Original subtitles

(Joy of Life Season 2)

(Episode 27)

What are you doing?

Since I have some spare time,

I thought I'd make a new shade of rouge.

Aren't these flowers you brought meant for Fan Xian?

He didn't want them.

So, I'll give them to you instead.

How generous of you.

I'm here to thank you.

For what?

No matter what,

I didn't want anything to crop up during Wan Er's wedding.

You didn't tell her about the secret related to Lin Gong.

That's why I have to thank you.

Aunt Yun Rui, I didn't plan to say it even if you didn't tell me to do so.

I don't understand, then.

Are you going to negotiate peace with Fan Xian?

That's not the case.

His Majesty has great trust in Fan Xian.

Judging from the situation, he would still let him take over

the Imperial Treasury even if he doesn't marry Wan Er.

As for the secret related to Lin Gong,

we can only use it during life-or-death situations.

What's wrong?

Aunt Yun Rui, are you trying to negotiate peace with Fan Xian?

If that were the case,

there wouldn't be an extra 20 million tael debt in the ledger.

But it seems like the debt was given to him too early.

Everyone in the court is speculating

that Fan Xian would not take over the Imperial Treasury.

Continue.

Lord Fan is enjoying his success right now.

Why would he need to take over the mess?

That child may look like a normal person on the surface,

but only I know

that he's as crazy as me on the inside.

I'm in no rush to return to Xinyang.

I'll stay and see how it'll end up eventually.

When it's necessary, I'll give him a push from the back.

When it comes to being crazy,

Aunt Yun Rui, I guess

we're on equal terms.

My Lord, if this doesn't work out,

I still have a private stash.

I'll give you everything I have.

Can you bear to part with it?

Of course not.

But if you feel embarrassed about it, you can write me an IOU.

We can see it as a loan.

Should we include interest, then?

Interest?

If so, I guess I'll give you a lower interest rate.

How dare I calculate interest with you, My Lord?

Qi Nian, it's fine. I appreciate your intention.

But I don't lack that money.

But My Lord, I'm trying to share your burden with you.

Young Master.

Someone outside said he was to deliver this to you

as per Shopkeeper Ye's instruction.

Shopkeeper Ye is efficient indeed.

My Lord.

- President. - You guys just came back from Qingyu Hall, right?

You found out already?

You also found out about his background, right?

President, I...

I've been sick lately.

My ears,

they're failing me all of a sudden.

My eyes,

they're failing me as well!

I became deaf and blind out of the blue!

Look! It's acting up again!

President, look! I can't see now.

Enough already.

Wang Qi Nian,

regarding Qingyu Hall and his identity,

if you dare to tell anyone about it...

Understood. I shall take my leave.

Understood!

I trust Qi Nian.

Why did you try to intimidate him?

You were the one intimidating me.

- What did I do? - You're not utilizing the help of Qingyu Hall.

What will you do about the Imperial Treasury's debt?

So, were you the one who arranged for Qingyu Hall to help me out?

The Imperial Treasury incurred a huge loss.

How could His Majesty not know about it?

So, it was His Majesty's arrangement.

Therefore, the palace can't afford to fork out the money.

It's the same for the Ministry of Revenue.

His Majesty had something in reserve.

He wanted to use Qingyu Hall

to help you take over the Imperial Treasury.

It's a huge gift.

But you returned it to him.

However, if we do so,

all the shopkeepers in Qingyu Hall

will be done for.

My mother wouldn't do something like that.

Therefore, I wouldn't do it either.

Your courage is commendable.

It's commendable.

But where will you get the money from?

I have my own way of getting the money.

But before that, I'll go on a honeymoon trip.

A what?

A honeymoon trip.

Your Majesty, Fan Xian has arrived.

- Your Majesty. - I heard that you'll be going on a honey...

A honeymoon trip. I'm here to apply for leave.

- Where will you be going? - Mount Cang.

- For how long? - I haven't decided yet.

The longer the better.

Your Majesty, why is that the case?

