Lan Ling Wang
[Prince of Lan Ling]
[Episode 12]
[Lan Ling Manor]
A little lower.
- Make sure it stays in place. - Okay.
- Hold it in place. - Okay.
- Put it over there. - Yes.
Where's the tea? Fourth Prince will be home soon.
Why isn't the tea ready yet?
- Right away! - All right, it's coming.
Put it here.
What's the rush?
Xiao Cui, the tea's not rich enough.
Can't you make it a bit richer?
Fourth Prince wouldn't mind.
He's always liked the tea that I brew.
One time when you asked me to brew a new pot
Fourth Prince said I was too wasteful.
Fourth Prince never scolds his servants.
There's you... and you.
You've all been spoiled by Fourth Prince.
Fourth Prince, Fifth Prince, please.
Let's welcome Fourth and Fifth Prince!
Hello, Fourth and Fifth Prince!
Wow! Why have you made the house so colorful?
You've even hung up the wedding banner.
Fifth Prince, we've already heard the news.
Congratulations, Fourth Prince!
Not only does the house have a young mistress now
but you're also going to have a princess soon.
That's why we've decorated the house.
Fourth Prince, this must be our young mistress, right?
Why don't you say hello to Young Mistress?
Hello, Young Mistress!
Hello, everybody.
Nice meeting you all, my name is Yang...
We all know that already.
You're Miss Xue Wu, the divine sorceress, right?
We're all so happy to have Divine Sorceress as our young mistress.
Am I right?
- That's right! - Xiao Cui!
Let Young Mistress take a rest in her room.
I've already prepared the room in the west wing.
Please follow me, Young Mistress.
Please.
Fourth Prince, I've brewed you some tea.
It smells great.
But I'm not thirsty.
Fourth Prince!
What's wrong with him?
Is he in a bad mood?
Why is he so upset during such a happy occasion?
Or maybe we haven't done good enough?
No, Fourth Prince is just a bit tired.
Don't mind him, okay?
It's fine.
It smells great!
Please.
My Lady, this is your room.
Please let us know if you're not happy with anything.
- Thank you very much. - You're welcome.
My Lady.
According to the palace's rules
Fourth Prince's concubine's bedroom should have a garden.
Due to your sudden arrival
the garden won't be complete until six months later.
I hope you don't mind.
Not at all... you don't have to do that.
Why build a garden for me?
I won't live here for long.
It'd be a waste.
What I mean is...
I don't like flowers that much
so you don't need to do that for me.
I see.
I'll check with Fourth Prince about that.
It's been a tiring journey for you.
I should let you take a rest now.
Fourth Prince...
Do you really want to leave my house that much?
So what if they really are going to choose a princess for me?
That doesn't mean I'll let you go.
You're still my concubine.
You'll still be treated as the lady of this house.
Not everything happens the way we want them to.
Fourth Prince, you'll lose for sure.
What's the point of
wasting a young mistress' treatment on a passerby in your life?
Fine!
Then don't stay in the young mistress' room.
Go sleep in the storeroom.
Go now!
Xue Wu.
That's not what I mean.
I was just too upset.
I know.
I only wanted to get my bag.
No matter what
according to our bet
I still haven't lost yet.
As long as I still haven't married that Princess Consort Zheng
you still haven't won.
So don't celebrate as yet.
You silly thing.
Why would I want to celebrate?
Fourth Brother.
How are things between you and Sis-in-law?
Is everything okay?
We're fine.
Oh yeah, let's talk about some serious business.
I've always been aware of my situation.
Especially after our victory on Mount Mang
I've become an eyesore for Crown Prince.
I'm sure they'll want to get rid of me.
If they're going to kill me
then why would they want to choose a princess for me?
Something must be wrong.
Yeah, I agree with what you're thinking.
I also found it very strange.
No matter what they want to do
I don't care.
I'm just worried about Xue Wu's safety.
Now that both Imperial Tutor Duan and General Hulu are away from here
it'll depend on you to keep an eye on it.
You must ensure my household and Xue Wu's safety.
Don't worry, Fourth Brother.
I'll definitely do a good job at it.
I won't let Zu Ting take any chances to be tricky.
Greetings, Your Highness.
Please get up.
