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(Respect copyright)

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♪Memories hold you back
from fulfilling your dreams♪

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♪Only by moving forward
can you find reunion♪

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♪Endings only mark new routes♪

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♪It's all part of the scenery♪

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♪To the horizon's call♪

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♪Your journey hasn't started♪

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♪Towards mountains,
chase the stars bright♪

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♪Let time embrace you
and wash away the past♪

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♪Put every twist behind you♪

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♪Drift leisurely through time♪

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♪Make headway against the wind♪

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♪Let mountains bow to your pace♪

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♪Rush towards a life without regret♪

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♪Let your nature burst free♪

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=The First Jasmine=

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=Episode 35=

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Do you know where Xu Wanzhou is buried?

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I heard she is buried
in Zhengyi Temple outside the city.

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Would Your Majesty like to visit?

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Go prepare the wine vessels
for the offering.

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Yes.

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No need for fanfare.

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Just bring some people and come with me.

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Yes.

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Your Majesty, Her Majesty has gone
to the temporary palace.

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Gao Wenhuan,

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have an edict drafted

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to exonerate and honor
the late sages of Lishan Academy.

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First,

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all disciples of Lishan Academy,

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(alive or dead,)

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(whoever suffered injustice)

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(shall be investigated at once
by the judicial offices)

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(to clear the names of the wronged.)

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(If any wrongful accusers are found,
they shall be severely punished.)

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(Second, select talented individuals
from Lishan Academy)

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(and appoint them)

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(without restraints.)

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Third,

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Lishan Academy's works,

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including classics, histories,
and philosophical texts,

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all go to the Hanlin Academy.

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They shall collect the best texts,
collate and print them,

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and distribute them nationwide.

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Water and livelihood works shall
be studied by the Ministry of Works

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and put into practice.

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Also, confer upon Lishan Academy's

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Headmaster Xu Qingyun
the title of Marquis Wenzheng

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and Master Zhu Yun
the title of Earl Wensu.

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Princess Ding, Ye Li,
is of loyal and virtuous stock,

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and she bears their legacy.

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She is hereby titled
County Mistress Wenzhao

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with a prince's daughter's stipend.

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Yes.

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Your Majesty, the exoneration

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and the compilation
are both within reason.

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But you first appointed Xu Qingyun
as Marquis Wenzheng,

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Zhu Yun as Earl Wensu,

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and then Princess Ding
as County Mistress

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with the stipend of a prince's daughter.

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Is this not somewhat excessive?

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Back when Lishan Academy
was not yet sealed off,

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it housed many sages.

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The great Confucius scholar Xu Qingyun

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laid our country's literary foundation
with 'On the Spring and Autumn Annals.'

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Li Chunxian, heir to the Mohist craft,

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rebuilt Tiangong Bridge in Luodu,
benefiting all.

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And Master Liu,
who created the Qingshan script,

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Fuyao the Hermit,
who wrote Journey Among All Things,

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Master Helai, the medical sage,

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and Master Zhu, a swordsmanship master.

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Lishan was a treasure of the age.

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Now, only Ye Li has descended
from the mountain.

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Lishan Academy was not
a private school of one family,

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but the realm's cultural lifeline.

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That academy existed even before
our country was founded.

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The masters held fast to virtue,

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chose to remain in the mountains,

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and endured illness

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until so many great minds were lost.

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They were the root
of our cultural continuity.

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This is a regret for the realm
and a fault of the court.

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Everything granted today

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is not my personal favor
but the court's belated respect.

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It's also the realm's
long-delayed justice.

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It's to honor the faithful,
inspire posterity,

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and show divine justice.

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- Your Majesty is wise.
- Your Majesty is wise.

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Liu Wenji, a famous guqin master
from Qianzhong?

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The late emperor even gifted him
a Jiaowei antique guqin.

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He's well-versed in over 300
musical scores throughout time,

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and his ability to identify
musical instruments is unparalleled.

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Having such a person
as a steward at our Shende Shop

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would be a living signboard.

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Although his guqin skills are superb,
he has no experience in commerce.

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Such a lofty person probably
cannot handle the day-to-day accounts.

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What about this one, Song Qing?

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He worked as a shop clerk
in Longqu for many years,

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and after moving his family
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he successively worked at Linlang Shop,
Jinyu Shop, Pomo Shop, Huamei Shop,

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and so on as a steward.

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He is most familiar
with the jewelry trade.

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He is good. He has experience

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and knows a lot.

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How old is he?

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He is 28 years old.

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Even if we assume
he started doing business at 18,

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in just ten years he has moved
between several trading firms.

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His temperament is fickle.

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Shende Shop cannot keep such a person.

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This one. He used to be an appraiser
at Yongchang Pawnshop.

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I heard he has handled
countless treasures

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and has a keen eye
for quality and worth.

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His eye is indeed sharp.

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But I remember Yongchang Pawnshop
went bankrupt more than ten years ago.

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I wonder how old this appraiser is now.

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If I had known hiring
would be so difficult,

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we should not have let Wei Zhuang go
in the first place.

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He now holds an official position,
with a bright future ahead.

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Who would give up being an official
to become a merchant?

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You are still ill. Don't worry
about these things for now.

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Another day, I will ask Gu Zheng
to pick some capable candidates for you.

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This young master
is really good-looking.

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Silly Xing.

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We are choosing a steward.
What use is a good-looking face?

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Let me see.

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Well, this one actually
seems quite decent.

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Your Highness, look.

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This person is named Tang Zixiao.

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He studied under Master Li Yu
of Dongshan Academy

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and topped the county exams.

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Later, he traveled to Jiangnan, Hexi,
and beyond to further his studies.

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His father runs a business
dealing in textiles and herbs.

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He's been skilled in both math
and business from a young age.

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He helped run the family's
silk shop and herbal shop.

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He has considerable insight into trade.

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With such talent,
why didn't he pursue an official career?

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It is written here.

