1 00:00:07,060 --> 00:00:17,180 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:17,840 --> 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 --> 00:00:41,690 ♫ Could it be both of us are filled with desolation? ♫ 7 00:00:41,690 --> 00:00:45,830 ♫ As flowers bloom and wither ♫ 8 00:00:45,830 --> 00:00:51,180 ♫ May we lead such a life ♫ 9 00:00:52,550 --> 00:00:56,420 ♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫ 10 00:00:56,420 --> 00:01:03,080 ♫ Turning back again, you and I ♫ 11 00:01:05,740 --> 00:01:11,070 ♫ Let's seize the current moment. The weather is warm and nice today ♫ 12 00:01:11,070 --> 00:01:16,400 ♫ Let's go together ♫ 13 00:01:16,400 --> 00:01:21,770 ♫ Even if the snowstorm is ahead of us ♫ 14 00:01:21,770 --> 00:01:26,370 ♫ And dyes our hair white ♫ 15 00:01:26,370 --> 00:01:28,839 [Joy of Life Season 2] 16 00:01:28,839 --> 00:01:30,980 [Adapted from Mao Ni's Joy of Life on Yuewen Group's Qidian platform] 17 00:01:30,980 --> 00:01:34,359 [Episode 19] 18 00:01:34,359 --> 00:01:37,070 You must eat more nicer food. 19 00:01:37,070 --> 00:01:39,550 Do you miss me? 20 00:01:40,480 --> 00:01:43,202 You must take good care of yourself. 21 00:01:43,959 --> 00:01:47,359 Mother, I'm back. 22 00:01:48,959 --> 00:01:51,694 Why are you back during the day? 23 00:01:52,480 --> 00:01:55,020 Can't I come back during the day? 24 00:02:00,150 --> 00:02:03,950 [Memorial Tablet of Fan Sizhe] 25 00:02:05,240 --> 00:02:08,140 This... What's the meaning of this? 26 00:02:20,360 --> 00:02:22,260 Fan Xian? 27 00:02:24,120 --> 00:02:28,579 What? Is it time for me to die? 28 00:02:28,579 --> 00:02:33,280 I wonder what kind of impression you have of me. 29 00:02:37,330 --> 00:02:40,362 Father! I'm back, Father! 30 00:02:46,240 --> 00:02:47,640 You! 31 00:02:48,240 --> 00:02:52,180 You still finally got caught. 32 00:02:52,180 --> 00:02:54,140 Finally? 33 00:02:56,240 --> 00:02:58,930 Ever since you said that you wanted to assassinate Official Fan, 34 00:02:58,930 --> 00:03:03,100 I knew you would end up like this sooner or later. 35 00:03:04,880 --> 00:03:09,980 Thank you for letting my son live, Official Fan. 36 00:03:09,980 --> 00:03:13,700 Father, the assassination is in the past. 37 00:03:13,700 --> 00:03:16,799 I'm now working for him. 38 00:03:21,639 --> 00:03:23,539 I see. 39 00:03:24,460 --> 00:03:28,199 My son is incompetent and ignorant. 40 00:03:28,199 --> 00:03:31,199 Official Fan set aside past grudges and gave him a chance. 41 00:03:31,199 --> 00:03:34,000 You're truly magnanimous. 42 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:36,597 Why don't you two chat over here? 43 00:03:36,597 --> 00:03:38,480 Okay. 44 00:03:39,960 --> 00:03:43,500 Father, I'm very useful. 45 00:03:43,500 --> 00:03:47,080 I've been lurking in the capital of Northern Qi all these days. 46 00:03:47,080 --> 00:03:50,240 Why did you go there? [Guo Youzhi, ex-Minister of Rites] 47 00:03:50,240 --> 00:03:55,399 I was managing the secret scouts and collecting secret reports. 48 00:03:58,199 --> 00:04:00,439 - Really? - It's true, Father. 49 00:04:00,439 --> 00:04:04,859 My infiltration was flawless. 50 00:04:12,520 --> 00:04:15,639 Northern Qi? Is it going to fall? 51 00:04:15,639 --> 00:04:17,600 That's not the case. 52 00:04:17,600 --> 00:04:21,859 Father, seems like you don't trust me. 53 00:04:21,859 --> 00:04:26,422 It's been many years and you still don't know my talents. 54 00:04:30,120 --> 00:04:33,439 Father, what's wrong? 55 00:04:35,170 --> 00:04:37,700 It's not a dream. 56 00:04:44,820 --> 00:04:47,090 I'm also mentally exhausted. 57 00:04:47,090 --> 00:04:49,830 I'm sleeping during the day... 58 00:04:51,917 --> 00:04:53,399 but it's also good. 59 00:04:53,399 --> 00:04:57,982 I'm very happy to be able to see you in my dream. 60 00:05:00,319 --> 00:05:03,820 Mother, you aren't dreaming. 61 00:05:03,820 --> 00:05:06,020 I'm really home. 62 00:05:06,020 --> 00:05:07,800 They better not wake me up right now. 63 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:10,859 Mother, this really isn't a dream. 64 00:05:23,800 --> 00:05:27,739 Mother, why did you slap me? 65 00:05:27,739 --> 00:05:30,319 It doesn't hurt when you're in a dream. Does it hurt? 66 00:05:30,319 --> 00:05:32,019 It does. 67 00:05:36,399 --> 00:05:40,480 Son, you're really back! This is great! 68 00:05:40,480 --> 00:05:44,860 Wait. It's useless to slap me when you're dreaming. Right? 69 00:05:44,860 --> 00:05:46,240 - Let me pinch you. - Don't! Mother, that hurts. 70 00:05:46,240 --> 00:05:48,139 One more time! 71 00:05:48,139 --> 00:05:49,880 - Stop crying. - I'm glad that you're back. 72 00:05:49,880 --> 00:05:52,199 - I'll cook something nice for you. - No need. 73 00:05:52,199 --> 00:05:55,040 Don't let anyone know. I came back secretly. 74 00:05:55,040 --> 00:05:56,920 I see. 75 00:05:58,179 --> 00:06:00,979 Eldest Princess and Second Prince are allies. 76 00:06:00,979 --> 00:06:03,619 This is truly unexpected. 77 00:06:03,619 --> 00:06:07,040 Father, Second Prince has a dispute with Fan Xian. 78 00:06:07,040 --> 00:06:10,139 He'll set him up during the spring exam. 79 00:06:10,139 --> 00:06:11,439 Help him. 80 00:06:11,439 --> 00:06:15,502 He promised to release you immediately after everything's done. 81 00:06:21,330 --> 00:06:23,529 Mr. Guo, what are you doing? 82 00:06:24,770 --> 00:06:28,280 Official Fan, thank you for saving my son. 83 00:06:28,280 --> 00:06:30,979 He's not saving me. He's saving you. 84 00:06:30,979 --> 00:06:32,500 It doesn't matter whether I get out or not. 85 00:06:32,500 --> 00:06:35,110 As long as my son can survive, 86 00:06:35,110 --> 00:06:39,290 I'm willing to sacrifice my life. 87 00:06:40,890 --> 00:06:44,560 I keep my promises. I'll definitely save you. 88 00:06:59,060 --> 00:07:04,060 Official Fan, you just said that Guo Zheng gave you a manual. 