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♫ Recite a phrase when flowers are in bloom ♫

♫ A little less mature were words of my youth ♫

♫ It takes years to deepen the story ♫

♫ Weathered and sealed in the bluestone ♫

♫ When strings are played, sound lingers like undying love ♫

♫ Play a song in the dream of three lifetimes ♫

♫ Fold an old rice paper ♫

♫ Write down the obsession ♫

♫ Let's go crazy once in a long time ♫

♫ The moon is slowly engraved with light and shadow in three lifetimes ♫

♫ Candle warmth frees the longing for each other ♫

♫ Love flows; I'm crazy about you ♫

♫ Let's go crazy once in a long time ♫

♫ Who is entangled in the depths of one’s mind? ♫

♫ Candle warmth frees the longing for each other ♫

♫ Love flows, bestowed by you ♫

[Catch Up, My Prince]

[Episode 3]

Come forward.

Stop. You look slim,

but each step you take seems to weigh a hundred pounds.

This would be due to suppression of internal energy.

Your Highness is so good at speaking in jest.

The department's matron only taught me to sing and dance.

How could I know any martial arts?

A lady from Entertainment Education Department naturally wouldn't know.

But you're not from there.

You're from Green Lotus Sect.

Catch her!

Over there!

- Catch her! - Yes!

- She's from the Yu family. - Your Highness.

Is someone out to get you?

She would be from Green Lotus Sect.

The bandit gang, Green Lotus Sect?

Investigate Green Lotus Sect in the next few days

and report back to me.

My Lord, I injured the back of that female assassin's hand.

- I'll go after her! - There's no need.

My Lord, your hand...

It's fine.

Her swordsmanship looks familiar.

It should be Yu Family's Rainbow Fish Sword Technique.

When Yu Family was eradicated, only the youngest daughter escaped.

That must have been her.

But she hasn't done anything in the past ten years.

What happened to the people from Green Lotus Sect?

We're still waiting on the report.

Continue surveillance of Cherished Orders Palace.

Yes.

The Ministry of Rites wrote that Fourth Prince left on purpose.

When the time comes, she will have no place in the palace.

She appears to be cornered.

Fourth Prince is harboring a criminal

and conspiring against the state. What a great accusation.

We kill two birds with one stone.

Greetings, Empress Dowager and Lord Xu.

Please rise. [Empress Dowager of New Ming]

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I asked you to check Crown Prince's astrology reading. How did it go?

What you worry about

is caused by a misfortune entering the palace.

The stars are in uncertainty.

Someone who impedes Crown Prince has appeared within the palace.

This person lacks talent and virtue

and greatly affects Crown Prince's health.

I'm afraid that in the long run...

What is it?

I'm afraid Crown Prince's health will...

Find me this person! We can't allow Crown Prince to be affected!

Yes.

[Sketchbook]

[In Dali Kingdom, there lived Young Master Duan who had a charming disposition.]

[He couldn't help but treat every lady he met with kindness and affection.]

He met the fierce, sensitive Miss Mu, the clever, quick-witted Miss Zhong,

and the out-of-this-world, refined Miss Wang one after another.

Young Master Duan was the first man to see Miss Mu's true self.

[Miss Mu once swore that any man, who truly saw her,]

[would have to marry her.]

Then Young Master Duan was asked to marry Miss Zhong

since he almost destroyed her innocence.

[However, when he came to Sugu,]

[he fell in love with Miss Wang at first sight]

because the fairy-like Miss Wang looked exactly

like an immortal statue he had seen in a cave.

[Unfortunately, these three ladies turned out to be his younger sisters.]

He couldn't marry any of them.

He looks similar to you.

Your Highness...

Tell the girl I'm not happy with this ending.

Is Fourth Prince so angry that he wants to throw this sketchbook across the room? [Clothing Department]

No, he's not angry. He just asked for some changes.

What? Would you be happy if he were angry?

Not at all.

Xiao Jia, come here.

How is the embroidery of the mandarin duck and the frog coming along?

I can't do it. It's too difficult.

