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[The Princess Weiyoung]
[Episode 33]
What are you doing here?
Prince of Gaoyang has recovered.
I'm here to visit him.
After what they went through, Wei Young should be married to Prince of Gaoyang.
You must feel terrible.
What do you mean by that?
Why would you keep it from me?
We have been cousins for years.
How could I not know about your feelings for Prince of Gaoyang?
Unfortunately, despite all the tricks you played
including drugging Li Wei Young
you still couldn't get what you wanted.
What nonsense is that?
Why you act ignorant about it?
I overheard every word said between you and Tan Xiang.
Moreover...
It wasn't just me.
Crown Princess Consort did as well.
What did you say?
Crown Princess Consort now knows what you truly are.
Haven't you noticed that she now treats you differently?
No wonder...
Recently...
Although we're cousins we've never been very close.
You might still bear a grudge against me.
Why would be so kind as to remind me?
What exactly are you up to?
What could I possibly have in mind?
I'm here to remind you...
Because we're in the same predicament.
Could it be that you...
You and Prince of Gaoyang...
Prince of Gaoyang isn't the only one who has fallen for Li Wei Young.
Li Min De?
Li Min De! It really is you!
You didn't leave? You're back?
Greetings to Your Highness.
Where have you been?
I thought that you returned to Rou...
Do you know how worried I was about you?
I had to take care of some things, so I took some days off.
You should have told me about it.
You gave me such a fright.
I thought that I'd never see you again.
It's my fault to have worried Your Highness.
I still have work to do.
If you'll excuse me.
Anyway, it's good to have you back.
Both Wei Young and Jun are safe now.
You must be very happy?. We'll visit them together another day.
Your Highness.
We're in the palace.
You're in your gown.
Behave in a more dignified manner.
Or are you so used to wearing men's clothing that you can't switch back?
How dare you tease me?
I'm in a good mood today so I won't take it to heart.
Your Highness, thank you.
Thank you for keeping my secret.
You kept my secret without probing for details.
Whatever you may think
I think of you as my friend.
If you truly see me as a friend
you have to make me a promise.
What is it?
You're not to leave again without telling me.
Sure.
Young Mistress, you're home!
Jun Tao?
Jun Tao, I knew you were okay!
This is great!
I made you worry.
Do you know how much I worried about you?
Bai Zhi, look at you!
Why didn't you tell me sooner that Jun Tao had returned?
We wanted to surprise you.
Here, let me take a good look at you.
Did you get hurt?
Why are you wearing this skirt?
It doesn't mean anything.
Jun Tao!
Jun Tao?
What are you looking at?
Have some fruit.
Jun Tao! Jun Tao!
Have a bit more before we head home.
If you keep staring, I'll have your eyes dug out! Believe it or not.
Don't...
I just... I just want to tell you that you're quite pretty.
What are you talking about?
- Such nonsense! - Don't hit me!
It's getting late! Stop hitting me!
Stop hitting me...
- The sun is about to set! Let's go! - I'll beat you up!
Let's get going!
You're behaving oddly...
What exactly happened?
Why are you wearing this skirt?
It's really nothing.
I saw it on the street so I bought it.
It was just to surprise you.
Really?
You're not lying to me?
I am a woman after all...
It's good that you're back.
It's one joyous occasion after another.
Prince of Gaoyang is gradually recovering
and Prince of Nan-An is fighting Liu Song at the border.
News of victories have been sent.
I believe Prince of Nan-An will defeat Liu Song soon and return victorious.
- Congratulations, Your Majesty! - Congratulations, Your Majesty!
Prince of Nan-An has always been a very quiet man.
I never knew that he was so capable.
He has impressed me greatly.
Prince of Gaoyang.
You have just recovered from your injury.
Be sure to get more rest.
You fought valiantly in Hua Tai against our enemies
I'm aware of your meritorious service.
Once Prince of Nan-An returns in victory, I shall reward both of you together.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
All I did was to carry out my duty.
