1 00:01:30,240 --> 00:01:32,704 [Episode 4] 2 00:01:38,016 --> 00:01:39,415 He is handsome. 3 00:01:39,415 --> 00:01:40,896 Good-looking. 4 00:01:40,896 --> 00:01:42,656 Elegant. 5 00:01:42,656 --> 00:01:44,295 Charming. 6 00:01:44,295 --> 00:01:45,575 Refined. 7 00:01:45,575 --> 00:01:46,816 Gentle-manlike. 8 00:01:46,816 --> 00:01:50,295 I've never ever met such a handsome man here. 9 00:01:50,295 --> 00:01:53,177 Look at how elegantly he eats the mutton! 10 00:01:53,177 --> 00:01:54,775 He must be from Jiangnan. 11 00:01:54,775 --> 00:01:58,456 He looks just like a refined gentleman stepping out of a painting. 12 00:01:58,456 --> 00:02:00,935 He looks so refined while eating. 13 00:02:00,935 --> 00:02:04,295 A good-looking person makes everything they do pleasing to the eye. 14 00:02:04,295 --> 00:02:05,855 I'll go invite him for a drink. 15 00:02:05,855 --> 00:02:06,935 I'll go. 16 00:02:06,935 --> 00:02:08,015 I'll go. 17 00:02:08,015 --> 00:02:09,376 I'll go. 18 00:02:09,376 --> 00:02:10,376 I'll go. 19 00:02:10,376 --> 00:02:11,376 - I'll go. - I'll go. 20 00:02:20,976 --> 00:02:23,056 Bring my treasured grape wine to that gentleman. 21 00:02:28,415 --> 00:02:30,575 - Please, young master. - Please, young master. 22 00:02:30,575 --> 00:02:32,816 Please, ladies. 23 00:02:34,816 --> 00:02:35,816 Come back! 24 00:02:40,816 --> 00:02:41,816 No need to give him the wine. 25 00:02:45,575 --> 00:02:46,575 Ms. Yan. 26 00:02:48,816 --> 00:02:50,855 I was sorry to help Jiang Mei Er before. 27 00:02:50,855 --> 00:02:52,816 Please tell your father not to cut off our business. 28 00:02:52,816 --> 00:02:55,217 My father said that if I can't restore our business, 29 00:02:55,217 --> 00:02:56,895 he will break my legs. 30 00:02:56,895 --> 00:02:59,536 Please mercifully forgive me this once. 31 00:02:59,536 --> 00:03:00,536 It's too late. 32 00:03:00,536 --> 00:03:03,216 When you helped Jiang Mei Er, you should have thought of the consequences. 33 00:03:04,336 --> 00:03:06,615 I was wrong. I made a stupid mistake. 34 00:03:06,615 --> 00:03:07,855 Show mercy, please! 35 00:03:07,855 --> 00:03:10,496 Get out! You're affecting my business. 36 00:03:13,096 --> 00:03:15,895 Yan Fu Zhi, are you really going to drive me to my death? 37 00:03:15,895 --> 00:03:17,295 Jiang Mei Er was indeed right. 38 00:03:17,295 --> 00:03:19,256 You are also an evil woman, 39 00:03:19,256 --> 00:03:20,256 just like Meng Ting Hui. 40 00:03:20,256 --> 00:03:22,175 Both of you are ruthless and heartless. 41 00:03:24,295 --> 00:03:25,376 How dare you insult Meng like that! 42 00:03:25,376 --> 00:03:28,496 Today, I'll make you know what you'll get 43 00:03:28,496 --> 00:03:30,175 after offending an evil and ruthless woman. 44 00:03:31,855 --> 00:03:32,855 Get up! 45 00:03:37,056 --> 00:03:38,056 Help! 46 00:03:40,735 --> 00:03:42,855 If you set foot in Bofeng again, 47 00:03:42,855 --> 00:03:44,216 I'll beat you hard! 48 00:03:53,015 --> 00:03:54,015 Eat your food! 49 00:03:57,816 --> 00:04:01,056 You're beautiful yet so fierce and shrewish. 50 00:04:01,056 --> 00:04:04,175 You should discipline your husband moderately. 51 00:04:04,175 --> 00:04:06,376 He isn't my husband. He's unfit for it. 52 00:04:06,376 --> 00:04:09,096 You're handsome yet brainless. 53 00:04:09,096 --> 00:04:10,735 All you know is to show off like a peacock when you see a girl. 54 00:04:12,415 --> 00:04:13,895 Miss, what you said are hurtful. 55 00:04:15,136 --> 00:04:17,016 I was just kindly trying to break up the fight. 56 00:04:17,016 --> 00:04:18,656 However, you have such a fiery temper. 57 00:04:18,656 --> 00:04:22,216 No wonder that gentleman would rather get beaten than marry you. 58 00:04:22,216 --> 00:04:24,255 What? You get out too! 59 00:04:24,255 --> 00:04:27,855 Shut up, you playboy! It's none of your business! 60 00:04:29,696 --> 00:04:31,136 Why can you make me leave? 61 00:04:32,815 --> 00:04:34,896 I am the boss of Bofeng. 62 00:04:34,896 --> 00:04:37,696 Now, get out! 63 00:04:40,336 --> 00:04:41,336 Get out! 64 00:04:43,615 --> 00:04:44,615 You... 65 00:04:46,136 --> 00:04:47,735 Get out! 66 00:04:47,735 --> 00:04:49,696 You really are shrewish and fierce. 67 00:04:49,696 --> 00:04:51,615 [Bofeng] You are not allowed to come here again. 68 00:04:52,896 --> 00:04:53,896 Why can't I-- 69 00:04:55,255 --> 00:04:57,137 Huang, why are you here? 70 00:04:57,137 --> 00:04:58,336 The young master ordered me to find you. 71 00:04:58,336 --> 00:05:00,415 Wait a moment, I need to reason with her. 72 00:05:00,415 --> 00:05:01,776 How dare she hit me with an abacus! 73 00:05:02,576 --> 00:05:05,656 Mr. Shen, you really can't mess with her. 74 00:05:06,976 --> 00:05:09,656 She's just a businesswoman. What's so special about her? 75 00:05:09,656 --> 00:05:11,255 She is Meng Ting Hui's best friend. 76 00:05:12,255 --> 00:05:14,375 She even slashed at the young master with a knife before. 77 00:05:16,815 --> 00:05:19,255 You mean our young master? 78 00:05:22,855 --> 00:05:23,855 Even so, can't I just stay away? 79 00:05:23,855 --> 00:05:24,855 Wait for me! 80 00:05:26,176 --> 00:05:29,776 [Shazhou Government Office] 81 00:05:29,776 --> 00:05:31,136 Sir, this way, please. 82 00:05:32,855 --> 00:05:34,536 As per Mr. Shen's instructions, 83 00:05:34,536 --> 00:05:37,935 we've arranged your accommodations in the east wing of the government office. 84 00:05:37,935 --> 00:05:39,776 I will lead you there now. 85 00:05:41,776 --> 00:05:45,576 Which Mr. Shen are you talking about? 86 00:05:45,576 --> 00:05:46,576 That is me. 87 00:05:48,735 --> 00:05:49,735 Father. 88 00:05:49,735 --> 00:05:52,855 It's your handsome, refined, 89 00:05:52,855 --> 00:05:54,656 and graceful son. 90 00:05:54,656 --> 00:05:55,656 Shen Zhi Shu. 91 00:05:57,096 --> 00:05:58,096 Zhi Shu, you're here. 92 00:05:59,735 --> 00:06:02,256 My good son! Turn around. 