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[New Life Begins]

[Episode 03]

Somehow,

she thought the day of the Exam will be your death.

She is just counting the days and waiting for you to die.

In that case, she can be a widow,

receiving the pension

and having fun in Jichuan.

Your Highness,

she used to flatter you,

so I thought she liked you.

But she doesn't treat you sincerely.

She just wants to go back to her hometown

and be a widow.

Her kindness to you

was out of hospice care.

She never really cared about you.

I'm so angry.

How about this?

Let's... Let's detain her now.

Right here.

Let's beat her up

to vent your anger.

Forget it.

Let her be.

But...

Leave it after the Exam.

Well, you...

But she...

You may leave.

These are nonsense.

I'm so mad.

[The end of May]

[1 June]

Let's go.

Being extremely bad at needlework

is a disgrace to women.

Deduct 50 coins.

[3 June]

[4 June]

[7 June]

Women being extremely bad at chess

can't please their husband.

Deduct 50 coins.

You don't have any sense of music.

It's too terrible to hear.

Deduct. Deduct. Deduct.

Deduct 50 coins.

[6 June]

[8 June]

The dishes are ready, right?

Mind the avoidance of particular food.

Okay.

There's a lot he can't eat.

Your Ladyship.

Your Ladyship.

Today is Prince's big day.

It's almost time.

Please go and get ready.

It's really today.

I didn't expect that the last time I delivered the medicine was our last meeting.

Your Ladyship,

what are you waiting for?

Please hurry up.

She's weird.

Well...

When Prince comes back,

no matter how bad or how well he did,

make some good dishes

to celebrate for him.

Of course.

Yan,

what's the point that Mr. Dai mentioned last time?

Why can't I find it?

This sentence.

That's all?

And this one.

Qi,

what did father say?

Can you be the last for us this time?

How will father punish you this time?

I'll try my best.

I'll try my best to be the last.

Go.

Go.

Go get ready.

Hurry up.

Summon the Sixth Prince to come in for the Exam.

My Lord.

The Exam begins.

Your Highness, you chose the question

about reducing taxes

but you didn't discuss the taxes of various regions one by one.

You only mentioned Mochuan, Danchuan and Jinchuan.

May you state the justification?

Because only these three are in the same size as Xinchuan,

making them suitable for comparing,

especially the special situation of Mochuan.

Mochuan is guarding the Xinchuan Pass.

Xinchuan is guarding the back of Mochuan.

If Xinchuan wants to reduce agricultural taxes, the official has to take Mochuan into consideration.

So I mainly discussed the tax reducing policy of them

in the article,

hoping there's something worth learning.

Jinchuan values business.

Xinchuan values agriculture.

How can they be compared?

It's ture that the cities and markets in Xinchuan are quite standard.

But if people want to do business in the future,

it's better to set the rules beforehand

than to do it later.

The mining industry of Daichuan

is also very important to us.

Why didn't you mention that aspect?

Daichuan is special.

Even if Lord Daichuan wants to reduce taxes,

he has to discuss with the owners of the mines.

But the policy making is not constrained by anyone in Xinchuan.

So there's no need to learn from them.

My Lord.

Then there will be no question.

Wait.

Dai Di has served me the article.

You intend to cancel those rigorous and heavy taxes

and only levy taxes in summer and autumn.

Besides, you intend to levy according to the working population in every household.

As for the elderly, the weak, the sick, the disabled,

widowers, widows, orphans, and the childless, you want to exempt their taxes.

You are daring.

Those people are unable to work

so we should not levy taxes on them.

In spring, people need to buy seeds for planting

so they have no spare money.

In winter, they stop farming and need money to celebrate the Spring Festival.

Therefore, only summer and autumn are suitable for levying taxes.

The Exam is over.

Prince did so well.

He's a genius at studying.

Your Ladyship.

What... What are you doing?

Take it off.

Why did you dress like this?

Take it off.

Today is the day of Prince's death.

What do you mean by death?

What nonsense are you talking about?

