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♫ Those people, those affairs, those palace doors ♫

♫ One step into the commotions of this world ♫

♫ Listen to the wind, listen to the rain, listen to the endless ups and downs of life ♫

♫ Destiny indeed loves us ♫

♫ Look at the dreams sealed by the kiss of time ♫

♫ Remember half the life that's already been lived ♫

♫ In these red walls, remains one person ♫

♫ Wait for the dead of the night, wait for eternity ♫

♫ If the world is a storm, then everything in it must take refuge ♫

♫ I'll go with you ♫

♫ Traveling across thousands of mountains, don't be afraid of the wasteland ♫

♫ There'll be flowers on the side of the path ♫

♫ Love and hate are too messy; simply coming and going ♫

♫ The winds and clouds have not dissipated ♫

♫ Spring and fall are long; I can finally wander this mortal world with you ♫

[Rebel Princess]

[Episode 12]

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Jin'er, you are indeed a beauty.

With this color of the palace dress on,

even if you were standing next to your princess consort,

you would not be inferior in any way.

I know that I have a low status.

I do not dare compare myself to the princess consort.

This is A'Wu's favorite fragrance, oriental sweetgum.

Keep it on you.

Zitan will certainly like it.

The ground is cold.

Let me help you get to bed.

I'll help you over.

No. No.

A'Wu.

A'Wu, you're back?

I knew you wouldn't blame me.

We can leave right now. Leave right now.

Right now. Let's leave right now.

Your Majesty, the various counties of Jiangnan have reported continuous flooding this year.

Repairs must be made to the riverbanks of the Zhan River, the Gan River, and 15 others.

They will need 15 million taels. (T/N: tael was the currency of imperial China)

Granted.

- Reports from Yuezhou - - Urgent report!

Urgent report from Ningshuo! Urgent report from Ningshuo!

- Hurry and speak. - The last of the sinners, Helen Zhen, kidnapped Princess Consort Yuzhang,

ambushed the Ningshuo training fields, and assassinated the imperial envoy Xu Shou.

Prince Yuzhang personally led the army to surround and eliminate those criminals.

Princess Consort Yuzhang is safe now.

Good! Very good!

I knew that A'Wu was blessed.

A'Wu can surely turn misfortunes into blessings.

Prime Minister, you can rest assured now. Right?

My daughter's safety is all due to the blessings of Your Majesty and Your Highness.

Quick. Quickly pass on my order.

Bestow 100 bundles of silk cloth and 100 jugs of the best wine.

Quickly send them to Ningshuo. For A'Wu—

For Princess Consort Yuzhang to help her recover.

On behalf of my daughter, thank you for your grace, Your Majesty and Your Highness.

A'Wu...

What's wrong with His Majesty?

Yes, what's going on?

Why is he acting like this?

Your Majesty! Your Majesty.

Be careful.

- Court dismissed! - Take care, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, there's news from the court.

Princess Consort was saved by that Prince Yuzhang.

Really?

How can it be fake?

It must be because

of your frequent prayers for the princess consort.

The heavens have kept her safe

and protected her from evil-doers' harm.

I feel much better now that she is fine.

No matter what, she is the A'Wu whom I watched grow up.

If she continued to be that little A'Wu,

how great would that be?

(Letter from A'Wu explaining her situation and that she'll return soon once everything has settled down.)

This..

Su'er, is this true?

Is A'Wu really fine now?

She was saved by Prince Yuzhang?

- She reunited with her husband, is that true? - How could I possibly lie to you?

This handwriting is clearly A'Wu's.

That's right, Grand Elder Princess.

This is clearly Little Princess's handwriting.

Yes.

Although this is clearly A'Wu's handwriting,

it looks so weak.

My poor child.

She must have been severely injured.

Yes.

If it is possible, I am willing to use my life

to bear all difficulties and pain for A'Wu.

Mother, don't be sad anymore. You should be happy.

Since A'Wu didn't die in such a dangerous situation, she must have great blessings later on.

Princess Consort, please wash your face.

Prepare some more hot water. I want to take a bath.

Replying to Princess Consort. We usually only prepare enough water to cook and freshen up here.

Then, how do you all wash up?

On the fifth of every month, the military camp will boil water.

We servants can all go take a bath then.

You all... only bathe once a month?

When the weather is warm and the soldiers sweat from training,

they will go bathe in the river five kilometers away.

What about the prince?

His Highness has always done the same as the soldiers.

Ningshuo is actually like this?

