"Episode 2"
They stole the peaches of immortality to pay respect to Your Highness.
Well said.
Stealing to pay respect?
It's filial piety.
Well said.
Mr. Wei.
You haven't left yet?
Although the empress dowager said she wouldn't pursue further,
Her Highness has a fickle mind,
and might change her mind at any time.
There's something I'm very curious about.
I want to ask you about it.
Before you say anything,
I want to ask you something.
That night...
you promised the empress to point out Princess Royal.
But you changed your testimony before His Majesty.
Where did you get such a nerve?
That's because I know,
whether I choose Princess Royal or Her Majesty,
I won't be able to escape death.
If so, I'll choose my own path then.
Look.
Look at me now.
I'm so lively.
That means that I made the right choice.
Before I came to the palace, many people have told me,
that the palace is a very dark place.
None of them are good people.
But I don't think so.
So long as you do good deeds,
you'll surely be rewarded.
Look.
I ran into you, didn't I?
You think I'm a good person?
Of course.
Mr. Wei, you met me for the first time,
and you wanted to share weal and woe with me.
Do you remember?
That day, in the palace...
in front of so many people...
you said you wanted to go through life,
and death with me.
I don't know what's so special about me,
that makes you care so much.
Care a lot?
It's smart of you to think this way.
Mr. Wei, don't go. I have another question for you.
You wanted to ask the reason I would win the bet.
Yes.
Why were you so sure?
Princess Royal is empress dowager's biological daughter.
Could you know the empress dowager better than her?
Your Highness would like to pray for blessings,
for His Majesty, Princess Royal and Prince Guang Ding.
How could I not know Princess Royal and Prince Guang Ding's ambition?
Your Highness, are you worrying too much?
Mothers know their daughters the best.
I'm well aware of the kind of person Princess Royal is.
Wei Guang.
You are an outsider in this palace.
Tell me.
What should we do,
to prevent the things that I'm worried about from happening?
Your Highness.
You're a strategist.
I want you to tell me.
If I were to be in Your Highness's position,
whatever the Princess Royal or Prince Guang Ding ask of me,
I would agree to them.
But in fact, I would go up against them.
If they want to make use of Your Highness to usurp the throne,
that would stop everything from happening.
Actually, both of them know,
I don't wish to take the side of the evil-doer.
These two rascals...
acted like dutiful children in front of me.
But, behind my back...
So long as my maids and attendants make even the slightest mistake,
they will be punished heavily.
I have unresolved matter on mind,
and that makes my condition exacerbates.
That would give them the chance to take the law into their own hands.
Her Highness has a merciful heart.
Her Highness knew if she didn't laugh,
all of you would have a bad ending.
That's why Her Highness didn't just laugh but to burst into laughter.
Well.
-The officers weren't really laughing? -Follow the example set by the above.
All the officers would act based on empress dowager's reaction.
If Her Highness laughed, they wouldn't dare not to.
This palace is so complicated.
Mr. Wei.
Thank you for telling me so much.
Perhaps, it's because we won't see each other again.
Think of it as clearing up the confusion.
Leave here as soon as possible.
This place doesn't suit you.
Does it suit you then?
That's not the point for me.
Ms. Ning Zhi.
Quickly leave the palace.
I shall take my leave.
Mr. Wei, thank you!
We'll surely meet again!
I don't like to owe people anything!
You saved me so many times. I'll surely return the favour!
I'm full of satisfaction seeing Princess Royal defeated this time.
Lang Kun, thanks for your hard work.
I'll speak to His Majesty to promote you as Regular Palace Attendant.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Wei Guang.
Don't bother about the work at the Bureau of Imperial Household.
Continue to follow Lang Kun, and help him out.
Yes.
Actually, you've rendered a great service this time.
You should be rewarded.
But do you know why I didn't reward you?
I dare not speculate.
I've promised you to let Ye Ning Zhi go and to spare your life.
But you're not only being ungrateful, and become more presumptuous.
You made a bet with Princess Royal at the court.
You didn't come up with the plan at the very last moment.
Why didn't you discuss it with me beforehand?
Your Majesty is wise. Things happened all of a sudden.
I was just acting according to circumstances.
You are the son of a sinner.
You're destined never to be able to serve the government.
I also think that you are ambitious.
It's a waste of talent to have you become a small officer.
That's why I took you in and made you my strategist.
I can recommend you to serve His Majesty.
But if you want me to help you...
you need to show me how useful you are.
Yes.
Half a year later...
the empress used the clansman's influence,
to impeach Princess Royal and Prince Guang Ding together.
for being arrogant, despotic and disrupting the law of imperial court.
Emperor Liang Hao has guarded against them for a long time.
So, His Majesty seized the opportunity,
and handed down an edict to bestow Beidian to Princess Royal,
and Pingchuan to Prince Guang Ding.
