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[The Female Assassins in the Palace]
[Episode 41]
Is everyone here?
Yes, everyone is here.
Listen carefully.
Everyone must be tired after searching the past few days.
Let's go take a rest
and wait for the next mission, okay?
Yes!
Weird. Isn't this Father's badge?
He's always so cautious.
How could he have dropped his badge here?
He's been acting so strange lately.
I must go ask him.
Yi Su, where are you sneaking off to?
Chief Tie, I wanted to find you.
Oh? That arch lord is back?
The arch lord just left with Lady Yu.
What?
Where did they go?
I know. I'll take you there now.
Let's go.
Chief Tie?
If I ask him, he will know about Wei Tang...
Weird. Father definitely went in this direction.
Why don't I see him?
Did he go inside that house?
Batu?
We've gone so far, but we still don't see them.
- Yi Su. - Chief Tie.
You're not fooling me, are you?
I would never dare to do that.
Lady Yu and the arch lord met by that brook before.
I think they must be there now.
I'll take you there.
Yi Su!
We've been walking all day!
How come I still don't see them?
Where are they?
We're almost there. You'll see them in a few more steps.
Yi Su! How dare you trap me?
Chief Tie, Madame Mo wanted me to ask how you were doing.
Mo Yun?
You're a hairpin killer?
Yes, but it's too late now.
Just accept your fate!
You underestimated me!
I'll tell you the truth.
That knife was highly toxic.
If you get rid of this trap
and lead me to arrest Mo Yun
I'll give you the antidote so you don't die.
Tie Cheng Gang, you're about to die.
You're trying to scare me?
Madame Mo knew you'd do this.
She gave me an antidote.
Just be good and die, Tie Cheng Gang!
Don't run!
Tie Cheng Gang, I don't have to warn you, right?
These gold fingernails are all poisonous.
Even if you had nine lives, you wouldn't survive.
Tie Cheng Gang, the man whom people fear when they hear his name...
Who would've thought that he'd die by the hands of a woman like me?
What's going on?
You're so foolish!
You actually trusted that witch, Mo Yun?
She must have given you poison.
I suggest that you work with me.
I... I have an antidote.
Shut up! Even if I was foolish
I wouldn't trust you!
Madame Mo, you're vicious.
Even if I die
I won't let you get away with this.
This poison...
This poison... my antidote...
My antidote.
My antidote!
Oh no!
Damn it! My antidote!
My antidote is in my badge!
Chief Tie.
Chief Tie! Who did this to you?
Chief Tie!
Batu!
Madame Mo, how could you do this to me?
I want revenge!
Wei Tang, you're making a mistake.
You murderer! What do you have to say for yourself?
Wei Tang!
Father! Father! Father!
Wei Tang... antidote...
What antidote?
- Antidote... - Chief Tie was poisoned.
Batu, you poisoned my father?
Wei Tang, not Batu.
It was a hairpin killer.
Hairpin killer!
Father, tell me where the antidote is.
I'll go get it.
Hurry and go look for my badge. Go look for my badge.
Badge?
Here's your badge.
Father, are you okay?
I'll go get an imperial physician.
I won't die anytime soon.
Father, what happened?
It's all because I was careless.
I was careless.
That's why I fell into a hairpin killer's trap.
They want my life.
But that's premature.
Mo Yun wants to kill me.
That's premature.
So where is the hairpin killer?
I wounded her.
She ran away.
Since she's injured, she can't be far.
I'll go after her.
Wei Tang, you take care of your father.
I'll go after her.
Where's my poison pill?
I remember that that pill can contain poison
and prevent the toxicity from flaring.
I know I hid one here.
Why isn't it here now?
You mean Yi Su is the hairpin killer who wanted to kill my father?
It was planned out so meticulously.
Arch Lord Batu, you haven't said anything.
Is there anything you want to say?
I do have something to ask.
I hope you'll answer me honestly.
