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[The Female Assassins in the Palace]
[Episode 44]
She's able to stay calm.
She kills people by His Highness's side, one by one.
She's cutting off his arms and legs.
It looks like someone is giving her orders.
But who could this person be?
Princess, I'll pour you another cup of tea.
No.
I'm heading out.
Heading out? You just got back.
You're heading out again? It's getting late.
I wanted to wait for Batu to come back so he could go home with me.
I haven't been home in a while.
But since he's still not back yet
I guess he's still working on the case.
I thought maybe I should go myself and not wait for him.
Why don't I go with you?
No, you wait here.
I don't think Batu has eaten dinner yet.
When he comes back, make some food for him so he doesn't starve.
You care about Arch Lord.
You're even afraid that he might starve.
How dare you make fun of me.
How dare you tease me.
I wouldn't dare.
All right. I'll go now. You wait here for him.
Okay.
Be safe.
Weird.
It's so late.
Why is Da Er sneaking around with food?
Where is he going?
What is Da Er doing?
He's sneaking around like a thief.
I've lived here for so long
but I didn't know there was a secret door there.
But who opened the door for him?
The door opened.
No one saw you come here, right?
No, don't worry, Father.
Father?
Father!
It really is you. It really is you!
Father.
Caidie, are you alone?
Yes, I'm alone.
- How are you-- - How am I alive, right?
Father, you faked your death?
Look at your face!
What? You're not happy to see that I'm safe and sound?
Of course I'm happy.
But... since you didn't die
why didn't you explain to everyone?
Why are you hiding at home?
Caidie, who do you want Father to explain himself to?
Arch Prince Chong?
Of course! Father, listen
Arch Prince Chong reported your death to His Majesty.
If you don't come out and tell everyone
you're committing the serious crime of deceiving His Majesty.
And Arch Prince Chong and Imperial Noble Consort
have already asked His Majesty
to give your Vice Prince position to Da Er.
You must hurry and tell everyone.
Caidie, there are difficulties to doing that.
You know that all these years, Arch Prince Chong
has always been on guard around me.
See? Once I faked my death
your brother was able to inherit my position
which is an exception to the law.
His Highness is no longer guarded around our family.
Isn't this killing two birds with one stone?
But...
Caidie, you must keep this a secret.
You must not tell anyone about this.
Understand?
That's not right.
Father, when you were murdered
the hairpin killer escaped using a secret passage.
How did you escape?
And why was there a headless corpse to replace you?
Huh?
Father! It can't be that...
you're the mastermind behind Mo Yun?
Otherwise how could you have found a headless corpse ahead of time
to replace you?
It's none of your business.
Father, how could you?
How could you partner with hairpin killers that killed E-Erduo?
They're monsters who murder without blinking an eye.
Father, don't do this anymore.
As matters stand, I have to go for broke.
Father, don't do this anymore.
They killed E-Erduo.
One day, they'll kill you too!
Do I have any other choice?
If you still see me as your father...
then you should support me.
To clear suspicions about me
Mo Yun acted on her own and killed E-Erduo.
I didn't see that coming.
But now, if I don't join hands with Mo Yun
I'm afraid that in the end
Arch Prince Chong will still kill my whole family.
Think about what happened with your fake marriage.
It was obviously just an excuse for Yin Qiang.
He wanted to eliminate my whole family.
How could I just sit there and not do anything?
Father, the fake marriage incident is over.
Trust me.
Arch Prince Chong doesn't really want to kill our whole family.
Nonsense!
He just didn't foresee that Imperial Noble Consort would interfere.
That's why his plan failed.
Trust me.
Soon, he'll think of a plan to frame us for another crime
and then eliminate our whole family.
So I've already decided
to kill him before he does that
so that we don't regret it later.
You can't do this.
Father, think about it.
You're putting Mother, Da Er
and everyone at the manor at risk.
If you fail
you'll be condemned in history, Father!
I can't not do this.
This is also my father's wish!
Even if I sacrifice everything
I must accomplish this.
Besides, this time, the odds of success far outweigh the risks!
Our ancestors in heaven
would definitely support me and protect me as I set out to do this.
Father, I'm begging you.
