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Episode 7

I wonder if Qian'er will be able to persuade the stubborn old men.

Your Majesty, Your Highness, Princess Anyang seeks audience.

Let her in. -Yes.

I've come to apologise.

Rise.

You're wrong to hit others, but I know...

...Lizhi has been mean. She'd definitely find trouble with you.

The Empress had to punish you as the mistress of the harem.

Don't take it to heart.

I shouldn't have hit her. I'm sorry.

Before this, there were many areas where I was being inconsiderate.

However, let me bear the consequences alone.

Baron Yun volunteered due to our friendship.

He isn't willing to see me suffer. However, my actions...

...have got nothing to do with him.

We'll not interact anymore in the future.

Father, please do not vent your anger on him.

I have my reasoning.

You must be tired today. Get some rest.

Grandfather, Tutor is here.

Master.

Master, the Crown Prince has been waiting outside for a while.

Imperial Physician Wang has also been in jail for a while.

Master,...

...I'm here to plead...

...that you shouldn't make it too unsightly for the Crown Prince.

His Majesty has been extremely polite...

...and has invited you numerously. I hope you.....

Now, as the Tutor, you have your own point of view.

With an Emperor from Li family,...

...and how his throne comes about, everyone knows too well.

Let's not mention whether the Shandong tribes recognise this.

What about Imperial Physician Wang?

I..... -My trip today...

...doesn't represent my own views, but all the Shandong people.

Even if I were to acknowledge this,...

...how do I explain to the Wangs? -Master.

There is a cause to Imperial Physician Wang's verdict.

However, this doesn't indicate His Majesty's...

...unhappiness towards Shandong people.

Please discern.

I don't want to be stubborn either.

However, I'm afraid...

...I have to apologise for my straightforwardness.

I can't enter the palace.

Master, a new dynasty is established.

After the Emperor is enthroned, he always cares for his people.

There are definitely no ill sentiments involved.

There are no faults from the moral perspective.

It's just that, all along,...

...how many fights for the throne didn't involve bloodshed?

Master, if the Shandong people want an explanation,...

...what about Emperor Emeritus ascended the throne?

Quarrelling over this will not help the people in any way.

Master, please consider the big picture.

Fine, I can't accept such high respects.

Please rise. -Grandfather.

I believe Tutor is right.

The people are the most important pillars of the nation.

If the people are happy, who cares who is the Emperor?

Weixiang said, water can sail a boat, but it can also sink a boat.

If the Emperor is bad, he'd never be able to sit on the throne.

Fine. How much would a girl know? Keep quiet.

Tutor, I see your granddaughter is gifted with good looks.

She is also an understanding and polite person.

You've taught her well.

This child is good in every aspect.

She's just too soft-hearted and weak.

Soft methods can handle the hard people. In the future,...

...she'd be greatly blessed.

I'm not sure if she has a marriage candidate?

Yun Ye.

Stand up.

Aren't you tired from standing up?

Are these old men coming out? -How could you just sit here?

Stand up now.

Casual is my way to go.

If you don't believe, ask around if they think I'm handsome.

Why are you sitting again? Stand up now.

Someone's coming. -Stand.....

Am I handsome?

Aren't both of you the homeless people from before?

No, we are gangsters. -You are!

We're not gangsters. -Lady, let me explain.

Men! Hurry! Don't run!

Stand still! Don't run!

Lady, you've got the wrong people. It really isn't me.

I didn't. It's you. I could recognise you well.

Lady, you've misunderstood us. -Misunderstood?

Then why would you run? -You shouted and scared us.

Enough.

Go back. Don't spread this.

Don't spread what?

Yue'er, what's going on?

Lady Yue, you're too kind.

Why would you still take these lechers' side?

Wait. Is she referring to the both of you?

Tutor, before this..... -You.....

You.....

Master,...

...this is the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince?

Greetings, Uncle Lu.

Since Your Highness has come, let's step inside to talk.

It's impolite to talk here. -Yes.

Everyone, step down. -Professor Wang.

Yes. It's me, Yun Ye, Professor Wang.

Well..... -Baron Yun.

Master, this is Baron of Lantian, Yun Ye.

Your friend is our guest. Let's go in.

He knows how to change his tone.

Professor Wang. -How could this be?

As the Crown Prince, you don't have any manners.

You're embarrassing. -Baron Yun, what's the matter?

Here. Let's talk here.

