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[The Female Assassins in the Palace]
[Episode 16]
I will tell you about the seven principles for pampering your wife.
You have to memorize them and recite them out loud. Is that all right?
Go ahead.
One, when your wife is ill
you have to try her medication
and look after her.
You mustn't be indifferent to her.
As for the second principle
you must always obey your wife.
You must not...
Where is Duan Min?
Will she be here to help me?
Princess Duan Min, she...
She's gone over to Princess Caidie's.
Duan Min chose to take Caidie's side.
Fine.
Very good.
Don't blame me for disregarding our sworn sisterhood.
Young Mistress, it isn't just Princess Duan Min.
This morning, all the imperial officials
and members of the nobility went to Arch Lord Manor first
before they came to congratulate you.
I heard that Arch Prince Chong even...
What else?
Arch Prince Chong even ordered that everyone is to attend
the wedding banquet of Arch Lord Batu except for those on the night shift.
Caidie...
Why does Arch Prince Chong dote on you so much?
You can get married in such splendor
but what about me? What about me?
Seven, when my beloved wife is in danger
I must rescue her without hesitation
and risk my life for her. No cowardice is allowed.
He recited it without missing out a word!
He's incredible!
His Lordship has such a good memory.
He actually memorized the seven principles for pampering his wife.
I hope that Arch Lord Batu will follow those principles closely.
Please treat your wife well.
Don't worry, Princess Duan Min.
I'll be as good as my words.
- I won't let you down. - That's great.
Arch Lord Batu is outstanding both physically and academically.
It seems that you'll be able
to marry Caidie after you get through the last test.
What is the last test?
As for the last test...
The Mongolians are known for being generous and good drinkers.
Arch Lord Batu is a Mongolian warrior.
Therefore, you have to finish all three urns of wine today.
Then you need to thread the red thread through a fine needle.
This measures tenderness within a courageous and strong man.
How is that?
It seems to be extremely difficult to marry Princess Caidie.
Of course.
- An Chun, serve the wine. - Yes.
That's not necessary.
Mongolian men like things simple.
We don't like to waste time.
Greetings to Vice Prince Duoluo Gong.
Don't stand on ceremony!
Wei Tang, why do you still address me as Vice Prince?
You should address me as Father now.
Yes, Father.
Greetings to Vice Prince Duoluo Gong.
Don't stand on ceremony.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Vice Prince Duoluo Gong and Tie Wei Tang, receive the imperial decree!
By the gods and the emperor
Vice Prince Duoluo Gong's daughter, Guo Xin
and Imperial Guard of the Intelligence Unit, Tie Wei Tang
are joined in matrimony.
I bestow a hundred taels of gold
- five acres of Tang silk... - Wei Tang.
This is your wedding day.
Why such a long face? Cheer up.
By the emperor himself.
Thank His Majesty.
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Congratulations, Your Highness.
Congratulations!
Tie Wei Tang is young and talented.
He has a promising future.
It makes one envious that Your Highness has such
an outstanding son-in-law.
Master Zhang is too kind.
Please do attend the banquet tonight at the Tie Manor.
I'll be there.
Your Highness, I have another message to convey.
Arch Prince Chong will be hosting the wedding at Arch Lord Manor.
Vice Prince Bao Hong will host the wedding here in his stead.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
He's such a great drinker!
Well done!
Arch Lord Batu is indeed a good drinker.
But what comes after this is the real task.
Please thread the fine strand through the needle.
Batu...
With this cup of wine, I wish you...
A harmonious marriage.
With this cup of wine, I wish you...
An inseparable marriage.
"The vow was made on the seventh day"
"of the seventh month in Everlasting Hall."
"It was when they whispered to each other at midnight, with no one around at all."
"In Heaven, we would be two lovebirds flying side by side."
"On earth, we would be like two trees whose branches intertwine."
"Heaven and earth, though long lasting will end sometime."
"This sorrow will continue and will never subside."
I should be the bride...
I should be Batu's bride!
Caidie!
Who are you to compete with me?
Batu is mine! Mine!
Look! That's remarkable!
He can still thread the needle!
- Well done! - How was that?
