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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 15=

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Madam Lin is paying more attention

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to household matters.

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One moment she's at Yining's,

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the next she's back here.

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You call that being attentive?

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Someone must have made her do it.

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Did you hear her talking just now?

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It was one idea after another.

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As if she had the capability.

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Now Seventh Lady's attention is fixated

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on that person from Jimo House.

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She even came to plead with you

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about adding him to the family registry.

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Yining is a good child.

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As long as her heart is set,

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she'll do her utmost to help him.

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As for the Literary Feast,

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she and that boy from Jimo House

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seem to have the same idea.

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If you're willing to help me

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put on the Literary Feast again,

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I vow not to let you down

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and revitalize Luo's Residence glory.

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Then there will be no need to worry

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about my father.

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That boy from Jimo House...

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The way he's so sure of himself,

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it's just like how Old Master was.

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I'm just not quite sure
if he can walk the talk.

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Here's the plan.

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Make arrangements.

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I will make a visit
to Sun's Residence tomorrow.

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Will do.

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Your Lordship.

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Anything out of the norm
at Luo's Residence?

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There weren't any suspicious persons
entering or leaving.

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What about Luo Shenyuan?

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Recently,

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he's been frequenting the bookstore.

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We've been following him the whole time.
Nothing out of the ordinary.

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The bookstore?

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What did he do there?

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We checked.

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He went there to buy books and stuff.

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Seems like he's looking
for last-minute help

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for the impending examination.

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The way of the literary mind
is centered around nature,

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expressed with emotions,

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and put down in words
with pen and paper.

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How wonderful...

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Sir.

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Are you alright?

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Careful, sir.

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I'm so sorry, sir.

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- Are you hurt?
- I'm alright.

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I hope the books didn't fall on you.

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There's an old saying
that books are akin to medicine.

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Reading can cure stupidity.

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So it's fine getting knocked by books.

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(Selected Works on Bitter Effort)

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You seem awfully young

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to be reading
Selected Works on Bitter Effort.

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Reading is for all ages.

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It's down to one's preference.

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But that book has been in obscurity
since the Western Han Dynasty.

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Not many people know about it nowadays.

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A hidden treasure is

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awaiting the right person
to discover it.

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The stories in this book

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are vigorous and fresh,
inspired by nature.

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Compared to the exuberant works
of today,

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I think they're of higher quality.

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Since you're fine,

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I shall take my leave first.

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I guess young people nowadays

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aren't all worldly-minded.

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I'm sure this medicine would work.
Yixiu, let's hurry and...

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Yixiu?

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Excuse me.

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Yixiu, I thought
we were taking a breather.

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Why eat again?

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I'm not on a diet.
Why can't I eat what I want?

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Do you want to be reprimanded
by your mother again?

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Boss, we don't want it.

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Young master.

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Once taken, it's sold.

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Once taken, it's sold.

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I already paid for it.

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You can keep the money, okay?

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Fine, then.

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Let's go. We should go home.

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I'm not telling you to stop eating.

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But you've already had roasted lamb,

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pancakes, and persimmons.

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Any more and you'll get indigestion.

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Then I'll have to get medicine
for your stomachache.

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Bring me out again next time, then.

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Sure thing.

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Miss! Miss!

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Me?

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Yes, you. Come over here.

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What is it?

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Here.

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A treat for you.

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It's free. Take it.

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- But...
- Miss, come here.

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Take this.

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Try this. It's delicious.

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- Have a bite.
- Who asked you guys to come?

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No one.

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You...

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Why are you eating food
of unknown origin? Let's go.

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What are you doing
sneaking around in my room?

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Of all the instances
you could've come back,

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you had to show up now and catch me.

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What...

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What are you mumbling about?

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Nothing.

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You sprained your foot

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in the field not long ago, right?

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I got some medicine for you.

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It's effective.

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Where is it?

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I put it in the room.

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Now, listen.

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If you could put half the effort into...

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Okay, I know I was wrong.

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I shouldn't have talked back.

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Don't be mad.
It's affecting your health.

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You think I enjoy

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nagging and arguing with you
all the time?

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Blame my stupid mouth.

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It's my fault.

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Don't worry.

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I will prepare well
for the imperial exam.

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Do you mean it?

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Yes, I will do my best.

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See?

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How good it is
that you've come to your senses.

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Our parents have high hopes for you.

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Hairu.

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I just got back.

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I'm so hungry.

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The kitchen saved
your favorite fish soup.

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Go and drink it.

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Once you're done, go and study.

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(Luo's Residence)

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Organizing the Literary Feast again

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is a big occasion for the Luo Family.

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Thankfully,

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Mr. Sun is keen to get to know
the young talents.

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He was graceful enough

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to agree to come.

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Mother.

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It's been many years
since Luo's Residence

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organized such a grand event.

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Back then,

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when Father was still alive,

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Luo's Residence

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had been so highly respected.

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To be able to put on the feast this time

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is thanks to Mother's prominence.

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She was able to persuade
the imperial tutor.

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Yes, it's thanks to Mother's efforts.

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Chengzhang,

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get a move on inviting

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the rest of the famous scholars.

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You have to handle the matter.

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Rest assured, Mother.

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Mother,

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there's something

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I'd like to ask you.

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Could we take out
Father's treasured books

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and let the guests view them?

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It's an opportunity to showcase

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Luo's Residence's century-old heritage.

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That's a good idea.

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Assign a crew

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to decorate Lake Jingxin.

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That place is very serene.

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When your father was alive,

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he liked to read there.

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Display all his collections there

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for everyone to view.

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Yes, Mother.

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Well then, I'll leave
the itinerary and banquet

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to you two.

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- Rest assured, Mother.
- Rest assured, Mother.

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Don't worry about it.

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As long as Mr. Sun has agreed to attend,

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the famous scholars in the city

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will be scrambling to come.

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This Literary Feast

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will be as lively as can be.

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Shanyuan, Xuanyuan.

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Make sure you win the top spot

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in the event this time.

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You wouldn't want my efforts
to go to waste.

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- Will do, Grandma.
- Will do, Grandma.

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This is a chance for the ladies
to show off their skills, too.

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Yu and Xiu are quite good

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on the guzheng and pipa.

