian Xing go first 449 00:24:11,300 --> 00:24:13,010 because it's his hometown. 450 00:24:13,380 --> 00:24:14,910 He's more familiar with it. 451 00:24:15,450 --> 00:24:16,820 I also need someone to take the lead 452 00:24:16,820 --> 00:24:18,280 and open up the situation. 453 00:24:21,180 --> 00:24:21,970 Yes. 454 00:24:23,340 --> 00:24:24,400 From this point on, 455 00:24:24,650 --> 00:24:27,140 even if there's only a one-in-a-million chance, 456 00:24:27,140 --> 00:24:28,740 we can't afford to ignore it, 457 00:24:28,900 --> 00:24:29,830 nor can we delay. 458 00:24:31,340 --> 00:24:32,140 That's right. 459 00:24:34,930 --> 00:24:35,490 But... 460 00:24:37,010 --> 00:24:38,870 you must have heard those rumors. 461 00:24:40,540 --> 00:24:41,740 If I put you in charge, 462 00:24:42,650 --> 00:24:44,380 I'm worried there could be danger— 463 00:24:44,380 --> 00:24:45,710 even a risk to your life. 464 00:24:52,650 --> 00:24:53,850 But Your Excellency, 465 00:24:54,150 --> 00:24:55,410 the people of Yong City 466 00:24:55,780 --> 00:24:57,240 are also in mortal danger. 467 00:24:57,650 --> 00:24:59,710 It is exactly because of those rumors 468 00:25:00,010 --> 00:25:01,290 that I must go there. 469 00:25:02,860 --> 00:25:04,320 I'll go solve the problem. 470 00:25:04,820 --> 00:25:05,610 This way, 471 00:25:05,930 --> 00:25:07,860 not only can I save the people of Yong City, 472 00:25:07,860 --> 00:25:09,720 but I can also dispel those rumors 473 00:25:10,460 --> 00:25:13,390 and become a role model for future female officials. 474 00:25:15,060 --> 00:25:16,520 It will also show everyone 475 00:25:16,690 --> 00:25:18,420 that Your Excellency's policy 476 00:25:18,450 --> 00:25:20,010 of opening the civil service examinations to all 477 00:25:20,010 --> 00:25:20,760 is right. 478 00:25:22,550 --> 00:25:24,350 You really want to go that badly? 479 00:25:38,930 --> 00:25:40,730 Actually, I guessed it long ago. 480 00:25:42,210 --> 00:25:43,940 Whatever Fan Yun decides to do, 481 00:25:44,260 --> 00:25:45,520 she'll see it through. 482 00:25:49,400 --> 00:25:52,530 She never considers how worried everyone else might be. 483 00:25:54,490 --> 00:25:55,340 Well... 484 00:25:56,170 --> 00:25:57,140 Your Excellency, 485 00:25:57,140 --> 00:25:58,550 aren't you the same? 486 00:25:58,930 --> 00:25:59,900 You're right. 487 00:26:00,380 --> 00:26:01,290 That's why I say 488 00:26:01,620 --> 00:26:02,550 that's one thing 489 00:26:02,690 --> 00:26:04,750 we have in common as husband and wife. 490 00:26:05,170 --> 00:26:05,860 Hus... 491 00:26:06,610 --> 00:26:08,400 W-What husband and wife? 492 00:26:09,010 --> 00:26:11,460 Just now, you addressed me as Lady Fan. 493 00:26:11,690 --> 00:26:14,100 I'm your subject now. 494 00:26:16,620 --> 00:26:17,240 Yeah. 495 00:26:18,690 --> 00:26:20,420 Whatever our relationship is, 496 00:26:20,860 --> 00:26:22,320 as long as it involves you, 497 00:26:22,730 --> 00:26:24,190 it means something to me. 498 00:26:33,250 --> 00:26:33,970 Alright. 499 00:26:35,060 --> 00:26:37,120 Tomorrow, before all the officials, 500 00:26:37,490 --> 00:26:39,490 I'll announce that you and Tian Xing 501 00:26:39,490 --> 00:26:41,420 will jointly handle the epidemic. 502 00:26:43,580 --> 00:26:44,830 Great. 