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 00:01:34,020 --> 00:01:37,970 =Episode 27= 28 00:01:38,310 --> 00:01:38,910 (Muyan Pavilion) Qi, 29 00:01:39,630 --> 00:01:40,550 what are you... 30 00:01:41,360 --> 00:01:42,910 I'm making pastries for my father. 31 00:01:42,910 --> 00:01:43,760 So he can have freshly made pastries 32 00:01:43,760 --> 00:01:45,440 when he comes back later. 33 00:01:46,360 --> 00:01:47,040 In that case, 34 00:01:47,040 --> 00:01:48,080 I should do my part too. 35 00:01:48,400 --> 00:01:49,120 Let me help you. 36 00:01:49,440 --> 00:01:50,590 Do you know how to make pastries? 37 00:01:51,680 --> 00:01:52,310 I don't, 38 00:01:52,400 --> 00:01:53,230 but I can learn. 39 00:01:53,760 --> 00:01:54,440 Young Lady, 40 00:01:54,830 --> 00:01:56,310 I'll check on the stove in the kitchen. 41 00:02:00,870 --> 00:02:02,000 Wash your hands first. 42 00:02:05,910 --> 00:02:06,910 I'll let you knead the dough. 43 00:02:07,040 --> 00:02:08,510 Kneading the dough is the hardest part. 44 00:02:08,950 --> 00:02:09,310 All right. 45 00:02:11,950 --> 00:02:13,800 I saw someone do it before. 46 00:02:14,230 --> 00:02:15,470 I think this is how I should do it. 47 00:02:16,670 --> 00:02:18,110 That's not right. 48 00:02:18,110 --> 00:02:18,630 I'll show you. 49 00:02:19,550 --> 00:02:20,390 Watch closely. 50 00:02:20,750 --> 00:02:23,910 Fold the dough backward and push it forward. 51 00:02:24,240 --> 00:02:25,520 Repeat the same process. 52 00:02:25,720 --> 00:02:28,190 Knead until you reach the end and flip it over. 53 00:02:29,750 --> 00:02:30,550 Then... 54 00:02:31,240 --> 00:02:32,160 Like this? 55 00:02:35,880 --> 00:02:36,600 Right? 56 00:02:40,190 --> 00:02:41,360 Deputy Chief, 57 00:02:41,360 --> 00:02:45,000 don't you think this is indecent? 58 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:45,830 Not at all. 59 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:48,670 I hope our days will be like this 60 00:02:48,670 --> 00:02:50,000 in the future. 61 00:02:51,080 --> 00:02:52,240 As a couple, doing things together 62 00:02:53,000 --> 00:02:54,360 and getting along happily. 63 00:02:55,240 --> 00:02:55,800 Won't that be nice? 64 00:02:57,520 --> 00:02:58,390 But... 65 00:03:01,960 --> 00:03:02,630 Qi, 66 00:03:03,910 --> 00:03:05,830 I'll figure something out about the marriage bestowal. 67 00:03:06,080 --> 00:03:06,720 Today, 68 00:03:06,720 --> 00:03:09,240 let's wait for your father's return happily. 69 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,000 Don't let anything upset you. 70 00:03:17,160 --> 00:03:18,320 I think I'm getting the hang of it. 71 00:03:18,320 --> 00:03:19,470 No, you don't. 72 00:03:20,800 --> 00:03:22,110 You have to knead it like this. 73 00:03:25,360 --> 00:03:26,080 Master Sang! 74 00:03:26,550 --> 00:03:27,360 Master Sang! 75 00:03:31,030 --> 00:03:32,080 Deputy Chief, you're here too. 76 00:03:32,360 --> 00:03:33,360 Yan Yan, what brings you here? 77 00:03:33,520 --> 00:03:35,270 How are your parents? 78 00:03:35,630 --> 00:03:36,550 The case is closed. 79 00:03:36,550 --> 00:03:37,550 They've already returned home. 80 00:03:37,550 --> 00:03:39,390 Why aren't you keeping them company at home? 81 00:03:39,390 --> 00:03:40,270 My father said 82 00:03:40,390 --> 00:03:42,670 Grand Commandant was framed for speaking up 83 00:03:42,670 --> 00:03:43,830 for the Yan family. 84 00:03:43,910 --> 00:03:45,600 He wanted to visit personally. 85 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:47,670 But he was not well, so he asked me to come. 86 00:03:49,800 --> 00:03:50,470 Where's Grand Commandant? 87 00:03:51,190 --> 00:03:51,910 Later, 88 00:03:51,910 --> 00:03:53,910 Yan San Lang will send him back. 89 00:03:53,910 --> 00:03:55,550 I'll leave after he has returned. 90 00:03:56,110 --> 00:03:57,800 My father especially instructed me 91 00:03:57,880 --> 00:03:59,670 to thank him in person. 92 00:04:02,360 --> 00:04:04,030 Just now, you two were... 93 00:04:04,080 --> 00:04:05,520 Just now, 94 00:04:05,520 --> 00:04:07,440 I was teaching Deputy Chief how to make pastries. 95 00:04:07,520 --> 00:04:09,720 Making pastries is a bit complicated, 96 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:11,240 so I had to teach him by hand. 97 00:04:11,240 --> 00:04:12,160 Yes, exactly. 98 00:04:14,670 --> 00:04:16,800 It turns out you want to please Grand Commandant Sang too. 99 00:04:17,240 --> 00:04:18,750 Doesn't that mean 100 00:04:18,800 --> 00:04:20,270 I should be doing something as well? 101 00:04:24,760 --> 00:04:25,510 Where's Lian Pian? 102 00:04:25,720 --> 00:04:26,640 In the kitchen. 103 00:04:27,040 --> 00:04:27,950 I'll help out in the kitchen. 104 00:04:29,830 --> 00:04:31,000 I'll head to the kitchen. 105 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:32,200 You can continue. 106 00:04:32,200 --> 00:04:33,000 Please continue. 107 00:04:34,550 --> 00:04:35,920 Smell this. 108 00:04:35,920 --> 00:04:36,200 It smells delicious. 109 00:04:36,200 --> 00:04:36,790 Qi Lang! 110 00:04:39,230 --> 00:04:39,720 Grand Commandant Sang! 111 00:04:39,790 --> 00:04:40,670 Father! 112 00:04:41,670 --> 00:04:42,270 Father! 113 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:43,720 Father. 114 00:04:44,640 --> 00:04:45,640 Father, 115 00:04:45,950 --> 00:04:46,830 look at you. 116 00:04:46,830 --> 00:04:47,720 You've lost weight. 117 00:04:47,720 --> 00:04:48,830 I don't think so. 118 00:04:48,920 --> 00:04:50,510 Your beard has grown white 119 00:04:50,510 --> 00:04:51,880 and your belly is already flat. 120 00:04:51,880 --> 00:04:53,000 Stop it. 121 00:04:59,760 --> 00:05:01,230 Official Yan told me 122 00:05:01,230 --> 00:05:02,600 that you had been busy with my case 123 00:05:02,600 --> 00:05:04,790 during these times 124 00:05:04,950 --> 00:05:07,040 and you even sought justice for Yu. 125 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:08,110 Thank you. 126 00:05:08,760 --> 00:05:10,350 Grand Commandant Sang, please don't say that. 127 00:05:10,760 --> 00:05:12,070 It's the least I could do. 128 00:05:12,320 --> 00:05:14,000 I'm overwhelmed by your praise. 129 00:05:17,160 --> 00:05:18,160 What are you doing? 130 00:05:18,160 --> 00:05:19,390 Why did you hit him? 131 00:05:20,440 --> 00:05:21,720 I wasn't just being nice and polite. 132 00:05:21,720 --> 00:05:23,230 I appreciate his effort from the bottom of my heart. 133 00:05:23,270 --> 00:05:26,320 Allow me to thank you for your gratitude, Grand Commandant Sang. 134 00:05:26,320 --> 00:05:28,110 It's exhausting speaking to you people. 135 00:05:28,600 --> 00:05:29,950 I'm going to rest in my room. 136 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:30,920 Drink with me later. 137 00:05:30,920 --> 00:05:31,480 Sure. 138 00:05:31,480 --> 00:05:33,160 Official Yan, join us. 139 00:05:33,390 --> 00:05:34,790 I want to thank you too. 140 00:05:34,880 --> 00:05:36,200 I still have official duty to attend to. 141 00:05:36,230 --> 00:05:37,830 I'll visit some other day. 142 00:05:38,720 --> 00:05:39,550 I'll send Official Yan off. 143 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:40,760 Go on. 144 00:05:41,640 --> 00:05:42,440 Come here. 145 00:05:42,600 --> 00:05:43,550 Let me see. 146 00:05:45,670 --> 00:05:46,510 Father! 