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[The Rise of Ning]
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[Episode 15]
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Madam Lin is taking more and more interest
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in the affairs of the household.
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She had just left Yining's place,
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before
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coming straight to me.
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This isn't her being attentive.
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She must have been
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instigated by someone else.
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Did you hear how she spoke just now?
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So rehearsed and polished.
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It was clearly beyond her capabilities.
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Seventh Miss seems genuinely concerned about
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that person from Jimo Pavilion.
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She even eagerly came
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to beg you, Old Madam,
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to include him in the family pedigree.
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Yining is a good child.
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Once she approves of someone,
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she will do everything in her power
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to help him.
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As for this literary contest banquet,
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she and that person from Jimo Pavilion
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seem to be on the same page about it.
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If you're willing to lend me a hand
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to reestablish the literary contest banquet,
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I promise I won't let you down.
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I'll restore the Luo family's prosperity.
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By then, we need not worry
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about my father's side of things.
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That person from Jimo Pavilion,
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his confident demeanor
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it's just like the old master's
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from years ago.
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I just don't know
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if he has real skills.
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How about this?
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Go make arrangements
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for me to visit the Sun's Mansion
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tomorrow.
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Yes, Madam.
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Your Lordship.
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Any unusual activity at the Luo's Mansion?
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No suspicious individuals entered or left the Luo's Mansion.
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What about Luo Shenyuan?
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In recent days,
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he's been frequenting bookstores.
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Our people have been following him.
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Nothing unusual to report.
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Bookstores?
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What's he doing at the bookstores?
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We've looked into it.
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He's just buying books and such.
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It seems the imperial examination is approaching,
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so he's cramming at the last minute.
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The essence of literary creation lies in naturalness.
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It springs from emotions
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and is expressed through the tip of the brush.
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Marvelous, marvelous!
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Sir,
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are you alright?
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Please be careful, sir.
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I'm so sorry, old sir.
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Are you okay?
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I'm fine, I'm fine.
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The book didn't hit you just now, did it?
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As the ancients said, "Books are like medicine."
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Reading them well can cure ignorance.
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Being hit by a book is no harm.
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At such a young age,
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you're reading this "Kuxin Zhai" anthology?
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Reading knows no age limit.
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It's a matter of personal interest.
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But since the Western Han Dynasty,
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this book has fallen into obscurity.
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Nowadays, few scholars
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are even aware of its existence.
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Pearls hide in the vast sea,
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yet those who recognize treasures seek them out.
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The writings in this book
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are vigorous, fresh, and naturally expressed.
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Compared to today's flowery and imitative works,
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they are far superior.
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If you're well, sir,
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I shall take my leave now.
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Today's young people
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are not all vulgar after all.
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This medicine will definitely work. Yixiu,
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let's hurry...
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Yixiu?
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Excuse me.
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Yixiu, I said we're out for a walk.
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You're eating again?
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I'm not even on a diet.
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What's wrong with eating a little more?
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Do you want to be
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scolded by your mother again when you go back?
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Boss, we don't want this anymore.
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Young sir.
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No refunds.
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No refunds.
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I've already paid for it.
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We don't want the money back either, okay?
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Alright, alright.
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Let's go, let's go home.
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It's not that I won't let you eat.
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On this trip,
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you've already had roasted lamb leg,
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baked flatbread, and sweet persimmons.
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If you eat more, you'll get indigestion again.
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Then your stomach will be upset,
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and I'll have to get medicine for you again.
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Then take me out again next time.
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No problem.
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Young lady, young lady!
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Me?
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Yes, yes, come here, come here.
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What is it?
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Come.
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Please, have some.
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It's free, take it.
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This... this...
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Young lady, come here, come here.
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Here, take this.
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Try it, it's delicious.
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Go ahead, eat it.
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Who sent you here?
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No one.
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You...
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You're eating something from an unknown source?
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Let's go.
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Why are you
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sneaking around in my room?
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You came back at this very moment.
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What an expert at catching me.
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You...
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What are you mumbling about?
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Nothing.
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Well, didn't you
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sprain something at the estate the other day?
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I got some medicine for you.
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It'll help.
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Where is it?
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It's in the room.
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You know...
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If you put half as much effort
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into your studies...
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Sister, I know I was wrong.
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I shouldn't have talked back to you.
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Please don't be angry anymore.
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It's not good for your health.
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You think I want to nag you
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all day long
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to no end?
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It's all because I have a loose tongue.
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It's my fault.
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Don't worry.
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I will definitely
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prepare well for the imperial examination.
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Really?
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Really. I will certainly do my best.
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See?
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You've come to understand this on your own.
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Isn't that nice?
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Our parents are still counting on you.
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Sister,
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I just got back
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and I'm really hungry.
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I left you your favorite
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perch soup in the kitchen.
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Hurry up and go have it.
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After you finish, review your lessons well.
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[Luo's Mansion]
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Hosting the literary contest banquet again
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is a big event for our Luo family.
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Fortunately,
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Mr. Sun also wants to meet
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the talented young people.
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He's doing me a favor
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by agreeing to attend the event.
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Mother,
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it's been many years since our Luo family
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has hosted such a grand banquet.
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I remember
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when Father was still alive,
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our Luo family
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was so prestigious.
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Now that we're hosting this grand banquet again,
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it's all thanks to Mother's influence
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for successfully inviting the Imperial Tutor.
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Yes, it's all thanks to Mother.
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Chengzhang,
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you need to go and invite
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the other famous scholars and talents quickly.
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This matter requires your personal attention.
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Mother, please rest assured.
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Mother,
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I have something
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I'd like to ask your permission for.
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Can we bring out Father's collection of books and classics
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for display
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so the guests can have a good look at them?
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It will also showcase
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our Luo family's century-old heritage.
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That's a great idea!
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Quickly arrange for someone
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to decorate the Jingxin Lake.
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It's very peaceful there.
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When your father was alive,
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he loved to read there.
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Display all of his treasured collections
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there for everyone to see.
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Yes, Mother.
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As for the proceedings and banquet arrangements in the mansion,
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you two will be in charge.
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-Mother, rest assured.
-Mother, rest assured.
