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♪Roaming freely
through the cycles of time♪
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♪In an ardent and liberated soul♪
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♪Over thorny roads,
across treacherous heights♪
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♪With whom do I travel along?♪
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♪I'm willing to brave
life's twists and turns♪
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♪For the well-being of people♪
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♪Still embracing the original innocence♪
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♪Promises made, heard and fulfilled♪
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♪And it reaches far and wide♪
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♪I will shine like stars
in the dark night♪
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♪And stride through fate's ups and downs,
leaning toward the sun♪
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♪Moments turn into eternity,
fleeting years become forever♪
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♪Despite the long journey ahead,
the light within never dims♪
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♪Because someone is waiting for me♪
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♪And they will shape the dream
to completion♪
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=The Legend of Zhuohua=
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(Adapted from "She Was Once
a Playful Soul" by Sui Yu Er An)
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=Episode 36=
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(This is a work of fiction.)
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Quit peeking!
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Ow!
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Serve you right!
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Look at Prince Regent!
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I'm telling you!
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If I hadn't married you,
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I could have been an official.
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Right. Right.
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Yes, you are right.
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Go back and cook!
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Do you hear me?
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Yes. Yes.
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Stop right there.
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I can cook for you, too.
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After seeing your dumplings,
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I highly doubt you can cook.
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Come.
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Look at the festive curtains
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and the red lanterns.
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You were busy for the past few days
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to set them up?
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Why, Official Mu?
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Do you want to get married?
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Me? No!
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I just thought that this empty courtyard
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could use some decoration.
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But Juli
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made it look this festive.
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I like it.
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Festivity means happiness.
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It's a nice view.
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Is this
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for me?
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Think of it as a betrothal token.
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It might look a bit crude, though.
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I like it.
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You're wearing it now?
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No!
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It's not elegant enough
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for a man of your status.
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I don't mind it.
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I do.
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Everyone knows
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our relationship now.
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It's embarrassing
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to let everyone see
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how bad my handicraft is.
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Yummy!
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Have a drumstick,
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Zhimo.
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You didn't eat at all.
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This prawn is good, too.
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Have some.
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It's all good food here.
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Why aren't you eating?
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Maybe he doesn't want to dirty his robe.
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Is it that expensive?
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Yes.
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Why don't you frame it and worship it?
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Oh, I forgot to tell you.
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Young Lady once wanted to sew
His Lordship a robe.
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But she is so bad at sewing
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that a bolt of fabric
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was turned
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into a piece of cloth.
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In the end, she settled with a purse.
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Eat up.
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Zhijian, why aren't you eating?
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I am.
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These ducks look succulent.
I shall roast them.
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No! These are the betrothal ducks
Young Lady gives to His Lordship.
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You can't roast them!
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Calm down.
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Get back here!
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Get back here!
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If I knew you meant to marry me,
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I wouldn't have been this humble
in front of others.
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Why, Lord Ding?
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Do you regret it now?
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You know my heart belongs to you.
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Why would I regret it?
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When did it happen?
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I am caught unaware.
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Now,
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everyone in the capital knows
we're together.
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Is that not enough?
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You're being pedantic here,
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Lord Ding.
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♪Standing on heights
with a shared aspiration♪
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♪Can travel farther
than just two consensual hearts♪
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♪Looking back at this world
after a long journey♪
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You must be bullying me,
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Lord Ding.
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♪The dedicated nights we toil together♪
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Feel free to bully me, too.
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♪Regardless of challenges
and hardships♪
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Can I?
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Of course.
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♪I'm lucky to have you,
even if the journey recurs♪
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♪Your endless beauty♪
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♪Accompanies me through my years♪
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♪Countless words and expressions♪
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♪Cannot compare to our shared journey♪
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♪Your endless beauty♪
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♪Surpasses even the palaces of heaven♪
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♪With you by my side♪
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♪I quietly wait
for challenges to fade away♪
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♪For our good old times♪
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♪I wish to trade my arduous journey
for a wish♪
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♪The journey is long♪
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♪Can I be spared more time?♪
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♪Wondrous scenery♪
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♪Is beyond moving poems♪
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♪Before all beauties ebb away♪
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♪I want to safeguard my little wish♪
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♪The fleeting moments
throughout the day♪
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♪And also the tranquil ages♪
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(Ministry of Revenue)
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What's happening?
