All language subtitles for Story of Kunning Palace episode 12 [iQIYI]

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As long as I can take over Ning'an Palace,

I'm willing to pay any price.

[Ning'an Palace]

Cleanse the court of traitors and sycophants.

The cinnabar imperial brush decides life and death.

Everything

is like a dream.

I once owed it to a lot of people.

Zhang Zhe, please help me.

I'll be a good person after this.

I'll marry the one I spoil.

There are things

you can't give me,

but he can.

I want to live.

Only you can help me.

Everyone in the world has the right to run away,

except me.

I want to do my best

to make up for the mistakes and regrets in the past.

Do you believe in the previous life, Mr. Zhang?

I'd rather believe what's right in front of me.

Welcome, Your Majesty.

Welcome, Your Majesty.

Congratulations on returning to our homeland.

Ning, what exactly are you afraid of?

But in the stars,

there is always a pair of invisible hands,

putting everything back to where it was.

Now, you've taken your revenge.

In the end, who are you?

A bustling place, a battleground.

A life of absurdity, a story of mistakes and regrets.

[Story of Kunning Palace]

[Episode 12]

Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty.

I've already acted the goat

and pleaded guilty.

What else does he want?

Speaking of that night,

I heard that you met with Junior Preceptor Xie

after you left Tai'an Hall.

Besides,

I also heard that

the two scholars Junior Preceptor Xie kicked out of Hanlin Academy

both punished you before.

It seems what Zheng Bao said is true.

Is the Xue family trying to frame Xie Wei?

Now that we are on the same boat,

if he gives himself away and gets caught by Shen Lang

at this critical moment,

both the Yan family and I will suffer.

Actually, I also feel that

the way Junior Preceptor Xie treats me is a bit different.

What do you mean?

He is close to my father.

I met him a few times at home before.

But somehow,

things became more different since I entered the palace.

You know what, Your Majesty?

Junior Preceptor Xie even asked me to learn how to play the qin from him alone.

How inappropriate.

Why are you laughing at me, Your Majesty?

I only told you about this, Your Majesty.

You can't let others know.

Forget it.

Don't overthink.

Since you're here to be a study partner,

you should focus on your studies.

Got it?

Yes.

I'll obey your instructions, Your Majesty.

You may leave.

Although she's indeed beautiful,

she's

really childish.

If it weren't me who thought for Official Xie,

he wouldn't be able to get married any time soon.

Everyone says Shen Lang is paranoid.

I should have got away

by acting the goat, right?

Although the maid is dead,

the Xue family won't stop because of this.

I have to see Xie Wei

and tell him what happened today.

Xie Ju'an.

You owe me this time.

You have to repay me.

[Qiqin Hall]

[Ministry of Justice]

This case is really tricky.

Yes.

Mr. Zhang.

Are you really going to break off the engagement with the Yao family?

Yes.

I've returned the marriage certificate.

When I have time in a few days,

I'll ask someone

to send back the engagement gifts the Yao family gave me.

That is Minister Yao, the head of the Ministry of Personnel.

He's the head of the Ministry of Personnel.

Are you crazy or stupid?

Sir.

This is my private business.

Knock it off.

Because of you,

the Ministry of Justice has greatly offended the Xingwu Guards.

Now that Minister Yao appreciates you

and wants you to marry his daughter,

this is your chance.

The assessment of so many of us here

is in Mr. Yao's hands.

If you offend him,

your life in the Ministry of Justice will be very hard.

I got my job here through official examination.

I have no intention of becoming a high-ranking official or earning a high salary.

If the Ministry of Personnel dismisses me for private matters,

I'll go back to the local government of my hometown

and be an official there.

My dear Mr. Zhang.

After that incident in Tai'an Hall,

we can count as friends in need, right?

Just take my advice.

Zhang Zhe, stop!

You... You are like a stone in a cesspit.

So hard and smelly.

Why do you come to our place so often lately?

What about your business?

Business?

Xie Wei is always ordering me around.

My business is ruined anyway.

I just got a few good qins,

and he took them all.

I have to get that money back by feasting here today.

Dao Qin.

Didn't our teacher ask you to go see Deputy Gong Yi?

Any news?

No.

Can't you hurry up?

Hurry up.

