1 00:00:07,250 --> 00:00:18,140 Subtitles and Timing brought to you by the Royal Troubles Team ⚜️ @viki.com 2 00:01:25,425 --> 00:01:27,673 [The Princess Royal] 3 00:01:27,673 --> 00:01:29,920 [Adapted from Mo Shu Bai's novel, "The Princess Royal"] 4 00:01:29,920 --> 00:01:32,965 [Episode 25] 5 00:01:33,660 --> 00:01:37,280 Did you talk to Hongde after you came back? 6 00:01:38,020 --> 00:01:39,620 No. 7 00:01:39,620 --> 00:01:42,040 Neither of us has talked to him. 8 00:01:42,040 --> 00:01:45,160 So he was brought to falsely accuse us. 9 00:01:45,160 --> 00:01:49,840 But with Consort Rou's capability, she isn't smart enough to devise this plan. 10 00:01:49,840 --> 00:01:53,600 It's probably Su Rongqing who is behind Consort Rou. 11 00:01:54,640 --> 00:01:56,700 Are you suggesting... 12 00:01:57,840 --> 00:01:59,560 Your Highness. 13 00:02:00,480 --> 00:02:02,300 Young Master Su? 14 00:02:03,360 --> 00:02:05,500 What are you doing here? 15 00:02:06,120 --> 00:02:07,520 The crown prince's wedding is near. 16 00:02:07,520 --> 00:02:10,760 The Ministry of Justice is responsible for security. So, it has been quite busy. 17 00:02:10,760 --> 00:02:14,400 As for me, I was just planning to take a stroll in the Imperial Garden with the excuse of official duties. 18 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:17,300 I didn't expect to meet you here. 19 00:02:19,360 --> 00:02:23,900 I'm here to relax and also think about Chuan'er's wedding. 20 00:02:27,120 --> 00:02:31,440 Chuan'er's wedding is approaching. But he's been sad. 21 00:02:31,440 --> 00:02:39,180 I'm not sure if his marriage with the Shangguan Family is good or bad for him. 22 00:02:41,240 --> 00:02:46,340 It seems like everyone, including myself, is pushing him to make a choice. 23 00:02:46,340 --> 00:02:50,080 Have you considered postponing the crown prince's wedding 24 00:02:50,080 --> 00:02:53,040 to give him more time to decide, Your Highness? 25 00:02:53,040 --> 00:02:55,180 That's an option. 26 00:02:59,600 --> 00:03:04,520 But the crown prince's wedding is a major event of the court. 27 00:03:04,520 --> 00:03:06,740 It's not something we can easily change. 28 00:03:08,200 --> 00:03:12,900 If that's the case, I do have a solution. 29 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:20,480 I remember you only mentioned it to me back then, and didn't take further action. 30 00:03:20,480 --> 00:03:26,200 As for the matter of using Hongde to postpone the crown prince's wedding, no one would know about this. 31 00:03:26,200 --> 00:03:29,320 Besides, we didn't even go to Hongde this time. 32 00:03:29,320 --> 00:03:31,840 But Su Rongqing took preemptive action by using Hongde. 33 00:03:31,840 --> 00:03:35,280 More importantly, how did he know about your intention to postpone the wedding? 34 00:03:35,280 --> 00:03:37,520 That's the problem. 35 00:03:37,520 --> 00:03:41,200 This excuse is exactly the same as what I thought before. 36 00:03:41,200 --> 00:03:44,500 Why use this reason to postpone the crown prince's wedding? 37 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:51,280 And in this new life, he seems to know everything in advance. 38 00:03:53,680 --> 00:03:56,060 Is it all just a coincidence? 39 00:03:56,060 --> 00:03:58,320 So, you are saying... 40 00:03:58,320 --> 00:04:00,920 - Su Rongqing has also returned. - Su Rongqing has also returned. 41 00:04:05,775 --> 00:04:10,050 [I wish to see you, hopefully, in the peach blossom season next year.] 42 00:04:11,280 --> 00:04:16,453 Your Highness, I have endured silently because fate has played a trick on me, 43 00:04:16,453 --> 00:04:20,400 forcing me to choose between my beloved family and you. 44 00:04:20,400 --> 00:04:22,440 I can only avoid tragedy for the Su Family 45 00:04:22,440 --> 00:04:26,060 and stabilize the situation before proposing marriage. 46 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:30,560 Your Highness, 47 00:04:31,360 --> 00:04:36,160 do you understand my feelings? 48 00:04:39,940 --> 00:04:45,060 My longing is so deep that it never ceases throughout days and nights. 49 00:04:46,240 --> 00:04:53,560 I long to see you, hopefully, during the peach blossom season next year. 50 00:04:53,560 --> 00:04:57,860 Why did a heavenly being... end up in the mortal world? 51 00:04:57,860 --> 00:05:03,760 If you don't want those books, they will become someone else's tomorrow. 52 00:05:03,760 --> 00:05:06,080 Those books are too precious. 53 00:05:06,080 --> 00:05:08,840 I am but a humble man with little influence... 54 00:05:09,760 --> 00:05:11,160 I'm unworthy of possessing them just yet. 55 00:05:11,160 --> 00:05:15,640 If one day in the future, I am able to... 56 00:05:22,400 --> 00:05:24,620 I see now. 57 00:05:27,400 --> 00:05:29,960 He actually hid it for so long. 58 00:05:29,960 --> 00:05:32,860 I wondered why he didn't dare to marry me before. 59 00:05:35,280 --> 00:05:37,620 Now, it all makes sense. 60 00:05:44,080 --> 00:05:45,740 Rong Rong, 61 00:05:46,320 --> 00:05:51,820 what I fear isn't that Su Rongqing is as prescient as we are 62 00:05:51,820 --> 00:05:54,980 or takes action before we do. 63 00:05:55,920 --> 00:06:00,600 What I fear is the relationship between you and Su Rongqing, 64 00:06:01,400 --> 00:06:03,820 where I was cast aside for seventeen years. 65 00:06:07,080 --> 00:06:10,320 I am confident I can beat the current Su Rongqing. 66 00:06:10,320 --> 00:06:15,480 But what if it's the Su Rongqing who has been with you for seventeen years? 67 00:06:19,160 --> 00:06:20,780 Pei Wenxuan. 68 00:06:21,420 --> 00:06:23,040 Pei Wenxuan. 69 00:06:25,540 --> 00:06:27,480 Don't overthink it. 70 00:06:27,480 --> 00:06:31,700 Su Rongqing is just an old acquaintance to me. 71 00:06:33,200 --> 00:06:37,400 You know my heart belongs to you. 72 00:06:37,400 --> 00:06:39,640 This has nothing to do with anyone else. 73 00:06:39,640 --> 00:06:41,900 You are my wife. 74 00:06:44,280 --> 00:06:46,000 Yes, I am. 75 00:07:01,520 --> 00:07:03,760 May I know who you... 76 00:07:03,760 --> 00:07:06,380 We're from the Inspectorate Office under Princess Pingyue's order to conduct an investigation. 