A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
ADAPTED FROM TIANXIA GUIYUAN'S NOVEL HUANG QUAN
EPISODE 10
Young lady.
Could you show it to me?
No rush.
Headmaster Xin is picking on your little raccoon.
Aren't you going to do something?
He is not picking on her.
What he wants is nothing out of the ordinary.
Is it...
It's water.
-You're very smart. -No rush.
-But will your little raccoon -No rush.
be able to figure it out?
Of course.
Why else would she be my important pawn?
Let's go.
Headmaster Xin, please wait for a moment.
I'm going to get you what you want.
Don't you run away.
-Don't let the new girl run away. -Yes, sir.
Headmaster Xin, please have some tea.
What is this?
Is this a joke? This isn't what I want.
How is it not?
Taste it and you'll understand.
What kind of tea is it?
-What's wrong with him? -Why is this tea so cold
and why does it smell so weird?
Explain yourself, or else,
I'm going to do whatever I want to you.
It is made of heavenly water in between.
That is rain that hasn't fallen on the ground.
This tea was made from that water.
"The year-round flower" is the Asiatic apple.
As "in between" isn't winter or spring,
I added the autumn Asiatic apple.
"It is soft, but also hard. Everyone cherishes it."
Water is soft, ice is hard.
Iced water is soft and hard.
This Asiatic apple tea was made with iced water.
You...
Why did you skip "dirty, but also clean, a treasure to all"?
Do you really want to know?
Of course.
-Can you explain? -I can try.
This is what I think.
You can see if I'm right, Headmaster Xin.
"A treasure to all."
That should be an infant. Do you agree?
An infant.
Of course, it's a treasure to all. I agree.
"Clean" is something that hasn't been tainted by the world.
Do you agree?
You can say that.
Human urine is "dirty." Do you agree?
Urine?
What do you mean, young lady?
"Dirty, but also clean. A treasure to all."
The first time an infant urinates
after being born into this world.
Infant urine?
Really?
No wonder.
Headmaster Xin, are you satisfied?
-Yes. -Good.
No need for that.
Aren't you Zhuge's reincarnation?
You were tricked by a little raccoon.
I was going to tease her a little,
but she teased me instead.
Don't you get it?
Get what?
This is House of Lanxiang.
How would there be any infants here?
Without infants, how could there be infant urine?
But the tea tasted weird.
Really?
Could it be...
Let's not talk about this anymore.
Zhiwei, how could you let him drink that?
It was just a joke.
I just added some old rainwater from the courtyard.
This is House of Lanxiang, how would there be any infants?
I could never find infant urine here.
Your minds are so similar.
Both of you are mischievous.
You were made for each other.
Zhu Yin, what do you mean?
Zhiwei, maybe you should stay here and help us all
deal with tricky customers like Xin Ziyan.
What do you think?
What's wrong? Don't you want to help me?
Or are you worried you won't get along with everyone?
No, Zhu Yin.
I'm just wondering about something.
I hope you can give me the answer.
Of course.
I'll tell you everything I know.
Zhu Yin.
What kind of relationship do you have
with Prince of Chu?
Do you remember the Wugu Incident I told you about?
Just like me,
his loved ones died in that incident.
His life changed completely because of it.
As for me, I came from a rich family,
but I became a girl who works in a brothel.
He used to be a carefree prince,
but became a prisoner
and was held captive in Zongzheng Temple for eight years.
He is different from the other princes.
He is a very wise and sentimental person.
That's why he has been through so much turmoil in life.
Zhiwei, you can trust me.
Although he always says things he doesn't really mean,
he is someone you can consider marrying.
I was going to manipulate the situation
and make Ning Chuan do to Ning Yan what he did to Ning Qiao back then,
so that Ning Yan would have to tell the truth.
I never thought
that Chang Hai would be so sneaky.
I have been waiting for eight years. I can wait a bit more.
The Crown Prince started to suspect something.
One day, he will turn Ning Yan over to us.
Your Highness, Headmaster Xin, we have a problem.
What is it?
All exits of House of Lanxiang have been blocked.
The Crown Prince is on his way here in disguise.
They've been blocked?
