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Episode 6

Your Majesty, as the ruler of the nation,...

...you cannot let your personal feelings...

...affect your judgement.

The Princess' coronation affects the nation's peace.

I humbly request Your Majesty to reconsider it.

Your Majesty, please reconsider it.

Your Majesty, the appearance of Mars has never been a good sign.

Tragedy is sure to follow.

In the 18th year of the Hongshi era of (Later) Qin,...

...Mars appeared for a prolonged period.

That year, drought plagued the country.

The kingdom fell a year later.

Emperor Yang of Sui..... -Don't be superstitious.

How could a star be associated with tragedy?

This is illogical. -Baron Yun, what do you mean?

You should know the skies have displayed a warning. This.....

Save it!

This is astronomy, all right?

Based on your skills, you can...

...only predict the weather. -Shut up!

As an Imperial Astronomer,...

...studying stars and making predictions is my job.

I will never let a kid tarnish my reputation!

You think you're better than imperial physician.

Do you think you're better than me, too?

Are you planning to replace all the ministers...

...so that the Emperor will only listen to you?

Can't I express my opinion? -Yun Ye.

If I'm right, I can say whatever I want.

This is science, understand? Science!

If you could predict the future just by looking at the skies,...

...why don't you..... -Yun Ye!

This is none of your business. Don't meddle in it.

Of course I should!

How dare you!

Your Majesty, Taiji Palace is meant for political discussion.

There had never been such chaos before.

Yun Ye is spouting nonsense in the court.

He doesn't follow the rules and...

...disrespects you, Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, please punish him!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, by spouting nonsense, Yun Ye has...

...disrupted our flow of work.

He tries to mislead you.

He has crossed the line!

Your Majesty, please behead him to reestablish balance!

That's right! -Behead him!

Have you lost your mind?

How can you simply kill anyone? -Why should I be beheaded?

Father, Baron Yun is new to the court. He is unaware of the rules.

Considering his achievements, please forgive him.

No, we can't leave him be! -If you spare him,...

...this would tarnish our reputation!

Are you the only one who can speak?

All right, shut up!

Yun Ye, you were impolite and disrespectful.

Considering your achievements,...

...I shall punish you by halving your reward...

...and giving you 30 strokes.

Prince of Wei, you shall supervise it.

Yes, Your Majesty. Guards!

Give Yun Ye 30 strokes! -Yes!

The truth about the stars aren't clear yet.

Why would you just beat someone up? You.....

Your Majesty, you're fair! -Ministers, you may leave!

The ministers may leave.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Crown Prince.

Please advise your sister.

Sister, please get up.

This matter is not as simple as you thought.

You still treat me like your sister.

I am very grateful.

However, this does not concern you.

This is between the Emperor and me.

Please leave.

Help!

Help! -Please get up. The floor is cold.

I have to visit Yun Ye. I need to help him.

Please get up.

Help!

Baron Yun, stop shouting. We haven't even begun.

I wouldn't be able to shout later. -Baron Yun, I'm sorry.

They're seasoned. They know how to do it.

20 strokes will be quick. -Come on. The sticks are so thick.

I wouldn't be able to make it.

I have no choice either. I'm just following orders.

Get ready! -Yes.

Wait a moment.

I need to use the bathroom.

Baron Yun, wait. Where are you going?

Baron Yun, stop wasting time.

You can't escape the 20 strokes.

Prince of Wei, we just hung out a few days ago.

How could you switch sides so quickly?

What are you talking about? Since when did I.....

Qingque, please step aside for a moment.

I didn't expect you to be scared.

How about you try it yourself?

What makes you think I was not beaten?

Then why are you laughing at me?

Hold this.

Scream as loud as you can later. The louder, the better.

It's so smelly.

Your Majesty. -Are you here to force me as well?

I'm a mother yet I failed to realise the Princess' concern.

It's my oversight. As a wife,...

...I've not educated the Princess for you. It's negligence of duty.