Did I pass the third test?
You did.
Arch Lord Batu passed all three of our difficult tests.
Not only is he fit and intellectual
but also very thoughtful.
He truly is the Prince Consort of Great Qing.
An Zhu, inform Princess Caidie
that Arch Lord Batu is here to marry her.
Yes, Your Highness.
Wonderful!
Your Highness, Princess Duan Min has sent An Zhu to ask Princess Caidie over.
All right.
It's about time.
Father... Mother...
Please allow me to kowtow to you to bid farewell.
All right, get up now.
Father...
All right... We shouldn't miss the auspicious hour.
Vice Prince Bao Hong!
Thank you for hosting my son's wedding.
I'm extremely honored!
You're too kind, Chief Tie.
This is a great occasion here at Tie Manor.
I owe it to you that I get to play a part in such a joyous event.
Please take a seat, Vice Prince Bao Hong and Princess Consort!
- After you. - After you.
Your Highnesses! Your Highnesses!
Welcome!
Congratulations, Chief Tie!
Thank you!
Please have a seat.
Here.
Why have you come over, Your Highness?
Don't you have to attend the banquet at Arch Lord Batu's?
Chief Tie, you might not know this.
Vice Prince Hao is my older brother.
He should attend Guo Xin's wedding.
Don't worry. I've already reported this to Arch Prince Chong.
Thank you, Your Highnesses.
Thank you!
Commander-in-chief Tie!
Sir! Imperial Guard Tie has already
arrived home with Young Mistress Guo Xin!
Good!
Chief Tie, we're now officially in-laws.
Yes. Thank you, Vice Prince Gong.
Thank you, Vice Prince Hao!
The daughter of a vice prince and the son of a meritorious official
makes a perfect couple!
I'm too flattered!
The bride and groom have arrived!
Father.
Arch Lord Batu and Princess Caidie...
What a perfect match.
First bow to heaven and earth.
Second bow to the parents.
The husband and wife bow to each other!
Congratulations to Arch Lord and Princess Caidie!
Congratulations, Your Lordship!
Congratulations, Princess Caidie!
Congratulations!
Congratulations, Vice Prince. Congratulations, Arch Prince.
Wonderful!
I finally have this off my mind now.
Regardless of rank and status
drink to your hearts' content!
Great!
- Thank you, Your Highness! - Thank you!
What is there to congratulate?
Here, fill up the cup.
This is such a joyous occasion!
Fill up the cups.
Everyone!
Today is Batu and Caidie's wedding.
It's a joyous day!
We have all gathered here today.
I'll make an exception.
Caidie will drink with everyone!
I wish Batu and Caidie a wonderful first night together
and an abundance of offspring.
I wish Great Qing great prosperity!
Bottoms up!
Your Highness, I won't let you down.
Hupo, have you heard from Dana?
Not yet.
That silly Dana had better not miss the right timing.
If Caidie succeeds
all my efforts will go down the drain!
Young Mistress, Vice Prince Bao Hong invites you to join us at the banquet.
They can't wait to toast you.
Consort...
You have to unveil Young Mistress first.
Yes.
Pardon.
My darling... I'm sorry that you have to watch me drink in sorrow...
It's all right.
In just a while...
It will be your turn to make an appearance.
A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance!
The more I drink, the better I feel!
None of you can escape.
All of you have to drink.
Don't just toast me and forget about Princess Consort.
Here, it's Zi Hui's turn.
Your Highness, this is Batu and Caidie's wedding.
We should be toasting them.
I was the first one to toast them.
It's my turn then.
I wish you an abundance of offspring for generations to come.
Thank you.
- Mother, you and Arch Prince... - Thank you, Mother.
are so in love at all times. We're deeply envious.
Caidie and I should toast the both of you.
Here.
If we're going to drink this all it can't be that easy.
You're right.
A couple is of one mind. How can you drink from separate cups?
Exactly.
You should drink from the same cup.
- That's right! - What is that called?
It's the "harmoniously in love wine".
Who told you to toast them? Look at the fix we're in now...
- This is a great idea! - That's right, Caidie.
Since the Highnesses already said so you'll have to drink it.
