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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,600 --> 00:00:07,400 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:07,400 --> 00:00:10,500 ♫ Have you ever heard of ♫ 3 00:00:10,500 --> 00:00:14,200 ♫ the snow mountain’s cliff ♫ 4 00:00:14,200 --> 00:00:19,700 ♫ Once left people with lingering enchantments ♫ 5 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:24,000 ♫ Legend has it ♫ 6 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:27,800 ♫ that there are treasures on it ♫ 7 00:00:27,800 --> 00:00:33,200 ♫ But there is also a hidden abyss ♫ 8 00:00:34,500 --> 00:00:38,000 ♫ The smart, foolish ♫ 9 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:41,400 ♫ and kind people ♫ 10 00:00:41,400 --> 00:00:48,200 ♫ are all people you’re familiar with ♫ 11 00:00:48,200 --> 00:00:52,000 ♫ On the mountain slope, on the cliff ♫ 12 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:55,000 ♫ on the cloudy peak ♫ 13 00:00:55,000 --> 00:01:00,500 ♫ on this secular world ♫ 14 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:18,700 ♫ Let the snowflakes swirl and flutter ♫ 15 00:01:31,400 --> 00:01:35,400 Joy of Life 16 00:01:35,400 --> 00:01:37,900 Episode 26 17 00:01:43,300 --> 00:01:45,400 Father, looking for me? 18 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:48,200 You are back. Take a seat. 19 00:01:51,800 --> 00:01:54,200 Honglu Temple's negotiation has ended. 20 00:01:54,200 --> 00:01:57,700 Be steady tomorrow when you are at the hall. 21 00:01:57,700 --> 00:02:01,200 Are you referring to the night banquet tomorrow? 22 00:02:02,240 --> 00:02:04,430 What's wrong with this meal? 23 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:08,200 Everyone knows that Northern Qi is the best when it comes to literary talent. 24 00:02:08,200 --> 00:02:11,100 Northern Qi is the best when it comes to literary talent. 25 00:02:11,100 --> 00:02:14,600 Years ago, scholars actually treated 26 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:18,000 passing the Northern Qi exams as a badge of honour. 27 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:21,400 It's since got better, but if we're talking about literary talent, 28 00:02:21,400 --> 00:02:24,600 our Southern Qing is still lagging behind. 29 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:30,300 The literary circle of Qing State is now placing their hopes on you. 30 00:02:32,800 --> 00:02:34,300 Me? 31 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:36,300 Literary circle? 32 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:40,400 That poem you wrote a few days ago, "Miles away from home" 33 00:02:40,400 --> 00:02:45,000 was evaluated by my literary officials as the top in seven words poem. 34 00:02:46,400 --> 00:02:48,600 Privately, many people are also saying, 35 00:02:48,600 --> 00:02:51,400 This youngster is outstanding. 36 00:02:51,400 --> 00:02:54,400 In the future, he will not lose to Zhuang Mohan. 37 00:02:54,400 --> 00:02:57,400 I merely wrote a poem. Isn't this too rushed? 38 00:02:57,400 --> 00:02:59,400 It's just a poem 39 00:02:59,400 --> 00:03:04,200 But the amount of literary talent in our country is really at a low. 40 00:03:04,200 --> 00:03:07,400 Even if we're flogging a dead horse, we'd still do it. 41 00:03:07,400 --> 00:03:08,400 What about me then? 42 00:03:08,400 --> 00:03:10,800 You are that dead horse. 43 00:03:10,800 --> 00:03:15,300 Hence, tomorrow night, all those people there will be watching 44 00:03:15,300 --> 00:03:20,500 me and literary giant, Zhuang Mohan, meeting each other? 45 00:03:20,500 --> 00:03:23,200 I'm not telling you to surprise anyone with your views. 46 00:03:23,200 --> 00:03:26,600 Just be stable and steady. 47 00:03:26,600 --> 00:03:28,700 This will be enough. 48 00:03:30,700 --> 00:03:32,700 Will you be going tomorrow night? 49 00:03:32,700 --> 00:03:38,200 Tomorrow's banquet was arranged for Honglu Temple and the Rites Department. 50 00:03:38,200 --> 00:03:42,600 As the Minister of Revenue, why would I go? 51 00:03:43,800 --> 00:03:47,800 Don't panic. I will give you an advice. 52 00:03:48,400 --> 00:03:50,600 With Zhuang Mohan's status, 53 00:03:50,600 --> 00:03:54,500 how could it be possible for him to gave a junior like you a hard time? 54 00:04:33,200 --> 00:04:36,300 Fan Xian will be there at tomorrow's night banquet. 55 00:04:36,300 --> 00:04:40,300 Please tell Mr Zhuang to destroy his reputation. 56 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:01,800 You hung up the red lantern. 57 00:05:01,800 --> 00:05:04,400 Uncle, after all these years, 58 00:05:04,400 --> 00:05:07,800 I have always been curious. Can you really see or not? 59 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:09,600 I hung up the red lantern. 60 00:05:09,600 --> 00:05:11,600 You even knew the color? 61 00:05:11,600 --> 00:05:13,700 It's very hard for me to explain 62 00:05:14,800 --> 00:05:17,200 how I know all these. 63 00:05:17,200 --> 00:05:19,800 But I don't rely on sight. 64 00:05:20,600 --> 00:05:22,000 You felt it? 65 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:24,200 I don't know what I should say, 66 00:05:26,200 --> 00:05:29,000 Uncle, I have always thought you are mysterious. 67 00:05:29,000 --> 00:05:32,800 Whoever dares to infuriate you, they are seeking death. 68 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:39,000 Sit, sit. 69 00:05:42,600 --> 00:05:44,600 Let's get to the point. 70 00:05:45,200 --> 00:05:48,200 His Majesty is hosting a banquet at Qi Hall tomorrow night. 71 00:05:48,200 --> 00:05:50,000 Qi Hall? 72 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,800 What has this to do with Wang Qinian? 73 00:05:51,800 --> 00:05:52,600 With who? 74 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:54,200 Wang Qinian. 75 00:05:55,400 --> 00:05:58,800 Uncle, not only do I think you are mysterious, 76 00:05:58,800 --> 00:06:01,600 Why has your mode of thinking been jumping lately? 77 00:06:01,600 --> 00:06:03,400 Mode of thinking? 