Your Majesty, I didn't do anything wrong.
Why do you want to punish me? Why do you want to kill me?
What are you talking about? When did I say I wanted to kill you?
Then why are you showing me all these instruments of torture then?
Do you want to test them on me to see if they can be improved?
You're right. I'm going to hold an expo for instruments of torture.
Stand down.
You're my right-hand man.
But you made me lose face in front of all the officials.
I had to punish you by scaring you.
Your Majesty, I just stated the facts.
You claim to be learned. But you overlooked the big picture.
You should talk to me in private about the princess' case.
My younger brother is in jail. I was desperate.
That's why I didn't think it through.
Now everyone knows. I've lost face...
I'm sorry. I'm guilty...
Enough. At ease.
Much obliged, Your Majesty.
Whether it's something serious or trivial,
you must seek my instructions first as long as it's related to the Royal family.
This will never happen again in future.
In future?
Right. There'll be no future, Your Majesty.
Come again?
No similar incident will happen again in the future.
OK. You must figure out a way
to save your younger brother without getting the princess convicted.
I'm working on it.
Work faster.
Right on it.
The theft of the exam questions has been solved.
Mastermind Liu Shui bribed the librarian of the Imperial Library
in order to steal the sealed exam questions.
Then he sold the questions to a crime syndicate for huge profits.
He even used the princess' name to buy a big house
in order to launder the proceeds of crime.
He's guilty of the charge. We have witnesses and evidence.
The mastermind Liu Shui is sentenced to exile at the border.
The innocent are acquitted.
Judiciary
Brother Zhe.
Brother Dongpo.
You're fine now.
Go home and take a bath with pomelo leaves
to get rid of all the bad luck. Let's go.
OK.
Go...Walk faster. Walk...Sir.
Sir.
You're Jagged Knife? Why are you dressed like this?
Sir, I'm not Jagged Knife. My name is Zhang Jian.
I use my legs to fight. I don't use knives, sir.
Blind Man Chen!
Sir, you're taking me for someone else.
My name is Li Ren. My nickname is Sharp Eye. I'm not blind.
This can't be.
How can you two look so much like the guys I met?
Sir, sometimes people do look alike. Goodbye, sir. Walk...
Just now we went to the Judiciary to make inquiries.
Why have we come to the palace to see Wang Anshi now?
Prime Minister Wang.
Officer Su...
Hey, Officer Su junior, you've been released? Are you OK?
Thank you for asking.
I have some questions for you. I went to the Judiciary just now.
I found out that the evidence I found was fabricated.
And the information on Jagged Knife in the confidential file had been fabricated.
In other words,
everything that happened after I run into you at the Judiciary the other day
had been deliberately set up.
Officer Su.
Yes, Prime Minister Wang. What's the matter?
You've dropped something.
The scar on Jagged Knife was fake. Blind Man Chen isn't blind.
They're actually officers of the magistrate court.
I got robbed when I followed Liu Shui.
It's very likely that those robbers were actors too.
Someone wanted me to see the tenancy agreement
That's where the problem lies.
Why would someone guide me to crack the case?
Why didn't he do it himself? Why would he let me take the credit?
Your story is really interesting. But I'm in a hurry now.
Why don't you tell me later how the story ends? Good bye.
Are you the person I'm talking about?
From what you just said, obviously
Wang Anshi had found out that the princess sold the exam questions.
But he didn't do anything himself.
He knew you were desperate to save your younger brother.
So he guided you step-by-step in cracking the case.
I've cracked the case now. He won't get any credit.
Right. You've cracked the case.
But you've offended His Majesty at the same time.
I'm so stupid. I got tricked by Wang Anshi.
Wang Anshi, you're a tortoise. No, you're a fox. You set me up.
I will get even with you in due course.
Forget about it. It's over now. Don't talk about it anymore.
Both you and Brother Zhe are so worn out because of this case.
Really?
It was just a couple of days. How worn out can we be?
Oh, no, honey. I'm really so worn out. My face is swollen.
Let's go to sleep.
I can finally sleep well. Put this on.
Why?
You need this when you sleep.
Honey, all my problems have been solved. I have no more worries.
I won't walk in my sleep again. Don't worry.
Just in case.
In case of what?
In case you're worried about the nation and the people.
In case there's lightning and thunder.
In case your sleep walking suddenly relapses.
OK. I'll put it on...Done. I'll be upfront.
The bell is really big. I may hurt you by accident.
You better reconsider this.
Right.
Why don't I put it on when I really go to sleep?
OK.
Smart move. Take it off for me please. OK. Let's go to bed.
Here comes Officer Qin...Officer Qin...
