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[My Fair Princess]

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♫ 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 ♫

If she so dares to behave as she did with me today,

she deserves to be punished even if she isn't sent to the Imperial Clan Court.

Let it be a warning to the concubines and other princesses.

Your Majesty, Xiao Yanzi can be a little reckless.

However, she wasn't raised in the palace after all. It's forgivable.

Moreover, her blunt and naive nature

is exactly why His Majesty adores her.

Should we constrict her with royal etiquette,

wouldn't that take away her good qualities?

Don't we already have enough princesses of proper etiquette in the palace?

That's absolutely right! Consort Ling took the words right out of my mouth.

Since Princess Pearl was originally a commoner,

isn't it good that she retains the traits of a commoner?

I do agree that discipline is needed

but I don't want to put her off with all the strict rules of the palace.

Let's take it easy!

We'll do as you say then, Your Majesty.

I shall take my leave.

Thank you for Royal Father's protection and to Consort Ling, for standing up for me.

In return, I'd gladly be your slave in my next life to repay your kindness.

Don't you get ahead of yourself!

What the Empress said was not without reasons.

She still is the mother of the nation.

How could you disrespect her?

You're unruly, you make enemies as you go,

not to mention, you stir up all kinds of crazy trouble.

What should I do with you?

Just treat me better, demand less from me. That will do!

Look at what just happened!

Royal Father doesn't just like Xiao Yanzi, he adores her!

If he knew the truth, would he be devastated?

I don't know but this Xiao Yanzi is really weird and eccentric.

She even disregards Her Majesty.

To be honest, I acknowledge and am genuinely impressed by her prowess.

Same goes for me! She has a full bag of tricks.

Jumping over walls at midnight,

dressing up as a eunuch, fooling around with us in the palace,

and today, she made such a scene.

Think about it! Nanny Rong is usually so arrogant.

She pressured a maid into hanging herself last year.

But Xiao Yanzi managed to give her a hard time.

The way she handled Her Majesty just now was really impressive.

I think, even Father was stumped and speechless because of her.

However, isn't it be dangerous now that she has made enemies with Her Majesty?

That's not my only concern.

There's also Xia Ziwei who's under your roof.

Xiao Yanzi is playing with fire.

She's in enough trouble as it is, yet she remains so oblivious.

I'm really worried for her sake.

One wrong move and she might end up in pieces.

Don't make it sound so bad!

Perhaps, we could convince Ziwei to take this secret to her grave.

Just play along with this mistake.

Is that possible?

It's not impossible.

Xia Ziwei is graceful and gentle.

She doesn't seem to be aggressive for anything in this world.

Don't exaggerate! Will you?

If that's really the case, she wouldn't have come to Beijing to see Royal Father.

I'm being serious! Don't let your affections for Xiao Yanzi put out your faith for Ziwei.

Don't forget! Ziwei is your real sister.

I already can't wait to meet this sister of mine.

[Scholar Manor]

Greetings from Xia Ziwei to Your Highness.

My name is Yongqi.

As you probably know, our generation is represented by the character "Yong."

Age-wise, I am older than you,

so I'm considered your fifth brother.

I've ordered all servants to leave the premise, except Jinsuo.

Miss Xia, feel free to speak with Prince Yongqi.

You said you are my "fifth brother."

I know they're nothing but those two words,

to me, it carries a hefty weight.

I came all the way from Jinan.

I spent half a year traveling

and struggled a few months in Beijing.

I did all I could and was faced with countless obstacles.

You're the first family member that I've met.

I have no words to describe just how thrilled I am now.

Even though I can't be acknowledged by His Majesty,

I'm still grateful to God

because you've acknowledged me.

Who would've thought that within the palace,

I already have a new sister like Xiao Yanzi,

while beyond the palace, I even have another sister like you.

Ertai and I were talking about the two of you on our way here.

Do you believe my story?

Aren't you afraid that I'm a liar?

Do you not think that Xiao Yanzi is the rightful princess and I may be an imposer?

We couldn't be more convinced now.

It's because Xiao Yanzi has confessed everything to Prince Yongqi and Ertai.

She confessed?

She admitted it?

Yes, she said she had no choice.

There were too many complications and misunderstandings,

which led to the current situation.

She cried and said she had let you down.

Such a grave matter!

She expects to write it off with just an apology?