77 00:07:06,380 --> 00:07:08,660 Please ask Daoist Hongde to come out. 78 00:07:08,660 --> 00:07:14,020 Sir, someone invited Daoist Hongde into the palace a few days ago. 79 00:07:14,020 --> 00:07:17,660 It's just as Her Highness suspected that he's in the palace now. 80 00:07:18,200 --> 00:07:19,380 Sorry for disturbing you. 81 00:07:19,380 --> 00:07:21,220 We need to report this matter to Her Highness promptly. 82 00:07:21,220 --> 00:07:22,880 Yes, sir. 83 00:07:26,200 --> 00:07:29,600 Young Master, the princess has entered the palace. 84 00:07:35,720 --> 00:07:40,840 Take this over and say the prey has appeared. 85 00:07:40,840 --> 00:07:42,400 Yes, Young Master. 86 00:07:42,400 --> 00:07:43,980 Your Highness. 87 00:07:45,680 --> 00:07:49,680 - What is this? - This was sent by Second Young Master Su to be handed to Daoist Hongde. 88 00:07:49,680 --> 00:07:52,940 He said we can't keep Daoist Hongde anymore. 89 00:07:52,940 --> 00:07:57,520 The most important thing now is to prevent Pei Wenxuan from becoming the Vice Minister of Personnel. 90 00:08:04,280 --> 00:08:06,480 Official Su is indeed resourceful. 91 00:08:06,480 --> 00:08:10,800 Why is there no one this wise in the Xiao Family? 92 00:08:10,800 --> 00:08:16,400 Go. Pass this to Daoist Hongde in secret, and have him follow this. 93 00:08:16,400 --> 00:08:18,390 Yes, Your Highness. 94 00:08:18,390 --> 00:08:20,760 [Diligent in Government Affairs and Dedicated to the People] 95 00:08:20,760 --> 00:08:23,000 Greetings, Imperial Father. 96 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:24,640 Rise. 97 00:08:25,280 --> 00:08:29,540 I heard you came to the palace to arrest someone. 98 00:08:29,540 --> 00:08:31,420 Yes, Imperial Father. 99 00:08:32,340 --> 00:08:34,060 Upon receiving multiple reports, 100 00:08:34,060 --> 00:08:36,960 I have been investigating reports alleging that Daoist Hongde of the Qingfeng Taoist Temple 101 00:08:36,960 --> 00:08:39,880 has committed many atrocities under the guise of a Daoist. 102 00:08:39,880 --> 00:08:43,440 I began investigating him, and have collected evidence over the past three months. 103 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:45,460 Now, I've got solid evidence. 104 00:08:45,460 --> 00:08:47,320 So, I went to the Qingfeng Taoist Temple to arrest him. 105 00:08:47,320 --> 00:08:50,740 I didn't expect him to have entered the palace. 106 00:08:52,480 --> 00:08:56,340 Imperial Father, have you heard any slander? 107 00:08:56,340 --> 00:08:58,520 Well, nothing slanderous. 108 00:08:58,520 --> 00:09:00,560 But there was an interesting incident. 109 00:09:00,560 --> 00:09:01,880 Interesting incident? 110 00:09:01,880 --> 00:09:08,480 Someone said you made Hongde lie to postpone the crown prince's wedding. 111 00:09:08,480 --> 00:09:12,160 - Is there such a thing? - Postponing Chuan'er's wedding? 112 00:09:15,200 --> 00:09:18,180 Imperial Father, put aside whether I did such a thing. 113 00:09:18,180 --> 00:09:22,480 As a Daoist, how could he influence the crown prince's wedding date? 114 00:09:29,360 --> 00:09:32,900 Imperial Father, you don't believe me? 115 00:09:34,560 --> 00:09:36,340 Not exactly. 116 00:09:37,160 --> 00:09:44,120 I only heard that this so-called Daoist Hongde has quite a reputation among the common people. 117 00:09:44,120 --> 00:09:48,040 With just any prophecy, he can gain a lot of support. 118 00:09:48,040 --> 00:09:53,600 If he indeed said that the crown prince should not marry in the coming years, many people would believe it. 119 00:09:53,600 --> 00:10:00,220 Then to appease public opinion, Chuan'er's wedding would have to be postponed. 120 00:10:05,040 --> 00:10:10,600 Imperial Father, I do not understand why he would slander me. 121 00:10:12,320 --> 00:10:14,260 Since you say he slandered you, 122 00:10:14,260 --> 00:10:18,840 we'll summon him here so that you can confront each other face-to-face. 123 00:10:18,840 --> 00:10:20,720 All right. 124 00:10:20,720 --> 00:10:23,380 Young Master, I have brought her here. 125 00:10:24,240 --> 00:10:25,700 Do you know what to say? 126 00:10:25,700 --> 00:10:30,020 Sir, he had already explained it to me while we were on the way. 127 00:10:31,200 --> 00:10:33,420 - Send her to the palace. - Yes, Young Master. 128 00:10:33,420 --> 00:10:36,380 Greetings, Your Majesty. 129 00:10:36,380 --> 00:10:39,260 - Greetings, Your Majesty. - Rise. 130 00:10:39,260 --> 00:10:41,220 Thank you, Your Majesty. 131 00:10:41,220 --> 00:10:45,880 Consort Rou, Pingyue said Hongde committed an offense and came to the palace to arrest him. 132 00:10:45,880 --> 00:10:49,500 I shall let you clarify the misunderstanding here in person. 133 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:54,720 Upon hearing the news, I came together with Daoist Hongde. 134 00:10:54,720 --> 00:10:56,480 I invited him here. 135 00:10:56,480 --> 00:11:02,520 If there is no misunderstanding, it is not wrong for Princess Pingyue to take him away. 136 00:11:03,300 --> 00:11:05,100 - Hongde. - Yes, Your Majesty. 137 00:11:05,100 --> 00:11:09,300 You said that people from the Princess's Mansion consulted with you about the crown prince's marriage. 138 00:11:09,300 --> 00:11:11,120 Do you have any evidence? 139 00:11:11,120 --> 00:11:16,480 Your Majesty, these are talisman papers that were delivered to me 140 00:11:16,480 --> 00:11:18,980 by people from the Princess's Mansion. 141 00:11:18,980 --> 00:11:22,480 They were specifically instructed by the prince consort. 142 00:11:26,400 --> 00:11:30,800 It includes the birth charts of the princess and the prince consort, 143 00:11:30,800 --> 00:11:37,900 personally written by the prince consort and sent together with the crown prince's birth charts. 144 00:11:37,900 --> 00:11:43,400 I agreed to it, and just finished drawing the symbols the past few days. 145 00:11:43,400 --> 00:11:46,700 I was just about to send them back to the Princess's Mansion. 146 00:11:46,700 --> 00:11:49,600 Pingyue, take a look too. 147 00:11:49,600 --> 00:11:52,800 On your wedding, I've seen your charts. 148 00:11:52,800 --> 00:11:56,700 - What's your explanation? - I have nothing to explain. 149 00:12:01,980 --> 00:12:05,980 This really is Pei Wenxuan's handwriting. 