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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,100 --> 00:00:06,600 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:07,400 --> 00:00:10,600 ♫ Have you ever heard of ♫ 3 00:00:10,600 --> 00:00:14,200 ♫ the snow mountain’s cliff ♫ 4 00:00:14,200 --> 00:00:19,700 ♫ Once left people with lingering enchantments ♫ 5 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:23,900 ♫ Legend has it ♫ 6 00:00:23,900 --> 00:00:27,800 ♫ that there are treasures on it ♫ 7 00:00:27,800 --> 00:00:33,200 ♫ But there is also a hidden abyss ♫ 8 00:00:34,500 --> 00:00:38,000 ♫ The smart, foolish ♫ 9 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:41,400 ♫ and kind people ♫ 10 00:00:41,400 --> 00:00:48,200 ♫ are all people you’re familiar with ♫ 11 00:00:48,200 --> 00:00:52,000 ♫ On the mountain slope, on the cliff ♫ 12 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:55,000 ♫ on the cloudy peak ♫ 13 00:00:55,000 --> 00:01:00,500 ♫ on this secular world ♫ 14 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:18,400 ♫ Let the snowflakes swirl and flutter ♫ 15 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:35,000 Joy of Life 16 00:01:35,800 --> 00:01:38,200 Episode 37 17 00:01:39,800 --> 00:01:44,600 If you don't hide and get hit by rotten vegetables or shoes, it's also embarrassing. 18 00:01:44,600 --> 00:01:47,400 So no matter what, I'll lose national prestige anyway. 19 00:01:47,400 --> 00:01:51,000 I can't do anything about the people's anger either. 20 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:52,900 Lord Shen, you have good tricks up your sleeves. 21 00:01:52,900 --> 00:01:55,100 Lord Fan has misunderstood. 22 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,500 Stop for a while. 23 00:01:58,200 --> 00:01:59,900 Old Gao! 24 00:02:02,800 --> 00:02:05,400 The transport carriage at the back has a long stick covered in fabric. 25 00:02:05,400 --> 00:02:06,400 Bring it here. 26 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:08,300 Yes, my lord. 27 00:02:18,200 --> 00:02:19,900 My Lord. 28 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:25,200 Old Wang, drive the carriage steadier. 29 00:02:25,200 --> 00:02:26,900 Understood 30 00:02:53,400 --> 00:02:54,690 Everyone, 31 00:02:54,700 --> 00:02:58,800 this is the flag of Qing's 7th base camp. 32 00:02:58,800 --> 00:03:00,250 During the war on the border, 33 00:03:00,250 --> 00:03:02,800 the first flag to be mounted on Northern Qi's territory 34 00:03:02,800 --> 00:03:05,400 was this flag. 35 00:03:11,100 --> 00:03:13,800 Lord Fan, it's hard to control an angry mob. 36 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:16,900 I can't help you if you do this. 37 00:03:23,400 --> 00:03:26,000 Old Gao! Let me borrow your sword. 38 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,900 Ok 39 00:03:33,200 --> 00:03:34,600 Now, 40 00:03:35,200 --> 00:03:38,400 this war flag is going to enter your palace. 41 00:03:38,400 --> 00:03:40,900 It may even be a nice talk. 42 00:03:41,800 --> 00:03:43,800 Only weaklings speak too much 43 00:03:43,800 --> 00:03:47,800 If there is anyone brave enough, feel free to try and make me fall from this carriage roof 44 00:03:47,800 --> 00:03:49,600 and cut down this flag. 45 00:03:49,600 --> 00:03:54,700 Only, I fear there is no such person in Northern Qi. 46 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:07,900 I am Zhao Zhelin, from the Lion's Roar base of the Yulin Army. 47 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:27,700 Next 48 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:40,300 Your Highness, the Yulin Army reports that the Southern Qing's diplomat, Fan Xian, 49 00:04:40,300 --> 00:04:42,800 is standing on top of his carriage and provoking with his flag. 50 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:44,800 How rude and disrespectful was that! 51 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:48,600 I beg you to denounce him! 52 00:04:56,600 --> 00:04:57,800 Reporting to Your Highness, 53 00:04:57,800 --> 00:05:01,600 there's an emergency report from the border. Southern Qing's border armies have all simultaneously moved their bases 54 00:05:01,600 --> 00:05:06,200 30 miles forwards. They're stopped on the border now. 55 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:10,400 Aren't we negotiating? 56 00:05:10,400 --> 00:05:12,800 If a war breaks out, the civilians will be the ones to suffer. 57 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:16,400 The National Treasury is empty, we can't afford to fight another war. 58 00:05:23,800 --> 00:05:26,590 Your Highness, reports from the military unit state 59 00:05:26,590 --> 00:05:29,200 that the border soldiers' advance has wreaked havoc in Northern Qi. 60 00:05:29,200 --> 00:05:32,200 They mostly avoided us instead of against us. 61 00:05:32,200 --> 00:05:34,800 Tell the border armies to stay put. 62 00:05:34,800 --> 00:05:36,600 Do not advance, but also do not retreat. 63 00:05:36,600 --> 00:05:40,700 Then Northern Qi will be trembling with fear. 64 00:05:41,500 --> 00:05:43,700 Counting the days, 65 00:05:45,410 --> 00:05:48,990 Fan Xian should have reached Northern Qi's capital. 