Joy of Life (2019) s02e22 Episode Script

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(Joy of Life Season 2)
(Episode 22)
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.
He understands everything.
In this situation,
can Chancellor Lin still protect himself?
He has a choice.
Fan Xian,
when we meet His Majesty later,
don't butt in no matter what I say.
Just ignore everything.
I don't think I should go in.
That won't do.
You must be present.
If we could catch Yuan Hong Dao
and get him to admit that someone ordered him to do it,
we might have a way out.
If the Overwatch Council wanted to catch someone,
it would've already caught that person.
Both of you. I'm still here.
You can tell everything we said to His Majesty honestly.
That is how we show that we have nothing to hide.
Both of you, please talk about this in private.
A just person is selfless.
What did I tell you just now?
Later, I shouldn't interrupt
no matter what you say in front of His Majesty.
If His Majesty asks for your opinion,
just play dumb.
Chancellor Lin.
We are honest
and selfless.
Do you remember?
You must watch
and learn from this act.
In the future,
you will be doing the play with His Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Chancellor Lin and Lord Fan are here.
Quick! Offer a seat for Chancellor Lin.
Chancellor Lin, I've read many booklets.
The talents have been used correctly in the Qing Kingdom.
It is thriving.
This is all thanks to you.
You deserve all the credit.
Did I
make it fall?
Chancellor Lin,
sit.
I'm old.
My eyes are blurred.
I accidentally offended Your Majesty.
Please punish me.
I told you.
Your contributions are indispensable.
You are innocent.
Your Majesty, I can't repay you even if I die a hundred deaths
with how you are treating me.
I'm talking about a hundred deaths
and not dying in vain.
Why are you talking about deaths for no reason?
The day
will still come one day for us.
Chancellor Lin, you are in the prime of your life.
It's still too early to say this.
Chancellor Lin,
I'm afraid
you came here
for a different reason than usual.
Your Majesty,
I've committed a crime.
Stand up and tell me.
I have been
working hard all these years.
I'm physically and mentally exhausted.
Now, I'm full of gray hair and plagued with illnesses.
I cannot contribute to the kingdom with my body anymore.
Doing nothing in my position
makes me anxious somehow.
Your Majesty, please allow me
to retire.
Plagued with illnesses?
- Fan Xian. - Yes.
Do you think Chancellor Lin is telling the truth?
Your Majesty, I'm young and don't understand clearly.
Didn't you study medicine?
I study poison.
- Do you know how to check his pulse? - Yes.
Come and check Chancellor Lin's pulse
to see what illnesses he has.
Your Majesty,
I guess I can.
What do you mean?
I can't sense anything abnormal from his pulse.
Old age is not a symptom.
Chancellor Lin.
Didn't you say you were plagued by illnesses?
I knocked the stool down.
Didn't Your Majesty see it just now?
My eyes can't see anymore.
Fan Xian,
can you see from my pulse
that my eyes don't work anymore?
I can't.
I acted rudely in front of His Majesty.
If I don't have a vision illness,
wouldn't it be a crime worthy of death?
After all,
I've served Your Majesty for many years.
I just hope I can be buried in my hometown when I die.
Chancellor Lin,
you've achieved many things.
If you leave,
all the officials
might resign as well.
Your Majesty is wrong.
I've held a high position
and enjoyed a luxurious life.
Serving the kingdom is what I should do.
How can I call it an achievement?
I am only lucky
to not make any mistakes.
You have contributions so you can make mistakes.
They cancel out each other.
I'm old. I can't afford to make any mistakes.
Your Majesty, please grant my request.
I'm reluctant to see you go.
I will be grateful
to the point of crying.
If you leave,
who can become the chancellor?
Your Majesty
should make this important decision.
I dare not give any opinion.
Among the officials in the imperial court,
there's no one else who's better than you
when it comes to knowledge and farsightedness.
Indeed.
If someone is better than me,
I won't be holding
the position of Chancellor for all these years.
If I say someone can take over my position,
what does it mean?
It means I don't have a good eye for talent.
Which is why
Your Majesty won't make a mistake
with your eye for talent.
So, the position of Chancellor is still yours.
Unfortunately, I'm old.
There's no need to worry, Your Majesty.
After I retire,
Your Majesty can take your time to choose slowly.
