01x15 - Episode 15

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[The Unexpected Marriage]

[Episode 15]

Since you said that, I must know the reason.

I don't mean this.

I'm just afraid that saying this
will drive a wedge between you two.

- Then I'll become a sinner.
- You won't.

I won't punish you.

There were recent rumors that Second Princess
Consort is supposed to become the Empress,

and Second Prince is to be the Emperor Emeritus.

I'm in good health and have
yet to pass down my throne.

How can there be an Emperor Emeritus?

Hou'er, are you trying to be my peer?

Imperial Father, I'm being falsely accused.

Her Highness must have
heard rumors spread by villains

and come to the palace to falsely accuse me.

A false accusation. It's a false
accusation, Imperial Father.

I heard Second Princess Consort mention that

they dug out a sacred stone in their garden.

Back then, Empress Lv also made
use of this rumor to gain power.

I'm worried whether this will...

As long as I'm alive,

this matter regarding Empress
Lv must not be repeated.

Imperial Father, I don't have such intention!

I have always respected you.

I'd never do something
so disobedient and unfilial.

Your Majesty, rumors are hearsay.

If the rumor keeps spreading,
it'll worsen the situation.

I believe Second Prince has
no intention to fight for the throne.

This started because of a rumor.

However, if it's taken seriously,
it'll cause panic among the people.

Please investigate it.

You are young but quite bold.

My words may not carry much
weight, but I'm frank and upright.

- Imperial Father.
- Jing'er.

I wonder what Changsheng did to upset you.

She's new here and doesn't know the rules.

Please forgive her, Imperial Father.

I heard you were injured a few days ago.

Imperial Father, where did you
hear this rumor from? I'm fine.

I didn't get hurt.

Lv Jing, you are injured.

Everyone is saying you're injured.

Where's your injury?

Second Brother is very weak.

- He can't even stand stably now.
- Let me go.

Second Son, stop messing around.

Jing'er, sit down.

You also heard about the rumor
regarding Changsheng, right?

Imperial Father, I also think
there's something fishy about it.

I think a spy from the border wants to use the
marriage alliance between Fuyu and Great Tang

to create unrest and disputes among the people.

And take advantage of the
situation to harm our people.

I wanted to find out the truth and report to you.

Who knew this rumor would
actually reach the palace that soon?

Jing'er, do you have any clues?

Imperial Father, I think it
doesn't need to be so complicated.

This kind of rumor can create disputes.

I believe it's not from within our family.

Wan'er, what do you think?

I think a woman knows that rumors can't be trusted.

You're the Emperor and blessed by heaven.

Naturally, you won't be fooled by those villains.

You've a keen insight about the
conspiracies in the Imperial Court.

Imperial Father, I think this is a simple matter.

Since ancient times,
rumors can't be fully trusted.

- But we also can't...
- Can't you give me some peace?

Imperial Father, there's
no evidence for this rumor.

If you blame Second Brother
because of this rumor, it's unfair.

Why not take this opportunity
to minimize the problem

by ordering the people in the
palace to stop spreading this rumor?

- What do you think, Imperial Father?
- Relay my decree.

If anyone in the palace spreads the rumor again,

they will be severely punished.

Yes.

- I'll abide.
- I'll abide.

[Fine Spirits of the Universe]

Princess, Prince of Qin is here.

Aunt, you're in a good mood.

I heard people have been praising
Wu's landscape paintings recently.

I also liked it after seeing it.

I had nothing to do. So, I copied some of it to relax.

Aunt, you draw so well.

I know you well.

You're clueless about calligraphy and painting.

You really know me.

Why are you here today?

Changsheng brought you a
painting as a token of gratitude.

I'll accept the painting.

There's no need to thank me.

Jing'er, you are here today...

When I previously met Imperial Father, you warned me in
advance about the palace rumors and told me to be vigilant.

You also defended Changsheng
in the Imperial Garden.

I'm very grateful to you.

I fear there's something
else other than thanking me.

I do have another favor to ask.

Tell me.

Changsheng escaped trouble
in front of Imperial Father,

but I'm worried I won't be
able to protect her next time.

The people in Fuyu are open-minded.
Her Highness is a free spirit.

But Great Tang is strict.

You should have thought of
these contradictions much earlier.

I was careless. I thought I could protect her.

The situation is unstable
now. Danger lurks everywhere.

If she's always by my side, danger is always there.

Hence, Aunt, please help me.

In this case, let her come to
Cultivation Hall to compile the books.

I noticed her good literary skills
when she was with the Emperor.

She can calm her mind if
she's here to compile the books.

It can also be a great help to me.

Aunt, thank you.

