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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:05,160 --> 00:00:08,760 Your Majesty, I think that at this moment 2 00:00:08,800 --> 00:00:12,440 you should appoint Gongsun Hong to host it 3 00:00:12,640 --> 00:00:15,680 So the other officers will know what you are thinking 4 00:00:15,720 --> 00:00:19,120 and follow your instructions in the future 5 00:00:19,120 --> 00:00:23,560 Yes, but the Empress Dowager has given an order 6 00:00:23,600 --> 00:00:27,640 It's inappropriate to go against it aboveboard 7 00:00:29,480 --> 00:00:34,000 Your Majesty, do you remember the fight between Zhang Tang and Dou Yong? 8 00:00:35,640 --> 00:00:42,320 You mean I should also let Wang Xiu and Gongsun Hong fight for this post? 9 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:45,920 That's the only way out, Your Majesty 10 00:01:01,640 --> 00:01:06,440 You served the late emperor as well. You are a prestigious man 11 00:01:07,040 --> 00:01:11,320 His Majesty will listen to you 12 00:01:11,320 --> 00:01:12,400 Your Highness, don't worry 13 00:01:12,440 --> 00:01:16,480 I will be able to persuade you with my skills with words 14 00:01:16,480 --> 00:01:18,080 He will follow the Queen Dowager's will 15 00:01:18,080 --> 00:01:22,040 and make the Duke Wang lead in the affairs of the national funeral 16 00:01:22,240 --> 00:01:25,080 If you manage to do that 17 00:01:25,120 --> 00:01:28,200 I will not forget your contribution to this 18 00:01:28,240 --> 00:01:31,880 It is my honor to serve Your Highness 19 00:01:32,400 --> 00:01:36,360 I will do my best in the imperial court 20 00:01:40,120 --> 00:01:42,320 Come and meet Duke Wang 21 00:01:44,280 --> 00:01:45,360 Godfather, you are here 22 00:01:46,960 --> 00:01:48,280 Come on, put it down 23 00:01:50,800 --> 00:01:53,120 Lord Wang, you really shouldn't have. This 24 00:01:53,400 --> 00:01:54,600 Open it 25 00:02:00,560 --> 00:02:03,200 Such a costly gift. How could we 26 00:02:04,080 --> 00:02:05,520 Lord Dongfang, don't act like a stranger 27 00:02:06,280 --> 00:02:08,560 Lüyu is my adopted daughter 28 00:02:09,520 --> 00:02:12,480 I should make up for her dowry 29 00:02:14,200 --> 00:02:18,200 Right. Then we'd like to thank you for your generosity 30 00:02:18,800 --> 00:02:20,600 What are you two waiting for? 31 00:02:20,720 --> 00:02:22,320 Thank Duke Wang! 32 00:02:24,080 --> 00:02:27,480 Godfather, thank you so much 33 00:02:30,920 --> 00:02:34,120 Lord Gongsun, I should go 34 00:02:34,720 --> 00:02:36,320 Thank you, my lord, for helping me 35 00:02:37,600 --> 00:02:40,800 Don't thank me. I'm just the messenger 36 00:02:41,320 --> 00:02:45,080 Lord Gongsun, your talent is far more rich than Wang Xiu's 37 00:02:45,800 --> 00:02:47,440 But when it comes to human relationships 38 00:02:47,800 --> 00:02:50,200 you might not be his match 39 00:02:50,520 --> 00:02:54,640 So, be careful. Don't let His Majesty down 40 00:02:55,800 --> 00:02:57,680 Please tell His Majesty 41 00:02:57,920 --> 00:03:01,640 that I will do my best to live up to his expectations 42 00:03:01,640 --> 00:03:03,640 So, I'll 43 00:03:04,400 --> 00:03:08,240 - Please stay, my lord. - Take care, then 44 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:22,880 My ministers 45 00:03:23,360 --> 00:03:26,680 The Grand Empress Dowager left for a better world 46 00:03:27,240 --> 00:03:29,080 I'm deeply graving 47 00:03:29,680 --> 00:03:34,600 So, this national funeral for her has to be grand 48 00:03:35,320 --> 00:03:37,320 to express my sorrow 49 00:03:42,560 --> 00:03:47,000 The Empress Dowager has witnessed three emperors and is graceful 50 00:03:47,000 --> 00:03:49,960 So, the one who's holding the national funeral 51 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:53,320 has to be someone highly respected 52 00:03:54,240 --> 00:03:58,880 Who do you think is capable of the position? 53 00:03:58,960 --> 00:04:01,480 I'd like to recommend Gongsun Hong, the Grand Mentor 54 00:04:03,760 --> 00:04:05,640 Your Majesty, I don't think it's a good decision 55 00:04:06,080 --> 00:04:07,120 Minister Gu 56 00:04:08,800 --> 00:04:09,800 enlighten us 57 00:04:10,240 --> 00:04:14,800 I'd like to recommend Wang Xiu as the Funeral Supervisor 58 00:04:15,160 --> 00:04:17,920 of the funeral for the Grand Empress Dowager 59 00:04:17,920 --> 00:04:22,280 Lord Gu An, you already have a title for the one 60 00:04:22,280 --> 00:04:23,680 who's going to be the lead? 61 00:04:23,680 --> 00:04:28,040 Lord Wang is the Queen Dowager's brother and Your Majesty's uncle 62 00:04:28,080 --> 00:04:30,480 He's the best candidate 63 00:04:30,920 --> 00:04:33,640 Grand Mentor Gongsun Hong is not an imperial member 64 00:04:33,680 --> 00:04:36,800 but he is knowledgeable and widely respected 65 00:04:36,840 --> 00:04:39,760 He is the best candidate for the host of the national funeral 66 00:04:40,040 --> 00:04:43,440 - Duke Wang is better. - Gongsun Hong is better 67 00:04:43,640 --> 00:04:47,040 - Your Majesty, I have something to report. - Speak 68 00:04:47,440 --> 00:04:50,360 We can let Lord Gongsun and Lord Wang 69 00:04:50,400 --> 00:04:53,760 tell us about their plans for the funeral 70 00:04:53,800 --> 00:04:56,080 and all ministers can comment on their plans 71 00:04:56,120 --> 00:04:59,560 The one with the better plan can be the host 72 00:04:59,560 --> 00:05:03,160 That's reasonable. Wang Xiu 73 00:05:04,800 --> 00:05:07,240 - Yes. - What do you think? 