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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:18,111 --> 00:00:19,168 Your Highness. 2 00:00:19,249 --> 00:00:21,927 Here are all the exam papers from the humble scholars this year. 3 00:00:22,010 --> 00:00:23,625 (His Majesty started a new round of exams.) 4 00:00:23,649 --> 00:00:24,869 (It's meant to help those from humble backgrounds.) 5 00:00:24,893 --> 00:00:28,766 (So, these scholars are all hell-bent on making it to the top overnight.) 6 00:00:29,235 --> 00:00:31,400 - (How ridiculous.) - (Exactly.) 7 00:00:32,273 --> 00:00:35,470 (These essays discussed contemporary affairs and river conservancy.) 8 00:00:35,551 --> 00:00:37,129 (They're just full of arrogance and bravado.) 9 00:00:37,153 --> 00:00:38,804 No wonder the Crown Prince told us 10 00:00:38,885 --> 00:00:42,000 to keep these humble scholars in check. 11 00:00:43,330 --> 00:00:44,720 Just look at what they've written. 12 00:00:49,680 --> 00:00:53,920 (Shen Xiao) 13 00:01:01,943 --> 00:01:03,830 Ambition no one cares about... 14 00:01:03,911 --> 00:01:05,926 Talent that never gets noticed... 15 00:01:10,090 --> 00:01:12,440 All it's good for is keeping my hands warm. 16 00:01:21,193 --> 00:01:23,019 I'll let the Crown Prince know 17 00:01:23,223 --> 00:01:24,838 that everything is proceeding as usual. 18 00:02:26,445 --> 00:02:32,880 (The Shadow Sovereign) 19 00:03:03,417 --> 00:03:04,631 Princess. 20 00:03:05,345 --> 00:03:07,123 The Crown Prince and the examiners are still in Fengqi Pavilion. 21 00:03:07,147 --> 00:03:09,147 But the Second Prince just showed up with his men. 22 00:03:12,673 --> 00:03:15,200 Then we better put on a good show. 23 00:03:15,367 --> 00:03:17,342 This one, this one, 24 00:03:17,586 --> 00:03:18,839 and this one too. 25 00:03:25,745 --> 00:03:26,782 Forget it. 26 00:03:26,895 --> 00:03:28,590 I'm in a good mood today. 27 00:03:28,713 --> 00:03:30,367 Let all of them come with me. 28 00:03:30,762 --> 00:03:33,043 - Thank you, Your Highness. - Thank you, Your Highness. 29 00:03:44,026 --> 00:03:45,180 The Second Prince is here for an investigation! 30 00:03:45,204 --> 00:03:47,044 No one is allowed to leave without permission! 31 00:03:55,145 --> 00:03:56,960 - Search the place. - Yes! 32 00:04:07,628 --> 00:04:08,864 Come on. 33 00:04:15,730 --> 00:04:16,944 Your Highness. 34 00:04:17,186 --> 00:04:18,586 The Princess is in Fengqi Pavilion. 35 00:04:20,446 --> 00:04:23,800 (Fengqi Pavilion) 36 00:04:28,666 --> 00:04:29,880 Second Prince. 37 00:04:34,659 --> 00:04:36,273 To what do I owe this, Second Brother? 38 00:04:36,672 --> 00:04:38,487 You're scaring my beauties here. 39 00:04:39,456 --> 00:04:40,831 Where is the Crown Prince? 40 00:04:41,017 --> 00:04:42,257 Someone sent in a secret report 41 00:04:42,368 --> 00:04:44,232 that the Crown Prince has rigged the latest imperial exam 42 00:04:44,256 --> 00:04:47,069 and is secretly meeting with the examiners here. 43 00:04:47,290 --> 00:04:48,623 You all can go. 44 00:04:50,674 --> 00:04:53,440 Second Brother, the Crown Prince hasn't even been here. 45 00:04:53,590 --> 00:04:55,590 You really shouldn't frame the heir to the throne. 46 00:04:56,649 --> 00:04:57,863 Frame him? 47 00:04:59,552 --> 00:05:00,960 Search the place. 48 00:05:16,057 --> 00:05:17,271 Your Highness. 