1 00:01:24,640 --> 00:01:30,920 Joy of Life 2 2 00:01:39,600 --> 00:01:41,080 I knew you wouldn't die 3 00:01:41,160 --> 00:01:42,360 Everyone said you were dead 4 00:01:42,680 --> 00:01:45,240 -It feels like I haven't seen you in years. -Keep your voice down. 5 00:01:48,080 --> 00:01:49,960 Weren't you sent on a diplomatic mission to Northern Qi? 6 00:01:50,360 --> 00:01:52,240 The delegation hasn't returned yet, how did you come back first? 7 00:01:53,760 --> 00:01:55,080 In trouble? 8 00:01:55,160 --> 00:01:56,520 Are you the owner of Baoyue Tower? 9 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:00,000 Could you tell? 10 00:02:00,640 --> 00:02:02,680 I was so busy talking to you, I almost messed up the accounts. 11 00:02:03,640 --> 00:02:05,720 Stand there and look at me. 12 00:02:07,440 --> 00:02:08,640 I'll ask you one more time. 13 00:02:09,800 --> 00:02:12,160 Is the Moon Embracing Tower your property? 14 00:02:13,760 --> 00:02:15,640 Don't grit your teeth at me like that. 15 00:02:15,960 --> 00:02:17,760 Being jealous or envious won't help. 16 00:02:17,840 --> 00:02:19,480 Even brothers should settle accounts clearly. 17 00:02:20,160 --> 00:02:21,200 Brother, let me put it this way. 18 00:02:21,480 --> 00:02:22,680 The entire Moon Embracing Tower, 19 00:02:22,760 --> 00:02:25,440 every brick, every tile, every plant, 20 00:02:25,520 --> 00:02:27,560 was all your younger brother's doing. 21 00:02:27,880 --> 00:02:30,080 This Moon Embracing Tower is my... 22 00:02:30,160 --> 00:02:32,320 It's our Fan family's property. 23 00:02:32,880 --> 00:02:34,080 Why did you establish the Moon Embracing Tower? 24 00:02:34,920 --> 00:02:36,280 Since when does making money need a reason? 25 00:02:37,760 --> 00:02:40,280 If anything, you're the one who should be answering questions. 26 00:02:41,240 --> 00:02:42,880 Our bookstore was doing just fine 27 00:02:42,960 --> 00:02:44,120 Then you ran off to Beiqi 28 00:02:44,200 --> 00:02:45,760 What was your phrase for it? "Updates" 29 00:02:46,280 --> 00:02:47,440 You stopped updating 30 00:02:47,760 --> 00:02:49,840 The readers are demanding updates What am I supposed to do? 31 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:51,040 I can't even continue writing "Dream of Red Mansions" 32 00:02:51,720 --> 00:02:52,720 Does your family know? 33 00:02:54,160 --> 00:02:55,800 No, they don't 34 00:02:55,880 --> 00:02:58,000 I've been keeping it from them, wanted to give them a surprise 35 00:02:58,920 --> 00:03:02,400 So this is really your own decision? No one forced you? 36 00:03:04,160 --> 00:03:05,320 I really don't understand you 37 00:03:05,400 --> 00:03:06,880 Making money is such a good thing 38 00:03:06,960 --> 00:03:08,360 Why would anyone need to force you? 39 00:03:09,400 --> 00:03:10,400 Why don't you explain it to me 40 00:03:10,480 --> 00:03:12,200 Actually, I'd like to ask you 41 00:03:12,280 --> 00:03:14,240 You've been in Beiqi for so long, are you... 42 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:16,560 I... 43 00:03:19,160 --> 00:03:20,920 Are you crazy? Why are you hitting me? 44 00:03:21,640 --> 00:03:22,760 Who's this with? 45 00:03:23,120 --> 00:03:25,640 Wait, wasn't the boss alone up there? 46 00:03:25,720 --> 00:03:26,720 What's all this commotion? 47 00:03:28,760 --> 00:03:30,120 Every plant and tree, right? 48 00:03:30,600 --> 00:03:33,120 Every brick and tile, right? They're all yours 49 00:03:33,200 --> 00:03:34,240 They're all yours 50 00:03:34,840 --> 00:03:36,120 All yours 51 00:03:37,080 --> 00:03:38,280 I'll kill you 52 00:03:54,480 --> 00:03:56,520 I... can't do this. 53 00:04:00,200 --> 00:04:01,400 Fan Xian. 54 00:04:03,080 --> 00:04:05,760 Even my father never hit me this hard. Who do you think you are? 55 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:10,040 Did you open the Moon Embrace Tower? 56 00:04:10,960 --> 00:04:12,880 Yes, I did. What about it? Jealous? 57 00:04:13,600 --> 00:04:15,280 Then what about Old Jin's business? 58 00:04:15,360 --> 00:04:17,440 I don't know any Old Jin or Old Tie. 59 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,000 Don't talk to me about things I don't know. 60 00:04:19,600 --> 00:04:21,400 I've put up with you for too long, Fan Xian. 61 00:04:21,480 --> 00:04:22,840 Who the hell do you think you are? 62 00:04:22,920 --> 00:04:25,280 Do you believe me if I call people to break your damn legs right now? 63 00:04:26,720 --> 00:04:27,880 I haven't called anyone yet. 64 00:04:47,360 --> 00:04:48,360 Fan Sizhe 65 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:50,920 No need for all that trouble 66 00:04:52,200 --> 00:04:53,280 Let me be straight with you 67 00:04:54,560 --> 00:04:55,960 I sneaked back to the capital 68 00:04:56,720 --> 00:04:57,720 And caused some trouble 69 00:04:59,920 --> 00:05:01,080 If you go out and announce 70 00:05:01,160 --> 00:05:03,800 that Fan Xian is here, I'm done for 71 00:05:03,880 --> 00:05:05,880 Worse than broken legs - might lose my life 72 00:05:06,520 --> 00:05:08,120 Stop playing the victim with me 73 00:05:08,200 --> 00:05:09,440 You really think I won't call for help? 74 00:05:09,520 --> 00:05:11,320 Fine, I'll wait right here 75 00:05:11,400 --> 00:05:13,960 Revenge is sweetest when taken personally, go ahead 76 00:05:14,040 --> 00:05:16,360 Alright... you're in trouble now 77 00:05:17,520 --> 00:05:18,880 Wait here, don't move 78 00:05:18,960 --> 00:05:20,240 Someone come here, quickly! 79 00:05:21,480 --> 00:05:22,480 Everyone come here! 80 00:05:23,680 --> 00:05:25,080 Here... boss 81 00:05:25,560 --> 00:05:27,680 Young master's been bullied 82 00:05:28,240 --> 00:05:29,840 What? Who'd dare bully you? 83 00:05:29,920 --> 00:05:31,720 -Everyone come... -Coming... 84 00:05:31,800 --> 00:05:32,920 Is everyone here? 85 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:34,120 Why so few? 86 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:37,000 Where are our three hundred warriors? Call them all 87 00:05:37,080 --> 00:05:38,320 Come here 88 00:05:38,400 --> 00:05:40,960 What's wrong? Our accounts are such a mess... 89 00:05:42,360 --> 00:05:44,160 -What's wrong with you? -Boss 90 00:05:44,480 --> 00:05:46,560 Whose legs did you say you'd break? 91 00:05:46,640 --> 00:05:47,640 That Fan... 92 00:05:47,920 --> 00:05:49,280 -Who? -Who? 93 00:05:51,080 --> 00:05:52,720 -Fan who? -Who? Who exactly? 94 00:05:52,800 --> 00:05:54,560 The table's legs 95 00:05:54,640 --> 00:05:55,760 Dining table? 