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[The Female Assassins in the Palace]
[Episode 18]
Bang Chui, what trick are you playing?
Is this a new trick?
Stop joking, Your Highness.
I was punished.
Punished?
Who would dare to punish you without my permission?
Your Highness, Young Mistress Dana asked me just now
where you and Prince Consort went.
I really didn't know.
Young Mistress Dana refused to believe me.
She told me to kneel here to reflect on my mistake.
This is outrageous!
How dare she bully my maid?
Is she sick of living?
Your Highness!
Young Mistress Dana is still after all a young mistress.
Don't pick a fight with her to speak up for a maid.
I don't want her to mock you.
What maid?
You must keep in mind that you're my personal maid.
You're just like a younger sister to me.
I'm the only one in the world who can bully you!
She dares to bully you? I'm going to make her pay.
Caidie!
Prince Consort, please hold her back.
Don't let her get into a fight with Young Mistress Dana.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
Get some rest.
Dana, get your ass out here!
- Dana! - What is it?
Did you borrow guts from the gods?
You dare to bully my Bang Chui without my permission?
What were you thinking?
Don't you know that you have to see who the master is before you hit a dog?
Your Highness, you've married Batu.
You should obey the husband you married.
Since you said that Bang Chui is your dog
then she is naturally Batu's dog.
My cousin's dog is my dog.
I can punish her however I want. What can you do about it?
You are so full of rubbish!
You should know that Bang Chui is my personal maid.
Without my permission, not even Batu is allowed to punish her!
You're used to having things your way?
Batu has spoiled you rotten.
I'll teach you a lesson on Batu's behalf.
Stop it!
All right, calm down.
Dana, you're at fault today.
Apologize to Caidie right away.
Family should be harmonious.
Apologize?
Are you even being reasonable?
Batu, what arch lord are you?
You let a woman trod all over you!
How is that appropriate?
You! I heard that women of Great Qing are gentle and elegant.
They are quiet and considerate of others.
Which of them is like you?
You two don't seem like newlyweds at all!
You seem more like new friends!
Dana.
What nonsense are you saying?
Am I wrong?
Why would you have to avoid seeing Caidie undress?
That's so weird!
What are you talking about?
Who told you that he had to avoid seeing me undress?
I heard it from the servants!
Servants? Which servant?
How could I tell you that?
If I tell you, who would still inform me of such news?
There's no smoke without fire.
If it's not true why would they make things up about you?
Stop saying such nonsense.
Tell me who told you that.
I'll confront that servant!
When did we do that?
I won't tell you!
What can you do about it?
Enough, Caidie!
Caidie, calm down.
Dana is very stubborn.
If you infuriate her today
she'll surely bring this up to His Majesty.
If His Majesty really sends someone to look into it
we'll be exposed.
Fine!
Listen up.
Batu pleaded on your behalf.
That's why I'm letting you off this time.
Otherwise, I'd teach you a lesson!
Who said that we're not close?
We just don't show it to you, that's all.
Look! Batu and I are especially intimate.
You're not married so you won't understand.
Spanking is a display of love and bickering is a form of affection.
The more we bicker and fight the more in love we are. Right?
That's right, Dana. Caidie and I are actually very close.
We're just a bit more reserved in front of others.
Stop being so suspicious.
Batu, you're too conscious of good manners.
There isn't anyone else around now.
Dana isn't an outsider either. She's like a sister.
We don't have to be so reserved.
Let's show her how affectionate we are.
Kiss me...
I've been walking all day and I'm so tired.
It seems so far to walk to our room from here...
All right, you should get some rest as well.
Don't disturb us.
Put me down right away.
I'm so unlucky. You take advantage of me every day.
Do you think that I fancy doing that?
You're overthinking.
I still have to rinse my mouth wash my hands and get changed.
- If there's dirt... - Your Highness!
I don't mean to intrude on you!
I'm sorry, Your Highness.
Bang Chui! Can you knock before you come in?
Are you trying to scare me to death?
I was worried about you.
I was afraid that you'd pick a fight with Young Mistress Dana.
I just wanted to take a look at you...
