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=The Rise of Ning=

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(Adapted from Wen Tan's novel "Chancellor
Training Handbook" from Jinjiang Literature)

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=Episode 24=

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(Marquis Anbei's Residence)

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Uncle, it's almost time.

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How did it go?

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Young Lady,

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Third Young Master
didn't go to the library today.

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(Jimo House)

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It's late.
Why hasn't Third Brother returned yet?

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Young Master went to Mr. Sun's library.

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He hasn't returned yet.

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Qing Qu and I have been there.

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He wasn't there at all.

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Maybe Qing Qu was mistaken.

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Fine.

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Follow me to the library, then.

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It's either Qing Qu was mistaken

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or you're lying to me.

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Seventh Lady,

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Young Master has been busy lately.

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Is he so busy
that he has no time to come home?

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It's common for men
to experience this when they're busy.

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Was he busy with

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the affairs of Senior Daoyan?

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Seventh Lady, how did you know...?

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Now, I know.

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Tell me where he is.

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He'll slaughter me if I tell you.

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I'll slaughter you right now
if you don't tell me.

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Young Master said

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he would definitely try his best
to come back in one piece.

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Come back in one piece?

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Explain yourself!

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All of them are his men.

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He's staging the act himself.
What a shameless man.

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Protect His Lordship!

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Yes, sir!

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Someone's trying to rescue the convict.

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Kill all of them!

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Lu Jiaxue is going to make his move.

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Let's go.

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(Laifu Inn)

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(Zuixian Restaurant)

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Here they come.

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(Chen Daoyan is in danger)

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Don't come! Just go!

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(Longquan)

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(Yining,)

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(I would rather
you didn't come upon this letter.)

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(If you're reading this right now,)

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(I'm sorry. I went back on my word.)

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(I made a vow in front
of Master's grave.)

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(I swore to look after
my seniors and juniors.)

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(I know)

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(you still can't get over)

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(your mother's death.)

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(What worries me the most)

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(is the matter
between you and Chen Lan.)

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(You can seek the help
of my brothers in the trading house.)

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(All of them are at your disposal.)

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(You can move out of Luo's Residence)

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(and stay away from trouble as well.)

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(Take good care of yourself.)

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(If not, I cannot rest in peace.)

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(All humans die eventually.)

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(There's no need to rejoice
over happiness)

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(or grieve over tragedy.)

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(I don't expect you to forgive me.)

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(I'll make a move first.)

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(I just hope that you'll lead
a better life in the future.)

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(If, one day,)

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(everyone in the world condemns you,)

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(and there's no place for you to stay,)

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(you don't need to be upset.)

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(You can admire the date trees,)

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(and the ginkgo trees during fall.)

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(That's the kind of life
you always desired.)

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(You should live on)

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(for my sake as well.)

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(Yining, take care.)

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What are you doing here?

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Just go!

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Duke Ying is coming!

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You'll be safe by then!

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Young Master Cheng.

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Duke Ying's men have arrived.

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Nobody moves!

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Put down your weapons.

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If not, he shall die.

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I know who you are.

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Just surrender.

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Stop right there!

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Lu Jiaxue,

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you're bold, aren't you?

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How dare you plot to harm
a major criminal of the court?

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Put down your weapon!

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Lu Jiaxue.

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I'll see how you can
explain yourself now.

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Hurry.

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Just go.

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Attack!

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Get out of the way!

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Get out of the way!

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Marquis Lu.

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Follow me to see His Majesty.

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Explain yourself to him.

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Duke Ying,

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I'm trying to arrest the criminals now.

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I'll definitely explain myself
after this.

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Fine.

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I'll wait for you.

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I'll see whether
it was a true assassination

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or just an act
that you set up by yourself.

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I'll see how you can explain yourself
in front of His Majesty.

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Regarding today's matter,

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the Imperial Guards

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will give His Majesty an account.

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Let's go.

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Seventh Lady.

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It's me. What do you need?

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You're being so protective of him.

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Why don't we guess

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whether or not
he'll come to your rescue?

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Him?

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Who are you referring to?

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Young Master.

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How's the situation?

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Take a look.

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I just came here to have some tea.

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My maid went
to do some shopping for me.

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I ran outside as I saw a riot

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breaking out downstairs.

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Is there something wrong with that?

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But it seems like you're exhausted

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from merely having tea.

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Your third brother always
says that he'll protect you.

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But now, it doesn't seem like
he cares about you at all.

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Third Brother?

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Is this case
related to Third Brother as well?

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You still want to deny the fact?

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Fine.

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Be careful. There's a river behind you.

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Seventh Lady,

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what if I try to kill you today?

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Do you think he'll come to your rescue?

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How dare you threaten me

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in public?

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Do you have any regard for the law?

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Shut up!

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Are you all

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just cowards who hide in the shadows?

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You guys should head back first.

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No. Young Master, you mustn't go.

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He predicted where you would be hiding.

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He's luring you out on purpose.

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I have to save her.

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If you show yourself like this,

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Lu Jiaxue will have the goods on us.

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If Seventh Lady is one of us,

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she cannot
clear her name in the future.

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If you show yourself now,

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not only will Seventh Lady
die from it,

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but the entire Luo Family
will be implicated.

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Calm down for now.

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Lu Jiaxue has never seen me before.

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I'm not related
to the Luo Family either.

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Even if they capture me,

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at most, I'll say that I can't watch

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them bullying a girl.

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You should head back first.

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I'll rescue her with our seniors.

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Let's go!