Let me see it. You should know that our next assessment is no trivial matter.

They'll take your head if you don't pass.

What is this?

Did you embroider the legs of a centipede?

And this... What kind of frog is this?

I've never seen anything like this.

Of course, you wouldn't know.

It's a sewing method used to suture a wound to save a life.

It's way more useful than those pretty mandarin ducks and butterflies.

Yun Zhu, don't you think it's unreasonable for them to kill me

just because I can't embroider flowers?

Xiao Jia, take this seriously.

I heard the Astronomy Bureau observes the night stars.

They said a jinx reincarnation with no talent or virtue is here

to disrupt the imperial harem and impede Eastern Palace.

Are they using this talent and skill assessment

to find that person with no talent or virtue,

in order to kill that jinx?

How can they do that?

Xiao Jia, we still have some time before the assessment.

You'll pass if you keep practicing.

Then you won't be killed.

That's so hard.

Is this another plot arranged for me by the system?

What a stupid assessment.

What should I do?

I heard you weren't satisfied with the ending of my story, Your Highness.

Young Master Duan's ending is quite sad.

It seemed luck brought him and each lady together,

but in the end, he had no happy life with any of them.

That's what happens when a promiscuous man flirts with all he sees.

It's a story of lovers' being shown to be siblings.

It's Lord Duan's fault for being such a lady's man in his youth and eventually causing his son's downfall.

[Sketchbook Story]

The ending is quite sad, but the drawings are very amusing.

I can tell you put some thought into it.

It's rare to see you satisfied, Your Highness.

May I ask for a reward then?

Are you asking for a reward? Let's hear it.

I'm certain you know of the palace's talent and skills assessment.

As a Clothing Department maid, I'm not that skilled in needlework.

If I don't pass the assessment...

and am killed...

who will continue this sketchbook for you?

So did you come to the residence of one of the examiners to ask for help?

- Are you one of the examiners? - Yes.

What luck!

Your Highness, did you know there's another ending to this story?

Teach me a skill to help me pass if you want to know the other ending.

What do you want to learn?

I heard you are talented in instruments, chess, painting, and calligraphy.

Which one is the quickest to learn?

Let's start with your terrible handwriting then.

I don't want to write anymore. I think you're just trying to make fun of me.

- Am I? - Yes.

You're writing with a strong hand

and in such a skillful manner for it to be so ugly.

Why don't we write poems instead?

"Last night was full of stars and the night breeze,"

"West of Painting Tower and east of Osmanthus Hall."

"We lacked colorful phoenix wings to fly side by side, but our hearts were united."

If you're that anxious to finish the next verse, you write it then.

Fine, I'll write it then.

[We lacked...]

There's no one way to write.

Just let it flow naturally.

I didn't know I could write such nice characters.

Do you think

I'm a gifted student?

Your Highness, I am sorry. I'll clean your fan.

You... What are you doing?

Don't mess around.

I'm not interested...

Take the clothing to wash it; otherwise, I won't see you tomorrow.

You, take the clothing to wash it.

Your Highness, Miss Xiao Jia stained your clothes today, but you don't seem angry at all.

It's just clothes. Why would I fuss about this with her?

These characters are ruined too. Why don't I throw it away for you?

Did I tell you to throw it away?

Get me a brush.

Your Highness, you work wonders with just a few strokes.

How amazing!

That looks to be...

A gardenia!

You're smart.

When did you start liking gardenias, Your Highness?

Just worry about your own matters.

Yes.

How is the investigation?

I did a thorough investigation.

The spy killed the originally-selected dancer,

and took her place in Entertainment Education Department.

She must have heard you often invite singers

and dancers to perform at your residence

so she tried to find a way into Cherished Orders Palace.

What does she think my residence is?

Does she think people can just come and go as they please?

Hasn't Miss Xiao Jia come and gone as she pleased

for the past few days?

Why are you using her nickname of Miss Xiao Jia?

Miss Xiao Jia is a kind person. It sounds more friendly to call her that.

Besides, don't you have feelings for Miss Xiao Jia, too?

Your Highness, I have good advice.

