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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:17,940 --> 00:00:21,260 ♪ The falling snow ♪ 2 00:00:21,620 --> 00:00:25,180 ♪ Is bitter cold ♪ 3 00:00:27,300 --> 00:00:29,980 ♪ My sigh ♪ 4 00:00:30,420 --> 00:00:34,460 ♪ Misted the path in front of me ♪ 5 00:00:36,620 --> 00:00:42,740 ♪ The moonlight knows my intention ♪ 6 00:00:44,860 --> 00:00:51,300 ♪ I just want to make a place for me in your heart ♪ 7 00:00:53,820 --> 00:00:57,620 ♪ I laugh and I cry ♪ 8 00:00:58,340 --> 00:01:02,100 ♪ Quietly building a pond in my heart ♪ 9 00:01:02,900 --> 00:01:06,780 ♪ I accept all the gifts from sorrow ♪ 10 00:01:07,580 --> 00:01:11,420 ♪ I can't let down my regrets ♪ 11 00:01:12,060 --> 00:01:15,860 ♪ I won't admit defeat ♪ 12 00:01:16,460 --> 00:01:20,260 ♪ I slowly chew on the bitterness of life ♪ 13 00:01:20,980 --> 00:01:24,540 ♪ The fragrance remains the same after the bleak winter ♪ 14 00:01:25,340 --> 00:01:29,540 ♪ Awaiting spring to color the way back home ♪ 15 00:01:31,020 --> 00:01:36,339 [The Double] 16 00:01:36,340 --> 00:01:39,020 [Episode 31] 17 00:01:42,160 --> 00:01:43,239 The wine I sell 18 00:01:43,240 --> 00:01:44,760 - Be careful! - Is fermented by myself. 19 00:01:45,240 --> 00:01:46,519 Look at this one... 20 00:01:46,520 --> 00:01:48,640 Which type is most suitable for making medicinal wine? 21 00:01:48,910 --> 00:01:50,550 You should buy that at the pharmacy. 22 00:01:51,670 --> 00:01:52,670 The lady who used poison 23 00:01:52,880 --> 00:01:54,040 was attacked in my residence. 24 00:01:54,470 --> 00:01:55,496 Inform all the secret guards. 25 00:01:55,520 --> 00:01:55,880 Yes. 26 00:01:56,240 --> 00:01:57,240 Hurry. 27 00:02:44,710 --> 00:02:45,920 How dare you show up? 28 00:02:59,740 --> 00:03:01,300 [Duke Su's Residence] 29 00:03:10,060 --> 00:03:13,429 [Return of the Clouds] 30 00:03:13,430 --> 00:03:14,430 Shijie, 31 00:03:16,040 --> 00:03:17,040 how are you doing? 32 00:03:17,320 --> 00:03:18,430 What happened? 33 00:03:18,920 --> 00:03:20,280 I don't know what happened either. 34 00:03:20,390 --> 00:03:21,519 A lady named Jiuyue 35 00:03:21,520 --> 00:03:23,720 and the guards of Duke Su suddenly came to my residence. 36 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:25,366 They claimed they were there to treat Magistrate Xue's illness. 37 00:03:25,390 --> 00:03:25,960 Later, 38 00:03:25,961 --> 00:03:27,590 assassins appeared out of nowhere, 39 00:03:27,870 --> 00:03:29,310 attempting to assassinate that lady. 40 00:03:29,640 --> 00:03:30,830 Everything was too sudden. 41 00:03:31,150 --> 00:03:32,150 How is Magistrate Xue? 42 00:03:32,430 --> 00:03:33,430 We brought him here. 43 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:35,360 Duke Su said it isn't safe recently, 44 00:03:36,110 --> 00:03:37,590 so he'll be settled in his residence. 45 00:03:39,520 --> 00:03:40,520 Are they hurt? 46 00:03:40,990 --> 00:03:41,990 What about you? 47 00:03:42,040 --> 00:03:43,040 Are you okay? 48 00:03:43,760 --> 00:03:44,760 I'm fine, 49 00:03:45,360 --> 00:03:46,870 but that lady named Jiuyue 50 00:03:47,480 --> 00:03:48,526 seems to be injured severely. 51 00:03:48,550 --> 00:03:49,590 Let me check on her first. 52 00:03:58,920 --> 00:03:59,920 Duke Su, 53 00:04:01,830 --> 00:04:02,830 are you hurt? 54 00:04:02,990 --> 00:04:03,990 I'm fine. 55 00:04:06,760 --> 00:04:07,760 How is Jiuyue? 56 00:04:08,150 --> 00:04:09,429 She is safe 57 00:04:09,430 --> 00:04:10,566 and is currently unconscious. 58 00:04:10,590 --> 00:04:12,310 She'll be fine after resting for a few days. 59 00:04:29,520 --> 00:04:31,030 Jiuyue is the Princess of Great Zhao. 60 00:04:31,270 --> 00:04:32,879 The Great Zhao's envoy is arriving soon. 61 00:04:32,880 --> 00:04:35,640 She is the key figure in our alliance with Great Zhao. 62 00:04:35,790 --> 00:04:37,519 Everyone has set their sights on her. 63 00:04:37,520 --> 00:04:40,120 That's why I need to make sure she's safe. 64 00:04:40,710 --> 00:04:41,880 Turns out 65 00:04:42,120 --> 00:04:44,566 someone doesn't want Great Zhao and Great Yan to form an alliance. 66 00:04:44,590 --> 00:04:45,590 Yes. 67 00:04:47,440 --> 00:04:50,680 When Jiuyue was treating Magistrate Xue, 68 00:04:51,230 --> 00:04:52,790 others got the chance to take action. 69 00:04:53,520 --> 00:04:54,960 If she doesn't recover, 70 00:04:55,390 --> 00:04:56,520 I won't be at ease. 71 00:04:57,080 --> 00:04:57,960 When she gets better, 72 00:04:58,030 --> 00:04:59,080 I'll visit her every day. 73 00:04:59,200 --> 00:05:00,200 Really? 74 00:05:00,230 --> 00:05:00,880 What? 75 00:05:01,120 --> 00:05:02,120 You said 76 00:05:02,790 --> 00:05:04,070 you'll visit my place every day. 77 00:05:10,590 --> 00:05:12,056 [Jingzhao Magistrate's Office's Notice] Wait a minute. 78 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:12,710 What are these? 79 00:05:12,830 --> 00:05:13,520 Some clothes. 80 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:14,520 Come here. 81 00:05:14,680 --> 00:05:15,200 Next. 82 00:05:15,640 --> 00:05:16,640 Go. 83 00:05:16,910 --> 00:05:17,910 Go. 84 00:05:19,680 --> 00:05:20,880 Did you see anyone suspicious? 85 00:05:21,230 --> 00:05:22,000 No. 86 00:05:22,200 --> 00:05:23,200 No... 87 00:05:23,200 --> 00:05:23,960 Are you sure? 88 00:05:24,080 --> 00:05:25,080 Look up. 89 00:05:26,150 --> 00:05:27,350 Did you see anyone suspicious? 90 00:05:27,710 --> 00:05:28,350 No, no. 91 00:05:28,350 --> 00:05:29,000 What about you? 92 00:05:29,200 --> 00:05:30,200 No. 93 00:05:30,470 --> 00:05:32,200 Did you see someone around this tall? 94 00:05:32,350 --> 00:05:32,880 No. 95 00:05:33,200 --> 00:05:34,200 Think again. 96 00:05:35,390 --> 00:05:35,710 No. 97 00:05:35,710 --> 00:05:36,270 My Lord, 98 00:05:36,390 --> 00:05:38,230 we have people assigned to monitor every spot. 99 00:05:38,320 --> 00:05:39,440 We have yet to find Chu Ian. 100 00:05:41,150 --> 00:05:42,190 Continue to patrol around. 101 00:05:42,640 --> 00:05:43,656 The city is heavily guarded. 102 00:05:43,680 --> 00:05:44,760 He won't be able to escape. 103 00:05:45,080 --> 00:05:46,880 With Eldest Princess still under house arrest, 104 00:05:47,150 --> 00:05:48,910 it seems his only hiding place left 105 00:05:48,960 --> 00:05:49,960 is with the Li family. 106 00:05:50,030 --> 00:05:52,590 He certainly wouldn't be foolish to hide someone in his own home. 107 00:05:53,560 --> 00:05:55,360 We only need to act deliberately as a warning. 108 00:05:55,910 --> 00:05:56,910 Yes. 109 00:06:08,030 --> 00:06:09,030 Where is Du Shi? 110 00:06:09,390 --> 00:06:10,390 Isn't he here yet? 111 00:06:12,440 --> 00:06:13,440 Mr. Shen, 112 00:06:13,790 --> 00:06:15,710 Mr. Du's grandmother in Wuzhou has fallen ill. 113 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,040 He rushed back last night. 