1 00:00:01,240 --> 00:00:10,080 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:15,990 --> 00:00:20,350 "One's Remaining Years" by Li Jian 3 00:00:20,350 --> 00:00:24,490 ♫ As flowers will bloom and wither ♫ 4 00:00:24,490 --> 00:00:31,070 ♫ May we pass by the magnificent scenery ♫ 5 00:00:31,070 --> 00:00:35,040 ♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫ 6 00:00:35,040 --> 00:00:41,790 ♫ Could it be both of us are filled with desolation? ♫ 7 00:00:41,790 --> 00:00:45,830 ♫ As flowers bloom and wither ♫ 8 00:00:45,830 --> 00:00:52,280 ♫ May we lead such a life ♫ 9 00:00:52,280 --> 00:00:56,420 ♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫ 10 00:00:56,420 --> 00:01:05,680 ♫ Turning back again, you and I ♫ 11 00:01:05,680 --> 00:01:07,470 ♫ Let's seize the current moment ♫ 12 00:01:07,470 --> 00:01:11,120 ♫ The weather is warm and nice today ♫ 13 00:01:11,120 --> 00:01:16,360 ♫ Let's go together ♫ 14 00:01:16,360 --> 00:01:21,670 ♫ Even if the snowstorm is ahead of us ♫ 15 00:01:21,670 --> 00:01:26,410 ♫ And dyes our hair white ♫ 16 00:01:26,410 --> 00:01:28,410 [Joy of Life Season 2] 17 00:01:28,410 --> 00:01:30,980 [Adapted from Mao Ni's Joy of Life on Yuewen Group's Qidian platform] 18 00:01:30,980 --> 00:01:34,090 [Episode 16] 19 00:01:35,210 --> 00:01:38,179 The one inside there, come out now! 20 00:01:40,690 --> 00:01:44,580 Sir, these youngsters have quite a background. 21 00:01:44,580 --> 00:01:48,560 Their fathers are either dukes or marquises. 22 00:01:50,640 --> 00:01:53,260 Sons of those nobles and generals? 23 00:01:53,260 --> 00:01:55,180 I suppose they are just nobles. 24 00:01:55,180 --> 00:01:57,940 Some must be from military families. 25 00:02:00,490 --> 00:02:02,460 Right. 26 00:02:02,460 --> 00:02:06,319 But we can't fight them in public. 27 00:02:06,319 --> 00:02:09,999 - I have taken note... of their faces. - He is scared. 28 00:02:09,999 --> 00:02:14,999 Why don't we teach them some lessons in private afterward? 29 00:02:14,999 --> 00:02:18,039 As long as we don't show our faces, 30 00:02:18,039 --> 00:02:21,319 we can beat them up however we want. 31 00:02:23,330 --> 00:02:24,970 That makes sense. 32 00:02:24,970 --> 00:02:28,710 But today, I feel like showing my face. 33 00:02:32,460 --> 00:02:34,510 [Jinxiang Resturant] 34 00:02:39,150 --> 00:02:40,619 So you are Fan Xian? 35 00:02:40,619 --> 00:02:43,860 I heard that you're the brat who took over Moon Embracing House. 36 00:02:43,860 --> 00:02:46,460 Cut your crap. 37 00:02:48,800 --> 00:02:51,420 Do you know whose property Moon Embracing House is? 38 00:02:51,420 --> 00:02:56,020 You are in no place to take over His Highness' property. 39 00:02:56,020 --> 00:02:58,520 Be sensible and return it. 40 00:02:58,520 --> 00:03:01,500 I will spare your life. 41 00:03:02,610 --> 00:03:04,819 Third Prince? 42 00:03:04,819 --> 00:03:06,560 Let me guess. 43 00:03:06,560 --> 00:03:08,930 He doesn't know about this, right? 44 00:03:08,930 --> 00:03:13,280 You want to claim Moon Embracing House to impress His Highness. 45 00:03:14,810 --> 00:03:16,560 What's with that huff? 46 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:19,719 Do you know you are causing him trouble? 47 00:03:19,719 --> 00:03:22,659 Your threats are empty. Just hand over the property. 48 00:03:22,659 --> 00:03:26,580 Believe it or not. If you don't, I'm going to take your life right here. 49 00:03:26,580 --> 00:03:28,199 I doubt it. 50 00:03:29,210 --> 00:03:32,539 You don't think I dare kill you here? 51 00:03:37,960 --> 00:03:40,360 Brothers, get him! 52 00:04:02,439 --> 00:04:04,239 I'm falling! 53 00:04:08,180 --> 00:04:09,879 Two injured. 54 00:04:10,879 --> 00:04:12,300 Three... 55 00:04:13,360 --> 00:04:14,800 injured. 56 00:04:24,530 --> 00:04:27,399 These brats actually have the nerve to mess with Fan Xian. 57 00:04:27,399 --> 00:04:29,230 They have been well-protected since little, 58 00:04:29,230 --> 00:04:32,510 yet they are still so naive at this age. 59 00:04:32,519 --> 00:04:34,940 If so, we should get prepared 60 00:04:34,940 --> 00:04:38,260 to take this advantage against Fan Xian. 61 00:04:40,820 --> 00:04:43,920 He always wants to seek justice, doesn't he? 62 00:04:43,920 --> 00:04:46,219 Let's grant him his wish. 63 00:04:46,219 --> 00:04:48,419 Go to Ye Residence to see Ye Ling'er. 64 00:04:48,419 --> 00:04:51,340 Tell her that I'm grounded, I can't go out. 65 00:04:51,340 --> 00:04:53,190 I would like to invite her over. 66 00:04:53,199 --> 00:04:54,500 I don't think she would come. 67 00:04:54,500 --> 00:04:57,199 Tell her it's about the conflict between me and Fan Xian. 68 00:04:57,199 --> 00:04:59,279 She will come. 69 00:04:59,279 --> 00:05:01,380 Miss Ye and Princess Lin are close. 70 00:05:01,380 --> 00:05:03,480 She also gets along well with Fan Xian. 71 00:05:03,480 --> 00:05:06,580 She might not take your side to confront Fan Xian. 72 00:05:18,170 --> 00:05:21,519 I need someone to bring me a ladder. 73 00:05:22,940 --> 00:05:24,800 Move! 74 00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:25,739 Clear the way! 75 00:05:25,739 --> 00:05:26,779 How dare you! 76 00:05:26,779 --> 00:05:29,480 Young Official Fan, I'm late. 77 00:05:29,480 --> 00:05:31,199 Move aside! 78 00:05:34,170 --> 00:05:37,179 Do you recognize these people? 79 00:05:37,179 --> 00:05:42,900 I do. Their parents are the court... 80 00:05:44,060 --> 00:05:46,340 Are you sure? 81 00:05:49,530 --> 00:05:52,979 My eyes may be failing me. 82 00:05:57,020 --> 00:06:00,020 I don't recognize them at all. 83 00:06:00,020 --> 00:06:04,940 These unknown brats tried to stop the inspector's carriage in the middle of the road. 84 00:06:04,940 --> 00:06:07,439 Should I... 85 00:06:08,170 --> 00:06:10,559 - arrest them? - You decide. 86 00:06:14,319 --> 00:06:15,639 Take them away! 87 00:06:15,639 --> 00:06:17,160 Yes! 88 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:18,940 Get up! 89 00:06:18,940 --> 00:06:20,160 How dare you arrest me! 90 00:06:20,160 --> 00:06:22,380 Aren't you afraid of your whole family being executed? 91 00:06:24,279 --> 00:06:25,439 - Stay still. - Gentlemen, 92 00:06:25,439 --> 00:06:28,040 do them a favor and shut up. 93 00:06:28,900 --> 00:06:30,979 Sir, do I really arrest them? 94 00:06:30,979 --> 00:06:32,600 Of course. 