Let me hear it.

Since you care about Miss Xiao Jia so much,

why don't you consider

having her move into Cherished Orders Palace?

Miss Xiao Jia is better to work for you

than to wash clothes all day at the Clothing Department.

It's a favor not usually granted even when asked.

She's not like the other ladies.

Besides,

I don't get to decide whom I eventually marry.

I don't want to hurt her.

Every prince has had more than one wife.

How dare you!

Don't mention this again.

Yes.

Move!

[Cherished Orders Palace]

The Astronomy Bureau's prediction, that one with no talent or virtue will impede Crown Prince,

has spread quickly.

The talent and skills assessment is strange too.

I don't believe in any astrological readings.

But it does come with its benefits.

A thin waist you can hold in your hands, this is what they mean.

I lost.

I am a bit bloated from eating.

How is she always so valiant?

I heard it was Xu You Zheng who asked Her Majesty

to order this assessment.

Her Majesty asked Heir Apparent's Household Administration

and Ministry of Rites to arrange it.

Also, Xi You Zheng is the examiner for this assessment.

You should be on guard, Your Highness.

It's fine. He wouldn't dare cause trouble at Heir Apparent's Household Administration.

What happened to your hand?

I was accidentally hurt practicing sword-fighting a few days ago.

Ask Xiao Bao to give you my cut-wound ointment later.

Thank you, Your Highness.

What do you think?

[Calligraphy Practice]

How many times have I told you?

You make the center stroke thin and lengthen the horizontal and vertical strokes.

Each character resembles a beautiful lady with graceful posture.

Look at your characters. People certainly are the characters they write.

Every character is round and plump.

Round...

Geez.

You talk badly about me.

You said I was round.

You implied I am a pig.

Stop pretending. Your tears are dry.

All right, I'm sorry.

I spoke without thinking.

You didn't speak without thinking. I'm just stupid.

I am a bad teacher.

You're not a bad teacher. My characters are just like I am, round and plump.

You're not round and plump.

You have a graceful posture.

Do I have a graceful posture? Didn't you say my special talent was eating?

How can I not gain weight?

Fine. How about this? You're not in the mood to practice calligraphy today.

Why don't I give you the day off?

You said it. I won't write a single character today then.

All right, don't write.

All right, come on! Let's go out!

Was I tricked?

This man, my goodness!

I'm done rowing.

Put in more effort.

Why aren't you rowing at all?

Dear, don't be upset. Friendly reminder.

Fourth Prince doesn't use a paddle to row a boat. He depends on the waves.

Do I depend on waves?

It was a slip of the tongue! I'm sorry!

Tell me.

How am I improper? (Improper and waves use the same character)

Since you care about Miss Xiao Jia so much,

why don't you consider

having her move into Cherished Orders Palace?

I don't get to decide whom I eventually marry.

I don't want to hurt her.

Why is he so moody?

How am I supposed to finish my mission with him?

I'm so angry!

Miss Lu.

I wonder if he's in a good mood today.

What is it? Do you plan to stay out there all day?

He doesn't seem in the best mood.

The talent and skills assessment is in three days.

Your head will be tied to a beam

if you fail to succeed.

(TN: Calligraphy Practice)

(TN: Calligraphy Practice)

Can you tell me the ending of the story now?

- Are you talking about the story of Young Master Duan? - Yes.

Here's the ending:

Little do you know, his father's unfaithful wife took revenge on her husband.

The result of that revenge was Little Master Duan, her son.

Thus Little Master Duan grew up without the same mother or father

as the three ladies.

So he can marry whomever he wants.

Then Young Master Duan could marry his beloved Miss Wang, after all.

The lovers finally married.

Not at all!

Miss Wang likes his older cousin.

Although his cousin became insane trying to restore his country,

she was still unwilling to leave his side.

Young Master Duan returned to Yunnan

and took Miss Zhong and Miss Mu as his concubines.

So it seems to still be a sad ending.

Young Master Duan got to have more than one wife. Isn't that what every man wants?

No, no. With all the women in the world, we want to marry only "the one."

