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Lady Weiyoung, Lady Changle is here.

What should we do?

It's Lady Changle.

Why is Lady Changle here?

Lady Weiyoung.

Lady Changle will scold us if she finds out that

-Lady Weiyoung went out alone. -Open the door. Lady Changle is here.

What should we do?

Aren't those Li Changle's maids?

Li Changle is here?

How did she know that I'm here?

Damn. Bai Zhi, Zi Yan.

QINGFENG ABBEY

So she's staying here.

Great, mission accomplished.

It's time to head back.

Bai Zhi.

Bai Zhi, come out here!

-I know you're in there! -What now?

Break in.

-Yes. -Yes.

-Let go of me! -Let go!

Why isn't Lady Weiyoung here?

Where is she?

If you answer honestly,

I'll reward you handsomely.

Lady Changle asked you a question.

How dare you not answer?

You should tell us now.

Where is Lady Weiyoung?

You don't want to tell me?

Slap her.

Slap her until she answers.

Yes.

Will you tell us or not?

Stop it.

Weiyoung.

Why are you dressed like that?

Have you become a nun?

My parents are still alive.

As a daughter, how can I become a nun?

The abbot said,

"Faith makes things go our way."

Therefore, I put on this outfit

to pray for our family in front of the Heavenly Lord.

Do you mean

that you have been praying in the main hall all this time?

Then why did she refuse to say anything

when I asked her about you?

Isn't it odd that she didn't know where you were?

Weiyoung, don't try to lie to me.

Why would I dare lie to you?

I specifically instructed Bai Zhi

not to allow any outsider to disturb me while I am praying.

However, Bai Zhi, you're at fault here.

How is my sister an outsider?

You shouldn't have kept it from her.

But you have always been very forgiving.

I'm sure that you wouldn't hold it against a mere maid, right?

What brings you here?

You came here to pray.

Why can't I?

So you're also here to pray.

How about I give you this outfit, then?

I'm tired of the journey.

Tan Xiang, let's go.

Young Lady, where have you been?

I was so anxious.

I'm sorry, Bai Zhi.

I got you into trouble again.

It's fine as long as you return safely.

By the way, Young Lady, why are you dressed like that?

If I wasn't wearing this outfit, Li Changle would have called my bluff.

Before I came in,

I saw her carriage parked outside the gate.

I snuck in from the back door.

But I was still too late,

I let you suffer in her hands.

It's all right.

Don't worry, Young Lady.

But you're so smart.

You managed to resolve the issue quickly.

How could it be so easy to get anything on me?

However,

Li Changle can't suddenly be here

without any ill intention.

Your Highness, don't tell me that you're here to pray?

What's wrong with that?

Nowadays, natural disasters strike.

I'm praying for the victims and Wei. What's wrong with that?

Your Highness, do you have to pray now?

You've been helping out victims and haven't been resting for a few days.

However formidable you are, it's too much.

You have to get some rest.

This makes me more sincere.

Nice to meet you, almsgiver.

Who are you looking for?

Lady Weiyoung.

May I ask if Lady Weiyoung...

I'm here to pray.

This way, please.

Young Lady.

Prince Gaoyang is here.

Go.

Weiyoung.

Weiyoung.

Why are you acting like a porcupine now?

You're all prickly. It's hard to approach you.

You weren't like this when you were at the inn.

I didn't know who you were back then.

Of course, I could be at ease around you.

But now,

since I now know who you truly are,

how can I still dare to joke around with you like before?

Why not?

I'm still that Tuoba Jun who played the guzheng for you.

But I'm no longer that Li Weiyoung who can listen to you play guzheng with ease.

Your Highness.

Lady Changle.

You're here.

If I had known, I would have come earlier.

Did my sister offend Your Highness?

Weiyoung was raised in the countryside, so she lacks good manners.

Your Highness, please don't take it to heart.

Isn't she the Prime Minister's daughter?

Why was she raised in the countryside?

Her birth date is inauspicious.

Therefore, Father sent her away.

She was abandoned by her family at a young age and had a rough life.

That's why she became so cautious after learning of my identity.

Lady Weiyoung.

