1 00:00:06,030 --> 00:00:16,170 {\an8}[Eastern Palace] 2 00:00:06,679 --> 00:00:07,580 Last night, 3 00:00:07,599 --> 00:00:11,119 Princess Consort had many drinks at Princess Ningshuang's place, 4 00:00:11,119 --> 00:00:13,460 and got in a fight with the Crown Prince till the small hours. 5 00:00:13,460 --> 00:00:15,660 His Highness is still asleep now. 6 00:00:15,769 --> 00:00:16,640 I have an urgent matter to report. 7 00:00:16,640 --> 00:00:18,440 Attendant Gao, may I trouble you 8 00:00:18,460 --> 00:00:20,140 to wake His Highness up? 9 00:00:20,399 --> 00:00:21,280 Lord Gongsun, 10 00:00:21,600 --> 00:00:23,219 are you trying to get me in trouble? 11 00:00:23,219 --> 00:00:24,920 You know how angry 12 00:00:24,949 --> 00:00:26,679 when His Highness is awakened. 13 00:00:26,760 --> 00:00:28,480 This is a pressing emergency 14 00:00:28,519 --> 00:00:30,649 that concerns His Highness's safety. 15 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:32,030 If something goes wrong, 16 00:00:32,030 --> 00:00:33,340 can you bear the consequences? 17 00:00:33,340 --> 00:00:34,539 Is it that serious? 18 00:00:37,420 --> 00:00:38,299 Listen, 19 00:00:38,520 --> 00:00:40,320 it's about Huo Xiangjiu. She... 20 00:00:43,179 --> 00:00:43,979 You wait here. 21 00:00:50,600 --> 00:00:51,420 Your Highness, 22 00:00:51,420 --> 00:00:52,939 has His Highness got up yet? 23 00:00:52,939 --> 00:00:54,670 I have an urgent report to give. 24 00:00:56,369 --> 00:00:57,890 You need to wait till he wakes up. 25 00:00:57,890 --> 00:00:59,450 All will be too late by then! 26 00:01:01,350 --> 00:01:02,609 Out of my way! 27 00:01:02,649 --> 00:01:04,049 Why are you so annoying? 28 00:01:24,099 --> 00:01:24,959 Your Highness? 29 00:01:38,739 --> 00:01:39,599 Your Highness. 30 00:01:41,019 --> 00:01:41,879 Your Highness? 31 00:01:55,680 --> 00:01:56,759 That gave me quite a fright, 32 00:01:56,759 --> 00:01:57,519 Your Highness. 33 00:01:57,519 --> 00:01:58,629 What is it now? 34 00:01:58,759 --> 00:01:59,319 Your Highness, 35 00:01:59,319 --> 00:02:00,920 I have an important issue to report. 36 00:02:00,920 --> 00:02:02,000 What's so urgent 37 00:02:02,790 --> 00:02:05,090 that you must tell me before I get up? 38 00:02:05,629 --> 00:02:06,959 Lord Gongsun has found out 39 00:02:06,959 --> 00:02:09,038 that Huo Xiangjiu is the daughter of Huo Zhongren, 40 00:02:09,038 --> 00:02:11,080 the registrar of the Bronze County. 41 00:02:30,229 --> 00:02:33,750 {\an8}[Eternal Love of the Fox] 42 00:04:29,250 --> 00:04:30,050 Have you had 43 00:04:30,160 --> 00:04:31,560 enough of hangovers yet? 44 00:04:32,220 --> 00:04:34,480 What does this have to do with hangovers? 45 00:04:34,620 --> 00:04:35,939 You never eat on time 46 00:04:36,399 --> 00:04:37,720 or have regular meals. 47 00:04:38,149 --> 00:04:40,129 How can it not affect your health? 48 00:04:40,908 --> 00:04:42,089 I'm quite young. 49 00:04:42,110 --> 00:04:43,970 What could possibly happen to me? 50 00:04:43,970 --> 00:04:44,810 Besides, 51 00:04:44,990 --> 00:04:46,189 even if I get sick, 52 00:04:46,319 --> 00:04:47,920 I'll be healed by you, right? 53 00:04:48,170 --> 00:04:49,089 Just now, 54 00:04:49,300 --> 00:04:51,230 you simply held my hands like this, 55 00:04:51,329 --> 00:04:52,870 and I immediately got well. 56 00:04:54,579 --> 00:04:56,319 Don't underestimate the power of handholding. 57 00:04:56,319 --> 00:04:57,899 Hands connect to one's energy base. 58 00:04:57,899 --> 00:04:58,829 The five fingers 59 00:04:58,939 --> 00:05:00,800 correspond to the Five Elements. 60 00:05:01,470 --> 00:05:02,769 Two people's interlaced fingers 61 00:05:02,769 --> 00:05:04,500 forge the union of the Five Elements in them. 62 00:05:04,500 --> 00:05:05,560 When that happens, 63 00:05:05,779 --> 00:05:07,040 renewed vigor arises. 64 00:05:08,709 --> 00:05:09,629 Nonsense. 65 00:05:09,810 --> 00:05:11,970 Isn't the compatibility 66 00:05:12,459 --> 00:05:13,819 of two people's Five Elements 67 00:05:13,819 --> 00:05:15,290 decided by their birth charts? 68 00:05:15,290 --> 00:05:16,730 Regardless of birth charts, 69 00:05:16,730 --> 00:05:17,949 once two people's fingers interlock, 70 00:05:17,949 --> 00:05:20,279 the Five Elements in them just harmonize. 71 00:05:20,639 --> 00:05:21,839 Does handholding... 72 00:05:22,529 --> 00:05:23,560 really have that much power? 73 00:05:23,560 --> 00:05:24,360 Of course. 74 00:05:24,459 --> 00:05:25,589 When hands are held, 75 00:05:25,769 --> 00:05:27,810 many things can be achieved. 76 00:05:28,550 --> 00:05:30,629 What kinds of things? 77 00:05:31,540 --> 00:05:32,420 A wide range 78 00:05:33,240 --> 00:05:34,199 of things. 79 00:05:42,860 --> 00:05:43,658 Mom, 80 00:05:44,019 --> 00:05:45,620 since I'm a nine-tailed fox, 81 00:05:45,860 --> 00:05:46,658 I will 82 00:05:46,699 --> 00:05:48,759 certainly marry foxes in the future. 