WEBVTT 00:07.760 --> 00:13.400 Guard, I want to see Dou Shishu. 00:13.400 --> 00:16.240 I want to see my grandfather! 00:18.640 --> 00:22.120 Grand Secretary Wu has had a clean record all his life, but now his reputation has been damaged because of you. 00:22.120 --> 00:23.960 How dare you be humiliated? 00:23.960 --> 00:27.320 Since it was ordered by the Fifth Master, Seventh Master, please be quick then. 00:27.320 --> 00:28.760 Don't make it difficult for me. 00:28.760 --> 00:30.720 That's for sure. 00:32.840 --> 00:35.680 Seventh Master, this time, 00:35.680 --> 00:40.840 what did Dou Shishu tell you to do again? 00:42.360 --> 00:46.240 Young Master Wu, it's me. 00:47.320 --> 00:48.680 Fourth Young Lady. 00:48.680 --> 00:53.120 Have a good chat. I'll treat those officers to some wine. 00:55.040 --> 00:56.800 Slowly! 01:04.760 --> 01:06.320 We meet again. 01:06.320 --> 01:10.400 This is the sixth time. 01:12.240 --> 01:16.720 Young Master Wu, do you know that this is a trap? 01:19.480 --> 01:22.400 I thought about it, too. 01:26.200 --> 01:28.720 But what if it's not a trap? 01:30.120 --> 01:33.680 Even if it's a one-in-a-million chance, 01:33.680 --> 01:36.760 I can't gamble with your life. 01:37.840 --> 01:40.680 I have no regrets about saving you. 01:41.720 --> 01:44.520 But I am ashamed to see my grandfather. 01:45.360 --> 01:47.600 Had you not met me, 01:47.600 --> 01:52.000 you would still be living your peaceful life as usual. 01:52.000 --> 01:55.600 I'm sorry. I got you into this. 01:56.600 --> 02:00.360 No. I'm lucky to have met you. 02:01.120 --> 02:03.160 If I hadn't met you, 02:03.840 --> 02:08.880 I would have had just a mediocre life. 02:11.080 --> 02:13.720 There's no need to feel sorry for me. 02:13.720 --> 02:16.360 The most unpredictable thing in the world 02:16.360 --> 02:20.160 is the human heart and calculations. 02:20.160 --> 02:22.680 If this happens again, 02:22.680 --> 02:26.320 I'm afraid I can't stay out of it. 02:29.560 --> 02:31.360 [A Good Environment Produces Excellent People] 02:31.360 --> 02:36.320 Old Master Wu, even the prince who breaks the law has the same sin as the common people. 02:36.320 --> 02:39.880 The Office of State Affairs will decide on this matter. 02:39.880 --> 02:41.840 Young Master Wu is a good man! 02:41.840 --> 02:45.680 That's right! What crime did Young Master Wu commit? 02:45.680 --> 02:48.680 Good people don't get rewarded! 02:57.680 --> 03:00.200 I hope His Grace can make it in time. 03:02.280 --> 03:05.920 I'm not asking for mercy. 03:05.920 --> 03:09.400 I came to plead guilty for myself. 03:10.960 --> 03:14.400 This is my resignation letter. 03:16.240 --> 03:18.080 I... 03:19.080 --> 03:22.160 I am old and dim! 03:22.840 --> 03:25.960 I should have retired and gone home a long time ago. 03:25.960 --> 03:29.640 Today, Yantang shed light on the war situation in Liaodong 03:29.640 --> 03:32.800 and I was then enlightened! 03:35.280 --> 03:38.920 We can't fight this battle! 03:39.760 --> 03:44.920 If I'm no longer around, who will protect you? 03:44.920 --> 03:48.240 Who will protect the Wu family? 03:48.240 --> 03:53.760 I should work hard and strive for my best and overcome difficulties with you. 03:54.520 --> 04:00.160 I sincerely ask Your Majesty to listen to what I have to say! 04:00.160 --> 04:03.840 I will then have no regrets! 04:37.200 --> 04:39.400 The time has come. 04:40.200 --> 04:44.680 Wu Shan, the sinner, do you have any last words? 04:47.800 --> 04:50.480 The Wu family has these ancestral instructions. 04:50.480 --> 04:55.480 "Go above and serve the emperor, and to love and to give." 04:55.480 --> 04:57.960 "To have a sense of shame to avoid humiliation." 04:57.960 --> 05:00.280 "Make a name for yourself." 05:00.280 --> 05:03.640 My grandfather was diligent and loyal throughout his life. 05:03.640 --> 05:06.080 Heaven and Earth can be witnesses. 05:06.080 --> 05:08.680 I would rather die than admit... 05:09.400 --> 05:12.040 this false accusation! 05:12.040 --> 05:16.440 You're at this juncture yet you're talking about these. 05:16.440 --> 05:20.000 Guard, execute him. 05:27.000 --> 05:28.920 Behead! 05:35.400 --> 05:37.240 [Execution] 05:46.720 --> 05:49.160 The emperor's decree! 05:59.480 --> 06:03.600 Grand Secretary Wu, you're invited to seek an audience with His Majesty. 06:06.960 --> 06:09.880 Old Master Wu, please. 06:15.320 --> 06:17.240 The oral decree from His Majesty. 06:17.240 --> 06:22.440 "Private meetings are not breaking the laws, nor does betray families. 06:22.440 --> 06:24.520 It is not a major crime. 06:24.520 --> 06:26.960 Wu Shan is demoted to become the vice director of the Ministry of Works 06:26.960 --> 06:30.120 and to supervise the renovation of Yuanyou Palace at Jingmen for three years. 