WEBVTT 00:00:08.480 --> 00:00:12.080 align:center "By His Majesty's decree, Minister of War, Wang Xingyi, 00:00:12.080 --> 00:00:16.800 align:center has been found negligent in his duties, leading to grave consequences. 00:00:16.800 --> 00:00:19.880 align:center He is hereby stripped of his title as Grand Academician of the Wenyan Pavilion 00:00:19.880 --> 00:00:24.480 align:center and demoted to Inspector of the Office of State Affairs. 00:00:27.280 --> 00:00:31.200 align:center For his daughter, Wang Yingxue, who is guilty of murder, 00:00:31.200 --> 00:00:33.680 align:center the punishment would ordinarily be immediate execution. 00:00:33.680 --> 00:00:36.280 align:center However, considering her descent into madness, 00:00:36.280 --> 00:00:39.400 align:center she is permitted to end her life within her residence. 00:00:39.400 --> 00:00:41.600 align:center Thus decreed." 00:00:43.520 --> 00:00:45.880 align:center Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty. 00:00:45.880 --> 00:00:48.360 align:center [Fangfei Pavilion] 00:00:52.000 --> 00:00:53.680 align:center Ming'er. 00:00:56.000 --> 00:00:59.200 align:center Ming'er, look at me. 00:01:02.280 --> 00:01:04.160 align:center Ming'er. 00:01:05.600 --> 00:01:07.280 align:center - Good girl, Ming'er. - Madam, 00:01:07.280 --> 00:01:11.200 align:center with so many men in the Dou family, you shouldn't be the one to do this. 00:01:11.200 --> 00:01:13.360 align:center The imperial decree has been issued. 00:01:14.000 --> 00:01:16.400 align:center Let me be the one to play the villain this time. 00:01:23.200 --> 00:01:25.000 align:center Ming'er... 00:01:27.000 --> 00:01:29.480 align:center Someone is here to see you. 00:01:35.760 --> 00:01:37.720 align:center It's you. 00:01:39.000 --> 00:01:42.400 align:center You've come to gloat, haven't you? 00:01:46.360 --> 00:01:49.120 align:center First, you brought misfortune to your mother, 00:01:50.400 --> 00:01:53.600 align:center and then to your sister. 00:01:53.600 --> 00:01:56.280 align:center A bringer of misfortune! 00:01:56.280 --> 00:01:59.440 align:center So many people wish you were dead, 00:02:00.360 --> 00:02:04.400 align:center why won't you just grant them their wish? 00:02:04.400 --> 00:02:07.000 align:center Give me back my daughter! 00:02:07.680 --> 00:02:11.400 align:center Bring Ming'er back to me! 00:02:12.720 --> 00:02:17.040 align:center In just a few days, it will be my mother's birthday. 00:02:20.400 --> 00:02:24.480 align:center From the day your mother hanged herself, 00:02:24.480 --> 00:02:29.880 align:center I knew you'd never let me go. 00:02:29.880 --> 00:02:32.200 align:center I let you go a long time ago. 00:02:33.360 --> 00:02:37.120 align:center It's you who refuses to let yourself go. 00:02:38.200 --> 00:02:43.520 align:center You hate me to your very core because my existence is a constant reminder 00:02:43.520 --> 00:02:48.760 align:center of how your closest friend took her own life because of you, 00:02:48.760 --> 00:02:54.000 align:center how you stole her place, and ruined the happiness she should have had. 00:02:54.000 --> 00:02:58.240 align:center You may be cruel, but you're still human. 00:02:58.240 --> 00:03:03.360 align:center Even you can't escape the guilt gnawing at your conscience or the fear of divine retribution. 00:03:03.360 --> 00:03:07.920 align:center All these times you've tried to kill me weren't about me at all, 00:03:07.920 --> 00:03:12.400 align:center they were your desperate attempts to escape the torment of your sleepless nights. 00:03:12.400 --> 00:03:14.320 align:center That's not true! 00:03:15.120 --> 00:03:20.360 align:center Since ancient times, men have taken wives and concubines; it's only natural. 00:03:20.360 --> 00:03:26.040 align:center Your mother was the one who couldn't accept it. She killed herself. It wasn't my fault. 00:03:28.200 --> 00:03:32.240 align:center This is between you and my mother. 00:03:32.240 --> 00:03:36.960 align:center Let her be the one to settle it with you now. 00:03:49.880 --> 00:03:51.800 align:center Zhao Guqiu! 00:03:51.800 --> 00:03:53.880 align:center I'm not afraid of you! 00:03:53.880 --> 00:03:56.560 align:center I've been living just fine. 00:04:26.400 --> 00:04:27.840 align:center What's done is done. 00:04:27.840 --> 00:04:29.440 align:center Killing you won't undo the past. 00:04:29.440 --> 00:04:32.920 align:center These flower petals won't kill you, 00:04:32.920 --> 00:04:38.560 align:center but I hope this lesson will make you feel the same pain my mother endured 00:04:38.560 --> 00:04:41.120 align:center and bring some solace to her spirit. 00:05:08.440 --> 00:05:10.720 align:center [Dou Residence] 00:05:17.960 --> 00:05:19.760 align:center Shougu. 00:05:23.760 --> 00:05:25.520 align:center Father. 00:05:26.040 --> 00:05:30.080 align:center My marriage with Yingxue was a mistake. 00:05:30.760 --> 00:05:33.800 align:center First, I wronged you and your mother, 00:05:33.800 --> 00:05:38.640 align:center and later, I wronged her and Ming'er. 00:05:38.640 --> 00:05:41.120 align:center Ming had a kind heart. 00:05:41.120 --> 00:05:43.520 align:center She didn't deserve this ending. 00:05:43.520 --> 00:05:47.160 align:center Ming'er suffered because of the discord between her parents. 00:05:47.160 --> 00:05:49.600 align:center That's why she fell so recklessly into love. 00:05:49.600 --> 00:05:55.080 align:center I often wonder where I went wrong. 00:05:55.080 --> 00:05:59.160 align:center Perhaps I should never have entered officialdom, 00:05:59.160 --> 00:06:04.240 align:center or maybe I should never have left the capital. 