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Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com

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♫ Have you ever heard of the snow mountain’s cliff ♫

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♫ Once left people with lingering enchantments ♫

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♫ Legend has it that there are treasures on it ♫

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♫ But there is also a hidden abyss ♫

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♫ The smart, foolish and kind people ♫

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♫ are all people you’re familiar with ♫

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♫ On the mountain slope, on the cliff ♫

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♫ on the cloudy peak ♫

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♫ on this secular world ♫

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♫ Let the snowflakes swirl and flutter ♫

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Joy of Life

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Episode 32

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Your Majesty, everyone is here. We can start to eat.

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We're all family.

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No need to be so formal.

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Your Majesty, since it's all family, it is inappropriate for me to be here today.

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You are thick-skinned. It's fine.

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Let's eat.

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Today my body doesn't feel well.

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I will not be eating. I will watch you guys eat.

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It's been a long time since we gathered.

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I have a lot of work to do later

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so I won't drink. Eat.

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Eat.

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We've not in court, be more comfortable.

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You are like this since you are little.

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Up to now, you're still like wood.

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Look at him.

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He never had a good eating presentation

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and now it's still the same.

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Fan Xian.

- I'm here.

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Between those two, who do you prefer?

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Family meal, casual conversation.

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All is forgiven?

- Yes.

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Then I will say it.

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Your Majesty, aren't you playing me?

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Aren't you pushing me off the cliff here? No matter how I answer, it is a dead end.

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If you are loyal, you will not be afraid of dying.

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If all the loyal one dye, then aren't all the ones left treacherous ones.

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Then are you a loyal or treacherous.

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It depends on which one you need. I can be either.

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You two. How do you see him?

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A marvellous talent, and the pillar of the state.

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I have seen a lot of those who aren't loyal and treacherous,

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but don't see much of devious, but loyal ones.

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One says he's a pillar,

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other say rarely. You put him in high value.

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No matter the value, Fan Xian is worth it.

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If so, from today on, you should protect him.

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No matter which one of you gets to be next in throne,

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he will always be an important office of the court.

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Your Majesty is in your prime. I wish you a long life.

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I agree.

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Live long?

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If I were to live long,

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Will you be happy about that or not?

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Here, here, Continue eating.

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Hurry,

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How is the taste?

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Your Majesty, I don't know.

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Don't know?

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Too anxious, so I can't taste anything.

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The past few days, ministers from the six divisions of the imperial court

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are saying that you leaked the secrets

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Said that you have something to do with Yan Bingyun's capture in Northern Qi.

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Do you guys know?

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I've heard.

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I know too.

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You have many students and members under your clique.

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If this spreads out, it will be fine after a few days of commotion.

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I don't have any students but I will be fair and impartial

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and clear up this misunderstanding.

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I have warned my friends in court and persuaded the ones that need to be persuaded

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I have explained what's necessary and won't let the rumors continue.

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Fan Xian, if you want to prove yourself to be innocent,

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you'll have to put the rumor to rest.

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What does Your Majesty hope I do?

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Escort Xian En to Northern Qi to exchange Yan Bingyun back.

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For this mission, we are missing a team leader.

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You are hoping I will do it.

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Only if you go personally, it will get rid of the rumors.

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It's only a suggestion.

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It's your choice in the end.

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Remember what I said, no matter what he wants to do.

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If he didn't edict it,

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then don't agree to it.

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Fan Xian, before you came into the palace, you went to see prime minister Lin.

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I did go.

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Prime minister is experienced, you should listen to him more.

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If I don't go to Northern Qi, would it count as defying your orders?

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No.

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But your arrangements about your engagement will have to be made.

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What.. what does that mean?

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There are many suspicions about you from every ministry.

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If you were to married Lin Waner,

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and take control of the royal treasury. It is a bit unacceptable.

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But it's a good thing.

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If that happens, there are a lot of respectable women from respectable families in the capital.

