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[The Rise of Ning]

[Episode 36]

Take this golden beetle

and that...

and that profit-sharing contract,

and burn them outside.

Let's burn them right here.

Marquis Lu, you don't trust me?

Prime Minister Wang, what are you talking about?

It's just that we've always burned things in front of each other.

Why bother taking them outside?

Marquis Lu, you're indeed cautious.

Alright, alright.

We'll burn them here; burn them here.

However,

I really didn't expect that the framing of Yang Ling and Sun Jie

would destroy

our entire shipping route.

Fortunately, Chen Long and Chen Yang,

who controlled the route for many years, are now dead.

Nothing can be traced back to us now.

However, over there on the coast...

contracts for the next tea shipment

have already been signed,

and the delivery date is approaching,

but unexpectedly, our fleet has been destroyed.

Marquis Lu,

do you have any brilliant ideas?

The Yang Ling case

has already drawn His Majesty's attention...

to the coastal patrols.

Even if we had ships,

it wouldn't be convenient to ship out at this time.

It's better

to discuss with the other party

and wait for things to calm down

before taking action.

Before Sun Jie was dismissed,

every word he said in the palace

was directed at you, Prime Minister Wang.

Although His Majesty didn't believe him,

he couldn't help but have suspicion.

If there's any incident

along the coast at this time...

I'm afraid

it might shake His Majesty's trust in you.

That makes sense.

Then let's put this matter

on hold for now.

Prime Minister Wang, you're wise.

By the way,

that Luo Shenyuan

had a falling out with Sun Jie

over the Yang Ling case.

He seems quite opportunistic.

When we were arresting Chen Daoyan,

someone kept interfering from behind,

and that person was Luo Shenyuan.

Then...

why haven't you arrested him?

This man acts without a trace,

never leaving any evidence behind.

But...

it also shows how deep and cunning he is.

Cunning can be a virtue.

Marquis Lu, wasn't it your cunning

that earned you the title of Marquis of Anbei?

This man

is Chen Jiuheng's last disciple

and also Sun Jie's student.

He's definitely not like-minded with us.

People can change, you know.

His approaching you, Prime Minister Wang,

must have ulterior motives.

All officials in the court...

which one of them doesn't have...

ulterior motives?

Please reconsider, Prime Minister Wang.

Alright, alright.

Don't worry.

I'll think about this matter again.

Times change, and situations shift.

A mere Chen Jiuheng.

Could he really compare to a position among the Nine Ministers?

Prime Minister Wang, are you planning to...

promote him to be the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review?

It depends on whether he...

truly knows how to read the situation.

[Marquis of Anbei's Mansion]

Wang Yuan has sent people

to investigate Cheng Lang's whereabouts?

Yes.

I'm afraid Wang Yuan

[Wang Yuan Luo Shenyuan]

has grown suspicious of us.

Even if he's suspicious,

it shouldn't matter, right?

All those who could have proven

our involvement in tea smuggling

are already dead.

Moreover, we all saw

Wang Yuan burn the contracts for each transaction

with our own eyes after the trades.

He has

no dirt on us.

Speaking of dirt,

he has quite a few skeletons in his closet too.

He believes

that exchanging tea for inferior horses

and the tea he's withheld

for coastal smuggling

were done perfectly without a flaw.

If he sells us out,

I shall return the favor in kind.

Your Lord...

Say what you want to say.

You originally said

to use Luo Shenyuan against Wang Yuan,

but now

why did you tell Wang Yuan

about Luo Shenyuan's

relationship with Chen Jiuheng?

It's still the same reasoning.

Between Luo Shenyuan and Wang Yuan,

which one is harder to deal with?

You mean?

This Luo Shenyuan...

might be more difficult to handle

than we imagined.

[Luo Shenyuan]

[Huanjing Pavilion]

I miscalculated again.

Where did you miscalculate?

Father.

Please, take a seat.

I heard

that you haven't left the mansion for several days,

and you hardly even go to Yanrong Pavilion much either.

Are you feeling unwell somewhere?

The Yanrong Pavilion has people looking after it,

so I only need to

do some accounting and such at home.

Moreover,

if I were to go out and be seen frequently,

and someone were to notice that...

it could easily lead to criticism.

Then, I'm relieved.

I was worried

that you were upset

because of Luo Shenyuan.

Father, what do you mean by that?

I know

you and Luo Shenyuan share a deep sibling bond,

but through this Yang Ling case,

I never expected

him to be such a sycophant.

It's better not to attend classes taught by such a person.

In the future, you should no longer

have any dealings with him.

