Princess Pearl 2 (3/48) [ENG CHN SUB] 1999 Huan Zhu Ge Ge II - 还珠格格第二部第03集

Season Two Episode Three with English Subtitles. Princess Pearl enjoyed the highest viewership of any television drama in Chinese history.

Episode 3 Synopsis (Read Below):

An exchange of blows between Princess Pearl and a Uyghur guest has led to a new friendship. As a result of XiaoYanZi's admiration for MengDan's superb martial arts skills, she offers to become his disciple. She later returned to the Palace after instructing the LiuQing siblings to take good care of her seriously wounded teacher. Upon their return, they were shocked that their absence had delayed a banquet hosted by the Empress Dowager. Ali Khoja, along with Princess HanXiang, and with his entire entourage have arrived at the capital city. The city streets were jam-packed people everywhere. Among the crowd, MengDan and his friends were keeping a very close eye on the entourage from Uyghur.

Series Note:

Princess Returning Pearl, or My Fair Princess, is a Chinese television series adapted from Chiung Yao's novel series. Produced by Hunan TV, the series centres around the legend of Huan Zhu Ge Ge during the reign of Qianlong Emperor.
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Translation Note:

In the drama, the often repeated Chinese terms "Huí Rén" which literally means "Muslim People", and "Huí Jiāng" which literally means "Muslim Territory", are simply translated into "Uyghur".

The word "Muslim" in the above context of "Muslim People" is a composite term that encompasses all the non-Han Chinese ethnic groups (from Uyghur, Kazakh, Hui, Kyrgyz, and Mongol) which populate the geographical northwest region. The word "Muslim People" does not focus on the Islamic religion of those non-Han Chinese ethnic people but rather on the ethnicity of the non-Han Chinese people.

The word "Huí Jiāng", which literally means "Muslim Territory", is a Qing Dynasty era geographical term that refers to the southern region of the Xinjiang province located south of the Tian Shan ranges (天山, Tiān Shān, celestial mountains).

The accurate Chinese equivalent of "Uyghur" is "Wéi Wú' Er" (维吾尔), which was mentioned in 44:42 to 44:44. Such simplifications throughout the series are in place for the sole purpose of minimizing the lengths of subtitle text. The ethnic Uyghur people is one of the major Muslim, non-Chinese ethnic groups that lives in modern day Xinjiang Province in northwest of China. An estimated 80% of Xinjiang's Uyghurs live in the southwestern portion of the Xinjiang region.
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♫ Thanks to the heaven,
thanks to the earth

Thanks to the fate which let us meet

Ever since I have you

Life is full of miracles

All the great suffering and joy

Have interwoven into a
piece of splendid memory

Thanks to the wind, thanks to the rain

Ever since I have you

The world has become very beautiful

Drifting together, wandering together

Our years are full of intoxicating
sweet happiness

The seas may dry up, stones may wear out
Heaven may collapse, earth may crack

We are shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand

The seas may dry up, stones may wear out
Heaven may collapse, earth may crack

We are shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand

Travelled to every corner of the world

Visited every sunset

Sang to every cloud and moon

Thanks to the wind,
thanks to the rain

Thanks to the sunlight
that lights up earth

Ever since I have you

The world has become very beautiful

Drifting together, wandering together

Years are full of intoxicating
sweet happiness

The sea may dry up, stones may wear out
Heaven may collapse, earth may crack

We are shoulder to shoulder,
hand holding hand

The sea may dry up, stones may wear out
Heaven may collapse, earth may crack

We are shoulder to shoulder,
hand holding hand

Hands holding hands holding hands

The sea may dry up, stones may wear out

Heaven may collapse, earth may crack

We are shoulder to shoulder,
hand holding hand

The sea may dry up, stones may wear out

Heaven may collapse, earth may crack

We are shoulder to shoulder,
hand holding hand

Hands holding hands (repeat 4 times) ♪

I see. You're a kungfu expert.

Does knowing kungfu give you the
right to be condescending?!

Ready yourself!

XiaoYanZi, what are you doing?

Don't wreck the Guesthouse
on the first business day.

If you have the guts, we will fight outside.
What's the matter? Afraid? Gave up?

Good men do not fight with women. You may live.

I don't know what's a good or bad man!
In my opinion, you are more feminine than a woman!

Fight me if you have the guts.

She's creating trouble again.
There's nothing we can do.

Quickly follow them outside.

Where is he from? From his appearance and
outfit, he doesn't look like Manchu or Han.

His depth of kungfu is unfathomable.
XiaoYanZi is simply no match for him.