Say, why didn't His Highness ever come again after that day?

Doesn't he send General Song here every day?

The prince is very busy and Princess Consort needs to peacefully recuperate.

- He can't help with much even if he comes. - You can't say it like that.

Please change, Princess Consort.

Who sent these?

Older Sister Xing'er sent them here.

So tacky.

Only the servants at my older brother's home wear clothes like these.

I deserve to die! I will go and prepare a different set immediately!

For the past few days, are you the one who has been serving me by my side?

Yes.

What's your name?

My name is Yu Xiu.

How old are you?

Sixteen.

Did I say something wrong?

Jin'er,

I wonder where you are now.

Third Prince! Third Prince! There's news about Princess Consort Yuzhang's whereabouts!

There is news from the palace that Princess C— No,

It is Princess Shangyang. She was saved by Prince Yuzhang in Ningshuo.

She is safe now.

Zitan. Zitan!

Back then, I liked spring and summer in the capital the most.

The fifth month of every year,

the ladies in the palace would change into flowing chiffon dresses.

When walking,

the brilliantly colored sleeves would flow about.

It's nothing like this, so bleak even in the spring.

I dream of going to the capital for a look.

If I go back, then I will take you with me for the trip.

Thank you, Princess Consort!

You are quite vivacious when you smile.

From now on, when you speak to me, don't always have your head down like you are being bullied.

Before, we did not know that you were so friendly, Your Highness.

Usually, it is Miss Xing'er who is in charge of the household affairs.

She doesn't allow us to joke around.

Xing'er?

Who did you hear it from?

- They all said that. - Older Sister XIng'er.

Why were they all sent back?

Sister Xing'er, Princess Consort says that these clothes and accessories are too tacky.

Tacky?

Such pretty clothes and accessories. We usually can't even wear them.

What's so great about being a daughter from the Langya Wang Clan?

Perfect.

Yi'er, since she doesn't like these, we'll wear them.

Okay.

What do you think about this?

It suits you very well, Older Sister.

Where does the prince usually stay?

His Highness usually stays in the military camp.

He's the dignified Prince Yuzhang, yet he didn't even bother to renovate his manor.

If it were my older brother,

how could he possibly be able to endure such simplicity and crudeness?

What does the prince usually do?

His Highness is always busy, often working until the middle of the night.

When he has time, he will read books or practice his swordsmanship.

He doesn't have any other hobbies.

How boring.

These earrings are more valuable than these clothes.

Emerald green is so pretty.

Princess Consort?

I, Yi'er, greet you, Princess Consort.

I, Xing'er, greet you, Princess Consort.

You're Xing'er?

Yes. I am Xing'er.

Didn't you make the rule that people can't casually joke around here?

That is a rule for the servants.

Servants? Then what do you do?

Replying to the Princess Consort. The daily affairs of the manor are personally handled by me.

The servants are dumb.

If you are wronged in any way,

just tell me.

You're quite clever.

I happen to lack a clever servant by my side.

Why don't you come and help Yu Xiu tomorrow?

Replying to the Princess Consort. I serve by His Highness's side.

Oh... The maid by His Highness's side cannot be ordered about...

- Yu Xiu. - Here.

Did His Highness ever make that rule?

Replying to Princess Consort. I have never heard of such a rule.

So, you also made that rule?

Older Sister Xing'er is just rash and ignorant. She had no intentions of offending you, Princess Consort.

Please have mercy, Princess Consort.

I like people who know their place and the severity of a situation.

Come with her tomorrow.

That Su Jin'er seemed like such a nice and clever girl when she was serving the princess.

I didn't think that she would be so shameless.

How could Third Prince possibly be interested in her?

Madam Lu, Princess Consort is currently resting.

Oh? Who is this?

Yu Xiu?

What is going on? Now that you are following the princess consort,

do you think you've become a phoenix now? (T/N: reborn to be powerful)

Before, when you saw me, you did not even dare to breathe loudly.

What is with you today, speaking like this to me?

I already said that Her Highness is currently resting.

If you need to see her about something, please come another day, Madam Lu.

Since the princess consort is still not awake,

then we will wait right here until she wakes up.

You—! The princess consort was already angered today yet you all still dare to—

Yu Xiu!

I must remind you of something.

Don't think that "just because you lean against a big tree, you can enjoy the shade..." (T/N: the sun will shift and its ray may still hit you)

Princess Consort will go back to the capital sooner or later.

You should think carefully about who is in charge in this manor when that time comes.

You really cannot go in!

