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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:06,000 Subtitles by DramaFever 2 00:00:55,500 --> 00:01:00,000 [Nirvana In Fire II] 3 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:03,500 [Episode 5] 4 00:01:42,700 --> 00:01:46,033 If you're so worried, just send more men to collect him. 5 00:01:47,430 --> 00:01:50,228 I'm worried about the last day before they get to the capital. 6 00:01:50,228 --> 00:01:52,406 That's the most crucial night. 7 00:01:52,406 --> 00:01:58,007 I'm just trying to deduce where Ping Jing might choose to make camp. 8 00:01:59,558 --> 00:02:00,638 Where? 9 00:02:05,141 --> 00:02:06,168 Here. 10 00:02:06,168 --> 00:02:07,519 Bamboo Stream. 11 00:02:09,813 --> 00:02:12,352 [Bamboo Stream] 12 00:02:12,352 --> 00:02:13,873 You're referring to Bamboo Stream? 13 00:02:13,873 --> 00:02:15,319 Exactly. 14 00:02:15,319 --> 00:02:17,955 There isn't a place nearby where we can stay overnight. 15 00:02:17,955 --> 00:02:19,985 We have to make camp tonight. 16 00:02:19,985 --> 00:02:21,625 There are 400 soldiers in total. 17 00:02:21,625 --> 00:02:24,606 If the enemies strike, they won't dare to take us by force. 18 00:02:24,606 --> 00:02:25,906 They can only sneak up on us. 19 00:02:25,906 --> 00:02:30,275 I suggest that we make camp in the east of Bamboo Stream's valley. 20 00:02:30,275 --> 00:02:32,645 There are cliffs on both sides. 21 00:02:32,645 --> 00:02:35,068 As long as we watch the east and west of the valley 22 00:02:35,068 --> 00:02:36,995 nothing can go wrong. 23 00:02:36,995 --> 00:02:38,399 I agree. 24 00:02:38,399 --> 00:02:41,316 All 400 soldiers will focus on guarding both sides. 25 00:02:41,316 --> 00:02:44,370 Even if a fighter of the Langya Hall Pugilist Ranking acts as the vanguard 26 00:02:44,370 --> 00:02:45,985 he won't be able to break through. 27 00:02:49,552 --> 00:02:51,312 I don't know much about these tactics. 28 00:02:51,312 --> 00:02:53,002 What do you think, Ping Jing? 29 00:02:53,002 --> 00:02:54,403 You don't agree with them? 30 00:02:55,403 --> 00:02:56,724 That's not true. 31 00:02:56,724 --> 00:02:58,330 You've chosen well. 32 00:02:58,330 --> 00:03:01,997 It's just that I don't think we will be able to arrest Duan Tong Zhou 33 00:03:01,997 --> 00:03:04,221 before we make it to the capital. 34 00:03:04,221 --> 00:03:05,752 I feel a bit uneasy. 35 00:03:05,752 --> 00:03:06,794 Second Young Master. 36 00:03:06,794 --> 00:03:09,694 Our priority is to get the witness to the capital safely. 37 00:03:09,694 --> 00:03:11,717 Once we seek out the mastermind behind this case 38 00:03:11,717 --> 00:03:14,762 a hired thug like Duan Tong Zhou will eventually be arrested. 39 00:03:16,098 --> 00:03:17,447 General Ji, you're right. 40 00:03:17,447 --> 00:03:19,157 We should prioritize. 41 00:03:20,460 --> 00:03:22,790 All right, we'll set out immediately. 42 00:04:12,628 --> 00:04:15,721 This is the best scenery this close to Jinling City. 43 00:04:15,721 --> 00:04:17,747 Unfortunately, we're not in the mood for it now. 44 00:04:17,747 --> 00:04:19,130 When we're done with this case 45 00:04:19,130 --> 00:04:21,651 I'll show you around a few places unknown to most people. 46 00:04:21,651 --> 00:04:23,230 Thank you for the kind offer. 47 00:04:23,230 --> 00:04:26,009 I'm just accompanying Doctor Chen and the others to the capital. 48 00:04:26,009 --> 00:04:27,300 I'll be leaving in a few days. 49 00:04:27,300 --> 00:04:28,536 Why? 50 00:04:28,536 --> 00:04:31,781 I remember that there's a huge branch of Jifeng Hall in the capital. 51 00:04:31,781 --> 00:04:33,528 Don't you need to offer your assistance? 52 00:04:34,649 --> 00:04:37,692 My mentor must have already escorted the first born prince to the capital. 53 00:04:37,692 --> 00:04:39,346 He will see to the clinic. 54 00:04:40,550 --> 00:04:41,915 Miss Lin! 55 00:05:02,658 --> 00:05:04,855 We'll arrive in the capital soon. 56 00:05:04,855 --> 00:05:08,023 Master Zhang, you really intend to remain silent? 57 00:05:14,478 --> 00:05:16,447 He's doomed anyway, whether he talks or not. 58 00:05:17,476 --> 00:05:22,564 I wonder what he has to gain from protecting the mastermind. 59 00:05:22,564 --> 00:05:24,334 You're right. 60 00:05:25,973 --> 00:05:27,322 He's keeping his lips sealed. 61 00:05:28,326 --> 00:05:29,838 What does he have to gain from this? 62 00:05:32,408 --> 00:05:33,595 Second Young Master. 63 00:05:33,595 --> 00:05:34,826 Uncle Yuan. 64 00:05:56,399 --> 00:05:58,776 Uncle Yuan, I'll take the first shift. 65 00:05:58,776 --> 00:06:00,170 Go and get some rest. 66 00:06:33,379 --> 00:06:34,725 Who is it? 67 00:06:38,473 --> 00:06:40,649 Officers! Take him down! 68 00:06:42,031 --> 00:06:43,463 Don't let him get away! 69 00:07:25,880 --> 00:07:27,172 How could this happen? 70 00:07:35,067 --> 00:07:36,240 What's going on? 71 00:07:36,240 --> 00:07:38,567 You didn't expect this either, Second Young Master? 