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♪Pink hands so fine♪

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♪Gold-branded wine♪

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♪Spring paints green willows
palace walls cannot confine♪

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♪East wind unfair♪

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♪Happy times rare♪

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♪In my heart sad thoughts throng♪

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♪We've severed for years long♪

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♪Wrong, wrong, wrong♪

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[Si Jin]

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[Adapted from Si Jin,
by Dong Tian De Liu Ye]

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[Episode 25]

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[Prince Qi's Mansion]

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When I joined the Red Plume Cavalry,

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as a way to keep my mind sharp,

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I took an oath of duty.

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Should I drink,

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I shall be punished by military law.

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I wouldn't dare go against
Your Highness' order.

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Lang.

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Don't take it seriously, Jin.

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I was messing with you.

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I wouldn't force you.

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That's right, Jin.

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You may not know,

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but the Crown Prince loves

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to joke around with his brothers.

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I was joking too.

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Lang, don't take it seriously.

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Your Highness.

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I didn't invite you beforehand.

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I shall punish myself with a drink.

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You hold your liquor well, Zhang.

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Take a seat.

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[Count of Dongping's Mansion]

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The "Golden Hawk" Stance!

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Hurry up!

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Here I come!

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You can't catch me!

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You can't catch me!

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I'll catch you!

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Not even close!

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What's wrong?

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Father.

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My back.

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Zhan. Look what you've done.

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I'm getting old.

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Even the slightest movement

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causes me pain.

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Oh, you...

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Yan, have you not had

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enough fun yet?

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I think you're the one who's not done.

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Go.

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Bring Si over to join them.

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Your Lordship.

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The servants said

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Miss Si is not in Haitang House.

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She left for the Prince Qi's Mansion.

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Didn't Si say she wouldn't go?

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I have no idea, Miss Yi.

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Grandmother must have forced her to go!

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I'll go bring her back right now.

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Father.

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That's the Prince Qi's Mansion.

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We can't just barge in.

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You're right.

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But what's there to be afraid of?

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Even if some nobleman

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takes a liking to her,

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he can't force her into marriage

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without my approval.

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Father, do you really not want Si

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to marry into a noble family?

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Waters in noble families run deep

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and treacherous.

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I just hope Si doesn't fall

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for some nobleman

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at Prince Qi's Mansion today.

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Rest assured, Father.

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Si's heart already belongs to someone.

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Who?

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Uncle Yu!

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Uncle Yu!

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Quiet, Yan.

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Come on. Let's go play over there.

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Uncle Yu!

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Get back here!

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Commandant Yu?

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Commandant Yu

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is quite handsome.

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I imagine
he must have a lot of admirers.

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Nothing of the sort.

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Yu is disciplined and reserved.

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I've never seen him around any women.

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He works
at the Capital Administration Office.

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He doesn't earn much.

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But at least he's a military officer.

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And he's skilled in martial arts.

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He can protect Si.

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What if he takes advantage of her?

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Who will teach him a lesson?

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Me?

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I'm no match for him.

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He is young,

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yet composed and has a grand air.

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Si won't suffer

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if she's with him.

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You hang around him

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like you two are brothers.

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Don't try to sweet-talk me!

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This concerns Si's happiness!

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You can't make decisions

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based on your loyalty to him!

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I… I'm just stating facts.

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Besides, Si…

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What?

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Did Commandant Yu

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help you win the arena

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and then move in next door,

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all for Si?

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Their feelings are mutual.

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Mutual?

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He's just laying his traps,
step by step.

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I think
you just don't approve of anyone.

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What was that?

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You win.

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That's really generous of you,
Your Highness.

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Even rare delicacies like this

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are being served.

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This is an imperial dish,
Land and Sea Delicacy Soup.

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It's prepared with…

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It's prepared with fish and shrimp.

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Once it cools,
a fishy taste is unavoidable.

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That would be a waste

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of your good intentions.

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Perhaps we should savor it
while it's hot?

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I was just about to say,

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this soup contains pepper.

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Its color looks mild and soothing,

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but it actually has a spicy kick to it.

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Miss Jiang, are you all right?

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Thank you for your concern,
Your Highness.

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These are costly ingredients,

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so I'm honored to have a taste today.

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But I didn't expect

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the Grand Preceptor's Mansion

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to have such overbearing manners.

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Even guests must submit to them.

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Who is that noble lady?

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Jiang Si,
from the Count of Dongping's Mansion.

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The beauty of Ling'an City?

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Call her over.

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That may not be appropriate.

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Why not?

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There's no need to hurry.

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Once everyone has eaten
and drunk their fill,

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my wife has arranged a scenic viewing
in the courtyard.

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But Jin's attention is solely

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on her.

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I harbor no such intentions.

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I do, then.

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Your Highness must be mistaken.

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Remove the screen.

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That's not proper.

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The dance of candlelight
has always flattered true beauty.

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A hint of mystery
amplifies the attraction.

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The screen conceals not her looks

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but her charm.

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I must see her appearance for myself!

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Remove it!

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Jiang Si,
from the Count of Dongping's Mansion,

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humbly greets Your Highnesses.

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Tall, graceful, and poised.

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No wonder your name is well-known.

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Reward her.

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Serve her a plate of houttuynia relish.

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The houttuynia is white.

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The sauce is red.

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The garnish is green.

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The colors are vibrant and appetizing.

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But the taste…

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Since I have received
Your Highness' reward,

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it is only proper

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that I return the favor.

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The Crown Prince,
as the heir to the throne,

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has first failed to show care
for his brothers

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and then failed
to show kindness to a lady.

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Thus, I present Your Highness

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with a plate of assorted sweets,

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to help Your Highness

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grow some wits.

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Jiang Si!

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And another.

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I also offer Your Highness
a cup of clear liquor.

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So Your Highness may use the liquid

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as a mirror to reflect upon yourself.

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How dare you, Jiang Si!

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You are in no position to reprimand me!

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Yu Jin!

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Well, well.

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Right in front of all the noble ladies,

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you've put on quite the show.

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The princes are at an age

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full of youthful vigor.

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A moment's impulse

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should not be enough

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to break the harmony between brothers.

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Very well. Let me hear

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who acted on impulse first,

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and for what reason.

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It wasn't me.

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I even tried to break up the fight.

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I didn't get involved.

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Zhang.

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Yes, Father.

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This is all your fault.

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Is this the kind of banquet you planned?

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I will accept my punishment.

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Zhang has always been proper
and well-mannered.

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He arranged this banquet
to welcome Yu Jin

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with good intentions.

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He never expected things

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to turn out like this.

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He is innocent.

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I ask Your Majesty to reconsider.

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Crown Prince,

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is this the example you set

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for the world?

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It was Yu Jin who defied his superior

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and openly attacked me.

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He removed the screen

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and made inappropriate comments
about a young lady.

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He was the one
who disrespected at first.

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Jiang Si
from Count of Dongping's Mansion

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insulted me…

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You were the one who provoked her.

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Enough!

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Do you know

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what the imperial family
is most wary of?

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Brothers turning against each other.

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History is full

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of tragic lessons.

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Beyond being brothers,
you are also subject and ruler.

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You are not behaving as brothers should.

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Will you one day

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disregard your roles
as subject and ruler as well?

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- I dare not.
- I admit my mistake.

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You must be severely punished

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to ensure you never forget this lesson.

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Refer to the palace rules.

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Find the harshest punishment for them.

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Your Majesty.

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The other princes can be punished

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according to the law.

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But the Seventh Prince…

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What about Jin?

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The Seventh Prince
holds no official rank.

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What of it?

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The laws of the palace

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apply to all members
of the imperial family.

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The Seventh Prince is not listed
in the jade records,

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nor has he been granted a title.

