1 00:00:07,060 --> 00:00:16,670 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:16,670 --> 00:00:20,210 "One's Remaining Years" by Li Jian 3 00:00:20,210 --> 00:00:24,390 ♫ As flowers will bloom and wither ♫ 4 00:00:24,390 --> 00:00:30,970 ♫ May we pass by the magnificent scenery ♫ 5 00:00:30,970 --> 00:00:35,040 ♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫ 6 00:00:35,040 --> 00:00:41,690 ♫ Could it be both of us are filled with desolation? ♫ 7 00:00:41,690 --> 00:00:45,730 ♫ As flowers bloom and wither ♫ 8 00:00:45,730 --> 00:00:52,180 ♫ May we lead such a life ♫ 9 00:00:52,180 --> 00:00:56,420 ♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫ 10 00:00:56,420 --> 00:01:02,180 ♫ Turning back again, you and I ♫ 11 00:01:05,540 --> 00:01:07,270 ♫ Let's seize the current moment ♫ 12 00:01:07,270 --> 00:01:11,020 ♫ The weather is warm and nice today ♫ 13 00:01:11,020 --> 00:01:16,300 ♫ Let's go together ♫ 14 00:01:16,300 --> 00:01:21,670 ♫ Even if the snowstorm is ahead of us ♫ 15 00:01:21,670 --> 00:01:26,370 ♫ And dyes our hair white ♫ 16 00:01:26,370 --> 00:01:28,511 [Joy of Life Season 2] 17 00:01:28,511 --> 00:01:30,980 [Adapted from Mao Ni's Joy of Life on Yuewen Group's Qidian platform] 18 00:01:30,980 --> 00:01:34,080 [Episode 18] 19 00:01:37,779 --> 00:01:40,660 Isn't this the spring exam? Shouldn't it be based on their abilities? 20 00:01:40,660 --> 00:01:43,540 These aren't just names. 21 00:01:43,540 --> 00:01:46,267 This is how the bureaucratic world works. 22 00:01:51,619 --> 00:01:53,919 Fan Xian, 23 00:01:53,919 --> 00:01:57,979 the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be blown down by the wind. 24 00:01:57,979 --> 00:02:00,488 It's important to be knowledgeable, 25 00:02:01,419 --> 00:02:04,039 but it's more important to learn the way of life. 26 00:02:12,020 --> 00:02:14,560 You'll get used to it eventually. 27 00:02:23,279 --> 00:02:25,490 Have you met Guo Zheng? 28 00:02:26,119 --> 00:02:27,402 Uncle, you know about that as well? 29 00:02:27,402 --> 00:02:31,260 Guo Zheng was the censor-in-chief before this. 30 00:02:31,260 --> 00:02:35,860 But he became the interim Minister of Rites after Guo Youzi was imprisoned. 31 00:02:35,860 --> 00:02:38,900 The spring exam is filled with all kinds of taboos. 32 00:02:38,900 --> 00:02:40,600 You have to learn more from him. 33 00:02:40,600 --> 00:02:42,700 I've only met him once. However... 34 00:02:42,700 --> 00:02:46,219 However, you two don't get along well. 35 00:02:46,219 --> 00:02:48,559 Uncle, Guo Zheng's renovation of the examination hall... 36 00:02:48,559 --> 00:02:50,263 It is in accordance with the rules. 37 00:02:50,263 --> 00:02:53,480 He's been an official for many years after all. 38 00:02:53,480 --> 00:02:55,520 He knows them inside out. 39 00:02:55,520 --> 00:02:59,720 To use the rules to protect oneself, 40 00:02:59,720 --> 00:03:02,619 that's what you have to learn in the future. 41 00:03:02,619 --> 00:03:05,460 I know you feel uncomfortable about it. 42 00:03:05,460 --> 00:03:06,942 But harden your heart. 43 00:03:06,942 --> 00:03:11,490 Once you pass the trial of the spring exam, 44 00:03:11,490 --> 00:03:14,360 you'll have a bright future ahead. 45 00:03:24,239 --> 00:03:25,903 The Crown Prince went to see him? 46 00:03:25,903 --> 00:03:28,003 Have a seat. 47 00:03:28,003 --> 00:03:29,859 That's right. 48 00:03:29,859 --> 00:03:31,962 After that, Fan Xian went to Prime Minister Lin's residence. 49 00:03:31,962 --> 00:03:34,352 He rushed there to say hello to him? 50 00:03:34,352 --> 00:03:37,559 Your Highness, we have several names here as well. 51 00:03:37,559 --> 00:03:41,263 - Why don't we send it to him? - Not this year. 52 00:03:41,263 --> 00:03:44,142 But all these scholars are loyal to you. 53 00:03:44,819 --> 00:03:46,860 This year, it depends on their luck. 54 00:03:46,860 --> 00:03:48,463 I've already set up the trap. 55 00:03:48,463 --> 00:03:51,302 I can't just fall for it myself. 56 00:03:51,302 --> 00:03:53,499 Say, do you think Fan Xian 57 00:03:53,499 --> 00:03:56,339 will proceed with the spring exam in accordance with the past rules? 58 00:03:56,339 --> 00:03:58,130 The rules were established many years ago. 59 00:03:58,130 --> 00:04:00,410 No one can break them. 60 00:04:05,659 --> 00:04:07,659 He's different. 61 00:04:08,836 --> 00:04:13,002 The things that people are used to, he might not be used to them. 62 00:04:50,900 --> 00:04:52,480 Old Wang. 63 00:04:52,480 --> 00:04:53,642 Yes, Official Fan. 64 00:04:53,642 --> 00:04:57,103 When I first heard about the spring exam scandal, 65 00:04:58,099 --> 00:05:00,451 I actually thought of... 66 00:05:01,560 --> 00:05:07,060 eradicating the corrupt system and upholding justice for all scholars in the world. 67 00:05:07,060 --> 00:05:11,419 Official Fan, you truly care about the state and its people. 68 00:05:12,580 --> 00:05:14,979 It's only been a while, 69 00:05:15,940 --> 00:05:20,159 yet Crown Prince and Prime Minister Lin already sent their name lists to me. 70 00:05:22,539 --> 00:05:24,820 What can I do? 71 00:05:26,620 --> 00:05:31,399 If I wish to compete with Second Prince, I need Crown Prince's support. 72 00:05:33,900 --> 00:05:37,200 For Prime Minister Lin, it's way more obvious. 73 00:05:37,200 --> 00:05:41,380 I'll marry Wan'er after the spring exam. We'll be a family by then. 74 00:05:41,380 --> 00:05:45,620 I don't wish to take on their tasks, but I have no choice. 75 00:05:45,620 --> 00:05:50,419 Official Fan, you have no other choices here. 76 00:05:54,160 --> 00:05:56,419 Did you know what Prime Minister Lin told me? 77 00:05:56,419 --> 00:05:58,419 What did he say? 78 00:06:00,500 --> 00:06:03,000 He said everyone was already used to it. 79 00:06:05,700 --> 00:06:07,660 He wanted me to bear with it. 80 00:06:10,820 --> 00:06:13,106 If I do bear with it, 81 00:06:13,960 --> 00:06:16,700 I'll get used to it in the future. 