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-You! Bring me my clothes! -There are more over there.

Okay.

-There. -And also there.

-Hurry up! -Come quickly!

Hurry!

Why are you bowing your head?

Let me see your face.

Cockroach!

Get out of here!

JUNLAN COURT

The Jade of Destiny...

My Jade of Destiny.

Grandmother,

I finally got back the birthday gift you gave me.

Even though everyone is against me,

I'm a strong woman.

I'll never give up. I won't let them have their way.

KING HEXI'S MANOR

YOUR HUMBLE SERVANT, MA JUN

Governor Ma

secretly wrote this impeachment letter?

-Get him. -Yes, sir.

-General. -What happened?

There was an assassin here.

He stole Governor Ma's impeachment letter.

What was in the letter?

Everything about King Hexi's rebellion

and how you kept the iron resources secret.

It's all in the letter.

That assassin seemed familiar with the residence.

It must be someone who was here often.

It might be a remaining member of the Northern Liang royal family.

Or it might be a Northern Liang officer.

No one must leave.

I order you

to shut the gate.

Anyone coming in or going out must be inspected.

Station men nearby just in case.

We have to get that letter back.

Yes, sir.

JUNLAN COURT

-Zi Yan. -Zi Yan.

You two.

Are you done with your chores?

Why are you lazing off here?

-Sorry. -Sorry.

Who does she think she is?

She is just a first rank maid.

Compared to Bai Zhi,

she is nothing.

Yes. Lady Weiyoung likes Bai Zhi more.

She was only allowed to take one maid to the palace,

and she picked Bai Zhi.

Zi Yan didn't get picked.

All she can do is bully us.

That's right.

Lady Weiyoung has been good to me.

No matter what she chooses to do,

I am grateful for it.

But the two of you...

If you keep gossiping

and don't get your work done,

I'll tell Lady Weiyoung

to kick you out of here.

Get to work.

-Yes, Zi Yan. -Yes, Zi Yan.

So this is the Wei Palace.

This is where the bastard Emperor lives.

Weiyoung.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

This is my first time in the palace.

I'm kind of nervous.

Weiyoung, no need to be nervous.

I'll be by your side the whole time.

Why don't you look happy?

I begged Grandmother

to let you come along as our escort.

This is the Crown Princess' banquet. Why should a man like me be here?

I didn't ask you to talk to her.

Why does Li Minfeng always pick on you?

It's because you don't have a title.

If you want to stand up for yourself, you must prove your worth.

Coming to the palace

will be good for you.

All right.

You women love lecturing people.

You and Minde are really good friends.

Even though we drank together last time,

I still don't feel close to Minde.

It is easy to get close to him.

Just keep trying.

I wouldn't dare.

He never smiles.

I'm scared of him.

He is only like that on the outside.

He is actually really cute.

Really?

The Crown Princess is waiting for you.

-Please come with me. -Okay.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Grand Tutor Liu's son is coming to the palace today.

Grand Tutor Liu's son?

Isn't that the man Father wants me to marry?

Yes.

I'd like to see what kind of person he is.

He thinks he deserves me?

Your Highness, don't act rashly.

Su Xin, I don't want to get married.

Especially to someone I've never met before.

Who knows what kind of person he is?

What if he snores when he sleeps?

What if he is fat?

What if...

What if he smells?

No.

It's too scary.

I don't want to marry him.

Your Highness, that is not for you to decide.

Let's make him feel terrified whenever he hears the word "princess."

That way, he won't marry me.

From what I see,

Changle is the best match for my son, Jun.

Besides, her mother's side is the Chiyun family.

"Coming to the palace will be good for you."

I don't see anyone here.

Is that him?

I heard someone say that Grand Tutor Liu's son is wearing blue.

It must be him.

Let's carry out the plan. Come on.

Excuse me.

Who are you?

We're sorry.

We're very sorry.

What is this?

What is this smell?

It's the water used

to wash the Princess' feet.

A dance without music

isn't that entertaining.

Which one of you

is willing to sing a song for me?

I was going to ask Changle to sing.

-Good job. -Well done.

She's indeed the most talented girl in Ping City.

How wonderful.

By the way, Changle,

come up here.

Let me think about what gift I should give you.

Is that jade ornament of yours

the legendary jade ornament of Empress Wei Zifu?

Your Highness,

it indeed is Empress Wei Zifu's jade ornament.

That's weird.