00:06:04.240 --> 00:06:12.280 align:center If I hadn't, I might now be enjoying the blooming magnolias with joy. 00:06:15.200 --> 00:06:17.960 align:center You can't hold onto the past. 00:06:19.080 --> 00:06:24.360 align:center But I'm forever trapped in the past now. 00:06:25.640 --> 00:06:30.840 align:center Your visit makes me feel a little better. 00:06:30.840 --> 00:06:35.120 align:center After going through this ordeal, I feel the need to tell you this. 00:06:37.440 --> 00:06:42.840 align:center Seize the moment, and cherish those you love. 00:06:42.840 --> 00:06:45.440 align:center Don't end up like me, 00:06:46.440 --> 00:06:48.920 align:center consumed by a lifetime of regret. 00:07:10.640 --> 00:07:12.640 align:center When did you get here? 00:07:16.400 --> 00:07:22.200 align:center I've been here since you stepped into Wang Yingxue's room. 00:07:22.200 --> 00:07:25.600 align:center This is between you and my mother. 00:07:25.600 --> 00:07:29.840 align:center Let her be the one to settle it with you now. 00:07:29.840 --> 00:07:32.240 align:center It's such a shame about Sister Ming. 00:07:33.000 --> 00:07:37.680 align:center The more wonderful something is, the more strength it takes to protect it. 00:07:37.680 --> 00:07:43.360 align:center Shougu, I will always keep you safe, and ensure your peace. 00:07:44.640 --> 00:07:46.480 align:center I know. 00:07:46.480 --> 00:07:48.120 align:center Let's go home. 00:07:48.120 --> 00:07:50.400 align:center All right, let's go home. 00:07:55.040 --> 00:07:56.480 align:center Marquis of Jining's Residence has been confiscated. 00:07:56.480 --> 00:07:58.640 align:center He's been demoted to a commoner. 00:07:59.360 --> 00:08:03.080 align:center - You want this? - Sir! Sir! 00:08:03.080 --> 00:08:05.160 align:center Catch! Go on! 00:08:05.160 --> 00:08:06.760 align:center Please give me back the painting. 00:08:06.760 --> 00:08:08.560 align:center Screw you! 00:08:10.360 --> 00:08:13.360 align:center Out of all this gold and treasure, you only want a painting? 00:08:13.360 --> 00:08:16.240 align:center What? Is there some secret map hidden in it? 00:08:18.040 --> 00:08:19.440 align:center You want it? 00:08:19.440 --> 00:08:23.800 align:center Fine, beg for it properly. 00:08:23.800 --> 00:08:26.360 align:center Get on your knees now. 00:08:26.360 --> 00:08:28.160 align:center Come on. 00:08:29.280 --> 00:08:31.120 align:center Do it. 00:08:31.120 --> 00:08:32.320 align:center Please... 00:08:32.320 --> 00:08:35.440 align:center What? I can't hear you. 00:08:35.440 --> 00:08:37.160 align:center Louder! 00:08:37.160 --> 00:08:40.120 align:center Please, I'm begging you! Please give me back the painting. 00:08:40.120 --> 00:08:42.120 align:center Please! 00:08:45.000 --> 00:08:46.800 align:center Scram! 00:08:48.560 --> 00:08:50.920 align:center Go! 00:09:12.520 --> 00:09:14.520 align:center [Qianqing Palace] (Palace of Heavenly Purity) 00:09:15.280 --> 00:09:18.640 align:center The entire city went into chaos just because a token was lost. 00:09:18.640 --> 00:09:21.920 align:center The deployment order reached the Warden's Office long ago. 00:09:21.920 --> 00:09:24.720 align:center What were those useless officials even doing? 00:09:25.480 --> 00:09:29.040 align:center Your Majesty, I failed to maintain order in my household, which led to this disaster. 00:09:29.040 --> 00:09:31.400 align:center I humbly request punishment. 00:09:31.400 --> 00:09:34.360 align:center Don't take everything upon yourself. 00:09:34.360 --> 00:09:37.400 align:center This is a failure of the capital's defenses. 00:09:37.400 --> 00:09:41.400 align:center Whatever happened within your family couldn't have caused such an uproar. 00:09:41.400 --> 00:09:42.520 align:center Thank you, Your Majesty. 00:09:42.520 --> 00:09:44.640 align:center I will immediately coordinate with the Six Ministries 00:09:44.640 --> 00:09:47.800 align:center and the Censorate to conduct a thorough investigation. 00:09:47.800 --> 00:09:53.000 align:center I'll present the details of the negligence to the court, for Your Majesty's review. 00:09:54.520 --> 00:09:56.120 align:center Approved. 00:09:57.600 --> 00:10:01.360 align:center The South Ward under Duke of Ying's watch remains peaceful. 00:10:01.360 --> 00:10:05.880 align:center Your family has lived up to my expectations. 00:10:06.520 --> 00:10:12.200 align:center However, Yantang, I'll need you to take charge of the aftermath as well. 00:10:14.200 --> 00:10:15.880 align:center Duke of Ying has done a meticulous job, 00:10:15.880 --> 00:10:19.760 align:center even sparing his personal guards to assist my residence in fighting off the bandits. 00:10:19.760 --> 00:10:22.520 align:center His attention to detail is truly admirable. 00:10:22.520 --> 00:10:25.720 align:center I'll need to learn much from him. 00:10:27.080 --> 00:10:30.080 align:center Dealing with the immediate aftermath is important, 00:10:30.080 --> 00:10:33.200 align:center but eliminating the bandits will resolve the problem once and for all. 00:10:33.200 --> 00:10:39.200 align:center I am willing to lead the troops to eradicate this threat, and ease Your Majesty's concerns. 00:10:40.240 --> 00:10:44.560 align:center Your Majesty, while the bandits' force has weakened, they are cunning. 00:10:44.560 --> 00:10:47.320 align:center The Duke of Ying has been away from the battlefield for some time. 00:10:47.320 --> 00:10:51.480 align:center I propose entrusting the command to His Grace, 00:10:51.480 --> 00:10:56.440 align:center allowing me to act as his advisor and provide strategic support. 