93 00:06:02,256 --> 00:06:03,415 Let me take a good look at you. 94 00:06:04,576 --> 00:06:06,216 How dare you! 95 00:06:06,216 --> 00:06:07,935 You are so bold! 96 00:06:07,935 --> 00:06:09,495 How dare you assist His Majesty in leaving the palace! 97 00:06:09,495 --> 00:06:11,615 You nearly endanger our Shen family! 98 00:06:12,415 --> 00:06:14,416 I'm just loyally serving His Majesty. 99 00:06:14,416 --> 00:06:15,656 Are you doing so? 100 00:06:15,656 --> 00:06:17,495 Our Shen family has been unblemished for generations. 101 00:06:17,495 --> 00:06:20,096 How did I have a reckless son like you? 102 00:06:20,096 --> 00:06:21,536 - Father. - Stop running! 103 00:06:21,536 --> 00:06:23,295 Father, I have an official position now! 104 00:06:23,295 --> 00:06:25,855 Beating a court official is punishable by law! 105 00:06:25,855 --> 00:06:27,776 I'll beat you to death first and then apologize to the late Emperor! 106 00:06:28,615 --> 00:06:29,615 Stop right there! 107 00:06:29,615 --> 00:06:30,776 Father! 108 00:06:30,776 --> 00:06:32,855 Put down your weapon immediately! 109 00:06:32,855 --> 00:06:34,336 If you kill me accidentally, 110 00:06:34,336 --> 00:06:35,856 there will be no one to bury you after you die. 111 00:06:35,856 --> 00:06:37,536 How dare you curse your own father! 112 00:06:37,536 --> 00:06:39,255 You're done for! 113 00:06:39,255 --> 00:06:40,295 Don't move! 114 00:06:40,295 --> 00:06:41,375 Stop hiding! 115 00:06:41,375 --> 00:06:42,495 This is infuriating! 116 00:06:43,656 --> 00:06:44,776 Your Majesty. 117 00:06:44,776 --> 00:06:47,415 If you don't show up right now, Zhi Shu will be beaten to death. 118 00:06:47,415 --> 00:06:48,776 No rush. 119 00:06:48,776 --> 00:06:52,935 I haven't seen such a warm scene since I ascended the throne. 120 00:06:52,935 --> 00:06:54,295 - You unfilial son! - Father! 121 00:06:54,295 --> 00:06:56,175 - I really-- - Don't hide! 122 00:06:56,175 --> 00:06:58,615 Stop watching! If you don't show up, I'll be dead! 123 00:06:58,615 --> 00:07:00,495 Calling for help? I'll beat him too! 124 00:07:03,295 --> 00:07:06,495 Greetings, Your Majesty. 125 00:07:06,495 --> 00:07:08,415 You're as impressive as ever. 126 00:07:08,415 --> 00:07:10,055 Every strike is still accurate. 127 00:07:10,055 --> 00:07:12,935 Father, you kneel quite nimbly, much more adept than beating me. 128 00:07:12,935 --> 00:07:13,935 Please rise quickly. 129 00:07:16,216 --> 00:07:18,656 It was my own decision to leave the palace. 130 00:07:18,656 --> 00:07:20,375 Zhi Shu just did as I commanded. 131 00:07:20,375 --> 00:07:23,216 If you blame him, I'll feel guilty. 132 00:07:24,375 --> 00:07:27,696 Since Your Majesty speaks for him, I will forgive him this time. 133 00:07:28,416 --> 00:07:29,416 What you did in Shazhou 134 00:07:29,416 --> 00:07:31,815 is an open yet wise move. 135 00:07:31,815 --> 00:07:33,536 It not only stopped the misuse of military equipment, 136 00:07:33,536 --> 00:07:36,656 but also brilliantly checked Lord Xu. 137 00:07:36,656 --> 00:07:40,016 You're as wise as the late Emperor. 138 00:07:40,016 --> 00:07:41,096 You flatter me. 139 00:07:42,495 --> 00:07:44,295 I have observed secretly for a long time. 140 00:07:44,295 --> 00:07:46,136 I deeply feel the tense situation in the court. 141 00:07:47,576 --> 00:07:50,216 Your Majesty has few capable people by your side. 142 00:07:50,216 --> 00:07:52,615 It is urgent to cultivate trusted confidants. 143 00:07:53,896 --> 00:07:55,375 Pei Jing He, Left Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War, 144 00:07:55,375 --> 00:07:56,976 is virtuous, talented, and intelligent. 145 00:07:56,976 --> 00:08:00,055 But he is ostracized because he hates Liu Ren's autocratic ways, 146 00:08:00,055 --> 00:08:02,055 with no real power. 147 00:08:02,055 --> 00:08:05,415 Now he can be used by Your Majesty. 148 00:08:05,415 --> 00:08:07,735 Although you're outside the court, 149 00:08:07,735 --> 00:08:09,735 you know the overall situation very well. 150 00:08:09,735 --> 00:08:11,175 The world is like a chessboard. 151 00:08:11,175 --> 00:08:12,615 Your Majesty is the player. 152 00:08:12,615 --> 00:08:14,055 Though I've retired, 153 00:08:14,055 --> 00:08:18,175 I'm willing to be Your Majesty's chess piece for the stability of the nation. 154 00:08:18,175 --> 00:08:19,735 Now, among the six ministries, 155 00:08:19,735 --> 00:08:21,415 Xu Ting already controls four. 156 00:08:22,495 --> 00:08:25,216 The talented men selected through the past imperial examinations 157 00:08:25,216 --> 00:08:27,055 have all worked for him. 158 00:08:27,976 --> 00:08:30,415 I now have no choice but to seek talent 159 00:08:30,415 --> 00:08:34,216 from the Imperial Exam for Women, which he disdains to interfere with. 160 00:08:38,056 --> 00:08:41,296 Your Majesty, I have one more thing to say. 161 00:08:42,176 --> 00:08:44,976 As the saying goes, a new emperor brings in new ministers. 162 00:08:44,976 --> 00:08:47,735 The power of the two chancellors is growing day by day. 163 00:08:47,735 --> 00:08:51,015 If these two work together, Your Majesty may find it hard to counter. 164 00:08:51,775 --> 00:08:54,056 Now Xu Ting is at the peak of his power, 165 00:08:54,056 --> 00:08:56,216 arousing Gu Qin's discontent. 166 00:08:56,216 --> 00:08:58,615 Your Majesty can turn this to your advantage. 167 00:09:00,576 --> 00:09:04,416 I need not elaborate on checks and balances. 168 00:09:11,296 --> 00:09:11,976 [Gu Mansion] 169 00:09:11,976 --> 00:09:14,056 Is this painting's brushwork insufficient, 170 00:09:14,056 --> 00:09:15,735 so it failed to be ranked top-grade? 