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[The Female Assassins in the Palace]
[Episode 31]
Your Highness, Your Lordship.
You heard?
Arch Prince Chong left in the middle of the night without a guard.
It's very fishy. Why don't we take a look?
All right.
After you.
- Do you know about that? - Really?
I find it strange as well.
- Could you have gotten it wrong? - What is this about?
What are you still doing here?
There were so many lanterns outside. Did something happen?
You don't know?
Arch Prince Chong was here.
When he got here we were told not to announce his arrival or attend to him.
He even told us to retire for the night.
We were specifically instructed not to alert Grand Imperial Noble Consort.
- What is going on? - What is this about?
Exactly. What's going on?
- What is going on? - I don't know.
All right now. Who are we the servants to question the orders of our master?
Right?
We should all head back.
We'll act as if nothing has happened.
Understand?
Let's all head back.
- This... all right. - Let's leave as well.
Let's go.
Who's over there?
Is it some stray cat?
Stray cat? Let's go.
They're gone.
Let's go.
Keep up with us.
Be careful.
Caidie, what do you see?
Arch Prince Chong seems to be waiting for someone.
Waiting for someone?
Why is Arch Prince Chong waiting for someone here in the middle of the night?
It couldn't be just an ordinary person.
Go after her!
Caidie!
Arch Prince Chong is gone! Let's go!
Father, why have we stopped?
The person His Highness is chasing after is Mo Yun.
His Highness has already gotten in touch with Mo Yun.
This is incredible.
Now that we've witnessed Arch Prince Chong meeting with Mo Yun
doesn't it prove that he's the mastermind?
How did this happen?
I thought that we'd misunderstood him.
But now that we've seen them...
This is for the best.
Since we're all present we'll have them cornered.
We should question them in person
to find out the truth.
- Your Lordship! - Arch Lord Batu.
Don't act rashly and risk everything.
Mo Yun is very cunning.
She's also good at using hidden weapons.
If you barge in rashly you'll walk right into her trap.
We can't just let her get away.
She might be the one who killed Boerji and Dana.
I can't just let...
Arch Lord Batu, since Mo Yun has already left
we'll talk about this in another place.
Let's go.
What did you say?
Consort invited Arch Lord Batu and Princess Caidie to our manor?
Yes, I just saw them so I came to report it to you.
Where are they right now?
They... they are in the study now.
I'm truly reluctant to believe the truth.
Back then, Arch Prince Chong used me to deal with Mo Yun.
That was actually just a cover up!
The truth is that Arch Prince Chong was already conspiring with Mo Yun.
Mo Yun was actually his confidant!
Judging from what we saw tonight
His Highness is using Mo Yun and her hairpin killers
to get rid of E-Gutai, General Dailang, and General Yabulan.
Then it will be the Tie family.
Your Highness and Lordship, the Tie family has always been
faithful to Arch Prince Chong.
Who knew that we'd end up like this?
After the work is done, those who did the work are discarded.
Is that saying now applied to me?
Chief Tie, we mustn't be led by the nose.
If we hadn't witnessed them meeting up tonight
I wouldn't have believed that His Highness is the mastermind.
Caidie, just to be on the safe side
it's best that you stay out of this so you won't be implicated.
I don't have a choice.
Honestly, my father already suspected Arch Prince Chong.
In the past, he believed that Arch Prince Chong would pick on our family.
Now that we have confirmed he is the mastermind behind hairpin killers
my entire family could be in danger.
Simply put, we're all in the same boat now.
Father. Wei Tang.
It's already so late but you didn't tell me that we had guests.
You're all gathered in the study. Did something go wrong?
Guo Xin...
Nothing happened.
We should get some sleep.
Wei Tang, say something.
What can I say? Don't overthink this.
Caidie, don't worry.
After all, I'm an imperial guard at the Intelligence Unit.
As long as His Majesty is around, the Intelligence Unit belongs to him.
I'll protect you even if I have to risk my life.
And Arch Lord Batu.
Wei Tang, I'm very grateful that you would do that.
- It's just... - That's enough, Tie Wei Tang!
I'm your legal wife who was bestowed to you by His Majesty.
You're showing your concern for another woman right in front of me?
What do you take me for?
- Guo Xin! - Guo Xin.
What nonsense are you talking about?
Wei Tang and I are discussing work.
Is that so? Why do you get to meddle in their work?
Are you also working at the Intelligence Unit?
I just happened to...
You just happened to seize the opportunity.
You're really shameless.
