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[The Princess Weiyoung]
[Episode 40]
We failed?
Prince of Gaoyang suddenly showed up.
Is that assassin reliable?
Don't worry, Your Highness.
She was once Chiyun Nan's killer warrior.
She hates Li Wei Young to the core.
Even if the assassination is exposed
it's just Chiyun Nan's killer warrior seeking revenge.
Your Highness won't be implicated.
You have thought it out well.
Your Highness has nothing to worry about.
Tomorrow is the last day.
Li Wei Young could never find the real murderer.
Once she is convicted of the murder
I will always find a way to put the blame on Prince of Nan-An.
Once Tuoba Yu is taken out, the throne will surely be mine.
[Hanzhong Bureau]
Young Mistress.
Have you found the murderer?
I've asked all the maids in the palace, but there aren't any clues.
This piece of clothing might be our last hope.
Have some tea first, Young Mistress.
Will I fail to overcome this?
Young Mistress.
[Crown Prince's Manor]
You've been sneaking out early and returning late at night.
What have you been doing behind my back?
I nearly killed Li Wei Young.
What did you say?
Kill Li Wei Young?
How did you get into the palace?
Prince of Dongping assisted me.
Both of us want Li Wei Young dead.
It's a pity that it has failed.
Prince of Dongping?
He's always regarded Prince of Gaoyang as a thorn in his flesh.
If you help him, you're going against me.
I just want to avenge General Chiyun.
I don't care about anything else.
However, Your Highness only cares about Prince of Gaoyang.
You must have forgotten about the general.
You made me a promise, but the general's body hasn't even been found!
How dare you!
Your Highness, do you know that Prince of Gaoyang saved Li Wei Young again?
Are you sure that Prince of Gaoyang is worthy of your devotion?
What should we do, Young Mistress?
Li Wei Young.
Three days are up.
Have you found the real culprit?
I...
By His Majesty's oral decree
take Li Wei Young away for strict interrogation.
Once the culprit is convicted
she is to be sentenced to die for killing an imperial family member.
Father, please leave this case to me.
I promise to seek out the true culprit behind Mother's attempted murder
in the shortest time possible.
Your Majesty, Prince of Nan-An and Prince of Gaoyang seek audience.
- Step down. - Yes.
Father, they must have come on behalf of Li Wei Young.
They keep siding with her.
I wonder what their motive is.
Do investigate it, Father.
I'm a man of my word.
No one is to plead on her behalf.
- Your Majesty. - Zong Ai.
How is it?
Was Li Wei Young already taken into custody?
It's...
Just speak your mind.
Your Majesty.
Li Wei Young said that she already found the real culprit.
Please head toward the laundry bureau.
Father. Li Wei Young has always been very crafty.
You mustn't believe her easily.
It's best to imprison her first for further interrogation.
Let's take a look. We will know if it's just a trick.
- Father. - Greetings to Grandfather.
If you're here for Li Wei Young, just come along with me.
His Majesty arrives!
Greetings to Your Majesty.
Do rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Li Wei Young.
I heard that you've found the real culprit.
Who is it?
The culprit is among them.
- Among us? - Who could it be?
Li Wei Young.
You mustn't just accuse anyone to acquit yourself.
How would I dare to do so in the presence of His Majesty?
You caused such a huge disturbance today.
If you fail to seek out the true culprit, you'll have sinned twice.
Do you understand?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I've asked Master Central Attendant for this evidence.
After much examination, I've found some clues on this garment.
What clues?
Fret not, Your Highness.
Allow me to explain it slowly.
However, before I explain it
I'd like to take a look at all the hands of the maids.
Stretch out your hands!
Madam, you as well.
I'm a suspect as well?
Everyone in this laundry bureau is a suspect.
Of course, that includes me as well.
It's you, Madam Lin.
What nonsense is this?
Your hands already betrayed you.
I don't have any cracks on my nails!
How do you know that I'm checking for cracks on the nails?
All I asked was to have you stretch your hands out.
