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01x03 - Episode 3

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "The Princess Royal". Aired: July 3, 2024.*
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Arranged marriage between Li Rong and Pei Wen Xuan at 18.

01x03 - Episode 3

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[The Princess Royal]

[Adapted from Mo Shubai's novel,

The Princess Royal]

[on Jinjiang Original Network]

[This is a work of fiction.]

[Episode 3]

I will ask you one more time.

Why did you stop me

from choosing other people?

I

I

Because you felt guilty

about what you had done to me.

So you also

It seems that fate won't let you go,

you ungrateful scoundrel.

So you've fallen

into my hands once again.

What? Are you afraid to admit it?

Right,

I feel guilty for you,

but haven't you done the same to me?

We've been quarreling

over those long-standing issues

for twenty years.

You just need to answer this.

Why did you come here today?

Just to glance

at the eighteen-year-old you.

Nothing more?

What else do you think?

Perhaps,

to lend a hand to you again.

You really did a good job.

You narrowed down the choices

from Father

to none but yourself.

I shouldn't have meddled

in your affairs,

but I sincerely hope

that you can live a happy life

in the future.

This wish

has remained unchanged

all the time.

Your way to help me

live a happy life is

I k*lled him too.

So we're even.

I never imagined

it would come to this.

What do you suggest we do?

Every other option comes

with an unknown outcome.

But since we know each other well,

I would like to request to marry you,

Your Highness.

Perhaps one day,

when you can break free,

you might make another choice.

Pei Wenxuan,

given this second chance by fate,

I don't want to live as before

to give my heart to the wrong person,

to get caught in endless intrigues,

and to end up alone.

If I choose you again,

there will be no difference

from what happened before.

If we tread the same path,

we will have only one ally.

Then are we going to use

and set up each other again?

We both know well

in the court,

that what matters is the power we have

rather than our spouses or kin.

Yet,

at the pinnacle,

as we walk alone through this world,

we'll start to long for the simple joys

and bustling life.

We both

once stood at the pinnacle before.

Tell me.

What's the difference

between being a loner

and being a lone ghost?

Looks like it's going to rain.

You should go get some umbrellas ready.

Alright.

Your Highness,

the eunuch says

it's about time

to wrap things up.

Tell them I'm not feeling well.

You go and see the guests out for me.

Yes.

I'm tired of that kind of life.

So,

do you really think I should marry you

and continue living that life?

In this arranged marriage,

neither of us had a choice.

We were both just after power.

To be honest,

we didn't have much feelings

for each other.

Qin Zhenzhen made us

know each other better.

You had someone in your heart,

but you just never made it clear.

Now that I know,

it's not a big deal.

After all, I can have someone

in my heart too.

But since that's the case,

why didn't you make it clear earlier?

How about this?

Things will remain the same

between us in the future.

But I want you to understand

that I'm no longer your wife

and you are no longer my husband.

We will live our separate lives

and enjoy our own joys.

But you have to promise me,

as allies,

that we shall never betray each other.

What do you say?

Tell me.

Pei Wenxuan, tell me your answer.

If you remain silent,

I'll take it

that you still have feelings for me.

But if you do have feelings for me

and still meddle in her affairs,

that would make me sick.

We shouldn't have been together.

I'm going to ask Father

for a divorce right now.

Why must we even do this, Your Highness?

Then tell me, what do you want?

As allies,

you should know

that divorce isn't good

for either of us.

From now on,

let's just live our own lives separately

in the name of a couple.

As allies,

we must never betray each other.

Whoever betrays

Will die a miserable death.

Indeed,

we were both punished.

It seems

nothing can be hidden from you.

The grudges of the past

are too tangled to clear up now.

I never intended to bother you now.

But thinking we were once a couple

and might never see each other again,

I came to see you.

I didn't expect

that I couldn't help

meddling in your affairs.

You're being ridiculous.

Do you think

I couldn't get married

without your interference?

Or

You just wanted to check

if those men are good for me.

Unexpectedly, Su Rongqing alone

already made you uncomfortable.

You are joking around, Your Highness.

I wouldn't dare.

After being a powerful minister

for so long,

you dare even

to fight for the succession.

There's nothing you wouldn't dare to do.

There's no need to tease me anymore.

You'd better think carefully

that with your current situation,

if not me,

who else could you choose

as your husband

to protect you?

