1 00:01:47,240 --> 00:01:49,360 Your Majesty, we will arrive at the capital of Jing. 2 00:01:50,200 --> 00:01:53,200 {\an8}THE CAPITAL OF JING 3 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:02,840 {\an8}PAVILION OF MIRACULOUS MIST 4 00:02:07,120 --> 00:02:08,840 So this is the capital of Jing. 5 00:02:09,440 --> 00:02:11,200 It does look peaceful and prosperous 6 00:02:11,280 --> 00:02:13,280 instead of being in great disorder. 7 00:02:14,840 --> 00:02:16,720 My feet are worn out. 8 00:02:17,320 --> 00:02:19,120 Tantai Jin, you're ruthless indeed. 9 00:02:24,240 --> 00:02:25,200 Xiwu. 10 00:02:26,440 --> 00:02:27,400 Hold this for me. 11 00:02:27,480 --> 00:02:28,680 HOUSE OF TREASURES 12 00:02:28,760 --> 00:02:30,640 Qingyu, are you here to pick me up? 13 00:02:32,040 --> 00:02:33,040 In just a few days, 14 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:34,600 you got yourself a job? 15 00:02:36,880 --> 00:02:39,240 It's all because of that stupid Tantai Jin. 16 00:02:39,320 --> 00:02:41,440 -He insisted on making me his maid. -Xiwu. 17 00:02:41,520 --> 00:02:42,640 This is the Jing Kingdom. 18 00:02:42,720 --> 00:02:44,440 Don't address the king's name in public. 19 00:02:49,400 --> 00:02:51,040 Why is there a wound on your forehead? 20 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:54,800 Follow me. Someone prepared a surprise for you. 21 00:02:58,480 --> 00:03:00,640 YE MANSION 22 00:03:00,720 --> 00:03:02,720 The new batch of tea leaves have already arrived. 23 00:03:03,440 --> 00:03:05,040 Xiwu loved it 24 00:03:06,160 --> 00:03:08,120 when she was still at home. 25 00:03:09,640 --> 00:03:13,520 That lass is a picky girl. 26 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:18,280 She only loves tea leaves that have just sprouted. 27 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:24,120 But it has been a long time since we heard from Ms. Xiwu. 28 00:03:24,200 --> 00:03:26,400 When will she come back? 29 00:03:27,000 --> 00:03:27,920 {\an8}Right now, 30 00:03:28,480 --> 00:03:32,720 {\an8}I'm picking out the sprouts. 31 00:03:33,600 --> 00:03:36,960 This way, she can enjoy it when she comes back. 32 00:03:42,560 --> 00:03:43,600 Father? 33 00:03:44,400 --> 00:03:45,280 Ms. Xiwu? 34 00:03:46,040 --> 00:03:48,240 Ms. Xiwu, why are you only back now? 35 00:03:51,440 --> 00:03:52,520 Darling? 36 00:03:55,200 --> 00:03:57,080 Darling. 37 00:03:57,160 --> 00:03:58,240 Grandmother. 38 00:04:00,440 --> 00:04:02,560 You're finally back. 39 00:04:04,080 --> 00:04:06,080 Why have you lost so much weight? 40 00:04:06,160 --> 00:04:07,800 And you've become tanner. 41 00:04:09,160 --> 00:04:10,600 My darling, 42 00:04:10,680 --> 00:04:14,080 you must have endured a lot of hardships out there. 43 00:04:14,160 --> 00:04:16,560 Ms. Xiwu, you're finally back. 44 00:04:18,160 --> 00:04:20,440 Grandmother, what's wrong with my father? 45 00:04:23,120 --> 00:04:25,200 Get up. 46 00:04:25,280 --> 00:04:27,560 Look who's back. 47 00:04:29,520 --> 00:04:30,400 Darling? 48 00:04:32,640 --> 00:04:34,920 My darling, you're finally back. 49 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:36,000 I missed you so much. 50 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:38,640 This is great. 51 00:04:39,200 --> 00:04:41,320 Father, what happened to you? 52 00:04:42,960 --> 00:04:44,240 Do you mean this? 53 00:04:44,320 --> 00:04:45,200 It's nothing. 54 00:04:45,280 --> 00:04:47,840 Don't worry. I'm doing fine. 55 00:04:48,360 --> 00:04:49,600 I was just putting on an act. 56 00:04:50,080 --> 00:04:53,800 Tantai Jin insisted on making me come out of retirement. 57 00:04:53,880 --> 00:04:56,920 I told Zeyu to report to him that I was injured 58 00:04:57,000 --> 00:04:59,720 and that I could only lie on the bed and drool all day long. 59 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:01,920 I acted like I was paralyzed. 60 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,040 Anyway, 61 00:05:03,120 --> 00:05:04,880 I won't come out of retirement anytime soon. 62 00:05:06,920 --> 00:05:08,480 I don't need to tell you all of that. 63 00:05:08,560 --> 00:05:09,600 You must be starving. 64 00:05:09,680 --> 00:05:11,080 Come. Let's have our meal. 65 00:05:11,680 --> 00:05:12,560 Wait. 66 00:05:15,720 --> 00:05:18,000 -Come on. -You should tell your grandmother and me 67 00:05:18,080 --> 00:05:20,480 about what happened these past few days. 68 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:21,520 We need to catch up. 69 00:05:32,360 --> 00:05:33,320 Rebellious son! 70 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:35,320 YE MANSION 71 00:05:35,880 --> 00:05:37,600 The Ye family would have been massacred 72 00:05:37,680 --> 00:05:39,560 without His Majesty's help. 73 00:05:39,640 --> 00:05:42,080 Father, you were a mighty general back then. 74 00:05:42,640 --> 00:05:44,320 Now, you're sitting idly by in our mansion. 75 00:05:46,800 --> 00:05:47,640 Father. 76 00:05:48,400 --> 00:05:51,200 His Majesty is willing to bestow you with the Three Armies 77 00:05:52,640 --> 00:05:55,440 so that you can come out of retirement and defend our kingdom once again. 78 00:05:55,520 --> 00:05:58,200 Do you expect me to draw my sword against my comrades? 79 00:05:58,760 --> 00:06:01,640 You may be able to do it, but I can't. 80 00:06:02,200 --> 00:06:04,640 I don't want people to criticize me after my death. 81 00:06:04,720 --> 00:06:07,160 I, Ye Xiao, can't accept that! 82 00:06:07,920 --> 00:06:08,880 From now on, 83 00:06:09,440 --> 00:06:11,160 I'll break your legs 84 00:06:11,920 --> 00:06:13,480 if you dare to step into this house! 85 00:06:15,800 --> 00:06:20,960 XIANG TAVERN 86 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:26,960 Watch out. 87 00:06:40,240 --> 00:06:42,600 You shouldn't drink when you have external injuries. 88 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:45,000 Pianran. 89 00:06:47,440 --> 00:06:48,840 You're a grown-up 90 00:06:49,400 --> 00:06:51,080 standing tall like a seven-foot man. 91 00:06:51,160 --> 00:06:52,040 What's wrong? 92 00:06:52,640 --> 00:06:55,840 Don't tell me you can't survive without your grandmother and father. 