1 00:00:06,650 --> 00:00:07,790 Madam. 2 00:00:09,860 --> 00:00:13,310 There's nowhere to hide it. 3 00:00:13,930 --> 00:00:16,430 Yes. We can't hide it. 4 00:00:16,970 --> 00:00:17,969 Go. 5 00:00:17,970 --> 00:00:19,640 Paste it on for me. 6 00:00:20,020 --> 00:00:21,640 The more obvious it is, the better. 7 00:00:32,500 --> 00:00:33,640 Let's go. 8 00:01:14,180 --> 00:01:15,710 I remember now. 9 00:01:16,330 --> 00:01:18,400 Madam asked me to hide this 10 00:01:18,610 --> 00:01:19,910 for you. 11 00:01:22,960 --> 00:01:24,229 (His Majesty won't treat me badly.) 12 00:01:24,230 --> 00:01:25,349 (The disaster is due to the seawall.) 13 00:01:25,350 --> 00:01:26,900 (Many are involved in this corruption.) 14 00:01:27,660 --> 00:01:29,240 What happened back then? 15 00:01:30,820 --> 00:01:32,070 This letter 16 00:01:33,210 --> 00:01:35,070 was written on a painting originally. 17 00:01:38,100 --> 00:01:39,240 Madam. 18 00:01:41,690 --> 00:01:42,830 Madam. 19 00:01:44,250 --> 00:01:45,390 Madam. 20 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:47,310 You've received a letter from the Duke of Ding. 21 00:01:52,120 --> 00:01:54,140 (To: Huisun, My Beloved Sister) 22 00:02:09,140 --> 00:02:11,830 My brother is playing this hidden message game with me again. 23 00:02:14,020 --> 00:02:15,160 Get me a brush 24 00:02:15,370 --> 00:02:16,760 with some tea for me to dip in. 25 00:02:33,740 --> 00:02:34,950 Don't worry. 26 00:02:35,330 --> 00:02:37,670 His Majesty won't treat me badly in the Capital City. 27 00:02:38,430 --> 00:02:41,160 The disaster caused by the hurricane in Futing is due to the seawall. 28 00:02:41,370 --> 00:02:43,440 Many are involved in this corruption. 29 00:02:43,530 --> 00:02:46,040 I'll take this up to His Majesty. 30 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:51,860 (Mu Chuan, Dou Shishu, Song Yichun, Dou Shiying) 31 00:02:56,810 --> 00:02:57,699 Madam. 32 00:02:57,700 --> 00:02:59,070 Why did you cough up blood? 33 00:03:00,460 --> 00:03:01,600 Qi Xia. 34 00:03:01,860 --> 00:03:04,529 Dry this painting for me. 35 00:03:04,530 --> 00:03:05,809 Don't give it to anyone. 36 00:03:05,810 --> 00:03:07,390 Don't tell anybody about this. 37 00:03:07,490 --> 00:03:09,230 Except for Lord Song. 38 00:03:10,130 --> 00:03:11,019 Yes, Madam. 39 00:03:11,020 --> 00:03:12,160 Go now. 40 00:03:16,530 --> 00:03:17,790 Where should I hide it? 41 00:03:18,260 --> 00:03:19,369 Madam. 42 00:03:19,370 --> 00:03:20,720 Where should I hide it? 43 00:03:25,020 --> 00:03:26,560 There's nowhere to hide it. 44 00:03:27,060 --> 00:03:28,200 Qi Xia. 45 00:03:31,090 --> 00:03:32,560 Paste it on for me. 46 00:03:33,770 --> 00:03:35,830 The more obvious it is, the better. 47 00:03:36,370 --> 00:03:37,560 Don't worry, Madam. 48 00:03:37,610 --> 00:03:39,329 I'll hand it over to Lord Song. 49 00:03:39,330 --> 00:03:40,470 Go now. 50 00:03:40,580 --> 00:03:41,720 Okay. 51 00:04:11,900 --> 00:04:13,040 Father. 52 00:04:13,530 --> 00:04:15,440 How can you do this? 53 00:04:16,210 --> 00:04:17,459 She is my mother. 54 00:04:17,460 --> 00:04:19,240 She is not your mother. 55 00:04:19,500 --> 00:04:20,499 Me, you and Shuyao 56 00:04:20,500 --> 00:04:23,000 are the true family. 57 00:04:23,850 --> 00:04:24,729 Now, 58 00:04:24,730 --> 00:04:27,379 your mother has suffered so many years because of me. 59 00:04:27,380 --> 00:04:29,150 I don't want to let her suffer anymore. 60 00:05:37,560 --> 00:05:39,540 (Song Yichun, Dou Shiying) 61 00:05:51,210 --> 00:05:52,950 We know the truth now. 62 00:05:54,330 --> 00:05:56,120 With this list in our hands, 63 00:05:56,580 --> 00:05:58,590 Lord Qing's life is in our hands too. 64 00:05:58,650 --> 00:06:00,529 He touched the foundation of the country. 65 00:06:00,530 --> 00:06:01,920 We have solid evidence against him. 66 00:06:04,850 --> 00:06:06,440 His Majesty is a wise emperor. 67 00:06:06,460 --> 00:06:08,590 His Majesty is in failing health. 68 00:06:08,900 --> 00:06:11,440 Will he end up like the Duke of Ding? 69 00:06:12,140 --> 00:06:14,059 Besides, too many people are involved in this. 70 00:06:14,060 --> 00:06:15,680 We don't know how it'll turn out. 71 00:06:17,140 --> 00:06:19,680 Why is my father's name on this list? 72 00:06:20,580 --> 00:06:22,760 My Fifth Uncle is Lord Qing's accomplice. 73 00:06:23,940 --> 00:06:27,470 Is he trying to drag my father down with him? 74 00:07:50,920 --> 00:07:55,119 =Blossom= (Adapted from the novel "Blossom" by Zhi Zhi) 75 00:07:55,120 --> 00:07:58,199 =Episode 31= 76 00:07:58,200 --> 00:08:00,039 (Dou's Residence) 77 00:08:00,040 --> 00:08:01,320 Why are you back? 78 00:08:01,500 --> 00:08:02,880 Why didn't you tell me in advance? 79 00:08:04,060 --> 00:08:05,059 Wait. 80 00:08:05,060 --> 00:08:05,939 Gao Sheng. 81 00:08:05,940 --> 00:08:08,100 Make a pot of tea with my newly acquired Longjing tea. 82 00:08:08,330 --> 00:08:09,169 Yes, Master. 83 00:08:09,170 --> 00:08:10,289 Leave us. 84 00:08:10,290 --> 00:08:11,430 No need to serve us. 85 00:08:14,640 --> 00:08:16,560 I have things to tell you too. 86 00:08:16,760 --> 00:08:17,900 Gao Sheng. 87 00:08:24,540 --> 00:08:25,680 Seventh Master. 88 00:08:29,440 --> 00:08:32,980 (Buyer: Dou Shiying) 89 00:08:35,530 --> 00:08:36,670 Father. 90 00:08:36,750 --> 00:08:38,219 The mansions that you are looking at 91 00:08:38,220 --> 00:08:39,520 are quite costly. 92 00:08:39,620 --> 00:08:40,849 I bought these mansions 93 00:08:40,850 --> 00:08:43,590 as safety nets for you. 94 00:08:43,740 --> 00:08:46,040 Not long ago, I got some extra money. 95 00:08:46,170 --> 00:08:48,520 I invested in the Capital's new Yunfei Silverhouse. 96 00:08:48,620 --> 00:08:50,230 Their profit margin is amazing. 97 00:08:50,450 --> 00:08:53,309 Using the profit from Yunfei Silverhouse to pay for the house installment 98 00:08:53,310 --> 00:08:54,450 is just nice. 99 00:08:54,810 --> 00:08:56,529 I know all the jewelers 100 00:08:56,530 --> 00:08:57,670 in the capital. 101 00:08:57,770 --> 00:08:59,800 Why have I never heard about Yunfei Silverhouse? 102 00:09:02,930 --> 00:09:03,859 Father. 103 00:09:03,860 --> 00:09:06,230 You are a naive and easily swayed man. 104 00:09:06,450 --> 00:09:07,830 Don't simply invest in something. 105 00:09:08,500 --> 00:09:10,200 I don't want you to lose all your savings 106 00:09:10,380 --> 00:09:12,030 for some meager profits. 107 00:09:12,900 --> 00:09:15,389 I'm at the Ministry of Revenue after all. 108 00:09:15,390 --> 00:09:16,899 I've looked at their accounts. 