Original subtitles

♫ A lonely shadow under the moonlight has drenched her clothes in tears ♫

♫ The flowed water isn't enough to repay a lifetime of deep love ♫

♫ Hastily looking back at so much love and hatred that happened in this lifetime ♫

♫ Only wish to be with you forever ♫

♫ Endless drizzle is so fine like my worries ♫

♫ Looking back to several coming mornings and cold rain ♫

♫ Where did you make your temporary stop? ♫

♫ If Heaven has compassion, it has become merciless ♫

♫ Loving but still parting in the end ♫

♫ The mark of your reincarnation has fallen on my forehead ♫

♫ Until the day that I can't breathe ♫

♫ If Heaven has compassion, it has become merciless ♫

♫ Despite a thousand layers of mortal life, I will still wait for you ♫

♫ Using your concerns ♫

♫ To completely dye my hair white ♫

♫ So close yet world's apart, but you never left ♫

♫ If Heaven has compassion, it has become merciless ♫

♫ Loving but still parting in the end ♫

♫ The mark of your reincarnation ♫

♫ Has fallen on my forehead ♫

♫ Until the day that I can't breathe ♫

♫ If Heaven has compassion, it has become merciless ♫

♫ Despite a thousand layers of mortal life, I will still wait for you ♫

♫ Using your concerns ♫

♫ To completely dye my hair white ♫

♫ So close yet world's apart, but you never left ♫

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[Princess Weiyoung]

[Episode 3]

[Junlan (Gentleman-line Orchid) Courtyard]

This is where you will live from now on.

Madam said that if you need anything else, you can just ask us.

You need to be satisfied.

Thank Mother for me for being concerned.

You must be tired from your travels. Rest up.

- Miss - Miss, it's really big here.

It's so beautiful!

Let's go.

Our sister-in-law was speechless when Weiyoung argued with her. It was so satisfying.

Who told her to be acting high and mighty all the time? Didn't she embarrass herself just now?

But this Weiyoung really is from the countryside.

From now on, Elder Sister-in-Law has something to annoy her.

But we will also have a good show to watch, won't we?

There's no meaning in talking to people like you.

Young ladies, you've returned! [Ruyi (As One Wishes) House]

Are you hungry? Would you like us to go bring some food?

No need! We already ate at Eldest Sister's place.

Eldest Sister's snacks are really good.

I heard that they were all bestowed by the Imperial Consorts.

Third Sister.

Have you also seen the clothes that Eldest Sister wears?

The fabric is so soft and silky.

What is this? It's nothing compared to Eldest Sister's.

If I were a daughter of the Eldest Son, the things that I eat, wear, and use

would be so much better than now!

Stop daydreaming.

Do you feel wronged for being born to the Second Son?

With my beautiful looks,

I would be the second most beautiful lady in Ping City if I were the daughter of the Eldest Son.

That's right. Why did you speak ill of Second Sister like that in front of Eldest Sister?

Second Eldest Sister just came. She never did anything to you.

Because Eldest Sister likes listening to that kind of thing.

When Eldest Sister is happy, she rewards me with food.

Look at how useless you are!

I wonder what you say about me in front of Eldest Sister.

Even if I say things, it'll just be the truth.

Third Sister, not that I want to lecture you,

but in terms of looks or talent, you can't compare to Eldest Sister.

Li Changxi, you must remember,

I'm your real biological sister.

Putting me down to get the favors of others, do you think you get to have more dignity?

[Prime Minister Manor]

My Lady, wash your hands, please.

Follow me!

Miss, we're going to bring some food.

We are going.

- Huamei. - Miss, do you have any orders?

Why didn't I see my older brother, Li Minfeng, yesterday?

Eldest Young Master accompanied the Duke of Hexi to attend a birthday celebration.

Who would have thought he would rebel? Eldest Young Master followed along with General Chiyun in suppressing the rebellion.

He probably won't come back for a while.

Rebel?

I heard that Duke of Hexi pledged his allegiance wholeheartedly to Northern Wei to protect his citizens.

He wasn't disloyal to the Emperor. Why would he rebel?!

This... I don't know.

Second Miss, you'll need to pay respect to your elders.

There's no way to bypass the tea offering custom.

I need to learn this?