72 00:07:38,567 --> 00:07:40,913 Honestly, I did. 73 00:07:58,413 --> 00:08:00,821 When did Second Young Master get the governor out of here? 74 00:08:01,834 --> 00:08:03,257 I didn't even know about it. 75 00:08:03,257 --> 00:08:08,458 I did it when I figured out why he killed Commander Qian first. 76 00:08:11,725 --> 00:08:13,095 You figured it out? 77 00:08:13,095 --> 00:08:15,341 The one who could rat out the mastermind in the capital 78 00:08:15,341 --> 00:08:17,713 are Governor Zhang and Commander Qian. 79 00:08:18,622 --> 00:08:22,062 Yun told me that Commander Qian lives all alone in Datong Prefecture. 80 00:08:22,062 --> 00:08:23,103 He has no family. 81 00:08:23,103 --> 00:08:26,612 A man with no family, who realizes he is destined to die 82 00:08:26,612 --> 00:08:29,360 couldn't be threatened into protecting the mastermind. 83 00:08:29,360 --> 00:08:31,745 Therefore, with only one chance to strike 84 00:08:31,745 --> 00:08:34,130 you chose to kill Commander Qian. 85 00:08:34,130 --> 00:08:36,500 You then left Governor Zhang, who has a wife and children 86 00:08:36,500 --> 00:08:38,155 to be handled by your accomplice. 87 00:08:39,811 --> 00:08:40,904 His accomplice? 88 00:08:40,904 --> 00:08:42,561 Who is his accomplice? 89 00:08:42,561 --> 00:08:44,308 Am I right? 90 00:08:45,888 --> 00:08:47,100 General Ji. 91 00:09:20,885 --> 00:09:23,470 I don't think that I have made any mistakes. 92 00:09:23,470 --> 00:09:26,940 What made you doubt me, Second Young Master? 93 00:09:26,940 --> 00:09:29,494 I didn't doubt you at all originally. 94 00:09:29,494 --> 00:09:31,952 It's just that I was puzzled by certain matters. 95 00:09:31,952 --> 00:09:34,607 However, once I figured everything out 96 00:09:34,607 --> 00:09:37,135 you stood out immediately. 97 00:09:37,836 --> 00:09:39,817 For instance, you once said... 98 00:09:39,817 --> 00:09:43,474 I don't think that he came up with such a plot spontaneously. 99 00:09:43,474 --> 00:09:46,687 As for the mastermind in the capital 100 00:09:46,687 --> 00:09:48,390 has he ever mentioned him? 101 00:09:49,818 --> 00:09:52,197 I certainly had to confirm that he hadn't spoken yet. 102 00:09:52,197 --> 00:09:55,724 If his testimony was already included in your report to the capital 103 00:09:55,724 --> 00:09:57,663 our actions would have been irrelevant. 104 00:09:57,663 --> 00:10:00,442 After you confirmed that he had not revealed the mastermind 105 00:10:00,442 --> 00:10:04,307 all you needed to do was ensure that he remained silent. 106 00:10:04,307 --> 00:10:06,327 He is unlike Commander Qian. 107 00:10:06,327 --> 00:10:09,642 He has a few people he cares about a lot. 108 00:10:11,835 --> 00:10:14,302 The day that Duan Tong Zhou decided to strike 109 00:10:14,302 --> 00:10:17,144 he should have taken out Governor Zhang, who is a bigger threat to him 110 00:10:17,144 --> 00:10:18,562 in order to get away. 111 00:10:18,562 --> 00:10:21,793 Instead, he killed Commander Qian. 112 00:10:27,019 --> 00:10:30,567 That was to remind you to get rid of Governor Zhang 113 00:10:30,567 --> 00:10:34,115 whose weakness lies in his wife and children. 114 00:10:58,942 --> 00:11:00,730 You are a dead man. 115 00:11:00,730 --> 00:11:03,219 But it doesn't have to be the fate of your wife and children. 116 00:11:04,259 --> 00:11:08,669 Give it some thought on your way to the capital. 117 00:11:09,700 --> 00:11:11,139 If I were you... 118 00:11:12,638 --> 00:11:17,220 I wouldn't say a word until the very end. 119 00:11:21,857 --> 00:11:24,537 Just as Governor Zhang and Commander Qian are completely different 120 00:11:24,537 --> 00:11:26,732 so are you and Duan Tong Zhou. 121 00:11:26,732 --> 00:11:29,121 As a third-rank general 122 00:11:29,121 --> 00:11:31,847 you can't bear to give up your promising future. 123 00:11:31,847 --> 00:11:35,904 You wanted to silence the witness and remain undetected at the same time. 124 00:11:35,904 --> 00:11:39,706 You can't take the same actions he would take. 125 00:11:40,706 --> 00:11:44,643 On our way to the capital, you've been looking for an opportunity. 126 00:11:44,643 --> 00:11:45,902 Am I right? 127 00:11:48,017 --> 00:11:49,317 I see... 128 00:11:50,933 --> 00:11:53,929 Luckily, Uncle Yuan has been guarding the witness so he couldn't do much. 129 00:11:53,929 --> 00:11:55,678 - Until now-- - That's enough! 130 00:12:04,176 --> 00:12:07,855 Those who are too clever die young. 131 00:12:09,023 --> 00:12:11,331 If Second Young Master hadn't figured it all out 132 00:12:11,331 --> 00:12:14,347 only Governor Zhang would have died today. 133 00:12:14,347 --> 00:12:16,827 Unfortunately, you had it figured out all too well. 134 00:12:16,827 --> 00:12:21,335 Therefore, all of you will have to die here with him! 135 00:12:21,335 --> 00:12:24,272 Do you think that the prince of Changlin and His Majesty will let you off 136 00:12:24,272 --> 00:12:25,365 if you kill us? 137 00:12:25,365 --> 00:12:27,120 I am certainly aware of the consequences! 138 00:12:27,120 --> 00:12:31,947 However, the derelict of my duties will suffer a lighter punishment than death! 139 00:12:33,163 --> 00:12:34,647 Death? 