171 00:09:16,416 --> 00:09:17,535 No. 172 00:09:17,535 --> 00:09:20,096 It only depicts still life and lacks liveliness. 173 00:09:22,135 --> 00:09:23,135 Not so. 174 00:09:24,176 --> 00:09:25,176 Zhi Li is here. 175 00:09:41,696 --> 00:09:42,696 Sir. 176 00:09:48,296 --> 00:09:51,735 This painting is of a dusk scene of the late spring. 177 00:09:51,735 --> 00:09:55,015 However, the flowers, trees, and misty clouds in the painting 178 00:09:55,015 --> 00:09:58,696 are too bright and gaudy, thus losing the sense of reality. 179 00:09:58,696 --> 00:10:01,096 In that case, it will lose a vivid artistic flavor. 180 00:10:02,015 --> 00:10:04,336 The same goes for a person. If a person is false, they are rotten inside. 181 00:10:05,495 --> 00:10:07,056 Zhi Li, have a seat. 182 00:10:09,775 --> 00:10:12,176 Zhi Li understands the teacher best. 183 00:10:13,096 --> 00:10:16,416 Zhi Li is quick-witted and careful. 184 00:10:16,416 --> 00:10:18,096 In the Imperial Exam for Women, 185 00:10:18,096 --> 00:10:20,696 with your talent, not to mention passing, 186 00:10:20,696 --> 00:10:23,176 even winning the top spot will not be difficult. 187 00:10:25,416 --> 00:10:26,936 Sir, you passed the imperial examination with high honors back then. 188 00:10:26,936 --> 00:10:28,336 When you first entered the Ministry of Works, 189 00:10:28,336 --> 00:10:30,855 you impressed the court with your Water Control Strategy. 190 00:10:30,855 --> 00:10:33,375 Once implemented, it solved the water disasters in Jiangnan. 191 00:10:33,375 --> 00:10:34,655 You relieved the people's worries. 192 00:10:34,655 --> 00:10:37,096 I'm willing to follow you, become a court official, 193 00:10:37,096 --> 00:10:38,576 and work with you. 194 00:10:38,576 --> 00:10:41,176 But yesterday, my father said 195 00:10:41,176 --> 00:10:43,416 that Lord Xu strongly opposes the Imperial Exam for Women. 196 00:10:43,416 --> 00:10:46,216 Even if women enter the court, they cannot rise above the sixth rank. 197 00:10:46,216 --> 00:10:49,976 I'm afraid even if we pass the exam, we will hardly have a chance to show our abilities. 198 00:10:53,655 --> 00:10:55,255 Talent is not judged by appearance. 199 00:10:55,255 --> 00:10:56,655 Men and women are equal. 200 00:10:56,655 --> 00:10:59,216 His Majesty overrode all objections and reopened the Imperial Exam for Women. 201 00:10:59,216 --> 00:11:01,655 His desire to recruit talent is evident. 202 00:11:01,655 --> 00:11:03,576 When you enter the court in the future, 203 00:11:03,576 --> 00:11:07,416 as long as I am here, I will certainly back you up. 204 00:11:10,176 --> 00:11:11,816 Sir, you are indeed a virtuous chancellor, 205 00:11:11,816 --> 00:11:13,255 seeking benefits for the people, 206 00:11:13,255 --> 00:11:14,416 paving paths for the humble, 207 00:11:14,416 --> 00:11:16,056 and also speaking for women. 208 00:11:16,056 --> 00:11:18,416 You're much more upright than Lord Xu. 209 00:11:19,336 --> 00:11:21,135 But he has a deep foundation in the court 210 00:11:21,135 --> 00:11:22,816 and holds the power of four ministries. 211 00:11:22,816 --> 00:11:25,375 I truly feel indignant for you. 212 00:11:25,375 --> 00:11:27,816 But I have never ever cared about power. 213 00:11:27,816 --> 00:11:29,056 I have been loyal to His Majesty. 214 00:11:29,056 --> 00:11:32,535 Even if His Majesty entrusted all six ministries to Lord Xu, 215 00:11:32,535 --> 00:11:33,976 I would not mind. 216 00:11:35,135 --> 00:11:36,937 Sadly, His Majesty has ascended the throne, 217 00:11:36,937 --> 00:11:39,655 yet the whole nation knows only the virtue of Lord Xu, 218 00:11:40,375 --> 00:11:42,375 but not the wisdom of His Majesty. 219 00:11:43,015 --> 00:11:45,576 People all say a virtuous chancellor is rare. 220 00:11:45,576 --> 00:11:47,655 And you're the only virtuous chancellor. 221 00:11:52,216 --> 00:11:54,655 I will assist His Majesty 222 00:11:54,655 --> 00:11:55,696 and create a new situation. 223 00:11:56,496 --> 00:12:00,096 And then, women can also hold their heads high in the court. 224 00:12:02,855 --> 00:12:04,976 We will keep your teaching 225 00:12:04,976 --> 00:12:06,576 in mind. 226 00:12:11,976 --> 00:12:13,416 [Imperial Examination Hall] Zhao Chun Nuan. 227 00:12:13,416 --> 00:12:14,416 Yes. 228 00:12:17,056 --> 00:12:18,495 Xie Yun Xi. 229 00:12:18,495 --> 00:12:19,495 Yes. 230 00:12:20,216 --> 00:12:22,615 Meng, did you see that? 231 00:12:22,615 --> 00:12:25,176 She just took a whole box of ink. 232 00:12:27,176 --> 00:12:30,375 Are you here to accompany me or to watch the fun? 233 00:12:31,135 --> 00:12:33,495 Of course, I'm here to root for you. 234 00:12:33,495 --> 00:12:36,096 Last night, I dreamed that you topped the candidate list. 235 00:12:37,936 --> 00:12:39,655 I was so happy and woke up laughing. 236 00:12:39,655 --> 00:12:40,655 Please, Fu Zhi. 237 00:12:41,936 --> 00:12:42,936 After that, I couldn't fall asleep. 238 00:12:42,936 --> 00:12:44,816 So I just got up and made you apricot skin cakes. 239 00:12:44,816 --> 00:12:46,495 They're right here, and you... 240 00:12:50,015 --> 00:12:51,015 I forgot to bring them. 241 00:12:51,936 --> 00:12:53,176 I'll eat them after the exam. 242 00:12:54,456 --> 00:12:56,135 Meng Ting Hui. 243 00:12:56,135 --> 00:12:57,135 Yes. 244 00:12:59,096 --> 00:13:00,375 Go back and wait for me. 245 00:13:00,375 --> 00:13:02,135 I'll be waiting right here. I won't go anywhere. 246 00:13:02,135 --> 00:13:03,655 Meng, I have confidence in you. You are the best in my eyes. 247 00:13:03,655 --> 00:13:05,456 Don't be nervous. Provincial Exam is easy for you. 248 00:13:05,456 --> 00:13:06,816 You'll ace it. 249 00:13:06,816 --> 00:13:08,015 Fu Zhi. 250 00:13:08,015 --> 00:13:09,296 If you keep talking, I'll get dizzy. 