That day, on the Peach Blossom Trail
I saw you carrying a silver locket.
Where did you get it?
Yes.
This is it.
Can you tell me where you got this locket?
My father gave it to me.
Why?
Did you father ever tell you the astrology behind your birthday?
Has Chief Tie ever talked to you about what you were like when you were young?
What are you trying to say?
What do you mean by this?
I think...
you might not be...
your father's biological son.
Nonsense!
That's right. I have offended you before
but for you take revenge on me for that...
this is too ridiculous!
No, I don't mean to do that at all.
There is no doubt that I'm my father's biological son.
But this locket...
How is my father?
Chief Tie got the antidote in time.
The poison didn't affect the core parts of his body.
So he won't die
but his legs...
Because the knife penetrated the bone
I'm afraid...
Afraid what?
Tell me!
I'm afraid his legs won't recover.
No!
Imperial Physician, you must come up with a way!
You must heal him!
Chief Tie's muscles and veins were cut.
I've done what I could to repair them.
But...
Wei Tang! Wei Tang!
Father! Father!
Father!
Father.
Are you feeling better?
Your legs...
How could this happen to your legs?
I'll go get the imperial physician. I'll go get the imperial physician.
It's okay, Wei Tang.
The imperial physician already told me.
I'm lucky to still be alive.
But my legs...
It'll be hard to save them.
It'll be hard for them to recover.
Father, it's okay.
You still have me.
I'll be your legs from now on.
Whatever you tell me to do
whether it's to go up a mountain or down a hill
I'll go in your place.
- You're a good son. - Father.
Okay.
Arch Lord Batu.
Chief Tie.
Did you get Yi Su?
[Yu Er]
It's my fault that my legs are like this.
I was careless.
I must get rid of Mo Yun.
Father.
Arch Lord Batu, while you were in Yi Su's room
did you find anything suspicious?
I didn't get the chance to search carefully.
I was afraid that Chief Tie was seriously injured
so I came over to check in
Mo Yun is too evil.
She actually had someone I trusted ambush me.
I hate that I can't cut her into a million pieces right now.
Father, don't get so agitated.
You must take care of your health.
Chief Tie.
Here.
I know that you need to recuperate.
But there's something I want to ask you.
- I don't know if-- - Arch Lord Batu!
Please act with dignity.
Did you not understand what I told you?
Don't say such nonsense before my father!
Wei Tang, don't be rude.
Don't be rude.
Arch Lord, just say what you want to say.
I'm all ears.
Chief Tie, Wei Tang has a locket.
Can you tell me where you got it from?
Arch Lord, why are you asking that?
I won't hide it from you.
I have one too.
It's identical to Wei Tang's.
But the color of the gems in it are different.
Take a look.
This is what my father gave to his three sons.
To differentiate each of us...
the colors are different.
Long ago, when he brought the three of us to the capital
my brother washed away in a current.
To this day, we don't know where he is.
My brother was young.
He should be about Wei Tang's age.
So I suspect...
Wei Tang is my brother, Kemuer.
Kemuer?
Absurd!
I am my father's biological son.
Please stop with your nonsense.
Chief Tie, may I ask what the astrology is behind Wei Tang's birthday?
Arch Lord, you've stumped me.
I'm not a woman.
How could I remember the astrology behind Wei Tang's birthday?
Then how do you explain this locket?
Arch Lord, I just found the locket.
When I saw it, I thought it was fine workmanship.
I thought it was special
so I gave it to Wei Tang.
You just found such a precious locket?
What a coincidence.
Arch Lord, I'm telling the truth.
It's touching to hear about your brothers.
But if you conclude that Wei Tang is your brother just because of this
you're being careless.
Whether it's careless or not
depends on whether you're telling the truth or not.
Can you tell me where you found this locket?
Or tell me that when you found the locket
it was with Wei Tang, and he's just your adopted son.