503 00:26:45,490 --> 00:26:47,090 Thank you, Your Excellency. 504 00:26:50,140 --> 00:26:53,000 Whether women can truly become capable officials, 505 00:26:53,620 --> 00:26:54,970 we shall see 506 00:26:55,730 --> 00:26:57,100 starting tomorrow. 507 00:27:06,300 --> 00:27:07,150 Does... 508 00:27:07,490 --> 00:27:08,490 it still hurt? 509 00:27:10,860 --> 00:27:12,250 You mean here? 510 00:27:12,900 --> 00:27:13,760 Or here? 511 00:27:16,470 --> 00:27:19,870 Just a few days apart, and you've already learned to tease me. 512 00:27:21,100 --> 00:27:22,780 This wound healed a long time ago. 513 00:27:22,780 --> 00:27:23,730 But this one 514 00:27:24,340 --> 00:27:25,550 still hurts a bit. 515 00:27:28,730 --> 00:27:29,560 Sorry. 516 00:27:30,250 --> 00:27:31,750 Actually, last time, 517 00:27:32,050 --> 00:27:33,910 I didn't know if I could come back. 518 00:27:33,970 --> 00:27:35,860 I thought, what if I couldn't come back? 519 00:27:35,860 --> 00:27:37,760 I should at least leave you something 520 00:27:37,760 --> 00:27:39,160 so you would remember me. 521 00:27:41,100 --> 00:27:43,500 Miss Wei, actually, every time you appear, 522 00:27:44,060 --> 00:27:45,920 you leave a deep impression on me. 523 00:27:46,010 --> 00:27:46,850 Then tell me, 524 00:27:46,890 --> 00:27:48,180 do you remember 525 00:27:48,200 --> 00:27:50,000 what I said to you here last time? 526 00:27:50,100 --> 00:27:51,550 I knew you wouldn't. 527 00:27:51,860 --> 00:27:52,490 Last time, 528 00:27:52,490 --> 00:27:54,820 I told you my name is Wei Ying, 529 00:27:54,820 --> 00:27:56,280 and "Ying" means firefly. 530 00:27:56,690 --> 00:27:57,650 It was just like now—you sitting there, 531 00:27:57,650 --> 00:27:58,780 and me sitting here. 532 00:27:58,980 --> 00:27:59,980 Oh, 533 00:28:00,360 --> 00:28:01,250 and also 534 00:28:01,270 --> 00:28:03,450 that time I brought you the sour plum drink. 535 00:28:03,450 --> 00:28:06,040 I just wanted to add some extra nutritious ingredients for you. 536 00:28:06,040 --> 00:28:07,200 Who knew 537 00:28:07,410 --> 00:28:09,070 your soldiers would end up... 538 00:28:10,650 --> 00:28:11,490 You know what, 539 00:28:11,820 --> 00:28:13,820 I might actually have some medical talent after all. 540 00:28:13,820 --> 00:28:14,450 Look, 541 00:28:14,450 --> 00:28:16,100 all those strong, sturdy soldiers of yours— 542 00:28:16,100 --> 00:28:17,470 one bowl, and down they all went. 543 00:28:17,470 --> 00:28:18,340 Oh, right. 544 00:28:18,360 --> 00:28:19,580 Do you still remember 545 00:28:19,880 --> 00:28:22,330 the first time we met? 546 00:28:39,900 --> 00:28:42,600 ♪ Wind sheds rain like tears ♪ 547 00:28:42,620 --> 00:28:43,840 ♪ Over the whole town ♪ 548 00:28:43,860 --> 00:28:46,360 ♪ At the second our gazes meet ♪ 549 00:28:46,510 --> 00:28:47,730 ♪ Past memories roar one louder beat ♪ 550 00:28:47,730 --> 00:28:48,540 You see, 551 00:28:49,340 --> 00:28:50,860 you don't remember either. 552 00:28:50,860 --> 00:28:52,820 So how could I not bite you? 553 00:28:52,820 --> 00:28:53,210 ♪ Perhaps hearts long to seek ♪ 554 00:28:53,210 --> 00:28:54,730 I figured 555 00:28:54,730 --> 00:28:55,320 even after the wound healed, 556 00:28:55,320 --> 00:28:56,100 ♪ Etch within our fingertips ♪ 557 00:28:56,100 --> 00:28:56,710 the scar would remain. 