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So

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he is not officially part
of the imperial family.

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How dare you!

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Are you saying

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I cannot punish my own son?

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It is not within the law, Your Majesty.

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Fine.

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Tell me,

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which title has yet to be used?

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Yan.

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Then I shall confer him
the title of Prince Yan.

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Now, I can punish him!

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I obey Your Majesty's decree.

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Your Majesty,

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this is a serious matter...

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Your sons have made mistakes.

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00:11:13,733 --> 00:11:15,263
As their mother,
you, too, bear responsibility.

282
00:11:15,693 --> 00:11:17,263
All of you must reflect on this.

283
00:11:17,853 --> 00:11:18,903
That is all. Everyone may leave.

284
00:11:19,183 --> 00:11:20,973
- I'll take my leave.
-I'll take my leave.

285
00:11:35,183 --> 00:11:36,423
You promised me

286
00:11:36,973 --> 00:11:38,303
I could continue to be Yu Qi.

287
00:11:38,613 --> 00:11:39,853
But you went back on your word.

288
00:11:40,023 --> 00:11:41,423
I just made you Prince Yan,

289
00:11:41,493 --> 00:11:42,493
and you're still not happy?

290
00:11:51,733 --> 00:11:53,663
"A longing for quiet,
amidst relentless chaos."

291
00:11:53,943 --> 00:11:55,303
You wish to stay in Ling'an

292
00:11:55,823 --> 00:11:57,143
while avoiding conflict.

293
00:11:57,853 --> 00:11:59,973
I'm afraid you can't have both.

294
00:12:00,573 --> 00:12:01,693
You've seen it for yourself.

295
00:12:02,093 --> 00:12:03,493
The palace is full of people

296
00:12:03,663 --> 00:12:05,063
who flatter the high
and trample the low.

297
00:12:05,453 --> 00:12:07,143
Lacking the weight of a title,

298
00:12:08,023 --> 00:12:09,023
how would you shield yourself

299
00:12:09,733 --> 00:12:11,973
and those you hold dear?

300
00:12:12,183 --> 00:12:13,183
I do not care about these things.

301
00:12:13,213 --> 00:12:14,063
But I do.

302
00:12:21,423 --> 00:12:22,903
All right. You may go.

303
00:12:25,303 --> 00:12:27,183
Carry yourself with caution from now on.

304
00:12:28,213 --> 00:12:29,733
After all, you are now Prince Yan.

305
00:12:30,373 --> 00:12:32,493
Thank you, Father.

306
00:12:36,663 --> 00:12:37,943
I respectfully bid farewell
to Your Highness.

307
00:12:47,423 --> 00:12:49,783
This incident came at the perfect time.

308
00:12:50,573 --> 00:12:51,733
Your Majesty is wise.

309
00:12:53,213 --> 00:12:53,783
Your Majesty.

310
00:12:55,093 --> 00:12:56,333
It's raining!

311
00:12:56,613 --> 00:12:58,823
The dry spell has lasted so long.

312
00:13:00,573 --> 00:13:01,943
The rain couldn't have come
at a better time.

313
00:13:02,543 --> 00:13:03,453
Jin has been

314
00:13:05,143 --> 00:13:07,063
a burden to me
since the day he was born.

315
00:13:08,023 --> 00:13:10,093
I never thought
he'd still bring trouble as an adult.

316
00:13:11,333 --> 00:13:11,903
May your anger be appeased,

317
00:13:12,733 --> 00:13:13,663
Mother.

318
00:13:14,093 --> 00:13:15,213
Don't let this affect your health.

319
00:13:16,613 --> 00:13:17,263
Please sit down.

320
00:13:22,333 --> 00:13:23,453
No matter what,

321
00:13:24,093 --> 00:13:25,693
Yu Jin is my younger brother

322
00:13:26,333 --> 00:13:27,823
and your son.

323
00:13:28,303 --> 00:13:29,693
He is accursed!

324
00:13:30,063 --> 00:13:31,573
It was written in his fate from birth.

325
00:13:35,973 --> 00:13:37,093
But it seems Father no longer cares

326
00:13:37,093 --> 00:13:38,143
about this matter.

327
00:13:38,453 --> 00:13:39,613
Otherwise, why would he use

328
00:13:39,663 --> 00:13:40,543
our punishment

329
00:13:40,693 --> 00:13:41,973
as an excuse to confer him

330
00:13:42,303 --> 00:13:43,333
the title of Prince Yan instead?

331
00:13:44,663 --> 00:13:46,333
When Jin returned
to the capital without permission,

332
00:13:46,973 --> 00:13:48,333
Father barely punished him

333
00:13:48,783 --> 00:13:49,783
and never mentioned it again.

334
00:13:50,373 --> 00:13:51,823
His Majesty's mind is unpredictable.

335
00:13:52,733 --> 00:13:54,213
Today, he raised Jin's status.

336
00:13:55,333 --> 00:13:56,143
Tomorrow,

337
00:13:56,143 --> 00:13:57,263
he could just as easily

338
00:13:57,333 --> 00:13:58,823
place all the blame on him.

339
00:14:01,023 --> 00:14:01,693
Zhang.

340
00:14:05,543 --> 00:14:06,573
Do you understand?

341
00:14:08,063 --> 00:14:10,213
I will simply distance myself
from Yu Jin.

342
00:14:10,373 --> 00:14:10,823
No.

343
00:14:12,263 --> 00:14:13,693
With his new title,

344
00:14:14,493 --> 00:14:16,733
we must proceed with utmost propriety.

345
00:14:17,853 --> 00:14:19,263
We cannot afford to give anyone cause

346
00:14:19,663 --> 00:14:21,093
to accuse us of impropriety.

347
00:14:23,823 --> 00:14:25,093
I will do as you advise.

348
00:14:31,663 --> 00:14:32,693
It is pouring.

349
00:14:32,783 --> 00:14:34,733
Maybe we should come back another day?

350
00:14:38,543 --> 00:14:39,453
Is this the place?

351
00:14:40,573 --> 00:14:41,613
I think so.

352
00:14:43,063 --> 00:14:43,613
Knock on the door.

353
00:14:54,333 --> 00:14:55,263
No… No one answered.

354
00:14:55,423 --> 00:14:56,663
Could you not use more force?

355
00:14:57,183 --> 00:14:58,373
Move aside!

356
00:15:05,183 --> 00:15:06,303
Well, this is unfortunate.

357
00:15:06,573 --> 00:15:07,543
He's not home?

358
00:15:07,693 --> 00:15:09,823
Father,
why don't we come back another day?

359
00:15:12,303 --> 00:15:12,943
You're right.

360
00:15:13,573 --> 00:15:14,903
I was too rash.

361
00:15:15,663 --> 00:15:16,823
Thinking about it carefully,

362
00:15:17,143 --> 00:15:18,973
we should gather more information

363
00:15:18,973 --> 00:15:20,333
about Yu's background first.

364
00:15:20,493 --> 00:15:21,213
Yes.

365
00:15:21,903 --> 00:15:24,143
Father, he is close with Mr. Zhen

366
00:15:24,263 --> 00:15:25,373
from the Capital Administration Office.

367
00:15:25,493 --> 00:15:26,023
Perhaps

368
00:15:26,063 --> 00:15:28,063
we should ask around there?

369
00:15:28,453 --> 00:15:29,183
Good idea.

370
00:15:29,903 --> 00:15:30,823
Let's go now!

371
00:15:30,823 --> 00:15:31,263
Now?

372
00:15:31,453 --> 00:15:31,943
Father!

373
00:15:32,613 --> 00:15:33,453
This downpour is quite severe.

374
00:15:33,663 --> 00:15:34,663
Is this really necessary?