00:10:56.440 --> 00:10:58.360 align:center Very well. 00:10:58.360 --> 00:11:01.760 align:center Song Yichun will temporarily oversee the Warden's Office 00:11:01.760 --> 00:11:03.680 align:center to handle the capital's recovery. 00:11:03.680 --> 00:11:07.760 align:center Yantang will lead the Imperial Guards and 3,000 elite troops, departing in three days. 00:11:07.760 --> 00:11:11.760 align:center Shishu will serve as Acting Minister of War, and coordinate reinforcements. 00:11:11.760 --> 00:11:17.160 align:center Until the bandits are completely eradicated, none of you are to return to the capital. 00:11:17.160 --> 00:11:20.120 align:center - As Your Majesty commands. - As Your Majesty commands. 00:11:20.120 --> 00:11:22.760 align:center Those bandits burned down half the North Ward. 00:11:22.760 --> 00:11:26.000 align:center If Song Mo continues investigating along their trail, 00:11:26.000 --> 00:11:29.240 align:center he'll eventually uncover inconsistencies. 00:11:29.240 --> 00:11:34.520 align:center It's better to send him off to deal with the bandits while I remain behind to oversee. 00:11:35.280 --> 00:11:40.320 align:center Even if he uncovers any clues, it won't reach His Majesty. 00:11:42.360 --> 00:11:44.440 align:center You really are a master strategist. 00:11:44.440 --> 00:11:46.880 align:center Your foresight is remarkable. 00:11:46.880 --> 00:11:51.680 align:center This way, no matter how deep he digs, we have nothing to fear. 00:11:56.680 --> 00:11:59.000 align:center [A Country Prospers, People at Peace] (Idiom: Peace and Prosperity) 00:12:14.760 --> 00:12:18.000 align:center General, is Madam coming to see you off? 00:12:18.960 --> 00:12:20.840 align:center This isn't my first campaign. 00:12:20.840 --> 00:12:23.240 align:center There's no need for all that ceremony. 00:12:24.360 --> 00:12:26.640 align:center Let's depart then. 00:12:37.080 --> 00:12:38.720 align:center The auspicious hour hasn't arrived yet. 00:12:38.720 --> 00:12:40.640 align:center Right, right, of course. 00:12:42.840 --> 00:12:44.520 align:center Yantang. 00:12:56.000 --> 00:12:58.840 align:center Didn't you say yesterday you wouldn't come to see me off? 00:12:58.840 --> 00:13:01.680 align:center I'm here to see the army off. 00:13:03.280 --> 00:13:05.120 align:center Liar. 00:13:05.920 --> 00:13:08.320 align:center Why did you come from outside the city? 00:13:09.760 --> 00:13:11.800 align:center Tell me the truth. 00:13:11.800 --> 00:13:14.600 align:center I went to Wanfo Temple to pray for your safety. 00:13:14.600 --> 00:13:16.400 align:center The bandits are ruthless. 00:13:16.400 --> 00:13:19.720 align:center You must come back unharmed and triumphant. 00:13:21.120 --> 00:13:25.320 align:center You left the city early in the morning just to get me a blessing? 00:13:26.080 --> 00:13:29.120 align:center Aren't you worried I might draw an ill-fated lot? 00:13:29.120 --> 00:13:30.680 align:center Don't worry about that. 00:13:30.680 --> 00:13:34.680 align:center I already removed every bad lot from the jar. 00:13:34.680 --> 00:13:36.800 align:center What's left are only blessings of good fortune. 00:13:36.800 --> 00:13:39.240 align:center What an overbearing worshiper you are. 00:13:41.440 --> 00:13:44.440 align:center [May you remain in love and together for a lifetime.] 00:13:46.440 --> 00:13:48.400 align:center The heavens watch over us. 00:13:48.400 --> 00:13:50.720 align:center God already knows what I wish for. 00:13:51.480 --> 00:13:54.760 align:center "May you remain in love and together for a lifetime." 00:13:54.760 --> 00:13:57.400 align:center This isn't right. You need one about safety and success. 00:13:57.400 --> 00:13:59.240 align:center - Draw another. - Why not? 00:13:59.240 --> 00:14:01.760 align:center I'm not drawing again. I want this one. 00:14:02.840 --> 00:14:06.720 align:center Wife, will this fortune come true? 00:14:06.720 --> 00:14:08.400 align:center We'll see when you get back. 00:14:08.400 --> 00:14:10.120 align:center Don't brush me off. 00:14:10.120 --> 00:14:13.480 align:center If you keep me guessing, I'll be distracted, always overthinking. 00:14:13.480 --> 00:14:19.160 align:center On the battlefield, that distraction could cost me an arm, a leg, or worse, my head. 00:14:19.160 --> 00:14:20.720 align:center Don't say such things! 00:14:20.720 --> 00:14:24.240 align:center You're about to go to battle, don't you know better than to speak ill omens? 00:14:26.800 --> 00:14:28.360 align:center So, that's a yes? 00:14:28.360 --> 00:14:30.040 align:center God is watching. 00:14:30.040 --> 00:14:31.840 align:center You can't take it back. 00:14:33.400 --> 00:14:36.360 align:center You must return safe and sound. 00:14:36.360 --> 00:14:38.280 align:center I'll be waiting for you. 00:14:47.640 --> 00:14:49.280 align:center General! 00:14:49.280 --> 00:14:52.920 align:center General, Minister Dou has given the order, it's time to move out. 00:15:01.760 --> 00:15:05.200 align:center - Form up! - Form up! 00:15:13.640 --> 00:15:15.480 align:center Listen to my command, Imperial Guards! 00:15:15.480 --> 00:15:16.960 align:center Yes, sir! 00:15:16.960 --> 00:15:18.440 align:center Today we march to battle. 00:15:18.440 --> 00:15:21.920 align:center We will not return until every bandit is eradicated! 00:15:21.920 --> 00:15:23.560 align:center Eradicate the bandits! 00:15:23.560 --> 00:15:25.120 align:center Eradicate the bandits! 00:15:25.120 --> 00:15:26.760 align:center Eradicate the bandits! 