He is an Uyghur. It's obvious from his turban.

Recently, Beijing city has seen a puzzling
influx of Uyghurs strolling its streets.

Forget it... I'm not your match. I give up.

Young lady, you had let me win.
(a gesture said politely after winning)

Let you? Who would let you win?

Let me down!

Let her down!

XiaoYanZi, stop fighting. How can
we return home injured and bruised?

This is simply a misunderstanding
which can be resolved wth a few words.

Stop now! Don't fight!

XiaoYanZi, we are here to
celebrate and not to cause trouble.

Goddess of Mercy who helps all in
peril, bless and protect our masters

against mishaps and from being hurt.
XiaoDengZi will pay his respects to you.

I had said we shouldn't and
couldn't leave the Palace.

My masters and highness, stop fighting.
We will lose our heads if something bad happens.

You are wounded. Why do you still fight?
It's really incredible. Let go of me.

Everyone halt! Stop fighting...

It's only a minor wound. No big deal.

Hurry, help him inside. I have ointment.

You were previously wounded? Yet you
fought with beauty despite your wounds,

You are simply a strong and heroic person.
You have XiaoYanZi's utmost respects.

Warrior...

Quickly help him inside... hurry.

Apply a little more of this cream.
See... he is starting to swell here.

I wonder what caused his wounds?

Knives, swords and other assorted weapons.

Why is he wounded over his entire body?

We can't tell him. (Uyghur language)

They seem to have some unspoken difficulties.
There was likely a bloody battle.

Bloody battle?

He must be an adventurer-errant.

Let's not worry about how he was wounded
It's more critical he gets healed.

LiuHong, hand me the scissors again.

It's done.

Warrior, you should rest.

We have bandaged and applied
medication onto your wounds.

My ointment is the most effective.
Now that your wounds are bandaged,

and with daily medication,
you will recover fully within 10 days.

Thank you everyone. Thanks for your troubles.

You should take more care when wounded.
Don't casually get into fights with others.

Sometimes, there's nothing I can do about it.

If I meet unreasonable people who
insist on fighting, what should I do?

Are you talking about me?

If I knew your were wounded,
I would never have fought with you.

I'm not that sort of person who
"bullies someone when he is in danger".

But your martial arts is so exceptional,
I don't see how you can be hurt.

Warrior, how do we address you?

I...

- You are a "Ginger" man, aren't you?
- "Ginger"? ("ShēngJiāng"; Correct: HuíJiāng)

Yup. LiuQing said someone who
dresses like you must be a "Ginger" man.

She really meant to say that you
are from "Uyghur". ("HuíJiāng")

My surname is Meng, name is Dan.
Yes, I'm indeed an Uyghur.

I'm FuErKang. I rarely admire others,
but your skills have won my admiration.

If not for the fight, we would not have
known each other. Let us be friends.

My surname's 'Ai', name 'Qi'.

- I'm LiuQing. She is my younger sister LiuHong.
- I'm XiaoYanZi. She's ZiWei. She's JinSuo.

We are members of the same big family.
The family includes sworn sisters,

friends that are ready to die for each other,
and "best friends forever".

It's beyond words to describe.
Anyways, we are very affectionate with each other.

Even though you are wounded from a fight and
lost much blood, the blood loss wasn't in vain;

reason being you have gained many good friends.

MengDan from Uyghur is grateful
to everyone's good intentions.

If I could serve you in any capacity,
I will give my maximum effort.

Isn't your "Ginger" at a very faraway location?
Why did you come to Beijing?

Exactly. Why're you so fluent in chinese?

I grew up learning chinese, so my proficiency
is almost the same as a Han Chinese.

I also came from a well-to-do Uyghur family.

Everyone... I have a request.

Please let us know.

My identity is a secret; if divulged to others,
my life will be in imminent and grave danger.

I think everyone has a sense of obligation.
Please help keep my identity a secret.

I understand. You had escaped from "Ginger"
because you suffered from unjust accusations.

Your enemies pursued and tried to kill you,
forcing you to flee from "Ginger" to Beijing.

You clashed brutally with them a few times.
You were outnumbered many times by your foes.

You were wounded in the process
even though you fought with beauty and flair.

Miss, you are indeed clever.
Your description is almost accurate.

Thus, I will appreciate it very much
if you don't mention our meeting.

You can trust us; our lips are sealed
... but on one condition.

I'm listening.

Let me become your martial arts disciple.

I don't deserve this honor.

Don't deserve? You do deserve...
you are definitely deserving.

