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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,470 --> 00:00:09,290 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 2 00:01:25,850 --> 00:01:30,200 [Legend of the Phoenix] 3 00:01:30,200 --> 00:01:32,910 [Episode 21] 4 00:01:33,480 --> 00:01:35,660 [Gong Xuang Guang] 5 00:01:42,470 --> 00:01:45,100 Imperial Physician, how is the Emperor's health? 6 00:01:45,100 --> 00:01:50,240 Replying to Your Highness, His Majesty's chillness has returned. 7 00:01:50,240 --> 00:01:54,430 Prescribe me some strong medicine to suppress it. 8 00:01:54,430 --> 00:01:56,820 - Yes. - No, no. 9 00:01:56,820 --> 00:02:01,540 You must not let this matter spread, otherwise I will eliminate nine generations of your family. 10 00:02:01,540 --> 00:02:03,300 Yes. 11 00:02:05,250 --> 00:02:09,350 Your Majesty, I'll ask someone to get a brazier so you can warm up your body. 12 00:02:09,350 --> 00:02:12,750 No need. The weather is currently warm. 13 00:02:12,750 --> 00:02:16,560 If outsiders were to know that I am using a brazier, 14 00:02:16,560 --> 00:02:20,210 they will be able to guess that my chill has returned. 15 00:02:20,210 --> 00:02:24,680 This matter cannot be known by anyone else. 16 00:02:36,710 --> 00:02:39,140 Greetings to Empress Dowager. 17 00:02:41,330 --> 00:02:47,140 Look at you. Did something happen to the Emperor? 18 00:02:49,850 --> 00:02:53,730 The Emperor's illness has returned, and the Imperial Physician has already taken a look. 19 00:02:53,730 --> 00:02:58,050 It's just that I believe that His Majesty's matters of the heart are more burdensome. 20 00:02:58,050 --> 00:03:03,050 Heart matters? I'm afraid that he doesn't have the courage. 21 00:03:03,050 --> 00:03:05,510 Since Empress Dowager understands the Emperor so well, 22 00:03:05,510 --> 00:03:08,080 you must also understand Princess Royal and Prince of Guangding well too. 23 00:03:08,080 --> 00:03:11,380 His Majesty's matters of the heart stem from this pair of siblings. 24 00:03:12,590 --> 00:03:18,620 Noble Consort Ning, I have three children. 25 00:03:20,090 --> 00:03:26,430 Each one is a piece of my heart, if any of them feel uncomfortable, I will not be at ease. 26 00:03:27,280 --> 00:03:30,600 Empress Dowager, if you can step out to resolve this... 27 00:03:30,600 --> 00:03:33,030 There's an old saying that fits: 28 00:03:33,030 --> 00:03:36,500 A child is responsible for their own happiness. As parents, 29 00:03:36,500 --> 00:03:39,210 we cannot worry about each and every one of their matters. 30 00:03:39,210 --> 00:03:41,520 You should just take good care of the Emperor. 31 00:03:41,520 --> 00:03:44,750 Your role is to appease him and make him more generous. 32 00:03:44,750 --> 00:03:48,860 - But— - I am tired. You should go. 33 00:03:51,560 --> 00:03:53,630 I bid farewell. 34 00:04:10,040 --> 00:04:13,120 Noble Consort Ning, the Empress Dowager has something to tell you. 35 00:04:13,120 --> 00:04:16,030 She has ordered me to come get you. Please enter the palanquin. 36 00:04:16,030 --> 00:04:19,830 I just came from Empress Dowager's, isn't she resting? 37 00:04:19,830 --> 00:04:22,720 You'll understand once you meet her. 38 00:04:22,720 --> 00:04:26,520 Before other people in the palace notice, we should go. 39 00:04:48,880 --> 00:04:51,170 Why did you guys carry me up the mountain? Where's the Empress Dowager? 40 00:04:51,170 --> 00:04:54,360 Noble Consort Ning, the Empress Dowager is up ahead. 41 00:05:20,900 --> 00:05:22,710 Empress Dowager. 42 00:05:23,500 --> 00:05:25,610 Everyone leave. 43 00:05:34,150 --> 00:05:36,450 This place is called Wolf Mountain. 