1 00:01:25,002 --> 00:01:30,965 (Joy of Life Season 2) 2 00:01:31,046 --> 00:01:34,004 (Episode 4) 3 00:01:39,621 --> 00:01:41,101 I knew you were still alive! 4 00:01:41,181 --> 00:01:42,562 Everyone said that you were dead. 5 00:01:42,759 --> 00:01:44,150 Why does it feel like it's been a few years since I saw you? 6 00:01:44,174 --> 00:01:45,242 Lower your volume. 7 00:01:48,079 --> 00:01:50,242 Didn't you go to Northern Qi as a diplomat? 8 00:01:50,311 --> 00:01:52,202 Why are you back before the convoy? 9 00:01:53,879 --> 00:01:55,002 Did you get in trouble? 10 00:01:55,189 --> 00:01:57,029 Are you the master of Moon Embracing Pavilion? 11 00:01:59,239 --> 00:02:00,339 You figured it out? 12 00:02:00,640 --> 00:02:03,200 I've been so busy talking to you, I've lost track of my ledgers. 13 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:04,780 Stand there. 14 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:06,100 Look at me. 15 00:02:07,528 --> 00:02:09,002 I'll ask you again, 16 00:02:09,880 --> 00:02:12,562 is Moon Embracing Pavilion your business? 17 00:02:13,759 --> 00:02:15,922 Don't grind your teeth at me like that. 18 00:02:16,039 --> 00:02:17,762 Jealousy and envy won't get you anywhere. 19 00:02:17,855 --> 00:02:20,295 Even between brothers, money matters should be settled clearly. 20 00:02:20,319 --> 00:02:21,419 Xian, let me tell you, 21 00:02:21,599 --> 00:02:22,699 every brick and tile, 22 00:02:22,847 --> 00:02:25,337 every blade of grass in Moon Embracing Pavilion, 23 00:02:25,560 --> 00:02:27,762 they're all the results of my efforts. 24 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:30,082 Moon Embracing Pavilion is mine... 25 00:02:30,319 --> 00:02:32,522 It's our Fan family's business. 26 00:02:32,879 --> 00:02:34,519 Why did you open Moon Embracing Pavilion? 27 00:02:34,960 --> 00:02:36,642 To make money, of course. 28 00:02:37,800 --> 00:02:40,482 I should be questioning instead. 29 00:02:41,360 --> 00:02:44,240 Our bookstore was doing just fine, and then you went off to Northern Qi. 30 00:02:44,326 --> 00:02:46,326 What's that term you used again? Oh, update. 31 00:02:46,416 --> 00:02:47,722 You stopped updating, 32 00:02:47,817 --> 00:02:50,016 and the readers are demanding updates, what was I supposed to do? 33 00:02:50,040 --> 00:02:51,776 There's no update for "Dream of the Red Chamber." 34 00:02:51,800 --> 00:02:53,480 Does anyone in the family know about this? 35 00:02:54,199 --> 00:02:55,802 No, they don't know. 36 00:02:55,919 --> 00:02:57,135 I've been keeping it from them. 37 00:02:57,159 --> 00:02:58,562 I want to give them a surprise. 38 00:02:58,919 --> 00:03:01,362 So, this was all your idea? 39 00:03:01,680 --> 00:03:02,962 No one forced you? 40 00:03:04,258 --> 00:03:05,358 I really don't get you. 41 00:03:05,476 --> 00:03:06,842 Making money is such a good thing, 42 00:03:06,961 --> 00:03:08,562 why would anyone need to be forced? 43 00:03:09,479 --> 00:03:10,559 If you don't mind, 44 00:03:10,639 --> 00:03:12,162 I'd like to ask you something too. 45 00:03:12,280 --> 00:03:14,402 You've been in Northern Qi for so long, have you... 46 00:03:15,286 --> 00:03:16,386 I... 47 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:21,242 Have you lost your mind? Why are you hitting me? 48 00:03:21,639 --> 00:03:23,002 Who is he with? 49 00:03:23,120 --> 00:03:25,679 Isn't Master Fan alone up there? 50 00:03:25,797 --> 00:03:27,122 What's that noise? 51 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:30,482 Every blade of grass, huh? 52 00:03:30,563 --> 00:03:31,962 Every brick and tile, huh? 53 00:03:32,080 --> 00:03:34,402 It's all yours, huh? All yours! 54 00:03:34,949 --> 00:03:36,049 All yours! 55 00:03:37,135 --> 00:03:38,539 I'm going to kill you! 56 00:03:54,823 --> 00:03:55,903 I... 57 00:03:55,991 --> 00:03:57,091 This won't hurt him. 58 00:04:00,439 --> 00:04:01,539 Fan Xian, 59 00:04:03,120 --> 00:04:05,042 even my father never hit me this hard. 60 00:04:05,120 --> 00:04:06,220 What gives you the right? 61 00:04:07,400 --> 00:04:10,162 You run Moon Embracing Pavilion? 62 00:04:10,983 --> 00:04:13,442 Yes, I run it. You have a problem with it? Are you jealous? 63 00:04:13,680 --> 00:04:15,531 What about Old Man Jin? 64 00:04:15,693 --> 00:04:17,602 I don't know any Old Man Jin. 65 00:04:17,960 --> 00:04:19,480 Stop saying things I don't understand. 66 00:04:19,839 --> 00:04:21,599 I've put up with you for too long, Fan Xian. 67 00:04:21,759 --> 00:04:22,889 Who do you think you are? 68 00:04:23,000 --> 00:04:25,761 Believe it or not, I can call my men up here now and break your legs. 69 00:04:26,680 --> 00:04:28,042 I haven't called anyone yet. 70 00:04:47,399 --> 00:04:48,682 Fan Si Zhe, 71 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:51,282 you can save the trouble. 72 00:04:52,240 --> 00:04:53,722 I'll be honest with you. 73 00:04:54,920 --> 00:04:56,242 I sneaked back to the capital, 74 00:04:56,867 --> 00:04:58,122 and I'm in trouble. 75 00:04:59,920 --> 00:05:02,562 If you go out and tell them Fan Xian is here, 76 00:05:02,839 --> 00:05:03,879 I'm done for. 77 00:05:03,966 --> 00:05:06,366 It'll be worse than having my legs broken, I might even die. 78 00:05:06,519 --> 00:05:08,202 Stop trying to gain sympathy from me. 79 00:05:08,374 --> 00:05:11,442 - You really think I won't dare to call them? - Go ahead. I'll wait here. 80 00:05:11,680 --> 00:05:14,136 You will only feel satisfied if you take revenge yourself. Go on. 81 00:05:14,160 --> 00:05:15,440 All right. 82 00:05:15,519 --> 00:05:16,882 You're screwed. 83 00:05:17,519 --> 00:05:18,802 Just you wait. Stay here. 84 00:05:18,883 --> 00:05:20,482 Guards! Come here! 85 00:05:21,474 --> 00:05:22,796 Get over here! 86 00:05:23,680 --> 00:05:25,202 We're here, Master Fan. 87 00:05:25,536 --> 00:05:27,842 I've been bullied. 88 00:05:28,319 --> 00:05:29,879 Who bullied you, Master Fan? 89 00:05:29,959 --> 00:05:31,402 Gather all our men. 90 00:05:31,585 --> 00:05:32,762 Is everyone here? 91 00:05:32,867 --> 00:05:34,322 Why are there only a few of you? 92 00:05:34,560 --> 00:05:36,200 Where are our 300 warriors? 93 00:05:36,318 --> 00:05:38,398 Get them all here. Get them here! 94 00:05:38,493 --> 00:05:41,082 What's going on? Is our ledger a mess... 95 00:05:42,407 --> 00:05:43,642 What happened to you? 96 00:05:43,743 --> 00:05:46,562 Master Fan, whose legs did you say you wanted us to break? 