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Episode 26

General Hou, if you touch him, you'll be infected.

I've made a mask for him. Don't touch him.

Since it's a contagious disease, make haste.

However, next time, for this sort of matter...

...and you come out during the curfew, please inform me first.

Yes. I'm sorry for the trouble.

General Hou, what's with the crowd? What's the matter?

This city is so peaceful. It's hard to even catch a thief.

Duke Yun, I still have to patrol.

I shall take my leave. -Take care, General Hou.

What are you looking at? Go now! Someone's about to die!

State Duke, this..... -Go and search!

I don't believe he'd escape from Chang'an by tonight.

Yes. Search!

Master. -Is he the one on the carriage?

Yes. After he was shot by me, we let him go as you said.

At least we know that he's on Yun Ye's side.

Why did he investigate Xuanwumen? -Master,...

...he isn't a servant. He's Tian Hezi's godson, Gongshu Mu.

I've seen Duke Yun checking on Tian Hezi's body.

As there weren't any odd signs on the body, I never reported it.

Now that Duke Yun and the Mohists are connected,...

...should we..... -No rush.

I believe they're investigating the soldiers...

...with the name "Shen" who is related to Xuanwumen.

We can use this to our advantage.

Have you located the Mohists?

Their trail is a secret. They never stay in one place for long.

However, Duke Yun is performing tasks in the Empress' name.

He bought a shop in the town. -Go check it out.

I want to know their every move.

Yes. -Wait a minute.

Don't alert them.

Yun Ye is useful to me. -Yes.

Hurry! -Hurry!

Hurry! Here. -What's the matter?

Gongshu, what's with your face? -He wanted to take revenge.

I rubbed varnish on his face so here we are.

A little Houttuynia will do. As for his leg,...

...I did a simple bandage. -That won't do. I'll get medicine.

I've checked the details you asked for. That day,...

...the soldiers with the name "Shen" are all there.

How's your injury? It looks serious.

No worries, but I've been discovered.

It's all thanks to his help tonight that I'm safe now.

I'm not blaming you but tonight's mission lacks planning.

Ministry of personnel must've noticed by now.

Especially you! You shouldn't go out anymore.

Thank you.

You're extremely honest.

What we've achieved so far is all thanks to you.

How could I scold you instead of thanking you?

That's more like it. If there's anything else, let me know.

Tomorrow, we should visit these soldiers at their places.

Will you go with me? -Are you crazy?

You're dead. How could you go?

If Brother Gongshu's not injured, I wouldn't bring you with me.

No way. -Then I shall go by myself.

Why would you only bully the weak, especially me?

I..... -The medicine is here. Come.

Hurry. -Help out.

It's so itchy.

Give me one! -Me, too!

Me, too! -Give me one!

Be prosperous! -No, you.....

Let's all rejoice and prosper together.

Be prosperous! -Okay.

Come here.

Take this. -Alright.

Let's prosper together.

Huang Shu, what's going on outside?

Nothing. Just a few nobodies.

What does that mean? Am I a philanthropist?

Why are you so petty? That old lady is so pitiful.

She's the only one left in her family. It's just a small amount.

Am I not pitiful? My grandmother is asking me for money every day.

Enough. We've checked what we wanted to know. Let's go back now.

Does that mean all the soldiers have died?

That means his surname isn't Shen.

Come on. This Uncle Tian of yours is so terrible.

How are we supposed to investigate with just one word?

It's like finding a needle in a haystack.

I shall go back and think. -Go home and think slowly.

Chengqian's wedding is around the corner.

I have to go back to supervise.

Although I'm stuck here, he's the one who's really kept in a cage.

Yun Ye,...

...can you lend me some money?

Didn't you give it all to them?

Tell me. What do you want to buy? I'll get it for you from home.

I want to give Chengqian a wedding gift.

Take your pick. The more expensive the better. I'll pay you back.

It's not about that. He's the Crown Prince.

He doesn't lack anything. -Then what should we do?

We should give him something he hasn't seen before.

Let me think. What are the typical wedding gifts?

I got it. We don't even have to spend a penny.

What's it? -Let's go. We'll talk at home.

You're really good at picking chores.

My shoulders are about to break.

Why aren't you helping me? -Stop the nonsense.

Come. Close the door now.

