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Joy of Life 2
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I knew you wouldn't die
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Everyone said you were dead
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-It feels like I haven't seen you in years.
-Keep your voice down.
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Weren't you sent on a diplomatic mission to Northern Qi?
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The delegation hasn't returned yet, how did you come back first?
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In trouble?
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Are you the owner of Baoyue Tower?
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Could you tell?
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I was so busy talking to you, I almost messed up the accounts.
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Stand there and look at me.
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I'll ask you one more time.
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Is the Moon Embracing Tower your property?
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Don't grit your teeth at me like that.
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Being jealous or envious won't help.
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Even brothers should settle accounts clearly.
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Brother, let me put it this way.
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The entire Moon Embracing Tower,
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every brick, every tile, every plant,
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was all your younger brother's doing.
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This Moon Embracing Tower is my...
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It's our Fan family's property.
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Why did you establish the Moon Embracing Tower?
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Since when does making money need a reason?
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If anything, you're the one who should be answering questions.
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Our bookstore was doing just fine
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Then you ran off to Beiqi
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What was your phrase for it? "Updates"
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You stopped updating
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The readers are demanding updates
What am I supposed to do?
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I can't even continue writing "Dream of Red Mansions"
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Does your family know?
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No, they don't
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I've been keeping it from them, wanted to give them a surprise
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So this is really your own decision? No one forced you?
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I really don't understand you
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Making money is such a good thing
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Why would anyone need to force you?
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Why don't you explain it to me
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Actually, I'd like to ask you
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You've been in Beiqi for so long, are you...
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I...
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Are you crazy? Why are you hitting me?
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Who's this with?
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Wait, wasn't the boss alone up there?
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What's all this commotion?
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Every plant and tree, right?
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Every brick and tile, right? They're all yours
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They're all yours
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All yours
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I'll kill you
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I... can't do this.
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Fan Xian.
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Even my father never hit me this hard.
Who do you think you are?
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Did you open the Moon Embrace Tower?
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Yes, I did. What about it? Jealous?
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Then what about Old Jin's business?
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I don't know any Old Jin or Old Tie.
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Don't talk to me about things I don't know.
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I've put up with you for too long, Fan Xian.
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Who the hell do you think you are?
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Do you believe me if I call people
to break your damn legs right now?
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I haven't called anyone yet.
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Fan Sizhe
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No need for all that trouble
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Let me be straight with you
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I sneaked back to the capital
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And caused some trouble
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If you go out and announce
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that Fan Xian is here, I'm done for
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Worse than broken legs - might lose my life
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Stop playing the victim with me
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You really think I won't call for help?
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Fine, I'll wait right here
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Revenge is sweetest when taken personally, go ahead
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Alright... you're in trouble now
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Wait here, don't move
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Someone come here, quickly!
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Everyone come here!
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Here... boss
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Young master's been bullied
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What? Who'd dare bully you?
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-Everyone come...
-Coming...
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Is everyone here?
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Why so few?
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Where are our three hundred warriors? Call them all
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Come here
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What's wrong? Our accounts are such a mess...
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-What's wrong with you?
-Boss
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Whose legs did you say you'd break?
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That Fan...
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-Who?
-Who?
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-Fan who?
-Who? Who exactly?
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The table's legs
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Dining table?
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-Dining table?
-Dining table?
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Who's this dining table?
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It tripped me and made me fall hard earlier
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Tomorrow
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Have it remade into a tea table
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- Coffee table?
- Move aside
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This...
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Where are the people you called?
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You just said
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If I call people up here, you're dead
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-Is that true?
-It's true
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This counts as me saving your life.
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I'll let you off for now.
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But don't get too happy.
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I'm still mad at you.
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What right do you have to hit me?
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No...
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What's wrong?
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It's nothing.
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My Fight Qi has been acting up lately.
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When I hit you in a rush earlier,
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it went haywire again.
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Why are you in such a hurry?
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Sorry about that.
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What are *you* sorry for?
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Did you arrest the mother and son from the Teng family?
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What?
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Who?
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Teng Zijing's widow
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I arrested...arrested where? Brought them to Moon Embrace Pavilion?
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That's impossible, Old Teng and I were on good terms.
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Would I do something so immoral?
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You didn't know?
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Wait, who told you she was here? Do you have proof?
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Someone saw it.
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- Let me go ask
- Come back
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Do you know about forcing decent women into prostitution?
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What nonsense are you saying? What are you talking about?
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Our Moon Embrace Pavilion is a place of refined elegance.
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Isn't it a brothel?
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You're infuriating me, let me explain this properly.
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You think Moon Embrace Pavilion is a brothel?
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Think about it - if we opened a brothel in the capital,
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there are already three to five established brothels.
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Doing the same thing wouldn't be novel at all.
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And we're just entering this business.
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How could we compete for customers?
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So we had to take a different approach.
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And even if we consider the worst case,
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if a child of our Fan family ran a brothel,
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if word got out, father would beat me to death.
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- So all those girls earlier were fake?
- They're real.
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No, but they're definitely not...
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Definitely not what you're imagining.
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Don't get the wrong idea.
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They're not in that kind of flesh trade.
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The girls I've recruited
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each must be
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well-educated, polite, and multi-talented.
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Music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and songs -
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they must excel in all these arts.
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After all, pleasing through beauty alone is low-class.
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My goal is to make Moon Embrace Pavilion
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into the one pure land
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in this chaotic capital.
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Let these literati and poets
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find their true kindred spirits here.
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This is what I truly want -
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something truly unique.
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So you don't know about Old Jin's death either?
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You keep mentioning this Old Jin, Old Jin...
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Who exactly is he?
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And he died right here in my place.
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My business just opened.
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With a death here, how am I supposed to run my business?
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Which competitor is trying to ruin me like this?
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I'll confront them face to face.
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Has no one entered the master's room?
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-No
-No
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So he just fell on his own?
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What's wrong?
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Let me check your injuries.
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You haven't checked at all.
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I needed time to find them.
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I didn't want to disturb you.
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It's fine, nothing serious.
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Let's go.
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No need to see me out.
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Need me?
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I do need you.
