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[Episode 11]

Yan Xing

What should I say?

Look at what you said before

You're indeed loyal

toward the Ministry of Justice

It's touching

But speaking like this in front of Vice Manager Lai

is too audacious

He's...

Black Rakshasa

Lord

Yes, Yan Xing

I'm still trembling with fear now

Do you really think

you're the demoness?

Then...

That Black Rakshasa...

Even when encountering demons and evil spirits

he can even pierce hearts

and have them eaten

You see

Why provoke them?

Prince Ying is here

Greetings, Prince Ying

Greetings, Prince Ying

Mrs. Shen is intelligent

You're not only attentive to investigations

You can also manage the household well

You're truly

a rare talented woman

We encourage women to serve as officials

Women can also hold positions of power

Lady Grand Minister

can be considered a role model

Thank you for Your Royal Highness's favor

I wonder what brings Your Highness here

Chen Huo'e resurrected last night

This morning

Vice Manager Lai went to Empress Dowager

to request the authority to investigate

This case is complex

I believe the Ministry of Justice

wouldn't wanna be involved

It's originally handled

by the Internal Affairs Office

Now under Vice Manager Lai's review

we have no right to intervene

Nor do we dare

But Yan Xing

Yan Xing

Yan Xing

You originally had no connection

to that case

You just need to

persuade the Grand Minister

Then your Yan family

will receive

a marriage granted by the Empress Dowager

How honorable it would be

to bring honor to your family?

Why hesitate?

Why did you just

not agree immediately?

Princess Yong'an and Minister Lai

clearly do not want

the two of us be involved in this case

But the more they act like this,

the more guilty they appear, don't they?

Moreover, logically speaking,

Princess Yong'an

just escaped suspicion

from the Buddha Crime case,

so why is she in such a hurry

to wade into this mess?

Yan Xing

This is clearly a setup

You can't even hide in time

Do you really wanna jump in?

Chuichui

Lady Yan

You are the wife of the Grand Minister

You can handle any risks, but...

you must not

associate this with Ministry of Justice

in the slightest

Our Ministry of Justice

will not bury you

Chief

Assistant Zhang Baohuan,

who's close to the Empress Dowager

has arrived outside

He asked...

Scribe Yan to come forward

Lady

Don't provoke me

with these gods and Buddhas

It's too small to hold them all

Lord Yan

Lord Yan is busy with official business

Baohuan came to visit today

I hope you don't mind

I dare not

I came today

without any major matters

I just wanted to ask

if Han Shiyuan has been well recently

He returned

to Yan's Mansion with Third Sister last night

The Internal Affairs Offices did not trouble him

I went to Yan Mansion today

and was told he was not there

It seems he

does not wanna see me

I wonder what connection

between you two

Nothing else

Just an old acquaintance

Since Han Shiyuan

has gained the favor of your third sister,

it is his good fortune

In the future,

if you have the opportunity,

you must take good care of him in the mansion

I will

Then...

Baohuan won't disturb you anymore

I'll take my leave

Han Shiyuan keeps his relationship

with Zhang Baohuan

and Princess Yong'an secretive

Behind the resurrection of Chen Huo'e,

it seems there are many forces involved

It even appears to be related to

the third sister's marriage

Even Lai Luozhi wanna get involved

Now,

it seems everyone hopes

I don't get involved

What should I do?

Yan Xing, you're here

Third Sister

Young Master Han

I must thank you

and the Grand Minister for last night

Why did you specially send gifts today?

Mrs. Shen must be here

for interrogation

About last night

Between me and Han

truly know nothing

Third Sister, rest assured

The truth from last night

will surely come to light

I just wanna know

Young Master Han

what is your relationship with Zhang Baohuan

and Princess Yong'an?

No comment

At this point,

you still have no comment?

If not for you,

how could my sister

suffer such injustice?

Stop pressuring him

I trust him

Miss Yan is back

Mother

Are you not on duty today?

You must be worried about those gifts

So you wanna check them on your own

Is that it?