Thank you, Your Highness.
It was a good idea to choose a princess.
It has both earned the king's compliment
as well as hurt the relationship between Gao Chang Gong and Divine Sorceress.
It's killed two birds with one stone.
Since Gao Chang Gong's power is getting stronger
we must put more of our people close to him
so as to know his every move.
Your Highness.
I also thought about using this chance to arrange a spy
to make things easier in future.
But Gao Chang Gong is very cautious, doesn't have preference
and is not interested in women.
So I don't think it'd be easy to choose someone who would surely
be selected to be the princess.
It's certainly not easy.
But if that person has my support
then it'd be a different story.
How wise of you, Your Highness!
Zheng Er is both your trusted maid
as well as Lord Ying Guo's daughter.
If she becomes one of the candidates
Gao Chang Gong would not want to offend you, Your Highness.
She's definitely our best choice.
Mother, Zheng Er's too young to be selected.
I know the real reason for your objection.
I know that you like Zheng Er.
But now is not the time for being lovey dovey.
You can have whatever woman you want in future.
- But... - But what?
Don't you want to stay being the crown prince?
Zheng Er greets Your Highness.
Zheng Er.
Do you know why I want you to be selected as the princess?
I know.
Since Prince of Lan Ling is being favored by the king
so his power is becoming stronger.
So you'd like to use our marriage
to get closer to Prince of Lan Ling.
Since it's such an important matter
I definitely won't let you down, Your Highness.
I'm glad you know that, get up.
This is a good opportunity.
Remember to do well when you get there.
I understand.
Xiao Lian, don't forget.
It's against the rule to sneak out of the palace.
We'll be in trouble if we get caught.
- Let's go back quickly. - Okay.
Let's look over there.
- There have been many thieves lately. - Okay.
Quick, this way!
- Don't miss anyone suspicious. - Yes.
Fourth Prince.
One of my maids dropped this here.
Fifth Prince has prepared some wine at the west gate.
Why don't you go there now?
Thank you, Fourth Prince!
You can come out now.
I've seen you before.
Aren't you the queen's maid?
What are you doing here?
Don't you know it's against the rule?
But it's certainly an inhumane rule.
Who'd want to lock themselves up in a cage all the time?
Be careful if you ever sneak out again, okay?
I'm Zheng Er, may I know your name?
- Gao Chang Gong. - Gao Chang Gong?
So you're Prince of Lan Ling, the God of Battle?
I'm sorry for not recognizing you!
Please forgive me!
Since you've saved me this time
I'll definitely return your favor if I have a chance in future.
You've just returned my favor.
Remember to be more careful.
Fourth Prince.
I'm also coming to the princess selection.
Will you still remember me?
I'm sure you will.
Why is it so hard to find a horse carriage?
Boss, have you got anything for me to eat?
Wait a moment!
What kind of tea is this?
It's so bitter! Tastes terrible.
Granny... can I help you?
I know that you know Yang Xue Wu.
Here's a letter for her.
Granny, who are you looking for?
You must be Miss Xue Wu, right?
Yes, I am.
- You are... - I...
I'm here to serve you, Miss Xue Wu.
Me?
Now that Fourth Prince has come back
all he ever used to do was study and practice martial arts
so we've never heard him mention about any ladies at all.
Since you've managed to capture Fourth Prince's heart
I thought you must have been an exceptional beauty.
But after seeing you today...
I guess Fourth Prince has a different standard of judgment when it comes to beauty.
Your kind of beauty...
has a sense of uniqueness
which makes you stand out from the crowd.
Fourth Prince is not an ordinary man!
I have my full trust in his taste.
If he didn't choose you because of your looks
then I'm sure you must have a great figure.
Well...
I guess you still haven't washed up yet, right?
Let me serve you.
- Come on. - No, it's okay.
No, you really don't have to, granny.
You should take a rest.
I really don't need your service.
Miss Xue Wu, please don't send me away!
I don't want to lose my job!
Although I'm a bit old
but I'm still quite strong and I'm quick with my actions.
Let me give you a massage if you don't believe me.
Didn't you like it?
- No... - Am I really too old?
I can't even give a good massage now.
I guess I should just retire.
No, that's not it, granny.
You gave a very strong massage.