Lady Weiyoung, please halt.

I have a few words to say.

Do you know how busy His Highness has been recently?

Hundreds of thousands of people suffered in the disaster.

Many corrupted officials benefited from relief supplies.

His Highness hasn't slept for three days to gather evidence against them.

However, once he heard you were here,

he rushed over here to see you instead of getting some rest.

I would like to ask you.

How have you treated His Highness?

That aside,

His Highness saved your life several times.

You shouldn't treat him so.

I understand what you mean.

I have to recite scriptures.

I won't see you out.

You...

Such a heartless lady.

I also don't understand

why you treat Prince Gaoyang with indifference.

His Highness has been worrying about the victims of the disaster tirelessly.

Even so, he never forgot about you.

It shows he is serious about you.

How can I not know that he is truly serious about me?

However, not everything is as simple as you think it is.

I might not know much.

But I'm worried that if Prince Gaoyang is in a bad mood,

will his body and mind be able to handle the stress

of managing the state affairs?

Come with me.

Bai Zhi, grind ink. Zi Yan, prepare paper.

Yes.

Young Lady.

-I have warned you. -Don't.

-Stop pestering Prince Gaoyang. -Don't.

Don't you take my words seriously?

This slap is a lesson for you.

You wish to go against me.

You think too highly of yourself.

Young Lady.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

It was just a slap.

First things first.

Disaster relief plan.

First.

Make a list of all the documented disaster victims in need of relief.

Young Lady, what are you writing?

It seems to be related to the disaster.

Is this the disaster relief plan you came up with?

Disaster relief plan?

Young Lady, do you have a plan?

You're remarkable!

I came up with it randomly.

How am I as amazing as you said?

This is all my fault.

I shouldn't have sneaked out

and forced those wealthy merchants to open the granaries.

I shouldn't have had all those wealthy merchants beaten up.

I should have just let them hoard all the food supplies.

Even if I saw what they were doing,

I should have just acted cowardly.

Is this how you admit your mistakes?

Do you really think I won't punish you?

How can Grandmother bear to punish Xin'er?

Nonsense!

A talented man of the Liu Song Dynasty wrote these books on disaster relief.

I now order you to memorize all of them in ten days.

Otherwise, I'll have that hole in the wall blocked.

But books from the Liu Song Dynasty are the hardest to understand.

This is as good as taking my life.

Grandmother, can't you choose a different punishment?

No.

I want you to memorize them well.

The relief plan you wrote takes some burden off Prince Gaoyang.

He'll be very happy.

I'm not doing this for him.

It's for the victims of the flood.

I know.

Young Lady doesn't care about Prince Gaoyang at all.

Young Lady.

Write it down quickly.

Thousands of victims are in need of your help.

Once you've written it all down,

I'll deliver it to Prince Gaoyang secretly.

Enough nonsense.

I know you want me to.

This relief plan was applied

during the flood in the Liu Song Dynasty.

It was very effective.

I hope that it will be of some help to him and the victims.

I think you're tired of living.

The Emperor ordered the storage to be opened.

There was enough relief food provided.

How can there be not enough to eat?

It even caused a violent commotion.

I've already investigated carefully.

You kept them for yourself!

-Bai Zhi. -Yes?

What do you think about the officials of Wei?

Young Lady.

I don't know if I can say this.

An old saying best describes the officials of Wei.

"Large rat, large rat. Eat no more the millet we grow!"

There are not many good officials.

Young Lady.

Why did you stop writing?

I have to go for a walk.

I'll need to think things through.

Young Lady, I'll come with you.

I'll stay and tidy up the table.

DISASTER RELIEF PLAN

Young Lady, calm down.

If I didn't come here,

I wouldn't even know

that Li Weiyoung was meeting Prince Gaoyang behind my back.

Li Weiyoung.

She must not be underestimated.

Come in.

Lady Changle.

Lady Changle.

Tell me.

Did Li Weiyoung ask Prince Gaoyang to meet her here?

I really don't know how it is between them.

What exactly is their relationship?

I only know that Prince Gaoyang cares about Lady Weiyoung greatly.

