1 00:00:07,620 --> 00:00:10,240 ♪The spring breeze blows through the world♪ 2 00:00:10,560 --> 00:00:14,750 ♪Blowing across the willow bank and the peach blossoms are brilliant♪ 3 00:00:17,820 --> 00:00:19,820 ♪The legend spreads♪ 4 00:00:20,330 --> 00:00:24,270 ♪There is always an amazing heartbeat♪ 5 00:00:27,020 --> 00:00:29,500 ♪Who picks up the pen and writes that it's not too late to meet♪ 6 00:00:29,700 --> 00:00:31,670 ♪Looking back to see someone smiling happily♪ 7 00:00:32,050 --> 00:00:34,100 ♪Adding a touch of intensity to the depth of love♪ 8 00:00:34,350 --> 00:00:36,520 ♪Being with you in the world of mortals♪ 9 00:00:36,970 --> 00:00:38,770 ♪Whether it is a hustle or plain life♪ 10 00:00:39,150 --> 00:00:41,370 ♪There will be no regrets in my life♪ 11 00:00:41,630 --> 00:00:43,550 ♪See you in the next hundred years♪ 12 00:00:43,870 --> 00:00:46,420 ♪Don't forget the current youth♪ 13 00:00:46,610 --> 00:00:48,500 ♪I wish to stay and live up to the passing years♪ 14 00:00:48,750 --> 00:00:50,670 ♪Every morning and every night we are together♪ 15 00:00:50,860 --> 00:00:52,870 ♪It turned out we've known each other since the beginning♪ 16 00:00:53,020 --> 00:00:55,700 ♪A thought at a certain moment♪ 17 00:00:55,950 --> 00:00:58,070 ♪He sent me a thousand words♪ 18 00:00:58,330 --> 00:01:00,650 ♪She left a story♪ 19 00:01:01,030 --> 00:01:03,300 ♪The sound of guqin is like water and the shadow of the light is like a dream♪ 20 00:01:03,680 --> 00:01:05,620 ♪Everything is tactful♪ 21 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:10,360 ♪Looking at the scenery and mountains with you♪ 22 00:01:10,680 --> 00:01:14,950 ♪The rest of my life will last in perfection♪ 23 00:01:15,200 --> 00:01:20,150 ♪Wait until the spring breeze blows♪ 24 00:01:20,590 --> 00:01:25,520 ♪That's when I know your deepest love, and I'll miss♪ 25 00:01:26,030 --> 00:01:29,520 (Imperial College) 26 00:01:29,780 --> 00:01:33,900 =A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College= 27 00:01:34,150 --> 00:01:37,860 =Episode 23= 28 00:01:50,800 --> 00:01:51,440 How's it? 29 00:01:55,870 --> 00:01:56,510 It went well. 30 00:01:58,190 --> 00:01:59,230 Ding Hao's statement 31 00:01:59,360 --> 00:02:00,310 was unpolished. 32 00:02:00,950 --> 00:02:01,910 He started 33 00:02:02,120 --> 00:02:03,360 contradicting himself very soon. 34 00:02:03,550 --> 00:02:04,040 It's worse than that. 35 00:02:04,400 --> 00:02:05,720 He doesn't know anyone 36 00:02:05,760 --> 00:02:06,760 except for Grand Preceptor Yan 37 00:02:06,760 --> 00:02:07,800 and Yan Yan. 38 00:02:07,800 --> 00:02:08,950 We asked him the names 39 00:02:09,040 --> 00:02:09,590 and he gave the wrong answers. 40 00:02:09,870 --> 00:02:10,440 Deputy Chief, 41 00:02:10,440 --> 00:02:11,830 I deserve some credit as well. 42 00:02:12,040 --> 00:02:13,510 He was terrified 43 00:02:13,510 --> 00:02:15,240 when I was interrogating him. 44 00:02:15,320 --> 00:02:16,720 If it weren't for me, 45 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:18,470 your investigation wouldn't be as easy, right? 46 00:02:18,470 --> 00:02:20,190 Right, it's all thanks to you. 47 00:02:21,600 --> 00:02:23,030 San Lang, have you recorded it? 48 00:02:23,360 --> 00:02:24,160 I heard everything 49 00:02:24,190 --> 00:02:25,160 in the next room. 50 00:02:25,160 --> 00:02:26,080 I noted everything. 51 00:02:26,470 --> 00:02:27,630 Now that his statement doesn't add up, 52 00:02:27,630 --> 00:02:29,160 I can request for His Majesty 53 00:02:29,190 --> 00:02:30,470 to reassess the case. 54 00:02:31,750 --> 00:02:33,160 In that case, 55 00:02:33,190 --> 00:02:34,720 Yan Yan will be fine, right? 56 00:02:35,110 --> 00:02:36,670 That depends on His Majesty's decision. 57 00:02:38,110 --> 00:02:39,240 We'll know in a few days. 58 00:02:39,600 --> 00:02:40,110 We'll have to wait. 59 00:03:05,800 --> 00:03:06,520 Yan Xiao Lang! 60 00:03:11,110 --> 00:03:11,800 Lian Pian! 61 00:03:13,670 --> 00:03:14,440 Xiao Lang. 62 00:03:14,440 --> 00:03:15,190 Lian Pian. 63 00:03:17,520 --> 00:03:18,550 It's getting late. 64 00:03:18,550 --> 00:03:19,800 Say it while you can, 65 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:21,880 you might not get the chance again. 66 00:03:25,190 --> 00:03:26,600 You've suffered a lot. 67 00:03:27,190 --> 00:03:30,000 It couldn't have been easy for you. 68 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,000 This is nothing. 69 00:03:31,000 --> 00:03:31,960 I'm much tougher than this. 70 00:03:32,670 --> 00:03:33,630 I got too bored, 71 00:03:33,630 --> 00:03:35,000 so I've been practicing the Body-hardening Technique 72 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:36,190 my master taught me. 73 00:03:36,190 --> 00:03:37,190 See? 74 00:03:37,190 --> 00:03:38,080 I've become stronger. 75 00:03:44,390 --> 00:03:47,030 Relax, silly girl. 76 00:03:47,030 --> 00:03:48,720 Don't worry about me. 77 00:03:48,720 --> 00:03:51,190 I did nothing wrong, so I fear nothing. 78 00:03:51,190 --> 00:03:52,320 In a few days, 79 00:03:52,320 --> 00:03:53,910 I'll leave this place as a free man. 80 00:03:55,910 --> 00:03:56,910 One thing is certain. 81 00:03:57,750 --> 00:03:58,910 Once I'm released, 82 00:03:58,910 --> 00:04:00,520 we must settle the wedding. 83 00:04:02,160 --> 00:04:03,720 I don't care if my mother beat me up. 84 00:04:04,030 --> 00:04:05,960 I'll explain it to her. 85 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,520 I will marry you. 86 00:04:08,390 --> 00:04:10,080 I don't need your fancy words. 87 00:04:10,630 --> 00:04:12,390 As long as you're safe, 88 00:04:12,910 --> 00:04:14,240 I'll stay by your side 89 00:04:14,880 --> 00:04:16,470 even if I can't be part of the family. 90 00:04:18,470 --> 00:04:19,270 Lian Pian. 91 00:04:20,030 --> 00:04:20,520 Sir. 92 00:04:21,600 --> 00:04:23,390 They are in the moment 93 00:04:23,390 --> 00:04:24,440 and basked in love, 94 00:04:24,550 --> 00:04:26,070 please give them some time. 95 00:04:26,200 --> 00:04:26,920 Stand aside. 96 00:04:28,720 --> 00:04:29,790 (Prison) Stand aside. 