82 00:06:18,539 --> 00:06:21,940 Everyone is already used to this practice. 83 00:06:21,940 --> 00:06:24,140 Why should I stand out from the crowd right now? 84 00:06:25,580 --> 00:06:28,179 If I stand out right now, 85 00:06:28,879 --> 00:06:31,060 the entire imperial court will see me as their enemy. 86 00:06:31,060 --> 00:06:33,200 And a bloody storm will ensue. 87 00:06:40,319 --> 00:06:42,601 Why don't I just bear with it? 88 00:06:46,940 --> 00:06:48,840 Official Fan, 89 00:06:49,600 --> 00:06:52,062 you have a bright future ahead. 90 00:06:54,659 --> 00:06:56,500 Why must I be the one to bear all the blame? 91 00:06:56,500 --> 00:06:59,580 Why must I be betrayed by my kin and live in hell? 92 00:06:59,580 --> 00:07:03,500 Old Wang, I'm just an ordinary person. 93 00:07:03,500 --> 00:07:07,282 I'm not that special. I'm not that brave either. 94 00:07:07,282 --> 00:07:09,720 I'm not that righteous either! 95 00:07:11,020 --> 00:07:15,900 Official Fan, I just hope that you'll have a clear conscience. 96 00:07:15,900 --> 00:07:18,300 I've had a clear conscience from the start. 97 00:07:20,779 --> 00:07:22,742 I've had a clear conscience from the start! 98 00:07:22,742 --> 00:07:25,263 I'm not the one at fault here! 99 00:07:26,700 --> 00:07:31,560 Official Fan, no one is arguing with you. 100 00:07:40,080 --> 00:07:42,950 [Carriage and Horse Equipment] 101 00:07:42,950 --> 00:07:45,979 [Yongchang Shop] 102 00:07:45,979 --> 00:07:47,660 Official Fan. 103 00:07:48,756 --> 00:07:50,779 Shi Chanli and the rest didn't do anything strange. 104 00:07:50,779 --> 00:07:53,780 - You... - Got it. 105 00:07:54,339 --> 00:07:56,399 I'm just here to check things out. 106 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:02,864 Let Official Fan head there alone. 107 00:08:20,577 --> 00:08:21,739 Come. 108 00:08:21,739 --> 00:08:23,820 Come, let's eat. We can read after eating. 109 00:08:23,820 --> 00:08:25,820 Here, let's eat. 110 00:08:30,219 --> 00:08:32,119 Brother Yang. 111 00:08:32,119 --> 00:08:34,040 You are? 112 00:08:34,040 --> 00:08:35,959 Brother Fan? 113 00:08:38,260 --> 00:08:40,440 Brother Yang, why don't you get a table? 114 00:08:40,440 --> 00:08:43,427 I brought my own food here. I'd feel bad about using their table. 115 00:08:43,427 --> 00:08:45,464 - What are you doing? - I'm reading to get a better appetite. 116 00:08:45,464 --> 00:08:47,524 Why aren't you reading inside the room? 117 00:08:47,524 --> 00:08:51,418 Brother Fan, they charge us for the candles we use. 118 00:08:51,418 --> 00:08:53,159 I don't need any candles here. 119 00:08:54,539 --> 00:08:57,039 Brother Yang, are you perhaps in some sort of trouble? 120 00:08:57,039 --> 00:09:00,323 Brother Fan, you're being too tactful here. I'm just penniless. 121 00:09:04,043 --> 00:09:05,699 Waiter. 122 00:09:05,699 --> 00:09:08,539 I want some roasted chicken, beef, and some liquor. 123 00:09:08,539 --> 00:09:10,820 Sir, don't you want to get a table? 124 00:09:10,820 --> 00:09:13,779 A table? This place is fine. 125 00:09:13,779 --> 00:09:15,379 Okay. 126 00:09:27,759 --> 00:09:30,459 Brother Fan, what are you... 127 00:09:30,459 --> 00:09:33,643 Fate led us to be acquaintances. We should drink to that. 128 00:09:33,643 --> 00:09:34,783 This won't do. 129 00:09:34,783 --> 00:09:37,544 You can buy me a meal in the future. 130 00:09:38,579 --> 00:09:40,679 No need for that. 131 00:09:40,679 --> 00:09:43,192 I have to thank you for the meal. 132 00:09:44,939 --> 00:09:46,939 Sirs. 133 00:09:47,579 --> 00:09:49,579 Please enjoy your meal. 134 00:09:54,740 --> 00:09:57,340 Sir, all of your dishes are here. Please enjoy them. 135 00:09:57,340 --> 00:09:58,940 Okay. 136 00:10:00,539 --> 00:10:01,779 Brother Fan, please excuse me. 137 00:10:01,779 --> 00:10:04,180 It's been too long since I had meat. I can't hold it in anymore. 138 00:10:04,180 --> 00:10:05,479 That's normal. 139 00:10:05,479 --> 00:10:07,520 - If so, I... - Please help yourself. 140 00:10:14,220 --> 00:10:18,332 Brother Yang, when we were in the exam hall, you said you wanted to be an official. 141 00:10:18,332 --> 00:10:19,819 Why did we come to the capital? 142 00:10:19,819 --> 00:10:22,579 - To become officials. - Why are we working at the exam courtyard then? 143 00:10:22,579 --> 00:10:24,080 It's also to become officials. 144 00:10:24,080 --> 00:10:26,043 Yes. I even dream of it. 145 00:10:26,043 --> 00:10:29,503 Are you doing it so that you can bring honor to your family? 146 00:10:30,459 --> 00:10:32,059 No. 147 00:10:32,980 --> 00:10:34,980 It's because I can't stand it any longer. 148 00:10:41,260 --> 00:10:44,620 Brother Fan, the imperial examination is unfair. The officials are corrupt. 149 00:10:44,620 --> 00:10:48,000 Famine and death are everywhere. But here, they're engaged in a faction war. 150 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,819 Everyone in the world knows that fact. 151 00:10:49,819 --> 00:10:53,480 Even so, everyone keeps quiet. 152 00:10:53,480 --> 00:10:55,539 Brother Hou wanted me to bear with it. 153 00:10:55,539 --> 00:10:58,059 But I thought to myself, if I could bear with the unfairness of the world, 154 00:10:58,059 --> 00:11:01,160 the books I read would be nothing but a pile of waste paper. 155 00:11:01,160 --> 00:11:03,260 Therefore, Brother Fan, 156 00:11:03,260 --> 00:11:07,300 someone has to confront this world head-on. 157 00:11:07,300 --> 00:11:10,650 You see, if I do pass the exam, 158 00:11:10,650 --> 00:11:13,260 I'll become more famous. Right? 159 00:11:13,260 --> 00:11:14,880 I'll be more influential. 