Drop your act.

You've probably already

prepared a pretext.

Given the current circumstances,

it's hard for you

to avoid His Majesty's suspicion.

Choosing the one from the Noble Houses

as your husband

might provoke His Majesty.

But once the Crown Prince

ascends the throne,

your future will be worry-free.

By that time,

you can rekindle the relationship

with Young Master Su.

So,

your top priority now is

to ensure the Crown Prince's safety.

Your Majesty.

Mother.

Mother.

Do you know what kind of men

Father has chosen for Rong?

[Shangguan Yue, Empress]

They're either rough and reckless men

or commoners of low birth.

The remaining ones are a fool

and a playboy.

How come

Father doesn't take this seriously.

Mother, why don't you

find a good husband for Rong?

Your father has always been wary of you.

Do you know why?

Why?

Because our Shangguan Family

is the leading Noble House nowadays.

What your father truly fears

is the Shangguan Family behind you.

If Rong were to marry

into another Noble House,

who then could stop

you and her in the future?

At the founding of our nation,

the royal family indeed needed

the support of Noble Houses.

But now that the nation

is in a stable state,

Noble Houses

have become the greatest threat

to the imperial power.

You have to make a choice

between your position as Crown Prince

and Rong's happiness.

I understand what you're saying,

but

if my position as the Crown Prince

comes at the cost

of Rong's lifelong happiness,

then I'd rather not have it.

What nonsense are you talking about?

You think you have a say on that?

You are of the royal and noble house's

blood, which is unchangeable.

Even if you don't want it,

the noble house behind you

won't allow it to happen.

This matter

is beyond both of our decisions.

But among Cui Yulang, Yang Quan,

and Lu Yu,

Cui Yulang comes from humble beginnings,

so marrying him

would be of the least use.

Besides, he's dissolute

and loves writing poetry,

which gives plenty of leverage

against him.

If you really marry him,

it could cause trouble

for the Crown Prince.

Speaking of the Yang Family,

they are too powerful.

Yang Quan is too harsh and aggressive.

At this moment,

His Majesty's intention

in marrying you to Yang Quan

is actually a move

against the Yang Family.

If you marry Yang Quan now,

it's likely that His Majesty

will make his move soon after.

By then,

you will inevitably be involved,

and so will the Crown Prince.

Indeed,

from what I saw today,

Yang Quan is nothing but a brute.

But I think Marquis Lu Yu

would be a good match.

Marquis Ningguo was His Majesty's

reading partner back then

and even took an arrow for His Majesty.

His Majesty values others' favor,

so I believe

it would be beneficial

if you could marry Marquis Lu.

Moreover,

Marquis Ningguo is a reliable man,

and Marquis Lu Yu is simple-minded

and hardly ever leaves his mansion.

He may not

be a good husband,

but at least he won't

hold the Crown Prince back.

More importantly,

he is in poor health.

Given his current condition,

he might only

have a couple of years left.

However,

I'm concerned

that if you marry him,

you might face mockery

from everyone in the palace,

and I worry you might not withstand it.

You've been quite thoughtful.

If I can endure the mockery

and marry him as you've suggested,

when he passes away later,

and Chuan ascends to the throne,

could I then get remarried?

Exactly.

You've planned everything

so meticulously.

If I don't marry you and have a way out,

then what about you?

You don't need to worry about me.

I have my own way.

Well then, Young Master Pei,

you're certainly a man of character.

In that case,

you may leave now.

It's getting late.

If you don't leave soon

and have the carriage stained with mud,

you might get a scolding

from the butler.

I've been wanting to leave.

Thank you for your grace, Your Highness.

Rascal.

Wait.

In the past,

we have different positions

and it's hard to tell who's right

and who's wrong.

Whether this is a dream

or reality right now,

since the fate has given us

a chance to start over,

let's not meet

from now on.

We shall both live our own lives.

Yes, this is my last time

meeting you, Your Highness.

From now on,

let's get on our own paths.

We will never meet again.

♪ To be blessed

with your highs and lows? ♪

And we will find our own happiness.

♪ I've cherished every second before ♪

♪ Embracing your emotions,

both calm and sore ♪

Hold on.

♪ With great care, I nurtured our bond ♪

♪ Allowing love's roots in my heart

to respond ♪

Didn't we agree

to eat it after the game?

