1 00:01:43,400 --> 00:01:44,950 This is the Agreement to Cancel the Allied Forces. 2 00:01:45,040 --> 00:01:46,910 Let's send all the troops back to their posts. 3 00:01:47,520 --> 00:01:47,910 And this one 4 00:01:49,070 --> 00:01:50,610 is the Appointment Letter for the New Commander of the Ninth Corps. 5 00:01:51,660 --> 00:01:52,500 Commander-in-Chief, please. 6 00:01:58,000 --> 00:02:00,590 Yu Changxuan is hereby appointed 7 00:02:00,840 --> 00:02:03,020 Commander of the Ninth Corps. 8 00:02:08,590 --> 00:02:10,490 You're appointing yourself 9 00:02:10,510 --> 00:02:12,590 as the Ninth Corps' new commander 10 00:02:13,490 --> 00:02:14,490 and expect me to sign it? 11 00:02:17,310 --> 00:02:18,080 I'm the best fit 12 00:02:19,620 --> 00:02:20,740 for this position. 13 00:02:21,960 --> 00:02:23,540 How dare you? 14 00:02:24,410 --> 00:02:25,080 Let me tell you. 15 00:02:26,400 --> 00:02:27,750 Whatever your reason, 16 00:02:27,870 --> 00:02:30,470 threatening a superior means disloyalty. 17 00:02:31,160 --> 00:02:32,070 It's a capital offense. 18 00:02:32,420 --> 00:02:33,590 Even if you execute me, 19 00:02:34,360 --> 00:02:35,590 I'd still do it. 20 00:02:39,440 --> 00:02:40,190 Fine. 21 00:02:41,040 --> 00:02:42,760 Since childhood, in front of me, 22 00:02:42,770 --> 00:02:45,080 you've played a flawless act. 23 00:02:46,700 --> 00:02:48,240 You're quite the actor. 24 00:02:53,190 --> 00:02:54,280 I wasn't pretending. 25 00:02:55,400 --> 00:02:56,800 From start to finish, 26 00:02:57,590 --> 00:02:59,240 you only had eyes for Yu Mingxuan. 27 00:03:01,980 --> 00:03:03,500 Have you ever really looked at me? 28 00:03:06,190 --> 00:03:08,020 I had high hopes for your eldest brother. 29 00:03:08,020 --> 00:03:08,800 What's wrong with that? 30 00:03:10,320 --> 00:03:12,520 He was gifted and bold from boyhood. 31 00:03:13,370 --> 00:03:14,890 He endured hardship with ease 32 00:03:15,220 --> 00:03:17,050 and carried our family's honor. 33 00:03:17,830 --> 00:03:18,870 As my eldest son, 34 00:03:19,260 --> 00:03:20,500 he honored his parents 35 00:03:21,070 --> 00:03:22,580 and cared for his siblings. 36 00:03:22,790 --> 00:03:24,280 If he were here today, 37 00:03:24,750 --> 00:03:26,080 he would never let you 38 00:03:26,080 --> 00:03:27,230 defy me. 39 00:03:28,100 --> 00:03:29,780 How could you ever compare to him? 40 00:03:37,090 --> 00:03:37,630 Yeah. 41 00:03:41,840 --> 00:03:42,920 What was wrong with Mingxuan? 42 00:03:47,460 --> 00:03:48,730 He was perfect in every way. 43 00:03:51,160 --> 00:03:52,310 But what good did that do? 44 00:03:55,110 --> 00:03:56,380 Heaven showed him no mercy. 45 00:03:58,580 --> 00:04:00,310 Your son, your greatest pride... 46 00:04:02,080 --> 00:04:03,140 He's dead. 47 00:04:16,880 --> 00:04:17,950 The Battle of Blackstone Shoal... 48 00:04:19,600 --> 00:04:20,820 You must hate it more than anything. 49 00:04:24,720 --> 00:04:26,270 You saved Mingxuan. 50 00:04:29,500 --> 00:04:31,040 Why wasn't I the one who died? 51 00:04:33,470 --> 00:04:34,240 Why was it him? 52 00:04:38,190 --> 00:04:39,150 How did you find out? 53 00:04:43,480 --> 00:04:44,860 Did you plan to hide it forever? 54 00:05:01,020 --> 00:05:02,220 Hurry! Save him! 55 00:05:02,360 --> 00:05:02,980 Help him! 56 00:05:03,510 --> 00:05:04,190 There's someone here! 57 00:05:04,410 --> 00:05:05,310 Bring the stretcher over! 58 00:05:05,310 --> 00:05:05,800 Mingxuan! 59 00:05:06,630 --> 00:05:07,190 Mingxuan! 60 00:05:07,190 --> 00:05:07,870 Bring the stretcher over! 61 00:05:07,870 --> 00:05:08,310 Mingxuan! 62 00:05:09,330 --> 00:05:09,780 Mingxuan! 63 00:05:10,120 --> 00:05:12,160 Commander-in-Chief, Changxuan is here! 64 00:05:12,160 --> 00:05:14,210 Commander-in-Chief. Changxuan is here! 65 00:05:14,220 --> 00:05:15,130 Clear the rocks away! 66 00:05:16,050 --> 00:05:17,930 Commander-in-Chief, the Corps Commander has been rescued. 67 00:05:20,010 --> 00:05:20,410 Catch! 68 00:05:21,630 --> 00:05:23,810 Commander-in-Chief, the situation's critical. 69 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,120 We have to retreat now. 70 00:05:25,320 --> 00:05:26,300 We can't worry about that now. 71 00:05:26,920 --> 00:05:27,740 Saving Mingxuan comes first. 72 00:05:27,990 --> 00:05:28,840 Get him down first. 73 00:05:29,200 --> 00:05:29,700 Go, go! 74 00:05:30,070 --> 00:05:30,560 Hurry! 75 00:05:38,450 --> 00:05:39,230 There's another one here. 76 00:05:48,650 --> 00:05:50,920 So, you were awake back then. 77 00:05:53,620 --> 00:05:54,960 But all these years, 78 00:05:55,830 --> 00:05:57,430 you never said a word. 79 00:06:01,450 --> 00:06:02,430 Once some things are said, 80 00:06:04,450 --> 00:06:05,430 how can we stay father and son? 81 00:06:09,280 --> 00:06:10,640 I have nothing to explain. 82 00:06:12,680 --> 00:06:14,150 Back then, I did choose 83 00:06:14,160 --> 00:06:15,390 to save your brother. 84 00:06:18,580 --> 00:06:20,160 But under those circumstances, 85 00:06:21,920 --> 00:06:23,260 I had no choice. 86 00:06:23,260 --> 00:06:23,950 It doesn't matter. 87 00:06:32,390 --> 00:06:33,730 I've long grown used to your coldness. 88 00:06:39,070 --> 00:06:40,040 I just want to say 89 00:06:41,390 --> 00:06:42,050 that I'll make the Ninth Corps 90 00:06:42,050 --> 00:06:43,590 a whole new force. 91 00:06:44,430 --> 00:06:45,360 As long as you approve, 92 00:06:46,450 --> 00:06:47,760 we can still be a loving father and son. 93 00:06:48,920 --> 00:06:49,630 You'll still be 94 00:06:49,630 --> 00:06:50,700 the father I respect most. 95 00:06:56,460 --> 00:06:58,570 If we back out of the alliance, 96 00:07:00,260 --> 00:07:02,750 Chu Wenfu won't let it go. 97 00:07:03,120 --> 00:07:04,220 Since I dared to do it, 98 00:07:04,540 --> 00:07:05,440 I must have thought it through. 99 00:07:06,680 --> 00:07:08,100 If Chu Wenfu dares to make a move, 100 00:07:09,030 --> 00:07:09,870 I'll settle it all at once, 101 00:07:11,530 --> 00:07:12,330 from within or without. 102 00:07:45,640 --> 00:07:45,970 Mr. Chu, 103 00:07:46,790 --> 00:07:47,680 after Yu Zhongquan was attacked, 104 00:07:47,780 --> 00:07:48,340 he sent word 105 00:07:48,440 --> 00:07:49,220 to cancel the alliance. 106 00:08:15,920 --> 00:08:17,120 What is this? 107 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:20,800 A modest household, 108 00:08:21,070 --> 00:08:22,480 yet posing as refined. 