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[The Princess Weiyoung]
[Episode 19]
I've had it investigated.
Chiyun Rou's illness was caused by poisoning.
Poisoning?
How could Chiyun Rou be poisoned?
Could it be that when she coughed up blood to frame me
it was because she was poisoned?
I studied medicine with my father
and if I remember correctly
Chiyun Rou's symptoms are very similar
to that of those who took horsetail grass.
Horsetail grass?
Father asked Imperial Physician Shen over to read her pulse
but he didn't detect it.
She must have bribed him.
I'll go and bring him here.
I have ways to make him talk.
Don't act recklessly!
Chiyun Rou is very meticulous.
Since she could bribe Imperial Physician Shen
it means she is certain that he wouldn't dare to confess.
It wouldn't do us any good even if we bring him here.
It will just make us look guilty.
What should we do?
Young Mistress!
Young Mistress.
I've finished the dress for your dance at the banquet.
Does it suit you?
This is so pretty!
Bai Zhi.
You have such nimble hands.
It's been a while since I saw you dance.
Jun Tao, you've seen Young Mistress dance?
When?
Why haven't I seen it?
Jun Tao...
When I rescued her in the countryside, I showed her a random dance.
Who knew that she would remember it?
Yes, exactly.
I'd like to see Young Mistress dance as well.
I've never liked dancing.
If it weren't for the talent performance at the Empress's banquet
I wouldn't want to dance.
You're too modest.
Young Mistress is very skilled in dancing.
Really?
I look forward to it all the more now.
Who are you?
Greetings to Young Lord!
I've been searching for Young Lord all these years
and I've finally found you.
Please come with me.
Khan...
He is waiting for you.
Young Lord? Khan?
You must have the wrong person.
Young Lord.
The Khan that I speak of is the great Khan of Rouran, Yujiulü Tuhezhen.
And you, Young Lord, are our most precious prince.
I couldn't have gotten it wrong.
The jade flute can prove it.
Rouran? Prince?
This doesn't make any sense.
Young Lord!
If you keep pressing any further, I'll have to attack you!
Come home with me.
Why aren't you striking back?
I'm your subject.
How could I attack Young Lord?
I've already told you I'm not your young lord.
You're not my subject either.
The jade flute is proof.
I couldn't get that wrong.
This?
You can have it if you like it.
Stop following me!
Young Lord!
Is he really telling the truth?
Min De?
Min De.
- Mother. - What are you thinking about?
You're so caught up in it.
It's nothing.
Just some trivial matters.
My son is grown up now.
He has his own troubles.
On that note, you're not that young anymore.
I should find you a wife soon.
My son is intellectual and skilled in martial arts.
You're also so handsome.
I must find you a good wife.
Mother.
I don't want to get married.
All men must marry.
Are you shy?
Could it be...
You already have a young lady on your mind?
I...
It seems that you really do have someone on your mind.
Tell me.
Which family is she from?
Whoever it is, I will surely have her marry you.
That's impossible.
Not her.
She's the only one beyond my reach.
Young Master!
Someone came to return this jade flute.
I took a look at it.
Isn't this the flute that you've had since you were little?
Young Master, when did you drop this flute?
You talk too much.
Get out.
Yes.
When your family sent you here
it was this flute that you held so tightly in your hands.
It sounds funny now that I speak of it.
At that time, you were but two years old.
You already seemed to know that the jade flute belonged to you.
You held on to it tightly and wouldn't give it to anyone.
Mother.
Do you still remember
what the person who sent me here looked like and said?
The person who sent you here was a distant relative of mine.
He ran into you on a snowy night when you strayed far from your family.
He waited for a very long time, but no one came looking for you.
That was why he sent you to me.
You were firmly holding this jade flute.
I thought then that it must have belonged to your parents.
Min De.
If you wish to find out your true identity
I could help you.
Mother.
I don't wish to know about my identity.
All I know is that you've raised me all these years.
You've always cared for me and taught me what is right.
It's good enough for me just to have you as my mother.
Min De.
Whatever it is you wish to do, I will always support you.
Nothing matters more to me than your happiness.
Do you understand?
Thank you, Mother.
For the first time in my life, I'm attending an Empress's banquet.
I'm so nervous.
Isn't this also your first banquet?
Why aren't you nervous?
I'm actually very nervous as well.
My heart is pounding very hard.
Wei Young, why don't I show you my dance outfit?
I made it myself for this banquet.
It's so pretty!
You're going to perform a dance?
I did learn how to dance once, but I never got to perform.
This is such a great opportunity.
I also hope to perform well and make others remember me.
Then...
I promise you that I will fulfill your wish.
By the way, what are you performing?
Me?
I'm keeping it a secret.
You'll know soon.
Your Highness!
- What is it? - I...
Your Highness.