140 00:12:35,746 --> 00:12:37,080 You were far away in Qi Province. 141 00:12:37,080 --> 00:12:40,014 It's because you couldn't possibly be in collusion with Datong Prefecture 142 00:12:40,014 --> 00:12:42,743 that you were sent to our aid. How could you be sentenced to death? 143 00:12:45,471 --> 00:12:46,544 Second Young Master. 144 00:12:46,544 --> 00:12:52,139 He might not know, but you couldn't possibly be ignorant of it. 145 00:12:54,707 --> 00:12:56,700 I just had that figured out. 146 00:12:56,700 --> 00:13:00,365 I didn't actually know why you would cooperate with Duan Tong Zhou. 147 00:13:00,365 --> 00:13:03,879 But when Yuan Qi brought up that you were far away in Qi Province 148 00:13:03,879 --> 00:13:05,551 I finally sorted that out. 149 00:13:07,663 --> 00:13:08,994 Why? 150 00:13:11,152 --> 00:13:15,399 My brother held on and refused to retreat. Why was that? 151 00:13:17,438 --> 00:13:19,527 The people of Great Liang are behind us! 152 00:13:20,583 --> 00:13:23,897 Men of Changlin will die fighting! 153 00:13:23,897 --> 00:13:25,879 There is no other fortress after Gan Province. 154 00:13:25,879 --> 00:13:27,664 Once my brother fails to hold the fort 155 00:13:27,664 --> 00:13:29,893 the flames of war will spread quickly down south! 156 00:13:29,893 --> 00:13:32,341 Enemies will invade into Great Liang's central region. 157 00:13:32,341 --> 00:13:34,557 There will be no other armed forces to intercept them. 158 00:13:36,351 --> 00:13:41,413 Not until... the enemies get to Qi Province where Shanliu Camp is. 159 00:13:46,519 --> 00:13:51,067 Could the old prince and the first born prince not know of your intention? 160 00:13:57,198 --> 00:13:59,448 No one knows the defense at the northern frontier 161 00:13:59,448 --> 00:14:01,697 better than Father and me. 162 00:14:01,697 --> 00:14:05,346 That's why you suspect Qi Province's Shanliu Camp? 163 00:14:05,346 --> 00:14:07,549 By the time Great Yu State's army gets to Qi Province 164 00:14:07,549 --> 00:14:09,104 they will be exhausted. 165 00:14:09,104 --> 00:14:10,868 Ji Chen is good at managing the army. 166 00:14:10,868 --> 00:14:13,072 Shanliu Camp has quite a decent army. 167 00:14:13,072 --> 00:14:15,405 If they were to confront the enemies 168 00:14:15,405 --> 00:14:19,761 he definitely could surprise the others by saving the crisis 169 00:14:19,761 --> 00:14:21,791 and stopping the enemies from heading south. 170 00:14:26,072 --> 00:14:27,840 The five provinces... 171 00:14:28,879 --> 00:14:31,126 Tens of thousands of our people... 172 00:14:32,496 --> 00:14:35,057 You would have left them at the mercy of our enemies? 173 00:14:37,447 --> 00:14:40,163 Changlin Army would have been defeated at the northern frontier 174 00:14:40,163 --> 00:14:42,205 while you were honored for saving the nation. 175 00:14:44,943 --> 00:14:47,784 This is what you plotted with that mastermind in the capital? 176 00:14:47,784 --> 00:14:48,908 Am I right? 177 00:14:50,793 --> 00:14:52,671 My brother managed to safeguard Gan Province. 178 00:14:52,671 --> 00:14:54,914 You didn't get a chance to do anything at all. 179 00:14:54,914 --> 00:14:56,476 It seemed as if you're not involved 180 00:14:56,476 --> 00:14:58,861 but an accomplice is an accomplice. 181 00:14:58,861 --> 00:15:01,671 I can imagine just how frantic you must be. 182 00:15:02,671 --> 00:15:05,061 I wonder, as a military man... 183 00:15:07,274 --> 00:15:09,198 Did you ever regret this decision? 184 00:15:10,225 --> 00:15:15,095 All men should attain merits and great achievements. 185 00:15:15,095 --> 00:15:20,075 Should the Royal Changlin Manor be the only one to earn military merit? 186 00:15:20,075 --> 00:15:21,544 Should it? 187 00:15:24,532 --> 00:15:27,653 If you think that the Changlin Manor only defends the northern frontier 188 00:15:27,653 --> 00:15:30,774 for the sake of merit and achievements... 189 00:15:32,030 --> 00:15:34,178 The strength of character that my father inherited... 190 00:15:36,658 --> 00:15:38,648 I'm afraid you will never understand. 191 00:15:44,908 --> 00:15:47,557 What can you do even if you've figured everything out? 192 00:15:48,576 --> 00:15:49,727 Take a good look around. 193 00:15:49,727 --> 00:15:53,874 These are all confidants of mine whom I've trained for years! 194 00:15:54,895 --> 00:15:58,582 None of you should even dream of escaping today. 195 00:16:00,903 --> 00:16:02,535 Mister Duan. 196 00:16:03,695 --> 00:16:04,696 Strike. 197 00:16:14,671 --> 00:16:16,988 Mister Duan, do it! 198 00:16:16,988 --> 00:16:21,630 I think that Mister Duan must see the big picture now. 199 00:16:21,630 --> 00:16:23,163 Am I right? 200 00:17:50,128 --> 00:17:51,535 Sister-in-law. 201 00:17:54,025 --> 00:17:56,807 The Changlin Army hereby acts upon His Majesty's decree 202 00:17:56,807 --> 00:17:59,470 to arrest the commander of Shanliu Camp, Ji Chen! 203 00:18:10,481 --> 00:18:14,887 Whoever dares to resist will be deemed an accomplice in treason! 204 00:18:38,711 --> 00:18:41,198 Ping Jing, are you all right? 