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Mother, there's no need to worry.
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As long as Mr. Sun attends,
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the famous scholars and talents in the city
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will surely rush to attend.
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This literary contest banquet
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will certainly be a lively affair.
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Shanyuan, Xuanyuan,
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in this literary contest banquet,
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you must win first place.
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Otherwise, all my efforts will be in vain.
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-Yes, I will.
-Yes, I will.
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Ladies,
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you'll also have a chance to showcase your talents.
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Yu and Xiu's guzheng and pipa skills
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are already quite presentable.
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As for Lian, needless to say,
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she excels in all four arts.
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Yining
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is also good at calligraphy, painting, and paper-cutting.
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Who knows?
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This event might even lead to
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a match between a talented scholar and a beautiful lady.
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[Danhua Garden]
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Madam,
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the second household now only has Xuan left.
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That Madam Lin
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has always disliked the Lotus Pavilion.
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Why did she persuade the old madam
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to host such a literary banquet?
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And the old madam actually listened to her.
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I was just thinking of finding a renowned teacher for Shan.
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This literary contest banquet is a good opportunity.
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But even if Shan doesn't come out first
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in the literary contest banquet,
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we absolutely cannot
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let the Lotus Pavilion take it.
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In this capital city,
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there are many talented scholars gathered.
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To truly win the first prize
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is not that easy.
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In my opinion,
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that Young Master from the Lotus Pavilion
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has limited grace and manners.
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He will struggle to reach the heights of elegance.
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If the eldest son were still here,
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the son of a concubine would
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never get the chance to try.
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Let's just focus on
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our own matters.
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Yes.
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[Jimo Pavilion]
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Third Brother.
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Tomorrow is the literary contest banquet.
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Are you confident?
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I heard that Luo Shanyuan from the first household
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has invited several famous scholars
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for tomorrow
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to ghostwrite poems for him
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and wow the crowd.
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Luo Xuanyuan
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is also studying diligently day and night.
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I have my own strategy for tomorrow.
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However,
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I have another
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more important matter at hand.
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You mean
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escorting your senior out of the mansion?
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Tomorrow, with people coming in and out of the mansion,
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it's the best opportunity to escort him out.
289
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Also,
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I need to borrow someone from you.
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Who?
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Your Lordship, you're finally back.
293
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The Emperor summoned me unexpectedly this morning.
294
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I thought I wouldn't return until the afternoon.
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What's the matter?
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Is there any unusual activity at the Luo's Mansion?
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These past few days, the Luo family
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has been surrounded tightly by our men,
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Chen Daoyan couldn't possibly have left.
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However,
301
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the Luo family is hosting a literary contest banquet today.
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There will be many people and it will be chaotic.
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I suspect
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they will definitely seize this opportunity
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to send Chen Daoyan away.
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I've heard about the literary contest banquet.
307
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I've already instructed Cheng Lang beforehand
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to go to the Luo's Mansion and join the festivities.
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This way, he can keep an eye on Luo Shenyuan for me.
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Your Lordship is wise.
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I have also arranged for men
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to be stationed around the Luo's Mansion.
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I heard that for this literary contest banquet,
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the Luo family has even managed
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to invite Sun Jie.
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Yes.
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Because of this,
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most of the renowned scholars in the city
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have gathered at the Luo's Mansion.
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For the sake of Chen Daoyan,
321
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they've put on such a grand show.
322
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I must say, I'm impressed.
323
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Well, never mind.
324
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Since Sun Jie is the imperial tutor,
325
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this is a good opportunity.
326
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I also want to pay a personal visit.
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[Luo Shenyuan]
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[Luo's Mansion]
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[Beautiful Spring Scenery]
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Please come in, please come in.
331
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Registrar Luo.
332
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Welcome, welcome.
333
00:14:36,973 --> 00:14:38,033
There's no such thing as a good banquet.
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00:14:38,033 --> 00:14:40,293
I might as well start my own little feast.
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Miss Lamb.
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Come quickly.
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Hurry, hurry.
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Don't let anyone see me.
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Miss Lamb.
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What?
341
00:14:59,503 --> 00:15:01,503
I am the Sixth Miss of the Luo family.
342
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You...
343
00:15:02,033 --> 00:15:02,693
Sixth Miss.
344
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You're the one from Liuhe Tavern that day,
345
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aren't you?
346
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It seems I'm quite fated to meet you, Sixth Miss.
347
00:15:12,493 --> 00:15:13,373
This is...
348
00:15:13,743 --> 00:15:15,023
This is tile-roasted meat.
349
00:15:15,023 --> 00:15:16,513
From the roasting to the seasoning,
350
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I've done it all myself.
351
00:15:18,733 --> 00:15:19,733
It's really good.
352
00:15:20,003 --> 00:15:21,463
Would you like to try some?
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00:15:23,133 --> 00:15:23,623
Alright.
354
00:15:23,623 --> 00:15:24,493
Here, here.
355
00:15:25,853 --> 00:15:27,613
This meat, after being thinly sliced,
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is roasted and then dipped in that sauce.
357
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The taste is simply exquisite.
358
00:15:31,153 --> 00:15:31,773
It's delicious, isn't it?
359
00:15:31,773 --> 00:15:32,703
It's delicious.
360
00:15:33,333 --> 00:15:33,733
Well,
361
00:15:33,753 --> 00:15:34,683
would you like some fruit
362
00:15:34,683 --> 00:15:35,273
and pastries too?
363
00:15:35,273 --> 00:15:36,533
I got these from there.
364
00:15:44,563 --> 00:15:45,803
Listen to this sound.
365
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You scoundrel!
366
00:15:50,303 --> 00:15:51,933
How dare you come to the Luo's Mansion?
367
00:15:51,933 --> 00:15:52,933
How did you get in?
368
00:15:53,293 --> 00:15:53,653
I...
369
00:15:53,673 --> 00:15:55,003
I don't care who you are.
370
00:15:55,023 --> 00:15:56,253
How could you be so presumptuous
371
00:15:56,253 --> 00:15:56,883
to come here
372
00:15:56,883 --> 00:15:58,543
and be alone with a young lady?
