Joy of Life (庆余年)

It doesn't matter if he enters the ancestral hall or not.

His surname is still Fan.

As for the troubles he got into, I'll educate him on it.

If he does get in trouble, I'll bail him out.

Your Majesty, that's how he is.

Your Majesty, you're the only one who can tolerate his temper.

I have been understanding and considerate toward all of you,

but

who has been considerate toward me?

What does Your Majesty mean?

Fan Xian and Cheng Ze caused such a commotion in the court,

yet none of you even

tried to mediate.

Why?

They accuse him of smuggling, but they have found no evidence.

Instead, they turn to investigate corruption.

You're all assisting each other.

Is it really about investigating corruption?

You are

investigating my son.

Do you think I have no regard for our family ties?

I didn't say a word.

It was all Chen Ping Ping backing them up.

Your Majesty, I believe that

since this dispute has arisen, we might as well escalate it.

He is my son.

He is also the prince of the Qing Kingdom, Your Majesty.

Prince Cheng Ze has been intelligent since young.

He has managed the affairs for many years. Now he is fully fledged.

There's nothing wrong with him.

But there are many with ill intentions around him

who should be cleared out.

Cleared out?

You are trying to clear out my son.

Only Fan Xian can help Your Majesty purge the corrupt officials.

I'm just worried he may not be valued once the threat is eliminated.

That won't happen, Fan Xian is smart.

He will only use others as tools.

You saw in the court today

how the crown prince's followers fanned the flames.

Fan Xian shouldn't be dragged into such conflicts.

It wasn't the crown prince.

They were clearly the crown prince's men.

It wasn't the crown prince.

They work for the crown prince. If not him, then who?

The Qing Kingdom has strict laws.

I take pride in that.

What's that supposed to mean?

Today in the court, there was a sentence that displeased His Majesty.

Which sentence?

Your Majesty, you're the ruler of the kingdom.

There's nothing you shouldn't review.

However, as I lead the Six Ministries,

I'm responsible for sharing your burden with you.

Your Majesty, if you're troubled because of this,

and if this continues,

I'm afraid the Six Ministries will slack off,

and no one will respect the law.

There is nothing wrong with those words.

The one who incited the crown prince's followers

was Chancellor Lin.

He wants to provoke a fight between the princes.

But how does he

benefit from this?

He wants to see

who the future ruler of the Qing Kingdom will be.

His vision

is too far-reaching.

It's not just about vision.

It's about overreaching.

Was the list of corrupt officials in the court

really compiled by the Overwatch Council?

Of course.

I guess the people on that list

were not the Overwatch Council's primary targets

but were personally selected by you.

Your Highness is so smart.

You admit it?

Why not?

It's our duty to root out traitors, regardless of affiliation.

My personal efforts are nothing more than a part of the Council's honor.

All those on that list are under my patronage.

You're really good at picking.

Your patronage?

Your Highness, please forgive me.

As you know, I haven't been in the capital for long.

If I may ask,

among the six ministries, nine courts, and various provincial offices,

where exactly does your personal patronage belong?

And what is their official rank?

Personal connections.

Just

friends.

That's fine.

Your Highness, don't worry.

Having poor taste in friends does not violate the law.

I'm so glad to hear that.

Your Highness, please be more cautious in the future.

My carriage is ahead.

Walk with me a bit.

No problem.

Walking isn't against the law either.

In good conscience, ever since you came to the capital,

I've always admired you, even to the point of confiding in you.

In what? I didn't catch those two words.

Even at this stage, I can still take a step back.

I don't mind that you investigate those on the list.

I hope it stops here.

One should not go too far.

Your Highness' statement about not going too far is going too far itself.

The method and scope of the investigation are in accordance with the law.

It cannot be negotiated.

If you don't believe me, ask the censors in the Censorate.

You're pushing me to death.

You didn't violate the law. What are you afraid of?

I'm not afraid of death. - You are so brave.

Everyone in the capital could die,

but not me.

Your Highness, mind your words.

Those who live forever and never die

are hard to kill.

Lord Fan, you're in high spirits these days.

I abide by the law, so naturally I can live in peace.

It's just that you haven't been in the capital for long.

If you've stayed for a longer time,

you will naturally gain more connections.

Your Highness is right.

I came late and had no connections.

Fortunately, I always have some official duties.

No matter what, I won't be alone.

I know you sent Fan Si Zhe up north.

Your Highness knows everything.

You are so cruel. It's freezing cold there.

How could you send your younger brother to suffer in Northern Qi?

I am soft-hearted and cannot bear to see siblings separated.

That's why I sent my men over.

By now, they should have brought him back.

Your Highness is sentimental.

If only you were more careful in choosing friends, it would be perfect.

My carriage is ahead.

No need to see me off.

Let's meet again when Si Zhe returns.

Goodbye. - We have plenty of time.

My Lord,

if they really bring back Young Master Si Zhe,

it would be troublesome.

Bi An. - Yes, Your Highness.

You were right.

What? - There needs to be a response.

We can't appear to be weak.

What should we do?

I heard there was a murder in Moon Embracing Pavilion.

Moon Embracing Pavilion?

No, there wasn't.

You just heard of it.

I understand.

Help!

Help!

Help!

Help!

What happened?

Quick, let's check on her. - Hurry!

Let's go! - Go!

According to the list,

there are quite many corrupt officials in the capital.

They are all parasites that deserve the death sentence.

Do we really investigate?

As I look at the list,

many of them have some connections with Prince Cheng Ze.

He's just a prince.

As censors, we should have the courage to even accuse His Majesty.

Investigate. Investigate thoroughly.

Let His Majesty see that

it's not only the Overwatch Council that can get things done.

There's been a murder!

There's been a murder!

There's been a murder!

Where? - It's a brothel called Moon Embracing Pavilion.

Someone beat a courtesan to death at the entrance.

That's the Judicial Bureau's business.

It has nothing to do with us.

The manager of Moon Embracing Pavilion went missing.

But she left a letter to the Judicial Bureau,

saying that the owner of Moon Embracing Pavilion is Fan Si Zhe.

Fan Si Zhe?

Fan Jian's son?

Fan Xian's younger brother.

The Fan family runs a brothel?

It is said that they forced women into prostitution.

That courtesan's death might have something to do with this.

Has the Judicial Bureau looked into it?

Not just the Judicial Bureau, Fan Xian also went there in person.

Fan Xian?

He's trying to interfere with the Judicial Bureau's investigation.

My Lord.

This woman

was beaten to death.

Many people witnessed it.

The coroner is on his way here.

There should be no deviation in the cause of death.