160 00:11:14,880 --> 00:11:17,420 More people will be able to hear my voice. 161 00:11:19,699 --> 00:11:23,780 I wish to be an official because I don't wish to bear with the situation. 162 00:11:33,140 --> 00:11:39,159 Brother Yang, your vision as an official will lead you to a dead end. 163 00:11:41,380 --> 00:11:43,990 I know it's a dead end. 164 00:11:43,990 --> 00:11:48,855 But, Brother Fan, you see, I lost my mind from studying too much. 165 00:11:48,855 --> 00:11:51,785 I'll stick to my points no matter what. My apologies. 166 00:11:54,620 --> 00:11:56,220 Brother Yang. 167 00:12:20,120 --> 00:12:21,559 - Official Fan. - Old Deng, sorry for the trouble. 168 00:12:21,559 --> 00:12:23,440 Continue to keep an eye on the inn for the next few days. 169 00:12:23,440 --> 00:12:26,679 You flatter me. It's my duty. 170 00:12:26,679 --> 00:12:28,360 Old Wang, let's go. 171 00:12:28,360 --> 00:12:31,103 - Are we returning home? - To the Inspection and Control Bureau. 172 00:12:32,080 --> 00:12:33,579 We're heading to the Inspection and Control Bureau now? 173 00:12:33,579 --> 00:12:35,820 I want to read the stone monument again. 174 00:12:35,820 --> 00:12:39,103 What did I say again? He always acts on a whim. 175 00:12:39,103 --> 00:12:40,879 I heard you again. 176 00:12:40,879 --> 00:12:42,039 You know what this is called? 177 00:12:42,039 --> 00:12:45,230 This is called being deep in thought 178 00:12:45,230 --> 00:12:48,200 and wise as the vast ocean. 179 00:12:49,759 --> 00:12:52,320 Official Fan, you're amazing indeed. 180 00:12:52,320 --> 00:12:53,920 See you. 181 00:13:22,039 --> 00:13:24,520 Thinking of you makes one age, 182 00:13:24,520 --> 00:13:27,440 time has quickly passed. 183 00:13:27,440 --> 00:13:30,480 Let go and speak of it no more, 184 00:13:30,480 --> 00:13:32,990 strive to eat better. 185 00:13:51,759 --> 00:13:54,600 You are supervising the anonymous transcription. Right? 186 00:13:54,600 --> 00:13:57,720 Pay attention to these names later. 187 00:13:57,720 --> 00:14:00,619 These aren't just names. 188 00:14:00,619 --> 00:14:02,720 This is how the bureaucratic world works. 189 00:14:02,720 --> 00:14:06,440 In the coming spring exam, those listed here will be disqualified. 190 00:14:06,440 --> 00:14:08,400 [Name List of Spring Exam Courtyard Renovation] 191 00:14:09,600 --> 00:14:12,959 If I do pass the exam, 192 00:14:13,879 --> 00:14:16,519 I'll become more famous. Right? 193 00:14:16,519 --> 00:14:18,050 I'll be more influential. 194 00:14:18,050 --> 00:14:20,680 More people will be able to hear my voice. 195 00:14:24,718 --> 00:14:29,180 Actually, I also know that I can't pass the exam. 196 00:14:29,810 --> 00:14:32,000 All of the candidates have been selected beforehand. 197 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:34,639 People like us don't get a chance. 198 00:14:34,639 --> 00:14:38,659 I'm just a poor scholar. What can I do? 199 00:14:51,860 --> 00:14:53,977 Fan Xian, look. 200 00:14:54,960 --> 00:14:58,179 They traveled hundreds of miles to the capital. 201 00:14:58,179 --> 00:15:02,642 To them, the spring exam is more than just an exam. 202 00:15:02,642 --> 00:15:05,800 It resembles hope. 203 00:15:05,800 --> 00:15:07,950 I love this quote. 204 00:15:09,520 --> 00:15:12,300 Move. You're blocking the light. 205 00:15:13,636 --> 00:15:18,279 They can't bear to pay for the candles, but they still want light. 206 00:15:23,840 --> 00:15:25,840 Thank you. 207 00:15:31,519 --> 00:15:34,139 When Mother was still alive, 208 00:15:34,759 --> 00:15:37,599 she wanted to completely change the world. 209 00:15:40,879 --> 00:15:42,820 It wasn't just the world. 210 00:15:42,820 --> 00:15:47,100 Your mother also said that she wanted to change the people's hearts. 211 00:15:47,100 --> 00:15:51,740 Back then, she was like a shining meteor. 212 00:15:51,740 --> 00:15:55,060 She also resembled a blazing fire, 213 00:15:55,060 --> 00:15:58,759 showing the people of Qing a different kind of light. 214 00:15:58,759 --> 00:16:00,440 But she still died. 215 00:16:00,440 --> 00:16:04,000 However, that light left some traces behind. 216 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:08,259 Many people changed because of her. 217 00:16:08,259 --> 00:16:11,072 Sometimes, I often think about this. 218 00:16:11,072 --> 00:16:13,736 With Mother's ability, 219 00:16:13,736 --> 00:16:17,883 she would've led a great life too if she had chosen a different path. 220 00:16:17,883 --> 00:16:21,069 But she still shone and left behind an epitaph. 221 00:16:21,069 --> 00:16:25,680 But now, not many people remember it. 222 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,900 Do you think she regretted it? 223 00:16:29,900 --> 00:16:31,539 She'd never regret it. 224 00:16:31,539 --> 00:16:33,480 Until the last moments of her life? 225 00:16:33,480 --> 00:16:36,120 I didn't manage to see the last moments of her life. 226 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:39,960 But I believe that Ye Qingmei never regretted her decision. 227 00:16:39,960 --> 00:16:41,860 Wasn't she afraid? 228 00:16:42,799 --> 00:16:47,379 She was only afraid that the light she produced wasn't bright enough. 229 00:16:53,960 --> 00:16:59,759 I never expected to be the person passing on the torch one day. 230 00:17:01,280 --> 00:17:04,160 - I wish to get into trouble. - Sure. Go ahead. 231 00:17:04,160 --> 00:17:06,222 I'll bear all of the blame. 232 00:17:06,222 --> 00:17:08,942 I can't just make you bear all of the blame. 233 00:17:09,680 --> 00:17:11,000 What blame? 234 00:17:11,000 --> 00:17:13,279 I have a better shield than you. 235 00:17:13,279 --> 00:17:15,720 There's someone else who's a better shield than me? 236 00:17:15,720 --> 00:17:17,620 That's right. 