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(Flourished Peony)
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(Episode 25)
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I've been busy at the shop recently so I'm exhausted.
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I didn't prepare supper.
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Please forgive me, Lord Jiang.
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How do you know it's me and not Zhu Fu?
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Zhu Fu doesn't have a scent as luxurious as yours.
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You had no time to prepare supper because you were busy, huh?
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But you have time to make contact with people from the black market.
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You're getting bolder and bolder, aren't you?
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Lord Jiang, you said you treated me as a good friend
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when we left the military camp.
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Since that's the case, you should cut to the chase.
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I know that you've been wanting to avenge your mother
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and Yu Lu ever since you arrived in Chang'an.
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You've been looking for a chance to punish Liu Shen.
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However, you're going up against nobles and officials as a merchant.
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It's just like holding a candle against the wind.
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If Liu Shen finds out that you've been investigating him,
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not even I can find you if he abducts you in secret
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and throws you into the Wei River.
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How did you know?
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Chuan Yu saw the person you hired
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tailing Liu Shen when he was at the black market.
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Indeed. I do wish to expose Liu Shen
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for my mother's and Yu Lu's sake.
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But it's more than that.
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The Liu family can resort to harming the people in order to gain benefits.
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Although commoners like us don't have any power,
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we can't just allow people to do whatever they like to us.
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You may still give it a shot if you and the commoners join hands.
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But you're alone.
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It's not that I'm persuading you to pull back for safety's sake.
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I just hope that you can know your limits before proceeding.
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Lord Jiang, I understand your intention.
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I understand your concern as well.
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Don't worry.
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I'll act cautiously.
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I'll only strike when everything is in place.
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All granaries in the West Market are in cahoots with Liu Shen.
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They mixed old grains, which were supposed to be discarded, into new ones.
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A Grand Treasurer can never achieve that by himself.
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Behind Liu Shen lies a tangled web of connections.
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If one of the rotten pillars falls,
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all those above and below him will fall as well.
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What you were facing
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was never just a single corrupt official.
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Were you investigating the millet case as well?
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I suppose Liu Shen isn't the only person you wish to topple.
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I assume you wish to deal a huge blow to the mastermind behind him.
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If the case is as dangerous as you had described,
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all the more I can't just stand idly by.
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Since both of us want the crooks to be brought to justice,
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why don't we join hands?
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You may be a florist, but you're pretty full of yourself.
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How can you intervene with court affairs?
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Naturally, I can't do anything about court affairs.
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However, when it comes to punishing Liu Shen,
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we need to strike from both directions
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in order to assure our victory.
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So, in this vast and majestic Tang Dynasty,
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Lord Jiang, which do you think is higher in number? Commoners or officials?
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Naturally, it's your time to shine when it's related to court affairs.
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But when it comes to the people,
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even a commoner like me is vital.
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With me around,
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you'll have a higher chance of obtaining victory.
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Are you trying to say
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that the grievances of the people is a sharper blade than most
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and that it cannot be suppressed by just a few important officials?
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Since they like abusing their power so much,
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they shouldn't blame us for staging an act
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in order to topple them.
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Lord Ren.
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Is it nice?
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It is.
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Lord Jiang, I had no idea that Ms. He was working for you.
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That's why I believed in the rumors and gave her a harsh punishment.
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Lord Jiang, please forgive me.
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One who does not know is not guilty.
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Lord Ren, you don't need to worry.
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I wouldn't have invited you here if I did hold it against you.
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Lord Jiang, you're so magnanimous.
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I'm truly ashamed of myself.
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Moonlight Beauty is a rare sight to behold indeed.
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Lord Jiang, thank you for your grace.
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I'm truly lucky to be able to witness such a spectacular sight.
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Let me offer you a toast.
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The rarest thing about it is that it only blooms at night.
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And, it only blooms for a brief moment.
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It's not fun if I enjoy the view alone,
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you know?
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I shall excuse myself for a second.
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Everyone, please don't hold yourself back.
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Please enjoy yourselves.
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Although the millet used in the porridge was moldy,
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isn't this too quick of a reaction?
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Their bodies had become delicate due to all the pampering.
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Their digestion system cannot withstand this.
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Lord Ren, how are you doing?
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I've set up this banquet to enjoy the blooming of Moonlight Beauty.
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And now, I've missed out on it.
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Bring the cooks here.
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You must find out what the issue is!
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Yes, My Lord.
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My Lord, we've verified the cause.
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Moldy grains were mixed into the millet porridge we had tonight.
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That's why everyone was sick.
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I'm afraid there's more to it than meets the eye.
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Could it be that someone is trying to poison me?
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Talk.
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Who instructed you to do so?
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I...
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My mother was sick.
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That's why I committed this blunder.
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To save money, I didn't purchase the grains from the Northern Marketplace.
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I purchased millet from the West Market instead!
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I had no idea that the millet they sold there would be defective!
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My Lord, please spare me on account of my filial piety!
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No matter if it's someone trying to poison me
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or the fault of the granaries at the West Market,
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Magistrate Ren, please investigate the case thoroughly.
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Please give me and our colleagues
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an account.
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You have to investigate the case!
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Yes, My Lord.
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- Give me a massage. - Okay.
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Give me a massage.