93 00:06:57,200 --> 00:06:58,920 My parents chased me out of the house 94 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:00,520 right after I acquired my form. 95 00:07:01,320 --> 00:07:03,040 There's nothing to cry about. 96 00:07:04,720 --> 00:07:05,800 I didn't cry. 97 00:07:08,440 --> 00:07:10,120 You look even worse than when you cry. 98 00:07:13,120 --> 00:07:14,200 Forget it. 99 00:07:14,280 --> 00:07:16,680 I've finally returned to the wonderful capital. 100 00:07:17,280 --> 00:07:19,040 I'm in a great mood today. 101 00:07:20,480 --> 00:07:22,560 Why don't we take a walk together? 102 00:07:24,720 --> 00:07:25,640 So? 103 00:07:25,720 --> 00:07:26,720 The night market here 104 00:07:26,800 --> 00:07:28,920 is just as good as the ones in the Sheng Kingdom, right? 105 00:07:29,000 --> 00:07:29,960 Let's head there. 106 00:07:32,360 --> 00:07:33,640 Please take a look. 107 00:07:33,720 --> 00:07:35,280 Top-quality fabric for sale. 108 00:07:35,360 --> 00:07:37,360 Sir, what about buying one for your wife? 109 00:07:38,960 --> 00:07:40,280 She… 110 00:07:40,360 --> 00:07:41,240 He's a dummy. 111 00:07:41,880 --> 00:07:43,880 I'll pick one on his behalf. 112 00:07:46,160 --> 00:07:49,080 These fabrics were woven with Sheng Kingdom's way of weaving, right? 113 00:07:49,160 --> 00:07:50,720 That's right. You have sharp eyes. 114 00:07:50,800 --> 00:07:53,200 Many refugees from the Sheng Kingdom came to our capital. 115 00:07:53,280 --> 00:07:55,080 They wove these fabrics. 116 00:07:57,960 --> 00:07:58,920 {\an8}Look. 117 00:07:59,400 --> 00:08:02,080 {\an8}Although His Majesty is decisive, 118 00:08:02,640 --> 00:08:04,200 {\an8}he's a benevolent ruler. 119 00:08:04,280 --> 00:08:06,960 {\an8}Some of the refugees lost their homes 120 00:08:07,040 --> 00:08:08,200 {\an8}because of war, 121 00:08:08,280 --> 00:08:10,840 {\an8}but many of them came here as they were unsatisfied 122 00:08:10,920 --> 00:08:12,880 {\an8}with the Sheng Kingdom's strict political regiment. 123 00:08:13,840 --> 00:08:15,280 His Majesty has issued an order 124 00:08:15,360 --> 00:08:16,880 to treat the prisoners of war nicely 125 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:18,000 and help the refugees out. 126 00:08:18,080 --> 00:08:20,360 They were taught how to read, write, and weave 127 00:08:20,440 --> 00:08:21,760 so that they could make a living. 128 00:08:21,840 --> 00:08:23,560 -Good! -Excellent! 129 00:08:24,320 --> 00:08:26,600 {\an8}You're worried that you've made the wrong choice. 130 00:08:27,640 --> 00:08:29,040 {\an8}In my opinion, 131 00:08:29,120 --> 00:08:30,360 {\an8}you don't need to feel this way. 132 00:08:31,760 --> 00:08:34,120 {\an8}After all, you know better than anyone else 133 00:08:34,200 --> 00:08:36,400 {\an8}how tyrannical the ruler of the Sheng Kingdom is. 134 00:08:37,559 --> 00:08:38,960 Once the Jing Kingdom wins the war, 135 00:08:39,799 --> 00:08:41,679 the lives of the people of Sheng Kingdom 136 00:08:41,760 --> 00:08:44,159 will only get better and better. 137 00:08:44,240 --> 00:08:46,560 {\an8}I only decided to settle down here 138 00:08:47,080 --> 00:08:50,200 {\an8}because His Majesty isn't a bad person. 139 00:08:54,360 --> 00:08:56,160 Thank you, sir. Take care. 140 00:08:58,760 --> 00:09:02,000 So for generals like you who have surrendered to him, 141 00:09:02,080 --> 00:09:05,360 maybe His Majesty will let you marry an official's daughter 142 00:09:05,440 --> 00:09:08,280 when you contribute to the kingdom and make him happy. 143 00:09:15,920 --> 00:09:18,080 Thank you. I've finally seen the light. 144 00:09:20,920 --> 00:09:22,760 I spent a lot of my time trying to convince you, 145 00:09:22,840 --> 00:09:24,720 yet you always dwell on the same thing. 146 00:09:24,800 --> 00:09:26,680 But you were enlightened right away 147 00:09:26,760 --> 00:09:28,480 when I mentioned someone's daughter? 148 00:09:29,080 --> 00:09:30,600 Wait, I… 149 00:09:34,160 --> 00:09:35,080 Never mind. 150 00:09:35,160 --> 00:09:37,360 I was just trying to help you clear your doubts. 151 00:09:37,440 --> 00:09:41,120 Foxes like us are loyal friends. 152 00:09:44,040 --> 00:09:46,160 I hear acrobats from the Sheng Kingdom are performing. 153 00:09:46,240 --> 00:09:47,680 -Let's go and take a look. -All right. 154 00:09:58,600 --> 00:09:59,760 Xiwu. 155 00:10:00,880 --> 00:10:03,240 There are conflicts everywhere. 156 00:10:03,760 --> 00:10:07,080 Men like them have no choice. 157 00:10:07,840 --> 00:10:09,280 Both you and Bingchang 158 00:10:09,880 --> 00:10:12,000 got married to Tantai Jin 159 00:10:12,520 --> 00:10:15,120 and Xiao Lin respectively. 160 00:10:15,680 --> 00:10:17,720 You have no choice but to wander. 161 00:10:18,600 --> 00:10:22,280 Your father could not cope with that fact. 162 00:10:22,920 --> 00:10:25,840 Now that I've reached a certain age, 163 00:10:26,440 --> 00:10:28,440 I've straightened out my thoughts. 164 00:10:28,520 --> 00:10:31,480 I just hope that the younger generations like you all 165 00:10:32,120 --> 00:10:34,960 can stay safe. 166 00:10:36,760 --> 00:10:38,200 I never expected us 167 00:10:38,280 --> 00:10:40,920 to reunite in the Jing Kingdom. 168 00:10:42,480 --> 00:10:44,040 Bingchang is the only one missing now. 169 00:10:44,840 --> 00:10:46,320 I hope Xiao Lin can protect her 170 00:10:46,960 --> 00:10:48,440 and not let her suffer any grievances. 171 00:10:49,560 --> 00:10:51,120 Ms. Xiwu, you're overthinking it. 172 00:10:51,200 --> 00:10:53,240 Even if Prince Xuancheng is gone, 173 00:10:53,320 --> 00:10:57,240 plenty of men will protect Ms. Bingchang. 174 00:10:59,560 --> 00:11:02,000 Why do you sound so jealous 175 00:11:02,080 --> 00:11:03,640 when we talk about Bingchang? 176 00:11:03,720 --> 00:11:04,640 Did she offend you? 177 00:11:05,160 --> 00:11:06,560 Is it her fault for being likable? 178 00:11:07,480 --> 00:11:10,080 Ms. Bingchang wasn't this popular back then. 179 00:11:10,160 --> 00:11:12,880 The number of admirers only increased in the past few years. 180 00:11:13,480 --> 00:11:15,520 I just thought it was strange. 181 00:11:16,640 --> 00:11:17,600 Is that so? 182 00:11:19,080 --> 00:11:20,040 Xiwu. 183 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:22,640 Zeyu. Is Father asleep? 184 00:11:24,040 --> 00:11:26,280 It has been a long time since our family was this happy. 