Come with me to beg Arch Prince Chong. We'll talk to him.
He'll forgive us, okay?
Shut up!
Who wants to go beg him?
I've spent all this energy and attention
to accomplish my father's wishes
and get the treasure map back.
How can I just throw away all that effort?
Father, you can't keep going down the wrong path.
If you don't turn back now, the whole family will be executed!
You must think of Da Er and Mother!
Everyone in the family supports me.
You're the only one who opposes.
Just give it up.
Da Er, you knew about this?
We did know, and we support Father's decision.
How can you be so muddle-headed?
Father, you really can't do this.
- Father. - Lock her up!
- Father! - Don't let her leave.
- Yes. Let's go! - Father!
Father! Father! You must listen to me!
I'm your daughter!
You can't keep going down this wrong path!
Father!
Da Er, I'm begging you to let me go.
Be good and stay here for a few days.
After we succeed, Father will let you go.
Da Er! Da Er!
Da Er! Da Er, let me out!
You mean Caidie hasn't come back from the Huiwu Duoluo Manor?
Yes. I don't know what happened to her.
She didn't send anyone to notify us.
Why don't I go over to ask?
Forget it.
Maybe since she went home
she wanted to spend the night to talk to Mother.
How about this? If she doesn't come back by tomorrow
we'll go look for her.
Okay.
Arch Lord, Imperial Guard Tie would like to see you.
He's in the garden.
Okay.
Greetings, Arch Lord.
Don't stand on ceremony. Wei Tang, it's so late.
What's so important that you came to see me?
I received intel from Li Yan
so I came here to tell you.
According to the intel
the "Qing" hairpin killer still hiding in the manor
will make her move tomorrow
while Arch Prince Chong is in his study.
Imperial Guard Tie.
We have been waiting here for so long.
No one has come.
Is this intel reliable?
It should be.
Li Yan heard this straight from Mo Yun.
Let's wait patiently.
Watch carefully. His Highness is still waiting.
[Qing]
Father, I must avenge you today.
Your Highness, you're awake.
How did you sleep last night?
Should I go with you to see His Highness?
You can just stay here. You don't have to go.
Why?
I understand.
Imperial Guard Tie.
It's already been two hours. Why hasn't anything happened yet?
Could it be that Li Yan lied to us?
Father.
Father, are you there?
I'm here to give my greetings.
Come in.
Greetings, Father. May you have many blessings.
You may rise.
We've waited so long, and Duan Min is the only one who has come.
Could she be the "Qing" hairpin killer?
Duan Min, I have a lot of things to do today.
I'm afraid I don't have time to chat with you.
If there's nothing else, you may leave.
Okay.
I can't believe Yin Qiang already got news of this.
He's already taken precautions.
I won't be able to succeed this time.
What's wrong? Is there something else?
You've been so worried about the hairpin killers and spent so much time on them.
Your headaches have come back.
Father, you've lost weight.
You look so much thinner.
Really? Have I gotten a lot thinner?
Yes. I hate that I'm not a man
so I can't help you share your burdens.
Father, you must take care of your health.
All right. I know.
Thank you for your concern.
I'll take your words to heart.
Then I won't be so worried.
All right, Duan Min. I still have work to do.
If there's nothing else, you may leave.
Greetings, Fifth Auntie.
Please rise. Don't stand on ceremony.
Thank you.
Are you going to give Father your greetings?
Yes. Duan Min, you came at the perfect time.
Come with me to see His Highness.
I won't go
because I already gave my greetings.
Is that so?
Xin Er, take me to the study to see His Highness.
Yes.
Da Er.
Da Er, I'm begging you to let me out.
Let you out?
So you can tell Arch Prince Chong or Batu
and ruin Father's plans?
Don't even dream about it!
Da Er, the crime that Father is committing
can mean death for the whole family.
You must convince him to turn back.
We might all be able to live that way.
Turn back?
If I share this information now, will I still be able to live?
Caidie, I knew that after you became Arch Prince Chong's goddaughter
and then married Batu, you'd become an outsider.
You're no longer someone of the Huiwu Duoluo Manor.
That's why you can't wait to send us all to hell
so that your Batu can get the credit for this, right?
