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[The Female Assassins in the Palace]
[Episode 21]
You're right. I won't leave the capital
until all the hairpin killers have been arrested.
Otherwise, Boerji won't rest in peace.
I'll ask Arch Prince Chong for a reason right now.
It's already quite late. Please don't disturb His Highness.
Yes, why don't we seek an audience with Father tomorrow morning
to ask him to take back his orders?
We were afraid that the plan might be leaked so we couldn't tell anyone
including Chief Tie and Imperial Guard Tie.
What are you angry about?
You're right.
Anyway, I'm unhappy that you didn't tell me.
Wei Tang, you've been drinking all afternoon.
Stop drinking.
Tell me what happened.
What happened?
Do you know how wronged I felt today?
I've been thoroughly fooled by Batu.
Batu fooled you?
Why would you say that?
I was ordered to station troops at the execution grounds today
in order to round up all the hairpin killers who might try to save the rebels.
A hairpin killer did show up.
But it was actually Batu in disguise.
He said it was to lure out the real hairpin killers.
And then?
The plan worked.
Arch Prince Chong approved the plan in advance.
But somehow...
I'm just not happy about this.
It felt like he was above the Intelligence Unit.
I thought something serious happened.
Batu just happened to take the credit for your work.
Why do you look so dejected?
What did you say?
Am I wrong?
You're at least a second class imperial guard at the Intelligence Unit.
This is just a small setback.
Why do you have to be so angry?
Who said that I can't handle a setback?
I'm just drinking a little more.
If you're truly capable why would you need
to drown your frustrations in alcohol?
Don't forget that you married a young mistress.
All the more reason for you to get back on your feet.
Solve the case soon and take credit for it.
Have His Majesty promote you.
Then you can be worthy of me.
You mean to say that I'm not worthy of you!
Master, you're home.
- I'm home. Is everyone okay? - Yes.
Where's Wei Tang?
What is he doing? Is he in bed?
Young master is...
Stop drinking!
Leave me alone!
I'm useless!
Let me drink myself to death!
Stop drinking!
He only stole your limelight because you were careless.
Do you have to behave like this?
I understand.
It must be that you lost to Batu in front of Caidie.
That's why you're drowning your sorrow in alcohol.
Does Caidie mean that much to you?
What nonsense is this? Why do you have to drag Caidie into this?
She's not like you.
She only cares about a person's true intentions and qualities.
She's not superficial like you.
You're so concerned about looking good!
Tie Wei Tang, I mean well!
How dare you say that about me?
Caidie is just putting on an act!
She's just using you! Don't you know that?
No! Caidie isn't what you said she is!
You're the narrow-minded one!
You can't stand her having a better life than you!
All I did was criticize her a bit and you're reprimanding me?
Who is your wife?
I can't stand having my husband think of another woman!
Is that wrong?
You're right!
It's all my fault, all right?
Stop drinking! Stop drinking!
Let go!
What are you doing?
It's already so late and you're still having such a loud argument?
Ridiculous!
What have I taught you?
This is just a small incident
and you're already discouraged?
How is this acceptable?
What have I taught you?
You must not let your emotions show!
This is to prevent the enemies from spotting our weakness
and dealing us a fatal blow!
Have you forgotten all about that?
I wouldn't dare.
But...
But I was just frustrated.
That's why I resorted to alcohol...
Useless!
You're displeased that Batu made you seem inferior.
So you should work even harder to solve this case!
Only then will you impress His Highness! Understand?
I'm unfilial.
I've let you down.
I will think about what happened today.
Please don't be angry, Father!
Good.
This is my good son!
My son, you mustn't be anxious.
Once you've learned everything that I've mastered
nothing can get in your way!
Besides, you're still very young.
You have a promising future.
My son, you mustn't lose faith in yourself.
Do you understand?
Young Mistress, please have some ginseng tea.
Are you troubled?
