1 00:01:25,320 --> 00:01:30,920 Joy of Life 2 2 00:01:35,840 --> 00:01:37,600 If he can't overcome this hurdle, 3 00:01:38,080 --> 00:01:40,360 I'm afraid you'll never leave this place. 4 00:01:42,440 --> 00:01:43,520 I don't matter. 5 00:01:44,240 --> 00:01:45,680 What matters is you. 6 00:01:47,920 --> 00:01:49,240 If Fan Xian dies, 7 00:01:50,400 --> 00:01:51,400 what will you do? 8 00:01:57,600 --> 00:01:59,880 If Fan Xian really dies 9 00:02:02,080 --> 00:02:03,960 many people will perish with him 10 00:02:33,920 --> 00:02:34,920 My lord 11 00:02:35,400 --> 00:02:36,760 Little Niannian 12 00:02:36,840 --> 00:02:38,720 -Daddy -Little Niannian 13 00:02:38,800 --> 00:02:39,800 Daddy 14 00:02:40,760 --> 00:02:41,960 I've missed you so much 15 00:02:42,520 --> 00:02:44,720 Good morning Papa, you were sleeping so soundly 16 00:02:44,800 --> 00:02:46,080 I couldn't bear to wake you 17 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:48,320 I've missed you terribly 18 00:02:48,680 --> 00:02:49,680 Let's attend to business first 19 00:02:51,680 --> 00:02:52,760 You've worked hard, my lady 20 00:02:55,560 --> 00:02:56,560 Come here 21 00:02:56,960 --> 00:02:58,080 Little Niannian 22 00:02:59,280 --> 00:03:00,280 Go on 23 00:03:03,760 --> 00:03:05,160 My lady, you've worked hard 24 00:03:08,480 --> 00:03:09,720 My lord, the items you requested 25 00:03:10,880 --> 00:03:12,880 The situation outside seems a bit off. 26 00:03:12,960 --> 00:03:14,040 What's wrong? 27 00:03:14,120 --> 00:03:15,880 Have you found any leads on Teng's wife and child? 28 00:03:15,960 --> 00:03:17,040 Not yet. 29 00:03:17,400 --> 00:03:18,960 But while gathering information along the way, 30 00:03:19,040 --> 00:03:21,640 I discovered news of your death has spread not just among commoners, 31 00:03:21,720 --> 00:03:23,360 but also through official channels. 32 00:03:23,960 --> 00:03:25,240 So? 33 00:03:27,640 --> 00:03:29,600 So I think this situation is about to escalate. 34 00:03:29,680 --> 00:03:31,200 This isn't good at all. 35 00:03:31,280 --> 00:03:33,760 How will you explain this to His Majesty in the future? 36 00:03:33,840 --> 00:03:36,160 This is the crime of deceiving the emperor - punishable by death. 37 00:03:37,280 --> 00:03:38,280 I know. 38 00:03:38,360 --> 00:03:41,240 Then let's leave the capital now and return to the delegation. 39 00:03:41,320 --> 00:03:42,840 We'll say news of your death was misinformation. 40 00:03:44,080 --> 00:03:45,600 Don't worry, I've considered all this. 41 00:03:46,080 --> 00:03:47,400 Good that you're prepared, sir. 42 00:03:48,520 --> 00:03:50,480 You keep searching for Teng's wife and child. 43 00:03:51,400 --> 00:03:53,240 As for you, return to the delegation first. 44 00:03:53,760 --> 00:03:54,960 I'll go to the palace to see His Majesty. 45 00:03:55,040 --> 00:03:56,040 "See His Majesty"? 46 00:03:56,120 --> 00:03:58,720 Sir, news of your death has already spread. 47 00:03:58,800 --> 00:04:00,800 Going to see him now would be suicide. 48 00:04:00,880 --> 00:04:01,880 Yes. 49 00:04:02,480 --> 00:04:03,600 It's difficult. 50 00:04:03,680 --> 00:04:05,440 But only in desperate situations can one find salvation. 51 00:04:05,520 --> 00:04:07,360 I mean, that's what they say, 52 00:04:07,440 --> 00:04:09,400 but what if we can't find salvation? 53 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:11,160 Should we really rush into danger now? 54 00:04:11,240 --> 00:04:12,640 There's no other way. 55 00:04:13,160 --> 00:04:14,920 We must face this. Let's try. 56 00:04:15,200 --> 00:04:16,520 But sir... 57 00:04:16,600 --> 00:04:18,360 We can't just go looking for death. 58 00:04:18,720 --> 00:04:19,720 Old Wang. 59 00:04:20,360 --> 00:04:22,440 If I really die, you should move immediately. 60 00:04:23,120 --> 00:04:25,280 Don't stay in the capital - it's pointless. 61 00:04:25,920 --> 00:04:27,680 I... sir. 62 00:04:28,680 --> 00:04:29,680 Sir. 63 00:04:30,160 --> 00:04:31,360 Sir. 64 00:04:31,440 --> 00:04:32,560 Sir. 65 00:04:33,200 --> 00:04:35,320 You must find salvation. 66 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,240 I remember you telling me 67 00:04:37,840 --> 00:04:39,880 that Young Master Fan is exceptionally intelligent. 68 00:04:41,400 --> 00:04:42,640 Of course. 69 00:04:43,880 --> 00:04:46,080 Who is Young Master Fan? 70 00:04:46,720 --> 00:04:48,520 He's extraordinarily brilliant. 71 00:04:49,160 --> 00:04:50,200 Then what's there to worry about? 72 00:04:50,960 --> 00:04:53,520 But the path he's chosen leads to certain death. 73 00:05:07,360 --> 00:05:09,200 There's an assassin, catch the assassin! 74 00:05:09,280 --> 00:05:10,520 - There's an assassin! - Catch the assassin! 75 00:05:10,600 --> 00:05:11,720 - Don't move! - Don't move! 76 00:05:14,320 --> 00:05:15,920 Everyone, there's no need to panic. 77 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:18,240 I'm just a simple assassin, that's all. 78 00:05:19,240 --> 00:05:22,120 Can you people show me some respect? 79 00:05:22,200 --> 00:05:24,160 Even with these basic chores... 80 00:05:24,240 --> 00:05:27,040 someone still had to complain to me. 81 00:05:27,120 --> 00:05:30,040 When will you ever give me less trouble? 82 00:05:30,960 --> 00:05:32,040 Eunuch... 83 00:05:32,120 --> 00:05:34,280 The guards sent word that an assassin is looking for you. 84 00:05:34,360 --> 00:05:35,360 You see... 85 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,000 Now even... 86 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:41,360 (Chief Eunuch, Eunuch Hou) 87 00:05:41,440 --> 00:05:43,600 What did you say is looking for me? 88 00:05:45,080 --> 00:05:46,720 Eunuch Hou... 89 00:05:47,760 --> 00:05:50,120 He knows every detail of the palace, unlike an outsider. 90 00:05:50,200 --> 00:05:53,040 We thought it best to have Eunuch Hou see for himself first. 