558 00:28:56,710 --> 00:28:57,210 ♪ Hear crisp footsteps echo clear ♪ 559 00:28:57,210 --> 00:28:58,300 And if it doesn't, 560 00:28:58,300 --> 00:28:59,620 I'll just bite you again. 561 00:28:59,620 --> 00:29:03,100 ♪ Strike out on a fearless dream's frontier ♪ 562 00:29:04,510 --> 00:29:06,490 ♪ Though fleeting years rush without delay ♪ 563 00:29:06,490 --> 00:29:07,580 See? See? 564 00:29:07,910 --> 00:29:08,300 ♪ A wisp of softness tints your brow each day ♪ 565 00:29:08,300 --> 00:29:09,140 You've got 566 00:29:09,140 --> 00:29:10,960 such an adorable dimple, 567 00:29:10,960 --> 00:29:10,970 ♪ Walk side by side with moon and sun ♪ 568 00:29:10,970 --> 00:29:12,430 yet you never smile for me. 569 00:29:12,980 --> 00:29:13,140 ♪ When all is said and all is done ♪ 570 00:29:13,140 --> 00:29:14,820 I 571 00:29:14,820 --> 00:29:16,120 remember everything about you. 572 00:29:16,120 --> 00:29:16,820 ♪ We'll ride upstream and downs ♪ 573 00:29:16,820 --> 00:29:18,150 But you? 574 00:29:18,150 --> 00:29:20,580 ♪ When deep love dwells within our eyes ♪ 575 00:29:20,620 --> 00:29:20,820 You don't remember anything at all. 576 00:29:20,820 --> 00:29:23,840 ♪ Our burning longing never dies ♪ 577 00:29:23,970 --> 00:29:28,770 ♪ Wander together through wind and frost ♪ 578 00:29:28,790 --> 00:29:30,950 ♪ Don't let the sun down ♪ 579 00:29:36,380 --> 00:29:37,100 Wei Ying. 580 00:29:39,290 --> 00:29:40,090 Wei Ying? 581 00:29:41,930 --> 00:29:42,550 Wei Ying? 582 00:29:42,960 --> 00:29:45,190 ♪ Perhaps hearts long to seek ♪ 583 00:29:45,410 --> 00:29:45,460 You look so handsome when you smile. 584 00:29:45,460 --> 00:29:46,810 ♪ Etch within our fingertips ♪ 585 00:29:46,840 --> 00:29:47,780 ♪ Hear crisp footsteps echo clear ♪ 586 00:29:47,780 --> 00:29:48,780 You must 587 00:29:49,690 --> 00:29:49,760 remember me. 588 00:29:49,760 --> 00:29:53,230 ♪ Strike out on a fearless dream's frontier ♪ 589 00:29:54,640 --> 00:29:57,980 ♪ Though fleeting years rush without delay ♪ 590 00:29:58,040 --> 00:30:00,210 ♪ A wisp of softness tints your brow each day ♪ 591 00:30:00,210 --> 00:30:01,090 It's hard... 592 00:30:01,090 --> 00:30:03,090 ♪ Walk side by side with moon and sun ♪ 593 00:30:03,110 --> 00:30:03,860 ♪ When all is said and all is done ♪ 594 00:30:03,860 --> 00:30:05,170 to forget. 595 00:30:06,260 --> 00:30:08,260 ♪ We'll ride upstream and downs ♪ 596 00:30:08,280 --> 00:30:10,710 ♪ When deep love dwells within our eyes ♪ 597 00:30:10,950 --> 00:30:13,970 ♪ Our burning longing never dies ♪ 598 00:30:15,820 --> 00:30:16,540 The new academicians 599 00:30:16,540 --> 00:30:19,140 have completed their internship within the residence. 600 00:30:19,140 --> 00:30:20,070 Starting today, 601 00:30:20,380 --> 00:30:22,540 they will be assigned to various bureaus for further training. 602 00:30:22,540 --> 00:30:23,180 Fan Yun! 603 00:30:28,690 --> 00:30:29,510 I order you, 604 00:30:29,820 --> 00:30:31,220 together with Tian Xing, 605 00:30:31,410 --> 00:30:33,870 to jointly handle the epidemic in Yong City. 606 00:30:36,380 --> 00:30:37,640 Yes, Your Excellency. 607 00:30:38,010 --> 00:30:39,010 Your Excellency, 608 00:30:39,010 --> 00:30:40,580 I have an objection. 