The Princess Royal (2024) s01e09 Episode Script

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[The Princess Royal]
[Adapted from Mo Shubai's novel,
The Princess Royal]
[on Jinjiang Original Network]
[This is a work of fiction.]
[Episode 9]
What's the point of talking
to a dying man?
Only a dying person
will tell you why they are dying.
You will then know
how to avoid dying like that
and how to help others
avoid dying like that.
Didn't you already know all that?
Did you live those forty years
for nothing?
Li Rong,
you always tell me
that people like you and Su Rongqing
have no true feelings,
but only selfishness.
But not everyone in the court
is willing to take risks
out of a sense of compassion
to cover a condemned person's body.
So, not everything said
is necessarily true,
while some words,
even if they seem like jokes,
aren't always lies.
For example?
For example,
even though I may seem like I'm joking,
I really do
need some money.
Honestly.
I have to say,
you have no shame
when it comes to asking me for money.
I want to rebuild the dark web.
Whatever amount you give me now,
I'll repay double in the future.
Do you want to make this deal or not?
If you need anything,
go straight to the Princess's Mansion
and talk to the superintendent.
Just so you know,
I don't have much money right now.
My assets are limited,
so don't ask for too much.
It seems that marrying the princess
isn't all that great.
I wonder if the other princesses
might be wealthier.
Then go marry other princesses.
Give it to me.
Give it back.
I know I'm good-looking,
but don't take advantage of me.
You are truly shameless.
Haven't you known me long enough?
You rascal.
Alright,
Your Highness, you can stop here.
I need to head back now.
Who said I was seeing you off?
If you spend
even one copper coin of mine,
you better record it.
I'll check the accounts.
Li Rong.
Speak.
If there's a next time,
I'll still stand in front of you.
It's always good
to have someone to protect you.
I take my leave now.
Your Highness.
Let's go. I want to see my father.
Yes, Your Highness.
Rong, you've lost weight.
How could I not lose weight
in a place like that?
What? Are you still blaming me?
No,
I understand. You care a lot about me.
If you could help, you would.
This time,
it's the Yang Family who went too far,
and you had no choice, Father.
You've grown up
and become more understanding.
There's nothing hard
to understand about this.
As soon as Pei Wenxuan
explained it to me,
I understood.
Were you and Pei Wenxuan
locked up together?
Yes.
Fortunately, he was there.
Otherwise,
I would be scared to death alone.
You've spent some time together now.
What do you think of him?
He
is quite good,
just as you said before.
Today in the court,
I didn't announce
your marriage with Pei Wenxuan
because I thought it was not auspicious
to discuss marriage
after seeing bloodshed.
Later, I will have
the decree of marriage
sent to the Pei's Mansion.
In the future, when you're married
and have established your own household,
you'll have to make your own decisions
in all matters.
So I can't live in the palace anymore?
Which princess
lives in the palace forever?
After you get married in the future,
you must live well.
I intend to set the wedding date
on the third of next month.
What do you think?
I'll abide by your wishes, Father.
I'll ask the Ministry of Rites
to make two new bridal gowns.
You can pick one later.
Okay.
Young master, be careful not to slip.
They just splashed some water here.
Careful.
Young Master Pei.
Ms. Tong, why are you here?
Mr Pei,
I have been waiting for you
for nearly two months.
Today, upon hearing
that you have returned,
I specifically waited here for you.
If there's anything,
you can discuss it with me.
Young Master, you should go back.
Why have you been waiting for me?
Mr. Pei,
it's been two months
since you rented that carriage.
The bill hasn't been settled yet.
I don't mean to trouble you,
but rules are rules.
Why don't you settle the bill today?
Okay.
I asked you to give us a couple more
How much is it?
Exactly twenty taels.
How much is it again?
Twenty taels?
Why did the price go up?
Hey, let me tell you,
my young master
just came out of prison.
His monthly salary,
minus necessary expenses,
leaves only two taels.
