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=The Rise of Ning=

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(Adapted from Wen Tan's novel "Chancellor
Training Handbook" from Jinjiang Literature)

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=Episode 37=

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(Yanrong Pavilion)

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(May the world)

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(always)

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(be filled with joy.)

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(I hope you will forever)

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(be happy)

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(and with me.)

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Grandma.

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Father.

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Did you ask for me?

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Yes.

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A war has erupted at the border.

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Your father needs to quell the chaos.

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This is so sudden.

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When are you leaving, Father?

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I'll depart tomorrow.

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So soon.

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I'll go and pack for you.

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Everything is ready.

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Yining, we called you here

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to remind you.

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Your grandma is getting old in years,

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and Ting is still young.

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While I'm away

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during this expedition,

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I'm entrusting this home

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to you.

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I understand.
Please rest assured, Father.

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Father, you should
take care of yourself.

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I've been fighting in wars

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since I was ten.

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I won't get hurt so easily.

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I'll go and see

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if there's anything else you may need.

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Is there anything special

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about this expedition?

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What's wrong, Mother?

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I have been to war

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many times.

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It's nothing special.

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You never cared about household matters

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when you went to war.

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Why are you giving

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so many instructions this time?

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Because Yining is finally back home.

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No worries.

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Father,

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this is the wound medicine
concocted by my sixth uncle.

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It's for bruises and sprains.

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Please take it with you.

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Daughters are always considerate.

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Did your sixth uncle make this?

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He's really good at this.

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Of course,

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I hope you won't need this.

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Father,

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and this, too.

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This is an amulet jade.

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I got this for the temple.

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There's a carving on it.

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It says,

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"May the grace shine on you
and keep you safe."

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I know

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you'll go all out

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to fight in the war

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without holding back

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and are willing to sacrifice
for the country.

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However,

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I also hope you'll remember

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that your family is waiting for you

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to return safely soon.

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I promise you.

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I'll return home safe and sound.

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Ting,

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while I'm away,

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you need to listen to your sisters.

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I'll remember this.

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Mingzhu,

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in my heart,

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you're also my daughter.

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While I'm away,

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the three of you

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must unite.

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I'll remember.

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Father, take care.

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Yining,

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I entrust this home to you.

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The more power you hold,

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the greater the responsibility
you have to shoulder.

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You must treat everyone

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fairly and justly.

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I understand.

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Young Lady!

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Young Master Lin has returned,
Young Lady!

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What does he look like when he's back?

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He...

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Is he happy or sad?

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- I...
- Is he still in one piece?

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I don't know.

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I haven't seen him yet, Young Lady.

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Didn't you go and take a look first?

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I wanted to tell you first.

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He's in the main hall.

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Old Madam, Second Master,

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and Madam Lin are there.

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You should go, too.

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All right. Let's go.

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Is this the answer you brought back?

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I said this before.

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The Luo's Residence
doesn't care about that.

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Enough.

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Since you can't do it,
there's no need to speak.

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Second Master, I'll think of a way.

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What else can you say

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other than this?

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Jeez, you.

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Second Uncle.

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Lin Mao tried his best.

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Please stop criticizing him.

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Yixiu, you don't need

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to put in good words for him.

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I must speak for his sake.

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He's struggling,

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torn between two families.

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On top of that, they're his parents.

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He can't go against them.

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What are you talking about?

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It's all right.

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I will remember

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what you've done for me.

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Parents are greater than anything.

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Don't make things difficult
for your parents.

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I will marry no one in this life.

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Don't talk nonsense.

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The engagement is set.
How can you not marry me?

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What?

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Your second uncle

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and Mao are discussing your engagement.

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Engagement?

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My parents agreed.

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Second Master wants my parents

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to come here to propose.

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Are you happy?

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I...

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What are you running away, Yixiu?

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What's wrong

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with these two children?

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She's shy.

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How can you talk about her marriage

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in front of her?

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Yixiu.

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Yixiu.

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Yixiu.

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Running away is no use.

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You're my bride now.

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Why... Why didn't you

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write to me first?

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It was so embarrassing.

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Did you truly mean

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what you said just now?

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Stop asking me.

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You said if my parents
still wouldn't agree

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to our marriage,

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you would not get married in this life.

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Stop it.

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I, Lin Mao, hereby make an oath.

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In this lifetime,

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I will love only Yixiu.

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We will be together,

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alive or dead.

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Enough. Don't be so loud.

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There are many people here.

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But

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how did you convince your parents?

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Actually,

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Old Madam Luo did us a great favor.

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Grandma helped us?

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Bring this letter

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to your parents.

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Old Madam Luo, what is this?

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Previously, I disapproved
of this marriage

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because of your family's attitude.

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Other than that,

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I'm not sure

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if you truly love

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Yixiu.

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Seeing how sincerely

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you want to marry Yixiu

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has put my mind at ease.

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Please rest assured, Old Madam Luo.

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My sincerity is more genuine than gold.

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Well.

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After all, Yixiu is my granddaughter.

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If she really likes

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you,

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I won't mind traveling to Lin'an again

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with my aged body.

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I've explained this

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to your parents

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in the letter.

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Thank you, Old Madam Luo.

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Get up now.

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You should get going now.

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I'll return soon.

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There was another person

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who helped us this time.

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Who?

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The Lin Family has been in business
for many years.

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It's normal that they weigh

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the pros and cons of this matter.

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However,

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this matter isn't hopeless at all.

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Pray to tell.

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Merchants,

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aside from profits,

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also value a good reputation.

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What does that mean?

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The former comes from business,

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but the latter is hard to earn.

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Fortunately,

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the current Luo's Residence,

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or I should say Yixiu's cousin,

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can provide them with that.

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You are saying

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that Third Brother also helped us?

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He helped me pave the way

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for the Lin Family's business.

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But when I returned here,

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I heard a lot of rumors about him.

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What actually has happened?

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To be honest, I'm not quite sure.

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I only know

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that Duke Ying came
and made a scene here,

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and then Grandma punished

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Third Brother all of a sudden.

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Besides, he's been very busy lately.

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He doesn't come back often.

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I haven't seen him for quite a while.

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Well,

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I really miss the old days

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when you, me, Shenyuan,

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and Yining

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were having carefree times together.

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But now,

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everything has changed.

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You generously helped me earlier today.

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Longhua Trading House delivered

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ten chests of valuables.

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It's a small token of appreciation.

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I hope you will accept them,
Chancellor Wang.

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Oh, well.

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Why did you

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personally send them here,

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Minister Luo?

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I'm debating

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whether I should accept them or not.

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It's a hard decision.

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Your help

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is a huge favor

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for me and Longquan Trading House.

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This is only a small gift.

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I hope you won't turn them down.

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Very well.

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If so,

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I shall accept them.

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Come.

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Gao Da.