Professor Wang.

You're naughty. -You adapt well. Well.....

Your clothes are better than mine.

Your beard is stuck on well, too. -How dare you!

There isn't anyone else here. Stop acting.

Have you taken any photos?

If you bring the photos back, we'll make so much money!

What are you talking about?

Professor Wang, do you not recognise me?

I'm Yun Buqi. -What Professor Wang? Yun Buqi?

I'm Lu Shou.

What's the matter? -Go back!

Where to? -Beijing!

Beijing? Where is that?

Idiot. Rascal. -What are you talking about?

Wang Hongwei, stop acting. You wouldn't get an Oscar!

If you continue behaving like this, I shall get the guards!

If you keep acting, I'll just keep kneeling here! I.....

Sir.....

Sir Lu.

Sir Lu, I apologise.

You look exactly like one of my friends.

I'm very sorry.

Baron Yun is from the mountains. He's less acquainted with manners.

Master, please forgive him.

Your friend is my guest. Don't worry.

Sir Lu, that was a misunderstanding.

Grandfather, the Crown Prince has already explained to me.

I can guarantee that. -It was a misunderstanding.

Your Highness, please don't worry.

Thank you, Sir Lu.

The purpose of my visit today...

...is to discuss the matter of entering the palace with you.

Hold on. I have something to ask you, too.

Sir Lu, please ask.

What's a minister? What's the Emperor?

What's a father? What's a son?

This old man is really nasty.

He speaks about Xuanwumen's story and deals a blow to Cheng Qian.

He doesn't give him a way out.

Since you aren't Professor Wang, then don't blame me.

Regardless of the positions, as Crown Prince's study companion,...

...I do not know much, but I do know these words.

The family would be harmonious only if the young obeys the old.

It's the tutor's fault if the disciple commits mistakes.

The ministers obey the Emperor and the sons obey their father.

The Emperor is the role model for the ministers. They should obey.

If the ministers do not obey, it's their mistake.

May I know if this has answered your question?

Wonderful.

Who has spoken such wise words?

My master taught me this.

It wasn't me.

Since your master is so knowledgeable,...

...may I have a quote from him to live by for the rest of my life?

Yes, in my master's words,...

...do not give to others what you don't want for yourself.

Wonderful.

Who is your master?

Everyone knows my master.

She is the current Empress.

What?

Empress?

I apologise for being ignorant.

I'd never have thought Her Highness would be so wise.

Next time, I shall personally get her to teach me, too,...

...to pass on such great knowledge to the people.

Master, wait a minute.

Lady Xin Yue is coming. Aren't you going to wait?

Watch what you say. -She's really coming here.

Your Highness.

Today, it was my oversight to not inform the servant.

Please forgive me. -No, it isn't your fault.

That day, we were very impolite.

However, your bravery to protect us has surprised us.

I've heard of your fame long ago.

Now that I've met you, the rumours are true.

I have a small favour to ask. I'm not sure if you would agree.

Please tell me.

Can I have a copy of this shocking book you mentioned earlier?

I would like to learn.

No problem. I'll send it here personally in a few days.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I shall go and make arrangements.

Master, please stay here.

Sir Lu, you must be tired today.

When I return to the palace, I shall report to my father.

Baron Yun, I hope I would be able to meet you again soon.

Stop looking. Sit properly.

Her grandfather is still there. Why are you waving at her?

Stop looking.

Stop looking. -Don't pull me.

Stop looking.

We're leaving. What are you still looking at?

Not bad.

Tell me honestly. When did you start falling for her?

Watch your words.

I just went to apologise about what happened last time.

Is that it? -There's more.

I spent some time with her and the children at Bei Tian Fang.

Not bad.

A common interest is the first step to a romance relationship.

Then, what's our next step?

Why didn't you say earlier?

My sister is in Bei Tian Fang.

Why are you not using such a good resource?

Really? That's amazing.

But there's no use now. You're leaving to the border soon.

I believe you would be gone soon.

How could I forget about this?

Strike the iron while it's hot. You're a man. Be more proactive.

Stop dragging this out. The next time you see her,...

...find a chance to confess to her.

Isn't that too sudden?

Sometimes, this method works better.

Is that so?

Grandfather.

Are you thinking about what happened today?

Yun Ye is a genius.

He said he's a disciple of the Empress.

I don't believe him entirely.

Could it be those three sentences he spoke today?

Those three sentences appear simple,...

