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[Warm on a Cold Night]

[Episode 18]

Don't move.

Excuse me.

The Inspectors are on duty.

Excuse me.

Behave yourself. Don't move!

Please be gentle.

Sir.

He caught the culprit in the blink of an eye.

How amazing he is!

Please spare my life.

Oh no.

We have to compensate for the damage again.

Get up.

Catch him.

-Madam, please spare my life. -Kneel there.

Yes, madam.

Bravo!

Amazing!

He is so awesome!

Well done!

Fantastic!

What happened?

It's all restored.

Amazing!

There's another one.

He's caught one more.

Amazing.

Thank you.

Thank you, Inspectors.

Thank you.

Inspector Su.

We're relieved

by your presence in Jiuxiao City.

Yes.

I didn't expect Inspector Han

to be not only handsome

but also so brave.

It's true that

seeing is believing.

You two are so in sync.

You are indeed

a perfect match.

It's true.

Right?

That's right.

They are really in sync.

I think

this pair of Qian-Qi partners

seems to be

a Qian-Qi couple.

Lower your voice.

It'll be troublesome

if others hear it.

Yes.

The love between Qian and Qi is a taboo

in the state of Qian.

Besides, Inspector Su

is still on duty.

If others find out about this,

it will be a big scandal.

Keep your voice down.

That's right. Keep it down.

Alright.

Stop it.

[Inspection Bureau]

You are so amazing today.

Just with bluffing,

you make the thief

confess all the crimes he committed

this year.

Is it enough?

You always smile like this

when you kiss up to somebody against your conscience.

Lord Han,

I accidentally tie a dead knot.

Can you please help me untie it?

Beg me.

Please.

Please.

Please.

Please help me untie it.

Please.

Enough.

Look, something is going on between them.

Yeah, they're holding hands.

Look.

Prince Han, Jiu.

You two are really something.

There's nothing to hide.

That's right.

We?

What are we hiding?

Stop pretending.

Everyone in the Jiuxiao City

are talking about you.

They say you two are...

What is it?

Girl.

You're really something.

Congratulations.

The future wife of the Young Master of Qi.

Young Master's wife?

What nonsense are you talking about?

Your Highness.

Calm down.

We're just being kind.

You two should

behave yourself usually.

That's right.

Anyhow, you are civil servants.

No, Daren.

It's not what you think.

Listen to me.

Daren,

you got us wrong.

What's going on?

Why is there

such outrageous gossip?

I'm in a relationship with you?

How is that possible?

Hold on.

Let's say I'm in a relationship with you.

Does that make you feel aggrieved?

I don't want to put you out.

You are so noble.

It's all because of you.

You're always pestering me

and trying to touch me.

How can others not misunderstand?

Fine.

Then I won't bother you anymore.

I'll stay away from you. Sounds good?

No way.

Why not?

Without me,

you can't even save your life, let alone investigate.

Before I met you,

I lived well.

It was just a little hard.

A straight foot is not afraid of a crooked shoe.

Why do you always

care about what others think?

You are the Prince of Qi.

Of course, you don't need to care about others' opinions.

But I'm not married yet.

Can someone like you

get married?

Don't look down on me.

There are many choices for me.

I've already untied it.

Su Jiu'er.

Stop there!

You can't catch me.

The boss is right.

They are really in a relationship.

Yes.

In broad daylight,

they are still fooling around.

How inappropriate!

Mother.

Who is this?

Hua.

Isn't this the female lead

in the latest script?

What do you mean?

It's "The True Love between Qian and Qi."

Come on, tell me.

When did you

fall in love?

Hua.

Why does this gossip

come to you?

Hanzheng and I

are only good partners.

It's pure friendship.

It's already the 33rd year of Dingkun.

Do you still believe there is pure friendship

between men and women?

I'm telling the truth.

I've never thought of

that way.

Let me ask you.

Regarding the gossip,

did your handsome Qi partner

deny it?

Did he?

Hanzheng's not the kind of person

who cares about gossip.

You

are really emotionally unintelligent.

He is a Prince.

Why would he

be willing to be slandered of being together with you?

If he doesn't deny it, that means he agrees with it.

And it shows that he falls for you.

Are you saying Hanzheng likes me?

