The Princess Weiyoung (锦绣未央)

Who are you?

Don't you know that you can't barge into this place freely?

Since no one is allowed in freely

what are you doing here?

This place belongs to me.

I can surely go in and out freely.

However, anyone who trespasses will be regarded as a bird thief.

Bird thief?

Young lad!

Why are you so rude?

Who are you calling young lad?

This woman... Why do you speak so impolitely?

You won't let me in here?

I'm already here anyway.

You won't let me touch that bird?

- I'm going to touch it! - Don't!

Why are you grabbing my hand?

You don't seem that young.

Why do you blush so easily?

Who... Who is blushing?

Get out right now!

If not... I'll teach you a lesson!

What is the fuss?

Who cares about this bird?

So annoying!

- Young Mistress. - It's so annoying!

Bai Zhi, who is that lad with the bird in our manor?

Bird?

That should be the second young master.

Second Young Master?

Doesn't Father only have one son?

Young Mistress doesn't know about Young Master Li Min De.

He's the foster son of Third Madam, Mrs. Zhou.

Third Master passed away from a disease, but he had no heir.

Madam Li wanted to take over his inheritance then.

Who knew that Old Madam would support Third Madam

in adopting this young master from a relative's family?

I see.

How would you know about that?

I haven't been idle these days.

I've asked around and gathered information.

Well done.

This won't do. I have to teach that lad a lesson.

He called me a bird thief.

I have to drag him here to Junlan Quarters.

Bai Zhi, get me a slingshot.

Slingshot? What would you need it for?

That's no concern of yours.

You called me a bird thief?

Why do you turn to leave when you see me?

I have to go and greet my mother.

A man should focus on great ambition.

You'll become a laughingstock if you cling to your mother.

Prince of Nan-An already asked me to serve as one of his aides.

If I put in some words for you

you could also get a position in the court.

I'd rather not be appointed as an official for kissing up to anyone.

Good! Well said! What integrity!

I've long heard about Second Young Master's integrity.

I finally get to witness it today.

It's a pity that you're just a foster son.

Such integrity would seem nothing more than inappropriate aloofness.

I still have to greet my mother.

Suit yourself.

Hold on!

I'm not done talking yet.

Do you have any regard for your older brother?

I'm sorry, Eldest Young Master. I didn't see you.

Even a lowly maid dares to bring me such ill luck?

You bumped into her. How could you hit her?

How could I?

She is but a lowly servant.

No more than a maid in the manor.

I hit her and I like it.

You spoke up for her. Are you involved with her?

A bastard and a lowly maid. What a perfect match!

What nonsense is that?

Do you know what you're doing?

Stop it!

Wei Young.

So it's you.

Get up.

Second Young Mistress.

You call them lowly

but have you ever thought the silk and satin you wear

are all woven by these weaving girls who work hard day and night

at the risk of spoiling their eyesight?

Isn't everything you eat, drink, and use in daily life

produced by these people you despise and called lowly?

You use what they produce and you dare to insult them?

How shameless!

You are but the daughter of a footbath maid.

How dare you be so rude to me!

Li Min De!

Are you really going to raise your hand at me?

I don't wish to do so

but if you insist on resorting to violence

I wouldn't mind getting a good stretch.

Just you wait!

Some day, sooner or later

I'll kick you both out of the manor.

Thank you, Young Master Min De and Miss Wei Young.

You are dismissed now. Be sure to avoid running into him.

Yes.

Thank you for what you did.

You're thanking me?

You might not have the gentleness and composure of a lady

but you do still have your strengths.

Your righteously indignant speech was very impressive.

You were so mean to me

but why were you scared to even refute Li Min Feng?

I see.

You only bully the good?

I'm not like that!

It's just that if I get into a conflict with him

my mother would be worried.

Do they often bully you?

Yes, they do...

I don't need you to worry about me.

Who needs your pity?

I'm a grown man.

What can't I handle on my own?

You had better mind your own business.

Who is pitying you?

I just wanted to tell you what you did was right.

When tackling such despicable people

it's best to avoid tackling them head on.

We can just make their paper dolls and hit them hard.

Paper dolls?

What an idea you came up with.

I'm a man.

How can I act like some woman?

By the way, isn't he your brother?

Why would you talk behind his back?

I'd rather side with justice than my kin.

Moreover, you're my younger cousin as well.

Who is your cousin?

Don't just randomly claim others as family, woman!

"Woman"?

I'm your second cousin, Li Wei Young.

Go on. Address me properly.

No.

Why are you blushing?

As a lady, how can you keep laying hands on men?

You're even more adorable now.

Who knew that I actually have such a cute little cousin?

Women and small-minded men are indeed hard to deal with.

Don't leave, Min De!

- Stop calling me! - Where are you going?

I'm not listening.

- You're so annoying! - Don't go!

Now that I'm old, it hurts all over when it is rainy and windy.

I've had the maids give me a massage

but they didn't massage as well as you do.

Wei Young, how did you learn to massage so well?

Grandmother, is it soothing?

It is.

It's so very soothing.

Empress Dowager, the princess learned to massage just for you.

Really?

My granddaughter is the best.

I was right to dote on you.

If Grandmother likes it

I can massage your shoulders every day.

Sure.

Come here.

Wei Young, what is the matter?

I'm all right, Grandmother.

I just suddenly recall that Mother has been ill.

I'm really worried about her.

You're worried about your mother?

What a filial child you are.

Don't you worry.

I've already sent a doctor over.

Thank you, Grandmother.

I'd also wish for Grandmother to grant me permission to visit my mother. Please?

As for that...

The doctor said that Seventh Concubine was struck with an epidemic disease.

It's contagious.

It is for health and safety reasons

that your father banned everyone from visiting her.

It's very sensible.

It's best for you not to go there.

Young Mistress, as your maid, I have to be honest with you.

Hua Mei, what are you doing?

Get up first.

What are you going to tell me?

Seventh Concubine isn't down with an epidemic disease.

Madam Li had her locked up because they don't see eye to eye.

The illness was just an excuse

to keep her grounded in South Quarters.

I heard that Seventh Concubine has been a lot worse these days.

Miss Wei Young, Seventh Concubine's illness gets worse in winter.

She was never totally cured

so it might be hard for her to pull through this winter.

I have to see my mother!

But Master has already banned everyone from visiting her.

If you really wish to see her

why don't you visit her secretly at night?

I'll keep an eye out for you at the door.