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[The Princess Weiyoung]

[Episode 18]

Has His Highness still locked himself inside?

Yes, it's been five days.

Every day, His Highness stays in the study to read and write

and won't allow servants to disturb him.

We only leave meals at the door and let His Highness take them inside himself.

All right, I understand.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, it's me, Cheng De.

Come in.

- Your Highness. - You came at the right time.

These are measures for selecting the best talents for promotion

that I've written out after careful thought.

Deliver it to Master Zhang in Ministry of Appointments

and ask for his thoughts.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness, why don't you eat something first?

You haven't been out in a few days. I'll accompany you on a walk later.

I have much to do.

Go and hurry back. I've also written a border defense strategy.

You'll also need to go to the Ministry of War.

Your Highness, don't work so hard. Continue writing tomorrow.

Tomorrow has its own set of tasks.

I have neglected too many of my duties. I must quickly make up for it.

Why are you still standing here?

Your Highness.

Ever since you last saw Lady of District Anping

- you have kept yourself locked up-- - Cheng De.

A man of character is diligent in his duties

and keeps the country in his mind.

Do not mention affairs of the heart again.

You may go now.

Yes.

Border defense strategy...

- Han? - Yu! What brings you here?

Didn't you mention

Father removed a batch of corrupt officials

after the disaster relief affair?

Prime Minister Li holds the power to appoint new officials in their place

so I was to make a visit here.

Han, what brings you here?

You came to see Prime Minister Li.

I came to see Miss Chang Le.

Greetings, Your Highnesses. I will go announce your arrival now.

- No need. - Yes.

Yu, don't busy yourself with official affairs today.

There is plenty of time later for you to work.

Today, just enter quietly with me to visit Miss Chang Le.

Don't let anybody know.

Your Highness, this way, please.

Greetings, Your Highnesses.

Please rise quickly. Do not stand on ceremony.

It has been a while since I've last seen Miss Chang Le. You have grown thinner.

Your Highnesses, please have a seat.

Your Highness, please.

A witch has appeared in our home.

It has caused suffering and injustice for Chang Le.

The rest of us are also very worried and troubled.

It is very upsetting.

Is the witch you speak of Lady of District Anping?

Actually, Wei Young cannot be blamed.

I just do not know how to speak words of flattery.

I do not know how to please Grandmother.

Even my disaster relief plan is not as good as Wei Young's.

How can you be blamed?

It was clearly the incompetence of the subordinates

for not perfectly carrying out such a good plan.

Miss Chang Le, you can rest assured.

I can put in some nice words for you to Father.

I absolutely won't let this matter affect you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Imperial Guard Li.

Prince of Dongping, he always helps Li Wei Young in bullying Chang Le.

Then I'll have to help Miss Chang Le take revenge.

Have you forgotten him, Han?

You praised him during our shooting game

and appointed him as Imperial Guard.

So it is him?

Then he owes me a debt of gratitude. He should obey my every word.

Greetings, Your Highnesses.

That is my reward to you.

Li Min De.

This is a peach bestowed upon you by Prince of Dongping.

Do you dare refuse to eat it?

Servants!

Eat it, eat it!

Eat it!

Do you dare refuse to eat it?

Eat it!

Eat it!

Stop!

What do you think you're doing in broad daylight?

How... How is it any of your business?

Grandmother summoned Min De to see her now.

I'm sorry, but we must leave.

Stop right there!

Wei Young, although you are now Lady of District Anping

you still cannot disrespect His Highnesses.

Just one word from you and you want to take him with you?

Just a mere Lady of District Anping.

Yet you dare to run rampant in front of me?

Wei Young is already very content with His Majesty's conferment.

Regardless of a title's standing, it was granted by His Majesty himself.

Don't you agree?

Miss Wei Young need not be so serious.

This is just a joke.

Your Highnesses have already had your fun.

Our grandmother is summoning us. We dare not delay.