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Three years ago, he encountered bandits
looting the villagers.

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While fighting with the bandits,
he lost two fingers.

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Your Highness, as you know,

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according to the law,

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the physically disabled were barred
from the exams and official posts.

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Your Highness, Master Tang
is capable, kind-hearted,

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and so pitiable. Why not hire him?

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Yes, Your Highness.

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He looks so refined.

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His features somewhat
resemble His Highness.

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Really? Let me see.

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Your Highnesses,

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the palace sent over golden-scaled,
red-tailed Xunyang tribute fish.

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Ms. Wen had them cooked
and invites you to eat.

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Let's go.

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Try it quickly.
His Majesty specially sent the fish.

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He also had Eunuch Gao
repeatedly remind us

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that this fish
was caught by him personally.

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It weighs six jin and four liang.

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How much?

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Six jin and four liang.

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Imperial pond catch, I'd say.

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Most likely.

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It was probably raised
by those young eunuchs,

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swimming into nets
and biting bait on sight.

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If he fished beyond the palace walls,

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he would probably sit all day
without even a scale on his hook.

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Mom, can I eat now?

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Go ahead.

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Li, has your senior Wei Zhuang
taken up his post?

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He used to teach Wuyou mathematics.

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Now that he has been promoted,
we should send some gifts.

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It should be within these few days.

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When will you go to the Wei residence?
I will go with you.

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Alright.

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I'll tell you once the gifts are ready.

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By the way,
how did your recruitment go today?

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Found anyone good?

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I checked a few name cards,
and some were not bad.

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I haven't decided yet.

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The Tang guy won't do.

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You mean Tang Zixiao? Why?

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He is from Qianchuan,
with substantial family assets.

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With so many shops
waiting for him to manage,

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he insists on seeking a job
far away from home in the capital.

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I fear he harbors mischief
and means ill.

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That's true.

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Anyway, he'll come to the shop
to pay his respects in a few days.

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We can ask him clearly then.

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Li, how does that Master Tang look?

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From the portrait,

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he looks handsome and not very old.

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What a strong whiff of jealousy!

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Have some sweet and sour fish.

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Sweet and sour fish.

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Jin really accepts name cards
from just anyone.

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This one is 76 years old
and probably can't even work an abacus.

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This one has a stutter
and can't speak smoothly

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and still wants to be a steward.

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This one is even more impressive,
with a theft record.

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He was released from Jingzhao prison
last twelfth month.

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I can't believe Jin.

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You seem very idle lately.

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Do I?

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You never used to care
about Shende Shop.

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Now you are so idle that you've started
helping with the recruitment.

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If you're really bored at home,
why not go back to Jingzhao Prefecture?

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I have submitted my resignation.
Why would I go back?

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His Majesty has not approved it.

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Now, Gu Zheng is still temporarily
acting in your position.

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I think you should find something to do.

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Being idle all the time
is not a long-term solution.

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Am I idle? I am very busy.

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For example?

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I read books and teach Wuyou.

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I help Ms. Wen manage the household.

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I also just ordered
a fine purple bamboo stream fishing rod

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and told Jin to buy me
some green earthworms as bait.

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In a few days, after I
adjust the float, tie the hook,

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and prepare the landing net,

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I will head out to the wilds,
find a backwater bay, and cast my line.

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This is a time-consuming affair.

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I won't be back in under a day.

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And right now, my top priority
is to make sure you go to bed on time,

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take medicine on time,

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and see the physician on time.

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Once your illness is completely cured,
we will talk about other things.

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Alright.

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What now?

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As you said, to sleep.

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Your Highness, this bamboo stalk
is three-year-old Xiangfei bamboo.

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With the goose-feather
seven-star float attached,

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whenever a fish bites,
no movement will escape your eyes.

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And the reel is made of fine bronze,

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wrapped with nine-strand silk thread.

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Coupled with the triple-barbed hook,

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it's meant for deep-water big fish.

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This piece is good.
It's brightly colored.

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It's also light, thin, and cool to wear.

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Then let's go with it.

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Where is she going today?

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What are you doing?

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His Highness asks
where Your Highness is going today.

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I am going to Longevity Shop.

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Uncle Wenshen wants to see me,
saying he needs to talk.

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Can't you ask him
to come to the mansion?

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You're still ill, and you...

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My illness is nothing serious.

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Alright.

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I will take a carriage once I go out,
and the windows have curtains.

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00:14:53,129 --> 00:14:55,768
Neither wind nor sun will touch me.

251
00:14:56,209 --> 00:14:58,408
I'll also take my medicine on time
and come back soon.

252
00:15:00,129 --> 00:15:03,369
Then let Qingyu take the medicine
and brew it at Longevity Shop for you.

253
00:15:04,209 --> 00:15:04,729
Alright.

254
00:15:06,009 --> 00:15:07,089
When will you be back?

255
00:15:09,449 --> 00:15:13,249
After leaving Longevity Shop,
I'll stop by Shende Shop on the way.

256
00:15:13,449 --> 00:15:15,369
I'll definitely be back
before the hour of You.

257
00:15:17,768 --> 00:15:21,048
Then I will have the imperial physician
come at the You hour to check your pulse.

258
00:15:21,680 --> 00:15:22,768
Got it.

259
00:15:25,712 --> 00:15:27,248
(Longevity Shop)

260
00:15:39,288 --> 00:15:40,329
What's going on here?

261
00:15:42,648 --> 00:15:45,009
Ask her, our little princess here.

262
00:15:46,489 --> 00:15:48,688
Why are you glaring at me?
Did I say something wrong?

263
00:15:50,528 --> 00:15:52,928
You come to my place every day,
and I welcome you.

264
00:15:52,928 --> 00:15:56,089
But you can't just hang around
with all sorts of shady characters here.

265
00:15:56,648 --> 00:15:59,329
First you talk about loan sharking,
then about mining.

266
00:15:59,329 --> 00:16:02,568
Now, to top it off, you almost tried
to traffic government contraband.

