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♪The falling snow♪
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♪Is bitter cold♪
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♪My sigh♪
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♪Misted the path in front of me♪
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♪The moonlight knows my intention♪
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♪I just want to make a place
for me in your heart♪
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♪I laugh and I cry♪
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♪Quietly building a pond in my heart♪
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♪I accept all the gifts from sorrow♪
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♪I can't let down my regrets♪
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♪I won't admit defeat♪
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♪I slowly chew on
the bitterness of life♪
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♪The fragrance remains the same
after the bleak winter♪
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♪Awaiting spring to color
the way back home♪
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[The Double]
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[Episode 8]
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I'm in a good mood today.
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So I'll join you for a while.
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Mr. Li, what are you looking at?
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Duke Su, please enjoy your tea.
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Both of us
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shall take our leave first.
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So is it still your treat?
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Please enjoy,
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Duke Su.
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He's just a dog running errands
for the Emperor.
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What's there to be cocky of?
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Let it go. No need to provoke him.
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You can bear this insult. But I can't.
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I said, don't provoke him.
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My Lord, can I really order anything?
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Go ahead.
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All right.
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I thought the Ye family
of Luyang is rich.
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You bought your way
into the Imperial Academy.
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This painting of mine
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is the former dynasty's artist,
Li Zhaodao's original work,
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titled "Pine Shade".
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It is priceless and invaluable.
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Everyone, take a look.
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He indeed damaged this painting.
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You bully others with your power
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and completely being unreasonable.
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I happen to be in a great mood today.
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[Meng Hongjin]
If you compensate me 3,000 gold liang,
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I won't pursue this matter.
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You're trying to extort me.
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Who's that?
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Ye Shijie,
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the eldest son of the Ye family
from Luyang.
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That means he's Second Lady Jiang's
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maternal older cousin.
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Correct.
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I guess we've interrupted
the Li brothers from watching the show,
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I'm reporting you
to the authorities today.
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Take him away!
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What are you doing? Stop!
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Don't touch me!
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Wait!
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- Make way, please.
- Jiang Li.
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Jiang Li.
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What?
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Don't go.
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Hold this.
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So Second Lady Jiang,
are you here to join the fuss?
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Lady Meng,
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can I borrow this painting?
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Let me take a look at it.
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Oh, let me see it.
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[Spring of the First Year of Tianbao,
by Li Zhaodao]
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Master Li's ink artwork
is indeed valuable.
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The value lies in its artistic charm.
So it's priceless and rare.
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But
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this painting is an imitation.
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What nonsense are you spouting?
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It's really an imitation.
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Take a look
at this silk fabric for painting.
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In the previous dynasty,
they only produced silk cloth
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that was coarse and thin.
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But the silk fabric of this painting
is pristine and delicate.
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This is clearly double silk.
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So Master Li of the former dynasty
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couldn't have used double silk
of this dynasty.
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[Spring of the First Year of Tianbao
by Li Zhaodao] This seal is also fake.
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The former dynasty
seldom used stone-carved seals.
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If it were a seal
from the former dynasty,
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it would have the unique marks
of the seals from that time.
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The ends of each stroke
in the seal script
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would be slightly thicker
than the original stroke,
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and the color would be lighter,
appearing yellowish.
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But the ends of the strokes
in the seal on this ink artwork
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are all smooth,
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and the color is reddish,
which is obviously not right.
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She has a point.
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It was an imitation?
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That's right. The color isn't right.
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It's red.
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So the color is off.
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Give me back the painting.
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Forget it. I won't pursue
this matter anymore.
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Whether you are talking nonsense
or I was deceived,
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I'll find out the truth myself.
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But even if this is an imitation,
it has its own value.
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You damaged my painting.
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I'll let this matter go
after you pay me five gold liang.
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Never.
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If it weren't
for Second Lady Jiang today,
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I would have fallen for your trick.
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Ye Shijie, stop spouting nonsense.
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When did I try to trick you
out of money?
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Still denying, huh?
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Come with me and dispute at the yamen.
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Ye Shijie, you better don't...
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Mr. Ye,
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this is probably a misunderstanding.
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Lady Meng has also been deceived,
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which is already unfortunate for her.
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How about...
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Second Lady Jiang,
you don't need to help her.
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She tried to deceive me today.
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If she doesn't face consequences,
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she will deceive more people
in the future.
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Today, I'm not fighting for myself.
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I'm upholding a sense of justice.
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Justice?
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Everyone, take a look.
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It was Ye Shijie
who spoke disrespectfully to me
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and made unfounded speculations.
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- No, it was you.
- No, he didn't.
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- She tried to ruin his reputation.
- Ruin my reputation.
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You were the one trying
to tarnish his reputation
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and making a ruckus here.
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Now you're acting
like you're innocent here.
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I...
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I can't live anymore.
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I don't want to live anymore.
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All right. That's enough.
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Lady Meng,
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you can't live for this reason?
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[Ma family]
There are more grievances in the future.
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Won't that mean you have
to die a hundred times?
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He is also at fault.
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Mr. Ye,
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you don't show compassion toward a lady.
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All you care about is only thinking
about how to free yourself.
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That's not the conduct of a gentleman.
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Jiang Jingrui,
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give me the money.
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[Ma's Restaurant]
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I've bought this painting.
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Take it and tear it up
to vent your anger.
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So no one gets tricked after this.
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Here.
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Who wants your money?
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I'll just give this painting to you all.
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Let's go!
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What a busybody.
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Who are you calling a busybody?
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Li arguing with someone
on the street and seeking attention.
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She completely lacks the manners
of a Jiang family woman.
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I think
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Second Lady Jiang is quite courageous.
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Ruoyao,
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how about we consider teaming up
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with Second Lady Jiang?
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After all, she's also
from your Jiang family.
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What do you think?
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You can team up with whoever you want.
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Ruoyao.
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Mr. Zhou, see you.
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I told you earlier
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that your plan is too childish
and won't work.
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If it weren't for Jiang Li,
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I would have my hands on Ye Shijie.
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When the time comes,
I'll offer him some help.
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He will only be grateful to me.
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Li Lian,
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they are relatives by marriage.
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If you don't come up with a plan soon,
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Father will really get angry.
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I understand.
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Don't get yourself involved
in matters like this in the future.
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That Meng Hongjin is the daughter
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of General Xuanwei, Meng Youde.
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When she gets angry,
she even dares to bite a dog.
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Why didn't you say earlier?
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You've already done him
such a huge favor.
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You should discuss
the Entry Exam with him.
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No rush.
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We're running out of time here.
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Fine. Let's see
when you start getting anxious.
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Carry this box for me.
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Second Lady Jiang,
His Lordship wants to buy you tea.
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Duke Su?
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Did she commit some crime again?
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Mr. Jiang, we're just inviting her
for some tea.
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Oh, tea.
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Then I'll go with her.
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Mr. Jiang.
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His Lordship only invites
Second Lady Jiang.
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There's nothing Duke Su
and I can talk about.
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We shall take our leave then.
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Excuse us.
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We'll take this way.
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This way, then.
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Jiang...
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It's fine.
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Listen. I have a bad temper.
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- Jiang Jingrui.
- Hey, buddy.
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Here's some money.
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Ouch!
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I'll go now.
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[Awakening Stone. Drunken Moon]
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Duke Su, what matters do I owe again?
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You're the second person
who asked that question today.
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Please have some tea.
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I dare not.
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I thought I was brought here
to be interrogated.
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Don't be so angry,
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Li.
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Duke Su,
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the name "Li" was given by an elder.
[*Also a cat breed]
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We're not close enough
for you to address me as such.
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When a cat is caught by the tail,
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it looks just like you do now.
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I've had my tea.
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So I'll take my leave.
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[Awakening Stone. Drunken Moon]
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Duke Su, what's the meaning of this?
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Why did you stand up
for Ye Shijie earlier?
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Ye Shijie is my cousin.
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I can't ignore him when he's in trouble.
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I heard this year's exam requires students
from two schools to team up.
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Did you set your eyes on him?
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Yes. Is that a problem?
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Shen Yurong is in charge of the exam
by imperial decree.
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Do you think
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you can pass under his watch?
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If I can't pass,
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are you going
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to accuse him
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of favoritism and corruption for me?
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Smart enough.
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Second Lady Jiang,
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I heard a story before.
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It's pretty interesting.
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How about I tell you about it?
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It's called,
"Duke Huang of the East Sea".
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Duke Huang from the East Sea
gained divine power in his youth.
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He went up the mountains
taming wild beasts and admired by many.
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He thought he was unrivaled.
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Later, a big white tiger appeared
in the East Sea.
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Duke Huang went to subdue it
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but was killed instead.
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Have you heard this story?
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Duke Su, are you trying to remind me
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that the people I face now
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are just young snakes and weak tigers,
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luckily subdued by me?
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If I encounter a real fierce tiger
in the future,
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I won't escape death either.
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Second Lady Jiang,
I rarely read people's fortunes.
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But I'll make an exception today.
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The path you're on
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has a fierce tiger ahead
and a cliff behind.
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I advise you to pause
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and think carefully
before moving forward.
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Who is the real fierce tiger?
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You will find out in time.
270
00:13:54,180 --> 00:13:54,900
Li,
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I have no choice.
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If she wants,
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she could crush us like ants.
274
00:14:02,940 --> 00:14:05,700
Duke Su, you've been an official
for many years.
275
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Have you ever killed a tiger?
276
00:14:07,780 --> 00:14:09,220
What were you thinking
when you killed it?