91 00:05:53,600 --> 00:05:55,040 What a bunch of cowards. 92 00:05:57,280 --> 00:05:58,280 Move aside! 93 00:06:01,160 --> 00:06:02,320 Hello there, Eunuch Hou! 94 00:06:06,280 --> 00:06:07,920 Disperse... 95 00:06:19,360 --> 00:06:22,400 My dear Fan, what are you doing here? 96 00:06:22,480 --> 00:06:24,200 Eunuch Hou, could you deliver a message for me? 97 00:06:24,280 --> 00:06:25,600 What message? 98 00:06:25,680 --> 00:06:27,040 I need to see His Majesty. 99 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:28,520 Absolutely not! 100 00:06:28,600 --> 00:06:30,120 His Majesty is currently furious. 101 00:06:30,200 --> 00:06:32,800 Meeting him now would mean certain death. 102 00:06:36,920 --> 00:06:38,320 Please inform His Majesty for me, 103 00:06:38,400 --> 00:06:40,600 I have urgent matters and only need one audience. 104 00:06:40,680 --> 00:06:42,000 Oh my dear Fan, 105 00:06:42,080 --> 00:06:44,520 I beg you, just leave! 106 00:06:45,360 --> 00:06:47,040 Just deliver this one message for me. 107 00:06:47,120 --> 00:06:49,280 His Majesty is in a rage right now. 108 00:06:49,800 --> 00:06:51,440 If I dare pass your message, 109 00:06:51,520 --> 00:06:53,680 I'll lose my head alongside you. 110 00:06:54,240 --> 00:06:55,680 To speak what this old servant shouldn't, 111 00:06:56,120 --> 00:06:57,400 in this current situation, 112 00:06:57,480 --> 00:07:00,000 if you don't leave, it's certain doom. 113 00:07:00,800 --> 00:07:04,280 Cover your face now and leave the palace the way you came. 114 00:07:05,200 --> 00:07:07,600 I'll pretend I never saw you. 115 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:44,480 Faking death to deceive the emperor 116 00:07:45,080 --> 00:07:47,280 This approach is utterly foolish 117 00:07:47,360 --> 00:07:49,520 Then what? What else could I have done? 118 00:07:50,560 --> 00:07:53,040 Even if it were a matter of life and death, you should have endured until returning to the capital 119 00:07:53,120 --> 00:07:54,880 Lives are at stake—I couldn’t wait 120 00:07:54,960 --> 00:07:56,880 -Isn’t your life worth anything? -So what? 121 00:07:58,120 --> 00:08:00,040 Is Director Chen here now to take my life? 122 00:08:00,120 --> 00:08:02,400 You should be fully aware of your current predicament 123 00:08:02,480 --> 00:08:03,680 -I know. -Know what? 124 00:08:04,120 --> 00:08:06,520 Everyone tells me that meeting His Majesty now would mean certain death 125 00:08:06,600 --> 00:08:08,680 My only chance to survive is to leave the capital 126 00:08:08,760 --> 00:08:09,760 Leave the capital 127 00:08:10,520 --> 00:08:11,600 No different from death 128 00:08:11,680 --> 00:08:13,920 So according to you, there's no way out? 129 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,040 Exactly. 130 00:08:15,920 --> 00:08:17,760 Meeting His Majesty means death. 131 00:08:18,720 --> 00:08:20,200 If you want to live, you must first die. 132 00:08:21,640 --> 00:08:23,080 Only by risking death to meet him 133 00:08:23,600 --> 00:08:25,040 will you have a chance to survive. 134 00:08:27,360 --> 00:08:28,880 If His Majesty spares you this time, 135 00:08:29,520 --> 00:08:31,040 you'll survive this ordeal. 136 00:08:31,120 --> 00:08:32,760 But right now, I can't even get to see him. 137 00:08:42,200 --> 00:08:44,280 I can try to persuade him. 138 00:08:44,880 --> 00:08:45,880 Alive or dead 139 00:08:46,520 --> 00:08:47,800 The answer is unknown 140 00:08:59,360 --> 00:09:02,200 I know you don't trust me now, and that's good. 141 00:09:04,120 --> 00:09:06,200 If you keep blindly believing in me, 142 00:09:07,440 --> 00:09:08,480 then we're truly finished. 143 00:09:11,320 --> 00:09:13,520 But now you have no choice 144 00:09:24,120 --> 00:09:25,320 Wait 145 00:09:32,880 --> 00:09:35,240 Please deliver this to His Majesty for me. 146 00:09:35,320 --> 00:09:36,320 Don't open it. 147 00:09:37,440 --> 00:09:38,640 I don't need to know anything. 148 00:09:39,400 --> 00:09:41,720 Before his death, Sean revealed the temple's secret. 149 00:09:41,800 --> 00:09:42,800 The matter of the temple. 150 00:09:43,120 --> 00:09:45,360 His Majesty won't speak of it, not a word. 151 00:09:47,960 --> 00:09:49,640 If His Majesty sees you today, 152 00:09:50,400 --> 00:09:51,680 you must remember this: 153 00:09:52,440 --> 00:09:53,640 Until you are certain 154 00:09:53,720 --> 00:09:56,320 and rightfully restored to life, do not seek me. 155 00:09:57,040 --> 00:09:58,400 Your deeds, those you've saved— 156 00:09:58,480 --> 00:09:59,560 I won't aid you either. 157 00:10:00,560 --> 00:10:02,520 Consider the capital as offering no help 158 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:04,160 You're on your own 159 00:10:04,240 --> 00:10:05,680 I can't go anywhere else either? 160 00:10:05,760 --> 00:10:07,480 Don't return to the Fan residence, don't come looking for me 161 00:10:07,560 --> 00:10:09,520 You decide the rest 162 00:10:17,320 --> 00:10:18,320 Thank you 163 00:10:25,840 --> 00:10:27,600 Your subject pays homage to Your Majesty. 164 00:10:35,080 --> 00:10:38,080 I have good news to report to Your Majesty. 165 00:10:39,840 --> 00:10:42,400 The news of Fan Xian's death has spread throughout the capital. 166 00:10:42,480 --> 00:10:46,400 It has rallied the scholars of Daqing in shared indignation. 167 00:10:46,920 --> 00:10:48,160 Strive and advance 168 00:10:48,240 --> 00:10:51,400 The Northern Qi literary world has suppressed our Daqing until now 169 00:10:51,480 --> 00:10:53,080 Congratulations, Your Majesty 170 00:10:53,960 --> 00:10:56,760 Now the situation has changed 171 00:10:56,840 --> 00:11:01,480 Our Daqing literary world will no longer look up to Northern Qi as its teacher 172 00:11:03,480 --> 00:11:06,840 From what you're saying, Fan Xian truly deserves to die. 173 00:11:10,120 --> 00:11:11,440 The crime of deceiving the emperor. 