1 00:01:27,240 --> 00:01:29,679 ADAPTED FROM MO SHUBAI'S NOVEL, THE GRAND PRINCESS ON JJWXC.NET 2 00:01:29,759 --> 00:01:30,759 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 3 00:01:38,839 --> 00:01:40,520 Now that you have the chance to start over, 4 00:01:41,520 --> 00:01:43,640 would you still want Zhenzhen to enter the palace? 5 00:01:46,880 --> 00:01:49,119 You deliberately didn't ask the Crown Prince to come today 6 00:01:49,199 --> 00:01:51,160 because you didn't want them to reunite, right? 7 00:01:52,160 --> 00:01:53,479 That's good, Mr. Pei. 8 00:01:54,360 --> 00:01:55,679 You must seize this opportunity. 9 00:01:58,839 --> 00:02:00,919 Can you stop making these kinds of jokes? 10 00:02:03,520 --> 00:02:04,559 I'm not joking. 11 00:02:08,400 --> 00:02:09,759 Hopefully, 12 00:02:10,639 --> 00:02:12,640 Qin Lin will come out of seclusion soon 13 00:02:12,720 --> 00:02:14,480 and spare us from all those complications. 14 00:02:26,079 --> 00:02:27,680 Excuse me, is anyone home? 15 00:02:36,480 --> 00:02:37,640 Can I help you? 16 00:02:38,640 --> 00:02:39,560 I am Pei Wenxuan 17 00:02:39,640 --> 00:02:41,519 and this is Princess Pingyue. 18 00:02:42,840 --> 00:02:45,480 The Crown Prince sent us here to pay our respects to Mr. Qin. 19 00:02:46,239 --> 00:02:47,320 Greetings, Your Highness. 20 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,959 Greetings, Mr. Pei. 21 00:02:50,560 --> 00:02:52,560 But my young master has long been in seclusion. 22 00:02:52,640 --> 00:02:54,959 I wonder how His Highness would know about him. 23 00:02:56,400 --> 00:02:58,480 Mr. Qin is good at fighting a war. 24 00:02:58,560 --> 00:02:59,519 Back in Pingqiu, 25 00:02:59,600 --> 00:03:02,440 he led a light cavalry of 800 to defeat 3,000 enemy troopers, 26 00:03:02,519 --> 00:03:03,959 displaying unmatched valor. 27 00:03:05,079 --> 00:03:06,840 His Highness is eager for talent 28 00:03:06,920 --> 00:03:08,920 and has sent us to deliver a visiting card. 29 00:03:09,959 --> 00:03:13,399 He will personally visit tomorrow and hopes to meet Mr. Qin in person. 30 00:03:14,359 --> 00:03:16,000 Did you write this, Mr. Pei? 31 00:03:17,120 --> 00:03:18,480 Yes. 32 00:03:18,560 --> 00:03:21,000 In that case, I'll show you to my young master. 33 00:03:21,760 --> 00:03:23,640 However, he can be quite eccentric. 34 00:03:23,720 --> 00:03:26,600 He might still refuse to meet the Crown Prince. 35 00:03:26,679 --> 00:03:27,760 That's not a problem. 36 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:32,000 Talented people can be a bit capricious. 37 00:03:32,079 --> 00:03:34,679 If they possess both talent and good looks, 38 00:03:34,760 --> 00:03:36,920 then their caprices are even more justified. 39 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:39,160 The princess truly has a great sense of humor. 40 00:03:39,720 --> 00:03:40,679 It's getting late 41 00:03:41,239 --> 00:03:43,560 and my humble abode has no room for guests. 42 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:44,519 You may go back now. 43 00:03:46,399 --> 00:03:47,280 Goodbye. 44 00:03:48,560 --> 00:03:51,320 Don't worry. Qin Lin has always been this way. 45 00:03:52,239 --> 00:03:54,840 He spent his childhood at the border until he was 15. 46 00:03:56,720 --> 00:03:58,160 Only after his father died in battle, 47 00:03:58,239 --> 00:04:00,519 did he leave the military camp and return to Huajing, 48 00:04:00,600 --> 00:04:02,160 retreating into Jiulu Mountain. 49 00:04:03,440 --> 00:04:07,320 Chuan waited out there day and night, enduring harsh conditions 50 00:04:07,399 --> 00:04:08,880 to persuade him to come out. 51 00:04:10,839 --> 00:04:12,359 I know, but… 52 00:04:15,280 --> 00:04:17,360 And then there's Cui Qinghe who we just saw. 53 00:04:17,440 --> 00:04:18,760 He is Qin Lin's close friend 54 00:04:19,560 --> 00:04:20,880 who became his military adviser. 55 00:04:21,680 --> 00:04:22,760 I hope 56 00:04:23,400 --> 00:04:26,080 that my letter will inspire him to speak well of us. 57 00:04:36,960 --> 00:04:38,599 When Qin Lin first left, 58 00:04:39,200 --> 00:04:40,760 he said he wanted to be buried here. 59 00:04:40,840 --> 00:04:42,240 I joined him up the mountain 60 00:04:42,320 --> 00:04:44,400 and was utterly exhausted when we reached this point. 61 00:04:44,960 --> 00:04:46,200 But now, 62 00:04:46,719 --> 00:04:47,880 after all this walking, 63 00:04:47,960 --> 00:04:49,560 I still feel energetic. 64 00:04:51,840 --> 00:04:53,320 Being young is truly wonderful. 65 00:04:56,560 --> 00:04:57,680 Come back. 66 00:05:01,640 --> 00:05:02,840 What is it? 67 00:05:04,320 --> 00:05:05,159 Turn around. 68 00:05:12,560 --> 00:05:13,599 Squat down. 69 00:05:15,080 --> 00:05:17,080 You indeed lack stamina, Your Highness. 70 00:05:19,280 --> 00:05:20,599 What are you doing? 71 00:05:20,680 --> 00:05:23,320 Since you still have much stamina, let's increase the difficulty. 72 00:05:23,400 --> 00:05:24,599 Carry me down the mountain. 73 00:05:26,080 --> 00:05:27,719 This isn't appropriate, Your Highness. 74 00:05:28,320 --> 00:05:29,919 No one can see us here. Hurry up. 75 00:05:30,719 --> 00:05:32,320 Besides, I don't know "appropriate." 76 00:05:33,719 --> 00:05:35,120 Hurry. 77 00:05:35,200 --> 00:05:37,440 You are totally bullying me, Your Highness. 