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=The Rise of Ning=

(Adapted from Wen Tan's novel "Chancellor Training Handbook" from Jinjiang Literature)

=Episode 40=

I... I told you.

I'll give you that thing.

Vice Minister Luo.

Luo Shenyuan, you killed the criminal without permission.

Take him down.

Marquis Lu,

this may be a misunderstanding.

Wang was too aggressive.

Perhaps Vice Minister Luo had no choice.

Wang Yuan is a criminal.

Before a verdict is made,

no one

can execute him.

It's unusual that the Imperial Court of Judicial lost a criminal.

Plus, Luo Shenyuan, you killed him.

Do you actually have a motive?

I think you're the one with a motive.

Vice Minister Luo,

everyone saw it.

You killed him.

You need to give everyone a proper explanation.

I'm Vice Minister of Imperial Court of Judicial.

The Imperial Guards

have no right to detain me.

I'll personally report this to His Majesty.

I'll find out

who helped Wang Yuan escape.

Your Lordship,

a fire broke out on the northwest side

of the residence due to fireworks.

The fire appears to be spreading further.

Northwest side?

Yes.

Isn't the Luo's Residence around there?

Luo Shenyuan

fled out of fear of guilt.

Give chase.

Go after him.

Butler Bai, put out the fire!

Yes.

Hurry!

All right.

Yining...

Old Madam.

Mother.

- Old Madam. - Grandma.

Quick! Rui Xiang!

Be quick.

Let's go.

Take care of Grandma.

I'll be there soon.

What has happened?

Why did this happen?

For some reason,

the fireworks storage exploded last night

and burned down the entire Haitang Abode.

Where's Yining?

Where is she?

Everyone in the abode is here.

This is the bracelet I gave her.

I put it on for her myself.

My fine granddaughter

just married into your family,

and now she's become a burned body.

You!

Grandma.

Old Madam Wei.

Grandma.

Please calm down!

How will you explain this to me?

Grandma.

Where is Luo Shenyuan?

Where is he?

Where did you go

on your wedding night?

Duke Ying,

last night,

Shenyuan went out for some official matters.

I don't care what the affairs are.

Please calm down.

On your wedding night,

you let my daughter

suffer this tragic fate alone.

How are you going to explain this to me?

Please calm down.

Your Lordship.

Don't blame Shenyuan for that.

Please calm down.

Calm down.

You!

Please calm down.

Please calm down.

Calm down.

Calm down.

Father.

Hurry!

Send for a physician!

Now!

What has happened?

Young Master,

please at least eat something.

I can't eat.

The entire Luo's Residence has already been searched.

Lu Jiaxue won't find you here.

But where is Yining?

Young Master,

please don't be too upset.

Even Old Madam Wei

confirmed it...

That wasn't Yining.

Young Master,

I know you're miserable.

I can't accept that either.

But no one in the Haitang Abode

managed to escape the fire.

The abode

was burned to the ground

with only that amount of fireworks?

What... What is this about?

This is obviously

Lu Jiaxue's scheme.

Him again?

Lu Jiaxue helped Wang Yuan escape

and lured me into capturing him.

Then, he staged a scene to push Wang Yuan

toward my sword.

While I was away,

he set off the fireworks

and started a fire to cover it up.

It's all because he wants to take Yining away

before he leaves for a foreign post.

He's simply insane.

Lu Jiaxue's obsession

with Yining runs too deep.

I should've foreseen this.

Then why did he accuse you of killing Wang Yuan

and say you fled out of guilt?

He wants to drive me to a dead end.

Leastways, he wants to prevent me

from rescuing Yining.

That's why I had to run away last night.

If it were a day or two late,

the consequences would be unimaginable.

Besides, that body

supports my theory

that Yining's still alive.

Yining wears her bracelet on her left hand,

but the body has it on the right.

Where would Lu Jiaxue

hide her?

Should we send Qi An to investigate?

Not yet.

He cares about Yining.

He won't hurt her.

Instead, if he can't find me,

he'll target Longquan Trading House.

Inform Qi An

to tell all our people to hide for now.

What about you, Young Master?

Before I could find Yining,

I need something

crucial to Lu Jiaxue's life.

