♪Such old memories♪ ♪Get me into a dusty world♪ ♪Such great changes♪ ♪Get fate to favor us♪ ♪Look how time flies♪ ♪Half a lifetime has passed quickly♪ ♪Someone is still waiting♪ ♪Till forever♪ ♪If the world falls in chaos♪ ♪I'll flit with you♪ ♪Let's travel around ♪ even to the uncivilized region♪ ♪Flowers are in full bloom♪ ♪Love and hate make us meet and part♪ ♪Wind blows but clouds don't disperse♪ ♪Life is so long ♪ and I can spend it with you♪ =The Rebel Princess= =Episode 3= Your Highness, Her Grace was waiting for a long time.

Zitan.

Mother.

Are you feeling better?

Let me have a look.

Much better.

Mother, don't worry any more.

This time, it's only a flesh wound.

She'll kill you next time.

With such a vicious heart, how can she serve as the model for women?

Mother, how do you know it was the Empress who did it?

No one can threaten the Crown Prince, but you and the Xie Family.

I was thinking that it was the matter between you and Awu that really upset her.

I will be more careful.

And let no one hurt me again.

Now you are under the protection of your father.

But when the Crown Prince takes the throne and the Wangs grab all the power, there's no way for you to live.

Always I don't seek fame or wealth.

But this is about your life.

I must consider for you.

How unfilial I am!

I'm sorry to keep you worrying, Mother.

Your Grace.

What?

The Eldest Princess has come.

Then I'll meet her.

Yes.

Zitan, you still have to be careful.

I keep it in mind.

Good day, Mother.

Wanru how's Zitan?

After taking your effective medicine, he's much better.

I really want to see him.

But Father and Aunt... Zitan understands.

You two, be more patient.

You'll get what you want.

Wanru, on the day I get married, you must come and see me off.

I'm from the Xie Family.

I should come with Zitan to get you.

I don't care.

I think of you as my own family.

If Zitan bullies me, you can't stand up for him.

Look at you.

Sounds as if you wish you were married now.

Don't you feel shy?

No.

Don't you feel shy?

No.

Don't you feel shy?

No.

Don't you feel shy?

Wanru, When you find your beloved husband, you'll understand.

What's up?

What's up?

I'm getting married.

When I knew Princess Shangyang and my son were attacked, I had a sleepless night.

How vicious the assassins are!

I am full of indignation indeed.

If I find out who is behind it, I hope to cut him into pieces.

Your Grace, we both know that our children have adored each other.

This time, they were in danger together.

They'll be even closer.

Your Grace, what do you mean?

It's not from His Majesty.

My mother gave it to me before I married His Majesty.

I have long planned to pass it on to Zitan's wife.

Your Grace, please give it to Princess Shangyang.

But...

Your Grace, you were born in palace.

No treasure seems usual to you.

But it means something different.

I hope you won't refuse.

Your Grace, you know that.

In our family, the eldest son or grandson had only one wife in his life.

If Zitan has the honor to marry Princess Shangyang, he'll never betray her.

Your Grace, thank you for your kindness.

I feel the same way.

I'm coming to tell His Majesty about it.

If you don't mind, I would like to go with you.

A good couple is made by nature.

That's great.

Getting married?

Aren't you supposed to be happy?

Who are you going to marry?

Xiao Qi.

I'm from the Xie Family, but I'll marry someone from the low class.

Wanru, although Xiao Qi was born in the low class, he is now a hero of Cheng.

I think he is better than some noble men in the capital.

Father also said local noble men always carried a sword, but they never went to war.

He also said although Xiao Qi was young, he had been battle-hardened.

Now he has the military power.

And he'll even be an honorable Lord.

Your father is right.

What's the use of all that nice talk?

I am the one who'll end up marrying to him.

I spent a few days quarreling with my father.

But he said, I have to marry him.

If I don't, I will be tied up and sent to him.

Wanru, have you ever seen him?

I hear that he is a strange man with three heads and six arms.

Don't scare me.

