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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 ♫

It's a fact that Princess Pearl is a little undisciplined.

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

That will actually harm her.

What should I do then?

I heard from the princes that she had Ji Xiaolin frustrated to no end in the study.

They couldn't even continue the lesson.

That Ji Xiaolan has often left me speechless as well.

He calls me an old geezer behind my back.

Now, he's met someone who goes toe to toe with him.

Xiao Yanzi has gotten back at him in my stead.

However, Xiao Yanzi neither studies well, nor abides by the rules.

She doesn't behave like a princess at all.

How will she gain respect from others?

Your Majesty can't be by her side and protect her forever.

She is already 18 years old, old enough to get marry.

If she keeps fooling around like this,

how do you expect her future husband to like her?

What ideas do you have in mind?

Your Majesty, if you have faith in me, entrust Xiao Yanzi to me.

just entrust Xiao Yanzi to me.

I'll educate her patiently, as though she's my own daughter.

Last time, there was a misunderstanding between me and Xiao Yanzi.

It has been on my mind since.

Now that I think about it, she is Your Majesty's daughter,

then that makes her my daughter, too.

In fact, she should be calling me, Mother.

Seeing how much Your Majesty loves her,

I really want to create a bond with her as well.

Let's do that, then.

Let Nanny Rong guide her slowly.

Do not rush things!

Even if she misbehaves, do not make a big fuss over it.

What you especially must not do is to put your hands on her.

She may have been a commoner but she still grew up in her mother's unconditional love.

- You cannot hurt her. - Rest assured, Your Majesty.

The princess told me one thing.

"Before you beat a dog, you should be aware of who its master is."

How I dare to provoke her?

Did she say something like that?

She indeed needs proper teaching.

"The father is to blame for a child's misbehavior while the teacher is to blame for not being strict."

Your Majesty, you shouldn't always side with her mischief and have Master Ji take the blame.

All right, no more pampering her.

She should be taught and disciplined strictly.

Four, five, six!

One, two, three!

I won again!

Again!

Three-of-a-kind!

I won again!

Xiao Dengzi! Roll them again!

You've lost a whole lot!

If you don't get serious, you're going to go broke!

Hurry! Hurry!

Your Highness, can we stop playing?

We can't win against Your Highness.

Why are you so fussy?

I'm not allowed to go out to meet Ziwei or to go back to the compound.

- All right, let's play. - Do you want me to die of boredom?

- All right, we'll play! - Let's go!

All right.

Banker win! Four, five, six...

Four, five, six. Four, five, six. Four, five, six!

- Four, five, six! - Four, five, six.

You lost again!

Here comes His Majesty! Here comes Her Majesty!

[Shu Fang Zhai Palace]

Heavenly blessings from Xiao Yanzi to Royal Father and Her Majesty.

What are you doing?

- It seems lively in here. - Xiao Yanzi, you...

Who brought in these dices?

Royal Father, please don't scold them.

I coerced them into doing it because I was bored.

I just wanted to kill some time.

How dare you!

You've brought bad influences to the princess.

We... Your humble servants deserve to die!

What do you mean "we"?

Who permitted you to say "we"?

I made them say, "we."

I forbade them from saying, "Your humble servants deserve to die."

Royal Father, Her Majesty, just punish me.

Don't blame them!

You are right! We can't leave Xiao Yanzi like this.

Xiao Yanzi, get over here!

From tomorrow onward,

you'll be in the study on odd days to take lessons from Master Ji.

On even days, Nanny Rong will come to teach you proper etiquette.

Nanny Rong is the senior nanny in the palace, so mind your manners.

The things that happened in the past shall not be repeated!

I will lock you up if you climb up a pole or hit someone again.

I stand by my words, so you better believe what I say.

Greetings from Nanny Rong to Your Highness.

Long live, Your Highness.

Father, why are you doing this?

Because I understand that excessive cosseting leads to arrogance

and too much love can be harmful.

