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[The Princess Royal]

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[Adapted from Mo Shu Bai's novel, "The Princess Royal"]

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[Episode 19]

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Just put the things over there later.

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Brother Tong.

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Jinglan.

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Have you noticed something?

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Since the Prince Consort came back, his relationship with Her Highness has gotten much closer.

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- Of course. 
 - You've noticed it, too?

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Of course. Guess what, last night–

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Ms. Xun Chuan.

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Brother Tong Ye. Jinglan. I want to thank Her Highness in person.

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- Have you seen her? 
 - Why are they so audacious?

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It's because they know you will protect them.

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That's why they dare to falsely accuse loyal ministers and embezzle military provisions and funds.

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If I don't protect them, Your Highness, what worth do you think I have?

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His Majesty has entrusted the Inspectorate Office to you.

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What do you think is backing you up?

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You and I are nothing.

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Whether it's you or me,

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we are just nonentities under the power struggles of the noble families.

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Ms. Xun Chuan.

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Should I go and inform you once the guests have left?

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- No need. Thank you, Brother Tong Ye. 
 - You are welcome.

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I'll take my leave now.

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Take care.

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You are a Grand Chancellor of the nation, and I am the Princess Royal.

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Both of us have the ability to change these rules.

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It's just you are unwilling to do that.

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You are determined to maintain the current situation, unwilling to upset this balance.

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It's because you want to continue playing political games against His Majesty.

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But then what?

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Are you happy to watch the Shangguan Family decay day after day without taking action?

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Since the founding of Great Xia, being ruled by four emperors, the nation has been established for nearly a century.

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The Northwest has been plagued by warfare and disturbances.

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There have also been natural disasters from time to time within the nation.

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It's no longer a nascent dynasty that can take such turmoil caused by you.

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I've never intended for the Shangguan Family and myself to be against each other.

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What I want is simple.

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I want the Shangguan Family to be clean and innocent.

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I want the Shangguan Family's master not to be the puppet of the noble families.

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I want a Shangguan Family that won't hold Chuan'er back in the future and not overstep its bounds.

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That's all I want.

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Do you understand?

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I understand what you're saying, Your Highness.

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But it's simply beyond my ability.

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If you can't do it... what about others?

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What about Shangguan Ya?

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If the Shangguan Family were entirely under your control, could you manage it?

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Rest assured, Your Highness, there's no need for the Inspectorate Office to intervene in our family's matters.

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When we go back today, the entire Shangguan Family will conduct a thorough self-inspection from Huajing to Youzhou.

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If the self-inspection goes smoothly, the crown prince will have no future troubles.

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If it does not...

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Father, you can punish me to explain our clansmen.

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You are still the master of the Shangguan Family.

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Father, what do you think?

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As expected of members of the Shangguan Family,

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you were born with a desire to gain power.

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The future belongs to you young people.

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I am indeed old.

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I'm old.

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Truly old.

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In response to the will of Heaven and time, and blessed by His Majesty's grace,
[Inspectorate Office]

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we gather here today to establish the Inspectorate Office,

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abide by the principles and discipline of the state, and uphold the laws and regulations.

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The foundation of our office lies in the principles of fairness and justice.

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- Yes. 
 - Yes.

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No matter what kind of family you are from,

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those who are capable shall occupy positions in the Inspectorate Office.

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Do you not feel oppressed?

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Oppressed?

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What do you mean by that?

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With such a dominant wife, do you not feel that you're under immense pressure?

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I've heard people say that men all fear such women.

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They prefer someone who's gentle and soft,

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ideally serving as a good wife who stays at home and handles all the family affairs.

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But now, Her Highness appears to require you to play that role.

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What's wrong with staying at home and handling the family affairs?

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Are you not worried about being called spineless or incapable?

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Only the incompetent ones need to use their wives' weaknesses to prove themselves.

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What I desire is for my wife to achieve her aspirations.

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From this day forth, the Inspectorate Office is established

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to guard Great Xia and protect its people.

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If she desires the world, I can give it to her.

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If she wants to live a tranquil life, I can provide that to her too.

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- Guard Great Xia and protect its people. 
 - Guard Great Xia and protect its people.

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Moreover, as her husband, my love for my wife is not about confining her in a gilded cage,

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but being able to offer her opportunities to do whatever she desires without restraint.

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Your words sound quite eloquent.

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But aren't you two friends?

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It seems you still need to make more effort to take your relationship to the next level.

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That's not necessarily true.

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Xun Chuan.

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Yes, Your Highness.

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From now on, I appoint you as the Inspector General of the Inspectorate Office,

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tasked with making inspection tours to the local governments on behalf of our office.

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Yes, Your Highness.

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And if you don't mind, we can invite you to attend our wedding banquet again.