109 00:09:16,900 --> 00:09:19,440 The Silverhouse has great craftsmanship. 110 00:09:19,650 --> 00:09:21,080 It has many customers. 111 00:09:21,090 --> 00:09:22,649 Official Mu introduced us to that shop. 112 00:09:22,650 --> 00:09:24,480 Shishu and I have invested some money into it. 113 00:09:24,490 --> 00:09:25,560 It's a profitable business. 114 00:09:33,100 --> 00:09:34,240 Lord Song. 115 00:09:34,260 --> 00:09:35,529 I've found out about everything. 116 00:09:35,530 --> 00:09:36,990 The one who's running the Silverhouse 117 00:09:37,000 --> 00:09:38,990 is the Duke of Jing's family, the Zhang family. 118 00:09:40,900 --> 00:09:42,070 Who else 119 00:09:42,220 --> 00:09:44,230 in the capital has invested in it? 120 00:09:44,500 --> 00:09:46,710 The staff there refuses to reveal anything. 121 00:09:46,830 --> 00:09:47,979 I've asked the people around. 122 00:09:47,980 --> 00:09:49,200 Those who visit the place 123 00:09:49,280 --> 00:09:51,800 are mostly high-ranking ministers and officials. 124 00:09:53,220 --> 00:09:54,870 The Zhang family is wealthy. 125 00:09:54,880 --> 00:09:57,480 They spent tens of thousands of taels just to renovate their yard. 126 00:09:57,490 --> 00:09:58,679 With him running the place, 127 00:09:58,680 --> 00:10:00,449 I'm sure it's safe since many of us 128 00:10:00,450 --> 00:10:01,800 are the investors too. 129 00:10:03,650 --> 00:10:05,040 You are at the Ministry of Revenue. 130 00:10:05,220 --> 00:10:07,680 I'm sure you know the condition of the court right now. 131 00:10:07,810 --> 00:10:10,099 The annual tax revenue is three million taels of silver. 132 00:10:10,100 --> 00:10:12,110 But the expenditure is six million taels of silver. 133 00:10:12,380 --> 00:10:13,529 The court is losing money 134 00:10:13,530 --> 00:10:15,160 and the people are having a hard time. 135 00:10:15,170 --> 00:10:18,080 So, how could the Zhang family spend tens of thousands of taels so easily? 136 00:10:18,420 --> 00:10:19,929 What's the salary of the Duke of Jing? 137 00:10:19,930 --> 00:10:22,470 What makes them so wealthy? 138 00:10:26,920 --> 00:10:28,280 Maybe 139 00:10:28,770 --> 00:10:30,590 he has some side businesses going on. 140 00:10:31,170 --> 00:10:32,870 He's making money with money. 141 00:10:33,300 --> 00:10:35,230 Public and private money 142 00:10:35,340 --> 00:10:36,619 are different. 143 00:10:36,620 --> 00:10:37,760 Father. 144 00:10:37,860 --> 00:10:39,800 The Zhang family is Her Majesty's birth family. 145 00:10:40,020 --> 00:10:42,170 Their family comes from the horse market in Liaodong. 146 00:10:42,290 --> 00:10:44,469 Lord Qing and His Highness are against each other now. 147 00:10:44,470 --> 00:10:47,170 They are using those profits to bring those ministers to their side. 148 00:10:49,020 --> 00:10:51,800 How can you put them together? 149 00:10:51,900 --> 00:10:53,230 Business is business. 150 00:10:53,450 --> 00:10:55,040 The court is the court. 151 00:10:55,050 --> 00:10:57,590 The Duke of Jing has never cared about political matters. 152 00:10:59,380 --> 00:11:02,040 Do you really think that they are not related? 153 00:11:02,980 --> 00:11:04,120 Let me ask you. 154 00:11:04,410 --> 00:11:07,870 Did you sign your name when you invested 155 00:11:07,980 --> 00:11:09,160 in the Silverhouse? 156 00:11:18,810 --> 00:11:21,280 It's very clear that Lord Qing is going to fight for the crown. 157 00:11:21,690 --> 00:11:22,899 By signing a contract with him, 158 00:11:22,900 --> 00:11:24,680 you are bound to him now. 159 00:11:25,050 --> 00:11:26,950 No matter what he does in the future, 160 00:11:27,140 --> 00:11:28,350 you can only support him 161 00:11:28,930 --> 00:11:31,800 or act ignorance. 162 00:11:32,640 --> 00:11:34,110 I'm not trying to gang up with anyone. 163 00:11:35,020 --> 00:11:37,049 Fifth Uncle is already a member of their gang. 164 00:11:37,050 --> 00:11:38,450 That's why he dragged you into this. 165 00:11:38,460 --> 00:11:40,280 He wants to use your relationship with Yantang 166 00:11:40,290 --> 00:11:41,190 to drag him down too 167 00:11:41,200 --> 00:11:42,760 by forcing him to follow their orders. 168 00:11:47,340 --> 00:11:49,670 Fighting for the crown and forming gangs. 169 00:11:49,680 --> 00:11:52,350 Our entire family will be in danger if we are tied to these matters. 170 00:11:52,380 --> 00:11:53,520 No. 171 00:11:53,980 --> 00:11:55,350 I need to get out of this business. 172 00:11:56,860 --> 00:11:57,809 Father. 173 00:11:57,810 --> 00:11:59,070 Let me do it for you. 174 00:11:59,290 --> 00:12:00,750 I'll go to the Silverhouse now. 175 00:12:01,450 --> 00:12:02,590 Ms. Longevity. 176 00:12:08,570 --> 00:12:09,419 Yantang. 177 00:12:09,420 --> 00:12:10,830 What should we do now? 178 00:12:11,290 --> 00:12:13,160 How about I take a leave 179 00:12:13,690 --> 00:12:14,950 or resign? 180 00:12:15,810 --> 00:12:16,950 Father-in-law. 181 00:12:17,290 --> 00:12:18,520 Even if you resign, 182 00:12:18,650 --> 00:12:20,590 you'll still be Ms. Longevity's father 183 00:12:20,770 --> 00:12:22,350 and my father-in-law. 184 00:12:23,690 --> 00:12:26,750 I promised Ms. Longevity that I'll protect her family. 185 00:12:27,340 --> 00:12:28,710 Their target is me. 186 00:12:29,140 --> 00:12:30,280 I'll take care of this. 187 00:12:32,050 --> 00:12:33,190 Summon the secret guards. 188 00:12:33,570 --> 00:12:34,710 Your Lordship. 189 00:12:35,930 --> 00:12:38,280 Lord Qing and the others are investigating our men now. 190 00:12:38,510 --> 00:12:41,070 What if they trap us all? 191 00:12:43,040 --> 00:12:45,760 If he really wants to set up traps in the Capital City, 192 00:12:45,770 --> 00:12:47,750 he can never control who's the hunter 193 00:12:48,740 --> 00:12:50,520 and who's the prey. 194 00:13:00,020 --> 00:13:01,200 Secret guards? 195 00:13:08,240 --> 00:13:10,780 (Yunfei Silverhouse) 196 00:13:10,850 --> 00:13:11,739 Mr. Wang. 197 00:13:11,740 --> 00:13:13,099 - Welcome. - Okay. 198 00:13:13,100 --> 00:13:14,280 - Welcome. - Come. 199 00:13:14,640 --> 00:13:15,719 Come. 200 00:13:15,720 --> 00:13:16,860 Take care. 201 00:13:23,930 --> 00:13:25,280 Duchess of Ying. 202 00:13:25,650 --> 00:13:28,649 Our Ladyship is here to propose a business to your owner. 203 00:13:28,650 --> 00:13:30,280 Please notify Madam Wei about it. 204 00:13:32,410 --> 00:13:34,169 I'm an impatient woman with a bad temper. 205 00:13:34,170 --> 00:13:35,590 She better come here quickly. 206 00:13:35,980 --> 00:13:39,000 Otherwise, if I make a scene here, 207 00:13:39,050 --> 00:13:41,830 it'll affect your business. 