49 00:05:17,391 --> 00:05:18,966 We shouldn't linger here. 50 00:05:24,681 --> 00:05:26,055 Let her deal with it. 51 00:05:51,122 --> 00:05:52,817 A broken string has disturbed Your Highness. 52 00:05:52,841 --> 00:05:54,538 I humbly pray for Your Highness's indulgence. 53 00:05:54,562 --> 00:05:57,255 Do not let such a trivial matter spoil your enjoyment. 54 00:06:33,194 --> 00:06:34,728 What an intriguing person. 55 00:06:36,401 --> 00:06:38,416 You shall be the chief courtesan for today. 56 00:06:42,898 --> 00:06:44,815 A night like this is worth a fortune. 57 00:06:44,914 --> 00:06:47,034 Second Brother, are you here to witness the ceremony? 58 00:06:47,297 --> 00:06:48,511 Absurd. 59 00:06:48,961 --> 00:06:51,016 You act so shamelessly. 60 00:06:51,376 --> 00:06:53,456 Are you not afraid the Prince Consort will find out? 61 00:06:58,809 --> 00:07:00,023 Your Highness. 62 00:07:02,834 --> 00:07:04,634 We've searched everywhere. Nothing turned up. 63 00:07:06,177 --> 00:07:08,432 It's hardly a novelty for the noble ladies of the Ye Dynasty 64 00:07:08,456 --> 00:07:10,972 to seek handsome companions for pleasure. 65 00:07:11,201 --> 00:07:13,016 Besides, Prince Consort Cui is from a noble family. 66 00:07:13,040 --> 00:07:14,400 He is accustomed to being served. 67 00:07:14,557 --> 00:07:16,372 He doesn't know how to please a woman. 68 00:07:17,810 --> 00:07:19,583 The pleasures of the inner chambers 69 00:07:21,107 --> 00:07:23,120 are something one must seek for oneself. 70 00:07:29,290 --> 00:07:30,504 Let's go. 71 00:07:41,714 --> 00:07:43,024 Keep a closer watch. 72 00:07:43,105 --> 00:07:44,240 Yes. 73 00:07:53,818 --> 00:07:55,152 Carry me to the bed. 74 00:08:09,755 --> 00:08:11,729 You're not from Xianke Bordello. 75 00:08:11,978 --> 00:08:14,218 You disguised yourself as a courtesan and approached me. 76 00:08:14,955 --> 00:08:16,529 Who sent you? 77 00:08:21,650 --> 00:08:22,864 No one sent me. 78 00:08:23,122 --> 00:08:24,447 I only know that 79 00:08:25,035 --> 00:08:27,860 Your Highness didn't want this to be discovered by the Second Prince. 80 00:08:29,906 --> 00:08:31,529 I am merely a scholar from a humble family. 81 00:08:31,553 --> 00:08:33,473 Though the Ye Dynasty has established new exams, 82 00:08:33,569 --> 00:08:36,663 I know all too well that success hinges on 83 00:08:37,642 --> 00:08:39,537 recommendations made beyond the exam hall. 84 00:08:41,283 --> 00:08:43,228 Thus, I beg Your Highness 85 00:08:45,324 --> 00:08:46,978 to review my submission 86 00:08:47,091 --> 00:08:49,351 and recommend me a path to a brighter future. 87 00:08:52,410 --> 00:08:53,930 Since you're from a humble background, 88 00:08:54,001 --> 00:08:56,398 you heard why the Second Prince came here. 89 00:08:56,479 --> 00:08:58,294 Why did you not hand the jade pendant to him? 90 00:08:59,058 --> 00:09:00,848 The Second Prince's search was merely a pretext. 91 00:09:00,872 --> 00:09:02,802 His true aim was the struggle for power with the Crown Prince. 92 00:09:02,826 --> 00:09:04,880 Had I offered the pendant to him, 93 00:09:05,203 --> 00:09:06,896 I'd just be asking for trouble. 94 00:09:07,682 --> 00:09:09,215 I seek no trouble. 95 00:09:09,689 --> 00:09:11,689 I only wish to earn Your Highness's recommendation 96 00:09:11,746 --> 00:09:13,767 through my talents and ambitions. 97 00:09:26,801 --> 00:09:28,015 Princess. 