97 00:04:30,270 --> 00:04:30,950 Let go. 98 00:04:31,350 --> 00:04:31,640 Lian Pian! 99 00:04:31,640 --> 00:04:32,510 Give us a little more time! 100 00:04:32,510 --> 00:04:33,040 Lian Pian! 101 00:04:33,070 --> 00:04:33,600 Xiao Lang! 102 00:04:33,950 --> 00:04:34,390 Xiao Lang! 103 00:04:34,670 --> 00:04:36,230 Xiao Lang! Xiao Lang! 104 00:04:36,350 --> 00:04:36,640 Let go. 105 00:04:36,640 --> 00:04:37,070 Xiao Lang! 106 00:04:37,070 --> 00:04:38,040 Let go now! 107 00:04:39,200 --> 00:04:41,110 Aren't you here to take him out with you? 108 00:04:43,110 --> 00:04:43,760 We are. 109 00:04:46,200 --> 00:04:47,510 Continue this when you're home. 110 00:04:47,510 --> 00:04:48,510 I still want to go home on time. 111 00:04:49,160 --> 00:04:50,110 We'll talk later. 112 00:04:50,480 --> 00:04:52,200 If you're so great at acting, 113 00:04:52,200 --> 00:04:53,760 you should start a play together. 114 00:04:56,830 --> 00:04:58,000 Go on. 115 00:05:13,480 --> 00:05:14,670 (Prison) Just go! 116 00:05:15,640 --> 00:05:16,110 Let's go. 117 00:05:24,830 --> 00:05:25,830 Thank you for your service. 118 00:05:26,510 --> 00:05:27,040 Don't mention it. 119 00:05:48,720 --> 00:05:50,070 If my mother saw it, 120 00:05:50,720 --> 00:05:51,670 she would be furious. 121 00:05:57,070 --> 00:05:58,760 We proved Ding Hao's statement was false 122 00:05:59,040 --> 00:06:00,070 and bailed you out, 123 00:06:01,510 --> 00:06:02,720 but every official in the imperial court 124 00:06:02,720 --> 00:06:04,480 keeps their hands out of your case. 125 00:06:05,000 --> 00:06:07,040 Only Grand Commandant Sang and Yan San Lang 126 00:06:07,110 --> 00:06:08,110 are still defending you. 127 00:06:09,040 --> 00:06:10,230 I knew this would happen. 128 00:06:10,230 --> 00:06:12,760 No one wants to side with the losing side. I'm not surprised. 129 00:06:12,830 --> 00:06:14,000 What do you plan to do? 130 00:06:15,110 --> 00:06:16,390 What else can I do? 131 00:06:17,040 --> 00:06:18,640 Official Yan told me when I was released 132 00:06:19,070 --> 00:06:21,270 that I couldn't return to the Prefecture Court for work. 133 00:06:21,270 --> 00:06:22,070 Even if I did, 134 00:06:22,440 --> 00:06:24,070 I wouldn't be able to work on the case. 135 00:06:26,040 --> 00:06:26,550 Of course, 136 00:06:27,270 --> 00:06:28,390 I can make use of my network 137 00:06:28,390 --> 00:06:29,350 to keep investigating. 138 00:06:29,790 --> 00:06:30,830 I've met a lot of people 139 00:06:30,830 --> 00:06:31,920 and learned many things over the years. 140 00:06:33,550 --> 00:06:35,440 Judging by your spirit, 141 00:06:36,070 --> 00:06:37,320 it seems we have nothing to worry about. 142 00:06:39,070 --> 00:06:40,110 Our family 143 00:06:40,510 --> 00:06:42,390 will never be part of these corrupted dealings. 144 00:06:43,440 --> 00:06:44,160 We must 145 00:06:45,440 --> 00:06:46,760 get to the bottom of it. 146 00:06:47,110 --> 00:06:48,790 Yes. We have no time to waste. 147 00:06:50,510 --> 00:06:52,040 The Song family might employ other schemes. 148 00:06:52,670 --> 00:06:53,790 We can't let our guard down. 149 00:06:55,160 --> 00:06:56,390 Come to our residence for now. 150 00:06:59,320 --> 00:07:01,200 Never mind, I appreciate the thought. 151 00:07:01,600 --> 00:07:02,600 Going to your house 152 00:07:02,790 --> 00:07:04,110 will only cause you more trouble. 153 00:07:04,670 --> 00:07:06,040 That would make me an ingrate. 154 00:07:06,390 --> 00:07:06,790 But... 155 00:07:07,670 --> 00:07:08,950 I know you don't mind. 156 00:07:09,480 --> 00:07:10,670 But I can't accept your offer. 157 00:07:12,270 --> 00:07:14,390 Not to mention that the Yan Residence 158 00:07:15,920 --> 00:07:17,070 needs someone to take care of it. 159 00:07:18,480 --> 00:07:19,000 Young Lady. 160 00:07:19,510 --> 00:07:21,200 Can I stay and keep Yan Xiao Lang company? 161 00:07:22,070 --> 00:07:23,440 This place is deserted. 162 00:07:23,720 --> 00:07:25,320 He can barely take care of himself. 163 00:07:25,880 --> 00:07:27,110 If you are willing, 164 00:07:27,110 --> 00:07:28,320 that will be great. 165 00:07:35,270 --> 00:07:35,830 Let's clean this place up. 166 00:07:43,940 --> 00:07:47,580 (Erudite) 167 00:08:17,320 --> 00:08:18,070 Qi. 168 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:22,230 You fell asleep. 169 00:08:25,390 --> 00:08:26,000 Deputy Chief. 170 00:08:28,790 --> 00:08:29,790 Have you not slept well lately? 171 00:08:30,790 --> 00:08:32,000 With what happened to the Yan family, 172 00:08:32,040 --> 00:08:33,070 I can't sleep soundly. 173 00:08:34,200 --> 00:08:35,350 But it's all right. 174 00:08:35,880 --> 00:08:36,550 I'm fine. 175 00:08:41,470 --> 00:08:42,590 Take a walk with me. 176 00:08:50,740 --> 00:08:54,820 (Morning Dew Pavilion) 177 00:08:58,320 --> 00:08:58,710 Aunt. 178 00:09:05,470 --> 00:09:06,520 You were sloppy 179 00:09:07,150 --> 00:09:08,520 with the Yan family's case. 180 00:09:09,000 --> 00:09:09,760 We didn't have the time. 181 00:09:10,080 --> 00:09:11,840 Shifting the suspicion onto the Yan family was more than enough. 182 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,640 Fair enough. 183 00:09:13,440 --> 00:09:15,760 Our target is not the Yan family anyway. 184 00:09:16,320 --> 00:09:16,910 Remember, 185 00:09:17,520 --> 00:09:18,960 cut the loose ends. 186 00:09:19,710 --> 00:09:20,320 I understand. 187 00:09:24,470 --> 00:09:25,840 I've heard rumors 188 00:09:26,520 --> 00:09:27,790 that Song Jia Yin was telling people 189 00:09:28,400 --> 00:09:30,550 that she was your rightful wife. 190 00:09:31,280 --> 00:09:31,910 What now? 191 00:09:32,230 --> 00:09:34,200 Are you planning something under my nose? 192 00:09:34,670 --> 00:09:35,910 It wasn't my intention. 193 00:09:36,440 --> 00:09:37,880 She's acting on her own. 194 00:09:39,550 --> 00:09:41,080 I'm not against the idea. 195 00:09:41,470 --> 00:09:45,440 The Song family is just as influential in the imperial court as the Sang family. 196 00:09:46,110 --> 00:09:48,200 They've been working closely with us. 197 00:09:50,110 --> 00:09:52,590 The Song family has always sided with the winning sides. 198 00:09:52,960 --> 00:09:54,320 I'm wary of the risk they pose. 199 00:09:54,710 --> 00:09:56,640 But if you marry Song Jia Yin, 200 00:09:56,880 --> 00:09:58,230 your marriage 201 00:09:59,470 --> 00:10:01,200 will save us a lot of trouble. 202 00:10:02,110 --> 00:10:03,150 I beg to disagree. 