89 00:07:04,060 --> 00:07:08,220 May I have a look? 90 00:07:11,350 --> 00:07:14,875 [Detailed Rules of the Spring Exam] 91 00:07:22,240 --> 00:07:24,339 Father, how is it? 92 00:07:24,339 --> 00:07:27,360 Many of the details listed here are correct. 93 00:07:27,360 --> 00:07:31,580 Can Fan Xian complete his task by following this manual? 94 00:07:33,260 --> 00:07:38,939 It doesn't contain the external rules of the spring exam. 95 00:07:43,970 --> 00:07:46,339 They want to harm you. 96 00:07:46,339 --> 00:07:48,600 Who is Guo Zheng working for? 97 00:07:48,600 --> 00:07:52,820 From what I saw in the past, he didn't seem to serve anyone. 98 00:07:52,820 --> 00:07:54,680 His intention is well-hidden. 99 00:07:54,680 --> 00:07:56,439 Father, let's forget about him. 100 00:07:56,439 --> 00:07:58,759 Hurry and tell Young Official Fan about the other rules. 101 00:07:58,759 --> 00:08:01,319 He needs to save you after this. 102 00:08:01,319 --> 00:08:03,299 There's no rush. 103 00:08:03,900 --> 00:08:05,879 I have a question. 104 00:08:05,879 --> 00:08:09,800 Official Fan, how many of your disciples are taking this exam? 105 00:08:09,800 --> 00:08:12,260 I don't have any. 106 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:14,439 Not a single one? 107 00:08:14,439 --> 00:08:16,680 I'm too young to be a chief examiner. 108 00:08:16,680 --> 00:08:18,979 It's good not to have any contact with the candidates. 109 00:08:18,979 --> 00:08:21,519 It will save you from a lot of troubles. 110 00:08:29,399 --> 00:08:33,100 Young Official Fan, are you reminded of something? 111 00:08:35,080 --> 00:08:38,680 I did meet some candidates a few days ago. 112 00:08:40,559 --> 00:08:42,459 Did you only meet them? 113 00:08:42,459 --> 00:08:45,820 We chatted and drank wine. 114 00:08:50,960 --> 00:08:53,875 They are your disciples then. 115 00:08:53,875 --> 00:08:55,559 But they don't know who I am. 116 00:08:55,559 --> 00:08:57,080 That's not important. 117 00:08:57,080 --> 00:09:02,420 To other people, those candidates are already your disciples. 118 00:09:05,930 --> 00:09:08,539 Father, don't bother about whether he has disciples or not. 119 00:09:08,539 --> 00:09:11,559 Master Zhuang Mohan even gave him all his books. 120 00:09:11,559 --> 00:09:14,942 He's part of the literary succession. It's normal for him to have disciples. 121 00:09:14,942 --> 00:09:17,042 Don't interrupt us. 122 00:09:18,630 --> 00:09:21,330 Official Fan, what do you think 123 00:09:21,330 --> 00:09:25,100 the candidates hate the most during an exam? 124 00:09:28,179 --> 00:09:30,559 Cheating for personal gains. 125 00:09:31,220 --> 00:09:35,839 Your disciples are the paths for personal gains. 126 00:09:41,930 --> 00:09:44,562 But Fan Xian doesn't intend to cheat for personal gains. 127 00:09:44,562 --> 00:09:46,500 Why should we worry about it? 128 00:09:46,500 --> 00:09:49,500 Even if he doesn't want to do certain deeds, 129 00:09:49,500 --> 00:09:51,539 other people will help him to do it. 130 00:09:51,539 --> 00:09:53,871 Why are they helping him? 131 00:09:57,290 --> 00:10:01,259 How did you manage to infiltrate Northern Qi? 132 00:10:01,259 --> 00:10:06,340 Father, what has the spring exam to do with Northern Qi? 133 00:10:14,575 --> 00:10:18,450 [Fan Residence] 134 00:10:23,320 --> 00:10:24,440 Aunt. 135 00:10:24,440 --> 00:10:25,443 Sizhe. 136 00:10:25,443 --> 00:10:27,080 Brother. 137 00:10:27,080 --> 00:10:29,259 Are you looking for me? 138 00:10:29,941 --> 00:10:31,919 - What are you doing? - Don't stop me. 139 00:10:31,919 --> 00:10:33,079 - What's going on? - I don't know either. 140 00:10:33,079 --> 00:10:35,599 - Let me go. - Are you fighting with Fan Xian for the family's assets again? 141 00:10:35,599 --> 00:10:37,279 What nonsense are you talking about? 142 00:10:37,279 --> 00:10:39,799 That was a long time ago. We are now a family. 143 00:10:39,799 --> 00:10:41,200 I have a favor to ask of him. 144 00:10:41,200 --> 00:10:42,659 Ask him, don't harm him. 145 00:10:42,659 --> 00:10:44,260 - What do you mean? - What you did just now... 146 00:10:44,260 --> 00:10:45,880 Sizhe is right. You're my elder. 147 00:10:45,880 --> 00:10:48,759 If people see you kneeling in front of me, wouldn't you harm me? 148 00:10:48,759 --> 00:10:51,360 Wait. We are the only ones here. No one saw that. 149 00:10:51,360 --> 00:10:52,680 - I'll do it secretly... - Don't! 150 00:10:52,680 --> 00:10:55,543 I talked too fast, Mother. I can't help it. 151 00:10:55,543 --> 00:10:58,240 Aunt, we're a family. 152 00:10:58,240 --> 00:11:01,440 There's no need to beg me. We can talk inside. 153 00:11:01,440 --> 00:11:04,382 Let's talk inside. Come, Mother. 154 00:11:05,039 --> 00:11:08,524 Here, Aunt. Have some water. 155 00:11:11,220 --> 00:11:12,920 Thank you, Brother. 156 00:11:17,100 --> 00:11:19,713 How should I say it? 157 00:11:19,713 --> 00:11:23,100 Look, I'm getting old. 158 00:11:23,100 --> 00:11:25,480 Aunt, you are forever young. 159 00:11:25,480 --> 00:11:27,759 You're so good at talking. 160 00:11:27,759 --> 00:11:29,799 It would be great if Sizhe was just like you. 161 00:11:29,799 --> 00:11:31,980 He has been mischievous since he was young. 162 00:11:31,980 --> 00:11:34,159 When I see him, I find him very annoying at times 163 00:11:34,159 --> 00:11:37,699 but when I don't see him, I miss him. 164 00:11:37,699 --> 00:11:40,799 I wonder if I owed him in my past life. 165 00:11:40,799 --> 00:11:43,440 Aunt, you are trying to say... 166 00:11:46,559 --> 00:11:48,999 Can you not send him to Northern Qi again? 167 00:11:50,730 --> 00:11:55,359 Aunt, don't worry. Now that Sizhe's back, I don't intend to let him leave again. 168 00:11:55,359 --> 00:11:58,160 - Really? - You haven't even asked me. 169 00:11:58,160 --> 00:11:59,503 I want to go to Northern Qi. 170 00:11:59,503 --> 00:12:03,462 No. Fan Xian said you don't need to go there again. 