You're seducing another man right in front of your husband.
Even if you're indecent, you should know where to draw the line.
You're utterly unreasonable!
Do you think that everyone else is just like you?
What is it that you want?
Let's see what other tricks you can pull off today!
All right now. We're in Tie Manor. Watch your words.
You never take my side.
It would be fine if she only slandered me but she also insulted you.
What she just said is an embarrassment to the Tie family.
You are both so cowardly. You're holding a candle to the devil!
Fine! I'll be the shrew and scold her until she comes to her senses!
- That's enough. - The pot calling the kettle black?
- Who's the one slandering? - That's enough!
Imperial Guard Tie, we'll leave the discussion until the next time.
We'll leave now. Excuse us.
- I haven't finished... - Let's go!
- I haven't finished scolding her! - Stop!
Guo Xin!
Tie Wei Tang! You'd better explain yourself!
What should I explain?
Last time you were drunk
you kept calling for Caidie.
It was even worse today. You actually brought her home!
Do you think that I'm not here?
What were you thinking?
We were just discussing a case. You saw it yourself.
Stop being so unreasonable.
I'm unreasonable?
You and Caidie are so sensible then?
Do you think that I'm too stupid to know what you're implying?
That's not what I meant! I was just telling you
that we were discussing a case and nothing else.
I'm tired. Can I get some rest?
No!
You have to explain it to me clearly.
You're still kicking up a fuss?
I've said all there is to be said.
I'm tired. I need to sleep now.
If you don't want to sleep, fine!
No!
Who is kicking up a fuss?
Tell me what your relationship is with Caidie!
Do you still like her?
How long have you been seeing each other in secret?
Have you already had an affair with her?
Have you gone crazy?
You're the one who has gone crazy!
Are you trying to use her to get to a higher position?
How is she any better than me? How could you treat me like this?
You're shameless! You've disgraced your family!
- Jerk! Admit it! Do you admit it? - Enough!
How is Caidie better than me?
Enough! Stop it! That's enough!
You hit me?
You dared to hit me?
It's not like that... It's not like that...
There's nothing between me and Caidie.
Stop imagining things.
Is it my imagination? That slap across my face says it all.
I was so good to you.
But you dare to treat me like this...
I'm sorry... Guo Xin.
I've made you feel wronged.
I'm at fault.
I was too agitated just now. I apologize to you.
Guo Xin...
Will you forgive me?
Since you're so cold toward me
don't blame me for being ruthless.
I'll pay Arch Prince Chong a visit with my father tomorrow.
You'd better start thinking about how to explain this to His Highness!
Guo Xin, hear me out...
Guo Xin!
Caidie, why did you have to argue with Guo Xin? Why can't you deal with it?
It makes you seem as if you have a bad attitude.
Do you think that I want to?
You saw her!
Did you see arrogant and domineering she was?
I'm like a lame duck I don't throw a tantrum.
What?
I mean if I don't throw a tantrum she'll think that I'm just a lame duck.
Is that so?
Of course!
I really don't get it.
Why does she always think
that there's something fishy between me and Wei Tang?
If she's really worried, she should treat Wei Tang well. Right?
But you saw how she was just now.
She treated Wei Tang like her servant.
I see.
What is it?
So you went against Guo Xin because of Imperial Guard Tie?
What did you say?
Me?
- I... - You know what I mean.
Batu! Batu, stop right there!
I really don't understand what you mean.
I'm protecting Imperial Guard Tie? What does that mean?
What has that got to do with me?
I've had enough of this!
In your heart...
In my heart...
What about it?
Once Arch Prince Chong is convicted
once I've avenged Boerji and Dana
I'll ask His Majesty to set you free!
I'll go back to Karchin and you can stay in the Capital!
I'll have nothing to do with you anymore!
You... Stop right there!
Batu... I fell down...
Can you stand up?
I can't stand up. It hurts! It hurts so much...
It's real this time!
Climb up.
Let's go!
Batu...
Why did you get angry?
I didn't.
Is it because of Imperial Guard Tie?
You're jealous?
Jealous?
Why would I get jealous over you?
I wouldn't get jealous over a shrew like you.
You're so sure?
How do you know that you won't fall for me?
Nothing is impossible.
You're spending time with me every day.
Who knows? As times goes by you might slowly
fall in love with me and succumb to the charms of the shrew?
That's impossible.
Listen up. Even after ten years
it's impossible that I would fall for you.
Moreover, the case of the hairpin killers will soon be solved.