251 00:13:09,296 --> 00:13:10,296 I'll keep my mouth shut. 252 00:13:12,015 --> 00:13:13,495 Meng Ting Hui. 253 00:13:23,375 --> 00:13:24,375 Meng. 254 00:13:37,375 --> 00:13:39,456 The Provincial Exam begins. 255 00:14:56,704 --> 00:14:59,904 [Capital Boundary] 256 00:15:02,855 --> 00:15:03,855 We've reached the capital boundary. 257 00:15:03,855 --> 00:15:05,015 Your Majesty. 258 00:15:05,015 --> 00:15:06,096 Return to the palace immediately. 259 00:15:06,096 --> 00:15:07,096 Yes. 260 00:15:09,096 --> 00:15:10,096 Keep up. 261 00:15:26,855 --> 00:15:28,296 Your Majesty. 262 00:15:28,296 --> 00:15:30,176 I have been waiting here for a long time. 263 00:15:30,176 --> 00:15:31,176 Thank you. 264 00:15:41,344 --> 00:15:46,946 [Shazhou] 265 00:15:57,736 --> 00:16:00,696 Today, His Majesty will end his seclusion. 266 00:16:00,696 --> 00:16:02,135 It's already noon. 267 00:16:02,135 --> 00:16:04,255 Why hasn't His Majesty shown up yet? 268 00:16:04,255 --> 00:16:06,895 It's quite strange. Even Lord Gu hasn't come. 269 00:16:06,895 --> 00:16:07,895 Insolent! 270 00:16:13,976 --> 00:16:17,735 How dare you make noise before the Sacred Ancestral Hall! 271 00:16:34,655 --> 00:16:37,895 It's such an important event, 272 00:16:37,895 --> 00:16:40,296 and you're actually late! 273 00:16:40,936 --> 00:16:42,015 What a disgrace! 274 00:16:43,296 --> 00:16:45,176 I'm sorry, Lord Xu. 275 00:16:50,375 --> 00:16:53,655 Last night, the scouts saw His Majesty return. 276 00:16:54,296 --> 00:16:55,296 Could it be... 277 00:17:16,656 --> 00:17:20,376 His Majesty has ended his seclusion! 278 00:17:21,295 --> 00:17:23,856 Greetings, Your Majesty. 279 00:17:23,856 --> 00:17:26,376 May Your Majesty be blessed. 280 00:17:27,376 --> 00:17:28,735 All of you, rise. 281 00:17:36,376 --> 00:17:39,416 Lord Xu, you have more white hair above your ears. 282 00:17:40,656 --> 00:17:42,656 It seems during my ten days of seclusion, 283 00:17:42,656 --> 00:17:47,616 you've worked very hard in managing state affairs. 284 00:17:48,456 --> 00:17:50,696 I do what I should do. 285 00:17:52,376 --> 00:17:53,815 I do trivial things, 286 00:17:53,815 --> 00:17:58,416 while Your Majesty thought of how to govern the country. 287 00:17:59,656 --> 00:18:03,176 Do you know what I've gotten? 288 00:18:03,176 --> 00:18:06,136 I have had the honor of serving three Emperors, 289 00:18:06,136 --> 00:18:10,015 and I have some insights into court affairs. 290 00:18:10,015 --> 00:18:12,055 I guess 291 00:18:12,055 --> 00:18:13,295 that Your Majesty 292 00:18:14,096 --> 00:18:18,055 has read the governing strategies left by the late Emperor. 293 00:18:18,856 --> 00:18:21,735 Very smart of you, Lord Xu. 294 00:18:22,575 --> 00:18:24,216 You truly understand me. 295 00:18:28,176 --> 00:18:31,136 Your Majesty, there is an urgent report. 296 00:18:31,136 --> 00:18:32,335 Please review it, Your Majesty. 297 00:18:47,896 --> 00:18:49,936 This matter is of great importance. 298 00:18:51,015 --> 00:18:54,976 Chief Eunuch You, lead the ministers to the main hall and wait. 299 00:18:54,976 --> 00:18:56,815 Gu Qin and I will be there later. 300 00:18:56,815 --> 00:18:57,815 Yes. 301 00:19:27,015 --> 00:19:30,015 How dare you snore here! What a disgrace! 302 00:19:31,376 --> 00:19:33,136 It's already very late. 303 00:19:33,136 --> 00:19:34,735 I've drunk too much tea. 304 00:19:34,735 --> 00:19:36,815 When will His Majesty arrive? 305 00:19:36,815 --> 00:19:39,216 My lords, please be patient. 306 00:19:39,216 --> 00:19:40,495 His Majesty will be here soon. 307 00:19:41,535 --> 00:19:42,856 Lord Xu. 308 00:19:42,856 --> 00:19:44,856 His Majesty is considerate of your old age 309 00:19:44,856 --> 00:19:46,295 and specially prepared a chair for you. 310 00:20:19,575 --> 00:20:23,015 Gu Qin, what did you talk with His Majesty about? 311 00:20:23,656 --> 00:20:26,376 His Majesty arrives. 312 00:20:55,216 --> 00:20:56,216 Thank you, Your Majesty. 313 00:21:26,456 --> 00:21:29,015 All of you have worked late into the night. 314 00:21:29,616 --> 00:21:31,015 Thank you for your hard work. 315 00:21:31,015 --> 00:21:32,936 When I was in ten-day seclusion, 316 00:21:32,936 --> 00:21:34,696 Lord Xu managed the state affairs. 317 00:21:35,456 --> 00:21:37,535 I have specially prepared a generous gift. 318 00:21:37,535 --> 00:21:38,535 Get it in! 319 00:21:43,360 --> 00:21:45,504 [Capable Minister of State] 320 00:21:52,176 --> 00:21:54,176 What does Your Majesty mean by this? 321 00:21:54,176 --> 00:21:57,255 Do you know that your trusted man, Ding Chong, 322 00:21:58,015 --> 00:22:00,856 used the plaque personally inscribed by you as a protective talisman, 323 00:22:00,856 --> 00:22:04,136 cheated and oppressed the people in Shazhou, 324 00:22:04,136 --> 00:22:05,696 and acted tyrannically? 325 00:22:05,696 --> 00:22:08,055 Your Majesty, Ding Chong told me personally 326 00:22:08,055 --> 00:22:10,856 that he has been shielded by Lord Xu all these years. 327 00:22:10,856 --> 00:22:12,976 [Testimony of Magistrate Wang in Shazhou] This is his criminal evidence. 328 00:22:15,535 --> 00:22:16,696 Absurd! 329 00:22:16,696 --> 00:22:19,255 Official-mafia collusion, selling military equipment? 330 00:22:20,095 --> 00:22:23,575 I know nothing about Ding Chong's actions! 331 00:22:23,575 --> 00:22:25,216 And I've never shielded him. 332 00:22:25,216 --> 00:22:28,856 Wasn't his plaque inscribed by you? 333 00:22:28,856 --> 00:22:32,735 But I can tell this is indeed your handwriting. 334 00:22:38,335 --> 00:22:39,616 Your Majesty. 335 00:22:40,255 --> 00:22:42,416 Lord Xu's men are spread throughout the Ning Empire. 336 00:22:42,416 --> 00:22:44,856 Inevitably, corrupt officials exploit his inscriptions, 337 00:22:44,856 --> 00:22:47,735 and this is not what Lord Xu wants. 