I'm here to apologize to you.
I've underestimated you.
But this time, you've proved your ability with your actions.
Little did I expect to see such results in just a few days.
I'm very impressed.
Do you mean it?
Good then.
Since you already apologized, I will forgive you.
But you mustn't avoid me anymore.
I still need you to instruct me in archery skills.
Your Highness.
I know that Your Highness is very amiable
but there's a difference in hierarchy.
If there isn't any other matter, please don't make things hard for me.
You can play the flute?
A bit.
Play me a tune.
I'm not very skilled in it, so I'll rather not afflict your ears.
By the way, I'm on duty at the banquet today.
I have to take my leave now.
I will have you play a tune for me.
I love a good cheer.
I love even more to have fun with the young ones.
Please make yourselves feel at home.
Since Empress already said so
everyone should just display your talents and don't hold back.
Perform your best by all means.
All the princes are present as well. Let's just have some fun.
Mother, why isn't Miss Li Chang Le present?
Isn't it a bit of a let down if she doesn't sing or dance for us today?
I didn't invite her.
Is Li Chang Le the only one who can sing and dance?
All the young ladies present today are very talented as well.
I believe that they won't let us down.
Mother, this is Lady of District Anping who presented Father
with a relief plan to save our people.
Lady of District Anping is very intelligent.
I'm sure her performance won't disappoint us.
Greetings to Empress.
What will you perform for us today?
Why don't you show us?
I have very little talent.
I'm afraid that my performance will disappoint Your Highnesses.
Why don't I recommend another to perform in my stead?
Who is it?
Your Highness, this is my cousin Li Chang Ru.
My cousin has outstanding talent in dancing.
I'm sure that she won't disappoint you.
Chang Ru.
Daughter of subject, Li Chang Ru, greets Empress.
Since Her Ladyship recommends you, we will have you perform for us.
Yes, Your Highness.
- Play carefully. - Yes.
What is it?
What is going on?
Your Highness.
I'm suddenly unwell and cannot play the zither.
Please forgive me!
We have a dance, but no music.
How frustrating.
It seems that we won't be able to enjoy this dance today.
You may step down.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Your Highness, is it possible for me to play for Chang Ru?
Grandmother, I'm willing to play the zither
with Her Ladyship to liven the mood.
Good!
I haven't heard my grandson play the zither for some time.
I will allow it.
Mother!
Di?
What is it again?
Isn't just the zither too simple?
Isn't it better if we could have both the flute and zither?
Li Min De!
Imperial Guard Li Min De greets Empress.
Do rise.
This is the skilled flute player that you spoke of?
You don't believe me?
Li Min De, play a tune for Her Highness now.
Yes, Your Highness.
What did I tell you?
Going against me?
Why is he so annoying?
Great!
A good dance and lovely zither and flute performances.
Reward them!
All four of you!
- Thank you, Empress. - Thank you, Grandmother.
Miss Chang Ru never fails to surprise me.
You tell stories well and also dance so beautifully.
Nothing makes me happier than to be complimented by Your Highness.
It does? It makes you happier than being rewarded by the empress?
I heard that you made this outfit.
Yes, Your Highness.
You danced as gracefully as a swift swan and a swimming dragon.
It suits you very well.
Miss Chang Ru has such nimble hands.
Wei Young, thank you for helping me out at the banquet.
You don't have to be so polite.
I'm not just expressing my gratitude for that.
I know that you must also dance very well.
If you had danced, you'd surely have won much more admiration than I did.
However, you gave that chance to me.
You seized this opportunity because of your outstanding talent.
I'm glad as long as your wish is fulfilled.
Thank you, Wei Young.
Have you heard?
Third Young Mistress was handsomely rewarded by the Empress
for her dance performance.
- Really? - Yes!
It's said that she danced so well.
What was the dance?
She did the sleeves dance.
Sleeves dance?
What about Miss Chang Le?
- Tan Xiang! - Let's go!
What happened?
Miss Chang Ru was invited to the banquet by the Empress.
She was rewarded for her sleeves dance performance.
The Empress's banquet?
Why didn't I know about that?
When was the banquet?
Chang Xi, these are all gifts from the Empress.
They are very valuable. Be careful.
I heard you.
Chang Ru.
My daughter made quite a name for herself this time.
Why didn't you take me to such a nice banquet?
If I had sung in front of the Empress, I might also be famous in the city now.
The Empress's banquet isn't just for anyone.
Seriously.
Chang Ru, this is the outfit you wore for the dance performance?
You won't wear it again anyway, so you might as well give it to me.
No. I can give you anything other than this outfit.
I heard that you made this outfit.
You danced as gracefully as a swift swan and a swimming dragon.
It suits you very well.
How lively.
Miss Chang Le?
Why have you brought so many people here?
