1 00:01:25,071 --> 00:01:30,936 (Joy of Life Season 2) 2 00:01:31,017 --> 00:01:34,002 (Episode 19) 3 00:01:34,397 --> 00:01:36,301 You have to eat well down there, okay? 4 00:01:37,246 --> 00:01:38,806 Did you miss me? 5 00:01:40,480 --> 00:01:42,320 You have to take good care of yourself. 6 00:01:43,959 --> 00:01:46,559 Mother, I'm back. 7 00:01:48,959 --> 00:01:51,105 Why are you back in the middle of the day? 8 00:01:52,480 --> 00:01:54,282 Can't I return in the day? 9 00:02:00,066 --> 00:02:04,082 (Grave of Fan Si Zhe) 10 00:02:05,200 --> 00:02:07,370 What... What does that mean? 11 00:02:20,360 --> 00:02:21,610 Fan Xian? 12 00:02:24,096 --> 00:02:25,221 What? 13 00:02:25,479 --> 00:02:27,402 Is it time for me to die? 14 00:02:28,599 --> 00:02:32,480 I don't even know what kind of image I have in your mind. 15 00:02:37,394 --> 00:02:39,442 Father! Father, I'm back! 16 00:02:46,240 --> 00:02:47,370 You... 17 00:02:48,240 --> 00:02:51,042 You still got arrested in the end, huh? 18 00:02:52,360 --> 00:02:53,640 In the end? What does that mean? 19 00:02:56,165 --> 00:02:58,922 I knew this day would arrive eventually 20 00:02:59,039 --> 00:03:02,282 after you said you wanted to assassinate Lord Fan. 21 00:03:04,879 --> 00:03:06,706 Thank you, Lord Fan. 22 00:03:07,400 --> 00:03:09,679 Thank you for sparing my son. 23 00:03:10,080 --> 00:03:13,402 Father, the assassination is all in the past now. 24 00:03:13,721 --> 00:03:15,962 Now, I'm serving him. 25 00:03:21,639 --> 00:03:22,889 I see. 26 00:03:24,560 --> 00:03:25,810 My son 27 00:03:26,639 --> 00:03:28,079 is foolish and ignorant. 28 00:03:28,213 --> 00:03:29,855 Lord Fan, you actually forgave his past mistakes 29 00:03:29,879 --> 00:03:31,119 and gave him a chance. 30 00:03:31,206 --> 00:03:33,007 You're truly magnanimous. 31 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,560 Why don't you two chat over here? 32 00:03:36,390 --> 00:03:37,640 Okay. 33 00:03:39,960 --> 00:03:43,000 Father, I'm a useful person. 34 00:03:43,599 --> 00:03:47,000 I've been lurking within the capital of Northern Qi all this while. 35 00:03:47,119 --> 00:03:49,199 Why did you go to Northern Qi? 36 00:03:50,295 --> 00:03:52,134 I was managing the secret scouts 37 00:03:52,214 --> 00:03:54,534 and overseeing the collection of confidential information. 38 00:03:58,199 --> 00:04:00,320 - Really? - That's right, Father. 39 00:04:00,439 --> 00:04:02,200 My infiltration until now 40 00:04:02,525 --> 00:04:04,005 has been flawless. 41 00:04:12,489 --> 00:04:13,739 Northern Qi, 42 00:04:14,400 --> 00:04:15,604 is it facing its demise? 43 00:04:15,685 --> 00:04:17,046 It's not that bad. 44 00:04:17,669 --> 00:04:21,668 Father, seems like you don't trust me. 45 00:04:21,959 --> 00:04:25,682 It's been many years, yet you still don't understand my capabilities. 46 00:04:30,096 --> 00:04:31,322 Father! 47 00:04:31,439 --> 00:04:32,689 What's wrong? 48 00:04:35,255 --> 00:04:37,002 This isn't a dream, huh? 49 00:04:44,920 --> 00:04:46,917 I think I'm mentally exhausted. 50 00:04:47,199 --> 00:04:49,079 How did I fall asleep and dream during the day? 51 00:04:51,920 --> 00:04:53,170 But that's fine. 52 00:04:53,438 --> 00:04:55,159 I can see you in my dream again. 53 00:04:55,279 --> 00:04:57,079 I'm happy about it. 54 00:05:00,319 --> 00:05:01,440 Mother, 55 00:05:02,399 --> 00:05:03,842 you aren't dreaming. 56 00:05:03,920 --> 00:05:05,170 I've returned for real. 57 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,720 They better don't wake me up right now. 58 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:10,082 Mother, this isn't a dream. 59 00:05:23,776 --> 00:05:24,922 Mother, 60 00:05:25,345 --> 00:05:26,882 why did you hit me? 61 00:05:27,769 --> 00:05:28,976 It doesn't hurt when you're in a dream. 62 00:05:29,000 --> 00:05:30,202 Does it hurt? 63 00:05:30,319 --> 00:05:31,562 It does. 64 00:05:36,399 --> 00:05:38,962 My son, you're truly back! 65 00:05:39,479 --> 00:05:40,959 - This is great! - Wait. 66 00:05:41,040 --> 00:05:43,400 It's useless for you to hit me when it's your dream, right? 67 00:05:44,375 --> 00:05:45,575 - Let me pinch you. - Don't! 68 00:05:45,639 --> 00:05:47,722 - Mother, that hurts. - One more time! 69 00:05:47,839 --> 00:05:49,800 - Stop crying. - I'm glad that you're back. 70 00:05:49,880 --> 00:05:51,280 I'll make something nice for you. 71 00:05:51,360 --> 00:05:53,017 No need for that. You mustn't tell anyone else. 72 00:05:53,041 --> 00:05:54,719 I came back in secret this time around. 73 00:05:55,180 --> 00:05:56,460 I see. 74 00:05:58,279 --> 00:06:00,880 Princess Yun Rui and Prince Cheng Ze are allies. 75 00:06:01,079 --> 00:06:02,519 This is truly unexpected. 76 00:06:03,622 --> 00:06:04,821 Father, 77 00:06:04,902 --> 00:06:06,742 Prince Cheng Ze is in a dispute with Fan Xian. 78 00:06:07,047 --> 00:06:09,322 He'll set him up during the Spring Imperial Examination. 79 00:06:10,183 --> 00:06:11,343 Help him out. 80 00:06:11,462 --> 00:06:14,622 He promised that he would release you once the event is over. 81 00:06:21,439 --> 00:06:22,719 Mr. Guo, what are you doing? 82 00:06:24,879 --> 00:06:28,002 Lord Fan, I want to thank you for saving my son. 83 00:06:28,399 --> 00:06:30,442 He's not saving me. He's saving you. 84 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:32,599 It doesn't matter whether I get out or not. 85 00:06:32,623 --> 00:06:34,502 As long as my son can survive, 86 00:06:35,199 --> 00:06:37,000 I'm willing 87 00:06:37,160 --> 00:06:38,674 to sacrifice my life. 88 00:06:41,000 --> 00:06:42,362 I'm a man of my word. 89 00:06:42,503 --> 00:06:43,753 I'll definitely rescue you. 90 00:06:59,160 --> 00:07:01,319 Lord Fan, you said 91 00:07:01,422 --> 00:07:03,522 that Guo Zheng gave you a manual. 92 00:07:04,136 --> 00:07:07,296 May I have a look? 93 00:07:22,215 --> 00:07:24,334 Father, how is it? 94 00:07:24,439 --> 00:07:27,280 Many of the details here listed are correct. 95 00:07:27,360 --> 00:07:28,999 So, can Fan Xian accomplish the deed 96 00:07:29,102 --> 00:07:30,703 just by following it? 97 00:07:33,336 --> 00:07:36,402 However, it doesn't contain rules 98 00:07:36,519 --> 00:07:38,239 outside of the Spring Imperial Examination. 