78 00:05:39,599 --> 00:05:41,960 You'd better walk faster. It will be dark soon. 79 00:05:43,520 --> 00:05:45,880 Your Highness, have you been eating too much lately? 80 00:05:48,080 --> 00:05:50,359 If you think so, it shows you need to improve your stamina. 81 00:05:51,440 --> 00:05:54,840 If you could be lighter, my stamina would be sufficient. 82 00:05:54,919 --> 00:05:56,280 You want me to be lighter? 83 00:05:58,000 --> 00:06:00,440 Right, you prefer a slimmer figure. 84 00:06:01,680 --> 00:06:04,359 Were you disappointed that you didn't see Qin Zhenzhen? 85 00:06:05,599 --> 00:06:09,320 Li Rong, you are one truly awe-inspiring woman. 86 00:06:09,960 --> 00:06:11,240 That's to be expected. 87 00:06:11,320 --> 00:06:14,039 After all, there are very few who are as outstanding as I am. 88 00:06:25,039 --> 00:06:26,640 Young Master Pei, we've arrived. 89 00:06:49,960 --> 00:06:53,280 The Ministry of Justice orders the arrest of Pei Wenxuan. 90 00:06:54,120 --> 00:06:57,159 Mr. Pei, please come with me. 91 00:06:59,000 --> 00:06:59,919 -I-- -Mr. Li. 92 00:07:05,919 --> 00:07:08,039 I am Li Kui, Bureau Director of the Inspectorate. 93 00:07:08,120 --> 00:07:09,280 It is an honor to meet you. 94 00:07:09,359 --> 00:07:10,400 Long live the Princess. 95 00:07:10,479 --> 00:07:11,440 Spare the formalities. 96 00:07:14,640 --> 00:07:17,640 May I ask why you are doing this, Mr. Li? 97 00:07:18,200 --> 00:07:19,039 Your Highness, 98 00:07:19,640 --> 00:07:22,080 this morning, a merchant reported to the Jingzhao Prefecture, 99 00:07:22,840 --> 00:07:25,359 claiming that Mr. Pei murdered his master. 100 00:07:25,440 --> 00:07:27,320 So I have been ordered 101 00:07:27,400 --> 00:07:30,400 to ask Mr. Pei to assist with the investigation. 102 00:07:31,719 --> 00:07:32,680 Mr. Li, 103 00:07:33,239 --> 00:07:36,320 I can assure you that I have never done anything illegal. 104 00:07:36,880 --> 00:07:39,000 May I know who this merchant is? 105 00:07:40,479 --> 00:07:41,880 Your Highness, 106 00:07:43,560 --> 00:07:47,039 this person is a foreign merchant named Tuoba Yan. 107 00:07:51,239 --> 00:07:52,280 Is Tuoba Yan dead? 108 00:07:54,719 --> 00:07:58,120 Your Highness, I am merely following orders. 109 00:07:58,200 --> 00:07:59,520 I ask for your understanding. 110 00:08:00,960 --> 00:08:04,599 Your Highness, I have never killed anyone. Don't worry. 111 00:08:08,919 --> 00:08:11,520 I have heard that your prisons are harsh. 112 00:08:11,599 --> 00:08:13,919 There won't be any forced confessions, will there? 113 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,120 Rest assured, Your Highness. 114 00:08:15,880 --> 00:08:19,640 Mr. Pei is an upright man and I trust him. 115 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:22,719 Besides, this is merely a procedural formality. 116 00:08:23,560 --> 00:08:25,080 Mr. Pei will be fine. 117 00:08:33,959 --> 00:08:36,840 Pei Wenxuan is now under my protection 118 00:08:37,520 --> 00:08:40,199 and may continue to be in the future. 119 00:08:40,959 --> 00:08:42,679 I will visit the prison daily to see him. 120 00:08:43,240 --> 00:08:46,040 So, do you understand what I'm trying to say here? 121 00:08:46,760 --> 00:08:47,600 I do. 122 00:08:48,280 --> 00:08:49,680 Please rest assured, Your Highness. 123 00:08:49,760 --> 00:08:52,760 The Ministry of Justice will arrange a suitable room for Mr. Pei. 124 00:08:56,720 --> 00:08:58,640 Mr. Pei, please. 125 00:09:06,360 --> 00:09:08,920 JIULU MOUNTAIN 126 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:25,000 TOP SECRET 127 00:09:30,120 --> 00:09:31,319 Give it to the Crown Prince. 128 00:09:32,640 --> 00:09:33,560 Yes, Your Highness. 129 00:09:34,120 --> 00:09:35,120 Your Highness, 130 00:09:35,199 --> 00:09:37,720 Xiao Su has gained a firm foothold in the Northwest. 131 00:09:40,720 --> 00:09:41,680 Your Highness. 132 00:09:49,240 --> 00:09:50,240 You may all leave now. 133 00:09:50,319 --> 00:09:51,880 -Yes, Your Highness. -Yes, Your Highness. 134 00:09:53,920 --> 00:09:54,880 Get my carriage ready. 135 00:09:54,959 --> 00:09:57,439 I'll go to Huguo Temple tomorrow to pray for Mother's well-being. 136 00:09:57,520 --> 00:09:59,120 It will be a low-key affair. 137 00:09:59,199 --> 00:10:00,240 Yes, Your Highness. 138 00:10:00,319 --> 00:10:02,319 THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE 139 00:10:02,880 --> 00:10:03,880 It's here, Your Highness. 140 00:10:10,160 --> 00:10:11,839 -You may leave now. -Yes, Your Highness. 141 00:10:18,680 --> 00:10:19,640 What are you looking at? 142 00:10:21,520 --> 00:10:24,120 After spending a night in the cell, 143 00:10:24,199 --> 00:10:26,600 you seem surprisingly energetic and pleased. 144 00:10:27,959 --> 00:10:28,959 Of course I am. 145 00:10:29,560 --> 00:10:32,040 The inns out there may be all fancy and cozy, 146 00:10:32,120 --> 00:10:34,120 but they're too boisterous. 147 00:10:34,199 --> 00:10:37,280 Here, it's calm and quiet, so I could have a good night's rest. 148 00:10:39,319 --> 00:10:41,439 Then you should stay here for a few more days. 149 00:10:57,959 --> 00:11:00,000 I will come over in a few days as well. 150 00:11:00,079 --> 00:11:01,000 Why? 151 00:11:02,280 --> 00:11:04,520 Have you become dumb after starting a new life? 152 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:07,400 The Yang Family won't stop at framing you for killing Tuoba Yan. 153 00:11:07,480 --> 00:11:10,000 We'll need to put on a show in court to keep things in check. 