...but have a deep meaning to them.

How could such intricately carved words come from the Empress?

I'm afraid Li family has borrowed someone's words...

...to bring good will to themselves.

I'd like to find out more on this trip to the palace.

Good. I shall wait for his visit.

I wouldn't have thought that you would have this settled so soon.

Mother, this is all because of Yun Ye.

If he didn't say that you taught him those three sentences,...

...Lu Shou wouldn't have agreed to come in so easily.

Did Baron Yun really say that?

I said I was your pupil before obtaining your permission.

I hope you wouldn't blame me.

Baron Yun is definitely talented.

I'm definitely willing to be your master.

However, you could've become my nephew-in-law.

That was such a good arrangement yet it didn't work out.

I don't understand why.

How did I know that if it doesn't happen, I would be sent away?

Even if I tell you that I regret, I'd be dead anyway.

I don't care. I've decided anyway.

I don't want to hide it from you, but I have someone on my mind.

Which lady has found a spot in your heart?

How could Han'er not be able to compare?

I didn't mean that.

Who is it? Tell me.

I can arrange it for you if it's a match.

Why are you forcing me?

I wouldn't dare. I don't want to force her either.

Just tell me.

She.....

What? Who is that?

I wanted to say it's Xiaoran,...

...but would you believe me if I told you I'm from the future?

Then, you would say I'm bluffing you and threaten to behead me.

Father, Yun Ye likes my elder sister,...

...Princess Anyang, Li Anlan.

Yun Ye,...

...is this the truth?

I don't want to hide from Your Majesty.

The person I like is indeed Princess Anyang.

This is my one-sided love.

I wouldn't dare pursue this matter, but...

...I wouldn't want to delay Lady Yihan's marriage.

Your Majesty, it seems Baron Yun is not only wise,...

...but is also caring and morally upright.

We should leave this sort of talent in the capital.

I've decided to send him to the army camp.

How could I go back on my word?

Your Majesty, aren't you sending him there to mould him?

I believe General Cheng's camp is the most suitable.

In that case, when Lu Shou visits,...

...Baron Yun can be by my side.

That's right, father. Uncle Cheng is the deputy to General Li Jing.

He'll definitely mould Yun Ye well.

I still have to partake in military training.

Alright. As long as you pass the test,...

...I shall allow you to be the Empress' disciple.

Yes, Your Majesty.

What's that all about?

Why did you tell them I like your elder sister?

Didn't you say that the dumbest method works the best?

You must be brave if you have feelings for her.

I'm helping you. No need to thank me.

Since when did I tell you I like your elder sister?

Even an idiot can tell.

My father and mother are wise. This wouldn't slip in their eyes.

I like Xin Yue. I've admitted to it.

Then why are you still hiding?

Although my sister is a princess,...

...you still stand a chance. You're a man after all.

Be more proactive.

What goes around comes around.

It's your turn to teach me now?

I can't explain to you. -You'll be at the camp tomorrow.

You must prepare a feast for me tonight.

Otherwise, I'll get Uncle Cheng to torture you.

Actually I feel...

...you're like your father. -I.....

Stay there!

Your Majesty, my guess was accurate, wasn't it?

Nothing can slip pass your eyes.

Your Majesty, you knew very well that Yun Ye likes Anlan.

You just didn't want to admit it.

He has got his sights set high,...

...but he is far from my ideal candidate as my son-in-law.

You don't have to recognise him as your son-in-law.

As long as he is loyal to Anlan, he'll be loyal to Li family.

He has contributed greatly.

There would be more to come.

How could a commoner marry my daughter though?

Although he is now your disciple,...

...don't be biased towards him.

Also, he has many tricks and ideas up his sleeve.

He clearly likes Anlan, then so be it.

Why would he let Cheng Qian say it? It angers me.

Guan Yin Bi, you must hammer this rascal for me in the future.

Yun Ye is lucky enough to secure favour from you.

I'll definitely bring him up well.

You know me best.

If without any contributions, how could Yun Ye...

...be worthy of Anlan?

Anlan is stubborn but is willing to speak up for him.

The bond they have is respectable.

Anlan may have returned,...

...but she is too stubborn.

You can't let her be.

Your Majesty, fret not.

I'll definitely teach her.

I'm counting on you.

Sister, who are you thinking of?

What are you doing here?

This is what Yun Ye cooked? Didn't he go to the camp?