We need to eat
Enough.
If you don't have money,
then don't ride
in such a fancy carriage.
Stop pretending to be wealthy.
Watch your words!
My young master is a wealthy man.
How can you look down
on others like a rogue?
Who are you calling a rogue?
You shouldn't rent a carriage
when you have no money!
Just give her the money now.
I have no money.
If you don't have money,
why rent a carriage?
First Young Master, there's a decree.
What decree?
People from the palace have arrived.
Master, Madam, and other young masters
from our residence
have all gathered together.
It seems like something big
is happening.
Young Master.
Sir, everyone
from the Pei Family is here now.
Please start.
Pei Wenxuan,
get ready to receive the decree.
Please kneel.
Pei Wenxuan,
the eldest son of the Pei Family,
is gentle and knowledgeable,
possessing great wisdom
and deep righteousness.
I personally am pleased
to hear of this.
Therefore,
I shall betroth Princess Pingyue to him.
Master Pei, please take this decree.
I will now return to the palace
to report to His Majesty.
Okay.
Receiving His Majesty's marriage decree
is a great blessing.
Take good care
of the princess in the future
and uphold the propriety
of the Pei Family.
Understand?
You may all leave now.
This is great.
Wenxuan, come with me.
Did you know about His Majesty's decree
of marriage beforehand?
Yes.
Being a Prince Consort isn't easy,
you know.
Have some tea first.
Please have some tea first.
Mother, as for this matter,
it's my voluntary choice.
I asked for her hand myself.
You asked for her hand yourself?
Why seek a princess
to be your wife for no reason?
She's really a good person.
You'll see for yourself
when you meet her.
Stop comforting me.
You are just like your father.
How could it be possible
for you to fall for someone so easily?
Do you think I don't know
what's on your mind?
I couldn't stop your second uncle
from talking nonsense at the Qin Family,
causing them to cancel the engagement.
It's all my fault.
Now you're here comforting me.
Mother, I am not just consoling you.
Every word I say is true.
I really
put in a lot of effort
to marry this girl.
You
You didn't lie to me?
Why would I lie to you?
It's true that I've never seen you
send a letter to Qin Zhenzhen
because you missed her.
You always behaved properly
in front of her.
You acted exactly the same before her
and others.
I don't see you fancy her that way.
So according to you,
I have to find someone I like to tease,
that's the proof of me fancying her?
I don't know if you'd tease her.
But in front of your beloved,
you'll always
be like a child in this life.
Young Master,
Ms. Tong is still waiting for you.
Ms. Tong,
I'll get the money for your carriage
in a couple of days.
Your Highness,
I'm here to apologize to you.
I was ignorant
and hope you can forgive me.
Please don't hold it against me
in the future.
You don't need to pay for the carriage.
Ms. Tong, please get up.
Rest assured.
My young master has already said
that he'd give you the money.
Thank you, Your Highness.
You are welcome. Right, Your Highness?
Speed up.
Be steady when you hang things up.
You haven't actually married her yet
and you are already
living off her mansion, huh?
You are
Since it's Her Highness's order,
please come in with me to get the money.
Go.
Please.
Right on my way.
Young Master,
now you feel embarrassed, huh?
Okay.
Mr. Pei,
Her Highness
asked me to give this to you.
Your Majesty, I made some pear soup.
Please have a taste.
That's very thoughtful of you.
No need for that.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Congratulations, Your Majesty,
on removing a major source of concern.
I have already ordered your brother
to replace Li Chuan
and take command of the Northwest.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
My brother will surely give his all
to repay your grace.
This time your brother
has made great contributions.
If you want anything, just let me know.
Your Majesty,
I do have an impertinent request.
Although you have appointed
the eldest son of the Su Family
as Cheng's tutor,
I have heard
that the eldest son has been unreliable
since childhood.
Therefore, if I may be so bold,
could the eldest son of the Su Family
be replaced with the second son?
This matter still requires
the opinion of the Su Family.