His Majesty removed Prince Guang Ding of his military power,
and keep the Princess Royal away from the palace.
As for their henchmen,
all of them have been dismissed for a variety of charges.
The weather in Beidian is erratic.
Take good care of yourself.
Zheng.
I'm still the Princess Royal of Liang Dynasty.
I'll be back.
These girls are acting real flaky.
-Girls, stop swinging your hips. -What are you up to now?
Uncle Gui, you don't get it, right?
We're learning to walk like those palace maids.
The palace maids?
What's the matter? You want to enter the palace?
Who wants to enter the palace?
It's not like I haven't been there.
I almost lost my life in there.
I still don't know who had I offended.
But...
someone told me that...
I don't belong in the palace.
So, I'll never go to the palace.
What are you doing then?
How would you understand a girl's heart?
Young lady is missing someone.
There's no way to meet Mr. Wei. So, she was thinking...
Say no more. Shut up!
Do you know you even talked in your sleep last night?
Talked in my sleep?
-Mr. Wei. -Say no more!
From today onwards,
you can't drop by my place!
-Feeling shy? -Let's go.
Mr. Wei.
Mr. Lang.
The mansion Mr. Yao prepared for us is right in front.
Let's take a rest first.
Young lady.
The things you said in your dream came true.
-Miss, your noodles. -Thank you.
Young lady, you're really here.
-My mum asked you to find me? -That's right.
If not, would it be Mr. Wei?
Your mum said you behave as though you have lost your soul.
You're not in the mood to practice. She asked you to go back for practice.
Can you let me finish the noodles in peace?
The sideshow, huh?
I hate it the most in my life.
It'll be great there's magic.
Then, I'll know what's on his mind.
She has turned into a fool.
Ah Qiao, do you think there is magic in this world?
Magic?
I don't know.
But people's minds do think alike.
It happens to me. Uncle Tong shows up whenever I think of him.
Uncle Gui will show up when I think of him.
That's right. So do I.
But I was very smart when I was a kid.
That's not the case when I grow up.
It seldom happens again.
So do I.
I got goosebumps.
Is there really such a thing where people's minds think alike?
Of course there is.
Do you have that kind of feeling?
-It's... -Turn around.
Sometimes, it feels like you've seen this scenario before.
Turn around.
Another bowl.
I know how that feels. It's like a dream.
Right?
So, our minds really think alike.
-What's wrong? -Young lady, what's wrong?
How is it?
Do you think that Mr. Wei would like it?
Young lady, let me tell you.
-You look so beautiful in this outfit. -Young lady.
Isn't that Ye Ning Zhi from the circus troupe?
It's only been half a year.
She becomes so pretty.
Yang Biao, I've a task for you.
Think of a way.
Get me that woman.
Yes.
-Come, have a bite. -Hold on. Let's pay first.
-Here. -Thanks.
-You're so greedy. -I'm not.
Here you go.
I think the colour of your fingernails matches the candied haws.
Is that so?
-It's nicely done. -Of course. I did it.
Look at me. Turn around and look at me.
Relax.
Young lady.
I think it's not that easy to have a chance encounter with Mr. Wei.
I have faith.
We'll meet so long as I set my mind on it.
She's out of her mind.
Your love-sickness is making you so obsessed.
Why don't you just go and ask him?
I...
How could you be like this?
They said girls have to be reserved.
That's so embarrassing.
Isn't it embarrassing for you to be as such?
That would scare him.
What if he likes gentle women?
Gentle.
-Gentle. -Gentle.
-Cut it out!
-Gentle. -Gentle.
Let go of me!
Calm down.
I couldn't resign myself to it.
Mum.
Why are you staring blankly by yourself?
Ning Zhi.
I've thought about it.
I plan to bring the circus troupe to perform in Quling.
Let's not stay in Han City anymore.
Why? There are more and more people watching us now.
Let me ask you.
Do you like Mr. Wei?
Still pretending with me?
Ah Qiao and Ah Jiao have told me about it.
Why are they so bad?
It's obvious that they like him, but they put it on me.
Still twisting the fact?
You don't know how loyal they are to you.
They wouldn't tell me had I not beaten them.
Mum.
I don't have that kind of intention towards Mr.Wei.
What about Mr. Wei to you?
I can't read his mind. How would I know what he thinks of me?
Ning Zhi, do you know?
You've stepped into a big trouble.
Mr. Wei is not a good person.
He's a pervert who kills with no remorse.
What's the matter?
No way. I need to find you a physician.
I went the night before.
I accidentally ran into him,
making a pass at the daughter of the silk fabric shop's owner, Xiao Li.
She refused and he pushed her down.
Mum.
Why are you so fickle-minded?
Half a year ago, when we came back from the palace,
you spoke so highly of Mr. Wei.
You said he's smart and kind.
Now, you're saying that he's a pervert who kills with no remorse?