95 00:06:32,600 --> 00:06:35,339 - And then? - Then, 96 00:06:35,339 --> 00:06:38,319 search them for silver taels to compensate the affected shop owners. 97 00:06:38,319 --> 00:06:41,259 These brats used too much strength. 98 00:06:41,259 --> 00:06:44,539 Isn't Official Fan wise and compassionate? 99 00:06:44,539 --> 00:06:46,199 Off you go. 100 00:06:47,380 --> 00:06:52,800 I suppose the Second Prince plotted this to divide you and the Third Prince. 101 00:06:52,800 --> 00:06:54,260 I know. 102 00:06:54,260 --> 00:06:56,219 Let's not fall into his trap. Go to the First Division. 103 00:06:56,219 --> 00:06:58,900 - All right. - Surrender all your money. 104 00:07:07,580 --> 00:07:10,060 - Wang Qinian. - Yes, Official Fan. 105 00:07:10,060 --> 00:07:12,040 Change the route to the palace. 106 00:07:12,040 --> 00:07:15,026 Wait, sir. We can't fall into his trap. 107 00:07:15,026 --> 00:07:18,305 I'm angry and just can't get over this. 108 00:07:40,650 --> 00:07:42,040 What is he doing up there? 109 00:07:42,040 --> 00:07:43,380 No idea. 110 00:07:43,380 --> 00:07:45,620 Is this the way he entertains his guests? 111 00:07:45,620 --> 00:07:47,160 No. 112 00:07:48,380 --> 00:07:50,339 Should I go up there too? 113 00:07:51,210 --> 00:07:52,540 You don't have to. 114 00:07:52,540 --> 00:07:55,410 His Highness said it's your choice. 115 00:08:20,850 --> 00:08:23,320 Thank you for coming here. 116 00:08:23,320 --> 00:08:25,859 I prepared all this for you. 117 00:08:25,859 --> 00:08:27,439 Help yourself. 118 00:08:30,620 --> 00:08:32,799 Why are you sitting here? 119 00:08:32,799 --> 00:08:35,000 Would you believe me... 120 00:08:35,694 --> 00:08:40,559 if I said it was a misunderstanding between Fan Xian and me? 121 00:08:40,559 --> 00:08:42,340 But look what you two have become. 122 00:08:42,340 --> 00:08:44,840 Still, I admire him deep inside. 123 00:08:44,840 --> 00:08:48,240 You should tell him. Why did you invite me here instead? 124 00:08:49,650 --> 00:08:52,480 He might not come. 125 00:08:52,480 --> 00:08:54,499 Our misunderstanding has run too deep. 126 00:08:56,679 --> 00:09:00,920 Honestly, I have never played dirty tricks against him. 127 00:09:00,920 --> 00:09:03,320 If you don't believe me, look into my eyes. 128 00:09:06,170 --> 00:09:09,779 I swear on the dignity of the imperial family. 129 00:09:18,399 --> 00:09:23,180 May I ask, why you are telling me all this? 130 00:09:26,639 --> 00:09:28,859 I was forced to. 131 00:09:30,860 --> 00:09:36,060 Can you tell me who can force a prince? 132 00:09:39,720 --> 00:09:41,320 His Majesty. 133 00:09:43,679 --> 00:09:46,740 I want to stay out of conflicts. He won't let me. 134 00:09:46,740 --> 00:09:49,819 He praised me in front of those officials, 135 00:09:49,819 --> 00:09:53,419 made me a lord at 13, and let me attend the court session at 15. 136 00:09:53,419 --> 00:09:55,360 He wouldn't allow me to leave the capital. 137 00:09:55,360 --> 00:09:59,240 He offered me chances to form alliances with the officials. 138 00:09:59,240 --> 00:10:01,499 How will the Crown Prince think of me? 139 00:10:02,410 --> 00:10:05,379 If I said I never meant to compete, would he believe me? 140 00:10:09,620 --> 00:10:13,360 Hence, I can only obey and move forward. 141 00:10:13,360 --> 00:10:17,180 If I were to turn back now, 142 00:10:18,020 --> 00:10:21,999 I would die a pathetic death. 143 00:10:23,570 --> 00:10:26,140 Why did His Majesty do so? 144 00:10:26,140 --> 00:10:28,459 He makes me the Crown Prince's whetstone. 145 00:10:28,459 --> 00:10:30,120 That's a treasonous thing to say. 146 00:10:30,120 --> 00:10:33,779 That's why I'm saying it on the roof. No one can hear me. 147 00:10:36,410 --> 00:10:40,259 If you are afraid of being heard, why are you telling me? 148 00:10:43,720 --> 00:10:45,939 We are engaged. 149 00:10:45,939 --> 00:10:48,020 Since we can't defy this marriage, 150 00:10:48,020 --> 00:10:53,159 we have a shared destiny for the rest of our lives. 151 00:10:53,810 --> 00:10:56,240 If I must... 152 00:10:56,860 --> 00:11:01,259 find someone in this world to open my heart to, 153 00:11:03,030 --> 00:11:05,460 it should be you. 154 00:11:20,399 --> 00:11:25,979 By now, you should believe that I mean no harm... 155 00:11:27,570 --> 00:11:29,280 to Fan Xian. 156 00:11:29,280 --> 00:11:30,950 Hold on. 157 00:11:30,950 --> 00:11:33,100 I'm confused. 158 00:11:34,980 --> 00:11:38,299 You confessed to your fiancée 159 00:11:38,299 --> 00:11:43,320 to prove that it was a misunderstanding between you and Fan Xian. 160 00:11:44,530 --> 00:11:46,639 It doesn't feel right, though. 161 00:11:46,639 --> 00:11:48,980 I'm grounded now. 162 00:11:48,980 --> 00:11:51,420 Except for you, 163 00:11:53,450 --> 00:11:55,426 no one will see me. 164 00:11:55,426 --> 00:11:56,399 So? 165 00:11:56,399 --> 00:11:59,079 So I would like you 166 00:11:59,079 --> 00:12:01,179 to deliver a memorandum to the palace. 167 00:12:01,179 --> 00:12:03,159 - What memorandum? - A recommendation letter. 168 00:12:03,159 --> 00:12:06,239 - Who are you recommending? - Fan Xian. 169 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:32,019 - Keep talking. - According to the latest news from the Inspection and Control Bureau, 170 00:12:32,019 --> 00:12:34,679 there were sons of officials who interrupted Fan Xian's carriage on the street. 171 00:12:34,679 --> 00:12:36,759 Fan Xian injured three of them. 172 00:12:36,759 --> 00:12:40,720 Now, they are all detained in the First Division. 173 00:12:40,720 --> 00:12:42,919 That's trivial, though. 174 00:12:42,919 --> 00:12:45,519 Why did you have to report this personally? 175 00:12:45,519 --> 00:12:50,420 I wanted to avoid noise. 176 00:12:51,879 --> 00:12:54,160 You may not know about this. 177 00:12:54,160 --> 00:12:56,350 All those dukes are crowding at the Inspection and Control Bureau's entrance. 178 00:12:56,359 --> 00:12:58,799 They want me to release their sons. 179 00:12:58,799 --> 00:13:02,159 That's why you hid here? 180 00:13:02,159 --> 00:13:08,460 There is no other quiet place in the capital than here, Your Majesty. 181 00:13:15,720 --> 00:13:17,639 Why are you hiding? 182 00:13:17,639 --> 00:13:19,279 Your Majesty, 183 00:13:20,960 --> 00:13:24,640 is that gunpowder? 