203 00:10:04,150 --> 00:10:06,000 Even if they side with us now, 204 00:10:06,400 --> 00:10:08,030 they might abandon us for their gain. 205 00:10:09,080 --> 00:10:10,350 When we work with the Song family, 206 00:10:11,400 --> 00:10:12,550 we must always stay alert. 207 00:10:14,710 --> 00:10:15,640 Great effort 208 00:10:15,760 --> 00:10:17,110 doesn't guarantee great results. 209 00:10:18,200 --> 00:10:19,640 If we must join hands with anyone, 210 00:10:20,400 --> 00:10:21,470 it should be the Sang family. 211 00:10:21,470 --> 00:10:22,710 Don't you dare bring them up. 212 00:10:23,550 --> 00:10:24,640 Ever since Sang Qi came back to the capital, 213 00:10:24,640 --> 00:10:26,520 you've wasted so much time over that girl. 214 00:10:26,840 --> 00:10:28,440 She thwarted our plans time and time again. 215 00:10:29,080 --> 00:10:29,960 Joining hands? 216 00:10:29,960 --> 00:10:31,030 We should eradicate them! 217 00:10:31,760 --> 00:10:33,960 It's time to set aside your personal feelings for her. 218 00:10:43,350 --> 00:10:43,880 Aunt. 219 00:10:45,350 --> 00:10:47,080 Please give Sang Qi and me another chance. 220 00:10:47,670 --> 00:10:48,030 What now? 221 00:10:49,550 --> 00:10:51,080 Do I have to repeat every order 222 00:10:52,400 --> 00:10:53,520 I give you? 223 00:10:59,000 --> 00:11:00,520 Even if I agreed, 224 00:11:00,520 --> 00:11:02,910 Sang Qi made her stance clear. 225 00:11:02,910 --> 00:11:05,550 She is going to spend her life with Yan Yun Zhi. 226 00:11:06,470 --> 00:11:09,400 Aunt, I have an idea. 227 00:11:37,360 --> 00:11:41,454 ♪Your dainty figure is my muse♪ 228 00:11:41,480 --> 00:11:45,330 ♪I put on an honest expression to hide my bewitched heart♪ 229 00:11:45,331 --> 00:11:47,969 ♪Though I might not say much♪ 230 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:52,720 ♪Every word is pronounced with my most profound feeling♪ 231 00:11:53,500 --> 00:11:57,200 ♪As our fate intertwined, which life should we pick?♪ 232 00:11:57,900 --> 00:12:01,480 ♪I would trade this life for a chance to meet you in every life♪ 233 00:12:02,440 --> 00:12:07,370 ♪Many woes and sorrows fill my existence♪ 234 00:12:09,420 --> 00:12:11,693 ♪If persevering♪ 235 00:12:11,694 --> 00:12:13,946 ♪Makes us fall in love with each other♪ 236 00:12:14,470 --> 00:12:16,470 You must be exhausted. 237 00:12:18,440 --> 00:12:20,230 You brought me here so I could have fun. 238 00:12:21,710 --> 00:12:22,960 Of course I should enjoy myself. 239 00:12:24,590 --> 00:12:26,470 I enjoy every second 240 00:12:26,470 --> 00:12:28,150 I spend with you, and I feel happy. 241 00:12:29,320 --> 00:12:30,640 I've been thinking. 242 00:12:30,640 --> 00:12:31,590 I want to spend more time 243 00:12:31,590 --> 00:12:33,550 alone with you. 244 00:12:35,200 --> 00:12:37,670 So why did you bring me to the mountain? 245 00:12:37,670 --> 00:12:39,590 You could just visit me at my residence. 246 00:12:39,640 --> 00:12:40,440 It's different. 247 00:12:41,760 --> 00:12:43,350 There are too many distractions. 248 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:46,910 I want to have a more intimate time 249 00:12:47,640 --> 00:12:49,400 with my loved one, 250 00:12:49,400 --> 00:12:50,320 like this very moment. 251 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:54,950 ♪May this budding romance♪ 252 00:12:55,550 --> 00:12:56,840 Why are you bringing it up now? 253 00:12:57,320 --> 00:13:00,230 You hated it when I beat around the bush. 254 00:13:00,230 --> 00:13:01,880 Now I just get to the point. 255 00:13:01,880 --> 00:13:02,840 But you can't get used to it. 256 00:13:03,550 --> 00:13:04,550 You are such a handful. 257 00:13:05,790 --> 00:13:08,440 Your change is too sudden for me, 258 00:13:08,440 --> 00:13:09,590 I need time to get used to it. 259 00:13:10,550 --> 00:13:11,080 Besides, 260 00:13:11,590 --> 00:13:13,110 what do you mean I'm a handful? 261 00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:15,030 Then just leave me be. 262 00:13:19,080 --> 00:13:20,030 I won't let you leave me. 263 00:13:22,550 --> 00:13:23,320 You do the exact opposite 264 00:13:23,320 --> 00:13:24,150 of what I say. 265 00:13:24,590 --> 00:13:25,710 I even clean up after your mess. 266 00:13:25,910 --> 00:13:26,910 Aren't you the handful? 267 00:13:32,710 --> 00:13:34,110 What? Won't you do it for me? 268 00:13:35,110 --> 00:13:35,350 On the contrary, 269 00:13:36,470 --> 00:13:37,230 I will. 270 00:13:39,320 --> 00:13:40,230 I'll be glad to do so. 271 00:14:11,200 --> 00:14:11,790 Qi. 272 00:14:12,960 --> 00:14:14,320 Are you feeling better lately? 273 00:14:16,030 --> 00:14:17,150 I'm much better now. 274 00:14:17,590 --> 00:14:19,910 After some quiet time out here on the mountain, 275 00:14:20,590 --> 00:14:21,320 I feel much better now. 276 00:14:23,350 --> 00:14:24,910 Shouldn't you thank 277 00:14:25,030 --> 00:14:26,080 whoever brought you here? 278 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:28,910 Do you mean 279 00:14:29,550 --> 00:14:30,670 my pony? 280 00:14:31,670 --> 00:14:32,960 Young Master! 281 00:14:32,960 --> 00:14:33,840 Bai Shi is back. 282 00:14:34,470 --> 00:14:35,350 Calm down. What is it? 283 00:14:35,910 --> 00:14:36,440 Miss Sang. 284 00:14:37,590 --> 00:14:38,320 Grand Commandant 285 00:14:39,280 --> 00:14:40,760 has been arrested by His Majesty. 286 00:14:41,960 --> 00:14:42,840 What happened? 287 00:14:45,110 --> 00:14:46,400 We should head back first. 288 00:14:46,400 --> 00:14:46,790 Let's go. 289 00:14:56,760 --> 00:14:57,710 (Grand Morale) What happened? 290 00:14:59,710 --> 00:15:00,470 I'm not sure either. 291 00:15:00,840 --> 00:15:02,760 Grand Commandant and I were discussing strategies. 292 00:15:02,760 --> 00:15:03,880 Then a bunch of soldiers came 293 00:15:03,880 --> 00:15:05,080 and arrested him with a royal decree. 294 00:15:05,790 --> 00:15:06,590 That's not right. 295 00:15:06,960 --> 00:15:08,640 My father came for the Yan family's defense, 296 00:15:08,640 --> 00:15:10,710 but he never crossed any line. 297 00:15:10,710 --> 00:15:12,320 He wouldn't have offended His Majesty. 298 00:15:12,320 --> 00:15:13,550 It might not be the Yan family's case. 299 00:15:13,840 --> 00:15:14,840 Their target was 300 00:15:14,840 --> 00:15:16,110 Grand Commandant Sang. 301 00:15:16,400 --> 00:15:16,670 But... 302 00:15:17,550 --> 00:15:18,640 Qi Lang, Qi. 303 00:15:19,440 --> 00:15:20,520 What have you learned? 