1 00:00:43,640 --> 00:00:45,880 You don't need to call me Miss Han anymore. 2 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:48,640 You can see me as 3 00:00:49,840 --> 00:00:51,679 a spy hidden within the Han family. 4 00:00:52,920 --> 00:00:53,640 What? 5 00:01:03,479 --> 00:01:06,480 I was originally the legitimate daughter of the Yan merchant family from Jiangnan. 6 00:01:07,560 --> 00:01:09,879 Han Wuguo wanted to seize my family's business. 7 00:01:10,799 --> 00:01:12,760 He sent people to murder my father and elder brother. 8 00:01:14,079 --> 00:01:15,359 He thought I didn't know. 9 00:01:16,239 --> 00:01:18,120 He even valued my business skills. 10 00:01:18,719 --> 00:01:21,480 He pretended to save me and took me into his household. 11 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:23,920 All these years, 12 00:01:24,560 --> 00:01:26,560 I've worked desperately to manage business for the Han family. 13 00:01:27,760 --> 00:01:30,560 It was all to gain Han Wuguo's trust. 14 00:01:31,480 --> 00:01:33,079 Only then could I obtain 15 00:01:33,400 --> 00:01:36,519 evidence of their collusion, corruption, 16 00:01:37,120 --> 00:01:38,719 and crimes of greed and murder. 17 00:01:41,040 --> 00:01:41,599 You... 18 00:01:42,319 --> 00:01:44,319 How could you give something so important 19 00:01:44,319 --> 00:01:45,159 to me? 20 00:01:45,799 --> 00:01:47,319 The Han family has deep roots. 21 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,879 I'm afraid even if I risk everything, 22 00:01:50,400 --> 00:01:52,040 I still couldn't shake them at all. 23 00:01:53,760 --> 00:01:55,359 But you're different. 24 00:01:56,359 --> 00:01:58,239 You always do astonishing things. 25 00:01:58,760 --> 00:02:01,599 You're smarter than ordinary people. 26 00:02:04,079 --> 00:02:05,480 I guess you spent so much money 27 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:06,640 to start a newspaper 28 00:02:06,879 --> 00:02:08,800 just to deal with the powerful families. 29 00:02:14,159 --> 00:02:17,240 Aren't you afraid you've trusted the wrong person? 30 00:02:22,800 --> 00:02:23,599 I'm not afraid. 31 00:02:27,159 --> 00:02:28,879 My confidence in you 32 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:32,159 is probably greater than my trust in myself. 33 00:02:46,039 --> 00:02:47,360 Such national policies 34 00:02:48,319 --> 00:02:50,439 are far superior to those of Grand Tutor Qian of the Imperial Academy 35 00:02:51,360 --> 00:02:53,120 by several times. 36 00:02:53,719 --> 00:02:54,400 Your Majesty, 37 00:02:54,960 --> 00:02:57,919 these essays were all written by students from humble backgrounds 38 00:02:58,159 --> 00:03:00,719 and submitted through the Shangdu Daily. 39 00:03:02,840 --> 00:03:07,159 Xiao Ning's newspaper has achieved such remarkable results. 40 00:03:09,680 --> 00:03:11,439 Summon those students from humble families. 41 00:03:11,719 --> 00:03:14,080 I wish to meet them in person. 42 00:03:14,319 --> 00:03:15,120 This... 43 00:03:16,719 --> 00:03:18,319 If Your Majesty summons them at this time, 44 00:03:18,520 --> 00:03:20,560 it may arouse the suspicion 45 00:03:20,560 --> 00:03:21,960 and vigilance of the major noble families. 46 00:03:22,840 --> 00:03:25,800 Young Master Xiao said that when the time is right, 47 00:03:25,960 --> 00:03:27,800 he will bring all the talented scholars 48 00:03:27,879 --> 00:03:29,400 before Your Majesty. 