205 00:18:43,614 --> 00:18:45,260 Thank you for asking, my sister-in-law. 206 00:18:45,260 --> 00:18:47,811 Apart from being manipulated like a fool for so long 207 00:18:47,811 --> 00:18:49,778 I'm actually doing all right. 208 00:18:49,778 --> 00:18:51,333 Greetings, Princess Consort. 209 00:18:52,786 --> 00:18:54,244 That was really dangerous. 210 00:18:54,244 --> 00:18:56,430 Thank you for coming to our rescue, Princess Consort. 211 00:18:56,430 --> 00:18:58,006 There's one thing I don't understand. 212 00:18:58,006 --> 00:19:00,419 How did the capital know we were in danger? 213 00:19:00,419 --> 00:19:02,008 And you got here just in time. 214 00:19:02,008 --> 00:19:04,326 Yuan Qi, don't you get it? 215 00:19:04,326 --> 00:19:08,530 All in all, this matter was carefully planned by that old fox-- 216 00:19:11,873 --> 00:19:13,374 My papa did this. 217 00:19:13,374 --> 00:19:16,817 Of all the troops, why did he choose Shanliu Camp of Qi Province? 218 00:19:18,583 --> 00:19:20,208 - Princess Consort. - Uncle Yuan. 219 00:19:20,208 --> 00:19:22,519 We didn't lose the defensive line south of Gan Province. 220 00:19:22,519 --> 00:19:24,297 Ji Chen actually hadn't done anything yet. 221 00:19:24,297 --> 00:19:26,776 It's his business to panic out of guilt. 222 00:19:26,776 --> 00:19:28,799 But my father and brother 223 00:19:28,799 --> 00:19:30,665 shouldn't have come to any rash conclusions. 224 00:19:30,665 --> 00:19:32,075 Am I right, Uncle Yuan? 225 00:19:32,075 --> 00:19:33,287 Indeed. 226 00:19:33,287 --> 00:19:34,894 We are all military men. 227 00:19:34,894 --> 00:19:36,682 It can't be good to wrongly accuse anyone. 228 00:19:36,682 --> 00:19:39,837 His Highness debated this for a long while. 229 00:19:41,002 --> 00:19:42,856 Although it's sad to think about this... 230 00:19:42,856 --> 00:19:47,390 Ji Chen of Shanliu Camp stands to benefit the most from this. 231 00:19:49,432 --> 00:19:52,148 This man is capable and ambitious. 232 00:19:52,148 --> 00:19:55,022 I've been observing him discreetly with the hope 233 00:19:55,022 --> 00:19:57,895 of appointing him to an important position in the future. 234 00:20:00,689 --> 00:20:05,775 However certain we might be, a deduction is not a fact. 235 00:20:07,005 --> 00:20:09,332 If we were wrong in our speculation 236 00:20:09,332 --> 00:20:13,840 then we've sacrificed a man's career and his life. 237 00:20:16,536 --> 00:20:19,595 Why don't we give him a chance to prove his innocence? 238 00:20:22,444 --> 00:20:26,174 His Highness truly wanted to take cautious actions 239 00:20:26,174 --> 00:20:27,853 without jumping to conclusions. 240 00:20:27,853 --> 00:20:28,853 Therefore-- 241 00:20:28,853 --> 00:20:31,944 Therefore, he made up the excuse of having passed by along the way 242 00:20:31,944 --> 00:20:34,442 and sent you to Shanliu Camp with his badge? 243 00:20:35,607 --> 00:20:38,673 This plan is actually mainly the idea of-- 244 00:20:38,673 --> 00:20:40,021 That is a great plan. 245 00:20:41,335 --> 00:20:44,096 If Ji Chen is innocent, he is just carrying out a task. 246 00:20:44,096 --> 00:20:45,846 He's just escorting us to the capital. 247 00:20:45,846 --> 00:20:47,742 However, if he's involved-- 248 00:20:47,742 --> 00:20:51,670 If he's involved, he will surely leave evidence of their interaction. 249 00:20:51,670 --> 00:20:53,420 He will be scared. 250 00:20:53,420 --> 00:20:56,198 He could have been terrified but there was nothing he could do. 251 00:20:56,198 --> 00:20:58,885 Yet he was overjoyed that my father gave him an opportunity. 252 00:20:58,885 --> 00:21:03,236 He handed me, Yuan Qi, the witnesses, and the evidence over to him. 253 00:21:03,236 --> 00:21:07,616 He is truly impressive if he can refrain from taking any action. 254 00:21:09,575 --> 00:21:12,184 It seems that Second Young Master is well aware of the situation. 255 00:21:12,184 --> 00:21:14,150 What is there to be angry about? 256 00:21:14,150 --> 00:21:16,661 I have nothing against luring Ji Chen into action. 257 00:21:16,661 --> 00:21:18,655 Why am I being kept in the dark? 258 00:21:18,655 --> 00:21:19,951 We never kept it from you. 259 00:21:19,951 --> 00:21:21,988 You had already set out on the task by then. 260 00:21:21,988 --> 00:21:24,646 We couldn't contact you about such a matter through letters. 261 00:21:24,646 --> 00:21:26,026 So we-- 262 00:21:26,026 --> 00:21:27,199 That may be 263 00:21:27,199 --> 00:21:29,911 but you still didn't tell me the truth after you met up with me. 264 00:21:29,911 --> 00:21:31,356 Do you think that I don't know? 265 00:21:31,356 --> 00:21:32,900 He just wants to test me. 266 00:21:32,900 --> 00:21:34,946 He wants to see how far I can get. 267 00:21:34,946 --> 00:21:37,070 Just how confident is my papa? 268 00:21:37,070 --> 00:21:40,260 Isn't he even worried that I might mess things up if I can't figure it out? 269 00:21:42,284 --> 00:21:44,398 I'll just have to mess things up once to spite him. 270 00:21:44,398 --> 00:21:46,093 - Second Young Master! - Go. 271 00:21:46,093 --> 00:21:47,398 Second Young Master! 