Did he find out about our secret meeting?
Why is he in disguise then?
Did he find out about Feng Zhiwei?
He didn't have to come personally.
This is weird.
No matter what, we can't let him know
that you and Feng Zhiwei are here.
-Ning Cheng. -Your Highness.
Go to Xin Residence and tell Dahua
that Headmaster Xin is at House of Lanxiang.
Go.
Yes, Your Highness.
Your Highness,
she...
Out of the way!
Move it.
Make way!
Out of the way.
Zhu Yin, that's enough.
Whether he is heartless or kind,
it has nothing to do with me.
But the reason why you aren't staying at House of Lanxiang
has to do with him.
Am I right?
I don't understand.
He got hurt while saving you.
Your mother and brother are safe because of his careful planning.
Why are you still avoiding him?
I wish you would tell me the truth.
Zhu Yin, I'm sorry.
I have my own reasons.
I hope you can forgive me.
Headmaster Xin.
Madam.
HOUSE OF LANXIANG
Same as usual.
Erhua, guard the back entrance.
Sanhua, Sihua, come with me!
-Let's go! -Yes, Dahua.
Move it.
Watch out.
What are you looking at?
Good timing.
-What are you doing? -You have to save me. You have to.
If you don't, I will be killed and thrown into a ditch.
Let's put everything behind us, all right?
Let go of me then. Otherwise, how can I save you?
I knew you wouldn't let me down. Come on.
Are you not going to save me?
If you don't save me, and leave me to die, I'll...
-What are you doing? -I'll say that you molested me.
-I molested you? -Yes, you did.
Look, you ripped my clothes.
I have the evidence that you molested me.
With a face like that?
Your face is full of wrinkles. I don't think anyone would molest you.
Are you implying I look old?
You have no eye for men.
These wrinkles symbolize wisdom and vision.
Do I really look old? Look at me.
-I'm going to yell. -Do it then.
-Do it. -Headmaster Xin is--
Prince of Chu has something for you.
-Really? -Yes.
But I can't take it out right now.
Do you want it or not?
Come with me.
-Hurry. -Don't pull on my clothes.
Bastard!
How dare you cheat on me?
If I don't cut off your penis today,
it will be a disgrace to my honorable family name!
Hurry.
Do you want to get away or not?
When your wife gets mad,
nothing can stop her. Am I right?
That was a joke.
If it wasn't for you,
I would have been chopped into pieces.
Dahua, you go upstairs.
I'll keep guard here.
They're here again.
Save me.
-Young lady, save me. -Where is the thing?
-What? -The thing from the prince.
What are you talking about?
-Let's go upstairs! -Yes, madam.
It's in my pocket. I can't take it out now.
If you save me, I'll be sure to...
-What are you doing? -I'm looking for the thing.
They're here.
Save me.
Hurry up.
A new girl?
Have you seen my man?
-Your man? -Yes.
I am the only man here. Who is your man?
Xin Ziyan of Qingming Academy.
Him?
What are you doing with a man like that?
You're so beautiful.
Why do you have to be with an old man?
Why don't you stay and become a dancer at House of Lanxiang?
Your man will be mad and you'll be rich. How is that?
Madam.
Madam, if you will,
I'll give you 100 pieces of silver
-to have you-- -What a fool.
What are you talking about?
Other than my undeniable beauty,
I'm also very faithful.
Let me tell you.
Don't you dare touch me.
But I want to touch you.
Let's go.
How about 200 pieces of silver?
Or 300?
Are they gone?
Let me out. I'm suffocating.
Open the chest!
Open...
Let me out!
I could let you out, but you would have to pay.
Pay for what?
The 100 pieces of silver I used to buy your wife.
-Did you buy her? -I just said so.
-Where is she then? -One hundred pieces.
-Don't think that I-- -Two hundred pieces.
-I-- -Three hundred pieces.
Fine.
Let me out.
I'll give you 300 pieces of silver.
Pay up first. Then I'll let you out.
You...
What kind of a person are you?
You're greedy and lustful.
How would Prince of Chu...
Prince...
Where is the thing?
-What thing? -The thing from Prince of Chu.
You still remember that?
