1 00:01:38,520 --> 00:01:45,320 [Melody of Golden Age] 2 00:01:45,320 --> 00:01:55,480 [The ad is aired at this period of time] 3 00:01:55,480 --> 00:01:58,000 [Episode 3] 4 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:00,200 You've already punished yourself 5 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:03,000 in the Mingtang incident 6 00:02:03,840 --> 00:02:06,800 The entire guard has also been severely punished 7 00:02:07,240 --> 00:02:08,680 The self-immolator has died 8 00:02:09,600 --> 00:02:11,440 Only an elderly person remains in the family 9 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:14,600 Just let it go 10 00:02:17,200 --> 00:02:19,120 You were just married yesterday 11 00:02:19,560 --> 00:02:20,920 The morning reports these days 12 00:02:20,920 --> 00:02:22,080 can be skipped 13 00:02:22,440 --> 00:02:23,920 Stay at home and accompany 14 00:02:23,920 --> 00:02:25,080 your own wife 15 00:02:26,640 --> 00:02:27,440 Yes 16 00:02:27,560 --> 00:02:28,400 I heard that the Grand Minister 17 00:02:28,400 --> 00:02:30,360 investigated the Mingtang fire overnight 18 00:02:30,680 --> 00:02:32,040 And did not return for a night 19 00:02:32,600 --> 00:02:34,040 The Grand Minister serves the Empress Dowager 20 00:02:34,040 --> 00:02:35,320 with loyalty and diligence 21 00:02:36,040 --> 00:02:37,920 It's just a pity for your new bride 22 00:02:38,360 --> 00:02:40,600 The Empress Dowager should allow the Grand Minister 23 00:02:40,800 --> 00:02:42,360 to take a few days off 24 00:02:42,360 --> 00:02:44,640 Seems like this loyalty is fake 25 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:47,320 but he's intentionally neglecting the new bride 26 00:02:48,200 --> 00:02:49,200 The Grand Minister's marriage 27 00:02:49,200 --> 00:02:50,840 was arranged by me 28 00:02:51,240 --> 00:02:53,200 I went to visit 29 00:02:53,480 --> 00:02:54,480 and found that this new bride 30 00:02:54,480 --> 00:02:55,840 had actually run away 31 00:02:56,200 --> 00:02:57,520 The entire Shen Mansion 32 00:02:57,520 --> 00:02:58,160 is even unaware 33 00:02:58,160 --> 00:03:00,240 of where she has gone 34 00:03:02,200 --> 00:03:03,960 Could it be the Yan's bride 35 00:03:04,280 --> 00:03:06,040 who just married into the Grand Minister's residence 36 00:03:06,520 --> 00:03:08,160 has vanished from the world 37 00:03:10,120 --> 00:03:10,960 Vice Manager Lai 38 00:03:11,280 --> 00:03:12,640 How dare you joke in front of 39 00:03:12,880 --> 00:03:13,880 Empress Dowager? 40 00:03:15,240 --> 00:03:16,360 Empress Dowager 41 00:03:16,720 --> 00:03:17,480 Vice Manager Lai 42 00:03:17,480 --> 00:03:19,800 is also worried about the Grand Minister 43 00:03:20,600 --> 00:03:21,720 I heard 44 00:03:21,840 --> 00:03:23,600 the Empress Dowager intends to 45 00:03:23,600 --> 00:03:24,920 grant the Internal Affairs Office more authority 46 00:03:25,360 --> 00:03:26,720 This is a good thing 47 00:03:27,320 --> 00:03:28,680 But the Grand Minister 48 00:03:29,480 --> 00:03:31,280 can't manage the household well 49 00:03:31,920 --> 00:03:34,600 How can he assist the Empress Dowager 50 00:03:35,880 --> 00:03:37,480 in wielding such power? 51 00:03:39,480 --> 00:03:40,480 Lord Shen 52 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,160 What do you think? 53 00:03:44,880 --> 00:03:46,360 What PM Zhang said is true 54 00:03:47,120 --> 00:03:48,080 How can you govern the world 55 00:03:48,960 --> 00:03:50,200 if you don't clean one room? 56 00:03:52,800 --> 00:03:53,840 I'll go back now 57 00:03:53,920 --> 00:03:54,960 to comfort my wife 58 00:03:55,080 --> 00:03:56,360 and handle household matters well 59 00:03:56,720 --> 00:03:58,600 I'll not disappoint the Empress Dowager's expectations 60 00:04:00,960 --> 00:04:01,640 Aren't you going 61 00:04:01,640 --> 00:04:02,920 to investigate all night? 62 00:04:02,920 --> 00:04:04,480 How did you fall asleep without washing up? 63 00:04:05,960 --> 00:04:06,800 Could it be 64 00:04:06,800 --> 00:04:08,800 that the Grand Minister did not enter the bedroom 65 00:04:21,200 --> 00:04:25,760 Yan Xing is your niece, right? 66 00:04:29,760 --> 00:04:31,200 Report to the Empress Dowager 67 00:04:31,880 --> 00:04:32,920 Yan Xing is the daughter of 68 00:04:33,640 --> 00:04:36,079 Madam Jin of the Yan's Family 69 00:04:36,320 --> 00:04:40,640 Madam Jin is actually my sister 70 00:04:44,680 --> 00:04:45,840 Rest assured 71 00:04:46,600 --> 00:04:49,280 Shen Du looks unruly 72 00:04:49,440 --> 00:04:51,520 But he actually has principles 73 00:04:52,200 --> 00:04:53,960 He won't do anything 74 00:04:54,240 --> 00:04:55,840 truly outrageous 75 00:04:56,880 --> 00:04:57,680 Yes 76 00:04:58,520 --> 00:05:00,200 I'll personally go to the Liang's Mansion 77 00:05:05,480 --> 00:05:06,240 Who are you? 78 00:05:06,240 --> 00:05:07,320 Why are you here? 79 00:05:11,880 --> 00:05:12,680 Master Wu 80 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:14,920 I heard there's a case here 81 00:05:15,840 --> 00:05:17,000 There is a case 82 00:05:17,280 --> 00:05:18,440 Is it related to you? 83 00:05:19,120 --> 00:05:19,920 I heard that 84 00:05:20,040 --> 00:05:21,520 yesterday you were carried in a bridal sedan 85 00:05:21,600 --> 00:05:24,080 Said you were marrying into Grand Minister 86 00:05:24,760 --> 00:05:25,400 Why are you coming out today 87 00:05:25,400 --> 00:05:26,720 in wedding clothes? 88 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:29,200 I'm afraid 89 00:05:29,480 --> 00:05:31,200 someone kicked you out, right? 90 00:05:31,200 --> 00:05:31,920 You... 91 00:05:33,600 --> 00:05:34,840 She always makes mistakes 92 00:05:35,000 --> 00:05:36,560 when handling cases 93 00:05:37,640 --> 00:05:38,920 Yan Xing is clever 94 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:41,760 She studied under Chen Wen 95 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,600 She learned a lot about investigating cases from him 96 00:05:43,720 --> 00:05:44,600 All along, 97 00:05:44,600 --> 00:05:46,120 she's helped us a lot 98 00:05:46,320 --> 00:05:47,120 Yes, indeed 99 00:05:49,240 --> 00:05:50,400 Master Wu, Captain Xu, 100 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:52,360 I acted rashly for a moment, 101 00:05:52,520 --> 00:05:53,320 causing offense 102 00:05:53,760 --> 00:05:54,960 I just wanted to come and see 103 00:05:54,960 --> 00:05:55,800 the scene of the crime 104 00:05:55,800 --> 00:05:57,120 and see if there are any clues left 105 00:05:57,640 --> 00:05:59,960 There are specialized personnel for investigations 106 00:06:00,240 --> 00:06:01,400 You, a scribe, 107 00:06:01,800 --> 00:06:03,440 just need to manage the case files properly 108 00:06:03,440 --> 00:06:04,600 What case are you investigating? 