98 00:09:28,096 --> 00:09:29,310 Are you okay? 99 00:09:33,778 --> 00:09:34,992 This is... 100 00:09:41,765 --> 00:09:43,238 A recommendation? 101 00:09:43,370 --> 00:09:45,004 How impressive for a humble scholar. 102 00:09:47,570 --> 00:09:49,103 To obtain fame and official rank, 103 00:09:49,425 --> 00:09:52,200 you resort to such despicable means to offer yourself to me. 104 00:09:52,715 --> 00:09:53,929 I wouldn't dare. 105 00:09:54,650 --> 00:09:56,624 This matter was absolutely not my doing. 106 00:09:56,722 --> 00:09:58,480 I'll find the antidote right now. 107 00:10:05,378 --> 00:10:06,911 Perform well. 108 00:10:08,289 --> 00:10:09,880 As for your recommendation, 109 00:10:10,066 --> 00:10:11,560 we shall discuss it later. 110 00:11:54,425 --> 00:11:56,318 (Although she's arrogant and domineering, ) 111 00:11:57,353 --> 00:11:58,567 (she...) 112 00:12:10,745 --> 00:12:11,959 (This is...) 113 00:12:17,338 --> 00:12:18,552 Step down! 114 00:12:30,059 --> 00:12:31,135 Here's your reward. 115 00:12:31,329 --> 00:12:32,543 Get out. 116 00:12:38,849 --> 00:12:40,129 What do you mean, Your Highness? 117 00:12:40,497 --> 00:12:43,407 The drug in the wine was not my doing, and you promised me... 118 00:12:43,488 --> 00:12:45,840 I would never recommend someone so shameless. 119 00:12:46,138 --> 00:12:48,489 Don't you humble scholars value integrity and honor above all? 120 00:12:48,513 --> 00:12:50,550 Yet your skill in selling yourself for advancement 121 00:12:50,689 --> 00:12:52,840 surpasses even the courtesans of Xianke Bordello. 122 00:12:53,593 --> 00:12:56,553 If you're willing to serve the nobles, why bother with the imperial exams? 123 00:12:56,633 --> 00:12:59,033 You might as well settle comfortably into being a courtesan. 124 00:13:06,483 --> 00:13:08,520 What a privileged princess you are. 125 00:13:08,698 --> 00:13:10,272 Last night, it was you who proclaimed me 126 00:13:10,296 --> 00:13:11,924 the chief courtesan before the Second Prince. 127 00:13:11,948 --> 00:13:13,681 Yet today, you deny everything. 128 00:13:14,004 --> 00:13:16,285 You toy with people's hearts and disregard your promises. 129 00:13:17,330 --> 00:13:18,904 If we're talking shamelessness, 130 00:13:19,858 --> 00:13:21,672 Your Highness deserves it more than I do. 131 00:13:22,530 --> 00:13:23,744 Farewell. 132 00:13:29,265 --> 00:13:31,039 He sure has a temper. 133 00:13:37,193 --> 00:13:38,271 Princess. 134 00:13:38,370 --> 00:13:40,904 Last night, did the fake show turn real? 135 00:13:44,035 --> 00:13:45,312 My body is mine to control. 136 00:13:45,466 --> 00:13:46,839 Pleasure comes first. 137 00:13:49,496 --> 00:13:51,341 Looks like Your Highness thinks highly of him. 138 00:13:51,802 --> 00:13:53,095 That's rare. 139 00:13:53,218 --> 00:13:55,048 That Cui has kept a mistress for years. 140 00:13:55,129 --> 00:13:58,262 Does he really still expect you to defend his reputation now? 141 00:13:58,530 --> 00:13:59,744 Shameless. 142 00:14:01,682 --> 00:14:02,719 Last night, 143 00:14:02,855 --> 00:14:04,077 I slept incredibly well. 144 00:14:04,158 --> 00:14:05,451 Not a single dream all night. 145 00:14:06,170 --> 00:14:08,774 Could this medicine also have a calming effect? 146 00:14:09,609 --> 00:14:11,543 Love beans don't have such a property. 