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(Geez, that Lord Ding.)
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(Now that we have done everything,)
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(he has grown cocky.)
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Official Mu.
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His Majesty summoned you.
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His Majesty?
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(Wende Hall)
Greetings, Your Majesty.
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Rise.
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How may I help you, Your Majesty?
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I summoned you in regard
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to certain queries I have
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concerning the Ministry of Revenue.
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Your Majesty,
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is there a problem with the ledger?
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Take a seat.
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I dare not.
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We'll speak when you're seated.
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Thank you, Your Majesty.
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Zhijian.
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Yes, My Lord?
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Why hasn't Official Mu come back?
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She was summoned by His Majesty
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and has not returned.
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She hasn't returned yet?
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Yes.
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It's been four hours now.
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Your Majesty,
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it is getting late.
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Do you still have queries
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regarding...
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Yes, it is late.
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It's time to eat.
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Thank you so much, Official Mu.
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Why don't you have dinner here
before leaving?
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Official Mu will have dinner with me.
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Tell the Imperial Kitchen
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to prepare more Huaizhou specialties.
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Noted.
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Your Majesty,
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I'm afraid this is inappropriate.
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How so?
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I am hungry.
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After dinner,
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we can continue the discussion.
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But I...
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Your Majesty,
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Prince Regent demands an audience.
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Prince Regent?
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Tell him I'm occupied.
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I will see him later.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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My Lord,
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are you here to pick me up?
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I heard
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that His Majesty kept you in Wende Hall
for four hours.
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He had some queries
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about the ledger.
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You are not jealous, are you?
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Of course not.
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However,
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isn't it unfair to make you work
till late?
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His Majesty saw
that it was around dinnertime,
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so he asked me to stay for dinner.
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You're uncharacteristically petty today.
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Isn't it our job
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as ministers
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to help His Majesty?
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"Petty"?
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How am I petty?
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You are jealous.
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Just admit it.
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They say a hero is often undone
by a belle.
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Even
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a man of integrity like my uncle
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is no exception.
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The seed has been sowed.
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We can only wait
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till
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His Majesty and my uncle become enemies.
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Wise strategy, Your Highness.
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You wish to speak?
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Your Highness,
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it has been days
since Official Shen's last visit.
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Indeed.
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(Shen's Residence)
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Are you still mad?
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There, there.
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Don't be mad now.
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Jinghong.
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I might have a family,
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but I am not the favorite.
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Grandaunt might dote on me,
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♪Unveiling the affections
hidden in the eyes♪
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but she doesn't understand me.
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You
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are the only one
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♪Moonlight illuminates the path
once traveled♪
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who truly understands me.
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♪Two souls of different echelons unite♪
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♪Deeply in love, yet distanced♪
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♪Throughout life, we shall not part♪
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♪In the embrace of fleeting time♪
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♪Earthly romance is but transient♪
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♪Time slips away♪
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♪That heartbreaking moment♪
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When are you going to forgive me?
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♪I wonder what your answer will be♪
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♪Again, someone weeps over farewells♪
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♪At the edge of fate♪
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♪A poignant heart cries
in the gnawing loneliness♪
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♪I ponder why love in mirage
still hurts♪
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♪Untimely, the evening sun
never meets the morning fog♪
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♪Time collapses♪
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♪Old memories are piercing me♪
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♪Losing grasp of my love♪
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♪Turning back,
I realize I'm at a dead end♪
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♪Earthly romance is but transient♪
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♪Time slips away♪
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♪That heartbreaking moment♪
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♪I wonder what your answer will be♪
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♪Again, someone weeps over farewells♪
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♪At the edge of fate♪
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♪A poignant heart cries
in the gnawing loneliness♪
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Your Highness.
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♪Earthly romance is but transient♪
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You should go back.
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♪Time slips away♪
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♪I long for you dearly♪
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♪How do you accept it?♪
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♪The sound of the wind is like
the desperate cries from the jackdaw♪
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♪This regret comes from deep sorrow♪
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♪A reticent heart withers in loneliness♪
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♪In this age of love,
I would readily shield you♪
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♪From the storms♪
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♪Watch as bruises and scars♪
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♪Fade into distant pasts♪
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♪Who doesn't want a happy ending?♪
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♪But you and I are now separated♪
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♪In loneliness we lament
what could have been♪
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Official Shen is ungrateful!