I saw it with my own eyes.
But it was dark and raining on the night before.
Did you really see it clearly?
Even if I didn't meet him face-to-face,
I could recognise his body figure at a glance.
Besides, I've been in the martial world for so many years.
How do I survive?
-My observation. -Your observation.
Mum, it really wasn't him.
Perhaps, it was his twin.
Perhaps, someone was trying to set him up.
-Right? -Stop right there!
Where are you going?
Sideshow practice.
Let me tell you.
From now on...
I won't let you step out of this door.
That means I don't need to practice?
I'll sleep then.
Ning Zhi!
The two of you.
After drinking the wine, you'll still remain as buddies.
Here.
Mr. Lang.
There's a burden that comes with the wine.
I can't drink this.
Won't you show me some due respect?
Of course I'll drink the wine with you.
But I can't drink it with Mr. Yang.
What do you mean?
As an officer of the Imperial Court, you actually molested a girl.
I can't work with someone like that.
What nonsense are you talking about?
Ms. Xiao Li really likes me. That's why she came to me.
Sit down and talk.
You're pretending to be noble, and want others to follow suit?
No wonder everyone says that you're not a man.
Are you done yet?
Both of you are very talented.
You're my right-hand men.
I can't lost anyone of you.
You keep fighting among yourselves.
Are you trying to embarrass me?
Come on. Drink up.
Last year, the empress wanted to chop off your head.
Who saved you?
Back then, your dad was torn from limb to limb.
Who helped to collect his body?
All right.
I'll drink it.
Mr. Lang, I feel a little tired.
Excuse me.
Enjoy your drinks.
Didn't you say you're going back to rest? Why are you back?
Mr. Lang.
I've been following you for more than two years.
There's something that has been troubling me.
I know.
You often tell people that I'm not manly.
How presumptuous!
How dare of you to talk back to me?
Was Mr. Lang wrong?
As men, they tend to marry many wives.
But you're not even interested with any girls.
Mr. Lang.
I'll prove it to you today that I'm a man.
I hope you won't say that again.
How do you prove it?
How about this?
Later on, no matter who it is, the first lady who passes by here,
I'll make her my woman.
Really?
What if she's an ugly person?
I'll still do the same.
That's her.
I shall take my leave.
Go check on him.
See what is he up to.
Yes.
Ms. Ye.
Let's find a place to talk.
I was looking for you as well.
All right.
Let's go.
-What are you looking at? -Weren't you looking too?
Right.
You said you were looking for me.
What's the matter?
I have something important to talk to you about.
Where were you the night before?
Do you notice if anyone who resembles you,
or if you have offended anyone?
They disguised as you to set you up. Ring a bell?
Why are you asking me so many questions?
Answer me.
Someone saw you the other night...
She saw someone who looked like you making a pass at a girl.
Then, he had her killed.
Is that so?
Where did you go the night before? I need to clear things up for you.
Otherwise, if this gets out, you can't shake off your identity as a pervert.
Why aren't you concerned at all?
I have something more important to ask you.
More important things?
What is it?
Can I kiss you?
What... What did you say?
What I mean is that...
between you and I...
can we have a close skin-to-skin contact?
Why?
I just realised.
You're so charming.
Why don't you be my woman?
Mr. Wei.
We're not married yet.
It's not appropriate.
Who are you? You are not Mr. Wei!
Ms. Ning Zhi.
It was just half a year ago when we last met in the palace.
You don't remember me anymore?
Mr. Wei isn't such a person.
Mr. Wei is a gentleman.
You still think I'm a gentleman after everything I did?
Don't come near me!
-I... -You don't believe me?
-I don't. -You want me to make the final move?
I don't believe it, Mr. Wei.
I know you have your own reasons.
Calm down.
From now on, if anyone asks you...
tell them you're my woman.
My goodness.
Sir.
Mr. Wei did take the girl who passed by into the temple and molested her.
I didn't see that coming.
Sir, you've met the girl whom Mr. Wei molested.
It was the girl from the circus troupe who performed chair acrobatics.
Isn't she Ye Ning Zhi, the girl that Mr. Lang likes?
Sir, I was planning to get the girl for you.
Now, Wei Guang snatched her away.
It spoilt my mood.
Xiao Li, if you're watching me from above...
please bless me that I'll take down the corrupted officer myself.
You're Xiao Li's fiance, right?
Her family told me you are here.
Yes.
Who are you?
I just heard that,
you wanted to take down the corrupted officer?
Who was that?
Was it Mr. Wei?
Of course not.
Mr. Wei is a nice person.
He has done a lot for Xiao Li and I. How could it be him?
That night, Xiao Li went to see Mr. Wei.
Ms. Xiao Li, why did you ask me out?
Mr. Wei, if you pass by Jin Province in the future,
please pass this letter to my fiance, Ah Lang.
