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[The Princess Weiyoung]

[Episode 12]

- Zi Yan? - Zi Yan!

Zi Yan.

Young Mistress.

You've only been with Min Feng a few days.

How did you get into this state?

I brought this all upon myself.

My maid overheard Young Master's servants conversing in private.

She heard them say Young Master often beat and scolded Zi Yan.

Zi Yan spoke a few words in your defense

and in a fit of anger, Young Master actually...

It is such an outrage.

When I found Zi Yan, she was covered with injuries.

She had been thrown into a grave and was on her last breath.

I saw she was still breathing and considered that she was once your maid

so I secretly brought her back here.

Zi Yan!

Have you summoned a physician?

Yes, the physician said...

Zi Yan, how could you betray Young Mistress for such a person?

You've made a huge mistake!

Yes.

Retribution... this is my retribution.

Young Mistress, I really regret it.

Madam Li cannot tolerate...

the existence of the child in my womb...

Young Master's affections for me were just a pretense!

Only now have I realized that in this world...

Only Young Mistress, only Bai Zhi...

Only you two treat me sincerely.

However, it is too late.

Young Mistress.

In my next life...

In my next life, even if I am a slave...

I must make amends to Young Mistress and be with the two of you!

Young Mistress.

Can you forgive me?

I don't blame you.

Restore your health first.

All right.

Zi Yan!

Zi Yan!

Father, you summoned me?

- You two go outside. - Yes.

- Father, what are you-- - Shut up.

I don't have a son like you.

What have I done now?

Do you know?

Everyone is now watching you, keeping an eye on our household.

Yet you have taken another life?

It is just a lowly servant. What is the big fuss?

Moreover, she assisted Li Wei Young in taking me down!

Because of her, I fell for the ruse of that girl Li Wei Young!

Why should I keep a traitor? She deserved to die!

But she was with child, your child!

- Who knows if it was mine? - You vile spawn!

Father, you really do not have to trouble yourself on this matter.

Mother has already taken care of it for me.

Do not think your mother always acts in your best interests.

She will be your downfall sooner or later!

If something like this happens again, you can leave the Li family!

I don't have a son like you!

- Father! - Get out.

Scram!

Vile spawn.

Look at the fish in the water.

You are still upset about Zi Yan?

In my opinion, she betrayed your kindness.

She brought it upon herself to have such an ending.

She and I had survived life and death situations together.

It does not make me happy that she has met with such a tragic end.

Do not be too sad.

Feng!

Feng.

How could you speak to your father like that?

Hurry and apologize to him.

Apologize? What wrong have I done?

Did you wish for that lowly servant to bear the child in her womb?

That lowly servant ruined my plans. I do not pity her death!

There were many methods you could have used.

You really shouldn't have done the job yourself.

Seeing that wretch

reminded me of how I had fallen by the hands of that girl Li Wei Young.

I only regret not killing her earlier.

Mother, have you dealt with the aftermath for me?

I have already taken care of it.

Don't be so reckless from now on.

Have I not worried about you enough?

Mother, do not worry. I am Father's only son.

Would he really neglect me?

Just you watch.

Before long, I will be reinstated.

I will still be the glorious Young Master of the Li family.

All right, Mother. Do not be angry. I'll walk you back to your quarters.

Did you hear that?

It's said even beasts do not eat their own young.

Li Min Feng would actually murder his own flesh and blood.

He is truly worse than scum.

But as he said

he is Uncle's only son and has the backing of the Chiyun family.

It is only a matter of time before he regains his status.

Before long, I'm afraid he'll once again be

the glorious Young Master of the Li family.

Glorious?

He will be glorious one day.

However, it will be of glorious ruin and shame.

Madam.

Get up.

If you must lose, you must be able to afford to.

Do not fall into this state.

But all of Ping City now praises her while they ridicule me.

I am too ashamed to be seen in public.

This is all you're capable of? How can I have such a useless daughter?

Mother.

Since you have taken a wrong step, then you must not take any more.

