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[The Rise of Ning]

[Episode 14]

Are you ready?

Young Master, not yet.

The people from the Imperial City Guard got here

before us and have surrounded

the area around Daci Temple.

They've also posted

wanted notices for Senior Daoyan.

We must find them before

the Imperial City Guard does.

Got it.

However, Young Master,

given the situation today,

even if we find Senior Daoyan,

it will be very difficult to bring him back to Liuhe Tavern.

Go after them!

Search thoroughly!

Let's go.

Split up and search!

It seems that

I will die here today.

Come on!

I, Chen Daoyan, would rather die standing

than surrender and be captured!

Take him down!

You again?

I'll hold them off.

Take Senior back to the mansion.

Yes.

Let's go.

Get on the horses. Split up and chase.

Yes.

Why are you here drinking?

I heard you had an argument with Second Aunt.

You really don't want to take the exam, do you?

Everyone should strive to climb to

the peak on their own path.

But I'm not on any path,

so how can I climb to the peak?

However,

even a goose

must want to be a swan, right?

What's there to envy about swans?

My mother always wants me

to be as gentle and graceful as Big Sister.

But I just can't manage to do that.

If you really don't want to take the exam,

why not talk to Second Aunt?

My sister has it tough.

She married into the Luo family as the second wife

because my father thought that

your Luo family, being a scholarly family,

could pave the way for my future

and the Lin family's future.

I was sent here,

so she has to take on that responsibility.

If I just give up,

my sister will definitely be blamed.

Why is everyone like this?

I used to think

that my mother wanted me to lose weight

for my own good.

Later, I realized

she just wanted me to become better

so I could marry into a better family

and be able to help my brother.

I always

felt like a gift,

carefully wrapped to be sent out

and then exchanged for something in return.

Well...

This gift is quite heavy.

What do you mean?

This world

is indeed unfair to women.

But have you ever thought about

what you will do

if you can't find a good family

to marry into in the future?

Are you just planning to eat and drink here

in this mansion?

I really haven't thought about that.

What about you?

What are you planning to do?

Cutting the water with a knife only makes it flow more.

Drinking to drown my sorrows only makes my sorrows deeper.

Of course, I'll take the imperial examination.

Although I'm sure I won't pass,

this way,

no one will blame my sister.

If anyone needs to be blamed,

it will be me for being incompetent.

Alright then.

I've made up my mind too.

Before I figure out

what I want to do,

I won't lose weight.

This way, I can cut off my mother's thought

of marrying me off.

At most, I'll just get scolded every day.

Great!

One day, we will make them

all understand what it means to

"laugh out loud as we walk out,

how could we be just ordinary people?"

Why don't you drink a little before the exam?

Maybe you'll pass.

Ten years of hard study and beating will make you

able to recite essays even if you can't write one.

Here.

You drink.

[Luo's Mansion]

Your Lordship,

we've searched the surrounding area thoroughly;

this is the only place left.

Luo's Mansion?

The group of men in black in Yuanjing Pavilion

has appeared again,

and they disappeared right near Luo's Mansion

with Chen Daoyan.

It's too coincidental.

Old Master Luo risked his life back then

to keep Sun Chengwu's testimony.

And it's highly likely that the Luo family

is sheltering remnants

of the Chen Jiuheng case.

So, let's take this opportunity

to investigate Luo Shenyuan.

That day at Yuanjing Pavilion,

a man in black was injured by my weapon.

If I can see his wound,

I'll definitely be able to identify

who he is.

Get in.

Open the door!

Open the door!

[Beautiful Spring Scenery]

Your Lordship, what brings you here

at this late hour?

The Imperial City Guard has been ordered

to capture a major criminal.

We saw him climb over the wall into your mansion.

Please instruct your family

to stay in their quarters

and not come out

to avoid accidental injury.

A major criminal?

I'm sorry, Registrar Luo.

Conduct a thorough search!

