Joy of Life (庆余年)

I remember she once told me,

being an emperor is not an easy job.

It requires a strong heart and unwavering will.

Therefore,

some things must be abandoned,

including

the most precious things.

I've kept you in Danzhou for many years.

You suffered plenty of hardships

and grievances.

Please don't blame me for that.

Your Majesty,

I...

I...

I don't really know who's my father now.

Isn't it obvious?

Even a goddess like her

would fall for mortal beings.

She married into the Nanqing imperial family.

Who was she married to?

The prince back then.

He's also

the current Emperor of Nanqing.

She was married to the Emperor of Qing.

Your Majesty, do I have to kneel?

Do you wish to kneel?

You don't have to

if you don't feel like it.

Ye Qing Mei had a child with him too.

Is he the son of the Emperor of Qing?

He's about the same age as you.

I...

Your son, I...

I still don't know my birth date.

On the 18th day of the first lunar month.

On the 18th day of the first lunar month, huh?

As the saying goes...

Take things as they are.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I finally have a birthday now.

Rest and recuperate well.

Head to Jiangnan once you've recovered.

Go and take a look

at the assets left behind by your mother for you.

It's a pleasure to know you.

I was also regretful

that I came too late.

We missed out on each other,

Mother.

Xian, I've checked our surroundings.

There's no one outside.

Xian,

what's the matter with you?

Today, His Majesty

confessed for the first time

that I'm his son.

Blood is thicker than water after all.

All of the answers I gave him

sounded appropriate.

They were filled with adoration

and a touch of moving emotions.

Xian?

However, those weren't my heartfelt words.

Ruo Ruo,

I've been acting all this while.

Why?

It's because I'm afraid.

You're afraid?

Are you afraid that His Majesty might deceive you?

Not entirely.

I could feel that his emotions were sincere.

But for some reason, behind those emotions, I think there's another him

behind that mask.

Why would you think of it like that?

If he truly cared about his son, which was I,

he could've told me that on our first encounter.

But he only stood there and observed me.

The dangers I met in the capital,

my trip to Northern Qi,

the Spring Imperial Examination,

my wedding,

he observed me until today.

Maybe...

Maybe His Majesty was touched

when you saved him in Xuankong Temple.

So, his concern for me

has to depend on my performance?

He'll determine if I'm a worthy son or not

by observing my performance first, huh?

Ruo Ruo,

although you haven't met His Majesty as many times as me,

let me ask you this.

Would our father do this?

No.

Xian,

when you put it that way,

it sounded like His Majesty was weighing the pros and cons.

The terrifying thing is

that I didn't know

when he started observing me

and how long it would last.

I don't know if his concern for me is more important

than the value I provide to him.

And, I don't know

whether I'm his son

or his pawn.

But of course,

I might be imagining things too.

Maybe I'm overthinking it.

A woman's instinct is always right.

But I'm a man.

My instinct is telling me

that your instinct is right.

Xian, if His Majesty is this terrifying,

we should return to Danzhou once you've fully recovered.

The capital

is too exhausting to reside in.

Ruo Ruo,

in the future, I'm afraid I cannot

return to Danzhou whenever I feel like it.

I've given it some serious thought.

I'll head to Jiangnan.

But it's not because of His Majesty's order or anything else.

It's because I realize

that there are certain things only I can accomplish

besides idling my life away

and enjoy a peaceful life.

Wan Er.

Wan Er.

Wan Er.

Are you Mr. Wu Zhu?

Tell Fan Xian to head to Jiangnan and visit the Three Great Workshops.

Tell Fan Xian to head to Jiangnan.

Visit the Three Great Workshops.

Tell Fan Xian to head to Jiangnan.

Visit the Three Great Workshops.

Tell Fan Xian to head to Jiangnan.

Visit the Three Great Workshops.

Tell Fan Xian to head to Jiangnan.

Visit the Three Great Workshops.

Yes. I am Wu Zhu.

You're wounded. - That's right.

Based on the current conditions,

I cannot survive if I enter the palace.

Therefore, you have to relay the message to Fan Xian.

Who's targeting you?

Plenty of people.

The entire capital is unsafe.

Did you kill my elder brother?

Yes, I did.

I'm going to kill you.

That is

understandable.

I'm seriously wounded. Based on the current conditions,

this is your best opportunity to kill me.

I'll definitely kill you! - That is understandable.

Tell Fan Xian to head to Jiangnan.

Tell Fan Xian to head to Jiangnan.

Visit the Three Great Workshops.

Tell Fan Xian to head to Jiangnan and visit the Three Great Workshops.

I'm going to kill you, but not right now!

Visit the Three Great Workshops.

Why? - Fan Xian will head to Jiangnan soon.

However, he has lost all of his powers.

My mother and Cheng Ze,

they'll never let this opportunity slip.

I shall spare you for now.

It's because he needs you.

You're trustworthy indeed.

Once the crisis is over,

you and I

will be sworn enemies.

Deal.

When Fan Xian no longer needs me,

you may take my life.

This is unexpected indeed.

In the blink of an eye,

we're already at the South.

Cheng Ru, you have no idea.

It's been so many years since I left the palace.

We should've come out sooner.

You're right.

Although I've returned to the capital,

my heart always yearns for the scenery outside the capital.

Based on what you guys said,

leaving the capital sounds enticing.

You're still young. You'll know when you get older.

Why don't we have a toast under this magnificent scenery?

Come.

Come.

Isn't this farewell party

too grand?

This is what we're supposed to do

when we're this close.

Your Highness, I'm truly touched

by your concern for him.

Fan Xian,

His Highness honors and respects the talented.

However, you mustn't forget

that there's still a difference between your ranks.