[Prince of Qin's Mansion]

- It's done.
- Your Highness,

is there anything special about this painting?

Is it a hard-to-find masterpiece,

or the work of a great painter?

Princess?

Invite Princess Consort of Qin to
the study to appreciate the painting.

Yes.

Invite Princess Consort of
Qin to appreciate the painting?

- What's wrong with Prince of Qin?
- No idea.

Ever since he returned from
the Princess' residence yesterday,

he's been staring at the painting in a daze.

- Is there a problem with this painting?
- I don't see any problem.

Are there secrets hidden in it?

Perhaps the Princess hid
some Buddhist allegories in it.

Buddhist allegories?

I distinctly told him to thank the Princess.

Why did he bring back another painting?

Could it be the Princess has something to say to me?

After returning yesterday, what else did he say?

He also said

to invite Princess Consort of Qin to
the study to appreciate the painting.

How was your chat with the Princess yesterday?

Does she have something to tell me?

Is she dissatisfied with my painting?

Or she blamed you for something?

What on earth did she say?

If you still don't talk, I'm leaving.

Come and see.

This is Wu's landscape
painting that the Princess copied.

From techniques to skills,
it's an excellent reproduction.

But what's rare is that it integrates

the essences of Confucianism,
Buddhism, and Taoism.

It's brilliant. The Princess
has amazing painting skills.

Although it’s a reproduction,
there's ingenuity in it.

You've good taste.

Previously in Fuyu, your
hobby was to collect rare books.

I recently heard that you're interested in
the culture and craftsmanship of Great Tang.

Do you know there is a place in Great Tang

where a large variety of unique books is collected?

Where?

The Princess' Cultivation Hall.

Cultivation Hall?

The Princess is the only
daughter of the late emperor,

and also, the youngest sister of Imperial Father.

She is usually gentle, dislikes
competing, and only loves ancient books.

She established the Cultivation Hall on her own.

The hall houses a wide variety of books

that record the history and skills of Great Tang.

There’s no precedent for women
serving as officials in our country,

but she relied on her own strength to
gain a foothold in the Imperial Court.

She really makes women proud!

She also spoke up for me in front of His Majesty.

I should visit her in person.

I also want to see what the Cultivation Hall is like.

The Princess is usually busy with
trivial matters of the Cultivation Hall.

She has very little free time,

but it’s not hard to gain access.

- I can get in too?
- Certainly.

Then I will meet the Princess tomorrow.

Do you think the moon is round or square?

If you say it's round, it's round.

If you say it's square, it's square.

If you can tell a perfect lie,

you can make people believe it's the truth.

The Princess has a gentle
personality and doesn't like to compete.

The Princess is talented and compassionate.

Our poor Princess Consort.

Your Highness.

Arrange for Her Highness to go
to the Cultivation Hall tomorrow.

Notify the Princess in advance.

Yes.

I'll leave the rest to the Princess.

[Prince of Song's Mansion]

It's over.

It's all over.

It's all over.

Go. Leave now.

It's all over.

Lv Hou, you still know how to come back?

And you still dared to drink wine outside?

Damn, what are you doing?

What's wrong with me drinking some wine?

It's because of you...

If it weren't for you...

If it weren't for you, I...

What's wrong? The plan failed?

It's all your fault.

You insisted on mentioning that stone.

- The plan is ruined now!
- What are you saying?

What has Liu Changsheng to do with the sacred stone?

It's all because of you.

You insisted on talking about that sacred stone.

Lv Jing and Liu Changsheng turned the
tables on me at the Imperial Garden today.

If it weren't for you, would
Imperial Father be wary of me now?

I'm afraid that in this life...

In this life, I won't have any
opportunities to take the throne.

Dear.

Dear,

what's wrong with you?

What's wrong?

Be gentle.

Don't, dear.

You don't need to feel guilty about this.

Never mind if I can't become
the Emperor. It's tiring anyway.

I only hope you'll treat me
better and be more gentle.

Dear, please get up.

Who's feeling guilty? I'm angry with you!

I'm angry that you are not competitive!

You spend your days drinking and partying.

You're not competitive! You're a lecher!

- I'm going to beat you to death!
- Alright, honey.

I was wrong. I really know I'm wrong.

We were unlucky this time.

Next time. Next time,

I'll win fair and square.

All right, all right.

Don't be angry.

[Huadeng Pavilion]

Your Highness, if you still haven't
decided what to gift the Princess,

- we'll be late.
- I know.

I initially liked this
agarwood bracelet very much.

Your Highness, that's it then.

But a bracelet is a jewelry.

The Princess is a heroine.

How about this white porcelain tea set?