Your Majesty, there is no need to worry.
If it is difficult, then just forget it.
However, you do have a point.
It's just that matters of the court
are not that simple.
Father,
why are you sighing?
Your brother
has caused trouble again.
What trouble?
Today, His Majesty asked someone
to sent me a message,
saying he wants to replace
the teacher of Prince Su
with you.
Did they mention the reason for this?
No.
But you are worried
that this is an intentional move
by Consort Rou to win us over,
while our Su Family
has always remained neutral.
Father,
I think these
are just rumors from others.
As long as we don't act
in such a way ourselves,
what do we have to fear?
So, you agreed?
I can't think of any reason to refuse.
I know you've never quite approved
of Consort Rou.
I was worried
that you'd be put in a tough spot.
Rongqing,
you've grown more mature
than I anticipated,
and proven more exceptional.
Each of these two wedding gowns
has its own appeal.
making it difficult for me to choose.
Since we are about to be married,
why don't you, my Prince Consort,
help me pick one?
Tell the Ministry of Rites that I want
the one with the phoenix pattern.
But didn't Mr. Pei choose the other one?
Actually, either one will do.
I'm just adopting
the process of elimination.
In matters like this,
choosing the opposite
of what a man picks
is usually the right choice.
It's getting harder and harder
to understand you youngsters.
After all this trouble in the Northwest,
the Shangguan Family
is seriously weakened,
and Chuan hasn't gained any credit.
Yet you all are so happy.
I seriously doubt the side
your husband is taking.
Don't worry, Mother.
If you find it hard to understand,
so will Father.
This is good.
Hide the blade until it's time to kill,
then one can strike to kill
with one blow.
That's if you have a blade first.
While your uncle
has helped us this time,
he's also made a request.
He wants Ya
to be Chuan's Crown Princess.
Do you remember Ya?
You met her when you were kids.
I do remember.
I thought
she went back to Youzhou long ago?
She'll be back soon enough.
Chuan is no longer a kid.
I plan to select consorts
for him next year.
Ya would definitely
be the Crown Princess.
I want to get him
another three secondary consorts.
Help me take a look.
It would be best if two of them
are from military families.
Chuan'er doesn't hold military power,
which is always a weakness.
This one will do.
The princess's marriage
is surrounded by complex traditions
and the wedding
is scheduled for tomorrow.
Pei Wenxuan
is probably quite exhausted now.
- Mr. Pei.
- Mr. Pei.
No, it's Prince Consort Pei now.
You are about to get married.
I wish you two, the virtuous couple,
a harmonious union
and a lifetime of happiness together.
Thank you for your kind words
and support.
Congratulations.
Here is the wedding gift money.
It's my hometown's tradition.
Thank you.
Here's some more for you too.
Thank you.
Mr. Su.
Mr. Pei.
Could it be that you don't want
to give me this wedding gift money?
Not at all.
I just didn't expect
to see you here.
Aren't you working today?
I was just passing by
and saw everyone here,
so I thought I'd join in the fun.
Is the wedding gift money not enough?
As the Prince Consort,
I, of course, will prepare
enough wedding gift money.
I wish you
a lifetime of happiness together.
Thank you.
After getting married,
you must make sure to draw
clear boundaries
with other young ladies.
Don't disappoint the princess.
This is a private family matter.
Mr. Su, you need not worry about it.
Certainly.
I take my leave.
Mr. Su,
I have a matter to consult with you.
If your wife's position
is in conflicts
with your family's position,
whose side will you take?
Mr. Pei,
it sounds like
you're seeking advice here.
If there's a conflict
between the princess and your family,
you must endure it.
Mr. Su,
what if reconciliation is impossible,
and the conflict
is an either-or situation?
I will stand
with whoever is in the right.
Shouldn't you prioritize
your family more?
In your heart,
is the wife not considered family?
You are right, Mr. Su.
My wife is my family.
Goodbye.
Your Highness,
you've been traveling for so long.
