Have you ever heard about that
the cliff of a snow mountain
once fascinated numerous people?
Legend has it that,
there were treasures at the peak
but also there was a bottomless chasm hidden over there.
The smart, the fool
and the kind people,
all are familiar to you.
On the mountainside, on the cliff,
on the cloud,
and in the human world,
snowflakes are drifting profusely and disorderly.
Joy of Life Season 1
Episode 13
Fan Xian should be here soon.
Take it easy. I'm early.
I'll get another cup for you.
The cup cracked for no reason.
It's a bad omen.
This place looks familiar.
It's where you hit Guo Baokun.
Then it's a memorable place.
Niulan Street.
Speaking of this,
you still owe me an ox.
I'll get you one when we go back to Danzhou.
Luckily, I went to Danzhou.
Luckily, I met you.
Or I don't know
when I could
see my wife and son,
let alone
getting rid of hatred.
Fan Xian.
Thank you.
I'll throw up if you say the phrase again.
Cheng Jushu!
=Cheng Jushu, Eighth Dan Martial Arts Master of Beiqi=
Why are you in such a hurry?
Cheng Jushu showed up on Niulan Street.
He's fighting someone.
Cheng Jushu from Beiqi?
He's an Eighth Dan Martial Arts Master.
Who can be a match for him?
Are you alive?
You still owe me
a piece of land and an ox.
I won't die before you give them to me.
Did you use poisoned daggers?
Yeah.
That would be great.
You leave now.
Didn't you use poisoned daggers?
He's nobody but Cheng Jushu.
An Eighth Dan Martial Arts Master. He's invincible.
I'm afraid he won't be hurt.
Let's go together.
Go!
How?
He's still alive.
He's lucky.
If my vitality Qi bursts,
he'll definitely die.
If I die,
take good care of Ruoruo.
Tell Wan'er
phthisis is curable
and she can find someone better than me.
Go to
tell her the crap yourself.
Teng Zijing!
Your Excellency.
Your Excellency, wake up.
Your Excellency.
Your Excellency. Don't move.
Don't move until your wounds are inspected.
Our colleagues
will be here soon.
Wake him up.
He'll never wake up.
Your Excellency.
What did he say to you?
He's already dead
when I'm here.
You said
you'd only die for your family.
You said you'd run away
in case of danger.
Why did you break your words?
He's not dead.
Your Excellency.
Go away.
Step aside!
Your Excellency,
we won't find the one behind all this
and avenge Teng Zijing's death
if he dies.
Who will interrogate him?
The Investigator's Office.
Take Teng Zijing to the Fan mansion.
Yes, Your Excellency.
I will
go to the Investigator's Office for the result tomorrow.
Your Excellency, let me go back with you.
No.
No matter who it is,
I'll give them one more chance to kill me.
Why is he so seriously injured?
Yeah. Where is he going?
Brother, how are you feeling?
I'm good.
I've heard of it.
It's all in the past.
Send someone to tell Li Chengze
an accident has happened to me
and I can't make it today.
Ruoruo,
we're not going back to Danzhou.
I'm afraid it's bad news.
Cheng Jushu tried to assassinate Fan Xian
on Niulan Street.
What's the result?
Two female assassinators
and Fan Xian's guard were killed.
Is Cheng Jushu still alive?
He's taken away by the Investigator's Office.
They must want to find the one behind this.
Here is the capital city.
Who dared to do that here?
I'll be considered the most likely suspect.
Your Highness.
It's me that asked Fan Xian to be here
and he was attacked on his way.
Your Highness, let's go back.
This matter
may shock the whole city.
Luckily, Fan Xian is all right.
But, you're not shocked at all.
Your Highness, what do you mean?
I don't understand.
You're not surprised
when hearing about the assassination attempt.
Did you expect
it would happen?
What are you going to do?
I didn't mean it. Don't take it seriously.
How is it going?
Fan Xian
reset the broken bone in his arm
himself.
He didn't send for a doctor.
He's a real man.
Like this.
It's done.
He looks quite calm.
He doesn't cry or lose his temper.
I think he's okay.
He's holding back.
No. It has been put back into place.
Look.
He did it himself. It's done.