The Princess is literate.
She definitely drinks tea.

No, no. She has a noble status.

She must have seen all kinds of tea sets.

That's it.

You scared me. What are you doing here?

Today is your first time meeting the Princess.

Of course I should visit you.

Why are we choosing this?

Is there really nothing more suitable here?

Then why did you choose this?

Based on what you said, the
Princess is always compiling books.

She'll use lots of the four "Treasures of Study."
[T/N: Brush, ink, paper and inkstone]

Jewelry is expensive, but
it's probably not what she likes.

It's better to give her something very practical.

- It is also what she needs the most.
- You're quite thoughtful.

Let's go.

Changsheng,

- do you want me to accompany you?
- No need.

Don't worry. I'll give her a good impression of me.

- She'll feel like we're old friends.
- Fine.

She won't feel you're her old friend.

It's more like a lamb being swallowed by a tiger.

[Cultivation Hall recently acquired


[The Princess needs a knowledgeable
and hardworking Imperial Physician]

What's the use of looking at me?

Decide on the person first.

This is indeed a great benefit
to the country and people.

Physician Ma, you've always been patriotic.

I think you're the best candidate for this.

I... I'm old, in poor health and have poor eyesight.

- I'm not suitable.
- You are.

Physician Yuan, your medical skills are superb.

The Princess also likes you very much.

Please don't refuse.

- No, this...
- Don't refuse.

The Cultivation Hall is incredibly busy.

I have parents and children to take care of.

How can I manage?

Wait, wait.

Physician Zhang,

you are suitable for this task.

Well... How can I be suitable for this?

- Zilv is here.
- Zilv. Zilv.

Zilv, this is a major task. It's a great
opportunity to establish your reputation.

- Zilv, you are suitable.
- Look at this.

- What's this?
- This is a great thing.

- You're the only one who can do it now.
- That's right.

Cultivation Hall has a recent batch of
medical books that needs to be compiled.

The Princess requested the Imperial Academy of
Medicine to send someone capable to compile them.

She specifically mentioned you.

- This is a great honor.
- Yes, this is a good thing.

The Cultivation Hall has a
wide collection of various books

and countless classics.

It's a good place for you to cultivate.

- Really?
- Of course.

Of course it's true.

It's such a good thing. We all want to go.

- That's right.
- Yes.

Zilv, everyone knows that
the Princess prefers you.

- You're the most suitable to complete this task.
- That's right.

Mr. Xiao, it's a rare opportunity.

Don't hesitate any further!

It can only be you.

All right then.

It's settled then!

[Library]

So, this is the Cultivation Hall?

Come and sit down.

I got up late this morning.

If the Princess finds out, I'll be scolded again.

I missed out a book yesterday.

If the Princess finds out, I'll be punished.

No problem. I have an extra copy.

Use it for emergency. You can return it to me later.

The Princess is really amazing.

The Cultivation Hall is huge.
She could manage it so well.

[Library]

Greetings, Princess Changsheng.
I'm the Princess' personal maid.

Just call me Lingzhi.

Miss Lingzhi, I'm here to visit the Princess.

This is the gift I prepared. I
want to present it to her in person.

Please relay the message for me.

The Princess is aware that you would be here,

but she's holding a morning meeting now.

Please let me hand over your gift to her.

Please change your clothes
and wait here, Your Highness.

Change my clothes?

Is this the rule of the Cultivation Hall?

I'm just following orders.

[Library]

[Library]

The Cultivation Hall's
clothes look quite impressive.

I look a bit bookish when wearing this.

So many books!

Since Your Highness has
changed your clothes, let's start.

Start? Start doing what?

This way, please.

This is the Cultivation Hall. Naturally,
you should start compiling books.

[The Honest Supervisor Wan]

These two piles of books are today's task.

The pile on the left needs to be sorted and filed.

The pile on the right needs
to be copied and proofread.

All the necessary tools are ready.

- Your Highness, can you start now?
- Wait.

I'm here to visit the Princess
and not to compile books.

Are you mistaken, Miss Lingzhi?

It's definitely the Princess' instruction.

I don't know the exact reason.

- I know.
- Your Highness, what do you know?

Is this a test given to me by the Princess?

She wants to test whether
I'm sincere in visiting her.

She could be secretly observing me

- and checking if I can pass the test.
- Your Highness, you're overthinking.

This is just a routine compilation of books.

It's not a test.

Keeping it a secret? I understand.

But the Princess told me to explain
the rules of the Cultivation Hall to you.

The Cultivation Hall is not a place
where ordinary people can enter.

The compilers here were also carefully selected.

Prince of Qin made a special request for this.