Then we will both be single again.
I can't wait for that day to come.
Single? I should be happy to become single again.
But why can't I feel happy about it?
- Caidie, are you all right? - I'm fine.
Watch out!
I'll cut them off. Go!
Caidie, you have to follow my instructions.
We can survive this.
Trust me. All right?
I told you that I like you.
If it weren't for Duan Min... If we hadn't met
under these circumstances
If only... If only...
I might really fall in love with you.
If it weren't for Tie Wei Tang
perhaps we could be a true married couple.
I hope that you'll be very happy
in a future without me.
- Father. - Wei Tang.
Sit down and have some breakfast.
Sure.
Here, quickly. Sit down.
Dig in.
Wei Tang, where's Guo Xin?
Father, I just can't put up with it.
Caidie and Arch Lord Batu are already married.
But she still tries to seduce Wei Tang.
Wei Tang also comes and goes as she beckons.
Father, you must speak up for me!
My dear, are you being overly suspicious?
I've known Caidie since she was born.
She's not that sort of person.
Father, why would you take Caidie's side as well?
I grew up with Caidie.
How would you know what she's like?
Anyway, she's trying to seduce Wei Tang.
I won't allow it! I won't!
My dear, you mustn't make such accusations lightly.
Batu and Caidie's marriage was bestowed by His Majesty.
If you make a huge scene and His Majesty blames you
no one can take the blame for you.
Father, I was also cherished and raised by you.
Would you... would you let me be so terribly wronged?
Great Qing takes propriety, honesty, and honor very seriously.
Such morals are passed on to families.
Caidie has violated the morals, so even if His Majesty is to blame someone
it would be Caidie, not me!
You never know what the emperor will do.
Do you understand that?
Father, I've made up my mind.
Please take me to Arch Prince Chong.
We'll ask His Highness to uphold justice for me.
All right, Father?
All right.
I'll take you to Arch Prince Chong.
What?
You...
How could you hit her?
I...
I got too agitated.
Wei Tang...
This slap that you gave her comes at such an untimely moment.
Father, you mean...
Wei Tang, last night we found out
that Arch Prince Chong is conspiring with Mo Yun.
His Highness might target us next.
If Guo Xin files a complaint with His Highness
he'll have a valid reason for picking on us.
Chief Tie, Housekeeper Wang is here.
You...
- Chief Tie. Imperial Guard Tie. - Housekeeper Wang.
Housekeeper Wang.
What brings you here today to visit me and my son?
Arch Prince Chong summons you and Imperial Guard Tie to his manor.
Did His Highness summon us for a mission or is it for some other matter?
Chief Tie, I wouldn't dare to speak on His Highness's behalf.
But Young Mistress Guo Xin has told Vice Prince Gong
about what happened last night.
Vice Prince Gong took the young mistress to Arch Prince Chong this morning.
Young Mistress Guo Xin kept crying.
Greetings to Second Concubine.
Housekeeper Wang, please notify His Highness.
Your Ladyship, today... Please forgive me.
What is the matter?
Why can't I see His Highness today?
Your Ladyship came at the wrong time.
Vice Prince Gong and Young Mistress Guo Xin
came early this morning to file a complaint.
His Highness has asked that no one disturb them.
Fu Er.
- Greetings to my sister. - Greetings to Princess Consort.
Greetings to Arch Princess Consort.
Since His Highness is occupied, we shouldn't disturb him.
Let's head back.
Yes, my sister.
Hui Yu greets both sisters.
You're here to greet His Highness as well?
Yes.
His Highness is busy.
You may be dismissed now.
Sure.
Your Ladyship, please hold on.
His Highness said to invite you into the office when you arrive.
Me?
Yes, Your Ladyship.
Your Ladyship, this way, please.
That's good. His Highness must be frustrated. You can relieve his stress.
- Keep him company. - Yes.
I'll head inside then, my sisters.
Housekeeper Wang, didn't His Highness say that he wouldn't see anyone?
What was that about?
His Highness has been having headaches often.
He needs Fifth Concubine to play the zither to soothe his mood.
The matter with Vice Prince Gong and Young Mistress Guo Xin is quite tricky.
Therefore, he asked that Fifth Concubine join them in the office.
I can only blame my parents for treating me too well.
I wasn't sold to some place to learn to play the zither.
Now, I'm not able to serve His Highness.
I'm not as good as she is.
What have I got to say?
Fu Er, just think about it like this.
As long as His Highness is happy and healthy
it is our blessing.