Mr. Chen.

Why are you here?

Is Mr. Xie inside?

This is Chen Ying, and I have something important that I need your advice on, Sir.

Come in.

Another poor man who's got in trouble.

Don't you talk about our teacher like that.

Jian Shu, I'll kill you!

Stop! Stop!

Stop!

Don't move!

I'll kill you!

Stop right there!

I'm grateful that you took the risk

and entered the palace to save me last time, Mr. Chen.

But I have to remind you.

Do you know

how Zhang Zhe became an official in the court

from a civil servant?

I only know that he got in through official examination.

I didn't inquire about it any further.

Zhang Zhe was born poor.

In order not to put more burden on his widowed mother,

he gave up the imperial examination and took the official examination instead.

The so-called official examination

is not for recruiting formal officials.

It's usually for emergencies, and when the emergencies are dealt with, those temporary officials will be laid off.

But Gu Chunfang, Investigating Censor of the Jibei Circuit,

has sharp eyes.

He loves Zhang Zhe's talent,

made an exception and recommended him to the court.

Gu Chunfang is not only

a talent scout to Zhang Zhe,

but he also helped him clear his father's name.

The relationship between these two is nothing casual.

So Mr. Gu assigned Zhang Zhe to the Ministry of Justice

on purpose?

Mr. Gu has been working outside the capital for many years.

He will return to the capital soon,

and the position of the Minister of Justice has been vacant for years.

Does His Majesty intend to let Mr. Gu...

Mr. Xie, you're so observant.

You even know so well about a low-ranking official.

It's really admirable

that you think 10 steps ahead when you take one step.

You're flattering me, Mr. Chen.

It's only because I'm also quite curious

about Mr. Zhang.

If you have any news about Mr. Zhang in the future,

please also exchange information

with me, Mr. Chen.

No problem, Sir.

I, Chen Ying, am willing to do anything for you, Sir.

Miss. Miss.

Miss, you're finally back.

What's wrong? Did someone treat you badly?

This morning,

a lot of rewards were sent from the palace.

His Lordship asked someone to inquire about it

and got to know that you suffered a lot in the palace.

Lian'er is worried about you.

I'm back safely, right?

Let's go. I'll greet father

so that he doesn't have to worry anymore.

Greetings, Father and Mother.

I'm your daughter Xuening.

It's good that you're back.

What exactly happened in the palace?

Tell us about it.

Look at you.

You should have informed us

about such an important matter.

Do you know

how worried your mother, your sister and I

have been?

I just don't understand.

There are so many study partners in the palace.

Why do you have to be the one that causes trouble?

Maybe you should ask her

what she has done herself.

-Alright.
-Mother.

I am asking, aren't I?

I knew it.

Back then,

I didn't agree when you wanted to enter the palace.

With your temper,

you'll only cause trouble by acting recklessly.

Look.

Now that something happened, you finally learned your lesson.

I've always been reminding you

to follow the rules in the palace.

But you

never took it seriously.

Xuening.

Can't you take care of your own life

and stop letting the whole family worry about you?

Save me some trouble, okay?

So in your eyes,

everything is my fault, Mother?

You never fail

to surprise me.

How can you talk to me like that?

-Alright. Alright.
-What kind of attitude is that?

Stop it. Enough.

Ning, you just came back from the palace.

You must be tired.

Go back to your room and have a rest.

Come on. Take her back to rest.

Look at her.

How can she be like this?

Alright. Leave her alone.

Look.

Look at them.

Was that a cat seeing a mouse

or a tiger seeing a pig?

Do they have to eat each other alive or what?

Mother.

You're here.

Are you still angry?

I heard a saying.

It goes, "Love well, whip well."

I don't understand what it means.

Can you explain it to me, Mother?

You've learned how to

beat around the bush.

Mother.

Actually, we only heard about

what happened to Ning in the palace.

We didn't see it with our own eyes.

So it might not be Ning's fault.

I know it might not be her fault.

But don't forget

that is the royal palace.

What kind of place is that?

That's a place where

your life is at risk all the time.

If anything goes wrong,

you may get executed.

But look at her temper.

If she were half as disciplined and steady as you,

I wouldn't have to be like this.

Actually, Ning is becoming more sensible

as she gets older.