109 00:08:26,060 --> 00:08:27,000 What are you trying to do? 110 00:08:27,800 --> 00:08:28,720 Mr. Yu and Ziyi 111 00:08:28,720 --> 00:08:29,870 have fully made up. 112 00:08:31,430 --> 00:08:32,550 You're just a tool he used 113 00:08:32,550 --> 00:08:34,030 to provoke Ziyi. 114 00:08:35,030 --> 00:08:36,150 Stop shamelessly trying 115 00:08:36,150 --> 00:08:37,580 to latch onto the Yu family. 116 00:08:40,710 --> 00:08:41,390 Ye Pingjun. 117 00:08:42,440 --> 00:08:43,670 The most important thing in life 118 00:08:44,020 --> 00:08:46,160 is to know your place. 119 00:08:53,190 --> 00:08:53,800 Exactly. 120 00:08:55,030 --> 00:08:56,010 Just like you all, 121 00:08:56,770 --> 00:08:58,020 birds of a feather. 122 00:08:58,630 --> 00:08:59,490 Mind your own business. 123 00:09:00,100 --> 00:09:00,570 You insult Ziyi? 124 00:09:00,570 --> 00:09:01,480 How dare you insult her? 125 00:09:01,690 --> 00:09:02,390 Stop right there! 126 00:09:03,160 --> 00:09:03,620 Don't go. 127 00:09:03,880 --> 00:09:04,530 Let go! 128 00:09:28,540 --> 00:09:28,920 Changxuan, 129 00:09:29,970 --> 00:09:31,180 calling off the alliance 130 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:33,000 has stunned the veteran generals. 131 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:33,910 All kinds of rumors are flying. 132 00:09:34,950 --> 00:09:36,080 It's caused quite a stir. 133 00:09:46,900 --> 00:09:47,920 Let them talk. 134 00:09:51,190 --> 00:09:52,590 How did Chu Wenfu react? 135 00:09:54,250 --> 00:09:55,030 Just as you expected. 136 00:09:55,440 --> 00:09:56,320 Chu Wenfu 137 00:09:56,320 --> 00:09:57,270 has sent two brigades 138 00:09:58,080 --> 00:09:59,470 toward the Lishui River. 139 00:10:02,910 --> 00:10:03,490 Something's happened. 140 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:04,650 Something's happened! 141 00:10:04,960 --> 00:10:05,590 Something terrible has happened. 142 00:10:05,840 --> 00:10:07,330 This time, it's real. 143 00:10:08,040 --> 00:10:08,670 Why are you panicking? 144 00:10:09,740 --> 00:10:10,910 It's Miss Ye. 145 00:10:13,240 --> 00:10:14,120 What happened to Miss Ye? 146 00:10:14,480 --> 00:10:15,220 The Tao family 147 00:10:15,220 --> 00:10:16,440 has taken Miss Ye away. 148 00:10:28,120 --> 00:10:29,390 You're so young, 149 00:10:29,840 --> 00:10:30,790 yet so vicious. 150 00:10:31,500 --> 00:10:33,270 How dare you hurt my daughter's face? 151 00:10:33,720 --> 00:10:35,080 You went way too far. 152 00:10:37,710 --> 00:10:39,420 If she hadn't stirred up trouble, 153 00:10:40,500 --> 00:10:41,390 she wouldn't have been hurt. 154 00:10:41,670 --> 00:10:42,470 Right now, 155 00:10:42,470 --> 00:10:43,620 even kneeling before my daughter 156 00:10:43,620 --> 00:10:44,850 and apologizing won't be enough. 157 00:10:45,340 --> 00:10:46,520 Yet, you still dare to make excuses? 158 00:10:47,320 --> 00:10:48,160 Since your parents 159 00:10:48,160 --> 00:10:49,510 never taught you manners, 160 00:10:49,730 --> 00:10:50,320 then today, 161 00:10:51,010 --> 00:10:52,400 I'll teach you myself. 162 00:11:28,270 --> 00:11:29,300 Do you admit you were wrong? 163 00:11:37,980 --> 00:11:39,120 I did nothing wrong. 164 00:11:41,780 --> 00:11:43,520 I've given you so many chances. 165 00:11:44,080 --> 00:11:45,520 You threw them all away. 166 00:11:46,720 --> 00:11:47,750 Then, don't blame me. 167 00:11:55,470 --> 00:11:55,850 Milord! 168 00:11:57,480 --> 00:11:58,300 Someone's here with troops. 169 00:12:04,140 --> 00:12:04,610 Put the gun down. 170 00:12:12,360 --> 00:12:12,760 You... 171 00:12:13,530 --> 00:12:14,300 You seem to be 172 00:12:14,300 --> 00:12:15,840 one of Yu Changxuan's men, am I right? 173 00:12:21,820 --> 00:12:22,090 You... 174 00:12:44,120 --> 00:12:44,460 Stop. 175 00:12:47,030 --> 00:12:48,470 She hurt my daughter's face. 176 00:12:48,600 --> 00:12:49,750 No one's taking her 177 00:12:49,750 --> 00:12:50,760 out of here today. 178 00:12:51,640 --> 00:12:53,060 I'm taking her with me today. 179 00:12:54,030 --> 00:12:55,520 How dare you speak to me like that? 180 00:12:57,480 --> 00:12:59,620 Is this what Yu Changxuan wants? 181 00:13:05,760 --> 00:13:07,120 Miss Ye is the copyist for Lanqing 182 00:13:07,130 --> 00:13:08,360 of Yuchun Theatre. 183 00:13:09,100 --> 00:13:09,890 I was instructed 184 00:13:10,380 --> 00:13:11,140 to bring her back. 185 00:13:12,290 --> 00:13:13,500 A mere performer 186 00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:15,600 dared to obstruct my work. 187 00:13:16,100 --> 00:13:17,450 President Tao, you kidnapped her 188 00:13:18,360 --> 00:13:19,370 and tortured her in private. 189 00:13:19,840 --> 00:13:20,860 If it's pursued, 190 00:13:21,370 --> 00:13:22,660 the Tao name may suffer. 191 00:13:24,960 --> 00:13:26,080 But she wounded my daughter's face. 192 00:13:26,200 --> 00:13:27,000 What are you going to do about that? 193 00:13:27,160 --> 00:13:28,580 That's all the more reason 194 00:13:29,060 --> 00:13:29,820 to take her back for questioning 195 00:13:30,290 --> 00:13:31,140 and give you an answer. 196 00:13:33,350 --> 00:13:33,620 You... 197 00:13:46,830 --> 00:13:47,220 Return to base! 198 00:14:01,930 --> 00:14:03,910 My news was timely enough, right? 199 00:14:06,120 --> 00:14:07,830 But you and Ye Pingjun 200 00:14:07,830 --> 00:14:08,940 were just acting. 201 00:14:08,950 --> 00:14:09,390 No need 202 00:14:09,390 --> 00:14:10,640 to fall out with the Taos 203 00:14:10,650 --> 00:14:12,060 over a mere schoolgirl. 204 00:14:14,480 --> 00:14:15,390 She got dragged into this 205 00:14:15,670 --> 00:14:16,750 because of us. 206 00:14:17,800 --> 00:14:18,630 Saving her this time 207 00:14:19,710 --> 00:14:20,730 settles the favor we owe. 208 00:14:21,740 --> 00:14:22,670 Since when did you become 209 00:14:22,670 --> 00:14:23,820 so kind-hearted? 210 00:14:25,960 --> 00:14:26,500 Drive. 211 00:14:46,080 --> 00:14:46,500 Bingwen, 212 00:14:47,100 --> 00:14:48,080 when does the Commander-in-Chief arrive? 213 00:14:49,010 --> 00:14:50,110 I spoke to him this morning. 214 00:14:50,510 --> 00:14:50,900 Just wait. 215 00:14:52,120 --> 00:14:54,050 If we formed the alliance, why break it? 216 00:14:54,480 --> 00:14:55,040 Now, 217 00:14:55,330 --> 00:14:57,080 two full brigades of the Chu Army 218 00:14:57,080 --> 00:14:58,370 are stationed by the Lishui River, 219 00:14:59,200 --> 00:15:00,630 setting up machine guns and fortifications. 