♪ I thought capturing your heart

meant forever ♪

♪ Yet, it turned out to be

as fleeting as autumn skies ♪

♪ Without you ♪

♪ Even glamour feels like isolation ♪

♪ I'd follow you with no hesitation ♪

♪ Ready to surrender everything

to this sensation ♪

Are you satisfied now?

♪ Even if past moments

vanish without a trace ♪

♪ Grant me a ceaseless passion ♪

Enough?

♪ Let me face trials and tribulations

with you ♪

Enough.

We're even now.

♪ Let us bathe in love's endless grace ♪

♪ May time itself to ask me ♪

♪ How many glances does it take

in a lifetime ♪

♪ To be blessed

with your highs and lows? ♪

♪ I thought capturing your heart

meant forever ♪

♪ Yet, it turned out to be

as fleeting as autumn skies ♪

Prepare some silver taels

and ginger soup now.

Get some anti-itch powder

and prepare a cloak too.

Deliver them to him right away.

Yes.

♪ Even if past moments

vanish without a trace ♪

This is the last bit of decency

I'm offering you.

From now on,

♪ Grant me a ceaseless passion ♪

you'll have to count on yourself.

♪ Let me face trials and tribulations

with you ♪

Young Master, you are finally here.

You Stand there.

That's a nice outfit.

It must be expensive, right?

Anyways.

If the carriage is not returned on time,

it will cost us extra money.

You're having rashes.

Did you eat citrons?

You can't eat that.

It causes trouble if you eat too much.

Young Master Pei, please wait.

It's cold and rainy today.

Her Highness asked me

to prepare some ginger soup

and anti-itch powder for you.

Thank you.

Please thank Her Highness on my behalf.

Thank you.

Miss,

please convey a message

to Her Highness for me.

Just say,

I bid farewell to her.

Please take good care.

And one more thing.

Remind Her Highness

to be careful

and don't make any bold moves.

Alright.

Please make sure to pass

on the messages. Thank you.

Young Master, we should get going.

Please convey my message

to Her Highness.

You're quite impressive.

You even received a reward

from the Princess.

It's just a shame

it's not the silver tael.

Hold it properly, Young Master.

If the Princess

had given some silver taels,

that would have been more useful.

You know nothing at all.

That's true.

But at least I know

we'll have to pay

if we don't return the carriage.

Sit still.

He said this to you?

I don't need his concern at all.

He is a mere eighth-rank official,

and he's worse off than I am.

The only person I know

who can play chess with me

on equal footing is Pei Wenxuan.

Our matches are thrilling.

Others aren't as skillful as him,

and Su Rongqing

always lets me win on purpose.

But Pei Wenxuan, that rascal,

is bold and fierce.

From now on,

there's no one

who can play chess with me

fully and delightfully.

Don't hold back later.

Treat it like a battle.

Young Master,

she is a princess after all.

Are we really going to

Even if we don't kidnap the Princess,

do you think His Majesty will spare us?

Don't be naive.

My sister has already sent me a letter.

We can only count on ourselves now.

Only by marrying the Princess

and allying with the Crown Prince

can I save my life.

Do you have a foolproof plan?

First, we pretend

to kidnap the Princess.

Then, at the crucial moment,

I'll appear to save her.

After that

Spending the night

with just the two of us

His Majesty always values reputation.

He will betroth Li Rong to me

even if she refuses.

There's no one else in the world

who would care so much

about my pitiful dignity.

What's going on?

Young Master, something's off.

I saw

Silver taels!

Get to the point.

I just saw several men

in black passed by.

The horses they were riding

looked like w*r horses.

w*r horses?

Think about it, in the dead of night,

who dares to ride w*r horses

in the capital?

The Yang Family.

Oh no.

They're heading in the direction

of the Princess's residence.

Yang Quan was so forward

with the Princess at the Spring Banquet.

It seems he was determined to win her.

They're going to use force.

Hurry to the palace

and report that Princess Pingyue

is in danger,

and someone is trying

to assassinate her.

Yes.

Ask them to send people to rescue her.

I'll go now. Wait!

Young Master, what about you?

I must go back to the Princess.

Go now.

It's dangerous. You

We don't have much time.

Listen to me, if

We don't have much time.

Hurry to the palace.

Make sure you stay safe.

I see.