174 00:11:12,360 --> 00:11:14,000 He should have died long ago. 175 00:11:14,080 --> 00:11:16,640 But if he were to remain alive, 176 00:11:17,200 --> 00:11:18,240 he could still be of some use. 177 00:11:18,320 --> 00:11:20,320 After all, scholars across the land 178 00:11:20,400 --> 00:11:24,440 already regard Fan Xian as the future literary master. 179 00:11:24,520 --> 00:11:26,320 If he were to live, 180 00:11:26,400 --> 00:11:31,200 even the Northern Qi literary circles would hold him in reverence. 181 00:11:33,920 --> 00:11:34,960 Your Majesty. 182 00:11:35,040 --> 00:11:36,640 Rumors are already spreading outside. 183 00:11:36,720 --> 00:11:39,400 They say the news was mistaken due to the great distance. 184 00:11:39,480 --> 00:11:41,200 They say the report of death was incorrect. 185 00:11:43,120 --> 00:11:44,280 That is possible. 186 00:11:45,960 --> 00:11:47,240 In any case... 187 00:11:47,320 --> 00:11:48,440 The crime of deceiving the emperor... 188 00:11:49,400 --> 00:11:50,600 must never be forgiven. 189 00:11:55,120 --> 00:11:58,120 Yet, Fan Xian, knowing it was a dead end... 190 00:11:58,200 --> 00:11:59,800 still pleaded for an audience. 191 00:12:00,400 --> 00:12:03,440 This shows he acknowledges his fault and accepts his fate. 192 00:12:04,560 --> 00:12:06,080 He does not seek to evade it. 193 00:12:11,640 --> 00:12:15,080 Look, this is the gift the child prepared for you. 194 00:12:16,280 --> 00:12:17,920 You say this child... 195 00:12:19,680 --> 00:12:22,520 In Northern Qi's peril, between life and death, 196 00:12:23,280 --> 00:12:24,720 yet what weighed on his mind 197 00:12:25,360 --> 00:12:26,800 was still Your Majesty. 198 00:12:30,480 --> 00:12:32,200 This child truly deserves death, 199 00:12:35,160 --> 00:12:36,720 but Your Majesty... 200 00:12:38,120 --> 00:12:39,400 could first meet him once 201 00:12:40,080 --> 00:12:41,240 and then execute him 202 00:12:42,240 --> 00:12:43,240 without delay. 203 00:13:02,880 --> 00:13:03,920 Do you have anything else? 204 00:13:05,320 --> 00:13:06,320 I take my leave. 205 00:14:39,440 --> 00:14:40,840 The traitor Fan Xian 206 00:14:41,560 --> 00:14:42,920 Deceived the emperor by faking his death 207 00:14:43,560 --> 00:14:46,240 His crimes are unforgivable, his death insufficient punishment 208 00:14:53,920 --> 00:14:56,520 I grew up in Danzhou 209 00:14:57,640 --> 00:14:59,200 Unaware of worldly affairs 210 00:14:59,960 --> 00:15:01,160 Without lofty ambitions 211 00:15:02,440 --> 00:15:05,360 Since entering the capital, my rise has been meteoric 212 00:15:06,440 --> 00:15:10,200 Without Your Majesty's trust, how could I be where I am today? 213 00:15:11,920 --> 00:15:13,160 Though I've never spoken it plainly 214 00:15:14,200 --> 00:15:16,640 how could I not remember Your Majesty's divine grace? 215 00:15:21,440 --> 00:15:23,080 Since being sent as envoy to Northern Qi 216 00:15:23,880 --> 00:15:26,280 I've long been resolved to die 217 00:15:26,920 --> 00:15:27,960 What is life and death 218 00:15:28,480 --> 00:15:31,480 compared to even a fraction of Your Majesty's trust? 219 00:15:33,520 --> 00:15:34,560 Today I appear before the throne 220 00:15:35,560 --> 00:15:36,560 for no other reason 221 00:15:37,240 --> 00:15:41,040 than to entrust what I learned in Northern Qi to Your Majesty 222 00:15:41,120 --> 00:15:43,280 Please don't let my personal fate 223 00:15:43,680 --> 00:15:45,240 affect state affairs 224 00:15:51,920 --> 00:15:53,360 I was sent as an envoy to Northern Qi 225 00:15:53,960 --> 00:15:56,120 and learned that Princess Li Yunrui 226 00:15:56,200 --> 00:15:58,320 and the Second Prince Li Chengze 227 00:15:58,400 --> 00:16:00,840 were secretly colluding with the Northern Qi's Embroidered Uniform Guard 228 00:16:00,920 --> 00:16:03,000 raising suspicions of treason 229 00:16:03,960 --> 00:16:05,240 On my return with the envoy delegation 230 00:16:05,800 --> 00:16:09,240 Li Chengze's subordinates threatened my loved ones 231 00:16:09,320 --> 00:16:11,960 to force my submission 232 00:16:13,200 --> 00:16:16,840 Left with no choice, I faked my death to escape 233 00:16:19,640 --> 00:16:20,880 Though justified 234 00:16:22,160 --> 00:16:23,560 it remains an absurd act 235 00:16:30,200 --> 00:16:31,200 The matter of the temple 236 00:16:31,560 --> 00:16:33,720 His Majesty neither discusses nor mentions it 237 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:41,160 Furthermore, 238 00:16:42,800 --> 00:16:47,160 Before his death, Xiao En revealed to me the temple's location 239 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:48,400 in the far northern lands. 240 00:16:53,320 --> 00:16:54,560 Such classified information 241 00:16:55,600 --> 00:16:58,280 should either be concealed at all costs or selectively disclosed... 242 00:17:01,440 --> 00:17:03,440 I leave this decision to Your Majesty's discretion. 243 00:17:11,160 --> 00:17:13,200 All that I have witnessed in Northern Qi 244 00:17:13,640 --> 00:17:15,720 I have now fully reported to Your Majesty 245 00:17:18,840 --> 00:17:19,840 At this point 246 00:17:20,520 --> 00:17:23,240 Even if I must die, I have no regrets 247 00:17:25,160 --> 00:17:26,560 The only lament is 248 00:17:27,280 --> 00:17:31,240 That in death, I can no longer serve Qing Nation wholeheartedly 249 00:17:31,320 --> 00:17:32,920 Nor remain loyal to Your Majesty 250 00:17:33,440 --> 00:17:36,000 If my spirit retains consciousness after death 251 00:17:36,080 --> 00:17:39,720 I shall continue protecting Qing Nation and Your Majesty 252 00:17:40,400 --> 00:17:42,920 May Qing Nation unite all under heaven 253 00:17:43,280 --> 00:17:45,920 May Your Majesty be free from illness and calamity 254 00:17:46,440 --> 00:17:47,720 My words are concluded 255 00:17:48,760 --> 00:17:50,200 I bow my head to receive death 256 00:17:58,920 --> 00:17:59,920 Get out 257 00:18:35,280 --> 00:18:37,680 Didn't I already tell you? Get lost! 258 00:18:49,360 --> 00:18:50,400 Long time no see 259 00:18:57,200 --> 00:18:58,200 Fan Xian? 260 00:19:00,320 --> 00:19:01,840 Didn't you already go on a diplomatic mission to Northern Qi? 261 00:19:02,680 --> 00:19:03,800 What kind of plan is this? 262 00:19:04,720 --> 00:19:06,480 Your Highness is overdoing the act a bit now. 263 00:19:07,040 --> 00:19:08,360 Wh...what do you mean? 264 00:19:08,440 --> 00:19:10,160 The city gates are hung with my funeral elegy 265 00:19:10,240 --> 00:19:11,520 How could you not know about my death? 