I'm here to congratulate Chang Ru.
Why didn't I know about the Empress's banquet?
Her Highness didn't invite you, so you wouldn't know about it.
Why am I the only one who didn't know?
Why did all the maids know about it?
I believe Second Aunt only kept it from me.
My mother was concerned that if you threw a tantrum
my sister wouldn't be able to attend it either.
Nonsense.
After Second Aunt started running the household
you became bolder with the more power you had.
I wonder who is in charge of the Li family now.
- Anyone? - Present!
Smash everything!
I dare you!
These are all gifts from the Empress.
Do you dare to smash gifts from the Empress?
I wouldn't smash the Empress's gifts.
Do it now!
- Yes! - Yes!
- This is the outfit you danced in? - Mother...
- Give it back to me! - Tan Xiang!
Yes!
No!
Young Mistress...
Chang Ru...
Chang Ru?
What happened?
Chang Le sent her servants over to smash our things
and even cut up my sister's outfit.
It means nothing to be in charge of running the household.
She can do as she pleases because of her birthright.
We still end up being bullied.
Chang Ru, don't be sad.
I'll make you another outfit.
Wei Young...
I hate her...
How could she bully us so?
Are we to let her bully us for life?
She won't.
Li Chang Le will suffer retribution for being so mean to others.
Second Aunt, are you willing to take my side?
Wei Young, what do you mean?
[Songtan Residence]
Mother, leave that out. It's too much work to put that on.
No, you must take it with you.
Why do I have to bring so many things?
Mother.
I won't need that many clothes.
I'm just going away for one or two months.
You're running an errand for your uncle this time.
His Majesty permitted it.
You have to dress well.
I will prepare a few more outfits for you.
You will then have enough clothes to change into.
No one will look down on you.
All right, all right.
I won't even get through all these clothes even if I put on one a day.
Min De.
Your uncle thinks so highly of you now.
I really don't know if I should be happy for you.
Third Aunt, haven't you always wanted Min De to do well?
Min De is now an imperial guard and also my father's aide.
He also takes care of household affairs for my father occasionally.
You should be happy about it.
- Exactly! - It's just that...
Although that is true, Min De now has to travel very often.
He just got back from paying respects to the ancestors
and he has to travel again.
Third Aunt can't bear to see him leave.
That is one reason.
What worries me the most is that it's so chaotic out there.
What if Min De gets hurt?
That won't happen.
Mother.
Stop worrying about me.
I'm very skilled in martial arts.
Any random person won't be able to hurt me.
- Ping An. - Yes.
Take good care of him.
- Should anything happen to him, I... - Madam.
You can hold me responsible for it.
Mother...
Don't worry.
While I'm away, you have to take good care of yourself.
I don't even go out.
What can happen to me in the manor?
Mother.
This time, I will surely make our family proud.
I won't let you down.
My good child.
Min De, it's a long journey.
Be sure to stay cautious.
You should as well.
By the way, I have to ask you for another favor.
Don't worry. I'll look after Third Aunt.
All right, Mother.
I should get going now.
I'll see you off.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
What is it, Young Mistress?
For some reason, I just felt a bit uneasy.
But I could be too sensitive.
Li Min De!
Stop right there!
Greetings to Your Highness.
What is that expression?
I didn't do anything to you.
Why aren't you in uniform?
I have some matters to handle
so I will be away from the palace for some time.
I'm here to do a handover.
You're traveling?
Where to?
I have to run some errands for my uncle.
It's a long journey with unknown danger.
Please try not to make things hard for me.
Am I doing anything to you?
Since it might be dangerous, be sure to stay cautious.
Your Highness need not worry about me.
Why not?
I regard you as my friend.
What is wrong in caring for a friend?
Don't worry.
I'll look after your family for you.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Your Majesty!
Li Min De!
[Junlan Quarters]
I have made all the arrangements.
It's all down to Second Aunt now.
Eldest Young Mistress.
Whose maid is that?
That is Miss Chang Xi's maid.
Have more to drink.
You have to drink it all.
What is Chang Xi eating at this weird hour of the day?
Chang Le, what brings you here?
This is the Li Manor.
I can go anywhere I please.
What now?
You're not happy to see me?
No...
Not at all.
We couldn't be more pleased to see Miss Chang Le here.
What is that you're having so secretly?
Miss Chang Le, this is hibiscus dew.
I looked up all sorts of remedies and this is the best for treating scars.
I gathered the dew for Chang Xi's scar.
It doesn't cost much.
Miss Chang Le, you mustn't think too much of it.
Second Aunt, don't panic.
I was just asking.
Have a seat, Chang Xi.
Let's have a chat.
Second Aunt, you can get back to your chores.
I'd like to speak with Chang Xi.
Mother, is there anything else?
