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Episode 10

All because of Yun Zhu's gluttonous appetite

but it's also because of her gluttonous

that saved her life.

Good thing that earlier she had already drank

a deoxygenising elixir which lined her stomach.

Otherwise,

she would've been fatally poisoned as it reached her stomach

and her chances of survival

would have been null.

You're due to be the Royal consort

but I didn't expect

that Imperial mother would say she'd be hostile and indeed be so.

Since she's already being hostile

then what do we do now?

If you are scared

then leave this palace.

We'll dissolve this business transaction.

You want me to leave the palace?

Yes.

This is the only way to

perserve my chess piece

in the best means.

But

it has not been easy

getting to this step.

To leave now

would waste all our efforts put in thus far.

If Imperial mother wants someone dead

you won't be able to defeat her.

The Du family have an immense span of power

even if I leave the Palace

I won't be able to throw them off my trail.

In which case I may as well stay.

You aren't scared?

Afraid. Rather than sitting and waiting for death,

why not confront death and find a way to live?

What, you didn't poison her?

Your Highness, please forgive Mo Chou's failure.

We've now inadvertently alerted the enemy.

I fear now she'll flee.

Why would I want to escape?

Dare I ask your Highness,

of what crime am I guilty of?

For your Highness to so decidedly get rid of me?

You're not guilty of any crime,

I just do not like you.

So I want you to die.

Your Highness is considered as the mother of this Kingdom

yet ignores Palace rules and treats human life as grass.

Do you not fear retribution?

Who I want to die will die.

To kill a small maiden like you

what would it matter?

Well too bad, I haven't died so easily,

you must be dissappointed then.

And I thought how alert and resouceful you are

as you time and time again evaded death.

But as you're here barehanded

to oppose me,

I now realise you're too naive.

Did you think that standing here

with just your mouth and words,

you could make me

submit to you in apology?

True, your Highness is both vicious and merciless,

even your own biological son

you don't hesitate to kill/harm

killing a little maiden like me

what would it matter?

You dare to slander me!

Who's cause are you fighting for,

who is supporting you from behind?

I don't have supporters.

My only support comes from Heaven.

Good.

I will let you know today

the Heavens aren't enough.

Mo Chou

help me thoroughly interrogate her as to

who brought her into the palace.

Yes.

Your Highness,

your overbearingness, and carefree killing of innocents

will get you your comeuppance.

You!

Shut up!

Pan Yu, you dare to curse my Imperial mother.

Imperial mother, Pan Yu is disrespectful of superiors

and insulted you.

Your son is willing to outlet anger on your behalf

and put her in her place.

Are you really this filially pious

to ruthlessly beat her on my behalf?

I like most

is to see those that offend me

to beg for mercy at my feet.

Also,

properly ask her on my behalf

exactly who

she conspired with to access the Palace.

Yes, Imperial Mother.

Prince,

yourself and the Crown Prince

had promised my father

that you would take good care of me.

You didn't know when to back down

and offended my Imperial mother.

Don't blame me for being ruthless.

I want her beaten until near death,

and until she gives a confession.

Still not going to hurry up and confess?

I confess

I was moved in through the government internal affairs.

So you guys . . .

So you guys are all involved in this.

Father

This is the imperial clan you respected.

You were loyal to your death.

In the end,

your daughter still couldn't escape

the evil clutches of the people here!

Imperial Mother.

I'm afraid that Pan Yu is crazy.

I don't believe she's really crazy.

Mo Chou, beat her!

Yes.

How dare you disrespect my Imperial mother!

Sister Yu!

Xing'er?

Sister Yu, sister Yu, sister Yu!

You are all so ruthless.

How could you

treat her this way?

Xing'er, listen to Imperial Mother explaination.

I won't listen!

You clearly agreed with me

that I could marry sister Yu.

But behind my back you want to

kill the person I love the most!

I never thought

in this Palace

I can't even trust my Imperial mother and brother.