How is that possible?

At least he doesn't dislike you.

What about you?

Do you like him?

No way I would like him.

He's not my type.

Then who is your type?

I like someone like my father.

He must be righteous,

brave,

skillful in martial arts,

and responsible.

The more I hear it, the more it sounds like Hanzheng.

No.

He won't be like my father.

He pulls a long face every day.

My father was amicable

to everyone.

Your father

was with the aesthetic standard of

a few decades ago.

Now, it's trending

to keep a straight face to everyone

but be nice to you.

It's so sweet.

I have to go, Hua.

I'm going to see my mother.

What's with that expression?

Your expression

is exactly the same as

Su Jiu'er

when she is getting into mischief.

Your Highness is indeed

talking about Miss Jiu'er all the time.

What do you mean?

Don't you know

the slander between

you and Miss Jiu'er

has gone viral in the entire Jiuxiao City?

I went to the ice house this afternoon to buy some ice.

The manager asked me about it.

What did you say?

I told him the truth.

I said Your Highness

is a perfect match

with Miss Jiu'er.

Unfortunately...

Unfortunately?

It's a pity that Miss Jiu'er

is a Qian.

She can't be

Young Master of Qi's wife.

Interracial marriage is also not allowed

between Qian and Qi.

Moreover, Your Highness

is so noble.

You can't

have a relationship with a Qian

in secret

like other people.

But it doesn't matter.

Isn't Qian-Qi Six Treaties

progressing?

What matters is

whether Your Highness likes Miss Jiu'er.

I like her.

Look.

Or I don't like her.

It's none of your business.

Go and cook.

Then fan it yourself.

I'm going to cook.

Mother.

I'm back.

Mother.

Mother.

What did I do wrong again?

Every time I do something wrong,

you come to

complain to Father.

Just tell me.

What is it?

Don't bother Father.

Su Jiu'er.

Tell me the truth.

Are you in a relationship with a Qi?

Mother.

Why do you believe

rumors like that?

Your partner, Hanzheng,

is a Qi.

He is even the Young Master.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I...

I didn't say he's a Qian.

If I hadn't

treated Kaka's father,

I would still be in the dark.

Rumor has it that

you fell in love with your Qi partner.

Su Jiu'er.

Why are you so foolish?

I didn't, Mother.

We are just

partners.

People are always like this.

They make groundless accusations and spread gossip as they wish.

I think it's because

Jiuxiao City has been too peaceful.

If there's a big case

in a few days,

they will lose interest in talking about this.

Su Jiu'er

Are you really just partners?

Really.

Then don't be his partner anymore.

Stay away from him, okay?

But

how can I

break up with my partner

just because of the rumors out there?

Jiu'er.

I'm not an unreasonable person.

You're working in the Inspection Bureau.

You should know better than me.

Although Qian and Qi

seem to be in a peaceful situation now,

the two races

can fight easily.

Although Qian-Qi romances

are not prohibited,

past relationships

were despised by the public.

They were all singled out by the Qian.

I'm telling you.

If you are still entangled

with Hanzheng,

let alone the Inspection Bureau,

the whole neighborhood

can't tolerate you.

But...

Mother.

We are really not

what you think.

-I... -Jiu'er.

The Qian-Qi romance

may look newfangled,

but it's only temporary joy.

Think about it.

We only live

for decades.

While Qi people

can live for hundreds of years.

After a few decades,

your beauty is gone.

He's still in his prime.

Can he stay with you forever?

Fine.

I promise you, Mother.

I won't have a Qian-Qi romance

with him.

Rest assured.

Jiu'er.

You must listen to me this time.

Okay?

I'm starving, Mother.

Did you

cook something delicious?

Get some for me.

I'm starving.

All right.

Listen to me.

Okay, you're the boss.

Hurry up.

Get me more.

What matters is

whether Your Highness likes Miss Jiu'er.

Tell me.

You are so weak

and silly.

Will I really fall in love with you?

Why does everyone think

we are having a relationship?

Oh my God.

Why doesn't everyone

understand us?

Don't arrest me.

It's me, Hanzheng.

Hanzheng.

Hanzheng.

It's you.

It's already late.

Why are you wandering around

in the middle of the night?