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You've already came to him,
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and yet, he turned you down.
281
00:17:49,360 --> 00:17:50,120
Your Highness?
282
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Unlike others, I still have use
283
00:17:55,080 --> 00:17:56,080
of Shen Jinghong.
284
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What makes Official Shen so special?
285
00:18:02,640 --> 00:18:03,800
Indeed. What's so special about him?
286
00:18:10,860 --> 00:18:13,010
(Xuanzheng Hall)
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Minister of Personnel
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00:18:15,600 --> 00:18:16,930
is an important position.
289
00:18:17,320 --> 00:18:18,840
Uncle, your remark
290
00:18:19,490 --> 00:18:21,280
might be too judgmental.
291
00:18:21,690 --> 00:18:22,450
Your Majesty,
292
00:18:23,120 --> 00:18:25,560
while Shen Jinghong is a director
in the Ministry of Personnel,
293
00:18:26,040 --> 00:18:28,040
his experience and capability
294
00:18:28,530 --> 00:18:30,840
do not suffice to fit
the role of a minister.
295
00:18:31,730 --> 00:18:32,600
I believe
296
00:18:33,170 --> 00:18:34,450
the Vice Minister of Rites
297
00:18:35,010 --> 00:18:36,530
is a better candidate
298
00:18:37,080 --> 00:18:38,120
than Official Shen
299
00:18:38,560 --> 00:18:41,880
due to his stable personality
and vast experience.
300
00:18:42,800 --> 00:18:44,250
Lu Yao is a veteran,
301
00:18:44,970 --> 00:18:46,450
but he is advanced in age.
302
00:18:47,250 --> 00:18:48,530
He might not have the stamina
for the role.
303
00:18:50,010 --> 00:18:51,280
Besides, the older generation
304
00:18:51,640 --> 00:18:53,080
is often set in their ways.
305
00:18:54,930 --> 00:18:57,170
We need new blood and new ideas.
306
00:18:57,360 --> 00:19:00,690
Your Majesty, even a fine steed
307
00:19:01,040 --> 00:19:02,930
will need a guide
to tell it where to gallop.
308
00:19:03,360 --> 00:19:05,690
Official Shen is indeed promising,
309
00:19:06,320 --> 00:19:08,450
but his young age
310
00:19:08,880 --> 00:19:10,490
means that he lacks patience.
311
00:19:10,730 --> 00:19:11,880
He needs more polishing
312
00:19:12,360 --> 00:19:13,970
to assume the role.
313
00:19:15,640 --> 00:19:16,600
Besides,
314
00:19:16,930 --> 00:19:20,120
I heard that Official Shen frequents
315
00:19:20,250 --> 00:19:21,360
the Xiaoqin Pleasure House.
316
00:19:21,970 --> 00:19:23,450
An indulgent individual
317
00:19:23,840 --> 00:19:26,490
cannot be a wise minister.
318
00:19:30,530 --> 00:19:31,490
Don't worry, Your Highness.
319
00:19:31,880 --> 00:19:33,450
Official Shen will surely be
320
00:19:33,770 --> 00:19:35,490
the Minister of Personnel.
321
00:19:37,840 --> 00:19:38,530
No.
322
00:19:39,970 --> 00:19:42,320
I want all of you
to back Prince Regent's suggestion
323
00:19:42,600 --> 00:19:43,600
and support Vice Minister Lu.
324
00:19:47,170 --> 00:19:47,880
Your Highness.
325
00:19:48,490 --> 00:19:49,880
Why?
326
00:19:51,730 --> 00:19:53,530
I want His Majesty to see
327
00:19:54,280 --> 00:19:56,690
the true color of Prince Regent.
328
00:19:57,600 --> 00:19:58,930
To protect him.
329
00:20:05,930 --> 00:20:06,690
Your Majesty,
330
00:20:07,560 --> 00:20:09,560
I agree with Prince Regent.
331
00:20:09,970 --> 00:20:11,640
Vice Minister Lu
332
00:20:11,800 --> 00:20:14,360
is a better candidate
than Official Shen.