96 00:05:56,240 --> 00:05:57,440 -Dining table? -Dining table? 97 00:05:57,760 --> 00:05:59,240 Who's this dining table? 98 00:06:02,920 --> 00:06:04,680 It tripped me and made me fall hard earlier 99 00:06:05,520 --> 00:06:06,640 Tomorrow 100 00:06:06,720 --> 00:06:08,040 Have it remade into a tea table 101 00:06:10,800 --> 00:06:11,880 - Coffee table? - Move aside 102 00:06:13,400 --> 00:06:14,400 This... 103 00:06:28,360 --> 00:06:29,360 Where are the people you called? 104 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,000 You just said 105 00:06:35,520 --> 00:06:38,160 If I call people up here, you're dead 106 00:06:38,720 --> 00:06:40,200 -Is that true? -It's true 107 00:06:47,440 --> 00:06:48,640 This counts as me saving your life. 108 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:51,480 I'll let you off for now. 109 00:06:51,920 --> 00:06:53,040 But don't get too happy. 110 00:06:53,560 --> 00:06:54,680 I'm still mad at you. 111 00:06:54,760 --> 00:06:56,360 What right do you have to hit me? 112 00:06:58,960 --> 00:06:59,960 No... 113 00:07:03,440 --> 00:07:04,440 What's wrong? 114 00:07:05,720 --> 00:07:06,720 It's nothing. 115 00:07:07,920 --> 00:07:11,040 My Fight Qi has been acting up lately. 116 00:07:11,920 --> 00:07:13,120 When I hit you in a rush earlier, 117 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:15,120 it went haywire again. 118 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:18,200 Why are you in such a hurry? 119 00:07:18,520 --> 00:07:19,520 Sorry about that. 120 00:07:20,040 --> 00:07:21,240 What are *you* sorry for? 121 00:07:25,400 --> 00:07:27,440 Did you arrest the mother and son from the Teng family? 122 00:07:28,480 --> 00:07:29,480 What? 123 00:07:30,240 --> 00:07:31,280 Who? 124 00:07:32,160 --> 00:07:33,160 Teng Zijing's widow 125 00:07:34,440 --> 00:07:36,800 I arrested...arrested where? Brought them to Moon Embrace Pavilion? 126 00:07:37,680 --> 00:07:40,280 That's impossible, Old Teng and I were on good terms. 127 00:07:40,360 --> 00:07:41,600 Would I do something so immoral? 128 00:07:42,160 --> 00:07:43,480 You didn't know? 129 00:07:43,560 --> 00:07:47,400 Wait, who told you she was here? Do you have proof? 130 00:07:47,480 --> 00:07:49,000 Someone saw it. 131 00:07:49,720 --> 00:07:50,960 - Let me go ask - Come back 132 00:07:53,880 --> 00:07:55,920 Do you know about forcing decent women into prostitution? 133 00:07:58,520 --> 00:08:00,600 What nonsense are you saying? What are you talking about? 134 00:08:01,280 --> 00:08:03,320 Our Moon Embrace Pavilion is a place of refined elegance. 135 00:08:03,400 --> 00:08:04,760 Isn't it a brothel? 136 00:08:05,960 --> 00:08:08,440 You're infuriating me, let me explain this properly. 137 00:08:09,640 --> 00:08:12,360 You think Moon Embrace Pavilion is a brothel? 138 00:08:12,960 --> 00:08:15,200 Think about it - if we opened a brothel in the capital, 139 00:08:15,640 --> 00:08:17,280 there are already three to five established brothels. 140 00:08:17,360 --> 00:08:19,320 Doing the same thing wouldn't be novel at all. 141 00:08:19,400 --> 00:08:20,760 And we're just entering this business. 142 00:08:20,840 --> 00:08:22,640 How could we compete for customers? 143 00:08:22,720 --> 00:08:24,760 So we had to take a different approach. 144 00:08:24,840 --> 00:08:26,920 And even if we consider the worst case, 145 00:08:27,480 --> 00:08:29,480 if a child of our Fan family ran a brothel, 146 00:08:29,560 --> 00:08:31,680 if word got out, father would beat me to death. 147 00:08:32,880 --> 00:08:35,680 - So all those girls earlier were fake? - They're real. 148 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:37,400 No, but they're definitely not... 149 00:08:37,480 --> 00:08:39,320 Definitely not what you're imagining. 150 00:08:39,400 --> 00:08:40,400 Don't get the wrong idea. 151 00:08:40,480 --> 00:08:42,200 They're not in that kind of flesh trade. 152 00:08:42,280 --> 00:08:43,320 The girls I've recruited 153 00:08:43,400 --> 00:08:44,560 each must be 154 00:08:44,640 --> 00:08:45,960 well-educated, polite, and multi-talented. 155 00:08:46,040 --> 00:08:47,640 Music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and songs - 156 00:08:48,200 --> 00:08:49,240 they must excel in all these arts. 157 00:08:49,320 --> 00:08:52,200 After all, pleasing through beauty alone is low-class. 158 00:08:52,760 --> 00:08:54,720 My goal is to make Moon Embrace Pavilion 159 00:08:54,800 --> 00:08:57,600 into the one pure land 160 00:08:57,680 --> 00:08:59,920 in this chaotic capital. 161 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:02,000 Let these literati and poets 162 00:09:02,080 --> 00:09:05,480 find their true kindred spirits here. 163 00:09:06,040 --> 00:09:07,440 This is what I truly want - 164 00:09:07,880 --> 00:09:09,040 something truly unique. 165 00:09:12,280 --> 00:09:14,640 So you don't know about Old Jin's death either? 166 00:09:15,920 --> 00:09:17,320 You keep mentioning this Old Jin, Old Jin... 167 00:09:17,400 --> 00:09:18,800 Who exactly is he? 168 00:09:19,400 --> 00:09:20,600 And he died right here in my place. 169 00:09:20,680 --> 00:09:22,000 My business just opened. 170 00:09:22,080 --> 00:09:23,520 With a death here, how am I supposed to run my business? 171 00:09:24,040 --> 00:09:25,920 Which competitor is trying to ruin me like this? 172 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,200 I'll confront them face to face. 173 00:09:42,720 --> 00:09:44,760 Has no one entered the master's room? 174 00:09:45,200 --> 00:09:46,200 -No -No 175 00:09:47,160 --> 00:09:48,640 So he just fell on his own? 176 00:10:32,840 --> 00:10:34,040 What's wrong? 177 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:35,520 Let me check your injuries. 178 00:10:36,680 --> 00:10:37,880 You haven't checked at all. 179 00:10:37,960 --> 00:10:39,240 I needed time to find them. 180 00:10:39,320 --> 00:10:40,360 I didn't want to disturb you. 181 00:10:43,400 --> 00:10:45,240 It's fine, nothing serious. 182 00:10:46,240 --> 00:10:47,280 Let's go. 183 00:10:47,360 --> 00:10:48,680 No need to see me out. 184 00:10:50,120 --> 00:10:51,360 Need me? 185 00:10:52,640 --> 00:10:53,800 I do need you. 186 00:10:54,360 --> 00:10:55,400 -Speak. -Wait a moment... 187 00:10:58,720 --> 00:11:02,040 I've been carefully considering what you said about... 188 00:11:02,800 --> 00:11:03,960 those absurd theories. 189 00:11:04,240 --> 00:11:06,200 They actually make some sense. 