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Minfeng is dead.

Even if you frame Weiyoung,

he can't be brought back to life.

Only Weiyoung can restore glory to the Li family now.

I won't allow you to do as you wish.

-Madam. -Madam.

-Madam. -Madam.

Madam, are you all right?

Master Li.

I know you don't believe me,

but I might really die soon.

Yet you're still doubting me.

It's true

that I am arrogant and despotic.

But is your daughter

a weak woman who would be pushed around?

We've argued quite a few times.

Think about it.

Do you think she wouldn't hate or resent me?

Or even try to hurt me?

This matter is of great importance.

It has to do with everyone in the Li family.

With all our lives.

Do you really think I would fake this?

In order to get back at me,

she used witchcraft, which is banned by the Emperor.

You think she can bring glory to the family?

She won't do that,

but she will bring our whole family down, Master.

Master.

Madam.

Madam.

Li Weiyoung.

We found this wooden figurine in your room.

What do you have to say for yourself?

Mother has been good to you.

And you want to kill her?

I understand now.

You found a way to help your mother

become a Third-rank Madam.

Now you're trying to kill Mother,

so that your mother can become the madam of this family.

You'll get rid of your peasant upbringing

and live a luxurious life.

Am I right?

Grandmother.

Father.

Even if they did find the wooden figurine in my room,

it doesn't prove that I did this.

Someone is trying to frame me.

Also,

it's not the first or second time

that this has happened to me.

It does seem somewhat fishy.

Let's not jump to conclusions.

Grandmother.

We have clear proof that it was her.

Are you still trying to protect Weiyoung?

Who could frame her?

Who would frame her?

I know.

You're trying to say that we're framing you.

Li Weiyoung,

who do you think you are?

You think I would sacrifice my mother's life to frame you?

Stop lying.

Old Madam.

I don't think Weiyoung would do something like this.

Aunt Xuemei.

Are you vouching for Weiyoung?

-I... -Aunt Xuemei.

Father.

Please give me some time.

I'll find out the truth.

Servants.

Take Weiyoung back to Junlan Court.

Lock the gates.

Nobody can go in or out.

Also,

if knowledge of what happened tonight leaks out through any of you,

you will become an enemy of the Li family.

-Yes, Master. -Yes, Master.

Don't worry.

I know I'm innocent.

Take me too.

Whether I live or die, I want to be with Young Lady.

Me too.

Father.

No matter what the truth is,

it has nothing to do with my mother.

She shouldn't be locked up.

Master Li,

you should know that the Seventh Concubine is a cautious person.

She would never do something like this.

Listen to Weiyoung.

Let the Seventh Concubine stay with me for a while.

When we find out the truth,

Weiyoung can take her back home.

All right?

Aunt Xuemei.

Please take care of my mother for me.

Weiyoung.

That's all I can do for you right now.

Thank you, Aunt Xuemei.

BIRTH YEAR, MONTH, DAY, TIME

Close the doors.

Guard her carefully.

Don't let anyone in.

If you make any mistakes, I'll have you killed.

-Yes, miss. -Yes, miss.

In order to frame me,

Chiyun Rou has given it her all.

I've tried to prevent it,

but she still got me in the end.

How long do I have to live

this life of fighting and scheming?

This medicine can cure it.

It's best to leave it on for a day.

How I wish

I could get rid of my disguise

and be the real me in front of you.

FUAN COURT

The Li family has had terrible luck lately.

We've been through

one bad incident after another.

Don't worry, Mother.

I'll take care of

the matter myself.

How are you going to take care of it?

I...

I doubted Rou at first,

but after talking to her,

it seems like she had nothing to do with it.

I believe

that she wouldn't be dumb enough to hurt herself

to frame Weiyoung.

But I believe

that someone like Weiyoung

would never do something this evil.

Rou has set up Weiyoung so many times.

Would Weiyoung be so forgiving and not hold a grudge?

You never know.

Also,

that wooden figurine was found in Weiyoung's room.

There is clear evidence.

We have to consider that.

All I'm saying is that

I want you to investigate it.

Don't let them frame her again.

I understand.

Mother.

How did you put the wooden figurine in Weiyoung's room?

This time, I have to thank Hong Luo.