74 00:05:08,200 --> 00:05:09,600 - Your Excellency. - Lord Gu! 75 00:05:09,600 --> 00:05:13,320 It's not your turn to speak. Listen to Duke Wang 76 00:05:14,680 --> 00:05:16,160 Your Majesty 77 00:05:16,360 --> 00:05:19,720 Lord Gu and I must be thinking alike 78 00:05:19,760 --> 00:05:24,000 We could let Lord Gu talk first, and I'll make up the rest 79 00:05:24,840 --> 00:05:27,880 Okay. Gu An, you first 80 00:05:27,880 --> 00:05:30,400 The Grand Empress Dowager is a kind person 81 00:05:30,440 --> 00:05:33,080 After Emperor Wen passed away 82 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:37,040 she released most of the 3,000 people from the harem 83 00:05:37,080 --> 00:05:40,800 and kept just 30 servants who were closest to her 84 00:05:40,840 --> 00:05:43,280 Now that Her Highness is gone 85 00:05:43,280 --> 00:05:48,280 I think we should let the 30 people go with Her Highness 86 00:05:48,320 --> 00:05:50,840 to fulfill Her Highness's wish 87 00:05:51,960 --> 00:05:53,280 Your Majesty, how can we do that? 88 00:05:53,320 --> 00:05:54,080 Your Majesty! 89 00:05:55,040 --> 00:05:59,960 Your Majesty, burying servants is cruel and inhuman 90 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:03,080 We can't accept this plan no matter what 91 00:06:03,640 --> 00:06:05,880 There were precedents for burying slaves 92 00:06:05,920 --> 00:06:09,560 And it fits the Grand Empress Dowager's situation 93 00:06:10,040 --> 00:06:15,200 Your Excellency, I think Lord Gu An's plan is reasonable 94 00:06:16,480 --> 00:06:22,400 But these imperial servants are not good enough for Her Highness 95 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:25,400 What are you trying to say? 96 00:06:25,920 --> 00:06:28,840 To bury imperial servants alongside Her Majesty 97 00:06:28,880 --> 00:06:33,760 is diminishing Her Highness's prestigious position 98 00:06:33,760 --> 00:06:36,360 If we can bury her 99 00:06:36,400 --> 00:06:40,840 with ministers above 1,000-bushel who were trusted by Her Highness 100 00:06:40,880 --> 00:06:42,960 that would be enough to deliver 101 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:47,960 the loyalty and respect that Lord Gu An kept mentioning 102 00:06:49,600 --> 00:06:51,680 - Lord Gu. - Your Majesty! 103 00:06:52,280 --> 00:06:55,840 - What do you think? - I don't get it 104 00:06:57,920 --> 00:07:00,440 Even I got it. Are you still confused? 105 00:07:01,360 --> 00:07:05,040 The minister who was mostly trusted by Her Highness was the Dous 106 00:07:05,080 --> 00:07:07,240 Now that they are dead 107 00:07:07,280 --> 00:07:12,200 you are Her Highness's most favored minister 108 00:07:12,520 --> 00:07:14,960 Lord Gu An, isn't that right? 109 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:20,440 Your Majesty, Gu An's plan is absurd 110 00:07:20,480 --> 00:07:23,720 It's not what I want. Please don't be confused, Your Majesty 111 00:07:26,080 --> 00:07:28,280 Duke Wang, don't worry. I know 112 00:07:28,320 --> 00:07:32,200 that you will never give me such a ridiculous opinion 113 00:07:34,400 --> 00:07:37,680 I'm too old and woolly 114 00:07:37,720 --> 00:07:39,760 I'm too old to serve Your Majesty now 115 00:07:39,800 --> 00:07:43,920 Please allow me to resign and retire 116 00:07:45,640 --> 00:07:48,320 What's going on? Did I say that you are old? 117 00:07:49,440 --> 00:07:52,760 Your Majesty, Lord Gu An might be old 118 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:54,240 but that makes him a good candidate 119 00:07:54,280 --> 00:07:57,320 to accompany the Grand Empress Dowager 120 00:07:57,360 --> 00:08:03,080 He may tell Her Highness some old stories to make her happy 121 00:08:05,760 --> 00:08:06,400 Your Majesty! 122 00:08:09,440 --> 00:08:14,000 Gu An, the Censor-in-chief, is old, confused, and absurd 123 00:08:14,480 --> 00:08:18,600 Considering you've served the late emperor and Her Highness for years 124 00:08:18,640 --> 00:08:20,800 you should get some credit for that 125 00:08:22,600 --> 00:08:25,680 Leave your position and retire to your hometown 126 00:08:26,560 --> 00:08:30,080 Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace 127 00:08:36,880 --> 00:08:38,600 - Duke Wang. - Yes 128 00:08:39,040 --> 00:08:43,120 You said that Gu An cannot speak for you 129 00:08:43,160 --> 00:08:46,760 So, tell us your plan for the funeral 130 00:08:47,400 --> 00:08:53,600 I think it shouldn't be extravagant 131 00:08:54,200 --> 00:08:55,600 Frugality is the best plan 132 00:08:56,480 --> 00:09:02,760 - So, you are agreeing with Gongsun Hong. - Yes 133 00:09:03,760 --> 00:09:04,600 Good 134 00:09:06,880 --> 00:09:08,080 My ministers, I have an edict for you 135 00:09:09,640 --> 00:09:11,440 At your service 136 00:09:12,400 --> 00:09:16,560 Gongsun Hong shall be the Funeral Supervisor 137 00:09:17,120 --> 00:09:20,120 for the Grand Empress Dowager's national funeral 138 00:09:20,120 --> 00:09:24,520 Hail the Empress Dowager! 139 00:09:26,120 --> 00:09:30,480 Long live the Empress Dowager! 140 00:09:31,200 --> 00:09:35,080 - Rise, ministers. - Thank you, Your Highness 141 00:09:39,920 --> 00:09:42,480 Respect to Mother 142 00:09:42,680 --> 00:09:46,640 Your Majesty, the Grand Empress Dowager's funeral cannot wait 143 00:09:46,680 --> 00:09:49,200 Yet you are wasting time arguing here 144 00:09:49,240 --> 00:09:52,360 Don't you want the Grand Empress Dowager to rest in peace? 145 00:09:53,880 --> 00:09:57,880 Please don't be mad, Mother. I'm coming up with a perfect plan 146 00:09:59,360 --> 00:10:03,880 I don't think it would be perfect since everyone is arguing here 147 00:10:03,920 --> 00:10:07,080 Who knows how long will it take you 148 00:10:07,120 --> 00:10:10,000 to reach a united opinion? 