We shall take our leave now. Please excuse us, Your Highnesses.

Li Min De!

This peach was bestowed to you by Prince of Dongping!

You haven't finished it yet!

How can Min De keep such a delicious peach to himself?

Eat it yourself.

Li Wei Young!

You uncivilized, rude wench!

Chang Xi, His Majesty praised me as respectful, dignified, and noble.

You wouldn't be questioning His Majesty, would you?

You dare say such words in front of His Highnesses?

Do you intend to openly attack the imperial family's dignity?

Chang Xi, that eight treasures hairpin was given to me by His Majesty.

You just caused it to fall into the pond.

You dare cause damage to an item bestowed by His Majesty?

I wonder if His Majesty would be lenient in doling out punishment.

Even if His Majesty is magnanimous

I wonder if Father would let you two off lightly.

Is it the truth that it was bestowed to you by His Majesty?

- These... - Chang Le!

and these were all bestowed upon me by His Majesty.

Are you crazy?

How could you walk around with such items on you?

It is precisely because they were granted by His Majesty

that I must wear them to have peace of mind.

I just did not expect that you would actually be so brazen

as to damage an item granted by His Majesty.

It is a shame that Father may be implicated by the two of you.

Your Highnesses, please act as my witnesses.

You!

Han.

We came in secret.

It is inadvisable to create an uproar today.

Wei Young, Chang Xi does not know any better.

I will send someone to retrieve the hairpin immediately.

There is mud in the pond. I'm sure the hairpin is not damaged.

Chang Le, only by going into the water herself to fish it out

would Chang Xi be able to atone for her crime with convincing sincerity.

I'll go.

Chang Le, remember to send the hairpin over after it's been found.

Chang Le! Come help me!

Who will help me? Chang Le!

That was hilarious!

Wei Young, you were too impulsive.

I know you did it to help me, but you didn't have to take such a huge risk.

Items given by His Majesty are not to be taken lightly.

These and that hairpin weren't bestowed by His Majesty.

I was scaring them.

Really? You even tricked me!

Did you see their expressions?

Especially when Li Chang Xi went into the water to fish out the hairpin.

She just jumped in without another word!

It was so satisfying!

I was just giving them a lesson today.

I want them to remember my brother can't be bullied by just anyone.

Who's your brother?

- What? - Nothing.

All right.

Your Ladyship played a trick on us today.

How daring of you.

Wasn't Old Madam waiting for Second Young Master Li?

Why aren't you going yet?

Or...

Was it actually an excuse you made up?

Grandmother is still waiting for you.

Be careful on your own then.

Go quickly.

Does Your Highness have something to say?

I admire you a lot.

I admire your intelligence

and frankness.

There are some things I've been wanting to tell you

but haven't found the opportunity to.

Please go ahead, Your Highness.

You were clever and eloquent today.

It sincerely elicited the utmost admiration.

I was just telling it as it is. They were taking their bullying too far.

It was unnecessary for you to do that.

Your Highness...

What do you mean by that?

I see with the way you handle matters, you take things to the extreme.

Like just now

you spared no thought for involving yourself.

Is it worthwhile?

In Your Highness's opinion, what should I have done?

They trampled on your dignity.

But that is how human nature is.

You must stand in a position so high they can never hope to reach it.

Make them always only be able to look up at you.

Ever since ancient times

there have been numerous ways in which men can obtain power and influence.

However, women can only depend on men.

If Your Ladyship could rely on a man with power...

would those people still be a hindrance to you?

Young Mistress.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Young Mistress, Madam is looking for you.

Excuse me, Your Highness.

Miss Wei Young is an intelligent person.

You should know what I mean.

Madam was not looking for me, was she?

That's correct. I said that on purpose.

That person is the emperor of Wei's prince.

I am not at ease with him alone with you.

Moreover, he seems to have a complex mind.

He is not a simple person.

You are correct.

There is indeed more to him than it seems.

