Original subtitles

Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com

"One's Remaining Years" by Li Jian

♫ As flowers bloom and wither ♫

♫ May we pass by the magnificent scenery ♫

♫ Contemplate the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫

♫ Could it be both of us are filled with desolation? ♫

♫ As flowers bloom and wither ♫

♫ May we lead such a life ♫

♫ Contemplate the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫

♫ Turning back again, you and I ♫

♫ Let's seize the current moment. The weather is nice and warm today ♫

♫ Let's go together ♫

♫ Even if the snowstorm is ahead of us ♫

♫ And dyes our hair white ♫

[Joy of Life Season 2]

[Adapted from Mao Ni's Joy of Life on Yuewen Group's Qidian platform]

[Episode 23]

Put the small items inside. Put them inside.

Go now to my father's place and bring Dabao here.

We should leave some space for Dabao.

No!

You can't touch that.

Dabao is inside.

Dabao, don't be afraid. He's not a bad guy.

I know that.

How many delicacies has Dabao consumed?

Its stomach is bloated. It's going to explode.

- It may have eaten... - Old Wang.

Sir, let me do it.

No. You can't touch that too.

Do you know what's inside?

Listen, these are hawthorns from my father.

They're delicious.

Your father gave you these to help with your digestion, right?

What's wrong with you? I already told you

not to touch it. Give it to me.

Dabao, don't be afraid.

It's fine. He's not a bad guy.

Dabao has eaten to its fill.

Father gave these to me. These are hawthorns from my father.

Yes, they're for helping with your digestion.

That's right.

I already told you not to touch it.

This is Dabao's Dabao.

Okay. Got it.

Put it down for me.

Where should I...

Young Master, don't tire yourself.

Don't be scared. Dabao, don't be scared.

Except for Father! Except for Father!

Except for Father!

Dabao!

Except for Father!

[Fan's Residence]

Shi Chanli.

Shi Chanli?

Shi Chanli?

Shi Chanli.

Sir, according to the disaster report,

it was an accidental fire caused by the dry weather.

But this is not right.

There must be a source for a fire caused by a natural disaster.

Even if the wind was strong and the fire spread quickly,

it's also impossible for a town to be burned down in an instant.

Even if the town was burned down,

not everyone will die.

I know this logic.

Doesn't the person who wrote this report knows about this too?

The people in the town, a fire like this,

and it became like this?

When my men rushed there,

the town was already burned to the ground.

No one survived.

Second Brother is too ruthless.

The town was burned to the ground.

The leads for the smuggling are cut off.

The thing is, it's a pity that many lives were lost.

The town is gone.

There is always an explanation.

An accidental fire?

Is that all?

Sir, may I be bold to ask?

The person who set the town on fire,

is he a powerful person?

We still don't know who set the fire

but your conclusion is correct.

It's some who's high-ranking and powerful.

If so...

If so, can we still investigate the case?

Did you know

there was a murder case delivered to me today?

But when it just arrived, the case was gone.

- What do you mean by that? - The case was withdrawn.

Shi Chanli, currently,

if no victims are willing to pursue the culprit, it's hard to have a case.

Sir, I want to find the culprit.

Will you withdraw?

Sir, my entire family is gone!

Why would I withdraw?

All right.

I'll accept your case. I'll also take you under my wing.

From now on, you're my retainer.

I can't guarantee you'll have a quick result for this case

but I promise you this. I'll keep investigating this case.

Sir, I'm willing to serve you with my life!

[Imperial Censorate]

Seniors, I'm He Zongwei.

Thanks to His Majesty's grace,

I'm also one of the censors starting from today.

Seniors, please guide me in the future.

Here's a gift for our first meeting.

Here's a gift for our first meeting. It's nothing valuable.

Please accept it.

Please guide me in the future.

Please guide me in the future.

Senior, please guide me in the future.

Are you giving us gifts?

No.

I'm aware that Imperial Censors

are responsible for cleaning the governance and impeaching the officials.

Giving gifts and bribes are taboos. We must never do this.

However, seniors, don't worry.

