Lan Ling Wang
[Prince of Lan Ling]
[Episode 21]
Why does it taste so good?
Why did Fourth Prince finish it all?
Princess Consort will be so happy!
- Han Xiao Dong. - Yes?
You're at a suitable age to get a wife.
Why are you serving Yang Xue Wu when you're not a servant at Lan Ling Manor?
Who are you to address Yang Xue Wu by her full name?
Listen up.
When I was led astray
Princess Consort had me correct my ways.
I owe the life that I have now to Princess Consort.
Even if I have to slave away all my life I'd never leave Princess Consort.
Han Xiao Dong...
Could you have fallen for Yang Xue Wu?
You like Yang Xue Wu?
Goodness!
Do you know how much hardship I went through with Princess Consort?
A selfish person like you won't understand at all.
So what if you've been through hardships together?
Has she fallen for you?
She ended up choosing Prince of Lan Ling
instead of... someone like you.
- Like what? - A lowly person.
Lowly?
Say that again.
Lowly.
Han Xiao Dong!
You can't reach it... can't reach it.
Lowly? Do you know why you can't reach that?
Some heights can only be reached by a phoenix.
You are but a lowly pheasant.
You can only stare blankly at it from down below.
Lay your hands off Fourth Prince.
Keep your distance from Princess Consort.
Or I'll rip off that mask of yours.
You want to rip my mask off...
- You can't reach it... - Wait and see.
One day, I'll make sure that you can't protect Yang Xue Wu.
Fourth Prince, please have some desserts and sweet broth.
What dessert is this?
Among the captives we imprisoned from Zhou there is an imperial chef.
This is a dessert that our Imperial chefs learned from him.
It's called the sweet pistil.
How interesting.
Princess Consort likes new things like this.
She'll be so pleased if I bring this home to her.
Xiao Dong hasn't left yet, has he?
No, he hasn't.
It's Han Xiao Dong's horse.
How dare he insult me?
I'll let him fall from his horse.
Take the burning coals and dishes over immediately.
Yes.
Fourth Prince!
Help!
Zheng Er, are you all right?
As long as you're unharmed...
Get someone here! Hurry!
Zheng Er!
What's going on?
Is she all right? Is it serious?
My Lady.
My Lady, I...
Is she badly hurt?
Fortunately, her heart and lungs are unharmed.
She just needs to rest.
You will recover in a few days.
Doctor, please examine carefully.
Why does she look so fragile?
Fourth Prince, you don't have to worry.
She's fine.
I'll prescribe her great medication.
As long as she takes them regularly
she will fully recover.
Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
This way, please.
You're so badly injured because of me.
It's my fault.
I saw that the princess consort was busy
and hadn't returned to the manor by noon time.
I was worried that you'll blame the princess consort for neglecting your meal.
That was why I prepared a meal for you without permission.
All right, stop thinking about that.
You must rest well. Do you hear me?
Have a good rest.
Fourth Prince, you've had a long day.
Go and have dinner first.
I'll take care of Zheng Er.
It's all right. Why don't you go ahead and have dinner first?
I'll take care of Zheng Er instead.
My Lady!
For no reason, a chambermaid dropped the burning coals on the ground.
Coincidentally horses are afraid of fire.
What's more, Zheng Er happened to be just around the corner.
It's all right. Say no more.
This isn't your fault either.
But that meddler got her chance because I was too careless.
I can't tolerate the sight of her stepping so out of line.
The fact is she did get injured because of Fourth Prince.
She was also telling the truth.
Fourth Prince wasn't upset at me because of this matter.
So stop looking into it.
Besides, we have a clear conscience.
But the doctor did say that she is all right.
Look at how she pretended to be weak! She...
It's too mean of you to say so!
She was after all injured because of Fourth Prince.
All right, get on with your chores.
Fine.
Xiao Cui!
Fourth Prince.
I'll do it.
I... I'll do it.
Zheng Er was injured because of me.
I feel bad about it so let me do it.
Zheng Er.
Does it still hurt?
It doesn't.
Why don't you sit up and take your medication?
Here.
You're not asleep yet?
Why have you come to bed so late?
Zheng Er is afraid of the dark.
I had to wait till she fell asleep
to blow out the candles and come back to our room.
Don't get me wrong.
You should pay attention to Zheng Er.
You're skilled in medicine.
I hope that she can recover quickly.
Then I'll feel less guilty.
Go to sleep soon.
Xiao Cui!
Good morning, my Lady.
Where's Fourth Prince?
He said that it's busy at the Executive Bureau so he's left for work.