147 00:14:11,867 --> 00:14:12,897 All these years, 148 00:14:12,978 --> 00:14:15,192 you have been haunted by nightmares, barely sleeping at night. 149 00:14:15,216 --> 00:14:16,869 Why were you suddenly able to rest soundly last night? 150 00:14:16,893 --> 00:14:19,261 Perhaps it was not the medicine that was effective, 151 00:14:19,449 --> 00:14:20,663 but the person? 152 00:14:23,696 --> 00:14:24,761 (You toy with people's hearts) 153 00:14:24,785 --> 00:14:26,224 and disregard your promises. 154 00:14:26,305 --> 00:14:28,963 (If we're talking shamelessness, Your Highness deserves it more than I do.) 155 00:14:28,987 --> 00:14:31,947 This medicine doesn't seem like something that a humble scholar could get. 156 00:14:32,058 --> 00:14:33,912 Nor does it seem like Second Brother's doing. 157 00:14:34,722 --> 00:14:36,696 Maybe the person who set me up 158 00:14:36,898 --> 00:14:39,152 has nothing to do with court politics. 159 00:14:39,844 --> 00:14:44,733 (Hugging my pillow, ) 160 00:14:44,845 --> 00:14:48,920 (I lie by the north window, ) 161 00:14:49,083 --> 00:14:51,314 (my lover comes) 162 00:14:51,395 --> 00:14:57,367 (and we laugh together.) 163 00:14:57,772 --> 00:15:01,533 (So many little joys, ) 164 00:15:01,614 --> 00:15:06,400 (so many surprises, ) 165 00:15:06,806 --> 00:15:11,128 (how long can) 166 00:15:11,277 --> 00:15:15,440 (this tenderness last?) 167 00:15:15,817 --> 00:15:17,880 So many little joys, so many surprises, 168 00:15:18,091 --> 00:15:19,905 how long can this tenderness last? 169 00:15:21,930 --> 00:15:23,144 Beautiful song. 170 00:15:23,786 --> 00:15:25,142 Lord Cui, if you like it, 171 00:15:25,254 --> 00:15:26,669 I'll sing it for you every day. 172 00:15:27,034 --> 00:15:28,591 But today, 173 00:15:28,769 --> 00:15:30,743 you should go back to the Princess residence. 174 00:15:30,889 --> 00:15:32,704 After all, you're still the Prince Consort. 175 00:15:33,662 --> 00:15:36,023 Just say what you want to say. 176 00:15:37,858 --> 00:15:40,256 I heard that last night, 177 00:15:40,378 --> 00:15:42,552 Princess Zhao Yang was at Xianke Bordello, 178 00:15:43,410 --> 00:15:44,920 meeting a male companion. 179 00:15:46,937 --> 00:15:48,015 I thought that 180 00:15:48,162 --> 00:15:49,947 if you returned today, 181 00:15:50,116 --> 00:15:52,290 those rumors would fall apart on their own. 182 00:16:00,290 --> 00:16:02,239 She let the news slip on purpose 183 00:16:02,384 --> 00:16:04,580 because she intended certain people to hear them. 184 00:16:04,721 --> 00:16:07,000 She was merely acting on behalf of the Crown Prince. 185 00:16:07,180 --> 00:16:08,675 Why take it so seriously? 186 00:16:10,913 --> 00:16:12,368 But what if 187 00:16:13,411 --> 00:16:15,644 the Princess actually made the act real? 188 00:16:19,010 --> 00:16:21,144 You have always known how to act with restraint 189 00:16:21,599 --> 00:16:22,908 and understand when to advance and when to retreat. 190 00:16:22,932 --> 00:16:24,867 That's what I like most about you. 191 00:16:24,994 --> 00:16:26,208 Do you understand? 192 00:16:30,116 --> 00:16:31,960 I have overstepped. 193 00:16:41,328 --> 00:16:46,120 (Eastern Palace) 194 00:17:13,082 --> 00:17:15,560 Your Highness stayed overnight at Xianke Bordello last night. 195 00:17:17,962 --> 00:17:20,496 Where did you spend the night, then? 196 00:17:23,298 --> 00:17:24,591 Don't forget, 197 00:17:25,393 --> 00:17:27,671 you're now the wife of the Cui family. 