
The Rebel Princess
Episode 32
Episode 32 | 45m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
A princess defies expectations, falls in love and rules the world.
A princess defies expectations, falls in love and rules the world.
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The Rebel Princess
Episode 32
Episode 32 | 45m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
A princess defies expectations, falls in love and rules the world.
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♪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 32= Please wait, Your Highness.
Her Grace is not yet awake.
I'll go report to her now.
Do not bother.
Leave me.
What?
You haven't heard me?
Yes.
Brother.
I come here to beg you to save Father's life.
Whether you hate him or blame him, he is still our father.
Mother has already passed away.
If Father dies, too, our family will be gone.
We can't just stand by and watch our father die.
Awu, I beg you.
For the sake that Father used to love you, save his life.
I had not expected you to hate Father so much.
I...
I've never had any big ambition.
I just want our family to be happy together.
Mother has died.
If Father dies, too, our family will be broken.
Forget it.
If you don't want to do it, I will never force you.
If...
If you don't want to acknowledge him, I will.
I'm going to save him now.
If anything bad happens to me, this is where we meet for the last time.
At this moment, my mind is muddled.
There's only one sentence in my mind that my biological father is about to be executed.
Everyone thinks that Princess Consort Yuzhang can conquer the city and kill the enemy.
She's a rare strong woman But at this time, the last world I want to hear is strong.
The crime of usurpation and the hatred of Mother's death are entwined with an inextricable bloodline.
Greetings, Your Grace.
The Prime Minister... Don't worry, Your Grace.
The Empress Dowager has ordered us to give special treatment to the Prime Minister.
If the Prime Minister needs anything, we will send it in immediately.
Thanks for your help.
I'll show you in now.
You stay here and wait for me.
- Yes.
- Yes.
(I ask for blessing on my whole clan) (I'll do anything I can to get my wife back.)
There are thorns on the twigs which will leave scars on your hand.
Awu, don't be afraid.
I'm here for you.
Is it you, Awu?
(I ask for blessing on my whole clan) (I'll do anything I can to get my wife back.)
Who let you in?
Don't you know Her Grace is resting?
I... Who is it?
Your Grace, it's me, Zhaoyun.
What's up?
Your Grace, Mr. Wang Su has been kneeling outside Yong'an Palace for the whole night.
No matter how hard I tried to persuade him, he wouldn't go back.
I really don't know what to do.
Please make a decision, Your Grace.
Su?
Just himself?
Yes.
Let him go back.
Tell him I won't see anyone.
Yes, Your Grace.
Your Grace, it's getting late.
Still no news from the Lord?
Not yet.
Steward Liu said the Lord may not return tonight.
Your Grace, take your rest first.
I want to wait for him.
Leave me.
Yes.
My Lord, My Lord!
General Song.
What's wrong?
General Song, I come to look for the Lord by the order of Her Grace.
He isn't home?
No.
Her Grace asked us to find the Lord, no matter what.
Well, let's look for him separately.
I'll let Her Grace know if there's any news.
All right.
Thank you for your help, General Song.
How's Her Grace doing?
Her Grace... Got it.
Go ahead.
Get me the horse!
Yes.
Your Highness, you'd better go back.
If you go early, maybe you can see the Prime Minister for the last time.
Prime Minister.
Prime Minister?
Prime Minister, it's time to go.
Bring me a basin of water.
I need to fresh up.
Bring me a basin of water!
Yes, Prime Minister.
(Imperial Prison) Lord Yuzhang, what do you mean by this?
Father-in-law, I am here to see you for the last time.
The Empress Dowager really cares about her brother.
Those who know are aware that I am going to be executed.
Those who don't know may think that I am going to a family dinner.
(Imperial Prison) Get out of the way.
Out of the way, everyone!
Out of the way!
Make way!
Stop!
Let me in!
Father!
(Harshness and Fairness) Father!
You can't get in!
- You let me in.
- You can't go in.
You let me in to see my father!
Brother!
Brother!
- Awu?
- Brother!
Awu!
Let me in!
Get out of my way!
How dare you stop Princess Consort Yuzhang!
Get away!
Go.
Let us in!
You let us in, do you hear me?
You can' t get in!
Brother!
Watch out.
Guardians, my brother and I only want to see our father one last time.
Please do us a favor and let us in!
Your Highness, Your Grace, the court has ordered that no one is allowed in.
Father!
- Father!
Father!
- Let me in.
- Get out of the way.
- Father.
Back off.
Cut the crap and I'm going in.
Execute!
All right.
Looks like it's the good time and I'm coming to the end of my life.
This is where I will be killed.
Good.
With you coming all the way, I have no more regrets.
Last night, I asked for a secret order from His Majesty.
Please see it, my father-in-law.
Thanks very much, Lord Yuzhang.