147 00:05:52,120 --> 00:05:53,307 (Grand Commandant's Residence) 148 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:55,920 San Lang. 149 00:05:56,170 --> 00:05:58,480 (Grand Commandant's Residence) 150 00:05:58,480 --> 00:05:59,600 Qi was around, 151 00:05:59,670 --> 00:06:00,920 so it wasn't convenient to bring it up. 152 00:06:01,670 --> 00:06:03,110 Do you mean Zhuo Wen Yuan? 153 00:06:04,760 --> 00:06:06,230 What happened to Xizhao and Qian Jiu 154 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:09,070 shows that this man is meticulous and vicious. 155 00:06:10,040 --> 00:06:12,510 He'll never let this matter rest. 156 00:06:12,550 --> 00:06:13,950 There will be another storm. 157 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:15,070 I'll continue with the investigation. 158 00:06:15,270 --> 00:06:16,200 I think the same too. 159 00:06:16,510 --> 00:06:17,760 I will keep an eye on him 160 00:06:17,920 --> 00:06:18,790 and investigate secretly. 161 00:06:18,830 --> 00:06:20,230 Only you and I know of this matter. 162 00:06:20,230 --> 00:06:21,320 We must never let Qi find out about this. 163 00:06:23,160 --> 00:06:25,110 Let me know if you have any clues. 164 00:06:25,110 --> 00:06:26,550 I'll join you in your operation. 165 00:06:26,550 --> 00:06:27,230 All right. 166 00:06:27,230 --> 00:06:28,390 I'll make the preparations now. 167 00:06:28,390 --> 00:06:29,440 Qi Lang, I'll be leaving then. 168 00:06:40,880 --> 00:06:41,920 Today is a family feast. 169 00:06:42,480 --> 00:06:43,390 There are no outsiders here. 170 00:06:45,040 --> 00:06:46,440 No need to restrain yourself. 171 00:06:46,830 --> 00:06:48,640 When I was not around, 172 00:06:51,350 --> 00:06:52,550 it must be hard on you all. 173 00:06:55,200 --> 00:06:56,440 Congratulations 174 00:06:56,440 --> 00:06:57,320 on your safe return, Grand Commandant Sang. 175 00:06:57,350 --> 00:06:58,640 Here's to you. 176 00:07:03,070 --> 00:07:03,790 What kind of liquor is this? 177 00:07:03,790 --> 00:07:04,550 It's so bitter. 178 00:07:05,070 --> 00:07:07,040 It's the liquor Master brought back from the frontier fortress. 179 00:07:07,110 --> 00:07:08,760 We couldn't bring ourselves to drink it. 180 00:07:09,110 --> 00:07:09,790 Why? 181 00:07:11,040 --> 00:07:12,830 Can't you get accustomed to having Sang family's liquor? 182 00:07:13,070 --> 00:07:13,760 Yes. I can get accustomed to it. 183 00:07:18,320 --> 00:07:18,920 I can get used to this. 184 00:07:21,640 --> 00:07:22,160 Grand Commandant Sang, 185 00:07:22,640 --> 00:07:23,440 I'd like to toast to you again. 186 00:07:26,200 --> 00:07:26,550 Here. 187 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:31,480 All right. 188 00:07:31,480 --> 00:07:32,320 Let's start eating. 189 00:07:34,550 --> 00:07:35,390 Here, eat this. 190 00:07:36,720 --> 00:07:37,640 Have this too. 191 00:07:40,640 --> 00:07:41,950 Eat more. 192 00:07:42,230 --> 00:07:43,200 Look how skinny you've gotten. 193 00:07:59,200 --> 00:07:59,720 Sit. 194 00:08:03,110 --> 00:08:04,600 The extermination of Xizhao 195 00:08:05,160 --> 00:08:07,270 put an end to one thing that bothered me. 196 00:08:09,950 --> 00:08:11,720 Even if the Prefecture Court hadn't made their move, 197 00:08:12,110 --> 00:08:13,880 I'd have to get rid of them sooner or later. 198 00:08:14,720 --> 00:08:16,070 But I heard 199 00:08:16,070 --> 00:08:18,320 that Prefecture Court wants to dig deeper into Xizhao's case. 200 00:08:18,790 --> 00:08:19,670 Aunt, rest assured. 201 00:08:20,040 --> 00:08:21,230 I've already taken care of it. 202 00:08:22,200 --> 00:08:23,320 They have no evidence, 203 00:08:23,720 --> 00:08:25,440 so they won't be able to dig up anything. 204 00:08:25,950 --> 00:08:28,830 You're getting more and more reliable now. 205 00:08:30,550 --> 00:08:31,000 By the way, 206 00:08:32,160 --> 00:08:35,390 I heard His Majesty had released Sang Wei 207 00:08:35,390 --> 00:08:36,950 and reinstated his position. 208 00:08:37,070 --> 00:08:39,400 How are you going to deal with this? 209 00:08:39,470 --> 00:08:41,200 Aunt, don't worry. 210 00:08:41,200 --> 00:08:43,590 The show must go on. 211 00:08:55,020 --> 00:08:57,200 (Imperial College) 212 00:08:57,670 --> 00:09:01,120 (Appoint People by Abilities) 213 00:09:02,080 --> 00:09:03,200 From today on, 214 00:09:03,760 --> 00:09:05,200 Deputy Chief, Manager Sang, 215 00:09:05,520 --> 00:09:06,550 and I 216 00:09:06,640 --> 00:09:08,910 are preparing to recruit students. 217 00:09:09,440 --> 00:09:12,280 The students of the last cohort achieved outstanding results. 218 00:09:12,520 --> 00:09:13,710 The response was good. 219 00:09:14,400 --> 00:09:16,960 In Bianjing, many youths of the age to start studying 220 00:09:17,230 --> 00:09:19,080 want to study at the Imperial College. 221 00:09:19,080 --> 00:09:22,710 I've sent the new enrollment regulations prepared by the Deputy Chief 222 00:09:22,790 --> 00:09:24,590 to the Ministry of Personnel for review. 223 00:09:24,670 --> 00:09:25,670 I'm sure 224 00:09:25,670 --> 00:09:27,350 we'll have a reply soon. 225 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,110 From now on, 226 00:09:29,110 --> 00:09:31,230 Imperial College will accept students 227 00:09:31,280 --> 00:09:33,030 regardless of their status, backgrounds 228 00:09:33,030 --> 00:09:34,280 and gender. 229 00:09:34,350 --> 00:09:35,670 As long as they want to study, 230 00:09:35,670 --> 00:09:37,280 anyone can enroll in the Imperial College. 231 00:09:37,790 --> 00:09:38,960 That's right. 232 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:41,470 There will also be a female class. 233 00:09:41,470 --> 00:09:43,880 The curriculum will be the same as other classes', 234 00:09:43,880 --> 00:09:45,440 and there will be regular assessments too. 235 00:09:45,440 --> 00:09:46,640 The results of the assessment 236 00:09:46,640 --> 00:09:49,000 will be published together with the other students. 237 00:09:50,280 --> 00:09:51,400 This method 238 00:09:51,400 --> 00:09:52,350 can also 239 00:09:52,350 --> 00:09:54,150 encourage students to study. 240 00:09:55,320 --> 00:09:56,110 Deputy Chief. 241 00:09:57,280 --> 00:09:58,400 Deputy Chief, Scholar Feng, 242 00:09:58,400 --> 00:09:59,670 the official from the Ministry of Personnel has arrived. 243 00:10:00,880 --> 00:10:02,000 That was quick. 244 00:10:02,030 --> 00:10:03,910 Is it that the new regulations have been approved? 245 00:10:14,110 --> 00:10:14,790 Wen Yuan, 246 00:10:15,150 --> 00:10:16,840 are you here to give us the good news? 247 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:18,910 You don't come to visit me at all. 248 00:10:18,960 --> 00:10:19,590 Scholar Huo, 249 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,000 I'm on official duty. 250 00:10:21,670 --> 00:10:23,520 We'll reminisce some other day. 251 00:10:27,640 --> 00:10:27,960 All right. 