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♫ The fresh breeze blows through the alley ♫

♫ The fragrance of ink on you ♫

♫ The brush meandering on the paper ♫

♫ This love will last forever ♫

♫ The moonlight pours in the water ♫

♫ I can't help but start to sing ♫

♫ You play a melodious song ♫

♫ It recorded our sweet time ♫

♫ Being drunk but happy in the world (Spend the rest of my life with you) ♫

♫ Watch the wood in a deep dye (Let's ride a horse to see the world) ♫

♫ With you in my life, I'm not afraid of any storm ♫

♫ I feel safe (You whisper in my ear) ♫

♫ There is a distant call (I fell into the light of your halo) ♫

♫ It's too hard to break from your embrace ♫

♫ Immersed in wine and time goes by ♫

♫ Being drunk but happy in the world (Spend the rest of my life with you) ♫

♫ Watch the wood in a deep dye (Let's ride a horse to see the world) ♫

♫ With you in my life, I'm not afraid of any storm ♫

♫ I feel safe (You whisper in my ear) ♫

♫ There is a distant call (I fell into the light of your halo) ♫

♫ It's too hard to break from your embrace ♫

♫ Immersed in wine and time goes by ♫ [A Girl Like Me]

[Episode 29]

Your Highness, if you run into any problems later, you can go to Lord Shi Jin.

Lord Shi is loyal to you. You can trust him.

Your Grace is right. But this matter...

may not be good to involve Lord Shi.

What a big issue is it that Mr. Shi can't get involved?

Since we're all family here, I'll get straight to the point.

Luo brought Shi Feixian back to his mansion directly.

Really?

Do Her Highness and His Majesty know?

Father doesn't feel well now. It's better not to worry him.

Zhang, you're always like this.

When you run into issues with Prince Luo, you become fearful and hesitant.

It's clear that he's the person who sent assassins to kill His Grace earlier.

But you covered for him and blamed it on Prime Minister Yan's men.

Princess Ban, you shouldn't make false accusations.

If you have any proof, please ask the Court of Judicial Review to investigate it.

Or else, don't say anything lest you stir up disunity.

Crown Princess, so you'd rather let Prince Luo do what he wants?

Jiang Luo even tried to kill His Grace.

He may get worse later.

Hua, you're worrying too much.

Though Luo is impulsive, he's not a bad man.

I just want to remind you here.

You spoil Prince Luo, but he won't thank you for that.

It's you!

What did I do?

Don't put on an act here! I'm in this situation now.

Are you happy?

You gave me so many contraceptive herbs.

Are you satisfied with my thank-you gift, Mr. Xie?

Shi Feixian,

aren't you afraid I'll kill you since you keep me alive?

It's better for the patient to remain calm.

Well.

I'm here to tell you Crown Prince sent a troop last night.

Your Fude House...

is no more.

His Highness has a weak character. How could he do this?

His Highness couldn't do it. But Count Cheng'an could.

Now you have only two options.

You can choose to assist Prince Luo to ascend the thrown with me,

or choose to perish together with me.

Whatever your choice is, I shall take you on to the end.

Why are you here?

Wanyu.

His Highness is worrying about his injury, so he especially asked me to come.

I will take care of my brother. You don't need to come.

Take good care of Mr. Xie then.

His Highness is very worried about his injury.

If he were really worried, why didn't he come in person?

Why send her to put on the act?

Here, Chongjin.

You're the prince's wife. How can you stay so long in your parents' home?

I'll ask someone to escort you back now.

He doesn't like me at all. What do I go back for?

Go back now. Apologize to Prince Luo.

Beg him to keep you in his mansion!

Shi Feixian is living in his mansion now. Do you still want me to beg him?

Wanyu!

I'm useless now.

If you are also abandoned, who else can the Xies rely on?

Wanyu, Father is getting old now.

He's going to retire soon.

Qilin is blind. He can't be an official for this life.

And I…

I am a disabled man who can't even have a child.

Do you really want to see the Xie family decline and become a laughingstock?

I…

Now the Xie family

can only rely on you.

[Qingyu House]

Hua. Count Cheng'an. His Majesty is really generous this time.

Thanks to His Grace.

Let's go.

Look at that. Look. Look. It's so beautiful!

Looks like His Majesty really cares about Hua.

He planted Hua's favorite peonies.

Your Grace, when Huahua moves in,

you can paint more pictures of it.

