1 00:00:01,200 --> 00:00:09,000 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:15,480 --> 00:00:20,350 "One's Remaining Years" by Li Jian 3 00:00:20,350 --> 00:00:24,390 ♫ As flowers will bloom and wither ♫ 4 00:00:24,390 --> 00:00:31,070 ♫ May we pass by the magnificent scenery ♫ 5 00:00:31,070 --> 00:00:35,140 ♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫ 6 00:00:35,140 --> 00:00:41,790 ♫ Could it be both of us are filled with desolation? ♫ 7 00:00:41,790 --> 00:00:45,830 ♫ As flowers bloom and wither ♫ 8 00:00:45,830 --> 00:00:52,380 ♫ May we lead such a life ♫ 9 00:00:52,380 --> 00:00:56,520 ♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫ 10 00:00:56,520 --> 00:01:02,380 ♫ Turning back again, you and I ♫ 11 00:01:05,640 --> 00:01:07,470 ♫ Let's seize the current moment ♫ 12 00:01:07,470 --> 00:01:11,120 ♫ The weather is warm and nice today ♫ 13 00:01:11,120 --> 00:01:16,360 ♫ Let's go together ♫ 14 00:01:16,360 --> 00:01:21,780 ♫ Even if the snowstorm is ahead of us ♫ 15 00:01:21,780 --> 00:01:26,370 ♫ And dyes our hair white ♫ 16 00:01:26,370 --> 00:01:28,710 [Joy of Life Season 2] 17 00:01:28,710 --> 00:01:30,980 [Adapted from Mao Ni's Joy of Life on Yuewen Group's Qidian platform] 18 00:01:30,980 --> 00:01:35,100 [Episode 6] 19 00:01:35,100 --> 00:01:36,740 Anything you say, Official Xin. 20 00:01:36,740 --> 00:01:39,100 No, no! I didn't mean that. 21 00:01:39,100 --> 00:01:40,660 - Official Xin. - Please don't. 22 00:01:40,660 --> 00:01:44,160 - Official Xin. - I can't decide on this. 23 00:01:44,160 --> 00:01:46,100 How could it be a coincidence? 24 00:01:46,100 --> 00:01:48,260 It's said that he changed his schedule. 25 00:01:48,260 --> 00:01:51,660 He changed his schedule, and it clashes with mine? 26 00:01:51,660 --> 00:01:56,600 It's said that the princess' carriage represents the state's majestic presence. 27 00:01:56,600 --> 00:01:59,540 But since you both will become family, 28 00:01:59,540 --> 00:02:03,000 there's no need to bother about discussing this. 29 00:02:04,880 --> 00:02:08,760 As to whether we should give in or not, Your Highness may make the call. 30 00:02:15,820 --> 00:02:21,980 As a member of the Qi imperial family, everything I do represents the Qi Empire. 31 00:02:21,980 --> 00:02:28,020 I may suffer, but I mustn't let my empire be disgraced. 32 00:02:30,420 --> 00:02:32,380 I won't give in! 33 00:02:32,380 --> 00:02:33,960 She won't? 34 00:02:33,960 --> 00:02:36,660 I already did my best. 35 00:02:36,660 --> 00:02:39,800 What should we do about First Prince, then? 36 00:02:39,800 --> 00:02:42,980 Just let him wait, then. 37 00:02:42,980 --> 00:02:44,690 But that's a prince! 38 00:02:44,690 --> 00:02:46,780 That's the Princess Consort-to-be. 39 00:02:48,420 --> 00:02:53,600 Official Xin, why don't you tell the Ministry of Rites to get ready? 40 00:03:04,960 --> 00:03:06,580 Depart! 41 00:06:51,980 --> 00:06:55,240 Greetings, Your Highness. I'm Fan Xian. 42 00:07:56,380 --> 00:07:59,060 I've heard of your name before. 43 00:07:59,060 --> 00:08:02,060 I'm flattered. 44 00:08:02,060 --> 00:08:04,020 You dare to block the prince's path, huh? 45 00:08:04,020 --> 00:08:08,000 You're pretty bold. But that was stupid of you. 46 00:08:09,240 --> 00:08:12,780 Your Highness, I didn't want to do this either. 47 00:08:12,780 --> 00:08:14,820 I had no choice. 48 00:08:15,700 --> 00:08:16,900 Explain yourself. 49 00:08:16,900 --> 00:08:18,700 I have a frail body. 50 00:08:18,700 --> 00:08:22,340 During the journey south, I experienced some acclimatization issues. 51 00:08:22,340 --> 00:08:24,340 Your Highness, 52 00:08:25,220 --> 00:08:30,200 do you want me to wait outside instead of entering the city? 53 00:08:35,820 --> 00:08:39,700 Your Highness, is that explanation good enough? 54 00:08:57,200 --> 00:08:59,360 You're pretty bold indeed. 55 00:09:01,700 --> 00:09:05,440 Your Highness, why should I panic when it's your affair? 56 00:09:06,460 --> 00:09:07,940 What if I want you to make way for me? 57 00:09:07,940 --> 00:09:11,820 If so, I can only die to compensate you, Your Highness. 58 00:09:11,820 --> 00:09:13,560 I was the one who wanted to enter the city as soon as possible. 59 00:09:13,560 --> 00:09:15,560 This has nothing to do with Official Fan. 60 00:09:19,980 --> 00:09:22,580 [Li Chengru, First Prince] You're pretty bold, too. 61 00:09:28,840 --> 00:09:32,620 Fan Xian, do you think I don't dare to kill you? 62 00:09:32,620 --> 00:09:34,860 Of course not, Your Highness. 63 00:10:30,880 --> 00:10:33,180 The horses are alarmed! Get out of the way! 64 00:10:33,180 --> 00:10:35,460 Get out of the way! 65 00:10:40,340 --> 00:10:42,840 The horses are alarmed! Get out of the way! 66 00:10:51,980 --> 00:10:54,680 Gao Da! Protect Official Fan! 67 00:11:33,320 --> 00:11:34,820 Excellent skills. 