I'm thinking that I'm at least a young mistress of Great Qing.
How is Caidie better than me, besides being a good liar?
I really can't stand it.
What do you have in mind?
I really think Batu and Caidie are behaving out of the ordinary.
That's why I took the risk to come here to talk to you.
What is your opinion?
If what you said is true
that Batu and Caidie never consummated their marriage
I might have a way to test them
and see what they are up to.
But their marriage was bestowed by His Majesty.
If they really only complied in appearance
His Majesty will have them killed if he learns of it.
Why didn't I think of that?
Hupo, bring Dana over tomorrow morning.
Tell her that I need to discuss something with her.
Why has Young Mistress asked me to come over?
I'm concerned about you.
I heard that you were imprisoned a while ago.
That's such an inauspicious place.
Women are a lot more delicate.
I'm worried that you might be troubled
so I came to talk to you.
Thank you for your concern.
Batu helped me out and cleared my name.
I've grown up outside the Great Wall
so this isn't a big deal to me.
Please don't be worried.
That's good to know.
I actually asked you out today to discuss a matter with you.
If it's about Caidie...
I'm afraid that I won't be able to help you.
Why would you say that?
Arch Prince already ordered Batu, Caidie
and me to return to Karchin in a few days.
This might be the last time that we meet.
Why would His Highness suddenly gave such an order?
Batu was keen on seeking out the hairpin killer who murdered Boerji
so he interfered with the case many times.
That's why His Highness is sending us back home.
How could he do that?
If you return to Karchin
Batu and Caidie's marriage will be official!
Although they aren't truly in love with each other now
they will be spending time together every day
and eventually they will fall in love.
By then, you won't stand a chance at all!
How could I not know that?
But His Highness already gave the order. I have no choice.
It seems that we have to find evidence
to prove their marriage invalid in the next few days.
Only then can we ask His Highness
to report to His Majesty to annul this marriage.
But...
If Batu and Caidie really didn't consummate their marriage
His Highness will surely have them both killed!
Don't worry.
Didn't I make you a promise?
I'll ask my father and a few vice princes
to speak up for Batu.
What matters now is to get hold of the evidence
to prove their marriage invalid.
What should we do now?
I have my doubts but I couldn't find any proof.
If they are keen to keep this a secret
they will be very cautious.
How could they possibly expose themselves?
That makes sense.
Since their plan is flawless, how will we find any evidence?
That's simple. If there isn't any evidence, we'll make some.
Your Highness and Prince Consort, you're finally home.
How is everything?
Did you get to meet Arch Prince?
- We didn't. - What happened?
His Highness was unwell.
Housekeeper Wang said that no one is allowed to see him today.
Is it that serious?
It seems that this case is really wearing His Highness out.
Is it not?
Although Vice Prince Zhang was always rude to His Highness
they are still relatives after all.
Moreover, General Dailang was His Highness's close subordinate.
Now that they are both dead
His Highness must be feeling down.
This doesn't seem to be the right time to disturb His Highness.
Moreover, His Highness hasn't been feeling very well these days.
It wasn't doing much good for us to visit him.
Your Highness, it seems that we must head back
to Karchin with Prince Consort.
This way, please.
Dana, what is this about?
Who is this woman?
Don't disturb her.
This is the Shaman that Vice Prince Gong recommended.
Her name is Deluyi.
I heard that she's very powerful!
What is a Shaman?
That's part of our religious belief in Karchin.
Shamans are the most powerful sorcerers in Shamanism.
Not only are they skilled in medicine and witchcraft
but also the art of the other world.
They are that powerful?
Dana, why have you invited her here?
I stayed up all night thinking and realized that I was wrong.
You were kind to ask Nanny Su to welcome me home with a feast
but I was ungrateful.
As an apology...
I invited this Shaman to help you.
Help me?
Dana, you're really mature now.
I hope that you'll get along well with Caidie as family from now on.