Coming.

What's this?

I need to make an oven. This big. -Oven? Who's going to make that?

You two! -Me?

We..... -What about the furniture?

Do you think I'm your slave? -Let me do it. Give it to me.

No, let me.

You shall do it. -Rascal.

Come. Let me give you something simple to do.

Simple? -Very simple.

Is that so?

Mix this.

Sir, this majestic task of yours...

...is whipping this egg white? -That's right.

What will I get?

You'll know when it's done. Come on.

Are you serious?

Fine.

Hurry up.

This is your speed now.

I want this speed, like when you're digging a hole.

Hurry!

Don't stop!

Don't stop!

Why did you stop? -Do you think I'm silly?

If something would change, I won't be called Huang Shu.

Even a 3-year old can do what you can't.

Then the delicacy in life has nothing to do with you.

No. Stop.

Delicacy?

Sir,...

...let me try. If I succeed,...

...I get to eat delicacy, right?

Whip this. Hurry!

Hurry! Don't stop! -That's right.

My nickname shall be "Don't Stop"! -Alright, "Don't Stop".

My name shall be "Shan't Stop". -"Shan't Stop".

Alias shall be "Can't Stop". -Whip it.

"Can't Stop"!

What are you doing? You'll know in a bit.

Gongshu Mu, are you done? -Almost.

Alright. Take a look.

Why is it all over your clothes? -Is this right?

That's good.

Not bad. -It's fresh out of the oven.

Be careful.

It's so hot. It smells so good. -It smells so good.

It looks delicious. -Let's load this.

Let me have a bite. -It smells so good.

Whip another bowl for me. -Another one? I.....

My arm has cramped. -Do more of it as you're good.

Then this arm of mine? -Do it together then.

That's right. There's this arm, too. Come, let's do it together.

Do you want to try? Come on.

Put the butter.

More.

Come. Like this.

Slowly.

Your Highness, we'll be late if we don't leave now.

His Majesty and the Empress have arrived in the East Palace.

Grandfather, must you be so cruel?

Your Highness, don't waste time here anymore.

Your Highness, Emperor Emeritus's health isn't good and is resting.

Please don't cause a ruckus here.

Your Highness, please listen to my advice and leave.

Grandfather, I shall go now.

How beautiful. Did you make this?

What do you think? -Amazing!

Sweet. It's really sweet.

Go over earlier. Chengqian is in pain.

I'm not around anymore.

You're all he has left.

Pack up and go back first.

Don't let Xinyue wait for too long.

Thank you.

Xinyue,...

...are you really going?

Although you should attend as my wife,...

...if you call in sick, no one would bother.

What about..... -Brother Yun, don't worry.

I'll not embarrass you.

Please. Sir He Tianyu gifts a carved plate.

Duke Yun.

This is.....

This is called cake. -Alright.

You're very thoughtful. -It's nothing.

Duke Yun of Lantian gifts a cake.

State Duke Shen, a pair of corals and a pair of jades.

General Hou, suit yourself. -Please.

I shall take my leave.

State Duke Shen. -General Hou.

Duke Yun, come.

Have you met each other? -Not yet.

Duke Yun, you just came to the palace. You may not know...

...State Duke Shen is the Emperor's uncle.

He's someone remarkable.

Nice to meet you.

Duke Yun is..... -He taught us how to make salt,...

...helped in disaster relief and has many other skills, Yun Ye.

Duke Yun, he...

...ranks sixth in Lingyan Lobby.

He's very knowledgeable.

General Hou, you've overpraised me.

I haven't been to the court for long,...

...but I've heard of this disciple.

Now that I've finally met him, he's handsome.

You've flattered me.

Please carry on. His Highness is waiting for me.

I shall take my leave.

Your Highness, it's about time.

Take a look at yourself.

You don't look like a groom. You don't look like the Crown Prince.

Granduncle,...

...that black bird is really unlucky.

Grandfather wouldn't even meet me. -What are you talking about?

It's a hurdle in your own heart, yet you're finding excuses.

How can you do anything great next time?

Granduncle.

You're an emotional and responsible child.

We've reached this point already. Are you...

...intending to run away now?

Here. Let me put on the crown for you.

Let's go. The others must be waiting.

Thank you, granduncle.