Brother Xing...

Stay away!

The only family I have left in this world

is sister Yu.

I will never allow

for you all to harm her again!

Imperial physician, what's the prognosis?

The...the...these injuries are so severe

How can I save her?

So you're saying she can't be saved?

Rather, Prince please

prepare Lady Pan's funeral.

You should give yourself

a funeral!

You're talking rubbish, you're talking rubbish,

you're talking rubbish!

Go and give yourself a funeral!

Leave, just go!

Yu Jie'jie

Darling, who beat you to this state?

Hua Ye Ye, first stop crying

don't you know medicine?

Quick, save Yu Jie'jie

But I . . .

I'm such an emotional wreck right now,

how am I supposed to treat her?

How do I treat her?

I'l tr-tr-treat...

Yu Jie'jie

Ye Ye, Ye Ye

"Bing Po...Bing Po Xue Hun" cream.

"Bing Po Xue Hun" cream...

That's right

why didn't I think of

this life saving medicine?

Prince

Is she still alive?

I still don't know.

I've heard some whispers from the Palace maids

that her condition is very critical.

Whether or not she'll be able to make it through the night

will depend on our Father in Heaven above.

Prince,

what should we do about the situation at hand?

Since it is in the hands of fate

then we'll have to see what the Heavens decide.

What, that girl still hasn't died yet?

We're not yet clear whether she's alive or dead.

The Crown Prince has taken her to the Eastern court.

Preposterous!

The Crown Prince is being serious.

Not only personally

delivers meals and drinks during his watch

but also banned all others not to come close by

and those who disobey, he's threatened to kill.

This child is treating her with deep sincerity.

In that case, he's purposefully

trying to send a message to me.

If I were to make another move on her

our relationship will change from mother-son to enemies.

This woman

is truly my life nemesis.

Snatching away from me

the most important men in my life.

My husband and my sons,

have been willingly snatched away by her.

Your Highness, this person can't be allowed to stay around.

Of course I'm already aware of this.

But as of right now

whether she stays or not

is not a decision I'm able to make.

It's a judgement to be passed by the Heavens.

Water, water, water . . .

Prince, Yu Jie'jie

She's finally awake!

Water . . .

She wants water, wants water.

Ok, I'll go get it.

Darling, oh my life.

Water.

Come, drink slowly.

Slowly drink.

Come . . .

Hua Ye Ye, Hua Ye Ye

No need to fret.

Hua Ye Ye

Her life is saved.

Prince, Prince

why are you still standing here?

Last night it was heavily raining

surely you didn't stand here overnight.

How is she?

Lady Yu is awake.

Eunuch Hua said

the most worrysome part has past.

Yun Zhu is presently feeding her porridge.

To have such a severe injury

and be able to awaken

Lady Pu, has great fortune.

This time the Father in Heaven protected her.

Prince

Since, Lady Yu has woken up now,

do you want to go over and see her?

No need, she's at the Prince's place.

so naturally she'll have someone to look after her.

Prince, are you alright?

I'm fine.

Your face looks so pale.

I'll go and call the Imperial doctor.

I'm fine, let go.

Prince, Prince . . .

Wake up, Prince!

Prince!

She didn't die?

Yes.

This is a case of "good people are short-lived"

"evil women live for 1000 years"

Sustaining such injuries

and yet is still able to pull through.

Could it be that God

really wants to oppose me.

NIang'niang

This girl

has already bewitched the Crown Prince,

if we continue to let her stay

in future disaster will occur.

Please make a prompt decision.

Yes,Niang'niang

right now this girl is only

a little maiden

and she's already defiant enough to oppose you.

Later, if she really becomes the royal consort

then won't everything become

her world.

You guys mean to say

I should

drag her from her sickbed

and have her beheaded?

Actually,

we can't appear to be the ones to make a move.

We should make someone from the

Imperial physicians department

to mess with her medicines,

and then...

