Good Bye My Princess (Dong Gong / 东宫)

I have a teacher now.

Father, the spies reported that since the Crown Prince returned to the Capital

he would often secretly meet someone named Chai Mu.

Chai Mu? What's his identity?

This person is very mysterious. Very few people have seen what he really looks like.

Under his control, there is a group called Submerged Dragon Envoys.

Submerged Dragon Envoys?

Yes. It's a Jianghu group. Before, they were seen at the western border.

Now, they are seen often in the Capital.

That group called the Submerged Dragon Envoys

secretly came into the Capital. What do they want to do?

I don't want to make any speculations. But, according to my investigation,

Chai Mu was an acquaintance of Princess Mingyuan.

Make sure to investigate Chai Mu's background thoroughly. Don't let word get out about it.

Yes.

No matter what his goal is you must find him.

Yes, Your Imperial Majesty.

Yan'er!

Tomorrow is the anniversary of your mother's death. With you, I want to

make a tombstone for her.

So that we could have some place to visit from now on.

I already made a tombstone for my mother.

I don't need irrelevant people to go bother her.

I know you hate me.

Could you give me a little bit more time? After I finish the things I have on hand,

I will take you away from here.

Once some things happen,

it's just like splitting the Earth's crust.

It can't be repaired.

Leave. I don't ever want to see you again.

Singing Jade Brothel

Let's go. Go.

Sir Chai, right? Please come with me.

Since you are unwilling to cooperate, don't blame us for being rude.

Shen Wu Army?

Let's go!

Chase them!

Mi Luo Drinking House

- Search! - Get up!

Get up! Get up! Hurry!

Get out!

- Search from door to door! - Yes!

Get out! Hurry up!

Get out! Get out!

Reporting General! Nothing!

General! Nothing!

- Let's search ahead! - Yes!

How could they do this?

Hurry! Hurry! Come!

Officer! What are you doing officer?

Officer, I'm trying to do business here! Officer!

Don't worry.

What kind of place is back there?

Back there? It's the place that Miss Mingyue lives.

Miss Mingyue is the top courtesan at our Singing Jade Brothel.

Who are you? Why did you barge into my room in the middle of the night?

- Search. - Yes!

General, there's a trace of blood here.

- Arrest her. - Yes!

Who are you?

- What are you doing? Let go of me! - Go!

Godfather, if we appear now, it will probably be harmful for Mingyue.

What do you want a father like me

to do?

Mingyue is intelligent. She'll be alright.

Where is this? Who are you?

I'm the Governor of the Capital.

My men are trying to capture an important criminal right now.

I will ask you a few questions.

I hope you answer them truthfully.

Who are you?

Officer, I am Singing Jade Brothel's courtesan Mingyue.

I heard from my subordinates

that you are the head courtesan at the Singing Jade Brothel.

Everyday, you just have one guest, right?

Who did you see today then? Are you well acquainted with him?

I felt ill today. I didn't take care of any guests.

Really?

Then, why did my men

find blood tracings in your room when they were searching for the criminal?

Who does this blood belong to then?

Tonight, I was in my room playing the lute.

Suddenly, two strangers bursted into my room.

They gave me 10 taels of silver.

They threatened me and told me that my lute sound couldn't stop no matter what is happening outside.

I didn't know that those two were important criminals.

I should thank you for saving my life.

If your men didn't appear at that time,

I'm afraid that I would be dead by now.

Miss, you've spoken very well.

There wasn't any details left out.

Officer!

I grew up in the Singing Jade Brother.

I would never be acquaintances with those lawless criminals.

If you don't believe me, you could investigate more.

Do you remember what those two looked like then?

Those two men... One was wearing a hood while the other covered his face.

I didn't see their faces properly.

But,

based off of his voice, one was a middle-aged man.

Plus, he had a western border accent.

Western border accent? That means the man wasn't from the Li Empire?

Probably not.

I've asked all my questions.

You must have been frightened today.

It's alright. I should thank you for saving me.

I heard that in Shangjing

multiple young lords

is willing to spend gold to listen to you play one song.

Presumably, you must have amazing musical talents.

I haven't listened to a lute song in a while.

Today, could I have the honor of

listening to a song played by you?

No one has ever caused such a big scene to invite me to play a song before.

What kind of song would you like to hear, Officer?

I'll listen to whatever your willing to play.

I'll pay Liu Yao for you then.

- Bring a set! - Okay.

You went to a brothel!

You disobedient thing!

- Father! I really didn't know they were— - You went to a brothel!

I didn't why His Imperial Majesty's Shen Wu Army arrested them.

- Father! - Get away! - The most important thing is...

-they arrested Mingyue, too! - Father! Calm down father!

I told you to not go to Singing Jade Brothel! But, you purposely caused trouble for yourself!

Father! I have real feelings with Mingyue!

You worthless thing!

Officer!

Good!

Miss, you played the pipa very well.

Cao Jiu.

Bring this gold back.

One can only meet so many bosom friends.

Life values sincere friendship, where is the need for gold and riches?

Even though I was born with a low status,

I would never entertain someone just for these earthly items.

Officer, if you really want to hear me play tunes

you can come find me at Singing Jade Brothel.

If I have a chance, I will definitely come find you at Singing Jade Brothel

and listen to you play the lute again.

Zeng Xian,

escort the lady back.

Sir, Miss Mingyue has left the palace already.

Good.

Shen Wu Army only found me.

If I stay in Shangjing,

I'm afraid I'll bring harm to you guys.

Godfather, I think so, too.

You should leave the city to hide for a little bit.

While I'm not here,

Jian'er

you should go see Mingyue often.

I only have you two children.

You both...

can't be harmed.

Okay.

I'm going into hiding for a little bit.

Before I come back,

all the hidden Submerged Dragon Envoys

are under the control of Gu Jian.

From today on,

he will be your young master.

Young master.

To ensure good communication and prevent the need for middlemen,

this will be the secret signal used for communication.

While I'm gone,

everyone has to listen to the young master's orders.

Don't act on your own.

Furthermore, you can't lower your guard and reveal your identity.

Yes!

Godfather has left the city.

The person who took you away today

was the commander of Shen Wu Army. His name is Zeng Xian.

Then, the person who interrogated me wasn't the governor of the Capital.

He was the Imperial Majesty.

You saw the Imperial Majesty?

I was blindfolded and could only hear his voice.

Did you tell him anything?

What do you mean by that? You're scared that I would betray your Godfather.

No. I'm scared that if the Emperor

finds out about your origins you will get into trouble.

I didn't say anything and he didn't ask further either.

He probably thinks a courtesan like me

doesn't need to be investigated.

Crown Princess, if you have time today, why don't you go see Consort Zhao?

Consort Zhao? Why should I go visit her?

You and Consort Zhao both live in the Eastern Palace.

Last time Consort Zhao was grounded for half a month,

if you don't take action, people will gossip behind your back.

Since last time the Crown Prince misunderstood you,

you can take this chance to reconcile relationships.

I'm not going, he can believe whatever he wants.

Crown Princess.

Yongniang, I know you want what's good for me.

But I want to live happily by myself. I don't want to feel the need to please him nor the person he likes.

Crown Princess Consort.

I know that you feel wronged, I am just worried for you.

I wish for you and the Crown Prince to push aside past feuds and for everyone within the Eastern Palace to get along.

But unfortunately... unfortunately I am useless.

I've let the Great Empress Dowager's teachings down.