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[The Princess Weiyoung]
[Episode 29]
Lady heroine, I was wrong last time.
Forgive and forget. Can you forgive me?
I hear you. Can you leave now?
Right...
You're actually quite pretty.
It's just that common men can't understand such beauty.
Stop it!
Don't draw your sword.
No one will marry you if you do that.
Listen up.
I'd have killed you if it weren't for my mistress and Prince of Gaoyang.
All right... I won't say another word.
Luckily, His Highness won't be marrying your young mistress.
Otherwise, I'd have to put up with your temper every day...
What did you say?
I... I didn't say anything.
I'm busy. I have to go now.
Explain yourself.
Who exactly is Prince of Gaoyang going to marry?
Speak up!
- Lady heroine! - Tuoba Jun!
- I'll kill you! - Stop it, Jun Tao!
What's going on?
Lady heroine.
How have I offended you again?
Lady heroine!
Your Highness, this is my fault.
I let it slip.
What exactly happened?
He's going to marry Li Chang Le!
Tuoba Jun, what on earth does that mean?
That is what my mother has in mind.
I won't marry Li Chang Le.
Sweet talk.
Wei Young, you're the one I wish to marry.
Haven't I already told you that however difficult it might be
I will stay by your side.
Crown Princess Consort is against our relationship
so you took me to this place today, right?
Don't worry.
I'll take care of it.
Although my mother is against our relationship
my late father has given us his blessing.
I'll let you in on a secret.
My mother used to give in to my late father's decision.
I believe you.
Thank you.
Your Highness!
Your Highness, bad news!
Crown Princess Consort fainted in the manor!
What?
Your Highness.
What happened?
She was fine yesterday.
She fainted when we returned from the garden.
There weren't any symptoms at all.
Imperial Physician Liu, what is the matter with my mother?
Prince of Gaoyang, Her Highness has heart disease.
It was caused by years of excessive anxiety.
Since the death of Crown Prince, Her Highness seems to have moved on
but I know that she spent many a sleepless night.
That is the cause of her illness.
Moreover, her condition was exacerbated by her recent worries.
Imperial Physician Liu, please save my mother.
Rest assured, Your Highness.
I will surely do my very best.
It's just that Her Highness needs to recuperate in peace.
She mustn't be further agitated.
- Walk Imperial Physician out. - Yes.
Mother...
You must get well soon.
I haven't even looked after you much yet.
If you wish to do so...
Obey me just this once.
Do tell, Mother.
I'll agree to anything.
Stay away from Li Wei Young.
Marry Li Chang Le.
May be spend a lifetime together.
Never shall we part.
Young Mistress.
It's cold tonight.
You should get some rest.
Didn't Prince of Gaoyang already inform you that all is well?
Don't worry about it anymore.
Jun Tao.
Am I wrong?
Am I wrong to reciprocate Tuoba Jun's feelings for me?
He's now caught between me and his mother.
The more he is in love with me, the more miserable he will be.
Young Mistress and Prince of Gaoyang are truly in love with each other.
There is no right or wrong when it comes to love.
This is perhaps the challenge that the gods have for us.
If Tuoba Jun can't make Wei Young happy...
how can I leave?
If Li Min De really returns to Rouran
and never comes back
what will I do?
Li Min De... What exactly am I to you?
[Chiyun Manor]
Mother, Crown Princess Consort is ill.
I heard that Her Highness is taking advantage of her condition
to pressure Prince of Gaoyang into giving up on Li Wei Young.
Prince of Gaoyang has always been filial.
I believe that he will make a decision soon.
Whatever it is, Li Wei Young mustn't get her way.
Don't worry.
Whatever Prince of Gaoyang might decide
Li Wei Young could never marry him.
Why is that?
Don't be so anxious.
You will soon know about it.
Emergency report from the borders! Open the gates!
Prince of Gaoyang.
Crown Princess Consort is no longer in critical condition.
Your Highness has been looking after Her Highness all night.