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00:15:59,433 --> 00:16:00,773
Indeed, I have been too forward.
374
00:16:00,773 --> 00:16:01,673
The literary contest banquet is about to begin.
375
00:16:01,673 --> 00:16:02,203
Let's go.
376
00:16:02,493 --> 00:16:03,243
But my meat...
377
00:16:03,243 --> 00:16:04,643
No, no, we can't waste it.
378
00:16:06,373 --> 00:16:07,303
Come on, come on.
379
00:16:07,853 --> 00:16:08,513
Have a bite.
380
00:16:11,133 --> 00:16:12,003
Is this not cooked?
381
00:16:12,003 --> 00:16:12,803
Um, Lian Hong,
382
00:16:12,853 --> 00:16:13,723
quickly help me clean up.
383
00:16:13,723 --> 00:16:14,653
Don't let my mother find out.
384
00:16:14,653 --> 00:16:15,713
Let's go, let's go.
385
00:16:15,773 --> 00:16:16,703
Come on, come on.
386
00:16:18,933 --> 00:16:19,593
Be careful.
387
00:16:19,933 --> 00:16:20,733
Young Master.
388
00:16:23,093 --> 00:16:24,923
Young Master, so you're here.
389
00:16:25,523 --> 00:16:26,853
The literary contest banquet is about to start, right?
390
00:16:26,853 --> 00:16:27,333
Yes.
391
00:16:27,653 --> 00:16:28,183
Let's go.
392
00:16:33,653 --> 00:16:38,763
[Noble Character]
393
00:16:44,813 --> 00:16:45,673
Please come in.
394
00:16:45,773 --> 00:16:46,703
Please sit here.
395
00:16:52,333 --> 00:16:53,873
You're about to perform soon.
396
00:16:53,873 --> 00:16:55,443
Where did you rush off to?
397
00:16:55,613 --> 00:16:56,693
I'm sorry, Mother.
398
00:16:56,723 --> 00:16:58,093
I wasn't feeling well earlier.
399
00:16:58,093 --> 00:16:59,093
Yixiu has been feeling unwell
400
00:16:59,093 --> 00:17:00,453
since waking up early today,
401
00:17:00,453 --> 00:17:02,253
but she still insists on coming.
402
00:17:02,413 --> 00:17:03,653
Is everything alright?
403
00:17:03,653 --> 00:17:05,453
It's fine, Mother. Don't worry.
404
00:17:09,773 --> 00:17:10,573
What's wrong?
405
00:17:16,243 --> 00:17:16,852
Come.
406
00:17:26,803 --> 00:17:27,563
Shenyuan,
407
00:17:28,853 --> 00:17:29,853
how have you been?
408
00:17:31,693 --> 00:17:32,753
Young Master Chen,
409
00:17:33,293 --> 00:17:36,023
I didn't expect to see you at the literary contest banquet.
410
00:17:36,023 --> 00:17:38,533
I have no interest in composing or competing in poetry.
411
00:17:38,533 --> 00:17:39,163
However,
412
00:17:39,493 --> 00:17:41,013
the spring scenery is beautiful
413
00:17:41,013 --> 00:17:42,813
and perfect for flower viewing.
414
00:17:43,133 --> 00:17:44,933
Shenyuan, shall we go together?
415
00:17:46,483 --> 00:17:48,543
The banquet hall is this way. Please.
416
00:18:00,493 --> 00:18:01,443
Third Young Master Cheng
417
00:18:01,443 --> 00:18:02,893
has Luo Shenyuan under close surveillance.
418
00:18:02,893 --> 00:18:04,093
We've also had someone report that
419
00:18:04,093 --> 00:18:05,313
Luo Shenyuan's personal servant
420
00:18:05,313 --> 00:18:06,503
has indeed shown some unusual activity.
421
00:18:06,503 --> 00:18:08,053
We've already sent someone to follow him.
422
00:18:08,053 --> 00:18:09,933
Now that the fish has surfaced,
423
00:18:10,003 --> 00:18:11,403
it's time to cast the net.
424
00:18:11,453 --> 00:18:11,983
Yes, sir.
425
00:18:14,733 --> 00:18:15,913
Greetings, Your Lordship.
426
00:18:15,913 --> 00:18:18,023
There's a literature gathering at the residence today.
427
00:18:18,023 --> 00:18:19,293
To what do we owe the honor
428
00:18:19,293 --> 00:18:20,653
of Your Lordship's visit?
429
00:18:20,653 --> 00:18:22,733
Although I come from a military background,
430
00:18:22,733 --> 00:18:24,613
I also admire the elegance of literature and arts.
431
00:18:24,613 --> 00:18:25,253
Well...
432
00:18:25,493 --> 00:18:26,293
What's wrong?
433
00:18:26,413 --> 00:18:28,343
Is His Lordship not welcomed here?
434
00:18:28,693 --> 00:18:30,173
No, no, of course not!
435
00:18:30,593 --> 00:18:32,223
I will notify
436
00:18:32,253 --> 00:18:33,853
our Second Master and Old Madam
437
00:18:33,853 --> 00:18:34,493
to welcome...
438
00:18:34,493 --> 00:18:35,813
That won't be necessary.
439
00:18:35,813 --> 00:18:36,333
But...
440
00:18:45,493 --> 00:18:46,333
Madam,
441
00:18:46,643 --> 00:18:48,103
the ladies may begin.
442
00:18:50,603 --> 00:18:51,253
Let's go.
443
00:18:52,013 --> 00:18:52,543
Let's go.
444
00:18:55,813 --> 00:18:58,443
Today, the talented scholars of the capital have gathered.
445
00:18:58,443 --> 00:18:59,893
It's the perfect opportunity for you
446
00:18:59,893 --> 00:19:01,353
to showcase your talents.
447
00:19:02,453 --> 00:19:03,573
Don't be nervous.
448
00:19:04,013 --> 00:19:06,053
You've been studying the pipa since childhood.
449
00:19:06,053 --> 00:19:07,483
Your skill is among the best
450
00:19:07,483 --> 00:19:08,923
in the entire capital.
451
00:19:09,293 --> 00:19:10,423
Go with confidence.
