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"One's Remaining Years" by Li Jian
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♫ As flowers will bloom and wither ♫
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♫ May we pass by the magnificent scenery ♫
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♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫
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♫ Could it be both of us are filled with desolation? ♫
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♫ As flowers bloom and wither ♫
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♫ May we lead such a life ♫
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♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫
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♫ Turning back again, you and I ♫
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♫ Let's seize the current moment ♫
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♫ The weather is warm and nice today ♫
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♫ Let's go together ♫
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♫ Even if the snowstorm is ahead of us ♫
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♫ And dyes our hair white ♫
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[Joy of Life Season 2]
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[Adapted from Mao Ni's Joy of Life on Yuewen Group's Qidian platform]
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[Episode 17]
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I didn't set fire to Shijia Town.
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Still, he is a survivor.
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Fan Xian is still investigating your past dealings with Northern Qi.
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All the more reason not to kill him.
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If you know about it, I'm sure the Inspection and Control Bureau does too.
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Let him investigate.
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In fact, I'm also curious about who set the fire.
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- Where is that person?
- At Tongfu Inn.
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The First Division secretly surrounded the place to prevent others from taking action.
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Deng Ziyue is still thorough in handling tasks.
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Hold on. What's the name of the inn again?
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Tongfu Inn.
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What's the surname of the innkeeper?
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If it's Tongfu Inn, it should be Tong.
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Is it a man or a woman?
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A man.
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Sir, if you want a woman, I can get one for you.
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Get out of here. I don't want anything.
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You can leave now.
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- Godfather.
- Shut up.
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Scholars must have a backbone.
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- I...
- Don't be a shameless social climber.
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He Zongwei, I'm kind that I didn't kick you out today.
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Scholars cannot and should not fawn over others.
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- I really admire you...
- Get lost!
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I shall take my leave.
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He came here to offer his service.
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I still have some pride. I won't take in someone like him.
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I hope all the scholars in the kingdom are not like this kind of trash.
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Trash like him are also rarely seen.
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Youngsters are always high-spirited.
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I hope so.
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Old Wang, let's go to Tongfu Inn later.
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We are meeting that only survivor.
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Whether the countless aggrieved souls in Shijia Town can rest in peace...
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depends on him.
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Scholars cannot and should not fawn over others.
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It's easier said than done.
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Yogurt! Delicious yogurt!
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- Please stay.
- Let's meet again.
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- Let's meet again.
- Have a safe trip.
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Young Official Fan is here.
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May I have a word?
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- Sir.
- Is Shi Chanli staying here?
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Yes, he's staying in a room for four people.
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There are three other candidates in the room. Here are their names.
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Yang Wanli, Cheng Jialin, Hou Jichang.
[Roommates]
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We're investigating their backgrounds. The results will be out soon.
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And sir, this is a detailed record of Shi Chanli's activities since he checked into the inn.
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- Please review it.
- You even investigated this.
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It's good to be well-prepared in case you need it.
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He even drank wine?
[Shi Chanli's record of activities]
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He chatted happily with those three and had a few cups of wine.
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His alcohol tolerance is average.
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- He is not in the inn now?
- Yes.
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He is in the exam courtyard.
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There are still many days before the exam. What is he doing there?
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He is building walls.
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Building walls?
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Be careful.
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Handle it gently.
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- Slowly.
- All right.
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Sir, please take a look. They're the candidates for the spring exam.
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What are they doing?
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They're helping the Ministry of Rites to renovate the exam courtyard.
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Renovate the exam courtyard? Isn't this the task of craftsmen?
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- Why are the candidates doing this?
- That's right.
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Minister Guo Zheng from the Ministry of Rites suggested this.
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He said that many candidates are from different backgrounds.
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The cost of living in the capital is high.
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It will be a burden for humble students.
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- Thus, it's better to pay these students than the craftsmen.
- Exactly.
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It's voluntary. They can experience the grandness of the exam courtyard in advance,
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and also earn some money to make a living.
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By the look of it, this minister is rather compassionate.
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Sir, that's Minister Guo.
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Minister Guo is personally doing the work,
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but why isn't he moving?
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Is he stuck there?
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There's a painter here.
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Indeed.
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Renovation of the exam courtyard is both a merit and a virtue.
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Naturally, he wants a portrait to record this.
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Some of the officials in the Imperial Court have this refined taste.
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Interesting.
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Let's also have a portrait done when we're back at the First Division.
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Where is Shi Chanli?
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Sir, he is over there.
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Is he also having his portrait done?
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I don't see any painter here.
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The guards are not strict.
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The guards naturally protect the minister. No one cares about these candidates.
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We need two more people over there.
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He Zongwei.
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Do you want to become an official?
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If you want to stand out, are you willing to take the risk?
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May I ask who you are?
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Be careful, everyone.
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Brother Shi.
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Who are you?
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Brother Shi, did you forget me? We met before.
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Did we?
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- Brother Shi, are you staying at Tongfu Inn?
- Yes.
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- In a room for four people?
- That's right.