44 00:05:36,450 --> 00:05:42,380 In the past, the consorts in the palace would dump the bodies of their enemies here. 45 00:05:42,380 --> 00:05:46,640 There's so many wolves on this mountain, and they dumped people here? 46 00:05:46,640 --> 00:05:51,880 The person who saved my life was dumped on this mountain too. 47 00:05:51,880 --> 00:05:55,550 Empress Dowager, who is the person who saved your life? 48 00:05:56,120 --> 00:05:58,900 It's all in the past now. 49 00:06:01,300 --> 00:06:04,640 this place is secluded 50 00:06:04,640 --> 00:06:09,070 So every time I have something important to discuss, I would come here. 51 00:06:09,070 --> 00:06:11,450 The reason why I brought you here today 52 00:06:11,450 --> 00:06:15,470 is because I require your help for something important. 53 00:06:16,970 --> 00:06:18,520 I don't quite understand. 54 00:06:18,520 --> 00:06:21,960 Empress Dowager, just now in Chengxiang Palace, 55 00:06:21,960 --> 00:06:24,320 didn't you stop me from speaking about Princess Royal and Prince of Guangding? 56 00:06:24,320 --> 00:06:28,950 Princess Royal has deep knowledge of my affairs in the palace. 57 00:06:28,950 --> 00:06:34,100 Anything spoken in Chengxiang Palace will immediately make its way back to her. 58 00:06:34,100 --> 00:06:38,990 Who could've known that Princess Royal would even plant spies by Empress Dowager's side. 59 00:06:39,610 --> 00:06:43,520 The reason you came to Chengxiang Palace was so I could step out 60 00:06:43,520 --> 00:06:47,650 and persuade Princess Royal and Prince of Guangding, right? 61 00:06:47,650 --> 00:06:51,830 That's right. Because of Princess Royal and Prince of Guangding's plans to rebel, 62 00:06:51,830 --> 00:06:54,660 the Emperor's old illness has flared up again. 63 00:06:54,660 --> 00:06:58,350 But he's afraid that once the spy knows, the matter will blow up. 64 00:06:58,350 --> 00:06:59,920 He doesn't even dare to seek treatment. 65 00:06:59,920 --> 00:07:01,660 Ningzhi. 66 00:07:02,470 --> 00:07:04,650 You have the sincerity to help the Emperor. 67 00:07:04,650 --> 00:07:09,260 It's clear that you are able to see the bigger picture of Great Liang and its people. 68 00:07:09,260 --> 00:07:14,560 So on this matter, I believe that you are the only one who can do it. 69 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:17,550 Empress Dowager, please relay your request. 70 00:07:17,550 --> 00:07:22,240 I want you to get close to Princess Royal. 71 00:07:22,240 --> 00:07:24,020 Get close to Princess Royal? 72 00:07:24,020 --> 00:07:25,600 Why? 73 00:07:26,340 --> 00:07:32,390 In Chengxiang Palace, you said that I understand Princess Royal and Prince of Guangding. 74 00:07:32,390 --> 00:07:37,210 However, they think that I am biased towards the Emperor. 75 00:07:37,210 --> 00:07:39,560 If I could have persuaded them to stop, 76 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:41,480 I would have done so at the birthday banquet several years ago 77 00:07:41,480 --> 00:07:46,890 when they tried to use you to overthrow the Empress. 78 00:07:46,890 --> 00:07:48,930 Unfortunately... 79 00:07:48,930 --> 00:07:52,370 Unfortunately, we are part of the Imperial family. 80 00:07:52,370 --> 00:07:57,470 Only the fight for imperial power is able to ignore familial relations. 81 00:07:57,470 --> 00:08:01,300 Then for what purpose do you want me to get close to Princes Royal? 82 00:08:02,720 --> 00:08:06,800 Do whatever you can to stop them from obtaining the throne. 83 00:08:06,800 --> 00:08:10,870 If you are able to let them know of the heavy consequences and stop them, 84 00:08:10,870 --> 00:08:15,630 or stop them on account of blood ties, 85 00:08:15,630 --> 00:08:20,190 I will persuade the Emperor to let them live in peace. 86 00:08:21,080 --> 00:08:26,300 Empress Dowager, you were unable to do this even as their mother, 87 00:08:26,300 --> 00:08:28,210 how could I do it? 88 00:08:28,210 --> 00:08:31,070 Because you're weird and you have many tricks up your sleeve. 89 00:08:31,070 --> 00:08:34,310 You often think of things that others cannot. 90 00:08:34,310 --> 00:08:37,490 Those are just small tricks. 91 00:08:37,490 --> 00:08:41,920 Actually, I know a little bit about Princess Royal's plans. 92 00:08:41,920 --> 00:08:45,520 I'm also trying out other ways to make preparations. 