609 00:30:41,180 --> 00:30:43,100 The epidemic in Yong City is spreading rapidly, 610 00:30:43,100 --> 00:30:44,060 and the situation remains unclear. 611 00:30:44,060 --> 00:30:47,140 How can these two newcomers shoulder such an important task? 612 00:30:47,140 --> 00:30:47,900 I believe 613 00:30:47,900 --> 00:30:49,580 such a critical matter as epidemic control 614 00:30:49,580 --> 00:30:51,510 should be entrusted to Lord Jiang. 615 00:30:51,540 --> 00:30:53,100 That would be the more prudent choice. 616 00:30:53,100 --> 00:30:55,490 Mr. Jiang now heads the Services Bureau, 617 00:30:56,060 --> 00:30:57,450 with heavy official duties 618 00:30:57,450 --> 00:30:59,150 and multiple responsibilities. 619 00:30:59,150 --> 00:31:00,530 So he only needs to assist with this matter 620 00:31:00,530 --> 00:31:01,930 and provide support. 621 00:31:02,650 --> 00:31:03,920 As for Tian Xing, 622 00:31:04,140 --> 00:31:04,940 though young, 623 00:31:05,410 --> 00:31:07,270 he has a solid medical background 624 00:31:07,380 --> 00:31:08,920 and is also from Yong City. 625 00:31:09,910 --> 00:31:11,700 He has already gone ahead of everyone else 626 00:31:11,700 --> 00:31:13,570 to assess the situation there. 627 00:31:14,140 --> 00:31:16,070 With him in charge of the epidemic, 628 00:31:16,250 --> 00:31:19,210 we can be confident everything will proceed smoothly. 629 00:31:19,210 --> 00:31:20,380 Your Excellency, 630 00:31:20,780 --> 00:31:22,180 I second that objection. 631 00:31:22,450 --> 00:31:23,690 May I ask, Your Excellency, 632 00:31:23,690 --> 00:31:24,730 what is the use 633 00:31:24,730 --> 00:31:26,730 of sending 634 00:31:26,730 --> 00:31:27,930 Fan Yun there? 635 00:31:29,450 --> 00:31:31,650 Your Excellency, esteemed officials, 636 00:31:32,210 --> 00:31:33,820 rumors have been spreading 637 00:31:34,900 --> 00:31:37,540 that this epidemic was caused by a woman holding office. 638 00:31:37,540 --> 00:31:38,560 I believe 639 00:31:39,060 --> 00:31:40,210 controlling the epidemic 640 00:31:40,210 --> 00:31:41,450 is not only about treating the disease 641 00:31:41,450 --> 00:31:43,310 but also about treating the mind. 642 00:31:43,340 --> 00:31:45,140 That is why I wish to go to Yong City myself 643 00:31:45,140 --> 00:31:46,450 to dispel those rumors, 644 00:31:46,450 --> 00:31:47,450 so that all under heaven 645 00:31:47,450 --> 00:31:48,340 will no longer have objections 646 00:31:48,340 --> 00:31:49,600 to commoners and women 647 00:31:49,970 --> 00:31:51,210 holding official positions. 648 00:31:51,210 --> 00:31:52,270 Well said. 649 00:31:53,250 --> 00:31:55,650 Whoever started the trouble should end it. 650 00:31:55,780 --> 00:31:58,580 Lady Fan, your courage and determination 651 00:31:58,580 --> 00:31:59,920 have earned my respect. 652 00:32:00,450 --> 00:32:02,800 I shall watch with great anticipation. 653 00:32:10,490 --> 00:32:11,380 Zheng, 654 00:32:11,380 --> 00:32:12,380 are you alright? 