198 00:17:27,841 --> 00:17:30,215 When you're dallying with your mistress, 199 00:17:30,409 --> 00:17:31,644 you hardly remember 200 00:17:31,773 --> 00:17:34,373 that you are the Prince Consort of the Ye Imperial Family either. 201 00:17:37,018 --> 00:17:40,560 This is no longer the time when you used me to escape the Cold Palace. 202 00:17:41,041 --> 00:17:42,617 Now that you have stepped over the Cui family to rise high 203 00:17:42,641 --> 00:17:44,276 and secure His Majesty's deep favor, 204 00:17:44,405 --> 00:17:47,204 you're unwilling to even maintain the facade. 205 00:17:48,353 --> 00:17:49,567 Maintain a facade? 206 00:17:51,170 --> 00:17:53,384 We're just husband and wife in name. 207 00:17:53,762 --> 00:17:55,080 Mutual non-interference 208 00:17:55,239 --> 00:17:56,892 is the final courtesy between us. 209 00:17:57,314 --> 00:17:58,927 I hope you will remember that. 210 00:18:01,969 --> 00:18:03,183 Let's go. 211 00:18:03,417 --> 00:18:05,377 The Crown Prince doesn't like to be kept waiting. 212 00:18:08,274 --> 00:18:10,048 What are we supposed to do now? 213 00:18:10,417 --> 00:18:12,977 His Majesty wants to use the new exam to promote humble scholars 214 00:18:13,058 --> 00:18:14,374 and suppress our noble clans. 215 00:18:14,457 --> 00:18:16,614 If a humble scholar truly emerges among 216 00:18:16,710 --> 00:18:18,587 the top three successful candidates this year, 217 00:18:18,681 --> 00:18:19,895 I'm afraid 218 00:18:20,201 --> 00:18:21,719 there will be endless trouble. 219 00:18:21,890 --> 00:18:24,584 - Indeed. - Second Brother didn't get any evidence last night, 220 00:18:24,761 --> 00:18:26,441 but he still entered the palace overnight. 221 00:18:26,513 --> 00:18:29,046 He accused me before Father of secretly meeting the examiners. 222 00:18:29,514 --> 00:18:30,847 His Majesty is displeased 223 00:18:30,963 --> 00:18:33,604 and has forbidden my people to participate in the new exam evaluation. 224 00:18:33,628 --> 00:18:35,969 His Majesty made it clear that he'll personally review the exam papers. 225 00:18:35,993 --> 00:18:37,897 The papers submitted by humble scholars can no longer be destroyed. 226 00:18:37,921 --> 00:18:39,598 That's the real crisis. 227 00:18:39,704 --> 00:18:41,958 Princess Zhao Yang and the Prince Consort have arrived. 228 00:18:43,370 --> 00:18:44,584 Come in. 229 00:18:53,467 --> 00:18:55,400 Your Highness, I pay my respects. 230 00:19:08,514 --> 00:19:10,352 Second Brother showed up unexpectedly last night. 231 00:19:10,376 --> 00:19:12,469 Luckily, he didn't find this thing. 232 00:19:17,897 --> 00:19:19,111 Zhao Yang. 233 00:19:19,306 --> 00:19:21,986 I'm sure you overheard my conversation with the officials just now. 234 00:19:23,530 --> 00:19:25,930 Father plans to personally review the exam papers this year. 235 00:19:26,297 --> 00:19:27,951 Do you have a way around that? 236 00:19:31,209 --> 00:19:32,464 Don't worry, Your Highness. 237 00:19:33,145 --> 00:19:35,000 As long as every paper His Majesty sees 238 00:19:35,258 --> 00:19:37,272 comes from the hands of noble families, 239 00:19:37,609 --> 00:19:39,729 there's no way the humble scholars will get a chance. 240 00:19:39,929 --> 00:19:41,143 Indeed. 241 00:19:41,786 --> 00:19:43,879 The only variable is Father himself. 