375
00:15:35,093 --> 00:15:36,663
Please have some tea, Your Lordship.

376
00:15:36,783 --> 00:15:37,823
Thank you.

377
00:15:38,333 --> 00:15:38,973
Mr. Zhen.

378
00:15:40,023 --> 00:15:41,063
I came here today

379
00:15:41,493 --> 00:15:44,493
to ask you about something.

380
00:15:45,423 --> 00:15:47,063
By all means, ask away.

381
00:15:47,263 --> 00:15:47,663
All right.

382
00:15:50,263 --> 00:15:52,143
You and he both serve
at the Capital Administration Office.

383
00:15:53,063 --> 00:15:55,093
You must be familiar

384
00:15:55,263 --> 00:15:56,663
with Commandant Yu's family background.

385
00:16:00,783 --> 00:16:03,063
Are you not aware

386
00:16:03,143 --> 00:16:04,213
of his true identity?

387
00:16:06,023 --> 00:16:08,613
I haven't looked into it in detail.

388
00:16:09,063 --> 00:16:10,183
I've only heard

389
00:16:10,333 --> 00:16:12,333
that he is from a prestigious clan.

390
00:16:12,693 --> 00:16:13,333
But there are

391
00:16:13,493 --> 00:16:15,183
many descendants in his family,

392
00:16:15,453 --> 00:16:17,143
and he isn't highly regarded.

393
00:16:17,333 --> 00:16:19,543
So he had to rely on himself
to make a living.

394
00:16:23,263 --> 00:16:24,023
Is that what you've heard?

395
00:16:27,093 --> 00:16:28,733
Mr. Zhen,

396
00:16:28,853 --> 00:16:30,303
is there something
you're not telling us?

397
00:16:31,453 --> 00:16:33,023
Mr. Zhan, please have a seat.

398
00:16:37,023 --> 00:16:38,613
Mr. Zhen, you are honest

399
00:16:38,693 --> 00:16:39,903
and trustworthy.

400
00:16:40,733 --> 00:16:43,493
This matter is very important to me.

401
00:16:43,693 --> 00:16:46,303
Please do not hide anything from us.

402
00:16:51,373 --> 00:16:52,063
The tea has gone cold.

403
00:16:52,693 --> 00:16:53,693
Let me pour you some hot tea.

404
00:17:16,132 --> 00:17:17,503
Please, Your Lordship.

405
00:17:18,063 --> 00:17:18,823
Thank you.

406
00:17:18,892 --> 00:17:19,413
Mr. Zhan.

407
00:17:19,413 --> 00:17:20,023
I'm good.

408
00:17:20,092 --> 00:17:21,783
Mr. Zhen, why don't you just tell us?

409
00:17:22,092 --> 00:17:22,933
Yes.

410
00:17:27,573 --> 00:17:29,263
His identity

411
00:17:30,093 --> 00:17:32,653
might be a little different

412
00:17:34,853 --> 00:17:36,743
from what you imagined.

413
00:17:40,023 --> 00:17:41,223
Different?

414
00:17:41,413 --> 00:17:42,223
Is he

415
00:17:42,783 --> 00:17:44,173
not actually

416
00:17:44,413 --> 00:17:46,303
from a prestigious clan?

417
00:17:46,413 --> 00:17:48,613
No.

418
00:17:50,303 --> 00:17:51,093
Or is he

419
00:17:51,503 --> 00:17:53,983
an orphan with no parents?

420
00:17:57,413 --> 00:17:58,023
Mr. Zhen.

421
00:17:58,853 --> 00:18:00,743
Why such a big reaction?

422
00:18:00,853 --> 00:18:02,503
Even if we guessed correctly,

423
00:18:02,703 --> 00:18:03,933
it's not a big deal.

424
00:18:04,093 --> 00:18:04,503
Yes.

425
00:18:04,503 --> 00:18:05,743
As long as he has a good character,

426
00:18:05,983 --> 00:18:08,093
his roots matter little.

427
00:18:08,573 --> 00:18:09,173
Your Lordship.

428
00:18:09,173 --> 00:18:10,023
Mr. Zhen.

429
00:18:10,093 --> 00:18:12,263
Even if Yu were left with nothing

430
00:18:12,703 --> 00:18:13,703
but his own company,

431
00:18:14,023 --> 00:18:14,703
he would still be

432
00:18:14,703 --> 00:18:15,743
my good friend.

433
00:18:17,063 --> 00:18:17,703
Mr. Zhen.

434
00:18:18,023 --> 00:18:20,743
Please enlighten us

435
00:18:21,093 --> 00:18:22,853
on Commandant Yu's background.

436
00:18:23,783 --> 00:18:24,543
Fret not.

437
00:18:25,133 --> 00:18:26,173
We can handle the truth.

438
00:18:26,373 --> 00:18:26,853
Yes, we can.

439
00:18:28,413 --> 00:18:30,373
Are you certain, Your Lordship?

440
00:18:30,503 --> 00:18:31,263
Of course.

441
00:18:31,263 --> 00:18:32,303
Yes.

442
00:18:32,373 --> 00:18:33,173
We can.

443
00:18:33,653 --> 00:18:35,653
Commandant Yu

444
00:18:36,573 --> 00:18:37,303
is...

445
00:18:39,223 --> 00:18:40,823
His Majesty's seventh son.

446
00:18:44,063 --> 00:18:45,223
Prince Yan.

447
00:18:54,263 --> 00:18:56,413
He is Prince Yan.

448
00:19:07,333 --> 00:19:07,823
Father?

449
00:19:08,173 --> 00:19:09,133
Give me a moment.

450
00:19:14,743 --> 00:19:16,263
Your Lordship, are you

451
00:19:17,133 --> 00:19:17,853
all right?

452
00:19:21,503 --> 00:19:22,133
Mr. Zhen,

453
00:19:22,303 --> 00:19:23,373
you must be joking

454
00:19:23,373 --> 00:19:24,463
with us.

455
00:19:27,173 --> 00:19:28,463
Yes.

456
00:19:29,023 --> 00:19:30,463
Your Lordship. Mr. Zhan.

457
00:19:30,743 --> 00:19:31,703
This isn't a joke

458
00:19:32,093 --> 00:19:34,263
I can afford to make.

459
00:19:38,063 --> 00:19:39,823
Yu, that liar!

460
00:19:41,503 --> 00:19:41,983
What's wrong, Your Lordship?

461
00:19:41,983 --> 00:19:42,653
That liar!

462
00:19:42,653 --> 00:19:43,063
Your Lordship!

463
00:19:45,823 --> 00:19:46,333
Father!

464
00:19:47,093 --> 00:19:47,743
Father!

465
00:19:48,303 --> 00:19:49,223
Wait for me!

466
00:19:51,893 --> 00:19:52,783
Good heavens!

467
00:19:53,223 --> 00:19:54,613
That was close!

468
00:19:56,703 --> 00:19:58,223
Did you just say that a prince

469
00:19:58,223 --> 00:19:58,853
was left with nothing

470
00:19:58,853 --> 00:19:59,893
but his own company?

471
00:20:02,373 --> 00:20:03,893
You were the one
who said he was an orphan!

472
00:20:04,893 --> 00:20:05,983
Father!

473
00:20:11,173 --> 00:20:12,093
Well,

474
00:20:12,573 --> 00:20:14,023
now there's no need to worry

475
00:20:14,333 --> 00:20:16,023
about Si marrying
into a high-ranking family.

476
00:20:16,223 --> 00:20:17,543
No matter how high they are,

477
00:20:17,573 --> 00:20:19,023
they won't be higher than Yu.

478
00:20:19,333 --> 00:20:20,373
That's true.