99 00:07:44,063 --> 00:07:45,784 If so, they must be trying to harm you. 100 00:07:46,399 --> 00:07:48,440 Who does Guo Zheng serve? 101 00:07:48,600 --> 00:07:50,079 Judging from what I saw in the past, 102 00:07:50,800 --> 00:07:52,480 it didn't seem like he was serving anyone. 103 00:07:52,920 --> 00:07:54,170 His intention is well-hidden. 104 00:07:54,800 --> 00:07:56,359 Father, let's forget about him, then. 105 00:07:56,479 --> 00:07:58,679 Hurry and tell Lord Fan about the other rules. 106 00:07:58,774 --> 00:08:01,015 He needs to rescue you after this. 107 00:08:01,319 --> 00:08:02,762 There's no rush for the rules. 108 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,560 I have a question. 109 00:08:05,879 --> 00:08:09,719 Lord Fan, how many of your proteges are attending the exam this time? 110 00:08:09,847 --> 00:08:11,407 I don't have any proteges. 111 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:14,359 Not a single one? 112 00:08:14,439 --> 00:08:16,490 I'm too young to be a mentor. 113 00:08:16,680 --> 00:08:19,055 It's a good thing for you not to be involved with the candidates. 114 00:08:19,079 --> 00:08:20,719 It saves you from a lot of trouble. 115 00:08:29,438 --> 00:08:32,122 Lord Fan, are you remembering something? 116 00:08:35,080 --> 00:08:37,680 I did meet some of the candidates a few days ago. 117 00:08:40,559 --> 00:08:41,809 Did you only meet them? 118 00:08:42,559 --> 00:08:43,882 We had a chat 119 00:08:44,120 --> 00:08:45,370 and drank together. 120 00:08:50,960 --> 00:08:52,882 If so, that means they're your proteges. 121 00:08:53,919 --> 00:08:55,479 But they don't know who I am. 122 00:08:55,590 --> 00:08:56,840 That's not important. 123 00:08:57,080 --> 00:08:58,719 To other people, 124 00:08:58,799 --> 00:09:01,920 those candidates are already your proteges. 125 00:09:06,039 --> 00:09:08,522 Father, forget about his proteges. 126 00:09:08,639 --> 00:09:11,479 Even Master Zhuang Mo Han gave him all of his books. 127 00:09:11,604 --> 00:09:13,280 He has inherited the literary heritage. 128 00:09:13,360 --> 00:09:14,959 It's normal for him to have proteges. 129 00:09:15,039 --> 00:09:16,289 Don't interrupt us. 130 00:09:18,639 --> 00:09:19,880 Lord Fan, 131 00:09:19,960 --> 00:09:24,200 what do you think the exam candidates hate the most during the exam? 132 00:09:28,279 --> 00:09:29,762 Cheating and showing favoritism. 133 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:34,839 Your proteges represent that. 134 00:09:42,049 --> 00:09:44,540 But Fan Xian doesn't intend to practice favoritism. 135 00:09:44,621 --> 00:09:46,222 Why should we worry about it? 136 00:09:46,600 --> 00:09:49,479 Even if he doesn't want to do certain deeds, 137 00:09:49,582 --> 00:09:51,442 other people will do them on his behalf. 138 00:09:51,639 --> 00:09:52,959 Why are they helping him out? 139 00:09:57,399 --> 00:10:00,522 How did you manage to infiltrate Northern Qi? 140 00:10:01,240 --> 00:10:05,440 Father, what has the exam got to do with Northern Qi now? 141 00:10:14,663 --> 00:10:18,482 (Fan Residence) 142 00:10:23,351 --> 00:10:25,208 Aunt Liu? Si Zhe? 143 00:10:25,440 --> 00:10:26,522 Xian. 144 00:10:27,080 --> 00:10:28,562 Do you guys need anything? 145 00:10:30,080 --> 00:10:31,659 - What are you doing? - Don't stop me. 146 00:10:31,683 --> 00:10:32,820 - What's going on? - I don't know either. 147 00:10:32,844 --> 00:10:35,398 - Stop messing around. Are you still competing with him? - Let me go. 148 00:10:35,422 --> 00:10:37,222 What nonsense are you talking about? 149 00:10:37,307 --> 00:10:39,719 That was a long time ago. Now, we're a family. 150 00:10:39,799 --> 00:10:41,120 I need him to do me a favor. 151 00:10:41,200 --> 00:10:42,744 Even so, you shouldn't harm him because of it. 152 00:10:42,768 --> 00:10:44,265 - What do you mean? - What were you doing just now? 153 00:10:44,289 --> 00:10:45,799 Si Zhe is right. You're my elder. 154 00:10:45,880 --> 00:10:47,217 If people saw that you knelt in front of me, 155 00:10:47,241 --> 00:10:48,596 I'll be in huge trouble. 156 00:10:48,684 --> 00:10:51,279 There are only the three of us here. No one else saw that. 157 00:10:51,360 --> 00:10:52,640 - I'll do it quickly! - Don't! 158 00:10:52,681 --> 00:10:55,202 I talk too fast, Mother. I can't help it. 159 00:10:55,484 --> 00:10:58,010 Aunt Liu, we're a family. 160 00:10:58,091 --> 00:11:01,202 There's no need to beg me. We can talk inside. 161 00:11:01,440 --> 00:11:02,599 Let's talk inside. 162 00:11:02,748 --> 00:11:03,998 Come, Mother. 163 00:11:05,039 --> 00:11:06,362 Here, Aunt Liu. 164 00:11:06,879 --> 00:11:08,129 Have some water. 165 00:11:11,108 --> 00:11:12,553 Thank you, Xian. 166 00:11:17,152 --> 00:11:18,562 How do I put it? 167 00:11:19,775 --> 00:11:20,935 You see, 168 00:11:21,039 --> 00:11:23,167 I'm getting older and older. 169 00:11:23,270 --> 00:11:24,722 Aunt Liu, you're forever young. 170 00:11:25,565 --> 00:11:27,679 You're such an eloquent child. 171 00:11:27,789 --> 00:11:29,710 If only Si Zhe was as eloquent as you. 172 00:11:29,799 --> 00:11:31,930 He was a mischievous child since young. 173 00:11:32,080 --> 00:11:34,082 Sometimes, he does irk me. 174 00:11:34,174 --> 00:11:36,042 But when I don't see him, 175 00:11:36,159 --> 00:11:37,562 I miss him. 176 00:11:37,799 --> 00:11:40,242 I don't know if it's because I owed him in my past life. 177 00:11:40,840 --> 00:11:42,682 Aunt Liu, what are you trying to get at? 178 00:11:46,559 --> 00:11:48,242 Can you not send him to Northern Qi again? 179 00:11:50,840 --> 00:11:52,758 Aunt Liu, don't worry. I don't intend for Si Zhe 180 00:11:52,782 --> 00:11:54,762 to leave the capital again now that he's back. 181 00:11:55,437 --> 00:11:57,842 - Really? - You haven't asked me about it. 182 00:11:58,150 --> 00:11:59,400 I want to go to Northern Qi. 183 00:11:59,600 --> 00:12:02,359 But Fan Xian said you didn't need to go there again. 184 00:12:03,491 --> 00:12:06,202 This doesn't concern him. I want to go there myself. 