266 00:19:12,480 --> 00:19:13,520 It's better if I didn't know 267 00:19:14,840 --> 00:19:16,120 What makes a good crown prince? 268 00:19:16,200 --> 00:19:17,760 Not knowing is what makes a good crown prince 269 00:19:18,320 --> 00:19:19,360 I'm standing right here 270 00:19:19,440 --> 00:19:20,880 I can't see 271 00:19:22,520 --> 00:19:24,480 Don't you want to know why I faked my death and returned to the capital? 272 00:19:24,560 --> 00:19:26,320 I'm blind, I'm deaf 273 00:19:27,360 --> 00:19:28,840 Li Yunrui and Li Chengze conspired together 274 00:19:28,920 --> 00:19:30,240 Secretly colluding with the Northern Qi's Imperial Guards 275 00:19:30,320 --> 00:19:32,200 Smuggling for profit, plotting treason 276 00:19:38,960 --> 00:19:40,440 The second brother is quite scheming. 277 00:19:40,800 --> 00:19:43,360 He's always had his eyes on the treasury's financial control. 278 00:19:52,400 --> 00:19:54,520 Impossible, this is absolutely impossible. 279 00:19:55,600 --> 00:19:57,560 How could Aunt possibly side with Second Brother? 280 00:19:57,640 --> 00:19:59,840 Your Highness, do you truly believe you understand the Princess? 281 00:20:09,440 --> 00:20:10,440 Where did you get this information? 282 00:20:10,520 --> 00:20:13,240 - Shen Zhong, Commander of the Northern Qi Imperial Guards - Do you have concrete evidence? 283 00:20:14,080 --> 00:20:16,200 There's a border town in Qing called the Shi Family Town. 284 00:20:16,760 --> 00:20:18,560 Northern Qi smuggled goods are being transported into the country 285 00:20:18,640 --> 00:20:19,960 Most are stockpiled and transferred here 286 00:20:20,520 --> 00:20:21,920 Investigate all the merchants in this town 287 00:20:22,240 --> 00:20:23,320 and the truth will come to light 288 00:20:26,920 --> 00:20:28,120 So all your information 289 00:20:28,200 --> 00:20:30,920 - Was given to you by someone named Shen Zhong, right? - The young emperor of Northern Qi helped me investigate 290 00:20:31,000 --> 00:20:32,920 - Why would the young emperor help you? - I took on smuggling operations 291 00:20:33,400 --> 00:20:34,480 That's why Li Chengze wants me dead 292 00:20:35,120 --> 00:20:36,760 I've sent people to Shijia Town overnight 293 00:20:37,320 --> 00:20:38,720 Your Highness isn't playing deaf now? 294 00:20:40,080 --> 00:20:42,400 This is life or death - can't afford to hesitate 295 00:20:43,040 --> 00:20:44,120 Let me escort you back to the envoy 296 00:20:44,640 --> 00:20:45,920 I need to stay in the capital for now 297 00:20:46,360 --> 00:20:47,480 Then you can hide here with me 298 00:20:47,560 --> 00:20:49,240 I appreciate it, but I have my own matters 299 00:20:50,920 --> 00:20:52,160 Your life is in danger now 300 00:20:52,640 --> 00:20:54,280 If you need anything, just ask 301 00:20:54,360 --> 00:20:55,360 Then my thanks in advance 302 00:20:55,720 --> 00:20:58,440 Your Highness, our cooperation must be kept secret from Li Chengze 303 00:20:58,520 --> 00:21:00,720 Naturally, this is top secret 304 00:21:00,800 --> 00:21:01,800 Those guards earlier... 305 00:21:01,880 --> 00:21:02,960 I'll detain them for a while 306 00:21:03,040 --> 00:21:05,920 Never thought we'd join forces one day 307 00:21:06,040 --> 00:21:07,240 Just mutual benefit 308 00:21:09,640 --> 00:21:10,920 Take care 309 00:21:17,600 --> 00:21:20,000 All guards who just entered the hall, come here. 310 00:21:27,560 --> 00:21:29,120 -Is everyone here? -All present. 311 00:21:40,480 --> 00:21:41,640 Men are not made of wood and grass 312 00:21:43,120 --> 00:21:44,680 Who can be without feelings? 313 00:21:48,720 --> 00:21:50,120 After serving me for so many years 314 00:21:50,760 --> 00:21:51,840 At least leave them whole in death 315 00:21:55,240 --> 00:21:56,800 We must leave now 316 00:21:56,880 --> 00:21:59,080 Otherwise not only can we not save Mother Teng and her son 317 00:21:59,840 --> 00:22:02,760 - My wife and Baba would also be in danger - Why are you panicking? 318 00:22:02,840 --> 00:22:04,800 In this situation, you still went to see the Crown Prince 319 00:22:04,880 --> 00:22:06,600 Isn't this secretly forming factions with the Crown Prince? 320 00:22:06,680 --> 00:22:08,520 Wouldn't this add to your crimes? 321 00:22:09,080 --> 00:22:10,240 Moreover 322 00:22:10,320 --> 00:22:12,360 Just this single visit to the palace 323 00:22:13,440 --> 00:22:14,960 If word gets out 324 00:22:15,040 --> 00:22:16,440 Someone will surely emerge 325 00:22:16,520 --> 00:22:18,680 To seize this chance and make your death real 326 00:22:18,760 --> 00:22:20,240 Old Wang, listen to me 327 00:22:21,640 --> 00:22:22,640 I need to come back to life 328 00:22:22,720 --> 00:22:24,760 Time is of the essence, right? 