Whatever we tell you does not mean anything.

You'll only clear up all questions when you speak to Xiao Yanzi in person.

Just now, Ertai told me that

a lot has happened to Xiao Yanzi in the palace.

She's in a risky position now.

We're not even sure if she can leave the palace,

but we'll do our best to arrange it.

Is that so?

Yes, I'll surely find a way.

Xiao Yanzi has been pleading me to take her to meet you.

Did you know?

She tried to climb over the walls at night just to try and see you.

She nearly got killed by the guards who mistook her as an assassin.

She was carrying a lot of money and jewelry, so she could give them to you.

Really?

Yes.

Ziwei, can I ask you for a favor?

There's no need to be so courteous, Prince Yongqi.

Please tell me what you need.

Please don't harm Xiao Yanzi.

No matter how things may look right now,

I trust Xiao Yanzi has her reasons.

It's a matter of life and death.

I urge you to think before acting.

Miss.

You can't be moved just by Prince Yongqi's words.

There are things you can give up, and there are those that you can't.

Xiao Yanzi took your status and your father.

She has gone way too far.

You can't live your life in the shadows just for her.

If you don't harm her, she will harm you.

You have to think this through.

Jinsuo!

Jinsuo,

you know me too well.

You really fell for it?

Do you really want to give up?

For the sake of Xiao Yanzi, you're willing to sacrifice yourself?

What about being a princess?

- What about your dear father? - I didn't say anything like that.

But deep down, you're already thinking that.

You can't do that.

Think about your mother!

Won't you let her down?

All her life, she treasured those things more than her life,

but they got lost after she passed them to you.

Now, you've lost your father, too.

- Your mother won't be able to rest in peace. - Stop it!

Jinsuo,

we grew up together.

We're master and servant in name but we're closer than sisters.

I can never hide my feelings from you.

I do know full well that you may be even more frustrated than I am

about what Xiao Yanzi did to me.

It just that Prince Yongqi, Erkang, and Ertai,

all said she had her reasons.

Perhaps, she is really in a tight spot.

I don't want to make any decisions right now.

I'm very touched.

Despite everything, I was, at least, able to meet one of my brothers.

I'm no longer an orphan.

However, that brother of yours is only standing by Xiao Yanzi.

You also noticed?

Did you realize whenever Prince Yongqi talked about Xiao Yanzi,

his eyes shines with joy. Ertai as well.

They all adore Xiao Yanzi very much.

I can't tell if that's the case for Prince Yongqi,

but I can tell that Young Master Erkang's eyes shine brightly every time he sees you.

Your Highness, are the lights not bright enough?

I ask Mingyue to fetch another lantern, shouldn't I?

It's bright enough. Leave me be!

Your Highness, I've cut another stack of writing paper.

Should I cut more?

Yeah, do it.

Yes, Your Highness.

[Ziwei]

Ziwei, what should I write to make you understand?

If I had known that I would have to write a letter one day,

I would have learned more words!

Your Highness, you should rest.

Poetry is a pretty difficult thing to write.

It's almost midnight.

Let's continue tomorrow.

You two should go to sleep. Don't mind me!

Let me think alone some more.

We shall stay and help you out, Your Highness.

We're not tired at all.

You two are finally saying "we".

"We"...

I don't know how to write the word "we."

[Scholar Manor]

A letter from Xiao Yanzi?

She wrote it personally?

That's right! A pretty thick one.

She kept insisting that I hand it to you in person.

[Ziwei]

Didn't you mention that Xiao Yanzi never studied much?

Yes, I once taught her how to write my name.

It took her days to learn it.

She kept complaining that my name had too many strokes.

That's why I'm so surprised that she could even write me a letter.

I just knew that Xiao Yanzi wouldn't lie to me.

I knew that there had to be a reason for all of this.

She was injured!

None of you told me that she was injured.

Why didn't anyone tell me about this? She was shot by an arrow.

Was her injury severe?

Didn't any of you tell Ziwei that Xiao Yanzi was carried into the palace?

Back then, four imperial doctors saw to her injury.

Royal Father even said that it would cost them their heads if they couldn't save her.

- It took ten whole days to heal her. - Why didn't you tell me?

None of you brought this up before!

We even thought you knew.

- I thought Erkang already told you. - I also thought Ertai told you.

However, none of us actually did?