Sugarcane the Fourth, is that really how you think?

[Morality, Faithfulness, and Etiquette]

Quickly, place it here.

Put it over here!

Be quick about it.

Here, let me help you.

This one too, put it over there.

Be careful.

I heard it was Xu You Zheng who asked Her Majesty

to order this assessment.

Also, Xi You Zheng is the examiner for this assessment.

Your Highness, we still have some time before the assessment. Why don't you rest for now?

No need.

Keep an eye on them.

Make sure they have all equipment needed for the assessment.

Understood.

The servant girl must pass.

[Everlasting Palace]

[Eleventh Prince of New Ming: Zhao Chen Xuan]

Xiao Huan, where are all these maidservants going?

I'll go ask, Your Highness. Wait here.

No need to ask, we'll just follow them.

- Come on. - Your Highness.

Wait for me.

Crown Prince has arrived.

Greetings, Your Highness.

What is His Highness doing here?

Please rise.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Old Four, thank you for today.

All I did was check the roster and ensure the equipment was ready.

What are you doing here, Big Brother?

I must thank Lord Xu.

He heard from Astronomy Bureau that a jinx, with no talent or virtue, is here in the palace,

and it directly affected my illness.

So he despaired for me and requested a decree from Grandmother.

I feel terribly sorry for involving so many people in this

so I came as well.

Big Brother, do you believe in this kind of thing?

His Highness' safety concerns our nation's destiny and fortune.

New Ming is blessed that you're able

to personally attend.

Your Highness, please take your seat.

Big Brother, are you all right?

- Are you all right, Big Brother? - Are you all right, Your Highness?

I'm fine.

What's going on here?

Oh no.

Big Brother!

How are you doing, Big Brother?

Eleven, what are you doing?

- This wasn't caused by my slingshot. - You...

Second Brother, I'm fine.

Let's not waste time. Let's begin.

You may all rise.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Please check your equipment.

We're about to begin the assessment.

You're so lucky.

Second Prince acted so quickly during that critical moment.

Second Prince practiced his martial arts since childhood.

He ranks first in New Ming imperial military exams.

No one can last more than ten moves with him.

Yun Zhu, I didn't expect you to like Second Prince.

Xiao Jia, don't be ridiculous.

That maidservant has an injury on the back of her hand. She must be the assassin from that night.

Look thoroughly.

Xiao Bao,

follow Xin'er.

Next up, Lu Ren Jia from Clothing Department. [Morality, Faithfulness, and Etiquette]

Where are my pen, ink, and paper?

"Advanced mathematics, oil painting, anatomy"?

Qin Shou, what is this?

After practicing calligraphy for so long, the system won't give me a chance to show it.

If I had known those were the three options, I wouldn't have practiced calligraphy.

For high marks...

That won't do. My math is bad. "Oil painting"?

Definitely not, I even dislike brush painting.

"Anatomy"?

Now that's my expertise.

But where will I find a body to perform an autopsy?

[Anatomy]

One second dissection

This kitchen knife is too big.

Skin the duck.

What is she doing?

Can she do it?

Thank you for the emergency assist.

Your Highness, she took your knife.

I didn't expect her to be good at wielding a knife.

She's good.

Wow, look at her.

Wow, that's amazing.

It appears this lady shows her talents related to cooking.

Then let the Dining Department be the judge.

With only a carving knife, the meat, tendons and bones of the duck

were cleanly separated.

More rare is that no parts are damaged.

This lady is a culinary genius.

Doctor Li, have you anything to say?

Just now from the audience, I watched the young lady's knife skills.

The meridian and internal organs are exactly the same.

The girl must have studied "Cunzhentu (Anatomy)."

This lady is a medical genius.

Great! Great! Great!

Congratulations, you can capture all the characters.

Favorability page opens.

[Likes: +1 heart]

[Likes: +1 heart]

Why is Zhao Chen Yi at zero?

Where did he go?

- Hello. - My Lord.

Did you go in the order of your roster?

I wouldn't dare neglect my duty.

Take a look, Your Highness.