Why not take a rest at the inn ahead?
My sister's wedding is approaching
and I must attend.
Mr. Pei.
Jingmei? Why are you here?
Here's the message from Her Highness.
[To Pei Wenxuan. From Li Rong]
Tomorrow's wedding rituals
are complicated with many details.
Don't embarrass me.
If you mess it up,
I won't even give you the chance
to jump into the lake yourself.
I'll have you directly thrown in it.
If there's nothing else, Mr. Pei,
please go back and get prepared first.
Jingmei,
help me pass a message to Her Highness.
Tell her
that I have a gift for her,
probably something
she has been eagerly anticipating.
When we meet tomorrow,
she mustn't overreact
and thank me too much.
His words
give me a foreboding feeling.
Just wait and see, Your Highness.
There might really be a surprise.
You should rest early today.
You'll find out at the wedding tomorrow.
Rong.
Chuan.
I made it at last.
Let me take a look at you.
Your skin has gotten darker,
but you've also grown stronger.
Rong,
I can protect you from now on.
What's wrong?
My dearest sister
is marrying Pei Wenxuan.
That rascal has really hit the jackpot.
After this experience,
you should believe in his strategy.
Looking across
the entire Great Xia Dynasty,
I must be the only woman
to marry the same man twice.
♪It's like standing on the edge
of a bottomless abyss♪
♪But here,
the blossoms you adore abound.♪
♪How do I shout out the words
I want to say?♪
♪But the wind in the valley
gently ceases its whispers♪
Here's the decree of His Majesty.
Princess Pingyue embodies
kindness and purity.
Her virtuous deeds
are adorned with grace.
Pei Wenxuan,
the noble son of the Pei Family,
exemplifies amicability and benevolence.
He is endowed with exceptional talents.
Today, Princess Pingyue is married
to the young master of the Pei Family.
All officials celebrate
and the entire nation hears of it.
This is presented to the heavens
and announced to the gods.
A perfect couple ordained by fate
are to be wedded.
We are all here to witness the princess
wed the talented young gentleman.
In solemn unity, they exchange vows
as a pair of lovebirds.
On the platform, flutes are played,
attracting the soaring phoenix.
They are a true match made in heaven.
Their love will be everlasting
and they shall be blessed
with myriad progeny.
Greetings, Father and Mother.
Since the beginning of time,
the union of husband and wife
has marked the genesis
of humanity's bond.
As celebrated in the poetry
of the Zhou and Shang dynasties,
marriage heralds
the transformation of families.
On this auspicious day,
may you and Pei Wenxuan
always respect each other
and form a harmonious union.
Thank you, Father.
Since you are already married,
you should pay respects
to your husband's ancestors
and serve your parents-in-law.
You must be meticulous and fair
and fulfill your duties.
I hope you and Pei Wenxuan
will grow old together,
enjoy lifelong harmony,
and have a prosperous life
and many children.
Thank you for your advice, Mother.
Ceremony concluded.
Thank you.
Rong, promise me
that you will lead a good life.
Mother, please don't worry.
In the future, I will come back often
to visit you in the palace,
just as before.
Please don't be too sad
and lose your composure.
Sis,
in the future, you will definitely marry
the most outstanding man
in Huajing.
Thank you, Cheng.
I'm very happy to hear that.
Do you like it?
Yes.
I like everything you give me.
Rong,
I'll clear the road for you today.
Clearing the way is the duty
of the street patrol soldiers.
You are the Crown Prince
of our dynasty.
With me leading the way,
the Pei Family
and everyone else in the nation
will not dare to underestimate you.
I am the Princess Royal of our dynasty.
Who dares to underestimate me?
I don't care.
Please, Rong.
It's the Crown Prince!
Your Highness!
Your Highness.
Princess Pingyue is married to Mr. Pei.
I'll celebrate this day with you all.
Princess Pingyue is married to Mr. Pei.
I'll celebrate this day with you all.