267
00:16:03,129 --> 00:16:04,408
Why are you yelling at me?

268
00:16:05,089 --> 00:16:07,329
Whose fault is it that your shop
is full of such people?

269
00:16:07,688 --> 00:16:09,808
You... Well...

270
00:16:09,808 --> 00:16:11,888
There are all kinds
of people everywhere.

271
00:16:12,449 --> 00:16:15,489
You have such big eyes.
Can't you judge people?

272
00:16:16,048 --> 00:16:19,729
Uncle, although Ying
is young and inexperienced,

273
00:16:20,209 --> 00:16:21,888
her desire to do something is good.

274
00:16:25,489 --> 00:16:29,449
Every day when I stay in the mansion,
I think of His Highness.

275
00:16:32,408 --> 00:16:36,329
But how was I to know I was so stupid,
getting cheated in loan sharking?

276
00:16:37,209 --> 00:16:40,168
How was I to know that copper mines
cannot be mined casually?

277
00:16:40,288 --> 00:16:42,408
I also didn't know what was contraband.

278
00:16:42,808 --> 00:16:45,408
I've been using those spices all along.

279
00:16:46,969 --> 00:16:47,849
Forget it.

280
00:16:48,249 --> 00:16:50,568
I will help you get back the loan later.

281
00:16:51,009 --> 00:16:52,009
If you feel bored,

282
00:16:52,209 --> 00:16:54,688
come to me,
and I'll find something for you to do.

283
00:16:57,688 --> 00:16:59,209
Or do you want to be the shop master?

284
00:17:00,528 --> 00:17:01,168
Really?

285
00:17:04,088 --> 00:17:05,689
Yes, my little princess.

286
00:17:11,729 --> 00:17:14,449
Prince Li's household should still
have quite a few fields and shops.

287
00:17:15,169 --> 00:17:18,169
Managing those properties well
is already not easy.

288
00:17:19,848 --> 00:17:23,449
What's so hard about managing those?
It's just collecting rent.

289
00:17:24,288 --> 00:17:26,848
How are the harvests?
Is the rent reasonable?

290
00:17:27,328 --> 00:17:28,729
Can the tenants make ends meet?

291
00:17:28,969 --> 00:17:30,128
Is the year good or bad?

292
00:17:30,288 --> 00:17:32,608
And whether the rent
needs to be adjusted accordingly?

293
00:17:33,128 --> 00:17:35,249
Don't all these require thought?

294
00:17:37,489 --> 00:17:39,409
I never thought about all that.

295
00:17:40,088 --> 00:17:41,729
If you really want
to run things yourself,

296
00:17:41,889 --> 00:17:45,449
find a suitable shop space
and open a shop you like.

297
00:17:49,288 --> 00:17:50,169
After I go back,

298
00:17:50,169 --> 00:17:52,889
I will carefully go through
those fields and shops.

299
00:17:55,288 --> 00:17:56,088
Have some tea.

300
00:17:59,328 --> 00:18:03,568
If our family had been like this sooner,
how good that would've been.

301
00:18:07,848 --> 00:18:09,409
This is for you.

302
00:18:15,128 --> 00:18:17,048
The newest jewelry set
from the East Market.

303
00:18:17,128 --> 00:18:19,768
I pulled some strings
and waited for many days to buy it.

304
00:18:30,048 --> 00:18:34,209
I heard you spent those years alone
on Lishan Mountain.

305
00:18:34,729 --> 00:18:37,489
Now that you've left there,
don't go back anymore.

306
00:18:38,449 --> 00:18:42,048
If you quarrel with Prince Ding
and have nowhere to go, just come to me.

307
00:18:47,409 --> 00:18:48,209
Thank you.

308
00:18:51,449 --> 00:18:54,608
You two sisters should have been
this close long ago.

309
00:18:55,088 --> 00:18:57,889
It's so good now.
From now on, you'll have each other.

310
00:18:59,048 --> 00:19:00,288
We also have you.

311
00:19:01,048 --> 00:19:03,889
Yes, you have me. I will always be here.

312
00:19:04,048 --> 00:19:06,848
Even if the sky falls,
I will hold it up for you.

313
00:19:13,128 --> 00:19:14,929
Send the biggest fish to the palace.

314
00:19:15,048 --> 00:19:17,729
Remember to tell Eunuch Gao
to make sure His Majesty knows

315
00:19:17,729 --> 00:19:20,009
that this fish weighs
a full six jin and six liang.

316
00:19:20,929 --> 00:19:23,528
Understood. What about the rest?

317
00:19:23,729 --> 00:19:26,368
Send them to the kitchen
to make fish soup for Li tonight.

318
00:20:02,808 --> 00:20:03,649
Your Highness.

319
00:20:09,729 --> 00:20:10,689
What are you doing?

320
00:20:12,729 --> 00:20:14,889
It's almost the You hour.
The physician is coming.

321
00:20:15,449 --> 00:20:16,528
Hasn't my wife returned?

322
00:20:16,889 --> 00:20:18,209
Her Highness isn't coming back.

323
00:20:19,209 --> 00:20:20,169
Where did she go?

324
00:20:20,169 --> 00:20:22,288
She went together
with Shende Shop's new steward

325
00:20:22,288 --> 00:20:24,689
to collect fresh porcelain vases
from Huoning Kiln.

326
00:20:25,409 --> 00:20:27,608
And Qingyu sent word back

327
00:20:27,608 --> 00:20:29,088
that Her Highness took her medicine.

328
00:20:29,808 --> 00:20:31,209
Steward Tang was thoughtful.

329
00:20:31,449 --> 00:20:33,009
He brewed Her Highness's medicine

330
00:20:33,048 --> 00:20:35,328
and made several
delicious side dishes for her.

331
00:20:35,808 --> 00:20:38,808
Steward Tang? Tang Zixiao?

332
00:20:39,249 --> 00:20:39,929
Yes.