97 00:05:46,670 --> 00:05:47,770 That Fan... 98 00:05:47,905 --> 00:05:49,522 Who? 99 00:05:51,079 --> 00:05:52,720 Fan who? Whose legs? 100 00:05:52,831 --> 00:05:54,642 I mean the table's legs. 101 00:05:54,879 --> 00:05:56,119 The dining... The dining table. 102 00:05:56,154 --> 00:05:57,562 The dining table? 103 00:05:57,782 --> 00:05:59,482 Who is this "dining table"? 104 00:06:03,055 --> 00:06:04,962 It just tripped me and made me fall hard. 105 00:06:05,680 --> 00:06:08,322 Tomorrow, I want you to replace it with tea table! 106 00:06:10,920 --> 00:06:12,402 - Tea table? - Move! 107 00:06:13,560 --> 00:06:14,660 He... 108 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:29,882 Where are your men? 109 00:06:34,040 --> 00:06:35,242 Earlier, 110 00:06:35,560 --> 00:06:36,962 you said if I called someone up, 111 00:06:37,193 --> 00:06:39,602 you'd be done for. Was that true? 112 00:06:39,724 --> 00:06:40,824 Yes. 113 00:06:47,520 --> 00:06:48,880 Well, I just saved your life then. 114 00:06:50,553 --> 00:06:51,762 I'll let you off this time, 115 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,362 but don't get too happy. 116 00:06:53,600 --> 00:06:54,700 I'm still mad at you. 117 00:06:54,831 --> 00:06:56,162 Who gave you the right to hit me? 118 00:06:58,959 --> 00:07:00,059 Hang on. 119 00:07:03,560 --> 00:07:04,842 Are you all right? 120 00:07:05,839 --> 00:07:06,939 I'm fine. 121 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:11,362 My internal energy has been acting up lately. 122 00:07:11,920 --> 00:07:13,442 I got too worked up when I hit you, 123 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:15,322 and it went out of control again. 124 00:07:16,920 --> 00:07:18,522 You should've stayed calm. 125 00:07:18,659 --> 00:07:19,802 I'm sorry. 126 00:07:20,040 --> 00:07:21,442 What do I have to be sorry for? 127 00:07:25,487 --> 00:07:27,642 Did you take away Mrs. Teng and her son? 128 00:07:28,660 --> 00:07:29,760 What? 129 00:07:30,280 --> 00:07:31,380 Who? 130 00:07:32,216 --> 00:07:33,682 Teng Zi Jing's widow. 131 00:07:34,568 --> 00:07:36,997 I took them away? To where? Moon Embracing Pavilion? 132 00:07:37,788 --> 00:07:40,367 No way. Zi Jing and I were friends. 133 00:07:40,448 --> 00:07:42,082 Why would I do such a despicable thing? 134 00:07:42,160 --> 00:07:43,362 You don't know? 135 00:07:43,720 --> 00:07:47,600 Who told you we had them here? Do you have any evidence? 136 00:07:47,720 --> 00:07:48,762 Someone saw it. 137 00:07:49,679 --> 00:07:51,481 - I'll ask around. - Come back. 138 00:07:53,964 --> 00:07:56,202 What about the forced prostitution? 139 00:07:58,608 --> 00:08:00,922 What nonsense are you talking about? That's absurd. 140 00:08:01,279 --> 00:08:03,359 Moon Embracing Pavilion is a refined establishment. 141 00:08:03,446 --> 00:08:04,762 Isn't it a brothel? 142 00:08:06,040 --> 00:08:07,242 You're driving me mad. 143 00:08:07,365 --> 00:08:08,642 Let me explain it to you. 144 00:08:09,774 --> 00:08:12,722 You thought Moon Embracing Pavilion is a brothel? 145 00:08:13,055 --> 00:08:15,482 Think about it, if we open a brothel in the capital, 146 00:08:15,649 --> 00:08:17,384 there are already a few well-established ones. 147 00:08:17,408 --> 00:08:19,408 So, it's not exactly something new in the capital. 148 00:08:19,559 --> 00:08:20,922 And how are we going to compete 149 00:08:21,015 --> 00:08:22,655 with those well-established businesses? 150 00:08:22,797 --> 00:08:24,762 So, we have to find another path. 151 00:08:24,913 --> 00:08:27,242 Besides, 152 00:08:27,375 --> 00:08:29,544 if word gets out that a child of the Fan family 153 00:08:29,646 --> 00:08:32,042 runs a brothel, Father will kill me. 154 00:08:32,888 --> 00:08:34,762 So, all those girls earlier were fake? 155 00:08:34,960 --> 00:08:39,399 They were real, but not... They absolutely aren't what you imagine. 156 00:08:39,480 --> 00:08:42,280 Don't get the wrong idea. They're not in the flesh trade. 157 00:08:42,360 --> 00:08:46,040 The girls I've chosen must be well-educated and talented in various arts 158 00:08:46,120 --> 00:08:48,017 like music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, 159 00:08:48,098 --> 00:08:49,538 proficient in poetry and literature. 160 00:08:49,669 --> 00:08:51,035 After all, entertaining people with sex 161 00:08:51,059 --> 00:08:52,562 is the lowest form of entertainment. 162 00:08:52,769 --> 00:08:54,802 My goal is to turn Moon Embracing Pavilion 163 00:08:54,916 --> 00:08:57,545 into the only sanctuary 164 00:08:57,632 --> 00:09:00,042 in the bustling capital, 165 00:09:00,279 --> 00:09:02,162 where scholars and literati 166 00:09:02,262 --> 00:09:05,762 can find their true soulmates. 167 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:09,282 That's the uniqueness I aim for. 168 00:09:12,305 --> 00:09:14,962 And you don't know anything about Old Man Jin's death? 169 00:09:16,053 --> 00:09:18,962 You keep talking about Old Man Jin. Who exactly is he? 170 00:09:19,480 --> 00:09:20,580 And he died here? 171 00:09:20,719 --> 00:09:22,045 My business has just opened, 172 00:09:22,126 --> 00:09:24,096 if someone dies here, how am I supposed to do business? 173 00:09:24,120 --> 00:09:26,002 Which rival is trying to ruin my reputation? 174 00:09:26,120 --> 00:09:27,562 I'll confront them face to face. 175 00:09:42,768 --> 00:09:45,002 Has anyone entered Master Fan's room? 176 00:09:45,200 --> 00:09:46,300 No. 177 00:09:47,159 --> 00:09:48,762 So, he just fell by himself? 178 00:10:32,973 --> 00:10:34,073 How can I help you? 179 00:10:34,399 --> 00:10:36,042 I just want to check on your injuries. 180 00:10:36,781 --> 00:10:38,123 Took you long enough. 181 00:10:38,240 --> 00:10:40,802 I thought I'd give you some time. Didn't want to disturb you. 182 00:10:43,440 --> 00:10:45,442 I'm fine. It's nothing serious. 183 00:10:46,368 --> 00:10:48,427 - You may go. - No need to walk me out. 184 00:10:50,173 --> 00:10:51,402 You need me? 185 00:10:52,737 --> 00:10:53,922 I do need you. 186 00:10:54,480 --> 00:10:56,100 - What can I... - Hold on. 187 00:10:58,815 --> 00:11:03,682 I've thought about those fallacies you told me about earlier, 188 00:11:04,324 --> 00:11:06,522 and there do have some truth to it. 189 00:11:08,054 --> 00:11:10,402 Going through the ledgers alone here 190 00:11:10,879 --> 00:11:12,722 can be a little boring. 