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[New Life Begins]

[Episode 11]

You will meet someone better.

I won't.

What people think I will like

is not my sincerity.

Well,

-So you mean... -Yes.

I like you.

Don't be nervous.

I will respect your decision.

I can understand what you're thinking.

I'll send you home safely.

I haven't said anything yet.

Why are you sending me home?

I mean

I haven't made up my mind yet.

Give me some time.

I'll tell you after I've made up my mind.

Okay.

Take your time.

You can think as long as you want.

I found that Baifu likes sunbathing.

It's warm in winter and cool in summer in Xinchuan.

And it's mostly sunny this year.

Perfect for him to sleep in winter.

Just like Jichuan, it barely snows in Xinchuan.

I thought I'd see snow.

It doesn't mean I will stay.

Your lanterns are too big.

They are not symmetrical.

The big ones are more beautiful.

She even wants to beat you on the latterns for Spring Festival.

It's okay.

Let's go.

Are you going to the new mansion to supervise the workers?

I want to go too.

In case you abuse your power

and leave good things to yourself.

Miss Song, are you out of your mind?

Today is New Year's Eve.

We have to go to the palace tonight.

Right.

Then I'll get more lucky money than you.

Sure.

Miss.

You always say you like Prince Zheng.

But you actually care more about Lady Wei.

That's true.

Are you in love with me?

No way!

I like dear Zheng.

And it's none of your business.

Besides,

do you know what love is?

Tell me then.

Loving a person is different from loving an object.

You won't care about the feeling of an object.

Just get it if it can please you.

But when you love someone,

you care about whether the person is happy or not.

You should learn to respect each other.

All you think about is him.

That's not right, Miss.

According to you,

you don't like Prince at all.

You pester Prince every day

to attract Lady Wei's attention, right?

Shut up!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Mr. Li.

The New Year's Eve dinner in palace tends to be in formality.

I'm afraid you'll feel uncomfortable.

Let's eat outside.

But it's against the rules.

It doesn't matter.

In Xinchuan, we don't need to stick to the curfew

only on New Year's Eve.

We can go to the night fair.

Here.

Look!

How is it?

Isn't it similar to what you ate in Danchuan?

It's really the cayenne pepper from Danchuan.

Where did you get this?

The New Year gift from Madam Danchuan.

I asked someone to cook

to give you a surprise.

And this.

The Wu Jiu specially brewed in Danchuan.

It was sent this morning.

Try it.

Let's eat.

Wait.

What are you up to?

You want to take one more Concubine?

Nonsense!

I have sworn!

I don't dare to do that.

No!

I don't think you dare.

Shangguan,

can you not be so fierce to me sometimes?

Look at...

How about hotpot?

Zheng!

Li Wei!

Happy New Year.

Jing.

You're eating hotpot.

Happy New Year.

Help yourselves.

Let's eat.

They are cooked.

This.

Are they cooked?

Smells good.

Wei.

How's the preparation for your new mansion?

It's almost done.

What about the servants?

You must have recruited many new servants.

It's hard to manage people.

You must be careful.

Thank you for your concern.

But most of the servants in the new mansion are on our side,

even those in the kitchen.

Then do you have anything else to do?

Only the banquet.

We can't be careless since we have to invite all distinguished guests.

We tried the specialties from nine regions last time.

So I want to try all the dishes in Xinchuan this time.

I really envy you.

I heard that after moving into your own mansion,

you can go out freely.

When I can leave the palace,

I'll travel around

and enjoy myself.

We can travel together.

Sure.

And me.

Me too.

Did I say I would take you?

It's not easy for me to travel around the world.

I don't want to bring you along.

That's like bringing trouble to myself.

Or do you think I'm too happy?

Shangguan,

who else can you take?

You are my wife in name.

You can't run away with others.

She wants to run away?

She can't run away.

Who told you?

Just eat.

Even food can't shut you up?

I don't want it.

It's too sweet.

You just don't know how bitter life is.

This

tastes good if you dip less sugar.