Xiao Yanzi was shot on the hunting grounds! All three of us were there.

Prince Yongqi was the one who shot her.

I'll explain the details later.

Did you understand the letter?

Yes.

What did she say?

You might not get it.

I'll read it out for you.

"Millions of words within, yet I know not how to start.

May they reach you in my drawings.

Let the bird be me and the flower be you.

As the bird wandered the borders of life and death,

the flower wept its tears in sorrow.

As the bird struggled to speak,

it gave in to the emperor's unconditional love.

As the bird was still bewildered in confusion,

the fate of a princess had already descended upon it.

Guilty as it is,

the bird asks for the flower to bear no resentment.

There will come a time when the pearl is righteously returned.

When that happens,

the bird shall be prepared to atone for its guilt."

That is all.

She explained everything clearly.

A princess, she is indeed.

Today, I've finally seen

what a master of words truly is.

It seems we have come across every unique lady that could've ever existed.

Prince Yongqi, it's all thanks to the shot you made.

Nice one!

That's a strange way of saying thank you.

There's not a single word in this

yet, it carried so much meaning.

Only you could understand this.

It must've been hard for you.

It's no wonder you are sworn sisters.

Only true sisters would have such a connection.

I am honored to have a real princess like you in my humble abode.

Should there be anything that we're not attentive of, please do let us know.

Don't say that!

You're making me embarrass.

I got too excited from receiving a letter from Xiao Yanzi,

so I elaborated her message.

Please don't laugh at me!

It's just a play of words.

I'm willing to bet if you were by Royal Father's side,

he would also be so smitten with you.

Wait, why? Please stand up!

How can we have you kneel before us?

Jinsuo! Quickly! Help your mistress up.

She must have a request. Please let her speak!

I'll be honest to everyone.

Ever since I learned that Xiao Yanzi became the princess,

I harbored hate, resentment, and anger towards her.

But lately, after listening to your thoughts and reasoning,

I've come to realize that

my existence doesn't just bring harm to Xiao Yanzi's life,

but also to many other innocent lives.

Today, after reading Xiao Yanzi's letter to me,

I no longer resent her,

nor do I blame her.

You've said before that

God probably has His reasons for letting this happen.

I finally believe it now.

Considering the current situation,

if I attempt to reunite with my father,

there'd be two possible outcomes.

One, my father believes me.

Then, that would cause Xiao Yanzi's demise.

The other possibility is that my father doesn't believe me,

and that would cause my demise.

You are absolutely correct.

It's clear that you've fully grasped the situation.

My death or Xiao Yanzi's death are both prices not worth paying.

If God sent Xiao Yanzi into to the palace

and mistakenly allowed her to become a princess,

helping me bring Father happiness

and fulfill the role of a daughter,

what is there to resent?

Hence, I have decided.

From now on, Xiao Yanzi is Princess Pearl,

and I am Xia Ziwei,

just a commoner.

Forever a commoner like everyone else.

Right now, everyone who knows about this secret is here.

Please do me a favor.

Please keep this a secret until the end of time.

Hurry and get up!

Everything you just said

has been on our minds for a long time.

It just that nobody had the courage to say those words to you.

You finally said them yourself today.

It's a relief for Prince Yongqi and us all.

You're able to see the bigger picture

and you're so considerate of Xiao Yanzi.

For this, you sacrificed yourself.

I am truly in awe

of your nobility and selflessness.

Ziwei, I promise

your sacrifice will not be in vain.

God has other plans for your happiness.

I'm sure of it!

Young Miss.

Jinsuo, don't feel bad for me.

The things my mom entrusted to me to bring to my father has been passed to him by Xiao Yanzi.

Seeing the way he's treating Xiao Yanzi,

I can tell he hasn't completely forgotten about my mother.

I believe that

my mother can finally rest in peace.

Prince Yongqi, please relay my words to Xiao Yanzi.

Rest assured! I'll tell her word for word.

[Shu Fang Zhai Palace]

She said that? Did she really say that?

Yes, she really did say that.

I'll be honest, Xiao Yanzi.

I was born into the royal family.

I have many aunts and sisters.

I grew up among princesses.

However, never have I met such princesses like you and Ziwei.

Your honesty and bluntness, and Ziwei's idyllic nature...

The two of you are a perfect match.

