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[The Female Assassins in the Palace]
[Episode 2]
It's so beautiful here.
Exactly.
It's so beautiful.
It's so comfortable.
This scenery is too beautiful!
The trees in full blossom are like a sea of fire.
All things in spring seem to melt away by the intensity of its beauty.
When the peach blossoms bear fruit, fortune will descend upon men.
Duan Min, you're in such a poetic mood.
Caidie, you're always been very well versed.
Why don't you recite a poem for us as well?
I... I'm usually not good at memorizing Tang or Song poems.
But I can come up with spontaneous poems.
I've known you since we were children
but I didn't know that you have such a talent.
If that is so, we'll look forward to hearing a poem.
Sure!
In the peach blossom woods, there's a hot spring.
In the hot spring are peach blossom fairies.
Among the fairies they recite Tang poems.
With that poem they teased the sisters.
Tease my sisters!
What a peach blossom poem! You used it to tease us?
Does your Young Mistress ever study?
Why is she all over the place when she recites poems?
Exactly. She couldn't seem to recite any verses or poems.
It isn't as if you don't know
that my Young Mistress always dozes off when she studies.
She's already done well with those few lines today.
Stop right there! The path ahead is closed.
[Arch Lord]
You are...
I'm Arch Lord Batu of Karchin tribe.
I've failed to recognize you. Please forgive me, your Lordship.
That's fine.
I'd like to know how much longer the paths will stay closed.
When will we be allowed in?
Your Lordship, His Majesty is hunting in this area.
We truly don't know how long it will take.
If your Lordship is in a rush, please take an alternative route.
If we were to take a detour, it would take us an additional day.
We're not familiar with the terrain here.
When the sun sets, we might be trapped in the dark.
It's troublesome should we run into wild beasts.
Where is the wind coming from?
Someone is peeping at us!
Bastard! How dare you peep at us?
Ladies, I don't mean to...
You're too bold!
Do you know who I am?
I can have your head off with a word!
I'm not a lecher! I'm not.
You are! You're dirty, filthy and despicable!
Be careful! Out of the way!
Ladies, I barged in here to get away from the bear.
Please forgive me for offending you.
Who knows if you're lying?
You might have been peeping at us
when you discovered that bear and used it as an excuse?
You were peeping at us.
Caidie.
He is!
He's dirty, filthy, and despicable!
He even looked at my...
I didn't see anything just now.
You really didn't see anything?
I really didn't see a thing.
I still have matters to attend to. I'll take my leave.
Don't run away!
Caidie! Don't go after him.
We don't know where he is off to.
Seriously, where do you think that man came from?
He must have fallen for my good looks.
That's why he couldn't help but peep at me.
What nonsense are you saying?
That's enough.
Just now, my legs...
And... They were all exposed. Why didn't you remind me?
How could we hold you back when you get so hot-headed?
How could we remind you?
Listen, if I run into him again
I'll dig his eyes out. We'll see if he can still peep at us.
It's good enough that he let you off with your weak martial arts skills.
I agree with that.
He left in just a split second.
That shows how skilled he is in martial arts.
You're no match for him.
Duan Min, no matter how skilled he is, he is still a pervert.
I think that he didn't mean to offend us.
He's very charismatic and looks dignified.
He even drove the bear away.
I think that he seems to be...
What does he seem to be?
A hero.
A hero?
Duan Min, did you hear what Guo Xin just said?
That bear must have petrified her. She even called that pervert a hero.
I think that Guo Xin is right.
Give this a thought. That young man was very polite to us.
If he had ulterior motives
why would he cover up his eyes when you exposed your legs?
It implies that he is a gentleman.
I...
He...
You...
I... I won't argue with you!
Anyway, I never wish to see him again.
I'll claw his eyes out if I do.
Enough said. Let's forget about this.
We'll pretend none of it happened.
Bang Chui, get me dressed right away.
Yes.
All right, we should all get dressed.
Boerji!
Batu.
Batu, what happened? Why are you drenched?
Exactly. Why are you so wet?
I ran into a bear on the way.
Then...
I ran into a tigress.