It's time for dinner.
Where is Ruoruo?
No idea.
He came back alone.
I don't know
where she has gone.
Ask your dad to come for dinner.
Cheng Jushu is in custody at the Investigator's Office.
Ruoruo
has been waiting at the gate
for the result.
Who do you think it might be?
Li Chengze is the most likely suspect.
It's he that
asked you to go to Joy Tsin House
and you have to pass through Niulan Street to get there.
If I were dead,
everyone would suspect him.
So, it's someone else.
I want to know
where the Crown Prince went
and what he did today.
You don't have the right
to ask about his whereabouts.
The one behind the scenes is still a mystery.
Don't act rashly.
I'm done.
I've heard of it.
I've heard it's a fierce battle.
I've been worried about you.
Teng Zijing
is dead.
He was your guard.
No, he wasn't.
He was an idiot.
Tell me his story.
Okay?
I received a secret order
from the Investigator's Office to kill the traitor.
You're from the Investigator's Office.
Fan Xian,
I need a favor from you.
Please kill me.
The Investigator's Office has special file record
of all cases.
If you can bring me
my file which doesn't have much importance,
I'd give my life
to you.
I can give you a hand
no matter what you want to do.
Don't bother!
We're bound to each other by no ties.
You don't have to do anything for me!
Why did you help me?
I want to help my friend.
The capital city is not a safe place.
It's good for you to leave here earlier.
Or your families
will always worry about you.
You won't leave the capital city?
You are so stupid. If I leave here,
I'm afraid you can't survive
by yourself.
Then you'd better do a good job!
I'm afraid I can't.
I owe this life
to my family.
As to you,
when there's danger,
you should face it yourself.
I'll run away immediately.
You leave now.
Let's go together.
Go!
He told me
he'd run away
in case of danger.
Why did he lie to me?
He told you the answer.
You mentioned it just now.
He said it today.
If there is nobody
you would die for,
you'll be bored with life.
If there is nobody
you would die for,
you'll be bored with life.
He meant his family.
For him,
you're also family.
Yes.
Who tried to assassinate Fan Xian?
I'm ignorant sometimes,
but I'd never dare to do that.
I've been getting well along with Fan Xian.
I really have no reason to kill him.
Then who do you think it is?
The assassinators are warriors from Beiqi.
It may be their plot.
It makes sense.
But I don't understand
why they want to do that.
Are they also angry with Fan Xian
and anxious to avenge Guo Baokun's injuries?
I'd never do such a thing
for Guo Baokun.
I believe what you said,
but I really can't think of anyone else
who has a grudge against Fan Xian
in the capital city.
Chengze, do you know gossip is a fearful thing?
Do you think
murder is a solution to problems?
Of course not.
There are so many complicated things in the world.
How could they be solved by murder?
I agree.
I think murder is a solution to problems.
You can kill Fan Xian if he's in the way.
You can kill officials if they suspect you.
You can kill the whole staff of the Investigator's Office
if they make detailed inquires.
You can also kill me
if I'm suspicious.
Murder seems like a solution to problems,
but only the unpardonably wicked would turn to that.
I'd be destroyed by heaven and earth
if I meant to do that.
So would I.
Then stop sounding each other out.
How can you rule the world
if you aren't large-hearted enough?
You despised the national law
by acting in such a foolhardy manner.
You can leave.
Your Majesty,
here is a secret report from the Investigator's Office.
They want to set Cheng Jushu free?
Yes.
Did Fan Xian know that?
Not yet.
Then tell him.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Thank you.
I must leave.
Where are you going?
Teng Zijing died because of me.
His wife and son
still don't know about that.
I have to tell them.
My Lady.
Lady Fan Ruoruo is here.
Let her in.
Got it.
Brother, Cheng Jushu will be set free.
Your Excellency.
Where is Cheng Jushu?
In the dungeon.
Have you found out the one behind this?
He said nothing.
What will you do with him?
Your Excellency.
Answer me!
He'll be sent out of town.
And then?
He'll be set free.
Who made the decision?
Generally, when the Head is not in the capital city,
Mr. Zhu Ge,
director of the First Division,
will take care of all matters related.
Take me to him.
Your Excellency.