I think maybe you should worry less.

Since you brought the matter of age up,

you're right on the point.

Come here.

Since you two have both grown up,

it's time to start thinking about your marriages.

But look at her temper.

I'm so worried.

What kind of family would want her?

Mother, don't worry.

Father has made a lot of friends in the court.

He will find someone nice for Ning.

Don't worry too much.

Alright, let's not talk about her for now.

Let's talk about you.

Given your condition,

it shouldn't be hard for you

to marry into a good family.

But now,

you're more or less affected by your sister Ning.

What should I do?

Marriage is predestined. It can't be forced.

What's coming will come.

Look at you. You're always like this.

People will take advantage of you.

When everything's perfect, that's when losses come. But when you're at a loss, that's when opportunities come.

Losing is a blessing.

Look at you.

You're even more eloquent than me.

[Caution]

Father.

I knew you'd come to see me.

Come here.

Caution means worry.

Father, are you worried about the relationship between the Jiang family and the Yan family?

As for the case of rebellious phrases in the palace,

Empress Dowager Xue did try to use me

to frame the Yan family.

Fortunately,

Mr. Zhang from the Ministry of Justice

has cleared my name.

The matter in the palace have been solved.

But a few days ago,

something happened to the Yan family as well.

Did you hear about it in the palace?

From my point of view,

although it's unknown why Marquis of Yan got hurt,

the Xue family locked down the city that very night to search.

That means the relationship between the two families

has become as incompatible as water and fire.

You've grown up even more after going to the palace.

You can see around corners and find out the truth.

The grudges between the Yan and Xue families

have been accumulated for 20 years.

There's a lot of bad blood between them.

I'm afraid it's hard to resolve.

Besides...

Father, you're talking about

Viscount Dingfei, right?

I heard the story of 300 Loyal Souls.

It's said that the Yan and Xue families broke up after this.

But I think

many of the details are unreasonable.

Do you know what happened exactly back then, Father?

Back then,

Lord Pingnan

massacred the palace

when the former emperor was critically ill.

Many stories were told

by the only survivors.

You know.

Many things people say are untrustworthy.

Later, as erroneous information spread,

the truth got totally mixed up with the rumors.

It's hard to tell the truth.

What we know is that

the former emperor died of severe illness.

The young emperor ascended the throne and the Empress Dowager became the regent.

She assisted the Xue family.

It was only a few years ago when His Majesty got married that he got his rule back.

And these are the only facts

we can see with our own eyes.

Now the Xue family's forces are everywhere.

Is there really no solution

to the Yan family's plight?

Yan Lin

is your childhood friend.

Although every time he came here,

he'd climb over our wall

and I'd scold him every time I saw him.

But in fact, I quite like him.

He's good at both literature and martial arts.

He's different from those playboys

in the capital.

I thought you would get married sooner or later.

But now it seems

this marriage is not going to happen.

I'm worried that you'll take it too hard

and you'll be sad.

But I promise you.

If you are willing,

I'll find you someone new.

I won't let my daughter suffer.

No matter what happens in the future,

you won't get involved again.

Father, don't worry.

I only take Yan Lin as a friend.

We're not in love.

And I definitely don't want to get married hastily because of this.

I beg to ask you a favor, Father.

I'm indebted to Yan Lin.

If the Yan family really gets in trouble,

I want to do my best to help.

I won't get our family implicated.

Please agree to my unreasonable request, Father.

Good.

Good.

I thought

you were still that thoughtless little girl.

I didn't expect you to become so sensible

and grateful.

I'm really glad.

I promise you.

If I have a chance to speak

in the court,

I'll choose to side with the Yan family.

Duke.

Who's that?

Over there.

Go after him!

Yes.

Go after him!

Duke.

[Dear Lord Pingnan]

God is indeed on my side.

Guards. Into the palace.

Yes.

[Imperial Study]

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Duke.

Official Xie, take a look at this.

Duke of Xue received a secret report today.

Someone handed in this half of a letter

between Marquis of Yan and Lord Pingnan.

This is a crime of treason.

What do you think is the appropriate punishment for this, Official Xie?

In my opinion,

we don't know where this half letter came from.

And according to the letter,

it's just someone asking Lord Pingnan

about Viscount Xue's premature death.