114 00:06:17,350 --> 00:06:19,446 Before leaving, he wrote a letter to explain the situation 115 00:06:19,470 --> 00:06:20,710 and asked me to give it to you. 116 00:06:24,590 --> 00:06:26,190 Since the people I appointed are useless, 117 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:28,120 I'll take volunteers. 118 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:31,710 Who among you is willing to join Second Lady Jiang 119 00:06:32,520 --> 00:06:34,030 in gaining merit before the emperor? 120 00:06:44,710 --> 00:06:46,000 Before going home today, 121 00:06:46,560 --> 00:06:47,680 if no one volunteers, 122 00:06:48,230 --> 00:06:49,950 I'll nominate based on talent and knowledge. 123 00:06:50,710 --> 00:06:51,470 [Dream Pool Essays] Uh... 124 00:06:51,520 --> 00:06:52,720 Based on talent and knowledge, 125 00:06:54,520 --> 00:06:55,760 we shouldn't be selected. 126 00:06:58,960 --> 00:07:00,150 Why are you looking at me? 127 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:02,680 Whoever 128 00:07:02,790 --> 00:07:03,830 wants to go can go 129 00:07:04,080 --> 00:07:04,910 I'm not going anyway. 130 00:07:05,080 --> 00:07:07,440 Mr. Du got so scared that he escaped the capital. 131 00:07:07,520 --> 00:07:08,520 Except for Mr. Zhao, 132 00:07:08,910 --> 00:07:11,200 our talent and knowledge aren't up to par. 133 00:07:13,120 --> 00:07:14,536 When it comes to scholarly abilities, 134 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:15,560 I'm not suitable either. 135 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,270 Who is Jiang Li? 136 00:07:17,390 --> 00:07:18,686 She's a top scholar in the Entry Exam 137 00:07:18,710 --> 00:07:20,976 a bold heroine who dares to lead the people to petition the emperor. 138 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:22,416 Considering talent, knowledge, and courage, 139 00:07:22,440 --> 00:07:23,830 only Mr. Shen is worthy of her 140 00:07:24,200 --> 00:07:25,880 in the entire Hanlin Academy. 141 00:07:25,960 --> 00:07:26,760 Yes. 142 00:07:26,830 --> 00:07:28,350 Why won't Mr. Shen participate? 143 00:07:28,560 --> 00:07:30,910 He knows we dare not perform with Jiang Li. 144 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,270 Could it be? 145 00:07:33,520 --> 00:07:35,640 Could it be? 146 00:07:39,150 --> 00:07:40,150 Didn't you hear? 147 00:07:40,390 --> 00:07:42,760 Jiang Li looks exactly like 148 00:07:42,880 --> 00:07:44,230 Mr. Shen's deceased wife. 149 00:07:47,440 --> 00:07:50,230 Did Mr. Shen fall in love with Jiang Li? 150 00:07:50,560 --> 00:07:52,350 Perhaps he is in love with her. 151 00:07:52,640 --> 00:07:53,759 If he has nothing to hide, 152 00:07:53,760 --> 00:07:55,350 why does he need to stay away from her? 153 00:07:55,520 --> 00:07:56,959 [Honoring the Wisdom of Sages] That makes sense. 154 00:07:56,960 --> 00:07:59,269 - Yes. - That's right. 155 00:07:59,270 --> 00:08:00,350 What are you talking about? 156 00:08:05,270 --> 00:08:06,150 The food is delicious. 157 00:08:06,150 --> 00:08:06,640 Yes, yes. 158 00:08:06,640 --> 00:08:07,640 Hurry, eat up. 159 00:08:07,710 --> 00:08:08,789 - This is delicious. - Have more. 160 00:08:08,790 --> 00:08:09,910 Taste mine. Taste this. 161 00:08:10,790 --> 00:08:11,470 Delicious. 162 00:08:11,470 --> 00:08:12,470 This is good. 163 00:08:13,640 --> 00:08:15,320 - Delicious. So good. - Taste this. 164 00:08:20,320 --> 00:08:21,640 How strange. 165 00:08:34,990 --> 00:08:37,230 These are my favorite. 166 00:08:38,110 --> 00:08:39,160 You're bribing me? 167 00:08:40,800 --> 00:08:42,800 You prepared all this. 168 00:08:43,590 --> 00:08:45,959 What kind of hard and tiring work do you want me to do? 169 00:08:45,960 --> 00:08:47,040 It isn't hard or tiring. 170 00:08:47,440 --> 00:08:49,280 You just need to act. 171 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:51,400 Act as what? 172 00:08:51,440 --> 00:08:53,280 To perform in the alliance 173 00:08:53,440 --> 00:08:54,880 and bring glory to the Jiang family, 174 00:08:54,990 --> 00:08:56,230 I put in a lot of effort. 175 00:08:57,110 --> 00:08:58,670 Tomorrow is the time to wrap things up. 176 00:08:58,920 --> 00:08:59,920 Wrap things up? 177 00:09:00,470 --> 00:09:02,080 Mr. Shen and I will quit 178 00:09:02,200 --> 00:09:03,256 and withdraw from hosting the reception. 179 00:09:03,280 --> 00:09:04,350 You're performing 180 00:09:04,590 --> 00:09:05,590 and quitting? 181 00:09:05,800 --> 00:09:07,560 This is confusing. 182 00:09:07,830 --> 00:09:09,920 This is called retreat in order to advance. 183 00:09:10,590 --> 00:09:11,750 If I back out, 184 00:09:12,040 --> 00:09:14,720 Mr. Shen will ask someone from the Jiang family about the situation. 185 00:09:14,920 --> 00:09:16,280 He might even serve as a mediator. 186 00:09:16,350 --> 00:09:18,440 That person from the Jiang family is me? 187 00:09:19,710 --> 00:09:20,710 After that? 188 00:09:20,920 --> 00:09:22,990 Use your eloquence 189 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:25,590 to make him come to Jiang's Residence to see me. 190 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:28,400 That's it? 191 00:09:28,470 --> 00:09:29,110 Yes. 192 00:09:29,440 --> 00:09:30,960 So 193 00:09:31,200 --> 00:09:33,040 You're asking me to act as myself? 194 00:09:33,280 --> 00:09:34,679 Don't think that Mr. Shen 195 00:09:34,680 --> 00:09:37,040 will come to Jiang's Residence just because you want him to. 196 00:09:37,080 --> 00:09:38,080 Oh, Jiang Li. 197 00:09:38,560 --> 00:09:40,400 I have to admire your insight. 198 00:09:40,710 --> 00:09:43,509 If you ask Liu Xu or Ye Shijie for help, 199 00:09:43,510 --> 00:09:45,350 they will surely fail to do it. 200 00:09:45,630 --> 00:09:46,920 But you found me 201 00:09:47,350 --> 00:09:48,350 as if fate 202 00:09:48,510 --> 00:09:50,829 has opened up a new path for you. 203 00:09:50,830 --> 00:09:53,080 Well, it seems like fate has been kind to you as well. 204 00:09:53,320 --> 00:09:56,160 How dare you say that? Aren't you afraid of getting struck by lightning? 205 00:09:57,350 --> 00:09:59,470 But I've thought it over. 206 00:10:00,160 --> 00:10:01,510 Why does someone like Duke Su 207 00:10:01,920 --> 00:10:03,510 love watching you act? 208 00:10:06,200 --> 00:10:08,230 You have an idea to head east 209 00:10:08,680 --> 00:10:11,080 but tell everyone you're heading west. 210 00:10:11,590 --> 00:10:13,870 Even though your stories are poorly written, 211 00:10:14,440 --> 00:10:17,990 they somehow make people want to keep watching. 212 00:10:18,870 --> 00:10:20,749 I want to know what your idea 213 00:10:20,750 --> 00:10:21,750 of heading east is. 214 00:10:21,830 --> 00:10:23,040 This is what they call 215 00:10:23,920 --> 00:10:24,920 suspense. 216 00:10:25,040 --> 00:10:26,566 You see through it but don't point it out. 217 00:10:26,590 --> 00:10:28,350 You'll get more delicious food in the future. 