What is it, Your Highness?

My mother once saw this ornament herself.

She said that

on the back of the ornament,

there was a scratch in the shape of a cross.

They said that Empress Wei Zifu's daughter

did it when she was being naughty.

But this jade ornament...

It's a fake.

-It's real. -You're lying.

Maybe I'm getting old.

My memory is terrible.

Here, Changle.

Changle, look at this.

Do you like this?

Thank you, Your Highness.

Take it.

Yes, Your Highness.

The Princess heard about what happened

and asked me to prepare a warm bath and some clothes for you.

Please help yourself.

Next time, watch where you're going.

Don't be so clumsy.

You're lucky you bumped into me.

If it were someone else, they wouldn't be so nice.

Yes, I understand.

Get out, then.

Young Master, I left clean clothes out here.

Got it. You may leave.

Your Highness, if you don't like him,

you can just tell him in person.

Why did you have to dress up and play these pranks?

Because it's fun.

It's going to be funny.

Come here.

Who took my clothes?

Servants!

Let's see what he is going to do.

If he wears women's clothing, it will be so hilarious.

It must be that little eunuch.

Open the door!

-You... -Open the door!

How dare you?

-How dare I? It's you! -How dare you?

You played a trick on me.

-Are the Princess' servants this bold? -Open up!

Let go of me.

-Open up! -Or I'll tell the Princess.

I can let you go.

-But you have to give me your clothes. -Let that person go!

-No! -Take them off!

Take your clothes off!

Open the door!

Even you get scared?

Fine. Give me my clothes,

and I'll pretend this didn't happen.

Let me out. I'll get your clothes.

You cunning little eunuch.

You want to trick me?

Give me your clothes.

All right.

I admit defeat.

I'll get your clothes.

You think I'll believe you?

Servants.

Bring his clothes in!

No need. I'll get them.

-Are you all right? -I'm fine.

What's their problem?

Where is Minde?

I see that Lady Weiyoung

not only practices the lion dance, but also appreciates flowers.

Your Highness.

You may rise.

Are you here

for the Crown Princess' banquet?

Yes, Your Highness.

Why is there only you?

What about Lady Changle?

There they are.

-Your Highness. -Your Highness.

No need for formalities.

-Thank you, Your Highness. -Thank you, Your Highness.

The flowers are in full bloom.

I wonder if Lady Changle would be willing

to look at them with me?

To look at the flowers with Your Highness would be an honor.

Changru, what's wrong?

No matter where we are,

I'm always the one nobody notices.

Do you like being the center of attention?

Not really.

That's good, then.

If they don't care about us,

we can have fun ourselves.

Come, let's go over there.

Come on.

How dare he be so rude to me, the princess?

I'm going to punish him.

-But you pranked him. -You...

Hey, you. I'm calling you!

How dare he ignore me?

This is infuriating.

Hey.

You again?

Haven't you bothered me enough?

Do you know who I am?

You shouldn't be rude to me.

You're going down.

I don't care who you are.

You think I'm scared because the Princess is on your side?

Let go now.

Or I'll have to hurt you.

The Princess is on my side?

I'm telling you, I'm the...

What?

Tell me, then.

Who are you?

You...

-Idiot. -You...

He is back.

You got lucky today.

I'll let you go for now.

Su Xin, come on.

I'm bored, anyway.

I'll go take a look.

This music...

Weiyoung, where are you going?

This music...

It's Prince Gaoyang.

It's him.

I can finally see him.

Your Highness, I have to go somewhere.

Please excuse me.

Tuoba Jun.

Tuoba Jun.

Tuoba Jun.

Weiyoung.

-Why are you here? -Why are you here?

Let go now.

I won't. Nobody is here.

How do they know each other?

Weiyoung?

Prince Gaoyang, Your Highness.

You may rise.

Prince Gaoyang?

You're Prince Gaoyang?

So you're the daughter of Prime Minister Li?

He is the grandson of the Emperor of Wei.

I wondered when I would see you again.

I never thought it would be so soon

and that it would be here.

That's great.

If you're the Prime Minister's daughter,

I'll know where to find you.

Jun, you're being too straightforward

with Lady Weiyoung here.

Lady Weiyoung, I'm sorry.

Weiyoung isn't that kind of person.

Who said so?

Do you know me well, Your Highness?

Your Highness.

Your Highness, you're finally home.

Lady Changle, long time no see.

You used to call me Changle.