What name do you think we can call this house?

[Bai]

[Baishou House]

[Baishou House] Baishou House. What does it mean?

It's called Baishou House. ("Baishou" literally means "white haired")

Hope I can live together with you till an old age.

Here. Put a bet! Half chance! Win as much as you bet!

Pay you as much as you bet! Come on! Put a bet!

Put down! Put!

It's such a surprise that Princess Ban and Count Cheng'an are really getting married!

I wonder if it's Princess Ban's luck or Count Cheng'an's luck.

Red color represents the Bans and Rongs will tie the knot.

The black one means they won't. Come on. Put a bet!

Young Master Ban, h... ha... have you bet on it?

Certainly. I bet on the black one.

You'd do that to your own sister?

- Yeah. - What do you know?

I never win a bet.

So the black one means my sister will get married smoothly.

I bet on the red one.

Change it.

I've got some business. I'm going.

You can keep playing. Bye.

- Bye. - Don't leave.

When I saw you last time, you were fancy like a peacock.

Why are you like a roasted chicken today?

What? Did Prince Luo abuse you?

I'm not in a good mood today. I don't want to argue with you.

I know!

Did your sister betray you and take away your Prince Wude?

Ban Heng, are you finished?

Or do you feel annoyed because you haven't cooked for long?

Do you know where I can get some nice almond shortcakes in the city?

Almond shortcakes?

When I'm in bad mood, I like to eat almond shortcakes.

But today I've hunted the cake shops all over the city.

They are either too sweet or too dry.

Almond shortcakes…

Actually, if you know how to make pastries,

I can lend you the kitchen in my home.

Really?

But I have one condition. You must allow me to have a taste.

It's done. Come on. Have a taste.

- Taste it. - Wow.

It's hot.

What do you think?

It's good!

Xie Wanyu, I can't believe you're such a great cook!

I will also find a wife who can cook well.

There are few girls who can cook in the city.

Indeed. It's a pity that you're the prince's wife.

I can't…

I mean, you're the prince's wife. You can't cook.

What're you thinking?

What're you thinking? Whoever you want to marry is none of my business.

Who I want to marry obviously has nothing to do with you.

I can marry anyone.

Why are you worrying so much?

It's more than my sister does. Let me tell you.

Since childhood, what my sister is best at doing is to pump herself up.

Who are you bad-mouthing?

Hua! Hua!

Oh, good. He praises your cooking every day.

I happen to need your favor.

[Chef Selection of Ban's Mansion]

[Chef Selection of Ban's Mansion] Chef selection of Ban's mansion is beginning now.

You two can leave first.

You haven't tasted it yet. How come you just asked them to leave?

A good dish should be a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste.

Those two are too ugly. No need to taste them.

You can leave, too.

Your three's specialties are in different styles.

It's hard to judge them now.

- You. You're eliminated. - Why?

You sweat so easily. It's unhygienic.

Go. Go. Go.

Congratulations, you two. You can throw your dishes away now.

They're all gone. Why are you still here?

It's such a good dish. What a pity to throw it away!

The person who cherishes ingredients and knows what a good dish is is a good chef.

Princess Ban, it's her.

[Celebratory Bedding and Clothing]

Are the quilts in this shop really that great?

My princess is finally getting married. We should choose the best ones.

You can rest assured. I've found someone to ask around before we come.

It's the best shop in the city, even in the country.

Really? Let's go.

Are you choosing quilts for a wedding?

- Exactly! - Exactly!

Not for us. It's for my young master and her lady.

Do you need me to introduce them to you?

No. We can pick ourselves.

Okay. Take your time then. I'm available at any time.

This one is good. My young master likes quiet colors.

But my princess likes those beautiful and big ones.

Why do you need it to be so big?

Princess kicks her quilt off a lot.

I think she kicks people a lot.

What do you mean? What do you mean? What do you…?

It is improper for men and women to touch each other.

Do you think you are qualified?

I…

[Ban Mansion]

Anle. [Ban Mansion]

Anle, why are you here?

I heard that you're getting married. You didn't tell me.

So I have to come here myself.

Stop making fun of me. When will you remarry?

So many people are adoring me.

I can't decide whom I'll marry within a short time.

There's no time. I'm here to bring you to my mansion.

I haven't met Hua for a long time.

Now, I'm bringing her to my mansion to have a chat.

You don't mind, do you, Count Cheng'an?