Honey, I miss you so much.
Me too.
They're a perfect couple.
A fairy couple.
I envy them so much.
Shaoyou, you went a long way to handle the disaster relief.
It must have been really tough. Have some tea. A toast to you.
Thank you.
Brother Shaoyou, I made some replenishing wolfberry cakes for you.
You must eat them.
Thank you. Actually it's my duty to carry out the calamity relief.
It wasn't tough at all.
I've been assigned to the affected areas.
It's a long journey. It's dangerous too. It really isn't easy at all.
It was tough for you, Shaoyou.
Thank you, Brother Zhe.
Honey?
Shumei?
What's the matter with her?
You're awake?
Where's honey?
Xiaomei's husband is your husband too. Can you tell me what's going on?
It's like a dream. I suddenly remember everything from the past.
Honey, be careful in case you hurt yourself.
Who says I want to hurt myself? I want to kill you.
Xiaomei, murder is a capital offence. Put it down.
Before my husband went to the capital to sit for the Imperial Exam,
we were deeply in love with each other.
We didn't want to part.
I even encouraged him to do his best and pass the exam.
But then I never heard from him after he left.
I went to the capital to sit for the Imperial Exam
shortly after I had gotten married.
I failed that time. I was stuck in the capital.
Very soon my father-in-law found out that I had failed the exam.
He sent someone to demand that I divorce my wife.
He told me not to ruin Shumei's life.
Then there was a ﬂood in my hometown.
My parents went missing. My only family left was my husband.
So I decided to come to the capital to look for him.
But then I happened to run into Miss Su.
Since you've given her a written declaration of divorce,
why does she still call you her husband? Explain.
I swear to God that everything I told you just now is true.
I don't believe you.
I really haven't lied to you.
I already told Brother Dongpo everything before I married you.
I don't believe you.
Honey said you knew this long ago. Is that true?
Declaration of divorce.
Apart from this, are you keeping anything else from me?
I swear that I will be struck by lightning if I'm keeping anything.
Remember what you just said.
Why didn't you tell us beforehand?
Why didn't you tell me?
Why? Because I didn't want a scene like this.
Shaoyou was afraid that you would be mad if he told you.
He was afraid of losing you.
I thought the less trouble the better
since Shaoyou had already been honest and told me everything.
So I didn't tell you. It's just that simple
Don't worry. Shaoyou promised me that he would never ask you to be a concubine.
You are the legitimate principal wife.
But you don't trust people so easily.
That's because Shaoyou had proven to me
that his relationship with his wife had already been terminated.
I still have the written declaration of divorce.
What declaration of divorce? I've never seen that before.
I've kept this declaration of divorce in a secret place.
Honey, show it to everyone.
See? There are finger marks on it. How can it be fake?
I've never seen this declaration before. I didn't put my fingerprint on it either.
Now what? She says she's never put her fingerprint on it.
Ask them to put their fingerprints on a piece of paper and compare them.
Then we can find out if it's true.
Shaoyou, you go first.
Let me see.
The fingerprint matches.
This shows that I'm not tying about this.
So I was wrong about you. I'm sorry.
For the sake of fairness, it's your turn, Mrs. Who.
You're in-laws. Of course you're on his side.
My brother is known to be fair and honest. He won't lie to you.
Go ahead.
Come on.
It's different.
What?
It's really so different.
Let me see...
Your uncle forced me to write this declaration of divorce.
We can find out what happened if we ask him about it.
He's dead. In other words it's impossible to find out the truth.
I came a long way to the capital to look for you.
I don't care if my husband is a top scholar or a rich man.
I just want to share all his joy and hardship with him.
I'm faithful to him.
Back then your uncle was so overbearing. He told me not to ruin your life.
So I wrote this declaration of divorce.
In other words it's very likely that
this declaration of divorce was the idea of Mrs. Who's parents.
Even Mrs. Who wasn't aware of it.
How could my parents do that to me?
I came all the way to the capital and found my husband.
I can't believe he didn't want me long ago.
If you're mad at me, you can yell at me. If you hate me, you can hit me.
But please don't ignore me. Don't look away from me, OK?
I'm not mad at you. I don't hate you either.
We calmed down already. I just don't know what to do.
When I failed in the exam, I was also forced to abandon my wife.
I thought I was so miserable.
But now you look so heartbroken.
I feel even more pain than I did back then.
I know you're true to me. But what should we do now?
Her parents have gone missing. She's all alone and helpless.
I really can't abandon her again.
Of course you mustn't do that.
I won't seek my own happiness by causing pain to others.
I will give her all my money to compensate her.
No way.