00:15:26.760 --> 00:15:28.560 align:center Move out! 00:15:30.160 --> 00:15:32.800 align:center [Yongding Gate] (Front gate of the outer section of Beijing's old city wall, torn down in the 1950s and reconstructed in 2005) 00:15:36.480 --> 00:15:39.640 align:center ♫ The jade terrace drifts like a shadow, all devoid of magnificence ♫ 00:15:39.640 --> 00:15:43.000 align:center ♫ Thousands of soldiers stop at your feet ♫ 00:15:43.000 --> 00:15:49.520 align:center ♫ I lean over to kiss you and say goodbye ♫ 00:15:49.520 --> 00:15:52.720 align:center ♫ The golden-feathered and fierce horse travels to the end of the world ♫ 00:15:52.720 --> 00:16:01.760 align:center ♫ In this life, if there is no you, what is there to envy ♫ 00:16:01.760 --> 00:16:08.640 align:center ♫ Let me put down my sword and thank the sea of ​​sand, and give you a jade hairpin ♫ 00:16:08.640 --> 00:16:15.680 align:center ♫ I want these thousands of trees to bloom for you overnight ♫ 00:16:15.680 --> 00:16:20.160 align:center May we remain in love, and together for a lifetime. 00:16:21.920 --> 00:16:28.360 align:center ♫ I will hold your hand and walk through the dust ♫ 00:16:31.040 --> 00:16:33.760 align:center [Zuixian Tower] 00:16:33.760 --> 00:16:37.280 align:center Isn't this the marquis? 00:16:38.280 --> 00:16:41.440 align:center How about a drink at the shop today? 00:16:41.440 --> 00:16:43.120 align:center Not today. 00:16:44.600 --> 00:16:47.600 align:center You still haven't paid off what you owe us. 00:16:47.600 --> 00:16:52.560 align:center I'll pay you back once I sell some paintings. 00:16:52.560 --> 00:16:54.080 align:center No money? 00:16:54.080 --> 00:16:56.000 align:center Guards! 00:16:56.000 --> 00:16:58.040 align:center Search him for money. 00:16:59.840 --> 00:17:01.200 align:center Wait... 00:17:01.200 --> 00:17:02.640 align:center Here, I have some here. 00:17:02.640 --> 00:17:04.040 align:center Here you go. 00:17:04.040 --> 00:17:05.440 align:center Here. 00:17:12.040 --> 00:17:14.040 align:center This is all you have? 00:17:14.880 --> 00:17:17.000 align:center Go to hell! 00:17:18.520 --> 00:17:20.000 align:center Let's go. 00:17:47.560 --> 00:17:50.520 align:center It's the marquis. Follow him. 00:18:03.680 --> 00:18:05.680 align:center Well, if it isn't the marquis. 00:18:05.680 --> 00:18:08.440 align:center How did you end up in such a state? 00:18:10.080 --> 00:18:11.680 align:center Master Zhou. 00:18:14.000 --> 00:18:17.040 align:center That painting in your hand might still be worth something. 00:18:17.040 --> 00:18:20.240 align:center I'll consider it charity and take it off your hands. 00:18:20.240 --> 00:18:22.800 align:center I can't sell you this painting, Master Zhou. 00:18:22.800 --> 00:18:26.240 align:center Beggars can't be choosers. Give it to me! 00:18:26.240 --> 00:18:27.840 align:center - Master Zhou... - Get it! 00:18:27.840 --> 00:18:30.160 align:center Please let it go, Master Zhou! 00:18:30.160 --> 00:18:31.840 align:center Let me go! Give it back! 00:18:31.840 --> 00:18:33.440 align:center Let me go! 00:18:38.240 --> 00:18:41.960 align:center Oh, it's the marchioness. 00:18:41.960 --> 00:18:43.800 align:center She's dead because of you. 00:18:43.800 --> 00:18:46.680 align:center What's the use of keeping it? 00:18:46.680 --> 00:18:52.560 align:center Tell you what. I'll do you a favor, and burn it as an offering to her. 00:18:52.560 --> 00:18:55.760 align:center No! Master Zhou, you can't burn it. 00:18:55.760 --> 00:18:57.200 align:center Please don't burn it. 00:18:57.200 --> 00:18:59.600 align:center I'm begging you, please don't burn it! 00:18:59.600 --> 00:19:01.320 align:center Master Zhou! 00:19:01.320 --> 00:19:03.240 align:center Please show some mercy! 00:19:03.240 --> 00:19:06.200 align:center I'll kowtow to you! 00:19:06.200 --> 00:19:11.000 align:center - Please don't burn it. - What use is regret now? 00:19:11.760 --> 00:19:13.960 align:center No... No, Master Zhou! 00:19:13.960 --> 00:19:16.000 align:center Please, Master Zhou! 00:19:16.000 --> 00:19:20.280 align:center Don't burn it, Master Zhou! The painting can’t be burned, Master Zhou! 00:19:25.280 --> 00:19:27.400 align:center No! 00:19:27.400 --> 00:19:29.760 align:center Let go! 00:19:33.440 --> 00:19:35.440 align:center Darn you! 00:19:36.200 --> 00:19:38.200 align:center Beat him up! 00:19:49.120 --> 00:19:50.840 align:center Let's go! 00:20:02.280 --> 00:20:04.960 align:center It's alright, Ming'er. Don't be afraid. 00:20:18.920 --> 00:20:22.440 align:center Come on, just let me see it. 00:20:22.440 --> 00:20:25.280 align:center - My Lord. - No. 00:20:29.760 --> 00:20:33.720 align:center Ming'er, I miss you so much. 00:20:42.000 --> 00:20:45.040 align:center I knocked out my sister and married you in her place. 00:20:45.040 --> 00:20:49.320 align:center Tomorrow, the world will mock me for being shameless and betraying my family. 00:20:49.320 --> 00:20:52.720 align:center Please visit me in my dreams. 00:20:53.640 --> 00:20:56.200 align:center Is this the one you were painting last time? 00:20:56.880 --> 00:20:58.080 align:center Do you like it? 00:20:58.080 --> 00:21:00.000 align:center I love it. 00:21:03.680 --> 00:21:05.480 align:center Ming'er... 00:22:09.000 --> 00:22:10.680 align:center Ming'er... 00:22:12.200 --> 00:22:14.000 align:center My Lord. 00:22:21.040 --> 00:22:23.200 align:center It's time to take your medicine. 00:22:23.200 --> 00:22:26.120 align:center The doctor said your cold hasn't gone away. 00:22:26.120 --> 00:22:29.520 align:center Yet you still insist on painting here. 00:22:31.240 --> 00:22:32.880 align:center Ming'er. 00:22:35.800 --> 00:22:37.760 align:center Is it really you? 00:22:38.520 --> 00:22:41.120 align:center I'm not dreaming, am I? How? 00:22:41.120 --> 00:22:43.080 align:center What nonsense are you talking about? 