I dare not reject Your Highness's invitation. But it's getting dark early in spring.

I hope Your Highness can consider that.

Rest assured. I'll definitely send Hua back to you safely.

Anle, why are you taking me to your princess's mansion?

Silly girl. You're getting married. This is your last chance to party like crazy. Let's go.

Why do you need to go?

Young Master, did Princess Ban really go home with Princess Anle?

Hua and Her Highness haven't met for a long time. They must have a lot to talk about.

But I heard that Princess Anle called all her followers to the mansion.

Be careful not to get cold, Young Master.

This… This is the happy single banquet I prepared for you specially.

They are all thoroughly accomplished in lyre-playing and painting.

You can choose whatever you want to listen to and watch today.

It's… It's hard to choose.

You're right.

How about I introduce two young men to you?

This one is Mr. Zhang. You'll not be bored

by his face, even for a hundred years.

To be honest, isn't he as cute as Count Cheng'an?

This girl…

This is Mr. Wang.

A man?

You two will have lots to talk about. He's a famous singer in the city.

If you want to listen to any operas, you can ask him to sing it for you.

[Rong'an Mansion]

[Rong'an Mansion] Your Grace.

If you don't know which one to choose, how about you show off your skills to her?

Please rest assured, Your Highness. We will take good care of Her Grace! Rest assured.

Don't, Anle. I'm engaged.

- Your Grace. - Sir, just use words..

Why are you getting so close to me?

Wow—

If I remember it right, I didn't invite you to come today.

Your Highness, sorry for the rudeness. I happened to pass by.

I notice the trees are in blossom, so I decided to come in to enjoy the scenery.

Enjoy the scenery? Then, why are you holding two buckets of water?

You've misunderstood me, Your Highness.

I saw that they were getting close.

I thought they were up to no good.

So I drove them away with water.

Hua, I'll take you back to change.

It's not convenient today.

I'll come another day.

Are you coming again?

Let's go.

It's cold. How can you go back in your wet clothes?

Are you implying that we don't have any clothes in my house?

If Hua wears your clothes,

I'm afraid it's an arrogation crime.

It's my mansion. I have the final say.

He's right.

As Ban's Mansion is not far away, I don't want to bother you.

Silly girl, don't talk.

I'm helping you.

Helping me?

Don't you want to see Count Cheng'an get jealous?

Hua, let's go.

Actually, it's okay to change clothes here.

Exactly.

I have not only many beautiful clothes here,

but someone to serve Hua to get changed.

I will serve her. No, I will.

- I will serve her. - I will. I will.

No need.

Her Grace is only used to the customized green tea soaps.

She is uncomfortable outside.

It's better to go back.

It's also good to change the flavors occasionally.

Hua.

No one here knows the water temperature Hua uses.

What if she gets cold?

What if she's burned?

You keep saying no to my offers.

Are you going to bathe her yourself

when Hua goes home?

Anle, what are you talking about?

Your Highness, the joke goes too far.

We are famous for our gentleness.

Your Grace can just enjoy our service.

Yes. We're very gentle.

If Count Cheng'an doesn't want to bathe Hua,

I have many people here who're willing to do it.

I'll bathe her!

A word uttered cannot be taken back.

Don't go back on your words, Count Cheng'an.

Let's go back.

Your Grace,

what's wrong?

It's only been two days.

You have planted so many flowers.

So amazing.

I won't have you really bathe me.

Don't be shy, Your Grace.

After drying yourself, why don't you go rest in your room?

Are you still jealous?

Count, open the door first.

We can talk about it, okay?

You drenched me with water.

I haven't blamed you for that.

Now are you mad at me first?

Are you coming out?

I will tell my father and

ask him to kick your ass.

I'm wrong.

I will admit my mistakes to Duke Jingting someday.

You…!

You can just stay inside forever!

Once I think of

the broad and strong chest of Mr. Qin,

I feel safe.

How about I borrow him from Anle

and ask him to be my bodyguard?

Don't you dare!

I never knew you were the jealous type.

I'm a gentleman

who takes country development as my responsibility.

How will I be jealous of those gigolos?

All right. It's my mistake.

I didn't really want to go there.

After all, all men in the world can't be compared with you.

Isn't that right?

Isn't that right?

Look at me.

I promise.

Even if there are a thousand handsome men in front of me,

I won't see them. Really.

If they force me to look, I'll blind myself

to keep my integrity for you.