I forgot to knock because I was too anxious.
I'm sorry.
All right...
Thank you for standing up for me, Your Highness.
But... Don't be so reckless next time.
Don't pick a fight with Young Mistress Dana again.
Again?
I'm seriously warning you that this won't happen again!
If anything goes wrong again you'll be the first to be punished!
You're not to let anyone bully you again! Understand?
Are you hurt? Do your knees still hurt?
- It doesn't hurt anymore. - Caidie.
You're so concerned about Bang Chui.
But why do you always threaten to hit me or kill me?
Why can't I scold you?
Why can't I hit you? You're not happy about it?
- Do you want a fight? - That's enough...
- I'll let you let off some steam. - Enough...
- Come on. - That's enough...
They still claim that they are fine?
The both of them are so awkward.
They get along and then they don't.
There must be something fishy going on.
Why are you home so late?
I'm investigating cases for the Imperial Court
so it's normal to work long hours.
I can't be sure when I can get home.
You can go to bed.
Don't wait up for me.
Who gave you this handkerchief?
That's evidence.
Don't make wild guesses.
Evidence?
If this is evidence, why didn't you leave this in the office?
Why are you carrying it with you?
Tie Wei Tang, how could you treat me like this?
We've only been married for a few days.
You've already started fooling around?
Be honest with me. Which woman gave you this handkerchief?
I've been working all day long.
How could I fool around?
I still have to investigate the case tomorrow morning.
I'm tired. I'm going to bed now.
I don't have the energy to bicker with you.
This is strange...
Why do I find this handkerchief so familiar?
I seem to have seen it before.
The weather is lovely today.
It's so sunny.
Duan Min...
I saw that you're carrying a box.
Then you invited us over here...
Is that for us?
Caidie, why are you so smart?
You're right.
I've sewn and embroidered two handkerchiefs for you.
This one is yours.
- Mine? - And this one is yours.
- What's special about this? - It's so pretty!
Duan Min, you have too much time on your hands.
Guo Xin, don't be such a party pooper.
It's already very special that Duan Min made these for us.
Look at it closely. The seams are so neatly sewn in.
Try and get me to make you one.
It will be horrendous.
What is special about these handkerchiefs isn't the seams.
If you wish to know what it is
you can hold it up to the sun.
You'll see it.
[Xin]
[Die]
This handkerchief has the word "Die" from my name!
I have a word on mine as well.
It's "Xin" in Guo Xin!
It seems that I must take back my words now.
Not only is this beautifully crafted
but also very unique!
Duan Min, how did you get the words on them?
Tell me about it.
I'll tell you later in secret.
Do you like them?
- I do. - I do.
[Die]
This really is Caidie's handkerchief.
Why would Wei Tang have it?
Tie Wei Tang! Wake up!
Get up!
Explain this to me!
Are you done?
Didn't I already explain it to you?
This is Caidie's handkerchief!
Why didn't you tell me the truth?
Caidie?
You've misunderstood.
Duan Min made this handkerchief.
It has the word "die" as in Caidie.
Do you want me to prove it to you?
Why would you have Caidie's handkerchief?
Dana framed us and trapped us in the well.
I tried to climb out of the well to get help
but I slipped and fell.
Caidie used her handkerchief to bandage up my hand. That's all.
That's all?
That was a long time ago!
You still carry it with you?
If I hadn't noticed it today, how long would you have hidden this from me?
Do you like Caidie?
What nonsense are you saying?
It's just a handkerchief!
I have been so busy with work
that I forgot to return it to her.
If that's true, why did you lie to me about it being evidence?
Because...
Because I didn't want you to make wild guesses.
See? You misunderstood me.
I promise you that I will return the handkerchief
to Caidie the next time I run into her, all right?
It's already very late now.
Go to bed.
All right?
Father, take care.
Be careful on the way. Come home early if you can.
Stop staying out so late.
It's my work.
Who wouldn't want to get home early?
All right.
Father is waiting for me.
I'm off now.
Please halt, Young Mistress Guo Xin!
Dana?
Is that true?
That's totally unexpected.