What did you say?

No?

Your Lordship,

Wang Yuan's servant

didn't show up.

Did Wang Yuan fool us,

or did someone get to him ahead of us?

Luo Shenyuan!

Wang Yuan must've given

the agreement to Luo Shenyuan.

Take your men

to search for Luo Shenyuan.

Now.

Yes.

Hold on.

How's the condition

at Duke Ying's Residence?

Although Duke Ying claims

he doesn't believe Wei Yining has died,

he's been bedridden since his return.

An imperial physician came to check on him

and diagnosed it as a sudden heartache.

As of now, the residence is closed.

No one can meet with Duke Ying.

And her.

How's she?

She's awake

but hasn't spoken

or eaten.

All right.

Go now.

Yes.

Madam,

please eat something.

If you still refuse to eat,

His Lordship will beat me to death.

He locked me up here.

What does he want?

I don't know.

His Lordship ordered me

to serve you well.

Shall I help you change first?

Leave me.

Yes.

Your Lordship.

You're awake.

Why didn't you eat anything?

You'll catch a cold.

Don't touch me!

Why are you locking me up here?

Eat something first.

Be good.

Otherwise,

I won't tell you anything.

(I must endure until I meet Third Brother.)

Why are you showing me all this?

Yining,

this place

keeps all of our memories.

Sadly, we have to leave this place

as we just reunited.

But don't worry.

If you want,

I'll bring all of them

with us.

Where are you taking me to?

I'm going to be stationed at the border,

so I'm taking you with me.

Never.

I've already married my third brother.

I won't leave with you.

I'm more than patient with you.

I can wait for you.

Don't try

to get out of this place.

My guards have surrounded this place.

Not even a fly

could get through.

Lu Jiaxue,

how's Third Brother now?

He killed a criminal without permission

and fled out of guilt.

He did it for the greater good,

but you framed him

out of your own selfishness.

My selfishness?

Right.

I framed him.

So what?

He wanted

to take you away from me!

How I wish I could

tear him into pieces.

♪I'm willing to fall into the abyss in order to reveal the fate♪

♪Forget about the outcome. Let me be your shoulder to lean on♪

Yining,

I'll have the maid pack everything.

We're leaving

tomorrow morning.

♪Love is a voyage with you by my side♪

♪The dust eventually settles♪

I remember you once told me

you wanted to go and explore

the outside world.

You didn't have a chance

because you were a woman.

We have it now.

We can enjoy the views

while traveling.

Yes?

♪I overcome all kinds of doubt and obstacles♪

I have nothing to say to you.

I want to stay here alone.

Leave me alone.

I'll leave you be.

If you want to come back,

I'll send you back.

No need.

There are many of your guards here.

Don't need to worry that I'll escape.

♪Forget about the outcome. Let me be your shoulder to lean on♪

♪Even if things go south, so be it♪

(Lu Jiaxue,)

(why do you want to marry me?)

(Lu Jiaxue,)

(why don't you smile?)

(What's so special about the epiphyllum?)

(Lu Jiaxue.)

(Lu Jiaxue.)

Third Brother.

Come with me.

I wasn't expecting you, Third Young Master Luo.

Lu Jiaxue,

if you have a conscience,

let us go.

Why do I have no conscience?

He's not

leaving today.

The proof of your crime

is in my hands now.

What proof?

Wang Yuan

gave me the agreement.

Believe what you like.

Fine.

Tomorrow, bring the agreement

to Bugui Cliff.

I'll wait for you here.

Where is Yining?

Where is the agreement?

Release Yining

and go to the yamen to prove my innocence.

I'll return this agreement to you.

Luo Shenyuan,

who do you think you are

to make demands?

The moment you step onto this cliff,

you're a dead man.

Lu Jiaxue,

Third Brother has brought the agreement

according to the pact.

You should let us go

as promised in return.

Only he believes

I'll trade the agreement for you.

No one is taking you away.

The reason why I bring you here

is to show you

how easily swayed

the man you love.

You!

Are you willing to do anything

for me?

You're my Mei.

Except for sparing him,

I can do anything for you.

I'm his wife.

I don't allow you

to lay a finger on him.

Take him down.