06:30.120 --> 06:32.760 This case is closed!" 06:32.760 --> 06:35.600 Yes, Your Majesty! 06:54.840 --> 06:56.560 Dezhen! 07:18.960 --> 07:20.680 Stop! 07:25.880 --> 07:28.120 This is the seventh time! 07:32.200 --> 07:34.680 Young Master Wu! 07:34.680 --> 07:38.480 May you be safe and happy in the future! 07:38.480 --> 07:40.560 Fourth Young Lady! 07:41.840 --> 07:45.800 I'm lucky to have met you! 07:45.800 --> 07:51.120 In this world, there will definitely be someone who will be with the same mind as you! 07:51.120 --> 07:54.760 Freedom can be fought for! 07:54.760 --> 07:57.120 Do what you want to do! 07:57.120 --> 08:00.120 Love whom you want to love! 08:37.480 --> 08:40.160 Dezhen was demoted to supervise the renovation of Yuanyou Palace. 08:40.160 --> 08:43.160 At least he can do the carpentry he loves. 08:43.160 --> 08:46.360 He's not a caged bird controlled by the family anymore. 08:50.080 --> 08:52.400 Don't be so sad. 08:52.400 --> 08:55.240 I am not feeling sad for Wu Shan only. 08:55.240 --> 08:57.640 I lament how difficult this world is. 08:57.640 --> 09:00.480 Each of us is a caged bird. 09:00.480 --> 09:03.920 This world is the biggest cage. 09:03.920 --> 09:07.200 We can't see clearly and break through it. 09:13.000 --> 09:17.040 He wrote this in prison because he thought he would never see you again. 09:17.040 --> 09:22.120 He told me to burn it, but I think I should show it to you. 09:28.480 --> 09:31.200 "I'm just sharing this. 09:31.200 --> 09:34.240 One should seek for the love in his heart. 09:34.240 --> 09:38.920 Only fools will show his sincerity." 09:41.520 --> 09:46.040 I thought having great strategies were good enough. 09:46.040 --> 09:51.000 But in the face of power, only then did I realize how small I was. 09:51.640 --> 09:53.760 The world has turned the truth upside down. 09:53.760 --> 09:58.400 And the truth is in the hands of someone like my fifth uncle. 09:59.280 --> 10:01.880 To say that he's alone, 10:01.880 --> 10:04.520 we might as well say he's compromising. 10:05.640 --> 10:08.120 There's another thing. 10:08.120 --> 10:11.240 Dou Shishu has set off to Lizhen. 10:25.120 --> 10:27.000 Lizhen's troops have arrived at Zhenbei. 10:27.000 --> 10:29.760 Dou Shishu, the Minister of Rites, you will advocate peace 10:29.760 --> 10:33.600 as you're proficient in foreign languages and adaptable to circumstances. 10:33.600 --> 10:39.320 Did His Majesty order you to go to Liaodong in person to make peace with Lizhen? 10:43.080 --> 10:47.080 Could it be that you recommended it to His Majesty? 10:48.040 --> 10:50.960 Well, you're an unappreciated talent. 10:50.960 --> 10:55.880 For such a good opportunity, I should keep it for you. 10:55.880 --> 10:59.560 You're indeed well-versed in the art of war. 10:59.560 --> 11:03.280 You retreat to advance first and attack using the strength of another. 11:03.280 --> 11:07.720 It was so superb that I actually fell into your trap. 11:07.720 --> 11:11.160 You were busy keeping an eye on the Wu family. 11:11.160 --> 11:13.480 You didn't have time for me. 11:21.960 --> 11:24.880 [Yangxin Hall] 11:28.320 --> 11:31.760 That was a good fight. 11:35.680 --> 11:37.800 Great. 11:37.800 --> 11:40.520 When I return, 11:40.520 --> 11:44.760 I must ask you for a glass of congratulatory wine! 11:50.120 --> 11:52.680 The previous envoy who went to Lizhen, 11:52.680 --> 11:55.880 the grass at his grave is already three feet high. 11:55.880 --> 12:01.000 No wonder he stayed up all night and left early this morning. 12:01.000 --> 12:05.520 Be it freedom or justice, we can fight for it. 12:05.520 --> 12:07.560 Who said that a cage can definitely contain a bird? 12:07.560 --> 12:09.360 The world is not worth our sorrow. 12:09.360 --> 12:13.920 It's just that we are still fighting for our cause and haven't seen the good. 12:16.120 --> 12:20.200 Do you want to stop here or continue walking up the mountain? 12:21.000 --> 12:23.240 Let's continue walking. 12:27.120 --> 12:28.960 I'll keep you company! 12:41.760 --> 12:45.000 [Three Months Later] [Training Ground] 13:04.880 --> 13:06.840 [Dong Qi] Go! - Good! Good shot! 13:06.840 --> 13:08.040 Good shot! 13:08.040 --> 13:10.800 He even used the Baodiao bow bestowed by the late emperor. 13:10.800 --> 13:15.240 It looks like Lord Dong is full of vigor and wants to win the first prize. 13:15.840 --> 13:18.160 Well, kids from the aristocratic families are always full of vigor. 13:18.160 --> 13:21.240 They're just showing off. Am I right, Yantang? 13:21.240 --> 13:23.880 Count of Haichang, about the hunting competition, 13:23.880 --> 13:25.880 [Mu Youming] [Count of Haichang] who do you think has the greatest chance of winning? 