252 00:10:31,470 --> 00:10:33,760 After discussion, the Ministry of Personnel found the new regulations of the Imperial College 253 00:10:33,760 --> 00:10:34,640 to be inappropriate. 254 00:10:38,150 --> 00:10:39,400 The enrollment of students 255 00:10:39,400 --> 00:10:40,960 should be based on quality instead of numbers. 256 00:10:42,150 --> 00:10:43,520 There are many talented young people 257 00:10:43,520 --> 00:10:45,550 among the sons of officials in Bianjing. 258 00:10:45,550 --> 00:10:48,280 It's unnecessary to recruit so many students. 259 00:10:48,400 --> 00:10:50,030 As for the admission of female students, 260 00:10:51,150 --> 00:10:52,590 it's even more unruly. 261 00:10:53,550 --> 00:10:54,400 In short, 262 00:10:54,880 --> 00:10:56,520 the new regulations are whimsical. 263 00:10:57,320 --> 00:11:00,200 I hope all of you here will draft a new one. 264 00:11:06,440 --> 00:11:07,400 Zhuo Wen Yuan, 265 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:08,710 you're doing this to spite me. 266 00:11:10,440 --> 00:11:12,520 I'm only responsible for relaying the ministry's decision. 267 00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:13,440 If there's any objection, 268 00:11:13,440 --> 00:11:14,710 you're welcome to appeal to the Ministry of Personnel. 269 00:11:17,110 --> 00:11:17,550 That's all. 270 00:11:24,710 --> 00:11:25,590 It looks like 271 00:11:26,280 --> 00:11:27,710 it's hard to get approval 272 00:11:28,320 --> 00:11:29,470 from the Ministry of Personnel. 273 00:11:30,200 --> 00:11:31,280 We need to think it over. 274 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:32,590 What now? 275 00:11:42,440 --> 00:11:44,000 Zhuo Wen Yuan is unbelievable. 276 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:46,200 He starts dictating once he has power. 277 00:11:46,880 --> 00:11:48,760 He's clearly doing this to make things difficult for us. 278 00:11:49,670 --> 00:11:51,440 Now isn't the time to be upset because of him. 279 00:11:52,470 --> 00:11:54,150 What we have to do is to draw up 280 00:11:54,150 --> 00:11:55,710 more convincing new regulations as soon as possible 281 00:11:56,350 --> 00:11:58,470 so the rest of the officials of the ministry can change their minds. 282 00:11:59,110 --> 00:11:59,640 You're right. 283 00:11:59,960 --> 00:12:02,760 Even if Zhuo Wen Yuan's doing great at the Ministry of Personnel, 284 00:12:02,760 --> 00:12:04,400 but he can't control everything, right? 285 00:12:05,670 --> 00:12:07,790 As the saying goes, enough sincerity can move mountains. 286 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,200 I don't believe I won't be able to convince 287 00:12:09,280 --> 00:12:10,280 those officials at the Ministry of Personnel. 288 00:12:11,790 --> 00:12:12,320 Qi, 289 00:12:13,440 --> 00:12:14,520 go back to the archive first. 290 00:12:15,030 --> 00:12:16,670 Let me find a way to deal with this. 291 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:20,760 Don't overwork yourself, then. 292 00:12:22,640 --> 00:12:23,080 I won't. 293 00:12:31,550 --> 00:12:32,080 Qi Lang. 294 00:12:35,880 --> 00:12:36,910 San Lang, did you find anything? 295 00:12:38,350 --> 00:12:39,520 I received a tip-off 296 00:12:39,590 --> 00:12:40,440 that Zhuo Wen Yuan 297 00:12:40,440 --> 00:12:41,760 will be meeting an important person outside the city tonight. 298 00:12:42,200 --> 00:12:43,470 To keep the operation a secret, 299 00:12:43,470 --> 00:12:46,110 I'll only take a few trusted people with me tonight. 300 00:12:46,110 --> 00:12:46,960 I hope 301 00:12:47,110 --> 00:12:48,520 we can find his weakness this time. 302 00:12:48,590 --> 00:12:49,710 Zhuo Wen Yuan is cunning. 303 00:12:50,520 --> 00:12:51,280 In case of any accidents, 304 00:12:51,960 --> 00:12:52,910 I'll go along with you tonight. 305 00:12:53,400 --> 00:12:53,760 All right. 306 00:12:57,000 --> 00:13:00,570 (Grand Hall) 307 00:13:06,840 --> 00:13:07,400 Deputy Chief, 308 00:13:08,670 --> 00:13:09,760 why didn't you have lunch? 309 00:13:09,760 --> 00:13:10,150 Qi. 310 00:13:11,030 --> 00:13:12,400 I had my lunch already. 311 00:13:12,400 --> 00:13:13,280 Bai Shi sent it to me. 312 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:16,320 When did you get into the habit of eating alone? 313 00:13:16,640 --> 00:13:17,960 I was worried all the time that you skipped a meal. 314 00:13:18,320 --> 00:13:19,080 All right. 315 00:13:19,440 --> 00:13:21,000 I'll buy you lunch tomorrow 316 00:13:21,030 --> 00:13:21,760 to make up for you. 317 00:13:21,760 --> 00:13:22,200 Really? 318 00:13:22,710 --> 00:13:24,400 I'll choose the restaurant, then. 319 00:13:24,520 --> 00:13:24,880 Okay. 320 00:13:25,440 --> 00:13:25,840 By the way, 321 00:13:27,150 --> 00:13:29,000 we have to hurry with the new regulations. 322 00:13:29,400 --> 00:13:32,150 I need you to sort out the ancient records of the achievements 323 00:13:32,350 --> 00:13:34,110 of the students of humble backgrounds and female students this afternoon. 324 00:13:34,320 --> 00:13:35,320 With these ancient records, 325 00:13:35,320 --> 00:13:37,110 I'll do my best to convince the Ministry of Personnel. 326 00:13:37,880 --> 00:13:38,910 Do I have to copy the ancient records? 327 00:13:40,710 --> 00:13:41,440 Time is pressing. 328 00:13:41,910 --> 00:13:44,110 It's best if you submit it to me tomorrow morning. 329 00:13:45,440 --> 00:13:47,470 I never expected that I would still need to copy ancient records 330 00:13:47,470 --> 00:13:48,710 after I became a manager. 331 00:13:49,280 --> 00:13:50,520 But don't worry. 332 00:13:50,520 --> 00:13:51,200 For you, 333 00:13:51,320 --> 00:13:52,590 I'll submit it to you tomorrow morning. 334 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:54,150 I'll be counting on you, Manager Sang. 335 00:13:54,670 --> 00:13:56,000 I'll get going if there's nothing else. 336 00:13:56,150 --> 00:13:56,520 Go. 337 00:13:59,960 --> 00:14:00,470 Qi! 338 00:14:14,230 --> 00:14:14,760 What is it? 339 00:14:18,080 --> 00:14:18,910 For tonight's family dinner, 340 00:14:20,470 --> 00:14:22,400 my parents will definitely rush me about the bestowal marriage. 341 00:14:22,400 --> 00:14:22,960 It's annoying. 342 00:14:24,790 --> 00:14:25,910 Why don't... 343 00:14:26,790 --> 00:14:28,790 Why don't you hide at my residence? 344 00:14:30,790 --> 00:14:33,400 My father has been in poor health lately. 345 00:14:33,790 --> 00:14:35,350 I should not upset him. 346 00:14:36,790 --> 00:14:38,790 Then, talk with them nicely 347 00:14:38,880 --> 00:14:39,880 and don't argue with them. 348 00:14:41,320 --> 00:14:41,910 Okay. 349 00:14:43,590 --> 00:14:44,400 I'll get back to work, then. 350 00:14:49,200 --> 00:14:49,550 All right. 351 00:15:18,320 --> 00:15:18,640 San Lang, 352 00:15:19,440 --> 00:15:20,470 are you sure of this information? 353 00:15:20,880 --> 00:15:21,640 I believe so. 354 00:15:22,110 --> 00:15:23,590 Didn't you speculate 355 00:15:23,670 --> 00:15:25,230 that there was another mastermind behind Xizhao? 