Let me tell you

Your husband

was quite thoughtful this time

I'm also flattered

The gifts?

Third Sister mentioned it earlier

What are you all talking about?

Don't you know that?

Shen's family sent people to comfort

saying that your Third Sister

was frightened last night,

So they specially sent

a bunch of tonics and gifts

Quite generous

I knew

it must be because of your husband

Oh, yes

Tonics are being stewed in the kitchen

Come on

let me get you a bowl

Shen Du

He actually did all this behind my back

Why is he suddenly

so warm to our family?

Of course,

it's all because of you

Otherwise, how could the Grand Minister

care about the Yan's family?

That brat

Could he still have wicked intentions

to your Third Sister?

Your Third Sister

is a talent in Xiang'an

Indeed, she seems

more memorable than you

No, no

This must be nipped in the bud

Tonight, I'll urge your father

to quickly arrange

a marriage for Caiwei and Han Siyuan

They must

hurry and make it official

Mother

You're always

thinking about strange things

That White Impermanence

Hasn't he hit you recently?

Have you two been arguing lately?

I'm warning you

You mustn't take it lightly

You must keep a close watch

Do not slack off

Alright, Mother, I understand

I suddenly feel a bit hungry

Why don't you go and get me a bowl of soup?

I almost forgot it

Wait here

Good music

Beautiful melody

Such a pleasant atmosphere

The music played today at Jin Zang

seems different from before

It has a touch of Zen

It's quite refreshing and invigorating

This is ancient music

that Chief Xu sought out

A few days ago, when I worshipped in the temple,

I was given music scores by a high monk,

Said to have the effect of clarifying the mind

So I asked Musician Jin

to perform it elegantly

Indeed, it's wonderful

I remember,

that back then

You personally went up the mountain to dig Lingzhi mushrooms

to give to me

You asked me

to handle the Shen family's case leniently

And release Shen Du from prison

Today,

what is your request?

I dare not

To summon him in

Lord Shen

I know the purpose of your visit

Vice Manager Lai

requested a reexamination of the Chen Huo'e case

This case,

was although recently handled by you

Five years ago,

It was his responsibility

He admits his negligence

Now he seeks to make amends,

It is only human nature

Empress Dowager

In my opinion,

the dead cannot be brought back to life

The Chen Huo'e of the past

may not be the same as the recent one

Lord Shen

Since you are unwell,

do not force yourself

It's just a minor injury

I'm already fine

Alright,

Since Chief Xu vouches for you,

Chen Huo'e case

shall be handled by the Internal Affairs Offices

Yes

In that case,

As for what happened in Hongwen Institute

Let PM Zhang take care of it

After all, he is a literary minister

It'll be easier for him

to communicate with the students

Lord Shen

You'll be responsible for the security of the capital region in the near future

How about it?

Empress Dowager

The security of the capital is of utmost importance

We cannot afford any mistakes

The Internal Affairs Offices are limited in manpower

It may be difficult to ensure thorough surveillance

Look at you

Complain there's not enough authority usually,

But today, it's a different story

You're hesitating and procrastinating

Do you really think

I don't know what's on your mind

I dare not

You dare not

I see you dare plot against me

Empress Dowager, please calm down and forgive

Alright

Since I handed over the defense of the capital to you,

Naturally, I'll give you

the authority to mobilize across the regions

During the period of examinations,

any matters concerning defense

and personnel from various regions

will be under your jurisdiction

Thank you, Empress Dowager

Your Highness

PM Zhang has taken over the Hongwen Institute

He's taken the lead again

Now things are getting interesting

Your Highness

Teacher

You've come at the right time

Take a look at my yellow peony robe

How lovely it's blooming

Very good

Prince Xian

This time, the Empress Dowager

has entrusted the examinations

to me

The scholars of the Hongwen Institute

are the elite scholars of the realm

With credit from this examination,

Prince Xian will

ascend to the position of Regent

That would be a step up

Teacher

Whether it's me

or Prince Ying who becomes Regent,

we are both serving

the Empress Dowager and His Majesty

Prince Xian, you are mistaken

His Majesty speaks slowly,

the Empress Dowager is elderly

The Regent

is of utmost importance in the Great Cang

On this matter,

you must not be negligent

Teacher, you've worked hard

You must dispel misunderstandings

and let the poor scholars

feel the importance

Yes

That's natural

It's just that

this time, Shen Du has gained

the responsibility for defense of the capital

He has gained more authority for no reason

Minister Shen is indeed competent

Whatever situations

or troubles he encounters,

he always finds a way to deal with them

Teacher

What do you think?