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Everyone, take a look at these grains!
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The granaries sold inferior goods as if they were of good quality.
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They actually sold moldy millet!
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Everyone, look at my face.
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I was disfigured
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all because I tried using the fragrant powder made from this millet!
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As the owner of Blooming Abode,
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I have to prevent everyone from being affected by this fragrant powder
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even if I have to lose everything and have my reputation shattered!
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- That's right! - Precisely!
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Everyone, please don't worry.
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I've already issued a recall for the defective products.
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However, the true culprit is still at large!
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I have to expose this dirty merchant in front of you all!
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I bought my grains from this granary.
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I saw black spots on the grains when I was cooking.
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I thought I could wash them off.
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Could those be moldy grains?
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Precisely.
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Moldy grains are tiny.
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You won't be able to tell them apart unless you take a close look.
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That's why all of you were deceived.
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Moldy grains will damage our health if we consume them.
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That's right.
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As recorded in the medical manuals,
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the stomach is the foundation of our internal organs.
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There won't be any noticeable effects if we consume them for a few days.
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However, if we consume them for a long time,
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I'm afraid it'll ruin our health!
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It'll spell trouble for us!
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No wonder I've been having stomachaches lately.
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So, they were the culprits, huh?
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These darned dirty merchants!
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Let's head inside and demand an account from them!
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Don't!
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Everyone, please don't do this!
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Please calm down.
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We're mere commoners.
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If we start a dispute,
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they'll have the goods on us instead.
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Since the granary owner has committed a crime,
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the local authorities should arrest him.
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We just need to report this to the local authorities.
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I'm sure the Jingzhao Fu will give us an account.
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But if we don't demand a refund from him,
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if we have to wait any longer, my condition will worsen.
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- That's right. - She's right.
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Although Blooming Abode was scammed as well,
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I feel guilty for selling such defective products.
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Therefore, I've hired a physician to give out diagnoses.
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Those who had bought fragrant powder from our shop before
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will receive free stomach remedy from our shop.
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What about those who hadn't bought anything from your shop?
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Yeah. What about us?
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Even so, you guys may come for a free diagnosis.
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If you have stomach discomfort,
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Blooming Abode is willing to do a kind deed
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by selling the remedy at a cost price.
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What a kind soul.
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Thank you.
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Everyone, don't mention it.
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This is my duty.
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Please collect your medicine there.
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Next.
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Do you have stomach discomfort?
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- Here's your medicine. - Thank you.
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I'm sure it's because of the moldy grains.
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Everyone reported the case to the authorities as per your advice.
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But the Jingzhao Fu ignored all of them.
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Now, everyone is blocked outside of the building.
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Everything is proceeding as planned.
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What do you mean?
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I knew that the officials would cover up for each other.
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What I want
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is the anger in the people's hearts.
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We shall wait for the breeze to come before igniting the flame.
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This time, I'll make sure all of the sinners are scorched.
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They shall be punished at all costs.
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Excellent!
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Again.
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Dear folks,
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ladies, and gentlemen,
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I'm He Wei Fang, the owner of Blooming Abode.
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This is a huge deal concerning everyone's health.
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Please hear me out.
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I'm sure all of you have heard
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that a granary from the West Market was selling moldy grains.
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Initially, I thought it was merely one granary that did so.
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To proceed with my business,
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I made the purchase from other granaries.
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However, after I visited all of the granaries at the West Market,
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I found out that all of them had mixed moldy grains into their products!
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Everyone, take a look!
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All of these are mixed with moldy grains!
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This is a huge matter.
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However, the Jingzhao Fu isn't willing to deal with this matter!
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The officials consume expensive grains bought from the East Market!
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They don't care about the commoners at all!
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Everyone, although we're insignificant when we're separated,
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if we gather, we can form a huge force.
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As long as we gather all the moldy grains we have
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and report it to the local authorities,
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we can definitely make them investigate the case!
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The West Market will be safe again!
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If you guys don't wish to have your health ruined,
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you guys have to fight for it!
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Today, we might be having moldy grains!
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But who knows what other inferior food will we have in the future?
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It's not that simple!
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I'm just worried that we might lose our lives
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before justice is upheld!
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Dear, how could you be this timid?
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Even the female shopkeeper is more courageous than you.
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This is a huge matter that concerns our health.
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If everyone acts like you and waits for other people to act first,
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we'll be done for when they drop the matter.
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Head back and bring our grains here.
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We have to stay united. Everyone should report this to the authorities.
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Ms. He, I'll join you.
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We need to make sure the local authorities give us an account!
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Please make way.
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Thank you, miss.
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Ms. He!
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Come.
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As a fellow florist, we'll join you too!
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Thank you, Shopkeeper Lv!
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Everyone, if you guys wish to live without fear,
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let's head to the government office together and demand justice!
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Justice for the people!
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Justice for the people!
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Justice for the people!
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Justice for the people!
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Justice for the people!
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Justice for the people!
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Justice for the people!
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The moldy grains sold by the West Market are on the carts!
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We shall report this to the government office!
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Justice for the people!
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Justice for the people!
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Everyone, let's be united!
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Gather all of the moldy grains you have!
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We shall report this to the government office!
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Justice for the people!
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Gather all of your moldy grains!
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Who else has moldy grains in the house?