Batu, you already married Caidie.
Why are you still so shy?
Father, I think that both Arch Lord Batu and Princess Caidie are very witty.
We mustn't let them off too easily with that cup of harmonious wine.
We should make it slightly trickier for them.
You're right!
Exactly!
Thank you for coming here tonight!
Please forgive me if I've overlooked anything!
Please drink to your hearts' content!
Drink more!
Eat more!
Your Highness!
Thank you!
Thank you for being here to congratulate my son!
Thank you.
The third time around...
Done!
- Princess! - Over there!
Over there!
That's right! On the right.
That's right!
- Where? - Walk forward.
A bit more forward.
Right, forward!
Walk forward!
That's right!
It's him.
I know him by touch.
No! It's too high up!
Wonderful!
You really love me so much.
It's good that you know that.
Slowly...
Get it right so that I won't choke on it.
Don't move.
Batu, you're too slow! You're making us anxious.
Come up with a plan!
Yes, Arch Lord Batu!
Come up with an idea!
Good!
Let's take a look.
You misheard?
Here, Your Highnesses!
Allow me to toast you!
Here, bottoms up!
Here.
May you bear a son soon!
Thank you, Your Highness.
Bottoms up!
Wei Tang, look at you.
You're drinking so little.
I wanted to train you in drinking
but you wouldn't let me.
I only had a few sips with the newlyweds.
We haven't drunk our fill yet.
Here's a toast to the newlyweds!
I wish you a harmonious marriage. May you have a child soon!
Here's another toast to you!
Your Highness!
My son and Young Mistress Guo Xin really can't drink that much.
Please go easy on them.
Otherwise, it might hinder them from their important night.
I'd still like to have a grandson soon.
Chief Tie is still more thoughtful.
But you've dampened my mood for drinks.
You should be punished!
I accept the punishment!
Here!
Here, bottoms up!
I'll toast everyone on behalf of my son.
Greetings to Your Highnesses!
Chief Tie, a word in private.
Please enjoy the meal. I'll be right back.
Sure!
- Here, let's drink! - Bottoms up!
Here!
Bottoms up!
Good!
Whose turn is it now?
Your Highness, you had too much to drink.
I didn't.
Your Highness, Master Su and I have already toasted.
There's also Dailang.
Dailang! Dailang!
Your Highness, General Dailang doesn't seem to have shown up.
Dailang could have gone over to Chief Tie's.
It's fine. We'll keep drinking.
Your Highness, I have an urgent matter to report.
How insolent!
What is this occasion?
Housekeeper Zhang, General Dailang killed himself.
Your Highness, don't drink too much.
It's all right!
Dailang killed himself.
General Dailang committed suicide.
What is wrong, Your Highness?
What?
General Dailang is dead?
It's true.
That's why Arch Prince Chong sent Master Su and me over to inform you.
He wants you to take a look right away.
Your Highness!
Father. Father, wait.
Don't see me off.
We both overheard the news of General Dailang's death.
We'd like to go with you to the general's manor.
That's ridiculous.
This is your wedding day.
How can you go to such an inauspicious place?
Father, why would General Dailang kill himself?
On today of all days?
I find it very suspicious.
It can't be that simple.
Could it be the hairpin...
Enough!
Don't miss out on your wedding night.
Bang Chui, escort the arch lord and princess back to their room.
- Yes, Your Highness. - Father...
- Father! - Your Highness!
Bang Chui, you can leave us now.
Go and get some rest.
His Lordship and I will return to our room alone.
That won't do. Arch Prince Chong gave orders
for me to serve Your Highness and Prince Consort.
You...
You dare to threaten me with His Highness.
Watch out. I might beat you up, you darn lass!
Nanny Su!
Congratulations to Prince Consort and Princess.
The nuptial chamber is ready.
We're just waiting for you.
Thank you, Nanny Su.
We'll go in and get some rest now.
Why did you both come in too?
I have to help you undress
for the nuptial night with Prince Consort.
Stop!
I said that it's not necessary. What are you doing?
Bang Chui.
All right, Bang Chui.
This is my wedding night with Caidie.
If you're here with us won't that spoil the mood?