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You can choose a new one.

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I am willing to go to Northern Qi.

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Think about it. I'm not forcing you.

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You must think clearly.

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I am willing to go. I want to go so badly. Please let me go.

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Okay. You can ask Chen Pingping about the itinerary.

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When you return, I will have the wedding arrangement made for you.

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Thank you, Your Majesty.

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I'm a bit tired. I will go rest.

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You three continue eating.

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Oh right, Fan Xian, I left you a gift.

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Xin Yang

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Arise.

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Are you waiting for me?

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I am here to say goodbye to you.

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Because I caused you to lose your post as the commander

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and be posted to guard the border.

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My heart stings a bit.

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Fan Xian received orders to go to the North. Set off immediately.

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I got it.

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Your Highness, there's news from the Imperial court.

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Fan Xian is indeed leading a diplomatic entourage to the North.

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Nice, the border between two countries is barren and wide.

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It's inevitable if there's a mishap.

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The place I am stationed is also en route to the North.

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Once I have specific details of Fan Xian's schedule, I will relay the message to you via a fast horse.

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I will wait for it then.

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What are you looking at?

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Look at these flowers.

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They don't lack water or sunlight. Why are they wilting?

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Letting one trembles with fear upon hearing news about the Head,

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it's just to worry about these flowers?

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Your mother planted these flowers.

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If you are worried, you can hire a gardener to tend to it

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or move them to flower pots.

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Your mother said, they have their own fate.

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Let them be.

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Hence, you have never touched them.

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Yes. All these years, no matter how far I went,

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I would always think about these flowers.

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That's right.

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For this period of time, regardless of where I go, I would be thinking of these flowers.

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I fear I won't be able to see them again when I'm back.

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I fear these flowers won't last till winter.

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You miss her?

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It's okay. These flowers can be salvaged. They merely lack potassium.

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Potassium?

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When I was studying poison under my teacher, I planted some herbs.

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I will go back and concoct some medicinal powder to bring these flowers back to life.

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Don't worry, I'm their fate.

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You mother planted the flowers and you are here to protect them.

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It's also fate.

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Your diplomatic mission for this round is a test and also, an opportunity

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but there's something.

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You must bring Yan Bingyun back safely.

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I understand.

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There's something else.

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Beware of this person, Shen Zhong, Commander of the Jinyiwei Guards.

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You must be careful of him. He's extremely dangerous.

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For you to be able to remember him, he must be difficult to deal with.

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I left his dossier in your carriage.

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Read it carefully on your journey.

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You must remember the political situation in Northern Qi.

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I will.

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You will be going on a diplomatic mission to Northern Qi in two days.

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I will send men to secretly protect you to guard against Grand Princess taking actions on you.

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Okay.

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Have you met Lin Ruofu?

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Yes.

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What did he say?

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He said not to agree to whatever His Majesty wants me to do.

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But you agreed to everything.

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His Majesty said, if I don't go to Northern Qi,

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he will replace my marriage.

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Although the mission for travelling to Northern Qi is important

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but it can't be compared to the safety of your life.

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I think you are not a bad person.

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Me?

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I'm not bad?

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All these years, you are the first person to say this.

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I have accurate foresight. I'm among the top hundred.

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When you are back in Southern Qing,

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you can gradually take over the Inspection and Control Bureau.

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By then, the Inner Treasury, Inspection and Control will be under you.

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I will help you in the background

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to become the top official in Southern Qing.

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By then, no one can be a threat to you.

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Even His Majesty?

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You shouldn't ask this.

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I'm prone to saying something I shouldn't.

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Let's go. Someone's waiting for you at Bagua Hall.

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Waiting for me?

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You will know when you are there.

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I think this Number Four poison is the best.

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I think the second batch of Number Three is even harder and trickier.

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What if you hurt yourself?

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This...

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Junior Brother, still remember me?

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- Brother Leng?

- Yes, that's right.