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It won't take long.

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I'll be waiting then.

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To tell you the truth, when I heard they wanted me to enter the palace to be the crown princess,

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I was terrified.

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I thought to myself, "Oh no! My future life will be hopeless."

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Look at my aunt.

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She's been the empress her whole life. That's so pitiful.

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Even though she has power, it's all useless.

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I'd rather stay as the Shangguan Family's young lady,

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enjoying all the delicacies and fine liquor.

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If I enter the palace, I won't be able to hike mountains, fish, or even play polo with my friends.

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Tell me. What's the point of living if I were to enter the palace?

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Just to watch people kowtow in different ways?

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Am I right?

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That makes sense.

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She's drunk.

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Are you leaving soon?

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I won't specifically come and bid a formal farewell to you again.

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It's just that I don't know when we'll meet again after you leave.

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I will do my best to serve you well while I'm away.

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I'm not worried about that.

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Just a reminder though, don't be too straightforward when you're out on your own.

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Your Highness, rest assured.

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I'll proceed cautiously in any situation.

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Actually... Qin Zhenzhen's death might not be a bad thing.

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I've been quite happy following your lead these days.

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Here's a toast to you, Your Highness.

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Thanks for saving my life.

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And this second toast is for to thank you for recognizing my worth.

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Meeting you made me realize that the world is vast,

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and that women can live a different life.

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I understand that you have a vision for the world.

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That's also the world I desire.

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- You shouldn't drink anymore. 
 - This third toast...

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please don't laugh at me.

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It is for my encounter with you and A'Ya.

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I'm here.

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Though our time together has been short,

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in my heart, I already consider both of you as good friends.

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As we face the long journey ahead, I hope we three can live up to this life.

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Live up to this life.

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Live up to this life.

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- Cheers. 
 - Cheers.

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- Your Highness. 
 - Did you see them out?

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Yes. You should get up. The floor is cold.

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Feel it.

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It's warm here now. Come on. Sit here.

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What's on your mind?

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Xun Chuan is leaving tonight.

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You are not the sentimental type.

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Pei Wenxuan,

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I have friends now.

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I have friends and family.

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I'm really happy in this life.

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No matter what the future holds, at least I have what I should have now.

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Don't be upset with what I'm about to say.

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I used to think that Su Rongqing understood me better.

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But in this life, I've realized that it's not true.

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Thank you for understanding me.

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You will always be by my side. Right?

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Su Ronghua.

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Can you walk properly?

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Why are you stumbling like that?

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Oh my! How much have you had to drink?

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I'm not drunk.

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Look, I can walk a straight line.

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- I'm fine. 
 - All right, you're not drunk.

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You're perfectly sober. But could you drink a bit less in the future?

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My friend is leaving.

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How can I not drink for such a big occasion?

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Come on.

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Su Ronghua, you should hold on to me like this.

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Miss Shangguan, this isn't appropriate.

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Are you afraid?

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When have I ever been afraid?

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You're afraid, aren't you?

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Let me tell you.

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The more afraid you are... the less likely I'll let you go.

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I'm going to ruin your reputation and make everyone...

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absolutely everyone, look down on you.

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Shangguan Ya, if you intend to tarnish my reputation,

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I do have a way.

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If you hold my hand and walk out with me, then I will be yours.

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And when you abandon me later, my reputation will definitely be ruined.

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That makes sense.

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Where's your hand?

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Are you taking it seriously?

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Your hand.

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I'm not drunk.

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Su Ronghua.

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You really don't know how to hold someone.

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Slowly.

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Young Master Su, holding our young lady's hand like this might not be appropriate.

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- I... 
 - Qian Ning, it's okay.

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It's all right. All right.

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Qian Ning, don't mention it to anyone else.

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Yes.

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Careful.

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Su Ronghua, your reputation has already been ruined today.

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Yes. From now on, I'm yours.

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- Take good care of your young lady. 
 - Yes, sir.

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Let's go.

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Brother, why are you here?

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I was afraid that you'd get drunk, so I decided to come and pick you up.

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I know my limits.

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All right, let's go home.

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I'm not drunk.

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There's a beautiful full moon tonight.

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Indeed.

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[Princess's Mansion]

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Greetings, General Qin.

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Ms. Xun, are you planning to travel far?

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- I'm making inspection tours to the local governments. 
 - Okay.

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Have a safe journey.

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General Qin,

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you are going back to the Northwest. Right?

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Yes.

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Then, have a safe journey too.

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Please.

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Zhenzhen.

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I know it's you.

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I only want to ask you one question.

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Are you happy now?

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Brother, don't worry.

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I'm doing well.

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At least, I won't be a woman who's going to be trapped in the palace.

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I can also secretly protect the Qin Family.