Take me to him!
Please follow me.
The Investigator's Office is divided into eight divisions,
each of which performs its own functions.
The First Division is responsible for
supervising officials in the capital city.
This is the most important unit.
Zhu Ge has followed the Head for years.
He's powerful and influential.
And he's particularly severe.
Right here.
Your Excellency,
please be cautious with your words and actions
when you see him.
Your Excellency,
Mr. Fan Xian, a disciple of Master Fei
and Director-General of the Investigator's Office,
wants to see you.
I'm not available.
Be cautious with your words and actions.
Your Excellency.
You want to set Cheng Jushu free?
Among the eight directors of the Investigator's Office,
Fei Jie ranks third
as for his capabilities,
=Zhu Ge, Director of the First Division=
=Zhu Ge, director of the First Division of the Investigator's Office=
but I look down upon him most
as for the way he behaves.
He can't make a clear distinction between public and private interests
or between the important and the less important.
As his disciple,
you'd better not follow him in this respect.
Why do you want to set Cheng Jushu free?
You just need to obey orders.
Don't ask unnecessary questions.
As Direction-General of the Investigator's Office,
I don't need to follow any of the eight directors.
I have the same seniority as you.
The token is not false, right?
Right.
Okay. Let me repeat it.
Why do you want to set Cheng Jushu free?
According to an urgent report from the Ministry of War,
there is an emergency deployment of armies at the northern border.
A war may break out at any moment.
Nanqing has planning a war against Beiqi
for a long time,
but the timing of making war
has to be decided by us.
How is it related to Cheng Jushu?
Cheng Jushu is a martial arts master of Beiqi.
If he dies in the capital city,
it may give Beiqi an excuse.
The national plans will be destroyed
in case they attack us at this time.
In case?
That's why you made that decision?
One of Cheng Jushu's friends
is a general of Beiqi.
He promised
he'd provide us
with details about the deployment
of forces at the border
if we keep Cheng Jushu safe.
So, you did business with him.
No matter what we do,
we have to put the country's interests first.
But if we can only win at the sacrifice of the innocent people,
then what's the meaning of it!
It's a matter concerning national safety.
It's not up to you.
A life for a life.
This is the law.
It's just a guard
that was killed.
Just a guard?
Your Excellency,
the stone tablet at the gate says
men are created equal
and there is neither lowliness nor nobleness,
on which the Investigator's Office is based.
A guard is also a man.
He's a father.
He's a husband.
He's the only one his family can depend on.
The victim is dead,
but the murderer will be set free.
Where is the national law?
Where is the justice?
It's already been decided.
There is no room for negotiation.
Guards!
Here.
Tell everyone
the First Division
is responsible for Cheng Jushu's case.
Nobody should hand him over to anyone else
even if he has the token for Director-General.
Yes.
You'd better give up that idea.
Go home and have a good rest.
Your Excellency,
don't you feel ashamed?
I'm leaving.
Does anyone believe
what it says?
Wang Qinian, answer me!
Does anyone believe what it says?
Your Excellency,
such being the case,
you've tried your best.
Fan!
His Highness and I want to say sorry.
If His Highness hadn't invited you
to go to Joy Tsin House,
such an accident couldn't have happened to you.
But Fan, please believe us.
His Highness
couldn't have tried to assassinate you.
Can you do me a favor?
Go ahead.
Get Cheng Jushu
out of the Investigator's Office
and kill him!
Fan,
His Highness could do that
if Cheng Jushu is locked in the Ministry of Penalty,
the Capital Garrison or the Prefecture of Capital City.
But he's in the Investigator's Office.
His Majesty has given orders
nobody is allowed to step in.
Even the Crown Prince doesn't have the right to meddle.
How about
compensating that guard's family
with a large amount of money?
If it were you,
how much can compensate
for the loss of your family?
I won't make things difficult for you.
So much for this.
Why are you following me?
Let me walk you home.
Is there anyone in the capital city
who's not afraid of
the Investigator's Office?
None.
The Imperial Guards and the Capital Garrison
are in the control of the Investigation's Office.
The Prefecture of Capital City is afraid of them.
Members of the royal family are not allowed to get involved.