218 00:10:29,630 --> 00:10:30,630 Okay. 219 00:10:31,020 --> 00:10:32,420 [Hanlin Academy] 220 00:10:40,350 --> 00:10:41,350 He's here for real. 221 00:10:48,460 --> 00:10:49,580 Mr. Shen. 222 00:10:51,340 --> 00:10:52,060 Mr. Shen, 223 00:10:52,220 --> 00:10:53,220 what brings you here? 224 00:10:53,610 --> 00:10:55,676 [Large, substantial, high and brilliant] I came to see how everyone is preparing. 225 00:10:55,700 --> 00:10:56,890 It is a crucial time now. 226 00:10:57,460 --> 00:10:58,866 Everyone needs to stay on high alert. 227 00:10:58,890 --> 00:10:59,890 Don't slack off. 228 00:11:00,250 --> 00:11:01,610 If there is anything inconvenient, 229 00:11:01,980 --> 00:11:03,460 please let me know in advance. 230 00:11:04,370 --> 00:11:05,370 Yes. 231 00:11:05,980 --> 00:11:06,980 Is anyone absent today? 232 00:11:07,490 --> 00:11:08,340 Shijie isn't here. 233 00:11:08,490 --> 00:11:10,036 He has gone to the palace on official business. 234 00:11:10,060 --> 00:11:11,060 Shijie told me. 235 00:11:11,890 --> 00:11:14,171 Everyone has been arriving early and leaving late recently 236 00:11:14,420 --> 00:11:15,180 without taking any leave. 237 00:11:15,300 --> 00:11:16,420 Such dedication and effort 238 00:11:16,730 --> 00:11:17,730 deserve praise. 239 00:11:18,180 --> 00:11:19,650 Thank you, Mr. Shen. 240 00:11:19,980 --> 00:11:20,980 You may get back to work. 241 00:11:29,490 --> 00:11:30,890 So, how? 242 00:11:31,010 --> 00:11:32,010 I... 243 00:11:36,940 --> 00:11:37,940 Jingrui, 244 00:11:41,220 --> 00:11:42,700 you are close to Liu Xu and Jiang Li. 245 00:11:43,100 --> 00:11:45,580 Do you know about her quitting? 246 00:11:46,100 --> 00:11:46,610 Yes. 247 00:11:46,940 --> 00:11:47,940 What happened? 248 00:11:51,610 --> 00:11:54,490 Should we talk in private? 249 00:11:55,490 --> 00:11:56,420 It's because 250 00:11:56,490 --> 00:11:58,771 of the collaborative performance with the Hanlin scholars. 251 00:11:59,300 --> 00:12:00,890 No one wanted to perform with her, 252 00:12:01,820 --> 00:12:02,820 so she fell ill. 253 00:12:02,980 --> 00:12:04,220 That's debatable. 254 00:12:04,530 --> 00:12:05,850 Did she fall ill because of this? 255 00:12:05,980 --> 00:12:08,220 Do you know what people are saying about Jiang Li? 256 00:12:08,890 --> 00:12:09,890 They say 257 00:12:10,010 --> 00:12:12,100 she has a face just like your deceased wife's, 258 00:12:12,250 --> 00:12:14,060 so she's trying hard to get close to you. 259 00:12:14,370 --> 00:12:15,580 To avoid arousing suspicion, 260 00:12:15,940 --> 00:12:16,940 Mr. Shen is avoiding her. 261 00:12:17,100 --> 00:12:18,100 Who said that? 262 00:12:18,220 --> 00:12:19,220 Nonsense! 263 00:12:19,300 --> 00:12:20,649 Mr. Shen, your reputation is well-established, 264 00:12:20,650 --> 00:12:21,370 so you're not afraid. 265 00:12:21,650 --> 00:12:22,580 However, for a young lady 266 00:12:22,581 --> 00:12:24,460 who is not yet married, 267 00:12:24,610 --> 00:12:26,156 such rumors can be as sharp as a knife. 268 00:12:26,180 --> 00:12:26,980 If I were Jiang Li, 269 00:12:27,100 --> 00:12:28,820 I would rather just die and be done with it. 270 00:12:30,340 --> 00:12:32,460 As her sibling and friend, 271 00:12:32,940 --> 00:12:33,980 you should advise her 272 00:12:34,650 --> 00:12:36,410 to not pay attention to these filthy gossips. 273 00:12:36,490 --> 00:12:37,890 You overestimated me. 274 00:12:38,370 --> 00:12:39,850 I wouldn't know how to advise a lady. 275 00:12:40,610 --> 00:12:41,610 I'm at a loss too. 276 00:12:41,611 --> 00:12:43,340 Otherwise, I wouldn't be anxious. 277 00:12:43,770 --> 00:12:45,570 If the reception of the delegation is delayed, 278 00:12:46,130 --> 00:12:49,340 the blame will fall on the Jiang family. 279 00:12:49,980 --> 00:12:50,980 What should we do? 280 00:12:51,340 --> 00:12:52,650 Uncle is still traveling. 281 00:12:53,220 --> 00:12:54,340 Aunt is senile, 282 00:12:54,490 --> 00:12:55,650 and Grandmother is elderly. 283 00:12:55,890 --> 00:12:57,700 No one in our family can persuade her. 284 00:13:00,580 --> 00:13:01,580 But 285 00:13:02,700 --> 00:13:06,180 I often hear Jiang Li speak highly of you, Mr. Shen. 286 00:13:06,300 --> 00:13:09,340 Perhaps you could help persuade her? 287 00:13:09,530 --> 00:13:10,530 Yes. 288 00:13:14,460 --> 00:13:15,460 Mr. Shen, 289 00:13:15,650 --> 00:13:18,460 whoever started the trouble should end it. 290 00:13:31,850 --> 00:13:32,970 Lady Jiang is feeling upset. 291 00:13:33,130 --> 00:13:34,276 She doesn't want to see anyone. 292 00:13:34,300 --> 00:13:35,650 I know she's annoyed at me. 293 00:13:36,130 --> 00:13:37,610 I won't come in. I won't. 294 00:13:38,580 --> 00:13:39,580 Bai Xue, 295 00:13:40,340 --> 00:13:41,820 please bring Mr. Shen in. 296 00:13:44,250 --> 00:13:45,250 This 297 00:13:47,010 --> 00:13:47,850 is inappropriate. 298 00:13:48,010 --> 00:13:49,010 Mr. Shen, 299 00:13:50,650 --> 00:13:51,650 rescuing a life 300 00:13:51,980 --> 00:13:53,820 is a good deed. 301 00:13:54,420 --> 00:13:55,340 As her cousin, 302 00:13:55,340 --> 00:13:56,340 I really 303 00:13:59,220 --> 00:14:00,420 need you to help her. 304 00:14:10,540 --> 00:14:12,740 [Fangfei Garden] 305 00:14:30,850 --> 00:14:31,850 Mr. Shen. 306 00:14:35,060 --> 00:14:36,060 Have a seat. 307 00:14:44,300 --> 00:14:46,180 I've heard from your cousin about the rumors. 308 00:14:46,700 --> 00:14:48,586 I will investigate and find out who started them. 309 00:14:48,610 --> 00:14:50,586 It's just that the Grand Zhao delegation is about to arrive, 310 00:14:50,610 --> 00:14:52,956 and the alliance with Grand Zhao is very important to His Majesty. 311 00:14:52,980 --> 00:14:55,980 I hope you won't be influenced by rumors. 312 00:14:57,340 --> 00:14:58,860 Otherwise, if it's investigated later, 313 00:14:59,460 --> 00:15:00,980 it could bring trouble to your family. 314 00:15:05,820 --> 00:15:06,820 Mr. Shen, 315 00:15:08,010 --> 00:15:10,060 enough of these lofty words. 316 00:15:10,490 --> 00:15:13,060 Do you truly not know where the rumors originated from? 317 00:15:13,770 --> 00:15:15,610 Since you declined to endorse my name card, 318 00:15:16,370 --> 00:15:18,100 you first sent me to the Music Bureau, 319 00:15:18,940 --> 00:15:20,770 and then you fired me before His Majesty. 320 00:15:21,300 --> 00:15:23,916 Even though I had the opportunity to perform with the Hanlin scholars, 321 00:15:23,940 --> 00:15:25,339 you kept asking them to brush me off, 322 00:15:25,340 --> 00:15:26,340 humiliating me. 323 00:15:27,220 --> 00:15:29,420 If I didn't resemble your deceased wife, 324 00:15:29,850 --> 00:15:31,250 would you still treat me this way? 325 00:15:31,770 --> 00:15:32,770 Second Lady Jiang, 326 00:15:33,490 --> 00:15:34,916 this has nothing to do with your looks. 