【English Sub】庆余年 42 | Joy of life 42（主演：张若昀，李沁，陈道明，李小冉，吴刚，肖战，辛芷蕾，郭麒麟，宋轶）
SUBTITLES BY Babel Fansub www.facebook.com/BabelSub Subbers : Hakovip, Rita Joy Of Life Episode 42 The child’s father is Emperor Qing? Indeed. You’re about the same age as he is. I’ve been locked up for so long, didn’t know what was going on with the royal family. That child might be a prince nowadays.
He could be exceptional. The capital is not a good place. The late emperor died in the capital. Your mother died in the capital. You’ll live longer staying in Danzhou. My mother died in the capital? What about people who killed her? I don’t know. The edict came, you’re being summoned to the palace.
I see. This is the truth that Chen Pingping and Fan Jian try to hide. This is the reason why I was kept out of the capital for years. I’m not a member of the Fan family. I’m a son of emperor Qing. I’m a prince. His blood is running through my veins.
I’m tired, I’ll get some rest. You brothers carry on. No need to kneel if you don’t want to. It’s not like we’re in the palace. Back in the palace, I’m the emperor, but here… What changed? Come back safe. Knowing so much all at once… Getting to know who you are,
It’s a lot to take in. It’s fine. As long as you know you’re a descendant of the Xiao family. I’ve been carrying this secret for so long. It’s a relieve for me to tell you. But it also means, it’s your turn to carry the burden. You should save your strength.
I’m dying. What’s the difference? It’s so dark here in the cave. After years of being kept in a dungeon, I don’t like it. Nice view. Very nice. Don’t ever let Ku He know that I told you everything. I know. Or he’s gonna kill me. What are you going to do? Staying in Qi?
Or going back to Qing? I’m going back. Make sense. Your whole life is there. Chen Pingping doesn’t know that you’ve already known the truth. You will accomplish much. Before you go back, go see Zhuang Mohan if you have the time. Tell him that I’m dead. I promise.
What else I can do for you? I’ll sit right here after I die. Don’t bury me. I don’t want to be kept underground again. Alright. Don’t seek vengeance. Don’t make Chen Pingping your enemy. Keep everything to yourself. Go live a good life. I know. Tell me, will I see them after I die?
See whom? Ye Qingmei? Your son? You will. You will see them. Thank you for letting me know who I really am. It’s too bad I’m not your grandson. Sit tight. Nobody will bother you again. So it’s all about the noble temple? The noble temple is the secret Xiao En had been hiding.
Wu Zhu has lost his memory. Ku He would never betray his own promises. Xiao En is our only hope to find the noble temple. You’ve had him tortured for years and he didn’t tell. Why would he tell Fan Xian? As long as he is convinced that Fan Xian is his grandson.
So, all these years, you didn’t want me to bring Fan Xian to the capital. It’s for his own protection, of course. But I was also waiting for the perfect timing. To let Xiao En leave the Overwatch Council, and meet Fan Xian, everything has to happen naturally. It can’t look like a setup. Right.
It was the best timing when two countries at the verge of a war, No matter who won the war, Shangshan Hu and Zhuang Mohan was definitely gonna want to trade their prisoner for Xiao En. Thus Fan Xian came to the capital. No wonder you left the capital at that time. And I thought
I found an opportunity to bring him here. Actually, everything was arranged by you. His Majesty picked the time. The assassination attempt in Danzhou, was that arranged by His Majesty? That was Li Yunrui. All I did was playing along. What if they succeeded? Have you ever wondered? Assassinations are the sixth bureau’s business.
Why the task fell on Teng Zijing, who’s from the forth bureau? About a month before that, I had already cleared out all Overwatch Wouncil personnel within Danzhou region. Teng Zijin was the only one there. Only him could pull off that mission. He was someone you handpicked?
Every soldier in the sixth bureau has a mind of steel. They would execute the target once a kill order was issued. Whatever Fan Xian say to them, they wouldn’t explain. People who’re chivalrous and brave enough to act on their conscience but not orders are rare in the Overwatch Council.
You’re saying that Teng Zijing is one of them. His majesty picked Teng Zijing. I thought you’ve forgotten about me. What are you reading? Some local story books. I figured that I’m already here. Why not learn about some of the customs here? You’ve changed. Why did you came to see me?
I have a task for you, but before that, I need to ask you about something. Do you remember Teng Zijing? The guard who was killed in Niulan street. He and you had a history. Some pedestrians accidentally stained your clothes, your family servants punished them for you. I remember that.