329 00:22:24,840 --> 00:22:27,600 If I don't revive before the envoy returns to the capital 330 00:22:27,680 --> 00:22:29,600 It'll be much harder to resurrect later 331 00:22:29,680 --> 00:22:31,360 That's why I went to see the Crown Prince 332 00:22:31,920 --> 00:22:34,560 Can the Crown Prince really bring you back to life? 333 00:22:34,640 --> 00:22:36,400 It's not that the Crown Prince can revive me 334 00:22:36,480 --> 00:22:37,840 But time is short and the mission heavy 335 00:22:37,920 --> 00:22:39,480 We have too much to investigate 336 00:22:39,560 --> 00:22:42,000 I can't do it alone, so we must divide the work 337 00:22:42,080 --> 00:22:44,680 I'll have the Crown Prince cut the problem at its root by investigating Second Brother's smuggling 338 00:22:44,760 --> 00:22:47,080 We two will search for Mother Teng and her son 339 00:22:47,440 --> 00:22:49,480 Only after clarifying everything can we rejoin the envoy 340 00:22:53,680 --> 00:22:55,080 And if we can't find out? 341 00:22:55,960 --> 00:22:57,600 Then we'll smash the pot - we'll all die 342 00:22:58,160 --> 00:22:59,240 My lord, surely not... 343 00:22:59,320 --> 00:23:01,080 - Then my wife and Baba... - Surely not... 344 00:23:01,160 --> 00:23:02,400 It won't come to that... 345 00:23:02,480 --> 00:23:04,440 There are always more solutions than difficulties 346 00:23:07,680 --> 00:23:09,560 Speaking of which, how's your investigation going? 347 00:23:11,520 --> 00:23:13,960 There's some news now. 348 00:23:15,160 --> 00:23:16,160 I asked around. 349 00:23:16,560 --> 00:23:18,800 Old Fei Jie isn't in the capital. 350 00:23:18,880 --> 00:23:20,440 He's away on official business. 351 00:23:21,040 --> 00:23:22,280 He's safe. 352 00:23:23,400 --> 00:23:27,040 As for Young Master Sizhe, he's also unharmed. 353 00:23:28,360 --> 00:23:29,360 I inquired about him. 354 00:23:29,840 --> 00:23:32,560 They say he leaves early and returns late. 355 00:23:32,640 --> 00:23:34,120 No one knows what he's busy with. 356 00:23:34,200 --> 00:23:37,080 But there's no sign of him being abducted. 357 00:23:38,920 --> 00:23:42,360 So the only ones missing are the Teng mother and son. 358 00:23:43,680 --> 00:23:44,680 They... 359 00:23:45,080 --> 00:23:46,600 There's news about them too. 360 00:23:49,120 --> 00:23:52,200 Someone saw them being taken away. 361 00:23:52,960 --> 00:23:53,960 Did they see where they were taken? 362 00:23:58,760 --> 00:23:59,760 Embrace Moon Tower. 363 00:24:00,360 --> 00:24:02,920 "Embrace Moon Tower"? What kind of place is that? 364 00:24:04,800 --> 00:24:05,840 A brothel. 365 00:24:18,800 --> 00:24:20,480 Are you really not coming out? 366 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:22,320 No idea how long we'll stay. 367 00:24:22,400 --> 00:24:23,760 Let's move some things in first. 368 00:24:27,760 --> 00:24:28,920 It won't be long. 369 00:24:33,080 --> 00:24:34,080 Any news? 370 00:24:34,160 --> 00:24:35,440 The assassin had an audience. 371 00:24:36,720 --> 00:24:38,240 An assassin had an audience? 372 00:24:41,320 --> 00:24:45,280 - Fan Xian? - His Majesty wants him to return openly. 373 00:24:51,000 --> 00:24:52,440 Then he doesn't have much time left. 374 00:24:53,640 --> 00:24:56,440 Once the delegation arrives in Dong Jing, everything will be settled. 375 00:24:57,400 --> 00:24:58,720 He won't survive this. 376 00:25:20,520 --> 00:25:22,560 Fan Xian has been burned, shouldn't we return to the capital? 377 00:25:23,760 --> 00:25:24,760 No rush. 378 00:25:25,240 --> 00:25:26,240 Let's observe a bit more. 379 00:25:29,760 --> 00:25:31,040 We'll act once we're sure there are no surprises. 380 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:34,080 Since we plan to revive him later, 381 00:25:34,720 --> 00:25:37,160 why did His Majesty announce Fan Xian's death 382 00:25:37,600 --> 00:25:38,680 to the entire world? 383 00:25:38,760 --> 00:25:42,640 To show his killers the consequences of Fan Xian's death. 384 00:25:49,520 --> 00:25:52,440 The whole nation is shaken, it's practically a state funeral 385 00:25:52,520 --> 00:25:55,560 After all, Zhuang Mozhan bequeathed his entire collection to him 386 00:25:56,320 --> 00:25:57,840 It holds extraordinary significance 387 00:25:58,320 --> 00:25:59,920 A literary legacy 388 00:26:01,680 --> 00:26:02,680 Moreover, 389 00:26:02,760 --> 00:26:05,760 His Majesty simply wants to discipline him 390 00:26:05,840 --> 00:26:07,240 This child excels in every way, 391 00:26:07,320 --> 00:26:09,440 except he's far too unorthodox 392 00:26:09,960 --> 00:26:11,400 Will Fan Xian understand? 393 00:26:11,480 --> 00:26:12,880 Understanding is one thing, 394 00:26:13,440 --> 00:26:14,800 but obedience is impossible 395 00:26:15,440 --> 00:26:16,960 This is actually a great opportunity 396 00:26:27,000 --> 00:26:28,000 The news of death spreads 397 00:26:28,560 --> 00:26:29,960 If he really died at this moment 398 00:26:30,040 --> 00:26:32,200 no one would question it, and it would seem perfectly justified 399 00:26:37,760 --> 00:26:40,640 - Where are you going? - Didn't you mean for me to kill Fan Xian? 400 00:26:40,720 --> 00:26:41,920 Have you even found him yet? And you're already talking about killing? 401 00:26:44,440 --> 00:26:45,680 Then let me know once you've found him. 402 00:26:56,560 --> 00:26:57,640 Actually... 403 00:26:59,320 --> 00:27:00,560 Finding Fan Xian won't be easy 404 00:27:01,720 --> 00:27:03,280 But we can make him show himself 405 00:27:03,840 --> 00:27:05,360 Then where should he appear? 406 00:27:05,440 --> 00:27:07,920 Where else? The Moon Embrace Tower 407 00:27:09,520 --> 00:27:10,520 The Moon Embrace Tower? 408 00:27:12,200 --> 00:27:14,240 To find the Teng mother and son 409 00:27:14,800 --> 00:27:16,120 Fan Xian will definitely go to Moon Embrace Tower 410 00:27:16,680 --> 00:27:17,760 Aren't you going to help him? 411 00:27:23,080 --> 00:27:24,360 In this current situation, 412 00:27:25,320 --> 00:27:26,320 His Majesty is watching too, 413 00:27:26,400 --> 00:27:29,480 If I act, His Majesty might not be pleased. 414 00:27:30,880 --> 00:27:32,080 Behind Baoyue Tower... 415 00:27:33,160 --> 00:27:34,160 Who exactly is it? 416 00:27:48,160 --> 00:27:49,160 Open the door 417 00:27:53,240 --> 00:27:54,240 Can we go in to have fun? 418 00:27:54,720 --> 00:27:56,160 Sorry, no entry without an invitation. 