1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:10,000 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:15,250 --> 00:00:20,450 "One's Remaining Years" by Li Jian 3 00:00:20,450 --> 00:00:24,390 ♫ As flowers will bloom and wither ♫ 4 00:00:24,390 --> 00:00:30,570 ♫ May we pass by the magnificent scenery ♫ 5 00:00:31,180 --> 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 --> 00:00:51,880 ♫ May we lead such a life ♫ 9 00:00:52,450 --> 00:00:56,420 ♫ Contemplating the vastness of Heaven and Earth ♫ 10 00:00:56,420 --> 00:01:05,740 ♫ Turning back again, you and I ♫ 11 00:01:05,740 --> 00:01:07,470 ♫ Let's seize the current moment ♫ 12 00:01:07,470 --> 00:01:11,020 ♫ The weather is warm and nice today ♫ 13 00:01:11,020 --> 00:01:16,360 ♫ Let's go together ♫ 14 00:01:16,360 --> 00:01:23,370 ♫ Even if the snowstorm is ahead of us ♫ 15 00:01:23,370 --> 00:01:25,410 ♫ And dyes our hair white ♫ 16 00:01:25,410 --> 00:01:28,110 [Joy of Life Season 2] 17 00:01:28,110 --> 00:01:30,980 [Adapted from Mao Ni's Joy of Life on Yuewen Group's Qidian platform] 18 00:01:30,980 --> 00:01:34,780 [Episode 8] 19 00:01:35,660 --> 00:01:37,660 Does Chief Chen intend to retire? 20 00:01:41,660 --> 00:01:43,960 It's not just Chen Pingping. 21 00:01:44,660 --> 00:01:47,060 I wish to retire too. 22 00:01:47,060 --> 00:01:51,380 It's time to hand over the Inspection and Control Bureau to youngsters like you. 23 00:01:53,740 --> 00:01:58,020 Your retirement doesn't matter. However, Chief Chen cannot retire. 24 00:01:58,540 --> 00:01:59,820 What are you saying? 25 00:01:59,820 --> 00:02:03,780 No one in the Inspection and Control Bureau is as important as Chief Chen. 26 00:02:08,820 --> 00:02:12,540 Did you know that your trip to Northern Qi 27 00:02:12,540 --> 00:02:16,340 was actually part of Chen Pingping's plan all along? 28 00:02:24,580 --> 00:02:27,640 To serve the empire is my wish. 29 00:02:29,100 --> 00:02:32,380 He knew you would say that. 30 00:02:32,380 --> 00:02:35,100 Did he tell you to ask me this question? 31 00:02:35,100 --> 00:02:37,580 He has one more question. 32 00:02:37,580 --> 00:02:40,860 Will you obey all of his orders? 33 00:02:40,860 --> 00:02:42,580 Of course. 34 00:02:43,380 --> 00:02:47,420 What if his order is for you not to obey his order anymore? 35 00:02:47,420 --> 00:02:51,260 What if he wants you to live by following your heart? 36 00:02:52,980 --> 00:02:55,000 What does that mean? 37 00:02:58,440 --> 00:03:00,520 Come, help me up. 38 00:03:03,380 --> 00:03:06,380 You should interact with Fan Xian more often. 39 00:03:06,380 --> 00:03:09,440 - Is there a mission I need to accomplish? - Make friends with him. 40 00:03:13,060 --> 00:03:15,460 Is that considered a mission as well? 41 00:03:16,820 --> 00:03:18,980 I want you to learn from him. 42 00:03:18,980 --> 00:03:22,940 Sometimes, you need to strike a balance between your emotions and the law. 43 00:03:22,940 --> 00:03:26,020 You're inferior to him in that regard. 44 00:03:26,540 --> 00:03:30,280 How should I do so? These are two different matters after all. 45 00:03:31,380 --> 00:03:36,640 It's just like how you brought Shen Zhong's sister back to the capital. 46 00:03:41,580 --> 00:03:43,730 That was me acting against orders. 47 00:03:43,730 --> 00:03:45,640 I'm willing to receive my punishment. 48 00:03:46,700 --> 00:03:48,580 We can ignore whether it was an order or not. 49 00:03:48,580 --> 00:03:51,420 It doesn't matter if you were right or wrong. 50 00:03:51,420 --> 00:03:55,420 When you did so, you were following your heart. 51 00:03:55,420 --> 00:03:58,620 How could one ignore the right or wrong of an event? 52 00:03:59,980 --> 00:04:03,480 There's no rush. 53 00:04:03,480 --> 00:04:05,200 Let's head home first. 54 00:04:07,100 --> 00:04:11,420 I'll hand over the tasks of the Fourth Division to you slowly. 55 00:04:11,420 --> 00:04:14,820 I've been working for many years. 56 00:04:14,820 --> 00:04:16,900 It's time for me to relax. 57 00:04:16,900 --> 00:04:18,580 All right. 58 00:04:18,580 --> 00:04:23,400 For your sake, I'll try my best not to deceive the emperor in the future. 59 00:04:23,400 --> 00:04:28,340 Why don't I kick you out of the Yan family before I retire, then? 60 00:04:28,340 --> 00:04:30,720 Is that a mission as well? 61 00:04:31,700 --> 00:04:34,100 Just take your time. 62 00:04:43,020 --> 00:04:45,400 Official Yan? 63 00:04:45,400 --> 00:04:47,140 Come. 64 00:04:47,140 --> 00:04:49,540 - You're actually here. - Be careful. 65 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:52,820 Chief Chen instructed me to come. He wants me to help you familiarize yourself with the place. 66 00:04:52,820 --> 00:04:54,800 Give me that. 67 00:04:54,800 --> 00:04:56,900 - Hurry, hurry. - It's over there. 68 00:04:58,700 --> 00:05:01,340 - Thank you. - Thank you. 69 00:05:01,340 --> 00:05:04,700 - Over here, please. - Come, lend me a hand. 70 00:05:05,660 --> 00:05:07,460 It's pretty lively here. 71 00:05:07,460 --> 00:05:12,180 It's the First Division. They interact with the officials in the capital often. 72 00:05:12,180 --> 00:05:15,340 It became increasingly ludicrous after Zhu Ge's death. 73 00:05:15,340 --> 00:05:18,020 - Here. That's right. - Take this inside. 74 00:05:18,020 --> 00:05:19,660 [Qing Empire Inspection and Control Bureau, First Division Office] 75 00:05:19,660 --> 00:05:21,920 Be careful with that. 76 00:05:21,920 --> 00:05:24,700 - Here. Leave it over there. - Leave it there. 77 00:05:24,700 --> 00:05:26,340 Come on. Join us. 78 00:05:26,340 --> 00:05:29,140 Go by yourself. I'm too lazy to join you. 79 00:05:30,700 --> 00:05:33,200 There's a show later. 80 00:05:34,540 --> 00:05:37,140 It'll be a lively show. 81 00:05:38,286 --> 00:05:43,387 [Qing Empire Inspection and Control Bureau, First Division Office] 82 00:05:55,780 --> 00:05:59,020 We entered the place just like that. No one even stopped to ask us questions. 83 00:06:07,340 --> 00:06:10,400 - Yunmeng fish? - Do you know what this is? 84 00:06:10,400 --> 00:06:12,380 It's a fish species unique to the Southern great lakes. 85 00:06:12,380 --> 00:06:13,700 It's famous for its sweet taste. 86 00:06:13,700 --> 00:06:16,260 Southern great lakes? It's quite far away. 87 00:06:16,260 --> 00:06:17,220 That's right. 