Who is yelling?

Are there not any rules?

Replying to Princess Consort. Madam Lu insists on waiting there until you wake up.

Such inappropriate behavior.

I don't care what kind of madam she is. Have them all kneel in front of the courtyard.

Yes, Princess Consort.

Your Highness, there is something else.

There are reports of the Imperial Clan in Jiangnan mobilizing their troops.

I wonder what their intentions are.

His Majesty is gravely ill. It looks like someone cannot seem to hold himself back.

Your Highness.

- Greetings, Your Highness. - What is it?

Today, Yi'er and Xing'er unintentionally offended the princess consort.

Her Highness said...

What did she say?

Her Highness says that she wanted to transfer these two girls to serve by her side.

However, I think that since there are only these two maids by your side—

Do as the princess consort says.

- Your Highness, if they are transferred— - Why haven't you left already?

Yes.

His Majesty is gravely ill and a commotion arises among the Imperial Clan.

Interesting.

Let's do this. Have people secretly monitor the movement of each member of the Imperial Clan.

- Yes. - Yes.

What should we do? What should we do?

Imperial Uncle, Prince of Jianning, is using the excuse of visiting my imperial father

to bring an army of 150,000 to the capital.

What should we do about this?

Your Highness the Crown Prince!

Where's the prime minister? Why do I not see the prime minister?

We have already sent someone to ask for his presence.

- Quickly, go ask for him again! - Yes, yes, yes. We will do that immediately.

Go quickly!

Your Highness, it is uncertain what is going on right now.

I think we should not make any conclusions too soon.

Marquis Wei, you may not know,

but back then, before His Majesty ascended to the throne,

the son whom the late emperor looked most fondly upon was the Prince of Jianning.

His Majesty and Prince of Jianning fought fiercely for the position of Crown Prince.

Even when the late emperor passed away,

no successor was announced.

Later on, it was the late empress dowager who brought out the late emperor's will

and passed the throne to His Majesty.

In a moment of anger, Prince ofJianning went to Jiangnan.

There, he became the commander of the border province.

It has been more than 20 years now. He has recruited troops and bought horses, commanding the territory.

It can be said that he is coming for trouble.

So, with him bringing his army, in my humble opinion,

we can only prepare for the worst.

Advisor Wen, what you say is reasonable. I know.

However, what about a good strategy to force him to retreat his troops?

What is the strategy?

Replying to Your Highness. Prince of Jianning is called the God of War by everyone.

He has never lost a battle.

Moreover, his army is mostly composed of his former subordinates.

That's why he has been able to advance with little resistance.

However, our imperial court has no soldiers nor generals to summon.

What do you mean by "no soldiers nor generals to summon?"

"It takes a thousand days to raise an army, yet only a moment to use such an army."

Could it be that there is no one that is of use at this moment?

Are you all mute? Say something!

- Your Highness. - Your Highness.

Are you all better?

My external injuries are much better now.

It's just that my chest feels restricted like I cannot catch my breath.

Don't open the windows!

The physician said that I can't bear a chill when I'm sick.

I have not ever seen such a rude person.

Do you want to take a walk around the city of Ningshuo with me?

I didn't come to see you for the past few days. Aren't you curious as to where I went?

Your Highness is busy with military affairs, why should I bother asking?

- Princess Consort is mighty! - Princess Consort is mighty!

Princess Consort is mighty!

They're all seeing you for the first time.

They don't understand etiquette. Don't take offense.

Ningshuo is indeed different from the capital.

It's really unique.

This city of Ningshuo is bordered by Hulan in the north

and Liupan in the south.

Since this city was built 300 years ago, chaos and war have never stopped.

I know.

In the north is Hulan and in the south is Liupan. Every day, they must defend it with care.

When I was young, my imperial grandmother taught me about it.

Back then, I often jumped back and forth on the map in the great hall.

One moment I was in Huizhou, the next in Ningshuo.

I never would have thought that I would really be standing in Ningshuo now.

See it with your own eyes and experience it for yourself.

Is this city of Ningshuo the same as the one you heard of

when you were young?

Hulan is still there,

but Liupan is already destroyed.

It's all thanks to you.

Did Helan Zhen tell you that?

If it's not for a blood feud, why would he have hated you so much?

During these few days, when I didn't come to see you,

I made a trip there.

The border of Hulan. I took someone there.

Helan Zhen.

He's not dead?

When we found him, he was already on the verge of death.

I saved him and took him back to Hulan.