154 00:11:12,560 --> 00:11:14,640 When the time comes, I might end up in prison 155 00:11:14,719 --> 00:11:15,600 alongside you. 156 00:11:15,680 --> 00:11:17,439 Once Chuan goes to the front lines 157 00:11:17,520 --> 00:11:20,240 and assists Consort Rou's brother, Xiao Su, in stabilizing the borders, 158 00:11:20,319 --> 00:11:21,199 we will be released. 159 00:11:22,439 --> 00:11:25,400 You stay here for now and find ways to settle in comfortably. 160 00:11:25,880 --> 00:11:27,360 Share your experiences later. 161 00:11:30,480 --> 00:11:31,480 I'm heading out. 162 00:11:59,000 --> 00:12:02,280 Unfortunately, my young master is not in a good mood today 163 00:12:02,360 --> 00:12:03,560 and wishes not to see anyone. 164 00:12:04,680 --> 00:12:06,199 Please forgive him, Your Highness. 165 00:12:06,280 --> 00:12:09,880 Then I'll wait until Mr. Qin's mood improves. 166 00:12:18,280 --> 00:12:21,839 You wouldn't mind me waiting here, right, Mr. Cui? 167 00:12:24,079 --> 00:12:25,400 But that will take a long time. 168 00:12:26,280 --> 00:12:28,120 This food should last me for a few days. 169 00:12:28,839 --> 00:12:30,360 Please tell Mr. Qin 170 00:12:30,439 --> 00:12:33,040 that Jiulu Mountain is far from the hustle and bustle. 171 00:12:33,120 --> 00:12:34,199 It's tranquil and beautiful, 172 00:12:34,280 --> 00:12:37,640 perfect for nurturing the mind and improving one's mood. 173 00:12:37,719 --> 00:12:39,079 I'm not in a hurry. 174 00:12:39,760 --> 00:12:41,800 Your Highness, please feel free to do as you wish. 175 00:12:46,199 --> 00:12:48,760 No wonder Li Rong kept reminding me 176 00:12:50,439 --> 00:12:51,760 to be patient. 177 00:12:56,360 --> 00:12:58,439 MINISTRY OF WAR 178 00:13:25,240 --> 00:13:26,079 Your Highness. 179 00:13:29,079 --> 00:13:30,120 Please have some tea. 180 00:13:38,120 --> 00:13:40,120 You've arranged for me to check your accounts. 181 00:13:41,120 --> 00:13:42,319 I appreciate it, Mr. Su. 182 00:13:45,680 --> 00:13:46,560 I'm just 183 00:13:48,240 --> 00:13:49,079 doing my job. 184 00:14:27,640 --> 00:14:28,560 That day 185 00:14:30,479 --> 00:14:31,800 at Tuoba Yan's mansion, 186 00:14:33,760 --> 00:14:35,400 you happened to save me. 187 00:14:37,680 --> 00:14:38,880 It was quite a coincidence. 188 00:14:45,400 --> 00:14:46,319 Your Highness. 189 00:14:49,199 --> 00:14:52,520 There is no such thing as coincidences. 190 00:14:54,040 --> 00:14:55,160 There is only intention. 191 00:14:58,079 --> 00:14:59,439 The one who tried to kill you 192 00:15:00,319 --> 00:15:01,760 was Su Rongqing. 193 00:15:10,959 --> 00:15:12,479 Being born into an imperial family, 194 00:15:13,560 --> 00:15:15,240 deceit is inevitable. 195 00:15:16,520 --> 00:15:19,719 However, you are a gentleman as pure as the moonlight. 196 00:15:21,199 --> 00:15:23,040 You need not get involved in such matters. 197 00:15:30,839 --> 00:15:33,640 I'll get cracking now. Feel free to do whatever you want. 198 00:15:44,199 --> 00:15:45,040 I'll take my leave. 199 00:18:17,240 --> 00:18:19,159 Quiet! Come with us if you want to live. 200 00:18:22,240 --> 00:18:24,680 Miss Jinglan, has Her Highness returned? 201 00:18:24,760 --> 00:18:26,560 No. I am about to go fetch her. 202 00:18:26,639 --> 00:18:27,879 Inform her immediately 203 00:18:27,960 --> 00:18:29,200 that we've heard from Tuoba Yan. 204 00:18:32,919 --> 00:18:34,000 It hurts! 205 00:18:34,080 --> 00:18:35,560 -Who are you people? -Stop it. 206 00:18:37,080 --> 00:18:37,919 Help him up. 207 00:18:38,960 --> 00:18:41,080 I told you to rescue him, not to hurt him. 208 00:18:41,760 --> 00:18:43,080 Forgive us, Your Highness. 209 00:18:52,120 --> 00:18:53,440 Long time no see, Sixth Master. 210 00:18:53,520 --> 00:18:54,480 I… 211 00:18:56,280 --> 00:18:58,480 I thought you had left Huajing, 212 00:18:58,560 --> 00:19:00,200 yet here you are wandering around. 213 00:19:05,440 --> 00:19:08,280 Who are you exactly? 214 00:19:11,679 --> 00:19:12,800 I'm sure 215 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:15,520 you have already known that by now. 216 00:19:17,760 --> 00:19:20,120 I just want to ask you for a favor. 217 00:19:21,560 --> 00:19:23,000 I want to overthrow some nobles, 218 00:19:23,080 --> 00:19:24,800 but accounts alone won't do. 219 00:19:24,879 --> 00:19:25,919 Sixth Master, 220 00:19:26,679 --> 00:19:28,320 could you be a witness for me? 221 00:19:28,399 --> 00:19:31,000 Now that you've found me, you should know 222 00:19:31,600 --> 00:19:34,200 my job demands full obedience and puts my life on the line. 223 00:19:34,800 --> 00:19:36,600 You fear that if you betray the Yang Family, 224 00:19:36,679 --> 00:19:39,120 the other nobles will gang up to have you killed, right? 225 00:19:40,200 --> 00:19:41,200 But you should know 226 00:19:41,679 --> 00:19:42,720 that one must be alive 227 00:19:43,760 --> 00:19:45,080 to have a chance of being killed. 228 00:19:45,159 --> 00:19:46,120 And now, 229 00:19:47,120 --> 00:19:48,879 I'm in your hands. Isn't it the same? 230 00:19:50,639 --> 00:19:51,919 I just saved you, didn't I? 231 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,600 Is that how you save someone? 232 00:19:53,679 --> 00:19:55,120 That's how you save a person? 