49 00:03:29,560 --> 00:03:31,120 Still waiting for the right time? 50 00:03:31,840 --> 00:03:34,319 The three-month deadline is almost up. 51 00:03:36,800 --> 00:03:41,000 Minister, are you trying to help Xiao Ning delay things? 52 00:03:42,319 --> 00:03:44,240 I would never dare to do so. 53 00:03:44,840 --> 00:03:47,360 Young Master Xiao has great foresight. 54 00:03:47,800 --> 00:03:50,280 Please trust him this once, Your Majesty. 55 00:03:53,639 --> 00:03:56,280 Enough, you may withdraw for now. 56 00:04:11,479 --> 00:04:12,280 Boss 57 00:04:12,520 --> 00:04:13,159 Throughout the entire region 58 00:04:13,159 --> 00:04:14,639 we've collected so much news and so many articles 59 00:04:14,639 --> 00:04:16,000 when are we actually going to publish them? 60 00:04:16,279 --> 00:04:17,680 Now, people running teahouses everywhere 61 00:04:17,680 --> 00:04:18,959 are all working on newspapers 62 00:04:19,079 --> 00:04:20,160 and not doing business anymore 63 00:04:20,240 --> 00:04:22,839 If this goes on, we'll be bankrupt in a few days 64 00:04:23,920 --> 00:04:24,920 Wait for Lord Zhang 65 00:04:26,040 --> 00:04:27,319 It should be today 66 00:04:29,199 --> 00:04:31,199 Young Master Xiao, Young Master Xiao 67 00:04:31,560 --> 00:04:32,240 I'm here 68 00:04:37,040 --> 00:04:38,800 Lord Zhang, how did it go? 69 00:04:38,879 --> 00:04:39,720 Young Master Xiao 70 00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:42,160 His Majesty has already read all the submitted articles 71 00:04:42,160 --> 00:04:43,000 He has gone through all of them 72 00:04:43,319 --> 00:04:45,160 He couldn't stop praising them 73 00:04:45,439 --> 00:04:47,199 The talented scholars from humble backgrounds on the list 74 00:04:47,480 --> 00:04:49,439 finally have a chance to enter officialdom 75 00:04:52,279 --> 00:04:52,959 That's wonderful 76 00:04:53,319 --> 00:04:54,399 We've finally waited for this day 77 00:04:54,800 --> 00:04:56,319 Tomorrow, I'll publish ten articles 78 00:04:57,240 --> 00:04:58,600 I'll show you all 79 00:04:59,399 --> 00:05:04,680 what it means to be unable to stop gossiping 80 00:05:07,199 --> 00:05:08,240 Tell Xiao Ning 81 00:05:08,439 --> 00:05:10,480 I trust him this time 82 00:05:13,079 --> 00:05:14,600 Your Majesty is wise 83 00:05:21,480 --> 00:05:22,319 Well caught. 84 00:05:22,480 --> 00:05:23,120 Corrupt official. 85 00:05:26,079 --> 00:05:26,800 Well caught. 86 00:05:27,240 --> 00:05:29,600 So many corrupt officials have been exposed lately. 87 00:05:29,759 --> 00:05:30,959 They should be thrown into the death cell. 88 00:05:31,319 --> 00:05:32,319 His Majesty is wise. 89 00:05:32,560 --> 00:05:33,759 With the Shangdu Daily, 90 00:05:33,879 --> 00:05:34,639 we common people 91 00:05:34,639 --> 00:05:36,759 can finally see the true face of these noble families. 92 00:05:36,759 --> 00:05:37,399 That's right. 93 00:05:37,399 --> 00:05:37,839 These corrupt officials 94 00:05:37,839 --> 00:05:38,279 deserve to be caught. 95 00:05:38,319 --> 00:05:39,360 They'll be beheaded tomorrow. 96 00:05:39,600 --> 00:05:40,639 Just look at the things they've done. 97 00:05:44,040 --> 00:05:45,399 Good. 98 00:05:45,759 --> 00:05:46,519 Congratulations. 99 00:05:46,759 --> 00:05:47,279 Congratulations. 100 00:05:47,600 --> 00:05:48,120 Congratulations. 101 00:05:48,120 --> 00:05:49,279 Be a good official. 102 00:05:56,279 --> 00:05:58,000 I say, you all saw it, right? 