220 00:15:01,830 --> 00:15:04,300 Isn't it obvious they're going to open fire? 221 00:15:04,910 --> 00:15:05,470 If we fight, 222 00:15:05,890 --> 00:15:07,670 he's the Military Governor, after all. 223 00:15:08,280 --> 00:15:09,590 But if we don't fight, 224 00:15:09,840 --> 00:15:10,480 are we supposed 225 00:15:10,540 --> 00:15:12,040 to just give away our troops for nothing? 226 00:15:12,390 --> 00:15:13,040 We must fight. 227 00:15:13,060 --> 00:15:13,920 We must fight. 228 00:15:13,920 --> 00:15:15,420 We must fight. 229 00:15:18,120 --> 00:15:18,580 Gentlemen, 230 00:15:19,210 --> 00:15:20,010 settle down. 231 00:15:20,390 --> 00:15:20,870 Shut up. 232 00:15:21,720 --> 00:15:22,510 Don't you know 233 00:15:22,650 --> 00:15:24,940 that I have troops by the Lishui River too? 234 00:15:25,700 --> 00:15:27,720 You petty pedants. 235 00:15:28,100 --> 00:15:29,000 You always hide 236 00:15:29,000 --> 00:15:30,510 in your offices like cowards. 237 00:15:30,630 --> 00:15:31,440 Feng Sanli! 238 00:15:32,110 --> 00:15:34,220 This isn't your little fiefdom 239 00:15:34,220 --> 00:15:35,290 to raise your voice in. 240 00:15:36,480 --> 00:15:37,740 Guns speak their own logic; 241 00:15:38,240 --> 00:15:40,310 the dead serve their duty. 242 00:15:40,920 --> 00:15:42,320 Who among you can guarantee 243 00:15:43,100 --> 00:15:44,410 the Chu Army won't fire first? 244 00:15:45,110 --> 00:15:46,110 Who can take responsibility 245 00:15:46,110 --> 00:15:47,990 if the Yu Army suffers losses? 246 00:15:48,710 --> 00:15:50,180 And who can guarantee 247 00:15:50,620 --> 00:15:52,530 the Chu Army won't occupy Nanhuai? 248 00:15:52,980 --> 00:15:53,510 I can. 249 00:16:13,980 --> 00:16:15,490 Why is Mr. Yu here? Why are they here? 250 00:16:15,650 --> 00:16:16,830 Why hasn't the Commander-in-Chief come? 251 00:16:17,270 --> 00:16:18,300 What's he doing here? 252 00:16:18,400 --> 00:16:18,910 Yeah. 253 00:16:19,060 --> 00:16:20,200 Shouldn't the Commander-in-Chief be here? 254 00:16:36,960 --> 00:16:37,820 Today's meeting 255 00:16:38,680 --> 00:16:39,500 will be chaired by me. 256 00:16:46,520 --> 00:16:47,040 Sit. 257 00:16:57,220 --> 00:16:57,770 Mr. Yu, 258 00:16:58,660 --> 00:17:00,380 are you joking with us? 259 00:17:01,380 --> 00:17:02,770 This is a military affairs meeting. 260 00:17:04,290 --> 00:17:05,350 By the Commander-in-Chief's order, 261 00:17:05,900 --> 00:17:06,610 I take command 262 00:17:07,060 --> 00:17:08,730 of the Ninth Corps from today on. 263 00:17:09,550 --> 00:17:10,350 The Commander-in-Chief is unwell. 264 00:17:11,090 --> 00:17:12,080 For the next two months, 265 00:17:12,470 --> 00:17:13,780 all army affairs 266 00:17:14,310 --> 00:17:15,350 will be handled by me. 267 00:17:17,050 --> 00:17:19,080 Why would the Commander-in-Chief pick him? 268 00:17:19,400 --> 00:17:21,840 The Chu troops massed at the Lishui River. 269 00:17:22,780 --> 00:17:23,630 I already have a plan for that. 270 00:17:27,870 --> 00:17:28,360 Changxuan, 271 00:17:28,950 --> 00:17:29,660 you know the opera, 272 00:17:30,340 --> 00:17:30,940 but how much do you know 273 00:17:31,770 --> 00:17:32,760 of commanding troops? 274 00:17:35,720 --> 00:17:36,750 By ten o'clock, 275 00:17:38,380 --> 00:17:39,820 Chu Wenfu will withdraw. 276 00:17:40,030 --> 00:17:40,800 Ten o'clock... 277 00:17:40,950 --> 00:17:41,620 He'll withdraw? 278 00:17:41,770 --> 00:17:42,370 I don't believe it. 279 00:17:43,330 --> 00:17:44,790 The Chu Army moved in force. 280 00:17:45,400 --> 00:17:47,180 How could they leave empty-handed? 281 00:17:47,640 --> 00:17:48,410 Let's bet on it, then. 282 00:17:48,740 --> 00:17:49,520 You're on. 283 00:17:49,820 --> 00:17:50,440 If you lose, 284 00:17:50,890 --> 00:17:51,570 back to the General Staff. 285 00:17:52,070 --> 00:17:53,070 If you win, 286 00:17:53,640 --> 00:17:54,880 I'll accept you as the Corps Commander. 287 00:17:55,040 --> 00:17:55,590 Deal. 288 00:18:05,880 --> 00:18:07,240 What kind of man is Military Governor Chu? 289 00:18:07,550 --> 00:18:08,880 How could he just withdraw like that? 290 00:18:09,650 --> 00:18:10,780 The alliance is essential. 291 00:18:10,840 --> 00:18:11,730 How could he withdraw the troops? 292 00:18:11,730 --> 00:18:12,620 That's impossible. 293 00:18:13,400 --> 00:18:14,680 It's just impossible. 294 00:18:14,680 --> 00:18:15,820 What on earth was he thinking? 295 00:18:16,790 --> 00:18:18,310 And in such a short time? 296 00:18:18,310 --> 00:18:19,030 Exactly. 297 00:18:20,880 --> 00:18:21,590 Report, Brigadier Feng. 298 00:18:22,490 --> 00:18:22,880 Come in. 299 00:18:26,680 --> 00:18:27,060 Brigadier Feng, 300 00:18:27,510 --> 00:18:28,480 a telegram came from the Lishui River. 301 00:18:28,570 --> 00:18:29,930 The Third Corps of the Chu Army has set out, 302 00:18:30,070 --> 00:18:30,920 heading upstream along the Lishui River. 303 00:18:31,010 --> 00:18:31,480 Well? 304 00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:34,200 Is this your retreat? 305 00:18:35,560 --> 00:18:36,040 Brigadier Feng, 306 00:18:36,740 --> 00:18:37,970 the Chu Army isn't attacking. 307 00:18:38,480 --> 00:18:40,590 They're retreating toward Jinzhou. 308 00:18:41,400 --> 00:18:42,260 They really are retreating. 309 00:18:42,260 --> 00:18:43,420 How did Mr. Yu know? 310 00:18:43,430 --> 00:18:44,380 Right. How did he know? 311 00:18:44,380 --> 00:18:44,880 Exactly. 312 00:18:45,240 --> 00:18:46,800 How did he learn of this? 313 00:18:47,330 --> 00:18:47,970 Retreat? 314 00:18:48,380 --> 00:18:48,680 Yes. 315 00:18:51,240 --> 00:18:51,610 Get out. 316 00:18:53,630 --> 00:18:54,260 Brigadier Feng, 317 00:18:54,950 --> 00:18:55,530 please sit. 318 00:19:02,760 --> 00:19:04,200 Mr. Cheng has confirmed it. 319 00:19:04,660 --> 00:19:06,990 Chu Wenfu used the alliance's name 320 00:19:07,430 --> 00:19:08,780 to deploy the Yu Army's elite 321 00:19:09,140 --> 00:19:10,220 and secretly build up troops. 322 00:19:11,180 --> 00:19:13,390 Mr. Cheng rebuked Chu himself. 323 00:19:14,160 --> 00:19:14,840 Chu Wenfu 324 00:19:15,520 --> 00:19:16,210 had no choice but to retreat. 325 00:19:17,580 --> 00:19:19,460 Mr. Cheng is far away in Huaijing. 