208 00:13:44,690 --> 00:13:46,590 I'll inform our owner about it right away. 209 00:13:46,770 --> 00:13:48,040 Feel free to shop around. 210 00:13:53,230 --> 00:13:54,870 Take a look. 211 00:14:11,620 --> 00:14:12,760 Your Ladyship. 212 00:14:14,170 --> 00:14:15,640 Please follow me. 213 00:14:20,010 --> 00:14:21,569 I'll pay ten times the price of the capital 214 00:14:21,570 --> 00:14:23,280 that my father invested plus the interest. 215 00:14:23,290 --> 00:14:25,780 We can negotiate on the customer base of the Miao family's shop 216 00:14:25,790 --> 00:14:27,870 as well as the craftsmen of the Zhaowen Bookstore. 217 00:14:28,020 --> 00:14:29,870 In exchange for the contract my father signed. 218 00:14:30,770 --> 00:14:33,200 I would like to terminate it. 219 00:14:34,980 --> 00:14:36,160 This is 220 00:14:36,500 --> 00:14:39,110 like a windfall deal for you, right? 221 00:14:39,770 --> 00:14:40,990 Your Ladyship. 222 00:14:41,160 --> 00:14:42,830 According to the rules of the Silverhouse, 223 00:14:42,900 --> 00:14:44,160 once the contract is signed, 224 00:14:44,260 --> 00:14:45,809 you can't terminate it 225 00:14:45,810 --> 00:14:47,640 regardless of the profit and loss. 226 00:14:48,260 --> 00:14:50,350 So, the rules of the Silverhouse 227 00:14:50,500 --> 00:14:52,400 is stricter than the law of the country. 228 00:14:53,020 --> 00:14:54,590 You call it an investment. 229 00:14:54,690 --> 00:14:57,590 But it sounds like selling yourself. 230 00:14:58,410 --> 00:15:00,070 Madam Wei has always put profit first. 231 00:15:00,170 --> 00:15:01,750 But you've changed out of the blue. 232 00:15:01,900 --> 00:15:04,529 Looks like the illegal benefits that the Silverhouse is making 233 00:15:04,530 --> 00:15:06,590 is more than what I can offer. 234 00:15:08,220 --> 00:15:10,440 How dare you say that? 235 00:15:11,100 --> 00:15:12,569 What benefits have the ladies 236 00:15:12,570 --> 00:15:14,590 of the Dou family ever given us? 237 00:15:15,380 --> 00:15:19,750 You just continue to feed on the Wei family 238 00:15:19,900 --> 00:15:22,070 and destroy us. 239 00:15:23,260 --> 00:15:25,859 Your father and your uncle are lucky 240 00:15:25,860 --> 00:15:28,070 that we've allowed them to invest in us. 241 00:15:28,860 --> 00:15:30,750 How dare you feel so emboldened to think 242 00:15:30,860 --> 00:15:33,640 that you can terminate the contract on behalf of your father and uncle? 243 00:15:34,220 --> 00:15:36,320 Go ahead and cause a scene here. 244 00:15:36,570 --> 00:15:37,950 I don't believe 245 00:15:38,690 --> 00:15:42,520 that the Shengtian Prison will get you off the hook. 246 00:15:43,050 --> 00:15:44,200 Wei Tingzhen. 247 00:15:44,900 --> 00:15:46,680 I've tried to be courteous first. 248 00:15:47,140 --> 00:15:48,870 I've shown you some respect today. 249 00:15:49,050 --> 00:15:50,400 In the future, 250 00:15:51,020 --> 00:15:52,690 you won't be receiving the same treatment. 251 00:15:54,620 --> 00:15:55,800 In the future? 252 00:15:56,020 --> 00:15:58,170 In the future, when someone else takes over the crown, 253 00:15:58,220 --> 00:15:59,470 you and your husband 254 00:15:59,690 --> 00:16:00,979 will perish. 255 00:16:00,980 --> 00:16:03,350 How can you disrespect me then? 256 00:16:20,040 --> 00:16:22,509 (Official Letter, Commander of the Shadow Guard) 257 00:16:22,510 --> 00:16:25,020 (To be opened at the Northern Pacification Bureau Hall) 258 00:16:25,170 --> 00:16:27,499 They say that it's hard to break the addiction to gambling. 259 00:16:27,500 --> 00:16:29,950 Why do you think it's like that? 260 00:16:33,930 --> 00:16:35,160 Once someone 261 00:16:35,900 --> 00:16:38,169 has experienced the feeling of earning money tenfold 262 00:16:38,170 --> 00:16:39,739 and becoming a wealthy person overnight, 263 00:16:39,740 --> 00:16:40,950 that thrill 264 00:16:41,170 --> 00:16:43,800 is something they can't forget even at the cost of their fingers. 265 00:16:45,020 --> 00:16:47,470 That's what happening at Lord Qing's gambling table. 266 00:16:47,770 --> 00:16:50,280 You can loan money and pay them back with interest. 267 00:16:50,340 --> 00:16:51,640 The more you gamble, 268 00:16:52,220 --> 00:16:53,680 the more money you can make. 269 00:16:57,210 --> 00:16:58,920 I've quit gambling since a long time ago. 270 00:17:00,260 --> 00:17:01,640 I'm afraid 271 00:17:02,290 --> 00:17:03,680 that I can't accept your gift. 272 00:17:03,900 --> 00:17:04,660 Sure. 273 00:17:04,670 --> 00:17:06,810 Something has been stolen from His Highness's residence today. 274 00:17:06,820 --> 00:17:08,310 And the culprit is caught red-handed. 275 00:17:09,250 --> 00:17:10,750 What should we do now? 276 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,169 Lord Qing has written a letter 277 00:17:13,170 --> 00:17:15,750 to recommend you as the Pacification envoy. 278 00:17:16,250 --> 00:17:18,160 Will Song Mo save you? 279 00:17:18,490 --> 00:17:20,080 Even if you are not willing to join us, 280 00:17:20,250 --> 00:17:21,470 there will be more 281 00:17:22,250 --> 00:17:23,510 who are willing. 282 00:17:26,340 --> 00:17:27,480 Another thing, 283 00:17:29,410 --> 00:17:31,440 don't forget about Miss Zhao. 284 00:17:37,250 --> 00:17:39,409 Dou Shishu asked Zou Er to deliver an invitation card 285 00:17:39,410 --> 00:17:40,580 to meet you at the Silverhouse 286 00:17:40,590 --> 00:17:42,099 at midnight tomorrow to discuss 287 00:17:42,100 --> 00:17:43,649 about the business contract. 288 00:17:43,650 --> 00:17:45,790 Our men are ready. 289 00:17:46,620 --> 00:17:48,550 Dou Shishu is a ruthless 290 00:17:48,730 --> 00:17:50,030 and selfish man. 291 00:17:50,100 --> 00:17:51,649 He won't hand over the signed contract 292 00:17:51,650 --> 00:17:53,950 unless you pledge your loyalty to him. 293 00:17:54,250 --> 00:17:55,379 You should stay away 294 00:17:55,380 --> 00:17:56,880 from this treacherous banquet. 295 00:17:57,340 --> 00:17:59,619 Wait until we find what's behind the Silverhouse. 296 00:17:59,620 --> 00:18:00,760 No. 297 00:18:01,490 --> 00:18:04,400 Lord Qing has already made his stand during the martial arts competition. 298 00:18:04,650 --> 00:18:06,440 He won't give me time to drag this out. 299 00:18:07,210 --> 00:18:08,440 Haven't you realised? 300 00:18:08,580 --> 00:18:11,400 Official Lu's visit has gotten far and few lately. 301 00:18:13,250 --> 00:18:16,160 Other than taking care of you, 302 00:18:16,580 --> 00:18:18,360 Official Lu is only in charge of His Majesty. 303 00:18:18,970 --> 00:18:21,750 Has His Majesty's illness worsened? 