109 00:06:04,680 --> 00:06:06,640 Return to the Ministry of Justice first 110 00:06:06,640 --> 00:06:07,680 and change your clothes 111 00:06:08,200 --> 00:06:09,160 Master Wu 112 00:06:10,040 --> 00:06:11,880 You just came back from the western suburbs, right? 113 00:06:12,480 --> 00:06:13,280 Lord 114 00:06:17,120 --> 00:06:17,920 Look 115 00:06:18,400 --> 00:06:19,880 Master Wu, there's a beautiful blue flower 116 00:06:19,880 --> 00:06:21,960 in your sleeve 117 00:06:22,720 --> 00:06:23,560 Look 118 00:06:23,840 --> 00:06:24,560 Looks like the madam 119 00:06:24,560 --> 00:06:26,040 has learned a new embroidery pattern again 120 00:06:32,840 --> 00:06:33,600 Young people 121 00:06:33,600 --> 00:06:34,680 are eager to learn and improve 122 00:06:34,680 --> 00:06:36,000 Quite good 123 00:06:39,760 --> 00:06:41,120 If you wanna investigate the case, 124 00:06:42,240 --> 00:06:43,600 go inside and take a close look 125 00:06:43,920 --> 00:06:46,240 But don't interfere with the investigation 126 00:06:46,440 --> 00:06:47,240 Also, 127 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:49,800 mind your own business 128 00:06:52,480 --> 00:06:53,400 What's going on after all? 129 00:06:53,400 --> 00:06:55,360 How could Wu's wife be embroidering? 130 00:06:55,600 --> 00:06:57,160 His lackey, Feng Gui, 131 00:06:57,200 --> 00:06:58,800 has been frequenting the western suburbs lately 132 00:06:58,800 --> 00:07:00,280 His legs are covered in mud from the suburbs 133 00:07:00,280 --> 00:07:01,520 He even gave him a house deed 134 00:07:01,600 --> 00:07:02,720 Most likely, 135 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:04,480 he's keeping a mistress in the western suburbs 136 00:07:04,680 --> 00:07:05,280 A mis... 137 00:07:06,840 --> 00:07:07,840 Just go 138 00:07:10,440 --> 00:07:11,520 I'm a scribe from the Ministry of Justice 139 00:07:11,520 --> 00:07:12,560 Can I go in and have a look? 140 00:07:12,560 --> 00:07:14,080 If you're not scared, go in 141 00:07:14,440 --> 00:07:15,240 Master 142 00:07:15,280 --> 00:07:16,760 Have you noticed 143 00:07:16,760 --> 00:07:18,160 anything unusual before? 144 00:07:18,600 --> 00:07:20,080 I haven't noticed anything yet 145 00:07:23,960 --> 00:07:24,680 I heard that 146 00:07:24,680 --> 00:07:25,960 when they were just dug up, 147 00:07:26,040 --> 00:07:27,560 they were still tightly embracing each other 148 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:35,600 Both of them 149 00:07:35,760 --> 00:07:36,800 had their hearts dug out 150 00:07:36,800 --> 00:07:37,840 They died from blood loss 151 00:07:39,180 --> 00:07:40,580 The woman's face was slashed, 152 00:07:41,120 --> 00:07:42,400 but she looked peaceful 153 00:07:45,600 --> 00:07:47,040 The man's body was intact, 154 00:07:47,040 --> 00:07:48,160 with blackened skin 155 00:07:48,680 --> 00:07:50,120 From the cuts and bloodstains, 156 00:07:50,200 --> 00:07:51,680 they were made after death 157 00:07:53,280 --> 00:07:54,520 In such weather, 158 00:07:55,400 --> 00:07:56,400 there isn't any bad smell 159 00:07:56,400 --> 00:07:58,040 from their bodies 160 00:07:58,520 --> 00:08:00,120 Even emitting a scent 161 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:01,880 of medicinal herbs mixed in 162 00:08:02,080 --> 00:08:02,880 Yan Xing 163 00:08:03,640 --> 00:08:05,480 Have you gone mad? 164 00:08:05,960 --> 00:08:07,800 How could a corpse have a fragrance? 165 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:08,520 Yan Xing 166 00:08:09,520 --> 00:08:11,320 What she said is all true 167 00:08:16,400 --> 00:08:17,520 This morning, when the young novice 168 00:08:17,600 --> 00:08:18,360 was digging bamboo shoots 169 00:08:18,360 --> 00:08:19,480 outside the temple in the bamboo forest 170 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:20,520 he dug up a corpse 171 00:08:21,040 --> 00:08:22,520 It has been confirmed that the man 172 00:08:22,680 --> 00:08:24,320 is Liang Chenzhong, the eldest son 173 00:08:24,320 --> 00:08:25,960 of fromer Lord Liang from the Ministry of Works 174 00:08:26,560 --> 00:08:27,400 The woman is 175 00:08:27,440 --> 00:08:29,520 Kuang Zhanxin, a musician from Pingkang Hall 176 00:08:29,520 --> 00:08:30,720 Could this be 177 00:08:32,120 --> 00:08:33,160 a suicide for love? 178 00:08:33,800 --> 00:08:34,600 Impossible 179 00:08:35,520 --> 00:08:37,160 The man's skin has turned black 180 00:08:37,480 --> 00:08:39,240 Have you found out what poison he was exposed to? 181 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:41,200 -The poison he was exposed to... -Zhong'er 182 00:08:42,320 --> 00:08:43,120 Zhong'er 183 00:08:45,920 --> 00:08:47,400 Zhong'er 184 00:08:47,400 --> 00:08:49,280 -My child -RIP, Madam Liang 185 00:08:49,280 --> 00:08:50,320 Rest in peace, please 186 00:08:51,520 --> 00:08:52,480 Zhong'er 187 00:08:57,520 --> 00:08:59,400 You just mentioned the poisoning? 188 00:08:59,880 --> 00:09:01,279 The poison he was exposed to, 189 00:09:01,600 --> 00:09:02,520 is the Dripping Guanyin 190 00:09:07,000 --> 00:09:08,160 The cause of death of the son 191 00:09:08,240 --> 00:09:09,120 People from Ministry of Justice, 192 00:09:09,120 --> 00:09:10,160 and Yi Liangren, 193 00:09:10,160 --> 00:09:12,200 will definitely investigate thoroughly 194 00:09:12,520 --> 00:09:13,800 Investigate what? 195 00:09:14,360 --> 00:09:15,160 Old Liang 196 00:09:16,360 --> 00:09:17,320 Please bear with us 197 00:09:18,200 --> 00:09:20,040 I'm sorry 198 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:22,320 Lord Liang, take it easy 199 00:09:24,520 --> 00:09:25,360 Still investigating? 