01x16 - Episode 16

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Father, can I not be

the Princess of Haoling?

I love being your daughter,

but not the princess.

-No.

-Why not?

Because you're my daughter.

And I am the King of Haoling.

But it's so troublesome to be a princess.

It's all about manners

with whatever I do.

And I'll be sacrificed

for a political marriage.

It's too much for me.

Everyone should have manners.

It's not a bad thing to learn.

As for the marriage,

whom do you think I'll sacrifice you to?

I have no idea.

Anyway, Father, I don't want

to be the Princess of Haoling.

Let me have it my way.

Father.

Fine. Do as you wish.

We will discuss this again.

I know you're the best.

I'm back.

My father told me

that my looks changed

because of a rare weapon

sealed in my body

rather than a rare disease.

Once he gets it out,

I will go back to normal.

That's good.

What if

I am really ugly,

what will you do?

You are not.

What if I am?

Good.

Do you think it's good if I'm ugly?

Everyone can tell if you're pretty.

But your inner beauty

can't be seen with eyes.

I'll keep it to myself.

What inner beauty?

I have dark thoughts.

What I find pretty

may seem ugly to someone else.

It's very subjective.

There is no right or wrong.

That's why people say, "Love is blind."

-Xiaoliu.

-What?

I have to go.

I've been worried about you.

But seeing that His Majesty and Cangxuan

are nice to you

and that you're happy,

I feel relieved.

I have to go back and work on my issues.

I know. Take care.

I will.

I know your elder brother did that

because of your mother,

but he shouldn't have taken revenge

on you.

Even if you pity him

and want to make peace,

you must be careful

not to let him hurt you again.

Don't worry.

I'm not worried.

I just find you a bit dumb.

So it's a kindly reminder.

I am a bit dumb.

In 15 years,

don't open up your heart to another man.

What about 15 years later?

Can I open up my heart to another man?

Don't worry.

Fifteen years.

I'll wait for you.

Tushan Jing left.

Are you very upset?

Not so much.

I thought you enjoyed his company.

I did enjoy his company.

But I also know

that no one can keep me company forever.

Even my own mother ended up leaving me.

How can I entrust my happiness

to a man?

Unexpected, right?

This is how coldhearted I am.

You're not coldhearted.

You're just sensible.

We've been through so many departures

and suffered that pain

so many times.

It doesn't want to hurt again

and has learned to protect itself.

Cangxuan.

Have you ever had this feeling?

No matter how happy you are,

you feel that deep down,

another half of you

keeps reminding you

that you'll lose everything.

Such sensibility

induced a gentle sadness

even in the happiest moment.

And when you lose what you have,

you accept it peacefully

no matter how sad you are

because you've seen it coming.

No ultimate happiness.

No ultimate grief.

I thought only I was like that.

Now that you're back,

I'm not alone anymore.

I'm sorry.

-I was

-I know.

You have your reasons.

Actually

Actually, I've always had doubts

about that matter.

You're a disgrace!

Princess General?

Fight for the kingdom?

Your mother

is an utter liar!

She committed adultery

with Chi Chen and gave birth to you!

The King of Haoling

will k*ll you sooner or later.

It's not just those two maids.

While holding me c*ptive,

the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon also told me

that I wasn't the daughter of the king,

but the demon, Chi Chen.

Utter nonsense!

The Nine-Tailed Fox Demon also said

that my mother had been

having an affair with Chi Chen.

They had kept it a secret from everyone,

including my father.

If he had found out about it,

he would have gotten rid of me.

And do you believe

in the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon?

Aunt Heng k*lled Chi Chen in person.

Besides, my master is so smart.

How can he not know

if you're his daughter?

Think about it.

Isn't he nice to you?

The pavilion in Yiqing Garden

has been renovated many times,

but my belongings are still there.

So

am I the daughter of my father?

That's for sure.

That's right.

How can I be so silly?

Of course I'm my father's daughter.

Tell me if anyone dares

to tell you that nonsense.

I'll handle them.

All right.

I have someone to count on now.

Her face changes.

It's not a disease.

Isn't it?

There is a rare weapon sealed in her body.

Rejuvenating Flower.

Master, do you know who sealed it

in Xiaoyao's body?

Rejuvenating Flowers

can change peoples' looks

and make them look a certain way.

Who would want

to change Xiaoyao's appearance?

Master's reaction showed

that he knew who had done it.

Cangxuan.

