Episode 14
Thank god.
Excellent, my sons!
Cheng Er, you still have the same charming posture.
Huai Er, you've improved a lot as well.
Both of you are extremely talented.
Your Majesty, it's undeniable that it was an exciting competition,
but a king must keep his word.
With a result like this,
are we going to...
let them share Qu Tan Er?
What are you saying?
I'm a human being,
not an object!
Why is my fate in the hands of others?
Be it my future or my marriage,
I want to choose on my own!
No one has the right to interfere!
Your Majesty.
I was just trying to help.
Yet, this maid spoke so rudely to me.
Qu Tan Er...
has no respect...
for me or the baby prince in my womb at all.
I'm extremely disheartened.
Qu Tan Er!
How dare you!
Your Lordship.
It's true that Ms. Qu is a little rash,
the stubbornness in her personality...
reminds me of...
the straightforwardness of the women of Yongye.
I boldly request that...
Your Majesty gives her another chance...
and allows her to determine her own fate.
Since...
the envoy of Yongye spoke for you,
I shall tolerate you and give you a chance.
You shall shoot.
If you hit the target,
I'll do as you wish and let you choose your own fate.
If you fail,
you shall be executed immediately for being rude to Noble Consort Dugu!
Father.
I have a question.
Besides the requirement that the arrow must be shot from Tan Er's hands,
are there any other requirements?
Archery is about precision.
Even the slightest mistake is unacceptable.
If the arrow Qu Tan Er shoots...
can hit the bull's-eye,
I am a man of my word...
and I won't give Qu Tan Er a hard time.
Don't worry, Tan Er.
You can count on me.
Let's go.
Just trust me.
I hit the bull's-eye!
Thank god! We won!
You're so amazing!
Thank god!
Tan Er.
Prince Lian Cheng cheated openly!
Father.
I did not cheat.
The arrow was indeed shot by Ms. Tan Er herself.
Thank you for being forgiving, Your Majesty!
Cheng Er.
If you have any wish,
I will fulfill it today.
Tell me your wish.
I want an object...
that originally belonged to Qu Family.
Is Cheng Er talking about the Soul Suppressing Orb?
Cheng Er.
Qu Family's possessions...
can't be with me.
I grant you 10,000 taels of gold...
to encourage you to keep up the good work.
Thank you, father.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Qu Tan Er.
Although you escaped death today,
it's not over yet.
Sir, we've arrived at your residence.
Sir.
Ms. Tan Er.
Wake up.
Why are you all staring at me?
I'm so sleepy.
Ms. Tan Er.
The prince boarded the carriage with you.
Did anything strange happen along the journey?
Or did you notice the prince getting off the carriage?
When I fell asleep,
the prince was right beside me.
I woke up...
because you guys woke me up.
What exactly happened?
The prince is missing.
What? How did that happen?
Oh no.
Seal off the mansion! Don't let anyone come in or out!
I must say I'm impressed.
It's that evil jerk, Mo Lian Cheng again.
I got fooled as well this time.
Who exactly are you?
Why are you impersonating the prince?
Mr. Liu Shang? I'm sorry.
It's alright.
I'm just here to bring the prince some medicine.
Judging from your tone,
something serious must have happened today.
Today...
Sir.
Forgive me, sir.
Throughout the day,
I tried more than 10 ways to remove the poison...
based on all medical theories I know,
but still failed to find a way to awaken you.
I'm responsible for your failure to turn up for the competition.
Please punish me.
My father...
hates people who fail to keep their promises.
He must be...
extremely disappointed in me.
Sir.
The winner of the archery competition...
is not Prince Yi Huai,
but your impersonator.
I saw it with my own eyes.
He's not just a copy of you in terms of voice and looks.
Even his archery skill is exactly the same.
On our way back,
he suddenly disappeared.
When I saw Mr. Liu Shang from behind him,
he looked too much like that man.
So, I panicked...
and charged in.
Please forgive me.
Even Yu Hao can't tell the real and fake apart.
That impersonator...
must have put in a lot of effort.
Unfortunately, I've been preparing medicine all day.
I didn't get to see him.
Please forgive me, sir.
I've troubled you.
Mo Lian Cheng!
Why didn't you tell me that you're that impersonator?
I was worried for nothing!
You liar!