My Lady, would you like some breakfast?
Later. I'll take a look at Zheng Er.
Zheng Er!
Fourth Prince...
Princess Consort! My Lady, please forgive me!
Fourth Prince came to see me just now.
He felt that my hands and feet were too cold so he warmed my hands for me.
He warmed your hands?
No!
I was half awake then
and thought that I saw Fourth Prince warming my hands.
I could have confused my dreams with reality.
But this dream seemed too realistic.
I couldn't tell them apart.
Please forgive me, my Lady!
I won't take that to heart!
I'll get the doctor to prescribe you a medication for blood circulation.
Then your hands and feet won't be so cold anymore.
Have a rest.
Yang Xue Wu fell for it.
It's Han Xiao Dong's turn now.
Zheng Er must have been dreaming.
Even if it's true...
Fourth Prince is just treating her as a patient.
That's all.
That's all...
My Lady!
I've tidied it up.
Are you... are you all right?
Why do you look so poorly?
I'm fine.
Let's get ready to go to Veteran's Village.
Sure.
Han Xiao Dong likes Yang Xue Wu so much.
He must have a secret.
Xue Wu?
Auntie Li!
Are you out selling vegetables again?
Xiao Dong, are you accompanying the princess consort on a trip again?
- Sell more! - I will!
Her Highness is so busy.
Look! Xiao Dong accompanies her out almost every day.
- It seems that they are close. - Indeed.
You have a customer. Get back to work.
Auntie.
Could I ask you for the directions to Lan Ling Manor?
It's just a couple of blocks down from here.
Why are you crying?
What are you so upset about?
Auntie, do you know anyone in Lan Ling Manor?
Of course!
Their servants always buy vegetables from my stall.
Then you must have met my husband Han Xiao Dong?
Xiao Dong is your husband?
Yes!
But it's...
What is this about?
This is so well made!
My Lady!
Everyone's waiting for you.
Come on then.
Look at this.
The princess consort is here. My Lady.
Here, let me take a look.
Your Highness, I'll take care of it.
- You're a princess consort. - Formalities aren't important.
We should tackle this first.
Go on, try walking in it.
Lose your clutches and walk ahead.
I can walk now!
This is great!
Look! I can pick things up now!
Look!
My father can walk again!
Thank you, Your Highness! Now we can hunt and farm again like we used to!
- Don't stand on ceremony! - Thank you, my Lady!
- Please don't be so polite!
- Thank you, my Lady! - Please get up.
Thank you, my Lady!
Please get up.
What a kind soul.
The princess consort is so kindhearted.
If only life in the manor is as carefree as it is in here.
Vegetables!
Fresh vegetables!
Get some vegetables!
Auntie, the vegetables look fresh today.
Auntie! Auntie?
What's the matter?
Xiao Cui.
Do you know that Han Xiao Dong
abandoned his wife in his hometown to stay close to the princess consort?
What wife are you talking about?
Auntie, what is this about?
Why would I lie to you?
Don't slack off!
You as well!
Hurry up!
Xiao Cui.
- Xiao Cui... - Xiao Cui, what's the rush?
- Xiao Cui... - Xiao Cui!
Xiao Cui!
- Zheng Er! - Xiao Cui!
Zheng Er, get up now!
Stop pretending to be ill.
Have you gone to the market to spread rumors?
Xiao Cui, she's still injured so be nice!
What rumors are you talking about?
Wang, you have no idea!
I went grocery shopping in Ye City and just found out that
people were badmouthing Lan Ling Manor!
They were saying that Xiao Dong has an affair with our princess consort.
They said that Xiao Dong abandoned his wife
in order to carry on his affair with our princess consort!
He goes out with our Lady every day.
They even said that he has the princess' handkerchief as a token of her love!
Xiao Dong has been with us for quite some time
but there's never been anything negative said about him.
Now that this wretch's moved in
such horrible rumors are spread throughout Ye City.
Explain yourself.
How did you get dirt on your shoes?
You must have gone into town to spread the rumors, right?
I want you to reveal your true colors now!
- No... - Get out of bed and explain!
- Have you gone out? - Xiao Cui...
- Are you just pretending to be ill? - Stop it!
Why did you go out when you're seriously injured?
Zheng Er, what is this about?
I know that I am of a lowly status.
I shouldn't be resting in bed.
Moreover, I shouldn't be waited upon by others.
So I didn't dare to ask the other maids in the manor for help.
I wanted to get to a clinic on my own
to make my medication broth.
Fourth Prince...
It's difficult for me to get to the kitchen
not to mention spreading rumors on the streets in the city.
