♫ The ones standing on the top of the thistles and thorns to look up ♫
♫ will see through vicissitudes of life ♫
♫ In this city where both good and evil are hiding from each other, ♫
♫ I will survive with you ♫
♫ That ray of light guides me to overcome sorrow by its brightness ♫
♫ Meeting you at that time means you're my destiny ♫
♫ Desires wear down the edges and corners of my heart and ♫
♫ laugh at forever-losing leniency ♫
♫ I insist on being the grain which cannot be burned down by the wildfire ♫
♫ to feed the love ♫
♫ Standing in the center of the surges, winds are my thoughts ♫
♫ Rain is the hunting ground urging the horse to fight back ♫
♫ Lift up my head to look at the unreturnable times at a distance ♫
♫ The torch in front of my eyes is surging ♫
♫ The sky is getting darker and darker ♫
♫ The path is getting longer and longer ♫
♫ I know hearts cannot waver ♫
♫ Whoever dares to be a king during the chaos of the world ♫
♫ will stop evils with all his might for sure ♫
♫ Then there is hope ♫
[Princess Agents]
~ Episode 35 ~
It is currently distributed like this.
Mr. Wu is still adding man power and funds.
Based on the estimate, it'll be thirty percent more than what we have now.
It looks well-arranged and distributed,
occupying all the transportation hubs.
It is all thanks to your efforts, Boss.
Thank you for your praise, Heir Apparent.
Kerosene is not common. We have to be very cautious and arrange well.
Please don't worry, Miss. We have a kerosene business under our name.
Just enough to hide from the public.
That's for the best.
You get busy with work.
If we startle the Royal family, the feudal families or the government ministries a little bit,
everything will be affected.
The situation is very chaotic.
The way out of Chang'an is definitely rough.
Now, everything is ready.
Once the time arrives, everything will begin.
Even if we have to pave the way by blood to escort Heir Apparent out,
the loyalists of Northern Yan won't hesitate at all.
As long as you can sneak out of Chang'an and arrive at Northern Yan safely.
I haven't seen you for days. Consort Mother has lost weight.
With my family in trouble, I really cannot sleep well.
Things have come to this. Consort Mother, please keep your health in mind.
I lost my mother since childhood.
It was you who raised me.
Consort Mother, you are like my biological mother.
Official Wei is like my biological uncle.
That is why Emperor Father told Yuwen Yue not to tell me about this.
If I found out earlier, things would not have come to this.
He asked for it.
He cannot blame anyone else.
Thankfully, Yuwen Yue protected Ye'er.
Or else, our Wei family would have no successor.
Thanks for not blaming me.
I heard that the Crown Prince of Liang, Xiao Ce, is coming.
Emperor Father intends to marry Chun'er to him.
Yes. I am worrying about this right now, too.
It is said that he has a poor reputation and a lot of concubines.
If Chun'er really marries him, I'm afraid she will suffer.
I definitely will not allow Chun'er to marry to Liang.
Consort Mother, do you have any idea?
I do have one.
My asking of you to come this time is to ask you about your thoughts.
Please tell me, Consort Mother.
I want Chun'er to get engaged early.
Consort Mother, which young man have you decided on?
Princess, watch your hand.
Consort Mother said that girls should learn more things!
Look! How is it?
Of course, our Princess is smart and has deft hands!
Indeed, you're smart and have deft hands.
- Seventh Older Brother! - Chun'er!
Seventh Older Brother! Why are you so free today?
Did you come to see my Consort Mother?
Yes.
But you didn't come to see me!
That's because you are too busy. I couldn't bother you.
What could I be busy with?
I spend my days walking around the garden and sewing!
Chun'er, I promise that you will be very busy very soon.
Don't rush!
Busy? What could I be busy with?
A wedding!
Chun'er, you're so big already. It's time to get married.
Seventh Older Brother! You're teasing me!
I'm not teasing you.
Girls and boys should get married when they grow up.
Besides, when I was at your age, my son could already walk!
But who would like me?
Who would marry me?
Our Chun'er is so pretty.
There must be plenty of people that like you.
Seventh Older Brother, did Consort Mother tell you something?