479
00:20:24,093 --> 00:20:25,743
But if she marries
into an ordinary family

480
00:20:26,373 --> 00:20:27,743
and things go wrong,

481
00:20:28,173 --> 00:20:29,983
she can at least get a separation
and leave.

482
00:20:30,783 --> 00:20:32,373
If she marries into the imperial family,

483
00:20:32,573 --> 00:20:34,703
she will be at their mercy!

484
00:20:36,173 --> 00:20:36,933
What should we do, then?

485
00:20:39,173 --> 00:20:39,983
We can't let Si

486
00:20:39,983 --> 00:20:41,223
fall into this misery!

487
00:20:41,983 --> 00:20:42,613
Let's hurry home and think of a plan!

488
00:20:42,653 --> 00:20:43,463
Let's go!

489
00:21:13,613 --> 00:21:14,823
No one's answering the door.

490
00:21:16,133 --> 00:21:17,503
And there's no doorman.

491
00:21:19,023 --> 00:21:20,413
We'll just have to wait.

492
00:21:32,643 --> 00:21:37,103
[Haitang House]

493
00:21:37,133 --> 00:21:39,223
My Lady, why don't you sit

494
00:21:39,413 --> 00:21:40,093
and have some water?

495
00:21:43,503 --> 00:21:45,373
He assaulted the Crown Prince
because of me.

496
00:21:45,983 --> 00:21:48,063
I wonder how His Majesty
will punish him.

497
00:21:49,223 --> 00:21:51,503
Are you waiting for news about Yu…

498
00:21:52,463 --> 00:21:53,893
about His Highness?

499
00:21:56,093 --> 00:21:57,653
Who said I was waiting for his news?

500
00:21:59,263 --> 00:22:00,543
It's just that this matter started

501
00:22:01,133 --> 00:22:02,543
because of me.

502
00:22:03,263 --> 00:22:04,613
He assaulted the Crown Prince.

503
00:22:04,933 --> 00:22:06,223
If His Majesty punishes him,

504
00:22:06,463 --> 00:22:07,853
and something really happens to him,

505
00:22:08,173 --> 00:22:09,373
then I'll owe him.

506
00:22:11,703 --> 00:22:12,613
Aman, leave us.

507
00:22:22,853 --> 00:22:24,303
Then you should owe me more.

508
00:22:24,893 --> 00:22:26,173
That way,
you won't be able to ignore me.

509
00:22:26,653 --> 00:22:27,983
It appears you're fine, after all.

510
00:22:29,133 --> 00:22:29,703
Indeed.

511
00:22:30,373 --> 00:22:32,173
His Majesty cares
about Your Highness very much.

512
00:22:32,743 --> 00:22:33,223
Wait.

513
00:22:40,703 --> 00:22:42,703
His Majesty made me Prince Yan.

514
00:22:49,093 --> 00:22:49,743
I see.

515
00:22:51,573 --> 00:22:52,983
My congratulations to you,
Your Highness.

516
00:22:59,063 --> 00:23:01,543
Hiding my identity from you
was never my intention.

517
00:23:03,023 --> 00:23:04,743
I never saw it as something important.

518
00:23:05,703 --> 00:23:07,893
Being a prince and receiving a title,

519
00:23:08,413 --> 00:23:09,983
I didn't think
it would affect you and me.

520
00:23:10,303 --> 00:23:11,333
But I did overlook

521
00:23:11,333 --> 00:23:12,503
your feelings.

522
00:23:12,853 --> 00:23:13,463
I know

523
00:23:13,463 --> 00:23:14,853
you only want to protect your family

524
00:23:14,853 --> 00:23:15,893
and live an ordinary life.

525
00:23:16,503 --> 00:23:17,613
I want the same.

526
00:23:19,373 --> 00:23:20,893
But I can only protect you

527
00:23:21,653 --> 00:23:23,023
if I first secure my own position.

528
00:23:23,893 --> 00:23:24,783
From now on,

529
00:23:24,823 --> 00:23:25,743
you will be the first

530
00:23:26,093 --> 00:23:27,263
to know everything from me,

531
00:23:27,543 --> 00:23:28,413
without delay.

532
00:23:31,933 --> 00:23:33,333
Who wants to know everything about you?

533
00:23:33,893 --> 00:23:34,573
I have better things to do.

534
00:23:35,893 --> 00:23:37,223
But there is one thing

535
00:23:37,983 --> 00:23:38,613
you must know.

536
00:23:39,783 --> 00:23:40,463
What is it?

537
00:23:42,173 --> 00:23:42,893
I have feelings for you.

538
00:23:44,463 --> 00:23:45,223
My heart yearns

539
00:23:45,303 --> 00:23:46,783
for Miss Jiang Si

540
00:23:47,333 --> 00:23:47,893
from Count of Dongping's Mansion.

541
00:23:58,973 --> 00:24:02,093
♪A sudden glance,
just like our first meeting♪

542
00:24:02,413 --> 00:24:05,613
♪Feelings remain,
but things are ever unclear♪

543
00:24:05,933 --> 00:24:08,933
♪Memories replay♪

544
00:24:09,573 --> 00:24:12,533
♪My heart hesitates♪

545
00:24:13,203 --> 00:24:14,103
♪Can I make it through
another long night?♪

546
00:24:14,133 --> 00:24:14,893
But I fear...

547
00:24:16,373 --> 00:24:18,003
that even if our love is reciprocated...

548
00:24:18,003 --> 00:24:19,703
♪Afraid of losing you again♪

549
00:24:19,743 --> 00:24:20,743
our time together may not last.

550
00:24:21,413 --> 00:24:22,603
Because of my title?

551
00:24:23,573 --> 00:24:24,893
I may have been granted a title,

552
00:24:24,933 --> 00:24:26,023
but I am still

553
00:24:26,063 --> 00:24:26,983
the Yu Qi you know.

554
00:24:27,023 --> 00:24:27,933
That's not what I meant.

555
00:24:28,063 --> 00:24:28,743
Then what is it?

556
00:24:28,783 --> 00:24:30,243
♪I count the petals as they fall♪

557
00:24:31,473 --> 00:24:34,103
♪Each one a time I've thought of you♪

558
00:24:34,463 --> 00:24:36,413
Fine. Even if I believe

559
00:24:36,573 --> 00:24:37,613
you only wish to be Yu Qi,

560
00:24:37,823 --> 00:24:39,133
your princely identity

561
00:24:39,133 --> 00:24:40,173
remains beyond your grasp.

562
00:24:40,373 --> 00:24:41,503
Today, you are given a title.

563
00:24:41,613 --> 00:24:42,303
What about tomorrow?

564
00:24:42,893 --> 00:24:43,613
How can you escape

565
00:24:43,613 --> 00:24:44,853
the struggles of power and politics?

566
00:24:45,173 --> 00:24:46,093
Well,

567
00:24:46,093 --> 00:24:47,543
I can be a carefree prince.

568
00:24:48,573 --> 00:24:49,933
We'll just shut the world out,

569
00:24:50,543 --> 00:24:52,063
live our own lives,

570
00:24:52,703 --> 00:24:53,973
and find our freedom.

571
00:24:53,973 --> 00:24:57,303
♪In this lifetime♪

572
00:24:57,463 --> 00:24:58,743
I fear that fate won't be so kind.

573
00:25:03,773 --> 00:25:06,643
♪A sudden glance,
just like our first meeting♪

574
00:25:07,073 --> 00:25:10,003
♪Afraid of losing you again♪

575
00:25:11,073 --> 00:25:13,503
♪The pain lingers deep inside♪

576
00:25:14,473 --> 00:25:16,543
♪Leaving dreams incomplete♪

577
00:25:17,603 --> 00:25:20,643
♪I count the petals as they fall♪

578
00:25:21,873 --> 00:25:24,343
♪Each one a time I've thought of you♪

579
00:25:25,043 --> 00:25:28,203
♪Past lives fade like smoke,
can the dreams be undone?♪

580
00:25:28,613 --> 00:25:30,223
Then tell me.