237 00:17:17,620 --> 00:17:20,540 The best shield in the world. 238 00:17:33,010 --> 00:17:36,179 Did Fan Xian tell you to relay a message to me? 239 00:17:36,920 --> 00:17:40,140 I was perplexed as well. 240 00:17:40,140 --> 00:17:45,820 All these years, I've never seen someone who does things like Young Official Fan. 241 00:17:46,440 --> 00:17:48,039 What kind of message did he have for me? 242 00:17:48,039 --> 00:17:52,422 Your Majesty, he hopes that you can summon him to the palace. 243 00:17:54,240 --> 00:17:55,740 Summon him. 244 00:17:57,480 --> 00:17:59,180 Yes, Your Majesty. 245 00:18:25,020 --> 00:18:27,540 [Gong Dian, Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guards] Fan Xian? 246 00:18:38,160 --> 00:18:39,960 Young Official Fan! 247 00:18:42,880 --> 00:18:44,680 Commander Gong? 248 00:18:44,680 --> 00:18:46,282 Do you need anything? 249 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:49,960 It's late now. What are you doing here? 250 00:18:49,960 --> 00:18:51,802 His Majesty summoned him. 251 00:18:51,802 --> 00:18:53,502 Right now? 252 00:18:53,502 --> 00:18:58,179 According to the rules, no officials shall enter the palace at this hour. 253 00:18:58,179 --> 00:19:02,940 His Majesty's edict is the rule. 254 00:19:02,940 --> 00:19:06,162 This is my duty. Eunuch, please forgive me. 255 00:19:18,340 --> 00:19:22,119 Your Majesty, Fan Xian has arrived. 256 00:19:22,119 --> 00:19:23,619 Now? 257 00:19:33,279 --> 00:19:36,319 Your Majesty, I heard that the gunpowder you made blew up a few days ago. 258 00:19:36,319 --> 00:19:38,240 I felt worried. 259 00:19:38,240 --> 00:19:41,070 That's why I made some burn medicine for you. 260 00:19:41,079 --> 00:19:43,599 Also, you worry about national affairs every day. 261 00:19:43,599 --> 00:19:46,960 I've also prepared some tonics that can help soothe the nerves. 262 00:19:46,960 --> 00:19:49,626 You can take it after dinner. 263 00:19:49,626 --> 00:19:52,466 As for the burn medicine, it's for external applications. 264 00:19:53,200 --> 00:19:54,900 What else is there? 265 00:19:55,680 --> 00:19:57,180 That's all. 266 00:19:58,179 --> 00:20:02,300 You said you were worried about me. Why do I feel like you cannot be trusted? 267 00:20:02,300 --> 00:20:06,440 I've been injured for a few days, but you're only here now. 268 00:20:06,440 --> 00:20:08,340 It took me some time to make the medicine. 269 00:20:08,340 --> 00:20:12,500 Besides, you wanted me to summon you here. 270 00:20:13,019 --> 00:20:17,040 What's with the huge detour? Who are you trying to show? 271 00:20:17,040 --> 00:20:19,620 Your Majesty, I can't hide anything from you indeed. 272 00:20:19,620 --> 00:20:22,960 Enough already. Just cut to the chase. 273 00:20:22,960 --> 00:20:26,019 Your Majesty, do you trust me? 274 00:20:26,019 --> 00:20:28,999 Just say whatever you want to say. 275 00:20:28,999 --> 00:20:31,920 Your Majesty, do you know about the spring exam corruption? 276 00:20:31,920 --> 00:20:33,820 Ever since I became the Middle Examiner, 277 00:20:33,820 --> 00:20:36,819 I've received plenty of notes every day. The notes are filled with names. 278 00:20:36,819 --> 00:20:39,759 And these names were chosen beforehand 279 00:20:39,759 --> 00:20:42,359 so that they could pass the exam without taking it. 280 00:20:42,359 --> 00:20:43,740 Continue. 281 00:20:43,740 --> 00:20:48,440 I hope to seek fairness for the spring exam. 282 00:20:48,440 --> 00:20:51,499 You want fairness? Why did you seek me, then? 283 00:20:51,499 --> 00:20:54,920 I'm afraid it'll implicate too many things. I might not be able to handle it alone. 284 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:59,616 In the entire Qing Empire, Your Majesty, you're the only one who can block the blow for me. 285 00:21:05,960 --> 00:21:09,920 You want me to be your shield? 286 00:21:09,920 --> 00:21:11,720 Not my shield. 287 00:21:11,720 --> 00:21:13,660 It's the shield of Qing Empire. 288 00:21:16,680 --> 00:21:21,360 Why do you sound like Lai Mingcheng? 289 00:21:22,820 --> 00:21:27,959 Do you bear a grudge toward me for Lai Mingcheng's death? 290 00:21:28,957 --> 00:21:30,119 Yes. 291 00:21:30,119 --> 00:21:31,723 You shouldn't. 292 00:21:31,723 --> 00:21:33,425 Yes, Your Majesty. 293 00:21:33,425 --> 00:21:36,016 You're pretty straightforward, huh? 294 00:21:41,019 --> 00:21:43,908 On account of your straightforwardness, 295 00:21:45,248 --> 00:21:47,802 I'll block the blow for you. 296 00:21:49,160 --> 00:21:52,822 Thank you, Your Majesty. If so, I shall take my leave first. 297 00:22:01,160 --> 00:22:04,880 Help me apply the medicine. 298 00:22:09,920 --> 00:22:13,739 His Majesty summoned Fan Xian to the palace? At this hour? 299 00:22:13,739 --> 00:22:16,782 He would never summon him this late at night unless it was for something important. 300 00:22:16,782 --> 00:22:18,079 Are you sure you're not mistaken? 301 00:22:18,079 --> 00:22:21,182 Gong Dian saw it himself. He thought something was off, too. 302 00:22:21,182 --> 00:22:23,863 He relayed the news to us immediately. 303 00:22:26,383 --> 00:22:28,240 Do you know what they talked about? 304 00:22:28,240 --> 00:22:30,599 Gong Dian said even Eunuch Hou wasn't inside. 305 00:22:30,599 --> 00:22:34,119 Only His Majesty and Fan Xian knew about the conversation. 306 00:22:34,699 --> 00:22:37,440 Even Eunuch Hou wasn't inside, huh? 307 00:22:39,359 --> 00:22:42,562 All right now. Tell Gong Dian to stop. 308 00:22:42,562 --> 00:22:45,179 Do not let him continue. 309 00:22:45,179 --> 00:22:47,042 His identity is vital to our success. 310 00:22:47,042 --> 00:22:51,680 Do not relay any information to me again unless it's necessary. 311 00:22:51,680 --> 00:22:53,159 Yes, Your Highness. 