338 00:22:48,815 --> 00:22:50,616 Moreover, Shazhou is remote, 339 00:22:50,616 --> 00:22:52,775 and Lord Xu always works very hard 340 00:22:52,775 --> 00:22:53,776 for our nation. 341 00:22:53,776 --> 00:22:56,656 Ding Chong's acts of deception have nothing to do with Lord Xu. 342 00:22:58,735 --> 00:23:01,095 Your Majesty, I'm in charge of the Ministry of War. 343 00:23:01,095 --> 00:23:03,457 Ding Chong, a treacherous guy, made a mistake at work. 344 00:23:03,457 --> 00:23:06,255 As his leader, I'm to blame for my negligence. 345 00:23:06,255 --> 00:23:07,856 It has nothing to do with Lord Xu. 346 00:23:07,856 --> 00:23:10,335 I merely asked one question. 347 00:23:10,335 --> 00:23:13,335 You all defended him. 348 00:23:13,335 --> 00:23:15,055 Is it that I am wrong, 349 00:23:15,055 --> 00:23:17,495 or that Lord Xu cannot be questioned? 350 00:23:17,495 --> 00:23:20,176 Your Majesty, I've served three Emperors. 351 00:23:20,176 --> 00:23:22,055 I swear I'm loyal to our nation. 352 00:23:22,735 --> 00:23:27,896 One of my legs was injured by Zhongwan people while I tried to protect the late Emperor, 353 00:23:27,896 --> 00:23:28,976 affecting my walking. 354 00:23:29,976 --> 00:23:33,696 I rely on my absolute loyalty and numerous achievements 355 00:23:33,696 --> 00:23:35,376 to earn the respect of all officials. 356 00:23:35,376 --> 00:23:38,216 Your Majesty, when you were in Shazhou, 357 00:23:38,216 --> 00:23:40,136 I don't know who deceived you, 358 00:23:40,136 --> 00:23:42,136 or what slanderous whispers you heard 359 00:23:42,136 --> 00:23:45,295 that made Your Majesty so dissatisfied and suspicious of me. 360 00:23:45,936 --> 00:23:48,376 What are you talking about? 361 00:23:49,177 --> 00:23:52,495 I have been in seclusion for ten days in the Sacred Ancestral Hall. 362 00:23:52,495 --> 00:23:55,735 I tried to figure out how to govern. When did I go to Shazhou? 363 00:23:57,897 --> 00:24:01,055 It seems that Your Majesty 364 00:24:01,055 --> 00:24:04,976 learned quite a bit about lying in a remote place. 365 00:24:04,976 --> 00:24:09,495 I remember I did go to Shazhou ten years ago. 366 00:24:09,495 --> 00:24:12,335 Are you perhaps confusing old memories? 367 00:24:12,335 --> 00:24:13,495 I have a witness. 368 00:24:13,495 --> 00:24:15,456 - Where is the witness? - Shen Zhi Shu. 369 00:24:15,456 --> 00:24:17,815 Zhi Shu, have you been to Shazhou? 370 00:24:17,815 --> 00:24:20,416 Yes, Your Majesty. 371 00:24:21,815 --> 00:24:23,936 I was ordered by Your Majesty to inspect Shazhou 372 00:24:23,936 --> 00:24:25,575 and witnessed the chaos there with my own eyes. 373 00:24:25,575 --> 00:24:27,936 I've brought back evidence against Ding Chong and others. 374 00:24:27,936 --> 00:24:29,416 How dare you, Shen Zhi Shu! 375 00:24:29,416 --> 00:24:32,015 That night in the Sacred Ancestral Hall, you impersonated His Majesty, 376 00:24:32,015 --> 00:24:34,616 and it was I who drove you to Shazhou to bring His Majesty back. 377 00:24:34,616 --> 00:24:36,136 Lord Xu, watch your words. 378 00:24:36,136 --> 00:24:38,495 Breaking into the Sacred Ancestral Hall is a grave crime. 379 00:24:38,495 --> 00:24:40,575 You don't have to add another crime on yourself 380 00:24:40,575 --> 00:24:43,775 just to frame me and Shen Zhi Shu. 381 00:24:43,775 --> 00:24:44,976 Your Majesty, please calm down. 382 00:24:44,976 --> 00:24:49,095 Lord Xu is old, and it's inevitable to misremember something. 383 00:24:53,616 --> 00:24:58,815 So, Your Majesty set up a trap for me? 384 00:24:58,815 --> 00:25:00,656 That's not true, Lord Xu. 385 00:25:00,656 --> 00:25:02,735 Your Majesty, I've investigated for a long time 386 00:25:02,735 --> 00:25:04,015 and finally obtained solid evidence. 387 00:25:04,015 --> 00:25:06,896 Wang Qi, the Military Governor of Shazhou, disregarded military regulations. 388 00:25:06,896 --> 00:25:08,416 Without General Gao Meng's knowledge, 389 00:25:08,416 --> 00:25:10,176 he colluded with Liu Ren, the Minister of War, 390 00:25:10,176 --> 00:25:12,095 to embezzle 300,000 taels of military funds. 391 00:25:12,095 --> 00:25:14,696 Wang Qi and Gao Meng are now waiting outside. 392 00:25:14,696 --> 00:25:16,376 They can confront Mr. Liu right now 393 00:25:16,376 --> 00:25:17,775 to clarify the facts. 394 00:25:17,775 --> 00:25:19,335 - Summon them. - Summon them. 395 00:25:22,535 --> 00:25:24,976 - Your Majesty, I'm guilty. - Your Majesty, I'm guilty. 396 00:25:27,656 --> 00:25:28,656 Your Majesty. 397 00:25:29,335 --> 00:25:30,696 I made a mistake. 398 00:25:30,696 --> 00:25:31,775 I'm guilty. 399 00:25:31,775 --> 00:25:32,976 I beg Your Majesty for mercy. 400 00:25:32,976 --> 00:25:35,456 Your Majesty, show mercy! 401 00:25:36,896 --> 00:25:38,136 Lord Xu. 402 00:25:38,136 --> 00:25:41,255 Liu Ren held a key position, but colluded with a border general, 403 00:25:41,255 --> 00:25:44,255 committed corruption, and affected military affairs. 404 00:25:44,255 --> 00:25:46,015 Now with both witnesses and material evidence, 405 00:25:46,656 --> 00:25:48,656 how should he be dealt with according to the law? 406 00:25:48,656 --> 00:25:50,136 Your Majesty, 407 00:25:50,136 --> 00:25:53,095 according to the Laws of Ning Empire, he should be flogged 100 times 408 00:25:53,095 --> 00:25:55,295 and dismissed from office. And all his property shall be confiscated. 409 00:25:55,295 --> 00:25:56,976 But considering Liu Ren has worked for many years-- 410 00:25:56,976 --> 00:25:58,495 Approved. 411 00:25:58,495 --> 00:26:00,696 Do as Lord Xu suggested. 412 00:26:00,696 --> 00:26:03,295 Immediately dismiss Liu Ren and punish him. 413 00:26:03,295 --> 00:26:04,575 Wang Qi, as Military Governor, 414 00:26:04,575 --> 00:26:05,735 sold military equipment 415 00:26:05,735 --> 00:26:07,055 and bribed court officials. 