Take off the clothes.

You're dressed so brilliantly.

What if Prince sees...

Help!

Your Highness.

Your Ladyship.

Why do you have the letters?

I'm really sorry.

My stomach disease isn't enough to kill me.

But you said...

What?

There's only half a month left.

I mean there's only half a month left for the Exam.

Did you finish the Exam?

Yes.

How did you do?

I'm the top one.

Congratulations, Your Highness.

You are really wise and powerful.

All right, you may leave.

I want to talk to Concubine privately.

You too.

Oh no.

What is he going to do?

Do I look weak?

What?

Because I look weak,

you think I will die soon, right?

I want the truth.

People around me won't tell me the truth.

But I want the truth.

Alright.

You may stand up.

Well, I...

I'll tell you the truth.

Just go ahead.

You indeed to

look a little weak.

Besides, I heard that

you've been weak since you were young.

So...

So?

So it's hard for you to take the responsibility.

Your parents don't love you.

And you are the weakest among the princes.

And then?

That's all.

What will you do to me?

Just look out for yourself.

Dad. Mom.

I will die soon.

Flowers on the way back bloomed,

and my coffin will go home soon.

Remember to prepare the food and wine for me.

Don't forget the charcoal beef hotpot.

Your Highness.

Did she say any nonsense to you last night?

No, she told a lot of truths that you wouldn't tell.

I also confirmed that people really believed

what I wanted to show the world.

Your Highness,

how can you think like that?

How could I not tell you the truth?

I swear to God that

since you saved me from the cane of Prince Song,

I have been loyal to you.

God is my witness.

Then tell me am I weak

in the eyes of outsiders?

No. You are wise and powerful.

How can you be weak?

In my heart,

you are as strong as a deity.

You are invincible.

-My respect for you... -Enough.

Ask Liu Baoquan to learn to cook some Jichuan cuisine.

And the...

the charcoal beef hotpot.

My beloved Sixth Prince,

I'm unforgivable.

Unforgivable?

Your Ladyship, you are back.

Great.

Prince has recovered from his gastrosia.

Madam Xinchuan ordered

that you and Prince

should make up the wedding festivities tonight.

What did you say?

Come on.

This...

Come here.

Who... Who's wedding?

Your Ladyship, since you're going to consummate with Prince tonight.

I will teach you some rules.

After Your Ladyship bathes tonight,

Prince will come to your room.

[Restricted]

Your Ladyship?

Do you remember

what Nanny said just now?

Your Ladyship, please take it seriously.

It's better for you to get Prince's favor tonight.

Then you two can…

Xinchuan people are too indifferent.

I'm dying.

But I still have to consummate with someone.

Your Ladyship. Don't think that way.

Your Ladyship.

Madam Xinchuan ordered

to make up the wedding for you and Prince.

That means Prince didn't take your mistakes to heart.

Otherwise, he would have reported to the Lord.

You won't die.

Yes.

I won't die?

But I still have to consummate with him.

Your Ladyship.

Don't worry.

I think Prince is good.

I don't want to know that.

Think about the future.

It's true.

You're just a concubine now.

But Xinchuan women can only live a good life by their children.

If you can have a child soon,

you will have a place in here.

So you have to work hard.

If you don't have a baby soon,

you might get divorced.

What did you say?

Prince Jun had a concubine before.

But because she had no child,

she got kicked out by a divorce letter.

We are afraid that you would be kicked out too.

Got kicked out?

That's too bad.

Fine.

Although the bride has moved in Zheng's mansion,

the horseplay at the wedding

can't be missed.

Yes.

We can't miss that.

You're lucky

to marry a good, gentle and considerate girl.

She won't play the hand wrestling with you.

It's a big day.

Qi, don't expose your family's scandal.

Zheng,

I prepared a wedding gift for you.

I don't want it.

Take it.

No need. It's enough.

Princes,

it's getting late.

Please stop here.

Please take care on your way home.

You may go home.

Just go home.

