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[The Princess Weiyoung]
[Episode 6]
Second Young Mistress.
Chun Ming, have I violated the rules again?
A lowly illegitimate daughter like me shouldn't enter through the main door.
Second Young Mistress.
Please forgive me, Second Young Mistress.
Old Madam has given orders
to have Second Young Mistress return home through the main door in glory.
I thank Grandmother for her kindness.
However, I've never taken the main door before.
Could Chun Ming lead the way?
Of course.
Allow me to show you the way.
Please.
- Greetings to Grandmother. - Good.
Don't stand on ceremony.
You may all rise.
Wei Young, come quick.
Let me take a good look at you.
- Come here. - Grandmother.
You've lost a lot of weight. It must be hard on you.
I don't find it hard because you're always thinking about me.
You're the one who is always so thoughtful of me.
You were so badly injured but you still sent your personal maid to serve me.
Is Grandmother fully recovered?
Yes, yes.
I was informed that those servants mistreated you.
I had them all sold off to teach them a lesson.
I don't blame them at all.
They were just following orders.
How could any servant dare defy the orders of the matron?
Daughter-in-law, you were mislead into believing the wrong man
and nearly whipped Wei Young to death.
Fortunately, Wei Young is blessed and made it home alive and well.
You owe Wei Young an explanation.
Wei Young, I shouldn't have believed those bewitching words.
However, for the safety of our family I had to send you away.
You don't blame me, do you?
If I remember it correctly
Grandmother was the one who sent me away.
Mother wanted so badly to prevent me from leaving.
You refuse to forgive me then?
What has Mother done wrong to ask for Wei Young's forgiveness?
Daughter-in-law.
Wei Young.
I shouldn't have believed such superstition and whipped you.
I have done wrong.
I forgive Mother.
I really do mean it!
Good, good!
That is now all in the past.
No one is to bring it up again!
Neither of you should bear a grudge
against the other because of this matter.
We're a family.
We should all get along nicely.
Old Madam, you're absolutely right.
Right?
Didn't you say that it was a done deal?
Why is Li Wei Young still alive?
Please have mercy on me, Madam!
I really did arrange everything
but I can't figure out how Li Wei Young...
That Li Wei Young is truly spooky...
You're right.
Now that I think about it, Li Wei Young is indeed quite odd.
She doesn't seem like some countryside girl at all.
Could it be...
Could it be that Li Wei Young really is an imposter?
Has the man sent to investigate her returned?
He sent a letter but he noticed nothing suspicious.
Why are you on your knees again?
Get up and speak.
Quickly.
Get up now.
Grandmother, thank you for saving my life.
If Grandmother hadn't risked 10 years of your life to save me
I wouldn't be here at all.
I don't know how I can ever repay Grandmother's kindness.
Silly child.
You're being silly.
You address me as Grandmother, don't you?
You're my grandchild.
How could I not care for you?
This is kinship.
I don't need you to repay me.
Grandmother...
You must stay healthy.
You must live a long life so that I can serve you dutifully.
All right.
With a filial granddaughter like Wei Young
I'll surely live a very long life.
My dear child, stop crying.
Your birth mother has been worried about you.
You'd better visit her now.
I wonder how she's doing.
Don't worry.
She has always been frail but alert.
Go on. Go to her.
Thank you, Grandmother.
She's back!
Mother, I'm home!
It's good that you're home.
This is all my fault.
You had to suffer so much.
Ever since Second Young Mistress was sent away
Seventh Concubine has been worried about you every day.
Mother, why are you upset again?
Women should smile.
A woman who likes to smile has better luck.
Besides, look at me.
Am I not all right?
I am totally fine.
You are always so energetic.
How can girls behave like that?
How should I tell you off?
Then don't say a word, Mother.
I'll be very happy as long as Mother is healthy.
Look.
Look what delicacies I've brought you.
Mother, look at these.
These are all from Grandmother and Madam Li.
I saved them all for you.
Wei Young, keep them for yourself.
Mother, there's so much food.
If I finish all of it on my own, I'll get fat.
I'm still single.
Who do you take after?
It's definitely my pretty mother.
- Look over there... - Young Master!
Min De, I know that you helped me out.
Thank you.
I'll remember your kindness.
I didn't mean to help you, but I don't like owing favors.
It was my fault that the kiwi bird and you were both hurt.
I only did what I should.
Yes, yes.
Min De is so manly.
You're the most righteous.
But I heard that you were injured.