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Your home is at the border town of Shijia.
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- How did you know?
- You told me.
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Did I tell you?
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We chatted a bit while we were drunk on that day.
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You were also there on that night?
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We were in the latrine.
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I was drunk that night. I can't remember.
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Brother Shi, are you short of money?
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- I'm not rich.
- We're in the same boat.
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I'm Hou Jichang.
[Hou Jichang, candidate in the spring exam]
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Brother Shi.
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Is he your friend?
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I'm also staying at Tongfu Inn. We met before.
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Brother Shi, introduce us.
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This is my roommate, Brother Hou.
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Hou Jichang.
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Hello, Brother Hou. My surname is Fan.
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Fan?
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Brother Fan, we're fated since we're staying in the same inn.
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Did I interrupt you both?
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Not at all.
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I just saw Brother Shi holding a brick and in a daze over there.
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I wonder why.
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I saw that, too.
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Brother Shi, did you forget what I told you?
[Shi Chanli]
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From a distance, I saw you sitting motionless over there and staring at two bricks.
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Minister Guo is watching from there.
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Even if you are tired, pretend to be hardworking.
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I'm not tired. I just found these bricks strange.
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What's strange about the bricks?
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Let me show you.
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This is the old brick that was dismantled
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and this is the new replacement brick.
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So?
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The new brick.
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The old brick.
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Can you tell from the sounds?
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The old brick sounds like iron.
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Iron?
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This is the best kiln brick.
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Kiln bricks are extremely expensive.
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However, the replacement bricks are ordinary bricks.
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Look at these, too.
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These dismantled pillars are made from Phoebe Zhennan wood.
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Look at the replacement pillars.
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Do you know what these are?
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They are just ordinary logs.
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Extremely ordinary.
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That's why I'm confused.
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Why are they using inferior materials to renovate the exam courtyard?
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Brother Shi, how do you know this?
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There were many traveling merchants in my hometown. I've personally seen these.
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I'm sure about this.
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Brother Shi,
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don't mention this again.
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Why not?
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Minister Guo personally supervises this renovation.
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We should tell him so that he won't be deceived.
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This is none of our business.
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It's best that we turn a blind eye.
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- But...
- Trust me.
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Why should we turn a blind eye?
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Substitution of inferior materials means corrupt officials are involved!
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As a scholar who's virtuous and ethical, why should I turn a blind eye?!
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Lower your voice.
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Don't mind them. They are always like this.
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Even if you can shut my mouth, you can't shut other people's...
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I'm begging you.
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Let me finish talking first.
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- Brother Fan, have some water.
- Sure, thank you.
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Let me do the introductions.
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This is Yang Wanli from Quanzhou who's quite famous in his hometown.
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He ranked top in the provincial exam.
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Among the four of us, he's the most talented.
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Nice to meet you, Brother Yang.
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Likewise.
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- I'm going to beat the drum at the government office...
- Read less books.
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Even if you want to report, who would listen to us?
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I heard that Young Official Fan is now...
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Do you even know him?
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I can try to get to know him.
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- Does Minister Guo know Young Official Fan?
- Of course.
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Who among you two knows who Young Official Fan is closer to?
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Minister Guo.
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They are to preside over the spring exam.
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What if they've dealings with each other? What will we do?
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I see what you mean.
[Yang Wanli, candidate in the spring exam]
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Are you saying that Young Official Fan and Minister Guo
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- are in cahoots...
- Impossible!
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- I didn't mean that.
- What did you mean then?
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What I'm trying to say is... put up with it.
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Don't ever bring this up again.
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If I tolerate this, what's the point of studying?
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Even if you want to intervene, now is not the time.
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When then?
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Brother Yang, let me ask you.
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Why did we come to the capital?
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- To become officials.
- Why are we working at the exam courtyard then?
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It's also to become officials.
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- Are you an official now?
- No.
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If you want to intervene, tolerate it until we're officials.
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Why must scholars do this?
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Because this is the norm.
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- I'll take my leave.
- Brother Yang.
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Brother Yang.
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He's clearly a scholar but he's so reckless.
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Brother Hou, you just said everyone's here because they want to become officials.
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What does that mean?
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It's nothing.
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Life is hard. We are just making a living here.
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In addition to money, Brother Hou also explained the details of this matter to us before coming here.
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- Brother Shi.
- Don't worry.
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- Brother Shi...
- We are candidates.
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- Brother Shi...
- We should know how to share.
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Brother Hou said we're here to work not only for money,
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but also to show our faces.
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Show faces?
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Candidates who are here will have their names registered.
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Minister Guo is on-site.
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It's best if he can remember our names.
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Remember our names?
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Brother Fan, take a look.
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There are so many candidates.
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If our names can be remembered, we'll leave an impression on him.
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When he reviews our exam scripts, he might take a closer look.
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Brother Hou is far-sighted.
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Otherwise, people like us
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won't be able to pass the exam.
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Isn't the spring exam about talent and learning?
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Knowledge is useless if we are from a humble background.