Fool!

At this stage, forget making someone

mess with her medication.

Because even if she were to

die in bed of her own accord,

Xing'er would place the blame

on my shoulders all the same.

Then,

us mother and son will be turned against each other.

If that happens,

are you going to give me a new son?

Your Highness, don't be angry, forgive my stupidity.

Your Highness how do you plan on dealing with Pan Yu?

I need to seriously consider

changing strategies.

It'll sting a bit.

Princess, had it not been for your reminder.

I would have totally forgotten about

this "Bing Po Xue Hun" cream.

The Crown Prince

ordered the Imperial physicians to work through the nights.

You should just use this for now,

and when I have some free time

I will carefully make you another batch.

No need,

there's enough in this bottle for me to use.

Elder, you must be exhausted.

You should go and rest.

Congee coming.

Doing more damage than good, you...

I know I'm lacking in talents,

from now on I will do my best to learn.

I'll wait until sister Yu is better

then we'll learn together,

and play together.

Play?! It's because of playing with you

that life was nearly played away.

What a useless Crown Prince you are,

can't even look after your own woman!

I...

Who called the Crown Prince "useless"?

Don't come closer!

Imperial mother don't force me.

Don't tell me you want to kill me.

Ever since I married your Imperial father,

all around me I've been

surrounded by many people scheming

to take my life.

I've never been afraid.

But from the moment I conceived you,

your Imperial father's concubines

hoped that even while I was pregnant

they could eliminate you.

I risked my life

to protect you

and now you want to take my life.

I...

Fine, you should use a smooth swing

so that my death will be quick.

We'll consider this as your

final act of filial piety.

Imperial mother, if you really love me

why do you want to take

sister Yu's life?

You personally agreed that I

could choose her as Royal consort!

Crown Prince,

you've misunderstood the Empress.

Lady Yu is your

hand-picked Royal consort.

How could the Empress

have the heart to kill her?

Empress,

Pan Yu was born humble.

I've never wishfully thought

about ascending Palace ranks.

If your Highness feels that

I'm a calamity amongst the Imperial court

don't hesitate to usher me out of the Palace.

Pan Yu will feel no nostalgia.

No way!

If sister Yu leaves

then I will leave with her!

It's because I knew that

you'd be this wayward,

which is why I did anything possible

to test this girl.

So you're saying...

Imperial mother

are you saying

you were just testing sister Yu,

and not trying to take her life?

If I really wanted her dead

do you think she'd live to now?

All that I hope is to

help you choose a worthy Royal consort.

Otherwise,

why else would I need to assume

such a heartless facade?

Imperial mother,

you truly only wanted

to test sister Yu?

Of course.

The lands of Shu Kingdom's future

will be in your hands.

If it lacks the backing of

a courageous, insightful and strategic

female sovereign.

As a mother

how could I be of peaceful mind?

Then has sister Yu passed

Imperial mother's tests?

Imperial mother loves you dearly,

so how could I

force you to

choose between your mother

and the person your heart desires?

Sister Yu, did you hear that?

You don't need to leave the Palace,

Imperial mother has approved of us.

We can wed immediately.

The wedding isn't the first priority.

You are guilty of the following: opposing me.

Even though You'er has already punished you

but talk about this whole situation

has already spread around the entire Palace.

I am obligated

to punish you by the law.

Imperial mother

sister Yu didn't do this on purpose.

Imperial mother please forgive her.

Silly child,

how could Imperial mother really

punish her by the law?

I'm only doing this for show,

to stop all the gossiping mouths.

So that she can be at the Palace

whilst retaining some honour.

Imperial mother you've thought this thoroughly.

Then what punishment do you plan to issue?

This girl

can't live in your lodgings for the time being.

You both haven't married yet.

Are you trying to

make her lose face?

This time, there was no other choice,

I was only meaning to protect sister Yu.