149 00:10:11,120 --> 00:10:12,080 Wang Xiu 150 00:10:12,600 --> 00:10:14,120 Yes 151 00:10:14,600 --> 00:10:17,400 You are my brother and His Majesty's uncle 152 00:10:18,040 --> 00:10:22,480 Why don't you take the lead for Her Highness's funeral? 153 00:10:23,280 --> 00:10:25,040 - Mother! - Gongsun Hong, here's an edict for you 154 00:10:27,280 --> 00:10:28,120 Yes 155 00:10:28,320 --> 00:10:31,320 You shall be the Funeral Vice Supervisor 156 00:10:31,640 --> 00:10:35,440 and help Wang Xiu with funeral affairs 157 00:10:36,280 --> 00:10:37,680 I humbly accept the decree 158 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,360 Your Majesty. Your Highness 159 00:10:59,360 --> 00:11:00,440 What is it? 160 00:11:00,760 --> 00:11:03,040 The imperial palace is in chaos 161 00:11:07,600 --> 00:11:08,680 What kind of chaos? 162 00:11:09,280 --> 00:11:11,080 Report it to Her Highness 163 00:11:13,680 --> 00:11:16,640 Your Highness, it has been days now 164 00:11:16,680 --> 00:11:18,480 and we still don't have the procedure for the funeral 165 00:11:18,520 --> 00:11:20,920 No one knows what the schedule is 166 00:11:20,920 --> 00:11:24,600 The supervisor is clueless and confused 167 00:11:24,600 --> 00:11:27,360 Things that should have come first are left aside 168 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:28,520 Those that can wait 169 00:11:28,560 --> 00:11:30,520 are being dealt with like emergencies 170 00:11:31,760 --> 00:11:32,800 What is Wang Xiu doing? 171 00:11:33,920 --> 00:11:36,760 Lord Wang was surrounded by ministers and eunuchs asking for missions 172 00:11:36,760 --> 00:11:39,400 Those orders came from Lord Wang 173 00:11:39,520 --> 00:11:40,400 What about Gongsun Hong? 174 00:11:40,760 --> 00:11:42,280 Lord Gongsun is also there 175 00:11:42,320 --> 00:11:44,560 waiting for Lord Wang to give him assignments 176 00:11:47,160 --> 00:11:48,600 Send my edict 177 00:11:48,640 --> 00:11:52,160 - Ask Dongfang Shuo to come and see me right away. - Yes 178 00:12:02,560 --> 00:12:04,320 Respect to Your Majesty 179 00:12:05,640 --> 00:12:08,200 - Have you met the Empress Dowager? - Yes 180 00:12:09,240 --> 00:12:12,480 Your Majesty. Her Highness used to be 181 00:12:12,480 --> 00:12:16,880 kind and graceful. How come she changed all of a sudden? 182 00:12:17,800 --> 00:12:20,440 She gave me a harsh edict with a long face 183 00:12:20,480 --> 00:12:23,600 that I must help Lord Wang to do a good job 184 00:12:23,640 --> 00:12:25,640 for the Grand Empress Dowager's funeral 185 00:12:25,680 --> 00:12:27,920 Or, she will ask the Office for Law Enforcement 186 00:12:27,960 --> 00:12:30,320 to cut me into two pieces 187 00:12:33,520 --> 00:12:36,400 Dongfang Shuo, you have to understand 188 00:12:36,440 --> 00:12:39,520 that the credit will go to Wang Xiu if the funeral goes well 189 00:12:40,040 --> 00:12:43,040 If not, you will be the scapegoat 190 00:12:43,360 --> 00:12:46,000 That's why I promised Her Highness 191 00:12:46,040 --> 00:12:48,200 that I will help Lord Wang 192 00:12:48,200 --> 00:12:51,080 to deal with the Grand Empress Dowager's funeral 193 00:12:53,720 --> 00:12:55,680 But if you do an excellent job 194 00:12:56,160 --> 00:12:59,160 the Queen Dowager will definitely make Wang Xiu the prime minister 195 00:12:59,840 --> 00:13:01,680 Your Majesty, don't worry 196 00:13:01,680 --> 00:13:04,160 I can promise you 197 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:08,840 that being the prime minister is an illusion for Wang Xiu 198 00:13:10,160 --> 00:13:13,080 The Queen Dowager asked me to see her the other day and clearly stated 199 00:13:13,840 --> 00:13:16,560 that she's going to the imperial court with me on December 1st 200 00:13:16,600 --> 00:13:18,200 to decide who shall be the prime minister 201 00:13:19,960 --> 00:13:22,960 You have to figure something out for me 202 00:13:23,000 --> 00:13:25,880 in the next few days 203 00:13:34,400 --> 00:13:35,080 Lord Dongfang! 204 00:13:35,520 --> 00:13:38,840 Mr. Li. Is the hostess home? It's urgent 205 00:13:38,880 --> 00:13:39,960 Lord Dongfang 206 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:42,600 Madam went with my master to train on Huashan 207 00:13:45,040 --> 00:13:48,560 They are acting like they are fairies who don't need a home 208 00:13:51,680 --> 00:13:53,360 Lord Dongfang, take care 209 00:14:46,120 --> 00:14:47,880 Who do you think 210 00:14:47,920 --> 00:14:52,280 is the best candidate for the new prime minister? 211 00:14:54,240 --> 00:14:59,320 Your Highness, I think Wang Xiu is the best candidate 212 00:15:01,240 --> 00:15:02,640 Tell me why 213 00:15:03,560 --> 00:15:07,400 Because it fits the ancestral rules 214 00:15:08,560 --> 00:15:12,800 The Grand Empress Dowager appointed Dou Wangsun the prime minister. 215 00:15:13,560 --> 00:15:16,320 Now you are in power 216 00:15:16,800 --> 00:15:20,320 - Wang Xiu should be the prime minister, naturally. - How dare you! 217 00:15:21,440 --> 00:15:24,920 How can you put Wang Xiu and the rogue Dou Wangsun together? 