Da Er, how can you say that?
- Of course not-- - Enough!
Whatever you say is useless.
It means nothing to me.
I just hope that Father finds the treasure map soon
so that our whole family can go far away
and enjoy great wealth.
Caidie doesn't know how to appreciate kindness.
She actually told Father to turn himself in!
We raised her for nothing.
Da Er, you can't blame Caidie for this.
Although she's naughty
she's naturally kindhearted.
Your father is working with Mo Yun
and killed so many people.
It's pardonable that she can't understand this.
Mother, I know you spoil Caidie.
But Father is doing something big!
There can't be any mishaps.
Mother, you must not let Caidie go
because you're softhearted.
A person's heart isn't made out of stone.
How can you harden it just because you want to?
Although Caidie is mischievous
she's very filial and considerate to me and your father.
But now...
our whole family has become like this.
If I wasn't afraid that your father's identity would be exposed
I wouldn't be able to bear keeping Caidie in the dark.
Mother, if you really do let Caidie go
because you're too softhearted
she'll definitely tell Arch Prince Chong or Batu!
Then you'll ruin what Father is doing.
If we fail, our whole family will die. Do you understand?
I promise you
I won't be softhearted and mess things up.
We were on guard in the study all day.
The hairpin killer didn't show up.
Were you lying to us?
Your Lordship, how could I dare to lie to you two?
Even I don't understand
why the "Qing" hairpin killer didn't do anything.
If that's the case
could it be that the "Qing" hairpin killer saw us?
I keep thinking about it, and that's the only possibility.
But today, only Princess Consort, Fifth Consort, and Princess Duan Min
came to greet His Highness.
Could one of those three be the "Qing" hairpin killer?
From what I know
there are no blind hairpin killers.
So we can eliminate Fifth concubine.
If that's the case
then there's only Princess Consort and Princess Duan Min.
Princess Consort and Arch Prince Chong have known each other since childhood.
And Princess Consort isn't the right age.
So Princess Duan Min is the most suspicious.
That's not right.
If Princess Duan Min really is the "Qing" hairpin killer
then something big must've happened to Duan Min eight years ago.
Otherwise, how could Mo Yun bring a fake Princess Duan Min into the manor?
I can't figure that out either.
How did Mo Yun
switch out Duan Min in secret?
Moreover, it had to be someone with the same appearance, behaviors, and manners
so that no one would find out.
Or could it be that none of the three people who showed up today
are hairpin killers?
Although what you say isn't unreasonable
my intel was absolutely true.
It wasn't wrong.
Caidie and Princess Duan Min grew up together.
I'll go home and ask Caidie.
She might remember something about when Duan Min was young.
After I ask and think about it
let's make a decision then.
What? Caidie still hasn't come back?
Yes, Princess has been gone for a whole day and night.
There's been no news from her.
Do you think something happened to her?
Caidie went with Mother to Grandmother's.
Oh?
Then why didn't Caidie send someone over to tell me?
I've never heard Caidie talk about Grandmother.
Grandmother is very old and very weak.
She lives in the countryside.
So it's normal that she never told you about her.
A few days ago, Grandmother sent someone here to tell us
that she was very ill.
Mother insisted on going to see her after hearing that.
Coincidentally, Caidie was here
so she went along with Mother.
But since Grandmother is sick, why didn't you go too?
Father and E-Erduo died one after another.
As the oldest son, naturally, I have to observe mourning for the dead
so I didn't go.
For them to go and come back
it'll probably take five to seven days.
When they come back, I'll send someone to tell you.
What do you think?
Well...
Okay.
If Caidie doesn't show up in seven days
won't that raise Batu's suspicions?
I'm worried about that too.
Although Batu didn't keep asking questions
I could tell that he was already getting suspicious.
I'm afraid we won't be able to hide this for seven days.
Father, if we really can't hide things from him
why don't we just send Caidie really far away
so that he can't find her?
Then we'll just give the excuse
that on her way back, Caidie ran into bandits
and unfortunately died.
What do you think about that?
No.
You just said that Batu is already suspicious.
If Caidie doesn't show up
I'm afraid Batu will take risks out of desperation.
That would be the opposite of what we want.
That will ruin my plans.