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Zhenzhen,

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let me take a look at you one more time.

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Brother.

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Remember. Don't push yourself too hard.

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I know.

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You too.

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Go now.

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Someone's still waiting for you at the back door.

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Okay.

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Your Highness.

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How's your injury?

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It's healed. Thank you for asking.

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Are you leaving now?

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Yes.

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If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now.

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Wait.

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I'm sorry.

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I couldn't protect you before.

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It's all right.

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Can you please not leave?

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Give me another chance to protect you.

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This time, I... I won't ask you to enter the palace.

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For the rest of our lives,

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I want to create opportunities to roam the world with you.

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Your Highness,

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some things have already happened and cannot be changed.

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You have your mission, and I have my responsibilities.

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We...

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Can you really not stay?

256
00:23:15,340 --> 00:23:16,880
Yes.

257
00:23:22,340 --> 00:23:26,000
Take care of yourself when you are in the Northwest.

258
00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:30,520
Please remember what I said.

259
00:23:33,300 --> 00:23:35,080
You too.

260
00:23:37,220 --> 00:23:39,260
Keep yourself safe.

261
00:24:00,270 --> 00:24:02,645
[Inspectorate Office]

262
00:24:20,420 --> 00:24:25,500
The evidence is conclusive in the case of embezzlement of military provisions and funds in the Northwest.

263
00:24:25,500 --> 00:24:27,780
Do you plead guilty?

264
00:24:28,320 --> 00:24:30,480
- Yes, we do. 
 - Yes, we do.

265
00:24:32,380 --> 00:24:36,200
Someone. Get their fingerprints.

266
00:24:44,660 --> 00:24:48,420
Who would have thought that this case would involve over seventy court officials?

267
00:24:48,420 --> 00:24:50,140
Imperial Father, you've endured these people for a long time.

268
00:24:50,140 --> 00:24:52,260
Why not take this opportunity to get rid of them completely?

269
00:24:52,260 --> 00:24:54,580
Otherwise, it will be hard to find another chance.

270
00:24:57,660 --> 00:25:01,920
For the sake of the nation, maintaining stability is also very important.

271
00:25:01,920 --> 00:25:05,080
Besides, if we investigate and deal with all these officials accordingly,

272
00:25:05,080 --> 00:25:08,580
I'm afraid even more officials will come to impeach you.

273
00:25:10,500 --> 00:25:12,600
What do I have to fear?

274
00:25:14,300 --> 00:25:20,700
Your Majesty, I must report that Princess Pingyue has broken into a house without permission.

275
00:25:20,700 --> 00:25:23,120
Her Highness had a search warrant.

276
00:25:23,740 --> 00:25:28,440
Princess Pingyue has abused her power and covered up for the Shangguan Family.

277
00:25:28,440 --> 00:25:31,197
The Shangguan Family has already punished themselves by having seventeen people resign from their positions.

278
00:25:31,197 --> 00:25:34,600
What? Do you also want to do it, Official Xie?

279
00:25:40,460 --> 00:25:44,500
Someone reported that on the day the Inspectorate Office was established,

280
00:25:44,500 --> 00:25:50,800
Princess Pingyue wore bright yellow accessories, which was inappropriate.

281
00:25:51,420 --> 00:25:53,920
That's because His Majesty dotes on Princess Pingyue.

282
00:25:53,920 --> 00:25:55,700
He gave it to her.

283
00:25:56,380 --> 00:26:00,100
Sister, though you are a princess, many of these officials have served both His Majesty and the late emperor,

284
00:26:00,100 --> 00:26:02,020
so you should show them more respect.

285
00:26:02,020 --> 00:26:04,260
It's interesting that you say so.

286
00:26:04,260 --> 00:26:07,820
If these officials uphold integrity, and I disrespect them,

287
00:26:07,820 --> 00:26:10,620
the populace will condemn me as harshly as they can.

288
00:26:10,620 --> 00:26:13,060
Perhaps you should ask around at Caishikou.

289
00:26:13,060 --> 00:26:17,820
Then you'll find out all these officials are secretly cursed by the common folk

290
00:26:17,820 --> 00:26:20,020
for taking bribes and bending the law.

291
00:26:20,860 --> 00:26:23,140
Sister, don't you think you're going too far?

292
00:26:23,140 --> 00:26:25,460
- You... 
 - Enough.

293
00:26:25,460 --> 00:26:29,800
As for the others involved, we'll discuss it after Pingyue verifies everything.

294
00:26:31,860 --> 00:26:35,540
It's just that the Qin Family was indeed wrongly accused.

295
00:26:35,540 --> 00:26:37,860
The Qin Family has merits in guarding the border.