I have also arranged for Awu and Su to come to you.
Awu?
Please wait for a moment.
Don't bother.
Not seeing them for the last time?
No.
Xiao Qi, take good care of Awu.
Take good care of my daughter.
Never meet again.
Father!
Awu!
Father!
Awu!
♪Time flies in a flash♪ Lord Yuzhang.
Father!
♪But missing never stops♪ ♪I'm stuck in memories day and night♪ Father!
♪With tearful eyes♪ Go!
Faster!
♪Nothing is left♪ Father!
Awu!
Stop running!
Don't fall!
♪I don't know if we can meet again♪ Father!
♪Get drunk♪ Father!
♪I'm left alone for the night♪ Father!
♪Leaves fall and my heart is broken♪ ♪I have you love♪ Father!
♪And pray for it♪ ♪Time flies in a flash♪ ♪Everything changes greatly♪ ♪Stars may rest in peace♪ ♪But missing never stops♪ ♪I'm stuck in memories day and night♪ ♪Never can I forget the past♪ ♪With tearful eyes I stare at the moon♪ Father!
♪Nothing is left but my thoughts♪ ♪I'd like to ask if it's a long journey♪ ♪I don't know if we can meet again♪ ♪Get drunk and bid farewell♪ ♪I'm left alone for the night♪ ♪I hate it and it's too late to regret♪ ♪Leaves fall and my heart is broken♪ ♪I have you love and never forget it♪ ♪I keep it in my heart and pray for it♪ Xiao Qi, thank you for saving my father.
Anyway, he is your father and my father-in-law.
He should be saved.
He also deserves his punishment.
But I am his daughter.
How can I just stand by and watch him die?
However wrong he is, or however guilty he is, he is still my father.
Has the Prime Minister left the Capital?
Yes.
Lord Yuzhang, his wife, and Mr. Wang Su saw him off.
I never expected that Lord Yuzhang loved Awu so much.
You're right.
I am also confused.
It's said that only two men were awarded with the Medallion of Reprieve, since our nation was founded hundreds of years ago.
Lord Yuzhang unstintingly used it for the Prime Minister.
Awu is really something.
She made a man love her so much.
It's kind of genuine love.
At this point, she is more blessed than me.
Imperial Physician, how's she?
My Lord, there's something wrong with Her Grace's health.
Get to the point, please.
I wonder if Her Grace was badly wounded?
Yes.
In Ningshuo, she recuperated for a long time.
Her Grace was injured as early as in Ningshuo.
She's been exhausted for days with a heavy feeling.
It's said that grief hurts heart.
Before her mind is settled, she had a miscarriage.
I'm afraid... You are afraid what?
I'm afraid it is difficult for her to conceive.
Will she never be able to give birth to a child again?
That's not the case.
Even if Her Grace is pregnant, giving birth to a child will be a life-and-death struggle.
In case of bad luck, she...
I can't continue.
What if she doesn't give birth?
Then, naturally, there is no risk of life.
Pass the order down.
Send men to follow him.
Don't kill him until they're close to the North.
They mustn't fail the mission.
If he is alive, I want to see the person.
If he is dead, I want to see the body.
There's no room for error.
Yes.
Zitan, have you lost your mind?
Even if the Empress Dowager is against you at everything, you could have asked to be a faraway Regional Prince with your own fief.
Then you'll live a free life far away from the Capital.
But what did you do?
You asked to guard the Imperial Mausoleum?
After you were exiled to that place once, you're actually addicted?
And you asked to go personally!
Your Grace, you are now pregnant.
You can't get angry.
Your baby is more important.
How can I not be angry?
Under such circumstances, although I am the Empress, it's all just a vanity.
The Empress Dowager has seized all the powers.
Even if the Wang Family declined, our family is still unable to compete with them.
I'm just a woman.
Without a cousin, how could I revive the Xie Family?
Zitan, don't forget.
Your mother was from the Xie Family.
Your Grace, don't worry.
I know it in my heart.
The Empress Dowager is in her prime.
I request to guard at the Imperial Mausoleum, to avoid fierce danger.
And then, I'll come back to help you when there's a chance.
If I go to my fief, I can hardly come back to the Capital again.
If you really think that way, I am much more assured.
I don't want you to fight for nothing, just like your mother.
In the end, you'll be overwhelmed by the Empress Dowager.
Then the Xie Family will... Where there's no turning back, I don't turn back.
See you, Your Grace.
Be quick!
Come on!
You wait for me!
Come on.
Wait for me, Zitan!
Wait for me, Zitan!
Awu, you can't catch me.
I will definitely get you.
Awu, look.
There are so many fish here.
Yes.
Why don't we count how many there are?
Good idea.
- One, two, three, four.
- One, two, three, four.
- Five, six, seven, eight, nine.
