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[The Princess Weiyoung]
[Episode 41]
Wei Young, you're already up?
You look quite well.
Wei Young, you won't try to take your life again, will you?
I'm sorry.
I've worried you.
I've given it some thought.
You were right.
I will definitely seek out Bai Zhi's murderer
and avenge her death.
I'll certainly help you with it.
Your Highness... I seemed to have heard someone playing the zither last night.
Did you hear it?
I didn't.
Who would play the zither late at night in the palace?
You must have been mistaken.
All right now, I've had Su Xin prepare some breakfast for you.
Have it while it's hot.
How is the task going?
Don't worry, Your Highness.
I've made the arrangements.
- I'll hear from the palace soon. - I have work to do.
Bring herbal broth to keep me awake.
Your Highness!
You're already worked too hard on Miss Wei Young's case.
You even played the zither all night for her.
You should get some proper rest!
In terms of authority, I'm inferior to Tuoba Yu.
If I don't work harder on state affairs
how could I impress Grandfather?
Don't worry.
I'll be fine.
I'll get going then, Your Highness.
[Jinggong Gate]
Greetings to Father.
Treacherous son!
I wonder how I have infuriated Father.
How dare you act so ruthlessly to murder your nephew?
You still dare to ask me why I am furious?
Father! I'm innocent!
Who falsely accused me of such a crime?
I never did such a treacherous deed!
Falsely accused you?
Do you want me to bring the witness here?
Witness?
What witness?
Tuoba Han thought that he had silenced everyone
who was involved in harming Tuoba Jun.
He didn't expect that I'd be able to rescue a few
all to put them to use today.
The attempted murder of Prince of Gaoyang will be exposed
as well as the private possession of the silver mine.
Father! I'm innocent!
Please believe me!
That witness must have been bribed to frame me!
Please don't believe them, Father!
The private possession of the silver mine aside
Jun is your nephew.
If you could carry out such a ruthless deed
what aren't you capable of?
Are you going to kill me next?
Father, I'm innocent! I've been framed!
Father, I understand it now.
It's Tuoba Yu! He set me up!
Tuoba Yu bribed all these witnesses!
I exposed his intention to kill the empress!
He has held a grudge against me since then!
He did so in order to distract you!
Father, you mustn't fall for his tricks!
He is the one with evil intentions!
Scoundrel!
Under such circumstances, you're still making wild accusations?
Why would I have a treacherous son like you?
Father! I'm innocent! I've been framed!
Prime Minister Li arrives!
Your Majesty.
What is the matter?
Metropolitan Governor reported a case.
I didn't dare to make any decision, so I came to report it to Your Majesty.
What case is it?
Imperial court officials colluded with local authorities
to enclose lands for personal gains in disregard of the lives of civilians.
Imperial court officials?
Who are they accusing?
It's...
Early this morning, two farmers sounded the drums
to appeal for justice at Metropolitan Prefecture.
They sued Prince of Dongping for colluding with local authorities
to enclose lands for personal gains.
His Majesty should be informed by now.
Your Highness, I didn't do it.
I haven't gathered sufficient evidence.
How could I take action recklessly without your permission?
This is too big a case to be a coincidence.
It seems that Jun is losing his patience as well.
He's going to make his move now.
Prince of Dongping's corruption case...
Who do you think I should assign to try the case?
This is...
Who should do it?
I'm willing to try this case.
Gao Yun.
Present.
What would you suggest?
Prince of Gaoyang is righteous and just. He's a man of good judgment.
I recommend Prince of Gaoyang try this case.
I'm willing to try this case.
I will be sure to judge fairly and justly so as not to disappoint Your Majesty.
The person who tried to kill you at the hunting grounds
is actually your uncle Prince of Dongping.
You're not surprised?
That means that you're already aware of it.
My mother and I had our suspicions.
We just couldn't be certain of it.
Your mother was never one to keep secrets to herself.
She didn't tell me about it, so you must have advised her against it.
If I had known that Uncle Han would make so many mistakes
I would have told you about my doubts.
The concessions I made had indulged him.
I've gone on conquests across the world and stained my hands with blood.
