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I don't know the content

of those two pages at all.

What?

Back then, I...

Back then, I just wanted

to reconcile with Mother sooner.

That's why I hastily promised you.

Do you know how important

this is to me?

How could you treat such a thing as a joke,

Ningshuang?

I'm sorry, Mentor!

Calm down.

If this matter is related to my Ningshuang Palace,

I will investigate it thoroughly.

But Mentor,

why did you think

that it was me who tore out those two pages?

I don't...

smell anything.

Your Highness,

His Grace's sense of smell is extremely keen.

At first, I didn't believe it either.

Later, when I saw them

locate Sorcerer Yu by scent,

I came to believe

they truly are impressive.

Of course.

Any scent

can't escape our noses.

To him, that is

as easy as winking.

Greetings, Your Grace,

Mentor.

Your Highness,

Old Madam said she misses you.

She requested your presence at the Kunning Palace.

Alright. I got it.

I'll come back later.

Be careful, Your Highness.

Wait.

The scent on you

is similar to the scent on the Ganquan Register.

Have you been here before?

This is His Grace's residence.

How could someone like me come here?

This kind of scent—

I've never smelt it on other servants

of the Ningshuang Palace.

I understand now.

[Eternal Love of the Fox]

This is datura.

This is the scent.

That's not right.

I heard datura is toxic,

so its cultivation is forbidden in the palace.

There is indeed such a rule in the palace.

However,

I found the datura too beautiful,

so I requested Father

to allow me to cultivate 5 plants in the palace.

Usually, Ms. Xiang tends to them.

Only Ms. Xiang and Princess Ningshuang have access to these flowers.

So only the two of you carry this scent.

Wait.

Five plants?

But aren't there only four here?

One is missing.

Missing?

When did it go missing?

About 2 years ago.

Two years?

That's around the time my father disappeared.

After it went missing, I sent people to investigate,

but we couldn't find out who stole it.

Old Fox, can you smell who stole it?

In the matter of Sorcerer Yu before,

even after so long, you could still track it, right?

Although it's only been 2 years,

there are too many flowers here.

The thief's scent has long been masked.

Moreover, the mysterious person in the palace before

seems to have always been hindering our investigation.

If we could find the flower thief,

we should be able to find my father and that mysterious person.

But now...

all leads have gone cold.

If the thief

is still cultivating datura in the palace,

we only need to find the person who carries this scent

other than Princess Ningshuang and Ms. Xiang.

Okay.

Mentor,

stay for a meal today.

You've done me a great favor.

I haven't had the chance to thank you properly.

People need food to survive.

Skip a meal and you'll feel it.

If you collapse from hunger, how will you find your father?

But now I don't have the mood to eat.

Eat first.

Leave the rest to us.

Thank you all

for helping me reconcile with Mother.

Today,

regardless of status,

let us simply drink freely.

Your Highness, you usually look quite fierce.

I never expected you're also kind and gentle.

I'm fierce?

Did I say something wrong?

Everyone,

pardon the intrusion.

Princess Consort, what brings you here?

Truly a rare guest.

Prince Fuying heard of Ningshuang's reconciliation with Mother,

so he specially sent me here to pay a visit.

These fabrics

were previously bestowed upon Prince Fuying by Father.

He asked me to bring them to Princess Ningshuang and Miss Xiangjiu.

No need. Take them all back.

I lack nothing here.

Okay.

Then I'm going back.

Have you...

eaten yet?

Why are you asking her that?

She kindly brought us gifts.

It's hard to stay mad at someone who's smiling.

But...

she's Prince Fuying's woman.

A woman is a woman.

Why care about whose woman she is?

Then...

whose man are you?

What does Prince Fuying's wrong have to do with her?

Why should we vent our anger on her?

That's right.

Princess Ningshuang,

when you hurt Old Madam before,

the Princess Consort spoke up for you many times

in front of His Majesty.

I heard

the Princess Consort once saved Xiangjiu.

That makes her Xiangjiu's friend.

If you don't mind,

stay and eat with us.

Why are you still standing there?

You're not a pillar.

Come and sit down.

Everyone's waiting for you.

Please go back and report

that the Princess Consort is here drinking with us.

Your Highness,

can you drink?

A drink or two is fine.

Drinking is for cultivating leisurely moods.

Follow the moment's inspiration.

No need to overindulge.

Well, I'll be damned.

I've never seen His Grace

being so considerate to another woman

aside from Mentor before.

D-Don't just drink.

Why don't we... play...

a drinking game?

Y-Yes, yes.

I know a fun drinking game.

We split into 2 teams.

Each team selects one person to perform an action.

If someone from the opposing team can replicate it, they win.

The team that sets the challenge drinks 3 cups as penalty.

If they can't replicate it, they lose.

The losing team

drinks 3 cups as penalty.

What do you think?

Good.

How about the four of us girls being in one team?

I don't want to be on a team with Bai Yu.

I... I don't want to be on a team with Bai Yu either.

I don't want to be on a team with you two either.

Then...

the six of us will be... one team.

Are you playing a game or playing me?

Great!

We are a team.

I'm on a team with Xiangjiu.

I'll go first.

One bite.

Impressive.

Your turn.

You go.

You go.

You go.

Your mouth is bigger.

You can't replicate it?

Then drink.

Alright, drink.

Wait.

Not these 3 cups.

Someone!

Bring the Ningshuang Palace's cups

here!

These aren't wine cups.

They're practically wine jars!

What?

Are you scared?

Master.

Lord Howling Celestial Dog

might be watching from above.

Is he crazy?

He's simply a mad dog.