304 00:15:21,470 --> 00:15:22,400 Nothing yet. 305 00:15:24,350 --> 00:15:25,000 San Lang. 306 00:15:25,280 --> 00:15:26,200 Could you arrange a meeting 307 00:15:26,320 --> 00:15:27,230 with Grand Commandant Sang 308 00:15:27,280 --> 00:15:27,910 or Grand Preceptor Yan? 309 00:15:28,670 --> 00:15:30,080 It might be linked to Yan family's case. 310 00:15:30,880 --> 00:15:32,320 That might be difficult for the time being. 311 00:15:32,840 --> 00:15:33,880 (Grand Morale) His Majesty ordered for Grand Commandant 312 00:15:33,880 --> 00:15:35,030 to be sent to prison. 313 00:15:35,080 --> 00:15:36,000 I have no power to intervene. 314 00:15:36,960 --> 00:15:38,760 Grand Preceptor Yan is still in the Prefecture Court's prison, 315 00:15:39,110 --> 00:15:40,840 but His Majesty has ordered to tighten the security. 316 00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:42,710 I might have to make some requests. 317 00:15:45,000 --> 00:15:45,440 How about this? 318 00:15:46,080 --> 00:15:46,470 San Lang. 319 00:15:47,320 --> 00:15:49,440 You and Yan Yan set up a meeting with Grand Preceptor Yan. 320 00:15:49,760 --> 00:15:51,350 Qi and I will request an audience with His Majesty. 321 00:15:51,350 --> 00:15:52,350 We need answers. 322 00:15:52,550 --> 00:15:53,000 Yes. 323 00:15:53,550 --> 00:15:54,110 - Let's go. - Let's go. 324 00:15:54,500 --> 00:15:58,820 (Grand Morale) 325 00:16:21,590 --> 00:16:23,080 His Majesty is busy. 326 00:16:23,280 --> 00:16:24,030 Please leave. 327 00:16:34,760 --> 00:16:36,150 His Majesty refuses to see us. 328 00:16:38,760 --> 00:16:39,670 I understand. 329 00:16:41,640 --> 00:16:42,840 We've been waiting here for a day. 330 00:16:42,840 --> 00:16:43,550 We should get some food. 331 00:16:44,200 --> 00:16:44,910 It won't do us any good 332 00:16:45,400 --> 00:16:46,200 if we overwork ourselves. 333 00:16:48,440 --> 00:16:49,440 Let's go to the Qingfeng Restaurant. 334 00:16:50,200 --> 00:16:51,230 We can ask around there. 335 00:17:00,400 --> 00:17:00,790 Let's go. 336 00:17:14,460 --> 00:17:18,500 (Qingfeng Restaurant) 337 00:17:21,470 --> 00:17:21,880 Let's sit here. 338 00:17:25,280 --> 00:17:26,590 Miss Sang, Mr. Yan, wait. 339 00:17:27,950 --> 00:17:28,470 What's wrong? 340 00:17:28,470 --> 00:17:29,350 I know you understand. 341 00:17:29,640 --> 00:17:30,680 With the recent event, 342 00:17:31,350 --> 00:17:33,310 it's best that we don't serve you. 343 00:17:33,800 --> 00:17:35,040 Please don't make it difficult for me. 344 00:17:37,190 --> 00:17:37,800 It's all right. 345 00:17:38,560 --> 00:17:39,880 Deputy Chief, let's go somewhere else to eat. 346 00:17:40,280 --> 00:17:41,310 I don't mind that. 347 00:17:42,160 --> 00:17:43,560 But I must know why we can't stay. 348 00:17:44,110 --> 00:17:46,190 But I... 349 00:17:46,190 --> 00:17:46,950 Deputy Chief Yan! 350 00:17:47,160 --> 00:17:48,920 You know it clearly yourself. 351 00:17:49,310 --> 00:17:50,230 What else can it be? 352 00:17:50,710 --> 00:17:52,640 Grand Commandant Sang was arrested by His Majesty. 353 00:17:52,800 --> 00:17:53,950 Given his status, 354 00:17:53,950 --> 00:17:55,830 it must be some heinous crime. 355 00:17:55,830 --> 00:17:56,830 Perhaps 356 00:17:56,830 --> 00:17:58,640 he's involved in treason. 357 00:18:02,280 --> 00:18:03,160 Qi. 358 00:18:03,830 --> 00:18:06,160 I don't mind if you have your dinner 359 00:18:06,160 --> 00:18:07,160 in the restaurant. 360 00:18:07,590 --> 00:18:08,280 However, 361 00:18:08,280 --> 00:18:09,950 if your family really did get on 362 00:18:10,040 --> 00:18:11,640 His Majesty's bad side, 363 00:18:11,800 --> 00:18:12,400 the imperial court 364 00:18:12,470 --> 00:18:14,000 might think we are his accomplice 365 00:18:14,110 --> 00:18:15,350 for gathering in the same place. 366 00:18:15,680 --> 00:18:16,640 How will we explain then? 367 00:18:21,520 --> 00:18:22,590 With all due respect, 368 00:18:22,880 --> 00:18:24,230 you are bad luck for everyone, Qi. 369 00:18:24,590 --> 00:18:26,070 You are not welcome anywhere. 370 00:18:26,230 --> 00:18:27,160 I think 371 00:18:27,160 --> 00:18:29,040 you and Deputy Chief Yan should return to the Imperial College 372 00:18:29,350 --> 00:18:30,880 and stay put. 373 00:18:49,190 --> 00:18:50,280 Miss, this way. 374 00:18:51,830 --> 00:18:52,590 Mr. Zhuo. 375 00:18:55,880 --> 00:18:58,280 Song Jia Yin, you asked me out 376 00:18:58,310 --> 00:18:59,190 but were late yourself. 377 00:18:59,950 --> 00:19:01,160 So why do you look so gleeful? 378 00:19:01,880 --> 00:19:02,920 I apologize. 379 00:19:03,430 --> 00:19:05,160 I'm late only because something great 380 00:19:05,160 --> 00:19:05,430 happened. 381 00:19:07,070 --> 00:19:08,830 I'm not interested in whatever good news you have. 382 00:19:09,590 --> 00:19:11,280 Let's get down to business. Don't waste my time. 383 00:19:11,920 --> 00:19:13,280 Mr. Zhuo, be patient. 384 00:19:13,280 --> 00:19:14,160 Hear me out. 385 00:19:14,350 --> 00:19:15,400 This great news 386 00:19:15,640 --> 00:19:17,800 concerns both you and me. 387 00:19:19,040 --> 00:19:19,680 Both of us? 388 00:19:20,070 --> 00:19:21,680 Guess who I met downstairs. 389 00:19:22,560 --> 00:19:24,160 Sang Qi and Yan Yun Zhi! 390 00:19:28,070 --> 00:19:29,520 Mr. Zhuo, calm down. 391 00:19:29,520 --> 00:19:30,590 Let me finish. 392 00:19:31,760 --> 00:19:34,110 Sang Qi has fallen from her grace. 393 00:19:34,830 --> 00:19:36,520 Without her father's support, 394 00:19:37,040 --> 00:19:38,470 not even Yan Yun Zhi could keep her safe. 395 00:19:40,310 --> 00:19:41,640 I seized the opportunity 396 00:19:41,640 --> 00:19:42,830 to lecture her well just now. 397 00:19:43,110 --> 00:19:44,430 Everyone in the Qingfeng Restaurant 398 00:19:44,430 --> 00:19:45,350 chased her out. 399 00:19:46,110 --> 00:19:48,310 Consider yourself avenged. 400 00:19:50,830 --> 00:19:52,590 You are the Young Lady of the Song family. 401 00:19:53,430 --> 00:19:54,280 When will you 402 00:19:54,280 --> 00:19:55,800 stop being so reckless? 403 00:19:58,830 --> 00:20:01,190 His Majesty was never clear with his stance about the Sang family. 404 00:20:01,760 --> 00:20:02,710 We don't know 405 00:20:02,710 --> 00:20:03,710 what might happen. 406 00:20:04,830 --> 00:20:07,280 If you ruffle Sang Qi's feathers, 407 00:20:07,880 --> 00:20:09,560 she might bring down the Song family. 