171 00:12:03,462 --> 00:12:06,260 He didn't tell me to go. I want to go. 172 00:12:06,260 --> 00:12:07,519 Why? 173 00:12:07,519 --> 00:12:10,220 I learned a lot from my trip to Northern Qi. 174 00:12:10,220 --> 00:12:12,160 Although it was dangerous and rather tough... 175 00:12:12,160 --> 00:12:15,080 - You shouldn't go then. - Mother, let me finish talking. 176 00:12:15,080 --> 00:12:18,300 I found the meaning in my life. 177 00:12:18,300 --> 00:12:20,419 I have always lived in the capital. 178 00:12:20,419 --> 00:12:22,939 Yes, it's safe. I don't need to worry about food and drinks 179 00:12:22,939 --> 00:12:27,177 but I was eating, drinking, and having fun daily. What's the point of living? 180 00:12:27,177 --> 00:12:30,699 When I went to Northern Qi, I felt useful as a person. 181 00:12:30,699 --> 00:12:33,930 Although I only slightly helped the Qing Empire, 182 00:12:33,930 --> 00:12:35,930 I think that's enough. 183 00:12:36,419 --> 00:12:38,290 I don't want to go back 184 00:12:38,290 --> 00:12:41,540 to that idle Fan Sizhe that no one cares about again. 185 00:12:42,676 --> 00:12:47,159 Are you still going to Northern Qi? What will you do there? 186 00:12:51,039 --> 00:12:53,039 I'll go over and tell you. 187 00:12:55,240 --> 00:12:56,640 Brother, 188 00:12:57,680 --> 00:13:00,940 I heard you're going to do business with Northern Qi after taking over the Imperial Treasury. 189 00:13:00,940 --> 00:13:02,883 That's true. 190 00:13:03,600 --> 00:13:06,200 Have you decided on a manager? 191 00:13:06,200 --> 00:13:07,363 Not yet. 192 00:13:07,363 --> 00:13:09,283 I thought of one for you. 193 00:13:12,279 --> 00:13:14,859 Why do you want to take this path? 194 00:13:14,859 --> 00:13:16,170 I'm from the Qing Empire. 195 00:13:16,170 --> 00:13:18,640 I'm contributing to my own country. 196 00:13:18,640 --> 00:13:20,279 Any other reasons? 197 00:13:21,039 --> 00:13:24,620 I also want to make some profits. 198 00:13:24,620 --> 00:13:27,080 I want to make some money. 199 00:13:27,080 --> 00:13:28,770 Let me ask you, then. 200 00:13:28,770 --> 00:13:30,570 Why should I choose you? 201 00:13:30,579 --> 00:13:33,279 Why wouldn't you choose me? We should be united as brothers. 202 00:13:33,279 --> 00:13:35,159 With our relationship, would you be at ease leaving it to someone else? 203 00:13:35,159 --> 00:13:37,060 Anyway, I don't need to worry if I leave it to you. 204 00:13:37,060 --> 00:13:39,380 Most importantly, it depends on whether your mother agrees. 205 00:13:39,380 --> 00:13:41,080 Mother. 206 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:48,380 When do you plan to leave? 207 00:13:48,380 --> 00:13:50,540 You give your consent? 208 00:13:50,540 --> 00:13:52,280 I want to see you grow up, too. 209 00:13:52,280 --> 00:13:55,728 All right. I'll pack my belongings and depart tomorrow morning. 210 00:13:55,728 --> 00:13:57,059 There's no rush. 211 00:13:57,059 --> 00:13:59,620 I'll hold my wedding after the spring exam. 212 00:13:59,620 --> 00:14:01,340 You should attend it before leaving. 213 00:14:01,340 --> 00:14:04,822 All right. That's great. When's the spring exam? 214 00:14:05,480 --> 00:14:06,720 - This is bad. - I'm nervous. 215 00:14:06,720 --> 00:14:07,960 I didn't sleep well last night. 216 00:14:07,960 --> 00:14:09,940 Your snoring was louder than firecrackers. 217 00:14:09,940 --> 00:14:12,000 I'm the one who didn't sleep well instead. 218 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:15,600 Brother Hou, I think I've reached a certain stage. 219 00:14:15,600 --> 00:14:17,870 When I was home, I could memorize all the books 220 00:14:17,870 --> 00:14:19,480 but I forgot half of them on my way here. 221 00:14:19,480 --> 00:14:21,560 Now that I'm here, I forgot everything. 222 00:14:21,560 --> 00:14:24,240 Sober up! The exam is nearing. 223 00:14:24,240 --> 00:14:25,380 Where's Cheng Jialin? 224 00:14:25,380 --> 00:14:28,000 He said he was going to buy some flatbreads and told us to go first. 225 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:30,300 - Be careful! - Be careful! 226 00:14:30,300 --> 00:14:32,860 There are so many people here. 227 00:14:32,860 --> 00:14:36,040 Thousands of carp compete to leap over the Dragon's Gate! 228 00:14:36,040 --> 00:14:37,550 This final path 229 00:14:37,550 --> 00:14:40,820 represents the hopes of all scholars in the kingdom! 230 00:14:40,820 --> 00:14:42,200 Sorry about that. 231 00:14:42,200 --> 00:14:43,800 Come here. 232 00:14:43,800 --> 00:14:46,080 Brother Hou, I think you slept rather well. 233 00:14:46,080 --> 00:14:48,042 You still have the energy to shout. 234 00:14:48,042 --> 00:14:51,443 All the squeezing is giving me energy. 235 00:14:52,559 --> 00:14:54,359 Be careful. 236 00:14:57,519 --> 00:14:59,019 Sorry. 237 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:06,000 [Spring Exam Courtyard] 238 00:15:18,080 --> 00:15:19,980 Young Official Fan. 239 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:24,082 - Minister Guo, why are you here? - It's almost time. 240 00:15:24,082 --> 00:15:26,799 The candidates are about to enter. It's been tough on them. 241 00:15:26,799 --> 00:15:29,380 They studied all their lives just for these three days. 242 00:15:29,380 --> 00:15:32,340 They can't leave the venue for the next three days. 243 00:15:32,340 --> 00:15:35,480 That's why they brought blankets and food. 244 00:15:35,480 --> 00:15:36,459 It's very tough, too. 245 00:15:36,459 --> 00:15:38,140 Many items are being brought here. 246 00:15:38,140 --> 00:15:40,020 This means there are more opportunities to smuggle cheat sheets. 247 00:15:40,020 --> 00:15:44,140 Young Official Fan, you're in charge of checking the candidates's admissions. 248 00:15:44,140 --> 00:15:46,100 This first hurdle is of utmost importance. 249 00:15:46,100 --> 00:15:47,679 I'm quite worried about it. 250 00:15:47,679 --> 00:15:50,939 I'm here to check that you won't overlook any mistakes while in haste. 251 00:15:50,939 --> 00:15:54,340 Minister Guo, you're a great person. 