1 00:00:14,100 --> 00:00:15,940 [Grass Cottage] 2 00:00:19,120 --> 00:00:19,810 Come. 3 00:00:27,230 --> 00:00:29,250 Winter is around the corner. 4 00:00:29,730 --> 00:00:31,030 I wonder if during the New Year, 5 00:00:31,030 --> 00:00:33,000 we'll be able to see Changyu. 6 00:00:33,710 --> 00:00:35,350 You old woman. 7 00:00:35,880 --> 00:00:37,520 You're so short-sighted. 8 00:00:37,960 --> 00:00:41,000 Changyu is out there doing big things. 9 00:00:41,150 --> 00:00:43,710 How could she think about coming home for the New Year? 10 00:00:43,710 --> 00:00:45,030 You old man. 11 00:00:45,060 --> 00:00:46,670 You just went out to fight a war. 12 00:00:46,670 --> 00:00:48,790 How much broader is your vision than mine? 13 00:00:48,790 --> 00:00:50,280 You'd be surprised. 14 00:00:50,350 --> 00:00:52,030 I saw more horses on this trip 15 00:00:52,030 --> 00:00:53,710 than the steamed buns you've eaten. 16 00:00:53,710 --> 00:00:55,750 My horizons have truly broadened. 17 00:00:55,750 --> 00:00:57,150 Weren't you just a groom? 18 00:00:57,150 --> 00:00:58,470 Of course you saw horses. 19 00:00:58,470 --> 00:01:00,470 -What else could you see? -Who is it? 20 00:01:13,770 --> 00:01:17,440 [Grass Cottage] 21 00:01:15,310 --> 00:01:15,970 Changning! 22 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:16,590 Hurry up! 23 00:01:16,930 --> 00:01:17,760 -Hurry! -Go inside. 24 00:01:17,760 --> 00:01:18,950 -Hurry! -Come in! Let's go! 25 00:01:18,950 --> 00:01:19,710 Hurry! 26 00:01:21,410 --> 00:01:22,340 Hurry! This way! 27 00:01:24,840 --> 00:01:25,610 Hide! 28 00:02:31,360 --> 00:02:32,150 Qi? 29 00:02:33,560 --> 00:02:34,430 Qi? 30 00:02:38,680 --> 00:02:39,810 Mr. Zhao, Mrs. Zhao. 31 00:02:39,870 --> 00:02:41,130 It's safe outside now. 32 00:02:41,280 --> 00:02:42,400 Really? 33 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:48,610 Where is Manager Yu? 34 00:02:50,800 --> 00:02:51,630 Manager Yu? 35 00:02:51,910 --> 00:02:52,360 Manager Yu! 36 00:02:52,360 --> 00:02:52,960 Bao'er! 37 00:02:53,030 --> 00:02:53,590 Bao'er! 38 00:04:26,050 --> 00:04:31,390 [Pursuit of Jade] 39 00:04:31,470 --> 00:04:34,150 [Episode 35] 40 00:04:38,510 --> 00:04:41,040 You said she held a knife to her neck, 41 00:04:41,040 --> 00:04:43,170 threatening you to release Yu Bao'er? 42 00:04:43,360 --> 00:04:43,950 Yes. 43 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:46,510 Cut off the arm 44 00:04:46,530 --> 00:04:47,970 he used to slash her with. 45 00:04:48,680 --> 00:04:50,480 If Her Ladyship doesn't wake up, 46 00:04:50,480 --> 00:04:51,920 you will be buried with her. 47 00:04:51,920 --> 00:04:53,780 Thank you for your grace, Master. 48 00:05:03,720 --> 00:05:04,600 You're awake? 49 00:05:09,610 --> 00:05:11,140 You two doctors, come here. 50 00:05:16,870 --> 00:05:18,130 Save her immediately. 51 00:05:18,190 --> 00:05:19,720 If anything happens to her, 52 00:05:20,160 --> 00:05:22,070 none of you will live. 53 00:05:22,450 --> 00:05:23,720 She suffered a knife wound. 54 00:05:23,720 --> 00:05:26,680 The wound reopened, causing a persistent high fever. 55 00:05:26,680 --> 00:05:28,040 Then find a solution! 56 00:05:28,360 --> 00:05:29,310 Yes, yes. 57 00:05:29,310 --> 00:05:30,910 Right away. We'll find a way. 58 00:05:31,830 --> 00:05:33,430 Don't kill innocent people. 59 00:05:34,310 --> 00:05:35,750 If you kill them, 60 00:05:36,830 --> 00:05:38,730 I won't live either. 61 00:05:40,950 --> 00:05:42,000 You can't die. 62 00:05:42,560 --> 00:05:43,890 As long as you're alive, 63 00:05:44,159 --> 00:05:45,760 I will promise you anything. 64 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:51,630 Qianqian. 65 00:05:53,310 --> 00:05:54,070 Qianqian? 66 00:05:55,630 --> 00:05:57,360 Find all the doctors within 100 li 67 00:05:57,360 --> 00:05:58,490 and bring them here! 68 00:06:02,600 --> 00:06:03,120 You! 69 00:06:11,360 --> 00:06:12,160 Next one! 70 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:13,810 Get in! 71 00:06:16,350 --> 00:06:17,160 Next! 72 00:06:19,520 --> 00:06:20,290 Spare me! 73 00:06:20,360 --> 00:06:20,950 You! 74 00:06:21,920 --> 00:06:23,380 -Please spare me! -Get in! 75 00:06:23,750 --> 00:06:24,360 And you! 76 00:06:33,720 --> 00:06:35,290 Sh-she's awake. 77 00:06:35,680 --> 00:06:36,480 She's awake. 78 00:06:37,630 --> 00:06:38,390 Qianqian. 79 00:06:46,040 --> 00:06:47,300 You're finally awake. 80 00:07:02,400 --> 00:07:05,060 Didn't you promise me you wouldn't kill anyone? 81 00:07:06,250 --> 00:07:07,420 How could you... 82 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,630 Guards. 83 00:07:13,310 --> 00:07:13,920 Yes. 84 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:15,430 Wake them up. 85 00:07:15,870 --> 00:07:16,480 Yes! 86 00:07:20,190 --> 00:07:20,750 Get up! 87 00:07:21,630 --> 00:07:22,240 Get up! 88 00:07:24,480 --> 00:07:25,000 Get up! 89 00:07:25,120 --> 00:07:26,040 Forgive us, My Lady. 90 00:07:26,040 --> 00:07:27,160 We are fine. 91 00:07:27,510 --> 00:07:28,720 Sorry for startling you. 92 00:07:28,720 --> 00:07:29,390 Look. 93 00:07:30,310 --> 00:07:31,240 It's fake. 94 00:07:32,150 --> 00:07:33,830 I only knocked them out 95 00:07:34,190 --> 00:07:35,670 to scare them. 96 00:07:37,360 --> 00:07:39,220 It's just that in this backwater, 97 00:07:39,870 --> 00:07:41,870 if I hadn't threatened them with their lives, 98 00:07:41,870 --> 00:07:43,530 how could these quack doctors 99 00:07:43,630 --> 00:07:45,690 have saved you with all their hearts? 100 00:07:48,540 --> 00:07:50,159 I remember every word 101 00:07:51,070 --> 00:07:52,070 you said. 102 00:07:58,250 --> 00:07:59,360 Take them back. 103 00:08:01,040 --> 00:08:01,510 Get up! 104 00:08:01,670 --> 00:08:02,270 Get up! 105 00:08:03,000 --> 00:08:03,630 Get up! 106 00:08:06,910 --> 00:08:07,420 Go! 107 00:08:08,070 --> 00:08:08,530 Hurry up! 108 00:08:08,530 --> 00:08:09,060 Move! 109 00:08:09,310 --> 00:08:09,720 Hurry! 110 00:08:13,390 --> 00:08:14,360 This stab wound 111 00:08:15,350 --> 00:08:16,960 nearly cost you your life. 112 00:08:18,680 --> 00:08:20,800 Why did you shield that little brat? 113 00:08:25,430 --> 00:08:25,950 Mother! 114 00:08:25,950 --> 00:08:27,450 -Useless! I told you to kill the small one! -Mother! 115 00:08:27,450 --> 00:08:28,980 But you slashed the big one! 116 00:08:30,480 --> 00:08:31,190 Don't move! 117 00:08:31,390 --> 00:08:32,150 Run! 118 00:08:32,549 --> 00:08:34,110 Go find Uncle Xie Qi! 119 00:08:34,200 --> 00:08:35,030 Go! 120 00:08:35,150 --> 00:08:36,080 Mother! 121 00:08:36,320 --> 00:08:37,240 Run! 122 00:08:43,630 --> 00:08:45,030 If you dare release those arrows, 123 00:08:45,030 --> 00:08:46,090 I will kill myself! 