01x36 - Episode 36

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Cangxuan.

Are you drafting the restoration plan

for Daming Hall?

Grandfather hasn't issued

the imperial order,

but Daming Hall

still collapsed under my watch.

I need to do what I should.

I heard that Yueliang

has checked the accounts

over and over again,

yet he found no discrepancies.

We should thank Jing for that.

He personally sorted out the accounts.

If Yueliang wants to find

a mistake made by Chief Tushan,

it won't be easy.

Even if there's no evidence

of embezzlement,

Yueliang probably won't let it go easily.

I have never cut corners,

so naturally, I'm not afraid that

he'll find out any proof of embezzlement.

But I'm worried he would follow the clues

and find out other things.

-Cangxuan.

-Yes.

I need to make a trip to Qingqiu Hill.

If it's for Tushan Jing,

then go.

If you're asking

for the Tushan family's help

because of me,

then forget it.

What are you saying?

I promised Jing

to treat his grandmother's illness.

Recently, I've been reading

various medical books

and learning about folk cures.

I finally found a method that may work.

It's my fault.

If it weren't for me,

Madam Tushan might have agreed

to your marriage with Tushan Jing.

But because

of my current predicament,

I'm afraid Madam Tushan

will object even more.

I agreed to help treat

Madam Tushan's disease

only because

I happened to be able to do it.

I didn't think about pleasing her

nor did I hope that she could agree

to let me be with Jing because of this.

Tushan Jing seems very eager

to be with you,

yet he has not taken any concrete actions.

It's not easy

to make Fangfeng Yiying

cancel the engagement willingly.

But it's not difficult to force her

into breaking the engagement

without any choice.

I understand what you mean.

As long as we disregard her life,

there are ways to force her family

to cancel the engagement,

even if it means k*lling Fangfeng Yiying.

Then the engagement

would naturally be dissolved.

But what I want

is someone who can be with me for life.

Only a person with a kind nature

would possibly be kind to me.

In the future,

even if I'm not as good as I was,

he can still tolerate and understand me.

Some people may be ruthless and decisive

but only towards outsiders.

I don't buy it.

A ruthless person

would make an exception for me?

I'm not that narcissistic

nor do I have such strong confidence.

Who am I to think so?

Of course,

except for you.

You are the best to me.

Cangxuan.

All right.

Go ahead.

Come back early.

Then I'll be going.

Jing.

-Xiaoyao

-There's something

You go first.

The relationship between your family

and the Central Plains clans

has always been close.

Could you put in a good word for Cangxuan

in front of them?

I've stayed in Zhiyi

to help Cangxuan turn things around.

The attitude of my uncle, Chief Shen,

has softened.

For the other clans,

it's hard to change their minds

in a short time.

But I will work harder.

It's all right.

Being able to change the Shen family's

attitude is already good.

Thank you, Jing.

Xiaoyao, I

I didn't know

that you had done

so much for me in the dark.

Jing,

you are really nice.

Actually,

I'm not as nice as you think.

If you're not nice,

then there are no nice people

in the world.

Xiaoyao.

-I

-Princess, the medicine kit is ready.

Then let's set off to Qingqiu Hill.

All right.

I heard that there's nothing wrong

with the accounts

and someone's already defending Cangxuan

in the court.

It's Ying Long,

that stubborn old man.

I'll settle scores with him

after I take down Cangxuan.

Your Highness,

Fan Zhang seeks an audience.

He has a secret about Cangxuan

and wants to report it

to Your Highness alone.

A secret?

That's worth hearing.

Is everything you've said

true?

Absolutely. Not a single lie.

If Your Highness doesn't believe me,

you can send someone to check.

There's no need to send anyone.

I'll go myself.

TUSHAN MANSION

I made it.

This Longevity Poisonous Bug

can't cure your illness,

but it can extend your life

by two to three years.

Grandmother,

how do you feel?

Much better.

Much better.

Thank you, Princess.

Madam Tushan, you're welcome.

-My lady.

-Gosh.

What's wrong with you?

What's wrong?

I'm fine.

Maybe I didn't get a good rest last night.

I'm a little dizzy.