252 00:15:55,480 --> 00:15:59,080 It's only natural to nurture the younger generations. 253 00:16:01,120 --> 00:16:03,160 You're getting your portrait drawn again? 254 00:16:04,240 --> 00:16:05,702 Time is running out. 255 00:16:05,702 --> 00:16:08,602 I need to get it drawn as soon as possible. 256 00:16:11,279 --> 00:16:13,200 Don't worry, I've checked this. 257 00:16:13,200 --> 00:16:15,960 It's not against the law and doesn't break the rules, too. 258 00:16:15,960 --> 00:16:17,440 Minister Guo, you really obey the rules. 259 00:16:17,440 --> 00:16:20,902 I'm a scholar. I know what's right and wrong. 260 00:16:21,450 --> 00:16:24,139 Sir, this is... 261 00:16:25,159 --> 00:16:27,540 A daily work record. 262 00:16:28,879 --> 00:16:31,480 Minister Guo, you should pose like this. 263 00:16:31,480 --> 00:16:33,320 - It shows more power. - Is that so? 264 00:16:33,320 --> 00:16:34,620 It's more powerful. 265 00:16:34,620 --> 00:16:37,560 Emotion! Emotions are important. 266 00:16:51,600 --> 00:16:55,000 Look at the time. Why aren't the candidates here yet? 267 00:16:55,519 --> 00:16:57,519 Young Official Fan, you may not know. 268 00:16:57,519 --> 00:16:59,440 According to the established customs, 269 00:16:59,440 --> 00:17:03,440 the candidates are now crossing the bridge of the Dragon's Gate. 270 00:17:03,440 --> 00:17:05,340 Dragon's Gate Bridge? 271 00:17:11,240 --> 00:17:13,559 We are here! 272 00:17:14,480 --> 00:17:18,560 We are here! 273 00:17:18,560 --> 00:17:22,500 We are here! 274 00:17:43,000 --> 00:17:47,300 - We've arrived! - We've arrived! 275 00:17:56,440 --> 00:17:59,119 - There are so many people here. - That's right. 276 00:18:17,039 --> 00:18:18,639 Here they come. 277 00:18:31,970 --> 00:18:34,900 Good morning, everyone. I'm Fan Xian. 278 00:18:34,900 --> 00:18:36,680 That's Young Fan Xian, the Immortal Poet. 279 00:18:36,680 --> 00:18:38,643 He's the future grandmaster of the literary world. 280 00:18:38,643 --> 00:18:40,043 That's right. 281 00:18:40,928 --> 00:18:43,227 Let me take a look. 282 00:18:43,227 --> 00:18:46,599 - That's the grandmaster of the literary world. - It's rare to see him. 283 00:18:47,970 --> 00:18:50,983 - Today's the spring exam. - That's right. 284 00:18:50,983 --> 00:18:53,559 I have some wishes for you. 285 00:18:53,559 --> 00:18:57,000 May you hold the golden key to the treasury of wisdom with a mind full of ten thousand books, 286 00:18:57,000 --> 00:18:59,763 wear the halo of confidence, ride the skateboard of good fortune, 287 00:18:59,763 --> 00:19:02,459 set sail to greater heights... 288 00:19:02,459 --> 00:19:05,480 set sail to the shore of success in the spring exam. 289 00:19:05,480 --> 00:19:08,539 Do your best! Rise up! 290 00:19:10,410 --> 00:19:12,350 Now that I'm done with the well-wishes, 291 00:19:12,350 --> 00:19:16,230 I have something unpleasant to say as well. 292 00:19:17,650 --> 00:19:22,359 I'm in charge of checking the candidates's admissions for this spring exam. 293 00:19:22,359 --> 00:19:25,880 If you have brought anything you shouldn't have, 294 00:19:25,880 --> 00:19:29,139 please leave them here before entering the courtyard. 295 00:19:29,139 --> 00:19:31,310 Whoever is caught with such items after entering the courtyard, 296 00:19:31,310 --> 00:19:33,259 will be disqualified from the spring exam. 297 00:19:33,259 --> 00:19:35,999 There's no room for negotiation. 298 00:19:35,999 --> 00:19:39,319 I implore everyone. 299 00:19:41,300 --> 00:19:42,799 Young Official Fan gave us the message. 300 00:19:42,799 --> 00:19:45,179 We cannot bring cheat sheets into the exam courtyard. 301 00:19:48,240 --> 00:19:50,879 That's right. It'll affect our future. 302 00:19:50,879 --> 00:19:53,100 Let's take them out. 303 00:20:13,475 --> 00:20:18,400 [Zhang Shenglin] 304 00:20:21,599 --> 00:20:23,399 Go in. 305 00:20:23,399 --> 00:20:25,739 Queue over there. One at a time. 306 00:20:25,739 --> 00:20:28,240 Get ready the documents for checking your identity. 307 00:20:28,240 --> 00:20:29,839 All right. 308 00:20:29,839 --> 00:20:32,520 This is yours. Here you go. 309 00:20:32,520 --> 00:20:35,460 Next. Over here. 310 00:20:36,250 --> 00:20:38,259 Queue over here. 311 00:20:39,773 --> 00:20:41,839 - Who brought the cheat sheets? - All right. Take them out now. 312 00:20:41,839 --> 00:20:43,322 It'll be terrible if they find out. 313 00:20:43,322 --> 00:20:45,300 You, show me your bag. 314 00:20:45,300 --> 00:20:47,519 Minister Guo, why do you keep standing? 315 00:20:47,519 --> 00:20:49,920 - Get a chair for him. - No need. 316 00:20:49,920 --> 00:20:52,640 He needs to draw another portrait if I change my pose. 317 00:20:52,640 --> 00:20:54,340 One at a time. 318 00:20:55,759 --> 00:20:58,499 Young Official Fan, continue with your work. I'm leaving after taking a look. 319 00:20:58,499 --> 00:21:00,279 You've worked hard, Minister Guo. 320 00:21:00,279 --> 00:21:01,599 It's my duty. 321 00:21:01,599 --> 00:21:03,559 Be diligent and check everything thoroughly. 322 00:21:03,559 --> 00:21:04,799 Okay. 323 00:21:04,799 --> 00:21:06,699 Okay. Next. 324 00:21:08,119 --> 00:21:09,740 Keep this safe. You may go. 325 00:21:10,400 --> 00:21:12,039 Come and queue up. 326 00:21:12,039 --> 00:21:13,759 Where are Jichang and Jialin? 327 00:21:13,759 --> 00:21:16,079 I think they're in front. They won't get lost. 328 00:21:16,079 --> 00:21:17,640 Let's go inside. 329 00:21:17,640 --> 00:21:20,159 Why don't I see Young Official Fan? 330 00:21:20,851 --> 00:21:22,451 Next. 331 00:21:22,451 --> 00:21:25,423 - Coming. - Come. Leave your items here. 332 00:21:28,410 --> 00:21:30,919 Someone even brought cheat sheets. 333 00:21:34,920 --> 00:21:38,503 Are we late? We don't see Young Official Fan. 334 00:21:39,119 --> 00:21:41,299 We'll see him once we enter the courtyard. 335 00:21:44,839 --> 00:21:47,380 Sir, I know my mistake now! 336 00:21:47,380 --> 00:21:50,119 - Sir! - Quick! 