Having been surrounded by prim and proper princesses,

I have to give it to you for breaking the mold

and also Ziwei for her exquisiteness.

Enough with your princess analogy. Just tell me!

Instead of getting mad at me, hating me or despising me,

Ziwei even read out my letter in poetry?

Are you sure that you aren't lying? I even dreamt of Ziwei choking me to death.

I didn't lie to you. She even said, she forgives you.

Hooray! Ziwei forgave me!

I knew it all along! Sworn sisterhood couldn't be for nothing.

Gods of both Heaven and Hell are always watching.

Still...

I still have to return this princess title to Ziwei.

I absolutely have to!

Help me find a way, won't you?

How do I give her back her status?

Without getting beheaded though.

I'm actually quite pleased with my head.

Keep it down! You want the entire world to know?

You even made an enemy of Her Majesty.

She might have planted ears all over the palace.

Yet, you're still shouting?

Oh, you address Her Majesty as Mother. Is she really your mother?

Not really! It's just because she's the empress, I have to address her so.

My real mother is Consort Yu.

She has passed away.

Her Majesty's son is the twelfth prince, not me.

Amitabha! (A Buddhism praying, chant, or greeting)

Stop with your "Amitabha"!

If I was her son, I could at least put in a good word for you.

The fact that I'm not is what's bad here.

Her Majesty has always been prejudiced against me.

Now, there's also you.

Why doesn't Her Majesty like you?

Since the beginning of time, conflicts in the palace have always been about one thing.

Let's not talk about that.

You pulled through a big threat that was right before your eyes.

As long as Ziwei has forgiven you, you're safe.

Just be Princess Pearl at ease. No need to worry about the rest.

Honestly, I'm sick and tired of being a princess.

Please think of a way to get me out of this.

All right, I'll think of a way to get you out.

But before I do, promise me you'll stay out of trouble.

You better not butt heads with Her Majesty.

There are set rules to survive in the palace.

Your willfulness is only going to come back to bite you.

Please, learn to protect yourself, okay?

Don't you worry about that! I survived your shot, so I'm now pretty much immortal.

I really do worry.

If you are to end up losing your head,

I would rather the shot had killed you right then,

so that I wouldn't worry so much.

What did you say?

Nothing! Nothing at all.

Stop changing the subject. Just tell me!

When can you arrange for me to leave the palace to meet Ziwei?

Haste makes waste!

Waste... what? Are you telling me not to be anxious?

How can I not be anxious? I'm incredibly so distressed.

Royal Father called for me just now.

He told me to go study with you all tomorrow.

The moment I heard the word "study", I got a massive headache.

How can I study?

I can't even read.

And that Teacher Ji... He sounds like a wise man.

I'll definitely blow my cover tomorrow. What should I do?

What are you afraid of? You have Ertai and me. We'll surely help you.

Teacher Ji will definitely give you a test first.

Just look out for our hints. We'll make sure you don't embarrass yourself.

He's even going to test me?

Oh no! I'm done for.

I'm really a goner.

Here comes His Majesty!

Heavenly blessings to Your Majesty.

Be at ease! Xiao Yanzi, greet Teacher Ji.

Teacher Ji is a knowledgeable, talented man.

He's the one who came up with your title of "Princess Pearl."

I have to rely on him even more from now on.

He's your first teacher, so learn well from him.

Best wishes and health to Your Highness.

It is an honor for me to be your mentor.

I will do my utmost best.

No worries, Teacher Ji!

All right then, let's begin.

After you, Your Highness.

Today is Your Highness's first day in class.

I say we do away with the bulky textbooks

and try something fun.

What do you think, Your Highness?

I'll pose some phrases then.

Phrases?

Don't worry! I'll only pose two-word phrases.

It'll be easy.

Okay, the starting phrase is "clock."

Please finish it!

Clock... Clock...

"Luo bo." (TN: Means "strikes")

"Luo bo."

"Luo bo"? (TN: She says "bo" in a different tone, so the phrase means carrots.)

Teacher, she meant to say "strikes".

"Strike", like how a gong strikes.

"Clock strikes." They go together!

All right then.

I'll give you another one. "Satin."

Please, Your Highness.

Satin…

"Luo bo." (TN: Means "silk")

"Luo bo."

"Luo bo"? (TN: She says "carrots" again.)

Why is it "carrots" again?

Master, she meant to say is silk.