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How is that related to one's background?
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Brother Fan, you may not know
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how many candidates take the annual spring exam.
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I fear there are thousands of them
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but there are limited positions in each ministry.
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The streets are full of rumors that some senior court officials, people from the palace,
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and the Imperial Academy will select some famous scholars.
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As for the rest, how many can be selected?
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They choose the candidates even before they take the exam?
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People with wealth and backgrounds
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sought apprenticeships and offered their services to dignitaries.
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They will be working together in the future.
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Those dignitaries will naturally help their disciples.
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How useful can that be?
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Wouldn't only talented candidates be selected from the exam?
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Having someone to watch over you...
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is more effective than being knowledgeable and full of ideas.
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From what you said, isn't the spring exam
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just for high officials in the Imperial Court to choose lackeys?
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Brother Yang, watch what you say.
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You will lose your life for saying that.
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Brother Fan, just listen and do nothing.
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Don't get yourself in trouble.
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Selecting candidates before the exam and using it as a smokescreen,
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isn't this cheating?
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- That's right!
- Lower your voice.
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I'm wondering. If this is true,
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why hasn't anyone reported this?
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Report to who?
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The justice court is also run by officials.
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Where is the fairness?
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- What is that?
- Fairness.
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It doesn't exist.
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If there's no fairness, isn't this spring exam just a joke?
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Perhaps once we pass the exam,
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we can change everything.
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Where is Cheng Jialin?
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He is breaking stones in the back courtyard.
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I told him to keep his mouth shut.
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Now that I think of it, it's really meaningless.
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I'm going back to work.
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Brother Shi,
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be discreet.
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Brother Fan.
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Can you do me a favor?
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Hou Jichang!
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You're amazing. You can handle so many logs on your own.
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- It's my duty.
- Good work.
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Do you want to take a rest? You didn't drink any water since this morning.
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- It's fine. It's my duty.
- Are you sure?
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- I'll help you to move more logs.
- All right, fine.
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- Is this fine?
- It's fine.
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It's fine? Are you sure?
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- Should I give a few more shouts?
- No need. That's enough.
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Brother Fan, here.
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- Eat some flatbreads.
- No, thanks. Keep it for yourself.
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- Okay, I'll buy you drinks on another day.
- Sure.
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Thank you.
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Young Official Fan?
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Minister Guo recognized me?
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I often see your heroic bearing in the Imperial Court.
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Well...
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You're the chief examiner for this spring exam, Minister Guo.
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Please don't be so courteous.
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Young Official Fan, you've a promising future.
[Guo Zheng, Minister of Rites]
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You'll achieve even greater success one day.
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Young Official Fan, what brings you here?
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I passed by and wanted to meet you, too.
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I wanted to meet you earlier, too.
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- Quick, take a seat.
- No need to take the trouble.
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Minister Guo, may I ask a question?
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Please go ahead.
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Are you aware of the usage of inferior materials for this renovation?
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They are not that bad.
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The materials are durable.
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So to say, you're aware of this.
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If I said I didn't, wouldn't it be absurd?
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Did the Ministry of Revenue allocate funds for the renovation?
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Of course.
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Who would dare to start work if they didn't allocate the funds?
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Since you're using durable materials, how much money is left?
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There should be some surplus.
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Those dismantled kiln bricks and Phoebe Zhennan pillars are expensive.
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They will be stored in the Ministry of Rites' warehouse.
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The remaining money is also recorded in the ledger.
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I know you have a lofty ambition.
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You vow to fight against corruption and evil.
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I commend you for that. I won't commit a crime in ignorance.
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Not a single cent for this renovation
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went into my pocket.
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My conscience is clear.
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If you don't believe me, feel free to investigate.
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The Ministry of Rites will cooperate fully.
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- The money is recorded in the ledger?
- Fully recorded.
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- The materials are in the warehouse?
- None are missing.
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I'm confused.
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What are you doing this for?
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As the Minister of Rites,
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I can't just sit and do nothing.
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As officials, we should do practical things.
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Point taken.
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This renovation is a practical thing.
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In reality, it's a political achievement.
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Political achievement?
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That's a wise choice of words.
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I haven't heard of it.
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Political achievement.
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You even have a self-portrait.
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It's evidence that I did this.
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It will remind me of what I have done.
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What about the remaining money?
364
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There are many officials in Ministry of Rites. It's difficult for them to support their families.
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They also need money to buy wine and meat for festivals. Isn't that so?
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What about the materials in the warehouse?
367
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We are honest officials.
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Some officials might need to repair their run-down houses.
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With the materials in the warehouse?
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It's not against the rules. It's not illegal.
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This isn't against the rules?
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Absolutely.
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Minister Guo, you have been in office for years.
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You know the rules of the Imperial Court very well.
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I'm honest but I need to survive, right?
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Aren't you afraid those candidates might find out?
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It's useless even if they do.
378
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What if someone passes the exam and impeaches you in the future, won't it be troublesome?
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Young Official Fan, like I said,
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I didn't violate any rules.