I couldn't get away from them, so I fell into the lake.
What is this place?
Why are there so many beasts to run into?
Are you hurt?
I'm all right.
Did you find the route?
I did. I reckon that we'll have to take a detour.
We can only arrive at the manor tomorrow morning.
You should get changed.
Pour the prince some wine.
Yes.
Your Highness, this is your favorite wine.
You went hunting with His Majesty today, so you must be exhausted.
I've made your favorite venison stew. You must have more of it.
You're so thoughtful.
You could always read my mind.
I was right to dote on you.
"When Lord Chen entertained in Ping-Le Palace
pricey wine was poured just for joyfulness."
Although this wine is just what we normally have at home
I have great food and my beauty with me.
It is also great joyfulness.
Your Highness loves to tease me.
Do you like the tiger that I gave to you today?
I do.
Thank you, Your Highness.
I just hope that Your Highness won't hunt tigers with His Majesty again.
You're always by his side. Should anything go wrong
I'll really be very worried.
I understand.
But His Majesty likes it. I could only obey his orders.
Your Highness can suggest His Majesty have a stroll elsewhere.
Besides hunting
there are many interesting places in this area.
It doesn't have to be so dangerous every time
to make me worried.
All right.
I know how you feel.
Next time, I'll try to make other suggestions to His Majesty.
If His Majesty insists on hunting, I'll know where to draw the line.
Don't be worried.
I understand.
Today, I've also hunted down a bear.
Have the bear skin removed.
It's the Grand Imperial Noble Consort's birthday tomorrow.
I intend to give the bear skin to her as a gift.
That will cheer her up.
It will also show how filial I am to her.
You've made such an effort. I'm sure that Her Highness will be very happy.
In order to celebrate Her Highness' birthday
we had a stage constructed within a few days here at the summer villa.
Hong Hao supervised the construction.
He didn't dare slack off at all.
Your Highness should praise him for it.
Of course.
If he does well, I'll surely reward him.
After all, he is our child.
I'll definitely mentor him well.
It's his chance to demonstrate his abilities on Her Highness' birthday.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Your Highness!
Your Highness, Vice Prince Bao Hong asks to see you.
Speak of the devil.
- Invite him in. - Yes.
Vice Prince Bao Hong, please enter.
Greetings to Father and Mother.
Warm blessings to Father and Mother.
- Get up. - Thank you, Father.
I was just talking to your father about you
and here you are.
What is the matter?
The stage is fully constructed.
All preparations are done.
We'll just have to wait for the troupe to perform tomorrow.
Well done.
You're very well planned out and careful.
Well done. I'm at ease when you're in charge.
Thank you for your compliments, Father.
Housekeeper Wang.
- Present. - Have you invited the officials?
Your Highness, I've already sent out all the invitations.
It's an important day for the Grand Imperial Noble Consort tomorrow.
His Majesty will take it very seriously.
I don't wish for anything to go wrong.
Do you hear me?
- Yes. - Yes.
Zi Hui, summon all the concubines over tomorrow.
None can be absent.
Otherwise, that is disrespectful to His Majesty and Her Highness.
Do you understand?
I understand.
- Here. - Come and have a seat.
Thank you, Father.
Here, Your Highness.
Yin Qiang...
Who knew that on the Grand Imperial Noble Consort's birthday
you plan to flatter her and win her over?
I don't think it is that easy.
Yin Qiang, you're a bastard.
If it hadn't been for me who tracked down the treasure map
and even stole it for you, could you take credit for it?
Would you get to where you are today?
Since you can't tolerate me, don't blame me for taking your life.
You've offended many while you assisted Yong Zheng.
I'll use them against you.
I'll see how smug and glorious you can stay!
[Duoluo Huiwu Manor]
It's delicious.
I still want another slice.
Young Mistress must be dreaming of her favorite osmanthus cake.
Young Mistress, wake up.
Young Mistress?
Young Mistress, don't lounge in bed.
You have to greet Grand Imperial Noble Consort on her birthday
at the summer villa today.
No, I want to sleep in. I don't want to get up.
Young Mistress!
What should I do?