Yes.

My Lady, you should rest early.

Don't overwork yourself.

Otherwise, Mama Zheng will blame me

for not taking good care of you.

Qingqu,

help me send a letter

to Mama Zheng,

telling her

I've been suffering from a high fever that won't go down.

In short,

make sure she comes to Luo's Mansion.

My Lady, isn't

this lying?

If I don't uncover the truth

behind my mother's death,

I will never find peace.

I can only help you

this time.

Search!

Don't miss any spot.

What's going on?

My Lady!

What happened?

A lot of officers from the Imperial City Guard

suddenly came here.

They said a criminal escaped into the Luo's Mansion

and they need to search the entire mansion.

We've been ordered to stay in our quarters.

The Imperial City Guard?

I heard that

Marquis Lu personally led the people here.

Lu Jiaxue?

[Noble Virtues]

You don't have to do that.

I'll do it myself.

Your Lordship, may I ask

who this criminal is

that you need to capture personally?

It is a major criminal, of course.

Otherwise,

I wouldn't have come so late at night

to disturb the Luo family.

I hope you will understand me.

Your Lordship, you're too kind.

As the Registrar of the Court of Judicial Review,

I certainly understand this.

Seventh Miss,

The Imperial City Guard is carrying out official duties.

I hope you can understand.

Search.

-Yes! -Yes!

At this time three months from now,

let's meet on Meizhou Slope.

My grandfather

is the military commissioner of the National Defense Army,

Song Yingshan.

Do you think

he would really give up

such a powerful backer like me for you?

No one cares if a woman dies.

Any discoveries?

No.

No.

Seventh Miss,

we'll take our leave.

Xuezhi.

How is it going over at Jimo Pavilion?

I heard they have searched everywhere

and are heading to Jimo Pavilion right away.

It seems that

they're specifically targeting Third Brother

this time.

My Lady.

Xuezhi,

if you encounter something

that frightens you greatly

but you can't escape it,

what would you do?

Something frightens me?

When I was a child, I was afraid of chickens—

very afraid.

One day, my mother got so angry

that she just threw me

into the chicken coop.

I struggled in that coop

for half a day

and ended up thinking

I was somewhat ridiculous.

After that, I was no longer afraid of chickens.

You're right.

I can't let

my inner fears

disrupt my composure.

The past is long gone.

Whatever comes,

I must face it.

My Lady.

Your Lordship, aside from Jimo Pavilion,

we've searched everywhere else

in Luo's Mansion.

I've already had people

surround Jimo Pavilion.

Marquis Lu.

Marquis Lu, we found nothing.

Do you know

what the punishment is for sheltering a major criminal?

That would be the same as committing the crime.

Hand him over,

and I can spare you from punishment.

Who are you asking me to hand over?

Didn't you just search already?

The people from the Imperial City Guard

saw him climb into Luo's Mansion.

We've searched all the other quarters.

If he's not here,

where else could he be?

Who climbed in?

You'd better confess now.

I don't know.

There's no one else here.

Marquis Lu,

if one wants to frame someone, one will always find an excuse.

If he were in my mansion,

with your abilities,

wouldn't it be easy for you

to find him?

You've grown bold,

daring to talk back to me.

Guards. Take him away.

Yes!

You...

Move.

He obstructed the Imperial City Guard from investigating a case.

Thirty strikes.

-Yes! -Yes!

Stop!

Stop!

Greetings, Marquis Lu.

Seventh Miss,

we meet again.

Marquis Lu, capturing major criminals

is your duty.

Our Luo Family cooperating with the search

is our obligation.

But you are here hitting him

with no evidence.

Does the Imperial City Guard not need to act

according to the law when handling cases nowadays?

Do you know

that obstructing the Imperial City Guard from handling a case

can result in execution on the spot,

regardless of who it is?

However, with your sharp tongue,

it seems you've recovered.

Your voice

reminds me

of an old friend.