83 00:05:49,379 --> 00:05:51,399 These are all your daughters-in-law. 84 00:05:51,399 --> 00:05:53,189 They'll give birth to many little foxes 85 00:05:53,189 --> 00:05:54,769 as your grandchildren. 86 00:06:02,740 --> 00:06:03,459 Anything wrong? 87 00:06:03,459 --> 00:06:04,220 You pervert! 88 00:06:20,750 --> 00:06:22,350 What was that about? 89 00:06:26,970 --> 00:06:28,870 How terrifying! 90 00:06:29,579 --> 00:06:31,860 Why would I have that kind of thought? 91 00:06:39,050 --> 00:06:39,810 Le Ning? 92 00:06:42,750 --> 00:06:43,970 Who upset you? 93 00:07:46,480 --> 00:07:47,839 Where are you going? 94 00:07:54,790 --> 00:07:55,649 Your Highness, 95 00:07:56,480 --> 00:07:57,829 what can I do for you? 96 00:07:58,149 --> 00:07:59,908 You took advantage of me. 97 00:08:00,009 --> 00:08:02,009 You think you can just walk away? 98 00:08:03,060 --> 00:08:03,860 Your Highness 99 00:08:03,879 --> 00:08:05,060 must be mistaken. 100 00:08:05,240 --> 00:08:06,310 I'm a eunuch. How... 101 00:08:06,310 --> 00:08:07,439 You're not a eunuch. 102 00:08:30,160 --> 00:08:30,839 No, no, no. 103 00:08:31,439 --> 00:08:33,500 I couldn't have done anything to her. 104 00:08:33,529 --> 00:08:34,389 Your Highness, 105 00:08:34,960 --> 00:08:35,759 although... 106 00:08:35,990 --> 00:08:37,149 we are disheveled, 107 00:08:37,570 --> 00:08:39,288 at least we're still dressed. 108 00:08:39,408 --> 00:08:41,658 Obviously, nothing happened between us. 109 00:08:41,658 --> 00:08:43,840 Even though we didn't do anything sexual, 110 00:08:43,840 --> 00:08:45,240 we did lie in the same bed 111 00:08:46,049 --> 00:08:47,980 and have physical contact, right? 112 00:08:49,720 --> 00:08:50,600 On top of that, 113 00:08:50,980 --> 00:08:52,779 you're not castrated, which means 114 00:08:52,779 --> 00:08:54,190 you gained entry to the palace through deceit. 115 00:08:54,190 --> 00:08:56,389 That adds to the gravity of your crimes. 116 00:08:58,250 --> 00:08:59,129 Now, 117 00:08:59,350 --> 00:09:01,070 there are two options for you. 118 00:09:01,500 --> 00:09:02,500 One 119 00:09:03,019 --> 00:09:04,159 is death. 120 00:09:05,019 --> 00:09:06,220 The other one... 121 00:09:09,340 --> 00:09:09,940 I choose 122 00:09:09,990 --> 00:09:11,320 to go for a third option. 123 00:09:14,110 --> 00:09:15,029 Then your life 124 00:09:15,059 --> 00:09:16,730 will be in my hands. 125 00:09:17,539 --> 00:09:18,659 From now on, 126 00:09:18,779 --> 00:09:20,500 you must obey me. 127 00:09:21,159 --> 00:09:22,799 If I tell you to go east, 128 00:09:22,820 --> 00:09:24,059 you can't go west. 129 00:09:24,090 --> 00:09:25,519 If I ask you to drink, 130 00:09:25,720 --> 00:09:27,049 you can't do otherwise. 131 00:09:29,620 --> 00:09:30,899 All those... 132 00:09:31,919 --> 00:09:33,379 sound like slim pickings. 133 00:09:33,620 --> 00:09:34,620 Can Your Highness 134 00:09:34,769 --> 00:09:36,370 give me some leeway? 135 00:09:36,730 --> 00:09:37,889 This is as good as you can get. 136 00:09:37,889 --> 00:09:39,289 What more can you ask for? 137 00:09:41,980 --> 00:09:42,840 Your Highness, 138 00:09:43,649 --> 00:09:45,279 I helped with the reconciliation 139 00:09:45,279 --> 00:09:46,940 between you and the Old Madam. 140 00:09:47,240 --> 00:09:49,669 Given my contribution, slight though it was, can we both 141 00:09:49,669 --> 00:09:50,659 make a small compromise? 142 00:09:50,659 --> 00:09:51,659 What compromise? 143 00:09:51,850 --> 00:09:53,179 Let's pretend nothing happened. 144 00:09:53,179 --> 00:09:55,039 You call that a small compromise? 145 00:09:55,370 --> 00:09:56,230 Your Highness, 146 00:09:56,559 --> 00:09:59,029 countless people would love to do your bidding. 147 00:09:59,029 --> 00:10:00,289 Why must you choose me? 148 00:10:00,590 --> 00:10:02,279 Because you're fair-skinned. 149 00:10:02,279 --> 00:10:02,929 What? 150 00:10:03,019 --> 00:10:03,899 No more crap. 151 00:10:04,320 --> 00:10:05,929 Which option will you choose? 152 00:10:05,929 --> 00:10:07,460 If you choose the first one, 153 00:10:08,200 --> 00:10:11,200 I'll have Xiangjiu collect your dead body right away. 154 00:10:15,200 --> 00:10:16,440 What a vicious woman! 155 00:10:16,470 --> 00:10:17,830 Such a crafty devil! 156 00:10:18,720 --> 00:10:19,980 This vixen has me in her clutches now. 157 00:10:19,980 --> 00:10:21,710 I'll definitely suffer badly. 158 00:10:24,090 --> 00:10:26,549 Xiangjiu is on good terms with the princess. 159 00:10:26,720 --> 00:10:29,049 I should ask her to put in a good word for me. 160 00:10:29,360 --> 00:10:29,919 Right. 161 00:10:30,259 --> 00:10:31,720 I should talk to Xiangjiu. 