78 00:06:05,600 --> 00:06:11,200 I think Qi Hall and Wang Qinian are not related to each other. 79 00:06:11,200 --> 00:06:12,200 Okay then. 80 00:06:12,200 --> 00:06:14,400 Let's get down to serious business. 81 00:06:14,400 --> 00:06:19,400 Tomorrow's banquet is for the conclusion of the negotiation between Honglu Temple and Northern Qi. 82 00:06:19,400 --> 00:06:21,600 It's also a grand event. 83 00:06:22,200 --> 00:06:24,600 Are you not going to ask why I called you here? 84 00:06:24,600 --> 00:06:27,800 If I don't ask, you won't talk? 85 00:06:29,700 --> 00:06:32,000 You make sense. 86 00:06:33,000 --> 00:06:34,590 Fine. 87 00:06:34,590 --> 00:06:37,400 Let's trespass into inner palace after tomorrow's banquet. 88 00:06:37,400 --> 00:06:39,000 You have decided? 89 00:06:39,710 --> 00:06:42,500 Once the grand event is over, it's time to relax. 90 00:06:42,500 --> 00:06:44,400 Okay, the plan won't change. 91 00:06:44,400 --> 00:06:48,200 I will divert Hong Sixiang's attention. You enter Empress Dowager's bedchamber to find the key. 92 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:49,500 There's one last question. 93 00:06:49,500 --> 00:06:52,000 I don't know where Empress Dowager kept her key. 94 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:54,600 Hence, I need time to search. 95 00:06:54,600 --> 00:06:57,900 Under her pillows, beneath the bed, there's a concealed frame. 96 00:06:57,900 --> 00:07:00,600 The important thing that you want, it's in there. 97 00:07:00,600 --> 00:07:02,400 How do you know? 98 00:07:02,400 --> 00:07:05,000 Mistress searched for it that year. 99 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:08,000 Why did my mother wanted to flip over the hidden frame of the Empress Dowager? 100 00:07:10,200 --> 00:07:12,350 "That old lady has been a widow for a long time. 101 00:07:12,350 --> 00:07:17,700 She looks serious and decent, but I wonder if she's secretly hiding romance novels." 102 00:07:20,100 --> 00:07:22,900 This is what Mistress said then. 103 00:07:23,600 --> 00:07:25,600 Just because she's interested in some "bagua" (gossip) 104 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:28,200 she searched the Empress Dowager's place? 105 00:07:28,200 --> 00:07:30,800 Although I don't know what "bagua" means, 106 00:07:30,800 --> 00:07:32,600 but you are right. 107 00:07:32,600 --> 00:07:33,800 No one found out? 108 00:07:33,800 --> 00:07:36,000 I was her look-out. 109 00:07:40,400 --> 00:07:42,000 What are you laughing at? 110 00:07:42,800 --> 00:07:45,800 I have no words to describe this. 111 00:07:45,800 --> 00:07:47,600 Describe what? 112 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:49,000 Let's not bother about this first. 113 00:07:49,000 --> 00:07:50,180 In any case, for the biggest problem, 114 00:07:50,180 --> 00:07:52,200 my mother has already helped me to solve it that year. 115 00:07:52,200 --> 00:07:55,400 As long as we can confirm where the key is now, 116 00:07:55,400 --> 00:07:57,800 I have 80 to 90 percent success rate of getting it. 117 00:07:57,800 --> 00:08:00,600 If you steal her key, I fear she will find out. 118 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:02,400 I will place a counterfeit key in there. 119 00:08:02,400 --> 00:08:05,600 You haven't even seen the real thing. How can you do a counterfeit key first? 120 00:08:05,600 --> 00:08:06,800 I have a solution for this. 121 00:08:06,800 --> 00:08:07,800 Fine. 122 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:11,000 Wait here for me tomorrow night. 123 00:08:12,300 --> 00:08:14,200 Someone seems to be here. 124 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:16,900 I made the appointment with that person. 125 00:08:16,900 --> 00:08:18,800 You made the appointment? 126 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:24,400 - Lord. - Come in. 127 00:08:24,400 --> 00:08:27,200 You called me here late in the night. What are your instructions? 128 00:08:27,200 --> 00:08:29,000 I have something to ask you. 129 00:08:29,000 --> 00:08:30,800 Lord, please ask. 130 00:08:31,500 --> 00:08:35,100 What has Qi Hall to do with you? 131 00:08:35,100 --> 00:08:37,300 It has nothing to do with me. 132 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:40,000 This is correct then. 133 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,400 What...what do you mean? 134 00:08:41,400 --> 00:08:43,200 Nothing. 135 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,600 Take a seat. 136 00:08:45,600 --> 00:08:49,000 Lord, no need to be so hospitable. I will stand instead. 137 00:08:53,900 --> 00:08:58,200 Lord, I heard you displayed your shocking power to the Northern Qi's diplomatic entourage at Honglu Temple. 138 00:08:58,200 --> 00:09:01,600 And did a great feat for Southern Qing State. 139 00:09:01,600 --> 00:09:03,800 I will join the banquet tomorrow night. 140 00:09:03,800 --> 00:09:05,000 Lord is heroic and brilliant. 141 00:09:05,000 --> 00:09:08,000 I'm always waiting for orders... is this money for me? 142 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,200 Yes. 143 00:09:09,200 --> 00:09:11,400 Thank you, Lord. 144 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:18,900 Lord, when you next reward me, use banknotes instead. 145 00:09:18,900 --> 00:09:20,400 They can be hidden. 146 00:09:20,400 --> 00:09:22,400 I'm going to trespass into the inner palace after that. 147 00:09:22,400 --> 00:09:24,000 Lord... 148 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,000 What did you say? 149 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:27,600 I said, I'm going to trespass into the inner palace. 150 00:09:27,600 --> 00:09:31,400 And then, enter Empress Dowager's bedchamber to steal a key. 151 00:09:31,400 --> 00:09:33,800 Of course, to avoid being discovered, 152 00:09:33,800 --> 00:09:36,000 I'm going to leave a counterfeit key in there. 153 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:38,300 This is probably the plan. 154 00:09:39,200 --> 00:09:40,800 You must be joking. 