242 00:19:44,243 --> 00:19:46,040 But right now, in the Eastern Palace, 243 00:19:46,217 --> 00:19:48,777 the only one who can get near the exam papers before His Majesty 244 00:19:51,521 --> 00:19:52,735 is you. 245 00:20:00,802 --> 00:20:02,016 What? 246 00:20:03,145 --> 00:20:04,399 Is there some difficulty? 247 00:20:10,402 --> 00:20:11,616 Crown Prince, 248 00:20:12,298 --> 00:20:14,588 Father has recently become increasingly resolute in making decisions. 249 00:20:14,612 --> 00:20:17,132 He has also summoned Second Brother before him more frequently. 250 00:20:17,705 --> 00:20:19,496 Although it's easy for me to enter the palace, 251 00:20:19,520 --> 00:20:22,453 this may not be the most suitable moment. 252 00:20:22,867 --> 00:20:26,040 I fear that the slightest mistake could instead ruin the greater plan. 253 00:20:33,810 --> 00:20:35,024 Zhao Yang. 254 00:20:45,209 --> 00:20:47,624 (Yeah, that's it! Have her hold the apple up!) 255 00:20:47,978 --> 00:20:49,360 (This is fun!) 256 00:20:49,658 --> 00:20:52,120 (Hold the apple tight. Don't drop it.) 257 00:20:54,691 --> 00:20:58,200 (If you tremble again and I miss it, don't blame me.) 258 00:21:15,617 --> 00:21:16,897 Please calm down, Your Highness. 259 00:21:20,698 --> 00:21:22,185 Back when you were desperate to get out of the Cold Palace, 260 00:21:22,209 --> 00:21:23,920 you did everything you could to please me, 261 00:21:24,123 --> 00:21:25,977 (and you weren't afraid of anything.) 262 00:21:45,090 --> 00:21:46,886 I do not wish for Father to see 263 00:21:47,008 --> 00:21:49,502 even a single exam paper from a humble scholar. 264 00:21:51,114 --> 00:21:52,649 Don't mess this up. 265 00:21:54,817 --> 00:21:56,014 Zhao Yang understands. 266 00:21:56,249 --> 00:21:58,129 She will surely do everything within her power. 267 00:22:03,962 --> 00:22:05,176 Your Highness. 268 00:22:06,251 --> 00:22:07,981 Having both of them in the Eastern Palace 269 00:22:08,157 --> 00:22:09,451 is truly a blessing. 270 00:22:10,417 --> 00:22:11,712 Don't let me down. 271 00:22:16,698 --> 00:22:18,033 I'll obey, Your Highness. 272 00:22:43,034 --> 00:22:44,248 Does it hurt? 273 00:22:58,529 --> 00:23:00,200 I'm already used to it. 274 00:23:01,376 --> 00:23:02,969 (Back when you were desperate to get out of the Cold Palace, ) 275 00:23:02,993 --> 00:23:04,793 (you did everything you could to please me, ) 276 00:23:04,870 --> 00:23:06,765 (and you weren't afraid of anything.) 277 00:23:08,332 --> 00:23:10,410 (Mother, you can be saved!) 278 00:23:10,719 --> 00:23:12,270 (I got some ancient ginseng.) 279 00:23:12,370 --> 00:23:14,560 (Once you eat it, you'll get better.) 280 00:23:27,071 --> 00:23:28,966 Mother! 281 00:23:33,970 --> 00:23:35,726 Mother, please get up. 282 00:23:35,846 --> 00:23:37,960 Don't leave me here alone. 283 00:23:47,106 --> 00:23:48,640 Mother... 284 00:23:50,659 --> 00:23:52,320 (From that day on, ) 285 00:23:52,849 --> 00:23:54,223 (I swore) 286 00:23:54,849 --> 00:23:57,224 (I'd survive and walk out of this Cold Palace.) 287 00:23:58,771 --> 00:24:01,265 (I would live the finest life this world could offer.) 288 00:24:09,067 --> 00:24:10,281 All these years, 289 00:24:10,530 --> 00:24:12,026 the Crown Prince has formed factions for personal gain, 290 00:24:12,050 --> 00:24:14,106 imposed harsh levies, and driven loyal officials to their deaths. 