It seems our only option
is to hurry up and kill Yin Qiang and get the treasure map.
Greetings, Madame.
To have come here so late, do you need me to do something?
Why didn't you kill Yin Qiang today?
Madame, I found out that Yin Qiang was already aware of our intentions.
If I attempted to kill him then, I was afraid I would fail.
But, Madame, don't worry.
I will definitely find the opportunity
to kill Yin Qiang soon.
Please don't be angry.
Find the opportunity?
When would that be?
I have a plan.
You just need to listen to me.
Using Master Yuan Jue's name
gather Yin Qiang and everyone else together.
Yes.
You mean Master Yuan Jue is coming here?
Yes.
I remember that Master Yuan Jue rarely makes trips.
How did you get this news?
An Zhu and I went to the temple yesterday to pray for you.
She inadvertently heard a monk mention it.
An Zhu knows that Master Yuan Jue keeps a low profile when he makes trips.
She heard he's making a trip to see His Majesty this time.
So that's why.
But what does that have to do with me?
Why did you come see me because of this?
Father, I thought that since Master Yuan Jue
is going to see His Majesty
he would most likely pass through here and spend the night.
I thought that since we've been so restless
because of the hairpin killers
you should bring your trusted aides
to see Master Yuan Jue
so that he can pray for us
to solve the hairpin killer case soon.
Don't be so superstitious.
I've never been superstitious.
I think you are right, Your Highness.
It doesn't seem appropriate to do that.
I don't think we should do it.
If that's the case, then forget I mentioned it.
How about this?
Since Master Yuan Jue is going to see His Majesty
I'll ask him to help me
pass on a message to His Majesty.
Okay.
Go and find out where he'll be staying.
I've already found out.
He'll be at the Qing Hua Temple in the late afternoon.
Your Highness, Your Lordship, I have something else to do.
I will take my leave.
Imperial Guard Tie.
Since Master Yuan Jue is passing through
why don't you take this opportunity to take your father to see him?
Master Yuan Jue is like a living Buddha. He has spiritual powers.
If you have Master Yuan Jue take a look at Chief Tie's legs
he might make a miracle happen.
Well...
Of course, I know that you and Father don't believe in these things.
But just give it a try.
There's no harm in that.
I will go tell my father.
If he is willing, we will meet up with you
to go together.
Okay.
Why is Duan Min so proactive about Master Yuan Jue's visit
and why would she want Wei Tang and Chief Tie to go too?
Your Lordship, why are you suddenly concerned about
what happened to Princess Duan Min eight years ago?
I am just curious.
Think about whether something big
happened to Princess Duan Min eight years ago.
I have such a terrible memory.
I really can't remember.
Oh yes!
Your Lordship, that year, I went with Arch Prince Chong and Princess Consort
to the capital to take care of something.
We weren't at the manor for about six months.
At that time, Lady Wanliuha took care of Princess Duan Min.
- Lady Wanliuha? - Yes.
I do remember.
Arch Prince Chong and Princess Consort went to the capital.
When they were about to return
Princess Duan Min became very sick.
I remember that at first, the imperial physician said it was a cold.
She was always annoyed and felt parched.
She had a fever that didn't go down for days.
I couldn't believe that later, she would lose consciousness.
She couldn't recognize anyone.
It was that serious?
Then why didn't His Highness know about this?
It was my fault for not allowing the servants to say anything.
I was a mess back then.
I was afraid His Highness would punish me.
Fortunately, Duan Min didn't die.
But after she woke up
she forgot everything from the past.
So Princess Duan Min forgot her whole childhood?
That's correct.
Your Lordship, why are you suddenly asking about this?
Did His Highness order you to come here?
Don't worry.
I just happened to pass by here
and I thought I'd come see you.
Here's a little something for you.
I'm no longer a Lady.
You don't need to be so courteous.
This temple isn't like the prince's manor.
The clothing and food are not as good.
You must take good care of yourself.
You must take care of your health.
Everything happens for a reason.
I have sinned.
Now, I'm content with just having three meals a day.
I'm really thankful that you don't look down on me
and even came to visit me.
Your Highness, everything is ready.
As soon as you give the command, we can leave.