Why do you always pick on Hui Yu?
I would have almost forgotten if you hadn't said that.
Hui Yu was made a concubine because of your recommendation.
The more His Highness dotes on her
the more satisfied you are. Isn't that so?
Mi Er, let's go.
Yes.
This is so frustrating.
Mi Er, tell me.
Didn't His Highness used to dote on me the most?
Of course!
Your Ladyship is smart, beautiful, and young.
Who would His Highness dote on but you?
If it hadn't been for Hui Yu and Zi Hui
who would be favored more than I am? I'm the best at serving His Highness.
Zi Hui... You brought in such a troublesome opponent.
I'll have you clean up this mess sooner or later!
Isn't that Chief Tie and Imperial Guard Tie?
Then there's Guo Xin... What is the entire Tie family doing here?
Your Ladyship came at the wrong time.
Vice Prince Gong and Young Mistress Guo Xin
came early this morning to file a complaint.
His Highness has asked that no one disturb them.
Yes, I understand.
You can speak first.
Your Highness, you must uphold justice for me.
Since His Majesty bestowed this marriage to us
I've let go of the past and remained faithful to my marriage.
I wish to grow old with Wei Tang.
Who knew that Princess Caidie would take even such a small wish from me?
She's tried to harass Wei Tang time after time.
I could only continue to put up with it.
Wei Tang often stays out all night to investigate cases.
I am left alone at home.
If it were just for his work
I could be understanding and forgiving.
I thought that as long as I was supportive of my husband
one day, he would learn to appreciate me.
Who knew that last night...
Last night, he hit me because of Caidie!
Your Highness, please try to discipline Princess Caidie.
Even if you can't uphold justice for me
you should at least let me have my consort back!
Your Highness, although I'm not widely known to all
I'm still an imperial relative with a certain reputation.
His Majesty bestowed my daughter to a mere second-class guard
of the Intelligence Unit. That's already quite a grievance to my daughter.
Now, Princess Caidie picks on her.
Would you have my child put up with it as if she were unaware of it?
Tie Cheng Gang, what is your opinion?
Your Highness, I think that it's normal for a young married couple
to bicker and argue at times.
I feel bad to trouble Your Highness to mediate this conflict.
Your Highness, Wei Tang is hot-blooded and vigorous.
He's too young and immature.
That's why he acted on an impulse.
I've already reprimanded him very sharply about what he did last night.
Wei Tang regrets what he did.
I hope that Vice Prince Gong won't take this to heart.
Guo Xin, don't be mad.
Wei Tang, apologize to them now.
Vice Prince and Guo Xin, I know that I was wrong.
I promise that it won't happen again.
What?
Again?
Will it happen again?
Wei Tang, not only do you not sympathize with your wife
but you dare to lay a hand on a weak woman?
How is that acceptable?
Guo Xin was raised in the comfort of Vice Prince Manor.
How could she stand to suffer such grievance?
If this were because of his work I could empathize with him
but I can't tolerate
that my husband has someone else on his mind!
Not to mention that I was bullied and given the cold shoulder.
Guo Xin...
The woman he still thinks about all the time is Princess Caidie!
Your Highness, please look into this and uphold justice for me!
Your Highness, you should know me well.
There's nothing between me and Princess Caidie.
Liar!
I'm not lying!
Please believe me.
Moreover, Princess Caidie and Arch Lord Batu are in love.
How could you try to mar her reputation again and again?
You still won't admit it?
Who called out Caidie's name when he was drunk?
Who stayed out all night to carry out Caidie's orders
and left his wife alone at home?
Since you treat me so shabbily I'll rat out all her despicable actions!
Caidie never did anything scandalous.
She's always been very righteous. What about you?
You're always imaging things.
You can always give a dog a bad name and then hang it!
If you choose not to believe me
whatever I say is useless!
You're still speaking up for her in front of so many people?
Are you going to say that I'm a crazy woman who brags and lies?
You're twisting my words! I never called you a crazy woman!
- That's what you meant! - Enough!
Is that true?
It is.
Young Mistress Guo Xin and Caidie have such a grudge between them?
This is interesting...
Chief Tie is right.
It's normal for young couples to argue.
However, you brought such a trivial argument to my manor.
How is that acceptable?
Hong Xi, the young ones are immature, but why did you go along with it?
Guo Xin made such a huge fuss over this matter.
That's because she's a woman. Women are born to be easily jealous.
You have quite a few concubines.
You got them to get along quite well
so Guo Xin should be able to cope as well.