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You guys still don't want
to show yourselves?

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How dare you guys let a weak girl
like her provide cover for you all?

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Aren't you guys embarrassed?

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Do you guys want her to die?

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Even if

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I were to die again today,

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I won't let you hold me hostage

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and blackmail Third Brother.

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Young Lady!

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Young Lady, you're awake.

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What am I doing here?

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Don't you remember?

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Third Young Master sent you back.

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He said you fell into the river.

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All of the servants were terrified.

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It didn't alarm anyone, did it?

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Both Old Madam and Madam Lin
have no idea.

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I'm glad to hear that.

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♪It's complicated but I'm not afraid♪

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♪There's light in my heart♪

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♪Following the river of time♪

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♪I dive into the whirlpool♪

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♪For the sake of you and mine♪

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♪In search of an outcome♪

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♪I'm willing to risk my life♪

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Young Lady.

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Third Young Master instructed his men
to deliver medicine here.

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Let me feed you.

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♪In order to reveal the fate♪

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♪Forget about the outcome♪

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♪Let me be your shoulder to lean on♪

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♪Even if things go south, so be it♪

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If he comes again,

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tell him

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to take his things with him.

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I don't wish to see him again.

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I'm afraid

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Senior Daoyan already planned

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to die under Lu Jiaxue's blade
from the start.

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Even after his death,

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we couldn't even erect a tomb for him.

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Senior Daoyan

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wishes to pave a path for us
using his death.

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We mustn't let his sacrifice be in vain.

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But now,

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Wang Yuan and Lu Jiaxue
have joined hands.

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Few in the world

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can rival their influence and power.

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Shenyuan,

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what do you plan to do next?

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I'll take the imperial examination

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and join the imperial court.

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I'll gain influence within the court

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at all costs.

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You see,

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Lu Jiaxue held Seventh Lady hostage

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to make you show yourself.

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I think he's very confident
that you were

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the one attempting
to rescue the convict.

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It seems unlikely
that this will end well.

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Even if he wishes to make peace,

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I'll never let him off.

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Shenyuan.

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Although we're not that capable,

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we'll surely risk our lives for you

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if you need our help.

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We can't let Master die in vain.

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We can't let Senior Daoyan die in vain.

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In this world,

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fairness and justice

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will eventually arrive.

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(In memory of our honored
mentor Chen Jiuheng)

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Senior Daoyan.

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Senior Daoyan, please rest in peace.

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If you see Master, please tell him

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that I won't

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let him down.

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(Mei.)

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(Is that truly you?)

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Duke Ying, I'm afraid Marquis Lu

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would've claimed credit for
eradicating the prison breakers

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had you not arrived in time.

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He would've killed the witness

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and pushed the blame
on the black-clad assailants.

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That's very likely.

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When I was there,

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there should be two groups
of black-clad assailants

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fighting each other.

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One group serves Li Jiaxue

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while the other group should be

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members of Chen Daoyan's faction.

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Duke Ying, are you saying

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that Lu Jiaxue was speaking the truth
when he was at the hall?

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Was Chen Daoyan truly seeking death?

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I guess

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he sacrificed his life
for justice's sake.

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However,

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Chen Daoyan did die

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under Lu Jiaxue's blade.

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Lu Jiaxue is bound to be implicated.

274
00:22:31,678 --> 00:22:34,038
However, the Imperial Guards
failed their duties this time.

275
00:22:34,038 --> 00:22:35,998
Although Lu Jiaxue was criticized,

276
00:22:35,998 --> 00:22:38,678
there hasn't been
any substantial impact.

277
00:22:39,198 --> 00:22:39,919
Did His Majesty

278
00:22:39,919 --> 00:22:41,478
still believe what they said?

279
00:22:43,919 --> 00:22:46,238
If so,

280
00:22:46,678 --> 00:22:48,958
he wouldn't permit me
to submit the petition.

281
00:22:49,399 --> 00:22:49,879
So,

282
00:22:50,399 --> 00:22:51,478
you mean...

283
00:22:55,159 --> 00:22:56,839
A workman must first sharpen his tools

284
00:22:57,319 --> 00:22:58,839
if he is to do his work well.

285
00:22:59,616 --> 00:23:01,350
The person who lured me
into this situation

286
00:23:01,359 --> 00:23:02,958
is a clever strategist.

287
00:23:03,198 --> 00:23:04,839
He even showed me

288
00:23:04,839 --> 00:23:06,319
how Lu Jiaxue killed the witness.

289
00:23:07,879 --> 00:23:08,639
I think

290
00:23:09,359 --> 00:23:10,079
this case

291
00:23:10,718 --> 00:23:12,399
will be reopened soon.

292
00:23:15,839 --> 00:23:18,119
You were always cautious.

293
00:23:18,879 --> 00:23:19,879
How did you fail

294
00:23:20,758 --> 00:23:22,639
this time around?

295
00:23:23,278 --> 00:23:24,438
I was negligent.

296
00:23:25,079 --> 00:23:26,159
I never expected Duke Ying

297
00:23:26,919 --> 00:23:28,278
to show up that quickly.

298
00:23:28,496 --> 00:23:30,736
His Majesty harbors deep thoughts
and intentions.

299
00:23:31,040 --> 00:23:32,752
Since he allowed Duke Ying to intervene,

300
00:23:33,079 --> 00:23:35,438
that means he's already
suspicious of us.

301
00:23:36,359 --> 00:23:37,119
And now,

302
00:23:37,518 --> 00:23:39,839
the witness of the case
died by our hands.