150 00:12:16,220 --> 00:12:19,500 Imperial Father, I am currently investigating his case. 151 00:12:19,500 --> 00:12:23,240 How could I possibly believe him and go to him for a fortune-telling? 152 00:12:27,100 --> 00:12:32,400 Could it be Pei Wenxuan went to Hongde before? That shouldn't be. 153 00:12:32,400 --> 00:12:36,340 It's indeed hard to say whether it's true or false. 154 00:12:36,340 --> 00:12:41,420 Why don't I take the talisman back and check the handwriting? Then, we will know. 155 00:12:51,180 --> 00:12:54,780 This talisman paper is used by ordinary Taoist temples. 156 00:12:56,460 --> 00:12:59,040 What does it matter whether to check it or not? 157 00:13:03,620 --> 00:13:05,860 What do you mean by that, Your Highness? 158 00:13:05,860 --> 00:13:08,580 The paper used by the Qingfeng Taoist Temple is supplied by the imperial court. 159 00:13:08,580 --> 00:13:12,180 It has a unique fragrance. But this paper doesn't have that. 160 00:13:12,180 --> 00:13:15,340 It's obviously from an ordinary Taoist temple. 161 00:13:15,340 --> 00:13:18,780 I wonder where you stole it from? 162 00:13:18,780 --> 00:13:21,580 Or you were not using the Qingfeng Taoist Temple's paper 163 00:13:21,580 --> 00:13:25,300 but went to other temples to get talisman paper for drawing symbols? 164 00:13:26,400 --> 00:13:28,000 This... 165 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:30,200 - Your Majesty, I... - Imperial Father, 166 00:13:30,200 --> 00:13:34,100 this should be the time when the prince consort went out to play and got it casually. 167 00:13:34,100 --> 00:13:36,200 I don't remember it anymore. 168 00:13:36,200 --> 00:13:41,000 I just don't know why Daoist Hongde wants to frame us. 169 00:13:41,000 --> 00:13:42,900 I... I... 170 00:13:42,900 --> 00:13:47,400 Your Majesty, I'm telling the truth. 171 00:13:47,400 --> 00:13:51,200 Your Majesty, I swear that there's not a word of falsehood. 172 00:13:51,200 --> 00:13:54,300 Haven't you been telling a lot of lies, Wang Caishan? 173 00:13:55,400 --> 00:13:57,900 Wang Caishan. 174 00:13:58,600 --> 00:14:00,800 He is from Qingshui Town. 175 00:14:00,800 --> 00:14:03,400 He used to be a swindler posing as a fortune teller. 176 00:14:03,400 --> 00:14:07,400 Later, he got into an argument, fought with someone, and committed murder. 177 00:14:07,400 --> 00:14:10,400 He abandoned his wife and his mother to wander around. 178 00:14:10,400 --> 00:14:14,600 Later, he claimed to be immortal, swaggering and cheating others for decades. 179 00:14:14,600 --> 00:14:18,100 Finally, he joined the Qingfeng Taoist Temple. 180 00:14:18,780 --> 00:14:21,280 What are you talking about, Your Highness? 181 00:14:21,280 --> 00:14:23,200 I do not understand one bit. 182 00:14:23,200 --> 00:14:26,300 Actually, I also brought a witness here. 183 00:14:26,300 --> 00:14:28,700 - Summon the witness. - Bring Mrs. Wang in. 184 00:14:28,700 --> 00:14:32,800 This... This is simply inexplicable. 185 00:14:36,580 --> 00:14:39,900 Greetings, Your Majesty. 186 00:14:39,900 --> 00:14:42,400 - Rise and speak. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 187 00:14:42,400 --> 00:14:46,200 Tell me. Do you recognize this person? 188 00:14:47,700 --> 00:14:49,400 Husband. 189 00:14:49,400 --> 00:14:53,200 - You're still alive! - Madam. Madam, please watch your manners. 190 00:14:53,980 --> 00:14:57,560 - It's... - You called me "Madam"? 191 00:14:59,400 --> 00:15:03,500 It turns out nothing happened to you. You just didn't want to come back home! 192 00:15:03,500 --> 00:15:06,300 - You're so evil, Wang Caishan. - What are you talking about? 193 00:15:06,300 --> 00:15:08,800 I've taken care of your mother for over ten years. 194 00:15:08,800 --> 00:15:10,700 You scoundrel! Today, I'll... 195 00:15:10,700 --> 00:15:12,300 - Enough! - Someone! 196 00:15:12,300 --> 00:15:15,000 - Your Majesty. - Take them away. 197 00:15:15,000 --> 00:15:18,500 - Your Majesty, Your Majesty! This is... - Your Majesty, 198 00:15:18,500 --> 00:15:23,100 I only heard about his profound Daoist skills, nothing else. 199 00:15:23,100 --> 00:15:24,900 Never mind. 200 00:15:26,600 --> 00:15:28,000 Take them away. 201 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:31,400 Your Majesty, I'm innocent. 202 00:15:31,400 --> 00:15:34,900 - Your Majesty, I'm innocent. This... - Imperial Father, 203 00:15:34,900 --> 00:15:39,500 I request to bring Hongde back to the Inspectorate Office for further questioning. 204 00:15:40,300 --> 00:15:42,200 Permission granted. 205 00:15:42,200 --> 00:15:45,700 Yes, Your Majesty. I'll take my leave. 206 00:15:49,800 --> 00:15:52,200 You shrew! You fool! 207 00:15:52,200 --> 00:15:54,200 You've ruined my future! [Hanqiu Palace] 208 00:15:54,200 --> 00:15:58,100 You bastard. What more do you want? 209 00:15:58,100 --> 00:16:00,000 They all say men are heartless. 210 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:03,000 - I finally understand it's true. - You shrew, you... 211 00:16:03,000 --> 00:16:04,600 All I know is you're just a bastard. 212 00:16:04,600 --> 00:16:06,700 Wait until we're out of the palace, I'll make you suffer. 213 00:16:06,700 --> 00:16:08,500 You darn shrew. 214 00:16:10,300 --> 00:16:16,600 What was the talisman paper with Pei Wenxuan's birth charts and mine used for? 215 00:16:17,460 --> 00:16:21,960 Was it really handwritten by Pei Wenxuan? 216 00:16:24,700 --> 00:16:26,300 What else do you have to say? 217 00:16:26,300 --> 00:16:29,200 I know nothing more should be said about this matter. 218 00:16:29,200 --> 00:16:35,100 But I worry for you and can't help but say more. 219 00:16:36,820 --> 00:16:43,180 Your Majesty, do you know what kind of talisman Daoist Hongde took just now? 220 00:16:44,100 --> 00:16:48,500 It's used to pray for a couple's love to last three lifetimes and be unbroken by life or death. 221 00:16:48,500 --> 00:16:51,600 The talisman paper was written by the prince consort himself. 222 00:16:51,600 --> 00:16:55,200 It also means it was the prince consort who sought the talisman. 223 00:16:55,200 --> 00:17:01,500 Your Majesty, how many men in this world have such feelings, for their wives? 224 00:17:01,500 --> 00:17:06,800 One lifetime is not enough. They vow to be together across three lifetimes. 225 00:17:06,800 --> 00:17:11,400 I remember you once said that Pei Wenxuan was from a humble family. 