There's no Yan family's official seal

or words of treason in it.

It shouldn't be regarded as solid evidence.

If someone with ulterior motives

says this letter was written by Duke of Xue,

it also makes sense.

Are you suspecting that the Xue family colluded with the enemy, Junior Preceptor?

Or are you suspecting that

I'm framing the Yan family?

Everyone knows how loyal you are, Duke.

What I meant is that

since there's a first half of this letter,

there should be a second half.

Why don't we give the Ministry of Justice more time to search?

When they find the second half of the letter

with the Yan family's official seal or the signature of Marquis of Yan,

we can convict the Yan family more justly.

Everyone knows Yan Mu is full of wild ambitions.

Why do we need more evidence?

Your Majesty.

The Ministry of Justice has been in charge of the Rebels Case for a long time.

There has been no progress at all.

And now there's a fuss

over Ruyi jade in the palace.

It shows that

the rebels have infiltrated the palace with the Yan family's help.

If this goes on,

I'm afraid

it will cause great trouble.

Your Majesty.

You've waited for 20 years.

It'll just take a few more months. There's no need to hurry.

Why should we wait?

If Yan's troops

join forces with Lord Pingnan's army to attack the capital,

it will be too late.

Alright.

Official Xie is right.

To shut people's mouths,

we need a justifiable reason.

But since it concerns the foundation of our country,

I can't make any mistakes.

From now on,

the Yan family will be confined in their mansion

and cooperate with the investigation of Xingwu Guards.

Before the truth is revealed,

we can't allow any threat.

Uncle.

You must find

the remaining half of the letter as soon as possible

and find out the truth.

Yes, Your Majesty.

[Yan Mansion]

Xue Ye.

What are you doing in the middle of the night?

You came at the right time, Viscount Yan.

Open your eyes and see clearly.

The Yan family colluded with the rebels of Lord Pingnan.

From now on, you'll be confined in your mansion,

and you must cooperate with Xingwu Guards' investigation.

Go look after Father.

Don't let this disturb him.

I'll take care of this.

Yes.

What are you waiting for?

Hurry and get your dogs out of the way.

I want to go in and search.

Mr. Xue,

His Majesty’s order

only requested the Yan family to cooperate with the investigation,

and it did not convict the Yan family of any crimes.

[Mansion of Marquis of Yan]

The Yan family has been innocent and loyal for generations.

The truth will eventually be revealed.

Before that,

I will not tolerate

you guys wrecking havoc under my family's roof.

Alright, Yan Lin.

Don't you dare think that I'll let you go so easily.

All of you in the Yan family

are just barely surviving.

When Xingwu Guards find the evidence,

I'll kill your whole family.

Well then, let's wait until Xingwu Guards find the evidence.

Before that,

the Yan family is still innocent and loyal.

No one can slander us.

Keep an eye on them.

Not even an ant shall escape.

Yes.

Why did he suddenly

suddenly pass an order?

We've been investigating the rebels for so long.

I don't know if we'll be implicated.

It's really a fight between the immortals,

but you and I suffer in the end.

Mr. Zhang, say something.

I am just in charge of investigating the case.

I have nothing to do with any other matters.

You still want to continue investigating the case?

Didn't you hear from His Majesty?

The Yan family is under the jurisdiction of Xingwu Guards.

Besides, it's not easy for you to be summoned by His Majesty today.

Your career looks promising.

You need to stop investigating any further.

No way.

The investigation into the rebels is already showing some clues.

Wouldn't it be unfavourable for the case if we hand it over to others now?

It seems like Mr. Zhang

is blaming His Majesty?

It seems that you guys at the Ministry of Justice is dissatisfied with the imperial edict.

Mr. Yao, you must have been mistaken.

We were just talking about official matters.

Please be generous,

and not take issue with our words.

I've been in charge of the Ministry of Personnel for decades.

I know how to differentiate between personal and official matters.

Mr. Zhang,

you might think that you are talented.

But if you want to have a real foothold in the court,

I'm afraid

you need more practice.

Yes, yes.

He has always been acting arbitrarily.

I don't know how many people he has offended.

Last time, His Majesty blamed us for the Xingwu Guards incident.

It was resolved all thanks to your kind words.

