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=To Love or To Defy=

=Episode 14=

Where's your scar?

What scar?

When I was young, my mother cut a piece of flesh

so that I could survive.

That wound was deep to the bone,

leaving an obvious scar.

Do you know something?

The rescue went too smoothly,

and I was suspicious then.

It seems

the Crown Prince let Yilan rescue her

to block the diplomatic corps.

Ming'en is looking for your mother.

Sprout.

I will do anything I can

to help you find your mother.

Next month is your mother's death anniversary.

Write a few eulogies for me.

Thank you for thinking of her.

If my mother knew this,

she'd appreciate your kindness.

Why haven't I seen Consort Wei lately?

Father, you're busy with work.

Consort Wei should stay here to serve you.

She said it was the prayer ceremony of Wei,

and she needed to fast for three days.

Never mind.

After all, she's the princess of Wei.

She still remembers her roots.

- But... - Fifth Prince has arrived!

Father, blessed be.

I have something urgent to report.

Shao, speak freely.

When I was investigating Shouzheng's case,

I found him involved in a group

called Shadow Palace.

They have committed evil crimes in the capital.

Their leader can't be simple.

Brother, I wonder if you've ever heard about it.

He was just a servant.

How dare he collude with a cult?

Shao, you must investigate it thoroughly

for my reputation.

Investigate thoroughly.

Don't let those nasty rascals

tarnish the royal family.

Aye.

I told Father I'd investigate the Shadow Palace.

The Crown Prince won't act for now.

I'll find a way to stall for time.

You should rest well.

The scars need time to heal.

Fortunately, during the prayer ceremony,

I don't need to be close to His Majesty.

Any news about my mother?

By the way,

Father said he'd throw you

a grand birthday banquet

based on the noble consort's standard.

You should be prepared.

It's getting late.

I'll head back now.

What a great moment.

Unfortunately, it's Princess Abi Ya's birthday,

not mine.

Your Highness.

Speak.

They confessed.

The Shadow Palace was founded by the late queen.

What did you say?

The queen?

Yes,

the late queen established it

to help women in the world.

A nanny surnamed Tong

assisted the queen.

She also developed the Ink Poison.

After the prince took power,

Nanny Tong disappeared.

Three days ago,

we found information about Nanny Tong.

Okay.

We must talk to Nanny Tong.

Aye.

This pawn is completely out of control.

If we don't kill Di Shiqi,

she'll bring disaster to us.

Uncle.

Don't you think death is too kind

for someone from

the Shadow Palace?

Even ants can shake a tree.

Your Highness, don't go too far.

Uncle, please stay calm.

All useless pawns will end up the same.

But before that,

I want her to kneel by my feet

and beg me.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Why did you suddenly

summon me?

Consort Wei has arrived.

Guardian Duke, you shall speak.

Your Majesty,

I want to reveal the fact

that Consort Wei isn't Princess Abi Ya.

Guardian Duke,

do you have proof?

I heard

the real princess

was gentle and delicate.

However,

she escaped after being captured by the rogues.

Later, she went to the Ladies' Court

and even injured Eunuch Li.

This woman is unruly,

unlike a palace-raised princess.

I remember

this case

was solved a long time ago.

Guardian Duke,

who are you so obsessed with it?

I'm just a consort.

His Majesty will make the judgment.

Guardian Duke, have you overstepped?

I'm doing this for His Majesty's safety.

I'm worried that some traitors

want to ruin the peace between Qi and Wei.

Therefore, I found

the real portrait of Princess Abi Ya.

Guardian Duke,

is it because you're old,

or have you been misled?

You want to question Consort Wei's identity

with a single portrait.

Isn't it ridiculous?

The true portrait is here.

How can it be wrong?

I remember

it was you who picked up Consort Wei.

You must've been deceived by traitors.

Forgive me,

Fifth Prince, you failed in your duty.

Well, Guardian Duke, could you tell me

where you got this portrait?

If you had close ties with Wei,

it'd be reasonable

to get this portrait.

Your Majesty, don't be misled.

I have no connections with Wei.

I got this portrait from a wandering artist

when I was investigating the case.

This artist once painted for Princess Abi Ya.

Guardian Duke,

you insist

that I'm not Princess Abiya.

Well, then tell me,

where is Princess Abi Ya?

Well,

I haven't found her.

You haven't found her,

yet you're saying I'm a fake princess

based on a single portrait.

How ridiculous.

Your Majesty,

I chose to be your consort

because I was grateful that you cared about the people

and were willing to make peace

so that our people could avoid war.

However, Guardian Duke,

you've been trying to dig into my past

to stir up trouble.

What are you up to?

Father,

I meant to report this earlier.

I've found something that can prove

Guardian Duke has something to do with the Shadow Palace.

Guardian Duke,

what do you have to say?

He's talking nonsense.

Your Majesty,

I don't know why he's trying to

connect me with the Shadow Palace.

There must be a misunderstanding here.

However, this woman is a liar.

I have a witness.

We'll know the truth once we see her.

Bring her here!

Yilan, is that you?

You disguised yourself as the princess.

You asked me to keep the secret

and promised not to harm me.

However,

after I left the palace,

you sent people to kill me.

Your Majesty,

I accuse Consort Wei of murdering

and replacing the princess

and ruining the peace-making marriage.

This is unforgivable.

Your Majesty,

the criminal Yilan has testified against her.

What else do you want to say?

Guards,

send this wicked woman to prison!

How dare you?

Father is still here.

Who are you to punish her?

Besides, this witness alone

can't prove she's the fake princess.

I'm doing this for His Majesty's safety.

Your Highness, are you defending her

because you like her?

Enough.

What is really happening?

Yilan,

do you have your reasons?

What did they do to you?

Her Highness asked you

why you betrayed her.

I'm only loyal to Princess Abi Ya.

I didn't betray anyone.

I'll kill you and avenge my princess!

You don't even understand Wei's royal language,

and your severed finger

is slightly shorter than Yilan's.

You're not Yilan.

Father, she's not Yilan.

♪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♪