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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,030 --> 00:00:07,300 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:07,300 --> 00:00:10,660 ♫ Have you ever heard of ♫ 3 00:00:10,660 --> 00:00:13,990 ♫ the snow mountain’s cliff ♫ 4 00:00:13,990 --> 00:00:19,170 ♫ Once left people with lingering enchantments ♫ 5 00:00:20,870 --> 00:00:23,800 ♫ Legend has it ♫ 6 00:00:23,800 --> 00:00:27,670 ♫ that there are treasures on it ♫ 7 00:00:27,670 --> 00:00:33,430 ♫ But there is also a hidden abyss ♫ 8 00:00:34,390 --> 00:00:37,850 ♫ The smart, foolish ♫ 9 00:00:37,850 --> 00:00:41,390 ♫ and kind people ♫ 10 00:00:41,390 --> 00:00:47,040 ♫ are all people you’re familiar with ♫ 11 00:00:48,130 --> 00:00:52,070 ♫ On the mountain slope, on the cliff ♫ 12 00:00:52,070 --> 00:00:54,930 ♫ on the cloudy peak ♫ 13 00:00:54,930 --> 00:01:00,990 ♫ on this secular world ♫ 14 00:01:11,900 --> 00:01:18,320 ♫ Let the snowflakes swirl and flutter ♫ 15 00:01:31,050 --> 00:01:35,470 [Joy of Life] 16 00:01:35,470 --> 00:01:38,190 [Episode 23] 17 00:01:46,400 --> 00:01:48,390 You almost lost your life. 18 00:01:48,390 --> 00:01:51,270 You must know that a LeveL Nine archer can hear 19 00:01:51,270 --> 00:01:53,820 the breathing sound of another person behind the partition. 20 00:01:53,820 --> 00:01:57,700 Just by listening to voices, they can judge where I am 21 00:01:57,700 --> 00:02:02,270 and then, use the arrows to kill you. 22 00:02:02,270 --> 00:02:06,540 They can judge the breathing sound of a person behind the partition? They are extraordinary. 23 00:02:06,540 --> 00:02:09,760 They are no longer ordinary people. 24 00:02:11,670 --> 00:02:13,850 Weren't you thirsty? 25 00:02:13,850 --> 00:02:18,680 Your Majesty, seeing you is just like rain after a drought. I'm not thirsty anymore. 26 00:02:19,590 --> 00:02:21,970 You heard too. 27 00:02:21,970 --> 00:02:26,210 Starting from today, this courtyard will be guarded by soldiers. 28 00:02:26,210 --> 00:02:30,800 In the future, stop trespassing into other people's homes. 29 00:02:32,670 --> 00:02:34,010 Yes. 30 00:02:34,010 --> 00:02:35,390 Are you available tomorrow? 31 00:02:35,390 --> 00:02:37,220 I probably am. 32 00:02:37,220 --> 00:02:39,190 Come to the palace. 33 00:02:39,190 --> 00:02:43,220 The marriage between you and Wan'er is fixed. 34 00:02:43,220 --> 00:02:45,330 Wan'er grew up in the palace. 35 00:02:45,330 --> 00:02:49,010 Empress Dowager and Imperial Concubine like her very much. 36 00:02:49,010 --> 00:02:52,600 Let them meet. 37 00:02:52,600 --> 00:02:55,980 - I understand. - Fine. You can leave. 38 00:03:23,500 --> 00:03:26,980 [Taiping Courtyard] 39 00:03:34,140 --> 00:03:35,170 Commander Yan. 40 00:03:35,170 --> 00:03:36,920 I heard you killed Cheng Jushu. 41 00:03:36,920 --> 00:03:39,180 Yes. 42 00:03:39,180 --> 00:03:41,630 - You killed a Level Eight Master. - I was lucky. 43 00:03:43,270 --> 00:03:44,850 Who was the archer outside the courtyard? 44 00:03:44,850 --> 00:03:47,360 What archer? I'm not aware. 45 00:03:47,360 --> 00:03:50,670 When I ask you a question, you better give me an honest answer. 46 00:03:56,940 --> 00:03:58,660 His Majesty just said, 47 00:03:58,660 --> 00:04:01,280 if I want to leave, you must not stop me. 48 00:04:01,280 --> 00:04:04,030 Commander Yan, are you planning to defy the order? 49 00:04:10,410 --> 00:04:12,930 - I will remember you. - No need to see me off. 50 00:04:32,340 --> 00:04:33,970 Older Brother. 51 00:04:33,970 --> 00:04:35,650 What's going on? 52 00:04:36,980 --> 00:04:40,880 The archer was extremely formidable. The tree was split into half by his arrow. 53 00:04:42,220 --> 00:04:43,850 Where's Uncle Wu Zhu? 54 00:04:45,660 --> 00:04:47,460 He has gone. 55 00:04:48,260 --> 00:04:49,770 It's okay. He has always been like this. 56 00:04:49,770 --> 00:04:51,270 Did you find the key? 57 00:04:51,270 --> 00:04:54,300 No. I met His Majesty. 58 00:04:54,300 --> 00:04:58,030 His Majesty? He's here? 59 00:04:58,030 --> 00:04:59,460 He seems to know my mother very well. 60 00:04:59,460 --> 00:05:02,630 - Did you ask him? - He wasn't willing to talk. 61 00:05:03,570 --> 00:05:06,380 Let's go. Wan'er should be anxious. 62 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:14,680 Crown Prince was captured? 63 00:05:14,680 --> 00:05:18,200 Everything's fine. They were men from the Prime Minister's manor. 64 00:05:18,200 --> 00:05:20,950 Your father captured the Crown Prince? 65 00:05:20,950 --> 00:05:22,310 They captured the wrong person. 66 00:05:22,310 --> 00:05:27,350 Frankly, you are the one he wanted to probe. 67 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:36,080 He wanted to find out if you have a Grandmaster with you. 68 00:05:36,580 --> 00:05:38,340 He still suspects me. 69 00:05:38,340 --> 00:05:41,250 Third Cousin said you are not the killer. 