My lady.

Princess, could you take a look?

Princess,

how is my health?

Ms. Fangfeng,

you're pregnant.

Grandmother, it's not Jing's fault.

It's all because of me.

Grandmother, please don't blame Jing.

You're having Jing's baby.

You are a great benefactor to our family.

What's wrong with that?

I can die without regret.

I can now die without regret.

Grandmother.

I'll believe you

as long as you shake your head.

Tushan Jing,

deny it.

Princess, I won't fight for anything.

I can't fight either.

I just hope

I can deliver the child safely.

I beg for your mercy, Your Highness.

Why do you beg me

to give birth to a child?

-What are you talking about?

-Grandmother.

The child you have

is the legitimate eldest grandson

of the Tushan family.

Of course you must deliver it.

Princess,

can my child

be born safely?

Your pulse is stable

and free from illness and pain.

Pay attention to your daily life.

Both you and the child

will naturally be safe.

Thank you, Princess.

Congratulations, Madam Tushan.

-Congratulations, Grandmother.

-Congratulations.

Jing.

Come back here!

Xiaoyao.

I

Go ahead.

I'm listening.

Three months ago,

Fangfeng Yiying tried to commit suicide.

Grandmother asked me to watch over her.

Jing.

I just want to be your wife.

If this is wrong to you,

then you can just k*ll me.

You must be inflicted

by a drug that makes you confused

and stimulates your lust.

But you've been studying medicine with me

for so many years.

How could you easily fall

for Fangfeng Yiying's drug?

My grandmother drugged me.

I drank it all up.

Grandmother, you shall go back and rest.

Leave the rest to me.

When Ms. Fangfeng wakes up,

I'll give her the soup.

All right.

So it was Madam Tushan.

Xiaoyao.

I'm sorry.

I don't hate you.

But between you and me,

our relationship ends here.

From now on, we are strangers.

Take care.

Xiaoyao.

You're finally back.

Xuan has been busy these days.

I asked him if there was anything

I could help with,

but he always treated me like a child

and brushed me off.

Xiaoyao, why don't you go ask him?

Even if we can't help,

Father can.

Xiaoyao.

Xiaoyao,

please help me.

Can you go ask him?

Xiaoyao.

-Xiaoyao.

-Nian, let go of her.

Xiaoyao.

Xiaoyao.

Bring Yin over!

Xiaoyao,

don't scare me.

Help!

Xiaoyao.

Princess was overly heartbroken,

but her emotions

were all pent up.

She suppressed them

and injured her heart meridian.

The blood she just spat out

is from stagnation at the heart.

It's actually beneficial to spit it out.

During this period,

Princess must rest and keep calm.

She should not be agitated.

I see.

I will take my leave.

Yes.

Xiaoyao,

what has happened

that could make someone like you so sad?

Someone like me?

You make it sound

like I don't have a heart.

It's just the three of us here now.

If you can't laugh,

then don't force a smile for others.

It's not about smiling for others.

I just got used to it.

I can't cry.

Anyway, whether I'm laughing or crying,

life goes on.

I might as well face it with a smile.

I've already lost.

I can't

lose my dignity.

In front of me,

you can cry or smile

as you wish.

I'll be fine after some sleep.

You don't need to stay with me.

Leave me be.

Take away all these wildflowers.

Replace them with poinciana flowers.

-Yes.

-Yes.

From now on,

anything related to the Tushan family

is not allowed in the Zijin Palace.

Yes.

In the future, once I see it,

I will throw it away immediately.

You still have a fever.

But Yin said your constitution is unique,

so it's best not to take medicine yet.

The most important thing is to keep calm.

Don't act rashly out of joy or anger.

Why are you staying with me?

Is there no maid

in the Zijin Palace?

How could I rest easy?

I'm fine.

What haven't I experienced

since I was a child?

Am I really going to take drastic action

for a man?

No, you'll be fine.

The one who's sick, feverish,

and vomiting blood isn't you.

It's someone else.

It's not as serious as you think.

It's not a big deal.

It'll be fine in a few days.

Many times, I've told myself over and over

that it's not a big deal.