It's just that no one taught her how.
Your Highness is right.
I didn't teach her well. This is my fault.
Guo Xin, since you've married into the Tie family
you're one of them whether you're alive or dead.
You should serve Imperial Guard Tie well.
Which of the virtuous women in history do you resemble?
You're so quarrelsome.
Should this be known to others
your father and the entire Vice Prince Manor would be embarrassed.
Listen up.
Imperial Guard Tie and Guo Xin's marriage was bestowed by His Majesty
because I asked him for it.
Therefore, you must get along well.
If you can't treat each other with manners
or try to be understanding
His Majesty will surely punish me when he hears about it.
Do you want me to be your scapegoat?
Your Highness, that's not what we wanted. Forgive us!
Quickly!
Since you don't wish to make this matter worse
don't bring it up again.
You may all be dismissed now.
Father...
Let's go.
I...
Your Highness, my son acted too irrationally this time.
Please forgive us for stirring up this trivial conflict.
Forget it.
Even an upright official finds it hard to settle a family dispute.
I think that we shouldn't meddle in our children's conflict.
Wei Tang, His Highness doesn't wish to complicate things.
You shouldn't take advantage of this situation.
You have to rein yourself in.
I understand.
Father, this is it?
No, I'm not happy with this result.
How can we let Caidie off so easily?
His Highness already decided.
What would you have me do?
Do you want me to fight until the end?
Father, we should go home.
We still have cases to investigate.
I know what to do.
Your Highness.
Greetings to Vice Prince.
- Get up. - Thank you, Your Highness.
What's the matter?
Second Concubine sent me over
to invite Young Mistress Guo Xin to her quarters.
Don't worry, Your Highness.
Please rest assured and leave Young Mistress Guo Xin to us.
All right, Chief Tie.
- You may leave. - Yes.
Take care, Your Highness.
- Please. - Hyah!
Hyah!
Father, Arch Prince Chong took our side on this matter today.
I'm very surprised.
I thought so as well.
I find this quite puzzling.
Could it be that His Highness has something else in mind?
That he's going to pin something else on us?
That... is quite hard to tell.
But His Highness knows very clearly that Mo Yun and I are enemies.
Since His Highness is on friendly terms with Mo Yun
then it's just a matter of time before he deals with us.
It's useless to make wild guesses now.
Our only solution is to plan ahead.
You mean...
It's difficult for us to take precautions
against Arch Prince Chong and Mo Yun alone.
If we were to seek a stable ally
not only could we take precautions but we could also launch an attack.
You're referring to Arch Lord Batu?
Wei Tang, inform Arch Lord Batu
to meet us tomorrow afternoon at our usual spot.
Carry this out in secret.
No one must know about it.
Yes.
It's already been hours and you're still mad?
All men are alike.
Arch Prince Chong is also a man.
All of them have concubines and they feel proud to attract other women.
No wonder he took sides with Wei Tang.
I'm just not satisfied with this outcome!
What you just said is how I feel.
Don't I feel the same as you do?
However, if your father wasn't a step behind Vice Prince Huiwu
you'd be Arch Lord Batu's wife now.
Why would you have to put up with all this now?
At that time, I thought that it wasn't a compatible match.
I was right after all. I feel bad for you.
Only women could understand.
In history, which princess or young mistress
isn't married into an imperial family?
Or they would be married to men of nobility.
I'm more unfortunate. I had to be married to a second-class guard.
That's fine!
But he...
He wants a wife at home and a mistress as well.
How am I to react to that?
I understand...
Your Ladyship, I'm not that vain.
As long as Wei Tang remained faithful and loved only me
that would have been fine!
Caidie already has a husband
but she still harasses Wei Tang.
Who knows what she has in mind?
Your Ladyship, tell me.
If you were me, what would you do?
My dear Guo Xin, this must be so hard on you.
I invited you over because I feel bad for you.
I've come up with a plan.
If you follow my instructions
not only will you be able to regain your dignity as a wife
but Imperial Guard Tie will pledge his loyalty to you.
Then you can relax and hold your position as the wife.
Really?
You're worried that Arch Prince Chong's next target will be your father?
- Right? - Yes.
Give this a thought. Chief Tie is so loyal to Arch Prince Chong.
Yet he's so worried that His Highness will get rid of him
not to mention my father.
Moreover, there have been rumors that my father is planning a comeback.
Although Father always keep a low profile
His Highness will still have a valid reason for attacking him.