184 00:13:25,759 --> 00:13:27,200 Yes. 185 00:13:33,600 --> 00:13:35,300 Tell me. 186 00:13:37,740 --> 00:13:40,759 Does the First Division not want to release them? 187 00:13:40,759 --> 00:13:43,039 Your Majesty, it was Fan Xian who arrested them. 188 00:13:43,039 --> 00:13:45,360 I will have to ask Fan Xian before releasing them. 189 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:47,899 Go look for him, then. 190 00:13:47,899 --> 00:13:49,839 Fan Xian... 191 00:13:50,530 --> 00:13:53,340 is also hiding in the palace now. 192 00:13:56,480 --> 00:13:57,960 Kneel. 193 00:14:06,399 --> 00:14:08,240 Do you own Moon Embracing House? 194 00:14:08,240 --> 00:14:10,360 Fan Sizhe is the first owner. 195 00:14:10,360 --> 00:14:12,399 So you have a share in this. 196 00:14:12,399 --> 00:14:13,639 Fan Sizhe said it was a lucrative business. 197 00:14:13,639 --> 00:14:15,879 If Fan Sizhe tells you to eat poop, will you eat that too? 198 00:14:15,900 --> 00:14:18,300 Fan Sizhe wouldn't do that. 199 00:14:18,820 --> 00:14:21,399 Why are you defending him? 200 00:14:21,399 --> 00:14:23,720 He didn't. 201 00:14:23,720 --> 00:14:27,140 - How dare you egg on those young masters to block Fan Xian's carriage! - I didn't. 202 00:14:27,140 --> 00:14:29,359 - Let me ask you one more time. Are you behind this? - I really am not. 203 00:14:29,359 --> 00:14:32,419 Fine, you are still denying it. 204 00:14:32,419 --> 00:14:35,020 Maids. Bring me the rattan cane! 205 00:14:35,020 --> 00:14:38,020 Mother, I didn't instruct them to stop the carriage. 206 00:14:38,020 --> 00:14:40,090 Aunt Liu, please calm down. 207 00:14:40,090 --> 00:14:43,050 His Highness wouldn't do such foolish things. 208 00:14:46,279 --> 00:14:48,159 What's wrong with you people? 209 00:14:48,159 --> 00:14:51,340 Why are you still fishing here when Aunt Liu is so angry? 210 00:14:51,340 --> 00:14:54,200 Bring her the cane right now. 211 00:14:58,075 --> 00:14:59,340 [Noble Concubine Yi, mother of Third Prince] 212 00:14:59,340 --> 00:15:00,879 You better own up! 213 00:15:00,879 --> 00:15:02,320 - Mother! It hurts. - Own up already! 214 00:15:02,320 --> 00:15:04,359 No? Own up! 215 00:15:04,359 --> 00:15:06,759 - Mother. - Own up now! 216 00:15:06,759 --> 00:15:09,120 - Mother, please stop. - Brat! 217 00:15:09,120 --> 00:15:11,120 Aunt Liu, please calm down. 218 00:15:11,120 --> 00:15:13,699 You are going nowhere! Nowhere! 219 00:15:13,699 --> 00:15:16,359 Don't you run! Don't run! 220 00:15:16,359 --> 00:15:18,039 I'm going to beat you to death! 221 00:15:18,039 --> 00:15:19,720 Aunt Liu, take a break. 222 00:15:19,720 --> 00:15:23,120 Brat! You are so disappointing! 223 00:15:23,120 --> 00:15:25,740 Aunt Liu, please have some tea. 224 00:15:25,740 --> 00:15:27,080 It wasn't me, Mother. 225 00:15:27,080 --> 00:15:28,479 - Brat! - Stop beating me. 226 00:15:28,479 --> 00:15:30,039 Give me a minute. Let me beat him first. 227 00:15:30,039 --> 00:15:32,960 There isn't much to do on rainy days. I might as well give him a good spanking. 228 00:15:32,960 --> 00:15:35,200 - Own up! - Mother, I didn't. 229 00:15:35,200 --> 00:15:37,600 Aunt Liu, do you want to stop and go fishing? 230 00:15:37,600 --> 00:15:40,632 - The maids are here watching this. - I don't care who is here. 231 00:15:40,632 --> 00:15:43,280 Fishing helps me pass the time, and so does caning him. 232 00:15:43,280 --> 00:15:44,840 Own up! 233 00:15:44,840 --> 00:15:46,720 Stop denying! 234 00:15:46,720 --> 00:15:49,059 I didn't do that! 235 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:52,079 Brat! 236 00:15:52,079 --> 00:15:54,959 Please stop, Mother! 237 00:15:56,720 --> 00:15:58,240 Is she caning him with a rattan? 238 00:15:58,240 --> 00:16:00,300 Indeed. 239 00:16:01,450 --> 00:16:04,720 Do you think we should go and take a look? 240 00:16:04,720 --> 00:16:06,360 It's too late. 241 00:16:07,600 --> 00:16:09,840 - It's done. - That fast? 242 00:16:09,840 --> 00:16:13,360 Fan Xian stopped her. 243 00:16:13,360 --> 00:16:16,499 No fun. No fun. 244 00:16:17,340 --> 00:16:20,379 I missed the fun. 245 00:16:24,039 --> 00:16:29,860 You tell me. Why do you always know the news in the palace sooner than me? 246 00:16:31,770 --> 00:16:36,220 Because the Inspection and Control Bureau is your discerning eye, Your Majesty. 247 00:16:38,500 --> 00:16:40,779 So, Lai Mingcheng was right. 248 00:16:40,779 --> 00:16:45,360 The Inspection and Control Bureau has become too autonomous. 249 00:16:45,360 --> 00:16:48,480 He was right. I see his point now. 250 00:16:48,480 --> 00:16:50,360 Please reconsider that, Your Majesty. 251 00:16:50,360 --> 00:16:54,220 Reconsider? You always want me to reconsider. 252 00:16:54,220 --> 00:16:55,840 What's there to reconsider? 253 00:16:55,840 --> 00:16:58,070 Whatever Lai Mingcheng said was wrong. 254 00:16:58,070 --> 00:17:00,419 Because he was flogged to death by your order. 255 00:17:00,419 --> 00:17:03,220 If he was right... 256 00:17:06,920 --> 00:17:09,400 Such audacity. 257 00:17:09,400 --> 00:17:12,820 I pledge my loyalty to you. And I speak without hiding things. 258 00:17:13,599 --> 00:17:18,680 Aren't you afraid of ending up like Lai Mingcheng one day? 259 00:17:19,580 --> 00:17:21,140 I wouldn't fear to sacrifice for the country. 260 00:17:21,140 --> 00:17:23,459 As if. 261 00:17:23,459 --> 00:17:27,300 If you don't fear, why are you hiding? 262 00:17:30,860 --> 00:17:37,040 Your Majesty, it depends on the way of dying. 263 00:17:37,040 --> 00:17:41,020 Smooth talker. 264 00:17:48,920 --> 00:17:50,319 This brat is so stubborn. 265 00:17:50,319 --> 00:17:51,980 Calm down. 266 00:17:54,480 --> 00:17:55,880 You may go. 267 00:18:00,039 --> 00:18:02,219 Why did you take the cane away? I'm not done yet. 268 00:18:02,219 --> 00:18:05,960 Aunt Liu, I believe he knew nothing about that incident. 269 00:18:05,960 --> 00:18:08,139 I had no idea at all. 270 00:18:08,139 --> 00:18:12,239 Someone purposely did this to upset us. 271 00:18:14,019 --> 00:18:16,680 Stay in the palace from now on. Do you hear me? 272 00:18:18,480 --> 00:18:21,599 Xian'er, please look out for him. 273 00:18:21,599 --> 00:18:24,499 We are relatives. He should call you cousin. 274 00:18:24,499 --> 00:18:26,759 Please don't say that, Aunt Liu. His Highness is a prince. 275 00:18:26,759 --> 00:18:29,400 Yes, but a prince should also respect his relatives. 276 00:18:29,400 --> 00:18:31,780 - Greet him. - Cousin. 