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-Speak.
-Wait a moment...
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I've been carefully considering what you said about...
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those absurd theories.
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They actually make some sense.
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Young master, sitting here alone reviewing accounts...
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is rather dull indeed.
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You see,
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that fall knocked some sense into me.
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I've grown.
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Well...
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There was just now...
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that tall girl playing the pipa.
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Is she still here?
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Bring her up.
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Have her play a tune for me.
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I'd like to enjoy it.
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A beautiful companion would be perfect.
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Just the pipa? Or a full set of instruments?
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Only the pipa, nothing more.
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Wait for me.
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No need to escort me.
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Remember what I taught you
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Later, you should smile more
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Don't let anything go wrong, understand?
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Listen, an ugly duckling can become a phoenix
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It all depends on your performance today
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Nothing must go wrong
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Okay
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I think it's good
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Come in
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What are you doing?
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I don't need you right now.
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Wait a moment, I'll call you when I'm done.
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You found me out
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I knew it, get down
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No need to see me off
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Brother
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Come...take it easy
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Is it her?
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Sang Wen, Miss Sang
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Miss Sang
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Let me ask you something
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What exactly is this Baoyue Lou place?
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It's obviously a brothel
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How could it be a brothel?
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You're the owner, shouldn't you know?
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Brother...I genuinely didn't know about this
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Yuan Meng handled everything alone
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It's your own business, don't you usually come?
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I only come to check the accounts
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I don't usually get involved
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I don't even like singing and dancing
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Let me ask you, Miss Sang
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So this place
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Is it true about forcing decent women into prostitution?
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They're being held in the backyard
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Brother, I'll investigate this thoroughly
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You'll investigate?
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Of course I will! I was deceived too
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-I'm also a victim
-You're the owner
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If you investigate, can you explain it clearly?
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I can't explain it
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I say you two investigate, can't you sit closer?
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Who are you making trouble for?
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Fan Sizhe
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Think you're capable now?
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Every brick, every tile, every plant belongs to you?
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Your property?
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No...
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Brother
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Actually, I admit
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What I said earlier was a bit exaggerated
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Tell me, where did you hire this Yuan Meng?
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I didn't hire her
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Aren't you the owner?
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I'm not the only owner
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Who else?
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Have we been making money recently?
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Of course we have
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I knew it, how much?
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The main owner is checking the accounts inside
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Why don't you go in and take a look?
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Has cousin arrived?
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Cousin?
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The second boss calls you cousin?
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He's a relative from my mother's side.
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Which family's child?
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The imperial family's.
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A member of the royal family.
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Isn't my mother cousins with Noble Consort Yi?
276
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So Noble Consort Yi's son
277
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should be my cousin, right?
278
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Noble Consort Yi's son
279
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The Third Prince?
280
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-My cousin
-This...
281
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Young Master Fan
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Perhaps I should leave first.
283
00:15:38,560 --> 00:15:39,720
Where are you going?
284
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I dare not listen anymore.
285
00:15:41,400 --> 00:15:43,240
The more I know, the shorter I'll live.
286
00:15:44,520 --> 00:15:45,520
You'd better sit down first.
287
00:15:45,600 --> 00:15:47,640
You've already heard everything, proper or not.
288
00:15:47,720 --> 00:15:48,840
It's too late now.
289
00:15:56,320 --> 00:15:57,760
The color of this curtain isn't right either.
290
00:15:58,200 --> 00:15:59,240
Especially these ribbons.
291
00:16:00,440 --> 00:16:02,520
What color do you think we should change it to?
292
00:16:03,640 --> 00:16:04,640
How about blue?
293
00:16:04,720 --> 00:16:05,760
Okay.
294
00:16:05,840 --> 00:16:06,880
Wait...
295
00:16:07,680 --> 00:16:08,680
Pink would be better.
296
00:16:09,160 --> 00:16:10,160
Then let's go with pink.
297
00:16:11,000 --> 00:16:12,360
Purple seems nice too.
298
00:16:12,920 --> 00:16:13,920
Should we choose purple then?
299
00:16:15,080 --> 00:16:16,720
Actually, it would be best to have all three colors.
300
00:16:17,000 --> 00:16:19,200
Mixed into black, it would appear black at first glance.
301
00:16:19,280 --> 00:16:20,280
But upon closer inspection...
302
00:16:20,720 --> 00:16:22,160
You'd see all three - blue, pink, and purple.
303
00:16:25,680 --> 00:16:27,600
Let's change it to a multicolored black.
304
00:16:30,560 --> 00:16:31,680
This candlestick won't do either.
305
00:16:31,760 --> 00:16:33,520
- It's unattractive.
- Change it.
306
00:16:34,120 --> 00:16:37,400
- Get a more substantial and majestic one.
- Alright.
307
00:16:42,440 --> 00:16:45,200
It should also have a delicate and intricate feel.
308
00:16:49,640 --> 00:16:51,240
Replace it with candlesticks that alternate between thick and thin.
309
00:16:55,080 --> 00:16:56,080
Second Boss
310
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The Head Boss is upstairs checking the accounts.
311
00:16:58,440 --> 00:17:00,000
Would you like to go up and take a look too?
312
00:17:00,080 --> 00:17:01,080
No rush...
313
00:17:01,760 --> 00:17:03,880
Running this Baoyue Tower isn't about making money...
314
00:17:04,360 --> 00:17:05,360
The most important thing...
315
00:17:05,440 --> 00:17:06,440
is making money.
316
00:17:13,320 --> 00:17:15,000
Did you understand what he just said?
317
00:17:17,800 --> 00:17:19,360
Money isn't easy to come by these days.
318
00:17:20,840 --> 00:17:21,840
Still don't get it?
319
00:17:27,200 --> 00:17:28,200
Let me explain it to you from the beginning.
320
00:17:33,680 --> 00:17:35,360
He's actually just doing it for face.
321
00:17:35,440 --> 00:17:36,440
Face?
322
00:17:37,640 --> 00:17:39,680
No matter what business he starts or what trade he engages in,
323
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as long as it makes money.