333
00:20:41,729 --> 00:20:43,009
Li really hired him?

334
00:20:43,209 --> 00:20:45,489
Yes, he has been working
for several days already.

335
00:20:45,969 --> 00:20:48,288
His salary and benefits
are the same as Steward Wei's.

336
00:20:48,608 --> 00:20:50,929
Her Highness said he is good-looking,

337
00:20:51,048 --> 00:20:52,889
eloquent, and sociable

338
00:20:52,969 --> 00:20:54,368
and is the best candidate.

339
00:20:56,808 --> 00:20:57,808
Have you met him?

340
00:21:00,169 --> 00:21:01,689
Does he really look like his portrait?

341
00:21:02,929 --> 00:21:04,528
He is much more handsome than that.

342
00:21:04,969 --> 00:21:06,608
Her Highness praised his looks...

343
00:21:06,608 --> 00:21:08,489
Alright. Go on with your work.

344
00:21:09,528 --> 00:21:10,328
Yes.

345
00:21:15,280 --> 00:21:17,456
(Prince Ding's Mansion)

346
00:21:36,288 --> 00:21:36,788
Xing.

347
00:21:41,568 --> 00:21:43,489
Your Highness, you're back.

348
00:21:45,088 --> 00:21:46,368
His Highness is waiting for you.

349
00:21:46,808 --> 00:21:48,088
Why is he waiting for me?

350
00:21:49,568 --> 00:21:52,249
I don't know. Maybe he missed you.

351
00:21:53,328 --> 00:21:54,328
Where is His Highness?

352
00:21:54,328 --> 00:21:55,608
He is bathing in the hot spring.

353
00:21:57,072 --> 00:22:03,328
(Wen Quan)

354
00:22:03,328 --> 00:22:05,689
Yao, are you in there?

355
00:22:08,568 --> 00:22:09,489
I'm coming in.

356
00:22:20,528 --> 00:22:21,649
Has he already left?

357
00:22:28,608 --> 00:22:30,088
So Your Highness is still here.

358
00:22:30,568 --> 00:22:31,729
I thought you had left.

359
00:22:36,409 --> 00:22:38,009
How was your day today?

360
00:22:38,729 --> 00:22:42,608
Did your new fishing rod
display its might on the 'battlefield'?

361
00:22:42,969 --> 00:22:44,409
How many fish did you catch?

362
00:22:51,568 --> 00:22:55,288
Today, I first went to Longevity Shop
and met with Ye Ying and Uncle Wenshen.

363
00:22:55,969 --> 00:22:59,209
Then I heard that the kiln
had produced some rare pink porcelain,

364
00:22:59,328 --> 00:23:00,409
so I went to take a look.

365
00:23:02,689 --> 00:23:04,889
There were a total of fourteen vases.

366
00:23:04,889 --> 00:23:07,409
The palace took six of them
with a wave of a hand.

367
00:23:07,808 --> 00:23:10,808
The remaining ones were instantly
snatched up by several madams.

368
00:23:11,128 --> 00:23:12,848
The scene was like a battlefield.

369
00:23:13,128 --> 00:23:16,009
Fortunately, Steward Tang
was quick-witted and swift

370
00:23:16,009 --> 00:23:17,409
and managed to grab two for me.

371
00:23:31,568 --> 00:23:32,889
You seem to like him quite a bit.

372
00:23:37,009 --> 00:23:38,489
Who doesn't like smart people?

373
00:23:39,169 --> 00:23:41,568
I placed a vase on your desk.

374
00:23:41,808 --> 00:23:43,969
Take a look later
and see where it fits best.

375
00:23:44,608 --> 00:23:45,449
For me?

376
00:23:45,808 --> 00:23:46,608
Yes.

377
00:23:47,489 --> 00:23:50,969
I thought your study was missing
an elegant piece like that.

378
00:23:51,969 --> 00:23:53,568
You remembered my study's decoration?

379
00:23:53,929 --> 00:23:56,768
Then do you remember that a physician
was coming to check your pulse?

380
00:24:00,288 --> 00:24:01,608
I forgot.

381
00:24:02,328 --> 00:24:05,889
I feel my health is quite good now.
I don't need a daily pulse check.

382
00:24:08,489 --> 00:24:10,489
That is not for you to decide.

383
00:24:11,729 --> 00:24:14,568
You must see the imperial physician
every day for now

384
00:24:15,169 --> 00:24:17,768
and take your medicine
three times a day without fail.

385
00:24:18,368 --> 00:24:19,169
Do you understand?

386
00:24:19,729 --> 00:24:20,568
I understand.

387
00:24:29,288 --> 00:24:29,889
Lord Li.

388
00:24:31,489 --> 00:24:32,568
It's so serious.

389
00:24:32,969 --> 00:24:34,328
Who would be suitable?

390
00:24:35,368 --> 00:24:36,088
Indeed.

391
00:24:36,088 --> 00:24:37,209
Lord Zhao is suitable.

392
00:24:37,209 --> 00:24:39,009
Yes, that's right.

393
00:24:41,128 --> 00:24:41,929
Enough!

394
00:24:46,649 --> 00:24:49,848
After discussing for so long,
have you come up with a good plan?

395
00:24:54,368 --> 00:24:55,128
Your Majesty,

396
00:24:56,288 --> 00:24:59,088
Suixue Pass is the northern gateway
of our country.

397
00:24:59,528 --> 00:25:02,288
General Xiong defended it
for years and was highly skilled.

398
00:25:02,288 --> 00:25:04,128
How could a stable hand kill him?

399
00:25:04,528 --> 00:25:06,088
It's far too suspicious.

400
00:25:06,288 --> 00:25:07,929
I suspect foul play.

401
00:25:08,088 --> 00:25:11,128
Please have an inspector investigate
to calm the people's hearts.

402
00:25:14,528 --> 00:25:18,328
Your Majesty, it has been over ten days
since General Xiong's sudden death.