277
00:14:10,460 --> 00:14:13,460
When I raise my blade and bring it down,
I think of nothing.
278
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I think of nothing but seeking justice.
279
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Justice?
280
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It's ugly.
281
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Try to make do with it.
282
00:14:29,860 --> 00:14:31,100
What does my business
have to do with you?
283
00:14:31,580 --> 00:14:32,980
Maybe in the future,
284
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our paths will converge.
285
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Second Lady Jiang
286
00:15:08,220 --> 00:15:10,180
stomped on the snack you gave her.
287
00:15:19,140 --> 00:15:19,900
Well stomped.
288
00:15:21,900 --> 00:15:23,300
If you want to enjoy the show,
289
00:15:24,700 --> 00:15:26,100
you must first support the actors.
290
00:15:34,580 --> 00:15:35,180
Tong.
291
00:15:37,380 --> 00:15:37,980
Tong?
292
00:15:38,580 --> 00:15:39,180
Li.
293
00:15:40,460 --> 00:15:42,580
Li, why are you back so late?
294
00:15:42,860 --> 00:15:44,900
Something happened after school.
295
00:15:45,140 --> 00:15:46,220
I got into a conflict.
296
00:15:46,620 --> 00:15:48,380
It will probably reach home soon.
297
00:15:48,860 --> 00:15:49,740
We must make the preparations.
298
00:15:57,780 --> 00:15:59,620
My Lady, I have a message
from Old Madam.
299
00:15:59,620 --> 00:16:00,860
She wants you to go to Wanfeng Hall.
300
00:16:03,620 --> 00:16:06,660
[Wanfeng Hall. Humble Underneath]
301
00:16:06,860 --> 00:16:07,700
You're the mother,
302
00:16:08,300 --> 00:16:10,900
you can just handle it yourself.
303
00:16:11,860 --> 00:16:13,660
Why drag me into this?
304
00:16:14,020 --> 00:16:15,100
In the past, I always thought
305
00:16:15,100 --> 00:16:17,580
Li should learn proper manners
before attending the School of Integrity.
306
00:16:17,900 --> 00:16:19,220
Li knows this.
307
00:16:19,740 --> 00:16:22,140
But I'm worried
she might not accept it willingly
308
00:16:22,900 --> 00:16:24,620
if I were to handle this matter.
309
00:16:25,260 --> 00:16:28,020
Old Madam, she listens to you.
310
00:16:28,500 --> 00:16:31,660
I hope you can teach her
our family rules and traditions well.
311
00:16:35,180 --> 00:16:36,340
Second Lady is here.
312
00:16:38,500 --> 00:16:39,980
Greetings, Grandmother.
313
00:16:40,780 --> 00:16:41,620
Greetings, Mother.
314
00:16:42,660 --> 00:16:44,980
Li, Yu'er said
315
00:16:45,260 --> 00:16:48,020
you had a dispute with Lady Meng
in public today.
316
00:16:48,340 --> 00:16:49,300
Is that true?
317
00:16:50,020 --> 00:16:50,980
Yes, it is true.
318
00:16:51,300 --> 00:16:55,500
Do you know that Lady Meng's
father is General Xuanwei?
319
00:16:55,980 --> 00:16:56,700
Yes, I know.
320
00:16:56,940 --> 00:16:57,940
If you know,
321
00:16:58,180 --> 00:16:59,980
why did you still confront her?
322
00:17:00,060 --> 00:17:03,140
Your actions will put your father
in a difficult position.
323
00:17:03,300 --> 00:17:04,060
Mother,
324
00:17:04,580 --> 00:17:05,660
I don't know how this matter
325
00:17:05,660 --> 00:17:06,860
had anything to do with Father.
326
00:17:07,260 --> 00:17:08,620
Li, you may not know this.
327
00:17:08,820 --> 00:17:11,700
General Xuanwei and Chancellor Li
have a close relationship.
328
00:17:12,540 --> 00:17:14,380
Although they don't seem
to interact much on the surface,
329
00:17:14,940 --> 00:17:17,380
they have deep connections.
330
00:17:18,300 --> 00:17:19,460
In court,
331
00:17:19,460 --> 00:17:21,820
Chancellor Li and your father
often have differing opinions.
332
00:17:22,420 --> 00:17:24,420
Your actions have now escalated
333
00:17:24,500 --> 00:17:26,100
the tension between them.
334
00:17:26,860 --> 00:17:27,860
Chancellor Li?
335
00:17:28,940 --> 00:17:30,300
Who is the real fierce tiger?
336
00:17:31,020 --> 00:17:32,460
You will find out in time.
337
00:17:33,140 --> 00:17:35,740
Our Jiang family has always
had strict family rules.
338
00:17:36,060 --> 00:17:38,780
The most important rule
is not to stir up trouble.
339
00:17:39,180 --> 00:17:40,460
That doesn't mean
340
00:17:40,660 --> 00:17:42,180
our children should hide
341
00:17:42,180 --> 00:17:43,900
when they make mistakes or face issues.
342
00:17:44,340 --> 00:17:47,460
But in the capital,
the officialdom is complex
343
00:17:47,620 --> 00:17:48,780
and people are complicated.
344
00:17:49,140 --> 00:17:52,100
Your father has a hard time
navigating around it.
345
00:17:52,580 --> 00:17:57,140
Li, you were reckless this time.
346
00:17:59,540 --> 00:18:00,540
Grandmother, please calm down.
347
00:18:00,620 --> 00:18:02,700
It was also my fault
for not keeping an eye on Li.
348
00:18:03,100 --> 00:18:04,700
She is straightforward
349
00:18:04,900 --> 00:18:06,700
and may clash with other students.
350
00:18:07,180 --> 00:18:09,700
I'll make sure to step in
and stop her next time.
351
00:18:09,700 --> 00:18:11,060
You're indeed wrong.
352
00:18:11,140 --> 00:18:12,940
Your sister just started
at the School of Integrity
353
00:18:12,940 --> 00:18:14,500
and isn't familiar with the rules there.
354
00:18:14,580 --> 00:18:16,300
You should have watched out for her.
355
00:18:16,380 --> 00:18:17,700
How could you leave her alone?
356
00:18:18,100 --> 00:18:18,940
Old Madam,
357
00:18:19,260 --> 00:18:20,860
it's also my fault
358
00:18:21,220 --> 00:18:22,580
that Li got into this trouble today.
359
00:18:23,100 --> 00:18:24,020
How about Li stays with me
360
00:18:24,260 --> 00:18:25,660
for a few days
361
00:18:25,660 --> 00:18:26,820
to learn the rules?
362
00:18:27,340 --> 00:18:29,540
I want her to quickly learn
363
00:18:29,540 --> 00:18:31,180
the ways of the capital.
364
00:18:36,100 --> 00:18:36,940
No rush.
365
00:18:37,740 --> 00:18:40,100
We still need to listen
to what Li has to say.
366
00:18:42,620 --> 00:18:43,300
Grandmother,
367
00:18:44,580 --> 00:18:47,420
I did nothing wrong today.
368
00:18:51,900 --> 00:18:54,020
Years ago, I made a mistake
and was sent to Zhennv Hall.
369
00:18:54,940 --> 00:18:57,020
Father bore the brunt
of the scandal because of me.
370
00:18:58,580 --> 00:19:00,380
It was my lack of education
and carelessness.
371
00:19:00,860 --> 00:19:02,140
People gossiped badly
372
00:19:02,140 --> 00:19:03,460
about Father.
373
00:19:04,380 --> 00:19:05,420
By chance,
374
00:19:05,420 --> 00:19:07,300
I recognized that the painting
was a fake today,
375
00:19:07,860 --> 00:19:09,660
which disproved
the rumors of my ignorance
376
00:19:10,060 --> 00:19:12,100
and restored Father's reputation.
377
00:19:12,500 --> 00:19:13,340
Moreover,
378
00:19:13,900 --> 00:19:16,860
knowing the painting was fake
and not exposing it would be dishonest.
379
00:19:17,620 --> 00:19:19,300
Although there were some mistakes today,
380
00:19:19,780 --> 00:19:21,460
they didn't harm anyone's dignity.
381
00:19:21,980 --> 00:19:23,260
If I just kept quiet about this,
382
00:19:23,940 --> 00:19:25,540
that would tarnish
the Jiang family's reputation.
383
00:19:26,100 --> 00:19:27,300
If you put it that way,
384
00:19:28,300 --> 00:19:30,100
you've also considered
the bigger picture.
385
00:19:34,100 --> 00:19:34,780
Grandmother,
386
00:19:35,100 --> 00:19:36,860
no matter how well Li explained it,
387
00:19:36,940 --> 00:19:38,460
it doesn't change the fact
388
00:19:38,460 --> 00:19:39,740
that she got into a dispute
in the street.
389
00:19:40,420 --> 00:19:42,100
There's no justification
for our family's conduct.
390
00:19:42,740 --> 00:19:45,060
She was almost in a fight
with someone on the street.
391
00:19:45,300 --> 00:19:46,220
Onlookers were pointing fingers
392
00:19:46,300 --> 00:19:48,140
at the Jiang family.
393
00:19:48,380 --> 00:19:50,300
When others are criticizing
the Jiang family,
394
00:19:50,900 --> 00:19:52,380
you just stand by and watch?
395
00:19:53,380 --> 00:19:53,940
I...
396
00:19:58,540 --> 00:19:59,740
I only heard about it.
397
00:20:00,460 --> 00:20:02,900
By the time I arrived,
the crowd had dispersed.
398
00:20:03,580 --> 00:20:06,420
Yu'e, don't take rumors seriously.