Then you had the ministry of penalty ordered Teng Zijing’s arrest for the charge of assassination? That was my butler. He did it. I only heard about it after it happened. You didn’t know? Of course I didn’t. Why would I waste my time on a nobody?
He was sentenced to death, along with his entire family. Such a heavy sentence? You had nothing to do with that? Of course not. I never keep that incident in mind. Fine. After that, Teng Zijing was saved by the overwatch council. He was assigned away from the capital.
Did you have people harass his wife and kid? What are you talking about? My father was the minister of the Ministry of Rites! I worked for the crown prince! I had a bright future ahead of me. Why would I do that? I… Why would I tarnish my own good name? It wasn’t you.
Of course it wasn’t! Such trivial incident, I’d let them go with a slap on the wrist. Why destroy their lives? What… what kind of man do you think my father raised? What a elaborate coincidence! So I came to the capital at that time. What? Everything was calculated.
All for the purpose of me meeting Xiao En. Xiao En? Wasn’t Xiao En being turned over to North Qi? I believe you told me the truth. Teng Zijing didn’t lie either. Everything that happened was the overwatch council’s scheme. What’s that? Xiao En and Teng Zijing? Did they know each other?
Even if Li Yunrui didn’t fake a kill order, the overwatch council would’ve found another way to get Fan Xian in trouble in Danzhou. All of us are in your game. We’re just your chess pieces. It’s not my game. His Majesty has been the player all along.
Even if it’s for finding the noble temple, was it worth to risk Fan Xian’s life? You knew. Our lady had a lot of secrets. Those secrets, those brilliant ideas… They all came from the noble temple. There are resources and wonders far beyond our time hidden in the noble temple.
Who has the noble temple has the power to rule over the world, to become the center of our civilization. For our country, I’m willing to risk anyone or anything. Right. All for our country. In order to serve country, a son can be used as a chess piece.
I don’t have anything else to say. That old man. However, he cares for Fan Xian deeply. I understand. I had a bad dream this morning. I couldn’t remember exactly what was in the dream. I just woke up in terror. Your Majesty. He said, Fan Xian is a chess piece.
It doesn’t change the fact that he’s my son. Yes. Everything your majesty did, you did it for our country. It’s worth it. Fan Jian might not see it that way. He does see Fan Xian as his own child. He’s resentful now. He’ll get over it. Don’t you see Fan Xian as your child?
Yes. But you didn’t hesitate when I asked you to remove the black knights and put his life at risk. I know who I am. Who are you? Chen Pingping, an old dog to Your Majesty. I still lead the overwatch council despite my severe disability, it’s all because of Your Majesty’s trust.
I do see him as my own child. But my allegiance has always been with Your Majesty. Whatever Your Majesty need, let alone my children, I’d be happy to give up my own life. I hear you. Among all my people in this country, you alone are the most loyal servant. I know. I know.
It’s getting late. I’m gonna head back. Your Majesty. Gong Dian. Chen Pingping is in the courtyard. Keep an eye on him. See who he meets, what they talk about. Spying on Chief Justice Chen? Among all my people in this country, I trust you the most. I will never let Your Majesty down.
Let’s go. Fan Jian. You have too many questions, it’s not good. There’s something you should understand, that his family name is Fan. I’m still his father. What do you want to ask? My lord, you finally returned. Is everything alright? Did Yan Bingyun do anything? No. He’s been staying in his room.
Still reading the account book? Shen Zhong’s dead? Not really. I lied to you. Shen Zhong was not the target of this operation. Shangshan Hu was. Why did you lie? I was wondering if you’d make any moves if I lured Shen Zhong into a trap. You thought I would collude with the enemy?
Just like you once suspected of me. I wanted to know, all the torture you’ve been through, did it break you? Did it turn you into Shen Zhong’s snitch? Good. You’re not mad? The way you were thinking means you really are a capable judge of the overwatch council. You doubt everything. I like that.
The next thing we’re gonna do is to pry the information hiding behind the ledger out of Shen Zhong. We have to figure out who’s behind the smuggling. I can help you with that. But you’ll have to help me too. With what? I don’t know yet. How about we start small? What?