It's good.

Are you here to eat or cause me trouble?

-You invited us. -You invited us.

True.

God.

I deserve it.

According to the rules,

official couples will celebrate New Year's Eve together.

Let's rest.

Prince hasn't came for days.

He blamed me for what happened in Jinchuan.

He won't come.

Well,

you don't want to do something?

Let's talk about it later.

Now is not the time.

I have a question.

Prince has never neglected Lady.

But for so many years,

Lady has never been pregnant.

Six years ago,

during the selection of women from nine regions,

Lady was the most popular.

But later,

Prince wanted to divorce and remarry.

So Lady panicked

and stopped contacting the outside world.

She just stays in the mansion and take care of Prince.

Are you done?

Your handwriting is so ugly.

You ate the hotpot my sister sent.

How can you write such an ugly letter?

It's New Year. You're causing trouble.

You always scold me.

Then do it yourself with your good handwriting.

Here.

Do it.

Fine.

Go away.

Nice handwriting!

Should I say it or not?

I didn't expect

someone could set off my handwriting so well.

If you have time to laugh at me,

why don't you study hard?

Look how old you are.

Even your elder brother has his own mansion and attends court meeting.

Well...

You don't understand.

Zheng succeeded early in life.

And me?

I will succeed late in life.

You're really shameless.

Well,

do you really want me to own my mansion earlier?

Of course.

It's boring to be trapped in the palace every day.

How free it is to live in your own mansion.

You don't want it?

But I have to enter the court first.

That means I have to graduate from the hall.

Then I have to get up at 5 a.m. every day

and rush to the attendance.

It's fine for students to skip classes sometimes.

Have you ever seen anyone

who skip work?

This...

There's no freedom left.

If you want freedom,

you have to pay.

You're living in your parents' house now.

After having your own mansion,

you'll live in your own house

and do whatever you want.

In this big world,

you can do whatever you want.

You can ride horses freely

and travel the world with your sword.

Do you understand?

It sounds beautiful.

But I still don't want to go to court.

Here.

It's hard to choose

the dishes for the banquet.

I seriously suspect did this because you want to eat.

How many times have you sampled?

Yes.

It's just several days after the New Year's Eve.

I sampled everyday.

I've gained weight.

Make up what you didn't eat in Cangchuan when you were young.

Here comes the food.

Wei.

Let me tell you.

Do prepare the dishes on the banquet with less oil and salt.

It's good for your health.

Here.

This is the silver fungus from Jichuan.

This is good.

It's good for your skin.

I want a bowl of this.

Here.

Give me a bowl.

-Here. -Thank you.

Smells good.

Here, Shangguan.

Smells good.

Why is Prince Han here today?

He likes to play with girls.

We are sisters

so I called him.

Wei, you're lucky.

You can move out

and live in the new mansion.

Unlike us,

we can't go anywhere.

I have to see An's face everyday.

I'm so annoyed.

Still better than Qi.

He's stupid and unreasonable.

How dare he say my handwriting is ugly?

At least Prince Qi is sincere.

He's not as hard to serve as Prince Song.

To him, men are everything.

They are right when they're right.

And they're also right when they're wrong.

I'm still thinking about what Prince Han said.

The dishes are too greasy.

Too greasy?

I will mark it down.

Forget that first.

Tell us about Zheng.

Prince Zheng?

He's nice.

Li Wei,

I am asking you sincerely.

Are you in love with him?

No.

When I was in the restaurant,

I've seen a lot of romantic things.

Her expression tells everything.

What's wrong with my expression?

Is it that easy to like someone?

I don't like him.

What do you like about him?

In my opinion,

it's not strange that she likes Prince Zheng.

He's the best

among our men.

Right.

Leave the two legitimate princes,

Prince Song and Prince Yue, behind.

An is nothing.

Jun is too sophisticated.

Qi...

Yan, Sisi's husband,

barely talks.

The 8th Prince died young.

Han is not included.

In this case,

Zheng isn't bad.