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Justice for the people!
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What are you guys doing
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instead of operating your businesses?
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Who's leading the commotion?
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I was the one who gathered everyone here.
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However, we aren't causing a commotion.
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If we don't do so, the government office will ignore our request.
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Those who reported the case to the local authorities
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were all rejected by the Jingzhao Fu.
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Is that so?
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You guys are getting increasingly lazy, huh?
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This concerns the lives of the people.
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How dare you guys not report this to me?
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I thought it was a minor matter.
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Magistrate Ren, please pardon me.
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I'll deal with you when we get back!
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Ms. He.
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You and I are considered old acquaintances.
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I didn't know you were a part of the Jiang Residence before this.
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Sorry for the offense.
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Today's incident is just a misunderstanding.
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Since you wish to report the case,
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you should follow me to the government office.
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This has nothing to do with Lord Jiang.
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There's no need to bring him up.
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All granaries in the West Market are selling moldy grains.
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Countless people have fallen sick because of that.
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Like everyone else, I wish to report this case to the local authorities.
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This is no longer a minor issue.
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The Three Departments should preside over this case.
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The Jingzhao Fu should stay out of this.
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How dare you?
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It's just a case of moldy grains. Why are you being so calculative?
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The imperial court has plenty of important affairs to deal with every day.
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Order will be disrupted and the state will be plunged into chaos
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if we report every minor issue to the Three Departments!
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All of you better go back!
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If you guys keep this up, I'll arrest you all
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and have you guys flogged!
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- This is unfair. - How dare he threaten the people?
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- Yeah. - This isn't our fault either.
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Confiscate the grains.
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- Confiscate them! - Yes, sir!
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Don't do it!
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These grains are our evidence.
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If you guys confiscate them without a valid reason,
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I'm afraid you guys will call off the investigation as well.
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You're a mere commoner. You don't know what's good for you.
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How dare you obstruct us from executing our duties?
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Hurry! Confiscate the grains!
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Go!
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Don't take them!
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- Don't take them! - Nobody moves!
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Don't take them!
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Return them to us!
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- Don't touch them! - Don't hurt them!
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Let go!
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Put them down!
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- Don't take them! - Don't take them!
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- Don't touch them! - Go away!
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Everyone!
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Everyone! Please hear me out!
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Why do we work hard every day?
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We do it so that our family can lead a better life!
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- That's right! - Yeah!
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The taxes we pay to the imperial court
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only increase as time goes by!
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But what do we get in return?
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We get moldy grains
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and a weak body in return!
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That's right!
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We're gathering the grains we bought with our own money!
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We're walking through the marketplace that the commoners can access!
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We didn't smash the granaries that sold these grains to us!
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We didn't beat up the merchants who sold them to us either!
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We didn't break any of the law!
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We're doing this in order to uphold justice for ourselves!
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What gives you guys the right to arrest us?
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What gives you guys the right to destroy our evidence?
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Ms. He is right!
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Even if you're an official, you can't arrest us without reason!
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- Yeah! - You have no right to do so!
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You can't arrest us without a valid reason!
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Stop shouting! Quiet!
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For the people, food is our priority.
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For the ruler, the people are his priorities.
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Although these grains are small, they're related to a major case.
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His Majesty should preside over this case!
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Please request His Majesty to preside over this case!
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His Majesty should preside over this case!
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His Majesty should preside over this case!
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His Majesty should preside over this case!
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Please request His Majesty to preside over this case!
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His Majesty should preside over this case!
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Sui Zhi, the summer flowers in your residence are extraordinary.
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They're just as beautiful as the flowers in the palace.
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Your Majesty, the flowers bloom for your sake.
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It's the flowers' fortune and my fortune
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to be able to make you smile, Your Majesty.
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As I left the palace, I heard the people discussing something.
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They said
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the granaries at the West Market were selling moldy grains,
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causing the people to be enraged.
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What exactly is going on?
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Your Majesty, such public rage is merely a rumor.
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We've never heard of such an incident.
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Seems like it's a case of misinformation, huh?
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If so, Grand Treasurer, have you never heard of
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the food poisoning incident that occurred at the Jiang Residence?
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Food poisoning incident?
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What happened?
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Your Majesty, my subordinates attended the banquet at Jiang Residence.
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They had food poisoning upon consuming the millet porridge.
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They applied for leave on the very next day.
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I heard that the servants bought millet from the West Market.
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That's why the health of the officials was jeopardized.
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The Jingzhao Fu had confirmed the cause on the next day.
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One of the granaries merely sold stale grains by accident.
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They recalled them immediately upon realizing it.
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The merchant who committed the blunder has been punished as well.
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Indeed. The local authorities have received my instructions.
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They are to investigate the case immediately
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and prevent the same mistake from happening.
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Your Majesty, you know this too.
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I often visit the West Market to admire the Huxuan dance there.
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The shops there are well-organized and orderly.
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They also sell countless rare items from foreign lands.
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The people are captivated by its brilliance.
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Why would they cause a commotion?
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Your Majesty!
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Your Majesty, you should not listen to such one-sided statements
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and pass it off as a minor incident.
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The people at the West Market were enraged by the moldy grains.
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They raised their arms and voices without fearing the local authorities!
