Original subtitles

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

"One's Remaining Years" by Li Jian

♫ As flowers will bloom and wither ♫

♫ May we pass by the magnificent scenery ♫

♫ Contemplating 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 ♫

♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫

♫ Turning back again, you and I ♫

♫ Let's seize the current moment ♫

♫ The weather is warm and nice 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 6]

Anything you say, Official Xin.

No, no! I didn't mean that.

- Official Xin. - Please don't.

- Official Xin. - I can't decide on this.

How could it be a coincidence?

It's said that he changed his schedule.

He changed his schedule, and it clashes with mine?

It's said that the princess' carriage represents the state's majestic presence.

But since you both will become family,

there's no need to bother about discussing this.

As to whether we should give in or not, Your Highness may make the call.

As a member of the Qi imperial family, everything I do represents the Qi Empire.

I may suffer, but I mustn't let my empire be disgraced.

I won't give in!

She won't?

I already did my best.

What should we do about First Prince, then?

Just let him wait, then.

But that's a prince!

That's the Princess Consort-to-be.

Official Xin, why don't you tell the Ministry of Rites to get ready?

Depart!

Greetings, Your Highness. I'm Fan Xian.

I've heard of your name before.

I'm flattered.

You dare to block the prince's path, huh?

You're pretty bold. But that was stupid of you.

Your Highness, I didn't want to do this either.

I had no choice.

Explain yourself.

I have a frail body.

During the journey south, I experienced some acclimatization issues.

Your Highness,

do you want me to wait outside instead of entering the city?

Your Highness, is that explanation good enough?

You're pretty bold indeed.

Your Highness, why should I panic when it's your affair?

What if I want you to make way for me?

If so, I can only die to compensate you, Your Highness.

I was the one who wanted to enter the city as soon as possible.

This has nothing to do with Official Fan.

[Li Chengru, First Prince] You're pretty bold, too.

Fan Xian, do you think I don't dare to kill you?

Of course not, Your Highness.

The horses are alarmed! Get out of the way!

Get out of the way!

The horses are alarmed! Get out of the way!

Gao Da! Protect Official Fan!

Excellent skills.

Your Highness, you flatter me.

Since the horses were alarmed, it's our duty to keep them in check.

The horses are dead!

Hurry! Hurry!

This... Old Gao, you...

No way. I didn't even unsheathe my sword.

How did the horses die?

How can you stop a warhorse's stampede without using some force?

You!

You've killed my warhorses after I returned from my expedition.

Official Fan, you're something else indeed.

I've led our troops for many years.

- I never expected the imperial court to receive us like this. - This is an accident.

But since you're Wan'er's future husband, I won't pursue it against you.

Give him to me.

I'll compensate you with new horses.

Old Gao!

Fan Xian!

You'd better think carefully.

- Official Fan, this isn't worth it. - Shut up!

I'll bear the responsibility for his mistake.

It was my order. Stop causing trouble for Official Fan.

The Crown Prince has arrived!

[The Capital]

Greetings, Your Highness.

- Fan Xian greets you, Your Highness. - Brother, spare the formalities.

Eldest Brother!

Greetings, Crown Prince.

You're my eldest brother. How could you bow to me?

You've been on an expedition all these years. You've become thinner.

That doesn't matter. I feel better when I'm outside.

I wouldn't have even returned if it weren't for the imperial edict.

You had to come back.

Do you know how much I missed you?

Brother,

give me a hug.

We're right at our doorstep. Why aren't you coming inside?

It's not that I don't want to go inside. It's just that someone is blocking my path.

Who dares to block your path?

Why is it you again?

Don't you know that obstructing my eldest brother is a heinous crime?

Your Highness, I'm not that bold.

But you see, the Eldest Princess of Northern Qi is part of our convoy too.

She said she was facing some acclimatization issues. She wanted to enter the city earlier to rest.

Am I right, Your Highness?

That is indeed my will.

Your Highness, please be patient. Just stay seated.

Since your warhorse died, I'll compensate you with one.

- It's not cheap. - I...

As a member of the Qi imperial family, I should have a sense of responsibility.

You're wealthier than me. I can't afford it myself.

It is my Imperial Mother's money.

You may tell me how much it costs later.

Okay. I'll seek you out in private later.

Eldest Brother, Her Highness is your future consort

and my future sister-in-law.

But Fan Xian is stuck in the middle here.

It's hard for him to act.

But of course, if you wish to vent your frustrations,

as your brother, I'll surely teach him a lesson.