68 00:11:34,820 --> 00:11:36,340 Your Highness, you flatter me. 69 00:11:36,340 --> 00:11:40,460 Since the horses were alarmed, it's our duty to keep them in check. 70 00:11:40,460 --> 00:11:42,980 The horses are dead! 71 00:11:42,980 --> 00:11:46,300 Hurry! Hurry! 72 00:11:47,860 --> 00:11:49,720 This... Old Gao, you... 73 00:11:49,720 --> 00:11:51,700 No way. I didn't even unsheathe my sword. 74 00:11:51,700 --> 00:11:54,120 How did the horses die? 75 00:11:54,120 --> 00:11:57,100 How can you stop a warhorse's stampede without using some force? 76 00:11:57,100 --> 00:11:58,460 You! 77 00:12:00,820 --> 00:12:02,980 You've killed my warhorses after I returned from my expedition. 78 00:12:02,980 --> 00:12:05,060 Official Fan, you're something else indeed. 79 00:12:05,060 --> 00:12:07,500 I've led our troops for many years. 80 00:12:07,500 --> 00:12:10,700 - I never expected the imperial court to receive us like this. - This is an accident. 81 00:12:10,700 --> 00:12:14,700 But since you're Wan'er's future husband, I won't pursue it against you. 82 00:12:15,700 --> 00:12:17,980 Give him to me. 83 00:12:17,980 --> 00:12:20,120 I'll compensate you with new horses. 84 00:12:20,120 --> 00:12:21,940 Old Gao! 85 00:12:21,940 --> 00:12:23,560 Fan Xian! 86 00:12:24,460 --> 00:12:25,980 You'd better think carefully. 87 00:12:25,980 --> 00:12:28,600 - Official Fan, this isn't worth it. - Shut up! 88 00:12:29,340 --> 00:12:32,300 I'll bear the responsibility for his mistake. 89 00:12:37,100 --> 00:12:40,780 It was my order. Stop causing trouble for Official Fan. 90 00:12:57,320 --> 00:13:00,660 The Crown Prince has arrived! 91 00:13:14,125 --> 00:13:16,800 [The Capital] 92 00:13:21,420 --> 00:13:24,780 Greetings, Your Highness. 93 00:13:40,420 --> 00:13:45,040 - Fan Xian greets you, Your Highness. - Brother, spare the formalities. 94 00:13:56,580 --> 00:13:58,340 Eldest Brother! 95 00:13:58,340 --> 00:13:59,860 Greetings, Crown Prince. 96 00:13:59,860 --> 00:14:03,520 You're my eldest brother. How could you bow to me? 97 00:14:04,980 --> 00:14:08,100 You've been on an expedition all these years. You've become thinner. 98 00:14:08,100 --> 00:14:11,500 That doesn't matter. I feel better when I'm outside. 99 00:14:11,500 --> 00:14:13,940 I wouldn't have even returned if it weren't for the imperial edict. 100 00:14:13,940 --> 00:14:15,450 You had to come back. 101 00:14:15,450 --> 00:14:18,420 Do you know how much I missed you? 102 00:14:18,980 --> 00:14:20,340 Brother, 103 00:14:21,100 --> 00:14:22,700 give me a hug. 104 00:14:28,620 --> 00:14:31,320 We're right at our doorstep. Why aren't you coming inside? 105 00:14:32,180 --> 00:14:36,260 It's not that I don't want to go inside. It's just that someone is blocking my path. 106 00:14:37,060 --> 00:14:38,920 Who dares to block your path? 107 00:14:45,800 --> 00:14:47,460 Why is it you again? 108 00:14:47,460 --> 00:14:49,600 Don't you know that obstructing my eldest brother is a heinous crime? 109 00:14:49,600 --> 00:14:51,340 Your Highness, I'm not that bold. 110 00:14:51,340 --> 00:14:55,580 But you see, the Eldest Princess of Northern Qi is part of our convoy too. 111 00:14:55,580 --> 00:14:59,180 She said she was facing some acclimatization issues. She wanted to enter the city earlier to rest. 112 00:14:59,180 --> 00:15:01,200 Am I right, Your Highness? 113 00:15:02,460 --> 00:15:05,040 That is indeed my will. 114 00:15:08,700 --> 00:15:12,340 Your Highness, please be patient. Just stay seated. 115 00:15:12,340 --> 00:15:15,460 Since your warhorse died, I'll compensate you with one. 116 00:15:15,460 --> 00:15:17,960 - It's not cheap. - I... 117 00:15:18,820 --> 00:15:23,340 As a member of the Qi imperial family, I should have a sense of responsibility. 118 00:15:23,340 --> 00:15:25,980 You're wealthier than me. I can't afford it myself. 119 00:15:25,980 --> 00:15:28,180 It is my Imperial Mother's money. 120 00:15:31,340 --> 00:15:34,920 You may tell me how much it costs later. 121 00:15:35,580 --> 00:15:38,960 Okay. I'll seek you out in private later. 122 00:15:51,340 --> 00:15:57,320 Eldest Brother, Her Highness is your future consort 123 00:15:57,320 --> 00:15:59,940 and my future sister-in-law. 124 00:15:59,940 --> 00:16:02,240 But Fan Xian is stuck in the middle here. 125 00:16:02,240 --> 00:16:04,480 It's hard for him to act. 126 00:16:04,480 --> 00:16:07,340 But of course, if you wish to vent your frustrations, 127 00:16:07,340 --> 00:16:10,340 as your brother, I'll surely teach him a lesson. 