How can I lose to a mad dog?

I...

I'll drink for you.

No need. There are 3 cups.

I'll do it myself.

Your Highness.

I'll also drink a cup for you.

What are you two doing?

We're all friends here.

This is called... "united we stand."

"Nothing can stand in our way."

Then how can I be left out?

Give me a cup too.

Mao Jin.

I'll drink a cup for you too.

This is outrageous!

I want revenge!

We...

will take revenge...

on you!

Mao Jin, sit down.

Don't embarrass yourself.

How dare you! You wily fox.

How dare you speak like that to the divine dog

who guards the South Heavenly Gate with Lord Howling Celestial Dog!

If I don't drink you under the table today,

you'll never know

who the master is!

Are you crazy?

What... is he talking about?

He's drunk.

Just ignore him.

Huo Xiangjiu.

You...

You...

You dare ignore me?

Ever since you appeared,

Master has favored only you.

I've fallen out of favor.

He doesn't favor me anymore!

Mao Jin,

you are too insolent!

Shut up!

Don't speak of my good brother like that.

The two of us...

-The two of us... -The two of us...

-are kindred spirits. -are kindred spirits.

Don't worry,

Your Highness.

This time,

we

absolutely

will not lose!

Mao Jin.

Go!

Tell me,

who dares to replicate that?

Such an awkward move—

how did he even do that?

Instinct.

Stop dawdling.

If you can't replicate it,

just drink!

You do it.

Your Highness,

may I know your name?

Song Lian.

Lian.

You must be like the lotus flower

and love yourself well.

If we don't even love ourselves,

who will love us?

Your Grace,

it's your turn.

Move aside.

Are you going to be like this forever?

It's impossible for us to be together.

Why is it impossible?

We can leave together.

We won't implicate anyone.

We can't go back to the past.

I've been defiled.

It doesn't matter, Lian.

Back then,

I didn't have the courage to stop you from marrying him.

If I had been braver...

Do you know

why I married Prince Fuying back then?

He raped me.

I won't let you help me up.

I'm...

perfectly sober now.

Who...

put 2 stalks of sugarcane here?

Probably left here by the Ministry of Works for repairs.

Let me taste it and see if it's sweet.

This isn't sugarcane.

How do I eat such a long stalk of sugarcane?

Start eating from the top!

Come on! Come up here!

Have we... met somewhere before?

Are you hiding something from me?

Little White Fox,

look what delicious food I brought you.

They're really tasty.

These chicken feet are super delicious.

Qinghua!

Father.

You little beast!

You let it go?

Just you wait, I'll catch you!

You little beast!

Little White Fox, run!

You little beast!

Father!

You little beast!

Little Qinghua,

move aside!

No!

How dare you use the chicken feet I prepared for Master Li

to feed that little beast!

I'll beat you to death!

Move aside!

Little White Fox!

Run!

Don't let my father catch you!

Little Fox,

come here.

Come and chase me.

Little White Fox.

Little White Fox,

this is what I just made.

Try it.

My father...

has betrothed me to...

Landlord Li's son.

Their home is very far from here.

From now on,

I'm afraid I won't be able to come play with you anymore.

Don't worry about me.

I heard his son is very kind.

Take good care of yourself.

I will also...

live a very happy life.

Don't follow me.

If they discover you, they'll beat you to death.

Go back now.

Go back now!

I wonder if it has come back.

Little White Fox,

you...

seem upset.

Did something...

She got married?

Listen to me.

You've just begun your cultivation.

If you two are meant to be,

you might meet again

somewhere, someday.

Little White Fox.

Leave.

If my father sees you, he'll beat you to death.

Leave now!

You...

You really are...

Little White Fox,

if only...

you were human.

That way,

you could take me away.

Qinghua!

-Landlord Li's wedding procession -Go! Go!

is almost here!

Why haven't you changed your clothes yet?

I-I'll...

change my clothes right away.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

You little beast!

This little beast!

Move aside!

Go!

-No! -Move aside!

It's been pestering my daughter for 10 years!

Go!

Today, I...

Go!

Move aside!

Or I'll beat you too!

I won't!

You...

I...

Move aside!

Move aside!

Go!

Go!

I'll beat you to death!

Move aside!

You little beast!

Move aside!

[Eastern Palace]

You drank wine?

It seems...

you and Huo Xiangjiu

are getting along quite well.

She's a very good girl.

Since you like her so much,

why not bring her to the Eastern Palace

for our use?

You think you're worthy?

Xiangjiu is my friend.

If you dare hurt her,

I will kill you.

Father has issued a decree.

You dare touch me?

Father, Father!

Do you really think

Father can protect you?

Look at yourself.

You are more cowardly than anyone.

You've never dared to hit me in the face,

because you're worried Father and Mother would notice.

Father values benevolence and virtue,

so you act benevolent and virtuous.

Father dotes on His Grace,

so you want to become like His Grace.

You want to be respected.

You want to gain Father's favor.

Shut up.

What?

Did I touch a nerve?

You use a facade of benevolence and virtue

to wrap your cowardly heart.

You use vicious methods

to conceal the weakness within you!

Wake up! Wake up!

Don't you dare die.

I... don't permit you to die.

See? You're still afraid.

You're still afraid.

You fear my death.

If I die,

you'll never gain Father's favor again.

I...

will make you watch with your own eyes

how I trample them underfoot.

Lian,

you must be like the lotus flower

and love yourself well.

If we don't even love ourselves,

who will love us?

So it's you.

You've caused me such misery.

We finally meet.

Stay away from her!

Feng Mochen,

you should know

I'm not afraid of you.