1 00:00:18,280 --> 00:00:19,960 Your Highness, it's time for your medicine. 2 00:00:21,190 --> 00:00:21,870 Your Highness? 3 00:00:30,070 --> 00:00:32,030 Your Highness, it's time for your medicine. 4 00:00:33,350 --> 00:00:34,350 Your Highness, wake up. 5 00:00:44,710 --> 00:00:45,430 Your Highness! 6 00:00:45,640 --> 00:00:46,350 Your Highness! 7 00:00:46,520 --> 00:00:47,110 Somebody! 8 00:00:47,390 --> 00:00:48,390 Somebody! 9 00:00:48,710 --> 00:00:50,560 Somebody! Get help! 10 00:00:50,790 --> 00:00:51,920 Somebody! 11 00:02:14,460 --> 00:02:15,216 =Blossoms of Power= 12 00:02:15,216 --> 00:02:18,060 (Adapted from the novel, After My Bloom, All Flowers Wither by Jin Huang) 13 00:02:18,140 --> 00:02:21,100 =Episode 11= 14 00:02:22,240 --> 00:02:23,470 Your Majesty, 15 00:02:23,590 --> 00:02:26,120 Consort Liang died of blood stasis syndrome. 16 00:02:26,360 --> 00:02:27,560 The illness progresses rapidly. 17 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:30,240 It can turn fatal within hours. 18 00:02:38,520 --> 00:02:39,310 Your Majesty, 19 00:02:39,470 --> 00:02:41,630 blood stasis syndrome can spread miasma. 20 00:02:41,870 --> 00:02:44,190 We shouldn't stay here any longer. 21 00:02:47,120 --> 00:02:48,430 Choose an auspicious day. 22 00:02:49,248 --> 00:02:51,552 Lay her to rest in the imperial mausoleum with full honors. 23 00:02:51,584 --> 00:02:52,512 Yes, Your Majesty. 24 00:03:03,680 --> 00:03:04,560 Father. 25 00:03:06,030 --> 00:03:07,560 I ask for your permission 26 00:03:07,910 --> 00:03:09,960 to let me keep vigil at my mother's tomb. 27 00:03:10,960 --> 00:03:12,750 Your mother came from a distant land. 28 00:03:12,840 --> 00:03:15,080 You're the only child she left behind. 29 00:03:15,750 --> 00:03:17,280 If she's watching from the afterlife, 30 00:03:17,630 --> 00:03:20,150 she would not want to see you waste away like this. 31 00:03:21,080 --> 00:03:22,520 Stay here 32 00:03:22,800 --> 00:03:24,910 with your grandmother and me instead. 33 00:03:26,680 --> 00:03:28,030 Thank you for your concern, Father, 34 00:03:28,680 --> 00:03:30,430 but I have no other wish in life 35 00:03:31,120 --> 00:03:33,190 than to fulfill my filial duty at Mother's tomb. 36 00:03:36,280 --> 00:03:37,710 Please grant me this wish, Father. 37 00:03:40,910 --> 00:03:42,280 I never would've expected this. 38 00:03:42,280 --> 00:03:44,280 Mo Yuan was investigating Consort Liang's crimes, 39 00:03:44,470 --> 00:03:45,800 and now she's suddenly dead. 40 00:03:46,840 --> 00:03:48,000 I originally thought 41 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:50,030 she was taking revenge on me for her brother, Ye Qi. 42 00:03:50,512 --> 00:03:51,960 But now that she's died so suddenly, 43 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:54,310 someone must've silenced her. 44 00:03:55,280 --> 00:03:56,630 Your Highness, are you saying 45 00:03:56,960 --> 00:03:58,030 this wasn't a coincidence? 46 00:03:59,630 --> 00:04:00,310 Your Highness, 47 00:04:00,520 --> 00:04:01,560 I'm back. 48 00:04:01,840 --> 00:04:03,360 There's no one even in charge 49 00:04:03,470 --> 00:04:05,190 of Consort Liang's Yilan Palace now. 50 00:04:05,190 --> 00:04:06,120 It's complete chaos. 51 00:04:06,520 --> 00:04:08,680 The Sixth Prince is rather strange, too. 52 00:04:08,750 --> 00:04:10,030 You could say he's a devoted son, 53 00:04:10,030 --> 00:04:11,590 but he didn't shed a single tear. 54 00:04:11,590 --> 00:04:13,080 Yet you can't call him unfilial either, 55 00:04:13,120 --> 00:04:14,864 since he volunteered to guard her tomb. 56 00:04:15,680 --> 00:04:17,160 Was there anything unusual 57 00:04:17,200 --> 00:04:18,608 before Consort Liang's sudden death? 58 00:04:18,870 --> 00:04:19,430 Yes. 59 00:04:19,800 --> 00:04:21,120 She was scratched by a cat. 60 00:04:21,120 --> 00:04:22,950 She applied a certain hand balm. 61 00:04:23,360 --> 00:04:24,750 I secretly brought some back. 62 00:04:32,240 --> 00:04:34,240 This balm contains cold fern. 63 00:04:34,750 --> 00:04:36,000 It smells sweet to humans, 64 00:04:36,270 --> 00:04:38,120 but it drives cats and dogs into a frenzy. 65 00:04:38,390 --> 00:04:39,800 Consort Liang was scratched 66 00:04:39,800 --> 00:04:41,232 because she was wearing this balm. 67 00:04:42,240 --> 00:04:43,510 Someone must've 68 00:04:43,510 --> 00:04:44,912 coated the cat's claws with poison. 69 00:04:44,950 --> 00:04:46,270 Your Highness, who do you suspect? 70 00:04:46,270 --> 00:04:47,310 Noble Consort Rong. 71 00:04:47,720 --> 00:04:50,070 She once ordered Lady Hu to harm you. 72 00:04:50,950 --> 00:04:53,120 Noble Consort Rong and Consort Liang both have sons. 73 00:04:53,296 --> 00:04:55,008 Naturally, they saw each other as rivals. 74 00:04:55,720 --> 00:04:57,000 Everyone in this palace 75 00:04:57,480 --> 00:04:59,240 hides behind layer upon layer of deception. 76 00:04:59,830 --> 00:05:01,000 One careless mistake, 77 00:05:01,000 --> 00:05:02,310 and you're finished. 78 00:05:03,870 --> 00:05:05,480 It's impossible to guard against everyone. 79 00:05:06,190 --> 00:05:08,120 Fortunately, you and the Crown Prince 80 00:05:08,120 --> 00:05:09,560 have decided to stand together 81 00:05:09,560 --> 00:05:10,480 through whatever comes. 82 00:05:13,070 --> 00:05:14,630 I really should thank him for that. 83 00:05:16,950 --> 00:05:17,680 Tian Yuan, 84 00:05:18,360 --> 00:05:19,360 don't you think 85 00:05:19,696 --> 00:05:21,872 there's something suspicious about Consort Liang's death? 86 00:05:22,390 --> 00:05:23,000 Your Highness, 87 00:05:23,360 --> 00:05:25,600 the imperial physician said it was blood stasis syndrome, 88 00:05:26,040 --> 00:05:26,950 but I think 89 00:05:27,430 --> 00:05:28,800 she was more likely poisoned. 90 00:05:28,912 --> 00:05:31,952 There aren't many poisons that could fool the Imperial Medical Office. 91 00:05:33,870 --> 00:05:35,750 It reminds me of the person who poisoned me. 92 00:05:36,190 --> 00:05:38,070 You mean the person who killed Consort Liang 93 00:05:38,190 --> 00:05:39,360 and the one who poisoned you 94 00:05:39,600 --> 00:05:40,680 could be the same person? 95 00:05:41,680 --> 00:05:42,870 Their methods are similar, 96 00:05:43,430 --> 00:05:45,488 and both culprits are hidden deep within the palace. 97 00:05:45,600 --> 00:05:46,830 That's exactly what I suspect. 98 00:05:47,072 --> 00:05:48,560 There's something else strange, too. 99 00:05:48,688 --> 00:05:50,480 That foreign merchant who sold the poison 100 00:05:50,600 --> 00:05:52,160 seems to have vanished into thin air. 101 00:05:52,192 --> 00:05:53,760 There's no trace of him anywhere. 