Now that Her Highness is fine you should get some rest.
It's fine.
I'll keep Mother company.
Prince of Gaoyang, His Majesty has summoned you. It's an emergency.
Your Highness is to head over right away.
Take good care of my mother.
I received news from the borders.
The army of Liu Song seems to be acting suspiciously.
What are your opinions?
Your Majesty, it's obvious
that the Southern Dynasties intend to invade the north.
I think that we should round up our troops to take them head on!
Your Majesty, Prince of Dongping is right.
However, we have just pulled through
a massive natural disaster.
We have suffered great losses and our people are still recovering.
This might not be the best time to go to war.
I concur.
We should focus on recuperating at this time.
It's best not to get into a war now.
Your Majesty, I have a suggestion.
Why don't we propose a marital peace treaty?
We could then hold off the war until our resources are replenished.
Liu Song would then pose no threat to us.
A marital peace treaty might buy us some time
but the war between Great Wei and Liu Song is inevitable.
By then, the princess we marry off will surely be in great danger.
I hope that Your Majesty will reconsider.
It's an insult to have the princess of Great Wei
married to them in exchange for peace.
I deem it more suitable to select one of the noblewomen in Ping City.
Aren't their lives just as important? How can they be treated like that?
Prince of Gaoyang, do you know how many soldiers will die unnecessarily
if we are not prepared before we go to war?
If we can sacrifice one life for the lives of many soldiers
that noblewoman will have died for a good cause.
I'm sure no one would oppose this for the greater good.
A marital peace treaty is but a way to stall for time.
If they have every intention of starting war with us, what will we do then?
We won't have time to recuperate
and we won't be able to uphold our dignity.
Your Majesty, I've already sent my men to the borders for information.
I hope that Your Majesty will take time before making a decision.
Prince of Nan-An.
What is your opinion?
Your Majesty, it will give us a great advantage and time to recuperate
if we stall for time with a marital peace treaty.
Prince of Gaoyang also has a point.
However, we have yet to attain any solid proof of an attack
so at least with a marital treaty, we can gain some time to recuperate.
That is very sensible.
- Your Majesty! - Enough!
I have made up my mind.
Send out our envoy to Liu Song immediately
to further negotiate a marital peace treaty.
How wise, Your Majesty!
How should we decide on the candidate for the treaty?
Your Majesty, I have the most suitable candidate to suggest to you.
Prime Minister's second daughter, Li Wei Young!
Your Majesty, you mustn't!
Why not?
It is known to all that Li Wei Young is Lady of District Anping.
She ranks the highest among the single noblewomen.
She is the most suitable candidate.
Prime Minister, don't you think so?
General Chiyun is absolutely right.
However...
What is it?
Are you unwilling to part with her?
If princesses can be sacrificed for the nation
is Prime Minister's daughter particularly precious?
It's my daughter's honor to render services
to the nation in the stead of a princess.
I object!
Li Wei Young isn't a suitable candidate!
Why would Your Highness insist on objecting to it?
Because...
Because Li Wei Young is the woman I want to marry!
This is...
How could His Highness say that?
How atrocious!
How dare you say such a thing in court?
I plead guilty!
I have long adored Li Wei Young.
I've sworn to marry Li Wei Young!
Master Li really did teach your daughter very well.
Prince of Gaoyang dares to go against His Majesty
for the sake of your daughter.
Father!
Li Wei Young is but the daughter of a foot bath maid.
If Prince of Gaoyang is to marry a woman of such lowly birthright
isn't that an insult to the imperial family?
In terms of her status, she is still the prime minister's daughter.
She was also honored as Lady of District Anping by Your Majesty.
How is she of a lowly status?
Li Wei Young contributed a plan to relieve a natural disaster.
How could any woman be a match for her intelligence?
Jun!
Marriages of the imperial family concern our dignity and status.
As Prince of Gaoyang it's outrageous
that you overlooked the reputation of the imperial family.
- Uncle! - That's enough!