312 00:22:54,120 --> 00:22:58,404 We just don't know what His Majesty said to Fan Xian. 313 00:23:05,119 --> 00:23:07,819 That doesn't matter. 314 00:23:07,819 --> 00:23:11,319 He summoned him late at night, and he went there alone as well. 315 00:23:11,319 --> 00:23:13,969 Seems like His Majesty... 316 00:23:16,119 --> 00:23:18,579 favors Fan Xian a little too much here. 317 00:23:27,316 --> 00:23:31,039 Your Highness, regarding this, I can't do it. 318 00:23:31,039 --> 00:23:33,559 Please forgive me. 319 00:23:35,928 --> 00:23:40,459 I heard that His Majesty summoned you last night. 320 00:23:40,459 --> 00:23:42,519 That did happen. 321 00:23:45,359 --> 00:23:47,959 If so, did His Majesty tell you anything? 322 00:23:47,959 --> 00:23:51,440 His Majesty told me nothing. 323 00:23:52,219 --> 00:23:54,319 He told you nothing? 324 00:24:00,260 --> 00:24:02,540 If so, take it as if this conversation never existed. 325 00:24:03,460 --> 00:24:08,580 Your Highness, for the current spring exam, everyone should depend on their abilities. 326 00:24:08,580 --> 00:24:10,479 That was supposed to be the case. 327 00:24:43,880 --> 00:24:45,780 Young Official Qin? 328 00:24:46,279 --> 00:24:48,179 Young Official Fan? 329 00:24:49,319 --> 00:24:51,720 I knew you would take this path. 330 00:24:51,720 --> 00:24:52,720 Why? 331 00:24:52,720 --> 00:24:54,022 Because you're afraid of people. 332 00:24:54,022 --> 00:24:56,542 That proves that we have an affinity, right? 333 00:24:59,759 --> 00:25:03,820 Young Official Fan, when I was in the military, I owed these people some favors. 334 00:25:03,820 --> 00:25:08,263 Young Official Fan, I hope you can take care of these people here. 335 00:25:08,263 --> 00:25:09,920 Sorry about that. 336 00:25:09,920 --> 00:25:10,982 There aren't that many names here. 337 00:25:10,982 --> 00:25:14,802 - Young Official Qin, please relay this message to the others. - What is it? 338 00:25:14,802 --> 00:25:17,200 For the spring exam, only one's ability will be reviewed. 339 00:25:17,200 --> 00:25:19,800 I won't accept any name lists no matter where they come from. 340 00:25:21,100 --> 00:25:25,380 Did His Majesty summon you last night for this very matter? 341 00:25:25,380 --> 00:25:27,580 His Majesty said nothing. 342 00:25:27,580 --> 00:25:29,532 Understood. 343 00:25:29,532 --> 00:25:32,804 He said nothing. I didn't make any guesses today. 344 00:25:38,050 --> 00:25:40,470 [Fang Shenping, Li Qinglun, Wen Chengjun, Huang Xiangzhong] 345 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:44,502 Uncle, I'm truly sorry. 346 00:25:44,502 --> 00:25:48,640 Regarding the spring exam, we still have to follow the rules. 347 00:25:49,480 --> 00:25:51,119 Why did you do so? 348 00:25:51,119 --> 00:25:53,740 I had no choice either. 349 00:25:56,359 --> 00:26:00,400 I know that His Majesty summoned you last night. 350 00:26:02,559 --> 00:26:06,180 Now, everyone thinks 351 00:26:06,180 --> 00:26:10,480 that His Majesty ordered you to do so. 352 00:26:11,200 --> 00:26:13,579 I understand His Majesty well. 353 00:26:13,579 --> 00:26:15,640 With the way he does things, 354 00:26:15,640 --> 00:26:21,619 it's either he acts swiftly to eradicate all corruption... 355 00:26:22,640 --> 00:26:28,720 or he leaves subtle traces that stretch for miles. 356 00:26:29,279 --> 00:26:31,410 Even if everything falls into place, 357 00:26:31,410 --> 00:26:35,140 he won't let anyone see through his thoughts. 358 00:26:35,720 --> 00:26:38,960 He would never summon someone in the middle of the night 359 00:26:38,960 --> 00:26:41,530 and do something this lackluster. 360 00:26:42,780 --> 00:26:44,665 That's not the way he does things. 361 00:26:44,665 --> 00:26:48,865 You're just using His Majesty as your shield. 362 00:26:53,519 --> 00:26:55,359 Uncle, you do know him well. 363 00:26:55,359 --> 00:26:57,559 No one knows the real him. 364 00:26:57,559 --> 00:27:01,918 Of all the rulers in the Qing Empire, he's the one who's the toughest to figure out. 365 00:27:01,918 --> 00:27:03,739 - Uncle, you're too modest. - Don't try to shift the topic. 366 00:27:03,739 --> 00:27:06,960 Answer me. Why did you do so? 367 00:27:11,920 --> 00:27:16,570 I just want the spring exam to be conducted 368 00:27:16,570 --> 00:27:18,620 according to the rules, 369 00:27:18,625 --> 00:27:22,689 and be fair, even if it's just once. 370 00:27:22,689 --> 00:27:26,759 All of the officials have their eyes on the spring exam. Aren't you afraid? 371 00:27:26,759 --> 00:27:29,440 I am. That's why I'm using His Majesty as my shield. 372 00:27:29,440 --> 00:27:31,359 Didn't I tell you that I already saw through it? 373 00:27:31,359 --> 00:27:34,400 What will you do if I expose you? 374 00:27:34,400 --> 00:27:37,519 Uncle, we're family. You have to spare me somehow. 375 00:27:37,519 --> 00:27:38,742 Why should I spare you? 376 00:27:38,742 --> 00:27:41,442 Because Wan'er only wants to be married to me. 377 00:27:41,442 --> 00:27:44,040 At most, I'll find another husband for her! 378 00:27:44,040 --> 00:27:46,740 Uncle, you're right. Please calm down. 379 00:27:46,740 --> 00:27:50,313 I really don't understand if this is fate or calamity. 380 00:27:51,419 --> 00:27:54,259 Why did Wan'er fall for someone like you? 381 00:27:55,019 --> 00:27:57,319 I'm pretty outstanding myself. 382 00:28:01,559 --> 00:28:04,519 You want the spring exam to be fair for once? 383 00:28:04,519 --> 00:28:07,160 What are you after here? 384 00:28:07,160 --> 00:28:10,359 What's in it for you if you do so? 385 00:28:13,920 --> 00:28:18,720 Actually, Uncle, I understood what you said last time. 386 00:28:20,780 --> 00:28:24,000 If one stands out from the crowd, they'll be targeted. 