These are just snacks that I bought on my way here.

They are also the cheapest snacks.

They're just tokens of my appreciation.

Senior, please distribute this to everyone.

Senior,

is this the seat of the late Mr. Lai Mingcheng?

Senior, do you have a fire? Please light it for me.

What are you trying to do?

To be honest,

Senior Lai Mingcheng was my guiding light.

Although we've never met,

in my heart, he was a mentor and a friend.

When Senior Lai passed away,

I was extremely sad.

Seeing where he was seated,

I must pay my respects.

What are you doing? You can't pray here.

Don't do this. Get up now.

Imperial Censor He, get up now.

That's right. I was too excited.

By the way, I was a commoner for quite a while.

I only know Imperial Censor Lai was killed. I'm unaware of the cause.

Did a villain frame him?

So, you didn't know?

Imperial Censor Lai was killed because of the impeachment of Fan Xian.

He supervised Imperial Censor Lai's punishment as well.

It was actually him?

I even visited that villain.

You didn't know about this. It's not your fault.

In the future, just stay away from him.

This won't do.

How can I yield when facing such a villain?

I'm going to Fan's Residence now to reason this out with him!

[Fan's Residence]

Brother, do you have a knife?

No.

Can you lend me one?

I'm new here and not familiar with this place.

Lend this to me.

Thanks.

What did you tell him?

Young Official Fan, I request that you punish me.

Young Official Fan, please punish me.

He Zongwei, you're now an Imperial Censor.

How can an official like you kneel without any reason?

Sir, please spare me.

When did I say I want take your life?

Sir, I delivered a spring exam's murder case to your residence.

I offended you.

Sir, you know me very well.

I know you very well.

Sir, when it comes to literary works, your talent knows no bounds.

When it comes to officialdom, you hold several posts and are very powerful.

When it comes to feelings,

you're my godfather.

Don't. I don't have a cheap son like you.

He Zongwei, I know you're just a tool. I don't plan to take revenge on you.

Get up and scram.

Sir,

please beat me up to vent your frustrations.

What about letting your subordinate do it on your behalf?

You're here for a beating?

Sir, after the demise of Imperial Censor Lai,

the Imperial Censorate sees you as their common enemy and a menace.

If you beat me up,

my job will be easier as an Imperial Censor in the future.

You're here just to put on a show and gain fame, right?

Sir, the beating will be worth it.

I'm now with the Imperial Censorate.

I can secretly notify you if anything happens in the future.

Sir, I'm powerless and with no one to rely on.

I'm just struggling to survive.

Sir, sorry for the embarrassment.

See the guest off.

See him off.

Sir, please beat me up.

If not, at least hit me just once.

Please.

All right.

Sir, you're kind.

Brother, what's your name?

I don't practice violence.

Are you Young Official Fan's retainer?

I failed the exam.

That's good as well.

If you don't strive hard in the officialdom, you won't have a future.

You're still young.

Seems like He Zongwei is trying to build a connection

but he overstepped his boundaries.

- When did you arrive? - Much earlier.

Seeing how busy you were, I dared not interrupt you.

Do you need anything?

[Inspection and Control Bureau. Black Knights' Deployment Records]

- Has Mr. Wu Zhu been here lately? - No.

I heard you're the personal disciple of Mr. Wu Zhu.

If Mr. Wuzhu isn't around,

it will be the same as sparring with you.

Just ignore him. He's a martial arts fanatic.

He has always wanted to spar with Wu Zhu.

Let's talk business first.

You should know about the Fifth Division of Inspection and Control Bureau.

I do. They're in charge of the Black Knights.

That's right.

The Black Knights have always been stationed outside the capital.

However, the military supplies have always been allocated by the capital.

Hence, it's inevitable that the First Division will coordinate this task.

This is the record of the allocated supplies for the past years

and the deployments of Black Knights.

Read it thoroughly.

In the future, you will handle this.

You could've sent your subordinate about this trivial matter.

Why did you come here personally?

The Black Knights is not under the control of Inspection and Control Bureau.