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As for Lian, needless to say

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she's proficient in all four arts.

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Meanwhile, Yining is skilled
at painting and paper cutting.

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Who knows we'd be able to bring together

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talent with beauty this time?

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(Danhua Abode)

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Madam Chen.

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Second Master's family
only has Xuanyuan left.

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Madam Lin

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has always disliked Bilian Pavilion.

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How did she convince Old Madam

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to hold the Literary Feast?

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And Old Madam
actually went ahead with it.

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I had plans to hire
a famous tutor for Shan.

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The Literary Feast
is a good opportunity.

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But even if the top spot

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doesn't go to Shan,

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it must not go to the one
from Bilian Pavilion.

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There are plenty of
talented young men in the capital.

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It's not that easy

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to win the top spot.

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In my opinion,

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the young man from Bilian Pavilion

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is limited in his stature.

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It'll be hard to enter
the hall of elites.

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If only our eldest was here,

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the concubine's boy
wouldn't even stand a chance.

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We should focus on our own matters.

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Yes, Madam.

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(Jimo Hall)

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Third Brother,

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are you confident
for tomorrow's Literary Feast?

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I heard principal home's Luo Shanyuan

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had hired several famous scholars

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to help him write the poem

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for tomorrow's event

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so he could stand out.

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Luo Xuanyuan

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is also burning midnight oil.

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I have a plan for tomorrow.

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But,

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there's another more important matter.

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Do you mean getting your senior
out of the mansion?

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The mansion will be filled
with people tomorrow.

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It's the best chance
to get him out of here.

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Also,

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I need to borrow someone from you.

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Who?

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You're finally back, Your Lordship.

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His Majesty summoned me last minute
this morning.

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I expected it to last till afternoon.

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What's the matter?

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Is something up with Luo's Residence?

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We've kept a close eye on
Luo's Residence for the past few days.

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There's no way Chen Daoyan
could've escaped.

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However,

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Luo's Residence is holding
the Literary Feast today.

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It will be crowded.

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I'm guessing

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that they will use this chance

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to get Chen Daoyan out.

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I've heard about the Literary Feast.

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I've already instructed Cheng Lang

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to join in the fun at Luo's Residence

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and keep a close watch on Luo Shenyuan.

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How wise of you, sir.

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I've also stationed men

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around the mansion.

274
00:13:39,880 --> 00:13:41,360
I heard that Luo's Residence

275
00:13:41,681 --> 00:13:44,760
managed to invite Sun Jie to the event.

276
00:13:45,281 --> 00:13:45,760
Yes.

277
00:13:46,360 --> 00:13:47,561
That's the reason why

278
00:13:47,801 --> 00:13:49,480
many of the famous scholars in the city

279
00:13:49,548 --> 00:13:51,080
will be congregating
at Luo's Residence.

280
00:13:51,161 --> 00:13:52,961
He created such a big fuss

281
00:13:53,321 --> 00:13:54,681
for the sake of Chen Daoyan.

282
00:13:55,161 --> 00:13:57,000
It certainly changed my mind about him.

283
00:13:57,164 --> 00:13:58,280
(Luo Shenyuan)

284
00:13:58,281 --> 00:13:58,961
So be it.

285
00:13:59,560 --> 00:14:01,052
Sun Jie is an esteemed imperial tutor.

286
00:14:01,081 --> 00:14:02,240
This is a rare opportunity.

287
00:14:02,600 --> 00:14:04,961
I shall go and check it out myself.

288
00:14:06,642 --> 00:14:09,470
(Luo Shenyuan)

289
00:14:09,697 --> 00:14:13,275
(Luo's Residence)

290
00:14:19,240 --> 00:14:20,281
Please head inside.

291
00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:22,561
Registrar Luo.

292
00:14:22,720 --> 00:14:23,520
Welcome.

293
00:14:36,921 --> 00:14:37,961
A feast without food.

294
00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,580
Better for me to cook something myself.

295
00:14:44,961 --> 00:14:46,000
Miss Lamb.

296
00:14:47,480 --> 00:14:48,401
Get over here.

297
00:14:51,540 --> 00:14:52,261
Come here.

298
00:14:52,820 --> 00:14:54,181
I don't want anyone to see me.

299
00:14:55,921 --> 00:14:56,801
Miss Lamb.

300
00:14:57,720 --> 00:14:58,681
Miss Gao?

301
00:14:59,420 --> 00:15:00,900
I'm Sixth Lady of Luo's Residence.

302
00:15:01,600 --> 00:15:02,561
- You...
- Sixth Lady...

303
00:15:03,081 --> 00:15:05,120
Are you the guy
at Liuhe Tavern the other day?

304
00:15:07,441 --> 00:15:09,480
Guess we have some affinity.

305
00:15:12,441 --> 00:15:13,520
That's...

306
00:15:13,681 --> 00:15:14,880
It's tile-grilled meat.

307
00:15:14,924 --> 00:15:16,324
From grilling to seasoning,

308
00:15:16,505 --> 00:15:17,905
it's all me.

309
00:15:18,681 --> 00:15:19,681
It's really good.

310
00:15:19,946 --> 00:15:21,025
Would you like to try?

311
00:15:23,081 --> 00:15:24,480
- Okay.
- Here you go.

312
00:15:25,801 --> 00:15:27,480
The meat is sliced thinly

313
00:15:27,560 --> 00:15:29,500
and grilled on a tile
before dipping in the sauce.

314
00:15:29,510 --> 00:15:31,148
The taste is nothing short
of spectacular.

315
00:15:31,161 --> 00:15:32,321
- It's good, right?
- Yes.

316
00:15:33,281 --> 00:15:35,303
Well, do you want some fruit
and sweets?

317
00:15:35,304 --> 00:15:36,263
I got them there.

318
00:15:44,600 --> 00:15:45,840
Listen to the sizzle.

319
00:15:48,441 --> 00:15:49,600
You twerp!

320
00:15:50,201 --> 00:15:51,801
How dare you come to Luo's Residence?

321
00:15:51,880 --> 00:15:52,880
How did you get in?

322
00:15:53,240 --> 00:15:54,681
- I...
- I don't care who you are.