326 00:19:20,380 --> 00:19:21,540 How would he know? 327 00:19:23,480 --> 00:19:24,440 Chu Wenfu did have ulterior motives. 328 00:19:24,440 --> 00:19:25,650 How would he know all this? 329 00:19:25,720 --> 00:19:27,180 Yeah, yeah. 330 00:19:29,580 --> 00:19:31,160 Even if the Chu Army withdrew, 331 00:19:31,830 --> 00:19:33,410 the grudge is already there. 332 00:19:34,040 --> 00:19:34,900 Mr. Yu, 333 00:19:35,590 --> 00:19:36,110 how will you 334 00:19:36,700 --> 00:19:37,920 handle that? 335 00:19:39,190 --> 00:19:40,220 The central government 336 00:19:40,740 --> 00:19:41,810 changes by the day. 337 00:19:42,420 --> 00:19:43,280 The Cheng-Xu war 338 00:19:44,050 --> 00:19:44,880 could go either way, 339 00:19:46,400 --> 00:19:47,730 and the Yu Army is picking sides. 340 00:19:48,920 --> 00:19:50,560 Must we rise and fall with them? 341 00:19:51,340 --> 00:19:52,560 Even if you back the right person, 342 00:19:53,120 --> 00:19:54,000 how long can your glory last? 343 00:19:55,100 --> 00:19:55,880 My esteemed uncles and elders, 344 00:19:57,310 --> 00:19:57,920 you fought bloody battles 345 00:19:58,400 --> 00:19:59,420 and carved out this territory 346 00:20:00,780 --> 00:20:02,700 with your own blood and sweat. 347 00:20:04,180 --> 00:20:05,390 Do you deserve only 348 00:20:05,390 --> 00:20:06,880 to scrape by in the cracks? 349 00:20:08,080 --> 00:20:09,300 What the Yu Army wants 350 00:20:10,110 --> 00:20:11,260 and what I want 351 00:20:12,020 --> 00:20:12,940 isn't to lean on others. 352 00:20:13,990 --> 00:20:14,830 It's to stand on our own. 353 00:20:25,680 --> 00:20:26,060 Mr. Chu, 354 00:20:26,800 --> 00:20:27,990 on Mr. Cheng's orders, 355 00:20:28,310 --> 00:20:29,720 the troops sent to the Lishui River 356 00:20:29,860 --> 00:20:30,710 have all been withdrawn. 357 00:20:48,720 --> 00:20:49,730 You're not fishing today? 358 00:20:51,350 --> 00:20:52,960 Wipe the rod dry, 359 00:20:53,080 --> 00:20:53,760 oil it well, 360 00:20:55,410 --> 00:20:57,670 and store it safe and sound 361 00:20:58,480 --> 00:20:59,220 for later use. 362 00:20:59,640 --> 00:21:00,030 Yes. 363 00:21:35,960 --> 00:21:36,830 I won't pawn it. 364 00:21:53,640 --> 00:21:54,080 Mother, 365 00:21:55,070 --> 00:21:56,700 we once had a jade pendant 366 00:21:57,150 --> 00:21:59,030 with a bamboo leaf pattern carved on it. 367 00:21:59,180 --> 00:21:59,910 Do you remember? 368 00:22:02,590 --> 00:22:03,200 Oh, that one. 369 00:22:04,100 --> 00:22:05,580 The year before last, the roof leaked. 370 00:22:06,070 --> 00:22:06,920 To fix the roof, 371 00:22:07,420 --> 00:22:08,250 I pawned it. 372 00:22:11,350 --> 00:22:12,160 Why the sudden question 373 00:22:12,160 --> 00:22:12,980 about this? 374 00:22:14,480 --> 00:22:15,650 Today, when I was out, 375 00:22:15,830 --> 00:22:16,760 I happened to see one 376 00:22:16,770 --> 00:22:17,770 that looked pretty similar, 377 00:22:18,160 --> 00:22:19,050 so I came to ask you. 378 00:22:28,090 --> 00:22:29,550 Those are just material things. 379 00:22:30,320 --> 00:22:31,080 They don't matter. 380 00:22:31,820 --> 00:22:33,700 What matters is the two of us 381 00:22:33,960 --> 00:22:35,910 living a steady life. 382 00:22:44,910 --> 00:22:45,260 Mr. Yu, 383 00:22:45,560 --> 00:22:46,330 did you see that just now? 384 00:22:47,160 --> 00:22:48,200 Those old generals 385 00:22:48,200 --> 00:22:49,740 all wore sour faces, 386 00:22:49,830 --> 00:22:50,850 quite ugly indeed. 387 00:22:51,400 --> 00:22:52,730 The worst is yet to come. 388 00:22:53,230 --> 00:22:53,960 Starting today, 389 00:22:54,200 --> 00:22:55,700 the Ninth Corps restores discipline. 390 00:22:55,860 --> 00:22:56,610 Violations will be punished. 391 00:22:57,320 --> 00:22:58,520 We'll found an Officers' Academy. 392 00:22:58,910 --> 00:23:00,000 Officers of company rank and above 393 00:23:00,340 --> 00:23:01,100 face regular evaluations. 394 00:23:01,490 --> 00:23:02,180 Those who fail 395 00:23:02,440 --> 00:23:03,110 will be dismissed. 396 00:23:03,620 --> 00:23:04,010 Yes. 397 00:23:04,860 --> 00:23:06,270 The army's senior leadership 398 00:23:06,720 --> 00:23:07,790 is riddled with corruption 399 00:23:07,800 --> 00:23:08,710 and systematic exploitation. 400 00:23:09,020 --> 00:23:10,100 If the soldiers can't even eat their fill, 401 00:23:10,100 --> 00:23:10,760 how can they be loyal? 402 00:23:11,440 --> 00:23:11,880 Ruitong, 403 00:23:12,720 --> 00:23:14,050 according to the list I gave you, 404 00:23:14,280 --> 00:23:15,630 check these officers' finances, 405 00:23:15,850 --> 00:23:16,650 their families' accounts, 406 00:23:17,000 --> 00:23:18,550 and their pawnshop deposits, 407 00:23:19,150 --> 00:23:19,680 including 408 00:23:19,920 --> 00:23:20,880 storefront leases and such. 409 00:23:21,140 --> 00:23:21,700 Don't miss a thing. 410 00:23:22,160 --> 00:23:22,560 Understood. 411 00:23:23,040 --> 00:23:23,660 Yu Changxuan. 412 00:23:29,080 --> 00:23:29,720 This is bad. 413 00:23:31,020 --> 00:23:32,380 What's coming can't be avoided. 414 00:23:37,900 --> 00:23:38,410 Ziyi, 415 00:23:39,090 --> 00:23:39,820 what brings you here? 416 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:41,680 You could've just called me. 417 00:23:41,680 --> 00:23:42,680 I would've driven over to get you. 418 00:23:44,130 --> 00:23:45,220 No need to trouble yourself. 419 00:23:47,250 --> 00:23:49,100 Ye Pingjun hurt my face. 420 00:23:49,680 --> 00:23:50,920 My father stepped in to teach her a lesson. 421 00:23:51,460 --> 00:23:53,140 But Director Gu, 422 00:23:53,810 --> 00:23:56,040 why did you send troops to rescue her? 423 00:23:58,130 --> 00:23:58,710 Ruitong, 424 00:24:00,960 --> 00:24:01,920 did that really happen? 425 00:24:03,210 --> 00:24:03,590 Yes. 426 00:24:05,920 --> 00:24:06,590 Director Gu, 427 00:24:07,520 --> 00:24:08,600 I find it rather odd. 428 00:24:09,720 --> 00:24:10,600 Is it true 429 00:24:10,660 --> 00:24:12,630 that a mere performer like Lanqing 430 00:24:13,440 --> 00:24:14,580 can order you around? 431 00:24:15,940 --> 00:24:17,120 Or is she just 432 00:24:18,380 --> 00:24:19,350 someone else's cover? 433 00:24:24,210 --> 00:24:24,970 Miss Tao, 434 00:24:25,740 --> 00:24:27,380 you got that exactly right. 435 00:24:27,600 --> 00:24:28,970 It is indeed a cover. 