185 00:12:06,360 --> 00:12:07,439 But why? 186 00:12:07,526 --> 00:12:10,282 I've learned a lot from my trip to Northern Qi. 187 00:12:10,363 --> 00:12:12,032 Although it was dangerous and harsh... 188 00:12:12,160 --> 00:12:13,454 You shouldn't go there, then. 189 00:12:13,535 --> 00:12:14,962 Mother, let me finish my words. 190 00:12:15,080 --> 00:12:17,200 I found a reason to live. 191 00:12:18,315 --> 00:12:20,398 In the past, I always stayed in the capital. 192 00:12:20,534 --> 00:12:22,959 Yes. It's safe, and I don't need to fret. 193 00:12:23,046 --> 00:12:24,814 But I only indulge myself in pleasures all day long. 194 00:12:24,838 --> 00:12:26,239 What's the point of living? 195 00:12:27,294 --> 00:12:30,734 When I went to Northern Qi, at least I felt useful as a person. 196 00:12:30,823 --> 00:12:33,722 Although I only did the Qing Kingdom a small favor, 197 00:12:33,957 --> 00:12:35,402 I think that's enough. 198 00:12:36,471 --> 00:12:37,743 I don't wish to return to the past 199 00:12:37,767 --> 00:12:40,559 and become the bored and insignificant Fan Si Zhe again. 200 00:12:42,725 --> 00:12:46,371 If so, are you still heading to Northern Qi? For what? 201 00:12:51,093 --> 00:12:52,343 I'll go to you. 202 00:12:55,240 --> 00:12:56,402 Xian, 203 00:12:57,679 --> 00:12:59,822 I heard that you're going to do business with Northern Qi 204 00:12:59,846 --> 00:13:02,206 - after taking over the Imperial Treasury. - That's true. 205 00:13:03,575 --> 00:13:06,095 Have you decided on a manager yet? 206 00:13:06,199 --> 00:13:07,279 Not yet. 207 00:13:07,367 --> 00:13:08,887 I've decided on the candidate for you. 208 00:13:12,279 --> 00:13:13,759 Why are you trying to take this path? 209 00:13:14,879 --> 00:13:16,239 I'm a citizen of the Qing Kingdom. 210 00:13:16,279 --> 00:13:18,522 I'm just contributing to my own kingdom. 211 00:13:18,679 --> 00:13:19,929 Any other reasons? 212 00:13:21,039 --> 00:13:24,522 I also want to make a little profit. 213 00:13:24,720 --> 00:13:26,242 I wish to make some money. 214 00:13:27,080 --> 00:13:28,402 Let me ask you something. 215 00:13:28,799 --> 00:13:30,242 Why should I choose you? 216 00:13:30,639 --> 00:13:31,839 Why wouldn't you choose me? 217 00:13:31,919 --> 00:13:33,242 As brothers, we should be united. 218 00:13:33,323 --> 00:13:35,135 Can you rest at ease if you leave the post to someone else? 219 00:13:35,159 --> 00:13:37,136 - I can rest at ease if I leave it to you. - Yeah. 220 00:13:37,160 --> 00:13:38,920 The thing is, it depends on Aunt Liu's will. 221 00:13:39,480 --> 00:13:40,562 Mother. 222 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:47,680 When do you plan to leave? 223 00:13:48,440 --> 00:13:49,842 Have you agreed to it? 224 00:13:50,600 --> 00:13:52,202 I want to see you grow up too. 225 00:13:52,480 --> 00:13:53,878 All right. I'll pack my belongings. 226 00:13:53,902 --> 00:13:55,482 I'll depart tomorrow morning. 227 00:13:55,759 --> 00:13:57,009 There's no rush. 228 00:13:57,159 --> 00:13:59,495 I'll hold my wedding after the Spring Imperial Examination. 229 00:13:59,519 --> 00:14:01,360 You should attend it before leaving. 230 00:14:01,440 --> 00:14:02,759 All right. That's great. 231 00:14:02,856 --> 00:14:04,416 When's the Spring Imperial Examination? 232 00:14:05,480 --> 00:14:06,640 This is bad. I'm nervous. 233 00:14:06,720 --> 00:14:07,936 I couldn't sleep well last night. 234 00:14:07,960 --> 00:14:09,576 Your snore was comparable to the sound of a cannon. 235 00:14:09,600 --> 00:14:11,759 I was the one who couldn't sleep well. 236 00:14:12,056 --> 00:14:15,242 Ji Chang, I think I've reached a certain stage. 237 00:14:15,628 --> 00:14:17,908 When I was home, I memorized all of the books. 238 00:14:17,989 --> 00:14:19,456 But I forgot half of them on my way here. 239 00:14:19,480 --> 00:14:21,362 Now that I'm here, I forgot everything. 240 00:14:21,559 --> 00:14:23,850 Sober up! The exam is nearing. 241 00:14:24,240 --> 00:14:25,400 Where's Cheng Jia Lin? 242 00:14:25,480 --> 00:14:26,655 He said he went to buy some flatbread. 243 00:14:26,679 --> 00:14:27,920 He told us to go first. 244 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,120 Be careful! 245 00:14:29,200 --> 00:14:30,360 Be careful! 246 00:14:30,440 --> 00:14:32,296 There are so many people here. 247 00:14:32,398 --> 00:14:33,962 10,000 carps vie in the current, 248 00:14:34,077 --> 00:14:36,056 - fighting for a chance to leap over the Dragon Gate! - Yeah! 249 00:14:36,080 --> 00:14:37,461 The end of this road 250 00:14:37,557 --> 00:14:40,337 represents the hope of all scholars! 251 00:14:40,795 --> 00:14:42,056 Sorry about that. 252 00:14:42,137 --> 00:14:43,387 Come. 253 00:14:43,943 --> 00:14:45,997 Ji Chang, I think you slept pretty well. 254 00:14:46,094 --> 00:14:47,614 At least you have the energy to shout. 255 00:14:48,062 --> 00:14:50,682 I became energetic from all the squeezing. 256 00:14:52,519 --> 00:14:53,769 Be careful. 257 00:14:57,519 --> 00:14:58,769 Sorry. 258 00:15:03,850 --> 00:15:05,499 (Spring Imperial Examination Hall) 259 00:15:18,103 --> 00:15:19,353 Lord Fan. 260 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:22,240 Minister Guo, why are you here? 261 00:15:22,286 --> 00:15:23,536 It's almost time. 262 00:15:24,134 --> 00:15:25,734 The candidates will enter the hall soon. 263 00:15:25,799 --> 00:15:26,799 It's been tough on them. 264 00:15:26,879 --> 00:15:29,400 They studied all their lives for the sake of these three days. 265 00:15:29,480 --> 00:15:32,359 The scholars are not to leave the hall within these three days. 266 00:15:32,440 --> 00:15:35,239 That's why they brought their blankets and food with them. 267 00:15:35,468 --> 00:15:36,479 It must've been tough. 268 00:15:36,559 --> 00:15:38,096 Since they're bringing plenty of things here, 269 00:15:38,120 --> 00:15:40,016 that means they have a better opportunity to smuggle cheat sheets as well. 270 00:15:40,040 --> 00:15:43,521 Lord Fan, you're in charge of the inspection. 271 00:15:44,240 --> 00:15:46,120 This first hurdle is of utmost importance. 