233 00:19:55,200 --> 00:19:58,120 So am I going to die in this courtyard tonight if I don't accept your deal, 234 00:19:58,200 --> 00:19:59,080 Princess? 235 00:20:02,639 --> 00:20:03,760 Sixth Master, you jest. 236 00:20:04,360 --> 00:20:05,639 Why would I kill you? 237 00:20:08,520 --> 00:20:12,879 I heard that your wife is an embroiderer in the Qingshui Town of Luzhou 238 00:20:12,960 --> 00:20:15,200 and your son has just reached schooling age. 239 00:20:15,280 --> 00:20:17,520 I heard you arranged an identity for him, 240 00:20:17,600 --> 00:20:19,840 planning for him to enroll in Fengshan Academy next year. 241 00:20:20,600 --> 00:20:21,639 Am I right? 242 00:20:27,679 --> 00:20:30,679 People shouldn't be too stubborn about certain things. 243 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:32,919 Don't you think so? 244 00:20:42,520 --> 00:20:44,000 You're not in a good mood 245 00:20:44,080 --> 00:20:45,679 and neither am I. 246 00:20:48,560 --> 00:20:50,399 -Who's there? -Where did you pop up from? 247 00:20:50,480 --> 00:20:52,480 I thought you were a wild animal. 248 00:21:31,520 --> 00:21:32,840 What a pervert! 249 00:21:32,919 --> 00:21:34,480 I saved you. 250 00:21:34,560 --> 00:21:35,960 How could you be so ungrateful? 251 00:21:36,040 --> 00:21:38,000 I can tell that you're a bookworm. 252 00:21:38,080 --> 00:21:39,360 I don't need you to save me. 253 00:21:42,919 --> 00:21:43,800 Take this! 254 00:21:56,320 --> 00:21:57,159 Miss, 255 00:21:57,720 --> 00:22:00,200 why did you just shoot an arrow at me? 256 00:22:00,280 --> 00:22:03,399 If I really wanted to harm you, why would I aim at your side? 257 00:22:04,399 --> 00:22:07,520 If you can scare away my prey, why can't I scare you a little? 258 00:22:08,760 --> 00:22:09,679 I'm sorry. 259 00:22:10,159 --> 00:22:11,000 I didn't mean to-- 260 00:22:11,080 --> 00:22:12,040 That's enough. 261 00:22:29,200 --> 00:22:30,360 Your Majesty. 262 00:22:30,439 --> 00:22:32,320 Was Consort Ning making a scene again? 263 00:22:32,399 --> 00:22:34,320 It's not her. Something happened at the border. 264 00:22:35,919 --> 00:22:38,480 General Xiao has taken over control of the military from the Yangs, 265 00:22:38,560 --> 00:22:40,439 but his subordinates are not cooperating. 266 00:22:40,520 --> 00:22:42,520 The enemy has been clamoring for three days, 267 00:22:42,600 --> 00:22:44,120 but our defenders refuse to fight. 268 00:22:44,200 --> 00:22:46,760 General Xiao dares not to execute any more soldiers. 269 00:22:46,840 --> 00:22:48,320 They are threatening me! 270 00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:51,000 You must control your temper, Your Majesty. 271 00:22:52,840 --> 00:22:54,159 It's outrageous 272 00:22:54,240 --> 00:22:56,600 how the Yang Family dared to collude with the enemy. 273 00:22:57,200 --> 00:22:58,760 They should have been executed, 274 00:22:59,439 --> 00:23:00,800 but as we speak, 275 00:23:01,520 --> 00:23:02,679 we're facing a major threat. 276 00:23:02,760 --> 00:23:04,600 So I can only offer some solace for now. 277 00:23:06,960 --> 00:23:07,960 Send word to Xiao Su 278 00:23:08,040 --> 00:23:10,200 to guard the border at all costs. 279 00:23:10,280 --> 00:23:11,679 I'll send reinforcements promptly. 280 00:23:11,760 --> 00:23:13,000 -Yes, Your Majesty. -Also… 281 00:23:14,720 --> 00:23:16,960 go notify Pingyue to endure it for the time being. 282 00:23:18,080 --> 00:23:19,080 Yes, Your Majesty. 283 00:23:21,159 --> 00:23:22,000 Xu, 284 00:23:22,679 --> 00:23:26,639 His Majesty decreed today to have Pingyue detained, pending trial. 285 00:23:26,720 --> 00:23:28,520 Judging from the looks of it, 286 00:23:29,520 --> 00:23:30,840 Pingyue might indeed have obtained 287 00:23:30,919 --> 00:23:33,320 evidence of the Yang Family embezzling military funds. 288 00:23:35,320 --> 00:23:39,280 Even so, the Shangguan Family cannot take the lead 289 00:23:39,360 --> 00:23:40,679 in opposing the nobility. 290 00:23:41,200 --> 00:23:44,760 Do we really have to stand by and watch as these pieces of evidence 291 00:23:44,840 --> 00:23:48,159 end up in the Emperor's hands, rather than benefiting the Crown Prince? 292 00:23:50,919 --> 00:23:55,840 I'm afraid that they both are not aligned with us. 293 00:24:07,720 --> 00:24:09,040 So you are the Crown Prince? 294 00:24:11,919 --> 00:24:13,280 Yes. 295 00:24:14,960 --> 00:24:16,120 Your intentions are good, 296 00:24:16,679 --> 00:24:18,879 but you are a bit reckless. 297 00:24:21,480 --> 00:24:22,960 Miss, your criticism is valid. 298 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:26,720 I failed to recognize who you are and underestimated you. 299 00:24:27,240 --> 00:24:28,560 That was my first mistake. 300 00:24:28,639 --> 00:24:30,439 Then, I rashly held a lady, 301 00:24:30,520 --> 00:24:31,919 tainting her reputation. 302 00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:34,120 That was my second mistake. 303 00:24:34,720 --> 00:24:36,159 If that's the case, 304 00:24:36,800 --> 00:24:37,960 then there's a third mistake. 305 00:24:39,399 --> 00:24:41,399 You've been here for three days in a row, 306 00:24:41,480 --> 00:24:42,720 disturbing my peace. 307 00:24:42,800 --> 00:24:44,120 That's your third mistake. 308 00:24:44,960 --> 00:24:46,159 And you are? 309 00:24:47,240 --> 00:24:49,159 The younger sister of the person you want to see, 310 00:24:49,240 --> 00:24:50,720 Qin Zhenzhen. 