Does she have someone in mind?
Tell me stealthily!
Chun'er, let's wait for Consort Mother to tell you about this personally.
But I promise you that we know this man well and he is not an ordinary person.
You will definitely be satisfied.
How is Ah Chu doing in Knights Camp?
Everything is going smoothly. Prince Xiang sent her into the Xiuli Army.
Those people are a bunch of useless things.
It should be easier for Ah Chu to deal with them.
The Xiuli Army?
After Liu Ziye died, who is leading them?
The Commander is Xue Zhileng, the son of the Deputy Commander of City Defense Camp, Xue Lu.
I heard that he bullies them a lot.
He Xiao, the former general of Xiuli Army is now the Deputy Commander.
He is their backbone.
Let's go see Ah Chu.
Yes.
What are you looking at?
Nothing.
Waiting for someone?
I used to think you were a woodblock.
I never imagined that you'd fall in love one day, too!
I'm full. It's time to leave.
What's with that attitude?
Do you have your elegance as a general?
As a prince, you're gossiping every day.
Do you have your elegance?
Princes and princesses are ordinary people, too.
They also have affections and desires.
To be honest, that girl is not bad.
She is brave and intelligent with good manners.
Her fighting skills are comparable to a man.
This type of girl is very rare.
But her affection isn't for you.
That year when Yan Xun was at Forever Serene Platform,
in desperation, such a young girl could be with him and protect him from the crowd.
They went through life and death under three years of house arrest.
Can you compare to this sort of affection?
Even if the flower is more beautiful, what use is there if it's not in your hand?
Just looking at it is good enough for me.
Just looking at it is good enough?
Look at her blossom in another's yard?
Yuwen Yue, what is your status?
Is it necessary for you to deprave yourself for just a girl?
Deprave myself?
I don't think I am.
I'm full. Enjoy your food.
Why have you come?
Aren't you afraid others will see you?
I just wanted to come see if you were doing well.
What? I'm not welcome?
Didn't I send you a letter? Didn't you see it?
I wasn't at ease to listen to others. I wanted to come see you personally.
Are you sleeping well? Are you used to the food?
Did anyone bully you?
Bully me?
When has anyone ever bullied me before?
It's good enough if I don't bully others.
You look quite energetic.
What is this? Is it for me?
Makeup? I never use this stuff.
Which girl doesn't like to wear makeup?
Besides, this isn't makeup but lotion.
It's getting cold. Night will freeze your hands and feet.
If you put this on, it'll serve protective purposes.
All right, all right.
- I'll do it myself. - Take some more.
You must raise and steadily draw the bow toward the target.
Your shoulders must be balanced.
Stay stable and shoot decisively.
Don't take a second aim.
Don't hesitate. Posture straight. Direct your energy straight.
You will hit the target if you use the bow correctly.
I will demonstrate.
Good! Good!
- Good. - She's great!
- General Yuwen. - General Yuwen.
Who shot this arrow?
It was... me.
Bow.
Good! Good!
Good! That's too amazing!
Your archery skills aren't bad.
Yours are better.
Of course, I know that.
Where is He Xiao?
He has gone to the Ministry of War. It's payday today.
I think your bows have became old.
Have someone take my order to get some new bows.
Yes!
Have her do it.
Trainer Chu, hurry and go!
That's right! Hurry and go!
Hurry and go! Hurry and go!
Didn't you say you were giving me an order? You should write it.
If you don't grind the ink, how am I supposed to write it?
I remember last time at Qingshan House,
you said that was the last time you'd serve me.
It's really interesting that
we meet again only after a few days.
What are you doing?
My hands are sore. I can't grind it anymore.
Are you used to life in the military camp?
What does that have to do with you?
Is that the way you talk to your superior?
A superior should say what a superior should.
A superior wouldn't provoke and ask your subordinate to grind ink deliberately .
It's clear that you've never been in a military camp before.
If a superior wants to provoke others deliberately, there are many ways to do so.
What does grinding ink count as?
Write! It's enough for you to write a book.
Well, that Xue Zhileng is Xue Lu's son.
Xue Lu is the Deputy Commander of the City Defense Camp.
