1 00:00:09,280 --> 00:00:10,159 Your Grace. 2 00:00:10,160 --> 00:00:12,230 Eunuch Wang, how is His Majesty? 3 00:00:12,780 --> 00:00:13,920 Please come inside. 4 00:00:19,180 --> 00:00:20,710 Meisun... 5 00:00:22,060 --> 00:00:25,430 His Majesty is sinking fast. 6 00:00:37,970 --> 00:00:39,590 What is this item doing here? 7 00:00:40,500 --> 00:00:42,840 Official Ji must have left it 8 00:00:42,860 --> 00:00:45,120 when he visited His Majesty. 9 00:00:53,120 --> 00:00:55,500 I want to teach you the 13 Acupuncture Spots of the Demons. 10 00:00:55,610 --> 00:00:57,910 There's a point on the tongue called Haiquan. 11 00:00:58,040 --> 00:01:00,289 Administering a needle here can have miraculous effects 12 00:01:00,290 --> 00:01:01,609 on those on the brink of death 13 00:01:01,610 --> 00:01:03,350 from a severe collapse. 14 00:01:05,820 --> 00:01:06,990 Ji Yong 15 00:01:07,130 --> 00:01:08,680 is always playing tricks 16 00:01:08,770 --> 00:01:10,710 and never speaks clearly. 17 00:01:11,460 --> 00:01:14,710 It turns out what he taught me was meant for today. 18 00:01:15,660 --> 00:01:17,400 So everything is part of his master plan 19 00:01:18,020 --> 00:01:19,630 to root out traitors and restore order. 20 00:01:20,210 --> 00:01:22,690 He was appointed as the Administrator of Lord Qing's Residence 21 00:01:23,010 --> 00:01:24,400 and appeared to have turned against us. 22 00:01:24,410 --> 00:01:26,270 But it was actually under His Majesty's orders. 23 00:01:28,850 --> 00:01:30,840 When investigating the case in Futing, 24 00:01:31,330 --> 00:01:32,480 His Majesty already knew 25 00:01:32,740 --> 00:01:34,150 that the Duke of Ding's death 26 00:01:34,490 --> 00:01:36,249 was Lord Qing's doing. 27 00:01:36,250 --> 00:01:38,040 So, he can only 28 00:01:38,210 --> 00:01:39,790 let Lord Qing commit treason 29 00:01:39,970 --> 00:01:43,179 to lure all the hidden conspirators 30 00:01:43,180 --> 00:01:44,539 to reveal themselves one by one 31 00:01:44,540 --> 00:01:45,790 and be eradicated in one stroke. 32 00:01:48,050 --> 00:01:49,840 Ji Yong deceived everyone, 33 00:01:50,490 --> 00:01:52,350 even Song Mo and me. 34 00:01:52,610 --> 00:01:56,040 However, the number of court officials supporting Lord Qing 35 00:01:56,490 --> 00:01:59,320 was greater than His Majesty had anticipated. 36 00:01:59,380 --> 00:02:01,120 Some princes even 37 00:02:01,180 --> 00:02:03,329 openly sided with Lord Qing. 38 00:02:03,330 --> 00:02:05,240 The one truly commanding 39 00:02:05,490 --> 00:02:06,960 the entire scheme 40 00:02:07,410 --> 00:02:09,350 was actually the one closest to His Majesty, 41 00:02:09,900 --> 00:02:12,110 leading us to today's dead end. 42 00:02:13,370 --> 00:02:14,630 It might not be a dead end. 43 00:02:15,900 --> 00:02:17,019 Eunuch Wang, 44 00:02:17,020 --> 00:02:18,950 help me lift His Majesty. 45 00:03:46,560 --> 00:03:50,799 =Blossom= (Adapted from the novel "Blossom" by Zhi Zhi) 46 00:03:50,800 --> 00:03:54,060 =Episode 34= 47 00:03:55,810 --> 00:03:57,510 Maintain the Yuanyang Formation! 48 00:03:57,740 --> 00:03:59,670 Prepare to break through the siege! 49 00:04:03,490 --> 00:04:04,950 They're at their limit. 50 00:04:05,050 --> 00:04:06,190 Charge! 51 00:04:11,860 --> 00:04:13,350 Leave none alive! 52 00:04:13,650 --> 00:04:14,790 Kill them all! 53 00:05:10,400 --> 00:05:14,260 (Qianqing Palace) 54 00:05:18,460 --> 00:05:20,240 Here comes my reinforcement. 55 00:05:22,580 --> 00:05:23,720 Your Highness. 56 00:05:25,530 --> 00:05:28,200 You have been deceived by traitors 57 00:05:28,970 --> 00:05:31,630 and raised an unjust rebellion. 58 00:05:32,730 --> 00:05:35,510 I promise you this. 59 00:05:35,790 --> 00:05:37,209 Lay down your weapons 60 00:05:37,210 --> 00:05:39,000 and return to the right path, 61 00:05:39,530 --> 00:05:41,030 and you will not be punished. 62 00:05:41,820 --> 00:05:42,960 Otherwise, 63 00:05:44,090 --> 00:05:46,270 the imperial forces will crush you. 64 00:05:47,140 --> 00:05:49,200 Traitors 65 00:05:49,650 --> 00:05:52,270 will never find peace! 66 00:05:58,140 --> 00:05:59,710 Listen, Tengxiang Guards! 67 00:06:00,260 --> 00:06:02,150 Your Commander, Song Han, 68 00:06:02,210 --> 00:06:03,800 has deceived you 69 00:06:03,970 --> 00:06:05,800 and dragged you into treason! 70 00:06:06,530 --> 00:06:08,390 His Majesty has long set up 71 00:06:08,700 --> 00:06:10,030 this trap for you. 72 00:06:10,460 --> 00:06:11,600 You have 73 00:06:12,380 --> 00:06:14,070 no chance of winning! 74 00:06:21,210 --> 00:06:22,760 No one retreats! 75 00:06:22,770 --> 00:06:23,910 Anyone who falls back 76 00:06:24,410 --> 00:06:25,550 will be executed! 77 00:06:27,620 --> 00:06:28,760 Father, 78 00:06:29,620 --> 00:06:31,320 the Crown Prince has been assassinated. 79 00:06:32,170 --> 00:06:33,360 According to protocol, 80 00:06:34,170 --> 00:06:36,390 I should inherit the throne! 81 00:06:40,730 --> 00:06:41,880 Brothers! 82 00:06:42,170 --> 00:06:43,560 We've endured years of suffering 83 00:06:44,170 --> 00:06:45,680 for this day! 84 00:06:46,500 --> 00:06:48,040 Quell the rebels 85 00:06:48,290 --> 00:06:49,950 and protect the nation! 86 00:06:50,500 --> 00:06:52,849 It's now or never. 87 00:06:52,850 --> 00:06:55,379 Quell the rebels and protect the nation! 88 00:06:55,380 --> 00:06:57,699 There's no chance for us to retreat now. 89 00:06:57,700 --> 00:06:59,769 Attack Qianqing Palace and seize the imperial seal. 90 00:06:59,770 --> 00:07:02,390 Once we succeed, glory and titles await! 91 00:07:02,920 --> 00:07:07,550 Attack! 92 00:07:22,260 --> 00:07:23,400 Meisun, 93 00:07:25,620 --> 00:07:27,030 I won't fail you 94 00:07:29,410 --> 00:07:31,710 this time. 95 00:07:47,090 --> 00:07:48,270 Your Highness, bad news. 96 00:07:48,280 --> 00:07:49,699 The Crown Prince and the Earl of Yunyang's forces 97 00:07:49,700 --> 00:07:51,169 are attacking from the southern gate. 98 00:07:51,170 --> 00:07:52,329 Wang Xingyi and Official Ji 99 00:07:52,330 --> 00:07:54,000 are also leading large forces here. 100 00:08:10,700 --> 00:08:11,619 Father, 101 00:08:11,620 --> 00:08:13,200 forgive me for my delayed rescue. 