As for Lady Weiyoung,

she might seem to treat His Highness indifferently.

But deep down, she still secretly cares a lot about His Highness.

She was just writing a disaster relief plan for Prince Gaoyang.

A disaster relief plan?

Can that peasant girl come up with a disaster relief plan?

I'm here because of this matter.

This is what I copied down.

Please have a look at it.

Did Li Weiyoung really write this?

Indeed.

How is this possible?

Just by herself?

So he decreed

that whoever provides a good disaster relief plan

will be greatly rewarded.

Li Weiyoung.

You're trying to seduce the Prince with this?

I won't let you have it your way.

-Your Highness, are you all right? -I'm fine.

How dare you.

I'll teach you a lesson today.

I'll have you on your knees begging for mercy!

Hey, you.

Come over here.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Drop the formalities.

Royal Guard Li.

You were impolite to me previously.

How should I deal with you?

Do as you please, Your Highness.

It seems you've made up your mind not to beg me for mercy.

Fine.

You've got integrity, Royal Guard Li.

Don't blame me for not giving you a chance.

If you practice archery with me today,

I'll let you off.

Really?

Hey. You got me wrong.

I didn't ask you here to practice.

You should stand right there.

I will shoot.

Go over there.

I saw my elder brothers shooting pears and found it quite interesting.

I thought I would also give it a try.

But isn't my method more innovative?

Royal Guard Li.

By the way, I forgot to tell you.

Among my brothers, my archery skills

are the worst.

If you're scared, it's not too late for you to beg me for mercy.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, forget it.

Royal Guard Li won't cave in.

I don't believe he doesn't fear death.

Step aside.

Hey!

If I shot a bit more to the side,

you could have died.

Are you really not going to beg me?

If you say, "Spare me, Your Highness."

I'll let you off.

Your Highness, aren't you going to shoot?

I'm still waiting.

I dare you to be obstinate.

I might as well kill you in one shot.

-Your Highness, don't! -Step aside.

Does Your Highness not regard a guard as a human being?

Doesn't a guard's life matter?

I...

If Your Highness has had enough fun, I won't keep you company.

The Emperor arrives!

-Greetings, Father. -Greetings, Your Majesty.

Drop the formalities.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Di, are you misbehaving again?

How am I misbehaving?

I was practicing archery.

-Father. -Yes?

Just now, Royal Guard Li was...

What is it about this guard?

Did he bully you?

Why would he dare to bully me?

I just wanted to tell you that he is very skilled in archery.

I would like him to teach me.

Father, please consent to it.

I have long wanted someone to teach you archery and horsemanship.

Since you've put your mind to it, I will agree.

You.

What is your name?

Your humble subject, Li Minde.

He is from Prime Minister Li's family.

Since you're Prime Minister Li's family, I can put my mind at ease.

Li Minde.

Present.

I now command you to teach the Princess...

This child.

Li Minde.

I command you to teach him archery and horsemanship.

Do not take it lightly.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Young Lady, have some tea.

Young Lady.

Did Lady Changle leave?

She didn't get what she set out to do.

How can she be in the mood to stay here?

Fortunately, it was a close shave.

But it's good that she left.

I can calm my mind and think about the disaster relief plan.

Yes.

Yes.

PRIME MINISTER'S MANOR

Mother, Changle.

Good news!

It's great news.

What is it? What's all the fuss about?

The relief plan that no official can come up with

was devised by my own sister.

Once this plan is made known,

Changle will soon be famous across the nation.

A disaster relief plan?

Changle, did you really come up with it?

It took me a long time before I finally came up with a good plan.

I was eager to share it with Minfeng.

You're indeed my good daughter.

My efforts in educating you paid off.

Mother, Changle has really rendered meritorious service.

I had the plan written as a report and submitted it.

His Majesty was thrilled to read it.

He commended Father before the officials.

He also promised to reward Changle

as soon as the situation is better.

That's really wonderful.

Don't you know?

There are many poets and writers out there

who wrote poems and articles that praise Changle's beauty and talent,

as well as her concern for the nation.

They praised Changle to the skies.

My dear sister, I have to say,

you must be a popular subject in Ping City now.