I believe firmly in you becoming my teacher.
If you become my teacher,

I will be obligated to deal with
and eliminate enemies of yours.

This is no joking matter. I won't stay at
Beijing for long as I regard everyhere as home.

If you feel at home anywhere,
then why not stay longer in Beijing?

XiaoYanZi, don't clamor for a teacher.

We have been out, for half-a-day,
making friends and getting into fights.

It is getting dark now. We are
inviting trouble if we don't return.

That's true. Let us go back now.

XiaoYanZi, we will chat some other time.

I shall leave my teacher in your care.
Don't lose him.

If I can't find him next time I'm here,
I will settle accounts with you.

Alright, we know what to do.
You should quickly return home now.

XiaoYanZi temporarily bids farewell to teacher.
You must recuperate quickly and fully.

LiuQing and LiuHong will treat you like family.
The same goes to your four friends.

You can stay temporarily in the guestrooms.
Don't be modest. We're all Chinese nationals.

There's a saying, "Brothers are all around you".
Hence, you are our brother too.

Alright.... enough talk. Let's go.
LiuQing will take care of your teacher.

Don't be long-winded. If not,
Miss will suffer with you again.

- Exactly... Let us return now. - Go.

Teacher, don't sneak away.
I will visit you in 2 days' time.

Let me know the names of your foes.
I will exact revenge on your behalf.

You must have a remarkable story to tell.
I enjoy listening to riveting stories.

ErKang and company will take our leave.

Goodbye.

Slowly...

MengDan thanks everyone for their help.
It's MengDan's honor to get to know everybody.

I don't understand how such bizzare things
were allowed to happen during my absence.

That HuanZhu GeGe is very rude and has no
manners whatsoever; she is just a wild girl.

As for ZiWei, she is highly questionable too.
As the Queen, why didn't you advise the Emperor

but let him carelessly confer GeGe ranks,
including the approval of engagements?

Replying to Dowager, I did try to persuade him.
In fact, the Emperor is already displeased...

with me because I said too much.
I was nearly sent to prison and locked up.

- Did that really happen?
- Queen Dowager, you should understand well...

I was previously designated as the Queen
on account of the Dowager's reputation.

He resents me for my excessive solemness,
and so will not listen to my advice at all.

- RongMoMo can verify if you doubt what I said.
- Queen Dowager, you may be unaware the

Queen had, because of the two GeGe(s),
repeatedly clashed with the Emperor.

The conflict had even spinned out of control.
The Emperor was bias towards the two GeGe(s)

every time, and he did not hesitate
to turn hostile towards the Queen.

The Queen could only submit to humilation
in the interest of the big picture while

waiting for the Dowager's return and support.

Is that so?!

Those two GeGe(s) are remarkably resourceful.
Anyway, I can see that XiaoYanZi is a swindler.

No doubt about that.
Is that ZiWei really of Imperial blood?

Queen Dowager, unfortunately such
matters must be thoroughly investigated.

How? The main character is already dead.

Replying to Queen Dowager, think about it.

XiaYuHe may be dead, but there are bound
to be other living key witnesses in JiNan.

An unwed young girl giving birth ought to be
a major affair in socially conservative JiNan.

ErKang, 5th Prince, don't accompany us back.
We will return to ShuFangZhai by ourselves.

ZiWei, I would like a private moment with you.

What's with you? You're pulling my hands again.
It is bad if we are spotted by others.

Hey! Do you need us to excuse
ourselves from your private conversation?

Everyone get out of their way.

It's getting late. Hurry. What's on your mind?

ZiWei, ever since the return of the Dowager,
I have been restless and afflicted by malaise.

I'm unsure if it's fine to discuss some matters
uncomfortably weighing on my heart.

What's worrying you?

I had thought we are already very close and
there should not be any secrets between us.

But... I fear if I were to inform you, you
will let your imagination run wild, and

it will be an issue when
it was a non-issue. I...

Just get to the point. The longer you haltingly
mutter, the wilder my imagination becomes.

Recently, you are worried about something.
You should be candid with me.

It's regarding two persons: QingEr and JinSuo.

QingEr? JinSuo?

Yes.

Let's begin with QingEr.

You may already know who QingEr is,
but you are unaware of one matter.

A few years ago, the Emperor had indicated
he may engaged me to QingEr.

It was just a casual proposal as QingEr was young.
No one took the proposal seriously.

But it was, afterall, something that did occur.

I fear it would be inappropriate if
someone else were to inform you.

- Thus, I would prefer to tell you myself.
- Why haven't you ever mention this before?