190 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:10,080 Young master, sitting here alone reviewing accounts... 191 00:11:10,800 --> 00:11:12,280 is rather dull indeed. 192 00:11:14,200 --> 00:11:15,200 You see, 193 00:11:15,480 --> 00:11:17,720 that fall knocked some sense into me. 194 00:11:19,320 --> 00:11:20,320 I've grown. 195 00:11:21,360 --> 00:11:22,360 Well... 196 00:11:22,880 --> 00:11:24,040 There was just now... 197 00:11:25,320 --> 00:11:27,480 that tall girl playing the pipa. 198 00:11:28,080 --> 00:11:29,080 Is she still here? 199 00:11:29,160 --> 00:11:30,320 Bring her up. 200 00:11:31,080 --> 00:11:32,360 Have her play a tune for me. 201 00:11:33,080 --> 00:11:34,240 I'd like to enjoy it. 202 00:11:34,320 --> 00:11:36,360 A beautiful companion would be perfect. 203 00:11:37,160 --> 00:11:39,680 Just the pipa? Or a full set of instruments? 204 00:11:40,320 --> 00:11:42,280 Only the pipa, nothing more. 205 00:11:43,360 --> 00:11:44,360 Wait for me. 206 00:11:45,320 --> 00:11:46,320 No need to escort me. 207 00:11:57,920 --> 00:11:59,160 Remember what I taught you 208 00:11:59,760 --> 00:12:00,760 Later, you should smile more 209 00:12:00,840 --> 00:12:02,840 Don't let anything go wrong, understand? 210 00:12:03,280 --> 00:12:04,800 Listen, an ugly duckling can become a phoenix 211 00:12:04,880 --> 00:12:06,480 It all depends on your performance today 212 00:12:08,760 --> 00:12:09,840 Nothing must go wrong 213 00:12:10,280 --> 00:12:11,280 Okay 214 00:12:14,920 --> 00:12:16,600 I think it's good 215 00:12:24,720 --> 00:12:25,800 Come in 216 00:12:33,640 --> 00:12:34,640 What are you doing? 217 00:12:37,880 --> 00:12:38,920 I don't need you right now. 218 00:12:39,480 --> 00:12:41,560 Wait a moment, I'll call you when I'm done. 219 00:12:59,680 --> 00:13:01,160 You found me out 220 00:13:01,240 --> 00:13:02,680 I knew it, get down 221 00:13:02,760 --> 00:13:04,160 No need to see me off 222 00:13:17,200 --> 00:13:18,400 Brother 223 00:13:18,840 --> 00:13:20,200 Come...take it easy 224 00:13:24,920 --> 00:13:25,920 Is it her? 225 00:13:26,560 --> 00:13:28,000 Sang Wen, Miss Sang 226 00:13:28,960 --> 00:13:30,200 Miss Sang 227 00:13:33,360 --> 00:13:34,360 Let me ask you something 228 00:13:34,960 --> 00:13:37,200 What exactly is this Baoyue Lou place? 229 00:13:39,520 --> 00:13:41,160 It's obviously a brothel 230 00:13:44,440 --> 00:13:45,680 How could it be a brothel? 231 00:13:46,240 --> 00:13:48,240 You're the owner, shouldn't you know? 232 00:13:49,200 --> 00:13:51,720 Brother...I genuinely didn't know about this 233 00:13:51,800 --> 00:13:53,400 Yuan Meng handled everything alone 234 00:13:53,960 --> 00:13:55,600 It's your own business, don't you usually come? 235 00:13:57,080 --> 00:13:58,520 I only come to check the accounts 236 00:13:59,080 --> 00:14:00,120 I don't usually get involved 237 00:14:01,120 --> 00:14:02,440 I don't even like singing and dancing 238 00:14:05,560 --> 00:14:06,600 Let me ask you, Miss Sang 239 00:14:07,520 --> 00:14:08,560 So this place 240 00:14:09,080 --> 00:14:10,480 Is it true about forcing decent women into prostitution? 241 00:14:11,800 --> 00:14:12,880 They're being held in the backyard 242 00:14:15,120 --> 00:14:16,840 Brother, I'll investigate this thoroughly 243 00:14:16,920 --> 00:14:18,280 You'll investigate? 244 00:14:18,560 --> 00:14:20,240 Of course I will! I was deceived too 245 00:14:20,320 --> 00:14:21,720 -I'm also a victim -You're the owner 246 00:14:21,800 --> 00:14:23,400 If you investigate, can you explain it clearly? 247 00:14:23,920 --> 00:14:24,920 I can't explain it 248 00:14:25,560 --> 00:14:27,160 I say you two investigate, can't you sit closer? 249 00:14:27,240 --> 00:14:28,360 Who are you making trouble for? 250 00:14:30,800 --> 00:14:31,800 Fan Sizhe 251 00:14:33,480 --> 00:14:34,480 Think you're capable now? 252 00:14:35,280 --> 00:14:37,840 Every brick, every tile, every plant belongs to you? 253 00:14:37,920 --> 00:14:39,120 Your property? 254 00:14:39,200 --> 00:14:40,200 No... 255 00:14:40,280 --> 00:14:41,280 Brother 256 00:14:41,920 --> 00:14:43,240 Actually, I admit 257 00:14:43,320 --> 00:14:46,160 What I said earlier was a bit exaggerated 258 00:14:47,560 --> 00:14:49,680 Tell me, where did you hire this Yuan Meng? 259 00:14:49,760 --> 00:14:51,120 I didn't hire her 260 00:14:51,200 --> 00:14:52,240 Aren't you the owner? 261 00:14:53,040 --> 00:14:54,640 I'm not the only owner 262 00:14:55,760 --> 00:14:57,000 Who else? 263 00:14:59,400 --> 00:15:00,400 Have we been making money recently? 264 00:15:00,480 --> 00:15:01,680 Of course we have 265 00:15:02,440 --> 00:15:04,520 I knew it, how much? 266 00:15:05,080 --> 00:15:06,600 The main owner is checking the accounts inside 267 00:15:06,680 --> 00:15:08,240 Why don't you go in and take a look? 268 00:15:08,720 --> 00:15:09,720 Has cousin arrived? 269 00:15:11,120 --> 00:15:12,120 Cousin? 270 00:15:12,200 --> 00:15:13,760 The second boss calls you cousin? 271 00:15:14,880 --> 00:15:17,120 He's a relative from my mother's side. 272 00:15:18,040 --> 00:15:19,040 Which family's child? 273 00:15:19,600 --> 00:15:20,640 The imperial family's. 274 00:15:22,280 --> 00:15:23,680 A member of the royal family. 275 00:15:23,760 --> 00:15:26,520 Isn't my mother cousins with Noble Consort Yi? 276 00:15:27,120 --> 00:15:28,120 So Noble Consort Yi's son 277 00:15:28,200 --> 00:15:30,160 should be my cousin, right? 278 00:15:30,840 --> 00:15:32,360 Noble Consort Yi's son 279 00:15:32,800 --> 00:15:33,800 The Third Prince? 280 00:15:33,880 --> 00:15:35,440 -My cousin -This... 281 00:15:35,520 --> 00:15:36,520 Young Master Fan 282 00:15:37,120 --> 00:15:38,480 Perhaps I should leave first. 283 00:15:38,560 --> 00:15:39,720 Where are you going? 284 00:15:40,320 --> 00:15:41,320 I dare not listen anymore. 285 00:15:41,400 --> 00:15:43,240 The more I know, the shorter I'll live. 286 00:15:44,520 --> 00:15:45,520 You'd better sit down first. 287 00:15:45,600 --> 00:15:47,640 You've already heard everything, proper or not. 288 00:15:47,720 --> 00:15:48,840 It's too late now. 289 00:15:56,320 --> 00:15:57,760 The color of this curtain isn't right either. 290 00:15:58,200 --> 00:15:59,240 Especially these ribbons. 291 00:16:00,440 --> 00:16:02,520 What color do you think we should change it to? 292 00:16:03,640 --> 00:16:04,640 How about blue? 293 00:16:04,720 --> 00:16:05,760 Okay. 294 00:16:05,840 --> 00:16:06,880 Wait... 295 00:16:07,680 --> 00:16:08,680 Pink would be better. 