Chun Ming. Convey my orders.

All of Changle's servants are to be paid double.

I want everyone to know that

my daughter, Changle, is the best.

Even her servants must be treated differently.

Madam, the Crown Princess has invited Lady Changle over for a chat.

Her Highness must have heard about this matter.

Changle, the position of crown prince is not yet taken.

Even if Her Highness hints at anything,

you must behave appropriately.

Mother, I understand.

CROWN PRINCE'S MANOR

If this disaster relief plan works well,

His Majesty will surely reward you handsomely.

Jun, you're home.

Good timing.

Have you heard about Changle's plan?

It's big news. I definitely know about it.

Who knew that Lady Changle not only plays the guzheng well,

but also has clear insight into state affairs?

I'm too flattered, Your Highness.

I don't know much about politics.

I just hope to share some of your burdens.

Lady Changle, such thoughtfulness is hard to come by.

Here.

Today, Father spoke highly of Li Changle before the officials.

I haven't seen Father praise any lady for a long time.

If it weren't for her young age,

it's possible that Li Changle might be married into Father's harem.

Although Li Changle won't marry into the harem,

in my opinion,

I think Father now regards her

as a potential daughter-in-law.

Yu.

Father is so fond of Li Changle.

If I get to marry her,

won't that bring me a step closer to becoming the crown prince?

How can there be such a wonderful lady in this world?

Not only is she beautiful,

she is also pure and noble.

Top quality. The best!

Tuoba Han.

I hope you can get what you wish for.

However, I think that Li Changle has fallen

for the eldest royal grandson.

Are you referring to Tuoba Jun?

Yes.

Who is he to vie against me for the beauty?

Jiang Zuo!

Present.

Deliver some gifts right away to the Prime Minister's manor.

Tell them that the gifts for Lady Changle are from me.

Yes.

Bear this in mind. The gifts must be valuable.

Yes.

Tuoba Jun competes with me for everything.

He is always going against me.

How hateful!

Prince Dongping, Prince Nan'an, and the Crown Princess

have all sent gifts over as rewards.

Changle.

You've really made our family proud this time.

Thank you for the compliment, Father.

Old Madam, Lady Weiyoung is home.

Weiyoung is back.

Send her in quickly.

Greetings, Old Madam.

Greetings, Father and Mother.

Weiyoung, you came home just in time.

There is an occasion that calls for a celebration.

What is it?

Your sister came up with a disaster relief plan.

His Majesty commended her for it.

A disaster relief plan?

I would like to know the contents of the disaster relief plan.

Can a peasant girl like you understand it?

Weiyoung, the plan is ingenious and detailed.

First, make a list.

Every victim of the disaster that requires relief is to be documented.

Then they will receive help one by one to ensure assistance is provided.

Second, encourage sharing.

In the name of the royal decree,

wealthy households are to assist local authorities in disaster relief

and set up soup kitchens.

Third--

Establish common granaries.

Raise the price of food in disaster-free areas

and deliver food to disaster-stricken zones, right?

Weiyoung, how did you know?

How did I know?

I was the one who came up with that disaster relief plan.

What nonsense are you talking about?

You should come up with a more believable lie.

How can a boorish peasant girl like you come up with any disaster relief plans?

Master, Old Madam.

Lady Weiyoung really did come up with that plan.

Zi Yan and I saw her write it down.

You are her maids.

You definitely have to take her side.

I see.

You must have overheard me telling Tan Xiang

about the disaster plan when we were at the abbey.

You eavesdropped on us.

You want to use my plan.

Aren't you too despicable?

How dare you call me despicable?

The most talented lady in Ping City.

So much for that.

Master.

Weiyoung was raised in the countryside,

so she was uneducated and unsophisticated.

How could she know anything about disaster relief?

Weiyoung, shouldn't you apologize to your sister?

Father, I'm not trying to steal Changle's thunder.

It's just that the plan must not be put into action yet.

It's still flawed.

Shut up.

You just can't bear to see Changle commended?

Even His Majesty gave this plan a very high compliment.

Do you regard yourself wiser than His Majesty?

But...

All right, Weiyoung. That's enough.