Your Highness, since you already said so, why would I hold it against him?

That's right. Don't stoop to his level.

Eldest Brother, it's been so long since you came back.

This should be your first time meeting him.

Eldest Brother, let me introduce him officially.

This is the young talent of the Qing Empire, Fan Xian.

Greetings, Your Highness.

I know him. He's Wan'er's husband.

That's right.

Now, he's helping Chief Chen out.

Inspector of the Inspection and Control Bureau. Right?

That's a high position.

Eldest Brother, Wan'er is just like our sister. Right?

On account of Wan'er,

you should let your future brother-in-law off.

Your Highness, did you actually think that I was angry because he blocked my path?

If not, Eldest Brother, what are you angry about?

Marriage is a serious matter.

But now, Imperial Father said whoever marries Wan'er

can take over the Imperial Treasury.

He appeared after that.

I don't know if he intends to marry Wan'er for her sake

or for the countless wealth that he'll inherit.

- Naturally, it's because of her. - Everyone will say the same thing.

His Majesty insists on this. I don't want the Imperial Treasury either.

However, I can't go against the imperial edict.

Imperial Father's edict was not well thought out indeed.

Although you two had never met before,

according to my understanding of your characters,

I'm sure you two can become great friends.

It's getting late.

Second Brother and Third Brother are waiting for you, Eldest Brother.

Why don't we chat inside?

If so, Your Highness, how should we decide the order of entrance, then?

You came at a great timing.

Indeed. Your Highness, you should make the call here.

Second Brother, won't there be a conflict between Eldest Brother and the convoy?

Shouldn't we go and mediate the argument?

We're here to receive him. We're not mediators.

If so, why did the Crown Prince go there?

The Crown Prince is different from us.

Who would he help, then?

Him?

He'll help both, yet not help them at the same time.

It must be tough on him, then.

It's tough enough to survive.

They're here!

Why did they enter the city at the same time?

He did a great job as a mediator.

[Capital]

Eldest Brother.

It's been so long. You've grown taller.

Eldest Brother, I want to be as tall as you in the future.

I want to go on expeditions, too.

I'm glad to hear that.

Long time no see. You've lost some weight.

That's what I said when I saw him.

Let me take a good look at you.

Your body is much sturdier now.

I should've prepared some gifts for you

had I known that you were coming back together with Eldest Brother.

Your Highness, you're too courteous.

I've already accepted your gift on my way back.

Really? I actually forgot about it.

Smile!

But don't worry. There are better gifts awaiting you.

If so, I'll look forward to them.

Second Brother is considerate indeed.

Your Highness, your merit knows no bounds.

You managed to turn the tide.

Is Second Brother mocking me?

I was praising you.

Second Brother, you flatter me.

You are?

It's you?

Who are you?

So, this must be Third Prince.

I'm not dreaming, aren't I? Is he real?

Why are you hiding?

He knocked me out before.

- Are you sure? - Yes. I thought it was a dream.

So, it was true.

How dare you assault a prince?

Your Highness, may I know where I knocked you out, then?

It's in Moon...

What?

Please go ahead. No one dares to obstruct you here.

Just say it out. I'm here for you.

Moon...

I'm sorry. I remembered wrongly.

You remembered wrongly?

It was a nightmare.

If so, that means we've never met before. Right?

That's right. This is our first encounter.

Your Highness, you scared me.

Are you sure about that?

Yes. I always stay inside the palace.

I couldn't have had a chance to meet Official Fan.

Aren't you two going to ask him about it?

Didn't he say it already? He said he saw him in his dream.

All right.

I shall take my leave first.

Why the rush?

It's been so long since we met. Aren't you going to chat with us?

I'm anxious to return home.

It's been so long since I came back. I do miss both my home and Wan'er.

It's been tough on you, huh?

His Majesty has an oral edict.

Fan Xian and the princes are to see him in the palace.

Fan Xian?

He's in such a hurry to see you?

Maybe because I deceived the ruler just now.

Eldest Brother, you can take your time to get used to him.

This is Young Official Fan for you.

Eldest Brother.

- Your Highness. - Your Highness.

I already told you this before. We're a family. Spare the formalities.

Hello, Second Brother.

What was his name again? Fan Xian?

Wasn't he together with you just now?

His Majesty summoned him.

The banquet will start soon. Father wishes to see him alone?

I'm afraid he'll be severely punished.

But why?

Fan Xian faked his death on his way back from his diplomatic trip.