Duan Min, you go ahead.
Your Highness, the Ties are here.
Your Highness, Your Lordship.
Don't stand on ceremony.
Your Highness.
Cheng Gang, you don't have to get out of the cart. It's inconvenient for you.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Cheng Gang, how is your injury?
Your Highness, it's recovering quickly.
Soon, I'll be able to move around with a cane.
Great.
Remember not to push yourself too hard.
Thank you for your concern, Your Highness.
I am very grateful.
It's my fault for being careless
and falling into Mo Yun's trap.
That's why I'm in this situation.
Chief Tie, don't blame yourself.
Mo Yun is very cunning
and hid the killers for years.
Anyone in your position
would have a difficult time seeing through things too.
Thank you, Your Lordship.
Father, don't worry.
I will always be by your side.
Okay.
All right, let's go.
Hurry.
Caidie.
Caidie, time to eat.
Caidie, don't run away!
Your Highness, you must be careful.
Our whole family depends on you.
Don't worry.
Everything was prepared.
Since I've planned this for so many years
I will definitely succeed today.
After today, our family will be able to go back to the way things were.
Stop right there!
Father, catch Caidie!
Let me go!
Father! Let me go!
Stop!
Mother!
Let me go.
Let me go!
Caidie, hold still.
Father!
Caidie, listen to your brother
or don't blame me for being heartless.
Father, I'm begging you.
Please go see His Highness with me.
I'll beg His Highness to spare our whole family, okay?
Shut up! I've been waiting patiently all these years for this day!
After I kill Yin Qiang and get the treasure map
everything will be a success.
Father, if you kill His Highness
our entire family will have to die.
Once I have Zhang Xian Zhong's treasure
I will have both wealth and influence!
I will be able to go against the royal family!
No. Father, even if you don't think about yourself
you have to think about Mother and Da Er!
I am thinking about all of our futures!
That's why I've done all I could to try to get the treasure.
Just stay still
and don't ruin my plans.
Father, don't waste your breath on her.
If you don't go now, you won't get there in time.
No! Mother, I'm begging you!
You've always doted on me.
I'm begging you to convince Father not to go.
Tell him not to do this, to wake up, and to stop going down the wrong path.
Mother!
Can't you see that Mother is already troubled enough?
You asked for this!
Don't give her food. Let her starve.
Let's see what she can do then.
Let's go.
Duan Min.
Yes, Father.
Will Master Yuan Jue really come here today?
Yes. Why do you ask, Father?
If Master Yuan Jue is coming here today
why isn't there a single person here?
Don't you think it's strange?
Did you get accurate information?
An Zhu.
Here.
Did you confirm the news?
Your Highness, I asked many times.
It was definitely Qing Hua Temple.
But now it seems...
This...
Father, I heard that Master Yuan Jue doesn't like crowds.
He must like it when he's alone in a quiet space
to practice the Buddhist doctrine.
I think he must have come here ahead of time
and then sent others away
because he wanted to be alone.
If that's the case, then let's hurry and go inside
so we don't take up too much of his time.
Yes, Father.
Let's go.
Careful, Chief Tie.
Your Highness, I don't see anyone.
Master Yuan Jue isn't here? What's going on?
- What's that sound? - Your Highness, that voice...
Yin Qiang!
Tie Cheng Gang!
It's time for you to die!
It's Mo Yun.
Your Highness, be careful!
Don't shout!
No one will come save you!
I alone am enough to kill you!
Batu!
Be careful!
You again!
You always ruin my plans!
I'll kill you!
Caidie, don't blame your father.
He didn't mean to do this to you.
Be good and listen.
Then you won't have to suffer like this.
Mother, I'm begging you.
Please let me go.
I need to go find Father.
Be quiet.
Your brother just went to get some rest.
It would be bad to alert him.
Mother, I'm begging you.
If I don't go and stop Father, something bad will happen!
Mother!
I can't.
I promised your father
that I wouldn't let you go.
But I was worried that you'd be hungry, so I brought you some food.
I'll get it for you
I'll feed you.
Mother!
You're not allowed to give Caidie food!
Don't move!
This is a firearm from Russia.
If you're not afraid to die, then come on.
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