399
00:20:06,980 --> 00:20:08,580
How could relay this to Grandmother?
400
00:20:08,700 --> 00:20:10,300
The gossip is so unpleasant.
401
00:20:10,660 --> 00:20:13,340
Imagine how disgraceful
you were at the time.
402
00:20:14,100 --> 00:20:15,180
I also heard
403
00:20:15,700 --> 00:20:17,660
that the person who was tricked
by Meng Hongjin
404
00:20:18,020 --> 00:20:20,660
is Ye Shijie of the Ye family
from Luyang.
405
00:20:20,900 --> 00:20:22,380
They have a close relationship with Li.
406
00:20:22,900 --> 00:20:25,340
So it's no wonder
she defended him fervently.
407
00:20:25,860 --> 00:20:28,260
Since they're family
and both studying in the capital,
408
00:20:28,660 --> 00:20:30,300
why has Li never mentioned him
409
00:20:30,540 --> 00:20:31,980
after returning home all this time?
410
00:20:32,500 --> 00:20:33,900
It seems like our Jiang family
411
00:20:33,940 --> 00:20:35,500
is deliberately distancing ourselves
from relatives.
412
00:20:35,820 --> 00:20:38,460
Li, were you in contact
with the Ye family
413
00:20:38,900 --> 00:20:40,460
even before you returned?
414
00:20:43,180 --> 00:20:44,780
I've never met Ye Shijie.
415
00:20:46,340 --> 00:20:48,620
If Ruoyao hadn't informed me,
416
00:20:49,260 --> 00:20:50,940
I wouldn't have known he was my cousin.
417
00:20:52,220 --> 00:20:53,620
I didn't expect to unknowingly help
418
00:20:53,620 --> 00:20:55,100
a relative in distress.
419
00:20:56,420 --> 00:20:58,780
Grandmother,
my birth mother may have passed away.
420
00:20:59,300 --> 00:21:01,500
But she was related to the Ye family.
421
00:21:02,140 --> 00:21:04,220
If I turn a blind eye
422
00:21:05,060 --> 00:21:07,020
and let my cousin be taken
423
00:21:07,300 --> 00:21:08,860
to the county office,
424
00:21:09,580 --> 00:21:12,260
if this matter spreads
425
00:21:12,900 --> 00:21:14,020
what would people think
426
00:21:14,420 --> 00:21:15,860
of the Jiang family's upbringing?
427
00:21:16,380 --> 00:21:17,460
What about Father?
428
00:21:18,580 --> 00:21:20,300
Why are you dragging Father into this?
429
00:21:20,900 --> 00:21:21,540
That's right.
430
00:21:22,300 --> 00:21:23,740
You may not know this, my dear sisters.
431
00:21:24,260 --> 00:21:25,300
An official from the Ministry of Rites
432
00:21:25,620 --> 00:21:27,580
disrupted his elder brother's funeral
because he was drunk.
433
00:21:28,140 --> 00:21:29,540
When the officials brought it up,
434
00:21:29,620 --> 00:21:30,860
he was accused
of disregarding familial relations.
435
00:21:31,540 --> 00:21:33,380
Out of anger, the Emperor punished him
with ten floggings.
436
00:21:34,020 --> 00:21:36,060
Being an official,
it's not easy for Father.
437
00:21:36,540 --> 00:21:38,500
If this matter were blown out
of proportion,
438
00:21:38,740 --> 00:21:39,580
what should we do then?
439
00:21:40,300 --> 00:21:42,900
Yu'e, I wonder who you meant
440
00:21:43,340 --> 00:21:46,020
being disgraced?
Whose reputation is at stake?
441
00:21:55,100 --> 00:21:56,460
Li is right.
442
00:21:56,940 --> 00:21:58,020
We owe Li a lot
443
00:21:58,260 --> 00:22:00,780
over these ten years.
444
00:22:02,580 --> 00:22:04,860
I understand
445
00:22:05,140 --> 00:22:06,340
if you've been resenting the family.
446
00:22:06,820 --> 00:22:09,820
I just hope you can forgive and forget.
447
00:22:10,700 --> 00:22:13,620
After all,
you have Ye family blood in you.
448
00:22:13,940 --> 00:22:15,660
If you're close to your cousin,
449
00:22:16,380 --> 00:22:17,940
there's no need to keep it from us.
450
00:22:18,380 --> 00:22:18,940
Keep it from you?
451
00:22:20,540 --> 00:22:24,260
Are you saying I'm not being honest?
452
00:22:24,580 --> 00:22:27,300
I will always believe whatever you say.
453
00:22:29,300 --> 00:22:29,940
Grandmother!
454
00:22:31,100 --> 00:22:31,700
Grandmother.
455
00:22:33,340 --> 00:22:33,940
Greetings, Grandmother.
456
00:22:35,020 --> 00:22:35,820
Greetings, Aunt Shuran.
457
00:22:37,060 --> 00:22:37,700
Aunt Shuran,
458
00:22:38,140 --> 00:22:40,540
I was with Jiang Li when it happened.
459
00:22:40,700 --> 00:22:41,900
I can testify for her.
460
00:22:42,580 --> 00:22:44,940
Jiang Li didn't intend to hide anything.
461
00:22:45,420 --> 00:22:46,540
At first,
462
00:22:46,540 --> 00:22:48,660
she didn't know the people
who were in dispute.
463
00:22:48,900 --> 00:22:50,540
She only found out after I told her.
464
00:22:50,980 --> 00:22:54,100
Whether it's disgraceful
or making a scene or not,
465
00:22:55,180 --> 00:22:57,180
the door is wide opened, Aunt Shuran.
466
00:22:57,540 --> 00:22:58,900
You can hear what people are saying.
467
00:22:59,460 --> 00:23:01,060
Everyone
468
00:23:01,180 --> 00:23:02,740
at the scene
469
00:23:02,740 --> 00:23:03,660
praised Jiang Li.
470
00:23:03,940 --> 00:23:05,820
Our Second Lady Jiang's
reputation outside
471
00:23:05,820 --> 00:23:06,620
is good.
472
00:23:09,220 --> 00:23:11,420
I know you're close with Li.
473
00:23:11,740 --> 00:23:13,220
You'd naturally take her side.
474
00:23:14,060 --> 00:23:15,940
But as a lady,
475
00:23:16,140 --> 00:23:17,740
we should always watch our conduct.
476
00:23:18,140 --> 00:23:19,820
It's admirable for Li
to stand up for justice.
477
00:23:20,340 --> 00:23:22,500
But for a lady to interfere
in men's affairs in public
478
00:23:22,620 --> 00:23:24,540
is not elegant and reflects poorly
on our morals.
479
00:23:25,420 --> 00:23:26,780
Speaking of morals,
480
00:23:28,700 --> 00:23:31,540
you're trying to make
a logical argument today?
481
00:23:31,940 --> 00:23:34,060
Then can you criticize Duke Su too?
482
00:23:34,980 --> 00:23:36,500
What does this have to do with Duke Su?
483
00:23:36,940 --> 00:23:38,260
Grandmother, if you must know.
484
00:23:38,900 --> 00:23:41,500
Naturally, it's because
he praised Jiang Li endlessly.
485
00:23:42,260 --> 00:23:43,620
After the matter was resolved,
486
00:23:43,740 --> 00:23:45,060
we were about to leave
487
00:23:45,220 --> 00:23:47,300
when Duke Su personally sent someone
488
00:23:47,580 --> 00:23:50,100
to invite Jiang Li for tea.
489
00:23:52,140 --> 00:23:53,300
What did he say to you?
490
00:23:54,020 --> 00:23:54,860
What did he say?
491
00:23:55,380 --> 00:23:56,380
Nothing much.
492
00:23:57,620 --> 00:23:59,780
He just complimented me.
493
00:24:00,940 --> 00:24:04,260
Duke Su said,
"Like father, like daughter".
494
00:24:04,500 --> 00:24:06,380
He also sent his regards to Father.
495
00:24:07,660 --> 00:24:08,860
Since that's the case,
496
00:24:09,620 --> 00:24:12,900
it seems today's incident
was not Jiang Li's fault after all.
497
00:24:13,980 --> 00:24:15,860
All right. Now that everything is clear,
498
00:24:16,340 --> 00:24:17,700
you can all go back.
499
00:24:24,180 --> 00:24:25,740
Well, the children are young
500
00:24:26,300 --> 00:24:28,140
and afraid of tarnishing
the family's reputation
501
00:24:28,740 --> 00:24:30,540
ended up disturbing Old Madam's rest.
502
00:24:31,380 --> 00:24:32,500
We'll leave now.
503
00:24:32,940 --> 00:24:34,500
We won't be disturbing you now.
504
00:24:48,180 --> 00:24:50,500
Grandmother, I'll take my leave too.
505
00:24:50,900 --> 00:24:52,420
Grandmother, I'll take my leave too.
506
00:25:00,260 --> 00:25:01,860
I was worried at first.
507
00:25:03,100 --> 00:25:07,500
But it seems our Li is quite clever.
508
00:25:09,820 --> 00:25:10,340
[Wanfeng Hall]
509
00:25:10,340 --> 00:25:11,780
Duke Su sure is useful.
510
00:25:13,300 --> 00:25:14,860
No wonder you insisted
511
00:25:15,100 --> 00:25:17,260
that I mention Duke Su
in front of Grandmother.
512
00:25:18,380 --> 00:25:19,540
One praise from him is enough
513
00:25:20,260 --> 00:25:21,900
to outweigh a hundred criticisms
from Ji Shuran.