408 00:20:11,070 --> 00:20:11,880 What will you do then? 409 00:20:12,280 --> 00:20:12,470 I... 410 00:20:14,880 --> 00:20:16,230 Whether it was good news or not, 411 00:20:16,590 --> 00:20:18,520 I hope you think it through. 412 00:20:19,070 --> 00:20:20,070 I have work to see to. 413 00:20:20,520 --> 00:20:21,400 Goodbye. 414 00:20:33,220 --> 00:20:35,340 (Grand Morale) 415 00:20:35,400 --> 00:20:35,830 Qi. 416 00:20:39,760 --> 00:20:41,800 Don't let that woman get under your skin. 417 00:20:43,350 --> 00:20:44,040 I know. 418 00:20:45,000 --> 00:20:47,230 Harsh words always come when we lose power and influence. 419 00:20:47,560 --> 00:20:48,310 It's normal. 420 00:20:49,280 --> 00:20:49,760 I'm not surprised. 421 00:20:54,470 --> 00:20:55,350 Whatever happens, 422 00:20:56,280 --> 00:20:57,280 we'll face it together. 423 00:21:05,680 --> 00:21:07,430 I'm worried about my father. 424 00:21:07,920 --> 00:21:09,110 He's old. 425 00:21:09,920 --> 00:21:11,520 What if the prison is too unbearable for him? 426 00:21:11,920 --> 00:21:12,710 Don't worry. 427 00:21:13,760 --> 00:21:15,110 He is Grand Commandant after all. 428 00:21:15,560 --> 00:21:16,590 Judgment hasn't been passed. 429 00:21:17,110 --> 00:21:18,280 No one will dare to hurt him. 430 00:21:19,350 --> 00:21:20,160 I'll figure something out. 431 00:21:20,520 --> 00:21:22,160 I'll find a way to arrange a meeting 432 00:21:22,280 --> 00:21:23,000 with him. 433 00:21:37,710 --> 00:21:40,110 Noble Consort, may I know why I was 434 00:21:40,350 --> 00:21:41,190 summoned here? 435 00:21:41,880 --> 00:21:42,950 According to my nephew, 436 00:21:43,110 --> 00:21:44,640 you're a woman of pure heart and great refinement. 437 00:21:44,760 --> 00:21:46,310 However, you seem depressed lately. 438 00:21:46,430 --> 00:21:49,110 He asked me to make some arrangements for you. 439 00:21:50,230 --> 00:21:52,950 Arrangement from Mr. Zhuo? 440 00:21:54,160 --> 00:21:55,000 Calm down. 441 00:21:55,710 --> 00:21:57,190 His Majesty arrives! 442 00:22:02,680 --> 00:22:03,640 Your Majesty. 443 00:22:05,470 --> 00:22:06,070 At ease. 444 00:22:09,920 --> 00:22:10,830 And this must be 445 00:22:12,230 --> 00:22:13,230 Miss Su. 446 00:22:13,950 --> 00:22:16,000 I am Su Jie Yu. Greetings, Your Majesty. 447 00:22:16,560 --> 00:22:17,040 At ease. 448 00:22:19,160 --> 00:22:20,350 I thought you looked familiar. 449 00:22:20,760 --> 00:22:22,920 That name sounds familiar too. 450 00:22:23,430 --> 00:22:24,310 Very observant, Your Majesty. 451 00:22:24,920 --> 00:22:27,070 She is the first bluestocking in Bianjing 452 00:22:27,680 --> 00:22:28,920 that I mentioned the other day. 453 00:22:30,680 --> 00:22:31,710 But what brought 454 00:22:31,880 --> 00:22:33,470 the two of you together today? 455 00:22:34,640 --> 00:22:36,000 Oh, Your Majesty. 456 00:22:36,230 --> 00:22:37,400 Others might think 457 00:22:37,400 --> 00:22:38,430 I don't deserve to be 458 00:22:38,430 --> 00:22:40,070 in the presence of Miss Su's scholarly grace. 459 00:22:41,110 --> 00:22:43,880 I'm very well-educated myself. 460 00:22:45,880 --> 00:22:47,070 Jokes aside, 461 00:22:47,950 --> 00:22:49,230 Miss Su here 462 00:22:49,470 --> 00:22:50,710 has been anxious lately. 463 00:22:51,230 --> 00:22:53,280 She came here for some advice. 464 00:22:54,280 --> 00:22:55,880 She is of marrying age 465 00:22:56,160 --> 00:22:57,640 and in search of a good suitor. 466 00:22:58,310 --> 00:22:59,760 But none of the candidates 467 00:22:59,760 --> 00:23:01,160 is to her liking. 468 00:23:02,040 --> 00:23:03,760 It took me quite a while 469 00:23:04,190 --> 00:23:05,760 to ease her worries a little. 470 00:23:08,230 --> 00:23:09,880 Now that Your Majesty is here, 471 00:23:10,760 --> 00:23:12,160 I wonder if Lan here 472 00:23:12,830 --> 00:23:16,560 could have Your Majesty's blessing? 473 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:20,110 You're an interesting person, Noble Consort. 474 00:23:20,560 --> 00:23:22,190 You haven't asked me to betroth your nephew 475 00:23:22,190 --> 00:23:22,920 a wife. 476 00:23:23,430 --> 00:23:26,040 But you're helping Lan first. 477 00:23:27,040 --> 00:23:27,680 However, 478 00:23:30,280 --> 00:23:31,230 I must grant you 479 00:23:31,950 --> 00:23:33,350 that request. 480 00:23:34,640 --> 00:23:37,640 Miss Su, if any man caught your eyes, 481 00:23:38,190 --> 00:23:39,920 I'll arrange the marriage for you. 482 00:23:42,280 --> 00:23:43,110 Much obliged, Your Majesty. 483 00:23:48,740 --> 00:23:52,500 (Prefecture Court) 484 00:24:03,230 --> 00:24:04,000 Time is short. 485 00:24:04,160 --> 00:24:05,400 Call me when you're done. 486 00:24:05,400 --> 00:24:06,400 Yes. 487 00:24:12,640 --> 00:24:13,560 Father! 488 00:24:15,110 --> 00:24:16,070 Why are you here? 489 00:24:16,590 --> 00:24:17,040 Father. 490 00:24:17,470 --> 00:24:18,280 Let's keep it brief. 491 00:24:19,000 --> 00:24:19,920 Before you go arrested, 492 00:24:19,920 --> 00:24:21,710 did you notice anything suspicious? 493 00:24:22,070 --> 00:24:22,680 Not at all. 494 00:24:24,040 --> 00:24:25,430 It was too sudden. 495 00:24:25,920 --> 00:24:27,710 I discussed Yan family's case with His Majesty. 496 00:24:28,160 --> 00:24:29,430 His Majesty seemed persuaded. 497 00:24:29,760 --> 00:24:31,400 But I was arrested as soon as I got home. 498 00:24:31,760 --> 00:24:33,040 That means 499 00:24:33,040 --> 00:24:33,800 you didn't know 500 00:24:33,800 --> 00:24:35,590 it was Grand Preceptor Yan who got you dragged into this. 501 00:24:35,760 --> 00:24:38,560 Yan? Why would he do that? 502 00:24:39,310 --> 00:24:39,950 I don't know. 503 00:24:40,110 --> 00:24:41,280 I only heard rumors. 504 00:24:42,350 --> 00:24:43,000 Qi. 505 00:24:44,560 --> 00:24:45,830 Do you ever suspect 506 00:24:46,350 --> 00:24:49,520 that I was involved in any form of treachery? 507 00:24:51,230 --> 00:24:52,560 It's not the time for jokes! 508 00:24:52,880 --> 00:24:54,110 We have no time for that! 509 00:24:54,350 --> 00:24:55,040 Fine. 510 00:24:55,040 --> 00:24:57,040 Deliberate plan, stealth operation, 511 00:24:57,040 --> 00:24:58,310 and perfect cooperation. 512 00:24:59,040 --> 00:24:59,880 Are you capable of these? 