296
00:26:38,480 --> 00:26:42,520
Qin Lin is promoted to General of Loyalty and Valor.

297
00:26:42,520 --> 00:26:46,140
Qin Feng will be the Deputy General, and Xiao Su will be the Grand Marshal of the Northwest,

298
00:26:46,140 --> 00:26:49,740
stationed in Chenzhou, commanding the Northwest Army.

299
00:26:53,100 --> 00:26:55,980
Pingyue really is impressive.

300
00:26:55,980 --> 00:27:00,180
She actually has managed to keep those old ministers in line.

301
00:27:00,180 --> 00:27:01,860
I'm very pleased.

302
00:27:02,980 --> 00:27:06,220
Pingyue is indeed clever and capable.

303
00:27:06,220 --> 00:27:10,220
But I think it's because you have a keen eye for talent.

304
00:27:10,220 --> 00:27:12,300
It allows you to utilize her abilities effectively.

305
00:27:20,180 --> 00:27:22,100
Tong Ye.

306
00:27:22,100 --> 00:27:23,420
Hurry up.

307
00:27:23,420 --> 00:27:24,940
Coming.

308
00:27:24,940 --> 00:27:28,600
Look at how impatient you are. I need to get everything prepared, don't I?

309
00:27:29,220 --> 00:27:30,460
Come on.

310
00:27:30,460 --> 00:27:32,460
Be meticulous, okay? I have something important to attend to later.

311
00:27:32,460 --> 00:27:35,460
Don't worry. I'll put in extra effort.

312
00:27:37,920 --> 00:27:39,460
Be gentle, all right? What are you doing?

313
00:27:39,460 --> 00:27:42,300
You want me to be both meticulous and gentle. What exactly do you want?

314
00:27:42,300 --> 00:27:44,380
You're getting harder and harder to please.

315
00:27:53,780 --> 00:27:56,180
This should make it easier.

316
00:27:56,180 --> 00:27:58,960
- How's that? 
 - Not bad.

317
00:28:01,420 --> 00:28:04,860
Once you are done here, prepare a set of nicer-looking nightclothes for me.

318
00:28:04,860 --> 00:28:05,870
Okay.

319
00:28:05,870 --> 00:28:08,960
Also, prepare a cloak.

320
00:28:08,960 --> 00:28:14,520
Sure. Her Highness will like the nice-looking nightclothes.

321
00:28:15,920 --> 00:28:17,860
This Inspectorate Office has just been established. 
 [Wine]

322
00:28:17,860 --> 00:28:20,660
You must have been busy with official duties lately.

323
00:28:21,380 --> 00:28:23,260
You've worked hard.

324
00:28:23,260 --> 00:28:26,480
Well, this time, I've also experienced the life of being an official.

325
00:28:26,480 --> 00:28:28,020
Cheers.

326
00:28:30,700 --> 00:28:36,020
I just feel that, in the past, you were living a carefree life.

327
00:28:36,020 --> 00:28:39,638
Now suddenly taking on this position,

328
00:28:39,638 --> 00:28:46,820
I'm worried you might feel a bit restrained or uncomfortable.

329
00:28:46,820 --> 00:28:50,540
After all, it's His Majesty's decree, so I can't refuse.

330
00:28:50,540 --> 00:28:53,960
The Deputy Supervisor of the Inspectorate Office is basically an overseer.

331
00:28:53,960 --> 00:28:57,900
Among the noble families, no one is more suitable than the Su Family for this position.

332
00:28:59,580 --> 00:29:06,540
However, there are some things I haven't said before, but I know it all in my heart.

333
00:29:06,540 --> 00:29:11,520
The reason I was able to live a carefree life before was because of you.

334
00:29:11,520 --> 00:29:15,480
You took on the burden of being the young master of the Su Family for me.

335
00:29:15,480 --> 00:29:18,980
Looking at it this way, I feel that I'm somewhat incompetent.

336
00:29:18,980 --> 00:29:20,660
What are you talking about, Brother?

337
00:29:20,660 --> 00:29:22,420
I've never thought that way.

338
00:29:22,420 --> 00:29:26,260
Since I was young, I've been used to seeing your smiling face.

339
00:29:26,260 --> 00:29:30,340
I also hope that in the future, you'll have countless reasons to laugh heartily every day.

340
00:29:30,340 --> 00:29:31,820
Cheers.

341
00:29:31,820 --> 00:29:37,000
Well, I also hope that you can find at least one reason to be happy every day.

342
00:29:40,500 --> 00:29:43,920
Speaking of which, this job at the Inspectorate Office isn't bad at all.

343
00:29:43,920 --> 00:29:47,580
Every day, I get to meet a certain lovely lady.

344
00:29:47,580 --> 00:29:49,800
Seeing her always makes me happy.