272 00:15:46,200 --> 00:15:47,599 I'm quite worried about it. 273 00:15:47,679 --> 00:15:48,929 I came here to take a look 274 00:15:49,039 --> 00:15:50,922 so that you wouldn't overlook any mistakes. 275 00:15:51,039 --> 00:15:53,602 Minister Guo, you're truly a nice person. 276 00:15:55,480 --> 00:15:56,819 It's only natural 277 00:15:57,200 --> 00:15:59,120 to nurture younger generations, don't you think? 278 00:16:01,120 --> 00:16:02,800 You're getting your portraits drawn again? 279 00:16:04,240 --> 00:16:05,642 We're running out of time. 280 00:16:05,799 --> 00:16:07,919 I have to get it commemorated as quickly as possible. 281 00:16:11,275 --> 00:16:13,176 Don't worry. I've already checked the rule book. 282 00:16:13,200 --> 00:16:14,400 It doesn't go against the law 283 00:16:14,480 --> 00:16:15,802 or break the rules. 284 00:16:15,960 --> 00:16:17,416 Minister Guo, you do obey the rules, huh? 285 00:16:17,440 --> 00:16:18,690 I'm an educated individual. 286 00:16:18,799 --> 00:16:20,049 I know my limits. 287 00:16:21,520 --> 00:16:23,362 Minister Guo, is this... 288 00:16:25,189 --> 00:16:26,522 This is a work log. 289 00:16:28,879 --> 00:16:31,116 Minister Guo, you should do it like this. 290 00:16:31,479 --> 00:16:33,239 - It shows more power. - Is that so? 291 00:16:33,320 --> 00:16:34,570 It's more powerful. 292 00:16:34,720 --> 00:16:36,671 Your emotion! That's important. 293 00:16:51,529 --> 00:16:52,808 Look at the time. 294 00:16:52,991 --> 00:16:54,391 Why aren't the candidates here yet? 295 00:16:55,534 --> 00:16:57,282 Lord Fan, you may not know, 296 00:16:57,519 --> 00:16:59,391 but according to the established customs, 297 00:16:59,472 --> 00:17:03,359 the candidates are busy crossing the Dragon Gate Bridge at this moment. 298 00:17:03,440 --> 00:17:04,690 Dragon Gate Bridge? 299 00:17:11,294 --> 00:17:13,013 I'll surely pass the exam! 300 00:17:14,394 --> 00:17:16,322 I crossed the Dragon Gate Bridge! 301 00:17:16,866 --> 00:17:18,385 I crossed the Dragon Gate Bridge! 302 00:17:18,504 --> 00:17:21,545 We'll surely pass the exam after crossing the bridge! 303 00:17:43,000 --> 00:17:44,722 We've arrived! 304 00:17:45,015 --> 00:17:47,215 We've arrived! 305 00:17:56,392 --> 00:17:58,882 - There are so many people here. - Yeah. 306 00:18:17,039 --> 00:18:18,202 Here they come. 307 00:18:32,079 --> 00:18:33,360 Good morning, everyone. 308 00:18:33,599 --> 00:18:34,849 I'm Fan Xian. 309 00:18:35,000 --> 00:18:36,362 That's Poetic Genius Fan. 310 00:18:36,680 --> 00:18:38,514 He's the future grandmaster of the literary world. 311 00:18:38,538 --> 00:18:39,788 That's right. 312 00:18:40,920 --> 00:18:42,319 Let me take a look. 313 00:18:43,279 --> 00:18:44,775 That's the grandmaster of the literary world. 314 00:18:44,799 --> 00:18:46,202 It's rare to see him. 315 00:18:48,125 --> 00:18:50,999 - Today's the Spring Imperial Examination. - That's right. 316 00:18:51,080 --> 00:18:53,242 Here, I have some wishes for you guys. 317 00:18:53,559 --> 00:18:55,376 May you all carry the golden key to the treasury of wisdom, 318 00:18:55,400 --> 00:18:56,999 with a mind full of ten thousand books, 319 00:18:57,126 --> 00:18:58,306 wear the halo of confidence, 320 00:18:58,387 --> 00:18:59,815 ride the skateboard of good fortune, 321 00:18:59,839 --> 00:19:02,319 set sail with full confidence, and sail towards the heights... 322 00:19:02,559 --> 00:19:05,002 I mean, sail toward the shore of success. 323 00:19:05,460 --> 00:19:06,710 You guys can do this. 324 00:19:06,839 --> 00:19:08,089 Rise up! 325 00:19:10,519 --> 00:19:12,282 Now that I'm done with the wishes, 326 00:19:12,400 --> 00:19:15,482 I have something unpleasant to say as well. 327 00:19:17,759 --> 00:19:21,559 For this exam, I shall be inspecting you all. 328 00:19:22,440 --> 00:19:25,522 If any of you brought something that you weren't supposed to, 329 00:19:25,880 --> 00:19:28,039 please leave them here before entering the hall. 330 00:19:29,160 --> 00:19:31,320 If we find such items on you after you enter the hall, 331 00:19:31,359 --> 00:19:33,349 your qualifications will be canceled. 332 00:19:33,430 --> 00:19:35,029 There's no room for negotiation. 333 00:19:36,061 --> 00:19:38,551 I hereby implore you all to do so. 334 00:19:41,376 --> 00:19:42,695 Lord Fan gave us the message. 335 00:19:42,799 --> 00:19:44,719 We cannot bring cheat sheets into the exam hall. 336 00:19:48,240 --> 00:19:50,562 Yeah. It'll affect our future. 337 00:19:50,843 --> 00:19:52,362 Let's take them out, then. 338 00:20:21,622 --> 00:20:22,872 Go now. 339 00:20:23,368 --> 00:20:25,727 Queue over there. One by one. 340 00:20:25,808 --> 00:20:28,082 Prepare your documents for us to confirm your identity. 341 00:20:28,208 --> 00:20:29,458 All right. 342 00:20:29,839 --> 00:20:31,522 This is yours. Here you go. 343 00:20:32,599 --> 00:20:33,849 Next. 344 00:20:34,022 --> 00:20:35,272 Over here. 345 00:20:36,312 --> 00:20:37,682 Queue over here. 346 00:20:39,402 --> 00:20:40,610 Who brought the cheat sheets here? 347 00:20:40,634 --> 00:20:41,815 All right now. Just take them out. 348 00:20:41,839 --> 00:20:43,239 It'll be terrible if they find out. 349 00:20:43,319 --> 00:20:44,882 You, show me your bag. 350 00:20:45,400 --> 00:20:47,480 Minister Guo, how could you just stand all the time? 351 00:20:47,519 --> 00:20:49,474 - Get him a chair. - No need for that. 352 00:20:49,920 --> 00:20:52,522 He needs to draw another portrait if I change my pose. 353 00:20:52,603 --> 00:20:53,853 One by one. 354 00:20:55,759 --> 00:20:57,202 Lord Fan, you may proceed. 355 00:20:57,356 --> 00:20:58,499 I'll leave once I'm done. 356 00:20:58,599 --> 00:20:59,922 Thank you, Minister Guo. 357 00:21:00,279 --> 00:21:01,519 It's my duty. 358 00:21:01,599 --> 00:21:03,407 Inspect everything thoroughly. 359 00:21:03,488 --> 00:21:04,648 Okay. 360 00:21:04,799 --> 00:21:06,049 Okay. Next. 361 00:21:08,041 --> 00:21:09,602 Here you go. You may go. 362 00:21:10,407 --> 00:21:11,762 Come and queue up. 363 00:21:11,843 --> 00:21:13,512 - One by one. - Where are Ji Chang and Jia Lin? 364 00:21:13,536 --> 00:21:14,626 I think they're in front. 