Alright.

Take care of the silver taels.

I'm afraid Yang Quan's men

might have already surrounded her place.

Even if I rush back,

I might not be able to get in.

According to Li Rong's

travel habits back then,

the Empress would send

at least 20 secret guards to her.

Together with her entourage,

there should be over a hundred people.

It won't be hard for Li Rong

to break out.

What I can do

is to hold

off the Yang Family's pursuers.

You found people ambushing outside?

It's a good number of them.

But they don't seem

to be the usual martial artists.

Why do you say that?

Their hiding techniques

are different from the martial artists

we usually encounter.

They're of the Yang Family.

The one coming out now

isn't the Princess.

How do you know that?

Your Highness, we're ready to depart.

I'm almost done reading.

Your Highness,

the people ambushing outside

haven't taken any action.

They haven't?

I was wondering

how come Yang Quan was so bold

to try to kidnap me

without fearing any mishaps.

It turns out there's a traitor among us.

- Your Highness, please forgive us.

- Your Highness, please forgive us.

Get up.

Jinglan,

change into my clothes.

Take a group of men

and leave through the back door.

Circle around the back mountain

and stay far away from the main road.

When you leave,

make sure you leave quickly.

Don't get caught.

That's Li Rong's carriage.

She managed to escape indeed.

But I fear Yang Quan's forces

will soon catch up.

Capture her alive!

Protect the Princess!

General.

A group of people

just rushed out of the gate.

We're still tricked by her.

Chase them on the main road, quickly!

Your Highness!

Your Your Highness?

Come on.

Your Highness!

Li Rong,

come on, wake up.

You can't just pass out like this.

I intended to help you,

but I made a mistake.

Your new life has just begun.

You can't end up like this.

Li Rong, wake up!

Li Rong! Li Rong!

No one's on horseback.

We've still been tricked.

Chase them that way!

The Princess might have left.

Hold them off.

Wake up, Li Rong!

Oh my

I just wanted to have a look

at the eighteen-year-old you.

but I failed to control myself,

and now all this mess has happened.

If you were really dead,

I'd truly feel guilty.

Li Rong, wake up!

Li Rong!

Help! Put me down!

Don't move.

Put me down! Help!

It's me, Pei Wenxuan!

Don't move.

Put me down!

Alright, alright.

Why are you here?

We need to leave here quickly.

Yang Quan's people are catching up.

We need to be faster, even faster!

Stop right there!

Please, General,

go inform the Crown Prince

that something happened

to Princess Pingyue.

Just stay.

Where exactly are we?

I was in such a rush

that I didn't see where I was going.

This place

looks like a reed marsh.

I'm asking you how to get out.

I surely know this is a reed marsh.

That's obvious, isn't it?

I don't know the way either.

Forget it.

Let's just see how it goes.

No, I can't walk anymore.

Wait, you

What's with your attitude?

I'm hurt and I feel dizzy.

I'm not moving anymore.

Fine.

Your Highness,

may I carry you on my back?

Come on, Your Highness.

Don't worry. It's safe and steady.

Squat down steadily.

Here we go!

Now what do we do?

Let's look for a water source first.

You know where to find water?

You don't know, right?

There's a way to find water.

You have to check

what types the plants are,

how dense they are,

and the elevation of the terrain.

I never realized before

you are quite knowledgeable.

You're the distinguished princess

who is well served and taken care of.

How could you understand these things?

I might as well marry a country woman.

Maybe we can have some common topics.

It looks like my distinguished status

bothers you, right?

Why even pursue a career

in the imperial court then?

You might as well be a farmer.

Li Rong,

can you not speak

without being sarcastic?

I can speak normally with others

but not you.

I think

you often have an expressionless face,

and when you smile,

it seems rather scheming.

You look better when you're angry.

Even out of the palace,

you're still so presumptuous?

Do you believe I'd leave you here?

Let's see what you'd do

when Yang Quan catches up.

You mean I'm scared?

He's not going to k*ll me.

At worst,

he'll just force me into marriage.

I just didn't expect

that his reach would extend this far

to plant a spy in my place

and set an ambush on the road.

He's audacious.

You still haven't told me

why you're here.

I was

What?

I

Pei Wenxuan,

I have something to ask you.

Alright, I confess.

It was me, okay?

What did you do?

I can really explain.