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Besides, these people won't pass the exam.
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What do you mean?
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In the coming spring exam, those listed here
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will be disqualified.
[Name List of Spring Exam Courtyard Renovation]
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Why is that so?
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These candidates are cunning.
387
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Why did they come here to work?
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They only want to impress me.
389
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How could we use such opportunistic candidates?
390
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Even though they haven't done anything yet?
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Scholars must have a noble character,
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just like me.
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I can't tolerate those who fawn shamelessly.
394
00:22:29,900 --> 00:22:32,460
Is any of these candidates...
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your retainer?
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00:22:34,780 --> 00:22:38,060
I only want to give them a way out.
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Young Official Fan, one's character is all that matters.
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Just like me,
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I unconditionally believe in your character.
400
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No matter what your intention is, I won't oppose it.
401
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Have it your way.
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Hou Jichang,
403
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you are so capable!
404
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That's right, Hou Jichang!
405
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You are so hardworking!
406
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It's my duty!
407
00:23:17,799 --> 00:23:19,699
You are so amazing, Hou Jichang!
408
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You've been going back and forth thousands of times. Right?!
409
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Well done, Hou Jichang!
410
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Hou Jichang, great work!
411
00:23:29,739 --> 00:23:32,340
Let's change to another side!
412
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Hou Jichang, great work!
413
00:24:15,310 --> 00:24:19,990
It's not cheap for these candidates to rent a house in the capital.
414
00:24:19,990 --> 00:24:24,240
Humble candidates need to find a way to make money.
415
00:24:25,620 --> 00:24:27,499
So many of them.
416
00:24:27,499 --> 00:24:28,839
Exactly.
417
00:24:28,839 --> 00:24:33,743
These young and talented people are in the capital.
418
00:24:44,250 --> 00:24:45,443
This candidate is also here to take the exam at his age?
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He must have taken the exam several times.
420
00:24:48,240 --> 00:24:50,476
They always have high hopes when they are here.
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Only a few competent candidates will be selected.
422
00:24:52,170 --> 00:24:54,520
There's always someone who doesn't make it.
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What does the spring exam mean to them?
424
00:24:58,440 --> 00:25:01,240
It's the grace from the country.
425
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What else?
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As you said, it's an opportunity
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to change their destiny.
428
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That's right.
429
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They study hard for years
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just for this opportunity.
431
00:25:15,620 --> 00:25:18,540
This is supposed to be a fair opportunity.
432
00:25:24,900 --> 00:25:27,780
Have you heard about cheating in the spring exam?
433
00:25:27,780 --> 00:25:30,260
That plump pigeon must be from the Inspection and Control Bureau.
434
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I doubt it can fly a far distance.
435
00:25:31,900 --> 00:25:33,820
I don't have anything now. Otherwise, I would...
436
00:25:33,820 --> 00:25:35,300
Don't interrupt me.
437
00:25:35,300 --> 00:25:39,059
I'm just asking. You can answer casually.
438
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If so, I will answer casually.
439
00:25:46,580 --> 00:25:48,340
Before the spring exam begins,
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many candidates seek apprenticeships
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00:25:51,799 --> 00:25:54,519
and offer their services to dignitaries.
442
00:25:54,519 --> 00:25:59,160
Without taking the exam, they've already secured their future.
443
00:26:00,060 --> 00:26:04,839
The exam courtyard is merely a smokescreen.
444
00:26:37,799 --> 00:26:38,923
What about them?
445
00:26:38,923 --> 00:26:42,620
They weren't born with such privileges.
446
00:26:42,620 --> 00:26:44,900
Does the Inspection and Control Bureau know about this?
447
00:26:44,900 --> 00:26:46,580
They know a thing or two.
448
00:26:46,580 --> 00:26:49,480
Their duty is to monitor the officials. Why didn't they investigate?
449
00:26:50,220 --> 00:26:54,580
Only powerful dignitaries take in disciples.
450
00:26:54,580 --> 00:26:58,359
They dare not investigate them.
451
00:26:58,359 --> 00:27:01,783
It's been an unwritten rule for many years. Everyone is used to it.
452
00:27:01,783 --> 00:27:05,820
But this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them.
453
00:27:05,820 --> 00:27:09,740
There's a quota for candidates in the exam hall.
454
00:27:20,900 --> 00:27:22,722
This is not fair.
455
00:27:46,250 --> 00:27:47,939
What is the name of the inn again?
456
00:27:47,939 --> 00:27:48,820
Tongfu.
457
00:27:48,820 --> 00:27:50,939
- Did Fan Xian go there?
- Yes.
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00:27:50,939 --> 00:27:52,860
The man wasn't there, so he headed to the exam courtyard.
459
00:27:52,860 --> 00:27:54,860
Is he looking for that whatever "Shi"?
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Shi Chanli.
461
00:27:56,419 --> 00:27:59,730
He met him but they didn't seem to talk a lot.
462
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Our men watched them from a distance.
463
00:28:01,820 --> 00:28:04,390
They said that Shi Chanli didn't look sad.