I'm kidding.

I have never seen him, either.

The day after tomorrow, Xiao Qi will arrive.

His Majesty is going out to welcome him.

Three princes will go, too.

Really?

Shall we go take a look together?

Sure.

But watching the ceremony at the gate, is not what we girls do.

Who said that?

I have an idea.

Naughty girl.

Wanru?

Why is it you?

Mr. Wang.

Brother, General of Ningshuo is coming in two days.

Uncle will reward his army.

Can you take us to the gate and watch the ceremony?

What's the fun to see?

You tell me the truth.

Do you want to see General of Ningshuo, or someone else?

General of Ningshuo, of course.

War is men's business.

Can't you see him in the night banquet?

There's no fun to see there.

At the night banquet in the palace, even General of Ningshuo will wear a mask, even if he killed numerous enemies.

Awu, what exactly do you want to see?

Father.

Prime Minister.

Father.

I want to see what distinguishes the killing general from other generals who did not go to wars.

What do you think distinguishes them?

Local noble men always carry a sword, but most of them did not go to war before they died.

In contrast, Xiao Qi, though quite young in age, has been field-tested for many years.

So, I just want to know what kind of person he really is.

You're my good daughter.

You are even more aspiring than men.

So, you agreed, Father?

Go with your brother and see what great military prestige Lord Yuzhang has.

Thank you, Father.

Even my daughter is quite aspiring.

As my son, are you going to bring glory to our family by having fun and painting?

Leave us.

Come on.

Portray me.

Come on.

Here, Brother.

If you and Awu changed characters, I could be much relieved.

Brother!

Is this what Awu wants?

Your Majesty, you have watched them grow up.

You must know what Awu wants.

Her Grace is right.

Awu is longing to marry her cousin Zitan.

She's my only daughter.

I want her to get what she wants.

It is Awu's wish.

And it is what you both expect.

So, I must approve of it.

I'm grateful for this, Your Majesty.

Zitan and I are grateful, too, Your Majesty.

All right.

Just get up.

Darling, you should go back now.

I will have a talk with my sister.

I will leave then, Your Majesty.

Jinruo, Mother insisted on marrying you to Wang Lin.

Sorry to make you go through all this.

I don't, Your Majesty.

At that time, I was very young.

Mother ordered me to get married.

But I was glad, too.

For all these years, you are the eldest princess, and the wife of the Prime Minister who is considered as a noble lady.

But only I know that Mother and I have owed too much to you.

I have a son and a daughter.

As long as they have a great life, I'll be pleased.

Tell me, Jinruo.

You have been married with Wang Lin for dozens of years.

Have you really known him?

Not at all.

The Wang Family has great power and high status.

For all these years, they've become more powerful in the imperial court.

I have to think about it and take precautions.

Tell me.

Are you still my sister, or wife of the Prime Minister?

You mean the Eldest Princess and Noble Consort Xie went to meet the Emperor together?

Yes.

Many people in the court saw them.

Also, they talked happily on their way.

It doesn't matter.

The more certain they are, the more painful they'll feel when they lose.

I'll wait and see.

Wait?

Mother, I can't wait any more.

If I still wait, Awu and Zitan will...!

I... What do you want?

Mother, I miss Awu.

I want to see her.

I have to let her know that I'm the one who loves her most.

Will Awu trust you?

What am I supposed to do?

Look how happy you are!

It's just a bracelet.

Don't you own bracelets in our home?

This is different.

Like you said, this is an heirloom of Noble Consort Xie and is for Zitan's wife.

Girls really care for others.

You haven't got married yet, but you already think your mother-in-law is better than me.

Mother!

I always love you most.

And you also love me most.

Right?

I've heard your laughter from afar.

What's the good news?

What's in your hand?

Mother, this is a secret between you and me.

Don't let Father know about it.

My little girl, it won't be long before you get married.

Father!

I'm not talking to you anymore.

Awu and Zitan love each other, and she will marry no one but him.

His Majesty also agreed today.

Zitan?

What do you think, Darling?

