Female Assassins in the Palace (金钗谍影)

You're right. I won't leave the capital

until all the hairpin killers have been arrested.

Otherwise, Boerji won't rest in peace.

I'll ask Arch Prince Chong for a reason right now.

It's already quite late. Please don't disturb His Highness.

Yes, why don't we seek an audience with Father tomorrow morning

to ask him to take back his orders?

We were afraid that the plan might be leaked so we couldn't tell anyone

including Chief Tie and Imperial Guard Tie.

What are you angry about?

You're right.

Anyway, I'm unhappy that you didn't tell me.

Wei Tang, you've been drinking all afternoon.

Stop drinking.

Tell me what happened.

What happened?

Do you know how wronged I felt today?

I've been thoroughly fooled by Batu.

Batu fooled you?

Why would you say that?

I was ordered to station troops at the execution grounds today

in order to round up all the hairpin killers who might try to save the rebels.

A hairpin killer did show up.

But it was actually Batu in disguise.

He said it was to lure out the real hairpin killers.

And then?

The plan worked.

Arch Prince Chong approved the plan in advance.

But somehow...

I'm just not happy about this.

It felt like he was above the Intelligence Unit.

I thought something serious happened.

Batu just happened to take the credit for your work.

Why do you look so dejected?

What did you say?

Am I wrong?

You're at least a second class imperial guard at the Intelligence Unit.

This is just a small setback.

Why do you have to be so angry?

Who said that I can't handle a setback?

I'm just drinking a little more.

If you're truly capable why would you need

to drown your frustrations in alcohol?

Don't forget that you married a young mistress.

All the more reason for you to get back on your feet.

Solve the case soon and take credit for it.

Have His Majesty promote you.

Then you can be worthy of me.

You mean to say that I'm not worthy of you!

Master, you're home.

- I'm home. Is everyone okay? - Yes.

Where's Wei Tang?

What is he doing? Is he in bed?

Young master is...

Stop drinking!

Leave me alone!

I'm useless!

Let me drink myself to death!

Stop drinking!

He only stole your limelight because you were careless.

Do you have to behave like this?

I understand.

It must be that you lost to Batu in front of Caidie.

That's why you're drowning your sorrow in alcohol.

Does Caidie mean that much to you?

What nonsense is this? Why do you have to drag Caidie into this?

She's not like you.

She only cares about a person's true intentions and qualities.

She's not superficial like you.

You're so concerned about looking good!

Tie Wei Tang, I mean well!

How dare you say that about me?

Caidie is just putting on an act!

She's just using you! Don't you know that?

No! Caidie isn't what you said she is!

You're the narrow-minded one!

You can't stand her having a better life than you!

All I did was criticize her a bit and you're reprimanding me?

Who is your wife?

I can't stand having my husband think of another woman!

Is that wrong?

You're right!

It's all my fault, all right?

Stop drinking! Stop drinking!

Let go!

What are you doing?

It's already so late and you're still having such a loud argument?

Ridiculous!

What have I taught you?

This is just a small incident

and you're already discouraged?

How is this acceptable?

What have I taught you?

You must not let your emotions show!

This is to prevent the enemies from spotting our weakness

and dealing us a fatal blow!

Have you forgotten all about that?

I wouldn't dare.

But...

But I was just frustrated.

That's why I resorted to alcohol...

Useless!

You're displeased that Batu made you seem inferior.

So you should work even harder to solve this case!

Only then will you impress His Highness! Understand?

I'm unfilial.

I've let you down.

I will think about what happened today.

Please don't be angry, Father!

Good.

This is my good son!

My son, you mustn't be anxious.

Once you've learned everything that I've mastered

nothing can get in your way!

Besides, you're still very young.

You have a promising future.

My son, you mustn't lose faith in yourself.

Do you understand?

Young Mistress, please have some ginseng tea.

Are you troubled?

I'm thinking that I'm at least a young mistress of Great Qing.

How is Caidie better than me, besides being a good liar?

I really can't stand it.

What do you have in mind?

I really think Batu and Caidie are behaving out of the ordinary.

That's why I took the risk to come here to talk to you.

What is your opinion?

If what you said is true

that Batu and Caidie never consummated their marriage

I might have a way to test them

and see what they are up to.

But their marriage was bestowed by His Majesty.

If they really only complied in appearance

His Majesty will have them killed if he learns of it.

Why didn't I think of that?

Hupo, bring Dana over tomorrow morning.

Tell her that I need to discuss something with her.

Why has Young Mistress asked me to come over?

I'm concerned about you.

I heard that you were imprisoned a while ago.

That's such an inauspicious place.

Women are a lot more delicate.

I'm worried that you might be troubled

so I came to talk to you.

Thank you for your concern.

Batu helped me out and cleared my name.

I've grown up outside the Great Wall

so this isn't a big deal to me.

Please don't be worried.

That's good to know.

I actually asked you out today to discuss a matter with you.

If it's about Caidie...

I'm afraid that I won't be able to help you.

Why would you say that?

Arch Prince already ordered Batu, Caidie

and me to return to Karchin in a few days.

This might be the last time that we meet.

Why would His Highness suddenly gave such an order?

Batu was keen on seeking out the hairpin killer who murdered Boerji

so he interfered with the case many times.

That's why His Highness is sending us back home.

How could he do that?

If you return to Karchin

Batu and Caidie's marriage will be official!

Although they aren't truly in love with each other now

they will be spending time together every day

and eventually they will fall in love.

By then, you won't stand a chance at all!

How could I not know that?

But His Highness already gave the order. I have no choice.

It seems that we have to find evidence

to prove their marriage invalid in the next few days.

Only then can we ask His Highness

to report to His Majesty to annul this marriage.

But...

If Batu and Caidie really didn't consummate their marriage

His Highness will surely have them both killed!

Don't worry.

Didn't I make you a promise?

I'll ask my father and a few vice princes

to speak up for Batu.

What matters now is to get hold of the evidence

to prove their marriage invalid.

What should we do now?

I have my doubts but I couldn't find any proof.

If they are keen to keep this a secret

they will be very cautious.

How could they possibly expose themselves?

That makes sense.

Since their plan is flawless, how will we find any evidence?

That's simple. If there isn't any evidence, we'll make some.

Your Highness and Prince Consort, you're finally home.

How is everything?

Did you get to meet Arch Prince?

- We didn't. - What happened?

His Highness was unwell.

Housekeeper Wang said that no one is allowed to see him today.

Is it that serious?

It seems that this case is really wearing His Highness out.

Is it not?