70 00:05:41,250 --> 00:05:45,040 So, you have been hiding this from my older brother all this time. 71 00:05:46,310 --> 00:05:49,160 I will apologize when I go back. 72 00:05:49,590 --> 00:05:51,670 Take Dabao back to the Prime Minister's manor now. 73 00:05:51,670 --> 00:05:54,730 Third Cousin said, as long as I relay a message to my father, 74 00:05:54,730 --> 00:05:56,800 he will naturally know who the killer is. 75 00:05:56,800 --> 00:05:58,460 What did the Crown Prince say? 76 00:06:01,270 --> 00:06:04,190 You can't! My eyes! My eyes! 77 00:06:04,190 --> 00:06:06,460 What's wrong with your eyes? 78 00:06:06,460 --> 00:06:10,730 I tricked you, little kid. 79 00:06:10,730 --> 00:06:12,350 Fan Xian. 80 00:06:13,460 --> 00:06:16,080 Why did you follow me? 81 00:06:16,080 --> 00:06:19,590 I trust you. I believe Wan'er trusts you too. 82 00:06:19,590 --> 00:06:22,240 It's just that, she had a predicament today. 83 00:06:22,240 --> 00:06:25,170 Don't be angry with her. 84 00:06:26,520 --> 00:06:29,830 Is my love for Wan'er that unreliable? 85 00:06:33,730 --> 00:06:36,880 Don't worry. I know this very well. 86 00:06:38,940 --> 00:06:42,380 - Little kid! Little kid! - Dabao. 87 00:06:42,380 --> 00:06:44,170 - Little kid. - Dabao. 88 00:06:44,170 --> 00:06:46,640 Xiao Xian Xian, come play with us. 89 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:48,110 Dabao, I'm taking you home. 90 00:06:48,110 --> 00:06:49,840 Come down and play with us. 91 00:06:49,840 --> 00:06:52,800 It's getting late. I'm taking you home. 92 00:06:53,900 --> 00:06:55,970 Let's have a meal on another day. 93 00:06:57,790 --> 00:07:01,930 Older Sister, are you taking me home too? 94 00:07:02,590 --> 00:07:05,180 Okay. Fan Xian and I will take you home. 95 00:07:05,180 --> 00:07:08,340 Okay, let's go home then. 96 00:07:27,400 --> 00:07:30,290 Ruoruo, do me a favor. 97 00:07:30,290 --> 00:07:31,910 What is it? 98 00:07:33,530 --> 00:07:35,820 [Lin Manor] 99 00:07:53,240 --> 00:07:56,440 Those men who were dispatched to probe Fan Xian, are they back? 100 00:07:59,380 --> 00:08:02,770 Prime Minister, you don't need to reveal yourself. I will meet him. 101 00:08:02,770 --> 00:08:07,280 Thank you, Sir. Investigate thoroughly. 102 00:08:25,860 --> 00:08:27,450 Sir. 103 00:08:28,790 --> 00:08:29,690 So how? 104 00:08:29,690 --> 00:08:31,680 We caught Fan Xian and detained him in the city. 105 00:08:31,680 --> 00:08:33,690 Please take a look. 106 00:08:33,690 --> 00:08:36,370 I wanted you to probe if there's a Master with him 107 00:08:36,370 --> 00:08:38,640 and you caught him and brought him back to the city. What are you doing? 108 00:08:38,640 --> 00:08:41,940 The Master didn't show up but he could identified that we are from the Prime Minister's manor. 109 00:08:41,940 --> 00:08:43,830 He said he wanted to meet the Prime Minister. 110 00:08:43,830 --> 00:08:45,870 - Did you admit? - No. How could I have admitted? 111 00:08:45,870 --> 00:08:47,760 We detained him to await your instructions. 112 00:08:47,760 --> 00:08:49,600 This is not considered as having admitted? 113 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:51,590 I can't show myself. 114 00:08:52,540 --> 00:08:54,410 Release Fan Xian now. 115 00:08:54,410 --> 00:08:58,850 He's, after all, an official. Once this matter blows up, the Prime Minister will have a hard time explaining. 116 00:08:58,850 --> 00:09:00,920 Hello, Mr Yuan! 117 00:09:00,920 --> 00:09:03,090 Hello, Dabao. 118 00:09:03,090 --> 00:09:04,650 Let's go. Hello, Mr Yuan. 119 00:09:04,650 --> 00:09:07,520 Let's go. This is the study. 120 00:09:07,520 --> 00:09:10,590 Lord, should I release Fan Xian now? 121 00:09:10,590 --> 00:09:12,940 - Release who? - Fan Xian. 122 00:09:13,900 --> 00:09:15,780 Who's that person? 123 00:09:15,780 --> 00:09:19,030 I have never met him. Who's he? 124 00:09:19,030 --> 00:09:21,880 Who on earth did you capture?! 125 00:09:21,880 --> 00:09:24,770 Father, Xiao Xian Xian and Wan'er have left. 126 00:09:24,770 --> 00:09:26,770 Subsequently, they sat over there and chatted. 127 00:09:26,770 --> 00:09:29,110 After that, Little Kid came. 128 00:09:29,110 --> 00:09:31,070 Little Kid and I later, 129 00:09:31,070 --> 00:09:34,120 caught fishes at the river and played with water. 130 00:09:34,120 --> 00:09:36,770 That's right, we even competed. I won, Father. 131 00:09:36,770 --> 00:09:40,270 After that...we dug for bugs. 132 00:09:40,270 --> 00:09:42,800 And then...Father, look. I washed my hands. 133 00:09:42,800 --> 00:09:44,310 - They are clean. - Fine. 134 00:09:44,310 --> 00:09:45,800 Come, have some water. 135 00:09:45,800 --> 00:09:47,510 Thank you, Father. 136 00:09:50,630 --> 00:09:52,170 Father. 137 00:09:53,910 --> 00:09:57,210 There are many people dressed in white in the front of the courtyard. 138 00:09:57,210 --> 00:09:59,730 Some seems to be crying. 139 00:10:00,570 --> 00:10:04,790 - They are holding a funeral. - Holding a funeral? 140 00:10:05,820 --> 00:10:08,140 I haven't seen it yet. 141 00:10:08,650 --> 00:10:10,780 Go take a look then. 142 00:10:10,780 --> 00:10:15,610 They brought a huge chest in the front hall. 143 00:10:15,610 --> 00:10:17,600 Go and bow your head. 144 00:10:17,600 --> 00:10:19,390 Why? 145 00:10:19,390 --> 00:10:23,140 This is the custom. You need to bow. 146 00:10:24,220 --> 00:10:27,180 Xiao Xian Xian, will you go with me? 147 00:10:30,890 --> 00:10:33,160 Stay here and chat with Father then. 148 00:10:33,160 --> 00:10:35,330 When I'm back, I will look for you. 149 00:10:40,540 --> 00:10:42,100 Sit. 150 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:49,500 Why did you take Dabao home that soon? 151 00:10:53,730 --> 00:10:55,690 I heard everything from Wan'er. 152 00:10:59,140 --> 00:11:00,930 Is that so? 153 00:11:01,920 --> 00:11:04,070 I can understand. 