My mother's suicide

is not a big deal.

After all, everyone's mother

will die sooner or later.

Having to leave Zhaoyun Peak for Haoling

is not a big deal.

After all, every man must venture out

into the world after growing up.

I just did it a little earlier.

My uncles want to k*ll me

and it's not a big deal.

After all, every family

has malicious relatives.

Cangxuan.

Don't be sad.

There are plenty of men in this world

who are better than Tushan Jing.

I'm not grieved because of him.

Have a good rest.

Didn't you say it too?

You'll be fine in a few days.

Once you're better,

I'll take you and Nian

to travel down the mountain.

Cangxuan.

Don't leave me.

I won't leave you.

I will always stay with you.

Your Highness,

the congratulatory gift

has been sent to Qingqiu.

As for Chief Tushan's wedding,

it may not be good

if you don't show up for it.

At this critical moment,

you need the support

of the Central Plains clans.

Don't fall out with the Tushan family.

Good point.

I know I should go.

But Tushan Jing hurt Xiaoyao.

No matter how much I need his help,

I can't bring myself to be nice to him.

Your Highness.

You shouldn't be so irrational.

I'm being very rational.

They bullied Xiaoyao like that.

If I were irrational,

I would have rushed

to Qingqiu Hill long ago

and turned the wedding into a funeral.

Your Highness.

As a man, why are you such a nag?

His Highness won't go if he says so.

Leave now.

Why are you pushing me?

Good advice is harsh to the ear.

I'm doing it for His Highness.

-Do you think he doesn't know that?

-I

His Highness knows that

better than anyone.

But he and Princess Jiuyao

only have each other.

People always need to have

some guts to look human.

For me?

Thank you.

-Your Highness.

-Your Highness.

Is this where Cangxuan hides his troops?

I think this is where Cangxuan

hides his troops.

Are you sure?

The King of Chenrong's tomb

is right behind this.

If you're wrong,

it'll be hard to explain it

to the Central Plains.

There's no mistake.

If there were no secrets here,

why would they set up

such a hidden formation?

Great.

Call for experts in breaking formations

to break it.

Where are you going, Your Highness?

You're still sick.

This is the King of Chenrong's tomb.

Do you think the Central Plains

has no manpower?

So are you guilty?

Your Lordship and all the clan leaders,

I've invited you here today

to be my witnesses.

Your Highness,

they're about to break the formation.

Everyone, just wait and watch the show.

Yueliang, make them stop now.

If you knew this day would come,

why do this in the first place, Cangxuan?

Lord Chenrong.

Esteemed clan leaders.

Please follow me inside to take a look.

Your Highness,

aside from the altar,

there's nothing else here.

Impossible.

It's impossible.

MEMORIAL TABLET OF CHENRONG YANZHUAN

Since Your Highness

has already discovered this,

I won't hide it anymore.

Yes.

This is where I secretly worshipped

my grandfather.

My grandfather, Chenrong Yanzhuan,

died in battle at Mount Xun,

but his body was lost

and he didn't even have a grave.

I was heartbroken,

so I secretly built an altar

in this royal tomb to worship him

without telling anyone.

I will confess to the King of Xiyan

and accept any punishment.

CHENRONG YI

My son worshipped our ancestors privately.

He is at fault.

I will write to His Majesty

to confess our guilt.

I am willing to accept any punishment

as His Majesty sees fit.

But Your Highness,

shouldn't you also

give an explanation for trespassing

into the King of Chenrong's tomb?

Right. You must give us an explanation.

If Your Highness can't explain,

we will have to petition

the King of Xiyan to make a judgment.

-Right!

-Exactly!

Your Highness.

Your Highness, I

It's all thanks to you!

I'm sorry.

I didn't know that was your strategy.

I almost ruined your plan.

If it wasn't my strategy,

could you sh**t Yueliang?

Do you know the consequences

of k*lling the Prince of Xiyan?

Of course I know the consequences.

Right, and you still dared to do it?

But I can't bear the consequences

of losing you even more.

Xiaoyao.

You will never lose me.

I know.

You are already powerful now.

