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=Royal Upstart 2= (Based on "Zhenguan Foolish Son-in-Law")

=Episode 11=

(Enter the Palace to Meet His Majesty)

(Juzhen Glaze Workshop)

I already knew.

My men said someone is planning to impeach you.

Keep an eye on it.

You even know that?

Your sources are pretty sharp.

We have been in the Great Yong for years.

We have our own connections.

All these years,

the great clans have been trying to get into the steppe trade,

and they have been squeezing us out.

We refused.

Without the Hu merchants,

there would be no way to bring back news from the steppe

to the Great Yong.

So people actually come to you to gather information?

Not really.

It is just that the border troops

sometimes ask us about what we have seen,

and we tell them a bit of what

we know.

But we never tell everything.

If Beicang or the other tribes find out,

we would not survive it.

(This is part of how they stay afloat.)

(It makes sense.)

I am heading back to the steppe to deliver goods.

Leaving already?

In such a hurry to make money off Beicang?

You know me well.

Then you must come visit me on the steppe.

Duo the Fool.

What are you doing?

Wei the Fool.

Take care of yourself.

I am off.

Stay safe.

If

the court secretly formed a merchant caravan

to trade in Beicang

and gather intelligence at the same time,

would that work?

No,

maybe the Great Yong is already doing it.

If I can think of it,

how could His Majesty not have thought of it?

Wei the Fool.

You startled me.

What are you sneaking around for?

How dare you speak to this princess like that?

Hungry?

Let us go to Juxian Restaurant.

I have something to tell you.

Tomorrow morning,

you are entering the palace to meet my father.

So suddenly?

Tomorrow?

I am not ready.

What is there to prepare?

A gift.

I cannot go empty handed.

No, I have to head back.

I am not done yet.

Tomorrow morning,

whatever you see,

do not act too surprised.

You little trickster,

you are hiding something from me.

Say it.

I am hiding something.

Figure it out yourself.

Why are you doing this?

How am I supposed to respond?

Tomorrow,

you must behave well.

Do not speak out of turn,

and do not wander around.

That is the imperial palace.

If you wander, you will get into trouble.

And one more thing,

even if you are unhappy,

do not show it. Understand?

Do not worry.

Do you think I would speak carelessly before His Majesty?

Once I meet His Majesty,

I will make you go from a fallen princess

to the most favored one in the inner palace.

Hao.

Wake up.

Get up.

Let me sleep a bit longer. I am exhausted.

Sleep?

You are entering the palace to meet His Majesty today.

Get up.

What?

Are you out of your mind?

What is His Majesty thinking?

How is he supposed to run the empire if he cannot even sleep properly?

Do not talk nonsense.

Come on, get down.

Get dressed.

Mister Wang.

You will accompany the Young Master to the palace today.

Keep an eye on him.

Yes.

Do not let him go around hitting people.

Understood.

Do not worry, Young Madam.

Hurry up.

Making His Majesty wait is a grave offense.

My shoes.

Coming, coming.

Hurry.

Young Master.

Young Master.

Young Master.

This does not feel right.

Not right?

What is not right?

Look.

Why is there not a single person around?

Mister Wang,

did you get it wrong?

Young Master,

I have been in the capital for decades.

I would not get it wrong.

It is just strange.

Why is there no one here?

Hey,

is this the gate for court attendance?

Hey,

say something.

There is no one here.

Who is it?

Hey.

It is me,

Wei Hao.

Are you on duty here?

No...

Why is there no one around?

There is no court session today.

Why did you come so early?

I came to the palace

to thank His Majesty in person.

Even then, it is not this early.

His Majesty has not gotten up yet.

Not awake yet?

I...

Then...

When will

the gate open?

In two hours.

Why did you come so early anyway?

Your audience is in the morning.

Did the Ministry of Rites not inform you?

Morning?

Then why did you wake me up so early?

Young Master.

Isn't morning early anyway?

Then...

Can I

go back and get a bit more sleep before coming again?

Wei the Fool,

you have some nerve.

You have come but have not seen His Majesty,

and you already want to leave?

Do not say I did not warn you.

If you leave now,

it will be a grave offense.

Aunt,

she set me up again.

I woke up early for nothing.

Unbelievable.

Forget it.

Wait here for me.

Let us go.

I will take you inside.