581
00:25:30,893 --> 00:25:32,223
What kind of life do you wish for?

582
00:25:33,223 --> 00:25:33,823
Let me hear it.

583
00:25:34,263 --> 00:25:35,543
I'll have to think about that.

584
00:25:36,853 --> 00:25:39,023
Take your time.

585
00:25:39,853 --> 00:25:41,003
We have a long future ahead of us.

586
00:25:41,003 --> 00:25:42,603
♪I'll do anything to save♪

587
00:25:43,443 --> 00:25:47,173
♪Our shared past♪

588
00:25:47,173 --> 00:25:47,653
Where is she?

589
00:25:56,573 --> 00:25:57,333
Why are you here?

590
00:25:58,133 --> 00:25:59,133
Why am I here?

591
00:26:00,823 --> 00:26:01,373
Are you

592
00:26:01,373 --> 00:26:02,853
hiding something from me?

593
00:26:03,263 --> 00:26:03,823
What?

594
00:26:04,023 --> 00:26:05,223
Something big.

595
00:26:06,023 --> 00:26:07,503
Something earth-shattering!

596
00:26:08,063 --> 00:26:09,023
If you have something to say, say it.

597
00:26:09,333 --> 00:26:10,303
Don't waste my time.

598
00:26:11,573 --> 00:26:13,063
You knew Yu Qi was a prince

599
00:26:13,223 --> 00:26:14,373
all along!

600
00:26:16,333 --> 00:26:17,133
Keep your voice down.

601
00:26:17,263 --> 00:26:18,093
There are many ears around.

602
00:26:18,743 --> 00:26:20,413
So you did know.

603
00:26:20,543 --> 00:26:21,613
And you didn't tell me!

604
00:26:21,893 --> 00:26:22,703
If he didn't say it himself,

605
00:26:22,703 --> 00:26:23,463
how could I go around

606
00:26:23,463 --> 00:26:24,543
spreading it like some gossipmonger?

607
00:26:24,653 --> 00:26:26,823
You could have told me with discretion!

608
00:26:27,063 --> 00:26:28,413
What kind of relationship
do we have, huh?

609
00:26:33,573 --> 00:26:34,413
What relationship?

610
00:26:38,093 --> 00:26:38,653
Well…

611
00:26:39,703 --> 00:26:40,303
Say it.

612
00:26:51,023 --> 00:26:54,853
We're as close as siblings, aren't we?

613
00:27:00,373 --> 00:27:01,853
Who's like that with you?

614
00:27:06,263 --> 00:27:08,063
Don't pretend to be angry.

615
00:27:08,573 --> 00:27:09,333
I… I'm the one

616
00:27:09,333 --> 00:27:10,543
who's angry.

617
00:27:11,983 --> 00:27:13,373
I'm mad because…

618
00:27:15,303 --> 00:27:16,823
He and I are as close as brothers,
you know?

619
00:27:17,783 --> 00:27:18,463
And you and I…

620
00:27:24,373 --> 00:27:25,703
We're close, too, aren't we?

621
00:27:26,263 --> 00:27:27,263
So, how can we keep secrets

622
00:27:27,333 --> 00:27:28,333
from each other?

623
00:27:28,893 --> 00:27:29,503
You and he

624
00:27:29,503 --> 00:27:30,613
kept a secret from me.

625
00:27:30,853 --> 00:27:31,303
Then,

626
00:27:32,093 --> 00:27:32,703
you and I shouldn't have

627
00:27:34,093 --> 00:27:35,093
any secrets between us…

628
00:27:52,893 --> 00:27:53,653
Even the dog saw me.

629
00:27:53,653 --> 00:27:54,463
But you didn't.

630
00:27:54,983 --> 00:27:55,463
Chief.

631
00:27:56,263 --> 00:27:56,703
How did it go?

632
00:27:59,023 --> 00:27:59,543
Did it work out?

633
00:28:01,303 --> 00:28:01,893
What do you think?

634
00:28:03,613 --> 00:28:04,023
Let's go.

635
00:28:04,263 --> 00:28:04,613
Hurry.

636
00:28:15,543 --> 00:28:16,933
All these clothes

637
00:28:16,933 --> 00:28:17,893
look so gaudy.

638
00:28:18,373 --> 00:28:19,413
Didn't I tell you?

639
00:28:19,823 --> 00:28:21,133
Wherever
the Count of Dongping's Mansion shops,

640
00:28:21,173 --> 00:28:22,573
you follow suit.

641
00:28:23,543 --> 00:28:24,823
Why are you still there?

642
00:28:25,823 --> 00:28:26,853
- Yes.
- Yes.

643
00:28:27,703 --> 00:28:28,783
Idiots.

644
00:28:32,543 --> 00:28:33,653
- Your Highness.
- Your Highness.

645
00:28:34,373 --> 00:28:34,933
Mother.

646
00:28:36,413 --> 00:28:37,783
What's gotten you upset now?

647
00:28:39,463 --> 00:28:40,303
The fabrics they bought

648
00:28:40,303 --> 00:28:41,463
weren't to my liking.

649
00:28:41,653 --> 00:28:42,853
I told them to go buy new ones,

650
00:28:43,133 --> 00:28:44,133
and scolded them a little.

651
00:28:44,893 --> 00:28:46,503
You've always hated Jiang Si.

652
00:28:47,373 --> 00:28:49,093
And now you want to dress like her

653
00:28:49,093 --> 00:28:50,333
to please a man?

654
00:28:51,263 --> 00:28:52,413
How can my daughter

655
00:28:52,703 --> 00:28:54,373
lower herself like this?

656
00:28:54,613 --> 00:28:56,573
Yu Jin likes her type.

657
00:28:57,463 --> 00:28:58,893
What can I do about it?

658
00:28:59,653 --> 00:29:00,653
Even so, you shouldn't have encouraged

659
00:29:00,703 --> 00:29:02,743
the Crown Prince
to visit Prince Qi's Mansion.

660
00:29:03,503 --> 00:29:05,413
Although it was unfair to Lang,

661
00:29:05,743 --> 00:29:07,263
Yu Jin benefited from it

662
00:29:07,413 --> 00:29:08,413
and was granted a title.

663
00:29:09,263 --> 00:29:10,613
Doesn't that make him
a perfect match for me?

664
00:29:10,983 --> 00:29:12,333
He carries an ill-fated destiny.

665
00:29:13,173 --> 00:29:14,413
Even as a prince with a title,

666
00:29:14,413 --> 00:29:15,653
he won't amount to much.

667
00:29:16,463 --> 00:29:17,303
If you must marry,

668
00:29:17,543 --> 00:29:18,783
it should be the Crown Prince.

669
00:29:19,303 --> 00:29:20,853
With me paving the way,

670
00:29:21,653 --> 00:29:22,373
one day

671
00:29:22,653 --> 00:29:24,783
you will be the Empress.

672
00:29:24,853 --> 00:29:26,703
Who cares about that?

673
00:29:27,303 --> 00:29:29,303
Even Empress Di and the Crown Princess

674
00:29:29,543 --> 00:29:30,983
must bow to you.

675
00:29:31,743 --> 00:29:32,933
You are

676
00:29:32,933 --> 00:29:34,303
the most powerful woman in Zhou.

677
00:29:35,093 --> 00:29:36,063
But I…

678
00:29:38,893 --> 00:29:40,743
I only wish to marry the one I love.

679
00:29:44,413 --> 00:29:46,933
You like him.
But are those feelings returned?