His Majesty has decided to carry out the relief plan.

Changle also shot to fame in Ping City.

What's more important than that?

Father.

Weiyoung hasn't apologized to me yet.

You don't deserve it.

Master, look.

Weiyoung is getting out of hand.

How dare you call me despicable?

The most talented lady in Ping City.

So much for that.

You dare to look down on me as well?

-I didn't. -Did you not?

I didn't.

Li Weiyoung.

Who do you think you are?

How dare you look down on me?

-Weiyoung. -Changru.

Weiyoung.

What exactly was that about?

Did Changle really plagiarize your plan?

Lady Changru.

My young lady really came up with that plan.

Since Weiyoung came up with the plan,

how did Changle know about it?

Lady Changle must have sneaked in and stolen a glance at it

when my lady stepped out.

It must be so.

No wonder she left the abbey so quickly that day.

Changle is too mean.

This won't do. If it were a trivial matter, it would be fine.

But this is a serious issue.

You must not let Changle take all the credit for your work.

Changru, you believe me.

I know what Changle is like.

I also know what you are like.

Why won't I believe you?

Just for these words alone,

I'll regard you as my close cousin for life.

Come here.

Changru.

I really don't mind Li Changle taking credit for my work.

I'm just a bit worried.

Worried?

What are you worried about?

That disaster relief plan might seem perfect,

but somehow I feel like something is wrong with it.

If the plan really is carried out as it is,

it might cause serious issues.

Serious issues?

What should we do?

Sadly, no one will believe a word I say.

Whatever happens,

I'm the one who came up with the plan.

I won't stand on the sidelines and leave thousands of victims suffering.

Did she really say that?

Yes, Lady Weiyoung said so.

She said that the plan is still flawed.

Minfeng, what's your opinion?

I think it's just her scheme.

She is afraid you'll take all the credit, so she casts doubt upon the plan.

To make you panic.

In the end, you'll turn to her for help.

But by then, she'll be the one to be commended by His Majesty.

You're right.

His Majesty and all the officials in court thought highly of the plan.

What can be wrong with it?

I won't fall for her trick.

Keep going.

Your Highness.

Don't put on a strong front.

Do you call this archery? It's as if you're flicking cotton.

In my opinion, you're not cut out for archery.

Why don't you learn something else?

If I were good at it,

why would you have to teach me?

Moreover, I'm a prince.

Can't you treat me with some respect?

Your Highness is a prince indeed.

As for me, I'm the Prince's instructor.

Respect your teacher. Do you understand?

Do you know that you are a teacher?

Is there a teacher like you who doesn't do anything?

Listen up.

If you keep this up,

I'll tell my father about it.

He'll punish you.

By then, it's not just you,

but your entire family, who will be in trouble.

-You-- -What?

Fine, I'll teach you.

Lift your bow up!

Lift it up.

Hold your arm straight.

Stand upright.

Your eye, the aim, and the target should all be on the same line.

That isn't right.

Here.

Do you see it?

Draw the bow.

What is it? Why are you turning red?

I'm not.

Did you use perfume?

When did I use perfume?

I know what your issue is.

What is it?

Your arms are too weak.

If you wish to learn archery, you have to train your arms first.

Here.

Do this.

-What is that for? -Do a low squat.

Me?

Certainly.

Why would I do it? Take these.

Take them.

Turn around.

Stand upright.

Squat down and hold out your arms.

Look over there.

Hold them straight.

Hold them straight!

This is so tiring.

Tiring? Squat for two hours.

What? Two hours?

-That's right. -I won't do it.

Fine.

You can just tell His Majesty to dismiss me as your instructor.

You're doing this on purpose.

I used to train like this when I practiced archery.

If Your Highness can't handle it, there is nothing I can do.

Who said I can't handle it?

If my archery skills don't improve after following your instructions,

I'll make sure that Father punishes you.

Sure, just do it.

Raise your arms high.

Squat down.

Hold your arms straight.

Your Highness, what's wrong?

Su Xin.

I'm so pitiful.

Li Minde nearly had me tortured to death today!

Li Minde.

Just you wait.

I'll never admit defeat!