304 00:18:21,900 --> 00:18:23,200 The arrow has been nocked. 305 00:18:23,690 --> 00:18:26,640 If I can't become Lord Qing's blade, 306 00:18:27,140 --> 00:18:29,440 I'll become a thorn that he has to get rid of. 307 00:18:34,010 --> 00:18:35,169 - Your Ladyship. - Your Ladyship. 308 00:18:35,170 --> 00:18:36,790 Did you manage to retrieve the contract? 309 00:18:36,860 --> 00:18:39,440 I've gotten something that may be even better than that. 310 00:18:41,250 --> 00:18:43,880 Our weakness is their flaw. 311 00:18:46,300 --> 00:18:48,550 The stars have gone to sleep behind the clouds. 312 00:18:49,100 --> 00:18:50,840 Time to rest. 313 00:18:51,010 --> 00:18:52,689 Midnight has arrived. 314 00:18:52,690 --> 00:18:53,929 Time to close your shops. 315 00:18:53,930 --> 00:18:55,070 Hurry up. 316 00:18:57,190 --> 00:18:58,950 I never thought that I would be 317 00:18:59,390 --> 00:19:02,640 welcomed personally by Official Dou one day. 318 00:19:03,050 --> 00:19:04,740 I thought you wouldn't be here. 319 00:19:05,320 --> 00:19:08,450 Looks like you really care about my brother. 320 00:19:08,780 --> 00:19:12,440 Unfortunately, the way we care about him is different. 321 00:19:15,010 --> 00:19:16,200 Please, a moment. 322 00:19:16,380 --> 00:19:18,030 We do business here. 323 00:19:18,100 --> 00:19:20,710 I need to protect our jewelry here. 324 00:19:21,340 --> 00:19:24,160 Please leave your weapons at the door. 325 00:19:25,010 --> 00:19:26,400 He has received special permission 326 00:19:26,490 --> 00:19:29,510 from His Majesty to carry his sword at all times. 327 00:19:31,110 --> 00:19:33,160 If you think of me as an enemy, 328 00:19:33,470 --> 00:19:35,720 there's no need for us to meet each other here. 329 00:19:36,250 --> 00:19:37,929 This is an important family matter. 330 00:19:37,930 --> 00:19:40,030 I just want to meet you alone 331 00:19:40,450 --> 00:19:41,920 and drink some tea. 332 00:19:46,300 --> 00:19:47,139 Wait for me outside. 333 00:19:47,140 --> 00:19:48,280 Yes. 334 00:20:00,140 --> 00:20:01,840 You've been avoiding me. 335 00:20:02,380 --> 00:20:04,550 So, I have no choice but to trick you here. 336 00:20:05,690 --> 00:20:07,030 Don't blame Official Dou. 337 00:20:12,600 --> 00:20:14,890 This is the path that Official Dou has chosen for himself. 338 00:20:16,930 --> 00:20:18,270 Why should I blame him? 339 00:20:20,780 --> 00:20:22,790 I really have the snow lingzhi. 340 00:20:23,010 --> 00:20:24,600 After your poison has been neutralized, 341 00:20:24,690 --> 00:20:27,160 you can live a long life with your wife and your children. 342 00:20:27,300 --> 00:20:29,530 In the future, we can have the brain from the Dou family 343 00:20:29,540 --> 00:20:30,950 and the brawn from the Duke of Ying. 344 00:20:31,170 --> 00:20:32,640 And the country can be at peace. 345 00:20:32,970 --> 00:20:34,310 Isn't that great? 346 00:20:35,100 --> 00:20:36,320 If I neutralize my poison, 347 00:20:36,940 --> 00:20:38,440 I can't neutralize my grudge. 348 00:20:40,670 --> 00:20:41,969 Across history, 349 00:20:41,970 --> 00:20:43,710 many sacrifices had to be made 350 00:20:43,850 --> 00:20:45,440 before a wise emperor could be crowned. 351 00:20:46,660 --> 00:20:48,170 It's just a path that has to be taken. 352 00:20:48,820 --> 00:20:50,120 It's not a destination. 353 00:20:51,140 --> 00:20:53,160 If it's because of your mother, 354 00:20:54,210 --> 00:20:56,099 I can give you Song Han's head 355 00:20:56,100 --> 00:20:58,160 tomorrow to show 356 00:20:58,490 --> 00:20:59,950 my sincerity. 357 00:21:09,300 --> 00:21:11,680 Your uncle halted my plan. 358 00:21:12,450 --> 00:21:15,030 It's true that Mother and I intend to eliminate him. 359 00:21:15,040 --> 00:21:17,120 However, the Duke of Ding was a meritorious general. 360 00:21:17,580 --> 00:21:18,619 If nothing had occurred 361 00:21:18,620 --> 00:21:20,360 between him and Father, 362 00:21:20,690 --> 00:21:22,790 he wouldn't have ended up this way. 363 00:21:24,860 --> 00:21:27,920 He died because of his blind loyalty. 364 00:21:28,540 --> 00:21:30,139 Shouldn't his departed soul 365 00:21:30,140 --> 00:21:31,750 resent Wang Ge, 366 00:21:31,860 --> 00:21:33,920 me, or Mother? 367 00:21:34,340 --> 00:21:36,710 The twelve imperial gold decrees that summoned Yue Fei back 368 00:21:37,450 --> 00:21:38,710 were issued by Zhao Gou, 369 00:21:39,860 --> 00:21:41,270 not Qin Hui. 370 00:21:43,380 --> 00:21:44,520 Yes. 371 00:21:45,210 --> 00:21:46,440 In front of Yue Fei's statue, 372 00:21:47,140 --> 00:21:50,160 Zhao Gou should kneel and accept criticism. 373 00:21:50,780 --> 00:21:54,790 Even so, Qin Hui would never be able to stand up again. 374 00:21:59,650 --> 00:22:00,790 Song Mo, 375 00:22:01,690 --> 00:22:04,400 His Highness has given you enough respect. 376 00:22:04,730 --> 00:22:06,270 If you still continue to defy him, 377 00:22:06,410 --> 00:22:08,619 you'll die here tonight 378 00:22:08,620 --> 00:22:09,880 for assassinating Lord Qing. 379 00:22:10,060 --> 00:22:11,880 And Ms. Longevity will become a widow. 380 00:22:12,620 --> 00:22:15,160 Can you still take your revenge? 381 00:22:16,690 --> 00:22:20,400 Your Highness, you're good at manipulating people. 382 00:22:21,860 --> 00:22:23,000 However, 383 00:22:23,780 --> 00:22:25,120 wise men 384 00:22:26,210 --> 00:22:28,950 tend to fall into their own traps. 385 00:22:36,820 --> 00:22:38,139 I told you before, 386 00:22:38,140 --> 00:22:39,750 your army is weak. 387 00:22:41,250 --> 00:22:42,440 Song Mo, how dare you 388 00:22:42,490 --> 00:22:43,540 attempt to murder a prince! 389 00:22:43,550 --> 00:22:44,619 Do you know what punishment you will face? 390 00:22:44,620 --> 00:22:46,500 If my revenge were only about taking his life, 391 00:22:46,970 --> 00:22:49,080 I could succeed tonight. 392 00:22:49,100 --> 00:22:50,240 Don't forget 393 00:22:50,310 --> 00:22:51,619 you came here for the agreement. 394 00:22:51,620 --> 00:22:52,840 You forgot that, 395 00:22:53,580 --> 00:22:54,880 not me. 396 00:23:03,340 --> 00:23:04,480 Don't worry. 397 00:23:04,620 --> 00:23:06,550 The agreement in the secret chamber downstairs 398 00:23:07,010 --> 00:23:09,270 will remain intact. 399 00:23:14,410 --> 00:23:15,600 I measured it. 400 00:23:16,060 --> 00:23:19,230 The main hall is sixteen steps long and twelve steps wide. 401 00:23:19,490 --> 00:23:20,750 There are three rooms inside 402 00:23:21,140 --> 00:23:22,600 with six pillars. 403 00:23:23,100 --> 00:23:24,360 I confirmed 404 00:23:24,780 --> 00:23:27,310 the difference between the interior and exterior is one zhang. 