66 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:52,000 Should be so, if everything has run smoothly. 67 00:05:52,800 --> 00:05:56,200 Will he cause any trouble? 68 00:05:57,400 --> 00:06:02,400 Your Highness, the border soldiers' advance is for Fan Xian's sake? 69 00:06:04,400 --> 00:06:07,200 He is Qing's diplomat. 70 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:10,400 Even if he does cause trouble, 71 00:06:10,400 --> 00:06:14,100 he's got millions of border soldiers to support him. 72 00:06:29,200 --> 00:06:32,100 Good hit! Good! 73 00:06:59,400 --> 00:07:02,400 Does Lord Shen want to have a go? 74 00:07:03,600 --> 00:07:05,400 If there are any shameless people in the crowd, 75 00:07:05,400 --> 00:07:09,400 you can also ambush me. I'll just take it. 76 00:07:10,400 --> 00:07:13,000 Watch out my lord! 77 00:07:23,200 --> 00:07:26,400 He Daoren (Northern Qi's Level 9 Master) 78 00:07:29,200 --> 00:07:30,600 He Daoren 79 00:07:30,600 --> 00:07:33,000 The Investigation Bureau has records of him. He's level 9. 80 00:07:33,000 --> 00:07:34,800 Even a level 9 is blocking the road. 81 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:39,600 My Lord, the Cheng Jushu that you killed was his disciple. 82 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:46,400 Are you here to avenge your disciples death? 83 00:07:50,400 --> 00:07:52,200 My Lord! 84 00:08:09,400 --> 00:08:14,600 Nice Zhenqi. My next move will decide your fate. 85 00:08:19,800 --> 00:08:22,200 How could you use weapons to greet the ambassador? 86 00:08:22,200 --> 00:08:24,700 Wouldn't that ruin the ettiquette? 87 00:08:25,800 --> 00:08:29,400 Lord Fan, the palace is right up ahead. 88 00:08:29,400 --> 00:08:33,900 Are you trying to start another war with your provoking? 89 00:08:45,800 --> 00:08:47,400 Let's go 90 00:08:49,200 --> 00:08:52,800 I'm scared, there won't be anyone else throwing things at me will there? 91 00:08:52,800 --> 00:08:55,400 Why don't you stay here for a while? 92 00:08:55,400 --> 00:08:57,800 I'll go up ahead to prepare. 93 00:08:57,800 --> 00:09:00,000 Please feel free, Lord Shen. 94 00:09:03,300 --> 00:09:05,800 My Lord, you've reached level 9?! 95 00:09:10,200 --> 00:09:12,300 You ... you're injured?! 96 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,800 I'm fine 97 00:09:15,800 --> 00:09:18,600 Then you're still on par with a level 9 98 00:09:19,400 --> 00:09:21,800 I study the Aggressive ZHenqi. 99 00:09:21,800 --> 00:09:24,200 Such a domineering name 100 00:09:24,200 --> 00:09:26,400 It's very special and powerful. 101 00:09:26,400 --> 00:09:28,600 I evolved after the fight with Shangshan Hu and Haitang Duoduo. 102 00:09:28,600 --> 00:09:31,600 Zhenqi wise, 103 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:34,600 I can compare to level 9. 104 00:09:34,600 --> 00:09:39,600 No wonder My Lord wanted to mount the flag on the carriage roof. 105 00:09:39,600 --> 00:09:41,600 Why? 106 00:09:41,600 --> 00:09:44,800 I stood up there to avoid close attack. 107 00:09:44,800 --> 00:09:48,600 The only way for Hedaoren to attack me was to climb up. 108 00:09:48,600 --> 00:09:51,800 I would have taken the advantages. 109 00:09:51,800 --> 00:09:53,600 If he used his sword, 110 00:09:53,600 --> 00:09:56,200 I will be badly injured. 111 00:09:56,200 --> 00:10:00,000 Then why did Shen Zhong stop him just then? 112 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,200 I am Qing's diplomat. 113 00:10:02,200 --> 00:10:05,000 If something happens to me, there will definitely be a war. 114 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:07,600 Northern Qi can't afford to fight a second war right now. 115 00:10:07,600 --> 00:10:11,800 Shen Zhong wanted to suppress the diplomatic entourage's morale with the angry civilians, 116 00:10:11,800 --> 00:10:13,800 but he doesn't dare let anything serious happen to me. 117 00:10:13,800 --> 00:10:17,000 At least, nothing can go wrong under his protection. 118 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:20,400 So we won't be defeated for sure. 119 00:10:20,400 --> 00:10:21,800 Looking at the current situation, 120 00:10:21,800 --> 00:10:25,800 I'm afraid our journey this time will not be smooth sailing. 121 00:10:48,200 --> 00:10:50,700 This place is too big 122 00:10:56,100 --> 00:11:00,200 How about it guys? What do you think? 123 00:11:00,200 --> 00:11:04,800 -So grand. Our Qi is the only righteous kingdom. 124 00:11:04,800 --> 00:11:09,600 You copied our everything, even our palaces. 125 00:11:09,600 --> 00:11:12,700 A copy cat could win the battle? 126 00:11:13,780 --> 00:11:16,580 Lord Fan's tongue is s good as your fighting skills. 127 00:11:16,600 --> 00:11:19,400 I learnt it from you, Lord Shen. 128 00:11:21,200 --> 00:11:24,200 Let's go, His Highness is still waiting. 129 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,700 Let's go 130 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,500 My Lord 131 00:11:36,100 --> 00:11:39,000 His Highness only wants to see you 132 00:11:43,400 --> 00:11:44,900 Let's go 133 00:11:47,780 --> 00:11:51,630 Southern Qing's diplomat has arrived! 