Your Highness, which hairpin do you like best?

This one shall do.

But I think this one suits Your Highness better.

Don't you believe in my judgment?

It's just like how I've set my eyes on Li Changle as Jun's wife.

She lived up to our expectations.

The royal court was bowled over by her disaster relief plan.

Even His Majesty spoke highly of her.

Your Highness has great insight.

I think that Lady Changle will surely be of great assistance to Prince Gaoyang.

Right, here.

-Put it up here. -Yes.

Mother.

Why did you ask to see me so urgently?

Go and get ready.

Come with me to the Prime Minister's manor.

Mother, why are you going there?

There's a celebratory banquet for Li Changle tonight.

She rendered a great service to the court

and offered you assistance.

How can you not attend it?

There are more than enough people to congratulate her.

You have to attend it.

Not only do you have to attend, but you also have to congratulate her properly.

Mother, will the Prime Minister's entire family be present?

Certainly.

All right, I'll go.

PRIME MINISTER'S MANOR

Lady Changle is truly talented.

She is also witty and virtuous.

Madam has taught her well.

-Indeed. -Exactly.

Changle's disaster relief plan was praised and acknowledged by officials.

His Majesty also complimented her highly.

He kept commenting on how intelligent she is.

It's a pity that she's a girl.

If she were born a man,

she would be a pillar of the nation.

Your Highness said it so well.

Lady Changle is indeed the most talented lady.

She and Madam are like two peas in a pod.

Exactly. They are both gorgeous.

Who is this?

Greetings, Your Highness.

I have a different opinion on the disaster relief plan.

Who are you?

I'm Li Weiyoung.

Prime Minister Li's illegitimate daughter.

Your Highness, you met her once.

It's you.

An illegitimate child indeed.

She has no manners at all.

Weiyoung, step down now.

Who are you to act willfully before Her Highness?

Chun Ming, take her away quickly.

Your Highness, I've noticed flaws in the disaster relief plan.

If it is carried out, it will surely bring great chaos.

Nonsense.

If there are flaws,

wouldn't His Majesty notice it?

Wouldn't the officials notice it?

I advise you to stop grandstanding.

If not, you'll be convicted for insolence.

I'm not grandstanding.

This issue can cause a huge impact.

The slightest oversight may affect the victims.

I believe none of us would want that to happen.

Weiyoung, His Majesty already approved of this disaster relief plan.

Who are you to discuss matters of the nation at will?

Weiyoung, I know that you've never liked me.

But this is a matter of the royal court.

You can't treat it as child's play.

If I were picking on Changle,

why would I bother to bring up this suggestion now?

I can wait until the plan is carried out first.

Once there's an unexpected outcome,

Changle will bear the consequences.

I'm only doing this today for the sake of the suffering victims.

Women are not to meddle in politics.

Changle is already an exception.

However, it doesn't mean that the ancestral regulations can be bent.

Don't speak tactlessly again.

Your Highness, please hear me out.

Changru, what are you doing?

-Changru, what nonsense is this? -Your Highness.

Please hear my cousin out.

-This relief plan-- -Changru!

It was Weiyoung's idea in the first place!

-Changru. -If there's any flaw,

she has every right to bring it up.

I've told you nothing but the truth. Please look into it.

Your Highness.

I went to great lengths to come up with the plan.

I really don't understand why Changru would say so.

Changru.

I knew it.

I knew you disliked me.

But you can't help Weiyoung in falsely accusing me.

-I didn't accuse you falsely. This-- -Changru.

I know you mean well.

But you shouldn't say another word.

If you do, you'll infuriate Madam.

But Weiyoung...

Mother.

I would like to hear

what Lady Weiyoung has to say.

This flood happens once in a century.

It's the first in our dynasty.

As for disaster relief plans,

we have been discussing and trying to perfect them.

Grandfather asked for different opinions

and even approved the plan suggested by Lady Changle.

He did so in hopes of offering help to the victims.

In my opinion,

let's not be concerned about who came up with this plan.

If Lady Weiyoung has a better idea,

we should give her a chance to voice her opinion.

I agree.

Subtitle translation by Carole Chen