There's one thing.

I'm afraid

there might be a change of plans.

Your Majesty, but my marriage...

It has nothing to do with that.

After giving it some thought,

I think you shouldn't

take over the Imperial Treasury.

Your Majesty, you think I can't fill the 20-million-tael hole?

It's over 20 million taels.

That's not a small sum.

Will you take over Qingyu Hall?

If so, there's no way for you to fill the hole.

The Ministry of Revenue has run out of money

after our battle against Northern Qi.

Now, there are disasters everywhere.

The money in the Imperial Treasury

isn't used to cover the deficit of the Ministry of Revenue.

It also serves to relieve disaster and pacify the people.

Therefore, I think

you shouldn't

jump into the pit.

Fan Xian,

it's time for you to let go.

This isn't child's play.

It implicates all kinds of national affairs.

And, this is His Majesty's order as well.

That's right.

This is my order.

If so, all the more I can't let go of it.

Your Majesty, instructing me to take over the Imperial Treasury

was your order as well.

Your Majesty, your order represents the truth.

How can it be changed that easily?

If so, how can you acquire the trust of your subjects

and the people?

Therefore, I'll cover the Imperial Treasury's deficit.

I'll relieve all the disaster victims.

Your Majesty, your order

shouldn't be changed.

How dare you resist my order?

Your Majesty, I've already received your order.

If all the disaster victims were to come here...

I shall present you with my head.

That's an overstatement.

However,

you'll be demoted to a commoner.

No.

You shall be sent to prison.

Your Majesty, thank you for your grace.

I shall take my leave now.

Why don't you think again?

Where did he get all his confidence from?

Maybe it's from Mount Cang.

Mount Cang?

Maybe Ye Qing Mei left behind

a huge fortune for him.

Both she and her son are eccentric indeed.

I'll let him be.

Commander Jing, we meet again.

I'm the deputy commander.

My Lord,

it's our friend.

It's our friend indeed.

Under President Chen's order,

the Black Cavalry are to escort you to Mount Cang.

Commander Jing.

I'm the deputy commander.

It's the same thing.

Sorry for the trouble.

Let's depart.

We haven't figured out a solution to the Imperial Treasury's debt yet.

How could you be in the mood for a trip?

The more dire the situation is,

the more we should go on a trip.

Is there a hidden stash in Mount Cang?

There's no hidden stash in Mount Cang.

But I can think of a solution and attract money to Mount Cang.

How?

Ruo Ruo, this is bad.

We're surrounded by the Black Cavalry.

Xian is the chief inspector.

It's normal for them to be here.

So, they're here to protect us?

Ruo Ruo,

how did you become so strange

ever since Fan Xian appeared?

Initially, you were the top maiden of the capital.

You recited poems and read books.

What are you doing right now?

Why are you stabbing a toad?

This is a frog.

Isn't it the same? Why are you stabbing a frog?

What do you know?

We call this dissection.

Ruo Ruo, must you do it in the carriage?

My hands will only be stable

if I practice this in the carriage.

- What's the use of mastering this skill, then? - Xian taught me this.

He said all medical practitioners need to master this skill.

Are you trying to be a vet here?

Do not speak when you're ignorant about the topic.

But Ruo Ruo,

Xian is something else too.

He and Wan Er

are here for a honeymoon trip, if I'm not mistaken.

Why did he take us with him?

You wish to know why?

If you wish to know,

go and ask him yourself.

Thanks for nothing.

Commander Jing, please stop for a moment.

Fan Si Zhe.

Come to my carriage.

Look at him.

All right. Let's go.

Wan Er.

Why are you pulling a long face?

My return from Northern Qi is confidential.

But everyone in the world will find out if he shouts for me like this.

My whereabouts have been exposed.

Do you think you can hide your return from the Overwatch Council?

There are no outsiders here. Don't worry.

Is he controlling everything now?

- Stop messing around. This is important. - Go ahead.

Do you know why I told you to come to my carriage?

I don't.

It's because your sister-in-law is worried about me.

