Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com
♫ Have you ever heard of ♫
♫ the snow mountain’s cliff ♫
♫ once left people with lingering enchantments ♫
♫ Legend has it ♫
♫ that there are treasures on it ♫
♫ But there is also an hidden abyss ♫
♫ The smart, foolish ♫
♫ and kind people ♫
♫ are all people you’re familiar with ♫
♫ On the mountain slope, on the cliff ♫
♫ on the cloud peak ♫
♫ on this secular world ♫
♫ Let the snowflakes swirl and flutter ♫
[Joy of Life]
[Episode 10]
"Teng Zijing is not dead because of the Inspection and Control Bureau's orders.
I know, so it does not count as tricking the emperor.
Investigating the crimes is the magistrate's responsibility. [Eunuch Hong: head eunuch of Southern Qing]
Sons of the royal family, return home and stop being nosy!"
-Yes, Your Majesty. -Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Highness, Crown Prince.
This is sudden, but there is something
I'd like to ask you about.
Go ahead.
Previously, someone tried to kill me in Danzhou.
Crown Prince, do you know anything about it?
- Lord Mei. - Yes.
The emperor would like to see you.
R-R-Right now?
What? You can't go?
No, no, no. I do not dare.
Yes, Your Majesty!
Then come with me.
Yes.
Um, Eunuch Hou?
You have something to say?
Then, what about us?
The judge has already left.
Naturally, go home and go to your mother.
This is not a big place. We will meet.
Come.
I'll escort you back.
You have a bright future.
I don't dare to bother you for too long.
Another day, let us meet again at Zuixian Hotel.
Just who are you?
I won't ask where you are from.
Then, I also don't know that you once left.
I only remember
the night of love we had together.
Let's talk outside.
Young Master, there's nothing I can do.
This case...
has ended just like this.
The Inspection and Control Bureau arranged for your fake death?
- Of course not. - Then, why did the emperor send such a message?
How would I know?
Perhaps the emperor admires you
and really wanted to help you get out of trouble?
I've only been in Jingdu for a few days! I've never even seen the emperor.
- What about me would he admire? - Then, this is strange.
No matter what, you've come back to life now.
From now on, you can openly live under the sunlight. What plans do you have?
It's true. Go back and tell your family you're safe.
If you get some free time, come visit my home.
Okay!
Fan Xian! Fan Xian!
I'll wait for you at home.
What's going on? I heard someone came from the palace!
This really matches your aura.
Is it cool?
Boss, has Young Master Guo come today?
You don't know yet?
I heard Young Master Guo got beaten up last night!
He's completely bedridden!
Guo Baokun got beaten up?
Then, what about his male servant? Was he hurt?
Young Master Guo only takes fighters with him.
When did he ever bring a male servant?
You're certain?
Young Master Guo is our long-time customer.
I've never seen him with a male servant.
Did Wan'er wrongly recognize him?
I wonder if Young Master Fan who beat him up
- will admit to his crime. - What did you say?
W-Who was the assailant?
Boss! Boss!
It's finished.
What did the magistrate convict Young Master Fan of?
What crime? The courtesan Si Lili was a witness for him.
She said Young Master Fan was at the brothel that night.
He couldn't have possibly gone to beat up Young Master Guo!
Say that one more time!
Little kid, let me ask you something.
Is there a village over there?
I only came here once at night. I almost forgot!
Thanks!
How fragrant!
Little kid, let me see your candied fruit.
Give back my candied fruit!
There isn't too much medicine in it. He'd only get an upset stomach from eating it.
Wait! Tell me who gave you this candied fruit.
Don't look at me like that.
Here, I'll give you this. Let me have this, okay?
But the taste isn't too bad.
You didn't go back?
I told Fan Sizhe to report back.
You're making this for your son?
Boys like these things.
It's quite nice. It's very detailed.
The child has never seen me before. He's never even called me "father."
- Probably because you have been away from home for long. - I owe him.
It'll be fine in the future. You won't have to hide anymore.
The emperor knows you're alive. Didn't you say you want to leave Jingdu?
You can begin preparing now.
Where will I go?
Think about it! Let me know when you decide.
I'll prepare a carriage and horses for you.
Jingdu is a complicated place. It's better to leave soon,
or else your family will always be worried about you.
What about you?
My drumstick girl is still in Jingdu.
I'm not in a rush to leave.
That's right. You haven't told me why you were looking for me.
You haven't seen my family before, right?
I came in a rush. I didn't prepare any presents!
There's no need.
Wife!
Fan Xian has come.