514
00:25:24,420 --> 00:25:26,380
Did Duke Su really praise you?
515
00:25:26,500 --> 00:25:27,100
No.
516
00:25:27,540 --> 00:25:28,780
I can't believe you made such a lie.
517
00:25:28,940 --> 00:25:30,100
If Duke Su finds out later,
518
00:25:30,100 --> 00:25:31,180
he will surely hold you accountable.
519
00:25:31,220 --> 00:25:32,100
He doesn't have the time.
520
00:25:41,620 --> 00:25:43,340
Young Master,
Mr. Li requests to see you.
521
00:25:44,540 --> 00:25:45,260
Mr. Li?
522
00:25:45,460 --> 00:25:46,020
Yes.
523
00:25:55,100 --> 00:25:56,580
I wonder what brings you here, Mr. Li.
524
00:25:56,820 --> 00:25:58,540
I've heard about Meng Hongjin trying
525
00:25:58,900 --> 00:26:00,220
to deceive you today.
526
00:26:00,580 --> 00:26:03,180
Mr.Ye, you're modest yet confident.
What a true gentleman.
527
00:26:03,340 --> 00:26:05,420
That's why I came here
528
00:26:05,860 --> 00:26:06,940
to make friends with you.
529
00:26:07,060 --> 00:26:08,180
[Talents Flourish Here]
You're too kind, Mr. Li.
530
00:26:09,900 --> 00:26:12,020
In the past, you only focused
on studying the classics.
531
00:26:12,420 --> 00:26:13,980
Perhaps not fully understanding
the ways of the capital.
532
00:26:14,300 --> 00:26:15,460
There are all kinds of people here.
533
00:26:15,940 --> 00:26:18,780
Without a strong support network,
one may fall victim to schemes.
534
00:26:19,300 --> 00:26:21,740
I'll just be frank. I admire you.
535
00:26:21,980 --> 00:26:23,460
If you're willing to be friends,
536
00:26:23,620 --> 00:26:24,860
I'll ensure your well-being.
537
00:26:25,340 --> 00:26:27,620
[Talents Flourish Here]
Apart from the Imperial Academy,
538
00:26:27,860 --> 00:26:29,220
the whole capital city
539
00:26:30,300 --> 00:26:31,780
won't dare to offend you anymore.
540
00:26:32,100 --> 00:26:34,940
Are you suggesting that we team up
for the upcoming exams?
541
00:26:35,460 --> 00:26:36,020
Yes.
542
00:26:36,940 --> 00:26:38,260
Those at the Imperial Academy
543
00:26:38,260 --> 00:26:39,980
are all aiming for success
in their careers.
544
00:26:39,980 --> 00:26:40,980
Once they achieve that,
545
00:26:41,180 --> 00:26:43,500
navigating the political circles
becomes a skill.
546
00:26:44,100 --> 00:26:45,180
Mr. Shen's wise decision
547
00:26:45,260 --> 00:26:46,980
in reforming the system
548
00:26:47,580 --> 00:26:48,740
has given us a chance
549
00:26:49,020 --> 00:26:51,140
to learn this skill here.
550
00:26:51,780 --> 00:26:53,900
Think about it. If you join us,
551
00:26:54,060 --> 00:26:55,300
you'll have a chance
to excel and gain favor,
552
00:26:55,420 --> 00:26:56,820
not just securing your future
553
00:26:56,980 --> 00:26:58,300
but also studying without worries
554
00:26:58,300 --> 00:26:59,420
and help you take care
555
00:26:59,420 --> 00:27:00,380
of any unnecessary troubles.
556
00:27:00,900 --> 00:27:01,820
What do you think?
557
00:27:05,820 --> 00:27:06,860
No rush.
558
00:27:07,660 --> 00:27:08,740
You can give me your answer tomorrow.
559
00:27:10,180 --> 00:27:10,860
I'll take my leave now.
560
00:27:17,460 --> 00:27:19,940
[Ye's Residence]
561
00:27:32,580 --> 00:27:33,260
Second Lady Jiang.
562
00:27:35,220 --> 00:27:35,900
Yes?
563
00:27:36,180 --> 00:27:37,100
The exams are approaching.
564
00:27:37,460 --> 00:27:39,180
I heard you still haven't formed a team.
565
00:27:39,500 --> 00:27:40,380
Thank you for your concern.
566
00:27:41,060 --> 00:27:41,860
It's indeed true.
567
00:27:42,420 --> 00:27:44,020
We were betrothed once,
568
00:27:44,460 --> 00:27:45,540
which makes it somewhat our fate.
569
00:27:46,060 --> 00:27:47,540
I'm impressed with your experiences.
570
00:27:47,980 --> 00:27:50,060
It's a pity if someone
as talented as you were
571
00:27:50,500 --> 00:27:51,540
to be expelled right
after entering the academy.
572
00:27:52,060 --> 00:27:52,900
Morally and logically,
573
00:27:53,420 --> 00:27:54,740
I should lend you a hand.
574
00:27:55,060 --> 00:27:56,900
Have you asked Ruoyao's opinion?
575
00:27:57,380 --> 00:28:00,420
If you're willing,
I'll persuade Ruoyao for you.
576
00:28:01,100 --> 00:28:03,780
[Extended Virtues and Knowledge]
577
00:28:03,980 --> 00:28:04,660
Mr. Zhou,
578
00:28:05,740 --> 00:28:06,820
weren't you
579
00:28:06,820 --> 00:28:08,740
with my other two cousins?
580
00:28:09,420 --> 00:28:10,780
Now you're trying
to get close to Jiang Li.
581
00:28:11,140 --> 00:28:12,460
So which one are you planning
582
00:28:12,860 --> 00:28:13,900
to push out?
583
00:28:14,220 --> 00:28:16,100
Or are you just being greedy
584
00:28:16,100 --> 00:28:16,980
and want both of them?
585
00:28:17,340 --> 00:28:18,980
I'm just trying
to help Second Lady Jiang.
586
00:28:19,340 --> 00:28:19,980
Besides,
587
00:28:20,260 --> 00:28:22,020
my marriage with Jiang Ruoyao
isn't set in stone yet.
588
00:28:22,260 --> 00:28:24,260
How about this? Go back now
589
00:28:24,380 --> 00:28:26,380
and break off your engagement
with Jiang Ruoyao.
590
00:28:26,620 --> 00:28:28,220
Only then continue with Jiang Li.
591
00:28:28,500 --> 00:28:29,980
When that happens, you can naturally
592
00:28:30,620 --> 00:28:31,580
form a team.
593
00:28:31,860 --> 00:28:32,580
Jiang Jingrui,
594
00:28:33,460 --> 00:28:34,060
that's going too far.
595
00:28:35,060 --> 00:28:36,340
I just spoke
596
00:28:36,340 --> 00:28:37,380
about what was on your mind.
597
00:28:37,740 --> 00:28:40,540
Go back and ask your parents
598
00:28:40,620 --> 00:28:42,660
if they agree to let you break
another engagement.
599
00:28:43,580 --> 00:28:44,820
Jiang Li, let's go.
600
00:28:45,460 --> 00:28:46,100
Ignore him.
601
00:28:52,180 --> 00:28:55,020
[Extended Virtues and Knowledge]
602
00:28:57,700 --> 00:28:59,380
Mr. Ye! Mr. Ye!
603
00:29:01,500 --> 00:29:02,540
Are you treating my favor as a grudge?
604
00:29:02,940 --> 00:29:03,660
What do you mean?
605
00:29:04,500 --> 00:29:05,500
I helped you.
606
00:29:05,900 --> 00:29:07,140
Yet, you keep avoiding me.
607
00:29:07,540 --> 00:29:08,460
What are you afraid of?
608
00:29:09,420 --> 00:29:10,420
Are you afraid
that I want you to return the favor?
609
00:29:10,580 --> 00:29:11,620
What else do you want then?
610
00:29:12,100 --> 00:29:12,980
Buy me some tea.
611
00:29:13,260 --> 00:29:13,980
I refuse.
612
00:29:14,460 --> 00:29:16,180
I'll wait for you at the tea house
after school.
613
00:29:17,100 --> 00:29:18,420
[Embrace Universal Knowledge. Erudite]
[Dedication. Book Principles Insight]
614
00:29:22,460 --> 00:29:24,100
I heard about
how you taught Meng Hongjin
615
00:29:24,100 --> 00:29:25,060
a lesson yesterday.
616
00:29:25,260 --> 00:29:26,060
So?
617
00:29:26,940 --> 00:29:28,980
I thought you were like them
618
00:29:29,100 --> 00:29:31,420
who bully the weak and fear the strong.
619
00:29:32,060 --> 00:29:33,980
But you have some principles.
620
00:29:34,780 --> 00:29:36,540
It makes me want to get
to know you better.
621
00:29:38,940 --> 00:29:39,660
I'm Liu Xu.
622
00:29:39,900 --> 00:29:42,060
If you face any trouble at school,
just mention my name.
623
00:29:42,980 --> 00:29:43,580
I'll cover you.
624
00:29:46,100 --> 00:29:46,620
Thank you.
625
00:29:48,500 --> 00:29:50,300
I heard you haven't formed a team yet.
626
00:29:51,020 --> 00:29:53,380
Coincidentally, I haven't either.
How about we team up?
627
00:29:53,380 --> 00:29:54,140
The two of us?
628
00:29:55,020 --> 00:29:55,740
With
629
00:29:55,740 --> 00:29:57,780
your dim-witted cousin?
630
00:29:58,780 --> 00:29:59,900
We don't have great odds.