It is said Tuoba Yu's birth mother was a consort who had committed a crime.

She was sentenced to death by the emperor of Wei.

He was raised by Left Consort Zhaoyi Lu's.

His power is the weakest out of all the princes.

And nowadays, he stays by Tuoba Han's side.

He seems to keep a low profile

but in actuality, Tuoba Han's achievements so far

were all obtained for him by Tuoba Yu himself.

He is capable, experienced, and meticulous.

It is best if you stay away from him.

Furthermore, Wei annihilated Great Liang.

The entire Wei imperial family is Great Liang's enemy.

It is best if you minimize contact with them.

If your identity is revealed, the consequences will be dire.

To me, you are the last of the Great Liang royal family bloodline.

- Your safety is more important than-- - That's enough.

I will do as you suggest.

Greetings, Prince of Nan-An.

We meet again, Miss Chang Ru.

I fell onto Your Highness by accident.

- Please forgive me, Your Highness. - Rise.

How long have you been here?

I just arrived. I wanted to pick some flowers.

I did not expect to run into Your Highness.

Did Prince of Gaoyang not come?

Speaking of which, ever since Prince of Gaoyang rescued Wei Young

and that rumor got out

His Highness has not come to visit again.

What did you say?

Prince of Gaoyang rescued Miss Wei Young?

And what rumor got out?

Does Your Highness not know? I've said too much.

I'll let you explain.

Your Highness.

That Lady of District Anping seems to be involved with Prince of Gaoyang.

It may be difficult for Your Highness to make use of her.

She is but a concubine's daughter.

Why does Your Highness regard her with such importance?

I've encountered countless people before. My assessment of her won't be wrong.

Li Wei Young is far more intelligent than others.

She has also managed to get into Father's good graces.

If she is willing to genuinely align herself with me

it would be of considerable assistance to me.

She is far superior to those vapid aristocratic women.

Your Highness, what about Third Young Mistress, Li Chang Ru?

She is not simple-minded.

You disappeared for a year and only sent a few letters back.

Although your mother did not say a word

she always looked miserable in my presence.

It chased away any good mood I had.

I've been a bad son. I also think I should spend more time with Mother.

You always like running off.

Is there something that attracts you out there?

The palace is good

but I still like the life of freedom out there.

Your mother was right.

It is time to select a consort for you so you will settle down.

What do you think of Prime Minister Li's eldest daughter, Li Chang Le?

Miss Li is nice, but she is not the one I like.

What is it? Do you not like her?

I do not like her. Grandfather, please do not force me.

But your mother really likes her. She brought it up to me the other day.

Mother is concerned about me, but she has forgotten my own wishes.

I don't ask for anything else in a wife

except that I hope I can like her.

All right. In that case

I will put the matter aside for now and discuss it no further.

Thank you, Grandfather.

From what you just said

is there already someone you like?

But the one she likes is not me.

Would there be a lady in this world who would reject my grandson?

Tell me who she is. I will pair you two together.

Thank you, Grandfather, but I do not wish to force her.

It seems you are serious about this lady.

Does she have a marriage arrangement yet?

Not yet.

Since she doesn't, that means you still have a chance.

If you want to have a wife you like

you must have the determination and courage to capture her affections.

Do not give up easily.

It is just like my land before me.

If I had not done all I could to claim it

how could there be this day of power and might

with the northern kingdoms united?

I understand now. Thank you, Grandfather!

A young man, dashing, vigorous, and full of enthusiasm.

Now that's my grandson.

Pretty good skills.

What's the matter? Are you annoyed?

I should be the angry one!

It's because of your meddling, handing me off to the local authorities

that I was punished by Father.

Have I done something wrong?

If Your Highness was permitted to leave the palace

then why would you have been punished by His Majesty?

Or is that to say, Your Highness had sneaked out of the palace?

You already knew, didn't you? You did it on purpose!