You're the stupid one.

♫I'd rather jump into a fire just to break through the night♫

I specifically

made one more

love knot here.

♫I would rather fall and reveal my destiny♫

Even people can be similar,

♫I would rather it be in vain and let me be your support♫

let alone voices.

♫How would I be afraid to end up as bubbles?♫

Really?

♫Love is drifting side by side; in the end, there will be a destination♫

Even people can be similar,

let alone voices.

I have no acquaintance with you;

how could we know each other?

You said my Third Brother

is harboring a criminal with no evidence.

And now you're saying that my voice

resembles an old friend of yours.

What?

Do you investigate cases

based on feelings?

How dare you!

My handling of cases

is not for you to question.

Continue.

Don't hit my Third Brother!

My Third Brother did nothing wrong!

♫Just to break through the night♫

Move!

Stop hitting him!

♫I would rather fall and reveal my destiny♫

Stop!

Pull her back.

♫I’d rather achieve nothing as long as it fulfills the vastness of love♫

Seventh Miss, you risked your life trying to save your brother.

♫How would I be afraid to end up as bubbles?♫

It's truly moving.

Release my Third Brother now!

He is completely innocent!

If you continue to obstruct us,

♫Love is drifting side by side, eternally binding you and me♫

it won't be as simple

as just thirty strikes.

Continue.

Stop!

Grandmother.

Old Madam.

Marquis Lu, did you break in in the middle of the night

to arrest everyone in Luo's Mansion?

Old Madam,

capturing wanted criminals

is my duty.

I understand.

So,

you have already searched the entire Luo's Mansion,

including Jimo Pavilion, right?

Did you find the wanted criminal?

Not yet.

Not yet?

Your Lordship,

you brought all these people

to search our Luo's Mansion,

but you actually didn't find the wanted criminal.

Instead, you hit one of our family members.

Very well.

Tomorrow,

I will wear this official robe and go to the palace

to demand an explanation.

Old Madam,

are you trying to

threaten me?

Our Luo family has served the government for three generations,

fulfilling our duties loyally

without ever being negligent.

Although we may not have made great contributions,

we have certainly put in our hard work.

Your unreasonable search

has already caused the Luo family to lose face.

Yet, you actually claimed that the Luo family

is harboring a major criminal.

Isn't this just framing us?

The Luo family cannot bear this accusation.

Since the Luo family has offended you,

fine.

If you must beat someone, beat me first.

-Mother! -Grandmother!

Old Madam!

Grandmother!

Old Madam, there's no need for this.

I'm doing this

for the safety

of Luo's Mansion.

Since the wanted criminal is not in Luo's Mansion,

I still need to take my people

to search elsewhere.

I take my leave.

Let's go.

Yining! Quickly!

Miss!

-Yining! -Seventh Miss!

Help her up!

Young Master, are you alright?

Take Yining back to her room.

Yes.

Be careful.

[Chengjing Hall]

Investigate

all that

Seventh Miss's past,

leaving no detail overlooked.

Qingqu,

how is Third Brother?

Don't worry, Miss.

His wounds have already been treated.

Old Madam and Second Master have called him over

to answer questions.

No. I must go and see him.

You can't, Miss.

Old Madam has instructed you

to rest in your room

and not go out.

Yes, Miss.

You should take care of yourself first.

Your rushing out today

really scared us.

Alright.

Qingqu,

keep an eye on him.

If anything happens to him,

come and get me right away.

Yes.

What exactly happened?

I don't know.

You don't know?

Why is Marquis Lu targeting you?

I rarely leave the mansion;

how could I provoke someone like him?

Perhaps

this is a warning?

What kind of warning?

When has our Luo family

ever provoked him?

I think you must have

offended Marquis Lu at some point,

almost bringing disaster to the Luo family.

Kneel!

Marquis Lu has a violent temperament

and is unpredictable in his moods.