655 00:32:12,380 --> 00:32:15,310 Done being at odds with the Fan family's little girl? 656 00:32:15,820 --> 00:32:17,820 Since the boat has already set sail, 657 00:32:18,060 --> 00:32:20,210 rather than trying to stop it, 658 00:32:20,210 --> 00:32:21,070 we might as well 659 00:32:21,210 --> 00:32:23,010 let it ride the wind. 660 00:32:23,640 --> 00:32:25,530 Only I wonder—is your wind 661 00:32:25,550 --> 00:32:27,620 blowing east or west? 662 00:32:27,690 --> 00:32:30,690 Whichever way it blows, as long as it's strong enough, 663 00:32:31,170 --> 00:32:32,330 it will 664 00:32:32,360 --> 00:32:34,570 carry the boat ashore one day. 665 00:32:36,080 --> 00:32:36,900 Lyu, 666 00:32:37,210 --> 00:32:39,730 what's Zheng 667 00:32:39,730 --> 00:32:41,060 being so cryptic about? 668 00:32:41,930 --> 00:32:43,380 Explain it to me. 669 00:32:46,210 --> 00:32:47,900 He means that 670 00:32:48,820 --> 00:32:51,540 since Fan Yun's becoming an official is a done deal, 671 00:32:51,540 --> 00:32:53,740 just let her go and make a mess of things. 672 00:32:54,060 --> 00:32:56,860 Epidemics have always been difficult to contain. 673 00:32:57,620 --> 00:32:59,820 If she makes even the slightest mistake, 674 00:32:59,820 --> 00:33:01,300 he will impeach her. 675 00:33:02,380 --> 00:33:03,780 And he will use that to prove 676 00:33:03,780 --> 00:33:05,910 that women cannot serve as officials, 677 00:33:06,730 --> 00:33:08,770 nor can commoners. 678 00:33:11,690 --> 00:33:12,380 Please. 679 00:34:23,300 --> 00:34:25,260 The Spirit Immortal comes forth. 680 00:34:25,260 --> 00:34:27,260 The people are saved from disaster. 681 00:34:27,260 --> 00:34:29,219 The holy sect descends. 682 00:34:29,219 --> 00:34:31,699 The sun and moon shine again! 683 00:34:32,179 --> 00:34:34,050 The Spirit Immortal comes forth. 684 00:34:34,050 --> 00:34:36,050 The people are saved from disaster. 685 00:34:36,050 --> 00:34:37,900 The holy sect descends. 686 00:34:37,900 --> 00:34:39,929 The sun and moon shine again! 687 00:35:01,530 --> 00:35:03,860 Thank you. Thank you. 688 00:35:56,410 --> 00:35:57,900 I heard the Shi family nobles 689 00:35:57,900 --> 00:36:00,320 left for Ling'an a few days ago. 690 00:36:00,490 --> 00:36:03,150 Someone should be coming to save us soon, right? 691 00:36:04,090 --> 00:36:05,490 Let's hope so. 692 00:36:05,490 --> 00:36:06,120 Zhu Luan! 693 00:36:06,700 --> 00:36:07,480 I'm back! 694 00:36:11,780 --> 00:36:13,090 Brother! 695 00:36:13,090 --> 00:36:13,800 Zhu Luan! 696 00:36:15,410 --> 00:36:16,570 You're back. 697 00:36:18,200 --> 00:36:19,300 Have you been missing me? 698 00:36:19,300 --> 00:36:19,740 Yes. 699 00:36:19,740 --> 00:36:20,930 Have you been listening to your mother? 700 00:36:20,930 --> 00:36:21,530 Yes. 701 00:36:21,530 --> 00:36:22,130 I have. 702 00:36:22,130 --> 00:36:22,820 Good girl. 703 00:37:08,110 --> 00:37:10,010 These are all the records we've gathered so far 704 00:37:10,010 --> 00:37:11,810 about the epidemic in Yong City. 705 00:37:12,010 --> 00:37:13,270 They detail 706 00:37:13,660 --> 00:37:15,990 the onset time of patients in each county, 707 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,340 the number of cases, 708 00:37:18,010 --> 00:37:19,610 and their basic conditions. 709 00:37:19,680 --> 00:37:20,390 Great. 