I'll get off the carriage first.

Your sister-in-law is worried about the Imperial Treasury's deficit.

I have to give her peace of mind, right?

How can I do so?

By employing your help.

Don't use me as your excuse.

You were worried about me.

Didn't you intend to hold an auction

when I was getting married?

Now, it's your time to shine.

The opportunity was already over.

I wanted to put the guest invitation up for auction back then.

The wedding is already over. How can I still hold an auction?

Once we reach Mount Cang's manor,

you'll be responsible for arranging the venue

and the procedures.

Okay! We'll hold another wedding for you in Mount Cang.

- Isn't that extortion? - Don't listen to his nonsense.

Our wedding will only be held once.

This is a name list containing the names of all shop owners

in the capital.

Invite them to Mount Cang.

Why should they come?

Yeah. Why should we go there?

I don't understand either.

Why should we go there?

Let's gather at Mount Cang and admire the beautiful scenery.

He does put it nicely, huh?

I'm sure all of you know

what he's intending to do.

The Imperial Treasury has a huge deficit.

Everyone in the capital knows about that.

A new broom sweeps clean.

Now, he's trying to sweep us.

I'll say the same thing.

Why should we head to Mount Cang?

I caught a cold today.

It's inconvenient for me to travel far.

He's the poetic genius.

He's an important official too.

Now that he's inviting us,

all of us have to go.

I'll be honest here.

Even if all of us are included,

do you guys think we can gather 20 million taels?

I don't have any money.

Not me either.

Even if you're penniless,

Lord Fan just got married not long ago.

We have to give him a wedding gift somehow.

You're right.

We can go there.

We can prepare a wedding gift for him as well.

But as for the sum,

that depends on fate.

That's right. We'll only prepare a wedding gift for him.

We'll prepare nothing else.

Everyone,

I already went to the Censorate.

All those impartial officials in the Censorate

were infuriated upon hearing this news.

They said they would submit a bloody memorial to the throne

and get rid of the crook

if Lord Fan dares to extort money from us.

Guys, at least we don't need to fear him as much now.

We can head to Mount Cang with peace of mind.

Brother, you're thoughtful indeed.

Were the officials in the Censorate

truly infuriated?

They were extremely infuriated.

They even had bloodshot eyes.

Guys, what do we call this?

- We call this a pleasant surprise from the heavens! - That's right!

Fan Xian has gotten too full of himself.

Now, he's gathering all the merchants in the capital

so that he could extort money from them

- to cover the Imperial Treasury's deficit. - That's right.

Fan Xian is vicious and ruthless!

- That's right. - This isn't a bad thing.

Fan Xian kept saying that he would eradicate corruption.

In the end?

He was a corrupt official himself!

- That's right! - Serves him right!

Everyone, once we receive news from Mount Cang,

let's impeach him together!

That's right! Let's impeach him!

- We have to impeach him! - Impeach him!

We have to work together

and get rid of this corrupt official for Qing Kingdom's sake!

- Get rid of him for Qing Kingdom's sake! - Get rid of him!

Get rid of him!

- Bottoms up. - Bottoms up.

Clean it thoroughly. There's dirt on it.

I'll hold you accountable if our guests have diarrhea.

Chop all of these up.

Chop them thoroughly.

Seems like you're busy.

Xian, you're finally here. You invited so many guests.

I have to hire people to feed all of them.

That's why we're busy preparing food.

Not bad at all. This looks pretty organized.

Come. I have something for you.

Someone named He Zong Wei

told me to deliver this to you.

He said the Censorate has their eyes on Mount Cang now.

They said they would impeach you at any time. What should we do?

Have you delivered all of the invitations?

I have. Those merchants were planning to move out soon.

I think they'll reach here soon.

Xian,

be honest with me.

Do you intend to rob them?

If so, we'll become bandits, you know?

If not, how can we extort money from them?

We're not extorting money from them.

We'll make them hand their money to us of their own accord.

It's either they lost their minds or you lost your mind.