All of us at the Ministry of Justice were very thankful.

Am I right, Zhang Zhe?

Thank you.

Thank you.

You are welcome.

Look at you.

What a good marriage it could have been,

alongside a great official career.

You just have to ruin it for yourself, don't you?

I work with my heart.

I intend to work hard and pursue a career in this position.

I will continue to investigate the rebels.

As for my personal matters,

please don't mention it again,

so as not to ruin a girl's reputation.

Okay, I'm just being nosy.

Why are you still investigating?

Zhang Zhe.

A letter?

Where is this letter from?

Wasn’t it forged by the Xue family?

No.

Up to now,

I have never stolen His Lordship's official seal.

That half of the official seal

was shot at the Duke's Mansion with an arrow.

As for who was behind it,

even the Duke himself has no idea.

If your previous investigations were correct,

and Marquis of Yan had indeed corresponded with Lord Pingnan,

then this half of the seal

would naturally be from the rebels.

Yes, I think so too.

It's useless to say anything now.

Someone in the shadows is trying to stir up the capital.

It's hard to guard against it.

Marquis of Yan is still recuperating.

If Xingwu Guards continue to attack,

I'm afraid it'll affect his health.

Do you have any solutions?

Mr. Zhou,

people who waver never end well

since the ancient times.

Now that you're on my boat,

you should walk with me till the end.

Isn't it too late for you

to turn to the Xue family?

You worry too much.

We've been on the same boat for a long time.

You steer the ship while I'm the oar.

But the only reason the oar can still carry the boat

is because it's not broken.

Since investigating the Yan family,

the Duke has repeatedly pressed me.

If I don't get any more reliable information,

the Duke will definitely suspect me.

When it comes to a suspicious piece of trash,

the Duke will not only discard it,

but will also get rid of it.

Without me as the oar,

who will be the next one?

Are you trying to say that

without the oar, the ship will go astray?

And without you,

I may not be able to

control whoever comes next?

You're exaggerating.

That's not what I meant.

Then tell me,

what are your plans?

From today on,

if there's any information that I have managed to find out about the Yan family,

I will also present it to the Duke,

after informing you about it.

Mr. Zhou,

I heard there is the role of a banker in the casino.

This person is observant and alert,

and likes to take advantage of everybody.

I admit that

Zhou Yinzhi is a person who is greedy for wealth and power.

But I dare not,

and I don't have what it takes to be the banker.

Today, I promise you that

you will be the first to know

any information regarding the Yan family, ahead of the Duke.

Then I ask that Mr. Zhou,

you remember your promise.

Zhou Yinzhi.

This time,

don't let me down again.

Miss, are you moving?

Why are you packing things up?

You guys came at the right time.

How much cash do we currently have?

Including your monthly salary

and His Lordship's allowances over these few years,

as well as the gifts sent to you

during festivals and your birthday,

and then deducting the 400 taels you took the last time,

there is about 300 taels left.

So little?

What about these?

How much would these be worth

if we pawned or sold them?

Miss, what are you talking about?

How can a lady from a rich family

sell away her jewelry and treasures?

Not to mention, most of these are given to you by His Lordship and Madam,

or Viscount Yan.

Even if you were to pawn it,

no one will accept

so many at once.

Miss, are you in some trouble lately?

Maybe you can ask His Lordship for help.

He's always loved you. He won't leave you alone.

It's not yet the time to alarm Father.

How about this, Tang.

You secretly go to You Mansion,

give some money to the servant at the back door,

and ask him to send a message to Fangyin.

Tell her I will be waiting for her at Julai Inn.

Sir, you haven't slept all night.

How about you get some rest first?

No need.

Tell Chen Ying

to arrange a banquet for his colleagues at a restaurant.

I want to meet Zhang Zhe.

Yes.

By the way,

Have you found Deputy Gong Yi?

We've searched the capital.

There is no trace of him.

Then search along the water and land, towards the perimeter.

It took him so much effort.

He won't leave so easily.

Yes.

What about Ning? Any news about her?

She's fine.

She went home yesterday on her day off.

She then went to meet Zhou Yinzhi today.

She's busier than an official.

Zhou Yinzhi?

It looks like she already knows about the Yan family.