Your Highness.

That's right. -That's right.

They're a match made in heaven. -That's right.

Of course.

Both of them are of high status.

They're made for each other.

They're suitable for each other. -That's right.

That's right. -They look good together.

That's right.

The Crown Prince looks graceful. -That's right.

Bring up the matrimonial wine.

May your love burn brightly and last forever.

Take a look. They look good with each other.

Place the fertility emblem.

May you be blessed with abundant offspring.

Xinyue.

I have something on. You can go back first.

If grandmother asks, tell her I'm still celebrating.

Are you really alright? -Don't worry, Brother Yun.

I won't do anything stupid.

Go back now.

You're back. -How is Lady Xinyue?

Will she be alright? I told her not to come but she insisted.

You women really know how to torture yourselves.

Why? Does your heart ache?

If that's the case, you should've stayed at home.

Why did you come?

If I don't accompany my wife in the middle of the night,...

...why would I be beside my sister-in-law?

I feel so sorry for Chengqian and Xinyue.

I don't think so.

Chengqian takes you as his own brother. How could you say that?

If it wasn't for his wedding,...

...I wouldn't have met the 24 Scholars of Lingyan Lobby.

Why would you want to meet them?

Because those who can enter that place are State Dukes.

All the State Dukes have titles.

For example, Chengqian's mother's uncle,...

...his granduncle, Gao Shilian.

He's State Duke Shen.

Gao Shilian? State Duke Shen?

He's a family member of Zhangsun.

I heard he match-made your father and Empress Zhangsun.

He stayed away from politics ever since your father was enthroned.

He's living freely outside. -I get it now.

No wonder.

You're extremely calm today.

They always say you're influenced by your environment.

No wonder when I wanted to have my mother inaugurated,...

...they stopped me regardless.

When grandfather gave me the title of Eldest Princess,...

...how could they live with that?

I don't understand something. -What's it?

Zhangsun family and your father are on the same side,...

...but by enticing you to kill your father,...

...what would they get out of it if you succeed?

That's simple. If my father dies,...

...they'll treat Chengqian as a puppet Emperor.

They would then rule the entire nation.

What an evil plan.

However, these are your deductions and analysis,...

...we can't just use Uncle Tian's toy...

...to convince your father that Gao Shilian is the murderer.

That's right. So, they are pretty dangerous.

However, I've seen a picture at Uncle Tian's place.

He told me that the person in the picture is his saviour.

He was wearing a burnt token of Prince of Qin.

You aren't thinking of heading to Gao manor, right?

Let's hurry. No one would've thought...

...a dead person would go there to find Prince of Qin's token.

If Gao Shilian is behind this, just as you said,...

...he's a careful and evil person.

Do you think it'd be easy?

Even if the security is tight, we must try.

Or else, where'd we get evidence? -It's the autumn ritual soon.

He'd definitely venture out. We can try to enter then.

Then.....

The truth will prevail. Let's be patient.

Let's verify some more facts.

Leave the rest to me, alright?

The weaver crosses the river...

...and descends from the heaven for a human.

Bride, take a look at these items here.

Dates and chestnuts.

The bride is smart. May you bear a child soon.

Your Highness.

Your bride is smart.

While we're on the topic of children,...

...you do not respond.

It just depends on where your heart lies.

Get out!

Get out!

Go!

Hurry! -Get out!

Let's go! -Leave!

Leave.

What's your name?

Su Wan. -Su Wan.

Are you willing to marry me?

I'm naturally happy to have your favour.

I don't favour you.

My parents favour you.

Before you married to me,...

...did you have a partner in mind?

I've always stayed at home and seldom went out.

I never had anyone in my mind.

That's a pity.

You're drunk.

What's the matter? -How dare you ask?

Why didn't you come back with her? She fainted as she arrived.

She has a high fever. You're her husband.

What's wrong with you? How could you not know?

Have you called the physician? -Of course.

Take a look.

I shall go make some food. -Alright.

Why did you do this to yourself? I told you not to go.

Why must you torture yourself? -Don't tell the Crown Prince...

...that I'm sick. -You're already in this state.

How could you still think of him?

Alright. Stay here. I shall make some medicine for you.

Brother Yun,...

...don't tell His Highness.

Otherwise, he'll worry.