There will be countless high officials and noblemen at today's banquet.

They're here to congratulate Li Wei Young on becoming Lady of District Anping.

If you do not attend

then from this day onward, you will have to watch as she gloats.

Can you live with that?

Chang Le, if you cannot accept that

then swallow your pride this once.

Come.

Chang Le.

Quickly get dressed and ready yourself.

I want you to show up at today's banquet looking dazzling and radiant.

It is at times like these

that you have to appear all the more glamorous.

Come, Madams. Go ahead and drink some tea.

- These are all high-quality teas. - All right.

I've heard Third Young Mistress is gentle and virtuous

polite and graceful.

Seeing her today, the description sure holds true.

She had boldly taken a stand for Her Ladyship's sake

in front of Crown Princess Consort and the princes.

That breadth of mind and courage are not found in most girls.

Madams, you are too kind.

Chang Ru was just doing her duty.

Miss Chang Le, Madam Li.

That is the eldest daughter of the Li family?

Seeing her today, she sure is an incomparable beauty!

She is indeed the most beautiful woman in the capital!

Look at her face, so tiny and delicate!

- What an extraordinary beauty! - Let's go take a closer look.

Miss Chang Le, you've become even prettier than you were a few days ago.

Yes, you are so lovely that you look like a painting. So unbelievable!

Yes, who could compare to your beauty in this city?

As expected, Young Mistress has won everyone over with her beauty.

Who would still remember some Lady of District Anping now?

A woman's best weapon is not wit, but beauty.

Only my daughter, Chang Le, deserves the world's best.

Madam Li, you have raised your daughter well.

Absolutely!

It is due to the fine pedigree of the Chiyun family.

I've heard of Miss Chang Le's superb skills on the zither.

- Is that so? - That is for certain.

Li Chang Le came to steal the spotlight again.

Mother, I'm going to look for Wei Young.

My Lady.

I saved Your Highness's life. We are even now.

The peach tree budding and tender. Vivid and bright its flowers.

It's said Your Highness attends to numerous affairs every day.

I did not expect Your Highness would have the time to tease me.

It is a blessing for a woman to be intelligent.

But if she is overly sharp-tongued

then she is no longer adorable.

Your Highness need not worry about me.

Miss Wei Young is scarcely afraid of anything.

I was rude just now. Please do forgive me.

I do not deserve Your Highness's apology.

The banquet will begin soon.

Why don't I lead the way to the main hall?

Are you in such a hurry to be rid of me?

What is the matter?

I humble myself by being near you. Should you not be delighted?

I am unable to guess at Your Highness's thoughts.

Your Highness must find it a bore to converse with me.

I shall take my leave now.

I do not find Your Ladyship boring.

On the contrary, I find you most interesting.

Wei Young, why are you over here? Everybody is looking for you.

Greetings, Your Highness.

It is Imperial Guard Li.

Are you used to your new post?

I was granted a job, so I carry out my duties with dedication.

All the guests have arrived.

If Your Highness will allow, I shall take Wei Young there now.

Walk slower, Min De.

Are you familiar with Prince of Nan-An? Why were you conversing so happily?

When did you see me conversing happily?

When did I?

However, it's a good thing you came just in time.

I was just worrying about how I could get away.

Wei Young, you have to listen carefully to what I say next.

Those princes are all highly manipulative.

They have no regard for others' lives.

Be careful from now on.

Why are you staring at me?

There's something I find strange.

You call me Wei Young all the time. It just rolls off your tongue.

Have you forgotten I'm your older cousin?

Yet ever since I've returned to the manor

I have not heard you address me as Cousin.

What do you mean by that? Do you look down on me?

That's right.

You cause others to worry every day.

You have the nerve to tell others to address you as Cousin?

- The main hall is this way! - I'm not going! Go by yourself.

I heard this Miss Wei Young grew up in the countryside.

A countryside girl doesn't know any of the arts.

She wouldn't know proper etiquette either.