It's a huge deal. It has to be concluded somehow.

I heard that he had no choice but to fake his death due to Sigu Jian's threat.

Although that's the case, he still deceived the ruler.

These are two different matters.

Second Brother, you are taking this too seriously.

His opponent was a grandmaster, after all. I suppose he can be excused.

Your Highness, are you saying that everyone

can deceive the ruler as long as they have a valid reason?

I didn't mean that.

I was just saying. Don't be scared.

Do not discuss state affairs in private.

His Majesty has arrived!

- Greetings, Imperial Father. - Greetings, Your Majesty.

Have a seat.

Li Chengru, you look pretty energetic.

It's been many years. Imperial Father, how's your health?

I won't die yet.

Have a seat.

Your Majesty, thank you for the punishment.

Have a seat.

Your Majesty, thank you for granting me a seat.

Be careful.

Today, we shall have a meal together.

We can also hear about the bizarre incidents

Fan Xian encountered during his trip to Northern Qi.

- Fan Xian. - Yes, Your Majesty.

For my trip to Northern Qi, I managed to bring Yan Bingyun back to the capital successfully.

As for Northern Qi, Shen Zhong died by Shang Shanhu's spear.

The political situation is somewhat unstable.

I'm only concerned about the temple.

Before Xiao En died, he revealed

that the temple did exist.

It's in the far Northern lands, amid the snowfields.

Does the temple truly exist?

Xiao En said it did.

However, we'll only see whether it exists or not

when we see it for ourselves.

The far Northern lands? We have to pass through Northern Qi.

It's inconvenient.

It'll be convenient when Northern Qi doesn't exist.

Your Majesty has the world in your palm. Northern Qi will be ours in the future.

Fan Xian, what else is there?

Your Majesty,

there's actually one more thing.

Speak.

Before Shen Zhong died, he told me that Northern Qi's Embroidered Uniform Guards

had been engaged in smuggling deals with the Qing Empire all along.

And the perpetrators here are Princess Royal and Second Prince.

The family banquet in His Majesty's study room has started.

Did Fan Xian not leave?

Your Majesty, Official Fan remained at the banquet.

The fire was extinguished! Your Majesty, please spare us!

A subject was offered a place at the family banquet while I, the empress, have none? [Empress of Qing Empire]

Family banquet, huh?

What did they chat about?

Your Majesty, Fan Xian talked about Second Prince and Princess Royal.

He said they colluded with Northern Qi for their illegal dealings.

Did he say that in public?

Yes. All of the princes were there.

How did His Majesty react, then?

Your Majesty, please be appeased.

According to my understanding, Second Brother would never do such a thing.

I'm sure...

I'm sure there's a misunderstanding!

Your Majesty.

I will acknowledge my crime.

Aunt and I have never done anything to let the Qing Empire down.

But an individual like Young Official Fan would never say such a thing

if he didn't have any concrete evidence.

Maybe I did something wrong.

That's why Young Official Fan has a misunderstanding about me.

Young Official Fan? Young Official Fan?

Fan Xian,

you accused Princess Royal and Second Prince in public.

Do you have any witnesses or evidence?

Shen Zhong is my witness.

Where is he, then?

Although he's dead, deeds that have been done can be traced back in one way or another.

The witness is dead, and you don't have any evidence.

How dare you accuse Second Prince?

Who do you think you are?

I'm an inspector of the Inspection and Control Bureau.

I possess the sword of justice, and my duty is to rid the world of evil.

Come again?

I'm an inspector of the Inspection and Control Bureau.

I possess the sword of justice, and my duty is to rid the world of evil.

[Inspector]

Imperial Father, Fan Xian is infuriating indeed.

He even obstructed my horse outside of the city gate.

So, he acts in the same way even when he sees you.

Seems like he was born with this temper. Please be appeased.

That's right, Your Majesty. Please be appeased.

Your Majesty, please be appeased.

Imperial Father, please be appeased.

Do you all have anything else to tell me?

Your Majesty, actually, I have a joyous event

that I wish for you to consider.

- Joyous event? - That's right.

What is it?

Although Fan Xian did commit mistakes, he did a great job as our diplomat to Northern Qi.

In addition, he's exceptionally gifted.

From that, we can see that the Fan Family is well-educated.

Their daughter, Fan Ruoruo, is known in the capital for her talents.

And she's elegant and virtuous as well.

Li Hongcheng, the son of the Prince of Jing, is an honest person. And he's not married yet.

In addition, he has admired the daughter of the Fan Family for a long time.