From now on, everyone of the Luo family

must avoid and respect him,

and do not provoke him!

Otherwise, I will not let it go easily.

Old Madam, Qingqu is waiting outside.

Let her in.

Yes.

Qingqu.

Old Madam.

How are Yining's injuries?

Old Madam,

Seventh Miss is fine.

She has already had her wounds treated and is resting.

You don't need to worry.

It was your Miss

who asked you to come and see if everything is alright,

wasn't it?

I'm tired.

Mother.

Be careful.

Shao'an.

Young Master.

Go and keep an eye on the gate.

Are you alright?

I can't worry about that right now.

Just go.

Yes.

[The Memorial Tablet of My Late Master, Chen Jiuheng]

Senior Daoyan.

Yuan.

I was reckless today

and almost got you into trouble.

How are Junior Xia and the others?

They're fine.

Senior,

why did you suddenly take the risk to come back?

Didn't I write you...

I just don't want to hide anymore.

But it's too dangerous here.

You're at the top

of the wanted list.

So what?

It's better than living in darkness.

As long as you're alive, there's hope.

That's what Teacher said too.

Now Luo's Mansion

has already been targeted by Lu Jiaxue.

Senior Brother,

in the next few days,

I'll arrange for you to leave as soon as possible.

Young Master.

The Imperial City Guard

has placed spies all around Luo's Mansion.

As expected.

Fortunately, they didn't find the secret room;

otherwise, we would have been in grave danger tonight.

The most crucial thing now

is to send Senior Daoyan away—

not just out of Luo's Mansion,

but as far away as possible.

I know his character too well;

he would rather die than compromise.

I'm just afraid he might act impulsively

and do something foolish.

I understand.

Young Master.

Are you going to Begonia Garden?

Seventh Miss has been injured

and is already resting.

You're right.

I'll go see her tomorrow then.

This matter

not only implicated the Luo family

but has also caused suffering for Yining.

It was unavoidable.

Shao'an,

do you think Lu Jiaxue's attitude

towards Yining

is a bit strange?

I actually think

your feelings for Seventh Miss

are quite genuine.

Just now, you risked exposing your identity

to fight desperately

for Seventh Miss.

I'll say no more.

I'm going to get some food and supplies

for Senior Daoyan.

Alright, go ahead.

You scared me to death.

Move!

Stop!

You're injured.

Why aren't you resting?

Are you still not going to come clean with me?

What exactly are you doing?

What entanglement

do you have with Lu Jiaxue?

And how did

that happen?

Yining.

I once told you

that when I was young and walking in the darkness,

there was a star

that illuminated the path ahead of me.

That was my teacher,

the former Minister of Revenue, Chen Jiuheng.

He taught me to read and write,

helped me find a master to learn martial arts,

and taught me how to be a person.

The person Lu Jiaxue is looking for today

is Chen Daoyan.

He is my senior

and the adoptive son of my teacher.

We grew up together.

To me,

he is like an elder brother.

So,

the person you mentioned to me before

is your teacher?

Unfortunately,

this world cannot accommodate him.

He was unjustly branded

and framed by treacherous people,

leading to his death.

It was

related to Lu Jiaxue?

Yes.

My teacher, as the Minister of Revenue,

discovered corruption among the court officials

but was instead framed.

My fellow disciples

either died or escaped,

all implicated

and becoming outcasts, just like ghosts.

Only I was spared,

as my teacher

considered the status of the Luo family

and allowed me

to become his private disciple.

Lu Jiaxue

is just the tip of the iceberg.

No matter how perilous the road ahead may be,

I will not rest

until my teacher's name is cleared.

However, it was never my intention

to involve you

or the Luo family in it.

Third Brother,

thank you for telling me all this.

Now I understand

how difficult

these years have been for you.

From now on,

I won't doubt you anymore.

You're doing the right thing.

You have received great kindness,

so you should be grateful and seek to repay that

by helping him clear his name.