218 00:15:25,480 --> 00:15:28,360 Your Highness, that's not what I meant 219 00:15:29,240 --> 00:15:33,720 Dou Wangsun wasn't a rogue before he became the prime minister 220 00:15:33,840 --> 00:15:36,320 And he played an important role when the late emperor 221 00:15:36,360 --> 00:15:38,680 was pacifying the seven kings 222 00:15:39,400 --> 00:15:42,920 He got other ideas after he became the prime minister 223 00:15:43,760 --> 00:15:45,240 For His Majesty 224 00:15:46,120 --> 00:15:50,640 I suffered and endured in the palace for so long 225 00:15:52,120 --> 00:15:54,200 I'm finally seeing this day 226 00:15:55,080 --> 00:15:58,720 And you are trying to piss me off. His Majesty, too 227 00:16:00,480 --> 00:16:02,840 I dare not 228 00:16:03,720 --> 00:16:08,120 Your Highness, I don't think His Majesty is having this idea 229 00:16:08,520 --> 00:16:13,000 As the saying goes, one's success can benefit all his relatives 230 00:16:13,720 --> 00:16:17,000 I'm his mother, after all 231 00:16:17,840 --> 00:16:21,880 If my brother can't be promoted 232 00:16:22,960 --> 00:16:26,000 what will people think of me? 233 00:16:26,960 --> 00:16:30,240 They would think I did something shameful 234 00:16:31,000 --> 00:16:33,760 that my relatives 235 00:16:33,760 --> 00:16:36,240 cannot benefit at all 236 00:16:37,720 --> 00:16:43,240 That does make sense. It's just that 237 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:46,840 What? 238 00:16:47,160 --> 00:16:51,000 It's just that His Majesty may be having a hard time understanding it 239 00:16:53,280 --> 00:16:56,280 I'll leave this to you 240 00:16:56,320 --> 00:16:59,800 Find a way to persuade His Majesty no matter what 241 00:17:04,280 --> 00:17:10,000 Your Highness, there are so many people with higher positions 242 00:17:10,480 --> 00:17:13,560 who are more respected than me 243 00:17:14,320 --> 00:17:16,760 You should pick someone 244 00:17:16,800 --> 00:17:19,720 more powerful than me 245 00:17:21,560 --> 00:17:23,920 You are one of His Majesty's favorites 246 00:17:25,040 --> 00:17:28,080 He listens to everything you say 247 00:17:28,800 --> 00:17:32,000 But, Your Highness. There's something that you don't know 248 00:17:32,720 --> 00:17:35,320 Back then, I was bold 249 00:17:35,320 --> 00:17:38,400 when I said all kinds of things to His Majesty 250 00:17:38,880 --> 00:17:42,840 I had the death-free chance the Grand Empress Dowager granted me 251 00:17:44,320 --> 00:17:48,000 Now that she has passed away 252 00:17:48,840 --> 00:17:53,480 I'll have to behave myself 253 00:17:53,720 --> 00:17:57,640 How dare I say things that His Majesty doesn't like? 254 00:18:00,520 --> 00:18:03,360 If you can make this thing happen 255 00:18:04,280 --> 00:18:07,160 I'll give you a death-free chance 256 00:18:12,160 --> 00:18:15,840 Thank you, Your Highness, for your grace! 257 00:18:29,840 --> 00:18:31,680 What is it 258 00:18:31,720 --> 00:18:33,600 that could be so difficult for someone like you? 259 00:18:34,160 --> 00:18:36,680 If you can't come up with a solution, leave it aside for now 260 00:18:36,720 --> 00:18:38,400 Maybe you'll map out a plan 261 00:18:38,440 --> 00:18:40,640 in your dreams 262 00:18:43,360 --> 00:18:44,160 You are right 263 00:18:45,680 --> 00:18:48,960 I'll leave it aside and have a nice dream 264 00:18:53,720 --> 00:18:56,240 You are worrying about the imperial court business 265 00:18:56,280 --> 00:19:00,560 and I'm burning over what happened with my brother 266 00:19:04,520 --> 00:19:06,440 I wonder when can I 267 00:19:06,480 --> 00:19:10,920 live a carefree life 268 00:19:13,520 --> 00:19:15,400 Gu, you know what? 269 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:20,040 Hu is lucky to have a wife like that to keep him in line 270 00:19:20,640 --> 00:19:23,560 He won't be so bored every day 271 00:19:24,400 --> 00:19:26,800 and making up crappy songs 272 00:19:28,080 --> 00:19:30,200 Are you still resenting him? 273 00:19:30,640 --> 00:19:32,520 I'm not in the mood 274 00:19:32,840 --> 00:19:35,720 I'm already toasted 275 00:19:35,760 --> 00:19:37,200 for the battle between His Majesty and the Empress Dowager 276 00:19:37,880 --> 00:19:39,200 I'm so worried 277 00:19:39,200 --> 00:19:43,000 What can you do? Can you resign? 278 00:19:43,480 --> 00:19:47,200 Who are you? You are Dongfang Shuo, the smartest man alive 279 00:19:48,160 --> 00:19:51,440 Gu, don't call me that again 280 00:19:53,080 --> 00:19:54,440 You yelled toward the mountains 281 00:19:54,480 --> 00:19:57,040 every day when we were living in the countryside 282 00:19:58,120 --> 00:20:01,320 - What changed? - This is not the countryside anymore 283 00:20:01,440 --> 00:20:03,520 Madam. Master. His Majesty is her 284 00:20:04,120 --> 00:20:07,200 That darn emperor. Why is he here all of a sudden? 285 00:20:07,200 --> 00:20:09,720 Welcome, Your Majesty 286 00:20:11,080 --> 00:20:12,840 - Rise. - Thank you, Your Majesty 287 00:20:15,960 --> 00:20:17,000 Please take a seat, Your Majesty 288 00:20:18,160 --> 00:20:18,960 What are you waiting for? 289 00:20:19,240 --> 00:20:22,200 Go boil our best pre-rain tea for His Majesty 290 00:20:22,200 --> 00:20:24,440 - Yes, Master. - Go! 291 00:20:26,440 --> 00:20:28,720 Your Majesty, you 292 00:20:30,600 --> 00:20:35,000 Nothing. I just want to take a walk and relax 293 00:20:37,680 --> 00:20:39,360 If you don't mind 294 00:20:39,360 --> 00:20:42,200 we have a garden in the backyard 295 00:20:42,240 --> 00:20:45,480 Well, it's nothing compared to the imperial garden 296 00:20:46,280 --> 00:20:50,240 Shall we go take a walk there? 297 00:20:52,400 --> 00:20:55,920 Sure. Let's go check it out 298 00:20:56,600 --> 00:20:57,600 Your Majesty, this way 299 00:21:07,520 --> 00:21:08,560 Dongfang Shuo 300 00:21:09,000 --> 00:21:10,040 Let me ask you 301 00:21:11,720 --> 00:21:14,840 Did the Empress Dowager ask you to see her? 302 00:21:14,960 --> 00:21:17,640 You are wise, Your Majesty. You guessed it 303 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:22,880 Did she ask you to recommend Wang Xiu as the prime minister? 