464
00:28:04,390 --> 00:28:08,319
He probably didn't know that Shijia Town was completely destroyed.
465
00:28:08,319 --> 00:28:11,196
He didn't tell him anything?
466
00:28:11,196 --> 00:28:12,659
Why did he go there then?
467
00:28:12,659 --> 00:28:14,359
That's right.
468
00:28:15,200 --> 00:28:17,155
What a wasted trip.
469
00:28:17,155 --> 00:28:21,500
I wonder what is on Fan Xian's mind.
470
00:28:32,957 --> 00:28:35,259
Sir, what are you thinking?
471
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Nothing, really.
472
00:28:37,970 --> 00:28:40,419
The spring exam is in a few days.
473
00:28:40,419 --> 00:28:44,335
If Shi Chanli finds out about his hometown, how will he take the exam?
474
00:28:45,599 --> 00:28:47,490
Let's wait.
475
00:28:47,490 --> 00:28:49,480
The First Division is keeping watch on him.
476
00:28:49,480 --> 00:28:53,386
Let's see what to do next after he has taken the exam.
477
00:28:54,780 --> 00:28:56,470
Sir,
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you are really different.
479
00:29:01,450 --> 00:29:02,780
How so?
480
00:29:02,780 --> 00:29:07,420
If it was someone else, who would care about this?
481
00:29:08,287 --> 00:29:11,068
They should be treated as humans.
482
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[Fan Residence]
483
00:29:26,010 --> 00:29:27,303
Have we reached home?
484
00:29:27,303 --> 00:29:29,983
You should look at this.
485
00:29:37,650 --> 00:29:40,810
This is my admiration for Young Official Fan. It's a small gesture.
486
00:29:40,810 --> 00:29:42,040
Please accept it.
487
00:29:42,040 --> 00:29:43,640
Isn't that Xin Qiwu?
488
00:29:43,640 --> 00:29:45,060
That's right.
489
00:29:45,060 --> 00:29:47,939
Some look familiar. I saw them in the Imperial Court.
490
00:29:47,939 --> 00:29:49,900
They are in casual clothes now.
491
00:29:49,900 --> 00:29:52,820
Wouldn't it look bad if they are in official robes?
492
00:29:52,820 --> 00:29:55,780
I left a message in it.
493
00:29:55,780 --> 00:29:57,019
I'm leaving.
494
00:29:57,019 --> 00:29:59,742
Young Official Fan doesn't accept gifts. No gifts.
495
00:29:59,742 --> 00:30:03,023
He really doesn't. Take them back.
496
00:30:03,023 --> 00:30:05,239
Move aside.
497
00:30:05,239 --> 00:30:06,950
We don't accept gifts.
498
00:30:06,950 --> 00:30:08,420
He is coming this way.
499
00:30:08,420 --> 00:30:10,600
Please stop sending gifts. We are just servants.
500
00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:13,120
I'm leaving.
501
00:30:18,240 --> 00:30:19,860
I will put them here.
502
00:30:19,860 --> 00:30:22,180
Please pass them to him.
503
00:30:23,960 --> 00:30:26,059
It's because of the spring exam?
504
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Apparently.
505
00:30:27,540 --> 00:30:30,377
Come, let's use the back door.
506
00:30:54,384 --> 00:30:56,420
Your Highness, it doesn't feel right.
507
00:30:56,420 --> 00:30:58,559
Why isn't there anyone in the Fan Residence?
508
00:30:58,559 --> 00:31:00,179
Who told us to enter by the back door?
509
00:31:00,179 --> 00:31:01,982
But it can't be deserted, too.
510
00:31:01,982 --> 00:31:04,060
Do you know why no one is here?
511
00:31:04,060 --> 00:31:08,079
It means the Fan residence has encountered a disaster?
512
00:31:08,079 --> 00:31:10,700
It's because we haven't been here.
513
00:31:13,900 --> 00:31:16,100
Where is Fan Xian's courtyard?
514
00:31:16,100 --> 00:31:18,000
Shall we search?
515
00:31:51,450 --> 00:31:53,059
Put them here.
516
00:31:57,340 --> 00:32:00,243
Go back by the same way. Wait for me outside.
517
00:32:33,980 --> 00:32:35,960
It's rotating.
518
00:32:35,960 --> 00:32:38,600
Old Master, the Crown Prince is visiting us.
519
00:32:38,600 --> 00:32:40,670
Why did you dismiss all the servants?
520
00:32:40,679 --> 00:32:42,559
Did he use the back door?
521
00:32:42,559 --> 00:32:45,714
Whether it's the back or front door, he's still the Crown Prince.
522
00:32:45,714 --> 00:32:49,519
Never mind that you dismissed the servants, shouldn't you go and meet him?
523
00:32:49,519 --> 00:32:52,963
He's not here for me. It's inconvenient to meet him.
524
00:33:00,039 --> 00:33:03,920
Do you know what the important phrase in the ups and downs of officialdom is?
525
00:33:03,920 --> 00:33:05,440
Which phrase?