Take it. Study hard.

Wish you success.

Bye.

Please take care.

Why did you eat so much?

I accidentally ate a little more.

What's wrong?

-Your Highness. -Your Highness.

Concubine is not available today.

Not available?

Your Highness.

It's really inconvenient.

Your Highness.

I hurt my face accidentally

so I can't see you.

Please forgive me.

Please go back first.

Hurt your face?

Move!

I...

I suddenly want to eat spicy lamb.

I couldn't help myself

so I went to the kitchen to get some.

Nanny said

those with indecent faces can't see Prince.

It is disrespectful.

So,

please go back to

your room tonight.

I have a stomachache suddenly.

If Madam Xinchuan asks, just tell her...

Just tell her the truth.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

If you want it so much,

you can find someone else.

You are so wise and powerful.

I'm sure you'll find someone who's willing and available.

Sorry that I got inflamed.

Don't eat lamb if you got inflamed.

Tell Liu Baoquan not to let her approach the kitchen.

Please be sure.

Fortunately, I don't need to consummate.

Your Ladyship?

You want to secretly eat in the kitchen again?

I got inflamed and want some cold water.

[No entry for Li]

Your Ladyship.

You got flamed because you secretly ate roasted mutton with chili yesterday.

According to the rules, a person with indecent appearance shouldn't meet Prince.

So you couldn't serve Prince.

If you eat something wrong again today

and fail to consummate,

then I can't work here.

No, I really need to eat...

I can't disobey Prince's order.

Your Ladyship, please leave.

Prince Zheng is really evil.

[Mansion of the Legitimate Eldest Prince-Jie Yuan]

Your Highness.

Why are you kneeling?

What?

Do you feel sorry for her because

I punished her to kneel for a while?

It doesn't matter.

Lady is teaching me the rules.

This morning,

the Lord said that Madam Xinchuan is sick.

Fangru,

pack up and go to the palace

to serve mother.

Hao Jia has a better temper than you.

She's more suitable to serve mother.

Take her with you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

If you let her go,

that's like a slap on my face.

It's hard to serve a patient.

She can kneel, right?

Just let her kneel in front of mother

so that you won't suffer.

Has Lady Fangru bullied you recently?

I chose the master myself.

Since I'm working here,

it's inevitable to suffer.

Tell me if you're really unhappy.

You'll get sick if you hold it in.

Don't worry. I'm fine.

Miss Hao is not happy?

Let me tell you a joke.

Once upon a time...

Stop showing off.

It's embarrassing.

It hurts.

What are you doing?

So many people here.

If I could be as free as Shangguan,

I wouldn't have to worry about the consummating.

You don't want to consummate?

So I came here to serve Madam.

Do you know why Madam is sick?

What disease is she suffering from?

She got too mad at the Third Prince.

Then she got inflamed and caught a cold.

The Third Prince is the most handsome

among all princes.

His birth mother is a noble lady in Jinchuan.

She left him a huge fortune.

The one

who is noble

and handsome

with sharp eyes?

Exactly.

The Third Prince lost his mother at a young age.

So Lord Xinchuan and Madam Xinhuan care about him a lot.

He was raised in Zhongyi Hall.

People in Xinchuan value the hierarchy of wife-concubine offspring.

Except the Third Prince,

the most favored ones are the Second and Tenth Prince

who were born of Madam Xinchuan.

No wonder he was raised by the Lord and the Madam.

He's used to be indulged.

That's why he's indulging himself outside the palace

and made Madam Xinchuan so angry.

But if

he never comes back,

I can keep serving in the palace.

It'd be better if I could live in there.

Wei.

Watch your mouth.

Madam Xinchuan is tired today.

Please leave the tonics here

and go back first.

Did you just say

the person who prepared this?

Li Wei, Concubine of the Sixth Prince.

Let her in.

Your Ladyship.

The stewed loquat with dew is great.

You are ingenious.

I'm sure you can live in harmony with Zheng.

Thank you for your compliment.