416 00:26:07,055 --> 00:26:08,575 He shall be sentenced to immediate execution. 417 00:26:08,575 --> 00:26:10,775 Although Gao Meng is not mainly involved, 418 00:26:10,775 --> 00:26:13,376 he cannot escape responsibility for poor supervision 419 00:26:13,376 --> 00:26:14,656 and is demoted by one rank. 420 00:26:14,656 --> 00:26:16,416 He will temporarily remain in the army to redeem himself by good service. 421 00:26:16,416 --> 00:26:21,416 All military officials involved in this case should be strictly investigated 422 00:26:21,416 --> 00:26:23,335 with no leniency. 423 00:26:37,055 --> 00:26:38,055 Your Majesty. 424 00:26:38,055 --> 00:26:40,616 The position of Minister of War is crucial. 425 00:26:40,616 --> 00:26:41,656 It cannot be vacant. 426 00:26:41,656 --> 00:26:43,735 Pei Jing He, the Left Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War, 427 00:26:43,735 --> 00:26:45,936 is a capable man, who was selected through the Imperial Exam. 428 00:26:45,936 --> 00:26:47,896 But he was ostracized 429 00:26:47,896 --> 00:26:49,095 because he opposed Liu Ren's autocratic actions. 430 00:26:49,095 --> 00:26:51,656 He was sent to a nominal post like military supervisor, 431 00:26:51,656 --> 00:26:52,815 without real power. 432 00:26:52,815 --> 00:26:57,535 Immediately summon him back to temporarily serve as the Minister of War. 433 00:26:57,535 --> 00:27:00,976 Your Majesty, this position carries great responsibility. 434 00:27:00,976 --> 00:27:04,255 Such a hasty appointment may be improper. 435 00:27:04,255 --> 00:27:06,696 Then let Gu Qin personally supervise it. 436 00:27:06,696 --> 00:27:08,735 Just give rewards for merits and punishments for faults. 437 00:27:08,735 --> 00:27:12,936 I will do my best and live up to Your Majesty's trust. 438 00:27:12,936 --> 00:27:13,936 Good. 439 00:27:18,376 --> 00:27:20,255 It is settled then. 440 00:27:20,255 --> 00:27:21,815 Listen, all of you, 441 00:27:21,815 --> 00:27:23,936 exercise more to keep energetic. 442 00:27:24,815 --> 00:27:29,496 After all, you'll work late often. 443 00:27:29,496 --> 00:27:30,496 Your Majesty. 444 00:27:30,496 --> 00:27:32,055 Farewell, Your Majesty. 445 00:27:32,055 --> 00:27:33,815 Farewell, Your Majesty. 446 00:27:40,832 --> 00:27:42,856 [Porridge distribution] 447 00:27:42,856 --> 00:27:45,856 Ms. Yan's good friend, Meng Ting Hui, got first place in the Provincial Exam. 448 00:27:45,856 --> 00:27:47,535 To celebrate it, we'll give free porridge for three days. 449 00:27:53,376 --> 00:27:54,896 There's enough for everyone. Don't worry. 450 00:27:57,055 --> 00:27:58,376 Here. 451 00:27:58,376 --> 00:27:59,656 Take it easy. 452 00:27:59,656 --> 00:28:00,656 No rush. Everyone will get some. 453 00:28:01,344 --> 00:28:03,376 [Cold medicine] 454 00:28:03,376 --> 00:28:06,495 The weather is cold, so Ms. Yan offers everyone cold medicine. 455 00:28:06,495 --> 00:28:09,055 Get some to avoid catching a cold. 456 00:28:09,055 --> 00:28:10,856 - Here, take it. - What a great person! 457 00:28:10,856 --> 00:28:11,856 Thank you. 458 00:28:16,495 --> 00:28:17,495 Father. 459 00:28:19,696 --> 00:28:20,696 Be careful. 460 00:28:20,696 --> 00:28:23,295 It's Meng Ting Hui who got first place, not you. 461 00:28:23,295 --> 00:28:25,176 Why are you celebrating for her? 462 00:28:25,176 --> 00:28:27,495 It's disgraceful. I'm ashamed of you. 463 00:28:27,495 --> 00:28:28,495 Come back with me. 464 00:28:30,376 --> 00:28:32,095 Now that Bofeng is profitable, 465 00:28:32,095 --> 00:28:33,495 I can do whatever I want. 466 00:28:33,495 --> 00:28:35,255 When spring comes, I will accompany Meng to Metropolitan Exam. 467 00:28:35,255 --> 00:28:36,735 I'll go with her to the capital to extend my business. 468 00:28:36,735 --> 00:28:38,535 You will actually go to the capital with her! 469 00:28:39,816 --> 00:28:42,255 You're out of your mind! 470 00:28:42,255 --> 00:28:43,976 I'm very disappointed in you. 471 00:28:44,696 --> 00:28:45,696 My dear! 472 00:28:46,775 --> 00:28:50,535 Although Fu Zhi is a girl, she has her own ideas. 473 00:28:50,535 --> 00:28:52,416 Don't listen to those old women's rumors 474 00:28:52,416 --> 00:28:54,936 that no man wants a woman working outside. 475 00:28:54,936 --> 00:28:58,656 Even if Fu Zhi never marries, we can afford to support her. 476 00:28:58,656 --> 00:29:00,216 Not marry? 477 00:29:00,216 --> 00:29:03,535 Is she going to hang around with Meng Ting Hui for life? 478 00:29:03,535 --> 00:29:05,735 Children's marriage is arranged by parents. 479 00:29:05,735 --> 00:29:07,535 So I'll decide who she marries. 480 00:29:08,335 --> 00:29:09,335 Fu Zhi. 481 00:29:10,136 --> 00:29:12,815 I'll talk to your father about your marriage. 482 00:29:14,575 --> 00:29:15,976 Don't be angry with him anymore. 483 00:29:19,656 --> 00:29:20,656 My dear. 484 00:29:21,696 --> 00:29:22,696 My dear. 485 00:29:26,255 --> 00:29:27,535 - My dear. - My dear. 486 00:29:27,535 --> 00:29:28,535 Are you alright? 487 00:29:28,535 --> 00:29:31,775 I fell accidentally. It's not Fu Zhi's fault. 488 00:29:31,775 --> 00:29:35,095 After all these years, your ways of framing others haven't changed. 489 00:29:35,095 --> 00:29:36,095 You! 490 00:29:37,856 --> 00:29:38,856 Meng. 491 00:29:38,856 --> 00:29:40,416 Meng Ting Hui. 492 00:29:40,416 --> 00:29:42,136 How dare you stop me! 493 00:29:42,136 --> 00:29:43,136 - I'm warning you! - I... 494 00:29:43,896 --> 00:29:45,055 I'm already the Jieyuan. 495 00:29:45,055 --> 00:29:46,735 I don't need to bow even to the Governor. 496 00:29:46,735 --> 00:29:48,216 If you slap me, 497 00:29:48,216 --> 00:29:51,656 aren't you afraid all people in Shazhou will talk about your rude action? 