333
00:20:18,840 --> 00:20:19,600
I concur.
334
00:20:19,880 --> 00:20:21,640
None can deny Official Shen's talent.
335
00:20:21,880 --> 00:20:23,450
But he is too young
336
00:20:23,640 --> 00:20:25,450
to lead.
337
00:20:27,170 --> 00:20:30,530
I concur.
338
00:20:38,010 --> 00:20:41,080
If that is your collective wish,
339
00:20:43,800 --> 00:20:46,280
we shall proceed
as Prince Regent suggested.
340
00:20:49,490 --> 00:20:50,770
Wise choice, Your Majesty.
341
00:20:52,280 --> 00:20:54,840
Prince Regent, you lost your composure
in the imperial court.
342
00:20:55,840 --> 00:20:57,210
Your salary will be withheld
for three years.
343
00:20:58,530 --> 00:20:59,770
May this serve as your warning.
344
00:21:01,250 --> 00:21:02,040
Your Majesty,
345
00:21:02,930 --> 00:21:05,490
may I know when I misbehave?
346
00:21:05,490 --> 00:21:06,640
When I say you
committed contempt of court,
347
00:21:07,280 --> 00:21:08,560
you committed it.
348
00:21:15,930 --> 00:21:16,640
Adjourn.
349
00:21:16,730 --> 00:21:18,690
Court adjourned.
350
00:21:48,620 --> 00:21:50,210
(Jishan Hall)
351
00:21:50,210 --> 00:21:51,360
He was chastised
352
00:21:51,490 --> 00:21:53,320
in front of everyone?
353
00:21:53,800 --> 00:21:54,360
Yes,
354
00:21:54,600 --> 00:21:56,690
according to the messenger.
355
00:21:59,600 --> 00:22:01,120
First, His Majesty made him kneel
before the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
356
00:22:01,560 --> 00:22:02,840
Then, he chastised him in public.
357
00:22:03,560 --> 00:22:05,600
His Majesty is trying to shun Lord Ding.
358
00:22:08,320 --> 00:22:09,690
I knew it.
359
00:22:10,880 --> 00:22:12,450
His Majesty is quick-tempered.
360
00:22:13,120 --> 00:22:14,410
He doesn't have what it takes
to be a ruler.
361
00:22:15,600 --> 00:22:17,600
But Uncle didn't see through that.
362
00:22:18,410 --> 00:22:19,930
He only has himself to blame.
363
00:22:20,730 --> 00:22:22,410
It won't change a thing anyway.
364
00:22:22,690 --> 00:22:25,360
It is obvious that His Majesty
is fond of Mu Zhuohua.
365
00:22:25,690 --> 00:22:28,040
Unless Prince Regent is willing
to give her away,
366
00:22:28,080 --> 00:22:30,690
otherwise, His Majesty
and Prince Regent are bound to fight.
367
00:22:31,410 --> 00:22:32,490
That's why they say
368
00:22:33,320 --> 00:22:35,170
a hero is often undone by a belle.
369
00:22:37,320 --> 00:22:39,800
Well, Your Highness,
370
00:22:39,970 --> 00:22:42,010
if I may speak frankly...
371
00:22:42,600 --> 00:22:43,600
Go ahead.
372
00:22:44,600 --> 00:22:47,250
Princess Jing'an has been trying
to see Official Shen.
373
00:22:47,450 --> 00:22:49,410
Official Shen has turned her down
many times,
374
00:22:49,410 --> 00:22:51,490
but she won't give up.
375
00:22:53,800 --> 00:22:55,080
Where is he nowadays?
376
00:23:00,210 --> 00:23:00,880
Speak.
377
00:23:02,560 --> 00:23:05,010
Official Shen is often seen drinking
378
00:23:06,120 --> 00:23:08,360
in Xiaoqin Pleasure House.
379
00:23:08,730 --> 00:23:09,800
He stays there until late.
380
00:23:13,080 --> 00:23:14,850
(Xiaoqin Pleasure House)
381
00:23:15,040 --> 00:23:15,800
Official Shen.
382
00:23:15,800 --> 00:23:17,770
The chamber that you want
383
00:23:17,770 --> 00:23:18,320
has been taken.
