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[The Female Assassins in the Palace]
[Episode 8]
Hui Yu, why did you stop?
I think I heard Zhang Feng Luan walking over with someone.
Hui Yu, you knew that we were approaching?
Did you recognize my footsteps?
Yes.
Stop playing for a moment.
This is Hui Yu.
She...
- She's lost vision in both eyes? - Yes.
However, because of her loss of vision
her ears are especially sharp.
The music she plays is also especially moving.
All right, let's start then.
The sound of her zither is like a song from Heaven.
It truly does calm my nerves
and make me forget about any fear.
Hui Yu looks just like a fresh lotus breaking out of the water.
She's beautiful, with eyes that glimmer.
Sadly, she can't see the light.
It's unfortunate that fate has played such a trick on her.
The gods are jealous of her beauty.
Your Highness, do you feel comfortable listening to Hui Yu's music?
I do.
"The zither was played on the river.
Each note it strung cleared one trouble away."
Not only is my mind at ease
but my head isn't dizzy anymore.
This music works better than Imperial Physician Wang's concoction.
If Your Highness likes it
we'll have Hui Yu come over to play for you more often.
Gran Imperial Noble Consort only summons Hui Yu over once a month.
It won't interfere with her plans.
No.
Your Highness, didn't you say that you like Hui Yu's performance?
I like it too much.
That's why I've decided to keep Hui Yu in the manor.
- Housekeeper Wang. - Present.
Go and make the arrangements.
You must see to all her needs.
You have to treat Miss Hui Yu like a honorable guest.
I understand.
Don't come any closer!
- Your Highness, are you all right? - Please forgive me.
Please forgive me, Your Highness.
Your Highness?
Your Highness...
I'm all right.
I just had a nightmare.
What's wrong, Hui Yu?
Yan Er, get Hui Yu changed quickly.
Yes.
This way, please.
Your Highness, Arch Lord Batu, Young Mistress Caidie
and Imperial Guard Tie seek an audience.
[Moon]
This...
Your Highness, this golden hairpin was found at the crime scene.
Please look at it carefully.
It has the character "Moon" engraved on it.
It's different from the previous one.
It is indeed.
What is this about?
Your Highness, there is more than one hairpin killer.
I think that hairpin is one killer.
They recognize each other with the character on the hairpin.
That makes sense.
Wei Tang, carry on the investigation with that clue.
Yes.
Your Highness, I beseech you to let me investigate
this case as well
so that I may avenge the deceased Boerji.
That's fine.
Aren't you staying here to await the arrest of the culprit?
I agree to your request.
You'll investigate this case with Wei Tang.
Should anything happen
you'll have each other.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Your Highness, I wish to join in the investigation as well.
Everyone is saying that
the Duoluo Huiwu family is responsible for Boerji's death.
How is that possible? That's marring my father's reputation!
In order to prove my father innocent
I wish to join the investigation.
It's too dangerous.
Why are women meddling in this?
Those with a clear conscience need not prove anything to anyone.
Just ignore those rumors.
It's not so, Your Highness.
- You have no idea how mean they were-- - That's enough!
If you still won't obey me
I'll have Arch Lord Batu take you back to the manor by force.
The more I think about it the angrier I get.
Why did His Highness only allowed Batu to join the investigation but not me?
This is so infuriating.
This doesn't seem like you.
What do you mean?
Think about this. You usually just do whatever you want.
Who could hold you back?
But why did you give up investigating the case
just because Father forbade you to?
You can investigate in private.
You're right!
When did I become so stupid?
I can investigate in private. You're right.
But Duan Min, why are you also suddenly interested in this case?
After all, Boerji was my fiance.
Yet he was murdered.
I must seek out the culprit behind his murder.
I wish to know why the hairpin killer killed Boerji.
Duan Min, don't be upset.
Don't worry, I believe that this case will be solved in no time.
I sincerely hope so.
With your help, I can investigate in secret.
Once we arrest the hairpin killer
I can prove my father's innocent!
I hope that the investigation goes well.
But frankly speaking
it's hard to decide where to start in the investigation.
Since they are the hairpin killers...
we should start with the golden hairpin.
The masterpiece is done!
Did you draw this hairpin from memory?
I might not be good at writing or reciting poems
but I'm still quite good at drawing.
Honestly, you really do draw very well.
Listen, I'll ask around on the streets with this drawing.
We'll see if anyone has seen this hairpin before.
I'd also like to go with you.
But Father is very strict with me.
I have to ask him for permission to leave the manor.