I didn't say anything else.
I...
I was just guessing.
You guessed it?
Madam, you guessed that I would examine everyone's nails
so you had yours trimmed in time.
You're so sharp.
It seems to be a waste that you're a maid.
You should be a fortune-teller.
What exactly is that about?
Your Highness.
This is how it all happened.
Yesterday, I asked
Master Central Attendant to bring this outfit here.
What brings you here, Master?
Li Wei Young said that
she needs this evidence to investigate the case
so His Majesty sent me to bring this outfit to her.
My purpose was to get the attention of the culprit to make her panic.
The culprit would surely wish to know why I asked for that outfit.
So Bai Zhi and I both put on an act.
Bai Zhi, look.
Some stitching came loose.
There are also some scratches.
You're right.
But we have been so careful with cleaning these noble ladies' clothing
to avoid any trouble.
How could the stitching come loose?
We are definitely very careful when we wash the clothes.
However, it's not the same for the assassin.
Do you think that she could have been nervous
when placing the poisonous pin
and accidentally scratched the outfit without knowing?
This means that the killer must have cracked nails.
Could we tell who the culprit is by looking at people's nails?
It's normal for maids here at the laundry bureau to have cracked nails.
It's not the same.
Everyone has nails that vary in thickness and strength.
Therefore, the scratches made by the cracks will also be different.
When Qing came to get me to do laundry, I saw the cracks on her nails.
The cracks on her nails are different from mine.
Qing's nails are also different from mine in shape.
Here.
Look.
The shape and cracks of our nails are all different.
An experienced coroner
could determine the strength and shape of cracks on the nails
by observing the scratches on the outfit.
Really?
That's great!
Then we could find the culprit tomorrow.
I'll report back to His Majesty tomorrow to have his men sent here right away.
You figured that the real culprit would eavesdrop on you?
Someone with a guilty conscience
surely wouldn't be able to remain calm when her life is at stake.
She would do everything possible to search for information.
Of course, she would surely eavesdrop on me and Bai Zhi as well.
In order to prevent the coroner from finding any clues on her nails
she would surely take precautions.
I investigated in secret
that before Master Central Attendant brought the outfit over
none of the maids here had their nails trimmed.
Therefore, whoever had her nails trimmed
is the culprit who eavesdropped on me and Bai Zhi.
Only Madam Lin had her nails trimmed.
What do you have to say to that?
I just happened to have my nails trimmed today.
Isn't it a bit too far-fetched to accuse me of being the killer with that?
I'm not convinced.
Exactly.
That's a bit too far-fetched.
Li Wei Young, you're just trying to acquit yourself!
Father, she's obviously treating us as fools!
Uncle.
What is the rush?
Just let her finish her reasoning first.
His Majesty will make his own verdict.
Your Highness, fret not.
I also know that this isn't enough to convince everyone.
Therefore, I have more evidence.
What other evidence is there?
There's actually no scratches or clues on this outfit at all.
That theory about the coroner determining the strength
and shape of nails from the scratches
is just what I made up to lure out the culprit.
What?
You made it up?
Your Majesty, do pardon me.
Li Wei Young is just trying to stall for time.
Are we to keep standing here to listen to her nonsense?
Although there's no evidence on this outfit
I've discovered that there's evidence on the pouch containing the poison.
This is the evidence found in my clothes that day.
Many secrets could be revealed in the details.
So when I failed to find any traces on this outfit
I started to study this pouch closely.
This pouch must have been made by the culprit.
Hence, the materials used to make the pouch
as well as its stitching are the clues.
What can you tell from the materials and stitching?
This fabric is fairly common.
It's just the corners that are left from making the maids' uniforms.
We can find this easily in the laundry bureau.
That used to be true, but earlier on
the noble ladies sent over too many clothes.
So every outfit that needed patching was given only to Qing.
All the leftover fabric is kept at Qing's.
I don't have any at all.
What about you?
Do you have any?
- No. - No.
It isn't me!
Someone else must also have some of this fabric.