272 00:21:54,109 --> 00:21:59,455 Why does Second Young Master always assume it was the old prince? 273 00:22:00,455 --> 00:22:02,773 It was the first born prince's idea! 274 00:22:03,773 --> 00:22:06,336 It's because His Highness has always been strict with him. 275 00:22:06,336 --> 00:22:08,433 Unlike his brother, he's so good at coaxing him. 276 00:22:08,433 --> 00:22:10,700 I heard from Mother that since Ping Jing could walk 277 00:22:10,700 --> 00:22:13,450 he was coaxed by his brother to grind ink and lay out paper for him. 278 00:22:13,450 --> 00:22:17,932 See? My papa was behind all this. 279 00:22:19,804 --> 00:22:21,436 I've meant to ask you. 280 00:22:21,436 --> 00:22:22,769 Who is that young lady? 281 00:22:24,798 --> 00:22:26,182 Shouldn't I feel wronged? 282 00:22:30,827 --> 00:22:33,387 [Royal Changlin Manor] 283 00:22:35,862 --> 00:22:37,375 Hurry up. 284 00:22:39,432 --> 00:22:41,208 Housekeeper Zhou, where should these go? 285 00:22:41,208 --> 00:22:42,400 Take these to the study. 286 00:22:42,400 --> 00:22:43,400 Yes. 287 00:22:44,732 --> 00:22:45,863 - Housekeeper Zhou. - Yes? 288 00:22:45,863 --> 00:22:48,465 Will Second Young Master stay longer this time? 289 00:22:48,465 --> 00:22:50,851 He will at least have to stay until after Lunar New Year. 290 00:22:53,028 --> 00:22:54,423 Put those inside. 291 00:23:09,770 --> 00:23:11,962 Your Highness. Princess Consort. 292 00:23:11,962 --> 00:23:14,031 Is he still lecturing him? 293 00:23:15,144 --> 00:23:16,479 He hasn't stopped for a moment. 294 00:23:16,479 --> 00:23:19,432 Second Young Master is waiting for you to come to his rescue. 295 00:23:20,780 --> 00:23:22,950 Although I don't expect you to act prudently 296 00:23:22,950 --> 00:23:24,298 and take everything into account 297 00:23:24,298 --> 00:23:27,320 you should at least act methodically. 298 00:23:27,320 --> 00:23:30,270 I heard that you resorted to unconventional methods 299 00:23:30,270 --> 00:23:33,220 and acted willfully in Datong Prefecture. 300 00:23:33,220 --> 00:23:37,861 If it weren't that you're quick-witted and quite lucky 301 00:23:37,861 --> 00:23:41,325 who knows how the situation would have turned out? 302 00:23:43,421 --> 00:23:44,532 - Father. - Father. 303 00:23:44,532 --> 00:23:48,471 Ping Zhang, you should lie down in bed instead of wearing yourself out. 304 00:23:48,471 --> 00:23:50,673 Xiao Xue is keeping an eye on me. 305 00:23:50,673 --> 00:23:53,445 If the doctor hadn't approved this 306 00:23:53,445 --> 00:23:55,775 how could I even leave my bedroom? 307 00:23:58,689 --> 00:24:02,758 Why is Ping Jing already kneeling here when he's just come home? 308 00:24:02,758 --> 00:24:06,519 Father, weren't you chuckling yesterday and praising him heartily? 309 00:24:06,519 --> 00:24:09,663 You told me that he's done really well on this task, didn't you? 310 00:24:09,663 --> 00:24:12,141 He did quite well on this task. 311 00:24:13,141 --> 00:24:16,117 The prefectural governor of Datong is now in the Court of Judicial Review. 312 00:24:16,117 --> 00:24:18,959 It's only a matter of days before he confesses everything. 313 00:24:21,590 --> 00:24:25,626 What good will it do to you if I only compliment you? 314 00:24:25,626 --> 00:24:28,872 If I don't point out what you could have done better 315 00:24:28,872 --> 00:24:32,115 you wouldn't have realized it yourself. 316 00:24:32,115 --> 00:24:35,191 Papa, I'm not talking back to you. 317 00:24:35,191 --> 00:24:38,340 But you haven't even given me one compliment all day. 318 00:24:38,340 --> 00:24:40,079 All you did was point out my mistakes. 319 00:24:57,324 --> 00:24:58,394 All right now. 320 00:24:58,394 --> 00:24:59,794 Get up quickly. 321 00:25:02,553 --> 00:25:03,778 Thank you, Ping Zhang. 322 00:25:03,778 --> 00:25:05,209 Go and get some rest now. 323 00:25:05,209 --> 00:25:07,625 Come and have dinner with me in my quarters tonight. 324 00:25:07,625 --> 00:25:11,122 I'd like to have you tell me in detail what happened in Datong. 325 00:25:11,122 --> 00:25:12,278 It's a deal. 326 00:25:12,278 --> 00:25:13,747 Qian Xue is cooking? 327 00:25:13,747 --> 00:25:15,128 Sure. 328 00:25:18,186 --> 00:25:20,186 [Marquis of Laiyang Manor] 329 00:25:21,663 --> 00:25:25,152 Why have you been away for so long? 330 00:25:26,489 --> 00:25:28,155 I've been away for some time. 331 00:25:28,155 --> 00:25:29,823 Mother must have been worried. 332 00:25:32,154 --> 00:25:34,717 If you knew that I'd be worried 333 00:25:34,717 --> 00:25:39,032 you wouldn't have taken such dangerous actions. 334 00:25:39,032 --> 00:25:40,592 Mother. 335 00:25:40,592 --> 00:25:43,029 It's just us, a widowed mother and an orphan. 336 00:25:43,029 --> 00:25:46,390 We just have to keep ourselves safe from harm. 337 00:25:47,570 --> 00:25:52,068 How does all that political strife concern you? 338 00:25:54,063 --> 00:25:57,791 I shouldn't refute what Mother just preached. 339 00:25:57,791 --> 00:25:59,925 However, as a male descendant of the Imperial Clan 340 00:25:59,925 --> 00:26:02,976 how can I say that it doesn't concern me at all? 341 00:26:06,557 --> 00:26:08,943 Yuan Qi... 342 00:26:08,943 --> 00:26:11,172 Although you're a member of the Imperial Clan 343 00:26:11,172 --> 00:26:13,825 you're unlike the others. 