154 00:11:04,070 --> 00:11:07,570 The animosity between close relatives should be investigated thoroughly. 155 00:11:08,730 --> 00:11:10,360 Drink your tea. 156 00:11:20,310 --> 00:11:21,730 The Crown Prince came to find me. 157 00:11:21,730 --> 00:11:25,380 He wanted me to relay a message to you. 158 00:11:25,380 --> 00:11:28,840 He said, once you have listened, you will naturally know who the killer is. 159 00:11:28,840 --> 00:11:30,900 What message? 160 00:11:30,900 --> 00:11:34,450 The killer is definitely a Grandmaster. 161 00:11:41,120 --> 00:11:44,510 Anyone close to the skills of a Grandmaster... 162 00:11:45,290 --> 00:11:48,440 The Level Nine Master could be the killer too. 163 00:11:48,440 --> 00:11:52,200 The only ones who can kill Gong'er in this kingdom, 164 00:11:53,140 --> 00:11:56,280 are possibly only those four people. 165 00:11:56,280 --> 00:11:58,730 Could there be a fifth person too? 166 00:11:58,730 --> 00:12:01,450 Definitely impossible. 167 00:12:02,650 --> 00:12:06,370 I also sent men to investigate. When this happened, 168 00:12:06,370 --> 00:12:09,480 Ye Liuyun, Ku He and Si Gujian 169 00:12:09,480 --> 00:12:11,990 were not near Jingdu. 170 00:12:12,780 --> 00:12:14,890 If my guess is right, 171 00:12:15,670 --> 00:12:20,090 it's that person in the palace who killed Gong'er. 172 00:12:20,090 --> 00:12:22,490 Who would have directed this? 173 00:12:23,080 --> 00:12:27,230 The Emperor, Empress, Empress Dowager, 174 00:12:27,230 --> 00:12:31,480 Grand Princess, Second Prince and Crown Prince are possible suspects. 175 00:12:33,770 --> 00:12:36,570 Since Crown Prince disclosed the exact details, 176 00:12:37,470 --> 00:12:39,950 perhaps, it wasn't him. 177 00:12:39,950 --> 00:12:42,600 Isn't Grand Princess the mother of Wan'er? 178 00:12:43,980 --> 00:12:49,470 That woman is crazy. 179 00:12:52,050 --> 00:12:56,310 If this is related to matters in the palace, why would the Crown Prince reveal it? 180 00:13:00,310 --> 00:13:02,000 Prime Minister. 181 00:13:12,520 --> 00:13:15,260 Why did he talk about this? 182 00:13:15,260 --> 00:13:18,780 Why don't we ask him? 183 00:13:23,230 --> 00:13:28,040 They made a mistake and caught the Crown Prince instead. 184 00:13:28,040 --> 00:13:31,530 I heard about this from Wan'er. You haven't released him yet? 185 00:13:31,530 --> 00:13:35,840 He wants to see me and you too. 186 00:13:35,840 --> 00:13:37,630 See me? 187 00:14:38,480 --> 00:14:40,210 Mr Yuan. 188 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:44,610 We kidnapped the Crown Prince? What's the punishment? 189 00:14:44,610 --> 00:14:48,400 Guard here. I won't let them punish you. 190 00:14:54,370 --> 00:14:56,440 Your Highness, I... 191 00:14:56,440 --> 00:15:01,020 no need to be discreet and to explain. I already know. 192 00:15:02,650 --> 00:15:07,480 I sent someone to deliver the elegiac couplets for Second Master. Did you receive it? 193 00:15:08,530 --> 00:15:10,600 What make you so sure that 194 00:15:10,600 --> 00:15:13,300 the killer is a Grandmaster? 195 00:15:13,300 --> 00:15:15,380 As for the documented reason for the death of Second Master, 196 00:15:15,380 --> 00:15:17,720 there are two copies with Inspection and Control Bureau. 197 00:15:17,720 --> 00:15:22,040 The copy that was sent to the palace disclosed the exact details. 198 00:15:23,780 --> 00:15:28,550 About this...why are you letting me know? 199 00:15:31,200 --> 00:15:34,220 I'm alone at the Imperial court and doesn't have any supporters. 200 00:15:34,220 --> 00:15:36,170 I want to form an alliance with you. 201 00:15:36,170 --> 00:15:39,380 Crown Prince is powerful and feared within the territorial waters. 202 00:15:39,380 --> 00:15:42,260 I'm just an insignificant person. 203 00:15:42,260 --> 00:15:46,800 How could I think of forming an alliance with you? 204 00:15:48,060 --> 00:15:52,380 You know what you are doing. There are many people pursuing at the gate. 205 00:15:52,380 --> 00:15:54,820 However, it's not only just one or six important ministers. 206 00:15:54,820 --> 00:15:58,550 Royal Father and Empress Dowager don't think highly of me. 207 00:15:58,550 --> 00:16:01,800 Second Prince is currently prestigious and more prosperous. 208 00:16:01,800 --> 00:16:04,580 Who knows when, 209 00:16:04,580 --> 00:16:07,690 my position as the Crown Prince 210 00:16:07,690 --> 00:16:10,210 will be handed over to someone else? 211 00:16:11,910 --> 00:16:14,350 What can I do? 212 00:16:14,350 --> 00:16:18,410 Prime Minister Lin commands hundreds of officials. If we form an alliance, 213 00:16:18,410 --> 00:16:20,760 there will be some chances. 214 00:16:29,720 --> 00:16:31,980 Prime Minister Lin, why are you still hesitating? 215 00:16:31,980 --> 00:16:34,850 The Second Master's death was definitely done by the palace. 216 00:16:34,850 --> 00:16:38,560 Only by joining forces, we will be able to find out the truth and the killer 217 00:16:38,560 --> 00:16:41,280 and take revenge and wipe out the hatred from your heart for Second Master. 