Where are you wounded? Let me see.
- Don't... It's fine. - Young Master.
It's just a slight injury. I'm fine.
I'm your cousin, not some stranger. What are you afraid of?
- Is it your shoulder? - Young Master.
What's with you and your hands?
If you keep doing that. I... I will...
What will you do?
I can't be bothered with you. I...
Let's go.
Young Mistress, it's so rare to see Second Young Master smile.
Him? He is actually very friendly but he acts as if he is cold and distant.
He's a lot more trustworthy than those crafty schemers.
He's quite adorable.
Why are you laughing?
I'm laughing because Young Master acts differently around Miss Wei Young.
Nonsense!
Am I wrong?
You dislike being touched
by anyone other than me and Third Madam, but it was fine with Miss Wei Young.
That... That's because she's too bold!
Young Master, speaking of which
Miss Wei Young was really lucky this time.
Otherwise, she probably wouldn't have made it home at all.
Do you really think that it was just sheer luck?
She sent her maid
back here quickly, with just cause
to get a last chance for survival.
She is quite smart.
- It's just that... - What?
She drew a lot of attention upon her return.
Madam Li must be annoyed.
I'm afraid that she is in for more challenges in the future.
Miss Wei Young, it is an untimely visit.
Chang Xi has just fallen asleep.
It's all right. I'm just here to take a look at Chang Xi.
It's just a gesture of my sincerity.
Li Wei Young, you have the audacity to come here?
I know that you're jealous of me for being prettier than you.
Now... Now that I ended up like this are you finally happy?
Get out!
Get lost right now!
- Shut up! Liu Hong. - Yes.
Take your young mistress inside.
Young Mistress.
- Young Mistress. - Li Wei Young, get lost!
Second Aunt, why hasn't Chang Xi's wound healed?
Don't bother pretending to be kind.
My sister-in-law has sent the beautifying cream over.
Chang Xi's wound will heal soon after this is applied.
You... What are you doing?
You can't bear to see Chang Xi get well?
Second Aunt, despite how Chang Xi treats me
I've never once thought of harming her.
Please believe me.
You should know that I was whipped and covered in wounds.
When I was at the summer manor I was just like Chang Xi.
My wounds festered and couldn't heal.
What are you trying to say?
Judging by Chang Xi's wounds she is in better shape than I was.
The poison hasn't run deep.
It's not too late yet. Don't go down that irrevocable path.
It will be easy to prove me right.
Once the wounds start healing, when she stops applying the cream
you will know who is really trying to harm Chang Xi.
Young Mistress means...
Madam Li is trying to harm Fourth Young Mistress?
But why would she do that?
Doesn't Fourth Young Mistress always obey her?
What if all she wanted was to make Second Aunt turn against me?
If that is true Madam Li is really too...
I hope that Second Aunt and Chang Xi won't fall for her trap.
Young Mistress, Hua Mei has gone missing.
She works for Madam. Don't worry about her.
You're finally back!
Yes, I just came back from your place.
I was just wondering why I didn't see you there.
I wanted to speak to you in private, so I came here to wait for you.
I'm so thrilled to see you home safely.
I haven't seen you for a while. You got so haggard.
My mistress was so worried about you that she couldn't sleep well.
She even begged Madam Li to let you off and was punished for doing so.
Rong Er, shut up.
Chang Ru, I'm really sorry to make you worry and get punished because of me.
But I will always keep in mind just how kind you have been to me.
Please don't say that, Wei Young.
Nothing matters as long as you got home safely.
Wei Young, I don't know if I should say this to you.
What can't be said between us?
I can't help but think that there's something fishy
about all the incidents that happened.
Why would they all happen at the same time?
It was as if someone was trying to get rid of you.
I might be too sensitive but it's best for you to be careful.
Thank you for your concern.
I will surely be more alert.
Although we're all under the roof of Prime Minister's Manor
we're not of the same standing as Chang Le.
We are the only ones who understand the hardship.
Second Young Mistress, Madam Li invites you over.
This way, please.
I'll be right back.
Madam only asked to see Miss Wei Young.
Wait for me in Junlan Quarters.
Yes.
Who knew that Second Young Mistress could still make it home safely
after what Madam Li did to her?
My aunt had her sent away to the countryside for over 10 years
and yet she still got here in one piece.
Just based on that
Wei Young is obviously not as easy to tackle as my aunt thought.
My aunt has finally met her match.
My cousin is really quite peculiar.
Mother. Chang Le.