If all people in the world

are as good at talking like you,

the Court of Judicial Review may find it hard to settle a lawsuit.

The peonies are so beautiful.

What to do if they wither?

They may get ugly.

When we move in after getting married,

we'll live here together forever.

There'll surely be a time where they will bloom.

By then, I hope I can be carefree like now.

Your Grace, you can chop firewood over there.

And I can primp myself in the room.

If you are painting pictures,

I can play the qin by your side.

What do you mean?

I…

Are you saying that I can't play it well?

No. Not at all.

I thought that you're still thinking about the nice music,

I'm so pleased.

Well.

Between that, I play swords and I play the qin,

which would you choose?

Practice your sword then.

It must be so pleasant to see you practice swords here.

Look at you. You're saying I can't play the qin well.

Hua, listen to me.

I didn't mean that. I mean, you…

You don't deserve the qin.

Hua, I didn't mean that.

I… Hua. Hua.

[Shen Nong's Herbal Classic]

Miss, I've served the soup to Miss Wanyu.

Change clothes for me then.

If it's late, the soup will be cold.

Yes, ma'am.

Are you afraid?

Don't drink that!

What do you mean?

The soup is mine. You can't drink it.

How precious is your soup?

You can drink it, why can't Miss Wanyu?

Shi Feixian, what's your problem?

Let's talk it through today.

You've misunderstood me.

But the soup…

The Huanhua herb!

Isn't it a kind of contraceptive herb?

Miss, she's hurting you purposely!

Nonsense!

It's for my lady herself!

Stop talking!

Why are you doing it?

I've felt sorry for you that I've been His Highness's concubine.

If I give birth to His Highness's child,

it'll be bigger harm to you.

What's done is done.

What do you want by telling me these?

I want nothing.

I only want you to know I'm missing you all the time

and missing those years when

we recited poetry in the bamboo forest,

when I taught you to draw a fishtail.

Today, I bring you the shortcakes I made.

Almond shortcakes.

I know you have a fancy for almond flavor.

Do you remember that there's a time

when you had three shortcakes at a time,

and I gave you mine to bring back.

No, I don't.

That's true.

Now you're a noble wife of the prince,

but I'm just a criminal

who can't either go home or visit others.

If you don't mind,

just taste the shortcakes I made for you.

I'm leaving first.

Don't…

Miss, are you going to forgive her like that?

I also feel sad

when seeing her in this situation.

But as long as I'm prince's wife,

I can't get along well with her.

But aren't you going to divorce?

But Chongjin…!

If I divorce now,

the Xie family will have no hope.

Bad things keep happening to my brothers.

I can't be so selfish.

I should think for the Xie family.

Miss, what's wrong?

The almond cakes are so good.

Now I'm even more stressed...

Mother asks to see us today.

If you dare to talk about divorce in front of Mother,

or mention Shi Feixian, I will not spare you.

Rest assured. I'm not that stupid.

Smile.

- Greetings to you, Mother! - Greetings to you, Mother!

Mother, I've been busy lately

and haven't come to greet you a lot.

Please forgive me.

Mother, I've prepared this specialty from the South for you.

I wish you to be healthy and happy forever.

Don't be angry, Mother. I don't know what I did wrong.

Please tell me. I will correct it.

You are a prince's wife.

But you let the harem be in such a mess.

Where's the decency?

Mother.

I have only Wanyu in my harem.

How can it be a mess?

You brought a girl back from the outside.

Do you think I don't know it at all?

You've been married for a long time but have no child.

You're a second son.

If you still have no child, your father may send you to a fief now.

I know.

You are a legal prince's wife.

Though your husband has concubines,

you can never lose your control over anyone.

So just relax and give birth to a royal heir.

About the other matters,

I will deal with them for you.

Thank you, Mother.

Luo,

your brother and Crown Princess are such an affectionate couple.

Why can't you learn from your brother?

Mother,

I have something else to do.

I'll leave you to rest then.

You…

I will take my leave.

Chongjin!

Chongjin! Chongjin!

Your wound hasn't healed. Don't move.

Son, why are you up?

Qilin, help your brother go back to his bed.

- Leave me alone. - Chongjin!

Chongjin, health is the most important.

Don't force yourself.

Mother is right.

If you are hurt again,

it won't matter what kind of position you hold.

I must see Prince Luo. Chongjin!

Prince Luo. Prince Luo.

