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"Go Ahead Fearlessly" - Liu Yuning

♫ Grudges and karma, right and wrong ♫

♫ The past hides blood and tears ♫

♫ It is hard to catch up after years of separation ♫

♫ The truth cannot be fully revealed ♫

♫ Fate is full of twists and turns ♫

♫ Life and death, fortune and misfortune go hand in hand ♫

♫ Obsession is hard to get rid of, keeping the truth and getting rid of the lies, let the wind blow ♫

♫ Tossed about by the wind and rain, I will never regret it, I will accompany you for my whole life ♫

♫ At least you share my joy and sorrow ♫

♫ Unravelling fate, fearlessly, a dream returns ♫

♫ The mountains and rivers are bright and beautiful, holding hands, together we return ♫

♫ In this life, my heart returns untainted of dust and ash ♫

[Melody of Golden Age]

[Episode 40]

Mother Empress, I beg you

to punish Zhang Xingwei according to the law.

But please consider his past merits

and deal with the members of the Zhang family with some leniency.

Grand Empress Dowager,

the Zhang family has served as Prime Minister for three generations.

They have contributed to Great Cang.

One person's mistake should not implicate an entire innocent family.

Minister Shen, do you really think so?

I know well the suffering of being in detention.

I only hope...

the truth can be cleared.

The eighth year of the Shengli Era,

Prime Minister Zhang Xingwei [Late father Shen Bingzhu's tablet]

was given poisoned wine to kill himself.

Prince Xian, Xiao Zhong, volunteered to defend the borders

and won't return for ten years.

The Jinxiu Workshop case was overturned and the injustice redressed.

Shen Bingzhu's alleged treason was re-examined.

Officials of the Zhou family were all prosecuted.

The relatives of the Zhou family were demoted and sent back to their hometown,

and forever barred from entering Xiang'an.

The Shen family's slandered name was finally cleared.

[Late father Shen Bingzhu's tablet]

♫ Grudges and karma, right and wrong ♫

♫ The past hides blood and tears ♫

Father.

Mother.

♫ Fate is full of twists and turns ♫

I finally did it.

[Late father Shen Bingzhu's tablet]

♫ Tossed about by the wind and rain, I will never regret it, I will accompany you for my whole life ♫

♫ At least you share my joy and sorrow ♫

♫ Unravelling fate, fearlessly, a dream returns ♫

♫ The mountains and rivers are bright and beautiful, holding hands, together we return ♫

By heavenly decree, here comes the edict.

The case of former Minister Shen, Shen Bingzhu, collaborating with the enemy

was actually an unjust case.

The loyalty of the Shen family is witnessed by everyone.

A monument of loyalty and courage is now specially bestowed.

[Announcement] The Shen family's deceased can be buried with honor.

All related family members shall be treated with privilege.

Uncle Shen, do you see it?

He finally cleared the Shen family's name.

Smart.

Good.

Mother Empress, I know my mistake.

I beg Mother Empress to punish me.

If I wanted to punish you, I'd have done it long ago.

Yong'an,

I don't punish you,

not because of the relationship between mother and daughter,

but because you only funded the local soldiers,

which does no harm to Great Cang or the state.

But if you dare to harbor a hint of rebellious intent…

I would never dare.

I have already surrendered all my private assets to the national treasury.

My life is also at your disposal.

Rise. Such a mistake must not be made again.

I will keep this in mind.

Yong'an, do you think funding the local area

with some provisions, would win the people's hearts?

The so-called people's hearts cannot be bought.

Now that your royal brother is defending the borders and you are here in Xiang'an,

you should perhaps do something for Great Cang.

I don't have to tell you more. Right?

I will surely do my utmost to assist His Majesty sincerely.

Good that you understand.

As it is said, the rise of governance lies in following the will of the people.

The fall of governance lies in going against the people's hearts.

When the people abhor toil and worry, I provide them leisure and joy.

When the people detest poverty and lowliness, I enrich and elevate them.

Go ahead, speak.