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Old Fei is not around. I'm leading the Third Division for the time being.

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I heard you are going to Northern Qi.

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Third Division prepared something for you.

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Come take a look.

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Hello, Brothers.

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Hello, Junior Brother.

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Let's dispense with the polite greetings first. Come here.

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Your figure is not bad. The measurement is just right.

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Come, try this on.

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What is this?

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Look. When you wear this inside, it can protect against fire.

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Not only can it withstand burning,

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it can also resist being killed or wounded by sharp blades

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If the opponent uses a mountain axe,

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I will advise you to dodge and hide.

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This is the latest creation of the crossbow.

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Tap here and it will shoot arrows.

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It slanted.

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It can still be stealthy but not enough to injure or kill anyone.

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It will only kill if it's shot at the harmful spot.

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It's not serious. It's very easy to counteract Number Four poison.

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He will be up and jumping around later.

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An asbestos cloth umbrella.

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The spines of the umbrella are very solid.

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Open it when you fall from high places.

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It will slow down your fall.

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It's a cinch to support the weight of four to five people with this chain.

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If you are bored, you can have fun strangling people with this.

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Look at this jade.

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You can break it during a crisis.

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It's only only good for hiding yourself.

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I also put hot pepper powder which can obstruct the enemies.

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Open the door now!

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Don't.

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Quick. Hurry up.

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There are hidden needles in this fan.

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Number Six poison are placed on them.

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It won't kill anyone. It will only cause itchiness.

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Itchiness.

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As for these big boys here, since you're not going to war,

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you won't need to take them along.

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These are enough.

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By the way, Old Fei also said, you have already received the best training in poison.

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Hence, we didn't prepare any poison and medicines for you.

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Brother, I'm lacking some medicinal ingredients.

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Speak. What do you lack?

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Cat's buttons, arsenic stones, strychnine and Nanhai camphor.

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Wait.

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Cat's button is bitter. It's not suitable.

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Arsenic stones and strychnine are not that difficult to find.

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With my identity, it's not convenient for me to buy them. I will attract attention.

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Okay, don't worry. We have lots of them in Third Division.

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Why don't you bring some chloroform with you too?

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A new drug?

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It's a newly developed overpowering drug.

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Old Fei has already seen it. It's more potent than strychnine.

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Is it easy to counteract it?

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Basically counteract it like the Sedation Perfume.

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I see.

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Can the arsenic stones replace the poison in the arrows? It's more effective.

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They are killing people!

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Lord, please get off from the carriage now.

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The enemy conducted a surprise attack at the front.

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Who are they?

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I couldn't see clearly. Those surrounding people who are protecting you,

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have lost contact with us. I fear they will be too late in getting here.

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Why don't you leave first? I will cover the back.

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Lord, leave first.

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Third Team, come here.

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The entire soldiers who are covering us are gone. Lord, leave now!

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Teacher?

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This really stinks.

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Concealed crossbow from Third Division and Number Three poison. No,

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it's Number Four poison.

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You are back at the capital.

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I just saw a suspicious character near you.

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Everything's fine. I have already took him down.

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Why are you looking at me this way?

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He's from the Sixth Division. He was protecting me.

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There are too many people at the Inspection and Control Bureau. I don't know everyone.

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Is he dead?

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He's not. My poison is not life threatening.

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Let's go.

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Lord.

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Old Fei?

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He...he...he...

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I'm now with Lord Fan.

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Let's go then.

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Old Fei, it has been many years since we met.

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Your Majesty.

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Are you here to quarrel?

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I wouldn't dare.

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It must be regarding Fan Xian then.

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Northern Qi is our enemy after all.

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Must he go on this diplomatic mission?

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Minister Lu reported sick and went back to his village.

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You can take over his post.

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I'm not here because of a promotion.

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If Fan Xian can be stopped from going to the North, I can even give up the post of the Vice Minister.

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Are you trying to disregard the law of the Imperial court?