Where is the princess consort?
She... She left with Xiao Dong early in the morning.
I'll get Xiao Dong to clear things up!
Xiao Cui, what's the matter?
Xiao Dong, people in Ye City are saying that
you've abandoned your wife to be with the princess consort.
Is this true?
What nonsense is that?
When did I have a wife?
Fourth Prince, why are you home so early today?
So it isn't true that you're out with the princess consort all day long
and kept her handkerchief as a token of her love?
What?
Xiao Dong! Tell me if it's true or not!
What handkerchief? I've never given Xiao Dong any handkerchief!
Xiao Dong, what is this about?
I don't know how these rumors came about.
Neither do I have a wife.
As for the handkerchief...
I did keep the princess' handkerchief.
He kept it!
We really couldn't tell...
Fourth Prince, do you still remember?
When you were injured by the poisonous arrow shot by Zhou army.
Her Highness took me with her to Zhou State to retrieve the antidote.
That handkerchief is the one that Her Highness asked me
to smuggle the antidote out with.
That was the first time in my life
when I felt as if I have somehow accomplished something.
This sense of achievement was given to me by Her Highness.
That's why I kept the handkerchief as a fond memory.
I've never had any indecent thoughts.
It's all right now, get up.
- Everyone should get back to work. - Yes.
I'm very sorry, my Lady.
I'm to be blamed for causing a rift between you and the prince...
You shouldn't say so. Get up now.
Fourth Prince is a very broad-minded man.
He won't blame you for these rumors.
Get up now. Come on.
I'll go and prepare dinner later.
Then I'll talk to him.
Don't worry about it.
What's with you? Why can't you keep something else?
Why have you kept the princess consort's handkerchief?
Seriously.
[Xue Wu]
It hurts so much to fake coughing up blood.
Next time, I'll make sure not to bite my tongue again.
Come in!
Who is it?
What is it that you're after?
I was just thinking that
you've protected this woman with your life.
So would you start keeping distance from her
in order to stop the rumors from aggravating?
It all went according to what I expected.
Han Xiao Dong, you're such a romantic.
If I leave...
will you stop bullying Her Highness?
You have overestimated Yang Xue Wu.
None of what I have done is meant to bring her down.
I just want Fourth Prince to know that I'm devoted to him, that's all.
But you are quite a hindrance. I do sincerely think so.
All right! I will leave this place.
But listen up.
No matter how hard you try
you will never be able to break up Fourth Prince and Princess Consort.
In the end, you'll realize that all your hard work is in vain.
Do you know the reason?
That's because their love for each other is sturdier than gold mold together.
All right, since you're on your deathbed you'd better rest early.
There's one more thing on my mind.
I hope that by the time I get back you'd be long gone.
It's dinner time.
It's unhealthy to brood when you're having a meal.
Regarding the rumor I'm only concerned that your reputation will be marred.
Nothing else mattered.
I know that you grew up in White Mountain Village.
You've led a carefree life without a care in the world.
But this isn't White Mountain Village.
You're a princess consort that people look up to.
I hope to minimalize the restrictions that traditional customs have on you.
That was why I took you out of the manor before our wedding.
I hope that you can be happy here.
I want to protect you.
But I can't control how others may scrutinize you.
You have to protect yourself.
I don't want you to feel wronged.
Don't cry.
The rice in your bowl is going to get all soggy and salty.
I'm not crying because I feel wronged or upset.
I'm moved by your sentiments.
I'm so glad that I married such a great husband.
You dote on me so fondly.
You're always so thoughtful.
It's all right now.
Come in!
Fourth Prince and Princess Consort.
I have a favor to ask of you.
You're heading back to Beggars Village?
It's been a long time since I came to Ye City with the princess consort.
I haven't been back since so I'd like to be there
to meet up with my villagers for a couple of days.
This is quite abrupt!
Xiao Dong, don't take to heart what others are gossiping about.
We have a clear conscience and Fourth Prince doesn't blame you.
It's not because of that! Really!
Don't get me wrong, Your Highnesses.
Xiao Dong...
Xue Wu.
Since Xiao Dong is so persistent
you should let him go home for a visit.
Take some supplies back to the village.
Don't forget that Lan Ling Manor is always here to welcome you home.
Thank you, Your Highnesses.
I won't keep you from having dinner.
You... you know that he's only doing so to protect my reputation.
You have to think in his shoes.
When a man is willing to make efforts for someone he cares about
you shouldn't reject his good intentions.
If you insist on keeping him here against his will
he will just feel more awkward.
Give him some time to think it over on his own.