526
00:33:05,440 --> 00:33:07,340
Be steady.
527
00:33:07,340 --> 00:33:10,039
Mind our own business and don't bother about other people's.
528
00:33:10,039 --> 00:33:14,659
It's better to stay out of matters unrelated to us.
529
00:33:16,599 --> 00:33:18,040
Old Master,
530
00:33:18,040 --> 00:33:22,640
why did the Crown Prince personally visit Fan Xian?
531
00:33:22,640 --> 00:33:24,362
What else could it be?
532
00:33:24,362 --> 00:33:26,660
The spring exam is around the corner.
533
00:33:26,660 --> 00:33:29,000
He's here to greet him.
534
00:33:29,000 --> 00:33:31,770
But why did he use the back door?
535
00:33:31,770 --> 00:33:34,300
Figure this out yourself.
536
00:33:36,039 --> 00:33:37,839
It's not moving.
537
00:33:58,119 --> 00:33:59,519
My goodness.
538
00:34:17,599 --> 00:34:20,819
Crown Prince, are you here specifically to tear down my house?
539
00:34:23,280 --> 00:34:25,240
Brother Fan, sorry.
540
00:34:25,240 --> 00:34:27,300
It stopped rotating just now.
541
00:34:27,300 --> 00:34:29,760
I tried to help it. As a result,
542
00:34:29,760 --> 00:34:31,180
I used too much force.
543
00:34:31,180 --> 00:34:35,020
If... it still doesn't work, how much is it? I'll pay you.
544
00:34:35,020 --> 00:34:38,060
I was joking. Your Highness, please come ashore first.
545
00:34:38,800 --> 00:34:40,200
All right.
546
00:34:41,599 --> 00:34:44,659
Crown Prince, what's the reason for personally visiting me?
547
00:34:46,280 --> 00:34:48,242
Do you want to hear the truth or the lie?
548
00:34:48,242 --> 00:34:50,102
I'm fine with either of them.
549
00:34:50,676 --> 00:34:53,239
- I came here to mediate.
- Who did I fight with?
550
00:34:53,239 --> 00:34:56,419
Because of your fallout with Second Brother, he is grounded for six months.
551
00:34:56,419 --> 00:34:58,680
I feel bad for my biological brother.
552
00:34:58,680 --> 00:35:01,550
That's why I'm here to advise you.
553
00:35:01,559 --> 00:35:03,499
This is a lie.
554
00:35:05,010 --> 00:35:07,619
Apparently.
555
00:35:07,619 --> 00:35:08,843
What about the truth?
556
00:35:08,843 --> 00:35:10,684
The truth?
557
00:35:14,450 --> 00:35:16,259
I'm coming.
558
00:35:19,199 --> 00:35:22,300
- Did anyone call him?
- As long as he believes so.
559
00:35:23,400 --> 00:35:27,090
The truth is that you upset Second Brother.
560
00:35:27,090 --> 00:35:29,320
I'm very happy about it.
561
00:35:29,320 --> 00:35:32,340
So, I personally brought some gifts for you.
562
00:35:32,340 --> 00:35:34,260
Your Highness really doesn't regard me as an outsider.
563
00:35:34,260 --> 00:35:37,000
You and Second Brother are fighting. We are definitely not outsiders.
564
00:35:37,000 --> 00:35:38,760
But I didn't know what you like.
565
00:35:38,760 --> 00:35:41,880
Gold, silver, jewelry, and precious herbs; I prepared some of everything.
566
00:35:41,880 --> 00:35:44,683
Thank you, Crown Prince. I like them all.
567
00:35:45,519 --> 00:35:47,273
You are frank.
568
00:36:04,159 --> 00:36:07,719
Crown Prince, I believe you're not here just to deliver gifts.
569
00:36:08,440 --> 00:36:10,700
- That was the main reason.
- Main reason?
570
00:36:10,700 --> 00:36:12,840
I also have a trivial matter.
571
00:36:12,840 --> 00:36:14,640
How trivial is it?
572
00:36:16,644 --> 00:36:19,100
It's just a few names.
573
00:36:21,119 --> 00:36:26,860
You are supervising the anonymous transcription, right?
574
00:36:26,860 --> 00:36:30,674
Pay attention to these names later.
[Song Changning, Wei Sinan, Sheng Huaiyuan]
575
00:36:32,120 --> 00:36:34,795
What do you want me to do, Your Highness?
576
00:36:34,795 --> 00:36:36,300
You don't need to do anything.
577
00:36:36,300 --> 00:36:39,782
Don't do anything during the transcription. That's all I need.
578
00:36:40,360 --> 00:36:43,263
If there's nothing else, I'm leaving.
579
00:36:43,263 --> 00:36:46,000
My servants were supposed to deliver the gifts.
580
00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:48,300
I later thought that we were not outsiders.
581
00:36:48,300 --> 00:36:52,939
I also wanted to see you. Thus, I personally came to show my sincerity.
582
00:36:52,939 --> 00:36:55,040
Your Highness is really sincere.