No solution is feasible. What can I do then?
She's been hurt once already. We mustn't hurt her again.
Why don't we talk to her calmly? See if we can work out a solution.
You guys are here too? Where's Shumei?
My blessing to my husband and his new wife. The wishing tree is my destiny.
Did she leave?
I can't believe she's so sensible.
You even said you wanted to talk to her.
Can she really let it go? Is she so magnanimous?
She's so pathetic.
Honestly, it's either her or Xiaomei in a pathetic state.
Shaoyou, I'm giving you a choice. Who do you want to be pathetic?
Now she's left of her own accord. This isn't a bad thing.
I owe Shumei.
Honey.
If she really decided to leave, why are her belongings here?
Really?
She wished she'd regain her memory.
But the outcomes so cruel. She made a wish...
There's a solution for all difficulties.
Go hang yourself on the wishing tree in Tian Ping Shan.
Oh, no. Liu Yue'e told Mrs. Who that if she hung herself on the wishing tree,
her wish would come true.
My blessing to my husband and his new wife. The wishing tree is my destiny.
She didn't really believe Liu Yue'e, did she?
Let's go.
What's taking them so long?
Are they so stupid that they can't figure out the meaning?
Shumei.
Wait, Mrs. Who.
Mrs. Who.
Shumei.
Mrs. Who...
Shumei...
Why are you so silly?
Do you want me to feel guilty for the rest of my life?
I've thought it over thoroughly. I know you're a good person.
My husband will be so happy with you.
I don't want to get between you two. I want you to be together.
I'm giving you my blessing.
There are lots of things you can do if you want them to be happy.
Do you need to kill yourself?
That's right. You can chant the scriptures every day.
You'd still be giving them your blessing.
I'm sorry. I really couldn't figure a way out.
I'm all alone now. I don't want to live.
Is it really a deadlock for the three of us?
There's a way out. God let you meet Honey first.
He also let us run into each other and become good friends.
You don't need to make all the sacrifice.
Why don't we serve him together?
Xiaomei, what are you talking about? Are you out of your mind?
You be the principal wife and I'll be the concubine.
No way. This is too unfair on you.
Why don't we be equals?
Equal ranking wives?
Honey, this is a viable solution.
I couldn't care less.
Brother Zhe, you should wear a beard like Officer Li.
You'll look more authoritative.
Right.
Prime Minister Wang.
Officer Su.
You keep smiling all morning. You want to trick someone again?
I can't help it. I'm really happy Do you guys know why?
Because something happy has happened in Officer Su's family.
Really?
Something happy has happened in Officer Su's family?
That's right. I heard Officer Qin has got two wives now.
That's just one of the happy events.
The other thing is that Officer Qin has joined my family.
From now on, all his kids will take the last name Su.
That's the happiest event.
Here comes His Majesty.
Long live Your Majesty.
What are the reports today?
There are three vacancies for magistrates pending Your Majesty's appointment.
Just find someone to fill them. Any suggestions? Officer Su senior?
There are many brilliant candidates from the Imperial Exam this time.
I need to take some time to consider it.
I recommend the newly qualified runner-up scholar Wang Pang.
He was the acting deputy magistrate of Kaifeng.
He's well versed in the duties of a magistrate.
He's the most appropriate candidate.
He's worked in that post before? It's best it he takes up the post again.
I'll appoint Wang Pang as a magistrate then.
Much obliged, Your Majesty.
As for the second one...
I recommend the second runner-up scholar Zhao Shi.
I think Ma Dongan is better.
Both are appropriate candidates?
Any other suggestions? If not, I'll appoint you two then.
Much obliged, Your Majesty.
If they fail to discharge their duties, I will hold you guys liable.
Your Majesty, the post of Director of Works is still vacant.
So many vacancies? Is this the last one?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Who doesn't have an appointment yet?
Hey, top scholar, do you have an appointment yet?
Not yet.
You're so gifted. You got credit for the calamity relief too.
You'll be the Director of Works then.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Brother Dongpo, why didn't you recommend me just now?
There's no specific reason.
The people they recommended were appropriate.
That's why I didn't make any suggestions.
You think I'm not competent enough for the posts?
Officer Qin, there are many competent people in the government.
You're not the only one.
Why didn't you recommend me then?
Is it because Xiaomei's an equal ranking wife now?
Who would want his younger sister to be a concubine, right?
I didn't want this to happen either.
You know I was forced to abandon my wife.
I didn't know Shumei was a victim.
Why would I hurt Xiaomei like this if I had known? I really love her.
But as a man, I care about my career very much too.
Can you be impartial in respect of work?