93 00:08:45,520 --> 00:08:47,690 However, as a mother, 94 00:08:47,690 --> 00:08:51,170 I just wanted to make one last effort to stop my own children 95 00:08:51,170 --> 00:08:53,520 from harming each other. 96 00:08:55,440 --> 00:08:57,190 Empress Dowager... 97 00:08:58,170 --> 00:09:02,650 Do you really think that I can complete this? 98 00:09:02,650 --> 00:09:04,640 You're the most suitable person for this. 99 00:09:04,640 --> 00:09:07,930 I cannot entrust this matter to anyone else. 100 00:09:07,930 --> 00:09:12,250 Remember, Princess Royal has my people by her side. 101 00:09:12,250 --> 00:09:15,990 In your time of need, he will come out to help you. 102 00:09:22,010 --> 00:09:24,570 Here, Lord Wei. 103 00:09:28,040 --> 00:09:30,480 This is truly good wine. 104 00:09:30,480 --> 00:09:33,220 - Wei Guang. - Older sister. 105 00:09:33,220 --> 00:09:35,420 Look who I brought. 106 00:09:38,090 --> 00:09:41,890 - Noble Consort Ning - Why are you wounded? Should I call for an Imperial Physician? 107 00:09:41,890 --> 00:09:44,470 It's no big deal, just surface wounds. 108 00:09:45,100 --> 00:09:47,270 Do you know where I found her? 109 00:09:47,270 --> 00:09:51,460 The forest behind Yu Garden. She was trying to tame a horse. 110 00:09:51,460 --> 00:09:55,220 She was thrown off from the horse countless times because it wouldn't submit. 111 00:09:55,220 --> 00:09:56,930 Wild horses are difficult to tame. 112 00:09:56,930 --> 00:10:00,020 As a Noble Consort, why go through all this effort? 113 00:10:00,020 --> 00:10:03,230 Noble Consort Ning, what exactly happened? 114 00:10:03,230 --> 00:10:05,570 She wanted to die. 115 00:10:05,570 --> 00:10:10,790 Wei Guang, actually, Ningzhi never changed. 116 00:10:10,790 --> 00:10:14,850 She only has one person in her heart. It's you. 117 00:10:22,100 --> 00:10:26,820 Several years ago, the Emperor saw Ningzhi during the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet. 118 00:10:26,820 --> 00:10:31,290 He became obsessed and wanted to force a marriage with her. 119 00:10:31,290 --> 00:10:33,990 Of course Ningzhi was unwilling to do so. 120 00:10:33,990 --> 00:10:36,750 He then used the life of Ningzhi's mother 121 00:10:36,750 --> 00:10:40,710 and the lives of everyone in Baixi Circus to blackmail her. 122 00:10:40,710 --> 00:10:45,700 The Emperor went to Beidian and found my mother and everyone from Baixi Circus, 123 00:10:45,700 --> 00:10:48,810 and then rebuilt Baixi Circus in Han City. 124 00:10:48,810 --> 00:10:54,090 In reality, they've been under house arrest by the Emperor's guards. 125 00:10:54,090 --> 00:10:57,870 If this Emperor doesn't die, there will not be peace under the heavens! 126 00:10:57,870 --> 00:11:02,290 Wei Guang, the Emperor is not worthy of Ningzhi. 127 00:11:02,290 --> 00:11:07,070 Since you two are in love with each other, then no one can tear you apart. 128 00:11:07,920 --> 00:11:10,840 Once, I was also young and passionate. 129 00:11:10,840 --> 00:11:16,000 I know the feeling of loving someone yet unable to have them. 130 00:11:16,950 --> 00:11:18,760 You two love each other. 131 00:11:18,760 --> 00:11:20,820 You shouldn't give up so easily. 132 00:11:20,820 --> 00:11:22,520 If the Emperor tries to stop you, 133 00:11:22,520 --> 00:11:25,510 you should bravely face him. 134 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:35,250 you were never alone 135 00:12:06,310 --> 00:12:09,230 Ningzhi, you did very well. 136 00:12:09,230 --> 00:12:11,240 This is a token for leaving the palace. 137 00:12:11,240 --> 00:12:13,740 The guards at the palace gates are all my people. 138 00:12:13,740 --> 00:12:16,760 Whenever you leave the palace, you must do so secretly. 139 00:12:20,220 --> 00:12:22,310 Many thanks to Empress Dowager. 140 00:12:22,310 --> 00:12:24,280 I bid farewell. 141 00:12:26,780 --> 00:12:28,780 Report! 