200 00:09:29,640 --> 00:09:31,920 Ximing Temple is a royal temple built by imperial decree 201 00:09:32,640 --> 00:09:33,840 Respected officials 202 00:09:33,840 --> 00:09:34,560 and nobles 203 00:09:34,560 --> 00:09:35,720 all come here to pay respect 204 00:09:36,600 --> 00:09:37,600 In such a situation, 205 00:09:38,760 --> 00:09:40,200 there naturally needs to be an explanation 206 00:09:40,520 --> 00:09:41,320 Right 207 00:09:41,840 --> 00:09:43,680 With Lady Liang causing such a scene, 208 00:09:43,680 --> 00:09:45,160 I've already gone mad 209 00:09:47,200 --> 00:09:48,280 Quickly investigate the case 210 00:09:48,520 --> 00:09:49,560 and close the case 211 00:09:55,680 --> 00:09:56,560 Lu Chuichui 212 00:09:56,720 --> 00:09:57,520 Yes 213 00:09:58,280 --> 00:09:59,080 Just go 214 00:09:59,400 --> 00:10:00,760 And take the verified information 215 00:10:00,760 --> 00:10:01,880 back to the Ministry of Justice for filing 216 00:10:05,720 --> 00:10:08,280 I heard that the abbot of Ximing Temple 217 00:10:08,360 --> 00:10:09,680 has a lot of good tea 218 00:10:10,440 --> 00:10:11,240 Let's go 219 00:10:11,440 --> 00:10:12,920 Let's go ask for some tea 220 00:10:19,960 --> 00:10:21,040 He's still drinking tea? 221 00:10:21,040 --> 00:10:22,440 How dare he still drink tea? 222 00:10:22,920 --> 00:10:23,880 Wu Taiming 223 00:10:23,880 --> 00:10:24,840 No peace at all 224 00:10:25,080 --> 00:10:26,560 What a tyrant 225 00:10:32,480 --> 00:10:33,280 Yan Xing 226 00:10:33,520 --> 00:10:35,400 You've been staring at the corpse for a long time 227 00:10:35,400 --> 00:10:36,040 After you finish looking, 228 00:10:36,040 --> 00:10:37,360 come with me 229 00:10:37,680 --> 00:10:38,400 This Wu Taiming 230 00:10:38,400 --> 00:10:39,960 only knows how to enjoy tea 231 00:10:39,960 --> 00:10:41,560 We can't neglect ourselves either 232 00:10:42,800 --> 00:10:44,920 I'll take you to Furong Hall to listen to a new play 233 00:10:44,920 --> 00:10:45,880 and have good tea 234 00:10:46,800 --> 00:10:48,120 Chuichui, you go back first 235 00:10:48,120 --> 00:10:49,440 I wanna go back to the grave pit 236 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:50,400 and look carefully 237 00:10:51,320 --> 00:10:52,120 Go 238 00:10:52,240 --> 00:10:53,040 Okay 239 00:10:54,160 --> 00:10:54,960 I'm gonna go 240 00:10:58,960 --> 00:11:00,440 Dripping Guanyin 241 00:11:21,760 --> 00:11:22,320 It seems you still 242 00:11:22,320 --> 00:11:23,480 haven't remembered my words clearly 243 00:11:28,720 --> 00:11:29,760 How could I? 244 00:11:29,760 --> 00:11:31,280 You didn't stay in Shen's Mansion 245 00:11:31,600 --> 00:11:32,800 Why are you here? 246 00:11:36,280 --> 00:11:38,040 Although I married into the Shen family 247 00:11:38,040 --> 00:11:39,560 I'm still a scribe of the Ministry of Justice 248 00:11:39,720 --> 00:11:40,720 There has been a murder here 249 00:11:40,720 --> 00:11:41,640 How couldn't I come? 250 00:11:41,680 --> 00:11:42,520 You are just a scribe 251 00:11:42,520 --> 00:11:44,360 without a rank in the Ministry of Justice 252 00:11:44,680 --> 00:11:45,560 Why have you taken on 253 00:11:45,560 --> 00:11:46,600 the responsibility of investigating? 254 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,280 I have never heard of 255 00:11:49,280 --> 00:11:50,520 the Head of Internal Affairs Office 256 00:11:50,520 --> 00:11:51,920 needing to personally put out a fire 257 00:11:51,920 --> 00:11:53,640 and laboring all night for this 258 00:11:53,640 --> 00:11:55,360 And he even missed auspicious timing 259 00:12:02,480 --> 00:12:03,280 Grand Minister 260 00:12:03,320 --> 00:12:04,920 I just inquired about the results of the investigation 261 00:12:05,040 --> 00:12:06,120 There is very little blood in the pit 262 00:12:06,120 --> 00:12:07,280 Most of it is corpse fluid 263 00:12:07,320 --> 00:12:08,120 Liang and Kuang 264 00:12:08,120 --> 00:12:08,840 should have dried blood 265 00:12:08,840 --> 00:12:09,560 after some time 266 00:12:09,560 --> 00:12:10,720 before being brought here 267 00:12:10,800 --> 00:12:12,320 But there're no wheel tracks nearby 268 00:12:12,480 --> 00:12:13,760 instead, there are many footprints 269 00:12:13,880 --> 00:12:15,040 There are numerous pilgrims here 270 00:12:15,560 --> 00:12:17,240 Even King Ying frequents here 271 00:12:17,480 --> 00:12:19,000 Can you discern anything from the footprints? 272 00:12:20,680 --> 00:12:21,760 What about the shovel marks in the pit 273 00:12:22,560 --> 00:12:24,000 Can you determine the approximate time? 274 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,200 It should have been some time 275 00:12:25,200 --> 00:12:27,080 but the investigator says it is hard to judge the time 276 00:12:28,560 --> 00:12:29,560 15th day of the 4th month 277 00:12:33,160 --> 00:12:34,120 How did you know? 278 00:12:34,240 --> 00:12:36,480 Thin on the edge and thick on the top of the earth pit 279 00:12:36,520 --> 00:12:37,960 The point of impact is sharp and the edge is round 280 00:12:38,120 --> 00:12:39,960 The culprit or accomplice 281 00:12:39,960 --> 00:12:40,640 used 282 00:12:40,640 --> 00:12:42,240 a commonly seen round-tipped shovel 283 00:12:42,640 --> 00:12:43,400 The soil under the pit 284 00:12:43,400 --> 00:12:45,160 is loose at the edge and compact in the center 285 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:46,480 The bottom of the pit's soil is compacted 286 00:12:46,480 --> 00:12:48,280 indicating post-rain soil behavior 287 00:12:48,720 --> 00:12:50,040 Today is May eighth 288 00:12:50,200 --> 00:12:52,360 The last rain was on April 15th 289 00:13:12,440 --> 00:13:13,240 Here 290 00:13:14,760 --> 00:13:15,800 When I came out in the morning 291 00:13:15,800 --> 00:13:17,160 I took it from the house 292 00:13:17,160 --> 00:13:18,880 I'll ask the old steward when I get back 293 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:20,440 which shop the candied fruits were bought from 294 00:13:20,440 --> 00:13:21,160 They're so sweet 295 00:13:21,880 --> 00:13:22,360 Here 296 00:13:25,040 --> 00:13:26,120 The variability of the soil is high 297 00:13:26,680 --> 00:13:29,160 Your findings may not be reliable 298 00:13:31,000 --> 00:13:31,840 Look here 299 00:13:34,080 --> 00:13:35,840 There is a soil mark 300 00:13:35,840 --> 00:13:36,920 three feet eight inches off the ground 301 00:13:39,160 --> 00:13:40,800 caused by mud splashing 302 00:13:41,160 --> 00:13:43,200 The bamboo in Ximing Temple is yellow groove bamboo 303 00:13:43,200 --> 00:13:44,080 One day after rain 304 00:13:44,080 --> 00:13:45,520 it can grow an inch or two 305 00:13:45,880 --> 00:13:47,320 The splash is directly opposite the pit 306 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,360 Thicker below and thinner on top of the mark 307 00:13:49,480 --> 00:13:51,200 It unquestionably occurred on that day 308 00:13:51,800 --> 00:13:53,360 Chen Wen has taught you these things? 