There is much to learn about this custom.

If you are so filled with disbelief,

why don't you show me how to do it?

You want me to offer tea to you?

That's right. I'm representing the First Madam now.

Second Miss, just think of it as offering tea to the First Madam herself.

When you are offering tea, your body needs to be low and your arms need to be raised

to show your respect toward your elders.

Do it again.

Lift your hands high.

Too high. Lower.

A bit higher.

I told you to raise it higher!

Miss! Miss!

Miss, your hands are red.

You did that on purpose!

Second Miss, you've wrongly accused me.

How would I know that you couldn't hold the cup tightly?

Looks like you have to start with the very basic kneeling.

Come on.

Kneel. Bow.

Hands have to be lower.

Lower. Both sides have to be low.

Start over. Do it again.

Bow.

Your back should be straight.

Straighten it!

I told you to straighten it. Hurry up!

Lower. Lower. This side has to be lower, too.

How many times have I told you? Why can't you remember?

If you're like this, how will I explain it to First Madam?!

The First Madam told you to teach me how to kneel and bow. She didn't tell you to hit me seven times.

First Madam said that if you cannot do it, then you shall be hit.

But she didn't tell you to hit me seven times.

- Catch her! - Yes!

What are you trying to do?! What is this?!

Get out of my way!

Kneel!

I'm representing the First Madam today! If you dare hit me, that's like hitting her.

One!

Two! Three!

- Four! - Stop it! Someone save me!

Five! Six!

Save me!

Seven!

Save me! First Madam!

What happened?

I couldn't even take a sip of my tea before I was asked to come here.

Weiyoung, this is your father, the Prime Minister.

Hurry and greet your father.

Father.

You are Weiyoung?

Yes.

Lord. Old Madam. I earnestly wanted to teach Weiyoung.

But look. She hit Chunming, whom I sent, to this extent.

She clearly isn't giving me any importance as her mother.

Weiyoung. What happened?

Do you want me to act on the house rules to punish you?

Father, it wasn't my fault.

Chunming, let me ask you. Didn't you say it was Mother who told you to teach me etiquette?

In the garden, you represented Mother. Right?

Mother, isn't what Chunming said correct?

Father, you know I grew up in the countryside.

I don't know any etiquette.

It's not easy to start learning from the beginning.

That's right. If you have the heart, you will be able to learn it.

Grandmother, I really tried to learn it.

But no matter how focused I am, it's impossible for me to learn all of it in a few days.

But any time I messed up,

Chunming... Chunming would hit me.

And her stroke was so ruthless and sinister.

Isn't that too much?

Look.

Why is it like this? Come over here.

Let me see. Come.

Grandmother, look.

Aiya.

Harsh teachers lead to good students. This was for your own good.

But a truly good teacher wouldn't punish people constantly!

Furthermore, I just started learning.

She's right. Confucius guided people step by step using appropriate methods.

He broadened their knowledge by using different classics and restricted their manner of speech and behavior using etiquette.

Chunming represents Mother. Those who knew would say Chunming is strict,

but those who don't would assume that all this had been suggested by Mother!

Mother's good intentions would be misinterpreted as viciousness because of Chunming's actions.

So, I taught Chunming a lesson to save Mother's reputation.

Mother, please don't blame me.

Eldest Daughter-in-Law.

In this matter, Chunming went overboard.

Chunming, you went overboard this time.

Go ask for Second Miss' forgiveness.

Second Miss, it's all my fault.

Please forgive me.

Chunming,

you are the chief maid beside Mother. How could I even dare to blame it on you?

Get up.

But please don't act like this again.

[Junlan Courtyard]

I just came back, and First Madam already can't wait to show me her might.

If I just follow along, who knows how badly we will be bullied later on?

I'm so mad.

Miss. I just heard that

Seventh Concubine has always had bad health.

Furthermore, she's been living in the dark, cold, and humid Nan Courtyard.

She was terribly ill a few times but was too poor to call a doctor. Her illness has been lingering on.

- Now, she's very sick again. - I have to go see my mother.

You can't Miss! The Old Master has given strict orders

that no one can enter Nan Courtyard without permission.

How about... we go beg the First Madam?

Beg her? That's worse than just sneaking in.

Oh, by the way, Miss. The Old Madam's 60th birthday is coming soon.