Make no other unnecessary arguments in court!
Sinner, Li Xiao Ran, reports to Your Majesty.
Please permit my daughter, Li Wei Young, to be sent to Liu Song
in the stead of the princess for a marital treaty.
- Grandfather! - I allow it!
I now decry Lady of District Anping, as Princess Anping, be sent to Liu Song!
What?
You're sending Wei Young away for a marital peace treaty?
We received news from the borders that the army of Liu Song is stirring.
It's obvious that the Southern Dynasties wish to invade us.
We have just suffered a great natural disaster
and our people are still in misery.
War isn't the best option.
The officials suggested a marital peace offer
in order to stall for some time for the nation to recuperate.
Why was I chosen?
Once both nations are at war
the princess of a marital treaty will most likely be killed.
How could the imperial family sacrifice their princess?
Therefore, General Chiyun Nan suggested a noblewomen.
As Lady of District Anping, he deemed you the best option.
Chiyun Nan, you really are ruthless.
You simply had to corner me.
Is there no room for negotiation?
Prince of Gaoyang risked his life to announce in court
that he wants to marry Wei Young.
He got into a verbal altercation with Prince of Dongping
and then talked back to His Majesty.
His Majesty was greatly enraged.
Therefore, after weighing the options
I had no choice but to agree to send Wei Young.
There is great danger in this marital peace treaty!
Wei Young is your daughter.
How could you bear to send her to her death?
Mother!
The imperial decree has been announced.
It is done.
Now that the nation is in peril, as the prime minister
how can I consider my own interests and violate the law?
Wei Young, I had no other choice. The nation is our priority.
The decree of the emperor couldn't be defied.
No!
An entire imperial court of grown men and no one could come up with a solution?
What use are they to us if we have to sacrifice a woman to save the nation?
I won't allow Wei Young to be sent away for a marital treaty!
How impertinent!
Who are you to voice an opinion in the Li family?
Uncle, Wei Young is your daughter.
What have you ever done for her?
Yet, you'd now have her make such a huge sacrifice?
How could you do that? Are you still her father?
Shut up!
Defying the imperial decree will get our entire clan killed!
Uncle!
You...
Wei Young... the Li family has failed you.
It's fine, Grandmother.
Don't worry.
It will be fine, don't worry.
Your Highness!
How did it go?
The scout reported that Liu Song has been transporting rations to the frontier.
They pretend to consent to the marital peace treaty.
They really want to invade us.
What is with His Majesty?
He knew that you like Li Wei Young
but he still picked her for the marital treaty.
He must be old and confused.
Moreover, Chiyun Nan is related to the Li family by marriage.
He even deliberately suggested her. Isn't it obvious he's out to get her?
Chiyun Nan is behind all of it!
He took the iron mine in Liang Region for himself
and deceived His Majesty.
He framed my father for mutiny to gain merit and other benefits.
You're right.
There are grudges between Chiyun Nan and Wei Young.
What?
Chiyun Nan set her up for this marital peace treaty.
All officials fear the influence of the Chiyun family, so no one objected.
In addition, we just had a natural disaster
so Grandfather wouldn't start a war easily for fear of the nation.
That's how Chiyun Nan succeeded.
If that is so, why didn't you tell His Majesty about his evil scheme?
Your Highness.
Young Mistress, you're sewing this for Prince of Nan-An?
You've embroidered so well.
His Highness will surely like it.
I know that His Highness doesn't like anything that's too showy.
That's why I've made it plain.
It's just so unfortunate for Second Young Mistress.
Going on this marital treaty is as good as seeking death.
Only Prince of Gaoyang dared to plead for her.
It's obvious that General Chiyun is avenging Madam Li and Miss Chang Le.
General Chiyun really can't be offended.
I just find it strange that Prince of Nan-An acted indifferently too.
Hadn't he intended to marry Second Young Mistress?
Young Mistress.
I'll take you away from here.
Who cares if Wei goes to war with Liu Song?