583
00:36:55,040 --> 00:36:56,920
There is a survivor in Shijia Town.
584
00:36:56,920 --> 00:36:59,176
You heard about that, too?
585
00:36:59,176 --> 00:37:01,540
It's related to Second Brother's smuggling.
586
00:37:01,540 --> 00:37:03,570
Naturally, I will pay attention to that.
587
00:37:03,579 --> 00:37:05,119
What happens next?
588
00:37:05,119 --> 00:37:07,280
He is a candidate. I haven't told him anything yet.
589
00:37:07,280 --> 00:37:10,500
I will wait until the exam is over.
590
00:37:12,920 --> 00:37:15,600
Do as you say. I'm leaving.
591
00:37:15,600 --> 00:37:18,360
No need to see me off. I can find my way out.
592
00:37:18,360 --> 00:37:21,100
I'll just walk in the opposite direction of the arrow.
593
00:37:35,380 --> 00:37:38,480
Sir, Prime Minister Lin sent someone to deliver a message.
594
00:37:38,480 --> 00:37:41,380
He requested that you visit him.
595
00:37:50,625 --> 00:37:52,199
[Yuan Hongdao, counselor of Prime Minister Lin]
596
00:37:52,199 --> 00:37:56,360
Sir, is this name all right?
597
00:37:56,360 --> 00:37:57,960
Yes.
598
00:38:16,119 --> 00:38:17,619
Uncle.
599
00:38:18,480 --> 00:38:20,079
Do away with formalities.
600
00:38:20,079 --> 00:38:23,120
Come, help to check.
601
00:38:24,719 --> 00:38:29,220
There are a few white hairs on my beard lately.
602
00:38:29,220 --> 00:38:31,120
There are some.
603
00:38:32,960 --> 00:38:35,460
Pull them out for me.
604
00:38:35,460 --> 00:38:37,159
You want me to do it?
605
00:38:37,159 --> 00:38:40,942
I can't do this myself. It hurts.
606
00:39:01,726 --> 00:39:03,946
Do it again.
607
00:39:03,946 --> 00:39:05,520
Quick.
608
00:39:15,920 --> 00:39:17,571
One more time.
609
00:39:17,571 --> 00:39:18,959
Pull it off.
610
00:39:19,959 --> 00:39:22,662
No, stop it. Stop.
611
00:39:23,340 --> 00:39:27,159
Uncle, I don't think it's that painful.
612
00:39:27,159 --> 00:39:30,239
I can't bear the pain. I'm scared.
613
00:39:30,239 --> 00:39:32,220
If so, why don't you trim them instead?
614
00:39:32,220 --> 00:39:34,320
If I trim them, they will still grow.
615
00:39:34,320 --> 00:39:36,800
It doesn't solve the problem.
616
00:39:40,250 --> 00:39:42,940
Let's stop here for today.
617
00:39:42,940 --> 00:39:45,900
Prime Minister, his background is clean.
618
00:39:45,900 --> 00:39:48,200
All right.
[Huan Xianzhong of Heinan Circuit in Xuzhou]
619
00:39:52,480 --> 00:39:54,080
Fan Xian.
620
00:39:55,090 --> 00:39:56,660
Look.
621
00:39:56,660 --> 00:40:00,519
My beard is neat. Right?
622
00:40:00,519 --> 00:40:02,419
It's refined.
623
00:40:02,419 --> 00:40:04,919
Good.
624
00:40:04,919 --> 00:40:07,619
Being an official is just like being a person.
625
00:40:07,619 --> 00:40:10,300
Be mindful of small details.
626
00:40:10,300 --> 00:40:14,779
Most importantly, don't reveal any flaws.
627
00:40:19,150 --> 00:40:21,460
Uncle, what is this for?
628
00:40:22,719 --> 00:40:25,879
Dabao loves to eat hawthorns.
629
00:40:25,879 --> 00:40:28,370
I'm picking good ones for him.
630
00:40:30,320 --> 00:40:33,200
He always eats with haste.
631
00:40:33,200 --> 00:40:36,180
I'm afraid he might choke on the seeds.
632
00:40:36,180 --> 00:40:39,510
Young Official Fan, when the servants do this,
633
00:40:39,510 --> 00:40:43,020
the Prime Minister doesn't trust them.
634
00:40:47,159 --> 00:40:49,451
Did the Crown Prince look for you?
635
00:40:50,320 --> 00:40:52,119
Word spreads fast.
636
00:40:52,119 --> 00:40:53,840
Did he give you a name list?
637
00:40:53,840 --> 00:40:55,740
Yes.
638
00:40:55,740 --> 00:40:59,220
He told me not to do anything during the anonymous transcription.
639
00:40:59,220 --> 00:41:01,740
You definitely don't need to do anything.
640
00:41:01,740 --> 00:41:03,979
Someone else will take action.
641
00:41:03,979 --> 00:41:06,803
- You only need to turn a blind eye.
- To what?
642
00:41:06,803 --> 00:41:08,720
What else could it be?