124 00:08:46,150 --> 00:08:48,680 Let's see how you explain that to that madman! 125 00:08:49,030 --> 00:08:51,430 Even a vicious tiger won't eat its own cubs. 126 00:08:52,550 --> 00:08:54,480 You'd even kill your own son. 127 00:08:55,790 --> 00:08:58,250 I really don't know why they're loyal to you. 128 00:08:59,030 --> 00:09:00,830 Aren't they afraid that one day, 129 00:09:01,750 --> 00:09:02,950 you'll kill them too? 130 00:09:04,670 --> 00:09:05,720 After all, 131 00:09:06,840 --> 00:09:09,440 you're just angry that I wanted to kill Yu Bao'er. 132 00:09:09,440 --> 00:09:10,510 You're smart. 133 00:09:11,440 --> 00:09:12,600 You must know 134 00:09:12,670 --> 00:09:15,530 that Xie Zheng could use him to command the vassals. 135 00:09:22,320 --> 00:09:24,200 This child came at a bad time. 136 00:09:26,200 --> 00:09:27,550 Take care of yourself. 137 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:29,690 Once I ascend the throne 138 00:09:29,840 --> 00:09:31,300 and rule over all the land, 139 00:09:31,510 --> 00:09:33,830 we can have as many children 140 00:09:34,030 --> 00:09:35,360 as you wish. 141 00:09:41,910 --> 00:09:42,510 Oh, right. 142 00:09:43,440 --> 00:09:45,200 I have a surprise for you. 143 00:09:47,510 --> 00:09:48,200 Come in. 144 00:09:52,080 --> 00:09:52,870 My Lady. 145 00:09:55,030 --> 00:09:56,030 Zisu? 146 00:09:56,630 --> 00:09:57,630 You're alive? 147 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,000 Thank goodness. 148 00:09:59,000 --> 00:10:00,490 You're finally awake. 149 00:10:01,080 --> 00:10:01,790 Look. 150 00:10:02,200 --> 00:10:04,150 I found the maid 151 00:10:04,200 --> 00:10:05,600 who serves you best back. 152 00:10:06,030 --> 00:10:06,870 With her here, 153 00:10:07,000 --> 00:10:08,800 you're sure to recover quickly. 154 00:10:36,240 --> 00:10:36,960 Changyu. 155 00:10:37,200 --> 00:10:37,790 Are you getting used to living 156 00:10:37,790 --> 00:10:39,080 in the General's Mansion? 157 00:10:39,080 --> 00:10:40,070 I am. 158 00:10:40,200 --> 00:10:41,480 There just aren't many people. 159 00:10:41,480 --> 00:10:42,790 It's not lively enough. 160 00:10:42,790 --> 00:10:44,790 I've never lived in such a big house. 161 00:10:45,150 --> 00:10:46,790 Even my voice echoes. 162 00:10:46,870 --> 00:10:47,910 To be honest, 163 00:10:48,240 --> 00:10:50,370 I'm scared to call for anyone at night. 164 00:10:50,440 --> 00:10:51,790 It's quite spooky. 165 00:10:53,790 --> 00:10:55,320 Beholden... no. 166 00:10:56,440 --> 00:10:57,300 Your Highness. 167 00:10:57,600 --> 00:10:58,750 Why so formal? 168 00:10:58,750 --> 00:11:01,210 I still prefer you calling me Miss Beholden. 169 00:11:01,870 --> 00:11:02,440 By the way, 170 00:11:02,440 --> 00:11:03,840 I have something for you. 171 00:11:16,320 --> 00:11:17,390 Here, open it. 172 00:11:21,600 --> 00:11:22,600 I chose all these clothes 173 00:11:22,600 --> 00:11:24,270 especially for you. 174 00:11:25,840 --> 00:11:27,100 And some jewelry, too. 175 00:11:28,270 --> 00:11:29,080 Keep them. 176 00:11:29,080 --> 00:11:29,840 Wear them when you're off duty. 177 00:11:29,840 --> 00:11:31,390 Even though you're a great general now, 178 00:11:31,390 --> 00:11:32,870 you should still be a pretty young lady. 179 00:11:32,870 --> 00:11:34,480 But this is too much. 180 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:35,630 And they're too expensive. 181 00:11:35,630 --> 00:11:36,390 Between us, 182 00:11:36,390 --> 00:11:38,520 there's no need for such formalities. 183 00:11:38,670 --> 00:11:39,270 Try this on. 184 00:11:39,270 --> 00:11:40,840 The one I'm wearing is fine. 185 00:11:40,840 --> 00:11:43,970 -Try it on. It's beautiful. -This one is not bad, really. 186 00:11:44,080 --> 00:11:45,030 Let's not do this now. 187 00:11:45,030 --> 00:11:46,030 Come on, just try it! 188 00:11:46,030 --> 00:11:47,030 I'm not changing. Really! 189 00:11:47,030 --> 00:11:47,560 Changyu! 190 00:11:48,270 --> 00:11:50,670 -Try it. You will look pretty! -I'm not used to wearing this kind of clothes. 191 00:11:50,670 --> 00:11:51,600 Listen to me! 192 00:11:57,070 --> 00:11:57,970 So beautiful. 193 00:11:58,240 --> 00:11:58,870 Let me see. 194 00:12:07,130 --> 00:12:08,750 Our Flower-Crowned General 195 00:12:08,880 --> 00:12:10,770 is so beautiful. 196 00:12:10,910 --> 00:12:12,910 Marquis of Wu'an is really blessed. 197 00:12:14,960 --> 00:12:16,430 Your Highness. General. 198 00:12:17,910 --> 00:12:19,750 The officials of the Ministry of Rites will come 199 00:12:19,750 --> 00:12:22,150 to teach you the palace etiquette in 2 days. 200 00:12:22,390 --> 00:12:23,150 What? 201 00:12:24,340 --> 00:12:27,770 [Department of Rites] 202 00:12:32,080 --> 00:12:34,210 You're just standing there like a log! 203 00:12:34,320 --> 00:12:35,250 Such a nuisance. 204 00:12:36,480 --> 00:12:38,080 Why are you so rude? 205 00:12:38,150 --> 00:12:40,280 It was clearly you who bumped into him! 206 00:12:41,270 --> 00:12:42,870 What does it have to do with you? 207 00:12:42,870 --> 00:12:43,270 You... 208 00:12:43,270 --> 00:12:44,000 Wu. 209 00:12:44,720 --> 00:12:47,030 Forget it. Let's not make trouble. 210 00:12:49,940 --> 00:12:51,630 Thank you for speaking up, Wu. 211 00:12:54,200 --> 00:12:55,960 We've been stuck here doing chores 212 00:12:55,960 --> 00:12:56,960 for almost a year. 213 00:12:57,750 --> 00:13:00,350 Who knows when His Majesty will have use for us? 214 00:13:01,120 --> 00:13:02,240 I've almost lost 215 00:13:02,240 --> 00:13:03,840 track of time. 216 00:13:08,320 --> 00:13:09,120 Yes. 217 00:13:11,480 --> 00:13:13,340 I've almost forgotten what color 218 00:13:14,930 --> 00:13:16,330 the sky in the Capital is. 219 00:13:17,960 --> 00:13:19,490 Song, you are a scholar too. 220 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:22,360 Why must you endure their bullying? 221 00:13:27,390 --> 00:13:28,850 My mother has passed away. 222 00:13:29,240 --> 00:13:31,150 I have no kin left to support me. 223 00:13:32,360 --> 00:13:35,120 The cost of living in the Capital 224 00:13:35,240 --> 00:13:36,440 costs a fortune. 225 00:13:37,200 --> 00:13:38,660 If I don't swallow my pride 226 00:13:39,200 --> 00:13:41,360 and lose this hard-earned salary, 227 00:13:42,670 --> 00:13:44,630 I will end up on the streets. 228 00:13:46,030 --> 00:13:47,830 I'll just endure it a bit longer. 229 00:13:48,790 --> 00:13:50,200 My day will come. 230 00:13:57,790 --> 00:13:59,120 Back in Lin'an, 231 00:13:59,870 --> 00:14:01,240 after I passed the provincial exam, 232 00:14:01,240 --> 00:14:02,790 I was praised by everyone. 