419 00:27:57,360 --> 00:27:58,360 -Make an exception -No exceptions 420 00:27:58,440 --> 00:27:59,520 Come... this way, please 421 00:28:06,760 --> 00:28:08,840 Please come in... Have fun and enjoy yourselves! 422 00:28:24,320 --> 00:28:26,120 Outsiders can't get in here. 423 00:28:26,960 --> 00:28:27,960 Isn't this a brothel? 424 00:28:29,720 --> 00:28:30,720 It is a brothel. 425 00:28:31,160 --> 00:28:32,320 But of higher class. 426 00:28:32,880 --> 00:28:33,880 They select their clients. 427 00:28:34,640 --> 00:28:37,600 You must have status and talent. 428 00:28:38,160 --> 00:28:39,160 Only then will they issue you a pass. 429 00:28:39,240 --> 00:28:41,600 This pass is required to enter. 430 00:28:42,440 --> 00:28:44,720 They say this place is different from other brothels. 431 00:28:44,800 --> 00:28:46,360 More refined and elegant. 432 00:28:46,440 --> 00:28:48,440 Ah, so it's membership-based. 433 00:28:48,520 --> 00:28:49,680 What's "membership-based"? 434 00:28:50,320 --> 00:28:51,760 Never mind. So about this pass... 435 00:28:51,840 --> 00:28:53,240 This pass isn't easy to obtain. 436 00:28:53,920 --> 00:28:55,160 But I just inquired. 437 00:28:55,840 --> 00:28:59,320 - We have a golden opportunity now. - What opportunity? 438 00:28:59,400 --> 00:29:02,280 A memorial for the Poetry Immortal. 439 00:29:02,840 --> 00:29:03,960 Which means honoring you. 440 00:29:04,560 --> 00:29:07,120 So by commemorating me, we can enter Baoyue Tower? 441 00:29:08,040 --> 00:29:10,320 Those who memorialize well will receive this pass. 442 00:29:10,400 --> 00:29:12,800 With this pass, you can enter Baoyue Tower. 443 00:29:13,360 --> 00:29:14,760 What counts as memorializing well? 444 00:29:14,840 --> 00:29:17,400 Everyone, today we... 445 00:29:17,480 --> 00:29:20,640 Have again invited three esteemed officials. 446 00:29:21,240 --> 00:29:24,240 To witness this grand memorial with us. 447 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:27,280 - It's starting... - All memorial participants... 448 00:29:27,640 --> 00:29:30,320 Who gain approval from all three officials... 449 00:29:31,160 --> 00:29:33,560 Will receive the Scholar's Pass. 450 00:29:34,120 --> 00:29:36,440 Which grants entry to Baoyue Tower. 451 00:29:45,760 --> 00:29:47,000 What's going on here? 452 00:29:47,080 --> 00:29:48,880 Do you not see 453 00:29:48,960 --> 00:29:53,400 The Yellow River's waters descending from heaven 454 00:29:54,120 --> 00:29:59,160 - Drunk poetry at Qinian Hall - Heaven has made us talents, we're not made in vain 455 00:29:59,280 --> 00:30:02,200 Though gold and silver by the thousand are spent, they will come back again 456 00:30:02,280 --> 00:30:05,440 - Good - Good 457 00:30:07,600 --> 00:30:10,640 This is a good imitation of memorial poetry 458 00:30:11,400 --> 00:30:13,280 Why does this sound strange? 459 00:30:13,360 --> 00:30:14,880 It's just memorializing you 460 00:30:15,760 --> 00:30:17,240 May Young Master Fan be immortal 461 00:30:18,560 --> 00:30:20,120 - May Young Master Fan be immortal - May Young Master Fan be immortal 462 00:30:20,680 --> 00:30:22,240 What weapon does the young master prefer? 463 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:23,320 Of course, the sword 464 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:40,400 - Awkward - Look at this 465 00:30:41,080 --> 00:30:42,920 This is just a poor imitation 466 00:30:43,560 --> 00:30:44,600 An imitation show 467 00:30:46,400 --> 00:30:48,480 I understand the imitation part 468 00:30:48,560 --> 00:30:50,480 But where does the "show" come from? 469 00:30:51,040 --> 00:30:53,000 "Xiu" means "show" 470 00:30:56,200 --> 00:30:57,480 You are thinner than me 471 00:30:59,960 --> 00:31:02,160 Speaking of fear at Fear Shoal 472 00:31:07,280 --> 00:31:08,280 Gentlemen 473 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:10,200 Sir, please try this 474 00:31:11,320 --> 00:31:13,480 Though lacking the phoenix's colorful wings 475 00:31:13,560 --> 00:31:16,720 Our hearts beat as one through subtle understanding 476 00:31:16,800 --> 00:31:18,280 I... let me try again 477 00:31:19,480 --> 00:31:20,600 I... let me try once more 478 00:31:21,200 --> 00:31:22,360 Give me another chance 479 00:31:24,360 --> 00:31:26,000 Do I resemble it? 480 00:31:26,240 --> 00:31:28,960 See? This is what poor imitation looks like 481 00:31:29,040 --> 00:31:31,920 A failed attempt at emulating the original 482 00:31:33,520 --> 00:31:36,200 Wouldn't you say this is a heaven-sent opportunity? 483 00:31:36,760 --> 00:31:39,880 When learning from the Poetry Immortal, who could compare to you? 484 00:31:44,480 --> 00:31:45,480 My lord 485 00:31:46,040 --> 00:31:48,640 Aren't we supposed to infiltrate Baoyue Tower for intelligence? 486 00:31:48,720 --> 00:31:50,520 Why not sign up to perform? 487 00:31:51,120 --> 00:31:53,560 If Baoyue Tower opens its doors to welcome guests 488 00:31:53,640 --> 00:31:54,720 Perhaps we could attempt it 489 00:31:54,800 --> 00:31:55,800 My lord 490 00:31:59,000 --> 00:32:00,040 How could you serve this to his lordship? 491 00:32:01,480 --> 00:32:02,800 This is actually quite acceptable 492 00:32:04,480 --> 00:32:06,000 Madam, allow me... 493 00:32:15,760 --> 00:32:17,840 Are you afraid that once you're on stage 494 00:32:18,320 --> 00:32:20,080 someone might recognize you? 495 00:32:20,640 --> 00:32:22,120 Even if they don't recognize you on stage 496 00:32:22,880 --> 00:32:24,960 without the crowd's cover, sneaking into the building 497 00:32:25,640 --> 00:32:26,640 would be difficult to conceal. 