403
00:25:18,689 --> 00:25:22,368
Without a commander, the border garrison
will be in constant alarm.

404
00:25:23,088 --> 00:25:26,489
I believe we should quickly appoint
someone well-versed in warfare

405
00:25:26,528 --> 00:25:28,528
to take the tally
and assume the post at once

406
00:25:28,808 --> 00:25:30,489
to take command of Suixue Pass.

407
00:25:30,489 --> 00:25:32,088
This is the most urgent matter.

408
00:25:35,288 --> 00:25:37,929
Your Majesty, Lord Li is right.

409
00:25:38,128 --> 00:25:40,808
The Suixue Pass commander's murder
is no trivial matter.

410
00:25:41,048 --> 00:25:44,288
If we merely issue an ordinary edict
ordering the deputy to take over,

411
00:25:44,288 --> 00:25:46,288
it may be hard to deter the borderlands.

412
00:25:46,608 --> 00:25:50,048
Sending a general from the capital
is indeed the best choice.

413
00:25:53,528 --> 00:25:55,568
Does any of you wish to volunteer?

414
00:25:59,608 --> 00:26:03,048
I make bold to recommend
one person for Your Majesty.

415
00:26:03,848 --> 00:26:04,729
Speak up.

416
00:26:05,528 --> 00:26:11,088
I recommend the Jingzhao Prefect,
Prince Ding Mo Xiuyao.

417
00:26:17,328 --> 00:26:19,449
How... how could you cheat?

418
00:26:20,288 --> 00:26:21,209
How did I cheat?

419
00:26:21,209 --> 00:26:22,209
You stepped on the line.

420
00:26:22,209 --> 00:26:24,088
You stepped here. The line is here.

421
00:26:25,169 --> 00:26:26,128
- No.
- One more time.

422
00:26:26,528 --> 00:26:28,048
- Alright.
- Hurry up.

423
00:26:28,048 --> 00:26:29,128
Three, two, one, jump.

424
00:26:29,649 --> 00:26:30,568
That's more like it.

425
00:26:39,088 --> 00:26:41,608
What's wrong, Your Highness?
Did you have a bad dream?

426
00:26:42,409 --> 00:26:43,209
No.

427
00:26:44,568 --> 00:26:45,929
Is Your Highness bored?

428
00:26:45,929 --> 00:26:47,808
Shall I call Xing
so we can play cards together?

429
00:26:48,729 --> 00:26:49,608
No, let's not.

430
00:26:56,128 --> 00:26:57,249
Then I'll take you out.

431
00:26:57,929 --> 00:27:00,528
Jinpu Society has a Chiyou show today.
Do you want to go?

432
00:27:02,368 --> 00:27:03,088
I...

433
00:27:03,088 --> 00:27:03,808
Your Highness.

434
00:27:06,128 --> 00:27:06,969
Your Highnesses.

435
00:27:15,729 --> 00:27:19,929
News came at dawn. Suixue Pass commander
Xiong Yisong has been murdered.

436
00:27:21,368 --> 00:27:24,608
The military dispatch says
he was stabbed in the chest

437
00:27:25,088 --> 00:27:27,729
and then strangled with a rope
and suffocated.

438
00:27:29,169 --> 00:27:30,368
Has the murderer been found?

439
00:27:30,969 --> 00:27:33,368
A stable hand in his mansion
has confessed to the crime,

440
00:27:33,889 --> 00:27:37,929
saying Xiong Yisong was harsh
and treated his servants cruelly.

441
00:27:38,969 --> 00:27:42,368
The stable hand held a grudge
and killed him.

442
00:27:44,568 --> 00:27:46,249
Xiong Yisong passed the military exams.

443
00:27:47,169 --> 00:27:49,169
He once served
under my brother's command.

444
00:27:49,729 --> 00:27:53,368
He was highly skilled.
How could a stable hand kill him?

445
00:27:54,449 --> 00:27:57,608
Xiong Yisong had been drinking that day.

446
00:27:58,128 --> 00:28:00,009
This matter is indeed suspicious.

447
00:28:00,249 --> 00:28:03,528
But for now, the truth
is not the most urgent matter.

448
00:28:03,608 --> 00:28:06,929
Suixue Pass is the vital gateway
to the north of our country,

449
00:28:06,929 --> 00:28:08,009
and it borders Cangbei.

450
00:28:08,209 --> 00:28:09,608
If anything goes wrong...

451
00:28:14,929 --> 00:28:18,528
Your Highness, Suixue Pass
needs a capable general to hold it.

452
00:28:19,169 --> 00:28:21,808
And that person is none other than you.

453
00:28:33,528 --> 00:28:34,328
Mom!

454
00:28:36,209 --> 00:28:37,889
Mom! Mom!

455
00:28:40,808 --> 00:28:42,689
What's the matter? You're so flustered.

456
00:28:42,689 --> 00:28:44,449
It's bad. Uncle Xiuyao is going to war.

457
00:28:47,088 --> 00:28:48,768
Tell me what happened quickly.

458
00:28:48,768 --> 00:28:50,729
Today, someone came to see Uncle Xiuyao.

459
00:28:50,889 --> 00:28:53,368
I overheard that the commander
of Suixue Pass was killed,

460
00:28:53,368 --> 00:28:54,608
and Uncle Xiuyao is going.

461
00:29:12,889 --> 00:29:15,608
What's wrong? Is it court business?

462
00:29:23,368 --> 00:29:26,009
Have you been taking
Imperial Hospital's medicine on time?

463
00:29:26,489 --> 00:29:27,649
Why are you asking again?

464
00:29:28,009 --> 00:29:31,209
You watch me all day.
How could I have a chance to skip it?

465
00:29:32,528 --> 00:29:33,929
I can't always keep an eye on you.

466
00:29:37,368 --> 00:29:40,368
Don't worry. I've been taking
my medicine properly.

467
00:29:40,689 --> 00:29:41,969
Has your condition improved?