185 00:11:26,360 --> 00:11:27,480 You had no idea. 186 00:11:27,560 --> 00:11:30,680 Our trip here was hectic. 187 00:11:31,200 --> 00:11:33,160 Aunt and the maids were scattered as they escaped. 188 00:11:33,240 --> 00:11:34,720 The soldiers of Sheng Kingdom 189 00:11:34,800 --> 00:11:36,280 were on our tails. 190 00:11:36,960 --> 00:11:38,840 It was excruciating. 191 00:11:38,920 --> 00:11:41,560 Luckily, Tantai Jin dispatched a group of soldiers to escort us. 192 00:11:41,640 --> 00:11:43,080 That was how we were able to survive. 193 00:11:43,840 --> 00:11:46,760 He gave us this mansion too. 194 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:49,720 So Tantai Jin escorted you guys here? 195 00:11:50,880 --> 00:11:51,760 That's right. 196 00:11:51,840 --> 00:11:53,920 Our family would have been massacred 197 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,320 if we relied on that petty Xiao. 198 00:11:56,920 --> 00:11:59,280 He also found physicians to treat Grandmother and Father, 199 00:11:59,360 --> 00:12:00,840 but Father drove them away. 200 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:02,800 In the past, 201 00:12:02,880 --> 00:12:05,560 you used to hit and scold Tantai Jin and I often bullied him too, 202 00:12:05,640 --> 00:12:07,440 yet he didn't retaliate against our family. 203 00:12:08,720 --> 00:12:10,160 Why is he like this? 204 00:12:12,440 --> 00:12:13,280 Yes. 205 00:12:13,960 --> 00:12:15,200 Why? 206 00:12:19,800 --> 00:12:21,240 Where are you going? 207 00:12:21,320 --> 00:12:22,680 I'm taking a stroll in the palace. 208 00:12:23,280 --> 00:12:24,680 What's more, on my way here, 209 00:12:24,760 --> 00:12:25,960 I met a lot of civilians. 210 00:12:26,040 --> 00:12:28,160 They don't care who the king is. 211 00:12:28,240 --> 00:12:30,480 They will go where they can survive. 212 00:12:30,560 --> 00:12:31,880 You're a wise ruler. 213 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:33,920 Not only me, but everyone else as well, 214 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:36,960 likes you and wants to follow you. 215 00:12:48,440 --> 00:12:50,760 I've also experienced the humiliation 216 00:12:50,840 --> 00:12:52,840 of being dependent on others. 217 00:12:53,560 --> 00:12:56,160 If I can prevent the people from experiencing such suffering, 218 00:12:56,760 --> 00:12:58,080 as a ruler, 219 00:12:58,760 --> 00:13:00,480 I will be satisfied with my work. 220 00:13:09,720 --> 00:13:11,520 Your Majesty, Ms. Ye is here. 221 00:13:16,240 --> 00:13:17,240 Let her in. 222 00:13:17,320 --> 00:13:18,200 Yes. 223 00:13:37,440 --> 00:13:40,200 Why aren't you bowing when you come to see the king? 224 00:13:46,640 --> 00:13:47,480 Tantai Jin. 225 00:13:48,240 --> 00:13:49,240 Thank you. 226 00:13:53,320 --> 00:13:54,400 What for? 227 00:13:54,480 --> 00:13:56,400 Thank you for the surprise you gave me, 228 00:13:56,480 --> 00:13:57,960 for treating my family well, 229 00:13:58,040 --> 00:13:59,520 and for providing a way out 230 00:13:59,600 --> 00:14:01,200 for my brother and his subordinates. 231 00:14:04,120 --> 00:14:05,560 It's easy for you to say. 232 00:14:05,640 --> 00:14:06,600 What? 233 00:14:07,200 --> 00:14:08,800 Are you just going to say thank you 234 00:14:09,320 --> 00:14:10,720 and move on? 235 00:14:17,840 --> 00:14:18,760 Is that enough? 236 00:14:34,280 --> 00:14:35,200 You… 237 00:14:35,280 --> 00:14:37,800 You asked me to show more gratitude than just words. 238 00:15:09,040 --> 00:15:10,440 The Soul-Slaying Spike is formed. 239 00:15:20,040 --> 00:15:21,080 It's late. 240 00:15:22,040 --> 00:15:23,160 You should go back to rest. 241 00:15:26,680 --> 00:15:27,520 What? 242 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,800 Don't you have to wake up for duty tomorrow? 243 00:15:31,360 --> 00:15:32,680 Yes, Your Majesty. 244 00:15:33,160 --> 00:15:34,200 No problem, Your Majesty. 245 00:15:34,280 --> 00:15:35,360 I'm leaving now. 246 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:45,160 Ye Xiwu. 247 00:15:47,560 --> 00:15:49,720 I've never seen you so happy before. 248 00:16:03,440 --> 00:16:05,960 You're happy because of your family, 249 00:16:06,040 --> 00:16:07,560 not me. 250 00:16:08,760 --> 00:16:09,840 Right? 251 00:16:13,640 --> 00:16:14,520 I… 252 00:16:27,440 --> 00:16:28,560 I guessed so. 253 00:16:29,520 --> 00:16:31,880 In fact, you don't have to go to such lengths 254 00:16:32,800 --> 00:16:35,720 to please me by enduring hardships 255 00:16:36,480 --> 00:16:38,280 and humiliations for them. 256 00:16:45,440 --> 00:16:46,720 My Spike… 257 00:16:49,920 --> 00:16:50,880 Go back. 258 00:16:53,200 --> 00:16:54,440 Don't bother me anymore. 259 00:17:03,760 --> 00:17:05,200 I said, go back! 260 00:17:08,920 --> 00:17:11,119 Men's hearts are so unpredictable. 261 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:14,200 Regardless of whether Little Devil God can feel love 262 00:17:14,280 --> 00:17:16,160 or how guarded he is, 263 00:17:16,760 --> 00:17:18,119 I can't give up. 264 00:17:36,800 --> 00:17:38,760 Why did I throw a tantrum last night? 265 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:44,720 Ye Xiwu's reunion with her family brought her joy. 266 00:17:45,600 --> 00:17:47,080 Wasn't that what I wanted to see? 267 00:17:50,760 --> 00:17:53,000 Even if the reason for her joy was not related to me, 268 00:17:53,760 --> 00:17:54,840 why would I… 269 00:18:02,560 --> 00:18:04,840 From Shangyuan City to Kou City. 270 00:18:06,280 --> 00:18:07,440 Did you keep that in mind? 271 00:18:07,520 --> 00:18:08,360 Yes. 272 00:18:12,320 --> 00:18:13,160 Baiyu. 273 00:18:14,440 --> 00:18:16,640 I remember that you have a mother and a sister 274 00:18:16,720 --> 00:18:19,720 at your home in Yiyue Tribe, right? 275 00:18:20,360 --> 00:18:21,880 Yes, Your Majesty. 276 00:18:22,440 --> 00:18:24,080 You should go home and visit them. 277 00:18:25,640 --> 00:18:26,600 Your Majesty. 278 00:18:27,400 --> 00:18:28,720 Do you not need me anymore? 279 00:18:31,440 --> 00:18:32,960 That's not what I mean. 280 00:18:36,960 --> 00:18:38,640 I'm just allowing you to take a leave 281 00:18:38,720 --> 00:18:40,600 and reunite with your family. 282 00:18:43,280 --> 00:18:44,320 Or if you prefer, 283 00:18:44,400 --> 00:18:46,120 you can bring them back to the Jing Kingdom. 