Prince Xian is right

Since Shen Du

has the power of the defense of the capital

Should we make the situation in Xiang'an

more chaotic and lively?

Prince Xian

Do we need to help him out?

What did you say earlier?

Go attend to your duties

Grand Minister

The responsibility of the examinations

was handed over to PM Zhang

The Empress Dowager has entrusted

the defense of the capital to us

Is it for appeasement?

This is exactly the result I wanted

You don't seem disappointed

The wind is picking up

During the period of examinations,

Prince Ying and Prince Xian

PM Zhang, and even Lai Luozhi

will definitely take action

Keep a close watch

Yes

The defense near Hongwen Institute

cannot be underestimated

Mobilize Jinwu Guards

and Yi Liangren to assist

And the defenses of the Ministries

cannot be ignored

We should keep a close eye on it

Especially...

Lingtai

Yes

Who is it?

Grand Minister Shen

Thank you for the gifts

you gave to third sister and the others

They all really liked them

It's nothing

Is there anything interesting

at the court?

Nope

But Lai Luozhi asked to

investigate the Chen Huo'e's case

Did the Empress Dowager grant it to him?

She granted it to me

You...

Are you saying the Chen Huo'e case

will be tried by the Internal Affairs Office?

That's great

I'll go grind ink for you

No matter how you clean up a dog's kennel,

it's still a dog's kennel

Your hand

Is it better?

Got bitten by a dog

It won't heal so quickly

Grand Minister Shen

Take a look at the files

Rest a bit

I'll go and cook for you, okay?

You can cook too?

Don't underestimate me

I am the respected Yan Xing

Yes

A talent in poetry

You're capable of everything

You're knowledgeable and virtuous

Your name as a virtuous and talented lady

shines in Xiang'an

Go

Quick

Please sit

Grand Minister

These are dishes I stir-fried myself

Try them

Try this chicken

How is it?

Surprisingly,

not bad

See that?

I told you,

cooking and performing autopsies

are quite similar

Using preservation

and anatomical methods

to handle this chicken

The taste

will be just like freshly killed

Right

Try this soup again

These spices are inspired

by the spices

used to preserve Lady Tang's body

Take a sniff

Do you smell the fragrance?

Isn't it fragrant?

Very fragrant, right?

What do you want?

Just say it

So quickly

I was thinking,

about Chen Huo'e's case,

Can I participate?

No

Can't you see

how complicated this case is?

The Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court

both are avoiding it at all costs

Yet here you are pleading...

I know

Lai Luozhi and Princess Yong'an

have both come to me

Openly or secretly,

they just don't want me

to get involved in this case

But I'm just a humble scribe

Do they really fear me?

What they fear

are simply the three words, Lady Shen

Since you already know...

Since you have taken on this case,

now I can't escape it

from the name, Lady Shen

How can I stay out of it cleanly?

If you're in danger,

how can I remain uninvolved?

Apologies

There's no need to apologize

Discover the truth

and clear the innocent

It has always been my ideal

I only ask

that you grant me

the authority to investigate

Rest assured

I won't hold you back

I won't burden you either

But you must first promise me

that in this case,

if anything happens,

we will discuss it together

before making decisions

No rash actions

Of course

You are the Grand Minister

My superior

Naturally, I'll follow your orders

From now on,

I'll follow only your commands

Is that acceptable?

Boring

Internal Affairs Office

Is Lord Chen Shoujie here?