I know. Don't worry.
But what are you asking the Shaman to pray for for Caidie?
Batu, you're so slow!
What else would you pray for?
Children, of course!
Pray for...
Pray for a child?
We'll figure that out ourselves.
You don't have to...
All men are like this!
We're so anxious for you!
Why would you say that?
Batu, have you forgotten?
It's because your uncle Zabu has no sons
that your father Shalu gave you to him as a foster son.
Shalu once had Boerji to carry on his name
but he's now dead.
You're now the only son left to both vice princes.
Shouldn't my cousin-in-law bear a child soon
to carry on the family name?
She's right.
- You do have a point. - Right?
That's it then!
Deluyi, this way, please.
Please.
What... What is this?
Dana!
I wanted you to stop her.
- Dana! - How did you end up
being manipulated by Dana?
Your Highness, this is good.
Why are you both frowning?
You don't really have to talk!
All right now, calm down!
Dana! Where are you taking this sorceress?
We're praying for a child so we're definitely going to your room!
My room?
Dana!
Hold her back!
Quickly!
This bedroom must be reorganized.
How should it be done?
What did you say?
Who told you to move my things?
How dare you criticize my bedroom? Leave now.
That's terrible!
Throwing some wine on the rocks can get me pregnant?
All these years, I've never seen
or heard of anything like this.
Congratulations, Young Mistress.
I've examined Her Highness carefully.
Her Highness might already be carrying a child.
Really?
I... I'm pregnant?
Nonsense!
Your Highness, could you give me your hand?
We'll know if it's true then.
Your Highness, let her have a look.
Take a look.
What are you doing?
Your Highness is truly pregnant.
Who is pregnant? What nonsense!
I can confirm that
it has already been a few months.
It's already been a few months?
Your Highness, this is great!
- It can't be wrong. - This is great!
His Highness will be so happy to know about this!
- We have to inform them! - Bang Chui, go on.
Leave Her Highness to me.
Bang Chui!
Hold it! Don't be in such a rush to inform them!
- Why would you stop her? - Come here.
This is good news. Don't you wish to inform His Highness?
What do you know?
How could we inform anyone of something that isn't confirmed?
What if it goes wrong? Dana, think about it.
I only just married Batu a while ago.
But she said that I'm already a few months pregnant.
How did I get pregnant?
Deluyi, what do you say?
Young Mistress, I'm a Shaman.
Why would I make up lies?
Your Highness is indeed pregnant.
If you don't believe me
you'll notice an obvious symptom in a few days.
Then, I'll be here to dance to the Deer God
to bless the princess and her child with safety and peace.
I didn't expect Caidie to be pregnant.
Could it be Imperial Guard Tie's child?
Nonsense.
Batu...
You should be happy that Caidie is pregnant.
Why do you look upset?
I'm not.
I'm just thinking that if Boerji were alive
Princess Duan Min would probably be pregnant now.
Tell me what you did out there.
What do you mean by that?
You've already been exposed. Why bother lying?
What have I lied about?
There's nothing between us.
How did you get yourself with child?
Do you have any brains? Are you crazy?
You believe the nonsense that that liar said?
Which of you is the liar?
Everyone knows that you're Arch Prince Chong's favorite princess!
Would she dare to make such a joke?
Be honest with me.
What have you done?
I...
What have I done?
You're really weird!
You won't believe me
but you believe the nonsense that that liar said!
You're really...
So?
Why would you care what I did?
Don't forget that we're not really a married couple!
It's none of your business even if I really did do something!
You're right.
It's none of my business. In the future
you can do whatever you want!
You...
Why would you throw such a huge tantrum?
Are you sick?
Could he be jealous?
Has he really fallen for me?
That can't be right...
You did a good job.
It's working.
Head home now
and come back in two days.
You must be absolutely sure that Her Highness is pregnant by then.
I understand. Please don't worry, Young Mistress.