284 00:18:46,680 --> 00:18:47,520 From now on, 285 00:18:48,080 --> 00:18:49,280 all Moonshadow Guards 286 00:18:49,960 --> 00:18:51,160 will have the same privilege. 287 00:18:53,200 --> 00:18:54,560 Thank you for your grace. 288 00:18:54,640 --> 00:18:55,880 I'm just not sure why 289 00:18:56,960 --> 00:18:58,160 you suddenly became interested 290 00:18:58,760 --> 00:19:00,280 in this matter. 291 00:19:02,040 --> 00:19:04,240 Thank you for treating my family well. 292 00:19:11,200 --> 00:19:12,080 No reason. 293 00:19:12,640 --> 00:19:13,680 You're excused. 294 00:19:14,520 --> 00:19:15,360 Yes. 295 00:19:29,320 --> 00:19:30,160 Family… 296 00:20:09,600 --> 00:20:11,120 Ye Xiwu. 297 00:20:11,200 --> 00:20:13,440 You're now a maid to His Majesty. 298 00:20:13,960 --> 00:20:15,480 There are so many rules in the palace. 299 00:20:15,560 --> 00:20:17,040 Have you learned them all? 300 00:20:17,120 --> 00:20:19,000 Why do you have time to read novels? 301 00:20:19,080 --> 00:20:21,360 I don't want to learn. I can't remember anything. 302 00:20:21,920 --> 00:20:23,240 What the heck are those rules? 303 00:20:23,720 --> 00:20:26,040 No talking, no moving, 304 00:20:26,120 --> 00:20:27,720 no burping, no farting. 305 00:20:28,280 --> 00:20:29,760 I have more important things to do. 306 00:20:32,480 --> 00:20:33,480 What things? 307 00:20:36,200 --> 00:20:37,880 Making Tantai Jin fall for me, of course. 308 00:20:40,400 --> 00:20:41,920 Don't tell me 309 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:44,480 that you're reading the romance novels for… 310 00:20:44,560 --> 00:20:45,680 Of course. 311 00:20:46,840 --> 00:20:48,880 I've memorized all the lines of the stories, 312 00:20:49,440 --> 00:20:50,760 so you can wait 313 00:20:50,840 --> 00:20:52,560 and see me perform perfectly. 314 00:21:07,800 --> 00:21:09,080 What on earth is this? 315 00:21:12,240 --> 00:21:14,760 This is the wishing lantern I personally made. 316 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:16,360 Would you like to release it together? 317 00:21:16,440 --> 00:21:17,520 Wishing lantern? 318 00:21:19,120 --> 00:21:20,440 Is it some kind of sorcery? 319 00:21:22,240 --> 00:21:23,400 It's not sorcery. 320 00:21:24,240 --> 00:21:25,160 It's… 321 00:21:26,280 --> 00:21:27,280 It's a romantic gesture. 322 00:21:29,000 --> 00:21:30,240 Just imagine. 323 00:21:30,320 --> 00:21:33,680 Two people releasing lanterns together under the moonlight, 324 00:21:33,760 --> 00:21:35,160 making wishes, 325 00:21:35,240 --> 00:21:37,840 and watching the lanterns slowly disappear into the night sky 326 00:21:37,920 --> 00:21:40,480 while silently hoping for a bright future 327 00:21:40,560 --> 00:21:42,480 and expressing their feelings for each other. 328 00:21:42,560 --> 00:21:43,400 It's so beautiful. 329 00:21:46,240 --> 00:21:47,960 In other words, 330 00:21:48,880 --> 00:21:50,120 it's useless. 331 00:21:53,960 --> 00:21:54,840 Right? 332 00:21:57,400 --> 00:21:58,320 Nian Baiyu. 333 00:22:01,240 --> 00:22:02,640 Drag her out. 334 00:22:03,360 --> 00:22:04,400 Yes. 335 00:22:05,160 --> 00:22:07,080 Ms. Xiwu, please go. 336 00:22:23,800 --> 00:22:25,040 Little Devil God, 337 00:22:25,120 --> 00:22:27,320 I've been here playing for six hours, 338 00:22:27,400 --> 00:22:29,240 so please come and talk to me. 339 00:22:29,320 --> 00:22:31,200 I can chat so much with you, 340 00:22:31,280 --> 00:22:33,120 from sentimental things to life philosophy. 341 00:22:33,680 --> 00:22:34,680 Hurry up. 342 00:22:40,720 --> 00:22:41,680 What? 343 00:22:41,760 --> 00:22:43,320 His Majesty complained about the noise 344 00:22:43,400 --> 00:22:44,760 and you've been playing off-key. 345 00:22:45,600 --> 00:22:47,120 If you still haven't played enough, 346 00:22:47,200 --> 00:22:49,960 I'll send you out of the city so that you can play until dawn. 347 00:22:52,480 --> 00:22:54,640 There's no need. I'm done. 348 00:22:54,720 --> 00:22:55,560 Bye. 349 00:23:00,840 --> 00:23:02,600 Your Majesty, the morning drizzle is cold. 350 00:23:03,680 --> 00:23:04,840 Shall we go back? 351 00:23:04,920 --> 00:23:06,640 You've been standing here for a long time. 352 00:23:07,160 --> 00:23:08,800 It will be time for the morning court soon. 353 00:23:10,160 --> 00:23:12,120 What are you smiling about? 354 00:23:16,080 --> 00:23:17,000 Your Majesty? 355 00:23:21,280 --> 00:23:22,360 Nothing. 356 00:23:23,320 --> 00:23:24,800 The music she played was awful. 357 00:23:33,360 --> 00:23:35,640 According to the novels, 358 00:23:36,720 --> 00:23:38,320 the more powerful a man is, 359 00:23:38,400 --> 00:23:40,040 the more a girl should maintain her dignity 360 00:23:40,120 --> 00:23:41,360 and not follow his rules. 361 00:23:41,920 --> 00:23:44,160 Ideally, she should even scold him face-to-face 362 00:23:44,240 --> 00:23:45,640 in order to get his attention. 363 00:23:52,360 --> 00:23:53,640 Ms. Xiwu. 364 00:23:55,960 --> 00:23:56,960 Get out of the way. 365 00:24:00,560 --> 00:24:01,440 Tantai Jin, 366 00:24:02,200 --> 00:24:03,560 who do you think you are? 367 00:24:03,640 --> 00:24:04,800 Just because you're a ruler 368 00:24:04,880 --> 00:24:06,920 with the power of life and death and good looks, 369 00:24:07,000 --> 00:24:08,720 you think you can dictate to me? 370 00:24:09,280 --> 00:24:10,920 Although I'm just a maid, 371 00:24:11,000 --> 00:24:12,360 I have my dignity too. 372 00:24:28,320 --> 00:24:30,120 Why didn't it work? 373 00:24:33,120 --> 00:24:34,920 Tantai Jin is so cruel. 374 00:24:35,000 --> 00:24:37,280 I can't believe he told the Maid of Discipline about this. 375 00:24:39,080 --> 00:24:39,960 Your Majesty. 376 00:24:40,040 --> 00:24:42,120 Do you really hate Ms. Xiwu? 377 00:24:42,200 --> 00:24:44,760 Are you happy to see her being punished? 378 00:24:46,680 --> 00:24:47,880 What else? 379 00:24:48,600 --> 00:24:49,440 I… 380 00:24:50,320 --> 00:24:53,200 I think although Ms. Xiwu is silly, 381 00:24:53,760 --> 00:24:54,680 she's quite cute. 382 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,080 Who said she wasn't? 383 00:24:59,160 --> 00:25:00,080 What? 384 00:25:01,840 --> 00:25:02,800 Shut your mouth. 