452
00:19:11,093 --> 00:19:12,023
Hurry along now.
453
00:19:26,293 --> 00:19:27,153
Your Lordship.
454
00:19:36,813 --> 00:19:37,873
Daughter-in-law,
455
00:19:38,193 --> 00:19:39,593
do you remember
456
00:19:39,613 --> 00:19:40,973
the eldest son of the Liu family
457
00:19:40,973 --> 00:19:42,433
I mentioned to you before?
458
00:19:42,893 --> 00:19:44,353
Today, Madam Liu
459
00:19:44,523 --> 00:19:46,323
has brought her eldest son here.
460
00:19:46,853 --> 00:19:49,213
I just went to take a look on your behalf.
461
00:19:49,693 --> 00:19:52,493
His character and appearance are both excellent.
462
00:19:52,613 --> 00:19:55,083
He's about to take the provincial examination soon.
463
00:19:55,083 --> 00:19:57,213
Why don't we take this opportunity today
464
00:19:57,213 --> 00:19:59,643
for you to meet with Madam Liu?
465
00:20:01,093 --> 00:20:03,253
Since he's about to take the provincial examination,
466
00:20:03,253 --> 00:20:05,113
discussing marriage at this time
467
00:20:05,173 --> 00:20:05,913
might affect
468
00:20:05,933 --> 00:20:07,733
Young Master Liu's performance.
469
00:20:07,733 --> 00:20:09,013
Yiyu is still young.
470
00:20:09,133 --> 00:20:10,063
There's no rush.
471
00:20:10,333 --> 00:20:12,053
We might as well wait and see.
472
00:20:34,693 --> 00:20:35,423
Chen Daoyan.
473
00:20:35,633 --> 00:20:36,723
His Lordship has already anticipated
474
00:20:36,723 --> 00:20:38,453
that you would take this chance to escape the Luo's Mansion.
475
00:20:38,453 --> 00:20:39,883
Surrender now!
476
00:20:44,763 --> 00:20:45,763
Who are you?
477
00:20:46,133 --> 00:20:46,573
I...
478
00:20:47,013 --> 00:20:49,023
Commander Ye, there's a misunderstanding.
479
00:20:49,023 --> 00:20:50,573
This man is a doctor from the clinic.
480
00:20:50,573 --> 00:20:51,933
A maid in the household is unwell.
481
00:20:51,933 --> 00:20:52,853
Madam was merciful
482
00:20:52,853 --> 00:20:53,693
and allowed him to visit early this morning
483
00:20:53,693 --> 00:20:54,653
to take a look.
484
00:20:56,443 --> 00:20:57,453
A doctor?
485
00:20:59,973 --> 00:21:01,923
Then why is he sneaking around
486
00:21:02,343 --> 00:21:04,093
and wearing a scholar's clothes?
487
00:21:04,093 --> 00:21:06,643
He specializes in treating women's private ailments.
488
00:21:06,643 --> 00:21:07,793
There are many distinguished guests today.
489
00:21:07,793 --> 00:21:09,293
We feared it might affect the reputation of the household.
490
00:21:09,293 --> 00:21:11,023
So he had to be discreet, right?
491
00:21:11,293 --> 00:21:12,093
You're still lying to me!
492
00:21:12,093 --> 00:21:13,343
Where is Chen Daoyan?
493
00:21:13,773 --> 00:21:14,333
Tell me!
494
00:21:14,693 --> 00:21:15,613
Commander Ye,
495
00:21:15,773 --> 00:21:16,433
I don't know
496
00:21:16,443 --> 00:21:17,973
what you're talking about.
497
00:21:18,013 --> 00:21:19,593
Today's literary contest banquet is full of distinguished guests.
498
00:21:19,593 --> 00:21:20,683
If any trouble were to break out,
499
00:21:20,683 --> 00:21:21,843
I couldn't bear the responsibility at all,
500
00:21:21,843 --> 00:21:22,643
Commander Ye.
501
00:21:42,493 --> 00:21:44,273
[Brush and Ink]
502
00:21:53,243 --> 00:21:56,313
[Noble Character]
503
00:22:20,973 --> 00:22:22,453
Cheng, this way.
504
00:22:28,173 --> 00:22:30,773
Where the strings resonate and fingers pause,
505
00:22:31,143 --> 00:22:33,093
a myriad of emotions unfold.
506
00:22:34,163 --> 00:22:35,843
Last time I visited the Luo's Mansion,
507
00:22:35,843 --> 00:22:37,343
I didn't know that Yiyu
508
00:22:37,363 --> 00:22:39,493
possessed such skill with the zither.
509
00:22:43,573 --> 00:22:44,173
Cheng,
510
00:22:44,693 --> 00:22:46,173
knowing you were coming today,
511
00:22:46,173 --> 00:22:47,143
my brother and I
512
00:22:47,173 --> 00:22:48,813
had been waiting at the entrance to welcome you.
513
00:22:48,813 --> 00:22:50,213
Yet we didn't see you for quite some time.
514
00:22:50,213 --> 00:22:51,673
My apologies, gentlemen.
515
00:22:51,743 --> 00:22:53,403
I ran into Shenyuan on the way,
516
00:22:53,413 --> 00:22:54,543
so we came together.
517
00:22:55,243 --> 00:22:57,153
As if he has any right to attend.
518
00:22:57,373 --> 00:22:58,733
Let's listen to the music first.
519
00:22:58,733 --> 00:23:00,853
This pipa is played quite well too,
520
00:23:01,303 --> 00:23:03,853
complementing the guzheng beautifully.
521
00:23:44,413 --> 00:23:45,213
Sixth Sister,
522
00:23:45,233 --> 00:23:47,183
are you feeling unwell?
523
00:23:47,333 --> 00:23:48,403
My stomach hurts.
524
00:24:05,183 --> 00:24:06,393
Go check on her.
525
00:24:10,693 --> 00:24:11,773
Seventh Sister, take her spot.
526
00:24:11,773 --> 00:24:12,693
I don't know how.
527
00:24:12,693 --> 00:24:14,293
I only know how to play one song.
528
00:24:14,293 --> 00:24:15,633
It's alright, just play it.
