General and I (A Lonesome Fragrance Waiting to Be Appreciated / 孤芳不自赏)

Rest here for a while. I'll look for food.

Here, sit.

Ping Ting, do you feel better now?

Ping Ting, Young Master had me put these books on the shelves for you.

They are all your favorites.

Young Master was afraid you would feel lonely.

You can see if they are to your satisfaction.

If you find anything lacking, I can find it for you.

Is Young Master not afraid Princess will find out he has hidden me here?

That...

Ping Ting, have a look around later.

See if there is anything missing. I will buy it for you.

Everything is newly moved in, so there might be some things we missed.

When did you start playing dumb with me too?

Ping Ting.

All right, I won't hold back then.

Help me buy these medicinal herbs.

Ping Ting, it looks like these are all restorative ingredients.

Is that right?

Yes, you should build up your health.

The journey was so bumpy. You have slimmed down considerably.

Young Master said to supply whatever you need

and ensure that you are comfortable here.

Young Master also said--

"Young Master said." Everything is "Young Master said."

If he really were good to Ping Ting, he wouldn't have kidnapped her here.

You...

Ping Ting, that really is not Young Master's intention.

- He just-- - Enough. I understand.

I won't go outside.

- Ping Ting. - Dong Zhuo, hurry and buy those herbs.

I don't feel at ease leaving the task to someone else.

Ping Ting, make yourself comfortable. I'll go buy the ingredients now.

Go, go. Hurry up.

Ping Ting.

Are we really staying here?

This place is tightly guarded. We have no hope of escaping.

As time goes on, your stomach will show.

Lately, my stomach pain has intensified.

I'm afraid changes will occur.

However, there will be someone who will look for what has been hidden.

We cannot escape, but we can wait for someone to find us.

Zui Ju, give me acupuncture.

He Xia must not know I am with child.

No!

My hands will shake. I can't do it.

Zui Ju.

I am asking you because I know you can do it.

As things stand now, I will have to take the risk.

I just hope Bei Jie's spirit...

will bless me and my child.

The needles can only guarantee a false pulse reading for three days.

If you want He Xia to never know

you'll have to endure the needles continuously.

As time goes on, your body will not be able to withstand it.

For the sake of the child

for my and Bei Jie's child

I will definitely be able to withstand it.

Trust me.

Prince Consort, a husband and wife should be united.

No matter what happens

I don't wish for you to hide anything from me

because of my identity as the princess.

I understand.

In private, we are a normal husband and wife.

I surely won't hide anything.

That is good.

All right, it's getting late. Hurry back.

I am going now.

You must keep in mind what I just told you.

I remember. Go on.

Stop.

Princess.

Convey my orders. The entire city is to be put under surveillance.

If any suspicious persons are found in relation to Prince Consort's Manor

report to me immediately.

Yes.

Convey my orders to increase the number of guards.

Nobody is to enter or exit the courtyard.

If you find anybody suspicious, you know what to do.

Yes.

Miss.

Miss, please go back inside.

Ping Ting, Ping Ting!

Ping Ting! What are you doing?

This is very dangerous.

This is only a nourishing tonic to a normal person.

Even if He Xia inspects the remains, he won't find anything suspicious.

However, this tonic acts quickly.

I may feel lightheaded in a bit or even faint.

Zui Ju.

We are making a mighty gamble.

Nothing must go wrong.

Ping Ting.

Take this miscarriage prevention pill.

There is not much time left. I will get going.

Zui Ju.

Remember not to be rash, regardless of what happens.

Protect yourself first.

Don't worry. Wait for me.

Someone come! Anyone!

Ping Ting is sick! Open the doors quickly!

Aren't you a physician? Treat her yourself.

I am just a maid who knows a little about medicine!

I can't treat severe illnesses!

Call someone here quickly, or else it will be too late!

Over there!

Quick! Stop right there!

Catch her! Don't let her escape!

Stop right there!

Quick, don't let her run away!

These were all the ingredients she asked for?

That is all. Ping Ting asked me to buy the herbs myself.

I looked it over and didn't find anything suspicious

so I went to the store and bought the best quality herbs.

However, I still felt worried, so I came to let you have a look.

These are just common ingredients for nourishing the chi and blood.

That's great.

Young Master, does this mean Ping Ting wants to live?

I hope so.

Dong Zhuo.

Do not let down your guard.

Understood.

This is great. Now I can relax.

Young Master, I'll be going now.

Hold on.

Young Master, what is it?

If one day...

you turn into someone you don't even recognize as yourself

would you still insist on pursuing the things you once wanted?

My mother always told me to never forget my original intentions.

I believe every person should live for that happiness from the beginning.

Happiness from the beginning.

How wonderful would it be if I could return to the beginning?

By the way, Princess must already know.

Princess knows Ping Ting is here?

Will she be in danger?

Young Master, we must not let her be in danger.

I won't let Ping Ting die.

Although I understand I cannot burn the candle at both ends..

Of the two of them...

one of them saved me from untold miseries

while the other once shared weal and woe with me.

They are both the most important people in my life.

Report!

- Greetings, Your Highness. - What is it?

Your Highness, His Majesty ordered me to deliver this to you.

Please tell His Majesty that I understand.

I absolutely will not fail in my mission.

Yes.

Your Highness, what does His Majesty mean?

This fierce tiger represents me

and this phoenix hairpin stands for Princess Yao Tian.

His Majesty wants us to advance straight to the capital of Bai Lan.

Princess, Princess.

Wake up quickly.

Lu Yi, what time is it?

Princess, there is news of Bai Ping Ting.

Is there?

Where is she right now?

She is indeed in Bai Lan

situated in a courtyard house in the western suburbs by Prince Consort.

I heard she suddenly fell severely ill

and the lady who was with her stole out of the house in the night

supposedly to find medication.

Prince Consort's men could not stop her.

Why did she suddenly fell ill?

I do not know the specifics.

For there to be so much activity going on, she must be severely ill.

Has Prince Consort's Manor been alerted?

When our people found out, they were held back.

Prince Consort's Manor has not been alerted.

Prince Consort has gone too far this time.

Not only did he not kill her, but he also brought her back secretly.

Prince Consort must have his reasons for doing so.

I never said to kill Bai Ping Ting either.

Besides, she was not brought back in secret.

On the way back, who in the army did not know there was a woman in the carriage?

Prince Consort has already shown respect for me by situating her elsewhere.

That will not do.

I thought Prince Consort was very considerate of your needs.

How could he do something so dishonorable?

I'll have someone drive her away.

Nonsense.

Princess.

His guests are my guests.

If a guest lives elsewhere

who will bear the responsibility should something happen?

The palace is not fit for outsiders to stay.

I think Bai Ping Ting should be moved to Prince Consort's Manor.

Have the men from Prince Consort's Manor who were held back move her.

Have someone keep a tight watch. Do not miss a single person.

In addition, send the imperial physician to Prince Consort's Manor for treatment.

- That's... - Go quickly.

Yes.

Don't move.

Come.

By Princess's word, Bai Ping Ting is Prince Consort's distinguished guest

and should be treated with hospitality.

Miss Bai is invited to move to Prince Consort's Manor