Haitang,

I don't like what you said.

Zheng is so nice.

Every time Brother says I'm not a man,

Zheng always protects me.

He's kind and handsome.

Wei will surely like him.

I don't like him.

I just didn't come up with other words.

He has many problems.

He has stomach problems and he's picky.

There is a lot of food he doesn't like.

I don't like him.

Is she scolding him?

Aren't you protecting him?

Yeah.

You are quite united.

Your Highness.

Dinner is ready.

Please move to the dinning room.

How about Wei?

Lady Wei has an appointment

to sample for the banquet with other ladies.

Haven't they tried this noon?

It started in the morning.

It's not over yet.

Listen.

It's been half a month.

It's hard to guess what she's thinking.

I agree.

You've told your true feelings to Lady Wei.

But she hasn't responded.

All she did is gathering with her sisters.

What is she thinking?

No hurry.

A lifetime is long.

There will be an answer.

Your Highness,

my life may not be that long.

I am afraid that I can't see you holding hands

before I die.

Don't worry.

By then,

I'll burn our ending to you.

I have a few words.

Don't tell others.

Actually,

I want to leave

since I got married.

We've discussed it.

We have no feelings anyway.

As long as I don't cause trouble,

after he own his mansion and attend the court,

he'll find a way to send me out.

What about now?

Do you still want to leave?

He said

he likes me.

He wants me to be his wife.

His wife?

He wants you to be his wife?

That means

he really really likes you.

He really likes me?

You're from Jichuan.

In your opinion,

it's normal for a man

to spend his whole life with only one wife.

So being his wife means nothing.

But it's different in Xinchuan.

He was willing to bear all the consequences after you left.

Now he's willing to break the rules and make you his wife.

He really likes you.

What about you?

Do you like him?

Recently, I found that

being with him makes me feel at ease.

Sometimes, I even want to move

to the new mansion earlier.

Eat with him,

read with him,

and plant vegetables with him.

Look at you.

You show your love on the face.

You

are in love with him.

What if

I am impulsive?

What if I regret and want to go back?

I don't know him well.

He doesn't know me well either.

Isn't it unreasonable

to stay here on impulse?

That's also true.

Falling in love with the master

is not a good thing.

You'll lose your mind if you fall in love.

But I think Prince Zheng's heart

is on you.

I think

you can try.

Maybe you'll be happy.

Lady Wei!

Lady Wei!

This is the menu for tomorrow's sampling.

Please have a look.

Are you going to sample again tomorrow?

The main dishes have been decided.

But the dessert and fruit haven't been decided yet.

Indeed.

Desserts and fruits are also important.

It's the banquet.

We can't be careless.

I'm leaving too.

Okay.

Where are you going?

The same way.

How is it?

Is it time for the court meeting?

Almost.

Prince is coming.

May God bless Prince.

Hope everything go well in the court.

Hope he will not be troubled by me again.

May God bless Prince.

Hope everything go well in the court.

Hope he will not be troubled by me again.

-May God bless Prince. -Jia.

Your Highness.

Sorry to disturb you.

But I had a nightmare last night.

I dreamed that you abandoned me.

If that's the case,

it's also my fault.

All I hope is that

your life can go well

and you can be healthy and happy.

Your Highness,

praying to Floral Immortal

is a tradition in Yanchuan.

These days,

Lady Wei has been praying for you every day.

She never missed any chance for praying.

How could I not know

your heart?

There were too many works in Ministry of Revenue around the New Year.

I didn't get time to meet you.

Don't take it personally.

As long as I am in your heart,

I'll be satisfied.

Don't think I don't care about you.

I know

your movements.

Although I like you,

I can't indulge you.

Recently,

you've been seeing Lady Wei

too frequently.

Li Wei and I are old friends.

And she never

asked me anything about you.

Then did you ask about

the things in their mansion?

I only want to know

how to serve you.

I'm not good at scheming.

I'm afraid I'll disappoint you.

Forget it.

You just need to know it clearly.