Sit down.

Si Zhe, coincidentally, you're quite gifted at doing business.

I'll tell you about the things I've learned.

- Tell me if it'll work or not. - It won't.

I haven't even spoken yet.

No matter what it is, it won't earn you 20 million taels.

Have you ever considered

the meaning of wealth?

I'm sure you've lost your mind.

Shopkeeper Li.

- Shopkeeper Wang. - Please.

- Shopkeeper Su. - Shopkeeper Wang.

Come.

Please.

- All of them are here. - You guys are here.

- Shopkeeper Ma. - Shopkeeper Liu.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Please. - Please.

- Let's go. - Please.

I'm almost done.

It's getting late.

I'll get ready to receive them.

Xian, do you plan on

telling them that?

What do you think?

This is a new concept.

It's also a redefinition of the meaning of wealth.

I don't think it'll work.

Did I not express myself clearly?

Or could you not understand me?

You did express it clearly.

I did understand you as well.

It's outstanding and shocking.

- But it won't work. - Why?

Xian,

you may understand the meaning of wealth,

but you don't understand the capital.

If you tell them about it in that manner,

I'll make a bet with you that they won't buy it.

- So? - So, you may proceed first.

If it doesn't work out, you can call me.

I'll help you out.

Are you that confident in yourself?

But you have to help me out.

You have to buy me some time.

I have to send my men back to the capital to acquire an item.

All right. I can definitely buy you some time.

- But what are you going to acquire? - That's a secret.

- Please, everyone. - No one should fork out any money.

Everyone,

we must stick to what we agreed before.

- No one should fork out any money. - Keep your promises.

- Please, everyone. - Please, everyone.

Remember, stick to what we agreed upon.

- Please, everyone. - Don't fork out any money.

Everyone, please stick to what we agreed upon.

You guys too. Don't fork out any money. Remember that.

- We can give him a wedding gift. - Guys.

What were you whispering to them?

I told them to stand firm.

If Lord Fan wants to extort money from us using his wedding as an excuse,

giving him a wedding gift will be enough.

- He wants money? I don't have any. - Me too.

All of us don't have any money.

That's right.

What's going on?

- Why has the sky grown dark? - What's going on?

He's here.

Hello, everyone.

A pleasure to meet you all.

I am Fan Xian.

I know what you guys are thinking.

That's why I'll make a disclaimer first.

My wedding is already over.

I won't be taking any wedding gifts today.

Of course,

I'm sure all of you are most concerned

about the Imperial Treasury's deficit.

I'll say this first.

Regarding the Imperial Treasury's deficit,

whether in terms of law or reason,

I should be the one covering it.

If that's the case,

I guess we were worried for nothing.

Think again.

If that were the case,

why would he invite all of us to come?

Precisely.

- Let's listen to him. - I'm sure you guys are perplexed.

If that's the case,

why did I invite all of you guys here?

That's right.

In this world, every so often,

a miracle beyond its time is born.

Sometimes, it's a person.

Sometimes, it's an object.

Sometimes,

it might even be a concept.

- What's a concept? - Concept?

I think it's a kind of thought.

A kind of thought?

Isn't it lucky for us

to be able to witness the birth of a miracle

while we're still alive?

Therefore, I've invited all of you guys here

to deliver this fortunate moment

to all of you personally.

All of you will get to witness

the birth of a miracle.

What is he up to again?

Look. What is he doing?

What is he doing?

You, great question.

What should we name this miracle?

Who asked him that question?

Please take a look.

That's right. It's called a treasury bond.

Treasury bond? What's that?

Treasury bond?

- What is that? - Belt? Whose belt?

What belt? He said treasury bond.

Doesn't that word represent debt?

It's treasury bond.

We met before this.

Are you Mr. Wu Zhu?

Are you looking for Xian?

I'm looking for you.

Me?

That's right.

Right now, everyone is in the main hall.

They're listening to Fan Xian.

The timing is just right.

Everyone,

so, what's the meaning of a treasury bond?