323
00:15:54,748 --> 00:15:56,800
How could you come
to this place without permission

324
00:15:56,921 --> 00:15:58,561
and speak to a lady alone?

325
00:15:59,401 --> 00:16:00,720
You're right, I was out of line.

326
00:16:00,730 --> 00:16:02,316
The Literary Feast is starting.
Let's go.

327
00:16:02,441 --> 00:16:04,561
But the meat... No, I mustn't waste it.

328
00:16:06,321 --> 00:16:07,240
Here you go.

329
00:16:07,880 --> 00:16:08,480
Eat it.

330
00:16:11,000 --> 00:16:12,681
- Is it not fully cooked?
- Hey, Lian Hong.

331
00:16:12,732 --> 00:16:14,810
Clear it quickly.
Make sure my mother doesn't find out.

332
00:16:14,812 --> 00:16:15,388
Let's go.

333
00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:16,360
Go!

334
00:16:18,980 --> 00:16:19,541
Be careful.

335
00:16:19,880 --> 00:16:20,441
Young Master.

336
00:16:23,095 --> 00:16:24,934
Here you are, Young Master.

337
00:16:25,292 --> 00:16:26,764
The Literary Feast is starting, is it?

338
00:16:26,801 --> 00:16:27,281
Yes.

339
00:16:27,600 --> 00:16:28,081
Let's go.

340
00:16:44,760 --> 00:16:45,441
Step inside.

341
00:16:45,720 --> 00:16:46,321
Take a seat.

342
00:16:52,281 --> 00:16:53,760
You're going to perform later.

343
00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:55,441
Where were you, huffing and puffing?

344
00:16:55,529 --> 00:16:56,608
I'm sorry, Mother.

345
00:16:56,728 --> 00:16:57,808
I was feeling unwell.

346
00:16:58,000 --> 00:17:00,033
Yixiu woke up feeling not well

347
00:17:00,401 --> 00:17:02,000
but she still showed up.

348
00:17:02,360 --> 00:17:03,360
Are you alright?

349
00:17:03,600 --> 00:17:05,401
I'm fine, Mother, don't worry.

350
00:17:09,720 --> 00:17:10,480
What is it?

351
00:17:16,201 --> 00:17:16,800
Here.

352
00:17:26,800 --> 00:17:27,560
Shenyuan.

353
00:17:28,800 --> 00:17:29,720
Long time no see.

354
00:17:31,641 --> 00:17:32,480
Mr. Cheng.

355
00:17:33,020 --> 00:17:34,940
I didn't expect to see you
at the Literary Feast.

356
00:17:36,020 --> 00:17:38,180
I'm not interested in writing
and sharing poetry.

357
00:17:38,480 --> 00:17:39,121
But,

358
00:17:39,441 --> 00:17:40,641
the weather is great,

359
00:17:40,764 --> 00:17:42,320
perfect for a stroll and flower viewing.

360
00:17:43,080 --> 00:17:44,881
Why don't we enjoy it together?

361
00:17:46,520 --> 00:17:48,320
The banquet hall is this way. Please.

362
00:18:00,441 --> 00:18:02,720
Third Young Master Cheng
is watching Luo Shenyuan.

363
00:18:02,841 --> 00:18:03,720
He sent word.

364
00:18:04,040 --> 00:18:05,240
Luo Shenyuan's personal aide

365
00:18:05,280 --> 00:18:06,188
is acting suspiciously.

366
00:18:06,441 --> 00:18:07,641
I got someone to trail him.

367
00:18:08,093 --> 00:18:09,974
Since the fish has swum to the surface,

368
00:18:10,028 --> 00:18:11,120
it's time to retrieve the net.

369
00:18:11,401 --> 00:18:11,800
Yes, sir.

370
00:18:14,681 --> 00:18:15,841
Good day, Marquis Lu.

371
00:18:15,961 --> 00:18:17,280
There's a literary event here today.

372
00:18:17,881 --> 00:18:19,121
Is there a reason

373
00:18:19,240 --> 00:18:20,441
for Your Lordship's visit?

374
00:18:20,601 --> 00:18:22,320
Although I am
a martial arts practitioner,

375
00:18:22,681 --> 00:18:24,480
I do admire the artistry of the pen.

376
00:18:24,560 --> 00:18:25,201
Well...

377
00:18:25,441 --> 00:18:25,921
What is it?

378
00:18:26,420 --> 00:18:27,819
Is Marquis Lu not welcomed?

379
00:18:28,641 --> 00:18:30,121
Oh, we wouldn't dare.

380
00:18:30,480 --> 00:18:32,121
Allow me to go and inform

381
00:18:32,122 --> 00:18:34,320
Second Master and Old Madam to...

382
00:18:34,441 --> 00:18:35,201
It's fine.

383
00:18:35,760 --> 00:18:36,280
What...

384
00:18:45,540 --> 00:18:46,379
Madam Chen.

385
00:18:46,520 --> 00:18:48,240
The young ladies are ready.

386
00:18:50,560 --> 00:18:51,201
Let's go.

387
00:18:51,961 --> 00:18:52,401
Okay.

388
00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:58,161
Today, the city's young talents
are gathered here.

389
00:18:58,361 --> 00:19:00,881
It's an opportunity for you all
to show what you can do.

390
00:19:02,401 --> 00:19:03,520
Don't be nervous.

391
00:19:03,961 --> 00:19:05,921
You've been practicing pipa since young.

392
00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,401
Your skill is one,

393
00:19:07,402 --> 00:19:08,843
if not the best in the capital.

394
00:19:09,240 --> 00:19:10,161
Be confident and go.

395
00:19:11,040 --> 00:19:11,641
Go on.

396
00:19:26,240 --> 00:19:26,881
Your Lordship.

397
00:19:36,860 --> 00:19:37,781
Minglan.

398
00:19:38,201 --> 00:19:39,601
Do you remember

399
00:19:39,601 --> 00:19:40,921
Liu Family's eldest son

400
00:19:40,921 --> 00:19:42,401
whom I mentioned before?

401
00:19:42,760 --> 00:19:44,361
Today, Mrs. Liu

402
00:19:44,480 --> 00:19:46,401
is here with her eldest son.

403
00:19:46,846 --> 00:19:49,366
I went and took a look for you just now.