Hello, Young Lord Fan.
I sound like a stranger if you call me that.
In terms of age, I should call you "sister-in-law."
You hold a noble position. I do not dare to accept that.
The stone slab in front of the Inspection and Control Bureau says
life was not originally split into rich and poor. What is noble about me?
Where is our son?
He just rushed back.
Come! There's a guest! Come and say hello.
A sword!
It's for you. Do you like it?
I like it!
All right, don't just keep playing.
Come, greet your uncle.
It was this bad uncle!
He stole my candied fruit!
Your Majesty, Mei Zhili has arrived.
Bring him in.
- Your Majesty. - Sit.
I do not dare.
Deference is no substitute for obedience.
Sit.
- This... - I'm not in the main hall.
If I want you to sit, then sit!
Thank you, Your Majesty.
You like to drink honey water?
I am grateful for Your Majesty's grace!
We will not talk like a ruler and a subject today. We are simply old friends.
Sit.
I remember when I first met you,
it was still during the time of Qianlong.
Now, your hair has already turned white.
The passage of time is unavoidable.
You have worked hard.
Your Majesty, this is my job!
At that time, there was only one vacancy.
If not for Your Majesty's trust,
how would I be where I am now? - You still remember?
I remember. When Your Majesty first took the throne,
everyone said that the prefect of Jingdu is in charge of all matters in Jingdu,
and has historically been given to members of the royal family.
If Your Majesty didn't hold your opinion against the majority
and place this heavy burden on my shoulder...
If I do not exert great effort,
how could I deserve your benevolence?
During these years, whatever I have done,
has been done with this thought in mind. I do not dare to stay idle.
What happened in the past feel like they happened yesterday.
I keep thinking,
between us, there should be a good start and a good ending.
It's a shame.
Things never go the way people want them to.
Your Majesty, I was wrong!
We were just chatting. Where did the wrong come from?
What did you do wrong?
I shouldn't have investigated Fan Xian!
Someone sent in a complaint. As the magistrate,
of course, you must investigate.
The crown prince arrived at court.
I wrongly used the law and lost rationality!
In front of the crown prince, you were put in a difficult position.
I understand that, too.
When you first took this position,
your first petition to me
said, "The most important thing for a subject is..."
Loyalty!
Your Majesty, I might be absent-minded and useless,
but my loyalty to Your Majesty has been proven over time!
Mei Zhili!
I heard you have the ability to read faces.
Come! Take a look at mine.
I... This... This...
I...
See if I am about to die!
Why does Your Majesty say that?
If I die,
there's still enough time to ally with the crown prince.
It would be nice to be a subject through three different reigns.
Your Majesty, I have been very honest with you.
There is nothing like that!
Honestly?
The Eastern Palace captured Teng Zijing!
Did you send men to investigate the address?
Did you send people to capture him?
If not,
then I was the one who listened to rumors
and should apologize to you?
Your Majesty! I know I was wrong! I deserve to die!
I'm wiling to accept the state law.
As an old subject,
if I use the law to punish you,
doesn't that mean I am the cruel and heartless one?
I understand.
Understand what?
Today, after I return home, I will likely...
I will fall for my mistake. It's just that my family is not aware of this.
Your Majesty, please spare them!
All right, all right.
You still haven't drank your honey.
Don't be afraid! I'll drink it with you!
I still hold some affection for old ministers.
Don't jump when you go back.
Send a petition saying that you are retiring to your hometown.
Don't get up too early tomorrow.
I ensure you will return home safe and sound.
Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty!
It's too late for regrets.
I only hope that Your Majesty keeps your health!
Your Majesty, take care!
Have the Inspection and Control Bureau watch Mei Zhili closely.
On the way to his hometown,
make it look like horse bandits killed him.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Today, in court, Fan Xian's actions have spread all throughout Jingdu.
I heard.
"Travelling for ten thousand miles in the sadness of autumn." (T/N: lines from Du Fu's poem)
Openly beating someone on the street.
The famed courtesan was tortured for love.
It is indeed an out of the ordinary experience.
Fan Xian does do things well.
But his personality is too arrogant and rude.
Now everyone knows
Fan Xian is heroic and has openly beat someone on the street.
If Wan'er married someone like that, I'm afraid
the royal family would lose face.
Do you still want to reject this marriage?
There is a difference between ruler and subject.
This person did not even show respect for the crown prince.
In the future, if he wants to control the Inside Treasury,
I fear there will be a latent danger, too.
I'm a little tired. You can go.