233 00:14:04,960 --> 00:14:06,840 I thought I was one of a kind. 234 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:08,740 But now in the Capital, 235 00:14:08,960 --> 00:14:11,160 I realize dignitaries are everywhere. 236 00:14:11,840 --> 00:14:13,390 Throw a wine jar, 237 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,600 and you'll hit a few scholars like me, 238 00:14:15,600 --> 00:14:17,400 whose talents go unrecognized. 239 00:14:18,960 --> 00:14:20,690 It really confirms the saying, 240 00:14:22,720 --> 00:14:23,840 "when the northern geese fly south..." 241 00:14:23,840 --> 00:14:25,360 "When the northern geese fly south, 242 00:14:25,360 --> 00:14:28,790 the phoenixes won't be able find a place to land." 243 00:14:28,960 --> 00:14:30,030 Well said! 244 00:14:30,750 --> 00:14:32,630 "When the northern geese fly south, 245 00:14:32,630 --> 00:14:35,240 the phoenixes won't be able find a place to land." 246 00:14:35,240 --> 00:14:36,630 Song, you are overflowing with talent. 247 00:14:36,630 --> 00:14:38,630 You will surely achieve greatness. 248 00:14:41,630 --> 00:14:42,320 Song. 249 00:14:42,750 --> 00:14:43,390 Song! 250 00:14:43,440 --> 00:14:44,630 Lord Liu, Chief Official of the Ministry of Rites, 251 00:14:44,630 --> 00:14:45,630 has a note for you. 252 00:14:53,870 --> 00:14:57,600 There's a newly appointed Flower-Crowned General in the Capital. 253 00:14:59,000 --> 00:15:00,440 Lord Liu wants me to teach the General 254 00:15:00,440 --> 00:15:01,720 court etiquette? 255 00:15:02,200 --> 00:15:04,870 That Flower-Crowned General is a fourth-rank official. 256 00:15:04,870 --> 00:15:06,200 Teaching etiquette to a high official 257 00:15:06,200 --> 00:15:07,510 is a lucrative job. 258 00:15:07,910 --> 00:15:09,240 I didn't expect Lord Liu 259 00:15:09,440 --> 00:15:11,240 to appreciate you so much, Song. 260 00:15:12,390 --> 00:15:14,630 But I heard this female general 261 00:15:14,910 --> 00:15:16,480 used to be a peasant. 262 00:15:16,720 --> 00:15:18,320 She is crude, unreasonable, 263 00:15:18,360 --> 00:15:19,840 and unfit for high society. 264 00:15:19,840 --> 00:15:21,910 Song's talent is unmatched in the Capital. 265 00:15:21,910 --> 00:15:23,360 This assignment 266 00:15:23,790 --> 00:15:25,480 is a waste of your talent. 267 00:15:25,750 --> 00:15:26,840 You flatter me, Wu. 268 00:15:27,480 --> 00:15:30,910 Confucius said, "In education there should be no class distinction." 269 00:15:30,910 --> 00:15:33,840 If Flower-Crowned General sincerely wants to learn etiquette, 270 00:15:33,840 --> 00:15:35,150 I am willing 271 00:15:36,080 --> 00:15:37,270 to do my humble best. 272 00:15:40,510 --> 00:15:42,240 Please have some tea, My Lords. 273 00:15:43,080 --> 00:15:44,080 Please, Lord Liu. 274 00:15:45,240 --> 00:15:45,870 Please. 275 00:15:53,790 --> 00:15:55,320 Greetings, General. 276 00:15:56,670 --> 00:15:57,510 General, 277 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,060 I'm Song Yan, clerk of the Ministry of Rites. 278 00:15:59,060 --> 00:16:00,120 By imperial order, 279 00:16:00,150 --> 00:16:03,550 I'm here to explain the essentials of court etiquette to you. 280 00:16:13,320 --> 00:16:14,890 General. 281 00:16:15,080 --> 00:16:17,930 Clerk Song is well-versed in etiquette. 282 00:16:18,270 --> 00:16:19,240 He is surely up to... 283 00:16:19,240 --> 00:16:21,360 How big an official is Clerk Song? 284 00:16:22,240 --> 00:16:23,320 General, 285 00:16:23,840 --> 00:16:25,900 junior ninth-rank. 286 00:16:26,270 --> 00:16:26,870 However... 287 00:16:26,870 --> 00:16:28,200 -Fan Changyu? -Song... 288 00:16:29,270 --> 00:16:30,840 You are the Flower-Crowned General? 289 00:16:30,840 --> 00:16:31,710 Audacious! 290 00:16:32,030 --> 00:16:34,290 How dare you call the General by her name! 291 00:16:34,320 --> 00:16:36,450 And you're from the Ministry of Rites. 292 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:38,170 Long time no see, 293 00:16:38,600 --> 00:16:39,390 Song Yan. 294 00:16:43,270 --> 00:16:46,630 So General and Scholar Song are old acquaintances. 295 00:16:46,790 --> 00:16:48,080 That is wonderful. 296 00:16:48,510 --> 00:16:50,840 I don't deserve the term "acquaintance." 297 00:16:55,000 --> 00:16:55,750 Changyu... 298 00:16:59,030 --> 00:17:00,630 General, I will never forget 299 00:17:01,200 --> 00:17:02,600 your family's kindness. 300 00:17:03,150 --> 00:17:03,910 Regarding what happened back then... 301 00:17:03,910 --> 00:17:05,109 According to the law, 302 00:17:05,200 --> 00:17:06,510 scholars 303 00:17:06,720 --> 00:17:08,319 need not kneel to officials. 304 00:17:08,349 --> 00:17:09,550 Help Scholar Song up. 305 00:17:09,750 --> 00:17:10,400 Yes! 306 00:17:18,790 --> 00:17:21,589 The money my father paid for the coffin and tuition, 307 00:17:21,589 --> 00:17:22,990 you have already repaid. 308 00:17:23,310 --> 00:17:24,510 We are even. 309 00:17:26,400 --> 00:17:27,829 There is no such thing as 310 00:17:28,270 --> 00:17:30,000 the "kindness" you mentioned. 311 00:17:33,830 --> 00:17:34,590 Yes. 312 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:36,580 But congratulations anyway. 313 00:17:36,720 --> 00:17:37,880 You got your wish. 314 00:17:38,100 --> 00:17:39,690 Junior ninth-rank? 315 00:17:42,030 --> 00:17:43,270 That counts as an official. 316 00:17:43,270 --> 00:17:45,160 Your mother can rest in peace. 317 00:17:46,200 --> 00:17:46,730 Alright. 318 00:17:47,200 --> 00:17:48,720 You know I won't use you. 319 00:17:48,790 --> 00:17:49,440 Go now. 320 00:17:50,240 --> 00:17:51,750 We will take our leave. 321 00:17:53,400 --> 00:17:54,750 Let's go. Hurry up. 322 00:17:59,880 --> 00:18:01,180 Come here. Come here. 323 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,050 Between you and the General, 324 00:18:03,050 --> 00:18:04,570 what exactly happened? 325 00:18:06,160 --> 00:18:07,270 We used to... 326 00:18:08,480 --> 00:18:09,700 It's a long story. 327 00:18:09,830 --> 00:18:11,400 Then make it short. 328 00:18:11,510 --> 00:18:13,000 Why didn't you tell me sooner 329 00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:15,070 that you had such a history with the General? 330 00:18:15,070 --> 00:18:16,830 You almost got me killed, you know that? 331 00:18:16,830 --> 00:18:18,440 Isn't this Scholar Song? 332 00:18:18,690 --> 00:18:25,390 [Where Clouds Roam and Snow Dances] 333 00:18:19,480 --> 00:18:20,270 Guard Jin. 334 00:18:21,590 --> 00:18:25,070 Scholar Song is such a big official now. 335 00:18:25,480 --> 00:18:27,410 Where are you going, Scholar Song? 336 00:18:28,030 --> 00:18:29,300 Let me see you off. 337 00:18:30,070 --> 00:18:30,750 Guard Jin! 338 00:18:30,570 --> 00:18:32,330 [Where Clouds Roam and Snow Dances] 339 00:18:31,510 --> 00:18:32,000 Guard Jin! 340 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,000 I'll go by myself. 