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What if Fan Xian gets into a mishap?

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He's young and should have more experience.

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Or else, how can he handle great tasks?

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Don't let him handle this great task then.

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Do you know what I like about you?

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There are many people who doesn't want him to go.

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You are the only one who's willing to come and see me.

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Others seek friendship to disregard the law of the Imperial Court.

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Who are you referring to?

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You still need to take over the post of Minister Lu.

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Fan Xian, too.

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Your Majesty.

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We are not doing a business transaction.

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Allow my personal guards

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to protect Fan Xian on his trip to the North.

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Only for this time and that's it.

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What's wrong? Still want me to help you up?

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You can leave.

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Rouge Shop

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- No problem. Help me to choose a nice one.

- This looks nice.

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- Does this looks nice?

- Let me take a look.

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- Do this.

- Let me do it.

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- Let's change to another.

- What do you think about this?

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You look better now.

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This looks much better.

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What about this?

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No problem. Many people like this.

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This is the feeling I wanted.

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Why don't you look at this?

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I think this is fine too.

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Why are these men here?

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My grandson is getting married

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and wants to choose some rouge for his bride.

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He's shy. Please move aside.

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Shop owner, please help us to choose.

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Young man.

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You look very talented.

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You are so likable.

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His daughter won't do. My daughter is more beautiful.

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Don't go.

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She's definitely a beauty.

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How could he leave? Look at him.

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Let's go.

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I'm so envious.

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Take a seat, just like in Danzhou.

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I will just stand here.

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Who operates that shop?

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Me.

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You are operating a rouge and powder shop?

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When I went to Northern Qi to add poison,

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the other party was a woman.

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I had a brainwave

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and created a rouge with poison.

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I didn't expect it to be done that ugly. No one liked it and didn't want to use it.

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An accident occurred

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and caused a great mistake to happen.

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You subsequently established that shop?

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You may not know.

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Don't look at those women. When they are choosing rouges and powders,

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they seem to be haggling over minor details.

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But when they are settling the bill, they are very generous.

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That kind of extravagance with money, my wife is like this too.

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Old Fei, this is brilliant. This is an ingenious way to make money.

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It has nothing to do with money.

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Why did you establish that shop then?

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After that incident, I kept thinking about it.

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If another similar situation occurs again,

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I must not make a mistake again.

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I kept the shop.

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- Has it been many years?

- Yes.

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How serious was the mistake? You can still remember it till now.

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That mistake then,

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ruined Chen Pingping's legs.

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Everyone were put down?

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Yes. When I woke up,

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Xiao Fan disappeared. I sent men to investigate too.

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Head, even if the First Division dispatch their men to the enemies who kidnapped Official Xian Fan,

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it’ll be extremely dangerous. It’s better to hunt and capture along with the journey.

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Did anyone see how he looks like?

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Yes.

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Tell me about it.

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Back then, Xiao En was Northern Qi's king of spies.

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His movements were not set. We wasted a lot of men on this.

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Hearing that his son was about to get married,

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Chen Pingping lead the army thousands of miles to capture Xiao En.

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I heard about this.

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I arrived first at that time.

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Xiao En and his father were extremely alert.

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I planned to poison his son's wife

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to coerce the father and son.

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I didn't expect there would be a problem with the rouge.

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In this battle, the Inspection Bureau’s losses was more than 50%.

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His wife and child died there.

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Chen Pingping broke his legs.

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I thought, if I didn't make that mistake,

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the situation wouldn't be like this now.

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It was still the same.

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Would someone like Xiao En, just because his wife was poisoned,

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be willing to be captured?

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Whether it's the same or not, no one knows now.

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I heard you are going to Northern Qi to deliver Xiao En.

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Yes. To trade for Yan Bingyun.

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Which bastard's idea is this?

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Don't go.

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It was His Majesty's idea.

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I need to take you out and flee from the capital.