[Roster Order]

Your writing is so messy. It looks neglected.

Yes, yes, yes.

[Roster Order]

Do you admit your wrongdoing?

I don't know what I did wrong.

You!

If you think I did something wrong, go ahead and punish me.

It seems you really don't know.

Then I'll tell you.

Today's assessment site,

with Royal Prince and palace people,

how could you be cruel and hurt the innocent?

"Cruel"?

Xin'er, kill everyone in the secret room.

Kill them all?

- But two of them are Crown Prince's– - Kill them all.

It's better to kill by mistake than let them go. Those who entered Cherished Orders Palace's secret room

must not live.

Won't this be too cruel?

Let me tell you what's cruel!

Hundreds of people in Yu Family were killed and exiled by Xu You Zheng!

That head is right there.

Now that is called cruel.

You must remember,

revenge must not have a merciful heart.

Your Highness.

You've changed. In the past, you didn't care about others.

You told me before

a vengeful person has only hatred, not mercy.

That's the past. Right now,

I want your safety first.

If you had been at the assessment site just now,

if something had really happened to you,

how would I have helped you?

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I already made plans.

If I failed, I surely won't involve Cherished Orders Palace.

- I won't get you in trouble, Your Highness! - How could you think this way?

What I want is your safety.

But my father's murderer was right in front of me.

How could you make me miss this chance?

The feud of Yu Family has nothing to do with my Big Brother.

I didn't know Crown Prince would come today.

You almost fell into someone else's trap.

You know that Teacher has been very kind to me.

I must put your safety first.

From now on, don't risk yourself

for revenge.

I understand.

No?

Did a grown person grow wings and fly away?

Hurry and go!

Yes.

What about our spies at Cherished Orders Palace?

Cherished Orders Palace appears to drink and have fun daily,

filled with women and musicians,

but Fourth Prince is guarded.

All Green Lotus Secret Guards were identified.

Useless!

Sir, what if we let Lu Ren Jia handle this? What do you think?

That's right. I've watched her several days.

Cherished Orders Palace runs so diligently, but...

She seems able to easily enter and exit Cherished Orders Palace.

And that Yu Family remnant must come in contact with Fourth Prince.

Once we find that person, we can just...

We can only do that then.

How come I strategized so long yet his level of good feelings is still zero?

Those good times,

those exchanged secrets, were they false?

Could he be angry since the assessment wasted his efforts to teach me calligraphy?

Or is it because the level of good feelings

wasn't activated before?

Xiao Jia, use a coat. Don't catch a cold.

This coat is nice.

Thank you, Yun Zhu.

Xiao Jia, you're amazing.

All in the palace are talking about you.

You can enter and exit Cherished Orders Palace at will.

Is that so? That's good.

Eleventh Prince came seeking you today.

He has something to personally tell you.

He left after he saw you weren't here.

Then let him go.

What's wrong? Are you unhappy?

No, it's just... I'm just too tired.

It's nothing. Don't worry.

Then hurry and rest. Let's go back.

I want to stay here a bit longer.

You go back first and rest.

- Then I'm going first. - Go on.

Don't stay up too late.

What was once pleasant and unpleasant is in the past.

The saddest thing is that

you thought you planted a seed in a person's heart,

but when it came to harvest season,

you realized there was nothing to harvest.

Timing and Subtitles by the 🤴 Catch Me If You Can 👸 Team @viki.com

♫ Flowers in the mirror and the moon in the water ♫

♫ What on Earth could be better than a poem ♫

♫ To transform feelings into words? ♫

♫ To be appreciated by the destined person ♫

♫ Dancing butterflies in summer, fluttering snow in winter ♫

♫ Wisps of smoke from cooking ♫

♫ The music echoes between the mountains, making the celestial being ♫

♫ Turn into a clear breeze, peeking secretly ♫

♫ Pour a glass of wine, intoxicated like a dream ♫

♫ Enter Heaven, watch the mountains and sea, gather the sun and moon’s glory ♫

♫ The alleged flying phoenix and the falling stars ♫

♫ Are merely ♫

♫ What I wrote ♫