385 00:25:03,400 --> 00:25:04,280 Yes. 386 00:25:12,960 --> 00:25:16,560 This month, the Firewing Army has consumed 24,000 catties of rice, 387 00:25:17,120 --> 00:25:19,240 1,300 catties of green grass, 388 00:25:19,320 --> 00:25:21,080 and 500 catties of dry hay. 389 00:25:21,160 --> 00:25:24,120 They have also slaughtered 50 whole oxen and 90 whole pigs. 390 00:25:24,200 --> 00:25:27,080 The army's appearance is improving and their discipline is good. 391 00:25:27,160 --> 00:25:29,040 However, two brawls occurred. 392 00:25:29,640 --> 00:25:32,200 How did you deal with the demon beasts involved in the brawls? 393 00:25:32,280 --> 00:25:33,880 They refused to change their behavior, 394 00:25:34,680 --> 00:25:35,560 so I ate them. 395 00:25:41,200 --> 00:25:42,320 Great. 396 00:25:43,120 --> 00:25:45,600 This month, you can forget about having days off. 397 00:25:47,520 --> 00:25:48,480 Tantai Jin. 398 00:25:50,520 --> 00:25:52,160 -How are you so inhumane? -What? 399 00:25:53,040 --> 00:25:54,320 Do you want to disobey my orders? 400 00:25:56,280 --> 00:25:59,400 Tantai Jin, you're the ruler here and the whole Jing Kingdom is yours. 401 00:25:59,480 --> 00:26:01,960 You don't need to rest, but we staff need it. 402 00:26:02,040 --> 00:26:03,800 I've been working without rest for 80 days! 403 00:26:05,280 --> 00:26:06,560 It's only 80 days. 404 00:26:06,640 --> 00:26:07,560 Calm down. 405 00:26:08,320 --> 00:26:10,360 I have an opportunity just for you. 406 00:26:10,840 --> 00:26:13,040 Go deal with the demons in the west end 407 00:26:13,120 --> 00:26:14,680 and then I'll give you 408 00:26:15,560 --> 00:26:16,480 half a day off. 409 00:26:20,120 --> 00:26:23,160 We demons have dignity too. 410 00:26:23,840 --> 00:26:26,360 You're expecting me, a demon, 411 00:26:26,960 --> 00:26:27,880 to catch other demons? 412 00:26:30,200 --> 00:26:33,160 You're now a leader of the Jing Kingdom 413 00:26:33,240 --> 00:26:34,240 guiding the Firewing Army. 414 00:26:34,320 --> 00:26:36,160 You're responsible for protecting the people. 415 00:26:37,240 --> 00:26:38,080 Understood? 416 00:26:38,160 --> 00:26:39,400 Yes, Tantai Jin. 417 00:26:40,080 --> 00:26:41,200 Loud and clear. 418 00:26:41,920 --> 00:26:44,720 All right. I'll be on my way. 419 00:26:51,120 --> 00:26:52,360 You'd better keep your word. 420 00:26:52,440 --> 00:26:53,640 Half a day off. 421 00:26:53,720 --> 00:26:55,160 Write your report once you're done. 422 00:26:55,240 --> 00:26:56,360 Go now. 423 00:26:59,840 --> 00:27:00,960 Just you wait. 424 00:27:01,040 --> 00:27:03,240 I'll escape as soon as I get the antidote. 425 00:27:06,320 --> 00:27:07,600 It has been 80 days? 426 00:27:10,520 --> 00:27:11,440 Ms. Fox! 427 00:27:12,800 --> 00:27:14,560 Why are you sneaking around? 428 00:27:14,640 --> 00:27:15,680 You scared me. 429 00:27:22,400 --> 00:27:25,360 Pianran, my dear friend. 430 00:27:25,440 --> 00:27:27,600 I've tried all the tricks in the book. 431 00:27:27,680 --> 00:27:28,960 Can you teach me a couple more? 432 00:27:31,200 --> 00:27:34,400 Those tricks should be enough for you to deal with His Majesty. 433 00:27:34,480 --> 00:27:36,880 Just repeat them again and again. 434 00:27:38,040 --> 00:27:40,720 It's not enough. I want him to really like me. 435 00:27:40,800 --> 00:27:42,240 How much more is that? 436 00:27:43,720 --> 00:27:47,080 I should at least impress him nine times. 437 00:27:47,160 --> 00:27:49,360 What a specific number of times. 438 00:27:50,040 --> 00:27:52,760 I just want him to like me more. 439 00:27:52,840 --> 00:27:54,120 Better yet, fall in love with me. 440 00:27:56,160 --> 00:27:58,880 Come on, Pianran. Help me out here. 441 00:27:59,400 --> 00:28:01,120 Do you really want to learn from me? 442 00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:03,280 Then… 443 00:28:04,280 --> 00:28:07,240 -we'll need some real moves. -General Ye. 444 00:28:49,200 --> 00:28:50,600 Pianran… 445 00:28:56,800 --> 00:28:58,920 There's a bug on your ear. 446 00:28:59,480 --> 00:29:00,840 I'll help you blow it away. 447 00:29:08,080 --> 00:29:10,520 All right. It can't hurt you now. 448 00:29:12,560 --> 00:29:13,560 You can go. 449 00:29:29,160 --> 00:29:33,920 QINGXIN PALACE 450 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:37,480 See? That's what men are like. 451 00:29:37,560 --> 00:29:38,920 You get up close to them 452 00:29:39,520 --> 00:29:40,960 and their brain freezes. 453 00:29:42,760 --> 00:29:43,640 I'll pass. 454 00:29:44,720 --> 00:29:46,440 Tantai Jin might feed me to the tigers. 455 00:29:46,520 --> 00:29:48,360 You won't take my advice? 456 00:29:48,880 --> 00:29:51,440 Well, it's your loss. 457 00:29:53,360 --> 00:29:54,560 Come on. 458 00:29:54,640 --> 00:29:57,080 Help me come up with something else, please? 459 00:30:00,640 --> 00:30:03,480 Xiwu, what are you the least good at? 460 00:30:03,560 --> 00:30:05,600 What am I the least good at? 461 00:30:07,720 --> 00:30:09,480 I'm the least good at… 462 00:30:10,240 --> 00:30:11,600 I'm really bad at cooking. 463 00:30:11,680 --> 00:30:13,400 Yes, that's it. 464 00:30:13,480 --> 00:30:14,480 Let me tell you. 465 00:30:14,560 --> 00:30:16,200 The way to a man's heart 466 00:30:16,280 --> 00:30:17,880 is through his stomach. 467 00:30:18,880 --> 00:30:20,720 You can just cook for him. 468 00:30:22,800 --> 00:30:25,320 Even dogs won't eat what I cook. 469 00:30:25,400 --> 00:30:27,920 It's not about the taste, but your heart. 470 00:30:28,400 --> 00:30:31,560 You must feed him with your own hands, 471 00:30:31,640 --> 00:30:34,240 every day, every meal. 472 00:30:34,320 --> 00:30:37,200 That will double the results with half the work. 473 00:30:38,120 --> 00:30:40,400 Also, the worse it looks and tastes, 474 00:30:40,480 --> 00:30:41,360 the better. 475 00:30:42,360 --> 00:30:43,480 Are you serious? 476 00:30:43,560 --> 00:30:44,640 Have I ever lied to you? 477 00:30:44,720 --> 00:30:45,600 Go on. Get to it. 478 00:30:45,680 --> 00:30:46,840 I'm a busy woman. You know? 479 00:30:49,560 --> 00:30:52,720 {\an8}Tantai Jin, I finally found someone to get back at you. 480 00:30:53,320 --> 00:30:55,000 {\an8}Wickedness befalls the wicked. 481 00:30:55,080 --> 00:30:57,200 {\an8}Wait until you get a taste of Ye Xiwu's awful cooking. 482 00:31:04,880 --> 00:31:05,760 Baiyu. 483 00:31:07,360 --> 00:31:08,720 What does this character mean? 484 00:31:09,880 --> 00:31:11,920 It's pronounced as "tao" 485 00:31:12,560 --> 00:31:14,480 and it describes the overflowing of river water. 