631
00:30:01,220 --> 00:30:02,700
What if we add Ye Shijie into the mix?
632
00:30:08,940 --> 00:30:09,900
Ye Shijie?
633
00:30:11,380 --> 00:30:12,500
The one from the Ye family of Luyang?
634
00:30:13,420 --> 00:30:13,980
Yes.
635
00:30:15,660 --> 00:30:18,740
He does have some knowledge.
636
00:30:19,060 --> 00:30:20,660
But is he willing to join our group?
637
00:30:21,340 --> 00:30:22,780
I'm not sure.
638
00:30:23,220 --> 00:30:24,500
But we should give it a try.
639
00:30:34,020 --> 00:30:35,180
This way, please.
640
00:30:41,660 --> 00:30:43,020
I've been waiting for an hour.
641
00:30:45,500 --> 00:30:49,660
[Tolerance]
642
00:30:50,060 --> 00:30:52,020
A young lady should dress up
before an appointment.
643
00:30:52,700 --> 00:30:54,140
I think I'm quick enough.
644
00:30:56,260 --> 00:30:57,380
Consider the tea on me.
645
00:30:57,460 --> 00:30:58,660
Have as much as you like.
646
00:30:59,020 --> 00:30:59,540
Shijie.
647
00:31:03,820 --> 00:31:05,500
Let's stick to formalities.
648
00:31:05,940 --> 00:31:07,020
We are family after all.
649
00:31:07,620 --> 00:31:09,580
But why do you always keep me
at arm's length?
650
00:31:12,140 --> 00:31:14,700
Second Lady Jiang,
you're a high-born lady
651
00:31:15,180 --> 00:31:16,340
and I'm a merchant's son.
652
00:31:16,780 --> 00:31:17,820
I don't deserve
653
00:31:18,580 --> 00:31:19,660
the title of cousin.
654
00:31:20,020 --> 00:31:20,780
Why?
655
00:31:21,100 --> 00:31:22,860
Remember what you said
656
00:31:22,860 --> 00:31:24,100
when Grandmother came to fetch you
657
00:31:24,980 --> 00:31:26,100
from the capital years ago?
658
00:31:26,780 --> 00:31:27,260
[Thirteen Years Ago]
659
00:31:27,260 --> 00:31:27,980
Li.
660
00:31:28,340 --> 00:31:30,500
My dear Li, it must be hard on you.
661
00:31:30,540 --> 00:31:33,380
Come here and let me hug you.
662
00:31:39,740 --> 00:31:43,340
[Old Mrs. Ye]
Come home with me.
663
00:31:43,540 --> 00:31:45,500
I don't to go anywhere. This is my home.
664
00:31:45,940 --> 00:31:48,380
Isn't my home also your home.
665
00:31:49,060 --> 00:31:51,140
No, you're not my family!
666
00:31:51,140 --> 00:31:53,660
[Ye Mingxuan]
Li, how could you be so outrageous?
667
00:31:53,780 --> 00:31:55,220
My mother is standing right here.
668
00:31:55,380 --> 00:31:56,900
I'm the Lady of the Jiang family.
669
00:31:56,900 --> 00:31:58,180
I don't want to be part
of a merchant's household.
670
00:31:58,180 --> 00:31:59,260
I'm not leaving with you.
671
00:31:59,260 --> 00:32:01,020
Li, you should come with me.
672
00:32:01,020 --> 00:32:02,220
Please come home with me.
673
00:32:02,380 --> 00:32:03,220
No!
674
00:32:03,380 --> 00:32:05,020
Mother. Mother.
675
00:32:07,660 --> 00:32:08,340
Mother.
676
00:32:08,940 --> 00:32:09,620
Mother!
677
00:32:10,100 --> 00:32:11,900
After Grandmother reached home,
she fell seriously ill
678
00:32:12,540 --> 00:32:14,260
and had to recuperate for a whole year.
679
00:32:15,100 --> 00:32:16,780
Father was deeply troubled
by this for many years.
680
00:32:17,860 --> 00:32:21,020
And now, you're here claiming kinship.
681
00:32:22,420 --> 00:32:23,460
How can I still trust you?
682
00:32:23,900 --> 00:32:27,140
Hence, the ties between the Jiang
and Ye families were cut off.
683
00:32:27,460 --> 00:32:28,460
Would we dare to keep in touch?
684
00:32:32,780 --> 00:32:33,580
What are you doing?
685
00:32:33,980 --> 00:32:35,100
Shijie, let me explain first.
686
00:32:36,020 --> 00:32:38,220
There's something I've been keeping
in my heart for many years.
687
00:32:39,660 --> 00:32:41,540
I've always wanted
to tell Grandmother myself.
688
00:32:42,100 --> 00:32:42,860
But I never had the chance.
689
00:32:42,860 --> 00:32:43,820
I don't need to hear your excuses.
690
00:32:44,060 --> 00:32:44,860
It's not.
691
00:32:45,860 --> 00:32:47,020
I may be young back then.
692
00:32:47,220 --> 00:32:48,780
But I was not a heartless person.
693
00:32:50,220 --> 00:32:52,100
I thought I was protecting
694
00:32:53,020 --> 00:32:54,700
the Jiang family and my father
695
00:32:54,780 --> 00:32:56,580
from Grandmother and all of you.
696
00:32:57,380 --> 00:32:59,100
Little did I know, I was just naive
697
00:32:59,580 --> 00:33:01,300
and being manipulated unknowingly.
698
00:33:04,260 --> 00:33:07,820
Tong, tell me everything you know.
699
00:33:08,500 --> 00:33:09,620
I want to know
700
00:33:09,700 --> 00:33:11,460
about Li's past entanglements
with the Ye family.
701
00:33:12,780 --> 00:33:14,580
During her ten years at Zhennv Hall,
702
00:33:15,060 --> 00:33:16,380
Young Lady has always regretted
703
00:33:16,380 --> 00:33:17,780
for what she did back then.
704
00:33:20,540 --> 00:33:21,740
Go and see your mother.
705
00:33:26,940 --> 00:33:28,460
Mother, what's wrong?
706
00:33:30,380 --> 00:33:31,180
Li.
707
00:33:32,100 --> 00:33:33,340
Li, you're here.
708
00:33:34,820 --> 00:33:35,860
Li, can you tell me
709
00:33:37,300 --> 00:33:38,860
how I treat you?
710
00:33:38,900 --> 00:33:41,540
You treat me well.
711
00:33:48,700 --> 00:33:50,780
I raised you since you were little.
712
00:33:51,540 --> 00:33:53,180
I've always favored you.
713
00:33:54,380 --> 00:33:56,660
Even Ruoyao wears your hand me down.
714
00:33:57,620 --> 00:33:58,420
But
715
00:33:59,060 --> 00:34:00,740
how can I withstand
716
00:34:01,700 --> 00:34:03,460
the idle gossip from outsiders?
717
00:34:04,140 --> 00:34:05,140
What did they say?
718
00:34:06,660 --> 00:34:07,220
I...
719
00:34:09,580 --> 00:34:10,180
I...
720
00:34:11,060 --> 00:34:12,620
Mother, what's wrong?
721
00:34:13,020 --> 00:34:14,060
Second Lady,
722
00:34:14,740 --> 00:34:17,100
your maternal grandmother
is here to pick you up.
723
00:34:18,380 --> 00:34:19,700
There are rumors outside
724
00:34:20,500 --> 00:34:23,660
that Madam mistreats you.
725
00:34:24,100 --> 00:34:25,100
For them to say such things
726
00:34:25,380 --> 00:34:28,740
really breaks Madam's heart.
727
00:34:30,180 --> 00:34:32,500
That's why Madam fell ill
728
00:34:32,500 --> 00:34:35,300
from such slander.
729
00:34:35,380 --> 00:34:37,700
Could there be some misunderstanding?
730
00:34:38,380 --> 00:34:40,020
Please blame me for being harsh.
731
00:34:40,780 --> 00:34:42,180
The Ye family of Luyang
732
00:34:42,500 --> 00:34:43,740
is a merchant family.
733
00:34:43,940 --> 00:34:45,460
Do you think they genuinely
want to take you back?
734
00:34:45,540 --> 00:34:47,300
They just want to control and use you
735
00:34:47,500 --> 00:34:49,620
and leverage My Lord's official position
736
00:34:49,940 --> 00:34:51,740
for their business in the future.
737
00:34:54,020 --> 00:34:59,660
They say a stepmother's life
is difficult.
738
00:35:00,620 --> 00:35:02,620
If you go with that Ye family,
739
00:35:02,620 --> 00:35:04,380
it will confirm the slander
740
00:35:04,380 --> 00:35:06,660
against Madam.
741
00:35:06,660 --> 00:35:08,300
Those are slanders!
742
00:35:08,300 --> 00:35:14,340
They just trying
to push Madam to the brink.
743
00:35:14,340 --> 00:35:16,460
Mother, don't be angry.
744
00:35:16,460 --> 00:35:17,700
I won't go anywhere.
745
00:35:17,700 --> 00:35:19,380
The Jiang family is my home.
746
00:35:19,380 --> 00:35:21,780
I won't let anyone bully Mother.
747
00:35:24,380 --> 00:35:27,140
It's heart wrenching.
748
00:35:28,580 --> 00:35:29,700
I was young and foolish then.
749
00:35:30,620 --> 00:35:32,380
I believed their words
750
00:35:33,260 --> 00:35:34,700
about the Ye family being greedy.
751
00:35:35,660 --> 00:35:36,700
How was your life
752
00:35:36,700 --> 00:35:37,740
in the Jiang family afterward?