162 00:10:34,139 --> 00:10:34,940 Master, 163 00:10:35,330 --> 00:10:36,809 I saw Huo Xiangjiu 164 00:10:37,129 --> 00:10:38,590 run out of the room like crazy. 165 00:10:38,590 --> 00:10:39,789 What did you do to her? 166 00:10:40,049 --> 00:10:41,649 What could I have done to her? 167 00:10:43,509 --> 00:10:45,110 Who knows what you did to her? 168 00:10:46,889 --> 00:10:47,470 Master! 169 00:10:48,809 --> 00:10:49,740 I plan to bring in 170 00:10:49,970 --> 00:10:51,929 some reliable dogs from outside the palace, 171 00:10:51,929 --> 00:10:53,929 make them smell datura, and have them 172 00:10:53,929 --> 00:10:56,059 conduct a search with us in the palace. 173 00:10:56,340 --> 00:10:57,889 It'll speed up our investigation. 174 00:10:57,889 --> 00:10:58,690 At the moment, 175 00:10:59,090 --> 00:10:59,840 there's a trickier task 176 00:10:59,840 --> 00:11:01,100 than finding Xiangjiu's father. 177 00:11:01,100 --> 00:11:02,080 What is it? 178 00:11:03,250 --> 00:11:04,049 Last night, 179 00:11:04,419 --> 00:11:05,820 I saw the Stomach Spirit. 180 00:11:07,779 --> 00:11:09,039 You stay away from her. 181 00:11:09,509 --> 00:11:10,590 Feng Mochen, 182 00:11:11,509 --> 00:11:13,070 I bet you know 183 00:11:13,659 --> 00:11:15,460 I'm not afraid of you. 184 00:11:20,830 --> 00:11:21,820 The Stomach Spirit? 185 00:11:21,820 --> 00:11:23,019 Why would she show up? 186 00:11:24,080 --> 00:11:25,879 Is she going after Huo Xiangjiu? 187 00:11:26,009 --> 00:11:26,450 Yes. 188 00:11:27,000 --> 00:11:28,409 Her target is exactly Xiangjiu. 189 00:11:28,409 --> 00:11:28,970 Oh my! 190 00:11:28,990 --> 00:11:29,720 T-T-This... 191 00:11:30,230 --> 00:11:30,690 is 192 00:11:30,710 --> 00:11:31,570 terrible news. 193 00:11:32,019 --> 00:11:33,279 The Stomach Spirit never appears without cause. 194 00:11:33,279 --> 00:11:35,740 Now that she's out on a hunt, Huo Xiangjiu... 195 00:11:36,470 --> 00:11:37,470 will be in danger. 196 00:11:48,250 --> 00:11:49,909 Is the information accurate? 197 00:11:50,240 --> 00:11:51,559 Yes, without a doubt. 198 00:11:53,450 --> 00:11:55,039 No wonder Huo Xiangjiu always 199 00:11:55,039 --> 00:11:56,639 meddles in others' affairs. 200 00:11:56,789 --> 00:11:58,860 It turns out she takes from her father. 201 00:11:58,860 --> 00:12:00,399 Look, my son 202 00:12:00,399 --> 00:12:01,799 simply seized some houses 203 00:12:01,799 --> 00:12:03,139 and abducted a few women 204 00:12:03,159 --> 00:12:04,840 in the Bronze County. 205 00:12:05,399 --> 00:12:07,120 He didn't lay a hand on 206 00:12:07,149 --> 00:12:08,789 Huo Zhongren's house or his daughter. 207 00:12:08,789 --> 00:12:10,309 Why did Huo have to intervene? 208 00:12:10,309 --> 00:12:13,110 He was just going out of his way to cause us trouble. 209 00:12:13,169 --> 00:12:14,330 What a hateful man. 210 00:12:15,679 --> 00:12:18,139 You shouldn't have fooled around with women 211 00:12:18,720 --> 00:12:20,710 before working in the royal palace. 212 00:12:20,710 --> 00:12:22,309 Your Highness, 213 00:12:22,490 --> 00:12:24,779 that's just what men do. 214 00:12:24,820 --> 00:12:25,730 I knew I wouldn't get to 215 00:12:25,730 --> 00:12:27,929 do that again once I entered the palace. 216 00:12:28,200 --> 00:12:29,399 Besides, 217 00:12:29,570 --> 00:12:30,750 that son of mine... 218 00:12:30,899 --> 00:12:32,600 How many sons do you have? 219 00:12:34,070 --> 00:12:35,830 Everyone has a past. 220 00:12:36,289 --> 00:12:37,029 That son of mine 221 00:12:37,029 --> 00:12:38,539 has been diligent in his duty 222 00:12:38,539 --> 00:12:39,539 to rake in money 223 00:12:39,570 --> 00:12:40,750 for Your Highness 224 00:12:40,789 --> 00:12:42,110 and Lord Gongsun, 225 00:12:42,129 --> 00:12:42,850 hasn't he? 226 00:12:43,529 --> 00:12:45,029 All the gold and silver he's got 227 00:12:45,029 --> 00:12:46,080 have been spent 228 00:12:46,110 --> 00:12:47,679 currying favor with officials 229 00:12:47,679 --> 00:12:49,610 and fending off the other princes. 230 00:12:49,639 --> 00:12:51,860 He hasn't kept a penny for himself! 231 00:12:52,539 --> 00:12:55,200 Huo Xiangjiu came to the palace with the purpose 232 00:12:55,340 --> 00:12:56,899 of finding her son... 233 00:12:57,740 --> 00:12:59,799 You interrupted my train of thought. 234 00:13:00,120 --> 00:13:01,840 She is looking for her father 235 00:13:02,600 --> 00:13:05,120 Huo Zhongren, who vanished into thin air 236 00:13:05,570 --> 00:13:07,929 right after infiltrating the palace. 237 00:13:08,600 --> 00:13:09,879 Lord Gongsun, 238 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:11,659 did you do something to... 239 00:13:15,009 --> 00:13:17,269 Attendant Gao, watch your mouth. 240 00:13:20,879 --> 00:13:22,649 Although Huo Zhongren 241 00:13:22,669 --> 00:13:24,379 is a low-ranking official, 242 00:13:24,710 --> 00:13:26,909 he was appointed to his job by the court. 