498 00:32:27,240 --> 00:32:29,560 After much thought, this memorial at Baoyue Tower 499 00:32:29,640 --> 00:32:30,640 might be a trap. 500 00:32:32,400 --> 00:32:34,480 -A trap to catch us? -Catch you? 501 00:32:34,560 --> 00:32:36,280 No... I didn't mean it that way, no. 502 00:32:36,360 --> 00:32:38,760 Then we should take advantage of the dark night 503 00:32:39,200 --> 00:32:40,960 and enter the building at night to find them. 504 00:32:41,040 --> 00:32:42,720 We only have one chance. 505 00:32:42,800 --> 00:32:44,160 I'm just afraid of alerting the enemy. 506 00:32:45,560 --> 00:32:47,680 Who's in charge of Baoyue Tower? 507 00:32:47,760 --> 00:32:49,120 Then I'll have to look into it. 508 00:32:49,440 --> 00:32:50,440 Yuan Meng. 509 00:32:51,560 --> 00:32:53,000 Who is Yuan Meng? 510 00:33:15,760 --> 00:33:18,280 Lord Fan, could you write me a poem? 511 00:33:18,600 --> 00:33:19,800 Lord Fan 512 00:33:21,080 --> 00:33:22,400 Lord Fan, your legacy will endure 513 00:33:22,480 --> 00:33:24,560 -Lord Fan -Lord Fan 514 00:33:24,640 --> 00:33:25,920 You've finally arrived 515 00:33:27,000 --> 00:33:28,560 (Yuan Meng, Head of Baoyue Tower) 516 00:33:36,680 --> 00:33:38,600 Yuan Meng, the renowned Yuan 517 00:33:38,680 --> 00:33:39,680 Retreat 518 00:33:39,760 --> 00:33:41,120 She was once the top courtesan of Liujing River 519 00:33:41,800 --> 00:33:44,440 Before Si Lili, she was the most famous 520 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,640 How does Madam know all this? 521 00:33:48,960 --> 00:33:51,680 Our family used to sell rouge and perfumes 522 00:33:52,080 --> 00:33:54,720 So we know a thing or two about brothels 523 00:33:55,360 --> 00:33:56,360 Then why didn’t you mention it earlier? 524 00:33:56,440 --> 00:33:57,760 Please don’t blame me, sir 525 00:33:57,840 --> 00:34:00,760 Qinian rarely handles this kind of business 526 00:34:01,960 --> 00:34:03,320 I had to avoid suspicion 527 00:34:05,000 --> 00:34:06,160 I’ll learn from you 528 00:34:06,760 --> 00:34:07,760 Oh, sir 529 00:34:07,840 --> 00:34:11,160 So should we start investigating this Yuan Meng? 530 00:34:12,320 --> 00:34:14,440 Is this Yuan Meng the owner of Baoyue Tower? 531 00:34:19,240 --> 00:34:21,840 Though she manages affairs, she's not the owner. 532 00:34:22,720 --> 00:34:24,640 The owner of Baoyue Lou is quite mysterious. 533 00:34:25,640 --> 00:34:28,320 Unknown background, never shows their face. 534 00:34:29,360 --> 00:34:31,200 To investigate the whereabouts of the Teng mother and son, 535 00:34:31,680 --> 00:34:34,240 we'll probably need to find this mysterious owner. 536 00:34:35,080 --> 00:34:36,120 Outsiders wouldn't know, 537 00:34:36,200 --> 00:34:39,280 but someone in the establishment might. 538 00:34:41,120 --> 00:34:42,200 Do you know someone there? 539 00:34:42,280 --> 00:34:44,800 There's a girl who's acquainted with Qinian. 540 00:34:47,840 --> 00:34:48,880 Impossible. 541 00:34:49,280 --> 00:34:50,560 Absolutely impossible, my lord. 542 00:34:50,640 --> 00:34:54,080 My reputation is what I value most in life. 543 00:34:54,160 --> 00:34:56,440 To say I'm pure as ice, 544 00:34:56,520 --> 00:34:57,880 wouldn't be an exaggeration. 545 00:34:57,960 --> 00:35:01,560 My lady must have heard some rumors. 546 00:35:01,640 --> 00:35:03,280 Miss Sangwen. 547 00:35:05,960 --> 00:35:08,200 Why are your hands so slippery today? 548 00:35:09,360 --> 00:35:10,840 Must be sweating. 549 00:35:11,800 --> 00:35:13,560 At first, it was just delivering rouge and spices, 550 00:35:13,640 --> 00:35:15,920 all delivered to Miss Sangwen, wasn't it? 551 00:35:17,040 --> 00:35:18,200 Well, yes. 552 00:35:18,840 --> 00:35:21,560 But I have no special relationship with her. 553 00:35:24,360 --> 00:35:26,120 My lord, now I remember. 554 00:35:26,680 --> 00:35:29,760 First, I sold her a music score, 555 00:35:29,840 --> 00:35:32,680 then later, a guqin instrument, 556 00:35:32,760 --> 00:35:34,800 and only then the spices my lady mentioned. 557 00:35:35,880 --> 00:35:37,600 You sold her quite a lot. 558 00:35:37,680 --> 00:35:38,680 What else did you sell? 559 00:35:39,800 --> 00:35:43,720 Maps, "Dream of the Red Chamber" - my lord knows this. 560 00:35:44,280 --> 00:35:46,160 But after meeting you, my lord, 561 00:35:46,240 --> 00:35:48,160 I've only been selling my loyalty. 562 00:35:49,600 --> 00:35:50,600 My lady. 563 00:35:50,680 --> 00:35:52,480 If you hadn't mentioned earlier about, 564 00:35:52,920 --> 00:35:54,280 that Sang... whatever her name was, 565 00:35:54,360 --> 00:35:55,720 I would have completely forgotten her. 566 00:35:55,800 --> 00:35:58,200 Now Miss Sangwen is at Baoyue Lou. 567 00:35:58,920 --> 00:36:02,000 Didn't she say she only performs as a singer? She wouldn't... 568 00:36:11,040 --> 00:36:12,360 My lord, what a relief 569 00:36:12,440 --> 00:36:13,960 It seems Qinian hasn't completely forgotten 570 00:36:14,560 --> 00:36:17,000 He should be able to help you make this connection 571 00:36:21,840 --> 00:36:22,840 What's wrong with it? 572 00:36:23,400 --> 00:36:24,400 -I don't know -I don't know 573 00:36:26,720 --> 00:36:27,840 I'll go get another one 574 00:36:39,120 --> 00:36:40,400 Me? 575 00:36:40,960 --> 00:36:42,680 Can you help look for it? 576 00:36:47,040 --> 00:36:48,920 - Should we have this tea... - Right 577 00:36:49,640 --> 00:36:50,640 We should still drink it 578 00:36:51,200 --> 00:36:52,200 The guest follows the host's lead 579 00:37:12,880 --> 00:37:14,160 Where's the spoon? 580 00:37:15,280 --> 00:37:16,280 Here it is. 581 00:37:17,120 --> 00:37:18,120 Go ahead. 582 00:37:18,440 --> 00:37:20,000 Sir is waiting to discuss Miss Sang with you. 583 00:37:23,400 --> 00:37:25,600 No, I'm really not familiar with her. 584 00:37:25,680 --> 00:37:27,520 Besides, she's inside the Baoyue Tower, right? 585 00:37:27,600 --> 00:37:30,000 Even if I wanted to see her, I wouldn't have the chance. 