529
00:24:15,633 --> 00:24:16,893
I'll follow your pipa.
530
00:24:47,873 --> 00:24:49,143
How could this be?
531
00:25:23,733 --> 00:25:25,493
Other ladies learn to play
532
00:25:25,533 --> 00:25:27,823
"The Spring Snow" and "Blooming Flowers and Full Moon."
533
00:25:27,823 --> 00:25:28,633
But you
534
00:25:29,033 --> 00:25:30,833
insist on learning this from me.
535
00:25:31,063 --> 00:25:33,493
I like "Hero's End" and "The Conqueror Unarms"
536
00:25:33,493 --> 00:25:34,293
more.
537
00:25:46,573 --> 00:25:47,933
Does it sound that bad?
538
00:25:48,453 --> 00:25:49,453
When others play,
539
00:25:49,483 --> 00:25:51,943
it sounds like big and small pearls falling onto a jade plate.
540
00:25:51,943 --> 00:25:55,333
Yours sounds like plucking cotton with every note.
541
00:25:55,413 --> 00:25:56,493
This "Hero's End"
542
00:25:56,583 --> 00:25:58,453
truly sounds desolate to the ear.
543
00:25:58,483 --> 00:25:59,133
You...
544
00:26:02,193 --> 00:26:02,943
Never mind.
545
00:26:03,533 --> 00:26:05,853
This piece is quite difficult to master.
546
00:26:06,413 --> 00:26:08,093
Once I've finished my important matters,
547
00:26:08,093 --> 00:26:09,333
I'll teach you daily.
548
00:26:09,573 --> 00:26:10,733
I won't wait.
549
00:26:10,763 --> 00:26:11,883
I want to learn now.
550
00:26:19,133 --> 00:26:21,053
Wang, you're here. Please, come in.
551
00:26:21,053 --> 00:26:21,913
Second Master.
552
00:26:23,533 --> 00:26:24,693
Mr. Lu has arrived.
553
00:26:27,533 --> 00:26:28,393
Your Lordship.
554
00:26:28,733 --> 00:26:30,893
Your Lordship, I pay my respects.
555
00:26:32,443 --> 00:26:33,303
Your Lordship.
556
00:26:33,793 --> 00:26:34,993
I wasn't aware Your Lordship was coming in person.
557
00:26:34,993 --> 00:26:36,413
I apologize for not greeting you from afar.
558
00:26:36,413 --> 00:26:37,893
Your Lordship, if you had informed me earlier,
559
00:26:37,893 --> 00:26:40,223
I would have welcomed you at the entrance.
560
00:26:59,773 --> 00:27:00,443
Yiyu!
561
00:27:05,453 --> 00:27:06,083
Nice!
562
00:27:25,823 --> 00:27:27,423
This "The Conqueror Unarms"
563
00:27:27,583 --> 00:27:29,353
is indeed played quite well.
564
00:27:40,893 --> 00:27:41,753
Your Lordship.
565
00:28:06,573 --> 00:28:08,173
Your Lordship, why don't you
566
00:28:08,253 --> 00:28:09,453
please go over there?
567
00:28:09,893 --> 00:28:10,553
Marquis Lu.
568
00:28:11,493 --> 00:28:12,633
So impetuous.
569
00:28:17,633 --> 00:28:19,893
This is where the ladies play the zither.
570
00:28:20,203 --> 00:28:22,923
Please take a seat in the banquet area.
571
00:28:26,463 --> 00:28:27,593
Yes, Your Lordship.
572
00:28:27,803 --> 00:28:30,263
After all, men and women should be separate.
573
00:28:37,523 --> 00:28:38,183
Move aside.
574
00:28:42,443 --> 00:28:45,303
Seventh Miss, how do you know how to play this piece?
575
00:28:50,423 --> 00:28:52,893
"The Conqueror Unarms" is a famous pipa piece.
576
00:28:52,893 --> 00:28:54,293
Music lovers all like it.
577
00:28:54,693 --> 00:28:56,003
It's not surprising that Seventh Miss
578
00:28:56,003 --> 00:28:57,133
can play this piece.
579
00:29:05,413 --> 00:29:07,653
Your Lordship, we are honored
580
00:29:07,673 --> 00:29:10,003
by your presence today.
581
00:29:10,413 --> 00:29:12,673
Your Lordship, may I know if
582
00:29:12,933 --> 00:29:14,653
you're here to attend the banquet
583
00:29:14,653 --> 00:29:16,713
or for official business?
584
00:29:19,863 --> 00:29:22,483
If you are a guest of the Luo's Mansion,
585
00:29:22,523 --> 00:29:24,933
please take a seat over there.
586
00:29:25,203 --> 00:29:26,733
If it's official business,
587
00:29:26,933 --> 00:29:29,973
then please present your official documents.
588
00:29:31,023 --> 00:29:32,533
Our entire Luo family
589
00:29:32,563 --> 00:29:34,493
will fully cooperate.
590
00:29:35,423 --> 00:29:36,123
Old Madam,
591
00:29:36,913 --> 00:29:37,713
I came here
592
00:29:38,203 --> 00:29:40,463
just to ask Seventh Miss a few questions.
593
00:29:40,653 --> 00:29:42,043
Seventh Miss, you...
594
00:29:42,073 --> 00:29:42,933
Your Lordship,
595
00:29:44,453 --> 00:29:48,923
my granddaughter has no connection with you.
596
00:29:49,173 --> 00:29:51,083
Please conduct yourself with propriety.
597
00:29:51,083 --> 00:29:52,013
Our Luo family,
598
00:29:52,053 --> 00:29:54,973
though not as illustrious as your noble house,
599
00:29:55,373 --> 00:29:56,593
is nonetheless
600
00:29:56,853 --> 00:29:59,573
a respectable family of scholars.
601
00:30:01,373 --> 00:30:02,573
Go get that bandaged.
602
00:30:07,533 --> 00:30:08,393
Your Lordship,
603
00:30:10,473 --> 00:30:12,133
please take the seat of honor.
604
00:30:14,243 --> 00:30:15,753
Mr. Sun has arrived.
605
00:30:23,533 --> 00:30:25,573
Greetings, Mr. Sun.