Stay away from him.

Father,

perhaps

he has his own difficulties.

I don't care

what unspeakable reasons he may have.

A real man

should know what to do and not to do.

Yang Ling will be executed after autumn,

and Mr. Sun has also resigned and returned to his hometown.

Both of these matters

are related to him.

Such a person who betrays his teachers and ancestors

is most despised by others.

Alright, alright.

Let's not talk about him anymore.

How about this?

The day after tomorrow,

you accompany me to the temple on South Mountain

to burn incense and take a walk.

Also to help clear our minds, okay?

I didn't know you were coming, sir.

My apologies for not greeting you from afar.

Someone has reported

that your Longquan Trading Firm's fleet

is suspected of smuggling.

Sir, where did this come from?

It's a fabrication!

Indeed,

but I

must handle matters impartially.

Men, search around and see.

Yes, sir.

What's this?

It's just some silk.

This silk is quite valuable.

What's that?

It's nothing, sir.

Bring it here for me to have a look.

Well...

Sir, there's no need to look at this, right?

Get out of the way.

Well, well.

Ivory, rhino horn, and aromatic medicines.

Take them all away.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

Let's go. Let's go.

[Liuhe Tavern]

It's rare for us to gather like this.

I hope for your continued support in the future.

Search this place.

Yes, sir.

Search thoroughly.

Go, go, go.

Don't let a single one slip by.

Hurry up, hurry up, quickly.

Search everywhere carefully.

Don't let any slip through.

Get out quickly.

Vice Minister Li.

Director Luo, I didn't expect to

see you here having tea as well.

What has happened?

Manager Zheng of Liuhe Tavern

is involved in smuggling.

Director Luo, if you're not involved,

you'd better leave quickly.

Okay.

Let's go; take a look upstairs.

Yes, sir.

Then let's... meet another day.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

[Prime Minister's Mansion]

Prime Minister Wang, Director Luo has arrived.

Prime Minister Wang.

Director Luo.

You've come to see me in such a hurry.

What urgent matter has brought you here?

I'm here to beg you to save me, Prime Minister Wang.

What happened?

Don't rush; take your time.

Today, Vice Minister Li...

led a search

of the merchant ships of Longquan Trading Firm.

They found...

some items.

What kind of items?

There are...

rhino horns, ivory,

and also...

aromatic medicines.

They were all shipped over from the sea?

Yes.

This is smuggling.

But what does the Longquan Trading Firm's smuggling...

have to do with you?

I dare not conceal anything from you.

Longquan Trading Firm was...

founded by me.

Director Luo, imperial law stipulates

that officials must not compete with commoners for business profits.

Not only are you competing with commoners for profit,

but you're also smuggling.

Prime Minister Wang, please let me explain.

Longquan Trading Firm was established by me

before I entered official service.

Those rhino horns and aromatic medicines

were brought in only at someone else's request.

It's not much.

Just one box.

Even one box is still smuggling.

This matter concerns lives.

I dare only...

confide in you alone, Prime Minister Wang.

If you're willing to save me this time,

from now on...

I'm willing to serve you with my life

and spare no effort.

Alright, alright, alright.

It's not a big deal anyway.

Get up.

Prime Minister Wang.

Does this mean you're willing to help me?

I've heard...

that you're Chen Jiuheng's disciple.

Director Luo, you can't talk to me about it?

I dare not hide anything from you, Prime Minister Wang.

It's true.

Get up; get up.

Come on, come on.

Thank you, Prime Minister Wang.

Back then, Chen Jiuheng committed suicide to avoid punishment.

All of his students were implicated.

Except for you, his last disciple...

whose identity remains unknown.

My status was awkward at that time.

It wasn't convenient to be on my teacher's student list.

Why was that?

Back then, Old Master Luo...

was highly valued by His Majesty.

In those days, at the Luo family,

I endured much humiliation.

I was an unacknowledged illegitimate son.

My birthmother passed away early,

and my father regarded me as a weed.

No one wanted me around.

If that's the case...

how did you

come to know Chen Jiuheng?

I loved studying.

But my father wouldn't let me.

I couldn't accept it.

So I secretly sneaked out.

By chance,

I ended up at Mr. Chen's school.

He was still a teacher back then.

Your early struggles and mine...

are quite similar.

Prime Minister Wang, what do you mean?

My parents died early,

and I was abandoned by relatives,

often competing with dogs for food.

The only thing I never forgot

was the teachings of the sages.

Because that was my

only chance to rise above my circumstances.

I didn't expect that you, Prime Minister Wang,

also suffered like this back then.