365 00:21:14,720 --> 00:21:15,970 They won't get lost. 366 00:21:16,102 --> 00:21:17,352 Let's go inside. 367 00:21:17,640 --> 00:21:19,682 I wonder where's Lord Fan. 368 00:21:20,790 --> 00:21:22,009 Next. 369 00:21:22,090 --> 00:21:23,202 Coming. 370 00:21:23,283 --> 00:21:24,802 Come. Leave your belongings here. 371 00:21:28,519 --> 00:21:30,359 Someone did try to smuggle their cheat sheets. 372 00:21:34,920 --> 00:21:36,120 Were we too late? 373 00:21:36,200 --> 00:21:37,840 Is that why we don't get to see Lord Fan? 374 00:21:39,119 --> 00:21:40,599 We'll see him once we enter the hall. 375 00:21:44,595 --> 00:21:45,637 My Lord! 376 00:21:45,718 --> 00:21:47,322 My Lord, I know my fault now! 377 00:21:47,480 --> 00:21:49,802 - My Lord! - Hurry! 378 00:21:50,088 --> 00:21:52,907 - Leave! - My Lord, I know my fault now! 379 00:21:52,988 --> 00:21:54,238 My Lord! 380 00:21:54,319 --> 00:21:56,805 My Lord, I know my fault now! 381 00:21:56,886 --> 00:21:58,082 My Lord! 382 00:21:58,999 --> 00:22:01,079 I'm sure he smuggled cheat sheets into the hall too. 383 00:22:01,368 --> 00:22:03,522 Shameless fool. You deserve it. 384 00:22:03,603 --> 00:22:05,403 All those years of studying were for nothing. 385 00:22:06,039 --> 00:22:07,239 It'll be our turn soon. 386 00:22:07,326 --> 00:22:09,806 I heard that Lord Fan would inspect our belongings personally. 387 00:22:09,969 --> 00:22:11,522 Say, since he's a poetic genius, 388 00:22:11,792 --> 00:22:13,482 what do you think he looks like? 389 00:22:14,737 --> 00:22:17,202 Please give me another chance! 390 00:22:17,377 --> 00:22:18,842 My Lord! 391 00:22:19,559 --> 00:22:22,200 I know my fault now! 392 00:22:23,513 --> 00:22:24,763 Turn around. 393 00:22:28,039 --> 00:22:29,522 Okay. Over here. 394 00:22:30,543 --> 00:22:31,962 Leave your blanket here. 395 00:22:37,400 --> 00:22:39,202 - Move forward. - Excuse me. 396 00:22:39,359 --> 00:22:41,842 Who's that person sitting over there? 397 00:22:42,279 --> 00:22:44,559 Don't you even recognize Lord Fan Xian? 398 00:22:45,960 --> 00:22:47,120 Is he Fan Xian? 399 00:22:47,200 --> 00:22:48,642 Do not raise your voice. 400 00:22:49,040 --> 00:22:50,863 - Turn around. - Are my eyes playing tricks on me? 401 00:22:50,887 --> 00:22:52,847 Isn't he the guy who had a chat with us? 402 00:22:53,559 --> 00:22:55,242 He's actually Poetic Genius Fan? 403 00:22:59,745 --> 00:23:01,522 It's him indeed. 404 00:23:10,649 --> 00:23:11,888 Go now. 405 00:23:12,047 --> 00:23:13,162 Next. 406 00:23:28,510 --> 00:23:29,722 What is this? 407 00:23:30,495 --> 00:23:31,602 Vegetable flatbread. 408 00:23:41,359 --> 00:23:43,122 My Lord, there's a note inside. 409 00:23:43,768 --> 00:23:45,122 How could that be... 410 00:23:45,440 --> 00:23:46,690 Go over there! 411 00:23:47,353 --> 00:23:48,755 I didn't bring any cheat sheets! 412 00:24:01,744 --> 00:24:03,162 What is this, then? 413 00:24:03,791 --> 00:24:04,856 He's pretty bold, isn't he? 414 00:24:04,880 --> 00:24:06,282 Does he not want to take the exam? 415 00:24:06,359 --> 00:24:07,522 My Lord, 416 00:24:08,720 --> 00:24:10,322 I have no idea. 417 00:24:11,495 --> 00:24:12,735 I truly... 418 00:24:12,839 --> 00:24:14,239 I truly have no idea about this. 419 00:24:14,359 --> 00:24:16,255 I can testify for him! Wan Li is an extraordinary talent! 420 00:24:16,279 --> 00:24:17,958 He would never commit such a deed! 421 00:24:18,039 --> 00:24:19,239 What's your name? 422 00:24:19,319 --> 00:24:20,569 Where do you come from? 423 00:24:20,880 --> 00:24:22,130 I'm Yang Wan Li. 424 00:24:22,720 --> 00:24:23,840 I come from Quanzhou. 425 00:24:23,920 --> 00:24:25,170 Yang Wan Li? 426 00:24:26,279 --> 00:24:27,442 That's right. 427 00:24:30,599 --> 00:24:31,802 Lord Fan, 428 00:24:33,841 --> 00:24:35,600 isn't he your protege? 429 00:24:36,319 --> 00:24:37,882 Fan Xian met them before? 430 00:24:38,326 --> 00:24:39,802 Seems like these four candidates 431 00:24:39,883 --> 00:24:42,042 are regarded highly by Fan Xian. 432 00:24:42,759 --> 00:24:44,442 We'll start with them. 433 00:24:45,960 --> 00:24:47,482 Do away with all four of them. 434 00:24:48,961 --> 00:24:50,722 That's going too far. 435 00:24:51,469 --> 00:24:52,719 Pick one. 436 00:24:58,319 --> 00:24:59,569 Yang Wan Li. 437 00:25:01,640 --> 00:25:03,082 Lord Fan's protege? 438 00:25:03,559 --> 00:25:04,809 I'm not! 439 00:25:06,279 --> 00:25:08,120 What should we do? 440 00:25:15,559 --> 00:25:16,809 In my opinion, 441 00:25:19,680 --> 00:25:20,897 the Spring Imperial Examination should be clean and fair. 442 00:25:20,921 --> 00:25:22,171 It has to be fair. 443 00:25:22,480 --> 00:25:25,042 If so, should we follow the rules? 444 00:25:30,974 --> 00:25:32,562 - All right. - Okay. 445 00:25:34,479 --> 00:25:37,718 Rescind the qualifications of Yang Wan Li, a student from Quanzhou. 446 00:25:37,814 --> 00:25:38,872 Chase him out of the exam hall. 447 00:25:38,896 --> 00:25:40,976 Ministry of Rites, record this. He shall never be recruited! 448 00:25:41,000 --> 00:25:42,160 I didn't prepare that. 449 00:25:42,240 --> 00:25:43,400 I didn't prepare that! 450 00:25:43,495 --> 00:25:44,745 I didn't prepare that! 451 00:25:44,873 --> 00:25:46,242 I didn't prepare that! 452 00:25:46,920 --> 00:25:48,362 Minister Guo, please pardon me! 453 00:25:51,189 --> 00:25:52,562 Pardon you for what? 454 00:25:53,022 --> 00:25:54,143 Minister Guo, 455 00:25:54,240 --> 00:25:56,682 I stuffed the note inside in secret just now. 456 00:26:00,102 --> 00:26:02,380 You stuffed the note inside? 457 00:26:02,483 --> 00:26:04,522 - That's right. - But why? 458 00:26:06,519 --> 00:26:08,682 I was never born to study. I had no future. 459 00:26:08,763 --> 00:26:10,082 It felt unfair to me. 460 00:26:10,199 --> 00:26:11,983 That's why I wanted to trick a candidate for fun. 461 00:26:12,007 --> 00:26:13,487 For fun? 462 00:26:13,880 --> 00:26:14,999 You want to trick him? 463 00:26:15,110 --> 00:26:16,360 I'm evil and devious. 464 00:26:16,599 --> 00:26:18,599 If so, why are you confessing to your crime, then? 465 00:26:18,880 --> 00:26:20,602 He looked pitiful. 