Never did I expect to witness the day
where my children and grandchildren go against each other.
My father once said that being born to the imperial family
means having to compromise.
I didn't understand what he meant then.
However, I have no choice but to understand it now.
What do you understand?
Kinship is no match for the temptation of power.
In the face of personal interests and power
brotherhood and kinship mean nothing.
Grandfather, please rest assured that
I'm unwilling to be a heartless person.
While I try Uncle Han's case
I will take our kinship into consideration.
I will certainly show him some mercy.
So much has happened recently.
Wei Young is left all alone in the palace without anyone to care for her.
It's so worrying.
Wei Young is smart and highly alert.
She could certainly turn mishaps into good fortune.
She will be just fine.
Grandmother. Seventh Concubine.
Chang Ru, you came at the right time.
You visit the palace frequently. Do you know how Wei Young is doing?
Wei Young has just been appointed as Lady of Excellent Appointment.
She is doing very well.
Don't try to lie to me.
I've already heard about Bai Zhi's death.
What is the matter?
I apologize.
I was concerned that Grandmother would be worried
so I had wanted to keep the bad news from you.
Since Grandmother already learned of the news
I wouldn't dare keep it from you any longer.
Wei Young...
She's in a bad state of mind.
Wei Young regarded Bai Zhi as her own sister.
Now that Bai Zhi was murdered
how could Wei Young possibly be well?
Moreover, before Bai Zhi died, she actually pointed out her killer.
It was...
Who was it?
Speak up!
It was Chang Le.
It was... Chang Le?
Young Mistress!
Do you know that you nearly gave us away in front of Old Madam?
I got scared. Old Madam suddenly mentioned Bai Zhi!
So?
Even if Bai Zhi was standing before you
you have to remain unwavering.
I understand.
Everything we did could get us beheaded.
We can't afford to make any mistakes.
Otherwise, we'd come to a terrible end.
I slapped you to make you remember this.
Yes.
Li Wei Young was promoted to Lady of Excellent Employment in days.
His Majesty and Prince of Nan-An both like her more and more now.
Should this continue...
His Highness would marry Li Wei Young sooner or later.
All my efforts would then go down the drain.
Young Mistress made such great efforts for His Highness.
You mustn't admit defeat so easily and let Li Wei Young take advantage of it!
How could I possibly hold on to His Highness?
You have to think carefully if you ever took this key off.
I really didn't.
It's so important that I even bring it with me when I take my bath.
Even now as we speak...
I still carry it on me.
What are you trying to tell me?
Bai Zhi.
Were you trying to tell me that Li Chang Le stole the key?
That all the more proves her to be Crown Princess Consort's murderer.
Li Chang Le...
You killed Crown Princess Consort.
You killed Bai Zhi.
Whatever position you might be in now
I definitely won't let you off.
Madam Li.
The young eunuchs brought these over.
They found these at the crime scene.
Thank you, Cai Ping.
Madam Li.
You have to take care of yourself.
Don't be too upset.
If you need anything, feel free to give us orders.
[Prince of Nan-An's Manor]
In Prince Dongping's corruption case, many of his aides are also implicated.
However, the prince kept pleading his innocence.
He has blamed everything on his subordinates.
Even Prince of Gaoyang can't do anything about it.
Find a suitable person to submit the evidence we have on hand.
Also, get the censors to impeach him.
We must grab hold of this opportunity to ensure that
Prince of Dongping could never make a comeback.
Such a treacherous son...
Treacherous son!
How dare he carry out such despicable deeds behind my back!
He was even behind the attempted murder of the empress!
I'm going to kill him!
Relatives within three degrees of kinship of officials involved will be executed!
Please don't be angry, Your Majesty.
Grandfather, you mustn't do anything out of rage you'll regret.
You are all dismissed now.
Jun.
- Take a stroll with me in the garden. - Yes.
Jun.
Do you know how your father died?
Father made a mistake.
Grandfather killed his subordinate and imprisoned Father.
Father was frightened and ashamed at the same time
so he took ill suddenly and died.
That was what everyone thought it to be.
Is there a secret behind it?
I wanted to kill his subordinate and he came to plead mercy on his behalf.