345
00:29:49,800 --> 00:29:52,000
You should also make an effort.

346
00:30:10,500 --> 00:30:13,840
It's colder today than usual.

347
00:30:13,840 --> 00:30:17,160
Indeed. That's why I specifically asked people to add extra charcoal.

348
00:30:17,160 --> 00:30:20,160
- You are not cold now, are you? 
 - I'm not cold.

349
00:30:20,160 --> 00:30:23,440
But I'm worried that you might feel cold. Why are you wearing such thin clothes?

350
00:30:23,440 --> 00:30:25,800
I'm strong and healthy.

351
00:30:25,800 --> 00:30:27,880
Besides, I don't spend much time outdoors.

352
00:30:27,880 --> 00:30:29,900
These clothes are enough for me.

353
00:30:32,460 --> 00:30:34,940
Let's see how long you can keep up the act.

354
00:30:35,580 --> 00:30:37,180
Let's eat.

355
00:30:37,180 --> 00:30:38,620
Sure.

356
00:30:41,460 --> 00:30:43,320
No cilantro.

357
00:30:43,320 --> 00:30:47,080
Thinly sliced meat. And extra green onions.

358
00:30:47,080 --> 00:30:52,440
Pei Wenxuan has known my habits inside out after living with me all those years.

359
00:30:52,440 --> 00:30:57,640
With such a deep understanding of me, poisoning me to death would have been a piece of cake.

360
00:30:57,640 --> 00:31:00,040
Luckily, he never had that intention back then.

361
00:31:00,040 --> 00:31:02,340
Otherwise, I fear I would have died long ago

362
00:31:02,340 --> 00:31:05,380
and Su Rongqing wouldn't have even had a chance to kill me.

363
00:31:22,100 --> 00:31:23,960
Go ahead and eat.

364
00:31:33,820 --> 00:31:35,700
This fish is very fresh.

365
00:31:47,580 --> 00:31:49,440
Why don't you have some?

366
00:31:49,440 --> 00:31:51,900
It will help keep you warm.

367
00:31:51,900 --> 00:31:55,300
I'm not hungry. I just enjoy watching you eat.

368
00:31:56,880 --> 00:31:58,440
Okay.

369
00:32:01,300 --> 00:32:03,620
The meat today is delicious.

370
00:32:20,760 --> 00:32:22,800
Why are you laughing?

371
00:32:22,800 --> 00:32:24,840
Didn't you say you were not cold?

372
00:32:25,660 --> 00:32:27,420
Eat your food.

373
00:32:28,060 --> 00:32:30,540
Let's take some charcoal out, so we don't end up sick for getting too hot.

374
00:32:30,540 --> 00:32:34,040
I'm freezing to death here. Don't take the charcoal out.

375
00:32:34,040 --> 00:32:36,220
Then, why were you being stubborn?

376
00:32:39,340 --> 00:32:41,340
Once the case is closed, it will be almost the Spring Festival.

377
00:32:41,340 --> 00:32:46,240
The court will grant us a seven-day holiday. Have you thought about how you will spend it?

378
00:32:46,240 --> 00:32:50,200
I don't have time to think about it. I'm busy with the matters of the Inspectorate Office every day.

379
00:32:51,900 --> 00:32:53,920
Do you want to go flower viewing?

380
00:32:54,860 --> 00:32:58,120
Flower viewing? There are flowers all over my yard.

381
00:33:00,860 --> 00:33:03,020
Why are you asking that?

382
00:33:03,020 --> 00:33:04,480
Nothing, just asking casually.

383
00:33:04,480 --> 00:33:07,760
Eat now. Or else, the food will be frozen later.

384
00:33:08,540 --> 00:33:10,740
Could you show it to me one more time?

385
00:33:10,740 --> 00:33:12,440
Show you what?

386
00:33:19,380 --> 00:33:21,980
Your Highness, I'm so tired.

387
00:33:21,980 --> 00:33:24,040
How about you treat me to a gambling session tonight?

388
00:33:24,040 --> 00:33:25,840
What about wooden cards?

389
00:33:26,570 --> 00:33:29,420
[Stop]

390
00:33:34,670 --> 00:33:36,380
[Stop]

391
00:33:41,180 --> 00:33:43,960
Your Highness, I'll go have a look.

392
00:33:43,960 --> 00:33:45,620
Wait.

393
00:33:45,620 --> 00:33:47,880
Your Highness, they probably haven't gone far.

394
00:33:47,880 --> 00:33:49,740
I can catch up to them.

395
00:33:52,100 --> 00:33:56,480
Only desperate people like to purposely make a mystery of simple things.

396
00:33:56,480 --> 00:33:59,800
There's a saying, "Do not pursue a desperate foe."