Arch Prince Chong is your godfather.
Vice Prince Huiwu is your father.
Neither of them can be offended.
It is indeed a very tricky matter.
The dart comes with a message?
What does it say?
[Meet us at noon in the bamboo forest where we met last night.]
Arch Lord Batu, we came up with so many plans
but you think that none of them are feasible?
It's not that they aren't feasible.
I just find it too risky to use those methods
to force Arch Prince Chong into admitting his crimes.
If this won't do and that's not right
what better solution can you come up with?
I've thought about it carefully.
Arch Prince Chong's title was bestowed by His Majesty.
Regionally, His Highness is the highest in command.
I've also heard that Arch Prince Chong is very close to His Majesty.
It will be impossible for us to topple him on our own.
If we seek help from His Majesty, he might take sides with Arch Prince
and all our hard work would still go to waste.
All we can do is round up Vice Prince Huiwu
and the other imperial officials to bear down on Arch Prince.
We might be able to succeed if we do that.
What do you think?
Your Lordship, this plan of yours is brilliant.
If we have other officials to back us up
and provided that we have solid evidence
Arch Prince Chong will have to admit to his crimes.
He will have to come clean.
Father, I think so as well.
All right, if that is so
we have no time to lose. Let's work separately.
What do you say?
All right.
Let's hope that it works.
If Arch Prince Chong really is conspiring with Mo Yun
I won't stand by and do nothing.
Once His Majesty gets here
I'll report to His Majesty to investigate this matter.
Don't worry about it.
Your Highness, I've just received news
that His Majesty is coming over to the manor.
What did you say?
Why is His Majesty coming over?
Did something serious happen?
- Housekeeper Wang. - Your Highness.
Didn't you say that only His Majesty was coming?
Why are Grand Imperial Noble Consort and other officials also here?
What is this about?
Your Highness, I'm not sure either.
- Greetings to Your Highness. - Greetings to Your Highness.
Greetings to Your Majesty!
Greetings to Grand Imperial Noble Consort!
You may all rise.
Yin Qiang, how should you be punished?
What did you say?
His Majesty led vice princes
and imperial officials to question Arch Prince Chong?
It's absolutely true.
Your Ladyship, His Highness has now been summoned by His Majesty.
He's being questioned in his office.
How did this happen?
So all of you assumed that I conspired with Mo Yun
to murder Prince Boerji and the others.
Am I right?
Yin Qiang, I didn't want to suspect you.
However, everyone seems to have reasonable doubts.
I have no other choice.
You'd better tell us the truth.
Your Majesty.
I'm innocent.
I've always hated Mo Yun.
How could I possibly conspired with her?
If you wish to frame me
you should at least have a valid and justified reason!
Your Highness, never mind Boerji and Dana
we'll talk about those officials who were recently murdered.
They were once your followers in the treasure hunt.
They were murdered one after another.
Isn't that premeditation?
Atrocious Batu!
How dare you accuse me in front of His Majesty!
That is just your speculation.
How could you use it as evidence to prove that I've conspired with Mo Yun?
Yin Qiang, don't get so agitated.
It's reasonable that Batu would come up with such a conclusion.
I just heard from Grand Imperial Noble Consort
that you went to Chengde Villa alone one night
to meet up with Mo Yun.
You even instructed the servants not to alert Grand Imperial Noble Consort.
Arch Lord Batu and Chief Tie both witnessed the encounter.
I'd like to know what you have to say about that.
That's a misunderstanding.
That's a huge misunderstanding!
I've always been a righteous and honorable man!
How could I possibly conspire with Mo Yun?
Your Majesty, they are framing me!
If that is true
what was that night about?
Tell us.
Your Majesty...
I did visit Chengde Villa that night.
I ran into Mo Yun.
Because...
That night, I was feeling frustrated
and I couldn't fall asleep.
Your Highness, what's the matter?
I'm all right.
- Housekeeper Wang! - Your Highness.
Why don't I get my flute and play for you
to relieve your stress?
My concubine, Hui Yu
told me that she had a flute.
She said that the music played by the flute could put people to sleep.
But that flute was still kept in Chengde Villa.
I wanted to send my men to retrieve it
but Hui Yu said that she'd hidden the flute away in a discreet place.
Only she knew where it was.
Hence, I decided to accompany her to Chengde Villa to retrieve it.
It was already very late at night.
Therefore, I instructed the servants not to alert Grand Imperial Noble Consort.
If what His Highness said is true
how did you run into Mo Yun?
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