Why did you do that?

The current king of Hulan has no legitimate sons.

He only has an illegitimate son, Helan Zhen.

If there are no other incidents, he will succeed the throne in the future.

The late king of Hulan still has a nephew, Helan Tuo.

That person's father died when he was very young,

so he was raised by the late king of Hulan as his own.

To prevent the people of Liupan from supporting Helan Zhen in his succession to the throne,

he simply made the first move, attacking them.

But wasn't Liupan destroyed by you?

It was Helan Tuo who did it, disguised as my Ningshuo army.

He wanted to use me to kill Helan Zhen,

so he could legitimately ascend the Hulan throne.

If that is true, why didn't you tell Helan Zhen?

Would he have believed me if I told him?

If you release him, he won't be grateful nor stop what he's doing.

Instead of killing the tiger, why not train it?

I took Helan Zhen back so that he could feud with Helan Tuo.

I can only reap benefits if those two are feuding.

They all say that common men do not scheme.

From what I see, you are quite calculating.

"All warfare is based on deception." (T/N: a famous line from The Art of War by Sun Tzu)

What's the difference between Helan Zhen and I?

We were both manipulated by you.

What do you mean by that, Princess Consort?

Back then, you used your military power as bait,

forcing my father and the empress to give you my hand in marriage.

That way, you are connected to the noble families.

Such schemes do indeed make people afraid.

The wind is starting to blow.

Let's head back.

A man should be upstanding and fearless.

Why do you not have the courage to take responsibility for your actions?

The truth is not what you think.

Tell me what the truth is.

The truth is too cruel.

You wouldn't be able to handle it.

I'm not that weak.

Do you really want me to tell you clearly?

Yes.

On the night of the wedding, there was an emergency at the borders.

Do you think it was a coincidence?

Do you really think that I, Xiao Qi,

resolutely wanted to marry you,

a daughter of the Wang Clan?

In regards to this marriage, what choice did I possibly have?

To be honest, I appreciate you, General.

I asked to meet you with the intention of forming an alliance.

I came here this time in regards to my daughter's marriage.

Today, to express our sincerity,

I have the intention of recruiting you as my son-in-law.

It took three visits to meet Zhuge Liang (T/N: Zhuge Liang is a legendary military strategist from the Three Kingdoms era. It took three visits for King Liu Bei to invite him off the mountain).

If I remember correctly, this is my second visit.

I hope that on my third visit,

I can fulfill my great intention with you, Prince Yuzhang.

He came looking for me, time and time again.

He did not even hesitate to marry his precious daughter to me, who is of lower status.

It is because he also wants my military power.

I know that you and Third Prince have feelings for each other.

I had no intentions of splitting you two lovers apart.

I also didn't want to get involved with the complicated politics of the capital.

But who would have expected that His Majesty would be suddenly poisoned?

Your father and the empress made the imperial decree, bestowing this marriage.

I had no other choice, so Advisor Wen and I took the risk to create a plan

for me to escape the capital on our wedding night.

In actuality, what I wanted to run away from

was your father.

I always thought...

that it was as Auntie said.

That it was you who wanted to form connections with the Wang family,

but it's actually him.

My father personally arranged to gift his beloved daughter to someone?

My father?

Your father.

My father?

Let me rest alone for a bit.

Get out.

I'll be right outside the door.

Xiao Qi.

It's all in the past now.

Everything is in the past now.

You will have to face what you must face eventually.

You cannot always hide under the wings of your family.

From now on, you are my princess consort.

The woman who will face life and death together with me.

I won't allow you to be weak.

Are you going to the side court again?

Father.

Go back.

This is my personal matter. Father, you do not need to worry about it.

Messing around normally, that is fine.

Right now, your father-in-law is in the capital.

Whether you are pretending or enduring,

you must act like a loving couple with Huan Mi.

Like you and mother?

Rest assured. When it comes to putting on an act, I will not be worse than you.

Stop.

Is there something else, Father?

Don't think I don't know anything.

If that Zhu Yan in your side court gives birth to a daughter, fine.

If it is a son,

then send him to Langya and raise him in the village.

Such a huge manor, yet we can't raise a child?

The eldest grandson of the Wang clan must be birthed by Huan Mi.

The Huan family controls all fortresses that lead to the capital.

Their military power has long been coveted by many.

You married Huan Mi, yet you fool around outside.

She also has no other matters to attend to.

Duke Huan has long had grievances against you.

Now that the court is unstable, everyone is restless, waiting for trouble.