Young Mistress, bad news!
The house is on fire!
Young Mistress!
Bang Chui...
Can you try a new trick?
Go back to your room and come up with something else.
If you really wake me up
I'll beat you to death when I do get out of bed.
- Wake up now, Young Mistress... - Stop annoying me.
I want to sleep.
What?
Caidie is too sleepy to get out of bed?
Yes, I've done my best.
But Young Mistress insists on sleeping in a while longer.
I really had no other solution.
What time is it? She's still sleeping?
How inappropriate!
She'll embarrass our family!
Exactly. Father, why don't Da Er and I go and get her?
Good, go ahead.
Hold it.
Don't disturb her.
If Caidie wishes to sleep in, just let her be.
If you wake her up by force
it won't be nice either to have her walk around with a long face.
Look at you.
You're always speaking up for her.
You spoil her.
If we don't discipline her now, who will dare to marry her?
Your Highness, that is overstated.
Caidie is just a sleepyhead.
Just a sleepyhead? That's not all.
When did we not have to wait for her?
She doesn't even consider her father.
That tale is still circulating in the Imperial Court.
It's said that my father once tried to snatch King Xi's treasure
and was killed for it.
I've been waiting for the chance to make a comeback.
If we couldn't win the favor of His Majesty
would we still be able to live in peace?
We could end up getting the whole clan wiped out. This is no laughing matter.
We could use this opportunity on Her Highness' birthday
to demonstrate our loyalty to His Majesty.
It's fine that Caidie doesn't understand it
but as her mother, you didn't teach her well.
You allowed her to be so willful.
Your Highness, I'm not allowing her to do as she wishes.
It's just that Caidie is still young. There's still much for her to learn.
She isn't as thoughtful either.
Moreover, Arch Prince Chong has always doted on Caidie.
Even if she shows up late
Arch Prince Chong will put in a good word for her.
Why don't we head over to the villa first and I'll have Bang Chui
inform Caidie to make an appearance soon after?
Fine.
I'll do as you say.
Bang Chui, let your mistress sleep in a while longer.
You must wake her up later to go with her to the summer villa
to greet Grand Imperial Noble Consort for her birthday. Understand?
Your Highnesses, don't worry. I understand.
I'll take my leave now.
Your Highness.
I've tidied up all the guest rooms as you instructed.
They can be used anytime.
Housekeeper Zhang, thank you.
Father, why did you have Housekeeper Zhang clean rooms?
I forgot to tell you.
Today, the prince and arch lord of Karchin tribe will be here.
His Majesty has asked me to receive them.
Once they have settled into our manor, you must treat them politely.
You mustn't neglect our guests and embarrass our family.
Do you hear me clearly?
Yes, we understand. Please don't be worried, Father.
Housekeeper Zhang, stay in the manor to receive the arch lord.
Yes.
We'd better make a move.
If not, we'll really be late.
- Let's go. - Mother.
Act fast and agile!
Move it around carefully!
- Have the tables and chairs ready! - Yes!
Sweep properly!
Be more careful.
Don't slack off.
Make the best of the time left.
Your Highness, all that is left is to serve the food and wine.
Once the tables and chairs are set, I'll have them brought over.
Good.
These things that shouldn't be on the stage must not be left on it.
If any actors should trip over them, you'll have to lose your head.
Yes.
Listen up! Move fast.
- Tidy everything up! - Yes!
In addition, Her Highness likes a lively crowd.
It's her birthday today.
Have the troupe do a better job today
so as to make Her Highness happy. Do you understand?
Don't worry, Your Highness. Her Highness will surely like it.
Good.
Move faster!
Your Majesty, the Dzungars have sent their envoy to make peace.
Those rascals...
Yin Qiang, I'd like to have your opinion on this matter.
Your Majesty, I think that
the Dzungars are good at fighting and plotting
so they only seek to make peace when they are defeated.
Their intentions leaves much to be questioned.
If we make this exception
all defeated enemies will follow in their footsteps.
That would not only cost us our strength
but also gain a reputation of being cowardly.
That is most inappropriate.
I ask that Your Majesty give this some consideration.