You still had the scar some time ago, but why is it gone now?
Mother got me this...
What brings you here today, Chang Le?
Why are you keeping it from me?
I saw what is in that urn already.
Chang Le, you mustn't tell anyone.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to have this anymore.
What exactly is it?
It's...
Eight-treasure decoction.
Eight-treasure...
What eight treasures?
This is a secret recipe from brothels.
Women use it, and men get more stamina from it.
This is...
This thing... You...
Chang Le, you mustn't tell anyone about it.
I had no other choice.
This is the only solution.
Look, the scar on my face is gone.
I just need to take it three more times
and my skin will be even better than it was.
Chang Le, please don't tell anyone.
Get up.
Chang Le, will you forgive me?
Get up quickly.
Chang Le, you have no idea.
Once you take this decoction for a long time
your skin will become so fine and stay young!
I heard that the ladies in the harem use it to maintain their good looks.
Nonsense.
Chang Le, if you take it
you will surely become even more beautiful.
Give it some thought.
What man could resist your charm then?
What nonsense is that?
How could I possibly take such a decoction?
And you're never to bring this matter up again.
Chang Xi.
Did Chang Le find out about it?
It's all your fault, Mother.
I usually take it at night
but you made me take it this afternoon.
Great, she now witnessed it all.
It took me so much effort to come up with excuses for it.
It's good that she found out about it.
Mother, what do you mean?
Your eldest cousin cherishes her good looks as much as her life.
I think that she will surely come to you again for it.
Third Aunt!
Wei Young.
Third Aunt, where are you going?
I'm heading over to the abbey to pray for Min De's safe journey.
Jun Tao.
Follow Third Aunt and protect her.
It's all right.
Many of the servants will come along.
Third Aunt, don't be so polite.
I'd feel a lot more at ease if Jun Tao accompanies you.
Thank you, Wei Young. You're so thoughtful.
I'll leave now.
Young Mistress, be careful.
Are you all right?
My belly...
Your man is really ruthless.
Why did he let you come here on your own?
- Does it hurt a lot? - It's so painful!
Stop!
Save me!
- Are you all right? - Madam! Save me!
Save my child!
Jun Tao, help her inside the carriage.
My child...
Please...
Save my child.
Jun Tao!
Hurry up or a life will be lost!
Yes!
Please?
It hurts so much!
Here, slowly...
Slowly...
Slowly.
Slowly, here.
- Thank you for saving me, Madam. - Come up here quickly.
Be careful.
Slowly.
Madam, you're so kind.
Hang in there! We'll get there soon.
Faster!
Madam is so kind.
It hurts...
- Hang in there. - Yes.
Young Mistress.
Did anything happen on the way to the abbey?
It all went well.
Please don't worry.
However, Third Madam is too kind.
She saw someone pass out on the way
and allowed her into the carriage because she was pregnant.
She should consider her identity.
Third Aunt is always too kind.
How could Zhou Xue Mei not help you when you're in this disguise?
In order to repay her kindness
I left the handkerchief used by a victim of an epidemic with her.
Mrs. Zhou is frail, so she will surely contract the disease as you wish.
Young Mistress!
What is it?
I have already checked with seven or eight doctors
and confirmed it one by one.
The Eight-treasure decoction really does have a beautifying effect
and also strengthens one's health.
It seems that Miss Chang Xi did tell you the truth.
[Hejian Quarters]
What is it?
My head hurts. I can't fall asleep.
Should we hire a doctor?
It's already so late.
We shouldn't alarm anyone.
It isn't that bad anyway.
It's all right. Go to sleep.
Quickly!
Chang Xi, you're having it again?
Chang Le, what are you doing here?
This smells really good.
Does it really have the beautifying effect that you said?
Chang Le, honestly
this is even more effective than ginseng and snow lotus herb.
Then... Does it have any bad side effects?
Why would it have any bad effects?
If there were any, why would so many people still take it?
This isn't some decoction that you can find anywhere.
It's really hard to get some.
This costs as much as gold does.
Chang Le, would you like some?
Ping An, will my mother like this gift?
Young Master, that is a long lost scripture
but even if it were a piece of hay
Madam would like it just as much as long as it's from you.
Who is this for?
This hairpin seems too fancy.
It doesn't suit Third Madam.
This isn't for my mother.
Who is it for?
Why do you keep asking?
You're sick of living?
Even if you won't tell me
I know that it must be for Miss Wei Young.
Young Master!
Madam, what is it? You're bleeding!
Why hasn't Min De come home yet?
Is he in trouble?
Madam, don't worry so much.
Young Master is well blessed.
He will surely return home safely.
Well blessed...
Yes.
My Min De is blessed by gods.
He will be just fine.
Here, Madam. Have some water and calm your nerves.
Madam!
Anyone there?
Anyone?
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