102 00:08:16,500 --> 00:08:17,640 On your knees! 103 00:08:18,530 --> 00:08:20,590 Please return to the palace, Crown Prince! 104 00:08:24,020 --> 00:08:25,590 Please return to the palace. 105 00:08:25,600 --> 00:08:27,550 Dou Zhao wanted me to give this to Your Highness. 106 00:08:27,580 --> 00:08:28,720 It's urgent. 107 00:08:31,250 --> 00:08:34,040 (The Empress plans to stage a coup during the Lantern Festival banquet) 108 00:08:34,140 --> 00:08:35,640 (while you're away to the South.) 109 00:08:35,860 --> 00:08:37,000 (After reading this letter,) 110 00:08:37,020 --> 00:08:38,649 (return to the palace immediately to quell the rebellion) 111 00:08:38,650 --> 00:08:39,990 (and ensure the safety of the nation.) 112 00:08:41,290 --> 00:08:44,219 Your Majesty, I lead 40,000 troops from the three major camps 113 00:08:44,220 --> 00:08:45,360 to defend the throne. 114 00:08:49,410 --> 00:08:50,710 Lord Qing, 115 00:08:51,340 --> 00:08:52,640 your forces outside the capital 116 00:08:53,220 --> 00:08:55,040 have been completely subdued. 117 00:08:55,340 --> 00:08:56,590 Surrender yourself! 118 00:08:56,740 --> 00:08:59,929 The Duke of Jing, Lord Jihuai, and Lord Yu'an 119 00:08:59,930 --> 00:09:01,560 have all confessed their crimes. 120 00:09:02,290 --> 00:09:03,430 Your Highness, 121 00:09:03,530 --> 00:09:04,750 the battle is lost. 122 00:09:13,140 --> 00:09:14,320 Everyone, get up! 123 00:09:14,690 --> 00:09:15,830 I said, get up! 124 00:09:16,220 --> 00:09:17,360 Get up! 125 00:09:17,380 --> 00:09:18,520 Get up! 126 00:09:18,530 --> 00:09:20,280 I said, get up! 127 00:09:24,450 --> 00:09:25,590 Ji Yong, 128 00:09:26,670 --> 00:09:28,339 I treated you with the respect of a mentor 129 00:09:28,340 --> 00:09:29,750 and tolerated everything you did. 130 00:09:30,170 --> 00:09:31,950 Why did you betray me? 131 00:09:32,450 --> 00:09:34,870 I sought fame and power 132 00:09:35,070 --> 00:09:37,049 to cleanse the corrupt court, eliminate factions, 133 00:09:37,050 --> 00:09:38,710 and save our dynasty from its ailments. 134 00:09:39,380 --> 00:09:41,160 No matter how you treated me, 135 00:09:42,260 --> 00:09:43,379 you were nothing 136 00:09:43,380 --> 00:09:45,800 but the rot that needed to be cut away first. 137 00:09:51,160 --> 00:09:52,710 The injustice done to the Duke of Ding 138 00:09:53,570 --> 00:09:54,990 and the suffering of the people 139 00:09:56,620 --> 00:09:57,950 must be avenged. 140 00:09:58,670 --> 00:10:01,160 Since when does vengeance have anything to do with the people? 141 00:10:01,410 --> 00:10:02,560 What a joke! 142 00:10:28,690 --> 00:10:30,160 We did it. 143 00:10:32,900 --> 00:10:34,830 Justice is something we have to fight for. 144 00:10:42,560 --> 00:10:46,879 (Revere Heaven and Ancestral Wisdom) 145 00:10:46,880 --> 00:10:49,290 Let me go! I said, let me go! 146 00:10:59,650 --> 00:11:02,520 Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has returned to the palace safely. 147 00:11:03,100 --> 00:11:04,049 Please spare my aunt 148 00:11:04,050 --> 00:11:05,400 from the death penalty. 149 00:11:07,450 --> 00:11:08,950 The Empress's situation 150 00:11:10,530 --> 00:11:12,110 is a matter of state. 151 00:11:12,810 --> 00:11:14,070 It's not up 152 00:11:15,340 --> 00:11:16,950 to you 153 00:11:17,450 --> 00:11:19,200 or me to decide. 154 00:11:20,380 --> 00:11:21,750 Step back. 155 00:11:56,770 --> 00:11:58,750 You fought your way into Qianqing Palace 156 00:12:01,220 --> 00:12:02,870 for this? 157 00:12:04,530 --> 00:12:06,520 I'll give it to you now. 158 00:12:07,900 --> 00:12:09,040 Take it! 159 00:12:14,140 --> 00:12:17,569 Even you know 160 00:12:17,570 --> 00:12:20,710 your merits aren't enough to bear the weight of the throne. 161 00:12:29,170 --> 00:12:30,640 I can't do it, 162 00:12:31,690 --> 00:12:33,520 but perhaps Mother can. 163 00:12:34,810 --> 00:12:36,320 Once I ascend to the throne, 164 00:12:37,220 --> 00:12:38,830 with her guiding the court, 165 00:12:39,140 --> 00:12:41,110 we may surpass the greatest emperors. 166 00:12:41,290 --> 00:12:42,870 You owe her this! 167 00:12:47,220 --> 00:12:49,350 Your mother has suffered for half her life. 168 00:12:49,770 --> 00:12:51,339 I always remember that well. 169 00:12:51,340 --> 00:12:53,259 That's why she is the Empress. 170 00:12:53,260 --> 00:12:54,590 She is the Empress. 171 00:12:54,900 --> 00:12:57,590 But she not only tended to you day and night 172 00:12:58,860 --> 00:13:01,280 but also drafted responses on your behalf. 173 00:13:01,380 --> 00:13:03,409 When you were gravely ill, 174 00:13:03,410 --> 00:13:05,950 she ruined her eyesight managing state affairs. 175 00:13:06,810 --> 00:13:09,400 But have you ever considered her your wife? 176 00:13:10,260 --> 00:13:11,590 You feared her 177 00:13:11,960 --> 00:13:14,590 just as you feared Jiang Meisun. 178 00:13:14,860 --> 00:13:16,000 Youting, 179 00:13:16,380 --> 00:13:18,619 do you know why you failed? 180 00:13:18,620 --> 00:13:20,890 When luck is on your side, everything works in your favor. 181 00:13:22,410 --> 00:13:24,200 If it's not, even those with power 182 00:13:24,980 --> 00:13:26,160 find themselves powerless. 183 00:13:26,500 --> 00:13:29,350 In Father's heart, 184 00:13:29,450 --> 00:13:31,169 the Duke of Ding and Her Majesty Wan 185 00:13:31,170 --> 00:13:33,950 are worlds apart in their contributions to the nation. 186 00:13:38,530 --> 00:13:39,670 So, 187 00:13:40,140 --> 00:13:41,320 is all of this... 188 00:13:42,930 --> 00:13:44,950 Is all of this for Jiang Meisun? 189 00:13:45,140 --> 00:13:46,649 Meisun emptied his wealth 190 00:13:46,650 --> 00:13:48,010 for the people, 191 00:13:48,020 --> 00:13:50,680 risked his life for the country, and formed no allies or factions. 192 00:13:51,530 --> 00:13:53,680 What did you and your mother do? 193 00:13:53,900 --> 00:13:55,280 Who caused 194 00:13:55,340 --> 00:13:56,950 my illness to worsen? 195 00:14:05,480 --> 00:14:07,240 Before you punish me, 196 00:14:08,240 --> 00:14:10,320 I have one question. 197 00:14:11,220 --> 00:14:12,710 When did you 198 00:14:14,050 --> 00:14:16,070 start planning this? 199 00:14:19,810 --> 00:14:21,070 The ruler. 