710 00:37:20,930 --> 00:37:21,930 These are 711 00:37:21,930 --> 00:37:23,330 all essential right now. 712 00:37:26,740 --> 00:37:28,740 Don't you have anything to say to me? 713 00:37:29,080 --> 00:37:29,950 Tell... 714 00:37:30,050 --> 00:37:30,970 tell you what? 715 00:37:34,490 --> 00:37:36,780 Your Excellency truly plans ahead 716 00:37:36,780 --> 00:37:37,740 with remarkable foresight, 717 00:37:37,740 --> 00:37:38,930 embodies the virtues of a wise ruler, 718 00:37:38,930 --> 00:37:40,450 and lays the foundation for a flourishing age. 719 00:37:40,450 --> 00:37:42,380 Your Excellency is truly amazing. 720 00:37:42,570 --> 00:37:43,770 I'm not that amazing. 721 00:37:43,980 --> 00:37:44,990 I merely... 722 00:37:53,410 --> 00:37:55,070 Greetings, Your Excellency. 723 00:37:55,380 --> 00:37:56,410 You're here. 724 00:37:56,410 --> 00:37:57,070 Lord Jiang. 725 00:37:57,860 --> 00:37:58,790 Perfect timing. 726 00:37:58,900 --> 00:38:01,300 Fan Yun and I are just studying the epidemic in Yong City. 727 00:38:01,300 --> 00:38:02,530 This record here 728 00:38:02,530 --> 00:38:04,090 documents the very first case— 729 00:38:04,090 --> 00:38:06,750 it seems to have been at the beginning of summer. 730 00:38:06,780 --> 00:38:08,180 The symptoms include... 731 00:38:09,490 --> 00:38:10,900 unbearable fever, 732 00:38:10,900 --> 00:38:12,220 continuous groaning, 733 00:38:12,220 --> 00:38:15,080 along with severe headaches and vomiting. 734 00:38:15,340 --> 00:38:16,490 That sounds like 735 00:38:16,490 --> 00:38:18,570 it was caused by some kind of poison. 736 00:38:20,700 --> 00:38:21,860 But this record 737 00:38:21,860 --> 00:38:23,010 shows nothing 738 00:38:23,010 --> 00:38:24,990 unusual in his food. 739 00:38:25,410 --> 00:38:26,220 However, soon after, 740 00:38:26,220 --> 00:38:27,150 his whole family 741 00:38:27,380 --> 00:38:28,860 came down with the same illness. 742 00:38:28,860 --> 00:38:30,010 Not just one family. 743 00:38:30,820 --> 00:38:32,850 It seems the entire village got sick. 744 00:38:32,850 --> 00:38:33,530 Look here. 745 00:38:37,700 --> 00:38:40,740 The spread went from isolated cases to entire communities. 746 00:38:40,740 --> 00:38:41,820 Could this disease 747 00:38:42,570 --> 00:38:44,260 be contagious? 748 00:38:45,090 --> 00:38:47,010 If it were spread through person-to-person contact, 749 00:38:47,010 --> 00:38:49,090 the outbreak pattern should radiate outward. 750 00:38:49,090 --> 00:38:50,860 But the later cases were 751 00:38:51,010 --> 00:38:53,340 in villages even hundreds of miles apart. 752 00:38:53,700 --> 00:38:55,700 It's almost as if the source of infection 753 00:38:55,700 --> 00:38:57,300 can shift places at will. 754 00:38:58,490 --> 00:38:59,270 Lord Jiang, 755 00:38:59,380 --> 00:39:00,700 has Yong City ever experienced 756 00:39:00,700 --> 00:39:02,360 an epidemic like this before? 757 00:39:02,620 --> 00:39:04,350 Yong City lies in a hot climate, 758 00:39:04,410 --> 00:39:05,900 with complex summer weather 759 00:39:05,900 --> 00:39:07,660 and many kinds of snakes, rodents, and insects. 760 00:39:07,660 --> 00:39:09,900 Various illnesses break out from time to time. 761 00:39:09,900 --> 00:39:11,630 But I've never heard of one 762 00:39:12,130 --> 00:39:13,530 this contagious before. 763 00:39:16,320 --> 00:39:18,450 At the very least, we've now confirmed 764 00:39:18,610 --> 00:39:20,820 this disease doesn't spread from person to person. 765 00:39:20,820 --> 00:39:23,280 That's a real blessing amid the misfortune. 