155 00:09:40,800 --> 00:09:41,800 I'm not. 156 00:09:41,800 --> 00:09:43,800 You are really going to do this? 157 00:09:43,800 --> 00:09:45,500 Yes. 158 00:09:47,400 --> 00:09:51,000 This is a death sentence. 159 00:09:51,000 --> 00:09:53,000 Probably so. 160 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:55,800 Why are you telling me this? 161 00:09:55,800 --> 00:09:59,400 I just said, I want a counterfeit key to be done. 162 00:09:59,400 --> 00:10:01,400 Find the best locksmith in Jingdu. 163 00:10:01,400 --> 00:10:04,200 I'm not familiar with Jingdu. I need to find someone with wide connections. 164 00:10:04,200 --> 00:10:05,800 It's you. 165 00:10:09,400 --> 00:10:11,200 If you get me involved in this, 166 00:10:11,200 --> 00:10:13,400 it's also a death sentence for me. 167 00:10:13,400 --> 00:10:15,900 You are merely helping me to find a locksmith to make a key. 168 00:10:15,900 --> 00:10:17,400 You are not aware of anything else. 169 00:10:17,400 --> 00:10:20,400 Yes. You can just publicly tell me to find a locksmith. 170 00:10:20,400 --> 00:10:22,600 Isn't that so? Why must you tell me so much stuff? 171 00:10:22,600 --> 00:10:24,400 I wanted to tell you just to make a key for me 172 00:10:24,400 --> 00:10:26,400 but this won't do. 173 00:10:26,400 --> 00:10:30,400 Wait outside the palace for me tomorrow. 174 00:10:30,400 --> 00:10:32,100 Lord. 175 00:10:35,550 --> 00:10:37,580 You are not afraid I will report you? 176 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:41,600 You trust me so much that you are placing your life in my hand? 177 00:10:41,600 --> 00:10:45,100 Of course, I trust you. You are a smart person. 178 00:10:45,100 --> 00:10:47,000 You should know, 179 00:10:47,000 --> 00:10:50,200 helping me is just taking a small risk. 180 00:10:50,200 --> 00:10:54,000 Harming me is a dead end. 181 00:10:54,600 --> 00:10:56,400 Why do you say this? 182 00:10:56,400 --> 00:10:58,500 You know how Chen Pingping treats me too. 183 00:10:58,500 --> 00:11:01,700 Head treats you as his nephew. 184 00:11:03,400 --> 00:11:05,200 Hence... 185 00:11:07,600 --> 00:11:10,000 if I report you and harm your life, 186 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:14,600 Head will definitely slash me to death a thousand times. 187 00:11:14,600 --> 00:11:17,200 I already said you are a smart person. 188 00:11:17,200 --> 00:11:19,800 Why didn't you ask him to help you instead? 189 00:11:19,800 --> 00:11:23,400 It's not convenient for certain tasks to be done by him. 190 00:11:27,200 --> 00:11:28,400 What else can I say? 191 00:11:28,400 --> 00:11:29,200 It's up to you. 192 00:11:29,200 --> 00:11:31,300 I know a few good locksmiths. 193 00:11:31,300 --> 00:11:33,700 Great. Tell him to wait for me tomorrow, 194 00:11:33,700 --> 00:11:35,000 Fine. 195 00:11:35,800 --> 00:11:39,500 Starting from today, your monthly salary will be increased by another ten taels. 196 00:11:40,200 --> 00:11:42,000 This is a death sentence for a traitor. 197 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:44,200 You are only increasing my ten taels? Do you know how little this is... 198 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:46,500 - Don't want it? - I do! 199 00:11:47,100 --> 00:11:49,900 Give me banknotes next time. 200 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:02,400 What's the time now? 201 00:12:02,400 --> 00:12:04,200 1 to 3 pm. 202 00:12:06,400 --> 00:12:09,400 Is the arrangement done for Qi Hall? 203 00:12:09,400 --> 00:12:13,200 Yes, we started the arrangement earlier for Qi Hall. 204 00:12:15,900 --> 00:12:17,800 Find a place for me there. 205 00:12:18,800 --> 00:12:21,210 But this is being done for the Rites Department and Honglu Temple. 206 00:12:21,210 --> 00:12:22,800 It's not something that important. 207 00:12:22,800 --> 00:12:24,900 Just do it. 208 00:12:24,900 --> 00:12:26,200 Yes. 209 00:12:29,000 --> 00:12:31,400 I can't wait any longer. 210 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:42,200 I've asked. Qi Hall will be open around you shi (5pm–7pm). 211 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:47,400 Your Highness, if you are eating and drinking now, 212 00:12:47,400 --> 00:12:49,700 how will you be able to eat at the banquet? 213 00:12:50,420 --> 00:12:53,790 It's just drinking and songs at this kind of banquet. 214 00:12:53,800 --> 00:12:55,800 How will I be able to eat till I'm full? 215 00:12:55,800 --> 00:12:57,000 That's right too. 216 00:12:57,000 --> 00:12:59,700 Such banquets are mostly just for show. 217 00:12:59,700 --> 00:13:02,200 Your Highness, you don't need to attend. 218 00:13:02,800 --> 00:13:04,900 Fan Xian has completed the first task given to him, 219 00:13:04,900 --> 00:13:07,700 I should congratulate him in person. 220 00:13:08,400 --> 00:13:12,700 Didn't Fan Xian already joined Crown Prince's clique? 221 00:13:16,500 --> 00:13:18,000 Who told you this? 222 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:22,600 If not, why would Crown Prince let him attend the negotiation with Northern Qi? 223 00:13:23,400 --> 00:13:25,400 For someone like Fan Xian, 224 00:13:25,400 --> 00:13:27,900 Crown Prince won't be convinced by him. 225 00:13:30,600 --> 00:13:32,990 I haven't spent much time with Fan Xian, 226 00:13:33,900 --> 00:13:35,600 but it's like meeting someone I already know well. 227 00:13:36,300 --> 00:13:40,400 Fan Xian's personality is just like mine. 228 00:13:41,350 --> 00:13:43,860 He isn't the type to serve someone else. 229 00:14:00,600 --> 00:14:03,200 How long has the Crown Prince been standing there? 230 00:14:03,200 --> 00:14:05,000 It's already been an hour. 231 00:14:05,000 --> 00:14:07,800 He's afraid that he'll wrinkle his clothing. 232 00:14:07,800 --> 00:14:09,700 What time is it? 233 00:14:09,700 --> 00:14:11,900 Your Highness, it's you shi (about 5–7pm). 234 00:14:11,900 --> 00:14:13,600 Let's head to Qi Hall. 235 00:14:13,600 --> 00:14:15,000 Yes. 236 00:14:21,400 --> 00:14:25,000 Mr Zhuang, the carriage is ready for us to set off. 237 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:27,400 I can carry your things for you. 238 00:14:41,340 --> 00:14:45,230 Sir, I've arranged everything with the locksmith. 