436 00:24:29,810 --> 00:24:30,460 But 437 00:24:31,510 --> 00:24:32,540 it's not Mr. Yu's. 438 00:24:33,020 --> 00:24:34,120 It's Gu's. 439 00:24:40,110 --> 00:24:40,800 What do you mean? 440 00:24:41,600 --> 00:24:42,480 At this point, 441 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,070 I know I can't hide it from you. 442 00:24:45,880 --> 00:24:47,780 So, I might as well tell you the truth. 443 00:24:48,030 --> 00:24:49,000 We're practically family, anyway. 444 00:24:49,180 --> 00:24:49,520 Right? 445 00:24:50,700 --> 00:24:52,170 Come, let's talk in private. 446 00:24:58,980 --> 00:24:59,870 Let me tell you. 447 00:25:00,200 --> 00:25:01,250 Actually, Gu 448 00:25:02,190 --> 00:25:03,400 has had his eye on Miss Ye 449 00:25:03,400 --> 00:25:04,680 for a long time. 450 00:25:06,910 --> 00:25:07,750 Li Boren, 451 00:25:07,920 --> 00:25:09,530 have you watched too many dramas? 452 00:25:09,840 --> 00:25:10,920 Now, you're putting on a show for me? 453 00:25:11,280 --> 00:25:12,640 Why would I lie to you about this? 454 00:25:12,730 --> 00:25:13,900 If you don't believe me, then... 455 00:25:14,480 --> 00:25:14,810 Gu, 456 00:25:15,530 --> 00:25:16,260 tell her yourself. 457 00:25:20,400 --> 00:25:20,780 Go on. 458 00:25:24,540 --> 00:25:25,120 Miss Tao, 459 00:25:26,390 --> 00:25:27,580 my apologies. 460 00:25:28,200 --> 00:25:28,920 Saving Miss Ye 461 00:25:28,920 --> 00:25:29,860 was truly my own wish. 462 00:25:34,020 --> 00:25:34,720 Gu Ruitong, 463 00:25:36,240 --> 00:25:37,720 you kept me completely in the dark. 464 00:25:37,790 --> 00:25:39,270 How could you do this, Gu? 465 00:25:42,760 --> 00:25:43,480 I acted on my own. 466 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:44,720 Please punish me as you see fit. 467 00:25:45,900 --> 00:25:46,200 Mr. Yu. 468 00:25:46,200 --> 00:25:46,730 Forget it. Forget it. 469 00:25:47,030 --> 00:25:47,350 Let it slide. 470 00:25:50,290 --> 00:25:50,870 Director Gu, 471 00:25:51,680 --> 00:25:52,740 I never saw that coming. 472 00:25:53,280 --> 00:25:55,850 I usually see you with a gun and a blade. 473 00:25:56,060 --> 00:25:56,660 I've never seen you 474 00:25:56,660 --> 00:25:58,150 take an interest in any girl. 475 00:25:58,670 --> 00:26:00,650 Ye Pingjun is really something. 476 00:26:02,390 --> 00:26:03,480 As the saying goes, 477 00:26:04,410 --> 00:26:05,880 what girl doesn't yearn for romance? 478 00:26:06,270 --> 00:26:08,080 What young man doesn't fall in love? 479 00:26:08,330 --> 00:26:08,710 Right? 480 00:26:09,250 --> 00:26:10,110 Gu is 481 00:26:10,290 --> 00:26:11,700 just slower than most men 482 00:26:11,920 --> 00:26:13,540 to catch on. 483 00:26:13,680 --> 00:26:14,050 Right? 484 00:26:17,680 --> 00:26:18,210 I don't care. 485 00:26:20,650 --> 00:26:21,910 Your man made a mistake. 486 00:26:22,250 --> 00:26:23,500 I can't punish him, 487 00:26:25,360 --> 00:26:26,120 so I'll punish you. 488 00:26:27,160 --> 00:26:27,630 How? 489 00:26:29,110 --> 00:26:30,580 By making you 490 00:26:31,970 --> 00:26:32,650 watch a movie with me. 491 00:26:35,370 --> 00:26:36,040 You pick the time. 492 00:26:36,140 --> 00:26:36,640 I'll go pick you up. 493 00:26:52,660 --> 00:26:54,350 I had someone bring chuanbei from Sichuan. 494 00:26:54,350 --> 00:26:56,260 It's ground to powder 495 00:26:56,900 --> 00:26:59,030 and stewed with snow pear and rock sugar. 496 00:26:59,640 --> 00:27:02,530 The doctor says one bowl a day 497 00:27:02,930 --> 00:27:05,790 can soothe the lungs and temper the liver. 498 00:27:08,900 --> 00:27:09,550 What is it? 499 00:27:11,570 --> 00:27:12,020 Nothing. 500 00:27:13,180 --> 00:27:14,270 It's late at night. 501 00:27:15,360 --> 00:27:17,360 Why do you look so troubled? 502 00:27:17,440 --> 00:27:19,010 Who says I'm troubled? 503 00:27:21,140 --> 00:27:22,900 Can anything between you and your son 504 00:27:22,910 --> 00:27:24,720 ever escape my notice? 505 00:27:26,110 --> 00:27:26,640 Go on. 506 00:27:27,410 --> 00:27:29,410 Why suddenly hand the Ninth Corps 507 00:27:31,060 --> 00:27:32,130 to Changxuan? 508 00:27:37,880 --> 00:27:38,630 Baoru, 509 00:27:41,370 --> 00:27:42,440 there are things 510 00:27:44,920 --> 00:27:46,070 you truly don't know. 511 00:27:54,340 --> 00:27:56,110 Why tell me only now? 512 00:27:57,060 --> 00:27:58,900 Because only now did you learn 513 00:28:00,080 --> 00:28:02,480 that Changxuan knew long ago that his father 514 00:28:03,330 --> 00:28:04,650 had abandoned him to die. 515 00:28:05,760 --> 00:28:06,400 So, 516 00:28:07,430 --> 00:28:08,360 you have nothing to hide 517 00:28:08,360 --> 00:28:10,120 from me anymore, right? 518 00:28:13,870 --> 00:28:15,570 Mingxuan was your eldest son, 519 00:28:16,400 --> 00:28:18,840 the heir you carefully groomed. 520 00:28:18,840 --> 00:28:20,020 He couldn't die. 521 00:28:21,160 --> 00:28:22,590 But when it came to Changxuan, 522 00:28:23,960 --> 00:28:26,900 you chose to sacrifice the lesser. 523 00:28:27,860 --> 00:28:29,070 In that situation, 524 00:28:29,070 --> 00:28:30,450 I could only save one. 525 00:28:31,370 --> 00:28:32,650 I had to protect the future commander 526 00:28:32,660 --> 00:28:33,730 of the Yu Army. 527 00:28:34,720 --> 00:28:36,560 This isn't about father and son. 528 00:28:37,590 --> 00:28:38,440 This is war. 529 00:28:38,840 --> 00:28:39,590 This is politics. 530 00:28:50,960 --> 00:28:52,910 Our military-political marriage alliance 531 00:28:53,160 --> 00:28:54,720 has lasted for nearly thirty years. 532 00:28:57,320 --> 00:28:58,400 Your position, 533 00:28:59,160 --> 00:29:00,330 your difficulties, 534 00:29:01,160 --> 00:29:02,280 your ruthlessness... 535 00:29:02,550 --> 00:29:04,010 I understand it all too well. 536 00:29:04,570 --> 00:29:07,060 I don't complain or dwell on it. 537 00:29:07,670 --> 00:29:09,740 I'm just a mother. 538 00:29:10,600 --> 00:29:11,700 All I hope for 539 00:29:12,600 --> 00:29:15,840 is that we show our children more love. 540 00:29:17,750 --> 00:29:19,550 But for the entire Yu Army, 541 00:29:20,190 --> 00:29:21,390 for all of Nanhuai, 542 00:29:22,670 --> 00:29:23,800 we first have to be 543 00:29:23,800 --> 00:29:25,210 the Commander-in-Chief and his wife. 544 00:29:26,380 --> 00:29:27,630 Only behind closed doors 545 00:29:29,480 --> 00:29:31,310 can we be parents. 