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Court Lady

Ep20

What?

Fu Yin is gone?

Silly girl.

Such a fool as her brother.

Left us with just a letter.

What should we do now?

She left a word for you in the letter.

See for yourself.

"Do not wait for me."

Is this the only thing you wanna say to me, Fu Yin?

You promised that you would wait for me.

Why can't you keep your word?

Mr. Wu,

there you are.

Come and meet these girls.

Here we are.

They are all the best-looking girls I've got for you.

Look at her cute little mouth

and thin and arched eyebrows.

Isn't she beautiful?

But she doesn't have a straight nose.

Look at this one.

What a perfect face!

How stunning!

Isn't she?

Look at this girl.

Look.

She has quite a small face.

Her skin isn't fair enough.

Mr. Wu,

even a fairy would be imperfect

in your eyes.

I need to buy a girl to serve our Young Master.

I gotta make sure of every detail.

Mr. Wu, look at her.

Did you see her eyes?

What a pair of watery and perfect eyes.

Her eyes are so big.

Look.

Look at this one.

Her skin is really fair.

She's good-looking.

Yes, indeed.

What's your name?

I'm Yin.

She has a nice voice too.

I'll take her then.

Pay this intermediary lady.

Yes, sir.

Thank you, Mr. Wu.

Yin,

from now on, you'll be part of the Duke's family.

Yes, sir.

Let's go.

You shall serve our Young Master well

in his study.

You shall only read what you're allowed to.

Yes, sir.

Linglong.

She's Yin.

She will be helping you serve

in Young Master's study.

Linglong has been working here for a few years.

Just learn from her.

Hello, dear sister.

Who is your sister?

Trying to fawn over me on the first day.

Such an opportunist.

You know Young Master.

He only takes good-looking women.

I tried so hard

to get such a beauty from the intermediary lady.

I know.

I didn't say I wouldn't teach her.

But she will take my orders since she's here.

Can't I teach her some lessons?

Follow me.

Off you go.

That old bastard.

Trying to please Young Master with a foxy bitch again.

Don't even think about stealing my thunder!

The Palace Etiquette Service

Directress Fu.

As you were.

I'm your assistant. My last name is Li.

You'll serve Her Majesty from now on.

I can help you with everything

in the Communications Office.

I will prepare the daily agenda

for you at noon every day.

Thank you, Li.

I heard that

your father had allowed King Han

to build a sort of pavilion in his mansion.

The Literature Pavilion, Your Majesty.

So that he can recruit talents to compile a book with him.

All of you, leave now.

Your father used to

have that Tianzhao Pavilion

where he recruited talents.

Your father was able to

gain power properly

with such an institution.

Lu Ruohui, Fang Qianli,

He Jing, Lu Yunji,

and what is he called?

That meat addict who's good with long spears.

That's Duke of Lu, Sheng Xiaojing.

Your father became the Emperor

with the help of these talents.

The Crown Prince.

As your grandfather,

I hope you can inherit the throne smoothly.

I'm just trying to remind you,

since you're young and naive,

not to get deluded by others.

You must be wary of

any straw in the wind.

Grandfather, don't worry about him.

The Crown Prince is very cautious.

He won't make such a careless mistake.

Besides,

I'll be there for him

if anything happens.

Your Royal Highness.

How may I help you since you summon me here?

See?

Yes.

Your beloved man, Sheng Chumu.

He did this to me.

You're gonna take responsibility.

But he wasn't the only one that day.

Well said.

Yan Zifang. Also your fault.

Why?

Don't hide it from me.

He was arranged to be your fiance in your childhood.

I gathered it from their chitchat the other day.

These blokes.

The sleeve is worn out.

I'll go and fix it up.

No.

I'll watch you do that here.

There're no sewing tools here.

There are.

Brother,

I really managed to recruit some real talents

since I set up the Literature Pavilion.

One of them is called Wang Shanqi.

He's good at ink wash painting.

Another is called Diwu Rouyang.

- He is learned. - King Han,

you've talked for so long. Have a drink.

Brother.

Where...

Where was I just now?

"He's learned."

Yes. Exactly.

Speaking of that man,

he's been to many places

and has countless stories to tell.

I think you're a bit too excited.

I am excited.

Brother,

you are taught how to rule the nation

while I learn about geography.

I'm no match for you.

But, strangely enough,

these people wouldn't even show up

if it hadn't been for the cause of this institution.

I'm now finally getting to know

the pleasure of gathering talents just like our father did.