It's just that I'm ticklish.
But you can still stay here with me
because seeing you reminds me of my own grandma.
Thank you so much!
You're certainly very kind, my lady!
It's my first time to see a bottom as full and firm as yours.
From studying your face just then
I'm sure you'll have lots of children
who'll all grow up to be as handsome and courageous as Fourth Prince.
Enough talking.
I should start cleaning up.
Granny, you really don't have to.
Just call me Grandma Fu.
Oh yeah, have you heard the news?
There are five candidates for the princess selection.
In order to let Fourth Prince get to know them
they've already moved into this manor.
This is going to be fun!
That quick?
You... your grand arrival at my manor
has certainly brightened up the place.
Since I spend most of my time on the battlefields
so I don't know you very well.
I hope you don't mind.
Don't feel bad, Fourth Prince.
My father is General Lou
and has won many battles for King Wen Xuan.
He has conquered places like Kuximo, Qi Dan and Rou Ran.
So General Lou's your father.
I've heard his name long ago.
My father is Grand Tutor Liu.
He's been the grand tutor ever since King Wen Xiang.
He has helped the king to take care of the state.
So Grand Tutor Liu is your father?
He's given me quite a bit of advice when I was younger.
Just like your father
you're very educated and graceful.
Thank you, Fourth Prince.
They all have such great backgrounds.
Their fathers are either generals or grand tutors.
They're also very pretty.
Only you reckon I have unique beauty.
Where did this maid come from?
How rude of her to eavesdrop on her master!
Exactly.
- How rude! - Yeah, who is she?
Come in if you want to listen.
At least you could have been a bit more careful if you want to eavesdrop.
No, I was pushed.
I mean...
I was just passing by, get it?
Everyone, she's not a maid.
She's my...
Come on, let me introduce you.
This is...
This is General Lou's daughter.
This is Grand Tutor Liu's daughter.
As for her, she's Grand Commandant Li's daughter.
There's no one by the name of 'Zheng.'
I know, Fourth Prince!
Everyone, she's not a maid.
- She's my... - Report!
Fourth Prince, Lord Ying Guo's daughter, Miss Zheng has arrived.
She's the one!
Princess Consort Zheng.
She's beautiful!
I'm Zheng Er, Fourth Prince.
Long time no see.
You... you are...
It's you!
After such a long time, you've changed a lot.
So you're Lord Ying Guo's daughter?
I thought you were an ordinary palace maid.
Since my father passed away young
so I've grown up in the palace.
The queen is very kind to me.
Since she knows I owe you a favor
so she's asked me to come here.
So Queen Hu has sent her here.
No matter what, she's just a maid after all.
How can she compare to us?
Exactly.
I heard you've married a divine sorceress during your battle on Mount Mang.
Where is she now?
This is my precious concubine.
Yang Xue Wu, the divine sorceress.
Her?
She's the divine sorceress?
I thought she was a servant.
She's not that special after all.
People can be so exaggerating.
Yeah, even she can be a divine sorceress.
There must be something special about Miss Xue Wu
for Fourth Prince to have made you his concubine.
I must have a lot to learn from you.
Not at all.
Report!
Prince of An De is here to deliver an order from Empress Dowager.
Empress Dowager has asked me to read out her order.
She is going to supervise the princess selection.
Empress Dowager has designed various questions
to see if you're suitable to become Prince of Lan Ling's wife.
Here comes the first question.
Since Prince of Lan Ling is a very filial grandson
therefore his wife must also be filial.
By five o'clock today
you're to prepare a dish for Empress Dowager.
You may only ask for advice and must not let others help you.
How would I do that?
Since they're all from wealthy families
they probably don't know how to wash vegetables.
Luckily I'm not part of the selection.
No, Sis-in-law.
Empress Dowager has especially asked you to participate.
Gao Chang Gong, here's the Empress Dowager's order!
Yes, Your Highness!
Su Er!
Grandma has always loved you so much
but you actually didn't even discuss about your princess selection with me
and made your own decision.
Grandma is heartbroken!
In two days
if your concubine cannot pass the test
then no matter what
I'd never accept her as my granddaughter-in-law.
She must then pack her things
and leave Lan Ling Manor.
Gao Chang Gong to accept my order!
