The Princess Royal (2024) s01e33 Episode Script
Episode 33
1
[The Princess Royal]
[Adapted from Mo Shu Bai's novel,
The Princess Royal on jjwxc.net]
[This is a work of fiction.]
[Episode 33]
Ronghua,
are you so sure
the Crown Prince will ascend the throne?
Rongqing.
You should know when to stop
and turn back while you still can.
Ronghua, don't worry.
All of this will be over soon.
What did you say?
I said,
when the time comes,
I'll propose to the Shangguan Family
on your behalf.
In previous years,
a winter hunt was held
at the end of each year.
But I think
holding a winter hunt year after year
is too solemn.
That's why I'm doing
something different this year.
I call it the Winter Festivity.
There are many youngsters here.
I propose that we should
hold a lion dance contest
for the Winter Festivity.
What do you all think?
Excellent.
It's been so long
since we've enjoyed such performances.
All right.
Yes, Your Majesty.
This is interesting.
Huayue, don't worry.
Father will protect us.
Since that's the case,
you all have to make it interesting
and competitive.
Is anyone willing to volunteer?
Come out
and show me what you've got.
Your Majesty.
I'm willing to perform first
to entertain everyone.
Are you the son of Xie Lanqing?
Your Majesty,
I was exiled to the southwest border.
During these days,
I killed plenty of enemies,
earning military merits
and being promoted
to the fifth-ranked General of the South.
With the cessation of hostilities,
I have been longing for my homeland,
so I've taken a leave
to return to the capital.
I never expected you
to have such favorable turns in life.
Seems like you're not
someone ordinary either.
It's good to turn over a new leaf.
Since you volunteered,
is there a specific one
you want to challenge?
I've heard that Second Young Master Su
is an excellent lion dancer
in the capital.
Since there's a chance,
I hope I can learn a move or two
from Minister Su today.
I knew he was targeting me.
When it comes to lion dancing
my brother isn't the person
you should compete against.
Your Majesty.
I'm willing to have a competition
on my brother's behalf.
General Lin, I assume
you won't mind, right?
I do like
your temperament.
Both you and General Lin
are extraordinary individuals.
I'm looking forward
to this opening match.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
I would like to perform as well.
If we do have enough time,
may I compete
against Second Young Master Su?
Sure. This is excellent!
The Winter Festivity should be exciting.
Go and make your preparations.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
What are you fighting for?
I'm fighting for
what you're fighting for.
Cut the crap.
See you on the stakes.
Ronghua has always indulged himself
in gambling and drinking.
I never expected him
to be good at lion dancing.
Well,
he's pretty skillful at lion dancing.
It's all thanks to my teaching.
Their performances are exciting indeed.
Excellent!
Serve us some tea.
Awesome!
Try this.
First Young Master Su is pretty good.
Just look at him.
It's all thanks to my teaching.
Excellent.
With your status,
you can get any of the noble ladies
to be your bride.
Why are you taking offense at this?
You think I'm taking offense at this?
You've been a playboy all along.
Why are you pretending
to be passionately devoted now?
If you truly love her,
why didn't you marry her sooner?
Mr. Pei,
you surely didn't come just to invite me
for a lion dance, right?
Mr. Su, seems like
you know what I'm going to do next.
I guessed it.
You all are trying to help Lin Feibai
take control of the Xie Family.
You're going to kill Xie Chunhe.
And I even know
that you all are trying to kill him
by using
the Poison of the Fragrant Beauty.
Ronghua!
Su Ronghua, is that all you've got?
You started it.
Bring it on then.
Let's have another round.
Fine by me.
Enough.
Ronghua, are you hurt?
I'm fine.
Bring them away to have some rest.
I'll check on your injury.
Go now.
You should check on Su Ronghua.
He won't give up
unless you clarify things with him.
Mr. Pei,
I'm afraid you all won't be able
to proceed with your plan.
First, you poisoned Xie Chunhe
with the Poison of the Fragrant Beauty.
You wanted to put him
under your control.
But you realized that the Xie Family
wasn't listening to you at all.
Therefore, you put
the catalyst in the tea
so that he would
die from the poison, right?
Mr. Su, you swapped the tea attendant
to make sure Xie Chunhe's tea
wasn't poisoned.
If so, how would you know
if I did change the tea or not?