200 00:14:23,050 --> 00:14:24,190 Investigate. 201 00:14:24,450 --> 00:14:26,070 Who used torture? 202 00:14:26,500 --> 00:14:28,680 Who harmed Meisun? 203 00:14:29,140 --> 00:14:32,070 No one should be spared! 204 00:14:32,770 --> 00:14:34,219 And the new era name. 205 00:14:34,220 --> 00:14:38,400 (By the mandate of heaven, the Emperor declares.) 206 00:14:38,570 --> 00:14:40,680 An auspicious sign has descended. 207 00:14:40,690 --> 00:14:43,400 The era's name changed to Fengming. 208 00:14:44,860 --> 00:14:46,110 Fengming? 209 00:14:46,710 --> 00:14:48,350 How about using this as the new era name? 210 00:14:48,360 --> 00:14:50,330 Honor past achievements as guidance to the future. 211 00:14:50,340 --> 00:14:52,090 Clarify doubts about laws and regulations. 212 00:14:52,170 --> 00:14:53,640 Uphold the legacy of our ancestors 213 00:14:53,700 --> 00:14:55,090 and benefit the lives of the people. 214 00:14:55,100 --> 00:14:56,159 With firm laws, 215 00:14:56,160 --> 00:14:57,950 we restore peace and fairness to the people. 216 00:14:58,100 --> 00:15:00,859 I wonder if those old officials in the Ministry of Rites will approve. 217 00:15:00,860 --> 00:15:02,040 Who cares if they approve? 218 00:15:02,050 --> 00:15:03,690 As long as we remember it, that's enough. 219 00:15:05,340 --> 00:15:07,470 Yes, as long as we remember it. 220 00:15:16,290 --> 00:15:18,200 "Survey the land, 221 00:15:19,620 --> 00:15:21,800 remove unnecessary officials, 222 00:15:23,690 --> 00:15:25,590 curb war, 223 00:15:26,900 --> 00:15:28,830 restrain the powerful, 224 00:15:33,860 --> 00:15:35,870 the ambitions of the past." 225 00:15:36,690 --> 00:15:38,350 Until his death, 226 00:15:38,980 --> 00:15:40,920 I did not achieve these. 227 00:15:43,690 --> 00:15:45,520 Before I die, 228 00:15:46,220 --> 00:15:48,230 I must at least try. 229 00:15:48,410 --> 00:15:50,049 But he was just an unrelated official. 230 00:15:50,050 --> 00:15:51,390 Yet this unrelated official risked 231 00:15:52,050 --> 00:15:55,230 his life to save the nation. 232 00:15:55,530 --> 00:15:57,750 You, my own flesh and blood, 233 00:15:57,810 --> 00:16:00,800 tried to kill me to seize the throne and harm loyal subjects. 234 00:16:03,280 --> 00:16:04,420 Do you think 235 00:16:04,850 --> 00:16:06,799 people like Mu Chuan and the Duke of Jing 236 00:16:06,800 --> 00:16:08,640 truly value you 237 00:16:08,950 --> 00:16:11,810 and support Her Majesty Wan to become the ruler? 238 00:16:12,220 --> 00:16:14,070 They only want to use you 239 00:16:14,140 --> 00:16:16,200 to secure their own endless prosperity! 240 00:16:16,220 --> 00:16:18,200 Those corrupt officials in court 241 00:16:18,410 --> 00:16:20,529 are connected to one another 242 00:16:20,530 --> 00:16:21,750 and even entangled 243 00:16:22,350 --> 00:16:26,230 with the noble clans and imperial relatives. 244 00:16:27,140 --> 00:16:28,280 When I suppressed 245 00:16:28,570 --> 00:16:30,950 the Futing docks case back then, 246 00:16:31,940 --> 00:16:33,570 I already knew 247 00:16:34,450 --> 00:16:36,350 you weren't the only guilty one. 248 00:16:36,860 --> 00:16:39,200 I wanted to make you all reveal yourselves 249 00:16:39,220 --> 00:16:42,320 to uproot you in one go. 250 00:16:45,380 --> 00:16:47,280 How ruthless you are. 251 00:16:47,900 --> 00:16:50,680 You're willing to ruin your wife and son, 252 00:16:52,400 --> 00:16:55,279 and make your uncles and brothers, meritorious officials for generations 253 00:16:55,280 --> 00:16:56,680 give up their power and be punished. 254 00:16:57,450 --> 00:16:58,449 You staged countless acts 255 00:16:58,450 --> 00:17:00,860 of self-sacrifice for this grand scheme. 256 00:17:06,490 --> 00:17:07,579 Your Majesty, 257 00:17:07,580 --> 00:17:11,400 Lord Qing's treason is undeniable. 258 00:17:11,580 --> 00:17:14,950 Should we summon the Shadow Guards? 259 00:17:20,140 --> 00:17:21,169 Your Majesty, 260 00:17:21,170 --> 00:17:23,080 I believe I've done something worthy tonight 261 00:17:23,690 --> 00:17:25,230 and boldly request Your Majesty 262 00:17:25,450 --> 00:17:27,080 to issue two imperial decrees. 263 00:17:30,060 --> 00:17:31,200 Do you want me 264 00:17:32,170 --> 00:17:34,360 to execute him? 265 00:17:37,950 --> 00:17:39,680 Those who dare to commit treason 266 00:17:39,820 --> 00:17:42,360 have already dismissed life and death. 267 00:17:42,900 --> 00:17:45,680 His true ambition lies in power and dominance, 268 00:17:45,970 --> 00:17:48,600 stepping over his father and his kin. 269 00:17:49,480 --> 00:17:50,690 I request Your Majesty 270 00:17:50,930 --> 00:17:53,360 to confine Lord Qing to the Western Garden for life 271 00:17:53,450 --> 00:17:55,859 and lock him in a three-foot room without daylight. 272 00:17:55,860 --> 00:17:58,440 Every day, inform him of Your Majesty and the Crown Prince's 273 00:17:58,930 --> 00:18:00,360 achievements. 274 00:18:02,900 --> 00:18:04,000 No, not that! 275 00:18:04,010 --> 00:18:05,059 Anything but that! Father. 276 00:18:05,060 --> 00:18:06,059 Take him away. 277 00:18:06,060 --> 00:18:08,200 Just kill me! Father! 278 00:18:08,340 --> 00:18:09,880 - Take him away now! - Please kill me! 279 00:18:09,900 --> 00:18:11,040 Father! 280 00:18:11,730 --> 00:18:13,600 Father, I beg you! Just kill me! 281 00:18:13,650 --> 00:18:14,649 Father! 282 00:18:14,650 --> 00:18:16,310 Father! 283 00:18:19,690 --> 00:18:21,640 Even if Jiang Meisun is here, 284 00:18:23,090 --> 00:18:25,920 he wouldn't dare to convict a prince on my behalf. 285 00:18:26,620 --> 00:18:28,510 You've got quite the nerve. 286 00:18:29,650 --> 00:18:32,920 So what else do you want? 287 00:18:40,060 --> 00:18:41,009 Song Mo! 288 00:18:41,010 --> 00:18:42,160 What are you doing? 289 00:18:45,780 --> 00:18:49,950 I request to renounce all titles and military achievements. 290 00:18:50,100 --> 00:18:51,240 I beg Your Majesty 291 00:18:52,010 --> 00:18:54,120 to clear the Duke of Ding 292 00:18:54,540 --> 00:18:55,990 and the Jiang Clan's name. 293 00:18:57,900 --> 00:18:59,929 Of course, I will clear the Duke of Ding's name. 294 00:18:59,930 --> 00:19:01,070 But you... 295 00:19:01,170 --> 00:19:02,379 What are you doing? 