680
00:29:49,783 --> 00:29:50,613
Do you think

681
00:29:50,613 --> 00:29:52,543
just your own feelings

682
00:29:53,373 --> 00:29:55,263
can win a man's heart?

683
00:29:59,263 --> 00:29:59,933
Mother.

684
00:30:00,653 --> 00:30:01,853
All these years,

685
00:30:01,853 --> 00:30:03,853
the nobles and royals around me

686
00:30:04,613 --> 00:30:06,303
only ever sought power and status.

687
00:30:06,783 --> 00:30:08,783
They all vie for the favor
of our mansion.

688
00:30:08,983 --> 00:30:10,133
But Yu Jin is different.

689
00:30:12,223 --> 00:30:14,133
Ever since he saved me
from the Jinshui River,

690
00:30:16,023 --> 00:30:17,023
I have set my heart on him.

691
00:30:19,983 --> 00:30:21,093
I ask for nothing else

692
00:30:21,613 --> 00:30:22,823
but this one thing.

693
00:30:23,783 --> 00:30:25,263
Please help me, Mother.

694
00:30:26,023 --> 00:30:27,703
Your affections never last.

695
00:30:28,933 --> 00:30:29,853
How do you know

696
00:30:30,023 --> 00:30:31,853
this isn't just a fleeting fancy?

697
00:30:35,413 --> 00:30:37,023
Even if it is,

698
00:30:39,933 --> 00:30:41,093
I will have him.

699
00:30:42,973 --> 00:30:45,973
[Count of Dongping's Mansion]

700
00:30:50,223 --> 00:30:52,063
Tonight is my wedding night.

701
00:30:53,303 --> 00:30:54,573
You are the Princess Royal.

702
00:30:55,303 --> 00:30:56,543
Just because your daughter

703
00:30:56,543 --> 00:30:57,853
is in love with my husband,

704
00:30:58,223 --> 00:30:59,133
you now want me to pen
a letter of separation

705
00:30:59,133 --> 00:31:00,303
and jump off this cliff?

706
00:31:01,463 --> 00:31:02,653
His life

707
00:31:03,303 --> 00:31:05,823
will be at my mercy.

708
00:31:07,223 --> 00:31:08,223
Jiang Si.

709
00:31:09,983 --> 00:31:11,503
Even if I die,

710
00:31:12,503 --> 00:31:15,223
it won't change your fate.

711
00:31:16,573 --> 00:31:18,653
You will never be together.

712
00:31:26,893 --> 00:31:27,783
Look, Miss Si.

713
00:31:28,223 --> 00:31:29,503
An apology.

714
00:31:34,853 --> 00:31:35,703
I have feelings for you.

715
00:31:37,223 --> 00:31:37,893
My heart yearns

716
00:31:37,893 --> 00:31:39,413
for Miss Jiang Si

717
00:31:39,983 --> 00:31:40,573
from Count of Dongping's Mansion.

718
00:31:43,783 --> 00:31:44,703
This time...

719
00:31:48,853 --> 00:31:49,573
Can we have

720
00:31:49,573 --> 00:31:51,373
a happy ending?

721
00:32:04,573 --> 00:32:05,023
All right.

722
00:32:05,503 --> 00:32:06,173
There are still many official documents

723
00:32:06,173 --> 00:32:07,023
waiting for your review.

724
00:32:08,303 --> 00:32:10,263
I'll just check her out for a moment.

725
00:32:15,263 --> 00:32:15,983
Your Highness.

726
00:32:20,303 --> 00:32:22,933
Your Highness.
The Prince Yan's Mansion has been built

727
00:32:23,023 --> 00:32:23,893
according to His Majesty's decree.

728
00:32:24,093 --> 00:32:26,223
Please come inspect it.

729
00:32:28,023 --> 00:32:28,503
Very well.

730
00:32:28,803 --> 00:32:30,803
[Prince Yan's Mansion]

731
00:33:01,263 --> 00:33:01,853
Your Highness.

732
00:33:02,613 --> 00:33:03,743
Does this mansion

733
00:33:04,093 --> 00:33:05,503
meet your satisfaction?

734
00:33:07,573 --> 00:33:08,023
It's good.

735
00:33:09,303 --> 00:33:11,173
But it feels like something is missing.

736
00:33:11,613 --> 00:33:13,463
If Your Highness wishes to add anything,

737
00:33:13,743 --> 00:33:14,823
just give the order.

738
00:33:15,263 --> 00:33:17,133
I will see to it immediately.

739
00:33:40,043 --> 00:33:42,173
♪Through endless twists
in the mundane world♪

740
00:33:42,173 --> 00:33:44,463
A pavilion there?

741
00:33:46,703 --> 00:33:47,093
No.

742
00:33:48,133 --> 00:33:48,893
Plant a begonia.

743
00:33:50,823 --> 00:33:52,333
A thousand-year-old begonia.

744
00:33:54,473 --> 00:33:59,873
♪I ask the Sun
if the light has taken root♪

745
00:34:00,573 --> 00:34:07,643
♪As it prospers,
our love story writes itself♪

746
00:34:10,853 --> 00:34:12,932
That is the west courtyard.

747
00:34:14,012 --> 00:34:15,262
It is still under construction.

748
00:34:15,273 --> 00:34:17,443
♪Love's tide guides,
beyond our mortal space♪

749
00:34:17,452 --> 00:34:17,893
Chief!

750
00:34:18,303 --> 00:34:18,853
Chief!

751
00:34:19,103 --> 00:34:19,823
I'm here!

752
00:34:20,222 --> 00:34:21,742
This mansion is enormous!

753
00:34:21,893 --> 00:34:22,972
Take a look over here!

754
00:34:23,262 --> 00:34:25,143
Your Highness, this way, please.

755
00:34:25,412 --> 00:34:26,333
All right. Lead the way.

756
00:34:26,343 --> 00:34:29,242
♪Where blooms have found their place♪

757
00:34:41,972 --> 00:34:43,103
Prince Yan.

758
00:34:44,103 --> 00:34:45,012
Your Highness.

759
00:34:58,413 --> 00:35:00,783
Your Highness, Zhen Heng
of the Capital Administration Office,

760
00:35:01,453 --> 00:35:03,263
greets you.

761
00:35:03,703 --> 00:35:04,373
Mr. Zhen.

762
00:35:05,103 --> 00:35:06,823
What brings you here?

763
00:35:07,413 --> 00:35:08,663
I heard

764
00:35:08,973 --> 00:35:11,183
that Your Highness was moving
into your new residence today.

765
00:35:11,583 --> 00:35:13,583
I came to offer my congratulations.

766
00:35:13,663 --> 00:35:15,013
Are you

767
00:35:15,103 --> 00:35:16,103
out of your mind?

768
00:35:16,143 --> 00:35:17,823
My mind is fine,

769
00:35:18,013 --> 00:35:19,053
but I am rather anxious.

770
00:35:19,493 --> 00:35:21,623
Your Highness has shown me
great kindness.

771
00:35:21,973 --> 00:35:23,703
I will meet

772
00:35:23,783 --> 00:35:25,053
your expectations.

773
00:35:25,413 --> 00:35:28,103
I am willing to serve you

774
00:35:28,493 --> 00:35:30,223
with unwavering loyalty.

775
00:35:36,783 --> 00:35:38,413
Bring them in.

776
00:35:38,703 --> 00:35:39,583
All of them.

777
00:35:45,333 --> 00:35:45,853
Put them here.

778
00:35:46,183 --> 00:35:46,853
Over there.

779
00:35:48,823 --> 00:35:50,533
Prince Yan, please take a look.

780
00:35:50,823 --> 00:35:52,973
This inkstone, green as jade,

781
00:35:53,413 --> 00:35:55,783
is made
of the finest Tao River green stone.