Mr. Pei, you're truly a firm character
behind a gentle appearance.
However, even if you did put
the catalyst in the tea,
Xie Chunhe wouldn't die from it.
Mr. Xie!
Mr. Xie!
What's going on?
Mr. Xie!
Imperial physician!
Chuan.
Go and take a look.
See what's going on.
Yes, Father.
I'll go and check on him too.
Huayue,
do not be impulsive.
- Mr. Xie!
- Mr. Xie!
What's going on?
Mr. Xie!
Mr. Su, seems like
you still lost in the end.
Don't worry, Mr. Pei.
Xie Chunhe won't die from this.
Come and take a look!
Yes.
Your Majesty,
the lion dance is exciting indeed.
Transmit my order.
Tighten the security.
The show has only just begun.
Poison of the Fragrant Beauty?
In my last life,
during my last argument
with Pei Wenxuan,
that was the smell of the sachet
Su Rongqing gave to Pei Wenxuan.
But why hasn't he coughed up blood yet?
Could it be that the dose of the poison
within the sachet isn't enough?
How is he?
What's the situation?
I can't identify the cause for now.
But
Someone, help Mr. Xie out.
Hurry! Carry him away!
- Yes.
- Yes.
Mr. Su.
Miss Shangguan.
Mr. Su.
Is your hand all right?
It's just a minor sprain.
I'm fine.
Young Master, I shall take my leave.
Please have a seat.
No, thanks.
I'm here to tell you something.
Miss Shangguan, are you here
to condemn me
for ruining your plan?
That's right.
If so, I shall get you a cup of tea
and seek forgiveness from you.
Please have a seat.
Please.
I've heard that the Su Family has been
a renowned family for a century
and your family rules are strict.
As expected,
even your servant is sensible.
However, Mr. Su, I don't understand
why you're not sensible at all.
We used to be friends.
But you were trying
to sabotage my marriage.
Don't you think you went overboard?
Friends?
Shangguan Ya.
I don't think you took me for a friend.
You took me for a fool, didn't you?
We've known each other for a long time.
Did you really only take me
for a friend?
I'll be honest with you.
I've never seen you as a friend.
It's the same for you.
We were just using each other
all along.
At first, it was as you said
that we were using each other.
But what about after that?
Do you still dare say
that we were just using each other?
Why not?
If you used me,
why would you head to the prison
and apologize to me?
If you used me,
why would you meet me at the palace gate
when I took the blame for Ronqing?
If you used me,
why would you watch
the sunrise with me and drink with me
when I had a conflict with Rongqing?
We promised
not to let go of each other's hands
That's enough.
I was just having fun.
Mr. Su, you take things too seriously.
Having fun?
If you truly only see me
as a friend who can have fun with you,
I will never pester you again.
Look at me.
Look at me!
Do you dare say that again
while looking into my eyes?
Why not?
I can give you the power you want.
Shangguan Ya.
I know you want
to keep the Shangguan Family safe.
I know you want to be free.
I know you want
to be in charge of the Shangguan Family.
I have my own businesses.
They've been doing great
all these years.
I can provide you
with provisions and forage.
I have a fief in Lan County.
The late Emperor bestowed it on me
some years ago.
You may build your army there.
If you intend to fight your brothers
for the Shangguan Family
and you need the support
of the imperial court,
I can join the officialdom.
If you don't want me
to join the officialdom,
I'll stay in the Shangguan Family
and assist you.
Ya.
I can give you
everything you want
and even more.
I didn't propose to you earlier
because the timing wasn't right.
When will be the right timing, then?
After the Crown Prince
ascends the throne.
Do you think the Su Family
will still be around
after the Crown Prince
ascends the throne?
Don't you know
what Su Rongqing is doing?
Of course, I know
what Su Rongqing is doing.
But have my father and I
taken any action?
Ya.
No matter who ascends the throne,
the Su Family will be fine.
My family has never been involved
in disputes over the throne.
Rongqing
is just one of His Majesty's pawns.
Since he's bound by the family rules,
he'll stop at where he should.
The Crown Prince is supported
by the noble families.
Now, the Shangguan Family
just needs to lie low.
Once His Majesty passes away
and the Crown Prince ascends the throne,
we can get married.
