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[My Fair Princess]

♫ When the mountains no longer have ridges ♫

♫ When the river water no longer flows ♫

♫ When time stops, and night and day are one ♫

♫ When all of heaven and earth ceases to exist ♫

♫ Still, I won't let you go ♫

♫ I won't let you go ♫

♫ Your tenderness is the one thing I yearn for in this life ♫

♫ When the sun no longer rises ♫

♫ When the earth no longer spins ♫

♫ When the seasons no longer change ♫

♫ When all flowers and trees wither completely ♫

♫ Still, I won't part with you ♫

♫ I won't part with you ♫

♫ Your smile is the greatest thing I long for in this life ♫

♫ We will be each other's company, living without regrets ♫

♫ Urging our steeds onward, enjoying the marvels of this world ♫

♫ Let's make merry with wine and song, singing our hearts out ♫

♫ Latching onto the years of our youth with all our strength ♫

♫ We will be each other's company, living without regrets ♫

♫ Urging our steeds onward, enjoying the marvels of this world ♫

♫ Let's make merry with wine and song, singing our hearts out ♫

♫ Latching onto the years of our youth with all our strength ♫

Where's Doctor Hu? Why hasn't he arrived yet? Summon him once more!

- Summon all the doctors here! - Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, Doctor Hu is here.

Respects to Consort Ling.

- Respects to Consort Ling. - Respects to Your Majesty.

Long live Your Majesty!

Rise, Mingfang.

Doctor Li has bandaged her but she's still in a coma.

Take a look at her.

How is she? When will she wake up?

Her pulse is weak and she has suffered severe injuries.

May His Majesty please stay away for now

and let me have a good look at her.

Well...

Your Majesty, let's listen to him and step out.

Your Majesty must be tired, too.

Please rest in the chamber.

His Majesty will distract him if you stay here.

Mingfang, I trust your skills.

I'll leave this girl to you.

You must save her.

I'm anxious about this but I will obey your command.

Lamei, Dongxue! Assist Doctor Hu.

Listen to his commands. Understand?

Yes, Your Highness.

[Earthly Tranquility Palace]

Nanny Rong, why did His Majesty return to the palace in such a hurry?

Why is the palace in chaos?

Where is His Majesty?

Let's have a look.

It's best we wait, Your Majesty.

His Majesty is with Consort Ling.

He's there again.

It's been a strange day.

His Majesty returned from the hunting grounds with a heavily injured girl.

He went straight to Consort Ling's place as soon as he returned and summoned all doctors.

Now, Doctor Hu, Doctor Peng, and Doctor Zhong are all there to heal the girl.

Rumors have it, His Majesty ordered

to kill them all if they can't save her.

- Is there such thing? - Yes.

People all around the palace rushed to Consort Ling's chambers to see what's going on.

But His Majesty chased everyone away and refused to meet anyone.

This girl...

must be very beautiful.

How old is she?

She seems to be eighteen or nineteen.

Lamei said she does look beautiful,

but she's heavily injured, so she probably won't live much longer.

How did she get injured?

Apparently, she trespassed the hunting grounds by mistake and was shot by Prince Yongqi's arrow.

Girls these days will use any measures for fame and fortune.

Summon E Min here later.

I need to ask him myself.

Was he bribed and intentionally let someone into the grounds?

Think about it! Those hunting grounds are heavily guarded.

How could a girl trespass?

This girl's intentions are probably not that simple.

I believe that His Majesty is acting up again.

He just can't resist the sight of a pretty girl.

Your Majesty!

Beware, walls have ears!

Like an old flame forsaken before her time,

all I do is sit through the night waiting.

Why bother worrying about being heard?

Your Majesty.

Nanny Rong, don't feel sad for me.

I've recognized the truth long ago.

His Majesty falls in love with every woman he sees.

Let's see how long Consort Ling can stay arrogant.

She's helping him take care of an injured girl now.

When that girl wins His Majesty's favor,

she will feel what I feel.

Someday, she'll be old like me

and be left forgotten.

She'll lead a miserable life.

Your Majesty is still young and holds the title of the empress.

All concubines envy you.

His Majesty is well respected by all.

Everyone has to kneel before him.