Do you know Chen Pingping well? Nobody does. Nobody really knows him. If Chen Pingping told a lie, how much of it would be true? You have a question for me? Ask now. You’re looking for the noble temple for our country. So, to you and His Majesty, between our country and Fan Xian,
Which one is more important? You can’t compare them. Just give me an answer. You’d choose the country or Fan Xian? What’s the point? Fan Jian, you should understand. Being able to have all the secrets and resources from the noble temple will make Qing an undying dynasty. This is my biggest wish. So…
You choose the country. Why can’t I choose both? But I think, Someday you’ll have to make that choice. I can tell you right now. I choose Fan Xian, I choose my son. One last thing, the story you just told, you had been evading part of the facts. Xiao En’s grandson,
Did he really exist? He did. You didn’t have him killed? No. On this matter, I didn’t lie to Xiao En. I did make his grandson a patriot of Qing. He’s a soldier who hates Northern Qi very much. Does he work for the overwatch council? Well done, Chen Pingping.
Why are you asking about this? In the overwatch council, how many people are the same age as I am? Why do you want to know? Don’t worry, it’s not something of national importance. A lot. I can’t really tell. I’m the same age as you are.
Overwatch Council trains trusted staff from their young age. So I really can’t tell how many are there. What? You and I are of same age? Yes, what’s the problem? Have you met your birth mother? What kind of question is that? Let’s say I’m curious. My mother passed away giving birth to me.
I wasn’t lucky enough to have met her. Are you and your father close? My father was very strict with me. He entrusted someone else to raise me. I hadn’t seen him much. But I know he did what’s best for me. What’s wrong? So everything went according to his plan.
Teng Zijing was one of your subordinates. He made a move on me. You had to be the one took the blame in the end. Why bringing up such ancient history? That’s why you had to be the one got assigned to Northern Qi. What do you mean by had to be?
Teng Zijing accepted a false kill order. Who could’ve predicted that? He knew. He has always known. Xiao En had to be traded for you. Even if Xiao En survived after he returned by sheer luck, you would have to go back to Qing. No matter how hard you try, there’s no escape from him.
Fan Xian, what are you getting at? Like Xiao En said, Chen Pingping was a monster who played with human minds. He was right. He has everything under his control. It was Chief Justice Chen who had me stay by your side. You’re the one who tipped off the black knights? Who exactly you are?
Even Chen Pingping mobilized the black knights for you? You may not believe me when I say this. I’ve never heard that name before. Chen Pingping, the head of overwatch council. He’s the king of the nights, the root of all evil. What a Chief Justice of the Overwatch Council.
You’d be amazed of the depth of his scheme. Don’t fraternize with people from the Overwatch Council. Don’t trust Chen Pingping. What kind of person he is? He is resourceful and unpredictable. He’s known for his ruthlessness. I think I’ll be safer staying in here. Find yourself some allies.
Don’t consider Chen Pingping as your only friend. To him, trickery… I will assist you from behind the curtain. You’ll become the most important official of the state. No one can threaten your safety any more. Humanity… It’s cold, you should wear more clothes. You have her eyes. Who’s her? Ye Qingmei, your mother.
This place will be yours in the end. Time passes, but it doesn’t change who we are. If there’s anything bothering you, let me know. If there’s anyone bothering you, let me know. I’ll take care of it for you. About Lin Gong, I’ll tie up the loose ends. I think you’re very nice.
Me? Nice? Emotions… They’re all chess pieces on his board. Fan Xian! Don’t talk about Chief Justice that way! Chen Pingping. In my whole life, I’m so terrified of someone for the first time. Your Majesty. You’ve been away these past days. Everyone in the palace were feeling lost. We were so aimless and frustrated.
Your majesty, commander Gong is here. Let him in. Your Majesty. Leave us. How was it? Your Majesty, Chief Justice Chen ran into minister Fan on his way out of the courtyard. What did he say? Chief Justice Chen said to minister Fan that he wanted Qing to become an immortal dynasty. An immortal dynasty?
The Overwatch Council Chief Justice, you look very tired. I had a conversation with someone. A conversation? Alright. I’m fine. Go home. Stop. Yes, Your Majesty. Did Chen Pingping actually say that? I remembered every word. I dare not lie to Your Majesty. Chief Justice Chen is loyal to your majesty,
No one can be more faithful. No one? Turn around and look. My armor-piercing arrow has successfully forged. What else do you want to say? Long live the Qing dynasty! Open your eyes. Why didn’t you duck? Your Majesty didn’t order me to. The destiny of our country is not only relying on me
But also on faithful officers like yourself. Rise. Thank you, Your Majesty. He’s here. He’s here. That’s it for today. Go home. Stop yelling. I’ll still be here tomorrow. Come early tomorrow. Go home. Go home, go home, go home. We’ll come tomorrow. Fan Xian came back to the diplomatic mission alone.