191 00:11:14,320 --> 00:11:18,042 See, you've gained some insight after that fall. 192 00:11:19,375 --> 00:11:20,475 I've grown. 193 00:11:21,369 --> 00:11:24,242 There was this tall girl 194 00:11:25,399 --> 00:11:29,319 playing the pipa just now, is she still around? 195 00:11:29,414 --> 00:11:30,802 Have her come 196 00:11:31,159 --> 00:11:32,642 and play a piece for me, 197 00:11:33,080 --> 00:11:34,282 I'd like to enjoy it. 198 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:36,722 There's nothing better than having a beautiful companion. 199 00:11:37,240 --> 00:11:39,640 Just the pipa? Or would you like a whole set of instruments? 200 00:11:40,360 --> 00:11:41,522 No need for more, 201 00:11:41,679 --> 00:11:42,779 just the pipa. 202 00:11:43,407 --> 00:11:44,507 I'll be back. 203 00:11:45,440 --> 00:11:46,540 No need to walk me out. 204 00:11:57,919 --> 00:11:59,722 Remember what I taught you. 205 00:11:59,879 --> 00:12:02,079 Smile more later. Don't make any mistakes. 206 00:12:02,159 --> 00:12:03,240 Got it? 207 00:12:03,320 --> 00:12:04,936 I'm telling you, your chance to marry the rich 208 00:12:04,960 --> 00:12:06,842 depends entirely on your performance today. 209 00:12:08,759 --> 00:12:10,082 Don't mess it up. 210 00:12:10,216 --> 00:12:11,316 Got it. 211 00:12:15,000 --> 00:12:16,040 Let me see. 212 00:12:16,120 --> 00:12:17,220 You're good. 213 00:12:24,720 --> 00:12:25,820 Come in. 214 00:12:33,972 --> 00:12:35,202 Why are you still here? 215 00:12:37,960 --> 00:12:39,362 I don't need you here. 216 00:12:39,536 --> 00:12:41,762 I'll call you when we're done. 217 00:13:00,042 --> 00:13:01,082 You caught me. 218 00:13:01,191 --> 00:13:02,882 I figured so. Go. 219 00:13:03,240 --> 00:13:04,340 Please stay. 220 00:13:17,286 --> 00:13:18,386 Xian... 221 00:13:18,960 --> 00:13:20,362 Sit here, take a breather. 222 00:13:24,960 --> 00:13:26,060 Is she the one? 223 00:13:26,631 --> 00:13:28,193 Sang Wen, Miss Sang. 224 00:13:29,080 --> 00:13:30,180 Miss Sang. 225 00:13:33,639 --> 00:13:34,882 Let me ask something. 226 00:13:35,041 --> 00:13:37,522 What business does Moon Embracing Pavilion do? 227 00:13:39,840 --> 00:13:41,451 It's a brothel, of course. 228 00:13:44,440 --> 00:13:45,922 How could it be a brothel? 229 00:13:46,159 --> 00:13:48,562 You're the owner, shouldn't you know? 230 00:13:49,239 --> 00:13:51,720 Xian, I really had no idea. 231 00:13:51,847 --> 00:13:53,562 Yuan Meng handled everything on her own. 232 00:13:53,799 --> 00:13:55,962 It's your own business. Don't you come here usually? 233 00:13:57,080 --> 00:13:58,722 I only come to check the accounts. 234 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:00,442 I don't get involved otherwise. 235 00:14:01,051 --> 00:14:02,642 I don't even like singing and dancing. 236 00:14:05,559 --> 00:14:06,882 Tell me, Miss Sang, 237 00:14:07,409 --> 00:14:08,802 is it true that this place 238 00:14:09,145 --> 00:14:10,842 forces women into prostitution? 239 00:14:11,880 --> 00:14:13,282 They're kept in the backyard. 240 00:14:15,200 --> 00:14:16,960 Xian, I promise I'll investigate thoroughly. 241 00:14:17,040 --> 00:14:18,282 You want to investigate it? 242 00:14:18,662 --> 00:14:21,211 Of course, why wouldn't I? I've been deceived too. I'm also a victim. 243 00:14:21,235 --> 00:14:24,103 You're the owner. If you investigate, how will you explain it to people? 244 00:14:24,127 --> 00:14:25,402 I can't explain it. 245 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:28,482 I say, will you two just sit closer? You're torturing me. 246 00:14:30,720 --> 00:14:31,820 Fan Si Zhe, 247 00:14:33,600 --> 00:14:35,160 you think you're very capable now, huh? 248 00:14:35,303 --> 00:14:37,927 Every brick and tile, every blade of grass belongs to you, huh? 249 00:14:38,384 --> 00:14:41,322 - Your business, huh? - No, Xian. 250 00:14:41,919 --> 00:14:46,482 Actually, I admit I might have exaggerated a little earlier. 251 00:14:47,632 --> 00:14:50,082 Tell me, where did you hire Yuan Meng from? 252 00:14:50,231 --> 00:14:51,362 She wasn't hired by me. 253 00:14:51,445 --> 00:14:52,602 Aren't you the owner? 254 00:14:53,160 --> 00:14:54,843 I'm not the only owner. 255 00:14:55,800 --> 00:14:57,002 Who else? 256 00:14:59,480 --> 00:15:00,737 Have we been making money recently? 257 00:15:00,761 --> 00:15:02,122 Of course we have. 258 00:15:02,606 --> 00:15:04,922 I thought so. How much have we made? 259 00:15:05,056 --> 00:15:06,713 Master Fan is inside checking the accounts. 260 00:15:06,737 --> 00:15:08,642 Why don't you go in and have a look with him? 261 00:15:08,840 --> 00:15:09,940 So, my cousin is here. 262 00:15:11,159 --> 00:15:14,122 Cousin? The second owner here calls you cousin? 263 00:15:14,918 --> 00:15:17,602 He's a relative from my mother's side. 264 00:15:18,260 --> 00:15:20,552 - Which family's child is he? - The royal family. 265 00:15:22,400 --> 00:15:23,802 He's a son of the royal family. 266 00:15:24,030 --> 00:15:26,882 My mother is a cousin of Noble Consort Yi, right? 267 00:15:27,166 --> 00:15:30,760 So, Noble Consort Yi's son and I should be considered cousins, right? 268 00:15:30,848 --> 00:15:32,642 Noble Consort Yi's son... 269 00:15:33,080 --> 00:15:35,402 - He's the third prince? - Yes, that's my cousin. 270 00:15:35,733 --> 00:15:38,562 Lord Fan, maybe I should leave first. 271 00:15:38,784 --> 00:15:39,884 Why leave? 272 00:15:40,314 --> 00:15:43,682 I dare not listen anymore. I fear the more I know, the shorter I'll live. 273 00:15:44,600 --> 00:15:45,605 Just stay. 274 00:15:45,686 --> 00:15:47,905 What you should and shouldn't hear, you've heard them all. 275 00:15:47,929 --> 00:15:49,202 It's too late now. 276 00:15:56,400 --> 00:15:58,000 The color of these curtains isn't right, 277 00:15:58,247 --> 00:15:59,562 especially these drapes. 278 00:16:00,440 --> 00:16:02,722 What color do you think would be better? 279 00:16:03,662 --> 00:16:05,505 - Blue. - All right. 280 00:16:05,840 --> 00:16:07,162 No. 281 00:16:07,744 --> 00:16:08,946 Pink is better. 282 00:16:09,240 --> 00:16:10,562 Pink it is then. 283 00:16:10,968 --> 00:16:12,282 Purple seems nice too. 284 00:16:12,919 --> 00:16:14,362 Purple then? 285 00:16:15,129 --> 00:16:16,927 It's best to have all three colors, 286 00:16:17,080 --> 00:16:18,180 mixed in with black. 