I was actually trying to help you.

Those traps

They were all used on me.

Tell me the truth,

did you come here for revenge?

I really wanted to help you.

Put me down.

Get away from me.

I'm afraid

that I might accidentally k*ll you.

I was planning to use the trap

to quietly hold off Yang Quan's men.

Who knew you'd show up like that?

Besides,

who uses such a foolish method

for revenge?

Foolish?

I think you misunderstand

what foolish means.

I think you're really cunning.

You feel trapped, with no way out,

and desperately want to marry me.

But you can't put aside your pride.

So you thought of a plan

to play the hero

and trick me into your plan, right?

And you were saying

you only came to the banquet

to see the eighteen-year-old me.

I think you just

can't stand seeing me

marrying Su Rongqing.

Why do I care if you marry him?

You do care.

Go ahead and marry him.

But if you

My neck is sore from your grip.

Li Rong, I have nothing to do with you.

Marry whomever you want.

I don't care. I

Then why did you make a scene

at the Spring Banquet?

I made a scene?

You're the one who can't let go

and can't part with my status

as a princess.

Oh, please.

You just have princess syndrome.

I am a princess. What's wrong

with having princess syndrome?

You know,

you're the most shameless

and spineless toy boy I've ever met.

Who are you calling a toy boy!

Isn't Su Rongqing a toy boy too?

Stop!

Stop!

Don't touch me.

Li Rong, just think about it.

When have I ever relied on you

over these years?

When have you not relied on me?

That was mutual dependence.

You helped me develop my career,

and I helped your brother

ascend the throne.

Besides,

who covered the expenses

of Princess Royal's Mansion

over these years?

Well, thank you so much for that.

How generous you are

to support the whole mansion.

But listen, Pei Wenxuan,

never forget where your salaries

come from.

Ultimately,

it's because

you married me.

If you weren't my husband,

would my brother trust you that much?

Please, don't flatter yourself.

You are not covering my expenses.

You are buying resources from me.

I need to get resources from you?

Let me ask you,

didn't you use my informants

and my intelligence network?

Did you pay for that?

How about when you pressured others

with my name

and when you asked me

to persuade my brother?

What?

Has Li Chuan never questioned you

over these years?

When he suspected you

of manipulating power

and sent you back to your fief,

who pleaded for you then?

No matter what, Li Chuan is my brother.

He won't do anything to me.

But you,

when he punished you by flogging,

who asked me to go to the Imperial Study

to beg for mercy for you?

How can you even bring these things up?

Over all the years

Never mind.

I'm tired. Go find us something to eat.

We can argue after we're full.

What do you want to eat?

A feast.

A feast?

Just stay here.

I can't go any further.

Sit for a while.

Where are you going?

To gather some hays and branches.

[Qionghua Palace]

Concubine Ning,

what do you mean by this?

I heard that Her Highness

left her residence on her own,

and now, her whereabouts are unknown.

It seems

she wasn't fond of the consorts

His Majesty chose for her.

I've already sent people

to look for her.

I'm afraid the Princess might

stupidly make a misstep.

My daughter is the Princess.

Many are concerned for her well-being.

You don't need to trouble yourself.

If my brother can't marry the Princess,

he can turn

to Princess Huayue.

Are you

threatening me?

Your Majesty,

you don't need to be angry.

Everyone knows

His Majesty has always harbored

suspicions towards the Crown Prince.

If we say randomly

that all the Yang Family's actions

are following the Crown Prince's order.

He tries to seize military power

from the Yang Family.

What do you think

His Majesty would do?

Since you're saying this randomly,

then I'll take it

into light consideration.

I'll wait for the good news,

Your Majesty.

Come on, sit here.

The ground is a bit damp.

Don't catch a cold.

Sit on the grass

so it doesn't get blown away.

If it does, we'll have nothing

to start a fire with.

You really don't know

how to speak nicely, do you?

I feel much more comfortable.

When he's not speaking,

he's quite good-looking.

How is it?

You grill it yourself.

I don't know how to grill.

Then don't eat.

But I love grilled fish.

If you don't grill it for me,

I'll just snatch it from you.

You

Fine, I'll grill this one for you first.

When did you get back?

Over ten days ago. And you?

About the same.

How can this be?

Is this a dream?

I don't know.