00:22:43.080 --> 00:22:45.320 align:center I was just away for five minutes. 00:22:45.320 --> 00:22:47.040 align:center What's wrong with you? 00:22:47.040 --> 00:22:49.200 align:center You had a nightmare? 00:22:50.520 --> 00:22:52.040 align:center Ming'er. 00:22:52.040 --> 00:22:54.000 align:center Ming'er, I don't want to be separated from you again. 00:22:54.000 --> 00:22:56.000 align:center I don't want to leave you ever again. 00:22:56.000 --> 00:22:57.200 align:center I won't. 00:22:57.200 --> 00:22:59.240 align:center I won't leave you. 00:23:02.160 --> 00:23:04.040 align:center Ming'er, this is great. 00:23:04.040 --> 00:23:05.840 align:center It was just a nightmare. 00:23:05.840 --> 00:23:07.960 align:center We'll never be separated again. 00:23:16.160 --> 00:23:17.800 align:center Here. 00:24:03.960 --> 00:24:06.520 align:center Soon after the imperial edict was issued, 00:24:06.520 --> 00:24:12.120 align:center a crazy warlord came to the residence saying that he could cure her. 00:24:12.120 --> 00:24:16.600 align:center She just needs to do bows from the foot to the top of the mountain every day. 00:24:16.600 --> 00:24:19.240 align:center Do a bow every three steps and a kowtow every nine steps, 00:24:19.240 --> 00:24:21.760 align:center accompanied by the chanting of sutras 100 times. 00:24:21.760 --> 00:24:26.800 align:center Ming'er will then be free from the pain of hell. 00:24:27.920 --> 00:24:32.440 align:center Once she heard that, she was sane again. 00:24:33.520 --> 00:24:35.880 align:center She just begged to come here. 00:24:36.920 --> 00:24:41.880 align:center It looks like Mother has forgiven her. 00:24:42.440 --> 00:24:48.600 align:center Luckily, you begged for the grace of His Majesty to let her live out her life here. 00:24:49.720 --> 00:24:52.760 align:center May this help her atone her sins and get rid of karma. 00:24:57.760 --> 00:25:00.520 align:center There are thousands of steps from the foot to the top of the mountain. 00:25:00.520 --> 00:25:03.680 align:center It will take hours to walk to the top, 00:25:03.680 --> 00:25:06.520 align:center let alone doing a bow every three steps and a kowtow every nine steps. 00:25:06.520 --> 00:25:12.600 align:center Can a woman brave the elements, and complete this feat in 999 days? 00:25:13.640 --> 00:25:14.920 align:center I'm afraid not. 00:25:14.920 --> 00:25:15.960 align:center There you go. 00:25:15.960 --> 00:25:19.200 align:center In Buddhism, there's a narrative called endless hell. 00:25:19.200 --> 00:25:21.240 align:center It's the most miserable one among the eight hells. 00:25:21.240 --> 00:25:23.960 align:center People who commit a heinous crime will be sent there. 00:25:23.960 --> 00:25:27.440 align:center There is no hope of getting out of it ever again. 00:25:34.680 --> 00:25:36.040 align:center Bandits attacked the residence. 00:25:36.040 --> 00:25:38.040 align:center I originally thought your injury was physical. 00:25:38.040 --> 00:25:39.520 align:center I didn't expect it to be a trouble of the mind. 00:25:39.520 --> 00:25:40.600 align:center Your mind is in a mess. 00:25:40.600 --> 00:25:44.040 align:center You can't sleep well lately and have a lot of dreams, right? 00:25:49.440 --> 00:25:51.040 align:center There's another matter. 00:25:51.040 --> 00:25:53.920 align:center I have a good friend whose husband is away. 00:25:53.920 --> 00:25:55.440 align:center She keeps having nightmares. 00:25:55.440 --> 00:25:59.680 align:center She dreamed that her husband was ambushed in the woods. 00:25:59.680 --> 00:26:01.640 align:center So she wanted me to interpret her dreams. 00:26:01.640 --> 00:26:04.520 align:center She asked me if her husband would be safe. 00:26:04.520 --> 00:26:06.960 align:center But I'm not good at this. 00:26:09.400 --> 00:26:14.680 align:center Is the woods somewhere near Jinxi? 00:26:22.120 --> 00:26:23.880 align:center Oh, no. 00:26:23.880 --> 00:26:25.920 align:center This is bad. This is so bad. 00:26:25.920 --> 00:26:27.840 align:center - What's wrong? - This is bad. 00:26:27.840 --> 00:26:31.320 align:center Your good friend's husband can't offend nasty people. There will be a bloody disaster. 00:26:31.320 --> 00:26:33.720 align:center He will be dying soon. 00:26:37.560 --> 00:26:41.680 align:center That good friend of mine even dreamed that someone cursed her husband. 00:26:41.680 --> 00:26:44.560 align:center In the end, that person suffered a rotten mouth, rotten stomach and rotten heart. 00:26:44.560 --> 00:26:46.480 align:center Madam. 00:26:46.480 --> 00:26:48.480 align:center His Grace has written back. 00:26:50.960 --> 00:26:54.040 align:center You won't admit defeat but have a soft heart. 00:26:54.040 --> 00:26:56.600 align:center You're the one who should be punished for talking nonsense. 00:26:59.600 --> 00:27:01.280 align:center Get the horse ready. 00:27:02.040 --> 00:27:03.760 align:center You're not getting treated? 00:27:09.920 --> 00:27:11.320 align:center "Bandits suddenly surrounded us. 00:27:11.320 --> 00:27:13.720 align:center His Grace has been ambushed in the woods." 00:28:00.760 --> 00:28:03.920 align:center What's wrong, my dear wife? I'm here. 00:28:03.920 --> 00:28:05.640 align:center Yantang. 00:28:06.800 --> 00:28:09.120 align:center The more you care, the more irrational you become. 00:28:11.360 --> 00:28:12.920 align:center You're all right. 00:28:12.920 --> 00:28:14.760 align:center I'm fine. 00:28:16.760 --> 00:28:19.320 align:center Yan Chaoqing said you were ambushed in the woods. 