142 00:12:28,780 --> 00:12:33,110 Your Majesty, this is a box found in the sheep-skin bag. 143 00:12:35,910 --> 00:12:37,200 This is the one. 144 00:12:37,200 --> 00:12:38,830 Your Majesty! 145 00:12:42,030 --> 00:12:44,340 What are you doing here? 146 00:12:44,340 --> 00:12:49,460 This box is the one that the four-legged eunuch gave you to get close to Wei Guang, right? 147 00:12:49,460 --> 00:12:51,470 What are you doing with it? 148 00:12:51,910 --> 00:12:53,920 Your Majesty! 149 00:12:53,920 --> 00:12:56,490 As the mother of the nation, you're the leader of the inner palace. 150 00:12:56,490 --> 00:12:59,800 How can you brazenly enter someone else's palace and steal their belongings? 151 00:12:59,800 --> 00:13:02,650 You said that I am the mother of the nation. 152 00:13:02,650 --> 00:13:06,140 In that case, there's nothing in the inner palace that I cannot take. 153 00:13:07,180 --> 00:13:08,380 What exactly happened? 154 00:13:08,380 --> 00:13:10,460 Take care of yourself! 155 00:13:26,990 --> 00:13:30,940 Your Majesty, Hua zhangshi and Rong shaoshi have arrived. 156 00:13:41,370 --> 00:13:45,080 Ten thousand blessings to Your Majesty. 157 00:13:46,770 --> 00:13:50,370 I called you here not for anything special, 158 00:13:50,370 --> 00:13:55,890 it's just that I've been thinking a lot about the past. Perhaps it's because I'm getting older. 159 00:13:55,890 --> 00:14:01,030 Do you still remember how Lang Kun entered my Yongde Palace? 160 00:14:01,030 --> 00:14:03,270 He's no longer one of my people now, 161 00:14:03,270 --> 00:14:06,500 you guys don't need to be scared. Just say it. 162 00:14:07,090 --> 00:14:10,250 Lord Lang entered the palace seventeen or eighteen years ago. 163 00:14:10,250 --> 00:14:13,370 He doesn't like others bringing up his past. 164 00:14:13,370 --> 00:14:16,590 Us servants also only heard rumors that because of his immense debt, 165 00:14:16,590 --> 00:14:18,420 he escaped to enter the palace. 166 00:14:18,420 --> 00:14:22,260 he once said he was from Yongdu County and still have relatives there 167 00:14:22,260 --> 00:14:25,600 However, I have never seen him interact with those relatives. 168 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:29,110 He was so timid and weak in front of me. 169 00:14:29,110 --> 00:14:33,630 But now I really want to know how he treats you guys. 170 00:14:33,630 --> 00:14:37,010 Before we received Your Majesty's favor, he was very generous with us. 171 00:14:37,010 --> 00:14:39,950 He was a good speaker, and he made many of the court ladies happy. 172 00:14:39,950 --> 00:14:42,340 He knew fortune-telling and acupuncture. 173 00:14:42,340 --> 00:14:45,880 Many of the court ladies come to him to solve their headaches. 174 00:14:45,880 --> 00:14:48,110 - He knows acupuncture? - Yes. 175 00:14:48,110 --> 00:14:50,630 However, he's not an expert, he just knows a little bit. 176 00:14:50,630 --> 00:14:52,910 It's just to make the palace maidens happy. 177 00:14:56,400 --> 00:14:58,770 I feel a little tired. 178 00:14:58,770 --> 00:15:01,040 - You should leave first. - Yes. 179 00:15:22,930 --> 00:15:24,760 Greetings to Empress. 180 00:15:24,760 --> 00:15:26,700 You called me here... 181 00:15:27,340 --> 00:15:29,170 It hurts! 182 00:15:29,920 --> 00:15:32,860 Why can't I pinpoint the pressure point? 183 00:15:32,860 --> 00:15:35,180 Your Majesty is learning acupuncture? 184 00:15:35,180 --> 00:15:36,970 Yes. 185 00:15:38,140 --> 00:15:41,210 someone gifted me a Polygonum Thunb 186 00:15:41,210 --> 00:15:45,460 Originally I wanted to personally give it to Princess Royal, 187 00:15:45,460 --> 00:15:49,200 but who knew that I've recently had many headaches. 188 00:15:49,200 --> 00:15:51,440 So I called you over here. 189 00:15:55,600 --> 00:15:58,110 Your Majesty, are you okay? 190 00:15:59,780 --> 00:16:01,690 It's alright. 191 00:16:01,690 --> 00:16:04,720 I noticed that Princess Royal recently developed some gray hairs, 192 00:16:04,720 --> 00:16:06,880 so I must trouble you 193 00:16:06,880 --> 00:16:08,780 to give it to Princess Royal. 