As the Empress, my presence has brought you a dilemma.

It's part of my fault, too.

Please punish me for this.

In a commoner's family, your actions are considered righteous.

However, in the royal family, this is considered foolish.

I have done wrong.

I do not have the intention to create a posthumous title.

Your Majesty, you have deep feelings for Sister Ruolan.

Today, Princess Anlan.....

In my heart, you are my only Empress.

It can only be you.

It's just that I feel guilty...

...towards Ruolan and her daughter.

However, I didn't expect...

...Anlan would be so stubborn.

The Princess has faced a lot of hardship.

I will definitely treat her as my own.

She is a human after all. If we are good to her...

...and take good care of her,...

...I'm sure the Princess would understand your sincerity.

Guan Yin Bi.

I will never fail you.

You are the best consolation the heaven has given me.

Brother, this is inappropriate. -Think about it.

Why did father ask you to supervise? He's a hero.

Is this what father meant?

If your sister continues to stir this up,...

...she might not be a Princess. -Stop worrying about others.

I'm just a commoner.

If people know I save the princess,...

...I'll be honoured, too. If something happens to her,...

...I won't be spared either. -Don't worry.

I won't let anything happen to her. As for you,...

...go home when you're done. If we're caught,...

...we're dead. -Got it.

Scream louder!

It's painful!

Good heavens!

Princess, why are you doing this?

You've seen it today. The Emperor doesn't call the shots.

Princess, don't put the Emperor in a difficult situation.

Empress.

Fighting for a status for your mother...

...is a form of filial piety.

However, you're troubled now. That's not filial piety.

I trust that your mother would not want to see you in this state.

There're a lot of things my mother wouldn't want to see.

It wouldn't stop them from happening, would it?

What happened back then was complicated.

You're still young. You won't understand.

By doing this, your mother's effort would go in vain.

Effort?

This isn't an apt description.

My mother had suffered a great deal.

Your mother must be very beautiful then.

Now that I'm the Empress,...

...the Emperor would never agree to your request.

Nor will the ministers allow it. You must understand that.

If it weren't for my mother,...

...you wouldn't even be the Empress.

How dare you!

I just don't want to see you doing meaningless things.

You're not helping others nor yourself.

The Emperor is busy with government matters.

Since you have returned,...

...I will treat you as my own daughter...

...and fulfil your mother's responsibility.

There is no need for that. -Since you are a Princess,...

...you must carry yourself like one.

If you want your mother to be the Empress,...

...you must first convince others.

Based on your behaviour now,...

...you are not acting like a Princess.

Even if the Emperor intends to do it, others will object to it.

How are you going to claim what you want for your mother?

Princess, in order to survive in the palace,...

...you must grow accustomed to the rules here.

Everything at Xunfeng Palace is ready.

All your servants are waiting for your arrival.

If you insist on kneeling here,...

...I can only get the servants to send you back.

If you want to prove that I am not worthy of this crown,...

...by all means, go ahead.

Fine. Stop acting. Everyone has left.

Please get up.

Your acting skills are amazing. The next time I get a beating,...

...I should definitely learn from you.

What are you staring at? -Stop acting.

Your face was not hit. -Are you done?

My buttocks hurt! Good heavens! I can't take it anymore!

-Crown Prince and Prince of Wei.

Sister. -Sister.

Qingque.

You are too hasty today.

I've returned the hairpin to you, right?

I haven't been the nicest to you,...

...but you've taken great care of me.

You've even defended me in the court.

I am truly grateful.

Now that you're being so polite, I'm not used to it.

If I want to help someone, I would go all the way.

Let me advise you. You should accept the title of a Princess.

It's so cool to be a Princess.

I just want to tell you. From now on,...

...we'll go our separate ways. Leave me alone.

Take the beating as a lesson.

Remember that.

What are you talking about?

Can't you just be a Princess?

Princess, my name is Zhaoyun.

We are here to serve you.