I can't spoil you anymore.

What "closet"? What "ham"?

Father, don't talk in riddles!

If you don't like my gambling, then I won't do it.

However, if you entrust me to Nanny Rong,

it's like you're just feeding me to the wolves.

The next time you see me, there may not be a single bone left in me.

I've made my decision. Say no more!

If I say you must learn your etiquette, then learn it, you shall.

If you continue being ignorant and irrational like this, I will not tolerate it.

- Nanny Rong! - Humble servant at your service.

I will leave her to you.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Greetings from Maidservant Nanny Rong to Princess Pearl.

May Your Highness be healthy and well.

Greetings to Princess Pearl from your humble servants, Sai Wei and Sai Guang.

Long live, Your Highness!

What are you two in charge of?

Your Highness, your humble servants, Sai Wei and Sai Guang are brothers.

We're guards at Kunning Palace!

His Majesty specially sent the brothers, Sai Wei and Sai Guang

to serve Your Highness alongside me.

His Majesty said, "The princess might get carried away

and climb trees or misbehave again."

In case Your Highness gets stuck, these two can help.

So that's what it is, I see!

It seems the master has even brought some helpers.

You must be awfully skilled then.

- Show me what you've got! - Yes, Your Highness.

[Shu Fang Zhai Palace]

So good!

How impressive!

Please excuse our humble display!

Good men, please rise!

Don't kneel before me!

How did both of you become so skilled?

You have my genuine respect.

Can you two be permanently transferred to here from the Kunning Palace?

I want you to be my masters!

Your humble servants are not worthy.

Your Highness, now that you've enjoyed the performance,

shall we begin with our lesson?

Nanny Rong, let's make a deal, first, okay?

I dare not make deals with Your Highness.

Your humble maidservant knows that deep down,

Your Highness is absolutely unwilling to learn the rules of etiquette!

I am merely following orders!

Your Highness's willingness is not of my concern.

As this is His Majesty's decree, I dare not disobey.

Should Your Highness learn diligently, I'll accomplish the orders sooner.

Your Highness can also get rid of me sooner.

Both Your Highness and your humble maidservant reap benefits from this.

So, please stop making excuses, Your Highness.

Humble maidservant this... Your Highness that...

Your long speech sounds like a tongue twister.

The bottom line is that I have no way out, have I?

You were walking normally just now, why did you suddenly turn around without saying anything?

When walking, one must maintain a calm composure

and keep a distance from the person in front of them.

The handkerchief must be swung moderately.

Neither too high, nor too low.

Please walk once more, Your Highness.

Fine!

Your Highness!

You must raise your chin.

Your composure must be dignified.

Straighten your back.

Have a slight smile on your face.

Not too much.

Walk once more!

Your Highness.

While walking, one must not glance sideways or make funny faces.

Please walk once more, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

If you don't take this seriously, it will take weeks

just for you to learn to walk.

I have a ton of time to spare, so it doesn't matter to me.

But you, Your Highness...

will be facing me from day to night.

Won't you feel fed up?

You keep tormenting me though you know very well that I'll be fed up!

You think I'm afraid of you?

I'm only doing this for Father!

You can just roughly teach me, why are you making me walk so many times?

Please walk once more, Your Highness.

What if I refuse?

If Your Highness refuses, then I shall take my leave.

Stand still!

You're going to complain to Royal Father, aren't you?

I'm not complaining,

I'm only doing my job.

Forget it! Walk, then walk.

How hard can walking be?

Please walk once more, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Kowtowing may seem simple, but there is actually a technique to it.

Your Highness has never done it right for once.

You must kneel in an upright manner.

Your knees must be kept together, not apart.

The hands must be kept on top of each other and placed in front of you.

As you bow, the forehead must touch the back of your hands.

Your forehead does not need to touch the ground. That's only done by servants, not princesses.

Please kowtow once more, Your Highness.

Incorrect, Your Highness.

Your hands must not be placed at the side of the body.