Exactly!
His Lordship is absolutely right.
He will serve me well. We don't need any help.
Yes, I'll attend to you myself.
Yes... We won't disturb you any longer.
We'll retire now.
- Go and get some rest now. - Yes.
That shameless slut.
She dares to seduce Batu in front of others.
Batu is mine.
Shut the door properly.
What are you doing?
We have to get changed quickly to get to the general's manor.
Get changed behind the screen!
How could you undress before me? How inappropriate!
Go away! You're shameless!
They are already married.
She even keeps Batu away when she gets changed.
How pretentious.
If you dare to peek at me... I'll kill you!
You mustn't come over here!
What is it?
- Are you all right? - I'm all right...
He peeked at me again. How annoying.
Your Highness, Arch Prince left in such a hurry.
Could something have gone wrong?
Yes, judging by his expression
he seems to be upset.
Could it have to do with the hairpin killers?
Stop guessing.
Batu and Caidie's wedding is done
and we've all expressed our heartfelt wishes.
It's getting late now.
We should all get some rest.
Yes. Thank you, Your Highness. I thank everyone
for coming to congratulate us today.
You have my deepest gratitude.
I'll visit everyone in person on another day to express our gratitude.
It's already very late so I won't keep you from getting some rest.
Please be careful on your way back to the manor.
This way, please.
You're really fortunate to have Arch Lord Batu as your son-in-law.
Thank you, Vice Prince Zhang.
I won't see you off.
Goodbye.
Take care. Be careful on the way home.
Take care.
Be careful on the way home.
Mind the steps.
I'm... ready.
Sorry for offending you just now.
Don't be angry. This isn't the time to be angry.
We should hurry up.
Your Highness, don't see us out.
- Take care. - Your Highness, don't see us out.
What should we do?
There are too many people.
We'll use the back door.
They changed into casual clothes this late at night?
What are they up to now?
Your Highness.
Your Highness, we found Dailang's will on him.
What does it say?
Your Highness, this...
Dailang undertook His Majesty's orders
to snatch the treasure map with despicable methods.
We kept the treasure map in our possession for years.
I was tempted by the promise of wealth
to wipe out all that went against us including the righteous and the just.
I know that I've sinned greatly.
However, my sins can't be undone.
I can only take my own life with regret
so as to repent for my deeds.
Should this letter be known to anyone
it would be disastrous.
Your Highness, this letter was found
on Dailang after I got here.
No one has read it.
The two servants on patrol didn't behave out of the ordinary.
What about this family?
Did you leave other letters behind in the manor?
Your Highness, I already sent my men to conduct a search.
Nothing seems amiss.
Our men are all here to keep watch on the manor.
It seems that his family is still oblivious to his death.
He should know better.
I treated Dailang so well for nothing.
He ended up being so foolish.
Your Highness, in my opinion
General Dailang took his own life
because he was left with no choice.
Please look into it, Your Highness.
Why would you say that?
Arch Lord Batu!
Princess Caidie!
Arch Lord Batu! Princess Caidie!
You mustn't enter!
General Chang, I already told you
that I need to speak to my godfather about an urgent matter!
Princess Caidie, something serious happened in the manor.
Arch Prince Chong ordered me to take further precautions.
If you barge in there, I'll lose my life.
Please report to His Highness tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
I rushed over here tonight so it means this can't wait.
Did you hear that?
General Chang, get back to your night patrol.
Should His Highness question you I'll take the responsibility.
You're still not leaving?
I'll take my leave now.
Go.
Is that true?
Absolutely.
Your Majesty, I was present then.
Vice Prince Zhang was indeed very arrogant then.
Hong Jun again?
I've heard that he suspects me for helping His Majesty
snatch the treasure map.
He's been making a big deal out of it for the past few years.
He doesn't even have any regard for the imperial officials?
He's too arrogant. It's about time for me to teach him a lesson.
This should prevent anything from going wrong in the future.
Housekeeper Wang.
Yes.
- Your Highness. - Father.
This is your wedding night.
What are you doing here?
Didn't I tell you not to come here?
Do you disobey my orders now?
Please forgive us.