218 00:16:41,280 --> 00:16:43,980 What if the order to kill 219 00:16:45,150 --> 00:16:47,450 was His Majesty? 220 00:16:53,760 --> 00:16:55,770 I already said, 221 00:16:55,770 --> 00:17:00,310 I will take revenge and wipe out the hatred from your heart for Second Master. 222 00:17:05,230 --> 00:17:09,710 There must be no records of our alliance. 223 00:17:09,710 --> 00:17:13,630 Of course. As long as we know this in our hearts. 224 00:17:17,360 --> 00:17:21,050 Why did you summon Fan Xian here too? 225 00:17:21,050 --> 00:17:25,530 You will definitely be using him to support you. 226 00:17:25,530 --> 00:17:27,950 What the Crown Prince means, 227 00:17:29,160 --> 00:17:32,200 Northern Qi has already seized a land in the state. 228 00:17:32,200 --> 00:17:33,980 The battle at the front line has stopped. 229 00:17:33,980 --> 00:17:37,240 The diplomatic entourage is already on its way to Peking. 230 00:17:37,240 --> 00:17:38,490 What has this to do with me? 231 00:17:38,490 --> 00:17:42,500 The reason for the war was due to your pursuit and investigation of Si Lili. 232 00:17:42,500 --> 00:17:45,790 So to say, it was due to your merit. 233 00:17:46,760 --> 00:17:48,960 Although there are disputes between us, 234 00:17:48,960 --> 00:17:52,000 but we never had any unsolved grudges. 235 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:57,180 You have talents. I'm looking for talents. Why don't we make use of this? 236 00:17:58,170 --> 00:18:01,480 The inner treasury will eventually be handed over to you. 237 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:03,170 I won't snatch it. 238 00:18:03,170 --> 00:18:06,800 Starting from today, I, Prime Minister Lin 239 00:18:06,800 --> 00:18:10,820 will assist you from behind and ensure that you will soar to the sky with achievements. 240 00:18:19,880 --> 00:18:22,940 Think carefully about this. We are both still young. 241 00:18:22,940 --> 00:18:24,690 Helping me to ascend the throne, 242 00:18:24,690 --> 00:18:29,710 it won't be always just praising the monarch. 243 00:18:34,360 --> 00:18:36,610 Keep quiet out there! 244 00:18:39,750 --> 00:18:41,520 There are no proprieties at all. 245 00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:43,970 What's going on out there? 246 00:19:07,500 --> 00:19:08,800 Are your men here to rescue you? 247 00:19:08,800 --> 00:19:10,140 It definitely can't be. 248 00:19:10,140 --> 00:19:11,630 What happened? 249 00:19:11,630 --> 00:19:14,670 Crown Prince, wait! Many died tragically out there. 250 00:19:14,670 --> 00:19:17,430 We need to confirm who the Master is. 251 00:19:23,320 --> 00:19:24,780 What are you doing? 252 00:19:24,780 --> 00:19:26,740 - Going out to take a look. - It's dangerous. 253 00:19:26,740 --> 00:19:30,630 I'm the only one who can fight. Don't tell me you want the Crown Prince to go out? 254 00:20:32,860 --> 00:20:34,210 Xie Bi'an? 255 00:20:34,210 --> 00:20:36,570 I heard you excel in literary and martial arts. 256 00:20:36,570 --> 00:20:39,100 Why don't we try fighting with swords instead? 257 00:20:39,790 --> 00:20:41,760 Don't blame him. 258 00:20:49,460 --> 00:20:54,130 Xie Bi'an is a cold person. He doesn't say anything nice to me too. 259 00:20:54,130 --> 00:20:57,280 I didn't expect you to be here. 260 00:20:57,280 --> 00:20:59,500 Me too. 261 00:21:05,570 --> 00:21:09,510 Don't listen to those people in there. They always say the right things. 262 00:21:09,510 --> 00:21:11,350 I didn't hear anything. 263 00:21:12,610 --> 00:21:14,560 Go in and take a look. 264 00:21:18,680 --> 00:21:20,970 The floor is slippery. Take care. 265 00:21:28,230 --> 00:21:32,060 I'm here to rescue you. Your Highness, please forgive me. 266 00:21:32,060 --> 00:21:34,490 What's going on with you? 267 00:21:36,140 --> 00:21:39,100 I heard the Crown Prince was abducted. I was extremely anxious 268 00:21:39,100 --> 00:21:41,550 and brought Xie Bi'an here for the rescue. 269 00:21:41,550 --> 00:21:44,690 But Crown Prince, don't worry. Those bandits out there 270 00:21:44,690 --> 00:21:48,700 have been killed by Xie Bi'an. 271 00:21:53,040 --> 00:21:55,310 Prime Minister Lin, you are here to save him too? 272 00:21:55,310 --> 00:21:57,030 I was just passing by. 273 00:21:57,030 --> 00:21:59,650 Do you know the bandits out there? 274 00:21:59,650 --> 00:22:00,880 I have never met them. 275 00:22:00,880 --> 00:22:04,720 That's good then. I was afraid Xie Bi'an took actions without distinguishing the good from bad guys. 276 00:22:04,720 --> 00:22:06,880 And killed our own people. 277 00:22:07,680 --> 00:22:11,750 Second Prince is kind and has a good heart. You are to be lauded. 278 00:22:11,750 --> 00:22:13,920 Who says so. 279 00:22:13,920 --> 00:22:16,830 Since the Crown Prince is out of danger, 280 00:22:16,830 --> 00:22:20,880 I will leave now. 281 00:22:36,120 --> 00:22:39,390 Your sword looks really pretty good. How much did you buy it for? 282 00:22:43,740 --> 00:22:45,680 Let's go. 283 00:22:46,980 --> 00:22:48,510 Great sword. 284 00:22:55,510 --> 00:22:58,370 You have our eyes on me all the time. 285 00:22:59,770 --> 00:23:03,590 Your Highness is the Crown Prince and also my brother. 