134 00:12:04,160 --> 00:12:07,870 Foreign Ambassador Fan Xian, greets Your Highness of Northern Qi. 135 00:12:07,870 --> 00:12:11,940 I hereby offer my Emperor's personally drafted letter of credence. 136 00:12:42,130 --> 00:12:47,010 Which chapter has Childe Fan written up to for your book? 137 00:13:04,820 --> 00:13:08,960 That's all for today. Ministers, please leave. 138 00:13:11,220 --> 00:13:14,360 We will retire. 139 00:13:20,370 --> 00:13:25,970 Childe Fan, stay behind and talk with me. 140 00:13:34,560 --> 00:13:36,670 Just come up. 141 00:13:52,410 --> 00:13:55,350 Brother Wang, it seems they've all come out. 142 00:13:57,030 --> 00:13:58,770 Lord Shen 143 00:14:00,020 --> 00:14:01,900 Where is my lord? 144 00:14:05,370 --> 00:14:06,760 What has Fan Xian done? 145 00:14:06,760 --> 00:14:09,330 Isn't it natural for men and women to fall in love? 146 00:14:09,330 --> 00:14:12,810 -What are you talking about? -Then what do you say it is? 147 00:14:12,810 --> 00:14:14,810 Why does His Highness refer to him as Childe Fan? 148 00:14:14,810 --> 00:14:16,880 Childe Fan? 149 00:14:17,960 --> 00:14:22,140 Does Northern Qi's emperor address all ministers as such? 150 00:14:22,140 --> 00:14:23,970 Never before 151 00:14:24,650 --> 00:14:26,810 Then why? 152 00:14:26,810 --> 00:14:28,890 Then why? 153 00:14:28,890 --> 00:14:33,140 - How would I know? - Then the two of us would know less! 154 00:14:33,140 --> 00:14:38,740 Perhaps, your emperor is being courteous to the wise. 155 00:14:49,320 --> 00:14:53,040 This is a bit too polite, isn't it? 156 00:15:03,540 --> 00:15:08,720 Mother, I was too happy to see Fan Xian, therefore I've forgone ettiquette. 157 00:15:08,720 --> 00:15:12,390 - Happy? - I hope mother can forgive me. 158 00:15:21,430 --> 00:15:23,550 Northern Qi's Empress Dowager 159 00:15:31,110 --> 00:15:32,780 Hai Tang Duo Duo (Northern Qi's Saintess) 160 00:15:47,510 --> 00:15:51,390 You're Southern Qin's god of poetry? 161 00:15:51,390 --> 00:15:54,860 I am not worthy of being called the "god of poetry." 162 00:15:54,860 --> 00:15:57,080 Greetings, Your Highness. 163 00:15:58,440 --> 00:16:00,390 Arise 164 00:16:03,040 --> 00:16:06,180 The emperor really loves your poems. 165 00:16:08,450 --> 00:16:11,760 What does Your Highness want to talk to him about? 166 00:16:13,700 --> 00:16:19,100 Idle talk on poetry. I hope mother will agree. 167 00:16:19,100 --> 00:16:23,130 You are the emperor, you can decide for yourself. 168 00:16:23,130 --> 00:16:27,350 If you want to discuss poems, then discuss. 169 00:16:29,660 --> 00:16:33,140 The Great Hall is too stately, not a place to exchange small talk. 170 00:16:33,140 --> 00:16:35,770 I'd like for Fan Xian to take a stroll with me. 171 00:16:35,770 --> 00:16:40,330 Seeing as mother's been toiling over political affairs, you should go back and rest. 172 00:16:41,440 --> 00:16:43,940 Is it the Great Hall that's stately 173 00:16:43,940 --> 00:16:47,690 or is it me that's too stately? 174 00:16:47,690 --> 00:16:52,070 Everyone knows that mother is graceful and kind. 175 00:16:52,070 --> 00:16:56,890 Alright then, I will take a stroll with you. 176 00:16:56,890 --> 00:17:00,620 Mother has toiled hard, I don't dare tire you. 177 00:17:01,180 --> 00:17:03,870 Since the emperor says so, 178 00:17:03,870 --> 00:17:07,110 then I will go back. 179 00:17:08,020 --> 00:17:10,360 Your little Senior Aunt has come. 180 00:17:10,360 --> 00:17:16,420 If you want to chat casually, then little Senior Aunt, please stay with him. 181 00:17:21,860 --> 00:17:24,390 Farewell, Empress Mother. 182 00:17:29,720 --> 00:17:32,860 Little Senior Aunt, when did you return to the capital? 183 00:17:32,860 --> 00:17:36,860 Yesterday. My teacher was worried there were too many cruel people in the palace, 184 00:17:36,860 --> 00:17:38,770 and sent me back here. 185 00:17:38,770 --> 00:17:42,890 - Wicked people? - Yes, there are many wicked people in this world. 186 00:17:42,890 --> 00:17:46,280 Some are slippery and cunning, others are shameless and sinister. 187 00:17:46,280 --> 00:17:51,310 Some will even drug others, undefendable. 188 00:18:53,740 --> 00:18:56,140 Let's rest right here. 189 00:18:57,160 --> 00:19:00,570 "Patting the railings, cold mountain winds blow forest flowers against my temples. 190 00:19:00,570 --> 00:19:03,050 Good poem 191 00:19:03,050 --> 00:19:06,960 A grand song startled the floating clouds to scatter." 192 00:19:08,290 --> 00:19:12,080 Good poem, good poem 193 00:19:13,230 --> 00:19:16,370 There are many people who flatter me, 194 00:19:16,370 --> 00:19:19,000 but Fan Xian, you're the first to do it 195 00:19:19,000 --> 00:19:21,940 so insouciantly. 196 00:19:21,940 --> 00:19:24,100 The foreign ambassador is panicked. 197 00:19:25,600 --> 00:19:27,920 Little Senior Aunt usually refuses to enter the palace. 198 00:19:27,920 --> 00:19:31,970 Since you've come today, simply take time to appreciate the view. 199 00:19:33,800 --> 00:19:36,170 The palace is too pretty. 