- Anyone? - Present!
Search the entire laundry bureau!
Yes!
Your Majesty, this is the fabric.
This is indeed the fabric used for making the pouch.
Where did you find it?
Your Highness, we found most of the fabric in the maid Qing's cupboard.
And there was some as well in Madam Lin's room.
I just happened to take some to patch my clothes.
It's just a coincidence.
Even if it is a coincidence, take a look at this thread.
Do you recognize it?
This is called silk yarn thread.
It's thicker than most silk threads
but it isn't some expensive thread either.
It's just used on some noble ladies' outfits to repair the trimming.
The trimming is always a bit more complicated
so Madam Lin has never entrusted us with it.
In the entire laundry bureau
only Madam Lin would have this silk yarn thread.
This is...
Madam, you don't intend to call this another coincidence, do you?
Perhaps someone stole my silk yarn thread.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, I've been framed!
I've been in the harem for years and I've always behaved very well.
How could I possibly harm the empress?
Your Majesty, I'm innocent!
Please uphold justice for me!
Someone bribed you to do this!
Greetings to Father.
Father, after the murder, I sent my men to investigate
the background information of all the maids in the laundry bureau.
I discovered that Madam Lin suddenly purchased many assets in her hometown.
This is the record from the local authorities.
Please take a look at it, Father.
Atrocious servant!
What else do you have to say to that?
With your wages, how could you possibly purchase
so many assets in such a short time?
- Guards! - Present!
- Drag her away! - Yes!
We must seek out the mastermind!
- Move it! - Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
I'm innocent, Your Majesty!
Li Wei Young.
Should I praise you for being intelligent and well-spoken
or reprimand you for being crafty and cunning?
When dealing with those of extreme means, extreme measures should be taken.
This is what Your Majesty taught me.
How dare you!
How could you talk to His Majesty like that?
She has said words a lot worse than that.
This is nothing.
Li Wei Young.
I'm really curious.
How could you be so daring?
When you have nothing to lose, what is there to fear?
Li Wei Young, receive the decree.
From today onward
you're the newly appointed Lady of Excellent Employment.
You will be in charge of the laundry bureau.
This is great!
You mustn't say that I didn't give you a chance.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Set out!
Take care, Your Majesty.
This is wonderful, Young Mistress!
We're safe now!
Wei Young, congratulations.
You've cleared your name.
Madam Li, Lady of Excellent Employment.
Thank you.
All of you have to obey Madam Li's orders from now on!
Yes!
Thank you, everyone.
- We will be treated well now. - Thank you.
This is great. We'll have Madam Li to lead us now.
Exactly! We'll lead better lives now.
I'm sorry to have worried everyone.
What time is it?
Why didn't anyone we sent return with the news?
Could it be...
Could it be that Wei Young didn't find the real culprit?
Wouldn't that get her killed?
Don't panic.
Don't scare yourself.
Wei Young would never try to kill the empress.
She will be fine.
She will be just fine.
Old Madam!
- What is it? - Do you have news?
How is Wei Young?
Don't worry.
Old Madam, Second Young Mistress already found the culprit.
She's fine now.
His Majesty even appointed her as the chief maid of the laundry bureau.
Gods' blessings!
This truly is the blessings of the gods!
Gods' blessings...
Gods above, you have blessed Wei Young in overcoming this obstacle.
Wei Young has had a hard life.
Although she isn't my granddaughter
she treated me kindly with all her heart.
Please bless her from all disasters and keep her safe.
Thank you, gods above...
Your Highness.
You don't have to take Hong Luo's words to heart.
We don't really know the truth.
Moreover, if His Highness still has any feelings for Li Wei Young
why would he treat her so?
It might be so... but I'm still worried.
It's a pity that Li Wei Young escaped unscathed yet again.
If she was killed in this case
it would save me much trouble.
Wei Young, you're remarkable!
You dug into the evidence and really sought out the culprit.
Thank you for looking into the evidence that proves Madam Li was bribed.
That helped clear my name.