286 00:23:03,590 --> 00:23:06,640 Would I dare not to try my best to protect you? 287 00:23:06,640 --> 00:23:10,170 What a deep sibling relationship. 288 00:23:10,170 --> 00:23:12,360 I'm so touched hearing that. 289 00:23:12,360 --> 00:23:14,770 It's my duty. 290 00:23:14,770 --> 00:23:16,690 But Crown Prince, Your Highness, you don't have to worry. 291 00:23:16,690 --> 00:23:20,630 I'll look out for you regarding all the affairs in Jingdu. 292 00:23:20,630 --> 00:23:24,770 Not a single thing can escape my eyes. 293 00:23:27,990 --> 00:23:30,390 Then I can relax. 294 00:23:30,390 --> 00:23:33,130 Why don't I send Your Highness back to the East Palace? 295 00:23:33,130 --> 00:23:35,150 That would be great. 296 00:23:51,120 --> 00:23:53,530 Why did Second Brother come so quickly? 297 00:23:53,530 --> 00:23:56,810 Those two are head to head against each other. 298 00:23:56,810 --> 00:23:58,380 You really plan to stand on the side of the Crown Prince? 299 00:23:58,380 --> 00:24:00,440 I'm just saying. 300 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:02,940 Just keeping a connection with both of them, so neither of them are offended. 301 00:24:02,940 --> 00:24:04,870 Right now, the Imperial Court is a mess. 302 00:24:04,870 --> 00:24:08,580 We can take this opportunity to push you up the ranks. 303 00:24:11,600 --> 00:24:15,370 This is my sincere intention, without any further doubts. 304 00:24:15,370 --> 00:24:19,550 I just don't know how much longer I have. 305 00:24:19,550 --> 00:24:22,240 But you look really healthy. 306 00:24:23,000 --> 00:24:25,080 I won't die for now. 307 00:24:25,080 --> 00:24:30,120 What I'm saying is my position. I don't know how long I can stay in this position. 308 00:24:31,370 --> 00:24:34,300 Actually, being an official and being a person is the same. 309 00:24:34,300 --> 00:24:37,180 It's like standing on top of the mountain. 310 00:24:37,180 --> 00:24:40,200 The further you walk up front, the more careful you must be. 311 00:24:40,200 --> 00:24:44,100 Otherwise, you'll be doomed eternally. 312 00:24:46,560 --> 00:24:48,590 Can you just quit yourself? 313 00:24:49,380 --> 00:24:53,340 Once you stand up there, you can't turn back. 314 00:24:53,340 --> 00:24:55,060 Prime Minister. 315 00:24:58,240 --> 00:25:01,850 They've all been killed. Not a single one was given mercy. 316 00:25:01,850 --> 00:25:04,870 Their families are all outside of the city. 317 00:25:04,870 --> 00:25:09,300 Don't collect their bodies. We can't leave any evidence behind. 318 00:25:09,300 --> 00:25:11,780 Arrange for their families to be in a safe place. 319 00:25:17,290 --> 00:25:19,690 Don't think that I'm ruthless. 320 00:25:19,690 --> 00:25:23,750 If one is soft-hearted, it will only bring harm to ourselves. 321 00:25:23,750 --> 00:25:25,340 All right. Enough. 322 00:25:25,340 --> 00:25:27,890 You've experienced a lot today. 323 00:25:27,890 --> 00:25:29,820 Go home early. 324 00:26:22,780 --> 00:26:25,780 Uncle. 325 00:26:25,780 --> 00:26:27,920 There's something troubling you. 326 00:26:27,920 --> 00:26:30,350 Too many things happened today. 327 00:26:30,350 --> 00:26:33,590 Yan Xiaoyi's superhuman's arrows, Xie Bi'an's killing mode, 328 00:26:33,590 --> 00:26:36,030 meeting the Emperor at Taiping House, 329 00:26:36,030 --> 00:26:38,720 Lin Ruofu eliminating his doubts about me. 330 00:26:38,720 --> 00:26:42,370 Also, Crown Prince and Second Prince's opposing each other with equal harshness. 331 00:26:42,370 --> 00:26:44,830 Which of these things is making you feel anxious? 332 00:26:47,560 --> 00:26:49,600 The Crown Prince is trying to get me on his side. 333 00:26:49,600 --> 00:26:53,560 Although you and I have disagreements, but there's no irreconcilable hatred between us. 334 00:26:53,560 --> 00:26:57,150 You have talent and skill, and I treasure talent. 335 00:26:57,150 --> 00:26:59,660 Why shouldn't we cooperate? 336 00:26:59,660 --> 00:27:02,230 What's the problem with that? 337 00:27:02,230 --> 00:27:05,930 We've been assuming that Lin Gong set up the Niulan Street assassination to kill me 338 00:27:05,930 --> 00:27:07,880 under the Crown Prince's orders. 339 00:27:07,880 --> 00:27:12,380 But now...he's saying there isn't any irreconcilable hatred between us. 340 00:27:12,380 --> 00:27:15,090 Maybe he thinks you don't know the truth. 341 00:27:15,090 --> 00:27:18,080 The news of Lin Gong trying to kill me has spread throughout the city. 342 00:27:18,890 --> 00:27:21,550 If it was really the Crown Prince that made the orders, 343 00:27:21,550 --> 00:27:23,980 then there's no way he would let his guard down. 344 00:27:23,980 --> 00:27:25,400 Maybe it's just all just for show. 345 00:27:25,400 --> 00:27:27,220 He specifically wanted to see me, 346 00:27:27,220 --> 00:27:30,370 and from the looks of his face, he truly wants to draw me to his side. 347 00:27:30,370 --> 00:27:31,630 So? 348 00:27:31,630 --> 00:27:34,410 So I've been thinking 349 00:27:34,410 --> 00:27:37,370 maybe the person who ordered Lin Gong to kill me 350 00:27:38,930 --> 00:27:40,880 wasn't the Crown Prince? 351 00:27:40,880 --> 00:27:42,570 Who could it be? 352 00:27:43,850 --> 00:27:46,730 I want to know who it could be too. 353 00:27:51,130 --> 00:27:55,760 If you can't think of anyone, then think about it later. 