194 00:16:08,780 --> 00:16:11,580 It'll also count as a piece of my sincerity. 195 00:16:16,050 --> 00:16:18,660 Empress! Your Majesty! 196 00:16:18,660 --> 00:16:21,170 Someone come! Her Majesty has fainted! 197 00:16:21,170 --> 00:16:22,920 Someone come! 198 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:24,890 - Your Majesty! - Someone come! 199 00:16:24,890 --> 00:16:27,180 - Empress! - Her Majesty fainted! 200 00:16:27,180 --> 00:16:29,750 - Empress! - Call for an Imperial Physician! Quick! 201 00:16:29,750 --> 00:16:32,020 Are you alright? Her Majesty's hand is red, 202 00:16:32,020 --> 00:16:34,390 Hurry and bring the medical oil! 203 00:16:34,390 --> 00:16:36,480 Lord Lang, I've heard that you know acupuncture. 204 00:16:36,480 --> 00:16:38,150 Please try to save Her Majesty! 205 00:16:38,150 --> 00:16:41,160 I...only know a bit. 206 00:16:41,160 --> 00:16:43,420 I can't save her. 207 00:16:43,420 --> 00:16:45,850 Urgent matter, Empress is hanging by a thread 208 00:16:45,850 --> 00:16:48,720 I'm afraid that we won't be able to wait for the Imperial Physician to come. Please try! 209 00:16:48,720 --> 00:16:51,130 I...I'm not a doctor. 210 00:16:51,130 --> 00:16:52,930 - Please try! - No way! 211 00:16:52,930 --> 00:16:53,820 - Please try! - No way! 212 00:16:53,820 --> 00:16:55,590 Please try! 213 00:16:56,340 --> 00:16:57,580 - Please try! - I really can't! 214 00:16:57,580 --> 00:16:59,100 I really can't! 215 00:16:59,100 --> 00:17:01,030 Hurry! Let's move Her Majesty back to her bedchambers. 216 00:17:01,030 --> 00:17:02,660 Alright. 217 00:17:03,030 --> 00:17:04,390 Come, be careful. 218 00:17:04,390 --> 00:17:05,110 Her Majesty 219 00:17:05,190 --> 00:17:06,710 Slowly. 220 00:17:19,260 --> 00:17:22,850 I don't know why you're trying to get close to Princess Royal, 221 00:17:22,850 --> 00:17:25,320 but this is not something 222 00:17:25,320 --> 00:17:26,950 that you should be doing. 223 00:17:26,950 --> 00:17:30,930 I'm no longer the teenager that only knows how to perform acrobatics. 224 00:17:31,490 --> 00:17:33,610 I know what I am doing. 225 00:17:33,610 --> 00:17:38,770 if a little bit goes wrong, the war will start 226 00:17:38,770 --> 00:17:42,570 What you are facing and what you have experienced in the inner palace are different. 227 00:17:42,570 --> 00:17:46,700 The inner palace conflicts is just humiliating someone. It's just conflicts between women. 228 00:17:46,700 --> 00:17:50,750 However, on the real battlefield, the outcome is only death. 229 00:17:50,750 --> 00:17:53,260 When someone's arm has been cut off, in order to survive, 230 00:17:53,260 --> 00:17:56,660 they ceaselessly crawl back home, leaving a trail of fresh blood in their wake. 231 00:17:56,660 --> 00:17:59,470 When someone has been beheaded, their eyes are still wide open. 232 00:17:59,470 --> 00:18:03,430 Even in death, they can't believe that they are no longer alive. 233 00:18:03,430 --> 00:18:07,460 Even though I have not witnessed the situations that you mentioned, I know 234 00:18:07,460 --> 00:18:10,890 that when you men are on the battlefield, it's the women who are waiting. 235 00:18:10,890 --> 00:18:13,680 It's the women who are bearing the burdens in the back. 236 00:18:13,680 --> 00:18:16,770 Ningzhi, it's dangerous here. 237 00:18:16,770 --> 00:18:19,040 I don't want you to be hurt. 238 00:18:19,040 --> 00:18:22,320 But I am already in the midst of danger. 239 00:18:22,320 --> 00:18:26,700 Whether you agree or not, I can no longer turn back. 240 00:18:27,790 --> 00:18:31,550 Furthermore, rather than being under the umbrella of your protection, 241 00:18:31,550 --> 00:18:34,570 I would rather fight alongside you. 242 00:18:39,170 --> 00:18:42,980 I know you aren't an enemy, you're on the same path. 243 00:18:59,860 --> 00:19:02,860 Noble Consort Ning, I have something to beg of you. 244 00:19:02,860 --> 00:19:04,060 What is it? 245 00:19:04,060 --> 00:19:06,390 Prince of Guangding went to Lihua Academy again. 