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Chancellor Wang.

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Send him to the guest room.

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Yes.

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I can do it myself.

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Keep a close watch.
Report to me once anything happens.

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Yes.

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Why is there a letter

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this late at night?

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Perhaps the North is getting anxious.

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Chancellor Wang, here.

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(It's near. Keep your promise.)
(How many men will Wei lead?)

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This...

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They're pressing too hard.

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Is the situation of military deployment

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in every area sorted out?

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It's here.

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All right.

288
00:14:57,868 --> 00:14:59,068
Send this to them.

289
00:14:59,108 --> 00:14:59,907
Yes.

290
00:15:53,948 --> 00:15:55,308
Is there any unusual movement?

291
00:15:55,588 --> 00:15:57,308
Everything's normal, Chancellor Wang.

292
00:16:51,708 --> 00:16:53,787
Young Master, you told us

293
00:16:53,787 --> 00:16:55,948
to closely monitor everyone
in the Wang's Residence.

294
00:16:56,267 --> 00:16:57,667
Our men noticed someone

295
00:16:57,836 --> 00:16:59,100
had left the residence hurriedly

296
00:16:59,108 --> 00:17:00,787
last night.

297
00:17:01,108 --> 00:17:02,468
I've put a tail on him.

298
00:17:02,627 --> 00:17:04,987
This person probably
went to deliver a letter.

299
00:17:05,268 --> 00:17:06,108
What letter?

300
00:17:06,947 --> 00:17:08,028
If I'm not wrong,

301
00:17:08,068 --> 00:17:09,748
it should be a letter for the North.

302
00:17:10,147 --> 00:17:11,539
The pattern of this seal

303
00:17:11,540 --> 00:17:13,084
does resemble the ones
used in the North.

304
00:17:13,308 --> 00:17:14,467
Did Wang Yuan

305
00:17:14,467 --> 00:17:16,147
actually conspire with the enemy

306
00:17:16,868 --> 00:17:18,748
other than smuggling?

307
00:17:18,748 --> 00:17:20,548
If so, Duke Ying

308
00:17:20,548 --> 00:17:21,627
will be in danger over there.

309
00:17:22,187 --> 00:17:23,467
The tea-horse trades at the border

310
00:17:23,467 --> 00:17:24,868
have always been under his charge.

311
00:17:25,187 --> 00:17:26,588
Perhaps those in the North

312
00:17:26,707 --> 00:17:28,868
approached him for collusion
after knowing

313
00:17:28,940 --> 00:17:30,796
that he traded tea leaves
for low-quality horses.

314
00:17:30,876 --> 00:17:34,947
Quickly send this message to the North
to Duke Ying.

315
00:17:36,028 --> 00:17:36,828
Yes.

316
00:17:36,907 --> 00:17:37,707
Also,

317
00:17:37,788 --> 00:17:39,756
keep close to the person
delivering the letter.

318
00:17:39,772 --> 00:17:41,180
Perhaps we can trace

319
00:17:41,187 --> 00:17:42,427
their hideout.

320
00:17:42,707 --> 00:17:43,508
Understood.

321
00:17:45,467 --> 00:17:46,227
Shopkeeper Zheng.

322
00:17:46,227 --> 00:17:46,987
Yes.

323
00:17:46,987 --> 00:17:47,868
In three days,

324
00:17:47,947 --> 00:17:49,947
Wang Yuan will use our ships.

325
00:17:50,108 --> 00:17:52,028
All the crew members
are his trusted aides.

326
00:17:52,068 --> 00:17:53,627
He appointed you to accompany them.

327
00:17:54,147 --> 00:17:56,268
Do protect yourself and our men well.

328
00:17:56,667 --> 00:17:57,987
Don't expose yourselves.

329
00:17:58,868 --> 00:17:59,868
Be rest assured, sir.

330
00:17:59,907 --> 00:18:01,387
I'll be cautious.

331
00:18:01,500 --> 00:18:02,956
I'll look forward to your good news.

332
00:18:03,548 --> 00:18:04,387
All right.

333
00:18:04,509 --> 00:18:06,469
(Duke Ying's Residence)

334
00:18:23,147 --> 00:18:24,987
Is this really from the North?

335
00:18:25,308 --> 00:18:26,427
Old Madam Wei,

336
00:18:26,467 --> 00:18:28,068
this is an urgent letter.

337
00:18:28,187 --> 00:18:29,108
His Lordship...

338
00:18:30,147 --> 00:18:30,947
Grandma,

339
00:18:32,707 --> 00:18:33,788
what has happened to Father?

340
00:18:33,947 --> 00:18:34,868
While your father

341
00:18:35,268 --> 00:18:37,268
was fighting the enemy in the desert,

342
00:18:37,868 --> 00:18:39,987
20,000 armies fell into the trap

343
00:18:40,548 --> 00:18:41,788
and were almost dead.

344
00:18:42,947 --> 00:18:45,308
Your father disappeared.

345
00:18:46,947 --> 00:18:48,108
Disappeared?

346
00:18:55,947 --> 00:18:57,467
I want to see him,

347
00:18:59,268 --> 00:19:00,508
no matter if he's alive or dead.

348
00:19:01,627 --> 00:19:03,387
If there's no news,

349
00:19:03,627 --> 00:19:04,788
I'll assume

350
00:19:05,427 --> 00:19:07,387
he's still alive.

351
00:19:07,387 --> 00:19:09,227
Grandma, before Father left,

352
00:19:09,268 --> 00:19:11,268
he promised he'd return safe and sound.

353
00:19:11,868 --> 00:19:13,108
He won't break his promise.

354
00:19:13,147 --> 00:19:13,947
Right.

355
00:19:42,748 --> 00:19:44,548
(Nice. Delicious.)

356
00:19:44,707 --> 00:19:46,467
(You haven't tried it yet, Father.)

357
00:19:46,572 --> 00:19:48,428
I can tell it's delicious
just by looking at it.

358
00:19:49,508 --> 00:19:50,667
Please try it, Father.

359
00:20:04,147 --> 00:20:04,947
Ning,

360
00:20:05,108 --> 00:20:06,828
I'll prepare

361
00:20:06,828 --> 00:20:08,068
another set of gifts for you.

362
00:20:08,108 --> 00:20:09,427
There's no need, Duke Ying.

363
00:20:09,868 --> 00:20:11,187
I've prepared everything.

364
00:20:11,427 --> 00:20:12,427
You prepare yours,

365
00:20:12,427 --> 00:20:13,748
and I'll prepare mine.

366
00:20:14,108 --> 00:20:14,947
It's different.

367
00:20:15,748 --> 00:20:16,548
Wait for me.

368
00:20:19,868 --> 00:20:21,627
(Your grandma is getting old in years,)

369
00:20:21,667 --> 00:20:22,788
(and Ting is still young.)