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Your Majesty, that's how you're able to hear about the commotion.
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If we don't investigate the case,
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the rage of the people
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will flood the city one day!
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Your Majesty, not only did the moldy grains harm the people's health,
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but they've also harmed the health of our fellow officials.
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Your Majesty, please investigate the case.
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The water that bears the boat is the same that swallows it up.
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I can't afford to lose the people's trust.
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Moreover, how can my loyal subjects serve me well
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if their determination is lost?
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This is a huge case. The Three Departments shall preside over it.
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The Censor-in-Chief shall be the main official-in-charge.
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You must get to the bottom of it
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for my sake, for the people's sake,
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and for your fellow officials' sake.
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Your Majesty is wise!
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Yes, Your Majesty!
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Your Majesty,
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the Censorate isn't familiar with the marketplaces.
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Since taking office, the Grand Treasurer had worked tirelessly.
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The officials in charge of the marketplaces are his subordinates too.
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I think Lord Liu should be the main official-in-charge.
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The Censor-in-Chief should be his assistant.
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This way, Your Majesty, you can have peace of mind.
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All right.
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Sui Zhi, I shall accept your suggestion.
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Make sure to investigate the case
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to calm the hearts of the people.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Lord Liu.
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This is an important case.
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Please join me for the inspection at the West Market.
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Lord Liu has important affairs to attend to today.
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Censor-in-Chief, you can head to the West Market tomorrow morning.
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Lord Jiang, this is an urgent case.
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You should put your affairs aside for now.
447
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What if it's related to His Majesty?
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His Majesty had enough of the blooming flowers.
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He heard about the hustle and bustle of the West Market.
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He ordered me to hire several dancers to perform in the palace.
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He also instructed me to look for rare foreign trinkets.
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Lord Liu has to come with me.
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If His Majesty is upset by the fact
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that he didn't get to enjoy the Huxuan dance,
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both you and I won't be able to bear the consequences.
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Lord Liu, let's go.
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I heard that He Wei Fang was the one who caused the commotion.
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She caused the Liu family to lose our reputation.
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Lord Jiang, you took her in as your servant after she faked her death.
460
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It's obvious that she's cunning and devious.
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Lord Jiang, you mustn't let her use you again.
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To me, she's just a tool.
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She's just a lowly merchant.
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However, she caused such a huge commotion.
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And, news of it even managed to reach His Majesty.
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Lord Jiang, you mustn't be careless.
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To her, money is everything.
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She'll definitely risk her life if someone stops her from earning money.
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Moreover, she's a girl.
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She was disfigured because of the moldy grains. Of course she's enraged.
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I can forgive her for the commotion.
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As long as she keeps generating money for me,
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I can forgive her for what she did.
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Lord Jiang, I know you're magnanimous.
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But after this commotion,
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I'm afraid I might lose my position as the Grand Treasurer.
477
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Couldn't you tell that I was putting in good words for you just now?
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I've made it so that you're the main official-in-charge now.
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Lord Jiang, of course I'm grateful to you for that.
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But Lord Jiang, I hope you can keep He Wei Fang in check
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and tell her to mind her own business.
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00:26:20,461 --> 00:26:23,551
I only helped you on account of His Lordship.
483
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Lord Liu, are you telling me what to do now?
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Did you think anyone would find out about the moldy grains
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had you been competent enough to keep your dirty deeds hidden?
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Even I was implicated.
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I had diarrhea seven times in one night because of the moldy grains.
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Now, I'm weak and dehydrated. How will you compensate me for that?
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I've overstepped my boundaries.
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Lord Jiang, please be appeased.
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Once everything settles down,
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I'll definitely make an official apology with a precious gift in hand.
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I shall swallow these grievances on account of His Lordship for now.
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Lord Liu, I hope you can handle everything as soon as possible.
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Do not disappoint His Lordship due to your complacency again.
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Yes, My Lord.
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Hurry up!
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00:27:13,279 --> 00:27:14,998
Master, the local officials have dealt with the granaries.
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00:27:15,100 --> 00:27:16,581
They'll transport top-quality grains to us later.
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All right. Do it as soon as possible.
501
00:27:18,181 --> 00:27:19,181
Okay!
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00:27:20,540 --> 00:27:21,540
There's one more cart left!
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Hurry!
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00:27:26,751 --> 00:27:28,831
Even if His Majesty demands an investigation
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upon hearing about the public unrest,
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Liu Shen only needs to swap out the moldy grains for top-quality grains.
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00:27:33,540 --> 00:27:34,791
This way, he can escape unscathed.
508
00:27:35,701 --> 00:27:37,791
That's precisely what we want.
509
00:27:38,501 --> 00:27:41,232
The public unrest at the West Market is just a bait.
510
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Our true goal is to make Liu Shen panic and transport the evidence away
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before the superiors conduct an investigation.
512
00:27:48,701 --> 00:27:49,701
Indeed.
513
00:27:49,941 --> 00:27:52,672
Lord Jiang, it all falls on you whether or not you wish to assist him
514
00:27:52,820 --> 00:27:54,512
for him to get the opportunity.
515
00:27:55,580 --> 00:27:57,631
I can do my part in the imperial court.
516
00:27:58,380 --> 00:28:00,472
By then, Chuan Yu will join you.