Fine, I got it.

Get some rest.

Emperor Emeritus is unwell and isn't seeing anyone today.

Your Majesty, please go back.

I'm not a guest! I'm his son!

Your Majesty, Emperor Emeritus was in bed since early morning.

It's already been 4 to 6 hours. If you continue waiting,...

...you may tire yourself and Her Highness out.

I can't take the blame.

Your Majesty, please return when Emperor Emeritus's feeling better.

Father, grandfather may really be unwell.

I shall bring my wife to meet him another day.

I pray you'll get well soon.

Yun Ye. Yun Ye.

How's she?

I'm talking to you.

Why are you distracted? -Well.....

Was I?

His Majesty is arriving.

Let's go to the court first.

Your Majesty, autumn ritual is approaching.

Although the plague of locusts has died down,...

...the people are still fearful.

Please give orders to celebrate with the people...

...to appease the people.

Your Majesty, learning from the Western Han,...

...disdain should be appeased from within.

If the royal family organises the autumn ritual,...

...the people would definitely approve.

The plague of locusts was chaotic this year.

If the royal family were to handle the autumn ritual,...

...it shouldn't be too elaborate nor boring.

It should be grand to show gods are watching over Great Tang.

Fellow ministers, do you have any idea?

Well.... -We should follow the tradition.

It has been like that. -What do we have?

These old fools. Are you trying to avenge me for feeding you locusts?

What's autumn ritual?

Yun Ye, you usually have the most ideas.

Why are you so silent today?

I'd like to ask, what's autumn ritual?

Do you still have to ask?

It's a ceremony to thank the gods for fertile lands...

...and thank them for the harvest. It's a tradition.

There is no exception across the generations and dynasties.

I've been to a small country with my previous master.

They have the same tradition. It's not called autumn ritual.

It's called Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Day? -Thanksgiving Day?

What's that? -What's that?

What's that? -It sounds funny.

I've never heard of it. -Then how do they celebrate?

They thank the gods, the land,...

...and all the people and matters that have gone well.

For example, their own parents,...

...elderly, teachers and friends.

Because since birth, we rely not only on our parents,...

...but also the teachings of the elderly and teachers,...

...and also the tolerance and help from our friends.

So, they think these are worth being grateful for.

There's a song, too.

A grateful heart.

Grateful to your...

...company in this life,...

...which gives me courage to be myself.

What's he singing? -What's he singing?

What's this? -What's he singing?

What's he singing? -I don't get it.

Well..... -Well.....

Well..... -Well.....

In summary, we thank all those who've helped us.

Not bad, Thanksgiving.

That aligns with my thoughts.

So, I was thinking, instead of being grand,...

...what about placing greater emphasis on morals and etiquette?

Let's be grand on the procedures. We can celebrate with the people.

I suggest inviting...

...the generals to show Your Majesty's kindness.

The royal family then gives out grains in Chang'an.

At the same time, we accept the people's invitation...

...to celebrate together.

What a good idea.

I respect that.

I approve. Let's do as he says.

Thank you, Your Majesty. -Father,...

...it's different this time. Shall I organise this myself?

Alright. Then the Crown Prince shall be...

...the key organiser this year.

Discuss the invitation list with the ministry of rites.

Yes, father.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, this event...

...is worth celebrating,...

...but I have a suggestion.

I've thought about it for a while. I'm not sure if I should say it.

Tell us. No harm saying.

During the plague, there were rumours that...

...it came about due to unfilial piety.

If Emperor Emeritus attends this event,...

...we can stop these rumours.

Emperor Emeritus is still unwell these days.

It's inconvenient for him.

Let's not disturb him.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Dismiss.

See you, Your Majesty.

What's this small nation you mentioned earlier?

They spoke a weird language. I can't remember either.

I just cared about the food.

Your master must have been angered to death by you.

If he didn't die, how'd you meet me?

It's all fate.

Congratulations. It's a double celebration.

What double celebration?

Your wedding night and the key organiser of the event today.

If it isn't a double celebration, what's it?

Don't ride on the jokes others are making about me.

You're pretty lucky with girls.

You have a gentle and delicate one at home.

A foolish one awaits outside.

I need to watch over someone else's wife...

...and lost my own wife just like that.

Yun Ye, you.....