296 00:19:02,380 --> 00:19:04,200 What I ask for isn't for myself 297 00:19:04,820 --> 00:19:06,080 but for justice. 298 00:19:09,140 --> 00:19:10,280 I've lived my life 299 00:19:11,340 --> 00:19:12,990 for loyalty and filial piety. 300 00:19:14,060 --> 00:19:15,950 Then for revenge. 301 00:19:16,930 --> 00:19:18,510 It was not until I met Dou Zhao. 302 00:19:19,690 --> 00:19:21,160 She made me realize 303 00:19:22,820 --> 00:19:24,600 that the hunter must be patient 304 00:19:25,340 --> 00:19:26,480 when he sees prey. 305 00:19:27,730 --> 00:19:29,400 One must be open-minded 306 00:19:30,690 --> 00:19:31,840 when he sees a mountain. 307 00:19:33,620 --> 00:19:35,080 My time is running out. 308 00:19:36,210 --> 00:19:37,920 I want to live for myself, 309 00:19:39,450 --> 00:19:41,360 to see that wide horizon. 310 00:19:56,780 --> 00:19:57,990 Little Song Mo, 311 00:20:03,450 --> 00:20:04,590 take these. 312 00:20:24,620 --> 00:20:26,160 Little Song Mo, 313 00:20:29,210 --> 00:20:31,790 are you really leaving me? 314 00:20:43,120 --> 00:20:47,100 (Peace and Prosperity) 315 00:20:58,340 --> 00:20:59,480 Ansu. 316 00:21:16,110 --> 00:21:17,250 Ansu, 317 00:21:18,140 --> 00:21:19,280 I knew 318 00:21:19,580 --> 00:21:21,270 you would stay by my side. 319 00:21:40,450 --> 00:21:41,590 Ansu, 320 00:21:42,490 --> 00:21:43,920 why did you wait 321 00:21:45,730 --> 00:21:47,310 for me to fall in love with you 322 00:21:49,060 --> 00:21:50,640 before betraying me? 323 00:21:52,540 --> 00:21:53,750 Muyu, 324 00:21:56,650 --> 00:21:58,270 I truly cherished you 325 00:22:00,060 --> 00:22:01,600 once, 326 00:22:03,410 --> 00:22:05,080 that boy who handed me a handkerchief 327 00:22:05,610 --> 00:22:07,550 when I was in distress. 328 00:22:07,970 --> 00:22:09,409 How condescending. 329 00:22:09,410 --> 00:22:10,790 What's wrong with being a merchant? 330 00:22:10,970 --> 00:22:13,030 Earning money with her own skills 331 00:22:13,220 --> 00:22:15,420 is far better than being a lapdog to the wealthy. 332 00:22:16,860 --> 00:22:18,510 You understood my vulnerability 333 00:22:19,170 --> 00:22:20,990 and knew my struggles. 334 00:22:22,140 --> 00:22:23,400 Here, wipe your sweat. 335 00:22:23,620 --> 00:22:24,969 This is the second time 336 00:22:24,970 --> 00:22:26,440 you've given me a handkerchief. 337 00:22:28,900 --> 00:22:30,200 That boy 338 00:22:31,930 --> 00:22:33,790 who curled up alone, 339 00:22:34,620 --> 00:22:36,030 gazed at the lonely moon 340 00:22:37,300 --> 00:22:38,640 during the festive celebrations. 341 00:22:42,060 --> 00:22:43,790 I once knew you 342 00:22:45,410 --> 00:22:46,649 and admired you. 343 00:22:46,650 --> 00:22:49,200 I'll ask His Majesty to annul our engagement. 344 00:22:49,820 --> 00:22:50,960 I'm willing to marry you. 345 00:22:51,410 --> 00:22:55,519 ♪That brings me through a chapter of my life♪ 346 00:22:55,520 --> 00:22:58,409 ♪You are the light that saves me in the darkness♪ 347 00:22:58,410 --> 00:22:59,550 But now, 348 00:23:00,620 --> 00:23:02,230 you want me dead. 349 00:23:03,450 --> 00:23:05,360 Dying by my hand 350 00:23:06,300 --> 00:23:07,710 will bring you some peace. 351 00:23:08,780 --> 00:23:09,959 I've hated you. 352 00:23:09,960 --> 00:23:12,910 ♪Your presence by my side is irreplaceable♪ 353 00:23:13,620 --> 00:23:15,840 But I also don't want others to defile you. 354 00:23:17,390 --> 00:23:21,279 ♪Breaking waves over the desolate river♪ 355 00:23:21,280 --> 00:23:24,799 ♪The wind rises as my heart finds peace♪ 356 00:23:24,800 --> 00:23:29,239 ♪You are the light that saves me in the darkness♪ 357 00:23:29,240 --> 00:23:32,970 ♪Having you is a blessing♪ 358 00:23:33,340 --> 00:23:34,339 Ansu... 359 00:23:34,340 --> 00:23:35,790 Ansu. Ansu. 360 00:23:37,730 --> 00:23:40,550 If I could change my ways, 361 00:23:42,540 --> 00:23:44,120 would you forgive me? 362 00:23:44,640 --> 00:23:48,880 ♪And the past sinks into the river♪ 363 00:23:49,000 --> 00:23:52,200 ♪Always together, looking back♪ 364 00:23:52,570 --> 00:23:59,850 ♪Only sighing at the commotion♪ 365 00:24:15,800 --> 00:24:20,820 (Xuanyue Palace) 366 00:24:27,540 --> 00:24:29,080 You've already guessed the whole thing 367 00:24:30,250 --> 00:24:32,160 about the Silverhouse case. 368 00:24:32,650 --> 00:24:34,160 Rather than guess, 369 00:24:34,170 --> 00:24:35,360 I would say it was a gamble. 370 00:24:35,930 --> 00:24:37,080 If I lost, 371 00:24:37,410 --> 00:24:39,030 I'd just die a little faster. 372 00:24:39,820 --> 00:24:42,440 If you get what you want and gain power, 373 00:24:43,620 --> 00:24:45,270 you won't let me live long either. 374 00:24:54,800 --> 00:24:56,790 Every time I see you, 375 00:24:57,410 --> 00:24:59,950 I see myself before entering the palace. 376 00:25:00,170 --> 00:25:01,310 No, 377 00:25:01,540 --> 00:25:02,790 we're not the same. 378 00:25:03,410 --> 00:25:05,400 I trust the person 379 00:25:05,870 --> 00:25:07,160 I love in this life. 380 00:25:15,860 --> 00:25:17,000 Your Majesty, 381 00:25:17,900 --> 00:25:19,880 His Majesty summons you. 382 00:25:21,620 --> 00:25:23,120 Given everything that's happened, 383 00:25:24,140 --> 00:25:27,600 I feel disgusted just thinking about seeing him. 384 00:25:28,210 --> 00:25:29,440 His Majesty said, 385 00:25:29,730 --> 00:25:32,310 if you can't face him, 386 00:25:32,540 --> 00:25:35,200 you are to move to Qianxi 387 00:25:35,820 --> 00:25:37,099 and never step foot 388 00:25:37,100 --> 00:25:40,230 outside again. 389 00:25:45,340 --> 00:25:46,680 He's not deposing me? 390 00:25:47,060 --> 00:25:49,270 His Majesty is merciful. 391 00:25:58,780 --> 00:26:01,160 But I don't want to continue this charade any longer 392 00:26:03,010 --> 00:26:04,550 or 393 00:26:05,100 --> 00:26:07,640 this fake marriage. 394 00:26:08,970 --> 00:26:11,400 In life or death, 395 00:26:12,170 --> 00:26:14,310 I hope to never see him again. 396 00:26:16,900 --> 00:26:17,969 Tell him 397 00:26:17,970 --> 00:26:19,710 I willingly renounce my title as Empress 398 00:26:20,100 --> 00:26:21,650 and request to be demoted to a commoner. 