200 00:19:36,170 --> 00:19:40,310 So pretty that I don't even want to leave it. 201 00:19:41,240 --> 00:19:44,440 What does Childe Fan think of my palace's views? 202 00:19:44,440 --> 00:19:47,740 - Good - How so? 203 00:19:49,670 --> 00:19:51,220 There are trees 204 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:58,010 You really know how to compliment others. 205 00:20:02,590 --> 00:20:04,860 Does Childe Fan know why 206 00:20:04,860 --> 00:20:07,110 I asked you to stay behind? 207 00:20:07,110 --> 00:20:08,850 Please inform me, Your Highness. 208 00:20:08,850 --> 00:20:13,600 Two reasons. Firstly, I really like your literature. 209 00:20:13,600 --> 00:20:17,690 I love reading your "Red Chamber". 210 00:20:18,260 --> 00:20:22,000 But the publication of the new chapters is indeed a bit slow. 211 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:24,230 I will try my best to hurry it. 212 00:20:24,230 --> 00:20:29,440 Then there is your anthology. One night of poems to end them all. 213 00:20:29,440 --> 00:20:32,130 After the publication of your anthology, 214 00:20:32,130 --> 00:20:34,890 even I do not dare to write anymore poems. 215 00:20:35,330 --> 00:20:38,400 You flatter me. Your Highness' poems are good. 216 00:20:38,400 --> 00:20:40,010 Please sit 217 00:20:46,890 --> 00:20:49,560 There's also a second reason. 218 00:20:50,950 --> 00:20:53,030 Childe Fan has been travelling north on your journey. 219 00:20:53,030 --> 00:20:54,960 What do you think of Qi's view? 220 00:20:54,960 --> 00:20:57,850 A picturesque scenery filled with nature's treasures. 221 00:20:57,850 --> 00:20:59,240 Then how does it compare to Southern Qin? 222 00:20:59,240 --> 00:21:01,870 There's no comparison. Southern Qin's palace walls are a lot shorter than here. 223 00:21:01,870 --> 00:21:04,580 The gutter's are filled with the smell of horse piss 224 00:21:10,040 --> 00:21:13,500 Little Senior Aunt said you were ridiculous, but I didn't believe her. 225 00:21:13,500 --> 00:21:16,880 But seeing you today, it really is so. 226 00:21:19,300 --> 00:21:22,050 It should be my first meeting with this lady. 227 00:21:22,050 --> 00:21:24,290 Why does she give such an assessment? 228 00:21:24,290 --> 00:21:26,080 You've really never seen her? 229 00:21:26,080 --> 00:21:28,430 No 230 00:21:28,430 --> 00:21:31,310 She is Hai Tang, remember? 231 00:21:33,120 --> 00:21:36,240 Oh, so it's Northern Qi's Saintess, Lady Hai Tang 232 00:21:36,240 --> 00:21:38,210 Nice to meet you 233 00:21:39,910 --> 00:21:43,020 I think Childe Fan's memory isn't the best. 234 00:21:45,700 --> 00:21:48,530 It really is the first time I've met this lady. 235 00:21:48,530 --> 00:21:51,490 You've already forgotten the fight in the forest? 236 00:21:52,420 --> 00:21:54,130 Didn't you also drug her? 237 00:21:54,130 --> 00:21:56,180 How do you-? 238 00:21:56,180 --> 00:22:00,070 You also said to her that you'd help her and mother 239 00:22:00,070 --> 00:22:02,890 seize power from me. 240 00:22:04,110 --> 00:22:07,080 I'll help you and the Empress Dowager seize power from Northern Qi's Little Emperor. 241 00:22:07,080 --> 00:22:08,360 Who says I'm under the Empress Dowager? 242 00:22:08,360 --> 00:22:11,700 Your teacher is Ku He, Teacher of the State. Naturally you need to pick a side. 243 00:22:11,700 --> 00:22:14,780 The Little Emperor, the Empress Dowager 244 00:22:14,780 --> 00:22:17,780 and Shang Shan Hu, who doesn't help either. 245 00:22:17,780 --> 00:22:20,770 Shang Shan Hu wants to rescue Xiao En, you want to kill Xiao En. 246 00:22:20,770 --> 00:22:22,450 Naturally you two are not together. 247 00:22:22,450 --> 00:22:24,000 I could also be under the Emperor. 248 00:22:24,740 --> 00:22:28,450 You thought since I wouldn't have Little Senior Aunt attack in Southern Qing, 249 00:22:28,450 --> 00:22:31,370 so you decided she belonged to Empress Mother. 250 00:22:32,730 --> 00:22:37,290 "Don't you know? Spring is passing, with summer in tow." 251 00:22:37,860 --> 00:22:39,670 Good poetry. 252 00:22:40,930 --> 00:22:43,430 - You're not- - You guessed wrong. 253 00:22:43,430 --> 00:22:45,830 On the outside you're the Empress Dowager's minister, but actually ... 254 00:22:45,830 --> 00:22:48,420 Actually she's under me. 255 00:22:57,050 --> 00:22:59,660 Then no one else knows about this right? 256 00:22:59,660 --> 00:23:04,110 In this palace, only the 3 of us know. 257 00:23:11,990 --> 00:23:14,950 The Emperor just likes Fan Xian's literature. 258 00:23:14,950 --> 00:23:19,480 That's why he was called to stay back. No need to worry. 259 00:23:19,480 --> 00:23:22,790 But Fan Xian is also the Investigation Bureau's Extracting Controller. 260 00:23:22,790 --> 00:23:28,180 He has many tricks. If he meets with the Emperor alone, 261 00:23:28,900 --> 00:23:32,100 -I'm afraid- -I had Haitang accompany him. 262 00:23:33,510 --> 00:23:36,890 It is fine if the Saintess is there. 263 00:23:36,890 --> 00:23:41,860 With Haiting with him, I think His Majesty and that Fan Xian 264 00:23:41,860 --> 00:23:44,590 can't talk about many secrets. 265 00:23:59,340 --> 00:24:01,780 Young Master Fan, are you nervous? 266 00:24:01,780 --> 00:24:04,240 Your Majesty is telling me such a big secret. 