Have you thought about what to give her?

In this manor, it seems that only Old Madam sincerely treats you well.

If you give her a good present, she'll definitely be happy.

- 60th birthday? - Yes.

Present?

Then, will the Eldest Young Master return that day?

That's right. I heard that the eldest young master returns for the celebration every year.

Prince of Nan'an, for you to personally bring the Emperor's gift to our manor

makes me feel so touched that I'm speechless.

The family of Prime Minister Li is dedicated to the country.

They've always bent to a task and spared no effort. Contributed through many hardships and merits.

It's my honor to come to Li Manor and deliver these gifts in His Majesty's place.

If we're speaking about great merits, who could compare with you?

In my opinion, His Majesty is starting to trust you more.

Since the Crown Prince passed away, the position has remained vacant. Perhaps...

The Crown Prince will be the future emperor.

Only the Emperor will decide who his heir will be.

Who are we to make false assumptions?

Your Highness is right. I... I misspoke.

Minfeng, you suppressed the rebellion and provided a great service.

I will recommend you to Father.

Thank you, Your Highness. I will surely serve loyally as payment to His Majesty's grace and to repay the citizens.

Come to my mansion when you have time.

I'm scared to lose out on a capable man who could counsel me.

It's more than I could ever ask for!

Please.

Grandmother, may your happiness be as great as the East Sea and may you live as long as the South Mountain.

My three beautiful granddaughters, quickly get up.

Get up.

[Life]

Wishing the Old Madam many blessings and long life, as great as the East Sea!

Likewise.

Please sit.

Today is Grandmother's 60th birthday. I have a present to celebrate your birthday.

Rong'er!

[Life]

[Life]

What kind of present will it be?

[Longevity Scroll: 100 Repitions of the Character for Life]

This is...

Changru, did you embroider this "Hundred Year Longevity" scroll yourself?

Isn't that so, Old Madam?

To make this embroidery, Changru spent three months.

Her eyes almost went bad.

I just wanted to be filial to Grandmother,

so I couldn't be negligent in even one stitch.

Not simple.

Changle,

don't you also have a present?

Yes, Mother.

Changru, it seems that we thought of the same thing.

My present is also a "Hundred Year Longevity" embroidery.

Tanxiang.

Also a "Hundred Year Longevity" embroidery?

What's the difference between them?

[Life]

- Eldest Miss really has the skills of an expert. - You're right.

- Yes, it is. - Oh my!

This one is so outstanding.

This... Isn't this the Luoyang's specially made Feiyun Gold thread?

I heard that Feiyun gold thread is priceless.

But Changle, when showing filial piety, the price doesn't matter.

It's the thought that counts.

Of course.

So to prepare this gift,

since a year ago, I looked all over the world

and finally found a hundred 100-year-old elders.

I asked them to personally write the word for life.

Then, I hand embroidered their words.

It was only yesterday that I finished this embroidery work.

Along with the one hundred 100-year-old elders, I wish Grandmother happiness and longevity.

Changle, your intentions indeed can't be surpassed by any ordinary person.

The Eldest Miss is so creative.

Old Madam, you have such good fortune.

This embroidery method, this hand-sewn scroll, and the thought...

I wouldn't be able to do this even if I tried my whole life!

Eldest Sister, this really lives up to your reputation as a brilliant girl.

That's right.

Many thanks for your praise.

Old Madam, you really have good fortune.

Let us toast you.

- Changle— - Wishing Old Madam blessings as bountiful as the East Sea and life as long as the South Mountain.

Thank you, everyone.

Thank you, everyone, for coming here to celebrate my mother's birthday.

Let me offer a toast to everyone. Today, you all drink more.

So hateful.

Not only did she make your three months worth of work be in vain,

she even came up with a "Hundred Year Longevity" embroidery to slap us in the face.

The Chiyun family is big and strong.

What can't they spend? Who can't they buy?

I'm sure that Li Changle didn't even move her finger.

Hey? Why haven't we seen Second Sister?

Where did she go?

She still must be used to being in the countryside.

Chunming, go look for her.

Yes.

Listen. What's that sound?

Let's go see.

Good!

So good!

Whoa. Good!

It's so amusing!

Your Highness, please.