102 00:05:54,416 --> 00:05:56,190 Send all the clues related to Consort Liang 103 00:05:56,190 --> 00:05:57,920 to Zhao Zhenghao, 104 00:05:57,920 --> 00:05:59,430 Cui Jinbai, and Hua Fuhai as well. 105 00:05:59,920 --> 00:06:01,024 Yes, Your Highness. 106 00:06:09,800 --> 00:06:10,430 Speak. 107 00:06:11,430 --> 00:06:12,680 I heard 108 00:06:13,680 --> 00:06:16,750 Commandery Princess Zhaoning's brother, Shen Yun'an, 109 00:06:16,768 --> 00:06:18,500 has asked permission to come to the capital. 110 00:06:18,750 --> 00:06:19,920 He and the Duke of Wei 111 00:06:20,016 --> 00:06:22,672 don't seem to approve of your marriage to Her Highness. 112 00:06:24,240 --> 00:06:25,390 Good. Let him come. 113 00:06:26,120 --> 00:06:27,560 Then he can see for himself 114 00:06:28,160 --> 00:06:30,680 exactly what kind of man I am. 115 00:06:32,928 --> 00:06:33,950 He's bound to like me. 116 00:06:42,112 --> 00:06:44,120 Young Master will be arriving in the capital soon. 117 00:06:44,120 --> 00:06:45,510 Everyone, be on your best behavior. 118 00:06:45,750 --> 00:06:46,560 - Yes. - Yes. 119 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:52,720 Your Highness. 120 00:06:55,120 --> 00:06:56,560 I haven't seen my brother in so long. 121 00:06:57,240 --> 00:06:59,430 I wonder what his temper's like these days. 122 00:06:59,630 --> 00:07:00,480 Your Highness, 123 00:07:00,480 --> 00:07:01,630 you said it yourself. 124 00:07:01,630 --> 00:07:03,600 Young Master's always been straightforward, 125 00:07:03,720 --> 00:07:05,070 a true man of the northwest. 126 00:07:05,216 --> 00:07:06,950 You've only been in the capital for a while. 127 00:07:06,950 --> 00:07:09,040 His temper couldn't have changed that quickly. 128 00:07:09,240 --> 00:07:09,830 That's true. 129 00:07:11,190 --> 00:07:11,870 Zhen Zhu, 130 00:07:12,560 --> 00:07:14,190 you know my brother's habits well. 131 00:07:14,630 --> 00:07:15,630 Keep a close eye on them. 132 00:07:16,144 --> 00:07:17,488 Don't worry, Your Highness. 133 00:07:20,160 --> 00:07:21,560 Young Master has an old leg injury. 134 00:07:21,560 --> 00:07:22,896 It flares up whenever he gets cold. 135 00:07:23,040 --> 00:07:24,270 This quilt's too thin. 136 00:07:24,270 --> 00:07:25,120 Bring a thicker one. 137 00:07:25,240 --> 00:07:25,920 - Yes. - Yes. 138 00:07:25,984 --> 00:07:27,720 Young Master likes to take big gulps of tea. 139 00:07:27,800 --> 00:07:29,070 This cup's too small. 140 00:07:29,480 --> 00:07:30,510 Bring out the jade tea set 141 00:07:30,510 --> 00:07:32,512 with the evergreen pine design from the storeroom. 142 00:07:32,520 --> 00:07:34,160 Young Master enjoys reading military texts. 143 00:07:34,160 --> 00:07:35,330 Place those books on warfare 144 00:07:35,344 --> 00:07:36,928 somewhere within easy reach in his room. 145 00:07:39,040 --> 00:07:39,630 Three, 146 00:07:40,070 --> 00:07:40,560 two, 147 00:07:41,070 --> 00:07:41,560 one, 148 00:07:41,750 --> 00:07:42,240 run! 149 00:07:48,720 --> 00:07:49,430 Yun'an, 150 00:07:49,630 --> 00:07:51,360 I won! 151 00:08:04,240 --> 00:08:04,950 Your Highness. 152 00:08:06,190 --> 00:08:06,870 Your Highness. 153 00:08:07,920 --> 00:08:08,720 What's wrong? 154 00:08:11,240 --> 00:08:12,680 I miss my brother a little. 155 00:08:12,800 --> 00:08:13,920 Don't worry, Your Highness. 156 00:08:14,630 --> 00:08:16,240 I'll take care of everything here. 157 00:08:16,680 --> 00:08:17,680 Your Highness, 158 00:08:17,750 --> 00:08:20,160 why don't you think about how to thank the Crown Prince? 159 00:08:21,616 --> 00:08:24,224 His Highness seems to be quite fond of experimenting with pastries. 160 00:08:24,310 --> 00:08:26,190 Every time you visit the East Palace, 161 00:08:26,190 --> 00:08:28,120 he has snacks prepared in advance, 162 00:08:28,120 --> 00:08:29,310 and they're never the same. 163 00:08:29,430 --> 00:08:31,240 He must be quite the foodie. 164 00:08:32,840 --> 00:08:35,000 He should eat something that's easy to digest. 165 00:08:35,600 --> 00:08:37,390 I'll make him a bowl of delicate wontons. 166 00:08:37,550 --> 00:08:39,840 You're thinking about Crown Prince more and more these days. 167 00:08:42,624 --> 00:08:44,752 Your Highness, you helped me solve Consort Liang's case. 168 00:08:44,816 --> 00:08:46,496 I didn't know how else to repay you. 169 00:08:48,270 --> 00:08:49,840 You made these wontons yourself? 170 00:08:50,270 --> 00:08:51,320 You're still in poor health. 171 00:08:51,630 --> 00:08:53,510 Eating too much could upset your stomach, 172 00:08:53,552 --> 00:08:54,950 so I only served you a small portion. 173 00:08:54,960 --> 00:08:55,870 I never expected 174 00:08:55,880 --> 00:08:57,550 I'd be lucky enough to taste your cooking. 175 00:08:57,600 --> 00:09:01,620 (Auspicious Blessings) 176 00:09:26,200 --> 00:09:27,360 They're tender and silky, 177 00:09:27,760 --> 00:09:29,120 with a wonderful lingering flavor. 178 00:09:30,480 --> 00:09:31,960 Whenever anyone else makes them, 179 00:09:32,120 --> 00:09:33,270 I always find them too greasy. 180 00:09:33,960 --> 00:09:34,910 But yours 181 00:09:35,550 --> 00:09:36,600 are just right. 182 00:09:38,240 --> 00:09:40,360 Three wasn't nearly enough. 183 00:09:40,910 --> 00:09:42,840 I'll have the kitchen prepare the same filling. 184 00:09:43,080 --> 00:09:44,120 Would you 185 00:09:44,390 --> 00:09:45,480 make them for me again? 186 00:09:47,080 --> 00:09:47,630 All right. 187 00:10:04,320 --> 00:10:05,510 There's a legend in northwest. 188 00:10:06,320 --> 00:10:08,030 Hundun was once a vicious ancient beast, 189 00:10:08,270 --> 00:10:10,720 bloodthirsty and cruel, bringing suffering to the world 190 00:10:10,910 --> 00:10:12,320 and leaving the people no peace. 191 00:10:12,630 --> 00:10:14,320 It's said that eating wontons named after it 192 00:10:14,390 --> 00:10:15,960 can ward off evil and misfortune, 193 00:10:16,240 --> 00:10:17,360 and bring peace, 194 00:10:17,360 --> 00:10:18,320 good fortune, and safety. 195 00:10:21,584 --> 00:10:23,216 Thank you for such a thoughtful gesture. 196 00:10:30,790 --> 00:10:32,000 Speaking of northwest, 197 00:10:33,030 --> 00:10:34,480 Your Highness, what do you think 198 00:10:34,480 --> 00:10:35,360 of the Northwest Army? 199 00:10:35,720 --> 00:10:36,790 Why do you ask? 200 00:10:39,030 --> 00:10:40,270 Some say 201 00:10:40,510 --> 00:10:43,670 the Northwest Army is the pillar that keeps the realm secure. 202 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,150 Others say 203 00:10:45,240 --> 00:10:46,630 the Duke of Wei holds enough power 204 00:10:46,790 --> 00:10:48,200 to carve out a kingdom of his own, 205 00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:50,750 so civil and military authority should be divided. 206 00:10:51,480 --> 00:10:52,630 What do you think? 