277 00:18:31,780 --> 00:18:34,100 Look, he is cute. 278 00:18:34,780 --> 00:18:36,119 Come. 279 00:18:40,039 --> 00:18:42,939 Are those people from noble families? 280 00:18:42,939 --> 00:18:44,720 Yes, they were sons of the dukes. 281 00:18:44,720 --> 00:18:46,480 - Did you arrest all of them? - Yes. 282 00:18:46,480 --> 00:18:48,519 - You have offended a lot of people, then. - I'm not afraid. 283 00:18:48,519 --> 00:18:50,799 Silly boy. How are you not? 284 00:18:50,799 --> 00:18:53,559 The officialdom is all about people skills. 285 00:18:53,559 --> 00:18:55,090 His Majesty made me an isolated official. 286 00:18:55,090 --> 00:18:57,610 I can only choose to be impartial. 287 00:19:02,140 --> 00:19:04,000 Don't tell anyone what you heard. 288 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,940 I dare not. 289 00:19:05,940 --> 00:19:08,759 Oh, boy. You can't just speak so recklessly. 290 00:19:08,759 --> 00:19:11,619 I won't say this outside. You are my family. 291 00:19:12,519 --> 00:19:15,000 It has been tough for you. 292 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:16,580 Aunt Liu. 293 00:19:17,400 --> 00:19:19,750 Don't let him out for the next few days. 294 00:19:19,750 --> 00:19:21,299 Someone might still be looking for a chance. 295 00:19:21,299 --> 00:19:24,019 Don't worry. I will keep an eye on him and not let him out. 296 00:19:24,019 --> 00:19:25,620 I'm leaving, then. 297 00:19:26,240 --> 00:19:28,480 No rush. Stay for a while more. 298 00:19:28,480 --> 00:19:31,880 After all, you are his cousin. You are relatives. 299 00:19:31,880 --> 00:19:34,960 Please come here often to visit him and guide him. 300 00:19:34,960 --> 00:19:38,000 Just beat him if he does anything wrong. He's all yours. 301 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:40,020 Is there a problem? 302 00:19:40,020 --> 00:19:43,880 I'm saying, please come here often, Cousin. 303 00:19:45,599 --> 00:19:47,960 Well, you have already beaten him. I believe he will remember this lesson. 304 00:19:47,960 --> 00:19:49,540 Get up. 305 00:19:50,279 --> 00:19:51,899 Get up. 306 00:19:58,440 --> 00:20:00,240 Will you still go to Moon Embracing House? 307 00:20:00,240 --> 00:20:02,519 No, not anymore. I was deceived. 308 00:20:02,519 --> 00:20:05,659 Moon Embracing House is yours from now on. 309 00:20:05,659 --> 00:20:07,159 Aunt Liu, I'm leaving. 310 00:20:07,159 --> 00:20:11,019 By the way, the palace sent some yogurt. I know this is your favorite. 311 00:20:11,019 --> 00:20:13,079 I will have someone send it to your residence. 312 00:20:13,079 --> 00:20:15,419 The yogurt is flavorful and tasty. Thank you, Aunt Liu. 313 00:20:15,419 --> 00:20:16,820 Please stay for the meal. 314 00:20:16,820 --> 00:20:20,200 I can't. Those dukes are waiting. 315 00:20:23,599 --> 00:20:26,240 Xian'er, take care. 316 00:20:26,240 --> 00:20:28,999 I will. Thank you, Aunt Liu. 317 00:20:34,970 --> 00:20:37,640 Xian'er, walk slowly. 318 00:20:46,640 --> 00:20:49,119 Stay in touch with him. 319 00:20:49,119 --> 00:20:51,420 With Cousin? 320 00:20:51,420 --> 00:20:53,219 But he is competing with Second Brother. 321 00:20:53,219 --> 00:20:55,699 Second Prince is grounded now. 322 00:20:56,519 --> 00:20:57,839 Listen carefully. 323 00:20:57,839 --> 00:21:01,310 Whether or not you are safe in the future 324 00:21:01,310 --> 00:21:04,550 depends on your cousin. 325 00:21:05,920 --> 00:21:11,359 The Moon Embracing House incident was a trap set for you. 326 00:21:11,359 --> 00:21:14,400 The palace is a dangerous place. 327 00:21:14,400 --> 00:21:17,880 To be honest, I don't want you to stay in the capital. 328 00:21:17,880 --> 00:21:20,439 Do you understand? 329 00:21:20,439 --> 00:21:23,740 Mother, I understand. 330 00:21:28,200 --> 00:21:30,480 Did I hurt you just now? 331 00:21:30,480 --> 00:21:32,200 Did it hurt? 332 00:21:32,819 --> 00:21:34,079 No. 333 00:21:34,079 --> 00:21:35,519 No? 334 00:21:35,519 --> 00:21:36,680 Not at all. 335 00:21:36,680 --> 00:21:39,279 How could you remember the lesson, then? 336 00:21:39,279 --> 00:21:40,559 Maids. 337 00:21:40,559 --> 00:21:44,179 Bring me the rattan cane right now! 338 00:21:45,279 --> 00:21:47,480 Did you all hear me? Bring me the rattan cane! 339 00:21:47,480 --> 00:21:49,610 Now! 340 00:21:49,619 --> 00:21:51,759 Brat, you had better come back here! 341 00:21:51,759 --> 00:21:54,079 I'm telling you, I will beat you until you learn the lesson! 342 00:21:54,079 --> 00:21:57,240 Did you hear me? Come back here! 343 00:21:57,240 --> 00:21:59,179 I'm so furious. 344 00:22:07,730 --> 00:22:11,640 Your Majesty, the Ye family handed in a memorandum. 345 00:22:11,640 --> 00:22:13,680 Show it to Chief Chen. 346 00:22:13,680 --> 00:22:17,859 - This is against the rules. - You have broken many rules. 347 00:22:19,079 --> 00:22:21,759 Everything you say is right. 348 00:22:28,225 --> 00:22:29,699 [Li Chengze and Ye Zhong, Grand Commandant of the Capital] 349 00:22:29,699 --> 00:22:34,039 This is a joint memorandum of the Ye family and the Second Prince. 350 00:22:34,039 --> 00:22:35,719 Your Majesty, 351 00:22:36,380 --> 00:22:41,019 Fan Xian inherited Zhuang Mohan's collection and possesses exceptional literary talents. 352 00:22:41,019 --> 00:22:44,540 They recommend Fan Xian as the examiner for the coming spring exam. 353 00:22:44,540 --> 00:22:47,699 What do you think about this recommendation letter? 354 00:22:47,699 --> 00:22:50,300 The Second Prince is smart. 355 00:22:50,300 --> 00:22:53,700 He just got confined, and now he has submitted 356 00:22:53,700 --> 00:22:55,820 a joint memorandum with the Ye family, 357 00:22:55,820 --> 00:22:58,400 who is protected by Grandmaster Ye Liuyun. 358 00:22:58,400 --> 00:23:00,480 This joint memorandum 359 00:23:00,480 --> 00:23:04,780 will guarantee him a bright future. 360 00:23:04,780 --> 00:23:07,599 I appointed his marriage with the Ye family. 361 00:23:07,599 --> 00:23:11,100 He made a clever move, but it's because of you. 362 00:23:11,939 --> 00:23:13,880 Is this all you can see? 363 00:23:13,880 --> 00:23:17,679 Besides, despite the conflict with Fan Xian, 364 00:23:17,679 --> 00:23:20,839 he immediately recommends him for the post. 365 00:23:20,839 --> 00:23:23,279 I'm moved. 366 00:23:23,279 --> 00:23:25,719 Enough about personnel matters. 