337 00:21:50,119 --> 00:21:52,960 - Leave! - Sir, I know my mistake now! 338 00:21:52,960 --> 00:21:54,319 Sir! 339 00:21:54,319 --> 00:21:56,839 Sir, I know my mistake now! 340 00:21:56,839 --> 00:21:58,900 Sir! 341 00:21:58,900 --> 00:22:01,400 Another candidate who smuggled cheat sheets into the exam courtyard. 342 00:22:01,400 --> 00:22:03,680 Shameless fool. You deserve it. 343 00:22:03,680 --> 00:22:06,039 Wasted time in studying. 344 00:22:06,039 --> 00:22:07,319 It'll be our turn soon. 345 00:22:07,319 --> 00:22:10,079 I heard that Young Official Fan will personally check our items. 346 00:22:10,079 --> 00:22:14,219 He's the Immortal Poet. I wonder what he looks like. 347 00:22:14,839 --> 00:22:19,500 Give me another chance, Sir! 348 00:22:19,500 --> 00:22:22,600 I know my mistake now! 349 00:22:23,599 --> 00:22:25,199 Turn around. 350 00:22:28,039 --> 00:22:29,939 Okay. Over here. 351 00:22:30,459 --> 00:22:32,559 Leave your blanket here. 352 00:22:37,300 --> 00:22:39,259 - Move forward. - Sir, may I ask? 353 00:22:39,259 --> 00:22:42,180 Who's that person sitting over there? 354 00:22:42,180 --> 00:22:45,366 You don't even recognize Official Fan Xian? 355 00:22:45,860 --> 00:22:49,003 - He's Fan Xian?! - Don't raise your voice. 356 00:22:49,003 --> 00:22:49,820 Turn around. 357 00:22:49,820 --> 00:22:53,521 Are my eyes blurry? Isn't he the guy who chatted with us? 358 00:22:53,521 --> 00:22:56,065 He's actually the Immortal Poet? 359 00:23:00,060 --> 00:23:02,559 It's him indeed. 360 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:09,100 [Yang Wanli] 361 00:23:10,620 --> 00:23:11,939 Go now. 362 00:23:11,939 --> 00:23:13,539 Next. 363 00:23:28,480 --> 00:23:30,380 What is this? 364 00:23:30,380 --> 00:23:32,119 Vegetable flatbread. 365 00:23:41,259 --> 00:23:43,799 Sir, there's a note inside. 366 00:23:43,799 --> 00:23:45,340 How can this be? 367 00:23:45,340 --> 00:23:47,340 Go over there! 368 00:23:47,340 --> 00:23:49,380 I didn't bring any cheat sheets. 369 00:24:01,699 --> 00:24:03,899 What is this? 370 00:24:03,899 --> 00:24:06,359 He's rather bold. He doesn't want to take the exam? 371 00:24:06,359 --> 00:24:07,859 Sir, 372 00:24:08,720 --> 00:24:10,899 I'm unaware of this. 373 00:24:11,419 --> 00:24:14,239 I really... I really don't know anything about this. 374 00:24:14,239 --> 00:24:16,279 I can testify for him! Brother Yang is an extraordinary talent! 375 00:24:16,279 --> 00:24:17,939 He will never commit such a despicable act! 376 00:24:17,939 --> 00:24:20,780 What's your name? Where are you from? 377 00:24:20,780 --> 00:24:23,820 I'm Yang Wanli from Quanzhou. 378 00:24:23,820 --> 00:24:25,620 Yang Wanli? 379 00:24:26,179 --> 00:24:27,779 That's right. 380 00:24:30,499 --> 00:24:32,299 Young Official Fan, 381 00:24:33,839 --> 00:24:36,200 isn't he your disciple? 382 00:24:36,200 --> 00:24:38,279 Fan Xian met them before? 383 00:24:38,279 --> 00:24:40,079 Seems like these four 384 00:24:40,079 --> 00:24:42,760 are regarded highly by Fan Xian. [Cheng Jialin, Yang Wanli, Hou Jichang, Shi Chanli] 385 00:24:42,760 --> 00:24:45,179 We'll start with them. 386 00:24:45,960 --> 00:24:47,664 Take down these four candidates. 387 00:24:48,939 --> 00:24:51,459 This is too extreme. 388 00:24:51,459 --> 00:24:53,100 Pick one. 389 00:24:58,319 --> 00:24:59,919 Yang Wanli, then. 390 00:25:01,540 --> 00:25:03,559 Young Official Fan's... 391 00:25:03,559 --> 00:25:05,559 I'm not! 392 00:25:06,179 --> 00:25:09,020 What should we do? 393 00:25:15,459 --> 00:25:17,699 In my opinion, 394 00:25:19,575 --> 00:25:22,380 - the spring exam should be clean. - It must be clean. 395 00:25:22,380 --> 00:25:25,880 If so, should we follow the rules? 396 00:25:30,900 --> 00:25:33,239 - All right. - Okay. 397 00:25:34,480 --> 00:25:37,799 Revoke the qualifications of Yang Wanli, a candidate from Quanzhou. 398 00:25:37,799 --> 00:25:38,880 Kick him out of here. 399 00:25:38,880 --> 00:25:41,000 Ministry of Rites, record this. He can never take the exam again! 400 00:25:41,000 --> 00:25:42,240 I didn't prepare this! 401 00:25:42,240 --> 00:25:44,780 I didn't prepare this! I didn't! 402 00:25:44,780 --> 00:25:46,920 I didn't prepare this! 403 00:25:46,920 --> 00:25:49,160 Minister Guo, please pardon me! 404 00:25:51,219 --> 00:25:52,919 Pardon you for what? 405 00:25:52,919 --> 00:25:57,459 Minister Guo, it was I who secretly stuffed the note in there. 406 00:26:00,119 --> 00:26:02,419 You stuffed the note in there? 407 00:26:02,419 --> 00:26:05,322 - That's right. - Why? 408 00:26:06,419 --> 00:26:10,039 I couldn't study when I was young. I don't have any future and felt it was unfair. 409 00:26:10,039 --> 00:26:12,160 I only wanted to play a prank on a candidate. 410 00:26:12,160 --> 00:26:13,780 Prank? 411 00:26:13,780 --> 00:26:14,979 You wanted to play a trick on him? 412 00:26:14,979 --> 00:26:16,499 I'm evil and devious. 413 00:26:16,499 --> 00:26:18,880 Why did you confess to your crime? 414 00:26:18,880 --> 00:26:21,260 Seeing how pitiful he is, 415 00:26:21,960 --> 00:26:23,179 I suddenly found my conscience. 416 00:26:23,179 --> 00:26:25,140 Isn't this pure nonsense? 417 00:26:25,140 --> 00:26:28,400 Minister Guo, every single word is true. 418 00:26:28,400 --> 00:26:29,880 Who would believe this? 419 00:26:29,880 --> 00:26:33,279 Minister Guo, don't be angry. 420 00:26:33,279 --> 00:26:36,683 You're not young anymore. You'll ruin your health. 421 00:26:40,599 --> 00:26:42,180 - I'm ashamed. - Shut up for now. 422 00:26:42,180 --> 00:26:43,819 All right. 423 00:26:44,960 --> 00:26:48,039 Young Official Fan, Brother Yang is not that kind of person. 424 00:26:48,700 --> 00:26:52,939 Minister Guo, I really don't understand the rules of Ministry of Rites. 425 00:26:52,939 --> 00:26:55,300 - May I ask you something? - Go ahead. 426 00:26:55,300 --> 00:26:58,440 You just said that you wanted to kick him out 427 00:26:58,440 --> 00:27:01,040 - and wanted Ministry of Rites to record it. Right? - Indeed. 