I won't let you down.
Well done.
You're smart.
Once this is done
you'll be very well rewarded.
Thank you, Young Mistress.
I'll take my leave now.
Caidie... I didn't expect
that you were such an easy woman.
You weren't even married to Imperial Guard Tie
but you're already carrying his child.
Why is Batu so angry?
Is it because Caidie is pregnant?
So? Why would you care what I did?
Don't forget that we're not really a married couple!
It's none of your business even if I really did do something!
This is weird... Caidie and I aren't really a couple
so why did I get so angry?
This isn't right.
Regardless, Caidie is still the wife that I married officially.
If she really did have an affair with Tie Wei Tang
and this is made known later
won't I be terribly ashamed?
Under normal circumstances if Caidie were truly pregnant
Batu would have an heir.
He should be happy about it.
But he seems so lost.
It seems almost certain that their marriage hasn't been consummated.
Batu, it's me...
Dana?
What are you doing here?
You're not to sneak up behind me.
- What if I hurt you by mistake? - I was just teasing you.
Who knew that you'd react so violently?
Didn't we use to play like this in Karchin?
You never told me off like this!
Batu, are you all right?
Are you in a bad mood?
Nonsense, why would I be in a bad mood?
We grew up together.
I know what your temper is like.
Whenever you're upset
you always knit your brows together.
Even the crinkled cow hide is no match for you.
All right, I already said that I'm fine.
Why do you keep on guessing?
All right then. I won't push you if you refuse to tell me.
But I do have a lot to chat about with you.
You have nothing to do now anyway
so why don't you have a few drinks with me?
We haven't had a few drinks and a good chat for some time.
Sir, take care.
Please visit us again, sir.
Batu, don't drink so quickly.
The wine won't run away.
If you drink like this, you'll be drunk before we even start chatting.
You'll feel sick if you keep drinking like this.
Dana, you asked me here to have drinks.
But now you're restricting this and that.
You're dampening my mood.
Here.
Have a few drinks with me.
Here.
Bottoms up!
Batu, you've always been the most upbeat one among the three of us.
No matter how unhappy you are
you'd never drink to drown your sorrows or get depressed.
Look at you!
Be honest with me.
Are you upset because Caidie is pregnant?
You've misunderstood.
I'm actually very happy that Caidie is pregnant.
Why would I be upset?
I'm so happy
that I have to drink more.
Think about it. I'm going to be a father soon.
I'm really happy about it!
Here, drink up.
He's clearly upset about it
but he still won't admit it.
Fine.
The truth will be out in two days.
Let's see if you'll admit it then.
All right! Since you're in such a good mood
I'll drink with you!
That's right!
We'll drink to our hearts' content today!
- Bottoms up! - Bottoms up!
Here.
Dana? Dana!
I'm so happy! I'm so happy!
You won't understand!
Why? Why?
It's not because I drank to my heart's content
but because it was you who drank with me!
You're so happy just because
I had a few drinks with you?
Seriously?
Of course!
Batu, ask yourself honestly.
Since Boerji died
all you think about is investigating the case.
When would you think of drinking and chatting with me like this?
It's different now...
I remember when we were in Karchin
that was true happiness!
True.
Who knows when we will ever get together like this again?
Dana... Dana!
Listen to what you said.
After Boerji died, you, my cousin, are all I have left.
How could I not dote on you?
Keep this in mind. Once I have avenged Boerji
we'll return to Karchin!
I'll drink with you every day.
I'll drink a lot with you every day!
We'll have long talks all night!
Who wants to be your cousin?
I don't want to be your cousin!
Dana, you're drunk.
What nonsense are you saying?
Batu... I don't want to be your cousin.
I...
I really like you so much.
I really like you a lot...
- Do you know that? - Dana!
Dana, you drank too much!
You keep saying nonsense!
Dana, sober up!
I'll take you home.
No!
I'm really sleepy.