I showed him no mercy at all
and even hurt him deeply with unfeeling and ruthless words.
He kowtowed until his head bled
and passed out from crying right before my eyes.
I didn't even bat an eye.
I had him thrown out of the hall.
Two days later, when I went out of the palace on an inspection
I ran into some assassins.
Evidence pointed to Crown Prince Manor.
Father would never do that.
I was furious then!
I had him thrown into Imperial Dungeon right away.
I was so angry and full of hate.
I wanted to demote and kill him!
But three days later
I was informed that Crown Prince had died of a sudden illness.
I felt such great pain in my heart.
Huang was my favorite son.
There must be some sort of a misunderstanding.
Father respected you the most out of everyone in his life.
He would never hurt you.
After all these years...
I've thought about it again and again.
If I hadn't been so harsh on Huang...
If I was willing to hear him out then
Huang probably wouldn't...
I truly regret it.
Grandfather.
Your uncle made a great many mistakes this time.
I'm furious about it.
He deserves to die.
However, I thought of your father.
I really couldn't bear to have another one of my children die.
Grandfather.
I understand.
Whatever decision you make
I will always support you.
His Majesty decrees that
Prince Tuoba Han is to be abolished as a civilian.
From today onward
he is to be confined within his own manor.
Without a decree, no one is allowed to enter or leave the premises.
By the emperor himself.
[Prince of Nan-An's Manor]
Congratulations, Your Highness.
Now that Prince of Dongping is no longer a threat to you
Your Highness is halfway through to fulfilling your dream.
I've specially prepared wine and food to celebrate with Your Highness.
You made all these yourself?
Yes.
I've made your favorite dishes.
The wine is also your favorite.
Your Highness has been out all day, so you must be hungry.
Eat the food while it's hot.
Your Highness, here is a toast to you.
Your Highness, here is another toast to you.
Your Highness.
Could you still have more wine?
Who says that I can't?
Then I'll drink another toast to...
Your Highness, I didn't do that on purpose.
Your Highness.
You've suffered a lot these days.
I know that you were very close to Bai Zhi.
You must be terribly upset that Bai Zhi is dead.
However, you must get back on your feet.
Otherwise, Bai Zhi won't be able to rest in peace.
Recently, I dream of the days we spent together in Junlan Quarters.
Back then, both Jun Tao and Bai Zhi were by my side.
Although we ran into so many obstacles together...
I never once felt any fear because I know that
they were there with me.
Yet now...
I'm the only one left.
Whether I'm crying or laughing
there's no one else to cry or laugh along with me.
I understand what you said.
But I just feel really upset.
It makes me feel just as bad to see you so upset.
Speaking of which, have they found the murderer?
Before Bai Zhi died...
She was pointing at Li Chang Le.
I know that Li Chang Le must be the murderer.
No matter what, I will make her pay the price for killing Bai Zhi.
Li Chang Le?
Let go of me!
Wei Young!
Calm down.
I've already had my men look into it.
Li Chang Le really didn't kill Bai Zhi.
You'd rather believe her than me?
She must have bribed those people into testifying for her!
Bai Zhi pointed at her before she died. You saw it!
Wei Young, don't do this.
If you keep this up, it won't do you any good.
I had forgotten.
You're no longer the Tuoba Jun I knew.
Stop right there!
Wei Young!
Hear me out first.
If you still wish to get yourself killed, I won't hold you back.
Answer me.
Why did you want to go to His Majesty?
I want His Majesty to try this case.
What about it?
Are you scared?
Are you scared that His Majesty would execute your dear wife?
I know that Bai Zhi's death is a huge blow to you.
However, Bai Zhi means nothing to His Majesty.
You want His Majesty to try a maid's case? Just a maid!
She's dead, that's all! Do you think that His Majesty would care?
If you offend His Majesty, you might even be killed!
Bai Zhi is a maid.
She might be just a maid to you, but she isn't to me!
She's like a sister to me!
She is my family.
I know that she was murdered.
How could I act as if nothing has happened?
Fine! If His Majesty won't investigate this case
I will kill Li Chang Le myself.
No matter what, I will have her pay the price for killing Bai Zhi!