428 00:27:01,659 --> 00:27:03,880 If so, that's quite a harsh punishment. 429 00:27:03,880 --> 00:27:06,130 What crime did he commit? 430 00:27:06,139 --> 00:27:08,939 He smuggled in a cheat sheet. He lacks morals. 431 00:27:08,939 --> 00:27:11,696 - Where's the cheat sheet? - This... 432 00:27:11,696 --> 00:27:14,680 - Young Official Fan, everyone publicly witnessed it. - I did that. 433 00:27:14,680 --> 00:27:16,000 - Shut up. - All right. 434 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,419 Are you referring to this? 435 00:27:17,419 --> 00:27:19,459 If you want to press charges, this is considered evidence. 436 00:27:19,459 --> 00:27:22,260 Why don't we open it and check the evidence? 437 00:27:22,260 --> 00:27:24,979 Of course, we must. 438 00:27:24,979 --> 00:27:30,340 I want to see what's written on it too. 439 00:27:33,060 --> 00:27:34,960 Meat flatbread, two coins for each. 440 00:27:34,960 --> 00:27:36,939 Flatbread, half a coin per piece. 441 00:27:36,939 --> 00:27:39,039 Vegetable flatbread... 442 00:27:40,540 --> 00:27:42,900 These are just prices of flatbreads. 443 00:27:42,900 --> 00:27:47,100 Are the prices of flatbreads set by the sages, too? 444 00:27:47,100 --> 00:27:49,473 I thought it was a cheat sheet. 445 00:27:52,359 --> 00:27:54,960 The list is quite complete. They also sell preserved vegetables. 446 00:27:54,960 --> 00:27:56,219 This is... 447 00:27:56,219 --> 00:27:58,799 Since it's just a price list, why did you hide it in the basket? 448 00:27:58,799 --> 00:28:00,003 What's inside the basket? 449 00:28:00,003 --> 00:28:02,142 Vegetable flatbread... 450 00:28:05,599 --> 00:28:10,619 Is it possible that the shopkeeper put it there by accident? 451 00:28:12,259 --> 00:28:14,659 Or perhaps, I remembered it wrongly. 452 00:28:14,659 --> 00:28:20,580 The sages indeed said a flatbread costs two coins per piece in the ancient record. 453 00:28:20,580 --> 00:28:23,180 Minister Guo, why don't you check it? 454 00:28:29,942 --> 00:28:33,162 Don't eat greasy food the next three days. 455 00:28:33,162 --> 00:28:35,760 You should have plain flatbread. 456 00:28:37,400 --> 00:28:40,280 I've received your guidance. 457 00:28:40,280 --> 00:28:42,699 Go in now. Go now. 458 00:28:42,699 --> 00:28:45,242 - Let's go. - Let's go! 459 00:28:52,817 --> 00:28:54,000 What's wrong with you? 460 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,699 Sir, I was confused from sleeping too much. 461 00:28:55,699 --> 00:28:58,219 Nonsense! Checking candidates for the spring exam is a major task! 462 00:28:58,219 --> 00:29:01,383 - I'll deduct your salary for one month! - I accept my punishment. 463 00:29:02,580 --> 00:29:05,160 Minister Guo, what do you think? 464 00:29:05,160 --> 00:29:09,459 Young Official Fan, you took trouble for this. 465 00:29:09,459 --> 00:29:11,799 I still need to check the exam papers. 466 00:29:11,799 --> 00:29:13,319 I'm exhausted. 467 00:29:13,319 --> 00:29:15,759 I don't have time to be idle. I don't. 468 00:29:15,759 --> 00:29:17,440 Minister Guo, you have worked hard. 469 00:29:17,440 --> 00:29:20,020 Minister Guo, take care. 470 00:29:39,860 --> 00:29:44,163 - Who taught you that? - Sir, I serve Prime Minister Lin. 471 00:29:45,459 --> 00:29:49,039 It was Prime Minister Lin's idea. If there were any problems during the exam, I'd answer for it. 472 00:29:49,039 --> 00:29:50,502 What about your life? 473 00:29:50,502 --> 00:29:52,302 This is my duty. 474 00:29:54,659 --> 00:29:57,060 Go back and tell Uncle 475 00:29:57,060 --> 00:29:59,340 that I appreciate his protection. 476 00:29:59,340 --> 00:30:02,359 I'll handle the spring exam on my own. 477 00:30:15,419 --> 00:30:20,419 Sir, among the four candidates that Deng Ziyue was secretly protecting, 478 00:30:20,419 --> 00:30:22,380 Yang Wanli was the only one who had the cheat sheet stuffed inside the flatbreads. 479 00:30:22,380 --> 00:30:23,939 Who did it? 480 00:30:23,939 --> 00:30:25,400 Xie Bi'an. 481 00:30:25,400 --> 00:30:29,808 I was right. Guo Zheng belongs to Second Prince's faction. 482 00:30:30,499 --> 00:30:33,899 All the squeezing is giving me energy. 483 00:30:33,899 --> 00:30:36,100 Stop squeezing! 484 00:30:39,979 --> 00:30:41,459 Sorry about that! 485 00:30:41,459 --> 00:30:42,602 Stop squeezing! 486 00:30:42,602 --> 00:30:44,370 Be careful! 487 00:30:44,902 --> 00:30:48,219 Guo Zheng's method was rather vicious. 488 00:30:48,219 --> 00:30:50,540 This is only the beginning. 489 00:30:50,540 --> 00:30:52,250 There are three days. 490 00:30:52,250 --> 00:30:56,140 Let's have some fun with Minister Guo. 491 00:31:26,559 --> 00:31:31,259 Everyone, the exam not only tests your knowledge, 492 00:31:31,259 --> 00:31:32,900 it's also a test of your character. 493 00:31:32,900 --> 00:31:36,280 I wish everyone a promising future. 494 00:31:36,280 --> 00:31:40,380 I also advise you to behave yourselves. 495 00:31:54,440 --> 00:31:56,540 It's time. 496 00:32:48,680 --> 00:32:50,630 [Spring exam serial number] 497 00:32:59,630 --> 00:33:00,880 [Spring exam serial number] 498 00:33:03,725 --> 00:33:06,075 [Spring exam serial number] 499 00:33:47,820 --> 00:33:49,720 Where's Cheng Jialin? 500 00:33:49,720 --> 00:33:51,628 He's in Compartment Two in East Section. 501 00:33:55,480 --> 00:33:57,180 Stop. 502 00:34:00,200 --> 00:34:04,360 - What are you doing? - Sir, we are to distribute the candles. 503 00:34:18,159 --> 00:34:23,360 Young Official Fan has a great reputation and is powerful. 504 00:34:23,360 --> 00:34:27,919 Trivial affairs won't affect you. 505 00:34:27,919 --> 00:34:32,363 If they want to ruin your reputation, they must cause big trouble. 506 00:34:32,363 --> 00:34:37,160 And the first trouble will be fire. 507 00:34:37,730 --> 00:34:42,079 The Ministry of Rites will distribute candles to all candidates. 508 00:34:42,079 --> 00:34:47,159 In terms of responsibility, this must be handled by you. 509 00:34:47,159 --> 00:34:49,579 All the candidates are cramped together. 