Shut up! You're too much!
Wei Tang, don't be rude.
Arch Lord, whether you believe me or not
Wei Tang is my biological son.
That is a fact.
I really did find the locket.
If you firmly believe that it's your brother's
then I'll ask that Wei Tang return it to you.
- Chief Tie. - Father.
Arch Lord, it must've been painful to lose your brother.
When you saw the locket
you must've been really anxious.
Please don't worry.
When the hairpin killer case is solved
I'll ask everyone in the Intelligence Unit
to help you find him.
Don't worry.
- Chief Tie, you still haven't told me... - Father.
where you found the locket.
Arch Lord, it's been so many years
how could I remember?
- Chief Tie, can you think carefully-- - Are you done?
If you insist on continuing with this line of questioning
lets go back to the Peach Blossom Trail
to resolve this.
Father.
So it's very likely that Wei Tang is your brother.
Yes.
You've made some progress
so why do you keep sighing?
It's because of my brother.
Just think about it. I found the locket
and thought Wei Tang was my brother.
But I didn't expect that Chief Tie would deny it.
Now I don't know if that locket proves that he is my brother.
Don't worry.
I think we can investigate this.
Your Highness, Housekeeper Wang is here.
He said he needs to see Arch Lord.
- Send him in. - Okay.
Greetings, Your Highness, Arch Lord.
Don't stand on ceremony.
Why are you suddenly here to see Batu?
His Highness would like you two to come over.
Your Highness almost lost your life.
His Highness feels very apologetic
so he's arranged for a special feast
and would like to invite you both.
Are you free now?
I got it.
Why don't you go back and tell him
that Batu and I will go over after we rest for a bit.
Princess Caidie, is it because on that day I...
No, I haven't taken that to heart.
You were just following orders.
Don't worry. Just tell His Highness that.
We'll be there soon.
Okay. I will take my leave now
and let His Highness know.
Caidie, what's wrong?
Are you making things difficult for His Highness?
Why didn't you go with Housekeeper Wang?
What are you saying?
I have my reasons for doing this.
I'd like to know why.
When we go there later, we must be very careful.
Especially of Duan Min.
We must be on guard around her.
Duan Min?
What? Did something happen between you two?
It's not just some animosity.
It turns out Guo Xin and Duan Min are the same.
They would do anything to be with you.
I never would've thought that Duan Min could be even more vicious.
Is that so?
After our fake marriage was exposed
Duan Min revealed her true self.
If it weren't for this calamity
I would never have known that Duan Min was this kind of person.
She would still have had me fooled.
She's very shrewd.
Caidie, if that's the case
let's put on a show for Duan Min.
We'll show her how in love we are
so that she'll give up.
- But... - No buts.
Just think, the hairpin killer case
requires my full attention.
We must quickly resolve this matter
and make Duan Min know
that I will only love one woman in my lifetime. You.
I won't love another woman.
Check.
Your Highness, you've lost your chariot. Watch out.
I intentionally spared your piece...
but you weren't so kind.
You've been closing in on me.
Looks like I'll need to go all out
so you can see how good I am.
What can those two pawns do?
If you're not cautious
you'll be completely wiped out.
Check.
Your Highness, I'm taking the pieces guarding your king one by one.
How will you escape checkmate now?
I still have a cannon waiting to fire.
It looks like I just need a pawn
to make you surrender.
Don't get too excited yet.
To use a pawn in chess
you must strategize first
and use their strength second.
When you play chess, it seems like you just charge around.
You're bold but not very astute.
I'll make it so you can't even smile about this.
Just watch. I'll make it so that you have nothing left.
Your Highness, I have something to report.
Say it.
Chief Tie suffered a hairpin killer attack.
Although he's still alive, his legs are crippled.
You've lost another trusted officer.
What did you say?
Your Highness, I've already taken all the pieces that guard your king.
Your king is just waiting to be captured.
Nonsense!