All officers at court are worldly-wise and play safe.
Your token won't work
and your father is just
Assistant Minister of Revenue.
I've thought about
every possible way.
I'm afraid we can do nothing about it.
When will Cheng Jushu
be taken out of the Investigator's Office?
I think it's this afternoon.
Find out the exact time.
This is all I have with me right now.
I'll get more later.
Please go back and wait at home.
Thank you.
Your Excellency,
I'll get it done because you paid for it.
Don't thank me.
Mom.
Why did you stay up last night?
Why didn't you blow out the lamp?
Why hasn't my dad been back?
I think he's nice to me.
I'll call him dad more often.
He likes to hear that.
Okay.
I want to buy
candied haws
for my friend who lives in the box.
Ask your dad to come back early
if you see him.
I'll get candied haws
for my friend who lives in the box.
Um.
Fan Xian,
is it really okay to put the coffin
in the yard?
I'll send him back
when I get things done.
Get things done?
What things?
Why do you keep sharpening the dagger?
Brother, what can I do for you?
Just stay at home.
How is it going?
I've checked it out.
He'll be taken away
from the Investigator's Office in an hour.
He'll get out of town from the North Gate and leaves by water.
Wait for me at home.
Brother.
I don't like it.
I wish I could do something to help.
Go along this street
to be out of town from the North Gate.
There is a small forest before you arrive at the wharf.
It's the most suitable place
for you to kill Cheng Jushu.
A forest out of town?
Right. This is the only choice.
Find a way to distract the escorts.
Then kill Cheng Jushu while nobody else is around.
In this case, even if His Excellency knows
it's you that have done it,
he can do nothing
without strong evidence.
However, Cheng Jushu
is seriously injured,
but he's an Eighth Dan Martial Arts Master, anyway,
and you haven't made a recovery,
so, it's a little risky.
Your Excellency,
you have to go this way to be out of town.
Who said I'd do that?
The forest is the only place
where there won't be pedestrians.
Why do I have to avoid them?
Thank you for providing information.
From now on,
stop following me to avoid getting involved.
Your Excellency,
where are you going to do that?
As His Excellency said,
we'll keep you safe in Nanqing.
Don't forget to ask your friend
to collect information on deployment of forces
when you go back to Beiqi.
And, keep silent when you go out.
Follow us out of town.
There is a boat at the wharf and you'll go back to Beiqi by water.
Remember.
Never stop when you go out.
We'll get into trouble if you're found.
Got it?
Let's go.
It's weird.
Go.
-Go! -Go!
Go!
What are you looking at?
His Excellency said
you have no right
to meddle in this matter.
I'm not here to meddle.
I'm here to kill him.
Your Excellency.
We work for the Investigator's Office.
Someone asked me to kill you when nobody is around,
but I don't like it.
You're so cruel as to kill people in broad daylight.
What you did is unforgivable.
I'll kill you
in public!
Someone wants to do business with you,
but I don't.
They don't kill you for overall interests.
Let me do it!
Delay Fan Xian.
Follow me! Go!
Go!
I've made much progress
since my last battle with you.
You'll die today!
In the river of history,
time goes round and round.
Memories about the former and present lives
join each other in an endless way.
In the long drunken Milky Way,
one season follows another in a flash,
and the wild geese are flying south.
I just can't give up
to be with you for my whole life.
I have been hovering in the dreams for hundreds and thousands of times.
I can't even say a word when I watch the flowers falling.
Year after year in the wandering,
I count the remaining years.
Even though we can't meet each other anymore,
even though we have ended up the destiny,
I never feel regretful.
In such a chaotic world,
I still miss you as ever.
I can't fall asleep under the moon.
With a gentle heart,
I cherish our remaining years.
Even though we have to go through
all the hardships along the journey,
you always stay by my side,
watching the falling flowers, speechlessly.
Year after year in the wandering,
I count the remaining years.
Even though we can't meet each other anymore,
even though we end up the destiny,
I never feel regretful.
In such a chaotic world,
I still miss you as ever.
I can't fall asleep under the moon.
With a gentle heart,
I cherish our remaining years.
Even though we have to go through
all the hardships along the journey,
you always stay by my side...