The consorts used various means to attract His Majesty's attention.

He's already used to this.

Listen to me!

Next time, you meet His Majesty, don't put on a long face

and anger him.

I also want to be gentle

and speak kind words.

But sycophantic talk

really tarnishes my self esteem.

I can't do it!

It seems like even Doctor Deng was also summoned.

How does this girl have such a strong charm?

Your Majesty.

Yuhe! Yuhe!

Yuhe!

Respects to Your Majesty!

Consort Ling!

Consort Ling!

Your Majesty, it's barely 5:00 a.m.

- Why are you awake? - How is the girl?

Your Majesty, the four imperial doctors worked through the night

and finally stabilized her.

Right now, she's not awake yet but her senses are back.

She can feel the pain now.

I'll go and take a look.

Hurts.

It hurts.

The fan...

The painting...

Don't take my fan!

If they live, I live.

If they perish, I perish.

Here comes His Majesty!

Respects to Your Majesty!

Here comes His Majesty!

Respects to Your Majesty!

Rise, everyone!

It hurts.

It's so hot.

So hot.

The painting... The painting...

The fan...

Don't tear my fan!

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Wake up, wake up!

Can you hear me?

How old are you?

Eighteen...

Born in the Renxu year.

What month was it?

The first day of the eighth month.

Yes, the first day of the eighth month.

What's your surname?

No surname. I don't have a surname.

How can that be?

Didn't your mother tell you?

Ziwei said not to say. I don't know...

or that I'm not sure.

I have one. I do.

My surname is Xia... Xia.

What's your name?

Xiao Yanzi.

Xiao Yanzi?

Is that a name?

Xiao Yanzi.

Xiao Yanzi...

A swallow from the lake?

I see!

Rest well and don't worry.

I'll make sure you get better.

- Doctor! - Present!

You must do your best to save this girl.

Use only the best medicine and all the medicinal tributes we received.

Ganoderma, Chinese mesona, or anything, whatever we have, just bring them all here.

Let me reiterate this! No mishaps are allowed.

Yes, Your Majesty!

What? What Your Majesty means is this Xiao Yanzi

may be your princess?

Yes.

The fan and painting she was carrying

was what I gave to Yuhe back then.

It must be as they were all written and drawn from my hand.

It was when I traveled as a commoner in the Xinyou year.

It has been a whole 19 years.

Xiao Yanzi is 18 years old this year,

born on the first of the eighth month,

and her surname is Xia.

It can't be a mistake.

Yuhe...

I betrayed her.

I wonder how she's doing.

Xiao Yanzi is still unconscious so I can't ask her.

I'm so anxious.

No wonder Your Majesty was so worried about this girl.

But this is no trivial matter.

Until we have more evidence,

we shouldn't make conclusions.

I wrote this poem back then.

I promised to bring her into the palace.

"Dew is formed on the lotus after the rain.

The sun has lightened up the beautiful spring in the city.

The scenery of the Daming Lake is enchanting.

And the peak of the Tai Mountain stands tall."

Your Majesty.

The more I think, the more I wonder.

If she's not Yuhe's daughter,

why are the items I gave Yuhe back then in her care?

If she is,

why didn't they show up during these past 19 years until now?

And she even appeared so dramatically.

I almost killed her by mistake.

I'm sure Yuhe must have her own reasons.

A commoner like her...

couldn't have done anything but wait helplessly.

Don't worry, Your Majesty.

The doctors are well-skilled.

I'm certain they'll cure Xiao Yanzi.

When she's awake, you can ask her in more detail again.

Everything will be solved then.

That's all I can do anyway.

We'll have her stay here with you, for now, then we'll plan again when she has recovered.

It's my pleasure to have her staying with me.

I understand everything now.

No wonder that girl looked familiar to me.

She does somewhat resemble Your Majesty.

Really? You think so?

Really! It wasn't obvious at first, but now that you mention it, I can see it.

If you don't believe me, go and see for yourself.

Her brows and her nose are just like yours.

I think so, too.

If she's really the daughter I had with Yuhe,

that'll be a delightful surprise.

I never thought that I'd have a lost child out there!

I thought she had a certain flair.

She may be in Han attire,

but her charming aura shows her Manchu character.