324
00:17:41,240 --> 00:17:42,680
Making money proves
325
00:17:42,760 --> 00:17:45,080
he has vision, strength, and capability.
326
00:17:45,160 --> 00:17:48,120
When he returns to the palace, it'll make his mother proud.
327
00:17:48,200 --> 00:17:49,320
No,
328
00:17:49,400 --> 00:17:50,680
he opens a brothel here
329
00:17:50,760 --> 00:17:52,840
wanting to gain face before his mother? What's this kid thinking?
330
00:17:52,920 --> 00:17:54,720
No, brother, didn't I already explain?
331
00:17:54,800 --> 00:17:57,160
Both my cousin and I were deceived by bad people.
332
00:17:57,240 --> 00:17:58,960
We didn't know Baoyue Tower was this kind of place.
333
00:17:59,560 --> 00:18:00,760
Didn't Noble Consort Yi ask more questions?
334
00:18:02,080 --> 00:18:04,360
My cousin, like me, wanted to give our mothers a surprise.
335
00:18:07,920 --> 00:18:09,400
Then where did he hire this Yuan Meng from?
336
00:18:09,480 --> 00:18:10,720
I genuinely don't know.
337
00:18:10,800 --> 00:18:12,960
Why do you keep fixating on this Yuan Meng?
338
00:18:13,040 --> 00:18:14,480
- You still don't get it...
- This
339
00:18:15,120 --> 00:18:16,720
Doesn't this clash with that color?
340
00:18:16,800 --> 00:18:18,880
Change this red to...
341
00:18:18,960 --> 00:18:19,960
Change it to...
342
00:18:20,640 --> 00:18:22,360
- Change to purple
- Change...
343
00:18:22,960 --> 00:18:25,240
- No, that... just change it to purple
- Is that him?
344
00:18:25,320 --> 00:18:26,440
Okay...
345
00:18:27,120 --> 00:18:28,680
- Okay...
- This
346
00:18:29,280 --> 00:18:31,120
This won't do either, change this to purple.
347
00:18:31,520 --> 00:18:34,080
No, that color's a bit too heavy, no good...
348
00:18:35,080 --> 00:18:36,280
There are still many areas that can be adjusted.
349
00:18:36,720 --> 00:18:38,520
Let me think, we'll discuss it all together later.
350
00:18:38,600 --> 00:18:39,600
Okay.
351
00:18:40,880 --> 00:18:41,920
Cousin is upstairs.
352
00:18:42,560 --> 00:18:45,160
The boss is meticulous, checking accounts alone upstairs.
353
00:18:45,760 --> 00:18:46,760
He's checking accounts alone?
354
00:18:46,840 --> 00:18:48,080
With singers keeping him company.
355
00:18:48,680 --> 00:18:50,120
Cousin never liked listening to songs.
356
00:18:50,720 --> 00:18:51,960
Let's go take a look.
357
00:18:56,120 --> 00:18:57,120
Take your time.
358
00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:05,200
Cousin, I'm coming in.
359
00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:07,440
Come in.
360
00:19:14,240 --> 00:19:15,960
Weren't we here to listen to music? Why are you singing?
361
00:19:17,000 --> 00:19:18,360
Now that you mention it, I'm getting angry
362
00:19:18,960 --> 00:19:20,400
What kind of education is this?
363
00:19:20,880 --> 00:19:22,600
They play worse than I do
364
00:19:23,400 --> 00:19:24,440
Go back and practice more
365
00:19:32,200 --> 00:19:33,320
What did I just tell you?
366
00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:34,840
Can't even handle such a simple task
367
00:19:38,120 --> 00:19:39,120
Get out of here, now
368
00:19:42,920 --> 00:19:45,480
Back when I was the top courtesan at Liujing River
369
00:19:46,040 --> 00:19:48,480
No one plays the pipa better than me
370
00:19:48,560 --> 00:19:49,720
Get up
371
00:19:51,320 --> 00:19:52,800
Leave
372
00:19:53,240 --> 00:19:55,480
If you want to hear more later, just call for me
373
00:19:58,400 --> 00:20:00,680
Brother, I can do it too. Want me to sing a bit for you?
374
00:20:00,760 --> 00:20:02,200
Stop messing around with me
375
00:20:02,280 --> 00:20:03,760
Where did you even find these people?
376
00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:10,560
Who are you?
377
00:20:28,360 --> 00:20:30,040
Everyone has arrived now.
378
00:20:30,560 --> 00:20:31,840
Your Highness, we've arrived.
379
00:20:40,400 --> 00:20:42,960
- Are you sure Fan Xian is inside now?
- Absolutely
380
00:20:43,040 --> 00:20:44,160
Come in with me
381
00:20:45,160 --> 00:20:46,480
Your Highness, this...
382
00:20:46,840 --> 00:20:48,480
One shouldn't be hesitant in life
383
00:20:48,920 --> 00:20:51,720
Those who try to leave themselves an escape route often find it becomes a dead end
384
00:20:52,320 --> 00:20:53,320
As you command
385
00:20:53,400 --> 00:20:55,000
Very clever, let's go
386
00:20:55,520 --> 00:20:56,600
Let's watch the show
387
00:21:17,760 --> 00:21:19,920
- Did you kill him?
- Just knocked out
388
00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,200
That's all it took to knock him out?
389
00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:22,440
I am quite skilled after all
390
00:21:23,520 --> 00:21:25,160
What about your Fight Qi? How is it?
391
00:21:25,240 --> 00:21:26,240
It'll recover after resting a while
392
00:21:28,040 --> 00:21:30,200
What should I tell him when he wakes up?
393
00:21:30,280 --> 00:21:31,400
He already saw you
394
00:21:35,280 --> 00:21:36,520
Say something, what's wrong?
395
00:21:55,560 --> 00:21:56,720
Why are there so many people here?
396
00:21:57,160 --> 00:21:58,360
What is the Second Prince doing here?
397
00:21:59,440 --> 00:22:00,600
He's looking for me.
398
00:22:01,680 --> 00:22:02,680
Does he know you're here?
