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How did she die?

Tell me.

Tell me. How did she die?

And why...

Why did you impersonate her?

What is your motive?

Weiyoung and I met by chance.

I haven't repaid her for saving my life yet.

Before Weiyoung died,

you were the one she was most worried about.

She told me

to take good care of you.

Mother.

The one who killed Weiyoung is Chiyun Rou.

My family

was also killed by Chiyun Rou and Li Minfeng.

That's why I pretended to be Weiyoung.

Firstly,

I'm here to carry out Weiyoung's last wish.

Secondly,

I'm going to take revenge on Chiyun Rou and her son.

But I swear to God,

I never hated you and Weiyoung.

I promised Weiyoung that I would look after you.

Even if it means risking my life,

I'll keep my promise.

Weiyoung.

How could you pass away just like that?

We didn't even get to see each other.

Weiyoung.

I shouldn't have kept this from you.

If you wish to hit me, scold me,

or even expose my identity,

I won't bear a grudge at all.

Get up.

My daughter, Weiyoung, entrusted her life to you.

How could I expose you?

I know.

You've been true to me.

You've cared for me all this time.

I was moved by you.

In fact, I already see you as my real daughter.

Mother.

From now on, you're also my daughter.

Just like Weiyoung.

-Mother. -Weiyoung.

Weiyoung.

Mother.

JUNLAN COURT

Weiyoung.

Weiyoung.

Minde, what brings you here at this time?

Bai Zhi, serve tea.

-Yes. -Don't bother.

I am to make ancestral offerings on Uncle Xiaoran's behalf.

The horse carriage is waiting for me.

I'm just going to say a few words.

What's the rush?

I'm afraid I won't be back anytime soon.

You'll be alone in the manor.

If anything happens, I...

I...

I'm not worried about you.

You were just accused of pretending to be Weiyoung.

Aunt Rou must still hold a grudge against you.

I'm afraid you'll be picked on again.

I can't stand it when the weak are bullied.

Minde, don't worry.

I'll look after myself.

Besides, I have Jun Tao and Bai Zhi.

We'll be fine.

You should leave your righteous heart behind.

Just go and enjoy the trip.

Exactly, Young Master Minde.

We'll protect our young lady.

I won't spare anyone who dares to bully her.

That's good.

I'll get going.

If anything really comes up, seek help from Prince Gaoyang.

He might be a bit annoying, but he is not a bad person.

All right now.

You're acting as if you're my older cousin.

Just ease your mind and get going.

Also, you'll be out traveling.

Be sure to stay cautious.

Don't act willfully.

There's nothing to worry about.

But you'd better worry about yourself.

My little cousin is so good-looking.

If some young lady falls for you, you might not come home.

How is that possible?

I'll come home for sure.

Wait for me.

Young Master, have some water.

How much longer will it take?

About two more days.

We'll have to spend the night in a small town ahead.

Let's speed up and make it into town before dark.

Yes, Young Master.

Young Master, have some food.

Your Highness, if anyone discovers that we've snuck out of the palace,

I'm dead.

I've arranged to have us covered.

We snuck out, so we'll sneak back in.

No one will notice.

Don't worry.

But this is...

No buts. Don't worry.

Whatever happens, your life is in safe hands.

Young Master.

Are they robbers?

Keep quiet.

How unlucky they are.

I really don't understand.

Why did you sneak out to follow Royal Guard Li around?

Follow him around?

I'm just here to take a stroll.

He just happened to be here.

Why did you ask about his schedule before leaving the palace?

If you say another word, I'll pull out your tongue.

Where's Li Minde?

Where did he go?

Hurry, we shouldn't lose him.

Who are you?

It's me.

Your Highness?

Why are you everywhere?

Shouldn't you get up now?

How dare you be so rude to me?

Young Master, are you all right?

I offended Your Highness in a haste.

Please forgive me.

Get up.

What are you doing here?

I was sent to do an inspection while disguised as a commoner.

Just the two of you?

So what?

I got lost from my guards.

Where are you going?

Your Highness.

I'm making ancestral offerings in Zhending on behalf of my uncle.

I'm coming with you.

You can escort me.

Why would I do that?

Why not?

It's decided.

I'll take your horse.

-Your Highness. -What is it?

Are you defying orders?

I wouldn't dare.

Step aside.

You...

What?