606
00:30:25,603 --> 00:30:27,463
Please, no need for formalities.
607
00:30:33,173 --> 00:30:35,433
Your Lordship, I'll go greet the guests.
608
00:30:41,013 --> 00:30:42,773
Mr. Sun, it's an honor to have you here.
609
00:30:42,773 --> 00:30:44,773
I, Chengzhang, am truly fortunate.
610
00:30:45,603 --> 00:30:47,403
You're too kind, Registrar Luo.
611
00:30:47,933 --> 00:30:49,933
Mr. Sun, it's a pleasure to meet you.
612
00:30:51,853 --> 00:30:54,093
Marquis Lu, you're the commander of the Imperial City Guard.
613
00:30:54,093 --> 00:30:55,733
You're well-versed in military strategy and skilled in horseback archery,
614
00:30:55,733 --> 00:30:56,913
and your martial arts are exceptional.
615
00:30:56,913 --> 00:30:59,313
Do you also have an interest in literature?
616
00:31:00,373 --> 00:31:01,703
Mr. Sun, you flatter me.
617
00:31:01,853 --> 00:31:03,343
I am but a simple warrior.
618
00:31:03,853 --> 00:31:04,693
I'm just
619
00:31:04,813 --> 00:31:06,613
here to join in the festivities.
620
00:31:16,213 --> 00:31:16,983
Just now,
621
00:31:17,003 --> 00:31:20,133
I really shouldn't have played "The Conqueror Unarms."
622
00:31:20,813 --> 00:31:22,163
Did I hurt you, Miss?
623
00:31:22,373 --> 00:31:23,773
If only Qingqu were here.
624
00:31:26,093 --> 00:31:27,013
I wonder
625
00:31:27,373 --> 00:31:29,013
how Qingqu is doing now.
626
00:31:30,373 --> 00:31:32,093
Hurry up, push it in quickly.
627
00:31:39,623 --> 00:31:40,883
Unload the goods first
628
00:31:40,893 --> 00:31:42,603
and put them in the side room in the inner chambers.
629
00:31:42,603 --> 00:31:44,033
I still need to arrange the return gifts
630
00:31:44,033 --> 00:31:45,523
for the guests according to the guest list.
631
00:31:45,523 --> 00:31:46,553
After the banquet,
632
00:31:46,553 --> 00:31:47,603
Eldest Madam and Seventh Miss
633
00:31:47,603 --> 00:31:49,203
will inspect them one by one.
634
00:31:50,013 --> 00:31:50,653
Yes.
635
00:31:55,773 --> 00:31:57,803
Mr. Sun, you're a great scholar of our time
636
00:31:57,803 --> 00:31:59,203
and hold the esteemed position of Imperial Tutor.
637
00:31:59,203 --> 00:32:01,173
To have you grace the Luo family with your teachings
638
00:32:01,173 --> 00:32:02,713
is truly a blessing beyond measure.
639
00:32:02,713 --> 00:32:03,673
You flatter me.
640
00:32:03,973 --> 00:32:05,713
Mr. Sun, please take the seat of honor.
641
00:32:05,713 --> 00:32:06,573
Let's sit together.
642
00:32:06,573 --> 00:32:07,413
After you.
643
00:32:07,893 --> 00:32:08,463
Alright.
644
00:32:11,213 --> 00:32:12,953
Marquis Lu, please.
645
00:32:19,213 --> 00:32:20,073
Registrar Luo,
646
00:32:20,583 --> 00:32:21,743
your father and I
647
00:32:21,763 --> 00:32:23,553
met at the literary contest banquet.
648
00:32:23,553 --> 00:32:24,523
I had the fortune to witness the flourishing scene
649
00:32:24,523 --> 00:32:26,813
of a hundred schools of thought contending in the literary world.
650
00:32:26,813 --> 00:32:28,733
Now that Wenzhai has passed away,
651
00:32:28,813 --> 00:32:30,933
it's truly a rare occasion for the Luo Family
652
00:32:30,933 --> 00:32:33,093
to host the literary contest banquet again.
653
00:32:33,093 --> 00:32:34,363
You're too kind.
654
00:32:35,343 --> 00:32:38,073
Then today, I humbly request your guidance, sir.
655
00:32:38,493 --> 00:32:40,023
Let's get down to business.
656
00:32:40,043 --> 00:32:41,513
Since this is a literary contest banquet,
657
00:32:41,513 --> 00:32:43,443
there should naturally be a theme.
658
00:32:43,733 --> 00:32:45,333
I wonder if any of you present
659
00:32:45,383 --> 00:32:46,643
have any suggestions?
660
00:32:54,533 --> 00:32:55,333
Marquis Lu?
661
00:32:58,843 --> 00:33:00,323
I came here this time
662
00:33:00,563 --> 00:33:02,093
primarily to seek talents.
663
00:33:10,113 --> 00:33:11,463
How about this, Mr. Sun?
664
00:33:11,893 --> 00:33:14,213
We're here to seek capable individuals for the court.
665
00:33:14,213 --> 00:33:16,533
All the talented scholars have studied hard since childhood,
666
00:33:16,533 --> 00:33:18,553
also to seek the way in their hearts.
667
00:33:18,843 --> 00:33:21,303
Why don't we use the word "seek" as the theme?
668
00:33:21,573 --> 00:33:23,613
What do you think, Mr. Sun?
669
00:33:26,573 --> 00:33:27,653
"Seek."
670
00:33:28,893 --> 00:33:30,493
What an excellent theme!
671
00:33:32,293 --> 00:33:34,453
The road ahead is long,
672
00:33:34,813 --> 00:33:36,853
I shall search high and low.
673
00:33:37,173 --> 00:33:38,253
Gentlemen,
674
00:33:38,363 --> 00:33:39,553
the subject matter is not limited.
675
00:33:39,553 --> 00:33:41,133
Poems, lyrics, and prose are all acceptable.
676
00:33:41,133 --> 00:33:42,593
You have half an hour.
677
00:33:43,373 --> 00:33:44,173
Please begin.
678
00:33:50,203 --> 00:33:58,843
[Upright and Resilient]
679
00:34:33,613 --> 00:34:34,452
Gentlemen.