88 00:06:17,220 --> 00:06:18,580 What about the ice? 89 00:06:18,580 --> 00:06:21,540 It was gathered from the Northern border last year. 90 00:06:21,540 --> 00:06:23,020 They kept it until now. [Urgent] 91 00:06:23,020 --> 00:06:25,160 I guess it's for these fish. [Urgent | Ministry of War] 92 00:06:25,160 --> 00:06:27,780 They were transported to the capital urgently. 93 00:06:27,780 --> 00:06:30,340 The fishes are from the South while the ice is from the North. And they were transported here urgently 94 00:06:30,340 --> 00:06:32,020 just so they can be eaten fresh? 95 00:06:32,020 --> 00:06:34,080 What are you three doing? 96 00:06:34,080 --> 00:06:35,540 Old Wang? 97 00:06:35,540 --> 00:06:37,220 Xiao Zhu? 98 00:06:37,220 --> 00:06:39,780 Young Master Yan? Inspector. 99 00:06:39,780 --> 00:06:40,780 You actually know me? 100 00:06:40,780 --> 00:06:43,020 Inspector, everyone here knows who you are. 101 00:06:43,020 --> 00:06:45,780 You're a busy man. What are you doing in the First Division today? 102 00:06:45,780 --> 00:06:49,660 Xiao Zhu, Chief Chen has a message. 103 00:06:49,660 --> 00:06:55,660 Young Official Fan will take over the First Division temporarily as the inspector. 104 00:06:55,660 --> 00:06:58,540 That's great! I'll notify everyone immediately. 105 00:06:58,540 --> 00:07:00,500 I have a question for you. 106 00:07:00,500 --> 00:07:02,340 You're Xiao Zhu, right? 107 00:07:02,340 --> 00:07:06,700 Well, who delivered the Yunmeng fish here? 108 00:07:06,700 --> 00:07:09,580 I... I just came back from my errand. 109 00:07:09,580 --> 00:07:10,660 I'm not sure. 110 00:07:10,660 --> 00:07:13,020 All right. I'll go and ask someone else, then. 111 00:07:13,020 --> 00:07:16,780 Official Fan, I think I should notify the rest so that they can receive you. 112 00:07:16,780 --> 00:07:18,720 No need for that. 113 00:07:18,720 --> 00:07:21,000 I'll check out the place myself. 114 00:07:36,020 --> 00:07:38,060 One Dot. 115 00:07:38,060 --> 00:07:39,260 Six Character. 116 00:07:39,260 --> 00:07:41,120 Green Dragon. 117 00:07:41,580 --> 00:07:43,440 Six Dot. 118 00:07:46,580 --> 00:07:47,780 Two Dot. 119 00:07:47,780 --> 00:07:48,900 One Dot. 120 00:07:48,900 --> 00:07:50,260 Here. 121 00:07:50,260 --> 00:07:51,780 Southern Wind. 122 00:07:51,780 --> 00:07:52,580 Eight Bamboo. 123 00:07:52,580 --> 00:07:55,200 - I need one more tile. - Four Character. 124 00:07:57,660 --> 00:08:00,000 - Hurry up... - Green Dragon. 125 00:08:01,580 --> 00:08:02,780 It's your turn. 126 00:08:02,780 --> 00:08:04,140 He's going to Pong. (Three of a kind) 127 00:08:04,140 --> 00:08:05,680 Pong. 128 00:08:12,980 --> 00:08:15,880 Do you all know who I am? 129 00:08:16,460 --> 00:08:18,620 Hurry and hide it! 130 00:08:23,380 --> 00:08:26,340 Not bad at all. This place is pretty grand. 131 00:08:26,340 --> 00:08:29,340 Even the Mahjong tiles are made out of amber. 132 00:08:29,340 --> 00:08:32,540 Official Fan, it's fake. 133 00:08:32,540 --> 00:08:33,740 You mean I'm a fake? 134 00:08:33,740 --> 00:08:35,100 No, Official Fan. 135 00:08:35,100 --> 00:08:37,980 It's made out of fake amber. It just resembles the real deal. 136 00:08:37,980 --> 00:08:39,060 Who gave the set to you all? 137 00:08:39,060 --> 00:08:42,220 The Imperial Treasury. They gave one set to all eight divisions. 138 00:08:42,220 --> 00:08:45,860 Official Fan, we never play Mahjong when we have official duties. 139 00:08:45,860 --> 00:08:48,820 It's just that we've been free lately. 140 00:08:48,820 --> 00:08:52,740 Official Fan, please pardon us. 141 00:08:54,220 --> 00:08:58,120 What about the fish outside? Who gave them to you? 142 00:08:59,940 --> 00:09:01,980 What... What fish? 143 00:09:01,980 --> 00:09:04,980 Yunmeng fish. The one that was transported here urgently. 144 00:09:04,980 --> 00:09:07,600 I'm not sure about that. 145 00:09:11,200 --> 00:09:12,980 Who's the one in charge here? 146 00:09:18,300 --> 00:09:20,400 You don't even know that? 147 00:09:21,700 --> 00:09:27,420 Official Fan, all of the supervisors applied for leave. 148 00:09:27,420 --> 00:09:29,800 Are none of them here? 149 00:09:29,800 --> 00:09:33,060 It's because we have no official duties lately. 150 00:09:33,060 --> 00:09:34,500 How could that be? 151 00:09:34,500 --> 00:09:39,960 There are plenty of daily case files and documents to be reviewed and archived by the First Division. 152 00:09:39,960 --> 00:09:41,300 Who's in charge of that? 153 00:09:41,300 --> 00:09:46,180 The division chief clerk. He's in charge of all miscellaneous matters. 154 00:09:46,180 --> 00:09:47,340 Where is he? 155 00:09:47,340 --> 00:09:49,820 He's in the side courtyard. I'll call for him right now. 156 00:09:49,820 --> 00:09:52,500 No need for that. I'll find him myself. 157 00:09:52,500 --> 00:09:54,380 As for the rest of you, 158 00:09:54,980 --> 00:09:56,440 continue the game. 159 00:09:56,440 --> 00:09:58,420 You should enjoy yourselves. 160 00:09:58,420 --> 00:09:59,340 Oh, right. 161 00:09:59,340 --> 00:10:02,700 Remember to distribute the fish outside when you're done playing. 162 00:10:02,700 --> 00:10:06,020 The fish will smell if you keep them outside for too long. 163 00:10:14,740 --> 00:10:18,420 Don't move. Do you all actually intend to continue your game? 164 00:10:20,860 --> 00:10:22,240 What should we do? 165 00:10:22,240 --> 00:10:24,400 I don't know either. 166 00:10:42,980 --> 00:10:44,800 Is anyone there? 167 00:10:50,740 --> 00:10:51,980 Brother Qinian? 168 00:10:51,980 --> 00:10:53,680 Old Deng? 169 00:10:59,000 --> 00:11:01,060 I'm Deng Ziyue, Chief Clerk of the Inspection and Control Bureau. 170 00:11:01,060 --> 00:11:03,200 Greetings, Official Fan. 171 00:11:04,980 --> 00:11:06,500 Do you know him? 172 00:11:06,500 --> 00:11:08,200 He's my old acquaintance. 173 00:11:10,580 --> 00:11:12,060 Deng Ziyue? 174 00:11:12,060 --> 00:11:13,220 That's me. 175 00:11:13,220 --> 00:11:15,220 Do you know me? 176 00:11:15,220 --> 00:11:16,580 I've never seen you before. 177 00:11:16,580 --> 00:11:17,740 If so, why are you kneeling? 178 00:11:17,740 --> 00:11:20,970 Official Fan, everyone in the Inspection and Control Bureau knows 179 00:11:20,970 --> 00:11:23,740 that Official Wang Qinian is your assistant. 180 00:11:23,740 --> 00:11:26,820 Besides, with your extraordinary bearing, 181 00:11:26,820 --> 00:11:31,300 your sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, and your imposing demeanor, 182 00:11:31,300 --> 00:11:33,900 I'd be truly blind if I didn't know who you were. 183 00:11:33,900 --> 00:11:35,100 Young Master Yan. 184 00:11:35,100 --> 00:11:37,140 Enough, Old Deng. 185 00:11:37,140 --> 00:11:41,300 Official Fan is temporarily in charge of the First Division now. 186 00:11:41,300 --> 00:11:43,200 - Really? - Yes. 187 00:11:43,200 --> 00:11:44,700 My goodness. 