370
00:20:22,907 --> 00:20:23,868
While I'm away

371
00:20:24,108 --> 00:20:25,548
during this expedition,

372
00:20:25,868 --> 00:20:26,667
I'm entrusting

373
00:20:27,308 --> 00:20:28,707
(this home to you.)

374
00:20:34,947 --> 00:20:36,068
Yining.

375
00:20:43,427 --> 00:20:44,748
Why are you here?

376
00:20:48,387 --> 00:20:49,147
Yining,

377
00:20:49,947 --> 00:20:52,748
is Father not coming back?

378
00:20:52,987 --> 00:20:54,268
Where did you get that?

379
00:20:54,868 --> 00:20:57,108
Many maids and servants
are talking about it.

380
00:20:57,387 --> 00:20:58,467
They say Father

381
00:21:00,627 --> 00:21:01,548
died in the war.

382
00:21:01,667 --> 00:21:02,467
That's not true.

383
00:21:04,268 --> 00:21:06,828
Father just encountered some problems
in the war.

384
00:21:06,868 --> 00:21:08,427
He'll return safely.

385
00:21:08,748 --> 00:21:09,828
Do you still remember

386
00:21:09,868 --> 00:21:11,427
when Father talked to us

387
00:21:11,467 --> 00:21:12,788
in this room?

388
00:21:12,947 --> 00:21:14,147
He promised us

389
00:21:14,268 --> 00:21:15,788
he would be back safe and sound.

390
00:21:18,427 --> 00:21:20,187
Ting, remember this.

391
00:21:20,268 --> 00:21:21,548
You are the only son

392
00:21:21,748 --> 00:21:22,899
of Duke Ying's Residence.

393
00:21:22,900 --> 00:21:24,876
At a time like this, you must have
your own judgment.

394
00:21:24,908 --> 00:21:26,020
Don't be swayed by rumors.

395
00:21:26,068 --> 00:21:28,108
You have to believe
that Father will come back.

396
00:21:32,627 --> 00:21:34,907
Well, stop crying. Dry those tears.

397
00:21:34,987 --> 00:21:35,868
In the meantime,

398
00:21:36,068 --> 00:21:37,788
we must protect this house

399
00:21:38,012 --> 00:21:39,300
and wait for Father to come back.

400
00:21:41,667 --> 00:21:42,868
Understood.

401
00:21:45,947 --> 00:21:47,588
Letter from the North, Chancellor Wang.

402
00:21:52,588 --> 00:21:54,820
(Duke Ying, Wei Ling,
encountered an ambush in the desert.)

403
00:21:54,988 --> 00:21:57,564
(His body disappeared after a sandstorm.
We're not sure if he died.)

404
00:21:58,588 --> 00:22:00,108
His body can't be found?

405
00:22:00,188 --> 00:22:01,980
Duke Ying encountered an ambush
in the desert

406
00:22:02,108 --> 00:22:03,508
and then a sandstorm.

407
00:22:03,508 --> 00:22:05,187
It's normal
that his body has disappeared.

408
00:22:06,788 --> 00:22:07,627
Does Wei Ling

409
00:22:09,667 --> 00:22:11,147
really die?

410
00:22:11,667 --> 00:22:13,108
The chief leader of the North

411
00:22:13,187 --> 00:22:15,268
was defeated by Wei Ling years ago,

412
00:22:15,467 --> 00:22:16,788
and he has held a grudge.

413
00:22:16,907 --> 00:22:18,268
This time, he'd be determined

414
00:22:18,387 --> 00:22:19,868
to ambush him with a large troop.

415
00:22:20,508 --> 00:22:21,947
How's the situation at the sea?

416
00:22:22,108 --> 00:22:23,308
Longquan Trading House

417
00:22:23,667 --> 00:22:24,947
is meticulous.

418
00:22:24,947 --> 00:22:26,108
They're already back.

419
00:22:26,268 --> 00:22:28,268
Go and welcome them

420
00:22:28,868 --> 00:22:30,947
and temporarily hold them up.

421
00:22:31,467 --> 00:22:32,227
Yes.

422
00:22:36,627 --> 00:22:37,947
Everything goes

423
00:22:37,947 --> 00:22:39,627
unusually smoothly, though.

424
00:22:41,068 --> 00:22:41,748
Move.

425
00:22:42,108 --> 00:22:42,788
Move.

426
00:22:46,947 --> 00:22:47,627
Move aside!

427
00:22:50,868 --> 00:22:51,667
Mei.

428
00:22:53,868 --> 00:22:55,579
Let's leave.
I'll take you away from here.

429
00:22:55,580 --> 00:22:56,924
What's the urgent matter, Marquis Lu?

430
00:22:56,956 --> 00:22:58,309
My men are waiting at the back door.

431
00:22:58,310 --> 00:23:00,080
Hurry and call for Wei Ting
and Old Madam Wei.

432
00:23:00,108 --> 00:23:01,028
I'll escort you out.

433
00:23:01,028 --> 00:23:02,308
Grandma won't leave,

434
00:23:02,460 --> 00:23:03,196
and neither will I.

435
00:23:03,228 --> 00:23:05,900
Wang Yuan and his faction reported
to His Majesty in the morning session

436
00:23:05,900 --> 00:23:08,380
that Duke Ying and his army
of 20,000 soldiers had disappeared

437
00:23:08,524 --> 00:23:10,140
and were likely
to surrender to the enemy.

438
00:23:10,508 --> 00:23:11,467
That's impossible!

439
00:23:11,627 --> 00:23:13,588
My father would never surrender.

440
00:23:14,108 --> 00:23:15,028
Mei, think about this.

441
00:23:15,612 --> 00:23:17,940
His Majesty ordered Wang Yuan
to investigate this matter.

442
00:23:18,108 --> 00:23:20,508
But why didn't he immediately
review the military news

443
00:23:20,627 --> 00:23:21,588
to assess the situation?

444
00:23:21,836 --> 00:23:24,020
Instead, he's leading a troop
to search the Wei's Residence.

445
00:23:25,108 --> 00:23:26,268
Are you saying

446
00:23:26,412 --> 00:23:27,676
that he's trying to slander us?

447
00:23:29,508 --> 00:23:30,467
If Duke Ying is proven

448
00:23:30,467 --> 00:23:31,788
guilty of treason,

449
00:23:31,836 --> 00:23:33,052
even if he survives and returns,

450
00:23:33,068 --> 00:23:34,420
he couldn't enter the capital anymore

451
00:23:34,420 --> 00:23:36,092
or even seek an audience
with His Majesty.

452
00:23:36,108 --> 00:23:36,684
Mei,

453
00:23:38,124 --> 00:23:40,156
the crime of treason
can implicate the entire clan.

454
00:23:40,172 --> 00:23:41,132
I'll take you away.