Because it never constituted anything to me.

The Emperor also doesn't recall the matter,
so I didn't bother to mention to you.

In that case, why are you bringing up the matter now?

It's evident she still has a place
reserved in your heart, am I right?

You had a past with her?!
There must have been! Am I correct?

I felt odd on that day I saw the
two of you in the Imperial Garden.

I fully understand now.
She felt distant to you during...

the period of our relationship.
You forgetten about her as I was besides you.

Now that she has returned, you have
also remembered your past with her.

How can you describe it in this way?

I knew I shouldn't have told you, but 5th Prince
insisted I had to set the record straight early.

I knew once I put the past on record,
you will become cranky and imagine things.

I swear to you there is absolutely
nothing between me and her.

Her upbringing under the Dowager was strict,
thus a relationship would not be permitted.

Isn't your family upbringing strict as well?
Yet a relationship still occurred between us.

A strict family upbringing is useless.

You are being illogical!

How can you link the narrative
about us to others?

It is extremely unfair to me for
you to force upon me that past.

You're simply unworthy of my sincere treatment
and my good faith to inform you of the past.

I'm sorry. I was somewhat not my normal self.

QingEr is so beautiful, eloquent and
infinitely resourceful in front of the Dowager.

I feel... I feel that she is a threat to me.

I am afraid... I am afraid...

It is my bad... It is my bad.

I shouldn't have let you know the past,
and I was wrong to raise my voice.

Frankly, I have only one simple
message, that is, please trust me.

There is only you in my heart,
no matter what happens. I'm speaking the truth.

There is only you for eternity.

Do not fear. Nobody can be a threat to you.
Nobody can be or ever will be a threat.

Don't say anything more. Let me return.
If we are seen now, what will others think?

Do you trust me now? Do you trust me?

- I am unsure if I should trust you.
- What do you mean by you are 'unsure'?

What must I do to let you trust me?

How about I go now and plead the Emperor to
grant the completion of our marriage at once?

Don't do that; I will trust... trust you.

- Alright, I really need to leave now.
- Let me send you off.

You don't have to.

You said the second issue was about JinSuo?
What do you mean?

Let us not discuss this issue today.
You can't accept and handle so much all at once.

- We will discuss JinSuo's matter some other day.
- Did JinSuo say anything to you?

You are mistaken. It is what I need
to do: JinSuo must not be aggreived by me .

- It is really meaningful. - Yeah.

Keep this in mind.

We talked alot but just remember:
only you are forever in my heart.

I am leaving now.

GeGe, why have you been out for so long?

You have just been summoned to the
Queen Dowager's CiNing Palace for a banquet.

Two of you must be there as soon as possible.

- When was the notification sent?
- About 1 hour ago.

Only the two GeGe(s) were
summoned or was I summoned as well?

- It seems you too because XiaoLuZi went to
JingYang Palace to look for you. - Yes.

- No, I am not attending.
- How can you not attend?

No one dares to say no to a banquet
hosted by the Queen Dowager.

Even the Emperor has to attend.

But... we don't know
where ZiWei and Erkang are.

XiaoDengZi XiaoZhuoZi

Quickly search for ZiWei GeGe in the Imperial
Garden. Once located, let her change

and proceed quickly to CiNing Palace.

Zha!

Do I really have to go? I've neither
changed nor put on my head-dress.

I will surely be late again after that.
Bad luck will strike me again.

Fortunately... this time, you
are not covered with paint.

MingYue CaiXia, quickly come and help.

5th Prince, you should hurry to CiNing Palace
and help the two GeGe(s) stall for time.

I also need to return and change.

Or else my 'han chinese' appearance
would certainly anger the Dowager.

Where exactly are XiaoYanZi and ZiWei?
Why did the GeGe(s) privately leave the Palace?

Consort Ling is turning a blind eye to them.

Your servant realises her fault.
Your servant's consideration was not thoughtful.

They are solely visiting Minister FuLun's home.
It is proper to pay visits to one's relatives.

I find your excuse totally unconvincing.
They can't leave here for anywhere. Period.

A well-behaved GeGe definitely
does not casually leave the Palace.

Did QingEr ever leave
the Palace on her own accord?

Yes... in the future, your servant
will certainly enforce strict discipline.

Imperial Mother, you need not be too concerned.

ZiWei and XiaoYanZi, had received my exemption
to leave the Palace with an informed consent.

The two girls were raised in the common folk.

I would rather not impose shackling
imperial rules on the two of them.

The Emperor is mistaken: the management of
Princes' and GeGe(s)' behaviors is different.