- Five, six, seven, eight, nine.
Here comes the Empress!
Greetings, Your Grace.
At this moment, you should be resting in your palace and not wandering about.
Having not seen Your Majesty for many days, I'm afraid you'll be exhausted from hard work.
I deliberately come to see you.
Look.
The table is covered with reports and accounts.
Especially the handover in money and food from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War.
They're all numbers.
They really give me a headache.
I learned from my father since I was a child.
I have also seen these accounts.
When you ask proper persons to do the job, it's not that difficult.
I nearly forgot that.
Unfortunately, you are pregnant now.
Otherwise you could really help me and I'll save myself a lot of trouble.
It's not a good idea.
Women in the Harem can't interfere with politics.
I still know about this.
But, I can recommend someone to you to share your burden.
Who?
Say it!
I need some help right now.
He is Xie Shouzheng, a clan relative of mine.
He's also a hereditary count.
He's always adept at money and grain accounts.
That's good.
That's good.
Wanru, tomorrow... How about sending him to the Ministry of Revenue tomorrow?
Thank you, Your Majesty.
You've done me a great favor.
Why are you thanking me?
Your Grace, now everything runs smoothly.
And you monopolize all power in the Palace.
What's with the sudden sighing?
I miss Awu.
She grew up in the Palace since childhood.
On every snowy day, she had a snowball fight with princes.
Even I was hurt by their snowballs.
That was the most joyful moment in this place.
Unfortunately, if only the children never grew up!
I guess you sighed because you want a grandson.
In a few months, the Empress will surely give birth to a prince.
By then, there'll be childish atmosphere again.
How silly you are!
It's all right if she has a daughter.
If she gives birth to a prince... You're right, Your Grace.
I was too silly.
Looking at the Empress's physique, she'll certainly have a daughter.
But, you indeed remind me.
I should make early plans on the Empress.
Women of the Xie Family are good at seducing the emperor.
Noble Consort Xie did that.
The existing Empress is just like her aunt.
Zilong has some real affection for her.
When she is pregnant, I'll make early plans.
The future Crown Prince must not be the offspring of the Xie Family.
I can't stop the tradition that all empresses should be from the Wang Family.
Awu was the Empress I cultivated for Zilong.
What a pity!
I have no choice, but to pick another girl from the Wang Family.
In upcoming days, you can send someone to Langya and pick a decent girl from my uncle's daughters and bring her back to the Capital.
Yes, Your Grace.
Everything seemed to be settled down.
I spent my days in depression and sickness.
Then I just moved in Ci'an Temple for recuperation where there was the scent of my mother.
My heart finally settled down.
Your Grace, drink the decoction while it's hot.
Your Grace, how old are you now?
Still playing this game with me?
When you were a child, you drowned several flowers at home!
Now you are the Princess Consort, and you're still that naughty.
Drink the decoction quickly.
Madam Xu, I've been drinking this for months.
My mouth is bitter every day and no one told me when it would stop.
Come and have a sweetmeat.
Then you won't feel bitter.
Even the sweetmeats no longer work.
Your Grace, I can't keep tell you that good medicine is bitter.
You are young now.
When you become a mother...
Sorry for my loose tongue.
You can eat this.
Then your tongue won't be loose.
Naughty girl.
Drink it quickly!
Good girl.
My Lord, you're in a bad mood?
How do you know?
I'm with you for so many years.
I know you better than I know myself.
Luggage is ready.
I...
I'll pass Ci'an Temple.
Shall I bring the things you prepared for Her Grace?
All right.
I wonder if I should tell you something.
We're brothers.
You can tell me anything.
What's wrong?
Have you heard of the gossips in the Capital over the last months?
What gossips?
They say that the Wang Family has fallen from power.
Now, you seize the power in court.
Even His Majesty is your puppet.
Some even say that Her Grace and you appear to be together, but have actually broken up.
The marriage between you two has been annulled.
Even Her Grace will be abandoned.
Do you think so too?
We know it best how you feel for each other.
But... in my opinion, the court is the most snobbish place.
Those prestigious families, no matter how prestigious they used to be, will be abused and trampled once they lose power.
There is merely one thing that I always take it on my mind.
They say that Her Grace did not attend the coronation and at this most special time, she moved to Ci'an Temple.
It is an ominous sign.
People are thieves in the heart.
When you think he's a thief, he must be a thief.
The more you look at him, the more he looks like a thief.
Whether he stole anything or not doesn't matter at all.
Now that everyone thinks there's something wrong between us, and thinks I must be planning something, all right, then.
Let's stop hiding here for peace.
Let's get back to the Capital and do something.
I'd like to show them how far I can go when I really want to do something.
Go.
I shouldn't have worried about you.
♪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♪ ♪It's you who 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♪
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