103 00:05:59,040 --> 00:06:01,079 The article published in the Shangdu Daily, 104 00:06:01,319 --> 00:06:02,839 can really be seen by His Majesty. 105 00:06:03,319 --> 00:06:04,839 This is a great opportunity 106 00:06:04,920 --> 00:06:06,920 for us students from humble backgrounds to enter officialdom. 107 00:06:09,040 --> 00:06:10,040 Young Master Han, be careful. 108 00:06:10,040 --> 00:06:11,040 Alright, alright. 109 00:06:11,160 --> 00:06:12,720 You sure know how to talk. 110 00:06:16,680 --> 00:06:17,199 Look. 111 00:06:17,560 --> 00:06:19,279 That must be Young Master Han from the Prime Minister's residence. 112 00:06:19,560 --> 00:06:20,560 That day, I 113 00:06:20,800 --> 00:06:21,639 That day, I was passing by 114 00:06:21,920 --> 00:06:23,199 and I saw him at the entrance. 115 00:06:23,199 --> 00:06:23,680 Really? 116 00:06:23,680 --> 00:06:24,839 I think you were there too. 117 00:06:36,519 --> 00:06:37,480 Young master, you have returned. 118 00:06:37,639 --> 00:06:38,839 Did you have an enjoyable night? 119 00:06:39,360 --> 00:06:41,759 Every night is filled with music and beautiful company. 120 00:06:41,920 --> 00:06:44,199 This is the life I deserve. 121 00:06:44,199 --> 00:06:44,879 Young master. 122 00:06:45,000 --> 00:06:46,800 Miss Hua Qianqian is free tomorrow night. 123 00:06:47,120 --> 00:06:47,959 Will you go again? 124 00:06:49,439 --> 00:06:50,360 Of course I will. 125 00:06:51,040 --> 00:06:52,720 Qianqian not only composes poetry, 126 00:06:52,720 --> 00:06:53,920 she also knows how to comfort and care for people. 127 00:06:54,439 --> 00:06:56,319 Compared to that aloof Su Xueyan, 128 00:06:56,360 --> 00:06:57,600 she is so much better. 129 00:06:57,920 --> 00:06:58,600 Hongzhi. 130 00:07:02,680 --> 00:07:03,680 I really don't know 131 00:07:05,160 --> 00:07:06,879 you actually see me this way. 132 00:07:07,079 --> 00:07:08,000 Why are you here? 133 00:07:09,120 --> 00:07:10,160 If I hadn't come, 134 00:07:10,839 --> 00:07:13,120 I'm afraid I'd never see your true nature in this lifetime. 135 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:18,480 It's another one of Xiao Ning's newspapers. 136 00:07:19,199 --> 00:07:20,680 How did he know I went to the brothel? 137 00:07:22,399 --> 00:07:23,480 Who leaked the information? 138 00:07:24,279 --> 00:07:25,720 It definitely wasn't me, young master. 139 00:07:28,560 --> 00:07:29,519 I didn't expect 140 00:07:30,839 --> 00:07:33,480 the person I thought was as pure as the bright moon 141 00:07:34,600 --> 00:07:36,519 would be so debauched and depraved. 142 00:07:38,759 --> 00:07:43,360 From now on, I have nothing to do with you. 143 00:07:44,120 --> 00:07:45,079 Su Xueyan, 144 00:07:45,720 --> 00:07:47,199 if it weren't for dealing with Xiao Ning, 145 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:50,040 why would I ever be interested in the daughter of a third-rate merchant? 146 00:07:51,279 --> 00:07:54,879 Now the Su family's business is nearly gone. 147 00:07:55,360 --> 00:07:57,120 If you want the Su family to survive, 148 00:07:57,560 --> 00:07:59,759 then obediently become my concubine. 149 00:08:00,120 --> 00:08:01,240 Do you understand? 150 00:08:03,519 --> 00:08:04,720 Dealing with Xiao Ning— 151 00:08:06,519 --> 00:08:09,120 So from the very beginning, you only ever saw me 152 00:08:09,120 --> 00:08:10,839 as a tool to be used. 153 00:08:10,839 --> 00:08:12,879 Otherwise, what do you think you are? 154 00:08:14,399 --> 00:08:16,600 If you obediently submit to me, 155 00:08:17,160 --> 00:08:19,120 I can still let you keep some dignity. 