Kneel. If not, how will I get on the horse?

Young Master.

Keep up.

Be sure to protect Young Master.

Yes.

Come and have a look.

Your Highness.

Isn't that Lady Weiyoung's maid,

-Bai Zhi? -I'll take this.

-Sure. -Yes, it's Bai Zhi.

Yes.

Buy some.

Bai Zhi, His Highness...

He'd like to speak with you.

Young Lady!

Young Lady!

What are you so happy about?

While I was out today,

I found this really beautiful place.

I think you've been through a lot lately.

If you take a stroll outside,

that will be wonderful.

-Take a stroll? -Yes.

Jun Tao, am I right?

It's good for Young Lady to take a stroll.

Sure. When should we head out?

Tomorrow.

Sure. Ask Changru to come along.

The more, the merrier.

No.

Why not?

It's because...

I heard from Rong'er that Lady Changru is working hard on her needlework.

She shouldn't be disturbed.

Let's go by ourselves, then.

Yes, Young Lady.

I'll go prepare for it.

Young Master, we've arrived.

Is this the town?

Yes.

I'm so tired of riding the horse.

Forgive me for not offering Your Highness the carriage.

At the Prime Minister's manor, carriages are for the ladies.

Am I right, Ping An?

-Yes, Young Master. -Are you mocking me?

I wouldn't dare.

Your Highness, you're so valiant.

How dare I belittle you?

Ping An, let's get some rest.

Yes, Young Master.

Li Minde, don't be so cocky!

Just wait!

I'll get my hands on you one day!

JIXIANG INN

Please enjoy.

Young Master, the food is getting cold.

I can see that.

I'm starving to death.

So am I.

He can eat first.

I heard that they have fine wine here.

I've ordered some especially for Your Highness.

They said it's very strong.

Your Highness mustn't drink too much.

Enjoy.

What are you laughing at?

Did I laugh? I didn't.

Right?

-You didn't laugh. -Exactly.

You're laughing because I can't drink the liquor!

Step aside.

Drink it.

Let's see if you can still laugh when you're drunk.

Pour the wine.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, stop drinking.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, don't drink too much while traveling.

Move aside.

Your Highness, don't.

You two, leave the room!

Don't come in without my permission.

You'd better step out.

-Young Master. -The Prince has spoken.

Get out!

Today...

We'll have a competition, fair and square.

Whoever loses...

Whoever loses is a downright asshole.

You said it.

I said it.

Fine, drink!

LIQUOR

Keep drinking.

Drink.

Here.

I'll make you admit defeat today...

Admit defeat willingly.

Look at your face.

It's like a monkey's bottom.

Listen up.

The loser...

It's definitely you.

You're the asshole!

What did you say?

You...

How dare you...

-What are you doing? -How dare you scold me?

I'll have you...

I'll sentence you to death!

Aren't you abusing your power as a prince?

-Look at you. -Me? I...

You're such a sissy.

You also talk like a sissy.

Stop pestering me.

There's nothing about you that I like.

Seriously.

I'm going to kill you!

-Can you defeat me? -I'll beat you.

-I'll beat you to death. I'll... -Go on.

Here, do it.

Come here. Hit me. Go on.

You foolish Li Minde!

You're taking advantage of me again!

You think that you...

You're...

Get up.

Get up!

Get up.

Could it be...

Could he really be into men?

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Nothing happened last night, right?

What could happen?

You challenged Royal Guard Li to drink liquor last night.

I wanted to hold you back, but you didn't let me in.

You made me wait outside.

There was nothing I could do.

I don't blame you.

Don't worry.

Royal Guard Li thinks that I'm a man.

What can go wrong?

Right, when we return to the palace,

I'll pull your tongue out if you say a word about this.

Greetings, Your Highness.

What is this about?

Let go of me!

What's going on?

Your Highness, didn't you say you got separated from your guards?

Therefore, I immediately informed the local officers to protect you.

But...

But we agreed that you would protect me.

Your Highness, you're a prince.

-Exactly. -You have to stay safe.

-Yes. -I can't take such responsibility.

I'll take my leave.

-Goodbye. -Li Minde, get back here!

Your Highness.

I've sent my men to Ping City right away.

Please come back with me to the palace.

What?

Does it mean that Father knows about this?

Li Minde, this is all your fault.

What a beautiful place.

How is it?