246 00:19:06,390 --> 00:19:09,940 He's insisting that I go to Huaxiang Palace to serve him. 247 00:19:09,940 --> 00:19:14,430 Looking at his gaze, I know that if I go there I will not be able to preserve my chastity. 248 00:19:14,430 --> 00:19:16,430 Ban Ling'er, get up first. 249 00:19:16,430 --> 00:19:19,030 Don't worry, I will persuade Prince of Guangding. 250 00:19:19,030 --> 00:19:20,980 Your Highness. 251 00:19:20,980 --> 00:19:26,150 As a servant, does it mean that I have to be bullied? 252 00:19:26,150 --> 00:19:29,370 I want to follow you, no matter what you want me to do. 253 00:19:29,370 --> 00:19:31,590 I want to be an upright person. 254 00:19:31,590 --> 00:19:35,320 I'm afraid that you'll endure even more hardships if you follow me. 255 00:19:35,320 --> 00:19:38,820 I told Ah Jiao and Ah Qiao to stay just for that reason. 256 00:19:38,820 --> 00:19:41,880 I pity you, so I can't have you to be my servant. 257 00:19:41,880 --> 00:19:47,650 Your Majesty, please have some mercy and let me out of this sea of struggles. 258 00:19:50,020 --> 00:19:55,200 How about this? I'll arrange for you to be His Majesty's servant, this way you don't need to be afraid. 259 00:19:55,200 --> 00:19:57,020 Thank you, Your Highness. 260 00:19:59,100 --> 00:20:00,520 Your Majesty. 261 00:20:00,520 --> 00:20:03,060 Ningzhi, where have you been all day? 262 00:20:03,060 --> 00:20:05,230 I've been trying to find you to no avail. 263 00:20:05,230 --> 00:20:10,100 I heard that there is a physician outside the palace that knows how to treat the chill, so I went to investigate some more. 264 00:20:10,740 --> 00:20:12,090 How is it? 265 00:20:12,090 --> 00:20:16,540 Unlike the rumors, the prescription he wrote is the same as the one the imperial physicians wrote. 266 00:20:19,170 --> 00:20:24,520 Today, Imperial Physician Han also told me that this may not be the chills. 267 00:20:24,520 --> 00:20:29,590 It might be because there are burdens weighing on my mind, and the developed symptoms are similar to the cill. 268 00:20:29,590 --> 00:20:32,980 Then Your Majesty, it's even more imperative that you try to settle down. 269 00:20:33,950 --> 00:20:36,990 Coincidentally, I've brought an intelligent and quick-witted servant. 270 00:20:36,990 --> 00:20:39,660 With her serving you, I'll be more assured. 271 00:20:39,660 --> 00:20:41,290 Greetings to Your Majesty. 272 00:20:41,290 --> 00:20:44,050 Since it's someone that Noble Consort brought, then she can stay. 273 00:20:44,050 --> 00:20:46,340 Many thanks to Your Majesty. 274 00:20:46,340 --> 00:20:48,100 You can go. 275 00:20:58,990 --> 00:21:01,910 May Your Majesty live for ten thousand years. 276 00:21:02,930 --> 00:21:04,700 Rise. 277 00:21:12,870 --> 00:21:16,650 These five people truly do resemble me. 278 00:21:16,650 --> 00:21:18,680 Your Majesty is... 279 00:21:19,300 --> 00:21:21,390 These are my substitutes. 280 00:21:21,390 --> 00:21:25,520 In the future, my whereabouts will only be known by the military general, prime minister, 281 00:21:25,520 --> 00:21:27,680 and you. 282 00:21:27,680 --> 00:21:29,840 In the future, the servants serving me 283 00:21:29,840 --> 00:21:33,730 and the guards protecting me will be changed daily. 284 00:21:33,730 --> 00:21:36,540 Your Majesty, rest assured. 285 00:21:36,540 --> 00:21:38,620 I will help you. 286 00:21:38,620 --> 00:21:41,300 You must settle down and focus on recovering your health. 287 00:21:41,300 --> 00:21:44,170 Only then will you have the energy to fight against Prince of Guangding and Princess Royal. 288 00:21:44,170 --> 00:21:48,560 Of course I believe that you will help me. 289 00:21:48,560 --> 00:21:52,290 You promised, right? 290 00:21:57,890 --> 00:22:01,250 Your Majesty should rest early, I will be leaving now. 291 00:22:08,090 --> 00:22:16,020 [Xin Hui Restaurant] 292 00:22:17,250 --> 00:22:22,210 How is it after your investigation? Is that person reliable? 