I won't be able to help you this time.
You're right. You can't come with me.
It's all right. I'll get that stupid Bang Chui to come with me.
Once we have any information
I'll keep you posted.
I'm so envious of you.
You can go in and out of your manor as you wish.
It's all right, Duan Min
if you wish to leave the manor just let me know in advance.
I'll make some arrangements and you'll be able to get out.
Really?
I know that you're the wittiest!
All right, I can't keep chatting.
I have to get started or it won't be easy when it gets dark.
All right, go on then.
Tidy this up.
- Yes. - I'm off now.
The hairpin killer is so cunning.
Where should we start with the investigation?
Master E-Gutai is dead.
We have no other leads apart from the custom-made golden hairpin.
But investigating that hairpin is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Greetings to you, Sires.
Where are you going with that?
Master Tie, it was Commander-in-chief Tie
who ordered me to take all the evidence found
at the scene of Master E-Gutai's murder.
That's good. My father has good knowledge of poisons.
He might discover something.
Imperial Guard Tie, your father also studies different poisons?
We'll talk along the way.
- Let's go. - Yes.
Young Mistress, where can we find the golden hairpin?
We can't possibly ask every household?
Stupid Bang Chui (Hammer).
Your name suits you so well.
Your head is like a block of wood.
Aren't your shoulders sore from carrying such a heavy head?
Young Mistress, you know that I don't respond quickly.
How could I have an idea?
We're definitely looking for a golden hairpin in jewelry stores.
Why would it be in a tea house?
Young Mistress, you're so smart.
We'd better hurry up.
Greetings to Madame.
Speak up. What have you found?
Madame, I just saw Young Mistress Caidie of Vice Prince Huiwu Manor
enter a jewelry store with the drawing of the hairpin.
She seems to be investigating the source of the hairpins.
We've already hidden our hairpins very well.
I don't think that spoiled young mistress will be able to discover any clues.
But for safety measures...
If she does discover anything
kill her!
I understand.
- You may be dismissed. - Yes!
We've lost another one of our assassins.
Master Tie, your father is serving in the Imperial Court.
Why would he set up a branch here?
My father is the managing official of the Elite Arms Unit
as well as the Commander-in-chief.
He's always occupied with state affairs so he comes and goes very often.
Arch Prince Chong is kind to acknowledge the hardships of my father
so he set up this branch for my father to attend to work easily.
I see.
His Highness was willing to part with his estate
to set up a branch for your father. He must think highly of your father.
You must greet such a great figure formally.
You're too kind.
This way, please.
After you.
Your Lordship. Young Mistress.
Is this the poisonous wine that killed E-Gutai and his family?
It is.
May I ask if you could find any clues about the hairpin killer
from that jug of wine?
It's hard to tell.
Your Lordship, wait a moment.
Good wine. What a good wine.
- Commander Tie! - Hold on.
Please don't panic.
Your father is poisoned! Why aren't you worried at all?
My father knows all sorts of poison.
He took the antidote
before he tried the poison.
He's trying it to see what the poison is.
Please wait patiently.
Master Tie...
Madam, could I ask you a question?
Have you seen this golden hairpin before?
I haven't.
Answer me after you've taken a good look at it.
I really haven't!
These are all the accessories we have. I've never seen that.
All right.
How could it be?
I've asked all the shops as well as the stalls.
How could I not find it?
Bang Chui, did I not draw the hairpin well?
In my opinion
it isn't that you didn't draw it well
but that this hairpin is too mysterious.
Anyway, if the golden hairpin was so easy to track down
why would we need Young Mistress to investigate it?
You finally came up with something smart.
All right. That makes me feel a bit more confident.
We'll have to keep looking.
There are still a few more stalls. Go and ask them.
Young Mistress, are you still going to keep searching for it?
We've been walking around all day long.
My legs are so sore!
Why don't we find a spot to rest our legs?
Bang Chui, do you think that I'm made of dough or water?
Why would I get tired so easily?
Bang Chui, your legs are sore?
You're tired?
What about this? Look.
Do you see that?
That's the way home.
Just keep going down that way and get Nanny Su to make you
a nice pot of tea.
You can have a good rest in my study.
You can also get back to copying all the Tang Poems.
Young Mistress, you know that I'm most terrified of copying those poems.
Why would you be so cruel?
You only have two options.
One, head home to copy the poems.
Two, come with me to investigate the case.
Give it some thought.
Commander Tie, are you all right?
I'm fine.