I am Yan Xing, a scribe from the Ministry of Justice

I have a few questions to ask him

That night, Madam was in a good mood

She personally cooked in the kitchen

making basin lamb and smoked chicken

also baked flatbreads and cakes

and even treated me to a bowl of wine

I fell asleep until midnight,

when I suddenly heard

the old master's cries,

"Madam!"

In the end, Madam...

Be careful

Old Master

Old Master , there's a fire

Old Master

There's a fire

Old Master

Old Master, Moth

Fire, Old Master

Fire, Old Master

Moth

Does he mean Chen Huo'e?

Don't get close, everyone

You'll sit here in the future

Since you are handling the case for the Internal Affairs Office,

you'll no longer be associated

with the Ministry of Justice

No matter what trouble you cause,

it has nothing to do with us

We won't meddle

in this mess

We won't meddle

Yan Xing

Let me tell you

Please, no matter what,

at any time,

you must protect yourself

If you die,

I promise

I'll sing a three-day opera

of unrest at Furong Garden for you

Let you not rest in peace even in death

Rest assured

You won't make it

In the third year of Shengli,

Jinxiu Alley was sealed

for committing the crime of disrespect

by presenting a summer dress

to Princess Runing, which was made beyond limits

Runing's husband killed himself in court

From then on, Princess Runing

turned against the Empress Dowager

And Jinxiu Alley

was sealed for

using patterns beyond limits

The owner of Jinxiu Alley and his family were executed,

known as the case of Jinxiu Alley

Let go of me

Beyond limits

It has been circulated in the alleys that four years ago,

the princess's husband wanted to offer a treasure

but mistakenly made Princess Runing

wear the same

mandarin duck-patterned clothes

which angered the Empress Dowager

This dossier

only vaguely mentions "beyond limits"

It shows that even the dossier cannot be fully trusted

Come and take a look at the baked cakes

Come on

Brother Pan

Didn't expect you to be here

It took us a long time to find you

Who are are?

The other day at Hongwen Institute

I witnessed your sharp wit

I heard

you are also participating in the examination

In the future,

we will be classmates

I'm flattered

-Let's go -I'm flattered

We must have a drink

Let's go

Okay

Come on, this way

Brother Pan, please

Good

His Highness Xian and PM Zhang

always cherish talents

They specifically instructed us

to communicate with the poor students

who are taking the exam this time

to better serve the court

in the future

Talent

Please sit down quickly

No need for formality

The emperor is benevolent

During the exam in Hongwen Institute

regardless of background

ignoring family status

no recommendations required

Only virtue and talent are considered

It can be said to be groundbreaking

It is truly a fortunate event for scholars

Yes

On behalf of PM Zhang

I've prepared wine for hospitality

Students of Hongwen Institute

Please interact with the talented individuals

and exchange ideas

Come on

Please

Toast to you all

What is the meaning of this?

Prince Xian

has always valued scholars

fearing that you students

might find life in Xiang'an inconvenient

He specifically sent this to you all

As you all know

Prince Xian is kind and virtuous

So please accept it

This is your sincerity

Brother Pan

He dare offend PM Zhang's reputation

So ignorant

Behind the vermilion gates meat and wine go to waste

With such despicable tactics

trying to corrupt and deceive people

Poor kid

Follow our orders or face the consequences

You are from PM Zhang?

You'll just kill me since bribery doesn't work

I'll use violence

Violence, right?

In Xiang'an city

Under the emperor's feet

Just be a bit softer

So you can suffer less

Show some respect

Who are you?

PM Zhang is always soft-hearted

but Prince Xian is wise

You few poor scholars

can't be coerced with threats

Just kill them all

We just don't wanna join

PM Zhang and the Prince Xian's ranks

Shall we be silenced?

Kill

Prince Xian won't let you off

Drive

It's you

Grand Minister Shen

Be careful

He's always ruthless

with strong and vicious hidden weapons

Be cautious

Yes

Chase them

Be quick

Your Highness

I don't know who have

pinned this note on the corridor pillar