226 00:17:11,400 --> 00:17:15,300 He is a blade you use to balance the noble families. 227 00:17:15,300 --> 00:17:19,400 He and Princess Pingyue seem to be deeply in love. 228 00:17:19,400 --> 00:17:25,300 But in reality, it's a means for him to manipulate Princess Pingyue. 229 00:17:25,300 --> 00:17:31,400 But now, who manipulates whom between those two? 230 00:17:32,180 --> 00:17:39,780 If Pei Wenxuan truly loves Princess Pingyue, what will happen? 231 00:17:39,780 --> 00:17:41,780 What do you think would happen? 232 00:17:41,800 --> 00:17:43,300 Keep going. 233 00:17:43,300 --> 00:17:50,000 What if Princess Pingyue were loyal to the crown prince and the noble families? 234 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:53,700 In your opinion, what should we do, then? 235 00:17:53,700 --> 00:17:58,200 In my opinion, keeping a tiger around invites trouble. 236 00:17:58,200 --> 00:18:02,000 Since the prince consort is devoted to Princess Pingyue, 237 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:05,600 why doesn't he just be an obedient prince consort? 238 00:18:05,600 --> 00:18:10,200 If Princess Pingyue turns out to be a tiger in the future, 239 00:18:10,200 --> 00:18:13,900 you will have the power to deal with her. 240 00:18:19,100 --> 00:18:22,300 Pei Wenxuan, what are you doing here? 241 00:18:22,300 --> 00:18:24,100 I'm waiting for you. 242 00:18:24,100 --> 00:18:26,000 Perfect timing. 243 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,800 Take a look at this. 244 00:18:33,100 --> 00:18:34,600 Where did you get it? 245 00:18:34,600 --> 00:18:36,300 Hongde gave this to me. 246 00:18:36,300 --> 00:18:38,600 Didn't you write this? 247 00:18:39,400 --> 00:18:40,600 No. 248 00:18:40,600 --> 00:18:45,900 Someone forged my handwriting and set up a situation for you to judge 249 00:18:45,900 --> 00:18:48,000 while distracting you with Daoist Hongde's matters. 250 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:51,000 So you'll overlook the judgment of other matters. 251 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:53,300 They must have another plan. 252 00:18:54,200 --> 00:18:59,000 I guess they already planned to abandon Daoist Hongde long ago. 253 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:02,800 Even Consort Rou had anticipated to be suppressed by me. 254 00:19:02,800 --> 00:19:07,300 Their goal is to make us admit that this talisman belongs to us. 255 00:19:08,060 --> 00:19:10,500 What exactly is this talisman for? 256 00:19:10,500 --> 00:19:13,500 It's a talisman made by an abbot in the Matchmaking Temple in the northern city. 257 00:19:13,500 --> 00:19:18,700 To request one, you must bathe, fast, and recite scriptures for forty-nine days to make a wish. 258 00:19:19,600 --> 00:19:23,600 The meaning of this talisman is for two people on the charm 259 00:19:23,600 --> 00:19:26,900 to form a three-lifetime bond and be bound in life and death. 260 00:19:31,780 --> 00:19:33,640 I was too careless. 261 00:19:35,300 --> 00:19:39,800 Your Highness, I'm not surprised you failed this time. 262 00:19:39,800 --> 00:19:44,200 After all, no one can take precautions against hidden attacks from those who were once close to us. 263 00:19:44,200 --> 00:19:46,700 I should have been more careful. 264 00:19:46,700 --> 00:19:50,200 - Don't be angry with me. - I'm not angry. 265 00:19:50,200 --> 00:19:52,800 But what should we do now? 266 00:19:53,900 --> 00:19:59,000 After Imperial Father sees this talisman, he probably won't believe what you said before. 267 00:19:59,000 --> 00:20:04,500 If we don't do something, we'll be at the end before Chuan'er ascends the throne. 268 00:20:04,500 --> 00:20:07,700 It's all right. There will always be a way. 269 00:20:07,700 --> 00:20:10,200 Do you have any ideas? 270 00:20:10,200 --> 00:20:13,400 Su Rongqing's move was ruthless. 271 00:20:13,400 --> 00:20:18,200 He cut off my sources and ruined my foundation completely. 272 00:20:18,200 --> 00:20:24,200 This talisman... is Imperial Father's most convenient weapon. 273 00:20:25,380 --> 00:20:30,180 But these pieces of evidence now will only raise Imperial Father's suspicion. 274 00:20:30,180 --> 00:20:34,540 Knowing Imperial Father's temperament, he'll definitely test you again. 275 00:20:35,380 --> 00:20:39,820 When that time comes, you must demonstrate loyalty as required. 276 00:20:39,820 --> 00:20:41,480 Understand? 277 00:20:44,240 --> 00:20:46,000 What do you mean? 278 00:20:46,800 --> 00:20:51,800 Are you saying that, if necessary, you would divorce me? 279 00:20:51,800 --> 00:20:53,500 Exactly. 280 00:20:55,400 --> 00:20:57,600 First, we interfered with the promotion in the Ministry of Personnel. 281 00:20:57,600 --> 00:20:59,600 Then, Hongde revealed my relationship with Chuan'er. 282 00:20:59,600 --> 00:21:01,300 Now, this talisman has appeared. 283 00:21:01,300 --> 00:21:03,400 - Imperial Father will definitely be suspicious. - No. 284 00:21:03,400 --> 00:21:05,500 I absolutely won't divorce you. 285 00:21:06,400 --> 00:21:08,200 Show your loyalty to Father. 286 00:21:08,200 --> 00:21:10,300 Our divorce may not necessarily be divorce for real. 287 00:21:10,300 --> 00:21:12,100 Even if Imperial Father really orders us to divorce, 288 00:21:12,100 --> 00:21:15,200 our feelings aren't something a marriage contract can decide. 289 00:21:15,200 --> 00:21:17,900 Are you saying whether we are husband and wife is really not important? 290 00:21:17,900 --> 00:21:19,900 - I never said that. - Then, what do you mean? 291 00:21:19,900 --> 00:21:21,800 There seems to be no other way now. 292 00:21:21,800 --> 00:21:25,000 If you don't do this, you may lose the position of Vice Minister of Personnel. 293 00:21:25,000 --> 00:21:27,200 We cannot divorce because of that. 294 00:21:27,200 --> 00:21:29,000 I won't be the Vice Minister of Personnel, then. 295 00:21:29,000 --> 00:21:30,600 It's not just about being the Vice Minister of Personnel. 296 00:21:30,600 --> 00:21:33,200 You might never hold any position with real power again. 297 00:21:33,200 --> 00:21:36,200 You might not even hold the position of investigating censor. 