486 00:31:25,360 --> 00:31:27,920 Baiyu, why don't you go get some rest? 487 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,000 What? 488 00:31:31,080 --> 00:31:32,160 Just go. 489 00:31:32,240 --> 00:31:33,160 All right. 490 00:32:01,520 --> 00:32:03,000 What are you reading? 491 00:32:03,920 --> 00:32:05,360 An ancient book of Yiyue Tribe. 492 00:32:06,960 --> 00:32:09,440 It's no wonder I can't read a single character of it. 493 00:32:24,680 --> 00:32:25,680 What are you doing? 494 00:32:26,400 --> 00:32:28,560 {\an8}This character looks so strange. 495 00:32:29,560 --> 00:32:32,200 {\an8}It's like a worm crawling out from the ground. 496 00:32:32,280 --> 00:32:33,160 {\an8}What does it mean? 497 00:32:34,120 --> 00:32:35,160 {\an8}It means to sprout. 498 00:32:37,640 --> 00:32:38,680 What about this one? 499 00:32:40,200 --> 00:32:41,120 To smelt. 500 00:32:43,640 --> 00:32:44,920 What about this one? 501 00:32:45,000 --> 00:32:46,320 Kill two birds with one stone? 502 00:32:47,680 --> 00:32:48,600 It means… 503 00:32:50,120 --> 00:32:51,240 It means… 504 00:32:51,320 --> 00:32:52,840 You don't know either? 505 00:32:53,320 --> 00:32:55,080 Should we get Nian Baiyu to come back? 506 00:32:55,160 --> 00:32:56,640 I think he might know better. 507 00:32:57,520 --> 00:32:58,400 It means love. 508 00:33:01,840 --> 00:33:03,240 That's it? 509 00:33:03,320 --> 00:33:04,600 What's there to be shy about? 510 00:33:07,800 --> 00:33:09,880 What are you doing here at night? 511 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,360 Can't I come 512 00:33:14,280 --> 00:33:15,160 just to see you? 513 00:33:18,120 --> 00:33:19,080 Are you hungry? 514 00:33:21,240 --> 00:33:22,120 Get out. 515 00:33:22,200 --> 00:33:23,480 Come on. 516 00:33:23,560 --> 00:33:25,160 At least take a bite. 517 00:33:25,240 --> 00:33:27,240 I spent so much time and even burned my hand. 518 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:36,800 Ye Xiwu, 519 00:33:36,880 --> 00:33:38,280 it serves you right. 520 00:33:38,840 --> 00:33:40,320 Don't cook if you can't. 521 00:33:41,160 --> 00:33:43,080 But I want you to like me. 522 00:34:00,720 --> 00:34:01,760 Give it to me. 523 00:34:10,679 --> 00:34:13,480 This is the first time I cooked for someone. 524 00:34:14,199 --> 00:34:16,440 I hope you won't mind my lack of experience. 525 00:34:16,960 --> 00:34:19,360 I'm sure I'll improve with practice. 526 00:34:44,080 --> 00:34:45,520 Does it taste really bad? 527 00:34:46,560 --> 00:34:47,480 Not really… 528 00:34:50,040 --> 00:34:51,560 It looks like I screwed up again. 529 00:34:51,639 --> 00:34:52,800 I need to try something else. 530 00:34:53,440 --> 00:34:54,840 Just spit it out. 531 00:34:54,920 --> 00:34:56,000 I won't cook anymore. 532 00:34:57,320 --> 00:34:58,440 Why? 533 00:35:01,720 --> 00:35:03,400 Why won't you cook anymore? 534 00:35:04,480 --> 00:35:05,800 Perseverance is key to success. 535 00:35:06,600 --> 00:35:07,480 Besides, 536 00:35:08,280 --> 00:35:10,480 I don't think it tastes that bad. 537 00:35:11,360 --> 00:35:12,720 Ms. Fox was right. 538 00:35:12,800 --> 00:35:14,800 The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. 539 00:35:14,880 --> 00:35:16,360 It works just like magic. 540 00:35:16,840 --> 00:35:18,560 He can't even taste how awful it is. 541 00:35:19,840 --> 00:35:21,080 If you like it, 542 00:35:21,160 --> 00:35:22,880 I can cook for you again tomorrow. 543 00:35:28,400 --> 00:35:29,360 Sure. 544 00:35:31,080 --> 00:35:33,080 Here are two more dishes. Try them. 545 00:35:34,040 --> 00:35:35,680 Maybe you'll like them better. 546 00:36:01,520 --> 00:36:03,720 The Soul-Slaying Teardrop is heating up. 547 00:36:03,800 --> 00:36:05,680 Ms. Fox wasn't lying after all. 548 00:36:22,680 --> 00:36:24,440 I'll leave you to it then. 549 00:36:26,680 --> 00:36:27,800 This is great. 550 00:36:27,880 --> 00:36:29,680 If there's a will, there's a way. 551 00:36:29,760 --> 00:36:31,400 I'll gather all the spikes I need. 552 00:36:51,240 --> 00:36:52,280 Your Highness, 553 00:36:52,360 --> 00:36:54,520 this is the demonic elixir just crafted by our warlocks. 554 00:37:13,160 --> 00:37:14,280 Your Highness! 555 00:37:21,360 --> 00:37:24,960 Why is it so easy for Tantai Jin to refine demonic elixir 556 00:37:26,040 --> 00:37:28,080 yet so difficult for me? 557 00:37:30,720 --> 00:37:31,920 Perhaps… 558 00:37:32,520 --> 00:37:35,000 we are simply built differently from one another. 559 00:37:36,160 --> 00:37:38,640 But you are as much a mortal as Tantai Jin is. 560 00:37:38,720 --> 00:37:40,560 You're no different in nature. 561 00:37:41,120 --> 00:37:42,080 {\an8}So… 562 00:37:42,960 --> 00:37:45,480 {\an8}if Tantai Jin can master the Firewing Army, 563 00:37:46,080 --> 00:37:47,520 {\an8}then so can I. 564 00:37:48,800 --> 00:37:49,920 Fu Yu. 565 00:37:50,560 --> 00:37:53,080 Pay a visit to our allies for me. 566 00:37:53,160 --> 00:37:54,480 Allies? 567 00:37:55,200 --> 00:37:57,760 I'm not the only one 568 00:37:58,760 --> 00:38:00,680 who wants Tantai Jin dead. 569 00:38:08,480 --> 00:38:09,720 Don't give yourself away 570 00:38:09,800 --> 00:38:11,640 since the king of Sheng is already suspicious. 571 00:38:11,720 --> 00:38:12,960 Yes, Your Majesty. 572 00:38:18,240 --> 00:38:19,200 General Ye. 573 00:38:20,320 --> 00:38:22,400 I've known since I was a hostage in the Sheng Kingdom 574 00:38:22,960 --> 00:38:24,800 that Xiao Yi is one to doubt others. 575 00:38:25,360 --> 00:38:27,840 He even distrusts Xiao Lin, his only son. 576 00:38:28,320 --> 00:38:29,960 The Sheng Kingdom has suffered heavy casualties 577 00:38:30,040 --> 00:38:31,480 since the beginning of the war. 578 00:38:31,560 --> 00:38:34,080 Xiao Yi must be feeling extremely anxious by now. 579 00:38:34,760 --> 00:38:35,920 If I push him further now, 580 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:38,160 he will be determined 581 00:38:38,240 --> 00:38:39,440 to exhaust his troops 582 00:38:40,160 --> 00:38:41,560 and become a burden to Xiao Lin. 583 00:38:41,640 --> 00:38:42,680 Am I despicable 584 00:38:43,480 --> 00:38:44,720 for doing so? 585 00:38:53,800 --> 00:38:54,760 All is fair in war. 586 00:38:55,600 --> 00:38:57,240 The sooner we end the war, 587 00:38:57,840 --> 00:38:59,400 the sooner our people can live in peace. 