You have a point.
If I agree to the peace treaty, we will be despised by our enemies.
They will no longer hold us in high reverence.
How are we to fight more battles?
If so... Dai Lang!
Present.
Convey my oral decree.
Send more troops to guard Ertai Mountain.
We'll follow up with our attacks and wipe out the Dzungars' old base.
We'll let them have a taste of the power of Qing Dynasty!
I hereby obey the decree.
We will now take our leave.
Yin Qiang, have a seat.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, the prince of Karchin Boerji seeks audience.
Send him in.
Yes.
Greetings to Your Majesty.
Long live the emperor!
You may all rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Boerji, are you here to marry Princess Duan Min?
Your Majesty, I've come especially to marry Princess Duan Min.
Your Majesty, this is my younger brother, Batu.
He's been given to my uncle Zhabu since he was a child.
He hasn't visited Your Majesty since he was given the title of arch lord.
He has joined me on this trip.
This is his younger cousin, Dana.
Good.
Good. Arch Lord Batu looks charming and very dignified.
Dana is as beautiful as a flower
and gives off an air of candidness.
The men and women of Karchin are charming and cheerful!
Thank you for your compliments, Your Majesty.
Shouldn't you thank His Majesty?
Thank you for your compliments, Your Majesty!
Arch Lord Batu, you did well during
the battle when you fought alongside Shalu.
I witnessed it.
I hope that you can work even harder so as not to let me down.
Thank you for your compliments, Your Majesty.
I'll definitely work harder to repay your kindness.
You came all the way from Karchin.
I've already arranged accommodation for you
and members of your wedding procession.
You'll be staying at the manor of Vice Prince Duoluo Huizhe.
From then on, Arch Prince Chong will take over for me.
You can be at ease.
Arch Prince Chong will surely treat you well.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Thank you, Your Highness.
This sound is...
Arch Lord Batu, what is the matter?
I seem to hear the sounds of drums and gongs nearby.
You're right.
We're preparing to celebrate Grand Imperial Noble Consort's birthday
so we've hired a troupe to perform.
The villa is far away from here and yet you can still hear them.
It's good.
They danced so well. This is really good.
Hong Hao!
Your Highness.
You must have been exhausted from planning my birthday celebration.
You know that I love a lively crowd
so you specially invited so many guests over.
I have to praise you for this.
I'm too flattered, Your Highness. It's my duty to make you happy.
I'm not tired at all.
- Duan Min. - Guo Xin.
You're here?
I was just about to look for you.
As if. You're well nestled in your seat. So much for looking for me.
I just heard that Boerji who is marrying you has arrived at the villa.
How do you know that?
Whom did you hear it from?
My maid Hupo got the news from another maid.
I wonder what Boerji looks like.
Aren't you curious at all?
Ladies, I didn't see anything just now.
Guo Xin, what are you grinning at?
I'm thinking if my future husband could be like that hero we met yesterday
I'd be more than willing to marry him even if I have to move
farther away than Karchin.
That's just all words.
If you were to be married off to such a faraway place some day
I doubt that you'd agree to the marriage then.
But on that note
that young man we met yesterday is indeed handsome.
He doesn't seem to be some ordinary man.
We were in such a rush then to make proper introductions.
We don't even know his name.
Speaking of that, it makes me angry.
It's all Caidie's fault for scaring him away.
We didn't even ask him for his name.
Now that we mentioned Caidie, where is she?
You're right.
Do the patrol up front.
Yes!
We'll have to be alert today.
We must be very thorough with the patrols.
We have to be especially careful. Nothing must go wrong.
Wei Tang, don't worry.
As long as I, Peng Da Hai, am here
it will be fine within the 10-mile radius.
Should anyone dare to make a scene, I'll kill him with my sword.
When are you so skilled in martial arts? Why didn't I know that?
There's a lot that you don't know.
Allow me to demonstrate.
I fell so hard!
Martial arts master, go on with the patrol.
I... I just want to put on a tough front.
But the gods won't let me...
- Young Mistress Caidie... - I'm running late!
Don't be such a sleepyhead anymore!