455
00:23:41,148 --> 00:23:42,956
Thank you for informing me, Marquis Lu.

456
00:23:43,427 --> 00:23:44,939
You should leave now.

457
00:23:44,940 --> 00:23:46,188
I don't want to get you involved.

458
00:23:46,308 --> 00:23:47,147
I said

459
00:23:47,907 --> 00:23:49,147
I would keep you safe.

460
00:23:49,788 --> 00:23:51,467
I'm the eldest daughter of Duke Ying,

461
00:23:51,468 --> 00:23:53,164
and I enjoy the honor
of Duke Ying's Residence

462
00:23:53,180 --> 00:23:54,332
and my father's love.

463
00:23:55,227 --> 00:23:57,268
Today, I will guard this gate,

464
00:23:57,268 --> 00:23:59,667
even if it costs me my life.

465
00:24:03,436 --> 00:24:04,620
I must enter the palace.

466
00:24:05,308 --> 00:24:07,627
Grandma, I'll go with you.

467
00:24:08,788 --> 00:24:09,627
No.

468
00:24:10,588 --> 00:24:13,108
You stay here and protect
our home with your sister.

469
00:24:13,187 --> 00:24:14,187
I'll go to the palace

470
00:24:14,667 --> 00:24:15,987
to seek an audience.

471
00:24:16,868 --> 00:24:17,907
Take care of Grandma.

472
00:24:27,673 --> 00:24:29,329
(Liuhe Tavern)

473
00:24:35,020 --> 00:24:36,696
(Life)

474
00:24:44,180 --> 00:24:47,415
(Death)

475
00:24:50,340 --> 00:24:52,282
(Death, Life)

476
00:24:57,467 --> 00:24:58,268
Young Master.

477
00:24:58,972 --> 00:25:00,780
How's the situation
at Duke Ying's Residence?

478
00:25:01,227 --> 00:25:02,828
Wang Yuan and his men
already went there.

479
00:25:02,907 --> 00:25:04,147
Old Madam Wei went to the palace.

480
00:25:04,627 --> 00:25:06,548
Only Young Lady Yining stays
to confront them.

481
00:25:06,907 --> 00:25:08,268
I wonder if she's able to handle it.

482
00:25:17,108 --> 00:25:17,707
Chancellor Wang.

483
00:25:20,565 --> 00:25:22,406
You are in a good mood.

484
00:25:23,467 --> 00:25:24,868
You came here for tea

485
00:25:25,108 --> 00:25:27,068
early in the morning.

486
00:25:27,548 --> 00:25:29,467
Today's my off day,
so I have nothing much to do.

487
00:25:30,028 --> 00:25:31,667
What brings you here, Chancellor Wang?

488
00:25:32,108 --> 00:25:33,828
I came here for you.

489
00:25:34,508 --> 00:25:36,588
Something serious happened
in the capital.

490
00:25:36,620 --> 00:25:38,780
How could Vice Minister
of Imperial Court of Judicial

491
00:25:39,268 --> 00:25:41,108
have free time here?

492
00:25:41,627 --> 00:25:42,508
What has happened?

493
00:25:42,987 --> 00:25:44,627
It's Duke Ying.

494
00:25:45,627 --> 00:25:47,427
Isn't he missing?

495
00:25:49,907 --> 00:25:51,268
Shenyuan, you hold

496
00:25:51,627 --> 00:25:53,548
an important post
in Imperial Court of Judicial.

497
00:25:54,147 --> 00:25:56,308
How could you say that?

498
00:25:57,140 --> 00:25:59,196
Are you not going
to investigate the case

499
00:25:59,212 --> 00:26:01,020
when the criminal commits suicide
out of guilt?

500
00:26:01,187 --> 00:26:04,748
You have to uncover the truth.

501
00:26:05,828 --> 00:26:07,427
Thank you for enlightening me.

502
00:26:07,788 --> 00:26:08,828
All right.

503
00:26:08,947 --> 00:26:11,108
Let's go now.

504
00:26:20,308 --> 00:26:21,147
Open the door.

505
00:26:23,788 --> 00:26:24,667
Open the door!

506
00:26:24,748 --> 00:26:25,427
Yes.

507
00:26:40,907 --> 00:26:41,868
Your Highness,

508
00:26:43,028 --> 00:26:46,627
I'm ordered to search
Duke Ying's residence.

509
00:26:47,227 --> 00:26:48,748
Since this is an order,

510
00:26:48,868 --> 00:26:50,268
we shall cooperate with you.

511
00:26:50,627 --> 00:26:53,467
How understanding of you, Your Highness.

512
00:26:54,028 --> 00:26:54,828
Hold on.

513
00:26:56,987 --> 00:26:59,508
There should be a reason
for this search.

514
00:27:01,387 --> 00:27:04,108
Duke Ying's greed for success

515
00:27:04,147 --> 00:27:06,108
has caused the sacrifice
of the entire army.

516
00:27:06,508 --> 00:27:08,947
His Majesty worries there might be
a reason behind his actions,

517
00:27:08,947 --> 00:27:12,387
so Chancellor Wang is sent
to investigate this matter.

518
00:27:12,427 --> 00:27:13,588
If that's the case,

519
00:27:13,868 --> 00:27:15,268
you don't have an imperial decree.

520
00:27:20,828 --> 00:27:21,947
How can we investigate

521
00:27:22,467 --> 00:27:23,667
if we don't search the residence?

522
00:27:27,147 --> 00:27:28,108
Everyone in this residence

523
00:27:28,467 --> 00:27:30,268
is not allowed to leave
without permission.

524
00:27:30,332 --> 00:27:32,412
None of the objects
shall be transferred.

525
00:27:32,470 --> 00:27:33,299
Search the residence!

526
00:27:33,300 --> 00:27:35,500
I'm the county princess
personally appointed by His Majesty.

527
00:27:35,627 --> 00:27:37,108
Lay your fingers on me if you dare.

528
00:27:37,108 --> 00:27:38,748
You may be a princess,

529
00:27:38,987 --> 00:27:40,588
but if you hinder the Imperial Guards,

530
00:27:40,588 --> 00:27:42,508
we're entitled

531
00:27:42,548 --> 00:27:43,548
to arrest you immediately.

532
00:27:43,548 --> 00:27:44,147
Don't you dare!

533
00:27:45,788 --> 00:27:46,707
Take her down.

534
00:27:46,987 --> 00:27:47,788
Stop!

535
00:27:51,268 --> 00:27:52,268
Deputy Commander Liang,

536
00:27:52,268 --> 00:27:53,627
you're imposing.

537
00:28:00,308 --> 00:28:00,828
Don't worry.

538
00:28:00,828 --> 00:28:01,828
Marquis Lu,

539
00:28:01,828 --> 00:28:04,548
I'm following Chancellor Wang's order.