267 00:24:04,240 --> 00:24:07,160 I'm afraid you'll kill me next. 268 00:24:07,160 --> 00:24:10,950 If I kill you, who will continue to write "Red Chamber"? 269 00:24:14,310 --> 00:24:16,990 If you have any hesitations, go ahead and ask. 270 00:24:16,990 --> 00:24:20,870 Then it was also your intention to kill Xiao En and forget about Si Lili? 271 00:24:20,870 --> 00:24:25,640 -It wasn't my idea. -Killing Xiao En was Teacher's idea. It has nothing to do with His Majesty. 272 00:24:25,640 --> 00:24:27,430 Your relationships sure are complicated here. 273 00:24:27,430 --> 00:24:29,640 Indeed. 274 00:24:29,640 --> 00:24:31,800 Your Majesty, since you told me this secret, 275 00:24:31,800 --> 00:24:34,030 but don't intend to kill me, then what does this mean? 276 00:24:34,030 --> 00:24:37,000 Don't you want an alliance? It's the same no matter who it is. 277 00:24:37,000 --> 00:24:39,350 Why not help me? 278 00:24:39,350 --> 00:24:41,470 Your Majesty, how do you want me to help? 279 00:24:41,470 --> 00:24:45,280 Shen Zhong's gang is all over my council. 280 00:24:45,280 --> 00:24:47,780 Yet, they are fully loyal to Empress Mother. 281 00:24:47,780 --> 00:24:51,830 I remember Shen Zhong once killed a palace maid by the border. 282 00:24:51,830 --> 00:24:53,970 That person was a friend of the Dowager Empress. 283 00:24:53,970 --> 00:24:56,100 That's how he's loyal? 284 00:24:56,100 --> 00:24:58,550 I've investigated the details. 285 00:24:58,550 --> 00:25:01,940 That maid's family received a fertile piece of land. 286 00:25:01,940 --> 00:25:06,380 When I investigated it, it came from Si Lijian's handwriting. 287 00:25:06,380 --> 00:25:07,970 The Emperor bought it? 288 00:25:07,970 --> 00:25:11,570 This person cannot be kept around. 289 00:25:13,730 --> 00:25:16,530 The Emperor is young, 290 00:25:16,530 --> 00:25:19,950 but he has many tricks up his sleeve. 291 00:25:19,950 --> 00:25:22,800 All that I've done 292 00:25:22,800 --> 00:25:26,850 was just to protect our empire! 293 00:25:26,850 --> 00:25:30,520 Everyone knows how hard Your Highness works. 294 00:25:31,880 --> 00:25:36,520 The Emperor will not be happy about this killing. 295 00:25:36,520 --> 00:25:38,410 I don't care that much. 296 00:25:38,410 --> 00:25:42,290 I only care to remove all spies around the Empress Dowager. 297 00:25:48,570 --> 00:25:51,360 Then why not demote him? 298 00:25:52,890 --> 00:25:55,580 One little move will have a huge effect. 299 00:25:55,580 --> 00:25:57,870 Shen Zhong has many people behind him 300 00:25:57,870 --> 00:26:01,750 and he has Empress Mother's protection. It'd be difficult. 301 00:26:01,750 --> 00:26:03,500 Then what tricks can I have? 302 00:26:03,500 --> 00:26:06,680 Young Master Fan entered the palace alone. 303 00:26:06,680 --> 00:26:10,660 You also once killed Cheng Jushu in the Southern Qing capital. 304 00:26:11,540 --> 00:26:15,420 With these skills, to kill one Shen Zhong, 305 00:26:15,420 --> 00:26:17,510 that won't be hard, right? 306 00:26:18,910 --> 00:26:22,350 Miss Haitang is very skilled, she is more suitable at killing. 307 00:26:23,430 --> 00:26:26,950 If Little Senior Aunt makes a move, would Empress Mother still trust her? 308 00:26:26,950 --> 00:26:29,440 Your Majesty, you don't have any other skilled fighters? 309 00:26:29,440 --> 00:26:32,110 Shen Zhong is well aware of my people. 310 00:26:32,110 --> 00:26:35,300 If any of them move, he'll be alarmed. 311 00:26:35,300 --> 00:26:37,360 I understand. 312 00:26:37,360 --> 00:26:40,830 So I'm more suitable to do the killing. I'm from Southern Qing. 313 00:26:40,830 --> 00:26:44,520 If I killed Shen Zhong, no one will suspect Your Majesty. 314 00:26:44,520 --> 00:26:47,190 -That is the logic. -Then you can execute me, 315 00:26:47,190 --> 00:26:50,300 Your Majesty will have the people's support, a foreign ambassador will die in a foreign country. 316 00:26:50,300 --> 00:26:54,280 This really is helping each other. What a great story for the people! 317 00:26:57,110 --> 00:27:01,550 Young Master Fan, you are unwilling? 318 00:27:01,550 --> 00:27:03,870 Why should I take this risk? 319 00:27:05,420 --> 00:27:07,260 Why did you come to the Qi State? 320 00:27:07,260 --> 00:27:09,430 Return Xiao En, bring back Yan Bingyun. 321 00:27:09,430 --> 00:27:11,250 Yan Bingyun is in Shen Zhong's hands. 322 00:27:11,250 --> 00:27:12,600 But he has to be released eventually. 323 00:27:12,600 --> 00:27:15,340 Even your Dowager Empress won't want another war, right? 324 00:27:15,340 --> 00:27:17,840 The person will be released, but who knows when? 325 00:27:17,840 --> 00:27:20,190 Then what reason will he use to keep me in Northern Qing? 326 00:27:20,190 --> 00:27:21,430 Then go ask him. 327 00:27:21,430 --> 00:27:23,630 Alright, I'll go ask him ri ght now. 328 00:27:23,630 --> 00:27:27,260 If Your Majesty won't kill me, then I'll take my leave. 329 00:27:27,970 --> 00:27:32,300 Little Senior Aunt, escort Young Master Fan out. 330 00:27:33,380 --> 00:27:35,830 Goodbye, Your Majesty. 331 00:27:35,830 --> 00:27:37,940 We'll meet again. 