13:25.880 --> 13:28.000 That goes without saying. Of course, it's Dong Qi. 13:28.000 --> 13:30.880 Look. He's riding on a Wusun horse. 13:30.880 --> 13:33.840 It is said that the horse can travel a thousand miles in a day! 13:35.320 --> 13:37.440 Song Mo was beaten hard by his father. 13:37.440 --> 13:40.440 I guess he won't be a threat. 13:42.520 --> 13:46.120 Count of Haichang, even if His Grace has only half his life, 13:46.120 --> 13:49.400 he's still capable of making you crippled. 13:50.960 --> 13:52.800 What a bunch of clowns. 13:52.800 --> 13:54.880 How about I get you a Baodiao bow, too? 13:54.880 --> 13:57.760 The Jiang family was reduced in power. 13:57.760 --> 14:00.600 If I can handle both civil and military affairs, the government and the public will praise me. 14:00.600 --> 14:04.360 I'm afraid His Majesty will be unable to sleep and eat when he thinks of me. 14:04.360 --> 14:09.160 But if I don't make any advance, His Majesty will think I'm a coward. 14:09.160 --> 14:14.440 Moderation is the most difficult thing in the world. 14:16.240 --> 14:21.000 Tell me honestly. Did that female teacher of yours give you some wise moves again? 14:26.280 --> 14:28.560 Who did Fourth Young Lady guess? 14:30.320 --> 14:33.080 Who did Fourth Young Lady guess? 14:33.680 --> 14:35.560 Ask her yourself. 14:43.120 --> 14:47.000 The etiquette test is to select a role model for a noblewoman. 14:47.000 --> 14:49.800 The first test is cooking. 14:49.800 --> 14:53.520 The food is like the person. The color of the food and it's taste, 14:53.520 --> 14:55.880 best of both will be selected. 14:55.880 --> 15:00.560 The second test is elegance. Hand paintings, flower arrangement, 15:00.560 --> 15:03.280 burning incense, and brewing tea. 15:03.280 --> 15:06.360 Delicate and charming, cultivate one's moral character. 15:06.360 --> 15:08.520 You must know of this. 15:09.080 --> 15:11.360 Congratulations, Madam. 15:13.360 --> 15:14.800 You're finally here! 15:14.800 --> 15:16.880 I heard that Eunuch Wang announced a decree to reward the Dou family. 15:16.880 --> 15:19.640 The Fifth Master made a great achievement. 15:19.640 --> 15:21.680 His Majesty even allowed the Dou families to attend the ceremony. 15:21.680 --> 15:23.040 That's right. 15:23.040 --> 15:24.760 Well, we were honored by the emperor's kindness. 15:24.760 --> 15:28.120 I made a special trip today to check on my two daughters, 15:28.120 --> 15:32.040 lest they embarrass themselves in front of the royal family. 15:32.040 --> 15:34.560 Madam, you're too modest. 15:37.280 --> 15:43.480 You taught Ming how to cook and handed money to Madam Wei secretly. 15:43.480 --> 15:47.120 I'm sure we will win. 15:47.120 --> 15:49.200 In the past, Dou Zhao lived on the farm. 15:49.200 --> 15:51.800 She has never learned any proper cooking skills. 15:51.800 --> 15:54.880 Besides, Madam Wei is the examiner of the noblewoman test. 15:54.880 --> 15:57.840 She will be dissatisfied with her. 15:57.840 --> 15:59.800 Fifth Brother is gaining power now. 15:59.800 --> 16:04.320 Wei Tingzhen might have already planned this. What is she dissatisfied with? 16:04.320 --> 16:08.640 It's just that Ming'er met Wu Shan before. 16:08.640 --> 16:10.680 It has slightly ruined her reputation. 16:10.680 --> 16:14.080 If she can win the competition, she'll get a good husband. 16:14.080 --> 16:18.240 The most important thing is to make Ming'er stand out. 16:18.240 --> 16:20.640 Princess Shude has arrived! 16:20.640 --> 16:22.960 Princess Shude is here! 16:37.240 --> 16:40.240 [Princess Shude] 17:00.560 --> 17:05.280 They're the Dou sisters who caused Young Master Wu to be demoted and leave the capital, right? 17:05.280 --> 17:07.600 That's right. They did such a thing. 17:07.600 --> 17:11.120 Yet they still participated in the competition without feeling ashamed. 17:22.200 --> 17:25.080 - You... - I'm sorry. 17:25.080 --> 17:28.040 Fifth Young Lady Dou has been eliminated. 17:46.480 --> 17:50.480 Everyone else is preparing meat. But you're preparing vegetarian food. 17:50.480 --> 17:54.720 How can such an ordinary food capture the eyes of royalty? 17:54.720 --> 17:57.480 The weather is dry today. It's not suitable for meat. 17:57.480 --> 17:59.520 So I prepared sweet mashed potato cake. 17:59.520 --> 18:04.480 Mashed potato cake? This is just an ordinary pastry. It's nothing special. 18:04.480 --> 18:07.760 This potato is imported from the West. 18:07.760 --> 18:10.080 You're short-sighted. 18:10.080 --> 18:12.720 - That's why you don't know about this. - You... 18:28.960 --> 18:30.400 My goose... 18:30.400 --> 18:33.480 Sixth Young Lady Liang has been eliminated. 