Please don't be angry. I was being foolish.
I'm sorry for making you angry. Please forgive me.
Please forgive her. She didn't mean it.
Forget it.
You haven't done anything wrong.
I just couldn't remain calm.
It wasn't because of you.
You may rise.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Housekeeper Wang, why aren't Batu and Caidie here?
Caidie asked that I come back alone.
She and Batu will follow soon.
Although I was following orders
I still suffered inside.
Fortunately, Imperial Noble Consort
arrived and ended it perfectly.
I didn't take care of this fake marriage fiasco well.
I would like to use this drink
to express my apologies.
Your Highness, we can't accept that.
We were the ones who committed a wrong.
You are so magnanimous.
We can't thank you enough.
Batu is right.
This is all my fault.
I hope you'll forgive me.
Your Highness, it looks like this fake marriage fiasco
reinforced their feelings for one another.
It's great that you guys think this way.
Here, let's have another drink.
I arranged for a performance for you.
Let's watch while we drink.
- Come on. - Okay.
Duan Min?
Duan Min was so worried after finding out what happened to you.
When she found out you were fine, she was so happy.
She said that she had to take better care of you in the future.
I can't even count how many times I've heard that.
When she found out that His Highness invited you over
she wanted to come perform for you.
Duan Min...
No, Princess Duan Min.
What are you plotting now?
You were so cruel last time.
I definitely won't trust you this time.
Duan Min is the best at dancing.
What are you doing?
Who are you looking at?
I...
Feed me.
What?
His Highness is here. I don't think that's a good idea.
If you want me to do that, I'll feed you at home.
Who asked you to feed me at home?
I want you to feed me now.
Feed me in front of Duan Min
to make her give up completely.
Otherwise, I don't know what she'll do to my whole family.
Okay.
Here, open up.
Look at how lovey-dovey they are.
Not bad.
- More. - What else do you want to eat?
Okay.
Here.
Do it earnestly.
Search carefully.
Yes!
Da Hai, I found this.
Wei Tang, we've looked all day.
We found the same things.
There was nothing new.
But I did find this in her room.
[Slavery contract]
This is the contract that Yi Su signed
with Chief Tie to sell herself into slavery.
She sold herself to bury her father?
An Zhu, be gentle.
Okay.
I think Housekeeper Wang should get an imperial physician to come take a look.
Mother, it's okay.
You don't need to get an imperial physician.
It'll be fine if An Zhu massages it.
Caidie, it's great to see that you're okay.
I wanted to perform for you today
to wish you well.
I didn't think it'd end up like this
and I'd make a fool of myself in front of you and Batu.
You had good intentions.
You, Caidie, and Batu have a good relationship.
They know your good intentions.
Right?
Thank you, Duan Min, for your kind intentions.
I heard about what happened to Cheng Gang from Housekeeper Wang.
Cheng Gang fell into a hairpin killer's trap
and lost his legs.
Right now, he must feel...
Batu, do you have any leads?
When I went there, it was a mess.
I didn't have enough time to search.
But I asked Wei Tang to take care of it.
Your Highness, Wei Tang would like to see you.
Did he say anything?
He said he's here about the hairpin killer case.
Have him wait for me in the office.
I'll be there soon.
Okay.
Batu, come with me.
Okay.
I'll go with him.
Caidie, why don't you help me to my room
so we can have a chat.
Yes, Caidie, so many things have happened.
You two must have a lot to talk about.
Help Duan Min to her room
and have a nice chat.
So a long time ago
Mo Yun sent people
to hide by Cheng Gang's side?
Yes, Your Highness.
I really underestimated the depth of Mo Yun's schemes and foresight.
Other than this slavery contract
what else have you found?
I already sent people to search the whole room.
Other than a hairpin, mask, and purple cloak
there were no other clues.
Batu, what do you think?
I think this slavery contract is an important clue.
What do you mean?