Prince Zheng and I are fine.

But you don't feel well.

Let me stay and take care of you.

As long as you don't let me stay with Prince,

I'll do anything for you.

You are a good girl.

But you don't have to take care of me.

Go back and take good care of Zheng.

Have children with him as soon as possible.

Bringing more children for Xinchuan Palace

is sharing my burden.

Yes, Your Ladyship.

No one saw Madam Xinchuan,

except Li Wei?

Yes, Your Highness.

That little girl

specially prepared loquat water

to please Madam Xinchuan.

Are you stupid?

She knew it's good to serve loquat water but you didn't?

It's just a jar of loquat water.

Can't our cooks make one?

Don't worry.

Before Li Wei entered the palace,

I told her to say some good words for us

so that Madam Xichuan could know

that Lady and I had been waiting outside for a long time.

That's very thoughtful of you.

Fortunately, Madam Xinchuan knew you've been there.

I can explain to my father later.

I'll go to your room after I finish my work tonight.

Yes, Your Highness.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38. Two more.

39.

40.

Okay, be careful.

Are you going to do push-ups right away?

One.

Two.

Three.

I thought he is a sick man.

I didn't expect him to be a tough man.

Nine.

Ten.

Eleven.

Wait.

I have to go back and block the door firmly.

Okay.

Adjust your breathing.

Miss Song.

This is Concubine's room.

You can't move her things.

What's wrong with moving something of a concubine?

I can move whatever I want.

Please come down, Miss Song.

Miss Song, don't...

You are...

[Madam He's adopted daughter Song Wu]

You are Li Wei?

It seems that

if we are in a novel,

she may tear me apart.

No.

I'm Yuguan.

Yuguan?

Yuzhan.

Yuping.

Yuguan.

We are all Li Wei's maids.

If there is nothing else,

I'll get going.

She is bullying you!

How can you just leave?

Concubine!

Concubine.

This is my favorite room.

Throw all your things out.

Throw them out!

Stop pulling me.

Miss Song, are you alright?

Please get up. Are you okay?

I'm sorry.

Why are you so strong?

I ate too much.

Song Wu.

What's wrong?

Li Wei pushed me.

Dear Zheng.

Dear Zheng?

You...

Dear Zheng.

Dear Zheng.

You must help me.

Li Wei...

Li Wei pushed me on purpose.

Look, she broke my sugar painting.

It's inappropriate for you to call me that way.

Maybe call me brother?

Look, my hand is hurt.

Her name is Song Wu.

She's an orphan of a general.

Prince's birth mother and Madam He

raised her as the adopted daughter.

She used to live with Madam He.

But she is on bad terms with the Eleventh Prince

so she lives here temporarily.

Why haven't I heard of her before?

She went out to play a while ago

and just came back.

I can do it myself.

Dear Zheng, I...

Why can't you talk normally?

I've always been like this.

But you didn't

inform me before

you suddenly married

such a beautiful concubine.

And she lives in my favorite room.

Don't you love me anymore?

Song Wu is my birth mother and Madam He's adopted daughter.

In name, she's our sister.

Our sister?

She is indeed a bit willful.

Please forgive her.

Dear Zheng, aren't you going to uphold justice for me?

It was Li Wei

who pushed me on purpose.

If you haven't messed up our room,

why would she push you?

Our room?

But this is my favorite room.

You promised me

to make it my study.

Who?

Who promised you?

I like this one.

I like it.

It seems you've suffered a lot in my mansion.

Why don't I send you to my mother

and let you live with her?

I'll send you back.

Wait.

Since we're family,

we should not hurt each other over a room?

Since you like it,

stay with me tonight.

Your Highness,

why is Concubine so enthusiastic to Miss Song?

Is Concubine trying to hurt her?

She's just afraid that I'll enter her room.

Just leave her alone.

Your two maids are called Yuping and Yuzhan?

Is there any problem?

Then my two maids will be called

Jin Ping and Jin Zhan.

Jin Ping!

Er Ya!