I've given you my explanation

are you still not at ease?

The consort selection regulations

you still have to complete.

Royal consort

has to be the best amongst everyone,

having both integrity and talent.

At the annual poetry and literature event

you have to perform well.

Understood?

I will escort Imperial mother back.

I hear

that Pan Yu was beaten

to within an inch of one's life.

However she miraculously

came back to life.

Is she human or supernatural?

Most likely has a cat with nine lives,

as a sworn sister.

Sisters, your jesting

should have some propriety.

Sister Yu is a good person and

good people naturally will have good outcomes.

If she's such a good person

why bother with coming into the Palace

and with the Royal consort pageant?

As I see it, she managed to escape death

for no reason other than the Empress

showed her some mercy.

Or else how would she still be alive?

But saying that, something seems odd.

You said

she outrageously cursed the Empress

but not only has the Empress pardoned her from beheading

on the contrary she has now

pretended as though nothing had happened.

Don't you think it's a bit strange?

Yeah, that's true.

Could it be that the Empress

has really accepted her as Royal consort?

So she's changed her mind?

You guys needn't make wild speculations.

Haven't you ever heard of

the annual poetry and literature event?

That is when the

royal consort is chosen.

In that case

Pan Yu is not yet the chosen Royal consort

so we all still have a chance.

I'm not sure I want

to be chosen as Royal consort anymore.

Because if that happens

that Empress Du will be my mother-in-law...

thinking about it makes me terrified.

What's there to be terrified of?

The Empress will be old and frail

someday.

Sister Wan, we're going to leave now.

Quick, move!

I didn't even say anything,

just a glare and they run scared.

It was just a slip of their tongues,

sister Wan you wouldn't go to Empress Du

and report on what they just said?

Well what they said wasn't too far from truth,

so why would I do such a thing?

You...?

The Empress may be my biological Aunt

but so what?

When it comes to solving big problems

I still have to rely on myself.

Fu Ya, Fu Ya, Fu Ya.

Brother, brother!

Brother.

Brother, what is it?

How can you sleep at night

after nearly beating someone to death?

Wasn't it said that she's fine?

Pan Yu...

Pan Yu, how is she?

Whether sister Yu is living or not,

what do you care?

Exactly what is going on?

Brother, tell it to me straight,

have you been hateful of me all along

for robbing you of your Crown Prince status?

I can return it to you

but I beg you

could you please not involve sister Yu?

Do not, out of your hate for me,

take things out on her.

I beg you!

I just need this one promise from you,

and you can't coax me otherwise.

Alright, let me tell you

I do hate everyone under the sun.

I hate Imperial mother for showing me no love.

I hate Imperial father for ignoring me.

I hate all the people that have deceived me.

But even if I do hate

everyone under the sun,

how could I hate you

little brother?

Because in this Palace

there's is just you alone

who sincerely acknowledges me with "big brother"

and you alone

who actually treats me as family.

So, how could your big brother hate you?

Really?

I often think

if we could've been

brothers born of commoners' status

then wouldn't that be great.

Indeed,

but too bad we were

born into the Imperial family.

This is our fates.

Then what do we do?

I...

I don't want us to be enemies.

Silly brother.

However, if there comes a day

when you really have to act against me

then bring it on.

I won't resent you.

Ya-Ya,

your medical skills now

are truly superb,

it's the pinnacle!

Not only have your wounds healed

but you don't even have scars.

Elder, at this Imperial Palace

there are many people who wish me dead.

So, I'm damn well not going to!

I shall disappoint them all.

You've already disappointed me.

You guys should chat.

How have I disappointed you?

Look,

we've both managed to co-ordinate

flawlessly.

Not only did the Empress not kill me

but she also implied

all I need is to pass the poetry and literature round

then I will be the Royal consort.

The success of our work

will have progressed another step.

No need.

I will, as quickly as possible,

arrange for someone to send you out of the Palace.

Why? I've already...