296 00:16:09,160 --> 00:16:10,160 Then let's go with pink. 297 00:16:11,000 --> 00:16:12,360 Purple seems nice too. 298 00:16:12,920 --> 00:16:13,920 Should we choose purple then? 299 00:16:15,080 --> 00:16:16,720 Actually, it would be best to have all three colors. 300 00:16:17,000 --> 00:16:19,200 Mixed into black, it would appear black at first glance. 301 00:16:19,280 --> 00:16:20,280 But upon closer inspection... 302 00:16:20,720 --> 00:16:22,160 You'd see all three - blue, pink, and purple. 303 00:16:25,680 --> 00:16:27,600 Let's change it to a multicolored black. 304 00:16:30,560 --> 00:16:31,680 This candlestick won't do either. 305 00:16:31,760 --> 00:16:33,520 - It's unattractive. - Change it. 306 00:16:34,120 --> 00:16:37,400 - Get a more substantial and majestic one. - Alright. 307 00:16:42,440 --> 00:16:45,200 It should also have a delicate and intricate feel. 308 00:16:49,640 --> 00:16:51,240 Replace it with candlesticks that alternate between thick and thin. 309 00:16:55,080 --> 00:16:56,080 Second Boss 310 00:16:56,600 --> 00:16:57,880 The Head Boss is upstairs checking the accounts. 311 00:16:58,440 --> 00:17:00,000 Would you like to go up and take a look too? 312 00:17:00,080 --> 00:17:01,080 No rush... 313 00:17:01,760 --> 00:17:03,880 Running this Baoyue Tower isn't about making money... 314 00:17:04,360 --> 00:17:05,360 The most important thing... 315 00:17:05,440 --> 00:17:06,440 is making money. 316 00:17:13,320 --> 00:17:15,000 Did you understand what he just said? 317 00:17:17,800 --> 00:17:19,360 Money isn't easy to come by these days. 318 00:17:20,840 --> 00:17:21,840 Still don't get it? 319 00:17:27,200 --> 00:17:28,200 Let me explain it to you from the beginning. 320 00:17:33,680 --> 00:17:35,360 He's actually just doing it for face. 321 00:17:35,440 --> 00:17:36,440 Face? 322 00:17:37,640 --> 00:17:39,680 No matter what business he starts or what trade he engages in, 323 00:17:39,760 --> 00:17:40,880 as long as it makes money. 324 00:17:41,240 --> 00:17:42,680 Making money proves 325 00:17:42,760 --> 00:17:45,080 he has vision, strength, and capability. 326 00:17:45,160 --> 00:17:48,120 When he returns to the palace, it'll make his mother proud. 327 00:17:48,200 --> 00:17:49,320 No, 328 00:17:49,400 --> 00:17:50,680 he opens a brothel here 329 00:17:50,760 --> 00:17:52,840 wanting to gain face before his mother? What's this kid thinking? 330 00:17:52,920 --> 00:17:54,720 No, brother, didn't I already explain? 331 00:17:54,800 --> 00:17:57,160 Both my cousin and I were deceived by bad people. 332 00:17:57,240 --> 00:17:58,960 We didn't know Baoyue Tower was this kind of place. 333 00:17:59,560 --> 00:18:00,760 Didn't Noble Consort Yi ask more questions? 334 00:18:02,080 --> 00:18:04,360 My cousin, like me, wanted to give our mothers a surprise. 335 00:18:07,920 --> 00:18:09,400 Then where did he hire this Yuan Meng from? 336 00:18:09,480 --> 00:18:10,720 I genuinely don't know. 337 00:18:10,800 --> 00:18:12,960 Why do you keep fixating on this Yuan Meng? 338 00:18:13,040 --> 00:18:14,480 - You still don't get it... - This 339 00:18:15,120 --> 00:18:16,720 Doesn't this clash with that color? 340 00:18:16,800 --> 00:18:18,880 Change this red to... 341 00:18:18,960 --> 00:18:19,960 Change it to... 342 00:18:20,640 --> 00:18:22,360 - Change to purple - Change... 343 00:18:22,960 --> 00:18:25,240 - No, that... just change it to purple - Is that him? 344 00:18:25,320 --> 00:18:26,440 Okay... 345 00:18:27,120 --> 00:18:28,680 - Okay... - This 346 00:18:29,280 --> 00:18:31,120 This won't do either, change this to purple. 347 00:18:31,520 --> 00:18:34,080 No, that color's a bit too heavy, no good... 348 00:18:35,080 --> 00:18:36,280 There are still many areas that can be adjusted. 349 00:18:36,720 --> 00:18:38,520 Let me think, we'll discuss it all together later. 350 00:18:38,600 --> 00:18:39,600 Okay. 351 00:18:40,880 --> 00:18:41,920 Cousin is upstairs. 352 00:18:42,560 --> 00:18:45,160 The boss is meticulous, checking accounts alone upstairs. 353 00:18:45,760 --> 00:18:46,760 He's checking accounts alone? 354 00:18:46,840 --> 00:18:48,080 With singers keeping him company. 355 00:18:48,680 --> 00:18:50,120 Cousin never liked listening to songs. 356 00:18:50,720 --> 00:18:51,960 Let's go take a look. 357 00:18:56,120 --> 00:18:57,120 Take your time. 358 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:05,200 Cousin, I'm coming in. 359 00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:07,440 Come in. 360 00:19:14,240 --> 00:19:15,960 Weren't we here to listen to music? Why are you singing? 361 00:19:17,000 --> 00:19:18,360 Now that you mention it, I'm getting angry 362 00:19:18,960 --> 00:19:20,400 What kind of education is this? 363 00:19:20,880 --> 00:19:22,600 They play worse than I do 364 00:19:23,400 --> 00:19:24,440 Go back and practice more 365 00:19:32,200 --> 00:19:33,320 What did I just tell you? 366 00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:34,840 Can't even handle such a simple task 367 00:19:38,120 --> 00:19:39,120 Get out of here, now 368 00:19:42,920 --> 00:19:45,480 Back when I was the top courtesan at Liujing River 369 00:19:46,040 --> 00:19:48,480 No one plays the pipa better than me 370 00:19:48,560 --> 00:19:49,720 Get up 371 00:19:51,320 --> 00:19:52,800 Leave 372 00:19:53,240 --> 00:19:55,480 If you want to hear more later, just call for me 373 00:19:58,400 --> 00:20:00,680 Brother, I can do it too. Want me to sing a bit for you? 374 00:20:00,760 --> 00:20:02,200 Stop messing around with me 375 00:20:02,280 --> 00:20:03,760 Where did you even find these people? 376 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:10,560 Who are you? 377 00:20:28,360 --> 00:20:30,040 Everyone has arrived now. 378 00:20:30,560 --> 00:20:31,840 Your Highness, we've arrived. 379 00:20:40,400 --> 00:20:42,960 - Are you sure Fan Xian is inside now? - Absolutely 380 00:20:43,040 --> 00:20:44,160 Come in with me 381 00:20:45,160 --> 00:20:46,480 Your Highness, this... 382 00:20:46,840 --> 00:20:48,480 One shouldn't be hesitant in life 383 00:20:48,920 --> 00:20:51,720 Those who try to leave themselves an escape route often find it becomes a dead end 384 00:20:52,320 --> 00:20:53,320 As you command 385 00:20:53,400 --> 00:20:55,000 Very clever, let's go 386 00:20:55,520 --> 00:20:56,600 Let's watch the show 387 00:21:17,760 --> 00:21:19,920 - Did you kill him? - Just knocked out 388 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,200 That's all it took to knock him out? 389 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:22,440 I am quite skilled after all 390 00:21:23,520 --> 00:21:25,160 What about your Fight Qi? How is it? 391 00:21:25,240 --> 00:21:26,240 It'll recover after resting a while 392 00:21:28,040 --> 00:21:30,200 What should I tell him when he wakes up? 393 00:21:30,280 --> 00:21:31,400 He already saw you 394 00:21:35,280 --> 00:21:36,520 Say something, what's wrong? 