Xiaoyao

Xiaoyao is different from you.

You must protect her well.

This is an order.

Can you do it?

The person who wanted

to change Xiaoyao's look

was Aunt Heng.

Whoever her father is,

Xiaoyao is my little sister.

I can't lose her again.

I'll do whatever it takes

to keep her safe.

Your Highness, take a break.

Have some nuts.

I want to finish it soon

and give it to Xuan.

Your Highness, I've asked around.

His Majesty let Wen Xiaoliu

live in Huayin Hall.

He even showed him

around Yiqing Garden yesterday.

What spell

did he cast on my brother and father?

Father doesn't know

what he has done to me.

I have to tell Father

to punish him.

Your Highness.

Father.

I have something to say.

Sit down first.

Father.

Someone assaulted me.

-Who?

-Wen Xiaoliu.

He was so disrespectful.

He even touched my hand and my back

and said

a load of utter nonsense.

Father, you must do me justice

and punish him.

Wen Xiaoliu is

He

He doesn't bear any ill will.

So don't mind him.

But he insulted me.

How can I let go?

In a few days,

I will make a serious announcement.

I promise

that you won't mind him

taking advantage of you.

What kind of serious announcement?

Well

I can't tell you yet.

It's good news anyway.

What did His Majesty say?

He told me not to mind it.

He also said he'd make

a serious announcement.

And then I won't mind it.

You won't mind it?

I thought His Majesty would issue an edict

to cut Wen Xiaoliu's hands.

Haitang,

what would make a woman

not mind a man taking advantage of her?

And it's even good news.

-My goodness.

-My goodness.

Is he going to hold a wedding for me?

Is he making me marry that rogue?

No, no way.

Wen Xiaoliu is just a lowly person,

a lowly deity without spirit power.

How can he possibly marry you?

Your Highness, calm down.

His Majesty can't be so reckless.

But Father never cares

about family background.

He has promoted so many poor young men,

lowly deities,

and lowly demons these years.

Wasn't Qin Mang just a cowherd?

Maybe we should ask Consort Jing'an

for help.

What can Mother do apart from crying?

Mother was a laborer in a village

before she got married.

Now, it's highly likely

that Father is making me

marry a physician.

What a waste.

This is water from the Guixu Waterhole.

Your Highness,

what brought you here?

Are you all right?

Not at all!

Stay away!

I will fight back if you hit me.

Listen, I will never marry you.

If you marry me,

I'll fight with you

and t*rture you every day.

You won't live a day in peace

and I'll k*ll you!

I never wanted to marry you.

Really?

Of course.

But I'm the Princess of Haoling.

I won't marry you

exactly because you're the princess.

Then you should do worse

so that Father doesn't like you.

Make him loathe you.

If you do well,

I'll forgive you.

I won't bother you.

All right, I promise.

Your father won't let you marry me.

Promise?

I swear.

I swear.

His Majesty will never make

the princess marry me.

Or I will die

a miserable death.

I will believe you for now.

Master.

I'm going back to Xiyan.

You haven't cultivated your power.

On the contrary, your two uncles have run

the Xiyan court for years

and taken in many followers.

It's not the time for you to go back.

I know what you're trying to say.

The best way to go back safely

is to bide my time

and cultivate power.

But I can't wait.

I must go back to Xiyan

and get everything back.

Only then can I protect

the people I care about.

I heard Nian came today.

Did you have a nice chat

without fighting?

Yes, we had a nice chat.

That's good.

If Nian and I

fought right in front of you,

who would you help?

Who do you think I'd help?

How would I know?

It wouldn't happen.

Because you're not like Nian.

You won't give me a hard time.

You're really good at coaxing women.

That got me scared.

I once thought

that you'd be like Nian,

who grew up being taken care of

without seeing the dark side of the world

and had whatever you wanted.

If that's the case,

I'd shelter you from all the bad things.

But

you're completely different

from what I imagined.

Are you disappointed?

No.

You've seen the dark side of the world.

So I'm not worried I'd terrify you

with my true self.

You can understand and accept

both the good and bad things about me.

Xiaoyao.

You're better than my best imagination.

I'm not that good.

I'm going back to Zhaoyun Peak.

That's good.

You have to go back anyway.

Won't you come with me?

I wonder if the swing is still there

under the Poinciana tree.

If it's gone,

we'll make another one.

All right.

Let's make it the way it was.

Zhaoyun Hall

used to be a happy place.

Now, we're the only two left.