That's what

a true man would do.

However, what you are doing

is fraught with danger.

No matter what,

you must be careful.

Only then

will I stop worrying about you.

From now on,

you must not

act recklessly as you did tonight.

Also, be cautious

of Lu Jiaxue.

I am the Seventh Miss of the Luo family.

As long as he does not offend me,

I will have nothing to do with him.

Besides, with you protecting me,

I am not afraid of him.

Okay.

I will definitely ensure your safety.

But you, Third Brother,

need to focus on

getting into the pedigree

and the imperial examination.

Only by getting into the pedigree,

passing the examination,

and fulfilling your aspirations

will Grandmother...

As for the Old Madam,

I will find a way myself.

[Be Honest and Upright]

I didn't come to find you,

yet you came to me first.

I know

you must have a lot of questions

to ask.

About what happened last night,

you might have deceived others, but not me.

Tell me,

why is Marquis Lu targeting you?

The burned body and the brocade box

were arranged by you, right?

Yes.

Why did you do that?

Only by letting Ye Yan see with his own eyes

that Li Yinglong perished in the fire while trying

to seize the testimony

will he stop keeping an eye on the Luo family.

How did you capture Li Yinglong?

Old Madam, you know this person?

I have been laying traps along the coast for many years,

guiding the authorities

to raid his smuggling warehouses.

After I turned him into a wanted criminal,

I helped him escape

to the capital

to seek refuge with his backer.

What is your relationship with Chen Jiuheng?

Do you remember the time

when you invited famous teachers

and opened a private school

for Xuanyuan and Shanyuan?

I do.

You wanted to enter the Luo family's private school

to study

but ended up running away from home

after being punished by Second Master.

Yes.

It was that time

that I met my teacher.

My teacher gave me a new life.

I didn't expect you

to have such an experience.

You've been

staying in Luo's Mansion

for that testimony, haven't you?

And for two favors I owe.

Madam Gu saved my mother

and me in her womb.

It was a life-saving kindness.

Old Master preserved the testimony,

giving hope for my teacher's name

to be cleared.

I will repay these two kindnesses

with my life.

Alright, you can go back now.

Why are you still here?

Isn't it Old Master's last wish

to uncover the truth

behind the wrongful conviction?

You want the testimony?

But before you even submit it,

your life will be at stake,

and you will cause the Luo family

to suffer a catastrophic disaster.

I promise

I will not implicate the Luo family.

How can you guarantee that?

I will show you

that I have the ability to overturn the case.

I will give it my all

in the upcoming imperial examination.

If I succeed,

please trust me this once

and give me the testimony.

You certainly don't lack confidence.

Well, let me ask you,

under what identity will you participate in the imperial examination?

Second Master

hasn't acknowledged you yet.

Under what identity do you wish for me

to participate in the examination?

Young Master, you're back.

What did you say?

I laid it all out.

You told her everything?

She didn't kick you out?

The fact that she has been preserving the testimony

for so many years shows that

she is not someone who lacks discernment.

So, did she give you the testimony?

No.

She is waiting for someone

capable of fulfilling

Old Master's last wish to appear.

I have already promised her

that I will give it my all in the imperial examination.

With your talent,

passing the imperial examination

will be a piece of cake.

Stop bragging.

But if you participate

in the imperial examination under the name

of the Luo family,

I'm afraid Second Master will...

I have already thought of a way.

By the way, Young Master.

You asked me

to investigate Mr. Sun's activities.

It's all here.

This Mr. Sun, Sun Jie,

[5 AM, Imperial City. 11 AM, Xiangfeng Restaurant. 1 PM, the academy. 3 PM, Baxian Tea House]

is a great scholar of our time,

holding the esteemed title of Imperial Tutor.

Why did you want to investigate him

without reason?

Whether I can successfully participate in the imperial examination

and safely send Senior

out of the mansion

all depends on this old gentleman.