404
00:19:49,641 --> 00:19:52,441
Be it his character or looks,
he is above average.

405
00:19:52,489 --> 00:19:54,649
He's about to sit
for the imperial exam, too.

406
00:19:55,040 --> 00:19:57,000
Why don't you take this opportunity

407
00:19:57,161 --> 00:19:59,800
to get to know Mrs. Liu?

408
00:20:01,040 --> 00:20:03,080
If he's sitting for the imperial exam,

409
00:20:03,201 --> 00:20:05,040
I worry that discussing marriage now

410
00:20:05,161 --> 00:20:07,480
would affect Young Master Liu's results.

411
00:20:07,681 --> 00:20:08,961
Yiyu is still very young.

412
00:20:09,080 --> 00:20:10,080
There's no rush.

413
00:20:10,366 --> 00:20:12,326
Why not hold it off for now?

414
00:20:34,641 --> 00:20:35,361
Chen Daoyan.

415
00:20:35,708 --> 00:20:36,710
Marquis Lu had predicted

416
00:20:36,732 --> 00:20:38,520
you'd use this time
to leave Luo's Residence.

417
00:20:38,524 --> 00:20:39,840
Surrender before it's too late.

418
00:20:44,800 --> 00:20:45,800
Who are you?

419
00:20:46,080 --> 00:20:46,520
I...

420
00:20:46,961 --> 00:20:48,760
It's a misunderstanding, Commander Ye.

421
00:20:48,764 --> 00:20:50,490
He is a physician
from the medical department.

422
00:20:50,520 --> 00:20:51,760
A maid is feeling unwell.

423
00:20:51,788 --> 00:20:52,760
Madam Lin is benevolent

424
00:20:52,881 --> 00:20:54,601
and asked him to come
to take a look.

425
00:20:56,401 --> 00:20:57,401
A physician?

426
00:20:59,921 --> 00:21:01,881
Then why was he sneaking around?

427
00:21:02,201 --> 00:21:03,800
And why is he wearing a pupil's uniform?

428
00:21:04,040 --> 00:21:06,441
He is here to check on
the madam's personal condition.

429
00:21:06,460 --> 00:21:07,720
There are many nobles here today

430
00:21:07,720 --> 00:21:09,308
and we didn't want
to affect our reputation.

431
00:21:09,320 --> 00:21:10,460
We have to be more cautious.

432
00:21:11,052 --> 00:21:12,108
Are you still going to lie?

433
00:21:12,121 --> 00:21:13,361
Where on earth is Chen Daoyan?

434
00:21:13,720 --> 00:21:14,280
Speak up!

435
00:21:14,641 --> 00:21:16,268
Commander Ye, what are you asking?

436
00:21:16,269 --> 00:21:17,588
I don't get it at all.

437
00:21:17,960 --> 00:21:19,640
Guests are gathered
for the Literary Feast.

438
00:21:19,641 --> 00:21:21,800
If anything goes awry,
my head is going to roll,

439
00:21:21,843 --> 00:21:22,603
Commander Ye.

440
00:22:21,040 --> 00:22:22,520
Mr. Cheng, please.

441
00:22:28,172 --> 00:22:30,560
When the strings pause,
and the notes fade beneath the fingers,

442
00:22:31,000 --> 00:22:33,240
a deeper emotion lingers,
layer upon layer.

443
00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,601
When I came to visit before,

444
00:22:35,841 --> 00:22:38,361
I hadn't known Yiyu
was such a talented qin player.

445
00:22:43,520 --> 00:22:44,121
Mr. Cheng.

446
00:22:44,492 --> 00:22:45,960
When we learned of your visit today,

447
00:22:46,121 --> 00:22:48,641
the two of us went to wait for you
at the door.

448
00:22:48,760 --> 00:22:50,000
But we didn't see you.

449
00:22:50,161 --> 00:22:51,201
Apologies, young sirs.

450
00:22:51,684 --> 00:22:53,245
I bumped into Shenyuan on the way

451
00:22:53,361 --> 00:22:54,520
and decided to come together.

452
00:22:55,121 --> 00:22:57,040
How is he qualified to take part?

453
00:22:57,180 --> 00:22:58,280
Let's enjoy the tune first.

454
00:22:58,681 --> 00:23:00,881
The pipa playing is quite good.

455
00:23:01,320 --> 00:23:03,881
It interplays
with the guzheng beautifully.

456
00:23:44,361 --> 00:23:47,161
Yixiu, are you feeling unwell?

457
00:23:47,280 --> 00:23:48,441
My stomach hurts.

458
00:24:05,040 --> 00:24:06,480
Go and see what's wrong.

459
00:24:10,560 --> 00:24:11,601
Seventh Sister, you play.

460
00:24:11,720 --> 00:24:12,560
I don't know how.

461
00:24:12,641 --> 00:24:14,121
I only know one song.

462
00:24:14,240 --> 00:24:15,560
It's fine. Just play what you know.

463
00:24:15,561 --> 00:24:16,761
I'll follow the pipa's lead.

464
00:24:47,921 --> 00:24:49,201
How come it's this tune?

465
00:25:23,720 --> 00:25:25,399
Other young ladies learn tunes

466
00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:27,564
like Spring Snowfall,
Blooming Flowers and a Full Moon.

467
00:25:27,841 --> 00:25:28,641
But you?

468
00:25:28,921 --> 00:25:30,280
You insisted on learning this song.

469
00:25:31,080 --> 00:25:33,495
A hero at the end of his road.
The Conqueror Disarms.

470
00:25:33,495 --> 00:25:34,294
I like it.

471
00:25:46,520 --> 00:25:47,881
Am I that terrible?

472
00:25:48,401 --> 00:25:49,519
When other people play,

473
00:25:49,520 --> 00:25:51,520
it's like beads of different sizes
dropping on jade.

474
00:25:51,881 --> 00:25:55,280
While your playing
is like cotton fluffing.

475
00:25:55,292 --> 00:25:56,604
The hero must be meeting his end.

476
00:25:56,620 --> 00:25:58,380
It makes me sad to listen to it.

477
00:25:58,467 --> 00:25:59,027
How dare you!

478
00:26:02,080 --> 00:26:02,841
Never mind.