207 00:10:55,240 --> 00:10:56,440 To govern the northwest, 208 00:10:57,550 --> 00:10:59,870 you need a strong army to repel foreign enemies, 209 00:11:00,030 --> 00:11:02,080 and sound governance to keep the rear secure. 210 00:11:02,670 --> 00:11:04,200 Every one of those tasks 211 00:11:04,304 --> 00:11:06,240 requires civil and military power to work as one. 212 00:11:06,390 --> 00:11:07,600 If they're divided, 213 00:11:08,064 --> 00:11:09,510 they'll only hold each other back, 214 00:11:09,600 --> 00:11:11,184 and the northwest will never be stable. 215 00:11:12,320 --> 00:11:14,080 You're a Crown Prince of great insight 216 00:11:14,270 --> 00:11:15,720 and ambition. 217 00:11:16,120 --> 00:11:17,150 When you take the throne, 218 00:11:17,600 --> 00:11:19,720 Daxing will surely enjoy lasting peace and prosperity. 219 00:11:23,630 --> 00:11:24,750 I'll remember 220 00:11:25,320 --> 00:11:26,910 everything that matters to you. 221 00:11:28,600 --> 00:11:29,440 Your family 222 00:11:29,960 --> 00:11:30,960 will remain safe, 223 00:11:31,480 --> 00:11:32,270 and the northwest 224 00:11:32,720 --> 00:11:33,550 will know peace. 225 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:35,000 Can you promise me that? 226 00:11:35,270 --> 00:11:35,720 I can. 227 00:11:40,768 --> 00:11:42,030 But I don't trust anyone else, 228 00:11:42,750 --> 00:11:44,320 nor will I place my family's lives 229 00:11:44,510 --> 00:11:45,600 in someone else's hands. 230 00:11:48,720 --> 00:11:49,600 What a coincidence. 231 00:11:50,960 --> 00:11:51,720 Neither will I. 232 00:11:53,750 --> 00:11:55,600 Then let's choose to trust ourselves. 233 00:11:56,150 --> 00:11:58,600 If we succeed, it'll be because we were more capable, 234 00:11:58,672 --> 00:11:59,940 and we'll have nothing to regret. 235 00:11:59,960 --> 00:12:02,550 If we fail, it'll be because we were outmatched, 236 00:12:02,672 --> 00:12:04,112 and we'll accept the consequences. 237 00:12:17,500 --> 00:12:22,060 (Sixian Hall) 238 00:12:22,150 --> 00:12:23,080 It's windy outside. 239 00:12:23,168 --> 00:12:24,816 You needn't see me out, Your Highness. 240 00:12:25,264 --> 00:12:26,576 Take care, Your Highness. 241 00:12:53,870 --> 00:12:54,670 Xihe. 242 00:13:00,390 --> 00:13:01,720 I can see colors now. 243 00:13:03,270 --> 00:13:04,270 That's wonderful. 244 00:13:04,270 --> 00:13:05,520 Congratulations, Your Highness. 245 00:13:06,390 --> 00:13:07,550 Now that my eyes have healed, 246 00:13:08,480 --> 00:13:09,080 are you 247 00:13:09,670 --> 00:13:11,030 even a little happy for me? 248 00:13:29,580 --> 00:13:34,540 (Sixian Hall) 249 00:13:44,460 --> 00:13:48,620 (Shen Yun'an, Heir to the Duke of Wei) 250 00:13:48,630 --> 00:13:49,790 Who is that young master? 251 00:13:49,790 --> 00:13:51,120 He carries himself with such poise. 252 00:13:51,390 --> 00:13:52,320 Young Master Shen. 253 00:14:03,300 --> 00:14:04,740 (Duke of Wei's Manor) 254 00:14:18,440 --> 00:14:19,200 He's here. 255 00:14:26,400 --> 00:14:28,832 - Greetings, Young Master. - Greetings, Young Master. 256 00:14:30,200 --> 00:14:30,750 Yun'an. 257 00:14:40,510 --> 00:14:41,870 Let me get a good look at you. 258 00:14:42,336 --> 00:14:43,808 My little sister's even prettier now. 259 00:14:45,960 --> 00:14:47,000 And you've 260 00:14:47,120 --> 00:14:48,080 gotten a little tanned. 261 00:14:49,030 --> 00:14:49,910 You little tease. 262 00:14:50,480 --> 00:14:51,200 Uncle Qing, 263 00:14:51,328 --> 00:14:52,320 it's been a long time. 264 00:14:52,720 --> 00:14:54,550 Greetings, Young Master. 265 00:14:54,720 --> 00:14:55,390 Yun'an, 266 00:14:55,720 --> 00:14:57,240 your room is ready. 267 00:14:57,440 --> 00:14:58,440 Let's go inside and talk. 268 00:14:59,320 --> 00:14:59,750 All right. 269 00:15:05,540 --> 00:15:08,140 (Duke of Wei's Manor) 270 00:15:16,816 --> 00:15:18,840 You've been in the capital for quite some time now. 271 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:21,000 Father's been worried sick about your marriage. 272 00:15:21,240 --> 00:15:23,120 When the Anxi defense map went missing, 273 00:15:23,670 --> 00:15:25,720 I heard Prince Lie used it to ask for your hand. 274 00:15:25,760 --> 00:15:27,808 That left Father with a poor impression of him. 275 00:15:27,870 --> 00:15:28,512 But I think 276 00:15:28,528 --> 00:15:31,460 the fact that he risked execution for deceiving the emperor to help our family 277 00:15:31,480 --> 00:15:33,080 proves how deeply he cares for you. 278 00:15:33,200 --> 00:15:33,960 Yun'an, 279 00:15:35,000 --> 00:15:37,200 Prince Lie isn't the man I want to marry. 280 00:15:38,200 --> 00:15:40,200 Such a spirited young man, 281 00:15:40,200 --> 00:15:41,910 willing to risk everything to protect you... 282 00:15:42,256 --> 00:15:43,984 You truly don't have feelings for him? 283 00:15:47,910 --> 00:15:49,510 Then, among all the princes, 284 00:15:49,510 --> 00:15:51,080 who exactly have you chosen? 285 00:15:53,480 --> 00:15:54,150 The Crown Prince. 286 00:15:55,936 --> 00:15:58,208 Everyone knows he's been frail and sickly since childhood, 287 00:15:58,256 --> 00:15:59,550 as fragile as a willow branch. 288 00:15:59,550 --> 00:16:00,848 He's hardly an ideal husband. 289 00:16:01,080 --> 00:16:02,270 Why him? 290 00:16:03,750 --> 00:16:05,390 His character and temperament 291 00:16:05,550 --> 00:16:06,720 are exactly what I admire. 292 00:16:07,720 --> 00:16:09,320 And precisely because he's frail, 293 00:16:09,320 --> 00:16:10,510 he won't try to dominate me. 294 00:16:10,790 --> 00:16:12,390 Compared to a capable, forceful man, 295 00:16:12,670 --> 00:16:15,480 I'd rather have a husband who's obedient and easy to handle. 296 00:16:15,550 --> 00:16:17,200 That way, life will be much more peaceful. 297 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,480 So you've chosen him 298 00:16:19,750 --> 00:16:21,480 because he's frail and easy to control? 299 00:16:26,870 --> 00:16:28,030 Did someone hurt you? 300 00:16:29,600 --> 00:16:30,960 If someone had, 301 00:16:31,150 --> 00:16:33,344 do you think I'd still be sitting here safe and sound? 302 00:16:34,720 --> 00:16:36,150 That wicked servant Ling Long 303 00:16:36,150 --> 00:16:37,824 pushed you into the river on Xiao's orders. 304 00:16:37,856 --> 00:16:39,750 Father and I were beside ourselves with worry. 305 00:16:39,750 --> 00:16:41,840 We only felt relieved when we heard you were unharmed. 306 00:16:43,320 --> 00:16:45,360 You faced such danger the moment you arrived. 307 00:16:45,960 --> 00:16:47,550 After coming to the capital, 308 00:16:47,550 --> 00:16:49,630 did all the scheming here frighten you so much 309 00:16:49,630 --> 00:16:51,510 that now you only want security, not true love? 310 00:16:51,910 --> 00:16:52,750 If that's the case, 311 00:16:52,816 --> 00:16:54,030 you should return to northwest. 