I've already lost all patience with you,

I no longer want to pick up the pieces after you.

Didn't I already tell you?

When you act you shouldn't be so indiscreet.

You just didn't listen.

Now you're being attacked from all sides.

You are no longer able to help me.

Moreover, you'll make Imperial mother

even more suspicious of me

and ruin my big plan.

It was you that wanted me to come here.

You that wanted me to become Royal consort.

I've been subjected to so much suffering

and gone through life and death.

It's within sight,

we've nearly achieved your goal.

And now you're saying I've ruined your big plan!

You don't want me as a chess piece anymore?

That's right, you're now a broken chesspiece.

If I'd known ealier how bad you are at taking directions

and regardless of the overall.

I would not have sought you out

for this business transaction.

Even if that's the case between us

is merely a business transaction,

but it was you who first initiated this alliance.

For me to help you regain your status as Crown Prince

and in return you help me reinstate my Kingdom.

You can't, because the Empress is suspicious,

protect yourself

while you cast me aside!

I haven't done anything wrong.

I will obediently listen to your every word

I will speak and act cautiously.

I won't add onto your troubles.

Enough!

Say no more.

I've already made my decision, broken chesspiece.

You said

broken pieces should be destroyed,

how do you plan on dealing with me?

Don't worry,

for the sake of the two elderly Pan's

I will spare your life.

I will dispatch somone

as soon as possible to deliver you out of Shu Kingdom.

From then on you and I will have no more relations.

But you don't need to worry

I will give you a big payout,

enough for you to spend in a lifetime.

What do you think I am?

You want me to come and go

as it pleases you.

In your opinion what should

I think of you as?

You should be most clear that

you're just a chesspiece I invested in,

which I'll use if useful

or dispose of if useless.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Can't bear to leave behind all this wealth and status?

Or is it that you're trying to

negotiate a bigger payout from me?

Meng Qi You!

You are crossing the line!

What are you yelling about here?

If you've something to say, say it calmly,

afterall he's one of us.

I have nothing to say to him!

What do you intend on doing?

I risked everything to get to

where I am today,

what do you think I'm going to do?

Meng Qi You,

you're not the only person who can help me reinstate my Kingdom.

Qi Xing can do it the same!

You're too naive.

You think Imperial mother will accept you,

and let you live to marry Qi Xing?

All that's to come I will handle myself.

Without you,

I can still stay at the Palace

and survive just fine!

Oh no!

What is the problem here?

Ya-Ya, you must calm down.

It's all our own people here.

Who says he's one of us?

The great Prince is of prestigious status,

how can people like us compare?

Prince,

I'm due to be your sister-in-law,

I don't want gossip concerning the two of us.

So please scram back into your secret passage!

You fool,

do you really want to marry Qi Xing?

Leaving this Palace is compulsory,

I won't allow

you to mess up my big plan!

Who are you all?

We're the ones to remove you from the Palace.

You're in trouble now.

Stop.

You were sent by the Prince?

Prince, maybe I should send for the Imperial physician.

I'm fine,

I absolutely won't allow them

to interfere here.

Then what shall we do?

Your entire body is burning up.

Kang Zi,

in a little while go to the Imperial kitchens

and retrieve a couple of bowls of ginger soup.

A little later when Hei Zi gets back,

ask him to collect me some medicine.

Yes.

Prince.

Have you escorted her out?

I

It is I who escorted someone back.

Hei Zi, what happened?

Your humble officer was incapable.

Prince, I'm ashamed. I...

What are you doing?

Don't you realise life is valuable?

Showing loyalty takes time.

This is going to do what? Do what?

What's this empty gesture?

Honestly! Want to die.

You're so eager you couldn't help yourself

from pushing me to leave?

Lady Yu,

please hear my explanation. Actually...

Stop talking!

Even if I am but a chesspiece

but at the very least, we've been acquianted for 2 years.