399
00:22:17,800 --> 00:22:18,800
Let me give you a heads-up
400
00:22:19,840 --> 00:22:21,560
The building is surrounded on all sides
401
00:22:21,640 --> 00:22:22,800
There's nowhere to go
402
00:22:24,040 --> 00:22:27,000
Don't even think about climbing out windows or roofs
403
00:22:28,320 --> 00:22:29,480
Open the door and welcome our guests
404
00:22:30,040 --> 00:22:31,080
I thought you couldn't be seen?
405
00:22:31,640 --> 00:22:33,760
A door won't stop a prince, open up
406
00:22:44,840 --> 00:22:45,840
Second Prince
407
00:22:52,680 --> 00:22:53,680
Young Master
408
00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:54,840
Long time no see
409
00:22:55,520 --> 00:22:57,560
Old Wang? How did you...
410
00:22:58,680 --> 00:22:59,680
What a lively gathering
411
00:23:07,040 --> 00:23:08,400
This is...
412
00:23:10,840 --> 00:23:12,120
You must be tired, get some rest.
413
00:23:12,200 --> 00:23:13,200
This is...
414
00:23:15,120 --> 00:23:16,120
Kicked by a donkey.
415
00:23:23,520 --> 00:23:24,520
Fan Xian
416
00:23:26,200 --> 00:23:27,280
Long time no see.
417
00:23:29,880 --> 00:23:30,960
Not that long, really.
418
00:23:32,360 --> 00:23:33,960
At most, it's been...
419
00:23:34,640 --> 00:23:35,720
half a year.
420
00:23:35,800 --> 00:23:38,600
But in my heart, it feels like two or three years have passed.
421
00:23:39,200 --> 00:23:40,400
The capital isn't the same without you.
422
00:23:41,280 --> 00:23:42,320
It's really dull.
423
00:23:42,400 --> 00:23:43,400
You know what?
424
00:23:43,920 --> 00:23:45,280
On my way to Northern Qi,
425
00:23:45,360 --> 00:23:46,880
Yan Xiaoyi tried to kill me.
426
00:23:47,800 --> 00:23:48,800
Really?
427
00:23:50,360 --> 00:23:51,840
I've been wondering—
428
00:23:52,360 --> 00:23:54,080
how did he know my route?
429
00:23:55,240 --> 00:23:58,080
I didn't tell anyone which path I'd take.
430
00:23:58,160 --> 00:23:59,160
So how did he figure it out?
431
00:23:59,240 --> 00:24:00,440
It's actually simple.
432
00:24:00,920 --> 00:24:02,840
By knowing which paths I *wouldn't* take,
433
00:24:03,320 --> 00:24:04,920
he could deduce my route.
434
00:24:05,480 --> 00:24:06,720
The journey to Northern Qi is long,
435
00:24:06,800 --> 00:24:09,280
and every checkpoint along the way is under your influence.
436
00:24:10,800 --> 00:24:13,000
Not taking Fengming Pass, yet unwilling to detour
437
00:24:13,600 --> 00:24:14,880
Which path would I choose?
438
00:24:15,800 --> 00:24:17,320
It's quite obvious, isn't it?
439
00:24:19,560 --> 00:24:20,720
Therefore,
440
00:24:21,200 --> 00:24:23,720
The one conspiring with the Crown Princess to kill me
441
00:24:23,800 --> 00:24:25,320
has always been you.
442
00:24:33,400 --> 00:24:34,400
Fan Xian
443
00:24:35,040 --> 00:24:36,120
Actually...
444
00:24:37,480 --> 00:24:39,840
Just investigate the human trafficking at Baoyue Tower casually
445
00:24:40,200 --> 00:24:41,200
and the truth will be clear
446
00:24:42,120 --> 00:24:44,520
Both the primary and secondary owners are right here
447
00:24:45,080 --> 00:24:46,840
Along with our little poetry immortal Fan who faked his death and returned to the capital
448
00:24:46,920 --> 00:24:48,640
This scene makes everything crystal clear
449
00:24:50,160 --> 00:24:53,920
Yes, no one would believe now that Baoyue Tower has nothing to do with me
450
00:24:54,240 --> 00:24:55,280
I'm afraid nobody would believe that
451
00:24:55,960 --> 00:24:57,960
Truth be told, at this point
452
00:24:58,040 --> 00:24:59,760
human trafficking is no longer the main issue
453
00:25:00,200 --> 00:25:01,200
Fan Xian
454
00:25:01,280 --> 00:25:02,680
Your deception of faking death to fool the emperor
455
00:25:03,120 --> 00:25:05,280
is the real capital crime
456
00:25:08,840 --> 00:25:09,840
However
457
00:25:10,160 --> 00:25:11,960
I still want to thank Lord Wang Qinian
458
00:25:12,040 --> 00:25:13,800
Without his long-term planning
459
00:25:14,560 --> 00:25:15,840
I truly wouldn't have met you
460
00:25:17,600 --> 00:25:18,960
Old Wang has always...
461
00:25:20,200 --> 00:25:21,320
been highly competent
462
00:25:27,200 --> 00:25:28,560
Old Wang?
463
00:25:29,000 --> 00:25:30,880
You're biting the hand that feeds you.
464
00:25:34,920 --> 00:25:35,920
Your Highness
465
00:25:36,760 --> 00:25:40,320
Now that Young Fan has fallen into Your Highness's trap
466
00:25:41,080 --> 00:25:42,760
I beg Your Highness to honor our agreement
467
00:25:44,320 --> 00:25:46,480
and return my wife and daughter
468
00:25:47,280 --> 00:25:48,680
They're not with me
469
00:25:49,440 --> 00:25:50,920
Your Highness clearly promised
470
00:25:51,000 --> 00:25:52,640
I made myself very clear
471
00:25:53,640 --> 00:25:55,360
I'll give you everything I have
472
00:25:56,640 --> 00:25:58,000
But your family truly isn't in my custody
473
00:25:58,840 --> 00:26:01,040
I considered sending for them
474
00:26:01,120 --> 00:26:02,240
But we were too late
475
00:26:03,200 --> 00:26:04,320
The house was empty
476
00:26:04,880 --> 00:26:06,920
They're really not with Your Highness?