If you're willing,
I will have a grand procession
to marry you
as the wife of the first young master
of the Su Family.
If you're not willing,
I'll tell you the same thing.
I'm willing to leave the Su Family
of my own accord
and marry into your family.
Su Ronghua.
I know all about
your sincere feelings for me.
It's a shame that you don't understand
what Su Rongqing wants.
You don't understand
what I want either.
Why hasn't he coughed up blood yet?
Young Master!
Young Master, what happened?
Young Master?
What are you doing?
Your Highness!
I encountered a soothsayer
on the streets today.
He said a disaster
would befall my young master today.
Thus, he gave me this sachet.
He said if something like that
were to happen,
I should immerse this in the tea.
After that, I should serve Young Master
with the tea.
Your Highness,
please make way!
This concerns his life!
Give it to me.
These aren't valuable herbs.
I'll give it a try.
Young Master?
Young Master.
His pulses have been stabilized.
He vomited the poison as well.
That isn't the poison.
That's the antidote.
I need an answer.
I need to know the truth.
Your Highness.
Miss Shangguan wishes to speak with you
at the back hill.
Where's Miss Shangguan?
Oh no!
Rong!
It's an ambush.
Chuan!
Protect Her Highness!
Chuan!
Run!
Chuan!
Escort my sister to leave!
Chuan!
Rong, just leave!
Your Highness, run!
Fengming, let's retreat!
After her!
Young Master.
Thank you, sir.
No!
Cheng!
Cheng!
- Prince Su?
- Cheng!
Prince Su!
Cheng!
Your Majesty!
Cheng!
Imperial physician!
- Imperial physician!
- Imperial physician!
Cheng!
Your Majesty.
Hurry!
Your Majesty, he
He
Speak up!
I think His Highness is poisoned!
By what kind of poison?
Shut up!
Treat him the way you neutralize
the Poison of the Fragrant Beauty.
If you fail, I'll execute you
and your entire clan!
Yes, Your Majesty!
Li Rong!
Pei Wenxuan!
Hurry!
Your Highness!
Hold onto me!
Your Highness,
this time, I finally
won against Pei Wenxuan.
Li Rong!
- Your Highness!
- Your Highness!
Your Highness, calm down!
It's useless
even if you jump after them.
Now, you're Her Highness's last hope.
Our priority right now
is to protect the Crown Prince.
Head to the bottom of the cliff.
Find Her Highness at all costs.
Yes, sir!
The rest of you,
follow me.
Li Chuan, there's no escape.
I'll show you some respect.
You may cut your throat.
Your Highness, you should retreat.
Kill them!
Fengming!
Your Highness.
Protect His Highness!
Escort His Highness back to the tent.
Your Highness!
Come on.
Your Highness.
Be careful.
Where's Rong?
Where is Rong?
Your Highness, I'll bring her here
once you've fully recovered.
Take His Highness for some rest.
You won't deceive me, right?
I won't. Imperial physician.
Your Highness, please have some rest.
Come on.
Mr. Pei.
Li Cheng isn't dead.
We have to send someone
to keep an eye on the palace.
Regarding Li Chuan's injury,
I want no one else to know it
no matter whether he lives
or dies in the end.
Also,
notify Lin Feibai and his troops
to be ready to enter the capital
ahead of schedule.
Miss Shangguan, I'll be counting on you.
Mr. Pei.
You must bring Her Highness back.
I will.
Don't worry.
I'm not trying to kill you.
I still have questions for you.
Therefore, I won't kill you.
Your Highness, what questions
do you have for me?
Back then
how did I die?
Your Highness, you asked me
the same question before.
I killed you
You're lying.
Today, Pei Wenxuan
poisoned Xie Chunhe by using
the Poison of the Fragrant Beauty.
But Xie Chunhe didn't die immediately
when the poison was taking effect.
There must be something that was
delaying the effects of the poison.
When I rushed there,
I detected an abnormal scent
from Xie Chunhe.
It had the same smell
as the smell I detected
from Pei Wenxuan back then.
At first, I thought that was
the Poison of the Fragrant Beauty.
But after that,
Xie Chunhe's servant added
the ingredients inside the sachet
into the tea and fed him with it.
After that,
the poison was neutralized.
Therefore, I have reasons
to suspect that you didn't
give Pei Wenxuan the poison back then.