Even Princes can't casually leave
the Palace, not to mention GeGe(s).

If something goes awry, who is responsible?

- YongQi, were they with you outside the Palace?
- Replying to the Queen Dowager... yes.

You only visited FuLun's home?

Yes.

What did you do there?

Replying... to Queen Dowager,

The GeGe(s) only chatted with FuLun's spouse.
I was with Erkang riding at the outskirts.

Was that all it was?

HuanZhu GeGe arrives; ZiWei GeGe arrives.

Propitiousness to GeGe(s)...

ZiWei salutes the Queen Dowager, wishes
peace and admits mistake to Dowager.

- I'm late as I was unaware of being summoned.
- XiaoYanZi also admits mistake for being late.

Where did the two of you go?

Fú Jiā. (Minister FuLun's home)

What's that?

Fú Jiā. (Minister FuLun's home)

Pú...

Fú Jiā. (Minister FuLun's home)

Pú Sà. (Buddha)

XiaoYanZi, what did you say? Speak up.

We didn't go anywhere.

- We... replying to Dowager, visited Buddha.
- What's that? What did you say?!

Fú Jiā. (Minister FuLun's home)

Replying to Queen Dowager,
we paid a visit to Buddha.

We went to a temple and paid a visit to Buddha.

Mouthful of nonsense!

I want you two to go kneel in the darkroom.
You are not to rise without my permission.

RongMoMo, GuiMoMo... drag them over there.

Zha!

XiaoYanZi, if you dare escape outside
again, I will break both of your legs.

If you don't believe me,
then you can try me.

- RongMoMo. - Zha!

Queen Dowager, could it be
you really want to punish them?

QingEr, you are not to plead for them.

I listened to your intercession earlier and had
forgiven them. If I forgive them once more,

they will turn bold, be arrogant of their own
abilites and will be even more badly behaved.

Nobody is allowed to intercede.

RongMoMo, GuiMoMo

I am not going to the darkroom.
What kind of a place is the 'darkroom'?

- This... - I am not going.

- How dare you make a big fuss in this way!
Slap her! - Zha!

How dare you hit me?!

XiaoYanZi, don't resist further. Let the
Queen Dowager deal with our offences.

I am not going to the darkroom!
What kind of place is the darkroom?!

I don't want to go... I am never going!

Imperial Father, you said before I could leave
the Palace, and also wouldn't be demanding.

You said before I and ZiWei could
be "impolite and lack manners".

Have you forgotten?!

XiaoYanZi, what I said before did not include
"lying to cause trouble and talking rubbish".

Also, "rude, unreasonable
and supercillious".

Replying to Queen Dowager, the two GeGe(s)
were taken out by me. The mess is my fault.

We had changed into clothes of commoners,
then visited two temples and saw many Buddhas.

Queen Dowager, punish me and spare the GeGe(s).

YongQi, you also have lost all sense of proportion.

You are the elder who is no longer immature,
but why are you still so muddle-headed?

Queen Dowager's rebuke is very instructive.
YongQi realises his offence.

RongMoMo, GuiMoMo

!@#$%^&... OUCH!
RongMoMo is killing me! Pain is killing me!

XiaoYanZi...XiaoYanZi...

Wake up... XiaoYanZi...

Wake up... what happened to you?

RongMoMo! Did you prick her with a needle?
What have you done to her?

You used poison? What did you poison her with?!
Answer me! Answer me!

Your lowly servant hasn't done anything.
Your lowly servant is innocent... innocent.

XiaoYanZi... wake up... XiaoYanZi...

XiaoYanZi

What happened to XiaoYanZi?

Imperial Father, ever since XiaoYanZi
was struck by the arrow last time,

her heart has developed complications.

She's usually strong-minded, refusing to admit
and covering up the fact of her weak health.

Her heart condition is lately recurring, and
she loses consciousness when she's provoked.

A moment ago, it was unclear if RongMoMo
employed underhand methods on her.

- After she was hurt, her condition soon relapsed.
- What have you done to her? Admit it!

Your lowly servant has done nothing.
Emperor, please show mercy... show mercy.

You're an insidious beldam who is vicious,
narrow-minded and specializes in bullying the weak.

Don't forget your head is
tenuously linked to your neck.

You obviously knew these two GeGe(s) are most
beloved to me; yet, you dared to be vicious.

Are you looking forward to losing your head?!

Mercy Emperor! Your lowly servant...
Your lowly servant realises her mistake.

Your lowly servant realises her mistake.
Your lowly servant begs Emperor to show mercy.