356 00:15:25,880 --> 00:15:26,840 My informant 357 00:15:26,840 --> 00:15:28,670 told me clearly 358 00:15:28,670 --> 00:15:30,590 that he has important evidence regarding the mastermind. 359 00:15:31,030 --> 00:15:32,150 Is this informant trustworthy? 360 00:15:32,760 --> 00:15:34,000 He may not be a decent person. 361 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,470 Just a ruffian. 362 00:15:35,590 --> 00:15:36,230 But 363 00:15:36,760 --> 00:15:38,110 he's really well-informed. 364 00:15:38,110 --> 00:15:39,400 He helped me out a lot in the past. 365 00:15:40,880 --> 00:15:41,230 Halt. 366 00:15:44,030 --> 00:15:44,520 San Lang, 367 00:15:45,110 --> 00:15:46,030 this could be a trap. 368 00:15:47,110 --> 00:15:48,640 I was suspicious of Sang Yu's death. 369 00:15:49,470 --> 00:15:51,400 I've been investigating this matter for years 370 00:15:51,910 --> 00:15:53,590 and received much help from the Prefecture Court. 371 00:15:54,280 --> 00:15:55,710 I can proudly say that in Bianjing, 372 00:15:55,760 --> 00:15:58,280 no one knows Xizhao better than I do. 373 00:15:59,230 --> 00:16:01,910 But even so, I was only guessing 374 00:16:02,030 --> 00:16:03,640 that there was someone else behind Xizhao. 375 00:16:03,790 --> 00:16:04,790 But your informant 376 00:16:05,840 --> 00:16:06,640 was too certain about it. 377 00:16:07,590 --> 00:16:08,200 I fear... 378 00:16:13,640 --> 00:16:14,200 Who's there? 379 00:17:38,280 --> 00:17:38,800 San Lang! 380 00:17:40,710 --> 00:17:41,110 San Lang! 381 00:17:42,110 --> 00:17:42,680 Watch out! 382 00:18:29,920 --> 00:18:31,800 Copying the records really exhausted me. 383 00:18:32,590 --> 00:18:33,350 Young Lady, 384 00:18:33,680 --> 00:18:34,830 you just finished investigating the case, 385 00:18:35,000 --> 00:18:36,760 and you're busy with matters at the Imperial College already. 386 00:18:36,830 --> 00:18:37,880 Can't you rest for a few days? 387 00:18:38,230 --> 00:18:39,950 You're not invincible, you know? 388 00:18:40,280 --> 00:18:42,430 You should rest after you've finished eating. 389 00:18:45,230 --> 00:18:46,110 I'm so tired! 390 00:18:46,470 --> 00:18:47,560 Anything good for supper? 391 00:18:47,800 --> 00:18:48,640 Yan Yan, 392 00:18:48,640 --> 00:18:50,640 what are you doing here 393 00:18:50,640 --> 00:18:51,880 instead of going home for dinner? 394 00:18:51,880 --> 00:18:52,640 By the way, 395 00:18:52,710 --> 00:18:53,590 didn't you say 396 00:18:53,590 --> 00:18:55,560 you'd accompany your parents? 397 00:18:55,560 --> 00:18:57,830 My mother said Lian Pian had spoiled me with food. 398 00:18:58,950 --> 00:19:00,640 The food at home no longer looks appetizing to me. 399 00:19:00,640 --> 00:19:03,000 So she told me to have dinner here. 400 00:19:03,000 --> 00:19:04,800 My mother even said the pastries you made were delicious. 401 00:19:04,800 --> 00:19:06,280 Really? 402 00:19:06,310 --> 00:19:08,110 Did you send pastries to Madam Yan? 403 00:19:09,560 --> 00:19:12,110 I made too many when Master came home that day. 404 00:19:12,160 --> 00:19:13,760 So I let Yan Yan bring some home. 405 00:19:14,590 --> 00:19:15,880 Not bad, Lian Pian. 406 00:19:16,070 --> 00:19:17,430 I should learn to do that. 407 00:19:17,710 --> 00:19:19,640 Why did you come back so late today? 408 00:19:21,920 --> 00:19:23,280 It's all Song Luo Tian's fault. 409 00:19:23,800 --> 00:19:25,230 He's always late for his shift and leaves early 410 00:19:25,520 --> 00:19:26,760 so I miss the time for meals. 411 00:19:30,400 --> 00:19:30,830 By the way, 412 00:19:32,470 --> 00:19:33,760 I saw Deputy Chief left the city just now. 413 00:19:34,430 --> 00:19:36,350 Official Yan brought some men along too. 414 00:19:36,680 --> 00:19:38,230 Is there an operation? 415 00:19:39,070 --> 00:19:40,280 Deputy Chief left the city? 416 00:19:40,280 --> 00:19:41,680 Are you sure it was him? 417 00:19:42,070 --> 00:19:42,680 Yes. 418 00:19:43,400 --> 00:19:44,310 Didn't you know? 419 00:19:46,760 --> 00:19:49,190 I was wondering why he was behaving oddly today. 420 00:19:50,040 --> 00:19:50,830 Don't tell me... 421 00:19:52,470 --> 00:19:53,710 Yan Yan, follow me. 422 00:19:55,560 --> 00:19:56,160 We'll be back soon. 423 00:20:01,720 --> 00:20:03,950 (Qingxin Hall) 424 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:04,880 (We just received the news.) 425 00:20:05,190 --> 00:20:07,070 (Our men found Official Yan still breathing) 426 00:20:07,070 --> 00:20:08,000 (at the city's outskirts.) 427 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:08,800 (But he's severely poisoned.) 428 00:20:09,350 --> 00:20:10,110 (Deputy Chief's whereabouts) 429 00:20:10,520 --> 00:20:11,800 (is unknown.) 430 00:20:37,560 --> 00:20:38,040 Careful! 431 00:20:42,520 --> 00:20:44,400 Did Deputy Chief really fall from here? 432 00:20:45,160 --> 00:20:46,470 That's what the soldiers at the scene said. 433 00:20:46,710 --> 00:20:47,590 What about Yan San Lang? 434 00:20:48,430 --> 00:20:49,190 He's still unconscious. 435 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,160 Let's search for him down there. 436 00:20:55,350 --> 00:20:55,680 Go! 437 00:20:55,920 --> 00:20:56,310 Keep searching! 438 00:20:56,590 --> 00:20:57,070 Yes, sir! 439 00:21:04,520 --> 00:21:05,680 Deputy Chief Yan! 440 00:21:06,680 --> 00:21:07,400 Deputy Chief! 441 00:21:08,040 --> 00:21:09,070 Deputy Chief! 442 00:21:10,160 --> 00:21:11,350 Deputy Chief! 443 00:21:11,760 --> 00:21:13,710 - Deputy Chief Yan! - Deputy Chief Yan! 444 00:21:14,710 --> 00:21:15,230 Deputy Chief! 445 00:21:15,350 --> 00:21:15,880 Yun Zhi! 446 00:21:15,880 --> 00:21:16,880 Deputy Chief! 447 00:21:16,880 --> 00:21:17,760 Deputy Chief Yan! 448 00:21:19,190 --> 00:21:19,710 Deputy Chief! 449 00:21:19,710 --> 00:21:20,430 Deputy Chief Yan! 450 00:21:20,430 --> 00:21:21,190 Deputy Chief! 451 00:21:22,280 --> 00:21:23,191 Yan Yun Zhi! 452 00:21:23,208 --> 00:21:23,662 Deputy Chief! 453 00:21:24,590 --> 00:21:25,110 Deputy Chief! 454 00:21:25,520 --> 00:21:26,310 Deputy Chief! 455 00:21:26,760 --> 00:21:27,560 Deputy Chief Yan! 456 00:21:27,760 --> 00:21:28,640 Deputy Chief! 457 00:21:30,880 --> 00:21:31,680 Deputy Chief Yan! 458 00:21:32,950 --> 00:21:33,680 Sang Qi! 459 00:21:34,280 --> 00:21:35,040 Deputy Chief! 460 00:21:35,040 --> 00:21:36,040 I'm fine. Keep looking for Deputy Chief. 461 00:21:36,040 --> 00:21:36,590 Calm down. 462 00:21:37,310 --> 00:21:38,760 Don't lose yourself just yet. 463 00:21:38,760 --> 00:21:40,070 How can I calm down at this time? 464 00:21:40,070 --> 00:21:41,880 Many days have passed. 465 00:21:41,880 --> 00:21:43,230 If we're late, he won't survive. 466 00:21:43,470 --> 00:21:44,830 Don't say that. 467 00:21:44,880 --> 00:21:45,880 No news 468 00:21:45,880 --> 00:21:47,040 is good news. 469 00:21:47,070 --> 00:21:48,000 Deputy Chief has excellent martial arts. 470 00:21:48,230 --> 00:21:49,560 Maybe he's no longer in danger 471 00:21:49,680 --> 00:21:50,640 and currently recuperating somewhere. 