Joy of Life (庆余年)

Once every three years?

It has become a tradition.

If someone is up to something bad,

this is a chance.

We will take strict precautions to ensure no one can break in.

In the early years, there were assassins, but not in recent years.

It's harder to assassinate here than in the capital.

These are...

They are all craftsmen from Xuankong Temple.

It's always been like this.

Before the Flower Viewing Festival,

they must all leave to ensure no outsiders are present on the day.

After the Flower Viewing Festival, they will come back.

Don't worry about them. Let's go up.

Why are they all bound with chains?

It's a royal area.

We can never be too cautious.

Lord Fan.

This is the place.

Can these craftsmen go home?

Lord Fan.

You must be kidding.

Does the Flower Viewing Festival, which occurs once every three years,

keep these people confined here for life?

It concerns His Majesty's safety.

Someone must bear the burden.

Lord Fan.

Is there anything else you want to ask?

Nothing.

Let's complete the errands first.

His Majesty instructed that

Lord Fan's pot

should be placed here.

That's the only errand.

We'll return to the capital now.

What's wrong?

Is there anyone up here?

No one.

After the craftsmen leave,

it's just an empty temple.

Did you see anyone else?

I just heard some movement up there.

Footsteps?

Not quite, more like the light sound of toes touching the ground.

There's nowhere to hide here.

Could it have been

a bird?

Maybe.

Don't worry.

After we leave, the palace guards will enter.

They will surely thoroughly inspect the place.

There won't be any hidden dangers.

Nice view.

The Chrysanthemum Viewing Festival is held here every three years.

It is for this very view.

Three years ago, I wasn't in the capital.

Lord Fan, your rise

has been unprecedented.

Let's go.

Okay.

Your internal energy seems a bit chaotic.

I'm fine.

Sometimes my cultivation goes out of control.

I'm fine now.

It's not my place to ask about your cultivation,

but chaotic internal energy isn't good.

You should consult your mentor.

No one teaches me.

I taught myself.

You learned this by yourself?

To be honest,

Lord Fan,

His Majesty really thinks highly of you.

His Majesty delayed the Flower Viewing Festival for an official.

It's unheard of.

Lord Fan, you have a bright future ahead.

Commander Gong, you're too kind.

With such a promising future, you should take care of your health.

Negligence in mastering cultivation can have dire consequences.

I appreciate your concern.

Lord Fan.

You have a promising future.

I too aspire to reach such heights.

I win again.

Thanks for letting me win.

No, Ruo Ruo, this is not enough.

I lost all my money.

Even between siblings, we must be clear about money.

No money left.

I can't play anymore.

I don't have any money to play.

Wan Er, you take over. I'll give way.

Give way?

It's all the same. Come.

Shuffle the tiles.

Why are you locking me up?

Let me go.

Are you deaf?

Watch out, I'll poison you.

I'll kill you.

These are your people.

Are you willing to

kill them with poison?

President.

Don't worry.

Watch how I deal with these boys.

I gave the order.

Don't make it hard on them.

You want to lock me up?

Eat while it's hot.

Why lock me up? - Eat.

Lord Wu was the one who attacked me?

At our age, we need to be mindful of

what we consume and do.

I've returned to the capital with a single mission,

which is to bring the culprit to justice.

But I'm puzzled.

I tracked the whereabouts of the murderer in Jiangnan,

but after returning to the capital, he vanished.

Even the Overwatch Council found no clues.

Who's secretly protecting him?

Tell me in advance what you want to eat next time.

President.

What are you doing?

Bringing you food.

Wan Er, it doesn't seem like it's your first time playing.

When I was sick and couldn't go out,

I always found something to play with myself.

Come, let's continue.

What's going on?

Fan Si Zhe came early in the morning to bid farewell to Father.

He said he wants to head north.

So he wants one last game before leaving?

It wasn't his idea.

It was Father.

Father suggested playing poker?

Father doesn't want Si Zhe to leave.

No wonder.

Father prepared a lot of money.

He's been losing money, but keeps playing.

It's not about playing poker.

He wants him to stay.

Father is embarrassed to say it directly,

so he tries to keep him at the poker table.

But why does Aunt Liu want him to leave?

I really can't understand that.

I think

Aunt Liu wants to let go,

to let Si Zhe grow and experience on his own.

Also,

many recent troubles in the capital were on me.

Sending Si Zhe away from the capital

might be a way to protect him.

Father.

I think

all the tiles have been dealt,

how about we stop here?

It will get dark if we keep playing.

If it gets dark, we'll eat.

After we eat, we will continue.

I'll skip dinner.

I need to get going.

No rush to leave.

I have to leave sooner or later.

Once you've been through the hardship,

that's enough.

He's grown up and has his own ideas.

Just let him follow his heart.

How about this, Father?

We'll play one game to decide.

If I lose, I'll leave.

Well, you two are out.

It's still between us.

What's the rule?

Didn't I just say that?

I'll only play one game.

If I lose this game, I will leave.

If you lose, you can leave.

If you win, will you stay?

We'll see after the winner is decided.

And you won't be able to play anymore if I win.

You guys have no money left.

Father, stop, you're getting addicted.

You left last time to avoid trouble.

It's unnecessary now.

You've grown a lot since you returned.

Honestly,

I wanted to make money previously

to show you my ability.

I was just afraid you'd think I was a useless son.

I wanted to make you proud.

I wanted to do something you could see.

I've seen it.

But it's different this time.

This time, I'm doing it for myself.

I want to open an unprecedented shop in Northern Qi.

I want to link Northern Qi's fortune and wealth.

So this time,

I'm chasing my own dream.

Si Zhe