Look at that.

Li Minfeng...

Don't leave any Northern Liang traitor alive!

Die!

You...

Miss! Miss!

Miss, what's wrong?

Miss!

Baizhi.

- Are you ready? - Yes.

- Great! Great! - Well done!

- Good! Good! - Great!

Good!

Whoa!

It's so pretty!

- Good, good, good! - Good!

It's really not bad.

Tanxiang.

I understand, Miss.

Miss!

Thank you.

Your Highness the Prince of Nan'an?

Greetings, Your Highness the Prince of Nan'an!

Please forego the formalities.

I can't bear this bow from you, the elder birthday celebrant.

Today is a happy day.

Everyone, just act as you normally would. Don't be restricted by etiquette and ruin the atmosphere.

Yes.

This is...

Greetings, Prince of Nan'an. I am Li Weiyoung.

This is also my granddaughter.

Your Highness, I'm sorry about that.

Sorry, Grandmother. I intended to use the lion dance to wish you well on your birthday and make you happy.

I didn't expect to still make a mess of the performance.

- Not at all! You've performed well! Good job! - Yes.

Celebrating one's birthday should be lively and jolly!

Weiyoung, I never thought that a naughty monkey like you

would know how to do the lion dance and how to make a slip.

My stomach hurts from laughing!

Having a good laugh makes me ten years younger.

This is my best present!

Grandmother, Prince of Nan'an came here today by the Emperor's order.

May I trouble Old Madam to receive this decree.

"A decree from the Emperor. The Li Family's oldest son, Li Minfeng,

has done a great service by helping General Chiyun Nan eliminate the traitors.

Coincidentally, it is also Elder Madam Li's birthday.

I especially grant him the treasures confiscated from the Duke of Hexi Manor.

I grant Elder Madam Li a pair of gold cushions,

grant Li Xiaoran a porcelain ink stone set,

and grant Li Minfeng a belt with the beast design.

All other female members of the family will receive bolts of gold fabric."

That is all. Thank the graces of the Emperor.

Long life to His Majesty!

I thank His Majesty for his grace.

Thank you, Prince of Nan'an, for remembering us.

A few days ago, your nephew, Chiyun Nan, received the permission of the Emperor

to convert the previous Duke of Hexi Mansion into his General Mansion.

Now, your son, Li MInfeng, has also received abundant rewards from the Emperor.

Your family is really basking in limitless glory.

It's all thanks to the love given by the Emperor.

No need to be so courteous.

- From now on, I hope the Li Family can do more things for Emperor Father and the Imperial court. - Miss, what's wrong?

- Are you not feeling well? - I will definitely do my best

until I die.

Changle, look at what this is.

That is what my grandmother gave to me for my birthday.

Thank you, Royal Grandmother.

Changle, do you like it?

It's so beautiful!

Is this the legendary jade of Wei Zifu?

Feng'er, you actually found it?

Of course, Mother.

Thank you, Older Brother.

This is the legendary heavenly fated jade.

I heard that only a person with the fate of the phoenix can truly own it.

I never thought that Li Changle would obtain it.

Matters about fate are usually baseless.

How can one's fate be determined by just an object?

Thank you, Prince of Nan'an. I will greatly thank you next time.

The best thanks is your happiness.

Mother, help me put it on.

- Li Weiyoung, what are you doing?! - You...

Let go!

What are you doing? This is a precious object!

Let go!

Li Weiyoung!

Let go! Li Weiyoung!

Weiyoung...

Let go!

What are you thinking?!

Miss, are you feeling unwell?

Are you all right?

Miss?

I suddenly remembered

that when I was still in the countryside,

an old man said that a spiritual jade like this

must be tied using a special manner,

so that its master can get everything his way.

What do you know?

Since you know it, quickly tie it on your eldest sister.

My daughter is not sensible. Your Highness, sorry to let you see such an embarrassment.

Second Miss must be tired. Accompany her back to her room.

Yes.

Brother!

Don't cry. Go home early.

Be good.

Go home.

Little Sister, you haven't been in the palace for long.

Don't cause any trouble and bring shame to the Li family.

Yes, Eldest Sister.

[Mansion of the Prince of Nan'an]

Your Highness, are you really going to put Li Minfeng in an important position?