387 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:29,440 That's why I've also thought of drifting with the current before this. 388 00:28:30,200 --> 00:28:32,519 There's nothing bad about it. 389 00:28:32,519 --> 00:28:35,400 If I can't tolerate something, I should just bear with it. 390 00:28:35,400 --> 00:28:37,640 I'll get used to it eventually. 391 00:28:40,680 --> 00:28:42,836 But that doesn't work. 392 00:28:43,900 --> 00:28:46,004 I couldn't sleep at night. 393 00:28:46,519 --> 00:28:48,735 I experienced anguish. 394 00:28:50,179 --> 00:28:53,019 There are three words that keep popping up in my mind. 395 00:28:53,019 --> 00:28:54,860 I can't get rid of it no matter what I do. 396 00:28:54,860 --> 00:28:56,960 What words? 397 00:29:01,939 --> 00:29:03,739 That it's unfair. 398 00:29:15,590 --> 00:29:18,490 [Substitute Letter Writing] 399 00:29:58,250 --> 00:30:03,150 [The Way] 400 00:30:10,340 --> 00:30:12,733 Those are two words. 401 00:30:15,927 --> 00:30:18,927 The first word should be counted as well. 402 00:30:19,820 --> 00:30:21,620 We're educated individuals. 403 00:30:21,620 --> 00:30:24,774 We should be cautious with our choice of words. 404 00:30:24,774 --> 00:30:26,894 I'll surely take note of it next time. 405 00:30:28,400 --> 00:30:30,540 It's unfair? 406 00:30:30,540 --> 00:30:33,007 So it's because of that, huh? 407 00:30:36,140 --> 00:30:39,580 Do you think fairness actually exists in the world? 408 00:30:39,580 --> 00:30:42,460 Not absolutely, but relatively. 409 00:30:43,559 --> 00:30:44,959 What? 410 00:30:46,900 --> 00:30:49,179 This world has no absolute fairness. 411 00:30:49,179 --> 00:30:54,160 For example, some people are born with a silver spoon. Some are born penniless. 412 00:30:54,160 --> 00:30:57,100 Some are born clever and others dumb. 413 00:30:57,100 --> 00:31:00,160 The spring exam exists to provide everyone 414 00:31:00,160 --> 00:31:03,240 with a relatively fair chance of changing their destinies. 415 00:31:03,243 --> 00:31:06,690 If their only chance isn't fair as well, 416 00:31:06,690 --> 00:31:09,170 don't you think the world will be a ridiculous place? 417 00:31:23,019 --> 00:31:25,019 Fine. 418 00:31:26,119 --> 00:31:30,720 We'll let the capital be fair for once. 419 00:31:44,259 --> 00:31:47,459 Go and meet Guo Zheng, the Minister of Rites again. 420 00:31:47,459 --> 00:31:49,759 I've made the arrangement for you. 421 00:31:49,759 --> 00:31:53,853 Ask him to elaborate on the taboos and rules of the spring exam. 422 00:31:53,853 --> 00:31:58,343 Since you're pursuing fairness for their sake, you shouldn't fall for a trap yourself. 423 00:32:04,179 --> 00:32:06,179 Fan Xian, 424 00:32:06,739 --> 00:32:11,879 what if this world is a ridiculous place to begin with? 425 00:32:11,879 --> 00:32:14,620 What should we do then? 426 00:32:16,586 --> 00:32:20,343 There's no need to answer me. You may ask yourself that question. 427 00:32:20,920 --> 00:32:22,520 Go now. 428 00:32:31,580 --> 00:32:33,480 To be fair, huh? 429 00:32:58,690 --> 00:33:00,599 Young Official Fan. 430 00:33:01,440 --> 00:33:04,643 Official Guo? We meet again. 431 00:33:04,643 --> 00:33:07,719 Young Official Fan, I've been waiting for you. 432 00:33:08,839 --> 00:33:11,540 Minister Guo, you're well-versed in the rites and customs. 433 00:33:11,540 --> 00:33:15,459 I came here today to ask you about the rules related to the spring exam. 434 00:33:15,459 --> 00:33:17,120 Prime Minister Lin has told me about it. 435 00:33:17,120 --> 00:33:19,280 Please don't say that you're here to learn from me. 436 00:33:19,280 --> 00:33:21,670 Young Official Fan, you're very intelligent. 437 00:33:21,670 --> 00:33:24,930 Actually, you can understand them yourself. 438 00:33:24,939 --> 00:33:28,085 I'm just here to put the icing on the cake. 439 00:33:31,030 --> 00:33:33,159 I'd prepared this long ago. 440 00:33:33,159 --> 00:33:35,400 [Detailed Rules of the Spring Exam] A capable person like you has to do more. 441 00:33:35,400 --> 00:33:38,419 You have plenty of affairs to deal with during the spring exam. 442 00:33:38,419 --> 00:33:41,640 Before the exam, you have to inspect the candidates. 443 00:33:41,640 --> 00:33:44,860 During the spring exam, you have to monitor and supervise the exam hall. 444 00:33:44,860 --> 00:33:48,799 After that, you need to supervise the anonymous transcription as well. 445 00:33:48,799 --> 00:33:51,519 The spring exam is a huge deal. 446 00:33:51,519 --> 00:33:53,659 There are countless rules and taboos. 447 00:33:53,659 --> 00:33:55,820 I couldn't tell you about all of them at once. 448 00:33:55,820 --> 00:33:58,695 Therefore, I wrote them down. 449 00:33:58,695 --> 00:34:01,000 All of the details and rules are stated inside. 450 00:34:01,000 --> 00:34:03,820 Young Official Fan, if you read it, 451 00:34:03,820 --> 00:34:08,230 you won't have any oversights during the spring exam. 452 00:34:08,239 --> 00:34:11,439 I have no way to repay your favor. 453 00:34:17,320 --> 00:34:19,039 - Young Official Fan. - What? 454 00:34:19,039 --> 00:34:21,364 Come here. Go over there. 455 00:34:22,380 --> 00:34:24,180 This pillar is... 456 00:34:27,199 --> 00:34:29,103 Make it straight. 457 00:34:30,239 --> 00:34:32,319 - Official Guo. - Official Guo. 458 00:34:33,040 --> 00:34:36,480 Official Sun, the spring exam is nearing. I'm busy. 459 00:34:36,480 --> 00:34:38,022 Please go ahead. 460 00:34:45,130 --> 00:34:47,693 Official Guo, it must've been tough. 461 00:34:49,960 --> 00:34:51,960 Thank you. 462 00:34:53,679 --> 00:34:58,519 Right now, I'm just looking forward to you establishing a school of thought and publishing your own book. 463 00:34:58,519 --> 00:35:01,399 By then, I'll be content. 