782
00:35:56,663 --> 00:35:57,663
Please look here.

783
00:35:57,973 --> 00:35:59,333
This round musk ink,

784
00:35:59,533 --> 00:36:02,103
glossy as lacquer,
its fragrance penetrates to the bone,

785
00:36:02,143 --> 00:36:04,663
a true treasure among treasures.

786
00:36:05,143 --> 00:36:05,853
Now, look at this.

787
00:36:06,413 --> 00:36:07,933
This azure glazed ewer

788
00:36:08,143 --> 00:36:09,333
and gold-inlaid lotus box

789
00:36:09,493 --> 00:36:10,413
were carefully selected

790
00:36:10,623 --> 00:36:12,263
for Your Highness.

791
00:36:12,743 --> 00:36:14,263
What's gotten into Mr. Zhen?

792
00:36:14,493 --> 00:36:15,223
He has lost his mind.

793
00:36:15,493 --> 00:36:16,013
Oh, right.

794
00:36:16,583 --> 00:36:18,533
I have one more gift.

795
00:36:19,893 --> 00:36:22,893
A gold jewel-encrusted

796
00:36:23,583 --> 00:36:24,663
little turtle.

797
00:36:26,013 --> 00:36:27,333
These are

798
00:36:27,893 --> 00:36:29,623
my humble offerings.

799
00:36:30,183 --> 00:36:32,453
May Your Highness accept them.

800
00:36:44,333 --> 00:36:46,583
I appreciate your devotion.

801
00:36:46,933 --> 00:36:48,223
It would be a shame

802
00:36:48,263 --> 00:36:49,933
not to accept such generous gifts.

803
00:36:53,143 --> 00:36:54,533
It is my greatest honor.

804
00:36:54,623 --> 00:36:55,413
All right.

805
00:36:56,183 --> 00:36:58,053
Enough with the flattery.

806
00:37:04,623 --> 00:37:06,373
I was once so imprudent

807
00:37:07,143 --> 00:37:08,183
as to jest with you.

808
00:37:09,823 --> 00:37:11,663
But now,

809
00:37:12,413 --> 00:37:13,823
I wouldn't dare.

810
00:37:17,643 --> 00:37:19,703
[Count of Dongping's Mansion]

811
00:37:19,743 --> 00:37:21,493
Commandant Xie,
why have you come to Ling'an?

812
00:37:22,743 --> 00:37:24,103
I resigned from my post in Lingshui.

813
00:37:25,583 --> 00:37:27,013
I plan to settle in Ling'an.

814
00:37:28,263 --> 00:37:28,933
Why?

815
00:37:31,703 --> 00:37:32,583
Miss Jiang,

816
00:37:33,853 --> 00:37:34,743
do you genuinely not know?

817
00:37:38,183 --> 00:37:39,743
You are outstanding and heroic.

818
00:37:40,373 --> 00:37:41,973
Whether in Lingshui or Ling'an,

819
00:37:42,663 --> 00:37:44,183
noble ladies surround you.

820
00:37:45,183 --> 00:37:45,853
You shouldn't waste your time on…

821
00:37:45,853 --> 00:37:46,743
I let go once before.

822
00:37:49,743 --> 00:37:50,933
I refuse to lose it again.

823
00:37:53,143 --> 00:37:54,703
She is the only woman I wish to marry.

824
00:37:56,103 --> 00:37:56,743
You know that.

825
00:38:10,893 --> 00:38:12,223
I have already decided.

826
00:38:12,783 --> 00:38:13,663
I will not marry again.

827
00:38:17,053 --> 00:38:18,533
Since coming home,

828
00:38:19,013 --> 00:38:20,013
I've found solace
in my family's presence.

829
00:38:21,413 --> 00:38:23,053
Watching Yan grow day by day,

830
00:38:23,783 --> 00:38:24,973
my life is simple and peaceful.

831
00:38:25,623 --> 00:38:26,893
I don't have to please anyone.

832
00:38:28,143 --> 00:38:29,263
I am content

833
00:38:30,333 --> 00:38:31,173
with my life.

834
00:38:31,173 --> 00:38:33,443
[Jiang]

835
00:38:33,453 --> 00:38:35,853
I wish to continue like this.

836
00:38:42,053 --> 00:38:44,183
I'm sorry, Commandant Xie.

837
00:38:46,853 --> 00:38:47,893
I was too abrupt.

838
00:38:49,143 --> 00:38:50,373
I only thought of expressing my feelings

839
00:38:51,783 --> 00:38:52,453
without first asking

840
00:38:52,453 --> 00:38:53,623
how you felt.

841
00:38:54,263 --> 00:38:55,453
You are living well now.

842
00:38:56,333 --> 00:38:57,493
I am happy for you.

843
00:38:58,823 --> 00:39:00,053
I waited in Lingshui for seven years.

844
00:39:02,013 --> 00:39:03,263
I don't mind waiting another seven.

845
00:39:04,373 --> 00:39:05,533
If you change your mind,

846
00:39:07,303 --> 00:39:08,533
I will always be here.

847
00:39:49,263 --> 00:39:50,143
Princess Fuqing.

848
00:39:52,103 --> 00:39:53,013
Your Highness, please keep this well.

849
00:39:53,703 --> 00:39:54,453
It's you.

850
00:39:55,703 --> 00:39:56,263
Yes.

851
00:39:56,663 --> 00:39:57,703
I'm honored
that Your Highness remembered.

852
00:39:58,103 --> 00:39:58,783
Your Highness!

853
00:40:00,893 --> 00:40:01,783
Mr. Zhen?

854
00:40:02,223 --> 00:40:02,783
Eunuch Liu.

855
00:40:03,333 --> 00:40:04,103
Mr. Zhen?

856
00:40:06,933 --> 00:40:07,583
Thank you.

857
00:40:08,263 --> 00:40:09,223
You need not thank me, Your Highness.

858
00:40:09,623 --> 00:40:10,303
Your Highness,

859
00:40:10,583 --> 00:40:12,223
please stop playing
with that bamboo bird.

860
00:40:12,783 --> 00:40:13,823
How would I explain it to His Majesty

861
00:40:13,973 --> 00:40:16,783
if you accidentally hurt yourself?

862
00:40:17,373 --> 00:40:18,783
I wanted to fly kites,

863
00:40:19,453 --> 00:40:21,143
but unfortunately,
I couldn't see anything.

864
00:40:25,743 --> 00:40:26,453
Your Highness.

865
00:40:27,103 --> 00:40:28,493
I know of a kind of kite

866
00:40:28,533 --> 00:40:29,703
that can speak.

867
00:40:30,053 --> 00:40:31,143
Even if you can't see it,

868
00:40:31,453 --> 00:40:32,333
you can still hear

869
00:40:32,663 --> 00:40:33,933
where it flies.

870
00:40:34,373 --> 00:40:35,263
A kite that can talk?

871
00:40:36,453 --> 00:40:38,223
Does a kite like that really exist?

872
00:40:38,783 --> 00:40:39,223
Yes.

873
00:40:39,783 --> 00:40:41,663
Next time I enter the palace,

874
00:40:41,973 --> 00:40:42,743
I will bring one for you.

875
00:40:43,623 --> 00:40:44,783
Then I shall trouble you, Mr. Zhen.

876
00:40:45,103 --> 00:40:46,143
Many thanks, Mr. Zhen.

877
00:40:47,263 --> 00:40:48,183
It is my honor.

878
00:40:55,623 --> 00:40:56,783
You're treating me to a meal
out of the blue.

879
00:40:57,303 --> 00:40:58,183
Do you need something?

880
00:40:58,623 --> 00:40:59,183
No.