586 00:37:35,080 --> 00:37:36,240 You still want to? 587 00:37:36,800 --> 00:37:38,160 No, I... 588 00:37:38,240 --> 00:37:40,320 I must think, I have to think 589 00:37:40,400 --> 00:37:43,760 I'll think carefully for you, sir - devise a perfect plan 590 00:37:47,600 --> 00:37:48,600 Sir 591 00:37:50,960 --> 00:37:51,960 Sir 592 00:37:52,680 --> 00:37:53,880 Stop looking 593 00:37:54,760 --> 00:37:56,120 Turned red? 594 00:37:56,600 --> 00:37:57,880 Quite long fingers 595 00:37:57,960 --> 00:37:59,320 It'll be fine soon 596 00:37:59,800 --> 00:38:00,800 Sir 597 00:38:01,480 --> 00:38:03,280 If we want to meet her, we still can 598 00:38:04,280 --> 00:38:06,000 The women in this brothel 599 00:38:06,080 --> 00:38:09,320 They buy their clothes and makeup outside 600 00:38:09,400 --> 00:38:11,560 - Which shop? - I know the shop 601 00:38:13,120 --> 00:38:14,520 If we want to find Sang Wen 602 00:38:14,920 --> 00:38:16,800 We'll have to wait at the shop 603 00:38:16,880 --> 00:38:19,120 Can you blend in at that shop? 604 00:38:21,640 --> 00:38:22,720 They all know me 605 00:38:23,560 --> 00:38:25,160 Old Wang, you're not wronged 606 00:38:25,240 --> 00:38:27,160 No, don't misunderstand 607 00:38:27,760 --> 00:38:30,720 I just earn some small money from them occasionally 608 00:38:30,800 --> 00:38:32,400 Nothing else going on 609 00:38:34,120 --> 00:38:35,120 You don't believe... 610 00:38:39,760 --> 00:38:40,960 Clear conscience, right? 611 00:38:41,040 --> 00:38:42,600 Then why didn't you explain clearly earlier? 612 00:38:44,480 --> 00:38:47,000 You're unmarried, sir - you wouldn't understand 613 00:38:47,880 --> 00:38:49,840 Even with a clear conscience 614 00:38:50,120 --> 00:38:51,960 You can't say one word more 615 00:38:52,040 --> 00:38:54,080 Or it'll cause complications 616 00:38:54,680 --> 00:38:57,560 With women, you mustn't arouse suspicion 617 00:38:58,200 --> 00:39:00,760 For men, peace is happiness 618 00:39:02,200 --> 00:39:03,880 Marriage isn't easy 619 00:39:05,200 --> 00:39:07,520 - Then let's go now - Let's go... 620 00:39:12,880 --> 00:39:13,880 Madam 621 00:39:15,640 --> 00:39:17,640 I'm accompanying the official for some official business 622 00:39:17,720 --> 00:39:21,240 - Remember to bring a blue floral handkerchief - Got it! 623 00:39:23,800 --> 00:39:24,800 What's wrong? 624 00:39:25,520 --> 00:39:27,240 - What do you mean? - What do you mean "what do I mean"? 625 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:29,320 The shop we're going to 626 00:39:29,960 --> 00:39:32,200 is most famous for its blue floral handkerchiefs 627 00:39:35,440 --> 00:39:36,440 Brilliant 628 00:39:52,520 --> 00:39:55,200 Quick... The ladies of Baoyue Tower are coming out. 629 00:39:55,760 --> 00:39:56,880 So beautiful. 630 00:39:57,680 --> 00:39:58,840 Make way... 631 00:40:06,560 --> 00:40:08,440 Come on, everyone make way 632 00:40:12,080 --> 00:40:13,880 Each one looks like a fairy. 633 00:40:14,440 --> 00:40:17,200 Miss, look, these are the latest styles that just arrived. 634 00:40:17,720 --> 00:40:19,080 They suit you perfectly. 635 00:40:20,520 --> 00:40:21,960 Don't push... 636 00:40:23,480 --> 00:40:26,040 You have great taste, this color complements you best. 637 00:40:28,640 --> 00:40:29,680 This one is nice. 638 00:40:30,760 --> 00:40:31,760 This one is pretty too. 639 00:40:33,160 --> 00:40:34,280 What do you think of this one? 640 00:40:36,320 --> 00:40:37,920 I love this color the most. 641 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,480 The hand embroidery is so beautiful. 642 00:40:41,040 --> 00:40:43,640 This is hand-embroidered, truly exquisite. 643 00:40:50,400 --> 00:40:51,400 Miss Sangwen 644 00:40:58,120 --> 00:40:59,520 Yesterday's sunset was like mist 645 00:40:59,600 --> 00:41:01,720 I suppose Miss Sang should be arriving soon. 646 00:41:02,160 --> 00:41:04,960 The items you requested last time are all prepared for you. 647 00:41:08,760 --> 00:41:09,760 After you, miss. 648 00:41:20,480 --> 00:41:21,480 You're following this too? 649 00:41:33,120 --> 00:41:34,320 Miss... 650 00:41:35,600 --> 00:41:38,280 Don't shout, we know each other... 651 00:41:39,000 --> 00:41:40,920 It's me, Wang Qinian 652 00:41:42,800 --> 00:41:44,440 This is a disguise 653 00:41:45,080 --> 00:41:46,200 Take this 654 00:41:49,880 --> 00:41:51,800 This is Mr. Zhao 655 00:41:52,280 --> 00:41:53,960 I've admired you for a long time 656 00:41:54,040 --> 00:41:56,960 I just wanted to meet, nothing more. 657 00:41:57,040 --> 00:41:58,800 Keep this quiet. 658 00:42:02,120 --> 00:42:03,920 This gift is too generous, Lord Fan. 659 00:42:04,680 --> 00:42:06,360 No... Xiao Zhao. 660 00:42:07,640 --> 00:42:09,000 I've seen you before. 661 00:42:09,360 --> 00:42:10,360 Where have we met? 662 00:42:10,440 --> 00:42:13,280 That night when Miss Si Lili used fireworks to escape by boat. 663 00:42:13,360 --> 00:42:14,480 and first met Lord Fan. 664 00:42:15,080 --> 00:42:16,080 I was watching from upstairs 665 00:42:16,920 --> 00:42:17,920 What a coincidence then 666 00:42:19,560 --> 00:42:21,440 I heard the lord has died 667 00:42:22,120 --> 00:42:23,520 I heard that too 668 00:42:24,120 --> 00:42:26,040 - My condolences - Thank you for your concern 669 00:42:26,120 --> 00:42:27,120 I'll move forward 670 00:42:33,360 --> 00:42:34,400 What do you mean? 671 00:42:37,160 --> 00:42:38,200 My lord... 672 00:42:39,040 --> 00:42:40,320 Are you investigating Baoyue Tower? 673 00:42:40,680 --> 00:42:42,840 -Who told you that? -No, I didn't say anything, I... 674 00:42:44,080 --> 00:42:46,880 For you to return from death and meet me in such a place... 675 00:42:46,960 --> 00:42:48,640 Surely you didn't come just for me? 676 00:42:49,960 --> 00:42:51,200 I'm just an ordinary woman. 677 00:42:51,760 --> 00:42:52,960 Except for Baoyue Tower... 678 00:42:53,040 --> 00:42:54,960 Everything and everyone around me is ordinary. 679 00:42:56,400 --> 00:42:58,680 Then what makes Baoyue Tower so special?