Original subtitles

=To Love or To Defy=

=Episode 7=

It's the Fifth Prince.

He likes Her Highness and doesn't want her

to sleep with the emperor.

He likes her?

Do you like him too?

No, no!

We didn't know about

His Majesty's disease.

The Fifth Prince meant well,

but it delayed our mission.

Her Highness kept silent to protect the innocent.

Master,

I'm telling the truth.

Your Highness, I'm impressed.

You even persuaded Shao

to drug Father.

He was more impressive.

I don't know how he did it.

Isn't it easy for you to find out?

I want proof

of Ouyang Shao's misconduct.

Don't let me down again.

Our body is our weapon,

but Master didn't give me medicine for scars.

It means he's already abandoned me.

Shiqi,

will you blame me for mentioning the Fifth Prince?

Of course not.

Master has noticed something.

He'll figure it out sooner or later.

Even if you didn't say it,

I wouldn't keep silent forever.

We can't let Master

control us forever.

The emperor won't sleep with me for now,

so Master won't hurt us

or kill my mother.

We still have time

to find the antidote for the Ink Poison.

I once met a pharmacist in a brothel.

He has a unique skill.

He can create antidotes for all poisons,

but he needs the poison.

Then we'll find a way to get the Ink Poison.

In that case,

we'll not only escape from here

but also live with dignity.

Shiqi,

you're all I have.

We agreed

to enter and leave the palace together.

If there's no way for us to survive,

we'll make our own way.

Master wants proof of the Fifth Prince's misconduct.

What's your plan?

I will see him.

Mother, what's the matter?

Your father's Paralysis came unexpectedly.

We must investigate it.

I thought about it earlier,

and I think Consort Wei did this.

I was so foolish.

I even wanted to make friends with her.

But after all, she is from Wei.

It wasn't her.

You...

Do you know who did this?

It was me.

Have you lost your mind?

Mother,

I replaced Father's sleeping incense.

I didn't want her to sleep with him.

Shao,

how could you be so stupid?

We can only count on your father.

Do you...

Do you like Consort Wei?

She doesn't belong here in the first place.

Did Consort Wei force you?

She was unaware

the whole time.

Nor did she ask for my help.

Mother, don't worry.

The incense I used is harmless.

It just contains an herb

that conflicts with Father's medicine.

Moreover,

I've already taken care of the incense.

Even if they suspect me,

they won't find anything.

Tell me,

what spell has Consort Wei cast on you?

I don't know.

Mother,

since childhood,

I've seen many eyes

in the palace.

They're sad,

frightened,

cunning, or submissive.

But her eyes...

Even in darkness,

she never surrenders.

Ouyang Shao,

do you know how many people count on you to survive?

Are you going to ignore them?

But I can't ignore her.

Shao!

I want proof

of Ouyang Shao's misconduct.

Don't let me down again.

(Ouyang Shao,)

(what should I do?)

Isn't it a pity

that you enjoy

the beautiful moonlight alone?

I'm useless.

I couldn't invite the Fifth Prince here.

You couldn't,

or you didn't invite him at all?

To leave the Shadow Palace,

we need to rely on our blades.

Do you mean...

We must kill Master to survive.

Moreover, I've figured out

how to get the Ink Poison.

How?

The antidote of the Ink Poison

has been hidden well.

But as for the poison,

Master doesn't guard it closely but

place it in the punishment room

so that he can use it anytime.

Go to the punishment room?

That's right.

If I make a mistake, I'll get in.

However, our future is uncertain.

I can't let him take risks for me again.

Our force has infiltrated the city.

It's easy to control the city.

Master, why waste so much time?

Let our people act before my father's eyes?

Do you want to get me into trouble

or benefit Shao?

I wouldn't dare.

If you don't want to invite him,

I'll do it myself.

I hope

you can finish the show according to the script.

This is Enchanting Snake.

You served the former master

for quite a long time.

You should know the effect well.

You...

Just wait patiently for Shao.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness,

Consort Wei encountered trouble in the West Garden

and asked you over.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Come on.

Your Highness,

do you mean someone saw the Fifth Prince

meeting with Consort Wei in the garden?

Exactly.

This could damage our reputation.

We must investigate thoroughly.

Your Highness.

Are you alright?

What happened?

We found the prince's pendant

at the door of the west chamber.

(Wang Shouxin, Grand Marshal of Qi)

This...

Could it be that they're in the room...

Let's check it out.

Lead the way.

Wait!

♪Dreaming of a meeting♪

♪A gust of wind, a thought♪

♪See you in the dust♪

♪Hiding pain and sorrow♪

♪A promise to keep♪

♪Words that I can't say♪

♪Longing for you♪

♪But can't♪

♪Reveal the truth♪

♪May stars grant you light♪

♪Yet fate shows twists and turns♪

♪No fear of recklessness♪

♪Or obstacles♪

♪But fear the endless night♪

♪Wish to go on an adventure with you♪

♪Yet trapped in a cage♪

♪One day, we'll meet again♪

♪And be together till death do us part♪