Li Minfeng spoke of the matter of my being one of the Emperor's heirs in front of us.

It shows that he's an idiot.

The one I value more is his father, Li Xiaoran.

Now, all the princes are eyeing the Crown Prince position covetously.

They have gained a lot of their own henchmen.

So, we have to strengthen our own forces also.

Then who do you think is our strongest enemy?

Prince of Dongping has accompanied Emperor Father on several expeditions.

He has done a lot of outstanding military service. He has also gained a lot of approval in court.

Almost all have deemed him as the next Crown Prince.

We cannot belittle the last Crown Prince's son, Tuoba Jun, either.

Jun'er has always been liked by Emperor Father.

Who says that he can't become the Crown Prince?

Therefore, it's still too early for us to be pleased with ourselves.

Remember, always be careful of your speech and behavior.

Yes, Your Highness.

Last time, Prince of Gaoyang let the refugees of Liang Province into the city to settle down without permission.

Won't he definitely be punished by the Emperor?

Jun'er looks as if he's reckless, but he's actually very careful.

After letting all the refugees into the city, he immediately had any suspicious people leave.

It didn't cause chaos and won over the hearts of many people.

At most, Emperor Father will just scold him.

When we deal with him, we certainly must have planned and prepared well.

We definitely can't lower our guard.

Miss, do you feel unwell?

I'll go and inform the Nanny's chief steward to get a doctor here.

No need. I'm fine now.

- Second Sister. - Third Miss.

Second Sister, quickly sit.

You sit as well.

I am Li Changru from the Second Son's household. Sister, you arrived a few days ago,

but today is the first time we've met face to face.

Just now, your complexion seemed sickly. Are you all right?

I'm fine. Thanks for your concern.

Rong'er.

This was handmade by me.

You made this yourself?

The craftsmanship is so good. Thank you, Third Sister.

I don't know much else. I'm only good at the feminine crafts.

If I frequently come and visit later on, you won't mind, will you?

Not at all.

I would be more than happy to have such an obedient and lovely younger sister to chat with.

That's great!

Then I have someone whom I can talk in confidence with now.

Within the residence, you have so many sisters.

Didn't you have one before?

It's all right if it's just small talk,

but I'm unable to talk in confidence with just anyone.

Older Sister, you are new here. You'll understand soon.

All right. Thanks for the reminder.

Come to my place later to get some nourishing medicine.

Don't actually hurt your eyes.

Grandmother will definitely not remember all your good.

If you had discussed things with me beforehand and let me give you some pointers,

then we wouldn't have given the same gift.

Is it really a coincidence?

Or did you already know the present that I was preparing,

so you deliberately embroidered a Hundred Year Longevity scroll also, to suppress me?

Even if I purposely did it,

what can you do now?

Miss. Miss. They really are too much!

Why don't we tell the Old Madam?

Nothing will happen even if we tell Old Madam.

We can't do anything to her.

[Ruyi House]

Not many people knew that I was embroidering the Hundred Year Longevity scroll as a present.

How then did Eldest Sister find out about it?

It's your skill that was inferior to others.

How come you're blaming me?

We are biological sisters.

It's hard enough to get by in this family. We should help each other.

I just like being close to Eldest Sister and you can't do anything about it.

It seems that you're pretty close to the newly arrived wild girl.

I don't know what you see in her.

Having just arrived, she's already opposing Eldest Sister.

It looks like she won't have many more good days left.

Really?

It seems like after all these years, she's the only one who has made Eldest Sister feel this frustrated.

But she can't win against Eldest Sister!

Some people's natural temperament is like that of an unrestrained wild beast.

No matter how strong their opponent is, they dare to show their claws. If they get pushed into a desperate situation,

I'm afraid that even the hungriest will get bitten by them.

Then, there will be a good show to watch.

I don't know what you're talking about!

- Rong'er! - Yes, Miss?

Rong'er!

Quickly pour me some almond dew. Pour me some more.

Yes.

Has that annoying girl done anything during this time?

Replying to Madam. During this time, Second Miss often went to the Old Madam's rooms.

Old Madam really likes her.

She seems to be clever.

If she really gains the Old Madam's liking

and gains a place with any status in this family,

then she'll be hard to deal with.

That's right.