I'm sure you can find the leader of officials
who is most suitable for Your Majesty.
Chancellor Lin,
you have many proteges
under you.
Which of them can be entrusted with important responsibilities?
Can you give me a list
so I can promote one of them in the future?
I'm an upright official.
I don't do that.
Chancellor Lin, you know about this. Right?
I dare not.
Your Majesty's eye for talent is a lot better than mine.
I dare not.
When will you leave?
I'll leave the capital immediately.
Fan Xian and Wan Er's wedding is coming.
Won't you wait for a while more?
No. I'm eager to return home.
What a pity.
Chancellor Lin,
are you going back home alone?
As Your Majesty wishes,
I will
return home alone.
My son is mentally handicapped.
The journey is far.
I'm afraid he might have an accident if we return home.
So,
I won't be
bringing this child along.
Fan Xian,
Da Bao is close to you usually.
I need to trouble you to take care of him.
I'll find someone to send him to your house one day.
Of course, I won't treat you badly.
All his expenses is here.
That's not necessary.
You mustn't deduct his meal expenses.
His Majesty is the witness.
Chancellor Lin.
Let me send you off.
Your Majesty.
This wily old fox.
He is even setting up a trap before he leaves.
Uncle, are you going to retire?
What is the result
of Yang Wan Li's name being replaced
on the roll of honor?
The Minister of Rites, Guo Zheng,
has been banished to Jiangnan by His Majesty.
Only Guo Zheng is banished
for cheating in the Spring Imperial Examination.
Does it mean the investigation ends in nothing?
There's only one result.
Let you investigate the fraud cases from previous years
and use the murder case to send me off.
His Majesty's plan of wanting to replace the chancellor
has been brewing for a long time.
So, every step he took
was for your sake?
It was prepared for me.
I was wondering
why he made you the central official.
I finally get it now.
The Spring Imperial Examination was organized for my sake.
Prince Cheng Ze thought he set you a trap,
but His Majesty used Prince Cheng Ze for his own plans.
His Majesty used someone without leaving any traces behind.
His Majesty's skill of using someone else for his own benefit
has reached perfection.
You need to learn from him.
This is too difficult.
I might not be able to learn it.
It's actually not that hard.
Honestly speaking,
being an official
is like acting in a play.
The singing intent is true and has a stable mentality.
That's all there is to it.
Let me give you a test.
Why did His Majesty
want me to give him a list of names of my proteges and acquaintances?
You've been a chancellor for many years
and have a wide network.
Giving him a list
will make sure he avoids choosing people with your influence.
That is why I can't give him the list.
My network
is the foundation of my achievements.
As long as I don't hand over the trump card,
I will still have an opportunity to return to the capital.
Won't His Majesty question you by force?
What I meant was
the interaction between the ruler and his officials
is like a game of chess.
When you play, have a stable mentality
but be ruthless when you play.
We know but we don't say it.
If you don't tell me,
I won't understand all of these.
Let me give you another test.
Why did I leave Da Bao here?
- For my sake? - I've gathered many connections
over the years.
After leaving,
my proteges might be unsatisfied with you.
After all, you were the one who caused this.
Something like this
is hard to explain.
If Da Bao is in my home, there's no need for an explanation.
Your Majesty let you force me away
because he wants you to become a lone subject.
- I understand. - You understand nothing.
What His Majesty wants
isn't what you want.
What is the most exciting thing
for officials like us?
Isn't it to go against His Majesty?
I lost my fight.
Next,
it's your turn.
Uncle, not so loud.
Fine. I'm someone who is leaving.
It's all right if I laugh.
What about the candidate's murder?
What murder?
There's no murder!
He Zong Wei, receive the imperial edict!
On His Majesty's orders, as a scholar, He Zong Wei
is outstanding
in terms of talent, virtue, and wisdom.
This is extremely rare,
and you are given a special order
to become an official without an exam.
He will become a censor at the Censorate.
He will start immediately.
Long live Your Majesty!
Do well.
His Majesty has high hopes for you.
I'm willing to work my heart out
and sacrifice my life
to serve His Majesty!
Everyone,
you may stand.
Stand up.
Stand up, everyone.
Let's go.
Let's go back. I'm so scared.
Lord Yan.