I want you to carry me home.
Carry me home!
Dana!
What brother wouldn't dote on his younger sister?
You're really troublesome when you get drunk.
You mustn't drink again.
Your Highness, why are you so restless?
Is it because you're pregnant?
That's why you're so restless?
I didn't know that pregnancy could change a person that much.
Pregnant?
Who's pregnant? You?
You're so full of nonsense! Are you tired of living?
Your Highness, calm down! Calm down...
Even you believed that liar?
I already told you that I'm not pregnant.
Why won't you believe me?
Your Highness, I believe you.
But why were you so restless?
Me? it's because of that...
- Dana, we're home! - Batu?
What are you doing?
What am I doing?
Can't you see that she's drunk?
How is it my business that Dana is drunk?
I only know that men and women shouldn't touch inappropriately.
How is this acceptable?
Dana is my cousin.
She's drunk so I carried her home so she wouldn't trip and fall. What of it?
- Bang Chui. - Present!
Go and assist Young Mistress Dana into her bed.
Yes!
Don't bother! She's too heavy.
- I'll do it then. - Enough.
She's right by the bed. You don't have to help.
Moreover, she's my cousin.
What's inappropriate about it?
All right, you can leave now.
Let's go.
Here, lie down.
All right, get some rest.
Batu!
Batu... I'm scared to be alone.
Don't leave. Stay here with me?
Dana!
Put your arms back down.
Have a good rest.
Close your eyes.
You're all grown up. What's there to be scared of?
Go to sleep.
Great. I'm going to go over to their room
and see what they are up to.
Are you done taking care of her?
What have you been doing all day?
Why would you care what I've been doing all day?
I don't have to care!
But you have to consider my feelings.
A man and woman got drunk together.
If people who know us saw you...
Don't you know that men and women shouldn't touch inappropriately?
As your wife, how should I react?
You want to look good.
But what about me?
It doesn't matter that I'm embarrassed by you?
Who are you?
You're my legal wife.
But you fiddled around with some man and got pregnant.
If anyone finds out about this scandal
how will I look?
I finally understood.
You stayed out late and got so drunk
because you were drowning your sorrows in wine?
You're angry? Jealous?
You're overthinking.
I'm not jealous at all.
Even if there were no other women left in this world
I'd never fall for you.
Stop flattering yourself.
It's fine that you don't like me!
Do you think I fancy that?
I'd be ashamed if you liked me!
Likewise.
But you have to remember to act your part.
Once we arrest the hairpin killers
I'll let you go free.
But for now you have to look the part of my legal wife.
Do you understand?
How am I not playing my part as your legal wife?
You're already pregnant without even consummating our marriage.
Is that appropriate?
Batu, I thought that you were ugly and dumb like a pig and that was okay.
But now I think that that's an insult to pigs!
Can you speak properly? Why are you scolding me?
- Because you don't trust me! - Enough!
Batu, ask yourself honestly.
Don't you know what sort of a person I am?
You believe others so easily!
- Do you lack judgment? - If you truly are innocent
why would you mind what others say about you?
You...
I can't be bothered to talk to you.
I can't be bothered to talk to you either.
Do you know that you're really annoying?
What about you?
You wrongly accused me!
And I didn't even teach you a lesson!
What are Batu and Caidie talking about?
Why are they arguing so viciously?
I've never been so wronged!
Explain yourself!
I can't be bothered with you. I'm going to bed. I'm tired.
You're throwing a tantrum?
You insulted my character and defamed my reputation!
You should at least have a reason for slandering me!
Why are you behaving like this?
Don't I even get the most basic respect and trust?
Why is Batu sleeping on the floor?
Is it because the marriage isn't consummated
or because he's mad at her?
This is getting weirder and weirder.
What's going on?
Why is there someone else observing Batu and Caidie?
Could this person be Guo Xin or did Arch Prince Chong send someone?
It's the hairpin killer!