472 00:21:51,190 --> 00:21:52,160 Deputy Chief Yan! 473 00:21:52,160 --> 00:21:53,400 I hope so. 474 00:21:53,400 --> 00:21:54,110 But Yan San Lang is... 475 00:21:54,110 --> 00:21:54,590 Sir! 476 00:21:55,110 --> 00:21:55,640 Sir! 477 00:21:57,430 --> 00:21:59,230 We found this pouch at the river beach. 478 00:22:04,230 --> 00:22:04,560 This is for you. 479 00:22:10,350 --> 00:22:11,070 Where did you find this? 480 00:22:11,400 --> 00:22:12,000 The river beach over there. 481 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,800 Deputy Chief Yan! 482 00:22:12,800 --> 00:22:13,400 Lead the way! 483 00:22:13,400 --> 00:22:14,000 Let's go. 484 00:22:14,040 --> 00:22:14,830 This way! 485 00:22:14,880 --> 00:22:15,110 Hurry! 486 00:22:16,110 --> 00:22:16,350 Quickly! 487 00:22:28,280 --> 00:22:29,350 Did you find anything else? 488 00:22:29,680 --> 00:22:30,680 We've searched the surroundings multiple times. 489 00:22:31,000 --> 00:22:32,400 But there was no sign of Official Yan. 490 00:22:39,400 --> 00:22:40,110 Where are you going? 491 00:22:41,000 --> 00:22:42,040 I want to check out the area down there. 492 00:22:44,110 --> 00:22:44,800 Qi, 493 00:22:45,070 --> 00:22:46,070 I know you're anxious. 494 00:22:46,640 --> 00:22:47,880 But we've been searching for days 495 00:22:47,880 --> 00:22:48,950 without resting. 496 00:22:49,430 --> 00:22:50,230 Forget about me and my men. 497 00:22:50,560 --> 00:22:51,560 You won't hold on much longer. 498 00:22:51,560 --> 00:22:52,470 But Deputy Chief is... 499 00:22:52,640 --> 00:22:53,230 Listen to me. 500 00:22:53,830 --> 00:22:54,470 Go home first. 501 00:22:54,920 --> 00:22:55,950 If Director Chief really... 502 00:22:58,560 --> 00:22:59,560 To search along the river 503 00:22:59,830 --> 00:23:01,470 isn't something just a few of us here can complete. 504 00:23:01,710 --> 00:23:02,800 I'll get more men here. 505 00:23:03,110 --> 00:23:03,590 Besides, 506 00:23:03,950 --> 00:23:05,310 we're not the only team doing the searching. 507 00:23:05,950 --> 00:23:06,710 Let's go back to the Prefecture Court first. 508 00:23:06,920 --> 00:23:07,920 Maybe there's good news. 509 00:23:24,500 --> 00:23:25,600 (Tea) 510 00:23:26,520 --> 00:23:27,190 Song Luo Tian! 511 00:23:28,040 --> 00:23:28,760 Song Luo Tian! 512 00:23:29,680 --> 00:23:30,950 Any news about Deputy Chief? 513 00:23:31,640 --> 00:23:33,160 No, 514 00:23:35,680 --> 00:23:37,920 but Wei Zhan Hong 515 00:23:41,640 --> 00:23:42,400 died 516 00:23:42,680 --> 00:23:43,640 in the prison of the Prefecture Court. 517 00:23:44,590 --> 00:23:45,070 He's dead? 518 00:23:50,350 --> 00:23:51,920 The Prefecture Court is heavily guarded. 519 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:53,430 How did this happen? 520 00:23:54,040 --> 00:23:55,590 I haven't had time to investigate. 521 00:23:57,160 --> 00:23:59,160 But the one who can break into the Prefecture Court and commit the murder 522 00:23:59,400 --> 00:24:00,310 is by no means an ordinary person. 523 00:24:01,110 --> 00:24:01,880 What about Official Yan? 524 00:24:02,110 --> 00:24:02,710 How is he? 525 00:24:03,160 --> 00:24:04,760 Official Yan is out of danger. 526 00:24:04,760 --> 00:24:06,160 (Tea) But he's still unconscious. 527 00:24:06,880 --> 00:24:08,520 His Majesty has sent an imperial physician 528 00:24:08,520 --> 00:24:09,430 to treat him. 529 00:24:09,590 --> 00:24:11,070 With Official Yan away, 530 00:24:11,830 --> 00:24:13,920 no one is in charge of the Prefecture Court now. 531 00:24:14,830 --> 00:24:16,470 His Majesty has thought of this 532 00:24:17,000 --> 00:24:18,640 and sent Official Xiao from the Court of Judicial Review 533 00:24:19,430 --> 00:24:22,070 to be the acting Governor of Prefecture Court. 534 00:24:22,400 --> 00:24:23,710 But when I left just now, 535 00:24:24,160 --> 00:24:25,880 the officer who survived 536 00:24:25,880 --> 00:24:28,160 along with Official Yan woke up. 537 00:24:28,880 --> 00:24:30,470 Official Xiao is doing the interrogation now. 538 00:24:31,190 --> 00:24:32,470 Bai Shi went over too, I think. 539 00:24:33,680 --> 00:24:34,560 Bai Shi? 540 00:24:34,880 --> 00:24:36,000 Why did he go there as well? 541 00:24:37,350 --> 00:24:38,230 Just look at him. 542 00:24:38,590 --> 00:24:39,470 It'll be a waste of time asking. 543 00:24:40,710 --> 00:24:41,680 Let's check this out ourselves. 544 00:24:52,100 --> 00:24:55,550 (Prefecture Court) 545 00:25:01,350 --> 00:25:02,160 Nonsense! 546 00:25:02,350 --> 00:25:03,430 That's pure slander! 547 00:25:04,310 --> 00:25:04,880 Sir... 548 00:25:04,880 --> 00:25:06,880 (Silence. Avoidance) 549 00:25:06,880 --> 00:25:08,680 I'm Left Capital Inspector of Prefecture Court, Yan Yan. 550 00:25:08,800 --> 00:25:09,560 Greetings, sir. 551 00:25:09,830 --> 00:25:11,190 Manager of the Archive in Imperial College, Sang Qi. 552 00:25:11,310 --> 00:25:11,920 Greetings, sir. 553 00:25:13,640 --> 00:25:14,430 You're here just in time. 554 00:25:15,310 --> 00:25:17,950 I've just cleared up the case of the assassination of Official Yan. 555 00:25:18,560 --> 00:25:19,560 The assailant has been identified. 556 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:20,680 Who is it? 557 00:25:21,430 --> 00:25:22,160 Yan Yun Zhi. 558 00:25:23,760 --> 00:25:24,710 That's impossible. 559 00:25:25,590 --> 00:25:26,160 Bai Shi. 560 00:25:27,400 --> 00:25:28,950 Young Master is framed. 561 00:25:34,950 --> 00:25:35,520 Sir, 562 00:25:35,950 --> 00:25:37,760 is there any evidence to prove 563 00:25:37,760 --> 00:25:39,760 that Yan Yun Zhi injured Yan San Lang? 564 00:25:39,760 --> 00:25:41,000 To convict someone, 565 00:25:41,000 --> 00:25:42,800 we need witnesses and evidence. 566 00:25:42,800 --> 00:25:43,760 Of course. 567 00:25:44,470 --> 00:25:46,000 This officer is the witness. 568 00:25:47,350 --> 00:25:49,760 I didn't have to explain anything to you. 569 00:25:50,280 --> 00:25:53,110 But since you have a close relationship with Yan Yun Zhi 570 00:25:53,470 --> 00:25:55,560 and I'm not someone who only listens to one side of the story. 571 00:25:56,160 --> 00:25:57,710 There's no harm in telling you anyway. 572 00:25:57,710 --> 00:25:58,470 You, 573 00:25:59,160 --> 00:26:01,350 repeat what you said about what happened that day. 574 00:26:01,710 --> 00:26:02,400 Yes, sir. 575 00:26:02,760 --> 00:26:03,310 Sir, 576 00:26:04,280 --> 00:26:05,950 I received an order 577 00:26:06,470 --> 00:26:07,680 to follow Official Yan 578 00:26:07,680 --> 00:26:09,520 out of the city to search for the remaining rebels of Xizhao. 579 00:26:09,920 --> 00:26:11,680 The operation was supposed to be secretive. 580 00:26:12,350 --> 00:26:14,110 Yan Yun Zhi suddenly caught up with us 581 00:26:14,110 --> 00:26:15,190 when we were about to leave the city gate. 582 00:26:15,760 --> 00:26:18,160 I thought Official Yan asked Yan Yun Zhi for help. 583 00:26:19,160 --> 00:26:21,400 But I was surprised to see them arguing. 584 00:26:22,800 --> 00:26:23,710 When we got out of the city 585 00:26:24,400 --> 00:26:25,350 and had just arrived at the city's outskirts, 586 00:26:25,590 --> 00:26:27,880 we were besieged by a group of men in black. 