128 00:16:10,340 --> 00:16:13,220 Your Highness, since you already said so, why would I hold it against him? 129 00:16:13,220 --> 00:16:16,300 That's right. Don't stoop to his level. 130 00:16:17,860 --> 00:16:19,180 Eldest Brother, it's been so long since you came back. 131 00:16:19,180 --> 00:16:20,470 This should be your first time meeting him. 132 00:16:20,470 --> 00:16:23,220 Eldest Brother, let me introduce him officially. 133 00:16:23,220 --> 00:16:28,180 This is the young talent of the Qing Empire, Fan Xian. 134 00:16:28,180 --> 00:16:30,980 Greetings, Your Highness. 135 00:16:31,820 --> 00:16:34,580 I know him. He's Wan'er's husband. 136 00:16:34,580 --> 00:16:35,820 That's right. 137 00:16:35,820 --> 00:16:39,840 Now, he's helping Chief Chen out. 138 00:16:40,460 --> 00:16:42,700 Inspector of the Inspection and Control Bureau. Right? 139 00:16:42,700 --> 00:16:44,180 That's a high position. 140 00:16:44,180 --> 00:16:48,400 Eldest Brother, Wan'er is just like our sister. Right? 141 00:16:48,400 --> 00:16:51,620 On account of Wan'er, 142 00:16:51,620 --> 00:16:54,220 you should let your future brother-in-law off. 143 00:16:54,220 --> 00:16:57,980 Your Highness, did you actually think that I was angry because he blocked my path? 144 00:16:57,980 --> 00:16:59,360 If not, Eldest Brother, what are you angry about? 145 00:16:59,360 --> 00:17:01,340 Marriage is a serious matter. 146 00:17:01,340 --> 00:17:04,610 But now, Imperial Father said whoever marries Wan'er 147 00:17:04,610 --> 00:17:06,460 can take over the Imperial Treasury. 148 00:17:06,460 --> 00:17:08,020 He appeared after that. 149 00:17:08,020 --> 00:17:10,060 I don't know if he intends to marry Wan'er for her sake 150 00:17:10,060 --> 00:17:13,420 or for the countless wealth that he'll inherit. 151 00:17:13,420 --> 00:17:15,420 - Naturally, it's because of her. - Everyone will say the same thing. 152 00:17:15,420 --> 00:17:18,500 His Majesty insists on this. I don't want the Imperial Treasury either. 153 00:17:18,500 --> 00:17:20,580 However, I can't go against the imperial edict. 154 00:17:21,740 --> 00:17:25,520 Imperial Father's edict was not well thought out indeed. 155 00:17:29,460 --> 00:17:31,740 Although you two had never met before, 156 00:17:31,740 --> 00:17:34,660 according to my understanding of your characters, 157 00:17:34,660 --> 00:17:37,600 I'm sure you two can become great friends. 158 00:17:38,780 --> 00:17:40,600 It's getting late. 159 00:17:40,600 --> 00:17:44,780 Second Brother and Third Brother are waiting for you, Eldest Brother. 160 00:17:44,780 --> 00:17:47,900 Why don't we chat inside? 161 00:17:47,900 --> 00:17:52,480 If so, Your Highness, how should we decide the order of entrance, then? 162 00:17:58,300 --> 00:17:59,700 You came at a great timing. 163 00:17:59,700 --> 00:18:03,360 Indeed. Your Highness, you should make the call here. 164 00:18:12,040 --> 00:18:15,980 Second Brother, won't there be a conflict between Eldest Brother and the convoy? 165 00:18:15,980 --> 00:18:17,380 Shouldn't we go and mediate the argument? 166 00:18:17,380 --> 00:18:21,320 We're here to receive him. We're not mediators. 167 00:18:27,380 --> 00:18:28,840 If so, why did the Crown Prince go there? 168 00:18:28,840 --> 00:18:31,360 The Crown Prince is different from us. 169 00:18:33,280 --> 00:18:34,700 Who would he help, then? 170 00:18:34,700 --> 00:18:36,220 Him? 171 00:18:36,220 --> 00:18:40,320 He'll help both, yet not help them at the same time. 172 00:18:40,980 --> 00:18:43,360 It must be tough on him, then. 173 00:18:49,060 --> 00:18:51,260 It's tough enough to survive. 174 00:18:54,300 --> 00:18:55,840 They're here! 175 00:19:10,220 --> 00:19:12,380 Why did they enter the city at the same time? 176 00:19:12,380 --> 00:19:15,000 He did a great job as a mediator. 177 00:19:30,560 --> 00:19:32,600 [Capital] 178 00:19:49,980 --> 00:19:51,560 Eldest Brother. 179 00:19:57,740 --> 00:20:00,620 It's been so long. You've grown taller. 180 00:20:00,620 --> 00:20:02,500 Eldest Brother, I want to be as tall as you in the future. 181 00:20:02,500 --> 00:20:04,260 I want to go on expeditions, too. 182 00:20:04,260 --> 00:20:06,280 I'm glad to hear that. 183 00:20:09,740 --> 00:20:12,760 Long time no see. You've lost some weight. 184 00:20:14,060 --> 00:20:18,320 That's what I said when I saw him. 185 00:20:35,260 --> 00:20:37,140 Let me take a good look at you. 186 00:20:38,500 --> 00:20:39,860 Your body is much sturdier now. 187 00:20:39,860 --> 00:20:41,980 I should've prepared some gifts for you 188 00:20:41,980 --> 00:20:44,020 had I known that you were coming back together with Eldest Brother. 189 00:20:44,020 --> 00:20:45,980 Your Highness, you're too courteous. 