303
00:23:40,438 --> 00:23:43,438
Although His Majesty isn't
pursuing any charges now,

304
00:23:44,159 --> 00:23:46,478
I'm afraid
he's more suspicious of us now.

305
00:23:46,608 --> 00:23:49,104
I will keep a close eye on
Chen Jiuheng's remnant faction.

306
00:23:49,879 --> 00:23:51,278
I won't let them stir up trouble again.

307
00:23:51,678 --> 00:23:53,238
This remnant faction of his

308
00:23:53,718 --> 00:23:55,399
is so stubborn.

309
00:23:55,958 --> 00:23:57,359
It's been so many years,

310
00:23:57,472 --> 00:23:59,456
yet they're still thinking of
overturning the case.

311
00:23:59,879 --> 00:24:00,639
Marquis Lu,

312
00:24:01,119 --> 00:24:03,079
you have to eradicate
the root of the issue.

313
00:24:04,518 --> 00:24:05,839
Only then will you and I

314
00:24:06,559 --> 00:24:07,919
be able to have peace of mind.

315
00:24:11,159 --> 00:24:12,079
Understood.

316
00:24:13,438 --> 00:24:14,198
What is this?

317
00:24:14,198 --> 00:24:15,038
What notice is this?

318
00:24:15,680 --> 00:24:16,599
(Chen Daoyan died in a robbery)

319
00:24:16,599 --> 00:24:18,520
Seems like the convict died.

320
00:24:18,520 --> 00:24:19,920
I heard it seems to be a grievance.

321
00:24:20,160 --> 00:24:21,616
Duke Ying is trying to gather evidence.

322
00:24:24,080 --> 00:24:25,408
- Uncle.
- Your Lordship.

323
00:24:25,438 --> 00:24:27,319
Duke Ying is trying to tell everyone

324
00:24:27,936 --> 00:24:29,824
that he intends
to meddle with the case, huh?

325
00:24:31,678 --> 00:24:33,518
His Majesty is suspicious of us now.

326
00:24:34,438 --> 00:24:35,159
If not,

327
00:24:35,200 --> 00:24:37,190
he wouldn't allow Duke Ying
to publish such a notice.

328
00:24:37,750 --> 00:24:39,904
Will those people head to
Duke Ying's Residence, then?

329
00:24:40,399 --> 00:24:41,599
If anyone dares to do so,

330
00:24:42,518 --> 00:24:43,839
they'll end up like Chen Daoyan.

331
00:24:44,192 --> 00:24:45,904
You must keep a close eye on them.

332
00:24:47,198 --> 00:24:48,319
Yes, Your Lordship.

333
00:24:49,678 --> 00:24:51,399
How did last night's investigation go?

334
00:24:51,758 --> 00:24:53,518
They took the opportunity
to escape by water.

335
00:24:53,616 --> 00:24:54,990
They didn't leave any traces behind.

336
00:24:55,088 --> 00:24:57,152
I've investigated
the Luo's Residence as well.

337
00:24:57,200 --> 00:24:58,630
Seventh Lady did leave the residence

338
00:24:58,639 --> 00:24:59,599
to enjoy the lanterns.

339
00:24:59,728 --> 00:25:01,936
However, Third Young Master Luo
didn't leave the residence.

340
00:25:04,960 --> 00:25:05,801
Has Seventh Lady

341
00:25:05,870 --> 00:25:07,392
returned to the Luo's Residence safely?

342
00:25:07,599 --> 00:25:08,958
Up until now,

343
00:25:09,088 --> 00:25:10,944
there haven't been any movements
from their side.

344
00:25:11,399 --> 00:25:12,678
I assume Seventh Lady is safe.

345
00:25:15,198 --> 00:25:16,879
Your Lordship, I was inept.

346
00:25:16,910 --> 00:25:18,384
I failed to capture those criminals.

347
00:25:19,599 --> 00:25:21,079
Let's drop the matter for now.

348
00:25:21,696 --> 00:25:22,688
Drop the matter?

349
00:25:23,792 --> 00:25:25,632
There's one thing
I need to confirm first.

350
00:25:27,392 --> 00:25:29,230
Uncle, are you still
wondering whether or not

351
00:25:29,376 --> 00:25:31,150
Seventh Lady
is the person you're looking for?

352
00:25:33,159 --> 00:25:33,958
It's a shame

353
00:25:34,758 --> 00:25:35,919
that you were the only one

354
00:25:36,079 --> 00:25:37,839
who saw her face before.

355
00:25:38,718 --> 00:25:39,119
If not,

356
00:25:39,184 --> 00:25:41,184
we could've just told someone
to identify her.

357
00:26:13,958 --> 00:26:14,839
Third Young Master,

358
00:26:14,840 --> 00:26:16,478
Young Lady says
she doesn't want to see you.

359
00:26:16,478 --> 00:26:17,438
Please head back.

360
00:26:18,496 --> 00:26:20,736
Has she taken her medicine?
Does she feel better now?

361
00:26:21,599 --> 00:26:23,718
Young Lady told us
to return this to you.

362
00:26:29,266 --> 00:26:29,905
All right.

363
00:26:30,839 --> 00:26:32,119
I'll visit her another day.

364
00:26:41,800 --> 00:26:43,225
(Haitang Abode)

365
00:26:43,278 --> 00:26:44,038
Young Master,

366
00:26:44,038 --> 00:26:46,599
I think Miss Qing Qu
was being too direct just now.