Please kowtow once more, Your Highness.

That is also incorrect, Your Highness.

Both hands must overlap like this.

Please kowtow once more, Your Highness.

How many times do I have to kowtow until you're satisfied?

Until you do it correctly.

There is a right way to sit, as well as the right way to stand.

Even sitting down has its own rules.

You have to approach your seat slowly...

and sit down softly.

Once again, your knees must be kept together.

Both hands should be on top of each other and placed at your knees.

Please sit, Your Highness.

Your Highness, please rise and do it again.

When sitting down, the chair must not make any noises.

Please rise, Your Highness.

Maintain an upright posture.

Both feet must be tucked under the chair.

Please do it again, Your Highness.

Please do it again, Your Highness.

Please do it again, Your Highness.

Please do it again, Your Highness.

Wow! I can finally eat!

I'm so hungry that I could eat a whole cow.

I'm so starving.

Come! Let's eat together.

You must be tired and starving, too.

How can I finish all this food alone? Dig in!

Being tired is nothing but starving is a big deal.

Please put down your chopsticks, Your Highness.

What now?

Aren't you done with teaching me rules?

I'm eating right now.

Can't you let me eat in peace?

There is etiquette when eating as well.

You must not speak with your mouth full!

Furthermore, you cannot have your servants eat meals with you.

Servants are servants.

Your Highness is of noble status.

You shall not be on an equal footing with the servants'.

That is a big taboo.

Your Highness is also holding the chopsticks incorrectly.

The chopsticks must not be crossed.

No noise must be heard when the chopsticks hit the bowls and plates.

You must not make any noises when drinking soup.

Please put down the chopsticks

and do it again, Your Highness.

I quit! Okay?

I've had enough! I quit being Princess Pearl! What nonsense is this?

Sitting is wrong, standing is wrong,

walking is wrong, kneeling is wrong,

speaking is wrong, smiling is wrong,

and even eating is wrong?

Let me tell you! I've had enough of putting up with all this.

I'm leaving and I'll never come back!

To h*ll with the hat, the pearls! I don't want the earrings, either.

- Your Highness! - I don't want the shoes, either.

Here comes His Majesty! Here comes Her Majesty!

What's that?

I quit, all right? Princess Pearl, my foot!

Xiao Yanzi, what are you doing?

Respects to His Majesty! Respects to Her Majesty!

Respects to Consort Ling!

Respects to Prince Yongqi!

Respects to Second Master Fu!

What is happening here, Nanny Rong?

Your humble maidservant, at your service!

Weren't you with the princess?

How did she end up like this?

Her hat and shoes are all gone. What happened?

Your humble maidservant is at fault.

Maidservant failed to educate Princess Pearl.

Xiao Yanzi, look at yourself!

I asked you to learn etiquette but how have your manners gotten worse?

Take a good look at yourself!

Messily dressed and arrogant!

What kind of manners are those?

Royal Father, I don't care anymore! I'm done being a princess!

If you want to behead me, so be it! Take my head, take my life, then.

What do you think a princess is?

Do you think you can just become one and quit as you please?

Guards! Restrain Princess Pearl!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Royal Father, are you beheading me for real?

So arrogant and impudent!

My patience for you was wearing thin

and now, it has completely worn off.

I won't behead you but I must teach you a lesson.

Cane her 20 times!

Royal Father! Please calm down, Royal Father.

Princess Pearl is of noble status and is also a woman.

I'm afraid she won't be able to take it.

Why not a different punishment?

Your kind Majesty! Prince Yongqi is right.

Her Highness is neither a man nor a servant. Please reconsider!

They are right.

Your Majesty, Princess Pearl is frail,

and her previous injuries have not healed completely, yet.

How will she endure the canes?

Your Majesty, please do not act impulsively.

Have mercy, Your Majesty!

Do you know your mistake?

My biggest mistake was becoming a princess!

Cane her! No one is allowed to plead for her.