Only one person in the entire Qing Empire can deploy the Black Knights,

other than me.

His Majesty?

That's right.

By the way, I heard that Prime Minister Lin wants to retire and return to his hometown.

Yes. It'll happen in the next few days.

That was quick.

Everyone is getting old now.

However, Prime Minister Lin isn't the only official

who's retiring and going back to his hometown.

Read this thoroughly. Focus on this task.

I'm leaving.

- You're leaving just like this? - I'm busy.

What does this mean?

Is this a riddle?

[Inspection and Control Bureau. Black Knights' Deployment Records]

Sir, it's late. Have some supper.

What do you think this is? A test?

Transportation of supplies for the Black Knights is the duty of the First Division.

Are you overthinking it?

Unlikely.

There's definitely a hidden meaning in here.

I just can't figure it out.

If he had anything to say, why can't he be direct?

Could it be something that he can't say directly?

Uncle.

Uncle.

Didn't we agree that you won't see me off?

I need to hitch a ride.

Where are you going?

Just right ahead.

What are you up to again?

Uncle, don't you think your departure from the capital is too quiet?

When you hold a farewell, people will cry.

We will drink farewell wines

and recite poems too.

It's exhausting.

I'm old now. It's good to have some peace and quiet.

Uncle, don't worry. I don't do these things.

Regarding Dabao...

He loves the food in my residence and gained some weight too.

Glad to hear that.

I'm glad to hear that.

I didn't tell him you were leaving as instructed by you.

That's more like it.

Let him be happy.

Farewell isn't the happiest event.

But I think you would like

to see your family one last time before leaving the capital.

Please stop the carriage.

Brother.

Wan'er! Wan'er, what's wrong?

Wan'er! Wan'er!

Wan'er, what's wrong?

Let's bow in that direction.

Why?

I suddenly feel like doing it. Brother, bow with me.

I'll listen to you.

I only told Dabao that we are out for a stroll.

I didn't tell him about your departure.

All right.

It's just that,

it must have been tough for you.

Uncle, I'm getting off the carriage now.

I wish you and Wan'er

a happy life forever.

I also wish you a safe journey.

Little Xian Xian! Little Xian Xian!

Little Xian Xian!

Little Xian Xian! Little Xian Xian!

Little Xian Xian let's go!

Wan'er!

It's good enough that he can retire and return to his hometown.

What do you mean by good enough?

It's good enough for a family to stay together.

We're a family and should stay together. No one should leave.

Here, I'll give you both some hawthorns.

Here, Little Xian Xian.

Wan'er, here you go.

Thank you, Brother.

- What's wrong? - What's wrong?

This hawthorn is so sour.

It will be good if Father is here.

But it's fine. Father is very busy.

We should play on our own, okay?

Little Xian Xian, let's go. I'll take you to catch some butterflies.

Let's go.

- Brother. - Play with me!

Be careful!

I want it to join me in catching butterflies.

It doesn't want to join me.

If you don't want to join me, I'll play with someone else.

[Inspection and Control Bureau. Black Knights' Deployment Records]

[Jun 17, Northern Qi. Transported military grains and medicines. Sep 10. Black Knights ordered to leave the capital to transport oils and weapons to Qi's border]

What's wrong?

I still haven't solved Chief Chen's riddle.

Master, why don't you take a look?

Deployment of Black Knights? That's confidential.

I won't take a look.

Why did he give it to you?

The First Division needs to coordinate the supplies for Black Knights.

What did you just say?

Deployment of Black Knights? That's confidential.

The Black Knights have always been stationed outside the capital.

This is the record of the allocated supplies for the past years

and the deployments of Black Knights.

Read it thoroughly.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Continue to have fun. I'm reminded of something.

Wang Qinian.

Sir, are we heading back now?

How many men did you bring today?

Only a few from the First Division. They're guarding this place.

- It's useless. - What's wrong?

Chief Chen wants us to assist with transportation of supplies and deployments for Black Knights.

That's right.

If so, it's sufficient to record the incoming and outgoing transportation of supplies.