468
00:29:42,368 --> 00:29:45,368
Do you still see Qingshuang
and Master Zhu?

469
00:29:48,328 --> 00:29:49,048
Not anymore.

470
00:29:52,209 --> 00:29:53,048
That's good.

471
00:30:03,889 --> 00:30:04,689
What are you doing?

472
00:30:05,969 --> 00:30:06,808
Reading your palm.

473
00:30:09,409 --> 00:30:10,768
You know so much.

474
00:30:12,409 --> 00:30:15,528
We from Lishan Academy
know a little about everything.

475
00:30:19,489 --> 00:30:20,729
So what do you see?

476
00:30:20,969 --> 00:30:22,209
Your earth line is very long.

477
00:30:22,808 --> 00:30:25,729
Let's see. You will live to ninety.

478
00:30:26,409 --> 00:30:27,209
That long?

479
00:30:28,088 --> 00:30:28,889
What about you?

480
00:30:29,689 --> 00:30:32,848
I was born under a lucky star,
so my life is very long.

481
00:30:33,368 --> 00:30:36,048
Congratulations to you.
You can grow old with me.

482
00:30:42,568 --> 00:30:43,608
What else do you see?

483
00:30:46,169 --> 00:30:48,169
You are a very diligent person.

484
00:30:49,768 --> 00:30:50,929
You can see that too?

485
00:30:52,088 --> 00:30:55,328
Look, you haven't practiced martial arts
for so many years.

486
00:30:55,489 --> 00:30:57,048
Your calluses are no longer obvious.

487
00:30:57,528 --> 00:31:00,368
But if I feel carefully,
I can still feel some.

488
00:31:01,288 --> 00:31:03,768
It shows you were very diligent
in training since childhood.

489
00:31:06,169 --> 00:31:07,969
Your finger bones
are also slightly bent.

490
00:31:08,528 --> 00:31:09,808
Army weapons are heavy.

491
00:31:10,368 --> 00:31:13,568
You hadn't fully grown yet
and trained too early,

492
00:31:14,009 --> 00:31:15,288
bending your finger bones.

493
00:31:16,689 --> 00:31:17,969
That actually makes some sense.

494
00:31:19,009 --> 00:31:22,048
And this callus here is from writing.

495
00:31:23,209 --> 00:31:26,368
With your noble status, you could've
lived a life of comfort and ease

496
00:31:26,528 --> 00:31:28,048
carefreely and unrestrainedly.

497
00:31:28,568 --> 00:31:32,009
Yet you studied literature and practiced
martial arts, persistently striving.

498
00:31:32,288 --> 00:31:33,808
You are truly diligent and studious.

499
00:31:33,808 --> 00:31:35,768
Alright, little flatterer.

500
00:31:37,689 --> 00:31:39,449
You went to the Jinpu Society
this afternoon?

501
00:31:40,608 --> 00:31:42,128
You kept talking endlessly,

502
00:31:42,328 --> 00:31:44,449
so I took Qingyu and Xing and went.

503
00:31:44,689 --> 00:31:45,449
Was it fun?

504
00:31:46,048 --> 00:31:48,169
Good thing you didn't go.
It was very boring.

505
00:31:49,969 --> 00:31:51,249
I wasn't free during the day.

506
00:31:51,328 --> 00:31:53,368
Let's take a walk tonight.

507
00:31:55,328 --> 00:31:56,128
Follow me.

508
00:31:58,960 --> 00:32:00,944
(Qingfeng Mingyue Tower)
It's so late, my lady.

509
00:32:00,944 --> 00:32:02,578
- Let's go back.
- Okay.

510
00:32:02,578 --> 00:32:03,889
Meet me at the usual spot.

511
00:32:03,889 --> 00:32:05,568
Why are we hiding here?

512
00:32:06,489 --> 00:32:10,128
A shop clerk told me
that Steward Tang is a bit suspicious,

513
00:32:10,649 --> 00:32:14,328
sneaking out every night
and not returning until midnight.

514
00:32:15,249 --> 00:32:16,489
You had someone watch him?

515
00:32:16,808 --> 00:32:18,409
I thought you admired him.

516
00:32:18,889 --> 00:32:21,009
One must always be wary of others.

517
00:32:21,169 --> 00:32:23,088
Besides, I didn't have anyone watch him.

518
00:32:23,088 --> 00:32:25,368
It was the shop clerk
who noticed and told me.

519
00:32:27,808 --> 00:32:28,608
Here he comes.

520
00:32:41,528 --> 00:32:42,328
Let's go.

521
00:32:57,209 --> 00:32:58,608
This way.

522
00:33:06,649 --> 00:33:08,048
That's Tang Zixiao?

523
00:33:11,929 --> 00:33:13,288
Let's just go back.

524
00:33:13,808 --> 00:33:16,848
If you don't trust him,
just dismiss him.

525
00:33:17,729 --> 00:33:18,729
I can't do that.

526
00:33:19,528 --> 00:33:22,368
I can't just dismiss him
without knowing the facts.

527
00:33:23,128 --> 00:33:25,528
Yet you are following him
without knowing the facts.

528
00:33:26,368 --> 00:33:29,128
I'm afraid he might be deceived
by a rival of Shende Shop.

529
00:33:29,848 --> 00:33:32,009
Shende Shop has rivals?

530
00:33:34,088 --> 00:33:36,009
Our business is doing very well now.

531
00:33:36,689 --> 00:33:38,368
Even Zhenbao Shop can't compare.

532
00:33:38,969 --> 00:33:42,009
Now in the capital, anyone
in the antique and calligraphy business

533
00:33:42,009 --> 00:33:44,209
sees us as a thorn in their side.

534
00:33:44,768 --> 00:33:46,689
Indeed, competitors are rivals.

535
00:33:48,249 --> 00:33:49,088
Someone's coming.

536
00:34:02,969 --> 00:34:03,848
Stop looking.

537
00:34:03,848 --> 00:34:05,009
- Let me take a look.
- Li.