304 00:21:25,600 --> 00:21:30,040 - Your Majesty is like a god who knows everything. - Stop joking 305 00:21:32,120 --> 00:21:32,880 Did you agree? 306 00:21:34,240 --> 00:21:36,160 I cannot reject Her Highness 307 00:21:39,200 --> 00:21:41,920 What did she offer you? 308 00:21:42,360 --> 00:21:46,160 Your Majesty. Her Highness gave me a death-free chance 309 00:21:49,200 --> 00:21:54,680 How dare you, Dongfang Shuo. You got one from my grandma 310 00:21:55,480 --> 00:21:56,840 how the Empress Dowager! 311 00:21:58,080 --> 00:22:00,960 Do you think I wouldn't dare to kill you because of that? 312 00:22:01,200 --> 00:22:04,160 Please calm down, Your Majesty. That's not what I meant 313 00:22:04,800 --> 00:22:09,440 I'm not an ambitious man. I'm not afraid of anything but death 314 00:22:10,440 --> 00:22:14,400 Sure, the death-free chances mean nothing to you 315 00:22:14,960 --> 00:22:18,320 But for me, it's something that makes me feel safe 316 00:22:18,560 --> 00:22:20,240 I just want some type of guarantee 317 00:22:20,600 --> 00:22:21,400 But you've also promised me 318 00:22:22,160 --> 00:22:23,320 that Wang Xiu will not become the prime minister 319 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:26,560 You've promised the Empress Dowager the contrary. What's that about? 320 00:22:26,880 --> 00:22:30,080 Your Majesty, you are Her Highness's son 321 00:22:30,360 --> 00:22:33,960 - I have to try to calm the both of you down… - You asshole 322 00:22:35,240 --> 00:22:36,680 Can you lie to me like that? 323 00:22:37,800 --> 00:22:42,440 I put my foot in my mouth. I should have used “agreeing” instead 324 00:22:51,200 --> 00:22:52,960 It's not just about Wang Xiu now 325 00:22:53,320 --> 00:22:55,600 The Empress Dowager is trying to get a position 326 00:22:55,640 --> 00:22:58,040 for Yi Sheng and Jin Buhuan, those two clowns 327 00:22:58,960 --> 00:23:04,400 Your Majesty. Yi Sheng and Jin Buhuan are both your relatives 328 00:23:04,440 --> 00:23:07,920 It's not so out of line to give them positions 329 00:23:09,200 --> 00:23:12,040 But one of them is a butcher, another is a farmer 330 00:23:12,040 --> 00:23:13,760 Can they be officials? 331 00:23:13,800 --> 00:23:17,400 Are you saying that you don't want them to be officials? 332 00:23:17,400 --> 00:23:18,360 You think? 333 00:23:19,080 --> 00:23:20,200 That's easy 334 00:23:21,120 --> 00:23:22,400 Just ask them 335 00:23:22,440 --> 00:23:25,560 to refuse the nomination in front of Her Highness 336 00:23:31,760 --> 00:23:32,360 Dongfang Shuo 337 00:23:33,240 --> 00:23:35,240 Ever since I ascended the throne 338 00:23:35,280 --> 00:23:37,240 I've only seen people asking for positions 339 00:23:37,280 --> 00:23:39,520 and I never heard of anyone who would refuse a position 340 00:23:39,800 --> 00:23:43,360 Your Majesty, people are all different 341 00:23:43,400 --> 00:23:46,160 Maybe the two of them never wanted to be official 342 00:23:48,320 --> 00:23:48,920 What are you talking about? 343 00:23:48,960 --> 00:23:53,840 Your Majesty, did you forget that I'm also a fortune-teller? 344 00:23:56,800 --> 00:24:01,400 Fine. If you can get them to resign voluntarily 345 00:24:01,400 --> 00:24:03,560 I'll reward you with 100 tales of gold 346 00:24:03,960 --> 00:24:05,400 - Thank you, Your Majesty. - Don't thank me just yet 347 00:24:06,640 --> 00:24:09,040 What if you are wrong? 348 00:24:11,960 --> 00:24:14,240 Your Majesty can punish me with one month of salary 349 00:24:14,240 --> 00:24:17,920 No, a year 350 00:24:19,200 --> 00:24:21,560 - 12 months? - It's a deal 351 00:24:27,760 --> 00:24:28,760 - Has His Majesty left? - Yes 352 00:24:29,880 --> 00:24:31,880 What could have possibly brought him here? 353 00:24:33,200 --> 00:24:35,960 His Majesty needs me for everything 354 00:24:36,560 --> 00:24:40,560 It's just like what you said. Dongfang Shuo is the smartest man alive 355 00:24:41,000 --> 00:24:42,640 Stop joking. Tell me 356 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:44,920 Madam. Master. Jin Buhuan is here 357 00:24:46,040 --> 00:24:49,080 - Is this a special day? - He came just in time 358 00:24:49,680 --> 00:24:51,440 - Go invite him in. Wait. - All right 359 00:24:52,840 --> 00:24:55,320 Stall him on his way in 360 00:24:55,480 --> 00:24:57,400 - And then, you should leave. - Understood, Master 361 00:25:01,240 --> 00:25:04,240 Honey, I need a favor 362 00:25:04,720 --> 00:25:05,720 What is it? 363 00:25:07,160 --> 00:25:09,880 Help me earn 100 tales of god 364 00:25:11,480 --> 00:25:12,680 Here. Mr. Jin. This way 365 00:25:15,320 --> 00:25:16,800 Take care, Mr. Jin 366 00:25:22,040 --> 00:25:24,280 Mr, Jin, wait here for a moment 367 00:25:24,320 --> 00:25:25,160 Master will be here soon 368 00:25:25,440 --> 00:25:26,600 I have to go deal with something ow 369 00:25:27,160 --> 00:25:28,960 - Go. - All right 370 00:25:30,160 --> 00:25:33,040 Mr. Jin, help me! 371 00:25:33,480 --> 00:25:35,960 You black sheep! I'm gonna teach you a good lesson today! 372 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:38,600 What? Are you a beast? 373 00:25:38,720 --> 00:25:42,320 - Move! I'm going to break his leg today! - Help! 374 00:25:44,680 --> 00:25:47,840 You unruly woman. Try that again 375 00:25:47,880 --> 00:25:50,240 and I'll kill you! 376 00:25:50,560 --> 00:25:51,560 Mr. Jin! 377 00:25:55,400 --> 00:25:56,760 Thank you for saving my life 378 00:25:57,280 --> 00:26:00,280 Don't be afraid. Go change, and I'll take you out for a drink 379 00:26:01,240 --> 00:26:02,280 Stay here 380 00:26:03,600 --> 00:26:05,400 That darn woman! 