Have a seat.
Wei Young, let me look at you.
Have your wounds healed?
They are all fine now.
I have to thank Mother for that.
It's good that they healed.
You were born into a prestigious family.
You recover so quickly.
Your skin seems to be paler.
Wei Young, how was your life back in the countryside?
Grandmother's servants looked after me very well so I had a good time.
Mother is not asking about that.
She's asking you about your life before you first came to the manor.
Here's why.
I don't know you very well so we've had many misunderstandings.
I'd like to know more about your life in the past.
I wonder what Mother would like to know.
You were raised in the countryside at Liu Residence.
How did Mrs. Liu treat you?
Although she didn't treat me very well, she didn't dare take me lightly.
After all, I am still the daughter of the minister.
The Liu family isn't very well off
but they still raised you to be so pretty and bright-eyed?
I have my mother to thank for my good looks.
After all, my mother is a very beautiful woman, isn't she?
I heard that there's a 1,000-year-old tree east of your village.
Every late April for the Grain Rain Festival, villagers would pray to it
in hopes of a great harvest.
I wonder if that is true.
I was confined to my private quarters in the Liu Residence.
I never left the premises.
I've never heard of or seen such an event.
Have you not heard of it from anyone?
Not at all.
Think about it carefully.
Chang Le, why are you suddenly so interested in a rain ritual?
Who's interested in it?
I was just asking randomly.
All right now. Wei Young, you've had a long day traveling.
You must be tired.
Head back to your room and get some rest.
I'll take my leave now.
Madam, Miss Wei Young is cautious with her words.
We can't find any flaws.
Exactly. I tried to get words out of her, but she didn't seem taken aback.
How arrogant.
Who does she think she is?
My men didn't find out anything either.
But I can sense something fishy.
[Memorial tablet for the late Crown Prince Jing Mu]
Jun, this is the world that belongs to the Xian Bei tribe.
Is it also Grandfather's world?
Your grandfather will pass it on to me. and I will pass it on to you.
This vast territory shall become Tuoba Jun's world.
Father, how big is the world?
How far can your horse run?
How far can your arrow reach?
That is how big your world will be.
It is the meaning of power. Do you understand?
Father, I wish to become like you and Grandfather.
I'd like to cross vast lands.
I'd like to train in archery.
Good! You're indeed the descendant of our Tuoba clan!
Hold this.
Bear this in mind.
You're not hunting any beasts, you're hunting the world.
Pull your bowstring out far.
That is how vast you will expand your territory.
Keep your bow right in the center. Don't lean to either side.
That is how you should rule your nation and your people.
Father, have you ever considered...
that the power you were once so proud of was what killed you in the end?
What is power?
Why does it make the closest of kin kill each other?
Father, I'm sorry.
I have to let you down.
That isn't the power I wish for.
I just want to spend my life with Mother, safe and sound.
Is that all right?
Now that Jun is finally home, I can finally relax.
Once he inherits Crown Prince's ambition and takes the throne
I will be able to face Crown Prince in the netherworld with pride.
Although His Highness is favored by His Majesty
and supported by Crown Prince's former subjects
his uncles are by no means easy to handle.
Prince of Dongping in particular is the most popular of all.
Your Highness should be wary of him.
I will have it all planned out for Jun.
First of all, I have to get him a wife who can offer him assistance.
Your Highness.
Your Highness, come and have some fruit.
You've been waiting out here five days in a row.
Miss Li won't show up.
I left her a letter to say that I'd meet her here on this day.
I already confirmed with the inn.
Miss Li did recover and headed home.
Perhaps, she was in a hurry to get home or she was held up by some matter?
Your Highness, let's just head back.
You don't understand.
You do.
Only you do.
Min De, what are you doing out here so late?
The wind is cold at night. You should go indoors soon.
Do you think that I'm frail like the ladies?
What's the matter?
- I'll keep you company. - I don't need it.
I'll head back then.
Hey!
I knew that you didn't mean it.
You have such a bad temper.
Are you worried that none of the ladies would dare approach you?
I don't care about that.
- Give that back! - No way!
Give it back to me!
- No way. - Give it back!
Address me as your sister!
That's the only token I have from my birth parents!
Here.
I'm sorry. I didn't know about that.
Are you really angry?
I just find it really pretty and liked it so I was just teasing you.
What is it?
Didn't you say that you liked it?
You can't have it, but I can still let you take a look.
Be careful not to break it.
It's so pretty.