466 00:26:21,975 --> 00:26:23,271 I suddenly had a change of heart. 467 00:26:23,295 --> 00:26:25,055 That's pure nonsense. 468 00:26:25,240 --> 00:26:27,450 Minister Guo, I'm speaking the truth. 469 00:26:28,512 --> 00:26:29,912 Who'll believe something like that? 470 00:26:29,975 --> 00:26:31,225 Minister Guo, 471 00:26:31,559 --> 00:26:32,962 don't be angry. 472 00:26:33,279 --> 00:26:34,602 You're not young anymore. 473 00:26:34,720 --> 00:26:36,082 Your health will be affected. 474 00:26:40,582 --> 00:26:42,222 - I'm ashamed. - Shut up for now. 475 00:26:42,319 --> 00:26:43,442 All right. 476 00:26:44,960 --> 00:26:47,402 Lord Fan, Wan Li is not a person like that. 477 00:26:48,768 --> 00:26:49,962 Minister Guo, 478 00:26:50,059 --> 00:26:52,522 I don't know about the rules within the Ministry of Rites. 479 00:26:53,039 --> 00:26:55,162 - May I ask you something? - Ask away. 480 00:26:55,365 --> 00:26:58,360 Just now, you said that you wanted to kick him out of the exam hall. 481 00:26:58,473 --> 00:26:59,616 You wanted the Ministry of Rites to record it, right? 482 00:26:59,640 --> 00:27:00,890 Indeed. 483 00:27:01,759 --> 00:27:03,562 If so, that's quite a harsh punishment. 484 00:27:04,079 --> 00:27:05,682 What crime has he committed, then? 485 00:27:06,192 --> 00:27:07,456 He smuggled cheat sheets into the exam hall. 486 00:27:07,480 --> 00:27:08,959 That shows his poor character. 487 00:27:09,068 --> 00:27:10,962 - Where's the cheat sheet, then? - This... 488 00:27:11,799 --> 00:27:13,959 Lord Fan, everyone saw it. 489 00:27:14,039 --> 00:27:15,118 - I did that. - Shut up. 490 00:27:15,199 --> 00:27:17,202 - All right. - You were referring to this? 491 00:27:17,525 --> 00:27:19,558 If you want to press charges against him, this is considered evidence. 492 00:27:19,582 --> 00:27:20,832 Why don't we open it 493 00:27:20,960 --> 00:27:22,279 and see what it is? 494 00:27:22,374 --> 00:27:24,665 Of course. We have to. 495 00:27:25,086 --> 00:27:26,336 I wish to read it too. 496 00:27:27,599 --> 00:27:29,440 I wonder what's inside. 497 00:27:33,160 --> 00:27:34,880 Meat flatbread, two qian per piece. 498 00:27:34,960 --> 00:27:36,716 Flatbread, half a qian per piece. 499 00:27:36,797 --> 00:27:38,282 Vegetable flatbread... 500 00:27:40,471 --> 00:27:42,191 These are just the prices of the flatbread. 501 00:27:43,007 --> 00:27:46,242 Are the prices of the flatbread determined by the sages as well? 502 00:27:46,832 --> 00:27:48,482 I thought it was a cheat sheet. 503 00:27:52,359 --> 00:27:53,540 The menu is pretty complete. 504 00:27:53,621 --> 00:27:54,850 They also sell preserved vegetables. 505 00:27:54,874 --> 00:27:56,124 This is... 506 00:27:56,319 --> 00:27:57,560 Since it's just the price, 507 00:27:57,640 --> 00:27:58,817 why did you hide it in the basket? 508 00:27:58,841 --> 00:27:59,920 What's inside the basket? 509 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,522 Vegetable flatbread... 510 00:28:05,599 --> 00:28:06,999 If so, is it possible 511 00:28:07,279 --> 00:28:09,762 that the shopkeeper put it inside by accident? 512 00:28:12,359 --> 00:28:14,322 Or, maybe I was mistaken. 513 00:28:14,766 --> 00:28:16,802 Maybe the sages did say 514 00:28:17,359 --> 00:28:20,482 that meat flatbread costs two qian per piece, huh? 515 00:28:20,671 --> 00:28:22,511 Minister Guo, why don't you check the records? 516 00:28:30,044 --> 00:28:32,642 You shouldn't have oily food for all three meals. 517 00:28:33,263 --> 00:28:34,783 You should have some normal flatbread. 518 00:28:37,400 --> 00:28:38,650 Yes, My Lord. 519 00:28:38,960 --> 00:28:40,210 I'll remember your words. 520 00:28:40,316 --> 00:28:42,162 Go inside now. 521 00:28:42,809 --> 00:28:44,602 Let's go! 522 00:28:52,799 --> 00:28:53,920 What's your deal? 523 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:56,439 - My Lord, I slept too much. - Nonsense! 524 00:28:56,597 --> 00:28:58,120 The exam inspection is a major event! 525 00:28:58,292 --> 00:28:59,430 I'll deduct your salary for one month! 526 00:28:59,454 --> 00:29:00,934 Yes, My Lord. I accept my punishment. 527 00:29:02,680 --> 00:29:04,122 Minister Guo, what do you think? 528 00:29:05,271 --> 00:29:06,521 Lord Fan, 529 00:29:07,240 --> 00:29:09,400 please tend to the affairs here. 530 00:29:09,590 --> 00:29:11,671 I still need to check the exam papers. 531 00:29:11,799 --> 00:29:14,171 I'm exhausted. I have no time to be idle. 532 00:29:14,252 --> 00:29:15,602 I have no time to be idle. 533 00:29:15,759 --> 00:29:17,322 Thank you, Minister Guo. 534 00:29:17,403 --> 00:29:19,242 Farewell, Minister Guo. 535 00:29:39,926 --> 00:29:43,442 - Who taught you to do that? - My Lord, I serve Chancellor Lin. 536 00:29:45,559 --> 00:29:46,759 It was Chancellor Lin's will. 537 00:29:46,839 --> 00:29:49,056 I'll be your scapegoat if anything happens during the exam. 538 00:29:49,080 --> 00:29:50,442 What about your life? 539 00:29:50,599 --> 00:29:51,849 This is my duty. 540 00:29:54,759 --> 00:29:56,009 Relay my message to Uncle. 541 00:29:57,160 --> 00:29:58,959 Tell him that I appreciate his protection. 542 00:29:59,440 --> 00:30:01,559 However, I'll deal with the exam myself. 543 00:30:15,519 --> 00:30:16,519 My Lord, 544 00:30:16,599 --> 00:30:20,279 out of the four scholars Deng Zi Yue was protecting, 545 00:30:20,519 --> 00:30:22,456 only Yang Wan Li was accused of smuggling cheat sheets. 546 00:30:22,480 --> 00:30:23,730 Who did it? 547 00:30:24,039 --> 00:30:25,289 Xie Bi An. 548 00:30:25,454 --> 00:30:26,704 I'm correct, then. 549 00:30:27,279 --> 00:30:28,762 Guo Zheng serves Prince Cheng Ze. 550 00:30:30,575 --> 00:30:33,242 I became energetic from all the squeezing. 551 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,250 Stop squeezing! 552 00:30:40,079 --> 00:30:41,329 Sorry about that! 553 00:30:41,410 --> 00:30:42,519 Stop squeezing! 554 00:30:42,622 --> 00:30:43,872 Be careful! 555 00:30:44,704 --> 00:30:48,002 Guo Zheng is pretty vicious himself. 556 00:30:48,319 --> 00:30:49,569 This is only the beginning. 