311 00:24:52,520 --> 00:24:56,040 I'm wondering though, Your Highness, on what basis do you believe 312 00:24:56,600 --> 00:24:57,879 my brother will help you? 313 00:24:59,439 --> 00:25:00,720 So you are Miss Qin. 314 00:25:02,280 --> 00:25:05,840 I have heard that your father, General Qin, was skilled in warfare 315 00:25:06,679 --> 00:25:07,639 but weary of it. 316 00:25:08,720 --> 00:25:11,080 Sadly, he fell in battle a few years ago, 317 00:25:11,159 --> 00:25:12,679 leaving his ambitions unfulfilled. 318 00:25:12,760 --> 00:25:16,280 My desire is also to find a capable general 319 00:25:17,360 --> 00:25:18,720 to help end the conflict 320 00:25:19,399 --> 00:25:22,679 and bring peace to the land. 321 00:25:32,439 --> 00:25:34,199 These nuts are a token of my sincerity. 322 00:25:34,280 --> 00:25:35,560 I hope you will accept them. 323 00:25:38,320 --> 00:25:39,159 Thank you then. 324 00:25:50,879 --> 00:25:53,120 Did you all hear what the Crown Prince said outside? 325 00:25:53,800 --> 00:25:55,679 He's actually quite kind, 326 00:25:55,760 --> 00:25:58,280 thinking of saving me even though I don't need his help. 327 00:25:59,919 --> 00:26:01,560 You are kind and innocent. 328 00:26:01,639 --> 00:26:03,800 Have you considered that he may have ulterior motives? 329 00:26:07,560 --> 00:26:09,320 But he didn't even know who I was. 330 00:26:11,159 --> 00:26:13,600 Lin, shouldn't you be very happy? 331 00:26:13,679 --> 00:26:16,320 There's someone who fully understands your aspirations 332 00:26:16,399 --> 00:26:19,240 and has both the ability and sincerity to help you achieve them. 333 00:26:23,280 --> 00:26:24,159 Mr. Li, 334 00:26:24,800 --> 00:26:26,840 can I choose my cell? 335 00:26:27,639 --> 00:26:28,679 Of course, Your Highness. 336 00:26:28,760 --> 00:26:30,960 Which room caught your eye? 337 00:26:33,080 --> 00:26:35,399 I'll take the cell next to Mr. Pei's. 338 00:26:35,960 --> 00:26:38,080 It's comforting to have an acquaintance nearby. 339 00:26:39,560 --> 00:26:42,120 Your Highness, you're right. Please come this way. 340 00:26:53,879 --> 00:26:54,840 Your Highness, 341 00:26:55,840 --> 00:26:58,560 Princess Pingyue and Mr. Pei have been framed and imprisoned. 342 00:26:59,760 --> 00:27:01,560 I believe she has a plan for this. 343 00:27:02,720 --> 00:27:05,240 But now, we must seek General Qin's help immediately. 344 00:27:12,480 --> 00:27:15,360 Who's this wild creature that's following me so closely? 345 00:27:17,520 --> 00:27:18,800 Fengming. 346 00:27:21,960 --> 00:27:23,040 Your Highness. 347 00:27:23,120 --> 00:27:23,960 Miss Qin, 348 00:27:24,040 --> 00:27:27,159 would you be interested in another sparring match? 349 00:27:27,240 --> 00:27:28,520 If I win, 350 00:27:28,600 --> 00:27:30,720 could you help me persuade your brother a bit more? 351 00:27:31,840 --> 00:27:32,840 What if you lose? 352 00:27:33,760 --> 00:27:35,800 Then persuade him a bit less. 353 00:27:36,360 --> 00:27:39,080 If you lose, I'll advise him not to go. 354 00:27:39,159 --> 00:27:40,520 How about that? 355 00:27:41,439 --> 00:27:42,639 I won't go easy on you. 356 00:27:42,720 --> 00:27:44,480 Fengming, step back. 357 00:27:46,480 --> 00:27:47,560 Show me your real ability. 358 00:28:03,480 --> 00:28:04,360 Miss Qin, 359 00:28:05,639 --> 00:28:08,159 it doesn't matter anymore who the winner is. 360 00:28:09,760 --> 00:28:12,760 I trust that with your brother's aspirations of saving the world, 361 00:28:13,600 --> 00:28:15,879 he will go even without persuasion. 362 00:28:20,040 --> 00:28:22,760 It has only been a few days and now you're here with me. 363 00:28:22,840 --> 00:28:23,840 Eager to see me, right? 364 00:28:25,919 --> 00:28:28,199 It seems that you haven't learned much else in jail, 365 00:28:28,280 --> 00:28:30,080 apart from getting more glib-tongued. 366 00:28:30,159 --> 00:28:31,080 Not really. 367 00:28:31,560 --> 00:28:34,639 You mentioned before that you would visit me daily, 368 00:28:34,720 --> 00:28:37,760 but I haven't even seen you at all these past few days. 369 00:28:37,840 --> 00:28:40,360 I got restless, missing you day and night. 370 00:28:41,399 --> 00:28:43,679 My heart is filled with countless thoughts and emotions. 371 00:28:44,679 --> 00:28:47,399 If I have offended you in any way, 372 00:28:47,480 --> 00:28:49,199 please forgive me, Your Highness. 373 00:28:53,240 --> 00:28:54,679 I'll take my leave now. 374 00:28:54,760 --> 00:28:57,040 Your Highness, if there is anything you need, 375 00:28:57,120 --> 00:28:58,080 just let me know. 376 00:28:58,800 --> 00:28:59,720 Thank you, Mr. Li. 377 00:29:09,399 --> 00:29:10,679 Have you sorted out everything? 378 00:29:12,480 --> 00:29:14,040 One of the two matters is sorted. 379 00:29:14,120 --> 00:29:15,240 I'll tell you about it later. 380 00:29:16,639 --> 00:29:17,959 How did you mess this up? 381 00:29:18,840 --> 00:29:20,560 How come Tuoba Yan isn't dead? 382 00:29:22,040 --> 00:29:23,560 The butler Wang Shun said 383 00:29:23,639 --> 00:29:25,720 that Tuoba Yan was stabbed to death on the spot, 384 00:29:25,800 --> 00:29:27,120 but it turned out to be a decoy. 385 00:29:27,679 --> 00:29:29,040 It was my negligence 386 00:29:29,120 --> 00:29:30,600 which has caused you trouble. 387 00:29:30,679 --> 00:29:31,879 I'll accept any penalty. 