She barged into the hunting grounds alone.

Any average girl wouldn't have such courage and wits.

You're totally right.

A young lady with such a fearless character!

How can she be an ordinary commoner?

What do you mean by Xiao Yanzi's in danger? Is she missing?

What happened?

You three went all the way to the hunting grounds.

How did you get separated?

That doesn't make any sense.

I was hoping that she might have returned already.

Now that I know she's not here,

then she must be in deep trouble.

Liu Qing, Liu Hong, please scout around the palace's vicinity

to see if there's any news on Xiao Yanzi.

The palace? How audacious!

Even provoking the royals?

How am I supposed to scout there?

Do you know any eunuchs or royal nannies?

I don't know any.

But I know His Majesty and his princes.

In my free time, I play chess with His Majesty

and practice fighting with the princes.

Now is not the time to be joking around, Brother.

Ziwei is already worried and crying,

and you're spouting such nonsense.

Do you have any ideas at all?

It's not like you don't know what status I stand at.

How would I know anyone from the palace?

I'm worried and angry, too.

Xiao Yanzi used to discuss everything with me.

However, she became secretive ever since she met you.

Whatever it was you went to the hunting grounds for, you should've brought us, too.

If we worked together, maybe we could've accomplished something.

But you kept it from us like we were outsiders.

- I'm so mad! - I know I was wrong.

I was too reckless. I should've thought it through.

But Xiao Yanzi seemed so confident.

She said she grew up near the hunting grounds,

so she knew it like the back of her hand.

You should know she likes boasting.

She's brave but careless, has valor but lacks strategy.

She knows a few moves but is hardly a master of kung fu.

She's just a kind soul.

You've sworn to be sisters, so shouldn't you know her?

Why do you listen to everything she says?

Don't you listen to her, too?

You also cheated people and put on acts as she told you to.

I act like I listen to her, but I'm just trying to protect her.

Stop it! Let's not get angry.

What should we do now?

What does His Majesty usually do to assassins?

Assassins? Is it that serious?

How'd she end up to be an assassin?

If that's true, she'll be beheaded.

I'll think of a way! I'll use my life to exchange for hers.

Calm down! You have no means to get to her.

Ziwei, don't act rashly and end up causing chaos.

Can you tell me frankly why you girls went to the hunting grounds?

It's...

Is it related to your background?

Is it related to your father?

Just tell me everything!

I won't know where to find her if I'm clueless about all this.

I shouted at you because I'm truly worried.

Don't you understand?

Xiao Yanzi is your sworn sister, but she's our sister, too.

In the past five years, we've lived in this courtyard together.

She's family to us.

The thing is...

someone in the hunting grounds knows my father.

Xiao Yanzi wanted to help me find him, so she courageously barged in.

Who is this person?

Fu Lun? E Min? Fuheng?

Or another lord?

If you can't tell me, I won't force you.

Starting tomorrow, I'll search through the jails and magistrates for her.

As for the palace, I have no way of getting in.

Let's hope she's not there.

Xiao Yanzi is such a kind person, I'm sure luck will be on her side.

Even if something happened to her, she'll be able to pull through.

That's true, she's smart. Things will turn around for her.

That's the Xiao Yanzi we know, isn't it?

What a soft bed!

What a cozy blanket!

What a luxurious room!

So many fairies!

Such a nice scent.

I must have gone to heaven already.

Who knew it would be so comfortable in heaven?

I can't bear to leave now.

She's awake! Is she awake already?

She has opened her eyes. Her eyeballs are moving.

Here comes Her Majesty!

Why is there an empress here?

Is this not heaven?

Respects to Your Majesty!

Respects to Your Majesty!

Greetings to Your Majesty.

All rise!

So she's the girl from the hunting grounds?

Yes.

The girl from the hunting grounds? Are they talking about me?

Am I... Am I really in the palace?

How is she?

Is she recovering well?

Your Majesty, her pulse is stable.

Right now, she's no longer in critical condition.

Doctor, you're skillful indeed.

Thank you for your praises, Your Majesty.

This girl was lucky and was blessed by the heavens.

Lucky and blessed by the heavens?

Really?

All of you, get out! Come back later.

