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[Echoes of the Self]

Brother,

Madam Cui's attendant Liu

has confessed everything.

The assassination attempt in Yuzhou

was indeed ordered by Madam Cui.

This ledger

is crucial evidence in the loan sharking case.

We have both witness testimony and physical evidence.

Madam Cui,

there's no way for you to deny it.

[Chapter Skills 14,683,000 taels] [Chapter Loyalty 41,070,030 taels]

Why does this ledger

[Chapter Benevolence 67,220,030 taels] [Chapter Strategy 28,643,000 taels]

only contain numbers

and no names?

You want to convict me

with just a servant's slander

and some incomprehensible book?

The Zhou's Mansion

and the Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion

are not to be trifled with.

What if this isn't a ledger,

but a code book recording where the loan sharking money went?

[Chapter Diligence; Chapter Universal Love Chapter Political Comment]

Chapter Diligence...

Something Liu would protect with her life

is certainly not just playful words,

but a code.

If we can find the master codebook

in Madam Cui's chamber,

we can definitely convict her.

But I've already had people search the Zhou's Mansion

and found no clues.

Madam Cui is a military general's daughter

with not much literary education.

Yet Xi said she saw a Cicada Notebook at her place.

[Cicada Notebook]

That is suspicious.

[Cicada Notebook]

You recognize this Cicada Notebook,

don't you?

It was found in your room.

This is a skip-character cipher.

Every third character

forms a sentence.

Therefore,

the Chapter Diligence

translates to:

Chen Anshi,

50,000 taels;

Yuzhou Governor,

40,000 taels;

Jingzhou Guard,

30,000 taels;

and so on.

Please review it, Crown Prince.

Brother.

This ledger

[Chen Anshi, Yuzhou Governor, Jingzhou Guard]

bears the seal of the Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion.

[Chapter Loyalty, Chapter Benevolence Chapter Strategy, Chapter Literature]

I've investigated.

The Wang family

is controlled by the Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion.

All the money from the loan sharking case

has flowed into the Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion.

This matter

[Chapter Loyalty 17,080,040 taels Chapter Benevolence 67,220,030 taels]

is extremely serious.

Mrs. Zhou,

Liu

is your personal attendant.

When I arrived in Yuzhou,

I saw with my own eyes

that she tried to silence witnesses.

In this matter,

I'm afraid neither you nor the Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion

can escape responsibility.

Mrs. Zhou's crimes

are not limited to this one.

Framing others,

harming concubines—

your crimes are unforgivable!

Your Highness!

Your Highness,

in the loan sharking case,

my wife is indeed suspicious.

But

what do you mean

by harming concubines?

I have investigated

Madam Wang's death thoroughly.

There was no poison

in her medicine.

Your Highness,

didn't you

verify it yourself too?

That day,

in my aunt's room,

I found burned and crushed aconite.

Although that aconite was processed

and its toxicity was too weak to be fatal,

coincidentally,

that day in my aunt's medicine,

there was also processed pinellia.

When aconite and pinellia are mixed together,

they create deadly toxin.

Madam Cui,

you engaged in loan sharking,

caused Madam Wang's death,

and to cover up your crimes,

you even dared to attempt to assassinate me and Princess.

Speak.

What other schemes are you hiding?

Madam,

His Highness is asking you a question.

You might as well

tell the truth.

Your Highness,

this matter

was my doing alone.

It has nothing to do with the Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion.

Please,

spare my birth family.

Mrs. Zhou,

the Marquis of Zhenguo is an important court official.

This matter has many implications.

I...

cannot grant your request.

Fine.

It's all my fault.

I've dug my own grave.

I deserve this punishment!

Mother!

Mother!

Madam!

Madam!

Mother!

-Mother! -Madam!

Madam!

Mother!

Madam!

Mother.

Mother.

Madam.

Father.

Madam.

Mother.

Madam.

Mother.

Even though I've avenged my grudge,

Mother will never come back.

[Zhou's Mansion]

Prince Yan.

Princess.

Why are you still here?

I want to show you something.

The darts used by the assassins in the Wang's cellar

are standard issue from the Daqing Wolf Camp.

Madam Cui

was in collusion with Daqing.

Their target

has always been you.

Do you know why?

I don't know.

If you don't know,

I shall uncover the truth for you.

Crown Prince and Prince Yan have arrived.

Brother.

About the assassination at the posthouse,

the darts used by the assassins

and those used by the Wang's assassins from Yuzhou

are identical.

There might be

more to this than meets the eye.

It might be connected to Daqing.

And the men you sent out earlier...

Yan,

I have something to ask you.

Why have you been

so close to the Daqing's princess?

Princess asked for my help before.