I accept, Your Highness.
Seeing how bad my cooking is
I might as well just forfeit.
Why don't you just kick me out of Lan Ling Manor directly?
Sis-in-law.
Not only will you be kicked out
but you'll also receive a hundred beatings.
Miss Xue Wu, don't worry.
I'll help you.
For the fairness of the test, please work on your own.
That's right.
Do you think you two can pass together and have Fourth Prince to yourselves?
These two are certainly very sly.
Just you wait.
I'll definitely win Fourth Prince's heart.
Bring it on.
I already know who the winner will be anyway.
But I should still put up a strong fight.
But I'm so...
so bad at cooking.
I'm definitely going to make a fool of myself in front of those girls.
Checkmate!
Not only is Prince of An De good at chess
but I heard you're also great at fighting battles.
That's right.
Can you tell us about it?
Yeah, Prince An De, tell us.
Fourth Prince, I heard you're very close to Empress Dowager.
You must know a few of her favorite dishes.
- Can you tell us? - Yeah, Fourth Prince, tell us.
As Fifth Brother said
you'll have to rely on your abilities.
- Fourth Prince! - Aren't you a lucky guy?
Just looking at you makes me so envious!
Miss Xue Wu.
- Look how silly she is. - How can she be the divine sorceress?
Exactly.
Loot at her.
I never knew you'd try so hard to be able to be with me.
It's written all over your forehead.
Why don't I tell you what my grandma's favorite dish is?
I don't want to hear it!
But I must tell you!
Let me tell you!
All right, you've all seen what happened.
He'd only give hints to my sister-in-law.
So good luck to you all.
- That's not fair! - What's wrong with Fourth Prince's taste?
Since there's a deadline for the test
I guess you better hurry up and get on with it.
So are you really going to disobey the order and only pick Miss Xue Wu?
Of course.
It's just that Zheng Er might be a problem.
She was sent by Queen Hu after all.
How would I reject her without offending the queen?
Miss Xue Wu.
Drink slowly or you'll choke.
What's the panic?
I don't understand Fourth Prince!
Why must he show everyone that I'm the one whom he wants?
What's so bad about that?
That means you're the only one whom he loves.
No, he's destined to marry a lady with the surname of 'Zheng.'
My surname's 'Yang.'
I've always heard the divine sorceress is extraordinary.
After seeing you
you're certainly very different indeed!
But...
why are you still trying so hard to pass the empress' test?
Why don't you just run away?
Although I won't be the princess
but at least
I can prove to myself
that I am qualified to be Prince of Lan Ling's wife.
Look at you.
You're so indecisive.
Miss Xue Wu, I really don't understand you.
All right.
I have to get on with my work now.
Let me make up your bed.
Granny Fu.
You're too old for this hard work.
Take a rest.
I've worked here for most of my life.
I've got nowhere else to go.
Although I'm a bit old now
but I can still do some work around the house.
As long as Fourth Prince doesn't mind
then I wouldn't mind spending the rest of my life in this manor.
- Really? - Yes.
Well...
If you insist on working here
- use this and cover your nose. - No, it's okay!
Just cover it.
The cotton dust isn't good for your lungs.
With this handkerchief
it'd be the same theory as filtering out the stones and sand in water.
How would a lady who is as caring and thoughtful as you
unable to come up with a way to please Empress Dowager?
Actually, the elderly does not necessarily favor expensive food.
As long as you know what she likes
then even a simple thought would be able to please her.
Just like the cup of tea
and the handkerchief you've just given me.
The dishes for Empress Dowager are ready.
Please have a look, Fourth Prince.
Where's Sis-in-law?
Did you see her today?
She was thinking so hard about it.
I'm sure she's taking it very seriously.
Hurry! Quickly get started.
You two really are made for each other.
All right, please introduce your dishes for me
so that I can pass your thoughts on to Empress Dowager.
Why don't we start with Miss Lou?
According to Yu Yuan's book
King Sung Ming's favorite dish was swellfish.
Swellfish is also a favorite dish of our house.
We first took out the intestine of an ocean fish
and marinate it with honey in a silver bowl to bring out its taste.
It's not easy to fish up in the north.
It is certainly sumptuous to prepare a dish using the intestines of an ocean fish.