If I were Prime Minister Li, I would hide away this illegitimate daughter

so as not to be humiliated in front of others.

Be that as it may, she is now Lady of District Anping.

It's said even His Majesty holds her in high esteem.

Lady of District Anping?

With no manor of her own, no rite of dedication, why is she a lady?

His Majesty appeased her only for Prime Minister Li's sake.

She is just a dumb girl.

It's right for her not to show up at this kind of event

so as not to become a laughingstock.

Young Mistress, they are so rude!

Lady of District Anping has arrived!

That is the Lady of District Anping?

She doesn't look like a countryside girl.

Were we mistaken?

She is clearly from an aristocratic family.

Greetings, Father.

Don't stand on ceremony.

This is my daughter, Wei Young.

Wei Young, greet these two.

Greetings, Masters.

Prince of Nan-An has arrived!

Don't stand on ceremony.

- Greetings, Prince of Nan-An. - Greetings, Prince of Nan-An.

Prince of Dongping has arrived! Prince of Gaoyang has arrived!

- Greetings, Your Highnesses. - Greetings, Your Highnesses.

How come you two are here?

The Prime Minister's Manor is holding a celebratory banquet for Wei Young.

How could I not attend such a grand event?

And you?

How can there be no gift on this grand occasion?

Thank you, Your Highness.

That is Crown Princess Consort's gift. It's good Your Ladyship likes it.

Thank you to Crown Princess Consort.

Since this is a celebration, why is there no song or dance?

That is...

That was my own idea.

There are many flood victims who have been forced from their homes.

I truly do not have the heart for song and dance.

I hope you will understand, Your Highnesses.

I also made the decision to arrange

floating lotus lanterns for praying after the banquet dinner.

I hope to use this banquet

as an opportunity for prayer for flood victims.

Would everybody present be willing to participate?

- Certainly. - That would be nice.

That is a very good idea.

Compared to entertainment I've had more than enough of

this is a fresh and refined idea that holds great meaning.

Your Ladyship certainly is exceptionally thoughtful.

Here you go.

Your Highness.

Has Chang Le disappointed Your Highness?

Disappointed? Are you referring to the disaster relief plan?

I'm sorry, Your Highness.

I really didn't do it intentionally.

You do not need to apologize, Miss Chang Le.

Besides, I was never disappointed.

How can there be disappointment when there was no hope to begin with?

May all the innocent victims of the flood find peace and joy in another world.

Young Mistress, look.

Your lantern and Prince of Gaoyang's lantern have stuck together.

They're even drifting very far.

Let's go take a look.

Prince of Nan-An.

Has Your Highness found a lantern to your liking?

Would this one I am holding suit your tastes?

If it isn't Miss Chang Ru.

Your Highness remembers me?

You spoke boldly in defense of Wei Young in front of Crown Princess Consort.

That left a deep impression.

So he remembers me because of that.

What is the matter, Miss Chang Ru?

Your Highness, this lantern...

Thank you for your good intentions, Miss Chang Ru.

However, I do not believe in such things.

I won't keep you from enjoying it.

Your Highness, do you not remember the Chang Ru from the past?

What is that?

- What's going on? - What is that?

What is it?

Young Mistress!

- Is it a person? - It is!

What is going on?

How can this be?

Zi Yan!

It is Zi Yan!

Why would Zi Yan be here?

Who is Zi Yan?

Impossible! Why would she be here?

Min Feng, why would Zi Yan commit suicide out of the blue?

It is merely a maid committing suicide. What does that have to do with Min Feng?

How could this have happened?

Somebody come! Haul her up quickly.

Yes.

Why would Zi Yan suddenly die?

Min Feng, Zi Yan is your concubine.

She took her life. Would that really be none of your concern?

A concubine before he has a wife?

The Prime Minister's Young Master is so preposterous.

Exactly.

Wei Young, you must be confused.

Zi Yan is a maid. How could she be a concubine?

But she was carrying Min Feng's child!

He impregnated a servant before being married?