But remember,

don't get too close

to the girl from Jichuan.

Your waist...

It's not as slim as before.

Beauties should

have a slim waist.

You should

eat less.

I used to love your waist the most.

You have to keep it up.

Yes, Your Highness.

Don't worry about me.

Just mind your own business.

Do you want melon seeds?

Here.

Do you want some melon seeds?

Here.

Thank you.

Here, Hao Jia.

No, thanks.

I'm losing weight.

Losing weight?

You're so thin. Do you still need to control your weight?

I've gained weight recently.

I need to control myself.

So what?

As long as you're happy and healthy,

it doesn't matter.

But

I really gained weight.

I can't eat anymore.

My clothes are tight.

Now that you mention it,

I think I've been eating too much lately.

Wei.

It seems that since we became friends,

we eat more and more food.

I think so.

It's true.

So it's my fault.

Ministry of Internal Affairs is going to send out new palace clothes.

I told them my original size.

Seems that they will be too tight to wear.

What should we do?

Hao Jia,

can you tell us

some ways to lose weight?

Then I'd like to share something.

You can learn from me.

Pick up a snack.

Any one is fine.

Take a bite.

Don't swallow it.

Hao Jia,

what do you mean?

We are like squirrels.

Here's the thing.

We should chew more than 20 times

for each bite.

It makes you feel full.

When you eat,

have a bowl of hot soup first.

Eat more vegetables and meat

and less main grain.

But we can't avoid eating main grain.

Because not eating main grain

is bad for girls.

After dinner,

you'd better stand by the wall for about 30 minutes.

In daily,

try to stand more and sit less.

This...

This is so abnormal.

It's painful.

It's nothing.

In Yanchuan,

girls have many ways to lose weight.

Like by eating bitter,

by eating apple,

by stopping eating after noon,

or by not eating for seven days.

And there's a way to lose weight in 21 days.

That must be so painful.

Eating is the rare fun in my life.

Who said it's ugly to look fat?

Yeah.

Stop practicing at night.

Don't lose weight with others.

You're thin.

That's my daily practice.

Look at here.

How is it?

I

just need some money in urgent.

After that, I tried to redeem them for you.

What do you mean?

Wait.

Don't hit me again.

You can't hit me again because of the same thing.

It's not allowed in our home.

Thank you.

This means thank you?

You scared me.

No.

It hurts a little.

I can't handle it.

Alright.

No need to thank me.

Well,

as long as you're happy,

I am fine.

This dish is too far away.

Prince implied me to bring it to Lady Wei.

No, no, no.

I don't eat meat.

Give it to Song Wu.

Miss Song.

Please enjoy.

You poisoned it?

How is that possible?

Usually, you can eat a plate of meat yourself.

But you're giving it to me today.

Why?

I'm losing weight.

Losing weight?

You're not fat.

I am fat.

My clothes are tight.

It's no wonder since you eat a lot every day.

Then these are all mines.

Just eat your vegetables.

Here.

Read it.

Don't be too full

or too hungry.

Being full will hurt your lungs.

Being hungry will hurt your Qi.

You should eat when you should.

But you can't eat too much or starve.

You may have a diet.

Stopping eating when you are 70% or 80% full is good for health.

But it's bad for your health if you starve.

But...

The charcoal beef in Jichuan.

I asked Liu Baoquan to learn it.

It's not as good as what you had at home

but it's not bad.

Being too tight is the problem of the clothes.

Eat if you want.

That makes sense.

I need the energy from food to lose weight.

Your Ladyship.

Bad news.

Lady Haitang fainted at home.

What?

Why are you so hungry?

It's all An's fault.

He insisted that we've gained weight

so he didn't let Haitang eat.

From now on, don't eat.

Your Highness,

people will starve to death if they don't eat.

Missing one or two meals won't kill you.

Be good.

We can eat whatever we want when we lose weight.

And he wants our waist to be as slim as a... a paper

and our collarbones to be deep enough to palce coins.

If we don't meet the standard,

he won't give us food.