312 00:16:54,048 --> 00:16:55,880 I'll stay in the capital and marry a princess. 313 00:16:55,904 --> 00:16:56,560 No. 314 00:16:57,910 --> 00:16:59,440 I know you want to protect me. 315 00:17:00,080 --> 00:17:01,510 But if you marry a princess, 316 00:17:01,510 --> 00:17:03,360 you'll have to surrender your military command. 317 00:17:03,440 --> 00:17:04,960 You were born to be a great general. 318 00:17:05,400 --> 00:17:07,750 The lives of tens of thousands in northwest depend on you. 319 00:17:07,808 --> 00:17:09,520 You can't let your talent go to waste. 320 00:17:12,400 --> 00:17:14,310 I only want you to live well 321 00:17:14,680 --> 00:17:16,310 and be happy every day. 322 00:17:23,550 --> 00:17:25,960 You've had a long, exhausting journey. 323 00:17:26,160 --> 00:17:27,200 Get some rest first. 324 00:17:27,680 --> 00:17:28,656 I'll go to the kitchen 325 00:17:28,656 --> 00:17:30,270 and make a few of your favorite dishes. 326 00:17:33,200 --> 00:17:33,750 Xihe. 327 00:17:35,750 --> 00:17:36,640 You've changed. 328 00:17:37,160 --> 00:17:38,640 You're not as timid as you used to be. 329 00:17:38,830 --> 00:17:40,030 There's a spark in your eyes now 330 00:17:40,160 --> 00:17:42,030 that I never saw back in northwest. 331 00:17:42,720 --> 00:17:45,000 Could it really be because of the Crown Prince? 332 00:17:46,920 --> 00:17:48,680 Of course. It's because I'm in love. 333 00:17:52,980 --> 00:17:55,500 (East Palace) 334 00:17:59,750 --> 00:18:00,680 Your Highness. 335 00:18:08,720 --> 00:18:09,632 Please take a seat. 336 00:18:38,310 --> 00:18:40,000 I grew this tea myself. 337 00:18:40,384 --> 00:18:42,464 I hope it's to your liking, Young Master Shen. 338 00:19:00,720 --> 00:19:02,590 A man should set his sights on greater things, 339 00:19:02,608 --> 00:19:05,070 yet you have time to grow tea. 340 00:19:05,270 --> 00:19:06,680 I'm a straightforward man, 341 00:19:06,920 --> 00:19:08,480 so forgive me for asking, 342 00:19:09,590 --> 00:19:11,640 but do you have consumption? 343 00:19:13,000 --> 00:19:14,000 Seriously? 344 00:19:14,128 --> 00:19:16,160 I only suffer from coughing and shortness of breath. 345 00:19:16,790 --> 00:19:17,880 If I had consumption, 346 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,880 do you think 347 00:19:18,928 --> 00:19:20,912 they'd still let me remain in the palace? 348 00:19:23,350 --> 00:19:24,720 Though some time ago, 349 00:19:25,790 --> 00:19:27,070 I did develop an eye condition. 350 00:19:27,480 --> 00:19:29,550 Thankfully, Commandery Princess went to great lengths 351 00:19:29,880 --> 00:19:30,920 to find treatment for me. 352 00:19:30,920 --> 00:19:32,590 So you're not only frail, 353 00:19:32,624 --> 00:19:34,464 but you had trouble with your eyes, too? 354 00:19:34,528 --> 00:19:35,696 Don't worry, Young Master Shen. 355 00:19:36,480 --> 00:19:38,110 Her Highness found a physician for me, 356 00:19:38,110 --> 00:19:38,976 and I've recovered. 357 00:19:39,790 --> 00:19:40,750 Here in the palace, 358 00:19:40,830 --> 00:19:41,880 everyone else avoids me. 359 00:19:42,270 --> 00:19:43,200 Only Her Highness 360 00:19:43,264 --> 00:19:44,624 is willing to stay close to me. 361 00:19:45,920 --> 00:19:47,500 She worried I'd be sensitive to the cold, 362 00:19:47,792 --> 00:19:49,440 so she blended an incense to keep me warm. 363 00:19:49,920 --> 00:19:51,110 She worried I had no appetite, 364 00:19:51,480 --> 00:19:52,480 so she made me wontons. 365 00:19:52,816 --> 00:19:54,432 She even comes to the East Palace often 366 00:19:54,680 --> 00:19:55,480 to visit me. 367 00:19:57,830 --> 00:19:58,880 Why aren't you eating? 368 00:19:59,350 --> 00:20:00,640 Do you think my pastries 369 00:20:00,960 --> 00:20:01,680 aren't any good? 370 00:20:11,440 --> 00:20:12,750 Youyou has always been like this. 371 00:20:12,800 --> 00:20:14,640 She can never turn her back on someone in need. 372 00:20:21,720 --> 00:20:23,110 So Her Highness's childhood name 373 00:20:23,510 --> 00:20:24,350 is Youyou. 374 00:20:28,816 --> 00:20:30,270 We must be destined for each other. 375 00:20:30,680 --> 00:20:31,510 My childhood name 376 00:20:31,960 --> 00:20:32,750 is Luming. 377 00:20:34,590 --> 00:20:35,830 How did I never know 378 00:20:36,680 --> 00:20:38,440 His Highness had a childhood name? 379 00:20:38,448 --> 00:20:40,240 As for whether you're destined for each other, 380 00:20:40,320 --> 00:20:42,270 it's far too soon to say, Your Highness. 381 00:20:42,270 --> 00:20:43,720 I believe persistence will be rewarded. 382 00:20:43,960 --> 00:20:44,880 I'm in love with Youyou. 383 00:20:45,240 --> 00:20:45,880 Your Highness, 384 00:20:46,590 --> 00:20:48,550 you should call my sister Zhaoning. 385 00:20:48,750 --> 00:20:51,590 Otherwise, your declaration of love may seem rather frivolous. 386 00:20:53,350 --> 00:20:55,110 I've never been in love before. 387 00:20:55,680 --> 00:20:56,720 All I know is 388 00:20:58,110 --> 00:20:59,350 the moment I wake up, 389 00:21:00,110 --> 00:21:01,400 I want to see her right away. 390 00:21:02,310 --> 00:21:03,480 Even in my sleep, 391 00:21:04,160 --> 00:21:05,160 I dream of her. 392 00:21:05,808 --> 00:21:07,648 Whenever I see something wonderful, 393 00:21:08,160 --> 00:21:09,510 I want to give it to her at once. 394 00:21:12,640 --> 00:21:14,030 It's only been a month or two. 395 00:21:14,128 --> 00:21:15,728 You couldn't have loved her so deeply. 396 00:21:15,872 --> 00:21:17,472 Love begins before you even realize it, 397 00:21:18,016 --> 00:21:19,480 and then grows deeper and deeper. 398 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,110 By the time I noticed, 399 00:21:21,790 --> 00:21:23,000 it had taken root in my heart. 400 00:21:25,830 --> 00:21:28,070 And what if my sister has no feelings for you? 401 00:21:28,440 --> 00:21:29,680 I'd swear on my life 402 00:21:29,920 --> 00:21:30,880 to protect her forever. 403 00:21:31,968 --> 00:21:33,440 You'll have no regret or resentment 404 00:21:33,510 --> 00:21:34,768 even if your love is unrequited? 405 00:21:36,400 --> 00:21:38,070 It would only mean I hadn't done enough. 406 00:21:39,160 --> 00:21:40,350 Even then, I'd have no regrets. 407 00:21:44,350 --> 00:21:45,240 Darn it. 408 00:21:45,400 --> 00:21:46,110 How could I have 409 00:21:46,110 --> 00:21:47,590 let Xihe's childhood name slip? 410 00:21:47,856 --> 00:21:49,350 Now he's using it to get close to her. 411 00:21:49,720 --> 00:21:52,030 He's glib, shamelessly cheesy. 412 00:21:52,480 --> 00:21:54,592 The more I look at him, the less trustworthy he seems. 