Good.
All descendants of the Tuoba clan should behave that way .
Jun!
I feel so bad for you.
If you hadn't risked your life to defend the fort
Prince of Nan-An wouldn't have had a chance to take credit for it.
Now Father is giving him all the credit for the victory.
It's so unfair to you.
As long as we can defeat Liu Song and keep Great Wei safe
it doesn't matter who takes the credit for it.
You really are a fool.
It's no wonder others take credit for your work.
He doesn't even know that death is knocking at his door.
He's no match for Prince of Nan-An at all.
News of victory!
Prince of Nan-An defeated the army of Liu Song in grandeur!
Prince of Nan-An has really rendered a great service!
What a great joy it is!
My uncle defeated Liu Song.
He'll return soon in victory.
I can now finally relax.
What's on your mind?
I've been thinking about all the events
that took place before and after you were shot.
The more I think about it, the more suspicious it seems.
For instance, that man who ambushed you in the mountains.
Was he really from Liu Song?
And those assassins who came after us on our way back to Ping City...
Who sent them?
You have doubts about that as well, right?
At times, I can't help but think
that Prince of Nan-An ended up taking over your position
as the commander-in-chief after escorting me to Hua Tai.
He even rendered a meritorious service in war.
- All of that... - Wei Young.
I know what is on your mind.
Although kinship in imperial families is known to be unreliable
I don't wish to think so badly of my family unless it's unavoidable.
That's too frightening.
It's not that you don't have such doubts
but that you refuse to believe them.
Perhaps, that might not be the truth.
You have a point.
If Prince of Nan-An didn't send his men over that day
we might have all been killed.
But if it wasn't him, who else could have known the time
and route we were taking to Ping City?
It could be Chiyun Nan.
He has great influence in the army.
It wouldn't be difficult for him to put a few of his informants in Hua Tai.
Chiyun Nan...
It's just that there's still no news of Governor Ma's report.
You're not fully recovered yet.
Don't worry about such matters.
I'll take care of my own matters.
Yours? Mine?
What's mine? What's yours?
What concerns you, concerns me.
Tuoba Jun.
Don't worry.
The report couldn't just disappear.
We will eventually find some clues.
Look how carefree the fish are.
How I envy them.
I can now leave with ease, knowing that you're in good hands.
Don't tax your brain by reading those.
You just got better. Why are you reading those now?
Stop reading. Here.
Mother, you're overreacting. I'm all right now.
Here, drink the medicine.
Li Wei Young left?
Mother...
I believe that you've seen how Wei Young truly treats me.
Who knows?
She might be putting on an act.
Mother!
However, after this incident, I came to a realization.
Li Chang Le isn't as good as I think she is.
All she did was save your life once and she is obsessed with you.
Mother, you got it wrong.
It wasn't Li Chang Le who saved me during the hunt.
It was Wei Young.
Li Chang Le had us fooled.
She lied to me about that as well?
I was indeed wrong about her.
However, even if you don't marry Li Chang Le
you have to marry a legitimate daughter of a prestigious family.
That will help you get the throne.
Li Wei Young can only be a side consort.
Mother, how many times have I told you?
I've never wanted that position.
But that is your position.
- Or your father... - Mother.
Didn't Father's death make you understand?
If Father hadn't been Crown Prince
and he had just been a prince who was content to serve the nation
you would have had a much happier life.
Think about it. Was that position more important
than the safety and happiness of you and Father?
But they will never let you off.
Don't worry, Mother.
I will let them know that I pose no threat to anyone.
Once Uncle Yu returns in victory
I'll ask for Grandfather's permission to leave Ping City.
In the future, Mother, Wei Young, and I
will live together as a family.
No more conspiracies. No more bloodshed.
Wei Young will bear you many grandchildren.
There will be so many toddlers around calling you "Grandmother!"
Mother, aren't you attracted to that kind of life?
You do make that sound nice.