Judging by its quality, it's made of high quality white jade.
It's surely one of a kind.
Min De, you might actually come from an exceptional family.
I don't know about my identity either.
I can't remember anything
before my mother adopted me into the Li family.
All I know is that I'm the foster son of the Li family.
You must miss them terribly.
I don't miss them at all.
When they ruthlessly abandoned me
I knew that they couldn't care less.
Perhaps, they had their reasons?
I've always believed that all parents care about their children.
All right, all right.
Whatever the reason I just don't want to meet them.
My mother raised me on her own.
I think of her as my only mother.
All right, let's not talk about such unpleasant topics.
Today is a special day.
Why don't I give you a special gift?
What special gift?
May I give it a try?
Sure.
It seems that she won't be here.
Your Highness, it's raining harder.
Miss Li isn't going to show up.
You're right.
Exactly.
Let's leave
Hurry, Your Highness.
Young Mistress!
Young Mistress, good news!
Prince of Gaoyang has returned!
Really?
How could I dare lie to Young Mistress?
Prince of Gaoyang left the city over a year ago.
He has finally returned today.
I even heard that His Highness's mother
Crown Princess Consort, is overjoyed.
She is hosting a banquet in the palace
and invited many young noblemen and women.
But...
Young Mistress...
You're also invited!
Is that true?
Eunuch Huang sent over a letter this morning.
He has finally returned.
I get to see him again.
What did you say?
Her Highness also invited Li Chang Ru and Li Wei Young?
Yes, Madam.
Li Chang Ru is the legitimate child of the second branch.
That is fair enough.
Why is the illegitimate child, Li Wei Young, also invited?
It's said that Crown Princess Consort heard about
Second Young Mistress's party trick at Old Madam's banquet.
She became interested in Miss Wei Young, who grew up among civilians.
That is why she invited her.
Li Wei Young just won't let go of us.
Prince of Gaoyang is at a suitable age for marriage.
He just returned and Crown Princess Consort has already taken this action.
It seems that she intends to select a consort for him.
Miss Wei Young is illegitimate.
She would never be favored.
Her Highness is just curious about her.
Madam, you don't have to be worried.
What is she to me? Why should I be worried?
Yes, indeed.
As long as Miss Chang Le is present
her remarkable beauty will outshine everyone else.
Second and Third Young Mistresses are no exception.
They are just there to act as a foil for Miss Chang Le.
Crown Princess Consort is selecting a consort for Jun?
That is what I have heard.
That is just to throw them off.
Crown Princess Consort decided long ago
on Prime Minister's eldest daughter, Li Chang Le.
Not only is Miss Li the daughter of Prime Minister Li
but also the cousin of the awe-inspiring General Chiyun.
Once she marries Prince of Gaoyang he will have the support
of both the Prime Minister and the Chiyun family.
Your Highness, from what I know
not only Crown Princess Consort but also Prince of Dongping
are trying to woo Miss Li Chang Le.
Your Highness, you might as well...
Crown Princess Consort is selecting a consort for Prince of Gaoyang.
Young Mistress should dress up to visit the palace.
I'm not dressing up for Prince of Gaoyang.
He's always liked royal blue...
Rong Er, bring out that royal blue outfit of mine.
Yes, Young Mistress.
Fourth Young Mistress.
You're preparing to visit the palace?
Don't bother going to all this trouble.
Once Chang Le stands next to you, who will notice you?
Fourth Mistress isn't invited. You can reason with Madam Li instead.
Why would you treat my mistress so?
Rong Er, stop it.
Chang Xi does have a point.
As long as Li Chang Le is present who will notice me?
We're going to the palace tomorrow.
The emperor of Wei, who ordered to have my father
and grandmother killed, is in the palace.
What should I do?
Grandmother... Father...
What should Xin Er do?
Wei Young, come and get dressed.
This is your first visit to the palace, so you must be all dolled up and pretty.
I'm not going.
A banquet in the palace is for young masters and mistresses.
My daughter might not be as beautiful as Miss Chang Le
but you can still outshine many other young mistresses in Ping City.
I want those madams to see for themselves.
Who knows?
We might even get you a good match for marriage.
Bai Zhi and Zi Yan, get your mistress's makeup done and dress her up.
- Yes. - Yes.
Young Mistress.
- Young Mistress. - I won't go.
Be good. We'll make you pretty.
You will be very pleased with it.
Exactly. Young Mistress, don't you always say
that Miss Chang Le is beautiful?
You'll surely be more beautiful than she is.