753
00:35:38,180 --> 00:35:39,700
How did your stepmother treat you?
754
00:35:40,060 --> 00:35:41,660
She was meticulous.
755
00:35:42,500 --> 00:35:44,780
She's always kind
to me in public and private.
756
00:35:45,220 --> 00:35:46,940
If I didn't want to study,
I didn't have to.
757
00:35:47,340 --> 00:35:49,060
If I didn't want to practice calligraphy,
I didn't have to.
758
00:35:50,020 --> 00:35:51,180
If I didn't want to do embroidery,
759
00:35:51,180 --> 00:35:52,020
I didn't have to.
760
00:35:52,260 --> 00:35:53,820
She covered up my mistakes
761
00:35:54,620 --> 00:35:55,780
and allowed me
762
00:35:55,780 --> 00:35:57,500
to become more and more arrogant
at home.
763
00:35:58,340 --> 00:35:59,260
Are you suggesting...
764
00:35:59,980 --> 00:36:00,700
Spoil me rotten.
765
00:36:03,140 --> 00:36:04,660
These are just your words.
766
00:36:05,340 --> 00:36:06,580
Now you're telling me all this
767
00:36:07,100 --> 00:36:08,860
because you want to reconcile
with the Ye family
768
00:36:10,100 --> 00:36:11,180
without offending
the Meng family, right?
769
00:36:13,820 --> 00:36:15,660
So you're upset with me
770
00:36:15,660 --> 00:36:16,380
because of this incident.
771
00:36:17,740 --> 00:36:19,140
Are you upset
772
00:36:19,340 --> 00:36:21,060
about not sending Meng Hongjin
to the authorities
773
00:36:21,060 --> 00:36:22,100
and giving her a way out?
774
00:36:22,420 --> 00:36:23,180
Isn't that so?
775
00:36:25,500 --> 00:36:27,180
I didn't mean to give her a way out.
776
00:36:28,340 --> 00:36:29,740
It's just that in this complex capital,
777
00:36:29,740 --> 00:36:31,140
there are various powers at play.
778
00:36:32,340 --> 00:36:33,860
Even though the Ye family is wealthy,
779
00:36:34,140 --> 00:36:36,100
their lack of official positions
780
00:36:36,660 --> 00:36:39,900
makes them vulnerable.
781
00:36:40,620 --> 00:36:41,740
In the world of officials and merchants,
782
00:36:41,820 --> 00:36:43,300
officials have authority over merchants.
783
00:36:44,100 --> 00:36:45,940
Giving Meng Hongjin a way out
784
00:36:45,940 --> 00:36:47,100
is also for your sake.
785
00:36:47,580 --> 00:36:49,940
If you kept pushing
and causing a fallout,
786
00:36:50,060 --> 00:36:52,180
the Meng family
would seek a death warrant.
787
00:36:53,260 --> 00:36:54,580
You're a smart person.
788
00:36:54,740 --> 00:36:56,060
You were just upset yesterday.
789
00:36:56,180 --> 00:36:57,580
That's why I dare to remind you of this.
790
00:36:57,940 --> 00:36:58,900
I understand that.
791
00:37:00,060 --> 00:37:02,340
Otherwise,
I wouldn't have let her off this time.
792
00:37:05,380 --> 00:37:06,580
What do you mean by this?
793
00:37:07,020 --> 00:37:08,940
I never like owing any favors.
794
00:37:09,860 --> 00:37:11,860
This is my gratitude
for your help yesterday.
795
00:37:12,420 --> 00:37:14,020
Your way of expressing thanks
796
00:37:14,020 --> 00:37:15,660
is indeed characteristic
of the Ye family.
797
00:37:16,340 --> 00:37:17,980
Your family is of a business background.
798
00:37:17,980 --> 00:37:18,700
But I am not.
799
00:37:19,180 --> 00:37:21,060
If my assistance becomes a transaction,
800
00:37:21,540 --> 00:37:23,700
wouldn't I also become
someone like Meng Hongjin?
801
00:37:24,780 --> 00:37:25,740
Return it in another way.
802
00:37:26,620 --> 00:37:27,620
What do you have in mind?
803
00:37:27,620 --> 00:37:28,540
Team up with me
804
00:37:29,180 --> 00:37:30,540
and help me pass the exam.
805
00:37:32,980 --> 00:37:33,500
This...
806
00:37:34,020 --> 00:37:35,420
It shouldn't be difficult
for you, right?
807
00:37:35,940 --> 00:37:36,780
To be honest,
808
00:37:37,940 --> 00:37:38,780
Li Lian approached me.
809
00:37:40,700 --> 00:37:43,060
Li Lian, the son of Li Zhongnan?
810
00:37:44,140 --> 00:37:44,620
Yes.
811
00:37:44,820 --> 00:37:46,420
Do you know the relationship
812
00:37:46,420 --> 00:37:47,220
between Meng Hongjin and Li Lian?
813
00:37:47,620 --> 00:37:48,380
Do I need to know?
814
00:37:48,500 --> 00:37:50,940
General Xuanwei, Meng Hongjin's father,
815
00:37:51,260 --> 00:37:53,300
has a close relationship
with Li Zhongnan.
816
00:37:53,940 --> 00:37:55,300
The two families have deep ties.
817
00:37:55,660 --> 00:37:58,460
Perhaps Li Lian and Meng Hongjin
are already acquainted.
818
00:37:58,980 --> 00:38:00,020
You shouldn't speculate
on this matter so lightly.
819
00:38:00,260 --> 00:38:01,620
When did Li Lian approach you?
820
00:38:01,820 --> 00:38:03,300
It was after Meng Hongjin
caused trouble.
821
00:38:03,660 --> 00:38:04,580
That's right.
822
00:38:05,420 --> 00:38:05,980
What do you mean?
823
00:38:06,500 --> 00:38:09,460
I'm guessing he would say
if you join his group,
824
00:38:09,660 --> 00:38:11,340
similar incidents
825
00:38:11,340 --> 00:38:12,340
won't happen to you again.
826
00:38:12,700 --> 00:38:13,380
How did you know?
827
00:38:13,500 --> 00:38:14,340
In that case,
828
00:38:14,820 --> 00:38:16,700
Li Lian was behind Meng Hongjin's plot.
829
00:38:17,740 --> 00:38:18,460
Shijie,
830
00:38:18,740 --> 00:38:20,140
their original plan
831
00:38:20,380 --> 00:38:22,260
was to use Meng Hongjin
to make things difficult for you first.
832
00:38:22,420 --> 00:38:24,060
Then come to your aid
833
00:38:24,220 --> 00:38:25,700
when you're helpless against Lady Meng.
834
00:38:26,020 --> 00:38:27,900
They just want to recruit you.
835
00:38:28,460 --> 00:38:31,540
But they didn't expect me to show up.
836
00:38:33,180 --> 00:38:34,300
Are you telling me this
837
00:38:35,460 --> 00:38:37,540
to form a team with you
838
00:38:39,500 --> 00:38:40,540
so you can pass the exam?
839
00:38:40,700 --> 00:38:42,620
I want to establish myself
in the School of Integrity.
840
00:38:43,980 --> 00:38:45,020
But what I want most
841
00:38:45,180 --> 00:38:46,460
is for the Ye family to know
842
00:38:46,460 --> 00:38:48,060
the real Jiang Li.
843
00:38:48,940 --> 00:38:50,420
When I was young, I was deceived,
844
00:38:50,420 --> 00:38:51,780
which broke Grandmother's heart.
845
00:38:52,060 --> 00:38:52,700
The truth is,
846
00:38:54,420 --> 00:38:55,380
family
847
00:38:56,420 --> 00:38:57,700
is the most important to me.
848
00:39:05,820 --> 00:39:07,380
Thank you for the tea, Shijie.
849
00:39:09,740 --> 00:39:10,420
Jiang Li.
850
00:39:14,420 --> 00:39:15,300
I'll join you.
851
00:39:33,140 --> 00:39:35,340
Has General Meng's side
been taken care of?
852
00:39:36,660 --> 00:39:37,900
Don't worry.
853
00:39:38,580 --> 00:39:40,100
We sent clothes to his wife.
854
00:39:40,820 --> 00:39:42,100
They also responded with gifts as well.
855
00:39:42,860 --> 00:39:47,260
The issue between Li and Meng Hongjin
is considered settled.
856
00:39:47,660 --> 00:39:50,300
I originally thought Li
857
00:39:50,300 --> 00:39:51,220
would face bullying upon entering
the School of Integrity.
858
00:39:52,100 --> 00:39:53,100
But I didn't expect her
859
00:39:53,500 --> 00:39:55,340
to have such courage.
860
00:39:56,100 --> 00:39:56,820
My Lord,
861
00:39:58,260 --> 00:40:00,260
you have always been cautious
in court matters.
862
00:40:01,140 --> 00:40:03,140
The School of Integrity
and the Imperial Academy
863
00:40:03,780 --> 00:40:05,740
are for high-ranking officials
and nobles.
864
00:40:06,420 --> 00:40:09,540
The conflict between Li
and Meng Hongjin is not a concern.
865
00:40:10,140 --> 00:40:11,460
But I fear
866
00:40:12,260 --> 00:40:14,820
it might cause trouble in the future
867
00:40:15,020 --> 00:40:15,900
and implicate you.
868
00:40:17,220 --> 00:40:19,020
You're overly cautious.
869
00:40:19,340 --> 00:40:21,220
It's just a dispute
among younger generations.