354 00:27:59,960 --> 00:28:02,940 Sometimes, I really envy your personality. 355 00:28:02,940 --> 00:28:05,980 - You can't learn it. - You're right. I sure can't. 356 00:28:05,980 --> 00:28:08,700 - Have you found the key? - No. 357 00:28:09,220 --> 00:28:12,730 Then it must be in the palace. A lot of the things that Mistress left behind 358 00:28:12,730 --> 00:28:15,060 are in the hands of the old woman. 359 00:28:15,640 --> 00:28:17,570 Which old woman? 360 00:28:19,970 --> 00:28:21,630 The Empress Dowager? 361 00:28:24,090 --> 00:28:27,770 Now that we've locked in the location, it'll be a lot easier. 362 00:28:28,290 --> 00:28:32,350 The only problem is, the Grandmaster in the palace, Hong Sixiang, 363 00:28:32,350 --> 00:28:33,680 he's by the Emperor's side. 364 00:28:33,680 --> 00:28:36,140 He stands by the side of the Empress Dowager. 365 00:28:39,330 --> 00:28:42,190 There's nothing worse than this. 366 00:29:02,060 --> 00:29:04,860 One bite from these poisonous mosquitoes is incredibly itchy. 367 00:29:04,860 --> 00:29:07,200 Yeah, you're right. 368 00:29:08,250 --> 00:29:11,330 Look at the Empress Dowager's side. There doesn't seem to be any mosquitoes. 369 00:29:11,330 --> 00:29:14,670 Eunuch Hong is there, so the poisonous insects don't even dare get close. 370 00:29:16,660 --> 00:29:20,620 - We'll do it just like today. - Like what? 371 00:29:20,620 --> 00:29:23,830 I'll stall the Grandmaster, you go inside the palace to get the key. 372 00:29:23,830 --> 00:29:28,290 Uncle, there isn't only the Grandmaster inside the palace. That Yan Xiaoyi today... 373 00:29:28,290 --> 00:29:31,320 he's the Commander of the Imperial Guards. He's always there. 374 00:29:41,080 --> 00:29:43,160 It's all in your hands. 375 00:29:43,160 --> 00:29:44,290 You trust me that much? 376 00:29:44,290 --> 00:29:48,380 There's no one else in this world I can trust, but you. 377 00:29:54,260 --> 00:29:55,840 Uncle. 378 00:29:57,420 --> 00:30:00,820 Have you ever felt lonely? 379 00:30:00,820 --> 00:30:02,230 No. 380 00:30:02,230 --> 00:30:05,620 How about after Mother died? Also no? 381 00:30:07,100 --> 00:30:08,640 No. 382 00:30:11,710 --> 00:30:14,080 When you get old, 383 00:30:14,080 --> 00:30:15,930 I'll be by your side. 384 00:30:16,490 --> 00:30:18,470 I probably won't get old. 385 00:30:20,020 --> 00:30:23,570 Then when I get old, you accompany me. 386 00:30:23,570 --> 00:30:27,070 If you still think that way by then, sure 387 00:30:27,070 --> 00:30:28,490 sure. 388 00:30:29,550 --> 00:30:31,850 Up till now, 389 00:30:31,850 --> 00:30:34,760 from the start of my memories, the first person I saw was you. 390 00:30:34,760 --> 00:30:40,430 Maybe the last person I see will also be you. 391 00:30:41,990 --> 00:30:44,650 Maybe you still won't age by then. 392 00:30:49,270 --> 00:30:52,060 Shouldn't we talk about going to the palace to find the key? 393 00:30:55,360 --> 00:30:58,380 Yeah. Let's continue. 394 00:31:05,500 --> 00:31:08,680 The question now is, do you know the bedchamber of Empress Dowager? 395 00:31:08,680 --> 00:31:10,960 I don't. 396 00:31:10,960 --> 00:31:14,800 Find the opportunity to enter the palace and remember the route well. 397 00:31:14,800 --> 00:31:16,160 What a coincidence. 398 00:31:16,160 --> 00:31:19,340 I'm going to the palace tomorrow. 399 00:31:19,340 --> 00:31:22,460 Fine. Remember to look at the route. 400 00:31:22,460 --> 00:31:25,030 Is there nothing in this world that can surprise you? 401 00:31:25,030 --> 00:31:26,290 None. 402 00:31:26,290 --> 00:31:29,840 Fine, you are amazing. 403 00:31:29,840 --> 00:31:33,410 There are no further words to express my respect for you. 404 00:31:33,410 --> 00:31:36,900 Uncle, don't you think the weather is dry in Jingdu? 405 00:31:36,900 --> 00:31:39,860 Fortunately, I have a pair of skillful hands to create a humidifier. 406 00:31:39,860 --> 00:31:42,050 - The mechanical structure, hydraulics... - Someone's here. 407 00:31:42,050 --> 00:31:43,400 Who is it? 408 00:31:59,290 --> 00:32:02,620 - Why are you here? - Ruoruo left the door open for me. 409 00:32:08,540 --> 00:32:10,400 What is that? 410 00:32:12,650 --> 00:32:17,480 The weather is dry in Jingdu and can't be compared to Danzhou. Hence, I created a humidifier. 411 00:32:17,480 --> 00:32:19,910 Humidifier? 412 00:32:25,940 --> 00:32:28,540 Is there something you came to find me for? 413 00:32:29,400 --> 00:32:32,050 The stars are really beautiful tonight. 414 00:32:32,050 --> 00:32:35,140 I want to invite you to stargaze with me. 415 00:32:49,030 --> 00:32:51,970 I lived in the palace since I was young. 416 00:32:51,970 --> 00:32:55,570 It wasn't convenient for my parents to come visit. 417 00:32:55,570 --> 00:32:57,900 Every night, 418 00:32:57,900 --> 00:33:01,470 I would stay in a big room all by myself. 419 00:33:02,240 --> 00:33:04,520 Since then, 420 00:33:05,290 --> 00:33:08,140 I really like to watch the stars. 421 00:33:08,140 --> 00:33:10,440 Because other than the stars, 422 00:33:10,440 --> 00:33:13,110 there wasn't anything else to see. 423 00:33:32,900 --> 00:33:35,100 Plus, this illness I have... 424 00:33:36,600 --> 00:33:40,600 this tuberculosis, is sometimes good, sometimes bad. 425 00:33:40,600 --> 00:33:42,600 I think... 