18:35.600 --> 18:39.080 There's a bottle, plate, jar, bowl, 18:39.080 --> 18:41.880 basket, and tube, six types of containers on the table. 18:41.880 --> 18:45.320 The flower arranging skills and its artistic concept are different for each type of container. 18:45.320 --> 18:49.080 Ladies, please choose your container. 19:00.120 --> 19:04.000 His Majesty's first hunt was a black bear. 19:04.000 --> 19:07.760 Gentlemen, please join the hunt. 19:07.760 --> 19:10.080 We will obey His Majesty's order! 19:17.960 --> 19:20.000 Horsie! 19:25.320 --> 19:28.120 - Horsie! - Peijin! 19:28.120 --> 19:29.520 Peijin! 19:29.520 --> 19:31.080 You're a marquis! 19:31.080 --> 19:34.520 There is no need to compete with those who don't have noble ranks! 19:34.520 --> 19:38.760 Marquis of Jining, you look imposing while riding on the horse! 19:38.760 --> 19:40.760 You know that Peijin is not good at riding and shooting. 19:40.760 --> 19:42.760 Why did you provoke him? 19:43.800 --> 19:48.560 I really believe that the Marquis has a hidden talent who will make achievements. 19:48.560 --> 19:50.960 Don't you think so, Madam? 19:50.960 --> 19:52.800 You... 19:53.720 --> 19:55.640 Start the competition! 20:19.280 --> 20:21.720 Who is that young lady? 20:21.720 --> 20:23.480 The fourth young lady of the Dou family from the West. 20:23.480 --> 20:25.320 Her name is Dou Zhao. 20:26.280 --> 20:29.000 So she is Dou Zhao. 20:40.240 --> 20:42.560 Brother, we're hunting. 20:42.560 --> 20:44.120 Why did they blow the horn? 20:44.120 --> 20:46.760 Doesn't this make the animals hide? 20:46.760 --> 20:48.040 This is my first time at the hunting ground. 20:48.040 --> 20:49.720 Don't laugh at me. 20:49.720 --> 20:52.240 This is how the imperial family tells the world. 20:52.240 --> 20:57.880 Since ancient times, all those who disobeyed imperial orders and hid were all gone. 21:03.120 --> 21:04.240 Lord Song. 21:04.240 --> 21:06.480 This hunting session has started for some time. 21:06.480 --> 21:08.360 Why are you still empty-handed? 21:08.360 --> 21:11.360 Are you about to admit defeat? 21:11.360 --> 21:14.280 Since your body is weak, you should join the noblewoman test instead. 21:14.280 --> 21:17.080 Why be stubborn and take the riding and archery test? 21:17.920 --> 21:20.080 Lord Dong Qi, you've lost to my brother for so many years 21:20.080 --> 21:21.800 yet you still take part in this every year. 21:21.800 --> 21:23.480 I wonder who's being stubborn. 21:23.480 --> 21:26.200 Well, your brother relied on the Duke of Ding. 21:26.200 --> 21:28.960 The Jiang family has fallen into this state now. 21:28.960 --> 21:31.240 - Yet you're acting proud. - You... 21:31.240 --> 21:33.760 Brother Han, don't argue with them. 21:33.760 --> 21:36.560 That's right though. Let's not delay Lord Song. 21:36.560 --> 21:39.600 Otherwise, he may not catch even a hare. 21:40.440 --> 21:43.560 Let's see what you catch and how you lose. 21:51.520 --> 21:54.360 Brother, I've been practicing hard on riding and shooting lately. 21:54.360 --> 21:57.720 I'm going to hunt something and make you proud. 22:06.840 --> 22:08.720 Madam! 22:14.560 --> 22:17.040 [Winner: Dou Zhao] [Runner-up: Mu Ming] 22:20.280 --> 22:23.560 The winner of the noblewoman test is... 22:24.480 --> 22:28.280 Dou Zhao, the fourth young lady of the Dou residence. 22:31.120 --> 22:33.000 Madam. 22:47.640 --> 22:52.160 The royals and noblemen are hunting, but you actually placed a bet on it. 22:53.040 --> 22:57.000 The Precepts for Women indicates that a woman should be humble, respectful, and cautious. 22:57.000 --> 22:58.960 You acted lowly and disgraced yourself. 22:58.960 --> 23:02.080 You humiliated your parents and your future husband's family. 23:03.520 --> 23:06.480 Placing bets on hunting has been going on for years. 23:06.480 --> 23:08.360 It's just to bring good luck. 23:08.360 --> 23:09.720 Why can't I participate? 23:09.720 --> 23:13.040 Betting is what a man would do. 23:13.040 --> 23:15.120 You're a woman. You cannot place a bet. You... 23:15.120 --> 23:18.480 If men can do it, women can definitely do it, too. 23:19.720 --> 23:21.600 All right. 23:21.600 --> 23:23.440 Very good. 23:23.440 --> 23:25.440 Since you have an improper conduct, 23:25.440 --> 23:27.840 I shall reject your winning in the noblewoman test. 23:27.840 --> 23:29.920 Which rule says that 23:29.920 --> 23:33.400 those who place bets cannot win the noblewoman test? 23:34.000 --> 23:36.840 As long as she's the best, she will win the test. 23:36.840 --> 23:38.560 This is the rule set by His Majesty. 23:38.560 --> 23:41.040 Don't you agree, Madam? 23:41.040 --> 23:42.480 I dare not. 23:42.480 --> 23:45.320 It's just that since ancient times, we learned that there are differences between men and women. 