Wait a second.
Don't close the chest.
Goodness.
Here it is.
I'll give it to you once you open the chest.
Open it.
What is this?
It's a trinket.
A trinket of mine.
Why would I want your trinket?
Don't underestimate this trinket.
It can represent a person.
You saved me today.
In the future, if you come to Qingming Academy and ask for me,
I will do one favor for you.
But I don't want to see you.
Fine.
A favor from Headmaster Xin is as good as 1,000 pieces of gold.
It's a good deal.
-Hey, young lady. -Don't follow me.
Young lady, please wait.
How am I going to get out?
-Walk out. -Walk...
The entrances are all blocked.
Look, there's a window there.
If you leave through there, no one will see you.
I'll say that you didn't have money and ran away.
Hey.
Young lady.
It's too high.
How will I get down?
Jump down.
-You can do it. -Jump down?
Remember. Feet down first.
-Zhu Yin. -Where is Headmaster Xin?
He didn't have money and ran away.
Where is that bastard?
Don't let him get away!
-Assassin! -Stop!
I'm not an assassin!
It's Headmaster Xin.
Crown Prince...
Crown...
-Your Royal Highness. -Headmaster Xin.
Put your swords away.
Look at me, Your Royal Highness.
Put them away.
-Hurry. -It's a long story.
Tears are running down my face.
I'm sorry you had to witness such a humiliating scene.
I have always thought you were wise, just like Zhuge.
I have a huge respect for you.
But today,
I have seen a different side of you.
If this gets out,
how can I show my face at Chengming Palace again?
Don't worry, Headmaster Xin.
Only the heavens, earth,
you and I know.
You are such a kind soul, Your Royal Highness.
It's very rare for a prince.
You and all the guards saw...
Ziyan.
They are just guards. Don't worry.
Thank you, Your Royal Highness.
Thank you.
Ziyan.
I also have something
that only the heavens, earth,
you and I can know.
Please tell me, Your Royal Highness.
We should recreate the Wugu Incident.
But Duke Chang...
Duke Chang is my uncle.
I am the Crown Prince,
so he is the Crown Prince's uncle.
One day, when I ascend to the throne,
he will be the emperor's uncle.
Duke Chang has been very kind to me,
but unfortunately,
he is someone else's uncle as well.
If one day, this person replaces me,
I will no longer be the Crown Prince.
But he...
He will still be the emperor's uncle.
Can I assume you are talking about Prince of Yan?
If it is as you said the other day.
A person with malicious intent does actually exist,
and he must be brave, intelligent, competent and have powerful connections.
Since my mother passed away,
Noble Consort Chang has led the inner palace for years, just like my mother.
But Father has not made her the empress consort.
She is unhappy about this.
If the mother thinks this way,
how could the son be willing to be inferior to others forever?
We're concerned about the same thing, Your Royal Highness.
But Duke Chang
has been suspicious of Prince of Chu.
That's right.
It seems like the strange things happening recently
started ever since Prince of Chu has come back.
But if you dig into it, things started to go wrong
just like when Bloody Pagoda killed the Royal Guards.
Would Prince of Chu have had time to set that up?
The answer is no.
Also,
the rumor of the remnant of Dacheng coming from Yanzhou
sounds suspicious, especially right now.
You, Prince of Zhao, and Prince of Chu
have been entangled together in these incidents.
But nothing has happened to Prince of Yan.
It's like he is the fisherman...
"Who gets the most profit
out of a sandpiper and clam fight."
So Ziyan,
for the Wugu Incident this time,
we must get Ning Yan involved.
But more importantly, we must get Ning Sheng involved,
so that he won't be the fisherman.
PRIVATE ACADEMY
Zhiwei?
Master Zong.
From now on, there is only Wei Zhi, no Zhiwei.
Wei Zhi?
Come inside and we'll talk.
Please.
Master Zong, allow me.
All right.
This may be the last time I make tea for you.
Are you leaving?
I have no home now.
It makes no difference whether I'm in the capital
or elsewhere.
That's true.
Go if you want to.
The palace is unstable now. A huge change might happen soon.
Master Zong, what is happening in the palace?