287 00:16:18,288 --> 00:16:19,518 At first glance, it looks black, 288 00:16:19,542 --> 00:16:22,402 but upon closer inspection, you'll see blue, pink, and purple. 289 00:16:25,960 --> 00:16:27,962 Replace them with colorful black. 290 00:16:30,600 --> 00:16:33,000 This candlestick isn't right. It doesn't look good. 291 00:16:33,080 --> 00:16:34,120 We'll replace it. 292 00:16:34,254 --> 00:16:36,464 Get one that's sturdier and more imposing. 293 00:16:36,880 --> 00:16:37,980 Got it. 294 00:16:42,519 --> 00:16:45,282 It should also have a delicate and refined feel to it. 295 00:16:49,640 --> 00:16:52,040 Replace it with a candlestick that's both thick and slender. 296 00:16:55,120 --> 00:16:56,322 Master Li, 297 00:16:56,680 --> 00:16:58,349 Master Fan is upstairs checking the accounts. 298 00:16:58,373 --> 00:17:00,122 Why don't you go up and take a look too? 299 00:17:00,232 --> 00:17:01,482 There's no rush. 300 00:17:01,760 --> 00:17:03,136 The reason why I opened Moon Embracing Pavilion, 301 00:17:03,160 --> 00:17:04,498 making money isn't the most important thing. 302 00:17:04,522 --> 00:17:06,782 What matters most is making money. 303 00:17:13,447 --> 00:17:15,282 Do you understand what he said just now? 304 00:17:17,720 --> 00:17:19,602 Money isn't easy to come by these days. 305 00:17:20,880 --> 00:17:22,122 Still don't get it? 306 00:17:27,280 --> 00:17:28,760 Let me explain it from the beginning. 307 00:17:33,709 --> 00:17:35,562 The truth is, he's doing this for honor. 308 00:17:35,720 --> 00:17:36,820 Honor? 309 00:17:37,720 --> 00:17:39,839 No matter what business he's in, 310 00:17:39,905 --> 00:17:41,202 as long as it makes money, 311 00:17:41,288 --> 00:17:45,202 it proves he has vision, strength, and capability. 312 00:17:45,382 --> 00:17:48,402 And he can make his mother proud in the palace. 313 00:17:48,593 --> 00:17:50,674 Hang on, he thought he could make 314 00:17:50,755 --> 00:17:52,255 his mother proud by running a brothel here? 315 00:17:52,279 --> 00:17:53,279 What's he thinking? 316 00:17:53,360 --> 00:17:54,767 No, Xian, didn't I just say? 317 00:17:54,848 --> 00:17:57,239 Both my cousin and I were deceived by bad people. 318 00:17:57,320 --> 00:17:59,400 We didn't know Moon Embracing Pavilion is a brothel. 319 00:17:59,640 --> 00:18:01,202 Didn't Noble Consort Yi ask about it? 320 00:18:02,200 --> 00:18:04,722 Like me, my cousin wanted to surprise his mother. 321 00:18:07,960 --> 00:18:09,642 Then where did he hire Yuan Meng from? 322 00:18:09,840 --> 00:18:10,844 I really don't know. 323 00:18:10,925 --> 00:18:13,080 Why are you so fixated on Yuan Meng? 324 00:18:13,183 --> 00:18:14,682 - You still don't get it? - This... 325 00:18:15,200 --> 00:18:16,759 Doesn't that clash with this color? 326 00:18:16,839 --> 00:18:18,849 This red one, replace it with... 327 00:18:19,001 --> 00:18:20,101 With... 328 00:18:20,839 --> 00:18:22,842 - Purple. - Got it. 329 00:18:23,046 --> 00:18:25,352 - Hang on, that... - That's him? 330 00:18:25,600 --> 00:18:26,882 Got it. 331 00:18:27,217 --> 00:18:30,017 - Got it. - This doesn't look good either. 332 00:18:30,160 --> 00:18:31,562 Replace it with purple. 333 00:18:31,673 --> 00:18:34,122 The color looks too heavy. That won't do. 334 00:18:35,208 --> 00:18:36,760 There are still many areas that can be improved. 335 00:18:36,784 --> 00:18:38,595 I'll think about it, and tell you later. 336 00:18:38,692 --> 00:18:39,792 All right. 337 00:18:40,960 --> 00:18:42,282 Is Si Zhe upstairs? 338 00:18:42,648 --> 00:18:45,568 Master Fan is meticulous, he's upstairs checking the accounts by himself. 339 00:18:45,960 --> 00:18:48,689 - He's checking the accounts alone? - He's accompanied by our singer. 340 00:18:48,713 --> 00:18:50,573 Si Zhe has never enjoyed listening to music. 341 00:18:50,807 --> 00:18:52,202 Let's go take a look. 342 00:18:56,017 --> 00:18:57,267 Slow down. 343 00:19:03,582 --> 00:19:05,522 Si Zhe, I'm coming in. 344 00:19:06,316 --> 00:19:07,416 Come in. 345 00:19:14,297 --> 00:19:16,977 I thought you were listening to music. Why are you playing instead? 346 00:19:17,030 --> 00:19:18,482 Don't even get me started. 347 00:19:18,960 --> 00:19:20,450 How did you train her? 348 00:19:21,119 --> 00:19:22,722 She even plays worse than me. 349 00:19:23,557 --> 00:19:24,762 Go back and practice more. 350 00:19:32,269 --> 00:19:33,522 What did I just tell you? 351 00:19:33,759 --> 00:19:35,122 You can't even do this right. 352 00:19:38,160 --> 00:19:39,260 Get out of here. 353 00:19:43,000 --> 00:19:45,722 Back when I was a courtesan at Liujing River, 354 00:19:46,085 --> 00:19:48,722 I was the best at playing pipa. 355 00:19:48,905 --> 00:19:50,005 Get up! 356 00:19:51,519 --> 00:19:52,619 Get out! 357 00:19:53,319 --> 00:19:55,802 Just call for me if you want to hear it later. 358 00:19:58,560 --> 00:19:59,762 Si Zhe, I can sing too. 359 00:19:59,935 --> 00:20:00,975 Shall I sing for you? 360 00:20:01,133 --> 00:20:03,962 Knock it off. Where did you hire these people from? 361 00:20:07,952 --> 00:20:10,522 Who are you? 362 00:20:28,638 --> 00:20:30,082 So, they're in there? 363 00:20:30,880 --> 00:20:31,980 Your Highness, we're here. 364 00:20:32,060 --> 00:20:36,402 (Moon Embracing Pavilion) 365 00:20:40,640 --> 00:20:43,015 - Are you sure Fan Xian is in there right now? - Absolutely. 366 00:20:43,039 --> 00:20:44,139 Come with me. 367 00:20:45,273 --> 00:20:46,722 Your Highness, I... 368 00:20:46,878 --> 00:20:48,682 You shouldn't be overly cautious. 369 00:20:48,920 --> 00:20:50,800 Those who constantly leave themselves a way out 370 00:20:50,839 --> 00:20:52,279 often find themselves in a dead end. 371 00:20:52,480 --> 00:20:53,580 As you command. 372 00:20:53,703 --> 00:20:55,442 Very wise. Let's go, 373 00:20:55,600 --> 00:20:56,922 let's watch the fun. 374 00:21:17,799 --> 00:21:19,042 Did you kill him? 375 00:21:19,360 --> 00:21:20,384 I knocked him out. 376 00:21:20,465 --> 00:21:23,385 - He passed out just like that? - I'm a martial arts expert, after all. 377 00:21:23,417 --> 00:21:25,482 How's your internal energy? 378 00:21:25,656 --> 00:21:26,882 It'll get better in a while. 