587 00:26:34,560 --> 00:26:36,000 We were caught off guard. 588 00:26:36,110 --> 00:26:37,950 In confusion, we managed to hold our ground 589 00:26:38,590 --> 00:26:40,400 yet Yan Yun Zhi suddenly turned against us. 590 00:26:41,400 --> 00:26:43,070 (He not only wounded the two soldiers next to him,) 591 00:26:43,190 --> 00:26:43,430 (but he also...) 592 00:26:47,280 --> 00:26:48,560 (He also attacked Official Yan.) 593 00:26:54,350 --> 00:26:55,040 Yan Yun Zhi, 594 00:26:55,830 --> 00:26:56,520 what are you doing? 595 00:26:57,800 --> 00:26:58,590 Governor, 596 00:26:59,400 --> 00:27:00,310 isn't it obvious? 597 00:27:03,110 --> 00:27:04,280 You're one of Xizhao. 598 00:27:06,710 --> 00:27:08,000 You finally realized it. 599 00:27:08,950 --> 00:27:09,830 Well, it's understandable. 600 00:27:10,400 --> 00:27:11,470 If you have the ability, 601 00:27:11,830 --> 00:27:13,830 you wouldn't ask me to help you solve cases all the time. 602 00:27:14,590 --> 00:27:15,880 Why didn't you tell me? 603 00:27:16,070 --> 00:27:17,190 I never did. 604 00:27:17,470 --> 00:27:18,430 You're too slow. 605 00:27:19,040 --> 00:27:20,160 You never investigate it. 606 00:27:20,950 --> 00:27:21,880 I told you 607 00:27:22,710 --> 00:27:24,000 not to leave the city today. 608 00:27:24,710 --> 00:27:26,000 But you insist on doing so. 609 00:27:26,830 --> 00:27:28,400 Don't blame me for not showing any mercy then. 610 00:27:37,430 --> 00:27:39,310 Heaven is watching, and there will be retribution. 611 00:27:39,560 --> 00:27:40,400 Yan Yun Zhi, 612 00:27:40,430 --> 00:27:41,520 I suggest you think this through. 613 00:27:42,190 --> 00:27:43,280 Put down your weapon and surrender. 614 00:27:43,520 --> 00:27:45,800 I may spare you and let you live. 615 00:27:46,350 --> 00:27:47,160 Yan San Lang, 616 00:27:48,400 --> 00:27:50,040 you know too much. 617 00:27:53,950 --> 00:27:54,430 (Wait.) 618 00:27:56,280 --> 00:27:58,000 You said Yan Yun Zhi said it. 619 00:27:58,880 --> 00:28:00,350 But it doesn't sound 620 00:28:00,800 --> 00:28:02,350 like something Deputy Chief would say. 621 00:28:06,400 --> 00:28:06,830 Sir, 622 00:28:07,400 --> 00:28:08,760 Yan Yun Zhi is a low-profile person. 623 00:28:09,190 --> 00:28:10,950 He never talked wildly. 624 00:28:11,470 --> 00:28:13,800 Everyone at the Imperial College can attest to this. 625 00:28:14,110 --> 00:28:15,190 You may question them. 626 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,160 I think 627 00:28:18,190 --> 00:28:19,590 what this person said is not true. 628 00:28:20,310 --> 00:28:22,000 Are you hiding something? 629 00:28:31,310 --> 00:28:32,310 What's wrong with you? 630 00:28:33,230 --> 00:28:33,760 Sir, 631 00:28:34,640 --> 00:28:36,710 I suddenly have a terrible headache. 632 00:28:37,470 --> 00:28:38,430 It was a late night 633 00:28:38,680 --> 00:28:39,880 and a sudden attack. 634 00:28:40,800 --> 00:28:42,040 I suffered a serious injury. 635 00:28:43,230 --> 00:28:45,040 Now, I'm feeling dizzy. 636 00:28:46,040 --> 00:28:47,880 I may not be able to remember things clearly. 637 00:28:48,680 --> 00:28:50,400 In short, this is generally the case. 638 00:28:51,040 --> 00:28:52,532 Yan Yun Zhi indeed joined forces with the remaining rebels of Xizhao 639 00:28:52,532 --> 00:28:53,160 to plot against Official Yan. 640 00:28:53,400 --> 00:28:54,400 It's the truth. 641 00:28:54,400 --> 00:28:56,230 I mean every word I said, sir. 642 00:28:56,230 --> 00:28:57,400 You mean every word you said? 643 00:28:58,350 --> 00:28:59,800 Not to mention us as his friends, 644 00:29:00,590 --> 00:29:02,950 just about everyone in the Prefecture Court 645 00:29:03,400 --> 00:29:05,590 knows Yan Yun Zhi got entangled with the evil Xizhao 646 00:29:05,710 --> 00:29:08,160 while investigating my elder brother's cause of death. 647 00:29:08,520 --> 00:29:11,160 Yan Yun Zhi's contribution cannot be forgotten. 648 00:29:11,310 --> 00:29:13,800 Why would he collude with Xizhao to injure Yan San Lang? 649 00:29:15,070 --> 00:29:15,520 That's right. 650 00:29:16,760 --> 00:29:17,950 As far as I know, 651 00:29:18,560 --> 00:29:20,190 Deputy Chief and Official Yan are bosom friends. 652 00:29:20,830 --> 00:29:22,110 Why would he attack him? 653 00:29:27,470 --> 00:29:28,070 Sir, 654 00:29:28,560 --> 00:29:29,800 this is his one-sided story. 655 00:29:30,590 --> 00:29:32,190 Deputy Chief's whereabouts remain unknown now, 656 00:29:32,190 --> 00:29:33,000 and we can't verify anything. 657 00:29:33,520 --> 00:29:35,520 We can't completely trust this witness. 658 00:29:35,760 --> 00:29:37,310 We need physical evidence too. 659 00:29:37,950 --> 00:29:38,920 Of course. 660 00:29:42,430 --> 00:29:42,880 Sir, 661 00:29:44,160 --> 00:29:45,920 this is the ledger found 662 00:29:45,920 --> 00:29:46,800 in Yan Yun Zhi's study. 663 00:29:55,400 --> 00:29:56,760 Manager Sang is only half right. 664 00:29:57,520 --> 00:29:59,520 Yan Yun Zi indeed worked with Yan San Lang 665 00:29:59,560 --> 00:30:01,000 in investigating Xizhao. 666 00:30:01,310 --> 00:30:02,950 But he did it 667 00:30:02,950 --> 00:30:04,680 not to exterminate Xizhao 668 00:30:04,680 --> 00:30:07,430 but to observe Yan San Lang's investigation progress in secret. 669 00:30:07,560 --> 00:30:08,760 When investigating the ledger 670 00:30:08,760 --> 00:30:10,430 (Silence) handed over by Wei Zhan Hong previously, 671 00:30:10,520 --> 00:30:13,040 Yan San Lang already noticed 672 00:30:13,040 --> 00:30:15,920 that there were financial transactions between Yan Yun Zhi and Official Wei. 673 00:30:15,920 --> 00:30:17,950 I've seen that ledger. 674 00:30:18,070 --> 00:30:19,280 It has nothing to do with Deputy Chief. 675 00:30:19,280 --> 00:30:20,760 You can't see the connection 676 00:30:21,430 --> 00:30:22,590 because there's another ledger. 677 00:30:24,350 --> 00:30:25,070 Another ledger? 678 00:30:25,470 --> 00:30:25,800 Yes. 679 00:30:27,000 --> 00:30:28,710 The one in Official Xiao hands right now. 680 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,640 There are two ledgers. 681 00:30:31,070 --> 00:30:32,040 One in the open, the other in the dark. 682 00:30:32,040 --> 00:30:32,800 (Ledger Transaction Records) 683 00:30:32,800 --> 00:30:34,430 The records in the ledger from Yan Yun Zhi's study 684 00:30:34,710 --> 00:30:36,470 and that in the ledger which Wei Zhan Hong handed over 685 00:30:37,190 --> 00:30:39,110 are of one-to-one correspondence. 686 00:30:42,590 --> 00:30:43,950 How did you know? 687 00:30:46,520 --> 00:30:47,040 Qian Jiu. 688 00:30:50,920 --> 00:30:51,280 Sir, 689 00:30:52,470 --> 00:30:53,760 Qian Jiu is a Xizhao spy. 690 00:30:54,800 --> 00:30:56,000 But I didn't realize it before. 691 00:30:56,350 --> 00:30:57,640 So it was indeed my mistake. 692 00:30:58,230 --> 00:30:59,160 But also because of that, 693 00:30:59,760 --> 00:31:01,070 I know her very well 694 00:31:01,470 --> 00:31:02,710 from being acquainted with her. 695 00:31:03,560 --> 00:31:05,160 After I knew her true identity, 696 00:31:05,350 --> 00:31:08,310 I recall the times I spent with her. 697 00:31:09,160 --> 00:31:11,110 I discovered all sorts of unusual behavior of hers. 698 00:31:11,800 --> 00:31:15,110 She mentioned Yan Yun Zhi's study more than once. 699 00:31:15,590 --> 00:31:17,350 That's why I offered to search his study today. 