Don't attract his attention if not necessary.
It's inconvenient for you to stay here as a woman.
If I get a chance, I will transfer you away.
So do your best to fly under the radar. Stop thinking about doing something for Yan Xun.
You better understand it is my camp.
Whatever you guys do won't fly under my radar.
Why are you helping me?
What do you refer to?
It wasn't by chance that I entered the Xiuli Army.
Smart.
If I was a fool, would I still be alive?
Since you are so smart, then do your best to avoid trouble.
I've settled the matter concerning Wei Guang.
Remember. This will be the only time.
You master wants too much.
I'm afraid you'll bring trouble onto yourself.
Am I supposed to wait and do nothing?
There are many ways to reach your goal.
We are faced with grudges.
If we move forward, perhaps we can manage to live.
If we stay in one place or just sit and do nothing,
we will only end up smashed in abyss.
Perhaps even if you keep moving forward, you still won't get anywhere.
I won't let you do as you'd like.
How would I know if I don't try?
I'd advise you to not be so stubborn.
This isn't stubbornness. This is being resolute.
Princess.
Auntie Wei Shan, did my Consort Mother call for me?
Yes, Princess. Hurry and go in.
Her Highness's guest has arrived.
They are waiting for you to eat dinner together.
Who is the guest?
Princess, have you forgotten?
Didn't Her Highness say she wanted to pick a perfect husband for you?
All right, hurry and go inside!
- Yuwen Yue?! - Princess.
Consort Mother, why is Icy Tuozi also here?
I invited him, of course. Hurry and sit down.
Consort Mother, I'm not hungry! You eat first.
I will take my leave.
Chun'er! Don't be so willful!
These are all your favorite foods.
That still depends on who I'm eating with!
Your Highness Noble Consort, I still have things to do.
I will take my leave now.
Both of you sit down!
Is it that hard to eat a meal with me?
Yes.
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At Double Ninth Festival, we must drink chrysanthemum wine.
In a few days, it'll be the Double Ninth Festival.
I still remember that the chrysanthemum wine is a gift from the Emperor of Liang last year.
It is made by mashing dried petals of white chrysanthemum.
Is it clear and fragrant to the tongue?
It tastes good.
I don't know.
This Emperor of the Great Liang was quite humorous.
When he gifted the wine, he gave a poem as well.
"Take bamboo basket to collect the dewdrop of the chrysanthemum.
The drops on the flower early in the morning wet their dresses."
Consort Mother, I will drink a cup of longevity wine to you!
Wish you healthy and all the best.
Toast to General Yuwen, too.
Hurry up!
Mr. Yue, I toast to you, too.
Thank you, Princess.
I'm sorry! My hand slipped!
It looks like we can't drink this cup of wine!
We're really not destined.
My head hurts. You two do as you'd like.
Goodbye, Your Highness Noble Consort.
Goodbye, Consort Mother!
Rest early, Consort Mother!
How was it, Icy Tuozi?
You should thank me, right? I helped you escape early!
Listen! It's impossible for me to like you!
Thank you very much.
What is with that attitude?
I said that it's impossible for me to like you,
but you don't need to be so happy upon hearing that!
What sort of attitude should I have?
"I'm hurt and sad because I didn't get my beautiful princess's love!"
"It is too regretful!"
It is very regretful.
Icy Tuozi! I finally discovered that you are a little cute today!
Cheers!
Please wait, Princess. You do not need to escort me.
I'm in a good mood!
I can send you off today! It won't affect anything.
Since you do not want to create any ties with me,
then don't do anything to make Her Highness Noble Consort misunderstand,
especially following me in order to leave the palace.
If Her Highness thinks we get along and asks His Majesty to order our marriage,
wouldn't that be a lot of trouble?
Little fox! You guess everything right!
All right, all right! Leave!
Even without you, I can still leave the palace!
You've returned?
So, have you seen Chun'er?
How did you know?
I... don't know.
It was you and Noble Consort Wei who decided to marry Chun'er off to me.
Correct. It was me.
Mind your own business.
What? Do you not like Chun'er?
Chun'er is smart, generous, and was born high class.