298 00:21:36,200 --> 00:21:40,300 It's fine if I'm not the Vice Minister of Personnel, an investigating censor, or even the Grand Chancellor. 299 00:21:40,300 --> 00:21:42,200 Whether I hold office or not doesn't matter to me. 300 00:21:42,200 --> 00:21:44,000 I just don't want to divorce you. 301 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:46,100 Then what are you going to do if you don't hold any position? 302 00:21:46,100 --> 00:21:48,700 Return to Luzhou to row boats, pick lotus flowers, and relive the past? 303 00:21:48,700 --> 00:21:51,600 Do you want to live your whole life indecisively? 304 00:21:51,600 --> 00:21:54,800 Listen to me. Relationships require qualifications. 305 00:21:54,800 --> 00:21:59,200 You and Chuan'er's biggest problem is that when you lack ability, you crave things you shouldn't. 306 00:21:59,200 --> 00:22:01,300 When have I desired that I shouldn't? 307 00:22:01,300 --> 00:22:05,700 I just hope my wife won't give up on our marriage like I do. 308 00:22:05,700 --> 00:22:07,100 Is that something I shouldn't desire? 309 00:22:07,100 --> 00:22:09,600 Pei Wenxuan, you're panicking. 310 00:22:09,600 --> 00:22:12,500 You're scared. You don't trust me. 311 00:22:12,500 --> 00:22:15,700 If you trusted me a little more and believed in yourself a little more, you would agree with me. 312 00:22:15,700 --> 00:22:17,200 Fine. 313 00:22:17,200 --> 00:22:19,600 If you really want to divorce me, I don't care anymore. I can fulfill your wish. 314 00:22:19,600 --> 00:22:21,300 - What do you mean by "I"? - But listen, Li Rong. 315 00:22:21,300 --> 00:22:24,600 It's not that I don't trust you. It's that you haven't given me the respect I deserve. 316 00:22:24,600 --> 00:22:27,600 Every time you make a decision, you choose power without hesitating at all. 317 00:22:27,600 --> 00:22:29,800 Have you ever considered my feelings? 318 00:22:29,800 --> 00:22:33,000 Do I even have a place in your heart? No, I don't. 319 00:22:42,020 --> 00:22:46,540 If you insist on thinking like this, there's nothing more for me to say to you. 320 00:22:46,540 --> 00:22:49,180 Fine. All right. No problem. 321 00:22:49,180 --> 00:22:52,180 If you don't want to hold office, then don't. If you want to get killed, then go ahead. 322 00:22:52,180 --> 00:22:55,500 If you're willing to lose to Su Rongqing, I don't mind. 323 00:22:55,500 --> 00:22:57,180 Do you think I care about you that much? 324 00:22:57,180 --> 00:23:01,300 I just want to tell you that love is useless in this situation. The future is important. 325 00:23:01,300 --> 00:23:04,020 But it's all right. You figure it out on your own. I'm not coming back tonight. 326 00:23:04,020 --> 00:23:05,620 If you don't come back, I'll write the divorce letter now. 327 00:23:05,620 --> 00:23:08,140 Go ahead. I'll go and drink on a show boat now. 328 00:23:08,140 --> 00:23:10,020 I'll have eight or ten handsome men keep me company. 329 00:23:10,020 --> 00:23:13,300 If you don't divorce me tomorrow, you're a coward. 330 00:23:24,060 --> 00:23:26,220 Your Highness, where are you going? 331 00:23:26,220 --> 00:23:29,660 I'm going to the lake to find a boat, and then to Nanfeng House to find the most handsome man. 332 00:23:29,660 --> 00:23:31,450 It would be best if he could play some music. 333 00:23:31,450 --> 00:23:34,140 Your Highness, are you really going? 334 00:23:35,580 --> 00:23:40,580 The most important thing now is to find a solution, not to argue with Li Rong. 335 00:23:42,740 --> 00:23:45,920 Young Master, bad news. 336 00:23:45,920 --> 00:23:49,100 The princess went to the lake, rented a show boat, 337 00:23:49,100 --> 00:23:52,760 and invited many men from Nanfeng House. 338 00:23:52,760 --> 00:23:55,980 Nothing major will happen with so many people. 339 00:23:55,980 --> 00:23:57,980 How could you say that? 340 00:23:57,980 --> 00:24:01,440 You can't allow the princess to act recklessly. When there's a first time, there will be a second time. 341 00:24:01,440 --> 00:24:03,920 - There may be many people this time. What if there are fewer next time? - Get out. 342 00:24:03,920 --> 00:24:06,700 - What? - I said, get out. 343 00:24:08,240 --> 00:24:11,940 - Young Master... - Did I not make myself clear enough? 344 00:24:11,940 --> 00:24:13,490 Okay. 345 00:24:15,540 --> 00:24:17,600 This is so frustrating. 346 00:24:25,420 --> 00:24:28,020 - You would divorce me? - Exactly. 347 00:24:28,020 --> 00:24:30,160 Do I even have a place in your heart? No, I don't. 348 00:24:30,160 --> 00:24:31,540 Do you think I care about you that much? 349 00:24:31,540 --> 00:24:36,700 I just want to tell you that love is useless in this situation. The future is important. 350 00:24:59,420 --> 00:25:02,420 Pei Wenxuan, are you all right? 351 00:25:02,420 --> 00:25:04,900 I'm waiting for you in the palace. 352 00:25:04,900 --> 00:25:11,220 If you don't come back, I think it may still be all right. 353 00:25:11,220 --> 00:25:13,860 But I'll still afraid. 354 00:25:13,860 --> 00:25:18,120 Forget it. This letter can't be sent out anyway. 355 00:25:18,120 --> 00:25:20,040 I'll tell you the truth. 356 00:25:20,040 --> 00:25:24,360 How could I be fine if you don't come back? 357 00:25:25,260 --> 00:25:30,260 Pei Wenxuan, I regret letting you leave Huajing. 358 00:25:30,260 --> 00:25:32,440 I'm fine without the Inspectorate Office. 359 00:25:32,440 --> 00:25:36,540 If you don't come back, where should I look for you? 360 00:25:38,320 --> 00:25:42,080 Pei Wenxuan, they all say you're dead. 361 00:25:42,080 --> 00:25:44,200 But I don't believe it. 362 00:25:44,200 --> 00:25:49,400 They wouldn't know how capable and clever you are. 363 00:25:49,400 --> 00:25:52,260 How could those people born in the high clouds understand 364 00:25:52,260 --> 00:25:57,320 the amazing resilience of tender grass breaking through stones? 365 00:25:57,320 --> 00:26:01,000 Moreover, I'm still waiting for you in Huajing. 366 00:26:02,300 --> 00:26:04,500 Pei Wenxuan, do you have no heart? 367 00:26:04,500 --> 00:26:10,000 Li Rong is not like ordinary girls who talk openly about emotions. 368 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:13,600 Even in letters, she rarely mentions it. 369 00:26:13,600 --> 00:26:16,400 But she would set up an ambush at the Butterfly Gorge and drive away Xie Lanqing 370 00:26:16,400 --> 00:26:18,040 for you after the attempted assassination.. 