332 00:27:54,510 --> 00:27:56,930 What are you laughing at? 333 00:27:56,930 --> 00:27:58,240 I remember now. 334 00:27:58,240 --> 00:28:01,880 Village women in the countryside walk like this when they're lazy. 335 00:28:01,880 --> 00:28:03,460 I'm also lazy, is it funy? 336 00:28:03,460 --> 00:28:05,630 I like this posture. 337 00:28:11,770 --> 00:28:14,480 If I am keeping any secrets, let me be punished by the heavens! 338 00:28:17,830 --> 00:28:19,910 I thought your emperor wouldn't let me leave the palace. 339 00:28:19,910 --> 00:28:22,600 -Why? -I know your secrets. 340 00:28:22,600 --> 00:28:24,870 He likes your books. He wouldn't kill you. 341 00:28:24,870 --> 00:28:27,410 - It's not subterfuge? - Nope. 342 00:28:27,970 --> 00:28:29,450 You've been saying less than before. 343 00:28:29,450 --> 00:28:32,550 If it weren't for the same walking posture, I almost didn't recognise you. 344 00:28:36,420 --> 00:28:39,030 I am a Saintess. If I'm chatty, how can I be a saint? 345 00:28:39,030 --> 00:28:41,120 You care about what others think? 346 00:28:42,950 --> 00:28:45,700 My teacher made me act like this when I'm in the palace, 347 00:28:45,700 --> 00:28:47,530 so I don't like entering the palace. 348 00:28:47,530 --> 00:28:50,320 You don't have to care about formalities with me. 349 00:28:50,860 --> 00:28:53,560 Are we that close? You gave me medicine! 350 00:28:53,560 --> 00:28:57,290 If you mind, you can give me medicine too. 351 00:28:57,290 --> 00:28:59,010 I might. 352 00:28:59,010 --> 00:29:02,120 It's hard to find medicine that would affect me. 353 00:29:02,120 --> 00:29:04,160 You just wait. I'll give it a try. 354 00:29:04,160 --> 00:29:05,530 Then you mustn't waste time. 355 00:29:05,530 --> 00:29:08,690 After I get Yan Bingyun, I'm returning to the Qing State. 356 00:29:10,340 --> 00:29:12,590 His Majesty said you won't make it back for now. 357 00:29:12,590 --> 00:29:16,090 Shen Zhong won't just give you Yan Bingyun. 358 00:29:18,140 --> 00:29:21,290 That's because your emperor is too young and doesn't understand. 359 00:29:21,290 --> 00:29:25,030 If he wants to keep me in the capital, he must find a reason. He can't force me. 360 00:29:25,030 --> 00:29:28,810 That reason must make sense and be acceptable to both countries. 361 00:29:28,810 --> 00:29:32,670 This reason is hard to find! 362 00:29:36,210 --> 00:29:40,000 -What did you say? -Our Dowager Empress's birthay is coming up. 363 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:43,400 You can stay a few more days to celebrate it! 364 00:29:43,400 --> 00:29:45,610 It would also strengthen the peace between the two countries. 365 00:29:45,610 --> 00:29:47,310 I have a mission to complete! 366 00:29:47,310 --> 00:29:48,680 Your country has already approved. 367 00:29:48,680 --> 00:29:50,210 Who agreed? 368 00:29:50,210 --> 00:29:51,560 Wait a moment. 369 00:29:52,210 --> 00:29:57,900 Guys, I've already arranged for your convoy to head back and rest at the station first. 370 00:29:57,900 --> 00:30:00,560 I'm going to take a walk with your Lord. 371 00:30:12,110 --> 00:30:14,370 Your Majesty. The Vice Minister of Revenue has arrived. 372 00:30:14,370 --> 00:30:15,810 Bring him in. 373 00:30:21,940 --> 00:30:27,250 Oh? Head Chen, you knew I would come? 374 00:30:28,620 --> 00:30:30,580 How could I know that? 375 00:30:30,580 --> 00:30:33,080 I prepared it. 376 00:30:33,890 --> 00:30:38,370 Your Majesty, Northern Qi clearly has other goals in keeping Fan Xian. 377 00:30:38,370 --> 00:30:41,760 Staying another day in the enemy capital is another day of danger! 378 00:30:41,760 --> 00:30:44,050 How could you agree? 379 00:30:44,050 --> 00:30:46,200 Sit down and fish. 380 00:31:09,770 --> 00:31:14,250 To keep the foreign ambassadors, naturally it was your emperor who agreed. 381 00:31:15,030 --> 00:31:18,340 Lord Fan, you want to disobey a royal order? 382 00:31:18,340 --> 00:31:22,110 If it really is like that, and you can't stay in Southern Qin, 383 00:31:22,110 --> 00:31:25,570 Qi's doors are always open for you. 384 00:31:25,570 --> 00:31:28,620 You are welcome to come to order in times of chaos. 385 00:31:29,310 --> 00:31:33,710 Staying for the birthday is also okay, but let me take Yan Bingyun back to the diplomatic entourage first. 386 00:31:35,890 --> 00:31:39,040 We'll talk about the exchange of hostages when Lord Fan returns to Qin. 387 00:31:39,040 --> 00:31:42,850 Lord Shen, you intend to keep him captured? 388 00:31:42,850 --> 00:31:46,260 There are still some questions to ask. Wait a little longer. 389 00:31:46,260 --> 00:31:47,960 Then let me see him first. 390 00:31:47,960 --> 00:31:51,560 Okay. Let me arrange for it. 391 00:31:52,110 --> 00:31:53,970 When? 392 00:31:53,970 --> 00:31:57,100 No rush. It's a complicated matter. 393 00:31:57,100 --> 00:31:59,220 Just wait patiently, Lord Fan. 394 00:31:59,220 --> 00:32:01,770 What if I insist on seeing him? 395 00:32:05,550 --> 00:32:09,490 Then Lord Fan, why don't you go search yourself? 396 00:32:18,170 --> 00:32:20,300 Don't rush, don't rush, listen to me! 397 00:32:20,300 --> 00:32:22,770 My Lord isn't here! 398 00:32:22,770 --> 00:32:26,650 He really isn't here! 399 00:32:26,650 --> 00:32:29,890 Lord Shen, what is the meaning of this? 400 00:32:29,890 --> 00:32:32,520 Throwing down a sword is our tradition. 