- Are you sure? - Come with us. Let's go.
Sit.
This is nice. Put it on for her.
And this one.
This one is nice as well.
This color suits her really well.
Here, put it on for her.
This one is nice.
All done.
That seems to be a bit too many accessories.
Wei Young, I don't have any valuable accessories
that you can wear to the palace.
This pearl hair pin was given to me by the prime minister.
I've kept it with me.
Although it's slightly discolored and outdated
do regard it as a token from me.
Mother, I will wear this hair pin to the palace.
This pearl hair pin means much more to me than that jewelry.
Who does Li Wei Young think she is?
How could she visit the palace with me?
Young Mistress, look.
Wei Young, you're not thinking about wearing
that old pearl hair pin to the palace, are you?
Even if you don't care about embarrassing yourself
you should at least consider the Li family's reputation.
If you really are so short on accessories you could have told me.
I still have chests and drawers full of unused accessories.
I was even thinking about giving them to the maids and nannies in the manor.
Father gave this pearl hair pin to my mother.
It might be a bit old, but it was made by artisans.
It isn't something that just anyone could obtain.
Of course, not everyone could appreciate it either.
You...
Young Mistress!
I have never offended you in any way.
Why wouldn't you just let me go?
What is this that you're saying?
Have I not treated you well?
Li Chang Le, do you wish to fool everyone?
Should Prince of Gaoyang realize what you really are
I wonder what he would think of you.
Li Min De, you're in no position to speak here.
You'd better understand where you stand in this family.
You are but a foster son.
How dare you be so rude?
Listen up.
I'm also listed in the family clan of the Li family.
If my uncle hasn't told me off
you're in no position to run your mouth.
Min De, you shouldn't offend Li Chang Le because of me.
She's very narrow-minded and dreadfully spoiled.
She will soon deal with you.
It's all right.
Madam Li has long coveted our inheritance.
Even if I was willing to flatter her that wouldn't help much either.
They would only act more atrociously.
I am my mother's only son.
I must be strong and independent in order to protect her.
Moreover, I am a man.
How could I be subservient to them?
Min De, I'm sorry.
It seems that I have underestimated you.
You truly are a real man of indomitable spirit.
Of course.
But who is that Prince of Gaoyang you spoke of?
Why did her face fall so quickly when you mentioned him?
Prince of Gaoyang is the first born son of the deceased Crown Prince Jing Mu.
His Majesty is getting old.
Since the Crown Prince passed away the other princes began to rise in power.
Prince of Dongping, Tuoba Han is the most popular candidate
for the next crown prince among supporters.
However, Prince of Gaoyang is surely His Majesty's favorite.
What is even more commendable is that
Prince of Gaoyang is generous, compassionate, and stands aloof.
From what I have observed, Li Chang Le has admired him for a long time.
Do you know why?
I knew you wouldn't have a clue.
The reason is very simple.
His Highness is as good-looking as Adonis himself.
Naturally, that wins him the admiration of many women.
He's very good-looking?
Could he be as good-looking as you?
Who knows how many young women will fall for you when you grow up?
You're going too far.
What nonsense are you talking about?
You're shy again.
I only complimented you a bit.
Didn't you just say that you're a real man?
I can't be bothered with you. I...
You're blushing!
How adorable!
Chiyun Rou must have suspected something.
Mother would just like to know more about your life in the past.
Could I have let something slip?
That can't be.
Otherwise, she'd have jumped at the chance to kill me.
I've acted too recklessly.
Chiyun Rou almost had the chance to kill me.
If I am to survive in this complicated household
I'll have to tread very carefully from now on.
However, I must snatch back the jade slit disc Grandmother gave me.
The jade slit disc...
What should I do to get it back?
Young Mistress, we'll get you some water.
A cockroach!
Zi Yan! Quickly! Stomp on it!
It's all right now.
You can't help it. Many girls are scared of cockroaches.
Let's go.
Young Mistress, we'll get going.
It scared me to death.
Girls are scared of cockroaches...
One...
Two...
Three!
A cockroach! There's a cockroach!
There are cockroaches! Is anyone there?
Help! Is there anyone around?
Help!
Come quickly! There are cockroaches!
There are cockroaches! Come quickly!
Hurry up!
Where are the servants?
Get rid of the cockroaches!
They're over here!
- Over there as well! - Quickly!
Hurry up!
Get more servants to help!
Be careful, Young Mistress!
You... Bring me my clothes quickly!
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