I was indeed the one who saved you at the archery ground.
What's the matter?
Do you want to repay me with your body?
Don't give me that nonsense.
Think of a new trick if you want to fool me.
You pretend to be sick all the time.
I'm already immune to it.
Tan Er.
Bring me the box in front of my bed.
What is this?
A present for me?
It's chocolate.
Why do I suddenly feel so sad...
after seeing this rose?
This won't do.
Qu Xiao Tan, you need to calm down.
This is...
a very important medicine to me.
I've always hated the taste of it.
But now, I realized that...
when accompanied by your kiss,
this medicine tastes so good.
I'm going to ignore you forever.
Oh no.
My heart beats fast whenever I think of him.
In fact, I can't shake it off.
Don't tell me I've really fallen for that evil jerk.
No. I recalled.
This isn't love. This is an illness.
It's called... It's called the Stockholm syndrome.
Because we're stuck here together,
we started becoming dependent on each other.
But, this definitely isn't love.
Back then, if it wasn't because...
I needed this jerk to sign the contract,
I wouldn't get stuck in a stupid place like Eastern Yue.
Also,
even if...
that unforgettable love he told me about is true,
I'm not that girl!
Stupid jerk.
I swear to the moon that...
from today onwards,
I'll stay away from Mo Lian Cheng.
I won't look at him...
or fall for him.
Most importantly,
I won't be someone else's replacement.
Be it in Eastern Yue or at home,
the moon is the same.
Please be my witness.
I won't go back on my word.
Who is this naughty fellow...
bothering me while I take in the essence of heaven and earth?
Move.
Move already.
Liu Qian Shui.
Come.
Come here and sit down.
Let me check your pulse first.
After checking your pulse,
I'll know the problem.
You should restrain yourself...
and stay away from your other self as well as Eastern Yue's politics.
Otherwise,
your primordial spirit will disappear entirely.
By then, you'll be doomed.
Even I can't save you.
Get some rest.
Give your primordial spirit a break.
Tan Er, you're indeed "skillful" in pouring tea.
There's no water in the cup at all.
You were the one who demanded me to blindfold myself back then.
I am an honest agent...
that can satisfy all of my client's unreasonable demands.
If you're still dissatisfied,
we can cancel our contract.
You can tell the prince to send another maid to serve you.
Be careful.
There's a candle holder to your left...
and a screen to your right.
If you bang into any of them,
it'll hurt more than banging into a stool.
Don't try to trick me.
I don't know other things.
But, no one knows the layout of the Snow Court better than me.
There's no candle holder or screen here.
Look.
Since you're so familiar with this place,
you can continue to blindfold yourself.
At least somebody will have to stop peeping at me.
Nonsense.
Who peeped at you?
I won't even look at you unless it's necessary!
Drink your tea!
The weather is a little cold.
Bring me thicker clothes.
I feel a little hot now.
If there's a fan...
Fan harder.
Wearing thick clothes...
and ordering me to fan you,
you're so unpredictable.
You're deliberately giving me a hard time.
The rain is too heavy.
Close the windows.
I'm beside the windows now.
There's a table here and there's a vase here.
Be careful.
You...
Did you blindfold yourself...
because you don't want me to read your thoughts?
The truth is,
you've already fallen for me, right?
Tan Er.
Nonsense.
I've sworn that...
no matter where I am,
I won't fall in love with you.
If you don't like me,
why did you have to make an oath like that?
Looks like...
you can't help falling in love just like me.
That's not true!
I... I don't want to talk to you unnecessarily.
This is a talisman drawn using the blood of...
the holy beast of State of Yu.
Burn the talisman into ash...
and put the ash into a soup for the emperor.
This will allow me to manipulate his mind...
and get rid of Prince Lian Cheng.
Sir, Eunuch Hu came.
Receive the imperial decree, Prince Mo Lian Cheng.
Yes.
By decree of the emperor,
Prince Mo Lian Cheng shall enter the palace to meet His Majesty.
All servants from his household shall wait outside of the palace...
as they are not allowed to enter the palace.
This is an important matter and delay is not allowed. Accept the decree...
and enter the palace immediately. That is all.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I think I've never seen you before.
I'm ashamed.
I'm a lowly servant.
I just was promoted to the position of imperial messenger half a month ago.