188 00:11:44,700 --> 00:11:48,060 This is truly great news! Am I right? 189 00:11:48,060 --> 00:11:50,420 Young Official Fan, if you could take over the First Division... 190 00:11:50,420 --> 00:11:52,180 If you take over the First Division, 191 00:11:52,180 --> 00:11:56,940 we'll have a core backbone in the division in the future. 192 00:11:56,940 --> 00:12:00,580 I feel as if a timely rain has descended upon the drought I faced. 193 00:12:00,580 --> 00:12:02,220 It's as if I met a bosom friend at a foreign place... 194 00:12:02,220 --> 00:12:04,460 Enough already. Stop licking my boots. 195 00:12:04,460 --> 00:12:06,120 He takes after you, huh? 196 00:12:06,120 --> 00:12:08,320 He's an old acquaintance. 197 00:12:08,320 --> 00:12:10,600 Deng Ziyue, stand up and talk. 198 00:12:10,600 --> 00:12:12,170 Old Deng, get up. 199 00:12:12,170 --> 00:12:13,620 Thank you, Young Official Fan. 200 00:12:13,620 --> 00:12:18,020 Young Official Fan is different from other officials. 201 00:12:20,180 --> 00:12:24,680 I have a question. Who delivered the Yunmeng fish here? 202 00:12:25,325 --> 00:12:27,585 [Deng Ziyue, Chief Clerk of Inspection and Control Bureau, First Division] 203 00:12:28,820 --> 00:12:31,060 Don't tell me you have no idea either? 204 00:12:31,740 --> 00:12:33,560 Speak. 205 00:12:35,480 --> 00:12:37,320 Official Fan. 206 00:12:38,460 --> 00:12:41,700 It's delivered by the Crop Inspection Bureau and Ministry of War. 207 00:12:41,700 --> 00:12:45,620 How can a basket of fish involve the Ministry of War? 208 00:12:45,620 --> 00:12:48,460 Only the Ministry of War is capable of transporting 209 00:12:48,460 --> 00:12:52,060 fresh Yunmeng fish back to the capital urgently. 210 00:12:52,060 --> 00:12:55,480 - What about the Crop Inspection Bureau? - Fresh fish are usually sent to the Crop Inspection Bureau first. 211 00:12:55,480 --> 00:12:57,580 The Crop Inspection Bureau will grade them accordingly. 212 00:12:57,580 --> 00:13:02,660 After that, they'll be delivered to the palace and the manors of the ministers of the Six Ministries. 213 00:13:02,660 --> 00:13:07,300 Of course, the Crop Inspection Bureau and Ministry of War will save some 214 00:13:07,300 --> 00:13:09,700 and deliver them to the First Division. 215 00:13:10,820 --> 00:13:14,340 - Have you eaten it? - This kind of fish is extremely valuable. 216 00:13:15,500 --> 00:13:18,100 Thus, some of us ate it while some will sell it. 217 00:13:18,100 --> 00:13:19,740 Sold to where? 218 00:13:21,100 --> 00:13:23,040 The Crop Inspection Bureau. 219 00:13:26,700 --> 00:13:29,060 Excellent. 220 00:13:29,060 --> 00:13:30,700 The Crop Inspection Bureau delivered the fish here. 221 00:13:30,700 --> 00:13:33,340 And now, you're selling it back to them. 222 00:13:33,340 --> 00:13:36,100 What a great deal. 223 00:13:36,100 --> 00:13:38,300 I'm sure the price was high as well. 224 00:13:40,620 --> 00:13:44,840 Maybe they just don't want to let it go to waste. 225 00:13:47,220 --> 00:13:49,620 If so, why did the Crop Inspection Bureau and Ministry of War 226 00:13:49,620 --> 00:13:52,780 deliver such excellent fish to us? 227 00:13:55,940 --> 00:13:59,280 Just be honest with us. 228 00:14:00,980 --> 00:14:04,420 There's no one else here. Right? 229 00:14:05,340 --> 00:14:06,820 No. 230 00:14:06,820 --> 00:14:08,600 You can tell us the truth, then. 231 00:14:14,220 --> 00:14:18,340 Official Fan, actually, it's not just the Crop Inspection Bureau. 232 00:14:18,340 --> 00:14:21,340 All of the Six Ministries deliver gifts to us. 233 00:14:21,340 --> 00:14:23,720 Are we that popular? 234 00:14:23,720 --> 00:14:25,860 You see, this is the First Division. 235 00:14:25,860 --> 00:14:30,340 The duty of the First Division is to supervise the officials in the capital. 236 00:14:30,340 --> 00:14:32,420 Naturally, no one dares offend us. 237 00:14:32,420 --> 00:14:35,700 That's why they always allocate one share of their profit to us. 238 00:14:35,700 --> 00:14:37,580 How dare you accept such gifts? 239 00:14:37,580 --> 00:14:39,820 That's not it. It's... 240 00:14:39,820 --> 00:14:43,740 The supervisor is accepting benefits from the supervised, huh? 241 00:14:43,740 --> 00:14:46,060 That's utterly ridiculous. 242 00:14:46,060 --> 00:14:49,400 Young Master Yan, please be appeased! 243 00:14:50,700 --> 00:14:55,520 You see, it's unreasonable for us not to accept their gifts either. 244 00:14:55,520 --> 00:14:59,920 That's why it's not that ridiculous when you think about it. 245 00:14:59,920 --> 00:15:01,620 What do you mean by that? 246 00:15:01,620 --> 00:15:04,560 You see, as officials, 247 00:15:04,560 --> 00:15:09,340 we all live in the capital. 248 00:15:09,340 --> 00:15:12,700 Sirs, I'm sure you all know that the relationships between officials 249 00:15:12,700 --> 00:15:15,980 are complicated in the first place. And they're intricate too. 250 00:15:15,980 --> 00:15:18,800 Forget about important affairs. There's no avoiding such relationships 251 00:15:18,800 --> 00:15:23,100 even for trivial affairs like food, clothing, shelter, and daily expenses. 252 00:15:23,100 --> 00:15:25,980 If we don't accept the gifts, 253 00:15:25,980 --> 00:15:28,420 even if we don't want to stoop to their level, 254 00:15:28,420 --> 00:15:32,420 it'll be difficult for us to proceed with any tasks in the future. 255 00:15:33,700 --> 00:15:39,480 Chief Clerk Deng, you do know the pros and cons of being an official very well. 256 00:15:39,480 --> 00:15:43,420 First Division has plenty of cases to handle. Have you been in charge of handling them lately? 257 00:15:43,420 --> 00:15:45,440 I've always been in charge here. 258 00:15:46,980 --> 00:15:48,340 All right. 259 00:15:48,340 --> 00:15:51,660 Please continue to devote yourself to the First Division, then. 260 00:15:53,700 --> 00:15:57,420 Official Fan, I'm just the chief clerk. There are many supervisors above me. 261 00:15:57,420 --> 00:15:59,200 They're already gone. 262 00:16:04,100 --> 00:16:08,040 From today onward, Wang Qinian and Deng Ziyue 263 00:16:08,040 --> 00:16:11,340 will assist me in managing the First Division. 