I heard that the sons of the Pei Family
have always had conflicts.
Do you know
who is going to greet the bride later?
I heard it's the groom himself.
In our dynasty,
it's always the groom's brothers
who greet the bride.
Isn't this embarrassing?
It's no big deal.
Such situations, though rare, do happen.
Jingmei,
who did Pei Wenxuan arrange
to come pick me up?
I haven't heard about this.
Why does it feel like
he's going to do
something unconventional?
Your Highness,
I, Su Rongqing,
on behalf of my sworn brother Pei Wenxuan,
am here to welcome Princess Pingyue.
♪Will there be arms to hold me
in this lifetime?♪
♪Memories flash back♪
Admiring the grace of heaven and earth,
how divine is the imperial princess,
exuding the charm of the inner chambers.
What a delightful beauty.
I am fortunate to have met you
and form this beautiful bond with you.
Enthralled by your grace and charm,
I can't help but think of you often.
♪Wrapped in the wind's embrace♪
♪Hidden in my sleeves♪
♪No need to imprison myself
in longing♪
My longing is so deep
that it never ceases
throughout days and nights.
I wish to see you, hopefully, during
the peach blossom season next year.
♪In this long and arduous journey♪
♪I'm fortunate to have met you♪
♪It is your tenderness♪
♪That makes me willing
to set aside my pride♪
♪Even if the world falls into my grasp♪
That's very nice.
♪Your eyes would still captivate me♪
Did you just write this?
What is it called?
♪I'll stay by your side
till the end of time♪
My longing is so deep
that it never ceases
throughout days and nights.
I wish to see you, hopefully, during
the peach blossom season next year.
It's called
The Longing of Peach Blossoms.
Your Highness
has been on a southern tour
for many days,
I have been missing you madly,
counting the days with peach blossoms.
♪Let time slip by♪
Let's go.
♪For with you, each moment is timeless♪
Your Highness,
the groom managed to invite
the most renowned man in Huajing
to greet the bride.
This truly is a surprise.
Your Highness has indeed
claimed the best men in Huajing.
The princess's procession has arrived.
Let's liven up the atmosphere!
Young Master, Madam, they are here.
- He's so handsome.
- He's so handsome.
♪Who gazes at the sky from afar?♪
♪In the night's chill breeze♪
♪What is she singing for?♪
♪The wind caresses the hills♪
♪The wind causes ripples on calm water♪
♪Moonlight graces passing souls♪
Do you like the gift I prepared for you?
We'll talk about that later.
Why so shy in front of me?
Just admit that you like it.
♪In her gaze,
the unwavering faith remains♪
One generation passes to the next,
bringing joy to parents-in-law.
From the first generation to the second,
may descendants flourish
for thousands of generations.
From the second generation to the third,
may the couples be perfectly matched.
From the third generation to the fourth,
may the family be harmonious
and filled with joy.
From the fourth generation to the fifth,
may the bond be strengthened
and love flourish.
From the fifth generation to the sixth,
may there be enduring companionship
and eternal unity.
First, bow to the heavens and earth.
Then, bow to the ancestors.
Now, bow to each other.
It's okay.
I'll have to dodge that this time.
Don't move.
♪May time itself to ask me♪
My mother-in-law is watching.
♪How many glances does it take
in a lifetime♪
♪To be blessed
with your highs and your lows?♪
♪I've cherished every second before♪
♪Embracing your emotions,
both calm and sore♪
♪With great care, I nurtured our bond♪
♪Allowing love's roots in my heart
to respond♪
♪I thought capturing your heart
meant forever♪
♪Yet, it turned out to be
as fleeting as autumn skies♪
♪Without you♪
♪Even glamour feels like isolation♪
♪I'd follow you with no hesitation♪
♪Ready to surrender everything
to this sensation♪
Enjoy yourselves.
- Congratulations.
- Congratulations, Your Highness.
Congratulations, Your Highness.
Mr. Su,
thank you for being my best man today.