243 00:13:27,269 --> 00:13:29,389 How would I dare to kill him at will? 244 00:13:31,809 --> 00:13:33,169 Lord Gongsun. 245 00:13:36,059 --> 00:13:37,470 If my father were dead, 246 00:13:38,679 --> 00:13:40,820 I wouldn't hesitate to eliminate my opponents 247 00:13:40,820 --> 00:13:42,620 and stain the palace with blood. 248 00:13:44,059 --> 00:13:45,860 But my father is still alive now. 249 00:13:46,340 --> 00:13:47,700 I have no choice but 250 00:13:48,210 --> 00:13:50,009 to succumb to many constraints. 251 00:13:51,299 --> 00:13:52,820 How very odd. 252 00:13:53,399 --> 00:13:54,860 Neither did Your Highness 253 00:13:55,269 --> 00:13:57,269 nor Lord Gongsun kill Huo Zhongren. 254 00:13:58,149 --> 00:14:00,149 Why is he, or a trace of him, 255 00:14:00,259 --> 00:14:01,379 nowhere to be found 256 00:14:01,409 --> 00:14:03,740 in the palace at all? 257 00:14:05,299 --> 00:14:09,500 In fact, compared to Huo Zhongren, Huo Xiangjiu is a bigger threat to us now. 258 00:14:10,259 --> 00:14:12,279 If she ever finds out 259 00:14:12,309 --> 00:14:14,120 your son's connection to us, 260 00:14:14,460 --> 00:14:16,409 she will surely hold us accountable 261 00:14:16,409 --> 00:14:18,299 for Huo Zhongren's disappearance. 262 00:14:18,299 --> 00:14:20,289 What's worse, Lord Feng has her back now. 263 00:14:20,289 --> 00:14:21,519 Even Princess Ningshuang 264 00:14:21,519 --> 00:14:23,340 has become close friends with her. 265 00:14:23,340 --> 00:14:25,519 We'll be in for a real disaster. 266 00:14:26,600 --> 00:14:27,659 In the beginning, 267 00:14:29,090 --> 00:14:31,690 I meant to get Huo Xiangjiu to our side. 268 00:14:32,980 --> 00:14:34,120 But now it seems 269 00:14:34,740 --> 00:14:36,080 we have to silence her forever. 270 00:14:36,080 --> 00:14:37,879 But she's always with Lord Feng. 271 00:14:38,379 --> 00:14:39,980 I'm afraid it's not that easy 272 00:14:41,019 --> 00:14:42,519 to get rid of her for good. 273 00:14:43,889 --> 00:14:44,809 Killing 274 00:14:45,730 --> 00:14:47,259 becomes effortless 275 00:14:49,820 --> 00:14:51,899 with the right weapon. 276 00:14:56,009 --> 00:14:58,570 Your Highness sounds very confident. 277 00:14:58,809 --> 00:14:59,700 Has 278 00:15:00,470 --> 00:15:02,750 the right weapon been found yet? 279 00:15:05,139 --> 00:15:06,139 Princess Consort 280 00:15:06,940 --> 00:15:08,590 had a drinking party with Feng Mochen, 281 00:15:08,590 --> 00:15:11,850 Huo Xiangjiu, and others at Ningshuang Palace last night. 282 00:15:14,620 --> 00:15:15,740 This proves 283 00:15:16,179 --> 00:15:18,379 she has gained trust from those people. 284 00:15:18,440 --> 00:15:19,320 And trust... 285 00:15:24,070 --> 00:15:25,889 is the best weapon of all. 286 00:15:31,809 --> 00:15:33,129 Come on, piggy. 287 00:15:33,159 --> 00:15:34,090 Have some melon. 288 00:15:34,309 --> 00:15:36,309 Look how much my baby is enjoying it. 289 00:15:42,350 --> 00:15:43,149 Red Dragon, 290 00:15:43,620 --> 00:15:44,419 this is 291 00:15:44,779 --> 00:15:46,419 your salary for this month. 292 00:15:47,679 --> 00:15:48,480 Lady Zhao, 293 00:15:48,509 --> 00:15:50,240 why is it only 2 tales of silver? 294 00:15:50,899 --> 00:15:53,529 You were late for roll call 3 times this month. 295 00:15:53,549 --> 00:15:55,070 I was only late for 3 days. 296 00:15:55,100 --> 00:15:57,500 How could you deduct 3 taels from my salary? 297 00:15:57,570 --> 00:15:59,960 You can't take out your frustration on me for being punished 298 00:15:59,960 --> 00:16:01,139 by Lord Feng and the Crown Prince. 299 00:16:01,139 --> 00:16:02,460 Cut that nonsense! 300 00:16:02,490 --> 00:16:03,669 Only 2 taels of silver for you. 301 00:16:03,669 --> 00:16:04,730 Take it or leave it. 302 00:16:04,740 --> 00:16:05,570 Go away if you don't want it. 303 00:16:05,570 --> 00:16:06,370 Next! 304 00:16:06,389 --> 00:16:07,230 I'll take it. 305 00:16:09,340 --> 00:16:10,149 Piggy, come on. 306 00:16:10,149 --> 00:16:11,080 Have some melon. 307 00:16:15,539 --> 00:16:17,039 The Mentor of Virtue, Compassion, Benevolence, Rectitude, 308 00:16:17,039 --> 00:16:18,620 Harmony, Wellness, Nurturance, Felicity, 309 00:16:18,620 --> 00:16:19,990 Illumination, Preparedness, Solemnity, Humanity, 310 00:16:19,990 --> 00:16:22,210 Reverence, Admiration, Dedication, and Nobility 311 00:16:22,210 --> 00:16:23,279 has arrived. 312 00:16:26,139 --> 00:16:27,190 It's the Mentor. 313 00:16:32,620 --> 00:16:33,490 One Bam? 314 00:16:41,500 --> 00:16:42,639 Greetings, Mentor. 315 00:16:42,830 --> 00:16:44,529 Greetings, Mentor. 316 00:16:52,139 --> 00:16:52,940 Step aside. 317 00:16:58,580 --> 00:16:59,379 Mentor, 318 00:16:59,730 --> 00:17:01,850 you've risen to prominence now. 319 00:17:01,950 --> 00:17:04,269 You've not only gained Lord Feng's favor, 320 00:17:04,269 --> 00:17:05,250 but also 321 00:17:05,269 --> 00:17:06,660 fraternized with the overweening 322 00:17:06,660 --> 00:17:08,098 Princess Ningshuang. 