But it isn't that easy for Li Wei Young to be my daughter-in-law.
Mother, what do you intend to do?
It depends on her performance.
She's so stubborn.
"It depends on her performance."
Min De!
I heard that His Majesty rewarded you for rescuing Prince of Gaoyang?
I turned it down.
Why?
I know that it was kindly suggested by Prince of Gaoyang
but, I already feel quite restrained as an imperial guard.
If I'm given an even higher position
won't that be the death of me?
Everyone wants a higher position.
You're the only one who doesn't want to get promoted.
Just worry about Prince of Gaoyang.
Don't worry about me.
If I don't, who will?
Min De!
Have some tea.
I'll get you some tea.
I...
Wei Young, I've actually always wanted to be like Prince of Gaoyang.
I want to travel the world like he did and enjoy the beauty of the world.
Travel the world?
What about your job?
When it's time, I'll ask for His Majesty's forgiveness
and quit my job.
I believe that His Majesty won't be too harsh on me.
How long will you be away?
When will you return?
I won't be back anytime soon.
If I were to find a beautiful wife along the way
I might not even come home.
That won't do! If you really do meet a suitable lady
how could you not bring her home to me?
Wei Young.
If I really don't come home, will you miss me?
I dare you to do that!
If you really don't come home
I'll make Tuoba Jun send out his men to search everywhere for you.
Once I find you, I'll teach you a lesson.
All right, all right.
Look at how fierce you are.
I didn't say that I was leaving right away.
I'll still be a good guard for now.
Here.
When I walked in, what were you trying to hide?
It's nothing at all!
Take it out.
Show it to me!
No! No way!
Take it out!
- No! It's nothing! - Show me!
Nothing!
Li Min De.
Greetings to Your Highness.
Li Min De, why did you turn down Father's reward?
Min De is a Rouran.
I'll have to return to Rouran eventually.
Why should I be concerned about any official position here?
What's so good about Rouran?
You've been raised here in Great Wei.
You surely won't adapt well when you get there.
Please don't leave!
Make a wish. Tell me.
I'll ask Father for it.
He dotes on me a lot!
Please?
Thank you for treating me so sincerely as a friend.
However, I've already decided to return to Rouran.
I can't accept your kind offer.
I turned down the reward so that I could leave without a care.
Without a care?
What about me?
What am I to you?
You're being too kind to me.
Your Highness is surely the most honorable princess of Great Wei.
I don't want to listen to such hypocritical words!
I want you to be honest with me!
What exactly am I to you?
I wouldn't dare accept your feelings for me.
Please don't make it difficult for me.
I still have work to do.
I'll take my leave now.
Don't go!
What is this?
This belongs to Li Wei Young, right?
Why would you hide Li Wei Young's hair pin?
I..
Without a care?
You just don't care about me.
You care about Li Wei Young!
It's always Li Wei Young who you're concerned about!
That's not true!
Li Wei Young is just my cousin!
Li Min De, I hate you!
Li Min De...
Why would you treat me like this?
Your Highness.
What's wrong, Your Highness?
Get out!
Please have some food, Your Highness.
I don't want any!
I told you to get out!
Step out now.
Your Highness...
Rourans are so annoying.
I hate Rourans!
I'm going to report to Father to have him wipe out Rouran!
Your Highness!
Don't be angry, Your Highness. Who made you so upset?
Who else could it be?
It's that darn Li...
Imperial Guard Li?
What does he have to do with Rouran?
I hate Li Min De.
None of you are allowed to mention him to me again!
Your Highness, Imperial Guard Li seeks an audience.
Didn't you heard her?
Her Highness said that she won't see him. Leave.
Yes.
Your Highness, since he upsets you so much
would you like me to teach him a lesson?
How?
I'll ask Prince of Nan-An to cane him a few times.
I dare you!
You keep saying that you hate him, but you can't bear to see him hurt.
If you say another word, I will...
I won't say another word.
Your Highness.