Officer Qin, if I weren't impartial, do you think you'd still be standing here?
Listen. Director of Works is a grade eight official.
Your rank is higher than a magistrate. I don't understand why you're so bothered.
Director of Works is only in charge of construction works in the palace.
But a magistrate works in the field.
I'd gain more practical experience.
It's useful tor future promotions.
So you're really ambitious. You have vision.
I must really reassess you.
A man should plan for his career.
I'm home.
You're home, Honey?
What's the matter? Why do you look like that? What happened?
It's the same old stuff.
We argued over different political views. Everyone's mad.
OK. Don't be mad.
It smells so good. What kind of ﬂower is that?
Jasmine.
Is jasmine that fragrant?
Dad, I've copied the Diamond Sutra like you told me to.
Good boy. You've finished it already. Let me see. Your handwriting is good.
Why is the room so fragrant?
It's jasmine. I put it in your sachet too.
The odor has already faded.
Really?
Mine too. Why don't we replace the jasmine inside?
OK.
No, why don't we put mountain peppers in instead?
Why?
Sis Jiao loved that fragrance most.
What's the matter, Mai? Do you really miss Sis Jiao?
Yes. I really miss her a lot.
But I came across a sentence in the Diamond Sutra.
It says all forms aren't forms.
All sentiments aren't sentiments, according to Buddha. That enlightened me.
We should learn to let go.
Your analogy isn't that apt.
But it shows that you did study hard. That's good.
OK. I'll listen to you this time. Let's put mountain peppers in the sachets.
Great.
Honey, where can we find mountain peppers?
Can you manage? Be careful. Watch your step.
It's so steep. It's tough.
Right? Hey, Mai. Take this stick. It'll be easier to walk with it.
Great. You take one too.
OK.
Take this one.
Good boy. Come on. Let's go.
What about me? I don't get one?
Be careful.
So your Mom Runzhi gets your attention and I don't? I'm jealous.
Watch out. Climb over.
Master, walk faster.
Why do you look so blank?
I'm not. I'm tired.
One has a stick and the other has someone to holding his hand.
I have nothing. Of course I'd walk slower than you. How can I walk fast?
I see. So your dad is jealous.
Yes, I am. So?
An old man is as fiery as a young man though his hair's grey. So?
Here we are.
Go...
There are lots of mountain peppers.
Right.
Let's pick them.
There's no rush. There's a lot ahead.
OK.
See? There's a lot, right?
They smell so nice.
Right. Do you like them?
Very much.
Let's pick them now.
OK.
Mom Runzhi, does this look like our family?
Yes.
Dad, you, and me.
OK.
But there's one more. Will I have a younger sister later?
Then I like this one.
Great. Two younger brothers and two younger sisters.
Honey, it'll be tough for you. It's going to rain. Let's get out of here.
OK.
Hey, it's really raining.
It is. Lucky we found this house for shelter.
We're really lucky.
Mom Runzhi, I'm thirsty.
You're thirsty? Come on. Have some water.
I'm hungry too.
Hungry? Eat a bun then.
Do you know magic? You have everything I want.
Right. What else do you want? What do you want?
Honey, I want you...
What are you talking about? Hey.
...to set-up the bed so Mai and I can get some rest. Go.
I'll use the mountain peppers to make pillows for you two then.
Honey, you hear that?
What?
Wind chimes.
I can't hear it.
Why don't we go outside and take a look?
OK.
You hear that?
Yes, I do.
It's so nice.
Right.
Do you feel warmer this way?
Yes.
Honey, turn around and look.
Honey. Why isn't she talking to me?
Honey. . . Honey. ..
Don't leave, Honey...Honey.
Honey...Who's leaving you? I'm here. Were you dreaming?
Yes, it was a dream.
Honey, sleeping like this is uncomfortable. Lie down.
OK.
Go to sleep now.
OK.
Fragrance of plum blossom in spring. They look better than the fading snow.
Plum blossoms bloom everywhere. It's another year.
Looking from afar, I know they’re not snow because they're so fragrant.
Good. The prime minister's literary talent is amazing.
The flowers have withered. But their fragrance lingers.
The wine is finished. The taste is still there.
Very good. My turn.
Your Majesty!
Shut up. I don't like getting help.
Flower. It's not ﬂower. Snow. It's not snow.
Looks like flower and snow.
Excellent...
If you guys think it's excellent, then you lose. You guys must drink.
Wait a second. Officer Su hasn't composed a verse yet.
Officer Su is knowledgeable and learned. He must compose a poem.
Parted by death for ten years. Can't forget each other.
An isolated tomb thousands of miles away. How can I tell you the sorrow in my heart?