323 00:17:09,618 --> 00:17:10,640 I heard that you had 324 00:17:10,640 --> 00:17:12,269 a drinking party with Princess Consort 325 00:17:12,269 --> 00:17:13,630 last night. 326 00:17:13,818 --> 00:17:14,940 As I said before, 327 00:17:15,118 --> 00:17:15,759 clearly, 328 00:17:15,759 --> 00:17:16,710 you have the look of someone 329 00:17:16,710 --> 00:17:18,240 bound for wealth and prosperity, 330 00:17:18,240 --> 00:17:20,150 which indicates you'll succeed sooner or later. 331 00:17:20,150 --> 00:17:21,348 I was right, wasn't I? 332 00:17:22,029 --> 00:17:22,828 Enough! 333 00:17:22,960 --> 00:17:23,759 Knock it off. 334 00:17:24,078 --> 00:17:25,039 Last month, 335 00:17:25,160 --> 00:17:26,660 I worked here for 15 days. 336 00:17:27,240 --> 00:17:29,779 Shouldn't I be paid for that? 337 00:17:29,809 --> 00:17:30,710 Yes, of course. 338 00:17:30,740 --> 00:17:31,779 I heard... 339 00:17:32,210 --> 00:17:35,029 you boldly withheld Le Ning's salary. Was that so? 340 00:17:35,650 --> 00:17:36,609 Mentor, 341 00:17:36,680 --> 00:17:37,589 you got it wrong. 342 00:17:37,589 --> 00:17:38,180 It wasn't like that. 343 00:17:38,180 --> 00:17:39,599 I just made a calculation error 344 00:17:39,599 --> 00:17:40,200 back then. 345 00:17:40,519 --> 00:17:41,250 Here you are. 346 00:17:41,279 --> 00:17:42,900 Your salary, 5 taels of silver. 347 00:17:42,900 --> 00:17:44,230 It's yours now, Mentor. 348 00:17:44,589 --> 00:17:45,990 Mentor... 349 00:17:47,759 --> 00:17:48,559 Oh, right. 350 00:17:49,529 --> 00:17:50,329 Mentor, 351 00:17:50,390 --> 00:17:52,349 Le Ning is a good friend of yours. 352 00:17:52,380 --> 00:17:53,259 This is for Le Ning. 353 00:17:53,259 --> 00:17:54,000 Le Ning, come here! 354 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,599 Take it. 355 00:17:55,430 --> 00:17:56,630 Thank you, Lady Zhao. 356 00:17:58,440 --> 00:17:59,119 That's not right, 357 00:17:59,119 --> 00:17:59,670 Lady Zhao. 358 00:17:59,670 --> 00:18:01,880 Mentor got full pay for finishing half a month's work. 359 00:18:01,880 --> 00:18:02,980 I was only late for 3 days, 360 00:18:02,980 --> 00:18:05,440 yet more than half of my salary was deducted. 361 00:18:05,559 --> 00:18:07,289 How dare you compare yourself with Mentor? 362 00:18:07,289 --> 00:18:09,420 Do you think I'm abusing my power here? 363 00:18:10,430 --> 00:18:12,630 I've always been a fair and just administrator. 364 00:18:12,630 --> 00:18:14,130 Mentor did 2 maids' work 365 00:18:14,150 --> 00:18:15,140 when she worked here. 366 00:18:15,140 --> 00:18:15,769 The salaries 367 00:18:15,769 --> 00:18:16,849 for 2 people working 15 days 368 00:18:16,849 --> 00:18:18,000 amount to 5 taels, and 30 days to 10. 369 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,299 Mentor spent 15 days working here, 370 00:18:19,299 --> 00:18:20,180 so her pay is 5 taels. 371 00:18:20,180 --> 00:18:21,289 Aren't I being fair? 372 00:18:21,289 --> 00:18:22,170 Aren't I? 373 00:18:23,710 --> 00:18:24,390 Lady Zhao! 374 00:18:25,730 --> 00:18:26,690 Come with me. 375 00:18:27,400 --> 00:18:27,900 Yes. 376 00:18:36,750 --> 00:18:37,390 Move! 377 00:19:07,380 --> 00:19:08,170 Shut up! 378 00:19:08,970 --> 00:19:11,039 Don't you speak ill of my good friend. 379 00:19:12,700 --> 00:19:13,859 The two of us are... 380 00:19:14,440 --> 00:19:16,720 -kindred spirits. -Kindred spirits. 381 00:19:18,849 --> 00:19:19,529 Crazy dog. 382 00:19:19,559 --> 00:19:20,500 Where is Xiangjiu? 383 00:19:20,500 --> 00:19:21,359 She's not here. 384 00:19:21,650 --> 00:19:22,710 Where has she gone? 385 00:19:23,019 --> 00:19:23,950 How would I know? 386 00:19:27,900 --> 00:19:29,630 Why does she have to run around? 387 00:19:30,730 --> 00:19:31,930 You really are 388 00:19:31,960 --> 00:19:33,490 shameless and despicable. 389 00:19:33,900 --> 00:19:37,430 How can you drool over another woman when you're already with one? 390 00:19:37,430 --> 00:19:39,089 What kind of nonsense is that? 391 00:19:39,690 --> 00:19:42,289 I didn't share a bed with Princess Ningshuang. 392 00:19:43,269 --> 00:19:44,869 I meant Xiangjiu and Le Ning. 393 00:19:45,720 --> 00:19:47,849 Why is Princess Ningshuang involved? 394 00:19:49,069 --> 00:19:49,869 She's not. 395 00:19:50,579 --> 00:19:52,640 The princess is by no means involved. 