What are you waiting for? Do it!

I will watch you do it with my very own eyes.

Beat her hard! Beat hard!

- Do it! - Yes, Your Majesty!

One, two, three, four...

Royal Father, save me!

Five, six, seven, eight...

Royal Father, save me! I was wrong!

Royal Father, save me!

Royal Father! Please spare her!

- Royal Father! - Hit her 20 times more!

Save me!

I was wrong!

Royal Father, save me!

Save me!

Your Majesty, a cane on a child is a scar on a mother's heart.

Xiao Yanzi's mother would be devastated if she was watching from heaven.

Your Majesty, didn't you say so yourself?

You said you need to be more forgiving to your children.

For the sake of Xiao Yanzi's mother, please forgive her!

If this goes on, she'll die.

Your Majesty!

Mother!

Where are you, Mother?

Why did you leave me alone?

If you were still here,

I wouldn't have ended up like this! Mother!

Where are you?

Royal Father, save me!

Stop, stop! That's enough!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Your Highness, Your Highness!

Are you all right, Your Highness?

Your Highness! Are you all right, Your Highness?

Your Highness.

Now you know what I meant when I said, "I stand by my words," don't you?

Do not test my patience again!

I'm seriously warning you!

If I hear you say you don't want to be a princess or ignore the rules again, I won't let you off easily.

If you cause any commotion again,

you better watch out for your life.

Don't think that I will let you off every single time.

Do you hear me?

Sai Wei, Sai Guang. Summon Doctor Hu to see her.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Empress, where did I keep the blood stasis pills that the Altishahr people offered us?

It's in your study.

Nanny Rong, come to get it with me.

Yes, Your Majesty!

Consort Ling, look after her and give her a few words of advice.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Xiao Yanzi, are you all right?

His Majesty and Her Majesty have left.

If you feel like crying, you can cry your heart out.

Don't keep it in.

What did she say?

She said, "Thank goodness Ziwei wasn't the one who got hit."

[Grand Secretary Manor]

His Majesty punished Xiao Yanzi to a beating? How's that possible?

Doesn't he adore Xiao Yanzi very much?

Isn't he a kind and forgiving person?

Doesn't he especially admire Xiao Yanzi's carefree nature?

Why did he punish her?

Does that mean he adores her no more?

Is Xiao Yanzi in danger now?

Calm down first!

His Majesty is just like every other parent.

He expects the best from his children.

He must have disciplined Xiao Yanzi out of love, not hate.

Erkang is right but not entirely right.

What do you mean by right but not entirely?

His Majesty is my father. I know him too well.

Xiao Yanzi doesn't understand the saying, "Serving a king is like serving a tiger." (TN: One is at one's own peril, depending on his mood swings)

In his whole life, no one has ever dared go against him.

No one has ever said no to him.

He has become used to that life since long ago.

His words are imperial edicts and orders, and must not be disobeyed.

The first few times Xiao Yanzi argued with him, it was refreshing, so he tolerated her.

But after it happened too many times, he couldn't take it anymore.

Prince Yongqi is right.

You see? In the palace,

no matter who among imperial concubines, princes, and princesses

all of them are not only obedient toward His Majesty,

but they also try their utmost to please him.

It was no easy feat for His Majesty

to tolerate Xiao Yanzi until today.

Furthermore, Xiao Yanzi has foes.

When these foes criticize her to His Majesty,

it hurts His Majesty's pride.

He has to intervene.

By that saying, doesn't it mean Xiao Yanzi is in danger?

She has always been chirpy with no regard for consequences.

She is so stubborn that she definitely won't learn from her mistakes.

After a few days, she will be back to herself.

If she was caned today, wouldn't she get beheaded next time?

Prince Yongqi, Ertai, you are always in the palace.

You must think of a way to protect her.

Do you think I don't want to?

However, there still are rules we must abide by within the palace.

Although we're siblings, there are gender boundaries.