You knew about this, too?

Both of you are so in-sync.

How would you know who the chef is just by looking at it?

He was my chef before.

He's going off to the camp tomorrow.

He especially asked me to bring this to you.

Why? Is he still going?

I thought father would reconsider at the very least.

Are you unwilling now?

He's saved you once.

If you just sit around here, aren't you heartless?

Why does this sound so familiar?

Someone used the same sentence on me before.

Look at that smug look. -Are you going to ignore me?

Yes. -Don't you want to know...

...how Yun Ye is doing now?

He's not going to the border.

Really? -What's there to lie about?

He already admitted that he likes you in front of father.

Father changed his mind and let him train at Uncle Cheng's camp.

What? Did he really say that? -Yes.

He even declared indignantly that he wouldn't marry others.

You're the one he's eyeing for.

I've already told him...

...to not spout nonsense and drag me into anything anymore.

It seems you'll have to repeat that to him...

...for the rest of your life. It's late. I shall take my leave.

Take these away. -These weren't meant for me.

Keep them for yourself.

Block!

Advance!

Slice!

Lift!

Block!

Men!

Advance!

How dare you! How many times have I told you?

Treat the training camp as the real battlefield!

Whoever drinks wine shall be punished by 30 strokes!

Did you hear me?

Unbelievable. Not even one.....

I'm here.

Don't think you can bribe me with some good wine.

You! Get out! -Yes.

Wait a minute.

Call those two rascals, Qin Huaiyu and Li Deyu here.

Yes.

How is it? -It's good.

Little brat, you remember me. -Of course.

Li Deyu and Qin Huaiyu have arrived.

Uncle Cheng.

Uncle Cheng, this wine.....

What wine?

Pickled vegetables!

Who let you in? -Didn't you call for us?

That's right. -Right.

Here. This is Yun Ye.

Yun Ye, these are the hidden tigers of our field.

This is General Qin Qiong's son, Qin Huaiyu.

You've met in the court before. -Yes.

Not only that, Mr. Yun saved my father.

He's the hero of Qin family. Please accept my gratitude.

No, I was just doing what I can.

Yun Ye, this is General Li Jing's precious son.

He's precious. Li Deyu.

Brother Yun. -Brother Deyu.

Uncle Cheng, you just said he's a hidden tiger.

How did he become a precious son now?

Did I say anything wrong? Your father...

...only dedicates his attention to you other than your mother.

Just to watch over them every day, he'd pretend to be ill.

If you aren't his precious son, then what are you?

Let me tell the three of you. All your ages are similar.

So the three of you shall form a team.

Train and encourage each other. -Yes.

If I train with these two muscular men every day,...

...I'll be done for in no time. This won't do. Think of a way.

General Cheng, when I arrived,...

...I realised there are many areas lacking science.

Lacking science very much.

What science? I've fought many years on the battlefields.

To lead the army, I rely solely on formation,...

...assassins and army rules. Other than these, what else do I need?

Don't fool around with me. Be frank.

Battle is all about skills and strategy, right?

Military tactics. -Military tactics.

However, I believe more in battling the smart way.

What does that mean?

You just need one man to fight against 10,000 men.

One man?

Against 10,000 men?

Who are you talking about? -It's you, of course!

You rascal! -Yes.

Come. Alright. Keep going.

Look. These soldiers wear thick armour every day.

They merely train in assassination and formation. These are tricks.

Even if you set a deep trap, it'd be futile.

A beautiful flower in bloom would wither if there are no roots.

Isn't it the more the merrier? If everyone was like you,...

...isn't that great?

That makes sense!

What's your suggestion?

Why not we make a deal?

What's it?

Princess, please wake up.

Princess.

Princess,...

...it's afternoon. How could you still be in bed?

Who are you? What are you doing here?

Princess, I'm Wu Shangyi.

His Majesty is afraid that you would...

...run into trouble with the other princesses and concubines.

His Majesty ordered me to teach you the rules and manners.

From today onwards, you must head to...

...the front court to practise every day.

I'm used to living freely outside the palace.

I wouldn't be able to learn these rules. Forget it.

It seems you lack teaching.

These rules are set by the royal family.

As a member of the royal family, you must abide by these rules.

In addition, at this moment,...

...the Empress is already waiting for you outside.

Her Highness will teach you those rules personally.

Please get up now and wash up.

I shall wait outside.

Slowly. -Be quick.