190 00:20:45,980 --> 00:20:49,740 I've already accepted your gift on my way back. 191 00:20:49,740 --> 00:20:53,320 Really? I actually forgot about it. 192 00:21:04,420 --> 00:21:05,540 Smile! 193 00:21:05,540 --> 00:21:09,380 But don't worry. There are better gifts awaiting you. 194 00:21:09,380 --> 00:21:12,420 If so, I'll look forward to them. 195 00:21:14,740 --> 00:21:18,560 Second Brother is considerate indeed. 196 00:21:19,860 --> 00:21:22,020 Your Highness, your merit knows no bounds. 197 00:21:22,020 --> 00:21:24,620 You managed to turn the tide. 198 00:21:28,620 --> 00:21:30,460 Is Second Brother mocking me? 199 00:21:30,460 --> 00:21:32,940 I was praising you. 200 00:21:36,180 --> 00:21:38,640 Second Brother, you flatter me. 201 00:21:38,640 --> 00:21:41,640 You are? 202 00:21:42,460 --> 00:21:44,280 It's you? 203 00:21:52,780 --> 00:21:55,260 Who are you? 204 00:22:01,020 --> 00:22:03,360 So, this must be Third Prince. 205 00:22:06,220 --> 00:22:08,660 I'm not dreaming, aren't I? Is he real? 206 00:22:08,660 --> 00:22:10,260 Why are you hiding? 207 00:22:10,260 --> 00:22:12,260 He knocked me out before. 208 00:22:12,260 --> 00:22:15,500 - Are you sure? - Yes. I thought it was a dream. 209 00:22:15,500 --> 00:22:17,420 So, it was true. 210 00:22:20,460 --> 00:22:23,200 How dare you assault a prince? 211 00:22:26,020 --> 00:22:28,660 Your Highness, may I know where I knocked you out, then? 212 00:22:28,660 --> 00:22:30,660 It's in Moon... 213 00:22:30,660 --> 00:22:32,180 What? 214 00:22:32,700 --> 00:22:35,620 Please go ahead. No one dares to obstruct you here. 215 00:22:37,940 --> 00:22:41,200 Just say it out. I'm here for you. 216 00:22:43,140 --> 00:22:44,780 Moon... 217 00:22:44,780 --> 00:22:48,080 I'm sorry. I remembered wrongly. 218 00:22:48,080 --> 00:22:50,000 You remembered wrongly? 219 00:22:51,080 --> 00:22:52,900 It was a nightmare. 220 00:22:52,900 --> 00:22:55,220 If so, that means we've never met before. Right? 221 00:22:55,220 --> 00:22:57,980 That's right. This is our first encounter. 222 00:22:57,980 --> 00:23:00,420 Your Highness, you scared me. 223 00:23:00,420 --> 00:23:02,140 Are you sure about that? 224 00:23:02,140 --> 00:23:05,020 Yes. I always stay inside the palace. 225 00:23:05,020 --> 00:23:07,460 I couldn't have had a chance to meet Official Fan. 226 00:23:11,460 --> 00:23:14,560 Aren't you two going to ask him about it? 227 00:23:17,420 --> 00:23:21,260 Didn't he say it already? He said he saw him in his dream. 228 00:23:22,020 --> 00:23:23,760 All right. 229 00:23:23,760 --> 00:23:25,460 I shall take my leave first. 230 00:23:25,460 --> 00:23:26,460 Why the rush? 231 00:23:26,460 --> 00:23:28,660 It's been so long since we met. Aren't you going to chat with us? 232 00:23:28,660 --> 00:23:29,860 I'm anxious to return home. 233 00:23:29,860 --> 00:23:32,900 It's been so long since I came back. I do miss both my home and Wan'er. 234 00:23:32,900 --> 00:23:35,620 It's been tough on you, huh? 235 00:23:37,700 --> 00:23:39,500 His Majesty has an oral edict. 236 00:23:39,500 --> 00:23:45,480 Fan Xian and the princes are to see him in the palace. 237 00:23:46,320 --> 00:23:48,060 Fan Xian? 238 00:23:48,060 --> 00:23:50,140 He's in such a hurry to see you? 239 00:23:50,140 --> 00:23:53,440 Maybe because I deceived the ruler just now. 240 00:23:54,660 --> 00:23:56,220 Eldest Brother, you can take your time to get used to him. 241 00:23:56,220 --> 00:24:00,600 This is Young Official Fan for you. 242 00:24:12,260 --> 00:24:13,940 Eldest Brother. 243 00:24:13,940 --> 00:24:15,540 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 244 00:24:15,540 --> 00:24:19,040 I already told you this before. We're a family. Spare the formalities. 245 00:24:19,040 --> 00:24:20,860 Hello, Second Brother. 246 00:24:20,860 --> 00:24:24,060 What was his name again? Fan Xian? 247 00:24:24,060 --> 00:24:25,460 Wasn't he together with you just now? 248 00:24:25,460 --> 00:24:26,860 His Majesty summoned him. 249 00:24:26,860 --> 00:24:29,900 The banquet will start soon. Father wishes to see him alone? 250 00:24:29,900 --> 00:24:31,980 I'm afraid he'll be severely punished. 251 00:24:32,460 --> 00:24:33,380 But why? 252 00:24:33,380 --> 00:24:35,740 Fan Xian faked his death on his way back from his diplomatic trip. 253 00:24:35,740 --> 00:24:38,780 It's a huge deal. It has to be concluded somehow. 254 00:24:38,780 --> 00:24:42,940 I heard that he had no choice but to fake his death due to Sigu Jian's threat. 255 00:24:42,940 --> 00:24:45,460 Although that's the case, he still deceived the ruler. 256 00:24:45,460 --> 00:24:46,700 These are two different matters. 257 00:24:46,700 --> 00:24:48,660 Second Brother, you are taking this too seriously. 