540
00:28:04,548 --> 00:28:06,187
Chancellor Wang knows His Majesty holds

541
00:28:06,187 --> 00:28:07,947
those late meritorious generals
in high regard.

542
00:28:07,980 --> 00:28:10,012
How could he possibly allow you
to act so recklessly?

543
00:28:10,044 --> 00:28:12,220
If you tarnish His Majesty's reputation,

544
00:28:12,627 --> 00:28:13,907
can you afford the consequences?

545
00:28:13,947 --> 00:28:15,467
Don't worry, Marquis Lu.

546
00:28:15,588 --> 00:28:17,788
You're on furlough,

547
00:28:17,788 --> 00:28:19,187
so why don't you relax?

548
00:28:19,467 --> 00:28:20,788
You may leave the affairs

549
00:28:21,147 --> 00:28:23,467
to me.

550
00:28:25,627 --> 00:28:27,068
Even so,

551
00:28:27,987 --> 00:28:30,028
I'm still the commander
of the Imperial Guards.

552
00:28:30,308 --> 00:28:32,268
If anything goes wrong
about the Imperial Guards,

553
00:28:32,268 --> 00:28:34,268
I can't stay out of it.

554
00:28:34,467 --> 00:28:35,748
I'll enter the palace now

555
00:28:36,427 --> 00:28:37,947
and seek His Majesty's opinion.

556
00:28:38,268 --> 00:28:39,068
Please leave.

557
00:29:05,147 --> 00:29:05,947
Chancellor Wang.

558
00:29:08,748 --> 00:29:09,868
His Majesty just spoke of you

559
00:29:09,907 --> 00:29:11,627
to me,

560
00:29:11,788 --> 00:29:13,508
and now you want to enter the palace.

561
00:29:13,788 --> 00:29:15,427
Both you and His Majesty

562
00:29:15,788 --> 00:29:17,467
share the same thought.

563
00:29:18,700 --> 00:29:20,940
Duke Ying lost in the war
and has defected to the enemy.

564
00:29:21,108 --> 00:29:23,627
His Majesty orders me

565
00:29:23,627 --> 00:29:24,627
to investigate this matter.

566
00:29:24,627 --> 00:29:25,627
This is nonsense.

567
00:29:25,907 --> 00:29:27,467
My father will never defect
to the enemy.

568
00:29:28,987 --> 00:29:30,788
Young Lady Mingzhu, are you suggesting

569
00:29:30,788 --> 00:29:32,627
that His Majesty is talking nonsense?

570
00:29:33,268 --> 00:29:35,627
Since His Majesty
sends you to investigate,

571
00:29:35,644 --> 00:29:37,484
it means the suspicion
hasn't been confirmed yet.

572
00:29:37,588 --> 00:29:38,387
Maybe

573
00:29:38,548 --> 00:29:40,548
someone with an ill intention meddles.

574
00:29:42,796 --> 00:29:44,684
Whether it's someone with ill-intent
meddling

575
00:29:44,788 --> 00:29:46,099
or Duke Ying's rebellion,

576
00:29:46,100 --> 00:29:47,690
we will find out
after the investigation.

577
00:29:47,947 --> 00:29:48,788
Shenyuan,

578
00:29:49,612 --> 00:29:51,340
as Vice Minister
of Imperial Court of Judicial,

579
00:29:51,467 --> 00:29:54,387
you'll handle this.

580
00:29:54,947 --> 00:29:55,748
Yes.

581
00:29:57,947 --> 00:29:58,788
Your Highness,

582
00:29:59,147 --> 00:30:01,387
if Duke Ying doesn't defect
to the enemy,

583
00:30:01,644 --> 00:30:03,060
why are you afraid of the search?

584
00:30:03,108 --> 00:30:03,987
Despicable people

585
00:30:04,427 --> 00:30:05,707
are capable of anything.

586
00:30:05,987 --> 00:30:08,147
Imperial Court of Judicial
has its own protocol to obey.

587
00:30:08,467 --> 00:30:10,268
We won't wrong the innocent.

588
00:30:10,748 --> 00:30:12,987
Please rest assured, Your Highness.

589
00:30:13,268 --> 00:30:14,427
I can't trust

590
00:30:14,467 --> 00:30:15,748
people with a treacherous nature.

591
00:30:16,108 --> 00:30:17,748
My great-grandpa and grandpa once fought

592
00:30:17,748 --> 00:30:18,907
alongside the late Emperor

593
00:30:18,907 --> 00:30:20,627
to expand the empire.

594
00:30:20,947 --> 00:30:23,108
My father has also been sent

595
00:30:23,187 --> 00:30:24,268
to quell several rebellions.

596
00:30:24,308 --> 00:30:25,987
Despite the provision shortage,

597
00:30:26,044 --> 00:30:28,100
he fought with all his might
and never feared death.

598
00:30:28,387 --> 00:30:29,748
He will never betray the country.

599
00:30:32,028 --> 00:30:33,427
A mistake can ruin all contributions.

600
00:30:34,108 --> 00:30:36,427
It's useless to bring this up.

601
00:30:36,627 --> 00:30:39,108
Now, my father's fate is uncertain
in the battleground.

602
00:30:39,868 --> 00:30:40,907
You're here accusing him

603
00:30:40,907 --> 00:30:42,627
of a crime he doesn't do.

604
00:30:42,828 --> 00:30:43,828
This is unfair.

605
00:30:46,308 --> 00:30:47,268
If you still

606
00:30:47,268 --> 00:30:49,108
hinder our work,

607
00:30:49,707 --> 00:30:51,147
I won't spare you.

608
00:30:58,108 --> 00:30:58,947
Move aside!

609
00:30:59,268 --> 00:31:01,548
If you want to enter this gate,

610
00:31:01,548 --> 00:31:03,427
over my dead body.

611
00:31:16,508 --> 00:31:18,467
What are you trying to do, Luo Shenyuan?

612
00:31:18,788 --> 00:31:21,227
Duke Ying is suspected
of committing treason.

613
00:31:21,420 --> 00:31:22,668
Do you still want to interfere,

614
00:31:22,707 --> 00:31:24,268
Marquis Lu?

615
00:31:24,707 --> 00:31:25,987
It's not like you.

616
00:31:26,308 --> 00:31:27,508
Put your sword down.

617
00:31:29,788 --> 00:31:30,987
(Why haven't we received any news)

618
00:31:31,028 --> 00:31:32,467
(after waiting for so long?)

619
00:31:33,947 --> 00:31:34,788
It would seem

620
00:31:36,028 --> 00:31:38,707
that no one is willing to lend
the Wei Family a helping hand.

621
00:31:40,707 --> 00:31:41,467
Forget it.

622
00:31:42,467 --> 00:31:43,707
We will resolve

623
00:31:44,308 --> 00:31:45,987
our own problem.

624
00:31:47,588 --> 00:31:48,387
Let's return.