546 00:30:20,330 --> 00:30:22,380 Father, I've come to see you. 547 00:30:23,160 --> 00:30:24,160 School let out late today. 548 00:30:24,640 --> 00:30:25,710 You didn't wait too long, did you? 549 00:30:27,470 --> 00:30:28,480 Yesterday evening, 550 00:30:28,860 --> 00:30:30,680 kids sang nursery rhymes outside our home. 551 00:30:31,020 --> 00:30:31,780 They were beautiful. 552 00:30:33,580 --> 00:30:35,300 In class, my literature teacher 553 00:30:35,300 --> 00:30:36,430 read the poem I wrote. 554 00:30:37,460 --> 00:30:38,870 He said I'm really talented. 555 00:30:39,240 --> 00:30:40,550 He encouraged me to keep writing. 556 00:30:41,750 --> 00:30:42,890 Maybe one day, 557 00:30:43,500 --> 00:30:44,720 my writing will appear 558 00:30:44,830 --> 00:30:45,830 in the papers. 559 00:30:56,240 --> 00:30:56,640 Father, 560 00:30:58,310 --> 00:30:59,280 I miss you so much. 561 00:31:41,520 --> 00:31:42,220 See that? 562 00:31:44,400 --> 00:31:45,440 I can do everything 563 00:31:46,870 --> 00:31:47,680 that you could. 564 00:31:50,020 --> 00:31:51,460 And I'll do it better. 565 00:31:53,680 --> 00:31:54,920 I want you to watch closely 566 00:31:56,950 --> 00:31:58,840 as I take Sujing down 567 00:32:00,250 --> 00:32:01,330 step by step. 568 00:32:20,970 --> 00:32:21,700 Yu Mingxuan, 569 00:32:22,910 --> 00:32:24,400 how could you die like this? 570 00:32:25,600 --> 00:32:27,200 We never settled who was better. 571 00:32:27,350 --> 00:32:29,150 I haven't shown Father I'm stronger. 572 00:32:30,030 --> 00:32:31,100 You're a coward. 573 00:32:31,740 --> 00:32:32,430 A gutless coward. 574 00:32:32,750 --> 00:32:34,470 You're afraid I'll beat you. 575 00:32:48,940 --> 00:32:49,380 Father, 576 00:32:51,010 --> 00:32:52,060 I miss you so much. 577 00:32:54,390 --> 00:32:55,820 I know you've become 578 00:32:55,820 --> 00:32:57,830 the brightest star in the sky, 579 00:32:59,130 --> 00:33:00,210 always watching over us, 580 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:02,530 never once leaving us. 581 00:33:05,000 --> 00:33:07,000 It's all just self-deceiving nonsense. 582 00:33:07,780 --> 00:33:09,260 Dead is dead. 583 00:33:10,110 --> 00:33:11,150 It all turns to ash. 584 00:33:12,720 --> 00:33:13,640 There's nothing left. 585 00:33:25,830 --> 00:33:27,130 Are you here to visit a loved one too? 586 00:33:29,510 --> 00:33:29,900 No. 587 00:33:31,070 --> 00:33:32,200 He's someone I hate. 588 00:33:34,980 --> 00:33:36,270 If you hate him, 589 00:33:37,150 --> 00:33:38,710 why light an ever-burning lamp? 590 00:33:44,270 --> 00:33:45,250 You must miss him a lot. 591 00:33:46,600 --> 00:33:48,290 Is he a family member you loved deeply? 592 00:33:48,690 --> 00:33:49,160 I don't miss him. 593 00:33:52,290 --> 00:33:52,710 I don't love him. 594 00:34:04,200 --> 00:34:05,910 This little yellow flower is lovely. 595 00:34:08,100 --> 00:34:09,510 It's clearly picked with care. 596 00:34:20,850 --> 00:34:22,320 Pretending not to love someone 597 00:34:23,520 --> 00:34:24,430 is painful. 598 00:34:49,840 --> 00:34:51,140 The body returns to the earth, 599 00:34:53,240 --> 00:34:54,550 but true feelings never fade. 600 00:35:06,420 --> 00:35:06,940 One. 601 00:35:07,650 --> 00:35:08,430 Kill! 602 00:35:08,600 --> 00:35:09,280 Two. 603 00:35:09,800 --> 00:35:10,140 Kill! 604 00:35:10,140 --> 00:35:10,900 Turn left! 605 00:35:12,230 --> 00:35:12,880 Hi, Corps Commander! 606 00:35:13,530 --> 00:35:13,990 Fire! 607 00:35:18,100 --> 00:35:18,400 Don't move! 608 00:35:26,980 --> 00:35:27,350 Keep up! 609 00:35:30,220 --> 00:35:31,090 Come on, move up. 610 00:35:32,680 --> 00:35:33,360 Hi, Corps Commander! 611 00:35:38,230 --> 00:35:38,960 What are you doing? 612 00:35:39,100 --> 00:35:39,820 Don't move! 613 00:35:43,150 --> 00:35:43,590 Hi, Corps Commander! 614 00:35:51,400 --> 00:35:51,880 What do you want? 615 00:35:53,550 --> 00:35:54,230 Let go of me! 616 00:35:56,110 --> 00:35:57,710 What on earth is this? 617 00:35:58,040 --> 00:35:58,900 I can't make any sense of it. 618 00:35:59,590 --> 00:36:00,510 What is this? 619 00:36:00,880 --> 00:36:01,800 Kill! 620 00:36:02,360 --> 00:36:03,590 Left, right, left. 621 00:36:09,880 --> 00:36:10,520 Oh, right, Pingjun. 622 00:36:11,520 --> 00:36:12,420 How's your injury healing? 623 00:36:13,050 --> 00:36:14,010 Almost back to normal. 624 00:36:14,760 --> 00:36:15,450 Lanqing, 625 00:36:16,100 --> 00:36:17,830 thank you for asking Director Gu to save me. 626 00:36:18,300 --> 00:36:18,980 Otherwise 627 00:36:19,530 --> 00:36:20,490 I really don't know 628 00:36:20,490 --> 00:36:21,850 how I'd have gotten out in one piece. 629 00:36:23,070 --> 00:36:24,340 You don't need to thank me. 630 00:36:30,550 --> 00:36:31,440 But Pingjun, 631 00:36:32,320 --> 00:36:33,400 after you resigned, 632 00:36:33,920 --> 00:36:35,330 I don't even have a close friend 633 00:36:35,330 --> 00:36:35,920 to confide in. 634 00:36:39,720 --> 00:36:40,360 Don't worry. 635 00:36:40,860 --> 00:36:42,150 I'll visit you often. 636 00:36:46,330 --> 00:36:46,960 I'll walk you out. 637 00:36:49,120 --> 00:36:49,720 You can't leave. 638 00:36:50,320 --> 00:36:50,860 How could you 639 00:36:50,860 --> 00:36:51,990 quit halfway through writing? 640 00:36:52,190 --> 00:36:53,460 That's completely irresponsible. 641 00:36:53,720 --> 00:36:54,860 It's not that I'm quitting. 642 00:36:55,140 --> 00:36:55,790 Threat letters 643 00:36:55,900 --> 00:36:57,080 have been sent to my home. 644 00:36:57,360 --> 00:36:58,490 I really have no choice. 645 00:36:59,060 --> 00:37:00,730 You'd better find someone else. 646 00:37:03,070 --> 00:37:03,570 Ruoru, 647 00:37:04,540 --> 00:37:04,920 let him go. 648 00:37:05,550 --> 00:37:06,710 Director Liang, Ruoru. 649 00:37:07,360 --> 00:37:07,770 Lanqing. 650 00:37:08,220 --> 00:37:08,930 What happened? 651 00:37:09,460 --> 00:37:10,280 On Nanhuai's outskirts, 652 00:37:10,280 --> 00:37:10,880 there's a group of women 653 00:37:10,880 --> 00:37:12,200 and children who have fled here. 654 00:37:12,630 --> 00:37:14,300 The Charity Union will soon vote 655 00:37:14,300 --> 00:37:15,710 on whether to take them in. 656 00:37:16,340 --> 00:37:17,670 We planned to win support 657 00:37:17,800 --> 00:37:18,880 through a benefit performance. 658 00:37:19,140 --> 00:37:20,630 But Chu Yuan was threatened. 659 00:37:20,740 --> 00:37:21,440 He doesn't dare write anymore. 