264 00:16:11,340 --> 00:16:14,580 Official Fan, what about the rest of the supervisors... 265 00:16:14,580 --> 00:16:17,060 Those who are not here today won't need to come back in the future. 266 00:16:17,060 --> 00:16:19,460 I'll notify the headquarters and send them somewhere else. 267 00:16:19,460 --> 00:16:22,320 - Hurry! - Quick! 268 00:16:23,060 --> 00:16:24,980 You all better look closely. 269 00:16:24,980 --> 00:16:30,660 I, Fan Xian, will take over the First Division temporarily as the inspector. 270 00:16:30,660 --> 00:16:32,700 I'm not the main character here. 271 00:16:33,460 --> 00:16:35,680 This is our main character. 272 00:16:36,700 --> 00:16:38,740 This is Yan Bingyun. 273 00:16:38,740 --> 00:16:40,620 He just returned from Northern Qi. 274 00:16:40,620 --> 00:16:44,460 I'm sure you all know how merciless and cruel he is. 275 00:16:44,460 --> 00:16:48,700 In other words, do you think he cares about pride and dignity? 276 00:16:52,420 --> 00:16:56,300 Look at his eyes. They're filled with killing intent. 277 00:16:56,300 --> 00:16:57,980 Why do you think he's standing here? 278 00:16:57,980 --> 00:17:01,520 It's because he intends to stick with me until the very end! 279 00:17:04,300 --> 00:17:08,840 A person like him is capable of anything. 280 00:17:10,660 --> 00:17:12,180 Do you all understand? 281 00:17:12,180 --> 00:17:15,600 - We do. - We do! - We understand. 282 00:17:15,600 --> 00:17:17,420 I'll say this again. 283 00:17:17,420 --> 00:17:20,380 From today onward, all previous supervisors here are void. 284 00:17:20,380 --> 00:17:22,900 Wang Qinian and Deng Ziyue will be my left-hand man and right-hand man. 285 00:17:22,900 --> 00:17:27,420 Everyone, that's all from me. Any objections? 286 00:17:28,540 --> 00:17:32,380 Supervisor Wang. Supervisor Deng. 287 00:17:32,380 --> 00:17:33,880 You are being too courteous. 288 00:17:33,880 --> 00:17:37,820 In the future, let's help each other out. 289 00:17:41,180 --> 00:17:43,180 You should be more courteous. They were addressing you, you know? 290 00:17:43,180 --> 00:17:45,620 Yes. Let's help each other out. 291 00:17:45,620 --> 00:17:49,740 I'll definitely do my best and devote myself to my tasks. 292 00:17:50,460 --> 00:17:52,780 I have one more question. 293 00:17:52,780 --> 00:17:58,960 Do you all still remember the first sentence of the vow you guys made when you first joined the Inspection and Control Bureau? 294 00:17:58,980 --> 00:18:01,980 All for the sake of the Qing Empire. 295 00:18:01,980 --> 00:18:07,080 But now, it's more like all for the sake of your own lives. 296 00:18:07,980 --> 00:18:11,220 Did you all forget the vow you made? 297 00:18:14,220 --> 00:18:16,420 We didn't! 298 00:18:16,420 --> 00:18:18,730 What does the First Division do? 299 00:18:18,730 --> 00:18:21,400 What does the Inspection and Control Bureau do? 300 00:18:21,400 --> 00:18:25,160 We seek clean governance to ensure the people's peace! 301 00:18:25,160 --> 00:18:28,220 Did you all all forget about the reason you joined us? 302 00:18:32,460 --> 00:18:34,300 I don't care what you did in the past. 303 00:18:34,300 --> 00:18:37,260 From today onward, do not do it again. 304 00:18:37,260 --> 00:18:39,700 All gifts are to be rejected! 305 00:18:39,700 --> 00:18:41,380 I know what you want to say. 306 00:18:41,380 --> 00:18:44,960 It's difficult to live in the capital without accepting gifts. Right? 307 00:18:46,060 --> 00:18:49,180 No one has it easy in this world. 308 00:18:49,180 --> 00:18:52,980 Go to the streets! Take a look at the people! 309 00:18:52,980 --> 00:18:56,340 Even they didn't say anything about their lives! How dare you all say something like that? 310 00:19:00,700 --> 00:19:02,420 But, everyone, don't worry. 311 00:19:02,420 --> 00:19:06,640 I'm still easy to talk to. 312 00:19:06,640 --> 00:19:08,740 But you all must be careful. 313 00:19:09,620 --> 00:19:12,780 Do not let Xiao Yan get a hold of you if you commit any mistakes. 314 00:19:12,780 --> 00:19:15,480 You'll experience living hell. 315 00:19:16,780 --> 00:19:19,020 - The First Division is out of my jurisdiction. - All of us are in the Inspection and Control Bureau. 316 00:19:19,020 --> 00:19:21,240 All for the sake of the Qing Empire. 317 00:19:22,420 --> 00:19:25,460 All right. I'm done talking. Time to get to work. 318 00:19:25,460 --> 00:19:27,080 Deng Ziyue. 319 00:19:27,700 --> 00:19:31,820 Official Fan, what do you need? 320 00:19:31,820 --> 00:19:34,460 I saw the baskets of fish in front of the entrance. 321 00:19:34,460 --> 00:19:36,760 I don't think they're fresh. 322 00:19:37,460 --> 00:19:39,740 The fish aren't fresh? 323 00:19:39,740 --> 00:19:43,260 The fish they gave us weren't fresh. What does that mean? 324 00:19:43,260 --> 00:19:46,840 That means the Crop Inspection Bureau looks down on the First Division. 325 00:19:46,840 --> 00:19:48,380 No one can stand that. 326 00:19:48,380 --> 00:19:50,180 - Deng Ziyue. - Yes, Official Fan. 327 00:19:50,180 --> 00:19:52,900 Take your men and seal off the Crop Inspection Bureau. 328 00:19:52,900 --> 00:19:56,220 Official Fan! Official Fan... Official Fan! Here's the thing. 329 00:19:56,220 --> 00:19:58,980 Eunuch Dai of the Crop Inspection Bureau is Imperial Consort Shu's favorite subject. 330 00:19:58,980 --> 00:20:01,780 I know. It's Second Prince's mother. She loves to read. I met her before. 331 00:20:01,780 --> 00:20:03,940 If so, Official Fan, shouldn't you reconsider your decision? 332 00:20:03,940 --> 00:20:06,780 There's nothing to be afraid of. Listen to me and seal it off. 333 00:20:06,780 --> 00:20:09,740 Even if you wish to do so, what kind of charges should we put on them? 334 00:20:09,740 --> 00:20:13,700 Of all the cases handled by the First Division, don't tell me the Crop Inspection Bureau didn't commit any mistakes at all? 335 00:20:13,700 --> 00:20:15,540 When you put it that way, I guess they did commit some mistakes. 336 00:20:15,540 --> 00:20:17,540 What are you waiting for, then? Take your men and seal it off. 337 00:20:17,540 --> 00:20:20,600 Well... Official Fan, I'm new to the division. It's already hard enough for me to win their support. 338 00:20:20,600 --> 00:20:24,070 And my position isn't high enough to deal with the Crop Inspection Bureau. 339 00:20:24,070 --> 00:20:26,835 If so, Young Master Yan, why don't you do it on his behalf? 