367 00:23:25,719 --> 00:23:27,759 What else should we talk about? 368 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:32,019 I'm thinking... 369 00:23:33,060 --> 00:23:36,160 if Fan Xian is able to host the spring exam... 370 00:23:37,140 --> 00:23:39,859 at his age. 371 00:23:46,039 --> 00:23:48,659 What's that face? 372 00:23:49,380 --> 00:23:51,119 Your Majesty. 373 00:23:53,279 --> 00:23:54,980 I... 374 00:23:55,880 --> 00:23:57,540 I can't make any comments. 375 00:23:57,540 --> 00:24:00,480 You said you don't want to talk about personnel matters. 376 00:24:00,480 --> 00:24:02,739 But Fan Xian is a person. 377 00:24:02,739 --> 00:24:07,759 The spring exam is important. I wouldn't dare to overstep. 378 00:24:07,759 --> 00:24:11,780 I will obey your decision. 379 00:24:12,640 --> 00:24:18,519 Chief Chen, you always speak with perfect discretion. 380 00:24:18,519 --> 00:24:23,079 Because I'm your loyal subject. 381 00:24:49,039 --> 00:24:51,540 I made it! 382 00:24:53,690 --> 00:24:55,939 Young Master Fan. 383 00:24:56,920 --> 00:24:59,280 Young Master Fan. 384 00:24:59,280 --> 00:25:01,659 His Majesty has a decree. 385 00:25:03,200 --> 00:25:05,640 What a coincidence. I was just about to leave. 386 00:25:05,640 --> 00:25:06,699 What decree does His Majesty have? 387 00:25:06,699 --> 00:25:09,360 According to His Majesty, 388 00:25:09,360 --> 00:25:13,180 as the spring exam is around the corner, Fan Xian has been appointed 389 00:25:13,180 --> 00:25:17,200 as the fourth-ranked Middle Examiner to monitor the spring exam. 390 00:25:18,300 --> 00:25:20,640 Congratulations, Young Official Fan. 391 00:25:20,640 --> 00:25:22,900 The current batch of scholars 392 00:25:22,900 --> 00:25:26,930 should revere you as "Examiner." 393 00:25:29,100 --> 00:25:31,640 Middle Examiner? 394 00:25:31,640 --> 00:25:35,039 This is an interesting title. Did His Majesty come up with this title? 395 00:25:35,039 --> 00:25:36,799 Of course not. 396 00:25:36,799 --> 00:25:39,640 It has existed since ancient times. 397 00:25:39,640 --> 00:25:45,139 Eunuch Hou, do you think I should take neither side and stay in the middle? 398 00:25:46,039 --> 00:25:48,219 I wouldn't know about that. 399 00:25:48,219 --> 00:25:52,459 Whichever side you choose, you will always take the side of His Majesty. 400 00:25:55,620 --> 00:25:57,559 Thank you for your reminder, Eunuch Hou. 401 00:25:57,559 --> 00:26:00,279 Please don't say that. This isn't a reminder. 402 00:26:00,279 --> 00:26:02,919 I was just saying. 403 00:26:04,039 --> 00:26:06,820 Well, I don't have any silver taels with me. 404 00:26:07,490 --> 00:26:10,119 You must be kidding me. 405 00:26:10,119 --> 00:26:13,499 It isn't appropriate. I wouldn't dare to take it. 406 00:26:13,499 --> 00:26:15,310 I have delivered the decree. 407 00:26:15,310 --> 00:26:18,170 I should head back to serve His Majesty. 408 00:26:34,100 --> 00:26:36,900 [Fan Residence] 409 00:26:37,960 --> 00:26:39,599 It's moving its head. 410 00:26:39,599 --> 00:26:42,260 No, it's looking at me. 411 00:26:44,960 --> 00:26:47,179 Brother, you are back. 412 00:26:50,160 --> 00:26:52,619 - Greetings, Young Master. - Greetings, Young Master. - Drop the formalities. 413 00:26:52,619 --> 00:26:55,279 Tell your mother to prepare a lighter meal tomorrow. 414 00:26:55,279 --> 00:26:57,539 - All right, Young Master. - Got it, Young Master. 415 00:26:58,400 --> 00:27:02,160 Why did you come here? Were you afraid of stitching up its wound? 416 00:27:02,160 --> 00:27:04,159 It's done. 417 00:27:04,159 --> 00:27:05,980 Done? 418 00:27:08,319 --> 00:27:10,340 I have already patched it up. 419 00:27:11,559 --> 00:27:14,739 It looks all right. You've sewn it quite well. 420 00:27:14,739 --> 00:27:17,319 After all, I have read a lot of medical records. 421 00:27:17,319 --> 00:27:20,079 By the way, Brother, the chloroform you gave was quite effective. 422 00:27:20,079 --> 00:27:22,120 It didn't wake up halfway. 423 00:27:22,720 --> 00:27:25,360 Were you not scared? 424 00:27:25,360 --> 00:27:26,759 Not really. 425 00:27:26,759 --> 00:27:28,580 Have you ever thought if you failed? 426 00:27:28,580 --> 00:27:30,200 I would roast and eat it. 427 00:27:30,200 --> 00:27:32,920 Right. But I think you are more suitable as a vet. 428 00:27:32,920 --> 00:27:36,319 No, I wouldn't think of that when I treat humans. 429 00:27:37,960 --> 00:27:40,880 Ruoruo, as a physician, not only do you have to be bold, 430 00:27:40,880 --> 00:27:43,420 but you also have to be meticulous and have steady hands. 431 00:27:44,640 --> 00:27:46,500 What should I do? 432 00:27:50,200 --> 00:27:52,660 Here, pinch it. 433 00:27:52,660 --> 00:27:54,799 Level the needle and lift it higher. 434 00:27:58,240 --> 00:27:59,799 You hid so many needles in your hair. 435 00:27:59,799 --> 00:28:01,759 It adds volume to my hair. 436 00:28:01,759 --> 00:28:04,939 - That makes sense. - Don't keep saying that. 437 00:28:08,100 --> 00:28:10,820 Hold it steadily. Don't let it fall. 438 00:28:12,559 --> 00:28:14,300 What should I do next? 439 00:28:20,880 --> 00:28:24,039 Your hand is quite steady. 440 00:28:24,039 --> 00:28:26,400 Then, you learn how to maintain the balance while moving. 441 00:28:26,400 --> 00:28:28,640 First, you need to walk around. 442 00:28:28,640 --> 00:28:32,099 At the end of the practice, no matter how you walk, where you walk, or even with a blindfold, 443 00:28:32,099 --> 00:28:34,359 make sure the needle won't drop. 444 00:28:34,359 --> 00:28:37,720 - When I practiced this back then, my master said... - What's next? 445 00:28:45,219 --> 00:28:48,599 Is this your first time? 446 00:28:48,599 --> 00:28:50,039 Yes. 447 00:28:51,650 --> 00:28:53,440 Your hand is really steady. 448 00:28:53,440 --> 00:28:56,039 Am I pretty gifted as a physician? 449 00:28:57,960 --> 00:28:59,380 Kind of. 450 00:28:59,380 --> 00:29:01,620 - Did you practice this before? - Yes. 451 00:29:01,620 --> 00:29:05,319 Were you also able to hold the needle and walk around as I do? 452 00:29:06,170 --> 00:29:10,400 More or less. Ruoruo, no need to practice anymore. 453 00:29:10,960 --> 00:29:14,319 Listen. This is just the first step. 454 00:29:14,319 --> 00:29:18,280 It's superficial. The most insignificant skill of all. 455 00:29:18,280 --> 00:29:20,459 If you want to be a physician, you have to read a lot 456 00:29:20,459 --> 00:29:23,499 and memorize the position of the organs and acupoints. 