Why are you suddenly interested in that?
What is the huge change?
Crown Prince and the Chang family have a lot of power in Court.
In order to tame that power,
the Emperor released Ning Yi from Zongzheng Temple.
-You-- -Why Ning Yi?
How can he tame the power of the Crown Prince?
In the palace,
everyone listens to the Chang family.
The Emperor has no one to trust, but Ning Yi.
He became a prisoner before he turned 20 years old.
He has no connections in the palace.
That's why the Emperor trusts him.
-Also-- -Also what?
Rumor has it that Prince of Chu and the Crown Prince are enemies.
They see each other as thorns in the flesh.
As for the reason--
Is it perhaps because of the death of the third prince?
Yes.
It's the Wugu Incident eight years ago.
I guess His Majesty has his own reasons for releasing Prince of Chu.
He has neither friends in the palace nor power.
How would he be able to beat the powerful Crown Prince?
I bet that within half a year,
either Prince of Chu or the Crown Prince will die.
Ning Yi, a few days ago, you were wounded by an assassin.
Are you feeling better now?
Thank you for asking, Your Majesty.
You are too kind.
Bloody Pagoda is getting out of hand.
How dare they sneak into a prince's residence?
Also,
Ning Yi has been investigating Bloody Pagoda
for half a month already.
How is it going?
Prince of Chu.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I was asking you
how the investigation is going.
I apologize for my incompetence.
I heard
that you put up announcements around the capital to offer money
in exchange for Bloody Pagoda and the remnant of Dacheng Empire.
The people are scared and anxious.
And all you can say is that you're incompetent?
Don't put up an act.
Let me ask you again.
Prince of Chu, how is the Bloody Pagoda investigation going?
Didn't I just tell you?
Just let it go!
I am incompetent.
Your Majesty,
please punish me.
Fine.
Guards!
Take Prince of Chu outside.
-He shall kneel and reflect upon himself. -Yes, Your Majesty.
Thank you, Father.
If that's all, be dismissed.
Father.
I have something to say.
Ever since Tiansheng and Dayue signed the market agreement,
the trade volume has increased.
Our borders need heavier defense as well.
We need a colonel
who understands military strategy and also diplomatic relations.
A leader who is well-rounded.
Tell me.
Whom do you want me to send?
Vice Minister Ge Hongying.
Approved.
Prince of Zhao is slow-witted,
but he has a wise counselor by his side.
If we want to get Ning Yan involved,
the first step is to send Ge Hongying out of the capital.
That's easy.
I have a reason to do that right now.
Ning Yan will agree to it as well.
CHENGMING PALACE
I knew this day would come.
But I didn't think that it would come so soon.
The subject of Father's admiration
changes so quickly.
Sometimes, if you think about it,
that changes even faster than the girls at House of Lanxiang.
Ning Yan.
Has Colonel Qiu reported to you about the market situation this month?
He did yesterday.
Now that Vice Minister Ge can report to you personally,
I'm sure you'll feel much more assured.
Thank you, Your Royal Highness.
My brothers, what is so funny?
Ning Yan had something good happen to him today.
He is going to reserve the entire House of Lanxiang,
so that we can have some fun.
I'm also very happy for him.
What is the good news?
Tell me, so that we can share the happiness.
It's nothing.
I just came across some fortune.
Your Royal Highness.
If Father finds out
that we are reserving House of Lanxiang entirely...
The second step
is to find a suitable venue
and secretly recommend
a sorcerer to Ning Yan.
That's true.
Poor Ning Yi will probably have to spend the night here.
If we have fun at House of Lanxiang...
That's not right.
Your Royal Highness.
He was punished for a reason.
Ning Yi was punished by Father. It has nothing to do with us.
There is no time like the present. We should still go.
Tonight, I invite the both of you to House of Lanxiang.
Drink as much as you want.
All right, let's drink as much as we want.
HOUSE OF LANXIANG
I bet that within half a year,
either Prince of Chu or the Crown Prince will die.
I had no idea what happened to the three of you.
But Colonel Qiu divulged after he got drunk
that you wouldn't survive that night.
My name is Wei Zhi.
I heard that House of Lanxiang is looking for a servant.