Don't just stand there.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Consort Ling, stop right there.

- I have a question for you. - Yes.

Come here!

There are rumors all over the palace,

saying that she looks exactly like His Majesty.

Why don't I see any similarities at all?

Tell me, which part of her resembles His Majesty?

His Majesty said it himself.

She's looking more and more like him.

What do you think, Nanny Rong?

Your Majesty, all children look different.

Look at all the princes and princesses.

Everyone has a different face.

She is lying with her eyes shut.

It's hard to tell.

But someone else sees it clearly.

She said that her brows and eyes are exactly like His Majesty's.

Weren't you spouting nonsense

just to please His Majesty?

This girl's background and intentions are suspicious.

There must've been an insider who helped her to get into the hunting grounds.

I see absolutely no resemblance to His Majesty in her.

She must be an imposter!

Don't you shower lies about it.

If she proves not to be His Majesty's child,

she'll be punished to death.

Do you want to accompany her then?

Wise words, Your Majesty.

I'll refrain from speaking when it's not my place from now on.

If you know, then it's good.

I'll get to the bottom of this.

Just by a painting and a fan,

she claims to be a princess? How absurd!

Yes, yes, yes, Your Majesty.

I've seen enough

and I understand now.

Let's go, Nanny Rong.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Farewell, Your Majesty!

Don't bother!

You're around His Majesty all the time, so keep your eyes sharp.

We must not stain the royal bloodline.

If anything goes wrong, it'll mean death.

Do you understand?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Oh no!

They think I'm faking to be a princess and want to behead me.

Ziwei, look at this trouble you've gotten me in.

[Ruzhou Magistrate]

[Zui Xian Restaurant]

How could it be that we've gotten no news at all?

I'm losing confidence.

Xiao Yanzi is mischievous and crafty.

She's really good at thinking on her feet.

We were once pursued by officials, targeted by bad guys,

and even bullied by martial arts masters.

But every time, Xiao Yanzi would always be able to shake them off.

That's why she always calls herself an irrepressible, indestructible swallow.

Someone like her

would definitely do all she can to send us a message even at the slightest chance possible.

Unless, she couldn't do so.

Could she be locked up? Held captive?

Perhaps... she's completely helpless already.

- Perhaps, she... - She couldn't be!

She'll live a long life! She won't die!

Respects to His Majesty!

Your Majesty.

How is she today? Looking better?

She just had her medicine and slept.

The doctors said she's recovering well.

She woke up in the morning but was probably frightened.

She looked around but didn't speak.

Is that so?

Let me!

Her Majesty came here today.

What did she say?

I dare not say.

Just say it!

She said this situation with Xiao Yanzi is very suspicious.

If she finds out the truth, she will...

- What will she do? - She'll chop both our heads off.

I really didn't lie.

The more I look at her, the more certain I am.

Xiao Yanzi really does look a lot like Your Majesty.

Especially when she was awake.

Her gaze was just like Your Majesty's.

Who dares say she's not my daughter?

I'll chop their heads off.

When I first saw her at the hunting grounds,

I felt something different for her.

Especially before she fainted...

and looked at me with those sad eyes,

asking me if I remember Xia Yuhe...

I will never forget that moment.

She looked anxious and frightened.

All the more, helpless.

How could that paternal bond be fake?

Are you awake?

You... Who are you?

You can't address the emperor as "you".

The emperor?

The emperor!

Don't get up!

You're badly injured. The doctor said you've lost too much blood.

Lay down for a few more days.

Don't get up and spare the formalities!

You're really the emperor?

The current emperor? The Qianlong Emperor?

Why are you still using "you"?

Don't mind that!

She grew up as a commoner.

How would she know the rules?

Yes, I'm the current emperor.

Didn't you see me on the hunting grounds?

But there were so many people.

I couldn't tell who was who.

I've finally met Your Majesty!

Yes, you've finally met me.

I know you've faced plenty of hardships to get here.

Let's see if you still have a fever.

Very well! Your fever has subsided.

Are you hungry? Do you want some food?

I'll have them prepare something for you.

But you're the emperor.

Why are you being so nice to me?

I'll die of happiness!

I've saved you already so you won't die anymore.

I'll surround you with happiness and I won't let it hurt you.