His Majesty bestowed upon me
my marriage with Princess Caidie.
But my brother died recently.
How could I focus on my own happiness?
His murder remains unsolved
and the hairpin killers have resurfaced.
Please allow me to avenge my brother
and seek out the truth.
Yes, Father, I'm already married to Batu.
That makes Boerji my brother as well.
I also want to contribute to this case.
I understand how you feel
but General Dailang killed himself.
This case isn't related to the hairpin killers.
You two won't have to worry about this case.
Go home now.
Don't waste the night and let my good intentions be in vain.
Guards! Take General Dailang's body to the coroner for examination.
Yes!
- That is... - Batu.
Take Caidie back to your manor.
I've already handed Dailang's case to Chief Tie.
You have to trust me.
Should this case suggest foul play
I'll surely inform you.
Hurry back home now
and stop making me worry.
Father...
Escort Arch Lord Batu and Princess Caidie home.
Be sure to attend to them properly.
There's no need to rush back.
Yes, Your Highness.
- This way, please. - Housekeeper Wang.
- Go with them. - Yes.
Your Highness...
Arch Lord Batu, Princess Caidie.
Deputy housekeeper, it's very late.
Princess Caidie and I can head back on our own.
We won't trouble you.
That won't do. His Highness gave me orders
to escort Your Lordship and Her Highness home.
Slowly!
- Over here. - Get me more wine! I want more!
As if you could handle more wine!
It's getting late now.
I'll take my leave.
No...
Let's go. Come here.
I have to attend to Young Mistress.
She doesn't need you around tonight.
You'll only hinder them.
What would our consort do? Let's go!
- Young Mistress! - Let's go!
I have to stay behind!
Caidie?
Dailang is dead?
Exactly.
That's why I took Caidie with me
to the general's manor to figure out the situation.
Yes, Father.
General Dailang has always been held in high regard by Arch Prince Chong.
He had a promising career.
How could he possibly take his own life?
I think that it must be...
Did either of you remember what the occasion is tonight?
It's your wedding night!
Why would you meddle in trouble that's no concern of yours?
- No, Father... - Caidie!
You're a married woman now.
All the more reason you should behave yourself.
I'm telling you this for your sake.
If you don't change that temperament of yours
won't you embarrass Batu?
Father, this isn't that serious.
Please don't blame Caidie.
I was the one who took her there.
Do rest assured, Your Highness.
Arch Prince Chong has already ordered me
to attend to Arch Lord Batu and Princess Caidie.
I'll look after the newlyweds.
That's good.
Why don't we head home?
We already said that tonight is their wedding night.
We shouldn't hinder them.
Take care, Mother.
Nanny Su and Bang Chui, leave this to me.
You may both be dismissed.
No! I'm the princess's personal maid.
I have to wait in attendance outside the room.
Our princess and prince consort are going to bed together.
How could you stay out here?
Let's go.
What are you still doing here?
They already left. Shouldn't you go with them?
Leave now. I'm going to bed.
Darn it.
Housekeeper Wang is actually attending to them.
How will I get the chance to carry out the plan?
Housekeeper Wang...
Listen...
You've had a really long day.
Get some rest if there's nothing else to do.
We need to get some rest as well.
His Highness ordered me to attend to you up close and personal.
I still have to report back to His Highness tomorrow morning.
Your Lordship and Your Highness are newlyweds.
Should you have any questions, I could offer some advice...
No, that's no needed!
Arch Lord Batu knows everything.
You have no idea that Batu is very knowledgeable!
We won't need any help.
All right, we won't need you in here.
We'll let you report back to His Highness tomorrow.
Since His Lordship already said so you have nothing to worry about.
You may be dismissed now.
Just in case, I'll be waiting outside the room.
Please summon me anytime.
Please get some rest soon.
Waiting outside the room?
- You... - Shush!
Be quiet.
I had Housekeeper Wang leave the room because you said so.
So now you have to go along with me.
What do you mean?
Get in the bed.
Get in the bed?
Think about this carefully.
His Highness sent Housekeeper Zhang to keep an eye on our every move.
If we get found out, we'll be in big trouble.
Get in the bed quickly.
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