This is too much.

How can he ask you to do that?

Does he have a good figure?

That's it!

We don't need to lose weight!

Stop it.

Let's just be fat.

That's right.

Why do we keep slim?

It's for our health.

It's for our happiness.

There'a no way it's for pleasing others.

That's right!

The most important thing in life is eating.

Enjoy eating and drinking.

Don't take troubles to heart.

Being tight is the problem of the clothes.

We can make it bigger.

Yes!

Wei.

Porridge.

Here. Here.

There's more.

Come and get this.

Slowly.

Here.

Have this.

Here, have one.

Your Ladyship,

I don't think it's appropriate.

There has never been

rule breakers like you in the palace.

I want to make this dress bigger.

From now on, I'll be in the oversize style.

Anyway, this is me.

If you have a problem, hold it back.

Are you Prince Han?

Why do you know everything?

Prince didn't grow up with mother since childhood.

So he did many things

himself.

He's good at taking care of himself.

Shut up.

That must be hard.

Your Ladyship,

there are many things you don't know.

Prince had a hard life when he was young.

In order to train Prince Song,

Lord let him take charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

But he secretly deducted the maintainances of the illegitimate princes.

Then how could they eat well?

Prince

saved his own food

and shared it to his brothers.

Since he kept doing so,

he got the stomach disease.

Butler Su.

It's too much.

Not at all.

Your Highness.

A person doesn't hold a grudge

because of the unfairness he received.

What a kind person he is.

Enough.

It's okay.

I want to know more about you.

Is being picky

also an excuse

to let others eat more?

No.

He's just a picky eater.

Su Shen.

Why is the handkerchief dirty?

Yuping, Yuzhan.

Let's go wash the handkerchief.

You can try.

Maybe you'll be happy.

Yin Zheng.

What did just you call me?

Didn't you ask me

to be your wife?

Do you dare to answer me

if I call you that way?

Are you really willing to be my wife?

But things are different in Jichuan and Xinchuan.

Can you understand?

You will be my only wife.

Then, yes.

♫I don't know what to say. I am so excited♫

♫But you can tell what is in my heart with your eyes♫

♫The road is long. Luckily, I have you♫

♫In rivers and mountains, let's appreciate the smoke rising♫

♫The past is gone with the sunrise♫

♫The warmth in your palm is in my heart♫

♫Let's share the light in wind, snow, and coldness♫

♫I am relieved when you are with me♫

Come back tomorrow after court.

If you see me waiting for you,

that means

I want to stay

and spend my life with you.

Finally!

Why are you crying, Butler Su?

You won't understand.

It's not easy for Prince.

Since he was young, his parents didn't love him.

He was bullied in the palace but he grew up to be an upright man.

His wish has finally come true.

Don't disturb them.

I wanna keep watching.

Don't disturb them.

The court meeting is the first step for you to get what you want.

I hereby

congratulate you.

After you enter the court,

we'll do as we wish.

We won't play tricks

and won't be blinded by power.

We consider things

for the people.

We consider things

for the country.

Focus on what's important and leave trivial matters behind.

We can finally see the sun.

Your Ladyship.

Why did I fall asleep?

Here.

Put it on.

Oh no.

What time is it?

Did Prince leave?

Yin Zheng!

Today is your first day in court!

Don't be nervous.

Believe that you can do anything.

You're the best!

What did she just say?

I know!

What did you know?

She might say

I'm the best.

How did you hear that?

Bow in salute!

Greet to the Lord!

Greetings, Your Highness.

Please rise.

My Lord,

the first debt of Jinchuan has been paid.

But now all the money of Xinchuan Government

has been used to assist Danchuan.

If Jinchuan forces us too hard,

we have no choice but to hold the Three-region Negotiation.

-My Lord, I think Xinchuan... -My Lord.

I think

Prince Song is right.

We help Danchuan out of mercy.

Jinchuan knew the situation

but still asked us to pay back the money.

If we keep obeying them,

we will lose our prestige

as the head of nine regions.