327 00:15:34,940 --> 00:15:35,940 If that's the case, 328 00:15:37,220 --> 00:15:38,220 why don't 329 00:15:38,980 --> 00:15:41,490 we perform together? 330 00:15:44,980 --> 00:15:45,980 What did you say? 331 00:15:46,180 --> 00:15:47,939 The best way to dispel rumors 332 00:15:47,940 --> 00:15:49,220 is to confront them directly. 333 00:15:50,940 --> 00:15:52,489 If, as you say, 334 00:15:52,490 --> 00:15:54,220 it has nothing to do with my appearance, 335 00:15:54,770 --> 00:15:57,220 then our performance together would be the best proof. 336 00:15:57,850 --> 00:16:00,650 Prove that you can distinguish between Jiang Li and your deceased wife, 337 00:16:01,180 --> 00:16:03,220 prove that you weren't deliberately avoiding me, 338 00:16:03,580 --> 00:16:05,420 and prove that we have a clear conscience. 339 00:16:09,300 --> 00:16:11,420 Mr. Shen, you're indeed scared. 340 00:16:16,530 --> 00:16:17,610 I wonder 341 00:16:18,730 --> 00:16:24,250 if you love or hate your deceased wife. 342 00:16:26,770 --> 00:16:27,890 I suppose it must be hatred. 343 00:16:28,370 --> 00:16:29,530 Because I resemble her, 344 00:16:29,770 --> 00:16:31,369 you've projected your resentment 345 00:16:31,370 --> 00:16:32,730 toward your deceased wife onto me, 346 00:16:32,980 --> 00:16:34,850 targeting me and avoiding me everywhere. 347 00:16:35,460 --> 00:16:37,179 You two weren't the loving couple 348 00:16:37,180 --> 00:16:38,300 as people say. 349 00:16:38,850 --> 00:16:39,850 You hate her. 350 00:16:40,130 --> 00:16:41,130 Stop it! 351 00:16:52,890 --> 00:16:53,890 I'm sorry, 352 00:16:53,980 --> 00:16:54,980 Mr. Shen. 353 00:16:56,340 --> 00:16:58,130 I must've been deeply hurt by the rumors 354 00:16:58,460 --> 00:16:59,580 to ask such questions. 355 00:17:00,850 --> 00:17:01,980 I have crossed the line. 356 00:17:06,980 --> 00:17:08,020 I'm going back to my room. 357 00:17:16,940 --> 00:17:17,940 I love her. 358 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:32,420 Mr. Shen, what was that? 359 00:17:35,490 --> 00:17:36,490 I love her. 360 00:17:37,260 --> 00:17:40,620 ♪ The magpie guides me to my fate ♪ 361 00:17:42,180 --> 00:17:44,180 I'm sure your deceased wife 362 00:17:45,460 --> 00:17:46,810 would be very happy to hear that. 363 00:17:47,490 --> 00:17:50,250 From now on, come to the Hanlin Academy daily at 3 PM. 364 00:17:51,810 --> 00:17:52,810 I'll perform with you. 365 00:17:55,660 --> 00:17:59,340 ♪ I turn back to look at your smile ♪ 366 00:17:59,700 --> 00:18:03,460 ♪ Knowing my loss is not trivial ♪ 367 00:18:06,820 --> 00:18:14,820 ♪ How fickle fate can be ♪ 368 00:18:20,460 --> 00:18:21,620 Have you hidden Chu Ian well? 369 00:18:21,810 --> 00:18:22,810 Father, don't worry. 370 00:18:22,980 --> 00:18:24,956 I've arranged for him to be stationed at the Capital Security Office. 371 00:18:24,980 --> 00:18:26,100 The security is tight there, 372 00:18:26,290 --> 00:18:28,490 so even Xiao Heng's people can't get in. 373 00:18:29,010 --> 00:18:31,330 Yuan Jiang, the Commissioner of the Capital Security Office 374 00:18:31,490 --> 00:18:33,049 took considerable effort 375 00:18:33,050 --> 00:18:34,050 to win over. 376 00:18:34,250 --> 00:18:36,010 Don't mess things up for me. 377 00:18:36,490 --> 00:18:37,570 Don't worry, Father. 378 00:18:38,860 --> 00:18:40,356 Yuan Jiang has only recently pledged allegiance. 379 00:18:40,380 --> 00:18:41,899 This situation is precisely the opportunity 380 00:18:41,900 --> 00:18:43,620 for me to test their loyalty to you. 381 00:18:45,250 --> 00:18:46,250 Jin, 382 00:18:46,770 --> 00:18:48,330 be extra careful. 383 00:18:50,330 --> 00:18:51,330 Yes. 384 00:19:04,220 --> 00:19:04,860 Are you fine? 385 00:19:05,140 --> 00:19:07,460 Your eyes are affectionate when you look at him. 386 00:19:07,980 --> 00:19:09,460 He isn't the person I love. 387 00:19:10,050 --> 00:19:11,180 I don't do romance. 388 00:19:12,700 --> 00:19:14,660 It's up to you whether you want to save me or not. 389 00:19:22,940 --> 00:19:24,050 Two liars. 390 00:19:28,050 --> 00:19:29,290 Two liars? 391 00:19:29,660 --> 00:19:30,660 What does that mean? 392 00:19:30,900 --> 00:19:31,900 Ignore her. 393 00:19:34,700 --> 00:19:35,980 What are you holding? 394 00:19:36,140 --> 00:19:38,090 This is chrysanthemum tea I brewed myself. 395 00:19:39,330 --> 00:19:40,330 It clears heat. 396 00:19:41,860 --> 00:19:42,530 Wen Ji. 397 00:19:42,540 --> 00:19:45,009 [Return of the Clouds] 398 00:19:45,010 --> 00:19:46,410 Brew some and deliver it to Jiuyue. 399 00:19:47,010 --> 00:19:49,010 This isn't about decreasing her anger. 400 00:19:49,330 --> 00:19:50,490 It's a jealousy issue, right? 401 00:19:52,220 --> 00:19:53,220 Go find Lu Ji. 402 00:19:53,420 --> 00:19:54,620 20 strokes of the cane, right? 403 00:19:55,180 --> 00:19:57,020 Even 200 strokes won't alleviate this jealousy! 404 00:19:59,770 --> 00:20:02,090 Have those who attempted to assassinate Jiuyue been caught? 405 00:20:02,460 --> 00:20:03,460 We're on it. 406 00:20:03,980 --> 00:20:04,980 What about you? 407 00:20:05,570 --> 00:20:06,900 Is the plan progressing smoothly? 408 00:20:07,380 --> 00:20:08,050 It's almost time to pull in the net. 409 00:20:08,220 --> 00:20:10,380 I heard you're going to play the guqin for Shen Yurong. 410 00:20:10,900 --> 00:20:12,860 Duke Su, I thought you didn't like to ask around. 411 00:20:13,090 --> 00:20:15,250 Why monitor my every step so closely then? 412 00:20:15,770 --> 00:20:17,050 I don't even need to ask around. 413 00:20:18,140 --> 00:20:19,570 Once I hear of it, 414 00:20:20,010 --> 00:20:21,010 it feels unsettling. 415 00:20:21,250 --> 00:20:23,250 Then next time I'll bring some orange peels. 416 00:20:23,810 --> 00:20:24,810 What does that mean? 417 00:20:24,860 --> 00:20:25,860 To alleviate jealousy. 418 00:20:28,220 --> 00:20:29,180 You're actually planning 419 00:20:29,181 --> 00:20:30,620 to perform together with Jiang Li? 420 00:20:31,290 --> 00:20:32,140 What are you thinking? 421 00:20:32,140 --> 00:20:33,140 Are you out of your mind? 422 00:20:33,660 --> 00:20:35,020 What if Eldest Princess finds out? 423 00:20:35,420 --> 00:20:36,980 Do you want our family to die? 424 00:20:38,700 --> 00:20:41,940 Keeping the most dangerous person close is the safest. 425 00:20:45,730 --> 00:20:46,730 Son, 426 00:20:46,900 --> 00:20:48,940 are you still in love with Xue Fangfei? 427 00:20:49,700 --> 00:20:50,700 Don't forget 428 00:20:51,250 --> 00:20:53,290 that Jiang Li and Xue Fangfei are enemies 429 00:20:53,460 --> 00:20:54,660 of Eldest Princess. 430 00:20:55,050 --> 00:20:56,089 If you don't distance yourself 431 00:20:56,090 --> 00:20:57,610 and instead actively involve yourself, 432 00:20:57,770 --> 00:20:59,396 how do you think Eldest Princess will perceive it? 433 00:20:59,420 --> 00:21:00,570 Mother, don't worry. 434 00:21:01,330 --> 00:21:02,490 I know what I'm doing. 