I find Batu and Caidie behaving out of the ordinary.
That's why I took the risk to discuss this with you.
What is your opinion?
If what you said is true...
If Batu and Caidie are only a couple in name
but the marriage hasn't been consummated
I have a way to verify it.
We'll see what they are up to.
Prince Consort and Princess, breakfast is ready.
Nanny Su, is Dana awake?
Your Lordship, I went to inform her about breakfast
but there was no answer.
Young Mistress Dana could still be asleep.
Don't disturb her then.
The sun is already high up in the sky and she's still sleeping?
Is it because she worked so hard to bully Bang Chui yesterday
that she can't get out of bed today?
Batu, my godfather once said
that you should ground her at home properly
to stop her from getting into trouble.
Then he said to send her back to Karchin after we were married
to stop her from stirring up trouble.
Not only does she get into trouble but she also stirs up trouble.
Choose an auspicious day to send her back!
I have my own plans.
Don't worry about it.
You dote on her too much.
Your Highness, Princess Duan Min sent her personal maid, An Zhu.
She said that there's an urgent matter.
Greetings to Arch Lord and Princess.
Why did you ask to see me?
My mistress said to bring this medication to Your Highness
as a wedding gift.
What medication is this?
It looks so mysterious.
It doesn't say anything on it.
It's to nourish your body.
My mistress also said that
while you're still in your honeymoon mood, take this medication continuously
for a few days, and you'll be successful in having a son.
It can also replenish energy and stabilize the pregnancy.
Please don't let my mistress down.
What is Duan Min doing?
She knows that Batu and I aren't really a couple.
She sent this to tease me.
All right!
I'll accept the medication.
In order to express my gratitude
I'll head back to Arch Prince Chong's manor with you to thank Duan Min
in person. Just wait here for me.
Yes.
I'll come with you.
You're coming with me?
- I'm going to chat with... - Come here.
I have to talk to you.
I want to head over there to do an investigation.
Investigation?
- Yes. - What about?
Vice Prince Zhang is now imprisoned in the cells inside Arch Prince's manor.
I want to ask him about the snuff bottle.
No... You want to talk to Vice Prince Zhang
but what does that have to do with me visiting Duan Min?
Can you use your brains?
Arch Prince Chong already banned us from the investigation.
How can I go to the prison cell without a valid reason?
That was what you had in mind?
You want Duan Min to get you into the cell to visit Vice Prince Zhang?
You're so cunning.
Please wait here for a moment Your Lordship and Your Highness.
I'll inform Her Highness.
When do you ever do that? I always go straight in.
Wait here for me.
No... Your Highness, please halt.
- Your Highness! - Duan Min!
- Please halt, Your Highness! - Duan Min!
- Your Highness! - Caidie?
Please forgive me, Your Highness.
I couldn't hold Princess Caidie back.
It's all right. She's my sworn sister.
She can come and go as she pleases.
An Zhu, go and get us some tea.
- Hurry up. - Yes.
My dear sister, have a seat! Quickly!
You've only been married for a few days.
Do you miss me already?
Yes, I miss you so much.
That's why I'm here to... chastise you for what you did.
What have I done wrong?
Why are you here to chastise me?
You know that Batu and I aren't a real married couple
and yet you sent me medication to... get a son in one go!
Aren't you teasing me?
You seem so quiet and gentle
but who knew that you'd make such a joke?
You don't understand, do you?
This is called covering it up. It will make the marriage more believable!
Don't be mad at me.
I just miss you terribly
so I sent An Zhu over to convey my message.
Our minds think alike!
I haven't even gone over to your new place and you're already here.
Of course!
We're sisters so our minds think alike.
Now that you see how well I am
and that I'm not being bullied by Batu
do you feel relieved now?
Speaking of bullying, how are you getting along with Batu?
What do you mean?
Just that...
How was it?
How was what?
Be clear.
You...
How was the nuptial night?
How was it? Tell me about it!
You were right to ask about it.
I gave him a slap then another, then a kick...
he kept on groaning.
The housekeeper that His Highness sent over was happy to hear the cries.
He thought that we really consummated the marriage.