Since Fan Xian is already engaged to Wan'er,

why don't we hold another joyous event and foster a stronger bond?

We can also form another couple with this.

Ruoruo isn't in a rush to get married.

You're good at using unexpected tactics, aren't you?

- I'll permit the marriage. - Your Majesty!

Besides, Fan Xian has rendered huge merit for his trip to Northern Qi.

I shall grant him the title of first-class baron as well.

Since you like joyous events so much, I'll grant you a marriage too.

Ye Zhong's daughter, Ye Ling'er, is a great partner for you.

I shall grant her to you.

But I do not know Ye Ling'er well.

Enough. You guys can continue.

I...

Yes, Imperial Father. Yes, Imperial Father!

Your Majesty, for the sake of our people and the law of the Qing Empire,

please investigate Princess Royal, Li Yunrui, and Second Prince, Li Chengze!

You don't have any concrete evidence! These are just your accusations!

There's no evidence without an investigation!

I should've punished you more harshly.

This case has caused countless deaths! Their sins are unpardonable!

Your Majesty, please investigate them!

Eat up.

Congratulations.

Wasn't he punished? How did he recover from that?

It was just an act. They did it in front of us.

But why?

They're giving an out for his crime of deceiving the ruler.

But His Majesty...

favors Fan Xian too much.

Don't give up yet.

After all, Second Brother and Aunt are close relatives.

Actually, I'm already used to it.

All these years,

His Majesty has always favored him more than me.

He made Yuan Meng take charge of Moon Embracing House

just for that moment.

The marriage...

was a low blow indeed.

Your brother is the owner of Moon Embracing House.

And now, Yuan Meng, the person in charge, has become your brother-in-law's mistress.

He did so to ruin the reputation of the Fan Family.

He's trying to drag me into this mess by force.

Don't submit to fate yet.

His Majesty was right about something.

I need to have concrete evidence.

Your Highness, how's your investigation on Shijia Town?

Did you receive any news?

All smuggled goods must be stockpiled and then transported from there.

As long as we can find proof of collusion

between Second Prince and Shijia Town, this case will be 80 percent confirmed.

What's wrong?

Shijia Town,

it's gone.

What do you mean "gone"?

[Shijia Town]

Don't tell me no one survived?

When I went there,

the town had already been reduced to ashes.

No one survived.

Second Brother was ruthless.

Now that the village has been burned down, the leads on his crime have been cut off.

The thing is, so many innocent people had to die!

The town is gone.

We need to demand an explanation.

It was a fire accident.

That's it?

He's truly abusing his power here.

Calm down.

Now that we have no concrete evidence and His Majesty is siding with Second Brother,

what you can do now is to readjust your mental state

and try to please His Majesty as much as you can.

As for the rest, we can act when the opportunity arises.

And...

regarding your position as the inspector, we have to get it back somehow.

This position is vital to our plan.

Your Highness, Her Majesty requests your presence.

Don't give up.

With our combined effort, we'll make progress slowly.

Imperial Mother, I've arrived.

Come inside.

Greetings,

Imperial Mother.

Spare the formalities. There are no outsiders here.

I have to observe these rites all day long.

Even my body is stiff now.

Imperial Mother, Second Brother walks barefoot every day.

Is it comfortable?

It does feel great.

Imperial Mother, are you still afraid of the dark?

I've always been this way.

Why don't we get you another imperial physician?

It's pointless.

In this world,

ailments of the heart are hard to cure.

Even so, you can't just drink every day.

What?

Are you here to lecture me?

I dare not do so.

What I meant was,

this place is too bright. It hurts my eyes.

You're the crown prince.

You have to behave properly.

After all, many people have their eyes on you.

Imperial Mother, I only dare to behave as such in front of you.

Even when I'm in the Eastern Palace,

I dare not act recklessly.

Really?

That's what I do every day.

As if I were treading on thin ice.

Did you draw all of these?

Imperial Mother, why do you have them?

- Did you or not? - I was just bored.

I was just drawing them for fun.

Is it fun to draw faceless portraits?

Do you want me to ask you who you were drawing?

You're the crown prince!

I know my fault now.

Imperial Mother, I'll remember your words.

I won't draw them again.

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 can they be so 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 truly carefree? ♫

♫ You are all correct ♫

♫ He said to please make way. ♫

♫ Let me get drunk ♫

♫ and leisurely recite 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, I understand but I don't want to pretend ♫

♫ Everyone searches for 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 ♫