457 00:29:23,499 --> 00:29:25,540 Then, get a fruit. 458 00:29:25,540 --> 00:29:26,979 - Fruit? - Yes. 459 00:29:26,979 --> 00:29:29,079 Cut it open and stitch it back together. 460 00:29:29,079 --> 00:29:31,039 Repeat this procedure and practice continuously. 461 00:29:31,039 --> 00:29:33,160 It's to train your dexterity and your patience. 462 00:29:33,160 --> 00:29:35,720 All right. Should I practice now? 463 00:29:35,720 --> 00:29:40,100 There is no rush. That's all for today. 464 00:29:40,100 --> 00:29:42,080 I'm leaving, then. 465 00:29:45,599 --> 00:29:48,340 Brother, I'm so forgetful. 466 00:29:48,340 --> 00:29:50,600 Sister-in-law asked for you. 467 00:30:01,200 --> 00:30:02,820 You are here. 468 00:30:03,359 --> 00:30:05,699 You figured I would come at night? 469 00:30:06,119 --> 00:30:11,759 Official Fan, you almost always come here at night. 470 00:30:11,759 --> 00:30:15,540 You are saying that like I'm a bad guy. 471 00:30:17,680 --> 00:30:21,240 I heard about the incident earlier today. 472 00:30:21,240 --> 00:30:24,200 I suppose Second Brother was behind this. 473 00:30:25,519 --> 00:30:28,120 I know. Those lads were only his pawns. 474 00:30:28,120 --> 00:30:32,119 Speaking of them, just beat and lecture them if you have to. 475 00:30:32,119 --> 00:30:36,400 With His Majesty's support, those dukes and nobles wouldn't dare to intervene. 476 00:30:36,400 --> 00:30:39,759 If anything were to happen, I will apologize to them. 477 00:30:39,759 --> 00:30:41,570 After all, I'm a princess. 478 00:30:41,570 --> 00:30:45,090 They can do nothing but swallow their anger. 479 00:30:48,039 --> 00:30:52,239 Wan'er, we are truly a couple of geniuses. 480 00:30:57,860 --> 00:31:00,179 The incident earlier today may have seemed dangerous, 481 00:31:00,179 --> 00:31:03,719 but it doesn't affect you much. 482 00:31:03,719 --> 00:31:05,699 If Second Brother intended to take revenge against you, 483 00:31:05,699 --> 00:31:07,939 he wouldn't have used such an obvious trick. 484 00:31:07,939 --> 00:31:10,400 So you think he used this revenge as a disguise? 485 00:31:10,400 --> 00:31:14,459 To lower your guard and mislead you. 486 00:31:14,459 --> 00:31:18,480 But in fact, the sinister plan will ensue. 487 00:31:18,480 --> 00:31:22,279 The spring exam is the real deal. 488 00:31:22,279 --> 00:31:26,839 I remember the last person who mentioned the spring exam was also him. 489 00:31:26,839 --> 00:31:29,820 If Second Brother is going to lay a trap for you, 490 00:31:29,820 --> 00:31:32,559 the spring exam is the best stage. 491 00:31:34,119 --> 00:31:38,240 The spring exam holds great importance for all scholars nationwide. 492 00:31:38,240 --> 00:31:42,110 They study tirelessly for days and nights 493 00:31:42,110 --> 00:31:46,110 and endures all hardships for a chance to own a place on the honor roll 494 00:31:46,110 --> 00:31:48,559 [Shi Chanli, spring exam candidate] and climb the ladder of success. 495 00:31:48,559 --> 00:31:53,799 In the following days, everyone's eyes will be on the capital. 496 00:31:53,799 --> 00:31:58,380 All hopes and desperation will happen here. 497 00:31:58,380 --> 00:32:01,179 We were born to be together. 498 00:32:02,240 --> 00:32:04,280 We are on the same page. 499 00:32:04,280 --> 00:32:06,110 Aren't we fated? 500 00:32:06,119 --> 00:32:08,379 Is this what you think too? 501 00:32:09,170 --> 00:32:13,140 Our wedding comes after the spring exam. Afterward, I will take over the Imperial Treasury. 502 00:32:13,140 --> 00:32:17,220 The spring exam is the only way to obstruct me. 503 00:32:17,220 --> 00:32:20,000 - Have you come up with a solution? - Yes, indeed. 504 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:22,350 I'm waiting for Li Chengze's next move. 505 00:32:22,879 --> 00:32:25,460 You ought to be careful. 506 00:32:25,460 --> 00:32:28,200 It doesn't matter if you lose. 507 00:32:28,200 --> 00:32:31,980 At worst, we resign and go wandering the world. 508 00:32:38,759 --> 00:32:40,519 As long as you are with me. 509 00:32:40,519 --> 00:32:44,480 Hands off. You don't want to mess this up. 510 00:32:44,480 --> 00:32:48,139 Speaking of which, I have been looking at it for a while. 511 00:32:48,759 --> 00:32:50,540 What is this? 512 00:32:50,540 --> 00:32:52,840 Mandarin ducks playing in the pond. (Symbol of lovers) 513 00:32:57,759 --> 00:32:59,659 They are Mandarin ducks? 514 00:33:05,730 --> 00:33:09,440 Well, it's good. Pretty good. 515 00:33:09,440 --> 00:33:13,660 No need for an excuse. It's my problem. 516 00:33:13,660 --> 00:33:17,839 When I was learning embroidery, I liked to do flowers, leaves, and rocks. 517 00:33:17,839 --> 00:33:20,400 I didn't like living things. 518 00:33:20,400 --> 00:33:23,580 So it's too hard if I want to learn now. 519 00:33:23,580 --> 00:33:25,440 You don't have to learn that. 520 00:33:25,440 --> 00:33:27,479 Here. Drink some water. 521 00:33:29,079 --> 00:33:32,380 It's for you. So I must embroider Mandarin ducks. 522 00:33:32,380 --> 00:33:34,519 For me? 523 00:33:34,519 --> 00:33:36,000 This is a wedding custom. 524 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:38,000 How come there is such a custom? 525 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:42,260 It's an unwritten rule. This is what all noble ladies do. 526 00:33:44,920 --> 00:33:47,060 Why didn't you learn this before? 527 00:33:49,039 --> 00:33:53,100 I used to think I couldn't live long enough to get married. 528 00:34:00,359 --> 00:34:01,880 We are almost there. 529 00:34:02,480 --> 00:34:05,680 We will get married when the spring exam is over. 530 00:34:06,599 --> 00:34:10,160 By then, I will embroider a fine pair of Mandarin ducks. 531 00:34:12,559 --> 00:34:15,699 Why didn't you like embroidering living things back then? 532 00:34:17,300 --> 00:34:20,780 Even if I could create vivid embroidery, 533 00:34:20,780 --> 00:34:22,539 they were not living anyway. 534 00:34:22,539 --> 00:34:25,299 It felt like they were trapped here. 535 00:34:25,960 --> 00:34:27,940 When I was little, 536 00:34:27,940 --> 00:34:30,880 I was confined to the palace and to this sick body with nowhere to go. 537 00:34:30,880 --> 00:34:34,539 They reminded me of myself. 538 00:34:34,539 --> 00:34:36,680 It felt uncomfortable. 