588 00:39:02,680 --> 00:39:03,600 General Ye. 589 00:39:04,680 --> 00:39:06,800 Since you grew up in the palace, 590 00:39:06,880 --> 00:39:07,960 who do you think 591 00:39:08,680 --> 00:39:11,200 is the far superior between the Sheng Kingdom's princes 592 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:13,080 and me? 593 00:39:18,120 --> 00:39:19,520 Feel free to speak at ease. 594 00:39:21,720 --> 00:39:24,440 In terms of strategy and wisdom, 595 00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:26,320 you are inferior to none. 596 00:39:26,400 --> 00:39:28,000 However, since Xiao Lin and his brothers 597 00:39:28,080 --> 00:39:30,000 have been educated well by knowledgeable scholars, 598 00:39:30,080 --> 00:39:31,680 you may be inferior to them 599 00:39:33,880 --> 00:39:35,160 in terms of state affairs. 600 00:39:49,960 --> 00:39:50,880 Nian Baiyu. 601 00:39:50,960 --> 00:39:52,000 At your service. 602 00:39:52,520 --> 00:39:55,280 Summon all the great scholars in the nation 603 00:39:55,360 --> 00:39:56,880 to give me lessons starting tomorrow. 604 00:39:57,800 --> 00:39:58,680 Your Majesty. 605 00:39:58,760 --> 00:40:01,200 These old scholars have served the Jing Kingdom all their lives. 606 00:40:01,280 --> 00:40:02,600 They can be obstinate. 607 00:40:02,680 --> 00:40:04,240 I'm afraid they won't come. 608 00:40:04,800 --> 00:40:06,600 Those who disobey shall be sentenced to death. 609 00:40:12,280 --> 00:40:13,320 Your Majesty, 610 00:40:13,400 --> 00:40:14,560 are you absolutely certain? 611 00:40:17,280 --> 00:40:18,360 It's only to scare them. 612 00:40:21,760 --> 00:40:22,800 I will do it right away. 613 00:40:39,640 --> 00:40:41,280 If there are no objections, 614 00:40:41,960 --> 00:40:43,320 let the lessons begin. 615 00:40:49,760 --> 00:40:51,760 Your Late Majesty! 616 00:40:52,960 --> 00:40:54,800 Your Late Majesty. 617 00:40:54,880 --> 00:40:56,800 I've been faithful all my life, 618 00:40:56,880 --> 00:41:00,080 yet I shall lose my loyalty today. 619 00:41:00,720 --> 00:41:04,760 I would rather die than be dishonorable. 620 00:41:08,800 --> 00:41:10,200 Are you all right, sir? 621 00:41:11,120 --> 00:41:12,600 Your head certainly is hard. 622 00:41:12,680 --> 00:41:14,320 You must have mastered Iron Head. 623 00:41:15,920 --> 00:41:16,760 Nian Baiyu. 624 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,760 Serve the gentlemen with some refreshments. 625 00:41:19,840 --> 00:41:22,040 We can start classes once this gentleman has cried enough. 626 00:41:22,120 --> 00:41:23,080 Yes, Your Majesty. 627 00:41:25,840 --> 00:41:27,480 Tantai Jin. 628 00:41:27,560 --> 00:41:30,720 You vicious monster! 629 00:41:30,800 --> 00:41:33,600 You've oppressed the loyal commoners and taken innocent lives! 630 00:41:33,680 --> 00:41:36,320 You're an outrage to the gods and people! 631 00:41:36,400 --> 00:41:38,800 Heaven forbid! 632 00:42:12,280 --> 00:42:13,400 Well said. 633 00:42:14,160 --> 00:42:15,320 Well said indeed. 634 00:42:16,080 --> 00:42:18,000 If what you say is true, 635 00:42:18,480 --> 00:42:21,320 that I'm so unfaithful, unfilial, 636 00:42:21,400 --> 00:42:23,400 ungrateful, and unrighteous, 637 00:42:23,960 --> 00:42:26,280 then maybe you should educate me 638 00:42:26,840 --> 00:42:29,880 and make it a great achievement 639 00:42:30,720 --> 00:42:32,640 to pass on to your descendants. 640 00:42:32,720 --> 00:42:34,800 You… 641 00:42:34,880 --> 00:42:37,280 You make my blood boil! 642 00:42:37,960 --> 00:42:40,600 What should we do? 643 00:42:41,160 --> 00:42:42,720 I'm so infuriated I could die! 644 00:42:43,200 --> 00:42:45,960 We've let His Late Majesty down. 645 00:42:46,040 --> 00:42:48,480 You're driving me crazy! 646 00:42:57,160 --> 00:43:01,840 "From the king to the masses, 647 00:43:01,920 --> 00:43:05,880 cultivating ourselves is inevitably the root of everything. 648 00:43:05,960 --> 00:43:07,640 If the root is ungoverned, 649 00:43:07,720 --> 00:43:10,600 all of which that follows shall be chaos. 650 00:43:10,680 --> 00:43:13,240 Resentment by whom respect is shown 651 00:43:13,320 --> 00:43:15,960 and respect by whom resentment is shown 652 00:43:16,040 --> 00:43:18,160 can never cease to exist. 653 00:43:19,160 --> 00:43:22,120 Our ancestors who illustrated virtue 654 00:43:22,200 --> 00:43:24,120 throughout the kingdom 655 00:43:24,200 --> 00:43:26,240 had to first govern their own states. 656 00:43:26,840 --> 00:43:29,000 In order to govern a state, 657 00:43:29,080 --> 00:43:31,360 they first had to manage their homes well. 658 00:43:32,040 --> 00:43:33,720 In order to manage their homes…" 659 00:43:37,080 --> 00:43:38,000 I'm sorry. 660 00:43:49,560 --> 00:43:50,840 Why are you stopping? 661 00:43:50,920 --> 00:43:52,720 -Go on. -Yes, Your Majesty. 662 00:43:53,440 --> 00:43:55,120 "From the king 663 00:43:55,200 --> 00:43:57,720 -You too. Go on. -to the masses, 664 00:43:58,360 --> 00:43:59,920 if the root is ungoverned, 665 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:02,920 -all that follows shall be chaos." -Watch it. 666 00:44:03,840 --> 00:44:06,120 {\an8}His Majesty's work relief policy 667 00:44:06,200 --> 00:44:07,480 {\an8}is simply wonderful. 668 00:44:08,120 --> 00:44:10,680 Now, the government policies are carried out effectively. 669 00:44:10,760 --> 00:44:14,080 His Majesty merely applies what he learns immediately. 670 00:44:17,840 --> 00:44:20,640 Before, Tantai Minglang's severe laws 671 00:44:20,720 --> 00:44:22,200 made the people boil with resentment. 672 00:44:22,280 --> 00:44:25,240 Now, they've been abolished by Your Majesty's order. 673 00:44:27,040 --> 00:44:28,920 His Majesty has decreed. 674 00:44:29,000 --> 00:44:32,000 The neighboring nations of the Jing and Sheng Kingdoms 675 00:44:33,760 --> 00:44:37,560 were once unified with the same streets and same books. 676 00:44:37,640 --> 00:44:39,920 Yet due to the tyrannical rule in the Sheng Kingdom today, 677 00:44:40,000 --> 00:44:42,680 their people have taken refuge in the Jing Kingdom. 678 00:44:42,760 --> 00:44:45,560 Local officials must welcome the refugees kindly 679 00:44:45,640 --> 00:44:46,720 without exceptions. 680 00:44:46,800 --> 00:44:50,240 Anyone from the Sheng Kingdom can settle down in our kingdom. 