680
00:34:34,932 --> 00:34:36,613
Half an hour has passed.
681
00:34:37,213 --> 00:34:38,213
How is it?
682
00:34:46,533 --> 00:34:48,762
Since this is the Luo family's home turf,
683
00:34:48,762 --> 00:34:49,533
then
684
00:34:49,753 --> 00:34:52,553
let the young gentlemen of the Luo family go first.
685
00:34:57,213 --> 00:34:58,013
Shanyuan,
686
00:35:02,203 --> 00:35:03,493
you're the eldest,
687
00:35:03,513 --> 00:35:04,323
you go first.
688
00:35:19,893 --> 00:35:23,433
Rustling reeds in autumn by the river,
689
00:35:25,083 --> 00:35:27,293
stirring up much sorrow.
690
00:35:27,773 --> 00:35:30,833
A setting sun halfway down the pole, two lines of geese,
691
00:35:31,843 --> 00:35:34,133
a lone flat-bottomed boat.
692
00:35:34,903 --> 00:35:36,963
The wording is indeed well-crafted,
693
00:35:37,253 --> 00:35:38,933
but it's midsummer now.
694
00:35:39,093 --> 00:35:40,893
Where did the autumn sentiment come from?
695
00:35:40,893 --> 00:35:42,873
Forcing melancholy to compose new verses,
696
00:35:42,873 --> 00:35:44,233
this won't do.
697
00:35:45,803 --> 00:35:47,463
You didn't use the word "seek"
698
00:35:47,613 --> 00:35:48,883
nor incorporate its meaning.
699
00:35:48,883 --> 00:35:50,213
You've gone off-topic.
700
00:35:51,653 --> 00:35:52,373
Step down.
701
00:36:00,083 --> 00:36:02,093
Xuanyuan, you're up.
702
00:36:22,493 --> 00:36:24,153
Hands resting on the railing.
703
00:36:24,173 --> 00:36:26,033
A hundred years feels like a dream.
704
00:36:26,033 --> 00:36:28,033
Days and months fly by like an arrow.
705
00:36:29,073 --> 00:36:30,473
The first half is not bad.
706
00:36:36,443 --> 00:36:39,673
Xuanyuan, don't be nervous. Continue.
707
00:36:41,163 --> 00:36:42,653
Hands resting on the railing.
708
00:36:42,653 --> 00:36:44,483
A hundred years feels like a dream.
709
00:36:44,483 --> 00:36:46,483
Days and months fly by like an arrow.
710
00:36:46,773 --> 00:36:49,093
Remembering the past, pondering the present,
711
00:36:49,093 --> 00:36:50,293
a thousand people...
712
00:36:51,213 --> 00:36:52,413
A thousand people...
713
00:36:53,733 --> 00:36:54,373
Xuanyuan!
714
00:36:59,413 --> 00:37:01,273
I'm sorry you had to see this, Sir.
715
00:37:03,573 --> 00:37:04,413
Mother,
716
00:37:05,463 --> 00:37:06,813
I'm ashamed.
717
00:37:07,093 --> 00:37:08,893
I failed to guide Shan properly.
718
00:37:09,423 --> 00:37:10,303
Grandmother,
719
00:37:10,333 --> 00:37:11,773
Xuan was just too tired.
720
00:37:11,803 --> 00:37:13,403
He usually writes very well.
721
00:37:13,533 --> 00:37:14,283
Could we
722
00:37:14,313 --> 00:37:15,513
wait until he wakes up
723
00:37:15,563 --> 00:37:17,163
and give him another chance?
724
00:37:17,733 --> 00:37:19,993
What's the use of talking about this now?
725
00:37:20,173 --> 00:37:22,173
Today, the Luo family's reputation
726
00:37:22,303 --> 00:37:23,323
is likely doomed.
727
00:37:24,473 --> 00:37:26,073
Don't worry, Registrar Luo.
728
00:37:26,563 --> 00:37:28,283
Your son must have studied day and night for this
729
00:37:28,283 --> 00:37:30,333
and overexerted himself.
730
00:37:31,493 --> 00:37:32,423
Registrar Luo,
731
00:37:33,003 --> 00:37:34,083
your son
732
00:37:34,373 --> 00:37:36,303
is getting stage fright like this.
733
00:37:36,323 --> 00:37:38,033
I'm afraid Old Master Luo's literary legacy
734
00:37:38,033 --> 00:37:39,363
is lacking a successor.
735
00:37:43,973 --> 00:37:45,973
This concerns the Luo family's century-old reputation.
736
00:37:45,973 --> 00:37:47,613
Your Lordship, how can you be so hasty
737
00:37:47,613 --> 00:37:49,013
and jump to conclusions?
738
00:37:54,773 --> 00:37:55,613
Luo Shenyuan.
739
00:37:56,043 --> 00:37:57,933
You even failed to attend the family school.
740
00:37:57,933 --> 00:37:59,663
You have no place to speak here.
741
00:38:02,133 --> 00:38:03,023
Sit down now!
742
00:38:03,733 --> 00:38:04,533
Hold on.
743
00:38:06,613 --> 00:38:07,533
Is he
744
00:38:08,293 --> 00:38:09,823
also a son of the Luo family?
745
00:38:12,843 --> 00:38:13,853
He...
746
00:38:16,543 --> 00:38:18,013
He is the Third Young Master of the Luo family,
747
00:38:18,013 --> 00:38:18,813
Luo Shenyuan.
748
00:38:22,983 --> 00:38:24,223
Greetings, Mr. Sun.
749
00:38:26,223 --> 00:38:27,013
Yining,
750
00:38:27,643 --> 00:38:28,893
as a young lady,
751
00:38:28,943 --> 00:38:30,133
what are you doing out here?
752
00:38:30,133 --> 00:38:30,893
Father,
753
00:38:31,303 --> 00:38:33,383
I have something that must be said.
754
00:38:33,823 --> 00:38:35,323
Since this is a literary contest banquet,
755
00:38:35,323 --> 00:38:37,093
it should be open to all
756
00:38:37,293 --> 00:38:38,813
heroes regardless of their origins,
757
00:38:38,813 --> 00:38:40,733
and talents regardless of their backgrounds.