341 00:18:34,640 --> 00:18:35,240 Guard Jin. 342 00:18:35,310 --> 00:18:37,750 -You... You can't do this. -How dare you hit an official! 343 00:18:37,750 --> 00:18:39,160 It's a misunderstanding. 344 00:18:39,160 --> 00:18:41,350 I am a dignified seventh-rank Imperial Guard. 345 00:18:41,350 --> 00:18:42,720 I was just kindly seeing you off. 346 00:18:42,720 --> 00:18:44,920 How did this turn into beating an official? 347 00:18:44,920 --> 00:18:47,450 Besides, your boss hasn't said anything yet. 348 00:18:47,720 --> 00:18:48,650 Right, Lord Liu? 349 00:18:50,680 --> 00:18:51,350 Yes, yes. 350 00:18:51,370 --> 00:18:52,590 Guard Jin, you're right. 351 00:18:52,590 --> 00:18:53,990 He... he fell by himself. 352 00:18:54,350 --> 00:18:56,480 You are abusing your power for personal revenge! 353 00:18:56,480 --> 00:18:58,740 Abusing our power for personal revenge? 354 00:18:58,880 --> 00:18:59,830 So what? 355 00:19:01,830 --> 00:19:03,030 Back in the village, 356 00:19:03,590 --> 00:19:05,120 weren't you very arrogant? 357 00:19:05,590 --> 00:19:07,190 You even bullied our sister. 358 00:19:09,030 --> 00:19:10,190 -Now... -You... 359 00:19:10,350 --> 00:19:12,200 You aren't even fit to serve her. 360 00:19:12,350 --> 00:19:13,000 Exactly! 361 00:19:13,000 --> 00:19:13,510 You! 362 00:19:15,240 --> 00:19:17,500 I know the General is now of noble status, 363 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:20,460 and I know I'm not worthy to mention the past. 364 00:19:21,930 --> 00:19:23,620 I just hope you remember 365 00:19:25,160 --> 00:19:27,420 that my original intention and ambition 366 00:19:27,550 --> 00:19:28,630 have never changed! 367 00:19:28,630 --> 00:19:29,760 Let's go! 368 00:19:29,790 --> 00:19:31,520 Do you want to get beaten again? 369 00:19:31,680 --> 00:19:33,200 What kind of unforgivable sin did you commit? 370 00:19:33,200 --> 00:19:35,000 You offended everyone in the General's Mansion? 371 00:19:33,370 --> 00:19:34,680 [Where Clouds Roam and Snow Dances] 372 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:36,310 -See if I can scare you to death. -Tell me! 373 00:19:36,310 --> 00:19:37,170 What did you do? 374 00:19:37,640 --> 00:19:38,270 Tell me. 375 00:19:57,790 --> 00:19:59,190 The matrilocal husband? 376 00:20:00,440 --> 00:20:02,740 Fan Changyu didn't abandon you, her matrilocal husband? 377 00:20:02,740 --> 00:20:06,160 Instead, she made you climb up the ladder and enjoy a luxurious life! 378 00:20:06,160 --> 00:20:09,890 -What exactly do I lack compared to... -What are you talking about? 379 00:20:10,200 --> 00:20:11,400 Your Lordship! Your Lordship! 380 00:20:11,400 --> 00:20:13,030 Please don't lower yourself to his level. 381 00:20:13,030 --> 00:20:14,070 Your Lordship. Your Lordship. 382 00:20:14,070 --> 00:20:15,960 Wh-why are you here? 383 00:20:17,440 --> 00:20:18,750 You saw me returning to the Capital 384 00:20:18,750 --> 00:20:20,280 without an imperial edict. 385 00:20:21,270 --> 00:20:23,130 If you report this to His Majesty, 386 00:20:24,070 --> 00:20:26,310 you could trade it for a lifetime of wealth and glory. 387 00:20:26,310 --> 00:20:27,240 Your Lordship, 388 00:20:27,350 --> 00:20:29,110 I wouldn't dare! 389 00:20:29,200 --> 00:20:30,480 I didn't see anything! 390 00:20:30,590 --> 00:20:32,430 I saw nothing, Your Lordship. 391 00:20:33,750 --> 00:20:35,070 What are you standing there for? 392 00:20:35,070 --> 00:20:37,550 Hurry up and pay your respects to the Marquis of Wu'an! 393 00:20:37,550 --> 00:20:39,270 Your Lordship, he didn't see anything either. 394 00:20:39,270 --> 00:20:41,020 Neither of us saw anything! 395 00:20:42,960 --> 00:20:44,170 The Marquis of Wu'an? 396 00:20:50,510 --> 00:20:51,400 Look up. 397 00:21:07,750 --> 00:21:09,680 "When the northern geese fly south, 398 00:21:09,680 --> 00:21:12,410 the phoenixes won't be able find a place to land." 399 00:21:17,960 --> 00:21:19,440 Well, Your Lordship... 400 00:21:20,400 --> 00:21:21,440 Who is this? 401 00:21:21,790 --> 00:21:23,000 He's so frail. 402 00:21:23,510 --> 00:21:25,000 A petty clerk from the Ministry of Rites. 403 00:21:25,000 --> 00:21:26,590 He hasn't seen much of the world. 404 00:21:26,590 --> 00:21:27,780 Maybe just now, 405 00:21:27,830 --> 00:21:29,750 he was scared into fainting by your presence. 406 00:21:29,750 --> 00:21:32,150 Your Lordship, please don't take offense. 407 00:21:34,550 --> 00:21:35,660 His Lordship asked you 408 00:21:35,660 --> 00:21:38,390 to spread the word about him being in the Capital. 409 00:21:40,310 --> 00:21:41,440 Did you understand? 410 00:21:43,830 --> 00:21:45,240 I... I wouldn't dare. 411 00:21:45,270 --> 00:21:46,880 I... I swear on my life. 412 00:21:46,880 --> 00:21:48,720 His Lordship can rest assured. 413 00:21:48,720 --> 00:21:50,590 If there's even a whisper of gossip 414 00:21:50,590 --> 00:21:52,270 floating above the Capital, 415 00:21:52,270 --> 00:21:53,580 -you can hold me responsible. -You really didn't understand. 416 00:21:53,580 --> 00:21:54,790 You can hold me responsible. 417 00:21:54,790 --> 00:21:55,400 Really. 418 00:21:55,590 --> 00:21:56,590 I swear on my life. 419 00:22:05,790 --> 00:22:07,160 Why are you crying? 420 00:22:07,240 --> 00:22:08,890 I should be the one crying! 421 00:22:09,070 --> 00:22:10,190 Get up! 422 00:22:10,680 --> 00:22:12,590 What kind of bad luck from eight lifetimes have I had 423 00:22:12,410 --> 00:22:19,790 [Where Clouds Roam and Snow Dances] 424 00:22:12,610 --> 00:22:14,710 to bring a jinx like you here? 425 00:22:15,070 --> 00:22:15,970 Let's go! 426 00:22:16,070 --> 00:22:17,390 It's so embarrassing! 427 00:22:29,830 --> 00:22:31,760 You came out with me just like this? 428 00:22:32,350 --> 00:22:34,150 Aren't you afraid of being seen? 429 00:22:36,200 --> 00:22:38,860 I promised to show you the beauty of the Capital. 430 00:22:39,110 --> 00:22:40,510 How could I break my word? 431 00:22:44,310 --> 00:22:45,000 What? 432 00:22:46,070 --> 00:22:47,130 Did seeing Song Yan 433 00:22:47,200 --> 00:22:48,330 put you in a bad mood? 434 00:22:49,750 --> 00:22:51,680 So you do remember him. 435 00:22:52,920 --> 00:22:54,450 I thought you'd forgotten. 436 00:22:54,640 --> 00:22:56,480 It's not that I don't remember him. 437 00:22:56,480 --> 00:22:58,280 I just never took him seriously. 438 00:23:06,070 --> 00:23:07,000 Are you jealous? 