Why wasn't I informed earlier about XiaoYanZi's
condition? Quickly summon imperial doctor Hu.

Consort Ling, assign some servants to
carry the GeGe back to ShuFangZhai.

I understand.

Imperial Mother, we should wait for the
children to recover before disciplining them.

Presently, treatment is more urgent.

Queen Dowager, please show mercy.

These two GeGe(s) are frail and
have suffered awfully in the Palace.

Emperor, don't worry. Your servant knows
an effective remedy to sudden fainting spells.

Holy sh^t!!

Emperor, she has awakened like I promised.

Imperial Father, where am I?

Why are there so many people around me?

Did I misbehave again?

I am sorry for repeatedly
trangressing and dissapointing you.

I...

XiaoYanZi...

- Call the imperial doctor. - XiaoYanZi...

XiaoYanZi... XiaoYanZi...

XiaoYanZi, what happened? Wake up please!

That's enough. Stop pretending.
There is only family here.

Has Imperial Father left?
Has the Imperial doctor left?

- Hopefully, the doctor didn't expose me.
- The Imperial physician was very slick and sly.

Since you fainted, he took the safest course by
prescribing a list of medicine. He then left..

after talking about how to maintain good health.

Did Imperial Father believe as well?

All of us were really frightened by you.

Seeing that you were carried back
here, I had feared the worst...

You thought I was dead, am I right?

GeGe, it was no laughing matter.
Your fainting was a fake but we almost fainted.

Exactly. XiaoDengZi was so scared
he sank to both his knees and ...

kowtowed to the heavens several times.

That's right.

You people have been treating me very well.
I can't bear to be without all of you.

I am the legendary bird with 9 heads.
Even if I lose 1 head, there are 8 remaining.

I can't die.

Alright, don't keep mentioning "losing heads".
"That" sends shivers down my spine.

Exactly.

That Queen is really a bitch!

Then, Imperial Father wanted to send
her into the Imperial Prison...

Yet, you pleaded for the Queen.

We should have allowed her to go bald,
and become a nun in the Imperial Prison.

Now that the Queen Dowager has returned,
the Queen is emboldened to be abusive.

I am fuming because of her!

Enough already... go apply the ointments now.

The Queen's hairpin could possibly be
specially designed and tipped with poision.

Yes... JinSuo is right. Use the
"9-poison" ointment. Apply gently.

- Let's combat poison with poison...
- Come here. Hurry come here.

MingYue, bring the ointment over here.

Apply a little more here.

You were too audacious and did not
collude with me ahead of time.

You abruptly fainted without any warning,
and had scared me out of my wits.

I almost couldn't coordinate with you.

Actually, your coordination was pretty good.

I didn't expect when you lie,
you would be more cool and calm than me.

You were simply... "something green and blue".

"Green is born of blue, but beats blue".

Correct...

"Green is born of blue, but beats blue".

It seems you received my handed down teachings.

If the Dowager picks on us in the future,
I will counter by pretending to faint.

It's a pretty effective trick!

No more of this trick from now on.
Don't ever use it again.

How about you 'faint' the next time?

You were previously stabbed; hence,
your performance should be more credible.

I will be at your side providing a narrative
that will be convincing and improved.

I will also exaggerate with moving tales
and throw in some white lies.

Great! It is settled then. In the future,
after I poke your waist, you will faint.

GeGe(s), 5th Prince and Master Fu have
slipped away to pay you a visit here.

They're very daring to visit at this late hour.

If we are caught by the Queen Dowager,
we will be accused of indecent behavior again.

Let's go meet them.

Are you fine now? What exactly happened?
I was scared out of my wits by you.

- Did you really faint or was it...?
- That's silly of you. Of course I faked it.

I'm in the pink of my health.
How is it possible I fainted?

It would have been more realistic if
ZiWei fainted, but she is too honest...

and incapable of any deception.

Thank goodness you are alright.
This is bad... your wound is swelling.

It's nothing. I had applied medication earlier.

That won't do. Sit down and let me examine.

It seems the two of you have
landed in hot soup again.

What can we do about it?
I am worried to death.

It's very late. You should have returned.

Now that ErTai and SaiYa are in Tibet,
there is only you at your parents' side.

You ought to return early and accompany them.

You are right but... the two of you
were summoned to CiNing Palace.

I instantly had butterflies in my stomach,
and was too anxious to be able to return.

I waited for 5th Prince at his JingYang Palace
who later described in detail what happened.

It must have been frightening and dangerous.

Are you certain that the Queen Dowager
has bought into your performances?