539 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:45,420 It's all right now. I have you. 540 00:34:48,760 --> 00:34:50,860 I grew up in Danzhou. 541 00:34:51,719 --> 00:34:54,119 It's a harbor city. 542 00:34:55,039 --> 00:34:58,139 Many boats come and go every day. 543 00:35:00,239 --> 00:35:05,580 When the sun sets, the birds fly along with the wind. 544 00:35:07,800 --> 00:35:11,339 Everywhere you looked was full of life. 545 00:35:15,800 --> 00:35:18,960 I have never seen a scenery like that before. 546 00:35:20,900 --> 00:35:22,600 To be honest, 547 00:35:23,199 --> 00:35:25,679 I have never left the capital before. 548 00:35:25,679 --> 00:35:29,139 After we get married, I will take you there. 549 00:35:33,010 --> 00:35:35,399 I have always had a dream. 550 00:35:36,280 --> 00:35:39,619 When all troubles can't hold me back anymore, 551 00:35:41,670 --> 00:35:45,279 I will take you to see all the fine views around the world. 552 00:35:45,920 --> 00:35:47,880 The day will come. 553 00:36:24,970 --> 00:36:27,719 Sir, do you have a vacant room? 554 00:36:27,719 --> 00:36:31,180 There wasn't any room left when I came yesterday. The waiter told me to come this morning to try my luck. 555 00:36:31,180 --> 00:36:32,700 One moment. 556 00:36:33,800 --> 00:36:35,579 [Shi Chanli, from Shijia Town, Cangzhou, Hebei Province] 557 00:36:35,579 --> 00:36:38,260 - Young Master Shi? - It's me, Shi Chanli. 558 00:36:38,260 --> 00:36:40,740 You are lucky. A customer just checked out. 559 00:36:40,740 --> 00:36:44,579 There is an empty quad room. 560 00:36:44,579 --> 00:36:47,119 To be honest, the spring exam is approaching. 561 00:36:47,119 --> 00:36:50,700 It's not easy to find a room in the capital now. 562 00:36:50,700 --> 00:36:53,480 The quad room may be a little noisy, 563 00:36:53,480 --> 00:36:56,560 but the fee is cheaper. 564 00:36:57,679 --> 00:37:01,180 - Are you here for the spring exam? - Yes, of course. 565 00:37:01,180 --> 00:37:04,660 You are a candidate. May I take a look at your official document? 566 00:37:04,660 --> 00:37:06,880 I don't mean anything. 567 00:37:06,880 --> 00:37:10,119 It's because of the strict inspection as the spring exam is near. 568 00:37:10,119 --> 00:37:13,239 We have to take note of the details. 569 00:37:13,239 --> 00:37:15,480 The authority might come to inspect later. 570 00:37:15,480 --> 00:37:17,460 Yes, of course. 571 00:37:19,600 --> 00:37:22,440 [Shi Chanli] 572 00:37:22,440 --> 00:37:26,119 Sir, do you have a cheaper room? 573 00:37:26,119 --> 00:37:27,800 Even cheaper? 574 00:37:27,800 --> 00:37:29,159 It's fine if I don't stay with other customers. 575 00:37:29,159 --> 00:37:32,320 Don't stay with others? We don't have rooms like that. 576 00:37:32,320 --> 00:37:37,680 Well, are there services where you pay for me? 577 00:37:39,130 --> 00:37:40,519 Please don't get me wrong, sir. 578 00:37:40,519 --> 00:37:43,820 I'm saying that I could work as a janitor or an attendant here. 579 00:37:43,820 --> 00:37:46,000 I can work to cover the fee. 580 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:48,920 Sorry, Young Master Shi. We have enough workers here. 581 00:37:48,920 --> 00:37:50,960 I will talk about this man. 582 00:37:50,960 --> 00:37:55,539 He ranked way behind me in the provincial exam. 583 00:37:55,539 --> 00:38:01,739 Unexpectedly, he rose to fame in the metropolitan exam. 584 00:38:03,180 --> 00:38:05,860 Young Master Shi, are you facing a financial pinch? 585 00:38:05,860 --> 00:38:09,519 Frankly, the spring exam is costly. 586 00:38:09,519 --> 00:38:12,580 - I know there is a solution. - Please tell me, sir. 587 00:38:12,580 --> 00:38:15,920 There is this official who is holding the current spring exam. 588 00:38:15,920 --> 00:38:18,710 If you can meet him, 589 00:38:18,710 --> 00:38:21,000 he might help you. 590 00:38:21,000 --> 00:38:24,699 Who is hosting the spring exam? 591 00:38:26,890 --> 00:38:30,039 Official Fan, how have you been? 592 00:38:30,039 --> 00:38:34,079 People were amazed only when they heard of your poetry fame. 593 00:38:34,079 --> 00:38:35,880 But it's different for me. 594 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:38,440 When I first set my eyes on you, 595 00:38:38,440 --> 00:38:42,810 I knew your talent could be peerless. 596 00:38:50,480 --> 00:38:52,360 Who are you? 597 00:38:52,360 --> 00:38:56,380 Official Fan. It's me, He Zongwei. 598 00:38:56,380 --> 00:38:58,960 [He Zongwei, student in the Capital] We met before. 599 00:38:58,960 --> 00:39:00,619 He... 600 00:39:00,619 --> 00:39:03,260 Oh, He Zongwei. It rings a bell. 601 00:39:03,260 --> 00:39:06,400 You helped Guo Baokun file a lawsuit against me in the Capital Magistrate. 602 00:39:06,400 --> 00:39:08,460 Was it you? 603 00:39:08,460 --> 00:39:11,260 Official Fan, the Guo family compelled me. 604 00:39:11,260 --> 00:39:13,280 - Well, enough. Stop kneeling. - I could only pretend to agree. 605 00:39:13,280 --> 00:39:15,920 In fact, deep inside me, I despised that. 606 00:39:15,920 --> 00:39:17,360 Get him up. 607 00:39:17,360 --> 00:39:20,599 Enough. Stand up and talk. Come on. 608 00:39:21,239 --> 00:39:22,440 Thank you, Official Wang. 609 00:39:22,440 --> 00:39:27,699 You say you are He Zongwei. But you look different now. 610 00:39:28,599 --> 00:39:30,800 Faces reflect our thoughts. 611 00:39:30,800 --> 00:39:34,640 Now that I have gotten rid of the Guo family, I have become more ambitious 612 00:39:34,640 --> 00:39:36,599 and have a generous-looking face. 613 00:39:36,599 --> 00:39:40,539 Are you saying that it's all the Guo family's fault and you are not to blame? 614 00:39:40,539 --> 00:39:42,679 Exactly, Official Fan. 615 00:39:42,679 --> 00:39:45,080 I wanted to record the evildoing of the Guo family 616 00:39:45,080 --> 00:39:48,000 and report it to you one day to uproot the evil of the empire. 617 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:50,439 But why didn't you report anything? 618 00:39:52,400 --> 00:39:54,840 Well, you acted too quickly. 619 00:39:54,840 --> 00:39:56,740 Guo Youzhi is already in prison, 620 00:39:56,740 --> 00:39:59,150 while I have already escaped the evil clutch. 