293 00:22:22,210 --> 00:22:26,400 He's reliable. Trust me, older sister. 294 00:22:27,040 --> 00:22:33,260 This is a big matter, I won't allow any mistakes. Make sure it gets done properly. 295 00:22:36,850 --> 00:22:40,090 Princess Royal, can you face the previous Emperor? 296 00:22:40,090 --> 00:22:44,710 If you weren't the previous Emperor's child, we would have long censored you! 297 00:22:44,710 --> 00:22:45,750 That's right! 298 00:22:45,750 --> 00:22:48,430 -We should've reported long ago! -Yeah! 299 00:22:48,430 --> 00:22:51,160 -We'll report you! -Right! 300 00:22:53,470 --> 00:22:55,780 Right! 301 00:22:55,780 --> 00:22:59,760 Prince, are these old men talking? 302 00:22:59,760 --> 00:23:04,030 From start to finish, they keep talking about the previous emperor. 303 00:23:04,030 --> 00:23:05,590 I understand. 304 00:23:06,040 --> 00:23:07,940 No need for so many people. 305 00:23:08,660 --> 00:23:11,320 I alone will be enough. 306 00:23:11,320 --> 00:23:12,530 will report it already 307 00:23:12,530 --> 00:23:16,380 the late emperor loved the people as his own children, he was our benefactor 308 00:23:16,380 --> 00:23:20,330 The land and empire of the long-lasting Great Liang all belong to the previous Emperor! 309 00:23:20,330 --> 00:23:23,610 This is the land of the previous emperor! 310 00:23:24,450 --> 00:23:27,410 Doing this, can you face the previous emperor? 311 00:23:29,820 --> 00:23:33,540 Lord Lang! 312 00:23:33,540 --> 00:23:36,460 What is he doing? 313 00:23:36,460 --> 00:23:38,950 -Put that down! -What is he doing? 314 00:23:38,950 --> 00:23:42,160 -Put that down! -What is he doing? 315 00:23:42,160 --> 00:23:45,100 -Put that down! -What is he doing? 316 00:23:45,100 --> 00:23:47,990 People without wants are not useful. 317 00:23:47,990 --> 00:23:51,670 His eyes are filled with wanting of power. 318 00:23:51,670 --> 00:23:54,650 Only we can give him power. 319 00:23:54,650 --> 00:23:56,550 Lang Kun is useful. 320 00:23:56,550 --> 00:23:58,960 -Lord Lang! -What are you doing? 321 00:23:58,960 --> 00:24:01,450 I'll send you all to see the past emperor today! 322 00:24:01,450 --> 00:24:03,370 Lord Lang! 323 00:24:03,370 --> 00:24:10,120 He'll do anything for his owner. A good dog, indeed. 324 00:24:13,920 --> 00:24:17,210 I'll let you all go see the previous emperor! 325 00:24:17,210 --> 00:24:19,490 -Put that down! -What is he doing? 326 00:24:36,490 --> 00:24:39,370 [Destiny...] 327 00:24:49,520 --> 00:24:51,270 Oh. 328 00:25:25,570 --> 00:25:29,170 I already heard that you knew some tricks and could make the Empress Dowager happy. 329 00:25:29,170 --> 00:25:33,260 -You really can... -I'm just entertaining Her Majesty. 330 00:25:36,170 --> 00:25:38,280 I think there's someone spying on us... 331 00:25:38,280 --> 00:25:40,260 Who cares? 332 00:26:13,590 --> 00:26:16,100 Today I called all of you over so urgently, 333 00:26:16,100 --> 00:26:19,950 Because we'll go on with something big. I can't lose your cooperation. 334 00:26:19,950 --> 00:26:23,690 Lord Wei already went to Bei Shou base to go convince the general there. 335 00:26:23,690 --> 00:26:25,480 I will help you immensely. 336 00:26:25,480 --> 00:26:29,230 I know that everyone has some doubts. 337 00:26:29,230 --> 00:26:33,940 Worries that our power is small and unable to overthrow the Emperor. 338 00:26:33,940 --> 00:26:41,440 But that's not it. Many people of the Imperial Court have sided with us. 339 00:26:41,440 --> 00:26:44,270 We'll naturally believe Princess Royal and the Prince, 340 00:26:44,270 --> 00:26:50,520 I don't know who they are though. I'm afraid we will hurt our friend. 341 00:26:52,740 --> 00:26:54,650 Yu. 342 00:27:02,430 --> 00:27:06,970 This little booklet has the answer. Everyone can take a glimpse at it. 343 00:27:06,970 --> 00:27:10,000 However, you must burn it right after reading. 344 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:13,730 You must not mention it. 345 00:27:14,360 --> 00:27:17,130 Understood. I'll keep quiet. 