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=To Love or To Defy=

=Episode 17=

I've informed Prime Minister Li.

(Six Days Before the Envoy Arrives) Princess Abi Ya will welcome them.

Consort Wei

will definitely be exposed.

Uncle, you're so impressive.

Thank you.

Your Highness, if you're determined to eliminate Consort Wei,

I will do anything I can

to help you.

Of course.

Uncle, if there's nothing else,

you may leave.

I shall take my leave.

Di Shiqi,

only I can save you this time.

If you beg me...

You were in a hurry.

Where are you heading?

Your Highness,

I heard the begonias are beautiful,

so I want to take a look.

If you want to see flowers,

I won't stop you.

But you've promised me,

so stay away from my son.

You got her wrong.

I invited Consort Wei to the Imperial Garden.

Shao,

this woman is involved in many matters.

Why are you so stubborn?

Mother, Consort Wei is a noble princess for peace-making marriage.

She can affect the relations between Qi and Wei.

The prime minister of Wei will visit us,

and Father wants Consort Wei to be there.

I came here to talk about this.

Mother, if someone

heard what you said and told the Wei envoy,

wouldn't it worsen our relations?

Your Highness, stop arguing.

It's my duty to welcome

the envoy from my homeland.

It has nothing to do with you.

Thank you for your guidance.

I shall take my leave now.

Shao.

Likewise,

people will keep an eye on you.

Your Highness.

- Behave yourself. - Why not ask for his help?

I don't have much time left.

Why risk his future?

Greetings, Your Highness.

Your Highness,

what brings you here?

I've heard you're dying.

So, I want to know if you have

any last wishes.

What if I tell you

I want to live?

Beg me.

That depends on

how sincere you are.

I can be sincere.

But I don't know if you can take it.

Shiqi, oh, Shiqi.

I'm so impressed.

You've toyed with

the two princes of Qi

and my father.

I'm so flattered.

I just

learned some

of your tricks.

Now that you're determined to die,

I will say no more.

You're on your own.

Get out!

Your Highness.

Since he returned,

he's been staying in his room.

He hasn't even had lunch.

Should I try to persuade him?

No need.

Leave him alone for a while.

Tell the kitchen to keep the food warm.

Aye.

Your Highness,

sweet bird's nest soup is ready.

Leave it here.

Aye.

Your Highness,

when did you start to like sweet food?

Perhaps I've endured bitterness for so long

that I've forgotten about sweetness.

Chuncan,

have you thought about leaving?

Leaving?

Yes, leave the palace.

You can go to a small town

to do business

or go to the countryside

to live a regular and carefree

farming life.

If you want it,

please tell me.

I will get you out.

Your Highness!

I don't know

what will happen in the future,

but I don't want to leave you.

I hope you can allow me

to stay by your side.

Get up.

Aye.

It's me.

The Fifth Prince is here.

I'll get the door.

Chuncan!

Your Highness, it's midnight.

What do you need?

Sprout,

come with me.

Go?

Where are we going?

Anywhere.

We'll go to a remote town

to do business

or go to a beautiful place

to live a carefree farming life.

Anyway, let's get out of here.

Let's go.

I'm your father's favorite consort.

Why should I go with you?

Sprout...

I'm Princess Abi Ya from Wei.

You shouldn't

call me this.

Princess,

consort...

Didn't you dislike these titles?

Besides, the Wei envoy will arrive.

The Crown Prince wants to kill you!

I can handle my own business!

I don't need your help.

Did you really beg the Crown Prince?

Now that you've known it,

why are you asking me?

I don't believe it.

- Let's go! - Go away!

Can you stop fantasizing?

We're over.

Do you understand?

Chuncan!

Yes, Your Highness.

Walk him out.

This...

Walk him out!

Okay.

I was too impulsive.

Now that you've made up your mind,

I'll take my leave.

No matter what,

I wish you well.

Your Highness,

why did you...

He has a promising future.

He shouldn't risk his life

or give up his future

for a woman like me.

The less he cares about me, the safer he is.

This is between the Crown Prince and me.

I must deal with it myself.

♪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♪