435 00:21:02,740 --> 00:21:08,700 [The Final Stroke Ushers in a Strong Wind] 436 00:21:21,980 --> 00:21:22,980 Your Highness. 437 00:21:30,900 --> 00:21:32,340 Are they really rehearsing together? 438 00:21:32,770 --> 00:21:33,770 These few days, 439 00:21:33,771 --> 00:21:35,851 they have been rehearsing together at Hanlin Academy. 440 00:21:37,490 --> 00:21:39,090 Do you want Mr. Shen to come over? 441 00:21:40,620 --> 00:21:41,620 No need. 442 00:21:42,490 --> 00:21:44,180 Some words are better left unsaid. 443 00:21:45,620 --> 00:21:47,290 He needs to see it with his own eyes 444 00:21:47,570 --> 00:21:49,140 to understand what he should not do. 445 00:22:16,340 --> 00:22:22,380 [Nothing but Virtue] 446 00:22:49,140 --> 00:22:51,180 [Honor the Way] 447 00:24:04,490 --> 00:24:05,490 Who is he? 448 00:24:05,730 --> 00:24:06,876 A servant of the Jiang family. 449 00:24:06,900 --> 00:24:07,900 Luckily he's around. 450 00:24:09,900 --> 00:24:11,850 I thought you'd be curious 451 00:24:12,570 --> 00:24:14,180 about who wanted to kill me first. 452 00:24:16,420 --> 00:24:18,140 The authorities will investigate thoroughly. 453 00:24:25,420 --> 00:24:26,420 He didn't stab hard, 454 00:24:26,660 --> 00:24:27,420 and the injury isn't severe. 455 00:24:27,660 --> 00:24:28,660 Come with me. 456 00:24:29,050 --> 00:24:30,290 The Hanlin Academy was invaded. 457 00:24:30,700 --> 00:24:32,180 I'll send someone to escort you back. 458 00:24:36,820 --> 00:24:37,500 [Jiang's Residence] 459 00:24:37,500 --> 00:24:38,956 That person has exceptional qinggong. 460 00:24:38,980 --> 00:24:40,180 I followed for several streets 461 00:24:40,740 --> 00:24:41,780 but still got left behind. 462 00:24:42,260 --> 00:24:44,530 Do you think the assassin today 463 00:24:44,570 --> 00:24:45,900 was sent by Shen Yurong? 464 00:24:46,330 --> 00:24:47,850 It seems the assassin 465 00:24:48,220 --> 00:24:50,100 aimed to strike Shen Yurong with a vicious blow. 466 00:24:50,460 --> 00:24:51,786 Had they not restrained their force in time, 467 00:24:51,810 --> 00:24:53,010 it might have been fatal, 468 00:24:53,810 --> 00:24:54,890 piercing through his chest. 469 00:24:55,220 --> 00:24:56,420 So it was 470 00:24:57,250 --> 00:24:58,380 Wanning's men. 471 00:24:59,010 --> 00:25:00,010 What a pity. 472 00:25:01,090 --> 00:25:02,690 That would be a great piece of evidence. 473 00:25:03,660 --> 00:25:05,180 So, this was your plan all along. 474 00:25:09,530 --> 00:25:10,530 You... 475 00:25:12,490 --> 00:25:13,490 Did you fly here? 476 00:25:13,730 --> 00:25:14,730 What else? 477 00:25:19,290 --> 00:25:20,899 Initially, you said you were getting close to Shen Yurong 478 00:25:20,900 --> 00:25:22,660 to get something on him. 479 00:25:23,250 --> 00:25:24,250 It looks like 480 00:25:24,700 --> 00:25:26,460 that's not all you want. 481 00:25:26,940 --> 00:25:28,980 You want to provoke Wanning. 482 00:25:29,180 --> 00:25:31,010 Shen Yurong's leverage is Wanning. 483 00:25:31,490 --> 00:25:33,569 I told you not to get yourself involved in this scheme. 484 00:25:33,570 --> 00:25:35,380 Did you not remember a single word? 485 00:25:38,420 --> 00:25:40,620 Zhao Ke is secretly protecting me. 486 00:25:41,490 --> 00:25:42,490 I 487 00:25:43,180 --> 00:25:45,220 Trust the man Duke Su sent 488 00:25:45,460 --> 00:25:46,730 will protect me. 489 00:25:47,090 --> 00:25:48,290 Don't flatter me. 490 00:25:52,660 --> 00:25:53,769 If Zhao Ke couldn't stop 491 00:25:53,770 --> 00:25:54,770 the assassin today, 492 00:25:54,900 --> 00:25:55,940 if you... 493 00:25:58,940 --> 00:25:59,940 What will you do? 494 00:26:00,810 --> 00:26:03,210 While getting involved directly may not be the best strategy, 495 00:26:04,460 --> 00:26:05,740 given the current circumstances, 496 00:26:05,980 --> 00:26:07,580 I have no choice but to proceed this way. 497 00:26:08,330 --> 00:26:09,570 I just didn't expect 498 00:26:09,940 --> 00:26:11,780 Wanning would directly send someone to kill me. 499 00:26:11,900 --> 00:26:14,489 She ended up taking this step because of this man. 500 00:26:14,490 --> 00:26:15,650 Don't bring up anything else. 501 00:26:15,770 --> 00:26:17,050 I don't care about Wanning. 502 00:26:17,460 --> 00:26:18,460 I know. 503 00:26:19,730 --> 00:26:20,770 You care about me. 504 00:26:22,810 --> 00:26:23,810 Rest assured, 505 00:26:23,940 --> 00:26:25,250 getting involved directly 506 00:26:25,620 --> 00:26:26,780 will bring success this time. 507 00:26:27,380 --> 00:26:29,100 I promise I won't do it again in the future. 508 00:26:32,090 --> 00:26:33,180 You're eloquent. 509 00:26:35,010 --> 00:26:37,410 Then decline the joint performance with Shen Yurong tomorrow. 510 00:26:37,730 --> 00:26:39,489 Shen Yurong took a knife for me today. 511 00:26:39,490 --> 00:26:40,180 Was he acting? 512 00:26:40,220 --> 00:26:40,860 It was true. 513 00:26:40,860 --> 00:26:41,530 So? 514 00:26:41,570 --> 00:26:42,380 So I'm thinking 515 00:26:42,381 --> 00:26:43,901 maybe I can take a different approach. 516 00:26:49,050 --> 00:26:51,380 Is this approach still going to involve you personally? 517 00:26:52,290 --> 00:26:53,570 Not this time. 518 00:26:54,490 --> 00:26:55,490 Duke Su, 519 00:26:55,700 --> 00:26:57,530 please trust me 520 00:26:57,980 --> 00:26:58,980 like how I trust you. 521 00:27:06,420 --> 00:27:07,900 [Gazebo] 522 00:27:12,660 --> 00:27:14,250 Shen, 523 00:27:14,620 --> 00:27:16,420 you've grown up. 524 00:27:17,490 --> 00:27:19,050 Not only you took the knife for her, 525 00:27:20,180 --> 00:27:23,330 but after recognizing my man, 526 00:27:23,980 --> 00:27:25,420 you dared to protect her. 527 00:27:25,900 --> 00:27:28,506 Your Highness, if you kill someone at the entrance of the Hanlin Academy, 528 00:27:28,530 --> 00:27:30,289 tomorrow I, as the person in charge of editing, 529 00:27:30,290 --> 00:27:31,690 will be taken away for questioning. 530 00:27:31,940 --> 00:27:33,090 Looks like 531 00:27:33,420 --> 00:27:34,860 it's my fault after all. 532 00:27:35,140 --> 00:27:36,570 I just want to remind you 533 00:27:37,810 --> 00:27:39,490 that if you want to kill her in the future, 534 00:27:40,220 --> 00:27:41,460 don't involve me. 535 00:27:41,860 --> 00:27:43,180 Why are you playing dumb? 536 00:27:43,770 --> 00:27:45,380 Xiao Heng is by her side. 537 00:27:45,940 --> 00:27:48,860 As I miss this chance to end her once and for all, there won't be another. 538 00:27:49,660 --> 00:27:50,660 In fact, 539 00:27:51,330 --> 00:27:52,770 you were the one who made me angry. 540 00:27:54,050 --> 00:27:55,810 Why didn't you inform me 541 00:27:56,700 --> 00:27:58,380 before agreeing to perform a song with her? 542 00:27:58,660 --> 00:28:00,860 No one in Hanlin Academy wants to perform with her. 543 00:28:01,770 --> 00:28:03,570 This is a task entrusted to me by His Majesty. 544 00:28:04,050 --> 00:28:05,090 If I don't handle it well, 545 00:28:05,730 --> 00:28:06,930 I will definitely be punished. 