367
00:26:47,184 --> 00:26:49,110
I wasn't that direct
when I stopped Seventh Lady

368
00:26:49,119 --> 00:26:50,159
from seeing you.

369
00:26:57,119 --> 00:26:58,278
It's all my fault.

370
00:26:58,310 --> 00:27:00,080
I shouldn't have told
Seventh Lady about this.

371
00:27:00,238 --> 00:27:01,678
That's how she got implicated.

372
00:27:02,119 --> 00:27:03,399
Young Master, you should punish me.

373
00:27:04,399 --> 00:27:05,758
She's just angry at me.

374
00:27:05,840 --> 00:27:07,168
It has nothing to do with you.

375
00:27:07,238 --> 00:27:09,238
But you hid the truth from her
for her own good.

376
00:27:09,678 --> 00:27:10,238
Young Master.

377
00:27:12,359 --> 00:27:12,998
(Lu Jiaxue!)

378
00:27:13,399 --> 00:27:14,038
(Don't tell me)

379
00:27:14,079 --> 00:27:16,109
(you don't want to know
the identity of the woman)

380
00:27:16,110 --> 00:27:17,184
(who fell into the cliff?)

381
00:27:17,216 --> 00:27:18,150
I don't need to know.

382
00:27:18,639 --> 00:27:19,718
Let me tell you this.

383
00:27:20,238 --> 00:27:21,478
The woman who fell into the water

384
00:27:21,678 --> 00:27:23,799
was the woman
you longed for day and night!

385
00:27:26,958 --> 00:27:27,919
What did you say?

386
00:27:28,079 --> 00:27:28,919
That woman,

387
00:27:29,478 --> 00:27:31,238
she's Mei.

388
00:27:32,478 --> 00:27:33,758
(Take Song Yingshan away.)

389
00:27:35,278 --> 00:27:36,319
Let go of me!

390
00:27:40,438 --> 00:27:41,319
Lu Jiaxue!

391
00:27:41,559 --> 00:27:43,438
You ingrate!

392
00:27:43,438 --> 00:27:46,319
I'll never let you off
even after my death!

393
00:27:46,359 --> 00:27:47,958
(You scum!)

394
00:27:51,599 --> 00:27:52,478
Lu Jiaxue!

395
00:27:52,639 --> 00:27:53,998
No, I mean, Marquis Lu.

396
00:27:54,198 --> 00:27:55,079
I'm begging you.

397
00:27:55,559 --> 00:27:57,119
Please let my grandpa off!

398
00:27:57,119 --> 00:27:59,038
It's all my fault!
Everything was my fault!

399
00:27:59,968 --> 00:28:01,472
The deed has already been done.

400
00:28:01,639 --> 00:28:02,559
It's too late

401
00:28:03,438 --> 00:28:04,238
for you to regret it!

402
00:28:04,278 --> 00:28:06,678
Why don't you kill me
and spare the Song Family?

403
00:28:08,520 --> 00:28:09,879
I'm begging you!

404
00:28:16,478 --> 00:28:17,119
Song Ziyun.

405
00:28:20,758 --> 00:28:22,749
You forced me to marry you
using your grandpa

406
00:28:22,750 --> 00:28:24,896
as your backer.
When I wasn't willing to do so,

407
00:28:25,680 --> 00:28:28,150
you joined hands with Lu Jiaran,
that "good" brother of mine,

408
00:28:29,198 --> 00:28:30,079
to harm me.

409
00:28:30,758 --> 00:28:31,599
You think

410
00:28:32,079 --> 00:28:33,879
I'll submit and join
the Song Family willingly

411
00:28:34,599 --> 00:28:36,919
when you back me into a corner,

412
00:28:39,998 --> 00:28:40,758
am I right?

413
00:28:43,079 --> 00:28:44,038
That's not true!

414
00:28:44,678 --> 00:28:45,438
You're wrong.

415
00:28:47,359 --> 00:28:48,079
You see,

416
00:28:48,919 --> 00:28:49,998
I never spare those

417
00:28:50,758 --> 00:28:51,839
who try to harm me.

418
00:28:53,678 --> 00:28:54,559
Moreover,

419
00:28:57,678 --> 00:28:58,718
it was you.

420
00:29:00,718 --> 00:29:02,639
My beloved Mei died because of you.

421
00:29:11,958 --> 00:29:12,758
Don't worry.

422
00:29:14,119 --> 00:29:15,119
I won't kill you.

423
00:29:18,599 --> 00:29:21,038
However, I'll make you wish for death.

424
00:29:27,399 --> 00:29:28,198
Ye Yan.

425
00:29:28,359 --> 00:29:28,958
Yes, sir.

426
00:29:33,639 --> 00:29:35,599
Where is Song Ziyun right now?

427
00:29:38,944 --> 00:29:40,880
She should be a slave
at the border area now.

428
00:29:41,038 --> 00:29:41,879
Find her.

429
00:29:42,159 --> 00:29:42,599
Understood.

430
00:29:59,399 --> 00:30:01,599
Fugui, you're the best.

431
00:30:01,599 --> 00:30:04,159
You're not like them.
They don't even visit me.

432
00:30:09,319 --> 00:30:09,919
What?

433
00:30:15,159 --> 00:30:17,518
All right. I'll untie it.

434
00:30:31,278 --> 00:30:31,958
(Yixiu.)

435
00:30:32,030 --> 00:30:33,344
(What are you doing right now?)

436
00:30:34,159 --> 00:30:35,278
I'm so bored.