00:28:19.320 --> 00:28:21.120 align:center I'm the one who ambushed them. 00:28:21.120 --> 00:28:26.600 align:center If these bandits needed you to rescue them, I'd better go home and do needlework. 00:28:29.520 --> 00:28:32.440 align:center Stop laughing. Get lost. 00:28:41.000 --> 00:28:44.000 align:center Nonetheless, I've been injured. 00:28:44.000 --> 00:28:45.960 align:center The man's archery skills were good. 00:28:45.960 --> 00:28:48.280 align:center Luckily, I'm wearing my golden silk soft armor. 00:28:48.280 --> 00:28:49.640 align:center Did you hurt your hand? 00:28:49.640 --> 00:28:52.120 align:center You got hurt here? 00:28:52.120 --> 00:28:53.800 align:center Let's go back to the tent now. 00:28:53.800 --> 00:28:55.760 align:center I'll check the wound for you. 00:28:58.560 --> 00:29:02.520 align:center Massaging around the area more can improve blood circulation. 00:29:02.520 --> 00:29:04.960 align:center The wound will heal faster. 00:29:07.200 --> 00:29:09.320 align:center Let me look at the wound. 00:29:09.320 --> 00:29:11.440 align:center You don't have to. 00:29:11.440 --> 00:29:12.680 align:center The wound is almost healed. 00:29:12.680 --> 00:29:14.600 align:center Just now you said it hurt. 00:29:14.600 --> 00:29:18.760 align:center Are you afraid that I'll be worried because it's serious? 00:29:18.760 --> 00:29:20.760 align:center - Let me see. - You don't need to. 00:29:20.760 --> 00:29:22.600 align:center Let me see. 00:29:23.760 --> 00:29:25.600 align:center What's wrong? 00:29:30.960 --> 00:29:33.120 align:center You're injured so badly. 00:29:34.680 --> 00:29:36.760 align:center Does it still hurt? 00:29:38.240 --> 00:29:41.400 align:center No. It's just a minor injury. 00:29:42.040 --> 00:29:44.040 align:center In the past, nobody at home cared when I got hurt. 00:29:44.040 --> 00:29:45.880 align:center Now that you worry about me, 00:29:45.880 --> 00:29:50.080 align:center I realize minor injuries like this can make you feel bad for me for a long time. 00:29:50.080 --> 00:29:52.320 align:center Who feels bad for you? 00:29:56.080 --> 00:29:58.920 align:center Do you know what day it is today? 00:29:58.920 --> 00:30:01.360 align:center Today? 00:30:01.360 --> 00:30:04.960 align:center - In the military, one loses track of time. - It's your birthday today. 00:30:12.280 --> 00:30:14.160 align:center Longevity noodles. 00:30:14.160 --> 00:30:16.360 align:center Happy birthday. 00:30:18.040 --> 00:30:20.600 align:center You remember my birthday? 00:30:20.600 --> 00:30:22.880 align:center Of course. 00:30:31.600 --> 00:30:33.480 align:center Thank you, my dear wife. 00:30:34.320 --> 00:30:36.040 align:center Try it. 00:30:38.040 --> 00:30:40.000 align:center Slow down. 00:30:40.000 --> 00:30:41.800 align:center Is it good? 00:30:42.920 --> 00:30:45.840 align:center You made it. Of course, it's good. 00:30:51.320 --> 00:30:57.200 align:center Can you make the birthday boy's wish come true today? 00:30:57.880 --> 00:31:00.000 align:center Let me hear it first. 00:31:00.000 --> 00:31:01.800 align:center You must not get angry. 00:31:01.800 --> 00:31:03.680 align:center I won't. 00:31:24.120 --> 00:31:26.040 align:center Report for the general! 00:31:30.600 --> 00:31:33.120 align:center This better be worth it. 00:31:33.120 --> 00:31:34.960 align:center - Otherwise... - I understand. 00:31:34.960 --> 00:31:36.800 align:center I'll run laps. 00:31:36.800 --> 00:31:38.440 align:center Go ahead. 00:31:39.480 --> 00:31:42.840 align:center General, the refugees we rescued from the bandits are awake. 00:31:42.840 --> 00:31:45.720 align:center They want to thank you. 00:31:45.720 --> 00:31:47.400 align:center I got it. 00:31:51.920 --> 00:31:53.800 align:center Aren't you leaving? 00:32:14.360 --> 00:32:16.240 align:center Thank you for saving our lives. 00:32:16.240 --> 00:32:18.400 align:center Please get up. 00:32:18.960 --> 00:32:21.360 align:center It's just a small matter. It's not worth mentioning. 00:32:21.360 --> 00:32:23.320 align:center Where do you live? 00:32:23.320 --> 00:32:25.520 align:center My husband is a military general. 00:32:25.520 --> 00:32:27.360 align:center He can get someone to send you home. 00:32:27.360 --> 00:32:29.200 align:center Thank you, Madam. 00:32:29.200 --> 00:32:32.160 align:center Our village was destroyed by the Cangbei bandits. 00:32:32.160 --> 00:32:34.600 align:center We no longer have a place to live. 00:32:35.280 --> 00:32:38.480 align:center We were on our way to the capital to find my sister. 00:32:38.480 --> 00:32:40.640 align:center Which part of the capital does you sister live in? 00:32:40.640 --> 00:32:42.680 align:center My eldest daughter is in the capital city. 00:32:42.680 --> 00:32:45.680 align:center But we don't know where exactly. 00:32:45.680 --> 00:32:47.680 align:center The capital is very big. 00:32:47.680 --> 00:32:51.720 align:center We don't know where to start. 00:32:54.360 --> 00:32:57.680 align:center Madam, I have a place in the capital 00:32:57.680 --> 00:33:00.320 align:center that specializes in the business of calligraphy and painting tools. 00:33:00.320 --> 00:33:05.480 align:center If you don't mind, you can settle down temporarily at my place 00:33:05.480 --> 00:33:07.560 align:center before you look for your daughter. What do you think? 00:33:07.560 --> 00:33:09.560 align:center In that case, thank you so much, Madam. 00:33:09.560 --> 00:33:11.760 align:center Chan'e, quickly kowtow to Her Ladyship. 