I'm most grateful.
Go now, don't fail the lady's trust.
Rest assured, I wouldn't have before,
and I won't now.
Besides, I have no right to do that.
Because the princess
deserves someone better.
Congratulations, Prince Consort.
You better treat my sister well.
Otherwise, I'll make you pay the price.
I will heed your command, Your Highness.
Tong Ye.
Take care of His Highness and Mr. Su.
Yes, sir.
Your Highness.
Your Highness.
I'd like to have a few words with you.
Do you know
that Her Highness's loyalty to you
is so unwavering
that she'd be willing
to sacrifice her life for you
without hesitation?
She's my sister, so it's only natural.
I would also do the same for her.
So, in the future, no matter when,
you will never be at odds
with Her Highness, right?
What are you thinking?
I'll always stand by my sister's side.
Because be it within the palace walls
of the royal family
or within Noble Houses,
power struggles, hidden conflicts,
sibling rivalries,
and father-son disputes
are all common occurrences.
I greatly admire
the pure bond
between you and His Highness.
I simply don't wish
to witness its shattering.
I've had too much to drink.
And I've spoken too much.
Please excuse me.
Why did he say those things to me?
Oh, my, getting married is so tiring.
I'm done.
Same here.
How come they didn't help me
take off the phoenix crown
and remove my gown?
How can I sleep like this?
Isn't this the duty of the husband?
Pei Wenxuan,
if you don't help me remove them,
I'll be in a bad mood.
If I'm in a bad mood,
I'll go to my mother-in-law's place
tomorrow
and cause a scene there.
If I cause a scene there
Stop.
Can you come up with a new way
to threaten me?
This trick never fails.
Why should I change it?
Come.
Fine, I'll remove it.
I'll help you remove it, alright.
I'll do it.
It's so heavy.
How am I supposed to remove this?
Well
Just take out whatever part
you can take out.
Let me handle it. I got it.
Don't move.
Can you manage?
Yes.
♪It's like standing on the edge
of a bottomless abyss♪
♪But here,
the blossoms you adore abound.♪
♪How do I shout out the words
I want to say?♪
Rongqing.
[Su Ronghua, First Young Master Su]
Rongqing.
♪But the wind in the valley
gently ceases its whispers♪
I've been looking for you.
Turns out you're here.
I've had a bit too much to drink today.
I walked over here and so I sat down.
Ronghua, why did you come here?
Today, they all went
to the Princess's Mansion
to watch the ceremony.
There's nothing fun for me alone.
As for you, you rarely drink,
let alone get drunk.
Do you think
that me sitting here
in this drunken state
tarnishes the dignified image
of our century-old family?
That's not it.
I feel you've been keeping something
to yourself.
You've changed a lot in this past year.
People
won't stay the same forever.
Ronghua, it's getting late.
You should head back soon.
Don't worry about me.
Rongqing,
tell me the truth.
Is it your own choice
to serve as a teacher to Prince Su?
Partly, I guess.
If you're unwilling,
don't force yourself.
I'll talk to Father about it.
Rong Qing,
you do have feelings
for Princess Pingyue,
right?
♪Who gazes at the sky from afar?♪
♪Who gazes at the sky from afar?♪
♪In the night's chill breeze♪
♪What is she singing for?♪
♪The wind caresses the hills♪
♪The wind causes ripples on calm water♪
♪Moonlight graces passing souls♪
♪Her steps get slower and slower♪
♪She's trod a long path♪
♪Memories lost then found♪
♪Gazing idly as clouds roll by♪
♪She holds a red candle♪
♪To brave the thick fog♪
♪Life can be bitter sometimes♪
♪Experience it with grace♪
♪Like a fleeting dream♪
♪Like a fleeting dream♪
♪Neither warmth nor cold will last♪
♪Like a fleeting dream♪
♪Like a fleeting dream♪
♪The moon is reflected in her eyes♪
♪In her gaze,
the unwavering faith remains♪