The Huan family is an important ally.

If you quarrel with your father-in-law over a concubine's child,

then wouldn't you be suffering great loss over a small gain?

In a few days, you and your wife will visit Duke Huan with me.

Do not make any mistakes. I also have important matters to discuss with him.

My marriage, as well as A'Wu's, have already been turned into your bargaining chips in your strategy for power.

The Xie family has now fallen.

You and Auntie hold great power.

No one can touch the crown prince's position. What else do you want?

Go back!

When will you understand my heart's desire?

Zilu, you must be careful.

I won't allow you to be in danger.

My Lady, have you finished choosing accessories?

Don't worry. I will send them to your manor in a few days.

You will surely be content.

Thank you, shopkeeper.

When the accessories are ready in a few days, you can just send people to notify me. I will personally come and get them.

Yes, My Lady.

Take care, My Lady. Please.

Husband.

I hear that you are never here at the manor these days.

I made a trip to Jiuzhuan Pavilion in the southern part of the city. The accessories there are very well-made.

Isn't Zhu Yan giving birth soon?

I wanted to get a pair of longeval locks made for her. (T/N: given to newborns, wishing them a long and happy life)

As the primary consort, you have no flaws for anyone to pick at.

Are you really virtuous by nature,

or do you earnestly wish that I stay away from you?

Husband, you have humored me.

- Auntie! - Auntie!

Auntie! What should we do?

You have to help us think of something.

Auntie, please just help us.

How could you two be so muddleheaded?

Even if His Highness does not like her, she is the princess consort!

She's the daughter of Grand Elder Princess and the prime minister.

Aunt, we know we were wrong.

Aunt, this princess consort certainly will not stay here in Ningshuo for long.

If we can get His Highness to like us and become concubines in the future,

we won't forget your kindness for sure.

Princess Consort, Madam Lu is here again.

Who is that Madam Lu?

Replying to Princess Consort. Madame Lu is the housekeeper of the manor. Her original surname was Feng.

Officer Lu, who serves by His Highness's side, remarried her after his first wife passed.

She's temporarily in charge of the household matters.

She was born into a wealthy family. She is capable and smart.

His Highness is very busy with military affairs and does not care about household affairs,

thus Madam Lu is in charge.

What is the relationship between those two girls and her?

Two years ago, Madam Lu chose them from amongst her clan

to come personally serve His Highness.

Just because there was no harem here

and because they have Madam Lu as backing,

they act like they are the mistresses of this manor.

They even hope to...

Hope to be concubines?

No wonder.

Then let them kneel outside for a bit longer.

Why have you asked to see me?

Replying to Princess Consort.

In accordance with His Highness's order, I brought the two girls here to apologize.

What did His Highness say?

His Highness said...

His Highness said, "If Princess Consort want the two girls,

then have them go there."

Princess Consort, before, those girls had no sense of propriety and offended you.

This is all because I didn't teach them properly.

Today, I dared to bring them here

to willingly receive Your Highness's punishment.

Punishment?

When did I say anything about punishment?

How were these words spread?

Princess Consort, these two servants have already been repenting this whole time.

Princess Consort, please punish them lightly.

Just take them away.

Thank you, Princess Consort!

Expel them from the manor.

I— Princess Consort, you are saying...

Do I need to say it again?

I understand.

I will go do that immediately.

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♫ The fear of rain and tears stain your plume ♫

♫ Time chases the distance of soldiers ♫

♫ There is still a limit to what you can miss ♫

♫ Why are there guests in this world? ♫

♫ Tears can be deceiving, love is hard to fake ♫

♫ I hear the wind withers and dies as if it's singing a thousand songs of sadness ♫

♫ In my dreams, I see you smiling like a painting ♫

♫ I'll be going to you on my horse ♫

♫ Return to your gentleness ♫

♫ I can't let go of my heart, I can't let go ♫

♫ Waiting for the sea to changed and wash away the burden ♫

♫ Spend time with you ♫

♫ Because of you, I've lived a lifetime of prosperity ♫

♫ Waiting for the sea clouds to fade away ♫

♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫

♫ We will meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫

♫ For us, the moment that we've met ♫

♫ With the pace of a lifetime ♫

♫ To struggle, to worry ♫

♫ I will leave the world for your promise ♫

♫ Waiting for the sea to wash away the lead ♫

♫ Spend time with you ♫

♫ Because of you in this life ♫

♫ When the sea has changed, the universe will already be changed ♫

♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫

♫ We meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