379 00:21:28,200 --> 00:21:30,199 What should I tell him when he wakes up? 380 00:21:30,280 --> 00:21:31,642 He saw you. 381 00:21:35,160 --> 00:21:36,642 Say something. What's going on? 382 00:21:55,559 --> 00:21:57,002 What are these men doing here? 383 00:21:57,270 --> 00:21:58,842 What is Prince Cheng Ze doing here? 384 00:21:59,519 --> 00:22:00,922 He's here for me. 385 00:22:01,839 --> 00:22:03,122 He knows you're here? 386 00:22:17,839 --> 00:22:19,242 Just a reminder, 387 00:22:19,869 --> 00:22:21,590 this building is surrounded from all sides. 388 00:22:21,671 --> 00:22:22,771 There's nowhere to escape. 389 00:22:24,360 --> 00:22:27,322 Forget about climbing through windows onto the roof. 390 00:22:28,390 --> 00:22:29,962 Open the door. Let's welcome them in. 391 00:22:30,094 --> 00:22:31,554 But I thought you couldn't be seen by anyone. 392 00:22:31,578 --> 00:22:33,825 A door can't stop a prince. Open it. 393 00:22:44,904 --> 00:22:46,004 Your Highness. 394 00:22:52,759 --> 00:22:55,282 Young Master, how have you been? 395 00:22:55,743 --> 00:22:57,762 Qi Nian, what are you... 396 00:22:58,680 --> 00:22:59,922 What a party. 397 00:23:07,079 --> 00:23:08,282 What is he... 398 00:23:10,839 --> 00:23:13,540 - He's probably tired. He's taking a nap. - What is that... 399 00:23:15,359 --> 00:23:16,459 I was kicked by a donkey. 400 00:23:23,504 --> 00:23:24,682 Fan Xian, 401 00:23:26,200 --> 00:23:27,522 it's been a long time. 402 00:23:29,920 --> 00:23:31,162 It hasn't been that long. 403 00:23:32,425 --> 00:23:34,242 It's been less than 404 00:23:34,680 --> 00:23:35,719 half a year, 405 00:23:35,880 --> 00:23:38,611 but it feels like it's been two or three years since I last saw you. 406 00:23:39,312 --> 00:23:40,602 It's been boring in the capital 407 00:23:41,319 --> 00:23:42,419 without you. 408 00:23:42,519 --> 00:23:43,682 You know, 409 00:23:43,920 --> 00:23:45,442 Yan Xiao Yi tried to assassinate me 410 00:23:45,576 --> 00:23:47,122 on my way to Northern Qi. 411 00:23:48,260 --> 00:23:49,360 Really? 412 00:23:50,480 --> 00:23:52,002 I've been curious about 413 00:23:52,359 --> 00:23:54,242 how he knew my itinerary. 414 00:23:55,359 --> 00:23:56,690 I didn't tell anyone 415 00:23:56,880 --> 00:23:58,050 which route I would take. 416 00:23:58,240 --> 00:23:59,320 So how did he find out? 417 00:23:59,400 --> 00:24:00,682 It's quite simple, actually. 418 00:24:00,960 --> 00:24:02,962 If one knew which route I wouldn't take, 419 00:24:03,425 --> 00:24:04,882 they could deduce my itinerary. 420 00:24:04,973 --> 00:24:06,933 Going north, I wouldn't go through Fengming Pass. 421 00:24:07,540 --> 00:24:08,722 It's too far. 422 00:24:10,720 --> 00:24:13,360 Not taking Fengming Pass but not wanting to take the longer route, 423 00:24:13,720 --> 00:24:15,202 which route would I choose? 424 00:24:15,880 --> 00:24:17,682 It's straightforward, isn't it? 425 00:24:19,799 --> 00:24:20,899 So, 426 00:24:21,279 --> 00:24:23,684 it has always been you who conspired 427 00:24:23,786 --> 00:24:25,482 with the elder princess to try to kill me. 428 00:24:33,520 --> 00:24:34,620 Fan Xian, 429 00:24:35,080 --> 00:24:36,322 actually, 430 00:24:37,559 --> 00:24:41,540 Moon Embracing Pavilion's human trafficking case is easily verifiable. 431 00:24:42,039 --> 00:24:44,642 Both the first and the second owners are here, 432 00:24:45,039 --> 00:24:46,944 along with our supposedly deceased Poetic Genius Fan here. 433 00:24:46,968 --> 00:24:48,682 The situation couldn't be clearer. 434 00:24:50,233 --> 00:24:54,083 Indeed, even if I say I have nothing to do with Moon Embracing Pavilion, 435 00:24:54,255 --> 00:24:55,602 no one will believe me. 436 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,882 Actually, at this point, 437 00:24:58,007 --> 00:24:59,967 human trafficking is no longer your main concern. 438 00:25:00,400 --> 00:25:01,439 Fan Xian, 439 00:25:01,519 --> 00:25:03,171 you faking your own death to deceive His Majesty 440 00:25:03,195 --> 00:25:05,602 is the real capital offense. 441 00:25:08,960 --> 00:25:10,060 Nonetheless, 442 00:25:10,240 --> 00:25:12,042 I must thank Lord Wang Qi Nian. 443 00:25:12,240 --> 00:25:14,616 We've been planning this for so long, but we wouldn't have been able 444 00:25:14,640 --> 00:25:15,962 to catch you without him. 445 00:25:17,943 --> 00:25:19,282 He has always been good 446 00:25:20,240 --> 00:25:21,562 at his job. 447 00:25:27,200 --> 00:25:28,722 Qi Nian, 448 00:25:29,000 --> 00:25:31,002 you're a traitor! 449 00:25:35,225 --> 00:25:36,325 Your Highness, 450 00:25:36,839 --> 00:25:40,250 now that Lord Fan is in your hands, 451 00:25:41,118 --> 00:25:42,922 I implore you to honor your promise 452 00:25:44,359 --> 00:25:47,042 and return my wife and daughter. 453 00:25:47,559 --> 00:25:48,922 I don't have them. 454 00:25:49,533 --> 00:25:51,162 Your Highness, you promised. 455 00:25:51,279 --> 00:25:52,882 I've told you very clearly, 456 00:25:53,720 --> 00:25:55,442 anything I have, I can give you, 457 00:25:56,640 --> 00:25:58,562 but I really don't have your wife and daughter. 458 00:25:58,960 --> 00:26:01,122 I did send my men to fetch them, 459 00:26:01,438 --> 00:26:02,722 but we were late. 460 00:26:03,303 --> 00:26:04,722 They were already gone. 461 00:26:05,000 --> 00:26:07,122 They're really not with Your Highness? 462 00:26:07,259 --> 00:26:08,359 I'm telling the truth. 463 00:26:10,040 --> 00:26:11,282 Don't panic. 464 00:26:11,586 --> 00:26:12,882 Once this is over, 465 00:26:12,968 --> 00:26:14,362 I'll help you find them. 466 00:26:15,920 --> 00:26:17,202 Where could they have gone? 467 00:26:38,162 --> 00:26:40,682 (Moon Embracing Pavilion) 468 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:54,100 My Lord, 469 00:26:56,039 --> 00:26:58,002 I thought they were taken by His Highness. 470 00:27:00,440 --> 00:27:01,540 I understand. 471 00:27:01,960 --> 00:27:03,602 Actually, I find it quite strange too. 472 00:27:04,300 --> 00:27:05,682 Someone took them away 473 00:27:06,064 --> 00:27:07,164 without making any demands. 474 00:27:07,280 --> 00:27:08,802 Indeed, unlike you, right? 475 00:27:09,640 --> 00:27:11,410 You always kidnap people for leverage. 476 00:27:13,880 --> 00:27:15,202 It doesn't matter. 477 00:27:15,559 --> 00:27:18,762 At this point, I'm actually a little touched by myself. 478 00:27:19,880 --> 00:27:21,682 Even in this situation, 479 00:27:22,039 --> 00:27:23,802 I still want to give you a chance. 