A tough man like him just let you hit him without even complaining?
Didn't he fight back?
Of course not!
He didn't dare to!
I kicked him straight to the floor!
Right? I showed him who the real boss is!
Caidie, why do you make yourself sound like some gangster?
Poor Batu married you.
I think that he's going to be bullied for a lifetime.
All I did was punch him twice
and then I kicked him twice...
Do you feel bad for him?
What are you talking about?
All right, I'll stop teasing you.
I have to discuss a serious matter with you.
I didn't come here alone.
Batu is here as well. He's waiting outside.
Goodness! Why didn't you tell me sooner?
I haven't changed my outfit or freshened up!
You don't have to! You look very pretty like this.
We're actually here to ask you for a favor.
A favor?
What is it?
Caidie, I really should have brought my mirror along.
Look at you.
Stop fooling around.
Be a bit more serious.
We're here to investigate, not to fool around.
- People will notice if you laugh. - All right.
I won't laugh, all right?
Princess Duan Min, although you are Caidie are like sisters
I'm still deeply sorry for dragging you into this matter.
Don't say that, Your Lordship.
This is nothing. Don't mention it.
Let's not waste any time. Let's go.
- Yes. - Let's go.
What are you laughing at?
Greetings to Princess Duan Min.
Don't stand on ceremony.
Open the door to the cell.
This...
What is it?
I want you to open the door so I can visit Vice Prince Zhang.
A lowly ward like you intends to stop me from visiting?
I wouldn't dare.
I was given orders to keep Arch Lord Batu
and Princess Caidie from visiting Vice Prince Zhang
but not others.
- Your Highness may visit him. - That's good then.
Open the door quickly.
When I'm visiting the vice prince
you have to stay out here to keep guard over the cell.
No one is to interrupt us. Understand?
- Yes! - Open the door.
Your Highness!
I didn't expect Princess Caidie
and Arch Lord Batu to put on such a disguise in order to see me.
I'm very touched.
Your Highness, you can do the small talk when you're freed.
We're here to help you clear your name.
I appreciate your kindness.
Unfortunately, Arch Prince Chong has already made up his mind.
After work is done, those who did the work are discarded.
He used his men to get rid of those who contributed to Great Qing.
My father contributed so much
but he was still killed by Arch Prince Chong's men.
I know that I can't escape my ill fate
so I've prepared myself for imminent death.
Vice Prince Zhang, among His Majesty's brothers
my father was held in the highest regard.
My father is definitely not the ruthless man that you said he is.
Forgive me for being frank
but you got yourself into this predicament
because you're too outspoken and have offended many.
If you don't correct that bad habit of yours
I'm afraid that you'll only get yourself in even more trouble.
The best way to hide a misdeed is not to commit it.
Time will eventually prove
what sort of a man Arch Prince Chong is.
Why would you reprimand me?
Princess Duan Min, don't get anxious.
Allow me to question the vice prince.
Your Highness, you should know
that General Dailang died from the poison in the snuff bottle.
But you didn't give the snuff bottle to him.
The bottle was stolen from your manor. Is that true?
It is true.
I've always been on bad terms with Dailang.
How could I possibly give him such a precious gift?
Besides, my snuff bottle was kept in a very private space.
Only a few people in the manor knew about it.
No outsiders would have known.
Is there anything else missing besides the snuff bottle?
No.
It may sound strange
but there are a lot other items
in the manor that cost more than that snuff bottle.
But only the snuff bottle went missing.
It's obvious that someone is out to frame me.
Your Highness, your manor is not a civilian residence.
Ordinary thieves wouldn't be able to sneak in undetected.
How would they discover such a well concealed object?
Isn't it obvious?
If it wasn't secret agents from the Intelligence Unit who did it
who else could possibly manage such a feat?
Hong Jun.
Please show some respect.
If you continue to slander my father
you might be even more severely punished.
Duan Min, calm down.
Let Batu finish questioning.
Your Highness, you should know
that it's not up to you to decide if Arch Prince Chong is involved in this.
If I may be so bold, I'd like to ask you
for permission to look for clues in your manor.