After the incident at the posthouse,

I was concerned for her safety.

That's why

we went together.

Is that really so?

Yes.

Don't you have feelings for her?

Let me warn you,

this princess isn't as simple as she seems.

She's not just here for a political marriage.

I'm well aware of that.

This is outrageous.

The Marquis of Zhenguo has committed such a serious crime.

Crown Prince,

how do you think this matter should be handled?

Father,

I believe

Madam Cui had already admitted everything.

As for the Marquis of Zhenguo,

perhaps his past merits could be considered

and his punishment reduced.

How could a mere woman from the inner chambers

have such power and influence?

Madam Cui relied on the Marquis's power.

Even before marriage,

she was known to be selfish and unruly.

It's not surprising

that she had committed such crimes.

Seize the Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion

at once.

All confiscated assets

will be allocated for military use.

Crown Prince,

you will

handle this matter.

Yes,

Father.

Father,

I believe...

I'm tired.

Let's

call it a day.

You may leave.

Yes, Father.

[Zhou's Mansion]

Mother.

[Deep Roots; Lush Branches]

Mother.

Mother, how could you leave me?

Mother.

Mother!

Mother, don't leave me.

Mother.

Mother!

My Lady.

[Deep Roots; Lush Branches]

Ruoyao.

You may leave.

Ruoyao,

my condolences.

Get up first.

Ruoyao,

if something troubles you,

just tell me.

Mother was a convicted criminal.

At a time like this,

Your Highness shouldn't come here.

Ruoyao, you know me.

I've never cared for gossip.

Don't worry.

When this storm passes,

I will ask Father

to grant us a marriage.

Once you marry into the Eastern Palace,

everything will be fine.

Your Highness,

my mother just passed.

I want to leave

and travel for a while.

You're leaving?

Where to?

To visit mountains

and taste various herbs.

Your Highness,

I...

I...

I understand.

You never care about power and status,

nor do you want to be confined within the palace walls.

Ruoyao,

I'll wait for you.

There, there.

Don't cry.

I once misunderstood,

but now I see—

Ruoyao and the Crown Prince's relationship

is far purer than I once thought.

Prince Yan?

Princess.

Why are you here?

Am I not allowed to come?

You must be joking.

Actually,

I have one question.

Who taught you

your crossbow skills?

An old friend.

Old friend?

This is for you.

While I'm away,

you can use this to protect yourself.

Remember,

hold it steady

and aim at one spot.

I hit it!

Careful,

don't get wet.

Let me try again.

It seems this old friend

means a lot to you.

Yes,

very much.

Good.

By the way.

after Madam Cui's case,

Zhou's Mansion may no longer be a suitable place for you.

Princess,

why not change your residence?

You'll be more comfortable.

I won't leave.

I have more important things to do.

What things?

I'd be glad to help.

Prince Yan,

I'm about to be arranged in marriage.

We should

keep our distance.

The day of the marriage alliance is approaching.

I need to make plans early.

Wait.

Your Highness.

What's that in your hand?

Your Highness,

Lady Ruoxi sent me to deliver this letter to the Prince's mansion.

[Letter to the Prince]

Xi wants to meet Prince Yan?

Your Highness.

Miss Ruoxi.

Why did you ask me

here today?

Your Highness,

will you help me?

Could it be

[Letter to the Prince]

she's going to follow the same path I once took?

Without entering reincarnation,

one must be reborn.

This dreamlike life will soon awaken,

and all things

must come to an end.

Same appearance,

but different fate.

Who exactly decides our fate?

I refuse to believe it.

Back in Yuzhou,

I could clearly feel that she cared about me.

But why is she so distant now?

It's truly puzzling.

Your Highness,

the carriage is ready.

Didn't Miss Zhou Ruoxi invite you to meet by the Moon River?

Yes.

[Prince Yan's Mansion]

Miss Ruoxi,

didn't you invite me

to meet by the Moon River?

Why did you suddenly

come to my residence for a game of chess instead?

Boating on the lake is dull.

It's much more enjoyable

to stay here playing chess and drinking tea

with Your Highness.

Having known you for so long,

I had no idea

you had such refined interests.

I just learned recently.

Perfect opportunity to

practice with Your Highness.

Your playing style

doesn't seem like

that of a beginner.

It rather has

the confidence of a chess master.

Are you giving up already, Your Highness?

Your Highness,

watch out for the encirclement below.

Miss Ruoxi, you understand me,

and likewise,

I understand you too.

Your Highness, your reputation is well-deserved.

It's my honor to have

a worthy opponent like you.

Liang Feng,

serve the tea.

Please.

This peach kernel tea is bitter and astringent.

Only after getting used to it can one tastes its sweetness.

It's what Princess likes.