291 00:24:14,130 --> 00:24:16,423 I cannot allow the fate of the Ye Dynasty to fall into 292 00:24:16,504 --> 00:24:19,419 the hands of someone who treats people's lives like they're nothing. 293 00:24:19,500 --> 00:24:20,596 And His Majesty 294 00:24:20,677 --> 00:24:23,411 uses the new exam to bring in humble scholars and keep the nobles in check. 295 00:24:23,435 --> 00:24:24,511 His concern is solely 296 00:24:24,633 --> 00:24:26,407 the stability of his imperial power, 297 00:24:26,536 --> 00:24:28,160 not the suffering of the people. 298 00:24:31,467 --> 00:24:33,281 It's time to make our move. 299 00:24:36,146 --> 00:24:38,306 The Crown Prince gave me a chance to meet His Majesty. 300 00:24:38,843 --> 00:24:41,936 I'll make sure His Majesty sees the answers from humble scholars. 301 00:24:42,388 --> 00:24:43,881 The Top Scholar of the imperial exam 302 00:24:44,609 --> 00:24:46,344 must be our man. 303 00:24:46,626 --> 00:24:47,640 The person 304 00:24:47,754 --> 00:24:49,188 is already in place. 305 00:24:54,505 --> 00:24:56,640 Though I have never met this grand gift, 306 00:24:58,354 --> 00:24:59,968 it ought to prove quite a surprise 307 00:25:00,786 --> 00:25:02,879 for the Crown Prince. 308 00:25:04,962 --> 00:25:07,176 (This year's Top Scholar is from a humble family.) 309 00:25:07,403 --> 00:25:08,560 (Indeed.) 310 00:25:08,697 --> 00:25:10,955 His Majesty has specially arranged this banquet for the Top Scholar. 311 00:25:10,979 --> 00:25:13,151 - Crown Prince. - Crown Prince. 312 00:25:13,349 --> 00:25:15,174 - Crown Prince. - Crown Prince. 313 00:25:17,832 --> 00:25:19,886 Why is this year's Top Scholar a humble scholar? 314 00:25:20,754 --> 00:25:22,480 Is this the result of what you have arranged? 315 00:25:22,504 --> 00:25:24,344 Second Brother was in the palace that day too. 316 00:25:24,441 --> 00:25:26,121 - It's likely that he interfered. - Yes. 317 00:25:26,165 --> 00:25:28,219 The Second Prince was in the palace that day. 318 00:25:30,553 --> 00:25:33,080 His Majesty has arrived. 319 00:25:35,434 --> 00:25:37,800 Greetings, Your Majesty. 320 00:25:41,010 --> 00:25:42,680 Everyone, you may rise. 321 00:25:43,216 --> 00:25:44,430 Let's begin the banquet. 322 00:26:10,324 --> 00:26:12,599 Congratulations, Father, for gaining such a talented scholar. 323 00:26:12,623 --> 00:26:14,932 May I ask what important position Father intends 324 00:26:15,077 --> 00:26:16,690 to grant the Top Scholar? 325 00:26:17,011 --> 00:26:18,880 A sixth-rank Censorate Secretary. 326 00:26:19,112 --> 00:26:21,600 What do all of you think? 327 00:26:22,186 --> 00:26:24,626 Appointed Censorate Secretary right away? And of sixth rank, no less. 328 00:26:24,650 --> 00:26:27,383 Your Majesty, you must not do this. 329 00:26:27,849 --> 00:26:30,202 A Censorate Secretary is one of the Emperor's close attendants. 330 00:26:30,226 --> 00:26:32,050 How could someone from a humble background be entrusted with that position? 331 00:26:32,074 --> 00:26:34,142 I suggest appointing him as magistrate of Lingnan County. 332 00:26:34,166 --> 00:26:36,076 His future appointment may be reconsidered after three years of experience. 333 00:26:36,100 --> 00:26:38,415 (Lingnan is a wild and remote region.) 334 00:26:38,659 --> 00:26:40,579 (They are practically trying to get him killed.) 