Your Highness, the entrance is right ahead.
Sure. Thank you for showing us the way.
This villa is huge!
This scenery is beautiful. Birds are twittering and the flowers smell great!
Look at all the colors. The grandeur of the imperial family is splendid.
Go ahead and have your fill of the scenery then.
Exactly.
I finally got to meet the emperor himself today.
I thought that he was an old man with a long beard.
Who knew he's much younger? I'm very impressed.
Watch your words. We're not in Karchin.
We're just visitors, so some words mustn't be uttered
in case we are misunderstood.
Boerji, be the judge of this!
When did I say anything inappropriate?
I was praising the emperor. How is that not allowed?
Dana, Batu has a point.
We must be careful with our words when we're away from home.
Stop being so willful.
All right, I'll be obedient.
Batu, we finally have the chance to visit the capital
so we should take a look around.
Who knows what other rare and unique items are in this huge villa?
Don't behave like this. We might be misunderstood by others.
Don't forget that we have an important mission.
We should head over to the vice prince's manor to settle in first.
If you wish to do some sightseeing, we can do that later.
Boerji, what is your opinion?
Batu is right.
We should head over to the manor first.
Young Mistress!
Slow down!
This is bad!
The celebration has started.
- I'll surely be reprimanded. - I'm exhausted...
Didn't I tell you that I don't like wearing these shoes?
- But you have to wear them! - Bang Chui, give me your shoes.
My shoes?
Hurry up!
Young Mistress!
Why is this villa so big?
We've been walking for such a long time and the entrance isn't in sight yet.
I can't even ride a horse. This is so frustrating.
Dana, don't start complaining so easily.
Others will laugh at you.
Exactly.
Batu!
Boerji, are you all right?
I'm fine. Thank you, Batu.
Who is fine?
You might be all right, but I'm not!
You really are an insolent fellow!
You caught me in time but then you drop me on the ground!
I'm lucky not to have fallen to my death.
Now that I'm injured, tell me what you intend to do.
You're so ungrateful!
Shrew! You're the one who fell off the bridge
and Batu saved you.
It's fine if you don't thank him, but why did you scold him?
Who did you call a shrew?
What about it? You don't like that?
You have to understand that if Batu hadn't saved you
- you wouldn't be here talking. - Boerji, we should...
You didn't even get that right!
I don't care! He got me injured so it's his fault!
- Shrew! Why are you so unreasonable? - Dana!
Let go of me!
Batu dropped you in order to save Boerji.
Boerji is the prince of Karchin, so he definitely matters more than you.
Who do you think you are?
It's good enough that he saved you.
Dana!
I thought that it was someone important.
You don't even know who I am?
How dare you be so insolent?
It's fine that these rascals don't know me
but what do you mean by being quiet?
You don't know me either?
I'm in a rush, so I can't be bothered to argue with you.
But I'll report this to His Majesty to have you punished.
Please have mercy, Young Mistress!
She's a young mistress? Young Mistress!
She's a young mistress of the imperial family?
Which young mistress is she?
She's Vice Prince Duoluo Huiwu's daughter.
What?
She's a favorite of Arch Prince Chong.
Young Mistress Caidie is very stubborn.
If she really is angry, she will be difficult to tackle.
Dana, Batu surely won't be able to tackle that young mistress.
Go and look for him right away.
- We'd better hurry. - Let's go.
Young Mistress!
Please halt.
Young Mistress!
- Let me go! - Please halt.
That was really a misunderstanding.
- Please hear me out. - What is there to explain?
That unreasonable lass dared to scold me?
You'll think that I can be bullied if I don't ask His Majesty
to be a fair judge of the situation.
This really is a misunderstanding.
- Please hear me out. - Let go of me.
It's inappropriate for men and women to touch.
Young Mistress...
Young Mistress!
Stop following me.
- I told you not to follow me... - Be careful!
What are you doing?
You almost knocked into His Majesty.
You really do make people worried.
- Caidie greets Your Majesty! - Greetings to Your Majesty.
You may both rise.
- Thank you, Your Majesty. - Thank you, Your Majesty.