395 00:21:55,560 --> 00:21:56,720 Why are there so many people here? 396 00:21:57,160 --> 00:21:58,360 What is the Second Prince doing here? 397 00:21:59,440 --> 00:22:00,600 He's looking for me. 398 00:22:01,680 --> 00:22:02,680 Does he know you're here? 399 00:22:17,800 --> 00:22:18,800 Let me give you a heads-up 400 00:22:19,840 --> 00:22:21,560 The building is surrounded on all sides 401 00:22:21,640 --> 00:22:22,800 There's nowhere to go 402 00:22:24,040 --> 00:22:27,000 Don't even think about climbing out windows or roofs 403 00:22:28,320 --> 00:22:29,480 Open the door and welcome our guests 404 00:22:30,040 --> 00:22:31,080 I thought you couldn't be seen? 405 00:22:31,640 --> 00:22:33,760 A door won't stop a prince, open up 406 00:22:44,840 --> 00:22:45,840 Second Prince 407 00:22:52,680 --> 00:22:53,680 Young Master 408 00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:54,840 Long time no see 409 00:22:55,520 --> 00:22:57,560 Old Wang? How did you... 410 00:22:58,680 --> 00:22:59,680 What a lively gathering 411 00:23:07,040 --> 00:23:08,400 This is... 412 00:23:10,840 --> 00:23:12,120 You must be tired, get some rest. 413 00:23:12,200 --> 00:23:13,200 This is... 414 00:23:15,120 --> 00:23:16,120 Kicked by a donkey. 415 00:23:23,520 --> 00:23:24,520 Fan Xian 416 00:23:26,200 --> 00:23:27,280 Long time no see. 417 00:23:29,880 --> 00:23:30,960 Not that long, really. 418 00:23:32,360 --> 00:23:33,960 At most, it's been... 419 00:23:34,640 --> 00:23:35,720 half a year. 420 00:23:35,800 --> 00:23:38,600 But in my heart, it feels like two or three years have passed. 421 00:23:39,200 --> 00:23:40,400 The capital isn't the same without you. 422 00:23:41,280 --> 00:23:42,320 It's really dull. 423 00:23:42,400 --> 00:23:43,400 You know what? 424 00:23:43,920 --> 00:23:45,280 On my way to Northern Qi, 425 00:23:45,360 --> 00:23:46,880 Yan Xiaoyi tried to kill me. 426 00:23:47,800 --> 00:23:48,800 Really? 427 00:23:50,360 --> 00:23:51,840 I've been wondering— 428 00:23:52,360 --> 00:23:54,080 how did he know my route? 429 00:23:55,240 --> 00:23:58,080 I didn't tell anyone which path I'd take. 430 00:23:58,160 --> 00:23:59,160 So how did he figure it out? 431 00:23:59,240 --> 00:24:00,440 It's actually simple. 432 00:24:00,920 --> 00:24:02,840 By knowing which paths I *wouldn't* take, 433 00:24:03,320 --> 00:24:04,920 he could deduce my route. 434 00:24:05,480 --> 00:24:06,720 The journey to Northern Qi is long, 435 00:24:06,800 --> 00:24:09,280 and every checkpoint along the way is under your influence. 436 00:24:10,800 --> 00:24:13,000 Not taking Fengming Pass, yet unwilling to detour 437 00:24:13,600 --> 00:24:14,880 Which path would I choose? 438 00:24:15,800 --> 00:24:17,320 It's quite obvious, isn't it? 439 00:24:19,560 --> 00:24:20,720 Therefore, 440 00:24:21,200 --> 00:24:23,720 The one conspiring with the Crown Princess to kill me 441 00:24:23,800 --> 00:24:25,320 has always been you. 442 00:24:33,400 --> 00:24:34,400 Fan Xian 443 00:24:35,040 --> 00:24:36,120 Actually... 444 00:24:37,480 --> 00:24:39,840 Just investigate the human trafficking at Baoyue Tower casually 445 00:24:40,200 --> 00:24:41,200 and the truth will be clear 446 00:24:42,120 --> 00:24:44,520 Both the primary and secondary owners are right here 447 00:24:45,080 --> 00:24:46,840 Along with our little poetry immortal Fan who faked his death and returned to the capital 448 00:24:46,920 --> 00:24:48,640 This scene makes everything crystal clear 449 00:24:50,160 --> 00:24:53,920 Yes, no one would believe now that Baoyue Tower has nothing to do with me 450 00:24:54,240 --> 00:24:55,280 I'm afraid nobody would believe that 451 00:24:55,960 --> 00:24:57,960 Truth be told, at this point 452 00:24:58,040 --> 00:24:59,760 human trafficking is no longer the main issue 453 00:25:00,200 --> 00:25:01,200 Fan Xian 454 00:25:01,280 --> 00:25:02,680 Your deception of faking death to fool the emperor 455 00:25:03,120 --> 00:25:05,280 is the real capital crime 456 00:25:08,840 --> 00:25:09,840 However 457 00:25:10,160 --> 00:25:11,960 I still want to thank Lord Wang Qinian 458 00:25:12,040 --> 00:25:13,800 Without his long-term planning 459 00:25:14,560 --> 00:25:15,840 I truly wouldn't have met you 460 00:25:17,600 --> 00:25:18,960 Old Wang has always... 461 00:25:20,200 --> 00:25:21,320 been highly competent 462 00:25:27,200 --> 00:25:28,560 Old Wang? 463 00:25:29,000 --> 00:25:30,880 You're biting the hand that feeds you. 464 00:25:34,920 --> 00:25:35,920 Your Highness 465 00:25:36,760 --> 00:25:40,320 Now that Young Fan has fallen into Your Highness's trap 466 00:25:41,080 --> 00:25:42,760 I beg Your Highness to honor our agreement 467 00:25:44,320 --> 00:25:46,480 and return my wife and daughter 468 00:25:47,280 --> 00:25:48,680 They're not with me 469 00:25:49,440 --> 00:25:50,920 Your Highness clearly promised 470 00:25:51,000 --> 00:25:52,640 I made myself very clear 471 00:25:53,640 --> 00:25:55,360 I'll give you everything I have 472 00:25:56,640 --> 00:25:58,000 But your family truly isn't in my custody 473 00:25:58,840 --> 00:26:01,040 I considered sending for them 474 00:26:01,120 --> 00:26:02,240 But we were too late 475 00:26:03,200 --> 00:26:04,320 The house was empty 476 00:26:04,880 --> 00:26:06,920 They're really not with Your Highness? 477 00:26:07,000 --> 00:26:08,080 I swear it's true 478 00:26:09,760 --> 00:26:10,760 Don't panic 479 00:26:11,440 --> 00:26:12,440 After this matter is settled 480 00:26:13,040 --> 00:26:14,200 I'll help you search 481 00:26:15,840 --> 00:26:16,960 Where could they have gone? 482 00:26:52,960 --> 00:26:54,080 My lord 483 00:26:55,840 --> 00:26:57,720 I thought the people were taken by His Highness... 484 00:27:00,360 --> 00:27:01,360 Understand 485 00:27:01,960 --> 00:27:03,600 Actually, I find it quite strange too 486 00:27:04,160 --> 00:27:05,160 Taking people away 487 00:27:05,960 --> 00:27:06,960 without leaving any demands 488 00:27:07,040 --> 00:27:08,480 Yes, unlike you, right? 