625
00:31:52,947 --> 00:31:53,987
Old Madam Wei,

626
00:31:54,467 --> 00:31:55,268
please hold there!

627
00:32:03,108 --> 00:32:03,907
Your Highness,

628
00:32:04,467 --> 00:32:05,907
since we'd once stayed

629
00:32:05,907 --> 00:32:07,108
in the same residence,

630
00:32:07,387 --> 00:32:08,268
if you step aside now,

631
00:32:08,788 --> 00:32:09,707
I won't hurt you.

632
00:32:10,108 --> 00:32:11,147
Even if I have to die,

633
00:32:11,907 --> 00:32:14,028
I won't let you through the gate.

634
00:32:14,620 --> 00:32:16,428
As expected of the general's daughter.

635
00:32:17,108 --> 00:32:18,788
You carry yourself like a heroine.

636
00:32:19,868 --> 00:32:20,667
Very well.

637
00:32:21,108 --> 00:32:22,667
I'll grant your wish, then.

638
00:32:27,548 --> 00:32:28,308
Luo Shenyuan!

639
00:32:30,147 --> 00:32:30,947
Luo Shenyuan,

640
00:32:32,147 --> 00:32:33,268
what are you trying to do?

641
00:32:33,707 --> 00:32:34,627
This show

642
00:32:35,108 --> 00:32:36,268
should come to an end.

643
00:32:36,707 --> 00:32:38,667
How dare you take me hostage!

644
00:32:38,947 --> 00:32:40,268
I will not forgive you

645
00:32:41,788 --> 00:32:43,227
for killing my master.

646
00:32:43,947 --> 00:32:44,947
Deputy Commander Liang,

647
00:32:44,947 --> 00:32:46,147
don't mind me.

648
00:32:46,268 --> 00:32:48,028
Kill whoever resists!

649
00:32:48,268 --> 00:32:48,947
Yes.

650
00:32:49,268 --> 00:32:50,627
Here comes the imperial decree!

651
00:33:29,947 --> 00:33:31,268
By the mandate of His Majesty,

652
00:33:39,068 --> 00:33:41,627
"Wang Yuan defies national law,

653
00:33:41,627 --> 00:33:42,899
engaging in smuggling,

654
00:33:42,900 --> 00:33:44,140
conspiring with external enemies,

655
00:33:44,147 --> 00:33:45,308
endangering loyal officials,

656
00:33:45,308 --> 00:33:46,588
and forming personal factions.

657
00:33:46,627 --> 00:33:48,667
The Imperial Guards are to arrest

658
00:33:48,667 --> 00:33:50,108
Wang Yuan and his associates

659
00:33:50,108 --> 00:33:51,187
without error."

660
00:33:51,907 --> 00:33:52,707
Carry it out now.

661
00:33:52,947 --> 00:33:53,788
Yes.

662
00:34:28,188 --> 00:34:30,268
Your smuggling contacts

663
00:34:30,467 --> 00:34:31,987
and trade records

664
00:34:32,228 --> 00:34:33,628
are now in my hands.

665
00:34:34,748 --> 00:34:35,547
Wang Yuan,

666
00:34:37,107 --> 00:34:38,748
surrender now.

667
00:34:39,987 --> 00:34:41,947
You and Yang Ling
have planned this all along.

668
00:34:41,947 --> 00:34:42,788
So you put on a show

669
00:34:42,788 --> 00:34:44,788
for Wang Yuan and Lu Jiaxue

670
00:34:45,027 --> 00:34:47,308
to gain Wang Yuan's trust.

671
00:34:47,628 --> 00:34:48,587
This is the only way

672
00:34:49,107 --> 00:34:51,107
to obtain evidence
of Wang Yuan's evil doing

673
00:34:51,587 --> 00:34:52,979
and clear Senior Yang's name.

674
00:34:52,980 --> 00:34:53,868
No, you can't do this.

675
00:34:54,107 --> 00:34:55,467
This is too risky.

676
00:34:55,907 --> 00:34:57,387
Yang Ling has already been imprisoned.

677
00:34:57,387 --> 00:34:58,708
I can't let you...

678
00:34:59,587 --> 00:35:00,387
Master,

679
00:35:00,467 --> 00:35:02,107
I'm not a reckless person.

680
00:35:02,148 --> 00:35:04,308
I hope you will support me.

681
00:35:06,587 --> 00:35:07,868
Father wants me to tell you

682
00:35:07,884 --> 00:35:09,884
the operation starts
when the incense is offered.

683
00:35:10,788 --> 00:35:11,748
I assure you

684
00:35:12,228 --> 00:35:14,188
I will not gain Wang Yuan's trust

685
00:35:14,387 --> 00:35:15,467
by hurting any of you.

686
00:35:15,467 --> 00:35:16,748
I'm telling you this

687
00:35:17,027 --> 00:35:18,868
so that you'll be more careful later on.

688
00:35:20,268 --> 00:35:21,748
Father and I believe

689
00:35:22,547 --> 00:35:23,668
you'll succeed.

690
00:35:23,900 --> 00:35:25,500
As long as you can bring down Wang Yuan

691
00:35:26,387 --> 00:35:27,547
and avenge them,

692
00:35:27,628 --> 00:35:28,708
we're willing to do so.

693
00:35:35,788 --> 00:35:38,788
I've fallen into your hands,
Vice Minister Luo.

694
00:35:40,067 --> 00:35:42,628
I have no complaints.

695
00:35:43,228 --> 00:35:44,547
It's a shame

696
00:35:45,467 --> 00:35:47,107
that my Gold-armored General

697
00:35:47,107 --> 00:35:48,587
will have no one to look after it.

698
00:35:49,308 --> 00:35:50,107
Marquis Lu!

699
00:35:53,467 --> 00:35:55,708
Will you do me this favor?

700
00:35:56,107 --> 00:35:57,628
Wasn't it burned in the fire

701
00:35:58,868 --> 00:36:00,868
after being defeated?

702
00:36:02,868 --> 00:36:05,228
What you see may not
necessarily be true.

703
00:36:05,947 --> 00:36:07,308
What you thought was burned

704
00:36:08,668 --> 00:36:10,748
may still be intact.

705
00:36:33,027 --> 00:36:34,027
Marquis Lu,

706
00:36:34,828 --> 00:36:36,188
what are you waiting for?

707
00:36:36,228 --> 00:36:37,467
Arrest him.

708
00:36:40,507 --> 00:36:41,467
Deputy Commander Liang,

709
00:36:42,148 --> 00:36:42,947
arrest him.

710
00:36:43,427 --> 00:36:44,027
Take him away.

711
00:36:55,387 --> 00:36:56,547
- Father.
- Father.

712
00:36:58,308 --> 00:36:59,427
I knew you'd be safe.

