Princess Silver (白发)

Episode 31

Why do you keep following me?

You are going wherever I go,

can't you make your own decision?

-This is not fun at all. -Are you going to gather the herbs?

Your Highness, movement at General Fu's manor.

-What is it? -Miss Xiao just came out,

the guards are following her.

That fool.

Let's go.

Miss Xiao.

You are going to the eastern outskirts,

how do we end up in the western city?

I didn't mention the eastern outskirts.

I said western outskirts.

Did you hear that? Did you get it?

Listen closely, I am going to western outskirts for herbs.

It's the bamboo forest at western outskirts.

Let's go and gather some herbs!

Hey, pay for that!

What is taking him so long?

Where is she?

Search for her! Don't let her get away!

Yes!

-Split up and search! -Yes!

You actually came here.

Of course.

With my wits, I can easily tell you are in trouble.

So, I came to your rescue.

You silly girl, what have you got yourself into?

Why are the guards after you?

How would I know what they want with me?

They started following me after I came out from the manor.

I couldn't shake them off.

Same goes for the garden entrance. Soldiers are blocking it.

I have been locked up for three days.

I must come out before boredom kills me.

What about Man Yao?

She couldn't get out.

She sent me to get help.

I saw you at the market and I thought you can help.

Nicely done.

You actually know I can help you.

But judging from the circumstances, there is no other way.

We must charge right in there.

While Fu Chou is gone,

I can get reinforcement and save Man Yao.

Okay, I will inform the Princess right away.

Where are you going?

Why would you want to go back into that hellhole?

Come with me.

What is taking Xiao Ke so long?

Maybe she is compromised.

What do we do now?

Xiao Ke was our last hope to get help.

I can't just wait here. I need to escape.

This is still a safe place.

You can stay here for now.

Your Highness,

you are going by yourself?

Yes.

Wait here.

I will find a way to get you out of here.

Be careful.

Prince Chen, what is the meaning of this?

Someone broke into my house.

I have been tracking the thief.

I found out the thief is in General Fu's manor.

Stand aside, I am going in for investigation.

I am afraid you are mistaken.

Your house is heavily guarded, why would anyone break in?

What thief would be bold enough to hide in here?

I saw it with my own eyes.

I am certain of it.

I must search this manor.

Don't you dare get into my way!

Search!

-Search! -Yes!

Someone is in here.

Come out!

-Come! -Let go of me!

Your Highness, we found a girl.

Ling Yue?

-Let go of her. -Prince Chen.

-Where is Man Yao? -She couldn't wait for help,

so she got out on her own.

She escaped?

If she is in a hurry to leave,

it must be about something important.

Could it be about my brother?

No one is living in this shack.

Why is someone sending food here?

Your Master, have some food.

Fu Chou?

Isn't he on the march with His Majesty?

Why is he still here?

How was his resolve after I left?

Is he wavered?

Not at all.

He longed for that position.

Now that the opportunity presented itself,

he will surely hold onto it.

Young Master.

He is much more avaricious than we expected.

If he gets what he wanted eventually,

not only will he kill Zongzheng Wu You,

your life will be at risk too.

He wants to kill me? I doubt...

he is capable of that.

Keep an eye on that Crown Prince.

This is the moment when all of our patience is tested.

Tell him to be patient.

I don't want him to ruin my plan.

I understand. You need not worry.

What's the matter? How is your wound?

It's been years. I'll be fine.

I believe this will be the last time.

Soon,

Zongzheng Wu You will experience the pain I suffered.

It's been over two decades,

over seven thousand nights.

Not a second goes by without me waiting for this day to come.

-He and his father owe me this. -Xiang Ying?

Lady Rong Le, come with me.

I am sorry but you must hide in here for now.

Ling Yue is still at the manor.

Can you get her out of there?

General Fu will soon realise you are gone.

The manor will be heavily secured. I doubt I can even get inside.

But don't worry. Ling Yue is your friend,

General Fu won't hurt her.

You have my thanks.

Please, do not say that.

Like I said, your wish is my command.

I will not regret my decision.

After the attack at Lake Qingliang,

General Fu punished me.

He left me at the shack.

No one came to my help.

Xiang Ying?

Xiang Ying?

Xiang Ying?

You were following Fu Chou's order for the attack.

But I never thought he would hurt you so badly.

This is too much for punishment.

It's his order.

He wants me to keep you safe at all cost.

I failed my duty and failed to protect you.

I deserve this punishment.

I have no complaint for it.

But you saved me despite what I did in the past.

I am eternally grateful.

From now on, I shall follow you.

I will give it my all to serve you.

Xiang Ying, did you know Fu Chou is still here?

I didn't know.

He secretly came back and hide in the shack.

What is he planning?

He no longer trusts me.

I have no access to these important information.

Do you know anything about his background?

I swear I will serve you to repay your kindness.

I can do whatever it takes to fulfil your order.

But he was once the master I sworn to serve.

The General's past...

is not something I can betray to you.

Very well, I shall not pry.

Get up.

I have an important favour for you.

This is the tactical layout plan I found in Fu Chou's study.

The troops deployed inside and outside the capital are marked.

I overheard Fu Chou's conversation with Hen Xiang.

They have an agreement with the Crown Prince for a mutiny.

What is your next plan?

I need to stop this.

-You want to expose his plan? -No.

I must stop this tragedy from happening.

No matter how carefully planned a mutiny is,

there are sure to be casualties.

Bring this and rush to Prince Li.

Tell him what happened.

What about you?

I am going to the main camp and talk to His Majesty.

Okay.

I will do as you ordered. Please, watch your back.

Rong Le must have gone to the south for Wu You.

Bring her back to me.

If you fail,

only death awaits you.

Yes.

Why isn't His Highness here yet?

The Court started hours ago.

Yet the Crown Prince is still absent.

What exactly happened?

Right, what happened?

The Crown Prince arrives!

Long live the Crown Prince.

At ease.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I stayed up all night to read through your scrolls.