309 00:13:56,600 --> 00:13:58,640 I'm very attentive to you, lady 310 00:13:59,360 --> 00:14:00,920 After careful investigation 311 00:14:01,540 --> 00:14:02,880 My master said 312 00:14:02,880 --> 00:14:03,920 once the culprit is captured 313 00:14:03,920 --> 00:14:04,840 they will be imprisoned and tried 314 00:14:04,840 --> 00:14:05,880 as it is the responsibility of the Ministry of Justice 315 00:14:05,880 --> 00:14:07,560 So we must try all means to solve the case 316 00:14:07,560 --> 00:14:08,840 It's the responsibility of 317 00:14:08,840 --> 00:14:09,440 any Ministry of Justice personnel 318 00:14:09,440 --> 00:14:10,080 You are just a lowly scribe 319 00:14:10,080 --> 00:14:11,560 without rank 320 00:14:11,880 --> 00:14:12,960 The responsibility of the Ministry of Justice 321 00:14:13,320 --> 00:14:15,080 will never fall on you 322 00:14:15,080 --> 00:14:16,480 We just got married yesterday 323 00:14:16,640 --> 00:14:18,120 So go back to Shen's Mansion with me 324 00:14:18,600 --> 00:14:20,480 Learn well the duties of a new bride 325 00:14:22,460 --> 00:14:24,840 You hastily welcomed the wedding 326 00:14:24,840 --> 00:14:26,520 Now the whole town of Xiang'an knows 327 00:14:26,520 --> 00:14:28,200 that you didn't even like me 328 00:14:28,320 --> 00:14:29,280 But ironically, 329 00:14:29,320 --> 00:14:30,200 I don't particularly 330 00:14:30,200 --> 00:14:32,000 favor you, Grand Minister 331 00:14:32,040 --> 00:14:33,200 So from now on, 332 00:14:33,200 --> 00:14:34,520 let's each mind our own business 333 00:14:34,520 --> 00:14:35,480 without interfering with each other 334 00:14:35,640 --> 00:14:36,800 Grand Minister, no need to worry 335 00:14:36,800 --> 00:14:37,920 whichever responsibility I'll bear 336 00:14:38,200 --> 00:14:39,200 It seems that today 337 00:14:40,240 --> 00:14:42,720 I have to worry about this 338 00:14:45,000 --> 00:14:45,800 Shen Du 339 00:14:47,560 --> 00:14:48,440 Let me go! 340 00:14:49,800 --> 00:14:50,600 Shen Du! 341 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,960 Let me down! 342 00:14:56,960 --> 00:14:58,560 Shen Du 343 00:14:59,400 --> 00:15:00,440 What are you doing? 344 00:15:02,640 --> 00:15:03,520 What do you want? 345 00:15:05,440 --> 00:15:06,800 It has to be Ximing Temple 346 00:15:07,720 --> 00:15:08,560 You can't get such good tea 347 00:15:08,560 --> 00:15:09,520 in the yamen 348 00:15:10,780 --> 00:15:11,920 How unfortunate 349 00:15:11,920 --> 00:15:12,520 to marry a wife 350 00:15:12,520 --> 00:15:14,000 devoted only to public duties 351 00:15:14,520 --> 00:15:16,280 I can only take her back home to care for 352 00:15:16,480 --> 00:15:17,680 Let me down quickly! 353 00:15:18,720 --> 00:15:19,920 The scenery is nice 354 00:15:21,680 --> 00:15:23,120 Shen Du, what are you gonna do? 355 00:15:23,800 --> 00:15:25,160 Let me down quickly! 356 00:15:26,400 --> 00:15:27,840 Madam, be obedient 357 00:15:28,160 --> 00:15:28,960 Otherwise, 358 00:15:29,760 --> 00:15:31,400 I'll publicly display our affection 359 00:15:34,520 --> 00:15:35,320 Then... 360 00:15:35,680 --> 00:15:37,400 Is that Yan Xing? 361 00:15:37,440 --> 00:15:38,920 And the other is... 362 00:15:40,360 --> 00:15:41,360 Grand Minister Shen 363 00:15:49,560 --> 00:15:51,840 Wasn't it said that 364 00:15:52,080 --> 00:15:52,880 White Impermanence threatened Madam Shen 365 00:15:52,880 --> 00:15:54,640 with a knife on the day of his wedding? 366 00:15:54,640 --> 00:15:56,400 It seems like it's all just rumors 367 00:15:57,560 --> 00:15:58,360 Now, 368 00:15:58,760 --> 00:15:59,360 you are already 369 00:15:59,360 --> 00:16:00,960 Madam Shen in everyone's eyes 370 00:16:01,600 --> 00:16:02,520 Since you're involved now, 371 00:16:03,000 --> 00:16:05,040 there's no turning back 372 00:16:06,040 --> 00:16:07,360 To take the blame 373 00:16:08,040 --> 00:16:09,560 Wha you're trying to preserve 374 00:16:09,920 --> 00:16:12,860 is your reputation as a good husband? 375 00:16:13,240 --> 00:16:14,520 Our newlywed days 376 00:16:14,640 --> 00:16:15,920 should be harmonious 377 00:16:16,920 --> 00:16:17,720 Today, 378 00:16:18,120 --> 00:16:19,320 I'll make sure both you 379 00:16:20,320 --> 00:16:22,480 and those behind you are satisfied 380 00:16:23,840 --> 00:16:25,360 The Internal Affairs handle countless matters daily, 381 00:16:25,480 --> 00:16:26,280 The Grand Minister must 382 00:16:26,280 --> 00:16:27,240 have many responsibilities 383 00:16:27,240 --> 00:16:28,200 to assist the Empress Dowager 384 00:16:28,280 --> 00:16:29,440 to handle and relieve her worries 385 00:16:29,840 --> 00:16:30,720 Is it inconvenient 386 00:16:30,760 --> 00:16:32,080 for me to be with you? 387 00:16:33,320 --> 00:16:34,760 Is Madam dead or disabled? 388 00:16:34,760 --> 00:16:35,320 Grand Minister 389 00:16:35,320 --> 00:16:36,560 Since you're neither dead nor disabled, 390 00:16:37,240 --> 00:16:38,680 what's the inconvenience? 