It seems that you truly wish to clear my name.
I thank you both in advance.
You're welcome.
I just didn't want the real killer to be at large.
I'm afraid that words alone are no proof.
Qin Er won't allow you to go in.
What about this? This jade pendant is a personal item that I carry with me.
Hand this to Qin Er.
She will understand when she sees it.
Thank you, Your Highness.
I'd like to ask you if Her Ladyship knows where the snuff bottle was?
The snuff bottle was kept in a secret chamber in the manor.
With my permission
she will take you there.
Thank you for making this trip for His Highness.
Did His Highness have any orders for me?
We're here today to figure out the case of the stolen snuff bottle.
His Highness said to show us that secret chamber.
Everything in here is very valuable.
He has so many treasures. No wonder he has a secret chamber for them.
Princess Caidie is right.
This secret chamber is very well concealed.
It's not easily spotted by outsiders.
Apart from me, only the personal guards know about this place.
However, the snuff bottle disappeared without a trace.
The other valuables are all still here.
The motive of the thief is hard to comprehend.
Don't worry, Your Ladyship.
We came here to investigate.
Could you let us have a thorough look around?
Please do.
There's no need for that!
Guards!
- Search this place! - Yes!
Chief Tie, how did you know that we were in here?
Princess Caidie, when you and Arch Lord Batu disguised yourselves
as a maid and a servant to visit Vice Prince Chang in his cell
I was already paying attention to your whereabouts.
Wei Tang had intended to stop you from visiting
but I deliberately stopped him
so as not to alert you.
That way we could follow you here in secret.
Let's go.
Chief Tie, you didn't know about this secret chamber, did you?
I was too reckless this time.
Caidie and I don't mean to take credit for your work.
Arch Lord Batu, you're overthinking.
I just want to remind Your Lordship
that His Highness has banned you and Princess Caidie from the investigation.
However, the both of you insisted on investigating in secret.
I find it hard to explain this to His Highness.
I'm afraid...
Father, Arch Lord Batu and
Princess Caidie are just eager to solve the case.
It's understandable. Moreover, we only found the secret chamber because of them.
Let them off this once for the sake of the secret chamber.
Wei Tang has a point.
So I will turn a blind eye this time.
But I ask you not to hinder me from my investigation anymore.
Sir, this is the dragon robe and
imperial seal that we found in the chamber.
Sir, there are also letters that Vice Prince Zhang wrote to the rebels.
The context is extremely treacherous. Please have a look.
That's impossible!
You must have gotten it wrong!
How outrageous.
You actually ganged up with them.
You tricked me and Vice Prince into telling you about the secret chamber
so that they could plant fake evidence and frame His Highness!
Shut up!
The dragon robe, imperial seal, and letters were all found in here.
Everyone present is a witness.
How can you say that we planted them here?
- Guards! - Present!
- Take her away! - Hold it!
Chief Tie, although you found the evidence
it has nothing to do with Her Ladyship.
If you arrest a woman for questioning
isn't that quite reckless behavior?
Your Lordship, you're investigating the case in secret with Princess Caidie
and that is already defying Arch Prince Chong's orders.
Although I don't dare pursue that any further
there's a limit to everything.
I ask that Your Lordship and Your Highness
not obstruct my investigation anymore.
Otherwise, it will be hard for me to report this to Arch Prince Chong.
- But... - Guards!
- Present! - Take her away!
Yes!
Wei Tang! Escort Arch Lord and Princess out of here.
That's not necessary.
Let's go.
This way, please.
Listen up.
No one is allowed into the vice prince's manor to hinder the investigation.
Yes!
"Man proposes, but God disposes."
I never thought that a man of such temperament like Vice Prince Zhang
would be so scheming.
He really hid it so well.
He's so cruel and ambitious.
I really misjudged him!
Really?
I don't think so.
Really? What's your opinion then? Tell me about it.
Think about this. If Vice Prince Zhang really intends to rise in rebellion
why would he tell us about the secret chamber
and ask his concubine to take us there?
Won't he be worried that we'd discover
that dragon robe and confidential letters?
You have a point.