413 00:21:55,680 --> 00:21:57,000 My innocent little sister 414 00:21:57,000 --> 00:21:58,680 must've been fooled by that handsome face. 415 00:22:04,400 --> 00:22:05,440 No. I can't allow this. 416 00:22:23,440 --> 00:22:24,640 (Prince Ding's Manor) Hurry up. 417 00:22:24,640 --> 00:22:25,160 All right. 418 00:22:25,160 --> 00:22:25,550 Go ahead. 419 00:22:27,920 --> 00:22:28,510 Let me do it. 420 00:22:29,070 --> 00:22:29,640 You? 421 00:22:33,830 --> 00:22:34,510 Watch me. 422 00:22:34,790 --> 00:22:36,110 That's beautifully written. 423 00:22:36,960 --> 00:22:37,480 Bull's-eye! 424 00:22:38,030 --> 00:22:38,940 - Good! - Good! 425 00:22:43,240 --> 00:22:45,160 Is this how things are always done in the capital? 426 00:22:45,350 --> 00:22:47,200 The chrysanthemums have merely bloomed, 427 00:22:47,270 --> 00:22:48,928 yet they're holding such a lavish banquet 428 00:22:49,030 --> 00:22:50,224 and inviting so many guests. 429 00:22:50,352 --> 00:22:52,440 Prince Ding's chrysanthemum garden is quite famous. 430 00:22:52,510 --> 00:22:54,270 They hold a viewing banquet every year. 431 00:23:00,160 --> 00:23:02,000 - Greetings, Your Highness. - Your Highness. 432 00:23:07,110 --> 00:23:09,030 Your Highness, you're here for the banquet, too? 433 00:23:09,664 --> 00:23:12,070 Staying cooped up in the palace all day is terribly dull. 434 00:23:12,160 --> 00:23:13,110 Changtai invited me, 435 00:23:13,168 --> 00:23:14,704 so I came out for a change of scenery. 436 00:23:15,590 --> 00:23:18,030 This entrance is reserved for the ladies. 437 00:23:18,110 --> 00:23:19,504 The male guests enter over there. 438 00:23:19,510 --> 00:23:20,510 Your Highness, 439 00:23:20,510 --> 00:23:21,440 let's go in together. 440 00:23:21,440 --> 00:23:22,400 With my health... 441 00:23:23,240 --> 00:23:25,160 I've never really fit in with the other men. 442 00:23:25,550 --> 00:23:28,350 I've always preferred spending time with the ladies. 443 00:23:28,784 --> 00:23:30,432 You go ahead, Young Master Shen. 444 00:23:30,510 --> 00:23:31,790 I'll go in with Her Highness. 445 00:23:34,200 --> 00:23:35,030 Unless... 446 00:23:35,440 --> 00:23:37,830 you'd rather go in with the ladies, too? 447 00:23:37,830 --> 00:23:39,424 Then the three of us can go together. 448 00:23:40,480 --> 00:23:41,110 No need. 449 00:23:48,400 --> 00:23:50,200 After you, Your Highness. 450 00:23:51,830 --> 00:23:53,510 Please wait, Commandery Princess Zhaoning. 451 00:23:58,750 --> 00:23:59,790 (Gu Qingshu?) 452 00:24:01,640 --> 00:24:03,310 Greetings, Your Highness. 453 00:24:03,310 --> 00:24:04,832 Greetings, Commandery Princess Zhaoning. 454 00:24:04,840 --> 00:24:05,720 County Princess Liyang, 455 00:24:05,760 --> 00:24:06,680 how may we help you? 456 00:24:06,830 --> 00:24:08,070 Your Highness, 457 00:24:08,350 --> 00:24:09,640 my brother-in-law told me 458 00:24:09,888 --> 00:24:11,296 that before my sister passed away, 459 00:24:11,300 --> 00:24:13,808 she and Her Highness were close friends who exchanged letters. 460 00:24:13,824 --> 00:24:15,160 My sister was quiet by nature 461 00:24:15,160 --> 00:24:16,624 and rarely socialized with anyone. 462 00:24:16,656 --> 00:24:17,920 I'm truly grateful to you 463 00:24:18,200 --> 00:24:19,550 for being such a dear friend to her. 464 00:24:20,030 --> 00:24:21,160 She's gone now. 465 00:24:21,216 --> 00:24:23,392 There's no need to thank me, County Princess Liyang. 466 00:24:25,590 --> 00:24:26,270 Your Highness, 467 00:24:26,400 --> 00:24:28,400 it gets very windy in the capital this time of year. 468 00:24:28,830 --> 00:24:30,550 I happen to have a hand warmer with me. 469 00:24:31,110 --> 00:24:32,440 Please take it, 470 00:24:32,440 --> 00:24:33,270 if you don't mind... 471 00:24:41,240 --> 00:24:42,640 I've overstepped. 472 00:24:43,240 --> 00:24:44,480 Zhaoning, 473 00:24:44,590 --> 00:24:46,680 of course His Highness would take good care of you. 474 00:24:52,240 --> 00:24:53,310 Let's go in together. 475 00:25:02,400 --> 00:25:04,390 His Highness is rather particular about cleanliness. 476 00:25:04,400 --> 00:25:06,880 He's not used to Her Highness using other people's things. 477 00:25:06,976 --> 00:25:09,030 Please don't take offense, County Princess Liyang. 478 00:25:15,030 --> 00:25:16,440 The Gu family's second daughter 479 00:25:16,496 --> 00:25:18,048 isn't someone to be underestimated. 480 00:25:19,880 --> 00:25:20,750 Look at this one. 481 00:25:21,590 --> 00:25:22,680 It's beautiful. 482 00:25:23,110 --> 00:25:24,350 This one's such a lovely color. 483 00:25:24,464 --> 00:25:25,510 And it smells wonderful. 484 00:25:32,256 --> 00:25:33,960 There are all sorts of people here today. 485 00:25:34,070 --> 00:25:35,720 Be sure to watch everyone carefully. 486 00:25:36,256 --> 00:25:38,030 Thank you for the warning, Your Highness. 487 00:25:38,310 --> 00:25:39,350 Let's go look over there. 488 00:25:39,440 --> 00:25:40,000 All right. 489 00:25:40,510 --> 00:25:41,400 Take a look. 490 00:25:46,510 --> 00:25:47,200 Xihe. 491 00:25:48,030 --> 00:25:49,400 That's Prince Ding's Consort, 492 00:25:49,510 --> 00:25:50,310 Li Yanhui. 493 00:25:54,016 --> 00:25:55,790 Please take your seat first, Your Highness. 494 00:25:55,880 --> 00:25:56,920 I'll be right back. 495 00:25:57,168 --> 00:25:58,000 I'll wait for you. 496 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,200 Greetings, Your Highness. 497 00:26:09,550 --> 00:26:10,680 Greetings, Your Highness. 498 00:26:10,750 --> 00:26:12,000 Greetings, Your Highness. 499 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:15,200 Greetings, Your Highness. 500 00:26:15,200 --> 00:26:16,830 A grown man, 501 00:26:17,160 --> 00:26:18,790 openly mingling with the ladies, 502 00:26:19,590 --> 00:26:20,880 grinning from ear to ear. 503 00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:22,000 Has he no sense of propriety? 504 00:26:24,920 --> 00:26:25,830 Young Master Shen. 505 00:26:27,680 --> 00:26:28,640 Prince Lie. 506 00:26:37,310 --> 00:26:37,830 Young Master. 507 00:26:37,830 --> 00:26:39,030 I'm a straightforward man, 508 00:26:39,200 --> 00:26:40,070 so I'll speak plainly. 509 00:26:40,576 --> 00:26:42,450 When it came to choosing a husband for my sister, 510 00:26:42,480 --> 00:26:43,830 Father and I originally favored you. 511 00:26:44,830 --> 00:26:46,550 But after what happened with the defense map, 512 00:26:46,790 --> 00:26:48,750 Father became somewhat displeased with you. 513 00:26:49,110 --> 00:26:50,480 I acted rashly 514 00:26:50,550 --> 00:26:51,590 and offended Her Highness. 515 00:26:52,270 --> 00:26:54,590 I let both the Duke of Wei and you down. 516 00:26:54,736 --> 00:26:56,310 You needn't dwell on it, Your Highness. 517 00:26:56,640 --> 00:26:57,720 At court, 518 00:26:57,720 --> 00:26:59,640 you risked your life for our family. 519 00:26:59,776 --> 00:27:01,750 How could I not know your feelings are sincere? 