Now that you're awake,

I have a lot of questions for you.

I know your name is Xiao Yanzi.

We found this fan and the Misty Rain painting on you.

Did you risk yourself on the hunting grounds just to bring me these?

I understand now.

Your mother is Xia Yuhe.

Did she pass these to you?

How is she?

Not good? What happened to her?

Where is she now?

She... She passed away.

In the sixth month last year in Jinan.

She's dead already?

I suppose that makes sense.

If not, you wouldn't have come to me.

What a pity!

Xiao Yanzi, it's been hard on you two all these years.

Your Majesty,

I...

I'm not...

Lamei, bring some water.

You must be tired because of all those questions.

Xiao Yanzi, you have no idea how much comfort and heartbreak your appearance has brought me.

From now on, your hard days are over.

You're my lost daughter.

You're home now.

Your Majesty,

I...

My Lady, please drink some water.

Slap yourself! She's a princess!

What do you mean by "My Lady"?

Please have some tea, Your Highness.

Dongxue, come and serve her. The princess is weak.

Do you want her to hold her own cup?

Yes, Consort Ling.

Here, I'll feed her.

Poor girl!

She only met her father after 18 years.

She's wounded all over as well.

Child, don't look at me like that.

I know I did your mother wrong.

You must hold a lot of resentment toward me.

Rest assured!

From now on, I'll compensate you double for what I owe you.

Congratulations, Your Majesty.

You two have finally reunited.

Silly girl! Why are you so quiet?

Call out to your father.

What? You don't want me as a father?

Yes, I do! I really do!

But I'm afraid I'm not worthy.

Who says you're unworthy?

Even if you don't want me, I want you as my daughter.

Call me "Father".

I... I...

Stop mumbling and hurry up.

Don't get His Majesty angry. Hurry and call him!

Father.

Great!

That's great! That's great!

Long live Your Highness!

Your humble maids are at your command, Your Highness.

Long live Your Highness!

Your humble maids are at your command, Your Highness.

Long live Your Highness!

Your humble servants are at your command, Your Highness.

Sorry, Ziwei.

I didn't mean to do this.

But... being a princess is just too amazing.

Having the emperor as my doting father...

is just remarkable. I can't resist this temptation.

Can you let me enjoy this for a few days?

Lend me your father for a few days.

I swear to you when I recover,

I'll bring you into the palace and return your father to you.

Young Miss, time to eat. It's so dark in here.

Why didn't you light the candle?

Why are you crying again, Young Miss?

Why do this to yourself?

Didn't Liu Qing and Liu Hong say Xiao Yanzi is resourceful?

She might be able to make it through.

Perhaps, she's already dead.

No way! Young Miss, don't curse her.

If she's alive, why haven't we received any news from her?

It's all my fault. I was too selfish.

I cared only for myself and didn't think about her safety.

You can't say it like that. We didn't force her.

She offered to help.

That's why I'm even more heartbroken.

All these years, besides my mother,

I have had no other kin.

I've lived alone until now.

Now, I finally have a close sister

who I can talk to and pass time with.

Thinking back,

I was so happy spending all this time with her.

If I had known this would happen, I would've forsaken my father

rather than letting her take this risk.

Stop thinking about it.

We're still not sure what happened to her.

The only thing we're sure of is,

the two keepsakes that were more important than your own life...

have disappeared along with Xiao Yanzi.

You sound like you're blaming her.

She was captured and we don't even know if she's alive.

Yet, you're concerned about those useless things.

What useless things?

You swore on Madam Xia's deathbed

that you would take those things to your father.

They're gone now.

Even if you meet your father, you can't prove your identity anymore.

Whenever I think about it, my heart aches.

You're unbelievable!

Are you insinuating that Xiao Yanzi will betray me?

I'm not insinuating anything! I only regret and blame myself.

Why did I let you pass those things to Xiao Yanzi?

I should've protected them with my life.

It's all my fault! I failed Madam Xia.

It's all my fault.

I shouldn't have said all that and made you sad.

I trust Xiao Yanzi. She's affectionate and loyal.

She won't betray you.

I believe the heavens have eyes and will protect Xiao Yanzi.

Don't cry, Young Miss!