No matter how hard the journey is,

I'm no longer embarking on it alone.

Grandmother held our hands

before she passed away

and said we were poor kids

who should support

and take care of each other.

She seemed to know our fate.

Go to bed.

Cangxuan.

I decided to be the Princess of Haoling.

Didn't you turn it down

when Master told you to?

Did you change your mind?

I think Father is right.

If I am Princess of Haoling,

before anyone tries to harm me,

they must figure out

whether they can withstand

the wrath of the King

and the power of a kingdom.

Are you doing it for me?

I am going to Xiyan,

so you want to stand by my side

as the eldest princess of Haoling

to assist me.

Not entirely.

Because I think

being a princess is not completely bad.

I can bully others with power

and be arrogant.

I can grab whatever I like.

Grandmother, Father,

Mother, Aunt Heng,

thank you for helping me

reunite with Xiaoyao.

This time,

I'll protect my little sister for sure.

Since you chose to return to Mount Xiyan,

despite the trials and tribulations ahead,

I'll help you fulfill your dreams

by your side.

Have you made up your mind?

Yes.

Why?

Are you worried

that I might cause trouble

as the eldest princess of Haoling?

Have you changed your mind?

I'm not worried about that.

Why do I work so hard to be the king?

I can't do anything myself.

Firstly, I don't have time.

Secondly, if I make a mistake,

the imperial censors

will say that I'm incapable.

If I'm truly incapable,

then you have no freedom.

But since I have no freedom,

you're free to do whatever you want.

It's all because I'm capable,

authentic, and powerful enough

to take care of everything.

Thank you, Father.

Before I make the announcement,

you should go to Mount Jade.

I told Queen Mother

about you in the letter.

She agreed

to restore your appearance.

Great. I'll go with her.

Thank you, Father.

CHENRONG MANSION

Young Master,

are you upset that I came along to Zhiyi

without your permission?

I didn't want to be so shameless either.

But you've been cold to me

and shunning me.

You haven't seen me as your fiancée.

So I could only ask

Madam Tushan for help.

Ms. Fangfeng,

once we return from Zhiyi,

let's annul this engagement.

What did you say?

We barely know each other.

We're not in love.

Our marriage is only meant

to connect our families.

Annulling it will do us both good.

Everyone knows how I feel about you.

How can you do this to me?

You've been serving Madam Tushan

and taking care of the household

for years.

My family and I owe you big time.

I promise.

Once we annul the marriage,

my family will keep supporting yours.

Apart from that,

I will try my best

to give you whatever you want.

What I value is you,

not the Tushan Family.

How can you doubt my feelings?

You hadn't even seen me before.

You have no idea what I'm like.

You don't even know if I'm a good man.

Your sentiments for me

are but your assumptions.

It's untrustworthy

and it may hurt you.

Ms. Fangfeng,

I have hidden injuries

and I have no great ambitions.

I'm not the right man for you.

INN

This inn in Zhiyi belongs

to the Haoling Kingdom.

It's safe.

Let's rest here for the night

and head to Mount Jade tomorrow.

Isn't it too shabby?

Xuan, let's stay somewhere else.

We are traveling

as disciples of Dragon Squad.

Let's lay low

to avoid attention.

I'll do as you say.

Cangxuan.

Many royals

of the Central Plains gather here.

Some young kids

may be arrogant.

If you meet any,

try to avoid them

and ignore them.

If they are really rude,

leave them to me.

All right, I will be extra careful.

I know you're referring to me.

You're the smart one.

Others are all dumb, all right?

I heard that

there's a nice Jingshui Lake in Zhiyi.

The view is said to be amazing.

And it's a famous tourist attraction.

That's right. Let's go sightseeing

and have some fish.

Great.

I'll get things ready for tomorrow.

Enjoy the lake.

This seasoning

is my secret recipe.

I can guarantee

that my grilled fish

tastes the best and it's the most unique

throughout Dahuang.

Here.

Try it.

No, thank you. It's so dirty.

It's good.

Here, I've removed the skin.

Try the flesh.

It's not dirty. It's good.

Since you're begging me,

I will take a bite.

Yes, I am begging you.

How is it?

Have some more.

When did you become so close?

Who is close to him?

Don't forget our deal.

Of course. I won't forget.

I've taken a vow.

What a delicate new ship.

Only this type of ship

is good enough for you

as Lord of Zhiyi's daughter.

I designed it.