If Your Highness does not do your best, I
fear we'll fail the trust of Prince of Qin.

The dignity of Fuyu will be lost.

Of course.

It's so clean. No dust at all.

I underestimated.

Although I'm a cultured person,
this ancient book is too old.

I know every word here,

but when they are combined
together, I don't understand them at all.

It's all Greek to me.

Since it is a test, what matters is my attitude.

Although I don't understand,
it's better to flip through it first.

[Exploration of Numerology]

This is too difficult.

Do you know what's book compilation?

- Princess.
- I'm asking you.

Do you know what's book compilation?

It's to organize the books into volumes

for easy reading.

Since you have no idea,

it's a waste for you to come here.

If I said anything wrong, please enlighten me.

If you don't realize your mistake,

simply listening to others
won't help you correct it.

Your Highness, please go back.

I...

It's your fault.

You caused the Princess to look down on me.

[Library]

Why did you deliberately provoke Her Highness?

She's naturally intelligent but lacks patience.

She's a princess from Fuyu.
If I force her to work here,

it won't produce the desired results.

I must first help her understand
what her identity means in Great Tang.

When she understands the importance of
compilation of books, she'll concentrate on it.

This is also to hone her patience.

You're thoughtful.

It's her first time to compile books.
There may be many problems.

Bring her to see me when she's done.

Yes.

[A trail in the green hills, a
moon in the mountains at night]

You failed in all of them. Do it again.

What do you think is most
important when compiling a book?

First, it's rigor, second is meticulousness.

It's also important to
comprehend what the ancients said

and to make annotations and
explanations in the margins.

I'm not smart. I could only try my best.

You're indeed not smart.

I'm asking because there are still many mistakes.

If I point them out directly,
I fear you won't remember.

Go back and reflect carefully on this.

You can only go home after finishing these today.

Additionally, all the compilers

take turns doing cleaning
duties for the Cultivation Hall.

Since you're here temporarily, I specially
adjusted the cleaning order for you.

So from today on,

you're in charge of dusting the library.

- I must complete all these alone?
- Of course.

If you can't complete it, copy the
"Thousand Character Classic" as punishment.

I thought the Cultivation
Hall was a place for books.

Living here for a long time
naturally broadens people's minds.

I didn't expect to hear something
unfair when I just entered.

Are you deliberately giving her a hard time?

Xiao Zilv, why are you here?

I'm here under the order of the Imperial
Academy of Medicine to compile medical books.

I accidentally overheard the
conversation between you two.

Compilation of books requires
practice and concentration.

I fear the Princess is a bit eager for quick success.

What mistakes did Her Highness make?

Please specify.

If you can't explain,

I fear you're not living up to your reputation.

Does Mr. Xiao have another bright idea?

We came all the way here from Fuyu.

We're not familiar with Great Tang.

Since you, the Princess, gave the
order, it naturally cannot be changed.

It would be better to arrange
for the two of us to do it together.

It can reduce the burden on Her Highness,

and also speed up the
progress of compiling the books.

- Xiao Zilv, stop talking.
- I'll help you.

I didn't impose this on her,

but she must be worthy of the
title of Princess Consort of Qin.

She must do it on her own.

If Mr. Xiao thinks I'm
deliberately giving her a hard time,

take a look at this.

This book records the meanings of Great
Tang's characters. [Book of Reference]

However, Her Highness wrote
many characters incorrectly,

and her interpretation is confusing.

The Cultivation Hall's
work is of great importance.

If I don't pay attention to details,
and if this book is passed on,

I don't need to mention how
serious the consequences will be.

You're right, Princess.

I'll change my bad habit.

I'll write it now. I'll leave you two to chat.

- What should I do if you leave?
- Good luck to you.

Mr. Xiao, do you still think I'm unfair?

Did I say that?

I think you're absolutely right.

You just said you wanted to
learn the culture of Great Tang.

In addition to compiling medical books,

you can also copy the poems found here.

Yes.

[Cultivation Hall]

- Why are you here?
- I'm here to pick you up.

How much do you need to copy today?

The whole volume.

I didn't do my job well today.

There was no time for dusting.

So I should copy all the volumes.

But your aunt is scary.

I think I won't dare to say a word in the future.

This is not right.

I'm like this now because of you.

I wanted to come here after listening to your story.

I'm now half-dead from
exhaustion from compiling these.

I'm telling you, I'm very angry now.

But I don't have the energy
to settle scores with you.

Then I'll copy it with you.

That's more like it.

[The sun rises and sets, the moon is always round.]

[Exploration of Numerology]

[Cold and heat come and go]

[Huadeng Pavilion]

Changsheng, it has been a long day for you.