391 00:16:43,080 --> 00:16:44,000 A letter from the palace 392 00:16:47,080 --> 00:16:48,680 Resolve the Liang's case in Ximing Temple ASAP 393 00:16:48,680 --> 00:16:50,080 Save Second Young Master of the Liang Family, Liang Chenyu 394 00:16:50,080 --> 00:16:50,680 No mistakes allowed 395 00:16:50,680 --> 00:16:51,600 We have to go somewhere 396 00:16:51,600 --> 00:16:52,280 Where to? 397 00:16:53,920 --> 00:16:55,320 Liang's Residence in Fengyue Hall 398 00:17:18,920 --> 00:17:20,080 What's going on? 399 00:17:20,480 --> 00:17:21,240 He's not investigating the case 400 00:17:21,240 --> 00:17:22,560 I still need to investigate 401 00:17:22,800 --> 00:17:24,360 I can't just follow him like this 402 00:17:26,600 --> 00:17:27,400 Grand Minister 403 00:17:27,959 --> 00:17:29,959 Third Young Master is waiting for you in the study 404 00:17:39,520 --> 00:17:40,120 Grand Minister 405 00:17:48,080 --> 00:17:49,040 You didn't call me husband 406 00:17:49,920 --> 00:17:50,960 Once we're out of the Liang Residence 407 00:17:51,360 --> 00:17:52,640 just be polite 408 00:18:04,560 --> 00:18:05,400 Husband 409 00:18:07,640 --> 00:18:08,200 Speak 410 00:18:13,640 --> 00:18:16,640 I am not the same as your officials 411 00:18:17,160 --> 00:18:19,680 If you'll go find the Second Master 412 00:18:20,360 --> 00:18:21,760 It's not convenient for me to follow along 413 00:18:22,280 --> 00:18:22,840 How about... 414 00:18:23,080 --> 00:18:24,240 I wait for you outside 415 00:18:27,760 --> 00:18:29,120 I just wanna take a walk 416 00:18:32,880 --> 00:18:33,680 Alright 417 00:18:34,680 --> 00:18:35,480 Jing Lin 418 00:18:37,560 --> 00:18:38,360 Follow her 419 00:18:38,360 --> 00:18:39,040 Yes 420 00:18:40,920 --> 00:18:42,560 Grand Minister, this way please 421 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,640 I stayed up all night and didn't sleep 422 00:19:05,920 --> 00:19:07,480 Now I wanna rest here for a while 423 00:19:08,200 --> 00:19:09,280 Go over there and watch for me 424 00:19:14,640 --> 00:19:15,200 Alright 425 00:19:15,960 --> 00:19:17,040 Since you Internal Affairs 426 00:19:17,080 --> 00:19:18,480 can even watch 427 00:19:18,480 --> 00:19:19,240 the Grand Minister's wife sleep 428 00:19:19,680 --> 00:19:21,040 then why should I be shy 429 00:19:21,800 --> 00:19:22,720 Watch yourself 430 00:20:27,240 --> 00:20:28,320 Madam Shen 431 00:20:28,400 --> 00:20:29,520 What are you doing here? 432 00:20:34,440 --> 00:20:35,240 This is for you 433 00:20:35,240 --> 00:20:36,080 It's so sweet 434 00:20:39,240 --> 00:20:41,760 I heard that after the split of the Liang Residence 435 00:20:41,760 --> 00:20:42,760 they built a wall 436 00:20:43,400 --> 00:20:45,080 I see the trees around here 437 00:20:45,480 --> 00:20:47,320 seem to have been moved here later 438 00:20:47,600 --> 00:20:48,480 Logically, 439 00:20:48,560 --> 00:20:50,720 pear trees, mulberry trees, and locust trees 440 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:52,720 are not considered lucky choices 441 00:20:52,880 --> 00:20:54,520 They were moved 442 00:20:54,520 --> 00:20:55,560 when the Second Lady went insane 443 00:20:56,040 --> 00:20:56,880 Separation 444 00:20:57,520 --> 00:20:59,680 There must be something inside 445 00:21:01,320 --> 00:21:04,080 These two brothers have deep-seated grievances 446 00:21:04,720 --> 00:21:05,560 Could it be 447 00:21:05,720 --> 00:21:07,480 as the rumors say 448 00:21:07,760 --> 00:21:09,560 the Second Lady's son, Liang Chenman 449 00:21:09,600 --> 00:21:11,600 was poisoned 450 00:21:13,360 --> 00:21:15,640 by the eldest branch of the family... 451 00:21:16,280 --> 00:21:17,600 It's not something I dare say 452 00:21:19,040 --> 00:21:19,840 But... 453 00:21:20,280 --> 00:21:21,000 The Second Lady 454 00:21:21,000 --> 00:21:22,800 went insane after the death of her son 455 00:21:23,040 --> 00:21:24,080 After that 456 00:21:24,120 --> 00:21:25,040 the door in the wall 457 00:21:25,040 --> 00:21:26,200 between the first and second branches 458 00:21:26,200 --> 00:21:27,200 has never been opened again 459 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:27,840 Madam 460 00:21:33,280 --> 00:21:34,480 Madam, this is... 461 00:21:34,600 --> 00:21:35,400 I'm avoiding... 462 00:21:39,040 --> 00:21:40,400 I'm avoiding my husband 463 00:21:41,640 --> 00:21:42,440 Well... 464 00:21:42,800 --> 00:21:44,640 Ever since I married yesterday 465 00:21:44,960 --> 00:21:45,800 My husband 466 00:21:45,920 --> 00:21:47,760 can't leave me for a moment 467 00:21:47,760 --> 00:21:49,200 Every step I take, he has to 468 00:21:49,200 --> 00:21:50,760 send his men to follow me 469 00:21:51,200 --> 00:21:53,120 I just wanna catch my breath 470 00:21:53,120 --> 00:21:53,760 White... 471 00:21:54,680 --> 00:21:56,640 Is Grand Minister always like this? 472 00:21:59,960 --> 00:22:01,120 That's how it is 473 00:22:01,280 --> 00:22:02,440 I was still thinking about it 474 00:22:02,600 --> 00:22:04,040 Grand Minister often visits, 475 00:22:04,120 --> 00:22:05,000 this is the first time 476 00:22:05,000 --> 00:22:06,640 bringing a lady into the mansion 477 00:22:07,400 --> 00:22:08,400 My husband, 478 00:22:08,440 --> 00:22:10,560 has been close with the Liang's Mansion 479 00:22:10,560 --> 00:22:12,160 Grand Minister and our third young master 480 00:22:12,160 --> 00:22:13,200 have a very good relationship 481 00:22:13,320 --> 00:22:14,360 He usually brings 482 00:22:14,360 --> 00:22:15,320 some herbs and medicinal materials 483 00:22:15,320 --> 00:22:16,360 to Lady Liang 484 00:22:16,920 --> 00:22:18,480 Lady Liang's courtyard is in trouble again 485 00:22:18,480 --> 00:22:19,280 Hurry, let's go 486 00:22:19,320 --> 00:22:20,560 It's Lady Liang's courtyard 487 00:22:26,680 --> 00:22:27,880 The Empress Dowager has given an order 488 00:22:28,440 --> 00:22:29,400 to complete the improvement plans 489 00:22:29,400 --> 00:22:30,280 for weapons and crossbows 490 00:22:30,480 --> 00:22:31,320 No room for error 491 00:22:33,800 --> 00:22:34,600 But at the moment, 492 00:22:34,600 --> 00:22:36,080 how can I focus on designing? 