Original subtitles

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

=Episode 17=

(Mother-in-Law, I'm Coming!)

(Wei Mansion)

Farewell, Your Highness.

Sis Luo,

sorry to bother you this time.

Sis?

That messes up the generations, no?

It's fine.

Your Highness,

you are welcome to visit often whenever you're free.

All right.

Then I'll surely be bothering you much more in the future.

(Is she always this polite?)

Girl,

the way you're acting

is too fake.

It's called etiquette.

Come on.

Safe travels.

♪The copper pot brews through the midnight moon♪

♪Iced milk tea enters the mortal realm♪

Who am I ever afraid of?

But you are my bottom line.

I...

I'm wearing a mask because I don't want to upset her.

♪The glazed cup reflects a face like peach blossoms♪

Your Highness went to see Young Master Wei looking so worried,

but you came out in a great mood.

Does Young Master Wei really have a way to help Your Highness out of this?

What could the fool do?

I'm lucky if he doesn't just annoy me.

True.

Wei the Fool is always so unreliable.

He's never serious all day.

He speaks recklessly

and is always getting into fights.

He really isn't a good match for Your Highness.

He does have many flaws.

But

that's what makes him a real person, isn't it?

Wei the Fool

is flighty with the small things,

but when it comes to the big things,

he has never once faltered.

Everything I entrust to him,

he manages to get done.

Whatever he says,

he always stands by his word.

Compared to the hypocrisy of others,

I much prefer his blunt honesty.

At least

he won't be like other young masters,

flirting with every girl out there.

He won't go out messing around,

much less do anything treasonous.

(Could it be that I already...)

Send someone to the Ministry of Revenue to investigate

whether children

born from inbreeding,

such as cousin marriages,

have a higher risk of deformities.

Then, bring all the documents to me.

Yes, Your Highness.

His Majesty arrives.

Are you worrying about Ning'an's matter?

For the sake of Chong's marriage,

my elder brother comes to pay respects every day.

About Ning'an,

previously,

I did indeed favor Zhangsun Chong.

Regarding closeness,

he is your biological nephew.

We know him well.

He certainly wouldn't mistreat our daughter.

In the past,

I wouldn't have hesitated.

But now,

suddenly, there is

this fool calling me "Father-in-law."

Hao is indeed a good boy.

You seem to value

Wei the Fool quite highly.

Why is that?

Can't you tell

Ning'an is very happy every day now?

Even though she constantly complains

that Wei the Fool has provoked her,

she is happy every single day.

In the past, within the palace,

though she had many playmates,

I...

have never seen her this happy before.

Additionally,

Your Majesty, you have always wanted to marry into the great clans,

but they have never agreed to it.

As for Wei Hao,

he is indeed a breakthrough point now.

Regarding this glaze incident,

it's clear that Hao is not afraid of the great clans.

Even when dealing with the Wei clan's interests,

the way he handled it

was nothing like those clannish young masters.

Besides, he has said before

that he is willing to marry Ning'an.

He is even willing

to give her his entire share of the workshop.

Just think about it.

If he weren't sincere toward Ning'an,

would he be willing to pay such a high price?

As for him dating Ning'an,

I don't object to it.

First,

he is a Marquis now,

so it's acceptable.

Plus, with the great clans you mentioned,

it's perfectly fine.

But to say he has the ability to protect Ning'an,

well...

Furthermore,

this marriage

also involves your maternal family, the Zhangsuns.

For Ning'an and Chong,

it's always been an unspoken agreement.

I don't mind much,

but I'm afraid your brother

will make things hard for you.

Your Majesty needn't worry about me.

I truly like Wei Hao.

Marrying Ning'an to him would put my mind at ease.

Forget it.

There's no rush to decide this right now.

However,

as for your thoughts,

I have a general idea now.

(Juxian Restaurant)

Mister Wang.

Young Master, you're here.

Why are there so many customers today?

It's all because of the heater you made.

Now all the customers are saying

that eating here at Juxian Restaurant

feels like a spring breeze.

It's more comfortable than staying at home.

Not just our old regulars,

even the new customers say they won't go to any other restaurant.

Well, that's a must.

Young Master, the upstairs has been cleared.

They said the Crown Prince is dining there.