Why does it also contain the deployment details of Black Knights?

Does he want you to gradually take over the Black Knights?

- Do you have a horse? - It's over there.

That was quick.

Everyone is getting old now.

However, Prime Minister Lin isn't the only official

who's retiring and going back to his hometown..

Which other important officials recently retired and left the capital for their hometown?

Recently retired and left the capital?

Mei Zhili, the Prefecture Capital Magistrate. You met him.

- What happened to him? - I heard he was killed by bandits.

Do you remember the date?

I do.

Check that date for deployment.

It's on the 13th June.

[June 13. Twenty Black Knights ordered to leave the capital for the outskirt.]

The Black Knights were indeed deployed on that day. It can't be.

There was one important sentence.

The Black Knights is not under the control of Inspection and Control Bureau.

Only one person in the entire Qing Empire can deploy the Black Knights,

other than me.

Could it be...

His riddle is straight to the point indeed.

Let's go. We need to catch up with Uncle.

If we really encounter the Black Knights, we can't stop them!

It's an emergency. Where can I find reinforcements?!

Let's give it a try!

Your Highness?

Isn't this Fan Xian? What a coincidence.

What are you doing here?

Wasn't I appointed as the deputy commander of the palace guards?

See how lax they were, I brought them out for training.

- Your training's here? - Chief Chen arranged for it.

We're talking about the Imperial Guards. It's not easy to find a free day.

He's something else.

What's wrong?

Your Highness, dare to make a deal that will cause you to be beheaded?

It sounds exciting if you say that.

We might have to go against the Black Knights.

I know nothing. You abducted me.

Time's running out. It's too late to explain.

Follow me.

[Inspector]

Hello, everyone. It must've been tough.

Let me introduce them. They are the Imperial Guards.

And this is the First Prince.

He leads troops at the border all year long.

He's a prince after all.

After all?

And also him, Wang Qinian.

Sir, it's useless to use me.

His lightness skill is excellent.

No one can catch up with him.

Everyone, please go easy on me later.

We have the Imperial Guards, a prince, and an expert in lightness skill.

It's hard to silence us.

Why don't we make a deal? Let's each take a step back and go home.

If anyone asks you later, just use what I said.

I'll bear all the responsibilities.

Do we have a deal here?

Are you Fan Xian?

That is me.

The Black Knights can't leave the camp unless they're ordered to do so.

Since I'm here, that means I'm under an order.

Inspector Fan should know that military orders must be obeyed.

This means it's non-negotiable?

Keep your weapons.

Your words are a bit disjointed here.

Didn't you say that each of us should go home?

Didn't you say military orders must be obeyed?

Black Knights are under the Fifth Division of Inspection and Control Bureau.

We are under their order for this.

Inspector Fan's rank is second to Chief Chen in the Inspection and Control Bureau.

Your command is higher than that of the Fifth Division.

Hence, going back to our homes is also a military order.

Thank you.

This is a military order.

Return to the camp!

[Commander Jing, Black Knights]

Do you need anything else?

[God of Poetry]

When I heard about your death,

I bought this overnight.

Well... thank you.

Luckily, it was a false rumor.

- Why don't I pay you back for the book? - No need for that.

Inspector, could you give me your autograph?

I didn't bring any brushes.

Do you have a brush?

Don't look at me.

- What are you doing? - Blood can be used as autograph.

Here's a brush.

We have a brush

but we don't have any ink.

We need water to grind ink.

I don't think tea will work.

At least it's better than blood.

You do have a point.

Sir, go ahead.

You are blocking the light.

"To" who?

I'm not telling you to throw up. ["To" and "throw up" are homonyms]

Writing your name on it, means it's a gift for you.

That's great.

- What's your surname? - Jing.

- Jing as in thorns? - That's right.

That's a great surname.

- Your last name? - None.

Jing None? That's a great name.

My last name isn't None. I don't have a last name.

[To Jing None]

What about your position?

Deputy Commander, subordinate of the Fifth Division.

All right.

[To Commander Jing]

Deputy... Deputy...