870
00:40:22,100 --> 00:40:24,340
As the Prime Minister,
871
00:40:24,740 --> 00:40:26,980
I shouldn't be bogged down
by such matters.
872
00:40:27,500 --> 00:40:30,540
Li has had a unique experience.
Don't you remember
873
00:40:31,380 --> 00:40:33,820
how we brought her back initially?
874
00:40:35,060 --> 00:40:36,900
When some matters are talked
about repeatedly,
875
00:40:37,340 --> 00:40:39,020
they can reach the Emperor's ears.
876
00:40:40,980 --> 00:40:42,420
My dear, you worry too much.
877
00:40:44,020 --> 00:40:47,020
If Li can achieve such great things,
878
00:40:47,860 --> 00:40:49,900
I will certainly discipline her.
879
00:40:54,420 --> 00:40:58,300
[School of Integrity]
880
00:41:02,620 --> 00:41:03,220
Come here.
881
00:41:07,780 --> 00:41:09,660
Did Ye Shijie really agree
to join our group?
882
00:41:10,100 --> 00:41:12,100
You seem to care about him a lot.
883
00:41:12,300 --> 00:41:13,580
I'm just concerned about you.
884
00:41:16,100 --> 00:41:17,580
Don't go.
885
00:41:18,220 --> 00:41:19,060
Did he agree to join us?
886
00:41:19,860 --> 00:41:21,260
You can ask him yourself later.
887
00:41:26,380 --> 00:41:27,020
Jiang Li!
888
00:41:31,220 --> 00:41:32,540
I've been asking around all morning.
889
00:41:32,820 --> 00:41:34,820
Everyone at the Imperial Academy
has formed teams already.
890
00:41:35,220 --> 00:41:36,980
Now, apart from you, me, and Ye Shijie,
891
00:41:37,220 --> 00:41:38,140
we're short one person.
892
00:41:38,500 --> 00:41:39,700
We'll have to figure something out
at the School of Integrity.
893
00:41:48,060 --> 00:41:49,780
[Knowledge. Erudite. Dedication. Principle]
Aren't you the one
894
00:41:49,780 --> 00:41:51,180
who caused trouble
on the first day of school
895
00:41:52,140 --> 00:41:53,860
and got into a fight with others?
896
00:41:54,460 --> 00:41:56,100
You even sleep during lessons.
897
00:41:57,540 --> 00:41:58,980
The one who ignored me,
898
00:41:58,980 --> 00:42:01,860
Liu Xu, the daughter
of the Minister of Revenue.
899
00:42:04,260 --> 00:42:06,140
[Embrace Universal Knowledge. Erudite]
[Dedication. Book Principles Insight]
900
00:42:06,140 --> 00:42:06,860
Jiang Jingrui.
901
00:42:07,020 --> 00:42:09,380
Jiang Li, even if we need
to fill a spot,
902
00:42:10,060 --> 00:42:11,060
we shouldn't pick her.
903
00:42:11,220 --> 00:42:12,020
Jiang Jingrui.
904
00:42:12,300 --> 00:42:14,340
[Embrace Universal Knowledge. Erudite]
[Dedication. Book Principles Insight]
905
00:42:14,340 --> 00:42:16,580
Jiang Li, don't blame me
for not warning you.
906
00:42:16,900 --> 00:42:18,100
If you want to pass the examination,
907
00:42:18,340 --> 00:42:19,740
be careful who you choose.
908
00:42:21,220 --> 00:42:24,180
Bringing in someone who talks big
909
00:42:24,580 --> 00:42:26,340
but lacks substance
910
00:42:26,900 --> 00:42:27,940
will only bring trouble.
911
00:42:33,780 --> 00:42:35,140
[Embrace Universal Knowledge. Erudite]
[Dedication. Book Principles Insight]
912
00:42:35,140 --> 00:42:38,300
But don't worry, Lady Liu.
913
00:42:38,780 --> 00:42:42,020
I'll do everything I can
914
00:42:42,300 --> 00:42:43,580
to make up for your shortcomings.
915
00:42:43,980 --> 00:42:45,020
What shortcomings?
916
00:42:46,620 --> 00:42:47,740
We're all classmates.
917
00:42:48,420 --> 00:42:49,340
So let's not be that obvious.
918
00:42:50,980 --> 00:42:51,700
[Embrace Universal Knowledge. Erudite]
[Dedication. Book Principles Insight]
919
00:42:52,620 --> 00:42:54,540
Jiang Jingrui,
have I been too nice to you?
920
00:42:56,540 --> 00:42:58,620
Woman! You're hurting me.
921
00:42:58,620 --> 00:42:59,860
All right. Let me go.
922
00:43:00,500 --> 00:43:01,100
Let go.
923
00:43:06,660 --> 00:43:07,460
Come on. Let go.
924
00:43:09,340 --> 00:43:10,220
Ouch.
925
00:43:10,700 --> 00:43:12,260
Let my hand go.
926
00:43:18,980 --> 00:43:21,140
[School of Integrity]
927
00:43:34,100 --> 00:43:35,060
Mr. Ye,
928
00:43:38,620 --> 00:43:39,460
you're here.
929
00:43:49,220 --> 00:43:50,980
I was really caught off guard.
930
00:43:52,100 --> 00:43:53,380
[Embrace Universal Knowledge. Erudite]
[Dedication. Book Principles Insight]
931
00:43:53,380 --> 00:43:54,100
What happened to you?
932
00:43:57,380 --> 00:43:58,020
Nothing.
933
00:44:01,180 --> 00:44:02,260
[Embrace Universal Knowledge. Erudite]
[Dedication. Book Principles Insight]
934
00:44:02,260 --> 00:44:02,900
Ye Shijie.
935
00:44:08,780 --> 00:44:10,700
I didn't expect you to reject Mr. Li
936
00:44:11,060 --> 00:44:15,580
and join this group of worthless people.
937
00:44:26,340 --> 00:44:28,620
Is it worthless people
938
00:44:29,020 --> 00:44:32,180
or a motley crew, we don't know that.
939
00:44:32,780 --> 00:44:33,380
What did you say?
940
00:44:33,780 --> 00:44:35,980
Meng Hongjin,
you can't even express yourself clearly.
941
00:44:36,180 --> 00:44:37,260
I don't want to talk
to unreliable people
942
00:44:37,260 --> 00:44:38,460
like you.
943
00:44:39,420 --> 00:44:40,140
Ye Shijie,
944
00:44:40,580 --> 00:44:41,900
there's still time to join us
945
00:44:41,900 --> 00:44:43,420
if you leave them now.
946
00:44:43,900 --> 00:44:46,500
The Emperor's reward
will surely include you.
947
00:44:47,660 --> 00:44:48,860
I'm thankful
that Mr. Li thinks highly of me.
948
00:44:49,460 --> 00:44:50,860
But I've already promised Jiang Li.
949
00:44:51,460 --> 00:44:52,540
So I can't go back on my word.
950
00:44:53,340 --> 00:44:54,940
Haven't you heard
951
00:44:54,940 --> 00:44:57,060
about Jiang Li's dirty deeds
at the Zhennv Hall?
952
00:44:57,900 --> 00:45:00,180
Aren't you worried
about tarnishing your reputation
953
00:45:00,460 --> 00:45:01,780
for being with a tainted person
like her?
954
00:45:02,180 --> 00:45:02,900
Meng Hongjin,
955
00:45:02,900 --> 00:45:04,020
[Embrace Universal Knowledge. Erudite]
[Dedication. Book Principles Insight]
956
00:45:04,020 --> 00:45:05,660
Those I interact with are sensible
957
00:45:06,180 --> 00:45:07,740
and learn from wise teachings.
958
00:45:08,060 --> 00:45:11,060
It's shameful of you to spread rumors
and cause trouble.
959
00:45:11,940 --> 00:45:12,700
Apologize.
960
00:45:14,180 --> 00:45:14,780
Apologize!
961
00:45:16,020 --> 00:45:16,860
What a joke.
962
00:45:17,420 --> 00:45:18,900
Why should I apologize to you
963
00:45:18,900 --> 00:45:21,100
who are about to be expelled
from the school?
964
00:45:22,500 --> 00:45:24,860
Ye Shijie, even if you're capable,
965
00:45:25,220 --> 00:45:26,460
they'll only drag you down
966
00:45:26,620 --> 00:45:28,060
if you team up with them.
967
00:45:33,420 --> 00:45:34,900
You might be disappointed this time.
968
00:45:35,260 --> 00:45:37,100
We're judged based
on the team's overall performance.
969
00:45:37,620 --> 00:45:38,660
With Mr. Ye here,
970
00:45:39,020 --> 00:45:40,180
we won't be that far behind.
971
00:45:40,900 --> 00:45:43,460
Is that so? How about a bet?
972
00:45:44,060 --> 00:45:45,420
If you're eliminated,
973
00:45:46,620 --> 00:45:47,380
Ye Shijie,
974
00:45:47,700 --> 00:45:50,780
you'll publicly kneel
and apologize to me.
975
00:45:50,780 --> 00:45:52,700
Meng Hongjin, are you out of your mind?
976
00:45:54,060 --> 00:45:56,420
Are you trying to imitate Jiang Li's
righteous behavior?
977
00:45:56,900 --> 00:45:59,460
Her father is the Prime Minister.
What about you?
978
00:46:00,340 --> 00:46:02,500
[Knowledge. Erudite. Dedication. Principle]
Meng Hongjin, listen here.
979
00:46:02,940 --> 00:46:05,300
If you keep being unreasonable,
980
00:46:06,060 --> 00:46:09,660
be prepared for a fight.