489 00:27:09,600 --> 00:27:11,560 Taking hostages, human lives - all just bargaining chips 490 00:27:13,760 --> 00:27:14,760 That's not important 491 00:27:15,400 --> 00:27:16,400 Truth be told, until now 492 00:27:16,480 --> 00:27:18,400 I'm actually quite moved by my own actions 493 00:27:19,680 --> 00:27:21,320 Even in our current predicament 494 00:27:22,040 --> 00:27:23,480 I still want to give you a chance 495 00:27:24,320 --> 00:27:25,840 If you're willing to turn foes into friends 496 00:27:25,920 --> 00:27:27,320 I'll immediately release the Teng mother and child 497 00:27:27,680 --> 00:27:28,720 The troubles at Baoyue Tower 498 00:27:28,800 --> 00:27:30,240 will be wiped clean 499 00:27:32,320 --> 00:27:33,440 At this point 500 00:27:33,800 --> 00:27:34,920 You're the one who needs to forgive me? 501 00:27:35,000 --> 00:27:36,000 It's all the same 502 00:27:36,400 --> 00:27:38,720 Who hasn't made mistakes in this life? 503 00:27:39,280 --> 00:27:41,680 Let it go, just let it go 504 00:27:42,680 --> 00:27:44,800 Let it go? How? 505 00:27:46,480 --> 00:27:48,120 Baoyue Tower trades people, forces good women into prostitution 506 00:27:48,200 --> 00:27:49,920 How should we account for their suffering? 507 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:52,120 How? By holding you accountable 508 00:27:52,480 --> 00:27:53,840 Their plight is all your doing 509 00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:57,160 I don't care about them, I care about you 510 00:27:57,560 --> 00:27:58,640 As long as you're willing to turn foes into friends 511 00:27:58,720 --> 00:28:00,240 Aren't these people all under your control? 512 00:28:01,240 --> 00:28:02,240 Two paths 513 00:28:02,960 --> 00:28:04,080 Either reconcile 514 00:28:05,120 --> 00:28:06,160 Or... 515 00:28:06,240 --> 00:28:07,520 Kill you 516 00:28:15,040 --> 00:28:16,040 Understood 517 00:28:19,560 --> 00:28:21,040 I won't reconcile 518 00:28:21,600 --> 00:28:23,480 Li Chengze, we're not the same kind of people 519 00:28:23,560 --> 00:28:24,920 You and I are destined to be enemies 520 00:28:32,760 --> 00:28:33,760 What a pity 521 00:28:43,520 --> 00:28:45,480 Dong Jing Prefecture is handling the case, drop your blade. 522 00:28:51,280 --> 00:28:53,240 -Don't move -Don't move 523 00:28:54,400 --> 00:28:55,400 Nobody move 524 00:29:04,160 --> 00:29:05,160 You're already dead. 525 00:29:05,240 --> 00:29:07,240 How did you mobilize the Dong Jing officers? 526 00:29:09,120 --> 00:29:11,720 No, even if alive, you couldn't summon them. 527 00:29:12,680 --> 00:29:13,680 Who could it be? 528 00:29:17,960 --> 00:29:19,960 -All hail the Crown Prince! -All hail the Crown Prince! 529 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:22,760 Carry on with your duties, no need for formalities. 530 00:29:48,920 --> 00:29:50,280 Brother Bai is here too 531 00:29:51,600 --> 00:29:52,640 Greetings, Your Highness 532 00:29:58,320 --> 00:30:00,040 We're brothers, no need for formalities. 533 00:30:02,080 --> 00:30:03,080 Then let's... 534 00:30:03,560 --> 00:30:04,560 Have a chat? 535 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:11,600 No need for formalities. 536 00:30:17,040 --> 00:30:18,520 Your Highness the Crown Prince 537 00:30:23,080 --> 00:30:24,680 What's this kid's deal? 538 00:30:25,120 --> 00:30:26,360 Tired, gonna take a nap. 539 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,000 Just like that? 540 00:30:29,560 --> 00:30:31,160 Kids need more sleep when they're growing. 541 00:30:32,200 --> 00:30:34,040 I was the same as a child, I understand. 542 00:30:34,120 --> 00:30:35,320 Understand my foot! 543 00:30:37,680 --> 00:30:38,680 What happened to your face? 544 00:30:38,760 --> 00:30:40,080 Kicked by a donkey. 545 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,720 Second Brother really knows everything. 546 00:30:49,720 --> 00:30:52,520 Your Highness the Crown Prince, what brings you to such a place? 547 00:30:53,120 --> 00:30:56,160 I had some free time, so I followed when I saw the Capital Office handling a case. 548 00:30:56,240 --> 00:30:57,720 What kind of case? 549 00:30:58,160 --> 00:30:59,160 The Embrace Moon Tower. 550 00:30:59,520 --> 00:31:01,360 Human trafficking is a grave crime against the state. 551 00:31:01,440 --> 00:31:02,760 I had to come see for myself. 552 00:31:02,840 --> 00:31:04,960 Who would've thought I'd run into Second Brother here. 553 00:31:05,680 --> 00:31:07,640 Second Brother, perhaps you should come back tomorrow? 554 00:31:09,080 --> 00:31:11,240 I advise you to think twice before speaking or acting. 555 00:31:12,480 --> 00:31:14,640 Think about what? How? 556 00:31:14,720 --> 00:31:15,800 Fan Xian deceived the Emperor. 557 00:31:16,920 --> 00:31:18,040 This is a capital offense. 558 00:31:19,080 --> 00:31:20,360 You dare protect him even in this? 559 00:31:21,200 --> 00:31:22,200 Didn't he really die? 560 00:31:24,040 --> 00:31:25,400 And who might this be before us...? 561 00:31:34,040 --> 00:31:35,440 Wei, don't scare me like that. 562 00:31:35,720 --> 00:31:36,800 There's nobody in front of me at all. 563 00:31:44,480 --> 00:31:45,880 You should consider the consequences 564 00:31:46,560 --> 00:31:48,400 Sheltering deception against the emperor is equally punishable 565 00:31:49,320 --> 00:31:51,240 Lately, I've been extremely exhausted 566 00:31:51,680 --> 00:31:53,360 I'm blind, I'm deaf 567 00:31:53,720 --> 00:31:54,800 What crime have I committed? 568 00:32:02,400 --> 00:32:03,960 If this really blows up, 569 00:32:05,160 --> 00:32:06,880 do you think you can protect it? 570 00:32:10,640 --> 00:32:12,400 Not sure, let's try. 571 00:32:17,120 --> 00:32:18,320 Capital Prefecture official business. 572 00:32:18,880 --> 00:32:20,680 Obstructors will be treated as rebels. 573 00:32:22,080 --> 00:32:23,840 Haven't you thought it through? 574 00:32:24,880 --> 00:32:25,880 How will this end? 575 00:32:25,960 --> 00:32:27,720 Haven't thought about it, why don't you? 576 00:32:27,800 --> 00:32:28,840 May I ask presumptuously, 577 00:32:29,440 --> 00:32:32,360 how did Your Highness know I'd come to Baoyue Tower today? 578 00:32:40,840 --> 00:32:41,880 Wang Qinian 579 00:32:42,440 --> 00:32:43,760 Your Highness... this... 580 00:32:43,840 --> 00:32:45,320 All the blame... 581 00:32:45,640 --> 00:32:47,520 Should fall on my master 582 00:32:48,320 --> 00:32:51,160 At heart, I'm still an honest man 583 00:32:52,800 --> 00:32:54,400 Fan Xian went to Baoyue Tower? 