258 00:24:48,660 --> 00:24:52,720 His opponent was a grandmaster, after all. I suppose he can be excused. 259 00:24:54,740 --> 00:24:57,470 Your Highness, are you saying that everyone 260 00:24:57,470 --> 00:25:00,080 can deceive the ruler as long as they have a valid reason? 261 00:25:00,080 --> 00:25:01,860 I didn't mean that. 262 00:25:01,860 --> 00:25:05,360 I was just saying. Don't be scared. 263 00:25:07,780 --> 00:25:10,660 Do not discuss state affairs in private. 264 00:25:10,660 --> 00:25:13,380 His Majesty has arrived! 265 00:25:15,360 --> 00:25:17,900 - Greetings, Imperial Father. - Greetings, Your Majesty. 266 00:25:18,560 --> 00:25:20,240 Have a seat. 267 00:25:25,180 --> 00:25:28,140 Li Chengru, you look pretty energetic. 268 00:25:28,140 --> 00:25:30,180 It's been many years. Imperial Father, how's your health? 269 00:25:30,180 --> 00:25:31,420 I won't die yet. 270 00:25:31,420 --> 00:25:32,880 Have a seat. 271 00:25:45,140 --> 00:25:48,640 Your Majesty, thank you for the punishment. 272 00:25:49,220 --> 00:25:50,860 Have a seat. 273 00:25:54,460 --> 00:25:58,700 Your Majesty, thank you for granting me a seat. 274 00:25:59,980 --> 00:26:02,060 Be careful. 275 00:26:02,700 --> 00:26:06,060 Today, we shall have a meal together. 276 00:26:06,060 --> 00:26:09,520 We can also hear about the bizarre incidents 277 00:26:09,520 --> 00:26:12,660 Fan Xian encountered during his trip to Northern Qi. 278 00:26:13,380 --> 00:26:15,900 - Fan Xian. - Yes, Your Majesty. 279 00:26:15,900 --> 00:26:20,760 For my trip to Northern Qi, I managed to bring Yan Bingyun back to the capital successfully. 280 00:26:21,220 --> 00:26:23,990 As for Northern Qi, Shen Zhong died by Shang Shanhu's spear. 281 00:26:23,990 --> 00:26:26,460 The political situation is somewhat unstable. 282 00:26:27,500 --> 00:26:32,000 I'm only concerned about the temple. 283 00:26:38,020 --> 00:26:40,860 Before Xiao En died, he revealed 284 00:26:41,540 --> 00:26:43,320 that the temple did exist. 285 00:26:43,320 --> 00:26:46,260 It's in the far Northern lands, amid the snowfields. 286 00:26:46,260 --> 00:26:47,740 Does the temple truly exist? 287 00:26:47,740 --> 00:26:49,620 Xiao En said it did. 288 00:26:51,060 --> 00:26:53,820 However, we'll only see whether it exists or not 289 00:26:54,380 --> 00:26:56,980 when we see it for ourselves. 290 00:26:56,980 --> 00:27:00,220 The far Northern lands? We have to pass through Northern Qi. 291 00:27:00,220 --> 00:27:01,860 It's inconvenient. 292 00:27:01,860 --> 00:27:06,400 It'll be convenient when Northern Qi doesn't exist. 293 00:27:08,300 --> 00:27:12,840 Your Majesty has the world in your palm. Northern Qi will be ours in the future. 294 00:27:13,540 --> 00:27:16,380 Fan Xian, what else is there? 295 00:27:16,380 --> 00:27:18,680 Your Majesty, 296 00:27:18,680 --> 00:27:20,900 there's actually one more thing. 297 00:27:20,900 --> 00:27:22,500 Speak. 298 00:27:26,780 --> 00:27:30,180 Before Shen Zhong died, he told me that Northern Qi's Embroidered Uniform Guards 299 00:27:30,180 --> 00:27:32,600 had been engaged in smuggling deals with the Qing Empire all along. 300 00:27:32,600 --> 00:27:38,280 And the perpetrators here are Princess Royal and Second Prince. 301 00:27:44,140 --> 00:27:49,620 The family banquet in His Majesty's study room has started. 302 00:27:49,620 --> 00:27:51,260 Did Fan Xian not leave? 303 00:27:51,260 --> 00:27:54,420 Your Majesty, Official Fan remained at the banquet. 304 00:28:05,860 --> 00:28:09,320 The fire was extinguished! Your Majesty, please spare us! 305 00:28:16,260 --> 00:28:22,560 A subject was offered a place at the family banquet while I, the empress, have none? [Empress of Qing Empire] 306 00:28:24,540 --> 00:28:26,720 Family banquet, huh? 307 00:28:32,020 --> 00:28:33,740 What did they chat about? 308 00:28:33,740 --> 00:28:37,780 Your Majesty, Fan Xian talked about Second Prince and Princess Royal. 309 00:28:37,780 --> 00:28:41,600 He said they colluded with Northern Qi for their illegal dealings. 310 00:28:45,700 --> 00:28:47,940 Did he say that in public? 311 00:28:47,940 --> 00:28:51,240 Yes. All of the princes were there. 312 00:28:55,600 --> 00:28:58,560 How did His Majesty react, then? 313 00:29:13,540 --> 00:29:15,620 Your Majesty, please be appeased. 314 00:29:15,620 --> 00:29:19,300 According to my understanding, Second Brother would never do such a thing. 315 00:29:19,300 --> 00:29:21,980 I'm sure... 316 00:29:21,980 --> 00:29:23,560 I'm sure there's a misunderstanding! 317 00:29:23,560 --> 00:29:25,560 Your Majesty. 318 00:29:25,560 --> 00:29:27,180 I will acknowledge my crime. 