388 00:29:33,120 --> 00:29:34,679 What's the use of killing you? 389 00:29:35,639 --> 00:29:38,959 Don't come back until you capture Tuoba Yan. 390 00:29:39,879 --> 00:29:40,879 Otherwise, 391 00:29:42,560 --> 00:29:44,040 I will see 392 00:29:44,120 --> 00:29:46,120 that your entire family will perish. 393 00:29:55,120 --> 00:29:56,040 That looks good. 394 00:29:57,159 --> 00:30:01,120 Come and see me every day at daybreak, noon and sunset. 395 00:30:01,199 --> 00:30:02,159 Yes, Your Highness. 396 00:30:03,240 --> 00:30:04,120 You can go now. 397 00:30:15,760 --> 00:30:17,280 Which matter have you sorted out? 398 00:30:21,040 --> 00:30:22,840 You don't have to write it down. It's just us. 399 00:30:30,919 --> 00:30:31,800 I got the evidence. 400 00:30:31,879 --> 00:30:33,879 What about Qin Lin? Is he on board with us? 401 00:30:33,959 --> 00:30:36,199 Do you think it's that easy to get Qin Lin on board? 402 00:30:38,760 --> 00:30:40,520 I was worried you might take it the wrong way 403 00:30:40,600 --> 00:30:42,360 or I would already have a solution. 404 00:30:42,439 --> 00:30:43,280 What solution? 405 00:30:43,800 --> 00:30:45,760 -After all, he's Zhen's-- -Zhen's what? 406 00:30:52,159 --> 00:30:54,399 He's Miss Qin's brother after all, 407 00:30:54,480 --> 00:30:56,240 so he might do me a favor. 408 00:30:58,280 --> 00:31:00,040 She broke off an engagement with you. 409 00:31:00,120 --> 00:31:01,280 Why would he do you a favor? 410 00:31:01,360 --> 00:31:02,439 When did she break it off? 411 00:31:03,720 --> 00:31:04,919 She simply had no choice. 412 00:31:06,240 --> 00:31:07,159 Pei Wenxuan, 413 00:31:07,879 --> 00:31:10,480 I now find that your other abilities are average, 414 00:31:10,560 --> 00:31:12,600 but your ability to deceive yourself is remarkable. 415 00:31:13,439 --> 00:31:15,280 Her love for Chuan was so obvious. 416 00:31:15,360 --> 00:31:16,720 And it was never about you. 417 00:31:16,800 --> 00:31:18,040 That's not right. 418 00:31:18,120 --> 00:31:20,320 She barely knew him when she called off the engagement. 419 00:31:20,399 --> 00:31:22,120 Her family must have forced her to do it. 420 00:31:22,199 --> 00:31:23,600 You think the key point 421 00:31:23,679 --> 00:31:25,439 is when she started falling for Chuan? 422 00:31:25,520 --> 00:31:27,760 Rather, she might not have liked you at all. 423 00:31:28,320 --> 00:31:29,159 From what I see, 424 00:31:29,240 --> 00:31:31,959 she called off the engagement entirely of her own volition. 425 00:31:42,360 --> 00:31:43,959 Why are you so crabby today? 426 00:31:45,320 --> 00:31:47,560 I thought we were both tired of discussing this. 427 00:31:51,199 --> 00:31:52,360 What? 428 00:31:52,439 --> 00:31:54,800 Did you resort to coercion when interrogating the person? 429 00:31:59,480 --> 00:32:00,399 Is it Tuoba Yan? 430 00:32:04,919 --> 00:32:06,360 I knew it. 431 00:32:06,439 --> 00:32:09,120 You tend to lose your composure when there's blood around. 432 00:32:09,199 --> 00:32:11,080 You should leave such matters to me next time. 433 00:32:11,159 --> 00:32:13,120 No, thank you. It's none of your concern. 434 00:32:14,560 --> 00:32:16,240 Of course it concerns me. 435 00:32:16,760 --> 00:32:18,879 We will live together later. 436 00:32:18,959 --> 00:32:20,760 If you get cranky from interrogating people, 437 00:32:20,840 --> 00:32:23,879 you will take it out on me and I'll end up bearing the full brunt. 438 00:32:30,199 --> 00:32:31,639 I beg of you, please, 439 00:32:32,199 --> 00:32:33,639 spare me the torture. 440 00:32:34,280 --> 00:32:37,199 Let me take care of matters like this next time, all right? 441 00:32:50,120 --> 00:32:52,879 Fine, you have my approval. 442 00:32:58,679 --> 00:32:59,719 I've got something for you. 443 00:33:06,199 --> 00:33:07,760 TO YOUR HIGHNESS 444 00:33:13,560 --> 00:33:15,360 THE PEONY'S UNMATCHED BEAUTY 445 00:33:15,439 --> 00:33:17,159 CAPTIVATES THE CAPITAL WHEN IT BLOOMS 446 00:33:19,280 --> 00:33:20,800 You're still in the mood for art? 447 00:33:33,040 --> 00:33:36,159 AGED PEONY 448 00:33:46,840 --> 00:33:48,040 I'm just joking. 449 00:33:49,840 --> 00:33:53,080 The "aged" in "aged peony" means that you're mature, 450 00:33:53,879 --> 00:33:55,879 while "peony" means you're beautiful. 451 00:33:55,959 --> 00:33:58,679 So "aged peony" is actually a compliment. 452 00:33:58,760 --> 00:34:00,360 It's not meant to insult you. 453 00:34:00,919 --> 00:34:03,080 I'm not the kind of person that would insult you. 454 00:34:11,799 --> 00:34:12,719 Your Highness. 455 00:34:15,000 --> 00:34:17,120 Your Highness, the Crown Prince is here. 456 00:34:22,520 --> 00:34:24,159 -Rong. -Chuan. 457 00:34:28,400 --> 00:34:29,480 Rong, 458 00:34:30,199 --> 00:34:32,159 are you doing all right here? 459 00:34:32,239 --> 00:34:34,239 I'm doing great, don't worry. 460 00:34:34,319 --> 00:34:35,799 Everything is going as I expected. 461 00:34:38,239 --> 00:34:39,279 So, how about it? 462 00:34:39,360 --> 00:34:40,560 Did you get Qin Lin on board? 463 00:34:41,679 --> 00:34:42,520 Not yet, 464 00:34:43,480 --> 00:34:44,520 but soon. 465 00:34:44,600 --> 00:34:45,719 Soon? 466 00:34:58,040 --> 00:34:58,920 I got her. 467 00:34:59,560 --> 00:35:00,880 It's pretty much a sure thing now. 468 00:35:19,319 --> 00:35:21,040 It has been a long time, Pei. 469 00:35:22,960 --> 00:35:24,120 It has. 470 00:35:26,839 --> 00:35:29,720 It has been about four years, hasn't it? 471 00:35:30,880 --> 00:35:31,759 Indeed. 