384
00:23:18,320 --> 00:23:19,640
And the new courtesan...
385
00:23:19,640 --> 00:23:20,600
Why hasn't he arrived?
386
00:23:20,690 --> 00:23:21,930
Yes, Your Highness.
387
00:23:21,930 --> 00:23:23,040
Someone took her, too.
388
00:23:23,360 --> 00:23:25,690
Perhaps I can show you
to another chamber?
389
00:23:25,690 --> 00:23:26,640
Let me check.
390
00:23:29,450 --> 00:23:30,490
Oh, we've been waiting for you!
391
00:23:31,800 --> 00:23:32,600
Come.
392
00:23:34,120 --> 00:23:34,880
Your Highness.
393
00:23:35,730 --> 00:23:37,800
He is the smartest of us all.
394
00:23:37,930 --> 00:23:40,010
He outwits all of us.
395
00:23:41,250 --> 00:23:42,930
Now, now. You will hurt me deeply
396
00:23:43,120 --> 00:23:44,930
if you toss me away for him.
397
00:23:44,930 --> 00:23:46,640
Stop talking nonsense.
398
00:23:47,040 --> 00:23:50,080
This is Official Shen, a director
in the Ministry of Personnel.
399
00:23:52,880 --> 00:23:54,560
Try this, Your Highness.
400
00:23:56,490 --> 00:23:58,320
Shouldn't you feed me?
401
00:24:02,280 --> 00:24:03,640
That face of yours
402
00:24:03,800 --> 00:24:05,250
shouldn't be kept here.
403
00:24:05,800 --> 00:24:08,210
Why don't you stay in my residence
404
00:24:08,730 --> 00:24:11,730
so that I can pamper you properly?
405
00:24:13,600 --> 00:24:14,930
Thank you so much, Your Highness.
406
00:24:19,640 --> 00:24:20,600
Come, Your Highness.
407
00:24:20,600 --> 00:24:22,250
Drink up.
408
00:24:25,450 --> 00:24:29,210
You're in a good mood today,
Your Highness.
409
00:24:31,530 --> 00:24:32,800
I think I shouldn't
410
00:24:33,690 --> 00:24:34,730
spoil it.
411
00:24:39,040 --> 00:24:39,930
Official Shen?
412
00:24:40,280 --> 00:24:42,250
Official Shen, hear me out.
413
00:24:44,120 --> 00:24:45,080
Official Shen.
414
00:24:45,730 --> 00:24:46,530
Official Shen.
415
00:24:46,970 --> 00:24:48,560
I'll get you another chamber.
416
00:24:48,560 --> 00:24:49,080
All right, Official Shen?
417
00:24:49,080 --> 00:24:50,530
Your Highness, forget about him.
418
00:24:50,640 --> 00:24:51,800
Let's have fun.
419
00:24:51,880 --> 00:24:52,560
Bugger off.
420
00:24:53,120 --> 00:24:54,930
Your Highness, drink with me.
421
00:24:55,120 --> 00:24:56,450
I said, bugger off!
422
00:24:58,320 --> 00:24:59,210
Let's go.
423
00:25:10,840 --> 00:25:13,670
(Shen's Residence)
424
00:25:15,690 --> 00:25:17,730
Southern Chen's liquor is no fun.
425
00:25:18,490 --> 00:25:20,770
Try Northern Liang's.
426
00:25:22,600 --> 00:25:24,120
It hits much harder.
427
00:25:24,690 --> 00:25:25,560
Perfect for sorrows.
428
00:25:26,490 --> 00:25:27,320
Why are you here?
429
00:25:27,530 --> 00:25:28,690
I'm here to drink with you.
430
00:25:29,730 --> 00:25:31,320
Drinking alone is boring.
431
00:25:34,210 --> 00:25:35,320
I'll let you know
432
00:25:35,880 --> 00:25:36,880
that I
433
00:25:37,530 --> 00:25:38,800
have a high tolerance for alcohol.
434
00:25:48,560 --> 00:25:50,640
Ew! You call this liquor?
435
00:25:50,930 --> 00:25:51,690
What is this?
436
00:25:51,690 --> 00:25:52,640
Water?
