The Virtuous Queen of Han Episode 43

Princess Pingyang loses her pillar of support when Cao Xiang dies of a sudden illness, which worries Liu Che and Zifu. Liu Che and Wei Qing pay her a visit, but she acts as if nothing is wrong. She introduces the famed beauty Li Ji to Liu Che. Liu Che brings Li Ji back to the palace, with the intention of making her a consort. When Zifu sees Li Ji’s courteous character, she agrees and bestows Pixiang Palace to her. Little does she know, Li Ji is Yuan Shu’s goddaughter. When Princess Pingyang’s beloved horse dies, she decides to marry Wei Qing, so as not to leave any regrets in life. The years in battle have taken a toll on Wei Qing’s health, and he does not want her to experience the pain of becoming a widow again. Princess Pingyang turns to Zifu to help, but while she admits she may not be able to persuade Wei Qing, she knows someone who can. (Source: Viu)