You can lose your life.

How can you see Prince Luo?

If we knew it would be so dangerous to work for him,

you shouldn't have done it.

Our family...

has enough food and money.

There's no need for you to work hard, son.

Darling.

Father,

your words

are beyond my expectation.

But I can't bear to leave such a bad situation

to Wanyu alone.

Father,

let me go.

- Chongjin! Chongjin! - Chongjin!

- Chongjin! - Chongjin!

They said only methods of governing the country before.

Now they even ask me to learn private issues from him.

Your Highness.

Feixian.

You got scolded by Mother a lot before.

But I've never seen you being so anxious.

There must be other things that annoy you.

Feixian,

I can never hide anything from you.

Mother said that when Jiang Zhang ascends to the throne

and I still have no heir,

Father will send me to a fief.

You are suffering such grievances for me.

I feel so sorry.

I'd better leave tomorrow.

I don't allow that.

If I can't even protect the girl I love,

how can I still be a prince?

I'm not worth it.

Don't feel inferior.

Xie Wanyu is unqualified to have my child.

I have only you in my heart.

Your Highness.

But...

if you don't want to sleep with Wanyu,

there's only one way to go.

Stop Crown Prince from ascending the throne.

That's exactly what I'm thinking.

You're so smart and considerate.

How can I not love you?

But it's a pity that Xie Chongjin is injured now.

I have no one to discuss it with.

Xie Chongjin requests to see Prince Luo.

Xie Chongjin, how's your injury?

Though Mr. Xie is injured,

he won't delay discussing the big issue with Your Highness.

With such a loyal counselor,

Your Highness should cherish that.

I'm willing to work for Your Highness

till my death.

Great.

Good. You have lived up to my expectation.

Your Highness,

I have an idea to help you ascend the throne.

I don't know if you dare to do that.

These are the colored-glaze hairpins from the West.

Hua, this is for you.

Rong Xia, that's Shan Ke's legendary painting tools.

You can take them back.

Your Highness, just cut the crap

and speak it out.

Days ago, it's indeed Jiang Luo who assaulted you.

I'm sorry for that.

Please forgive me.

I accept your apology.

But I want to say something, too.

You covered up for him this time.

But if he doesn't correct himself and serves the devil again,

it may be big trouble.

Hua.

It doesn't matter.

Now the Farming Festival is coming.

Father doesn't feel well this year

and entrusts me with this major task.

Luo has always shown no interest in sacrificial activities.

Yet this year he offers to help with preparing it a lot.

Last night, Suyue reminded me that

maybe Luo

is plotting something again.

The sacrificial activity is a big affair.

If he does something bad in the sacrifice,

Your Highness's fame will be damaged.

That's exactly what Prince Luo wants.

Your concern is understandable.

Princess Royal's birthday banquet almost triggered a court fight.

If something happens at the Farming Festival again,

I… I'd feel too ashamed to see Father.

Are you asking for help, Your Majesty?

I hope Hua and Count Cheng'an can

attend the sacrifice at the festival.

Attend the sacrifice?

Aren't only married people allowed to attend?

Don't worry.

Father has written an edict.

From now on,

you are legally husband and wife approved by His Majesty.

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♫ Paper kite, blue tile, Begonia in midsummer ♫

♫ Make jasmine tea in the room ♫

♫ Sing a song and fiddle with Pipa ♫

♫ Her bright smile and gloomy expressions ♫

♫ Crimson clouds flew into the house ♫

♫ Can't control the feelings It's all in the dream ♫

♫ The rain pours down on a sunny day, washing out all the affections ♫

♫ Faith is like a flower ♫

♫ We promised to live a free life ♫

♫ But can be flicked away like dust with fingers ♫

♫ Only want to live a carefree life with her ♫

♫ Travel around the world while we are still in our youth ♫

♫ Nothing is impossible in the dream ♫

♫ Go to the end of the world together ♫

♫ The fleeting life is just a moment ♫

♫ With no fear, willing to take her hands to see the big world ♫

♫ We promised to live a free life ♫

♫ But can be flicked away like dust with fingers ♫

♫ Only want to live a carefree life with her ♫

♫ Travel around the world while we are still in our youth ♫

♫ Nothing is impossible in the dream ♫

♫ Go to the end of the world together ♫

♫ The fleeting life is just a moment ♫

♫ With no fear, willing to take her hands to see the big world ♫