437
00:25:53,530 --> 00:25:54,410
It doesn't have any taste.
438
00:25:55,080 --> 00:25:56,930
But it hits late and hard.
439
00:26:09,410 --> 00:26:10,120
You can certainly hold your liquor!
440
00:26:50,320 --> 00:26:52,010
To love is painful.
441
00:26:53,560 --> 00:26:54,840
To be denied is also painful.
442
00:26:58,120 --> 00:26:59,930
I want her love,
443
00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:03,120
but she told me that she had long
forsaken love.
444
00:27:11,880 --> 00:27:12,970
Little does she know
445
00:27:14,880 --> 00:27:19,170
that I can love no one anymore.
446
00:27:28,410 --> 00:27:29,210
I know.
447
00:27:30,560 --> 00:27:32,410
But women in Northern Liang
are a stubborn lot.
448
00:27:34,210 --> 00:27:35,560
Once we fall in love with someone,
449
00:27:36,770 --> 00:27:37,930
we fight for it.
450
00:27:39,690 --> 00:27:41,250
Even if our hearts
might be shattered in the end,
451
00:27:42,690 --> 00:27:44,080
it's better than a life of regret.
452
00:27:59,730 --> 00:28:01,560
You know, I quite envy
453
00:28:01,560 --> 00:28:02,930
Official Mu and Prince Regent.
454
00:28:04,930 --> 00:28:07,040
They could profess their mutual love
455
00:28:07,690 --> 00:28:09,280
in front of everyone.
456
00:28:09,730 --> 00:28:10,490
I respect that.
457
00:28:57,930 --> 00:29:00,010
I know why you're drinking alone.
458
00:29:11,010 --> 00:29:11,970
Hear me out.
459
00:29:12,490 --> 00:29:13,690
Roujia
460
00:29:14,730 --> 00:29:17,410
might look
461
00:29:17,840 --> 00:29:19,560
innocent and harmless,
462
00:29:20,010 --> 00:29:20,840
but deep down,
463
00:29:21,840 --> 00:29:24,120
she's ruthless.
464
00:29:25,210 --> 00:29:26,250
If I were you,
465
00:29:27,280 --> 00:29:28,840
I would stay very, very
far away from her.
466
00:29:31,120 --> 00:29:31,970
You're drunk.
467
00:29:33,170 --> 00:29:33,930
No, I'm not.
468
00:29:37,600 --> 00:29:39,280
During the war at Juma River,
469
00:29:40,880 --> 00:29:44,530
30,000 soldiers from Southern Chen
470
00:29:44,770 --> 00:29:46,010
died there.
471
00:29:46,930 --> 00:29:49,880
Prince Regent almost lost his life, too.
472
00:29:51,600 --> 00:29:52,930
She killed them.
473
00:29:53,280 --> 00:29:54,840
Roujia did.
474
00:30:05,360 --> 00:30:06,280
What?
475
00:30:06,880 --> 00:30:08,770
Ask Jing if you want.
476
00:30:09,410 --> 00:30:10,360
She
477
00:30:11,280 --> 00:30:12,600
colluded with my third brother
478
00:30:13,280 --> 00:30:15,360
and killed those men.
479
00:30:16,320 --> 00:30:18,010
So stay away from her!
480
00:30:19,040 --> 00:30:21,800
She did it.
481
00:30:27,730 --> 00:30:28,730
You didn't hear this from me.
482
00:30:29,840 --> 00:30:30,640
Bye.
483
00:30:47,620 --> 00:30:51,450
(A bright moon, a mesmerizing beauty.
Her alluring figure, how do I forget her?)
484
00:32:03,380 --> 00:32:04,770
(Wende Hall)
485
00:32:04,770 --> 00:32:06,770
Proceed as suggested in the memorandum.
486
00:32:08,570 --> 00:32:10,560
If those noble families
487
00:32:11,490 --> 00:32:12,690
still wish to hinder
488
00:32:12,970 --> 00:32:14,560
the implementation
of the Talent Appreciation System,
489
00:32:15,640 --> 00:32:17,170
let the Court of Judicial Review
490
00:32:17,170 --> 00:32:18,880
speak with them.
491
00:32:20,410 --> 00:32:21,770
- Yes, Your Majesty.