479
00:26:03,480 --> 00:26:05,800
This song is hard to master.

480
00:26:06,361 --> 00:26:07,641
Once I'm done with the assignment,

481
00:26:08,040 --> 00:26:09,280
I'll teach you again.

482
00:26:09,520 --> 00:26:11,961
I'm not waiting around.
I want to learn it now.

483
00:26:19,080 --> 00:26:20,921
You're here, Mr. Wang.
Please head inside.

484
00:26:21,000 --> 00:26:21,601
Second Master.

485
00:26:23,480 --> 00:26:24,641
Marquis Lu is here.

486
00:26:27,480 --> 00:26:28,161
Marquis Lu.

487
00:26:28,681 --> 00:26:30,841
Your Lordship,
I'm honored by your attendance.

488
00:26:32,316 --> 00:26:32,972
Your Lordship,

489
00:26:33,644 --> 00:26:34,880
I wasn't aware you were coming

490
00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:36,280
and was occupied.

491
00:26:36,361 --> 00:26:37,760
If you had informed me earlier,

492
00:26:37,881 --> 00:26:39,280
I would've greeted you at the door.

493
00:26:59,760 --> 00:27:00,441
Yiyu!

494
00:27:05,401 --> 00:27:06,040
Bravo!

495
00:27:25,841 --> 00:27:27,480
This rendition of The Conqueror Disarms

496
00:27:27,601 --> 00:27:29,601
is indeed quite good.

497
00:27:40,841 --> 00:27:41,401
Marquis Lu!

498
00:28:06,520 --> 00:28:08,121
Your Lordship, why don't I

499
00:28:08,280 --> 00:28:09,401
show you to your seat?

500
00:28:09,841 --> 00:28:10,480
Marquis Lu.

501
00:28:11,401 --> 00:28:12,760
Don't be rude.

502
00:28:17,641 --> 00:28:19,641
This area is where
the female members perform.

503
00:28:20,201 --> 00:28:22,921
Please take a seat at the banquet area.

504
00:28:26,480 --> 00:28:27,601
That's right, Your Lordship.

505
00:28:27,720 --> 00:28:29,841
Men and women should keep
a distance after all.

506
00:28:37,480 --> 00:28:38,080
Step aside.

507
00:28:42,480 --> 00:28:45,080
Seventh Lady,
how come you know this song?

508
00:28:50,361 --> 00:28:52,560
The Conqueror Disarms is a pipa classic.

509
00:28:52,700 --> 00:28:54,080
It's a favorite among many musicians.

510
00:28:54,641 --> 00:28:55,921
So it's not that surprising

511
00:28:55,964 --> 00:28:57,004
Seventh Lady knows it.

512
00:29:05,361 --> 00:29:07,675
Marquis Lu, your attendance today

513
00:29:07,681 --> 00:29:10,000
is a great honor to Luo's Residence.

514
00:29:10,361 --> 00:29:12,681
If you wouldn't mind my asking,
Your Lordship,

515
00:29:12,802 --> 00:29:14,441
are you here to attend the feast

516
00:29:14,444 --> 00:29:16,804
or are you carrying out official duties?

517
00:29:19,681 --> 00:29:22,441
If you're a guest of Luo's Residence,

518
00:29:22,601 --> 00:29:25,000
then please take a seat over there.

519
00:29:25,201 --> 00:29:26,441
If it's an official duty,

520
00:29:26,881 --> 00:29:29,921
then please show me the official notice.

521
00:29:30,961 --> 00:29:32,559
The entire household

522
00:29:32,560 --> 00:29:34,800
will be ready to assist.

523
00:29:35,361 --> 00:29:36,080
Old Madam Luo,

524
00:29:36,921 --> 00:29:37,720
I am here

525
00:29:38,201 --> 00:29:39,921
to ask Seventh Lady a few questions.

526
00:29:40,601 --> 00:29:42,000
Seventh Lady, are you...

527
00:29:42,080 --> 00:29:42,881
Your Lordship.

528
00:29:44,441 --> 00:29:49,000
My granddaughter
has no relation to you.

529
00:29:49,240 --> 00:29:50,800
Please remain respectable.

530
00:29:51,080 --> 00:29:52,139
Although Luo's Residence

531
00:29:52,140 --> 00:29:54,940
is not as distinguished
as Marquis's Residence,

532
00:29:55,320 --> 00:29:56,681
we are still considered

533
00:29:56,800 --> 00:29:59,921
a proper scholarly family.

534
00:30:01,480 --> 00:30:02,760
Go and get it treated.

535
00:30:07,480 --> 00:30:08,201
Your Lordship.

536
00:30:10,361 --> 00:30:11,320
Please take a seat.

537
00:30:14,180 --> 00:30:16,021
Mr. Sun has arrived.

538
00:30:23,480 --> 00:30:25,520
Greetings, Mr. Sun.

539
00:30:25,641 --> 00:30:26,921
Be at ease, everyone.

540
00:30:33,004 --> 00:30:35,068
Your Lordship, excuse me
while I greet the guest.

541
00:30:40,961 --> 00:30:42,641
Mr. Sun is here.

542
00:30:42,760 --> 00:30:44,760
I am truly honored.

543
00:30:45,560 --> 00:30:47,201
You're too kind, Registrar Luo.

544
00:30:47,881 --> 00:30:49,401
Nice to meet you, Mr. Sun.

545
00:30:51,800 --> 00:30:53,921
Marquis Lu is the head
of the Imperial Guards.

546
00:30:53,932 --> 00:30:55,800
You're an expert
in military strategies, archery,

547
00:30:55,800 --> 00:30:57,036
and have superb martial skills.

548
00:30:57,132 --> 00:30:58,920
Do you also have
an interest in writing?

549
00:31:00,320 --> 00:31:01,520
You jest, Mr. Sun.

550
00:31:01,800 --> 00:31:03,480
I only know my way with a sword.

551
00:31:03,800 --> 00:31:06,080
I just came here to join in the fun.

552
00:31:16,207 --> 00:31:16,967
Just now

553
00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:18,921
I shouldn't have played
The Conqueror Disarms.

554
00:31:20,822 --> 00:31:22,183
I'm not doing a good job.