The more we investigate this case the more complicated it is.
All the clues are just like a spider web...
I don't even know where to start!
It's just the two of us, so how do we go on
with the investigation?
My brain doesn't work when I'm hungry.
There's a restaurant here.
Let's eat before we try to come up with plans.
Let's go.
Where did you find this golden hairpin?
Your Highness, we found this in Vice Prince Zhang's manor.
But it wasn't just this golden hairpin that we found.
- Guards! - Present!
- Bring them here! - Yes!
Your Highness, look.
We found these in the vice prince's secret chamber.
In addition to the dragon robe and the imperial seal
there are also letters between Vice Prince Zhang and the rebels.
Please have a look.
Hong Jun...
He's sick of living!
Why did you have a change of heart and order so much food?
Stop staring at it. Dig in.
Here, have some.
You even got me some?
This is so unusual.
Seriously, you should just accept it when people are nice to you.
I think that it's quite hard on you to investigate the case with me every day
so I got you some food. Don't misunderstand me.
Let's have a chat.
I have to say that you're usually very annoying.
I wish I could strangle you to death.
But then sometimes when I look at you
you seem to be all right. You're not that bad.
When we were at the vice prince's manor
it was such a rattling and tense situation.
But you remained calm and even manage to reason with them
and to speak up for Vice Prince Zhang's concubine.
You did seem quite manly when you were so righteous and calm.
Dig in! Dig in!
- Hey... - You might choke on the food.
I just praised you and now you're being rude again.
You became annoying right away!
I can't stand you.
Bad news!
I heard that Vice Prince Zhang planned a rebellion
- and he was found out! - Is that true?
- Really? - Of course!
Chief Tie of the Intelligence Unit even found a golden hairpin in his manor!
They said that it's the token of the assassins.
Let's go and have a look.
We'll miss the fun if we get there late.
Let's go.
Stay away!
Step back!
- Move! - Hurry up!
Don't stall for time!
Take them all away!
They rounded up his family right after they found the chamber?
I have to ask about this.
Don't get so worked up.
Do you think that you'll get an answer? Let me do it.
- Why would that make a difference? - How would it not?
I'm on better terms with Wei Tang.
If you approach him, he'll think that you're investigating the case.
That's true.
Judging by your friendship with him he'll surely tell you everything.
Right?
Why do you sound so... bitter?
I'm not.
You're overthinking.
Go on and ask him.
Why are you suddenly so distant?
I'll ask him about this. You go home and I'll inform you when I have news.
Wei Tang!
Your Highness! What are you doing here again?
Where's the prince consort?
Why isn't he here with you?
No, I've sent him home.
Enough of that. I have a question.
Why are you taking all the vice prince's family and servants away?
Did Arch Prince Chong give orders to do that?
You can't just wipe out his whole clan without a good reason.
What exactly happened? Tell me!
Your Highness, this isn't a good place to talk about this.
Arch Prince Chong told you to stay out of this case.
I beg you to leave now.
I won't!
If you won't tell me, I'll just stay here!
Tie Wei Tang, you should know me very well!
If you won't explain it to me I'll pester you until you tell me.
There are so many people here.
How do you expect me to tell you?
We'll talk elsewhere. Let's go.
- Wei Tang. - Your Highness...
There's no one here. You can tell me now.
What am I to do with you?
You're still so willful and stubborn.
You don't seem like a married woman.
Be serious and stop joking.
Tell me.
All right. Here's what happened.
After you left with His Lordship
we continued to search the manor.
Who knew...
Who knew that we'd find a golden hairpin in the kitchen?
The design and material of the golden hairpin
are identical to the hairpins that say "cool" and "moon".
Most importantly, this one has "bright" engraved on it.
Bright?
Is it the same character as in Ming Dynasty?
Exactly.
If we put the "cool" and "bright" hairpins together
they can also be read as Qing and Ming.
Then judging from the letters that we found in the secret chamber
the content is related to the rebels of the Red Flower Society.
After putting all the clues together
since the Grand Imperial Noble Consort's birthday
when the assassins attacked
to plotting General Dailang's suicide
this is all Vice Prince Zhang's conspiracy.