- Yes, Your Majesty.
492
00:32:23,280 --> 00:32:23,840
Official Mu,
493
00:32:24,730 --> 00:32:25,730
you may go now.
494
00:32:27,560 --> 00:32:28,640
By your leave.
495
00:32:34,410 --> 00:32:35,280
Jinghong.
496
00:32:37,600 --> 00:32:38,930
Even if it's wrong,
497
00:32:41,010 --> 00:32:42,880
will you vie for someone who's taken?
498
00:32:45,410 --> 00:32:46,840
You ask the wrong person here,
Your Majesty.
499
00:32:48,410 --> 00:32:51,080
I'm afraid I'm also
500
00:32:51,930 --> 00:32:52,840
in the same dilemma.
501
00:33:02,640 --> 00:33:03,410
Shen.
502
00:33:06,170 --> 00:33:08,490
You look exhausted.
503
00:33:11,800 --> 00:33:12,600
I am fine.
504
00:33:13,930 --> 00:33:15,080
You should
505
00:33:15,730 --> 00:33:17,080
take care of yourself.
506
00:33:21,300 --> 00:33:23,560
(Wende Hall)
507
00:33:23,560 --> 00:33:26,880
Southern Chen and Northern Liang
have forged an amicable bond.
508
00:33:27,120 --> 00:33:28,280
We have put down arms.
509
00:33:28,880 --> 00:33:30,250
Why is conscription still necessary?
510
00:33:31,210 --> 00:33:32,640
It is but another redundant expenditure
511
00:33:32,800 --> 00:33:34,600
on our treasury.
512
00:33:35,120 --> 00:33:36,080
I
513
00:33:36,840 --> 00:33:37,930
do not approve the funding.
514
00:33:39,080 --> 00:33:41,450
Your Majesty, I beg to differ.
515
00:33:42,080 --> 00:33:44,120
Northern Liang is known
for their ambition.
516
00:33:44,320 --> 00:33:48,040
A momentary peace doesn't mean
we can put our guard down.
517
00:33:48,730 --> 00:33:51,490
We shall be prepared
for all eventualities.
518
00:33:51,930 --> 00:33:53,530
As the ruler,
519
00:33:53,770 --> 00:33:56,410
you should look at the bigger picture
520
00:33:57,010 --> 00:34:00,450
and plan for the future.
521
00:34:00,970 --> 00:34:04,040
Are you lecturing me
on how to rule my nation?
522
00:34:04,970 --> 00:34:06,330
Of course not.
523
00:34:07,490 --> 00:34:09,920
But I have fought
against Northern Liang for years.
524
00:34:10,400 --> 00:34:11,630
I daresay none here
525
00:34:11,960 --> 00:34:14,010
knows their duplicitous nature
more than I do.
526
00:34:15,290 --> 00:34:17,040
Conscription
and increasing the military budget
527
00:34:17,480 --> 00:34:19,230
are our priorities now.
528
00:34:20,230 --> 00:34:21,850
I fought in war before, too.
529
00:34:22,080 --> 00:34:23,630
And I have killed
some Northern Liang scums.
530
00:34:24,330 --> 00:34:25,960
I know very well
531
00:34:26,600 --> 00:34:27,880
how cunning they can be.
532
00:34:28,560 --> 00:34:30,480
But peace has been restored now.
533
00:34:31,230 --> 00:34:34,530
I want to focus on societal welfare.
534
00:34:36,190 --> 00:34:37,010
Your Majesty,
535
00:34:37,530 --> 00:34:40,150
charitable policies are welcome,
536
00:34:40,400 --> 00:34:43,400
but the Ministry of Revenue
can handle them.
537
00:34:44,330 --> 00:34:47,120
This does not clash with my suggestion.
538
00:34:47,330 --> 00:34:49,810
I firmly believe that we should retain
539
00:34:49,850 --> 00:34:51,040
the current military policies.
540
00:34:51,330 --> 00:34:52,190
Besides,
541
00:34:52,710 --> 00:34:54,480
conscription is a tradition
in Southern Chen.
542
00:34:55,710 --> 00:34:59,720
Are you trying to defy
543
00:34:59,850 --> 00:35:01,010
our ancestors' wishes?