437
00:30:35,438 --> 00:30:37,319
(This is the new incense I invented.)

438
00:30:37,438 --> 00:30:39,198
(I've invented several
new fragrances as well.)

439
00:30:39,319 --> 00:30:40,799
(But Fugui can't carry all of them.)

440
00:30:40,958 --> 00:30:42,198
(You can keep this for now.)

441
00:30:50,030 --> 00:30:50,912
It's pretty good.

442
00:30:50,960 --> 00:30:52,112
I guess I feel better now.

443
00:30:52,592 --> 00:30:54,368
(I heard from your mother
that she wanted you)

444
00:30:54,384 --> 00:30:55,910
(to marry into
Her Highness's Residence.)

445
00:30:56,310 --> 00:30:57,712
(They belong to the imperial family.)

446
00:30:58,159 --> 00:30:59,359
(Han Zhao likes you too.)

447
00:30:59,408 --> 00:31:00,870
(If you do marry into their family,)

448
00:31:00,912 --> 00:31:02,384
(you won't need to lose any weight.)

449
00:31:02,416 --> 00:31:03,472
(I'm sure you'll be happy.)

450
00:31:03,478 --> 00:31:05,038
I don't want to
marry into her residence.

451
00:31:05,359 --> 00:31:06,678
How could I be happy about that?

452
00:31:07,038 --> 00:31:08,599
It's been a few days since I've eaten.

453
00:31:13,038 --> 00:31:14,198
Fugui, wait here.

454
00:31:36,159 --> 00:31:37,359
All right now.

455
00:31:49,198 --> 00:31:51,198
Sixth Lady, what are you doing?

456
00:31:53,038 --> 00:31:55,998
I saw several birds flying by just now.

457
00:32:14,159 --> 00:32:15,678
I told you to stop it long ago.

458
00:32:16,399 --> 00:32:18,109
The same birds pass by every time.

459
00:32:18,110 --> 00:32:20,144
- Yiyu.
- But you don't get tired of the view.

460
00:32:20,919 --> 00:32:21,718
First Lady.

461
00:32:30,758 --> 00:32:32,438
I can't get used

462
00:32:32,438 --> 00:32:33,919
to the new pillow and blanket.

463
00:32:34,288 --> 00:32:35,920
Ms. Zhao, please head to the storeroom

464
00:32:35,968 --> 00:32:37,150
and get me another set.

465
00:32:41,438 --> 00:32:43,758
All right. I shall get to it now.

466
00:32:44,559 --> 00:32:45,399
Thank you.

467
00:32:57,800 --> 00:32:58,560
Stop staring.

468
00:33:02,438 --> 00:33:03,438
Yiyu, you're the best.

469
00:33:05,958 --> 00:33:07,399
You're willful, aren't you?

470
00:33:07,399 --> 00:33:08,359
If they find out,

471
00:33:08,510 --> 00:33:10,720
you'll be punished,
and your pet goose will be cooked.

472
00:33:10,800 --> 00:33:12,510
That's why I say you're the best.

473
00:33:12,559 --> 00:33:13,839
You know how to cover my back.

474
00:33:16,438 --> 00:33:18,038
I don't understand at all.

475
00:33:18,400 --> 00:33:20,750
Being able to marry into
the Han Family is a great blessing.

476
00:33:20,879 --> 00:33:22,919
Young Master Han fancies you as well.

477
00:33:22,919 --> 00:33:24,469
Why aren't you willing to marry him?

478
00:33:24,470 --> 00:33:26,368
And, you even argued
with Mother because of this.

479
00:33:26,399 --> 00:33:28,278
But I don't like him.

480
00:33:28,359 --> 00:33:29,438
Women like us can't choose

481
00:33:29,518 --> 00:33:31,159
where we marry into, you know?

482
00:33:31,238 --> 00:33:32,238
But...

483
00:33:32,272 --> 00:33:33,552
If you marry into one's family,

484
00:33:33,552 --> 00:33:35,870
you'll be the one spending
your entire life there.

485
00:33:36,159 --> 00:33:37,559
Won't it be upsetting

486
00:33:37,720 --> 00:33:39,320
if you don't like your husband?

487
00:33:39,919 --> 00:33:41,839
By the way, I heard that Mother

488
00:33:41,839 --> 00:33:43,518
took you to
the Shen's Residence for a meal.

489
00:33:43,559 --> 00:33:44,559
What do you think about

490
00:33:45,079 --> 00:33:46,119
Madam Shen?

491
00:33:46,359 --> 00:33:48,278
Weren't you trapped inside the room?

492
00:33:48,438 --> 00:33:49,799
How did you know about that?

493
00:33:50,518 --> 00:33:51,319
What about you?

494
00:33:51,319 --> 00:33:53,119
What do you think about Mr. Shen?

495
00:33:54,678 --> 00:33:56,478
The Shen Family is a family of counts.

496
00:33:56,559 --> 00:33:57,998
They're no ordinary folks.

497
00:33:59,319 --> 00:34:00,678
To Shan,

498
00:34:00,839 --> 00:34:03,119
- no matter if it brings benefits or...
- But...

499
00:34:03,733 --> 00:34:05,772
It doesn't matter
how dignified the family is.

500
00:34:06,147 --> 00:34:07,668
What if Shen Yu doesn't treat you well?

501
00:34:08,195 --> 00:34:09,235
What will you do by then?

502
00:34:10,641 --> 00:34:11,361
About that...