396 00:19:55,099 --> 00:19:55,609 Besides, 397 00:19:55,609 --> 00:19:57,269 how is Le Ning part of this now? 398 00:19:57,819 --> 00:19:59,299 Le Ning has a crush on you. 399 00:19:59,480 --> 00:20:01,089 Don't tell me you didn't know. 400 00:20:01,089 --> 00:20:02,539 What does she have to do with me? 401 00:20:02,539 --> 00:20:03,539 I'm not into her. 402 00:20:03,839 --> 00:20:05,170 You're not into Le Ning? 403 00:20:05,390 --> 00:20:06,650 Are you insane or what? 404 00:20:06,819 --> 00:20:08,299 Le Ning is wonderful. Why don't you like her? 405 00:20:08,299 --> 00:20:10,660 Do you mean those who aren't into Le Ning are all insane? 406 00:20:10,660 --> 00:20:11,509 Then are you insane? 407 00:20:11,509 --> 00:20:12,509 Of course I'm not. 408 00:20:18,009 --> 00:20:19,069 So you're into her? 409 00:20:20,490 --> 00:20:21,509 A dog's love 410 00:20:21,539 --> 00:20:23,140 is different from a human's. 411 00:20:23,569 --> 00:20:25,049 The notion of love in the human world 412 00:20:25,049 --> 00:20:26,049 is far too narrow. 413 00:20:27,160 --> 00:20:28,079 Then tell me. 414 00:20:28,359 --> 00:20:30,160 What's so great about your love? 415 00:20:31,230 --> 00:20:32,359 When I love someone, 416 00:20:32,559 --> 00:20:34,359 I devote my all and ask for nothing in return. 417 00:20:34,359 --> 00:20:36,059 As long as my loved one is happy, 418 00:20:36,059 --> 00:20:37,339 I am happy. 419 00:20:37,710 --> 00:20:39,369 As long as my loved one is fine, 420 00:20:39,559 --> 00:20:40,440 I am fine. 421 00:20:41,029 --> 00:20:43,029 It's just like how I treat my master. 422 00:20:44,279 --> 00:20:45,779 That's how dogs show affection. 423 00:20:45,779 --> 00:20:46,539 Of course! 424 00:20:46,819 --> 00:20:48,700 I can't be describing humans, can I? 425 00:20:48,700 --> 00:20:49,609 You lose your mind 426 00:20:49,609 --> 00:20:50,440 when you see a pretty face. 427 00:20:50,440 --> 00:20:51,160 You're easily swayed 428 00:20:50,900 --> 00:20:58,059 {\an8}[Fucang Palace] 429 00:20:51,230 --> 00:20:52,799 when you see money or beauties. 430 00:20:52,799 --> 00:20:53,670 You humans can never 431 00:20:53,670 --> 00:20:55,400 resist any kind of temptation. 432 00:20:56,930 --> 00:20:57,789 You're biased. 433 00:20:59,539 --> 00:21:01,269 Give me an objective view then. 434 00:21:02,190 --> 00:21:03,589 I can't speak for others, 435 00:21:03,849 --> 00:21:04,980 but at least I'm sure 436 00:21:05,289 --> 00:21:07,490 Xiangjiu is nothing like what you said. 437 00:21:07,839 --> 00:21:08,799 She is... 438 00:21:09,619 --> 00:21:10,619 a real accentric. 439 00:21:12,099 --> 00:21:13,500 She is a very nice person. 440 00:21:15,400 --> 00:21:17,059 There are too many bad people. 441 00:21:17,289 --> 00:21:19,349 So good people seem like eccentrics. 442 00:21:27,670 --> 00:21:29,259 Where on earth has Xiangjiu gone? 443 00:21:29,259 --> 00:21:30,250 How am I supposed to know? 444 00:21:30,250 --> 00:21:31,380 How can you not know? 445 00:21:31,430 --> 00:21:32,440 She and Master didn't even come back last night. 446 00:21:32,440 --> 00:21:34,299 How would I know where she's gone? 447 00:21:35,039 --> 00:21:36,900 The two of them were out all night? 448 00:21:37,599 --> 00:21:38,480 It had happened before. 449 00:21:38,480 --> 00:21:39,240 It had happened before? 450 00:21:39,240 --> 00:21:40,970 How many times has it occurred? 451 00:21:54,130 --> 00:21:59,230 {\an8}[Cold Dish: Heartbreaker] 452 00:21:59,349 --> 00:22:06,240 {\an8}[Imperial Servants Bureau] 453 00:21:59,480 --> 00:22:01,339 During all the time I stayed here, 454 00:22:02,240 --> 00:22:04,900 I not only worked diligently, 455 00:22:04,920 --> 00:22:07,089 but also often took on extra workload 456 00:22:07,319 --> 00:22:08,519 after working hours. 457 00:22:10,319 --> 00:22:12,009 Even so, 458 00:22:12,130 --> 00:22:14,460 never did we receive our salaries in full. 459 00:22:15,640 --> 00:22:17,140 But now, 460 00:22:17,460 --> 00:22:19,660 you've given me a whole month's salary 461 00:22:20,420 --> 00:22:22,819 for working for only 15 days here. 462 00:22:25,769 --> 00:22:26,779 I understand. 463 00:22:27,400 --> 00:22:28,359 I'll make up for your pay 464 00:22:28,359 --> 00:22:29,309 that was docked. 465 00:22:29,339 --> 00:22:30,059 Oh, right. 466 00:22:30,079 --> 00:22:31,759 Le Ning will have her deducted salary back 467 00:22:31,759 --> 00:22:32,819 -as well. -Really? 468 00:22:32,920 --> 00:22:33,519 Really. 469 00:22:33,599 --> 00:22:34,799 I always keep my word. 470 00:22:35,349 --> 00:22:35,950 Xiangjiu, 471 00:22:36,180 --> 00:22:37,539 that's quite a fortune. 472 00:22:37,680 --> 00:22:38,640 We'll be rich. 473 00:22:40,589 --> 00:22:41,319 What about 474 00:22:41,460 --> 00:22:43,410 the other maids treated unfairly by you? 475 00:22:43,410 --> 00:22:44,500 How amusing. 476 00:22:44,819 --> 00:22:46,190 They're just a bunch of servants. 477 00:22:46,190 --> 00:22:47,650 Why should I pay them back? 478 00:22:47,940 --> 00:22:49,819 Lady Zhao is way out of line! 479 00:22:50,180 --> 00:22:51,420 How could she do this? 480 00:22:52,170 --> 00:22:53,680 We've been running around at her beck and call, 481 00:22:53,680 --> 00:22:55,130 yet she repays us with malice! 