513 00:25:01,070 --> 00:25:01,710 Can you? 514 00:25:04,040 --> 00:25:05,520 A daughter knows her father best. 515 00:25:05,640 --> 00:25:06,800 But this plot 516 00:25:07,000 --> 00:25:09,160 is very well-thought. 517 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,920 I'm afraid it won't be easy 518 00:25:11,920 --> 00:25:13,070 to resolve this crisis. 519 00:25:13,070 --> 00:25:13,760 I know. 520 00:25:14,800 --> 00:25:16,350 But we must find out 521 00:25:16,350 --> 00:25:18,350 why Grand Preceptor Yan betrayed you. 522 00:25:23,470 --> 00:25:23,800 Sit. 523 00:25:27,230 --> 00:25:28,310 Yan. 524 00:25:28,310 --> 00:25:28,920 Father. 525 00:25:29,680 --> 00:25:30,800 What happened this time around? 526 00:25:31,800 --> 00:25:33,110 Why was Grand Commandant Sang arrested? 527 00:25:33,470 --> 00:25:34,680 It's because 528 00:25:34,920 --> 00:25:37,830 a witness testified against Sang Wei. 529 00:25:38,760 --> 00:25:39,470 A witness? 530 00:25:39,920 --> 00:25:41,520 But Ding Hao's statement was proven to be false, wasn't it? 531 00:25:42,560 --> 00:25:43,830 It wasn't Ding Hao. 532 00:25:44,470 --> 00:25:46,310 It's someone close to you. 533 00:25:46,680 --> 00:25:47,520 Someone close to us? 534 00:26:09,900 --> 00:26:12,380 (Muyan Pavilion) 535 00:26:18,680 --> 00:26:20,310 Wei Zhan Hong fell off a cliff. 536 00:26:20,590 --> 00:26:22,070 But why did he showed up again? 537 00:26:23,280 --> 00:26:24,190 He even testified. 538 00:26:30,640 --> 00:26:32,680 Sang Qi, Official Yan said that on the day 539 00:26:32,680 --> 00:26:33,950 Official Wei was ambushed, you were there too. 540 00:26:34,070 --> 00:26:35,520 Did you notice anything suspicious? 541 00:26:37,590 --> 00:26:38,400 That day, 542 00:26:39,040 --> 00:26:41,350 (Wei Zhan Hong and Official Wei split up and went separate ways.) 543 00:26:43,430 --> 00:26:45,230 (When I finally found Official Wei,) 544 00:26:45,230 --> 00:26:46,520 (he was already dead.) 545 00:26:46,520 --> 00:26:48,160 But according to Zhou Wen Yuan, 546 00:26:48,160 --> 00:26:50,560 he saw Wei Zhan Hong jump from the cliff. 547 00:26:53,070 --> 00:26:54,190 After he jumped off the cliff, 548 00:26:54,470 --> 00:26:55,830 the imperial court send people to search for his body. 549 00:26:56,520 --> 00:26:57,470 But they couldn't find the remain 550 00:26:57,640 --> 00:26:59,310 due to the harsh terrain. 551 00:26:59,430 --> 00:26:59,880 In the end, 552 00:27:00,040 --> 00:27:01,710 they closed the case because they thought Wei Zhan Hong had died. 553 00:27:02,920 --> 00:27:03,920 It's been so long. 554 00:27:05,350 --> 00:27:07,280 If Wei Zhan Hong came back to testify as a witness suddenly, 555 00:27:07,280 --> 00:27:08,310 something must be amiss. 556 00:27:09,590 --> 00:27:11,590 Our top priority is to find Wei Zhan Hong. 557 00:27:12,070 --> 00:27:12,920 We must confront him. 558 00:27:13,470 --> 00:27:14,110 That is the only way 559 00:27:14,950 --> 00:27:16,400 to prove Grand Commandant Sang's innocence. 560 00:27:16,710 --> 00:27:18,470 But we don't know where he is. 561 00:27:19,830 --> 00:27:21,310 Yan San Lang, do you have any lead? 562 00:27:23,880 --> 00:27:25,640 Wei Zhan Hong's return was a secret. 563 00:27:26,190 --> 00:27:28,350 The Prefecture Court didn't receive any news. 564 00:27:28,590 --> 00:27:29,190 Now, 565 00:27:29,560 --> 00:27:31,560 Wei Zhan Hong must have been hidden somewhere. 566 00:27:32,640 --> 00:27:33,280 Not to mention 567 00:27:33,430 --> 00:27:34,880 the Prefecture Court is not in charge of the case. 568 00:27:35,350 --> 00:27:37,110 It won't be easy to track down 569 00:27:37,430 --> 00:27:38,070 Wei Zhan Hong. 570 00:27:39,680 --> 00:27:41,070 Time is running short. 571 00:27:41,830 --> 00:27:42,800 We'll split up and gather information. 572 00:27:43,400 --> 00:27:45,350 We must find Wei Zhan Hong at all costs. 573 00:27:46,040 --> 00:27:47,000 That is our only option. 574 00:27:47,680 --> 00:27:48,560 Let's start now. 575 00:27:49,070 --> 00:27:49,400 Let's go. 576 00:27:52,560 --> 00:27:53,920 Things don't add up. 577 00:27:55,230 --> 00:27:57,830 Someone must have orchestrated this plot. 578 00:27:59,470 --> 00:28:02,310 The person knew Wei Zhan Hong was alive. 579 00:28:02,830 --> 00:28:04,520 Or perhaps Wei Zhan Hong was saved before 580 00:28:04,590 --> 00:28:05,070 he jumped. 581 00:28:06,280 --> 00:28:09,040 And then they kept him hidden away. 582 00:28:10,350 --> 00:28:11,280 They waited for 583 00:28:11,400 --> 00:28:12,400 the right timing 584 00:28:13,040 --> 00:28:15,310 to send Wei Zhan Hong back to Bianjing as a witness 585 00:28:15,310 --> 00:28:16,310 to give a false statement 586 00:28:17,040 --> 00:28:18,230 so Grand Commandant would be arrested. 587 00:28:20,430 --> 00:28:21,350 I don't understand. 588 00:28:22,230 --> 00:28:24,160 Wei Zhan Hong's father died because of Xizhao. 589 00:28:24,520 --> 00:28:26,040 Why would he still work for Xizhao 590 00:28:26,430 --> 00:28:27,470 to frame my father? 591 00:28:28,190 --> 00:28:29,230 The mastermind 592 00:28:30,830 --> 00:28:32,190 is skilled at tactics. 593 00:28:32,800 --> 00:28:34,640 Perhaps Wei Zhan Hong was tricked into helping. 594 00:28:35,470 --> 00:28:36,230 Unfortunately for them, 595 00:28:37,680 --> 00:28:38,710 when they sent out 596 00:28:38,710 --> 00:28:39,920 Wei Zhan Hong for their plot, 597 00:28:40,760 --> 00:28:42,040 they also exposed their existence. 598 00:28:42,710 --> 00:28:44,590 If we find Wei Zhan Hong, 599 00:28:44,950 --> 00:28:46,430 we can trace the tracks 600 00:28:47,040 --> 00:28:48,470 back to the mastermind. 601 00:29:03,280 --> 00:29:03,520 Official. 602 00:29:04,070 --> 00:29:04,680 We found nothing. 603 00:29:11,560 --> 00:29:11,950 Come. 604 00:29:12,590 --> 00:29:13,430 - Come. - Come. 605 00:29:17,710 --> 00:29:18,280 Sang Qi. 606 00:29:18,880 --> 00:29:19,800 Why do you call 607 00:29:19,800 --> 00:29:20,760 for this gathering? 608 00:29:22,160 --> 00:29:24,110 I haven't seen you since graduation. 609 00:29:24,110 --> 00:29:25,350 Since I have some free time today, 610 00:29:25,350 --> 00:29:26,950 I hope to meet up. 611 00:29:27,800 --> 00:29:29,430 Where are Zhuo Wen Yuan and Yan Yan? 612 00:29:30,400 --> 00:29:31,590 I heard Zuo Wen Yuan is now 613 00:29:31,590 --> 00:29:33,000 the rising star of the Ministry of Personnel. 