477
00:26:07,000 --> 00:26:08,080
I swear it's true
478
00:26:09,760 --> 00:26:10,760
Don't panic
479
00:26:11,440 --> 00:26:12,440
After this matter is settled
480
00:26:13,040 --> 00:26:14,200
I'll help you search
481
00:26:15,840 --> 00:26:16,960
Where could they have gone?
482
00:26:52,960 --> 00:26:54,080
My lord
483
00:26:55,840 --> 00:26:57,720
I thought the people were taken by His Highness...
484
00:27:00,360 --> 00:27:01,360
Understand
485
00:27:01,960 --> 00:27:03,600
Actually, I find it quite strange too
486
00:27:04,160 --> 00:27:05,160
Taking people away
487
00:27:05,960 --> 00:27:06,960
without leaving any demands
488
00:27:07,040 --> 00:27:08,480
Yes, unlike you, right?
489
00:27:09,600 --> 00:27:11,560
Taking hostages, human lives - all just bargaining chips
490
00:27:13,760 --> 00:27:14,760
That's not important
491
00:27:15,400 --> 00:27:16,400
Truth be told, until now
492
00:27:16,480 --> 00:27:18,400
I'm actually quite moved by my own actions
493
00:27:19,680 --> 00:27:21,320
Even in our current predicament
494
00:27:22,040 --> 00:27:23,480
I still want to give you a chance
495
00:27:24,320 --> 00:27:25,840
If you're willing to turn foes into friends
496
00:27:25,920 --> 00:27:27,320
I'll immediately release the Teng mother and child
497
00:27:27,680 --> 00:27:28,720
The troubles at Baoyue Tower
498
00:27:28,800 --> 00:27:30,240
will be wiped clean
499
00:27:32,320 --> 00:27:33,440
At this point
500
00:27:33,800 --> 00:27:34,920
You're the one who needs to forgive me?
501
00:27:35,000 --> 00:27:36,000
It's all the same
502
00:27:36,400 --> 00:27:38,720
Who hasn't made mistakes in this life?
503
00:27:39,280 --> 00:27:41,680
Let it go, just let it go
504
00:27:42,680 --> 00:27:44,800
Let it go? How?
505
00:27:46,480 --> 00:27:48,120
Baoyue Tower trades people, forces good women into prostitution
506
00:27:48,200 --> 00:27:49,920
How should we account for their suffering?
507
00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:52,120
How? By holding you accountable
508
00:27:52,480 --> 00:27:53,840
Their plight is all your doing
509
00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:57,160
I don't care about them, I care about you
510
00:27:57,560 --> 00:27:58,640
As long as you're willing to turn foes into friends
511
00:27:58,720 --> 00:28:00,240
Aren't these people all under your control?
512
00:28:01,240 --> 00:28:02,240
Two paths
513
00:28:02,960 --> 00:28:04,080
Either reconcile
514
00:28:05,120 --> 00:28:06,160
Or...
515
00:28:06,240 --> 00:28:07,520
Kill you
516
00:28:15,040 --> 00:28:16,040
Understood
517
00:28:19,560 --> 00:28:21,040
I won't reconcile
518
00:28:21,600 --> 00:28:23,480
Li Chengze, we're not the same kind of people
519
00:28:23,560 --> 00:28:24,920
You and I are destined to be enemies
520
00:28:32,760 --> 00:28:33,760
What a pity
521
00:28:43,520 --> 00:28:45,480
Dong Jing Prefecture is handling the case, drop your blade.
522
00:28:51,280 --> 00:28:53,240
-Don't move
-Don't move
523
00:28:54,400 --> 00:28:55,400
Nobody move
524
00:29:04,160 --> 00:29:05,160
You're already dead.
525
00:29:05,240 --> 00:29:07,240
How did you mobilize the Dong Jing officers?
526
00:29:09,120 --> 00:29:11,720
No, even if alive, you couldn't summon them.
527
00:29:12,680 --> 00:29:13,680
Who could it be?
528
00:29:17,960 --> 00:29:19,960
-All hail the Crown Prince!
-All hail the Crown Prince!
529
00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:22,760
Carry on with your duties, no need for formalities.
530
00:29:48,920 --> 00:29:50,280
Brother Bai is here too
531
00:29:51,600 --> 00:29:52,640
Greetings, Your Highness
532
00:29:58,320 --> 00:30:00,040
We're brothers, no need for formalities.
533
00:30:02,080 --> 00:30:03,080
Then let's...
534
00:30:03,560 --> 00:30:04,560
Have a chat?
535
00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:11,600
No need for formalities.
536
00:30:17,040 --> 00:30:18,520
Your Highness the Crown Prince
537
00:30:23,080 --> 00:30:24,680
What's this kid's deal?
538
00:30:25,120 --> 00:30:26,360
Tired, gonna take a nap.
539
00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,000
Just like that?
540
00:30:29,560 --> 00:30:31,160
Kids need more sleep when they're growing.
541
00:30:32,200 --> 00:30:34,040
I was the same as a child, I understand.
542
00:30:34,120 --> 00:30:35,320
Understand my foot!
543
00:30:37,680 --> 00:30:38,680
What happened to your face?
544
00:30:38,760 --> 00:30:40,080
Kicked by a donkey.
545
00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,720
Second Brother really knows everything.
546
00:30:49,720 --> 00:30:52,520
Your Highness the Crown Prince, what brings you to such a place?
547
00:30:53,120 --> 00:30:56,160
I had some free time,
so I followed when I saw the Capital Office handling a case.
548
00:30:56,240 --> 00:30:57,720
What kind of case?
549
00:30:58,160 --> 00:30:59,160
The Embrace Moon Tower.
550
00:30:59,520 --> 00:31:01,360
Human trafficking is a grave crime against the state.
551
00:31:01,440 --> 00:31:02,760
I had to come see for myself.
552
00:31:02,840 --> 00:31:04,960
Who would've thought I'd run into Second Brother here.
553
00:31:05,680 --> 00:31:07,640
Second Brother, perhaps you should come back tomorrow?
554
00:31:09,080 --> 00:31:11,240
I advise you to think twice before speaking or acting.