And during the celebration, she dared to fight for the jade pendant with the Eldest Miss right in front of everyone.

What did that mean?

We all know that jade has a special meaning.

Whoever gains the jade will become the Empress.

It seems like the Daoist priest was right.

Li Weiyoung could become Changle's hindrance.

Then, we definitely can't let Li Weiyoung stay.

She's just a girl from the countryside.

Why is Mother so angry?

Minfeng, don't underestimate her.

Just look at her actions since she arrived here,

you'll see that she isn't just a simple country girl.

But there's one thing that's baffling me.

I threw her in the countryside because I didn't plan to let her live well.

However, she looks like she was pampered while growing up.

I've finally met my true mother!

I- I've missed you so much!

She can't be an imposter, right?

She probably isn't.

The Old Madam personally sent people to retrieve her from the Liu Family.

It shouldn't be wrong.

But we haven't seen her for so many years.

We should definitely check it out.

I will send people to investigate.

That's right, Changle. I heard news that

the Crown Princess Consort will be going to Zijin Monastery in a few days to pray for blessings. Did you know this? (Zijin - Purple Gold)

Yes.

[Zijin Monastery]

My Lady, you're really considerate.

You traveled far to come here.

I hope the deities will protect my son, Tuoba Jun, and have him come home soon.

Halt.

It's Miss Changle.

Quiyi, quickly ask her to come here.

Let her enter!

Yes.

Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Princess Consort.

You may rise.

Come here. Let me look at you.

I haven't seen you for so long. You've grown even more beautiful.

Are you here to pray for His Highness?

Jun'er hasn't come back in more than a year.

As a mother, how could I not be worried?

Then I haven't seen His Highness in a year.

Then, does Changle also miss Jun'er?

I remember playing with His Highness, my eldest brother, and the Princess as a child.

To me, His Highness is as close as a brother to me.

Of course, I miss him.

Then, you see Jun'er as an older brother?

Your Highness.

That's... not what I mean.

All right, all right.

I don't even know when Jun'er will come back.

Your Highness, if you want him to come back, wouldn't it be easy?

Do you have an easy solution?

That's a great idea.

It looks like Changle really misses my Jun'er.

Miss! Miss!

Baizhi, what did you find out?

I had people go to the inn to ask.

No one recognized the Young Lord that saved us that night.

I don't even know the name of my savior.

How am I supposed to repay him for saving my life?

That Young Lord was really very brave.

If it wasn't for him, you might have—

Might have died in the fire, right?

But during that time, I really thought I was going to die.

During the time when I had lost all hope,

I suddenly heard his voice.

Miss, I'm here to save you!

Don't be afraid.

At that moment, I really thought he was a deity sent by the heavens to save me.

What are you laughing at?

It looks like the young lord is more than just a deity to you.

Miss, do you keep thinking about that young lord all the time? Unable to forget him?

How dare you laugh at me?!

Miss, you're at the age where you should start thinking about marriage!

What's so bad about saying things like that?

Miss, what's wrong?

Right now, I don't have the right to talk about that sort of thing.

Why?

I'm going for a walk.

Don't follow me.

I'm really unfilial.

Royal Father and Grandmother's bodies haven't even turned cold yet.

I haven't even avenged Weiyoung.

How could I think about this sort of thing?

No. No. I'm just thankful that he saved my life.

That's it.

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♫ If my heart was captivated by you ♫

♫ I'll then just wander within the state of your embrace ♫

♫ Following the lines of your palm ♫

♫ I shall set out on my quest ♫

♫ If your forehead is furrowed with loneliness ♫

♫ My gentle touch will turn your iceberg into lakes ♫

♫ I'll accompany you in your willful and confusing insanity ♫

♫ And laugh until our eyes are blurred with tears ♫

♫ With one glance, love has become a heavenly gift ♫

♫ My heartbeat has developed warmth in front of you ♫

♫ I've started to understand because of you; Forgetting about tomorrow and what-ifs ♫

♫ Happiness is feeling contented ♫

♫ With one glance, love has become a heavenly gift ♫

♫ Unconsciously, I can hold you while laughing and embrace you when crying ♫

♫ I now have a journey because of you; No matter how many steps from the edge of the world ♫

♫ I won't mind at all ♫