399 00:26:21,750 --> 00:26:23,160 I ask for death. 400 00:26:34,340 --> 00:26:35,480 Dou Zhao, 401 00:26:43,450 --> 00:26:44,590 farewell. 402 00:27:12,140 --> 00:27:14,800 ♪The glitter of the beautiful terrace is just a fleeting splendor♪ 403 00:27:15,390 --> 00:27:18,040 ♪The army halts at your command♪ 404 00:27:18,770 --> 00:27:20,109 ♪Bending down for a single kiss♪ 405 00:27:20,110 --> 00:27:22,409 ♪Forsaking words of farewell♪ 406 00:27:22,410 --> 00:27:23,550 Yantang. 407 00:27:25,270 --> 00:27:27,930 ♪The golden fiery steed rides across the vast horizon♪ 408 00:27:28,570 --> 00:27:31,600 ♪In this life, oh♪ 409 00:27:31,840 --> 00:27:37,020 ♪What is there to envy without you?♪ 410 00:27:37,550 --> 00:27:40,029 ♪Let me lay down my blade and leave the sea of battles♪ 411 00:27:40,030 --> 00:27:44,369 ♪To adorn your hair with a jade hairpin♪ 412 00:27:44,370 --> 00:27:51,180 ♪Let a thousand, ten thousand blossoms bloom in a single night for you♪ 413 00:27:51,240 --> 00:27:54,340 ♪The splendor of the world is but fleeting sorrow♪ 414 00:27:54,390 --> 00:27:57,670 ♪Should the flames of war arise♪ 415 00:27:57,710 --> 00:28:00,489 ♪I shall hold your hand♪ 416 00:28:00,490 --> 00:28:02,880 Don't let me wait for you outside the palace walls anymore. 417 00:28:03,650 --> 00:28:06,200 I don't want to see these cold walls again. 418 00:28:08,860 --> 00:28:10,459 You no longer need to worry about me. 419 00:28:10,460 --> 00:28:13,050 ♪From now on, all the vast wonders of the world♪ 420 00:28:13,210 --> 00:28:14,510 I will live. 421 00:28:16,730 --> 00:28:18,470 Did His Majesty give you the antidote? 422 00:28:20,920 --> 00:28:23,980 ♪Is no match for your beauty♪ 423 00:28:24,150 --> 00:28:26,759 ♪Why ascend to high towers again?♪ 424 00:28:26,760 --> 00:28:31,260 (Qianqing Palace) 425 00:28:34,600 --> 00:28:40,100 (Revere Heaven and Ancestral Wisdom) 426 00:28:51,380 --> 00:28:52,520 Your Majesty, 427 00:28:53,620 --> 00:28:56,360 why did you give the only snow lingzhi 428 00:28:56,380 --> 00:28:57,880 to Song Mo? 429 00:28:58,300 --> 00:29:02,310 That is your life-saving lingzhi. 430 00:29:03,540 --> 00:29:07,440 The snow lingzhi has indeed been extinct for centuries. 431 00:29:07,690 --> 00:29:09,400 Only the founding emperor 432 00:29:09,780 --> 00:29:12,360 once gifted it to the Wanfo Temple. 433 00:29:12,650 --> 00:29:14,360 I risked leaving the palace 434 00:29:14,540 --> 00:29:15,920 for this. 435 00:29:16,410 --> 00:29:17,859 While we have the snow lingzhi, 436 00:29:17,860 --> 00:29:20,920 the poison of hatred is a human toxin. 437 00:29:21,340 --> 00:29:24,209 Formulating an antidote requires great care 438 00:29:24,210 --> 00:29:26,030 and cannot be done overnight. 439 00:29:33,780 --> 00:29:36,230 I am already at the end of my life. 440 00:29:36,820 --> 00:29:38,230 I don't need it anymore. 441 00:29:40,540 --> 00:29:41,840 I gave it to Yantang, 442 00:29:41,860 --> 00:29:44,160 so he could protect Yousheng forever. 443 00:29:48,650 --> 00:29:50,550 You're not young anymore. 444 00:29:50,730 --> 00:29:52,400 Yet you still act like a child. 445 00:29:54,100 --> 00:29:55,169 I can't even remember 446 00:29:55,170 --> 00:29:57,640 the last time you cried. 447 00:30:00,860 --> 00:30:03,270 That was more than fifty years ago. 448 00:30:07,140 --> 00:30:08,310 Yes, 449 00:30:11,170 --> 00:30:12,880 it was more than fifty years ago. 450 00:30:19,170 --> 00:30:20,990 I want to walk alone for a while. 451 00:30:27,960 --> 00:30:31,500 (Qianqing Palace) 452 00:30:32,540 --> 00:30:34,300 (The way of heaven is not distant.) 453 00:30:35,420 --> 00:30:37,310 (The admonition is not false.) 454 00:30:37,900 --> 00:30:39,790 (The people's wrongdoings rest) 455 00:30:40,170 --> 00:30:41,950 (with me alone.) 456 00:30:43,060 --> 00:30:45,400 (Now I deeply regret my actions.) 457 00:30:46,140 --> 00:30:50,030 (How can I allow slander to take root,) 458 00:30:50,340 --> 00:30:54,440 (causing loyal ministers to be wronged and the Jiang Clan unjustly exiled?) 459 00:30:54,860 --> 00:30:58,470 (The divine retribution has come, and I failed to awaken in time.) 460 00:30:58,970 --> 00:31:00,640 (The people's resentment has risen,) 461 00:31:01,250 --> 00:31:03,360 (yet I was blind to it.) 462 00:31:05,190 --> 00:31:06,970 (The Emperor issued a self-punishing edict) 463 00:31:07,020 --> 00:31:09,400 (to clear the names of the Duke of Ding and the Jiang Clan.) 464 00:31:09,940 --> 00:31:12,440 (Lord Qing's supporters were all executed for treason.) 465 00:31:12,450 --> 00:31:14,779 (The following year, the Crown Prince ascended the throne,) 466 00:31:14,780 --> 00:31:16,110 (granting a general amnesty.) 467 00:31:16,680 --> 00:31:18,730 (Ji Yong was promoted to the Minister of Personnel.) 468 00:31:18,740 --> 00:31:21,120 (He's the first Chief Grand Secretary of the new dynasty.) 469 00:31:21,520 --> 00:31:24,100 (Wu Shan is the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Works now.) 470 00:31:24,580 --> 00:31:26,139 (The new dynasty implemented reforms,) 471 00:31:26,140 --> 00:31:28,390 (emphasizing agriculture, returning land to the people,) 472 00:31:28,400 --> 00:31:29,990 (and rigorously scrutinizing government officials.) 473 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:32,510 (The political and societal structure has been transformed.) 474 00:31:39,360 --> 00:31:42,700 (Tiancang Festival, Five Years Later) 475 00:31:43,280 --> 00:31:46,180 (Abundance) 476 00:31:53,060 --> 00:31:54,200 Fetch the beans. 477 00:31:59,580 --> 00:32:00,720 Here you go. 478 00:32:01,100 --> 00:32:02,840 Let me grab some. 479 00:32:03,100 --> 00:32:04,750 A bountiful harvest! 480 00:32:05,580 --> 00:32:07,550 Granaries overflowing with harvest. 481 00:32:19,650 --> 00:32:20,920 It's hung quite high this time. 482 00:32:22,060 --> 00:32:23,310 Yours is even higher! 483 00:32:24,900 --> 00:32:26,040 Not bad. 484 00:32:32,210 --> 00:32:35,030 Now that the world is settled, 485 00:32:36,210 --> 00:32:38,920 and the court is reformed with many challenges ahead, 486 00:32:39,410 --> 00:32:41,230 why are you retiring? 