Isn't it a nice place?

I really haven't been to such a quiet place for a long time.

Bai Zhi, you're the best.

I'll reward you handsomely when we get home.

Come here.

What a coincidence, Weiyoung.

What are you doing here?

Tuoba Jun?

What are you doing here?

I happened to pass by here on my way to do some work.

Work?

You pass by here?

I'm here to...

inspect the people.

Feel free to do so, Your Highness.

I'll take my leave.

Why are you leaving so soon?

How did you know I just got here?

Didn't you just happen to pass by?

I'll be honest.

I asked Bai Zhi to bring you here.

Don't get angry yet.

I just want you to take a break.

And for one more reason,

I also want to see you.

Your Highness, why bother doing so?

I was born with a low status.

It's not worth making such an effort for me.

Don't say that.

I don't like hearing it.

To me, you're Li Weiyoung.

Be it a peasant girl, the Prime Minister's daughter,

or Lady Anping, you're one and the same.

Doesn't my identity make any difference to you, Your Highness?

Certainly not.

Whoever you may be, you're just you.

You're the Li Weiyoung that has been on my mind.

Weiyoung.

I have to make this clear to you.

-I actually-- -Jun!

Lady Weiyoung.

So many coincidences today.

Both princes and Lady Anping are out here on a trip.

What a small world.

Why don't you say a word?

Stay away from me.

Where did Lady Anping get this bodyguard?

Her temper stinks like a pebble in the latrine.

Tough and foul.

Today must be a good day.

If it wasn't, how could I run into the both of you here?

Or did you plan to meet here in the first place?

-Yes. -No.

How about you, Uncle Yu?

What brings you here so suddenly?

I've long heard that the scenery here is great.

I took time off to come here.

Who knew I would run into you?

Everyone knows about the great scenery.

Good scenery is like a beauty.

All men chase after her.

How about we drink a toast

to this scenery?

Here.

It's a poisonous bug.

It's all right. I have medicine.

Let me do it.

Young Lady, are you all right?

She was bitten by a poisonous bug.

But it's not that bad.

She is fine now.

-Thank you, Your Highness. -Hold on.

This medicine can cure it.

It's best to leave it on for a day.

Thank you, Your Highness.

It's good that you're fine.

It's getting late.

I should head back now.

-I'll escort you. -I'll escort you.

It's fine. My carriage is nearby.

I can head home alone.

-I'll take my leave. -Hold on.

Here. Take it.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Your Highness,

I found out that Lady Anping came here on a trip.

I didn't expect Prince Gaoyang to run into her by chance.

By chance?

How can there be so many coincidences?

If I've guessed it right,

Jun must have already known that Li Weiyoung was coming here.

It's a shame that the poisonous bug you prepared lent him a hand.

It was my fault.

You're not to be blamed.

Jun can win this round.

Yes.

Bai Zhi!

This is all my fault.

Young Lady, please forgive me.

Bai Zhi, who do you serve?

Who do you obey?

It's definitely you, Young Lady.

I just think that Prince Gaoyang is truly sincere.

He asked a mere maid like me for help.

Is that why you helped him deceive me?

I really didn't mean to lie to you.

I just think that Prince Gaoyang truly likes you.

-I know that you also-- -That's enough.

Not another word.

I know you mean well.

However, not everything is what it seems to you.

You might think you mean well,

but it might actually make me suffer. Do you understand?

I'm sorry, Young Lady.

I know I did wrong.

What about Prince Nan'an?

I really don't know why Prince Nan'an showed up there.

Perhaps...

Prince Nan'an was really there on a trip?

Weiyoung.

Changru.

Get up.

Thank you, Young Lady.

What happened?

Don't you like Bai Zhi the most?

I do like her.

But she should still be reprimanded when she makes mistakes.

Didn't you just get home?

I overheard you talking about Prince Nan'an and Prince Gaoyang.

What was that about?

I was out taking a stroll.

I didn't expect to run into them.

Anyway, it's a long story.

What?

Li Weiyoung and the two princes went on a stroll together?

They ran into each other.

Ran into each other?

As if.

What are the chances of running into both princes?

Li Weiyoung must have set it up.

She really is something.

She wants to win over both princes.

Listen.

Stop being so silly and calling her "Weiyoung" affectionately.

You bare your heart to everyone.

She might betray you someday.