371 00:26:18,040 --> 00:26:20,320 Hoping to please you, she went around meeting a lot of people 372 00:26:20,320 --> 00:26:22,600 just to get you a position as the secretary of examinations. 373 00:26:22,600 --> 00:26:27,000 How can you say she only loves power? 374 00:26:47,340 --> 00:26:49,400 - It looks so pretty. - What did you wish for? 375 00:26:49,400 --> 00:26:51,100 - Let's go. - There's another one there. 376 00:26:51,100 --> 00:26:53,780 - It looks so beautiful. - How beautiful! 377 00:26:53,780 --> 00:26:55,500 Come on, let's go set one off too. 378 00:26:55,500 --> 00:26:57,560 All right. 379 00:26:57,560 --> 00:26:58,900 Let's pick a red one. 380 00:26:58,900 --> 00:27:00,620 All right. 381 00:27:00,620 --> 00:27:03,160 Slow down. Don't run. 382 00:27:07,600 --> 00:27:11,280 Your Highness, all the best places to see lanterns today have been reserved by various families in advance, 383 00:27:11,280 --> 00:27:13,440 instructing their servants to mark out the spots. 384 00:27:13,440 --> 00:27:16,840 We came late, leaving us and the common people in the same lake. 385 00:27:16,840 --> 00:27:20,080 It might be a bit noisy. Your Highness, please don't be angry. 386 00:27:20,080 --> 00:27:23,140 It's all right as long as we're here. 387 00:27:23,140 --> 00:27:24,760 Yes, Your Highness. 388 00:27:33,400 --> 00:27:36,280 - Greetings, Miss. - Greetings, Miss. 389 00:27:37,600 --> 00:27:38,920 Everyone, please rise. 390 00:27:38,920 --> 00:27:41,840 - Thank you, Miss. - Thank you, Miss. 391 00:27:41,840 --> 00:27:43,260 Those who can play music, play. 392 00:27:43,260 --> 00:27:45,640 Those who can sing, sing. Those who can dance, dance. 393 00:27:45,640 --> 00:27:47,100 If you can't do anything, 394 00:27:47,100 --> 00:27:49,760 it's all right if you enjoy yourselves, so long you can liven things up. 395 00:27:49,760 --> 00:27:51,760 - Yes, Miss. - Yes, Miss. 396 00:27:57,180 --> 00:27:58,460 Miss, shall I massage your shoulders? 397 00:27:58,460 --> 00:28:00,140 Shall I massage your legs? 398 00:28:00,140 --> 00:28:01,400 Speaking of which... 399 00:28:01,400 --> 00:28:03,300 - No need. - Miss, is this pressure all right? 400 00:28:03,300 --> 00:28:04,480 No need. 401 00:28:04,480 --> 00:28:07,280 "After retiring from office and returning to his hometown..." 402 00:28:07,280 --> 00:28:12,120 News of me boarding this show boat will reach the palace tomorrow. 403 00:28:12,120 --> 00:28:14,140 If Pei Wenxuan calms down, 404 00:28:14,140 --> 00:28:19,780 he will explain to Imperial Father that our relationship isn't as good as he thinks. 405 00:28:19,780 --> 00:28:22,900 If he can't calm down, he'll probably want a divorce. 406 00:28:22,900 --> 00:28:26,800 "I'm the Earth Deity of the county where you resigned..." 407 00:28:26,800 --> 00:28:28,240 That would be good. 408 00:28:28,240 --> 00:28:30,340 So he won't ruin his future. 409 00:28:30,340 --> 00:28:32,240 "Then why are you here? 410 00:28:32,240 --> 00:28:35,160 I saw the Earth Deity staring blankly at the county magistrate. 411 00:28:35,160 --> 00:28:39,500 Your land has been blown away because you're always blowing hot air. 412 00:28:39,500 --> 00:28:43,040 I can only follow you here." 413 00:28:44,320 --> 00:28:48,060 That's a good story. Go and get your reward later. 414 00:28:48,060 --> 00:28:49,940 Thank you, Miss. 415 00:28:49,940 --> 00:28:56,620 If you like it, how about I perform a magic trick? 416 00:28:56,620 --> 00:28:58,740 A magic trick? 417 00:28:58,740 --> 00:29:05,400 I've been entrusted by someone to entertain you today. 418 00:29:05,400 --> 00:29:07,820 Entrusted by someone? 419 00:29:09,020 --> 00:29:11,040 Please watch, Miss. 420 00:29:12,300 --> 00:29:15,580 At this moment, this box is empty. 421 00:29:16,820 --> 00:29:18,840 Please watch closely. 422 00:29:37,080 --> 00:29:39,300 There's nothing. 423 00:29:45,100 --> 00:29:47,640 - Awesome. - Incredible. 424 00:29:48,500 --> 00:29:50,440 That's amazing. 425 00:29:51,600 --> 00:29:53,760 It's been a while. 426 00:29:55,840 --> 00:30:00,720 Are you satisfied with the special surprise prepared just for you? 427 00:30:04,520 --> 00:30:05,880 You can leave now. 428 00:30:05,880 --> 00:30:07,620 Leave. 429 00:30:09,440 --> 00:30:11,480 Leave now. 430 00:30:13,100 --> 00:30:14,780 Both of you, hurry up. 431 00:30:14,780 --> 00:30:16,520 I'm coming. 432 00:30:18,860 --> 00:30:20,480 Jinglan. 433 00:30:21,380 --> 00:30:24,460 Your Highness. 434 00:30:24,460 --> 00:30:26,620 I know Her Highness has invited people from Nanfeng House. 435 00:30:26,620 --> 00:30:28,720 I'm not here to cause trouble. 436 00:30:28,720 --> 00:30:30,340 Where is she? 437 00:30:33,580 --> 00:30:36,240 I won't ask the second time. 438 00:30:36,240 --> 00:30:38,480 The boat has already set sail. 439 00:30:38,480 --> 00:30:40,300 Which one? 440 00:30:42,020 --> 00:30:43,880 Tell me! 441 00:30:43,880 --> 00:30:47,360 The one in the middle of the lake, with flowers painted on it. 442 00:30:47,360 --> 00:30:49,560 A double-decker boat. 443 00:30:52,900 --> 00:30:54,720 Mister, where's my boat? 444 00:30:54,720 --> 00:30:57,340 Sir, why are you alone? 445 00:30:57,340 --> 00:30:59,618 - Didn't you want to bring your wife along? - Enough talking. 446 00:30:59,618 --> 00:31:00,900 Take me there. 447 00:31:00,900 --> 00:31:02,640 This way, please. 448 00:31:03,820 --> 00:31:05,180 Please keep trouble out. 449 00:31:05,180 --> 00:31:07,180 What are you doing here? 450 00:31:28,240 --> 00:31:31,240 I've been wanting to speak with you for a long time, Your Highness. 451 00:31:31,240 --> 00:31:33,840 But I've never had the chance. 452 00:31:33,840 --> 00:31:36,060 I saw you at the lakeside today. 453 00:31:36,060 --> 00:31:39,300 So, I mingled with the crowd and boarded this boat. 454 00:31:39,300 --> 00:31:43,240 I didn't expect it to be a banquet hosted by you. 455 00:31:43,240 --> 00:31:50,600 Your lifestyle has truly broadened my horizons. 456 00:31:53,280 --> 00:31:55,160 Why aren't you bowing, knowing I'm a princess? 457 00:31:55,160 --> 00:31:57,320 You don't want to reveal your identity. 