480 00:27:24,440 --> 00:27:25,802 If you agree to become my ally, 481 00:27:26,032 --> 00:27:27,729 I'll release Mrs. Teng and her son immediately. 482 00:27:27,753 --> 00:27:30,442 And Moon Embracing Pavilion's troubles will go away. 483 00:27:32,400 --> 00:27:35,028 At this point, you think you're the one who has to forgive me? 484 00:27:35,128 --> 00:27:36,228 It's all the same. 485 00:27:36,400 --> 00:27:39,002 Everyone makes mistakes in life. 486 00:27:39,231 --> 00:27:41,802 Let it go, and all will be well. 487 00:27:42,787 --> 00:27:43,962 Let it go? 488 00:27:44,039 --> 00:27:45,282 How can I let it go? 489 00:27:46,440 --> 00:27:48,218 This place is trading people and forcing them into prostitution, 490 00:27:48,242 --> 00:27:50,122 who will release those people of suffering? 491 00:27:50,240 --> 00:27:52,439 Who will release them of suffering? That's on you. 492 00:27:52,566 --> 00:27:54,184 They're suffering because of you. 493 00:27:54,839 --> 00:27:55,939 I don't care about them, 494 00:27:56,119 --> 00:27:57,522 I care about you. 495 00:27:57,640 --> 00:27:58,765 As long as you agree to be my ally, 496 00:27:58,789 --> 00:28:00,842 won't you have the final say over those people? 497 00:28:01,400 --> 00:28:02,500 Two choices, 498 00:28:03,040 --> 00:28:04,362 either reconcile 499 00:28:05,160 --> 00:28:07,393 or I kill you. 500 00:28:15,112 --> 00:28:16,212 I see. 501 00:28:19,640 --> 00:28:21,202 I will not reconcile! 502 00:28:21,559 --> 00:28:23,519 Li Cheng Ze, we are not the same kind of people. 503 00:28:23,625 --> 00:28:25,282 We're destined to be enemies! 504 00:28:32,759 --> 00:28:33,882 What a pity. 505 00:28:43,560 --> 00:28:45,800 The Judicial Bureau is on a case! Put your weapons down! 506 00:28:51,488 --> 00:28:52,506 Don't move. 507 00:28:52,600 --> 00:28:53,700 Don't move. 508 00:28:54,440 --> 00:28:55,540 No one moves. 509 00:29:04,359 --> 00:29:05,765 You're supposed to be dead, how did you manage 510 00:29:05,789 --> 00:29:07,709 to summon the officers from the Judicial Bureau? 511 00:29:09,139 --> 00:29:11,962 No, even if you weren't dead, you couldn't have summoned them. 512 00:29:12,880 --> 00:29:13,980 Who could it be? 513 00:29:18,039 --> 00:29:20,282 Greetings, Your Highness! 514 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:23,202 Continue with your tasks. Spare the formalities. 515 00:29:49,079 --> 00:29:50,282 Cheng Ze, you're here too. 516 00:29:51,513 --> 00:29:53,042 Greetings, Your Highness. 517 00:29:58,360 --> 00:30:00,322 We're family, don't stand on ceremony. 518 00:30:02,279 --> 00:30:04,682 Shall we have a chat? 519 00:30:10,922 --> 00:30:12,202 Spare the formalities, everyone. 520 00:30:17,280 --> 00:30:18,380 Your Highness. 521 00:30:23,200 --> 00:30:24,962 What's with this boy? 522 00:30:25,200 --> 00:30:26,602 He's tired. He's taking a nap. 523 00:30:28,384 --> 00:30:29,496 He's taking a nap like this? 524 00:30:29,520 --> 00:30:31,442 He's still growing. He needs to get enough rest. 525 00:30:32,329 --> 00:30:33,689 I was like him when I was younger. 526 00:30:33,745 --> 00:30:35,404 - I understand. - Understand my foot! 527 00:30:37,680 --> 00:30:38,889 What happened to your face? 528 00:30:39,040 --> 00:30:40,242 He was kicked by a donkey. 529 00:30:42,106 --> 00:30:43,842 You seem to know everything, Cheng Ze. 530 00:30:49,752 --> 00:30:52,922 Your Highness, what brings you here? 531 00:30:53,119 --> 00:30:54,816 I had some free time. When I saw the officials from the Judicial Bureau 532 00:30:54,840 --> 00:30:56,416 conducting an investigation, I followed along. 533 00:30:56,440 --> 00:30:57,642 What investigation? 534 00:30:58,279 --> 00:30:59,399 The Moon Embracing Pavilion. 535 00:30:59,600 --> 00:31:01,442 Human trafficking is a capital offense. 536 00:31:01,572 --> 00:31:02,892 I had to come and see for myself. 537 00:31:02,932 --> 00:31:05,322 Who would have thought I'd run into you here? 538 00:31:05,800 --> 00:31:08,122 Perhaps you should come back tomorrow. 539 00:31:09,240 --> 00:31:11,642 You'd better think twice before you speak and act. 540 00:31:12,519 --> 00:31:13,762 Think about what? 541 00:31:13,960 --> 00:31:16,200 - How should I think? - Fan Xian deceived His Majesty. 542 00:31:17,039 --> 00:31:18,442 That's a capital offense. 543 00:31:19,174 --> 00:31:20,882 Are you really going to protect him? 544 00:31:21,240 --> 00:31:22,530 But isn't he really dead? 545 00:31:24,099 --> 00:31:25,922 Then who is this person in front of you? 546 00:31:33,918 --> 00:31:35,642 Cheng Ze, don't scare me. 547 00:31:35,839 --> 00:31:37,442 I don't see anyone in front of me. 548 00:31:44,519 --> 00:31:46,282 You'd better think about the consequences. 549 00:31:46,680 --> 00:31:49,160 Sheltering someone who deceives His Majesty is equally guilty. 550 00:31:49,393 --> 00:31:51,642 I've been quite exhausted lately. 551 00:31:51,801 --> 00:31:53,642 I'm blind and deaf, 552 00:31:53,799 --> 00:31:55,242 what crime have I committed? 553 00:32:02,480 --> 00:32:04,242 Do you think you'll still be able 554 00:32:05,279 --> 00:32:06,922 to protect him if this escalates? 555 00:32:10,839 --> 00:32:12,899 I don't know. Let's try. 556 00:32:17,160 --> 00:32:18,602 The Judicial Bureau is on a case. 557 00:32:18,759 --> 00:32:21,279 Anyone who obstructs them will be treated as guilty of treason. 558 00:32:22,273 --> 00:32:25,999 Have you thought about how this would end? 559 00:32:26,080 --> 00:32:27,774 No, Why don't you think about it? 560 00:32:27,866 --> 00:32:29,202 If I may ask, 561 00:32:29,480 --> 00:32:32,762 how did you know I would come to Moon Embracing Pavilion today? 562 00:32:40,914 --> 00:32:42,202 Wang Qi Nian... 563 00:32:42,376 --> 00:32:43,826 Oh, Your Highness, 564 00:32:43,907 --> 00:32:47,682 this is all Lord Fan Xian's fault. 565 00:32:48,312 --> 00:32:51,274 I'm actually kind and honest in nature. 566 00:32:52,960 --> 00:32:54,642 Fan Xian went to Moon Embracing Pavilion? 567 00:32:54,865 --> 00:32:56,082 Yes, Your Highness. 568 00:32:56,321 --> 00:32:58,122 And you still have to visit Cheng Ze later? 569 00:32:58,295 --> 00:32:59,522 Lord Fan said 570 00:32:59,759 --> 00:33:02,522 that as long as Your Highness gets the timing right, 571 00:33:02,693 --> 00:33:05,282 you can trap him in Moon Embracing Pavilion. 