344 00:26:15,282 --> 00:26:18,803 Especially the young princes of the Royal Changlin Manor. 345 00:26:21,492 --> 00:26:25,136 There are certain matters that they are capable of handling 346 00:26:25,136 --> 00:26:27,825 but you might not be. 347 00:26:27,825 --> 00:26:28,898 I-- 348 00:26:29,952 --> 00:26:33,335 Whatever it might be, you must bear this in mind. 349 00:26:33,335 --> 00:26:40,958 In the capital, it's the best for Marquis of Laiyang Manor to be forgotten. 350 00:26:45,660 --> 00:26:48,326 All right, I know that I've done wrong. 351 00:26:48,326 --> 00:26:50,521 I'll heed Mother's advice from now on. 352 00:26:52,173 --> 00:26:54,839 Mother, don't be angry anymore. 353 00:26:54,839 --> 00:26:56,088 I... 354 00:27:04,179 --> 00:27:05,903 [Jifeng Hall] 355 00:27:05,903 --> 00:27:07,949 - Take care. - Thank you. 356 00:27:07,949 --> 00:27:09,762 It must have been tiring, Miss Lin. 357 00:27:09,762 --> 00:27:12,972 Mentor gave us an estimate of when you might arrive. 358 00:27:12,972 --> 00:27:15,003 We've been looking forward to having you here. 359 00:27:15,003 --> 00:27:16,450 Here, we'll talk in the hall. 360 00:27:18,327 --> 00:27:20,749 After Old Hall Master told us about Datong Prefecture's case 361 00:27:20,749 --> 00:27:24,534 I've been worried. 362 00:27:25,701 --> 00:27:27,824 Miss Lin, was everything all right on the way? 363 00:27:27,824 --> 00:27:28,888 I'm fine. 364 00:27:28,888 --> 00:27:30,817 It's still more comfortable in our own quarters. 365 00:27:30,817 --> 00:27:32,180 - Exactly. - Mind the steps. 366 00:27:32,180 --> 00:27:33,442 It's still nicer at home. 367 00:27:33,442 --> 00:27:36,231 It's a pity that Doctor Chen is a witness. 368 00:27:36,231 --> 00:27:38,213 He has to stay in the Enforcement Division. 369 00:27:38,213 --> 00:27:39,688 He can't come with us. 370 00:27:39,688 --> 00:27:42,479 It's all right. His Majesty is in charge of this case. 371 00:27:42,479 --> 00:27:44,459 It won't take long to conclude. 372 00:27:44,459 --> 00:27:45,692 This way, please. 373 00:27:45,692 --> 00:27:47,119 Mind the steps. 374 00:27:48,367 --> 00:27:50,252 Doctor Du, where's our mentor? 375 00:27:50,252 --> 00:27:51,976 Miss Lin, don't you know? 376 00:27:51,976 --> 00:27:53,938 Mentor left two days ago. 377 00:27:53,938 --> 00:27:55,112 He already left? 378 00:27:55,112 --> 00:27:58,887 Not only has Mentor left, but he also took Brother Xu with him. 379 00:27:58,887 --> 00:28:03,134 I told Mentor that I can't manage the branch in the capital alone. 380 00:28:03,134 --> 00:28:04,853 He consoled me saying that it is fine. 381 00:28:04,853 --> 00:28:07,652 You'll be here soon so you can take over the management. 382 00:28:07,652 --> 00:28:09,299 That's when I felt relieved. 383 00:28:09,299 --> 00:28:11,267 I've been looking forward to your arrival. 384 00:28:11,267 --> 00:28:15,112 You mean that Mentor has instructed me to manage the branch in the capital? 385 00:28:15,112 --> 00:28:16,500 Is that not the case? 386 00:28:16,500 --> 00:28:19,799 Mentor also said that the first born prince of Changlin 387 00:28:19,799 --> 00:28:22,378 traveled all the way here, so his condition isn't very stable. 388 00:28:22,378 --> 00:28:26,047 Since he is your patient, you should check on him. 389 00:28:51,372 --> 00:28:54,452 The Enforcement Division acts upon the decree to invite Master Song Fu over 390 00:28:54,452 --> 00:28:57,579 for the investigation of the shipwreck in Datong Prefecture. Please cooperate. 391 00:30:12,104 --> 00:30:13,961 Greetings, Father. 392 00:30:22,563 --> 00:30:23,930 Why bother pretending? 393 00:30:27,094 --> 00:30:28,300 Come over here. 394 00:30:29,538 --> 00:30:30,789 Thank you, Father! 395 00:30:37,490 --> 00:30:40,953 Father, I heard that Cousin Ping Jing has returned to the capital. 396 00:30:40,953 --> 00:30:43,162 Why hasn't he visited me yet? 397 00:30:45,582 --> 00:30:48,415 You're thinking about having him over to play with you? 398 00:30:50,820 --> 00:30:51,941 Give him some time. 399 00:30:51,941 --> 00:30:54,661 He has a lot of official matters to take care right now. 400 00:30:54,661 --> 00:30:57,421 It will take him a few days before he gets some time off. 401 00:31:01,050 --> 00:31:02,931 How is your calligraphy going? 402 00:31:02,931 --> 00:31:06,170 A few days ago, the royal tutor praised me. 403 00:31:06,170 --> 00:31:07,434 Did he? 404 00:31:09,628 --> 00:31:11,202 Write something for me. 405 00:31:24,182 --> 00:31:27,452 Ping Zhang, you're nursing your health, so you didn't know how mean Papa was. 406 00:31:27,452 --> 00:31:29,713 Uncle Yuan had been carefully protecting the witness. 