458 00:31:57,320 --> 00:32:00,440 So I'm just following your wishes. 459 00:32:00,440 --> 00:32:03,630 Stop the nonsense. What do you want from me? 460 00:32:08,600 --> 00:32:10,360 I want to ask you a favor. 461 00:32:10,360 --> 00:32:15,780 I want to seek justice for a friend of mine, Chen Houzhao, from Qingcheng Academy. 462 00:32:17,200 --> 00:32:21,140 What justice do you need help from me? 463 00:32:22,520 --> 00:32:27,120 Chen Houzhao is an old friend of mine who is very talented. 464 00:32:27,120 --> 00:32:30,620 This time in the imperial examination, he topped the local exam, 465 00:32:30,620 --> 00:32:34,660 and was supposed to participate in the metropolitan civil service exam as a candidate. 466 00:32:34,660 --> 00:32:39,680 But the local squire, Xiao Pingzhang, colluded with the authorities to take away his spot, 467 00:32:39,680 --> 00:32:44,520 and let his own son, Xiao Shunwen, take his place and opportunity instead. 468 00:32:44,520 --> 00:32:48,260 My friend traveled to the capital to appeal and was even chased and attacked along the way. 469 00:32:48,260 --> 00:32:52,720 When he finally reached the capital, no official was willing to hear his case. 470 00:32:52,720 --> 00:32:54,720 I have long heard of your reputation. 471 00:32:54,720 --> 00:32:57,720 I know that you're righteous and fair. 472 00:32:57,720 --> 00:33:01,220 I hope you can seek justice for my friend. 473 00:33:25,060 --> 00:33:27,100 Thank you, Eunuch Fu. 474 00:33:31,820 --> 00:33:35,100 I brewed this calming soup myself. 475 00:33:35,100 --> 00:33:36,900 It's your favorite. 476 00:33:36,900 --> 00:33:39,780 Please drink it and rest early. 477 00:33:41,540 --> 00:33:43,180 Thank you. 478 00:34:05,860 --> 00:34:10,460 Do you think you can get no benefit from this case? 479 00:34:10,460 --> 00:34:12,380 Why? 480 00:34:12,380 --> 00:34:14,360 Do you have something to offer? 481 00:34:16,160 --> 00:34:21,240 Most of the things I can offer you aren't to your liking. 482 00:34:21,900 --> 00:34:26,020 But there's only one thing. Let's see if you want it. 483 00:34:26,760 --> 00:34:28,180 Tell me. 484 00:34:28,180 --> 00:34:30,280 You hold a high position and great power. 485 00:34:30,280 --> 00:34:36,040 I was wondering if you were lacking an evening guest for your boat ride tonight? 486 00:34:38,580 --> 00:34:43,860 If you don't mind, I am willing to offer myself as a companion for the night. 487 00:34:50,260 --> 00:34:53,780 Cui Yulang. "Evening guest" and "companion for the night?" 488 00:34:53,780 --> 00:34:56,780 - You're unbelievable. - No, Prince Consort! Let me explain! 489 00:34:56,780 --> 00:34:59,400 Stay still! You'd better stand still! 490 00:35:01,500 --> 00:35:04,000 - Look over there! - Pei Wenxuan! 491 00:35:17,260 --> 00:35:18,780 Let's go. 492 00:35:18,780 --> 00:35:20,260 - What are you doing? - Move aside! 493 00:35:20,260 --> 00:35:22,040 What are you doing? 494 00:35:23,340 --> 00:35:26,140 Pei Wenxuan, where are you taking me? 495 00:35:35,340 --> 00:35:38,900 What are you doing? Stop acting crazy. 496 00:36:03,940 --> 00:36:05,180 Calm down a bit. 497 00:36:05,180 --> 00:36:07,200 Pei Wenxuan is a sensible person. 498 00:36:07,200 --> 00:36:09,900 He won't lose his mind even if he's acting crazy. 499 00:36:09,900 --> 00:36:13,140 Even if he goes crazy tonight and wants to die with me, 500 00:36:13,140 --> 00:36:15,700 there's a proper way to do it. 501 00:36:21,620 --> 00:36:27,540 Why did you come running to me late at night instead of writing the divorce letter at home? 502 00:36:28,780 --> 00:36:30,700 Could it be that after thinking it through, 503 00:36:30,700 --> 00:36:34,040 you've realized you're a despicable person who can't bear to part with me? 504 00:36:40,940 --> 00:36:42,700 Make haste if you have something to say. 505 00:36:42,700 --> 00:36:44,940 Many men are waiting for me. 506 00:36:53,820 --> 00:36:55,460 You want to go back, right? 507 00:36:55,460 --> 00:36:57,660 In your dreams. 508 00:37:04,240 --> 00:37:05,860 Even in your dreams, you won't get anything. 509 00:37:05,860 --> 00:37:09,600 From now on, stay at the Princess's Mansion and be a good wife. 510 00:37:11,340 --> 00:37:12,940 Pei Wenxuan. 511 00:37:13,780 --> 00:37:15,980 Row the boat back. 512 00:37:15,980 --> 00:37:17,760 Go back yourself. 513 00:37:18,300 --> 00:37:19,800 Go. 514 00:37:26,780 --> 00:37:28,260 All right. 515 00:37:30,160 --> 00:37:32,740 I thought you were good at swimming. You can swim back. 516 00:37:32,740 --> 00:37:34,360 You can do it. 517 00:37:36,100 --> 00:37:38,420 What is wrong with you? 518 00:37:41,940 --> 00:37:45,000 What did Cui Yulang mean just now? 519 00:37:46,160 --> 00:37:48,620 Exactly what you heard. 520 00:37:49,500 --> 00:37:51,240 Can't you say something nice to me? 521 00:37:51,240 --> 00:37:53,100 What do you mean by something nice? 522 00:37:54,700 --> 00:37:58,460 Can't you explain to me what you're thinking? Is it that difficult? 523 00:37:58,460 --> 00:38:00,620 That's what I think. 524 00:38:02,160 --> 00:38:05,220 Didn't you say I never had you in my heart? 525 00:38:05,220 --> 00:38:07,340 I just wanted to come out and have fun. 526 00:38:07,340 --> 00:38:10,180 I leased the show boat and I invited those men. 527 00:38:10,180 --> 00:38:11,820 You know what Cui Yulang meant. 528 00:38:11,820 --> 00:38:15,800 He volunteered to be a nighttime companion. What's wrong? Are you upset? 529 00:38:16,980 --> 00:38:20,260 If you're upset, go back and write the divorce letter. 530 00:38:20,260 --> 00:38:25,260 Or you can go to Chunfeng House and find some pretty girls. 531 00:38:25,260 --> 00:38:28,080 Why bother coming here to vent your frustration on me? 532 00:38:30,340 --> 00:38:32,660 How can you humiliate me like this? 533 00:38:33,740 --> 00:38:36,420 Yes, I am humiliating you. What can you do about that? 534 00:38:36,420 --> 00:38:38,180 Say it again. 535 00:38:39,660 --> 00:38:41,080 I am humiliating you. What... 536 00:38:41,080 --> 00:38:42,840 What are you doing? 537 00:38:43,740 --> 00:38:45,260 Let go of me! 538 00:38:54,040 --> 00:38:55,300 What are you doing? 539 00:38:55,300 --> 00:38:57,340 Pei Wenxuan. 540 00:38:57,340 --> 00:38:59,100 What are you doing? 541 00:39:12,380 --> 00:39:14,140 Pei Wenxuan. 