643
00:41:08,720 --> 00:41:12,372
Let them add the selected candidates to the honor roll.
644
00:41:12,372 --> 00:41:16,317
[Spring Metropolitan Exam. Yun Heshun of Heinan Circuit in Laizhou, No.13, East]
645
00:41:19,600 --> 00:41:22,775
[No.13, East]
646
00:41:22,775 --> 00:41:24,675
[Examiner Sealer's seal]
647
00:41:45,719 --> 00:41:48,400
Pick the selected candidates during the anonymous transcription?
648
00:41:48,400 --> 00:41:52,460
These selected candidates will definitely make to the honor roll.
649
00:41:56,239 --> 00:41:59,283
What if their essays aren't well-written? Won't anyone be suspicious?
650
00:41:59,283 --> 00:42:01,400
There is always a solution.
651
00:42:01,400 --> 00:42:04,720
That's why your position is very crucial.
652
00:42:04,720 --> 00:42:09,810
Do you know how many name lists
653
00:42:09,810 --> 00:42:13,660
those officials and royal relatives will send to you?
654
00:42:13,660 --> 00:42:17,199
I do. They have been sending gifts for the past few days.
655
00:42:17,199 --> 00:42:21,239
They didn't leave their names but there is a note in every gift box.
656
00:42:21,239 --> 00:42:23,819
These people are not qualified.
657
00:42:27,020 --> 00:42:31,742
The important names are all here.
658
00:42:32,719 --> 00:42:34,320
Why do you have them?
659
00:42:34,320 --> 00:42:39,539
I intercepted the gifts and asked Mr. Yuan to filter out the names for you.
660
00:42:39,539 --> 00:42:42,160
The list is shorter now.
661
00:42:42,160 --> 00:42:44,860
Just remember these names.
662
00:42:48,616 --> 00:42:51,483
Isn't this the spring exam? Shouldn't it be based on their abilities?
663
00:42:51,483 --> 00:42:54,263
These aren't just names.
664
00:42:54,263 --> 00:42:57,067
This is the worldly-wise bureaucracy.
665
00:43:01,080 --> 00:43:11,050
Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com
666
00:43:13,040 --> 00:43:16,660
"Excuse Me" by Zhou Shen
667
00:43:16,660 --> 00:43:21,960
♫ The young man raises his face as he moves towards the moon ♫
668
00:43:24,360 --> 00:43:29,080
♫ They tease him for his arrogance. How can they be so different? ♫
669
00:43:31,980 --> 00:43:35,740
♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫
670
00:43:35,740 --> 00:43:39,560
♫ How can it remain unstained? ♫
671
00:43:39,560 --> 00:43:44,180
♫ As long as a silver tael has a price, who can be truly carefree? ♫
672
00:43:45,800 --> 00:43:48,600
♫ You are all correct ♫
673
00:43:48,600 --> 00:43:53,620
♫ He said to please make way. ♫
674
00:43:53,620 --> 00:43:55,980
♫ Let me get drunk ♫
675
00:43:55,980 --> 00:44:01,100
♫ and leisurely recite a few chapters of poems ♫
676
00:44:01,100 --> 00:44:05,340
♫ Let me wear a white robe and cross the alley of insanity ♫
677
00:44:05,340 --> 00:44:08,860
♫ to catch the moonlight in the muddy pond ♫
678
00:44:08,860 --> 00:44:11,000
♫ Sir, I hope you will forgive me ♫
679
00:44:11,000 --> 00:44:16,060
♫ Your words of advice, I understand but I don't want to pretend ♫
680
00:44:16,060 --> 00:44:20,390
♫ Everyone searches for prosperous towns while I search for the moon ♫
681
00:44:20,390 --> 00:44:22,940
♫ Why should we travel together? ♫
682
00:44:22,940 --> 00:44:24,760
♫ I apologize ♫
683
00:44:24,760 --> 00:44:26,740
♫ Excuse me ♫
684
00:44:26,740 --> 00:44:30,420
♫ You are you. I am me ♫
685
00:44:30,420 --> 00:44:32,360
♫ I apologize ♫
686
00:44:32,360 --> 00:44:34,120
♫ Excuse me ♫
687
00:44:34,120 --> 00:44:39,020
♫ You are you. I am me ♫
688
00:44:51,750 --> 00:44:55,250
♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫
689
00:44:55,250 --> 00:44:59,300
♫ Remarkably worldly-wise yet hopelessly romantic ♫
690
00:44:59,300 --> 00:45:02,390
♫ Know there's love in your heart ♫
691
00:45:02,390 --> 00:45:05,150
♫ Don't ever change ♫
692
00:45:06,760 --> 00:45:10,460
♫ They have seen light and darkness ♫
693
00:45:10,460 --> 00:45:14,310
♫ And yet retained their innocence ♫
694
00:45:14,310 --> 00:45:17,300
♫ Cloaked in moonlight ♫
695
00:45:17,300 --> 00:45:20,080
♫ They travelled through the night ♫
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