I just remember

as I was dying,

I wondered

if we could stand in the heavens

to see the road we've traveled through

from an all-knowing perspective,

would we

regret some things?

I didn't expect

that you actually

didn't hide it from me.

Why would I hide anything?

You didn't hide anything

from me, either.

I'm not like you.

I tend to take the responsibility

for my actions,

not like you,

a despicable man.

Wait,

you call me a despicable man?

It was you who ordered someone

to k*ll me.

I asked someone to k*ll you

because you were the one

to break our alliance oath first.

You could k*ll me,

then why couldn't I retaliate?

When did I ever try to k*ll you?

Drop the act.

I did plant spies in your place,

but that was to guard

against Su Rongqing.

Besides, if I really wanted to k*ll you,

I would have done it

a long time ago.

When When did you die?

I died on my way home

after leaving your place

in Baiyi Alley.

It was a gruesome death.

Crown Crown Prince.

Hurry.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Su Rongqing, what are you doing here?

I received a report

that Princess Pingyue

had been kidnapped.

I wish to assist you

in rescuing Her Highness.

There's no time to lose. Hurry.

Why do you think I k*lled you?

You poisoned me.

When did I ever poison you?

Poison of the Fragrant Beauty.

No, I didn't.

Alright, then answer my question.

Why did you carry a strange fragrance

on you that day?

You don't usually wear sachets,

but you did that day. Why?

Then you discussed with me

about succession matters

and even threatened

that if I didn't agree,

you would k*ll me.

I was so angry at the time,

and I coughed severely.

Right after you left,

the poison took effect.

Yes, there is insufficient evidence,

but you had the motive

and the abilities.

Besides, all clues point to you.

Li Rong,

you just don't trust me.

Then explain to me

about the strange fragrance on you.

I was afraid

it might upset you.

Ridiculous!

Do you mean I, the prince consort,

can't enter

the Princess Royal's Mansion?

Her Highness is in poor health.

If you wish to visit,

you must wear a sachet.

Her Highness

has been bedridden for days.

Everyone in the mansion must wear one,

and

you are no exception.

It's said the Poison of Fragrant Beauty

is triggered by the interaction

of two different poisons.

Perhaps, your body was poisoned

a long time ago,

but the toxins had not yet activated.

The sachet that Su Rongqing gave me

acted as a catalyst.

The strong scent on me

triggered the toxins

in your body to react.

Moreover,

Su Rongqing prepared soup and medicine

for you daily.

Wouldn't he have had

even more opportunities to act?

Forget it.

Whether it was Su Rongqing

or not is still unknown.

What's important is, I didn't do this.

Don't pin this on me.

But I once

saved his life.

Your brother caused the entire Su Family

to be imprisoned,

with men ex*cuted and women exiled.

Su Rongqing survived,

but your family

was the primary cause

behind the Su Family's downfall.

Moreover,

although Su Rongqing saved his life,

he was subjected to castration.

The Su Family in Huajing

is ungrateful for His Majesty's mercy,

trying to plot a rebellion

to overthrow the throne.

The evidence is clear.

All male members are to be ex*cuted

while female members are to be exiled

to serve in military labor.

Your Majesty, the Su Family

has been a noble family for centuries,

and they contributed

to the founding of the nation.

If their entire family is exterminated,

wouldn't it hurt the feelings

of our people?

As the Princess Royal,

I beg you to spare

the Su Family's members.

What a Princess Royal.

The Su Family planned to ally

with the Empress, Shangguan Ya,

to elevate the Third Prince

to the throne.

They're forming factions.

This is treason!

Your Majesty.

Have you lost your senses,

Princess Royal?

Are you sure to even protect a traitor?

At least,

spare Su Rongqing.

Su Rongqing is sensible and modest.

He would never involve himself

in such matters.

Being a member of the Su Family,

how could Su Rongqing be unaware

of its internal affairs?

If he is spared,

it will lead to endless calamities.

You have already

annihilated the Su Family.

Now that you possess sovereignty,

why would you fear a mere Su Rongqing?

Your Majesty,

from childhood,

I have always supported you.

I helped you ascend the throne

and have been assisting you

in ruling the nation ever since.

This is the first time

I am asking you for something.

Please, at least spare Su Rongqing.

Enough.

I can keep him alive,

but he can't escape his punishment.

Decree that Su Rongqing

be subjected to castration.

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