Your Royal Highness,

this is the lotus seed congee made by Her Royal Highness.

Leave it there.

Her Royal Highness said alcohol is bad for your stomach.

This congee can...

I know. You can leave now.

I'm in no hurry. Take your time.

Be careful with the needles.

You seem to be cheerful today,

Your Royal Highness.

Administrator Qian is coming back.

Really?

I'll plead with His Majesty

not to let him go to Zhao City again.

I hope he can stay

and continue to be my instructor.

I've heard a lot about him from you

as I studied with you these days.

He seems to care about you a lot.

Your Majesty should be happier

if he is here with you.

You care about my happiness?

I do.

But under one condition.

Please don't build your happiness

on my pain.

But I'll be in pain

if I just sit and watch Sheng date you,

and you two live happily after.

I would then be a fool.

It's done.

What's that for?

Annoyed 'cause you don't how to argue?

I've patched it up.

I'll excuse myself.

Hold on.

Shall we build our happiness

on Sheng's pain?

Give me a chance, alright?

I'm leaving.

King Han,

you are so eager for talents

just like our father.

Don't make fun of me.

I'm no match for our father.

Brother,

you and your wife...

Not her. Let's talk about something else.

I think I must talk about her

even if others don't.

Even our mother has noticed

something is wrong between you two.

She hoped I could talk to you about it.

I know.

But it's between you and your wife.

I didn't wanna say anything.

I didn't know what to say either.

But, later, I thought that

you're my brother, the Crown Prince.

Who's gonna say this to you if I don't?

So,

please forgive me for saying this.

What are you trying to tell me

by saying all these?

Brother,

it's just normal for any couple

to have quarrels.

Look at me and Queen Han.

At first,

we didn't see eye to eye with each other.

But we started to get along

as time went by.

You know my wife used to be grumpy.

But she's getting more and more gentle these days.

I think it's you who is getting more tolerant.

Women.

You just gotta respect them

in front of others.

She'll obey you like a pussycat back home.

Queen Han even cooks for me now.

I know.

You mean that soup.

She must have put in a whole bottle of salt.

Nothing wrong with a salty soup.

It's good. Very good.

Brother,

stop being angry with your wife.

At the end of the day,

she will be the mother of your children.

Quite right.

I didn't expect you to speak for her

after she picked on your wife so many times.

Brother,

we're family.

I can't possibly be angry with her

since I am your brother, can I?

You're back, darling.

Young Master,

this is Yin.

Wu bought her to serve you.

Young Master.

Serve Young Master some tea.

Yes, ma'am.

Are you trying to burn my throat?

Are you alright?

What the hell is wrong with you?

I told you.

He can't drink hot tea. You must let it cool first.

You didn't tell me that.

Are you deaf?

I did tell you.

Enough.

Don't you start as soon as I come back!

Why are you so clumsy?

Leave.

Yes, Master.

Let me grind ink for you, Master.

Linglong.

You used any perfume powder?

Yeah.

I had this bought specially from the Fragrance Shop.

Do you like the scent?

Yes.

But you're wearing too much.

It's choking me.

Seriously, Brother?

You want me to keep an eye on Rou for you in the Palace?

How am I gonna do that?

Aren't you a guard?

We have rules.

Besides,

Rou is now a proper directress.

She serves Her Majesty at the Hall of Joy all day.

I don't dare to go there.

You don't want to go there.

But at least you can go to King Zhou's Peak Pavilion?

I don't agree with you, Brother.

It's true King Zhou has a thing for Rou.

So what?

As long as she only loves you.

Unless you take a fancy to that Ma Hainiu.

Rou will be disappointed and marry someone else.

I...

Is she the girl who said Brother had kissed her

and he should be responsible for her?

How did you know that?

How did you know that?

Listen, Brother, if you don't give her up,

Rou will give up on you.

There's nothing to give up between me and that girl.

Then why don't you get rid of her?

You're the General of Dominance.

You must know how to deal with a pirate.

Now you remind me.

I had to beg Yan Zifang

because of your Princess Xinnan.

I ended up in debt to her because of you.

What do you want me to do?

What am I supposed to do with her?

Oh, so you owed her.

Brother, look what you've done!

Why did you tell everyone?

You said Sheng Chumu kissed you.

That was a fact.

He should marry you.

Yeah.

He's taken advantage of you.

We won't let you get treated unfairly.

Exactly.

I doubt if a man like Sheng

would really love Hainiu, if you ask me.

You'd better be more realistic.

Men living on the sea are used to tough jobs.