Since you are entering the palace to meet His Majesty,

you cannot risk not being present when he

summons you.

Arriving early

shows sincerity.

Wait outside Ganlu Palace.

When will His Majesty wake up?

Just wait.

Two hours.

What?

Wei the Fool has come to give thanks?

Was it not scheduled for the morning?

I don't know.

He is waiting outside right now.

Let him wait.

Also,

inform the Eldest Princess.

Tell her

Wei the Fool has arrived.

Have her come to Ganlu Palace

in two quarters of an hour.

Not too early.

Yes.

I will see to it right away.

(Did the Ministry of Rites not make it clear?)

(Otherwise,)

(why would that boy come this early?)

Why is Wei the Fool already here?

How did he even get up that early?

I am not even ready yet.

That fool.

Your Highness, be careful not to catch a chill.

I wonder what that fool

will look like when he finds out

I am the Eldest Princess.

He will not call me a liar, will he?

Your Highness,

please do not be nervous.

Besides,

have you not already made things clear with Lord Wei?

Who is nervous?

That fool.

Your Highness,

the eunuch from Ganlu Palace

delivered a message.

You are to go over in a quarter of an hour.

Do not go too early.

Then I will go back and get ready a bit more.

Let him wait.

(Ganlu Palace)

(Ganlu Palace)

Summon Wei Hao, Dynasty-Founding County Lord of Pingyang, to an audience.

That is me.

Hand over any swords or blades

you have.

I do not carry those.

Why would I bring weapons?

I am not here to fight.

Search him.

Are you holding a grudge or something?

Even if the Crown Prince were here,

he would still be searched.

Those are the rules.

Search.

Fine.

(Ganlu Palace)

My Lord,

this way, please.

My Lord,

when you meet His Majesty later,

do not speak loudly.

Mind your etiquette.

Thank you, Eunuch.

I did not bring anything this time.

Next time you come to Juxian Restaurant,

just give my name.

It will be on the house.

(Ganlu Palace) This way. Over here.

Move.

Wei Hao, Dynasty-Founding County Lord of Pingyang, is here for an audience.

Your Majesty,

Lord Wei has arrived.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

You are here.

You got up quite early today.

Was it not arranged for you to come in the morning?

Well,

my aunt got it wrong.

The notice said morning,

but she woke me before dawn.

It is my first time.

No experience.

(Where have I heard that voice before?)

(It sounds so familiar.)

You may rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

♪Everyone says I'm a big silly fool♪

♪When things happen, I only know how to count on my fingers♪

♪They shake their heads and say I'm pitiful♪

♪Sigh and walk away♪

♪Little do they know, I am sharp and bright♪

♪With a heart like a mirror, I understand the world's♪

♪Colors and darkness♪

♪But I keep my edge hidden♪

♪The day I become famous is just around the corner♪

♪In the hotpot restaurant, skewers boil in the broth♪

♪People come and go, with few worries or troubles♪

♪The clacking of the abacus rings out♪

♪See me differently. Who dares to challenge me?♪

♪The world mistakes me♪

♪For an ignorant and stubborn fool♪

♪As the storm approaches♪

♪I just shrug and watch with a smile♪

♪This foolish image is convenient♪

♪I use it as a protective shield♪

♪Navigating with ease, I attract♪

♪A lucky star to accompany me♪

♪In a peaceful golden age♪

♪I hold my lady's hand to watch the world♪

♪Pouring youth and fireworks♪

♪Into a precious glazed cup♪

♪Having experienced life's changes♪

♪And tasted its highs and lows♪

♪My wish has finally come true:♪

♪To stay by your side♪

♪In this fleeting world♪

♪We are free and happy♪

♪From a nobody♪

♪To someone now famous♪

♪Ordinary people laugh at me♪

♪But I laugh at how they cannot see through it all♪

♪Let others plot and scheme♪

♪I will keep my heart unchanged♪

♪In this vast world♪

♪I find my own leisurely freedom♪

♪The world is bustling, and things constantly change♪

♪Everything ends eventually♪

♪All that remains before my eyes♪

♪Is this street wandering, still tinged with pity♪

♪No matter how time flies♪

♪Even if the falling snow♪

♪Dyes the hair at our temples white♪

♪All I want now♪

♪Is to pray for my lady's peace and safety♪

♪Year after year♪