Weiyoung isn't like that.

I trust her.

It's just that...

if Changle finds out that Weiyoung met Prince Gaoyang in private,

who knows what fuss she'll kick up again?

Aren't we in for a good show?

Mother.

You have to help me.

You must help me.

What is it?

Li Weiyoung...

Li Weiyoung secretly met up with Prince Gaoyang behind my back.

All you do is cry.

What good does it do?

Will Li Weiyoung take pity on you?

Will she return Prince Gaoyang to you?

Or will you be able to win Prince Gaoyang over with your tears,

so that he sees you differently?

-I... -Whatever it is you want,

you have to fight for it.

Whatever the means, whatever price it takes.

You have to get it.

Otherwise...

if you lose to Li Weiyoung again,

you'll never be able to hold your head up before her.

You're then destined as a loser.

I...

I'm scared.

Scared?

What are you scared of?

Are you afraid that others will call you unscrupulous for playing tricks?

Right and wrong are defined by the winners.

If you win,

even the wrong can be deemed right.

If you lose,

you won't even get a chance to be judged by others.

All you have to do is to get a head start.

Score first.

Then no one will dare to judge you.

Men's war is fought on the battlefield.

Women's war is fought with wisdom and trickery.

Mother.

I don't want to lose.

I'll never lose to Li Weiyoung.

I, Li Changle, and Li Weiyoung

we'll always remain as enemies.

She can't exist while I live.

I can't exist while she lives.

Changle.

Bear this in mind.

Here in the Prime Minister's manor...

No, in the entire Great Wei,

no one is fit to challenge you.

Anyone who stands in your way will come to one end.

Death.

We had underestimated her.

Hence, we lost a lot of opportunities.

She has risen in power.

Now that we wish to tackle her,

we'll have to put our lives at risk.

Young Lady.

Young Lady, you mentioned about visiting the third lady.

Are we still going?

Is the chicken soup ready?

Everything is ready.

Let's go. We'll bring it to Aunt Xuemei.

PRIME MINISTER'S MANOR

Madam.

What's wrong?

I had a terrible dream, Master.

What kind of dream is it?

I dreamed of several wooden people.

They were all holding wooden clubs.

They were hitting you from all directions.

What kind of dream was that?

Master.

Could this dream be a premonition?

It's just a dream.

Go back to bed.

You're just so good at cheering me up.

Old Madam, I'm just being honest.

Here, Rou.

Rou, what's the matter?

You don't seem well.

I don't know why.

I've been having headaches.

I can't sleep well either.

Have you sent for a physician?

I did.

I took medicine as well.

I'm getting better.

You were born to work hard.

When you used to manage the household, you were always moving around.

But you were in great spirits.

Now that I'm in charge,

trivial illnesses start creeping on you when you have nothing to do.

Why don't I talk to Xiaoran about making you take charge again?

Yi, how is that so?

Master told me to get some rest.

He did that in my best interest.

Moreover, you've been managing the household properly.

Not doing anything is quite nice for me.

Madam.

Rou.

Haven't you recovered yet?

Why do you seem even paler?

I don't know what's wrong lately.

I seemed to have gotten better after taking the medicine,

but then when I stopped taking it, it relapsed again.

My chest also feels very tight.

Has she been ill for a while?

Yes.

Weiyoung, didn't you know?

Whenever I went to greet her,

I didn't notice that she was ill.

I heard Aunt Rou has some good and bad days.

Perhaps, when you were visiting,

it might be one of her good days.

Madam.

Mother.

Mother, what's wrong?

Are you all right, Mother?

Mother.

Mother.

Mother.

Rou!

-Mother! What's wrong, Mother? -Rou!

-What's wrong? -Madam.

Mother.

Madam.

-Is anyone there? -Mother!

Summon the royal physician!

Mother, wake up!

Royal Physician.

How is my wife?

Madam has been troubled lately.

She feels pain in her chest.

According to common practice, I prescribed the cure for the symptoms.

She should be getting better.

But my mother threw up blood today.

She is still unconscious.

Royal Physician Shen.

You have to save my mother.

I've never come across such a condition.

It's really beyond me.

Prime Minister Li.

Please hire someone more skillful.

Royal Physician Shen.

Royal Physician Shen.

Master, please allow me to say something.

Go ahead.

Judging by Madam's condition,

she seems to be...

possessed.