555
00:31:12,480 --> 00:31:14,640
Think about what? How?
556
00:31:14,720 --> 00:31:15,800
Fan Xian deceived the Emperor.
557
00:31:16,920 --> 00:31:18,040
This is a capital offense.
558
00:31:19,080 --> 00:31:20,360
You dare protect him even in this?
559
00:31:21,200 --> 00:31:22,200
Didn't he really die?
560
00:31:24,040 --> 00:31:25,400
And who might this be before us...?
561
00:31:34,040 --> 00:31:35,440
Wei, don't scare me like that.
562
00:31:35,720 --> 00:31:36,800
There's nobody in front of me at all.
563
00:31:44,480 --> 00:31:45,880
You should consider the consequences
564
00:31:46,560 --> 00:31:48,400
Sheltering deception against the emperor is equally punishable
565
00:31:49,320 --> 00:31:51,240
Lately, I've been extremely exhausted
566
00:31:51,680 --> 00:31:53,360
I'm blind, I'm deaf
567
00:31:53,720 --> 00:31:54,800
What crime have I committed?
568
00:32:02,400 --> 00:32:03,960
If this really blows up,
569
00:32:05,160 --> 00:32:06,880
do you think you can protect it?
570
00:32:10,640 --> 00:32:12,400
Not sure, let's try.
571
00:32:17,120 --> 00:32:18,320
Capital Prefecture official business.
572
00:32:18,880 --> 00:32:20,680
Obstructors will be treated as rebels.
573
00:32:22,080 --> 00:32:23,840
Haven't you thought it through?
574
00:32:24,880 --> 00:32:25,880
How will this end?
575
00:32:25,960 --> 00:32:27,720
Haven't thought about it, why don't you?
576
00:32:27,800 --> 00:32:28,840
May I ask presumptuously,
577
00:32:29,440 --> 00:32:32,360
how did Your Highness know I'd come to Baoyue Tower today?
578
00:32:40,840 --> 00:32:41,880
Wang Qinian
579
00:32:42,440 --> 00:32:43,760
Your Highness... this...
580
00:32:43,840 --> 00:32:45,320
All the blame...
581
00:32:45,640 --> 00:32:47,520
Should fall on my master
582
00:32:48,320 --> 00:32:51,160
At heart, I'm still an honest man
583
00:32:52,800 --> 00:32:54,400
Fan Xian went to Baoyue Tower?
584
00:32:54,760 --> 00:32:55,760
Indeed
585
00:32:56,320 --> 00:32:57,840
Then you'll need to visit Second Brother's place later
586
00:32:57,920 --> 00:32:59,240
Young Master Fan said
587
00:32:59,720 --> 00:33:02,320
If Your Highness the Crown Prince times it right
588
00:33:02,400 --> 00:33:04,920
You can trap them in Baoyue Tower
589
00:33:09,520 --> 00:33:11,760
Fan Xian is using himself as bait
590
00:33:11,840 --> 00:33:14,920
He just hopes Your Highness enjoys the fishing
591
00:33:18,560 --> 00:33:19,960
A series of traps
592
00:33:20,040 --> 00:33:21,400
You really fooled me
593
00:33:21,480 --> 00:33:24,520
This is all because my master is too cunning
594
00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:27,240
I'm just reluctantly going along
595
00:33:27,320 --> 00:33:28,880
If I had really captured your wife and daughter
596
00:33:28,960 --> 00:33:30,520
I would have handed them over just now
597
00:33:31,840 --> 00:33:32,840
Fortunately
598
00:33:33,320 --> 00:33:35,320
The mother and daughter aren't in your hands
599
00:33:35,680 --> 00:33:36,800
That makes things much safer
600
00:33:37,440 --> 00:33:38,520
Well played with the words
601
00:33:38,600 --> 00:33:39,680
What a beautifully laid trap
602
00:33:40,240 --> 00:33:41,960
This humble one is terrified...
603
00:33:42,040 --> 00:33:44,320
Wang Qinian, your deception comes so naturally
604
00:33:44,400 --> 00:33:46,920
You even fooled me - must do this often?
605
00:33:47,000 --> 00:33:48,960
Not at all, not at all
606
00:33:49,560 --> 00:33:53,080
I've always been a man of integrity
607
00:33:53,160 --> 00:33:56,280
It's mainly my master's influence
608
00:33:57,880 --> 00:33:59,160
Second Brother
609
00:33:59,240 --> 00:34:00,520
We've already drawn our swords
610
00:34:00,600 --> 00:34:01,640
Why are you still chatting?
611
00:34:01,720 --> 00:34:03,200
Draw swords? What swords?
612
00:34:07,280 --> 00:34:09,080
They're not drawn, so let's sit and chat
613
00:34:19,720 --> 00:34:21,240
You say we're like brothers
614
00:34:22,360 --> 00:34:23,800
And you're the Crown Prince
615
00:34:23,880 --> 00:34:26,120
Drawing swords before you would be treason, wouldn't it?
616
00:34:26,200 --> 00:34:28,240
Let's just treat it as a joke
617
00:34:28,320 --> 00:34:29,800
Precisely because we're like brothers
618
00:34:29,880 --> 00:34:31,040
that I must advise you
619
00:34:31,120 --> 00:34:33,200
You shouldn't have come to Baoyue Tower
620
00:34:33,680 --> 00:34:36,040
If others see you here, there'll inevitably be gossip
621
00:34:36,120 --> 00:34:38,920
The Fan family owns Baoyue Tower
622
00:34:40,120 --> 00:34:41,480
But the secondary owner
623
00:34:41,560 --> 00:34:42,760
is your growing younger brother
624
00:34:42,840 --> 00:34:45,040
The secondary owner is also your growing younger brother
625
00:34:45,120 --> 00:34:46,320
Second Brother, you're mistaken
626
00:34:46,640 --> 00:34:48,600
The Crown Prince isn't counted among the princes
627
00:34:48,680 --> 00:34:51,040
He's younger than me, but he's ranked third
628
00:34:51,120 --> 00:34:53,520
So this brotherhood doesn't apply to me
629
00:34:53,600 --> 00:34:55,120
What? Are you planning to arrest me today?