The carriage from the palace is waiting outside.
I shall not bother you here while you prepare to enter the palace.
I shall excuse myself.
This way.
Sir.
According to our spy in the palace,
His Majesty has been busy with the state affairs lately.
Even some important ministers do not get to meet him.
But today, he sent a eunuch we've never seen before...
to summon you so urgently.
This is puzzling.
Kings are unpredictable. It's pointless to guess.
Come with me to the palace and we will know.
Then I shall wait for you outside of the palace.
That stupid jerk, Mo Lian Cheng.
He's the bane of my existence.
I can't mess with him.
But, I can always hide.
I'm so angry.
Those memories in his heart...
have nothing to do with me at all.
Mo Lian Cheng.
Mysterious and super evil.
But, he's intelligent, strong and handsome at the same time.
He still loves his wife. Yet, he flirts with me.
This is the most important part.
For this alone, I won't like him.
But,
that's already a matter of the past.
Qu Xiao Tan.
Didn't you boast that...
you are one that can let go easily?
You need to look forward.
If you really don't like Mo Lian Cheng,
why are you...
so bothered about what he said?
Could it be that...
you're jealous of...
the person he really loves?
No way!
This is too absurd.
Enough!
Stop arguing!
There's no right answer.
It's pointless to argue.
Shut up!
Forget it.
I'll spend the night here.
Although this inn isn't luxurious enough,
they have good environment and location.
It's quite clean as well.
Judging from my professional perspective,
this is definitely a 4-star hotel.
They even have so much liquor to offer.
I feel at home.
Mr. Shopkeeper.
Give me a superior room,
two delicious cuisines and one pot of fine wine.
Alright.
One pot of fine wine!
We want a spacious room.
Heat the wine and send it to our room.
Mo Lian Cheng!
It's you again, stupid jerk!
Can't you leave me alone?
Mr. Shopkeeper.
I don't know this man.
Please oust him!
My dear wife, as you won't go home,
I decided to come over and keep you company...
to ensure your safety.
Wife?
This must be a husband and wife fight.
The two of you look wonderful together.
Why ruin your relationship...
because of a trivial matter?
Come.
This is the key to our best room.
-Thank you. -Who are you calling your wife?
You'd better make it clear!
Don't try to take advantage of me!
It's you.
-Are you alright? -You demanded money from me.
Don't you have any idea who I am?
How dare you demand money from me!
Do you want to die?
Be careful!
You want to meddle in my business now?
Be careful!
Tan Er.
It's alright now.
Prince Lian Cheng, please proceed.
Sir.
His Majesty summoned only Prince Lian Cheng.
Others are not allowed to enter.
You're in deep trouble.
What were you doing?
I can't believe you broke...
Prince Lian Cheng's precious vase! You...
Listen.
If the prince didn't leave for the palace to meet His Majesty,
-you'll lose your life! -Even the father and son painting...
could not change father's mind.
Why did he summon the other me at late night?
Something is fishy.
Come to my room later.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty works hard for the country all day.
The people of Eastern Yue are so unfortunate.
But, you must take good care of your body...
in order to extend your grace.
I personally prepared a dessert that helps...
calm the mind and nourish the body for Your Majesty.
Why don't you take a break?
Thank you, my dear.
Let me give Your Majesty a massage.
After taking a short break,
I suddenly feel extremely tired.
Cheng Er.
How dare you, Mo Lian Cheng! How dare you attack His Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Are you alright?
Help! Capture the assassin!
I stabbed his chest.
I'm sorry for coming late!
Seal off the palace gates.
You all must capture this assassin.
Otherwise,
I'll have all of you executed!
Yes!
Your Majesty.
Sir.
Capture the assassin!
Leave at once!
Your Majesty. Your Highness.
All imperial guards and I...
saw it with our own eyes.
The assassin is the eighth prince, Mo Lian Cheng.
How dare you!
How dare you defame a prince!
Do you have evidence...
to prove that Prince Lian Cheng is the assassin?
I'm telling the truth.
There is a stab wound on the assassin's chest.
If he wasn't assisted by a skillful masked fighter,
he wouldn't be able to get away.
Your Majesty, this is a serious matter.
You must not listen to one side of the story.
Why don't you summon Prince Lian Cheng...
and examine him?