487 00:32:41,360 --> 00:32:43,539 Once, I believed that ordinary physicians heal diseases 488 00:32:43,540 --> 00:32:45,090 while great physicians heal the nation. 489 00:32:45,580 --> 00:32:47,950 Becoming the Chief Grand Secretary was my life's ambition. 490 00:32:48,730 --> 00:32:50,710 Now that I've achieved it, 491 00:32:51,140 --> 00:32:52,990 I find it rather boring. 492 00:32:53,510 --> 00:32:55,270 A life of quiet cultivation suits me better. 493 00:32:55,730 --> 00:32:57,310 Letting go of obsessions 494 00:32:57,900 --> 00:32:59,510 brings true freedom. 495 00:33:00,010 --> 00:33:02,470 Now that your emotions are fully engaged, 496 00:33:03,010 --> 00:33:06,510 your thoughts are tied to just one person. 497 00:33:09,540 --> 00:33:10,990 All things are empty, 498 00:33:11,410 --> 00:33:12,950 but cause and effect are real. 499 00:33:13,380 --> 00:33:16,920 These worldly affairs are like fleeting clouds. 500 00:33:17,170 --> 00:33:20,360 I hope you can understand the cause and effect in the world, 501 00:33:21,140 --> 00:33:23,550 and your worries will disappear. 502 00:33:39,540 --> 00:33:41,030 Father! Mother! 503 00:33:41,210 --> 00:33:43,619 Wake up, Father! Play with me, Mother! 504 00:33:43,620 --> 00:33:44,990 Your daughter is calling you. 505 00:33:46,730 --> 00:33:49,840 Yesterday, she climbed trees and went to catch some fish. 506 00:33:50,540 --> 00:33:52,360 She's only slept a few hours. 507 00:33:56,860 --> 00:33:58,440 Father! Mother! 508 00:34:00,010 --> 00:34:02,059 Father. Mother. 509 00:34:02,060 --> 00:34:03,729 Get up and play with me. 510 00:34:03,730 --> 00:34:04,689 Father! Mother! 511 00:34:04,690 --> 00:34:06,729 - Get up and play with me. - All right, I'm up. 512 00:34:06,730 --> 00:34:08,710 Father. Mother. 513 00:34:12,740 --> 00:34:14,680 Go play in the courtyard for a while. 514 00:34:14,740 --> 00:34:16,040 I'll be right there. 515 00:34:17,010 --> 00:34:18,969 Father and Mother, hurry up. 516 00:34:18,970 --> 00:34:19,859 Go on. 517 00:34:19,860 --> 00:34:21,160 Don't run too fast. 518 00:34:24,410 --> 00:34:25,960 Raising a child 519 00:34:26,740 --> 00:34:28,710 is harder than doing business. 520 00:34:29,110 --> 00:34:30,850 It's more exhausting than fighting a battle. 521 00:34:30,860 --> 00:34:32,710 We used to say 522 00:34:32,740 --> 00:34:34,560 that once the world was at peace, 523 00:34:34,610 --> 00:34:36,560 we would go and travel together. 524 00:34:37,180 --> 00:34:38,390 But now, 525 00:34:38,900 --> 00:34:40,299 one day, 526 00:34:40,300 --> 00:34:41,609 the walls fall, 527 00:34:41,610 --> 00:34:42,859 and the garden explodes next. 528 00:34:42,860 --> 00:34:44,520 Year after year, there's always something. 529 00:34:45,090 --> 00:34:48,339 But Grandmother, she's been to so many places these past years. 530 00:34:48,340 --> 00:34:50,000 She'll be home soon. 531 00:34:51,010 --> 00:34:52,150 This time, 532 00:34:52,180 --> 00:34:53,560 we can definitely go. 533 00:34:54,090 --> 00:34:55,179 How so? 534 00:34:55,180 --> 00:34:56,129 Have you forgotten? 535 00:34:56,130 --> 00:34:57,930 Lianjun is going to school soon. 536 00:34:58,260 --> 00:34:59,400 How can I forget that? 537 00:34:59,820 --> 00:35:00,960 Make the arrangements, then. 538 00:35:01,440 --> 00:35:02,580 Let's go. 539 00:35:04,380 --> 00:35:07,040 Mr. Feng comes from a scholarly family 540 00:35:07,180 --> 00:35:09,270 and is ranked second in the palace exam. 541 00:35:10,260 --> 00:35:11,739 How could a man from a poor family 542 00:35:11,740 --> 00:35:14,310 be worthy of our Princess Anyu? 543 00:35:15,810 --> 00:35:18,259 I came to evaluate the officials of the Ministry of Revenue, 544 00:35:18,260 --> 00:35:19,750 not to choose a husband. 545 00:35:20,380 --> 00:35:22,430 You'll find one after some picking. 546 00:35:23,540 --> 00:35:26,259 The eldest son of Taiyuan Bank, Young Master Zhang. 547 00:35:26,260 --> 00:35:28,259 Third Master Wan of Dongting Chamber of Commerce. 548 00:35:28,260 --> 00:35:30,969 They truly love you. 549 00:35:30,970 --> 00:35:32,699 So what if they have wealth? 550 00:35:32,700 --> 00:35:36,449 Together, those three can't compare to Princess Anyu's wealth 551 00:35:36,450 --> 00:35:37,870 that can't be kept track. 552 00:35:38,260 --> 00:35:40,840 The son of Marquis Dongping, Lord Han. 553 00:35:40,850 --> 00:35:42,530 A man of both literary and martial skills. 554 00:35:42,560 --> 00:35:46,520 This is a match worthy of the princess. 555 00:35:46,560 --> 00:35:48,529 - Wealth still matters. - Mr. Feng is the best. 556 00:35:48,530 --> 00:35:49,529 Lord Han is the best. 557 00:35:49,530 --> 00:35:50,710 Ladies, 558 00:35:50,740 --> 00:35:52,659 where are you your manners 559 00:35:52,660 --> 00:35:54,040 for bickering like this? 560 00:35:56,570 --> 00:35:59,009 Gentlemen, as for this item in the drawing, 561 00:35:59,010 --> 00:36:00,449 it can be used both as a staple food 562 00:36:00,450 --> 00:36:02,630 and to make sugar, brew wine, or grind flour. 563 00:36:02,640 --> 00:36:04,440 It can be grown in both the north and south. 564 00:36:04,450 --> 00:36:05,699 Whoever can calculate 565 00:36:05,700 --> 00:36:07,279 the cost and profit 566 00:36:07,280 --> 00:36:09,040 of growing and selling it for one year, 567 00:36:09,380 --> 00:36:10,560 I'll choose him. 568 00:36:18,260 --> 00:36:21,270 They don't work with their hands and have no knowledge of farming. 569 00:36:22,260 --> 00:36:24,710 No wonder people say scholars are useless. 570 00:36:25,260 --> 00:36:27,160 You're even more useful by my side. 571 00:36:27,260 --> 00:36:28,640 Dismiss them all. 572 00:36:29,410 --> 00:36:30,449 Please don't. 573 00:36:30,450 --> 00:36:32,200 You must choose a prince consort. 574 00:36:32,300 --> 00:36:34,120 That's the Empress's order. 575 00:36:40,570 --> 00:36:42,160 These wheat grains are really big. 576 00:36:43,740 --> 00:36:45,179 No matter what Su brings back, 577 00:36:45,180 --> 00:36:46,929 it can't beat me, a great cook. 578 00:36:46,930 --> 00:36:48,350 Hurry up and remove the grains. 