I'm not.

I think no one

understands me.

They all think

we're having a relationship.

It's okay.

I'm here for you.

Looks like

she is dreaming of me again.

Hanzheng.

It's great to have you around.

You are only well-behaved

in your dream, aren't you?

What did you say?

Nothing.

Anyway,

you're in your dream now.

Let's just stay quiet

for a moment.

Over there.

Su Jiu'er.

You

shameless woman.

Exactly.

In the middle of the night,

a Qian and a Qi

are here,

flirting and hugging each other.

-Do you have any etiquette? -No.

It's not what you think.

Stop quibbling.

We saw it.

Yes, we saw it.

You really got us wrong.

You are still quibbling.

We saw it all.

It's not what you think.

It's not what you think.

-I really... -Jiu'er.

Mother.

Come here.

Come to me.

Stay away from the Qi.

Come here.

Yes.

Let's go.

But Mother,

he is my partner.

Am I

just your partner?

Jiu'er.

Come here.

Do you still refuse to come to your senses?

Jiu'er.

Hurry.

If you dare to

stay with the Qi,

the whole neighborhood

is no place for you.

Jiuxiao City

is also no place for you.

That's right.

Go away.

Leave now.

Get out of Jiuxiao City!

You're not allowed here.

Get out of the Jiuxiao City!

Su Jiu'er.

If you can't stay in Jiuxiao City,

I'll take you to Shuobei.

No one will bully you there.

And no one

will sit in judgment on you.

Get lost.

If your daughter

is with the Qi,

she doesn't deserve to stay in Jiuxiao City.

Neither do you.

Get out!

Get out of here!

Mother!

Mother!

Move! Mother!

Get up.

Hanzheng.

Let's never meet again.

You may leave now and

go back to Shuobei on your own.

From now on,

we will never meet again.

Jiu'er.

Let's go.

We should teach her a lesson.

How shameless she is

to do such a thing!

Go away!

Get lost!

Don't stay here.

Get out of Jiuxiao City!

You're not welcome here.

Get out!

Get out of here!

It was her dream.

Why does it hurt so much here?

Could it be...

I've really got a crush on her?

Don't leave me, Hanzheng.

Han...

Luckily,

it was just a dream.

Put the braziers

in every corner.

Burn more joss paper.

-Yes, sir. -By the way,

spread out more mulberry leaves.

I have already been

generous.

Don't be stingy.

Spread them out. Hurry up.

Okay.

After all,

I wrote "Painting Immortal"

for Meng Huaiyun

and Feng Muyuan.

So,

the story turned out happily.

But

I was worried that if it was too smooth,

the viewers would get bored.

So I wrote another

open-ended one.

Jiu'er. What do you think?

Jiu'er.

What?

The new ending.

The ending?

Alright.

I think you're tired.

How about you

go back and rest early?

I'm sorry, Jun.

I promised to check the script for you.

But I'm absent-minded.

It's nothing.

But

what's wrong with you?

Is something bothering you?

Why don't you share it with me?

The gossip of

Hanzheng and I having a Qian-Qi romance,

have you heard about it?

Liu Fu has told me some.

But those are all nonsense.

You don't have to take it to heart.

But I just don't understand.

The two of us are only

solving the cases.

Why are there so many

people

criticizing us?

Besides,

my mother

is also worried about me because of this.

It's really annoying.

Is the criticism

bothering you?

Or your relationship with Brother Han?

Do you want to ask

if I really like Hanzheng?

Alright.

It's okay if you don't want to tell me.

Because liking someone

is one's own business.

There's no need to confess to others.

Actually,

I've never

thought about this.

Why?

Because it's destiny.

I've been weak since I was young.

Someday,

I will leave you all.

So,

whether I like someone

or someone likes me,

it's too much to hope for me.

Besides,

I am already a burden to my mother.

If I implicate the others,

isn't that a sin?

Jiu'er.

Sometimes, you have to think boldly.

I think

romance

is the best thing

in the world.

It can make two people

fall in love at first sight

and be together forever.

It can also make two miserable people

rely on each other in troubled times.

Plus, it can allow two enemies

to understand each other.

How could you regard love

as a burden?

So, Jiu'er.

Look.