Honestly, I am also not sure.

We panicked into a confusing mass, and I had
to boldly force myself to act with XiaoYanZi.

I didn't even dare to use the corners of my
eyes to catch a glimpse of the Queen Dowager.

The two of you listen to me...

The Queen Dowager is notoriously formidable;
she is absolutely not an unsophisticated figure.

She may be fooled by you today, but after
some pondering, she may see through the act.

If you are summoned again tomorrow,
don't give poor answers in a disorderly manner.

All of us must be in cahoots; or else when
XiaoYanZi mutters Buddha (Pú Sà) again,

we will really be unable to save ourselves.

It's all YongQi's fault: he whispered "Pú Sà".

Grand-aunt XiaoYanZi, I said "Fú Jiā".

You should have whispered "ErKang" instead.
I am more clear about ErKang.

If he whispered to you "Er Kang",

it's possible you will mishear it
as "Shuǐ Gāng" (water jar).

The Emperor has arrived!

- XiaoYanZi, quickly return to your bed!
- Didn't he just leave? Why is he back again?

- Shouldn't the two of you hide yourselves?
- That's right... hurry hide below the table.

Hurry hurry...

We are dignified gentlemen:
we can't hide ourselves below a table.

Nevermind. Life is unpredictable and
often does not give us choices.

Everybody remain calm. Fortunately,
it's the Emperor, and not the Dowager.

Propitiousness to the Emperor.

Propitiousness to Imperial Father.

Your son wishes peace to Imperial Father.

Your servant Fu ErKang salutes the Emperor.

This ShuFangZhai is indeed lively.

ErKang, YongQi... It's already late now.
Are you are visting the sick?

XiaoYanZi, it's remarkable you have recovered.

It seems the skill of our Imperial doctor
Hu has improved by leaps and bounds.

He must have prescribed you an elixir.

Do you still feel dizzy
or pain in your chest?

I am still feeling faint and chest tightness,
but I am feeling better than before.

When we were in CiNing Palace a while
ago, it was almost my last breath.

How dare you claim that you almost died!
It sounds to me you are interested to die...

Am I right?!

Your audacity has no limits: you even dared
to pull off shenanigans in CiNing Palace.

It didn't matter to you she was the Dowager;
I think that's nothing you don't dare to do!

ZiWei, you also colluded in the deception.
I thought you were always virtuous.

It is difficult to be ethical and principled;
why did you so easily become unethical?

Imperial Father, ZiWei realises her mistake.

I really had only one option then.
We didn't collude with each at all.

The suddent fainting of XiaoYanZi
caused me to become flustered.

After I noticed XiaoYanZi's wink, I was
left with no choice but to coordinate.

Imperial Father, don't blame ZiWei anymore.
It was me who thought of the deception.

- I take sole responsiblility for my own actions.
- "Only one head and one life to lose"?

Imperial Father, how is it you have
learnt to use my "catch-phrase"?

You are extremely unruly to the
extent I'm at my wits end with you.

I think that sooner or later, you will
surely "lose one head and one's life".

I can forgive you once or twice, but I
can't forgive you for 100 and 200 times.

Dont be increasingly bold and treat
people around you as simpletons.

Imperial Father, XiaoYanZi was in a perilous
situation. You should know well that

once she's pressed, she loses her reasoning,
and tend to only act on her impulses.

Moreover, her impetuous behavior results
typically in a disorderly mess.

Isn't it about time you come clean on where
have you been to and which "Buddha" you visited?

Emperor, please assuage your wrath.
The GeGe(s) were out with your servant today.

Before entering the Imperial Palace,
XiaoYanZi has a sworn brother and sister

called LiuQing and LiuHong, whom
opened a restaurant in Beijing city.

Today was their opening first business day.
We joined the celebrations and...

had a jovial chat as we haven't met for sometime.
Hence, our return to the Palace was delayed.

Is this the truth?

Your servant dares not lie to the Emperor again.

It's a good thing to have friends outside.
I have friends all over the country as well...

from the north to the south.

I will make time to get together with
them everytime I tour the south.

It wasn't necessary to lie about such matters.

Why didn't you just tell the truth
when the Queen Dowager asked?

Imperial Father, you have a

generous and accomodating big heart.
You understand and empathize with us.

You even put yourself in our shoes, and is
forgiving after considering our point of view.

We may have the courage to speak truthfully to you,

But in the entire Palace, there are
afterall not many people like you

who is magnanimous and broad-minded.

Exactly... Imperial Father,

You are the greatest person in the world!
No one in the Palace can match your greatness.