When the people fear danger and downfall, I ensure their safety.

When the people dread extinction, I nurture and multiply them.

Good! Very good!

Qi'er has finally spoken up! Qi'er!

Your Majesty has grown up. Finally.

You have started to speak. Good.

Aunt, hurry up! Come here!

His Majesty has spoken.

Runing.

I pay my respect, Grand Empress Dowager.

Rise, rise now. This is a family gathering.

No need for formalities.

The lily sachet you sent to me, I have accepted it.

I just prefer the sachet of night-blooming jasmine.

Runing,

you didn't return it this time.

You are giving me face.

I've taken note of it.

I will gift you the night-blooming jasmine sachet.

By heavenly decree, here comes the edict. [Yan Mansion]

"I have heard that Yan Xing, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Justice,

possesses both virtue and talent, has solved many strange cases.

Hereby is specially promoted to the Director of the Ministry of Justice.

Granting her the plaque inscribed by my own hand of Expert Detective

[Female Expert Detective of Great Cang] to display her achievements."

Respect this!

Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great kindness.

Director Yan, please rise.

We were delivering the imperial decree around Xiang'an City for quite a while.

We went to the Shen Mansion.

Unexpectedly, you are here in your maternal home.

Thank you for your efforts.

Hot tea has been prepared. Please come in.

I must rush back to the palace to report, so I won't disturb you any further.

Thank you. Please.

Sixth Daughter, you are truly capable. A raise in salary?

[Female Expert Detective of Great Cang]

What a glory to the family!

What a glory!

What a glory!

This is the first plaque personally written by His Majesty since he assumed the throne.

Really?

After I died, I could meet my ancestors with pride.

Father, why would you say such things?

Although I really want to keep this plaque in the Yan Mansion,

in a few days, you should still take this plaque back to the Shen Mansion.

Now that you are married, staying at your parental home all the time is quite inappropriate.

Father, I have already divorced Shen Du.

There's no reason to return to the Shen Mansion.

Father, do you want to drive me out?

Look. Why would I possibly mean that?

You are just having a quarrel.

It's easy to get over; argue then reconcile.

You can't just stay here and not solve it. Right?

Look.

After she has become the director, her temper has grown even bigger.

[Discerning the Finest Details]

My Lord, congratulations!

Your salary has increased again.

I don't really care.

- Right, right. - Mere material possessions.

As an official, I do not seek fame or profit,

but to cultivate myself, harmonize the family, and govern the nation.

Yes, yes, you are right.

But then again, the reason you received the reward this time

is that you were acting righteously.

Right? Look.

Back then, Great Chief and Director Yan were deep in peril,

all others shunned to avoid it.

Only you bravely stepped out and offered help.

I truly admire you. Really! My Lord.

Xiao Feng, do you know why this is?

I don't know.

I have been an official for twenty years.

The most valuable experience is…

What is it?

Please tell me.

Burning a cold stove.

How to burn the cold stove? When?

That's all knowledge.

- Burning a cold stove? - Xiao Feng.

Qi Yeyun, constable of the Ministry of Justice, is here to report for duty.

- Yeyun? - Correct.

I am the head of the Constable Department, Feng Gui.

Come on, everyone. Drop everything you're doing.

Come over and meet the new guy. Hurry.

Hurry.

Well, we all warmly welcome you

to join us, the Constable Department.

- Welcome, welcome. - Welcome, welcome.

Burning a cold stove.

All right, all right, get to your business.

This Qi Yeyun calls Great Chief brother-in-law.

It's certainly a hot stove. No need to burn at all.

You have a long way to go.

[Lu's Pawnshop]

- Very well. - Comfortable, Father?

Comfortable. My girl is massaging my back, of course, it's comfortable.

Father, well, this worker is working hard. Right?

Of course. It's good.

Girl, our pawnshop can never keep a worker for long.

Luckily, we have such a diligent son-in-law.

Langxing, come, sit down, and rest for a bit. Have some tea.

It's all right, I can continue working. I'm not tired.