I'm devastated.

I've lost Xiao Yanzi and my keepsakes.

I have no way of meeting my father, either.

What should I do?

This inner courtyard of the palace is too big to tour in one day.

You've just recovered so you shouldn't walk too much.

A light stroll will do.

Is this a courtyard or a city?

Why are there so many houses?

There's a row of houses on each side.

How strange! There's no river here

but why is there such a long bridge?

There's a pavilion up there!

- Be careful! - Hurry up!

[Yicui Pavilion]

"Ask The Grass"?

What a strange name.

It feels like I'm in paradise.

It's so surreal.

When I leave the palace and return home, nobody will believe what I say.

Princess, I have a very important thing to tell you.

What is it?

His Majesty has already acknowledged you as his daughter now.

So you're not the same Xiao Yanzi anymore.

His Majesty has so many daughters,

but I've never seen him favor anyone like how he favors you.

To be doted by His Majesty is a great honor but also a dangerous one.

I have to let you know that there are a lot of people in the palace

who will be envious and jealous of you.

If you're not careful and people catch your mistakes,

you may lose your life without realizing it.

It can't be that serious.

You better believe my words.

We must not stain the royal bloodline.

If anything goes wrong, it'll mean death.

Do you understand?

But Consort Ling, I will leave the palace and return home eventually.

It's a taboo to say that.

Go back home? This is your home.

From now on, you will live a life with endless wealth and glory,

but you better not speak about missing the common life again,

or doubts regarding your parents.

Right now, His Majesty has acknowledged you as a princess,

then you're a true princess.

You also need to believe that wholeheartedly.

What if I'm not a princess? What then?

Be careful, Your Highness!

If you're not a princess, then it is treason.

You will be beheaded.

Not just you alone.

There are many others who will be implicated.

Like E Min, Fulu, and me.

We will not be spared.

So, swallow those words back and never say them again.

Ziwei, Ziwei. What should I do?

I'm scared of dyingand I don't want to die.

I'm living so happily. I wouldn't want to lose my head.

Isn't that the princess I shot down?

Fifth Prince. Ertai.

I haven't seen your mother for some time.

Pass a message for me.

Ask her to come to the palace whenever she has time.

Greetings, My Lady. My mother often mentions My Lady.

But we all know that My Lady has been busy taking care of the new princess.

You look completely different dressed in that outfit compared to when we saw you on the hunting grounds that day.

I didn't expect I'd have such a pretty sister.

So, you are my fifth older brother.

The princess has just recovered from severe injuries.

It's not good for her to stand for too long.

Come! Let's sit in the pavilion.

Okay.

Have you fully recovered?

That day in the hunting grounds, I was sure it was a deer I saw.

But when I shot the arrow, it ended up piercing you.

When I learned I had injured you badly, I was overwrought with worry.

No need to feel bad.

Thanks to that arrow, I was able to meet His Majesty.

I should be thanking you.

You shouldn't thank him but me.

This is Lord Fu's second son.

He and the eldest son, Erkang,

are both His Majesty's favored subjects.

Ertai is Prince Yongqi's study partner.

The two are practically stuck at the hips.

Why do I need to thank you?

If I hadn't diverted Erkang's attention, you might've been saved.

When Prince Yongqi took aim, he was a step late and that's how he shot you.

So, it was actually both our efforts.

Allow me to drink a toast using tea

to the most beautiful, little deer.

To the clumsiest hunter!

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♫ I can't blame anyone for my broken heart ♫

♫ Because meeting you was perfect ♫

♫ It doesn't matter even if my tears run dry and my heart burns into ashes ♫

♫ I'll break free from my cocoon to fly away with you ♫

♫ But I fear you'll leave and never return ♫

♫ Though it's already good enough that you once loved and cared for me, and had me in your heart ♫

♫ As I soar to you, the rain gently falls ♫

♫ Like your warm embrace around me ♫

♫ I'll soar to you, no matter the distance ♫

♫ Though the journey is full of pain and tears ♫

♫ As I chase you, the wind gently blows ♫

♫ If you have no resentment, I have no regrets ♫

♫ Love is so beautiful. My heart is intoxicated ♫

♫ By the feeling of being loved ♫