- Why should you suffer the consequences? - Do you think we can just leave?
Father has enforced security measures.
We won't be able to escape even if we want to.
Isn't Prime Minister too ruthless?
He has the whole clan's interest at heart.
Should anything happen to me
His Majesty would blame it on the Li family.
That's not what I want either.
Could it be... that you can only send yourself to your doom in Liu Song?
For everyone's sake, I will obey the imperial decree
to establish the marital treaty.
However, I never said that I'd just succumb to Liu Song.
Even if I am sent there, I'll do anything I can to escape.
Get lost!
Wei Young!
Min De.
Wei Young, my uncle is keeping a watchful eye on you.
I will keep this short.
Go to Liu Song.
Once you get to the border, I'll have a way to get you out of there
- and no one will find you. - Min De, what will you do?
You mustn't take any risks for me.
I can't explain the details in a few words.
Anyway, just trust me.
I won't have you married off to Liu Song to suffer.
Young Mistress!
They are from the palace!
Oral decree of His Majesty.
Princess Anping is to enter the palace immediately
to prepare for the marital peace treaty.
I obey the imperial decree.
I might never get to see you again after I leave.
Please don't worry.
Wherever I might be, I will always cherish my life
and take good care of myself.
I won't be able to look after Grandmother and Mother anymore.
You must both take care of your health.
Please don't worry about me.
Wei Young...
The Li family has failed you.
Grandmother.
Wei Young.
My Wei Young...
I won't let you leave.
Don't leave us.
I won't let you leave.
My child, why are you so unfortunate?
Princess, it's getting late.
Mother...
Grandmother...
I have to leave now.
No!
Wei Young... My daughter...
Don't take away my daughter...
Wei Young...
Wei Young!
- Wei Young. - Chang Ru.
I made this for you.
It's a safety amulet that I got you from the abbey yesterday.
It can keep you safe.
Thank you, Chang Ru.
Wei Young, you must be careful.
I'll pray to the gods that you may return safely.
Chang Ru...
If we never get to see each other again
I hope that we can still get to be sisters in our next life.
Princess, it's getting late.
I have to go.
Take care of yourself.
Young Mistress, Prince of Nan-An must have given up on Miss Wei Young.
Li Wei Young!
Greetings to Your Highness.
Wei Young, I heard that you're to be sent away for the marital peace treaty.
Li Min De must be very worried about you.
Min De cares deeply for friends and family.
It's my blessing to have family like him.
Did he tell you anything?
You're referring to...
Did he tell you that he plans to go on a journey?
Is Min De going traveling?
Why haven't I heard?
It seems that she doesn't know anything about it.
No, I was just asking.
By the way, Jun is pleading to my father now.
Perhaps, the marital treaty might not be established at all.
If he does that, he will only infuriate His Majesty.
Please tell His Highness that he has my heart.
On the way to Liu Song
should any accidents happen, I will kill myself rather than be humiliated.
His Highness mustn't annoy His Majesty again for my sake.
You might be in danger and you're still worried about Jun?
Don't worry, I'll give him your message.
You! Wei Young is conferred as
the princess of the martial treaty by my father.
She is also my friend!
If you should treat her with the slightest neglect, I won't forgive you!
We wouldn't dare!
Go on then.
Thank you, Your Highness.
- Jun! - Aunt Di, tell me quickly.
How is Wei Young doing?
She asked me to pass on a message.
You already have her heart.
Should anything occur on the way to Liu Song
she will kill herself rather than be humiliated.
Wei Young...
And she doesn't want you to go against your grandfather for her sake.
Even at a time like this, she still thinks of you first.
What message would you like me to pass on to her?
Aunt Di, hand this to her.
She will understand once she gets this letter.
I won't let her be married off to Liu Song.
Jun! What are you going to do?
You mustn't act impulsively.
If my father punishes you, he won't let Wei Young off either.
Don't worry.
Not only is Wei Young's life at stake
but so are Great Wei's military plans.
I won't act recklessly.