397
00:34:00,540 --> 00:34:02,080
Let them go.

398
00:34:02,080 --> 00:34:05,260
When we go back, bring more people.

399
00:34:05,260 --> 00:34:07,160
We'll continue interrogating the rest.

400
00:34:07,160 --> 00:34:11,280
The sooner we finish, the sooner you can go out and play. Right?

401
00:34:12,100 --> 00:34:13,580
Let's go.

402
00:34:13,580 --> 00:34:15,280
Yes, Your Highness.

403
00:34:16,940 --> 00:34:21,100
Young Master, are we buying too much here?

404
00:34:21,100 --> 00:34:24,740
We don't often go out shopping. It's a good opportunity to buy some new things for the mansion.

405
00:34:24,740 --> 00:34:27,760
Besides, Her Highness has been working hard on the case lately.

406
00:34:27,760 --> 00:34:29,860
What's wrong with her eating a bit more to replenish her energy?

407
00:34:29,860 --> 00:34:33,200
- It could cause inner heat. 
 - Just shut up.

408
00:34:33,200 --> 00:34:35,420
Take a look at the top-tier rouge.

409
00:34:35,420 --> 00:34:36,820
Take a look. Have a glance.

410
00:34:36,820 --> 00:34:38,820
Take a look at the finest rouge. It will beautify and nourish your skin.

411
00:34:38,820 --> 00:34:40,660
Take a look at the top-tier rouge.

412
00:34:40,660 --> 00:34:44,280
Sir, have a look. This finest rouge beautifies and nourishes the skin.

413
00:34:44,280 --> 00:34:46,920
Take a look. It will beautify and nourish your skin. Everyone, feel free to take a look.

414
00:34:46,920 --> 00:34:49,460
- Are these the newest styles that haven't been seen before? 
 - Of course, sir.

415
00:34:49,460 --> 00:34:51,500
This is the best rouge ever known.

416
00:34:51,500 --> 00:34:53,720
Buying one for your wife will surely help you win her heart.

417
00:34:53,720 --> 00:34:56,160
Watch out, Young Master!

418
00:35:01,300 --> 00:35:02,700
Wait.

419
00:35:03,300 --> 00:35:04,800
He's just a child.

420
00:35:04,800 --> 00:35:07,100
Sir, he's an assassin.

421
00:35:07,100 --> 00:35:10,600
There's an organization that likes to find such people and train them to become assassins.

422
00:35:10,600 --> 00:35:14,200
They may look like children, which easily lowers people's guard.

423
00:35:14,200 --> 00:35:17,600
But in strength and skill, they are fully capable adults.

424
00:35:17,600 --> 00:35:19,500
They are so evil.

425
00:35:19,500 --> 00:35:21,400
It might disturb Her Highness.

426
00:35:21,400 --> 00:35:24,200
Hurry back to the Inspectorate Office and prepare for support.

427
00:35:24,200 --> 00:35:25,800
Yes, sir.

428
00:35:25,800 --> 00:35:30,500
A'Ya, you need to pay close attention in the coming days.

429
00:35:30,500 --> 00:35:33,400
- They're sure to take further action. 
 - Understood.

430
00:35:33,400 --> 00:35:37,300
Your Highness! Your Highness, bad news!

431
00:35:38,100 --> 00:35:40,600
Prince Consort encountered an assassination attempt on the way back to the mansion.

432
00:35:40,600 --> 00:35:42,300
He encountered an assassination attempt?

433
00:35:42,300 --> 00:35:43,700
Your Highness, please don't panic.

434
00:35:43,700 --> 00:35:47,700
You may return to the mansion and take care of the prince consort. I will investigate who did this.

435
00:35:49,100 --> 00:35:51,400
Use whatever means necessary to find them.

436
00:35:51,400 --> 00:35:53,600
I'll execute them myself.

437
00:36:04,400 --> 00:36:09,300
Since I've chosen this path, I'm bound to experience such things.

438
00:36:09,300 --> 00:36:12,200
Don't worry, I'll protect myself.

439
00:36:16,140 --> 00:36:19,620
So, I'll figure out who did this.

440
00:36:24,800 --> 00:36:26,300
Let's eat.

441
00:36:35,500 --> 00:36:37,100
Let me do it.

442
00:36:42,760 --> 00:36:44,760
Let's start with soup.

443
00:36:52,900 --> 00:36:57,200
You usually prefer to have soup before the meal, don't you?

444
00:37:03,140 --> 00:37:05,780
You probably think I don't care about these things. Right?

445
00:37:06,760 --> 00:37:10,160
But I'm also learning to improve.

446
00:37:16,680 --> 00:37:18,240
Here.

447
00:37:20,740 --> 00:37:23,940
All right, that's enough. You should also have some.