503
00:34:16,839 --> 00:34:18,319
What's your opinion on it, then?

504
00:34:20,799 --> 00:34:22,118
In my opinion,

505
00:34:22,638 --> 00:34:24,199
if I fancy someone,

506
00:34:24,319 --> 00:34:26,118
I won't care about his family
or background.

507
00:34:26,399 --> 00:34:28,158
I'll fancy everything
that's related to him.

508
00:34:28,359 --> 00:34:30,738
Think about it. No matter
what I turn into or how dignified

509
00:34:30,739 --> 00:34:31,739
my family is,

510
00:34:31,739 --> 00:34:33,940
if he thinks I'm the best,
I'll be the best.

511
00:34:52,900 --> 00:34:54,299
(I only took Han Zhao as my friend.)

512
00:34:54,299 --> 00:34:55,820
(I never wanted to get married to him.)

513
00:34:55,936 --> 00:34:57,730
(I don't care about
all those noble statuses.)

514
00:34:57,949 --> 00:34:58,949
(If I were to get married,)

515
00:34:58,980 --> 00:35:00,720
(I'll only get married
to the person I fancy)

516
00:35:00,736 --> 00:35:01,860
(and lead a happy life.)

517
00:35:16,801 --> 00:35:17,281
Hairu...

518
00:35:19,299 --> 00:35:20,060
What are you doing?

519
00:35:20,420 --> 00:35:21,299
I'm drawing something.

520
00:35:22,820 --> 00:35:24,020
You know how to draw?

521
00:35:24,256 --> 00:35:25,616
I'm drawing a landscape painting.

522
00:35:26,699 --> 00:35:27,940
Even Rui Xiang

523
00:35:28,340 --> 00:35:30,020
won't fall for that.

524
00:35:30,659 --> 00:35:31,259
Enough already.

525
00:35:31,760 --> 00:35:33,730
Since you've decided
to start your own business,

526
00:35:33,739 --> 00:35:35,380
you must prove yourself.

527
00:35:35,420 --> 00:35:36,299
You have to learn

528
00:35:36,592 --> 00:35:37,980
how to analyze all these ledgers.

529
00:35:39,420 --> 00:35:40,099
Hairu?

530
00:35:42,060 --> 00:35:44,380
I've already written
to our parents about it.

531
00:35:44,380 --> 00:35:46,420
I shielded you from their scolding.

532
00:35:46,579 --> 00:35:48,380
However, they've already agreed to it.

533
00:35:49,259 --> 00:35:49,900
Hairu!

534
00:35:50,179 --> 00:35:50,779
Hairu!

535
00:35:51,299 --> 00:35:53,219
- You're the best!
- That's enough.

536
00:35:53,219 --> 00:35:54,980
I won't let you down!

537
00:35:55,500 --> 00:35:56,560
This is a promise.

538
00:35:56,560 --> 00:35:58,299
When I taught Yining
how to analyze ledgers,

539
00:35:58,299 --> 00:35:59,980
she picked it up immediately.

540
00:35:59,980 --> 00:36:01,340
As a member of the Lin Family,

541
00:36:01,500 --> 00:36:02,980
you can't afford to lose to your niece.

542
00:36:03,219 --> 00:36:04,340
Hairu, don't worry.

543
00:36:04,820 --> 00:36:05,980
I'm talented.

544
00:36:08,779 --> 00:36:09,820
I will work hard!

545
00:36:21,400 --> 00:36:23,400
(Account Book)

546
00:36:30,940 --> 00:36:32,020
Madam,

547
00:36:32,020 --> 00:36:33,340
you've been getting headaches again.

548
00:36:33,659 --> 00:36:35,340
You shouldn't worry that much.

549
00:36:35,940 --> 00:36:38,579
Sixth Lady has been staying
in her room for the past few days.

550
00:36:39,020 --> 00:36:40,259
You don't need to worry.

551
00:36:40,900 --> 00:36:41,900
I'm glad to hear that.

552
00:36:43,020 --> 00:36:44,299
If Yu

553
00:36:44,299 --> 00:36:45,820
can marry into

554
00:36:46,099 --> 00:36:47,500
the Count's Residence successfully,

555
00:36:48,259 --> 00:36:49,980
at least my efforts

556
00:36:50,099 --> 00:36:51,579
won't be in vain.

557
00:36:51,980 --> 00:36:54,420
If both ladies can marry into
excellent families,

558
00:36:54,544 --> 00:36:56,224
Madam, you'll have
two excellent sons-in-law

559
00:36:56,259 --> 00:36:58,139
to depend on in the future.

560
00:36:58,820 --> 00:37:00,179
You won't need to fear

561
00:37:00,179 --> 00:37:01,940
any trouble in the future.

562
00:37:02,820 --> 00:37:04,380
Hasn't Luo Yining

563
00:37:04,699 --> 00:37:06,500
been up to something lately?

564
00:37:07,340 --> 00:37:08,739
Nothing at all.

565
00:37:09,259 --> 00:37:11,579
She's not as capable as I thought.

566
00:37:12,579 --> 00:37:13,540
She leads

567
00:37:14,020 --> 00:37:16,139
a rough life as well.

568
00:37:17,179 --> 00:37:19,619
I heard that she had fallen ill again.

569
00:37:19,900 --> 00:37:20,699
Indeed.

570
00:37:21,179 --> 00:37:23,060
She never got to leave Haitang Abode.

571
00:37:24,420 --> 00:37:25,460
Why does Seventh Lady

572
00:37:25,579 --> 00:37:28,299
have such a weak constitution?