319 00:29:27,180 --> 00:29:30,740 Aunt and I have never done anything to let the Qing Empire down. 320 00:29:30,740 --> 00:29:34,100 But an individual like Young Official Fan would never say such a thing 321 00:29:34,100 --> 00:29:35,660 if he didn't have any concrete evidence. 322 00:29:35,660 --> 00:29:38,700 Maybe I did something wrong. 323 00:29:38,700 --> 00:29:41,260 That's why Young Official Fan has a misunderstanding about me. 324 00:29:41,260 --> 00:29:43,500 Young Official Fan? Young Official Fan? 325 00:29:43,500 --> 00:29:45,060 Fan Xian, 326 00:29:46,020 --> 00:29:49,980 you accused Princess Royal and Second Prince in public. 327 00:29:49,980 --> 00:29:51,540 Do you have any witnesses or evidence? 328 00:29:51,540 --> 00:29:52,940 Shen Zhong is my witness. 329 00:29:52,940 --> 00:29:53,940 Where is he, then? 330 00:29:53,940 --> 00:29:57,260 Although he's dead, deeds that have been done can be traced back in one way or another. 331 00:29:57,260 --> 00:30:01,260 The witness is dead, and you don't have any evidence. 332 00:30:01,260 --> 00:30:04,600 How dare you accuse Second Prince? 333 00:30:05,740 --> 00:30:08,000 Who do you think you are? 334 00:30:13,600 --> 00:30:16,540 I'm an inspector of the Inspection and Control Bureau. 335 00:30:16,540 --> 00:30:20,100 I possess the sword of justice, and my duty is to rid the world of evil. 336 00:30:21,180 --> 00:30:22,460 Come again? 337 00:30:22,460 --> 00:30:23,700 I'm an inspector of the Inspection and Control Bureau. 338 00:30:23,700 --> 00:30:27,460 I possess the sword of justice, and my duty is to rid the world of evil. 339 00:30:35,100 --> 00:30:37,425 [Inspector] 340 00:30:54,700 --> 00:30:57,220 Imperial Father, Fan Xian is infuriating indeed. 341 00:30:57,220 --> 00:30:59,180 He even obstructed my horse outside of the city gate. 342 00:30:59,180 --> 00:31:01,620 So, he acts in the same way even when he sees you. 343 00:31:01,620 --> 00:31:04,900 Seems like he was born with this temper. Please be appeased. 344 00:31:04,900 --> 00:31:08,080 That's right, Your Majesty. Please be appeased. 345 00:31:08,080 --> 00:31:10,180 Your Majesty, please be appeased. 346 00:31:12,060 --> 00:31:14,280 Imperial Father, please be appeased. 347 00:31:15,500 --> 00:31:18,180 Do you all have anything else to tell me? 348 00:31:20,880 --> 00:31:25,280 Your Majesty, actually, I have a joyous event 349 00:31:25,280 --> 00:31:27,500 that I wish for you to consider. 350 00:31:27,500 --> 00:31:28,700 - Joyous event? - That's right. 351 00:31:28,700 --> 00:31:30,700 What is it? 352 00:31:30,700 --> 00:31:35,040 Although Fan Xian did commit mistakes, he did a great job as our diplomat to Northern Qi. 353 00:31:35,040 --> 00:31:36,980 In addition, he's exceptionally gifted. 354 00:31:36,980 --> 00:31:39,900 From that, we can see that the Fan Family is well-educated. 355 00:31:39,900 --> 00:31:43,380 Their daughter, Fan Ruoruo, is known in the capital for her talents. 356 00:31:43,380 --> 00:31:45,980 And she's elegant and virtuous as well. 357 00:31:45,980 --> 00:31:49,460 Li Hongcheng, the son of the Prince of Jing, is an honest person. And he's not married yet. 358 00:31:49,460 --> 00:31:52,020 In addition, he has admired the daughter of the Fan Family for a long time. 359 00:31:52,020 --> 00:31:54,780 Since Fan Xian is already engaged to Wan'er, 360 00:31:54,780 --> 00:31:57,620 why don't we hold another joyous event and foster a stronger bond? 361 00:31:57,620 --> 00:32:00,860 We can also form another couple with this. 362 00:32:00,860 --> 00:32:03,880 Ruoruo isn't in a rush to get married. 363 00:32:04,420 --> 00:32:07,740 You're good at using unexpected tactics, aren't you? 364 00:32:07,740 --> 00:32:10,480 - I'll permit the marriage. - Your Majesty! 365 00:32:10,480 --> 00:32:15,220 Besides, Fan Xian has rendered huge merit for his trip to Northern Qi. 366 00:32:15,220 --> 00:32:18,480 I shall grant him the title of first-class baron as well. 367 00:32:24,840 --> 00:32:30,520 Since you like joyous events so much, I'll grant you a marriage too. 368 00:32:31,020 --> 00:32:35,540 Ye Zhong's daughter, Ye Ling'er, is a great partner for you. 369 00:32:35,540 --> 00:32:37,460 I shall grant her to you. 370 00:32:37,460 --> 00:32:39,220 But I do not know Ye Ling'er well. 371 00:32:39,220 --> 00:32:42,520 Enough. You guys can continue. 372 00:32:47,460 --> 00:32:49,040 I... 373 00:32:49,980 --> 00:32:53,080 Yes, Imperial Father. Yes, Imperial Father! 374 00:32:54,980 --> 00:32:58,940 Your Majesty, for the sake of our people and the law of the Qing Empire, 375 00:32:58,940 --> 00:33:03,860 please investigate Princess Royal, Li Yunrui, and Second Prince, Li Chengze! 