498 00:29:51,656 --> 00:29:56,936 I can do nothing with you, but can't I discipline my own daughter? 499 00:29:56,936 --> 00:29:58,976 Someone, take Fu Zhi back! 500 00:29:58,976 --> 00:30:00,416 - Meng. - Hold on. 501 00:30:01,056 --> 00:30:04,176 I've told the interim inspector of Shazhou 502 00:30:04,176 --> 00:30:06,015 about your selfless decisions. 503 00:30:06,015 --> 00:30:08,535 To celebrate the exam results, you'll give porridge for three days. 504 00:30:09,136 --> 00:30:11,815 And you've allowed your daughter to go to the capital with me. 505 00:30:12,416 --> 00:30:14,055 This is utter nonsense! 506 00:30:24,735 --> 00:30:26,255 By order of the inspector, 507 00:30:26,255 --> 00:30:28,896 we congratulate Miss Meng on your success. 508 00:30:28,896 --> 00:30:31,416 Thank you very much. 509 00:30:31,416 --> 00:30:34,616 The inspector presents the Yan family with a banner of Honored Family 510 00:30:34,616 --> 00:30:36,656 to commend their kindness. 511 00:30:41,735 --> 00:30:43,535 Thank you very much. 512 00:30:43,535 --> 00:30:45,616 Thank you. 513 00:30:45,616 --> 00:30:46,696 Meng Ting Hui. 514 00:30:47,575 --> 00:30:49,055 You won. 515 00:30:49,055 --> 00:30:50,176 Thank you, Mrs. Yan. 516 00:30:51,216 --> 00:30:52,735 Please tell the inspector 517 00:30:52,735 --> 00:30:54,055 that Mrs. Yan decided 518 00:30:54,055 --> 00:30:56,897 - to copy scriptures 1,000 times-- - 10,000 times. 519 00:30:56,897 --> 00:30:59,176 No, 10,000 times, for me and Fu Zhi 520 00:30:59,176 --> 00:31:02,136 to pray for a smooth journey to the capital. 521 00:31:02,136 --> 00:31:03,136 Nonsense! 522 00:31:11,552 --> 00:31:14,112 [Honored Family] 523 00:31:17,335 --> 00:31:18,416 Thank you, Mr. Yan. 524 00:31:25,495 --> 00:31:27,176 Thank you for your kindness. 525 00:31:27,176 --> 00:31:28,735 Meng, I'm so lucky! 526 00:31:28,735 --> 00:31:30,535 I can go to the capital with you! 527 00:31:31,775 --> 00:31:35,095 I asked the inspector to send the banner in advance. 528 00:31:35,095 --> 00:31:37,936 I knew your father and stepmother would try to stop you. 529 00:31:38,977 --> 00:31:41,095 Meng, you're so good to me! 530 00:31:41,095 --> 00:31:43,735 I'm so lucky to meet you. 531 00:31:45,376 --> 00:31:46,376 People are watching. 532 00:31:54,255 --> 00:31:55,255 Xiang. 533 00:31:56,456 --> 00:31:58,896 I brought you your favorite apricot skin cakes. 534 00:32:02,015 --> 00:32:03,176 I miss you so much. 535 00:32:04,976 --> 00:32:07,015 I miss you holding me in the cage. 536 00:32:07,656 --> 00:32:09,055 [Tomb of Xiang] We kept each other warm. 537 00:32:11,575 --> 00:32:13,295 I miss you playing the flute for me. 538 00:32:14,335 --> 00:32:17,616 You taught me your favorite tune. 539 00:32:20,255 --> 00:32:22,575 That place was like hell, 540 00:32:23,656 --> 00:32:24,656 but you were there. 541 00:32:26,176 --> 00:32:27,535 Wherever you were was my home. 542 00:32:31,015 --> 00:32:32,255 Xiang. 543 00:32:34,055 --> 00:32:35,815 I hate that I was too weak. 544 00:32:38,176 --> 00:32:40,775 I hate that I couldn't protect you back then. 545 00:32:48,775 --> 00:32:49,775 Ting Hui. 546 00:32:51,176 --> 00:32:52,976 You must escape from here. 547 00:32:54,376 --> 00:32:55,656 As far as possible. 548 00:32:56,416 --> 00:32:59,535 Xiang, hold on! 549 00:33:00,216 --> 00:33:02,335 We will definitely escape from here. 550 00:33:02,335 --> 00:33:04,136 We will definitely survive. 551 00:33:39,015 --> 00:33:40,015 Xiang. 552 00:33:42,176 --> 00:33:43,176 Xiang. 553 00:33:45,735 --> 00:33:46,936 Xiang. 554 00:33:49,095 --> 00:33:50,335 Xiang. 555 00:33:51,735 --> 00:33:53,936 Xiang, say something. 556 00:33:53,936 --> 00:33:55,136 Xiang. 557 00:33:57,335 --> 00:34:00,295 What's wrong? Don't scare me. 558 00:34:01,095 --> 00:34:02,535 Xiang. 559 00:34:09,015 --> 00:34:10,816 Hold on, Xiang. 560 00:34:43,296 --> 00:34:44,976 You brat! 561 00:35:00,336 --> 00:35:01,816 How dare you mess with me! 562 00:35:02,615 --> 00:35:04,015 Both of you just die! 563 00:35:06,535 --> 00:35:07,535 Finish her off! 564 00:36:08,215 --> 00:36:09,256 Xiang. 565 00:36:10,856 --> 00:36:15,095 Shazhou has already changed now. 566 00:36:16,856 --> 00:36:20,256 Those evil people finally got their retribution. 567 00:36:25,816 --> 00:36:26,816 Xiang. 568 00:36:28,376 --> 00:36:29,776 I have never forgotten the promise 569 00:36:31,095 --> 00:36:32,416 between us. 570 00:36:35,520 --> 00:36:38,535 [Jieyuan of Shazhou] 571 00:36:38,535 --> 00:36:39,535 Look. 572 00:36:40,936 --> 00:36:42,215 I went to a Women's Academy. 573 00:36:43,215 --> 00:36:44,336 I got first place in the Provincial Exam. 574 00:36:45,095 --> 00:36:47,495 I'm about to go to the capital to take the Metropolitan Exam. 575 00:36:49,175 --> 00:36:51,736 I hear the palace walls there are very high, 576 00:36:51,736 --> 00:36:53,135 and the palace is very big. 577 00:36:53,816 --> 00:36:55,055 But there must be a place 578 00:36:56,376 --> 00:36:58,495 to fulfill our shared aspirations. 579 00:37:01,632 --> 00:37:02,734 [Jieyuan of Shazhou] 580 00:37:07,896 --> 00:37:10,615 I will be a court official. 581 00:37:12,376 --> 00:37:14,376 [Tomb of Xiang] I must make myself strong. 582 00:37:18,256 --> 00:37:19,695 I will protect Fu Zhi. 583 00:37:22,336 --> 00:37:24,535 I will protect the people around me. 584 00:37:27,816 --> 00:37:29,095 I will make our nation a place 585 00:37:30,215 --> 00:37:33,055 where no one can trample on others at will. 586 00:37:37,095 --> 00:37:40,495 I will let people like you and me 587 00:37:43,776 --> 00:37:45,976 be bathed in the bright light. 588 00:37:49,575 --> 00:37:50,575 Ting Hui. 589 00:37:51,896 --> 00:37:53,776 Walk toward the light. 