381 00:26:10,600 --> 00:26:15,440 Mr. Jin, if it weren't for you today, I wouldn't have ended up well 382 00:26:17,040 --> 00:26:20,760 Dongfang Shuo, you are a man! 383 00:26:21,160 --> 00:26:22,600 Why are you so afraid of your wife? 384 00:26:24,800 --> 00:26:29,680 You have no idea. People like me are all afraid of their wives 385 00:26:29,880 --> 00:26:30,440 I'm not afraid of mine 386 00:26:32,200 --> 00:26:36,240 You don't? Wouldn't your wife beat you? 387 00:26:36,560 --> 00:26:40,000 She beats me? She should feel lucky if I'm not rough with her 388 00:26:41,600 --> 00:26:42,320 Really? 389 00:26:42,520 --> 00:26:45,760 Few men from our village have never beaten their wives 390 00:26:46,200 --> 00:26:48,800 I didn't hit her that much 391 00:26:50,120 --> 00:26:53,680 Mr. Jin, your wife is His Majesty's cousin 392 00:26:54,800 --> 00:26:57,800 Her most important identity is my wife 393 00:26:59,560 --> 00:27:01,880 If I don't hit her for a while 394 00:27:01,920 --> 00:27:05,520 she'll feel itchy all over. She'll feel uncomfortable 395 00:27:07,760 --> 00:27:10,080 I really even commoners like you 396 00:27:11,080 --> 00:27:14,840 Unlike officials like us. We have no choice 397 00:27:15,720 --> 00:27:17,880 I just don't understand 398 00:27:18,720 --> 00:27:23,160 - Why would one fear his wife after becoming an official? - Sure! 399 00:27:24,240 --> 00:27:27,600 Think about it. Do you think His Majesty would fear his wife? 400 00:27:28,240 --> 00:27:32,440 He's the most powerful man. I don't think so 401 00:27:32,800 --> 00:27:34,400 That's right 402 00:27:35,040 --> 00:27:37,120 His Majesty doesn't fear his wife 403 00:27:37,760 --> 00:27:39,600 Because he doesn't 404 00:27:39,640 --> 00:27:41,440 so he requires all people who serve him 405 00:27:41,480 --> 00:27:43,640 - to be afraid of their wives. - Why? 406 00:27:44,360 --> 00:27:46,080 If the officials are not afraid of wives 407 00:27:46,880 --> 00:27:49,320 won't they be on the same level as His Majesty? 408 00:27:50,160 --> 00:27:53,640 If you want to be the same as His Majesty, what does that mean? 409 00:27:55,360 --> 00:27:56,200 Means me want to be an emperor 410 00:27:56,760 --> 00:27:57,840 You are more than you let on 411 00:27:58,480 --> 00:28:03,000 Rebelling for wanting to be an emperor is a capital offense 412 00:28:03,640 --> 00:28:05,680 So, all officials must fear their wives 413 00:28:06,440 --> 00:28:09,640 Otherwise, if His Majesty learns you are not afraid of your wife 414 00:28:09,680 --> 00:28:12,400 he would cut your head off without asking any questions 415 00:28:13,320 --> 00:28:14,880 Oh, my god! 416 00:28:16,080 --> 00:28:18,200 You are lucky that you are not an official 417 00:28:19,040 --> 00:28:22,160 That's why you are so lucky that you can beat your wife 418 00:28:25,280 --> 00:28:30,280 The other day, Duke Want told me that I would get a position as well 419 00:28:30,600 --> 00:28:32,520 Oh no! 420 00:28:32,960 --> 00:28:35,880 His Majesty must know that you hit your wife frequently 421 00:28:35,880 --> 00:28:38,720 Wouldn't you be offending His Majesty? 422 00:28:38,760 --> 00:28:41,280 That's why he's giving you a position first 423 00:28:41,320 --> 00:28:42,320 to gain power over you 424 00:28:42,360 --> 00:28:44,520 If you dare to hit your wife again 425 00:28:44,520 --> 00:28:47,440 you will lose your head! 426 00:28:52,560 --> 00:28:53,200 Is that real? 427 00:28:53,720 --> 00:28:58,120 Besides, you need to be prepared for certain positions 428 00:28:58,760 --> 00:28:59,800 Prepare what? 429 00:29:00,600 --> 00:29:01,400 Smell it 430 00:29:02,400 --> 00:29:06,600 You reek of pork all over. How can you show up like that? 431 00:29:07,640 --> 00:29:09,520 Wouldn't you be offending all the other ministers? 432 00:29:09,920 --> 00:29:11,000 Go to hell! 433 00:29:11,880 --> 00:29:14,960 I've been butchering pigs for decades. I like this smell 434 00:29:15,360 --> 00:29:17,520 I can't live without it 435 00:29:17,840 --> 00:29:21,880 Mr. Jin. You have to live as regulated as an official 436 00:29:22,240 --> 00:29:26,040 The pork smell is in my bones now 437 00:29:26,120 --> 00:29:27,440 I can never wash it off 438 00:29:29,720 --> 00:29:33,120 You won't wash it off. If you won't 439 00:29:33,120 --> 00:29:34,000 they will hate you 440 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:36,440 and try to pick on you 441 00:29:36,440 --> 00:29:37,800 You'll not be comfortable as an official 442 00:29:39,400 --> 00:29:42,760 The heck with the official. I don't want to be one 443 00:29:54,680 --> 00:29:56,440 Isn't this Lord Dongfang? 444 00:29:57,480 --> 00:29:58,360 Why are you kneeling here? 445 00:29:59,160 --> 00:30:01,120 Aren't you worried that you may get sunburn? 446 00:30:04,120 --> 00:30:06,480 Lord Dongfang, you 447 00:30:11,440 --> 00:30:12,640 Mr. Yi, it's you 448 00:30:13,600 --> 00:30:16,040 It is me. What happened to you? 449 00:30:16,640 --> 00:30:19,400 I'm thirsty. I want water 450 00:30:22,040 --> 00:30:24,680 Where am I supposed to get you water? Wait! 451 00:30:31,320 --> 00:30:34,000 My lord, here. Have a cucumber to quench your thirst 452 00:30:41,600 --> 00:30:42,760 Are you that thirsty? 453 00:30:49,080 --> 00:30:53,760 My lord, what are you doing here? 454 00:30:57,640 --> 00:30:58,800 Practice the kung fu of kneeling 455 00:31:01,280 --> 00:31:02,120 The kung fu of kneeling? 