881
00:40:59,663 --> 00:41:00,663
I simply wanted

882
00:41:00,663 --> 00:41:01,783
to treat you to a bowl of noodles.

883
00:41:05,493 --> 00:41:06,933
Speaking of noodles,

884
00:41:08,103 --> 00:41:08,893
I don't know why,

885
00:41:09,493 --> 00:41:10,623
but it reminds me of my sister.

886
00:41:12,703 --> 00:41:13,663
You may not know this,

887
00:41:14,373 --> 00:41:15,493
but my sister actually has

888
00:41:16,413 --> 00:41:17,783
quite a few flaws.

889
00:41:18,013 --> 00:41:18,783
For example,

890
00:41:19,013 --> 00:41:20,333
sometimes she takes things
too seriously.

891
00:41:20,493 --> 00:41:21,333
That makes those

892
00:41:21,333 --> 00:41:22,103
who don't take things seriously

893
00:41:22,143 --> 00:41:22,933
feel ashamed.

894
00:41:23,303 --> 00:41:24,013
Also,

895
00:41:24,223 --> 00:41:25,183
she's incredibly stubborn.

896
00:41:25,303 --> 00:41:26,663
When she sets her mind on something,

897
00:41:26,703 --> 00:41:27,663
nothing can change it.

898
00:41:27,823 --> 00:41:28,493
And

899
00:41:28,823 --> 00:41:30,143
when she gets angry,

900
00:41:30,303 --> 00:41:31,223
even I, her own brother,

901
00:41:31,263 --> 00:41:31,893
am afraid of her.

902
00:41:34,143 --> 00:41:35,263
Why are you telling me all this?

903
00:41:39,893 --> 00:41:41,333
I want you to talk to His Highness…

904
00:41:42,263 --> 00:41:45,303
Talk to Qi about this.

905
00:41:45,623 --> 00:41:46,373
Try to persuade him.

906
00:41:46,823 --> 00:41:48,973
There are plenty of fish in the sea.

907
00:41:51,303 --> 00:41:52,973
I've heard of asking others
to speak well of them on their behalf.

908
00:41:54,143 --> 00:41:55,303
This is my first time getting a request

909
00:41:56,143 --> 00:41:57,263
to speak ill of someone.

910
00:41:57,783 --> 00:41:58,823
He finally found someone

911
00:41:58,823 --> 00:41:59,413
he loves.

912
00:41:59,533 --> 00:42:00,743
I can't bring myself to say that.

913
00:42:03,263 --> 00:42:04,623
I already can't win against him
in a fight.

914
00:42:04,783 --> 00:42:05,933
Now, he's a prince with a title.

915
00:42:06,973 --> 00:42:08,743
If he bullies my sister in the future,

916
00:42:08,973 --> 00:42:10,013
who will be able to stand up for her?

917
00:42:13,533 --> 00:42:14,103
Another bowl of noodles, please!

918
00:42:14,373 --> 00:42:17,643
[Count of Dongping's Mansion]

919
00:42:17,663 --> 00:42:18,303
Your Highness.

920
00:42:19,453 --> 00:42:20,333
Greetings, Mr. Jiang.

921
00:42:20,743 --> 00:42:22,533
Your Highness has come in person.

922
00:42:22,703 --> 00:42:23,783
Please forgive me

923
00:42:24,013 --> 00:42:25,493
for not welcoming you properly.

924
00:42:25,583 --> 00:42:26,453
No need for formalities.

925
00:42:28,013 --> 00:42:30,373
Mr. Jiang, I will go see Si first.

926
00:42:31,453 --> 00:42:32,143
Your Highness.

927
00:42:37,743 --> 00:42:41,373
Your Highness has spent
your youth far from home,

928
00:42:41,703 --> 00:42:42,853
alone,

929
00:42:43,263 --> 00:42:45,053
fighting on the frontier,

930
00:42:45,263 --> 00:42:47,373
earning great military achievements.

931
00:42:49,053 --> 00:42:50,783
Now in Ling'an City,

932
00:42:51,013 --> 00:42:52,823
you lead
the Capital Administration Office,

933
00:42:52,973 --> 00:42:55,373
solving countless cases
and upholding justice.

934
00:42:56,183 --> 00:42:58,263
You possess exceptional talent,

935
00:42:58,823 --> 00:43:00,493
a rare find indeed.

936
00:43:01,893 --> 00:43:03,303
You are too kind.

937
00:43:04,183 --> 00:43:05,223
However, Your Highness,

938
00:43:05,583 --> 00:43:07,223
I cannot entrust Si

939
00:43:08,223 --> 00:43:09,493
to you.

940
00:43:12,203 --> 00:43:15,903
[The End of Episode 25]

941
00:43:17,373 --> 00:43:19,233
♪Through endless twists♪

942
00:43:19,673 --> 00:43:23,533
♪In the mundane world♪

943
00:43:24,573 --> 00:43:26,893
♪The breezy wind blows♪

944
00:43:27,143 --> 00:43:30,853
♪The heart grows tender and bitter♪

945
00:43:31,693 --> 00:43:34,053
♪I ask the Sun♪

946
00:43:34,563 --> 00:43:37,733
♪If the light has taken root♪

947
00:43:37,813 --> 00:43:40,383
♪As it prospers♪

948
00:43:41,153 --> 00:43:45,503
♪Our love story writes itself♪

949
00:43:47,733 --> 00:43:50,943
♪We lock eyes
and promise to stay together forever♪

950
00:43:51,393 --> 00:43:54,973
♪After countless challenges,
we are still us♪

951
00:43:55,693 --> 00:43:57,463
♪Our inseparable souls♪

952
00:43:57,733 --> 00:44:01,933
♪Can weather all storms♪

953
00:44:02,133 --> 00:44:05,533
♪We cross paths
and promise to stay together forever♪

954
00:44:05,733 --> 00:44:09,423
♪The tapestry of destiny
is filled with our youth♪

955
00:44:09,873 --> 00:44:11,543
♪Our blissful time together♪

956
00:44:11,853 --> 00:44:16,083
♪Will lead us♪

957
00:44:16,343 --> 00:44:20,303
♪To the sea of stars♪

958
00:44:25,373 --> 00:44:27,673
♪Our destined paths♪

959
00:44:27,933 --> 00:44:31,263
♪The years will hold♪

960
00:44:31,513 --> 00:44:34,013
♪A light shines at the tunnel's end♪

961
00:44:34,973 --> 00:44:39,133
♪Where happy endings will transcend♪

962
00:44:39,583 --> 00:44:42,973
♪We cross paths
and promise to stay together forever♪

963
00:44:43,233 --> 00:44:47,073
♪The tapestry of destiny
is filled with our youth♪

964
00:44:47,323 --> 00:44:49,113
♪Our blissful time together♪

965
00:44:49,373 --> 00:44:53,723
♪Will lead us to what we desire♪

966
00:44:53,913 --> 00:44:57,313
♪We lock eyes
and promise to stay together forever♪

967
00:44:57,503 --> 00:45:01,663
♪Through frost-kissed trails,
and starry space♪

968
00:45:01,913 --> 00:45:03,773
♪Moon-silvered dreams♪

969
00:45:03,903 --> 00:45:08,313
♪On love's embrace♪

970
00:45:08,513 --> 00:45:11,963
♪Hearts bound as one,
through time's soft grace♪

971
00:45:12,033 --> 00:45:16,383
♪Love's tide guides,
beyond our mortal space♪

972
00:45:19,133 --> 00:45:21,313
♪A moment kept with your embrace♪

973
00:45:21,433 --> 00:45:28,993
♪Where blooms have found their place♪

974
00:45:28,993 --> 00:45:33,993
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975
00:45:28,993 --> 00:45:38,993
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