[Maid Er Ya]

What's wrong, Master?

Why did you came so slowly?

From now on, you'll be called Jin Ping

and the other will be called Jin Zhan.

Just inform her.

[Maid Jin Ping]

Yes, Master.

You may leave.

You can leave too.

Let's go to bed.

I won't sleep with you.

You sleep on the floor.

I...

Fine.

As long as you stay here,

the bed will be yours.

But I have been using the quilt

since I moved in.

How about I get you a silk blanket?

No.

You said yes so easily.

You must be up to something.

I know.

You must want to sleep on the floor.

That way, you can tell dear Zheng

I'm bullying you.

I don't want to tell anything to dear...

To the Sixth Prince.

I don't mean to tell anything.

How dare you call him dear Zheng?

How dare you call him that?

I've seen many people like you in the palace.

I can see through your plan at first sight.

You want to take advantage of me?

No way.

Let's sleep on the bed together.

Mom.

I'm hungry.

Mom.

I'm hungry.

I met Madam Xinchuan today.

Shut up.

I didn't eat much all day.

Behave yourself.

I want to sleep.

Seems I can't sleep tonight.

I'm going to explode.

Li Wei, get up!

Get up!

Fatty lotus root.

I was wrong last night.

I've been on a light diet lately

so I was too hungry.

Here.

You didn't sleep well last night.

Have more now.

You can sleep better after eating.

I'll give you my room later.

I'll go to your room again?

Stop dreaming.

I will never sleep with you again.

Please.

As long as you stay in my room and sleep with me,

I'll promise you anything.

I find you are a strange person.

Why do you want me to sleep with you?

I am begging you.

Begging?

Fine.

Be my maid then.

My shoulder hurts because I didn't sleep well.

Massage fully.

Okay.

Have you eaten?

Harder.

You want to kill me?

I...

I was born strong.

I'm sorry.

Forget it.

Jin Ping.

This is...

Hairpin.

Put it on.

What are you doing?

I said put it on me.

Li Wei, did you do it on purpose?

You have a bump on your head.

What bump?

You just don't know how to put it on.

You're so stupid.

Let me adjust it for you.

Don't move.

[Study of Lord Xinchuan]

Long may you reign, My Lord.

How long has it been since An came to the morning meeting last time?

Father.

An's matter is indeed inappropriate.

As a prince, he hasn't attended court for a long time,

and keeps flirting with girls outside.

The memorials to impeach him are piled up.

Now mother is sick because of him.

I think

we should order him to move back to the palace.

If he lives with father,

I'm sure he will not dare not go to court.

This is a family matter after all.

It's not that serious.

Isn't he always under you?

Why don't you talk to him?

To be honest,

I've persuaded him many times.

But he never changes.

There's nothing I can do.

What about the forth oldest?

Father.

An has his own consideration.

Besides, I never dare to disobey elder brothers.

I'm afraid I can't take this responsibility.

Qi, do it for me.

Father.

Well...

As you all know,

I don't have much relationship with An.

He won't listen to me.

You may leave then.

Yes, My Lord.

Father,

I have something to say.

Go ahead.

If An can return to the palace on his own,

you don't need to give the order, right?

Come back on his own?

How is that possible?

I want to try.

Your Highness.

The carriage is ready,

but we couldn't find Concubine.

It's too hot.

You have been fishing for long.

Why don't we go back first?

Hold it well.

What if I get tanned?

Your Highness...

Dear Zheng.

I didn't mean it.

-It was because she... -Enough.

Don't do it again.

How could he do this to me for a concubine?

Adoptive mother said I would be his wife in the future.

Not really.

Madam He means if you can't get married,

Prince may marry you.

Stop pretending.

Wake up.

How did you know I was pretending?

I didn't hold you hard just now,

so you must be pretending.

Maybe I'm light.

This is the first time I hang out

since I moved in the palace.

Where are we going?

We're going to find my third brother

and bring him back to the palace.

It will be easier if you're with me.