Some are also uncomfortable when they see me.

At times when I am desperately cornered, I will
recklessly stir up trouble so as not to lose my head.

That's why I am clueless as to what I did.

What "Pú Sà" (Buddha)? Even I knew YongQi
was whispering "Fú Jiā". (FuLun's home)

XiaoYanZi is hopelessly imbecilic when stupid.

Your fainting act seemed real
and had me almost fooled too.

I was forced by the two of you to act along.
It was simply absurd!

Imperial Father, you saw through my act
even as early as the time at CiNing Palace.

You are indeed the most
intelligent person in the world.

You were covering us all along, but
I wronged you for not helping me.

XiaoYanZi will apologise by kowtowing.

You are the most most enlightened Emperor,
and the most most devoted father.

Forget about it...

You girls are singing my praises and
passing unreserved compliments on me.

I am in a comfortable mood now and
have no choice but to spare you two.

Rise... rise.

Thank you, Imperial Father.

You must be Buddha who descended to earth
and a deity who is here to help all of us.

All of you must not get carried away as well.

The Queen Dowager is my biological mother:
even I have to show deference to her.

How dare you attempt to fool her?!

XiaoYanZi created scenes in the Imperial Garden
the last time, and in the CiNing Palace this time.

It's giving me bad headaches.

I am warning all of you, in the future, to
be respectful and honest to the Dowager.

Those are the most basic requirements.

The Queen Dowager is the most savvy and
capable; hence, do not think of deceiving her.

If there is an investigation the next time,
even I will be unable to rescue you.

In addition, ShuFangZhai is
afterall the residence of GeGe(s).

ErKang and YongQi, shouldn't
you avoid arousing suspicion?

Don't let them suffer unredressed injustice.

If something happens, neither
of you can protect them.

It's even possible both of your
futures will be ruined for life.

Understood. I will carefully
obey the Emperor's teachings.

Your son realises his offence.

Fortunately, the Dowager is too
busy of late to monitor all of you.

Ali Khoja of Uyghur, along with his princess,
is soon paying us a courtesy visit.

This is also a major national event following
the previous visit by the Tibetan Chieftain.

The entire Palace is in the midst of busy
preparations for the arrival of Ali Khoja.

Another Princess is coming here?

It shouldn't be their turns this time round?

Am I right?

I wonder who will be selected this time, by the
"Prince of Ginger", to be his Prince Consort.

It is popular now for the people from "Ginger"
to bring their Princesses here to Beijing

to select Prince Consorts.

Imperial Father,

ErKang and YongQi are already engaged.
They would not be selected, am I correct?

That is difficult for me to say for sure.

Brother, quickly look there.
Recently, our Beijing City has become lively.

An Uyghur Prince has now arrived
on the heels of a Tibetan Prince.

I heard the name of the Uyghur Prince is
"Ali Khoja". A complex name indeed.

His name is Ali; Khoja refers to his title.
He is the head of the ethnic Uyghur people.

You are from Uyghur. Could it be
you are acquainted with them?

Brother, look at that Princess.

Even though her face is half-covered by a
sand towel, she looks very beautiful.

Look at the clothes she's wearing...
they are very pretty looking.

She appears no different from a goddess.

You are still wounded. (Uyghur language)

- We cannot make any moves now.
- Are you insane? Don't court death.

♫ There is this girl, she is sometimes wilful

She is also sometimes arrogant

There is this girl, she is sometimes rebellious

She is also sometimes crazy

She gets into minor quarrels
when nothing much is happening

Anyways, she is just being awake

She tells white lies when
nothing much is happening

Anyways, she is just being idle

There is this girl, she is sometimes wilful

She is also sometimes arrogant

There is this girl, she is sometimes rebellious

She is also sometimes crazy

Woah oh oh oh...

Who is this girl? (Who? Who?)

Aaaah...

I am this girl! (Huh?)

Laughing and joking all day long, and
creating trouble once slightly provoked

Also stumbling in a dazed manner into
both big and small troubles at the same time

Daring to love and hate, even when
roaming around the mountains and rivers

Laughing and joking all day long, and
creating trouble once slightly provoked

Also stumbling in a dazed manner into
both big and small troubles at the same time

Daring to love and hate, even when
roaming around the mountains and rivers

Even vigorously and tirelessly persisting
for just one romantic relationship

I am this girl!

There is this girl, she is sometimes wilful

She is also sometimes arrogant

There is this girl, she is sometimes rebellious

She is also sometimes crazy

I am this girl! ♪