As the name implies,

it's a bond of debt

given out by the treasury.

The treasury bond

can be seen as the Imperial Treasury's debt.

You see?

In the end, he still came back to the same topic.

He did.

As all of you know, I own Danbo Bookstore.

I've spent some effort

and printed out the first batch of treasury bonds.

Each of these bonds

represents a portion of the Imperial Treasury's debt.

The amounts and terms vary for each bond.

And these differences in amounts and terms

correspond to different corresponding details.

Of course, I won't explain the details

on stage.

The meeting will be written down and distributed to all of you.

Let's just talk about the important points.

With this,

you'll own a portion

of the Imperial Treasury's debt.

What does that mean?

Let's take this bond as an example.

This bond is worth 5,000 taels.

That means you spend 5,000 taels

to become one of the Imperial Treasury's debtors.

On the surface, you're paying the debt on the Imperial Treasury's behalf.

But in reality, you'll get back your money plus interest

when the Imperial Treasury makes a profit in the future.

Not just that,

but these bonds are tradable and can be circulated.

When it's necessary,

it can also be redeemed for cash early according to the rules.

Everyone knows what's going on.

He's just forcing us to cover the Imperial Treasury's deficit.

That's right.

All 20 million taels' worth of bonds are here.

Bids will be accepted.

The one with the highest bid will make the purchase.

What does that mean?

That means if someone else offers 6,000 taels when you offer 5,000 taels,

that person will purchase the bond instead of you.

That's ruthless of him.

He'll make more than 20 million taels here.

If so, what's the minimum number of bonds we need to purchase?

You purchase them of your own accord.

First come, first served. The sale ends when everything's sold out.

Of our own accord?

Only fools will buy it.

Precisely.

You guys may also ask me this question:

"I'm spending money to purchase these bonds

to cover the Imperial Treasury's debt.

So, what's in it for me?"

To answer that,

we have to answer the first question I asked you all.

All of you are experienced merchants.

I have a question for you all.

What is wealth?

This is wealth.

So, wealth consists of silver taels?

Both gold and silver taels are included.

You're wrong.

Gold and silver taels are only tools for you to measure your wealth.

They aren't wealth itself.

What do you mean by that?

The silver tael you were holding just now,

it was around one liang, right?

Almost.

How much rice can you buy with it?

Around two dan.

But there will be some fluctuations.

We have to view the prices in the rice shops every day.

That means we can buy two dan of rice

with one liang of silver tael in the Qing Kingdom today.

That's the standard of measurement.

Lord Fan, aren't you stating the obvious here?

I went to Northern Qi some time ago.

I assume all of you have heard about it.

My Lord, you dominated Northern Qi with your might.

You were the young hero, am I right?

In Northern Qi,

you can only buy one dan of rice with one liang of silver tael.

You see?

One liang of silver taels

has different values in Northern Qi

and the Qing Kingdom.

Northern Qi was defeated by the Qing Kingdom

during our battle.

Naturally, the price of their rice would increase.

That's right.

Disasters and wars

will affect the prices of our commodities.

Guys, why don't you consider this?

What if you guys are in Northern Qi now?

How much of your so-called wealth

will be retained, then?

But the Qing Kingdom is flourishing right now.

We don't need to worry about that.

You're right.

I wouldn't even know about the existence of such a place

had you not brought me here.

I lived here before.

That's why I'm familiar with the place.

Why weren't you looking for Xian this time around?

Do you fear death?

Of course I do.

What if you have to face death for Fan Xian's sake?

What's wrong with Xian?

I want you to protect him.

Is Xian in danger?

Someone might be trying to kill him.

That's fine.

Xian is a capable martial artist.

Besides, he has bodyguards.

That's useless. They're not strong enough.

But he has plenty of bodyguards.

The number doesn't make a difference.

Is his assailant that powerful?

Who exactly is trying to kill him?

Me.

The Qing Kingdom has flourished for a long time with peace and stability.

That's the foundation of retaining the value of the gold and silver taels.