517
00:28:00,661 --> 00:28:03,421
He shall ensure your safety while you two capture our prey.
518
00:28:06,820 --> 00:28:07,871
Get out of the way!
519
00:28:08,300 --> 00:28:09,300
Get out of the way!
520
00:28:10,300 --> 00:28:11,712
Get out of the way! Don't block us!
521
00:28:12,580 --> 00:28:13,980
- Should we act? - Get out of the way!
522
00:28:14,060 --> 00:28:15,741
- Get out of the way. - Let's wait.
523
00:28:16,005 --> 00:28:17,299
Wait for the woman and her daughter to leave.
524
00:28:17,380 --> 00:28:18,781
We don't want innocent people to get hurt.
525
00:28:19,228 --> 00:28:21,068
Hurry!
526
00:28:21,860 --> 00:28:23,192
Those at the front, get out of the way!
527
00:28:23,461 --> 00:28:24,461
Get out of the way!
528
00:28:34,421 --> 00:28:35,421
Master!
529
00:28:35,540 --> 00:28:36,752
Master, are you okay?
530
00:28:36,981 --> 00:28:38,791
- Master! - The grains!
531
00:28:41,618 --> 00:28:43,137
These are moldy grains!
532
00:28:43,221 --> 00:28:44,432
These are actually moldy grains!
533
00:28:44,741 --> 00:28:45,871
They're moldy indeed!
534
00:28:46,933 --> 00:28:48,060
Hurry!
535
00:28:48,140 --> 00:28:49,140
Hurry!
536
00:28:51,340 --> 00:28:52,472
Who said they were moldy?
537
00:28:55,620 --> 00:28:57,712
Stop it!
538
00:28:59,344 --> 00:29:01,623
- Master! - Stop it!
539
00:29:01,741 --> 00:29:02,871
Stop it!
540
00:29:03,261 --> 00:29:04,391
Hurry and escort Master out of here!
541
00:29:04,540 --> 00:29:05,712
Escort Master out of here!
542
00:29:06,540 --> 00:29:08,100
Stop it!
543
00:29:08,181 --> 00:29:09,391
Hurry and escort Master out of here!
544
00:29:11,060 --> 00:29:12,060
Stop it!
545
00:29:13,428 --> 00:29:14,467
Stop it!
546
00:29:14,580 --> 00:29:15,631
Stop it!
547
00:29:35,580 --> 00:29:36,752
Help!
548
00:29:36,981 --> 00:29:37,981
Help!
549
00:29:50,780 --> 00:29:52,591
Do not think of stealing the tribute medicine again.
550
00:29:53,181 --> 00:29:57,071
We mustn't let He Wei Fang find out that we gave her a counterfeit!
551
00:30:07,901 --> 00:30:08,901
Help!
552
00:30:09,078 --> 00:30:10,370
- Master! - Master!
553
00:30:10,461 --> 00:30:12,581
- Move out of the way! - Hurry!
554
00:30:12,661 --> 00:30:14,272
Master, give me your hand!
555
00:30:14,501 --> 00:30:16,501
Master, give me your hand!
556
00:30:22,010 --> 00:30:23,610
Master, are you okay?
557
00:30:23,718 --> 00:30:25,798
Get out of the way!
558
00:30:25,941 --> 00:30:26,941
Get out of the way!
559
00:30:27,340 --> 00:30:28,340
Get out of the way!
560
00:30:32,941 --> 00:30:33,941
Liu Shen!
561
00:30:36,100 --> 00:30:37,351
Do you confess?
562
00:30:40,300 --> 00:30:41,901
- Take him away! - Yes, sir!
563
00:30:44,941 --> 00:30:45,941
(Mother,)
564
00:30:46,421 --> 00:30:47,421
(Yu Lu,)
565
00:30:48,140 --> 00:30:49,311
(are you guys seeing this?)
566
00:30:50,580 --> 00:30:52,220
And these two as well. Take them away.
567
00:30:52,300 --> 00:30:53,300
Yes, sir!
568
00:31:15,741 --> 00:31:19,512
A coward like Liu Shen confessed everything upon entering prison.
569
00:31:19,820 --> 00:31:21,591
The Chen family bore the brunt of it.
570
00:31:21,941 --> 00:31:23,981
They saw that King Ning was observing the matter without getting involved.
571
00:31:24,221 --> 00:31:26,351
To survive, they have no choice but to rat other people out.
572
00:31:26,772 --> 00:31:27,916
The officials of Luoyang, in collusion with the vice ministers
573
00:31:28,044 --> 00:31:29,791
of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue
574
00:31:30,221 --> 00:31:32,111
had their crimes of embezzlement, bribery, land occupation,
575
00:31:32,461 --> 00:31:33,821
and position-buying exposed to the public.
576
00:31:35,380 --> 00:31:36,791
King Ning remained untouched.
577
00:31:37,421 --> 00:31:40,512
The noble families close to him took note of it.
578
00:31:40,820 --> 00:31:42,032
There will surely be murmurs of dissent.
579
00:31:43,941 --> 00:31:46,871
Many positions are vacant now that the case is solved.
580
00:31:47,380 --> 00:31:50,831
I'm sure King Ning can't stand the temptation of appointing his own men.