520 00:27:02,110 --> 00:27:04,030 You're brave and accomplished, Prince Lie. 521 00:27:04,680 --> 00:27:06,880 You're far more impressive 522 00:27:07,030 --> 00:27:08,110 than that sickly weakling. 523 00:27:08,830 --> 00:27:09,750 I still think 524 00:27:10,110 --> 00:27:11,240 you and my sister 525 00:27:11,240 --> 00:27:12,110 are the best match. 526 00:27:14,590 --> 00:27:16,350 I haven't won Her Highness's heart. 527 00:27:16,864 --> 00:27:18,960 That only means I haven't done nearly enough. 528 00:27:19,744 --> 00:27:20,960 Don't worry, Your Highness. 529 00:27:21,310 --> 00:27:22,830 As long as Xihe agrees, 530 00:27:22,830 --> 00:27:24,224 Father will never stand in your way. 531 00:27:24,440 --> 00:27:25,720 If you still wish to marry her, 532 00:27:25,720 --> 00:27:26,160 I... 533 00:27:26,270 --> 00:27:28,030 Her Highness is the only lady I love. 534 00:27:29,200 --> 00:27:30,200 My resolve to marry her 535 00:27:30,960 --> 00:27:32,000 is unshakable. 536 00:27:34,310 --> 00:27:34,750 Good. 537 00:27:34,960 --> 00:27:36,200 Let's have another drink. 538 00:27:36,550 --> 00:27:37,030 All right. 539 00:27:38,720 --> 00:27:39,750 Try this one. 540 00:27:39,750 --> 00:27:40,440 It's quite good. 541 00:27:40,550 --> 00:27:41,750 Come on, have another drink. 542 00:27:42,270 --> 00:27:43,200 It really is good. 543 00:27:44,550 --> 00:27:46,110 Greetings, Princess Ding. 544 00:27:46,820 --> 00:27:49,820 (Li Yanhui, Princess Ding) 545 00:27:49,830 --> 00:27:51,700 There's no need to stand on ceremony with me. 546 00:27:51,728 --> 00:27:53,344 I'm not one of your empire's noble ladies. 547 00:27:53,440 --> 00:27:55,510 I've no patience for all your rules and etiquette. 548 00:27:58,750 --> 00:28:00,680 Commandery Princess Zhaoning is of noble birth. 549 00:28:02,160 --> 00:28:04,240 His Majesty is personally choosing a husband for her. 550 00:28:04,550 --> 00:28:06,680 What other lady could receive such an honor? 551 00:28:07,200 --> 00:28:08,110 Princess Ding, 552 00:28:08,240 --> 00:28:10,310 why are you treating her this way? 553 00:28:17,696 --> 00:28:20,070 You've only just gone from death-row prisoner to titled lady, 554 00:28:20,400 --> 00:28:22,590 and already you're rushing to curry favor with everyone? 555 00:28:23,400 --> 00:28:24,790 The Gu family produced a daughter 556 00:28:24,790 --> 00:28:26,224 as proud and unyielding as Gu Qingzhi. 557 00:28:26,304 --> 00:28:28,580 How did they end up raising a spineless sycophant like you? 558 00:28:29,376 --> 00:28:31,440 You disrespected Commandery Princess Zhaoning first, 559 00:28:31,584 --> 00:28:33,200 and now you're mocking me in public. 560 00:28:33,830 --> 00:28:34,640 Li Yanhui, 561 00:28:34,912 --> 00:28:36,880 you don't still think you're a princess, do you? 562 00:28:37,550 --> 00:28:38,880 Nanzhou has fallen. 563 00:28:39,104 --> 00:28:41,024 If it weren't for His Majesty's arranged marriage, 564 00:28:41,030 --> 00:28:42,992 and Prince Ding agreed to take you as his wife, 565 00:28:43,040 --> 00:28:44,704 do you think you would have survived? 566 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,790 I told you, 567 00:28:54,790 --> 00:28:55,590 be careful. 568 00:28:56,830 --> 00:28:57,960 Prince Lie, 569 00:28:58,240 --> 00:29:00,440 did you see how Crown Prince moved just now? 570 00:29:00,750 --> 00:29:03,070 Wasn't he supposed to have no martial arts skills? 571 00:29:03,790 --> 00:29:05,160 What's going on? 572 00:29:16,310 --> 00:29:17,070 Make way. 573 00:29:23,940 --> 00:29:26,140 (Xiao Changtai, Fourth Prince, Prince Ding) 574 00:29:26,160 --> 00:29:27,310 Greetings, Your Highness. 575 00:29:30,432 --> 00:29:32,528 I'm sorry you were frightened just now, Your Highness. 576 00:29:32,576 --> 00:29:34,224 I failed to look after my guests properly. 577 00:29:34,400 --> 00:29:35,550 Please forgive me. 578 00:29:44,960 --> 00:29:45,550 Yanyan. 579 00:29:47,152 --> 00:29:48,200 County Princess Liyang 580 00:29:48,400 --> 00:29:50,240 is the lady Father intends for Changqing. 581 00:29:52,750 --> 00:29:54,550 Your family's affairs are none of my concern. 582 00:29:55,960 --> 00:29:57,310 She started this, 583 00:29:57,590 --> 00:29:59,110 so I've no reason to let her off. 584 00:29:59,680 --> 00:30:00,440 If I don't 585 00:30:01,030 --> 00:30:02,750 carve a mark across her face today 586 00:30:02,750 --> 00:30:04,070 and let her taste the consequences, 587 00:30:04,080 --> 00:30:05,570 she'll dare to do worse in the future! 588 00:30:05,580 --> 00:30:07,030 I'm a lady personally ennobled by His Majesty! 589 00:30:07,030 --> 00:30:07,750 So what? 590 00:30:07,750 --> 00:30:08,480 Enough. 591 00:30:08,480 --> 00:30:09,030 Yanyan, 592 00:30:09,400 --> 00:30:10,400 calm down. 593 00:30:12,720 --> 00:30:13,750 You're trying to stop me? 594 00:30:19,680 --> 00:30:21,160 It's only a face. 595 00:30:22,480 --> 00:30:23,640 Is it really that important? 596 00:30:33,070 --> 00:30:34,110 It's just one cut. 597 00:30:34,560 --> 00:30:35,550 It won't kill anyone. 598 00:30:39,480 --> 00:30:40,110 Yanyan! 599 00:30:57,440 --> 00:30:58,160 Your Highness, 600 00:30:58,920 --> 00:30:59,960 why are you doing this? 601 00:31:00,510 --> 00:31:03,240 You used me to provoke Princess Ding 602 00:31:03,440 --> 00:31:04,590 and cause trouble. 603 00:31:04,790 --> 00:31:06,550 If I had been cut by these porcelain shards, 604 00:31:06,830 --> 00:31:08,350 would that have been what you wanted? 605 00:31:09,000 --> 00:31:10,200 It was only an accident. 606 00:31:12,110 --> 00:31:13,640 I may be of low status, 607 00:31:14,030 --> 00:31:15,110 but I won't let you 608 00:31:15,510 --> 00:31:16,510 humiliate me like this. 609 00:31:16,510 --> 00:31:17,350 Humiliate you? 610 00:31:18,160 --> 00:31:19,400 I merely told the truth. 611 00:31:19,400 --> 00:31:20,688 And you call that humiliation? 612 00:31:21,200 --> 00:31:22,160 It seems you don't know 613 00:31:22,160 --> 00:31:23,640 what true humiliation feels like. 614 00:31:24,790 --> 00:31:25,440 Mo Yu. 615 00:31:42,550 --> 00:31:43,550 Your Highness, 616 00:31:43,960 --> 00:31:45,550 you're the highest-ranking person here. 617 00:31:45,680 --> 00:31:47,480 You saw everything that happened today. 618 00:31:48,480 --> 00:31:50,030 Please judge this matter 619 00:31:50,830 --> 00:31:52,070 and clear my name. 620 00:31:57,480 --> 00:31:58,920 Commandery Princess Zhaoning is 621 00:31:59,510 --> 00:32:00,720 gentle and sweet by nature. 622 00:32:02,200 --> 00:32:03,240 After what happened today, 623 00:32:04,080 --> 00:32:05,550 she must've been terribly frightened. 624 00:32:05,830 --> 00:32:07,400 You're all well-bred young ladies, 625 00:32:07,400 --> 00:32:09,000 so please look out for her. 626 00:32:09,400 --> 00:32:11,750 Don't let anyone with ill intentions get near her 627 00:32:12,070 --> 00:32:13,070 and frighten her again. 