713
00:37:00,067 --> 00:37:01,947
Oh, right. Father,
Grandma went to the palace.

714
00:37:02,067 --> 00:37:03,268
His Majesty has met her.

715
00:37:03,268 --> 00:37:04,427
She should be back soon.

716
00:37:13,940 --> 00:37:16,153
(Imperial Court of Judicial)

717
00:37:26,628 --> 00:37:28,987
You approached me on purpose

718
00:37:29,427 --> 00:37:31,587
since the Eighth Prince's case

719
00:37:32,228 --> 00:37:34,387
just for this day, didn't you?

720
00:37:36,972 --> 00:37:38,860
The tea tax has been declining
year after year,

721
00:37:39,467 --> 00:37:40,947
and warhorses have often had problems.

722
00:37:41,387 --> 00:37:42,907
His Majesty has long been suspicious.

723
00:37:44,148 --> 00:37:46,308
This was the perfect opportunity

724
00:37:46,708 --> 00:37:47,907
to act.

725
00:37:50,268 --> 00:37:51,268
No wonder.

726
00:37:52,467 --> 00:37:54,547
I've always thought

727
00:37:55,107 --> 00:37:56,828
things were going too smoothly.

728
00:37:57,268 --> 00:37:59,628
Turns out it was all part of your plan.

729
00:38:00,100 --> 00:38:02,268
I deliberately exposed
my smuggling operation to you,

730
00:38:02,708 --> 00:38:04,868
sought your help,
and offered my services

731
00:38:05,268 --> 00:38:06,268
because I wanted you

732
00:38:06,268 --> 00:38:08,788
to use Longquan Trading House's ships.

733
00:38:09,027 --> 00:38:09,828
So,

734
00:38:10,587 --> 00:38:13,027
Shopkeeper Zheng
followed my trusted aides

735
00:38:13,027 --> 00:38:14,308
and captured them

736
00:38:14,628 --> 00:38:17,628
during the smuggling deal

737
00:38:18,148 --> 00:38:20,467
at sea, right?

738
00:38:21,067 --> 00:38:23,308
Every piece of good news you received

739
00:38:23,828 --> 00:38:25,228
from your trusted aides

740
00:38:25,628 --> 00:38:27,628
was sent while they were
already under control.

741
00:38:27,628 --> 00:38:31,467
Duke Ying and his 20,000 soldiers

742
00:38:32,228 --> 00:38:33,708
went missing after being attacked.

743
00:38:34,547 --> 00:38:36,107
Was it

744
00:38:36,107 --> 00:38:37,228
also a smokescreen?

745
00:38:41,427 --> 00:38:42,427
Duke Ying

746
00:38:42,788 --> 00:38:44,868
is a seasoned general.

747
00:38:45,107 --> 00:38:47,148
He knows the weather and terrain
in the North

748
00:38:47,148 --> 00:38:48,188
like the back of his hand.

749
00:38:48,188 --> 00:38:49,228
He purposely chose a day

750
00:38:49,228 --> 00:38:50,507
with sandstorms

751
00:38:50,587 --> 00:38:51,788
to pretend to be ambushed.

752
00:38:51,788 --> 00:38:52,947
In fact,

753
00:38:53,308 --> 00:38:54,788
they wiped out the hideout

754
00:38:54,788 --> 00:38:55,868
of your accomplices.

755
00:38:56,107 --> 00:38:58,148
As of now, the northern enemies

756
00:38:58,507 --> 00:38:59,828
have been captured by Duke Ying

757
00:39:00,587 --> 00:39:02,148
and escorted to the capital.

758
00:39:04,027 --> 00:39:05,907
What a smart plan.

759
00:39:07,467 --> 00:39:09,228
You're indeed shrewd.

760
00:39:10,820 --> 00:39:12,556
The trading of tea
for low-quality horses

761
00:39:12,652 --> 00:39:14,020
and the treason

762
00:39:14,547 --> 00:39:16,107
have all been exposed.

763
00:39:16,547 --> 00:39:17,308
You are

764
00:39:18,587 --> 00:39:19,987
dead.

765
00:39:21,947 --> 00:39:23,748
I'm dead?

766
00:39:25,027 --> 00:39:28,107
As long as I'm still alive,

767
00:39:28,507 --> 00:39:29,708
this won't end

768
00:39:30,067 --> 00:39:32,188
so easily.

769
00:39:43,268 --> 00:39:45,387
Do you think I'll give you that chance?

770
00:39:46,148 --> 00:39:47,067
Luo Shenyuan,

771
00:39:49,628 --> 00:39:51,268
I've underestimated you.

772
00:39:51,868 --> 00:39:53,507
I knew you never trusted me

773
00:39:54,148 --> 00:39:55,507
and only wanted to use me.

774
00:39:56,107 --> 00:39:57,507
Your downfall

775
00:39:57,708 --> 00:40:00,268
is because of your greed.

776
00:40:00,268 --> 00:40:01,668
You assume everyone in the world

777
00:40:01,668 --> 00:40:02,708
would do just anything

778
00:40:02,708 --> 00:40:04,628
for money and power

779
00:40:04,628 --> 00:40:05,947
without restraints

780
00:40:05,947 --> 00:40:07,188
like you do.

781
00:40:10,107 --> 00:40:12,188
Look at yourself.

782
00:40:13,268 --> 00:40:14,668
You're no different from your master

783
00:40:14,788 --> 00:40:17,467
and Chen Daoyan.

784
00:40:17,668 --> 00:40:20,788
You all claim to pursue justice

785
00:40:21,268 --> 00:40:23,268
and fight for the country
and its people.

786
00:40:23,268 --> 00:40:24,668
How stupid!

787
00:40:32,387 --> 00:40:33,788
You never understand

788
00:40:36,427 --> 00:40:37,947
what ideals are

789
00:40:38,748 --> 00:40:39,907
and to give everything,

790
00:40:40,828 --> 00:40:42,067
even risking one's life

791
00:40:42,868 --> 00:40:44,228
without regrets.

792
00:40:45,188 --> 00:40:46,148
That's because

793
00:40:47,467 --> 00:40:48,268
you

794
00:40:50,467 --> 00:40:52,107
don't deserve to be called human.

795
00:41:03,772 --> 00:41:04,587
Father,

796
00:41:05,308 --> 00:41:06,268
you're saying

797
00:41:06,547 --> 00:41:08,387
that Third Brother
gave you this clue?

798
00:41:08,587 --> 00:41:08,868
Yes.

799
00:41:08,987 --> 00:41:09,788
So

800
00:41:09,868 --> 00:41:11,628
you eliminated their hideout.

801
00:41:11,828 --> 00:41:12,628
Exactly.

802
00:41:12,947 --> 00:41:15,099
As of now, not only

803
00:41:15,100 --> 00:41:16,412
has their hideout been eliminated,

804
00:41:16,508 --> 00:41:19,300
but I've also handed over the letters

805
00:41:19,380 --> 00:41:21,100
between Wang Yuan and them
to His Majesty.