Lu Jiaxue,

I've handed over

the real agreement to His Majesty.

I was ordered

to arrest you.

Everyone, listen.

Whoever defies this order

will be executed without mercy.

Yes!

How dare you

give me the fake agreement!

Aren't you afraid I'll hurt Yining?

Lu Jiaxue,

stop resisting.

If you don't change your mind,

I won't spare you.

Lu Jiaxue, go to hell.

Chancellor Wang,

I've finally avenged you.

You...

Mei,

I didn't mean to hurt you.

I wanted to take you away.

Were you in great pain

when you fell off the cliff back then?

Stop talking.

♪I'm willing to risk my life to break the chain of nights♪

♪I'm willing to fall into the abyss in order to reveal the fate♪

Mei.

Seeing your face

is more than enough for me.

I'm satisfied.

♪Love is a voyage with you by my side♪

♪The dust eventually settles♪

Young Lady.

Are you all right?

We're good.

Though we were detained

by Lu Jiaxue's men,

they didn't hurt us.

Young Lady,

we were so worried about you.

As long as you're fine.

Young Lady,

is Lu Jiaxue really dead?

(Jiaxue) Uncle,

I wanted

to place your memorial tablet

(Memorial Tablet of Uncle,) in the marriage chamber you prepared,

(Marquis Lu Jiaxue) but your residence has been seized.

I could only

put it here.

But I believe

you would prefer to stay here.

After all, this place

holds your sweetest memories.

You were successful in your life.

However,

you were too obsessed with love.

May you

be a simple and happy person

in your next life.

(Marquis Lu Jiaxue)

(Duke Ying's Residence)

Mercifully,

Yining didn't get hurt.

She was just shocked.

Lu Jiaxue

wasn't completely cruel.

He didn't let Yining take the arrow for him.

I had Cheng Lang

bury his body properly.

His father and I were friends,

and I watched him grow.

I just didn't expect...

By the way,

Wang Yuan

refused to hand over the agreement.

How did you get it?

Wang Yuan knew

he couldn't rely on Lu Jiaxue,

so he sent it to me

on the day of my wedding.

The wedding gift.

Butler Bai,

there's a gift

without a name card.

We don't know who the sender is.

Young Master,

I checked with Butler Bai.

On the day of your wedding,

only this gift

came without a name card.

(Lu Jiaxue)

Wang Yuan

has made his bed.

I've married my daughter

to you.

You must make sure to protect her for me

and keep her out of harm's way.

Don't worry, Father-in-law.

I'll treat her wholeheartedly.

Let's continue the ceremony

we left off last time.

♪A glance at a fleeting bond makes it hard to know what's next♪

♪The paired shadows, who do they correspond to?♪

♪Sorrows concealed behind brows, past memories need not be pursued♪

May you and I

enjoy good health and a peaceful life

and love each other

until we grow old.

♪Musing on mellow memories, a blush colors my face♪

♪I question my fate and face it honestly♪

♪My heart leans on yours, embraced by a rosy ambiance♪

♪My heart remains unwavering and true♪

♪We walk side by side together♪

♪With two sincere hearts, we embrace the dawn and dusk♪

♪No regrets upon having you this life♪

♪A double dream where both of us return♪

♪Looking forward to a life together♪

♪May we sleep and gaze into each other's eyes until old age♪

♪We mirror each other's hearts under the stars♪

♪Through restless nights, I cannot let go of even a moment apart♪

♪Your hopes are my hopes and together we flourish♪

♪I willingly follow and always wishing for us to be together♪

♪The taste of love makes my cheeks flush♪

♪What is fate, if not the luck of sharing this moment together?♪

♪My heart leans on yours, embraced by a rosy ambiance♪

♪My heart remains unwavering and true♪

♪We walk side by side together♪

♪With two sincere hearts, we embrace the dawn and dusk♪

♪No regrets upon having you this life♪

♪A double dream where both of us return♪

♪Looking forward to a life together♪

♪My heart remains unwavering and true♪

♪We walk side by side together♪

♪Despite the long journey ahead, we will hold hands and tread together♪

♪No regrets upon having you this life♪

♪A fate nurtured by two devoted hearts♪

♪Looking forward to a life together♪

Why didn't you tell me when you woke up?