579 00:36:48,390 --> 00:36:49,560 I want to stir-fry some. 580 00:36:49,930 --> 00:36:52,680 Can lotus root and wheat 581 00:36:52,930 --> 00:36:53,969 really go together? 582 00:36:53,970 --> 00:36:55,899 Sometimes things that don't seem to go together 583 00:36:55,900 --> 00:36:57,830 end up having an unexpected flavor when combined. 584 00:36:57,840 --> 00:36:59,390 Don't you understand this principle? 585 00:37:02,010 --> 00:37:03,150 Yes, 586 00:37:04,010 --> 00:37:05,160 just like us. 587 00:37:06,900 --> 00:37:08,200 What are you talking about? 588 00:37:09,740 --> 00:37:10,960 Nothing. 589 00:37:11,570 --> 00:37:13,000 Everything you say is right, my dear. 590 00:37:13,260 --> 00:37:14,560 Stop flattering me. 591 00:37:14,870 --> 00:37:16,790 Hurry up. Grandmother will be here soon. 592 00:37:18,860 --> 00:37:20,129 You've been traveling 593 00:37:20,130 --> 00:37:21,560 for a full three months. 594 00:37:22,180 --> 00:37:23,899 It's unfilial of me 595 00:37:23,900 --> 00:37:25,040 not to accompany you. 596 00:37:25,930 --> 00:37:28,820 Next time you go on a trip, 597 00:37:29,010 --> 00:37:31,390 I'll join you during my leave. Is that all right? 598 00:37:32,610 --> 00:37:33,969 My body 599 00:37:33,970 --> 00:37:35,680 is still strong. 600 00:37:36,700 --> 00:37:39,000 Madam Tuo takes good care of me. 601 00:37:39,130 --> 00:37:40,710 So you don't have to worry. 602 00:37:41,240 --> 00:37:43,020 You've been promoted 603 00:37:43,160 --> 00:37:46,180 and are helping His Majesty compile historical records. 604 00:37:46,840 --> 00:37:48,719 How do you have any free time? 605 00:37:48,720 --> 00:37:50,210 Filial piety is paramount. 606 00:37:50,240 --> 00:37:52,290 There's always time to accompany you. 607 00:37:52,550 --> 00:37:53,730 I just hope 608 00:37:54,070 --> 00:37:55,980 you won't find me a nuisance. 609 00:37:57,680 --> 00:37:59,100 I've heard recently 610 00:37:59,200 --> 00:38:03,290 that quite a few court officials have tried matchmaking for you. 611 00:38:03,390 --> 00:38:05,140 But you turned them all down. 612 00:38:06,390 --> 00:38:08,140 At my age, 613 00:38:08,390 --> 00:38:10,250 can we leave this topic alone? 614 00:38:11,160 --> 00:38:14,290 Lately, I've been dreaming of Guqiu often. 615 00:38:14,910 --> 00:38:16,410 The magnolia tree at the old house 616 00:38:16,430 --> 00:38:18,180 finally bloomed this year. 617 00:38:18,510 --> 00:38:20,120 I brewed some magnolia wine. 618 00:38:21,240 --> 00:38:22,450 If she were still here, 619 00:38:23,240 --> 00:38:24,620 she would have loved it. 620 00:38:31,350 --> 00:38:32,589 Ms. Longevity and I made a deal 621 00:38:32,590 --> 00:38:34,330 to keep the matchmaking a secret. 622 00:38:34,590 --> 00:38:36,020 How did you find out? 623 00:38:36,030 --> 00:38:38,340 Great Grandmother! Grandfather! 624 00:38:39,730 --> 00:38:41,690 - My dear great-granddaughter. - Sweetie. 625 00:38:41,880 --> 00:38:44,199 Great Grandmother knows everything. 626 00:38:44,200 --> 00:38:46,029 But you don't. 627 00:38:46,030 --> 00:38:48,770 Great Grandmother has spies in the household. 628 00:38:49,950 --> 00:38:51,540 Let me carry her instead. 629 00:38:51,590 --> 00:38:52,509 Old Madam, 630 00:38:52,510 --> 00:38:55,690 didn't you buy gifts for Little Miss? 631 00:38:56,070 --> 00:38:57,330 Ah, yes. 632 00:38:57,950 --> 00:38:59,639 My dear great-granddaughter, 633 00:38:59,640 --> 00:39:01,770 shall we go and take a look at them? 634 00:39:02,510 --> 00:39:04,780 Mother, what spy? 635 00:39:04,880 --> 00:39:07,600 I... I bought a lot of local produce. 636 00:39:09,030 --> 00:39:12,109 This famous official is known for his stern character 637 00:39:12,110 --> 00:39:14,509 and frugal lifestyle. 638 00:39:14,510 --> 00:39:18,679 The court granted him a carriage for his convenience to go to court. 639 00:39:18,680 --> 00:39:21,730 His son, however, used it to go to school. 640 00:39:21,990 --> 00:39:24,020 Yang Zhen stopped the carriage 641 00:39:24,720 --> 00:39:29,429 and scolded his son for using the court's carriage. 642 00:39:29,430 --> 00:39:31,679 If he's too lazy to walk to school now, 643 00:39:31,680 --> 00:39:34,270 how will he endure hardships as an official? 644 00:39:36,240 --> 00:39:37,380 Exactly. 645 00:39:37,880 --> 00:39:39,020 Yes, indeed. 646 00:39:39,240 --> 00:39:41,810 Reading thousands of books 647 00:39:42,110 --> 00:39:44,799 is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. 648 00:39:44,800 --> 00:39:46,290 Serving as an official 649 00:39:46,310 --> 00:39:48,080 is about seeking the welfare of the people. 650 00:39:50,800 --> 00:39:51,940 Jiang Shu, 651 00:39:53,510 --> 00:39:55,819 when did Lianjun leave? 652 00:39:55,820 --> 00:39:57,239 (Jiang Shu, son of Duke of Ding) She slipped away 653 00:39:57,240 --> 00:39:59,239 when you started talking 654 00:39:59,240 --> 00:40:00,850 about reading thousands of books. 655 00:40:04,840 --> 00:40:06,410 Just like her mother. 656 00:40:20,160 --> 00:40:21,410 A place full of flowers, 657 00:40:21,680 --> 00:40:22,820 cups brimming with wine, 658 00:40:23,720 --> 00:40:25,890 and freedom in the waves of a vast lake. 659 00:40:26,720 --> 00:40:28,250 The scenery, along the way, 660 00:40:28,360 --> 00:40:29,690 is beautiful, 661 00:40:30,240 --> 00:40:31,730 just as you wish. 662 00:40:32,070 --> 00:40:32,939 And the wine? 663 00:40:32,940 --> 00:40:36,310 ♪Like ink drops fading into my heart♪ 664 00:40:37,470 --> 00:40:38,690 The smell of magnolia. 665 00:40:38,990 --> 00:40:40,210 Where did you get this? 666 00:40:41,360 --> 00:40:43,980 Father-in-law's homemade brew. 667 00:40:45,240 --> 00:40:46,609 I secretly took it. 668 00:40:46,610 --> 00:40:48,800 ♪Never tired after a hundred battles♪ 669 00:40:49,910 --> 00:40:52,410 Now that justice has been served 670 00:40:53,160 --> 00:40:55,199 and we've finally fulfilled our dream of traveling. 671 00:40:55,200 --> 00:40:56,340 Ms. Longevity, 672 00:40:56,550 --> 00:40:59,089 how about we make another wish? 673 00:40:59,090 --> 00:40:59,979 Sure. 674 00:40:59,980 --> 00:41:03,750 ♪Together with you, wing to wing, our shadows flying♪ 675 00:41:04,240 --> 00:41:06,709 May our love endure and stay united for a lifetime. 