630
00:34:55,200 --> 00:34:57,360
How could you say that? I treat you as my own brother
631
00:34:57,440 --> 00:34:59,680
Once we leave here, I won't mention a word
632
00:34:59,760 --> 00:35:01,800
Then how should I repay you?
633
00:35:01,880 --> 00:35:03,320
Release the Teng mother and son
634
00:35:04,160 --> 00:35:05,280
Isn't Fan Xian absent?
635
00:35:05,640 --> 00:35:06,960
That was just my personal opinion
636
00:35:11,080 --> 00:35:12,280
Actually
637
00:35:12,720 --> 00:35:13,960
What if we fall out?
638
00:35:14,960 --> 00:35:17,920
Baoyue Tower has nothing to do with me
639
00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:20,160
Outsiders' criticism won't affect me
640
00:35:20,800 --> 00:35:22,440
Baoyue Tower has nothing to do with you?
641
00:35:22,520 --> 00:35:24,520
- My conscience is clear
- Are you sure?
642
00:35:24,600 --> 00:35:25,640
Absolutely certain
643
00:35:25,720 --> 00:35:27,800
- Then let's speak privately
- Agreed
644
00:35:41,360 --> 00:35:42,440
Is that Yuan Meng downstairs?
645
00:35:43,120 --> 00:35:45,160
What are they talking about? I can't hear.
646
00:35:45,960 --> 00:35:46,960
No idea.
647
00:35:47,640 --> 00:35:48,640
Don't look.
648
00:35:49,360 --> 00:35:51,320
The former top courtesan of Liujing River was quite famous.
649
00:35:51,400 --> 00:35:52,800
If I remember correctly,
650
00:35:53,240 --> 00:35:55,080
Hongcheng took her in.
651
00:35:56,360 --> 00:35:57,680
Though Hongcheng is the heir of Prince Jing,
652
00:35:57,760 --> 00:35:59,840
we have little connection—I don't know him well.
653
00:36:00,160 --> 00:36:01,600
Second Brother is quite close to him.
654
00:36:02,160 --> 00:36:04,760
You could say Hongcheng follows Second Brother's lead entirely.
655
00:36:07,080 --> 00:36:08,400
Speak more plainly.
656
00:36:10,200 --> 00:36:11,920
This relationship is...
657
00:36:12,680 --> 00:36:14,000
Yuanmeng and Hongcheng
658
00:36:14,360 --> 00:36:15,800
Hongcheng and Second Brother
659
00:36:16,960 --> 00:36:18,680
Isn't this an iron triangle?
660
00:36:20,880 --> 00:36:23,680
To outsiders, Second Brother and this Baoyue Tower
661
00:36:23,760 --> 00:36:25,160
still seem somewhat connected
662
00:36:25,240 --> 00:36:28,000
- "Somewhat connected" might not be enough
- I'm afraid of deeper investigation
663
00:36:28,080 --> 00:36:29,760
What if nothing can be found?
664
00:36:29,840 --> 00:36:31,160
Public opinion is formidable
665
00:36:31,880 --> 00:36:34,640
Speak plainly, what do you want in exchange for silencing the rumors?
666
00:36:40,680 --> 00:36:42,240
So release the Teng mother and son
667
00:36:42,560 --> 00:36:43,720
That's exactly what I mean
668
00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:46,320
Just say "fear of public opinion" and I'll release them
669
00:36:47,680 --> 00:36:49,080
Do you think I'm that kind of person?
670
00:36:56,560 --> 00:36:57,760
You read people so well.
671
00:36:58,320 --> 00:36:59,320
I really am.
672
00:37:15,000 --> 00:37:17,440
After all, we're brothers.
673
00:37:17,960 --> 00:37:19,320
We're family.
674
00:37:20,160 --> 00:37:22,120
Whoever steps back doesn't matter.
675
00:37:22,880 --> 00:37:25,080
-Fan Wujiu
-Your Highness
676
00:37:25,960 --> 00:37:27,720
Escort the Teng mother and son back to their residence.
677
00:37:29,560 --> 00:37:30,960
-But...
-Go now.
678
00:37:32,560 --> 00:37:33,640
Understood.
679
00:37:44,160 --> 00:37:46,280
Move aside, all of you, get out of the way!
680
00:37:51,280 --> 00:37:52,320
Is there anything else you need?
681
00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:54,840
Don't worry
682
00:37:54,920 --> 00:37:56,640
I'll definitely release them, no compromises
683
00:37:57,000 --> 00:37:58,680
Gossip is dreadful, I'm terrified.
684
00:37:58,760 --> 00:38:00,240
Then what are your orders, Second Brother?
685
00:38:00,320 --> 00:38:03,280
The Crown Prince has arrived, shouldn't I bow and admit defeat?
686
00:38:03,360 --> 00:38:05,680
May I ask if we can leave now?
687
00:38:08,560 --> 00:38:09,560
As you wish.
688
00:38:13,720 --> 00:38:14,720
People's hearts are hard to fathom.
689
00:38:15,280 --> 00:38:16,560
Take care of yourself.
690
00:38:20,080 --> 00:38:21,080
Who is he talking to?
691
00:38:21,760 --> 00:38:22,760
I don't know.
692
00:38:42,040 --> 00:38:44,160
The government office is handling a case, don't cause trouble for them.
693
00:38:46,760 --> 00:38:47,760
Don't hold them up.
694
00:39:00,920 --> 00:39:02,000
What are you pondering?
695
00:39:03,720 --> 00:39:05,320
Do you think he's genuine or fake?
696
00:39:09,320 --> 00:39:11,040
From what I know of Second Brother,
697
00:39:11,120 --> 00:39:12,560
he's not someone who breaks his word.
698
00:39:13,040 --> 00:39:14,360
If he promised to release them,
699
00:39:14,920 --> 00:39:15,920
he’ll definitely do it.
700
00:39:18,880 --> 00:39:21,320
I just think he gave in too easily.