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Get ready. We are leaving tonight.

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Teacher...

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Xiao En hates the Inspection and Control Bureau to the bones.

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The relationship between Chen Pingping, you and I can't be hidden.

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If you go to Northern Qi, why will you go against Xiao En?

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Teacher, I can do it.

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Listen to me regarding this.

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We are leaving tonight. I'm going to arrange our escape.

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No, Old Fei...what about me?

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Wait here. We will leave when it's dark.

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No..my wife and daughter are in the capital.

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What has this to do with me?

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Teacher, Inspection and Control Bureau, and Jinwei will never release me.

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Whoever stops us, I will kill him.

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Are you going to kill me?

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Who did you know I would be here?

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I have always known.

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Fan Xian must not go to Northern Qi.

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Do you know the consequences of defying the decree?

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If Fan Xian escapes,

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he will never be able to gain a foothold in Southern Qing again.

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It's better than sending him to die in Northern Qi!

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So what? I have been with you

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roaming the kingdom. We have never seen our family members and old friends.

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I'm old.

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I have been with the Investigation and Control Bureau for many years.

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I have seen many people died.

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I can't see him end up this way too!

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To add further, when I'm dead,

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there will always be someone to bury me.

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Fan Xian doesn't has anyone. I can't find someone else.

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If there's only one person left in the kingdom,

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this person must be Fan Xian.

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Why are you letting him deliver Xiao En to Northern Qi then?

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Do you know? When he comes back this time,

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the future of Jingdu will be in his hands.

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It's very dangerous, Head.

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When has there been no dangers in life?

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If he lives under my shadow, it will destroy him.

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Don't worry. I will definitely ensure his safety!

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Stand up. Stand up now and I will believe you!

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That year, it was because of me...

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I couldn't ensure your safety!

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Lord.

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Teacher, I'm willing to go to Northern Qi.

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Li Yunrui betrayed Yan Bingyun just to fight with me.

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This is because of me. I need to bring him back.

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It's so beautiful.

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Didn't you say you have something important to tell me?

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Why are you not saying anything?

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I'm going to Northern Qi.

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I know.

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Frankly, I don't want to go.

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Don't go then.

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So what if we disappoint the grace of His Majesty. I will go back to Danzhou with you.

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If I don't go to Northern Qi,

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I fear the marriage agreement won't exist.

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Is this His Majesty's idea?

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Who else can it be?

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If there's no marriage agreement, we can elope.

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I saved money for a house.

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If we reduce our expenses, we can live for a lifetime.

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Even if the Investigation and Control Bureau come after us...

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Why don't we do this?

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Let's set out to sea,

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take the big boat and sail far away.

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We will go wherever it is

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till no one can find us.

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Sail on a boat to a great distance and will never return home. Aren't you afraid?

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With you around, you will protect me.

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You are too adorable. I couldn't help myself.

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I'm being serious.

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If you were to elope,

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many people will mock you.

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- I don't care.

- I care.

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Wait for me to return.

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Wait for me to return from Northern Qi. We will get married.

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Because of me, I don't want you

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to force yourself to do things that you are unwilling.

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You are not forcing me.

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Thinking about when we will be getting married when I'm back, I'm anxious to leave now.

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Aren't you afraid someone will see?

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I'm not afraid. I have already sent them away.

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Sent them away?

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Sure enough, you have bad intentions.

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I'm leaving soon. Just take it that you are giving me as a farewell...

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Wait. Stand properly.

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Place your hands behind your back. Don't move.

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Agree on three rules.

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In Northern Qi, do not get entangled with anyone.

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Other than you, no one wants me.

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What if someone wants you?

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Other than you, I don't want anyone else.

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I couldn't hold back too.

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Why are you laughing?

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I didn't laugh at all.

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I can't hold any longer. Return another kiss.

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Wasn't it three agreements?

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What are the other two?

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I haven't thought of them yet.

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It's not urgent. Take your time to think.