If Ertai and I visit her in her studio too much,

rumors will spread as well.

Madam, last time, you said

you could dress me up as a maidservant and take me to the palace.

Will you please take the risk this time?

Initially, I thought that Xiao Yanzi could leave the palace in a day or two.

Now that she's injured again, she won't be able to leave.

I want to go and see her.

This... is too much of a risk.

If we get caught, what do we say?

Sneaking into the palace is no joke.

You'll need inside help and a detailed plan.

Each of us must be well prepared for it.

A small leak will sink a great ship.

You must be patient.

How can I be patient knowing that Xiao Yanzi got a beating?

She's alone in the palace and she's injured.

She doesn't even have a friend by her side! What will she do?

Every time she is harmed, it's only because of one reason.

It's because she's thinking of me.

She wants to return me my title.

That's why she talks about quitting and says she's not a real princess.

Erkang, you used to say that she's the one who caused this trouble for me.

In fact, I'm the one who has caused trouble for her.

I have to console her and must undo this mess for her.

You and Xiao Yanzi are really odd.

After Xiao Yanzi got beaten, the first thing she said was,

"Thank goodness Ziwei wasn't the one who got hit."

As for you, because of her,

you gave up your family and father, yet you still worry about her safety.

Thinking about how brothers

in the royal family kill each other over the throne,

it makes me feel it's still better to be just a commoner, where there is genuine love.

Prince Yongqi, you can say these words in our home,

but please be mindful in the palace.

You are a real prince and you might actually become the emperor someday.

Don't get influenced by Xiao Yanzi, and end up saying that you quit being a prince and such.

- That would be a catastrophe! - Ertai!

Have you lost it too? Some things are better left unsaid.

Don't say silly things! Don't cause trouble for Prince Yongqi.

Will you help me or not?

I really want to go into the palace to see Xiao Yanzi.

I have a feeling that if I don't meet her

and tell her how I feel, something bad will happen to her.

His Majesty's love is so prideful.

Even if Xiao Yanzi had 100 brains, she would never figure it out.

Just let me meet her once!

I promise, I will be utterly cautious.

Nothing will go wrong.

It would be enought to just let me go in for four hours.

Please help me!

Get up! Get up!

Hurry and get up.

You are of noble descent. Don't kneel before us!

We don't deserve it.

Jinsuo, come! Help your young miss up.

Young Miss, please don't make things difficult for them.

It's not that my parents are unwilling to help.

We all want to help you.

Not just you, but Xiao Yanzi as well.

However, we don't want to end up making things worse, do we?

Think about it carefully!

Is now a good time to enter the palace?

Xiao Yanzi just got punished so she must feel wronged.

If she sees you, would she be able to stay calm?

Knowing her and knowing you, the two of you might hold each other

and bawl your eyes out.

If that happens, everyone in the palace will be alerted.

Right now, there are maids and eunuchs surrounding Xiao Yanzi in the palace.

If you're not careful, Xiao Yanzi's life might be at risk.

You wouldn't be able to explain yourself, either.

Think about it! How can we let you enter the palace and take such risk?

Erkang is absolutely right.

That's exactly the case.

That's right! Instead of taking the risk,

it's safer to wait for Xiao Yanzi to heal, then bring her out of the palace.

The palace is not a place where you can speak comfortably.

Everyone's worries are valid.

Right now, Royal Father has started to punish Xiao Yanzi.

If Xiao Yanzi does something again, it will be a big problem.

For the sake of her safety, you must be patient.

Don't worry! Ertai and I will visit Xiao Yanzi every day.

In the palace, there are imperial doctors and the most valuable medicinal herbs.

She will recover soon.

That's right! Although you can't see Xiao Yanzi,

I will still bring news to you every day.

Young Miss, you can write letters to her, too.

She can paint pictures for you, and so can you.

Ask Prince Yongqi to deliver it to her.

I would be honored to be your mailman.

Respects to Consort Ling! - All rise.