700 00:31:17,920 --> 00:31:18,680 As expected, 701 00:31:19,070 --> 00:31:20,400 I found this secret ledger. 702 00:31:22,680 --> 00:31:23,520 Did you find anything in the ledger? 703 00:31:24,430 --> 00:31:24,710 Sir, 704 00:31:25,350 --> 00:31:26,350 it's recorded in this ledger 705 00:31:26,680 --> 00:31:28,470 that Yan Yun Zhi sold the plot of land to Official Wei. 706 00:31:29,040 --> 00:31:30,680 The handwriting and ink in the ledgers 707 00:31:30,710 --> 00:31:31,880 are not what has been copied recently. 708 00:31:32,160 --> 00:31:32,710 It should be real. 709 00:31:35,230 --> 00:31:35,590 Sir, 710 00:31:37,230 --> 00:31:38,640 all these are just speculations. 711 00:31:39,070 --> 00:31:40,470 It's not solid enough. 712 00:31:40,950 --> 00:31:41,760 We all know 713 00:31:42,190 --> 00:31:44,000 Xizhao is very useful in secret operations. 714 00:31:44,310 --> 00:31:46,070 Why would Yan Yun Zhi want to get rid of such a great helper? 715 00:31:46,760 --> 00:31:47,190 Qi, 716 00:31:48,590 --> 00:31:51,470 this is how terrifying Yan Yun Zhi's scheming can be. 717 00:31:52,520 --> 00:31:53,230 Think about it. 718 00:31:54,680 --> 00:31:56,710 From Song family's tea plantation to Official Wei. 719 00:31:57,230 --> 00:31:58,280 From Wei Zhan Hong 720 00:31:58,950 --> 00:32:01,470 to the final extermination of Xizhao, 721 00:32:02,040 --> 00:32:02,950 he was always at the scene. 722 00:32:03,800 --> 00:32:04,760 Every time he was involved, 723 00:32:04,800 --> 00:32:06,230 the clues always led to a dead end. 724 00:32:08,880 --> 00:32:09,830 If we think about it carefully, 725 00:32:10,470 --> 00:32:12,230 Yan Yun Zhi wasn't helping with the investigation. 726 00:32:12,710 --> 00:32:14,350 He was helping Xizhao clean up their trails 727 00:32:14,350 --> 00:32:16,160 and confusing the imperial court. 728 00:32:20,160 --> 00:32:20,470 Qi, 729 00:32:21,830 --> 00:32:23,000 all the information 730 00:32:23,680 --> 00:32:24,590 and the so-called truth you got 731 00:32:25,310 --> 00:32:26,470 was investigated by Yan Yun Zhi. 732 00:32:27,230 --> 00:32:28,160 He was the one who told you. 733 00:32:28,830 --> 00:32:30,190 He instilled all the information 734 00:32:30,190 --> 00:32:32,000 you know into your head. 735 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:35,160 Don't you find it suspicious? 736 00:32:38,640 --> 00:32:39,070 Zhuo Wen Yuan, 737 00:32:40,160 --> 00:32:41,470 these are just your speculations. 738 00:32:42,110 --> 00:32:43,400 As long as Official Yan wakes up, 739 00:32:43,400 --> 00:32:44,560 everything will be clear. 740 00:32:47,230 --> 00:32:48,680 How's Official Yan now? 741 00:32:49,470 --> 00:32:49,880 Sir, 742 00:32:50,230 --> 00:32:52,000 the imperial physician has diagnosed the Governor. 743 00:32:52,430 --> 00:32:54,160 The situation doesn't look optimistic. 744 00:32:54,520 --> 00:32:56,040 Official Yan is still unconscious. 745 00:32:56,430 --> 00:32:57,880 He's relying on acupuncture and medicine to prolong his life. 746 00:32:58,310 --> 00:33:00,430 We don't know if he'll wake up. 747 00:33:00,520 --> 00:33:01,400 In that case, 748 00:33:02,110 --> 00:33:03,560 we can't just wait. 749 00:33:03,800 --> 00:33:06,070 We must find Yan Yun Zhi no matter what. 750 00:33:06,520 --> 00:33:07,280 As for his identity... 751 00:33:13,950 --> 00:33:14,800 Just in case, 752 00:33:15,160 --> 00:33:16,350 how about we treat him as a fugitive first? 753 00:33:16,350 --> 00:33:17,070 Zhuo Wen Yuan. 754 00:33:17,190 --> 00:33:18,230 Zhuo Wen Yuan, what do you mean? 755 00:33:19,310 --> 00:33:20,400 Are you trying to list Deputy Chief as a wanted criminal? 756 00:33:20,400 --> 00:33:21,590 That's also a temporary policy. 757 00:33:24,950 --> 00:33:25,640 Enough! 758 00:33:26,280 --> 00:33:27,000 Stop making noise. 759 00:33:28,280 --> 00:33:29,680 Just do as Official Zhuo said. 760 00:33:30,280 --> 00:33:31,310 Spare no effort to cure Official Yan. 761 00:33:31,950 --> 00:33:33,230 Take Bai Shi into custody at the same time 762 00:33:33,880 --> 00:33:34,950 and order the arrest of Yan Yun Zhi. 763 00:33:35,160 --> 00:33:35,710 - Yes, sir! - Yes, sir! 764 00:33:35,920 --> 00:33:37,000 Sir! 765 00:33:37,000 --> 00:33:37,310 Dismissed! 766 00:33:38,400 --> 00:33:39,000 Sir! 767 00:33:40,070 --> 00:33:40,880 Sir, listen to me! 768 00:33:41,070 --> 00:33:41,590 Sir! 769 00:34:25,600 --> 00:34:28,020 (Order without confusion. Be compassionate to victims) 770 00:34:34,420 --> 00:34:37,710 (Prefecture Court) 771 00:34:37,710 --> 00:34:38,390 Young Lady. 772 00:34:40,630 --> 00:34:41,760 How's Official Yan? 773 00:34:42,150 --> 00:34:43,040 Have you found Deputy Chief? 774 00:34:45,320 --> 00:34:46,000 Don't ask me. 775 00:34:46,470 --> 00:34:48,000 My mind is blank. 776 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,000 I don't know anything. 777 00:34:49,360 --> 00:34:50,560 Let's go home first. 778 00:34:51,470 --> 00:34:52,670 Wait here for me. 779 00:34:52,670 --> 00:34:53,630 I'll get the horse carriage here. 780 00:34:59,710 --> 00:35:00,150 Qi, 781 00:35:02,040 --> 00:35:02,430 are you all right? 782 00:35:04,520 --> 00:35:05,760 Thank you for your concern, Mr. Zhuo. 783 00:35:07,840 --> 00:35:09,040 Why are you being so polite to me? 784 00:35:10,390 --> 00:35:11,190 Let me send you home. 785 00:35:11,560 --> 00:35:12,120 No, thanks. 786 00:35:15,200 --> 00:35:22,289 (Prefecture Court) 787 00:35:24,670 --> 00:35:25,000 Young Master, 788 00:35:25,600 --> 00:35:26,840 Yan San Lang is so lucky 789 00:35:27,470 --> 00:35:28,470 to escape from death. 790 00:35:28,910 --> 00:35:29,670 If he wakes up, 791 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,120 things will be unfavorable to us. 792 00:35:32,870 --> 00:35:34,320 Shall I... 793 00:35:34,430 --> 00:35:34,760 No rush. 794 00:35:36,280 --> 00:35:37,560 When we got rid of Wei Zhan Hong, 795 00:35:37,910 --> 00:35:39,230 we already took a lot of risks. 796 00:35:39,720 --> 00:35:40,360 (Prefecture Court) 797 00:35:40,391 --> 00:35:43,017 People from the Prefecture Court can solve crimes. 798 00:35:43,560 --> 00:35:44,430 I fear they might be aware of it. 799 00:35:46,190 --> 00:35:47,150 They would 800 00:35:47,470 --> 00:35:48,800 be watching Yan San Lang closely now. 801 00:35:49,230 --> 00:35:50,080 It won't be easy to kill him. 802 00:35:52,080 --> 00:35:52,470 Forget it. 803 00:35:53,230 --> 00:35:54,040 We'll talk about this later. 804 00:35:55,120 --> 00:35:55,390 Yes, sir. 805 00:35:56,026 --> 00:36:08,884 (Prefecture Court) 806 00:36:36,360 --> 00:36:36,910 Qi. 807 00:36:38,190 --> 00:36:38,760 Qi. 808 00:36:44,600 --> 00:36:45,670 Why are you sleeping here? 809 00:36:46,710 --> 00:36:47,360 You'll catch a cold. 810 00:36:53,280 --> 00:36:54,230 Deputy Chief. 