This child has never been willing
to let Wan'er marry Fan Xian.
But her words do make some sense.
Fan Xian's reputation is indeed damaged now.
This marriage...
does not seem very suitable.
Your Highness, you can simply order
that this marriage engagement to be broken.
Leave this to the decision of the emperor.
How could you
ask the crown prince about the assassination in front of everyone?
I wanted to know. So I asked.
In the end, he said nothing.
And that Si Lili who accepted torture for you!
Now everyone is talking about your affair with her.
She didn't accept torture for me.
Miss, many young men are outside again.
They all came because they heard about you,
to look at your elegant bearing.
Using flesh wounds to obtain fame.
Starting from today, I have made a place for myself in Jingdu.
These wounds... are worth it.
If you want to beat Guo Baokun, then go ahead.
But you had to reveal your actions.
And you had already arranged for a witness from Zuixian Hotel!
You created so much trouble so everyone would know that you
are a womanizer.
Correct.
- Why? - To break the engagement.
You don't want to marry Lin Wan'er?
I've told you about Miss Drumstick.
By marrying Wan'er, you can go back to the Inside Treasury.
It's hard to meet someone.
The Inside Treasury was the business established by your mother.
I think... she would prefer that I be happy.
Didn't you say you want to leave Jingdu? You can begin preparing now.
- Where will I go? - Think about it.
Tell me when you've decided. I'll prepare a carriage and horses for you.
Jingdu is a complicated place. It's good to leave soon,
or else your family will always be worried about you.
Everything is packed up?
We'll leave tomorrow.
Where are we going?
This world is so big. Where can we not go?
Anything is better than staying in Jingdu.
So much time has already passed.
I've always said I wanted to leave.
Until now,
can I follow my wish?
You... don't look very happy.
Go on.
Where?
Go see him.
No matter what you decide, we'll stay with you.
Ling'er, you can't lie to me!
It's the complete truth! Guo Baokun doesn't have a male servant!
How could this be?
You still have the mood to worry about a male servant?
Do you know what has happened to Fan Xian's reputation?
Last time, he had a singer in his carriage.
This time he has a complicated relationship with Zuixian Hotel's Si Lili!
You are a princess! How could you marry someone like that?
Don't worry. I will find a way to break your engagement.
It's late. Rest early.
I'll come and see you again tomorrow.
If you're not a male servant...
then who could you be?
I heard Wan'er went to break the engagement.
Fan Xian was rude, so they didn't see each other.
It seems like this child dislikes this engagement.
It's just that the Empress Dowager won't give up.
They only care about politics. Who has cared about what Wan'er thinks?
Your Highness, watch what you're saying.
Go and send a message for me.
- Break the engagement? - Yes.
Her Highness said she never wanted this engagement.
Now she hates Fan Xian even more after seeing his ridiculous acts.
Although the palace didn't relent,
but Her Highness will surely think of a plan. Do not worry.
This engagement definitely will be broken. Your Highness cannot marry just anyone.
Then, I must thank her personally!
Her Highness said to focus on treating your illness.
Then thank Mother for me.
I understand.
His Majesty also asked if you have someone in your heart.
Would I have anyone in my heart?
I will go back and report then.
Well...
If the person in the marriage contract can be replaced,
is there any requirement in his status?
His Majesty said, as long as you have someone who you like, his status is not important.
What if he's just a book attendant?
It's not a problem, either. Book attendant?
I'm just saying this. There's no specific meaning.
Book attendant? For which family?
It's rather strange. She has been nursing her illness for many years and doesn't have many friends.
Most of her friends are female.
How could she have met a book attendant?
Go and investigate
which family's book attendant met the princess.
After that...
check the history and character of this person before we talk about it later.
Yes.
Uncle Wu Zhu, could you have really just disappeared without a trace?
Many events have happened recently.
With each move I make, I don't know whether it's right or wrong.
If it were you, what would be your choice?
It's late. What's up?
Why did you take my son's candied hawthorn?
I already explained it to you during the day.
I didn't take your son's candied hawthorn!
Someone added drugs to it!
I did this for your son's sake.
- You even bit it. - I was testing the poison.
I think you are stupid.
Did you need to personally bite it just to test the drug?
What if you die?
That kind of poison won't kill me. After all, I'm Fei Jie's student.
What's even stupider is,
you even interrogated the crown prince at the public hall.
I merely wanted to find out the truth.
So, what if you know?
- I haven't thought about it yet. - That's why I said you are stupid.
You thought that siding with the second prince would shield you from the crown prince?