681 00:44:50,320 --> 00:44:54,040 May our kingdom be in peace and stability! 682 00:44:56,720 --> 00:44:59,360 Tantai Jin, you've gone too far. 683 00:44:59,440 --> 00:45:01,240 I'll make you pay! 684 00:45:02,760 --> 00:45:03,640 Your Majesty. 685 00:45:03,720 --> 00:45:05,680 A woman has presented a token. 686 00:45:05,760 --> 00:45:07,600 She has a proposition for you. 687 00:45:12,400 --> 00:45:13,760 This is a relic 688 00:45:13,840 --> 00:45:15,840 of the Jing Kingdom's royal family. 689 00:45:16,840 --> 00:45:17,920 Let her in. 690 00:45:23,760 --> 00:45:24,680 Your Majesty. 691 00:45:34,240 --> 00:45:36,080 Tantai Minglang has lost his power. 692 00:45:36,160 --> 00:45:37,880 What can he do for me? 693 00:45:39,080 --> 00:45:41,640 Have you ever heard of the puppeteering spell? 694 00:45:42,480 --> 00:45:45,840 My master has mastered the craft to build a Nether Puppet Army. 695 00:45:45,920 --> 00:45:48,160 All we need now is men. 696 00:45:49,600 --> 00:45:52,640 What we have most in the Sheng Kingdom are men. 697 00:45:53,560 --> 00:45:54,760 Thank you, Your Majesty. 698 00:45:55,520 --> 00:45:56,520 In time, 699 00:45:57,080 --> 00:45:58,720 I guarantee this Nether Puppet Army 700 00:45:58,800 --> 00:46:02,000 will be the answer to all your troubles. 701 00:46:05,080 --> 00:46:06,560 These are Yiyue Tribe's occult arts. 702 00:46:07,160 --> 00:46:08,560 You need to practice more 703 00:46:08,640 --> 00:46:09,960 to enhance your power. 704 00:47:06,840 --> 00:47:08,960 Tantai Jin has been working so hard lately. 705 00:47:09,680 --> 00:47:11,040 He toils away from day to night. 706 00:47:11,880 --> 00:47:13,440 Even his clothes have become loose. 707 00:47:14,000 --> 00:47:16,080 I should make more good food to keep him fit. 708 00:47:31,200 --> 00:47:34,240 "Tantai Jin." 709 00:47:38,200 --> 00:47:39,200 Nian Baiyu, 710 00:47:39,720 --> 00:47:42,120 drag Ye Xiwu out of here. 711 00:48:08,520 --> 00:48:10,440 Neither has it shrunk 712 00:48:11,400 --> 00:48:12,880 nor has it grown. 713 00:48:13,440 --> 00:48:16,040 Should I spend more time with Little Devil God? 714 00:48:17,760 --> 00:48:20,920 When is this going to end? 715 00:48:24,560 --> 00:48:27,200 Are you going to hang yourself? 716 00:48:32,040 --> 00:48:34,680 How can I make Tantai Jin admire me more? 717 00:48:34,760 --> 00:48:36,200 I guessed it. 718 00:48:36,280 --> 00:48:37,880 You just show yourself before him. 719 00:48:37,960 --> 00:48:39,160 That won't work. 720 00:48:39,800 --> 00:48:42,680 From tomorrow on, you can just stay away from him. 721 00:48:42,760 --> 00:48:44,080 That's how a man is. 722 00:48:44,160 --> 00:48:47,120 If you ignore him, he will care more. 723 00:48:48,200 --> 00:48:50,800 Won't I seem mean doing that? 724 00:48:52,840 --> 00:48:54,320 Are you trying to cheat him 725 00:48:54,400 --> 00:48:55,840 or fall in love with him? 726 00:49:02,120 --> 00:49:03,320 I… 727 00:49:04,760 --> 00:49:06,480 I certainly don't mean it, 728 00:49:08,160 --> 00:49:09,560 but I have to make him admire me. 729 00:49:09,640 --> 00:49:10,960 The more, the better. 730 00:49:11,040 --> 00:49:13,560 So that's it. Just take my word. 731 00:49:37,440 --> 00:49:39,800 When will I gather all nine? 732 00:49:42,440 --> 00:49:47,040 Perhaps I should try what Pianran said. 733 00:49:47,600 --> 00:49:48,680 Retreat to advance. 734 00:49:49,280 --> 00:49:50,600 Maybe it will work. 735 00:50:14,760 --> 00:50:16,600 Why did you call me here, Your Majesty? 736 00:50:16,680 --> 00:50:18,440 And when can I have 737 00:50:18,520 --> 00:50:20,160 that half a day off? 738 00:50:20,240 --> 00:50:22,080 I call you here today 739 00:50:22,160 --> 00:50:23,440 to consult you about something. 740 00:50:24,160 --> 00:50:25,160 If you answer it well, 741 00:50:25,840 --> 00:50:28,200 you can have a day off tomorrow. 742 00:50:28,760 --> 00:50:29,960 All right. Spit it out. 743 00:50:39,200 --> 00:50:40,600 There's something in this world 744 00:50:40,680 --> 00:50:42,240 that can make you feel so embarrassed? 745 00:50:42,320 --> 00:50:43,440 Just spit it out. 746 00:50:45,280 --> 00:50:48,040 Ye Xiwu hasn't served me for two days. 747 00:50:48,120 --> 00:50:48,960 What? 748 00:50:49,640 --> 00:50:51,960 Do you miss her? 749 00:50:56,160 --> 00:50:58,760 Ye Xiwu is a royal servant and is fed by the court. 750 00:50:58,840 --> 00:51:00,680 Shouldn't she fulfill her duties? 751 00:51:00,760 --> 00:51:02,600 Then you should find her, 752 00:51:02,680 --> 00:51:03,520 -not me. -I… 753 00:51:03,600 --> 00:51:04,720 I'm so busy. I have to go. 754 00:51:04,800 --> 00:51:05,840 Stop right there. 755 00:51:15,280 --> 00:51:16,160 A few days ago, 756 00:51:16,760 --> 00:51:19,240 she told me that she liked me. 757 00:51:19,320 --> 00:51:21,840 That's why she cooked for me day after day. 758 00:51:22,400 --> 00:51:23,760 Since she has been absent, 759 00:51:23,840 --> 00:51:24,720 does that mean 760 00:51:25,480 --> 00:51:26,680 she doesn't like me anymore? 761 00:51:28,560 --> 00:51:30,120 Most likely. 762 00:51:33,000 --> 00:51:33,960 I thought… 763 00:51:34,040 --> 00:51:36,000 I thought she liked being around me. 764 00:51:38,120 --> 00:51:39,240 My gosh. 765 00:51:40,200 --> 00:51:41,440 You bad men… 766 00:51:44,800 --> 00:51:46,040 You men 767 00:51:46,120 --> 00:51:48,200 are just too self-absorbed, aren't you? 768 00:51:48,840 --> 00:51:49,840 Let me ask you. 769 00:51:49,920 --> 00:51:52,240 If you want her to be like a mother 770 00:51:52,320 --> 00:51:54,920 who likes you and serves you every day, 771 00:51:55,520 --> 00:51:58,120 then what have you done for her? 772 00:51:58,200 --> 00:51:59,600 What gifts have you given her? 773 00:51:59,680 --> 00:52:02,000 How many sweet words have you expressed to her? 774 00:52:03,680 --> 00:52:04,560 See? 775 00:52:05,120 --> 00:52:06,920 This is the problem. 776 00:52:07,000 --> 00:52:11,720 However, there's always a way out. 777 00:52:13,680 --> 00:52:14,840 So what should I do? 778 00:52:16,480 --> 00:52:17,960 If she's absent from you, 779 00:52:18,640 --> 00:52:20,080 you can go seek her, right? 780 00:52:20,680 --> 00:52:21,560 Don't you 781 00:52:22,760 --> 00:52:24,120 like her? 782 00:52:26,520 --> 00:52:28,240 Can I 783 00:52:29,320 --> 00:52:30,280 like her?