[To Commander Jing, Fan Xian]

The handwriting is not nice.

You're too modest.

No wonder Chief Chen said your handwriting

can shock deities and ghosts.

Thank you. Commander Jing, do you like poems?

I don't understand but I like them.

The literary circles of the Qing Empire has been declining for a long time.

Your sudden appearance is truly a blessing for our country.

Although I don't understand poems, I still admire you,

Inspector Fan,

I'm glad to see you alive.

I feel the same.

It's time for you to practice your handwriting.

Uncle, I'll escort you to your hometown.

- I was mistaken. - Mistaken about what?

Do you know the meaning of the appearance of the Black Nights?

His Majesty wants to kill you.

You're wrong.

His Majesty doesn't want to replace the prime minister.

He wants to abolish the post.

What's the difference?

Abolish the post?

He wants to abolish the post of the prime minister?

My judgement was wrong. Hence, I used the wrong countermeasure.

Wait here.

This is a record of all my proteges and old acquaintances.

Hand this over to His Majesty

and tell him that

I'll submit a memorial once I'm back in my hometown.

It will state the harms of this post.

As the head of all officials, the prime minister holds too much power.

If we encounter a ruthless minister, the country will be in danger.

I'll initiate the abolishment of the post of the prime minister.

It has nothing to do with His Majesty.

Okay. You can go back to the capital.

I still want to escort you for a while.

That'll be unnecessary.

I'll be fine once you deliver the name list and my message to His Majesty.

The Black Knights were here to kill you.

They weren't here to kill me.

They were here to serve as a reminder.

How can you so confident that they weren't here to kill you?

I won't die.

I'm fear these servants will have to die.

I'm not Mei Zhili.

If I die now,

they won't be able to record the history.

If His Majesty wanted to remind you, he could've told you directly.

Why did he need to resort to this?

Do I still need to explain?

It was a reminder and also, a threat.

What do you think of His Majesty's methods?

His Majesty's actions are unpredictable. His methods are ingenious.

Ingenious?

It's not that impressive.

If you command the Six Ministries and wield control over the army,

you can be as ingenious as him.

Don't talk loudly about this.

What's amazing about His Majesty

is that no one can predict what he'll do next.

During your dispute with Second Prince, His Majesty took advantage of the situation.

That's how there was a competition over the spring exam

which led to the fraud cases in the spring exam.

It subsequently led to my resignation.

His Majesty achieved his goal of abolishing the post of the prime minister.

His Majesty leveraged on his strengths to achieve his goals.

All his intentions were well hidden.

Fan Xian, you must remember this.

Never trust His Majesty completely.

Don't ever think you've seen through him

until the very last step.

By saying this, it seems like I want to compete with His Majesty.

This is not up to you.

Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com

Excuse Me by Zhou Shen

♫ The young man raises his face as he moves towards the moon ♫

♫ They tease him for his arrogance. How could they be should different? ♫

♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫

♫ How can it remain unstained? ♫

♫ As long as a silver tael has a price, who can still be fully carefree? ♫

♫ You are all correct ♫

♫ He said to please make way ♫

♫ Let me get drunk ♫

♫ and leisurely recites a few chapters of poems ♫

♫ Let me wear a white robe and cross the alley of insanity ♫

♫ to catch the moonlight in the muddy pond ♫

♫ Sir, I hope you will forgive me ♫

♫ Your words of advice, ♫

♫ but I don't want to pretend ♫

♫ Everyone searches for the prosperous towns while I search for the moon ♫

♫ Why should we travel together? ♫

♫ I apologize ♫

♫ Excuse me ♫

♫ You are you. I am me ♫

♫ I apologize ♫

♫ Excuse me ♫

♫ You are you. I am me ♫

♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫

♫ Remarkably worldly-wise yet hopelessly romantic ♫

♫ Know there's love in your heart ♫

♫ Don't ever change ♫

♫ They have seen light and darkness ♫

♫ And yet retained their innocence ♫

♫ Cloaked in moonlight ♫

♫ They travelled through the night ♫