Jun! Jun!
Grandfather!
I have to talk to you.
Liu Song has agreed to the marital peace treaty.
There's nothing more to be said.
Grandfather, there must be more to the marital treaty than meets the eye.
- Let's go. - Grandfather!
How dare you?
How dare you defy me?
I've sent scouts to check on Liu Song in secret.
The army of Liu Song is gathering near the border now.
They are sending out rations.
I hope that Grandfather will retract the decree.
Their army is gathering?
Why did Chiyun Nan tell me that Liu Song's army has retreated?
Should I believe the romantic Prince of Gaoyang
or the general who is experienced in war?
Grandfather, I'm telling the truth.
I'm not against your pursuit for romance
but I don't like that you take it so seriously.
If you say another word, I won't let you off easily.
I'm worried about Wei Young. Indeed, I can't bear to see her leave
but I'm not here today just because of my personal feelings.
- I'm here for the sake of the nation. - That's enough!
I don't want to hear more of your excuses for Li Wei Young.
Historically, marital treaties have resolved many unnecessary battles.
It's clearly effective.
I'm not scared of Liu Song.
It's just that I refuse to fight a battle I might not win.
I refuse to risk the lives of my soldiers.
If the sacrifice of Li Wei Young can give Great Wei the time to recuperate
I think it's worthwhile.
Grandfather, please reconsider!
The ruler of Liu Song is greatly ambitious!
He's never a man of his word!
How could he possibly call off the war for a marital treaty?
Even if they did agree to it, it must be a lie!
It's surely a scheme!
Every official consented to the marital peace treaty in court.
General Chiyun Nan has been on the battlefields for years.
Could he not know Liu Song better than you do?
If Liu Song is that ambitious, why didn't he object to the treaty?
Chiyun Nan favored the treaty and even suggested a candidate.
It seems as if he cares about the nation and our people
but he just wants Li Wei Young dead!
Fine!
I'd like to know what grudge Chiyun Nan has against Li Wei Young!
He would even dare to lie to me and risk his life for it?
Speak up!
Please forgive me for not being able to tell you about it.
Scoundrel!
As Prime Imperial Grandson
not only do you not care for the nation
but you'd even go against me time after time for a woman!
Aren't you afraid that I'll punish you?
Your Majesty, the annual exercise
of the imperial army is about to begin.
They are waiting for Your Majesty.
Grandfather...
Grandfather!
Your Highness, it's best for you not to say another word.
His Majesty truly is angry at you now.
Don't infuriate him.
Otherwise, who knows how His Majesty will punish you?
Ready!
Shoot!
All on target!
Ready!
Your Majesty, Prince of Gaoyang is in front of the targets.
What are you waiting for?
Continue!
Ready!
Shoot! Shoot!
All on target!
Grandfather...
You dare to follow me here?
Just for the sake of Li Wei Young, you really refuse to give up?
I've defied Grandfather!
I'm willing to be punished.
However, this matter is highly suspicious and it concerns the safety of Great Wei!
Even if Grandfather kills me, I must put an end to the marital treaty!
Do you think that I won't kill you?
I don't fear death.
What about the people of Great Wei?
What about the nation of Great Wei?
Grandfather, you are lying to yourself
if you think that you can curb the ambition
of Liu Song with a marital treaty!
Scoundrel!
Guards!
Drive him out. Beat him!
- Yes! - Hold it!
Please have mercy on him, Your Majesty.
Jun has offended Your Majesty due to my negligence of discipline.
I've let Your Majesty and Crown Prince down!
If you must, please punish me!
- You... - Your Majesty!
Please spare Jun for the sake of Crown Prince and me!
Mother...
I conferred you as Prince of Gaoyang.
If I can confer you with this title I can also take it away.
Just like I did with your father.
Don't try to challenge me!
His Majesty is leaving!
I will stay here on my knees until Grandfather withdraws the decree!
You have truly let me down.
Look at what you have become for the sake of Li Wei Young!
Mother...