They know how to take care of women better.

Nope.

I only like Sheng Chumu.

That's settled then since you say so.

Let's just break into Duke of Lu's Mansion

and give Sheng two options.

He will either marry Hainiu

and invite us to the wedding banquet

or, we finish him off

to protect Hainiu's reputation.

That's a good idea.

We're not pirates anymore.

We can't do that.

Let's just do it!

Chuling and Chujun of the Duke's Mansion

want to meet you, Miss.

Does it mean their elder brother is gonna marry me?

Do let them in.

Yes, Miss.

What are you doing here?

Waiting for them.

They come to see me.

You all look so vicious.

Don't scare them off.

Now leave.

Just go.

Alright. Alright.

We'll be right behind.

Give us a shout if you need us.

Now go.

Let's go. Come on.

Off we go, then.

Miss Ma,

we came 'cause...

I know.

You know?

Then let's cut to the chase. When are you gonna end this?

Why the hurry?

I need some preparations.

Preparations?

What? For returning the favor?

Favor?

Or what else are you preparing?

My dowry.

You wish!

You really want to marry my brother?

Yeah, I do.

You?

You don't even deserve washing his feet.

Don't even think about

becoming his wife!

What?

Speechless, aren't you?

Squeak.

What's that for?

There's no use even if you quack.

No.

No, I mean...

Dudes.

Let's just talk, shall we?

I know how to fight, you know.

Come on.

Talk. Talk then.

I'll let you.

Fight back then.

Fight. And talk.

Go on.

We'll let you.

Go on.

Go on.

Am I qualified

to become his wife now?

Yes.

Yes. Absolutely.

You guys are soul mates.

A match made in heaven. A perfect union.

We give you our blessings.

We wish you have beautiful babies soon.

Mom.

He is the son of Lu Yunji.

Lu Yunji did this to you.

I need to figure out why.

I'll make his family

pay for it.

All men are bastards.

What made you angry?

My cousin ignored you again?

He said I wore too much fragrance!

I've been serving him for so many years.

This is the first time he slept with me.

That ungrateful asshole.

Took my virginity

but only promoted me to be a handmaid

then doubled my wages. And that's all.

You're no better than him.

I'll be screwed if he finds out you slept with me.

I'm better than him.

Look.

The pearl robe.

This is Master's gift for Lady Lu.

Now it's yours.

He'll be furious

if he finds out.

They won't.

When Uncle and Lu Qi were sent to prison,

they asked me to bribe the ministers

with everything valuable.

They all got confiscated

after His Majesty issued the edict.

I was smart enough

to secretly keep some to myself.

Do they really believe that

everything was confiscated?

Well, they don't dare to challenge His Majesty.

Anyways, this pearl robe

is still too recognizable.

You'd better take it apart

and keep the pearls to yourself.

Who's better, me or Lu Qi?

You.

Qi's been drafting training plans for his troops recently.

Find out what he's writing

whenever you get a chance.

You're asking me to spy on him again.

I'll be screwed if he ever finds out.

Why would you want to know about his plan?

Uncle not only checks on his homework

but also mine.

If I can do better than him

and be favored by Uncle,

I'll get promoted and make a fortune.

You only care about yourself.

You never care about me.

I do.

Remember you were pissed off

when Lu Qi wanted to take that Lady Fu in Canton

as his concubine?

I taught them a lesson.

You're lying.

No, I'm not.

That fire in the Fu family. That was me.

What?

You really set that fire for me?

Yin.

What the hell are you doing at this hour?

I thought you said

I don't get to sleep until I finish the laundry.

I've been washing these all night.

But I fell over

when I wanted to hang them up.

This is my new robe. I only wore it once.

Look how messy you've made it.

You're just jealous of whatever I got, right?

You're such a snake.

I'll beat you to death.

Sister.

-Stop it, Sister. -You're so annoying.

Please don't. Forgive me, please.

-Clean it for me! -What are you doing?

Are you gonna wake everyone up?

Don't give me that look!

Master Hanxing has a garment

that needs repairing.

He's gonna need it tomorrow.

It's all your fault, you bitch.

Wasting my time here.

I can't see why it should be so urgent.

Look at how scared you've made her,

our little beauty.

Poor little thing.

Haven't you stared long enough?

King Liang didn't expect Your Royal Highness to come so early.

He's been making preparations.

Please wait.

He will be here in a moment.

Okay.

Come on. Hurry up.

Why are there swordsmen

in King Liang's mansion?