573
00:37:28,500 --> 00:37:29,980
She's just like a girl

574
00:37:29,980 --> 00:37:31,340
from my in-law's family.

575
00:37:31,659 --> 00:37:33,340
She falls ill often too.

576
00:37:33,420 --> 00:37:35,980
But she was a premature baby.

577
00:37:39,139 --> 00:37:40,460
Premature baby?

578
00:37:41,779 --> 00:37:43,179
Madam, what's wrong?

579
00:37:45,699 --> 00:37:48,259
When Gu Minglan died
after giving birth to her child,

580
00:37:48,820 --> 00:37:51,340
all those old servants in the residence

581
00:37:51,920 --> 00:37:53,360
went missing.

582
00:37:54,179 --> 00:37:56,060
I thought it was strange.

583
00:37:56,659 --> 00:37:58,020
However, as she was dead,

584
00:37:58,020 --> 00:37:59,619
there was no way
to investigate the case.

585
00:37:59,900 --> 00:38:01,860
Madam, what are you suspecting?

586
00:38:24,132 --> 00:38:25,612
You've been avoiding me for a few days.

587
00:38:26,820 --> 00:38:27,820
If you're angry at me,

588
00:38:28,299 --> 00:38:29,500
you should vent it on me.

589
00:38:29,888 --> 00:38:31,940
Don't hold it inside.
It'll make you uncomfortable.

590
00:38:33,259 --> 00:38:34,179
I'm not angry at you.

591
00:38:34,440 --> 00:38:36,399
You're clearly angry
when you say it like that.

592
00:38:36,820 --> 00:38:38,380
Qing Qu, you should leave first.

593
00:38:51,136 --> 00:38:52,210
Let's sit down and talk.

594
00:38:52,656 --> 00:38:54,336
Third Brother,
I have nothing to say to you.

595
00:38:54,420 --> 00:38:55,500
Sit down for now.

596
00:39:14,460 --> 00:39:15,900
I never expected Shao'an

597
00:39:16,020 --> 00:39:19,060
to hand the item to you that easily.

598
00:39:19,060 --> 00:39:20,179
So, are you saying

599
00:39:20,380 --> 00:39:22,259
that you plan to hide this from me

600
00:39:22,500 --> 00:39:24,900
until I ask for the item?

601
00:39:27,656 --> 00:39:28,295
That's right.

602
00:39:30,544 --> 00:39:32,420
Third Brother, you did
put in a lot of effort.

603
00:39:33,139 --> 00:39:34,179
You prepared a shop,

604
00:39:34,659 --> 00:39:35,779
found me a house,

605
00:39:36,259 --> 00:39:37,900
and even prepared my dowries for me.

606
00:39:38,699 --> 00:39:39,779
You're thoughtful indeed.

607
00:39:43,699 --> 00:39:44,779
This is what I think.

608
00:39:46,259 --> 00:39:47,619
No matter if I'm around or not,

609
00:39:48,699 --> 00:39:50,619
I wish to protect you forever.

610
00:39:51,248 --> 00:39:53,264
Third Brother,
thank you for being considerate.

611
00:39:53,531 --> 00:39:54,820
But to me,

612
00:39:54,820 --> 00:39:56,219
I look like a fool!

613
00:39:56,984 --> 00:39:57,940
I did everything I could

614
00:39:57,940 --> 00:39:59,619
so that you could join
our family register.

615
00:39:59,940 --> 00:40:01,299
But I never expected you

616
00:40:01,299 --> 00:40:03,219
to be the leader
of Longquan Trading House.

617
00:40:03,221 --> 00:40:04,942
You possess half of
the capital's wealth.

618
00:40:04,960 --> 00:40:05,639
Regarding that,

619
00:40:05,888 --> 00:40:08,170
it wasn't like
I tried to hide it from you on purpose.

620
00:40:08,820 --> 00:40:10,169
I just thought

621
00:40:10,170 --> 00:40:11,808
that it was unnecessary
for me to tell you.

622
00:40:12,164 --> 00:40:12,724
That's right.

623
00:40:13,420 --> 00:40:15,500
After that, you staged an act
with your shopkeeper

624
00:40:15,820 --> 00:40:17,299
so that I could rent the place.

625
00:40:18,340 --> 00:40:20,340
I'm sure you thought that I was a fool.

626
00:40:20,340 --> 00:40:21,099
That's not true.

627
00:40:27,139 --> 00:40:28,739
I know you're worried about me.

628
00:40:29,600 --> 00:40:31,340
You're worried
that I might be in danger.

629
00:40:32,699 --> 00:40:34,299
But for certain things,

630
00:40:35,440 --> 00:40:37,540
it's impossible
to have the best of both worlds.

631
00:40:39,340 --> 00:40:40,649
I can't just sit idly by

632
00:40:40,650 --> 00:40:42,112
and watch them as they send my senior

633
00:40:43,340 --> 00:40:44,179
to his demise.

634
00:40:44,224 --> 00:40:46,992
I can't just sit idly by and watch you
as you seek your own demise too!

635
00:40:49,340 --> 00:40:51,179
Do you remember what you told me

636
00:40:51,500 --> 00:40:52,699
when I toppled Mistress Qiao?

637
00:40:53,472 --> 00:40:55,690
You said I acted without
thinking of the consequences.

638
00:40:56,099 --> 00:40:57,540
You said I should protect myself.