981
00:46:29,580 --> 00:46:31,260
I bet you won't dare to agree.
982
00:46:31,860 --> 00:46:32,980
A bunch of fools.
983
00:46:35,420 --> 00:46:36,340
I'll make that bet.
984
00:46:54,940 --> 00:46:57,140
[Embrace Universal Knowledge. Erudite]
[Dedication. Book Principles Insight]
985
00:46:57,140 --> 00:46:57,940
Since it's a bet,
986
00:46:59,020 --> 00:47:00,380
then the condition should be mutual.
987
00:47:01,020 --> 00:47:02,340
If we're not eliminated,
988
00:47:02,980 --> 00:47:03,540
then you
989
00:47:04,180 --> 00:47:06,700
will kneel and apologize to Jiang Li.
990
00:47:09,300 --> 00:47:09,820
Why?
991
00:47:10,140 --> 00:47:10,780
Are you scared?
992
00:47:11,180 --> 00:47:12,540
Not at all.
993
00:47:12,780 --> 00:47:14,180
You just provoked me.
994
00:47:14,660 --> 00:47:15,900
Here's a new bet.
995
00:47:16,380 --> 00:47:17,540
If you're eliminated,
996
00:47:18,100 --> 00:47:19,620
all of you today
997
00:47:19,780 --> 00:47:21,220
will kneel and apologize to me.
998
00:47:21,500 --> 00:47:22,380
Apologize!
999
00:47:22,500 --> 00:47:23,540
This is between us.
1000
00:47:23,820 --> 00:47:24,900
It has nothing to do with the rest.
1001
00:47:24,980 --> 00:47:25,900
Don't go too far.
1002
00:47:26,020 --> 00:47:28,220
Weren't you just standing up
for justice?
1003
00:47:28,500 --> 00:47:29,060
Why?
1004
00:47:29,500 --> 00:47:31,620
Do you feel bad seeing
your cousin kneel before me?
1005
00:47:33,420 --> 00:47:33,980
Shijie.
1006
00:47:36,740 --> 00:47:38,820
Since you involved us all,
1007
00:47:39,060 --> 00:47:41,380
how can we exclude the Li brothers?
1008
00:47:42,340 --> 00:47:43,580
If we get eliminated,
1009
00:47:43,700 --> 00:47:44,780
we'll kneel.
1010
00:47:45,500 --> 00:47:47,820
But if we're not eliminated,
1011
00:47:48,180 --> 00:47:50,820
you and the Li brothers
1012
00:47:51,540 --> 00:47:54,380
will kneel and apologize.
1013
00:47:54,860 --> 00:47:56,140
How dare you!
1014
00:47:56,140 --> 00:47:57,460
Anyone with a bit of sense
wouldn't bet with you.
1015
00:47:59,260 --> 00:48:02,460
This time, you've dragged
the Li brothers
1016
00:48:02,460 --> 00:48:03,460
into this bet.
1017
00:48:04,220 --> 00:48:06,980
Our bet is as grand
as the Imperial Academy itself.
1018
00:48:07,100 --> 00:48:08,540
We could start a betting counter here.
1019
00:48:09,460 --> 00:48:11,660
You're out of your mind.
1020
00:48:11,980 --> 00:48:13,060
I don't want to be associated with you.
1021
00:48:15,220 --> 00:48:17,340
I heard someone talking about me.
1022
00:48:20,020 --> 00:48:20,780
Mr. Li is here.
1023
00:48:31,540 --> 00:48:32,340
Mr. Li.
1024
00:48:34,820 --> 00:48:35,620
You have no idea
1025
00:48:35,940 --> 00:48:37,420
how unreasonable they are.
1026
00:48:38,060 --> 00:48:39,060
They said if we lose the bet,
1027
00:48:39,180 --> 00:48:41,780
we all have to kneel to them.
1028
00:48:42,100 --> 00:48:42,900
Meng Hongjin,
1029
00:48:43,060 --> 00:48:44,780
you're really good
at playing the victim first.
1030
00:48:45,420 --> 00:48:47,300
We're all fellow students.
1031
00:48:47,420 --> 00:48:48,740
There's no need for all this kneeling.
1032
00:48:48,980 --> 00:48:51,660
It wouldn't sound good if word got out.
1033
00:48:52,380 --> 00:48:54,100
Mr. Li, you are reasonable.
1034
00:48:54,620 --> 00:48:55,500
But
1035
00:48:55,940 --> 00:48:58,580
you should keep an eye
on your teammates.
1036
00:49:00,140 --> 00:49:01,380
I just learned
1037
00:49:02,180 --> 00:49:04,220
that this whole bet started
because of Second Lady Jiang's
1038
00:49:04,220 --> 00:49:05,820
incident at Zhennv Hall.
1039
00:49:06,660 --> 00:49:08,100
So it's not really anyone else's fault.
1040
00:49:09,060 --> 00:49:10,620
Since everyone is so eager to bet,
1041
00:49:11,220 --> 00:49:12,100
let's do it this way.
1042
00:49:12,820 --> 00:49:14,380
Both of our teams will compete.
1043
00:49:15,300 --> 00:49:16,500
If you lose,
1044
00:49:16,820 --> 00:49:19,980
Second Lady Jiang will return
to Zhennv Hall herself.
1045
00:49:27,060 --> 00:49:27,980
Return to Zhennv Hall?
1046
00:49:28,540 --> 00:49:30,260
Meng Hongjin started this.
1047
00:49:30,820 --> 00:49:31,860
Why should Jiang Li go back?
1048
00:49:32,180 --> 00:49:32,900
How about this?
1049
00:49:33,420 --> 00:49:34,420
If we lose,
1050
00:49:35,260 --> 00:49:38,660
I, Li Lian, will become a monk.
1051
00:49:48,340 --> 00:49:49,020
Jiang Li.
1052
00:49:49,980 --> 00:49:51,980
From now on, you are me
1053
00:49:52,380 --> 00:49:53,180
and I am you.
1054
00:49:54,180 --> 00:49:56,860
No one can make us leave
1055
00:49:57,900 --> 00:49:59,940
without our consent.
1056
00:50:00,700 --> 00:50:02,180
Everything started at the Zhennv Hall.
1057
00:50:02,980 --> 00:50:04,020
I'll take you away from here
1058
00:50:04,540 --> 00:50:07,140
and never come back.
1059
00:50:09,780 --> 00:50:10,500
Mr. Li,
1060
00:50:11,140 --> 00:50:13,100
this is between Lady Meng and me.
1061
00:50:13,580 --> 00:50:15,420
No need to get you and others involved.
1062
00:50:15,820 --> 00:50:16,540
Mr. Ye,
1063
00:50:17,020 --> 00:50:19,220
if you change your mind
and join my side,
1064
00:50:19,780 --> 00:50:20,860
the bet
1065
00:50:23,340 --> 00:50:24,500
will be canceled.
1066
00:50:29,380 --> 00:50:31,420
You've been an official for many years.
Have you ever killed a tiger?
1067
00:50:32,460 --> 00:50:33,820
What did you think about
when you did it?
1068
00:50:34,420 --> 00:50:35,540
When I raise my blade to strike,
1069
00:50:36,380 --> 00:50:37,540
I don't think about anything.
1070
00:50:41,060 --> 00:50:41,820
No need to cancel the bet.
1071
00:50:45,780 --> 00:50:46,380
I'll accept
1072
00:50:48,020 --> 00:50:48,660
the bet.
1073
00:50:49,500 --> 00:50:50,100
Good.
1074
00:50:51,540 --> 00:50:52,660
Once said.
1075
00:50:53,180 --> 00:50:54,260
It cannot be taken back.
1076
00:51:08,220 --> 00:51:14,620
[Embrace Universal Knowledge. Erudite]
[Dedication. Book Principles Insight]
1077
00:51:49,500 --> 00:51:54,980
♪If there are no happy memories♪
1078
00:51:57,100 --> 00:52:02,580
♪How can we traverse
the forbidden land of sorrow♪
1079
00:52:04,380 --> 00:52:10,460
♪Two cold and unfeeling bodies♪
1080
00:52:11,140 --> 00:52:18,420
♪Holding hands,
can we get through the snow season♪
1081
00:52:19,460 --> 00:52:25,940
♪In the cold wind, in the long night♪
1082
00:52:26,740 --> 00:52:33,020
♪Embracing the remaining warmth♪
1083
00:52:34,300 --> 00:52:41,540
♪The depth of the sea, unfathomable♪
1084
00:52:41,620 --> 00:52:47,620
♪Can it bury yesterday's sighs♪
1085
00:52:48,300 --> 00:52:54,340
♪Continue to love,
cherishing it with my life♪
1086
00:52:56,180 --> 00:53:02,900
♪Continue to live,
even with only a glimmer of hope♪
1087
00:53:04,020 --> 00:53:10,820
♪Whether in sorrow or joy,
I believe in you♪
1088
00:53:11,820 --> 00:53:17,740
♪I'd rather be trapped
in the world's extremes♪
1089
00:53:18,460 --> 00:53:25,580
♪Continue to live,
exhausting all courage♪
1090
00:53:25,820 --> 00:53:33,100
♪Continue to love,
until the breath runs out♪
1091
00:53:33,980 --> 00:53:40,780
♪Traversing half a lifetime
of loneliness, just to meet you♪
1092
00:53:41,380 --> 00:53:47,820
♪After the hardships,
never to part again♪
1093
00:53:49,300 --> 00:53:57,260
♪After the hardships,
never to part again♪
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