493 00:22:38,160 --> 00:22:39,840 The case involving your brother, Liang Chenzhong 494 00:22:39,840 --> 00:22:41,400 is being investigated by Internal Affairs 495 00:22:42,320 --> 00:22:43,560 You can rest assured 496 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:44,800 This... 497 00:22:49,720 --> 00:22:51,400 Your family has served in the Ministry of Works for generations, 498 00:22:52,280 --> 00:22:53,600 skilled in bow and crossbow mechanics 499 00:22:53,680 --> 00:22:55,040 Most of our army's equipment 500 00:22:55,040 --> 00:22:56,480 was designed by your grandfather 501 00:22:56,760 --> 00:22:57,960 to establish dominance on the battlefield 502 00:22:58,720 --> 00:22:59,800 Passed down to your generation, 503 00:23:00,360 --> 00:23:01,160 only you 504 00:23:01,160 --> 00:23:02,160 can bear this heavy responsibility 505 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,560 The Empress Dowager has always valued talent 506 00:23:09,040 --> 00:23:10,320 You just focus on completing 507 00:23:10,320 --> 00:23:11,520 the tasks assigned to you 508 00:23:28,400 --> 00:23:29,440 Same as before 509 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,480 When my father picks up the brush to draw 510 00:23:31,480 --> 00:23:33,200 it makes your father turn away 511 00:23:35,200 --> 00:23:36,640 Before Father passed away, 512 00:23:36,800 --> 00:23:37,600 he never forgot 513 00:23:37,600 --> 00:23:38,680 the events of that year 514 00:23:41,040 --> 00:23:42,760 The criminal Shen Bingzhu 515 00:23:43,200 --> 00:23:45,000 deserved to be punished 516 00:23:46,680 --> 00:23:47,720 No need to mention it again 517 00:23:49,120 --> 00:23:49,920 Rest assured 518 00:23:50,680 --> 00:23:51,560 I won't repeat 519 00:23:51,560 --> 00:23:52,640 that person's mistakes 520 00:24:13,440 --> 00:24:14,320 Man'er 521 00:24:16,040 --> 00:24:16,840 Man'er 522 00:24:18,880 --> 00:24:19,880 Man'er 523 00:24:25,520 --> 00:24:27,040 Dripping Guanyin 524 00:24:30,120 --> 00:24:31,200 Don't touch my Man'er 525 00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:33,800 Man'er 526 00:24:34,520 --> 00:24:35,320 Man'er 527 00:24:35,360 --> 00:24:36,600 Don't touch my Man'er 528 00:24:39,240 --> 00:24:40,040 Help! 529 00:24:43,120 --> 00:24:43,920 Help! 530 00:24:46,080 --> 00:24:47,000 Help! 531 00:24:47,120 --> 00:24:48,080 Grand Minister, over there! 532 00:24:49,840 --> 00:24:50,640 Help! 533 00:24:53,400 --> 00:24:54,200 Help! 534 00:24:58,120 --> 00:24:58,920 Save me! 535 00:25:06,720 --> 00:25:07,520 Help! 536 00:25:13,760 --> 00:25:14,560 Shen Du 537 00:25:14,840 --> 00:25:16,240 How cruel you are 538 00:25:16,640 --> 00:25:17,360 You can't drive me away, 539 00:25:17,360 --> 00:25:18,000 So you wanna take advantage 540 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,240 and let me drown here? 541 00:25:20,080 --> 00:25:20,960 Help! 542 00:25:21,960 --> 00:25:22,760 Save me! 543 00:25:22,880 --> 00:25:23,680 Come! 544 00:25:42,240 --> 00:25:43,280 Clean up 545 00:25:47,400 --> 00:25:48,320 Quickly take Lady Grand Minister 546 00:25:48,320 --> 00:25:49,280 to bathe and change clothes 547 00:26:28,480 --> 00:26:30,080 Sorry for the bothering 548 00:26:31,640 --> 00:26:33,760 Hoping that Grand Minister and Madam can forgive 549 00:26:34,360 --> 00:26:35,160 No problem 550 00:26:36,520 --> 00:26:37,800 Pass on to your third young master 551 00:26:38,200 --> 00:26:39,480 to focus on his tasks 552 00:26:39,880 --> 00:26:40,680 Yes 553 00:26:51,160 --> 00:26:51,960 Goodbye 554 00:27:09,160 --> 00:27:10,520 If not seen with one's own eyes, 555 00:27:10,600 --> 00:27:11,600 who would have thought 556 00:27:11,600 --> 00:27:12,120 that the terrifying White Impermanence 557 00:27:12,120 --> 00:27:13,680 feared by all 558 00:27:13,840 --> 00:27:15,400 is actually a considerate husband 559 00:27:15,520 --> 00:27:17,000 He's cruel to the outside world 560 00:27:17,080 --> 00:27:18,400 yet truly affectionate inside 561 00:27:24,440 --> 00:27:25,240 What have you been telling 562 00:27:25,240 --> 00:27:26,160 those maids? 563 00:27:38,240 --> 00:27:39,920 Cooperate with your act, 564 00:27:40,360 --> 00:27:41,600 playing the role of a good husband 565 00:27:42,120 --> 00:27:44,120 Rumors spread effectively 566 00:27:44,200 --> 00:27:46,880 through such high-ranking maids 567 00:28:06,760 --> 00:28:07,840 Why did you save me? 568 00:28:08,160 --> 00:28:09,320 If I had died by drowning, 569 00:28:09,320 --> 00:28:10,560 it would have been an accidental death, 570 00:28:10,760 --> 00:28:11,720 and you wouldn't need to find a way 571 00:28:11,720 --> 00:28:12,520 to drive me away 572 00:28:12,520 --> 00:28:13,640 It's a win-win situation 573 00:28:13,720 --> 00:28:14,520 Keeping you with me, 574 00:28:15,000 --> 00:28:15,920 still has its uses 575 00:28:35,960 --> 00:28:38,400 I've arranged 576 00:28:38,400 --> 00:28:39,280 Madam's belongings 577 00:28:39,880 --> 00:28:42,240 Tonight, you shall rest here 578 00:28:43,360 --> 00:28:44,640 Didn't the Master say 579 00:28:44,680 --> 00:28:46,360 newlyweds should not stay in the main room 580 00:28:46,440 --> 00:28:47,960 as it may attract misfortune? 581 00:28:48,600 --> 00:28:50,440 The Master has resolved it 582 00:28:50,800 --> 00:28:53,320 Rest assured staying here 583 00:28:54,920 --> 00:28:55,840 I feel 584 00:28:55,840 --> 00:28:57,680 the Feng Shui in the west chamber is better 585 00:28:57,680 --> 00:28:58,440 It benefits me 586 00:28:58,480 --> 00:28:59,760 I'd better return to live there 587 00:29:00,160 --> 00:29:00,960 Stop 588 00:29:08,840 --> 00:29:09,840 You have no choice 589 00:29:11,600 --> 00:29:12,560 If you wish to die, 590 00:29:14,280 --> 00:29:15,800 you can leave Shen's mansion 591 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,880 It's okay to stay, anyway 592 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,000 I'm not even afraid of it 593 00:29:36,280 --> 00:29:37,440 It may not be certain that whoever will be unlucky 594 00:29:38,280 --> 00:29:39,960 in this misfortune 595 00:30:27,000 --> 00:30:27,800 Madam 596 00:30:28,400 --> 00:30:30,360 The Young Master hasn't started eating yet 597 00:30:32,080 --> 00:30:32,920 So what? 598 00:30:33,240 --> 00:30:34,440 I am hungry 599 00:30:43,240 --> 00:30:44,640 The one who caused me to fall in the water today 600 00:30:44,760 --> 00:30:46,120 is the Second Lady of the Liang's Mansion 601 00:30:46,280 --> 00:30:47,360 Her son died 602 00:30:47,360 --> 00:30:49,520 due to the poison of Dripping Guanyin 603 00:30:49,840 --> 00:30:51,160 Yet she treats that poisonous substance 604 00:30:51,160 --> 00:30:52,400 as her own child 605 00:30:52,400 --> 00:30:53,480 calling it "Man'er" 606 00:30:53,600 --> 00:30:55,360 Now, Liang Chenzhong 607 00:30:55,360 --> 00:30:57,040 has also fallen victim to Dropping Guanyin 608 00:30:57,040 --> 00:30:58,040 Isn't it quite coincidental? 