Thank you for your concern, Your Lordship.
This is how I was trained to try the poisons.
I'm sorry to make you witness this.
After the poison reacted to the antidote
it released a slightly burnt smell.
Then it turns very bitter.
The blood that I threw up
is dark red with a slight hint of bright red.
It's different from regular poisons.
Taking all that into consideration
this is indeed a poison handed down in our Xuanji Sect.
It's called Scarlet Hand.
If that is so
this wine goes from sweet to bitter.
Why would E-Gutai and his family drink such wine?
They should have noticed it.
Your Lordship might not know this.
The poisons from our sect only change flavor
after they react to the antidote.
That's why Master E-Gutai didn't notice that the wine was poisoned.
In fact, Scarlet Hand is an odorless and flavorless deadly poison.
It can be added to any liquid.
It's best used in assassination.
Father, in your opinion
what else could we know from Scarlet Hand?
In Xuanji Sect, only Mo Yun and I know how to make Scarlet Hand.
Now that this poison has surfaced, we can be certain
that Mo Yun is the mastermind.
Commander Tie, there's a matter that I don't comprehend.
You know that it's Mo Yun who is behind the poisoning.
Why would you still try the poison?
- Your Lordship... - Your Lordship.
My father is always very cautious.
He would only make judgments based on the evidence.
He never makes any assumptions.
That was why he took the risk to try the poison.
I've learned much. Commander Tie, I'm deeply impressed.
I'm too flattered, Your Lordship.
You're too kind.
Your Lordship, this wine jug...
Master E-Gutai was ordered to investigate the golden hairpin.
I was worried that the hairpin killer would target him first
as a huge blow to Arch Prince.
Therefore, I gave Master E-Gutai a silver needle
to test all his food and drink.
But we found the silver needle on Master E-Gutai.
It hasn't turned black.
So when and how did the hairpin killer
manage to poison him?
According to what Housekeeper Li said
there were only Master E-Gutai his wife and child at dinner that night.
No one else was there.
That is to say the mystery lies in this wine jug.
I was right.
Your Lordship. Master E-Gutai was a very cautious man.
But even Homer sometimes nods.
He didn't expect the wine jug to conceal such a gadget.
I think that the hairpin killer poisoned the wine with the gadget
after Master E-Gutai examined it.
This gadget was designed skillfully.
The poison is well concealed in the cap of the jug.
The hairpin killer was able to make it past the security at the manor
and devise such a cunning plan.
This must have been plotted for a long time.
Exactly.
The hairpin killers are repulsive.
They are too evil. We have to arrest them as soon as possible
to uphold justice for Boerji and Master E-Gutai's family.
Father, apart from that
have you made any other findings?
That's all.
I just remembered
that I heard about a plot regarding golden hairpins.
But I can't remember the precise content anymore.
You're finally home, Your Lordship.
Is something the matter?
Your Lordship, His Highness has already invited Lama monks as requested
to chant Sutra for Prince Boerji and arrange his funeral.
He's been waiting for you for quite some time.
Father gave us three silver lockets with jewels
to have our forefathers watch over us.
When we grow up, we can embed the jewels back in the sword.
But now that Kemuer is missing
it means there will always be a missing jewel on that sword.
It might not be so.
Father has always believed that Kemuer will come back to us safely.
That's why he had us carry the lockets with us at all times
to use this as evidence.
When the three of us meet up
we'll embed the jewels back in the sword.
Boerji, who knew that before we found Kemuer
you would have already left me?
Now that you're gone, how am I going to explain to our parents?
Father, why did Arch Lord Batu summon Lama monks to chant Sutra
instead of monks from the temples?
Prince Boerji is from Karchin.
According to their religious belief in Tibetan Buddhism
the funeral must be held within three days.
The body of the deceased has to be towed around on a wooden carriage.
Only when the body falls off can it be left where it lands.
It's left there to be eaten by wolves or vultures.
If the body isn't devoured
then Lama monks are summoned to chant Sutra for blessings
so that the deceased can ascend to where their gods dwell.
I've heard of such a tradition.
They called it a sky burial.
But Prince Boerji is from the Weikui Family.
Isn't it slightly inappropriate to use this burial method?
Wishes of the deceased come first. There's a reason behind
every tradition and custom.
Arch Lord Batu knows that we don't share the same custom
so he decided not to trouble anyone and opted for a simple method instead.
Therefore, I respected his decision.
I didn't notify any other imperial officials.
I've only invited the Lama monks to chant blessings.