621 00:39:59,159 --> 00:40:03,499 It's all thanks to you, Official Fan. 622 00:40:03,499 --> 00:40:06,519 You are like a father to me. 623 00:40:06,519 --> 00:40:08,059 Please don't do that. You look older than me. 624 00:40:08,059 --> 00:40:10,400 - A father who guides my spirit. - Is this a family reunion or something? 625 00:40:10,400 --> 00:40:12,939 I would like to use all my knowledge to serve the Qing Empire, 626 00:40:12,939 --> 00:40:16,719 - His Majesty, and you... - Stop right there! 627 00:40:16,719 --> 00:40:18,819 You are a spring exam candidate. Right? 628 00:40:22,400 --> 00:40:24,100 Yes. 629 00:40:25,159 --> 00:40:26,900 What did you come here for? 630 00:40:27,440 --> 00:40:28,800 Please be my mentor. 631 00:40:28,800 --> 00:40:32,699 You possess shocking talents, and you rescued my lost soul. 632 00:40:32,699 --> 00:40:35,760 We scholars have deep faith in great virtues. 633 00:40:35,760 --> 00:40:38,040 If I can't seek an apprenticeship from you, 634 00:40:38,040 --> 00:40:41,150 this is simply unconscionable! 635 00:40:43,300 --> 00:40:46,040 So you know I'm the examiner? 636 00:40:46,880 --> 00:40:48,679 Absolutely not, Official Fan. 637 00:40:48,679 --> 00:40:51,480 I genuinely admire you, Official Fan. 638 00:40:51,480 --> 00:40:55,279 You know me well. I strictly carry myself with dignity and etiquette. 639 00:40:55,279 --> 00:40:57,119 If it wasn't for you, 640 00:40:57,119 --> 00:40:59,880 I wouldn't have brought myself to kneel. 641 00:40:59,880 --> 00:41:01,679 Stand up and talk to me, then. 642 00:41:01,679 --> 00:41:03,099 I will speak on my knees. 643 00:41:03,099 --> 00:41:04,979 I came here with pure sincerity. 644 00:41:04,979 --> 00:41:09,559 Will you take me as your adopted son? 645 00:41:09,559 --> 00:41:13,740 I'm willing to serve by your side every day, Godfather. 646 00:41:13,740 --> 00:41:17,199 First, you wanted me to be your mentor, and now your godfather. 647 00:41:17,199 --> 00:41:21,380 Godfather, I have been struggling and helpless. 648 00:41:21,380 --> 00:41:23,880 Please grant me my wish, Godfather. 649 00:41:23,880 --> 00:41:25,880 Official Fan. 650 00:41:25,880 --> 00:41:27,719 Get up already. 651 00:41:33,190 --> 00:41:37,079 Official Fan, a secret missive from the First Division. 652 00:41:37,079 --> 00:41:39,480 Do you still remember the Shijia Town? 653 00:41:39,480 --> 00:41:41,440 Of course, the entire town was wiped out. 654 00:41:41,440 --> 00:41:44,639 There is a survivor now. 655 00:41:44,639 --> 00:41:47,320 [The only survivor of Shijia Town, Shi Chanli, left for the capital and arrived yesterday.] Shi Chanli? 656 00:41:47,320 --> 00:41:51,039 He was on his way to the capital for the spring exam before the Shijia Town was burned, 657 00:41:51,039 --> 00:41:54,979 so he is the only survivor of the Shijia Town. 658 00:41:54,979 --> 00:41:56,280 He arrived yesterday. 659 00:41:56,280 --> 00:41:59,170 According to the rules, a student needs to verify his identity 660 00:41:59,170 --> 00:42:01,080 before checking in. 661 00:42:01,080 --> 00:42:04,179 Deng Ziyue got the news and sent this over immediately. 662 00:42:05,340 --> 00:42:07,940 The only survivor. 663 00:42:17,480 --> 00:42:21,440 The only survivor of the Shijia Town has come to the capital. 664 00:42:21,440 --> 00:42:23,800 He stays at an inn here. 665 00:42:23,800 --> 00:42:27,079 Your Highness, shall I go there? 666 00:42:27,079 --> 00:42:28,079 Why? 667 00:42:28,079 --> 00:42:31,619 Killing a student is easy. 668 00:42:31,619 --> 00:42:33,440 Why do you want to kill him? 669 00:42:33,440 --> 00:42:35,359 Shouldn't we silence him? 670 00:42:36,380 --> 00:42:40,920 I told you I didn't set the fire in Shijia Town. 671 00:42:40,920 --> 00:42:43,280 Still, he is a survivor. 672 00:42:43,280 --> 00:42:45,840 Fan Xian is still investigating your past deal with Northern Qi. 673 00:42:45,840 --> 00:42:47,539 All the more reason not to kill him. 674 00:42:47,539 --> 00:42:51,079 If you know about it, I'm sure the Inspection and Control Bureau does too. 675 00:42:51,079 --> 00:42:53,479 Let him investigate. 676 00:42:53,479 --> 00:42:56,300 I'm also curious about... 677 00:42:57,059 --> 00:42:59,600 who set that fire. 678 00:43:01,100 --> 00:43:11,180 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com 679 00:43:12,360 --> 00:43:16,660 "Excuse Me" by Zhou Shen 680 00:43:16,660 --> 00:43:21,960 ♫ The young man raises his face as he moves towards the moon ♫ 681 00:43:24,360 --> 00:43:29,380 ♫ They tease him for his arrogance. How can they be so different? ♫ 682 00:43:31,980 --> 00:43:35,740 ♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫ 683 00:43:35,740 --> 00:43:39,660 ♫ How can it remain unstained? ♫ 684 00:43:39,660 --> 00:43:45,880 ♫ As long as a silver tael has a price, who can still be truly carefree? ♫ 685 00:43:45,880 --> 00:43:48,500 ♫ You are all correct ♫ 686 00:43:48,500 --> 00:43:53,520 ♫ He said to please make way. ♫ 687 00:43:53,520 --> 00:43:55,980 ♫ Let me get drunk ♫ 688 00:43:55,980 --> 00:44:01,100 ♫ and leisurely recite a few chapters of poems ♫ 689 00:44:01,100 --> 00:44:05,340 ♫ Let me wear a white robe and cross the alley of insanity ♫ 690 00:44:05,340 --> 00:44:08,660 ♫ to catch the moonlight in the muddy pond ♫ 691 00:44:08,660 --> 00:44:11,000 ♫ Sir, I hope you will forgive me ♫ 692 00:44:11,000 --> 00:44:16,060 ♫ Your words of advice, I understand but I don't want to pretend ♫ 693 00:44:16,060 --> 00:44:20,390 ♫ Everyone searches for prosperous towns while I search for the moon ♫ 694 00:44:20,390 --> 00:44:22,940 ♫ Why should we travel together? ♫ 695 00:44:22,940 --> 00:44:24,860 ♫ I apologize ♫ 696 00:44:24,860 --> 00:44:26,740 ♫ Excuse me ♫ 697 00:44:26,740 --> 00:44:30,320 ♫ You are you. I am me ♫ 698 00:44:30,320 --> 00:44:32,360 ♫ I apologize ♫ 699 00:44:32,360 --> 00:44:34,220 ♫ Excuse me ♫ 700 00:44:34,220 --> 00:44:39,120 ♫ You are you. I am me ♫ 701 00:44:51,750 --> 00:44:55,350 ♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫ 702 00:44:55,350 --> 00:44:59,270 ♫ Remarkably worldly-wise yet hopelessly romantic ♫ 703 00:44:59,270 --> 00:45:02,400 ♫ Know there's love in your heart ♫ 704 00:45:02,400 --> 00:45:05,250 ♫ Don't ever change ♫ 705 00:45:06,760 --> 00:45:10,560 ♫ They have seen light and darkness ♫ 706 00:45:10,560 --> 00:45:14,210 ♫ And yet retained their innocence ♫ 707 00:45:14,210 --> 00:45:17,200 ♫ Cloaked in moonlight ♫ 708 00:45:17,200 --> 00:45:20,080 ♫ They travelled through the night ♫