340 00:20:26,835 --> 00:20:28,560 It's the First Division's task. What has it got to do with me? 341 00:20:28,560 --> 00:20:30,940 All of us are in the Inspection and Control Bureau. We serve the empire. 342 00:20:30,940 --> 00:20:33,460 If so, Young Official Yan, sorry for the trouble. 343 00:20:33,460 --> 00:20:35,860 You want me to take my men to seal off the Crop Inspection Bureau? 344 00:20:35,860 --> 00:20:38,400 What will you do, then? 345 00:20:38,400 --> 00:20:39,560 I'll invite the audience. 346 00:20:39,560 --> 00:20:43,880 The stage is set. We have to get some audience. 347 00:20:43,880 --> 00:20:46,140 Who are you inviting? 348 00:20:46,140 --> 00:20:48,560 The greatest showman! 349 00:20:50,220 --> 00:20:54,280 - Fan Xian, you're here. - Be careful. Watch your step. 350 00:20:54,280 --> 00:20:56,560 Quickdraw, you're back too? 351 00:21:00,980 --> 00:21:04,700 I always complained that he was cold and impolite. 352 00:21:04,700 --> 00:21:06,300 Your Highness, he's no match for you. 353 00:21:06,300 --> 00:21:07,700 I have to criticize you. 354 00:21:07,700 --> 00:21:10,740 It's been so long since you came back. But this is your first time visiting me. 355 00:21:10,740 --> 00:21:12,940 Yes. It's my fault indeed. 356 00:21:12,940 --> 00:21:16,420 That's why I'm visiting you personally. 357 00:21:18,060 --> 00:21:20,180 This is my gift of apology. 358 00:21:20,180 --> 00:21:21,460 What is this? 359 00:21:21,460 --> 00:21:24,140 Have you ever heard of Yunmeng fish? 360 00:21:24,140 --> 00:21:25,660 Yunmeng fish? 361 00:21:25,660 --> 00:21:28,500 It's renowned for its sweet and fresh taste. We have to drink first. 362 00:21:28,500 --> 00:21:33,420 I'll tell my men to steam them... Where's the fish? 363 00:21:38,660 --> 00:21:42,100 I searched the entire city. I couldn't find any. 364 00:21:44,260 --> 00:21:45,460 I appreciate your effort. 365 00:21:45,460 --> 00:21:48,300 You delivered a bucket of water to me. But it's the thought that counts. 366 00:21:48,300 --> 00:21:49,980 Is that so? 367 00:21:51,660 --> 00:21:53,380 Here you go. 368 00:21:57,460 --> 00:21:59,040 Bi'an. 369 00:22:00,300 --> 00:22:02,060 Clean the place up. 370 00:22:03,020 --> 00:22:04,620 But I know where we can get some fish. 371 00:22:04,620 --> 00:22:07,340 - So? - Let's go and catch some fish. 372 00:22:07,340 --> 00:22:09,380 You want me to come and catch fish with you? 373 00:22:09,380 --> 00:22:11,220 Your Highness, are you busy? 374 00:22:11,860 --> 00:22:13,420 I knew it. 375 00:22:13,420 --> 00:22:17,700 The most interesting person in the entire capital is you. 376 00:22:17,700 --> 00:22:19,740 I feel the same. 377 00:22:43,360 --> 00:22:46,300 I told you all before. 378 00:22:46,300 --> 00:22:50,920 You may ignore all of the other offices in the capital. 379 00:22:50,920 --> 00:22:55,140 However, you must serve the Inspection and Control Bureau well. 380 00:22:57,500 --> 00:22:59,300 Did I not say that before? 381 00:22:59,300 --> 00:23:02,140 - Did I not say that before? - You did! 382 00:23:02,140 --> 00:23:04,300 Eunuch Dai, we dare not take them lightly. 383 00:23:04,300 --> 00:23:06,320 We didn't skimp on bribing them. 384 00:23:06,320 --> 00:23:09,500 We even delivered some Yunmeng fish to them today. 385 00:23:09,500 --> 00:23:13,220 If so, why did the First Division come and seal our place off? 386 00:23:13,220 --> 00:23:16,020 We have no idea either. 387 00:23:16,020 --> 00:23:18,700 - Which supervisor was it? - None of them was here. 388 00:23:18,700 --> 00:23:20,800 I think their leader's surname is Deng. 389 00:23:20,800 --> 00:23:22,940 He's a chief clerk. 390 00:23:28,860 --> 00:23:31,080 Get up! 391 00:23:41,260 --> 00:23:44,380 What kind of charges did they use? 392 00:23:44,380 --> 00:23:46,940 Charges like skimming money off the food budget and such. 393 00:23:46,940 --> 00:23:49,460 How is that even a charge? 394 00:23:50,260 --> 00:23:52,860 He must be here to sponge off of us. 395 00:23:54,380 --> 00:23:58,060 Sir, why don't you go and check on him? 396 00:23:58,060 --> 00:24:01,560 He's just a chief clerk. He doesn't deserve my attention. 397 00:24:02,660 --> 00:24:07,180 The Inspection and Control Bureau might be influential in the capital, 398 00:24:07,180 --> 00:24:09,700 but who gave them their authority and power? 399 00:24:09,700 --> 00:24:12,620 It's the palace. 400 00:24:12,620 --> 00:24:14,980 If you don't go, our bureau will remain shut down. 401 00:24:14,980 --> 00:24:17,340 What should we do, then? 402 00:24:24,020 --> 00:24:27,500 They can seal it off for as long as they like. 403 00:24:27,500 --> 00:24:30,980 Later, tell the Imperial Kitchen 404 00:24:30,980 --> 00:24:35,060 that there are fewer vegetables delivered to the palace. 405 00:24:35,060 --> 00:24:39,220 Especially the vegetables that the consorts love. 406 00:24:39,220 --> 00:24:41,560 Tell them they're out of stock. 407 00:24:44,220 --> 00:24:45,660 That won't do. 408 00:24:45,660 --> 00:24:48,740 If the higher-ups ask you about it, 409 00:24:48,740 --> 00:24:52,700 tell them that the First Division was too mighty. 410 00:24:52,700 --> 00:24:55,300 They cut off the palace's vegetable supply. 411 00:24:55,300 --> 00:25:00,380 The Crop Inspection Bureau is too lowly to resist them. 412 00:25:00,380 --> 00:25:04,860 Should we reduce His Majesty's vegetable supply as well? 413 00:25:05,740 --> 00:25:07,900 How long has it been since you joined the palace? 414 00:25:07,900 --> 00:25:10,660 How dare you say something like that?! 415 00:25:10,660 --> 00:25:12,460 I know my fault now. 416 00:25:19,740 --> 00:25:21,460 Eunuch Dai. 417 00:25:21,460 --> 00:25:24,000 [Eunuch Dai, Supervisor of Crop Inspection Bureau] What now? 418 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:28,300 [Hong Zhu, Eunuch] Official Fan Xian has rushed to the Crop Inspection Bureau. 419 00:25:28,980 --> 00:25:31,160 Come forward and speak. 420 00:25:34,980 --> 00:25:39,520 Official Fan Xian has rushed to the Crop Inspection Bureau. 421 00:25:40,260 --> 00:25:43,460 How did we provoke Fan Xian? 422 00:25:43,460 --> 00:25:47,300 Eunuch Dai knows what to do. You may leave. 423 00:25:47,300 --> 00:25:49,700 Sir, you should go there. 424 00:25:50,240 --> 00:25:53,180 Such audacity! Who are you to tell Eunuch Dai what to do? 425 00:25:53,180 --> 00:25:56,220 Wait! Why should I go? 426 00:25:56,220 --> 00:26:00,260 Sir, Fan Xian isn't the only person who rushed to the Crop Inspection Bureau. 