482 00:22:55,130 --> 00:22:56,470 -Exactly. -Yeah. 483 00:22:56,500 --> 00:22:57,039 What an outrage. 484 00:22:57,039 --> 00:22:58,700 How can she treat us like this? 485 00:23:00,849 --> 00:23:03,549 Of all people, why do you compensate us only? 486 00:23:06,190 --> 00:23:06,990 Mentor, 487 00:23:07,490 --> 00:23:08,529 you know 488 00:23:08,680 --> 00:23:09,960 the answer, right? 489 00:23:10,730 --> 00:23:12,920 Don't you see you're of high status now? 490 00:23:12,920 --> 00:23:13,579 I will let 491 00:23:13,609 --> 00:23:15,130 your and Le Ning's names stay 492 00:23:15,130 --> 00:23:17,650 on the payroll of the Imperial Servants Bureau. 493 00:23:17,650 --> 00:23:19,299 But you don't need to work here at all. 494 00:23:19,299 --> 00:23:20,380 I'll still pay you 495 00:23:20,619 --> 00:23:21,619 your full salaries 496 00:23:21,619 --> 00:23:22,750 on time every month. 497 00:23:23,329 --> 00:23:24,160 I'm a real friend 498 00:23:24,160 --> 00:23:25,200 to you, aren't I? 499 00:23:26,160 --> 00:23:27,160 What a great idea. 500 00:23:27,180 --> 00:23:27,900 Xiangjiu, 501 00:23:27,930 --> 00:23:29,069 we'll get paid without working. 502 00:23:29,069 --> 00:23:31,259 Where else could we get such a good bargain? 503 00:23:31,259 --> 00:23:31,690 Be quiet. 504 00:23:31,690 --> 00:23:32,319 A bargain indeed. 505 00:23:32,319 --> 00:23:33,140 Lady Zhao, 506 00:23:33,170 --> 00:23:35,619 is this how you manage the Imperial Servants Bureau? 507 00:23:35,619 --> 00:23:36,420 Mentor, 508 00:23:36,710 --> 00:23:38,509 many others do the same thing. 509 00:23:38,710 --> 00:23:40,579 I don't care how other institutes are managed, 510 00:23:40,579 --> 00:23:41,980 but things in this bureau 511 00:23:42,069 --> 00:23:42,869 must change! 512 00:23:42,900 --> 00:23:43,599 What do you mean? 513 00:23:43,599 --> 00:23:44,730 Here's my decision. 514 00:23:47,460 --> 00:23:48,259 You must 515 00:23:48,859 --> 00:23:52,369 return all the salaries you withheld from everyone. 516 00:23:52,890 --> 00:23:53,890 From now on, 517 00:23:53,910 --> 00:23:55,109 pay what's due, 518 00:23:55,140 --> 00:23:56,339 not a penny less. 519 00:23:57,009 --> 00:23:59,140 Arbitrary deductions are forbidden. 520 00:23:59,279 --> 00:24:00,200 Also, you must not 521 00:24:00,200 --> 00:24:00,579 impose 522 00:24:00,579 --> 00:24:00,980 extra 523 00:24:01,009 --> 00:24:01,390 workload 524 00:24:01,390 --> 00:24:02,160 without reason! 525 00:24:02,160 --> 00:24:03,349 -Huo Xiangjiu! -What? 526 00:24:03,349 --> 00:24:04,900 You've only been in the powerful's good graces for a few days. 527 00:24:04,900 --> 00:24:06,500 You think you're a big shot now? 528 00:24:06,500 --> 00:24:07,759 You got where you are today 529 00:24:07,759 --> 00:24:09,509 by seducing Lord Feng and sleeping 530 00:24:09,509 --> 00:24:10,890 with His Grace, didn't you? 531 00:24:10,890 --> 00:24:12,019 That's ridiculous! 532 00:24:12,920 --> 00:24:14,279 You wretched woman! 533 00:24:14,329 --> 00:24:16,230 Even my mother has never hit me! 534 00:24:16,430 --> 00:24:17,579 They're fighting in there. 535 00:24:17,579 --> 00:24:19,259 We have to do something, right? 536 00:24:19,259 --> 00:24:20,220 Yeah. 537 00:24:20,299 --> 00:24:22,029 Of course we must do something. 538 00:24:22,390 --> 00:24:23,190 Let's go! 539 00:24:23,299 --> 00:24:26,059 -Go! -Go! 540 00:24:27,150 --> 00:24:28,690 Let go of Xiangjiu! 541 00:24:41,650 --> 00:24:43,400 Lady Zhao will pay us what she owes us. 542 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:45,180 We'll also receive salaries every month 543 00:24:45,180 --> 00:24:46,430 from now on without working. 544 00:24:46,430 --> 00:24:47,650 Isn't it nice? 545 00:24:48,650 --> 00:24:49,990 What about the others? 546 00:24:50,220 --> 00:24:52,049 How can we just sit back and watch Lady Zhao 547 00:24:52,049 --> 00:24:54,049 withhold the other maids' salaries? 548 00:24:54,049 --> 00:24:56,630 But Lady Zhao is offering us money with no strings attached. 549 00:24:56,630 --> 00:24:58,069 However, one day, 550 00:24:58,099 --> 00:24:59,039 we'll pay a steep price 551 00:24:59,039 --> 00:25:00,500 for accepting this money. 552 00:25:03,130 --> 00:25:03,930 That said, 553 00:25:04,109 --> 00:25:05,549 won't it be a waste 554 00:25:05,609 --> 00:25:06,539 of your current position 555 00:25:06,539 --> 00:25:08,400 if you don't take advantage of it? 556 00:25:09,609 --> 00:25:10,680 How about 557 00:25:10,700 --> 00:25:12,599 we help all those maids to get back 558 00:25:13,130 --> 00:25:14,589 their deducted salaries 559 00:25:14,700 --> 00:25:15,759 and strive for 560 00:25:15,789 --> 00:25:17,910 the rest time they deserve? 