You gave him the antidote,
which delayed the effects of the poison.
Am I right?
If so, who exactly killed me?
Your Highness.
That's not important.
It's not important?
If so,
let's return together.
We shall assist Chuan together.
Your Highness.
Li Chuan once annihilated my clan.
But the current him
did nothing to your clan.
Why can't you let him off?
We can make a new choice.
Some events
are entirely preventable.
Why can't you let him off?
Let's assist Chuan
and help him ascend the throne.
You can be the master of the Su Family.
I can even be your matchmaker.
You can marry the lady you love.
Don't worry.
With me around,
Chuan won't do anything
to the noble families.
Let's
assist Chuan
and help him become an emperor
who will be remembered for centuries.
This way, all of us can live in peace.
It won't end that way.
Your Highness,
you should stay out of this.
You should leave Huajing
together with Pei Wenxuan.
I'll bring you back
after one year.
For what?
Is it to witness Chuan's ascension?
He cannot ascend the throne!
Even if you don't tell me
I still know the answer.
I'm sure that I was killed
by the Poison
of the Fragrant Beauty back then.
If not, you wouldn't have used
the antidote to it.
And only three people
know about its formula.
It's you,
Pei Wenxuan,
and
And Li Chuan.
If it wasn't you
or Pei Wenxuan,
who else could it be?
I'm not a golden canary
kept in a cage.
I've been through pleasant moments.
I've been through hard times as well.
Su Rongqing.
If you still take me as the Princess,
turn around and look at me.
Look at me.
Tell me.
Who
killed me?
It was everyone.
It was me.
It was Li Chuan.
It was Shangguan Ya.
All of us joined our forces
and killed you.
So, Your Highness
Now, you know
why I would never allow Li Chuan
to ascend the throne again
even though this might only be a dream.
Now, you know
why I have to sit idly by
and watch you marry another man
even though I've entered your dream
as
a perfectly normal man.
Did you think I didn't wish
to vie for you?
Did you think I dared not do so
or I couldn't win?
It's none of that.
It's all because
I don't have the right to do so.
People like Li Chuan and me
only deserve to live in hell.
I deserve to die.
Li Chuan
deserves to die as well.
Young Master, our men and I
can head down there ourselves.
I'll head there myself.
Wait.
Young Master.
This is too high and too risky.
Can't you just wait here for our news?
Young Master, why are you so stubborn?
What if something happens to you?
If so, I
Enough!
You only care about me.
What about Her Highness?
She fell off the cliff
right in front of me.
But I couldn't do anything about it.
I could've caught her hands
had I been
a little faster, just like Su Rongqing.
I'm the most useless prince consort
in the world.
Young Master,
this isn't entirely your fault.
I must find Her Highness.
I must find Her Highness!
Young Master, you should take a break.
I said, let's continue.
Young Master, wait for me!
Young Master!
Young Master.
Young Master, watch out!
What's the reason?
Why did Chuan kill me?
I spent my whole life assisting him.
I was his elder sister.
I was the closest blood relative he had
after our parents had passed away.
Even if he was worried
about my influence and power,
he shouldn't have resorted
to ruthlessness.
It was the tenth year of Dexu Era.
You were traveling around.
Then you encountered an alchemist.
He excelled at making elixirs.
You inquired about him
from various sources
and visited him
in the mountains several times
before you were able to convince him
to leave the mountain.
Then you recommended him to Li Chuan.
Not long after that,
Li Chuan often felt unwell.
He launched a thorough investigation
within the palace.
However, he didn't discover anything.
The alchemist you recommended
to Li Chuan
died because he fell into the lake
after getting drunk.
So, there was something wrong
with the alchemist?
That alchemist
was carefully selected
by the noble families.
Shangguan Ya came up with the plan.
She lured you
into encountering the alchemist.
So
So, that made Chuan think
that I was trying to kill him, right?
But why didn't he ask me about it?
If he did
What should he ask you?
Your Highness, what if you were the one
who planted the alchemist
by His Majesty's side on purpose?
Would you admit to it?
Since it was discovered back then,
why wasn't I investigated at that time?
How could he investigate you?
You're the Princess Royal
representing the noble families,
the powerful regent Princess Royal.
If he were to make a move
against you openly,
how certain could he be of success?
So
So
he chose to poison you.