Your Highness!
I have to speak to you.
Atrocious Li Min De!
How dare you intercept Her Highness!
Her Highness said that she never wants to see you again
and everyone is forbidden from saying your name!
Get lost now!
Even if Your Highness punishes me, I still have to talk to you.
Please agree to it.
Your Highness.
Speak quickly.
This is indeed Wei Young's hair pin.
I really do worry about her.
But that is just kinship between cousins.
I only had my mother to rely on in Prime Minister's Manor.
Wei Young is the only one who cares about me and my mother.
I'm deeply grateful to her.
I already regard Wei Young as my closest family.
I admit that I did like Wei Young.
But I've gotten over it now.
I see Wei Young and Prince of Gaoyang becoming more intimate.
I'm truly happy for them.
It's definitely not what Your Highness assumes it is.
I don't have any designs on her.
As for us...
Your Highness is of noble status. I wouldn't dare think otherwise.
Moreover, we went through so much together.
I already regard you as my best friend.
Am I just a friend?
Your Highness, some matters should just be left in the past.
If there is an afterlife...
I won't let you down.
All right.
With your words... I look forward to my next life.
I, Tuoba Di, am willing to be your best friend in this life.
Thank you.
Young Mistress, someone addressed this letter to you.
- Who sent it? - I don't know.
[An abstract of Governor Ma's report.]
- You may be dismissed. - Yes.
What is the matter?
This is obviously an abstract of the report.
But nothing else is here except for the abstract.
It's evident that the report is in the hands of someone with bad intentions.
What does this person have in mind?
This letter was sent anonymously.
I'm afraid that whoever wrote it is up to no good.
Exactly.
This person has the report and sent an abstract to me.
It's obvious that this person knows my true identity.
But who could it be?
What does this person want from me?
It gives me the shivers when I think about it.
Even if this is a trap, I have no choice but to jump right in.
The report is too important to me.
Whoever took the report must have been at the hunting banquet.
This person is of high status and well concealed, with an ulterior motive.
Wei Young, you must promise me
that you will discuss with me any information you receive.
You mustn't take any action alone.
I understand.
Jun Tao.
Jun Tao?
Why have you been ignoring me?
What do you want?
Why should I talk to you?
Ruthless woman...
We went through life and death together after all.
How can you treat me so?
I'm a woman now?
Haven't you always seen me as a man?
A woman!
Who said that you're not a woman?
Go away.
Jun Tao!
Are you all right, Jun Tao?
Can you stop ignoring me when I go to visit you?
Young Mistress, why do you keep looking at me?
I just overheard you and Cheng De...
Cheng De and I...
There's nothing between us! Really!
I didn't say that there's anything between you and him.
Didn't you just confess it yourself?
You're blushing!
Jun Tao, I realize that you're really virtuous.
You may all be dismissed now.
Yes.
Young Mistress... Can you stop teasing me?
Is anyone there?
Anyone?
Is anyone there?
- Anyone? - Are you all right, Your Highness?
What is Your Highness doing out here alone?
Where's Miss Qiu Yi?
I wanted to spend some time alone so I didn't let her come with me.
Why does my leg hurt so much?
Carry Her Highness back to her room!
Hold on!
I don't want you to carry me.
I want you to do it.
Me?
What's wrong?
You're not willing to do it?
I didn't expect you to be so strong.
It's no wonder though, since you were raised in the country.
Fortunately, I'm very strong
or I wouldn't have been able to escort Prince of Gaoyang home.
Be careful.
Don't drop me.
Slow down. Don't drop me.
Be careful.
It's so scary.
Please have some tea, Your Highness.
Leave it on the table.
I'll take my leave now.
Hold on!
My leg hurts.
Could you massage it for me?
Anyone could do that for you.
Why would you make my mistress do it?
- How dare you? - Jun Tao.
You mustn't be rude.
Gently... Be more gentle.
Harder.
Just a bit harder.
That's too much!