448
00:37:23,940 --> 00:37:27,080
I'll manage on my own.  Really, I can handle it myself.

449
00:37:27,080 --> 00:37:30,200
How are you going to manage by yourself? You couldn't even pick things up just now.

450
00:37:30,200 --> 00:37:33,000
- Don't starve yourself. 
 - I'm fine.

451
00:37:33,940 --> 00:37:35,500
Your Highness.

452
00:37:39,260 --> 00:37:41,280
Miss Shangguan has arrived.

453
00:37:42,420 --> 00:37:44,700
Go ahead and see her. I can manage on my own.

454
00:37:45,380 --> 00:37:47,260
If I leave, how will you eat the food?

455
00:37:47,260 --> 00:37:48,880
Don't be stubborn.

456
00:37:49,500 --> 00:37:52,320
Ask A'Ya to wait a bit. I'll go to see her after I finish eating.

457
00:37:54,420 --> 00:37:56,320
Yes, Your Highness.

458
00:37:56,320 --> 00:37:57,960
Open your mouth.

459
00:38:05,580 --> 00:38:09,220
Actually, being injured like this could be quite good.

460
00:38:13,140 --> 00:38:15,580
I mean, the dish tastes really good.

461
00:38:15,580 --> 00:38:17,100
Try it.

462
00:38:20,800 --> 00:38:22,700
Your Highness.

463
00:38:22,700 --> 00:38:26,300
Your Highness, how's the prince consort? Is he seriously injured?

464
00:38:26,300 --> 00:38:27,900
Not that serious.

465
00:38:27,900 --> 00:38:29,400
Why are you here so late then?

466
00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:31,500
It's inconvenient for him to have soup on his own.

467
00:38:32,460 --> 00:38:36,500
Why does my tea taste sour? 
 (Indicates jealousy)

468
00:38:38,600 --> 00:38:40,500
Let's get to the point.

469
00:38:41,200 --> 00:38:44,740
Was the knife that injured the prince consort poisoned?

470
00:38:47,140 --> 00:38:52,220
They just wanted to warn me rather than completely ruin our relationship.

471
00:38:53,200 --> 00:38:57,100
At this point, all they're asking for is a way out.

472
00:38:57,100 --> 00:39:00,400
They are already targeting the prince consort as a mere warning.

473
00:39:00,400 --> 00:39:05,100
If they were serious, then today, the prince consort might...

474
00:39:06,380 --> 00:39:08,460
What are you trying to say?

475
00:39:08,460 --> 00:39:12,100
Your Highness, I'm afraid being too rigid will lead to a downfall.

476
00:39:12,100 --> 00:39:14,240
Perhaps we should take a step back.

477
00:39:18,740 --> 00:39:23,700
If they hadn't taken action, I might have spared them.

478
00:39:25,300 --> 00:39:26,940
But now...

479
00:39:27,940 --> 00:39:31,460
unless I'm dead, it will be them who die.

480
00:39:31,460 --> 00:39:34,320
What do you plan to do?

481
00:39:39,140 --> 00:39:42,580
They're in the dark while we're in the open.

482
00:39:42,580 --> 00:39:44,620
We can't keep up like this.

483
00:39:46,400 --> 00:39:47,600
You go investigate first.

484
00:39:47,600 --> 00:39:52,800
If you can't find anything, we'll lure the enemy in and then trap them.

485
00:39:52,800 --> 00:39:54,500
What will we use as bait?

486
00:39:57,500 --> 00:39:59,040
Me.

487
00:39:59,940 --> 00:40:01,480
Slowly.

488
00:40:04,940 --> 00:40:06,980
I often wonder...

489
00:40:08,380 --> 00:40:12,020
what you would be like as a wife.

490
00:40:14,140 --> 00:40:17,860
You'd probably be a good wife and a loving mother.

491
00:40:18,580 --> 00:40:24,140
Although you are resolute and decisive in the face of difficulties, you are also gentle.

492
00:40:26,340 --> 00:40:32,880
Being taken care of by you for this while makes me feel at home.

493
00:40:44,400 --> 00:40:50,000
I might leave the capital... for a trip in a few days.

494
00:40:51,900 --> 00:40:53,600
Leave the capital?

495
00:40:55,300 --> 00:40:57,200
There have been too many things going on at the Inspectorate Office lately.

496
00:40:57,200 --> 00:40:59,800
I need to get out and clear my mind.

497
00:41:00,900 --> 00:41:03,600
You're going out without taking me with you?

498
00:41:03,600 --> 00:41:06,300
You're injured. You should stay home and rest.

499
00:41:06,300 --> 00:41:07,800
This injury is nothing.

500
00:41:07,800 --> 00:41:10,300
- No, you can't...
- Where are you planning to go?