00:33:11.760 --> 00:33:14.200 align:center - Please get up. - Please get up. 00:33:15.120 --> 00:33:18.200 align:center Thank you. 00:33:21.920 --> 00:33:24.680 align:center Madam! Madam! 00:33:24.680 --> 00:33:28.040 align:center Madam, my mother wants me to give you this hair pin. 00:33:28.040 --> 00:33:30.200 align:center Thank you, Madam. 00:33:30.200 --> 00:33:32.200 align:center I can't take this. 00:33:36.000 --> 00:33:37.520 align:center General! 00:33:37.520 --> 00:33:39.640 align:center What's wrong? 00:33:39.640 --> 00:33:42.160 align:center General, Guanghe House has sent a message. 00:33:42.160 --> 00:33:43.400 align:center What did it say? 00:33:43.400 --> 00:33:47.600 align:center In general, it says that although we have won, rumors are flying around in the palace. 00:33:47.600 --> 00:33:50.080 align:center They say you're greedy for success and refuse to obey orders from the Ministry of War. 00:33:50.080 --> 00:33:52.600 align:center They even say that bandits wreaked havoc this time 00:33:52.600 --> 00:33:55.480 align:center because Madam showed off her dowry, and aroused the envy of the bandits. 00:33:55.480 --> 00:33:57.640 align:center So the people were dragged into this. 00:33:57.640 --> 00:33:59.760 align:center The innocent got into trouble because of the wealth they possess. 00:33:59.760 --> 00:34:00.760 align:center What did His Majesty say? 00:34:00.760 --> 00:34:02.640 align:center Fifth Lord Dou tried to defend you. 00:34:02.640 --> 00:34:04.360 align:center His Majesty then promoted him to deputy prime minister. 00:34:04.360 --> 00:34:07.200 align:center But His Majesty didn't say anything about your rewards. 00:34:07.200 --> 00:34:09.000 align:center Praising people overtly but criticizing them covertly. 00:34:09.000 --> 00:34:11.040 align:center My fifth uncle is the best at this. 00:34:11.040 --> 00:34:14.800 align:center The news of you being greedy for success must have been released by him, too, 00:34:14.800 --> 00:34:18.160 align:center to evoke fear in His Majesty towards your arbitrariness. 00:34:19.120 --> 00:34:20.880 align:center Regarding the upheaval in the capital caused by bandits, 00:34:20.880 --> 00:34:24.920 align:center 239 thieves have been executed. 00:34:24.920 --> 00:34:28.240 align:center Our operation against bandits this time has entrenched the perimeters of the capital. 00:34:28.240 --> 00:34:32.160 align:center The seven gangs in three provinces which add up to 8000 rogue bandits 00:34:32.160 --> 00:34:34.680 align:center are either dead or have been captured. They have all been eliminated. 00:34:34.680 --> 00:34:39.960 align:center In the future, if they dare to wreak havoc in the capital and hurt the people, 00:34:39.960 --> 00:34:45.040 align:center we'll scatter their corpses in the open for the birds to peck at, to serve as a warning. 00:34:45.040 --> 00:34:50.000 align:center Good! Good! 00:34:50.000 --> 00:34:51.600 align:center I've performed a ceremony at Wanfo Temple 00:34:51.600 --> 00:34:54.760 align:center for victims of this calamity and help their souls find peace. 00:34:54.760 --> 00:34:59.240 align:center From today onward, we will refrain from drinking and having fun for one month 00:34:59.240 --> 00:35:01.400 align:center to pray that their souls rest in peace. 00:35:02.040 --> 00:35:03.640 align:center For those whose households have suffered, 00:35:03.640 --> 00:35:08.760 align:center Zhaowen Bookstore and Miao Family Store have prepared food and medicinal herbs. 00:35:08.760 --> 00:35:11.960 align:center They will be free of charge and given out for three days. 00:35:14.400 --> 00:35:21.440 align:center Good! Good! 00:35:21.440 --> 00:35:23.680 align:center Song Mo is bribing people in the capital. 00:35:23.680 --> 00:35:28.080 align:center You should remove his power as punishment, Father. 00:35:28.080 --> 00:35:30.720 align:center Your Majesty, but the wife of His Grace said 00:35:30.720 --> 00:35:33.360 align:center the giving-away of food and medicine is from the grace of Your Majesty 00:35:33.360 --> 00:35:35.480 align:center and donation of the palace. 00:35:35.480 --> 00:35:41.000 align:center The display of grace and majesty at the same time has suppressed the atrocious crime 00:35:41.000 --> 00:35:43.240 align:center and stopped the complaints of angry people. 00:35:43.240 --> 00:35:46.440 align:center They have also upheld my reputation. 00:35:46.440 --> 00:35:52.120 align:center But, Father, this is clearly a way of currying favor and getting what he wants. 00:35:56.560 --> 00:36:02.520 align:center If you were capable of that, too, I wouldn't need to worry so much. 00:36:05.160 --> 00:36:08.720 align:center In that case, the banquet for His Grace... 00:36:08.720 --> 00:36:11.080 align:center It shouldn't be held. 00:36:12.720 --> 00:36:16.680 align:center When brought up previously, nobody in the palace was vigilant. 00:36:16.680 --> 00:36:19.320 align:center Only Yantang was aware and attentive. 00:36:20.880 --> 00:36:22.040 align:center Issue an edict. 00:36:22.040 --> 00:36:24.400 align:center Over 1,000 people were injured or killed in the capital. 00:36:24.400 --> 00:36:26.320 align:center According to the mourning system of the state, 00:36:26.320 --> 00:36:29.160 align:center everyone in the palace and all the officials 00:36:29.160 --> 00:36:32.320 align:center are prohibited from drinking and having fun for a month. 00:36:32.320 --> 00:36:34.160 align:center Yes, Your Majesty. 00:36:36.560 --> 00:36:40.280 align:center Father, why did you bring me here? 00:36:40.280 --> 00:36:43.840 align:center I found the best teacher in the world to teach you music. 