439 00:23:07,720 --> 00:23:09,180 Your expression changed. 440 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:10,910 Ridiculous. 441 00:23:13,340 --> 00:23:14,600 That would be the best. 442 00:23:15,110 --> 00:23:17,370 Otherwise, you'd be lowering yourself. 443 00:23:17,750 --> 00:23:19,400 I remember back in Lin'an, 444 00:23:19,440 --> 00:23:20,270 I said 445 00:23:20,350 --> 00:23:21,790 that when you become a high official 446 00:23:21,790 --> 00:23:22,830 and meet Song Yan again, 447 00:23:22,830 --> 00:23:25,430 you should teach him a lesson for me as revenge. 448 00:23:27,920 --> 00:23:28,680 Sure. 449 00:23:28,960 --> 00:23:30,830 It's not too late to do that now. 450 00:23:31,830 --> 00:23:32,720 Stop the carriage. 451 00:23:32,720 --> 00:23:33,430 No. 452 00:23:34,110 --> 00:23:36,230 That's not what I meant. 453 00:23:36,350 --> 00:23:37,410 Does a mere Song Yan 454 00:23:37,480 --> 00:23:40,480 really need the Marquis of Wu'an to teach him a lesson? 455 00:23:55,160 --> 00:23:56,760 The Capital is so beautiful. 456 00:23:57,480 --> 00:23:58,820 In the past, 457 00:23:59,070 --> 00:24:01,330 I envied Song Yan so much for coming here. 458 00:24:02,200 --> 00:24:03,000 What a pity. 459 00:24:03,480 --> 00:24:06,810 With people like Prime Minister Wei and Grand Tutor Li here, 460 00:24:10,440 --> 00:24:12,240 the Capital is nothing special. 461 00:24:15,310 --> 00:24:16,350 Don't worry. 462 00:24:16,680 --> 00:24:17,880 One day, 463 00:24:18,790 --> 00:24:20,830 all these treacherous and corrupt officials 464 00:24:20,830 --> 00:24:22,270 will be rooted out, 465 00:24:23,680 --> 00:24:26,000 and peace will be restored to the world. 466 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:44,070 Fireworks! 467 00:24:46,070 --> 00:24:47,830 This way, we can stay in the carriage 468 00:24:47,830 --> 00:24:49,290 and watch from a distance. 469 00:24:49,350 --> 00:24:50,810 Why watch from a distance? 470 00:24:51,750 --> 00:24:52,400 Let's go. 471 00:24:53,080 --> 00:24:54,140 Stop the carriage. 472 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:00,260 Why are we getting out? 473 00:25:01,200 --> 00:25:02,340 Where are we going? 474 00:25:03,000 --> 00:25:03,600 Follow me. 475 00:25:10,510 --> 00:25:11,110 Waiter. 476 00:25:11,250 --> 00:25:12,320 A private table for two. 477 00:25:12,320 --> 00:25:14,250 Alright. Come on, this way please. 478 00:25:16,530 --> 00:25:17,360 Look. 479 00:25:18,030 --> 00:25:19,260 You entered the Capital without permission. 480 00:25:19,260 --> 00:25:21,390 It's a serious crime if you're caught. 481 00:25:21,510 --> 00:25:22,680 So what? 482 00:25:23,160 --> 00:25:24,490 Who dares to impeach me? 483 00:25:24,910 --> 00:25:26,620 Even if someone dares, 484 00:25:26,760 --> 00:25:29,090 would that little Emperor dare to listen? 485 00:25:32,240 --> 00:25:33,880 You kept telling me 486 00:25:34,350 --> 00:25:36,240 you wanted to tour the Capital at night. 487 00:25:36,240 --> 00:25:38,240 How can we just stay in the carriage? 488 00:25:41,580 --> 00:25:44,090 ♪ The moon is as quiet as me ♪ 489 00:25:44,870 --> 00:25:46,530 ♪ The light shines ♪ 490 00:25:47,170 --> 00:25:49,840 ♪ It illuminates the turbulence in my heart ♪ 491 00:25:50,340 --> 00:25:52,960 ♪ It seems to be the fire of love ♪ 492 00:25:53,520 --> 00:25:55,320 ♪ Just a few sparks ♪ 493 00:25:55,780 --> 00:26:00,610 ♪ Let me hide in your heart ♪ 494 00:25:58,160 --> 00:25:59,320 Actually, 495 00:26:00,400 --> 00:26:02,960 I'm especially grateful to Song Yan for one thing. 496 00:26:02,960 --> 00:26:04,270 Song Yan? What is it? 497 00:26:03,080 --> 00:26:04,320 ♪ I pray that our love ♪ 498 00:26:04,340 --> 00:26:06,880 ♪ Will never end ♪ 499 00:26:05,240 --> 00:26:06,770 I thank Song Yan 500 00:26:06,920 --> 00:26:08,720 for not appreciating Fan Changyu. 501 00:26:07,510 --> 00:26:08,680 ♪ It's worth my foolishly waiting ♪ 502 00:26:08,700 --> 00:26:10,950 ♪ For a lifetime ♪ 503 00:26:11,720 --> 00:26:15,640 ♪ Clear and quiet as me ♪ 504 00:26:15,930 --> 00:26:19,760 ♪ So what if we encounter difficulties? ♪ 505 00:26:16,880 --> 00:26:18,070 You once said 506 00:26:18,830 --> 00:26:20,290 that I, an uncovered jade, 507 00:26:20,420 --> 00:26:21,310 ♪ I pray that our love ♪ 508 00:26:20,790 --> 00:26:23,000 don't belong to you even if your name is carved on me. 509 00:26:21,330 --> 00:26:23,930 ♪ Will not be like sand slipping into the sea ♪ 510 00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:26,110 But now I know... 511 00:26:25,230 --> 00:26:26,240 ♪ I'd rather use this life ♪ 512 00:26:26,270 --> 00:26:28,630 ♪ To guard our love forever ♪ 513 00:26:28,070 --> 00:26:29,440 you are the jade. 514 00:26:29,210 --> 00:26:33,370 ♪ Clear and quiet as me ♪ 515 00:26:33,750 --> 00:26:41,990 ♪ Why do we need to seek cause and effect ♪ 516 00:26:54,960 --> 00:26:57,480 Your Highness, you've had a long journey back to the Capital. 517 00:26:57,480 --> 00:26:59,830 This is the Li family's private residence. 518 00:26:59,830 --> 00:27:01,830 You can stay here with peace of mind. 519 00:27:02,960 --> 00:27:04,290 I have sent men 520 00:27:04,590 --> 00:27:07,120 to closely monitor Fan Changyu's residence. 521 00:27:07,160 --> 00:27:09,020 We will follow the clues 522 00:27:09,480 --> 00:27:10,960 to convict Xie Zheng 523 00:27:11,070 --> 00:27:14,270 of treason for returning to the Capital without an edict. 524 00:27:16,270 --> 00:27:17,350 Grand Tutor Li, 525 00:27:17,510 --> 00:27:20,310 it would be better to have that foolish Emperor issue a decree, 526 00:27:20,310 --> 00:27:21,840 openly summoning Xie Zheng 527 00:27:22,160 --> 00:27:25,030 to bring his grand army back to court for rewards. 528 00:27:27,110 --> 00:27:28,710 What do you mean? 529 00:27:29,070 --> 00:27:30,640 Among the war prisoners from Chongzhou, 530 00:27:30,640 --> 00:27:32,440 there are many of my trusted men. 531 00:27:33,200 --> 00:27:35,270 They have now infiltrated the Yanzhou Army 532 00:27:35,270 --> 00:27:37,130 that is returning to the Capital. 533 00:27:37,720 --> 00:27:38,830 Lord Changxin 534 00:27:39,110 --> 00:27:41,720 coveted the Capital of Great Yin all his life. 535 00:27:42,070 --> 00:27:43,350 But he never expected 536 00:27:43,680 --> 00:27:45,680 that I could use Xie Zheng 537 00:27:46,450 --> 00:27:47,610 to bring the rebel troops 538 00:27:47,610 --> 00:27:49,760 openly into the Capital. 539 00:27:49,790 --> 00:27:52,070 Only with an army can one win. 540 00:27:55,480 --> 00:27:59,320 Your Highness, you're indeed of royal blood. 541 00:27:59,640 --> 00:28:02,070 Your wisdom and methods are superior. 