Hong Luo?

Madam.

Hong Luo, you helped out a lot this time.

I wouldn't dare take the credit.

I failed last time when I pretended to be Li Weiyoung.

So I should thank you, Madam,

for giving me the chance to atone for my mistake.

I have something to report to you, Madam.

That day, wrapped in the cloth I used for the wooden figurine,

I found a man's folding fan.

I saw Li Weiyoung cherishing it,

so it must be something important to her.

Where is the folding fan? Did you take it?

When I put the wooden figurine there,

I didn't see the folding fan.

I didn't have time to look for it.

A man's folding fan?

Why would an unmarried young lady

have a man's folding fan?

Could it be...

It has been two days.

How is Master Li going to punish us?

Young Lady, what should we do?

We could force our way out.

That's the worst way.

If they are determined to keep us in here,

they're going to stop us somehow.

I thought we could lie low for a while,

but Lady Changle found a way to get you in trouble again.

I don't understand.

Young Lady didn't do anything.

How did that wooden figurine appear in Lady Weiyoung's box?

Young Lady, what are you looking for? Let me help.

The folding fan.

Did they take it?

The folding fan?

Oh, the folding fan.

Young Lady, here it is.

Why did you have it?

When I was tidying the box, I saw that the cloth was dirty.

So I got a new piece of cloth

and planned to put it back soon.

Good job.

Or else, they would have taken this as well.

Madam.

You should drink the antidote.

We don't want any of the poison to stay in your body.

If it weren't for the shady horsetail,

if it weren't for my sacrifice and determination,

this time,

we wouldn't have gotten her in trouble so easily.

But, Mother,

have you really recovered from the shady horsetail that you ingested?

You were coughing up blood

and were having chest pains.

Will you really be okay after taking the antidote?

Don't worry.

I wouldn't risk my own life.

The shady horsetail was measured to an exact amount.

The power of the poison isn't as strong.

It just made me look pale and dispirited.

It won't hurt me.

As for coughing up blood

and the chest pains, they were all just an act.

As long as I take the antidote for one whole month,

I'll be fine.

But I don't understand.

If Hong Luo can change her appearance,

why can't she go kill Li Weiyoung?

We'll just find someone to take the blame for Hong Luo.

Wouldn't that be easier?

You wouldn't have to poison yourself.

Li Weiyoung

is already wary of us.

Now that Jun Tao is by her side,

it'll be more difficult for Hong Luo to approach her.

Also,

she just got conferred as Lady Anping.

If she dies mysteriously,

it'll cause a lot of trouble.

Your father wouldn't let it go so easily.

In that case, it would be quite disadvantageous for us.

Only this plan

can get rid of her quietly.

But right now,

Father has only locked her up.

How are you going to kill her quietly now?

Don't worry.

I've arranged everything.

I've made plans for Li Minde to leave the manor.

We'll see

who can help her this time.

Young Lady, I don't understand

how the wooden figurine was put inside your box.

It was all my fault.

I didn't know someone trespassed.

How is it your fault?

If Chiyun Rou wants to frame me, she'll find a way to do it.

She did it when we weren't here.

Right now, I'm worried about

what she is going to do to me.

HEXIANG COURT

Master Li, I feel a lot better now.

I didn't want to pursue the matter.

But Weiyoung

used witchcraft, which has been banned by the Emperor.

I'm just worried...

I'll order everyone here

to never talk about it again.

If anyone leaks anything out,

they'll be killed.

Maybe we should send Weiyoung to the country again.

No.

Weiyoung was appointed as Lady Anping by the Emperor.

If you do anything rash,

it'll just cause more trouble.

That's true.

Even if we send her back,

we will still worry about it.

What should we do, then?

Master Li,

you have to be decisive this time.

You're the head of this family.

You have to make a decision.

You can start telling people

that Weiyoung has fallen ill.

You can take care of it

in a few days.

This is all for the family, Master Li.

Nobody

would blame you for doing this.

It's all Weiyoung's fault.

She acted impulsively

and disappointed you, Master Li.

Don't worry.

I know what to do.

You...

What are you doing?

Don't hurt Lady Weiyoung.

You're on the chopping block now.

You think you still have a chance?

Search the place.