407 00:31:29,713 --> 00:31:33,015 It's obvious that he knew of the plan but he wouldn't even tell me. 408 00:31:33,015 --> 00:31:37,955 Say, who else but Papa could have had him keep it from me? 409 00:31:40,443 --> 00:31:43,912 But in the end, you still figured it all out. 410 00:31:43,912 --> 00:31:45,842 Doesn't that feel quite good? 411 00:31:47,363 --> 00:31:50,280 I only really figured it all out in the end. 412 00:31:50,280 --> 00:31:53,074 On the way, I was so nervous that I couldn't eat or sleep well. 413 00:31:53,074 --> 00:31:54,522 I woke up at any sound. 414 00:31:54,522 --> 00:31:56,961 I was so scared of missing any clues. 415 00:31:56,961 --> 00:32:00,155 But then for Papa, he had everything under control 416 00:32:00,155 --> 00:32:01,547 so this was but a test for me. 417 00:32:03,816 --> 00:32:06,000 Oh, right. 418 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,144 Ping Zhang, look. 419 00:32:07,144 --> 00:32:10,759 I even have a couple of gray hairs in just a few days. 420 00:32:10,759 --> 00:32:12,490 I also lost weight. 421 00:32:12,490 --> 00:32:14,525 Is he really my father? 422 00:32:15,704 --> 00:32:17,891 You really did lose some weight. 423 00:32:17,891 --> 00:32:21,045 I specifically asked your sister-in-law to make you a few more courses. 424 00:32:21,045 --> 00:32:22,987 You should have more to eat while you're home. 425 00:32:22,987 --> 00:32:27,544 As for Father, I'll talk to him for you when I get a chance. 426 00:32:27,544 --> 00:32:30,226 I'll tell him not to treat you like a child. 427 00:32:31,288 --> 00:32:32,898 Ping Zhang, you're still the best. 428 00:32:34,827 --> 00:32:37,891 Qian Xue, you're really so good at cooking. 429 00:32:37,891 --> 00:32:40,634 I can't help coming home to stay for some time every year 430 00:32:40,634 --> 00:32:42,500 because of your cooking. 431 00:32:46,467 --> 00:32:49,077 Of course, it's mostly because I miss my brother so much. 432 00:32:51,900 --> 00:32:52,977 Eat more. 433 00:32:55,708 --> 00:32:57,845 I miss Father the most! 434 00:32:58,579 --> 00:33:00,496 Don't bother playing the obedient child. 435 00:33:00,496 --> 00:33:02,938 That's just Housekeeper Zhou making his rounds at night. 436 00:33:02,938 --> 00:33:06,077 Father won't come here at this hour. 437 00:33:40,811 --> 00:33:41,934 Move along. 438 00:33:58,392 --> 00:34:00,067 After Song Fu and Ji Chen were arrested 439 00:34:00,067 --> 00:34:02,712 the Enforcement Division had them separated for interrogation. 440 00:34:02,712 --> 00:34:04,234 The trial officially begins tomorrow. 441 00:34:05,877 --> 00:34:08,492 Father thinks that the Changlin Manor should stay out of it. 442 00:34:08,492 --> 00:34:11,402 Be it in public or in private, he refused to ask about the details. 443 00:34:11,402 --> 00:34:15,670 I wonder what they can find out. 444 00:34:15,670 --> 00:34:17,922 That's what Father is like. 445 00:34:17,922 --> 00:34:19,472 I knew that would happen. 446 00:34:20,945 --> 00:34:22,641 Ping Zhang, what would you like to know? 447 00:34:22,641 --> 00:34:23,719 I'll ask around. 448 00:34:26,186 --> 00:34:27,313 He's all right. 449 00:34:31,213 --> 00:34:35,592 Ping Zhang, you're recovering so slowly that it's really worrying me. 450 00:34:35,592 --> 00:34:37,476 What's the matter with Old Hall Master Li? 451 00:34:37,476 --> 00:34:39,373 He just left without making sure you were okay? 452 00:34:40,641 --> 00:34:43,068 It's good that Lin Xi has returned to the capital with me. 453 00:34:43,068 --> 00:34:44,505 Why don't I ask her over tomorrow? 454 00:34:44,505 --> 00:34:45,911 You should call her Miss Lin. 455 00:34:45,911 --> 00:34:48,079 How could you call her by her first name? 456 00:34:48,079 --> 00:34:50,217 You haven't offended her enough? 457 00:34:50,217 --> 00:34:53,920 You didn't learn well at Langya Hall and instead become so frivolous? 458 00:34:53,920 --> 00:34:56,701 I can't be more respectful to Miss Lin Xi than I am. 459 00:34:56,701 --> 00:35:00,672 Qian Xue was adopted by Mother and you went to His Majesty 460 00:35:00,672 --> 00:35:03,903 when she was only 14 to ask for her hand. You're calling me frivolous? 461 00:35:06,297 --> 00:35:07,994 So rude. 462 00:35:12,349 --> 00:35:14,405 Song Fu was a second-rank official. 463 00:35:14,405 --> 00:35:16,634 He's been in the Imperial Court for decades. 464 00:35:16,634 --> 00:35:19,797 Yet I didn't realize that he could be this kind of person. 465 00:35:20,974 --> 00:35:22,867 I really failed to judge well. 466 00:35:22,867 --> 00:35:25,650 Song Fu made quite a few contributions when he was in office. 467 00:35:25,650 --> 00:35:28,621 Your Majesty wasn't wrong to use him. 468 00:35:28,621 --> 00:35:35,092 Who could know that his mind was treacherous? 469 00:35:36,871 --> 00:35:40,681 But it is indeed due to my lack of stamina in recent years. 470 00:35:42,449 --> 00:35:44,952 My brother fought hard at the frontier 471 00:35:44,952 --> 00:35:47,452 but I've failed to offer sufficient support. 472 00:35:47,452 --> 00:35:51,983 It's normal that there are some treacherous villains in every reign. 473 00:35:51,983 --> 00:35:54,771 If Your Majesty insists on blaming yourself 474 00:35:54,771 --> 00:35:58,072 you'll make me feel very uneasy. 475 00:36:09,635 --> 00:36:13,199 Didn't Your Majesty say that your cough was getting better? 