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What are you doing?

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I miss you.

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You haven't left yet.

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I'm starting to miss you before I even leave.

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You can miss me. Don't move your mouth.

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Fine. I will listen to you.

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Listen seriously to me.

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On your diplomatic mission to Northern Qi,

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you must come back alive.

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I will hold a cherry blossom

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and wait here for you.

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Xie Bi'an.

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Not only is this a good sword, it's also one which scares others.

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Let him come here.

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Did you send Wan'er back?

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I don't remember there being a pavilion here before.

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It was just set up.

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Be careful.

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The foundations weren't built. It will be disassembled after I finish drinking.

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It's just for drinking wine?

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I was waiting here for you.

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You can't let me sit on the road,

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so I set up a pavilion beforehand.

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Why are you looking at me? As a prince,

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it wouldn't be honest work

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if I wasn't arrogant and extavagant.

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This makes sense.

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Let me give you a toast first.

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Great wine.

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Is it really that great?

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WIth the support of this view, all wine is good wine.

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When do you leave?

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In a few days.

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When you are back, your prestige and popularity will increase a lot.

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the Spring examination will start again.

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I'll request again

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for you to be the invigilator.

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I didn't do any merits.

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Divine Poet Xiao Fan is already good enough.

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Once you have organized the Spring examination,

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you’d be the teacher of this batch of students.

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The advantages of this

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are hard to put into words. Just experience it slowly.

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It's just that, I wonder, it's such a good thing,

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why did you choose me?

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I get along with you and can drink together.

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Even if you eventually choose to join the Crown Prince,

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it won't harm our friendship too.

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Your Highness has boldness of vision.

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There are full of mediocre people in this world

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but those who can talk about everything under the sun,

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there are only a few. I read your poems.

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Peking is full of nobles.

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Only this person is alone and stunned.

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It seems rather true.

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This journey to the north will have many inclines.

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The guard at Feng Ming Guan is under me.

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If you pass there, let him escort and protect you.

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Thank you, Your Highness

565

but we won't be passing through there on our way to the North.

566

The journey is too far.

567

Never mind then. I drank the wine and have also seen the person off.

568

Today's interesting mood has ended. I will wait for your return.

569

Goodbye.

570

When you set off today and whatever road you choose,

571

don't tell anyone. Just make your own decision.

572

I understand.

573

Teacher's drug use is more and more profound.

574

Newly invented. Smash it at a critical time.

575

It won't take a life, neither will it physically harm.

576

But even a Grandmaster will be dizzy for a while.

577

Thank you, Teacher.

578

No need. Just show off less.

579

Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com

580

♫ Life goes round and round ♫

581

♫ In the long river of time ♫

582

♫ Layers of memories, of many lives over ♫

583

♫ Get stacked up ♫

584

♫ In an intoxicating river of stars ♫

585

♫ Before you know it, spring is over and it's almost fall again ♫

586

♫ The swallows are gone to their wintering grounds ♫

587

♫ Who can give up the chance ♫

588

♫ To spend this life with you? ♫

589

♫ You have been walking around in your dream for so long ♫

590

♫ The flowers fall from the boughs quietly ♫

591

♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫

592

♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫

593

♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫

594

♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫

595

♫ No complaints ♫

596

♫ It's a cold world and I still think of you as I did before ♫

597

♫ The moon is sleepless ♫

598

♫ Leave a warm heart ♫

599

♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫

600

♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains ♫

♫ Through the fire of war ♫

601

♫ You are always there for me ♫

602

♫ The flowers leave the boughs, quietly ♫

603

♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫

604

♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫

605

♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫

606

♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫

607

♫ No complaints ♫

608

♫ It's a cold world and I think of you as I did before ♫

609

♫ The moon is sleepless ♫

610

♫ Leave a warm heart ♫

611

♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫

612

♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains and through the fire of war ♫

613

♫ You are always there for me. ♫