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=Royal Upstart 2= (Based on "Zhenguan Foolish Son-in-Law")

=Episode 24=

(Wei the Fool's Trump Card)

Wei Hao.

You're here, girl.

Who bullied you?

Good heavens.

Who?

Who bullied you?

Tell me.

I'll kill them.

Don't worry.

We still have gunpowder at home.

Even if we didn't, I could make more.

Just tell me.

Who bullied you?

I'll make sure they're dead.

The great clans have united,

forcing Father to withdraw the imperial decree for our marriage.

If he doesn't,

all of them will resign from their posts and leave.

What nonsense is that?

Withdraw the imperial decree?

Tell my father-in-law that it's fine.

Just stall for six or seven days until the clan leaders arrive.

As for our matter, he doesn't need to worry.

He just needs to keep stalling.

Do you really have a way?

Even if the sky falls,

I'll be there to hold it up.

Those clans aren't worth a darn.

I can crush them in minutes.

Resigning and leaving?

Forcing my father-in-law to withdraw the decree?

Where do they get the nerve to do this to me?

Just rest easy.

Go back and prepare to marry me.

Is everything you said true?

When have I ever lied to you?

On the other hand,

you've lied to me plenty of times.

You look pretty when you smile.

You look better when you're smiling.

But

if this doesn't work out,

what should we do?

I already said it. How could it not work?

Who dares stop me?

I'll dig up their family's very roots.

Trying to block me?

Who gave them the courage?

And you,

don't take it to heart.

Right.

Tell my father-in-law to let me out for the next few days.

I need to prepare some things.

What do you need to prepare?

Things to deal with the great clans.

As for everything else, don't worry about it.

I'll handle them.

Don't cry anymore.

Also, don't go running out in this cold weather.

Didn't I install a heater at your place?

Just stay in the palace and wait for my good news.

Okay.

I'll believe you.

If you don't believe me, who can you believe?

Even Father-in-law is unreliable.

It's a good thing Father isn't here.

Otherwise,

the two of you would be arguing again.

How could I argue with my father-in-law?

He has a plan?

He told me not to worry.

Also,

he asked you to stall for six or seven days.

Just wait until the clan leaders arrive.

One more thing.

He said to let him out in a couple of days.

He needs to prepare some things

to deal with the great clans.

No problem.

Did he really say

that he has a way?

What plan could the fool have?

Just because you don't have a way doesn't mean he doesn't.

Could you have thought of glaze?

Could you have thought of the heaters?

In any case,

my son-in-law has more tricks than you do.

(Ministry of Justice Prison)

Young Master.

Young Master.

(Ganlu Palace)

(Ganlu Palace)

(Friend)

(Friend)

(Having friends come from far away, isn't that happiness?)

(Cui Xian, Great Cui Clan Leader)

Father,

I can't believe you actually came.

This place has been redecorated?

Yes, Father.

It's done.

Father,

it's been a long journey.

Have some tea

to refresh yourself.

The leaders of the other clans

should be arriving soon, shouldn't they?

I don't know for sure yet,

but I heard they are all coming.

Father,

by coming here together this time,

aren't you thinking too highly of the brat?

Him?

A mere Marquis?

He's a nobody.

This time,

we are contending with His Majesty.

If His Majesty wins,

all our previous agreements

will mean absolutely nothing.

For so long,

you lot haven't been able to deal with that brat.

If we hadn't come,

how much longer would you have dragged this out?

His Majesty certainly wants to delay things.

Wishful thinking.

Yes.

It's just

that in the capital right now,

the public's opinion of us isn't great.

I'm just worried...

Why care about them?

We aren't the ones ruling the world.

Who would care

what the commoners say?

Would the officials in the Imperial Court care,

or would His Majesty care?

Since no one cares,

whatever the commoners say

doesn't matter.

When have the great clans

ever cared about those common people?

Yes, Father.

I need to rest.

Riding in that carriage all the way,

my old bones are about to fall apart.

Watch your step, Father.

Come.

(Juxian Restaurant)

Take care.

Business is so good.

(Wang Hairuo, Great Wang Clan Leader) This owner

must be making quite a profit.

Clan Leader,

this is Wei Hao's property.

The profits are staggering,

but no one dares to touch it.

Why does no one dare touch it?

Only the Wei clan knows how to cook like this.