546 00:28:07,330 --> 00:28:08,330 With me around, 547 00:28:08,860 --> 00:28:09,940 who dares to punish you? 548 00:28:09,980 --> 00:28:11,380 This matter concerns state affairs. 549 00:28:11,420 --> 00:28:13,530 I don't want to be someone who relies on you. 550 00:28:15,620 --> 00:28:17,700 You wouldn't value me either. 551 00:28:18,490 --> 00:28:19,490 Besides, 552 00:28:19,770 --> 00:28:21,210 I have forgotten all past grievances 553 00:28:21,490 --> 00:28:22,610 and have a clear conscience. 554 00:28:22,980 --> 00:28:24,660 That's why I dare to perform with Jiang Li. 555 00:28:24,980 --> 00:28:27,420 Avoidance is a sign of a guilty conscience. 556 00:28:27,810 --> 00:28:31,250 You have a way with words, 557 00:28:31,860 --> 00:28:33,530 but you better speak the truth, 558 00:28:34,250 --> 00:28:37,290 or you know what I'm capable of. 559 00:28:41,860 --> 00:28:43,770 I dare not lie to you, Your Highness. 560 00:28:46,330 --> 00:28:47,530 In that case, 561 00:28:48,460 --> 00:28:50,660 focus on your state affairs. 562 00:28:50,940 --> 00:28:56,460 Let me see your clear conscience. 563 00:28:57,180 --> 00:28:58,490 After my house arrest ends, 564 00:28:59,420 --> 00:29:01,250 I will go meet her properly. 565 00:29:06,490 --> 00:29:08,980 [Honor the Way] A few days ago, the Hanlin Academy 566 00:29:09,530 --> 00:29:11,660 was raided by thieves. They were fugitives. 567 00:29:12,220 --> 00:29:14,180 Everyone should be cautious. 568 00:29:14,900 --> 00:29:16,249 Tomorrow is the day the Grand Zhao delegation 569 00:29:16,250 --> 00:29:17,290 enters the capital. 570 00:29:17,620 --> 00:29:20,460 It's a critical time, so everyone must not slack off. 571 00:29:20,660 --> 00:29:21,770 Give your full effort. 572 00:29:22,010 --> 00:29:23,066 Once everything goes smoothly, 573 00:29:23,090 --> 00:29:25,290 not only will everyone receive rewards from His Majesty, 574 00:29:25,380 --> 00:29:28,460 but I'll also host a banquet at home to treat everyone 575 00:29:28,620 --> 00:29:29,916 and comfort you all for your hard work. 576 00:29:29,940 --> 00:29:31,730 [Honor the Way] Thank you, Mr. Shen. 577 00:29:32,140 --> 00:29:33,196 Prepare yourselves accordingly. 578 00:29:33,220 --> 00:29:34,396 We're going to be busy these few days. 579 00:29:34,420 --> 00:29:35,290 Yes, let's go. 580 00:29:35,290 --> 00:29:36,290 With you. 581 00:29:38,090 --> 00:29:40,010 Jiang Li, when everything ends, 582 00:29:40,140 --> 00:29:41,250 let's drink. 583 00:29:41,620 --> 00:29:43,490 Yes, we haven't gathered in ages. 584 00:29:43,810 --> 00:29:44,220 Sure. 585 00:29:44,490 --> 00:29:45,220 We'll take our leave now. 586 00:29:45,460 --> 00:29:46,820 There are still many things to do. 587 00:29:46,900 --> 00:29:47,460 Go. 588 00:29:47,770 --> 00:29:48,770 - Let's go. - Okay. 589 00:29:50,180 --> 00:29:50,730 Jiang Li. 590 00:29:51,180 --> 00:29:52,180 Jiang Li. 591 00:29:56,530 --> 00:29:57,530 Let me tell you, 592 00:29:58,140 --> 00:30:00,220 these days have passed so quickly. 593 00:30:00,330 --> 00:30:01,490 I haven't had enough yet. 594 00:30:01,620 --> 00:30:03,940 Why? You've become addicted to receiving gifts? 595 00:30:04,020 --> 00:30:05,940 She loved the things you sent. 596 00:30:06,330 --> 00:30:08,050 Lately, she's been smiling at me a lot more. 597 00:30:08,460 --> 00:30:09,460 But honestly, 598 00:30:09,740 --> 00:30:11,500 as long as I receive the rewards accordingly, 599 00:30:11,610 --> 00:30:13,130 I can continue to help you. 600 00:30:13,370 --> 00:30:14,370 Okay. 601 00:30:14,530 --> 00:30:15,530 Jiang Li. 602 00:30:15,570 --> 00:30:16,260 I'll take my leave now. 603 00:30:16,420 --> 00:30:17,420 Okay. 604 00:30:18,810 --> 00:30:19,810 Shijie. 605 00:30:20,500 --> 00:30:21,699 I heard it was because no one 606 00:30:21,700 --> 00:30:23,346 at the Hanlin Academy wanted to perform with you, 607 00:30:23,370 --> 00:30:24,940 so you had to perform with Mr. Shen. 608 00:30:25,180 --> 00:30:27,220 But there seemed to be no conflict 609 00:30:27,530 --> 00:30:28,530 between you and Zhao Qi. 610 00:30:28,900 --> 00:30:32,050 Mr. Shen's talent is unmatched in the Hanlin Academy. 611 00:30:32,770 --> 00:30:34,410 Performing with him is naturally the best. 612 00:30:36,700 --> 00:30:37,740 I'm going to rehearse now. 613 00:30:47,770 --> 00:30:48,770 Your Majesty, 614 00:30:48,810 --> 00:30:49,420 the Ministry of Rites 615 00:30:49,421 --> 00:30:51,260 has already prepared everything for welcoming 616 00:30:51,420 --> 00:30:52,460 the Grand Zhao delegation. 617 00:30:52,660 --> 00:30:54,849 Today, Secretary of Court for Dependencies will personally greet the delegation to enter the city. 618 00:30:54,850 --> 00:30:55,570 [Govern the people, serve Heaven] 619 00:30:55,570 --> 00:30:56,786 They will stay at the official guesthouse. 620 00:30:56,810 --> 00:30:59,660 After resting and settling in, they will enter the palace for a banquet. 621 00:31:00,020 --> 00:31:01,020 Thank you, Official Shen. 622 00:31:25,300 --> 00:31:27,500 [Govern the people, serve Heaven] 623 00:31:30,660 --> 00:31:31,700 Have you arrested Chu Ian? 624 00:31:32,220 --> 00:31:33,676 We have basically narrowed it down to the Capital Security Office. 625 00:31:33,700 --> 00:31:34,700 Capital Security Office? 626 00:31:35,810 --> 00:31:37,420 Have they also sided with Li Zhongnan? 627 00:31:38,530 --> 00:31:39,546 What about the Grand Zhao princess? 628 00:31:39,570 --> 00:31:41,156 She is now recuperating in my residence. 629 00:31:41,180 --> 00:31:44,100 [Govern the people, serve Heaven] We'll suffer a drawback if this goes on. 630 00:31:44,570 --> 00:31:45,930 That's what I'm worried about too. 631 00:31:46,330 --> 00:31:47,260 The alliance is approaching, 632 00:31:47,261 --> 00:31:49,090 and Jiuyue has suffered a blow. 633 00:31:49,330 --> 00:31:50,770 With the assassin still at large, 634 00:31:51,330 --> 00:31:53,330 Grand Zhao is bound to question our sincerity. 635 00:31:53,530 --> 00:31:56,370 If Lord Cheng, rises in rebellion someday, it will add another variable. 636 00:31:56,610 --> 00:31:59,196 Let's use this opportunity to take down the Capital Security Office. 637 00:31:59,220 --> 00:32:00,220 How can I allow 638 00:32:00,260 --> 00:32:02,020 my city gates to be controlled by Lord Cheng? 639 00:32:02,090 --> 00:32:03,180 My secret guards alone 640 00:32:03,810 --> 00:32:05,196 cannot take down the Capital Security Office. 641 00:32:05,220 --> 00:32:05,980 What do you want? 642 00:32:06,180 --> 00:32:07,330 I want the Longwu Army. 643 00:32:07,500 --> 00:32:08,500 Longwu Army? 644 00:32:12,610 --> 00:32:14,090 After training in secret for so long, 645 00:32:14,610 --> 00:32:15,916 are you going to expose them now? 646 00:32:15,940 --> 00:32:17,810 Since they have already set up the stage, 647 00:32:18,530 --> 00:32:20,330 why don't we put on a good show 648 00:32:20,770 --> 00:32:22,090 as a deliberate act to warn them? 649 00:32:27,980 --> 00:32:28,980 Remember, 650 00:32:29,050 --> 00:32:31,290 city defense is crucial for the stability of our capital. 