614 00:29:33,470 --> 00:29:34,640 Perhaps he's too busy. 615 00:29:35,710 --> 00:29:37,070 Yan Yan and his family... 616 00:29:37,190 --> 00:29:38,680 Don't poke at their sore spot. 617 00:29:38,950 --> 00:29:39,470 Enough about that. 618 00:29:39,760 --> 00:29:40,350 Dig in. 619 00:29:41,400 --> 00:29:43,110 - Let's dig in. - Eat up. 620 00:29:43,110 --> 00:29:44,190 Dig in. 621 00:29:48,520 --> 00:29:50,160 My father was framed and sent to prison, 622 00:29:50,830 --> 00:29:51,950 but truth prevails. 623 00:29:52,400 --> 00:29:54,310 I believe His Majesty will get to the bottom of it 624 00:29:54,830 --> 00:29:55,920 and clear my father's name. 625 00:29:57,430 --> 00:29:58,760 Indeed. 626 00:29:58,760 --> 00:30:00,400 Grand Commandant Sang is a righteous man. 627 00:30:00,400 --> 00:30:01,950 He is loyal to the imperial court. 628 00:30:01,950 --> 00:30:02,680 We have no doubt 629 00:30:02,680 --> 00:30:04,040 about his morality. 630 00:30:04,400 --> 00:30:06,310 Fortune favors the strong, 631 00:30:06,310 --> 00:30:07,310 his name will be cleared. 632 00:30:08,230 --> 00:30:09,000 Thank you. 633 00:30:10,070 --> 00:30:11,000 By the way, 634 00:30:11,590 --> 00:30:14,280 people from our cohort have quite eventful lives. 635 00:30:14,920 --> 00:30:16,040 First, the Wei family got into trouble 636 00:30:16,280 --> 00:30:17,280 and Wei Zhan Hong died. 637 00:30:17,640 --> 00:30:19,350 Then the Yan and Sang families 638 00:30:19,350 --> 00:30:20,680 got caught up in lawsuits. 639 00:30:21,400 --> 00:30:22,760 But from what I heard, 640 00:30:23,520 --> 00:30:25,880 the imperial court never found Wei Zhan Hong's body. 641 00:30:26,470 --> 00:30:28,590 Perhaps he is still alive. 642 00:30:29,560 --> 00:30:30,920 He is presumed dead. 643 00:30:31,230 --> 00:30:32,640 No one heard from him afterward. 644 00:30:32,880 --> 00:30:34,430 It's unlikely that he still lives. 645 00:30:35,110 --> 00:30:37,310 - That makes sense. - Indeed. 646 00:30:47,310 --> 00:30:48,760 Father, are you going out? 647 00:30:49,400 --> 00:30:51,350 I have a discussion with some officials. 648 00:30:51,350 --> 00:30:52,190 You're in a hurry. 649 00:30:52,400 --> 00:30:54,280 Did something happen to the imperial court? 650 00:30:54,880 --> 00:30:56,520 Speak your mind. What do you want to know? 651 00:30:56,520 --> 00:30:57,800 I heard that a witness testified against 652 00:30:57,800 --> 00:30:59,470 Grand Commandant Sang. 653 00:31:00,160 --> 00:31:01,230 Is Grand Commandant in danger? 654 00:31:01,830 --> 00:31:02,760 What else do you know? 655 00:31:04,160 --> 00:31:05,310 This is confidential information. 656 00:31:05,350 --> 00:31:08,070 His Majesty interrogated him personally. 657 00:31:08,070 --> 00:31:08,800 Even now, 658 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:11,470 I still don't know the identity of that witness. 659 00:31:13,760 --> 00:31:16,470 Grand Commandant San's case is unlike anything. 660 00:31:16,830 --> 00:31:18,470 You must not be caught up in it. 661 00:31:18,680 --> 00:31:20,640 The officials are all in fear. 662 00:31:20,880 --> 00:31:22,560 Do not cause any trouble. 663 00:31:22,560 --> 00:31:23,400 The Sang family is in trouble, 664 00:31:23,400 --> 00:31:24,430 I must help them. 665 00:31:24,430 --> 00:31:25,520 What can you possibly do? 666 00:31:26,040 --> 00:31:29,040 The situation in the imperial court is treacherous and unpredictable. 667 00:31:30,400 --> 00:31:32,350 The signs are clear, 668 00:31:32,350 --> 00:31:34,590 even my hands are tied. 669 00:31:34,590 --> 00:31:35,560 What more can you do? 670 00:31:36,070 --> 00:31:39,350 Yun Zhi, a righteous man must stay away from possible dangers. 671 00:31:40,070 --> 00:31:41,230 Watch your back. 672 00:31:48,640 --> 00:31:49,830 I asked around in the city. 673 00:31:50,070 --> 00:31:50,800 I got nothing. 674 00:31:52,040 --> 00:31:53,560 Song Luo Tian doesn't seem to know anything either. 675 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,040 I was secretly monitoring the Song Residence. 676 00:31:55,680 --> 00:31:56,830 There was nothing unusual. 677 00:31:59,310 --> 00:32:00,310 I asked around. 678 00:32:00,800 --> 00:32:02,950 Not even the officials have any clues. 679 00:32:05,920 --> 00:32:07,160 Does no one in the entire city of Bianjing 680 00:32:07,880 --> 00:32:09,400 know Wei Zhan Hong's whereabouts? 681 00:32:14,160 --> 00:32:14,760 Perhaps 682 00:32:15,880 --> 00:32:16,920 someone might. 683 00:32:21,380 --> 00:32:24,180 (Zhuo Residence) 684 00:32:26,430 --> 00:32:28,110 If Zhou Wen Yuan knows where Wei Zhan Hong is, 685 00:32:29,160 --> 00:32:30,830 that will mean he is the mastermind. 686 00:32:32,040 --> 00:32:33,590 I hope I'm wrong about this. 687 00:32:37,060 --> 00:32:40,700 (Zhuo Residence) 688 00:32:41,040 --> 00:32:41,710 Miss Sang. 689 00:32:42,350 --> 00:32:43,160 My Young Master welcomes you inside. 690 00:32:47,680 --> 00:32:48,800 Deputy Chief Yan, sorry. 691 00:32:49,590 --> 00:32:51,590 Only Miss Sang is invited to get in. 692 00:32:53,070 --> 00:32:53,920 Don't worry. 693 00:32:54,280 --> 00:32:55,760 I've been Zhuo Wen Yuan's friend for years. 694 00:32:56,350 --> 00:32:57,520 He won't harm me. 695 00:32:57,830 --> 00:32:58,680 I'll be right back. 696 00:33:01,920 --> 00:33:02,920 Stay cautious. 697 00:33:24,880 --> 00:33:26,950 Qi, you're finally here. 698 00:33:27,310 --> 00:33:28,800 It was usually me who often went over to your residence. 699 00:33:29,230 --> 00:33:30,950 I lost count of how many times I've been there. 700 00:33:31,640 --> 00:33:33,590 This is the first time you have come here as a guest. 701 00:33:33,950 --> 00:33:34,950 I have some questions for you. 702 00:33:35,800 --> 00:33:36,400 Have patience. 703 00:33:36,880 --> 00:33:37,800 We can save it for later. 704 00:33:38,190 --> 00:33:39,160 Let me show you around. 705 00:33:39,280 --> 00:33:39,680 Come. 706 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:40,590 Zhuo Wen Yuan! 707 00:33:44,400 --> 00:33:44,760 This way. 708 00:33:49,560 --> 00:33:50,000 Qi. 709 00:33:50,560 --> 00:33:51,800 You should have a meal here. 710 00:33:52,430 --> 00:33:53,470 I'll ask the cook 711 00:33:53,470 --> 00:33:54,710 to prepare your favorite cuisines. 712 00:33:55,000 --> 00:33:56,400 - We can have braised pork hocks... - Zhuo Wen Yuan. 713 00:33:57,430 --> 00:33:58,470 Can we get down to business? 