609 00:31:06,120 --> 00:31:06,920 Silence when eating 610 00:31:15,720 --> 00:31:16,640 I've finished eating 611 00:31:17,320 --> 00:31:18,560 Do you also think 612 00:31:18,560 --> 00:31:19,720 that Liang Chenzhong's death 613 00:31:19,800 --> 00:31:21,280 was retribution from the Second Lady? 614 00:31:25,600 --> 00:31:26,400 Grand Minister 615 00:31:47,480 --> 00:31:48,280 See them off 616 00:31:50,400 --> 00:31:51,200 Yes 617 00:31:55,240 --> 00:31:56,440 Why the hurry to leave? 618 00:31:57,440 --> 00:31:58,720 Can't he finish his meal first? 619 00:31:59,760 --> 00:32:00,560 Too talkative 620 00:32:02,480 --> 00:32:03,920 You take care of me eating and drinking 621 00:32:03,920 --> 00:32:05,600 Now you're monitoring my words and even blinking? 622 00:32:06,120 --> 00:32:06,960 Remember 623 00:32:07,600 --> 00:32:08,480 In Shen's Mansion 624 00:32:09,400 --> 00:32:11,400 you'd better act like you're blind 625 00:32:12,960 --> 00:32:14,240 Maybe being deaf too 626 00:32:30,520 --> 00:32:31,600 The case of Liang Chenzhong 627 00:32:32,240 --> 00:32:33,480 has been handed over to the Internal Affairs 628 00:32:34,280 --> 00:32:35,800 It's under the jurisdiction of our Ministry of Justice 629 00:32:37,000 --> 00:32:38,560 Aren't you very clever? 630 00:32:38,840 --> 00:32:39,920 The Empress Dowager moved the case 631 00:32:39,920 --> 00:32:41,080 out of the Ministry of Justice 632 00:32:41,120 --> 00:32:42,200 and left it to the Internal Affairs 633 00:32:42,600 --> 00:32:43,640 The intention behind this 634 00:32:45,640 --> 00:32:46,920 Don't you understand it? 635 00:32:50,800 --> 00:32:53,000 The Empress Dowager wants to calm things down 636 00:32:53,680 --> 00:32:55,520 Simply because the Liang holds a significant position in the Ministry of Works 637 00:32:57,160 --> 00:32:59,000 The current crossbow designs 638 00:32:59,000 --> 00:33:00,560 all came from the Liang family 639 00:33:02,840 --> 00:33:04,520 Liang Chenzhong died unexpectedly 640 00:33:04,680 --> 00:33:06,240 If this leads to a family feud 641 00:33:06,280 --> 00:33:07,560 involving the third young master 642 00:33:08,320 --> 00:33:09,320 It will definitely affect 643 00:33:09,320 --> 00:33:10,600 the inheritance of the Liang's techniques 644 00:33:10,600 --> 00:33:12,000 You're not that clumsy, after all 645 00:33:12,960 --> 00:33:14,400 The second branch of the Liang can't be imprisoned 646 00:33:15,280 --> 00:33:16,080 Unless... 647 00:33:18,640 --> 00:33:20,520 You wanna challenge the Empress Dowager 648 00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:32,840 Or is this Zhang Xingwei's idea? 649 00:33:42,320 --> 00:33:43,720 I'm not a person of PM Zhang 650 00:33:47,960 --> 00:33:49,760 You left the scroll in the room 651 00:33:50,880 --> 00:33:52,280 Are you deliberately testing me? 652 00:33:53,760 --> 00:33:55,320 You should thank your cleverness 653 00:33:56,320 --> 00:33:57,120 Otherwise 654 00:33:57,760 --> 00:33:59,600 Your head would have already rolled 655 00:34:03,360 --> 00:34:04,760 Actually, there's no need to open it 656 00:34:05,200 --> 00:34:06,360 I can guess as well 657 00:34:06,720 --> 00:34:08,040 that it's the crossbow design inside 658 00:34:12,920 --> 00:34:13,760 What are you laughing at? 659 00:34:14,320 --> 00:34:15,440 I am laughing at you 660 00:34:15,440 --> 00:34:17,080 The Grand Minister of the Internal Affairs 661 00:34:17,400 --> 00:34:18,600 Without verification 662 00:34:18,600 --> 00:34:20,640 You've determined that the murderer is from the Liang 's second branch 663 00:34:21,080 --> 00:34:22,600 But the reality may not be so 664 00:34:23,160 --> 00:34:25,560 The second branch had a feud with Liang Chenzhong 665 00:34:25,760 --> 00:34:26,600 But the murderer 666 00:34:26,600 --> 00:34:27,839 only slashed the face of the singer 667 00:34:27,839 --> 00:34:29,000 leaving deep wounds 668 00:34:30,560 --> 00:34:31,480 I said 669 00:34:33,040 --> 00:34:34,200 There's no need for you to investigate this matter 670 00:34:34,520 --> 00:34:36,040 What if I insist on investigating? 671 00:34:46,279 --> 00:34:48,080 Either become a living person who keeps silent 672 00:34:50,920 --> 00:34:51,680 Or... 673 00:34:51,680 --> 00:34:53,319 Become a mute dead person 674 00:35:31,920 --> 00:35:32,720 Grand Minister 675 00:35:34,080 --> 00:35:35,280 Let's make a bet 676 00:35:39,680 --> 00:35:41,800 Don't you think I might kill you? 677 00:35:42,960 --> 00:35:43,880 Of course, I do 678 00:35:45,640 --> 00:35:46,760 But you also said 679 00:35:47,480 --> 00:35:48,600 keeping me alive serves a purpose 680 00:35:51,800 --> 00:35:52,600 So what? 681 00:35:53,520 --> 00:35:55,320 Are you afraid of losing? 682 00:35:57,520 --> 00:35:58,320 How do we bet? 683 00:35:59,320 --> 00:36:00,120 Let me investigate 684 00:36:01,000 --> 00:36:01,880 If the murderer 685 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,600 is truly Liang Chenyu, the third young master of Liang 686 00:36:03,840 --> 00:36:04,800 Even if you win 687 00:36:05,520 --> 00:36:07,000 I'll volunteer to divorce after that 688 00:36:07,600 --> 00:36:08,560 My life 689 00:36:10,040 --> 00:36:11,440 will be at your disposal 690 00:36:14,400 --> 00:36:15,280 You really think 691 00:36:15,280 --> 00:36:16,720 your life is too long 692 00:36:18,400 --> 00:36:20,000 But if I find the murderer 693 00:36:20,800 --> 00:36:21,840 After three months 694 00:36:22,880 --> 00:36:23,920 we'll part ways 695 00:36:26,920 --> 00:36:28,440 This marriage is not one you alone don't want 696 00:36:31,320 --> 00:36:32,360 I also don't wanna marry 697 00:36:35,240 --> 00:36:36,480 We have no grievances or enmity 698 00:36:37,680 --> 00:36:39,040 We don't seek a hundred years of harmony 699 00:36:40,080 --> 00:36:41,400 Just a peaceful separation 700 00:37:02,200 --> 00:37:03,000 Good 701 00:37:19,200 --> 00:37:20,280 No matter what 702 00:37:20,720 --> 00:37:22,120 I have to endure for three months 