660 00:37:21,530 --> 00:37:21,820 All right. 661 00:37:22,400 --> 00:37:22,840 Let's drop it. 662 00:37:24,240 --> 00:37:26,150 It's only natural he'd do that. 663 00:37:26,640 --> 00:37:27,240 Quite understandable. 664 00:37:28,120 --> 00:37:29,070 By the way, Director Liang. 665 00:37:29,770 --> 00:37:30,480 Miss Ye 666 00:37:30,560 --> 00:37:31,850 once revised our script, right? 667 00:37:32,400 --> 00:37:33,950 Her writing and themes were better. 668 00:37:34,710 --> 00:37:35,190 This time, 669 00:37:35,270 --> 00:37:36,510 could you help us again? 670 00:37:43,740 --> 00:37:44,440 Pingjun 671 00:37:45,080 --> 00:37:46,200 has her own plans. 672 00:37:46,670 --> 00:37:47,580 But if the vote this week 673 00:37:47,580 --> 00:37:48,420 doesn't pass, 674 00:37:48,760 --> 00:37:50,070 all those refugees will be driven out. 675 00:37:50,660 --> 00:37:51,980 Once left homeless, 676 00:37:51,980 --> 00:37:53,130 the old, the weak, women, and children 677 00:37:53,330 --> 00:37:54,530 will hardly survive. 678 00:37:54,840 --> 00:37:55,220 Ruoru, 679 00:37:56,030 --> 00:37:56,780 don't force her into it. 680 00:37:57,840 --> 00:37:58,390 We'll manage 681 00:37:58,390 --> 00:37:59,590 to solve this. 682 00:38:00,420 --> 00:38:01,750 I'll pawn some things first. 683 00:38:02,180 --> 00:38:03,320 Even if it's just a drop in the bucket, 684 00:38:03,840 --> 00:38:05,110 at least it can help the refugees 685 00:38:05,340 --> 00:38:06,180 settle for a few more days. 686 00:38:07,440 --> 00:38:07,670 Okay. 687 00:38:07,920 --> 00:38:08,570 We'll be going then. 688 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:09,000 Let's go. 689 00:38:09,680 --> 00:38:10,280 Director Liang. 690 00:38:16,020 --> 00:38:16,760 I want to give it a try. 691 00:38:20,750 --> 00:38:21,400 Aren't you afraid? 692 00:38:22,230 --> 00:38:23,030 It's dangerous, 693 00:38:23,360 --> 00:38:24,570 but things worth doing 694 00:38:24,580 --> 00:38:25,590 must be done. 695 00:38:26,540 --> 00:38:28,540 These refugees lost their homes 696 00:38:28,910 --> 00:38:30,360 and their loved ones 697 00:38:30,590 --> 00:38:31,400 because of the war. 698 00:38:33,240 --> 00:38:34,280 I want to do something 699 00:38:35,030 --> 00:38:36,490 to see if I can help them. 700 00:38:53,670 --> 00:38:54,280 Come in. 701 00:39:00,480 --> 00:39:00,940 Father. 702 00:39:04,830 --> 00:39:05,120 Father. 703 00:39:09,390 --> 00:39:10,420 Good. 704 00:39:11,250 --> 00:39:13,480 Even those around Mr. Cheng 705 00:39:14,020 --> 00:39:15,970 are speaking and acting for you. 706 00:39:17,490 --> 00:39:19,590 Your reach is not only long, 707 00:39:19,760 --> 00:39:21,050 but it's pretty high. 708 00:39:21,580 --> 00:39:22,880 To reach even higher, 709 00:39:23,600 --> 00:39:24,830 you naturally need a ladder. 710 00:39:25,360 --> 00:39:27,970 But this is playing with fire. 711 00:39:28,340 --> 00:39:29,880 You exposed Chu Wenfu, 712 00:39:30,580 --> 00:39:31,420 but you also 713 00:39:31,420 --> 00:39:33,180 put yourself in Mr. Cheng's sights. 714 00:39:33,720 --> 00:39:35,260 The people around Mr. Cheng 715 00:39:35,260 --> 00:39:36,440 are exceptionally sharp. 716 00:39:37,040 --> 00:39:38,340 One careless move, 717 00:39:39,280 --> 00:39:40,680 one mistake they can pin on you, 718 00:39:42,180 --> 00:39:43,440 can get you killed. 719 00:39:43,940 --> 00:39:45,280 When you secured Nanhuai, 720 00:39:45,780 --> 00:39:47,550 were you just as cautious 721 00:39:47,760 --> 00:39:48,560 in everything? 722 00:39:49,550 --> 00:39:50,220 Arrogant. 723 00:39:50,820 --> 00:39:51,550 Now, 724 00:39:51,560 --> 00:39:53,380 you can't take my advice anymore? 725 00:39:53,890 --> 00:39:54,200 I wouldn't dare. 726 00:39:56,300 --> 00:39:57,260 But before, 727 00:39:58,750 --> 00:39:59,980 you rarely gave me guidance. 728 00:40:01,440 --> 00:40:02,190 I'm not used to it. 729 00:40:09,170 --> 00:40:09,660 Come here. 730 00:40:16,830 --> 00:40:18,060 See this map? 731 00:40:18,530 --> 00:40:20,280 To our northeast 732 00:40:20,360 --> 00:40:21,140 is Chu Wenfu. 733 00:40:21,670 --> 00:40:23,520 To the southwest is the Mu Army. 734 00:40:23,840 --> 00:40:25,000 Here is the Jing Army. 735 00:40:25,920 --> 00:40:27,240 Here is the Northwest Army. 736 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:31,030 Our Nanhuai is surrounded on all sides. 737 00:40:32,280 --> 00:40:35,180 Before, they dismissed you as a spoiled heir. 738 00:40:35,740 --> 00:40:37,420 Now, you're their opponent. 739 00:40:37,920 --> 00:40:39,860 One of your feet is on a tightrope. 740 00:40:40,080 --> 00:40:41,940 And below are formidable dangers. 741 00:40:42,590 --> 00:40:43,130 So, 742 00:40:44,360 --> 00:40:46,000 don't underestimate the enemy. 743 00:40:46,340 --> 00:40:48,210 Don't let your guard down. 744 00:40:48,860 --> 00:40:49,350 Understand? 745 00:40:54,980 --> 00:40:55,340 Mr. Yu. 746 00:40:57,960 --> 00:40:59,100 From the discipline sweep, 747 00:40:59,660 --> 00:41:00,700 three regiment commanders 748 00:41:00,700 --> 00:41:01,790 embezzled military funds over the years, 749 00:41:02,470 --> 00:41:03,430 down to company commanders 750 00:41:03,750 --> 00:41:04,110 and platoon leaders. 751 00:41:04,360 --> 00:41:05,000 Twenty-one in total. 752 00:41:05,400 --> 00:41:06,060 Keep digging. 753 00:41:06,990 --> 00:41:08,380 Their dirty deeds over the years 754 00:41:08,380 --> 00:41:09,150 go far beyond this. 755 00:41:10,090 --> 00:41:10,550 Yes. 756 00:41:21,860 --> 00:41:23,650 Well, something just came up. 757 00:41:25,660 --> 00:41:26,070 Go on. 758 00:41:27,560 --> 00:41:29,200 That young lover of yours? 759 00:41:29,750 --> 00:41:29,980 She... 760 00:41:31,990 --> 00:41:32,650 What's with that look? 761 00:41:36,430 --> 00:41:37,290 Miss Ye. 762 00:41:38,130 --> 00:41:38,990 I heard 763 00:41:39,180 --> 00:41:40,320 she's formally submitted 764 00:41:40,520 --> 00:41:42,400 her resignation to Lanqing. 765 00:41:47,020 --> 00:41:47,760 But then, 766 00:41:48,880 --> 00:41:50,120 with Liang Wenbo's 767 00:41:50,120 --> 00:41:51,500 warm invitation, 768 00:41:52,270 --> 00:41:53,340 she stayed after all. 769 00:41:54,100 --> 00:41:54,800 No wonder they say 770 00:41:54,800 --> 00:41:56,550 Director Liang has such pull. 771 00:41:56,720 --> 00:41:59,440 A warm breeze wins hearts. 