Could my staying for just a moment longer

make you see me as an eyesore?

Yes,

if you overstay for just a moment

I receive another serving of danger.

Meng Qi You!

Fine, fine, although you're cold and ruthless

but for the sake that

you saved me once.

I will not dispute with you over the events of today.

But from this day forth,

we will go our separate ways.

If you force me to leave the Palace again,

don't blame me for following your example

and show you ruthless hostility!

Move, move, move, move.

Prince.

Prince,

why are you causing yourself greviance,

and not tell Lady Yu the truth.

Tr-truth...the truth?

Prince, Prince, Prince!

Prince!

Ya-Ya, here

drink this nutritious soup.

If your health isn't at its best

how will you have the strength to stand against him?

I have no appetite.

Yun Zhu, Yun Zhu.

Where'd this girl slack off to.

She didn't come back last night.

That ruddy wench!

Adamantly proclaiming

that you're both like sisters.

Who would have thought

as soon as we've fallen out with the Prince

sh-she immediately runs

to the Prince's side!

Ruddy wench, what have you come back here for?

Go back to the Prince's side!

The Prince feared that sis'

had no one to look after her

so sent me back over here.

My well being is none of his business.

There's no use for his fake empathy.

Fake empathy!

Sis' you are fine now,

but the Prince is going to die soon!

Sis', please save him.

Is he sick?

He is extremely sick.

Sis' can you please go

and save him please?

Who doesn't have this and that wrong with them?

Besides, there are so many Imperial physicians here,

why does it necessarily have to be me that goes?

Kang Zi said that

the Prince is unwilling to see the Imperial physicians

for fear that they may drug him to death.

I know your medical skills are amazing,

will you save the Prince

please?

Even though I had previously compiled

lots of trash talk about you.

But he never believed a word of it,

he only believes in you!

He thinks that I'm a burden,

and a menace.

All he wants is for me to leave.

This is the best I get.

I'm not supposed to say it,

but right now

I can't not say it!

The Prince was afraid that the Empress

or some other person would attempt to poison you,

which is why he was thinking up ways

to have you removed from the Palace.

If he doesn't help you flee this place soon,

he has no other means to protect you!

He would fear that a chesspiece is in danger?

You are one of his people,

of course you'd say good things on his behalf.

Yes,

you're right, I am one of his people

but I also want to help you too!

Everybody boasts how intelligent you are,

I never thought you could be this clueless.

It's not like you don't know

the Empress has a heart of snakes and scorpions,

to her killing a human is the same as killing a chicken!

Even her own biological son

is disposable,

let alone you, a

not yet official daughter-in-law.

If it weren't for the Prince

acting before the Empress,

to help set you free of the Palace

how much of your life do expect you'll live?

He's painstakingly doing this all for you.

Ya-Ya, Yun Zhu is right.

The whip injuries you sustained, although heavy.

They're only superficially on the skin and flesh.

Not damaging to muscles or bone.

Yes, that's it.

The inner force

would have backfired to

be absorbed by the body of the wielder.

Oh fiddlesticks!

No wonder his face yesterday was so pallid.

Is it possible that

he really sustained heavy internal injuries?

Yes, yes,

he's also coughing blood!

Lady Yu, I beg you,

please save the Prince.

Yun Zhu said that you're a miracle healer.

I beg you to save the Prince.

Please stand up first.

I need to examine him before I can say more.

The backfired inner force has damaged his organs

but why does he also have a cold?

It was all because the Heavens were unkind.

That night when Lady Yu was in critical health

the Prince stood waiting in the courtyard

withstanding the whole night of rain.

Until he knew that you

were going to live

and then he lost consciousness.

Why didn't you say something earlier?

The Prince forbade me,

said he was afraid he would be bothersome,

said to endure the boil a little

and once the fever died down he'd be over it.

Boil?

Boil to the point where he's near death now.

Quickly,

go fetch some wormwood to burn.