Wei Young, aren't you glad that you found the real culprit?
If Your Highness was framed time after time like I have been
or had close encounters with death again and again
you would then understand how I feel now.
At times, I really wish that I was a woman who didn't know anything better.
Both my parents would still be alive. We would all be safe and happy.
Even if we were poor and lowly in status
it would still be much better than being haunted by fear and mentally exhausted.
After bitterness comes sweetness.
I'm sure that your hardships will bring you a happy future.
Wei Young, don't be discouraged.
There are many who care about you.
Like Li Min De.
No matter what happens to you
he's always the first to stand up for you.
His greatest wish is for you to be safe and happy.
Wei Young, you mustn't let him down.
Thank you for your kind words, Your Highness.
You've given me great comfort.
However, speaking of Min De, I wonder how he is now.
Is he well?
I wonder...
Does he think of me now and then?
My baby sister really impressed me greatly this time.
Madam Lin had tried to cover up those assets to avoid suspicion.
Who knew that you'd find out about it in such a short time?
Of course! If I put my mind to it, there's nothing I can't do!
On that note, my investigation went really well.
Many clues showed up easily.
I think that I must be some expert in crime solving.
What made Your Highness laugh?
This time, you happened to be lucky. You won't be the next time.
Jun! What do you mean by that?
We're so happy, but here you are making such mean-spirited remarks!
Jun is still young.
Would you hold a grudge against him?
Young?
He's already a married man!
Wei Young.
I implicated you in this case.
I will make it up to you.
That's not necessary.
Everything is going well enough.
I won't let you suffer any hardship.
Husband.
What brings you here?
I heard that my sister would capture
the culprit who tried to kill the empress.
I came especially to take a look.
Vixen.
You came late.
The show is over.
You can leave now.
Li Wei Young is really lucky.
She's always so close to being beheaded
but then she manages to turn the situation around.
Even His Majesty is impressed by her now.
He even appointed her as Lady of Excellent Employment.
It seems that she will soon make a comeback.
If Young Mistress succeeded in framing her
as Crown Princess Consort's murderer
it would have saved you trouble...
Young Mistress.
Bai Zhi.
Is it you?
Bai Zhi.
Why have you been following me?
I...
I wasn't!
What's the matter?
You're trembling.
You still haven't told me why you were following me.
I just wanted to ask Third Young Mistress
if you pleaded on behalf of my mistress to the empress.
Of course.
If I hadn't begged the empress for mercy
how could my cousin have found the culprit so easily today?
Liar!
You never went to see the empress!
You went to visit Consort Zhaoyi Lu.
I've been following you around!
What else do you know?
I also know that Rong Er drugged my tea and made me pass out.
You stole my key!
You even slipped in that letter to frame my mistress!
You were also the ones who hung that red handkerchief in the manor!
You killed Crown Princess Consort!
Nonsense!
Grab her!
Have you also told Li Wei Young about it?
Let's go and clean up over there.
Young Mistress, someone is coming!
Let's go.
Husband.
Let's head home now.
I've had the servants prepare a nice meal at home.
Let's have drinks tonight.
Madam Li!
Madam Li...
What happened?
Go and take a look quickly.
Something bad happened to Bai Zhi.
Bai Zhi!
- Bai Zhi! - Bai Zhi.
How is she, Imperial Physician?
Bai Zhi, wake up!
Bai Zhi, what happened to you? Look at me, Bai Zhi!
Who did this to you?
Who did this?
It had nothing to do with us!
She was already in this state when we found her.
We... We really don't know anything about it.
- It had nothing to do with us! - Young Mistress.
Bai Zhi!
Young Mistress.
You are all I have left.
You can't abandon me, Bai Zhi.
Bai Zhi.
Bai Zhi, what are you trying to tell me?
What are you trying to say, Bai Zhi? Tell me.
Who did it?
It was you...
Bai Zhi.
You must hang on.
Bai Zhi!
You must hang on, Bai Zhi! You can't leave me!