Now that His Majesty wants it, even though I'm her father, my opinion is no longer useful.

While investigating the alien race, Gu Yong met the Second Prince in the brothel.

He always indulges himself like that.

Master, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince have come.

Get Awu to us.

You're the uncle of the Crown Prince.

Awu and His Highness are going to get married.

So, you'll be the father-in-law of the Crown Prince.

When His Highness takes the throne, you'll be emperor's father-in-law.

Zilv, you babbled a lot.

Did Uncle approve of that?

Awu, His Highness brought you a gift.

You haven't thanked him enough.

He must be up to something.

Behave yourself.

Awu.

Awu, would you like to see what I brought you?

Awu, Zilong killed the minks by himself and asked the imperial tailors to make a cloak carefully.

He supervised the size personally.

It must be fitting me.

Why don't you try it?

Now that it fits me, why do I bother to try?

Zilong, it has been so many years.

But you really don't know what I like?

I don't feel well.

I will leave first.

What does Awu like?

Just a joke, don't take it seriously.

Give it to me.

And I will send it to her..

Your Highness, you like hunting, don't you?

Yeah, Uncle.

Which is more interesting, hunting a tame rabbit or a wild elk?

Of course, the latter.

Thanks for the advice, Father-in-law.

I got sore arms when I hugged Awu too much.

Your Grace.

Your Grace, His Highness has returned.

How's it?

Looks like he got nothing.

Pass a message.

Do ask Awu to come to the banquet for Xiao Qi's becoming a Lord.

Yes.

When a man from the low class comes to the capital, I have to welcome him by myself.

What a burning shame!

A man from the low class will become a Lord, overriding noble men like us, and breaking our rules over a hundred years.

After we die, aren't we too ashamed to see the ancestors?

Here's the tea, Master.

Leave it here.

No one shall stay there.

Get rid of him quickly.

Yes.

- Prime Minister.

- Prime Minister.

You're early, Prime Minister.

Not as early as you, Duke Xi.

I heard that you've found a good son-in-law.

Congratulations!

You're indeed well-informed.

You even know my family affairs.

You'll marry your daughter to an important general.

The first special lord will be your son-in-law.

Is this still a family matter?

You make sense, Prime Minister.

For our families, family affairs are also national affairs.

Your Grace, you're in good mood today.

Who are you going to see?

Naughty girl.

I'll ask Mother to marry you to someone, in case you keep nagging.

That is because you are going to see the Third Prince and I'm happy for you.

He is always on my mind.

Since he was wounded, I haven't seen him yet.

Your Grace, you look gorgeous.

Your Highness must be happy to see you.

Brother, don't argue with him.

As the great family, they'll have a solider as son-in-law.

What's there to be proud of?

You're as stupid as Gu Yong.

Wanru, go faster!

I'm not like you who are so energetic!

Hundreds of long stairs...

Which young lady of the noble class can climb up without stop?

All right, all right, stop chasing her.

Let her go by herself.

When Mother was pregnant with her, she should be a boy.

She still behaves like a boy.

It's not funny at all.

Then why are you laughing?

He'll be here soon.

Awu, why haven't they arrived yet?

Who are you here to see on earth?

Xiao Qi.

I knew you didn't mean to accompany me.

Wanru, I am sincere to accompany you and see General Xiao.

By the way, I'd like to see Zitan.

He was injured for several days.

I'm really worried.

I think your caring is the best remedy for him.

Look at you girls.

I regret bringing you here.

Look at Zitan.

I really envy you and Zitan.

You grew up together, know each other and love each other.

Isn't that Awu?

I wonder what kind of person Xiao Qi is.

He's said to be an indomitable hero.

If you marry with him.

you will never be bullied.

Who needs his protection?

There they come.

Be quick!

We traveled to the capital and we were just passing by.

We just did what we could.

Don't bother to say thank you.

General Xiao, please stand up.

He doesn't even know how to salute to His Majesty.

He knows nothing, but to fight and kill.

I can't see him clearly.