And we might also lose your prestige.

But...

Zheng,

it's good that

you don't dare to say anything for the first time.

Step aside.

We will teach you well.

Don't worry.

He tried his best to let father make an exception to promote him.

But once he goes to court, he's still under my control.

It's useless to get father's acknowledgement.

In order to repay the debt,

he offended all the officials.

I want to see who else will help him.

An.

Brother.

I know.

You

helped Zheng collect the debts

because you wanted to perform well in front of father

and move out of the palace as soon as possible.

That's true.

Brother.

I've been bored in the palace.

It's okay.

I understand.

It's all in the past.

I'll explain to everyone later

that you

were threatened by Zheng.

It wasn't your intention.

An,

if you need anything,

it's more reliable to resort to Brother.

Am I right?

Of course.

Thank you, Brother.

We are brothers.

You're welcome.

Let's go.

Your Highness,

how was the court meeting today?

Did something happen?

Nothing.

That's good.

Let's go back.

Prince Zheng, please wait.

Prince Zheng.

Lord wants to see you.

Prince Zheng is here.

Father.

Madam Xinchuan.

Mother.

It's your first day in court.

Song is afraid that you'll be scared.

If you talk too much, you may make mistakes.

That's why he didn't let you say too much.

In the future,

you need to practice more.

Yes, father.

One more thing.

You mentioned

you need a hostess for your new mansion.

I've selected a perfect candidate for you.

The eldest daughter of Lord Jinchuan,

Princess Yuanying.

What?

Are you too happy to speak?

But I just want to let Mrs. Li from Jichuan to be my wife.

I don't want a new hostess.

Please grant my wish.

Li is from a poor family.

When you married her,

your father agreed

to choose a better wife for you.

He is fulfilling his promise.

And this marriage

is offered by Lord Jinchuan.

I think

the Sixth Prince of Xinchuan is good.

He has a talent to help the people.

He is quite similar to Ying.

If you think it's good,

I'll go and ask Ying's opinion.

No need.

With her temper,

can we discuss her marriage with her?

I'll write a letter to Lord Xinchuan

to settle this with him.

The debt collecting

in Jinchuan

is quite a good job.

Lord Jinchuan highly appreciated you.

Princess Yuanying

has been known for talents since childhood.

Marrying her won't be unfair to you.

But I don't want to.

Zheng.

Think carefully before you speak.

This concerns the affairs between Jinchuan and Xinchuan.

You can't refuse.

Father has promised to appoint Li as my wife.

Please fulfill your promise.

When did I promise you?

Besides,

don't you understand the benefits of marrying a princess?

Benefits?

I can't even ask someone to treat me sincerely.

What benefits do I want?

Even if there's a benefit,

will I get the chance to enjoy it?

♫A star that hasn't slept♫

♫Falls between your eyebrows♫

♫A gust of wind blows♫

♫And stops by my ear♫

♫The moon shines♫

♫In my heart♫

♫Your smiles are all over♫

♫Gradually I am used to♫

♫Experiencing ups and downs myself♫

♫I don't dare to get related♫

♫But you came to me♫

♫And lit up the stars in my sky♫

♫I don't know what to say. I am so excited♫

♫But you can tell what is in my heart with your eyes♫

♫The road is long. Luckily, I have you♫

♫In rivers and mountains, let's appreciate the smoke rising♫

♫The past is gone with the sunrise♫

♫The warmth in your palm is in my heart♫

♫Let's share the light in wind, snow, and coldness♫

♫I am relieved when you are with me♫

♫A star that hasn't slept♫

♫Falls between your eyebrows♫

♫A gust of wind blows♫

♫And stops by my ear♫

♫The moon shines♫

♫In my heart♫

♫Your smiles are all over♫

♫Gradually I am used to♫

♫Experiencing ups and downs myself♫

♫I don't dare to get related♫

♫But you came to me♫

♫And lit up the stars in my sky♫

♫I don't know what to say. I am so excited♫