510 00:34:49,579 --> 00:34:53,520 If they tamper with the candles, what do you think will happen? 511 00:34:54,670 --> 00:34:55,880 A fire will start. 512 00:34:55,880 --> 00:34:58,059 What if thousands of compartments are on fire at the same time? 513 00:34:58,059 --> 00:35:01,180 It may turn into a tragedy. 514 00:35:01,180 --> 00:35:04,020 If they want to ruin your future, 515 00:35:04,020 --> 00:35:06,960 they will use this tactic. 516 00:35:06,960 --> 00:35:08,483 I smell kerosene. 517 00:35:08,483 --> 00:35:10,576 Don't distribute them for now. 518 00:35:10,576 --> 00:35:12,362 Don't distribute them. 519 00:35:13,480 --> 00:35:18,722 Fire prevention is extremely important in the inspection of the exam courtyard. 520 00:35:19,352 --> 00:35:24,280 Guo Zheng didn't place any importance on this in the manual. 521 00:35:24,280 --> 00:35:29,200 I'm guessing this is the trap he's setting up for you. 522 00:35:41,490 --> 00:35:43,859 There is kerosene here, too. 523 00:35:48,930 --> 00:35:52,560 Sir, even if the candles are mixed with kerosene, 524 00:35:52,560 --> 00:35:56,000 they'll only produce some sparks when they're lit. 525 00:35:56,000 --> 00:36:00,019 Such sparks shouldn't cause any major fire. 526 00:36:00,019 --> 00:36:01,159 You're wrong. 527 00:36:01,159 --> 00:36:04,879 What if the candidates don't watch the candles when they're resting? 528 00:36:04,879 --> 00:36:06,559 You do have a point. 529 00:36:06,559 --> 00:36:09,440 Think about it. Why do the candidates need the candles? 530 00:36:09,440 --> 00:36:12,119 Of course, it's because the exam courtyard is dark. 531 00:36:12,119 --> 00:36:16,079 They use the candles to illuminate their exam papers. 532 00:36:16,079 --> 00:36:18,622 That's right. The fire doesn't need to be huge. 533 00:36:18,622 --> 00:36:22,002 Isn't it a big problem if the exam papers are burned? 534 00:36:22,002 --> 00:36:24,639 That's a major problem indeed! 535 00:36:24,639 --> 00:36:27,983 Did you hear that? This batch of candles is unusable. 536 00:36:27,983 --> 00:36:32,680 Sir, where can we get that many candles now? 537 00:36:53,180 --> 00:36:58,419 Inspection and Control Bureau will supply the exam courtyard with candles for these three days. 538 00:36:58,419 --> 00:37:01,560 Also, 539 00:37:01,560 --> 00:37:05,640 deliver this to Minister Guo. 540 00:37:10,130 --> 00:37:12,039 Thank you. 541 00:37:25,150 --> 00:37:27,399 Inventory record book? What's the meaning of this? [Note to Minister Guo on supply of candles for three days] 542 00:37:27,399 --> 00:37:29,320 The man from the Inspection and Control Bureau said... 543 00:37:29,320 --> 00:37:34,300 The Inspection and Control Bureau is supplying candles to the candidates. 544 00:37:34,300 --> 00:37:37,699 We're doing a good deed. 545 00:37:37,699 --> 00:37:40,120 However, talking about business... 546 00:37:40,120 --> 00:37:44,840 No... talking about matters of the officials, 547 00:37:44,840 --> 00:37:48,519 it's most important to obey the rules. 548 00:37:48,519 --> 00:37:52,100 The Ministry of Rites was supposed to manage the exam. 549 00:37:52,100 --> 00:37:56,579 The cost of these candles should also be borne by the Ministry of Rites. 550 00:37:56,579 --> 00:38:00,760 Of course, since we're doing a good deed, 551 00:38:00,760 --> 00:38:04,679 we can give you a ten percent discount on the candles. 552 00:38:04,679 --> 00:38:08,383 What's this about matters of the officials? What kind of phrase is that? 553 00:38:08,383 --> 00:38:11,239 And why is the Inspection and Control Bureau intervening with the supply of candles? 554 00:38:11,239 --> 00:38:13,579 Didn't we prepare the candles? 555 00:38:13,579 --> 00:38:15,780 Young Official Fan also relayed a message. 556 00:38:15,780 --> 00:38:18,880 Minister Guo, I was suddenly inspired for the past few days. 557 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:21,800 I did a divination. Guess what? 558 00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:24,360 It predicted a fire scourge. It's inauspicious. 559 00:38:24,360 --> 00:38:26,760 Hence, I thought I should 560 00:38:26,760 --> 00:38:29,000 replace all the candles with those from the Inspection and Control Bureau. 561 00:38:29,000 --> 00:38:32,400 If anything happens, I'll bear the responsibilities. 562 00:38:32,400 --> 00:38:34,920 Of course, if you're unwilling, 563 00:38:34,920 --> 00:38:37,619 we can check the candles from your ministry again. 564 00:38:37,619 --> 00:38:39,880 If nothing's wrong with them, we can use them again. 565 00:38:39,880 --> 00:38:41,780 What do you think? 566 00:38:41,780 --> 00:38:45,900 This divination is rather ridiculous. 567 00:38:45,900 --> 00:38:48,519 Besides, people usually say it's a blood scourge. 568 00:38:48,519 --> 00:38:50,220 Is there such a thing as fire scourge? 569 00:38:50,220 --> 00:38:55,559 Sir, why don't we follow Young Official Fan's instructions and check our candles again? 570 00:38:55,559 --> 00:38:59,080 Young Official Fan is also concerned about the country's affairs. 571 00:38:59,080 --> 00:39:01,599 The intention is good. 572 00:39:01,599 --> 00:39:05,840 It's fine to use the candles provided by them. 573 00:39:05,840 --> 00:39:08,599 But we even have to pay for them. 574 00:39:08,599 --> 00:39:10,839 Just pay for them. 575 00:39:10,839 --> 00:39:12,579 Wait. 576 00:39:16,970 --> 00:39:19,800 Didn't they agree to give us a ten percent discount? 577 00:39:19,800 --> 00:39:22,280 Why is it more expensive than its original price? 578 00:39:22,280 --> 00:39:24,620 Don't forget about the delivery fee. 579 00:39:30,199 --> 00:39:33,600 We can't afford to delay the exam. 580 00:39:35,239 --> 00:39:37,243 Just follow their instructions. 