Could you take me in?
Yesterday's offer is long gone.
Whether House of Lanxiang can take you in
depends on your performance.
It seems
Ning Yi already knows who you are.
But why did he protect you?
Recently, I got some information from my brother.
Ning Yi's actions have something to do with the Crown Prince.
The princes always fight fiercely for the throne.
They use all means possible.
So for the future of my children,
I had to be firm and drive Zhiwei away.
If Ning Yi wants to go against the Crown Prince,
he needs the support of Gu Yan and Qiu Shangqi.
I think that the most dangerous place is the safest place.
If Zhiwei can hide her identity and stay by Ning Yi's side,
not only will she be safe, she will also know what's happening.
No! Absolutely not.
It's too dangerous.
Do you have a better plan?
Don't worry.
Just take care of Feng Hao.
I'll find a way to protect Zhiwei.
You're as pretty as Diao Chan.
-Please enjoy. -Wei Zhi.
-Zhu Yin. -I'm not joking.
Bring the rouge to my room in a while.
Sure.
Listen up, girls.
Prince of Zhao sent a message.
He is reserving the whole House of Lanxiang tonight
for the pleasure of the princes.
Do your best, everyone.
-Yes, Zhu Yin. -Yes, Zhu Yin.
-Wei Zhi, more wine here. -Coming.
I wonder which princes are coming.
Wei Zhi, clean this up.
Coming.
I heard that the Crown Prince is coming.
Also, Prince of Zhao and Prince of Yan.
They are all coming.
House of Lanxiang is like another Chengming Palace.
Prince of Yan.
Here.
Prince of Yan.
Look at you in House of Lanxiang, surrounded by beautiful girls.
Think about poor Ning Yi.
He is kneeling outside in the sun now.
Father is so cruel.
After hearing you say that,
why do I suddenly feel a sudden wave of pleasure?
I'm feeling more uplifted.
I feel exactly the same way.
-Let's drink. -Let's drink.
-These brothers really are something. -Also, there is something else
I think you'll enjoy hearing.
You may leave now.
Bring it in.
Your Royal Highness,
what is this rare treasure?
I asked someone to bring this back
from the cold north last winter.
It has been hidden in the dungeons, so that we could have it in the summer.
It's the best thing to cool down with.
I brought it here to share with you.
You're too kind.
-Thank you, Your Royal Highness. -Thank you, Your Royal Highness.
Servants.
Take the ice and break it.
Make something out of it to serve.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Zhu Yin.
What are you doing?
I'm taking the ice.
I have heard about your temper.
I'm worried you'll cause trouble when you have the chance.
Just stay here.
Don't go in there.
-But they said-- -I'm begging you.
I work for House of Lanxiang now.
Of course, I should listen to you.
We have been here for a while now.
Why haven't we seen Zhu Yin yet?
Your Royal Highness,
only when Ning Yi comes
does she show up herself.
It seems like at House of Lanxiang,
the Crown Prince isn't as famous as Ning Yi.
Ning Sheng, you are giving Ning Yi too much credit.
So what if she shows herself? He is nothing but a tailor.
Let's drink.
CHENGMING PALACE
Where is your mother?
I'm coming for you, Mother.
-Where are you? -Come and get me.
-Ning Yi. -I'm coming for you.
Over here.
Stop running.
Mother, stop running.
I got you.
Your Royal Highness.
Your Highness.
-Your Highness. -Come.
Let me look at you.
Let me see those hands that can play such wonderful music.
If you like my music,
I can play them for you, Your Royal Highness.
Don't worry about it.
Such beautiful hands
shouldn't be used only for music.
Such beautiful hands
should serve His Royal Highness personally.
-Yes. -Right?
That's right, Ning Yan.
Do you hear them?
Zhu Yin,
how are you going to use these hands to serve me?
You are making me blush with these compliments.
Zhu Yin, you should drink with Prince of Zhao.
Yes, Prince of Zhao knows us the best.
We should all make a toast to him.
Really?
-Your Highness. -Your Highness.
We wish you health and happiness.
Good.
Very well.
Let's drink.
Subtitle translation by Sophie Chang