555
00:31:22,320 --> 00:31:23,961
If only Qing Qu is here.

556
00:31:26,040 --> 00:31:26,961
I wonder

557
00:31:27,320 --> 00:31:28,961
how Qing Qu is doing.

558
00:31:30,320 --> 00:31:32,040
Hurry up, move it inside.

559
00:31:39,560 --> 00:31:40,800
Unload the things and put them

560
00:31:40,881 --> 00:31:42,161
in the storeroom in the backyard.

561
00:31:42,560 --> 00:31:43,961
I have to prepare thank you gifts

562
00:31:43,976 --> 00:31:45,176
for the invited guests.

563
00:31:45,480 --> 00:31:46,480
After the event ends,

564
00:31:46,553 --> 00:31:47,553
Madam Lin and Seventh Lady

565
00:31:47,620 --> 00:31:48,741
will check them one by one.

566
00:31:49,961 --> 00:31:50,601
Understood.

567
00:31:55,720 --> 00:31:57,720
Not only is Mr. Sun a great scholar
of our time,

568
00:31:57,763 --> 00:31:58,922
but also an imperial tutor.

569
00:31:59,004 --> 00:32:00,988
To have you share your teachings
at Luo's Residence

570
00:32:01,121 --> 00:32:02,641
is a great fortune to us.

571
00:32:02,681 --> 00:32:03,641
I'm flattered.

572
00:32:03,921 --> 00:32:05,601
Mr. Sun, please take a seat.

573
00:32:05,720 --> 00:32:07,560
- Let's go together.
- You first.

574
00:32:07,841 --> 00:32:08,520
Alright.

575
00:32:11,161 --> 00:32:13,080
Marquis Lu, please.

576
00:32:19,161 --> 00:32:20,000
Registrar Luo.

577
00:32:20,441 --> 00:32:21,720
I met your father

578
00:32:21,746 --> 00:32:23,145
at the Literary Feast.

579
00:32:23,441 --> 00:32:26,523
I was lucky to witness schools
contending in the literary world.

580
00:32:26,760 --> 00:32:28,681
After Wenzhai passed away,

581
00:32:28,760 --> 00:32:30,760
it truly warms my heart
that Luo's Residence

582
00:32:30,881 --> 00:32:32,361
is holding the Literary Feast again.

583
00:32:32,961 --> 00:32:34,480
You flatter us.

584
00:32:35,201 --> 00:32:38,080
We hope you'll share
your insight with us today.

585
00:32:38,320 --> 00:32:39,760
Let's get down to business, then.

586
00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:41,280
This is the Literary Feast.

587
00:32:41,516 --> 00:32:43,316
So there has to be a theme.

588
00:32:43,681 --> 00:32:45,161
Anyone on the floor

589
00:32:45,280 --> 00:32:46,641
has any ideas?

590
00:32:54,480 --> 00:32:55,280
Marquis Lu?

591
00:32:58,760 --> 00:33:00,240
My purpose for coming here today

592
00:33:00,480 --> 00:33:01,841
is to search for a person.

593
00:33:10,121 --> 00:33:11,480
How about this, Mr. Sun?

594
00:33:11,841 --> 00:33:14,040
We are seeking
useful people for the court.

595
00:33:14,161 --> 00:33:16,201
These talented young men
have been studying hard

596
00:33:16,480 --> 00:33:18,601
for the sake of finding the truth
in their hearts.

597
00:33:18,800 --> 00:33:21,441
Why don't we set the theme
using the word "search"?

598
00:33:21,594 --> 00:33:23,634
What do you think, Mr. Sun?

599
00:33:26,520 --> 00:33:27,601
Search.

600
00:33:28,841 --> 00:33:30,441
That's a wonderful idea.

601
00:33:32,240 --> 00:33:34,401
The road ahead is long and arduous.

602
00:33:34,760 --> 00:33:36,800
But I will go to all corners in search.

603
00:33:37,121 --> 00:33:39,401
Fellow scholars,
you're free to explore topics.

604
00:33:39,404 --> 00:33:40,840
Poetry and prose are all acceptable.

605
00:33:41,080 --> 00:33:42,720
The time is set to 15 minutes.

606
00:33:43,320 --> 00:33:44,121
Go ahead.

607
00:34:33,560 --> 00:34:34,401
Young masters.

608
00:34:34,841 --> 00:34:36,761
Time is up.

609
00:34:37,160 --> 00:34:38,160
How did it go?

610
00:34:46,480 --> 00:34:48,401
Since this is the Luos homeground,

611
00:34:48,721 --> 00:34:49,480
why don't we

612
00:34:49,680 --> 00:34:51,480
invite the Luos' sons to start first?

613
00:34:57,160 --> 00:34:57,961
Shanyuan.

614
00:35:02,160 --> 00:35:03,441
You're the oldest.

615
00:35:03,520 --> 00:35:04,441
You go first.

616
00:35:19,841 --> 00:35:23,560
The reeds bloom silently
along the river in autumn,

617
00:35:25,000 --> 00:35:27,441
stirring endless sorrow.

618
00:35:27,721 --> 00:35:30,721
Half the sun sinks in the horizon
as two lines of geese fly anew.

619
00:35:31,881 --> 00:35:34,160
A solitary boat drifts.

620
00:35:34,841 --> 00:35:36,480
The sentences are structured nicely.

621
00:35:37,200 --> 00:35:38,881
But we're in the height
of summer presently.

622
00:35:39,040 --> 00:35:40,361
Where is this autumn scene from?

623
00:35:40,841 --> 00:35:42,801
You force the sentiment
in order to use the words.

624
00:35:42,921 --> 00:35:44,281
That's no good.

625
00:35:45,640 --> 00:35:47,000
I didn't see the word "search"

626
00:35:47,560 --> 00:35:48,801
nor the idea of seeking.

627
00:35:48,881 --> 00:35:49,600
You're off-topic.

628
00:35:51,600 --> 00:35:52,321
Sit down.

629
00:36:00,040 --> 00:36:02,040
Xuanyuan, you go.

630
00:36:22,268 --> 00:36:23,884
Leaning on the railing, hand in hand,

631
00:36:23,932 --> 00:36:25,360
a hundred years pass like a dream.