811 00:36:55,280 --> 00:36:56,950 Where did you go? 812 00:36:57,390 --> 00:36:59,360 When are you coming back? 813 00:37:00,230 --> 00:37:01,470 Don't rush when you're faced with difficulties. 814 00:37:02,760 --> 00:37:04,710 All you need to do is resting well now. 815 00:37:05,520 --> 00:37:06,800 After you have enough rest, 816 00:37:07,230 --> 00:37:08,630 I'll show up next to you. 817 00:37:09,080 --> 00:37:10,630 Don't lie to me. 818 00:37:11,710 --> 00:37:14,320 I'm so tired when you're not around. 819 00:37:16,390 --> 00:37:17,120 I won't lie to you. 820 00:37:17,760 --> 00:37:18,150 Come on. 821 00:37:40,560 --> 00:37:41,630 Don't leave me. 822 00:38:06,190 --> 00:38:06,870 Deputy Chief! 823 00:38:17,950 --> 00:38:19,120 Young Lady, you're awake. 824 00:38:19,710 --> 00:38:20,430 Young Lady, 825 00:38:20,710 --> 00:38:22,080 when you came home yesterday, 826 00:38:22,080 --> 00:38:23,470 you've been sleeping until just now. 827 00:38:23,760 --> 00:38:25,430 Is it because you were too tired lately? 828 00:38:26,120 --> 00:38:27,470 You must take care of yourself. 829 00:38:28,040 --> 00:38:29,470 I made you chicken soup. 830 00:38:29,950 --> 00:38:31,120 Drink it while it's hot. 831 00:38:33,080 --> 00:38:34,230 I have no appetite. 832 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,190 I'm very confused. 833 00:38:37,470 --> 00:38:38,430 I need to go to my brother. 834 00:38:39,230 --> 00:38:39,800 Young Lady. 835 00:38:53,800 --> 00:38:54,470 Brother, 836 00:38:55,950 --> 00:38:57,600 what should I do now? 837 00:38:58,150 --> 00:38:59,560 We don't know if Deputy Chief is still alive. 838 00:38:59,950 --> 00:39:01,230 Yan San Lang is still unconscious. 839 00:39:01,710 --> 00:39:03,430 What happened outside the city 840 00:39:03,520 --> 00:39:05,320 remains a mystery. 841 00:39:06,120 --> 00:39:08,630 I really have no clue at all. 842 00:39:08,760 --> 00:39:10,190 With this mess 843 00:39:10,470 --> 00:39:11,520 and my state of mind, 844 00:39:11,800 --> 00:39:13,630 I can't tell what's true and what's false. 845 00:39:15,190 --> 00:39:15,910 Brother, 846 00:39:16,560 --> 00:39:18,360 can you give me some signs? 847 00:39:30,600 --> 00:39:31,390 Young Lady. 848 00:39:34,230 --> 00:39:34,840 Young Lady. 849 00:39:40,600 --> 00:39:41,190 Young Lady! 850 00:39:42,360 --> 00:39:43,430 Young Lady, what's wrong? 851 00:39:44,230 --> 00:39:44,710 Young Lady. 852 00:39:47,670 --> 00:39:48,670 Help! 853 00:39:49,150 --> 00:39:50,360 Young Lady has fainted! 854 00:39:52,280 --> 00:39:52,800 Young Lady! 855 00:39:58,080 --> 00:39:58,600 How is she? 856 00:40:14,470 --> 00:40:15,000 Physician, 857 00:40:15,710 --> 00:40:16,950 how's Young Lady? 858 00:40:17,760 --> 00:40:20,840 She's troubled by thoughts and suffers from retrograde qi and blood flow. 859 00:40:20,840 --> 00:40:22,390 She needs to recuperate well. 860 00:40:22,390 --> 00:40:24,360 That's what the other physicians said. 861 00:40:24,360 --> 00:40:26,800 But she's been resting for so many days. 862 00:40:26,840 --> 00:40:28,320 Why is she not getting any better? 863 00:40:28,320 --> 00:40:29,710 Well... 864 00:40:30,470 --> 00:40:31,320 Don't worry. 865 00:40:32,840 --> 00:40:34,320 This is a famous physician I hired. 866 00:40:34,870 --> 00:40:35,910 His diagnosis won't go wrong. 867 00:40:37,560 --> 00:40:39,000 Besides, illnesses go away slowly. 868 00:40:39,670 --> 00:40:41,080 Recovery doesn't happen overnight. 869 00:40:41,710 --> 00:40:42,800 Follow the physician to get the prescription first. 870 00:40:43,630 --> 00:40:44,120 Okay. 871 00:40:58,560 --> 00:40:58,870 Qi, 872 00:41:01,600 --> 00:41:02,710 why are you still holding this pouch? 873 00:41:03,630 --> 00:41:04,520 Shall I keep it for you? 874 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,080 It was Deputy Chief's. 875 00:41:07,760 --> 00:41:08,560 He's gone. 876 00:41:08,560 --> 00:41:09,840 Why do you still keep this pouch? 877 00:41:12,360 --> 00:41:14,040 I'll be with you from now on anyway. 878 00:41:14,560 --> 00:41:15,120 Give it to me. 879 00:41:18,630 --> 00:41:19,080 Qi, 880 00:41:19,950 --> 00:41:20,910 I know you have a lot of misunderstandings 881 00:41:20,910 --> 00:41:22,000 about me these days. 882 00:41:23,080 --> 00:41:24,000 But to me, 883 00:41:24,840 --> 00:41:26,000 you're still my best friend. 884 00:41:29,600 --> 00:41:31,040 I'm also the one you can count on the most. 885 00:41:34,360 --> 00:41:37,230 If you need anything in the future, 886 00:41:38,120 --> 00:41:38,710 you can just tell me. 887 00:41:41,950 --> 00:41:43,600 I'll do my best to fulfill it. 888 00:41:50,950 --> 00:41:52,120 Take good care of yourself. 889 00:41:55,670 --> 00:41:56,710 I'll visit you often. 890 00:42:23,230 --> 00:42:23,560 Physician, 891 00:42:24,320 --> 00:42:26,230 how serious is Sang Qi's illness? 892 00:42:26,800 --> 00:42:28,320 Apart from severe anxiousness, 893 00:42:28,760 --> 00:42:30,080 from her pulse, 894 00:42:30,320 --> 00:42:32,190 there's a sign of toxin invading her body. 895 00:42:41,870 --> 00:42:42,430 Young Master. 896 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,910 How did it go? 897 00:42:49,950 --> 00:42:51,560 Young Master, I was incompetent. 898 00:42:51,950 --> 00:42:53,120 We've taken care of Yan San Lang. 899 00:42:53,670 --> 00:42:55,670 But Yan Yun Zhi was injured and fell off the cliff. 900 00:42:55,760 --> 00:42:57,000 No trace of him so far. 901 00:43:00,710 --> 00:43:01,560 I only found this. 902 00:43:01,800 --> 00:43:03,040 The pouch he carried with him at all times. 903 00:43:27,760 --> 00:43:28,150 Jing Mu, 904 00:43:29,560 --> 00:43:30,760 bring me the white porcelain bottle 905 00:43:30,760 --> 00:43:31,760 Qian Jiu left. 906 00:44:07,150 --> 00:44:10,850 ♪As our fate intertwined, which life should we pick?♪ 907 00:44:11,550 --> 00:44:15,130 ♪I'm willing to trade this life for a chance to meet you in every life♪ 908 00:44:16,090 --> 00:44:21,020 ♪Many woes and sorrows fill my existence♪ 909 00:44:23,070 --> 00:44:25,320 ♪If persevering♪ 910 00:44:25,370 --> 00:44:28,750 ♪Makes us fall in love with each other♪ 911 00:44:29,440 --> 00:44:31,470 ♪That's how I come to this life♪ 912 00:44:31,670 --> 00:44:33,300 ♪If not letting go of my past♪ 913 00:44:33,550 --> 00:44:38,370 ♪Becomes my mistake♪ 914 00:44:38,730 --> 00:44:42,350 ♪Then I shall not make that mistake♪ 915 00:44:42,730 --> 00:44:45,350 ♪This beautiful story♪ 916 00:44:45,670 --> 00:44:50,000 ♪Is like the way I look when I make up my mind♪ 917 00:44:50,640 --> 00:44:52,570 ♪But my heart changed its mind♪ 918 00:44:53,080 --> 00:44:54,820 ♪At the dawn♪ 919 00:44:55,140 --> 00:44:58,170 ♪What an unexpected love♪ 920 00:44:58,490 --> 00:45:00,850 ♪And so I wrote my words with joy♪ 921 00:45:01,230 --> 00:45:06,200 ♪I have accepted this life I reincarnated in♪ 922 00:45:06,770 --> 00:45:08,600 ♪May this budding romance♪ 923 00:45:08,980 --> 00:45:13,770 ♪Develop into something unforgettable♪ 924 00:45:14,860 --> 00:45:16,570 ♪May this budding romance♪ 925 00:45:17,020 --> 00:45:22,770 ♪Develop into something unforgettable♪