This marital treaty is very likely conspiracy.
For the sake of Great Wei I have no choice but to do this.
You make it sound so justified
but you're just doing this for Li Wei Young.
Is she that important to you?
There are so many other, better noble ladies!
Why do you have to be so obsessed with her?
Mother, you will get to know Wei Young's strengths in time
but I don't have the time to explain it in detail to you.
I hope that Mother can persuade Grandfather to withdraw the decree.
This marital treaty with Liu Song really is questionable!
You drive me mad!
Please don't be angry, Mother.
Please mind your health!
All you care about is Li Wei Young.
Do you still care about me?
Qiu Yi.
- Present. - Get someone to keep an eye on him.
If he dares to plead for Li Wei Young again
I'll ask His Majesty to kill me right away.
I'd like to see who matters more to you.
Li Wei Young or your mother?
Your Highness...
Young Lord, what did you say?
You're taking Princess Anping to Rouran?
This is...
That will offend both Great Wei and Liu Song!
Whatever happens, I can't allow Wei Young to be sent to her death!
However, this will surely bring great disaster to Rouran!
As long as we're prepared
they won't discover that Wei Young is in Rouran.
No, this will cause too much of an impact.
I can't make the decision.
I have to ask Khan for permission!
But we're running out of time!
Even so, I can't agree to it.
Please keep your promise and return to Rouran with me.
Indeed, I did make a solemn vow.
However, even if my life is forfeit
I won't leave Wei Young behind to return to Rouran!
Young Lord!
Master, what should we do now?
Our priority is to bring Young Lord back with us.
Follow his orders.
Yes.
Women are such troublemakers.
Should anything happen to Young Lord because of this woman
I definitely won't let her off the hook!
Your Highness, the prince has been kneeling out there all morning!
If he stays on his knees any longer he will get hurt!
- Please try to talk him out of it! - Shut up!
He'll get into trouble sooner or later if he doesn't get taught a lesson now.
If I am lenient with him it won't do him any good.
- But... - The lesser of two evils...
He will just have to suffer a bit more now.
Your Highness! Your Highness!
You should come home!
It's raining hard! You'll get sick!
Until Grandfather retracts his decree, I'll keep kneeling out here.
Your Highness!
Chang Ru? What brings you here?
I just made a new belt.
I couldn't wait to bring it over to Your Highness.
I wonder if Your Highness will like it?
Should I put it on for Your Highness?
Your Highness...
Miss Chang Ru made me a belt?
Are you trying to have me wrapped up in you?
Miss Chang Ru, I understand your sentiments.
This belt...
I like it very much.
It's getting late. Miss Chang Ru you should head home soon.
I don't wish others to know that we're seeing each other.
Yes, Your Highness.
I will take my leave now.
[Emperor's decree: Prince of Nan-An is to escort Princess Anping to Liu Song.]
Your Highness, you're in charge of escorting my cousin to Liu Song?
What's the matter?
It's fine...
It's just that my cousin never mentioned it.
It's a long journey. I hope that Your Highness will return soon.
I know what is on your mind.
I won't forget about your affections.
I will keep this belt by my side at all times.
If that is so, there's nothing more I could ask for.
Great Song's envoy of the marital treaty, Zhang Chao, greets Prince of Nan-An.
I've heard a lot about you, Master Zhang.
It's fortunate that we could put an end to war and negotiate for peace.
Your Highness is absolutely right.
Little did we expect Your Highness to be the envoy.
It's my honor to travel with Your Highness on this mission.
I'd like to thank you in advance.
You're too kind, Master Zhang.
The princess for this marital treaty is in the carriage?
Exactly.
I'd like to greet the princess.
Great Song's envoy of the marital treaty Zhang Chao greets Princess Anping.
Master Zhang?
Master Zhang!
We should get going.
Yes.
Get ready to set out.
Let's go.
Tuoba Jun swears to protect Li Wei Young with his life.
Never will I break my promise.
Tuoba Jun, where are you?
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