No matter what happens,

you can protect yourself now.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Yueliang has suggested

that the Daming Hall collapsed

because you neglected your duties.

He asked to have you replaced

at Mount Chenrong.

Yueliang is quite smart.

He knows the Central Plains clans

are dissatisfied with him,

but they're also dissatisfied with me.

He has no hope in the Central Plains,

but he also doesn't want me here.

Your Highness,

Yueliang still has Mount Xiyan

if he leaves the Central Plains.

But you have nothing else

apart from Mount Chenrong.

Your Highness,

you must not return to Xiyan City.

Otherwise, your life will be in danger.

Cangxuan.

I came up with a good plan for you

to stay in Central Plains successfully.

Look what's in the box.

Are these notes

left by the former kings of Chenrong?

That's right.

The whole box of notes

was transcribed for you by Xinyue.

Did Xinyue ask you

to bring these here to me

or did you steal them?

Steal them?

She was thin-skinned and shy,

so I took the initiative

to bring them over for her.

These are the kings of Chenrong's notes.

Such a valuable gift

should be sent out at the right time.

As long as you marry Xinyue,

for the Central Plains clans,

you will be one of them.

Not only will they stop nitpicking at you

for the collapse of the Daming Hall,

but also appeal to the King of Xiyan

on your behalf.

Did you discuss this with Xinyue?

Do I need to?

Aren't her feelings for you obvious?

It is not a trivial matter.

You should ask for Xinyue's opinion first.

Don't bother bringing this up.

At this time,

I won't marry Cangxuan no matter what.

Why?

Don't you like Cangxuan?

Back then, no amount of persuasion

could deter you.

Now, Cangxuan is in need of help.

Yes.

I do like him.

But

for people of our status,

does love even matter?

You know the situation

he is in now.

Let alone the faint hope

of ascending to the throne of Xiyan.

He can't even stay in the Central Plains.

By then,

he will be like a street dog with nothing.

What should I do?

Follow him

and become a street dog with nothing?

As long as you are willing to help him,

he can stay in the Central Plains

and turn the tide.

Xinyue,

you can't just reap without sowing

and not take any risks.

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

What is he to me?

What has he done for me?

Why should I take risks for him?

Anyway,

anyone else can marry him.

I will definitely not do so.

Cangxuan.

Fenglong.

I've carefully considered your proposal.

But now, I can hardly protect myself,

so I'm not a good match for Xinyue.

Let's forget

about this marriage.

But I appreciate

your good intentions.

Cangxuan,

about the marriage proposal,

I have another suggestion.

So pretty.

The lotus that the princess conjured

is so pretty.

How can there be

only a flower but no leaves?

It would be better

to conjure a few more lotus leaves

and some lotus pods.

That would be lively and interesting.

Why are you so hard to please?

Do you not want to conjure them for me?

All right then.

You can continue to play chess with me.

With your poor chess skills,

I'd rather conjure

lotus leaves and pods for you.

You are so annoying.

If you weren't the great princess

and Father dotes on you,

you would be annoying wherever you go.

Yes.

Unfortunately, there are no ifs.

I am the great princess of Haoling.

I am loved by Father.

Your Highness.

General Ying Long told me

to bring it to you.

Your Highness,

I have heard about the rumors

of Princess Jiuyao's birth,

but I don't know about the details.

However, back then, Princess General

did share a mutual affection

with Chi Chen.

Princess General admitted

in front of all the generals and soldiers

that she fell for Chi Chen.

So what if you disagree?

Make the lotus disappear then.

Let me check this lotus pod.

Why is this fake?

It's not edible.

Are you stupid?

Of course it's fake.

Great, you naughty girl.

You're the only one in the world

who dares to be so rude to me.

-Give it back.

-No.

-Give it back.

-Why?

This is what you just gave me.

-Give it to me.

-Come and get it.

Come and get it. You can't reach it.

If the rumor becomes true one day

that Xiaoyao is Chi Chen's daughter,

then besides me,

I'm afraid no one else

in the world can protect her.

Xiaoyao,

you can't bear

the consequences of losing me.

And likewise.

As long as you live well

and happily,

nothing else

matters.