Hurry up. -Help. Lift this.

Hold it straight. Again.

You rascal, what's this?

Allow me to explain. That over there is...

...to train physical strength.

This is to train flexibility. -Flexibility?

This is to train stability.

What?

Why not you bring me the strongest man here?

I shall let him demonstrate to you and you will understand.

Hand bow, knee bow and full bow.

These are the three methods of paying respects.

As a princess, you must learn all three.

Allow me to demonstrate first.

This is the hand bow.

This is the knee bow.

This is the full bow.

Princess, please repeat.

Hand bow.

Knee bow.

Full bow.

Princess, this is not to be taken lightly.

To achieve it, your heart must be still.

Straighten your body.

Arms must be flat.

Please try again.

Hand bow.

Knee bow.

Full bow.

Princess.

Wu Shangyi.

Let me.

Arm bow to the Empress.

Alright. -No, you won't be able to get up.

Place your feet here. That's right.

Come. Good.

Jump down.

Rascal.

Is this your method of training your body?

Yes.

Why are you as skinny as a small chick then?

I wouldn't be able to try them. These were made by my master.

After he passed away, I wandered everywhere.

Where would I have the time to train with these?

No time?

Why not?

Where did your time go? Such good method to train your body...

...yet you don't make full use of it.

Let me tell you. From now on, I shall watch over you.

Didn't we agree that this is a business deal?

How can you go against your word? -A business deal?

A lazy donkey would have loads of excuses.

Align your arms and head. Most of the time, use full bow.

Full bow is of the greatest form...

...of paying respect. It's used by ministers to the Emperor.

Now, the Empress has repeated this...

...endlessly,...

...but the princess is ungrateful and lazy.

This is disrespectful.

Let's try again.

Your Highness, you've been here for a while. Please take care.

Why not you return to rest? I can continue from here...

...and teach the princess. -Teaching her daughter...

...is a mother's role.

Let's continue.

Hand bow.

Knee bow.

Full bow.

Your Highness. -His Majesty has arrived.

Empress.

Your Majesty. -What's the matter?

Your Majesty, I'm useless.

I was unable to teach Princess Anyang well.

So, Her Highness had to demonstrate herself.

This has tired Her Highness out. Your Majesty, please punish me.

I'm the one who can't be taught and caused this misfortune.

I'm not suitable to be a princess. -Empress is teaching you...

...and she treats you as her own daughter.

How could you be so stubborn? You better learn your manners!

Don't let us down! Wu She! -Yes.

Summon the physician! -Yes.

Accompany Her Highness back to her palace.

Who asked you to stop? Practise!

Majestic! -Not bad!

Majestic! -Hurry!

Baron Yun,...

...are you not able to finish what you designed?

You must be joking! You're not up to my standard!

Princess, since His Majesty has ordered...

...for us to be strict...

...and for you to learn the manners properly.

I shall abide by His Majesty's orders.

Princess, please...

...kneel properly.

Your back must be straight.

Head must be straight. The back of your hands must be flat.

Wrong.

Keep your head straight. Eyes forward. Don't look sideways.

Princess, I've taught palace rules...

...since the reign of Emperor Emeritus.

As long as it's for the princesses' own good,...

...His Majesty wouldn't object what I do to be strict.

So, if you have any discontent, please forgive me.

Please kneel down.

Please kneel down.

Please kneel down!

How dare you! -This is called bravery!

You..... Princess!

Princess!

General Hou. -What's the matter?

Someone left the palace earlier. Did you see anyone?

No.

Let's go.

Uncle Hou.

Princess, what are you doing?

Leaving the palace on your own is a crime.

What's the matter?

Is it about your mother's inauguration?

Princess, you must understand His Majesty.

You can't rush this.

I'm afraid my mother no longer has a place in His Majesty's heart.

Let alone me.

What's the point of me staying here?

Princess, don't be mad.

If your mother sees how you're on bad terms with His Majesty,...

...she would be sad.

Uncle Hou, you don't have to advise me anymore.

If my mother was alive,...

...she wouldn't let me suffer like this.

Your mother separates hatred and love.

When she and Hong Fu Nu became sworn sisters,...

...that aura was deeply respected by many.

Sisters? My mother had a sworn sister?

That was a long time ago.

Has your mother never mentioned Aunty Hong to you?

No.

Uncle Hou, do you know where my mother's sworn sister is?

Please wait here, lady.