Joy of Life (庆余年)

What's this?

A seat granted by His Majesty.

Even the crown prince is standing. Who is he?

The chief councilor, General Qin Ye.

The chief councilor, huh?

So, he's the top military officer. - That's right.

Every soldier we have in the Qing Kingdom

is under General Qin's disposal.

He's not wearing any armor.

That's unnecessary. This is a court session.

If so, who does this empty seat belong to, then?

Salute.

Don't do this. I don't deserve it.

They're not bowing to you.

Stop sleeping.

All of them are watching.

Chancellor Lin, you're here.

I wasn't sleeping.

I was awake.

So, Uncle is that mighty?

He's the head of all officials.

Lord Fan, you...

This is my position.

I'll stand here.

Your position is over there.

You should stand there. I won't join you.

Where's the throne? - What?

Why isn't this the throne?

Why did you drag me here?

His Majesty thought the throne was uncomfortable.

That's why he changed it.

He's quite willful, huh?

Lower your volume.

His Majesty said

the seat doesn't matter.

What matters is the person sitting above it.

His Majesty's words do make sense.

His Majesty's words always made sense.

So, besides His Majesty,

only the two of them can sit, huh?

Three of them.

There are only two empty seats.

You're right.

Were you waiting for me?

What act are you guys staging now?

What do you mean?

Did you teach Fan Xian how to write his self-defense statement?

It was his own idea.

Did you not instigate him at all?

No.

I don't trust you at all.

You know that it's difficult for me to speak with my identity.

However, the Censorate is infuriated.

You should speak up for him later.

Why are you keeping quiet?

I can't speak up for him.

Not even a single word.

Stop pretending.

Thank you.

Put your back into it.

Has General Qin always been like this?

Can you stop teasing the old general?

I'm just asking. Can't I do so?

Fan Xian.

That's me.

You are?

I've read your poem collections.

I admire your flair too.

I didn't write them.

I know.

A deity appeared in your dream

and taught you how to write them.

There's no deity.

I come from a different era.

All educated individuals should know

how to manifest illustrious virtues.

How could you not know that?

No matter who's your backer,

and no matter how amazing your literary talent is,

Today, I must uphold the law and eradicate evil.

You are?

This is the left censor-in-chief,

Lai Ming Cheng.

Your Highness.

Lord Lai is the top official within the Censorate.

Both his character and knowledge are truly impressive.

Lord Lai, you should reserve your strength for the main event.

Your Highness, you must be joking.

We'll know who's loyal and who's treacherous

in the court session later.

There's no issue with his character.

It's just that he's inflexible.

If not, he wouldn't have remained in the Censorate all his life.

How do you plan to deal with the situation?

I'm an honest person. I'll deal with it honestly.

An honest person, huh?

I like that.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Cheng Ze, please spare the formalities.

It'll damage our bond if you stay too courteous.

Your Highness, your words have warmed my heart.

As long as it doesn't burn it.

That cooled down my heart. - That was quick.

Your Highness, we encourage each other.

Why hasn't President Chen arrived yet?

I don't believe this.

You're no longer young, you know?

Now, you can't even push me up the steps. - As if!

What are you hiding in your wheelchair?

It's so dense!

Divine soldiers.

I can never trust your words.

This won't do. I need to get help.

Wait here. - No need for that.

Help has arrived.

President.

Your Highness, you're here too.

Let me push him.

You blocked my steed when we first met.

Why are you digging up old debts now?

I knew you were bold before this.

I never expected you to be this bold.

You're going against the Censorate alone. That's gutsy of you.

Your Highness, are you here to enjoy the show too?

Isn't that obvious?

Cheng Ru. - Cheng Ru.

What's with all the sweat?

Don't do anything stupid later.

Don't worry. I'm not a lunatic.

What's going on?

His Majesty will arrive soon.

Lord Fan, hurry and return to your position.

Remember, don't move casually.

How many times will they ring the bell?

Hurry up.

Everyone,

I assume you all have heard about

the incident with the Censorate.

Have you all read Fan Xian's defense booklet?

You guys haven't read it, huh?

Read it carefully.

Read it thoroughly.

Lai Ming Cheng.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Who are you trying to impeach here?

I'm impeaching Fan Xian, a law official,

for accepting bribes

and disregarding the law!

Fan Xian.

Yes, Your Majesty. - Do you confess your crime?

I have no crime to confess.

Accepting bribes and disregarding the law?

I have no idea where that came from.

Lai Ming Cheng.

The Vegetable Inspection Office bribed the First Bureau.

Fan Xian took the bribe in public.

We have many witnesses of his crime.

This is absolutely true.

Do you confess your crime?

I didn't take any bribes. I'm innocent.

Fan Xian,

I have both witnesses and evidence of your crime here.

How dare you still deny it?

I didn't take any bribes. How should I confess?

Your Majesty, please allow me to summon the witnesses here.

Spare yourself from the trouble.

Who was the one who tried to bribe him?

It was Eunuch Dai.

Summon him.

Summon Eunuch Dai.

Summon Eunuch Dai.

Summon Eunuch Dai.

Chen Ping Ping.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Fan Xian works for the Overwatch Council.

How do you explain yourself?

Your Majesty, the Overwatch Council is under you too.

No favoritism will be practiced

in front of the law.

If so, do you think Fan Xian looks like an unlawful individual?

He does.

But...

Your Majesty, to be honest,

even since I took over the Overwatch Council,

everyone looks like an unlawful individual to me.

Listen to what he's saying.

What nonsense is he talking about?

Precisely.

Everyone looks unlawful to you?

Indeed.

Let me take a look, then.

Do you think Chancellor Lin looks like one?

He looks exactly like one.

How could Chancellor Lin look like an unlawful individual?

That's nonsense.

President Chen,

you have sharp eyes.

I have poor vision. Sorry for that.

Chancellor Lin,

President Chen was just joking with you.