You met Brother Han.

He can help you live long and healthily.

You met me again.

I will spare no effort

to search the world

for a way to cure you.

So,

there's nothing

destined.

Because

you never know

what will happen tomorrow.

Yes.

Jun.

Thank you.

What on earth is love?

I hope one day

I can have my own understanding.

You will.

♫How regrettable I am♫

This...

What's that sound?

What's that sound?

[Qian, Chen Boliang]

Who is singing?

♫Things didn't work out right♫

No way.

Could it be...

This is so scary.

Let's go.

S-Shi Luqing.

You shouldn't be here.

♫I had a sad fate, but nobody felt sorry for me♫

Let's go back

Go back. Go.

Isn't it just an actress

singing backstage?

What's wrong with everyone?

The voice

belongs to Shi Luqing.

Shi Luqing?

What happened to her?

She's been dead for half a year.

What?

Shi Luqing was an actress.

Without others knowing the reason,

she suddenly committed suicide.

But recently,

someone heard her voice

on the eve of the Ghost Festival.

At first,

everyone thought someone was up to some mischief.

But after searching everywhere,

nobody was found.

Later, there was a rumor

that Shi Luqing's soul returned

because the Gate of Hell had opened.

Jun.

Let's get out of here too.

Hurry up!

♫How regrettable I am♫

Hanzheng.

You may leave now and

go back to Shuobei on your own.

From now on,

we will never meet again.

Regarding the Qi Vital Stone,

I've sent a letter to the King of Xueqi.

His Majesty thinks that

since the Black Market

is in the territory of the Qian people,

we can't simply meddle in it

but only investigate in secret.

Next,

my men will ask

those homeless Qi

who have nowhere else to go.

If they are willing to return to Shuobei,

I'll make arrangements.

In the beginning,

I didn't understand

why Qi people lived such a miserable life

in the state of Qian,

but they still didn't want to go back to their hometown.

After spending some time

here,

I realize that people will develop some concerns

after staying here for a long time.

Your concern

is Su Jiu'er, isn't it?

When did you become so gossipy?

The anecdotes between

the Prince of Qi and the female inspector from the Inspection Bureau

have been written into a script

by the storyteller

and spread all over Jiuxiao City.

No way for me not to listen.

If so, I'll listen to it

when I'm free.

Do you really like Su Jiu'er?

Even if Qian-Qi Six Treaties proceeds smoothly,

Qian and Qi

are allowed to get married legally.

But we are different races.

The interracial couple can't give birth to children.

Let alone the average Joe,

you are the heir of Qi.

Your father and the whole Qi race

will definitely not agree.

Are you clear

about this?

I never wanted

to be the king of Qi.

Even without Su Jiu'er,

this is not what I want.

But since I was young,

everyone told me

this was my responsibility.

And nobody gave me

room for choices.

So I resigned myself to my fate.

Since you have resigned to it, you have to persist.

What kind of woman

you are together with in the future

and who you will get married to

is not up to you.

The old man doesn't want to marry you.

Even a cripple doesn't want you.

Don't you know

what your reputation is like?

Leave me alone.

Then I'll never marry forever.

You...

-You really piss me off! -Such a beautiful girl.

Why does she have to be with a Qi

and ruin her reputation?

Who would like her?

Exactly.

She's already 30 years old.

Now she's destined to be forever alone.

Keep your distance away from Jiu'er.

In the state of Qian,

if a woman has such a reputation,

she will be treated with countless

disdain and criticism.

I'll take care of it.

I know

you may look willful,

but in fact,

you know how to make the right decision.

Where are you going?

I'm going to see Su Jiu'er.

I haven't given her

today's health and longevity yet.

Jun.

Qi people are afraid of heat.

I don't think they can stand it.

Boss Chen believes that.

Please bless us.

Please bless us.

Master.

In broad daylight,

how dare you bully Qi people!

Hanzheng.

Su Jiu'er.

Did you just

stand idly by and watch this happen?

Brother Han, you got us wrong.

Here, Master.

He's gone too far.

Be careful.

I quit.

Master!

Master, please don't go!

Master!

This...

You ignorant Qi.

How dare you disturb our ritual!

He's just doing a ritual.