I do not have as much leisure time as Your Highness.

I don't want to play games with you either.

I will take my leave now.

Why are you avoiding me?

Who is avoiding you?

Then why are you leaving as soon as you see me?

Lower your voice!

I know.

You are clearly looking down on me.

It's because my archery and horsemanship are inferior to yours.

Even my combat skills are inferior to yours.

So you look down on me!

Quiet down!

- Come with me. - What for?

I order you to come with me.

- Let go! Let go! - Come.

Stand here.

Watch carefully.

Do you see the calluses on my hand?

I practiced day and night

just to prove to you I am not weak at all!

Look carefully! I am not weak at all!

Wei Young.

Min De, you are glowing with enthusiasm. Did something good happen?

I...

Miss Wei Young, a theatrical troupe that has become quite popular

has arrived in Ping City.

Young Master was afraid you'd be feeling bored in the manor

and would like to invite you to see it.

Young Mistress, someone sent this over.

- Wei Young, Wei Young. - Who is it? Who is it?

Wei Young, Wei Young.

This little thing can speak?

Who sent this mischievous little thing?

The one who delivered it didn't leave a name

but I think he seemed to be one of Prince of Gaoyang's men.

Wei Young.

It's him?

Wei Young, are you close with Prince of Gaoyang?

Not at all.

It's just that he's rescued me before.

If not for him, I'm afraid I'd have died long ago.

So it's like that.

Young Mistress, this bird...

Wei Young, Wei Young.

Return it.

But the one who delivered it said

if you don't like it, there's no need to send it back.

We can just release it.

Jun Tao, be careful!

Release it.

Wei Young.

Would you really like to have a parrot?

You were sent back so quickly? How useless.

However, this time, I won't give up easily.

What are you looking at?

You're even biting me?

This time, I will persist no matter what.

Young Master, you've been practicing for four hours. Why don't you take a break?

You like her but don't dare say it. You only keep things to yourself.

Young Master, you scared me to death! I only have one life.

You're not to speak anymore!

Yes, I can refrain from mentioning it, but can you refrain from thinking it?

Drink some water.

I've served you since you were a child.

Would I not know what you are thinking?

This is your fortune for love from your prayer during the trip.

I heard you say Second Young Mistress's name.

You!

I am her cousin.

Even if I am adopted, I am still her cousin.

Wei Young, Wei Young.

Didn't I send you away? Why are you back?

Wei Young, Wei Young.

Leave. Don't come back again.

Thick grow the rush leaves, their white dew turned to frost.

Wei Young, the one on my mind, must be somewhere along this stream.

[Thick grow the rush leaves, their white dew turned to frost.]

[Wei Young, the one on my mind, must be somewhere along this stream.]

Do you really not know the reason?

Because I worry about you and because I like you.

But I don't like you at all.

I don't have such feelings for Your Highness.

I treated you that way.

Why would you treat me like this?

Wei Young, the one on my mind, must be somewhere along this stream.

Your Highness, why don't you go to bed?

Just...

Wait a bit longer.

Wait?

Wait for the parrot to return?

Are you that certain that it will return?

Then it must have lost its way.

But it shouldn't have.

It's flown back and forth so many times already.

That was fast!

If it flies back this time, I will...

Will what?

Have Grandfather send you away to exile.

What does this have to do with me?

It... it's returning! It's returning!

Wei Young!

What an adorable bird!

Do you like it?

I like it.

I saw this lively parrot while I was out, so I bought it.

If you like it, I'll give it to you.

I find it troublesome anyway.

It can keep Xiao Ying company.

Thank you, Min De.

Xiao Ying?

This is it. This is Xiao Ying!

For some reason, it flew back! It just won't keep away!

Young Mistress can only keep it.

Jun Tao, do you feel unwell? You have such a strange expression.

Jun Tao, it is just keeping a bird. It is not a big deal.

That's right.

Jun Tao, wait for me!