Why don't you give it to him yourself?
He must be missing you.
He would want to see you.
Mr. Wei.
You knew I was molested by Yang Biao.
How would I have the cheek to meet him?
I'm no longer a virgin.
Not only do I have no cheek to meet Ah Lang,
I don't have the cheek to meet anyone.
Ms. Xiao Li.
If you want to die, no one can stop you.
But you have to think about it.
If you die, who will benefit from it?
The evil is dreaded by men but not Heaven.
The good is cheated by mortals but not God.
The God is watching. No one can get away from it.
If you die, you can't hold him accountable.
Can I hold him accountable if I don't?
Mr. Wei, take care.
That's what happened.
I shall take my leave.
Wei Guang.
Why do you show up everywhere?
Are you looking for me?
If so, why aren't you talking?
You must be devising a plan.
You nervously shift your eyes. You must be up to something.
It's you instead.
Ms. Xiao Li's fiance has told me everything.
Darn it, Mr. Yang.
That murderer. He actually raped Xiao Li!
Xiao Li couldn't think straight, and you were trying to save her.
My mum accidentally ran into it, and thought you were a pervert.
Am I right?
What are you talking about?
There's no such thing.
-If you say so, so be it then. -Still pretending, huh?
Right?
I'm so scared. I'm afraid you would molest me.
Ms. Ye Ning Zhi.
You're so pretty.
Can I kiss you?
I never said that you're very pretty.
Don't be so full of yourself.
You didn't say that, but that's what you think.
I can't take it anymore.
You pretended to molest me. You must be up to something.
Why did you call me your woman?
Tell me.
Won't you explain yourself when others mistaken you for a pervert?
You got me so worried.
You'll be jailed for attacking an officer.
Tell me then.
What about?
I get it, Ms. Ning Zhi.
You're so pretty.
Look at you.
No need to waste your time.
Wondering what's my plan?
Practice your skills and help your mum to run the circus.
When you are free...
put more effort to dress up. Isn't that better?
It's fine if you're not telling me.
You're so smart. I wouldn't understand even if you told me.
I'm going back now.
I'll ask my mum to teach me the ultimate move, the fire dance.
I can complete the mission you gave me. That's right.
I have faith.
-Young lady. -Young lady.
Are you seeing Mr. Wei?
What nonsense is that? There's no such thing.
Why does he keep following you then?
Really?
Still pretending, huh?
We saw it just now.
Mr. Wei was right behind you.
He left after seeing you entering the house.
He was just passing by.
I think Mr. Wei surely likes you.
Isn't it normal for him to like me?
Young lady.
-Young lady. -Tell us about it.
God.
What should I do?
I like someone.
But he didn't confess to me.
My mum said girls need to be reserved.
Someone told me that he's going to leave soon.
Previously, he told me...
that he wants me to be his woman.
But why didn't he come to propose? If so, how do I go with him?
Miss, how do I get to the east gate?
The east gate?
Keep going down this path.
Then, turn right and you would have arrived.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
God, there's something I would like to ask of you.
If I use the back lane to get to the east gate,
if I get there before that merchant, I'll confess to him.
If that merchant gets there before me, I'll pretend this never happened.
If you don't respond, I'll take it as a yes.
Miss, thank you so much.
We'll meet again.
Thank you. I should thank you instead.
Thanks.
God, it's so kind of you! You agreed!
What's the matter? What's the rush?
What do you want to tell me?
Because of you, I worked hard to practice everyday.
I didn't goof off.
Because of you....
I listened to my mum.
I manage the circus troupe well.
Although I didn't dress myself up gorgeously for you,
I'm not like a boy anymore.
It's all because of you.
Because...
Because I like you.
Before I met you,
I thought love at first sight was a load of crap.
But after I met you...
I realised love at first sight does exist in the world.
Since the day we first met,
I've started to like you.
After that...
you risked your life before His Majesty and made a bet.
You asked me to be your woman.
I agree.
So...
when are you going to my house to propose?
I...
I was planning to bid you farewell...
after a few days.
I'm going back to my hometown.
I'm going to get married.
You...
You're getting married?
That girl's family is close to my family.
We have a prenatal betrothal.
The name of my future wife is...
Liu Qian Qian.
Why did you ask me to be your woman then?
Are you a shameless scumbag like what my mum claimed to be?
I've never told anyone about this,
because my fiancee used to be a palace maid.
They can't get married 3 years after leaving the palace.
Besides, there are many Mr. Lang's spies here.
Sorry.
I see.
I'm sorry.
You...
You and Liu Qian Qian...
are childhood friends.
You must be very close.
They said that's what makes an ideal couple.
You're so smart.
She must be pretty.
I wish that...
both of you will be together forever, and have mutual respect in marriage.
May you live a long and happy life, and grow old together.
I have to go.
Are you all right?