544
00:35:01,760 --> 00:35:03,680
Uncle, are you accusing me
545
00:35:04,330 --> 00:35:06,290
of forgetting my ancestral teachings?
546
00:35:07,640 --> 00:35:08,600
Of course not.
547
00:35:09,240 --> 00:35:10,720
But you implied it!
548
00:35:17,680 --> 00:35:21,080
Since you love quoting our ancestors,
549
00:35:21,680 --> 00:35:23,040
head back
550
00:35:23,330 --> 00:35:24,850
and copy the imperial genealogy chart
551
00:35:25,560 --> 00:35:27,160
a thousand times.
552
00:35:28,410 --> 00:35:29,720
Before that,
553
00:35:30,850 --> 00:35:32,200
you are not allowed to attend the court.
554
00:35:33,370 --> 00:35:35,410
If that is your wish, Your Majesty,
555
00:35:35,720 --> 00:35:37,810
I shall comply.
556
00:35:38,810 --> 00:35:43,370
However, please think about my advice.
557
00:35:45,240 --> 00:35:46,010
Uncle.
558
00:35:47,290 --> 00:35:48,560
You are dismissed.
559
00:35:51,930 --> 00:35:53,850
By your leave.
560
00:36:20,590 --> 00:36:24,150
♪Unceasing love stalks my mind♪
561
00:36:24,350 --> 00:36:27,630
♪Couldn't get over it♪
562
00:36:28,030 --> 00:36:31,510
♪Memories touch the edges of our souls♪
563
00:36:31,950 --> 00:36:34,830
♪Nowhere to anchor, lost in the expanse♪
564
00:36:35,670 --> 00:36:39,110
♪We gaze at each other
in the drizzling rain♪
565
00:36:39,190 --> 00:36:42,830
♪But you have gone without a trace♪
566
00:36:42,910 --> 00:36:46,390
♪Leaving me all alone in the world♪
567
00:36:46,510 --> 00:36:51,150
♪Like waves without a shore♪
568
00:36:51,470 --> 00:36:53,230
♪Clearly you know♪
569
00:36:53,350 --> 00:36:55,030
♪Clearly I understand♪
570
00:36:55,110 --> 00:36:58,670
♪Clearly, our eyes brim
with muffled affections♪
571
00:36:58,710 --> 00:37:02,390
♪For a hug, we burn our life♪
572
00:37:02,630 --> 00:37:06,110
♪Searching for you
throughout the long journey♪
573
00:37:06,310 --> 00:37:09,630
♪Clearly you know, clearly I understand♪
574
00:37:09,830 --> 00:37:13,110
♪We swear to stay together
in every lifetime♪
575
00:37:13,550 --> 00:37:17,490
♪For this heartbeat,
I can suffer for aye♪
576
00:37:17,750 --> 00:37:23,350
♪Never part ways,
we made this promise long ago♪
577
00:37:37,150 --> 00:37:40,790
♪Love and hate entwined, unforgettable♪
578
00:37:40,950 --> 00:37:44,330
♪Even if we are far apart♪
579
00:37:44,550 --> 00:37:48,070
♪Two souls embrace in chaos♪
580
00:37:48,310 --> 00:37:52,750
♪Impossible to erase, destiny's light♪
581
00:37:53,230 --> 00:37:54,710
♪Clearly you know♪
582
00:37:54,990 --> 00:37:56,510
♪Clearly I understand♪
583
00:37:56,710 --> 00:38:00,230
♪Clearly, our eyes brim
with muffled affections♪
584
00:38:00,430 --> 00:38:04,270
♪For a hug, we burn our life♪
585
00:38:04,510 --> 00:38:07,750
♪Searching for you
throughout the long journey♪
586
00:38:07,950 --> 00:38:09,510
♪Clearly you know♪
587
00:38:09,750 --> 00:38:11,510
♪Clearly I understand♪
588
00:38:11,630 --> 00:38:15,230
♪Our minds occupied with each other♪
589
00:38:15,430 --> 00:38:16,870
♪For this heartbeat♪
590
00:38:17,110 --> 00:38:19,270
♪I can suffer for aye♪
591
00:38:19,470 --> 00:38:26,390
♪Want to have one more glimpse of you,
even just for a second more♪
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