I know you're uneasy,...

...but I'm living in pain, too.

Delicate and gentle?

Do you think I'm heartless?

Is it worth saying all this now?

That's right. If my sister...

...wishes for me to be a good Crown Prince,...

...she'd also hope we'd stay friends.

That's enough. Don't talk about your sister in front of me.

What do you want me to do? Tell me.

Chancellor Wei was right today.

If my grandfather's willing to attend the event, it'd be perfect.

You can just beg him. -He's sick and won't see anyone.

My father and I waited for 4 hours today but he refused to see us.

His temper is like my master's.

Your master? -My previous master.

No one wanted what happened to my sister.

Father and grandfather's relationship is on the rocks.

If someone takes advantage of this and spreads rumours,...

...it shall be Great Tang's biggest crisis.

Isn't it simple? -Do you have an idea?

You, your father and you grandfather...

...have a generation gap.

Even if I go, he wouldn't meet me.

Find someone in your grandfather's generation to talk to him.

For example, your granduncle. -Granduncle?

Back then, my granduncle.....

Forget it. I'll think about it again.

If you don't try, there isn't any other way.

We just have to give our best shot.

Let me tell you. This generation gap is a big problem.

It's difficult for different generations to get along.

Your Highness, why is your face full of concerns?

Now that the Crown Prince has married,...

...you should be happy as his mother.

Every time I see you, I faintly...

...recall I was the worry-free youthful girl I once was.

I keep forgetting that I'm getting old.

I've aged, too, haven't I?

However, I'm thankful that...

...you have a stable relationship with His Majesty...

...and the government is stable.

I've done my part for Zhangsun family.

You shouldn't plan to retire.

The Shandong tribes have toned down.

The other tribes have also been appeased.

I believe Li family and Zhangsun family...

...are connected by a string that can't be broken.

What else are you worried about?

His Majesty let Qian'er...

...marry a powerless Su Dan's daughter.

I don't think this is good.

I'm...

...aware of this,...

...but we should just face it. There's no point worrying.

We can only block whatever comes.

Er Lang has been rather curt to Qian'er recently.

I'm particularly worried.

So, I wanted to discuss with you.

The Crown Prince is here.

Greetings, mother and granduncle.

Greetings, Your Highness. -Qian'er.

I heard His Majesty let you organise the autumn ritual.

Why do you have time to visit? -Mother,...

...I'm here to ask for help from granduncle regarding the event.

Your Highness, you're too humble.

I've steered clear of politics for a long time.

I'm not sure how I can be of assistance.

Duke Yun brought up...

...the matter of having Thanksgiving Day.

On one hand, it's to invite the generals and ministers...

...to take part in the ritual.

However, there is something I would have to trouble you.

Tell me.

I would like to invite grandfather to the ceremony.

I'm sure both of you are aware of the current situation.

So, I'd like granduncle to talk to him.

Grandfather has definitely seen more than I have.

I wouldn't dare guess his thoughts.

I wouldn't want to anger him. After deep thoughts,..

...granduncle is the only one in the same generation as him.

Your age is not far from grandfather's. You're relatives.

He may listen to you.

So, I daringly asked for your help.

Qian'er.

Emperor Emeritus is unwell these days.

Don't bother him with this.

Mother, this event is also to...

...dispel the rumours that there's been disrespect for the elderly.

If father and grandfather can stand together,...

...the rumours would fall apart.

It will also grant father's wish for many years.

Your filial piety is touching.

However, your grandfather isn't willing to meet me either.

I hope you'll still try.

Please rise.

Alright.

I'll give it a shot.

If your grandfather refuses to meet me, don't blame me.

Thank you, granduncle.

How's it? -It's getting better.

You're back. How was it?

Your father let Chengqian organise the autumn ritual this year.

They agreed to my suggestion. Gao Shilian will be there.

Let's infiltrate his manor that day to find the token.

No. -Why not?

My leg is fine now. -That's all your words.

I don't want you to drag down Lan'er.

Forget it. -I shall go alone.

Do you think his manor is a place you can enter as you wish?

He's going, but do you think he'd leave his home...

...unguarded? -What do you mean?

You keep changing your mind. Will it be alright to go?

Go according to my plan. She shall take the front door,...

...not the back door.