My brother-in-law is here?

Perfect.

- It's you. - Mister Wei.

Why didn't you tell me

your hotpot was this delicious?

Greetings, Brother-in-law.

That title...

Wait.

What did you just call me?

Brother-in-law.

Hold on.

What's that?

Did you get it wrong?

Didn't they tell you?

Didn't my father-in-law and Ning'an tell you?

Ning'an?

The Princess?

My sister?

Father-in-law?

Yes.

I already told my father-in-law,

meaning His Majesty,

about my feelings for Ning'an.

I've met my parents-in-law.

They didn't object to my marriage to Ning'an.

You didn't know this?

That's impossible.

Didn't my father-in-law tell you?

Brother-in-law.

Brother-in-law.

Brother-in-law!

I...

How is that possible?

Mister Wei,

don't talk nonsense.

If Father finds out, he'll kill you.

Besides,

how could my sister,

Ning'an, marry you?

Tsk.

I'm not talking nonsense.

I call them my parents-in-law every day.

That means they've approved.

Your Highness.

You...

Your Highness.

Didn't I say not to disturb me if there's nothing important?

Your Highness,

the Empress has sent a message

inviting you and Marquis Wei

to dine at Fengluan Palace.

Fine.

Go tell my mother-in-law

that I'll come.

Yes, Marquis Wei.

Wait, no.

No...

Is this for real?

That's right.

I told my mother-in-law last time

that I'd bring a gift when we met.

It's already time for dinner,

and I'm still empty-handed.

Brother-in-law,

I can't talk now.

I've got to go.

Wait a minute, Wei Hao.

You haven't explained things yet.

We'll talk later.

I'm going to get my mother-in-law's gift.

Go back to Fengluan Palace first,

and remember to let her know.

I...

I...

(Sucking up to my mother-in-law is what matters.)

(As long as I play my cards right with her,)

(I'll have a massive)

(safety net for the future.)

Greetings to Father and Mother.

Why are you alone?

Where is Wei Hao?

He said he went to get a gift for you,

the one he promised last time.

Come on...

It would have been fine to bring it next time.

What kind of gift?

I wouldn't know about that.

Father,

Mother,

there's something I don't understand.

About my sister and Wei Hao...

Is that actually true?

He keeps calling me his brother-in-law.

No matter what I say, he won't stop.

Calling you "Brother-in-law" is nothing.

He even calls me his "Father-in-law."

Enough.

Let it be.

He won't listen to your advice.

Then...

Wait, no.

So it's true?

As an older brother,

you don't care about your sister's affairs at all.

No, Mother,

how could I not care?

I've just been too busy lately,

reviewing memorials every day.

I just never imagined in my wildest dreams

that Ning'an would like Wei the Fool.

Father,

Mother.

What are you all discussing?

Ning'an, how could you be so secretive?

Hiding this from me?

Hiding what?

What is it?

Your marriage to Wei the Fool.

Gaoming,

don't talk nonsense.

There's no such thing.

Nothing has been decided yet.

Father,

Mother.

Look, she's getting flustered.

"Nothing has been decided yet."

Gaoming,

stop talking nonsense.

Stop it.

You still won't admit it?

Look how red your face is.

Father and Mother are right here.

You...

Just marry him if you want to.

Alright, that's enough.

And you,

you're not acting like a proper brother.

Teasing your sister like that.

You like him?

If you like him, then fine.

That's a good thing.

Mother.

Get out of here.

If he ever dares to bully my sister once,

as his brother-in-law,

I'll teach him a lesson.

From my perspective,

it will be your sister bullying Wei Hao in the future.

This girl...

The way she acts

around us compared to

when she is with Wei Hao is different.

But that is fine.

It allows her to show her true self.

Marquis Wei, please let me take that.

It is fine.

It is not heavy. I will do it myself.

Marquis Wei,

the Empress is inside.

Let me announce your arrival.

No need for the trouble.

Mother-in-law.

Mother-in-law.

Mother-in-law, I am here.

Good boy.

Come on in.

Greetings, Mother-in-law.

Hey, Girl.

Brother-in-law.

Father-in-law,

you are here too?

What kind of gift are you carrying there?

Mother-in-law,

this is some great stuff.

♪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♪