Therefore,

wealth is more than just gold and silver taels.

It's closely related to the kingdom's fortune and strength.

Guys, what do you all think about the kingdom's fortune, then?

Naturally, the kingdom is prosperous

with wise rulers and intelligent subjects.

That's right.

The kingdom's fortune and strength

are the very foundation that sustains wealth

and even continuous growth in the future.

(Kingdom strength and fortune constitute wealth)

We can see that the Imperial Treasury will do well in the future.

Guys, you all should look into the future.

What if you guys possess the treasury bonds?

What does that mean?

That means

you all are long-term investors who'll never incur any losses.

This is too good to be true.

I think... Excellent.

Lord Fan, that was an excellent display.

- You understood him, right? - I...

I understand what he was talking about.

Lord Fan, your words

were deafening

and enlightening!

That's right!

Guys,

do you all know who Lord Fan is?

He's an important official of the kingdom.

He's in the Overwatch Council.

And now, he has taken over the Imperial Treasury.

He already said so himself.

Don't you guys understand what he's trying to get at?

Lord Fan,

for your...

What was that again? Treasury bond?

I'll pay 200 taels for it.

You can take it as your wedding gift.

Lord Fan has devoted so much effort

to cover the Imperial Treasury's deficit.

He has done so much for us.

How dare you give an offer of 200 taels?

My Lord, I'll fork out 500 taels.

- I'll buy it right now. - All of us will buy it, then.

I'll fork out 300 taels.

Seems like all of us are excited.

Lord Fan, the treasury bond represents a debt, right?

But you don't need to repay us for it.

Yeah.

I'll fork out 5,000 taels.

What? 5,000 taels?

What is he thinking?

Did you guys

not understand what I was saying just now?

I understand now.

The kingdom's fortune is tied to you alone.

Supporting you is our unquestionable duty.

My Lord, did you not understand my intention?

I plan to donate 5,000 taels to your cause.

Seems like they didn't understand me at all.

I need a substitute for the second half.

Wait. Let me reorganize what you said.

According to what you said,

you lost your memories in Jiangnan

and killed countless people because of it?

That's about it.

If so, is it possible

that you might not be the culprit?

That's possible as well.

If so, everything's fine, then.

However, if such a person does exist,

he should be as strong as me.

May I ask you a question?

How strong are you?

I can hold my own against a grandmaster.

You want me to protect my brother

and fend off a grandmaster?

I'm not telling you to fend him off. I'm telling you to kill him.

You have to kill a grandmaster.

Maybe you have to kill me.

- Mr. Wu Zhu, I don't know any martial arts. - I know that.

How could a normal person fight against a grandmaster?

What do people rely on

to change the world?

Courage?

Intelligence?

Beauty?

And tools.

This was meant for my brother.

Why do you have it?

I brought it here.

Did you steal it?

If I can no longer trust myself,

I need someone else to protect Fan Xian on my behalf.

So, the tool inside is capable of hurting a grandmaster?

Have a seat.

Here, have a seat.

What is he doing on stage?

Everyone,

were the dishes to your liking?

Tell me if you don't like any of them.

I'll tell them to make something else.

Who's that?

I think that's Fan Si Zhe.

Wasn't he kicked out of the capital due to his crime?

Are you seeking death?

I don't know him.

All right. Just leave it here.

You two may leave.

Firstly, let me introduce myself.

I'm a young merchant

who's fanatical about doing business.

I heard that all kinds of merchants would be here today.

A lot of my seniors are here.

Initially, I wanted

to learn from your experiences.

But I never expected

my brother...

I mean, Lord Fan, who's famous throughout the kingdom,

to deliver a speech

that has enlightened everyone here.

It serves as a wake-up call.

It was such an excellent speech.

I wonder what Lord Fan's brain looks like.

I wonder what's inside.

How did he come up with all of these ingenious ideas?

During his speech,

he said wealth

was more than the gold and silver taels we possess.

The kingdom's fortune and strength

constitute continuous growth in the future.