427 00:26:00,260 --> 00:26:02,500 Second Prince is there as well. 428 00:26:03,980 --> 00:26:05,140 Who did you say? 429 00:26:05,140 --> 00:26:07,260 Second Prince. 430 00:26:07,260 --> 00:26:10,500 Sir, don't panic. I asked them about it. 431 00:26:10,500 --> 00:26:13,500 Although Second Prince was there, he was only observing the situation. 432 00:26:13,500 --> 00:26:17,220 It didn't seem like he was angry. I don't think it's a big deal. 433 00:26:22,220 --> 00:26:24,180 I'm glad to hear that. 434 00:26:24,840 --> 00:26:28,380 The Crop Inspection Bureau depends on Imperial Consort Shu solely. 435 00:26:28,380 --> 00:26:31,620 Since Second Prince is there, Sir, you should be there. 436 00:26:31,620 --> 00:26:34,840 We mustn't let His Highness think that we're taking him lightly. 437 00:26:39,300 --> 00:26:41,610 He has a point. 438 00:26:41,610 --> 00:26:43,460 I have to go. 439 00:26:51,520 --> 00:26:53,020 What's your name again? 440 00:26:53,020 --> 00:26:55,140 Eunuch Dai, my name is Hong Zhu. 441 00:26:55,140 --> 00:26:58,520 - Are you new to the palace? - I've been in the palace for a few years now. 442 00:26:58,520 --> 00:27:00,140 Good. 443 00:27:00,860 --> 00:27:03,380 You're pretty witty. 444 00:27:05,060 --> 00:27:07,220 All of you should learn from him. 445 00:27:07,220 --> 00:27:08,760 Yes, Sir. 446 00:27:23,980 --> 00:27:25,300 You will come with me. 447 00:27:25,300 --> 00:27:28,040 Sir, I won't be joining you. 448 00:27:28,040 --> 00:27:31,140 Such audacity! How dare you resist Eunuch Dai's order? 449 00:27:31,140 --> 00:27:33,180 Stay right there! 450 00:27:40,220 --> 00:27:41,980 Why are you resisting my order? 451 00:27:41,980 --> 00:27:43,780 Someone has to stay in the palace 452 00:27:43,780 --> 00:27:47,240 so that we can deal with the situation if they manage to find faults with the Crop Inspection Bureau. 453 00:27:47,240 --> 00:27:51,420 - How? - Naturally, I'll seek out Imperial Consort Shu and plead to her. 454 00:27:55,060 --> 00:27:56,620 You should stay here. 455 00:27:56,620 --> 00:27:58,700 Sir, don't worry. 456 00:27:59,800 --> 00:28:03,340 - All of you, stay here. - Yes, Sir. 457 00:28:08,460 --> 00:28:10,320 Young Eunuch Hong! 458 00:28:13,420 --> 00:28:16,420 I need your opinion on something. 459 00:28:16,420 --> 00:28:19,380 Seniors, all of you are present. I dare not give my opinion. 460 00:28:19,380 --> 00:28:20,620 But please ask away. 461 00:28:20,620 --> 00:28:23,980 Should we reduce the Imperial Kitchen's vegetable supply? 462 00:28:27,080 --> 00:28:30,920 Since Eunuch Dai has rushed over there, maybe we still stand a chance. 463 00:28:30,920 --> 00:28:33,860 At this moment, the less trouble we cause, 464 00:28:33,860 --> 00:28:37,760 the higher the chance of our survival. 465 00:28:37,760 --> 00:28:40,020 Eunuch Hong, you have a point. 466 00:28:40,020 --> 00:28:42,940 Don't try anything stupid. Now, we just need to wait. 467 00:28:42,940 --> 00:28:45,040 Yes, you're right. 468 00:29:12,180 --> 00:29:15,960 Old Deng, go and see if he's here. 469 00:29:15,960 --> 00:29:17,400 Yes, Sir. 470 00:29:43,040 --> 00:29:45,080 Mr. Wang, please wait. 471 00:29:45,080 --> 00:29:46,220 [Warehouse] 472 00:29:46,220 --> 00:29:49,160 - I can't afford to be late. They're waiting for me inside. - You're right. 473 00:29:49,160 --> 00:29:52,240 - What are you doing? - Please wait. 474 00:29:52,240 --> 00:29:55,860 Mr. Wang, I've long heard that you are both wise and mighty. 475 00:29:55,860 --> 00:29:59,580 It's a shame that I had no chance to meet you in person. 476 00:30:01,300 --> 00:30:03,140 What are you doing? 477 00:30:06,300 --> 00:30:11,540 Mr. Wang, I heard that you're Young Official Fan's favorite subordinate. 478 00:30:11,540 --> 00:30:15,560 So, what result does Young Official Fan wish to get 479 00:30:15,560 --> 00:30:19,600 out of this situation? 480 00:30:19,600 --> 00:30:24,220 Eunuch Dai, you deliver fish to the First Division periodically. 481 00:30:25,460 --> 00:30:28,980 We're still on good terms. 482 00:30:28,980 --> 00:30:30,740 It was nothing noteworthy. 483 00:30:30,740 --> 00:30:35,260 However, Young Official Fan didn't get to taste the fish you delivered. 484 00:30:35,260 --> 00:30:37,780 It's because Young Official Fan just arrived at the First Division not long ago. 485 00:30:37,780 --> 00:30:41,220 Don't worry. I've prepared something for him. 486 00:30:41,860 --> 00:30:43,780 All right. Let's go inside. 487 00:30:43,780 --> 00:30:47,260 Hold on. There's one more thing. 488 00:30:47,260 --> 00:30:49,580 There's one more thing. 489 00:30:49,580 --> 00:30:52,320 What is Second Prince doing here as well? 490 00:30:54,180 --> 00:30:57,400 You have another question? 491 00:31:02,220 --> 00:31:05,760 Since Second Prince is here, it makes things easier for us, am I right? 492 00:31:05,760 --> 00:31:08,900 After all, we're officials in the capital. 493 00:31:08,900 --> 00:31:12,940 No matter what we do, we need to follow the rules. 494 00:31:12,940 --> 00:31:15,700 Understood. 495 00:31:15,700 --> 00:31:17,620 Let's go. Please. 496 00:31:18,780 --> 00:31:21,280 Young Official Fan instructed me to come out and see if the person has arrived. 497 00:31:21,280 --> 00:31:23,080 I'm here. 498 00:31:30,780 --> 00:31:32,740 You'll get a share since you saw it. 499 00:31:34,020 --> 00:31:37,800 Let's share our profits together. 500 00:31:52,220 --> 00:31:56,000 Greetings, Your Highness. 501 00:31:56,800 --> 00:31:58,660 You may rise. 502 00:31:59,360 --> 00:32:01,460 Thank you, Your Highness. 503 00:32:01,460 --> 00:32:04,960 - I heard that you have Yunmeng fish here. - That's right. 504 00:32:04,960 --> 00:32:06,700 I'm here to buy some of them. 505 00:32:06,700 --> 00:32:08,460 Your Highness, you must be joking. 506 00:32:08,460 --> 00:32:10,940 I'll tell my men to deliver them to your residence later. 507 00:32:10,940 --> 00:32:14,220 This is an official task. You have to accept my payment. 508 00:32:14,220 --> 00:32:16,500 As a prince, I cannot abuse my power. 509 00:32:16,500 --> 00:32:19,220 You understand that, right? 510 00:32:19,220 --> 00:32:23,300 Yes, Your Highness. I wasn't thinking straight. 511 00:32:23,300 --> 00:32:25,660 Bi'an, pay him. 512 00:32:25,660 --> 00:32:27,280 No need for that. 513 00:32:30,540 --> 00:32:33,440 Your Highness, it's my treat. 514 00:32:33,440 --> 00:32:35,740 - Wait... - I'll pay for it. 515 00:32:36,800 --> 00:32:39,300 - Wait, this is... - Record this transaction. 