♪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 lengthy 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♪
[The Princess Royal]
[Adapted from Mo Shu Bai's novel,
The Princess Royal on jjwxc.net]
[This is a work of fiction.]
[Episode 33]
Ronghua,
are you so sure
the Crown Prince will ascend the throne?
Rongqing.
You should know when to stop
and turn back while you still can.
Ronghua, don't worry.
All of this will be over soon.
What did you say?
I said,
when the time comes,
I'll propose to the Shangguan Family
on your behalf.
In previous years,
a winter hunt was held
at the end of each year.
But I think
holding a winter hunt year after year
is too solemn.
That's why I'm doing
something different this year.
I call it the Winter Festivity.
There are many youngsters here.
I propose that we should
hold a lion dance contest
for the Winter Festivity.
What do you all think?
Excellent.
It's been so long
since we've enjoyed such performances.
All right.
Yes, Your Majesty.
This is interesting.
Huayue, don't worry.
Father will protect us.
Since that's the case,
you all have to make it interesting
and competitive.
Is anyone willing to volunteer?
Come out
and show me what you've got.
Your Majesty.
I'm willing to perform first
to entertain everyone.
Are you the son of Xie Lanqing?
Your Majesty,
I was exiled to the southwest border.
During these days,
I killed plenty of enemies,
earning military merits
and being promoted
to the fifth-ranked General of the South.
With the cessation of hostilities,
I have been longing for my homeland,
so I've taken a leave
to return to the capital.
I never expected you
to have such favorable turns in life.
Seems like you're not
someone ordinary either.
It's good to turn over a new leaf.
Since you volunteered,
is there a specific one
you want to challenge?
I've heard that Second Young Master Su
is an excellent lion dancer
in the capital.
Since there's a chance,
I hope I can learn a move or two
from Minister Su today.
I knew he was targeting me.
When it comes to lion dancing
my brother isn't the person
you should compete against.
Your Majesty.
I'm willing to have a competition
on my brother's behalf.
General Lin, I assume
you won't mind, right?
I do like
your temperament.
Both you and General Lin
are extraordinary individuals.
I'm looking forward
to this opening match.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
I would like to perform as well.
If we do have enough time,
may I compete
against Second Young Master Su?
Sure. This is excellent!
The Winter Festivity should be exciting.
Go and make your preparations.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
What are you fighting for?
I'm fighting for
what you're fighting for.
Cut the crap.
See you on the stakes.
Ronghua has always indulged himself
in gambling and drinking.
I never expected him
to be good at lion dancing.
Well,
he's pretty skillful at lion dancing.
It's all thanks to my teaching.
Their performances are exciting indeed.
Excellent!
Serve us some tea.
Awesome!
Try this.
First Young Master Su is pretty good.
Just look at him.
It's all thanks to my teaching.
Excellent.
With your status,
you can get any of the noble ladies
to be your bride.
Why are you taking offense at this?
You think I'm taking offense at this?
You've been a playboy all along.
Why are you pretending
to be passionately devoted now?
If you truly love her,
why didn't you marry her sooner?
Mr. Pei,
you surely didn't come just to invite me
for a lion dance, right?
Mr. Su, seems like
you know what I'm going to do next.
I guessed it.
You all are trying to help Lin Feibai
take control of the Xie Family.
You're going to kill Xie Chunhe.
And I even know
that you all are trying to kill him
by using
the Poison of the Fragrant Beauty.
Ronghua!
Su Ronghua, is that all you've got?
You started it.
Bring it on then.
Let's have another round.
Fine by me.
Enough.
Ronghua, are you hurt?
I'm fine.
Bring them away to have some rest.
I'll check on your injury.
Go now.
You should check on Su Ronghua.
He won't give up
unless you clarify things with him.
Mr. Pei,
I'm afraid you all won't be able
to proceed with your plan.
First, you poisoned Xie Chunhe
with the Poison of the Fragrant Beauty.
You wanted to put him
under your control.
But you realized that the Xie Family
wasn't listening to you at all.
Therefore, you put
the catalyst in the tea
so that he would
die from the poison, right?
Mr. Su, you swapped the tea attendant
to make sure Xie Chunhe's tea
wasn't poisoned.
If so, how would you know
if I did change the tea or not?