632
00:36:25,804 --> 00:36:27,760
The sun and moon
race like arrows through time.

633
00:36:28,921 --> 00:36:30,441
The first half is pretty good.

634
00:36:36,441 --> 00:36:39,680
Xuanyuan, don't be nervous. Continue.

635
00:36:40,844 --> 00:36:42,396
Leaning on the railing, hand in hand,

636
00:36:42,444 --> 00:36:43,948
a hundred years pass like a dream.

637
00:36:44,284 --> 00:36:46,236
The sun and moon
race like arrows through time.

638
00:36:46,460 --> 00:36:48,412
Reflecting on the past,
pondering the present.

639
00:36:49,040 --> 00:36:50,120
Thousands...

640
00:36:51,160 --> 00:36:52,241
Thousands...

641
00:36:53,680 --> 00:36:54,321
Xuanyuan!

642
00:36:59,361 --> 00:37:00,921
Sorry you had to see that.

643
00:37:03,520 --> 00:37:04,361
Mother.

644
00:37:05,401 --> 00:37:06,761
I'm ashamed

645
00:37:07,000 --> 00:37:08,801
of failing to teach Shan properly.

646
00:37:09,361 --> 00:37:10,241
Grandma,

647
00:37:10,321 --> 00:37:11,761
Xuan must have been too fatigued.

648
00:37:11,841 --> 00:37:13,361
He's usually a great writer.

649
00:37:13,480 --> 00:37:15,520
Could you give him another chance

650
00:37:15,600 --> 00:37:17,160
once he wakes up?

651
00:37:17,680 --> 00:37:19,721
What's the point in saying that now?

652
00:37:20,120 --> 00:37:21,921
I'm afraid Luo's Residence reputation

653
00:37:22,241 --> 00:37:23,600
is at risk today.

654
00:37:24,361 --> 00:37:25,680
Fret not, Registrar Luo.

655
00:37:26,520 --> 00:37:28,200
Xuanyuan probably exhausted himself

656
00:37:28,321 --> 00:37:30,361
preparing for today's event.

657
00:37:31,441 --> 00:37:32,361
Registrar Luo.

658
00:37:33,020 --> 00:37:34,259
Your son

659
00:37:34,321 --> 00:37:36,000
seems to have stage fright.

660
00:37:36,281 --> 00:37:37,761
Does that mean no one can carry on

661
00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,520
Old Master Luo's literary prestige?

662
00:37:43,612 --> 00:37:45,868
Luo's Residence has been respected
for a century.

663
00:37:45,921 --> 00:37:48,680
Marquis Lu shouldn't make
such rash conclusions.

664
00:37:54,721 --> 00:37:55,560
Luo Shenyuan.

665
00:37:56,014 --> 00:37:57,693
You've never even been home-schooled.

666
00:37:57,881 --> 00:37:59,321
This is no place for you to speak up.

667
00:38:02,080 --> 00:38:03,080
Sit down, now.

668
00:38:03,680 --> 00:38:04,480
Hang on.

669
00:38:06,560 --> 00:38:07,480
This young man.

670
00:38:08,160 --> 00:38:09,801
Is he also a member of the Luos?

671
00:38:12,801 --> 00:38:13,801
He...

672
00:38:16,124 --> 00:38:18,076
He is the Third Young Master
of Luo's Residence,

673
00:38:18,124 --> 00:38:18,748
Luo Shenyuan.

674
00:38:23,000 --> 00:38:24,241
Greetings, Mr. Sun.

675
00:38:26,160 --> 00:38:26,961
Yining.

676
00:38:27,600 --> 00:38:29,801
What is a lady like you doing out there?

677
00:38:30,080 --> 00:38:30,841
Father.

678
00:38:31,321 --> 00:38:33,401
There are some things I have to say.

679
00:38:33,761 --> 00:38:35,080
Since this is the Literary Feast,

680
00:38:35,281 --> 00:38:37,040
it should be all-inclusive.

681
00:38:37,241 --> 00:38:38,640
A hero is not judged by his origin,

682
00:38:38,640 --> 00:38:40,556
and talent is not judged
by the family background.

683
00:38:40,680 --> 00:38:42,401
That's the essence
of the Literary Feast.

684
00:38:42,460 --> 00:38:44,140
It also fits the vision
of Luo's Residence

685
00:38:44,204 --> 00:38:45,440
over the past century.

686
00:38:52,040 --> 00:38:52,921
Seventh Lady.

687
00:38:54,156 --> 00:38:55,760
You're not only proficient at the qin,

688
00:38:57,000 --> 00:38:58,881
but also an eloquent speaker.

689
00:38:59,740 --> 00:39:01,548
Thanks for the compliment, Marquis Lu.

690
00:39:01,628 --> 00:39:03,200
What the Seventh Lady said

691
00:39:03,441 --> 00:39:05,961
is non too different
from Wenzhai's idea before.

692
00:39:06,080 --> 00:39:08,520
Back then, Wenzhai
had organized the Literary Feast

693
00:39:08,640 --> 00:39:11,120
exactly to give an opportunity
for all talented individuals

694
00:39:11,281 --> 00:39:13,281
to showcase their skills.

695
00:39:13,680 --> 00:39:14,761
He once said,

696
00:39:14,881 --> 00:39:17,480
Luo's Residence Literary Feast
is only about talent and learning.

697
00:39:17,640 --> 00:39:19,640
The rest do not matter.

698
00:39:20,801 --> 00:39:22,520
Mr. Sun is right.

699
00:39:23,080 --> 00:39:24,721
Old Master Luo was broad-minded,

700
00:39:24,841 --> 00:39:25,961
ahead of his time.

701
00:39:25,996 --> 00:39:28,092
He is truly a role model
for our generation of scholars.

702
00:39:35,560 --> 00:39:36,841
If that's the case,

703
00:39:41,841 --> 00:39:43,080
step up, then.

704
00:39:48,040 --> 00:39:48,560
Okay.

705
00:40:05,080 --> 00:40:06,560
Please take a look.

706
00:40:12,361 --> 00:40:14,241
The wind rises,
stirring waves upon waves.

707
00:40:14,680 --> 00:40:17,160
Snow clears,
revealing ten thousand peaks.