239 00:14:46,800 --> 00:14:49,100 Great! Let's go drinking. 240 00:15:13,600 --> 00:15:16,600 Master Fan! 241 00:15:16,600 --> 00:15:17,600 Master Xin! 242 00:15:17,600 --> 00:15:20,200 - What fate (to be meeting again)! - We do seem to be fated to meet. 243 00:15:20,800 --> 00:15:23,000 Master Fan, why aren't you in your official robes? 244 00:15:23,000 --> 00:15:25,600 Isn't it just a meal? I'm not a senior official. 245 00:15:25,600 --> 00:15:28,400 Great, I'll have to drink a few more toasts to you later. 246 00:15:28,400 --> 00:15:30,600 Sirs, we're checking everyone. 247 00:15:30,600 --> 00:15:33,200 If you have any weapons on you, you can't bring it into the hall. 248 00:15:33,200 --> 00:15:35,800 Why would anyone bring any weapons here? 249 00:15:35,800 --> 00:15:37,700 Master Fan, listen... 250 00:15:37,700 --> 00:15:41,200 This music is prepared by the Ministry of Rites. 251 00:15:48,600 --> 00:15:52,000 Do needles count? An iron needle, about this long. 252 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,500 You can't bring that in. 253 00:15:57,390 --> 00:15:59,260 Hang on... 254 00:16:04,800 --> 00:16:06,600 There's nothing left. 255 00:16:06,600 --> 00:16:08,800 Master Xin, let's go. 256 00:16:09,800 --> 00:16:12,600 I've encountered assassination attempts, so I've had to be more careful. 257 00:16:12,600 --> 00:16:15,600 That's right, you should be more careful. 258 00:16:15,600 --> 00:16:17,200 Can I bring poisons with me? 259 00:16:17,200 --> 00:16:18,200 Poison?! 260 00:16:18,200 --> 00:16:20,200 No, no you can't! 261 00:16:31,900 --> 00:16:33,500 Fan Xian... 262 00:16:34,200 --> 00:16:35,800 Your Highness. 263 00:16:37,900 --> 00:16:41,600 What is going on here? 264 00:16:41,600 --> 00:16:45,400 Don't touch that! I created that poison myself, but they won't let me take it in. 265 00:16:46,450 --> 00:16:48,880 You really are Fei Jie's disciple. 266 00:16:50,300 --> 00:16:51,600 Can it kill someone? 267 00:16:51,600 --> 00:16:52,600 Of course! 268 00:16:52,600 --> 00:16:54,000 - Give me a pouch! - No way. 269 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,800 Why? 270 00:16:55,800 --> 00:16:58,000 If something happened with the emperor or the Crown Prince, 271 00:16:58,000 --> 00:17:00,000 how am I going to explain myself? 272 00:17:00,800 --> 00:17:03,800 That's true. Forget it then. 273 00:17:03,800 --> 00:17:06,430 Fan Xian, your contribution was significant this time. 274 00:17:06,430 --> 00:17:09,000 You've got a good future ahead of you. Congratulations. 275 00:17:09,000 --> 00:17:10,800 Thank you, Your Highness. 276 00:17:10,800 --> 00:17:14,200 We should be in touch more. I can help you in court as well. 277 00:17:14,200 --> 00:17:15,800 Thank you. 278 00:17:16,900 --> 00:17:18,800 Greeting the Second Prince. 279 00:17:18,800 --> 00:17:22,000 You're Wang from Hong Lu Si... 280 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,200 Xin. 281 00:17:23,200 --> 00:17:25,200 Xin Qiwu. 282 00:17:25,200 --> 00:17:27,500 I think you're in the Crown Prince's faction? 283 00:17:29,000 --> 00:17:32,400 We're all subjects of the court. All subjects. 284 00:17:33,200 --> 00:17:35,400 If you don't like being with the Crown Prince, 285 00:17:35,400 --> 00:17:37,800 then come to my faction. 286 00:17:39,800 --> 00:17:41,600 That should be it. 287 00:17:42,400 --> 00:17:44,200 Okay, that's really it now. 288 00:17:44,200 --> 00:17:45,200 Don't touch that. 289 00:17:45,200 --> 00:17:48,800 There are quite a few poisons in there that even I don't have the antidote for. 290 00:17:48,800 --> 00:17:50,400 Master Xin. 291 00:17:51,400 --> 00:17:53,200 What are you thinking about? 292 00:17:53,200 --> 00:17:57,000 Why did Second Prince come to this banquet? 293 00:17:57,000 --> 00:18:01,700 Of course, it's to recruit talented people like yourself! 294 00:18:01,700 --> 00:18:03,400 Master Fan, you're pulling my leg. 295 00:18:03,400 --> 00:18:07,800 The Second Prince was trying to recruit you. Why would he recruit me? 296 00:18:09,800 --> 00:18:14,000 Crown Prince, the Crown Prince is wise. I am truly loyal to the Crown Prince! 297 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:16,400 I will never change sides! 298 00:18:16,400 --> 00:18:18,100 Your Highness, I can testify! 299 00:18:18,100 --> 00:18:20,200 The Second Prince did try to recruit him just now 300 00:18:20,200 --> 00:18:23,000 but Master Xin was loyal and did not respond! 301 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:25,100 That's right! 302 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,800 Thank you Master Fan for your honest words. 303 00:18:33,800 --> 00:18:35,000 There's no need to be so polite with me. 304 00:18:35,000 --> 00:18:37,000 Don't worry, the Crown Prince isn't that petty. 305 00:18:37,000 --> 00:18:39,100 That's right. 306 00:18:39,100 --> 00:18:41,700 Wait... Master Fan... 307 00:18:41,700 --> 00:18:45,000 The Second Prince was clearly recruiting you. 308 00:18:45,000 --> 00:18:48,600 Why are you now speaking up to clear my name? 309 00:18:48,600 --> 00:18:50,200 It's all the same! 310 00:18:50,790 --> 00:18:53,590 It's not the same! 311 00:19:24,800 --> 00:19:27,100 The Grand Princess is here too. 312 00:19:37,600 --> 00:19:40,800 You jerk, do you still dare to face me? 313 00:19:40,800 --> 00:19:42,300 Who are you? 314 00:19:42,300 --> 00:19:45,400 Ridiculous! You attacked me the other time! 315 00:19:45,400 --> 00:19:48,200 And now you're pretending you don't know me? 316 00:19:50,500 --> 00:19:51,800 Master Guo! 317 00:19:51,800 --> 00:19:55,200 Long time no see... your injuries seem pretty much healed. That's great. 318 00:19:55,200 --> 00:19:58,000 You actually forgot about me?! 319 00:19:58,000 --> 00:20:01,600 Be careful... you sound like a resentful woman. 320 00:20:02,800 --> 00:20:03,800 You evil jerk! 321 00:20:03,800 --> 00:20:07,000 I remember everything that you've done! 322 00:20:07,000 --> 00:20:08,570 That's even worse. 