Rise.

Greetings Consort Ling!

Respects to Consort Ling!

- Your Majesty! - How is she?

Your Majesty, why are you still awake at this hour?

- I'm not tired. Didn't you just return from Xiao Yanzi's? - Yes.

- How is she? - Not too well, it seems.

What do you mean by "not too well"?

It was only a few strokes so how serious could it be?

It can't be as bad as being shot in the chest with an arrow, like last time.

Your Majesty, the shot on her chest last time was just an external injury.

Now, she has external injuries and internal injuries.

Internal injuries? Who hurt her?

It's you, Your Majesty.

When did I hurt her?

Your Majesty, don't you understand a woman's heart?

In front of so many people,

Her Majesty, Nanny Rong, eunuchs, maids, guards,

as well as Prince Yongqi and Ertai...

Everyone was looking at how she was punished.

Both her pride and dignity are hurt.

What hurts her the most was her father's stern words.

You insisted on hitting her.

She was too impudent and out of control, did I have any other choice?

Did they hit her too hard?

Even her flesh was peeling.

How dare they!

Who were the eunuchs that beat her?

They knew she was a princess, yet they had no mercy?

They cannot be blamed, either.

Your Majesty was the one who had ordered for a hard beating.

What did Doctor Hu say? Is it serious?

Her Highness did not let Doctor Hu see her.

Why didn't she let him?

And you also just let her be?

Your Majesty, Her Highness is a lady, and she is as pure as ice.

To be injured in such an area as a result of caning,

of course she's ashamed to be treated by the imperial doctor.

She didn't even let him look at her, as she cried and screamed to have him kicked out.

Did she take the blood stasis pill?

Have her wounds been treated?

She refused to take the pill or have her wounds treated. She refuses to listen to anyone.

The maidservants and eunuchs all begged her, but she smashed the bowl.

What? Still so foul tempered?

Even a beating didn't help?

You can't blame her.

She's having a high fever, so she's not thinking straight.

She's in a daze.

How did she get a high fever?

Doctor Hu said it was caused by the wounds.

Furthermore, anger and depression aggravate one's well-being.

The pent-up fury wouldn't subside.

He said she only needs two bowls of medicine to recover.

It was already prescribed and boiled.

Yet, this stubborn princess refused to drink it.

How dare she? I will go and discipline her myself!

La Mei, Dong Xue, Xiao Luzi, you all follow His Majesty!

- Hurry! - Yes!

Your Highness, you can't keep this up.

You're not taking any medicine or eating anything.

Even the strongest bodies can't survive.

Consort Ling gave us the best ointment.

Prince Yongqi also specially sent some Nine-Poison Bruise Relief Cream.

He says it's really effective.

Please let us put some on for you.

Here comes His Majesty!

Stay outside! I will go in myself.

Respects to Your Majesty.

Respects to Your Majesty.

Your Highness.

Royal Father, I spent six hours learning how to kowtow and kneel, but I still couldn't get it.

Please don't be mad! Let me kowtow to you again.

Why are you all covered up? Open up your blanket!

No, no!

How can you breathe with your head covered like this? Open it!

I just won't breathe then.

Pull the blanket away from your princess!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Your Highness, Your Highness...

What are you doing?

You don't want to see your Royal Father anymore?

I am too ashamed to see you, Royal Father!

I am too ashamed to see anyone.

Then, do you plan to live your life under the covers forever?

I merely gave you a few strokes.

What's so shameful about that?

You're practically burning!

Why won't you take your medicine?

Why did you turn the doctor away?

- I don't want to take it. - What do you mean by "you don't want it"?

Do you think medicine is a thing to be taken as you please?

Royal Father will kill me eventually, anyway.

There's no point in taking any medicine.

It's better if I just die sooner.

What are you saying?

Just a few strokes by the cane and you're holding a grudge like this?

Your temper is awful!

Take the medicine. You hear me?

This is an order, you hear me?