Langxing, I think you're missing a set of golden armor.

I'll order a set for you.

No, no need.

You already gave me a golden cap last time. I really don't need it.

Just accept it. Let me tell you.

Golden armor suits you best.

Well… It's too valuable.

I really can't accept it.

Do you want it or not?

Yes.

Right. Just accept whatever my father gives you.

My girl is right. You must accept whatever an elder gives.

My girl is right. You must accept whatever an elder gives.

Exactly.

Yes.

I-I'm going to get back to work.

Grand Empress Dowager, the reconstruction of Ming Hall has been completed.

The melody composed by Music Minister Jin for Ming Hall's reconstruction

only needs the ending to be completed.

I have already asked the palace musicians to complete the final section of the melody.

Grand Empress Dowager, please appreciate it.

Good, I trust you and most at ease.

This piece is only lacking a title.

I'm not talented enough. Please grant it a title, Grand Empress Dowager.

All things prepared, it's a golden age.

Let's name it the Melody of Golden Age.

I think, when Ming Hall reopens,

I wish to invite the civilians of Xiang'an to visit inside,

to share the joy, and enjoy the Melody of Golden Age.

[Ming Hall]

[Yan Mansion]

Great Chief, Sixth Miss said since you're divorced, don't disturb her anymore.

Great Chief, please return.

I take my leave.

Great Chief, this is the ninth time you've been turned back.

- I think… - I think…

this gift isn't good enough, not enough to move her.

Sixth Sister, this is already the ninth time.

Great Chief has shown great sincerity.

Don't be mad at him. Go back home.

Yes. Sixth Daughter, he is the Great Chief and stays all day outside our house.

With people coming and going, it doesn't look decent.

Just show some mercy.

Mother. Third Sister. Why do you all speak for him?

It's he who wanted the divorce,

I simply fulfilled his wish.

Besides, I didn't ask him to stay outside the house all day.

Wait! Where are you going?

To eat. I'm hungry, Mother.

Then I'll go and make you the meal. Take it easy. Be careful.

Jing Lin.

Let's go buy some more.

[Yan Mansion]

Really?

Everyone in the Xiang'an City knows about it.

Great Chief Shen has been turned away nine times.

Yet he still went for the tenth time.

It's really funny.

Isn't this Great Chief Shen?

Nowadays, White Ghost is always giving gifts in vain.

Can this tenth attempt to woo his wife succeed? [Bihong Gold Workshop]

They have bought quite a few gifts, and they're rather expensive.

- This time it should be fine. - Great Chief.

I've bought the latest ear ornaments and hairpins.

- Take this. - I…

I really can't carry any more.

Why don't you get more people to carry it?

We are not short of people.

You don't understand.

The less people know about this, the better.

Everyone in the entire Xiang'an City knows about it.

- No one knows about it. - We support you, Great Chief!

Get the girl back soon.

- No one knows about it. - We support you.

Great Chief, we support you.

That's good.

All the men of Xiang'an City must take him as a warning.

They have to know they must not offend their wives.

Grand Empress Dowager, Director Yan is here.

Please invite her in.

Yes.

She's here.

Greetings, Grand Empress Dowager.

Rise and speak.

Come closer.

Today, I summoned you to the palace.

Firstly, the festival is coming soon.

Madam Xu and I want to have a casual chat with you.

Secondly, there is good news for you.

Grand Empress Dowager has already issued an imperial decree,

ordering to reform the system of taking official positions through family lineage

to select officials based on their merits.

Regardless of background,

everyone can have an equal opportunity to pursue honor and distinction

and serve the country.

All the scholars from humble backgrounds

will surely be grateful to you for your appreciation of talent

and will study diligently to serve the country.

[Hongwen School]

Turn around.

Move on. Next one.

Raise your hand.

Move on.

Turn around.

Good.

Pan Chi.

It really is you.

What's wrong?

Can't I take the exam?

Of course, you can.

Here, we welcome candidates from all over the world.