472 00:35:36,080 --> 00:35:36,960 By the way, 473 00:35:37,720 --> 00:35:39,040 Uncle asked me to check with you 474 00:35:40,120 --> 00:35:43,000 if you could hand the evidence over to the Shangguan Family. 475 00:35:47,360 --> 00:35:48,360 What do you think? 476 00:35:48,440 --> 00:35:49,880 Definitely not. 477 00:35:50,640 --> 00:35:52,759 We can't be tied to the Shangguan Family any longer. 478 00:35:54,200 --> 00:35:55,200 I'm glad you understand. 479 00:35:57,360 --> 00:35:58,319 Why is she here? 480 00:35:58,400 --> 00:35:59,279 Do you 481 00:36:00,759 --> 00:36:01,880 know her? 482 00:36:04,560 --> 00:36:06,640 This is someone I met outside Qin Lin's house. 483 00:36:07,480 --> 00:36:10,000 It was a chance encounter. 484 00:36:10,080 --> 00:36:12,120 She said she could help me persuade Qin Lin, 485 00:36:12,200 --> 00:36:14,839 but the condition was that she wanted to meet Pei Wenxuan. 486 00:36:22,080 --> 00:36:25,160 I heard you were imprisoned and I was truly worried. 487 00:36:25,640 --> 00:36:27,080 So I came here without notice. 488 00:36:27,680 --> 00:36:30,920 Now that I know you're safe, I feel relieved. 489 00:36:32,360 --> 00:36:33,440 No need to worry. 490 00:36:33,520 --> 00:36:35,480 I can handle everything here. 491 00:36:35,560 --> 00:36:38,319 Do you think there is something going on between these two, 492 00:36:39,480 --> 00:36:40,480 Rong? 493 00:36:40,560 --> 00:36:41,480 Keep listening. 494 00:36:44,560 --> 00:36:45,440 Also… 495 00:36:48,480 --> 00:36:49,799 about the break-off… 496 00:36:51,799 --> 00:36:52,759 Break-off? 497 00:36:53,960 --> 00:36:55,480 Pei's engagement with this girl got-- 498 00:36:57,600 --> 00:36:59,319 Sorry, I couldn't explain in person. 499 00:36:59,960 --> 00:37:01,240 I hope you can forgive me. 500 00:37:02,359 --> 00:37:03,440 It's all right. 501 00:37:03,520 --> 00:37:05,960 This has nothing to do with you in the first place, 502 00:37:06,040 --> 00:37:07,240 so you're not at fault. 503 00:37:07,319 --> 00:37:08,560 Stop worrying about it. 504 00:37:08,640 --> 00:37:09,560 You misunderstood. 505 00:37:10,359 --> 00:37:14,359 The decision to cancel the engagement was my own choice. 506 00:37:14,440 --> 00:37:18,120 We don't have feelings for each other, yet our parents thrusted us together, 507 00:37:18,200 --> 00:37:21,359 making us pretend to be a couple and spend our whole lives together. 508 00:37:21,960 --> 00:37:22,960 What's the point? 509 00:37:24,640 --> 00:37:27,799 I've heard that you are an open-minded person, 510 00:37:28,640 --> 00:37:30,640 so I believe you can understand. 511 00:37:30,720 --> 00:37:32,839 I originally wanted to explain this to you in person, 512 00:37:33,400 --> 00:37:35,640 but the elders kept stopping me from doing so. 513 00:37:35,720 --> 00:37:37,120 I was at a loss as well. 514 00:37:41,640 --> 00:37:44,440 I can totally understand. I mean it. 515 00:37:44,520 --> 00:37:45,480 That's great then. 516 00:37:45,560 --> 00:37:48,600 I was worried you might think we turned our backs on you 517 00:37:48,680 --> 00:37:50,080 because of Uncle Pei's passing. 518 00:37:51,040 --> 00:37:52,799 I've told them to cancel it many times, 519 00:37:52,880 --> 00:37:54,160 but it kept getting delayed, 520 00:37:54,240 --> 00:37:55,960 so it has been weighing me down all along. 521 00:37:56,720 --> 00:37:59,279 But now that everything's clear, I feel relieved. 522 00:38:11,160 --> 00:38:12,120 Your Highness, 523 00:38:13,799 --> 00:38:16,240 may I ask why you're laughing? 524 00:38:17,759 --> 00:38:21,359 I'm laughing at someone who reads too much into things. 525 00:38:25,759 --> 00:38:27,200 You two can go ahead. Don't mind me. 526 00:38:33,759 --> 00:38:36,120 Actually, this isn't a big deal. 527 00:38:36,200 --> 00:38:38,080 I know you and your brother well. 528 00:38:38,160 --> 00:38:39,359 So no need to worry anymore. 529 00:38:42,319 --> 00:38:43,520 This isn't a good place. 530 00:38:43,600 --> 00:38:45,839 You and the Crown Prince should leave first. 531 00:38:47,480 --> 00:38:49,880 Tell your brother that His Highness is very-- 532 00:38:49,960 --> 00:38:52,520 My brother is aware of this. 533 00:38:52,600 --> 00:38:54,680 Don't worry. He will go. 534 00:38:54,759 --> 00:38:57,680 But it'll set us back a few more days. 535 00:38:57,759 --> 00:38:58,680 Wait a second. 536 00:38:58,759 --> 00:39:02,440 You said your brother would go, but you pledged to persuade him for me. 537 00:39:02,520 --> 00:39:03,799 Did you lie to me? 538 00:39:03,880 --> 00:39:05,560 He only agreed because I persuaded him. 539 00:39:05,640 --> 00:39:07,200 -How is that a lie? -You… 540 00:39:07,279 --> 00:39:08,920 Chuan, mind your manners. 541 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:13,520 Miss Qin, 542 00:39:15,160 --> 00:39:18,000 if the Crown Prince is forced to be sent to the front lines, 543 00:39:18,080 --> 00:39:19,720 are you sure your brother will go? 544 00:39:22,200 --> 00:39:23,520 Rest assured, Your Highness. 545 00:39:23,600 --> 00:39:24,839 My brother is just testing 546 00:39:24,920 --> 00:39:27,040 His Highness's character by being difficult. 547 00:39:27,120 --> 00:39:28,520 He has no intention to refuse. 548 00:39:32,359 --> 00:39:33,240 I see. 549 00:39:35,400 --> 00:39:37,880 Pei, I will take my leave. 