323 00:20:08,600 --> 00:20:10,800 What are you doing here? What is he doing here? 324 00:20:10,800 --> 00:20:12,200 I'm a scribe in the court, 325 00:20:12,200 --> 00:20:14,800 my father is the Minister of Rites... why can't I be here? 326 00:20:14,800 --> 00:20:15,600 You can, you can... 327 00:20:15,600 --> 00:20:17,600 there's about to serve the dishes, let's go sit. 328 00:20:17,600 --> 00:20:18,600 Fan Xian, I'm telling you... 329 00:20:18,600 --> 00:20:20,700 Today, I'm going to see for myself 330 00:20:20,700 --> 00:20:24,200 how your true colours are revealed, and your reputation torn to shreds! 331 00:20:24,200 --> 00:20:26,000 Nonsense! 332 00:20:30,040 --> 00:20:31,100 Father. 333 00:20:31,100 --> 00:20:33,500 What sort of event is this? 334 00:20:33,500 --> 00:20:35,000 Go sit down! 335 00:20:36,400 --> 00:20:37,700 Yes. 336 00:20:47,000 --> 00:20:49,000 My son behaved poorly. 337 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:53,400 I hope Master Fan will be forgiving. 338 00:20:53,400 --> 00:20:55,400 Who are you? 339 00:20:55,400 --> 00:20:58,800 This is the Minister of Rites, Guo Youzhi. 340 00:20:58,800 --> 00:21:01,200 Oh, so you're the Minister! 341 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,200 Don't worry. 342 00:21:03,200 --> 00:21:06,700 Your son is cute and mischievous. I'm not angry at all. 343 00:21:21,400 --> 00:21:23,000 Okay, okay. 344 00:21:23,000 --> 00:21:25,400 Stop looking around. This is where we're sitting. 345 00:21:25,400 --> 00:21:28,200 Here, here... we sit here. 346 00:21:28,200 --> 00:21:31,000 Come, sit. 347 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,200 Sit. 348 00:21:33,200 --> 00:21:35,300 Master Fan! Sit, sit. 349 00:21:49,000 --> 00:21:50,600 Master Fan, 350 00:21:51,420 --> 00:21:54,200 Guo Baokun is also in the Crown Prince's faction. 351 00:21:54,200 --> 00:21:57,000 I think the two of you should make up. 352 00:21:57,000 --> 00:22:00,700 I don't have a problem, but look at him. 353 00:22:06,400 --> 00:22:09,200 It'll all be resolved slowly. 354 00:22:10,200 --> 00:22:12,400 Sir. Sir! 355 00:22:13,400 --> 00:22:15,400 Did you really beat him up? 356 00:22:15,400 --> 00:22:17,400 What are you talking about? 357 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:21,200 I've been reading books about morals since I was young, and I've always been obliging and polite. 358 00:22:21,200 --> 00:22:22,400 How could I beat someone up? 359 00:22:22,400 --> 00:22:26,200 You even killed a Northern Qi fighter in the street! 360 00:22:26,200 --> 00:22:28,200 This wine is pretty good. 361 00:22:31,400 --> 00:22:34,400 Right, right, it's not bad. 362 00:22:46,200 --> 00:22:48,600 Lao Xin... there are two empty seats there. 363 00:22:48,600 --> 00:22:50,600 Who are they for? 364 00:22:50,600 --> 00:22:56,400 I think it's for two prominent figures from Dong Yi City and Northern Qi. 365 00:22:56,400 --> 00:22:59,000 Northern Qi sent a scholar, Zhuang Mohan. 366 00:22:59,000 --> 00:23:01,400 Who did Dong Yi City send? 367 00:23:01,400 --> 00:23:04,000 Dong Yi City... 368 00:23:10,400 --> 00:23:13,200 Yun Zhilan (Disciple of Grandmaster Si Gujian) 369 00:23:22,800 --> 00:23:27,100 Master Fan, Master Fan, are you okay? 370 00:23:27,100 --> 00:23:29,600 Why does this person bring his sword into the hall? 371 00:23:29,600 --> 00:23:33,000 Every disciple of Si Gujian brings their sword with them wherever they go. 372 00:23:33,000 --> 00:23:34,600 He has permission from His Majesty. 373 00:23:34,600 --> 00:23:36,200 A disciple of Si Gujian? 374 00:23:36,200 --> 00:23:42,100 He's the oldest disciple of the grandmaster Si Gujian. Yun Zhilan. 375 00:23:42,100 --> 00:23:43,800 Yun Zhilan... 376 00:23:43,800 --> 00:23:47,000 The two female assassins you killed in the street 377 00:23:47,000 --> 00:23:49,600 are disciples of his. 378 00:23:49,600 --> 00:23:51,800 This time, Dong Yi City sent a delegation here 379 00:23:51,800 --> 00:23:55,000 because of that issue. 380 00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:57,300 Does he sell liquor? 381 00:23:57,300 --> 00:24:01,400 I've never heard of that. 382 00:24:01,400 --> 00:24:04,200 Why do you ask? 383 00:24:04,200 --> 00:24:06,800 His name sounds like a liquor. (TN: Hai Zhi Lan, a Chinese baijiu) 384 00:24:10,800 --> 00:24:12,600 Does it? 385 00:24:14,900 --> 00:24:19,700 Master Fan, the Grand Princess is summoning you. She has things to say. 386 00:24:29,770 --> 00:24:31,640 Come closer. 387 00:24:40,200 --> 00:24:44,800 I've been waiting for you to come and kill me these past few days. 388 00:24:44,800 --> 00:24:46,800 But why hasn't there been any movement? 389 00:24:46,800 --> 00:24:50,600 Don't be impatient, Your Highness. There could be movement at any time. 390 00:24:50,600 --> 00:24:52,800 If you swear to be loyal to me, 391 00:24:53,500 --> 00:24:56,000 I can marry Wan'er to you. 392 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:59,000 I'll give you power over the Internal Treasury too. 393 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:01,400 And even more that you might want. 394 00:25:02,230 --> 00:25:05,590 But what if I want you to be thrown out of the capital? 395 00:25:07,000 --> 00:25:11,200 A grand wish! You must try it. 396 00:25:15,780 --> 00:25:20,200 This subject will not disappoint the Princess' wish! 397 00:25:28,600 --> 00:25:31,200 Fan Xian and Auntie seem to be chatting quite happily. 398 00:25:31,200 --> 00:25:33,600 I wonder what they're talking about. 399 00:25:33,600 --> 00:25:36,000 What does that have to do with me? 400 00:25:36,600 --> 00:25:39,980 You would like to recruit Fan Xian to your side, right? 401 00:25:42,200 --> 00:25:44,200 How about us making a bet? 402 00:25:44,200 --> 00:25:48,200 Let's see who Fan Xian will support in the end. 403 00:25:51,000 --> 00:25:52,400 What are we betting on? 404 00:25:52,400 --> 00:25:54,200 Our lives? 405 00:26:01,600 --> 00:26:07,000 It seems like my joke was improper. 406 00:26:07,000 --> 00:26:09,400 Please punish me as you see fit. 407 00:26:09,400 --> 00:26:11,000 Okay. 408 00:26:20,300 --> 00:26:22,400 Zhuang Mohan is here. 409 00:26:49,550 --> 00:26:52,180 You've never met Mr Zhuang, have you? 410 00:26:53,400 --> 00:26:55,200 Maybe it's a gift from heaven, 411 00:26:55,200 --> 00:26:58,600 that Northern Qi has such a renowned literary scholar. 