My elder brother got the best craftsmen

in the Chishui Clan to build it.

If you like it,

I can design another one

for you and Jing

as your wedding gift.

Please stop teasing me.

Your wedding is coming soon, right?

Grandmother is in poor health.

Jing and I have decided

to hold the wedding when she's better.

I see.

I heard that

you play the zither really well.

I haven't heard you play.

Will I be so lucky

to enjoy the music today?

That's easy.

I only hope you don't despise me

for being worse than Jing.

Xiaoliu, who taught you how to cook?

I learned by myself.

How?

I couldn't cook at first.

But I was starving to death.

So I had to try.

Slowly,

I found ways to feed myself.

Let me grill some shrimp for you.

I will do those from now on.

You can sit tight like Nian

and wait for food.

All right.

It's good.

It's better than Xiaoliu's fish.

What a nice song.

You haven't heard anything good.

What a pity.

If you want,

I'll make them play for you.

Haitang, bring my flute.

Understood.

Father is highly skilled in music

and he has taught him in person.

He may not be as good as Master Qingqiu,

but he's not bad.

Who's playing the flute?

It matches your zither so well.

You've mastered the zither.

And this person can make it

match your zither so well.

What a soulmate.

Linglan, turn the ship.

I'd like to meet the flute player.

Understood.

They turned around.

The zither matched your flute perfectly.

I wonder if it's a woman playing.

What's wrong?

I had enough.

All right, I'll stop.

We're getting closer to the flute.

Why did it stop?

Never mind.

I think the flute player

is on a ship nearby.

I'll toast to you.

Prince of Xiyan.

What are you looking at?

Did you see the flute player?

No, I don't think so.

It's just that the smell of the grill

made me hungry.

I'll get you some for a taste

in case you complain to Jing about it.

You're teasing me again.

-Hurry up.

-Understood.

Excuse me.

Bring us some of your grilled food.

If my lady likes it,

you will be rewarded.

Arrogant rich people.

Go away.

My lady said,

"Arrogant rich people. Go away."

-What did you say?

-I said,

my lady said,

"Arrogant rich people.

Go away."

I dare you to say that again!

Go ahead.

"Arrogant rich people.

Go away!"

You

Let's eat.

Impressive.

Let me see who's so bold and reckless.

Forget it. I was just peckish.

It's not a big deal.

Zhiyi features all the powers

of the Central Plains.

If you offend any royal family,

there will be trouble.

Let's not cause any trouble.

What kind of royal family

cruises the lake on a fishing boat?

Besides, we're in Zhiyi.

I have no reason

to be so cautious at home.

I shouldn't be so timid.

You're the Lord of Zhiyi's daughter.

Your brother will take over

the Chishui Clan.

Being timid and cautious like me

doesn't suit your status.

I wouldn't disgrace my father and brother.

Otherwise

Linglan, pay them

whatever they want.

I don't believe they won't say yes.

Understood.

My lady said,

"Bring us your grilled food.

You can ask

for whatever you want."

We don't need money.

But we wouldn't say no

to something nice.

We just don't know what you have.

You can't find many things

my lady doesn't have.

Go ahead.

We dare not ask for something fancy.

I heard that the Fusang tree at Tanggu

can heat up without fire.

We'd like a bunch of those branches

to grill the rest of our food.

How dare you tease me!

Everyone knows how rare they are.

Even a small chunk is rare to find

and you ask for a bunch.

Do you think it's the firewood you use?

You told me to name the price.

How am I teasing you?

Think twice before you talk.

Otherwise, the joke is on you.

Well done, Haitang.

You will be rewarded.

Thank you.

The maid surely learned from her master.

Do you know her?

The woman in the red gown

is Fangfeng Yiying.

So it's her.

You're so rude.

You can turn us down

if you don't wish to sell us your food.

Why mock her?

We mocked her?

Who was rude in the first place?

Who bragged first? Who started the fight?

The maid learned from her master.

We can tell who's rude.

I was wondering what kind of people

would drive such a ship

and disgrace themselves.

Then I saw you.

Your ship looks just like you.

You

My dear, it's all my fault.

If I hadn't asked to taste their food,

you wouldn't be bullied.

Since I started it,

let me handle it.

Your father and brother

won't blame you.

Thank you.

Apologize now.

Or I will take measures.

Fine, I'd like to admire your measures.

Go.

Go.

Watch out!

-Look after Nian.

-All right.

Go.

Let's go.

I can't swim.