806
00:41:21,308 --> 00:41:23,628
Did you both plan all of this

807
00:41:23,947 --> 00:41:26,067
before the war expedition?

808
00:41:35,114 --> 00:41:36,427
I truly regret

809
00:41:36,907 --> 00:41:38,228
accidentally hurting Yining.

810
00:41:38,907 --> 00:41:41,107
If you're still mad, you can stab me.

811
00:41:41,638 --> 00:41:42,558
I won't dodge.

812
00:41:44,308 --> 00:41:45,748
If a stab

813
00:41:45,868 --> 00:41:47,947
would ease Yining's pain,

814
00:41:48,987 --> 00:41:50,668
I would.

815
00:41:50,868 --> 00:41:51,668
Once this is over,

816
00:41:52,387 --> 00:41:54,067
I'll sincerely apologize to Yining.

817
00:41:54,268 --> 00:41:55,067
All right.

818
00:41:55,828 --> 00:41:56,947
As things stand,

819
00:41:57,188 --> 00:41:58,628
it's useless to talk about it.

820
00:42:00,467 --> 00:42:02,788
This is the evidence you found?

821
00:42:02,987 --> 00:42:03,788
Yes.

822
00:42:04,188 --> 00:42:06,427
This is Wang Yuan's ledger

823
00:42:06,507 --> 00:42:07,868
of his sea smuggling,

824
00:42:08,107 --> 00:42:10,547
in which he embezzled
the remaining tea leaves from the trade

825
00:42:10,748 --> 00:42:12,467
in exchange for low-quality horses.

826
00:42:12,628 --> 00:42:14,467
Why didn't you present this earlier?

827
00:42:14,947 --> 00:42:16,947
Half of the ledger
was in Li Yinglong's hands,

828
00:42:17,228 --> 00:42:18,788
and the other half was
with Song Yingshan.

829
00:42:19,084 --> 00:42:20,988
I've only just managed
to compile everything.

830
00:42:21,748 --> 00:42:22,907
These shameless scoundrels!

831
00:42:23,628 --> 00:42:25,788
These shameless scoundrels
are responsible

832
00:42:26,268 --> 00:42:28,268
for the deaths of my soldiers.

833
00:42:28,547 --> 00:42:30,947
This man must be eliminated
to prevent further harm.

834
00:42:32,587 --> 00:42:34,467
I hope you will assist me.

835
00:42:36,708 --> 00:42:37,507
What should I do?

836
00:42:38,107 --> 00:42:39,148
I suspect that Wang Yuan

837
00:42:39,828 --> 00:42:40,947
not only smuggled

838
00:42:41,404 --> 00:42:42,860
but also colluded with the enemy.

839
00:42:48,828 --> 00:42:51,268
You want me to capture them

840
00:42:51,788 --> 00:42:53,987
on this coming expedition?

841
00:42:54,107 --> 00:42:54,907
Yes.

842
00:42:59,148 --> 00:43:00,188
Do you realize

843
00:43:00,788 --> 00:43:03,628
how dangerous this plan is?

844
00:43:04,148 --> 00:43:05,547
If it fails,

845
00:43:06,067 --> 00:43:07,947
the consequences will be unimaginable.

846
00:43:08,467 --> 00:43:09,947
I'm willing to take this risk

847
00:43:10,467 --> 00:43:11,947
because I've planned everything well.

848
00:43:12,228 --> 00:43:13,027
Very well.

849
00:43:13,748 --> 00:43:14,748
If so, I'll help you.

850
00:43:15,708 --> 00:43:16,907
But remember,

851
00:43:17,308 --> 00:43:18,467
before this succeeds,

852
00:43:18,947 --> 00:43:21,668
let's not meet again,

853
00:43:23,107 --> 00:43:24,228
including Yining.

854
00:43:26,907 --> 00:43:27,708
Understood.

855
00:43:28,708 --> 00:43:30,467
This plan is too dangerous.

856
00:43:30,628 --> 00:43:31,748
I didn't want to worry you.

857
00:43:31,748 --> 00:43:33,188
I didn't mean to hide it from you.

858
00:43:35,467 --> 00:43:36,467
I understand, Father.

859
00:43:54,348 --> 00:44:00,228
♪It's complicated but I'm not afraid♪

860
00:44:01,251 --> 00:44:07,587
♪There's light in my heart♪

861
00:44:07,588 --> 00:44:11,228
♪Following the river of time♪

862
00:44:11,233 --> 00:44:14,747
♪I dive into the whirlpool♪

863
00:44:14,748 --> 00:44:16,428
♪For the sake of you and mine♪

864
00:44:16,428 --> 00:44:23,004
♪In search of an outcome♪

865
00:44:24,428 --> 00:44:27,828
♪I'm willing to risk my life♪

866
00:44:27,829 --> 00:44:31,307
♪To break the chain of nights♪

867
00:44:31,308 --> 00:44:34,708
♪I'm willing to fall into the abyss♪

868
00:44:34,708 --> 00:44:38,148
♪In order to reveal the fate♪

869
00:44:38,148 --> 00:44:41,548
♪Forget about the outcome♪

870
00:44:41,548 --> 00:44:45,028
♪Let me be your shoulder to lean on♪

871
00:44:45,028 --> 00:44:52,347
♪Even if things go south, so be it♪

872
00:44:52,348 --> 00:44:58,652
♪Love is a voyage with you by my side♪

873
00:44:59,148 --> 00:45:06,433
♪The dust eventually settles♪

874
00:45:09,908 --> 00:45:15,707
♪No matter how fragile and trivial I am♪

875
00:45:16,428 --> 00:45:23,028
♪I will dance and shine bright♪

876
00:45:23,028 --> 00:45:26,668
♪I overcome all kinds of doubt♪

877
00:45:26,668 --> 00:45:30,228
♪And obstacles♪

878
00:45:30,228 --> 00:45:31,948
♪For the sake of you and mine♪

879
00:45:31,948 --> 00:45:36,468
♪Committing to my promise♪

880
00:45:36,468 --> 00:45:39,868
♪I'm willing to risk my life♪

881
00:45:39,868 --> 00:45:43,348
♪May my existence shine on more♪

882
00:45:43,348 --> 00:45:46,748
♪Let go of everything♪

883
00:45:46,748 --> 00:45:50,188
♪Let the longing fade♪

884
00:45:50,188 --> 00:45:53,588
♪Forget about the outcome♪

885
00:45:53,588 --> 00:45:57,068
♪As long as it fulfills
the vastness of love♪

886
00:45:57,068 --> 00:46:03,582
♪Even if things go south, so be it♪

887
00:46:04,468 --> 00:46:11,468
♪Love is you being by my side♪