412 00:26:58,600 --> 00:27:02,800 He's been well-respected and established for many years. 413 00:27:08,900 --> 00:27:13,200 In some ways, he's even more powerful than our emperor. 414 00:27:13,800 --> 00:27:17,400 Carrying around literary traditions one's whole life. 415 00:27:20,700 --> 00:27:23,000 Doesn't the old man find it heavy? 416 00:27:23,000 --> 00:27:25,000 If scholars heard you, 417 00:27:25,000 --> 00:27:27,600 they'd tell you off for not respecting the virtuous. 418 00:27:27,600 --> 00:27:30,200 Why would I admit to saying that? 419 00:27:30,200 --> 00:27:33,600 I've heard that some people have placed all their hopes on you. 420 00:27:33,600 --> 00:27:37,600 I hope you can achieve the reputation of being a literary talent. 421 00:27:37,600 --> 00:27:40,600 I don't suppose the Princess has such a wish. 422 00:27:42,600 --> 00:27:46,600 All right, Mr Zhuang is here. The banquet is about to begin. 423 00:27:46,600 --> 00:27:48,800 You should go back to your seat. 424 00:27:48,800 --> 00:27:51,400 I'll take my leave. 425 00:27:52,200 --> 00:27:54,000 I've given you a chance. 426 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:56,300 You were the one who rejected it. 427 00:28:23,000 --> 00:28:26,000 The emperor has arrived! 428 00:28:27,800 --> 00:28:30,000 This way, this way... 429 00:28:43,600 --> 00:28:48,600 May the Emperor live for a thousand years! 430 00:28:51,600 --> 00:28:53,200 Rise. 431 00:28:53,800 --> 00:28:56,200 Thank you, Your Majesty! 432 00:29:01,400 --> 00:29:03,800 The emperor has reached Qinian Hall. 433 00:29:05,800 --> 00:29:10,200 All the palace maids, eunuchs and guards on shift today... 434 00:29:10,200 --> 00:29:11,400 have you checked them all out? 435 00:29:11,400 --> 00:29:12,590 Yes, they've been checked. 436 00:29:12,590 --> 00:29:15,200 They're all in the clear. No one seems suspicious. 437 00:29:15,200 --> 00:29:17,800 Has anyone acted suspiciously within the hall? 438 00:29:17,800 --> 00:29:20,800 Yes. Fan Xian. 439 00:29:20,800 --> 00:29:23,600 The guards reported that when he reached the hall, 440 00:29:23,600 --> 00:29:26,800 he had a short blade and poisons on him. 441 00:29:29,100 --> 00:29:30,200 What about Zhuang Mohan? 442 00:29:30,200 --> 00:29:33,000 Zhuang Mohan just brought a scroll to the hall. 443 00:29:33,000 --> 00:29:36,500 My people have found a chance to examine it. There's nothing hidden inside. 444 00:29:37,200 --> 00:29:40,800 I don't think Zhuang Mohan is a fighter 445 00:29:40,800 --> 00:29:44,100 so there shouldn't be any major problem. 446 00:29:44,800 --> 00:29:47,400 Yun Zhilan brought his sword into the hall? 447 00:29:47,400 --> 00:29:49,000 Yes. 448 00:29:49,000 --> 00:29:52,600 But Yun Zhilan is a disciple of Si Gujian. 449 00:29:52,600 --> 00:29:56,000 He shouldn't have any connected with Zhuang Mohan. 450 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:59,000 If Yun Zhilan were to draw his sword 451 00:29:59,000 --> 00:30:01,400 and attack the emperor, who will be responsible? 452 00:30:01,400 --> 00:30:05,300 Hong Sixiang, Eunuch Hong, is in the hall. 453 00:30:06,600 --> 00:30:09,200 Serve the dishes! 454 00:30:25,200 --> 00:30:28,000 Eunuch Hong, it's a night owl. 455 00:30:51,200 --> 00:30:52,900 Master Guo! 456 00:31:15,400 --> 00:31:17,200 Negotiation Officer Fan. 457 00:31:18,200 --> 00:31:20,600 Master Fan, he's calling you! 458 00:31:21,200 --> 00:31:22,600 Me? 459 00:31:22,600 --> 00:31:23,800 Me? Calling me what? 460 00:31:23,800 --> 00:31:27,100 You're the Tai Chang Temple's Negotiation Officer. That's your title! 461 00:31:33,200 --> 00:31:34,700 Your Majesty. 462 00:31:35,400 --> 00:31:39,700 You've never kneeled when you met me. 463 00:31:40,600 --> 00:31:44,200 I thought you'd still remain standing this time. 464 00:31:44,200 --> 00:31:47,000 Wouldn't I just be attracting the anger of the crowd then? 465 00:31:57,000 --> 00:32:02,300 Seeing the look in your eye, you seem a bit nervous? 466 00:32:02,300 --> 00:32:05,400 Your Majesty, this is such a big event. 467 00:32:05,400 --> 00:32:08,300 It's hard not to feel nervous. 468 00:32:08,980 --> 00:32:10,860 Yun Zhilan. 469 00:32:12,120 --> 00:32:16,890 He was the one who killed your two disciples. 470 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,200 I know. 471 00:32:19,200 --> 00:32:23,400 Don't be fooled by his age. He's pretty capable. 472 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:31,600 It only counts if he can kill me. 473 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:38,600 A disciple of Si Gujian is arrogant indeed! 474 00:32:48,760 --> 00:32:53,060 I understand. 475 00:32:56,520 --> 00:32:58,100 Fan Xian. 476 00:32:58,600 --> 00:33:00,600 Hong Luo Si sent a report, 477 00:33:00,600 --> 00:33:03,600 saying that you did your job well this time. 478 00:33:03,600 --> 00:33:05,800 The war started with you and ended with you. 479 00:33:05,800 --> 00:33:09,000 I don't want to shower you with praise in public. 480 00:33:09,000 --> 00:33:12,900 Come, drink a cup with me. 481 00:33:28,780 --> 00:33:31,410 Negotiation Officer Fan, please wait. 482 00:33:34,390 --> 00:33:37,180 Your Majesty, I would like to say something. 483 00:33:37,200 --> 00:33:38,000 Speak. 484 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:41,200 Apart from his courage in fighting, Fan Xian has many outstanding talents. 485 00:33:41,200 --> 00:33:43,800 I am full of praise for poetry talent. 486 00:33:43,800 --> 00:33:47,730 And now I hear that he has performed well in the talks with Northern Qi. 487 00:33:47,730 --> 00:33:50,400 I think he will be of great use. 488 00:33:51,300 --> 00:33:53,400 Get to the point! 489 00:33:55,400 --> 00:34:00,400 Why not have Fan Xian organise the imperial exams in the spring? 490 00:34:00,400 --> 00:34:04,800 It's recorded in history, that young gifted scholars advise students of the world. 