I dare you to.

Li Weiyoung.

Are you resorting to violence

because your crimes have been discovered and you want to get revenge?

You've already achieved your goal.

You found the wooden figurine in my room.

What else do you want to find?

Li Weiyoung, don't play dumb.

You know what I'm looking for.

Why should anyone be able to search my room?

Jun Tao.

If anyone wants to touch my belongings,

you can teach them a lesson.

Yes, Young Lady.

Servants.

-Yes, Lady Changle. -Yes, Lady Changle.

You...

-Young Lady! -Bai Zhi.

Li Weiyoung.

Don't you love your servants?

Now we'll find out

whether your possession

is more important than the life of this maid.

Despicable.

Search the place.

Go through everything.

-Yes, Lady Changle. -Yes, Lady Changle.

Look, Lady Changle.

Li Weiyoung,

where did this folding fan

come from?

I bought it for myself.

Do you think I'm a three-year-old?

Why would you buy a man's folding fan

and hide it in your room?

Let me ask you again.

Where did this folding fan come from?

You think I'll let it go

if you don't talk?

Servants.

Lock Jun Tao up and interrogate her.

How dare you?

Take her away.

-Move. -Jun Tao...

Move it.

Jun Tao!

Tie them up too.

Young Lady!

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Young Lady!

Young Lady!

Old Madam, you're the only one who can save Weiyoung.

You can't stay out of this.

This matter involves witchcraft.

Even if I want to interfere,

I don't have the power to.

Old Madam,

we all know what kind of person Weiyoung is.

She would never use witchcraft to hurt someone.

It's obvious that someone is trying to frame her.

It's not that I don't believe Weiyoung.

But they have clear evidence.

Even Xiaoran believes it.

This has to do with the future of the Li family.

They won't listen to what I say.

That's the problem.

Witchcraft is involved.

Even if your brother-in-law wants to conceal or hide the matter,

it is already too late.

How can he make a risky move

and vouch for Weiyoung now?

Old Madam,

Madam has told people that Weiyoung is ill.

That means Master Li has made a decision.

Old Madam,

are you going to watch them kill Weiyoung?

Seventh Concubine, Lady Zhou.

You know how much Old Madam loves Lady Weiyoung.

You know that.

Do you really think

that Old Madam doesn't want to save her?

Old Madam can't do anything right now.

Do you know that Old Madam

couldn't sleep at all last night?

Get up now.

Don't worry.

Let me think of a way.

We'll see if we can

find a way to let her live.

Old Madam.

What are you trying to do?

Do you know

how much I have suffered because of you?

Who are you to steal everything from me?

Praises from the people,

recognition from the Emperor,

and admiration from Prince Gaoyang.

All of those were supposed to be mine!

Let me ask you.

Did Prince Gaoyang

give you this folding fan?

If I tell you right now

that the folding fan was a gift from Prince Gaoyang,

will that make you happy?

Is that what you want to hear?

Prince Gaoyang and I grew up together as playmates.

He said that he would marry me.

But ever since you appeared,

everything has changed.

He doesn't want that anymore.

He regrets saying that.

It was you.

You stole him away from me!

Let me ask you one more time.

Did Prince Gaoyang

give you this folding fan?

Did he?

You're not going to talk?

Servants.

Torture her.

Lady Changle, that would not be wise.

If you leave visible injuries on her, people might find out.

That's the last thing you want.

What did you say?

I have a suggestion for you.

Perhaps we can try needle torture.

Needle torture?

That sounds like a lot of fun.

-Let go! -What are you doing?

-Let go! -Let go of her!

Don't hurt Lady Weiyoung!

You're not going to scream?

We'll see how much you can take.

Young Lady!

Young Lady!

You're not going to talk?

Young Lady.

Li Changle.

You're pathetic.

Is that all you've got?

Let me do it.

-Young Lady. -Give it to me.

Lady Changle.

Please don't hurt Lady Weiyoung.

What a nice pair of hands.

They can do the lion dance

and give Old Madam massages.

Even the Crown Princess compliments them.

Young Lady.

Young Lady!

Lady Changle, I'm begging you.

Let Lady Weiyoung go!

Let go of me!

-Let go or I'll kill you! -Let go!