It's all in the past now.

Where were you when Chen Jiuheng died?

Luo's Mansion.

When that Chen Daoyan

was fleeing and being pursued,

why did you help him?

He fled into Luo's Mansion.

If I hadn't hidden him,

the entire Luo family would have been implicated,

and I would have been implicated as well.

What about breaking him out of prison?

Just repaying a debt of gratitude.

Just repaying a debt of gratitude.

Chen Jiuheng didn't know my identity back then,

yet he taught me.

I couldn't save his life,

but I should save

the life of his disciple.

Good.

Interesting.

You're indeed a businessman.

But that Chen Daoyan

still ended up dead.

How do you plan to

repay the debt of gratitude from him then?

I've done my best.

Let bygones be bygones.

In life,

one should look ahead.

Good, good.

You're a man who can achieve great things.

As it happens, I have a business deal

that requires merchant ships for transportation.

Prime Minister Wang, as long as you help me

resolve this urgent matter,

the Longquan Trading Firm will be at your disposal.

However, before that...

you still need to do something for me.

I'm at your command.

That old bastard, Duke Ying,

has always been at odds with me

and has repeatedly ruined my plans.

I've long wanted to get rid of him.

If I want his life,

can you take it for me?

Of course.

I know...

you and Miss Wei share a deep sibling bond.

But her father

is not on the same side as me.

So...

if you want to join my side,

you must cut ties with the Wei family.

Otherwise, trying to straddle both sides

will lead to disaster sooner or later.

I am wholeheartedly devoted to you,

with absolutely no divided loyalties.

If you personally

kill Duke Ying,

then I'll believe you.

Those who achieve great things

cannot afford to be soft-hearted.

If you want to survive

and make money,

you must make sacrifices.

Yes, yes.

But the Duke Ying—

he's an important court official.

Killing an esteemed court official

is a serious crime.

Within three days,

he and his daughter

will go to the temple to offer incense together.

If you succeed in this matter,

the position of Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review

will be yours.

In the future, becoming one of the Nine Ministers

will also be within reach.

[Prime Minister's Mansion]

Young Master.

Prime Minister Wang.

Will Luo Shenyuan really make a move

against Duke Ying?

That depends on his determination.

I won't have

a man who wavers.

But what if he really does make a move

and fails?

There's still you.

Since he's taking the lead,

you can secretly lend him a hand.

I understand, sir.

Young Master,

that old scoundrel is clearly

testing you.

You think I don't know that?

He benefits if I succeed,

but if I fail,

he'll have nothing to do with it.

That old scoundrel is truly cunning.

He even deliberately

chose a time when Yining would be present

for me to make my move.

By doing this,

is he trying to completely sever

all your ties with the Wei family?

Whether I succeed or not,

I must cut ties with the Wei family.

Only then will he trust me.

Then, what should we do?

[Duke Ying's Mansion]

Miss.

Where's Father?

His Lordship was about to go out,

but he had some urgent military matters to attend to.

He can't go now.

Then I won't go either.

His Lordship has instructed

that you go in his place

to offer incense at the temple.

It seems Father is determined

to make me go out.

I've noticed too.

My Lady, you haven't been very happy lately.

It's good for you to go out to clear your mind.

Well then, I'll go by myself.

[Changhe Gate]

Your Lordship,

there's an urgent report from the palace today.

The newly appointed chief in the north

has suddenly caused a disturbance.

Who do you think the Emperor

will send to pacify it this time?

Last time it was Duke Ying.

I'm afraid

he'll be sent again this time.

Sir,

please show some kindness.

Sir.

Go away. Go away.

Ye Yan.

Please show some kindness.

Please show me some kindness.

I remember now.

That carriage

belongs to Duke Ying's household.

How do you know that?

When I entered the city before,

I saw it with my own eyes.

I thought it looked grand at the time,

so I specifically asked someone about it.

I'm sure I'm not mistaken.

But why did the horse suddenly rush out

like it had gone mad?

It looks dangerous.

I wonder

who is in the carriage.

Indeed.

Gentlemen?

What can I do for you, sir?

May I ask,

what did you just say about

Duke Ying's carriage?

We just saw

Duke Ying's carriage

running wildly

on the mountain road ahead.

The horse

seemed to have gone mad.

Where did you see it?

In the western woods.

Your Lordship,

are you worried

that Lady Yining may be in the carriage?

I heard that Duke Ying

was taking Yining...

to the temple on the mountain today.

What's wrong?

You!

Sir,

it seems that Duke Ying is not in the carriage.

Let's keep watching.