Bai Zhi, you must hang on!
Bai Zhi, you must hang on! Bai Zhi!
Bai Zhi?
Bai Zhi!
Bai Zhi...
Let's go.
You did it! You killed Bai Zhi!
How dare you accuse me! Slap her!
Anyone? Slap her!
Hold it!
She has lost her senses.
Why would you hold it against a maid?
Li Wei Young, calm down.
I'm Princess Consort of Gaoyang.
Why would I kill a mere maid?
Have you gone all muddle-headed?
You're a murderer.
I won't let you off.
I can't be bothered with you.
Let's go, my husband.
Since we got married, you have been busy with work.
You haven't spent much time with me.
I'm really happy that you could have dinner with me tonight.
I've neglected you.
Fortunately, you've never held it against me.
Your mother just passed away.
I can understand how you feel.
As long as I get to see you every day and stay by your side
I'm already very content.
It's just that if I could bear children for you soon
I believe that your mother would rest in peace.
What is the matter?
Nothing. The food's gone cold.
Eat up quickly.
Could you have believed Li Wei Young?
Do you really think that I killed Bai Zhi?
I really didn't do it.
I believe the case will soon be solved to clear your name.
I knew that you'd believe me.
You have been sleeping alone in the study.
Could you stay here tonight?
My husband!
We're husband and wife.
Why have you been avoiding me?
Could it be...
You still can't forget Li Wei Young?
You have misunderstood me.
Li Wei Young is my enemy. She killed my mother.
How could I still think of her?
Why would you...
Chang Le.
I'm still in mourning.
I hope that you can understand my feelings.
I still have work to do.
Get some rest soon.
Husband!
In mourning?
I think that is just an excuse.
It's best not to believe him.
Shut up.
My husband reprimanded Li Wei Young in front of me.
I witnessed it with my own eyes.
He couldn't have been acting.
I hope that you aren't trying to deceive yourself.
Your Highness!
Where are you going at such a late hour?
Bai Zhi's death is a huge blow to Wei Young.
I'm really worried about her.
I have to see her.
Your Highness! Prince Nan-An has placed informants in the palace.
If they spot you...
Your Highness! Your Highness!
Young Mistress!
Don't run!
Young Mistress, I will always stay by your side.
I'm willing to do anything as long as you can stay safe.
Wei Young!
What are you doing?
I know that you find it hard to accept Bai Zhi's death
but you can't take your life!
If Bai Zhi knew about it, how upset would she be?
You don't know anything.
Leave me alone.
True! I don't know anything.
But Bai Zhi once told me that you never despair.
You never give up.
She believed so much in you.
How could you let her down?
I still held on to some hope then.
But now...
There's nothing left for me.
Your Highness!
Your Highness, I've sent someone to inform Ninth Princess.
I think that it's best for you not to show yourself.
- Princess. - You are dismissed.
- Let me talk to her in private. - Yes.
Wei Young.
I've already taken care of Bai Zhi's funeral arrangements.
Don't worry about it.
Thank you.
Wei Young, you must stay strong.
You said it yourself.
You mustn't disappoint those who love you.
Don't you think that...
Isn't it pathetic to stay strong?
All who loved me... have left.
And the man I love...
He hates me to the core.
Perhaps they were right.
I really am a jinx.
Anyone who was close to me reached a bad end.
My father...
My grandmother...
Third Aunt...
Crown Princess Consort...
Jun Tao...
Bai Zhi...
All of them died because of me.
Your Highness, you should leave.
Don't come near me again.
Leave me alone.
Leave me here to fend for myself.
I can leave.
You can also choose to dwell in such despair.
But what about Bai Zhi?
Will you not avenge Bai Zhi?
Even if you don't want to stay alive anymore
shouldn't you seek out Bai Zhi's murderer first?
[Hanzhong Bureau]
Wei Young.
Finish this bowl of broth and get some sleep.
You'll feel better when you wake up tomorrow morning.
Get some rest now.
Let's go.
Bai Zhi!
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