538
00:34:05,009 --> 00:34:05,889
- One more look.
- Let's go home.

539
00:34:05,889 --> 00:34:07,288
- Keep your voice down.
- Be good.

540
00:34:07,449 --> 00:34:08,208
- Just...
- Let's go.

541
00:34:08,208 --> 00:34:08,969
One more look.

542
00:34:08,969 --> 00:34:10,088
What's there to look at?

543
00:34:10,088 --> 00:34:10,728
Who's there?

544
00:34:11,608 --> 00:34:12,608
Head down.

545
00:34:12,608 --> 00:34:14,088
My lady, there are people over there.

546
00:34:21,048 --> 00:34:22,048
There are people there.

547
00:34:23,568 --> 00:34:26,009
Perhaps they're just passersby.

548
00:34:26,528 --> 00:34:28,409
Why don't we go somewhere else?

549
00:34:47,648 --> 00:34:48,289
They're gone.

550
00:34:49,969 --> 00:34:50,969
I was so scared.

551
00:34:51,409 --> 00:34:52,208
So scared?

552
00:34:53,048 --> 00:34:55,009
It'd be bad if he caught me
following him.

553
00:34:55,568 --> 00:34:57,208
But you are following him.

554
00:34:58,409 --> 00:34:59,248
Yes.

555
00:35:05,489 --> 00:35:06,369
Yao,

556
00:35:08,208 --> 00:35:09,688
are you feeling a bit happier now?

557
00:35:17,088 --> 00:35:18,009
That's good.

558
00:35:18,969 --> 00:35:20,929
Was it just to make me a bit happier?

559
00:35:23,329 --> 00:35:24,728
I also wanted to tell you

560
00:35:26,369 --> 00:35:30,369
that no matter what decision you make,
I will support you.

561
00:36:03,489 --> 00:36:05,409
(It's bad. Uncle Xiuyao
is going to war.)

562
00:36:05,409 --> 00:36:08,329
(Commander of Suixue Pass was killed,
and Uncle Xiuyao is going.)

563
00:36:12,849 --> 00:36:14,688
Xi! Xi!

564
00:36:17,088 --> 00:36:17,889
Madam?

565
00:36:17,889 --> 00:36:19,128
Quickly, go fetch Nanny Xu.

566
00:36:19,128 --> 00:36:19,688
Yes.

567
00:36:34,088 --> 00:36:36,128
Li, come on and sit.

568
00:36:37,849 --> 00:36:40,409
This is Nanny Xu. You've met her before.

569
00:36:40,409 --> 00:36:42,088
She is an old servant of this household.

570
00:36:42,329 --> 00:36:45,208
I see that you have too few servants
in your courtyard,

571
00:36:45,248 --> 00:36:47,329
and Qingyu and Xing are young.

572
00:36:47,728 --> 00:36:51,369
From now on, let her take care
of your and Yao's daily needs, alright?

573
00:36:51,528 --> 00:36:54,728
Isn't Nanny Xu your personal nanny?

574
00:36:54,728 --> 00:36:56,688
If she comes to serve me,
what about you?

575
00:36:57,289 --> 00:36:59,168
I don't lack people to take care of me.

576
00:36:59,489 --> 00:37:00,489
But you...

577
00:37:02,128 --> 00:37:03,969
You've been married
for almost a year now.

578
00:37:04,168 --> 00:37:07,608
You and Yao are in your prime.
Aren't you anxious?

579
00:37:12,329 --> 00:37:15,168
Don't worry.
Nanny Xu knows the ways of it.

580
00:37:15,168 --> 00:37:17,568
She will stay by your side and help you.

581
00:37:25,009 --> 00:37:27,769
Where did Her Highness
buy these boxes of rouge?

582
00:37:28,369 --> 00:37:29,568
I don't remember.

583
00:37:29,568 --> 00:37:30,769
Were they from Qiuyan Hall?

584
00:37:30,849 --> 00:37:32,369
Probably.

585
00:37:32,889 --> 00:37:34,728
When Qiuyan Hall makes rouge,

586
00:37:34,728 --> 00:37:37,369
they add trifoliate orange shells
to make it last longer.

587
00:37:37,369 --> 00:37:39,289
Long-term use is bad for the body.

588
00:37:39,289 --> 00:37:41,728
Especially for Her Highness now,
it is even more unsuitable.

589
00:37:42,248 --> 00:37:44,688
I'll discard these few boxes
on the table.

590
00:37:45,168 --> 00:37:48,208
Remember, don't take Her Highness
to buy things from them again.

591
00:37:48,648 --> 00:37:50,208
This spice can't be used either.

592
00:37:50,208 --> 00:37:53,489
Also, the plants in the courtyard
must be sorted through too.

593
00:37:56,009 --> 00:37:57,929
Do all those need to be thrown away?

594
00:38:01,329 --> 00:38:02,489
Yes, Your Highness.

595
00:38:03,369 --> 00:38:04,568
Then what will I use?

596
00:38:04,809 --> 00:38:05,849
Your Highness,

597
00:38:06,128 --> 00:38:09,608
I also know a little
about blending rouge and spices.

598
00:38:09,608 --> 00:38:13,009
I will prepare some gentle ones
and bring them to you later.

599
00:38:13,568 --> 00:38:15,608
Moreover, you're naturally beautiful.

600
00:38:15,608 --> 00:38:17,568
Even without makeup, you are beautiful.

601
00:38:21,969 --> 00:38:25,009
You should not eat
too many of these plums either.

602
00:38:25,009 --> 00:38:27,009
I will bring you something else.

603
00:38:27,489 --> 00:38:28,809
I take my leave.

604
00:38:40,289 --> 00:38:41,728
All of you, come here.

605
00:38:48,648 --> 00:38:50,969
Plums are cold in nature.

606
00:38:50,969 --> 00:38:52,528
No more than three can be eaten daily,

607
00:38:52,648 --> 00:38:55,009
or they'll upset the stomach
and harm digestion.