My Lady.

My Lady.

You...

Luo Shenyuan.

You dare to harm her.

This will be your last day alive!

Yining.

Are you alright?

Let's go. I'll send you back.

Go check.

Yes, sir.

Let's go.

Duke Ying will take Yining

to the temple at 3:15 PM.

They must pass through this road.

At that time, we'll be here

to find a way to stop the carriage.

They can only take a detour

through the western woods to go up the mountain.

They should arrive around 5:15 PM.

Lu Jiaxue will return from military drills

at that same hour

and will definitely pass through the city gate.

The city gate is close to the western woods.

We can lead him there at that time.

Young Master, you plan to lure Lu Jiaxue here

from the city gate?

The timing is very tight.

But what if he doesn't take the bait?

Concern can lead to confusion.

He will come.

Not only will he come,

but Wang Yuan will also send people

to keep an eye on my operation this time.

Young Master, for this plan,

you want Lu Jiaxue's people

and Wang Yuan's people

to fight each other like dogs?

That's right.

This is the best way.

[Huanjing Pavilion]

Quickly, go fetch water and medicine.

How are you? Come on, let me take a look.

Marquis Lu.

Marquis Lu!

Thank you for your help today.

You should go back now.

I'll go kill him.

Lu Jiaxue,

this matter has nothing to do with you.

Don't go.

He wants to kill you, and it is my business.

I will investigate this myself!

Yining,

I've told you before, this man

will stop at nothing

to get what he wants.

To curry favor with Wang Yuan

and to become one of the Nine Ministers in the future,

do you think

he would care about

the feelings between you two?

Don't say anymore.

Come on, let me check.

Yining.

In this world,

I'm the only one who truly cares about you.

Come on.

Grandmother.

Yining.

Grandmother.

Yining.

What happened?

Grandmother, why are you here?

You're in such a state;

how could I not come?

Who dares to be so bold

as to stab my granddaughter?

-Yining! -Father.

Lu Jiaxue!

-Stop. -Father.

Stop it.

Tell me,

who did this?

Luo Shenyuan.

Is it true?

Yining,

you don't need to cover for him anymore.

I stabbed him in the left shoulder.

You can verify it for yourself.

Father.

Let him go.

He has the nerve to harm a member of our Wei family;

we won't let them get away with it.

Marquis Lu,

thank you for your help today.

I am deeply grateful.

I will surely repay you properly in the future.

We won't keep you any longer today.

Please.

Go and report quickly.

Where is Luo Shenyuan?

What do you mean by all of this, Duke Ying?

Has Shen Yuan done something wrong

and offended you?

Attempting to assassinate Yining—

does that count as doing something wrong?

Does that count as offending me?

How is that possible?

I also think it's impossible.

That's why I came here personally to confirm it.

Go quickly.

Bring Luo Shenyuan to me.

Yes.

Young Master, it's bad.

Duke Ying has come to our door.

My Lord.

Grandmother, Mother.

How could you just take him?

What is the meaning of this, My Lord?

Duke Ying, there's something suspicious about this.

Yining and Shenyuan

have always been close as siblings.

It's impossible for him to do something like this.

If I'm not mistaken,

the one you originally intended to assassinate

was me, right?

I don't know

what you're talking about, My Lord.

You don't know?

Duke Ying, you hold a high position and great power.

But how can you hit him at will?

Is this hitting him?

Young Master Luo seems

too frail, doesn't he?

This wound

must have been inflicted by Lu Jiaxue, right?

Shenyuan,

what exactly happened?

Hurry up and explain everything clearly.

I don't know

how Duke Ying would know

I have an injury on my left arm.

I accidentally bumped into the edge of the table

while standing up to move some books.

You bumped into it?

Then the bump

must be different from a wound caused by weapons.

Take off your clothes

and let me see.

Take off your clothes now!

Luo Shenyuan,

how dare you?

To curry favor with Wang Yuan,

you actually came up with the idea

of targeting me and Yining.

Tie him up!

Father.

Yining?

Why are you here

instead of resting at home?

You're hurt, Yining?

Grandmother, Mother.

Don't worry; I'm fine.

Father, I have a few words

to ask the Third Young Master.

Go ahead.

Do you really have to choose this path

and continue down it?

I understand now.

You really are willing to go to any lengths.

To curry favor with him,

you're even willing to disregard

our sibling bond.

You are no longer part of the Luo family.

I am no longer your Third Brother.

You and I have already

become strangers.

Okay.

From now on,

the sibling bond between us

is completely severed.

Father.

From now on,

I don't want to have anything

to do with this person.