426 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:46,800 I may die anytime. 427 00:33:46,800 --> 00:33:50,900 In the day, I talk to people with a smile, 428 00:33:51,600 --> 00:33:54,600 but I'm actually so scared inside. 429 00:33:56,800 --> 00:33:58,800 I'm here, 430 00:33:58,800 --> 00:34:01,090 so you won't die. 431 00:34:02,100 --> 00:34:04,600 I'm afraid to be close with others 432 00:34:04,600 --> 00:34:06,900 because I'm scared that 433 00:34:07,800 --> 00:34:10,400 one day I'll die because of my illness, 434 00:34:10,400 --> 00:34:13,000 and they'll be sad. 435 00:34:14,800 --> 00:34:17,000 But in reality, 436 00:34:17,000 --> 00:34:20,400 no one is willing to be close with me. 437 00:34:20,400 --> 00:34:23,200 After all, I'm an illegitimate child. 438 00:34:23,200 --> 00:34:26,000 I'm also an illegitimate child. 439 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,800 But you're different. 440 00:34:27,800 --> 00:34:30,200 You've seen so many things, 441 00:34:30,980 --> 00:34:34,020 but I could only be locked inside the palace. 442 00:34:35,000 --> 00:34:39,400 I once heard, our lives 443 00:34:39,400 --> 00:34:42,000 are like walking on a path. 444 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:46,400 We continuously meet different people, and part ways with them. 445 00:34:46,400 --> 00:34:49,000 I'm so envious. 446 00:34:51,350 --> 00:34:53,420 The path I've been on 447 00:34:54,300 --> 00:34:56,600 has only been me. 448 00:34:56,600 --> 00:34:59,700 I've never met anyone else. 449 00:35:00,600 --> 00:35:03,200 I can only 450 00:35:04,400 --> 00:35:07,300 walk forward all by myself. 451 00:35:09,400 --> 00:35:11,400 I thought 452 00:35:13,000 --> 00:35:16,000 I would keep walking alone until my death. 453 00:35:18,300 --> 00:35:23,000 I never thought you would appear. 454 00:35:25,800 --> 00:35:30,000 Fan Xian, the feeling of having someone by my side 455 00:35:30,950 --> 00:35:32,860 is so great. 456 00:35:37,200 --> 00:35:39,600 I will always be by your side. 457 00:35:41,000 --> 00:35:43,600 However, I'm really scared. 458 00:35:43,600 --> 00:35:46,200 I'm really scared you'll leave me one day. 459 00:35:46,200 --> 00:35:48,600 Then I'll be by myself again. 460 00:35:48,600 --> 00:35:51,400 You won't be alone anymore. 461 00:35:58,600 --> 00:36:00,400 Sorry. 462 00:36:01,200 --> 00:36:05,400 I lied to you today during the outing. 463 00:36:05,400 --> 00:36:09,600 I didn't tell you my father wanted to test you. 464 00:36:10,940 --> 00:36:13,580 I don't know how to apologize for this, 465 00:36:13,600 --> 00:36:15,600 nor do I know how I should compensate you. 466 00:36:15,600 --> 00:36:19,800 So, I could only secretly escape out here, 467 00:36:19,800 --> 00:36:25,100 sit here and watch the stars with you. 468 00:36:26,500 --> 00:36:32,700 Look, aren't the stars tonight especially beautiful? 469 00:36:38,600 --> 00:36:40,400 They are beautiful. 470 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:46,600 In my heart, 471 00:36:46,600 --> 00:36:51,000 this is the most beautiful and valuable thing. 472 00:36:51,000 --> 00:36:56,100 Other than this, I don't know what else I can give you. 473 00:37:07,500 --> 00:37:10,200 You've given me all the stars in the sky. 474 00:37:11,000 --> 00:37:14,400 Other than that, I don't want anything. 475 00:37:17,600 --> 00:37:20,600 I won't lie to you anymore. 476 00:37:24,400 --> 00:37:26,300 Me too. 477 00:37:27,000 --> 00:37:32,000 From today onwards, I won't lie to you anymore. 478 00:37:39,350 --> 00:37:41,370 Look. 479 00:37:43,810 --> 00:37:46,200 They're not as pretty as you. 480 00:37:55,020 --> 00:38:00,330 A sea of people is just like the multiple stars in the night sky. 481 00:38:03,300 --> 00:38:07,200 These few days, I kept thinking of the story you told me 482 00:38:07,200 --> 00:38:10,200 about the 100 cherry blossoms. 483 00:38:10,200 --> 00:38:14,000 I feel the regrets of the love between the young girl and boy. 484 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:16,300 Until now, 485 00:38:17,100 --> 00:38:21,400 I finally understand why you told me this story. 486 00:38:21,400 --> 00:38:25,000 Because being able to meet each other in this sea of people 487 00:38:25,000 --> 00:38:28,400 is not an easy thing. 488 00:38:31,400 --> 00:38:34,000 You don't want us to miss out on each other. 489 00:38:37,600 --> 00:38:42,200 We definitely won't miss out on each other. 490 00:39:05,600 --> 00:39:08,000 Why don't you let me hug you before I leave? 491 00:39:53,600 --> 00:39:56,400 [Fan Mansion] 492 00:40:15,790 --> 00:40:19,650 There's a decree from the palace. You are summoned to enter the palace. 493 00:40:21,600 --> 00:40:23,600 Who? 494 00:40:23,600 --> 00:40:27,900 It's the Empress Dowager who wants to see you in the palace. 495 00:40:29,600 --> 00:40:31,300 You? 496 00:40:32,200 --> 00:40:34,000 Go with him this time. 497 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,000 Okay. 498 00:40:35,000 --> 00:40:37,100 Ruoruo, why don't you come too? 499 00:40:38,200 --> 00:40:42,200 Your sister never liked these situations. 500 00:40:42,200 --> 00:40:44,300 I'm willing to go. 501 00:40:48,760 --> 00:40:50,910 Then it's decided. 