584 00:32:54,760 --> 00:32:55,760 Indeed 585 00:32:56,320 --> 00:32:57,840 Then you'll need to visit Second Brother's place later 586 00:32:57,920 --> 00:32:59,240 Young Master Fan said 587 00:32:59,720 --> 00:33:02,320 If Your Highness the Crown Prince times it right 588 00:33:02,400 --> 00:33:04,920 You can trap them in Baoyue Tower 589 00:33:09,520 --> 00:33:11,760 Fan Xian is using himself as bait 590 00:33:11,840 --> 00:33:14,920 He just hopes Your Highness enjoys the fishing 591 00:33:18,560 --> 00:33:19,960 A series of traps 592 00:33:20,040 --> 00:33:21,400 You really fooled me 593 00:33:21,480 --> 00:33:24,520 This is all because my master is too cunning 594 00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:27,240 I'm just reluctantly going along 595 00:33:27,320 --> 00:33:28,880 If I had really captured your wife and daughter 596 00:33:28,960 --> 00:33:30,520 I would have handed them over just now 597 00:33:31,840 --> 00:33:32,840 Fortunately 598 00:33:33,320 --> 00:33:35,320 The mother and daughter aren't in your hands 599 00:33:35,680 --> 00:33:36,800 That makes things much safer 600 00:33:37,440 --> 00:33:38,520 Well played with the words 601 00:33:38,600 --> 00:33:39,680 What a beautifully laid trap 602 00:33:40,240 --> 00:33:41,960 This humble one is terrified... 603 00:33:42,040 --> 00:33:44,320 Wang Qinian, your deception comes so naturally 604 00:33:44,400 --> 00:33:46,920 You even fooled me - must do this often? 605 00:33:47,000 --> 00:33:48,960 Not at all, not at all 606 00:33:49,560 --> 00:33:53,080 I've always been a man of integrity 607 00:33:53,160 --> 00:33:56,280 It's mainly my master's influence 608 00:33:57,880 --> 00:33:59,160 Second Brother 609 00:33:59,240 --> 00:34:00,520 We've already drawn our swords 610 00:34:00,600 --> 00:34:01,640 Why are you still chatting? 611 00:34:01,720 --> 00:34:03,200 Draw swords? What swords? 612 00:34:07,280 --> 00:34:09,080 They're not drawn, so let's sit and chat 613 00:34:19,720 --> 00:34:21,240 You say we're like brothers 614 00:34:22,360 --> 00:34:23,800 And you're the Crown Prince 615 00:34:23,880 --> 00:34:26,120 Drawing swords before you would be treason, wouldn't it? 616 00:34:26,200 --> 00:34:28,240 Let's just treat it as a joke 617 00:34:28,320 --> 00:34:29,800 Precisely because we're like brothers 618 00:34:29,880 --> 00:34:31,040 that I must advise you 619 00:34:31,120 --> 00:34:33,200 You shouldn't have come to Baoyue Tower 620 00:34:33,680 --> 00:34:36,040 If others see you here, there'll inevitably be gossip 621 00:34:36,120 --> 00:34:38,920 The Fan family owns Baoyue Tower 622 00:34:40,120 --> 00:34:41,480 But the secondary owner 623 00:34:41,560 --> 00:34:42,760 is your growing younger brother 624 00:34:42,840 --> 00:34:45,040 The secondary owner is also your growing younger brother 625 00:34:45,120 --> 00:34:46,320 Second Brother, you're mistaken 626 00:34:46,640 --> 00:34:48,600 The Crown Prince isn't counted among the princes 627 00:34:48,680 --> 00:34:51,040 He's younger than me, but he's ranked third 628 00:34:51,120 --> 00:34:53,520 So this brotherhood doesn't apply to me 629 00:34:53,600 --> 00:34:55,120 What? Are you planning to arrest me today? 630 00:34:55,200 --> 00:34:57,360 How could you say that? I treat you as my own brother 631 00:34:57,440 --> 00:34:59,680 Once we leave here, I won't mention a word 632 00:34:59,760 --> 00:35:01,800 Then how should I repay you? 633 00:35:01,880 --> 00:35:03,320 Release the Teng mother and son 634 00:35:04,160 --> 00:35:05,280 Isn't Fan Xian absent? 635 00:35:05,640 --> 00:35:06,960 That was just my personal opinion 636 00:35:11,080 --> 00:35:12,280 Actually 637 00:35:12,720 --> 00:35:13,960 What if we fall out? 638 00:35:14,960 --> 00:35:17,920 Baoyue Tower has nothing to do with me 639 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:20,160 Outsiders' criticism won't affect me 640 00:35:20,800 --> 00:35:22,440 Baoyue Tower has nothing to do with you? 641 00:35:22,520 --> 00:35:24,520 - My conscience is clear - Are you sure? 642 00:35:24,600 --> 00:35:25,640 Absolutely certain 643 00:35:25,720 --> 00:35:27,800 - Then let's speak privately - Agreed 644 00:35:41,360 --> 00:35:42,440 Is that Yuan Meng downstairs? 645 00:35:43,120 --> 00:35:45,160 What are they talking about? I can't hear. 646 00:35:45,960 --> 00:35:46,960 No idea. 647 00:35:47,640 --> 00:35:48,640 Don't look. 648 00:35:49,360 --> 00:35:51,320 The former top courtesan of Liujing River was quite famous. 649 00:35:51,400 --> 00:35:52,800 If I remember correctly, 650 00:35:53,240 --> 00:35:55,080 Hongcheng took her in. 651 00:35:56,360 --> 00:35:57,680 Though Hongcheng is the heir of Prince Jing, 652 00:35:57,760 --> 00:35:59,840 we have little connection—I don't know him well. 653 00:36:00,160 --> 00:36:01,600 Second Brother is quite close to him. 654 00:36:02,160 --> 00:36:04,760 You could say Hongcheng follows Second Brother's lead entirely. 655 00:36:07,080 --> 00:36:08,400 Speak more plainly. 656 00:36:10,200 --> 00:36:11,920 This relationship is... 657 00:36:12,680 --> 00:36:14,000 Yuanmeng and Hongcheng 658 00:36:14,360 --> 00:36:15,800 Hongcheng and Second Brother 659 00:36:16,960 --> 00:36:18,680 Isn't this an iron triangle? 660 00:36:20,880 --> 00:36:23,680 To outsiders, Second Brother and this Baoyue Tower 661 00:36:23,760 --> 00:36:25,160 still seem somewhat connected 662 00:36:25,240 --> 00:36:28,000 - "Somewhat connected" might not be enough - I'm afraid of deeper investigation 663 00:36:28,080 --> 00:36:29,760 What if nothing can be found? 664 00:36:29,840 --> 00:36:31,160 Public opinion is formidable 665 00:36:31,880 --> 00:36:34,640 Speak plainly, what do you want in exchange for silencing the rumors? 666 00:36:40,680 --> 00:36:42,240 So release the Teng mother and son 667 00:36:42,560 --> 00:36:43,720 That's exactly what I mean 668 00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:46,320 Just say "fear of public opinion" and I'll release them 669 00:36:47,680 --> 00:36:49,080 Do you think I'm that kind of person? 670 00:36:56,560 --> 00:36:57,760 You read people so well. 671 00:36:58,320 --> 00:36:59,320 I really am. 672 00:37:15,000 --> 00:37:17,440 After all, we're brothers. 673 00:37:17,960 --> 00:37:19,320 We're family. 674 00:37:20,160 --> 00:37:22,120 Whoever steps back doesn't matter. 675 00:37:22,880 --> 00:37:25,080 -Fan Wujiu -Your Highness 676 00:37:25,960 --> 00:37:27,720 Escort the Teng mother and son back to their residence. 677 00:37:29,560 --> 00:37:30,960 -But... -Go now. 678 00:37:32,560 --> 00:37:33,640 Understood. 