542 00:28:02,590 --> 00:28:05,750 I am willing to serve you faithfully 543 00:28:06,200 --> 00:28:08,960 to achieve your great cause soon. 544 00:28:22,070 --> 00:28:24,710 [Shaking Heaven and Earth] 545 00:28:26,110 --> 00:28:26,970 Close the door. 546 00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:32,420 I heard you're returning to the Capital on orders. 547 00:28:32,420 --> 00:28:33,330 Yes. 548 00:28:34,200 --> 00:28:35,600 They know I've returned, 549 00:28:36,110 --> 00:28:38,770 so they had His Majesty summon me to the Capital. 550 00:28:39,720 --> 00:28:42,070 Also, the falcon brought news. 551 00:28:42,960 --> 00:28:45,470 Qi Min used all his Suicide Warriors 552 00:28:45,500 --> 00:28:46,900 and captured Manager Yu. 553 00:28:48,880 --> 00:28:49,680 Damn it. 554 00:28:50,030 --> 00:28:50,880 I'll bring Qianqian back. 555 00:28:50,880 --> 00:28:51,350 Wait. 556 00:28:51,920 --> 00:28:52,680 Don't rush. 557 00:28:53,270 --> 00:28:55,270 I've already sent men to rescue her. 558 00:28:56,720 --> 00:28:57,720 For this matter, 559 00:28:58,590 --> 00:28:59,790 we need to find another way. 560 00:28:59,790 --> 00:29:00,920 Find what way? 561 00:29:01,480 --> 00:29:03,240 That Qi is a mad dog. 562 00:29:03,400 --> 00:29:05,600 When he goes mad, he even bites himself. 563 00:29:05,830 --> 00:29:07,400 Qi Min looks vicious, 564 00:29:07,680 --> 00:29:10,030 but he's actually devoted to Manager Yu. 565 00:29:10,310 --> 00:29:12,240 He won't have the heart to kill her. 566 00:29:16,110 --> 00:29:16,920 Sister. 567 00:29:17,480 --> 00:29:17,960 Sister! 568 00:29:17,960 --> 00:29:19,160 Bad news! 569 00:29:19,510 --> 00:29:20,830 Rumor has it 570 00:29:20,830 --> 00:29:23,490 the Emperor wants to make you his Noble Consort! 571 00:29:29,000 --> 00:29:30,400 I've said before 572 00:29:30,830 --> 00:29:32,350 that I'm already married. 573 00:29:32,400 --> 00:29:33,310 Exactly. 574 00:29:33,440 --> 00:29:34,720 Who would give up being a general 575 00:29:34,720 --> 00:29:35,920 just to be someone's concubine? 576 00:29:35,920 --> 00:29:36,400 Would you? 577 00:29:36,400 --> 00:29:37,640 It's utter nonsense. 578 00:29:37,790 --> 00:29:40,160 The Flower-Crowned General's fame has already spread throughout the Capital. 579 00:29:40,160 --> 00:29:42,020 She has the people's support now. 580 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:43,920 His Majesty is doing this 581 00:29:44,030 --> 00:29:45,680 to borrow the General's power 582 00:29:45,680 --> 00:29:48,210 to counter the powerful ministers Wei and Li. 583 00:29:48,960 --> 00:29:50,000 Yes. 584 00:29:50,240 --> 00:29:51,920 They're here to sound you out. 585 00:29:53,350 --> 00:29:54,070 Do you fancy it? 586 00:29:54,070 --> 00:29:54,790 Bah! 587 00:29:55,880 --> 00:29:57,750 To think I used to pity him. 588 00:29:58,400 --> 00:30:00,070 If he dares to lay his pig trotters on me, 589 00:30:00,070 --> 00:30:01,640 I'll slaughter him right there. 590 00:30:01,640 --> 00:30:02,680 I'll show him 591 00:30:03,160 --> 00:30:06,760 that I didn't earn the name Pig-Butchering General for nothing. 592 00:30:20,310 --> 00:30:23,380 [Match] 593 00:30:25,030 --> 00:30:26,400 Fan, come here. 594 00:30:29,720 --> 00:30:32,050 I wrote these characters especially for you 595 00:30:32,050 --> 00:30:33,380 to express my feelings. 596 00:30:33,790 --> 00:30:34,920 See if you like them. 597 00:30:35,340 --> 00:30:39,190 "A fair maiden is a gentleman's perfect match." 598 00:30:40,640 --> 00:30:42,040 Beautiful handwriting. 599 00:30:42,070 --> 00:30:44,000 It's a pity I can barely read. 600 00:30:44,770 --> 00:30:46,220 [Maiden] [Man] 601 00:30:44,920 --> 00:30:46,780 I only recognize these two words. 602 00:30:49,070 --> 00:30:49,830 No matter. 603 00:30:50,200 --> 00:30:52,000 I will explain it to you. 604 00:30:53,110 --> 00:30:55,110 This is a famous line from the Book of Songs. 605 00:30:55,110 --> 00:30:56,830 It praises your beauty. 606 00:30:56,690 --> 00:30:58,210 [Act with Caution] 607 00:30:56,830 --> 00:30:58,400 Even I am captivated. 608 00:31:03,790 --> 00:31:04,550 In short, 609 00:31:04,720 --> 00:31:06,000 you are the most beautiful woman 610 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,030 in Great Yin. 611 00:31:08,920 --> 00:31:10,590 I have no beauty. 612 00:31:11,110 --> 00:31:12,590 Just some brute strength. 613 00:31:12,750 --> 00:31:14,480 Your Majesty, you may not know, 614 00:31:14,510 --> 00:31:16,110 when I was in the countryside, 615 00:31:16,110 --> 00:31:18,310 a scholar broke off our engagement. 616 00:31:18,510 --> 00:31:20,480 I had to take a matrilocal husband 617 00:31:20,550 --> 00:31:21,860 to save face 618 00:31:21,960 --> 00:31:23,560 and the family butcher shop. 619 00:31:23,920 --> 00:31:24,720 Your Majesty, 620 00:31:25,070 --> 00:31:27,240 you must support women like me 621 00:31:27,260 --> 00:31:28,540 who have no brothers 622 00:31:28,720 --> 00:31:30,850 and change the Legal Code of Great Yin. 623 00:31:31,000 --> 00:31:32,030 We women 624 00:31:32,200 --> 00:31:33,750 shouldn't have to marry a man 625 00:31:33,750 --> 00:31:34,880 to survive. 626 00:31:35,400 --> 00:31:36,880 As long as we can support ourselves 627 00:31:36,880 --> 00:31:38,070 and pay the land tax, 628 00:31:38,960 --> 00:31:40,480 we should count as a household. 629 00:31:40,480 --> 00:31:42,030 There's no need for a male in the house. 630 00:31:42,030 --> 00:31:43,790 Don't you agree, Your Majesty? 631 00:31:45,270 --> 00:31:46,200 Fan, 632 00:31:46,440 --> 00:31:48,550 you've reached a high position now. 633 00:31:48,550 --> 00:31:50,510 Don't dwell on the past. 634 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,070 As for amending the laws, 635 00:31:53,070 --> 00:31:53,960 I promise you. 636 00:31:56,030 --> 00:31:58,750 Because you are someone I truly cherish. 637 00:31:59,310 --> 00:32:02,070 On behalf of all suffering women, I, Fan Changyu, 638 00:32:02,480 --> 00:32:04,410 thank Your Majesty for your grace. 639 00:32:04,790 --> 00:32:06,070 Please rise, F— 640 00:32:09,440 --> 00:32:11,070 You have quite a grip. 641 00:32:11,680 --> 00:32:14,030 What other hobbies do you have? 642 00:32:14,070 --> 00:32:15,400 You can tell me about them. 643 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:16,720 Let's get to know each other. 644 00:32:16,720 --> 00:32:18,680 Yes. I like butchering pigs. 645 00:32:18,680 --> 00:32:20,400 Why don't you find a pig, Your Majesty? 646 00:32:20,400 --> 00:32:21,530 I will be right here, 647 00:32:21,590 --> 00:32:22,730 deboning and butchering it, 648 00:32:22,730 --> 00:32:23,920 digging out its heart and lungs for you to see. 649 00:32:23,920 --> 00:32:24,880 Enough, enough. 