557 00:30:50,640 --> 00:30:52,042 The exam will last for three days. 558 00:30:52,279 --> 00:30:55,239 Let's have some fun with Minister Guo. 559 00:31:26,605 --> 00:31:27,686 Everyone, 560 00:31:27,767 --> 00:31:31,006 the exam is more than just a test of your knowledge. 561 00:31:31,359 --> 00:31:32,962 It's also a test of your character. 562 00:31:33,043 --> 00:31:34,293 I wish you all 563 00:31:34,640 --> 00:31:36,162 a promising future. 564 00:31:36,333 --> 00:31:37,583 I also advise you guys 565 00:31:38,108 --> 00:31:39,602 to behave yourselves. 566 00:31:54,478 --> 00:31:55,728 It's time. 567 00:33:47,920 --> 00:33:49,042 Where's Cheng Jia Lin? 568 00:33:49,720 --> 00:33:50,970 He's in East Two. 569 00:33:55,480 --> 00:33:56,642 Stop. 570 00:34:00,193 --> 00:34:01,768 - What are you guys doing? - My Lord. 571 00:34:02,035 --> 00:34:03,562 It's time to distribute the candles. 572 00:34:18,196 --> 00:34:21,036 Lord Fan, you have a great reputation, 573 00:34:21,133 --> 00:34:22,762 and you have all the power in the world. 574 00:34:23,360 --> 00:34:26,719 Trivial affairs won't affect you much. 575 00:34:27,975 --> 00:34:30,322 If they want to ruin your reputation, 576 00:34:30,479 --> 00:34:32,162 they have to stir up huge trouble. 577 00:34:32,360 --> 00:34:33,882 And, the first thing they'll do 578 00:34:34,866 --> 00:34:36,322 is related to fire. 579 00:34:37,808 --> 00:34:41,727 The Ministry of Rites will distribute candles to all candidates. 580 00:34:42,117 --> 00:34:45,844 In terms of responsibility, this must be handled by you. 581 00:34:47,400 --> 00:34:49,522 All of the candidates are cramped together. 582 00:34:49,679 --> 00:34:51,439 If they tamper with the candles, 583 00:34:51,542 --> 00:34:52,962 what do you think will happen? 584 00:34:54,679 --> 00:34:55,800 A fire will start. 585 00:34:55,935 --> 00:34:58,150 What if thousands of rooms are on fire at the same time? 586 00:34:58,174 --> 00:35:01,042 It may turn into a tragedy. 587 00:35:01,280 --> 00:35:03,120 If they wish to ruin your future, 588 00:35:04,111 --> 00:35:06,351 this is what they have to resort to. 589 00:35:06,960 --> 00:35:08,210 I smell kerosene. 590 00:35:08,480 --> 00:35:09,730 Don't distribute them for now. 591 00:35:10,639 --> 00:35:11,889 Don't distribute them. 592 00:35:13,480 --> 00:35:15,040 Fire prevention is of utmost importance 593 00:35:15,120 --> 00:35:17,802 in the inspection of the exam hall. 594 00:35:19,360 --> 00:35:21,319 However, in this manual, 595 00:35:21,440 --> 00:35:24,080 Guo Zheng just brushed things off. 596 00:35:24,280 --> 00:35:25,439 I predict 597 00:35:25,519 --> 00:35:28,200 that this is the trap he set for you. 598 00:35:41,581 --> 00:35:43,301 Are these candles doused with kerosene too? 599 00:35:48,991 --> 00:35:50,111 My Lord, 600 00:35:50,239 --> 00:35:52,485 the candles are doused with kerosene. 601 00:35:52,566 --> 00:35:55,286 But even if they're lit, they'll only produce some sparks. 602 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,360 Such sparks 603 00:35:57,440 --> 00:35:59,999 shouldn't cause any major fire. 604 00:36:00,080 --> 00:36:01,110 You're wrong. 605 00:36:01,191 --> 00:36:03,952 What if the candidates weren't tending to the candle while they rest? 606 00:36:04,920 --> 00:36:06,170 You do have a point. 607 00:36:06,559 --> 00:36:09,360 Think about it. Why do the candidates need the candles? 608 00:36:09,467 --> 00:36:12,039 It's because the exam hall is dark. 609 00:36:12,119 --> 00:36:14,240 They use the candles 610 00:36:14,320 --> 00:36:15,999 to illuminate their exam papers. 611 00:36:16,079 --> 00:36:17,079 That's right. 612 00:36:17,159 --> 00:36:18,639 The fire doesn't need to be huge. 613 00:36:18,719 --> 00:36:21,519 It's already a huge deal if the exam papers were burned because of it. 614 00:36:22,079 --> 00:36:24,482 That's a huge deal indeed. 615 00:36:24,654 --> 00:36:26,974 Did you guys hear that? This batch of candles is unusable. 616 00:36:28,079 --> 00:36:31,680 But My Lord, where can we get this many candles out of the blue? 617 00:36:53,280 --> 00:36:54,439 For the next three days, 618 00:36:54,519 --> 00:36:58,080 the Overwatch Council will supply the exam hall with candles. 619 00:36:58,454 --> 00:37:00,522 And, please deliver this 620 00:37:01,639 --> 00:37:04,640 to Minister Guo. 621 00:37:10,184 --> 00:37:11,434 Thank you. 622 00:37:25,199 --> 00:37:27,416 Record this in the inventory record? What does this mean? 623 00:37:27,440 --> 00:37:28,922 The Overwatch Council said... 624 00:37:29,265 --> 00:37:30,722 The Overwatch Council 625 00:37:30,960 --> 00:37:34,042 is providing candles to the candidates. 626 00:37:34,400 --> 00:37:36,799 We're doing a good deed here. 627 00:37:37,596 --> 00:37:39,922 However, when it comes to business... 628 00:37:40,095 --> 00:37:41,935 No, I mean, 629 00:37:42,039 --> 00:37:44,442 officialdom is officialdom. 630 00:37:44,840 --> 00:37:47,719 Most importantly, we have to obey the rules. 631 00:37:48,519 --> 00:37:51,803 The Ministry of Rites was supposed to manage the exam. 632 00:37:52,199 --> 00:37:53,599 If so, the cost of these candles 633 00:37:53,679 --> 00:37:56,000 should also be borne by the Ministry of Rites. 634 00:37:56,696 --> 00:37:57,946 Of course, 635 00:37:58,039 --> 00:38:00,748 since we're doing a good deed here, 636 00:38:00,829 --> 00:38:04,616 I can give you a 10% discount for the candles. 637 00:38:04,717 --> 00:38:06,400 Officialdom is officialdom? 638 00:38:06,526 --> 00:38:07,882 What kind of phrase is that? 639 00:38:08,440 --> 00:38:09,815 Besides, why is the Overwatch Council 640 00:38:09,839 --> 00:38:11,215 interfering with the candle supply? 641 00:38:11,239 --> 00:38:13,042 Didn't we have our own candles? 642 00:38:13,654 --> 00:38:15,774 Lord Fan has a message for you. 643 00:38:15,880 --> 00:38:17,039 Minister Guo, 644 00:38:17,119 --> 00:38:18,856 I was suddenly inspired for the past few days. 645 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:20,079 When I did divination, 646 00:38:20,159 --> 00:38:21,522 guess what happened? 647 00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:24,265 It foretold that a firestorm would happen. That's inauspicious. 