405 00:23:27,900 --> 00:23:29,600 There must be a secret chamber. 406 00:23:34,410 --> 00:23:35,779 When you confront Lord Qing, 407 00:23:35,780 --> 00:23:37,400 I'll blow open the outer wall 408 00:23:37,450 --> 00:23:38,640 and retrieve the agreement. 409 00:23:41,580 --> 00:23:42,639 Your Highness! 410 00:23:42,640 --> 00:23:44,620 (Silver Ornament Store) 411 00:23:46,860 --> 00:23:48,000 Your Lordship, 412 00:23:48,780 --> 00:23:50,470 all the agreements are here. 413 00:23:51,490 --> 00:23:52,680 Well done. 414 00:24:00,490 --> 00:24:02,269 Song Mo is insane. 415 00:24:02,270 --> 00:24:03,899 He set off gunpowder in the street 416 00:24:03,900 --> 00:24:05,230 and endangered the people's lives. 417 00:24:05,450 --> 00:24:06,750 He must be executed immediately. 418 00:24:09,540 --> 00:24:10,990 I will hand over all of this 419 00:24:11,140 --> 00:24:12,819 and the Duke of Ding's letter 420 00:24:12,820 --> 00:24:14,790 to His Majesty. 421 00:24:15,580 --> 00:24:17,440 What do you think His Majesty 422 00:24:17,780 --> 00:24:19,950 will decide about your crime of fraternizing? 423 00:24:21,380 --> 00:24:23,360 Jiang Meisun owned a troop in the southeast, 424 00:24:23,580 --> 00:24:25,600 and you intended to blow up the capital. 425 00:24:25,620 --> 00:24:27,400 Everyone bears witness tonight. 426 00:24:27,540 --> 00:24:28,920 The Jiang family 427 00:24:29,380 --> 00:24:30,680 is no longer loyalists. 428 00:24:31,340 --> 00:24:33,360 You don't deserve to mention the Jiang family. 429 00:24:37,730 --> 00:24:38,870 Your Lordship. 430 00:24:41,820 --> 00:24:43,710 Song Mo attempted to assassinate me. 431 00:24:44,970 --> 00:24:46,120 Whoever kills him 432 00:24:46,540 --> 00:24:47,750 will earn the greatest reward. 433 00:24:49,550 --> 00:24:50,690 Hold up! 434 00:24:52,340 --> 00:24:53,480 Make way. 435 00:24:54,320 --> 00:24:55,460 Stay still. 436 00:25:04,400 --> 00:25:05,540 Yantang. 437 00:25:06,900 --> 00:25:08,040 Why are you here? 438 00:25:12,620 --> 00:25:17,199 Lord Qing, Duke of Ying, and Official Dou, 439 00:25:17,200 --> 00:25:20,470 please come with me to the palace. 440 00:25:20,590 --> 00:25:21,990 Are you blind? 441 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,969 Song Mo set fire and attempted to assassinate me. 442 00:25:23,970 --> 00:25:25,120 He should be executed. 443 00:25:25,490 --> 00:25:26,970 This evil woman plotted against me. 444 00:25:27,130 --> 00:25:28,550 She deserves no better. 445 00:25:32,540 --> 00:25:34,680 Yantang. 446 00:25:37,060 --> 00:25:38,209 Finally, I've found 447 00:25:38,210 --> 00:25:40,120 your weakness. 448 00:25:41,780 --> 00:25:44,299 I only follow the imperial decree. 449 00:25:44,300 --> 00:25:46,550 Please don't blame me, Your Highness. 450 00:25:59,100 --> 00:26:01,550 People said it's inauspicious for pregnant women to see blood. 451 00:26:03,650 --> 00:26:05,200 You shouldn't have come. 452 00:26:10,300 --> 00:26:12,120 Didn't we agree 453 00:26:13,490 --> 00:26:15,400 to face everything together, 454 00:26:16,380 --> 00:26:17,950 no matter what happened? 455 00:26:21,620 --> 00:26:23,080 I'll enter the palace with you. 456 00:26:24,680 --> 00:26:30,380 (Qianqing Palace) 457 00:26:37,720 --> 00:26:40,169 (Intermediary: Wei Tingzhen, Proposer) 458 00:26:40,170 --> 00:26:41,570 Father, please investigate wisely. 459 00:26:41,580 --> 00:26:43,680 Song Mo deliberately set a trap and started the fire. 460 00:26:43,690 --> 00:26:45,510 If I hadn't defended myself, 461 00:26:45,690 --> 00:26:47,790 I might not have survived to meet you now. 462 00:26:49,650 --> 00:26:52,750 Is that something a prince should say? 463 00:26:54,540 --> 00:26:55,680 Your Majesty, 464 00:26:55,690 --> 00:26:57,710 (Revere Heaven and Ancestral Wisdom) Lord Qing formed a faction, 465 00:26:58,060 --> 00:26:59,400 embezzled massive funds, 466 00:26:59,540 --> 00:27:01,139 and fraternized with important officials 467 00:27:01,140 --> 00:27:02,640 under the name of Silverhouse in the capital. 468 00:27:02,650 --> 00:27:05,310 They committed bureaucratic corruption and exploited the people. 469 00:27:05,580 --> 00:27:08,310 The list of his fraction and the agreement are here. 470 00:27:08,620 --> 00:27:10,270 Please make your judgment, Your Majesty. 471 00:27:11,820 --> 00:27:13,470 Are the important officials you mentioned 472 00:27:13,780 --> 00:27:15,249 those who impeached the Crown Prince 473 00:27:15,250 --> 00:27:17,440 a couple of days ago? 474 00:27:18,340 --> 00:27:20,990 You instigated me to fight against my brother 475 00:27:21,100 --> 00:27:23,120 for your own vengeance, didn't you? 476 00:27:23,650 --> 00:27:24,880 Words may be fabricated, 477 00:27:25,170 --> 00:27:27,270 but signatures and thumbprints can't. 478 00:27:27,340 --> 00:27:29,339 Over a million silver taels in this ledger 479 00:27:29,340 --> 00:27:31,270 can be tracked as clear as day. 480 00:27:31,820 --> 00:27:35,840 I request a thorough investigation into every residence involved. 481 00:27:38,100 --> 00:27:39,240 Your Majesty. 482 00:27:40,490 --> 00:27:41,680 Duke of Ying, 483 00:27:42,380 --> 00:27:44,139 this incident involves many parties. 484 00:27:44,140 --> 00:27:46,920 His Majesty is exhausted now. 485 00:27:47,450 --> 00:27:48,590 Your Majesty. 486 00:27:48,860 --> 00:27:50,000 Your Majesty. 487 00:27:51,580 --> 00:27:53,780 Lord Yu'an, Lord Jihuai, and Duke of Qing 488 00:27:53,781 --> 00:27:54,880 request an audience. 489 00:28:05,850 --> 00:28:07,660 All the lords are inside. 490 00:28:08,260 --> 00:28:11,440 Even the key ministers 491 00:28:11,780 --> 00:28:13,360 intend to impeach Song Mo. 492 00:28:13,970 --> 00:28:15,510 He sent himself to his demise. 493 00:28:16,490 --> 00:28:18,640 Do you want to follow him as well? 494 00:28:21,450 --> 00:28:22,880 You blew up 495 00:28:23,970 --> 00:28:25,790 the secret chamber, didn't you? 496 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:28,480 Do you know the punishment for illegal explosive manufacturing? 497 00:28:28,490 --> 00:28:29,390 Capital crime. 498 00:28:30,300 --> 00:28:32,470 However, Fifth Uncle, you're in charge of the military, 499 00:28:32,690 --> 00:28:34,470 and your niece secretly made explosives. 500 00:28:35,010 --> 00:28:37,030 You made this happen. 501 00:28:37,140 --> 00:28:38,900 - You! - By then, 502 00:28:38,901 --> 00:28:40,230 will the Empress and Lord Qing 503 00:28:40,410 --> 00:28:41,750 sacrifice you 504 00:28:42,410 --> 00:28:44,510 to die with me and Song Mo? 505 00:28:44,580 --> 00:28:47,120 You... You're so despicable. 