I need to get up to greet them.

Let's sleep for a while more.

We'll be late.

They won't mind

about these formalities.

- Greetings, Grandma. - Greetings, Grandma.

Get up.

- Thank you, Grandma. - Thank you, Grandma.

You should've slept a bit longer.

Why are you in a hurry

to come greet me?

That won't do.

We mustn't skip

these formalities.

From now on,

I'll come and greet you every day.

This is the colored silk for you.

I wish you a happy married life.

- Thank you, Grandma. - Thank you, Grandma.

Come here.

Thankfully,

you all came back safe and sound.

My mind is at ease now.

Look,

after all this time,

you're back in the Luo's Residence again.

I'm truly elated.

This time is different, Grandma.

You should call me

granddaughter-in-law.

Granddaughter-in-law.

Sure, my granddaughter-in-law.

I've already rebuilt

the Haitang Abode for you.

If you'd like to stay there for a while,

you can move there.

Sure.

If I have an argument with Third Brother,

I'll move in there.

If he bullies you,

I'll punish him.

Grandma, I heard that.

I wouldn't dare.

All right.

Hurry and go greet

your parents.

They're waiting for you.

- Yes, Grandma. - Yes, Grandma.

- Greetings, Father and Mother. - Greetings, Father and Mother.

We're late.

Please forgive us.

Get up.

We're family.

There's no need for that.

Shenyuan and you

just finished the ceremony yesterday.

Naturally,

you should spend more time together.

Exactly.

Since you're married,

you're going

to give birth to children

for the Luo Family.

They just got married.

What's the hurry?

This young couple

should spend more time

with each other now.

Well, all right.

I won't say anything more.

You go ahead.

I won't say anything either.

Wait, you didn't

let me talk just now, did you?

Just say it

if you want to.

Didn't you just stop me?

I didn't.

You think I interrupted you,

and you're not happy,

so I won't talk.

What did I say?

I didn't stop you.

I won't talk.

I didn't mean that.

Father, Mother...

Well...

We'll go back and tidy up.

You may go.

Go ahead.

Just continue

what you want to say.

You think I interrupted you,

so you're unhappy.

No, I'm not.

What's wrong

with you?

Listen,

you interrupted me.

I didn't interrupt you.

How did you not interrupt me?

Just now, you said...

Third Brother.

We're married now.

Why are you still calling me that?

What should I call you?

You tell me.

My dear.

My dear.

My dear.

Why are you shy?

My dear, stop pretending.

We're like old couples.

Why do you still blush when I call you "my dear"?

We're not like old couples.

We just got married.

I think Mother is right.

What did she say?

Since we just got married,

we should

spend more time together.

We don't need to have children now.

Third Brother.

My dear,

if we have children in the future,

would you

get jealous of them?

That's a good question.

If it's a girl

like you,

maybe.

But if it's a boy,

forget it.

(A year later)

You must be tired.

I'm a bit tired,

but when I see you

and our son,

I feel better.

Since we had Bao,

you don't look at me

as much as you did before.

Are you really jealous of your son?

Look at this little boy.

He must take after you.

Fine-looking.

But in the future,

he should be like me,

knowledgeable, a skilled fighter, and a businessman.

He can be anything,

as long as we are

healthy and safe.

Well said.

As long as we're together.

When we're together, there are no worries,

and we're at peace.

(Yanrong Pavilion) This Hundred Fragrances Oil is our latest product.

It's suitable for ladies who've recently given birth.

If you apply it every day,

your skin will become smoother than tofu.

The effect is indeed miraculous.

Princess Qingcheng has tried it.

This is absolutely authentic.

Really?

Ladies,

we have a celebration at home,

so we're offering a deal.

Buy one, get one free.

Now or never.

I want it!

Give me one.

No rush.

Everyone will get it.

Come.

Don't push.

Here.

I came here first.

Be careful.

I want two bottles.

Here you go.

I want two bottles.

Here you go.

Patience.

My dear is more eloquent

than I am now.

Because you've influenced me.

You're eloquent.

I should speak well, too.

My dear always speaks well.

I'm to blame.