Why don't you like her?
No reason. We don't match.
Is it because of Chu Qiao?
Yuwen Yue, ignoring whether or not she likes you or not,
even if she was willing to be with you, do you not think about your status?
You're the biological son of the Great General of the Nation,
the legitimate grandson of the Yuwen Household One.
How would your family let you marry a slave girl?
What does this have to do with you?
Even if you could persuade your father,
do you not think what status she is?
She spends three years with Yan Xun in Yingge Garden alone.
What should have happened already happened.
What does this kind of woman have in order for you to be liking her to this extent?
Stand still.
I'm telling you honestly, Yan Xun must die.
I definitely won't let Yan Xun leave alive.
When the times comes, because of collateral damage,
she won't have a good ending, either.
When His Majesty decided to kill Duke of Northern Yan back then,
you were the only one in the imperial government opposing him.
But now is not then.
Duke of Northern Yan was an important official at that time.
His Majesty wanted to kill him because of his suspicion.
Of course, I wouldn't have agreed.
But Yan Xun's mind is full of hatred and evil intentions.
If he is set free, that is like sending the tiger back to his mountain.
Then war will immediately be waged.
There will never be peace on the Northern border.
I, as a royal prince and general, will not allow it to happen.
Yuwen Yue, don't forget your identity.
[Hearing Hall]
It's nearly three years. We don't have much time.
So we must make all possible preparations.
The more impossible things are the most likely to go wrong.
So we must be prepared for all the possible incidents.
We have deployed defense on Zhuque Road.
We've also assigned people to different areas in Chang'an.
It should be hard to break.
If we can't get out of the city, all the deployment will end in vain.
It seems that we have to grope for fish in muddy water.
At that time, we can create some disturbances, and draw the attention of the soldiers.
After, amidst the chaos, we leave the city in disguise.
We can only do that.
His Majesty has commanded me to lead the troups to greet the Crown Prince of the Liang.
Everyone, make preparations and accompany me to go.
Your Highness, this is not a pleasant task.
I heard this Crown Prince doesn't touch anything that has been touched by other men since he was young.
To raise this weirdo, his pitiful Emperor Father must be broken-hearted.
Even the rice, vegetables and fruits that he eats everyday are planted by young girls
in soil that is especially set aside in palaces. Only then will he eat.
It takes a speedy horse a month to get from Jiankang to Chang'an.
Even if he slowly rode a carriage, he could still arrive in two months.
But this Crown Prince, he has to prepare for four months before he can set off on the road.
Until now, there is no sign of him.
It's a rumor, right? After all, he's a country's crown prince.
He wouldn't be that ridiculous, would he?
There's more ridiculous matters!
Like the Royal Princes of my Great Wei, like Your Highness,
most have experiences in defending the frontier.
They follow the troops whether meadow, wasteland, river and mountain stream, nearly everywhere.
But this Crown Prince has to build a bridge before crossing the river, open up the wasteland before going there.
He won't take the mountain roads or the desert roads.
He doesn't travel to places that are more than 50 miles from cities either.
Your Highness, this is a hot potato. It's not easy to take care of.
Your Highness, a message came to report that the Crown Prince has a chill from kicking off the cover.
He's already turning back.
Mine! Such a fussy Crown Prince!
Forget it.
Since there is sign of him, we need to go greet him.
He... He's unwilling to meet Your Highness.
He said that Your Highness has just returned from the frontier
with strong evil spirits from the killing. That will worsen his illness.
Also these words were carried by his maid.
This... This outrageous Crown Prince! He is a man who doesn't speak directly to another man!
How do we deal with this?
Older Sister Fu, there are people ahead.
What people? Men or women?
Four men, 1 woman.
How does that woman look? How old is she?
She's okay.
Seventeen or eighteen years old. Not much prettier than me.
She can't compare to Older Sister E, Older Sister Fu, and Older Sister Qing.
Let me tell you.
Master said, if someone could get you to say that, it must be a beautiful woman.
You can let the men go but keep the woman.
Crown Prince has something to ask.
Did you hear what Older Sister Fu said?
Men can leave. Leave the woman.