401 00:32:32,520 --> 00:32:34,690 It is an invitation for the ambassadors to fight. 402 00:32:34,690 --> 00:32:37,150 Word of Lord Fan's single-handed protection of the flag spread in the blink of an eye. 403 00:32:37,150 --> 00:32:39,990 Everyone rushed here to fight with you. 404 00:32:39,990 --> 00:32:43,250 Lord Fan, take care. I'll take my leave. 405 00:32:53,170 --> 00:32:55,400 You...you're Fan Xian? 406 00:32:55,400 --> 00:32:57,810 I'm going to fight with you! 407 00:33:03,760 --> 00:33:05,840 My Lord, if you don't accept the challenge, 408 00:33:05,840 --> 00:33:10,620 we'd look weak and get a bad reputation! 409 00:33:12,710 --> 00:33:14,530 -Old Gao! -I'm here! 410 00:33:14,530 --> 00:33:16,580 Do you dare to fight? 411 00:33:17,590 --> 00:33:19,410 Okay! 412 00:33:21,270 --> 00:33:24,580 Mama Mama, what are those people doing? 413 00:33:24,580 --> 00:33:26,590 Hurry and go. 414 00:33:26,590 --> 00:33:28,830 It's over there. 415 00:33:33,820 --> 00:33:40,250 Good! Good! 416 00:33:57,040 --> 00:33:58,610 Thank you. 417 00:34:44,500 --> 00:34:46,500 107. 418 00:34:46,500 --> 00:34:48,610 108. 419 00:34:48,610 --> 00:34:50,480 109. 420 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,320 141. 421 00:34:53,320 --> 00:34:55,550 142. 422 00:34:56,360 --> 00:34:57,860 143. 423 00:34:57,860 --> 00:34:59,090 144. 424 00:34:59,090 --> 00:35:01,130 145. 425 00:35:05,000 --> 00:35:11,100 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com 426 00:35:51,600 --> 00:35:54,380 We challenge Fan Xian to a duel! 427 00:35:54,380 --> 00:35:57,550 We challenge Fan Xian to a duel! 428 00:35:57,550 --> 00:36:00,130 We challenge Fan Xian to a duel! 429 00:36:01,490 --> 00:36:03,920 You must 430 00:36:03,920 --> 00:36:06,400 win over me first. 431 00:36:07,430 --> 00:36:09,720 Who's the next? 432 00:36:25,210 --> 00:36:29,390 The fish won't bite if you are not peaceful enough. 433 00:36:33,070 --> 00:36:37,320 You didn't catch one either. 434 00:36:37,320 --> 00:36:39,630 There are no fish in this pool. 435 00:36:39,630 --> 00:36:43,780 Then what are we fishing here? 436 00:36:43,780 --> 00:36:46,030 The past. 437 00:36:56,130 --> 00:36:58,660 -I can give you that No, thank you. 438 00:36:58,660 --> 00:37:01,120 It's on! 439 00:37:03,370 --> 00:37:06,260 You are too dumb to fish. 440 00:37:09,830 --> 00:37:12,250 I want one too. 441 00:37:14,220 --> 00:37:15,920 One more. 442 00:37:17,600 --> 00:37:22,360 You forgot that we fished here before. 443 00:37:23,660 --> 00:37:25,680 Still, three of us sitting here, 444 00:37:25,680 --> 00:37:27,840 just like before. 445 00:37:27,840 --> 00:37:33,130 It's different. We all grew old expect for his Majesty. 446 00:37:33,130 --> 00:37:37,560 What do you mean? Are you saying I am a witch that doesn't age? 447 00:37:37,560 --> 00:37:41,760 You are the king. 448 00:37:41,760 --> 00:37:44,240 We couldn't compare to you. 449 00:37:44,240 --> 00:37:46,190 He is still upset. 450 00:37:46,190 --> 00:37:51,390 I just don't understand that why don't you let Fan Xian come back? 451 00:37:51,900 --> 00:37:55,420 You want him to take over the Inside Treasury, don't you? 452 00:37:55,420 --> 00:37:58,140 It is his mother's work after all. 453 00:37:58,140 --> 00:37:59,840 Chen Pingping, 454 00:37:59,840 --> 00:38:03,650 you want him to take over the Inspection and Control Bureau. 455 00:38:03,650 --> 00:38:05,880 I am old. 456 00:38:05,880 --> 00:38:07,680 He is the right one. 457 00:38:07,680 --> 00:38:10,530 He is good. 458 00:38:10,530 --> 00:38:13,530 But not great. 459 00:38:13,530 --> 00:38:18,320 Do you know what his biggest problem is? 460 00:38:18,320 --> 00:38:22,770 -Too unique? -Too loyal? 461 00:38:23,400 --> 00:38:27,120 No. He had everything too easy. 462 00:38:27,120 --> 00:38:31,660 You spoiled him too much. 463 00:38:31,660 --> 00:38:34,630 How could he become the best minister 464 00:38:34,630 --> 00:38:38,530 if I don't give him a push? 465 00:38:38,530 --> 00:38:44,030 You are honing his will by keeping him in Qi? 466 00:38:44,030 --> 00:38:46,520 What if something goes wrong? 467 00:38:48,170 --> 00:38:53,410 Qi has already lost. He might suffer, but he won't die. 468 00:38:53,410 --> 00:38:57,290 This is the last test for him 469 00:38:57,290 --> 00:39:00,110 from his Majesty. 470 00:39:03,790 --> 00:39:08,020 It's still too risky. 471 00:39:08,020 --> 00:39:13,250 Learn something from Chen Pingping. Tough it up. 472 00:39:16,380 --> 00:39:19,110 There's fish! 473 00:39:23,080 --> 00:39:26,830 Shen Zhong was trying to stall me by using this fight. 474 00:39:26,830 --> 00:39:29,890 Luckily we have Brother Gao. He can cover this. 475 00:39:29,890 --> 00:39:34,490 Shen Zhong is keeping Yan Bingyun for the information of our spies. 476 00:39:34,490 --> 00:39:36,910 I am afraid Mr.Yan is going to suffer. 477 00:39:36,910 --> 00:39:41,480 So we must save him as soon as possible. 