After the cremation
Arch Lord Batu will take the ashes back to Karchin.
Poor Arch Lord Batu and Dana.
They were supposed to be here for a wedding
but who knew that it would...
They must be terribly upset.
All in all... I still should take responsibility for this.
If we can't find the murderer who killed Boerji
how can I face him with a clear conscience?
Your Highness, Boerji knows that you have him on your mind.
He won't blame you.
Even if that is true
I'm still the one who's failed him.
All of us in our family must kowtow to Boerji.
Let's hope that he will watch over us so that we can arrest the murderer.
Where is Caidie?
I haven't seen Caidie around since this morning.
I've ordered Housekeeper Zhang
to bring her here the moment she gets home.
Young Mistress, I already told you that we should head home.
But we still ended up walking around all day long.
Both my legs have now turned into hammers.
They are numb now.
I'm not whining about being tired so why should you?
I'm really exhausted...
Let's get some rest at home.
Young Mistress, you're finally home.
His Highness had orders for you to be at Prince Boerji's funeral today
to offer your condolences.
Funeral?
Where is it?
It's in the woods three miles away, behind the manor.
Three miles away in the woods?
I can't make it there today.
Young Mistress!
Please wait.
If you don't show up, I can't explain this to His Highness.
His Highness has ordered you to get there as soon as possible.
Housekeeper Zhang, it isn't that I refuse to be there
but you said it's three miles away.
I have to walk three miles back and forth?
I wouldn't be offering my condolences
but you would be mourning me.
I've been out all day and I'm terribly sore all over.
I really can't bear it.
Bang Chui, assist me quickly.
- I really can't walk anymore... - Young Mistress...
- I feel terrible... - Young Mistress!
- It hurts so much... - Young Mistress...
She's not coming here?
Please forgive me.
I really couldn't persuade her.
That lass is really getting worse.
What is this occasion? How dare she put on such airs?
Your Highness, why don't I go and persuade her to come here?
Mother, don't go to such trouble.
- I'll go instead. - I'll do it.
- Stay here with Father and Mother. - None of you are leaving.
The chanting has just ended.
The cremation ritual is about to begin
so it's too late to get her here now.
I heard Arch Lord Batu say
he will keep vigil by the tomb tonight.
We'll have Caidie come over to offer her condolences then.
Your Highness, it's close to the auspicious hour.
On your knees!
Kowtow!
Rise!
Boerji, Qing Dynasty can't keep you.
But the meadows of Karchin have been expecting you home every day.
Life is bitter and short.
But the gods will bestow upon you eternal blessings.
Be at peace.
One day, we shall reunite in Heaven.
Batu...
Don't cry.
Boerji's soul is still here.
If he sees you in such a state
he will be upset.
Dana is right.
Arch Lord Batu, you mustn't be in too much grief.
- Boerji! - Dana!
Boerji...
Boerji!
Caidie!
Where has that lass gone?
Where is Caidie?
Your Highness, she is resting in her room.
Your Highness, wait for me!
Vice Prince is here.
Listen, you must go along with my act.
Don't be nervous. Don't give us away.
Caidie!
Greetings to Your Highnesses.
It hurts...
Caidie, what tricks are you playing now?
Why didn't you attend Prince Boerji's funeral?
No, Father...
I've been walking around all day long.
My back and legs are too sore.
I couldn't walk any further.
It's not that I didn't wish to be at his funeral
but that I couldn't make it there.
My limbs are all sore and I couldn't walk anymore...
It hurts so much...
Why would someone in so much pain have such a great appetite?
Father, this is what happened.
As the saying goes, "It's hard to work on an empty stomach
and too much work will wreck your health."
I might not have much appetite but how can I get my energy back
if I don't eat anything?
Am I right? Am I right, Mother?
Is that true?
Caidie, where have you been? Why have you been walking around all day?
I...
I had something to attend to.
I'll explain to you some other day. It's a long story.
I need to get some rest first. Bang Chui!
Give me a massage!
I have poor blood circulation...
Yes.
Mother, I have Bang Chui here to attend to me
so you don't have to worry.
I'll surely tell you about my day later.
Bang Chui, help me back to my bed.
- All right, since Caidie is unwell... - Yes.
we'll let her get some rest.
I won't make you offer condolences to Prince Boerji.
Really?
Father, you're so kind.
Father, why don't I walk you out?
Don't bother.
Take good care of your mistress.
Yes.
I better walk you out.
Father, take care.
Mother, take care.
I'll greet you both when I'm feeling much better!