156 00:08:19,399 --> 00:08:20,160 Otherwise, 157 00:08:20,160 --> 00:08:22,720 Even if I die, I will never submit to you. 158 00:08:23,800 --> 00:08:24,480 Wretch! 159 00:08:24,480 --> 00:08:25,720 Seize her for me! 160 00:08:36,399 --> 00:08:38,639 Remove the official positions of the noble families 161 00:08:39,559 --> 00:08:41,759 Promote people from humble backgrounds into government 162 00:08:43,360 --> 00:08:46,039 They even dare to slander the Han family’s reputation 163 00:08:47,519 --> 00:08:50,759 This Xiao Ning is simply reckless and audacious 164 00:08:50,960 --> 00:08:51,759 Father 165 00:08:52,080 --> 00:08:53,240 Today’s Shangdu Daily 166 00:08:53,240 --> 00:08:54,639 published ten issues in a single day 167 00:08:57,360 --> 00:08:58,519 His Majesty and Xiao Ning 168 00:08:58,759 --> 00:09:00,120 are trying to make all the people of Dajing 169 00:09:00,120 --> 00:09:01,639 believe that the noble families are losing power 170 00:09:02,200 --> 00:09:03,279 If this continues 171 00:09:04,279 --> 00:09:06,559 our noble families will be completely eroded 172 00:09:06,759 --> 00:09:08,320 and will never rise again 173 00:09:10,240 --> 00:09:11,919 I still say the same thing 174 00:09:12,639 --> 00:09:13,679 Dajing 175 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:17,080 still belongs to the noble families 176 00:09:18,759 --> 00:09:21,279 It has been this way for hundreds of years 177 00:09:22,279 --> 00:09:23,799 Even His Majesty 178 00:09:24,360 --> 00:09:26,960 cannot stand above the noble families 179 00:09:28,440 --> 00:09:28,759 Father 180 00:09:29,440 --> 00:09:30,159 Go 181 00:09:31,519 --> 00:09:33,600 and summon all the heads of the powerful noble families 182 00:09:33,600 --> 00:09:34,720 Bring them all to me 183 00:09:36,320 --> 00:09:38,279 I want His Majesty 184 00:09:39,200 --> 00:09:41,039 to bow to us 185 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,720 and submit 186 00:09:46,440 --> 00:09:47,519 At such a late hour 187 00:09:47,600 --> 00:09:49,639 What are you all doing here, sirs? 188 00:09:49,960 --> 00:09:51,639 We have urgent matters to discuss with His Majesty 189 00:09:51,639 --> 00:09:52,519 Prime Minister 190 00:09:52,600 --> 00:09:54,000 His Majesty is already resting 191 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,919 Prime Minister 192 00:09:54,919 --> 00:09:55,720 Your Majesty 193 00:09:55,840 --> 00:09:56,559 Your Majesty 194 00:09:56,679 --> 00:09:57,519 Your Majesty 195 00:10:00,039 --> 00:10:00,879 Your Majesty 196 00:10:00,960 --> 00:10:04,840 I, Han Wuguo, together with all court officials of second rank and above in Dajing 197 00:10:04,840 --> 00:10:06,399 request an audience with Your Majesty 198 00:10:23,039 --> 00:10:24,840 Minister Han, what is the meaning of this? 199 00:10:25,159 --> 00:10:27,600 There was no memorial to present at the morning court. 200 00:10:27,720 --> 00:10:30,440 Yet now you bring so many officials 201 00:10:30,440 --> 00:10:32,000 to surround my imperial study. 202 00:10:32,679 --> 00:10:34,679 Are you planning to rebel? 203 00:10:34,960 --> 00:10:35,759 Your Majesty, 204 00:10:36,200 --> 00:10:38,600 we have no intention of offending you. 205 00:10:39,120 --> 00:10:42,240 We are merely concerned about the stability of our nation. 206 00:10:42,240 --> 00:10:45,639 That is why we have taken the liberty to request an audience. 