581 00:39:39,130 --> 00:39:41,180 - Here. This is yours. - Thank you. 582 00:39:41,180 --> 00:39:43,140 - Be careful when using fire. Keep it safe. - Okay. 583 00:39:43,140 --> 00:39:45,019 - Be careful with it. This is yours. - Thank you. 584 00:39:45,019 --> 00:39:46,542 - Thank you. - Be careful with it. 585 00:39:46,542 --> 00:39:49,060 - Thank you. - Be careful with it. 586 00:39:49,060 --> 00:39:51,039 - Here you go. - Okay. 587 00:39:51,039 --> 00:39:52,860 Be careful with it. 588 00:39:52,860 --> 00:39:54,840 - Be careful. - Okay. 589 00:39:54,840 --> 00:39:57,582 - Thank you. - Thank you. 590 00:40:04,320 --> 00:40:07,819 Other than fire, there's also a water issue? 591 00:40:09,380 --> 00:40:12,880 The clean water in the exam courtyard is for the candidates. 592 00:40:12,880 --> 00:40:16,000 It's for drinking and putting out fires, too. 593 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:18,679 If something's wrong with the water, 594 00:40:18,679 --> 00:40:22,759 all the candidates will be affected. 595 00:40:25,599 --> 00:40:27,199 Sir. 596 00:40:28,359 --> 00:40:31,019 - Is the water poisoned? - It's not that bad. 597 00:40:31,019 --> 00:40:32,019 I'm glad to hear that. 598 00:40:32,019 --> 00:40:35,099 The water was kept for too long and is contaminated. It won't last for three days. 599 00:40:35,099 --> 00:40:38,399 As instructed by you, we brought the water tanks from the First Division. 600 00:40:38,399 --> 00:40:40,140 Replace every single one. 601 00:40:41,639 --> 00:40:42,900 Tread lightly. 602 00:40:42,900 --> 00:40:44,579 Don't collect delivery fee for this. 603 00:40:44,579 --> 00:40:46,679 Yes, sir. 604 00:40:51,860 --> 00:40:53,410 Sir, 605 00:40:53,410 --> 00:40:58,060 shouldn't we blow up the issue about the tampered candles? 606 00:40:58,060 --> 00:41:01,839 Some candles were tampered with. It's not a huge deal. 607 00:41:01,839 --> 00:41:05,180 If we waited for a fire disaster, it would have been life-threatening. 608 00:41:05,180 --> 00:41:08,800 If a fire really breaks out, everything will be gone. 609 00:41:08,800 --> 00:41:10,240 Indeed. 610 00:41:10,240 --> 00:41:13,180 But have they never considered 611 00:41:13,180 --> 00:41:15,900 the lives of all these candidates? 612 00:41:16,460 --> 00:41:18,439 What do you think? 613 00:41:19,480 --> 00:41:21,159 I'm truly perplexed. 614 00:41:21,159 --> 00:41:23,860 How can they still keep saying that officials are like parents? 615 00:41:23,860 --> 00:41:25,660 Officials are like parents? 616 00:41:25,660 --> 00:41:28,079 I initially thought I was too ruthless. 617 00:41:28,079 --> 00:41:30,754 I didn't expect to be amazed by these high-standing officials. 618 00:41:30,754 --> 00:41:34,517 It's good for these high-standing officials to fall. 619 00:41:35,120 --> 00:41:37,400 Think again. What other oversights are there? 620 00:41:37,400 --> 00:41:40,640 We resolved the issues regarding fire and water. 621 00:41:41,700 --> 00:41:45,579 Food, clothing, housing, transportation, eating, drinking, defecating, and urinating? 622 00:41:45,579 --> 00:41:48,960 The candidates brought their own food and drinks. 623 00:41:48,960 --> 00:41:52,399 It's impossible for them to tamper with each and every one. 624 00:42:30,559 --> 00:42:32,019 Where are they going? 625 00:42:32,019 --> 00:42:35,542 He's going to defecate. They're heading to the toilet. 626 00:42:35,542 --> 00:42:38,019 Isn't there a toilet in each compartment? 627 00:42:38,019 --> 00:42:39,719 Human waste buckets were used in the past. 628 00:42:39,719 --> 00:42:42,119 However, the exam lasts for three days. 629 00:42:42,119 --> 00:42:45,039 The terrible stench will affect the candidates' performance. 630 00:42:45,039 --> 00:42:48,319 It was later switched to using the outside toilets. 631 00:42:49,740 --> 00:42:52,560 This is a place that can't be avoided. 632 00:43:01,160 --> 00:43:11,150 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com 633 00:43:12,720 --> 00:43:16,760 "Excuse Me" by Zhou Shen 634 00:43:16,760 --> 00:43:21,960 ♫ The young man raises his face as he moves towards the moon ♫ 635 00:43:24,260 --> 00:43:29,580 ♫ They tease him for his arrogance. How can they be so different? ♫ 636 00:43:31,980 --> 00:43:35,740 ♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫ 637 00:43:35,740 --> 00:43:39,560 ♫ How can it remain unstained? ♫ 638 00:43:39,560 --> 00:43:44,680 ♫ As long as a silver tael has a price, who can still be truly carefree? ♫ 639 00:43:45,900 --> 00:43:48,600 ♫ You are all correct ♫ 640 00:43:48,600 --> 00:43:53,620 ♫ He said to please make way. ♫ 641 00:43:53,620 --> 00:43:56,080 ♫ Let me get drunk ♫ 642 00:43:56,080 --> 00:44:01,100 ♫ and leisurely recite a few chapters of poems ♫ 643 00:44:01,100 --> 00:44:05,240 ♫ Let me wear a white robe and cross the alley of insanity ♫ 644 00:44:05,240 --> 00:44:08,660 ♫ to catch the moonlight in the muddy pond ♫ 645 00:44:08,660 --> 00:44:11,000 ♫ Sir, I hope you will forgive me ♫ 646 00:44:11,000 --> 00:44:16,060 ♫ Your words of advice, I understand but I don't want to pretend ♫ 647 00:44:16,060 --> 00:44:20,390 ♫ Everyone searches for prosperous towns while I search for the moon ♫ 648 00:44:20,390 --> 00:44:22,940 ♫ Why should we travel together? ♫ 649 00:44:22,940 --> 00:44:24,760 ♫ I apologize ♫ 650 00:44:24,760 --> 00:44:26,740 ♫ Excuse me ♫ 651 00:44:26,740 --> 00:44:30,320 ♫ You are you. I am me ♫ 652 00:44:30,320 --> 00:44:32,360 ♫ I apologize ♫ 653 00:44:32,360 --> 00:44:34,220 ♫ Excuse me ♫ 654 00:44:34,220 --> 00:44:39,020 ♫ You are you. I am me ♫ 655 00:44:51,750 --> 00:44:55,450 ♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫ 656 00:44:55,450 --> 00:44:59,300 ♫ Remarkably worldly-wise yet hopelessly romantic ♫ 657 00:44:59,300 --> 00:45:02,390 ♫ Know there's love in your heart ♫ 658 00:45:02,390 --> 00:45:06,850 ♫ Don't ever change ♫ 659 00:45:06,850 --> 00:45:10,560 ♫ They have seen light and darkness ♫ 660 00:45:10,560 --> 00:45:14,410 ♫ And yet retained their innocence ♫ 661 00:45:14,410 --> 00:45:17,300 ♫ Cloaked in moonlight ♫ 662 00:45:17,300 --> 00:45:20,180 ♫ They travelled through the night ♫