Satin and silk.

That works too.

It seems Your Highness knows only of rhyming, but not deciphering.

That's pseudo-phrasing.

As for my third question, let's go with the word "fact."

Your Highness, please.

"Luo bo"! (TN: Carrots)

Ertai, Prince Yongqi,

What's your explanation now?

Teacher, she meant to say "ipso", as in stating the inevitable.

"Ipso Facto."

Isn't that another perfect phrase?

Excellent phrase!

Xiaolan, the princess is surrounded by experts.

It looks like you'll need to try harder.

Yongqi and the others, remember to maintain your composure.

Being a ghostwriter is in no way beneficial to Xiao Yanzi.

Now, we'll compose a descending poem. (TN: A type of poem that uses less characters in each line, with the last line being one word.)

A total of four lines.

The first containing seven words,

the second with five word,

the third line, three words,

And the final line with only one word.

You are free to jump in and complete any of the four lines.

Please!

I shall start.

A regular building stands tall, lofty, and square.

On it, a clock hangs.

The gong strikes...

Clang.

Yes, that's it!

Really?

Did I get it right?

Yes, you finished it beautifully. Nicely done!

All right, please be silent.

Next, let's complete a poem.

I'll dictate the last half of the lines.

Listen carefully!

Round as a circle, half goes missing.

In disarray, vanished in silence.

Prince Yongqi, you may give the princess an example.

Yes.

The moon on the 15th is round as a circle.

On the 7th and the 8th, half goes missing.

The starry night twinkles in disarray.

As the clouds cover the sky, it vanishes in silence.

That is not bad. Not bad!

I'd like to demonstrate, too.

It can't be too complicated.

The moon cake is round as a circle.

A slice through the center, half goes missing.

Attracting rats in disarray,

a cat's meow and they vanished in silence!

Not very refined!

Your Highness, have a try.

- Can I pass? - You must.

There isn't anything to be ashamed of.

But... what if I don't get it right?

It's all right, we can learn from our mistakes.

We can refine it to make it better.

Okay, I'll give it a try.

Teacher's eyes are round as a circle.

A punch in the face and half goes missing!

Everyone laughs in disarray!

The emperor sighs and all vanish in silence.

Royal Father, don't sigh.

I know I'm not well-versed with the stuff in books.

However, I'm an expert when it comes to street smarts.

If you don't believe me, I'll give you a riddle.

I'm sure none of you can solve it.

You sure are confident.

Did you hear that, Xiaolan?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Please pose the question, Your Highness.

Okay, here goes!

The mountain goat goes up the hill, the hill scrapes its horns.

"Baa" goes the goat.

How is it?

Well, Teacher Ji?

Please tell us the answer.

The latter half goes like this.

The water buffalo goes into the river, the river covers its nose.

"Moo" goes the buffalo.

I see, I see!

There is no end to learning.

Princess Pearl, you have earned my respect.

Hooray!

Who would've known that there'd be a day

when the wise Ji Xiaolan admits defeat to another?

Thank goodness I learned this riddle from Ziwei.

I managed to stump even Teacher Ji.

Apart from the clothes we're wearing now, the rest have been washed and folded.

All right! We'll wash the clothes we're wearing once we return to the compound, and then we'll send them here.

Let's go We need to give our thanks to Lord Fu and say goodbye.

Where are you going?

We're heading to the hall to see Lord Fu, Lady Fu and you two brothers.

My father went to visit my sixth uncle and has yet returned.

Ertai went to the palace so he's not home, either.

Is something the matter? You can tell me.

I'd like to thank everyone.

We've been under your care for so long and caused you worry.

Now that things have quieted down,

I think it's about time we left.

I've washed all the clothes Madam Fu lent me and left them on the bed.

Why are you leaving so soon?

- Have we caused inconvenience to you? - No, no! Not at all.

It's exactly because you've given us great hospitality that I feel uncomfortable.

I've caused too much trouble for you.

It is also time I returned to where I belong.

What do you mean by "where you belong"?

Are you referring to the compound?

Or the palace?

Or your home in Jinan?

Where do you belong? Can you please clarify?

Right.

The world is vast,

yet there's no place where I truly belong.

But I'm clear about the places that I don't belong.

Then...

Young Master, I'll step away.

- Take your time to talk to Young Miss. - Okay.