I learned that from you.

All right.

I want one, too.

It smells great.

Take care, ladies.

Take care.

Luckily, Yining has finally completed her confinement.

If not,

I wouldn't be able to manage

four shop branches on my own.

It's almost time.

We should head back.

Right.

We better not be late.

Come,

Yixiu and I will be leaving.

Mind the shop.

Yes.

My dear, let's go.

We forgot the birthday gift.

I'll go get it.

You're so clumsy.

I'll go with you.

My dear,

why are you still in the mood

to drink tea here?

Hurry and get changed.

Isn't this

just a family banquet?

Come, Hairu.

Let's have tea together.

Shenyuan and Yining

don't want to have a grand feast.

Still,

this is Bao's one-month-old birthday celebration.

You're his grandpa.

You should take it seriously.

How am I not serious about it?

Bao is my eldest grandson.

Needless to say, I treasure him the most.

Let me tell you a secret.

I've built

a study for him.

Get up now. Someone, come.

Help Second Master change his clothes.

Just one more sip.

Quick.

You've ruined my mood.

Mr. Sun,

Vice Minister Yang of Revenue,

Earl Zhongqin,

and some other families

sent gifts over.

I wanted to keep things low-key.

Still,

we've alerted them.

Take all these gifts

to the treasury.

Record each of them clearly,

so that we can return gifts later.

Yes.

Has this month's allowance been distributed?

Yes.

A few days ago,

Young Master Shan and Young Master Xuan came back.

We've also distributed it to them.

Very well.

Butler Bai, you may go.

Yes.

Seventh Sister.

First Sister, First Brother-in-law.

Fifth Sister.

You're all here.

Today is Bao's one-month birthday celebration.

We can't miss out.

Look at you.

You're looking more

like the lady owner of this residence.

Where is it? Bring it here.

Your first sister

spent quite some time preparing this.

Let me have a look.

You can hang it

in the room.

It's a blessing embroidery I made.

May the boy be safe and peaceful

with boundless happiness.

Thank you, First Sister.

My husband couldn't make it

due to official duties.

This is a small gift

from both of us.

What a delicate gold lock.

This is an amulet.

I hope both you and your son

are safe.

I also wish all of us

to be harmonious and safe.

Has my husband returned yet?

Not yet.

But he should be back

by now.

Let's go to the garden.

I can't believe

I'm an uncle now.

Ting.

Father.

Now that you're an uncle,

it means you're an adult

and need to be more sensible.

When I go home later,

I will read one more book!

This boy

is a duplicate of Shenyuan when he was young.

A spitting image.

Look. When he smiles,

he looks like Yining.

Dear Bao

is really growing on me.

Look at his strong little body.

I can tell he'll make a good fighter.

He'll be a general when he grows up.

My grandson has a round forehead.

I think

he'll become an intelligent scholar in the future.

Perhaps he'll become a triple

top scorer like Shenyuan.

Well, he's just a baby.

There's not much to tell about his future.

If Bao grows up happy,

that's all that matters.

Third Brother,

would you prefer him

to be a scholar or a fighter?

He should acquire many skills.

It's good to have more than one string to his bow.

♪It's complicated but I'm not afraid♪

♪There's light in my heart♪

♪Following the river of time♪

♪I dive into the whirlpool♪

♪For the sake of you and mine♪

♪In search of an outcome♪

♪I'm willing to risk my life♪

♪To break the chain of nights♪

♪I'm willing to fall into the abyss♪

♪In order to reveal the fate♪

♪Forget about the outcome♪

♪Let me be your shoulder to lean on♪

♪Even if things go south, so be it♪

♪Love is a voyage with you by my side♪

♪The dust eventually settles♪

♪No matter how fragile and trivial I am♪

♪I will dance and shine bright♪

♪I overcome all kinds of doubt♪

♪And obstacles♪

♪For the sake of you and mine♪

♪Committing to my promise♪

♪I'm willing to risk my life♪

♪May my existence shine on more♪

♪Let go of everything♪

♪Let the longing fade♪

♪Forget about the outcome♪

♪As long as it fulfills the vastness of love♪

♪Even if things go south, so be it♪

♪Love is you being by my side♪