When he doesn't feel awkward
he will come back.
But ever since I left White Mountain Village
he's always been by my side, he's been my best friend.
His grandmother passed away.
There's nothing left for him in Beggars Village.
No, I can't let him leave.
Xiao Dong!
Don't leave!
My Lady...
Who's going to help me with Veteran Village when you're gone?
I know that although the tongue isn't steel, it cuts.
However, people are forgetful.
Moreover, as long as our conscience is clear
we shouldn't be afraid of rumors, right?
My Lady, now that you're happily married
have you forgotten that I'm still single?
Look, it's about time that I settle down and get married.
Seeing how in love you and Fourth Prince are
I am very envious!
Besides, my grandmother would love to have me settle down
and start a family of my own, right?
That does make sense...
- But... - No buts!
I've worked really hard for you and Fourth Prince for a long time.
Grant me a holiday to visit my friends and choose a wife. That's fair, right?
My Lady, you should give me your blessings.
- Don't make it difficult for me. - I...
Will you still come back here?
Here's an idea.
Why don't you finish helping me out with Veteran Village first?
I'm begging you.
All right, you have my word!
That's good!
Go to bed early.
Stop packing!
- Sure. - I'll see you tomorrow.
All right, go and have some rest. Go on!
Good night!
Xiao Dong?
Xiao Cui.
Xiao Dong, where are you off to in the middle of the night?
It turns out that you're leaving to cease the rumors.
If I stay, Lan Ling Manor will suffer a bad reputation.
I'd also embarrass the princess consort.
Moreover, I'm really bad at biding farewells.
Now that it's so awkward
it's best that I leave quietly in the middle of the night.
But you gave your word to the princess consort.
You should know what she's like.
She's always so considerate.
If I told her that I'm leaving to protect her from harm
she'd never agree to let me go.
That's why I lied to her.
I told her that I'm leaving to pursue my happiness!
Only then did she agree to it.
I'm more wary of Zheng Er.
Now that she got rid of me
she's bound to try more tricks.
Xiao Cui, you have to keep an eye on her.
Why did she want to get rid of you?
I taught her a lesson last time.
I said to her 'A pheasant like you shouldn't dream of becoming a phoenix!'
She was so mad at me.
But our princess is too kind and compassionate.
She won't be able to tackle her.
The princess consort is too kind to everyone.
That was why she was first deceived by me
and then later Yuwen Yung.
But she is also very forgiving.
That's why she still trusts me so much even if I'd lied to her in the past.
Xiao Cui, do you know what I was like?
My hair used to be even messier.
I was always hungry and cold.
I didn't even dare to look people in their eyes.
I was very filthy and smelly.
The princess consort gave me hope.
She also brought hope to my villagers.
The princess consort now helps out at Veteran Village.
She dresses their wounds for them.
The stench was horrible but she never complained.
She also had the same meals with us.
As a princess consort
she's never looked down on us.
Exactly. She's the most unique princess consort I have ever met.
Xiao Dong.
Do you really like the princess consort a lot?
The princess consort is like the moon to me.
In the darkest hour of my life
she brought light and warmth to me.
Why wouldn't I like her?
What makes me happier is that
Fourth Prince married her.
He is such a great man.
The both of them make a great couple.
Xiao Cui, don't worry.
I'd never dream of plucking the moon down.
That's biting off more than I can chew.
But I won't allow dark clouds to shroud over the moon.
Xiao Cui, please promise me that you will prevent Zheng Er from bullying the princess.
I will.
As for those rumors...
I'll get to the bottom of it.
I have to go now.
Take care.
I heard that Xiao Dong left last night without saying goodbye.
What? Could it be like what that Taoist said?
If Fourth Prince won't take a concubine people in the Manor will get hurt or leave?
Xiao Dong's left?
Yes, My Lady.
Xiao Cui said that he left after he collected his belongings.
- Where's Fourth Prince? - He's in the main hall.
Grandmother!
My precious granddaughter-in-law is awake?
Let me have a look.
This lass is too skinny!
It seems that I'm here at the right time.
I want a great-grandchild badly!
Grandmother, we've just been married for a short while...
How long did you say it has been?
You have to count in the days since your wedding at the Nu Wa temple.
You were husband and wife then.
How long ago was that?
But judging by how slow you are
I'd probably be in my grave when the baby is born!
- Grandmother! -Grandmother...
Cut that out. If you really are being filial to me
you should let me stay here in Lan Ling Manor for a few days.
I'd like to take care of Xue Wu.
So that she can give birth to a baby Su Er or Xue Wu!
Am I right?
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