506 00:28:47,510 --> 00:28:49,570 Are you trying to drag the Dou family down with you? 507 00:28:49,580 --> 00:28:50,790 I'm protecting the Dou family. 508 00:28:51,170 --> 00:28:52,619 Lord Qing embezzled national funds, 509 00:28:52,620 --> 00:28:53,880 and the evidence is conclusive. 510 00:28:58,170 --> 00:28:59,470 His Majesty is a wise ruler. 511 00:28:59,930 --> 00:29:01,920 Besides, this incident has startled many parties. 512 00:29:02,730 --> 00:29:04,510 His Majesty must make a decision. 513 00:29:05,300 --> 00:29:07,750 Madam Dou, you may be good at managing household affairs, 514 00:29:08,340 --> 00:29:11,550 but you underestimate the court politics. 515 00:29:16,210 --> 00:29:17,550 You must be tired, Official Dou. 516 00:29:17,780 --> 00:29:18,819 Go take a rest. 517 00:29:18,820 --> 00:29:20,030 Yes, Your Highness. 518 00:29:22,170 --> 00:29:24,360 You'll become a mother soon. 519 00:29:24,970 --> 00:29:26,920 You should understand how parents think. 520 00:29:28,300 --> 00:29:29,990 Even though Song Mo has a rightful reason, 521 00:29:30,010 --> 00:29:31,470 he's still an official. 522 00:29:32,410 --> 00:29:34,779 Youting may have committed a grave mistake, 523 00:29:34,780 --> 00:29:37,200 but he's His Majesty's son. 524 00:29:37,820 --> 00:29:40,200 His Majesty isn't just Lord Qing's father, 525 00:29:40,930 --> 00:29:43,030 he's the father of this nation. 526 00:29:43,100 --> 00:29:44,009 All the more reason 527 00:29:44,010 --> 00:29:46,160 he should consider the bigger picture. 528 00:29:46,580 --> 00:29:49,009 If every official who commits corruption 529 00:29:49,010 --> 00:29:50,249 were executed, 530 00:29:50,250 --> 00:29:52,080 how would the imperial court operate? 531 00:29:52,170 --> 00:29:54,440 Would the people still have faith in it? 532 00:29:55,180 --> 00:29:56,810 The law doesn't punish when too many people are guilty, 533 00:29:56,820 --> 00:29:58,120 let alone their own families. 534 00:29:58,340 --> 00:30:00,990 Lord Yu'an is His Majesty's uncle, 535 00:30:01,210 --> 00:30:03,790 and Lord Jihuai is his blood brother. 536 00:30:04,490 --> 00:30:06,640 The agreement might not serve as proof, 537 00:30:08,010 --> 00:30:09,539 but it's definitely a giant stone 538 00:30:09,540 --> 00:30:11,400 to crush you. 539 00:30:14,860 --> 00:30:17,449 Song Mo was just promoted to the Command of Military Command, 540 00:30:18,320 --> 00:30:20,750 yet he exploded the Silverhouse and committed theft. 541 00:30:21,010 --> 00:30:22,729 You command the Imperial Guard, 542 00:30:22,730 --> 00:30:24,640 yet you assault a prince in public. 543 00:30:24,820 --> 00:30:27,030 (Lord Yu'an, Lord Jihuai) How arrogant of you. 544 00:30:27,100 --> 00:30:28,550 You've disgraced the imperial favor. 545 00:30:28,690 --> 00:30:31,640 You must be punished severely to quell public wrath. 546 00:30:31,970 --> 00:30:33,230 According to the law, 547 00:30:33,350 --> 00:30:35,590 royal family members must not interfere in court affairs. 548 00:30:36,250 --> 00:30:37,729 I failed my duty and committed arson. 549 00:30:37,730 --> 00:30:39,400 I admit it. 550 00:30:39,900 --> 00:30:43,440 But if your name appears on the agreement, 551 00:30:44,060 --> 00:30:47,200 will you admit it or not? 552 00:30:51,250 --> 00:30:53,810 Your Majesty, the founding emperor left us ancestral teachings. 553 00:30:53,820 --> 00:30:55,800 If the family is at peace, the nation will be stable. 554 00:30:55,810 --> 00:30:57,720 The royal family is a role model for the people. 555 00:30:57,730 --> 00:30:59,360 Filial piety is the main principle in governance. 556 00:30:59,380 --> 00:31:02,120 Familial suspicions and brotherly discord are the greatest taboos. 557 00:31:02,580 --> 00:31:04,080 As an official, 558 00:31:04,330 --> 00:31:06,339 he instigated disharmony within the royal family. 559 00:31:06,340 --> 00:31:08,080 He deserves a million deaths. 560 00:31:08,410 --> 00:31:11,370 It was I who held your hand 561 00:31:11,380 --> 00:31:14,209 as you transcribed every single sentence of the ancestral teachings. 562 00:31:14,210 --> 00:31:15,350 Your Majesty, 563 00:31:15,690 --> 00:31:16,830 have you forgotten? 564 00:31:17,060 --> 00:31:18,579 Song Mo's accusation 565 00:31:18,580 --> 00:31:21,249 is merely an attempt to absolve his family's crimes. 566 00:31:21,250 --> 00:31:22,710 Your Majesty, you're wise. 567 00:31:22,780 --> 00:31:25,400 You must be able to discern his base intention. 568 00:31:25,410 --> 00:31:27,660 - Your Majesty, please decide wisely. - Your Majesty, please decide wisely. 569 00:31:42,040 --> 00:31:43,920 This agreement 570 00:31:45,860 --> 00:31:47,470 is stained with blood. 571 00:31:52,410 --> 00:31:54,200 I can't read it clearly. 572 00:32:08,540 --> 00:32:09,819 You've been kneeling until now. 573 00:32:09,820 --> 00:32:11,979 You've done more than enough as a wife. 574 00:32:11,980 --> 00:32:13,710 You should consider yourself. 575 00:32:14,250 --> 00:32:16,920 Divorce Song Mo and return to the Dou family. 576 00:32:17,140 --> 00:32:20,400 Your fifth uncle can keep your family safe, 577 00:32:20,540 --> 00:32:21,969 and I'll keep a position 578 00:32:21,970 --> 00:32:23,400 for you. 579 00:32:23,820 --> 00:32:26,160 Becoming the wife of a guilty official 580 00:32:26,300 --> 00:32:28,310 or a noble lady 581 00:32:29,140 --> 00:32:30,440 is an easy choice. 582 00:32:33,410 --> 00:32:34,550 Who I choose to be 583 00:32:35,900 --> 00:32:38,030 isn't about whose wife I am 584 00:32:38,730 --> 00:32:40,120 or daughter I am. 585 00:32:41,060 --> 00:32:43,120 It depends on who I am. 586 00:32:43,860 --> 00:32:46,360 A person with integrity walks their own path. 587 00:32:47,970 --> 00:32:50,880 I'll be waiting here until Song Mo comes out. 588 00:32:54,580 --> 00:32:56,600 The path of a ruler and the path of an official 589 00:32:56,620 --> 00:32:58,510 are different. 590 00:32:58,820 --> 00:33:00,379 If Song Mo were to leave here 591 00:33:00,380 --> 00:33:01,249 with a clear name, 592 00:33:01,250 --> 00:33:02,440 there would only be one path. 593 00:33:02,900 --> 00:33:04,680 That's to admit that his actions tonight 594 00:33:04,860 --> 00:33:06,689 were ordered by his father-in-law 595 00:33:06,690 --> 00:33:09,600 and placed all the blame on Dou Shiying. 596 00:33:13,170 --> 00:33:14,710 On this agreement, 597 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,359 I can only recognize 598 00:33:17,360 --> 00:33:19,510 Dou Shiying's name. 599 00:33:20,820 --> 00:33:23,360 You went to Yunfei Silverhouse for him, didn't you? 600 00:33:23,720 --> 00:33:25,319 He must've become dotard 601 00:33:25,320 --> 00:33:28,940 and driven you and Youting apart. 