- Li Wei Young, calm down! - Let go of me!
Wei Young, what about your rationality?
What about your wisdom?
Why am I looking at some madwoman who has lost her senses?
Where is that strong and optimistic Li Wei Young?
Wei Young.
If you truly wish to avenge Bai Zhi
you have to be even calmer and more rational.
If you get killed, Bai Zhi will have died a wrongful death.
Why are you suddenly saying this to me?
Haven't you always believed that I killed Crown Princess Consort?
If His Majesty has me executed now
wouldn't that be exactly what you wish for?
We were after all friends once.
I don't want you to get yourself killed for nothing.
That is all.
The empress got Tuoba Han in trouble.
His Majesty is truly furious about it.
If that old man Gao Yun hadn't advised His Majesty against it
the empress would have been abolished.
In terms of affection, the empress isn't a match for Mother at all.
What is the point in sweet-talking me?
There are now vacancies in the imperial court
because Tuoba Han and his aides were expelled.
I heard that your aides are not many of the replacements.
The newly appointed officials are selected by Father, Gao Yun
and a few officials after a discussion.
Most of them are those without political preferences.
His Majesty has been summoning Prince of Gaoyang quite often these days.
There are also many of Crown Prince Jing Mu's former aides in court.
You will have to stay alert.
One prince is down. Let's hope you're not the next one.
I understand.
You're my only son.
I will always have your best interests at heart.
I am always grateful to Mother for raising me.
By the way, there have been many rumors in the palace
about you and Li Wei Young.
Li Wei Young is by no means some ordinary woman.
Mother, you mustn't take any reckless actions.
Don't get so nervous.
I just think that it's about time to select a consort for you.
Otherwise, you'll always be associated with some lowly woman and get mocked.
Recently, Li Chang Ru has been visiting me very often.
I wonder if you would have her as your consort.
As for my consort, I have someone else in mind.
Li Chang Ru... is only good enough as a side consort.
Tuoba Jun found so much evidence to prove
Tuoba Han guilty of his crimes in such a short time.
It shows that he is quite capable.
Have I underestimated him?
Does your shoulder hurt, Your Highness?
Let me massage it for you.
I thought that I could use this chance
to take over the power Tuoba Han held in court.
However, someone suddenly made the move first
and I became the passive one.
Isn't that all because of Li Wei Young?
However it is
Your Highness is the prince who attracts the most attention in court.
I attract the most attention?
Tuoba Jun is already tied to the Chiyun family by marriage
and the Chiyuns are already in decline.
Li Wei Young happens to be the murderer of Crown Princess Consort.
Just with these two factors, he's no longer in favor.
What does he have to compete against Your Highness?
His Majesty favors him.
As a member of the imperial family, it's fine not to have much at all
but you can't do without His Majesty's trust and affection.
I had such a hard time as a child because of that.
I tried all that I could to make him like me.
However, he had his favorite Crown Prince by his side.
Nothing I did mattered.
I was but a joke.
Your Highness shouldn't keep thinking about such unhappy memories.
Once you become the supreme ruler, what can't you have?
The supreme ruler...
You're right.
Prince of Dongping made so many mistakes in the past.
Now that he's in this predicament, I'd say that he deserves it.
Next, it's time to make Tuoba Yu pay for what he has done.
Exactly!
Your Highness.
This is the list of newly appointed officials.
We did all we could, but there's still a third of Prince of Nan-An's aides.
However, the others are all officials who are truly capable.
Should I arrange for you to meet them in private?
Don't bother.
What I need isn't subordinates who will serve me loyally.
I need those who will truly serve the imperial court and our people well.
They just need to do their jobs well.
Aren't you worried that they might be won over by other princes?
That serves as a test for them.
This was the first brush Father bought me when I first learned to write.
Your Highness. Do you miss Crown Prince?
I can't help thinking that perhaps Father's death...
It might not be as it seemed.
Husband.
Why have you stopped playing?
We haven't played the zither together for quite some time.
Didn't you say that you like how I play the zither the most?
I'm tired today.
I won't stop you from playing.
Husband...
It's getting late.
Get some rest soon.
Your Highness, it's cold at night.