But I heard that

someone is not interested in becoming an official.

Indeed, one will become like the one he always hangs out with.

You're starting to sound more and more like Lu Chuichui.

Are you saying Chuichui is bad?

- You said that. - You!

I'm not interested in being an official.

I just have to prove myself with this exam,

and check whether your exam is truly fair or not.

All right, then take the exam

and check carefully.

There's something I have long wished to do.

It's something that's been inconvenient to do for a long time.

In my heart, I have never forgotten Chen Baiyi.

On behalf of Chen Baiyi and scholars from humble backgrounds,

I extend thanks to you.

Director Yan,

you always think of others.

Maybe you should think more of your own.

Me?

What do you mean?

See. I give the scholars the chance to take the exam.

What about you?

Do you think you could give a chance

to someone around you?

There is a saying, "Cherish the one around you."

Wake up. I am here.

Mother.

Why do you wake me up early in the morning?

Today is my day off.

Get up and get dressed.

Otherwise, we'll be late for the ceremony.

What ceremony?

Come in and put the stuff well.

Be careful.

Yes, yes.

Third Miss, take it easy.

Put all the things over there.

Yes.

Be quick.

Be careful, don't bump or knock anything.

Be careful, put them down gently.

Mother.

What's the matter?

Well, I went to the ancestral hall to consult our ancestors

and went to the temple to find the priestess.

They all said that you got married

without the proper ceremonies,

and somehow got divorced.

This is a great disrespect and a serious taboo.

You've deceived the ancestors and the Matchmaker God.

In the future, you will encounter tribulations.

Mother, so you mean, even the gods won't allow me to divorce?

No, no.

I have figured it out.

If you want to divorce, then do it.

But the tribulations must be solved.

The only way to solve them

is to go through the entire wedding ceremony properly.

After registering it to the gods,

then you can formally get a divorce.

Yes, Sixth Sister.

I also asked the priestess.

The tribulations aren't only bad for you,

but also bad for the Yan family.

I am also a bit scared.

Yes, Sixth Sister.

Look. Third Sister is still pregnant.

It's better to believe it.

Rather than take it lightly.

[Happiness]

One should always be with the one he loves.

Treating each other with mutual respect and valuing each other.

This is what makes a lifetime happy.

From now on,

you won't be alone anymore.

I will definitely try to help you find out the truth.

This virtuous lady...

is me.

With your ability, you want to flirt with me?

Bridal snatch.

Can it really work?

Yes.

[Yan Mansion]

What are you doing? They're about to get married.

Who said to give my bestie

a grand wedding full of sincerity?

Changed your mind?

Of course not.

I'm just afraid of getting scolded by her.

How can you be more rigid than Stickler Jiang?

What's there to be afraid of?

You should be afraid of being abandoned.

Great Chief, to marry a woman,

you should have the courage to do it and never give up.

Great Chief.

Congratulations, Great Chief.

My wife said, although Sixth Sister was reluctant,

she still sat down to do her makeup.

Great Chief, don't you still understand?

Madam is so clever.

Can she not see that today is a trap?

Since she can sit down to do her makeup, it means she accepts it.

Exactly.

Even the dignified Great Chief falls short compared to the Imperial Guard Jing.

Great Chief, attack.

Go.

Sixth Miss, I have come to take you home.

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All right, take a look.

So pretty.

My girl is really pretty.

Beautiful.

Truly as beautiful as a flower.

I really can't get enough.

You are so much like me.

Mother, enough.

Guys, have you figured out the answer

to the first riddle of the lantern?

A line of white egrets soars into the blue sky.

Congratulations. You got the last riddle correctly.

Luckily, you had me, Lu Chuichui.

Otherwise, relying on you blockheads, you would never get it right.

Yes, yes. Chuichui is right.

Our Yan family is a scholarly clan.

To marry a woman from our Yan family as a wife,

you must have outstanding talent.

The next challenge requires composing a good poem

to express your genuine feelings.

It seems that Great Chief has reached the second challenge.