I was young back then.

Please forgive me.

I was wondering why people are gathered here.

Jun, you're home.

Uncle, long time no see.

You'll have to drink with me.

Drink with you? That's not a problem.

Come to my residence tonight.

I have some good wine.

My treat.

It's a promise.

Since we have so many people here,

let's play a game.

What game do you want to play?

You'll know when we get there.

Come on.

Lady Changle,

please.

Weiyoung, let's go.

Jun, you're home.

Your eighth uncle has missed you.

Eighth uncle? Is he a prince?

Are you pretending to be a man again?

I haven't seen you for a year, but you haven't grown up at all.

Aunt.

Don't blow my cover.

Or it won't be fun.

I haven't seen you in a while,

but you still have no respect.

I took care of you when you were a child.

Now you're pretending to be an adult in front of me?

Also,

you think you won't blow your cover?

It's fun

to mess with him.

Which uncle are you again?

-Eighth. -Eighth, is it?

What game are they going to play?

Let's go together.

Come on.

WEI

How could this be?

How could he be the grandson of the Emperor of Wei?

Why is he related to my greatest enemy?

One arrow per person.

We'll see who shoots the most pears.

How is that even possible?

It's too far away.

That's an impossible task.

How could they get any of the pears?

Yes.

It's also windy today. It'll be hard to aim.

-That's right. -Yes.

Yu,

you start.

No.

You're the best archer.

I won't embarrass myself.

Yu,

do you think people wouldn't laugh at you for backing out?

After they see how good you are,

they won't have time to laugh at me.

Get ready!

Prince Dongping's archery skills

are really incredible.

Jun, it's your turn.

No holding back, I'm telling you.

Before my uncle, I wouldn't dare to hold anything back.

Or else

it would be quite an embarrassing loss.

He is even better.

Let's not embarrass ourselves.

Prince Gaoyang is better at it.

Brilliant.

Let me try.

Pardon my terrible skills.

I didn't do it on purpose.

Please forgive me.

Weiyoung, are you all right?

Who are you?

My name is Li Minde.

Your Highness, he is my cousin.

So you're the nephew of Prime Minister Li.

No wonder you are skilled at archery.

Han,

if he doesn't have a title yet,

how about you pick one for him?

That's true. Talents must be utilized.

I recommend you to take the title of Royal Guard.

This...

Hurry and thank Prince Dongping.

Thank you, Your Highness.

So he is not the son of Grand Tutor Liu.

Han, this game of yours is too dangerous.

How about we try my game?

What are the chances that we would get tied together?

I guess we are destined to meet again.

What's wrong with you today?

Why aren't you talking?

I don't feel well.

Please excuse me.

Weiyoung.

It's their loss if they don't play.

Let's continue.

Today, we're going to play

teamed pitch-pot.

So there will be two per team

and you will play pitch-pot together.

Whichever team gets the most in, wins.

The team that gets the least in, loses.

If your team loses,

you'll have to be punished.

Let's start.

Prince Nan'an, Your Highness.

I'll try my best.

I won't let you down.

It's just a game.

No need to be serious.

Weiyoung.

Weiyoung.

How are you feeling?

I'll have the royal physician give you a checkup.

No need. I'm fine.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I'm really happy to see you again.

Did you know that...

Weiyoung.

Please excuse me.

What's wrong with her?

Something feels off.

I didn't know who you were, Your Highness.

Sorry for being rude.

Please forgive me.

You must be worried

about how I'm going to punish you.

You're scared, right?

You can beg for forgiveness.

What is the worst you can do? Kill me?

Even though I'm not very talented,

at least I'm not afraid of dying.

You're so stubborn.

That's my personality.

You...

What are you doing?

We're tied together.

Let go!

-You pulled me. -Let go of me.

Get up, then!

Your Highness.

Lady Changle.

Your Highness.

Can't you call me Changle like the old times?

We're all grown up now.

We can't talk to each other casually.

Has Your Highness forgotten

how we used to look at flowers and play music together?

Yes, I remember you were quite skilled.

You remember?

By the way,

how do you know my sister?

You mean Weiyoung?

On my way back, we met a few times.

I have to go see my mother. Goodbye.

Goodbye, Your Highness.

So he is Prime Minister Li's son.

I thought he was the guy who thought he could be my husband.

That Li Minde

got foot bath water poured on him for nothing.

So funny!

Your Highness, we pranked the wrong person.