Yi Su is a killer
that Mo Yun sent to Chief Tie long ago.
I think it's possible that the other hairpin killers
were also sent to the manor during the same year.
Caidie, I'm so glad that you two
were able to come back safely.
I would like to use this wine to congratulate you.
Caidie.
Enough. Stop pretending.
I won't trust you anymore.
I know that I was wrong.
But I've thought things through.
I know I was very wrong.
We've been sisters for so long.
I shouldn't have let it come to this because of a man.
It's not worth it.
Really?
Caidie, I've thought things through.
I know that something stolen isn't good.
When I saw how sincere and good Batu was to you
I understood that me forcing things wouldn't bear any results.
So I've decided to sincerely wish you and Arch Lord Batu well.
Really?
Really.
I really won't believe you.
For Batu, not only did you sacrifice me
you also sacrificed the life of everyone in my whole family.
How could you give up so easily?
I understand that you can't forgive me.
You can't trust me.
That's understandable.
But I really regret what I've done.
Caidie, do you remember that I promised you
that I would save your whole family?
Yes. What did you do?
I really did go beg Father.
I hoped that he would let your whole family go.
But Father told me that it was an imperial decree and he couldn't disobey.
Then I understood that he couldn't save you.
So?
So I felt really bad.
So I vowed to bodhisattva
that if you could get out of this safely
I would become a vegetarian forever
and truly wish you and Arch Lord Batu well.
See? Bodhisattva must've heard my prayer
and you were able to get out of this safely.
Caidie, it's really great that you got out of this.
It's really great.
I was able to escape with my life
because Batu exchanged his life for mine.
He was willing to take all the misfortune in my place.
It had nothing to do with your prayer to bodhisattva.
Caidie!
Enough. I've already said all I wanted to say.
I have nothing more to say.
Caidie!
I found it! Your Highness, look.
Tang Mi, Yu Qing, and Mu Shu all entered the manor during the same year.
Yang Xian also entered the manor that same year.
Also, Qin Er entered
Vice Prince Zhang's Manor the same year.
So Mo Yun really did
send in all the hairpin killers that year.
So that means
any of the people who entered the manor during that year
could be a hairpin killer.
Your Highness, why don't we
investigate everyone who entered
the manor that year carefully, one by one.
We might find some other hairpin killers.
Okay, let's do that.
Da Hai, hurry and bring out all the records.
Yes.
I really can't?
I'm sorry, Princess Caidie.
His Lordship is discussing business inside with His Highness.
His Highness told me personally to not allow anyone to disturb them.
Your Highness, I'm sorry. There's nothing I can do.
If that's the case, then I won't make things hard for you.
But, Housekeeper Wang, please tell Batu
that I went home.
Okay, don't worry. I'll tell him.
Take care, Your Highness.
Imperial Guard Tie.
This... Your Highness, in this record
it states that De Bao
entered the manor during the same year.
Your Highness, Imperial Guard Tie...
De Bao can't be a hairpin killer, right?
The hairpin killers are all women.
De Bao is a man.
Exactly! What's wrong with you, Peng Da Hai?
That's true. I'm sorry.
Your Highness, this record states
that Lady Wusu entered the manor during that year.
You mean Xuan Er?
Yes.
Impossible.
I personally chose Xuan Er to enter the manor.
She takes care of me very meticulously.
She can't be a hairpin killer.
Is that so?
Your Highness, there's another record of a maid who entered that year.
Who?
Arch Princess Consort's maid, Li Yan.
What?
Your Highness, Li Yan is absolutely not a hairpin killer.
Please investigate it carefully, Your Highness.
Peng Da Hai, why are you so nervous?
Your Highness, Da Hai just thinks
that since Li Yan is Arch Princess Consort's personal maid
she can't be a hairpin killer.
Whether or not Li Yan is a hairpin killer
isn't determined by what you want.
We've already seen that with our own eyes.
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