628 00:32:17,648 --> 00:32:19,550 They have your favorite peach blossom drink. 629 00:32:19,550 --> 00:32:21,110 Let's go have some to calm your nerves. 630 00:32:26,550 --> 00:32:27,310 Your Highness, 631 00:32:27,680 --> 00:32:29,640 my sister's usually not like this. 632 00:32:30,720 --> 00:32:32,720 Whenever she's with Huayong, 633 00:32:33,640 --> 00:32:35,350 she's always so free-spirited. 634 00:32:36,384 --> 00:32:37,990 So this is what you people in the capital 635 00:32:38,110 --> 00:32:39,480 call free-spirited? 636 00:33:01,720 --> 00:33:02,790 Your Highness. 637 00:33:12,976 --> 00:33:13,880 How are you feeling? 638 00:33:14,590 --> 00:33:15,400 Any better? 639 00:33:16,160 --> 00:33:17,000 Brother-in-law, 640 00:33:17,160 --> 00:33:18,030 I don't even know 641 00:33:18,030 --> 00:33:19,888 how I offended Commandery Princess Zhaoning. 642 00:33:21,790 --> 00:33:23,400 She was utterly ruthless. 643 00:33:23,552 --> 00:33:25,830 With the Crown Prince taking her side, she fears nothing. 644 00:33:26,688 --> 00:33:29,088 Commandery Princess Zhaoning is as broad-minded as any man. 645 00:33:29,750 --> 00:33:31,790 She'd never hold a grudge over something trivial. 646 00:33:33,510 --> 00:33:34,750 What exactly did you do? 647 00:33:36,720 --> 00:33:37,590 Brother-in-law, 648 00:33:38,480 --> 00:33:39,830 I'm your sister-in-law, 649 00:33:39,830 --> 00:33:41,510 yet you're taking Shen Xihe's side? 650 00:33:43,110 --> 00:33:44,400 After what she did to me, 651 00:33:44,496 --> 00:33:45,960 aren't you going to stand up for me? 652 00:33:46,350 --> 00:33:47,110 From now on, 653 00:33:48,550 --> 00:33:50,480 stay away from Commandery Princess Zhaoning. 654 00:33:51,720 --> 00:33:52,510 Saving you 655 00:33:53,110 --> 00:33:54,350 was the last thing I could do 656 00:33:55,070 --> 00:33:56,920 for your sister and the Gu family. 657 00:33:57,248 --> 00:33:58,480 If you think that gives you 658 00:33:58,640 --> 00:34:00,480 the freedom to do as you please, 659 00:34:01,952 --> 00:34:03,510 don't blame me for showing no mercy. 660 00:35:20,800 --> 00:35:23,710 Your Majesty, please bestow upon him his courtesy name. 661 00:35:30,280 --> 00:35:31,880 Now that the rites are complete, 662 00:35:32,280 --> 00:35:33,800 on this auspicious day, 663 00:35:34,150 --> 00:35:35,760 I hereby bestow upon you 664 00:35:36,110 --> 00:35:38,710 the courtesy name Beichen. 665 00:35:39,920 --> 00:35:41,480 Thank you, Your Majesty. 666 00:35:50,960 --> 00:35:53,440 "To govern by virtue is like the North Star, 667 00:35:53,472 --> 00:35:56,320 steadfast in its place while all the other stars revolve around it." 668 00:35:56,880 --> 00:35:59,400 His Majesty has clearly decided 669 00:35:59,480 --> 00:36:01,030 to pass the throne to the Crown Prince. 670 00:36:05,230 --> 00:36:06,230 Rise. 671 00:36:21,440 --> 00:36:22,840 Trying to pledge your allegiance now 672 00:36:23,070 --> 00:36:24,630 is a little premature. 673 00:36:26,320 --> 00:36:27,280 Huayong, 674 00:36:27,840 --> 00:36:29,190 the ceremony is over. 675 00:36:29,760 --> 00:36:33,070 You should return to the East Palace and get some rest. 676 00:36:33,120 --> 00:36:35,030 I still need to pay my respects to our brothers. 677 00:36:35,510 --> 00:36:37,440 I appreciate the thought, 678 00:36:37,800 --> 00:36:38,630 but... 679 00:36:38,920 --> 00:36:40,190 given your health, 680 00:36:40,400 --> 00:36:42,070 you may skip 681 00:36:42,320 --> 00:36:43,320 these formalities. 682 00:36:43,800 --> 00:36:44,880 Minister of Rites. 683 00:36:45,216 --> 00:36:47,408 Now that the coming-of-age ceremony is complete, 684 00:36:47,710 --> 00:36:50,070 tomorrow, all the civil and military officials, 685 00:36:50,280 --> 00:36:52,920 along with the imperial princes and royal kinsmen, 686 00:36:53,150 --> 00:36:56,550 shall gather at Qinzheng Hall 687 00:36:56,550 --> 00:36:59,030 to perform the fourfold ceremonial bow before the Crown Prince. 688 00:37:09,150 --> 00:37:09,670 Xihe, 689 00:37:10,190 --> 00:37:11,320 I'm going to see Grandfather. 690 00:37:21,400 --> 00:37:22,800 Ladies weren't supposed to attend 691 00:37:23,840 --> 00:37:25,360 Crown Prince's coming-of-age ceremony. 692 00:37:27,960 --> 00:37:29,320 His Majesty gave his permission. 693 00:37:32,840 --> 00:37:34,800 By attending his coming-of-age ceremony, 694 00:37:35,392 --> 00:37:37,616 you've made your relationship known to everyone. 695 00:37:38,592 --> 00:37:40,070 You're leaving yourself no way out? 696 00:37:41,230 --> 00:37:43,070 Do you really think 697 00:37:43,312 --> 00:37:45,712 I'm the kind of woman who changes her affections on a whim? 698 00:37:49,880 --> 00:37:51,590 My feelings for the Crown Prince 699 00:37:51,960 --> 00:37:53,000 will never change. 700 00:37:54,144 --> 00:37:56,608 He could barely make it through his coming-of-age ceremony. 701 00:37:57,030 --> 00:37:57,800 His health... 702 00:37:57,800 --> 00:37:59,000 I know exactly 703 00:37:59,010 --> 00:38:00,790 what kind of condition the Crown Prince is in. 704 00:38:30,070 --> 00:38:31,030 You have to let her go. 705 00:38:32,880 --> 00:38:34,230 No matter how hard it is. 706 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,230 You want me to let go, 707 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:42,030 yet you yourself are obsessed with her. 708 00:38:48,800 --> 00:38:50,480 I can't stand by and watch her 709 00:38:50,630 --> 00:38:51,800 marry someone else. 710 00:38:55,030 --> 00:38:55,880 Including you. 711 00:38:58,656 --> 00:39:00,400 I won't try to talk you out of it anymore, 712 00:39:00,752 --> 00:39:02,704 and you don't need to talk me out of it either. 713 00:39:03,800 --> 00:39:05,360 Even if we are brothers, 714 00:39:07,110 --> 00:39:08,880 I won't give up the lady I love. 715 00:39:20,510 --> 00:39:22,000 The Crown Prince isn't just frail. 716 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,360 He's smooth-talking, too. 717 00:39:23,360 --> 00:39:24,670 He's hardly an ideal husband. 718 00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:26,150 I can't stop worrying. 719 00:39:26,480 --> 00:39:28,400 Will you please think it over again? 720 00:39:29,000 --> 00:39:30,550 The men in northwest are too rough, 721 00:39:31,190 --> 00:39:33,110 and the men in the capital are all smooth talkers. 722 00:39:33,232 --> 00:39:35,000 According to you, none of them is any good. 723 00:39:36,150 --> 00:39:37,030 Fine then. 724 00:39:37,030 --> 00:39:38,550 Just take me back to northwest. 725 00:39:38,920 --> 00:39:40,280 I'll never marry anyone. 726 00:39:40,880 --> 00:39:43,320 You've never spoken to me like this before. 