207 00:10:46,039 --> 00:10:47,000 Han Wuguo, 208 00:10:47,639 --> 00:10:49,600 explain this to me clearly. 209 00:10:51,320 --> 00:10:51,960 Your Majesty, 210 00:10:52,480 --> 00:10:54,720 Recently, public opinion in our country has been in turmoil. 211 00:10:55,000 --> 00:10:57,840 The Shangdu Daily, founded by Xiao Ning, 212 00:10:58,000 --> 00:11:00,480 has been recklessly spreading news about court affairs and beyond. 213 00:11:00,559 --> 00:11:02,120 This has caused widespread panic among the people. 214 00:11:02,559 --> 00:11:05,159 And the matter of the marriage alliance with Beicang 215 00:11:05,159 --> 00:11:06,720 has been delayed for several months. 216 00:11:07,120 --> 00:11:09,159 If we do not send an envoy soon, 217 00:11:09,159 --> 00:11:11,799 I fear war may break out. 218 00:11:11,799 --> 00:11:12,519 Your Majesty, 219 00:11:16,600 --> 00:11:19,320 In your opinion, what should be done? 220 00:11:19,559 --> 00:11:20,360 Your Majesty, 221 00:11:20,519 --> 00:11:24,320 I believe that, externally, the princess should 222 00:11:24,320 --> 00:11:25,840 be sent to Beicang for a political marriage immediately, 223 00:11:25,840 --> 00:11:27,519 to prevent the outbreak of war. 224 00:11:27,639 --> 00:11:30,360 Internally, a department for commercial affairs should be established, 225 00:11:30,519 --> 00:11:32,919 to oversee all major commercial activities. 226 00:11:33,399 --> 00:11:35,960 This is to guard against cunning people like Xiao Ning, 227 00:11:36,039 --> 00:11:37,720 who might undermine the foundations of our noble families, 228 00:11:37,720 --> 00:11:39,639 and threaten the stability of our nation. 229 00:11:39,919 --> 00:11:40,720 Furthermore, 230 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:42,000 the Shangdu Daily 231 00:11:42,399 --> 00:11:44,919 has been spreading false information through public opinion, 232 00:11:44,919 --> 00:11:46,279 and should be banned. 233 00:11:48,039 --> 00:11:51,080 I am aware of what you have reported, Minister Han. 234 00:11:52,159 --> 00:11:55,279 I will make a decision after careful consideration. 235 00:11:56,120 --> 00:11:56,960 Your Majesty, 236 00:11:57,120 --> 00:11:58,039 Your Majesty, 237 00:11:58,919 --> 00:12:02,000 The estates of our noble families are already in grave danger. 238 00:12:02,480 --> 00:12:04,360 If we delay any longer, 239 00:12:04,559 --> 00:12:07,399 we may not even be able to collect any taxes. 240 00:12:07,399 --> 00:12:08,279 Your Majesty, 241 00:12:09,320 --> 00:12:10,480 Indeed, Your Majesty. 242 00:12:10,720 --> 00:12:12,360 Beicang has had troops stationed for a long time. 243 00:12:12,559 --> 00:12:13,960 If we do not make a decision soon, 244 00:12:13,960 --> 00:12:17,360 we may regret it when it is too late. 245 00:12:24,320 --> 00:12:26,720 Are you all trying to force me? 246 00:12:29,039 --> 00:12:29,840 Your Majesty, 247 00:12:30,120 --> 00:12:32,960 All our actions are for the sake of our nation. 248 00:12:33,039 --> 00:12:34,840 We hope Your Majesty will see this clearly. 249 00:12:34,919 --> 00:12:37,120 Please see this clearly, Your Majesty. 250 00:12:41,120 --> 00:12:42,840 Your Majesty need not worry. 251 00:12:45,039 --> 00:12:46,000 I have solutions 252 00:12:46,240 --> 00:12:47,879 for everything. 253 00:12:49,639 --> 00:12:50,120 Father Emperor. 254 00:12:50,120 --> 00:12:50,840 Greetings, Your Majesty. 255 00:12:52,799 --> 00:12:53,840 Xiao Ning.