From now on, we are both officials,
Please take good care of me.
You should still go to the Court of Judicial Review.
The Court of Judicial Review?
The trial of the murder case.
Have you forgotten?
We are not suing anymore, Lord Yan.
Are you underestimating the law?
Lord Yan, you've misunderstood.
Lord Yan,
the victim's widow is too sad.
She is too exhausted to continue anymore.
As Lord He mentioned,
I'm not suing anymore.
Look.
Human lives are at stake.
It's not child's play.
That's too serious, Lord Yan.
It's not against the law because the case hasn't been filed.
We only disturbed Lord Fan.
I will apologize to Lord Fan at his residence later.
Lord Yan, please forgive us.
Wontons! Hot wontons!
Lord Yan.
Why don't I
make a complaint about myself
and ask His Majesty for punishment?
How's that?
Are you going to forget about
the assassination attempt just now as well?
If we can forgive others,
we should be magnanimous.
What do you think?
Let's return to the First Bureau!
Farewell, Lord Yan.
Why did they leave suddenly?
That means the negotiation at the capital is over.
They followed us the whole way. I thought they were going to catch us.
If the negotiation fails, we will be captured.
Does it mean that it's fine now?
We are fine today.
The future depends on fate.
Ruo Hai.
The axle.
The axle.
The axle is going to fall.
Can't you let someone else repair this?
I can't leave this to other people.
Do you think someone will steal it?
Other people can't touch this.
Why?
It hides a secret.
Isn't it a chair with two wheels installed?
What kind of secret can it hold?
Lord Fan, can you give me a hand?
Is this good enough?
Ruo Hai.
The other side.
- The other side. - Are you done?
I'll pay you a fee.
Lord Fan, I need to trouble you again.
Lin Ruo Fu's case is concluded just like that?
As a chancellor for years, his influence is all over the imperial court.
What would you do if you were in his shoes?
With an imperial court like this,
how could you still let Fan Xian take over the Overwatch Council?
He can handle it.
Ruo Hai.
On top. Yes.
Do you know
who should retire next?
You can't retire.
Fan Xian has a weak foundation. You need to help him.
Lord Fan.
I still need you to help me hold this.
Lord Fan.
I shouldn't have brought Fan Xian
to the capital.
This isn't something we can control.
President.
It's fixed.
Lin Ruo Fu was chancellor for a long time.
You are also the same.
Haven't you thought about
leaving this place unharmed?
I still have unfinished business.
What is it?
I need to find your wages.
You play badly today.
Playing here
makes me panic.
- Da Bao. - Father.
When you live in Fan Xian's house,
you must be good.
Remember to greet other people.
Don't worry. I will be good.
Tidy up your clothes.
You must keep yourself clean.
Don't quarrel with others.
If you feel aggrieved,
just tell Fan Xian and Wan Er.
Understand?
Don't worry. Both of them will help me.
Da Bao,
you might not understand
what I'm going to say next
but it's all right.
You just need to remember it in your heart.
Remember.
People change.
People change.
No matter what other people say,
don't believe them.
You just need to believe in Fan Xian and Wan Er.
Understand?
I'll only believe Xian and Wan Er.
You can only call him Xian
in private in the future.
It's better not to call him Xian when others are present.
I'm afraid Fan Xian is not happy.
He won't, Father.
Xian won't get angry because of that.
Of course, I believe in Fan Xian and Wan Er.
Otherwise, I won't
But just in case
I'm just saying this just in case.
One day,
if they don't like you so much
and don't like to speak with you,
just try to be quiet.
Speak to yourself
and play with yourself.
Just stay there
and live slowly.
Just like playing a game
that tries to disturb someone as little as possible.
Understand?
Why?
Father.
Why do they not like me?
I don't think they will dislike you.
I'm just saying it just in case.
I understand.
People change.
Da Bao, you are so smart.
Even if that day comes,
it's all right.
In this world,
no one is born to treat you well.
No one in this world is born to treat me well.
I'm an exception.
You are an exception.
Yes.
I am an exception.
You are an exception.
You are an exception!
Good.
It's small and can be placed here.
Put it inside. Hurry.
Go and bring Da Bao here from my father.
Leave a space for Da Bao.
Stop!
You can't touch this.
Da Bao is inside this.