It's so painful!
Your Highness, I know that you're just acting.
I... I'm not acting.
It really hurts.
How could you have been left unattended?
Even if you were left unattended, how is it possible
that we didn't run into any servants when I carried you back here?
You must have had this arranged in advance.
Since you knew that I was just pretending, why did you go along with it?
Because you're Tuoba Jun's mother.
You matter the most to him.
I wanted you to know that I am willing to carry you and massage your leg.
I'm also willing to carry out even more difficult tasks for you.
That does sound nice.
But I still remember what you said to me on the hunting trip.
You sounded really unfeeling then.
Who knows if you're just putting on an act now?
Will Your Highness give me a chance to prove it?
My mother hasn't been by my side since I was a child.
So I hope that Your Highness can really like me.
I'd also like to treat Your Highness as my own mother.
I'll need some time to consider that.
You can certainly give it some thought
but you mustn't be too mean.
If Your Highness is too mean to me
Tuoba Jun will be the one who gets really upset.
Are you threatening me?
It's unlike me to tolerate and compromise.
I tend to deal with problems in a more flexible way.
Your Highness, you'll have to get used to it in the future.
This is... What?
Fine, let's wait and see.
Young Mistress.
Young Mistress?
You may be dismissed.
I want to be left alone.
Yes.
Crown Princess Consort now knows what you truly are.
If Crown Princess Consort also take sides with Li Wei Young...
what should I do?
Didn't you say that you'd be made Princess Consort of Gaoyang soon?
However, it's Li Wei Young who shows up at Crown Prince's Manor every day
and here you are staring blankly at nothing!
I'd like to ask you what exactly you have been doing.
You have to help me.
Cousin, I can't get rid of Li Wei Young on my own.
Here's my advice.
It is easy to parry a spear thrust in the open
but hard to dodge an arrow shot in the dark.
General, I don't understand.
Since you've decided to support Prince of Nan-An
why would you support Miss Chang Le in marrying Prince of Gaoyang?
Why don't you have her marry Prince of Nan-An instead?
It might do you more good.
Do you think that I'll be forced to serve Prince of Nan-An forever?
Once I get the report back
I will no longer be threatened by him.
Prince of Nan-An is one unfathomable man.
Moreover, there is no certainty as to who will take the throne.
It's best to keep more pawns at hand.
Mother, I'm so useless.
I still can't win over Prince of Gaoyang.
You're my daughter.
Don't forget about all the hardships you've suffered.
But now I'm fighting this battle alone.
I really feel so worn out...
Chang Le...
Miss Chang Ru has sent over a letter.
Li Chang Ru?
[Chang Le, you've been ignored]
[by Prince of Gaoyang because of Li Wei Young.]
[I have a way to resolve it. I look forward to seeing you, Chang Ru.]
No! I mustn't do that!
When Li Wei young becomes Princess Consort of Gaoyang
I hope that she will be grateful to you for being so kind now.
Aren't you very close to Li Wei Young?
She helped you a lot to get where you are now.
Aren't you scared of retribution if you set her up like this?
Retribution?
It sounds so ridiculous hearing that from you.
Do you really believe in retribution?
You're really frightening.
You've been pretending to be the pitiful one all along.
Who would have thought to be wary of you?
Chiyun Rou isn't the only one who can manipulate things.
How about it?
Will you collaborate with me?
We can take back the ones we love.
How do I know that this isn't a trap
that you set for me with Li Wei Young?
In your current predicament, do we even need to set you up?
Could it be that Li Chang Le... can't do better than Li Wei Young?
Here's my advice.
It is easy to parry a spear thrust in the open
but hard to dodge an arrow shot in the dark.
Who knew that we would have a mutual enemy?
Anything is possible.
You truly are my good cousin, Li Chang Ru.
Chun Ming, has my mother had any food today?
Madam drifts away into a coma more and more often these days.
She is also eating a lot less.
I'm really worried that...