772 00:42:01,310 --> 00:42:02,590 Li Boren, don't you have work to do? 773 00:42:03,070 --> 00:42:03,390 You... 774 00:42:03,820 --> 00:42:05,040 What? Isn't this important? 775 00:42:05,320 --> 00:42:05,560 It's... 776 00:42:06,550 --> 00:42:07,840 Right, that reminds me. 777 00:42:08,910 --> 00:42:09,630 Today, 778 00:42:09,780 --> 00:42:10,220 aren't you going 779 00:42:10,220 --> 00:42:11,440 to meet that arms dealer? 780 00:42:11,960 --> 00:42:12,670 Rob something? 781 00:42:12,850 --> 00:42:13,440 Robert. 782 00:42:13,870 --> 00:42:15,220 Yes, it's Robert. 783 00:42:15,560 --> 00:42:16,460 Aren't you treating him to dinner? 784 00:42:17,040 --> 00:42:18,630 He wants to go to Baosheng Hotel. 785 00:42:19,000 --> 00:42:19,840 No good private rooms left. 786 00:42:20,080 --> 00:42:21,340 So, I moved the booking 787 00:42:21,910 --> 00:42:24,530 to the Hsiang Hsi Hotel. 788 00:42:25,440 --> 00:42:25,820 How's that? 789 00:42:30,800 --> 00:42:31,400 Mr. Yu, 790 00:42:31,750 --> 00:42:32,880 Germany will also ship 791 00:42:32,880 --> 00:42:34,480 two hundred Mauser C96s. 792 00:42:34,770 --> 00:42:35,480 Once they arrive at the port, 793 00:42:35,480 --> 00:42:36,780 I'll notify you immediately. 794 00:42:37,270 --> 00:42:37,940 I appreciate it. 795 00:42:38,750 --> 00:42:40,100 Doing business with you 796 00:42:40,100 --> 00:42:41,130 is my honor. 797 00:42:41,650 --> 00:42:42,980 The firearms specialist you need 798 00:42:43,140 --> 00:42:44,890 will arrive in Nanhuai soon. 799 00:42:45,730 --> 00:42:46,290 You've been very helpful. 800 00:42:46,760 --> 00:42:47,130 Ruitong, 801 00:42:47,610 --> 00:42:48,570 see Robert out. 802 00:42:49,300 --> 00:42:49,870 Thank you, Mr. Yu. 803 00:42:50,170 --> 00:42:51,160 I look forward to next time. 804 00:42:52,280 --> 00:42:52,560 After you. 805 00:42:56,600 --> 00:42:57,120 Well? 806 00:42:57,450 --> 00:42:57,980 The results 807 00:42:57,980 --> 00:42:58,470 are not bad, right? 808 00:42:59,940 --> 00:43:00,360 Mr. Yu. 809 00:43:02,390 --> 00:43:03,420 Everything's all settled? 810 00:43:03,870 --> 00:43:04,530 What brings you here? 811 00:43:05,980 --> 00:43:07,320 I've got a few dishes ready at my place. 812 00:43:07,680 --> 00:43:09,120 I also just got a new black fox cloak. 813 00:43:09,500 --> 00:43:10,110 Go try it on. 814 00:43:11,860 --> 00:43:13,040 I don't need one of those. 815 00:43:13,270 --> 00:43:14,180 Why spend the money? 816 00:43:14,800 --> 00:43:15,550 Don't stand on ceremony. 817 00:43:15,770 --> 00:43:17,240 Everything I earn comes from you. 818 00:43:17,490 --> 00:43:17,920 Let's go. 819 00:43:18,820 --> 00:43:19,780 Let's go take a look. 820 00:43:20,560 --> 00:43:21,590 As for that cloak, 821 00:43:21,730 --> 00:43:22,580 any share for me? 822 00:43:23,310 --> 00:43:23,980 Come along, then. 823 00:43:24,020 --> 00:43:24,340 Sure. 824 00:43:37,400 --> 00:43:38,120 It's so late. 825 00:43:38,320 --> 00:43:39,370 The troupe is still here. 826 00:43:40,990 --> 00:43:42,480 They've been coming and going lately. 827 00:43:42,710 --> 00:43:43,500 They seem to be 828 00:43:43,740 --> 00:43:44,980 preparing an important show. 829 00:43:55,380 --> 00:43:56,320 Pingjun, look. 830 00:43:57,380 --> 00:43:58,180 I've added a contrast 831 00:43:58,420 --> 00:43:59,660 to this part. 832 00:44:00,510 --> 00:44:01,230 What do you think? 833 00:44:02,030 --> 00:44:02,800 I think 834 00:44:02,800 --> 00:44:04,710 adding the choice to fight or not 835 00:44:04,980 --> 00:44:06,650 sharpens the focus 836 00:44:06,990 --> 00:44:08,620 and deepens the emotion. 837 00:44:09,150 --> 00:44:10,230 That's exactly right. 838 00:44:10,480 --> 00:44:11,350 You really get me. 839 00:44:11,350 --> 00:44:12,130 That's just what I meant. 840 00:44:12,140 --> 00:44:12,550 Right? 841 00:44:14,320 --> 00:44:15,030 For the next scene, 842 00:44:15,420 --> 00:44:16,730 I want him to say this line 843 00:44:17,070 --> 00:44:18,510 at the school gate. 844 00:44:20,000 --> 00:44:20,960 Let me see. 845 00:44:22,620 --> 00:44:24,070 Director Liang, Pingjun. 846 00:44:26,580 --> 00:44:27,330 Lanqing. 847 00:44:27,710 --> 00:44:28,190 Mr. Yu. 848 00:44:28,720 --> 00:44:29,290 Staff Officer Li. 849 00:44:34,080 --> 00:44:34,800 Liang Wenbo. 850 00:44:35,200 --> 00:44:35,730 Ye Pingjun. 851 00:44:36,400 --> 00:44:37,400 It's so late. 852 00:44:37,710 --> 00:44:38,670 What are you two doing here? 853 00:44:39,360 --> 00:44:40,110 We are 854 00:44:40,110 --> 00:44:40,890 revising the script. 855 00:44:41,000 --> 00:44:42,000 What scene needs 856 00:44:42,010 --> 00:44:42,940 late-night rewrites? 857 00:44:45,760 --> 00:44:47,150 What are you looking at? Say it. 858 00:44:48,480 --> 00:44:48,800 Fine. 859 00:44:49,320 --> 00:44:49,840 Then let me ask you. 860 00:44:50,130 --> 00:44:51,120 Where are the others? 861 00:44:51,710 --> 00:44:52,480 Why are you two 862 00:44:52,480 --> 00:44:53,360 alone here? 863 00:44:53,440 --> 00:44:54,800 The stage area lost power earlier. 864 00:44:55,280 --> 00:44:56,440 The other performers went home. 865 00:44:56,550 --> 00:44:57,550 Only Pingjun and I stayed behind 866 00:44:57,670 --> 00:44:58,820 and revised the script together. 867 00:44:59,480 --> 00:45:00,190 I think 868 00:45:00,630 --> 00:45:01,920 you're using the script revision 869 00:45:01,920 --> 00:45:02,800 as a cover for flirting. 870 00:45:04,670 --> 00:45:05,920 We were only working. 871 00:45:06,280 --> 00:45:07,190 There was nothing improper. 872 00:45:07,660 --> 00:45:08,550 A filthy mind sees filth 873 00:45:08,940 --> 00:45:10,490 in everything, of course. 874 00:45:10,790 --> 00:45:11,710 I'm the one with a filthy mind? 875 00:45:12,210 --> 00:45:13,190 She called me filthy. 876 00:45:13,790 --> 00:45:15,280 When you went boating with me, 877 00:45:15,910 --> 00:45:17,320 you could barely stay on the boat, 878 00:45:18,680 --> 00:45:19,840 saying that being alone with me 879 00:45:19,840 --> 00:45:20,720 in the same room 880 00:45:21,510 --> 00:45:22,550 would ruin your reputation. 881 00:45:23,150 --> 00:45:24,760 But you don't avoid gossip with Director Liang. 882 00:45:28,400 --> 00:45:30,110 Miss Ye, it seems 883 00:45:30,860 --> 00:45:32,100 you have two faces. 884 00:45:34,550 --> 00:45:36,070 When I'm with a gentleman, 885 00:45:37,230 --> 00:45:38,780 I don't need to worry about my reputation.