608
00:38:55,289 --> 00:38:57,769
Have you not learned these principles,

609
00:38:57,769 --> 00:38:59,528
or have you learned them but forgotten?

610
00:39:03,289 --> 00:39:05,728
Be careful and remember them
from now on.

611
00:39:05,809 --> 00:39:06,809
Do you hear clearly?

612
00:39:07,168 --> 00:39:07,969
- Yes.
- Yes.

613
00:39:14,168 --> 00:39:18,329
Although Her Highness is young,
she still needs careful nursing.

614
00:39:18,329 --> 00:39:21,128
Her foundation mustn't be harmed
due to cravings for food.

615
00:39:22,208 --> 00:39:24,769
I have prepared
a few nourishing recipes here.

616
00:39:24,769 --> 00:39:28,208
From now on, all meals
must strictly follow the rules.

617
00:39:28,289 --> 00:39:30,329
There must be no negligence whatsoever.

618
00:39:31,929 --> 00:39:32,728
Yes.

619
00:39:34,449 --> 00:39:35,889
Come over and study these.

620
00:39:45,208 --> 00:39:46,128
- Your Highness.
- Your Highness.

621
00:40:22,449 --> 00:40:25,608
Quickly, you few,
move these pots of flowers away.

622
00:40:25,608 --> 00:40:26,489
Hurry up.

623
00:40:34,009 --> 00:40:36,969
Your Highness, allow us to do this.

624
00:40:36,969 --> 00:40:38,728
Please use a warmer to warm your hands.

625
00:40:40,248 --> 00:40:41,929
How can you do this?

626
00:40:44,128 --> 00:40:45,009
My flowers...

627
00:40:57,009 --> 00:40:57,528
Ms. Wen.

628
00:40:57,528 --> 00:40:59,769
Yao, why did you come back so late?

629
00:41:00,329 --> 00:41:01,369
What is it, Ms. Wen?

630
00:41:02,528 --> 00:41:06,128
You've been too tired lately.
I made you a bowl of calming soup.

631
00:41:09,889 --> 00:41:10,929
Thank you, Ms. Wen.

632
00:41:10,969 --> 00:41:12,369
Don't forget to eat it.

633
00:41:12,369 --> 00:41:14,009
I simmered it for many hours.

634
00:41:14,009 --> 00:41:14,809
Alright.

635
00:42:05,809 --> 00:42:07,489
Your Highness, your bed is made.

636
00:42:10,648 --> 00:42:12,568
It's fine to throw away those rouges,

637
00:42:12,849 --> 00:42:15,088
but the bedding was perfectly good.

638
00:42:15,088 --> 00:42:17,248
What exactly is Nanny Xu trying to do?

639
00:42:17,688 --> 00:42:18,809
Has His Highness returned?

640
00:42:19,048 --> 00:42:19,889
Yes.

641
00:42:34,009 --> 00:42:36,009
Yao, are you in there?

642
00:42:37,568 --> 00:42:38,369
I'm here.

643
00:42:43,528 --> 00:42:44,728
Why is the door locked?

644
00:42:45,200 --> 00:42:47,952
(Preview)

645
00:42:48,568 --> 00:42:51,568
After Feng Zhiyao left the capital,
there's been no word from him.

646
00:42:51,969 --> 00:42:52,929
I'm a bit worried.

647
00:42:52,929 --> 00:42:54,128
I'll kill you!

648
00:42:55,969 --> 00:42:57,568
This is for Lingyun.

649
00:42:58,128 --> 00:42:58,929
Mingyue!

650
00:42:59,128 --> 00:43:01,289
Mo Xiuwen was framed by Marquis Muyang.

651
00:43:01,688 --> 00:43:03,688
But who is behind Marquis Muyang?

652
00:43:03,889 --> 00:43:08,009
The time has come.
It's time to risk everything.

653
00:43:14,736 --> 00:43:21,328
♪Memories hold you back
from fulfilling your dreams♪

654
00:43:24,912 --> 00:43:31,056
♪Only by moving forward
can you find reunion♪

655
00:43:33,264 --> 00:43:36,496
♪Endings only mark new routes♪

656
00:43:36,720 --> 00:43:42,736
♪It's all part of the scenery♪

657
00:43:43,056 --> 00:43:46,480
♪To the horizon's call♪

658
00:43:46,544 --> 00:43:53,104
♪Your journey hasn't started♪

659
00:43:54,160 --> 00:43:58,096
♪Towards mountains,
chase the stars bright♪

660
00:43:58,096 --> 00:44:03,792
♪Both joy and grief
make the trip worthwhile♪

661
00:44:04,304 --> 00:44:12,912
♪Trying to catch up
to your own lost shadow♪

662
00:44:13,808 --> 00:44:19,312
♪Within the wilds, echoes thrive♪

663
00:44:19,312 --> 00:44:24,816
♪Clear mind leads to a clear path♪

664
00:44:24,880 --> 00:44:28,944
♪Be grateful to your losses♪

665
00:44:29,232 --> 00:44:34,456
♪Make your steps weightless♪

666
00:44:35,056 --> 00:44:38,768
♪Towards mountains,
chase the stars bright♪

667
00:44:38,800 --> 00:44:44,464
♪Let time embrace you
and wash away the past♪

668
00:44:45,232 --> 00:44:53,200
♪Put every twist behind you,
drift leisurely through time♪

669
00:44:54,608 --> 00:44:59,856
♪Make headway against the wind,
let mountains bow to your pace♪

670
00:45:00,112 --> 00:45:06,016
♪Rush towards a life without regret♪

671
00:45:06,016 --> 00:45:10,136
♪Let your nature burst free♪

672
00:45:10,352 --> 00:45:15,088
♪Unbound by form♪

673
00:45:16,304 --> 00:45:20,576
♪Let your nature burst free♪

674
00:45:20,816 --> 00:45:26,256
♪Unbound by form♪