- Wei Young. - What's the matter?

Wei Young.

Wei Young.

Wei Young.

Nanny Luo sent over some new tea leaves.

They seem quite nice. I'll get some for you.

Wei Young.

Wei Young.

Is Wei Young for you to call?

I'll have you call. Call her. Call her!

- Say it then, say it. - Wei Young.

Say it, say it.

Say it.

You're still calling, are you?

Talk, talk, talk. Let's see you talk.

- Min De! - Wei Young.

Wei Young, Wei Young.

How old are you? You're annoyed with a bird?

It's just a bird. Do you have to be so worried?

Or is the one who gave the bird more important?

You're in the wrong. You're even throwing a tantrum?

He really is mad?

Second daughter-in-law.

You have done a good job managing the household during this time.

The entire manor is convinced of your abilities.

I can see it.

Thank you for your hard work.

I don't dare accept that praise.

As long as Old Madam believes in me, I'll do my best to manage this household.

Of course I believe in you.

It was just the same when Rou first took over managing the household.

Isn't that so?

If it weren't for the many incidents at Qingfeng Abbey

Master wouldn't have handed over the household to me.

I still do not understand.

Why would Madam Li pick on Wei Young so much?

Even if she is born from a concubine, she still calls her Mother.

I truly do not understand.

She said they were going to pray

but inwardly, she had her own schemes.

Rou has no regard for boundaries.

I heard she has been in poor health ever since the last time she fell ill.

I've sent someone to ask after her.

I heard Chang Le has already summoned a physician.

Her situation does not seem optimistic.

We'll have to depend on you to oversee the household then.

Old Madam believes in me so much.

I will certainly not disappoint Old Madam and Master.

Good.

Here.

[Ruyi Residence]

Chang Ru!

The day has finally come!

Congratulations on finally getting what you wanted.

However, my family background cannot compare to Chiyun Rou's.

Nor am I as adept at currying favor as Zhou Xue Mei.

One has control of the household

while the other has Old Madam's favor.

Only I have no one to depend on.

Your father is stationed in a post far away.

His position is just average.

In this household, even servants look down on me.

But look at how it is now.

No matter where I go, people will address me as Madam Wen.

The ones who usually disregarded me are in a hurry to curry favor with me.

I'm just afraid this will not last long.

Once Chiyun Rou's health is restored

I will have to return control of the household to her.

Mother, rest assured. Our good days will not end so soon.

Chang Ru, I am actually already content with accomplishing this much.

I am just worried about you and Chang Xi.

You sisters are smart and considerate.

Your beauty does not lose to Chang Le's!

But you just don't have the Chiyun family background.

All these years, you have been so viciously suppressed by her

to the extent that everyone knows of the Li family's Chang Le

yet do not know of my two smart daughters.

After the many recent events

the value of her title as the prime minister's eldest daughter

has diminished to nothing.

Yes.

Li Chang Le has finally fallen

But then Li Wei Young showed up to steal the show!

I've heard Prince of Gaoyang is interested in her.

Chang Ru, when will the two of you do me proud

and bring down Li Chang Le and Li Wei Young?

They are nothing!

They are not any better than my daughters.

Madam, Young Mistress, the Empress has sent someone here.

- The Empress? - The Empress?

By the Empress's decree.

Miss Chang Ru is invited to attend the Empress's banquet next month.

Aren't you going to give thanks?

Thank you to Empress for her benevolence.

Aside from thanking Empress, you should also thank Prince of Gaoyang.

If His Highness had not mentioned you to the Empress

I'm afraid Her Highness would not have thought of you.

Thank you to Empress. Thank you to Prince of Gaoyang.

Not just anybody can attend the Empress's banquet.

Only you and Second Young Mistress were invited from the Li Manor this time.

Eldest Young Mistress did not receive an invitation.

Her reputation has been greatly damaged due to the disaster relief plan incident.

Now the Emperor and Empress no longer trust her.