561 00:25:18,369 --> 00:25:19,230 Think about it. 562 00:25:19,369 --> 00:25:21,049 Seeking benefits for a group 563 00:25:21,130 --> 00:25:22,529 versus for oneself only— 564 00:25:22,849 --> 00:25:24,180 which holds more worth? 565 00:25:27,200 --> 00:25:28,579 I can't beat you in this argument. 566 00:25:28,579 --> 00:25:31,140 Anyway, I don't think it's wrong to gain as many benefits 567 00:25:31,140 --> 00:25:32,630 as possible for ourselves, as long as 568 00:25:32,630 --> 00:25:34,089 we're not harming others. 569 00:25:42,640 --> 00:25:44,140 When you bend the rules 570 00:25:44,160 --> 00:25:45,400 for profit, 571 00:25:45,740 --> 00:25:48,539 you're already damaging the interests of others. 572 00:25:48,779 --> 00:25:51,200 Fairness should be upheld not just to protect 573 00:25:51,200 --> 00:25:52,910 ourselves, but everyone. 574 00:25:54,819 --> 00:25:57,480 You may subvert fairness for personal gain now. 575 00:25:57,500 --> 00:25:58,559 But you will wind up 576 00:25:58,829 --> 00:26:02,160 being a victim yourself when some others do the same one day. 577 00:26:05,650 --> 00:26:06,450 Xiangjiu! 578 00:26:06,680 --> 00:26:07,220 W-What 579 00:26:07,240 --> 00:26:08,369 is going on with you? 580 00:26:09,660 --> 00:26:11,180 I apologize. Alright? 581 00:26:12,250 --> 00:26:13,190 Xiangjiu. 582 00:26:13,799 --> 00:26:14,660 Xiangjiu! 583 00:26:19,079 --> 00:26:23,170 {\an8}[Eastern Palace] 584 00:26:35,500 --> 00:26:36,299 Honey, 585 00:26:37,710 --> 00:26:39,240 you seem to be in a good mood. 586 00:26:46,039 --> 00:26:47,240 Are you still mad at me 587 00:26:48,470 --> 00:26:49,869 for what I did last night? 588 00:26:52,079 --> 00:26:54,359 Lovers' quarrels are soon mended. 589 00:26:55,059 --> 00:26:57,019 There's nothing to hold a grudge over. 590 00:26:57,019 --> 00:26:59,220 You're a man of great talent and vision. 591 00:26:59,299 --> 00:27:00,640 As your wife, 592 00:27:00,970 --> 00:27:02,730 how can I let you be distracted 593 00:27:02,779 --> 00:27:04,440 by a trivial matter like that? 594 00:27:04,940 --> 00:27:06,000 As the saying goes, 595 00:27:06,259 --> 00:27:07,559 a united couple 596 00:27:07,809 --> 00:27:09,049 is invincible. 597 00:27:11,579 --> 00:27:13,339 It seems last night's beating 598 00:27:13,970 --> 00:27:15,210 has really worked. 599 00:27:17,160 --> 00:27:18,559 It has worked quite well. 600 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:22,880 I heard 601 00:27:24,220 --> 00:27:26,170 your good friend fell ill. 602 00:27:27,069 --> 00:27:28,910 Why don't you pay a visit to her? 603 00:27:33,089 --> 00:27:35,269 Just an innocent visit? 604 00:27:48,349 --> 00:27:49,009 Put it here. 605 00:27:50,420 --> 00:27:51,619 Go and have some rest. 606 00:27:51,680 --> 00:27:53,210 I will take good care of her. 607 00:27:54,920 --> 00:27:55,519 Xiangjiu, 608 00:27:55,829 --> 00:27:57,109 get some good rest. 609 00:27:57,140 --> 00:27:58,670 I'll visit you again later. 610 00:28:05,339 --> 00:28:06,220 From today on, 611 00:28:06,680 --> 00:28:08,339 you need to take medicine on time every day. 612 00:28:08,339 --> 00:28:09,420 You'll have 3 meals a day, 613 00:28:09,420 --> 00:28:11,640 following the diet I designed for you. 614 00:28:12,009 --> 00:28:14,099 You must go to bed before 9 p.m. every night. 615 00:28:14,099 --> 00:28:14,910 Also, 616 00:28:15,099 --> 00:28:16,460 do not overeat. 617 00:28:16,490 --> 00:28:17,329 Do not get angry. 618 00:28:17,329 --> 00:28:18,269 Do not get sad. 619 00:28:24,329 --> 00:28:25,029 Then 620 00:28:25,059 --> 00:28:26,690 what's the point of living? 621 00:28:27,079 --> 00:28:28,349 Observing my instructions 622 00:28:28,349 --> 00:28:29,480 is your only choice. 623 00:28:29,519 --> 00:28:30,400 Why? 624 00:28:30,549 --> 00:28:31,869 You're in trouble now— 625 00:28:32,400 --> 00:28:34,079 a prominent life threat. 626 00:28:43,220 --> 00:28:45,150 {\an8}[Stomach Spirit] 627 00:28:46,269 --> 00:28:49,990 W-Why does she look exactly like me? 628 00:28:50,309 --> 00:28:50,950 She 629 00:28:51,269 --> 00:28:52,529 is the Stomach Spirit. 630 00:28:55,200 --> 00:28:57,420 Why is she in this condition? 631 00:28:57,829 --> 00:28:59,559 Do you remember what I told you? 632 00:29:02,349 --> 00:29:03,950 Flowers can become spirits? 633 00:29:05,400 --> 00:29:07,779 That kind of potential lies in everything. 634 00:29:07,779 --> 00:29:08,299 She 635 00:29:08,630 --> 00:29:09,710 is your stomach. 636 00:29:10,410 --> 00:29:11,890 My... what? 637 00:29:13,089 --> 00:29:14,529 Your own stomach. 638 00:29:21,200 --> 00:29:22,039 Now, 639 00:29:22,700 --> 00:29:24,210 I'm already failing. 640 00:29:25,950 --> 00:29:27,670 The moment I shut down 641 00:29:28,869 --> 00:29:30,150 will be the moment 642 00:29:30,750 --> 00:29:32,339 your life ends.