23:45.320 --> 23:48.520 Shooting and hunting are for the men, while the noblewoman test is for the women. 23:48.520 --> 23:50.320 Dou Zhao tops the list, 23:50.320 --> 23:55.440 so I should be cautious lest she become a disgrace among the female officials. 23:56.280 --> 23:58.360 When I was at Dou Zhao's age, 23:58.360 --> 24:01.000 I could also ride a horse and run ten miles 24:01.000 --> 24:04.000 and I could shoot deer and pierce willows with a bow. 24:04.000 --> 24:06.680 What is the difference between men and women? 24:08.560 --> 24:11.800 I also placed bets on the hunt. 24:11.800 --> 24:16.320 Did I humiliate you? 24:17.040 --> 24:19.320 I dare not! 24:19.320 --> 24:21.440 Your Highness, please calm down. 24:53.600 --> 24:55.280 Don't look at me like that. 24:55.280 --> 24:58.520 Do not think that I won't shoot you just because you're cute. 25:02.560 --> 25:04.520 You're just too cute. 25:04.520 --> 25:06.760 I really can't do it. 25:09.920 --> 25:12.080 That's right. 25:12.080 --> 25:15.640 It's because it's cute. 25:20.760 --> 25:22.760 It seems like its leg is injured. 25:22.760 --> 25:27.160 I... It's not that I didn't shoot it because I'm bad at riding and shooting. 25:28.200 --> 25:30.760 It's because I think it's so cute. 25:30.760 --> 25:32.640 Bunny. 25:34.200 --> 25:36.440 - Bunny. - It's really cute. 25:41.680 --> 25:44.000 There is a fierceness in your temperament. 25:44.000 --> 25:46.280 It's quite to my liking. 25:46.280 --> 25:49.120 I have never been accustomed to the behavior of those ministers' wives. 25:49.120 --> 25:53.160 The more things you know, the more they hate you. 25:54.720 --> 25:56.480 Your Highness, I'm sorry to have embarrassed myself. 25:56.480 --> 25:58.880 Being elegant, behave honorably, 25:58.880 --> 26:00.640 good in cooking, flower arranging, 26:00.640 --> 26:03.280 burning incense, and tea etiquette, these are all good. 26:03.280 --> 26:06.040 I appreciate it but I'm also worried about it. 26:06.040 --> 26:09.320 Especially when these become the only criterion for judging women. 26:09.320 --> 26:13.360 I think that women in this world shouldn't have one way to live. 26:13.360 --> 26:18.480 They should also have different choices where they can live their lives well, too. 26:18.480 --> 26:20.320 Well said. 26:21.200 --> 26:24.320 The Dou family is indeed different. 26:26.200 --> 26:28.840 The hunting session is over. 26:28.840 --> 26:33.880 Everyone, please return to your tents. 26:33.880 --> 26:36.920 Guess who has the best hunting results? 26:36.920 --> 26:38.760 Dong Qi. 26:39.920 --> 26:43.760 I still remember when Yantang participated in hunting for the first time. 26:43.760 --> 26:46.960 He was the youngest among all the contestants. 26:46.960 --> 26:52.080 He was also the one who achieved the best results among the noblemen for decades. 26:52.080 --> 26:54.000 It's a pity now. 26:54.000 --> 26:57.800 Your Highness, I was only guessing the ranking. 26:57.800 --> 27:01.280 The one with the best results may not necessarily win the game. 27:01.280 --> 27:05.520 Lord Song understands this, that's why he's holding back. 27:06.400 --> 27:09.280 I watched Yantang grow up. 27:09.280 --> 27:11.600 He's stubborn. 27:11.600 --> 27:14.280 I didn't think anyone could contain him. 27:14.280 --> 27:18.440 Indeed, everyone does have a weakness. 27:28.600 --> 27:30.080 Your Majesty, I didn't disappoint you. 27:30.080 --> 27:32.320 I got a white-striped tiger. 27:32.320 --> 27:34.560 I've handed it to the officer of the zoo. 27:34.560 --> 27:36.760 Good. 27:36.760 --> 27:38.520 Why are you so arrogant? 27:38.520 --> 27:41.960 The eyeballs of the tiger hunted by Yantang could crush you to death. 27:41.960 --> 27:45.400 Yantang, what did you get? 27:51.520 --> 27:55.680 Your Majesty, I got a white-flowered venomous snake. 27:56.720 --> 28:00.760 You unworthy son. I thought you hunted the Kunpeng bird or a dragon. 28:00.760 --> 28:05.440 How dare you feel proud by getting a useless hunt like a venomous snake? 28:09.080 --> 28:13.800 Venomous snakes are not on the hunting list. 28:13.800 --> 28:17.000 Why did you hunt for it? 28:17.000 --> 28:19.120 Your Majesty got a black bear. 28:19.120 --> 28:21.640 Its figure and ability are as strong as that of a tiger or a lion. 28:21.640 --> 28:23.160 It can be called the king of beasts. 28:23.160 --> 28:26.320 It is benevolent and rarely takes the first move. 28:26.320 --> 28:28.480 It is quite like our kingdom. 28:28.480 --> 28:30.360 A black bear is strong and brave, 28:30.360 --> 28:34.680 but it is often troubled by a venomous snake's sneak attacks. 28:35.480 --> 28:39.200 Your Majesty, I am willing to remove the unimportant threats 28:39.200 --> 28:44.960 and use my life to calm the billows to preserve the prosperous kingdom. 