Father asked me to keep a low profile.

As long as you're with me,

people will take it as a normal visit after marriage.

I heard that he named all his bosom friends

after the 24 solar terms.

Does he want to gather all the solar terms?

I heard that

he named all his bosom friends

after the 24 solar terms.

Many girls are waiting to sign up.

Is that true?

I've never heard of that.

I also heard

he's noble

and handsome

with sharp eyes.

You will know when you get there.

Your Highness.

He's here.

So what?

Come with me to welcome him.

After all, he's your sixth brother.

[Lady of the Third Prince Dong Haitang]

We can't ignore him.

You go first.

I'll be there later.

I don't want to be too enthusiastic.

Wait.

Don't get too close to that girl from Jichuan

in case you learn something bad from her.

[Handsome]

So handsome.

Seems true that handsome men are narcissistic.

Zheng.

Long time no see.

Lady Haitang.

You're married in the blink of an eye.

This must be Concubine Wei.

What a beauty.

Lady Haitang.

You are indeed beautiful and elegant.

She's indeed the wife of the most handsome prince.

Prince An

must be extremely handsome.

Prince An's coming.

Sorry, everyone.

[The Third Prince Yin An]

I'm late because of some work.

You must be worried.

We just arrived.

My concubine has admired you for a long time.

On the way here,

she said you're

noble

and handsome

with sharp eyes.

It's accepted by all.

I have no choice.

Painter.

In that case,

I'll give you my personal portrait

with my signature.

You may keep it.

Thank you.

We don't have much time today.

Or I'll ask the painter to put us in the painting.

And hang the painting here for memory.

Great idea.

Seems she's amazed by you.

An.

Let's talk alone.

Okay.

Haitang, take care of Concubine Wei.

Zheng and I will be back soon.

Zheng.

This way please.

After you.

Throw it away if you don't like it.

He may seem to be friendly to you,

but he specifically told me

that Prince Song doesn't like Zheng

and asked me not to interact with you.

Well...

Thank you for being so frank.

In that case,

I won't make things difficult for you.

I may leave first.

I haven't finished yet.

That's why

all of us decided immediately

to become sisters with you.

All of you?

Come with me.

They are the so-called

solar term girls.

♫What's the finest delicacy in the world?♫

♫Heating up a pot of tea and feeling the time pass by silently♫

♫Apricot flowers flowing in the stream where fish is thriving♫

♫Just drink up the fine wine in our glass♫

♫What are you longing for in the passage of time?♫

♫Boiling morning dew that reflects the moon and starlight♫

♫Snow falling in winter, drunk in the spring breeze♫

♫Followed by poetic charm and pictorial splendor♫

♫Despite the various beautiful scenery all year round♫

♫The most fortunate thing is my encounter with you♫

♫Watching the myriad twinkling lights and dim candlelight of the city♫

♫One of them is waiting for me to come home♫

♫Ordinary meals can be so tasty and enjoyable♫

♫The most important thing is to be with you every day♫

♫It's the best time of harvesting red carps and green plums♫

♫The finest delicacy in the world♫

♫Is to be with you from dawn to dusk♫

♫What are you longing for in the passage of time?♫

♫Boiling morning dew that reflects the moon and starlight♫

♫Snow falling in winter, drunk in the spring breeze♫

♫Followed by poetic charm and pictorial splendor♫

♫Despite the various beautiful scenery all year round♫

♫The most fortunate thing is my encounter with you♫

♫Watching the myriad twinkling lights and dim candlelight of the city♫

♫One of them is waiting for me to come home♫

♫Ordinary meals can be so tasty and enjoyable♫

♫The most important thing is to be with you every day♫

♫It's the best time of harvesting red carps and green plums♫

♫The finest delicacy in the world♫

♫Is to be with you from dawn to dusk♫

♫Ordinary meals can be so tasty and enjoyable♫

♫The most important thing is to be with you every day♫

♫It's the best time of harvesting red carps and green plums♫

♫The finest delicacy in the world♫