602 00:33:31,410 --> 00:33:34,400 I barged into Yunfei Silverhouse and started the fire. 603 00:33:34,690 --> 00:33:36,400 Father-in-law has no idea about it. 604 00:33:37,300 --> 00:33:38,470 If you want to punish someone, 605 00:33:38,620 --> 00:33:39,950 please punish me alone. 606 00:33:40,900 --> 00:33:43,579 It has nothing to do with others. 607 00:33:43,580 --> 00:33:44,720 Song Mo! 608 00:33:46,820 --> 00:33:47,960 Your Majesty. 609 00:33:48,490 --> 00:33:51,920 His Majesty cherish your talent. 610 00:33:52,060 --> 00:33:54,680 Please don't be stubborn and take the blame. 611 00:33:54,970 --> 00:33:56,899 Your future will be wasted. 612 00:33:56,900 --> 00:33:57,969 Your Majesty, 613 00:33:57,970 --> 00:33:59,360 given Song Mo's action tonight, 614 00:33:59,450 --> 00:34:00,539 it's unforgivable. 615 00:34:00,540 --> 00:34:02,239 Each offense deserves death. 616 00:34:02,240 --> 00:34:04,819 Your Majesty, you mustn't show leniency on him. 617 00:34:04,820 --> 00:34:06,169 If you don't execute him, 618 00:34:06,170 --> 00:34:08,819 are you waiting for him to kill the entire royal family? 619 00:34:08,820 --> 00:34:10,040 How dare you! 620 00:34:19,740 --> 00:34:22,790 Should I send it to the Directorate of the Credentials for cleansing 621 00:34:22,820 --> 00:34:24,310 or burn it? 622 00:34:29,380 --> 00:34:30,830 Keep it. 623 00:34:32,220 --> 00:34:33,949 Don't release it yet. 624 00:34:33,950 --> 00:34:35,090 Yes, Your Majesty. 625 00:34:39,260 --> 00:34:40,970 You have done well. 626 00:34:42,610 --> 00:34:45,080 Your mother has raised you well. 627 00:34:47,340 --> 00:34:49,750 If it weren't for tonight, 628 00:34:49,820 --> 00:34:50,779 I wouldn't have realized 629 00:34:50,780 --> 00:34:53,270 how much my uncle and brother 630 00:34:53,380 --> 00:34:55,640 cherish you. 631 00:34:57,130 --> 00:34:58,270 Father. 632 00:35:01,900 --> 00:35:03,680 To achieve big, 633 00:35:04,090 --> 00:35:06,520 one has to weigh the pros and cons. 634 00:35:07,300 --> 00:35:09,030 Impulse 635 00:35:09,260 --> 00:35:11,920 will only ruin everything. 636 00:35:14,450 --> 00:35:16,870 Dou Shiying incited court officials 637 00:35:17,340 --> 00:35:18,870 to frame princes 638 00:35:19,090 --> 00:35:20,910 and cause chaos in the capital. 639 00:35:21,220 --> 00:35:22,059 Guards. 640 00:35:22,060 --> 00:35:23,290 Your Majesty, 641 00:35:23,410 --> 00:35:24,779 I will not weigh the pros and cons 642 00:35:24,780 --> 00:35:26,640 or abandon innocent people for personal gain. 643 00:35:26,860 --> 00:35:28,120 If you must arrest someone, 644 00:35:28,410 --> 00:35:29,870 I'll admit the crime. 645 00:35:30,360 --> 00:35:32,280 If Uncle were alive, 646 00:35:32,340 --> 00:35:34,390 he would never allow me 647 00:35:35,570 --> 00:35:37,750 to sacrifice someone important 648 00:35:37,900 --> 00:35:40,120 for my personal gain. 649 00:35:40,690 --> 00:35:41,400 This is ludicrous. 650 00:35:41,410 --> 00:35:43,780 How dare you pressure His Majesty with a disgraced official? 651 00:35:43,790 --> 00:35:45,830 Do you have no regard for the monarch? 652 00:35:46,930 --> 00:35:50,040 Are you trying to continue 653 00:35:50,450 --> 00:35:53,750 Jiang Meisun's rebellion? 654 00:35:54,200 --> 00:35:55,070 What did you just say? 655 00:35:55,080 --> 00:35:56,779 You drew your sword in His Majesty's presence. 656 00:35:56,780 --> 00:35:57,779 Are you trying to assassinate the emperor? 657 00:35:57,780 --> 00:35:58,659 I'll kill you. 658 00:35:58,660 --> 00:36:00,390 Are you insane, Song Mo? 659 00:36:07,610 --> 00:36:08,750 Staying sober 660 00:36:09,530 --> 00:36:12,200 is a hundred times more painful than madness. 661 00:36:13,340 --> 00:36:16,080 Abandoning justice for the family. 662 00:36:19,410 --> 00:36:22,040 You've done this more than once. 663 00:36:23,010 --> 00:36:25,040 Why should I still endure this? 664 00:36:25,930 --> 00:36:29,040 Why should I still have hope in you? 665 00:36:37,050 --> 00:36:38,190 Your Majesty. 666 00:36:40,860 --> 00:36:42,000 Your Majesty. 667 00:36:43,610 --> 00:36:45,080 You 668 00:36:47,260 --> 00:36:48,710 have always 669 00:36:51,820 --> 00:36:53,390 hated me. 670 00:37:08,510 --> 00:37:10,380 (Cultivate yourself before governing a country) 671 00:37:14,410 --> 00:37:15,690 - Your Majesty! - Your Majesty! 672 00:37:15,820 --> 00:37:20,569 - Your Majesty! - Your Majesty! 673 00:37:20,570 --> 00:37:22,089 - Summon Official Lu! - Your Majesty! 674 00:37:22,090 --> 00:37:23,359 Your Majesty! 675 00:37:23,360 --> 00:37:27,799 (Qianqing Palace) 676 00:37:27,800 --> 00:37:30,070 By the imperial decree of His Majesty, 677 00:37:30,560 --> 00:37:33,529 Song Mo neglected his duties, 678 00:37:33,530 --> 00:37:36,310 causing an incident at Changle Street. 679 00:37:36,400 --> 00:37:38,719 In consideration of his past merits, 680 00:37:38,720 --> 00:37:40,719 his death sentence is pardoned. 681 00:37:40,720 --> 00:37:43,180 He's stripped of all official positions 682 00:37:43,200 --> 00:37:45,959 and will be detained in prison 683 00:37:45,960 --> 00:37:48,380 for further judgment. 684 00:37:56,750 --> 00:37:59,220 What a shame, Duchess of Ying. 685 00:38:12,200 --> 00:38:13,340 Yantang! 686 00:38:15,480 --> 00:38:16,900 Your father is safe. 687 00:38:17,000 --> 00:38:18,140 Don't mind me. 688 00:38:18,400 --> 00:38:19,540 Don't worry. 689 00:38:20,280 --> 00:38:21,460 Yantang. 690 00:38:22,020 --> 00:38:23,160 Yantang. 691 00:38:24,510 --> 00:38:25,780 Yantang. 692 00:38:26,300 --> 00:38:28,379 ♪To kiss your brow♪ 693 00:38:28,380 --> 00:38:33,860 ♪From now on, my heart needs no disguise♪ 694 00:38:34,340 --> 00:38:36,280 ♪Wrapped in frost and snow♪ 695 00:38:36,800 --> 00:38:37,940 Ms. Longevity! 696 00:38:38,340 --> 00:38:39,179 Ms. Longevity. 697 00:38:39,180 --> 00:38:43,850 ♪Looking at this kaleidoscopic world♪ 698 00:38:44,320 --> 00:38:45,460 Ms. Longevity. 699 00:38:48,560 --> 00:38:50,020 Imperial physician! 700 00:38:50,240 --> 00:38:51,980 Send for the imperial physician! 701 00:38:54,990 --> 00:39:00,460 ♪Ignoring everyone's worldly advice♪ 702 00:39:01,170 --> 00:39:03,290 ♪My love is clear as the moon♪ 703 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:05,180 Yantang. 704 00:39:07,160 --> 00:39:08,300 Yantang. 705 00:39:08,720 --> 00:39:11,020 I must save Yantang. 706 00:39:11,720 --> 00:39:13,020 You can't save him. 707 00:39:13,720 --> 00:39:15,500 The Star of Wisdom is shining brightly. 