714 00:34:01,350 --> 00:34:02,800 I was hoping we could catch up 715 00:34:03,310 --> 00:34:04,000 and have a chat. 716 00:34:05,520 --> 00:34:05,800 Never mind. 717 00:34:15,150 --> 00:34:16,800 I know you came because of your father. 718 00:34:17,560 --> 00:34:18,760 I can help you clear his name. 719 00:34:20,190 --> 00:34:21,710 I can't get him his title back, 720 00:34:22,840 --> 00:34:24,280 but at least his life will be spared. 721 00:34:28,040 --> 00:34:29,520 Do you really have Wei Zhan Hong with you? 722 00:34:30,120 --> 00:34:31,360 Wei Zhan Hong? 723 00:34:31,800 --> 00:34:33,040 Isn't he dead? 724 00:34:35,470 --> 00:34:36,670 If he's not here, 725 00:34:38,230 --> 00:34:40,230 how do you clear my father's name? 726 00:34:42,040 --> 00:34:42,950 I have my ways. 727 00:34:44,670 --> 00:34:46,150 But this is a serious matter. 728 00:34:46,470 --> 00:34:48,230 Grand Commandant is charged for connection with Xizhao. 729 00:34:48,760 --> 00:34:50,190 No official wants to be involved. 730 00:34:51,150 --> 00:34:51,800 As an outsider, 731 00:34:53,150 --> 00:34:54,320 I don't share any ties with Grand Commandant. 732 00:34:55,320 --> 00:34:56,560 I should just mind my own business. 733 00:34:59,280 --> 00:35:00,040 Unless... 734 00:35:04,840 --> 00:35:06,040 Unless he becomes my family. 735 00:35:06,710 --> 00:35:08,560 Then I will risk my life and wealth 736 00:35:08,560 --> 00:35:09,390 to clear his name. 737 00:35:12,430 --> 00:35:13,190 Family? 738 00:35:17,710 --> 00:35:18,870 You want me to marry you? 739 00:35:20,840 --> 00:35:22,280 No, Qi. 740 00:35:22,840 --> 00:35:23,800 I'm not forcing you. 741 00:35:24,520 --> 00:35:25,360 But this is the only way 742 00:35:25,360 --> 00:35:26,280 we can save your father. 743 00:35:29,280 --> 00:35:30,120 Zhuo Wen Yuan. 744 00:35:30,800 --> 00:35:32,760 You threaten me with my father's life. 745 00:35:34,600 --> 00:35:35,470 Do you not remember 746 00:35:35,470 --> 00:35:37,230 how he looked after you and cared for you 747 00:35:37,230 --> 00:35:38,840 at the frontier fortress? 748 00:35:39,390 --> 00:35:40,470 What have you become? 749 00:35:40,470 --> 00:35:41,870 Who was the one that changed? 750 00:35:47,280 --> 00:35:48,840 We used to be inseparable. 751 00:35:50,470 --> 00:35:51,950 But ever since you met Yan Yun Zhi, 752 00:35:51,950 --> 00:35:53,910 we started to grow apart. 753 00:35:57,080 --> 00:35:58,360 I did so much for you. 754 00:36:00,430 --> 00:36:01,910 But Yan Yun Zhi, who you just met means more to you 755 00:36:01,910 --> 00:36:03,280 than I ever will. 756 00:36:09,320 --> 00:36:11,080 And now you want to marry him. 757 00:36:12,280 --> 00:36:13,320 Qi, trust me. 758 00:36:14,430 --> 00:36:16,150 Yan Yun Zhi will only bring you sufferings. 759 00:36:17,080 --> 00:36:19,230 You will always be in danger because of him. 760 00:36:20,760 --> 00:36:22,630 Only I can keep you safe. 761 00:36:23,670 --> 00:36:24,840 Only I can protect your family. 762 00:36:25,710 --> 00:36:26,910 You will understand someday 763 00:36:27,280 --> 00:36:29,080 that I am the best option you have. 764 00:36:30,190 --> 00:36:31,390 I've said it before. 765 00:36:32,040 --> 00:36:33,870 We can only be friends. 766 00:36:33,870 --> 00:36:35,910 But I want to be more than just a friend! 767 00:36:38,040 --> 00:36:39,840 You can decide whether your father 768 00:36:41,120 --> 00:36:42,080 lives or dies. 769 00:36:55,220 --> 00:36:57,900 (Muyan Pavilion) 770 00:37:01,280 --> 00:37:03,360 I never thought Zhuo Wen Yuan was so obsessive. 771 00:37:05,910 --> 00:37:07,710 He threatened me with my father's life. 772 00:37:10,950 --> 00:37:11,910 Although he denied 773 00:37:12,520 --> 00:37:13,870 having Wei Zhan Hong in his hands, 774 00:37:14,760 --> 00:37:15,800 to turn this case around, 775 00:37:16,430 --> 00:37:17,910 we need Wei Zhan Hong to withdraw his confession. 776 00:37:18,800 --> 00:37:19,870 There is no other way. 777 00:37:20,470 --> 00:37:23,560 Zhuo Wen Yuan must be connected to this plot too. 778 00:37:26,040 --> 00:37:28,560 I refused to seek Zhuo Wen Yuan's help 779 00:37:29,840 --> 00:37:31,040 because I feared 780 00:37:31,040 --> 00:37:32,950 he might be connected. 781 00:37:33,760 --> 00:37:35,390 But I didn't expect 782 00:37:36,670 --> 00:37:38,150 he'd become such a person. 783 00:37:40,230 --> 00:37:40,710 Qi. 784 00:37:42,760 --> 00:37:43,760 People can change easily. 785 00:37:44,560 --> 00:37:45,560 We don't know what they'd become. 786 00:37:47,390 --> 00:37:47,910 Don't worry. 787 00:37:49,150 --> 00:37:50,800 We will come up with a sound solution. 788 00:37:51,840 --> 00:37:53,390 Judgment of your father's case hasn't been passed on. 789 00:37:53,800 --> 00:37:54,870 We can still save him. 790 00:37:55,760 --> 00:37:56,950 I will find Wei Zhan Hong 791 00:37:57,360 --> 00:37:59,040 and clear your father's name. 792 00:38:00,560 --> 00:38:01,230 I hope so. 793 00:38:32,140 --> 00:38:35,840 ♪As our fate intertwined, which life should we pick?♪ 794 00:38:36,540 --> 00:38:40,120 ♪I'm willing to this life for a chance to meet you in every life♪ 795 00:38:41,080 --> 00:38:46,010 ♪Many woes and sorrows fill my existence♪ 796 00:38:48,060 --> 00:38:50,310 ♪If persevering♪ 797 00:38:50,360 --> 00:38:53,740 ♪Makes us fall in love with each other♪ 798 00:38:54,430 --> 00:38:56,460 ♪That's how I come to this life♪ 799 00:38:56,660 --> 00:38:58,290 ♪If not letting go of my past♪ 800 00:38:58,540 --> 00:39:03,360 ♪Becomes my mistake♪ 801 00:39:03,720 --> 00:39:07,340 ♪Then I shall not make that mistake♪ 802 00:39:07,720 --> 00:39:10,340 ♪This beautiful story♪ 803 00:39:10,660 --> 00:39:14,990 ♪Is like the way I look when I make up my mind♪ 804 00:39:15,630 --> 00:39:17,560 ♪But my heart changed its mind♪ 805 00:39:18,070 --> 00:39:19,810 ♪At the dawn♪ 806 00:39:20,130 --> 00:39:23,160 ♪What an unexpected love♪ 807 00:39:23,480 --> 00:39:25,840 ♪And so I wrote my words with joy♪ 808 00:39:26,220 --> 00:39:31,190 ♪I have accepted this life I reincarnated in♪ 809 00:39:31,760 --> 00:39:33,590 ♪May this budding romance♪ 810 00:39:33,970 --> 00:39:38,760 ♪Develop into something unforgettable♪ 811 00:39:39,850 --> 00:39:41,560 ♪May this budding romance♪ 812 00:39:42,010 --> 00:39:47,760 ♪Develop into something unforgettable♪