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=To Love or To Defy=

=Episode 16=

(It was just a dream.)

Ming'en, I foresaw danger today.

You must protect me.

If there's danger,

why don't you stay at home?

How can I

not worry about Yuan?

Look, she's smiling!

She's smiling!

Be gentle.

Don't let her find out.

I told you there'd be danger.

Look.

This is...

(Ziyan, Dou, Yao, Yan, Shan)

This is Yilan.

This is Shisan.

This is little Shiba.

In the army,

if a soldier's body is missing,

we write their names on bamboo slips.

Leaves fall to the ground,

just as people return home.

How do you know their names?

I've been investigating the Shadow Palace.

Though we haven't found evidence against the Crown Prince,

we found a registry of Di Assassins.

(Ziyan, Dou, Yao, Yan, Shan)

Thank you.

I know you've been blaming yourself,

but it's not your fault.

We should blame the Crown Prince, the Shadow Palace,

and the existing system.

Our mission

is to live on with their spirits.

Okay.

(Ziyan, Dou, Yao, Yan, Shan)

(Will report to His Majesty.)

Master,

Prime Minister of Wei

has written a letter.

He will send it to His Majesty.

Your pulse is stable.

The poison is suppressed for now.

If you can't bear the pain,

take this medicine for relief.

But remember, do not overuse it.

Take it only once a month.

Otherwise, it'll worsen the poison

and make you suffer.

Okay.

Your Highness.

The poison has taken effect.

You're so weak right now.

Do you think you can kill me?

You sneaked into a consort's room

with ill intentions.

You should be executed!

Di Shiqi,

if you kneel and beg me,

I'll grant you the antidote.

Stop dreaming.

Get off me!

I've been lenient with you.

If it were anyone else,

they would've died a thousand times.

Why do you still want to betray me?

Is it

really because of Shao, that loser?

Are you still up?

Well,

the Fifth Prince met the favored consort

but was caught in the act.

What an interesting story, isn't it?

It's between us.

Why involve others?

Only when he's involved

are you willing to speak more, right?

Your Highness, are you all right?

Should I invite him in

and let him see you like this?

It's late, please leave.

I just need to tell you one thing. Then I'll leave.

I'm already in bed.

Please don't come in.

If you insist,

I will tell His Majesty.

Okay.

I'll take my leave.

Get off me!

Your Highness, you're so smart.

You used Father as an excuse.

However, he's not a fool.

Does he know

you're not alone?

Your Highness,

message from the East Palace.

His Majesty wants to see you.

It's the second time the poison has acted, right?

You love Shao so deeply,

so why should I give you the antidote?

Next time, beg me on your knees.

Otherwise, I'd have to collect your body.

Sprout!

It really hurts!

Mom...

Mom, I can't bear it anymore.

Come on.

It's alright.

It's alright.

I'm here.

You'll be fine.

You'll be fine.

Prime Minister Li from Wei

(Report) will come in person.

They've never sent

such an important figure before.

I think the King of Wei really wants to make peace

with us.

We solved this with just a few women.

It's far better than starting a war.

Your Majesty, you're truly wise.

I heard

Prime Minister Li once taught Consort Wei etiquette,

and Consort Wei respects him very much.

I think

maybe Consort Wei should

accompany us during this visit

to show that we've treated their princess well,

which can showcase our sincerity.

Foreign visitors

are really important.

How can women be involved?

Guardian Duke,

you have your own reasons.

Your Majesty, you always

see through everything.

Last time, I believed a rumor

and wronged Consort Wei.

I'd like to use this chance to apologize to her.

That's thoughtful.

Okay.

You'll arrange

Prime Minister Li's visit.

- Thanks, Your Majesty. - Thank you.

(Imperial Edict) The Emperor, by the grace of heaven,

decrees that Qi and Wei are now allies

with great marriages.

The King of Wei has sent the prime minister

to visit Qi.

Consort Wei and Guardian Duke

shall treat Prime Minister of Wei together.

End of the decree.

I accept the decree with gratitude.

(Six Days Before the Wei Envoy Arrives)

Come on.

Your Highness, don't worry.

His Highness already knew this.

He's waiting at the Imperial Garden.

♪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♪