No one has seen Xiao En. Xiao En is dead. Are you sure? I shattered his vital arteries. Even my teacher himself couldn’t fix that kind of injury. Did He Daoren act strangely during the fight? Nothing. I’m being paranoid, maybe. Why did you ask me about those things before? Nothing.
What do you mean by Chief Justice Chen’s chess game? What about Xiao En? Dead. Did he tell you his secret before he died? Ye Qingmei married Emperor Qing? It wasn’t official. But they were in fact together. Ye Qingmei was carrying emperor Qing’s child at that time. What do you think is better?
Being a courtier or being a prince? What kind of weird question is that? The crown prince and the second prince are at each other. No matter who loses in the end, he will be dead. That’s the royal family’s business. Don’t make a comment. All things considering, it’s safer just being an courtier.
Nobody gets to choose. Right. You can’t choose your identity. You are who you are. Did Xiao En tell you something? Come. Sit. Zhuge, director of the first bureau, colluded with Li Yunrui betrayed Overwatch Council. He’s dead. I’ve heard. The director position of the first bureau is now vacant. You want that position?
Not me. You. I’m not qualified. After you solve the smuggling case, you will be. After we return to the capital, I will do everything make sure you get the promotion. Are you trying to bribe me? I told you, I need your help. You want to form your alliances inside Overwatch Council?
Yes, and it’s for the greater good. Chen Pingping alone holds all the power of entire Overwatch Council. It not a good thing. Mr. Yan. I thought you could do anything for our country. Work with me, divide his power. It’s for our country. Are you out of your mind?
I’ve never been more sane than I am now. Do you expect me to say yes? You do need more convincing. You’re too ambitious. I will report this to Chief Justice after we return to the capital. My lord. There’s a lady outside requesting to see Mr. Yan.
I told her that Mr. Yan got injured, and it’s not convenient. But she insisted. She refused to leave. She’s still waiting in the yard. Does she have a name? She only said that she and Mr. Yan were old friends. She didn’t say who she was. Thanks, Gao. We got this. Yes.
Looks like you’re gonna avoid her? Please stay, my lady. How are you? You are badly injured. I could’ve gone inside to see you. You don’t have to come out. Well. These are medications for your recovery. And for the cold, too. Each of these has the instructions on it. Take them. Take them.
I’ve never had any real feelings for you. I…I knew that. You told me before. You got acquainted with me because you wanted to use me as a way of getting military information. Why are you here then? I keep worrying about you. We’ve known each other for a while nonetheless.
I can accept your kindness. But there’s one thing you have to promise me. Anything. Deliver your brother’s head to me. If you can do the right thing, I promise I will treat you like a close friend as I used to. I won’t refuse if you want to be with me.
I suppose you don’t have the heart to stab him. That’s fine, I have poison. Put it in your brother’s tea, make sure he drinks it. If you really don’t have any feelings for her, you would sweet talk her into letting you go after you were captured. What’s your point?
I think there’s a place in your heart for her. Who works for Overwatch Council has no heart. My lord. You saw everything? Yes. Do you think Yan Bing yun is heartless? I hope he is. Why? Think about it. We are in the capital of Northern Qi.
If anything happens between him and Lady Shen, Shen Zhong will have more reason to come after us. Shen came to see Yan Bingyun, he will know sooner or later. Shen Zhong can come after us. I’ll be waiting. Shangshan Hu has already seen you as an enemy.
Why do you have to provoke Shen Zhong? Keep making formidable enemies, it’s not my style, right? The way you usually do things was very unexpected. But you never intentionally made trouble. Too many things have happened since I went to the capital from Danzhou. I was simply playing with the hand that’s being dealt.
And I seldom took active actions. Do you know why? Why? Because I just want to live my life. Other than that, I didn’t want anything else. I just want a breezy life. I never wanted anything particularly. Neither did I know my purpose in this life.
One can be austere if he has no selfish desires. But things are different now. Did you just… found the purpose worth living for? Have you heard of Ye Qingmei? I have. How did she die? I actually don’t know that. I used to think that her business was too successful.
She had all the money in the world. Some privileged people didn’t like it. It resulted in her death. What’s wrong with this theory? You said that she married into the royal family? She did. To whom? A prince at the time. Nowadays, he’s the Emperor of Qing. Now I know better.
A prominent lady as she was, she couldn’t have died in silence. Someone buried the truth about her death. Since this was top secret, we were never supposed to know. You’re right. Now, I have something worth living for. I have a purpose now. I will be the head of Overwatch Council.
I will be the most important official in Qing. Chinese TV Series Exclusive YouTube