708
00:40:17,801 --> 00:40:19,560
In youth, I aspired to reach the clouds,

709
00:40:19,921 --> 00:40:22,480
yet tonight, I am shrouded in dust.

710
00:40:22,921 --> 00:40:25,000
Chasing dreams in foreign lands,

711
00:40:25,120 --> 00:40:27,441
I lie drunk
at the graves of old friends.

712
00:40:28,560 --> 00:40:30,761
Rising to dance with a long sword,

713
00:40:31,200 --> 00:40:34,241
I have no fear of binding
the celestial dragon.

714
00:40:38,721 --> 00:40:40,640
Despite the passing of time,

715
00:40:40,761 --> 00:40:42,761
the youth's ambition remains unchanged.

716
00:40:43,160 --> 00:40:44,961
Looking for a youthful spirit,

717
00:40:45,200 --> 00:40:47,600
and expressing one's inner feelings.

718
00:40:49,120 --> 00:40:50,480
Good aspiration.

719
00:40:50,921 --> 00:40:52,441
Good stanzas.

720
00:40:53,916 --> 00:40:55,516
Thank you for the compliments, Mr. Sun.

721
00:40:56,281 --> 00:40:57,241
Registrar Luo.

722
00:40:58,160 --> 00:40:59,841
With such a descendant,

723
00:40:59,961 --> 00:41:02,160
he will surely bring honor
to Luo's Residence.

724
00:41:02,441 --> 00:41:05,600
There's someone to take up
Wenzhai's mantle now.

725
00:41:06,640 --> 00:41:08,321
We're flattered.

726
00:41:12,961 --> 00:41:15,401
To gain Mr. Sun's praise,

727
00:41:15,473 --> 00:41:17,113
Third Young Master Luo is truly outstanding.

728
00:41:23,520 --> 00:41:25,920
You're named Luo Shenyuan?

729
00:41:25,921 --> 00:41:27,401
That's right, Mr. Sun.

730
00:41:28,640 --> 00:41:32,401
A gentleman is cautious
and carries lofty aspirations.

731
00:41:32,881 --> 00:41:34,120
It's a good name.

732
00:41:34,560 --> 00:41:36,120
We didn't have a chance to talk more

733
00:41:36,241 --> 00:41:37,921
when I bumped into you at the bookstore.

734
00:41:38,281 --> 00:41:39,281
I didn't expect

735
00:41:39,640 --> 00:41:41,200
you to be a member of the Luos.

736
00:41:41,321 --> 00:41:42,881
I didn't recognize you that day.

737
00:41:43,241 --> 00:41:44,361
It was a blunder on my part.

738
00:41:45,640 --> 00:41:47,080
You and I get on like old friends.

739
00:41:47,200 --> 00:41:48,721
There's no need for formalities.

740
00:41:49,801 --> 00:41:52,680
May I know whom you're studying under?

741
00:41:53,560 --> 00:41:55,640
I've been studying on my own
during my free time.

742
00:41:56,401 --> 00:41:57,721
Young Master Shenyuan.

743
00:41:58,841 --> 00:42:00,841
Are you willing to join my school?

744
00:42:06,160 --> 00:42:08,680
Pupil Shenyuan
pays respect to his teacher.

745
00:42:08,961 --> 00:42:10,241
I am honored

746
00:42:10,401 --> 00:42:12,120
to have received your kindness.

747
00:42:12,401 --> 00:42:14,600
I will follow your teachings
and study hard.

748
00:42:15,080 --> 00:42:16,520
I will uphold your good name.

749
00:42:19,241 --> 00:42:21,721
Good, that's good.

750
00:42:23,120 --> 00:42:24,040
Come, stand up.

751
00:42:50,028 --> 00:42:55,908
♪It's complicated but I'm not afraid♪

752
00:42:56,931 --> 00:43:03,267
♪There's light in my heart♪

753
00:43:03,268 --> 00:43:06,908
♪Following the river of time♪

754
00:43:06,913 --> 00:43:10,427
♪I dive into the whirlpool♪

755
00:43:10,428 --> 00:43:12,108
♪For the sake of you and mine♪

756
00:43:12,108 --> 00:43:18,684
♪In search of an outcome♪

757
00:43:20,108 --> 00:43:23,508
♪I'm willing to risk my life♪

758
00:43:23,509 --> 00:43:26,987
♪To break the chain of nights♪

759
00:43:26,988 --> 00:43:30,388
♪I'm willing to fall into the abyss♪

760
00:43:30,388 --> 00:43:33,828
♪In order to reveal the fate♪

761
00:43:33,828 --> 00:43:37,228
♪Forget about the outcome♪

762
00:43:37,228 --> 00:43:40,708
♪Let me be your shoulder to lean on♪

763
00:43:40,708 --> 00:43:48,027
♪Even if things go south, so be it♪

764
00:43:48,028 --> 00:43:54,332
♪Love is a voyage with you by my side♪

765
00:43:54,828 --> 00:44:02,113
♪The dust eventually settles♪

766
00:44:05,588 --> 00:44:11,387
♪No matter how fragile and trivial I am♪

767
00:44:12,108 --> 00:44:18,708
♪I will dance and shine bright♪

768
00:44:18,708 --> 00:44:22,348
♪I overcome all kinds of doubt♪

769
00:44:22,348 --> 00:44:25,908
♪And obstacles♪

770
00:44:25,908 --> 00:44:27,628
♪For the sake of you and mine♪

771
00:44:27,628 --> 00:44:32,148
♪Committing to my promise♪

772
00:44:32,148 --> 00:44:35,548
♪I'm willing to risk my life♪

773
00:44:35,548 --> 00:44:39,028
♪May my existence shine on more♪

774
00:44:39,028 --> 00:44:42,428
♪Let go of everything♪

775
00:44:42,428 --> 00:44:45,868
♪Let the longing fade♪

776
00:44:45,868 --> 00:44:49,268
♪Forget about the outcome♪

777
00:44:49,268 --> 00:44:52,748
♪As long as it fulfills
the vastness of love♪

778
00:44:52,748 --> 00:44:59,262
♪Even if things go south, so be it♪

779
00:45:00,148 --> 00:45:07,148
♪Love is you being by my side♪