679 00:37:44,160 --> 00:37:46,280 Move aside, all of you, get out of the way! 680 00:37:51,280 --> 00:37:52,320 Is there anything else you need? 681 00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:54,840 Don't worry 682 00:37:54,920 --> 00:37:56,640 I'll definitely release them, no compromises 683 00:37:57,000 --> 00:37:58,680 Gossip is dreadful, I'm terrified. 684 00:37:58,760 --> 00:38:00,240 Then what are your orders, Second Brother? 685 00:38:00,320 --> 00:38:03,280 The Crown Prince has arrived, shouldn't I bow and admit defeat? 686 00:38:03,360 --> 00:38:05,680 May I ask if we can leave now? 687 00:38:08,560 --> 00:38:09,560 As you wish. 688 00:38:13,720 --> 00:38:14,720 People's hearts are hard to fathom. 689 00:38:15,280 --> 00:38:16,560 Take care of yourself. 690 00:38:20,080 --> 00:38:21,080 Who is he talking to? 691 00:38:21,760 --> 00:38:22,760 I don't know. 692 00:38:42,040 --> 00:38:44,160 The government office is handling a case, don't cause trouble for them. 693 00:38:46,760 --> 00:38:47,760 Don't hold them up. 694 00:39:00,920 --> 00:39:02,000 What are you pondering? 695 00:39:03,720 --> 00:39:05,320 Do you think he's genuine or fake? 696 00:39:09,320 --> 00:39:11,040 From what I know of Second Brother, 697 00:39:11,120 --> 00:39:12,560 he's not someone who breaks his word. 698 00:39:13,040 --> 00:39:14,360 If he promised to release them, 699 00:39:14,920 --> 00:39:15,920 he’ll definitely do it. 700 00:39:18,880 --> 00:39:21,320 I just think he gave in too easily. 701 00:39:21,600 --> 00:39:22,640 Even if the situation was unfavorable, 702 00:39:22,720 --> 00:39:24,640 leaving on the spot would’ve been an option. 703 00:39:24,960 --> 00:39:25,960 Letting them go so easily? 704 00:39:28,720 --> 00:39:29,800 It’s possible that— 705 00:39:30,120 --> 00:39:31,840 like I mentioned, that "iron triangle"— 706 00:39:32,400 --> 00:39:33,760 he must’ve realized 707 00:39:33,840 --> 00:39:35,960 to outsiders, he couldn’t possibly be tied to the Phoenix Nightclub, 708 00:39:36,040 --> 00:39:37,960 right? No connection at all? 709 00:39:39,400 --> 00:39:40,920 But Yuan Meng’s flaw— 710 00:39:41,440 --> 00:39:42,800 is way too obvious. 711 00:39:46,720 --> 00:39:48,560 Maybe I came too suddenly, 712 00:39:49,400 --> 00:39:50,560 and he didn’t have time to hide them. 713 00:39:51,280 --> 00:39:53,160 No, what I mean is— 714 00:39:53,240 --> 00:39:55,760 Why did he insist on Yuan Meng managing the Phoenix Nightclub? 715 00:39:55,840 --> 00:39:57,120 Couldn’t he have picked someone else? 716 00:39:57,200 --> 00:39:58,880 Yuan Meng’s the top courtesan— 717 00:39:58,960 --> 00:40:00,320 a master of charm and wit. 718 00:40:00,400 --> 00:40:02,200 She’s perfect for the job, no? 719 00:40:05,760 --> 00:40:07,960 He used the Phoenix Nightclub to trap Fan Sizhe, 720 00:40:08,800 --> 00:40:09,800 then sent me a letter, 721 00:40:09,880 --> 00:40:11,280 and even seized the Teng mother and son. 722 00:40:11,360 --> 00:40:12,800 After all that effort, 723 00:40:13,840 --> 00:40:15,080 he just gives up now? 724 00:40:16,560 --> 00:40:17,680 Originally, 725 00:40:18,200 --> 00:40:19,560 he wanted to trap you for deceiving the emperor. 726 00:40:20,120 --> 00:40:23,000 Who knew the plan would fail? 727 00:40:26,200 --> 00:40:29,160 Is it possible Yuan Meng was a deliberate flaw he exposed? 728 00:40:35,800 --> 00:40:36,800 Then what is he after? 729 00:40:41,280 --> 00:40:42,400 After what? 730 00:40:45,680 --> 00:40:46,800 Exactly. 731 00:40:48,080 --> 00:40:49,080 What's the motive? 732 00:41:13,560 --> 00:41:14,560 Release them. 733 00:41:14,800 --> 00:41:15,920 I've already given the order. 734 00:41:16,360 --> 00:41:18,000 They're just a widow and her child. Don't frighten them. 735 00:41:18,080 --> 00:41:20,240 So we're just sending the Teng mother and son back like this? 736 00:41:20,320 --> 00:41:22,240 We didn't catch Fan Xian, so letting them go doesn't matter. 737 00:41:22,320 --> 00:41:24,440 Besides, it's not worth risking our lives over this matter with him. 738 00:41:24,520 --> 00:41:26,960 But this way, we gain nothing at all. 739 00:41:27,040 --> 00:41:30,000 What's the rush? The show at Baoyue Tower has only just begun. 740 00:41:30,080 --> 00:41:31,560 Only he thinks he's won. 741 00:41:32,080 --> 00:41:33,080 What about Wang Qinian? 742 00:41:35,280 --> 00:41:37,160 He actually managed to deceive me. 743 00:41:38,240 --> 00:41:39,360 He's quite talented. 744 00:41:42,640 --> 00:41:44,120 I don't deserve such praise... 745 00:41:44,560 --> 00:41:45,880 What talent does Wang possess? 746 00:41:46,200 --> 00:41:48,000 At best, I'm just an ordinary man. 747 00:41:48,080 --> 00:41:50,240 Your Highness, you flatter me too much. 748 00:41:50,320 --> 00:41:52,360 This person is quite humble. 749 00:41:53,520 --> 00:41:56,040 But there are very few who can deceive Second Brother. 750 00:41:56,120 --> 00:41:57,280 That's already quite impressive. 751 00:41:59,600 --> 00:42:02,080 It's mainly because Your Highness is blessed with great fortune. 752 00:42:02,160 --> 00:42:05,760 And my lord has one brilliant plan after another. 753 00:42:05,840 --> 00:42:09,480 As for me, I just did what an honest man should. 754 00:42:10,080 --> 00:42:12,280 That's why you handled it so perfectly. 755 00:42:12,360 --> 00:42:14,320 Old Wang, that's enough. 756 00:42:14,400 --> 00:42:15,400 Got it. 757 00:42:15,880 --> 00:42:18,240 What do you plan to do with Baoyue Tower? 758 00:42:20,480 --> 00:42:22,200 Can you release the people? 759 00:42:25,200 --> 00:42:26,400 If we release them now, 760 00:42:27,080 --> 00:42:28,760 we probably won't leave any survivors. 761 00:42:33,120 --> 00:42:34,120 Then seal the tower first. 762 00:42:35,880 --> 00:42:37,040 You calm them down. 763 00:42:37,680 --> 00:42:38,680 Wait until I officially return to the capital. 764 00:42:38,760 --> 00:42:40,720 - I'll definitely give them a way out. - Okay. 765 00:42:41,320 --> 00:42:43,640 By the way, there's a Miss Jin in the tower. 766 00:42:43,720 --> 00:42:45,880 Take special care of her, return her indenture contract. 767 00:42:48,720 --> 00:42:50,280 Are you worthy of my sister-in-law? 768 00:42:51,080 --> 00:42:52,320 The business is so good. 769 00:42:52,400 --> 00:42:54,120 Just seal it like that? Giving up? 770 00:42:55,040 --> 00:42:56,040 Dare not continue. 771 00:42:56,120 --> 00:42:57,560 Is there anything you dare not do? 772 00:42:57,640 --> 00:42:58,680 Dare not cross the bottom line.