- King Liang. - King Liang.

It's a rare opportunity that

the Crown Prince comes here.

Don't worry, Your Royal Highness.

We're ready. We've sharpened our blades.

Good.

I'll take him here now.

His Royal Highness said the Crown Prince isn't in the hall.

He must be around. Let's split up and search.

-Let's go. -Let's go.

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Your Royal Highness.

Where have you been?

I've been looking for you.

King Liang.

How dare you start a rebellion!

What rebellion?

You are a king,

but you've recruited so many swordsmen

and kept them in your mansion against the law!

Don't you deny it!

It's just costumes.

Costumes?

They are just my guards.

I always fancy living in the world of swordsmen.

That may never come true as I'm a king.

So, I've created this little fantasy world

in my own mansion.

I asked my guards to dress like swordsmen

to satisfy my imagination.

Let's go.

Clean it more carefully.

Don't give me that look as if you're wronged.

You think Master would pity you?

In your dreams,

you know?

Master, you're back.

Go away.

Got some work to do again?

Father asked me to do this.

Let me grind ink for you.

You smell a lot better today.

I'll use the same amount every day

if you like it this way.

Why are you always like this?

I'm too clumsy.

Clumsy?

I didn't see that just now when you pinched her.

You only made it messier.

Just leave.

Yes, Master.

Bravo! Bravo!

Well played!

Everyone who performed today

will get a big reward.

Now you should thank His Royal Highness.

Thank you, Your Royal Highness.

Come on, brother, let me fill your cup.

These swordsmen

are really not bad.

The best part hasn't started yet.

Oh, really?

My men.

Bring on our main course!

Come on.

Another toast to His Royal Highness.

To His Royal Highness.

Have a try.

Please enjoy.

No chopsticks?

Look at me.

Tastes better if you cut it by yourself.

That's why I asked them

to sharpen the knives.

That's so good.

Isn't it?

Indeed.

Why did you spit it out?

This is beef.

Yes.

His Majesty has forbidden

killing cattle for no reason

'cause farmers are having a difficult time.

All cattle need to be registered.

How would you explain to the local authority

if you killed one?

I don't need to.

What if someone finds out

that one of your cattle is missing?

This is not mine.

I stole it.

You stole it?

You're abusing farmers if you steal from them.

You can be punished severely.

I'm a King and you're the Crown Prince.

Why would it hurt if we eat some beef?

Just eat.

You've already taken a bite. What's a few more?

Look at them.

Just eat.

Better than the food from the Imperial Kitchen, right?

My appetite was poor a while ago.

Those dishes just made me feel sick.

Later on,

I found out a trick.

What trick?

I found that

the food tastes just so good

if I stole it.

Is it?

Take another bite if you don't believe me.

Is it good?

Quite right.

Come on.

Let's drink.

Come on. Let's all drink.

- Bottoms up. - Bottoms up.

Your Royal Highness, the Crown Prince is drunk.

Darling.

Put him to bed.

Be careful.

Be careful.

How did he get drunk?

Shuangxi,

get some hot water.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

Now you finally stay at my place for the night.

You should also have a rest, Your Royal Highness.

I've made that bed for you there.

Why would you do that?

His Royal Highness is drunk.

He might toss and turn at night.

He might kick you in the belly.

He is my husband.

He can turn however he likes.

I'll just sleep with him tonight.

But you're pregnant, Your Royal Highness...

Shuangxi.

Yes.

I'll say no more, Your Royal Highness.

Sorry, I slept like a baby.

Darling,

your arm must feel so sore.

I'm fine.

Darling,

let me dress for you.

You don't have to.

But...

Maids.

You just sit here for me.

Your Royal Highness,

Zhan Xuanzhi wants to see you.

Tell him to wait in my study.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

So, His Majesty sent you here, right?

I am appointed by His Majesty

as your Right Mentor now.

I'll be serving you in the future.

I won't have any quiet days

now that you're here.

Your Royal Highness,

"Advice when most needed is least heeded."

It can guide you to correct your mistakes

and protect your future.

I know why

His Majesty sent you here.

You're a good remonstrator.

You have to nothing

to worry about.

Just do your job faithfully.

You're really willing to take my advice?

Sure.

May I make a suggestion now?

What do you want to say?

I want to suggest you

not leading a life of debauchery anymore.

You will be in grave danger

if you don't mend your ways, Your Royal Highness.

Zhan Xuanzhi,

are you out of your mind?

I think you are, not me.

King Liang has been spoiled by the Grand Emperor.