Ziwei,

I'll be honest with you.

- I don't intend to let you leave. - Why?

Because... all of us, including Prince Yongqi,

have more or less give you a lot of pressure.

Ultimately, you had no choice but to give up on reuniting with your father.

Moreover, although we're aware of your noble background,

we still acted selfishly.

We kept your identity a secret

in order to protect those we want to protect.

That is why we feel really indebted to you.

And for these debts, we sincerely hope you'd treat this home as your own

and allow us to make it up to you!

I'm grateful for your kindness.

You need not feel indebted to me.

I chose to give up this path on my own accord.

I, too, have someone I wish to protect.

Your whole family has already treated me with utmost sincerity.

For that, I am forever grateful.

However... this isn't my home after all.

It doesn't feel right for me to keep on staying here.

Please just let me leave.

But there's still a chance you may claim your status one day.

Who knows? Things may take a different turn!

As long as you stay here, you'll easily know of the happenings in the palace, about His Majesty,

and even what Xiao Yanzi is up to.

Isn't that a good thing?

Besides, we're in midst of figuring out a way

to get you into the palace to meet with Xiao Yanzi.

I know very well that it's very dangerous to sneak into the palace.

Lady Fu and you all may get blamed.

After reading Xiao Yanzi's letter,

I'm no longer in a hurry to meet up with her.

As long as we're all safe, that's a great blessing in itself.

But... But...

Don't you at least want to meet His Majesty?

So what if I do meet him?

Leaving myself with some room for imagination isn't so bad after all.

So... you insist on leaving?

Yes.

Forget all my prior reasons for asking you to say.

What if I say I would like you to stay here for me?

What do you mean?

You're a smart person.

You still don't know what I mean?

Ever since that day at the parade,

when you fell at my feet,

grabbed my shirt

and recited the emperor's poem,

I was already enthralled.

This whole time while you were living here,

we saw each other day and night.

Seeing your demeanor, character, and tenderness,

I've fallen for you.

I couldn't help it.

I shouldn't have said all this and made you feel uneasy,

especially since you're of royal blood.

I don't know what you'll think of me now.

How am I considered royalty now?

I've said it before.

I'm just a commoner,

an orphan without parents.

I don't even have a family of any status.

You're the one who's of royal blood.

You're the young master of the grand secretary

and one of His Majesty's favorite officers.

You're bound to be betrothed to a true royal lady in the future.

I grew up under my mother's inferiority.

I dare not dream of anything.

What if you're allowed to dream?

I'm sorry.

I wasn't thinking through and spoke carelessly.

Forget what I said!

If you have decided to leave,

let me first inform my parents.

Then, I'll take you to the compound.

I'll stay.

What did you say?

For the last reason that you said,

I won't leave.

I'll stay.

Your Majesty, I know that

because of Princess Pearl and Consort Ling,

you've been unhappy with me.

I'm here to ask for your forgiveness.

There's no need to ask for forgiveness! That's being too serious.

Never mind the fact that we are royals but it has always been difficult for concubines to get along.

Even in a commoner's household, married couples have their own conflicts, too.

It's just how it is.

We've been married for such a long time.

You should know me well enough.

The day when I anointed you as the empress,

I announced to the world that you

are filial, humble, and respectful.

Do you still remember?

What I cherish most about you is your gentleness and thoughtfulness,

but how is it that you've become so harsh?

I know my mistakes.

I shall keep Your Majesty's words in mind

and learn to keep my composure.

You know me best, Your Majesty.

The reason I lose my cool is always for your sake.

Ever since I entered the palace, I've thought never of myself.

- I only think of you, Your Majesty. - That, I know.

Your Majesty is a sentimental and genuine person.

When facing relationships,

your empathy always comes first.

This trait of yours is what touches me the most.

You treat Princess Pearl the same way, too.

It's because you know that her mother waited for you all her life,

seeing her like that, I bet you can't help but sympathize with her.

You voiced my exact thoughts.

Since you get it, why can't you be more forgiving toward her

and show her more love?

You've misunderstood, Your Majesty.

Even putting aside the fact that I'm the empress,

even if I were a concubine, I wouldn't be a foe to Princess Pearl.

Especially, when I know how much you adore her.

But it's a fact that she is a little undisciplined.

You shouldn't treat her like your happy-pill forever.

That will actually harm her.

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