Princess, it's time to bathe and change your clothes.

I can do it on my own. You don't have to serve me. Please leave.

Yes.

If you aren't fully prepared, don't enter the palace.

This is none of your business.

I won't leave you alone.

Let me advise you. You should accept the title of Princess.

It's so cool to be a Princess.

Your Majesty, what do you think of Yun Ye?

This rascal's behaviour does not seem to be logical.

He is smart,...

...but he is too stubborn.

The ministers will not tolerate his reckless behaviour.

He claims to be a disciple of the gods and lived in the mountains.

It is understandable that he acts that way.

He returned with General Cheng's army.

He has captured many hearts.

Even Qian'er is siding him.

Could it be...

...he has the power of influencing others?

It isn't just Qian'er.

I think General Cheng's family is close to him, too.

I heard.....

Zhangsun Wuji must have complained to you...

...after what happened today. -That's not the case.

It's just that everyone is aware of the Princess' issue.

I have heard the news.

If this young man...

...is not useful to the future of our nation,...

...even if he is a disciple of gods,...

...it is unwise to keep him in the court.

Your Majesty, with regards to your worries,...

...I have an idea.

Master, State Duke Zhao wants to see you.

State Duke Zhao? Bring him in.

Hurry up. -Yes.

My buttocks.

Baron Yun.

Congratulations.

I apologise for not being able to greet you.

Since you are unwell, please do away with the greetings.

May I know what brings you here?

These days, news about you...

...have spread like wildfire in the capital.

Although the ministers...

...disapprove of your direct approach,...

...your knowledge and skills...

...have nevertheless, received great praise from everyone.

I'm guessing the doors of your mansion...

...will be worn out soon due to the visitors.

He definitely has a purpose...

...as he keeps showering me with praises.

This old fox is cunning.

I was reckless and unaware of the rules in the court.

I'm afraid they might avoid me next time.

Please do not hesitate to teach me, sir.

It seems that no amount of care...

...is sufficient without a knowledgeable other-half.

It's best if you have someone who's sociable...

...and good at managing the household.

Yes, you're right.

If you don't mind,...

...I have a niece called Yihan. I think she is suitable.

She is just at the ripe age for marriage.

I have screened the young men in the court.

Master Yun, you're the only one I am satisfied with.

You've overestimated me. I'm so lowly. I'm not suitable for her.

Status is just a title.

Master Yun, don't underestimate yourself.

The Emperor likes Yihan a lot.

She's been playing with princes and princesses since young.

She is my niece.

In that case, isn't she the Emperor's niece too?

If you get married,...

...the Yun family will be related to the royal family.

This..... -Men.

Master. -Open it.

This is her portrait.

I'm not sure if you are satisfied with her.

She looks like she's the same age as my younger sister.

Isn't she too young? -Of course not.

Here.

These are her birth details.

Good heavens! She's only 14 years old!

Do they talk about marriage at such a young age? This won't do.

I have just entered the palace. I've yet to establish my career.

It is too early for me to get a wife.

When I've established my career, it's not too late to marry then.

What do you think?

Since Master Yun is more focused on your career,...

...then I'll follow the Emperor's order.

You'll train at the border first. -What?

It seems like this marriage is arranged by the Emperor.

I'll accept the decree.

You're ungrateful.

I'm done for.

It's mine. -It's mine.

It's mine. See, it looks so good on me.

That's enough. Xiaofei and Xiaoman, stop fighting.

Both of yours look nice.

Children, come here.

I'm coming. -Come here.

Recently, many people have given us gifts.

How about you help me out today?

Divide it among yourselves, okay? -Sister!

Is that all right? -Xiaonan, I miss you.

I really miss you.

We have presents for you. -That's right!

I brought presents, too.

Watch out.

Xiaonan. -Sister Xinyue.

Take a look. -What's this?

These are sweets given by my brother.

I thought you would never come back.

Of course I would. Sister Xinyue, you're so good to me.