727 00:39:43,670 --> 00:39:44,590 See? 728 00:39:44,688 --> 00:39:46,208 You're taking Crown Prince's side. 729 00:39:49,880 --> 00:39:51,800 How has Father been these days? 730 00:39:57,400 --> 00:39:58,880 Ever since you left, 731 00:39:59,030 --> 00:40:00,070 he's carried around 732 00:40:00,070 --> 00:40:02,280 the jade ring you used to play with as a child. 733 00:40:02,336 --> 00:40:05,424 When he heard His Majesty and Empress Dowager were choosing a husband for you, 734 00:40:05,440 --> 00:40:06,480 he started preparing. 735 00:40:06,590 --> 00:40:09,070 He brought out the grape wine he'd been aging for twelve years. 736 00:40:09,136 --> 00:40:09,880 As for your dowry, 737 00:40:10,110 --> 00:40:12,030 he prepared 300 cartloads. 738 00:40:12,190 --> 00:40:14,590 He also reclaimed 100 qing of military farmland 739 00:40:14,920 --> 00:40:16,280 along the Shule River. 740 00:40:16,710 --> 00:40:17,440 He said 741 00:40:18,230 --> 00:40:19,800 that when you finally marry, 742 00:40:19,936 --> 00:40:22,000 the sound of the golden wheat swaying in the wind 743 00:40:22,070 --> 00:40:23,630 would be the finest wedding music 744 00:40:23,630 --> 00:40:25,070 a father could offer his daughter. 745 00:40:25,510 --> 00:40:26,550 He also said 746 00:40:26,960 --> 00:40:28,190 that guarding northwest 747 00:40:28,360 --> 00:40:29,510 is our duty, 748 00:40:30,550 --> 00:40:32,190 the greatest dowry we can give you, 749 00:40:32,670 --> 00:40:34,190 and your strongest protection 750 00:40:34,480 --> 00:40:36,550 and greatest support here in the palace. 751 00:40:39,150 --> 00:40:40,150 There's no one else 752 00:40:40,400 --> 00:40:41,550 in this world 753 00:40:42,840 --> 00:40:45,030 who loves his daughter as much as Father does. 754 00:40:48,670 --> 00:40:49,550 Xihe, 755 00:40:50,190 --> 00:40:52,880 all we've ever wanted is for you to live a carefree life 756 00:40:53,150 --> 00:40:55,030 and find someone to grow old with. 757 00:40:56,710 --> 00:40:57,880 But Crown Prince... 758 00:40:58,070 --> 00:40:59,030 I know. 759 00:41:00,440 --> 00:41:01,190 Yun'an, 760 00:41:01,920 --> 00:41:03,110 I'm all grown up now. 761 00:41:03,590 --> 00:41:05,150 I know how to make my own choices 762 00:41:05,320 --> 00:41:06,320 and what I need to do. 763 00:41:10,320 --> 00:41:11,000 Xihe, 764 00:41:11,760 --> 00:41:13,190 you really have changed. 765 00:41:14,384 --> 00:41:15,880 It's because heaven has blessed me, 766 00:41:15,920 --> 00:41:17,504 and because I have a father and brother 767 00:41:17,630 --> 00:41:18,840 who love me so much, 768 00:41:18,840 --> 00:41:20,510 that's why I can walk the path I choose. 769 00:41:21,550 --> 00:41:22,920 So please don't worry about me. 770 00:41:23,480 --> 00:41:24,710 Whatever I choose for myself, 771 00:41:25,150 --> 00:41:26,590 no matter what happens in the future, 772 00:41:27,000 --> 00:41:28,110 I will have no regrets. 773 00:41:35,150 --> 00:41:35,710 By the way, 774 00:41:36,280 --> 00:41:36,920 Yun'an, 775 00:41:37,360 --> 00:41:39,400 I'm going to Fahua Temple tomorrow to pray. 776 00:41:40,070 --> 00:41:40,840 I'll go with you. 777 00:41:41,190 --> 00:41:42,840 I've made plans with Young Master Bu. 778 00:41:42,840 --> 00:41:43,710 Don't worry. 779 00:41:44,630 --> 00:41:45,880 That playboy? 780 00:41:46,280 --> 00:41:47,840 You've gotten awfully close to him. 781 00:41:48,190 --> 00:41:50,150 Don't tell me he's another one of your suitors. 782 00:41:53,550 --> 00:41:54,440 He's my best friend. 783 00:42:18,510 --> 00:42:21,550 (I, Shen Xihe, pray for peace in northwest.) 784 00:42:21,550 --> 00:42:23,840 (May the people be safe, and my family protected.) 785 00:42:25,440 --> 00:42:26,400 (And after marriage,) 786 00:42:26,464 --> 00:42:28,720 (may I walk hand in hand with the Crown Prince,) 787 00:42:29,088 --> 00:42:31,216 (and may we live our remaining years without regret.) 788 00:42:46,630 --> 00:42:47,230 Your Highness! 789 00:42:47,480 --> 00:42:48,280 Xihe! 790 00:42:48,630 --> 00:42:49,400 I'm fine. 791 00:42:51,150 --> 00:42:51,880 Your Highness, 792 00:42:51,960 --> 00:42:53,110 the wheel has broken. 793 00:42:53,230 --> 00:42:54,630 It'll take some time to repair it. 794 00:43:25,190 --> 00:43:25,920 Your Highness! 795 00:43:44,880 --> 00:43:46,030 An Embroidered Envoy? 796 00:43:49,872 --> 00:43:52,190 So you're the coward who shot that arrow from the shadows. 797 00:43:53,150 --> 00:43:53,710 Talk. 798 00:43:54,590 --> 00:43:55,880 Who sent you? 799 00:44:11,230 --> 00:44:13,880 Looks like I went too easy on you last time. 800 00:44:14,016 --> 00:44:15,856 You clearly haven't learned your lesson. 801 00:44:15,872 --> 00:44:16,780 (Qing) These are among 802 00:44:16,816 --> 00:44:18,670 the few remaining paintings my wife left behind. 803 00:44:18,670 --> 00:44:20,000 ♪A wall that collapses at a single push♪ 804 00:44:20,000 --> 00:44:21,070 All burned. 805 00:44:21,110 --> 00:44:24,110 I did it so that you wouldn't cling to any lingering hopes. 806 00:44:24,150 --> 00:44:26,480 (Qing) Lest you do something outrageous again. 807 00:44:26,800 --> 00:44:28,190 It's been so long. 808 00:44:32,710 --> 00:44:35,650 ♪I've hidden so many words♪ 809 00:44:36,270 --> 00:44:39,070 ♪Too reluctant to tell you♪ 810 00:44:39,940 --> 00:44:46,910 ♪So never uncover♪ 811 00:44:47,100 --> 00:44:49,460 ♪The sand that slips away with one grasp♪ 812 00:44:50,590 --> 00:44:53,320 ♪The flower that withers after one bloom♪ 813 00:44:54,280 --> 00:44:59,620 ♪Silently buried deep inside my heart♪ 814 00:45:01,380 --> 00:45:04,200 ♪Every answer I gave♪ 815 00:45:05,000 --> 00:45:07,850 ♪Was both bittersweet and absurd♪ 816 00:45:08,640 --> 00:45:12,010 ♪Hiding my tear-filled eyes when I hurt you♪ 817 00:45:12,270 --> 00:45:15,580 ♪How hard it truly was?♪ 818 00:45:18,550 --> 00:45:21,990 ♪The wounds that healed with just a little comfort♪ 819 00:45:22,980 --> 00:45:25,310 ♪The lies made whole with a single embrace♪ 820 00:45:26,580 --> 00:45:32,340 ♪Pretending to be brave as if I'd never been hurt♪ 821 00:45:33,750 --> 00:45:36,880 ♪It's a shame I never could♪ 822 00:45:37,330 --> 00:45:40,340 ♪Give you a moon in return♪ 823 00:45:40,450 --> 00:45:47,090 ♪With the same open heart you loved me♪ 824 00:45:47,090 --> 00:45:50,760 ♪I've crossed the wasteland of memories♪ 825 00:45:51,630 --> 00:45:54,390 ♪Never knowing I was lost♪ 826 00:45:54,830 --> 00:45:57,960 ♪Why don't you take me away?♪ 827 00:45:58,400 --> 00:46:04,350 ♪Lead me out of this endless game of hide-and-seek♪ 828 00:46:05,750 --> 00:46:09,300 ♪You'll never♪ 829 00:46:09,580 --> 00:46:19,050 ♪Know how much I long to, long to♪ 830 00:46:45,220 --> 00:46:48,700 (No animals were harmed in the making of this film)