This is an imperial edict! Do you hear me?

Both of you, hurry up and boil the medicine for the princess!

Do you know how to do your job?

Yes, Your Majesty. Please forgive your humble servants. As you wish, Your Majesty.

Hurry and go!

When I caned you today, Consort Ling said,

"A cane on a child is a scar on the mother's heart."

It's the same for the father as well.

A cane on my child also pains my heart.

The truth is you were really out of line at the time.

I had no choice but to beat you.

Your personality will surely bring you trouble.

Well, it's in the past now.

Don't be sad anymore! Take the medicine!

All right?

Don't cry! What's with you?

Does it hurt?

Does it hurt a lot?

I even thought...

I even thought that Royal Father didn't like me anymore.

Silly child!

Blood is thicker than water.

How can love be lost so easily?

What's wrong?

Why are you trembling?

Are you cold?

I must call the doctor.

Even if you don't want him to look at your wounds, he should at least take your pulse.

The blood stasis is very effective.

Why won't you take it?

I'll take it.

I'll take it right away.

I won't disobey you anymore.

I won't go against your orders anymore.

But...

- But... - But what?

But one day, I will disappoint you again.

You will want to behead me then.

I must've given you a real scare this time, isn't that so?

I'm not a tyrant.

Why would I behead you randomly?

Why do you always worry that I will behead you?

Don't worry, I won't!

Your head is screwed on tightly.

- But... - Still "but" what?

I'll never be able to master those rules.

In a day or two, I will be punished again.

I will not ask too much from you.

Forget the rules if you can't master them.

Right now, just relax and recover soon,

understand?

Thank you for your kindness, Royal Father.

Ziwei!

Xiao Yanzi is much better now.

She couldn't get off her bed before but now, she's eager to get up.

She's rather weird!

So much happened to her and she made everyone worry.

Yet, she has the ability to resolve it all.

Even though she was punished, it was a blessing in disguise.

How is it a blessing?

She's dismissed from learning all those rules.

His Majesty wants Princess Pearl just to be her true self.

Thus, she's excused from all the rules.

His Majesty even announced that Pearl Princess is specially excused from kneeling and kowtowing.

She is also excused from all complicated etiquette.

Really? Then to Xiao Yanzi, that is great news!

You have no idea that Xiao Yanzi cannot stand any form of restraint.

Clearly, His Majesty does care a bit about her, doesn't he?

I think it's not just a bit, but he does care a lot about her.

I heard from Consort Ling that Her Majesty was so furious.

She debated with His Majesty but His Majesty insisted on siding with Xiao Yanzi.

His Majesty does indeed have a gracious heart, doesn't he?

He must be a good father.

In my heart, he is a respectable and warm man.

He must be stern yet gentle, isn't he?

You still think about reuniting with him, don't you?

Ever since my mother passed away,

this became the thing that mattered most in my life.

It was pretty much the only thing that mattered.

Yes.

I think about it a lot,

every day and almost in every waking moment.

I often imagine how he looks like.

Based on what I hear from you about how he treats Xiao Yanzi,

I've painted a picture of him in my heart.

Occasionally, I become engrossed with this painting

and just start daydreaming.

Sometimes, I wonder

if I had sneaked into the compound that day, instead of Xiao Yanzi...

How would he treat me?

Would he like me as much as he likes Xiao Yanzi?

As I think about all that,

sometimes, my heart begins to ache.

Don't be sad!

Perhaps, fate has other plans for you.

I have a feeling that this isn't the end of your story.

More changes may come.

Ever since I met you and Xiao Yanzi,

I've realized that there's a lot to life.

It's filled with surprises.

What do I have to do to enter the palace?

How can I meet Xiao Yanzi?

Although you can't enter the palace now, my carriage is right outside.

The weather seems pretty good, do you want to go out for a walk with me?

Can I? I really want to visit the compound.

I miss Liu Qing and Liu Hong.

I'll take you anywhere you want to go.

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