516 00:32:40,140 --> 00:32:42,220 - I'll record it later. - Don't wait any longer. 517 00:32:42,220 --> 00:32:44,960 We have papers and a brush here. Record it now. 518 00:32:44,960 --> 00:32:46,360 All right. 519 00:32:49,060 --> 00:32:50,500 All right. 520 00:32:51,660 --> 00:32:53,780 Don't use this book. Use this one instead. 521 00:32:53,780 --> 00:32:55,800 [Crop Inspection Bureau Ledger No. 337] 522 00:33:03,220 --> 00:33:06,740 Eunuch Dai, do you know Old Jin? 523 00:33:07,460 --> 00:33:10,400 - Who? - Old Jin. A vegetable seller. 524 00:33:10,400 --> 00:33:12,760 He owed you a huge debt. 525 00:33:12,760 --> 00:33:15,260 I think so. 526 00:33:16,060 --> 00:33:18,820 - You don't remember him, huh? - No, I don't. 527 00:33:23,460 --> 00:33:27,700 Official Fan, if Old Jin is related to you, I can call off his debt. 528 00:33:27,700 --> 00:33:29,460 No need for that. Everything's fine now. 529 00:33:29,460 --> 00:33:31,600 I'm glad to hear that. 530 00:33:34,620 --> 00:33:36,221 [Two Top-Grade Yunmeng Fish, Inspector of Inspection and Control Bureau, Fan Xian] Eunuch Dai, your handwriting is nice. 531 00:33:36,221 --> 00:33:38,140 You flatter me. 532 00:33:40,880 --> 00:33:43,920 It looks just like the handwriting in this ledger. 533 00:33:43,920 --> 00:33:47,180 So, Eunuch Dai, you record all the transactions yourself, huh? 534 00:33:47,180 --> 00:33:51,320 I'm indebted to His Majesty for this position. I dare not take my job lightly. 535 00:33:51,320 --> 00:33:55,520 If so, I guess I have to ask you if I find any issues here. 536 00:33:56,660 --> 00:34:01,280 The Crop Inspection Bureau deals with trivial affairs for the palace. 537 00:34:01,280 --> 00:34:03,520 The accounts are a bit fragmented. 538 00:34:03,520 --> 00:34:06,620 Official Fan, I can explain it to you if you don't understand it. 539 00:34:06,620 --> 00:34:08,220 Fragmented? 540 00:34:12,780 --> 00:34:18,540 Not at all. It's a huge deal. 541 00:34:22,160 --> 00:34:26,740 The Crop Inspection Bureau only purchases groceries. How is this a huge deal? 542 00:34:28,240 --> 00:34:30,360 Eunuch Dai, the rise and fall of the empire 543 00:34:30,360 --> 00:34:33,420 are related to eunuchs like you all as well, am I right? 544 00:34:34,660 --> 00:34:35,620 I guess so. 545 00:34:35,620 --> 00:34:37,880 The Qing Empire had just engaged Northern Qi in a huge battle. 546 00:34:37,880 --> 00:34:39,980 And our border army was mighty enough to achieve a huge victory. 547 00:34:39,980 --> 00:34:42,960 Don't you think your bureau should show them some appreciation? 548 00:34:44,300 --> 00:34:48,640 The food supply of the border army is not within our jurisdiction. 549 00:34:48,640 --> 00:34:51,540 Remember, it's a huge deal. Look at the bigger picture. 550 00:34:51,540 --> 00:34:53,140 What do you mean? 551 00:34:53,140 --> 00:34:55,580 - Is the Crop Inspection Bureau part of the Qing Empire? - Yes, it is. 552 00:34:55,580 --> 00:34:59,100 - If so, shouldn't you all bask in the glory of their victory as well? - Yes. 553 00:34:59,100 --> 00:35:01,980 - We've spent a lot of money in the battle against Northern Qi, right? - Yes. 554 00:35:01,980 --> 00:35:04,980 Now that the battle is over, the imperial court lacks money. 555 00:35:04,980 --> 00:35:07,340 - Does that make sense? - Yes, it does. 556 00:35:07,340 --> 00:35:10,100 - If so, as the people of Qing, shouldn't we share their woes? - We should. 557 00:35:10,100 --> 00:35:12,540 - Should the Crop Inspection Bureau be responsible, then? - We should. 558 00:35:14,460 --> 00:35:17,500 But what should we be responsible for? 559 00:35:21,020 --> 00:35:23,300 The Imperial Treasury is empty. 560 00:35:23,300 --> 00:35:25,540 The entire empire lacks money. 561 00:35:25,540 --> 00:35:28,860 Not only did the Crop Inspection Bureau not try to resolve that issue, 562 00:35:28,860 --> 00:35:31,500 but you all also embezzled funds using other methods. Is that even appropriate? 563 00:35:31,500 --> 00:35:34,040 No! That's not true! 564 00:35:34,040 --> 00:35:36,180 I'm an honest person. 565 00:35:36,180 --> 00:35:37,920 I even feel terrible when I look at money. 566 00:35:37,920 --> 00:35:40,060 Official Fan, I'm sure you misunderstood me. 567 00:35:40,060 --> 00:35:41,820 You're an honest person? 568 00:35:43,340 --> 00:35:46,460 We're from the Inspection and Control Bureau. You've heard of it, right? 569 00:35:46,460 --> 00:35:47,500 Definitely. 570 00:35:47,500 --> 00:35:50,880 I assume you know a little about the way we do things as well. 571 00:35:50,880 --> 00:35:52,980 You know clearly whether or not you've embezzled the empire's funds. 572 00:35:52,980 --> 00:35:57,260 You know the consequences if we continue checking your ledgers. 573 00:36:02,320 --> 00:36:05,100 Eunuch Dai, the empire lacks money. 574 00:36:06,100 --> 00:36:11,840 Can't the Crop Inspection Bureau do their part and share our woes with us? 575 00:36:21,360 --> 00:36:25,900 Official Fan, may we speak in private? 576 00:36:25,900 --> 00:36:28,880 It's fine. There are no outsiders here. 577 00:36:29,560 --> 00:36:31,540 Yes, there are no outsiders here. 578 00:36:40,780 --> 00:36:44,380 Regarding the ledgers, here are some additional details. 579 00:36:44,380 --> 00:36:47,940 If you don't understand it, you may head back and read it yourself. 580 00:36:55,580 --> 00:36:57,090 1,000, 581 00:36:57,090 --> 00:36:59,500 2,000, 582 00:37:00,080 --> 00:37:02,100 3,000 taels. 583 00:37:05,820 --> 00:37:09,720 3,000 taels? I guess that's enough. 584 00:37:10,780 --> 00:37:14,900 Speaking of which, purchasing groceries is quite difficult too, am I right? 585 00:37:16,420 --> 00:37:18,340 It's my duty. 586 00:37:18,340 --> 00:37:21,980 Since all of us are fellow officials, I shouldn't be too overbearing. 587 00:37:21,980 --> 00:37:23,560 I should be kind to everyone, right? 588 00:37:23,560 --> 00:37:25,080 That's right. 589 00:37:25,080 --> 00:37:29,260 Young Official Fan, you truly understand the way of officialdom. 590 00:37:30,060 --> 00:37:32,860 Does that mean the Crop Inspection Bureau wasn't at fault here? 591 00:37:32,860 --> 00:37:33,980 Was I being too abrupt? 592 00:37:33,980 --> 00:37:37,940 That's not it! It's your duty to check the ledgers. 593 00:37:37,940 --> 00:37:39,540 Everything's fine as long as the misunderstanding is resolved. 