He intended to remove His Majesty's most trusted subjects one by one.
Then finally, he could take over the throne.
I didn't know that Vice Prince Zhang was so ambitious.
This is too shocking.
I understand the situation now. If there's nothing else, I'm off.
Wait a minute!
I've answered your questions?
Then it's my turn to ask.
What would you like to ask me?
It's nothing really.
I just want to know
how have you been since you got married?
I thought you were going to ask about something else.
Since I got married... I've been all right.
How about you? Do you get along with Guo Xin?
General Dailang was killed on our wedding night.
I've been busy investigating the case since then.
I haven't spent much time with Guo Xin
so it's hard to say if we get along.
I see...
Enough of that.
Caidie, although we're both married
our friendship will never change.
Should you run into any difficulties
feel free to come to me.
I'll do all I can to help you.
Thank you, Wei Tang.
I'm so blessed to have a good friend like you.
I feel so relieved to hear you say this.
I'll remember what a good friend you are to me.
I'm off now.
Thank you.
Although I couldn't hear what they were saying
I could tell by Caidie's expression
that they couldn't forget about each other.
Otherwise, why would Caidie have sent me away?
Deputy Housekeeper, what brings you here?
Is His Lordship in the manor?
You came at the right time.
Princess and Arch Lord just arrived home.
Arch Prince Chong sent me over to invite His Lordship
so since he's home, please lead the way, Housekeeper Zhang.
You're too polite. This way, please.
Something is amiss.
If Imperial Guard Tie is telling the truth
and this is all part of Vice Prince Zhang's conspiracy
why would Boerji have been killed?
Think about it. Boerji is not related to Vice Prince Zhang at all.
I can't figure that out either.
It just seems to be a bit weird.
Come in.
Your Lordship, De Bao of Arch Prince Manor seeks an audience.
Send him in.
Yes.
Greetings to Arch Lord and Princess.
Fine. Speak up.
What brings you here today?
His Highness sends for Your Lordship, Princess Caidie, and Young Mistress Dana.
There's an important matter to discuss.
Your Lordship. Your Highness.
- What are you doing here again? - I was about to ask you.
Arch Prince Chong sent for us but De Bao brought us to the Intelligence Unit.
What does this mean?
I haven't heard about this.
My father sent for me.
I don't know about the rest.
I see...
Your Highness and everyone, please come in.
After you.
We found these hairpins in Vice Prince's manor.
There are also these confidential letters.
These are letters between Vice Prince Zhang
and the chief rebel, Chen Jin Nan of the Red Flower Society.
Take a look.
There was also this mask.
This is enough to prove that Vice Prince Zhang
is somehow related to the hairpin killers.
Wait a minute, Chief Tie.
Arch Prince Chong banned us from the investigation.
Why are you telling us about this now?
Be patient, Your Lordship.
Please have a seat.
Allow me to explain the whole situation to you.
Do tell.
This case all started because of a case from the past.
Vice Prince Zhang's father was killed in the hunt for the treasure map.
However, Arch Prince Chong gained more power because of it.
Since then
Vice Prince Zhang suspected that Arch Prince Chong had killed his father.
That's why he started planning to overtake the throne
for his revenge.
One day, Vice Prince Zhang came in contact with Mo Yun.
They both hate Arch Prince Chong
so they shared a common enemy.
Hence, they got along right away.
They started collaborating.
Mo Yun used the vice prince's manor as her hideout
to carry out the female assassins' project.
Then she got the vice prince to meet the chief rebel of the Red Flower Society
so the three of them could discuss
how to assassinate Arch Prince Chong.
I believe that you should all have a clear picture of the situation now?
That's right. The assassination on Grand Imperial Noble Consort's birthday
was the first collaboration between Vice Prince Zhang and Mo Yun.
The goal was to kill Arch Prince Chong.
After that mission failed
Arch Prince Chong became more cautious.
Not only did he summon imperial guards over
to reinforce the patrol inside and outside his manor
but he also invited a few skilled warriors from the palace
disguised as management, staff, or servants
to stay by his side at all times.
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