28:51.280 --> 28:52.400 Look over there. 28:52.400 --> 28:54.240 Once we get the northern land, 28:54.240 --> 28:56.960 you and I will go there to watch the sunrise. 28:56.960 --> 28:59.200 - Jiang Meisun! - Yes, Your Majesty. 28:59.200 --> 29:02.200 You're exempted from the death sentence. 29:02.200 --> 29:04.960 You're allowed to bring a sword when you see me and you do not have to bow to me when you see me. 29:04.960 --> 29:07.280 We're not masters and servants, 29:07.280 --> 29:10.040 so you're not going to deceive the emperor. 29:13.680 --> 29:14.760 Your Majesty. 29:14.760 --> 29:17.120 He is not good at riding and shooting, thus failed to live up to your grace. 29:17.120 --> 29:19.880 Yet you have the nerve to argue. 29:19.880 --> 29:22.240 Song Yichun. 29:22.240 --> 29:24.040 Your Majesty. 29:24.040 --> 29:26.400 For so many years, 29:26.400 --> 29:29.440 have you ever fulfilled your duties as a husband... 29:30.480 --> 29:32.760 and father? 29:32.760 --> 29:35.360 During the hunt more than 20 years ago, 29:35.360 --> 29:37.400 I... 29:37.400 --> 29:40.840 bestowed your marriage to your wife, Jiang. 29:40.840 --> 29:43.920 But Jiang passed away not long ago. 29:43.920 --> 29:48.280 Do you really think that I have no idea about those ugly lthings 29:48.280 --> 29:50.280 that happened in your household? 29:50.280 --> 29:53.280 Is this how you repay my grace? 29:56.440 --> 30:00.440 I was inconsiderate. I'm ashamed, Your Majesty. 30:15.200 --> 30:17.600 Yantang was outstanding in riding and shooting. 30:17.600 --> 30:20.720 No one is his rival. 30:20.720 --> 30:23.280 If you hadn't taken such a heavy hand, 30:23.280 --> 30:27.280 how could he have become so sick and weak? 30:48.960 --> 30:51.800 Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration. 30:52.760 --> 30:56.960 The imperial court needs men. 30:56.960 --> 30:59.040 Yantang, 30:59.040 --> 31:02.160 don't get caught up in the sadness. 31:02.160 --> 31:05.840 What you hunt is just what I want. 31:06.360 --> 31:08.280 I'm lifting your mourning period. 31:08.280 --> 31:12.120 You're immediately appointed as the commander of the Imperial Guards. 31:12.120 --> 31:14.000 Thank you, Your Majesty. 31:15.160 --> 31:19.440 As for the second son of the Duke of Ying... 31:20.280 --> 31:23.520 I got a deer and a leopard. 31:23.520 --> 31:25.360 Not bad. 31:25.360 --> 31:27.640 Like Dong Qi, 31:27.640 --> 31:30.320 you'll be bestowed with the title of Cavalry Captain and a jade belt. 31:30.320 --> 31:33.280 - Thank you, Your Majesty. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 31:34.600 --> 31:36.560 Your Majesty. 31:37.280 --> 31:39.240 Lord Dou... 31:39.240 --> 31:43.360 Lord Dou has returned. He is waiting for a summons from the side hall. 31:46.520 --> 31:50.200 The crown prince is questioning him about 31:50.200 --> 31:53.720 the opening of the horse market at Liaodong. 31:55.160 --> 31:57.760 Yantang, come with me. 31:57.760 --> 32:00.480 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Shude, come along. 32:00.480 --> 32:02.840 Farewell, Your Majesty. 32:02.840 --> 32:05.560 Farewell, Your Majesty. 32:17.840 --> 32:20.040 Dou Zhao will come with us. 32:21.800 --> 32:23.600 Although Lizhen has withdrawn troops, 32:23.600 --> 32:27.040 it is inevitable that they will attack again once we cut off its way of survival. 32:27.040 --> 32:29.520 I think that having the market in Liaodong 32:29.520 --> 32:32.720 which allows the various tribes of Lizhen to exchange for cotton and grain with horses 32:32.720 --> 32:34.440 is the long-term strategy to gain peace. 32:34.440 --> 32:36.560 What if they launch an army after they've honed their strength? 32:36.560 --> 32:39.160 It will be hard for the people at the border to survive! 32:39.160 --> 32:40.920 There's a shortage of soldiers and generals at the border. 32:40.920 --> 32:43.760 Even if there's the horse market, there'll be no long-term peace. 32:43.760 --> 32:46.520 Now that the problem has been solved, we should feign civility, 32:46.520 --> 32:49.280 station the army in secret and prepare for war! 32:49.280 --> 32:52.440 Minister Wang, I can see that you only want a war. 32:52.440 --> 32:55.440 Is disregarding people's lives your way of leading an army? 32:55.440 --> 32:58.560 Do you want to use this to control the Six Ministries? 32:58.560 --> 33:01.720 The arrival of His Majesty. 33:03.440 --> 33:05.800 I heard it outside. 33:05.800 --> 33:10.200 The two of you are at loggerheads. That's too serious. 33:10.200 --> 33:13.960 Be it engaging in war or opening the market, ultimately... 33:14.560 --> 33:17.200 it is about money, isn't it? 33:21.920 --> 33:23.920 The Minister of Revenue is here today. 