How disgraceful.

Who knew he'd do such an embarrassing thing?

This nice banquet has been spoiled by this uncivilized girl.

Drag her away!

Yes.

Look! Her arms are covered with wounds!

How pitiful! She must have been abused.

That is so pitiful.

This girl already belonged to Young Master.

This matter should be handled by Young Master.

But this way may be a bit...

Min Feng, even if she is your concubine, you can't treat her like this.

You dare speak?

If you dare be rude to Her Ladyship, you will not be let off lightly.

Prime Minister Li's family sure is interesting.

Take her away quickly.

Zi Yan's soul is present.

Do you dare swear by these lanterns bearing prayers

that you are not involved with Zi Yan's death?

What involvement would I have in a maid's death?

What is that?

Goodness, there must be more to this matter.

He most certainly must be involved in that girl's death.

He has completely disgraced the Prime Minister!

Young Mistress, everything is ready.

Saltpeter has been placed in the candles.

After the candles have melted, the lanterns will spark, creating steam.

Zi Yan died such a tragic death.

I will reveal Li Min Feng's true character in public

and avenge Zi Yan.

Li Min Feng, you have committed countless sins.

This will count for both old and recent scores.

[Crown Prince's Manor]

Why is it that I am clearly mad at you, but when I see someone bullying you

I can't control myself from wanting to protect you?

How can one glance from you...

banish my low spirits?

Your Highness.

Your Highness, why aren't you sleeping yet?

Cheng De, is there a woman you like?

Why would you ask this, Your Highness?

No.

Then have you ever liked anyone or been liked by anyone?

No.

Then in regards to love between a man and woman...

I have no such experience yet.

Then how dare you tell me your wild guesses at a woman's thoughts?

You nearly ruined me!

Who... Who did I ruin?

What is he talking about?

Prime Minister Li, what a son you have!

Your Majesty.

In public affairs, he was overambitious and endangered flood victims.

In private affairs, he was ruthless and cruel

actually abusing his pregnant concubine!

There is nobody in Ping City who does not know of this now!

I know my crime. I failed to be a good father.

Please punish me, Your Majesty.

And you too. You recommended him to me.

How will you explain yourself?

Father, please do not be angry. I know I am at fault.

As of today, Li Min Feng is to be exiled.

Without my decree, he is never to step foot into Ping City again.

I previously recommended Li Min Feng to Father

as a big favor to Prime Minister Li and to gain a helping hand for myself.

Who knew this would happen?

Originally, a dead maid would not have been a big deal.

But unfortunately, it was made known to so many people.

However, I do not understand.

Young Master Li is not a careless person.

How could he have let this matter get so out of hand?

He was set up.

He must never have thought he would fall by a woman's hand.

Your Highness means to say...

Some women are like a pearl coated with dust.

At first glance, they seem unremarkable.

But if you slowly observe and study, you will find that

she is actually magnificent and unique.

I understand even less now. Which woman is it?

She's able to think of a solution nobody else could think of.

She's able to gain Father's admiration.

She's able to strike down the one in her path!

Your Highness speaks of Lady of District Anping?

Although Her Ladyship has been well favored as of late

she does not have any backing.

Her Ladyship title is just in name only.

Compared to Li Chang Le, who has the Chiyun family's backing

she is not worth mentioning.

How could Prime Minister Li possibly allow Li Chang Le

to marry me, a prince with absolutely no power?

However, Li Wei Young is a different matter.

Young Master, Young Master!

Young Master, run, quickly!

Get out! Get out!

Get out!

Young Master.

- Seize him. - What are you doing?

All of you, get out!

- Move. - Get out!

- Get out! - Go.

- Take him away. - Go!

- Feng! - Let me go! Mother!

What are you doing?

By imperial decree, Li Min Feng is to be exiled immediately!

Without an imperial decree, he is never to step foot into Ping City again.

Mother, ask Father to beg His Majesty for forgiveness!

- Mother! - Feng!