491 00:34:04,800 --> 00:34:07,300 Perhaps, it's just a much told tale. 492 00:34:08,100 --> 00:34:10,600 Fan Xian has some reputation for his poetry, 493 00:34:10,600 --> 00:34:13,800 but he's still short on experience. 494 00:34:16,300 --> 00:34:18,000 Your Majesty 495 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:21,000 Although he's inexperienced, it's hard to hide his talent. 496 00:34:21,000 --> 00:34:26,400 I support the suggestion to have him organise the exams in the spring. 497 00:34:26,400 --> 00:34:29,100 What's going on? 498 00:34:33,800 --> 00:34:37,800 There's still some time before the spring. 499 00:34:37,800 --> 00:34:42,100 We can decide then. You two can return to your seats. 500 00:34:45,400 --> 00:34:50,900 Your Majesty Is this young man Fan Xian? 501 00:34:50,900 --> 00:34:53,200 Mr Zhuang, you know him too? 502 00:34:53,200 --> 00:34:54,600 I've read his poem. 503 00:34:54,600 --> 00:34:58,200 He's young, but he has some talent. 504 00:34:58,200 --> 00:35:02,000 Mr Zhuang should give him more advice. 505 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:06,200 I am a subject of Northern Qi. 506 00:35:06,200 --> 00:35:10,600 I won't say anything about politics in Southern Qing. 507 00:35:10,600 --> 00:35:13,200 But the examinations in spring 508 00:35:13,200 --> 00:35:17,200 is a major stepping stone for all scholars. 509 00:35:17,900 --> 00:35:22,000 One should be careful in choice of organiser. 510 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:24,600 Mr Zhuang is right. 511 00:35:24,600 --> 00:35:27,100 We should be very careful 512 00:35:27,100 --> 00:35:30,800 when it comes to the matter of the spring examinations. 513 00:35:39,200 --> 00:35:41,800 Mr Zhuang is an expert on the ancient classics. 514 00:35:41,800 --> 00:35:44,000 I've always admired this. 515 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:48,000 But I cannot agree with what you've just said. 516 00:35:48,700 --> 00:35:50,200 I'm just a woman, 517 00:35:50,200 --> 00:35:54,500 and I don't have much knowledge, but I've read Fan Xian's poem. 518 00:35:54,500 --> 00:35:56,200 He is very young, 519 00:35:56,200 --> 00:36:00,800 but just based on this poem, we can see the talent that he has. 520 00:36:00,800 --> 00:36:04,400 What you said just now seemed to be directed at Fan Xian. 521 00:36:04,400 --> 00:36:07,000 Could you be worried that this young man 522 00:36:07,000 --> 00:36:09,800 might become even more famous than you? 523 00:36:14,800 --> 00:36:18,000 Everyone here is a loyal subject, and learned scholars. 524 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:22,600 Of course they don't like to quarrel. 525 00:36:22,600 --> 00:36:24,600 I might not be knowledgable about the protocol, 526 00:36:24,600 --> 00:36:29,400 but I am willing to speak up for our talent in Southern Qing. 527 00:36:29,400 --> 00:36:33,000 Are you talking about that seven-line poem? 528 00:36:33,000 --> 00:36:34,600 That's right. 529 00:36:34,600 --> 00:36:39,300 Do you have any poem that is better than Fan Xian's? 530 00:36:39,300 --> 00:36:43,600 Yunrui, don't be rude in the hall. 531 00:36:45,740 --> 00:36:48,180 Mr Zhuang, a great person tolerates and forgives others. 532 00:36:48,200 --> 00:36:51,600 Don't take these words to heart. 533 00:36:56,000 --> 00:37:00,200 "Sharp wind, towering sky, apes howling mournfully; 534 00:37:00,200 --> 00:37:05,500 untouched island, white sand, birds flying in circles. 535 00:37:05,500 --> 00:37:08,700 Infinite forest, bleakly shedding leaf after leaf; 536 00:37:08,700 --> 00:37:14,000 inexhaustible river, rolling on wave after wave. 537 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:18,400 Through a thousand miles of melancholy autumn, I travel; 538 00:37:18,400 --> 00:37:23,700 carrying a hundred years of sickness, I climb to this terrace. 539 00:37:23,700 --> 00:37:29,600 Hardship and bitter regret have frosted my temples-- 540 00:37:29,600 --> 00:37:36,000 and what torments me most? Giving up wine!" 541 00:37:38,400 --> 00:37:40,700 This is a good poem. 542 00:37:40,700 --> 00:37:42,400 I've written poetry all my life, 543 00:37:42,400 --> 00:37:46,800 but not a single one can compare to this. 544 00:37:46,800 --> 00:37:50,800 So you mean that you admit defeat? 545 00:37:50,800 --> 00:37:54,000 The first four lines of this poem are very good. 546 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,800 But everyone says that 547 00:37:55,800 --> 00:37:58,600 the most amazing part of this poem are the last four lines. 548 00:37:58,600 --> 00:38:02,500 The last four lines are, of course, very well-written. 549 00:38:03,800 --> 00:38:05,600 It's a pity. 550 00:38:07,000 --> 00:38:10,200 Master Fan didn't write them. 551 00:38:10,200 --> 00:38:13,000 You mean Fan Xian plagiarised this poem? 552 00:38:14,800 --> 00:38:16,200 Yes. 553 00:38:21,000 --> 00:38:23,600 I find it strange too... 554 00:38:23,600 --> 00:38:26,800 How is he so talented? 555 00:38:27,700 --> 00:38:29,200 Fan Xian 556 00:38:30,900 --> 00:38:33,200 Do you have anything to say? 557 00:38:33,200 --> 00:38:35,400 Mr Zhuang can say whatever he wants. 558 00:38:35,400 --> 00:38:37,600 He is well-renowned, 559 00:38:37,600 --> 00:38:40,400 even if he doesn't have any evidence, his words carry weight. 560 00:38:40,400 --> 00:38:42,800 Your Majesty, I can be a witness. 561 00:38:42,800 --> 00:38:46,400 Fan Xian wrote this poem at the gathering at Prince Jing's residence. 562 00:38:46,400 --> 00:38:52,000 The court scribe Guo Baokun was there too. He can bear witness as well. 563 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,200 Is Guo Baokun here? 564 00:38:53,200 --> 00:38:54,800 I'm here. 565 00:39:01,500 --> 00:39:05,100 Did Fan Xian write this poem? 566 00:39:07,400 --> 00:39:08,700 Yes. 567 00:39:08,700 --> 00:39:12,300 In that case, Mr Zhuang is making false accusations. 568 00:39:12,300 --> 00:39:14,800 Or perhaps he was lied to by some villain. 569 00:39:14,800 --> 00:39:17,800 And that's why there was this misunderstanding. 