Bai Zhi, stop it!

Stop it!

You damn maid.

How dare you bite me?

Beat her!

Beat her to death!

Stop!

Bai Zhi!

Bai Zhi!

-Stop it! -I'm going to tell Old Madam.

-You're out of control! -Shut her mouth!

Let her go!

If you don't tell me the truth,

prepare to watch her be beaten to death.

Fine. I'll tell you everything.

Let go of her.

Stop!

This folding fan

was given to me by my friend in the countryside.

A friend in the countryside?

A man?

You're lying to me.

Li Changle.

As the daughter of a high-ranking official,

can't you tell?

The quality, material, and workmanship

of this folding fan

are not excellent.

Prince Gaoyang is the royal grandson.

Why would he use something like this?

Why would he like a poorly-made folding fan like this?

Was this folding fan

really given to you by your friend?

My friend painted

the bamboo plants on the fan.

You can probably tell that it wasn't done by a famous artist.

Prince Gaoyang is very talented.

He is skilled at everything, from music to painting.

How would something like this

be worthy enough for him?

A friend from the country?

I bet he is your lover.

You're in a relationship with a peasant.

No wonder you didn't want to tell me.

You...

How dare you seduce Prince Gaoyang?

I never seduced anyone.

Please don't treat me as a petty person like you.

How dare you talk back?

You look all pure and innocent.

Who would have guessed

that you've been fooling around with a peasant?

If Prince Gaoyang finds out...

Yes.

Let's go.

Bai Zhi.

Bai Zhi.

Bai Zhi.

Are you all right?

Bai Zhi!

Bai Zhi, wake up!

Bai Zhi.

Bai Zhi.

Bai Zhi.

Open the door, I want to see Weiyoung.

Lady Changru, nobody can go in.

You...

Changru.

Is that Changru?

Weiyoung, it's me.

Are you all right?

Let me in.

Let me in.

Without Madam's orders, nobody can go in or out.

Changru.

How is Jun Tao?

Is she all right?

She is not in danger right now.

Don't worry, Weiyoung. I'll take care of her.

Thank you, Changru.

Please protect Jun Tao for me.

By the way,

I prepared some food and medicine.

Could you bring these in for me?

It's not that I don't want to help you, Lady Changru.

But if I do, I won't be able to live either.

Changru, don't worry about me.

I'm innocent.

I believe that I'll get out of here.

You should go.

If Madam sees you, she'll scold you.

Lady Changru, let's go.

If Madam finds out, we'll be punished.

Go now.

Don't worry about me.

Weiyoung, take care of yourself.

I'll let you know if anything happens.

Madam is very determined this time.

She even used witchcraft.

I think there is no hope for Lady Weiyoung this time.

No.

Weiyoung can't die.

She can't die yet.

Who can save her this time?

There is one person.

Bai Zhi.

Young Lady.

Young Lady.

Bai Zhi.

Bai Zhi, you must be strong.

I'll be here for you.

I don't know how Jun Tao is doing.

Bai Zhi.

Bai Zhi.

She is burning up.

Bai Zhi won't make it like this.

Open the door.

Open the door.

Open the door!

I am Lady Anping.

How dare you lock me up?

This is ridiculous.

Lady Weiyoung, I would advise that you get back inside.

I need medicine.

If you don't give it to me, I'll let everyone in the family know

that you tortured me in private.

Who are you trying to scare, Lady Weiyoung?

If you wanted to, you would have done that already.

You didn't do it because you know that it's useless.

But Bai Zhi is in danger right now.

Is that so?

Then we'll see what happens after she dies.

Keep a close eye on her.

Chun Ming.

I'll remember this day.

Fine.

You do that.

Young Master.

I finally got rid of that prince.

If he followed us here,

who knows how much trouble he would cause?

Yes, he is a weird one.

Why is he always following you?

Did you offend him somehow?

You foolish Li Minde!

You're taking advantage of me again!

How would I know?

Those royals always get what they want.

They don't need a reason to pester someone, do they?

That's true.

Young Master.

What's wrong?

I don't know why, but my right eyelid has been twitching.

Maybe something happened at home.

What if Weiyoung is in trouble?

Young Master, Lady Weiyoung is Lady Anping now.