464 00:35:01,399 --> 00:35:04,207 If so, thank you, Official Guo. 465 00:35:04,207 --> 00:35:07,442 - Farewell. - Young Official Fan, take care. 466 00:35:20,239 --> 00:35:21,839 How did it go? 467 00:35:22,831 --> 00:35:25,856 Did you not hear us while you were behind me? 468 00:35:25,856 --> 00:35:27,360 Fan Xian is extraordinary. 469 00:35:27,360 --> 00:35:30,519 I dared not eavesdrop on you two, as I was trying to be cautious. 470 00:35:30,519 --> 00:35:31,960 What a shame. 471 00:35:31,960 --> 00:35:36,239 You didn't see the expression on his face when he was touched by my actions. 472 00:35:36,239 --> 00:35:39,739 I almost couldn't bear to do it. 473 00:35:39,739 --> 00:35:42,120 What did you write inside the manual you gave him? 474 00:35:42,120 --> 00:35:47,499 I wrote down all of the rules related to the spring exam. 475 00:35:47,499 --> 00:35:51,480 I cannot make intentional mistakes when it comes to writing. 476 00:35:52,570 --> 00:35:54,780 You did the right thing. 477 00:35:54,780 --> 00:35:58,780 Fan Xian is very cautious. 478 00:35:59,339 --> 00:36:02,499 However, for important events like the spring exam, 479 00:36:02,499 --> 00:36:06,140 there are some rules that shouldn't be stated. 480 00:36:06,140 --> 00:36:10,253 Since they're not supposed to be stated, naturally, I have to leave them blank. 481 00:36:10,253 --> 00:36:13,199 Sir Xie, please relay this message to His Highness. 482 00:36:13,199 --> 00:36:17,679 Since I'm here, I'll definitely make sure Young Official Fan commits taboos during the spring exam. 483 00:36:17,679 --> 00:36:20,410 I dare not guarantee that he'll commit a huge crime, 484 00:36:20,410 --> 00:36:23,540 but I'll make sure all of the scholars stay away from him. 485 00:36:27,260 --> 00:36:31,020 Official Guo, aren't you afraid that you'll offend Prime Minister Lin? 486 00:36:31,679 --> 00:36:34,200 I'm afraid. 487 00:36:37,840 --> 00:36:43,860 However, Prime Minister Lin doesn't have leverage over me. 488 00:36:43,860 --> 00:36:48,239 His Highness said those were just old and discarded ledgers from the past. 489 00:36:48,239 --> 00:36:52,702 He'll visit you and thank you in person once his house arrest has been lifted. 490 00:36:52,702 --> 00:36:56,739 He'll burn all of the useless ledgers as well. 491 00:36:59,239 --> 00:37:02,802 If so, please tell His Highness to enjoy the show. 492 00:37:12,400 --> 00:37:15,650 [Fan Residence] 493 00:37:51,360 --> 00:37:52,400 Is he here? 494 00:37:52,400 --> 00:37:54,559 He's inside. I've made the necessary arrangements. 495 00:37:54,559 --> 00:37:55,719 No one saw him, right? 496 00:37:55,719 --> 00:37:57,679 We avoided all the people in the residence. 497 00:37:57,679 --> 00:38:00,883 Don't worry. No one saw us. 498 00:38:10,480 --> 00:38:12,960 He must be starving. 499 00:38:12,960 --> 00:38:14,600 You're back. 500 00:38:16,239 --> 00:38:17,739 Yes. 501 00:38:18,636 --> 00:38:23,499 This time, my return trip from Northern Qi was a perilous one indeed. 502 00:38:23,499 --> 00:38:26,920 Luckily, Old Guo and I were the ultimate duo. 503 00:38:26,920 --> 00:38:29,783 No matter what happened, we overcame obstacles and employed clever tactics. 504 00:38:29,783 --> 00:38:33,019 That's how we managed to return to the capital in one piece. 505 00:38:33,019 --> 00:38:35,139 You two are close to each other now, huh? 506 00:38:35,139 --> 00:38:38,259 Heroes cherish each other after all. 507 00:38:41,840 --> 00:38:44,920 Young Master, since you've returned to your hometown gloriously, 508 00:38:44,920 --> 00:38:47,880 I have to prepare a welcoming feast for you. Let's discuss what to eat. 509 00:38:47,880 --> 00:38:49,099 - It's my treat. - No. It's my treat. 510 00:38:49,099 --> 00:38:50,639 - It's my treat. - It's my treat. 511 00:38:50,639 --> 00:38:51,979 - Come, Old Wang. - Young Master. 512 00:38:51,979 --> 00:38:54,620 You sound vigorous. 513 00:38:54,620 --> 00:38:56,405 What should we eat? 514 00:38:58,150 --> 00:38:59,759 It's my treat. 515 00:39:03,159 --> 00:39:05,862 This is my diary of infiltration. 516 00:39:05,862 --> 00:39:07,503 Thank you so much. 517 00:39:07,503 --> 00:39:10,480 He said you brought me here to save my father. 518 00:39:10,480 --> 00:39:13,959 Here's the thing. The spring exam is nearing, and I'm the examiner. 519 00:39:13,959 --> 00:39:15,719 What has that got to do with me? 520 00:39:15,719 --> 00:39:17,820 I'm not very clear about many of the taboos. 521 00:39:17,820 --> 00:39:22,144 - Neither am I. - But your father was once the Minister of Rites. 522 00:39:22,144 --> 00:39:24,099 You want my father to help you out? 523 00:39:24,099 --> 00:39:25,780 That's why I brought you back. 524 00:39:25,780 --> 00:39:28,780 Your father can only rest at ease when he sees you. 525 00:39:28,780 --> 00:39:31,039 You planned for the spring exam that early on, huh? 526 00:39:31,039 --> 00:39:33,480 I was already preparing my countermeasures 527 00:39:33,480 --> 00:39:35,559 when Second Prince recommended that I supervise the spring exam. 528 00:39:35,559 --> 00:39:37,562 Now, it seems like it was the perfect timing. 529 00:39:37,562 --> 00:39:39,740 Each of you 530 00:39:39,740 --> 00:39:42,199 - is more malicious than the next. - It's called being meticulous. 531 00:39:42,199 --> 00:39:45,180 Enough. Tell me. How do you plan to rescue my father? 532 00:39:45,180 --> 00:39:48,440 I'll arrange for it. I'll transfer him to the Inspection and Control Bureau's cell in a few days. 533 00:39:48,440 --> 00:39:49,807 If so, will you still be able to rescue him by then? 534 00:39:49,807 --> 00:39:52,907 I'm the inspector there. What do you think? 535 00:39:56,440 --> 00:39:58,494 But there's one thing. 536 00:39:59,199 --> 00:40:02,159 The charges they pressed upon your father for conspiring weren't unfounded. 