[Liufang]

Qingqu, the letter for Mama Zheng

should have arrived by now, right?

Don't worry, Miss.

There will be news in a couple of days.

Mother,

your foot is injured.

[Fragrant Road]

You shouldn't be running around.

It's fine.

You played the hero,

taking a beating for your Third Brother.

I had to come and check on you.

Ruixiang,

take everything inside.

Yes.

You've brought me so many things.

Mother, are you planning

to move here?

You always

seem to be either sick

or getting beaten.

This little body of yours

needs to be well taken care of.

By the way, how is Shenyuan?

What happened that night was terrifying.

He suffered an undeserved calamity

for no reason.

Later,

I must go and see him myself.

Mother, you're being nicer and nicer

to Third Brother now.

That night's incident at the estate was all thanks to him.

Otherwise, we would have died.

People have hearts, after all.

Speaking of which, this kid

hasn't had it easy these past few years.

If Third Brother knows you said this,

he will be deeply touched.

Mother,

there's one thing I want to discuss with you.

Go ahead.

I want Third Brother to be included in the pedigree.

That way, he can

participate in the imperial examination

as a member of the Luo family.

I'm afraid

your father won't agree to this.

What if Third Brother can gain some reputation

for the Luo family?

You mean...

Reputation, esteem,

and the future of the Luo family—

aren't these the things

Father cares about the most?

If there are famous teachers

or great scholars recommending him,

perhaps it could persuade your father.

Madam Chen

has recently been looking for famous teachers

for Shan.

Famous teachers?

Great scholars?

That might be a good idea.

Doesn't Luo's Mansion

hold the literary contest banquet every year?

That was a long time ago.

Back then, when the Luo family still had prestige,

famous teachers and talented scholars from across the capital

would show up at our literary contest banquet

every year.

But now,

it's probably not so easy to achieve that.

But I remember that Mr. Sun

was very close to Grandfather.

If Grandmother steps in

and invites Mr. Sun over,

wouldn't that mean

many famous teachers and talented scholars

would be willing to come?

In that case,

as long as the literary contest banquet can be held successfully,

it would be beneficial for our Luo family

and cause no harm.

Let me think about it.

Mother,

I heard that our Luo family

used to hold a literary contest banquet

every year,

and all the talented youths from the capital

would attend.

There were also many famous scholars who provided critiques

compiled into a volume.

We were quite the highlight back then.

Flowers

will always wither.

There is

no lasting prosperity in this world.

Moreover, with Old Master passed away,

Chengwen having been away from the capital to hold an official position for many years,

and Chengzhang

yet to be promoted,

you could say that the fortunes of our Luo family

are far from what they used to be.

Mother, even so,

our Luo family still has the plaque

of "A Hundred Years of Literary Tradition".

The old friends of Old Master

are still around.

We need to

revive our momentum.

If our family's young men

win the top prize at the literary contest banquet,

perhaps the Luo family

can regain its former glory.

But what if they

can't win the top prize?

Well, we'll lose nothing.

Look,

our family's young men

have reached the age for the imperial examination,

and the young ladies

are also at the age for matchmaking.

It's a good thing for them

to meet talented individuals in the capital.

This is a very good idea.

But given the current situation of the Luo family,

which famous scholar

would be willing to come and take charge?

Mr. Sun.

Who are you referring to?

Mr. Sun.

Mr. Sun.

Hairu,

you've thought this very thoroughly.

Have you

already planned everything out?

I...

I...

I just heard that

Mr. Sun and Old Master

were very close.

He was once the Imperial Tutor.

With both our friendship and his reputation,

all you need to do

is make an appearance

to invite him.

The rest

can be left to me.

Moreover, we can take this opportunity

to find a suitable match

for Yining.

Let me think about it.

I'll think about it.

Alright.

Well,

I'll take my leave then, Mother.

[Soft Breeze Brings Comfort]

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