476 00:36:16,317 --> 00:36:18,675 I have indeed gotten better recently 477 00:36:18,675 --> 00:36:21,032 since Empress invited Guru Puyang into the palace. 478 00:36:21,032 --> 00:36:24,246 It's just that I've been more troubled lately. 479 00:36:24,246 --> 00:36:26,603 Hence, the coughing has returned. 480 00:36:26,603 --> 00:36:29,692 Your Majesty's health is the utmost priority 481 00:36:29,692 --> 00:36:31,952 no matter what happens. 482 00:36:31,952 --> 00:36:34,773 The Enforcement Division will handle this case. 483 00:36:34,773 --> 00:36:37,614 Your Majesty only needs to read the final report. 484 00:36:37,614 --> 00:36:40,460 You mustn't worry about it. 485 00:36:42,090 --> 00:36:43,346 All right. 486 00:36:44,940 --> 00:36:49,454 Since Father passed away, only you would nag me like this. 487 00:36:50,822 --> 00:36:52,682 Your Majesty has overstated. 488 00:36:52,682 --> 00:36:55,693 How could I dare? 489 00:36:55,693 --> 00:36:57,967 You do nag me. 490 00:37:00,880 --> 00:37:03,664 Since I received Your Highness's oral decree 491 00:37:03,664 --> 00:37:06,157 I didn't dare slack off in my preparations. 492 00:37:06,157 --> 00:37:10,846 I now have the ritual cauldron, longevity lamps, and a special fuel. 493 00:37:10,846 --> 00:37:13,235 Once it's the auspicious hour, we can begin the ritual. 494 00:37:13,235 --> 00:37:15,422 Please do rest assured, Your Highness. 495 00:37:15,422 --> 00:37:19,079 Guru, it has been hard on you, preparing all this in such haste. 496 00:37:19,079 --> 00:37:20,447 You're welcome. 497 00:37:22,420 --> 00:37:24,713 I have also overlooked this matter. 498 00:37:24,713 --> 00:37:27,706 I should have reminded Your Highness how highly 499 00:37:27,706 --> 00:37:31,708 His Majesty values Changlin Manor, as much as the East Palace. 500 00:37:31,708 --> 00:37:36,914 Naturally, he would be sensitive to the empress's attitude to them. 501 00:37:37,963 --> 00:37:43,521 For years I've relied on you to remind me of certain matters. 502 00:37:44,815 --> 00:37:49,019 From now on... I'm afraid you'll have to pay more attention. 503 00:37:50,275 --> 00:37:53,309 I shall surely offer my services most willingly. 504 00:37:56,213 --> 00:37:58,311 Your Highness. 505 00:37:58,311 --> 00:38:01,989 This time, the second young master of Changlin Manor has returned. 506 00:38:01,989 --> 00:38:04,456 It is a huge case that he has exposed. 507 00:38:04,456 --> 00:38:09,724 Minister Xun has many disciples and past acquaintances in court. 508 00:38:09,724 --> 00:38:14,760 It's best not to have too many people implicated. 509 00:38:22,681 --> 00:38:25,007 Song Fu's case is of serious concern. 510 00:38:25,007 --> 00:38:26,994 Your Majesty pays great attention to it. 511 00:38:26,994 --> 00:38:29,179 Therefore, since I was assigned to the case 512 00:38:29,179 --> 00:38:31,365 I have dared to take a rest. 513 00:38:31,365 --> 00:38:34,438 Now, most of the events in this case have been clarified. 514 00:38:34,438 --> 00:38:37,929 However, there are still some contradictions. 515 00:38:37,929 --> 00:38:40,534 We still need to look into it and fill in the details. 516 00:38:40,534 --> 00:38:43,668 We can't conclude this case yet. 517 00:38:46,409 --> 00:38:48,090 What are the contradictions? 518 00:38:48,090 --> 00:38:49,436 Tell me about them. 519 00:38:50,637 --> 00:38:54,353 There are witnesses and solid evidence for the shipwreck in Datong Prefecture. 520 00:38:54,353 --> 00:38:57,119 Song Fu has already confessed. 521 00:38:57,119 --> 00:39:00,916 However, as for colluding with Ji Chen to attain military merits for him 522 00:39:00,916 --> 00:39:03,724 Song Fu still refuses to admit it. 523 00:39:05,402 --> 00:39:07,461 What about Ji Chen's statement? 524 00:39:07,461 --> 00:39:10,958 Ji Chen confessed that Song Fu suggested 525 00:39:10,958 --> 00:39:14,456 offering him a chance to claim military merit. 526 00:39:14,456 --> 00:39:16,985 He sent out an assistant from his manor to contact him. 527 00:39:16,985 --> 00:39:21,721 There's evidence of Song Fu's gifts listed in the books. 528 00:39:23,043 --> 00:39:25,697 Have you had them confront each other? 529 00:39:26,775 --> 00:39:32,181 I decided to interrogate the middleman, Mister Qin. 530 00:39:32,181 --> 00:39:34,771 Once I've sorted out the relationship 531 00:39:34,771 --> 00:39:37,128 I'll get the other two to confront each other. 532 00:39:40,534 --> 00:39:42,302 In my opinion 533 00:39:42,302 --> 00:39:45,471 Song Fu knew that he would be sentenced to death anyway 534 00:39:45,471 --> 00:39:47,820 so he's just trying to stall for time. 535 00:39:47,820 --> 00:39:51,534 I don't believe that he doesn't have other accomplices among the officials. 536 00:39:55,021 --> 00:39:57,998 Has he admitted to any other accomplices? 537 00:39:57,998 --> 00:39:59,244 He has. 538 00:40:04,003 --> 00:40:06,429 I have made a list. 539 00:40:06,429 --> 00:40:08,914 Your Majesty, please have a look. 540 00:41:21,954 --> 00:41:23,280 My dear subject, Official Xun. 541 00:41:25,574 --> 00:41:30,574 Subtitles by DramaFever 49594