Which is why it is suitable for someone who's as noble as the empress.
Fourth Prince, the dish I've prepared is Fortune Cake.
What about you, Miss Zheng?
Is it congee?
Yes, it is.
It may look ordinary, but it actually contains a lot of thoughts.
Since the empress is quite old so she'd prefer less chewing.
That's why I've added minced meat and vegetables and cooked until very soft.
In order to reflect the empress' nobleness
I've added some gold shavings.
According to the medicine book
gold shavings can strengthen bones as well as detoxify the body.
Not bad.
This congee is quite impressive.
I think Grandma will like it.
Miss Zheng, you must have put in a lot of efforts to cook this congee.
I've been carrying this cream for many years.
It's very effective in healing wounds.
I'd like to give it to you.
Thank you, Fourth Prince.
Where's Miss Xue Wu?
Is she still cooking?
Let's give her a bit more time.
No, my fish dish would go cold.
Same with my cake.
It'd get very hard if it goes cold.
Wait!
Are these three bowls of turbid stuff...
congee as well?
No, they are nutritious soup.
Nutritious... soup?
The green one is celery soup.
The elderly gets headaches easily.
They'd even have difficult breathing at times.
This soup will ease the problem.
As for this reddish white one, it's apple and pear soup
and its great at soothing the throat.
Some elderly often have poor appetites.
If they drink this soup before their meals
then it'd improve their appetites.
This bowl, which is a little turbid, is banana soup.
Bananas can help with our digestion.
Some elderly may suffer constipation as their digestive systems degenerate.
But if they drink this, then their problem would be solved.
You don't get it?
Never mind.
Anyway, celery soup is for headaches.
Apple and pear soup for the throat.
Banana soup for going to the toilet.
Miss Xue Wu's very knowledgeable.
But would you get full from these nutritious soup?
If you want to merely get full
then aren't those enough already?
I'm not very clear about the empress' health
but as far as I know
these nutritious soups are what the elderly really needs.
Since this is what I do for my grandma
so I'm just doing the same for the empress dowager.
Am I right, Fourth Prince, Fifth Prince?
Sis-in-law, these nutritious soups...
are rather meaningful.
I was a bit puzzled at first
but how did you come up with such an idea?
I must thank Fourth Prince
for asking Grandma Fu to look after me.
She has taught me a lot of things
that I've never known before.
Grandma Fu? Wasn't she your wet nurse?
Was she?
Grandma Fu passed away three years ago.
Passed away?
How's that possible?
Grandma Fu?
Grandma Fu!
Grandma Fu, where are you?
I think my wet nurse must have especially come back here
to convince you to stay here.
Grandma Fu, I'm looking for you!
Actually, she really didn't have to come all the way back here.
Because you don't really want to leave at all.
Stop being so arrogant, Master Gao Chang Gong.
I wish the princess selection would happen right away
so that you can marry Princess Consort Zheng and I can go home.
It's really hard to believe
that the owner of this pair of injured hands would want to leave.
Look how red and swollen your hands are.
Don't think too much!
I just don't want to get a hundred beatings.
Do all women from White Mountain Village never speak their true feelings?
You men from outside our village are all full of dissolute words!
You can just casually tell a girl how graceful she is
and how you don't recognize her now because of how beautiful she's become!
You're jealous?
I can even smell jealousy.
For you, I can ask them all to leave.
I don't care if it means disobeying the king's order.
Just answer one question.
Are you willing to stay here?
Let me remind you, Fourth Prince.
That Zheng Er should be Princess Consort Zheng.
You should just accept your destiny.
Our bet is still on.
I won't choose her
even if she was sent by the queen.
- You... - Me?
Nothing.
White Mountain Village's Five Color Paper?
How did you get this?
When I was looking for a carriage at the market
an old woman asked me to give it to you.
What does it say?
What does it mean?
Come home.
It's time to go home.
My grandma's here to bring me back.
I see!
I've arranged to meet her again tomorrow morning.
Once we confirm a time and place, then I'll take you to see her.
So does that mean...
I'm going to leave Fourth Prince soon?
You mean you don't want to leave him?
Then why don't you stay?
Princess Consort Zheng has already appeared.
What's the use of me staying?
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