701
00:39:21,600 --> 00:39:22,640
Even if the situation was unfavorable,
702
00:39:22,720 --> 00:39:24,640
leaving on the spot would’ve been an option.
703
00:39:24,960 --> 00:39:25,960
Letting them go so easily?
704
00:39:28,720 --> 00:39:29,800
It’s possible that—
705
00:39:30,120 --> 00:39:31,840
like I mentioned, that "iron triangle"—
706
00:39:32,400 --> 00:39:33,760
he must’ve realized
707
00:39:33,840 --> 00:39:35,960
to outsiders, he couldn’t possibly be tied to the Phoenix Nightclub,
708
00:39:36,040 --> 00:39:37,960
right? No connection at all?
709
00:39:39,400 --> 00:39:40,920
But Yuan Meng’s flaw—
710
00:39:41,440 --> 00:39:42,800
is way too obvious.
711
00:39:46,720 --> 00:39:48,560
Maybe I came too suddenly,
712
00:39:49,400 --> 00:39:50,560
and he didn’t have time to hide them.
713
00:39:51,280 --> 00:39:53,160
No, what I mean is—
714
00:39:53,240 --> 00:39:55,760
Why did he insist on Yuan Meng managing the Phoenix Nightclub?
715
00:39:55,840 --> 00:39:57,120
Couldn’t he have picked someone else?
716
00:39:57,200 --> 00:39:58,880
Yuan Meng’s the top courtesan—
717
00:39:58,960 --> 00:40:00,320
a master of charm and wit.
718
00:40:00,400 --> 00:40:02,200
She’s perfect for the job, no?
719
00:40:05,760 --> 00:40:07,960
He used the Phoenix Nightclub to trap Fan Sizhe,
720
00:40:08,800 --> 00:40:09,800
then sent me a letter,
721
00:40:09,880 --> 00:40:11,280
and even seized the Teng mother and son.
722
00:40:11,360 --> 00:40:12,800
After all that effort,
723
00:40:13,840 --> 00:40:15,080
he just gives up now?
724
00:40:16,560 --> 00:40:17,680
Originally,
725
00:40:18,200 --> 00:40:19,560
he wanted to trap you for deceiving the emperor.
726
00:40:20,120 --> 00:40:23,000
Who knew the plan would fail?
727
00:40:26,200 --> 00:40:29,160
Is it possible Yuan Meng was a deliberate flaw he exposed?
728
00:40:35,800 --> 00:40:36,800
Then what is he after?
729
00:40:41,280 --> 00:40:42,400
After what?
730
00:40:45,680 --> 00:40:46,800
Exactly.
731
00:40:48,080 --> 00:40:49,080
What's the motive?
732
00:41:13,560 --> 00:41:14,560
Release them.
733
00:41:14,800 --> 00:41:15,920
I've already given the order.
734
00:41:16,360 --> 00:41:18,000
They're just a widow and her child. Don't frighten them.
735
00:41:18,080 --> 00:41:20,240
So we're just sending the Teng mother and son back like this?
736
00:41:20,320 --> 00:41:22,240
We didn't catch Fan Xian, so letting them go doesn't matter.
737
00:41:22,320 --> 00:41:24,440
Besides, it's not worth risking our lives over this matter with him.
738
00:41:24,520 --> 00:41:26,960
But this way, we gain nothing at all.
739
00:41:27,040 --> 00:41:30,000
What's the rush? The show at Baoyue Tower has only just begun.
740
00:41:30,080 --> 00:41:31,560
Only he thinks he's won.
741
00:41:32,080 --> 00:41:33,080
What about Wang Qinian?
742
00:41:35,280 --> 00:41:37,160
He actually managed to deceive me.
743
00:41:38,240 --> 00:41:39,360
He's quite talented.
744
00:41:42,640 --> 00:41:44,120
I don't deserve such praise...
745
00:41:44,560 --> 00:41:45,880
What talent does Wang possess?
746
00:41:46,200 --> 00:41:48,000
At best, I'm just an ordinary man.
747
00:41:48,080 --> 00:41:50,240
Your Highness, you flatter me too much.
748
00:41:50,320 --> 00:41:52,360
This person is quite humble.
749
00:41:53,520 --> 00:41:56,040
But there are very few who can deceive Second Brother.
750
00:41:56,120 --> 00:41:57,280
That's already quite impressive.
751
00:41:59,600 --> 00:42:02,080
It's mainly because Your Highness is blessed with great fortune.
752
00:42:02,160 --> 00:42:05,760
And my lord has one brilliant plan after another.
753
00:42:05,840 --> 00:42:09,480
As for me, I just did what an honest man should.
754
00:42:10,080 --> 00:42:12,280
That's why you handled it so perfectly.
755
00:42:12,360 --> 00:42:14,320
Old Wang, that's enough.
756
00:42:14,400 --> 00:42:15,400
Got it.
757
00:42:15,880 --> 00:42:18,240
What do you plan to do with Baoyue Tower?
758
00:42:20,480 --> 00:42:22,200
Can you release the people?
759
00:42:25,200 --> 00:42:26,400
If we release them now,
760
00:42:27,080 --> 00:42:28,760
we probably won't leave any survivors.
761
00:42:33,120 --> 00:42:34,120
Then seal the tower first.
762
00:42:35,880 --> 00:42:37,040
You calm them down.
763
00:42:37,680 --> 00:42:38,680
Wait until I officially return to the capital.
764
00:42:38,760 --> 00:42:40,720
- I'll definitely give them a way out.
- Okay.
765
00:42:41,320 --> 00:42:43,640
By the way, there's a Miss Jin in the tower.
766
00:42:43,720 --> 00:42:45,880
Take special care of her, return her indenture contract.
767
00:42:48,720 --> 00:42:50,280
Are you worthy of my sister-in-law?
768
00:42:51,080 --> 00:42:52,320
The business is so good.
769
00:42:52,400 --> 00:42:54,120
Just seal it like that? Giving up?
770
00:42:55,040 --> 00:42:56,040
Dare not continue.
771
00:42:56,120 --> 00:42:57,560
Is there anything you dare not do?
772
00:42:57,640 --> 00:42:58,680
Dare not cross the bottom line.51820
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