Mr. Pei, you're truly a firm character
behind a gentle appearance.
However, even if you did put
the catalyst in the tea,
Xie Chunhe wouldn't die from it.
Mr. Xie!
Mr. Xie!
What's going on?
Mr. Xie!
Imperial physician!
Chuan.
Go and take a look.
See what's going on.
Yes, Father.
I'll go and check on him too.
Huayue,
do not be impulsive.
- Mr. Xie!
- Mr. Xie!
What's going on?
Mr. Xie!
Mr. Su, seems like
you still lost in the end.
Don't worry, Mr. Pei.
Xie Chunhe won't die from this.
Come and take a look!
Yes.
Your Majesty,
the lion dance is exciting indeed.
Transmit my order.
Tighten the security.
The show has only just begun.
Poison of the Fragrant Beauty?
In my last life,
during my last argument
with Pei Wenxuan,
that was the smell of the sachet
Su Rongqing gave to Pei Wenxuan.
But why hasn't he coughed up blood yet?
Could it be that the dose of the poison
within the sachet isn't enough?
How is he?
What's the situation?
I can't identify the cause for now.
But
Someone, help Mr. Xie out.
Hurry! Carry him away!
- Yes.
- Yes.
Mr. Su.
Miss Shangguan.
Mr. Su.
Is your hand all right?
It's just a minor sprain.
I'm fine.
Young Master, I shall take my leave.
Please have a seat.
No, thanks.
I'm here to tell you something.
Miss Shangguan, are you here
to condemn me
for ruining your plan?
That's right.
If so, I shall get you a cup of tea
and seek forgiveness from you.
Please have a seat.
Please.
I've heard that the Su Family has been
a renowned family for a century
and your family rules are strict.
As expected,
even your servant is sensible.
However, Mr. Su, I don't understand
why you're not sensible at all.
We used to be friends.
But you were trying
to sabotage my marriage.
Don't you think you went overboard?
Friends?
Shangguan Ya.
I don't think you took me for a friend.
You took me for a fool, didn't you?
We've known each other for a long time.
Did you really only take me
for a friend?
I'll be honest with you.
I've never seen you as a friend.
It's the same for you.
We were just using each other
all along.
At first, it was as you said
that we were using each other.
But what about after that?
Do you still dare say
that we were just using each other?
Why not?
If you used me,
why would you head to the prison
and apologize to me?
If you used me,
why would you meet me at the palace gate
when I took the blame for Ronqing?
If you used me,
why would you watch
the sunrise with me and drink with me
when I had a conflict with Rongqing?
We promised
not to let go of each other's hands
That's enough.
I was just having fun.
Mr. Su, you take things too seriously.
Having fun?
If you truly only see me
as a friend who can have fun with you,
I will never pester you again.
Look at me.
Look at me!
Do you dare say that again
while looking into my eyes?
Why not?
I can give you the power you want.
Shangguan Ya.
I know you want
to keep the Shangguan Family safe.
I know you want to be free.
I know you want
to be in charge of the Shangguan Family.
I have my own businesses.
They've been doing great
all these years.
I can provide you
with provisions and forage.
I have a fief in Lan County.
The late Emperor bestowed it on me
some years ago.
You may build your army there.
If you intend to fight your brothers
for the Shangguan Family
and you need the support
of the imperial court,
I can join the officialdom.
If you don't want me
to join the officialdom,
I'll stay in the Shangguan Family
and assist you.
Ya.
I can give you
everything you want
and even more.
I didn't propose to you earlier
because the timing wasn't right.
When will be the right timing, then?
After the Crown Prince
ascends the throne.
Do you think the Su Family
will still be around
after the Crown Prince
ascends the throne?
Don't you know
what Su Rongqing is doing?
Of course, I know
what Su Rongqing is doing.
But have my father and I
taken any action?
Ya.
No matter who ascends the throne,
the Su Family will be fine.
My family has never been involved
in disputes over the throne.
Rongqing
is just one of His Majesty's pawns.
Since he's bound by the family rules,
he'll stop at where he should.
The Crown Prince is supported
by the noble families.
Now, the Shangguan Family
just needs to lie low.
Once His Majesty passes away
and the Crown Prince ascends the throne,
we can get married.
If you're willing,
I will have a grand procession
to marry you
as the wife of the first young master
of the Su Family.