Chun Ming, you've been so devoted to my mother all these years.
Even if she doesn't pull through... I won't belittle you.
Thank you, Miss Chang Le.
You may be dismissed now.
Yes.
It's been so many years...
Mother, you've always wanted me to be successful.
However, I've disappointed you again and again.
Today... I made up my mind for good.
Mother, don't you worry.
I thought of you when saw this pair of pearl hair pins.
Look at them.
We'll have one each. It's perfect.
Li Wei Young...
Li Chang Le...
Did anyone send any letters over today?
It's been days since the other letter was sent
but there hasn't been any news.
It seems that person is leaving me in suspense to make me anxious.
An anxious person finds it hard to stay calm and makes mistakes easily.
How could I not doubt the motives of this person
when such meticulous steps are being taken?
Young Mistress, you mustn't fall for it.
The report is the only way to take down Chiyun Nan.
How could I not be anxious when there's finally
a clue of where the report might be?
What if something else goes wrong again?
Young Mistress! Young Mistress!
I was just informed that Prince of Nan-An will soon return in victory.
It's said that His Majesty is thrilled.
He's ordered a celebratory banquet to be held for Prince of Nan-An!
Young Mistress, I'll take my leave now.
I'm afraid that the political situation in court will change
once Prince of Nan-An returns.
It's a rare occasion to have a meal together.
I'm very happy about it. Here, have a drink!
- Zong Ai. - Present.
Bring my favorite dish over to Crown Princess Consort.
Yes.
You've had a hard time looking after Jun these days.
Have a bit more food.
- Thank you, Your Majesty. - It's fine.
Don't be so polite. It's a family dinner.
Yes.
Jun, be sure to get your mother more food.
Your mother is always like some startled rabbit when she's around me.
Your Majesty, that's because I respect you deeply.
It isn't what you said.
Your Majesty?
Your Majesty.
Grandfather, what is the matter?
I'm all right.
It's just a relapse of my old ailment.
I've been having headaches quite often recently.
The imperial physicians can't figure out why.
I know that it's because of my old age.
Your Majesty, you're at your prime and the best of your vigor.
How can you call yourself old?
I do know about my own condition.
All right, that's enough.
Let's have dinner.
[Crown Prince's Manor]
Your grandfather has lived his life in glory.
Yet he can't be spared from old age and death.
There's truth in what you said.
Power isn't everything.
Instead of wasting so much time fighting for more power
we might as well spend it on leading a happy life.
Are you giving me your consent?
My silly child.
You're the one person that I care the most about.
All I ever wanted is to for you to lead a better life. A happier life.
Since you think that a simple life makes you happy
and Li Wei Young can bring you joy
why would I hold you back?
Mother!
I know that you dote on me the most.
Do rest assured that I will treat you well.
I've never once doubted that.
You're the best child that anyone could have.
You're also the best mother that anyone could have.
Young Mistress, here's another letter.
"Follow the map and come alone."
"Then you can have the report."
"The report will be burned if you bring anyone."
"Don't say that I didn't warn you."
You mustn't go there alone.
I'll stay behind you secretly and keep you safe.
No.
If they really are watching me...
We can't take such a risk.
We have to take a chance.
It's too dangerous.
The report is in the hands of another.
If it's my life that the person is after, my identity would have been exposed.
If not, there must be some other motive.
Perhaps, this is our opportunity.
Should we inform Prince of Gaoyang?
If I tell him right away he will surely be worried.
He won't let me take the risk to go there alone.
However, if I don't inform him...
Wei young, promise me.
that you will discuss with me any information you receive.
You mustn't take any actions alone.
Jun Tao, bring me paper and ink.
Yes.
When half a stick of incense has burned, take this map to His Highness.
Bear this in mind. Wait until I leave before you start burning the incense.
Just in case anyone is watching me.
You must be careful.
I'll surely retrieve the report to take down Chiyun Nan
and avenge the people of Liang as well as Uncle Ming.
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