570 00:39:22,900 --> 00:39:26,700 It's a coincidence, really. The last four lines of this poem 571 00:39:26,700 --> 00:39:31,000 were written by my teacher when he was travelling. 572 00:39:31,000 --> 00:39:34,400 Actually, such good lines 573 00:39:34,400 --> 00:39:37,600 should be known to the world. 574 00:39:37,600 --> 00:39:42,600 But Master Fan has stolen someone else's work to gain credit. 575 00:39:42,600 --> 00:39:45,000 This isn't right. 576 00:39:47,000 --> 00:39:51,800 For a scholar, virtue is as important as talent. 577 00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:55,800 The first four lines of this poem... 578 00:39:55,800 --> 00:39:58,600 Master Fan has great talent, 579 00:39:58,600 --> 00:40:01,200 and there's much to be praised. 580 00:40:01,200 --> 00:40:04,400 So why did he have to get greedy 581 00:40:04,400 --> 00:40:06,500 and steal other people's work 582 00:40:06,500 --> 00:40:09,200 to build his reputation? 583 00:40:10,450 --> 00:40:13,060 I've mulled over this again and again. 584 00:40:13,600 --> 00:40:16,600 Wondering if I should bring this matter up. 585 00:40:16,600 --> 00:40:19,300 But when I think about it carefully, 586 00:40:20,200 --> 00:40:22,400 speaking the truth 587 00:40:22,400 --> 00:40:25,800 is actually helping Master Fan to return to the right path. 588 00:40:25,800 --> 00:40:29,400 If the truth doesn't come out, there's no benefit. 589 00:40:29,400 --> 00:40:32,900 He can start to nurture his values again. 590 00:40:32,900 --> 00:40:34,700 Master Fan... 591 00:40:35,600 --> 00:40:40,400 I'm doing this out of care; there is no malicious intent. 592 00:40:40,400 --> 00:40:44,000 I hope Master Fan will reflect. 593 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:48,000 Fan Xian, do you have anything to say? 594 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:52,800 Mr Zhuang, is your teacher's family name Du? 595 00:40:52,800 --> 00:40:55,600 My teacher's family name isn't Du. 596 00:40:56,200 --> 00:40:58,100 Then there's no problem. 597 00:40:59,000 --> 00:41:02,200 Mr Zhuang has always had a reputation for respecting his teacher. 598 00:41:02,200 --> 00:41:06,500 I don't think he will use his teacher's name to make things up. 599 00:41:06,500 --> 00:41:08,800 But it's hard to tell what's in a person's heart. 600 00:41:08,800 --> 00:41:12,100 Perhaps seeing a junior growing in fame and reputation 601 00:41:12,100 --> 00:41:15,300 has led to him feeling unhappy, pushing him to make up accusations 602 00:41:15,300 --> 00:41:19,100 to ruin someone's future. 603 00:41:19,100 --> 00:41:23,700 Grand Princess Are you suspecting me of using my teacher's name 604 00:41:23,700 --> 00:41:25,500 to level false accusations? 605 00:41:25,500 --> 00:41:29,800 I wouldn't dare. But Southern Qing isn't like Northern Qi. 606 00:41:29,800 --> 00:41:32,100 We care about the rule of law here. 607 00:41:32,100 --> 00:41:35,000 If Sir would like to make an accusation 608 00:41:35,000 --> 00:41:38,900 just your word isn't enough to be taken as evidence. 609 00:41:40,600 --> 00:41:44,000 The Princess Royal is correct. 610 00:41:50,100 --> 00:41:55,200 Please look. This was handwritten by my teacher back then. 611 00:41:57,000 --> 00:42:01,400 Does this count as evidence? 612 00:42:14,800 --> 00:42:17,600 It is indeed these 4 lines. 613 00:42:35,000 --> 00:42:43,000 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com 614 00:42:55,400 --> 00:42:59,000 ♫ Life goes round and round ♫ 615 00:42:59,000 --> 00:43:02,600 ♫ In the long river of time ♫ 616 00:43:05,200 --> 00:43:08,600 ♫ Layers of memories, of many lives over ♫ 617 00:43:08,600 --> 00:43:12,900 ♫ Get stacked up ♫ 618 00:43:14,600 --> 00:43:17,200 ♫ In an intoxicating river of stars ♫ 619 00:43:17,200 --> 00:43:19,400 ♫ Before you know it, spring is over and it's almost fall again ♫ 620 00:43:19,400 --> 00:43:22,000 ♫ The swallows are gone to their wintering grounds ♫ 621 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:23,400 ♫ Who can give up the chance ♫ 622 00:43:23,400 --> 00:43:27,000 ♫ To spend this life with you? ♫ 623 00:43:27,000 --> 00:43:32,400 ♫ You have been walking around in your dream for so long ♫ 624 00:43:33,800 --> 00:43:36,400 ♫ The flowers fall from the boughs quietly ♫ 625 00:43:36,400 --> 00:43:38,600 ♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫ 626 00:43:38,600 --> 00:43:41,400 ♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫ 627 00:43:41,400 --> 00:43:43,400 ♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫ 628 00:43:43,400 --> 00:43:45,800 ♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫ 629 00:43:45,800 --> 00:43:48,200 ♫ No complaints ♫ 630 00:43:48,200 --> 00:43:52,600 ♫ It's a cold world and I still think of you as I did before ♫ 631 00:43:52,600 --> 00:43:55,700 ♫ The moon is sleepless ♫ 632 00:43:55,700 --> 00:43:57,800 ♫ Leave a warm heart ♫ 633 00:43:57,800 --> 00:44:00,400 ♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫ 634 00:44:00,400 --> 00:44:04,600 ♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains and through the fire of war ♫ 635 00:44:04,600 --> 00:44:10,900 ♫ You are always there for me ♫ 636 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:15,000 ♫ The flowers leave the boughs, quietly ♫ 637 00:44:15,000 --> 00:44:16,800 ♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫ 638 00:44:16,800 --> 00:44:19,600 ♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫ 639 00:44:19,600 --> 00:44:21,800 ♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫ 640 00:44:21,800 --> 00:44:24,200 ♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫ 641 00:44:24,200 --> 00:44:26,600 ♫ No complaints ♫ 642 00:44:26,600 --> 00:44:31,000 ♫ It's a cold world and I think of you as I did before ♫ 643 00:44:31,000 --> 00:44:34,200 ♫ The moon is sleepless ♫ 644 00:44:34,200 --> 00:44:36,200 ♫ Leave a warm heart ♫ 645 00:44:36,200 --> 00:44:39,000 ♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫ 646 00:44:39,000 --> 00:44:43,000 ♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains and through the fire of war ♫ 647 00:44:43,000 --> 00:44:52,000 ♫ You are always there for me. ♫ 52697