I heard people in the palace know how now, too.

But the palace sent out word

that if

anyone leaks the secret,

it's a capital offense.

If anyone else in the market could make

dishes like those at Juxian Restaurant,

the palace would likely send investigators.

So, no one dares touch

this restaurant.

A mere Wei Hao from the Wei clan

already caused you a lot of trouble.

Currently, we still have no share in the glaze business.

The merchants trading glazeware

are all making a fortune,

while we can only watch.

Wei Hao

is truly ruthless.

We must deal with Wei Hao severely this time.

Otherwise, if he continues his antics,

who knows how much more trouble he'll cause us?

Once he marries the Eldest Princess,

where will the reputation of the great clans

be then?

And another thing,

he blew up our mansions in the capital.

There's been no apology

or compensation.

What?

Does Wei Hao have so much confidence

that he thinks he can act with impunity

just because the Emperor supports him?

Let him act out for a few more days.

Didn't he want us to come see him?

We are all here.

Let's see if he dares to show up then.

Actually, it doesn't matter if you meet him.

He is just a green boy.

He can't cause much trouble.

The glaze business

is very profitable.

It's a pity it went to the Imperial Family.

If it had been given to the great clans,

our clans

could have cultivated

so many more talented people.

What a shame.

My fellow brothers.

My fellow brothers.

Mister Wei.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Please.

Have a seat.

Actually,

I should have been the one hosting this meal,

but I didn't expect Mister Cui to beat me to it.

How about this?

Tonight,

dinner is on me.

Right here,

in this same private room.

I've already spoken to the manager

and reserved this room.

We've known each other long enough,

so let's skip the formalities.

Tell us.

Now that the Wei clan has produced such a person,

how should he be handled?

Mister Cui,

what do you mean by that?

The marriage between Wei Hao and the Eldest Princess

must never happen.

If we fail,

how can we

ever hold our heads high before His Majesty again?

Wei,

regarding this matter,

you must give us an explanation.

- That's right. - Yes, indeed.

You must give us an explanation.

This concerns all of our futures.

Exactly.

As long as

you don't take his life.

As you all know,

this young man is the only son in five generations.

If you were to take his life,

that would be a tragedy.

Aside from that,

whatever you say we should do,

we will do.

After all,

the brat is ignorant.

I am simply at my wits' end.

Furthermore,

he is a member of the Wei clan.

It wouldn't be right for me to kick him while he's down.

♪Everyone says I'm a big silly fool♪

♪When things happen, I only know how to count on my fingers♪

♪They shake their heads and say I'm pitiful♪

♪Sigh and walk away♪

♪Little do they know, I am sharp and bright♪

♪With a heart like a mirror, I understand the world's♪

♪Colors and darkness♪

♪But I keep my edge hidden♪

♪The day I become famous is just around the corner♪

♪In the hotpot restaurant, skewers boil in the broth♪

♪People come and go, with few worries or troubles♪

♪The clacking of the abacus rings out♪

♪See me differently. Who dares to challenge me?♪

♪The world mistakes me♪

♪For an ignorant and stubborn fool♪

♪As the storm approaches♪

♪I just shrug and watch with a smile♪

♪This foolish image is convenient♪

♪I use it as a protective shield♪

♪Navigating with ease, I attract♪

♪A lucky star to accompany me♪

♪In a peaceful golden age♪

♪I hold my lady's hand to watch the world♪

♪Pouring youth and fireworks♪

♪Into a precious glazed cup♪

♪Having experienced life's changes♪

♪And tasted its highs and lows♪

♪My wish has finally come true♪

♪To stay by your side♪

♪In this fleeting world♪

♪We are free and happy♪

♪From a nobody♪

♪To someone now famous♪

♪Ordinary people laugh at me♪

♪But I laugh at how they cannot see through it all♪

♪Let others plot and scheme♪

♪I will keep my heart unchanged♪

♪In this vast world♪

♪I find my own leisurely freedom♪

♪The world is bustling, and things constantly change♪

♪Everything ends eventually♪

♪All that remains before my eyes♪

♪Is this street wandering, still tinged with pity♪

♪No matter how time flies♪

♪Even if the falling snow♪

♪Dyes the hair at our temples white♪

♪All I want now♪

♪Is to pray for my lady's peace and safety♪

♪Year after year♪