I'll take my leave first.

Yining.

From now on,

if you dare to approach Yining again,

don't blame me for being ruthless.

Do you really

have nothing more to say?

I have nothing to say.

Fine.

Are you really

going to side with Wang Yuan?

Have you forgotten

what Wang Yuan

did to us back then?

Have you forgotten

the promise you made to me?

What I am doing

is also to protect our Luo family

and to fulfill

the promise I made to you back then.

Servants.

Yes, Old Madam.

Take him outside and give him twenty strikes.

Yes, Old Madam.

Prime Minister Wang...

No need to announce me; I'm already here.

Prime Minister Wang, I apologize for the intrusion.

Isn't this Duke Ying?

What brings you

to visit me?

Come on, come on, have some tea.

Is it...

that my visit to your place

was a bit unexpected?

Now,

I should

be paying a visit to the King of Hell;

that would make you... happy, wouldn't it?

Duke Ying, why do I

don't understand

a single word you're saying?

Could there be

some misunderstanding here?

You sent Luo Shenyuan

to assassinate me, right?

I came here...

just to warn you, Prime Minister Wang.

From this day forward,

if anyone

dares to plot against my household

or lay even a finger

on any member of my Wei family...

they will meet the same fate as this chair.

I'll take my leave.

This Duke Ying is too arrogant.

If he hadn't

suddenly received a war report from the front line today

and hadn't gone to the temple,

we could have surely killed him.

It seems Luo Shenyuan and the Wei family

have truly fallen out.

I heard that Wei Ling stormed over

with his guards

and caused a scene at the Luo family.

Afterward, Luo Shenyuan

was punished according to family rules

and beaten.

I must say,

Luo Shenyuan is truly more daring

than Lu Jiaxue.

If it weren't for Lu Jiaxue

interfering today,

none of our men who followed

would have been killed.

I never expected

our Marquis Lu to be so deeply in love.

I have failed in my mission this time.

Prime Minister Wang, please

give me another chance.

After this failure, they will surely be on guard.

It won't be easy to act again.

It was supposed to be foolproof,

but I just didn't expect

so many things to go wrong.

That old bastard was lucky this time,

but it's just this once.

Next time, he may not be so lucky.

And that Lu Jiaxue,

I don't know why

he suddenly appeared there

and tried to stop me at all costs.

I have other plans for this matter.

Director Luo, I heard that you are injured.

Servant.

Give him the best wound medicine from the mansion.

Yes, sir.

Thank you, Prime Minister Wang.

However...

regarding the matter of Longquan Trading Firm...

Don't worry.

Manager Zheng should

have been released by now.

From now on, Longquan Trading Firm

is at your disposal, Prime Minister Wang.

From this point forward,

we will rely on you.

Alright, alright.

Take care of your injuries.

After you recover,

await your new appointment letter.

Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

His Majesty has already approved.

I will certainly be at your service.

I take my leave.

All right.

Prime Minister Wang, why do you favor this man so much?

He is merely someone who flatters the powerful;

we can just make use of him.

As for Lu Jiaxue,

how should we deal with him?

We cannot allow his power

to continue growing.

In a few days,

we'll be addressing you as "Vice Minister Luo."

Congratulations.

Indeed.

I'll be counting on all of you in the future

to continue supporting me.

Cheers.

-Marquis Lu? -Marquis Lu?

Director Luo,

may I have a word with you in private?

Director Luo, what a good plan.

Killing two birds with one stone.

Why do you say that, Marquis Lu?

You've shown your loyalty to Prime Minister Wang

while sowing discord between him and me.

Marquis Lu, you're giving me too much credit.

Wang Yuan ordered you to assassinate Duke Ying,

just to see

if you would cut ties with the Wei family, right?

What are you talking about, Marquis Lu?

I don't understand.

This play of yours

is indeed well done.

But not everyone

is a fool.

Don't think we don't know

what you're up to.

Prime Minister Wang.

Aren't we here for a drink?

What are you two

whispering about out here?

Marquis Lu is accusing me

of damaging his relationship with you.

How could I possibly have such an ability?

With so much on Marquis Lu's shoulders,

he must be tired,

causing him to think irrationally.

Why don't you set aside your current tasks for now?

Prime Minister Wang, being able to share your burdens,

I'm not tired.

But I'm concerned for you.

Regarding the affairs of the Imperial City Guard,

you can stop managing them for now.

The weather is pleasant these days.

Go out and enjoy the spring.

Relax a bit.

Yes, sir.

Prime Minister Wang, this way, please.

Okay.

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