If you're not willing,
I'll tell you the same thing.
I'm willing to leave the Su Family
of my own accord
and marry into your family.
Su Ronghua.
I know all about
your sincere feelings for me.
It's a shame that you don't understand
what Su Rongqing wants.
You don't understand
what I want either.
Why hasn't he coughed up blood yet?
Young Master!
Young Master, what happened?
Young Master?
What are you doing?
Your Highness!
I encountered a soothsayer
on the streets today.
He said a disaster
would befall my young master today.
Thus, he gave me this sachet.
He said if something like that
were to happen,
I should immerse this in the tea.
After that, I should serve Young Master
with the tea.
Your Highness,
please make way!
This concerns his life!
Give it to me.
These aren't valuable herbs.
I'll give it a try.
Young Master?
Young Master.
His pulses have been stabilized.
He vomited the poison as well.
That isn't the poison.
That's the antidote.
I need an answer.
I need to know the truth.
Your Highness.
Miss Shangguan wishes to speak with you
at the back hill.
Where's Miss Shangguan?
Oh no!
Rong!
It's an ambush.
Chuan!
Protect Her Highness!
Chuan!
Run!
Chuan!
Escort my sister to leave!
Chuan!
Rong, just leave!
Your Highness, run!
Fengming, let's retreat!
After her!
Young Master.
Thank you, sir.
No!
Cheng!
Cheng!
- Prince Su?
- Cheng!
Prince Su!
Cheng!
Your Majesty!
Cheng!
Imperial physician!
- Imperial physician!
- Imperial physician!
Cheng!
Your Majesty.
Hurry!
Your Majesty, he
He
Speak up!
I think His Highness is poisoned!
By what kind of poison?
Shut up!
Treat him the way you neutralize
the Poison of the Fragrant Beauty.
If you fail, I'll execute you
and your entire clan!
Yes, Your Majesty!
Li Rong!
Pei Wenxuan!
Hurry!
Your Highness!
Hold onto me!
Your Highness,
this time, I finally
won against Pei Wenxuan.
Li Rong!
- Your Highness!
- Your Highness!
Your Highness, calm down!
It's useless
even if you jump after them.
Now, you're Her Highness's last hope.
Our priority right now
is to protect the Crown Prince.
Head to the bottom of the cliff.
Find Her Highness at all costs.
Yes, sir!
The rest of you,
follow me.
Li Chuan, there's no escape.
I'll show you some respect.
You may cut your throat.
Your Highness, you should retreat.
Kill them!
Fengming!
Your Highness.
Protect His Highness!
Escort His Highness back to the tent.
Your Highness!
Come on.
Your Highness.
Be careful.
Where's Rong?
Where is Rong?
Your Highness, I'll bring her here
once you've fully recovered.
Take His Highness for some rest.
You won't deceive me, right?
I won't. Imperial physician.
Your Highness, please have some rest.
Come on.
Mr. Pei.
Li Cheng isn't dead.
We have to send someone
to keep an eye on the palace.
Regarding Li Chuan's injury,
I want no one else to know it
no matter whether he lives
or dies in the end.
Also,
notify Lin Feibai and his troops
to be ready to enter the capital
ahead of schedule.
Miss Shangguan, I'll be counting on you.
Mr. Pei.
You must bring Her Highness back.
I will.
Don't worry.
I'm not trying to kill you.
I still have questions for you.
Therefore, I won't kill you.
Your Highness, what questions
do you have for me?
Back then
how did I die?
Your Highness, you asked me
the same question before.
I killed you
You're lying.
Today, Pei Wenxuan
poisoned Xie Chunhe by using
the Poison of the Fragrant Beauty.
But Xie Chunhe didn't die immediately
when the poison was taking effect.
There must be something that was
delaying the effects of the poison.
When I rushed there,
I detected an abnormal scent
from Xie Chunhe.
It had the same smell
as the smell I detected
from Pei Wenxuan back then.
At first, I thought that was
the Poison of the Fragrant Beauty.
But after that,
Xie Chunhe's servant added
the ingredients inside the sachet
into the tea and fed him with it.
After that,
the poison was neutralized.
Therefore, I have reasons
to suspect that you didn't
give Pei Wenxuan the poison back then.
You gave him the antidote,
which delayed the effects of the poison.