My friends are here, too. -You've put on some weight.

Of course. I eat well and sleep well.

I don't have to do chores either.

Are you Lady Xinyue? -Yes.

It must be difficult to take care of the children.

I've specially made some snacks for you and the children.

I appreciate it a great deal.

Aunt, thank you.

It's just some snacks. Lady, please accept my gift.

These are bean cakes. -That's right.

These are the best items.

How could I accept such expensive food?

Please don't be shy. Just take them.

You look like you're blessed.

I'm sure you will marry a good person.

Aunt, what are you talking about?

What's with the sudden influx...

...of gifts today?

Master. I've fulfilled your request.

Good.

Here you go. -Thank you, Master.

Wait a minute!

Who are you? Why are you doing this?

Lady Xinyue. -Aren't you.....

You may call me Chengqian.

You seem to be someone of high status. What happened last time?

Last time, to celebrate our victory in the war,...

...my brothers dragged me to Yan Lai Lou.

It was past curfew.

So, we had no choice but to hide in your place.

I know my explanation would be futile.

So I asked someone to deliver some snacks to you to lessen my guilt.

I hope you won't blame me.

Did you send only a box?

If you lie to me again, I won't forgive you.

I wouldn't dare to. The clothes and food...

...were from me, too.

I knew it. Why would a commoner have such exquisite food?

The clothes are also a giveaway.

I shall accept your gifts for the children.

It seems the people in Chang'an are facing financial difficulties.

Isn't that the case for everyone else in this nation?

Otherwise, there wouldn't be any orphan in Bei Tian Fang.

As the Crown Prince, I didn't even know of the people's suffering.

I feel really bad.

Sorry to offend you, Crown Prince.

Lady Xinyue, please rise.

I shouldn't have concealed my identity.

I didn't want you to be guarded against me.

So, I..... -I didn't know your identity.

Sorry for offending you. -This is exactly why...

...I didn't tell you. -Don't worry, Your Highness.

I will keep your identity a secret.

The children are lucky to have...

...someone like you.

I don't know how to repay you. -Please don't say that.

They are the Great Tang people.

They are orphans left from the war.

They are so blessed to be cared for by you, Your Highness.

I do not have anything valuable.

This piece of jade may not be valuable,...

...but I bring it with me every day. If you don't mind,...

...please accept it. -I can't.

You treasure it a lot. -Your Highness, please accept it.

You've helped the children and me.

If we don't do this, we won't be able to express our gratitude.

All right. I shall keep this for you.

Do the clothes I sent suit the children?

Your Highness, how about you ask them yourself?

All right.

Here's the Nine Halls Diagram.

2 and 4 are opposite ends on the first row.

6 and 8 are opposite ends of the last row.

3 is on the left, 7 is on the right.

3 is on the left, 7 is on the right.

You've forgotten it again. Crown Prince,...

...you have been getting worse.

Tutor, there has been too much going on these days.

I'm mentally worn out.

Dong Zhongshu spent three years holed up in the study.

He paid attention and studied diligently.

That was how he achieved great results.

Crown Prince, you should do some self-reflection.

Father wants to behead Imperial Physician Wang.

Tutor, you know Imperial Physician Wang...

...is on Shandong's wise men's side.

The wise men have been in the capital for days but have yet...

...to greet father.

With Wang's incident,...

...things are getting complicated.

Lushou is a respected teacher of mine.

He and his disciples are equally stubborn.

This seems difficult.

I would like to help father,...

...but I don't know what to do. -Then you must study hard.

If you become learned enough,...

...then I believe...

...this can be resolved.

Would studying this...

...help in convincing them?

At least, they would know that...

...you're wise and shouldn't be taken lightly.

This is just to fool them.

There're things that a decent man should or should not do.

This involves the royal family and the nation.

Of course we can do it.

You are right, Tutor.

2 and 4 are in the first row.

6 and 8 are in the last row.

3 on the left, 7 on the right.