But I just feel that's what a hero looks like.

All soldiers, stand up.

General Shao, come into the capital with me.

How dare a man from the low class walk beside Father!

Who is it?

Grand Mentor Gu?

Defend His Majesty!

Mr. Gu?

(Humble men ruin the nation.)

Humble men ruin the nation.

That is to say Xiao Qi.

I never expected him to admonish His Majesty with his life!

You're a princess, but you went to see a general.

Look.

You're so scared now.

I will see whether you'll fool around again.

Father, Xiao Qi will simply be a Lord.

Why did Mr. Gu...?

Awu, tell me.

Did you see how Gu Yong jumped off the wall?

No.

We noticed nothing, but Ningshuo Army.

Did you...?

Awu has already been scared.

Can't you ask her another day?

All right.

(Humble men ruin the nation.)

First, my son was assassinated.

A few days later, a minister committed suicide in front of me.

Today, you must give me an explanation.

Your Majesty, I recommended Gu Yong to be the Crown Prince's mentor.

These years he has been devoted to national affairs.

I didn't expect him to die such a death.

I beg you to allow me to investigate the case.

Who else is there in his family?

The son of Gu Yong died young.

He has a lineal granddaughter, called Gu Caiwei and a grandson Gu Minwen, who works in the Secretariat.

Give my order.

Yes.

Grant Gu Caiwei as District Princess Yunyao.

Let Gu Minwen take his father's place.

Ask him to take Gu Yong's coffin back to their hometown for burial and return to work after the mourning.

Yes.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, I was quite puzzled.

Did Minister Gu hate Xiao Qi so much that he had to kill himself?

Duke Xie, in the eyes of many officials, Gu Yong sacrificed his own life, to defend the dignity of noble class.

How foolish!

General, this is the residence I chose for you.

His Majesty had planned to hold a banquet in the palace for welcoming you and titling you.

But Gu Yong died unexpectedly.

It seems that the banquet has to be postponed.

Excuse me, Duke Xie, but Grand Mentor Gu...?

No one from the low class has become a Lord before.

That is why many ministers are against making you a Lord.

Especially Gu Yong.

He made dead admonition several times.

I didn't expect him to...

But do not worry, General.

As for the Lord thing, nothing will go wrong, unless I no longer support you.

You two, leave the town immediately and tell my soldiers.

Without my order, no one is allowed to move.

But, General, it's our first time to visit the capital.

We haven't gone anywhere yet.

And you're expelling us already?

You can have the tour later.

General, will it be a malicious banquet?

The capital is really dangerous.

Why don't you leave with us?

When you guard outside the town, I'll be safe inside it.

Yes.

Prime Minister, General, there's only a mark around Grand Mentor Gu's neck.

He hanged himself at a quarter to eight.

Four hours has passed.

The spots on his corpse have turned deep red.

When we press the spots, there is no discoloration.

It means that all his blood has already cooled down and stopped flowing.

According to my calculation, Minister Gu died eight hours ago.

This is not idle talk, right?

I dare not.

You're sure about it?

I've done the autopsy for more than thirty years.

I'm quite sure about such a small problem.

Go outside and say nothing.

Leave.

Gu Yong is a fierce man by nature.

But he's always cautious.

He must understand even if he committed suicide he wouldn't stop His Majesty.

If this is real that he had been killed before he was pushed off the wall, what did you think could have done it?

Lately, Gu Yong was investigating Zitan's case.

Did he find out something?

Emm...

Since Gu Yong worked for us, he has been in charge of the Ministry of War and controlling the armies.

Since he's dead, something will change in the Ministry of War.

Recently a few strange things also happened in the palace.

At this moment, His Majesty summoned Xiao Qi and will make him a Lord.

I'm afraid it's more than a coincidence.

But Brother, if Gu Yong was killed to bring trouble to our family, shall we make some early preparation in the Imperial Armies?

Someone wants to make trouble.

Let's get prepared early.

All right.

Just keep in mind.

Don't spill the beans on the Empress.