676 00:41:06,710 --> 00:41:08,489 ♪Morning and night, with clear skies♪ 677 00:41:08,490 --> 00:41:10,670 ♪Clear wind and bright moon, we wait for them♪ 678 00:41:10,870 --> 00:41:13,489 ♪Waiting for the fog to disperse and the clouds to clear♪ 679 00:41:13,490 --> 00:41:15,329 ♪Tears that fall, half a lifetime of tears♪ 680 00:41:15,330 --> 00:41:19,730 ♪Melted by your kiss, melted by your kiss♪ 681 00:41:20,270 --> 00:41:22,459 ♪In this life, I wish to be like Mandarin ducks in the water♪ 682 00:41:22,460 --> 00:41:24,430 ♪The green shore is more beautiful than the sky♪ 683 00:41:24,610 --> 00:41:27,259 ♪The splendor doesn't intoxicate the eyes♪ 684 00:41:27,260 --> 00:41:28,989 ♪Spring returns, the swaying green lotus♪ 685 00:41:28,990 --> 00:41:34,009 ♪The mountains are distant, what do I have to envy?♪ ♪Even so, I don't envy them♪ 686 00:41:34,010 --> 00:41:36,219 ♪In this life, I wish to keep my promise to you♪ 687 00:41:36,220 --> 00:41:38,399 ♪Unchanged even to old age♪ 688 00:41:38,400 --> 00:41:41,009 ♪I will definitely fulfill the promise without fail♪ 689 00:41:41,010 --> 00:41:47,100 ♪Seeing the full moon even at the end of the world♪ 690 00:41:56,090 --> 00:41:59,159 ♪I want to hide like the moon♪ 691 00:41:59,160 --> 00:42:02,720 ♪Like a butterfly drawn to flowers♪ 692 00:42:02,950 --> 00:42:09,019 ♪Like ink drops fading into my heart that turns to longing♪ 693 00:42:09,020 --> 00:42:12,759 ♪Like the sun waiting for the flying wild geese♪ 694 00:42:12,760 --> 00:42:16,150 ♪The sound of weapons chasing the long whip♪ 695 00:42:16,680 --> 00:42:22,530 ♪Never tired after a hundred battles, because of you♪ 696 00:42:23,010 --> 00:42:24,929 ♪Morning and night, we meet again♪ 697 00:42:24,930 --> 00:42:26,509 ♪Walking slowly towards the distance♪ 698 00:42:26,510 --> 00:42:29,879 ♪Like leaves tangled in the wind, tightly intertwined♪ 699 00:42:29,880 --> 00:42:31,989 ♪Together with you, wing to wing♪ 700 00:42:31,990 --> 00:42:36,769 ♪Our shadows flying, dwelling together year after year♪ 701 00:42:36,770 --> 00:42:38,529 ♪Morning and night, with clear skies♪ 702 00:42:38,530 --> 00:42:40,770 ♪Clear wind and bright moon, we wait for them♪ 703 00:42:40,880 --> 00:42:43,479 ♪Waiting for the fog to disperse and the clouds to clear♪ 704 00:42:43,480 --> 00:42:45,399 ♪Tears that fall, half a lifetime of tears♪ 705 00:42:45,400 --> 00:42:49,540 ♪Melted by your kiss, melted by your kiss♪ 706 00:42:50,260 --> 00:42:52,469 ♪In this life, I wish to be like Mandarin ducks in the water♪ 707 00:42:52,470 --> 00:42:54,700 ♪The green shore is more beautiful than the sky♪ 708 00:42:54,710 --> 00:42:57,289 ♪The splendor doesn't intoxicate the eyes♪ 709 00:42:57,290 --> 00:42:58,999 ♪Spring returns, the swaying green lotus♪ 710 00:42:59,000 --> 00:43:04,119 ♪The mountains are distant, what do I have to envy?♪ ♪Even so, I don't envy them♪ 711 00:43:04,120 --> 00:43:06,169 ♪In this life, I wish to keep my promise to you♪ 712 00:43:06,170 --> 00:43:08,360 ♪Unchanged even to old age♪ 713 00:43:08,390 --> 00:43:10,930 ♪I will definitely fulfill the promise without fail♪ 714 00:43:11,070 --> 00:43:12,719 ♪Seeing the full moon♪ 715 00:43:12,720 --> 00:43:17,240 ♪Even at the end of the world♪ 716 00:43:17,850 --> 00:43:20,039 ♪In this life, I wish to be like Mandarin ducks in the water♪ 717 00:43:20,040 --> 00:43:22,010 ♪The green shore is more beautiful than the sky♪ 718 00:43:22,190 --> 00:43:24,839 ♪The splendor doesn't intoxicate the eyes♪ 719 00:43:24,840 --> 00:43:26,569 ♪Spring returns, the swaying green lotus♪ 720 00:43:26,570 --> 00:43:31,589 ♪The mountains are distant, what do I have to envy?♪ ♪Even so, I don' envy them♪ 721 00:43:31,590 --> 00:43:33,799 ♪In this life, I wish to keep my promise to you♪ 722 00:43:33,800 --> 00:43:35,979 ♪Unchanged even to old age♪ 723 00:43:35,980 --> 00:43:37,979 ♪I will definitely fulfill the promise without fail♪ 724 00:43:37,980 --> 00:43:39,269 (No animals were harmed in the making of this drama) 725 00:43:39,270 --> 00:43:40,199 (Every medical behaviour involved and medicine used in the drama) 726 00:43:40,200 --> 00:43:41,560 (is required by the story. Please don't try this at home) 727 00:43:52,390 --> 00:43:53,620 So, what do you think? 728 00:43:54,030 --> 00:43:55,460 It's not that great. 729 00:43:55,470 --> 00:43:57,949 My mother has a book just like this. 730 00:43:57,950 --> 00:43:59,330 I'm not impressed. 731 00:44:00,800 --> 00:44:02,469 My mother already told me 732 00:44:02,470 --> 00:44:03,909 the stories in her book. 733 00:44:03,910 --> 00:44:06,660 It's nothing like what you wrote in yours. 734 00:44:08,070 --> 00:44:09,770 That's not quite right. 735 00:44:09,880 --> 00:44:11,029 The stories in this book 736 00:44:11,030 --> 00:44:12,850 might have happened once. 737 00:44:13,470 --> 00:44:16,730 Maybe somewhere in this world, 738 00:44:17,160 --> 00:44:19,660 someone extraordinary changed the fate of those in the book. 739 00:44:20,430 --> 00:44:23,020 They changed not only the people who were in the book 740 00:44:23,360 --> 00:44:25,500 but also those who were never mentioned. 741 00:44:25,510 --> 00:44:26,980 On that land, 742 00:44:26,990 --> 00:44:29,359 so many lives were touched 743 00:44:29,360 --> 00:44:32,140 and had their fate changed, 744 00:44:32,680 --> 00:44:33,549 That's why 745 00:44:33,550 --> 00:44:36,660 the stories in this book aren't the same. 746 00:44:37,760 --> 00:44:38,679 I don't get it. 747 00:44:38,680 --> 00:44:40,429 I think you're a swindler. 748 00:44:40,430 --> 00:44:41,319 I'm leaving now. 749 00:44:41,320 --> 00:44:42,949 Don't ever lie to children again. 750 00:44:42,950 --> 00:44:44,980 I'll tell my mother if you do. 751 00:44:45,280 --> 00:44:47,029 Wait, little girl. 752 00:44:47,030 --> 00:44:49,500 If you don't like that book, 753 00:44:49,800 --> 00:44:52,989 other than "Blossom," 754 00:44:52,990 --> 00:44:56,140 ("Blossom" Series) I have the sequels of "Blossom." 755 00:44:56,240 --> 00:44:59,199 Every sequel has a different ending. 756 00:44:59,200 --> 00:45:02,180 Aren't you curious about the ending of other sequels?