572 00:33:09,640 --> 00:33:11,962 Fan Xian is using himself as bait? 573 00:33:12,126 --> 00:33:15,442 He hopes Your Highness enjoys the catch. 574 00:33:18,632 --> 00:33:19,962 It's a trap in disguise. 575 00:33:20,160 --> 00:33:21,409 You really fooled me. 576 00:33:21,559 --> 00:33:24,613 It's all because Lord Fan has a devious mind. 577 00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:27,290 I was just following orders. 578 00:33:27,417 --> 00:33:28,998 If your wife and daughter were really in my hands, 579 00:33:29,022 --> 00:33:30,962 I would've handed them over to you earlier. 580 00:33:31,839 --> 00:33:32,939 Thankfully, 581 00:33:33,480 --> 00:33:35,602 they're not in your hands. 582 00:33:35,720 --> 00:33:37,122 That's much safer. 583 00:33:37,600 --> 00:33:40,080 You did such a good job tricking me. 584 00:33:40,175 --> 00:33:41,962 Oh, I'm ashamed. 585 00:33:42,130 --> 00:33:44,329 Wang Qi Nian, you're such a natural liar. 586 00:33:44,457 --> 00:33:46,776 You've even fooled me. You must have done this often. 587 00:33:46,880 --> 00:33:49,162 No, no. 588 00:33:49,559 --> 00:33:53,082 I've always been an honest person. 589 00:33:53,400 --> 00:33:56,260 It's all because of Lord Fan's influence. 590 00:33:58,160 --> 00:33:59,241 Cheng Ze, 591 00:33:59,377 --> 00:34:00,603 your men have drawn their swords. 592 00:34:00,627 --> 00:34:01,759 Why are you still chatting? 593 00:34:01,840 --> 00:34:03,202 Swords? What swords? 594 00:34:07,359 --> 00:34:09,522 So no swords are drawn. Let's sit down and talk then. 595 00:34:19,872 --> 00:34:21,389 We're brothers, 596 00:34:22,480 --> 00:34:23,729 and you're the crown prince. 597 00:34:23,850 --> 00:34:26,202 Drawing swords in front of you is considered treason. 598 00:34:26,333 --> 00:34:28,282 That was just a joke, don't take it seriously. 599 00:34:28,363 --> 00:34:29,902 It's exactly because we're brothers, 600 00:34:29,983 --> 00:34:31,312 I have to give you an advice. 601 00:34:31,440 --> 00:34:33,562 You shouldn't have come to Moon Embracing Pavilion. 602 00:34:33,639 --> 00:34:36,249 People will talk if they see you here. 603 00:34:36,425 --> 00:34:37,922 The owner of Moon Embracing Pavilion 604 00:34:38,239 --> 00:34:39,562 is from the Fan family. 605 00:34:40,136 --> 00:34:42,815 But its second owner is your younger brother, who is still growing. 606 00:34:42,839 --> 00:34:44,995 He is your younger brother too. 607 00:34:45,076 --> 00:34:46,482 You're mistaken, Cheng Ze. 608 00:34:46,679 --> 00:34:49,039 The crown prince doesn't fall into the category of princes. 609 00:34:49,079 --> 00:34:51,159 He might be younger than me, but he's third in line. 610 00:34:51,200 --> 00:34:53,362 So, he doesn't count as my brother. 611 00:34:53,465 --> 00:34:55,215 So, what? Are you going to take me down today? 612 00:34:55,239 --> 00:34:57,370 Don't say that. I do see you as my brother. 613 00:34:57,519 --> 00:34:59,862 Once we step out of this door, I won't bring this up again. 614 00:34:59,886 --> 00:35:01,840 And how should I repay you? 615 00:35:01,920 --> 00:35:03,682 Release Mrs. Teng and her son. 616 00:35:04,239 --> 00:35:05,602 I thought Fan Xian isn't here? 617 00:35:05,840 --> 00:35:07,282 You just heard the voice in my mind. 618 00:35:11,128 --> 00:35:12,228 Actually, 619 00:35:12,760 --> 00:35:14,402 so what if we fall out with each other? 620 00:35:14,881 --> 00:35:16,162 I have nothing to do 621 00:35:16,480 --> 00:35:17,922 with Moon Embracing Pavilion. 622 00:35:18,079 --> 00:35:20,362 A few criticisms from outsiders won't hurt me. 623 00:35:20,959 --> 00:35:22,539 Moon Embracing Pavilion has nothing to do with you? 624 00:35:22,563 --> 00:35:23,802 I have a clear conscience. 625 00:35:23,910 --> 00:35:25,679 - Are you sure? - Absolutely. 626 00:35:25,760 --> 00:35:28,002 - Could I have a word with you in private? - Sure. 627 00:35:41,400 --> 00:35:43,080 That woman downstairs is Yuan Meng, right? 628 00:35:43,280 --> 00:35:45,202 What are they talking about? I can't hear them. 629 00:35:46,080 --> 00:35:47,180 I don't know. 630 00:35:47,719 --> 00:35:48,819 Don't look. 631 00:35:49,360 --> 00:35:51,416 She used to be quite famous as a courtesan at Liujing River. 632 00:35:51,440 --> 00:35:53,042 If I remember correctly, 633 00:35:53,400 --> 00:35:55,286 she should be under Hong Cheng's patronage now. 634 00:35:56,288 --> 00:35:57,848 Although Hong Cheng is Lord Jing's son, 635 00:35:57,880 --> 00:36:00,060 I'm not very familiar with him. 636 00:36:00,291 --> 00:36:01,722 You are close to him. 637 00:36:02,039 --> 00:36:05,082 One could say that Hong Cheng serves you loyally. 638 00:36:07,199 --> 00:36:08,602 Speak plainly. 639 00:36:10,320 --> 00:36:12,010 The relationship 640 00:36:12,778 --> 00:36:14,202 between Yuan Meng, Hong Cheng, 641 00:36:14,422 --> 00:36:16,042 and you 642 00:36:17,038 --> 00:36:18,682 forms a kind of triangle, doesn't it? 643 00:36:20,976 --> 00:36:22,981 It still seems to outsiders 644 00:36:23,062 --> 00:36:25,296 that you're somewhat involved with Moon Embracing Pavilion. 645 00:36:25,320 --> 00:36:27,250 Somewhat involved might be an understatement. 646 00:36:27,351 --> 00:36:29,942 - They might look deeper into it. - What if they can't find anything? 647 00:36:29,966 --> 00:36:31,282 Rumors can be dangerous. 648 00:36:31,906 --> 00:36:32,906 Just say it. 649 00:36:32,993 --> 00:36:35,042 What deal do you want to make with me? 650 00:36:40,512 --> 00:36:43,802 Releasing Mrs. Teng and her son is what I want. 651 00:36:44,212 --> 00:36:46,772 You think you can intimidate me into releasing them with rumors? 652 00:36:47,800 --> 00:36:49,602 Do you really see me as that type of person? 653 00:36:56,478 --> 00:36:58,002 You've got me pegged. 654 00:36:58,384 --> 00:36:59,722 I really am that type of person. 655 00:37:14,913 --> 00:37:16,013 At the end of the day, 656 00:37:16,328 --> 00:37:17,712 we're brothers. 657 00:37:18,078 --> 00:37:19,602 We're family. 658 00:37:20,295 --> 00:37:22,402 Who backs down first doesn't really matter. 659 00:37:23,050 --> 00:37:24,242 Fan Wu Jiu. 660 00:37:24,559 --> 00:37:25,659 Yes, Your Highness. 661 00:37:26,097 --> 00:37:28,202 Send Mrs. Teng and her son back home. 662 00:37:29,640 --> 00:37:31,101 - Well... - Go now! 663 00:37:32,679 --> 00:37:33,779 Yes, Your Highness. 