501
00:41:11,200 --> 00:41:13,000
I haven't decided yet.

502
00:41:13,000 --> 00:41:16,900
No worries. I'll help you think about it.

503
00:41:20,140 --> 00:41:23,180
I need to find a place where it's easy to ambush them.

504
00:41:26,780 --> 00:41:28,260
Young Master!

505
00:41:30,260 --> 00:41:32,420
I found it.

506
00:41:32,420 --> 00:41:34,160
Make some space.

507
00:41:35,900 --> 00:41:37,520
What place is it?

508
00:41:38,900 --> 00:41:40,900
Butterfly Gorge.

509
00:41:42,220 --> 00:41:44,780
There is a river in the gorge and flowers on the shore.

510
00:41:44,780 --> 00:41:46,020
I have inquired about it.

511
00:41:46,020 --> 00:41:49,180
Many literati in Huajing like to go there for an outing.

512
00:41:49,180 --> 00:41:52,660
And they have organized many social activities there. 
 [Butterfly Gorge]

513
00:41:55,220 --> 00:41:56,680
Sounds good.

514
00:42:23,980 --> 00:42:26,660
Your Highness, take a look at this.

515
00:42:26,660 --> 00:42:30,460
This scholar wants to confess his feelings to the girl he likes.

516
00:42:30,460 --> 00:42:32,380
This is clearly a matter that could be resolved with just a few words.

517
00:42:32,380 --> 00:42:35,060
Why make such a big fuss about it?

518
00:42:37,980 --> 00:42:40,840
How could you lack a sense of romance?

519
00:42:40,840 --> 00:42:42,720
What do you mean?

520
00:42:44,180 --> 00:42:45,780
Let me ask you.

521
00:42:45,780 --> 00:42:50,600
What does this scholar want to do after confessing his feelings for the girl?

522
00:42:52,300 --> 00:42:57,400
He wants to spend his life with her?

523
00:42:57,400 --> 00:42:59,200
You're smart.

524
00:42:59,200 --> 00:43:02,600
So, since it's such an important matter, if he just confesses his feelings with a few words,

525
00:43:02,600 --> 00:43:05,800
wouldn't it make the girl feel that she's under-appreciated?

526
00:43:08,260 --> 00:43:09,900
That's true.

527
00:43:13,600 --> 00:43:19,500
It seems that no one has sincerely confessed their feelings to you.

528
00:43:21,540 --> 00:43:24,140
- Aren't you the same? 
 - Of course not.

529
00:43:24,140 --> 00:43:26,600
Many people confessed their feelings to me before.

530
00:43:26,600 --> 00:43:29,000
Who are you talking about? Su Rongqing?

531
00:43:29,000 --> 00:43:38,300
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532
00:43:38,300 --> 00:43:41,800
♫ Who gazes up at the sky? ♫

533
00:43:41,800 --> 00:43:45,400
♫ Who gazes up at the sky? ♫

534
00:43:45,400 --> 00:43:48,700
♫ In the night's piercing winds ♫

535
00:43:48,700 --> 00:43:52,300
♫ Why is she singing? ♫

536
00:43:52,300 --> 00:43:55,740
♫ The wind caresses the hills ♫

537
00:43:55,740 --> 00:43:59,150
♫ The wind causes ripples in the water ♫

538
00:43:59,150 --> 00:44:05,720
♫ Moonlight graces passing souls ♫

539
00:44:33,900 --> 00:44:37,200
♫ Her pace slows  ♫

540
00:44:37,200 --> 00:44:40,600
♫ As she walks the long path ♫

541
00:44:40,600 --> 00:44:44,200
♫ Memories are forgotten and recall again ♫

542
00:44:44,200 --> 00:44:47,600
♫ Gazing idly as the clouds pass ♫

543
00:44:47,600 --> 00:44:51,000
♫ She holds a red candle ♫

544
00:44:51,000 --> 00:44:54,500
♫ Traversing the thick fog, unafraid ♫

545
00:44:54,500 --> 00:44:58,000
♫ Life can be bitter sometimes ♫

546
00:44:58,000 --> 00:45:01,500
♫ Experience it and carry on with grace ♫

547
00:45:01,500 --> 00:45:04,900
♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫

548
00:45:04,900 --> 00:45:08,400
♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫

549
00:45:08,400 --> 00:45:14,450
♫ Neither warmth nor cold will last ♫

550
00:45:15,400 --> 00:45:18,800
♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫

551
00:45:18,800 --> 00:45:22,200
♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫

552
00:45:22,200 --> 00:45:28,900
♫ The moonlight reflects in her eyes ♫

553
00:45:56,820 --> 00:46:03,880
♫ In her gaze, an unwavering faith remains ♫