Why would she suddenly show up here?
It must be that Batu saw through Qin Er's scheme
and their plan failed after losing one of their own.
This is bad.
Batu is in danger!
Get up!
I want to sleep! Stop disturbing me!
I will disturb you!
You wrongly accused me!
You think that you have everything all planned out
but you didn't expect me to be right behind you.
I'll take you by surprise and take a good look at your face.
Let's see who you really are.
How could you accuse me?
Speak up!
Why are you sleeping?
Get up now!
Explain yourself!
Get up!
It's you?
Whatever!
Believe what you want! You're so stupid!
- You'll regret it! - Enough. I want to get some rest.
Batu... Batu!
Stop it! I don't want to quarrel with you.
There's someone outside!
There's someone...
Be careful!
A hairpin killer!
Dana?
Dana!
Batu...
Batu! Batu!
Dana!
- Dana... - Dana!
Dana!
Dana...
Dana!
Vice Princes Bao Hong and He Qin
and Your Ladyships, thank you.
None of us wished for such a misfortune to happen.
We just hope that Arch Lord Batu can get back on his feet soon.
He mustn't become depressed.
I'll convey your message to him.
Sure.
We'll take our leave now.
We'll take our leave.
Sure.
- This way. - Let's go.
Your Highness, why would the gods be so unkind
to a lovely child like Batu?
First it was Prince Boerji
and now Dana...
Life and death are destined.
We could only say that it was their fate
that their lives should end like this.
I think that they could have offended someone.
That's why the killers followed them here.
If that's true
won't Batu be next?
Won't Caidie become a widow?
Shut up!
Don't you know what can be said and what can't be said?
I was wrong.
Get inside right now!
Yes.
Vice Prince Huiwu!
Greetings to Vice Prince Huiwu.
Don't stand on ceremony.
Master Su seems to be rather nervous.
Have you discovered any clues?
Your Highness, let's talk inside.
This way, please.
After you.
We have sealed off all nine exits out of the capital.
Anyone going in or out of the capital will be examined.
We're also working on the search within the capital
especially in inns, clinics, and pharmacies.
We're searching such places thoroughly.
But so far, we haven't found any female suspects
with a cut on their upper left arm.
The hairpin killers have always covered their tracks well.
But it shouldn't be difficult to find an injured woman.
Therefore, as long as you make the best of the time given
the killer should be arrested soon.
We'll have to trouble Master Su to work even harder.
Please rest assured, Your Highness.
I'll do my very best.
His Lordship lost his sibling.
He must be very depressed.
That is very worrying.
It's all right.
Leave him to me.
We'll have to trouble you with tracking down the killer.
- You may be dismissed. - Yes.
Life and death are destined.
The dead can't be resurrected.
How could a man cry so much?
Stop it. If Father overhears you
you'll surely be scolded again.
Batu, you haven't slept all night
and you haven't even drunk any water.
This won't do.
Why don't you get some rest?
I'm worried that you'll collapse.
I'll avenge Dana.
I must avenge Dana.
Your Highness.
Imperial Guard Tie is here.
Greetings to Your Highness.
Don't stand on ceremony.
You're here for...
Young Mistress Dana's murder case
has now been handed over to the Intelligence Unit by Arch Prince Chong.
When Young Mistress was attacked last night
only Princess Caidie and Prince Consort were present.
They witnessed the hairpin killer in the act.
I'd like to ask Your Highnesses for the details of the attack.
Batu is terribly upset.
He won't answer any questions now.
Why don't you ask me instead?
All right then.
If that is so...
It's not necessary.
Take me to Arch Prince Chong.
Batu...
Prince Consort, the case of the hairpin killers remains unsolved.
Arch Prince Chong is already deeply troubled by it.
It's not the right time to visit His Highness now.
If you have any clues you can tell us.
If you won't take me to Arch Prince Chong
I won't tell you a word.
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