651 00:32:31,810 --> 00:32:34,180 Please always remember your mission. Do you understand? 652 00:32:34,740 --> 00:32:36,300 I'll complete the mission successfully. 653 00:32:36,420 --> 00:32:37,420 Good. 654 00:32:37,530 --> 00:32:38,530 Grand Chancellor Li. 655 00:32:39,220 --> 00:32:41,940 How did Duke Su find the time to come to the Capital Security Office? 656 00:32:42,020 --> 00:32:43,020 I receive intelligence 657 00:32:43,500 --> 00:32:46,659 there is an assassin from the northern border hiding here. 658 00:32:46,660 --> 00:32:48,770 Duke Su, do you have evidence? 659 00:32:48,850 --> 00:32:52,770 Grand Chancellor Li, my specialty lies in intelligence gathering. 660 00:32:53,330 --> 00:32:55,306 The evidence is within the Capital Security Office. 661 00:32:55,330 --> 00:32:57,210 [Yuan Jiang] We'll find out after I investigate. 662 00:32:58,500 --> 00:32:59,500 Come! 663 00:33:06,020 --> 00:33:08,940 Duke Su, the Capital Security Office is not an easy target. 664 00:33:09,260 --> 00:33:10,700 Your display of power elsewhere 665 00:33:11,090 --> 00:33:13,020 might not work as effectively here. 666 00:33:24,090 --> 00:33:26,900 By order of the emperor, Longwu Army is conducting a search 667 00:33:27,220 --> 00:33:29,506 of the Capital Security Office. General Yuan, please open the gates. 668 00:33:29,530 --> 00:33:31,739 If it is an imperial order, where is the decree? 669 00:33:31,740 --> 00:33:33,290 General Yuan, you seem to be confused. 670 00:33:33,570 --> 00:33:36,980 The Longwu Army has the privilege to act first and report later. 671 00:33:40,850 --> 00:33:44,089 Xiao Heng, the Capital Security Office's guards protect the capital. 672 00:33:44,090 --> 00:33:45,130 This isn't someplace else. 673 00:33:45,290 --> 00:33:47,130 Please bring the decree with you, Duke Su. 674 00:33:47,330 --> 00:33:48,330 Search the place. 675 00:33:48,660 --> 00:33:51,810 Kill anyone who dares to stop you. 676 00:33:52,020 --> 00:33:52,500 Search the place! 677 00:33:52,570 --> 00:33:53,570 Yes! 678 00:33:58,050 --> 00:34:01,530 Grand Chancellor Li, you should stay away. Weapons have no eyes. 679 00:34:01,850 --> 00:34:02,900 They might accidentally 680 00:34:03,610 --> 00:34:05,500 kill you first and report later. 681 00:34:05,810 --> 00:34:09,130 Duke Su, have you considered the consequences? 682 00:34:09,250 --> 00:34:11,020 When the flood arrives, 683 00:34:11,690 --> 00:34:13,460 don't let the mice escape. 684 00:34:13,570 --> 00:34:14,570 Yes. 685 00:34:46,860 --> 00:34:48,130 How dare you return? 686 00:34:48,300 --> 00:34:51,300 This time, you can't escape. I brought my lackeys along. 687 00:34:51,900 --> 00:34:54,570 They are harsh and specialize in dealing with defeated enemies. 688 00:34:55,210 --> 00:34:56,210 Go! 689 00:35:19,460 --> 00:35:21,690 Lord Cheng's subordinate escaped again. 690 00:35:22,050 --> 00:35:23,756 The relationship between Chu Ian and Lord Cheng 691 00:35:23,780 --> 00:35:25,020 is akin to yours with me. 692 00:35:25,380 --> 00:35:26,460 It isn't easy to catch him. 693 00:35:26,500 --> 00:35:27,620 We can take this opportunity 694 00:35:27,980 --> 00:35:29,980 to replace everyone in the Capital Security Office. 695 00:35:30,820 --> 00:35:32,090 I didn't hold back yesterday. 696 00:35:32,130 --> 00:35:33,916 Quite a number of people have to recuperate at home. 697 00:35:33,940 --> 00:35:37,899 [Govern the people, serve Heaven] 698 00:35:37,900 --> 00:35:40,610 Because of this incident, many officials have accused you. 699 00:35:42,860 --> 00:35:44,436 Yuan Jiang privately harbored a fugitive 700 00:35:44,460 --> 00:35:46,570 and even allowed his subordinates to release Chu Ian. 701 00:35:47,250 --> 00:35:49,499 This accusation alone is enough to silence them. 702 00:35:49,500 --> 00:35:52,090 He's quite clever. He found a subordinate to take the blame 703 00:35:52,530 --> 00:35:53,756 and resigned from his post in disgrace. 704 00:35:53,780 --> 00:35:55,066 Do you need me to interrogate him? 705 00:35:55,090 --> 00:35:56,276 With foreign envoys in the capital, 706 00:35:56,300 --> 00:35:58,106 now is not the time for us to handle internal cases. 707 00:35:58,130 --> 00:35:59,626 Reclaiming control of the Capital Security Office 708 00:35:59,650 --> 00:36:01,610 has already neutralized one of Lord Cheng's moves. 709 00:36:01,860 --> 00:36:04,900 We'll settle the scores with Yuan Jiang and Li Zhongnan in due time. 710 00:36:15,250 --> 00:36:15,820 Father. 711 00:36:16,210 --> 00:36:17,649 Who leaked the news about Chu Ian 712 00:36:17,650 --> 00:36:19,130 being in the Capital Security Office? 713 00:36:19,300 --> 00:36:20,300 I'm not sure. 714 00:36:20,460 --> 00:36:22,300 The Capital Security Office is heavily guarded. 715 00:36:22,340 --> 00:36:23,300 Besides them, 716 00:36:23,301 --> 00:36:24,820 only the three of us knew about this. 717 00:36:24,980 --> 00:36:26,916 Chu Ian couldn't have leaked it himself, could he? 718 00:36:26,940 --> 00:36:27,530 Father. 719 00:36:27,690 --> 00:36:30,460 If it wasn't him, then it must be one of us. 720 00:36:30,570 --> 00:36:32,250 It's either me or you. 721 00:36:32,940 --> 00:36:33,940 Father. 722 00:36:36,570 --> 00:36:37,570 It's Xiao Heng. 723 00:36:37,820 --> 00:36:39,250 I find it hard to swallow the fact 724 00:36:39,380 --> 00:36:41,146 that Xiao Heng repeatedly sabotaged our major plans before. 725 00:36:41,170 --> 00:36:42,859 Those in the Capital Security Office are not to be underestimated. 726 00:36:42,860 --> 00:36:44,476 How many secret guards could Xiao Heng possibly have? 727 00:36:44,500 --> 00:36:46,420 He wouldn't be Yuan Jiang's match, 728 00:36:46,610 --> 00:36:48,570 which was why I used Chu Ian as bait 729 00:36:48,610 --> 00:36:49,610 to lure him over. 730 00:36:49,690 --> 00:36:50,610 It also gave me a chance 731 00:36:50,611 --> 00:36:52,650 to test the loyalty of the Capital Security Office. 732 00:36:53,170 --> 00:36:54,170 But I never expected 733 00:36:54,500 --> 00:36:56,300 Xiao Heng would bring the Longwu Army. 734 00:36:56,730 --> 00:36:58,339 Father, it's my negligence 735 00:36:58,340 --> 00:36:59,340 and my mistake. 736 00:36:59,420 --> 00:37:00,300 Please punish me. 737 00:37:00,300 --> 00:37:01,300 Fool! 738 00:37:02,300 --> 00:37:02,780 Father. 739 00:37:03,050 --> 00:37:05,010 Despite being a fool, you took action on your own. 740 00:37:06,130 --> 00:37:08,020 The intricate pawns I painstakingly laid out 741 00:37:08,250 --> 00:37:10,650 were ruined by you before they could even be put into action. 742 00:37:11,020 --> 00:37:13,420 Now that the Capital Security Office is out of our control, 743 00:37:14,380 --> 00:37:16,300 how can we turn the tide? 744 00:37:18,570 --> 00:37:21,130 Father, give me another chance. 