He's the most arrogant and willful among all the kings.

Your Royal Highness

should hang out with kings like Han

who is talented and upright.

Why would you choose King Liang instead?

His mansion is such a filthy corrupted place.

And you didn't even

take any escorts. You went there alone,

and came back drunk.

You will only let His Majesty down.

How could you be the role model

for your people and inherit the throne?

Enough!

Your Royal Highness.

Your Royal Highness.

Your Royal Highness.

Mr. Zhan.

Why is it you?

Mr. Zhan,

where is His Royal Highness?

Don't mention it.

It's your first day here

and you've pissed him off?

Mr. Zhan,

His Royal Highness is just too young to admit his mistakes.

Don't be too harsh on him.

I would fail my duty if I was too gentle.

The Crown Prince is our responsibility

since His Majesty left us with this job.

I only said so for his own good.

Who would know he would walk away

at just a few words?

Even His Majesty has never treated

me like that before.

What's the point of keeping me here

if he won't listen to me?

I might as well

apologize to His Majesty and resign now.

Mr. Zhan. Mr. Zhan.

By doing this, you're telling on His Royal Highness.

That's not my intention.

If I'm unheard here,

I don't want to take this position

any more.

Mr. Zhan. Mr. Zhan.

Please listen to me.

Why do I always say inappropriate things

in front of His Royal Highness?

Because you care so much about him, Your Royal Highness.

I wish Chen Ji were still alive.

Your Royal Highness.

If he were alive,

my husband

would remain gentle and cheerful.

Why would I tell those to Lingwei?

Why would I let my husband

lose his best friend?

I regret this so much.

I really do.

Let me tell you. This...

Your Royal Highness.

You are my superior.

You shouldn't bow to me like this.

We're blessed

to have an honest minister like you.

I bowed to you 'cause you dare to remonstrate.

Also because I want to apologize

for my behaviors.

I could die with no regrets

as long as you understand my intentions.

As to King Liang...

I'll try not to socialize with him in the future.

I'm so glad you've made that decision!

One takes the behavior of their company.

You must choose your associates

carefully as the Crown Prince.

Otherwise, people will talk.

Your Royal Highness,

King Han has got a new piece of calligraphy.

He invites you to go and have a look.

Your Royal Highness,

King Han has set up this Literature Pavilion

where he recruits many talents.

It will do you good to spend time with them.

Besides, King Han is your twin brother.

You will be considered

as a caring brother

as Her Majesty hoped.

Tell King Han that I'll be there this afternoon.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

Put these threads away in the cabinets.

Yes, ma'am.

Who took these ivory satins out?

I'll make her pay for it

if they are damaged by rats.

Now put them away.

Yes, ma'am.

Directress Fu.

I thought I'd come over to see you during the break.

Directress Fu.

You came just in time.

I was going to ask you for a favor.

Could you request a painting from King Zhou?

I don't work for him.

Why do you ask me?

He always asked to see you

every time he came to the Sewing Office.

At least, you know each other.

We aren't even qualified

to mention this to His Royal Highness.

The Portrait of a Beauty by our office

for King Liang has been rejected several times.

'Cause it wasn't beautiful enough.

We will all be punished

if it gets rejected again.

You know,

we need a good sample first

to create a nice embroidery.

It is said that His Royal Highness is good at drawing beauties.

Please ask him to do us this favor,

Directress Fu.

Brother,

you drank a lot yesterday.

Did you have a headache this morning?

I've prepared

something better for you today.

No, thanks.

King Han has invited me over.

Look,

he asked Sheng Chumu to give me a ride.

Then I'll go with you

to visit King Han first and you'll go to my place.

Well,

I don't think we can.

No.

King Han has recruited some talents at the Literature Pavilion.

He said he's gonna discuss geology with His Royal Highness.

It could be late.

Besides, that's a dull subject.

You don't want to go and suffer.

Your Royal Highness,

King Han is waiting. Let's go.

Yeah. I'll be off then.

My brother.

My brother.

What's wrong?

You weren't like this yesterday.

The Portrait of a Beauty?

I will pay you properly, Your Royal Highness.

Do I look like a painter who works for money?

How are you gonna pay me?

What do you want?

Go out with me next time.

I can't do that.

You don't want to make Sheng angry?

He's still hanging out with that pirate girl.

How could you stand a man like this?

That's my own business.

You won't, then?

Then forget about the portrait.

Alright. Alright.

Just a portrait.

Follow me.

This...

This...

This is...

All you, of course.

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