I almost choked to death.
Your Highness, what is it?
They are so easily fooled.
Young Mistress, you were so good at acting.
Even His Highness was fooled by you.
I was so terrified...
Of course.
Who am I?
When my father saw how I was writhing in pain
his heart nearly broke.
Would he still reprimand me?
I've had lots of experience.
Otherwise, how could I adapt like a duck to water?
Young Mistress, everyone says that one is bound to get caught
pulling the same trick too many times.
If His Highness sees through your trick this time
what will we do?
Don't worry.
Listen. My father is so busy.
When would he have time for me?
Stop scaring yourself.
But on second thought
it's fine even if he does find out.
Anywhere seems nowhere yet somewhere seems everywhere.
I'm sure I will come up with a good idea
to overcome the difficulties.
I feel a lot more at ease hearing that.
By the way, you've had a rest for quite some time.
Do you still feel unwell?
You're worried about me?
I'm trained in marital arts.
Look!
How could I be down with a bit of weariness?
Look, I can even twist around like this...
Look!
How is this?
Your Highness...
That hurts...
Are you all right?
I really injured myself now...
My bottom...
- Father... - You're still lying?
Father, my bottom hurts...
Mother, I'm not lying now.
- Father... - Move!
Father!
- Father! - Move!
Father! I'm really not lying to you.
I really am sore all over...
I won't fall for your trick again!
How dare you?
How dare you lie to me? Is that how I raised you?
I'm not lying to you!
I really did walk around all day and I was very sore.
Now I'm aching again from falling off the chair.
You were very active in the room.
It doesn't seem that you were aching all over.
I was going to sympathize with you
but now none of that matters anymore!
I order you to offer you condolences to Prince Boerji right now!
Father!
Mother, please help me persuade him.
Your Highness, the sun is going to set very soon.
If you make them go over there now
what should we do if something goes wrong?
Don't worry.
It isn't as if Caidie isn't trained in martial arts.
Moreover, there are guards patrolling the grounds along the way.
They will be fine.
- It might be so but what if-- - Enough!
Stop speaking up for her.
Caidie is so willful because you spoiled her!
Housekeeper Zhang!
Your Highness.
If Caidie won't pay her respects to Prince Boerji today
she won't be allowed into the manor!
- Yes. - Father...
do you have to be so tough?
If not, how could I discipline you?
- Father! - Your Highness...
Be careful on your way.
Your Highness!
Batu!
I know that you're upset.
But you have to stop drinking!
You haven't had anything to eat since this morning.
All you had was wine.
If you keep drinking, you'll get sick!
I won't.
Dana, let me drink.
Give me the wine.
I won't!
You don't have to torture yourself.
I said that I won't give it to you!
Dana...
Boerji is dead.
I've been very upset for the past few days.
I keep concealing my sorrow
so just let me drink as much as I want today.
Let me chat with Boerji.
Fine. You want to drink?
I'll drink with you.
Let's drink to our hearts' content with Boerji today!
Here!
Mean Father. Nasty Father.
I really don't understand.
It's already so late and yet he insisted that I pay respects to Boerji.
That's strange.
His death had nothing to do with me.
I really don't understand
why Father has to be so kind to those Karchins?
What is he up to?
Bang Chui, I was talking to you.
Why aren't you replying?
Young Mistress, why do I find this place so cold and sinister?
It's also very dark.
What if we run into something scary?
What should we do?
I'm really timid! Why would you scare me?
Have you left your guts at home again?
You're so timid!
Do you have a guilty conscience?
So... you're scared of those things?
Listen up.
Whether we run into criminals
demons, monsters, or apparitions
you have nothing to fear as long as I'm here.
If you're scared you can stay closer to me.
I'm very skilled in martial arts.
Young Mistress... are you really not scared?
What's there to be scared of?
It's not the first time that I walked around at night.
All right. You have me, the martial arts expert around.
Don't worry.
Do you see that?
In addition to having the martial arts expert around
there are also my father's guards.
You don't have to worry.
We'll just make the trip short.
Greetings Young Mistress.
Are you going to pay respects to Prince Boerji?
- It's hard on you. - Likewise.
Continue with the patrol.
Let's go.
I... I...
I can't drink anymore...
Dana?
Dana!
Boerji...
Leave in peace.
Return to the meadows of Karchin.
Smile happily.
Drink to your heart's content.
Don't worry...
I'll find Kemuer.
When we put all three jewels together
I'll make sure he knows...
he had a great brother
who was called Boerji.
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