376 00:33:03,860 --> 00:33:06,740 You don't have any concrete evidence! These are just your accusations! 377 00:33:06,740 --> 00:33:09,580 There's no evidence without an investigation! 378 00:33:13,900 --> 00:33:17,100 I should've punished you more harshly. 379 00:33:17,860 --> 00:33:20,460 This case has caused countless deaths! Their sins are unpardonable! 380 00:33:20,460 --> 00:33:24,120 Your Majesty, please investigate them! 381 00:33:37,620 --> 00:33:39,160 Eat up. 382 00:33:48,700 --> 00:33:50,400 Congratulations. 383 00:34:24,640 --> 00:34:27,500 Wasn't he punished? How did he recover from that? 384 00:34:27,500 --> 00:34:30,820 It was just an act. They did it in front of us. 385 00:34:30,820 --> 00:34:31,900 But why? 386 00:34:31,900 --> 00:34:35,000 They're giving an out for his crime of deceiving the ruler. 387 00:34:35,760 --> 00:34:37,940 But His Majesty... 388 00:34:38,820 --> 00:34:41,260 favors Fan Xian too much. 389 00:35:13,500 --> 00:35:14,980 Don't give up yet. 390 00:35:14,980 --> 00:35:17,500 After all, Second Brother and Aunt are close relatives. 391 00:35:17,500 --> 00:35:20,020 Actually, I'm already used to it. 392 00:35:20,020 --> 00:35:21,740 All these years, 393 00:35:21,740 --> 00:35:25,260 His Majesty has always favored him more than me. 394 00:35:28,100 --> 00:35:31,370 He made Yuan Meng take charge of Moon Embracing House 395 00:35:31,370 --> 00:35:34,220 just for that moment. 396 00:35:34,220 --> 00:35:36,300 The marriage... 397 00:35:37,100 --> 00:35:39,340 was a low blow indeed. 398 00:35:39,340 --> 00:35:42,260 Your brother is the owner of Moon Embracing House. 399 00:35:42,260 --> 00:35:46,340 And now, Yuan Meng, the person in charge, has become your brother-in-law's mistress. 400 00:35:46,340 --> 00:35:50,440 He did so to ruin the reputation of the Fan Family. 401 00:35:53,180 --> 00:35:57,380 He's trying to drag me into this mess by force. 402 00:36:00,940 --> 00:36:03,340 Don't submit to fate yet. 403 00:36:06,780 --> 00:36:09,270 His Majesty was right about something. 404 00:36:09,270 --> 00:36:11,280 I need to have concrete evidence. 405 00:36:16,780 --> 00:36:19,820 Your Highness, how's your investigation on Shijia Town? 406 00:36:19,820 --> 00:36:21,300 Did you receive any news? 407 00:36:21,300 --> 00:36:23,660 All smuggled goods must be stockpiled and then transported from there. 408 00:36:23,660 --> 00:36:26,060 As long as we can find proof of collusion 409 00:36:26,060 --> 00:36:29,200 between Second Prince and Shijia Town, this case will be 80 percent confirmed. 410 00:36:33,760 --> 00:36:35,240 What's wrong? 411 00:36:37,280 --> 00:36:39,080 Shijia Town, 412 00:36:40,260 --> 00:36:41,920 it's gone. 413 00:36:45,140 --> 00:36:47,360 What do you mean "gone"? 414 00:36:47,360 --> 00:36:50,268 [Shijia Town] 415 00:36:54,820 --> 00:36:57,660 Don't tell me no one survived? 416 00:37:01,840 --> 00:37:04,280 When I went there, 417 00:37:05,460 --> 00:37:07,700 the town had already been reduced to ashes. 418 00:37:07,700 --> 00:37:09,640 No one survived. 419 00:37:12,180 --> 00:37:15,300 Second Brother was ruthless. 420 00:37:16,300 --> 00:37:20,420 Now that the village has been burned down, the leads on his crime have been cut off. 421 00:37:20,420 --> 00:37:23,840 The thing is, so many innocent people had to die! 422 00:37:25,980 --> 00:37:27,940 The town is gone. 423 00:37:27,940 --> 00:37:30,500 We need to demand an explanation. 424 00:37:30,500 --> 00:37:32,620 It was a fire accident. 425 00:37:33,820 --> 00:37:35,660 That's it? 426 00:37:50,060 --> 00:37:53,080 He's truly abusing his power here. 427 00:37:56,740 --> 00:37:58,740 Calm down. 428 00:37:59,680 --> 00:38:03,740 Now that we have no concrete evidence and His Majesty is siding with Second Brother, 429 00:38:03,740 --> 00:38:06,380 what you can do now is to readjust your mental state 430 00:38:06,380 --> 00:38:08,420 and try to please His Majesty as much as you can. 431 00:38:08,420 --> 00:38:12,100 As for the rest, we can act when the opportunity arises. 432 00:38:12,100 --> 00:38:13,840 And... 433 00:38:14,460 --> 00:38:17,980 regarding your position as the inspector, we have to get it back somehow. 434 00:38:17,980 --> 00:38:21,140 This position is vital to our plan. 435 00:38:24,780 --> 00:38:27,340 Your Highness, Her Majesty requests your presence. 436 00:38:39,420 --> 00:38:40,460 Don't give up. 437 00:38:40,460 --> 00:38:43,500 With our combined effort, we'll make progress slowly. 438 00:39:01,300 --> 00:39:04,180 Imperial Mother, I've arrived. 439 00:39:05,140 --> 00:39:06,820 Come inside. 440 00:39:46,320 --> 00:39:48,480 Greetings, 441 00:39:48,480 --> 00:39:50,620 Imperial Mother. 