00:36:43.840 --> 00:36:46.320 align:center And this is also for celebrating your birthday. 00:36:46.320 --> 00:36:47.760 align:center Come on. 00:37:00.680 --> 00:37:02.440 align:center Come in. 00:37:05.480 --> 00:37:07.600 align:center Come on. 00:37:13.880 --> 00:37:15.640 align:center Shuyao. 00:37:32.920 --> 00:37:34.560 align:center Han'er. 00:37:38.080 --> 00:37:39.920 align:center This is for you. 00:37:39.920 --> 00:37:42.280 align:center It's for keeping you safe. 00:37:42.280 --> 00:37:44.040 align:center Father. 00:37:45.680 --> 00:37:51.480 align:center Han'er, all these years, your birthday presents... 00:37:52.120 --> 00:37:56.360 align:center that I handed to you were all made by her. 00:38:01.520 --> 00:38:04.080 align:center Do you understand the meaning of this? 00:38:11.360 --> 00:38:13.440 align:center I don't get it at all. 00:38:15.000 --> 00:38:16.840 align:center Han'er. 00:38:18.800 --> 00:38:20.600 align:center Han'er. 00:38:35.240 --> 00:38:36.880 align:center Brother Han. 00:38:36.880 --> 00:38:38.560 align:center Brother. 00:38:40.880 --> 00:38:42.240 align:center What's wrong with your eyes? 00:38:42.240 --> 00:38:44.080 align:center Is it because of the smoke? 00:38:45.040 --> 00:38:46.120 align:center I'm fine, Brother. 00:38:46.120 --> 00:38:48.480 align:center Why are you here? 00:38:48.480 --> 00:38:51.040 align:center Your cat came to Yizhi Hall again. 00:38:51.040 --> 00:38:52.960 align:center I brought him back for you. 00:38:53.680 --> 00:38:55.720 align:center He loves to wander off. 00:38:56.720 --> 00:38:58.640 align:center What are you burning? 00:39:00.000 --> 00:39:03.000 align:center The tassel on my belt went missing, so I had a maid to make one for me. 00:39:03.000 --> 00:39:06.040 align:center But it turned out terrible, so I am burning it. 00:39:14.360 --> 00:39:18.960 align:center My Lord, General Yan and Commander Chen are here. They said it's important. 00:39:18.960 --> 00:39:20.480 align:center Let them wait in the front hall. 00:39:20.480 --> 00:39:22.720 align:center - Yes, My Lord. - Commander Chen? 00:39:22.720 --> 00:39:25.720 align:center You can say he's a pawn I secretly planted in the Criminal Investigation Bureau. 00:39:25.720 --> 00:39:27.600 align:center His name is Chen Jia. 00:39:29.200 --> 00:39:31.280 align:center Chen Jia? 00:39:37.720 --> 00:39:40.040 align:center I'll kill you! 00:39:46.600 --> 00:39:49.400 align:center Can I listen to your conversation? 00:39:56.560 --> 00:39:58.720 align:center - Your Grace. - Your Grace. 00:39:58.720 --> 00:40:00.600 align:center We've investigated the house in the North Ward. 00:40:00.600 --> 00:40:02.640 align:center The proprietor registered it under a fake name. 00:40:02.640 --> 00:40:05.240 align:center We only know a woman by the surname Li is living there now. 00:40:05.240 --> 00:40:07.080 align:center She usually plays zither. 00:40:07.080 --> 00:40:10.080 align:center Using the portrait, I've identified her traits and penchants. 00:40:10.080 --> 00:40:12.840 align:center I suspect she's a palace prostitute who entered the criminal records of the Court Entertainment Bureau 00:40:12.840 --> 00:40:16.680 align:center and died of illness long ago, Li Yaoniang. 00:40:16.680 --> 00:40:18.440 align:center Li Yaoniang? 00:40:18.440 --> 00:40:19.960 align:center How long has she lived there? 00:40:19.960 --> 00:40:21.920 align:center 20 years. 00:40:21.920 --> 00:40:25.480 align:center The neighbors say they often see a palanquin behind the house. 00:40:25.480 --> 00:40:27.240 align:center We've identified it with the drawing. 00:40:27.240 --> 00:40:29.920 align:center It's a palanquin from the Duke of Ying Residence. 00:40:37.600 --> 00:40:39.960 align:center Don't mind that. Keep talking. 00:40:39.960 --> 00:40:43.720 align:center I've found an old neighbor nearby and verified it with him. 00:40:46.360 --> 00:40:48.720 align:center He has never had concubines. 00:40:48.720 --> 00:40:52.000 align:center I thought he was loyal to Mother. 00:40:52.000 --> 00:40:54.360 align:center Turns out he had another family long ago. 00:40:54.360 --> 00:40:59.640 align:center Your Grace, how can the Duke of Ying single-handedly rescue and relocate a criminal 00:40:59.640 --> 00:41:03.000 align:center under the Duchess of Ying's nose, and hide her away for 20 years? 00:41:03.000 --> 00:41:04.480 align:center It's not easy. 00:41:04.480 --> 00:41:06.440 align:center Who does she usually associate with? 00:41:06.440 --> 00:41:08.080 align:center She rarely leaves the house. 00:41:08.080 --> 00:41:10.040 align:center Only on the first and fifteenth day of every month, 00:41:10.040 --> 00:41:12.040 align:center she will go to Wanfo Temple to pray and listen to sutras. 00:41:12.040 --> 00:41:14.400 align:center The temple abbot knows her. 00:41:15.720 --> 00:41:18.080 align:center Continue to monitor her. 00:41:18.080 --> 00:41:19.600 align:center Yes, Your Grace. 00:41:29.640 --> 00:41:33.400 align:center We'll split up to investigate this. I'll go to Wanfo Temple. 00:41:33.400 --> 00:41:35.120 align:center Okay. 00:41:37.000 --> 00:41:43.200 align:center No matter what happens, you must remember that you still have me. 00:41:55.120 --> 00:41:58.280 align:center You're a fool. 00:42:25.120 --> 00:42:29.160 align:center Licorice candied fruits can't be taken with the spurges in Mother's prescription. 00:42:29.160 --> 00:42:31.280 align:center It's you who made her die from illness. 00:42:31.280 --> 00:42:37.360 align:center Having you with that woman is what I regret the most in my entire life! 00:42:37.360 --> 00:42:39.240 align:center Yantang!