650 00:32:25,930 --> 00:32:27,000 I'll be direct. 651 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:30,350 I intend to make you my Noble Consort. 652 00:32:30,480 --> 00:32:32,340 From now on, you will stay in the palace 653 00:32:32,340 --> 00:32:34,340 and enjoy endless wealth and glory. 654 00:32:36,400 --> 00:32:37,510 What a pity. 655 00:32:38,590 --> 00:32:40,030 I already have a husband. 656 00:32:40,640 --> 00:32:42,000 I cannot marry you. 657 00:32:42,480 --> 00:32:44,810 Didn't you say your husband went missing? 658 00:32:45,550 --> 00:32:47,160 He is just a husband, 659 00:32:47,160 --> 00:32:49,270 nothing more than a peasant or a small vendor. 660 00:32:49,270 --> 00:32:50,880 How can he compare to me? 661 00:32:51,000 --> 00:32:52,080 Besides, 662 00:32:52,750 --> 00:32:54,950 is marrying you 663 00:32:54,970 --> 00:33:03,460 [Act with Caution] 664 00:32:55,110 --> 00:32:56,840 just for my own selfish desire? 665 00:32:57,110 --> 00:32:57,920 No! 666 00:32:58,440 --> 00:33:01,000 I'm doing it for the realm of Great Yin. 667 00:33:01,000 --> 00:33:04,930 It is to stop those treacherous officials from controlling the court. 668 00:33:06,960 --> 00:33:07,830 As for you, 669 00:33:08,480 --> 00:33:10,510 although you are a butcher girl, 670 00:33:11,550 --> 00:33:13,160 I do not dislike you. 671 00:33:13,730 --> 00:33:14,650 Look, 672 00:33:15,000 --> 00:33:16,670 I have sacrificed myself for you 673 00:33:16,670 --> 00:33:18,070 and gone to great lengths. 674 00:33:18,070 --> 00:33:20,070 Can't you think of the greater good? 675 00:33:24,590 --> 00:33:26,680 Your Majesty, your sacrifice 676 00:33:26,920 --> 00:33:28,750 is for the sake of the country? 677 00:33:29,640 --> 00:33:30,310 Fine. 678 00:33:30,640 --> 00:33:32,790 I will write a divorce letter to Xie Zheng right now. 679 00:33:32,790 --> 00:33:33,550 I will divorce him. 680 00:33:33,550 --> 00:33:34,510 Very well. 681 00:33:34,510 --> 00:33:35,310 Wait. 682 00:33:39,720 --> 00:33:41,750 Who did you say 683 00:33:41,750 --> 00:33:43,830 you are writing the Divorce Agreement to? 684 00:33:43,830 --> 00:33:45,000 Xie Zheng. 685 00:33:49,350 --> 00:33:50,830 Xie Jiuheng. 686 00:33:53,640 --> 00:33:54,840 The Marquis of Wu'an. 687 00:34:00,200 --> 00:34:01,660 Are you familiar with him? 688 00:34:03,340 --> 00:34:04,520 Yes. 689 00:34:04,450 --> 00:34:06,660 [Act with Caution] 690 00:34:05,030 --> 00:34:06,030 I know him all too well. 691 00:34:06,030 --> 00:34:06,890 Then I shall go. 692 00:34:06,920 --> 00:34:07,550 Don't! 693 00:34:13,070 --> 00:34:13,880 Fan. 694 00:34:14,090 --> 00:34:16,010 No, General Fan. 695 00:34:16,920 --> 00:34:18,670 Why didn't you tell me this sooner? 696 00:34:18,670 --> 00:34:21,199 You made me misunderstand things for so long. 697 00:34:21,670 --> 00:34:24,760 The Marquis of Wu'an is also loyal and patriotic. 698 00:34:25,360 --> 00:34:28,420 Marrying him is also an act for the greater good, right? 699 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:30,000 It's just that... 700 00:34:31,000 --> 00:34:32,310 please just pretend 701 00:34:32,429 --> 00:34:34,710 that today's event never happened. 702 00:34:35,090 --> 00:34:35,949 What do you say? 703 00:34:39,710 --> 00:34:40,550 Yes, 704 00:34:41,920 --> 00:34:43,110 Your Majesty. 705 00:35:02,160 --> 00:35:04,160 My Lord, Grand Tutor Tao is here. 706 00:35:05,830 --> 00:35:06,750 Master? 707 00:35:11,510 --> 00:35:12,840 You returned with the army in triumph 708 00:35:12,840 --> 00:35:15,000 upon the edict. 709 00:35:15,550 --> 00:35:17,740 This serves as a legitimate reason 710 00:35:18,030 --> 00:35:19,840 for you to appear in the Capital. 711 00:35:24,030 --> 00:35:25,190 I presume 712 00:35:27,140 --> 00:35:30,540 His Majesty is also part of your plan. 713 00:35:35,510 --> 00:35:37,320 If it weren't for the concern that a disturbance in the court 714 00:35:37,320 --> 00:35:38,880 might destabilize the state, 715 00:35:38,880 --> 00:35:41,400 giving the Beijue people an opportunity to take advantage, 716 00:35:41,400 --> 00:35:42,480 would that puppet really think 717 00:35:42,480 --> 00:35:44,320 he could ascend to the throne? 718 00:35:48,670 --> 00:35:50,670 The catastrophe 17 years ago 719 00:35:50,670 --> 00:35:53,400 has left the current situation in the court 720 00:35:53,400 --> 00:35:55,550 tangled and complicated, 721 00:35:56,760 --> 00:35:58,710 with no easy solution. 722 00:35:59,490 --> 00:36:02,290 The lesson from 17 years ago hasn't brought peace, 723 00:36:02,710 --> 00:36:05,240 but has instead caused more turmoil to arise. 724 00:36:06,960 --> 00:36:09,290 It seems we've truly returned to the past. 725 00:36:10,590 --> 00:36:11,510 Jiuheng, 726 00:36:13,400 --> 00:36:14,320 entering the Capital this time 727 00:36:14,320 --> 00:36:17,320 means it is time for you to face Wei Yan. 728 00:36:19,150 --> 00:36:21,300 In this reunion of nephew and uncle, 729 00:36:21,430 --> 00:36:22,990 danger lurks everywhere. 730 00:36:24,110 --> 00:36:25,960 Are you ready? 731 00:36:28,070 --> 00:36:29,530 The day I enter the Capital 732 00:36:30,800 --> 00:36:33,060 is the anniversary of my mother's death. 733 00:36:34,070 --> 00:36:35,070 He and I 734 00:36:37,360 --> 00:36:38,360 are bound to meet. 735 00:36:58,400 --> 00:37:00,000 Greetings, Mother Consort. 736 00:37:00,590 --> 00:37:02,320 What did you 737 00:37:02,320 --> 00:37:03,190 ask me here for? 738 00:37:22,030 --> 00:37:24,030 What have you been busy with lately? 739 00:37:28,120 --> 00:37:29,520 Studying chess manuals. 740 00:37:29,920 --> 00:37:31,150 In my spare time, 741 00:37:31,400 --> 00:37:33,710 I also copied some Buddhist scriptures for you. 742 00:37:33,710 --> 00:37:34,670 Is that all? 743 00:37:37,440 --> 00:37:39,340 Why has Jianjia from your palace 744 00:37:39,370 --> 00:37:41,500 been going to the Cold Palace so often? 745 00:37:44,360 --> 00:37:45,960 Perhaps she is kind-hearted 746 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:47,960 and wants to give out some food. 747 00:37:49,140 --> 00:37:50,100 Shu. 748 00:37:57,590 --> 00:37:58,520 Mother Consort. 749 00:37:59,190 --> 00:38:00,800 I accidentally discovered that 750 00:38:00,800 --> 00:38:01,860 in the Cold Palace, 751 00:38:02,230 --> 00:38:05,560 there might be a witness to the palace coup from 17 years ago. 752 00:38:10,320 --> 00:38:11,780 Who else knows about this? 753 00:38:13,110 --> 00:38:14,520 Only Jianjia and I. 754 00:38:14,630 --> 00:38:15,670 No one else. 755 00:38:16,230 --> 00:38:18,150 This must never be mentioned again. 