Tell the doorman

not to stop her if she comes to look for me.

Yes.

[Julai Inn]

Take a look.

With a capital of only 400 taels,

even if you managed to earn four times more, that's just 1,600 taels.

At maximum, you should only have 2,000 taels if we include your capital.

Where did you get these 2,500 taels?

I only earned 1,600 taels from selling my accessories.

But after I sold the silk,

Mr. Xu insisted to give me a bit more no matter what.

So...

Xu Wenyi gave you money?

Mr. Xu was afraid that I would be taken advantage of as an outsider to the industry,

so he only gave me 30% of his silk.

He sold the rest

to someone surnamed Lyu

at last year's market price.

Then, the price of silk shot up.

They managed to sell

all the silk back in their hometown,

and made a lot of money.

The sericulturists and him were very happy.

At first, he actually insisted on giving me an additional 1,000 taels.

I wouldn't change my mind,

and I persuaded him for a long time,

before he finally agreed to give only 500 taels.

Actually, they want to thank you.

The way you are now,

you seem to be doing well.

But,

you told Xu Wenyi that the silk price would rise?

When I first went there,

I knew nothing,

so I told him.

But don't worry,

I didn't mention your identity.

He asked me who you are,

but I didn’t tell him a single word.

You asked You Fangyin to buy Xu Wenyi's raw silk.

Was it also for the Yan family?

But I am more interested to know

why you so firmly believe that

the price of raw silk will definitely rise?

Is that how he knew?

You said

the person who bought the silk with Xu Wenyi is called Lyu...?

Lyu...

Lyu Xian! Lyu Xian!

It's that unscrupulous businessman, Lyu Xian.

He's in cahoots with Xie Wei?

Miss,

did I cause you trouble?

If this news gets out,

it will indeed cause trouble.

But this time, fortunately,

only he found out.

He...

Don't worry, it's over.

Let's consider 500 taels as your capital.

We'll split the rest evenly between the both of us.

Take this 1,500 taels.

What are you doing?

I know I'm stupid.

I dare not bother you.

But, you were the one who came up with this money-making idea.

Even if you want to send me away,

I will not accept the money.

What are you thinking?

I gave you money,

because I want you to have an easier life in the You family.

You Yue will be returning home in a few days.

If you don't have a bit of money,

I'm afraid you can't even come out to meet me.

Well,

I'll take just one piece.

You should take the rest back.

That won't do.

Then you're going to lose your capital.

Take it.

The capital is yours too.

Next time.

I'll try harder next time,

and make a lot of money for you.

Silly girl.

Fangyin,

I don't want to stand on ceremony with you.

This time,

it's true that I urgently need money to settle a matter.

But this matter

is not something that can be settled with 1,000 or 2,000 taels.

I asked to meet you here today,

because I would like you to help me with another deal.

Are you willing?

But this time,

can you share with me the secrets of buying and selling?

I've been learning accounts from Mr. Xu for a long time.

Perhaps, I can offer some advice.

[Yao Mansion]

Take them away.

Father,

are all these from the Zhang family?

Father, are you angry

because the Zhang family's betrothal gifts are not enough?

The Zhang family is poor.

The betrothal gifts are just a formality.

I don't mind.

I hope Father you can...

Shut up!

Open your eyes and look carefully.

This is the engagement letter returned by the Zhang family.

Now, they have also returned

all the engagement gifts.

Break off the engagement?

How is this possible?

How is this possible?

Tell me,

what did you say and do in the palace?

How dare you try to ruin a man's honor

and reputation?

What have I taught you

growing up?

Have you lost all your upbringing?

It's not me.

Mr. Zhang already knows

what you've been up to.

He said nothing about you

only because he wanted to preserve your dignity.

I only learned of what you did

from someone else.

How could you do

such a stupid thing?

Zhang Zhe has been holding back for so long.

Before this,

I was so hard on him.

I really shouldn't have.

Father...

Don't call me Father!

You've thoroughly disgraced

the Yao family.

Father!

Please.

A toast to you, alright.

Mr. Li, let me pour it for you.

Here.

Come on, don't be shy.

Come on. Drink!

It's good wine. Let's eat.

Come on.

Good food with good wine.

Let's not talk about official matters.

Let's just eat.

Mr. Zhang.