He didn't mean to make things difficult for

this Qi buddy.

A ritual?

-Such a ritual -What are you doing?

is not only an insult to the Qi people

but also makes you yourselves

look ridiculous.

Ridiculous?

How dare you say that?

I sympathized with him.

Go ask around.

Ten taels of silver for a ritual.

In the entire Jiuxiao City,

you Qi people will never find

such a good deal.

Su Jiu'er.

You are an Inspector.

Why don't you get

the troublemaker out?

Boss.

This Qi

seems to be an Inspector.

And I heard

he's the female inspector's lover.

How could an Inspector

fall in love with a Qi?

I...

Fine.

If you don't help me,

we'll go to the Inspection Bureau

to see Commander Yan.

Boss Chen.

These are

all rumors.

Prince Han is a Patrol.

He's also my partner.

He must have misunderstood the situation.

Boss Chen, calm down.

Let me explain to him.

Hanzheng.

You got it wrong.

This Qi buddy

did it willingly.

And Boss Chen

did pay him.

He didn't force the buddy.

Shut up!

Brother Han.

What is your attitude

talking to Miss Jiu'er?

I'm talking to you properly.

Why are you yelling at me?

They are really having an equal deal.

And Boss Chen did

pay him.

You keep saying

that Qian and Qi are equal.

But during this period,

I've never seen

any equality

in Jiuxiao City.

Inspector Su.

It's almost time.

Hurry up

and get your partner out of here.

Stop making trouble here.

Go back to the Inspector Bureau with me.

Fine.

I won't bother you then.

Hanzheng, you...

What happened?

Are they disbanded?

Are they really not a Qian-Qi couple?

I'm confused too.

[Qi, Young Master of Cangqi, Keyuncha]

The Qi is so fierce.

He and Inspector Su

don't look like a pair.

What is the Qi?

I spent a lot of money

to find that Qi.

He took my deposit and ran away.

None of the Qi people

is good.

Inspector Su.

Since it happened

under your nose,

it is your responsibility.

I'm going to see Commander Yan.

-Boss Chen. -Boss Chen.

Don't be angry.

I'll compensate you for the loss.

The weather is dry and so are things,

watch out and do not kindle them.

♫How regrettable I am♫

The weather is dry and so are things...

♫Things didn't work out right♫

[The Western Chamber]

♫I had a sad fate, but nobody felt sorry for me♫

♫The Double Ninth Festival is a time of departure♫

♫Cut off the past♫

♫And end the dusty relationship♫

[Qian, Shi Luqing]

♫And end the dusty relationship♫

♫Wine pouring down♫

Jiu'er.

The thief you caught the other day.

Your signatures are not on the statement.

You have to make it up after you finish eating.

Otherwise, you'll be scolded again.

You two are sitting so far away today.

Did you fight?

At least

one of you must sign on it.

Make it up quickly after you finish eating.

Tell him

I'm going on patrol later.

Let him do it.

Okay.

Young Master Han.

Tell her.

I don't know Qian characters.

I won't sign it.

He doesn't know...

Tell him.

Even if he doesn't know the Qian characters,

he can find someone idle to help him.

-Okay. -Tell her.

There's no rush on patrol.

I'd love to go on patrol.

You can ask someone else to replace you.

Who?

You.

I will not follow

your wish.

You...

I'm going on patrol.

I also have things to do. Help me to take a leave of absence.

What's all this?

Who did I offend?

What happened

between you and Hanzheng?

Nothing.

Do you need me

to be your peacemaker?

After all,

you are partners who share life and death.

There is no need to have a stalemate.

Let me talk to him.

Hu.

Let's talk about something else.

Do you know

the strange thing that happened in The Western Chamber?

Do you mean the revival of

Shi Luqing's soul?

Who is

Shi Luqing exactly?

Shi Luqing

was an out-of-towner.

At first,

she always went to The Western Chamber to watch opera.

She was pretty.

And then,

I heard that one day,

she found the boss and complained,

saying she was in a hopeless dilemma.

Firstly, Boss Chen is soft-hearted.

Secondly,

he heard she could sing opera.

So he gave her a chance.

After that,

she officially

joined The Western Chamber.

Anyway,

Shi Luqing became famous after her first show.