456 00:31:03,640 --> 00:31:04,320 Yeah 457 00:31:05,640 --> 00:31:08,120 Mr. Yi. It's not easy to be an official 458 00:31:09,480 --> 00:31:10,840 Take kneeling for example 459 00:31:11,320 --> 00:31:13,120 We need to kneel for countless times every day 460 00:31:14,520 --> 00:31:15,800 When His Majesty is not happy 461 00:31:16,440 --> 00:31:19,000 you may need to kneel for three whole days 462 00:31:19,720 --> 00:31:21,640 If you don't practice the kung fu of kneeling 463 00:31:21,680 --> 00:31:23,080 you will die when being punished 464 00:31:25,040 --> 00:31:30,040 Yeah. I have to kneel so many times every time I see the Queen Dowager 465 00:31:30,480 --> 00:31:33,240 My knees hurt for a long time after I got home 466 00:31:33,640 --> 00:31:35,320 People like you who need to kneel dozens of times a day 467 00:31:35,360 --> 00:31:36,920 is like living in hell 468 00:31:37,360 --> 00:31:38,640 Let me put it this way, Mr. Yi 469 00:31:39,200 --> 00:31:40,760 Once you become an official 470 00:31:41,240 --> 00:31:45,240 you'll suffer for the rest of your life 471 00:31:45,800 --> 00:31:47,400 There's no end to it 472 00:31:48,440 --> 00:31:49,120 Lord Dongfang 473 00:31:50,160 --> 00:31:53,360 I don't get it. If being an official is so intolerable 474 00:31:53,400 --> 00:31:55,760 why would so many people fight for a position in the imperial court 475 00:31:55,800 --> 00:31:56,960 with everything they've got every year? 476 00:31:58,520 --> 00:32:01,840 It's not like they want to fight for a position 477 00:32:02,800 --> 00:32:05,600 Some officials 478 00:32:05,640 --> 00:32:07,440 are not so good at kneeling 479 00:32:08,040 --> 00:32:10,400 so they died over kneeling 480 00:32:10,880 --> 00:32:11,880 So, His Majesty 481 00:32:11,880 --> 00:32:15,040 would recruit a lot of people to fill in 482 00:32:15,760 --> 00:32:18,560 The unfortunate newcomers knew nothing 483 00:32:19,080 --> 00:32:20,680 They thought it was a good thing 484 00:32:20,720 --> 00:32:25,080 They'll meet the same ending, that is kneeling to death 485 00:32:27,160 --> 00:32:31,920 So, officials will all die from kneeling 486 00:32:43,120 --> 00:32:46,280 Respect to Your Highness and Your Majesty 487 00:32:47,080 --> 00:32:49,280 Please rise. Come on, sit here 488 00:32:51,400 --> 00:32:52,040 Yi Sheng 489 00:32:54,520 --> 00:32:56,520 stand up to talk with us 490 00:33:00,560 --> 00:33:04,320 You've suffered a lot to raise my girl 491 00:33:04,840 --> 00:33:06,840 It's time for you to enjoy your life 492 00:33:07,600 --> 00:33:12,080 I asked you to come here so that His Majesty can give you a position 493 00:33:15,640 --> 00:33:16,800 Your Highness, please spare me! 494 00:33:18,680 --> 00:33:19,480 What are you doing? 495 00:33:21,280 --> 00:33:22,240 I don't want to be an official 496 00:33:23,240 --> 00:33:23,840 Why? 497 00:33:25,600 --> 00:33:26,400 Mother 498 00:33:27,160 --> 00:33:28,200 Mother 499 00:33:29,240 --> 00:33:34,000 since Uncle doesn't want to be an official, let's not force him 500 00:33:35,200 --> 00:33:36,440 Stand up! 501 00:33:39,920 --> 00:33:43,400 How stupid are you? If you don't want a position, what do you want? 502 00:33:44,760 --> 00:33:47,920 - I… - Uncle, don't rush yourself. Take your time 503 00:33:48,960 --> 00:33:52,440 I want some land 504 00:33:55,760 --> 00:33:58,280 All right. I will issue the edict right away 505 00:33:58,280 --> 00:34:02,240 and give you a manor for you to grow vegetables 506 00:34:02,640 --> 00:34:05,120 Long may Your Majesty reign! 507 00:34:11,960 --> 00:34:12,840 Mr. Jin! 508 00:34:13,960 --> 00:34:16,680 Do you like this manor? Is it big enough for you? 509 00:34:17,000 --> 00:34:19,200 I like it very much 510 00:34:19,680 --> 00:34:22,440 It is good. But there's one thing 511 00:34:23,120 --> 00:34:26,920 How come a manor like this has no pigsty? 512 00:34:29,960 --> 00:34:31,520 Mr. Jin, that's easy 513 00:34:31,920 --> 00:34:34,160 What do you think if we build one here? 514 00:34:34,200 --> 00:34:37,000 And if you like it, we can build another one here 515 00:34:37,040 --> 00:34:39,320 You will have at least two top-notch pigsties here 516 00:34:40,040 --> 00:34:41,480 That's great! 517 00:34:42,120 --> 00:34:45,920 I can raise at least 50 pigs here 518 00:34:47,120 --> 00:34:49,080 You fool. What are you talking about with Lord Dongfang? 519 00:34:49,440 --> 00:34:50,080 What pig? 520 00:34:50,920 --> 00:34:52,400 Madam, Mr. Jin said 521 00:34:52,440 --> 00:34:55,640 that he wants to make one pigsty here, and one there 522 00:34:55,960 --> 00:34:58,680 Two pigsties for 50 pigs 523 00:34:59,080 --> 00:35:02,680 Pigsty? Who said that we are building a pigsty here? 524 00:35:03,560 --> 00:35:04,800 I said it. What? 525 00:35:05,320 --> 00:35:07,720 You hillbilly. No pigs in my yard 526 00:35:09,800 --> 00:35:13,280 I am a hillbilly, and I'm raising pigs in this yard 527 00:35:13,640 --> 00:35:15,320 Do that and I'll throw you out 528 00:35:15,760 --> 00:35:16,720 You throw me out? 529 00:35:17,040 --> 00:35:19,240 I'll kill you 530 00:35:19,240 --> 00:35:21,200 Mr. Jin, don't 531 00:35:21,240 --> 00:35:22,400 I'll beat you to death, so what? 532 00:35:22,640 --> 00:35:24,720 Kill you, and I still have 50 pigs 533 00:35:24,720 --> 00:35:25,480 Why should I be afraid? 534 00:35:25,520 --> 00:35:28,160 - I'm hitting you no matter what! - Mr. Jin! 535 00:35:35,520 --> 00:35:41,240 How dare you! I'm the Madam Xiuzhu, and you dare to hit me? 536 00:35:42,400 --> 00:35:43,280 Get him! 537 00:35:44,800 --> 00:35:46,600 - Madam, please calm down! - You damned witch! 538 00:35:46,600 --> 00:35:48,440 How dare you ask someone to beat your husband? 