664 00:37:44,288 --> 00:37:46,982 Move! Get out of my way! 665 00:37:51,333 --> 00:37:52,762 What else can I do for you? 666 00:37:54,119 --> 00:37:56,922 Don't worry, I'll release them unscathed. 667 00:37:57,120 --> 00:37:58,802 I fear the power of rumors. 668 00:37:59,072 --> 00:38:00,575 Is there anything I can do for you then? 669 00:38:00,599 --> 00:38:03,242 With the crown prince here, how could I not yield? 670 00:38:03,480 --> 00:38:04,580 May I ask, 671 00:38:04,679 --> 00:38:06,002 can I leave now? 672 00:38:08,685 --> 00:38:09,785 As you wish. 673 00:38:13,840 --> 00:38:15,042 Human nature is unpredictable. 674 00:38:15,320 --> 00:38:16,420 Good luck. 675 00:38:20,160 --> 00:38:21,442 Who is he talking to? 676 00:38:21,760 --> 00:38:22,860 I don't know. 677 00:38:42,128 --> 00:38:44,322 The Judicial Bureau is on a case. Don't obstruct them. 678 00:38:46,880 --> 00:38:48,282 Don't get in their way. 679 00:39:01,239 --> 00:39:02,482 What are you pondering? 680 00:39:03,719 --> 00:39:05,442 Do you think he really meant it? 681 00:39:09,440 --> 00:39:11,122 From what I know about my brother, 682 00:39:11,280 --> 00:39:12,882 he's not one to go back on his word. 683 00:39:13,039 --> 00:39:14,722 Since he has promised to release them, 684 00:39:14,880 --> 00:39:16,482 he'll keep his word. 685 00:39:18,945 --> 00:39:21,282 I just find it odd how quickly he compromised. 686 00:39:21,617 --> 00:39:22,736 Even if the situation was unfavorable, 687 00:39:22,760 --> 00:39:24,922 leaving immediately could have been an option. 688 00:39:25,199 --> 00:39:26,522 But to release them so easily? 689 00:39:28,727 --> 00:39:29,960 Maybe he really 690 00:39:30,176 --> 00:39:32,271 was worried about the triangle connection I told him. 691 00:39:32,295 --> 00:39:33,762 He probably also believes 692 00:39:33,840 --> 00:39:37,322 that outsiders would think he is involved with Moon Embracing Pavilion. 693 00:39:37,511 --> 00:39:38,611 Right? 694 00:39:39,720 --> 00:39:41,242 Don't you think Yuan Meng 695 00:39:41,561 --> 00:39:43,401 was a loophole that seemed almost too obvious? 696 00:39:46,760 --> 00:39:48,882 Maybe I showed up too suddenly, 697 00:39:49,565 --> 00:39:51,162 and he didn't have time to hide her. 698 00:39:51,320 --> 00:39:53,322 No, what I mean is, 699 00:39:53,560 --> 00:39:55,880 why did he have to choose Yuan Meng to manage the brothel? 700 00:39:55,905 --> 00:39:57,220 Couldn't he have chosen someone else? 701 00:39:57,244 --> 00:39:58,922 Yuan Meng used to be a courtesan. 702 00:39:59,128 --> 00:40:00,390 Such a versatile talent 703 00:40:00,471 --> 00:40:02,762 is best suited for this job, isn't she? 704 00:40:05,792 --> 00:40:08,202 He set up Fan Si Zhe with Moon Embracing Pavilion, 705 00:40:08,880 --> 00:40:09,960 then, he sent me a message, 706 00:40:10,007 --> 00:40:11,496 and he captured Mrs. Teng and her son. 707 00:40:11,520 --> 00:40:12,962 After all that effort, 708 00:40:13,920 --> 00:40:15,402 he compromised just like that? 709 00:40:16,599 --> 00:40:17,962 He was going to get you convicted 710 00:40:18,199 --> 00:40:19,882 for deceiving the emperor. 711 00:40:20,119 --> 00:40:23,202 But he didn't expect that his plan would fail. 712 00:40:26,199 --> 00:40:29,482 Could it be that he let us notice Yuan Meng on purpose? 713 00:40:35,920 --> 00:40:37,242 And what would he gain from that? 714 00:40:41,280 --> 00:40:42,380 What would he gain? 715 00:40:45,679 --> 00:40:46,922 That's right. 716 00:40:48,039 --> 00:40:49,242 What indeed. 717 00:41:13,599 --> 00:41:14,699 Are they released? 718 00:41:14,880 --> 00:41:16,202 I've given the order. 719 00:41:16,400 --> 00:41:18,330 They're just a woman and a child, don't terrify them. 720 00:41:18,354 --> 00:41:20,336 Are we really going to return them just like that? 721 00:41:20,360 --> 00:41:22,416 Since we couldn't catch Fan Xian, there's no point in holding them anymore. 722 00:41:22,440 --> 00:41:24,530 Besides, risking everything for this isn't worth it. 723 00:41:24,639 --> 00:41:26,970 But then, we didn't gain anything from this. 724 00:41:27,119 --> 00:41:30,039 Be patient. The Moon Embracing Pavilion is only the beginning. 725 00:41:30,135 --> 00:41:31,722 Only he thinks he's won. 726 00:41:32,079 --> 00:41:33,322 What about Wang Qi Nian? 727 00:41:35,280 --> 00:41:37,242 He really fooled me. 728 00:41:38,320 --> 00:41:39,682 He's a talent. 729 00:41:42,840 --> 00:41:44,482 I dare not accept such praise. 730 00:41:44,559 --> 00:41:46,042 I'm not a talent. 731 00:41:46,297 --> 00:41:48,242 At best, just an ordinary person. 732 00:41:48,320 --> 00:41:50,379 Your Highness, you're overly generous with your compliments. 733 00:41:50,403 --> 00:41:52,362 You're quite humble. 734 00:41:53,916 --> 00:41:56,115 Not many people can fool Cheng Ze. 735 00:41:56,224 --> 00:41:57,682 That's already impressive. 736 00:41:59,599 --> 00:42:02,362 It's all thanks to Your Highness's fortune, 737 00:42:02,470 --> 00:42:05,842 coupled with Lord Fan's brilliant strategies. 738 00:42:06,079 --> 00:42:09,642 I just did my honest duty, 739 00:42:10,079 --> 00:42:12,320 which is why everything turned out so well. 740 00:42:12,425 --> 00:42:14,362 Qi Nian, that's enough. 741 00:42:14,519 --> 00:42:15,619 Got it. 742 00:42:15,880 --> 00:42:17,202 What are your plans 743 00:42:17,400 --> 00:42:18,762 for Moon Embracing Pavilion? 744 00:42:20,521 --> 00:42:22,642 Can we release these people? 745 00:42:25,272 --> 00:42:26,762 If we release them now, 746 00:42:27,280 --> 00:42:29,214 I doubt a single one will survive. 747 00:42:33,400 --> 00:42:34,960 Then let's shut down the place for now. 748 00:42:36,298 --> 00:42:37,562 You will pacify them. 749 00:42:37,800 --> 00:42:40,095 When I return to the capital officially, I'll release them. 750 00:42:40,119 --> 00:42:41,219 All right. 751 00:42:41,441 --> 00:42:43,844 Oh, and there's a girl surnamed Jin in the establishment. 752 00:42:43,925 --> 00:42:46,322 Take special care of her and return her indenture to her. 753 00:42:48,960 --> 00:42:50,880 How are you going to answer to my sister-in-law? 754 00:42:50,984 --> 00:42:52,354 You're shutting down 755 00:42:52,542 --> 00:42:54,562 such a lucrative business just like this? 756 00:42:55,280 --> 00:42:57,817 - I dare not continue. - There are actually things you dare not do? 757 00:42:57,841 --> 00:42:59,162 Some lines I dare not cross.