Joy of Life (庆余年)

Do you plan to stand there all day long?

Don't pull a long face.

Young man,

you can't afford to be down.

Someone reported you to me.

Was it about me silencing someone?

I've heard about it.

Did you do it?

If I really did it,

would you arrest me?

If you want to punish me,

you shouldn't come and see me now.

If you want to bend the law for your own benefit,

that's more reason for you not to see me.

Giving opportunities for scandals.

You might get complained.

If you are the one who killed them,

I won't be able to face Wan Er

if I arrest you myself.

But if I bend the law,

I won't be able to face my conscience.

You are still

not cruel enough.

So, was it you?

In the last Spring Imperial Examination,

replacing one's name with another.

I do seem to recall that.

Seem?

After all, it's nothing serious.

There was no need for me to do it.

So, did you arrange it?

I didn't.

Governing a kingdom as you would cook a small fish.

How can you cook a small fish

if you keep overdoing it by murdering?

It's not worth it.

Do you think this is

a false accusation? - It might not be necessary.

I've been on the political scene for many years.

I've had many proteges and acquaintances.

I can't even recognize them.

I don't know whether they are good or evil.

There must be bad ones

and stupid ones among them.

These are the people who were in charge of

the Spring Imperial Examination back then.

If there was a murder, begin your investigation with them

and you might find something.

Is it really not you? - Absolutely.

Did the victim's family find you in person?

Yes.

His Majesty just gave you the duty of the past examination's investigation

to you a few days ago,

and you have a murder case immediately.

What a coincidence.

In that case,

these names

might not be good enough.

The case involves many people.

We will escort all of you to the Court of Judicial Review.

When we arrive,

we will question you again.

Remember. At the hall of the Court of Judicial Review,

there's no need to panic and overthink.

The Overwatch Council will be in charge.

Understand? - Yes.

Yes.

Why are you pulling this?

I have nothing to do anyway.

President.

Ruo Hai, you're here.

What is it?

Do you know about Fan Xian's investigation?

I do.

Lin Ruo Fu has been the chancellor for many years.

He has many proteges.

A young man won't be enough to investigate him.

He already said

what you just mentioned.

The words we use

are almost identical.

Keep talking.

Lin Ruo Fu is Fan Xian's future father-in-law.

No matter what,

you shouldn't let Fan Xian investigate it.

Regardless of the result,

how will Fan Xian live with that in the future?

I also said the same thing.

What else did you say?

I'm asking

if you should get someone else to investigate Chancellor Lin's case.

There's no one else.

What do you mean?

You are so free that you are playing with ropes.

Let me do it.

Give me the case.

I'll investigate it for the young ones.

Why go through the trouble?

He's not from the Yan family.

You want him to take over the Overwatch Council.

Elders like us

should protect him more or less.

I think it works.

Someone from the Ministry of Revenue like you

should not meddle in the Overwatch Council's matters.

You can't take the case.

Why?

They appointed Fan Xian by name.

Isn't it the same no matter who investigates the case?

The Overwatch Council doesn't fool around.

Isn't asking Fan Xian to investigate Lin Ruo Fu

an act of fooling around?

He's right.

Both of you agree with each other?

What is the reason?

The reason is simple.

Fan Xian must investigate this case.

I'm sure both of you understand

the might of Heaven's will.

This matter

won't be able to save him.

How about a bowl of wontons?

It's freshly wrapped? - Yes.

Take a seat.

Wontons.

Wontons. Hot wontons.

Paper kites!

Take a look at newly-made kites!

Unruly woman!

Unruly woman!

Who are you to oppose Chancellor Lin?

Chancellor Lin was kind to me.

Today, I must repay his kindness.

Arrest him!

After him! Don't let him escape!

I feel so afraid.

It's so scary.

Lord Yan,

evidence of the assassination.

Are you injured?

The Overwatch Council is reputable.

With Lord Yan and everyone here,

the people are relieved.

Lord Yan, I think that was Yuan Hong Dao.

Chancellor Lin's protege.

Don't doubt yourself.

It's him.

Do people see others as pigs

in recent years?

You may leave.

Mr. Yuan tried to murder them during the journey?

It was an attempted murder.

The crime is confirmed.

Indeed.

Mr. Yuan has been my protege for many years.

I can't prove my innocence now.

Why would Mr. Yuan do that?

I thought

you would ask me

if I was the one who instructed it.

You are not a fool.

How unexpected.

Mr. Yuan

has been hiding his identity

for so many years.

I didn't realize.

Who is he working for?

It's no longer important now.

My Lord, where are we going? - Xinyang.

Keep going. Don't stop.

Yes.

Headed to Xinyang?

Princess Yun Rui's territory?

Is Yuan Hong Dao a spy for Princess Yun Rui?

Fan Xian investigates the case and Princess Yun Rui sets a trap.

Regardless, other people did that.

It's not related to that person.

I'll assume

I didn't hear what you said just now.

Even if you hear it, I still won't admit it.

President.

Even the Black Cavalry is following.

Are you not going to arrest Yuan Hong Dao?

Chancellor Lin went to the palace.

Fan Xian went as well.

Why is he putting his nose in this matter?

He has no choice.

It seems like

Fan Xian is going to punish his own family.

Is he arresting Lin Ruo Fu

to meet His Majesty?

Lin Ruo Fu has been an official for many years.

He has many proteges.

In that case,

They will hate Fan Xian.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

Many people hate me too.

How old are you and how old is he? Can you even compare that?

There's no need to be afraid.

Chancellor Lin has seen decades of turmoil.