766 00:39:28,950 --> 00:39:30,110 Didn't Lady Fan Yun 767 00:39:30,410 --> 00:39:31,900 declare so boldly 768 00:39:31,900 --> 00:39:33,560 that she'd face the challenge head-on 769 00:39:33,560 --> 00:39:34,820 and dispel the rumors? 770 00:39:35,340 --> 00:39:37,570 Why is she still in Ling'an? 771 00:39:38,860 --> 00:39:40,260 Is she afraid? 772 00:39:42,050 --> 00:39:44,650 See? Being an official isn't so easy after all. 773 00:39:44,700 --> 00:39:46,930 Commoners becoming officials is already absurd enough— 774 00:39:46,930 --> 00:39:49,060 what can a woman do as an official? 775 00:39:50,010 --> 00:39:52,220 When it's time to face danger, 776 00:39:52,220 --> 00:39:55,020 isn't it always we men who stand on the front lines? 777 00:40:07,450 --> 00:40:08,260 Blood! 778 00:40:08,260 --> 00:40:09,260 You're bleeding! 779 00:40:10,180 --> 00:40:11,050 Blood... 780 00:40:13,740 --> 00:40:15,490 Lord Xu? Lord Xu? 781 00:40:16,040 --> 00:40:17,390 Wake up, Lord Xu! 782 00:40:18,180 --> 00:40:18,820 Lord Xu! 783 00:40:19,490 --> 00:40:20,700 Help! 784 00:40:21,200 --> 00:40:22,240 Stop laughing! 785 00:40:22,260 --> 00:40:24,010 What is wrong with you guys? 786 00:40:24,150 --> 00:40:26,010 Can't you see Lord Xu has fainted? 787 00:40:26,300 --> 00:40:28,630 This is the Spirit Immortal Sacred Water. 788 00:40:46,410 --> 00:40:47,770 The Governor's wife... 789 00:40:48,660 --> 00:40:49,900 How has Lady Fan Yun 790 00:40:49,900 --> 00:40:50,850 been? 791 00:40:51,050 --> 00:40:53,780 Has anyone been making things difficult for her? 792 00:40:53,900 --> 00:40:55,930 Someone is maliciously slandering her, 793 00:40:55,930 --> 00:40:57,660 saying the plague here is divine punishment 794 00:40:57,660 --> 00:40:59,190 for a woman holding office. 795 00:40:59,220 --> 00:41:00,860 But trouble of that sort 796 00:41:00,860 --> 00:41:02,970 is nothing she can't handle. 797 00:41:06,900 --> 00:41:07,750 True. 798 00:41:07,930 --> 00:41:09,860 Nothing can defeat Lady Fan Yun. 799 00:41:10,220 --> 00:41:12,380 Lady Fan Yun is the strongest 800 00:41:12,380 --> 00:41:14,840 and most optimistic person I've ever known. 801 00:41:15,300 --> 00:41:16,490 And now, 802 00:41:16,490 --> 00:41:17,600 there is one more. 803 00:41:19,260 --> 00:41:20,090 You. 804 00:41:20,970 --> 00:41:23,380 How could I possibly be compared to Lady Fan Yun? 805 00:41:23,380 --> 00:41:24,970 Zhu Luan told me everything. 806 00:41:24,970 --> 00:41:25,860 If you hadn't 807 00:41:25,860 --> 00:41:27,380 held things together all this time, 808 00:41:27,380 --> 00:41:29,930 this pharmacy would've become a house full of the living dead. 809 00:41:29,930 --> 00:41:31,660 You've done an incredible job. 810 00:41:37,780 --> 00:41:38,490 You don't know 811 00:41:38,490 --> 00:41:40,050 what I've done in the past. 812 00:41:42,050 --> 00:41:43,710 No matter what you did before, 813 00:41:44,090 --> 00:41:45,260 here in Yong City, 814 00:41:45,260 --> 00:41:47,790 you're already someone everyone looks up to. 815 00:41:56,660 --> 00:41:57,860 The water's boiling. 816 00:42:02,610 --> 00:42:03,780 What's this? 817 00:42:04,130 --> 00:42:05,030 Miss Suyin, 818 00:42:06,300 --> 00:42:07,160 do we have wine? 819 00:42:07,530 --> 00:42:08,110 Yes. 820 00:42:28,260 --> 00:42:29,670 Alum?