9 in the middle of the first row. 1 on the last row. 5.....

Tutor, I have a stomachache. Please excuse me.

You are excused.

Thank you, Tutor.

This smells good. Can it be eaten like this?

Lamb kebab! Delicious lamb kebab!

Try it! -This is too delicious!

Come on. Try this. How is it?

It's really good!

Baron Yun, this kebab is amazing!

How dare you set up a food stall outside the Crown Prince's palace?

Crown Prince, please forgive me.

You may go. -Yes.

Hurry up, let's go.

You've finally arrived. -What delicacy is this?

It smells good.

Finish it. I have something to tell you.

I need your help. You must help me.

All right. Give me another one.

Please put some salt for me. -I'm still grilling it here.

Lamb kebab! Grilled lamb from Xinjiang. Try it.

It's really good! -Tutor.

Crown Prince, good appetite. -No.

Tutor, I.....

Tutor! -Who's that?

That's enough. Tutor!

The Crown Prince has changed a lot...

...thanks to you, Baron Yun.

Of course not. The Crown Prince told me...

...about his amazing tutor.

After meeting you today, the Crown Prince is right.

Tutor, it's my fault.

This has got nothing to do with Baron Yun. Just punish me.

Why would he be punished for eating kebab? Isn't there a break?

Don't worry.

He can rest as soon as he masters all this knowledge.

What kind of question is it? Let me take a look.

Isn't this Sudoku?

There are many ways of organising it. For example,...

5, 1, 6. 2, 7, 4. 3, 9, 8. 7, 9, 3.

5, 6, 8. 4, 1, 2. 8, 2, 4. 3, 9, 1.

7, 6, 5. There are many others but I can't remember all of them.

This is the top secret knowledge of the Imperial College.

How did you know about this?

When I was young, I couldn't be tamed. I ran around a lot.

To tame me, my master...

...taught me this to pass time.

Those are just tricks.

They are not real knowledge. I have a math equation for you.

If you can solve it, then you're clever.

Sure, go ahead. -All right.

In a basket filled with pheasants and rabbits, there are 35 heads...

...and 94 feet.

How many pheasants and rabbits are there?

Come on, I've learnt this since young.

Isn't this too simple?

There are 12 rabbits and 23 pheasants.

You..... -Did I get it right?

How did you get the answer so quickly?

I just need a formula.

What's that?

Come on. Get up.

Look carefully.

For the chicken..... -Pheasant.

Pheasant. -Pheasant.

Let's call the pheasant X.

35 minus X for the number of the rabbits.

Next, write this.

2X + 4 (35-X) = 94.

That's how you get X.

It then equals to 23.

For the rabbits,...

...35 minus 23 and it equals to 12.

So, we get...

...23 chickens...

...and 12 rabbits.

Move aside.

Come on.

You're so smart.

Look at the formula. You've completely baffled my tutor.

He's so puzzled. -This is just a piece of cake.

A piece of cake?

If only the Shandong wise men...

...are like my tutor, that would be great.

Stop, brother, help me first.

If you help me, I shall settle your problem for you.

What's the matter? What did you do this time?

It isn't me. What could a good citizen like me possibly do wrong?

Your father wants to send me to the border.

If I'm sent there, we can't see each other often anymore.

Chickens.....

It's X.

Chopsticks? -That's right, chopsticks.

Tell me. Are you sure you can handle the Shandong wise men?

Who knows, if father is happy, this could be your chance.

Really?

Okay. -Okay.

Greetings, Princess Changle, Princess Gaoyang...

...and Princess Baling.

Where do you think this is? This is the palace.

How dare you not greet me?

We're both princesses.

You're supposed to call me elder sister.

Didn't your mother tell you?

I thought you don't want the title.

Why? Have you regretted your decision?

My sister is the Empress' daughter.

You're not a legitimate daughter. How dare you be so disrespectful?

You're ignorant of the palace rules.

How impudent. Servants, slap her!