478 00:39:41,480 --> 00:39:44,410 But how could we find me in this big city? 479 00:39:44,410 --> 00:39:46,550 Wait for someone's help. 480 00:39:46,910 --> 00:39:48,620 Who? 481 00:40:12,970 --> 00:40:14,050 You like it here? 482 00:40:14,050 --> 00:40:15,960 Don't bullshit me. 483 00:40:16,630 --> 00:40:18,760 Shangjing City if the base of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. 484 00:40:18,760 --> 00:40:21,350 Wang Qinian and I can't show up. 485 00:40:21,350 --> 00:40:25,170 You are the only one who's not been supervised. You are the only hope now. 486 00:40:25,170 --> 00:40:26,390 What do you want me to do? 487 00:40:26,390 --> 00:40:29,950 Ask around on the street for the location of Embroidered Uniform Guard's prison. 488 00:40:29,950 --> 00:40:31,700 Prison? 489 00:40:32,170 --> 00:40:34,490 I want to find Yan Bingyun. 490 00:40:35,070 --> 00:40:38,550 You promised me you will save my father. 491 00:40:38,550 --> 00:40:40,110 I did. 492 00:40:55,460 --> 00:40:57,950 Go follow him. I will watch it out here. 493 00:41:05,020 --> 00:41:08,980 Prison. The Embroidered Uniform Guard's prison. 494 00:41:21,720 --> 00:41:23,140 My lord. 495 00:41:23,930 --> 00:41:25,310 What's going on? 496 00:41:25,310 --> 00:41:29,690 Fan Xian and Wang Qinina sneaked into the Overlook Hotel. 497 00:41:30,680 --> 00:41:34,200 There was a guy who ran out of Qing's team. 498 00:41:34,200 --> 00:41:36,510 He is staying there, isn't he? 499 00:41:36,510 --> 00:41:40,540 Yes. Now Fan Xian and Wang Qinian are staying in the room. 500 00:41:40,540 --> 00:41:44,130 That guy sneaked out. 501 00:41:44,130 --> 00:41:47,360 Fan Xian is quite smart to plan ahead. 502 00:41:47,360 --> 00:41:50,980 Our people are all over the city. 503 00:41:50,980 --> 00:41:52,830 Keep an eye on that guy. 504 00:41:52,830 --> 00:41:54,350 Yes. 505 00:41:57,800 --> 00:41:59,830 Is it done? 506 00:42:01,600 --> 00:42:06,460 Please grant me a few more days. I need to make some changes. 507 00:42:07,820 --> 00:42:10,010 Fine. 508 00:42:10,010 --> 00:42:12,060 Yes. 509 00:42:12,060 --> 00:42:16,380 My Lord, this is odd. 510 00:42:16,380 --> 00:42:17,960 What? 511 00:42:20,900 --> 00:42:26,690 They are still watching us. I am sure about it. 512 00:42:26,690 --> 00:42:31,730 This is Shangjing City in Qi. It's their job to watch us. 513 00:42:31,730 --> 00:42:35,630 My Lord, someone was following Guo Baokun too when he left. 514 00:42:35,630 --> 00:42:39,160 I am afraid he is exposed. 515 00:42:39,870 --> 00:42:42,060 Of course, he is. 516 00:42:45,100 --> 00:42:51,000 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com 517 00:43:05,820 --> 00:43:09,310 ♫ Life goes round and round ♫ 518 00:43:09,310 --> 00:43:13,300 ♫ In the long river of time ♫ 519 00:43:15,560 --> 00:43:19,020 ♫ Layers of memories, of many lives over ♫ 520 00:43:19,020 --> 00:43:22,750 ♫ Get stacked up ♫ 521 00:43:24,960 --> 00:43:27,550 ♫ In an intoxicating river of stars ♫ 522 00:43:27,550 --> 00:43:29,760 ♫ Before you know it, spring is over and it's almost fall again ♫ 523 00:43:29,760 --> 00:43:32,340 ♫ The swallows are gone to their wintering grounds ♫ 524 00:43:32,340 --> 00:43:34,540 ♫ Who can give up the chance ♫ 525 00:43:34,540 --> 00:43:36,990 ♫ To spend this life with you? ♫ 526 00:43:36,990 --> 00:43:43,670 ♫ You have been walking around in your dream for so long ♫ 527 00:43:44,190 --> 00:43:46,960 ♫ The flowers fall from the boughs quietly ♫ 528 00:43:46,960 --> 00:43:48,860 ♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫ 529 00:43:48,860 --> 00:43:51,590 ♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫ 530 00:43:51,590 --> 00:43:56,100 ♫ Even if we will never meet again Even if the bond is broken ♫ 531 00:43:56,100 --> 00:43:58,500 ♫ No complaints ♫ 532 00:43:58,500 --> 00:44:02,790 ♫ It's a cold world and I still think of you as I did before ♫ 533 00:44:02,790 --> 00:44:06,090 ♫ The moon is sleepless ♫ 534 00:44:06,090 --> 00:44:10,780 ♫ Leave a warm heart ♫ 535 00:44:10,780 --> 00:44:13,000 ♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫ 536 00:44:13,000 --> 00:44:15,080 ♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains ♫ 537 00:44:15,080 --> 00:44:17,540 ♫ Through the fire of war ♫ 538 00:44:17,540 --> 00:44:22,350 ♫ You are always there for me ♫ 539 00:44:22,350 --> 00:44:25,330 ♫ The flowers leave the boughs, quietly ♫ 540 00:44:25,330 --> 00:44:30,000 ♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road. Counting the remaining days of the year ♫ 541 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:34,630 ♫ Even if we will never meet again. Even if the bond is broken ♫ 542 00:44:34,630 --> 00:44:36,830 ♫ No complaints ♫ 543 00:44:36,830 --> 00:44:41,210 ♫ It's a cold world and I think of you as I did before ♫ 544 00:44:41,210 --> 00:44:44,520 ♫ The moon is sleepless ♫ 545 00:44:44,520 --> 00:44:49,320 ♫ Leave a warm heart ♫ 546 00:44:49,320 --> 00:44:51,380 ♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫ 547 00:44:51,380 --> 00:44:53,440 ♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains and through the fire of war ♫ 548 00:44:53,440 --> 00:44:57,530 ♫ You are always ♫ 549 00:44:57,530 --> 00:45:02,880 ♫ There for me. ♫ 45515