703 00:37:23,240 --> 00:37:24,680 By then, after the female officials' assessment 704 00:37:25,640 --> 00:37:26,840 The matters of foreign missions 705 00:37:27,440 --> 00:37:28,760 should also be settled 706 00:37:41,960 --> 00:37:43,480 It's not appropriate for me 707 00:37:44,280 --> 00:37:45,480 to live in the main house 708 00:37:45,640 --> 00:37:46,760 Just live here as you told 709 00:37:48,760 --> 00:37:49,800 We are bestowed a marriage 710 00:37:49,800 --> 00:37:50,920 by the Empress Dowager 711 00:37:51,560 --> 00:37:52,760 In the eyes of everyone, 712 00:37:53,520 --> 00:37:54,920 we should be deeply in love, 713 00:37:55,080 --> 00:37:56,160 like glue 714 00:37:59,720 --> 00:38:01,360 If you can't do it, 715 00:38:01,920 --> 00:38:03,520 Then I'll lose my head, anyway 716 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:10,120 Alright, got it 717 00:38:15,240 --> 00:38:16,040 Well... 718 00:38:16,400 --> 00:38:17,240 I think 719 00:38:17,600 --> 00:38:19,800 I match well with this main room 720 00:38:21,200 --> 00:38:22,600 In that case, 721 00:38:22,800 --> 00:38:24,360 then the treatment of the lady 722 00:38:24,360 --> 00:38:25,600 must keep up 723 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,360 We should act the full part 724 00:38:31,840 --> 00:38:32,920 Then I'll sleep here 725 00:38:33,240 --> 00:38:34,040 Where will you sleep? 726 00:38:36,400 --> 00:38:37,640 Isn't this what you said? 727 00:38:38,440 --> 00:38:39,600 Full part 728 00:38:41,160 --> 00:38:42,320 Newlyweds, 729 00:38:42,520 --> 00:38:43,800 like glue 730 00:38:47,360 --> 00:38:48,960 We can only share a bed now 731 00:39:04,440 --> 00:39:06,040 You come onto my bed with your clothes on 732 00:39:11,160 --> 00:39:13,280 I have always been like this at home 733 00:39:13,600 --> 00:39:15,320 If you're not used to it, 734 00:39:16,040 --> 00:39:17,240 then you should adapt 735 00:39:27,160 --> 00:39:28,120 Madam is right 736 00:39:29,000 --> 00:39:30,560 Indeed, I should adapt 737 00:39:44,560 --> 00:39:46,120 You've messed up my hair 738 00:40:13,960 --> 00:40:15,040 Look 739 00:40:16,480 --> 00:40:18,520 The preserved fruits in the Shen's Mansion are delicious 740 00:40:18,680 --> 00:40:20,200 I'm into it no matter how much I eat 741 00:40:25,600 --> 00:40:26,440 Nice 742 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,920 You want one? 743 00:40:43,520 --> 00:40:44,320 You... 744 00:40:46,360 --> 00:40:47,160 Uncle Zhong 745 00:40:47,680 --> 00:40:48,480 Change 746 00:40:49,080 --> 00:40:51,200 Change everything here 747 00:41:18,040 --> 00:41:18,960 The light is so bright 748 00:41:19,680 --> 00:41:20,840 Can it be turned off? 749 00:41:21,640 --> 00:41:22,440 No 750 00:41:23,600 --> 00:41:25,440 How can I sleep with it so bright? 751 00:41:26,640 --> 00:41:28,440 You can choose not to sleep 752 00:42:19,640 --> 00:42:20,520 Chichi 753 00:42:21,440 --> 00:42:23,000 How have you been in Jiangnan recently? 754 00:42:24,160 --> 00:42:25,040 I recently solved 755 00:42:25,040 --> 00:42:26,160 a case of wife murder 756 00:42:30,480 --> 00:42:31,720 The victim did not commit suicide 757 00:42:32,400 --> 00:42:33,440 Let me recreate 758 00:42:33,440 --> 00:42:34,440 the scene at that time 759 00:42:35,480 --> 00:42:36,120 Yuanniang 760 00:42:36,320 --> 00:42:37,920 After you strangled Wang Yuanniang, 761 00:42:38,040 --> 00:42:39,640 you tied a rope around her neck 762 00:42:39,880 --> 00:42:41,080 and dragged her to the ceiling beam 763 00:42:41,160 --> 00:42:42,440 Then you hung the other end of the rope 764 00:42:42,440 --> 00:42:43,520 on the beam, 765 00:42:43,560 --> 00:42:44,680 lifting her with force 766 00:42:45,320 --> 00:42:46,120 And all of this 767 00:42:46,120 --> 00:42:47,960 left traces on the beam 768 00:42:49,200 --> 00:42:49,800 Therefore, 769 00:42:50,240 --> 00:42:51,440 there were two different marks 770 00:42:51,440 --> 00:42:52,840 on her neck 771 00:42:53,120 --> 00:42:54,240 Black marks backward, 772 00:42:54,360 --> 00:42:55,400 brown marks upward 773 00:42:56,080 --> 00:42:56,800 You still have rope marks on your hands 774 00:42:56,800 --> 00:42:58,520 that were caused by the rope 775 00:42:58,840 --> 00:43:00,240 She was strangled by you 776 00:43:00,240 --> 00:43:01,000 Scribe Yan 777 00:43:02,240 --> 00:43:03,520 Madam She has confessed 778 00:43:03,800 --> 00:43:04,920 that she assisted Cheng Xian 779 00:43:05,440 --> 00:43:06,400 in the murder of his wife 780 00:43:07,120 --> 00:43:09,560 This shirt was embroidered by Yuanniang, right? 781 00:43:09,560 --> 00:43:10,720 After forensic examination, 782 00:43:11,040 --> 00:43:11,840 Wang Yuanniang 783 00:43:11,840 --> 00:43:13,480 had been pregnant for two months 784 00:43:13,680 --> 00:43:15,080 Are you trying to deceive me? 785 00:43:18,240 --> 00:43:19,520 Even if she was pregnant, 786 00:43:19,520 --> 00:43:20,680 so what? 787 00:43:21,360 --> 00:43:22,600 You're unwilling to marry in 788 00:43:22,600 --> 00:43:24,000 So you killed Wang Yuanniang in anger 789 00:43:24,080 --> 00:43:25,200 But you didn't know 790 00:43:25,200 --> 00:43:26,640 how devoted she was to you 791 00:43:26,960 --> 00:43:28,720 She had already planned that 792 00:43:28,720 --> 00:43:29,960 the child would bear your surname 793 00:43:30,480 --> 00:43:31,960 The embroidery on the little shirt 794 00:43:32,640 --> 00:43:33,720 is Cheng surname 795 00:43:37,720 --> 00:43:39,240 You always blame her maternal family 796 00:43:39,240 --> 00:43:40,200 for bullying you 797 00:43:40,280 --> 00:43:42,280 But you know the truth best 798 00:43:43,600 --> 00:43:44,800 Yuanniang 799 00:43:44,880 --> 00:43:47,600 I'm sorry, Yuanniang 800 00:43:48,360 --> 00:43:49,840 Yuanniang 801 00:43:50,880 --> 00:43:52,120 There is only a pinprick wound 802 00:43:52,120 --> 00:43:53,320 on the deceased 803 00:43:53,320 --> 00:43:54,360 It's very odd 804 00:43:55,360 --> 00:43:55,800 The coroner hasn't identified 805 00:43:55,800 --> 00:43:57,240 the cause yet 806 00:43:58,880 --> 00:44:00,280 Recently, many changes 807 00:44:00,560 --> 00:44:02,080 have happened to me 808 00:44:06,560 --> 00:44:07,600 The fifth watch of the night