Do not say such words again.

If Chang Le were to know, you would suffer for it.

If you can leave an impression at the Empress's banquet

then the entire Ping City would take note of you.

I believe before long, your fame will soar.

This is because I had previously notified Prince of Gaoyang in secret.

His Highness is returning the favor.

In Wei Young's game of chess

I have indeed made the right move.

- Chang Xi! - Young Mistress!

- Be careful! Quick! - Chang Xi!

[I]

Without muddying the water

how can one fish in troubled waters?

Doctor, how is my mother?

The remaining poison in Madam's body hadn't cleared and has harmed her body.

Originally, she only needed to take the antidote

and recuperate in peace to fully recover.

However, it seems Madam is disturbed by pent-up frustrations

to the extent that the poison is unable to be discharged.

Doctor, will my mother be in danger?

Please do not worry. I will do my utmost to treat her.

However, starting today, Madam must maintain a peaceful mind.

She must not be shocked or angered.

I understand.

Goodbye.

Chun Ming.

This way, please, Doctor.

Mother.

You must get better soon.

What am I to do all by myself?

It's all because of Li Wei Young.

It is all her fault.

I must take this up with her.

Stop right there.

Mother! You're awake?

Do not be rash.

Mother.

They put you in this state.

Are we to let them off so easily?

What would you do then?

I will go speak with Father.

The sorcery incident

was left unsettled due to Prince of Gaoyang's arrival.

But Father should still give you a satisfactory explanation!

Your father would like nothing more than for it to blow over.

Do you think he would want to bring it up again?

The most important thing as of now is to not act blindly without thinking

so as not to fall for Li Wei Young's plots again.

Young Mistress, Miss Chang Ru has come.

Don't say anything.

Greetings, Aunt Rou.

I heard Aunt Rou's health has not been well. I came to visit.

Chang Le, you are here too?

I didn't think Aunt Rou was so terribly ill.

Thanks to somebody's attempts to anger her time and again.

Do you like the scented sachet I sent over a few days ago?

Scented sachet?

What scented sachet?

The one I made by hand.

A few days ago, you said you liked mine, so I made one just for you.

It has already been a while. Were you not aware?

Rong Er, I remember I had you send it over.

What exactly happened?

I am at fault.

When I passed by the back door on my way to deliver the sachet that night

I happened to see Madam Zhou's nannies, who were all in a fluster

carrying a burlap sack as tall as a person.

It was in the dark of the night. I don't know what they were doing.

I was spooked and didn't dare proceed further.

I thought I would deliver the sachet to Eldest Young Mistress the next morning.

But the next day was Miss Wei Young's celebration banquet.

It was a busy day and thus, the delivery was delayed.

How long has it been? You only remember it now?

What do I need you for?

I deserve to be punished.

I'm sorry, Chang Le. My maid is incompetent.

Later, I will go myself and--

Wait.

Did you just say

on the night before Wei Young's celebration banquet

you saw Madam Zhou's people carrying in a sack as tall as a person?

Yes, I did.

Mother!

Mother!

Aunt Rou must be tired. I'll come visit again another day.

Mother, are you all right?

It was Zhou Xue Mei.

It was her! She set up your brother.

Mother, you are saying Madam Zhou set up Min Feng?

Did you not hear what they just said?

Your brother could not understand.

The corpse was clearly disposed of. Why would it appear at the banquet?

It must be the doing of Zhou Xue Mei!

It was her! She helped Li Wei Young bring your brother to his death!

I have truly underestimated her!

She is usually such a submissive person, but she actually dared scheme to harm me!

Madam Zhou? She is not that daring!

It was Li Min De.

Li Min De must have encouraged her

to bring down Min Feng with Li Wei Young!

Zhou Xue Mei, Li Min De.

I will have you two repay this blood debt in kind!

Mother!

Mother, do not get so emotional!

Mother!

Zhou Xue Mei...

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