581
00:31:51,580 --> 00:31:54,672
Many of the people involved in the case were close to King Ning.
582
00:31:55,300 --> 00:31:56,912
He merely mentioned the names of a few,
583
00:31:57,100 --> 00:31:59,952
and he was refuted by the senior ministers and the censors.
584
00:32:00,860 --> 00:32:03,591
To avoid getting into more trouble, he has no choice but to give up.
585
00:32:03,901 --> 00:32:05,992
We've already assigned important positions to our men.
586
00:32:06,300 --> 00:32:07,752
Even if King Ning wishes to plant his men
587
00:32:08,100 --> 00:32:09,791
after everything has settled down,
588
00:32:10,100 --> 00:32:12,311
everything will be under our control.
589
00:32:15,100 --> 00:32:17,712
The tiny millet might be small,
590
00:32:18,653 --> 00:32:20,221
but it's related to the lives of the people.
591
00:32:21,261 --> 00:32:22,871
This will cut off King Ning's source of income.
592
00:32:23,261 --> 00:32:25,432
It has also cleansed the sins of Luoyang's officialdom.
593
00:32:26,100 --> 00:32:28,952
The governors are cunning old foxes. They see the wind and set the helm.
594
00:32:29,421 --> 00:32:30,631
It's literally impossible for King Ning
595
00:32:30,981 --> 00:32:34,071
to win them to his side without enough money.
596
00:32:35,540 --> 00:32:37,391
I wonder who will be the governor of the Eastern Capital?
597
00:32:38,380 --> 00:32:40,791
Naturally, it'll be Cheng Lang, your favorite student.
598
00:32:41,092 --> 00:32:43,301
With him in charge of Luoyang, the people will regain control of the land.
599
00:32:43,421 --> 00:32:44,672
Please don't worry about it.
600
00:32:48,340 --> 00:32:50,712
It's been many years since I saw him after we parted ways in Chang'an.
601
00:32:51,580 --> 00:32:55,752
I wonder when we'll have the time to enjoy tea again.
602
00:32:59,701 --> 00:33:01,831
Even if King Ning's forces are deeply rooted,
603
00:33:02,340 --> 00:33:04,512
they'll be uprooted one day.
604
00:33:06,405 --> 00:33:07,821
Master, there's no need to be disheartened.
605
00:33:09,340 --> 00:33:11,311
I just feel sorry for Cheng Lang.
606
00:33:16,780 --> 00:33:18,432
Master, you feel sorry for Cheng Lang.
607
00:33:18,901 --> 00:33:20,472
Cheng Lang feels sorry for His Majesty.
608
00:33:21,620 --> 00:33:24,032
No one feels sorry for me.
609
00:33:24,661 --> 00:33:26,032
You have San Lang.
610
00:33:26,501 --> 00:33:27,512
And Mu Dan.
611
00:33:27,901 --> 00:33:30,071
Although she's just a florist,
612
00:33:30,580 --> 00:33:33,311
she aided you in accomplishing such a risky task.
613
00:33:34,501 --> 00:33:36,311
He Wei Fang didn't do it for my sake.
614
00:33:36,820 --> 00:33:37,912
She did it for herself
615
00:33:38,501 --> 00:33:41,192
and for the merchants and the people of the city.
616
00:33:42,540 --> 00:33:47,351
Mu Dan understood that a rotten building isn't formed by a piece of wood.
617
00:33:49,580 --> 00:33:50,580
What a shame.
618
00:33:50,941 --> 00:33:52,391
If only she were a man.
619
00:33:52,860 --> 00:33:55,512
If so, I'm sure she would achieve something remarkable.
620
00:33:56,701 --> 00:33:57,992
So what if she's a woman?
621
00:33:58,860 --> 00:34:01,791
She hasn't missed a single thing she wanted to do.
622
00:34:07,540 --> 00:34:09,512
The Grand Treasurer is in huge trouble this time.
623
00:34:09,700 --> 00:34:10,700
Indeed.
624
00:34:14,140 --> 00:34:16,071
My Lord, Her Highness is infatuated with you.
625
00:34:16,660 --> 00:34:19,231
As long you're willing to mend the broken ties and renew the engagement,
626
00:34:19,540 --> 00:34:22,352
Her Highness promises that she'll definitely rescue Lord Liu.
627
00:34:25,220 --> 00:34:26,220
My son,
628
00:34:26,821 --> 00:34:28,271
stop hesitating.
629
00:34:28,781 --> 00:34:32,512
No one knows how your father is doing in prison right now!
630
00:34:33,740 --> 00:34:37,352
You went out there and pleaded for help. But did anyone help you out?
631
00:34:38,580 --> 00:34:42,671
Right now, Her Highness is the only person who can save us.
632
00:34:48,526 --> 00:34:52,912
Can you bear to see your father die in another state after being banished?
633
00:34:53,740 --> 00:34:55,032
Zi Shu!
634
00:34:55,660 --> 00:34:57,312
I'm begging you!
635
00:34:57,620 --> 00:34:59,671
Can you please save your father?
636
00:35:02,060 --> 00:35:03,512
Zi Shu!
637
00:35:11,301 --> 00:35:13,032
Zi Shu!
638
00:35:33,821 --> 00:35:36,512
You Zhen, let's get married.