33:23.920 --> 33:26.920 Minister Dou, do the math. 33:26.920 --> 33:28.880 This year, we provided disaster relief a few times. 33:28.880 --> 33:31.520 Is it not enough for Liaodong? 33:33.920 --> 33:35.520 You're the crown prince. 33:35.520 --> 33:36.920 Tell me. 33:36.920 --> 33:39.560 What's the best way to do business with Lizhen? 33:40.480 --> 33:42.200 Your Majesty, I am slow-witted. 33:42.200 --> 33:46.320 Unless money falls from the sky, otherwise, we can't 33:46.320 --> 33:48.400 take care of both at the same time. 33:48.400 --> 33:51.880 Shude, tell me about it. 33:51.880 --> 33:56.520 I want to hear your opinions today. There's no need to be overcautious. 33:56.520 --> 34:01.400 I don't know about the state affairs, but when it comes to doing business, 34:01.400 --> 34:05.120 Fourth Young Lady Dou, who topped the list of the noblewoman test this year, 34:05.120 --> 34:08.440 is known to be a business wizard. 34:08.440 --> 34:10.720 She's insightful. 34:10.720 --> 34:14.480 Just now, because of the betting in the hunting competition, 34:14.480 --> 34:16.800 she got some luck. 34:17.360 --> 34:20.720 - Your Majesty, please forgive me! - Your Majesty, please forgive me! 34:20.720 --> 34:22.920 Is there such a thing? 34:23.600 --> 34:25.560 Bring her here. 34:25.560 --> 34:27.800 Dou Zhao, the winner of the noblewoman test, 34:27.800 --> 34:30.960 is to have an audience with the emperor! 34:38.680 --> 34:41.520 Your servant, Dou Zhao, pays homage to His Majesty. 34:43.320 --> 34:46.480 Tell me. How did you win the betting? 34:47.880 --> 34:50.200 Your Majesty, please calm down. 34:54.920 --> 34:59.000 Your servant, Dou Zhao, incited and buildt momentum, letting Lord Dong become the favorite. 34:59.000 --> 35:01.200 The rest of the noblemen put their bets on Lord Dong. 35:01.200 --> 35:04.240 while I was the only one who bet on Lord Song to win the competition. 35:04.240 --> 35:06.160 Shut up. 35:06.160 --> 35:10.080 Your Majesty, I failed to teach her; thus, she was out of the line. 35:10.080 --> 35:13.040 Dou Zhao, seek forgiveness from His Majesty! 35:17.200 --> 35:19.240 Minister Dou, you worry too much. 35:19.240 --> 35:21.680 Both Taizu and Taizong built the kingdom through horses. 35:21.680 --> 35:23.600 The royal family and nobles ride around and hunt, 35:23.600 --> 35:25.960 and betting is allowed. 35:27.000 --> 35:30.280 Besides, for most households, 35:30.280 --> 35:32.160 women take care of the finances. 35:32.160 --> 35:34.480 She wasn't out of line. 35:35.040 --> 35:36.600 Yes, Your Majesty. 35:36.600 --> 35:39.120 I'm narrow-minded. 35:39.120 --> 35:41.760 Mu Chuan, the Minister of Works, told me that 35:41.760 --> 35:44.760 you contributed to the Futing merchant ships case. 35:44.760 --> 35:48.280 I believe you know the current predicament of the imperial court. 35:48.280 --> 35:52.080 Tell me if you have any good ideas. 35:55.280 --> 35:57.720 Your Majesty, please allow me to show you something. 35:57.720 --> 35:59.600 Your request is granted. 36:08.160 --> 36:09.400 Because of the maritime trade in Futing, 36:09.400 --> 36:11.760 I got to know about a starchy vegetable from the West. 36:11.760 --> 36:12.960 Its name is potato. 36:12.960 --> 36:15.960 When eaten, the texture resembles a pastry. Two or three are enough to fill you up. 36:15.960 --> 36:20.280 It can grow in cold or hot weather, and regardless of soil. 36:20.280 --> 36:24.520 The Miao family at Futing has tried planting over 100 acres and sold hundreds of catties. 36:24.520 --> 36:29.080 Do you mean that whether it's the northern with drought or the southern with floods, 36:29.080 --> 36:31.240 it is suitable to plant it. Right? 36:32.120 --> 36:34.800 Replacing half of the provisions in various locations with potatoes 36:34.800 --> 36:36.960 will save about 500,000 taels. 36:36.960 --> 36:40.240 The affected farmers can convert half of their fields to plant potatoes. 36:40.240 --> 36:42.720 It produces crops twice a year, with April and May as the best months. 36:42.720 --> 36:45.800 If it's planted in autumn, in spring, it can be taxed for 300,000 taels 36:45.800 --> 36:47.440 and we'll get 70,000 dan of potatoes. 36:47.440 --> 36:49.160 If we're opening a market in Liaodong... 36:49.160 --> 36:52.560 Well, Lizhen didn't specifically say that they only want rice and flour. 37:07.040 --> 37:10.120 Exchanging levied potatoes for horses... 37:10.800 --> 37:12.880 Good. 37:12.880 --> 37:15.960 Isn't this a business where money falls from the sky? 37:18.240 --> 37:21.240 You're indeed the winner of the noblewoman test. 37:21.240 --> 37:22.320 Pass down my order. 37:22.320 --> 37:24.800 Tell the Farming Bureau to do this and get the money from the Ministry of Revenue. 