Who dares to touch me?

Were you the one who said that? You're just little girls.

If you have nothing to do, please leave.

There's nothing to play with here. Please leave.

You're unreasonable! -My mother may be kind,...

...but I would never let you behave like this.

I must let you know who calls the shots here!

How dare you. -Try me!

Father. Mother.

I have heard from the Crown Prince and Commandant Cheng...

...of the stories about the war. I am deeply envious.

Father, if the Qiang people attack again,...

...I'd like to follow in brother's footsteps and join the army.

One day, I may get to fight a war for you, father.

It seems that Daxing Palace can no longer contain our Qingque.

I'm just afraid you're not trained enough.

Although I can't compare to brother,...

...I want to be like him...

...and fight a war for the Great Tang.

Good. I like your spirit.

However, Qingque, are you trying to contribute to the nation?

Or are you fighting for a military title for yourself?

I want both!

You're really straightforward.

Aren't you afraid...

...others would criticise you for being hasty?

Even a soldier would want to have military achievement.

As a Prince, how could I just sit here idly?

I would never give up my dream...

...just because of others' words. -Good.

I am very touched by your thoughts.

You may train at General Cheng's army camp tomorrow.

Thank you, father.

Crown Prince. -What's the matter?

Princess Anyang hit the other princesses.

The Empress has ordered for them to be punished here.

Your Majesty, Crown Prince and Master Yun seek an audience.

Bring them in. -Your Highness, this way, please.

Let's go.

Greetings, father and mother.

Please rise.

Brother. -Qingque.

Prince of Wei. -We were talking about you.

Qingque told me he wants to be like you and train in the army.

Qingque has pored over military books. Based on what I see,...

...theoretical knowledge can no longer satisfy him.

It's time to send him to the army camps to train.

Only my brother would know me so well.

Father, mother, I shall prepare for it.

I shall make a move.

See you. -Qian'er.

What's the matter? -Father.

Baron Yun has a way to solve the problem with Shandong wise men.

Baron Yun, tell me your idea.

Princesses, I apologise.

Did you beat Li Gang in Math? -Yes.

Yes. My tutor is still calculating it.

Father and mother, you may send someone to verify this.

I didn't expect Baron Yun to be talented in Math, too.

My master taught me many skills.

I still have skills I have not shown you.

Father, Yun Ye is so knowledgeable.

Is it possible to bring him...

...when we meet the Shandong wise man?

This is a complex issue.

Your Majesty, I am willing to give it a try.

If I miss this opportunity to help Your Majesty,...

...I may never live in peace.

In fact, I am very confident in my idea.

Really? -Yes.

Father, I believe in Yun Ye's capabilities.

All right. I shall let you try it out.

Thank you, Your Majesty. Look.

If I solve this problem for you,...

...can you promise me something?

Say it.

Please let me accept punishment on behalf of Princess Anyang.

Stop beating her! -How dare you!

This is a royal family matter.

Baron Yun, you should not interfere in this.

Your Majesty, I promise I'll solve your problem.

Please allow me to accept punishment in her stead.

I beg of you.

These are your words.

If you cannot solve the problem with the Shandong wise men...

...or if anything goes wrong,...

...I will punish you as well.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

I'll make a move first.

See you later.

Your Majesty, Baron Yun seems a little weird.

Is it too hasty of you to leave this matter to him?

Let him try.

What happened? That day, Zhangsun Wuji visited me.

He wanted to introduce his niece to me.

Her name is Yihan.

He took out her portrait. She's around Xiaonan's age.

I rejected him immediately.

He straightaway pulled a long face.

He said, if I didn't accept it, I had to accept the consequences.

I think it's his idea to send me to the border.

It seems like your chances are slim.

Why is that so?

Isn't Zhangsun Wuji your relative? You have to help me.

Please tell him not to get the wrong idea. The lady is perfect.

It's just that I don't deserve her. Am I right?

Can't you just tell him that?