542 00:39:16,320 --> 00:39:19,140 Pei Wenxuan, are you crazy? What is wrong with you? 543 00:39:19,140 --> 00:39:22,320 You shameless scum! How dare you do this to me! 544 00:39:22,320 --> 00:39:24,460 You're so disrespectful! 545 00:39:24,460 --> 00:39:27,180 You're an old animal and scum! 546 00:39:27,180 --> 00:39:29,120 You're humiliating me! 547 00:39:31,160 --> 00:39:33,300 Don't come near me! Don't touch me! 548 00:39:33,300 --> 00:39:34,620 - I'm sorry. - Let go of me! 549 00:39:34,620 --> 00:39:36,240 - Pei Wenxuan. - I've read the letters. 550 00:39:36,240 --> 00:39:38,100 The letters you wrote at the Beiyan Pagoda. 551 00:39:40,380 --> 00:39:42,540 I know. 552 00:39:42,540 --> 00:39:44,860 I know you still care about me. 553 00:39:45,860 --> 00:39:48,260 I also know you still like me. 554 00:39:50,100 --> 00:39:52,404 It was a misunderstanding on my part. 555 00:39:56,180 --> 00:39:58,580 But I was still really angry. 556 00:39:58,580 --> 00:40:01,005 I was angry at myself. 557 00:40:02,820 --> 00:40:05,820 Why didn't I realize your feelings earlier? 558 00:40:05,820 --> 00:40:07,300 I should have trusted you. 559 00:40:07,300 --> 00:40:10,300 I should have trusted your feelings for me. But I... 560 00:40:10,300 --> 00:40:15,780 ♫ Tossed about in the waves, unable to escape ♫ 561 00:40:15,780 --> 00:40:19,320 Li Rong, I also get sad. 562 00:40:19,320 --> 00:40:21,616 I also get jealous. 563 00:40:23,260 --> 00:40:25,419 I'm not that generous. 564 00:40:25,980 --> 00:40:28,860 I don't like having other men around you. 565 00:40:28,860 --> 00:40:33,740 I especially don't like your attitude that you can leave me anytime. 566 00:40:35,540 --> 00:40:39,620 Can't you say that you care about me, too? 567 00:40:43,300 --> 00:40:44,700 All right. 568 00:40:45,900 --> 00:40:47,680 I'm sorry. 569 00:40:50,080 --> 00:40:52,077 I don't want this either. 570 00:40:54,220 --> 00:40:56,629 I don't want to make myself so embarrassed. 571 00:40:59,340 --> 00:41:00,918 I'm sorry. 572 00:41:01,580 --> 00:41:05,260 ♫ I will solely love your gaze ♫ 573 00:41:05,260 --> 00:41:07,620 ♫ I'll accompany you till the end of time ♫ 574 00:41:07,620 --> 00:41:10,160 I never said I only wanted power. 575 00:41:11,700 --> 00:41:17,380 Between power and you, I never said power was more important. 576 00:41:17,380 --> 00:41:22,160 I just wanted to find a foolproof way to protect us. 577 00:41:22,820 --> 00:41:25,400 That's why I mentioned divorce. 578 00:41:26,700 --> 00:41:29,840 Because I knew Su Rongqing was plotting against you. 579 00:41:29,840 --> 00:41:32,680 I can't let you fall into his trap. 580 00:41:32,680 --> 00:41:38,360 Maybe I'm not as pure as you, where nothing related to feelings can be traded. 581 00:41:39,240 --> 00:41:41,560 But I'm not heartless. 582 00:41:43,260 --> 00:41:47,660 I also give, care, and have feelings for people. 583 00:41:48,500 --> 00:41:50,420 I just think... 584 00:41:51,140 --> 00:41:55,975 if I like someone, I want him to have a good life. 585 00:41:57,060 --> 00:42:01,385 Even if he's not with me, as long as he's doing well... 586 00:42:01,900 --> 00:42:03,725 it'll be all right with me. 587 00:42:05,820 --> 00:42:10,680 But you all think that I only care about power... 588 00:42:11,660 --> 00:42:15,099 and that I'm cold and indifferent. 589 00:42:16,120 --> 00:42:22,120 So, both you and Chuan'er think saying anything won't hurt me. 590 00:42:24,960 --> 00:42:26,988 But that's not true. 591 00:42:29,480 --> 00:42:31,375 I also care. 592 00:42:33,180 --> 00:42:37,069 I hope that if I'm good to someone... 593 00:42:38,200 --> 00:42:43,450 he can recognize me, like me, and accept me. 594 00:42:44,080 --> 00:42:51,338 I also hope no matter how annoying or how hideous my behavior is... 595 00:42:52,320 --> 00:42:54,518 he will always like me. 596 00:42:57,160 --> 00:42:59,880 I know this is selfish. 597 00:42:59,880 --> 00:43:02,089 But I can't help it. 598 00:43:03,420 --> 00:43:06,640 ♫ Under the ever-growing fireworks ♫ 599 00:43:07,800 --> 00:43:09,375 I think... 600 00:43:12,380 --> 00:43:15,220 I've fallen for you again. 601 00:43:17,680 --> 00:43:20,020 I can't help but like you. 602 00:43:21,560 --> 00:43:23,640 What can I do? 603 00:43:31,320 --> 00:43:33,440 Then like me. 604 00:43:37,360 --> 00:43:42,260 Li Rong, I can change for you. 605 00:43:43,320 --> 00:43:45,480 I just hope... 606 00:43:46,220 --> 00:43:48,760 you can tell me the truth. 607 00:44:03,500 --> 00:44:05,980 Whatever it takes... 608 00:44:07,600 --> 00:44:10,380 I hope to be with you. 609 00:44:25,900 --> 00:44:35,800 Subtitles and Timing brought to you by the Royal Troubles Team ⚜️ @viki.com 610 00:44:35,800 --> 00:44:39,340 ♫ Who gazes up at the sky? ♫ 611 00:44:39,340 --> 00:44:42,820 ♫ Who gazes up at the sky? ♫ 612 00:44:42,820 --> 00:44:46,160 ♫ In the night's piercing winds ♫ 613 00:44:46,160 --> 00:44:49,780 ♫ Why is she singing? ♫ 614 00:44:49,780 --> 00:44:53,220 ♫ The wind caresses the hills ♫ 615 00:44:53,220 --> 00:44:56,630 ♫ The wind causes ripples in the water ♫ 616 00:44:56,630 --> 00:45:03,200 ♫ Moonlight graces passing souls ♫ 617 00:45:31,320 --> 00:45:34,800 ♫ Her pace slows ♫ 618 00:45:34,800 --> 00:45:38,120 ♫ As she walks the long path ♫ 619 00:45:38,120 --> 00:45:41,740 ♫ Memories are forgotten and recall again ♫ 620 00:45:41,740 --> 00:45:45,180 ♫ Gazing idly as the clouds pass ♫ 621 00:45:45,180 --> 00:45:48,620 ♫ She holds a red candle ♫ 622 00:45:48,620 --> 00:45:51,960 ♫ Traversing the thick fog, unafraid ♫ 623 00:45:51,960 --> 00:45:55,520 ♫ Life can be bitter sometimes ♫ 624 00:45:55,520 --> 00:45:59,020 ♫ Experience it and carry on with grace ♫ 625 00:45:59,020 --> 00:46:02,560 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 626 00:46:02,560 --> 00:46:05,940 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 627 00:46:05,940 --> 00:46:11,720 ♫ Neither warmth nor cold will last ♫ 628 00:46:12,880 --> 00:46:16,380 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 629 00:46:16,380 --> 00:46:19,740 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 630 00:46:19,740 --> 00:46:26,200 ♫ The moonlight reflects in her eyes ♫ 631 00:46:54,340 --> 00:47:01,200 ♫ In her gaze, an unwavering faith remains ♫