Jun Tao is always by her side.

How could she be in trouble?

You're thinking too much.

Young Master, we're in Zhending now.

Let's get our business done and head home.

Yes, Young Master.

Prepare to get going.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

JUNLAN COURT

Bai Zhi.

You have to get through this.

Even if there is only a glimmer of hope,

I won't give up on you.

Here.

Have some food.

Bai Zhi.

How are you feeling?

Young Lady.

Are you all right?

How can I let you take care of me?

I'm your servant, Young Lady.

Don't get up. Lie down and rest.

You have to regain your health.

Let me feed you some food.

Young Lady.

How are your fingers?

This is all my fault.

I couldn't protect you.

I'm fine. No crying.

Here.

Get better soon.

Have more and be healthy again.

You need to gain strength.

Thank you, Young Lady.

I heard that Madam has been sick.

Is she better now?

Thank you for your concern, Your Highness.

Mother is doing a lot better.

That's good.

At our age,

we fall victim to ailments all the time.

I guess we should admit that we're getting old.

That's not true, Your Highness.

Your Highness is at your peak, looking forever young.

Changle, every time you come, you make me so happy.

By the way, Qiu Yi.

Go get the spices given to me by the Emperor,

so I can gift them to Changle.

Thank you, Your Highness.

It is quite boring here in the palace.

When your mother recovers,

bring her with you next time, so that we can chat a bit.

Yes, Your Highness.

Also, Qiu Yi.

The flowers are blossoming in the garden today.

Accompany Changle around to see them.

I'm getting tired.

I'll go rest now.

It's Prince Gaoyang.

I'll greet Prince Gaoyang.

Yes, Lady Changle.

Prince Gaoyang, Your Highness.

Last time, it was wrong of me

to say those rude things to Your Highness.

I hope you can forgive me.

It was also my fault.

I hope that you can understand

and also stop thinking about meaningless events in the past.

That would make me happier.

Why are you here today?

Her Highness, the Crown Princess, found out that my mother has been sick.

So she summoned me here to ask about it.

Is your mother doing okay?

Thank you for your concern, Your Highness.

My mother is getting better.

What is this?

I don't know if I should tell Your Highness.

What is it?

It's quite embarrassing.

I shouldn't tell Your Highness.

But since you've asked me,

I wouldn't dare hide anything.

This is something Weiyoung treasures dearly.

Did you just say

that this is something Weiyoung treasures dearly?

Yes.

Her lover in the countryside gave this to her.

She has cherished it all this time.

Then we found out about it.

Mother was worried about her reputation,

so she took it away.

I know that Weiyoung cherishes it,

so I stole it from my mother,

hoping to return it to Weiyoung.

But I forgot about it

and brought it to the palace.

It's embarrassing.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

If Prince Gaoyang finds out that Li Weiyoung has a lover,

he won't like her anymore.

I saw Prince Gaoyang and Lady Changle talking for a long time.

They looked quite happy.

Did they really look happy?

I saw it with my own eyes.

I knew that Jun liked Li Changle.

That is very good news.

If Jun marries Li Changle,

we'll receive support from Prime Minister Li and the Chiyun family.

To Jun,

that would be very advantageous.

This is my folding fan.

Li Weiyoung.

If you didn't like me,

why would you keep my folding fan?

This is something Weiyoung treasures dearly.

Her lover in the countryside gave this to her.

I'll see how you deny this when I show you the folding fan.

A peasant lover.

Lover.

Why did Li Changle have it, though?

That seems strange.

Is Weiyoung in trouble?

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

A maid secretly gave me this letter.

WEIYOUNG IS IN TROUBLE

She really is in trouble.

Your Highness.

PRIME MINISTER'S MANOR

Prince Gaoyang, Your Highness.

Why did Your Highness suddenly decide to visit?

Drop the formalities.

My mother heard that your wife was ill.

She had me bring Royal Physician Liu over

to give your wife a checkup.

Where is she?

This way, Your Highness.

Very well.

Madam, please let me see Weiyoung.

Haven't I already told you many times?

Weiyoung has fallen ill.

Master Li ordered to lock her away,

so that her disease won't spread in the family.

Subtitle translation by Sophie Chang