550 00:39:40,440 --> 00:39:41,319 Chuan, 551 00:39:42,440 --> 00:39:43,920 at tomorrow's morning audience, 552 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:46,720 Father may send you to supervise the army in the Northwest. 553 00:39:46,799 --> 00:39:48,040 Don't agree directly. 554 00:39:48,120 --> 00:39:49,319 Keep rejecting the offer. 555 00:39:49,400 --> 00:39:51,920 After Qin Lin joins you on the front lines, 556 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,920 don't let anyone know he's associated with you. 557 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:56,160 Arrange for him to stay in the military camp secretly. 558 00:39:57,319 --> 00:39:59,960 We can't let anyone seize upon what we've long planned for. 559 00:40:00,040 --> 00:40:02,120 Don't worry, Rong. I'll handle it properly. 560 00:40:02,839 --> 00:40:04,240 I'll go get prepared now. 561 00:40:04,319 --> 00:40:05,160 Go ahead. 562 00:40:08,160 --> 00:40:09,200 Chuan, 563 00:40:13,480 --> 00:40:16,120 don't personally escort Miss Qin later. 564 00:40:16,720 --> 00:40:17,960 Send someone else to do it. 565 00:40:18,040 --> 00:40:19,720 You have more pressing matters. 566 00:40:20,279 --> 00:40:22,920 Rong, why do you always treat me like a child? 567 00:40:23,000 --> 00:40:24,400 You… 568 00:40:25,040 --> 00:40:26,359 All right. I'm off. 569 00:40:40,359 --> 00:40:41,520 Are you worried 570 00:40:42,120 --> 00:40:44,040 that Chuan and Zhenzhen will get together again? 571 00:40:47,200 --> 00:40:48,160 Are you not worried? 572 00:40:53,000 --> 00:40:55,839 They have indeed met earlier than expected 573 00:40:57,359 --> 00:40:59,279 and it's uncertain what might happen next. 574 00:40:59,960 --> 00:41:01,799 Li Chuan and Qin Zhenzhen 575 00:41:01,880 --> 00:41:03,560 met a year later in the past. 576 00:41:04,240 --> 00:41:06,640 When Her Majesty was selecting consorts for the Crown Prince, 577 00:41:06,720 --> 00:41:09,359 Shangguan Ya became primary, and Qin Zhenzhen secondary. 578 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:13,000 The other three were selected from different families. 579 00:41:13,080 --> 00:41:13,960 Yes. 580 00:41:15,920 --> 00:41:19,040 Initially, Chuan was unwilling, 581 00:41:20,080 --> 00:41:21,600 but after being scolded many times, 582 00:41:25,440 --> 00:41:27,120 it was because of my persuasion 583 00:41:28,120 --> 00:41:29,720 that he agreed to the marriage. 584 00:41:31,160 --> 00:41:32,839 However, it was from that time onward 585 00:41:32,920 --> 00:41:34,880 that Chuan became less like a passionate young man. 586 00:41:35,400 --> 00:41:39,200 He became more reserved, calm, 587 00:41:40,480 --> 00:41:42,880 and dignified in his demeanor when handling things. 588 00:41:45,759 --> 00:41:47,520 It was only because Qin Lin had military power 589 00:41:48,040 --> 00:41:51,000 that Mother asked Chuan to marry Qin Zhenzhen. 590 00:41:51,680 --> 00:41:53,359 However, she came from a humble family, 591 00:41:54,279 --> 00:41:57,240 so Chuan didn't favor her at first. 592 00:41:58,240 --> 00:41:59,920 On top of that, 593 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,680 her stubborn nature 594 00:42:01,759 --> 00:42:04,120 led her to have a hard time in the Eastern Palace. 595 00:42:04,920 --> 00:42:08,120 I heard that her servants withheld her winter coal allowance 596 00:42:08,200 --> 00:42:09,480 and took her monthly money, 597 00:42:10,160 --> 00:42:11,359 but she never complained. 598 00:42:13,120 --> 00:42:14,160 It wasn't until later, 599 00:42:15,600 --> 00:42:17,240 when two consorts in the Eastern Palace 600 00:42:17,319 --> 00:42:18,440 began to frame each other. 601 00:42:19,080 --> 00:42:20,400 Your Highness, 602 00:42:20,480 --> 00:42:24,120 the physicians have been warned against coming to treat you. 603 00:42:24,200 --> 00:42:27,560 Why did you dive into the lake to save someone when you're so sick? 604 00:42:29,319 --> 00:42:30,240 Don't worry, Ling. 605 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:32,920 I'm fine. 606 00:42:33,680 --> 00:42:37,839 After that, her maid, Ling, came to see me. 607 00:42:37,920 --> 00:42:38,880 Mr. Pei. 608 00:42:38,960 --> 00:42:40,680 Please save my lady. 609 00:42:42,640 --> 00:42:43,799 Get up. 610 00:42:43,880 --> 00:42:45,160 What happened to Zhenzhen? 611 00:42:50,640 --> 00:42:53,759 It's just a case of palace intrigue among the consorts. 612 00:42:54,640 --> 00:42:55,600 Stay out of this-- 613 00:42:55,680 --> 00:42:57,520 What do you mean by palace intrigue? 614 00:42:58,440 --> 00:42:59,920 She nearly died. 615 00:43:02,520 --> 00:43:03,680 Your Highness, 616 00:43:03,759 --> 00:43:06,200 as a husband, even if you don't love her, 617 00:43:06,279 --> 00:43:07,920 you should at least not mistreat her. 618 00:43:09,400 --> 00:43:10,279 Moreover, 619 00:43:10,759 --> 00:43:12,600 Qin Lin is still out there fighting for you. 620 00:43:14,040 --> 00:43:15,520 And please don't forget 621 00:43:16,359 --> 00:43:19,080 that she nearly lost her life to save your Crown Princess. 622 00:43:21,240 --> 00:43:22,120 Alright. 623 00:43:23,759 --> 00:43:24,839 I will go. 624 00:43:25,480 --> 00:43:26,560 Pei Wenxuan, 625 00:43:27,880 --> 00:43:28,920 it was you 626 00:43:29,680 --> 00:43:32,240 who personally presented your beloved to Chuan.