We won't recognize each other anymore even though we may meet again.
Dust over my face. My hair has turned grey.
I faintly dreamed at night that I was back in our hometown.
You were combing your hair and putting on makeup
in front of a mirror next to a window.
We looked at each other in silence. Tears trickling down.
The hill with short pine trees where your tomb is situated
is where I miss and mourn you each year.
How? How could you come up with such a verse?
Your Majesty, today is the birthday of my brother's late principal wife.
Maybe he really misses his wife. So he's a bit sentimental.
Good...Good.
Good...
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Jot down Officer Su senior's verse right away.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Parted by death for ten years.
Can't forget each other.
An isolated tomb thousands of miles away.
How can I tell you the sorrow in my heart?
I faintly dreamed at night that I was back in our hometown.
You were combing your hair and putting on makeup
in front of a mirror next to a window.
We looked at each other in silence. Tears trickling down.
The hill with short pine trees where your tomb is situated
is where I miss and mourn you each year.
What does it mean?
I heard that Su Dongpo asked someone to cut all the pine trees short by the tomb
so his deceased wife would see the moon.
Are you talking or pouring water?
Sorry. I'll wipe it for you.
Honey, are you OK?
Don't ever think you can marry me unless you're as devoted as Su Dongpo.
I will do my best to write you a better poem.
Lately, everyone's been chanting "Parted by death for ten years".
Everyone's talking about death. So unlucky.
This "Jiang Cheng Zi" poem is really outstanding.
I can't believe Brother Dongpo is so devoted. I really love this poem.
That Fat Po is so fat. What's so good about it?
Brother Dongpo is really devoted.
I remember he loved lying in my late sister-in-law's lap
while listening to the sound of wind chimes.
At the same time there was the smell of the pillows she made with dried ﬂowers.
I will never forget such a special scene.
Mrs. Su, could you get Officer Su's autograph for me please?
OK. I'll talk to him. I'll bring it to you next time.
You're really so nice. I'll do a good job for you later.
OK.
Everyone's talking about Su Dongpo. Don't you guys find it annoying?
We can't help it. He's so popular now.
That's pathetic.
You guys just want to get his autograph. Who's taking care of my skin than?
Me.
Go get the pearl powder then.
OK.
You...You too.
Get the pearl powder for Runzhi. She needs a facial.
Yes...
And you, lady boss.
I'll go out and help them.
They need to be scolded. Why are you smiling?
What's the matter with you? Has my husband offended you again?
He's offended me in every way. Let me ask you a question.
OK.
Did he take you to listen to those so-called wind chimes?
He did.
Did he make these so-called dried flower pillows for you?
They're not dried ﬂowers. They're mountain peppers.
How did you know?
When he can't sleep,
does he put his head in your lap so your legs become numb?
Why do you know everything?
Damei told me.
Fat Po used to do all those things with his deceased wife.
I was really mad to hear that just now.
Besides, "Parted by death for ten years" obviously isn't about you.
He even dreamed of his deceased wife Wang Fu.
You're just a substitute.
You're alive. You can walk. You can cook.
But his heart is with his deceased wife.
She's my cousin.
So? She was dead already before you married Fat Po.
You didn't steal him from her. You didn't replace her.
But now a dead person is keeping Fat Po to herself.
This is so unfair to you.
Honey, I'm home Honey... I'm exhausted today.
I massage you all the time' I'm really tired now. Can you give me a massage?
My hands are tired too.
Then can you cook me something? I haven't eaten all clay.
Cook? Did you marry me so I could cook for you.
Honey, are you OK?
Do I remind you of food?
Why do you only think of eating when you see me?
You can't think of anything else.
What's the matter with you? The food you cook is delicious.
Right. You finally admit it.
You've just treated me like a cook all along You've never thought of me as your wife.
Look at me. You called Honey in your dream the other night.
Were you calling me or your ex-wife?
You took me to the woods the other day. Did you used to take Wang Fu there?
You used to listen to the sound of the wind chimes with her, right?
You put your head in my lap like you used to do with her.
Cousin Fu died ten years ago.
You still wrote the poem "Jiang Cheng Zi" for her.
Death parted us for ten years. You're so devoted to her.
But you won't even write a single character for me.
I remember I told you before
that even though your cousin's dead, she's still in my heart.
I also remember you saying that you didn't mind.
You admired my devotion to her. That's why you married me.
Why are you talking about the past now? Why are you jealous of your cousin now?
Yes. This is my fault. I asked for it. You like eating so much.
I'll ask Cousin Fu to come here to cook for you every day then.
I'm not cooking anymore.