I'm not relying on Second Prince.
Even if you are stupid, you can't be more stupid again. You don't even have anyone to rely on.
Who gives you the right to be arrogant?
Older Brother, it's late and you are here
just to scold me?
I'm... not leaving anymore.
What? You are not leaving Jingdu anymore?
You are so stupid. If I leave, I fear you can't survive in Jingdu.
Haven't you always been saying that you want to leave this place forever?
- 50 taels? - What?
Pay me 50 taels every month.
My son needs to study. You must rely on your family's name to provide me with the best teacher.
Also, you must give me two plots of land.
The soil must be fertile and also... a cow.
Crown Prince may take action against me in the coming days.
Because you are stupid.
You want to be my guard by staying here during this period?
Money, land, cow, and nothing less.
Did you think carefully? Jingdu is not a kind place.
It's non-negotiable.
Fine, it's a deal.
You are really something. Get up.
I say...
Do you know who added the poison in your son's candied hawthorn?
- Me. - You?
That's right. He loves candies. I fear it will ruin his teeth. If I put poison in it,
if he eats a lot, his stomach will hurt. This is a good way to control him.
You added poison to your son's candied hawthorn just because of this reason?
I can't use the sword to scare him, either.
How can there be such a father like you?
This is my first time being a father. Everything takes time to get used to.
- Your son has a tough life. - My son has a blessed life.
He likes the wooden knife I made for him.
I'm also thinking of making a wooden sword, bow and arrows for him later.
Give me an idea of what to make first.
Can't you just make a wooden horse for him?
It has to go with a spear.
It's not a military horse. It's that kind of normal toy for kids.
What did you do that you have such a murderous air?
When you play with a kid, you must preserve the heart of a child.
Keep your innocence to shorten the distance between him and you. Get it?
I don't. Why did you take my son's candied hawthorn then?
I already said that I didn't take it from him.
- You bit it. - I was testing the poison.
I think you are stupid.
I won't die from the poison.
You are really stupid.
Fine, I'm stupid.
Your Majesty, Empress Dowager sent someone here to advise you to rest early.
What else did she say?
She also said Fan Xian was disrespectful to the crown prince at the public hall.
Although it has not been made clear, with all these comments, Your Majesty should
reconsider the marriage of the princess.
This marriage is connected with the royals anyway, so more care should be given.
If he is also respectful to the crown prince, how is he
different from Mei Zhili?
I heard he and the second prince are getting closer.
Second Prince went to the manor in Jingdu today.
I think that it was done deliberately.
In this way, Crown Prince will naturally think that
Fan Xian has already offered his service to Second Prince.
When Crown Prince panics, I fear he will use underhanded tactics.
When the time comes it would be unavoidable for Second Prince to trip him up.
These sons of mine are not extraordinary.
All the princes are careful in their thoughts and are great choices.
Who do you think they are deceiving?
I dare not be presumptuous.
The play has not ended yet. I should leave the stage as it is and let them continue singing.
- Eunuch Hou. - Here.
Your tongue has been rather long lately.
It's very early and you are here to look for me. What's so urgent?
Pardon me, Your Highness. I've been waiting here all morning,
I was afraid to disturb you.
Princess Royal wanted me to tell you that
yesterday Magistrate Mei reported sickness and has retired.
On the way home, he was killed by horse bandits.
Princess Royal thinks that... Your Highness...
She blames me for rushing to accuse Fan Xian that I dragged down Mei Zhili.
Grand Princess also said
she fears Fan Xian has decided to join with Second Prince.
If this goes on, he will become a huge hindrance to Your Highness.
I think it's not necessary. With Second Brother's disposition,
if Fan Xian had offered his services earlier, he wouldn't have personally made his debut.
The more he stands forward, the more it shows
that he is still undecided.
Princess Royal thinks that even if this is the case,
we must not let Fan Xian seize the rights of property, too.
Go back and tell Aunt.
From the looks of it, His Majesty transferred Fan Xian here.
I fear it's as fish bait. If we take action,
it has to be one-shot and to not let any courtiers interfere.
We can't rush this. Let me think again.
Why are you here again?
Didn't Fan Xian say you were leaving?
We re-negotiated the price and I'm back.
Where is he?
My father asked for him?
It's early in the morning. What can it be?
How would I know?
That's right, too.
Let me ask you something.
How much does Fan Xian pay you per month?
What did you say?
Didn't I make myself clear?
It's not that I didn't get it.
I don't understand why there isn't any change in the marriage between me and Wan'er.
That's to say, you still need to marry her.