708 00:39:15,720 --> 00:39:17,580 The Impulse Star is becoming dim. 709 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,460 It's going to fall. 710 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,359 Song Mo is nearing his death. 711 00:39:21,360 --> 00:39:22,439 Mr. Ji, 712 00:39:22,440 --> 00:39:23,719 please stop the carriage 713 00:39:23,720 --> 00:39:24,719 and help Madam. 714 00:39:24,720 --> 00:39:26,020 We can't stop. 715 00:39:26,360 --> 00:39:28,959 Those from the Duke of Ying's Residence must be watching closely. 716 00:39:28,960 --> 00:39:31,220 We need to send Dou Zhao to a safe place first. 717 00:39:54,560 --> 00:39:57,620 His Majesty is unwell and won't recover. 718 00:39:58,000 --> 00:40:02,260 I can only seek Buddha's blessings. 719 00:40:04,600 --> 00:40:08,100 (Natural Grace and Talent) 720 00:40:18,620 --> 00:40:20,399 Godfather, you must be very tired 721 00:40:20,400 --> 00:40:22,089 from the journey. 722 00:40:22,090 --> 00:40:25,719 According to His Majesty's decree, I'll manage the palace 723 00:40:25,720 --> 00:40:28,460 and the Military Command temporarily. 724 00:40:28,560 --> 00:40:31,239 Godfather, just focus on looking after His Majesty. 725 00:40:31,240 --> 00:40:32,820 His Majesty is ill. 726 00:40:33,280 --> 00:40:34,820 How could he issue an edict? 727 00:40:35,400 --> 00:40:36,839 Whenever His Majesty is unwell, 728 00:40:36,840 --> 00:40:39,359 Her Majesty will act on his behalf. 729 00:40:39,360 --> 00:40:40,540 Her Majesty says 730 00:40:41,040 --> 00:40:42,439 His Majesty 731 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:44,460 needs you by his side. 732 00:40:48,760 --> 00:40:49,940 This way, please, Godfather. 733 00:41:02,760 --> 00:41:04,439 Song Mo is a court official, 734 00:41:04,440 --> 00:41:06,940 yet he starts the fire and causes chaos in the palace. 735 00:41:07,040 --> 00:41:08,620 If he isn't executed publicly, 736 00:41:08,640 --> 00:41:10,060 the public wrath can't be quelled. 737 00:41:29,520 --> 00:41:30,900 Ji Jianming, 738 00:41:31,440 --> 00:41:32,820 what are you doing here? 739 00:41:34,080 --> 00:41:35,340 How dare you! 740 00:41:35,400 --> 00:41:37,260 His Highness regards me as his mentor. 741 00:41:37,680 --> 00:41:39,500 Who are you to call me by my name? 742 00:41:42,200 --> 00:41:44,100 Dou Zhao is my sister-in-law 743 00:41:44,590 --> 00:41:47,380 as well as the Duchess of Ying. 744 00:41:47,840 --> 00:41:49,260 It's natural for me 745 00:41:49,360 --> 00:41:50,700 to take her back. 746 00:41:50,990 --> 00:41:52,639 However, as an outsider, 747 00:41:52,640 --> 00:41:53,780 you took her away 748 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,140 when she was unconscious. 749 00:41:57,120 --> 00:41:59,420 Don't think I don't know your intentions. 750 00:41:59,760 --> 00:42:02,500 You abduct Dou Zhao to control Song Mo's power. 751 00:42:02,760 --> 00:42:04,020 You're the one 752 00:42:04,400 --> 00:42:05,620 with ulterior intentions. 753 00:42:09,390 --> 00:42:12,379 Don't think you can escape after disrupting Lord Qing's plan. 754 00:42:12,380 --> 00:42:14,620 If His Highness finds out you saved someone he hates, 755 00:42:14,880 --> 00:42:16,020 he will kill you. 756 00:42:19,000 --> 00:42:21,820 When did His Highness ever order you to target the Duchess? 757 00:42:22,640 --> 00:42:26,220 You've rushed here even before Song Mo's sentence was issued. 758 00:42:27,000 --> 00:42:30,260 Do you think His Highness won't notice your intentions? 759 00:42:33,120 --> 00:42:34,660 Intentions or not, 760 00:42:35,000 --> 00:42:36,460 we'll find out. 761 00:42:36,480 --> 00:42:37,620 Search the place! 762 00:42:57,840 --> 00:42:59,119 This Resentment 763 00:42:59,120 --> 00:43:00,719 will bring you excruciating pain. 764 00:43:00,720 --> 00:43:04,420 Take your time and savor the pain. 765 00:43:04,560 --> 00:43:05,700 Yantang. 766 00:43:06,080 --> 00:43:07,220 Yantang. 767 00:43:07,480 --> 00:43:08,620 Yantang. 768 00:43:09,110 --> 00:43:10,559 Madam! 769 00:43:10,560 --> 00:43:12,130 Don't scare me, Madam! 770 00:43:12,480 --> 00:43:16,920 ♪The pain of goodbye?♪ 771 00:43:17,200 --> 00:43:20,380 ♪If dreams are shattered, can they be whole again?♪ 772 00:43:20,960 --> 00:43:24,540 ♪If today brings hope, will it stay?♪ 773 00:43:24,640 --> 00:43:30,540 ♪Will the pain just weave itself deeper?♪ 774 00:43:30,880 --> 00:43:32,199 ♪Where can this restless heart find peace?♪ 775 00:43:32,200 --> 00:43:35,279 ♪Left alone in an empty hall♪ 776 00:43:35,280 --> 00:43:39,140 ♪A lifetime chasing fate's lonely call♪ 777 00:43:39,200 --> 00:43:43,439 ♪Watching seasons fade and storms rise♪ 778 00:43:43,440 --> 00:43:45,999 ♪It hurts but it's not all for nothing♪ 779 00:43:46,000 --> 00:43:47,279 ♪My heart is as empty as a quiet street♪ 780 00:43:47,280 --> 00:43:50,319 ♪Who cares about the path I walk alone?♪ 781 00:43:50,320 --> 00:43:54,479 ♪Would you take away the weight of the past?♪ 782 00:43:54,480 --> 00:43:56,479 ♪Life is fleeting, like morning frost♪ 783 00:43:56,480 --> 00:43:59,679 ♪Even a moment feels endless with you♪ 784 00:43:59,680 --> 00:44:05,820 ♪Like a stream flowing steady through time♪ 785 00:44:07,800 --> 00:44:14,700 ♪A lone flower falls from the eaves Moonlight graces steps beneath♪ 786 00:44:15,160 --> 00:44:22,380 ♪Can anyone ease the pain of goodbye?♪ 787 00:44:22,680 --> 00:44:25,900 ♪If dreams are shattered, can they be whole again?♪ 788 00:44:26,480 --> 00:44:30,060 ♪If today brings hope, will it stay?♪ 789 00:44:30,160 --> 00:44:36,060 ♪Will the pain just weave itself deeper?♪ 790 00:44:36,680 --> 00:44:37,959 ♪In this chaotic world♪ 791 00:44:37,960 --> 00:44:40,919 ♪Only love lasts♪ 792 00:44:40,920 --> 00:44:44,660 ♪We'll get through every challenge together♪ 793 00:44:44,840 --> 00:44:49,079 ♪No matter how cold or uncertain the road♪ 794 00:44:49,080 --> 00:44:51,679 ♪There's nothing to fear when I'm with you♪ 795 00:44:51,680 --> 00:44:52,879 ♪My heart feels empty♪ 796 00:44:52,880 --> 00:44:55,799 ♪But I can hear your voice♪ 797 00:44:55,800 --> 00:45:00,079 ♪In this life, under moonlight and across the oceans♪ 798 00:45:00,080 --> 00:45:02,500 ♪We’ll find our way back to each other♪ 799 00:45:02,800 --> 00:45:03,639 (No animals were harmed in the making of this drama) 800 00:45:03,640 --> 00:45:04,519 (Every medical behaviour involved and medicine used in the drama) 801 00:45:04,520 --> 00:45:05,479 (is required by the story. Please don't try this at home) 802 00:45:05,480 --> 00:45:11,740 ♪Together, we’ll make every moment count♪