639
00:40:58,020 --> 00:40:59,779
You said that I stopped at nothing

640
00:41:00,060 --> 00:41:01,940
and that I would definitely
hurt myself one day.

641
00:41:02,659 --> 00:41:03,460
What about you, then?

642
00:41:03,820 --> 00:41:05,299
Did you manage to protect yourself?

643
00:41:05,659 --> 00:41:07,020
Did you consider the consequences?

644
00:41:19,299 --> 00:41:20,139
You even told me

645
00:41:20,659 --> 00:41:22,699
to lead a better life without you.

646
00:41:23,020 --> 00:41:24,060
How can I do so?

647
00:41:24,400 --> 00:41:26,272
Do you still expect me to enjoy
my loquat custard

648
00:41:26,500 --> 00:41:28,020
and admire the ginkgo trees

649
00:41:28,020 --> 00:41:29,340
happily, just like the past?

650
00:41:30,336 --> 00:41:31,952
Do I look like
a heartless person to you?

651
00:41:41,739 --> 00:41:42,540
I was wrong.

652
00:41:43,980 --> 00:41:45,259
I didn't want to tell you about it

653
00:41:46,299 --> 00:41:48,060
as I didn't want you to get involved.

654
00:41:50,020 --> 00:41:50,779
But firstly,

655
00:41:51,779 --> 00:41:52,460
I was wrong.

656
00:41:53,900 --> 00:41:54,500
I'm afraid

657
00:41:55,099 --> 00:41:56,219
it's already too late.

658
00:41:57,340 --> 00:41:58,659
Since we're siblings,

659
00:42:00,048 --> 00:42:02,720
we'll inevitably be involved in
each other's affairs for a lifetime.

660
00:42:08,779 --> 00:42:09,460
Forget it.

661
00:42:11,092 --> 00:42:12,172
From now on, I hope

662
00:42:12,400 --> 00:42:13,936
there'll be no secrets between us.

663
00:42:13,984 --> 00:42:19,710
♪An overlapping shade of us
spreads across my life♪

664
00:42:19,972 --> 00:42:26,503
♪Though countless faces pass me by,
I seek only you♪

665
00:42:26,600 --> 00:42:32,948
♪Love is a lifelong promise,
regardless of what may come♪

666
00:42:39,579 --> 00:42:40,619
If so, can you tell me about

667
00:42:41,540 --> 00:42:42,779
the relationship

668
00:42:43,739 --> 00:42:45,900
between you and Lu Jiaxue?

669
00:42:46,714 --> 00:42:51,495
♪Things go awry as time passes♪

670
00:42:52,683 --> 00:42:57,300
♪Sprinkled in one's memory,
forever vivid♪

671
00:42:58,917 --> 00:43:05,378
♪If you and I did stand by each other♪

672
00:43:05,456 --> 00:43:11,714
♪At least we would've
grown old together♪

673
00:43:11,972 --> 00:43:18,126
♪Your gentle presence leaves
a trace of ink in my heart♪

674
00:43:34,096 --> 00:43:39,976
♪It's complicated but I'm not afraid♪

675
00:43:40,999 --> 00:43:47,335
♪There's light in my heart♪

676
00:43:47,336 --> 00:43:50,976
♪Following the river of time♪

677
00:43:50,981 --> 00:43:54,495
♪I dive into the whirlpool♪

678
00:43:54,496 --> 00:43:56,176
♪For the sake of you and mine♪

679
00:43:56,176 --> 00:44:02,752
♪In search of an outcome♪

680
00:44:04,176 --> 00:44:07,576
♪I'm willing to risk my life♪

681
00:44:07,577 --> 00:44:11,055
♪To break the chain of nights♪

682
00:44:11,056 --> 00:44:14,456
♪I'm willing to fall into the abyss♪

683
00:44:14,456 --> 00:44:17,896
♪In order to reveal the fate♪

684
00:44:17,896 --> 00:44:21,296
♪Forget about the outcome♪

685
00:44:21,296 --> 00:44:24,776
♪Let me be your shoulder to lean on♪

686
00:44:24,776 --> 00:44:32,095
♪Even if things go south, so be it♪

687
00:44:32,096 --> 00:44:38,400
♪Love is a voyage with you by my side♪

688
00:44:38,896 --> 00:44:46,181
♪The dust eventually settles♪

689
00:44:49,656 --> 00:44:55,455
♪No matter how fragile and trivial I am♪

690
00:44:56,176 --> 00:45:02,776
♪I will dance and shine bright♪

691
00:45:02,776 --> 00:45:06,416
♪I overcome all kinds of doubt♪

692
00:45:06,416 --> 00:45:09,976
♪And obstacles♪

693
00:45:09,976 --> 00:45:11,696
♪For the sake of you and mine♪

694
00:45:11,696 --> 00:45:16,216
♪Committing to my promise♪

695
00:45:16,216 --> 00:45:19,616
♪I'm willing to risk my life♪

696
00:45:19,616 --> 00:45:23,096
♪May my existence shine on more♪

697
00:45:23,096 --> 00:45:26,496
♪Let go of everything♪

698
00:45:26,496 --> 00:45:29,936
♪Let the longing fade♪

699
00:45:29,936 --> 00:45:33,336
♪Forget about the outcome♪

700
00:45:33,336 --> 00:45:36,816
♪As long as it fulfills
the vastness of love♪

701
00:45:36,816 --> 00:45:43,330
♪Even if things go south, so be it♪

702
00:45:44,216 --> 00:45:51,216
♪Love is you being by my side♪