502 00:40:51,600 --> 00:40:53,800 I'm willing to go too. 503 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:03,800 I don't want to go. I don't like these kinds of situations. 504 00:41:07,400 --> 00:41:10,000 When we enter the palace later, help me remember the routes of the different palaces. 505 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:12,600 Help me remember the details. 506 00:41:12,600 --> 00:41:14,800 I may need to break into the palace. 507 00:41:14,800 --> 00:41:17,200 Then I'll remember all the details. 508 00:41:17,200 --> 00:41:18,800 You're not scared? 509 00:41:18,800 --> 00:41:21,200 I'll help you with whatever you want to do. 510 00:41:28,800 --> 00:41:30,800 What's the point of you going? 511 00:41:32,190 --> 00:41:35,560 Can you ask for a word from Her Highness? 512 00:41:35,600 --> 00:41:36,600 What words? 513 00:41:36,600 --> 00:41:38,800 Isn't our Danbo Bookstore about to open? 514 00:41:38,800 --> 00:41:41,200 If we can get an inscription from the Royal family, 515 00:41:41,200 --> 00:41:43,400 then we'd be "Royal Danbo Bookstore"! 516 00:41:43,400 --> 00:41:45,900 By then, we will be swarming with customers. 517 00:41:45,900 --> 00:41:47,600 We are already from the royal family. What do you mean? 518 00:41:47,600 --> 00:41:51,400 Then we don't need "Danbo!" We're opening this bookstore to earn money anyways! 519 00:41:51,400 --> 00:41:54,800 In my opinion, we should call it "Big Profits" bookstore. 520 00:42:01,400 --> 00:42:03,000 No. 521 00:42:04,900 --> 00:42:07,400 Remember to request that word from her. 522 00:42:07,400 --> 00:42:09,000 Don't forget! 523 00:42:09,000 --> 00:42:10,600 Brother! 524 00:42:23,800 --> 00:42:25,400 It's been a while, 525 00:42:25,400 --> 00:42:28,600 yet Madam still has that elegant charm. 526 00:42:28,600 --> 00:42:30,800 You still speak kind words all the time. 527 00:42:30,800 --> 00:42:33,200 Who is looking for our Xian'er today? 528 00:42:33,200 --> 00:42:35,400 Those who watched the princess grew up, 529 00:42:35,400 --> 00:42:38,300 wants to meet Master Fan Xian. 530 00:42:38,300 --> 00:42:41,400 Also, the Empress Dowager wants to see him. 531 00:42:41,400 --> 00:42:44,800 But, that will have to wait till after lunch. 532 00:42:44,800 --> 00:42:46,400 Where are we going first? 533 00:42:46,400 --> 00:42:50,800 Madam is here. You should go to Imperial Consort Yi's place first. 534 00:42:50,800 --> 00:42:53,000 How about the Queen then? 535 00:42:55,000 --> 00:43:03,000 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com 536 00:43:15,400 --> 00:43:18,800 ♫ Life goes round and round ♫ 537 00:43:18,800 --> 00:43:22,600 ♫ In the long river of time ♫ 538 00:43:25,200 --> 00:43:28,400 ♫ Layers of memories, of many lives over ♫ 539 00:43:28,400 --> 00:43:32,600 ♫ Get stacked up ♫ 540 00:43:34,340 --> 00:43:37,000 ♫ In an intoxicating river of stars ♫ 541 00:43:37,000 --> 00:43:39,200 ♫ Before you know it, spring is over and it's almost fall again ♫ 542 00:43:39,200 --> 00:43:41,800 ♫ The swallows are gone to their wintering grounds ♫ 543 00:43:41,800 --> 00:43:43,400 ♫ Who can give up the chance ♫ 544 00:43:43,400 --> 00:43:46,800 ♫ To spend this life with you? ♫ 545 00:43:46,800 --> 00:43:52,200 ♫ You have been walking around in your dream for so long ♫ 546 00:43:53,800 --> 00:43:56,400 ♫ The flowers fall from the boughs quietly ♫ 547 00:43:56,400 --> 00:43:58,400 ♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫ 548 00:43:58,400 --> 00:44:01,200 ♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫ 549 00:44:01,200 --> 00:44:03,200 ♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫ 550 00:44:03,200 --> 00:44:05,620 ♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫ 551 00:44:05,620 --> 00:44:08,000 ♫ No complaints ♫ 552 00:44:08,000 --> 00:44:12,400 ♫ It's a cold world and I still think of you as I did before ♫ 553 00:44:12,400 --> 00:44:15,600 ♫ The moon is sleepless ♫ 554 00:44:15,600 --> 00:44:17,600 ♫ Leave a warm heart ♫ 555 00:44:17,600 --> 00:44:20,300 ♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫ 556 00:44:20,300 --> 00:44:21,880 ♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains ♫ 557 00:44:21,880 --> 00:44:24,600 ♫ Through the fire of war ♫ 558 00:44:24,600 --> 00:44:31,800 ♫ You are always there for me ♫ 559 00:44:31,800 --> 00:44:34,800 ♫ The flowers leave the boughs, quietly ♫ 560 00:44:34,800 --> 00:44:36,770 ♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫ 561 00:44:36,770 --> 00:44:39,600 ♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫ 562 00:44:39,600 --> 00:44:41,800 ♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫ 563 00:44:41,800 --> 00:44:43,990 ♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫ 564 00:44:43,990 --> 00:44:46,400 ♫ No complaints ♫ 565 00:44:46,400 --> 00:44:50,800 ♫ It's a cold world and I think of you as I did before ♫ 566 00:44:50,800 --> 00:44:54,000 ♫ The moon is sleepless ♫ 567 00:44:54,000 --> 00:44:56,000 ♫ Leave a warm heart ♫ 568 00:44:56,000 --> 00:44:58,800 ♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫ 569 00:44:58,800 --> 00:45:03,000 ♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains and through the fire of war ♫ 570 00:45:03,000 --> 00:45:11,400 ♫ You are always there for me. ♫ 46959