335 00:26:44,179 --> 00:26:46,493 Your Majesty, Lingnan is hot and humid, 336 00:26:46,626 --> 00:26:47,946 infested with snakes and insects. 337 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,671 The new Top Scholar would likely perish at his post 338 00:26:49,695 --> 00:26:50,909 before three years pass. 339 00:26:51,185 --> 00:26:52,399 I believe 340 00:26:52,544 --> 00:26:54,688 a sixth-rank Censorate Secretary position is the perfect appointment. 341 00:26:54,712 --> 00:26:56,206 I second that. 342 00:26:56,731 --> 00:26:59,680 Your Majesty, we agree with the Crown Prince. 343 00:27:04,335 --> 00:27:06,542 Your Majesty, if this man only seeks comfort, 344 00:27:06,623 --> 00:27:07,837 he is unworthy of great responsibility. 345 00:27:07,861 --> 00:27:09,880 - We second the motion. - We second the motion. 346 00:27:45,018 --> 00:27:46,992 I was careless and startled Your Majesty. 347 00:27:49,209 --> 00:27:51,184 It's fine to get drunk at a banquet. 348 00:27:51,458 --> 00:27:53,440 - Rise. - Thank you, Father. 349 00:27:57,121 --> 00:27:58,456 I think 350 00:27:59,298 --> 00:28:01,992 this fine wine is truly rare. 351 00:28:02,393 --> 00:28:03,960 If everyone keeps arguing, 352 00:28:04,104 --> 00:28:05,584 aren't we just spoiling the occasion? 353 00:28:07,217 --> 00:28:08,431 Father, 354 00:28:08,583 --> 00:28:10,336 the Top Scholar has only just entered the imperial court. 355 00:28:10,360 --> 00:28:13,549 Sending him to take office in Lingnan would seem excessively harsh. 356 00:28:13,984 --> 00:28:15,198 Why not grant him 357 00:28:15,311 --> 00:28:18,268 an eighth-rank Supervising Censor position to remain in the capital, 358 00:28:18,397 --> 00:28:20,277 where Chancellor Xiao may personally guide him? 359 00:28:20,383 --> 00:28:21,873 If he later proves incapable, 360 00:28:21,954 --> 00:28:23,928 it would not be too late to send him to Lingnan. 361 00:28:24,409 --> 00:28:25,486 The Luming Banquet is held 362 00:28:25,630 --> 00:28:28,040 to celebrate my acquisition of a talent to assist the court. 363 00:28:28,987 --> 00:28:32,800 Only Zhao Yang has understood the true meaning within this wine. 364 00:28:35,176 --> 00:28:36,920 We shall proceed as you suggest 365 00:28:37,770 --> 00:28:41,064 and grant him the post of Supervising Censor. 366 00:28:42,625 --> 00:28:44,120 Let's all enjoy the banquet. 367 00:28:44,498 --> 00:28:46,391 Thank you, Your Majesty. 368 00:28:49,692 --> 00:28:52,600 With only a few words, she has pleased Father 369 00:28:52,769 --> 00:28:54,987 while also aligning herself with the Crown Prince's wishes. 370 00:28:55,011 --> 00:28:56,560 She's really impressive. 371 00:28:57,026 --> 00:28:59,879 No wonder she's the Princess most trusted by His Majesty. 372 00:29:01,379 --> 00:29:02,952 What is this? 373 00:29:04,345 --> 00:29:07,640 The new Top Scholar enters the banquet to meet His Majesty. 374 00:29:58,186 --> 00:29:59,480 I, Shen Xiao, 375 00:29:59,755 --> 00:30:01,249 wish Your Majesty good health. 376 00:30:02,018 --> 00:30:03,232 I'm well. 377 00:30:03,642 --> 00:30:05,017 Rise and take your seat. 378 00:30:05,514 --> 00:30:07,248 Thank you for Your Majesty's grace. 379 00:30:22,187 --> 00:30:23,720 May I report to Your Majesty. 380 00:30:23,962 --> 00:30:25,010 I, Shen Xiao, 381 00:30:25,138 --> 00:30:27,600 wish to impeach Princess Zhao Yang, Li Shu. 27079