Why don't I escort you back to your room?
Tell me...
Does he have any affection for me?
If he loves me...
How could he be so cold to me?
If he doesn't love me...
Why would he marry me?
His Highness still cares greatly for you.
I think that once you consummate the marriage with His Highness
and bear him children
His Highness will surely care for you even more.
Will he?
He surely will.
In order to prevent any other accident from happening again
I have made some new regulations
regarding clothes sent here by the concubines.
New regulations?
What are they?
I will assign every concubine to a designated servant.
This means from the moment their outfits are sent in until they are delivered back
each concubine will have her clothes taken care of by one designated servant.
Should any accidents occur, this servant will bear all consequences.
It won't implicate anyone else.
What if she is framed by someone?
You can choose not to give them a chance to frame you.
You can use all sorts of methods
even if it means hugging the clothes when you sleep.
As long as you stay totally alert
no one else would have the chance to frame you.
You don't have to be overly worried.
I'm only doing this to avoid anyone using the laundry bureau again.
Once others are aware that the laundry bureau is now highly alert
they wouldn't be able to lay a finger on us.
If not, should such accidents happen a few more times
could we still hang on to our lives?
Even though we are just servants, a life is still a life.
Yes, Madam Li.
All right, get back to work now.
Yes.
Miss Li.
Prince of Gaoyang needs to see you. It's important. Please come with me.
Who knew that you'd be so good at being a chief maid?
Pardon me, Your Highness.
Why have you asked to see me?
You have to answer this question.
What is your relationship with Prince of Nan-An?
What has that got to do with Your Highness?
Answer me first.
I have work to do in the laundry bureau. Excuse me.
But this matters greatly to me.
You're already a married man.
Aren't you worried about gossip?
There's nothing between Prince of Nan-An and me.
But he cares greatly for me.
You can never tell what goes on in someone's mind.
Don't trust him too deeply.
Whom can I trust?
Am I to trust you?
Even the lowliest of maids know that the next apparent heir
will be either you or Prince of Nan-An.
I remember that you once said
you dislike being a part of such power struggles.
Yet it now seems that you have forgotten
what you sought after in the first place.
I hope that you understand what you're doing.
I'm really worried about you, so I came especially to visit you.
Now that you're finally back on your feet
I feel a lot more relieved.
Chang Ru, you're now the only one who truly cares about me.
Chang Le is too mean.
You should be more wary of her.
By the way, didn't you say that you'd ask His Majesty to try this case?
What happened?
It's easier said than done.
There's a stain here, Young Mistress.
Rong Er's handkerchief is so pretty.
Could I have a look at it?
The embroidered flower is so exquisite.
I've never seen anything like it.
This flower can only be seen in my hometown.
I have it embroidered on all of my handkerchiefs.
It's so beautifully embroidered.
It stays in one's memory at first sight.
Could I keep it for a few days? I'd like to make one for myself.
Young Mistress is too kind. Just take it if you like it so much.
I have many handkerchiefs like that one.
Thank you.
This pattern...
The flowers are identical.
These were obviously made by the same person.
Madam Li.
This is the eunuch who found Bai Zhi's belongings.
- You are dismissed. - Yes.
Don't be scared.
It isn't anything serious.
I just have a few questions for you.
Did you find this handkerchief?
Madam, I did find it.
You found it here?
No, it was here.
By the way, I found it here with a pearl hairpin.
I thought that Miss Bai Zhi dropped them when she was attacked.
Have you ever seen this handkerchief before?
I have always been in charge of tidying this area.
I've never seen it before.
It was after Miss Bai Zhi was attacked that I saw it here.
I understand.
Do not mention this to anyone.
Yes, Madam.
You are dismissed.
The handkerchief was found at the crime scene.
I thought that it belonged to Bai Zhi.
What if it was never Bai Zhi's to begin with?
Then it should belong to the murderer.
This bloodstain...
Could it be...
I've had it investigated.
Li Chang Le really didn't kill Bai Zhi.
Bai Zhi, I've figured it out.
You saw the murderer.
She was standing right here?
Chang Ru...
Was it you?
How is that possible?
How could it be you?
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