Did you not hear me? A group of idiots.
I cannot see any jade tablet around your waist.
This means you are not a noble person.
Judging from your status, you should feel grateful of my attitude.
You can hurry and leave.
Where did this crazy girl come from?
Something that doesn't know when to die or live!
What's so special about him? He's just an insignificant soldier.
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
Let's go.
You....
Aren't you too cruel for a girl?
Chu Qiao, what are you doing?
- Crown Prince! - Crown Prince!
Crown Prince, are you okay?
- Crown Prince. - Crown Prince!
Your Highness! I apologize for my subordinate's mistake.
Are you crazy? You actually dare to hit the Crown Prince!
You're too daring!
She has made a big mistake this time.
Your Highness Prince Xiang, you need to severely punish her.
- Your Highness! - Has ulterior motives.
Offend a higher ranking person.
Are you all done talking?
- If you're done, then leave. - You—
You can't be rude to His Highness.
But we won't just let this thing off.
We must send the Emissary to Chang'an to look into it!
As for this miss, if Your Highness refuses to hand her over, we can't do anything about that.
Then we ask Your Highness to watch her.
We'll punish her another day.
Crown Prince be careful.
Crown Prince be careful, slowly.
Protect the Crown Prince. If something else happens, punishable by military law.
Yes.
Return.
Yes.
Your Highness, I know I made a big mistake.
Your Highness please punish me.
I know I have caused great trouble.
There is no way to correct it.
But I take responsibility for my actions alone, I don't want to drag generals and fellow soldiers with me.
Good job.
You did well. You did well!
This Xiao Ce, we should've messed him up earlier.
What a Crown Prince of Great Liang? He's a sissy.
Everyday he wears red and green. Looking at him makes me sick.
With so many faults. He should be killed!
Young lady, you did well.
If anyone wants to go against you, they'll have to get past us first.
Your Highness, even though I'm not guilty because I don't know who he is,
I did hurt Liang's Crown Prince after all.
Let alone he came here to make peace with us through marriage.
Even if it's bad, shouldn't I at least go apologize?
Did you hit him? Where did you hit him?
How come I didn't see?
- Did you guys see? - Nope, we didn't see.
But young lady, you are quite dumb.
If you want to hit him, you should hit him where no one else is around.
Exactly, His Highness had discussed with us.
Once this guy gets on the road, we'll find a place with less people
and beat him up. Let our frustrations out on him.
I didn't think, you would be one step ahead of us.
Actually, we were there already.
We just didn't show face.
Don't worry. Since you're now mine
and you were protecting your subordinates, I definitely won't let you suffer.
Spread my order. No one is allowed to leave Knights Camp today.
If the news gets out, don't blame me for being harsh.
Yes.
Seventh Older Brother, it's really a torture to me this time.
That Xiao Ce is really a bad master.
No matter what, I'm still a Royal Prince.
What am I compared to him? He keeps torturing me.
In the middle of the night, he said the room had bad air circulation so he's uncomfortable.
Fine. I thought of all the ways to improve the air circulation.
Once the air could circulate did you know what he said?
He said now that the air was circulating he felt cold!
Early morning he said our palace maids were ugly.
I said yes, they're not as pretty as yours.
And I found some really pretty maids.
He said that they could hum verses!
He is picky on every single meal.
He only drank fresh tea that was picked three days ago.
Do you know what the funniest thing is?
The guards in front of his door didn't have shoe pads. He said it bothered his sleep.
Really, too many ridiculous issues.
Did he bring up anything about Chu Qiao hitting him?
Ah Chu hit him, right?
So his swollen face was caused by Ah Chu?
Good! Very good!
Did he really not bring up any word about it?
Not one word.
But if it were me, I wouldn't bring it up either.
A grown man being beat up like that by a young lady.
Would he want to bring it up?
I originally thought he was a wolf wearing sheep's clothing, a skilled expert.
I never thought he'd really be a pervert.
He's really incomprehensible.
Seventh Older Brother,
do you smell it?
What?
That pervert's smell.
Is he coming again?
He's coming again.
How is it? Does it smell nice?
Look my outfit is quite high class, right?