594 00:37:39,540 --> 00:37:41,220 Old Deng. 595 00:37:41,740 --> 00:37:43,280 Let's go. 596 00:37:44,540 --> 00:37:46,080 Let's go! 597 00:37:53,980 --> 00:37:57,100 The show is over. Let's head home. 598 00:38:00,660 --> 00:38:02,820 You better not forget about His Highness' fish. 599 00:38:02,820 --> 00:38:05,060 I'll surely deliver it to His Highness's residence. 600 00:38:05,060 --> 00:38:07,180 Your Highness, do you need my men to escort you back? 601 00:38:07,180 --> 00:38:08,580 No need for that. See you later. 602 00:38:08,580 --> 00:38:10,200 Okay. 603 00:38:11,060 --> 00:38:13,920 We have to see each other again. I'll wait for you. 604 00:38:20,410 --> 00:38:24,590 [Crop Inspection Bureau] 605 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:38,380 This is the debt I incurred six months ago. 606 00:38:38,380 --> 00:38:39,560 Thank you for remembering it. 607 00:38:39,560 --> 00:38:42,260 It's my duty to repay it. 608 00:38:42,260 --> 00:38:43,380 The fruits are fresh today. You should buy some. 609 00:38:43,380 --> 00:38:44,360 Sure. 610 00:38:44,360 --> 00:38:46,100 Please pick them. 611 00:38:46,100 --> 00:38:48,180 This is more ripe. 612 00:38:48,660 --> 00:38:50,540 - Please go ahead. - This is more ripe. 613 00:38:50,540 --> 00:38:51,680 I'll take these. 614 00:38:51,680 --> 00:38:54,380 Did you know what you were doing? 615 00:38:56,020 --> 00:38:58,160 I was taking bribes. 616 00:38:58,160 --> 00:39:01,200 I'll definitely file a complaint to get you impeached. 617 00:39:01,200 --> 00:39:04,580 You alone aren't enough. Get a few more people to join you. 618 00:39:04,580 --> 00:39:06,840 What nonsense are you talking about? 619 00:39:08,880 --> 00:39:10,680 Official Fan, have a pear. 620 00:39:12,680 --> 00:39:14,900 - Do you want one? - No. 621 00:39:18,840 --> 00:39:23,180 So, which bureau is in charge of impeachment? 622 00:39:25,200 --> 00:39:29,860 It's either the Inspection and Control Bureau or the Imperial Censorate. 623 00:39:30,880 --> 00:39:33,140 The Imperial Censorate? 624 00:39:33,980 --> 00:39:35,990 The censors, huh? 625 00:39:35,990 --> 00:39:38,080 How is it? Are you close to them? 626 00:39:38,480 --> 00:39:40,060 What exactly are you up to? 627 00:39:40,060 --> 00:39:42,980 Didn't I tell you already? Get a few more people to join you in impeaching me. 628 00:39:42,980 --> 00:39:46,360 Sorry for the trouble. Please spread this news for me. 629 00:39:47,580 --> 00:39:50,820 People lay traps for their political opponents. 630 00:39:50,820 --> 00:39:53,860 But you? You're digging a grave for yourself. 631 00:39:53,860 --> 00:39:57,360 - Please. - No one will save you if you get in trouble. 632 00:40:08,440 --> 00:40:14,320 Deliver this, the ledger, and the transaction records to Chief Chen. 633 00:40:14,320 --> 00:40:15,820 Yes, Official Fan. 634 00:40:16,460 --> 00:40:17,640 And this as well. 635 00:40:17,640 --> 00:40:20,560 Just as you predicted. Eunuch Dai gave me this. 636 00:40:22,620 --> 00:40:23,860 Record all of it. 637 00:40:23,860 --> 00:40:25,360 Yes, Official Fan. 638 00:40:28,720 --> 00:40:32,062 [Moon Embracing House] 639 00:40:37,100 --> 00:40:40,260 Eunuch Dai didn't even remember who Old Jin was. 640 00:40:42,620 --> 00:40:44,680 No one remembers him. 641 00:41:58,860 --> 00:42:01,580 Actually, I'd only met him for a few times. 642 00:42:01,580 --> 00:42:05,340 But for some reason, I cannot forget him. 643 00:42:09,300 --> 00:42:10,880 Old Wang, 644 00:42:11,340 --> 00:42:15,853 if no one stands up for them, people like them 645 00:42:15,853 --> 00:42:19,220 can only suffer in silence for the rest of their lives. 646 00:42:21,740 --> 00:42:23,880 But who can stand up for them? 647 00:42:23,880 --> 00:42:28,200 [Moon Embracing House] Who can show them what the law truly means? 648 00:42:28,780 --> 00:42:34,720 If no one can see the law, who will believe in it? 649 00:42:36,160 --> 00:42:37,880 Tell me. 650 00:42:38,780 --> 00:42:40,880 Am I being too sentimental here? 651 00:42:42,300 --> 00:42:43,840 Sir, 652 00:42:44,380 --> 00:42:49,060 I wish to witness the legendary law in action as well. 653 00:42:52,620 --> 00:42:56,840 If so, we shall broaden the horizons of the capital. 654 00:43:01,130 --> 00:43:10,050 Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life 2 Team @ Viki.com 655 00:43:12,590 --> 00:43:16,610 "Excuse Me" by Zhou Shen 656 00:43:16,660 --> 00:43:22,060 ♫ The young man raises his face as he moves towards his moon ♫ 657 00:43:23,960 --> 00:43:30,080 ♫ They tease him for his arrogance. How can they be so different? ♫ 658 00:43:31,980 --> 00:43:35,840 ♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫ 659 00:43:35,840 --> 00:43:39,660 ♫ How can it remain unstained? ♫ 660 00:43:39,660 --> 00:43:45,780 ♫ As long as a silver tael has a price, who can still be truly carefree? ♫ 661 00:43:45,780 --> 00:43:48,400 ♫ You are all correct ♫ 662 00:43:48,400 --> 00:43:53,720 ♫ He said to please make way ♫ 663 00:43:53,720 --> 00:43:56,080 ♫ Let me get drunk ♫ 664 00:43:56,080 --> 00:44:01,000 ♫ And leisurely recite a few chapters of poems ♫ 665 00:44:01,000 --> 00:44:05,340 ♫ Let me wear a white robe and cross the alley of insanity ♫ 666 00:44:05,340 --> 00:44:08,760 ♫ to catch the moonlight in the muddy pond ♫ 667 00:44:08,760 --> 00:44:11,100 ♫ Sir, I hope you will forgive me ♫ 668 00:44:11,100 --> 00:44:16,060 ♫ Your words of advice, I understand but I don't want to pretend ♫ 669 00:44:16,060 --> 00:44:20,190 ♫ Everyone searches for prosperous towns while I search for the moon ♫ 670 00:44:20,190 --> 00:44:22,940 ♫ Why should we travel together? ♫ 671 00:44:22,940 --> 00:44:24,860 ♫ I apologize ♫ 672 00:44:24,860 --> 00:44:26,940 ♫ Excuse me ♫ 673 00:44:26,940 --> 00:44:30,520 ♫ You are you. I am me ♫ 674 00:44:30,540 --> 00:44:32,360 ♫ I apologize ♫ 675 00:44:32,360 --> 00:44:34,320 ♫ Excuse me ♫ 676 00:44:34,320 --> 00:44:40,020 ♫ You are you. I am me ♫ 677 00:44:51,750 --> 00:44:55,450 ♫ Wearing a white robe when crossing a muddy pond ♫ 678 00:44:55,450 --> 00:44:59,170 ♫ Remarkably worldly-wise yet hopelessly romantic ♫ 679 00:44:59,170 --> 00:45:02,400 ♫ Know there's love in your heart ♫ 680 00:45:02,400 --> 00:45:05,550 ♫ Don't ever change ♫ 681 00:45:06,860 --> 00:45:10,360 ♫ They have seen light and darkness ♫ 682 00:45:10,360 --> 00:45:14,010 ♫ And yet retained their innocence ♫ 683 00:45:14,010 --> 00:45:17,100 ♫ Cloaked in moonlight ♫ 684 00:45:17,100 --> 00:45:20,480 ♫ They travelled through the night ♫