The poem challenge is not that easy to pass.

Day by day, sick with wine in front of the flowers.

Not minding you're getting old in the mirror.

Seeing the sky at dawn and the clouds at dusk.

I miss you while walking.

I miss you while sitting.

Standing alone on a bridge, sleeves filled with wind.

After people return under the new moon.

Enjoyments and pleasures, with whom to share.

Fortunate to know you,

so we can cross and return.

Thank you for arriving in time.

Your ears are all red from the cold.

What are you doing?

I just want others to see how close we are.

Sixth Daughter, I think you should go out there.

I can't stand hearing

these crooked poems composed by Great Chief Shen anymore.

Yes, Sixth Miss, don't let him recite any more poems.

We are all of this age,

and can't stand being tormented.

Good poem, brilliant.

You've passed.

Please, Great Chief.

This is the final challenge.

It's a martial contest.

If you want to marry my sister,

you have to beat both of us first.

Otherwise, don't even think about taking my sister away.

Great Chief, this challenge is in the bag.

Don't move! What are you doing?

Great Chief, go.

This is completely cheating.

Let Fifth Brother and a child compete in a martial contest.

- Does this count as a challenge? -Then I'll compete dancing with him?

- You've lost. - What?

They...

can win against Shen Du?

I think he lost on purpose.

Oh no, Sixth Sister! Shen Du has lost, and left despondently.

[Happiness]

Shen Du.

You are still here?

My wife is here.

Where can I go?

Well, well, Shen Du.

You put on a show to lie to me.

I…

I am a dull husband,

can't woo such a smart wife properly.

So I had to do some tricks.

Don't blame me.

Don't let it happen again.

♫ The night is still long and the moonlight shines in the west window ♫

♫ Starlight is hidden in your eyes ♫

♫ With one touch, my heart flutters like the shadow of a candle, swaying and trembling ♫

♫ The more one cares, the deeper it's concealed ♫

♫ Leaves fall and turn yellow, with a thousand lines of yearning ♫

♫ Years pass like stanzas of poetry, romantic yet sad ♫

♫ Two hearts collide between dawn and dusk ♫

♫ Embraces come unexpectedly ♫

♫ I want to be with you, shadows become a pair ♫

♫ I want to hold you, staying by my side ♫

♫ Passing through the obstruction of a storm ♫

♫ I want to be your moonlight ♫

♫ To accompany you to every dawn ♫

♫ How I wish I could just forget the length of time ♫

♫ I want to be with you, shadows become a pair ♫

♫ I want to be with you, never forgetting each other ♫

♫ There is always a place where the clouds and the sea meet ♫

♫ I want to accompany you forever ♫

♫ I will wait until my black hair turns grey ♫

♫ In this life, I will only keep you in my heart ♫

May you have a baby soon.

May you be a happily married couple.

My Wife, shall we go home?

Let's go home.

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"Only Want You" - Ding Yuxi, Deng Enxi

♫ One look confirmed our fate ♫

♫ Upon meeting again, I know you're the one for me ♫

♫ Gazing at the stars, dreaming about old times ♫

♫ A pair of people have already taken root ♫

♫ Lovers before the candlelight, do not ask their thoughts ♫

♫ Affection is bound, lasting forever ♫

♫ Using the evening breeze to express deep love ♫

♫ I have someone I long for in this life ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ You are the only one for me ♫

♫ Embracing each other, how serious we are about our love ♫

♫ Every moment is treasured ♫

♫ From dawn to dusk ♫

♫ You and I, forever inseparable ♫

♫ Without noticing, you broke into my heart ♫

♫ Slowly immersing myself, I become undaunted by perils for love ♫

♫ I charge into battle with unmatched resilience ♫

♫ Because you are my responsibility ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ Deeply in love, you are the one I have chosen ♫

♫ Autumn moon and spring breeze, I only want you for my whole life ♫

♫ The trace of your palm ♫

♫ Your gaze ♫

♫ Our love is heating up ♫

♫ You are the only one for me ♫

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