590 00:37:55,535 --> 00:37:57,296 You must survive. 591 00:38:09,015 --> 00:38:10,015 Xiang. 592 00:38:10,776 --> 00:38:14,575 I'm afraid I won't be able to visit you for a long time. 593 00:38:15,695 --> 00:38:20,336 If you miss me, please come to my dreams often. 594 00:38:33,015 --> 00:38:35,015 I hear the capital is very damp, 595 00:38:35,015 --> 00:38:36,896 so I brought you a moisture-proof rhino horn pillow. 596 00:38:37,856 --> 00:38:41,015 Fu Zhi, are you accompanying me to the exam or moving house? 597 00:38:41,015 --> 00:38:42,095 Meng. 598 00:38:42,095 --> 00:38:44,095 We are new in the capital, 599 00:38:44,095 --> 00:38:46,816 so I must make sure you're comfortable there. 600 00:38:46,816 --> 00:38:49,575 Meng, I'm ready. Let's set off. 601 00:38:49,575 --> 00:38:51,095 So ostentatious. 602 00:38:51,095 --> 00:38:53,055 Aren't you afraid of bandits on the way? 603 00:38:53,055 --> 00:38:54,655 [Metropolitan Exam Permit] We have a shield. 604 00:38:55,695 --> 00:38:58,056 Unless those bandits are tired of living, 605 00:38:58,056 --> 00:38:59,695 they won't dare rob a top candidate in the Provincial Exam. 606 00:38:59,695 --> 00:39:01,736 I must make sure my most beloved Meng leaves Shazhou 607 00:39:01,736 --> 00:39:04,257 - in an impressive way. - It'll be a long trip. 608 00:39:04,257 --> 00:39:05,575 Don't worry. 609 00:39:05,575 --> 00:39:08,736 Nobody will block your way to the capital. 610 00:39:08,736 --> 00:39:10,296 We will surely arrive smoothly. 611 00:39:14,416 --> 00:39:16,936 Capital, we're coming! 612 00:39:16,936 --> 00:39:19,575 We're coming! 613 00:39:22,304 --> 00:39:25,760 [Metropolitan Exam Permit] 614 00:39:27,456 --> 00:39:28,456 Come back safely. 615 00:39:45,215 --> 00:39:46,215 Your Majesty. 616 00:39:47,495 --> 00:39:48,856 Here is what you want. 617 00:39:50,256 --> 00:39:51,256 How so? 618 00:39:53,215 --> 00:39:54,575 The list of successful candidates 619 00:39:54,575 --> 00:39:56,736 is the key for Your Majesty to defeat Lord Xu, right? 620 00:39:58,240 --> 00:39:59,240 [List of candidates] 621 00:40:00,296 --> 00:40:01,535 Not bad. 622 00:40:01,535 --> 00:40:03,575 Shen Zhi Li got first place in the capital. 623 00:40:04,575 --> 00:40:06,655 Of course, with the bloodline of our Shen family. 624 00:40:06,655 --> 00:40:08,175 You didn't take the exam, yet she did. 625 00:40:08,175 --> 00:40:09,976 Don't you feel ashamed? 626 00:40:09,976 --> 00:40:10,976 Exactly. 627 00:40:12,095 --> 00:40:13,095 Keep your mouth shut. 628 00:40:19,376 --> 00:40:20,575 Meng Ting Hui? 629 00:40:21,896 --> 00:40:24,095 She actually got first place in Shazhou! 630 00:40:24,095 --> 00:40:28,055 You mean Miss Meng who solved the case with you in Shazhou? 631 00:40:28,055 --> 00:40:29,535 A tough person 632 00:40:29,535 --> 00:40:31,135 should play a key role. 633 00:40:31,135 --> 00:40:33,095 Xu Ting's men are spread throughout the six ministries. 634 00:40:33,095 --> 00:40:37,695 The Imperial Exam is a good opportunity for me to select useful people. 635 00:40:37,695 --> 00:40:40,376 This time, I'll definitely defeat that old fool. 636 00:40:42,336 --> 00:40:45,256 Here's her chance. 637 00:40:45,256 --> 00:40:46,376 Let's see how she takes it to soar high. 638 00:40:57,176 --> 00:40:59,535 The shops here are busier than those in Shazhou. 639 00:40:59,535 --> 00:41:01,695 We must walk around later. 640 00:41:01,695 --> 00:41:03,296 I've long heard about the capital's prosperity. 641 00:41:03,296 --> 00:41:06,095 Now I realize I just learned a little about it from books. 642 00:41:06,095 --> 00:41:07,376 Fu Zhi. 643 00:41:07,376 --> 00:41:10,095 I hear the Huiyin House is on this Changle Street. 644 00:41:10,095 --> 00:41:11,575 Its owner is exactly Situ Xue. 645 00:41:11,575 --> 00:41:12,575 How do you know? 646 00:41:13,535 --> 00:41:16,015 Without thorough preparation, how could I impersonate her well? 647 00:41:20,055 --> 00:41:22,376 Capital, we've really made it! 648 00:41:23,215 --> 00:41:24,856 My name is Yan Fu Zhi. 649 00:41:24,856 --> 00:41:26,736 Her name is Meng Ting Hui. 650 00:41:26,736 --> 00:41:29,495 Capital, here we come! 651 00:41:31,095 --> 00:41:32,095 People are watching. 652 00:41:40,175 --> 00:41:41,495 Welcome! 653 00:41:41,495 --> 00:41:43,095 Welcome! 654 00:41:43,095 --> 00:41:44,535 Welcome! 655 00:41:44,535 --> 00:41:45,856 Welcome! 656 00:41:45,856 --> 00:41:47,296 Welcome! 657 00:41:47,296 --> 00:41:48,776 Welcome! 658 00:41:48,776 --> 00:41:49,776 Stop! 659 00:41:50,936 --> 00:41:52,936 Welcome, both of you! 660 00:41:53,655 --> 00:41:54,655 Shun. 661 00:41:55,976 --> 00:41:58,575 Come on in, and may you succeed. 662 00:41:58,575 --> 00:41:59,626 [Come on in, and May You Succeed] 663 00:42:02,376 --> 00:42:03,976 Listen up, Madam. 664 00:42:03,976 --> 00:42:06,296 This is the Jieyuan from Shazhou! 665 00:42:06,296 --> 00:42:08,055 What a surprise! 666 00:42:08,055 --> 00:42:10,655 It's an honor to have you here! 667 00:42:10,655 --> 00:42:13,816 My guests are all female candidates for the Metropolitan Exam. 668 00:42:13,816 --> 00:42:16,937 There's only one best room left. 669 00:42:16,937 --> 00:42:19,175 Shun, show the honored guest inside. 670 00:42:20,215 --> 00:42:21,215 - Come on in, please. - Come on in, please. 671 00:42:22,696 --> 00:42:23,696 Don't forget my tavern 672 00:42:23,696 --> 00:42:26,015 if you pass the exam. 673 00:42:26,015 --> 00:42:27,015 [Chunman House] Be careful! 674 00:43:07,416 --> 00:43:09,575 To the Huxiao Gang! 675 00:43:10,296 --> 00:43:12,215 To the gang leader! 676 00:43:21,736 --> 00:43:24,215 The gang will become stronger! 677 00:43:24,215 --> 00:43:26,135 Buddies work together! 678 00:43:30,055 --> 00:43:32,376 Sir, the goods have arrived.