442 00:39:50,620 --> 00:39:54,520 Spare the formalities. There are no outsiders here. 443 00:40:06,620 --> 00:40:08,980 I have to observe these rites all day long. 444 00:40:08,980 --> 00:40:12,140 Even my body is stiff now. 445 00:40:21,060 --> 00:40:25,460 Imperial Mother, Second Brother walks barefoot every day. 446 00:40:25,460 --> 00:40:27,560 Is it comfortable? 447 00:40:50,180 --> 00:40:52,340 It does feel great. 448 00:40:54,540 --> 00:40:57,300 Imperial Mother, are you still afraid of the dark? 449 00:40:57,300 --> 00:40:59,440 I've always been this way. 450 00:41:03,580 --> 00:41:06,340 Why don't we get you another imperial physician? 451 00:41:06,340 --> 00:41:08,880 It's pointless. 452 00:41:08,880 --> 00:41:10,980 In this world, 453 00:41:11,780 --> 00:41:14,100 ailments of the heart are hard to cure. 454 00:41:14,980 --> 00:41:18,060 Even so, you can't just drink every day. 455 00:41:22,380 --> 00:41:24,080 What? 456 00:41:25,060 --> 00:41:27,620 Are you here to lecture me? 457 00:41:31,940 --> 00:41:33,740 I dare not do so. 458 00:41:33,740 --> 00:41:36,140 What I meant was, 459 00:41:36,140 --> 00:41:39,340 this place is too bright. It hurts my eyes. 460 00:41:39,340 --> 00:41:41,420 You're the crown prince. 461 00:41:41,420 --> 00:41:44,060 You have to behave properly. 462 00:41:44,060 --> 00:41:46,840 After all, many people have their eyes on you. 463 00:41:51,260 --> 00:41:55,460 Imperial Mother, I only dare to behave as such in front of you. 464 00:41:55,460 --> 00:41:57,870 Even when I'm in the Eastern Palace, 465 00:41:57,870 --> 00:42:00,740 I dare not act recklessly. 466 00:42:03,340 --> 00:42:04,980 Really? 467 00:42:07,820 --> 00:42:09,840 That's what I do every day. 468 00:42:10,580 --> 00:42:12,600 As if I were treading on thin ice. 469 00:42:19,460 --> 00:42:21,560 Did you draw all of these? 470 00:42:31,540 --> 00:42:32,940 Imperial Mother, why do you have them? 471 00:42:32,940 --> 00:42:36,180 - Did you or not? - I was just bored. 472 00:42:36,180 --> 00:42:38,140 I was just drawing them for fun. 473 00:42:38,140 --> 00:42:40,500 Is it fun to draw faceless portraits? 474 00:42:40,500 --> 00:42:44,800 Do you want me to ask you who you were drawing? 475 00:42:44,800 --> 00:42:47,120 You're the crown prince! 476 00:42:48,500 --> 00:42:50,360 I know my fault now. 477 00:42:50,940 --> 00:42:53,850 Imperial Mother, I'll remember your words. 478 00:42:53,850 --> 00:42:55,880 I won't draw them again. 479 00:43:01,240 --> 00:43:11,270 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com 480 00:43:12,380 --> 00:43:16,660 "Excuse Me" by Zhou Shen 481 00:43:16,660 --> 00:43:22,060 ♫ The young man raises his face as he moves towards the moon ♫ 482 00:43:24,360 --> 00:43:29,380 ♫ They tease him for his arrogance. How can they be so different? ♫ 483 00:43:31,980 --> 00:43:35,740 ♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫ 484 00:43:35,740 --> 00:43:39,460 ♫ How can it remain unstained? ♫ 485 00:43:39,460 --> 00:43:44,480 ♫ As long as a silver tael has a price, who can still be truly carefree? ♫ 486 00:43:45,800 --> 00:43:48,600 ♫ You are all correct ♫ 487 00:43:48,600 --> 00:43:53,620 ♫ He said to please make way. ♫ 488 00:43:53,620 --> 00:43:56,080 ♫ Let me get drunk ♫ 489 00:43:56,080 --> 00:44:01,100 ♫ and leisurely recite a few chapters of poems ♫ 490 00:44:01,100 --> 00:44:05,340 ♫ Let me wear a white robe and cross the alley of insanity ♫ 491 00:44:05,340 --> 00:44:08,660 ♫ to catch the moonlight in the muddy pond ♫ 492 00:44:08,660 --> 00:44:11,000 ♫ Sir, I hope you will forgive me ♫ 493 00:44:11,000 --> 00:44:16,060 ♫ Your words of advice, I understand but I don't want to pretend ♫ 494 00:44:16,060 --> 00:44:20,390 ♫ Everyone searches for prosperous towns while I search for the moon ♫ 495 00:44:20,390 --> 00:44:22,940 ♫ Why should we travel together? ♫ 496 00:44:22,940 --> 00:44:24,860 ♫ I apologize ♫ 497 00:44:24,860 --> 00:44:26,740 ♫ Excuse me ♫ 498 00:44:26,740 --> 00:44:30,420 ♫ You are you, I am me ♫ 499 00:44:30,420 --> 00:44:32,360 ♫ I apologize ♫ 500 00:44:32,360 --> 00:44:34,220 ♫ Excuse me ♫ 501 00:44:34,220 --> 00:44:38,620 ♫ You are you, I am me ♫ 502 00:44:51,750 --> 00:44:55,350 ♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫ 503 00:44:55,350 --> 00:44:59,070 ♫ Remarkably worldly-wise yet hopelessly romantic ♫ 504 00:44:59,070 --> 00:45:02,400 ♫ Know there's love in your heart ♫ 505 00:45:02,400 --> 00:45:05,050 ♫ Don't ever change ♫ 506 00:45:06,760 --> 00:45:10,560 ♫ They have seen light and darkness ♫ 507 00:45:10,560 --> 00:45:14,310 ♫ And yet retained their innocence ♫ 508 00:45:14,310 --> 00:45:17,300 ♫ Cloaked in moonlight ♫ 509 00:45:17,300 --> 00:45:20,080 ♫ They travelled through the night ♫