537 00:40:02,159 --> 00:40:03,642 I can guarantee his survival. 538 00:40:03,642 --> 00:40:07,760 However, there's no way he can be an official again. 539 00:40:07,760 --> 00:40:09,530 I know that. 540 00:40:09,530 --> 00:40:12,550 I'm already grateful that you can guarantee his survival. 541 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,280 I'll tell my father about it. 542 00:40:15,280 --> 00:40:20,182 I'll tell him to explain the rules and details of the spring exam to you. 543 00:40:23,840 --> 00:40:25,199 What is this? 544 00:40:25,199 --> 00:40:27,400 It's a manual written by the current Minister of Rites. 545 00:40:27,400 --> 00:40:29,920 All of the taboos of the spring exam are inside. 546 00:40:29,920 --> 00:40:32,639 - If so, you don't need my father's help. - Quite the opposite. 547 00:40:32,639 --> 00:40:35,799 I need your father to review the manual for me. 548 00:40:39,410 --> 00:40:43,019 Are you afraid that this manual might be a trap for you? 549 00:40:43,019 --> 00:40:47,603 I'm just being cautious here. Your father will determine whether it's a trap or not. 550 00:40:47,603 --> 00:40:48,619 All right. 551 00:40:48,619 --> 00:40:50,100 Let's go, then. Let's rescue my father. 552 00:40:50,100 --> 00:40:51,980 There's no rush. 553 00:40:53,340 --> 00:40:55,140 Sizhe. 554 00:40:56,272 --> 00:40:57,872 Lower your volume. 555 00:40:58,480 --> 00:41:01,220 The trip was a long one. It must've been tough for you two. 556 00:41:01,220 --> 00:41:04,862 You all should rest for a few days. Remember, don't let other people see you. 557 00:41:04,862 --> 00:41:06,720 Of course. 558 00:41:07,559 --> 00:41:08,960 I'm very cautious. 559 00:41:08,960 --> 00:41:10,960 If so, I can rest at ease, then. 560 00:41:10,960 --> 00:41:12,560 Come. 561 00:41:13,639 --> 00:41:17,739 Firstly, welcome home, you two. 562 00:41:25,556 --> 00:41:26,740 Isn't it embarrassing? 563 00:41:26,740 --> 00:41:28,440 Don't you think you two stink? 564 00:41:28,440 --> 00:41:31,599 Why don't you two take a bath? You stink. 565 00:41:31,599 --> 00:41:33,480 - Do I stink? - It's not that bad. 566 00:41:33,480 --> 00:41:35,199 Come. I'll scrub your back for you. Let's go. 567 00:41:35,199 --> 00:41:37,399 Let's hurry. 568 00:41:48,239 --> 00:41:50,840 Why aren't there any guards here? 569 00:41:50,840 --> 00:41:52,940 Isn't it obvious? 570 00:41:54,079 --> 00:41:56,050 This is the cell inside the Ministry of Justice. 571 00:41:56,050 --> 00:41:57,760 Is this place under your jurisdiction as well? 572 00:41:57,763 --> 00:42:00,803 There are still some things I can do here. 573 00:42:00,803 --> 00:42:03,840 Since you're this capable, you shouldn't just deliver his meals to him. 574 00:42:03,840 --> 00:42:05,320 You should rescue him today. 575 00:42:05,320 --> 00:42:08,840 Calm down. Everything will be easier when the transfer is done. 576 00:42:08,840 --> 00:42:10,800 It'll only take a few days. 577 00:42:10,800 --> 00:42:14,319 Don't worry. I won't lie to you this time. 578 00:42:14,319 --> 00:42:16,719 You already lied to me several times. 579 00:42:16,719 --> 00:42:20,480 Young Master Guo, why do I smell something fishy whenever you talk to me? 580 00:42:20,480 --> 00:42:21,980 Fishy? 581 00:42:22,960 --> 00:42:24,542 But I've already taken a bath. 582 00:42:24,542 --> 00:42:26,742 Just shut up. 583 00:42:50,960 --> 00:42:54,259 My son, I'm here to visit you again. 584 00:42:57,599 --> 00:42:59,686 Did she get another son? 585 00:43:01,120 --> 00:43:11,120 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com 586 00:43:12,980 --> 00:43:16,660 "Excuse Me" by Zhou Shen 587 00:43:16,660 --> 00:43:21,760 ♫ The young man raises his face as he moves towards the moon ♫ 588 00:43:24,360 --> 00:43:29,380 ♫ They tease him for his arrogance. How can they be so different? ♫ 589 00:43:31,980 --> 00:43:35,740 ♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫ 590 00:43:35,740 --> 00:43:39,660 ♫ How can it remain unstained? ♫ 591 00:43:39,660 --> 00:43:44,680 ♫ As long as a silver tael has a price, who can still be truly carefree? ♫ 592 00:43:45,800 --> 00:43:48,600 ♫ You are all correct ♫ 593 00:43:48,600 --> 00:43:53,520 ♫ He said to please make way. ♫ 594 00:43:53,520 --> 00:43:56,080 ♫ Let me get drunk ♫ 595 00:43:56,080 --> 00:44:01,200 ♫ and leisurely recite a few chapters of poems ♫ 596 00:44:01,200 --> 00:44:05,340 ♫ Let me wear a white robe and cross the alley of insanity ♫ 597 00:44:05,340 --> 00:44:08,660 ♫ to catch the moonlight in the muddy pond ♫ 598 00:44:08,660 --> 00:44:11,000 ♫ Sir, I hope you will forgive me ♫ 599 00:44:11,000 --> 00:44:16,060 ♫ Your words of advice, I understand but I don't want to pretend ♫ 600 00:44:16,060 --> 00:44:20,390 ♫ Everyone searches for prosperous towns while I search for the moon ♫ 601 00:44:20,390 --> 00:44:22,940 ♫ Why should we travel together? ♫ 602 00:44:22,940 --> 00:44:24,860 ♫ I apologize ♫ 603 00:44:24,860 --> 00:44:26,740 ♫ Excuse me ♫ 604 00:44:26,740 --> 00:44:30,420 ♫ You are you. I am me ♫ 605 00:44:30,420 --> 00:44:32,360 ♫ I apologize ♫ 606 00:44:32,360 --> 00:44:34,220 ♫ Excuse me ♫ 607 00:44:34,220 --> 00:44:38,626 ♫ You are you. I am me ♫ 608 00:44:51,750 --> 00:44:55,450 ♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫ 609 00:44:55,450 --> 00:44:59,300 ♫ Remarkably worldly-wise yet hopelessly romantic ♫ 610 00:44:59,300 --> 00:45:02,390 ♫ Know there's love in your heart ♫ 611 00:45:02,390 --> 00:45:05,150 ♫ Don't ever change ♫ 612 00:45:06,760 --> 00:45:10,560 ♫ They have seen light and darkness ♫ 613 00:45:10,560 --> 00:45:14,210 ♫ And yet retained their innocence ♫ 614 00:45:14,210 --> 00:45:17,306 ♫ Cloaked in moonlight ♫ 615 00:45:17,306 --> 00:45:20,086 ♫ They travelled through the night ♫