Later, she became more popular.

She did sing well.

But rumor had it that

her private life was promiscuous.

She could meet her former lovers wherever she went.

I don't know if it's true.

She was a big hit for some time.

Not long after that,

she suddenly jumped off the city tower.

That's strange.

Since she became famous for singing,

her life should be

on a roll.

Why did she jump off the city tower?

You're asking me?

Who should I ask?

Let me tell you.

On the day she jumped off the tower,

I was on duty.

I saw it with my own eyes.

She was wearing red

and muttering something.

Then, she jumped off all of a sudden.

No one pushed her.

We filed a case.

No matter how we investigated it, the result showed it was a suicide.

What's wrong, girl?

Are you feeling unwell?

I'm fine.

I just feel a little dizzy.

Are you tired?

Just take a rest here.

I'll get you something to eat.

Wait for me.

Hurry up. Come and help me.

I...

I'm about to faint.

Come closer.

Come closer.

It feels so comfortable.

It's like the grass

suddenly

getting the first rays of spring

after enduring winter.

The grass is nice and warm.

So comfortable.

Anyway,

don't you still

treat me

as a tool?

No.

Don't be so petty.

You've warmed me, who is like a small grass.

And I've cooled you,

who is like a massive furnace.

It's fair.

No.

I even took you to investigate the case.

You've gained a profit.

You've made a killing.

You really know how to settle a score.

I'll hold it more for a while.

Jiu'er.

Jiu...

Godfather.

We...

You two...

You two

pretend not to get along in front of others.

But you are so lovey-dovey in secret.

Keep your voice down, Godfather.

We have no choice,

don't we?

Right?

-Yes. -We just want to

replenish our energy

while not being watched.

You know that

gossip is a fearful thing.

It's all because

you Qian people

love to gossip.

You're so stubborn.

Look at your face.

You look a little angry.

Nice acting, young man.

Take it.

What are you looking at?

I've entrusted my daughter's life

to you.

If you want to replenish for her, just do it in public.

Do your best.

Spare no effort.

I won't disturb you anymore.

Go on.

Go on.

I'll keep watch for you.

It's sweet. Eat it.

Eat.

I'll try it first.

It's really sweet.

Try it.

No.

You don't even eat it when I feed you myself.

Try it.

How is it?

Is it sweet?

Did my godfather

give you a shock just now?

How could I be scared of

such a trivial matter?

Yue Daren is here.

I love seeing you

embarrassed.

It's really awkward.

Godfather, you scared us.

I won't scare you anymore.

I'll keep watch for you.

Go on.

Go on.

The Tanghulu is wasted.

Leave it.

I'll buy you another one.

Hold on.

Your hand.

Tanghulu is not in a hurry.

I haven't got enough

health and longevity.

It's so warm.

Wait.

Many people are watching the rehearsal today.

Remember,

we are now

partners in a stalemate.

Then why do we go together?

If so, I'll come back later.

Go in and find Jun.

Wait.

It's the Ghost Festival.

You're a girl.

You can't simply wander around.

That makes sense.

How about this?

You go in first.

I'll go in after I go for another circle.

Okay, I'll go in first.

Go.

Hanzheng.

Come back early.

Okay, stop.

Remember.

When the boat comes,

pull it to the center.

Noted.

Okay.

Come on.

I hope it's a

heart-to-heart communication.

Okay, you guys continue.

Okay.

Is it started?

Not yet, but soon.

Where's Brother Han?

Isn't he coming?

Did he forget?

Don't worry.

He won't forget.

Where did he go?

With his martial arts,

he would have gone back to Shuobei.

If you are bored,

I'll walk with you.

No need.

There are so many people here who need you.

You must be very busy.

Don't worry about me.

By the way,

I do have one thing that needs your favor.

My good friend, Hua,

knew I'd be here to watch the "Painting Immortal,"

so she asked me

to get her the autograph of the male lead.

Is she also a fan of Ren Fengyang?

Kind of.

She likes whoever is popular.

Okay.

Leave it to me.

♫In a flash♫

♫I turn out to be haggard♫

♫As beauty♫

♫is a fragile gift♫

♫High as mountains and long as rivers♫

♫High as mountains and long as rivers♫