I think we messed up.

Su Xin.

It's not my fault.

Don't you think so?

Well...

I was mad at that time

and that Li Minde just happened to walk by.

What was I supposed to do?

Just think of it

as him providing his services to the princess.

Poor Royal Guard Li.

What did you say?

Nothing.

But you reminded me.

If he is going to be a royal guard,

that means I can tease him from time to time.

Your Highness,

he is part of the Royal Guards.

You shouldn't treat him like a maid or a eunuch.

Don't worry.

Of course, I won't treat him like I treat everyone else.

He is a lot more fun.

Your Highness...

I should thank my brother

for giving me such a fun gift.

I can't believe that you are so good at pitch-pot,

Lady Changru.

We got nine out of ten.

I wouldn't dare claim so.

It's all because Your Highness is so talented.

That's strange.

It was a team effort.

Why would all the credit go to me?

Teamed pitch-pot

is all about how well teams work together.

If the two team members

each do their own thing,

even if they are both good shooters,

they would be affected by each other

and not perform well.

That's interesting.

Keep going.

I'm sure that all the princes are fairly skilled at pitch-pot.

So the key to winning

lies in their team members, those who are not as good at the game.

Rather than working hard to get one in myself,

I chose to completely trust Your Highness

and let you lead.

So I just quietly

stood by your side and supported you.

Everyone wants to be the best,

but you...

You're willing to take the supporting role.

Striving to stand out often has the opposite effect.

By remaining quiet,

you achieve more.

Are you trying to get me interested in you?

I just suddenly had a few thoughts about the game of pitch-pot.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

If what you said is true,

how would you explain the fact

that I won the game in the end?

I wouldn't dare make assumptions.

But...

You stand out no matter where you are.

I'm sure that what you care about

wouldn't be a tiny thing like this game.

PRIME MINISTER'S MANOR

JUNLAN COURT

Why does he have to be the grandson of the Emperor of Wei?

They destroyed Northern Liang and killed my family.

But I've developed feelings for him.

Grandmother, Father.

Please forgive me.

Young Lady.

-Young Lady. -Young Lady.

Lady Weiyoung, the man who saved us

is actually Prince Gaoyang.

If you can become friends with him,

nobody will pick on us anymore.

Maybe you could even marry--

Never mention anything about Prince Gaoyang saving us ever again.

Lady Weiyoung.

She is in a bad mood.

Let's go.

Give her some peace and quiet.

Come on.

He just saved my life.

Nothing else.

I don't care about him.

Zi Yan, you did it again.

You can't control your mouth.

You shouldn't say things like that.

If someone else heard--

I'm not as smart or as considerate as you,

but even though I'm stupid,

I care about Lady Weiyoung very much.

For Lady Weiyoung's sake,

I'd be willing to sacrifice my life.

What did I say wrong?

I didn't say anything wrong.

I don't feel well.

Please excuse me.

Please excuse me.

What's wrong with me?

The jade ornament is fake?

The Crown Princess knows many things.

Even though she gave Changle an excuse,

there must be a problem

with this jade ornament.

But I personally took the jade ornament from the princess of Northern Liang.

How could it be fake?

What if the princess you got rid of was fake?

The Crown Princess makes no mistakes.

If the jade ornament is fake,

the princess you killed

must also be fake.

You mean

the princess of Northern Liang is still alive?

Then she must have the real jade ornament

of Empress Wei Zifu.

SONGTAO RESIDENCE

Minde.

Minde, this is a wonderful opportunity.

Mother.

Aunt Xuemei, Minde.

I came to congratulate you

and also Minde.

I heard Father complimenting you just now.

-I'm glad you're here. -Compliment me?

I wanted to thank you.

If you hadn't taken Minde to the palace,

he wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to be a royal guard.

Weiyoung.

You don't look well.

Are you all right?

I didn't sleep well last night.

I have some calming incense here.

You should take some.

Thank you, Aunt Xuemei.

Weiyoung didn't sleep well,

I didn't either.

I wanted to join the army when spring comes.

I could protect the country and do good deeds.

Now what?

Now I can only wander around the palace holding a big sword.

What's good in that?

Minde.

Don't say things like that.

If that gets out, you could be punished.

Also,

I only have one son.

I wouldn't want you to join the army.

Look at you, Minde.

You've made Aunt Xuemei worried again.

Shut it.

Subtitle translation by Sophie Chang