Ask Father to beg His Majesty for forgiveness!

- Mother! - Feng!

Feng!

Young Mistress.

Li Min Feng has been taken away.

He killed Zi Yan so cruelly. This is what he deserves.

Even so, the pain Zi Yan suffered...

can never be erased.

In my next life, even if I am a slave

I must make amends to Young Mistress!

Can you forgive me?

I don't blame you.

Restore your health first.

Zi Yan.

Your killer

has received his just punishment.

May you rest in peace.

We shall be sisters again in our next lives.

Who dares intercept a government vehicle?

I only want Li Min Feng.

Attack!

Mercy, warrior!

I'll give you whatever you want!

My father is Prime Minister. My mother is the Chiyun family's eldest daughter!

My family is wealthy!

Just tell me what you want! I'll give it all to you!

Mercy, warrior, mercy!

Li Min Feng!

You used despicable means to frame my Great Liang.

Today, I will use your blood

to sacrifice to Great Liang's thousands of lost souls!

It wasn't me. It really wasn't me.

They were killed by Chiyun Nan. My mother was the one who applied the poison.

You can kill them. It has nothing to do with me.

What? Chiyun Rou applied the poison to the sky lanterns?

North... Northern Liang princess?

Did... Didn't you already die?

You shameless lowlife! You would even betray your own mother!

Today, I shall enforce justice on behalf of heaven and put an end to you!

Master!

Go beg His Majesty for forgiveness again.

Min Feng was raised in luxury.

Sending him off to exile is as good as taking his life!

He can only blame himself!

He was just removed from his post. He should have reflected on it.

Instead, he created this mess!

He caused such a big scandal that even His Majesty knew about it!

That vile spawn.

He has completely disgraced me!

Father, Min Feng only wanted to--

And you!

Do you think I don't know what you have done behind my back?

Master, Feng is your only son!

Would you just watch as he heads toward his death?

What could I do?

He is my only son. Would I want him dead?

The imperial decree has been issued. Am I to defy it?

Then he would not be the only one facing death

but the entire Li family would as well!

The Li family fears death?

My Chiyun family does not!

- I will bring Feng back! - You!

Have you gone crazy?

You, Li Wei Young.

It is you! You ruined my son's reputation!

You intentionally infuriated His Majesty!

You caused his exile!

- Give me back my Feng! - Aunt Rou!

- Give me back my son! - Aunt Rou!

- Give me back my son! - Aunt Rou!

Master!

Master, bad news! Young Master...

What about him?

Young Master was killed while on his way.

What did you say? Killed?

He's dead?

Feng! Feng!

- Madam! - Madam!

Grandmother, Father.

I use Great Liang's custom to deliver my sentiments of longing for you.

Your killer, Li Min Feng, has received the punishment he deserves.

However, the death of our enemy... does not bring me happiness.

Because I... really miss you.

Father, I missed you so much.

I missed you too, Xin Er.

Father, Grandmother.

Have you come to see me?

Li Min Feng was killed on the road.

Who did it?

Wei Young.

Was Zi Yan's incident your doing?

That's correct. He brought all this upon himself.

Zi Yan was abused and killed by Li Min Feng.

I had to seek justice for Zi Yan and for myself.

I also hope Zi Yan can rest in peace.

But this won't be able to be kept secret from Aunt Rou for long.

She may already suspect you.

Aunt Rou is vicious. I'm afraid--

From the start, they have been intent on sending me to my death.

When have they ever been merciful?

Don't worry. You have me.

I won't let off anybody who dares to harm you.

The feeling of having a cousin's protection sure feels nice.

Oh, right.

This is for you.

It is a present

in congratulation of your appointment as Lady of District Anping.

You made this yourself?

Don't laugh at it. It was carved in your image.

Can't you say something nice?

What? You don't like it? If not, return it to me.

Who takes back a gift that has already been given out already?

But I really haven't received a present in a long time.

Thank you, Min De.

I really like it.

That's good.

[Prime Minister's Manor]

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