Yes.

How about Xiao Qi?

Shall we just see him become Duke Xie's son-in-law?

I have my own arrangements.

What's going on?

I understand.

But this is not a small matter.

Please think twice, Your Grace.

Stop nagging!

I've got a job for you.

How can you be so reluctant?

Are you trying to upset me?

I dare not.

I dare not!

Just get up.

I don't want to do that either.

But my son is too anxious.

As his mother, I have no choice but to plan for him.

Don't worry.

It's merely a family affair.

If you fail, I'll take care of it myself.

Zitan, things change so quickly.

Mr. Gu just visited us the other day.

Now he is dead.

And it happened all around us.

Do you remember what I told you?

My little girl should always smile.

I'm here with you.

Don't be afraid of anything.

Push harder.

Harder!

Tighten the rope.

Tighten it!

Pull it tight here.

Pull it.

Do it tightly!

Be quick.

Wang An!

What is this for?

Your Grace.

Why are you cutting down this tree?

Master asked us to.

I don't know why, either.

Father asked you to cut it?

Yes, Your Grace.

Your Grace.

Go on.

Be quick!

Father!

The western wall of the backyard...

Forget it.

Come back.

A thief visited our house yesterday.

Do you know that?

If you really want to protect us from thieves, why don't we cut down all the trees?

That' s a good idea.

Anyway, no one shall steal my treasure daughter.

Wang An!

Bring me all the axes!

Father, even if I am a district princess and Xiao Qi is a Lord, I wouldn't marry such a rough man.

Ridiculous!

Follow me to the main hall immediately.

Father!

Don't you really... care about your daughter at all?

Xiao Qi holds a strong army.

If he can be used by our family, our family fortune over a century will be safe.

I am your daughter.

I'm not your chess piece.

Xie Wanru, I'm warning you!

You have to marry Xiao Qi!

Father!

Father!

Jin'er, hurry up.

It's already started.

Hurry up.

- All right.

- The banquet is starting.

Has the Third Prince arrived?

He should be here now.

Your Grace, the Empress asked to see you.

Aunt asked to see me?

Isn't she in the Hall?

Can't I go when the banquet ends?

Now that Her Grace asked to see you, you'd better go there first.

All right, then.

Take me there.

Her Grace asked you to go alone.

She has something to tell you.

Your Grace, this way.

Why hasn't Awu come yet?

Today is a grand ceremony for our nation.

In old years, Lord Jianning pacified the North, opened up wastelands there, and established Ningshuo Army.

It has been over 20 years.

Surprisingly, such a small army 20 years ago has developed into a strong army that succeeded in all wars.

General Xiao, you're the General of Ningshuo of the third generation.

It is you who led 200,000 soldiers to have killed the King of Hulan and defended our beautiful nation.

Read the decree.

Decree for Xiao Qi, the General of Ningshuo.

The General of Ningshuo Xiao Qi opened up lands and defended the nation.

He has done great achievements.

He's now made Lord Yuzhang!

♪I don't want my tears ♪ to wet your clothes♪ ♪How I miss the old days♪ ♪If there's limitation for my longing♪ ♪Why aren't you back yet♪ ♪Tears can be faked but love can't♪ ♪Wind blows with great sadness♪ ♪In my dream is your smiling face♪ ♪I started the journey luxuriously♪ ♪And I returned gently for you♪ ♪I don't want to let it go♪ ♪After all has been said and done♪ ♪I'll live a romantic life with you♪ ♪It's you who make my life splendid♪ ♪When all trouble fades away♪ ♪Get back home at the end of the world♪ ♪Let's date throughout the year♪ ♪For the moment we meet♪ ♪I'd spend my whole life♪ ♪Struggling and caring♪ ♪I give up the world ♪ for my promise to you♪ ♪After all has been said and done♪ ♪I'll live a romantic life with you♪ ♪You make my life splendid♪ ♪When the world is totally changed♪ ♪Get back home at the end of the world♪ ♪Let's date throughout the year♪