Am I right?
If so, who exactly killed me?
Your Highness.
That's not important.
It's not important?
If so,
let's return together.
We shall assist Chuan together.
Your Highness.
Li Chuan once annihilated my clan.
But the current him
did nothing to your clan.
Why can't you let him off?
We can make a new choice.
Some events
are entirely preventable.
Why can't you let him off?
Let's assist Chuan
and help him ascend the throne.
You can be the master of the Su Family.
I can even be your matchmaker.
You can marry the lady you love.
Don't worry.
With me around,
Chuan won't do anything
to the noble families.
Let's
assist Chuan
and help him become an emperor
who will be remembered for centuries.
This way, all of us can live in peace.
It won't end that way.
Your Highness,
you should stay out of this.
You should leave Huajing
together with Pei Wenxuan.
I'll bring you back
after one year.
For what?
Is it to witness Chuan's ascension?
He cannot ascend the throne!
Even if you don't tell me
I still know the answer.
I'm sure that I was killed
by the Poison
of the Fragrant Beauty back then.
If not, you wouldn't have used
the antidote to it.
And only three people
know about its formula.
It's you,
Pei Wenxuan,
and
And Li Chuan.
If it wasn't you
or Pei Wenxuan,
who else could it be?
I'm not a golden canary
kept in a cage.
I've been through pleasant moments.
I've been through hard times as well.
Su Rongqing.
If you still take me as the Princess,
turn around and look at me.
Look at me.
Tell me.
Who
killed me?
It was everyone.
It was me.
It was Li Chuan.
It was Shangguan Ya.
All of us joined our forces
and killed you.
So, Your Highness
Now, you know
why I would never allow Li Chuan
to ascend the throne again
even though this might only be a dream.
Now, you know
why I have to sit idly by
and watch you marry another man
even though I've entered your dream
as
a perfectly normal man.
Did you think I didn't wish
to vie for you?
Did you think I dared not do so
or I couldn't win?
It's none of that.
It's all because
I don't have the right to do so.
People like Li Chuan and me
only deserve to live in hell.
I deserve to die.
Li Chuan
deserves to die as well.
Young Master, our men and I
can head down there ourselves.
I'll head there myself.
Wait.
Young Master.
This is too high and too risky.
Can't you just wait here for our news?
Young Master, why are you so stubborn?
What if something happens to you?
If so, I
Enough!
You only care about me.
What about Her Highness?
She fell off the cliff
right in front of me.
But I couldn't do anything about it.
I could've caught her hands
had I been
a little faster, just like Su Rongqing.
I'm the most useless prince consort
in the world.
Young Master,
this isn't entirely your fault.
I must find Her Highness.
I must find Her Highness!
Young Master, you should take a break.
I said, let's continue.
Young Master, wait for me!
Young Master!
Young Master.
Young Master, watch out!
What's the reason?
Why did Chuan kill me?
I spent my whole life assisting him.
I was his elder sister.
I was the closest blood relative he had
after our parents had passed away.
Even if he was worried
about my influence and power,
he shouldn't have resorted
to ruthlessness.
It was the tenth year of Dexu Era.
You were traveling around.
Then you encountered an alchemist.
He excelled at making elixirs.
You inquired about him
from various sources
and visited him
in the mountains several times
before you were able to convince him
to leave the mountain.
Then you recommended him to Li Chuan.
Not long after that,
Li Chuan often felt unwell.
He launched a thorough investigation
within the palace.
However, he didn't discover anything.
The alchemist you recommended
to Li Chuan
died because he fell into the lake
after getting drunk.
So, there was something wrong
with the alchemist?
That alchemist
was carefully selected
by the noble families.
Shangguan Ya came up with the plan.
She lured you
into encountering the alchemist.
So
So, that made Chuan think
that I was trying to kill him, right?
But why didn't he ask me about it?
If he did
What should he ask you?
Your Highness, what if you were the one
who planted the alchemist
by His Majesty's side on purpose?
Would you admit to it?
Since it was discovered back then,
why wasn't I investigated at that time?
How could he investigate you?
You're the Princess Royal
representing the noble families,
the powerful regent Princess Royal.
If he were to make a move
against you openly,
how certain could he be of success?
So
So
he chose to poison you.
♪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 lengthy 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♪