Nonsense!

Chun Ming, what is it that you know?

Lady Changle.

Madam's symptoms are similar to my relative's.

At first, my relative suffered from anxiety.

Then there were the nightmares.

Headaches and chest pains came later.

Her entire body was in pain.

Then she started throwing up blood.

She fell into a coma.

In no time...

In no time, she...

What happened?

She passed away.

It was until the day she was buried,

a Taoist master happened to pass by.

He said that there was evil lurking around.

Then later, they searched her daughter-in-law's room.

They found...

They found a wooden figurine with the birth date of the deceased.

That's voodoo.

Insolent maid.

How dare you incite fear!

Twenty years ago, there was a terrible drought in summer.

The sorcerers in Ping City clouded everyone's judgment with evil ways.

His Majesty flew into a rage.

He decreed to have them all arrested.

This matter implicated many innocent officials.

Hundreds of people died in a snap.

His Majesty has already banned voodooism.

Are you trying to get our family into trouble with your tale?

Old Madam, please spare me!

That's not my intention.

I'm just worried about Madam.

If she really is possessed,

I'm afraid no medicine can cure her.

Father.

Please save Mother.

Mother is now on the verge of death.

If she can't be cured, I'm afraid...

Father, please hire a Taoist master to take a look at Mother.

If anyone hears of this matter and informs His Majesty,

our entire clan will be executed.

Father.

You can't just let Mother die.

Grandmother.

You can't let Mother die without doing anything, Grandmother.

Father, you mustn't.

Supernatural beliefs aren't to be taken seriously.

Do you still remember that Taoist master from Zijin Abbey?

He claimed to be eminent.

Yet he was nothing more than a crook.

They can't be trusted.

If we wish to cure Mother, we'll need to hire physicians.

Even Royal Physician Shen can't save Mother.

Who else can?

Li Weiyoung.

You don't want Mother to recover.

You can't wait to see her dead.

Changle, how can you be so sure?

Aren't you concerned that it will hinder Mother's recovery?

Do you really care about her?

Madam.

Oh, no.

Madam has thrown up blood again.

Mother.

Mother.

Madam.

Mother.

-Mother. -Rou.

-Madam. -Rou.

-Madam. -Rou.

Father.

Please send for a Taoist master to save Mother.

Quickly. Send for a Taoist master.

Yes.

Rou.

-Mother. -Rou.

Master Li.

Madam is indeed under the spells of witchcraft.

Master, you claimed that my mother is cursed by witchcraft.

Why should we believe in you?

Are you sure you can cure my mother?

Only by seeking out the cursed object can we save Madam.

Master, where is this cursed object?

It is right here in this manor.

What should we do?

Servants.

Search the entire manor.

Leave no stone unturned.

Yes.

To ensure impartiality, you are to return to your quarters.

The bodyguards will search the premises in your presence.

-Yes. -Yes.

Yes.

-Search carefully. -What are you doing?

Things will be damaged.

-Nothing here. -Over here.

-Young Master's painting. -Nothing here.

Madam.

-Search inside. -Yes.

Nothing.

Nothing.

Nothing here.

Hurry up.

Search carefully.

What on earth is going on?

I don't know either.

The two of you, wait out here.

The two of you, search this room.

The last two, follow me and search here.

-Yes. -Yes.

Lady Weiyoung, can you open the box?

Lady Weiyoung, may I ask what is in this fabric?

It's just a fan.

May I take a look?

Sure.

BIRTH YEAR, MONTH, DAY, TIME

The cursed object.

HEXIANG COURT

Master.

Chun Ming.

Madam.

Master.

How is it?

Have you found anything?

They found a cursed object in Weiyoung's room

that has your birth date on it.

What?

Weiyoung wants to harm me?

Rou.

What on earth are you trying to do?

Haven't you done enough already?

Will you only be satisfied when the Li family has been wiped out?

Master.

What are you implying?

Do you think that I framed Weiyoung?

Did you not?

You didn't succeed in deceiving us with a fake Weiyoung.

Now you came up with voodooism.

Minfeng is dead.

Even if you frame Weiyoung,

he can't be brought back to life.

Only Weiyoung can restore glory to the Li family now.

I won't allow you to do as you wish.

-Madam. -Madam.

-Madam. -Madam.

Subtitle translation by Carole Chen