37:24.800 --> 37:27.000 - Tell Liang Jifang to draft a plan. - Yes. 37:27.000 --> 37:29.000 Tell the Court of the Imperial Banquets, the Court of the Imperial Stud, 37:29.000 --> 37:30.920 and the Imperial Horse Administration to send people to Liaodong 37:30.920 --> 37:32.920 and assist You Ting with the horse market. 37:32.920 --> 37:34.560 If we have horses, we can recruit troops. 37:34.560 --> 37:37.280 If we want a fight, we can fight at any time. 37:37.280 --> 37:38.760 - But... - Your Majesty... 37:38.760 --> 37:41.000 But what? 37:41.000 --> 37:42.960 Let's do this. 37:54.080 --> 37:55.440 You should get up, too. 37:55.440 --> 37:57.560 Thank you, Your Majesty. 37:58.160 --> 37:59.600 Dou Zhao, 37:59.600 --> 38:03.880 since you win the first prize, how should I reward you? 38:05.160 --> 38:08.280 Dou Zhao and Song Mo each won first prize. 38:08.280 --> 38:10.680 Of course, you should reward them, Brother. 38:10.680 --> 38:13.320 The two of them look good together though. 38:21.520 --> 38:23.240 Thank you, Your Majesty. 38:23.240 --> 38:26.720 I'm quite good at calculation and I know how to grow potatoes. 38:26.720 --> 38:29.360 I'm willing to serve the kingdom. 38:29.360 --> 38:31.560 - Your Majesty, I... - Your Majesty. 38:31.560 --> 38:35.080 The Dou family is a small family. We have no male children. 38:35.080 --> 38:38.200 We only have my younger brother's two daughters. 38:38.200 --> 38:41.840 Dou Zhao has a marriage engagement with the Marquis of Jining. 38:41.840 --> 38:44.560 We can't have the Marquis of Jining 38:44.560 --> 38:47.800 to move to Liaodong and grow potatoes. Right? 38:49.360 --> 38:51.400 Marquis of Jining? 38:51.400 --> 38:53.920 - Wei Tingyu? - Yes. 39:10.160 --> 39:13.320 Where's he? How was his performance during the hunting session? 39:13.320 --> 39:17.240 The Marquis of Jining has not returned yet. 39:17.240 --> 39:21.080 The Wei family is a family of generals. 39:22.120 --> 39:25.840 But Wei Tingyu has poor fighting skills. 39:26.680 --> 39:31.440 He should train with the Imperial Guards. 39:31.440 --> 39:33.800 Yes, Your Majesty. 39:33.800 --> 39:37.360 Yantang, it's time for you to get married. 39:38.520 --> 39:41.280 Princess Jingyu grew up with you. 39:41.280 --> 39:44.960 You're not afraid of her and you know the ways to restrain her. 39:47.200 --> 39:49.960 Princess Jingyu has an unusual temper. 39:49.960 --> 39:53.080 Brother, please think it over before deciding this. 39:53.080 --> 39:56.400 Lest the princess fall out with you. 39:57.680 --> 40:00.640 I've spoiled her. 40:02.120 --> 40:06.160 Yantang, I have made a promise to you. 40:06.160 --> 40:09.880 Come to me when you're ready. 40:13.200 --> 40:15.080 Thank you, Your Majesty. 40:22.240 --> 40:24.080 Good job on voicing your opinion just now. 40:24.080 --> 40:26.680 You're as knowledgeable as a man. 40:26.680 --> 40:30.600 Congratulations, Your Grace, for being promoted to the commander of the Imperial Guards. 40:32.080 --> 40:34.320 Dou Shishu uses you as a bargaining chip. 40:34.320 --> 40:37.280 You should take the initiative instead of being passive. 40:37.280 --> 40:39.640 Make him afraid of you. 40:41.760 --> 40:44.080 Children's marriages are arranged by their parents. 40:44.080 --> 40:46.600 This was decided earlier. 40:47.560 --> 40:50.160 If you don't want to fall out with them, I can break off the engagement for you. 40:50.160 --> 40:52.080 Your Grace, 40:52.080 --> 40:54.880 I will handle this matter myself. 40:58.040 --> 41:00.720 That's Marquis of Jining's signal flare. 41:00.720 --> 41:02.840 Young Lady! 41:02.840 --> 41:04.320 Young Lady Ming is missing. 41:04.320 --> 41:06.200 Madam has sent servants to search everywhere, 41:06.200 --> 41:08.280 but it's been two hours, and no one has seen her. 41:08.280 --> 41:10.320 Dou Ming left after she was eliminated. 41:10.320 --> 41:12.320 She hasn't been seen since. 41:13.000 --> 41:15.040 Could the two of them be together? 41:15.040 --> 41:16.480 The Imperial Guards are nearby. 41:16.480 --> 41:19.040 - I'll go and request reinforcements. - Your Grace. 41:21.160 --> 41:23.160 The Marquis of Jining cares about his reputation the most. 41:23.160 --> 41:24.920 This matter can't be made public. 41:24.920 --> 41:28.240 Why don't I go with you? 41:43.520 --> 41:45.560 Zhao, I didn't seduce him. 41:45.560 --> 41:46.800 I swear! 41:46.800 --> 41:50.760 If you want me to believe your words, burn this painting. 41:50.760 --> 41:54.200 If you don't want to fall apart with them, I can break off the engagement for you. 41:54.200 --> 41:57.000 Stay away from me and I'll have a lesser burden. 41:57.000 --> 42:00.480 It's for your own good and for my own good.