I'm really exhausted,

but everyone has something they care about.

If someone makes a mistake in the Muyan Forest,

I won't let them off easily.

However, why do I feel like
it’s a long-term employment?

It's like I accidentally got on a pirate ship.

Be careful.

Even the stairs are against me.

I'll take revenge for you.

All right.

What's wrong?

My hand is sore.

I'll massage it for you.

I prepared some pastries for you.

Finish them before you sleep.

No, I need to rest early.

I must go to the Cultivation Hall earlier tomorrow.

You should go back now.

Let me rest now.

I haven't forgiven you for deceiving me.

I'll settle scores with you later.

Okay.

[Library]

[Book of Song]

[Love sickness]

Princess.

Don't be nervous.

I only came to see how you're doing.

I was indeed reckless yesterday.

When I saw Changsheng
compiling a book late last night,

I realized that you were training her on purpose.

She can understand the culture of Great
Tang and improve her temperament as well.

[Reeds]

"The reeds by the river are green,
the dew in the deep autumn is frosty.

Where is the person you want?
She's on the other side of the river."

What do you think of this poem?

I think it's beautiful.

But I feel a little sad.

The two people are obviously in love,

but a river separates them,
preventing them from meeting.

The road ahead is long and difficult,

but love is not as one wishes.

Love is not gained but lost again and again.

Separated in life and dead.

Only those who have experienced
this can write such a love poem.

Mr. Xiao has a similar experience?

In fact, many feelings of
reluctance are due to obsessions.

If two people are truly destined to be together,

even if they face many obstacles,
they will stay together forever.

Princess, your face...

Are you sick?

You're the one who's sick.

No. Princess, you misunderstood.

I meant you worry too much. It's bad for health.

Hiding an illness for fear of treatments.

My back hurts, my legs are in pain.

And I have cramps in my arms.

From sunrise to dusk, from day to night,

I'm a dignified princess. How embarrassing.

It's really hard to compile books.

It's so difficult for me.

Why did the Princess arrange so many tasks for you?

- How long will it take for you to finish them?
- Over here.

Although Her Highness isn't a
local, she can't bully her like this.

Experience. It's experience.

- Watch what you say.
- Do you have any instructions?

- Do you want tea?
- Do you want some pastries?

Understood.

What does this mean?

Are you saying Her Highness wants this?

That's serious.

- Let's tell His Highness immediately.
- That's right.

- Go.
- Let's go.

[I'll come from the East soon and should
send someone to receive the envoys.]

- Your Highness.
- Your Highness.

Her Highness has been leaving for the
Cultivation Hall daily between 5 and 7 AM

and returning home between 7 and 9 PM.

The shadow guards are secretly protecting
her. They dare not take it lightly.

What's the progress of the compilation work?

From Great Tang to Fuyu,
there are subtle differences in

language, calendar, and cultural customs.

Even someone with an encyclopedic mind in Fuyu

needs time to study in Great Tang.

What to do? The Princess has
high hopes for Her Highness.

She hopes Her Highness can learn more
about Great Tang's culture in a short time.

This is difficult for Her Highness.

What does she need?

What do you mean?

Your Highness, when Her Highness is very tired...

You only found out about this?

Your Highness, rest early.

We're leaving.

[Huadeng Pavilion]

Changsheng, are you asleep?

Changsheng,

are you asleep?

I'm exhausted from so much work.

I was about to take a break and continue later,

but you woke me up just as I put my head on the pillow.

I'm about to collapse now.

So you'd better have
something important to tell me.

Important. It's very important.

I'm here to give you...

warmth.

Thank you, I'm not cold.

Since I'm here, let me in to talk for a while.

Please. I want to sleep.

Look.




"Like Snow" by Duan Aojuan

♫ Sitting alone at the western
window, quietly watching the snow ♫

♫ Silently falling and piling up ♫

♫ The red flowers are unable to stand the chill ♫

♫ Once night descends, they wither and fall ♫

♫ Facing the northern wind,
feeling the biting breeze ♫

♫ Wanting to look at you, but unable
to bear to leave and say goodbye ♫

♫ I fear the warmth will fade in an instant ♫

♫ The swirling snow buries the long night ♫

♫ After bidding farewell, meeting
again in this vast world is rare ♫

♫ Unable to tell what fate has in store ♫

♫ Let the longing burn the years away ♫

♫ How can the lone lamp comfort me? ♫

♫ The sky has already darkened,
the autumn moon has waned ♫

♫ Hear my cry ♫

♫ You wear humble blue robes ♫

♫ The spring breeze brushes my face ♫

♫ Another year has passed ♫