Come, let's have a drink.

-Come on.
-Mr. Chen.

I have something to do at home.

I will get going.

Mr. Zhang,

you don't have your own family. What can happen?

Our colleagues from the Ministry of Justice are all here.

We rarely come out for a drink.

Don't spoil the mood.

Come on, cheers to Mr. Zhang.

Here, Mr. Zhang.

Mr. Zhang, a toast to you.

I never drink.

Drink it by yourselves first.

Just do me a favor.

Stay for another hour.

Tomorrow, I'll write your warrants,

and let you continue investigating the case on the rebels.

What do you think?

I don't like this place.

I will wait outside.

He's going out for a moment.

It's okay. Let's drink.

Here.

Okay.

It's suddenly raining so heavily.

It's raining.

I don't know where the carriage is.

Please wait here.

I'll be right back.

[Julai Inn]

[Liuxi Pavilion]

Zhang Zhe, Vice Minister of Justice.

You are the one who has been

making things difficult for Zhou Yinzhi in court,

and said that I colluded with the officials.

We are just avoiding the rain.

Why don't you dare to face me?

Are you afraid I'll eat you up?

Forgive me, Your Highness.

I'm just an outsider.

I dare not offend you.

Please look after yourself, Your Highness.

Why are you still here?

I thought you'd rather get wet

than

be under the same roof as me?

I wouldn't dare to ask Your Majesty to move.

But I also have a message for Your Majesty.

You must know that a man who is greedy for his own profit, and who seeks the skin of a tiger,

does not know that the tiger is a tiger.

That's because he's born with a vicious nature that doesn't change.

If you seek a tiger's skin today,

you will be devoured by a tiger someday.

Your Majesty, take care.

Hurry up.

What a heavy rain.

♫We made a promise♫

♫Yet we are only left with our memory♫

Miss, are you okay?

The carriage is over there.

♫Flowers bloom in the street♫

The rain is getting heavier.

Let's go back.

♫Without you♫

♫Watching the clouds wait anxiously for winter♫

♫Keep the memories slowly♫

♫I've forgotten about the four seasons without you by my side♫

I heard she's been going out a lot lately.

What has she been up to?

I am not sure either.

What's the point of raising you if you don't know anything?

I'd like to see what that bitch

is up to.

Come here.

I'll take you to a nice place.

Sit down.

Let me introduce.

This is the most trusted person of His Majesty,

Xie Wei, Mr. Xie.

I know.

But I am sorry Mr. Xie,

I can't help you with your request.

I didn't say anything.

Xie Ju'an, from Jinling.

Five years ago, he won three consecutive awards at the imperial examinations.

When he entered the palace, he took the position of the Crown Prince's Junior Preceptor.

He's been in court for four years,

and has made friends with the Ministry of Justice.

The recent case of the rebels

took a turn for the worse last night to this morning.

Then you asked Mr. Chen

to meet me.

There's no need to say anything more about how it all connects.

It is said that

Mr. Zhang is very capable in solving cases.

You live up to your name indeed.

Mr. Xie, no need to flatter me.

If you want to get something from me,

or you want me to do something,

you should say no more.

The only thing that

I believe in is justice.

With these words from Mr. Zhang,

I’m relieved.

The Ministry of Justice and Xingwu Guards

are all involved in the Rebels Case,

and there are interdependent trade-offs.

I’m just worried that the truth

will get foggy and be lost.

Mr. Xie, you seem convinced that there is injustice in this case?

That is what you, Mr. Zhang, should investigate.

I just know

the rebels committed crimes repeatedly in the capital.

Although it seems unrelated,

there must be some cause and effect.

If the plan succeeds,

I'm afraid it'll be a repeat of the Lord Pingnan's case from 20 years ago.

That is not what I would like to see,

and I am sure that's not what you want either.

I will investigate the case,

but it has nothing to do with others.

Junior Preceptor Xie, you don't have to look for me anymore.

Goodbye.

You...

I have told you before.

He's a cesspit of a rock.

If it was not for the fact that Mr. Gu

is about to take office,

I would have kicked him out of the Ministry of Justice.

A sharp sword

will have its time and place to prove its worth.

Besides,

doesn't the court need people

who don't form cliques?

Yes.