Are you all right?
Your Majesty, you have to uphold justice for me.
Who bullied you?
Him!
It's him!
Your Majesty, this fellow is unreasonable and rude!
He caught me in his arms and then dropped me heavily on the ground!
Look! I'm injured!
Your Majesty must uphold justice for me.
Boerji!
You're too slow! Walk faster!
Dana, stop rushing me.
I wish to speed up as well
but we don't know our way around this place.
We'll be in trouble if we get lost.
We don't know where Batu is!
Why would you still care about that short-legged housekeeper?
Dana!
Why are you talking like this?
If anyone heard us, they will think that we're uneducated rogues!
Enough...
I'll wait here.
Stop doing that. I'm terrified of your nagging.
I'm terribly sorry. My legs are too short.
I really couldn't run fast. Please forgive me, Your Highness.
Please don't say so.
I'll show you a shortcut. We might still be able to catch up with Lord Batu.
Sure. After you.
This way, please.
Get going!
Your Majesty, it's that lass!
Batu is over there.
Greetings to Your Majesty. Long live the emperor.
You may both rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Where were we?
Right. Arch Lord Batu.
Since you already caught Caidie in your arms
why did you drop her to the ground?
She is after all a young mistress.
Besides, she is in her formal attire. Could you not recognize that?
Your Majesty, we were just about to leave the villa
when I heard weird sounds. I thought someone was going to attack my brother.
I didn't expect Young Mistress Caidie to fall from above.
In a rush, I caught her in my arms.
My brother hurried over, but he lost his footing and fell.
He was almost going to fall on to a tree
so I could only drop Young Mistress Caidie to rescue my brother.
I'm very sorry.
I see.
But Your Majesty, he did injure me.
Look! It hurts so much.
Moreover, he might be acting just because he's afraid of you.
He did it on purpose!
Your Majesty, you must speak up for me.
Yin Qiang, what do you think should be done about this?
I really am in quite a dilemma.
Your Majesty, I think that
Arch Lord Batu was just being dutiful in protecting his prince.
That's commendable.
Although he accidentally dropped Caidie to the ground
he did rescue her in the first place.
If I were to make a judgment, we should call it quits.
Call it quits indeed.
All right, we'll drop this matter.
Your Majesty, he got me so badly injured.
How could you settle this so hastily? You mustn't take his side.
Caidie, we'll summon the imperial physician to take a look.
Moreover, His Majesty already said to drop this matter.
Why are you still kicking up a fuss?
- But... - Caidie.
What is it? Are you not satisfied with how I handled this?
I wouldn't dare to think so.
Since you're all here
you might as well celebrate Grand Imperial Noble Consort's birthday.
I'll also introduce Vice Prince Huiwu to you.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Let's go.
Your Highness, you have let me down.
The three of them treated me so lightly, but you didn't help me at all.
How could I? You had to walk on the top of the bridge instead of the normal road.
If he hadn't saved you, it could have been a lot worse.
You can't blame it on anyone.
All right, stop pouting.
It's Her Highness' birthday. The celebration is very lively.
Go and watch the performance. You won't stay mad for long.
This young mistress is really hard to tackle.
Raise your spirits up high.
His Majesty arrives!
Long live the emperor!
Long live Grand Imperial Noble Consort!
Greetings to Your Highness.
Warm blessings to Your Highness.
You may rise.
Thank you, Your Highness.
You may all rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Your Highness, do you feel much better these days?
Much better.
Yin Qiang took great care of me.
How could I not recover from my illness?
Yin Qiang, thank you.
Your Majesty is too kind.
I've always treated Her Highness like my own mother.
I was just doing my duties.
Good!
- Take your seat. - Thank you, Your Majesty.
You may continue.
Do your best.
Her Highness will reward you well.
Greetings to Your Majesty and Your Highness!
Long live the emperor!
You may rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Your Highness, this snow lotus from Tian Shan
is a gift from Arch Prince Chong.
The snow lotus matures every 30 years.
It's extremely beneficial for Your Highness' health.
Good, I'll accept it.
Yes.
Your Majesty, you're so thoughtful.
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