639
00:35:41,700 --> 00:35:42,700
Okay.
640
00:35:45,501 --> 00:35:46,501
Does he think
641
00:35:47,100 --> 00:35:50,032
he can marry my daughter whenever he likes?
642
00:35:50,421 --> 00:35:51,992
My reputation has already been ruined.
643
00:35:52,301 --> 00:35:53,912
I cannot get married to aristocrats.
644
00:35:54,540 --> 00:35:55,792
Father, please grant me my wish.
645
00:35:55,901 --> 00:35:57,671
Who dares to criticize my daughter?
646
00:35:58,421 --> 00:36:00,059
As long as you're willing, I'll...
647
00:36:00,140 --> 00:36:02,312
If I can't get married to Liu Chang, I would rather die!
648
00:36:03,941 --> 00:36:04,941
Don't come near me!
649
00:36:07,060 --> 00:36:08,952
The Chen family has already lost their influence.
650
00:36:09,461 --> 00:36:11,671
Father, I'm sure they'll feel disheartened
651
00:36:11,821 --> 00:36:13,912
upon knowing that you're not stepping in to save them.
652
00:36:14,180 --> 00:36:16,872
They've committed countless crimes.
653
00:36:17,365 --> 00:36:20,003
If I do step in, not only will I not be able to save them,
654
00:36:20,100 --> 00:36:21,671
but I'll also be implicated instead.
655
00:36:22,100 --> 00:36:23,432
You should stay out of this.
656
00:36:23,781 --> 00:36:26,191
As for the aristocrats, I'll deal with them in my own way.
657
00:36:28,421 --> 00:36:31,472
Actions are always more convincing than words.
658
00:36:31,861 --> 00:36:34,872
Liu Shen is only guilty of embezzlement. It's not difficult to save him.
659
00:36:35,981 --> 00:36:39,472
If the other families know that you're saving Liu Shen,
660
00:36:39,700 --> 00:36:42,912
they'll know that you have their backs as long as they're loyal enough.
661
00:36:44,301 --> 00:36:46,071
This way, you can both pacify the aristocrats
662
00:36:47,341 --> 00:36:48,751
and win the people's favor.
663
00:36:54,060 --> 00:36:55,472
I'm sure Liu Chang
664
00:36:56,620 --> 00:36:58,312
instructed you to say that, right?
665
00:36:58,901 --> 00:36:59,901
That's right.
666
00:37:03,861 --> 00:37:06,671
Seems like he isn't as useless as I thought.
667
00:37:11,781 --> 00:37:12,781
Forget it.
668
00:37:14,341 --> 00:37:15,341
Put down the knife.
669
00:37:18,421 --> 00:37:19,912
Put down the knife!
670
00:37:21,060 --> 00:37:22,392
You have my permission to marry him.
671
00:37:24,301 --> 00:37:25,352
Thank you, Father!
672
00:37:32,461 --> 00:37:33,461
Get up.
673
00:37:36,501 --> 00:37:37,711
You Zhen.
674
00:37:38,301 --> 00:37:39,301
Remember this.
675
00:37:39,740 --> 00:37:42,111
Everyone can become your pawn,
676
00:37:43,060 --> 00:37:44,792
even if they aren't loyal to you.
677
00:37:46,821 --> 00:37:48,392
It's just like the head of the Chen family.
678
00:37:48,981 --> 00:37:50,271
He's too greedy.
679
00:37:50,740 --> 00:37:53,861
He was even daring enough to hide things from me.
680
00:37:55,341 --> 00:37:58,912
But to me, he was still useful.
681
00:37:59,540 --> 00:38:02,792
That's why I didn't deal with him until now.
682
00:38:03,861 --> 00:38:05,832
So, Father, you wanted to cast him away long ago?
683
00:38:09,620 --> 00:38:11,101
Tolerating one's demeanor and using them as your pawns
684
00:38:11,189 --> 00:38:12,678
are both arts that need to be perfected.
685
00:38:13,901 --> 00:38:15,551
As long as the benefits are great enough,
686
00:38:15,821 --> 00:38:19,151
there will always be people willing to be used by you.
687
00:38:21,180 --> 00:38:22,992
Head back and relay my message to Liu Zi Shu.
688
00:38:23,580 --> 00:38:27,472
Loyalty is the most important aspect if he wants to be my son-in-law.
689
00:38:28,861 --> 00:38:30,231
I may be able to tolerate him
690
00:38:30,700 --> 00:38:32,191
for canceling the marriage once,
691
00:38:32,781 --> 00:38:34,711
but he better not do it again!
692
00:38:35,781 --> 00:38:37,071
Excellent!
693
00:38:37,781 --> 00:38:38,781
Excellent!
694
00:38:50,602 --> 00:38:52,522
He deserves it!
695
00:38:52,620 --> 00:38:53,620
Look at him!
696
00:38:53,821 --> 00:38:54,821
Look at him!
697
00:38:55,180 --> 00:38:56,392
Great job!
698
00:38:57,301 --> 00:38:58,301
Flog him harder!
699
00:39:08,244 --> 00:39:11,003
Now, the West Market is in order, and the prices are just right.
700
00:39:11,101 --> 00:39:12,352
You've also gotten your revenge.