756 00:38:18,150 --> 00:38:19,710 Pretend it never happened. 757 00:38:20,880 --> 00:38:22,860 The palace banquet is in 7 days. 758 00:38:23,550 --> 00:38:25,480 You cannot waste your prime years. 759 00:38:26,070 --> 00:38:27,150 You may go back. 760 00:38:27,150 --> 00:38:29,280 I've had the dress sent to your palace. 761 00:38:45,120 --> 00:38:46,050 Mother Consort. 762 00:38:46,630 --> 00:38:48,620 If Wei Yan is truly this audacious, 763 00:38:48,960 --> 00:38:50,920 we should uncover the truth from 17 years ago, 764 00:38:50,920 --> 00:38:52,320 execute his entire clan, 765 00:38:52,400 --> 00:38:55,260 and reclaim imperial power from him, shouldn't we? 766 00:38:57,070 --> 00:38:58,480 Why are you and my brother 767 00:38:58,840 --> 00:39:01,000 so afraid of him? 768 00:39:08,360 --> 00:39:11,320 A life of luxury has made you so naive. 769 00:39:12,020 --> 00:39:14,530 Do you think Wei Yan is that easy to defeat? 770 00:39:15,030 --> 00:39:16,480 I survived these 17 years of suffering 771 00:39:16,480 --> 00:39:17,360 because I've been cautious 772 00:39:17,360 --> 00:39:19,360 and enduring humiliation. 773 00:39:20,320 --> 00:39:22,000 If you care about me at all, 774 00:39:22,190 --> 00:39:23,190 listen to me. 775 00:39:23,190 --> 00:39:24,990 Stop meddling in this, alright? 776 00:39:28,760 --> 00:39:29,590 Shu. 777 00:39:36,870 --> 00:39:37,620 Yes. 778 00:39:38,280 --> 00:39:39,230 I see. 779 00:39:46,400 --> 00:39:47,460 I'll take my leave. 780 00:39:53,800 --> 00:39:55,200 For some unknown reason, 781 00:39:55,880 --> 00:39:57,000 I feel... 782 00:39:58,230 --> 00:39:59,360 so uneasy. 783 00:40:00,480 --> 00:40:02,400 Just like 17 years ago. 784 00:40:03,900 --> 00:40:06,870 [Where Compassion and Grace Meet] 785 00:40:06,030 --> 00:40:07,030 Your Majesty. 786 00:40:07,190 --> 00:40:09,190 The Marquis of Wu'an has led his troops 787 00:40:09,190 --> 00:40:11,050 to the outskirts of the Capital. 788 00:40:11,110 --> 00:40:12,110 In three days, 789 00:40:12,400 --> 00:40:14,280 he will enter the city as decreed. 790 00:40:17,880 --> 00:40:20,360 That is earlier than I anticipated. 791 00:40:21,190 --> 00:40:22,710 Could it be that he found out 792 00:40:22,710 --> 00:40:24,030 I have designs on Fan Changyu, 793 00:40:24,030 --> 00:40:25,760 so he came to the Capital early? 794 00:40:27,800 --> 00:40:29,230 He really has wild ambitions! 795 00:40:29,230 --> 00:40:30,110 Yes. 796 00:40:30,150 --> 00:40:31,480 A mere butcher girl, 797 00:40:31,480 --> 00:40:32,840 and the Marquis of Wu'an wants to fight me for her? 798 00:40:32,840 --> 00:40:33,590 Yes, yes! 799 00:40:33,590 --> 00:40:34,760 Tell me, why is my life 800 00:40:34,760 --> 00:40:36,400 -so miserable? -Yes! 801 00:40:36,400 --> 00:40:38,440 No, no, no! It's not miserable. 802 00:40:43,670 --> 00:40:45,280 Prime Minister Wei is a powerful official, 803 00:40:45,280 --> 00:40:46,230 and the Grand Tutor is as slippery as an eel. 804 00:40:46,230 --> 00:40:47,150 An eel. 805 00:40:47,550 --> 00:40:48,510 I finally found 806 00:40:48,510 --> 00:40:50,760 a village woman I could easily manipulate. 807 00:40:50,760 --> 00:40:51,590 But now she has become... 808 00:40:51,590 --> 00:40:53,250 She has become a Marchioness! 809 00:40:57,150 --> 00:40:59,280 If the Jizhou Army and the Yanzhou Army 810 00:40:59,400 --> 00:41:00,630 were to unite, 811 00:41:02,630 --> 00:41:05,000 wouldn't that create another Lord Changxin? 812 00:41:05,000 --> 00:41:05,800 Well... 813 00:41:07,190 --> 00:41:08,480 No, no. 814 00:41:09,550 --> 00:41:11,210 I cannot let them join forces. 815 00:41:13,630 --> 00:41:14,280 Also... 816 00:41:15,110 --> 00:41:16,400 That damned grandson of the former Eastern Palace— 817 00:41:16,400 --> 00:41:17,480 where is he now? 818 00:41:18,320 --> 00:41:19,070 Your Majesty, 819 00:41:19,070 --> 00:41:21,630 there is still no news about him. 820 00:41:21,630 --> 00:41:23,070 And in recent days, 821 00:41:23,070 --> 00:41:25,110 Prime Minister Wei has been acting as usual, 822 00:41:25,110 --> 00:41:26,640 with no strange movements. 823 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:28,710 You! 824 00:41:28,710 --> 00:41:30,380 This is all your fault! 825 00:41:31,030 --> 00:41:31,630 Come back! 826 00:41:37,920 --> 00:41:40,180 I cannot just sit here and wait for death. 827 00:41:44,780 --> 00:41:46,540 Hurry up and summon Grand Tutor Li. 828 00:41:46,540 --> 00:41:47,230 -Yes. -Summon Grand Tutor Li. 829 00:41:47,230 --> 00:41:48,960 Yes. I will go right away. 830 00:41:49,360 --> 00:41:50,150 Hurry up! 831 00:41:50,510 --> 00:41:53,630 Servants! Summon Grand Tutor Li for an audience! 832 00:41:57,710 --> 00:42:00,860 [Speak with Caution] 833 00:41:58,760 --> 00:42:00,220 Greetings, Your Majesty. 834 00:42:02,920 --> 00:42:04,920 Recently, the rumor about the grandson of the former Eastern Palace 835 00:42:04,920 --> 00:42:06,850 has been spreading like wildfire. 836 00:42:06,960 --> 00:42:07,880 Grand Tutor Li, 837 00:42:08,110 --> 00:42:09,960 what is your opinion on this? 838 00:42:10,630 --> 00:42:11,440 Your Majesty, 839 00:42:12,030 --> 00:42:14,030 this rumor is difficult to verify. 840 00:42:14,440 --> 00:42:16,150 But at such a critical moment, 841 00:42:16,150 --> 00:42:17,750 for it to suddenly emerge... 842 00:42:18,230 --> 00:42:19,480 In my opinion, 843 00:42:19,760 --> 00:42:22,220 someone must be plotting behind the scenes, 844 00:42:22,360 --> 00:42:23,710 adding fuel to the fire. 845 00:42:25,710 --> 00:42:27,320 I was thinking the same. 846 00:42:28,760 --> 00:42:30,110 Do you... 847 00:42:30,110 --> 00:42:31,960 have any suspects in mind? 848 00:42:32,400 --> 00:42:33,230 Your Majesty, 849 00:42:33,590 --> 00:42:36,320 the Marquis of Wu'an holds heavy military power. 850 00:42:36,510 --> 00:42:39,840 His army is openly camped outside the Capital. 851 00:42:39,840 --> 00:42:42,480 His wild ambition is as clear as day. 852 00:42:44,550 --> 00:42:46,880 I venture to suggest 853 00:42:47,230 --> 00:42:48,590 that we act decisively 854 00:42:49,510 --> 00:42:52,440 and uproot this hidden danger. 855 00:42:56,280 --> 00:42:57,070 No. 856 00:42:57,670 --> 00:42:58,400 No. 857 00:42:59,880 --> 00:43:00,670 No. 858 00:43:03,840 --> 00:43:04,840 If we do that, 859 00:43:05,230 --> 00:43:07,230 won't we offend Prime Minister Wei? 860 00:43:07,480 --> 00:43:09,880 Your Majesty, I have a plan 861 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:13,150 to help you accomplish this. 862 00:43:16,330 --> 00:43:18,840 I heard there is news in the Cold Palace 863 00:43:18,840 --> 00:43:20,920 about the late Consort Shu's personal maid.