539 00:35:48,480 --> 00:35:49,920 I'm going to kill you today 540 00:35:50,320 --> 00:35:53,520 Get the weapon and hit him in his asses hard! 541 00:35:54,040 --> 00:35:56,000 Madam Xiuzhu, calm down. Mr. Jin 542 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,720 This is your wife 543 00:35:57,760 --> 00:36:00,480 Just take a step back and say something nice 544 00:36:00,520 --> 00:36:02,920 - No! - What are you waiting for? Hit him! 545 00:36:04,480 --> 00:36:05,320 Do it! 546 00:36:05,360 --> 00:36:09,000 Hail the Empress Dowager! 547 00:36:11,280 --> 00:36:13,320 Respect to Your Highness 548 00:36:14,040 --> 00:36:16,600 - Rise and talk. - Thank you, Your Highness 549 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,760 What's with the fuss? 550 00:36:21,080 --> 00:36:22,600 Mom, he hit me! 551 00:36:24,120 --> 00:36:26,600 You bad seed! How dare you hit my daughter? 552 00:36:27,160 --> 00:36:30,200 Your Highness. She's your niece 553 00:36:31,840 --> 00:36:32,720 How dare you hit my niece? 554 00:36:33,120 --> 00:36:37,000 My wife is like my donkey. I can hit her and push her however I want 555 00:36:37,640 --> 00:36:41,000 You dog, how dare you talk to my mother like that? Hit him again! 556 00:36:41,080 --> 00:36:43,720 You witch, when I'm healed 557 00:36:43,720 --> 00:36:45,680 the first thing I will do is skinning you 558 00:36:45,680 --> 00:36:46,680 Leave him! 559 00:36:51,800 --> 00:36:53,080 What happened? 560 00:36:54,520 --> 00:36:58,040 Your Highness. Jin Buhuan wants to build 561 00:36:58,040 --> 00:37:01,560 two pigsties in the yard. One here, and one here 562 00:37:01,960 --> 00:37:03,360 Madam Xiuzhu won't allow it 563 00:37:03,400 --> 00:37:06,000 So, they had a fight 564 00:37:06,600 --> 00:37:10,120 Jin Buhuan, you are about to be an official soon 565 00:37:10,160 --> 00:37:13,400 How can you be thinking about pigs all day long? 566 00:37:13,720 --> 00:37:17,120 I won't be an official. I won't be able to hit my wife as I want 567 00:37:17,960 --> 00:37:21,640 I'm going to build pigsties here, here, and there 568 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:25,960 Shut up! Even if you are not an official, you can't raise pigs here! 569 00:37:26,360 --> 00:37:28,720 I want to, and I'm going to 570 00:37:29,280 --> 00:37:31,400 Mother, he still has the nerve to talk back to you 571 00:37:31,640 --> 00:37:33,160 I'll ask the guards to smash his ass! 572 00:37:33,840 --> 00:37:36,160 Madam Xiuzhu, Your Highness. Please calm down 573 00:37:37,360 --> 00:37:40,240 Jin Buhuan has been feeding pigs for decades now 574 00:37:40,840 --> 00:37:44,080 He has developed a strong affection for pigs 575 00:37:44,880 --> 00:37:46,560 If we ask him to stop raising pigs all of a sudden 576 00:37:46,560 --> 00:37:49,520 he would lose his emotional support 577 00:37:49,520 --> 00:37:54,000 It's hard for him to get used to this life all of a sudden 578 00:37:56,040 --> 00:38:00,120 Raising pigs in a descent official's manor 579 00:38:03,320 --> 00:38:06,160 I don't even know what to say now! 580 00:38:06,600 --> 00:38:10,640 Your Highness, Jin Buhuan is 581 00:38:10,680 --> 00:38:13,480 as stubborn as a bull 582 00:38:17,160 --> 00:38:20,440 Yi Sheng, talk to Jin Buhuan 583 00:38:23,760 --> 00:38:27,680 Jin Buhuan, just listen to Her Highness 584 00:38:27,680 --> 00:38:31,280 Don't raise pigs here. His Majesty gave me a huge garden 585 00:38:31,320 --> 00:38:35,840 Come with me. I'll grow vegetables, and you can raise pigs. 586 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:39,920 Okay. I'll go raise pigs. I'll be raising pigs my whole life! 587 00:38:41,240 --> 00:38:44,240 Fine. Get lost, all of you! 588 00:38:44,880 --> 00:38:48,000 Go grow vegetables and feed pigs! 589 00:38:49,120 --> 00:38:51,120 I'll never ask about you again! 590 00:39:08,960 --> 00:39:11,880 Dongfang Shuo, what did you do 591 00:39:11,920 --> 00:39:13,960 to make those two clowns refuse their positions? 592 00:39:15,080 --> 00:39:16,880 Your Majesty, you are wronging me 593 00:39:17,320 --> 00:39:20,160 That's their idea. I have nothing to do with it 594 00:39:22,080 --> 00:39:25,200 I just saw it when I was reading their fortune 595 00:39:26,600 --> 00:39:27,920 You are playing dumb 596 00:39:28,760 --> 00:39:33,560 Are you still paying me the 100 tales gold bet? 597 00:39:36,240 --> 00:39:41,040 - Dongfang Shuo, fine. Yi! - At your service 598 00:39:41,520 --> 00:39:44,720 Ask the imperial finance to pay 100 tales gold to Dongfang Shuo 599 00:39:44,800 --> 00:39:46,880 Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace 600 00:39:51,960 --> 00:39:55,680 Yi Sheng and Jin Buhuan are so disappointing 601 00:39:56,840 --> 00:39:57,800 It's hard for me to accept this 602 00:39:58,080 --> 00:40:02,000 That's why I never mentioned them 603 00:40:02,280 --> 00:40:05,080 I knew they were just two losers 604 00:40:05,520 --> 00:40:09,920 You are the only one of my relatives who are doing well 605 00:40:10,960 --> 00:40:13,000 Don't fail me 606 00:40:13,400 --> 00:40:16,280 I'm honored to serve you 607 00:40:16,880 --> 00:40:20,000 Your status means everything to me 608 00:40:20,040 --> 00:40:23,000 I will never fail you 609 00:40:25,000 --> 00:40:30,080 That's why I've thought it through. I will make you 610 00:40:30,120 --> 00:40:35,000 the prime minister even if it's just to make me look good 611 00:40:35,520 --> 00:40:38,840 Or people will laugh at me 612 00:40:38,880 --> 00:40:41,320 for coming from a family of idiots44370

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