Good. Impressive.
Is she still not here?
You couldn't have not told her, right?
- She'll be here soon. - Soon?
Greetings to Your Highnesses.
This rough?
It's me. Do you not recognize me anymore?
Crown... Crown Prince?
Quite daring. Release your hands.
Can't you tell where we are?
What are you yelling about? Yes?
Do you know who she is?
She is the guard I personally choose.
Crown Prince, have you not been beaten by her enough?
I'm very satisfied with her.
Eh, miss, what's your name?
You be my personal guard, okay?
Is this person mental?
It's hard to say.
Like that, he's Liang's Crown Prince, right?
Let's just wait and see.
It's not like that Seventh Older brother. If this continues, Ah Chu will suffer.
Your Highness Crown Prince, I have wronged you, of course.
Please be the bigger man and let me off. Please don't blame me.
So you're called Chu Qiao?
Then can I call you Qiao'er or Little Qiao?
I was born low class, I don't deserve a name from—
I think calling you Qiaoqiao is better. This feels more intimate.
Your Highness, what exactly do you want? Please say.
Who's in your family? Are your parents still around?
Do you have siblings?
Which month were you born in? How old are you?
I was born in July. I'm 21 this year.
I'm at marriageable age.
Your Highness Crown Prince, if this is because of how I treated you earlier
that you would treat me like this, then I would rather be punished.
Oh! Where is your ancestral home?
I see you look very pretty. Your skin is so supple.
You don't look like someone from Wei, more like a lady from Liang.
Crown Prince! Can't we speak a little more normally?
Are you angry?
Even when you're angry, you're still this cute. I really have a good eye.
Crown Prince, what exactly do you like about me?
Everything. I like everything about you.
Or do you want to use me for something?
If you want to kill me, there are a lot of reasons.
I'm just a small archery trainer in the Knights Camp.
I don't have much value.
Qiaoqiao, I fell in love with you at first sight.
If you misunderstand me like this, I'll feel hurt.
Qiaoqiao, my hands are cold.
Can you warm them for me?
- Your Highness! - Your Highness!
Your Highness.
- Your Highness. - Your Highness, are you okay?
- Are you okay, Your Highness?
I'm fine. Fine!
I'm fine.
Fine. Fine. Really fine.
Fine. Fine.
Fine.
This horse carriage is slower than walking.
It's so stable that Crown Prince can still fall out, impressive!
Ah Chu is very impressive.
Let's go.
Qiaoqiao, aren't you a bit too cruel?
You treat the person you're protecting like this.
Men and women are different. Please respect that, Your Highness.
Qiaoqiao, help me apply ointment. Okay?
I'm doing this for your own good.
Think about it. If people find out I got hurt, you would definitely get blamed.
This ointment is very effective at reducing swelling. Swelling disappears right after applying it.
Did you think it through?
Do you really want me to apply it for you?
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♫ The wild wind blows the moonlight into confusion ♫
♫ My life is like being expelled ♫
♫ The flame is hidden in my heart ♫
♫ Who will laugh at my rough interior ♫
♫ My wings are destroyed by fate ♫
♫ I fall into the bottomless abyss ♫
♫ Memories are sealed ♫
♫ The wind and snowfall are unbridled ♫
♫ Even if I am trampled, I won't look up to you ♫
♫ What doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger ♫
♫ This breathing is heat ♫
♫ This heartbeat is light ♫
♫ Bit by bit, it brews the power for all my life ♫
♫ The boiling in my eyes lights up the hope ♫
♫ No matter how many wounds I have ♫
♫ I'm willing to burn the flame in my heart to shine through everywhere ♫
♫ To melt the coldness of the secular world ♫
♫ If only the bright moon knows my thoughts ♫
♫ If there is a long path and eternal darkness, so what? ♫
♫ I want the boundless flame of the heart to be boiling again ♫
♫ To burn into a light ray of the horizon ♫
♫ I'm reborn after a fire bath ♫
♫ Fragrance fills heaven and earth ♫
♫ The red spider lily blooms again ♫
♫ To burn into a light ray of the horizon ♫
♫ The red spider lily blooms again ♫