758
00:38:40,733 --> 00:38:42,653
This is the true meaning of the literary contest banquet,
759
00:38:42,653 --> 00:38:43,963
and it aligns with our Luo family's
760
00:38:43,963 --> 00:38:45,763
century-old open-mindedness.
761
00:38:52,093 --> 00:38:52,973
Seventh Miss,
762
00:38:54,443 --> 00:38:57,043
not only are you skilled in playing the zither,
763
00:38:57,053 --> 00:38:59,113
but you're also good with your words.
764
00:39:00,213 --> 00:39:01,413
Thank you, Marquis Lu.
765
00:39:01,413 --> 00:39:03,273
Actually, what Seventh Miss said
766
00:39:03,493 --> 00:39:04,833
aligns perfectly with what Wenzhai
767
00:39:04,833 --> 00:39:06,063
intended, without any prior coordination.
768
00:39:06,063 --> 00:39:08,683
When Wenzhai hosted the literary contest banquet,
769
00:39:08,683 --> 00:39:09,493
he wanted to provide
770
00:39:09,493 --> 00:39:11,233
talented scholars from all over the world
771
00:39:11,233 --> 00:39:13,493
an opportunity to showcase themselves.
772
00:39:13,733 --> 00:39:14,813
He once said,
773
00:39:14,893 --> 00:39:17,693
"At the Luo family's literary contest banquet, only talent matters.
774
00:39:17,693 --> 00:39:19,553
Everything else is irrelevant."
775
00:39:20,853 --> 00:39:23,133
Mr. Sun, your words are absolutely correct.
776
00:39:23,133 --> 00:39:24,863
Old Master Luo's generous ways
777
00:39:24,893 --> 00:39:26,133
are a rare sight in this age.
778
00:39:26,133 --> 00:39:28,063
He is truly a model for us scholars.
779
00:39:35,603 --> 00:39:36,823
In that case,
780
00:39:41,883 --> 00:39:43,143
bring forth your poem.
781
00:39:48,093 --> 00:39:48,613
Yes.
782
00:40:05,133 --> 00:40:06,483
Please take a look, sir.
783
00:40:12,423 --> 00:40:14,223
The wind stirs a thousand waves.
784
00:40:14,733 --> 00:40:17,593
As the snow clears, ten thousand mountains emerge.
785
00:40:17,853 --> 00:40:19,853
My youthful ambitions soared high,
786
00:40:19,973 --> 00:40:22,363
yet tonight I'm covered in dust.
787
00:40:22,973 --> 00:40:24,903
Seeking dreams in foreign lands,
788
00:40:25,173 --> 00:40:27,303
drunk, I lie on old friends' graves.
789
00:40:28,613 --> 00:40:30,813
I rise and dance with a long sword,
790
00:40:31,253 --> 00:40:34,083
fearless to bind the azure dragon.
791
00:40:38,683 --> 00:40:40,603
Despite the passage of time,
792
00:40:40,763 --> 00:40:43,203
your youthful aspirations remain unchanged.
793
00:40:43,203 --> 00:40:44,893
You seek the spirit of youth,
794
00:40:45,253 --> 00:40:47,493
expressing the burdens in your heart.
795
00:40:49,173 --> 00:40:50,573
What noble aspirations!
796
00:40:50,973 --> 00:40:52,493
What beautiful verses!
797
00:40:54,293 --> 00:40:55,423
You flatter me, sir.
798
00:40:56,333 --> 00:40:57,303
Registrar Luo,
799
00:40:58,213 --> 00:41:00,013
the Luo family has such a talented son.
800
00:41:00,013 --> 00:41:02,483
He will surely bring glory to your family name in the future.
801
00:41:02,483 --> 00:41:05,403
Wenzhai also has a worthy successor now.
802
00:41:06,703 --> 00:41:08,633
Thank you for your kind words, sir.
803
00:41:13,013 --> 00:41:15,363
To receive such praise from Mr. Sun,
804
00:41:15,383 --> 00:41:18,113
this third young master Luo is truly remarkable.
805
00:41:23,493 --> 00:41:25,733
You are Luo Shenyuan, yes?
806
00:41:25,823 --> 00:41:27,293
Yes, sir.
807
00:41:28,693 --> 00:41:32,163
A gentleman is cautious when alone and has lofty aspirations.
808
00:41:32,933 --> 00:41:34,173
What a good name.
809
00:41:34,613 --> 00:41:36,193
When we met at the bookstore that day,
810
00:41:36,193 --> 00:41:38,343
I didn't have the chance to talk with you in depth.
811
00:41:38,343 --> 00:41:39,333
I didn't expect
812
00:41:39,693 --> 00:41:41,373
that you were a member of the Luo family.
813
00:41:41,373 --> 00:41:43,303
I failed to recognize you that day, sir.
814
00:41:43,303 --> 00:41:44,833
I have been disrespectful.
815
00:41:45,693 --> 00:41:47,133
We hit it off right away.
816
00:41:47,163 --> 00:41:48,823
Why bother with formalities?
817
00:41:49,853 --> 00:41:52,573
May I ask who your teacher is?
818
00:41:53,613 --> 00:41:55,483
I'm self-taught in my spare time.
819
00:41:56,453 --> 00:41:58,113
Third Young Master Shenyuan,
820
00:41:58,953 --> 00:42:00,953
would you like to join me in my study?
821
00:42:06,213 --> 00:42:09,013
I, student Shenyuan, pay my respects to you, Teacher.
822
00:42:09,013 --> 00:42:10,293
I am deeply grateful
823
00:42:10,453 --> 00:42:11,973
for your kindness.
824
00:42:12,493 --> 00:42:13,743
From now on, I wish to follow you
825
00:42:13,743 --> 00:42:15,073
to delve into knowledge
826
00:42:15,133 --> 00:42:16,993
and not disgrace your teachings.
827
00:42:19,173 --> 00:42:21,653
Good, good.
828
00:42:23,173 --> 00:42:24,093
Please stand up.
829
00:42:24,093 --> 00:42:29,093
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