That was such an excellent statement.

We've truly benefited from it.

I think you guys should think about it

and try to study it.

You guys might discover a new field.

We are already deeply moved

and inspired.

I think you guys can

experience more of such emotions.

Just now, Lord Fan asked you all a question.

If so,

I, a junior,

will be asking you guys a question boldly as well.

Please go ahead.

I'll proceed, then.

Who does the Imperial Treasury belong to?

The imperial family.

The imperial family, right?

If so, who owns the money in the Imperial Treasury?

The imperial family.

If so, the Imperial Treasury's debt...

It will also be the imperial family's debt, then.

Excellent words.

Guys, think about it.

If you do purchase the treasury bond,

doesn't that mean you're sharing the imperial family's burden with them?

To put it nicely,

those who purchase the treasury bonds

will be sharing His Majesty's burden with him.

This may sound disrespectful.

Please don't tell anyone else about this.

If you do purchase the treasury bonds,

doesn't that make you one of His Majesty's debtors?

Am I right?

Please don't tell anyone that I said that.

Therefore, please think about it.

Once you purchase the treasury bonds,

what would other people think about you

when you do business out there?

Let's talk about the same trade here.

Would you do the trade with someone with a treasury bond

or someone without a treasury bond?

Therefore, the treasury bond serves to boost your confidence.

He does have a point.

It does sound interesting when he puts it as such.

Mister, you're right.

Lord Fan was the one who came up with this brilliant idea.

As long as the people exist, the government will thrive.

I'm sure all of us admire

Lord Fan's graceful demeanor.

As long as the people exist, the government will thrive, huh?

That's right.

The opposite is true as well.

Are you guys worried

that my promise wouldn't count

if I were to be toppled?

Lord Fan, please resolve our doubts.

Don't ask me that.

Ask him.

He's responsible for the second half.

All right.

That's a good question.

Lord Fan, your answer was excellent too.

As long as the people exist, the government will thrive.

The opposite is true as well.

What does that mean?

That means if he's gone,

who will you collect your debt from?

This may not sound pleasant,

but if Lord Fan were to be toppled one day,

all of the money you've invested into the bonds

will go down the drain as well, am I right?

He's right about that.

Guys, don't be anxious.

Please take a look.

(Eternal Union)

I'm sure you guys knew

that His Majesty wrote these four words

and delivered it

to the Fan Residence

during Lord Fan's wedding.

I'll ask you this.

Out of all the noble families in the capital,

which of them has ever received

a plaque with a phrase written by His Majesty himself before?

- Is there one? - No.

Lord Fan is the only one.

He's the only one!

I'll ask you guys this. How do you read these words?

Eternal Union.

What's the meaning of eternal?

100 years.

It cannot be considered 100 years even if it's only one year short.

These words represent the pact

between His Majesty and Lord Fan.

It represents His Majesty's trust in the Fan family.

It's also an opportunity for you guys

to ascend to higher ranks in the future.

You guys should think twice.

This is the only opportunity you'll get.

You might have to wait until the next century to have a chance

to establish a connection with the imperial family next time.

Someone,

deliver the plaque back to the residence.

Thank you all for coming.

Everyone, we've already said

what we needed to say.

It's getting late.

I'm afraid it's quite late for you to rush back to the capital.

You guys can spend the night here if you don't mind.

You guys can head back tomorrow.

As for the treasury bonds,

I'll keep my promise.

The sale ends when the treasury bonds are sold out.

You may purchase them of your own accord.

Wasn't it locked?

It was locked before this. I unlocked it.

How do I use this?

It lacks a main component.

You'll only get the full item if you combine them.

Main component?

Combine them?

Why does it sound like a musket?

Mr. Wu Zhu, a musket won't do.

It's troublesome, hard to aim,

and inferior to bows and arrows.

I can't damage a grandmaster with this.

You can.

Does such a musket actually exist?

This musket is different.

It was brought here by Young Lady.

From where?

The Divine Temple.