745 00:37:21,340 --> 00:37:22,530 I won't fail this time. 746 00:37:22,860 --> 00:37:24,900 Incompetent fool. 747 00:37:25,130 --> 00:37:26,340 You won't get another chance. 748 00:37:28,210 --> 00:37:29,210 Father! 749 00:37:29,690 --> 00:37:30,690 Father! 750 00:38:06,020 --> 00:38:07,379 [Liangdu Guesthouse] 751 00:38:07,380 --> 00:38:09,820 Welcome, Emperor of Great Zhao! 752 00:38:10,340 --> 00:38:11,689 [Emperor of Great Zhao] 753 00:38:11,690 --> 00:38:13,490 Welcome to our country, Emperor of Great Zhao. 754 00:38:13,820 --> 00:38:15,356 The emperor of Great Yan has ordered Duke Su 755 00:38:15,380 --> 00:38:17,780 to lead our officials and scholars to greet you. 756 00:38:18,420 --> 00:38:20,420 I am Xiao Heng, Duke Su of Great Yan. 757 00:38:20,690 --> 00:38:21,690 Greetings, Your Majesty. 758 00:38:21,860 --> 00:38:23,780 Please rest in this guesthouse 759 00:38:23,860 --> 00:38:25,060 and enter the palace tomorrow. 760 00:38:25,610 --> 00:38:27,450 The gracious hospitality of Great Yan's Emperor 761 00:38:27,730 --> 00:38:29,420 is deeply appreciated. 762 00:38:31,050 --> 00:38:33,980 Duke Su, is my sister inside? 763 00:38:36,090 --> 00:38:37,090 Jiuyue! 764 00:38:42,420 --> 00:38:43,420 Brother! 765 00:38:47,820 --> 00:38:48,820 I'm here. 766 00:38:53,340 --> 00:38:55,690 I heard you got injured. Are you doing well? 767 00:38:57,250 --> 00:38:58,570 Did they catch the culprit? 768 00:38:59,090 --> 00:39:00,090 Who did this? 769 00:39:00,980 --> 00:39:02,460 Fortunately, with Duke Su's help, 770 00:39:03,090 --> 00:39:04,090 I'm fine. 771 00:39:04,690 --> 00:39:06,330 Duke Su is still investigating the matter. 772 00:39:06,610 --> 00:39:08,820 Don't blame him. 773 00:39:09,090 --> 00:39:10,650 Since you trust Duke Su this much, 774 00:39:11,250 --> 00:39:12,780 I won't pursue the matter. 775 00:39:14,860 --> 00:39:16,186 However, I must demand an explanation 776 00:39:16,210 --> 00:39:17,980 from Duke Su in the future. 777 00:39:18,090 --> 00:39:19,090 Of course. 778 00:39:20,050 --> 00:39:20,820 This way, Your Majesty. 779 00:39:21,060 --> 00:39:26,339 [Liangdu Guesthouse] 780 00:39:26,340 --> 00:39:29,459 [Hening Gate] 781 00:39:29,460 --> 00:39:32,660 [Prosperous Era] 782 00:39:52,530 --> 00:39:53,530 Your Majesty. 783 00:39:54,900 --> 00:39:55,940 Thank you, Great Yan, 784 00:39:56,170 --> 00:39:58,460 for the meticulously prepared collection of classics 785 00:39:59,060 --> 00:40:00,730 and this splendid banquet. 786 00:40:01,460 --> 00:40:02,939 It has allowed us to experience Great Yan's 787 00:40:02,940 --> 00:40:04,380 inclusive spirit. 788 00:40:06,690 --> 00:40:08,290 I am especially grateful to Your Majesty 789 00:40:12,610 --> 00:40:14,690 for helping me find my long-lost sister. 790 00:40:16,290 --> 00:40:20,290 May Great Zhao and Great Yan establish everlasting friendship 791 00:40:20,730 --> 00:40:21,930 and form an enduring alliance. 792 00:40:22,130 --> 00:40:24,210 Your reunion with the princess 793 00:40:24,500 --> 00:40:26,100 is a fortunate event for both countries. 794 00:40:49,940 --> 00:40:53,820 Suddenly heard that immortals had arrived in Penglai, 795 00:40:54,540 --> 00:40:58,730 I suspect it might be an old friend descending from the heavens. 796 00:40:59,170 --> 00:41:03,650 At sunrise, memories of youth come flooding back while floating in a boat, 797 00:41:04,170 --> 00:41:07,610 Through the night, longing ages the soul. 798 00:41:08,170 --> 00:41:11,290 Emperor's court, welcoming guests. 799 00:41:11,500 --> 00:41:16,060 Countless spring flowers accompany the laughter of the wind. 800 00:41:16,250 --> 00:41:20,500 Talking about good wine, we get drunk again. 801 00:41:22,290 --> 00:41:26,820 Stars scattered across the sky, tears flowing like tides. 802 00:41:26,940 --> 00:41:31,460 Who says the mortal world is full of loneliness? 803 00:41:32,500 --> 00:41:40,500 With a cup drained, mountains and rivers stretch endlessly. 804 00:42:27,580 --> 00:42:30,420 [Prosperous Era] 805 00:43:33,130 --> 00:43:35,129 Today, I will escort the emperor of Great Zhao and Jiuyue 806 00:43:35,130 --> 00:43:36,130 to the border. 807 00:43:36,940 --> 00:43:37,980 When will you be back? 808 00:43:40,500 --> 00:43:41,500 Not sure. 809 00:43:46,650 --> 00:43:49,170 What did you think of the music I performed yesterday? 810 00:43:50,250 --> 00:43:51,850 It was extremely unpleasant to listen to. 811 00:43:53,610 --> 00:43:56,170 I also feel it was the most unpleasant performance 812 00:43:56,380 --> 00:43:58,860 I've ever played in my life. 813 00:43:59,290 --> 00:44:02,290 Next time, I'll play a different piece for you, okay? 814 00:44:04,250 --> 00:44:05,380 I'll remember that. 815 00:44:07,130 --> 00:44:08,290 Don't go back on your word. 816 00:44:10,380 --> 00:44:11,380 I won't. 817 00:44:12,060 --> 00:44:14,250 Duke Su, you should leave and return soon 818 00:44:14,540 --> 00:44:15,820 so I can repay my debt earlier. 819 00:44:18,980 --> 00:44:21,570 Before leaving, I have a piece of advice for you. 820 00:44:22,570 --> 00:44:23,570 What is it? 821 00:44:24,420 --> 00:44:27,210 In the previous life and the current, live to the fullest. 822 00:44:28,420 --> 00:44:30,020 Never compromise yourself 823 00:44:30,460 --> 00:44:32,570 to become someone else just to please others, 824 00:44:34,610 --> 00:44:37,650 including me. 825 00:44:52,500 --> 00:44:56,660 [Return of the Clouds] 826 00:45:21,100 --> 00:45:26,580 ♪ If there are no happy memories ♪ 827 00:45:28,700 --> 00:45:34,180 ♪ How can we traverse the forbidden land of sorrow? ♪ 828 00:45:35,980 --> 00:45:42,060 ♪ Two cold and unfeeling bodies ♪ 829 00:45:42,740 --> 00:45:50,020 ♪ Holding hands, can we get through the snow season? ♪ 830 00:45:51,060 --> 00:45:57,540 ♪ In the cold wind, in the long night ♪ 831 00:45:58,340 --> 00:46:04,620 ♪ Embracing the remaining warmth ♪ 832 00:46:05,900 --> 00:46:13,140 ♪ The depth of the sea, unfathomable ♪ 833 00:46:13,220 --> 00:46:19,220 ♪ Can it bury yesterday's sighs? ♪ 834 00:46:19,900 --> 00:46:25,940 ♪ Continue to love, cherishing it with my life ♪ 835 00:46:27,780 --> 00:46:34,500 ♪ Continue to live, even with only a glimmer of hope ♪ 836 00:46:35,620 --> 00:46:42,420 ♪ Whether in sorrow or joy, I believe in you ♪ 837 00:46:43,420 --> 00:46:49,340 ♪ I'd rather be trapped in the world's extremes ♪ 838 00:46:50,060 --> 00:46:57,180 ♪ Continue to live, exhausting all courage ♪ 839 00:46:57,420 --> 00:47:04,700 ♪ Continue to love, until the breath runs out ♪ 840 00:47:05,580 --> 00:47:12,380 ♪ Traversing half a lifetime of loneliness, just to meet you ♪ 841 00:47:12,980 --> 00:47:19,420 ♪ After the hardships, never to part again ♪ 842 00:47:20,980 --> 00:47:28,860 ♪ After the hardships, never to part again ♪ 58964

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