701
00:39:13,140 --> 00:39:15,472
Mu Dan, aren't you supposed to be happy?
702
00:39:17,660 --> 00:39:19,032
The people pay the taxes as per the law.
703
00:39:19,580 --> 00:39:21,992
Aren't the local authorities supposed to provide us
704
00:39:22,461 --> 00:39:23,711
with a fair marketplace?
705
00:39:25,140 --> 00:39:26,551
We would've been satisfied with
706
00:39:27,100 --> 00:39:28,832
the corrupt official's punishment like the others
707
00:39:29,220 --> 00:39:31,512
had Jiang Chang Yang not told us the truth.
708
00:39:32,021 --> 00:39:33,021
The people had no idea that the Liu family
709
00:39:33,421 --> 00:39:35,551
is establishing a marriage alliance with King Ning again.
710
00:39:35,941 --> 00:39:37,191
Liu Shen wouldn't need to be banished
711
00:39:37,660 --> 00:39:39,432
as long as King Ning gives the command.
712
00:39:40,301 --> 00:39:41,512
He's only flogged in public
713
00:39:42,021 --> 00:39:43,912
to stop the people from discussing the case any further.
714
00:39:45,260 --> 00:39:47,271
As long as Liu Chang is King Ning's son-in-law,
715
00:39:48,140 --> 00:39:50,191
his father will be spared from the harshest punishment
716
00:39:50,501 --> 00:39:52,591
no matter what heinous crimes he had committed.
717
00:39:53,381 --> 00:39:54,381
The only ones suppressed
718
00:39:55,260 --> 00:39:56,832
by the law and the local authorities
719
00:39:57,421 --> 00:39:59,271
are merchants and commoners like us.
720
00:40:03,021 --> 00:40:04,952
You said Liu Shen cared about his reputation as an official the most.
721
00:40:05,341 --> 00:40:06,992
Now, he can never be an official again.
722
00:40:07,100 --> 00:40:09,312
The mental pain he faces is much more than the physical pain he received.
723
00:40:09,540 --> 00:40:12,751
Mrs. He and Yu Lu will be appeased upon witnessing his punishment.
724
00:40:14,941 --> 00:40:17,191
And that Liu Chang, he canceled the marriage before this.
725
00:40:17,353 --> 00:40:19,282
Now, to save his family, he has no choice but to marry the princess.
726
00:40:19,353 --> 00:40:20,700
The princess has a terrible temper.
727
00:40:20,781 --> 00:40:22,952
If she marries into his family, I'm sure she'll argue with his mother.
728
00:40:23,060 --> 00:40:25,195
If so, she...
729
00:40:26,700 --> 00:40:27,700
Da Fu.
730
00:40:29,341 --> 00:40:30,341
Thank you.
731
00:40:34,981 --> 00:40:36,032
Da Fu, you're right.
732
00:40:36,901 --> 00:40:39,551
We should always look on the bright side of life.
733
00:40:40,301 --> 00:40:43,071
Liu Chang is prideful and aloof. If he marries the princess,
734
00:40:43,381 --> 00:40:45,111
the Liu family will definitely be in turmoil.
735
00:40:46,060 --> 00:40:48,111
And now, Liu Shen's future is ruined.
736
00:40:48,660 --> 00:40:50,751
They'll surely grow apart in the future.
737
00:40:51,180 --> 00:40:53,671
I believe in the ways of karma.
738
00:40:53,861 --> 00:40:56,071
Those who commit evil deeds will definitely receive retribution.
739
00:40:58,341 --> 00:40:59,341
Today's weather is great.
740
00:40:59,421 --> 00:41:00,751
Why don't I buy you a meal at Jushengnu?
741
00:41:01,540 --> 00:41:02,821
- Sure! - Let's go!
742
00:41:02,901 --> 00:41:03,901
Let's go!
743
00:41:10,901 --> 00:41:13,421
I knew you wanted to take a stroll around this area.
744
00:41:15,501 --> 00:41:16,501
Be careful.
745
00:41:17,381 --> 00:41:18,381
Don't knock into things.
746
00:41:21,397 --> 00:41:22,716
You two, mind your steps.
747
00:41:22,821 --> 00:41:24,763
Before this, you instructed real estate agents to keep an eye on it.
748
00:41:24,844 --> 00:41:27,312
You told them to notify you immediately if Fang Garden was up for sale.
749
00:41:27,620 --> 00:41:28,620
Look.
750
00:41:31,260 --> 00:41:32,392
Is Fang Garden up for sale?
751
00:41:33,301 --> 00:41:34,472
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
752
00:41:34,660 --> 00:41:35,952
I also found out about it yesterday.
753
00:41:36,226 --> 00:41:37,425
I wanted to give you a surprise.
754
00:41:37,501 --> 00:41:39,071
Now, it's a double blessing.
755
00:41:40,060 --> 00:41:41,060
How do you feel?
756
00:41:41,461 --> 00:41:42,472
Dear Da Fu,
757
00:41:42,740 --> 00:41:45,191
there's nothing more pleasantly surprising than this.
758
00:41:45,399 --> 00:41:47,898
Come on. Let's go and ask them about the price.
759
00:41:47,981 --> 00:41:48,981
Let's go.
760
00:41:48,981 --> 00:41:53,981
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