I created such a scene and they still don't want to withdraw the marriage?
I heard the harem is not happy with you.
Even the Empress Dowager doesn't think highly of you.
Isn't that good? Why are we still sticking to the original plan?
It's His Majesty's decree that the marriage stays.
No... let me chart the relationship.
Princess Royal is His Majesty's younger sister. Lin Wan'er is the daughter of Princess Royal.
They are not blood-related but the status is correct.
- That's to say, Wan'er is also His Majesty's niece. - That's right.
Lord Father, between the two of us,
let me say something privately.
- Is His Majesty crazy? - How presumptuous!
Look at my state. Why must he still insist on
marrying his niece to me?
His Majesty is wise. He must have deeply hidden intentions.
What about my Miss Drumstick?
Forget her.
He's really giving you 50 taels?
- Fan Xian, you are giving him 50 taels per month? - Why are you asking this?
You even bought land and a cow for him?
I can't even get 50 taels a month.
Older Brother, how about this?
Let him be the young master. I will be your guard.
Cut the crap. I need you regarding something.
Tell Ruoruo to see me.
- What for? - Kidnap a wife.
Give me 50 taels and I will think about it.
Older Sister, you didn't even ask where we were going and you still came along?
Why should I ask?
In any case, you still need to know what we are going to do, right?
Older Brother has his plan.
Will you follow him if he wants to sell you?
He will have a reason for doing this, too.
Fan Xian, what sedative did you feed my older sister?
My older sister is the top talented person in Jingdu.
Why is she a fool when she's with you?
I should give you the instruction first. Ruoruo, you are a lady.
When you see your sister-in-law later, grab her and run.
Sister-in-law?
I'm going to marry Miss Drumstick first. Let's see how they can force me into that marriage.
Older Brother, where are we going?
Prince of Jing's manor. I know she's from there.
Your Highness, Fan Xian is requesting to meet you.
- Invite him in. - Yes.
Brother Fan.
Why are you free to see me today?
I have something to trouble you with.
Brother Fan, please speak.
I want to meet your female staff.
- Who? - Everyone.
This...
Once I recognize her, Ruoruo grab her.
If I take action, I fear it will be offensive.
Brother Fan, please don't worry.
You are already not offensive.
Your Highness, I'm going to start.
Come, line up properly.
One at a time. Walk this way.
Is she the one?
Next. Next.
Next.
- Older Brother, how is it? - Next, next.
Come, next.
Are you from this manor?
Are you married?
No.
What's your name?
Okay, next.
How about her?
Is she the one?
No.
It's okay.
Just wait.
The second line-up. Come here.
So picky. Come here.
Just go. Don't be afraid.
- Is she the one? - Okay, you may go.
Leave now. My older brother doesn't want to see you.
Come.
Still can't find her. Don't be anxious. There's still another line-up.
Next line-up. Come.
That's it. Everyone's here?
Yes. That's all.
It can't be. I definitely saw her at the poetry recital.
There were many guests on that day.
The girl you are looking for may not be from my manor.
If this is the case, I fear it will be hard to find her.
I'm going to visit every home then.
Then I fear you will be beaten and kicked out.
Translation and Timing by the Joy of Life Team @ Viki.com
♫ Life goes round and round ♫
♫ In the long river of time ♫
♫ Layers of memories, of many lives over ♫
♫ Get stacked up ♫
♫ In an intoxicating river of stars ♫
♫ Before you know it, spring is over and it's almost fall again ♫
♫ The swallows are gone to their wintering grounds ♫
♫ Who can give up the chance ♫
♫ To spend this life with you? ♫
♫ You have been walking around in your dream for so long ♫
♫ The flowers fall from the boughs quietly ♫
♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫
♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫
♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫
♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫
♫ No complaints ♫
♫ It's a cold world and I still think of you as I did before ♫
♫ The moon is sleepless ♫
♫ Leave a warm heart ♫
♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫
♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains ♫
♫ Through the fire of war ♫
♫ You are always there for me ♫
♫ The flowers leave the boughs, quietly ♫
♫ Year in and year out, we are on the road ♫
♫ Counting the remaining days of the year ♫
♫ Even if we will never meet again ♫
♫ Even if the bond is broken ♫
♫ No complaints ♫
♫ It's a cold world and I think of you as I did before ♫
♫ The moon is sleepless ♫
♫ Leave a warm heart ♫
♫ To look after the rest of the year ♫
♫ Even if I have to cross a thousand mountains and through the fire of war ♫
♫ You are always there for me ♫