648 00:38:24,289 --> 00:38:25,682 Therefore, I thought to myself 649 00:38:25,840 --> 00:38:27,642 that I should swap out all of the candles. 650 00:38:27,760 --> 00:38:28,984 I should use the ones from the Overwatch Council. 651 00:38:29,008 --> 00:38:30,249 If anything happens, 652 00:38:30,330 --> 00:38:32,042 I'll bear all of the responsibilities. 653 00:38:32,447 --> 00:38:34,806 Of course, if you're not willing, 654 00:38:34,887 --> 00:38:37,530 we can inspect the candles provided by your ministry again. 655 00:38:37,656 --> 00:38:39,737 If nothing's wrong with them, we can use them again. 656 00:38:39,832 --> 00:38:41,351 Is it okay? 657 00:38:41,864 --> 00:38:43,263 The divination part 658 00:38:43,440 --> 00:38:45,399 was kind of a joke. 659 00:38:45,966 --> 00:38:48,365 Besides, usually, people say "A bloody storm would happen." 660 00:38:48,519 --> 00:38:50,200 A firestorm doesn't exist. 661 00:38:50,320 --> 00:38:53,160 My Lord, why don't we follow Lord Fan's instruction 662 00:38:53,320 --> 00:38:55,040 and inspect our candles again? 663 00:38:55,559 --> 00:38:58,080 Lord Fan is just concerned about national affairs. 664 00:38:59,119 --> 00:39:00,399 At least his intention was good. 665 00:39:01,679 --> 00:39:03,282 I guess we can use the candles 666 00:39:03,840 --> 00:39:05,090 that they provide. 667 00:39:05,920 --> 00:39:07,799 But we have to pay for them. 668 00:39:08,607 --> 00:39:09,857 Pay them, then. 669 00:39:10,875 --> 00:39:12,125 Wait. 670 00:39:17,047 --> 00:39:19,322 Didn't they agree to give us a 10% discount? 671 00:39:19,768 --> 00:39:21,728 Why is it more expensive than its original price? 672 00:39:22,280 --> 00:39:23,882 Don't forget about the delivery fee. 673 00:39:30,199 --> 00:39:32,600 We can't afford to delay the exam. 674 00:39:35,239 --> 00:39:36,722 Just follow their instructions. 675 00:39:39,191 --> 00:39:40,431 Here. This is yours. 676 00:39:40,559 --> 00:39:41,999 - Thank you. - Be careful with it. 677 00:39:42,039 --> 00:39:43,199 - Keep it properly. - Okay. 678 00:39:43,239 --> 00:39:45,095 - Be careful with it. This is yours. - Thank you. 679 00:39:45,119 --> 00:39:46,539 - Thank you. - Be careful with it. 680 00:39:46,563 --> 00:39:47,722 Thank you. 681 00:39:48,320 --> 00:39:50,159 Be careful with it. Here. 682 00:39:50,239 --> 00:39:52,602 - Here you go. Be careful with it. - Okay. 683 00:39:52,951 --> 00:39:54,751 - Be careful. - Okay. 684 00:39:54,840 --> 00:39:56,929 - Thank you. - Thank you. 685 00:40:04,320 --> 00:40:05,559 Besides the fire issue, 686 00:40:05,662 --> 00:40:06,912 there's also a water issue. 687 00:40:09,480 --> 00:40:12,682 The water in the exam hall is prepared for the candidates. 688 00:40:12,880 --> 00:40:15,562 It serves as drinking water, and it's also used to put out fires. 689 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:18,000 If something's wrong with the water, 690 00:40:18,679 --> 00:40:21,759 all of the candidates will be affected. 691 00:40:25,599 --> 00:40:26,642 My Lord. 692 00:40:28,434 --> 00:40:30,482 - Is the water poisoned? - It's not that bad. 693 00:40:31,039 --> 00:40:32,039 I'm glad to hear that. 694 00:40:32,119 --> 00:40:33,559 The water has almost gone bad. 695 00:40:33,639 --> 00:40:34,889 It won't last for three days. 696 00:40:35,199 --> 00:40:36,575 My Lord, we've brought the water tanks 697 00:40:36,599 --> 00:40:38,416 from the First Bureau here as per your instruction. 698 00:40:38,440 --> 00:40:39,690 Change all of them. 699 00:40:41,639 --> 00:40:42,889 Tread lightly. 700 00:40:43,000 --> 00:40:44,655 This time, don't charge them for the delivery fee. 701 00:40:44,679 --> 00:40:45,929 Yes, My Lord. 702 00:40:51,952 --> 00:40:53,202 My Lord, 703 00:40:53,535 --> 00:40:55,115 shouldn't we try to blow up 704 00:40:55,248 --> 00:40:56,928 the issue with the tampered candles? 705 00:40:58,119 --> 00:40:59,962 The candles were only doused with kerosene. 706 00:41:00,239 --> 00:41:01,642 It's not a huge deal yet. 707 00:41:01,960 --> 00:41:05,042 It'll only be a huge deal when there's a fire. 708 00:41:05,280 --> 00:41:07,239 But if a fire does break out, 709 00:41:07,351 --> 00:41:08,682 everything will be done for. 710 00:41:08,800 --> 00:41:10,050 Indeed. 711 00:41:10,239 --> 00:41:12,439 But have they never considered 712 00:41:13,239 --> 00:41:15,202 the lives of all these scholars here? 713 00:41:16,623 --> 00:41:18,002 What do you think? 714 00:41:19,480 --> 00:41:20,962 I'm truly perplexed. 715 00:41:21,232 --> 00:41:23,849 How could they talk about being parental officials, then? 716 00:41:23,930 --> 00:41:25,180 Parental officials, my foot! 717 00:41:25,784 --> 00:41:27,882 Initially, I thought I was already ruthless enough. 718 00:41:28,079 --> 00:41:30,402 I never expected them to leave me in awe. 719 00:41:30,729 --> 00:41:32,296 It's better for such tall-standing officials 720 00:41:32,320 --> 00:41:33,762 to collapse. 721 00:41:35,239 --> 00:41:37,322 Think again. What other oversights are there? 722 00:41:37,400 --> 00:41:39,640 We've resolved the issues with both fire and water. 723 00:41:41,768 --> 00:41:43,442 Food, clothing, housing, transportation, 724 00:41:43,639 --> 00:41:45,442 eating, drinking, defecating, and urinating? 725 00:41:45,679 --> 00:41:46,962 The food and drinks 726 00:41:47,143 --> 00:41:48,943 are brought here by the candidates themselves. 727 00:41:48,967 --> 00:41:51,406 They can't just tamper with them one by one. 728 00:42:30,559 --> 00:42:31,809 Where are they going? 729 00:42:32,119 --> 00:42:33,479 He's going to poop. 730 00:42:33,566 --> 00:42:34,816 They're heading to the loo. 731 00:42:35,639 --> 00:42:37,279 Isn't there a toilet in each compartment? 732 00:42:38,119 --> 00:42:39,639 We did use that in the past. 733 00:42:39,719 --> 00:42:42,039 However, the exam lasts for three days. 734 00:42:42,119 --> 00:42:44,940 The terrible stench will affect the candidates. 735 00:42:45,039 --> 00:42:47,319 After that, we switched to using the loo outside. 736 00:42:49,840 --> 00:42:51,802 That's the one thing we cannot avoid.