346 00:27:17,130 --> 00:27:21,040 Good. I've already agreed with General Wei, 347 00:27:21,040 --> 00:27:25,430 We will start this in three months. 348 00:27:28,790 --> 00:27:33,870 Look at the map. The north side is the stupid emperor's weakness. 349 00:27:34,330 --> 00:27:38,300 That will be our starting point. 350 00:27:41,690 --> 00:27:43,650 [names] 351 00:27:45,630 --> 00:27:51,960 We already have armies from eight counties. 352 00:27:57,920 --> 00:27:59,880 [Names] 353 00:28:03,070 --> 00:28:06,900 [Xiang Tian Restaurant] 354 00:28:13,600 --> 00:28:17,160 It's on you now, Consort Ning. 355 00:28:17,160 --> 00:28:21,060 I will do my best, princess. 356 00:28:21,060 --> 00:28:23,450 Thank you very much, Consort Ning. 357 00:28:41,390 --> 00:28:45,300 (names) 358 00:28:45,300 --> 00:28:48,970 (names) 359 00:28:48,970 --> 00:28:54,840 (names) 360 00:29:03,570 --> 00:29:06,530 Sister, you were right. 361 00:29:06,530 --> 00:29:12,330 She got off the carriage only three miles out and headed to the south. 362 00:29:15,320 --> 00:29:20,860 Perhaps...she really is a spy sent by His Majesty. 363 00:29:22,330 --> 00:29:26,310 Sister, what should we do now? 364 00:29:26,310 --> 00:29:29,310 I've already sent people to watch her carefully. 365 00:29:29,310 --> 00:29:31,500 Tell your men, 366 00:29:31,500 --> 00:29:35,890 If she didn't return to the palace or do something secret, 367 00:29:35,890 --> 00:29:38,920 or even see someone unrelated. 368 00:29:39,350 --> 00:29:42,530 Then tell them to be disguised as thieves and go kill her. 369 00:29:42,530 --> 00:29:45,020 Kill her? 370 00:29:45,020 --> 00:29:49,030 Sister, she is a consort. Her death will shake the court. 371 00:29:49,030 --> 00:29:52,000 I'm afraid this will interrupt our plans. 372 00:29:52,800 --> 00:29:56,500 His Majesty's consort isn't in the palace serving him, 373 00:29:56,500 --> 00:30:01,630 going out on her own and killed by bandits. 374 00:30:01,630 --> 00:30:07,670 What does it have to do with us? The blame is on those palace guards, 375 00:30:07,670 --> 00:30:11,820 How come they didn't watch carefully and let her out? 376 00:30:13,590 --> 00:30:19,420 You're right. Even if they investigate, they'll find no evidence. 377 00:30:19,420 --> 00:30:22,520 I hope everything is a misunderstanding. 378 00:30:22,940 --> 00:30:27,100 Ning Zhi is the Emperor's favorite. 379 00:30:27,100 --> 00:30:30,350 Everyone likes her in the palace. 380 00:30:30,350 --> 00:30:35,450 If we can use her, then she'll be a big help. 381 00:30:35,450 --> 00:30:40,920 But she's like Wei Guang, difficult to control. 382 00:30:40,920 --> 00:30:46,480 If things go wrong, she'll cause a fire to start. If that's the case... 383 00:30:47,310 --> 00:30:49,890 I should extinguish her first. 384 00:30:50,840 --> 00:30:54,390 (names) 385 00:30:54,390 --> 00:30:57,590 (names) 386 00:31:18,340 --> 00:31:21,230 [Bai Ling Inn] 387 00:31:21,730 --> 00:31:24,170 Looking for a vacancy? 388 00:31:24,170 --> 00:31:28,160 -Not paying back my money? -You're hitting me! 389 00:31:28,160 --> 00:31:30,000 Customer! 390 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,810 One room. 391 00:31:30,810 --> 00:31:32,700 Yep, one room. This way. 392 00:31:32,700 --> 00:31:34,670 -You two, don't start fighting! -I dare you to come at me! 393 00:31:34,670 --> 00:31:38,160 Are you listening to me? 394 00:31:38,160 --> 00:31:39,480 You can stay here. 395 00:31:39,480 --> 00:31:41,460 Please get me a sheet of paper. 396 00:31:41,460 --> 00:31:44,850 -Paper? We don't have any. -Please. 397 00:31:44,850 --> 00:31:47,280 -Alright, I'll go find some. -Thanks. 398 00:32:22,790 --> 00:32:26,460 -There are no more rooms today. -Let's go. 399 00:32:45,050 --> 00:32:48,350 (names) 400 00:33:02,880 --> 00:33:04,650 Who are you guys looking for? 401 00:33:06,060 --> 00:33:09,170 What are you guys doing? Don't touch anything! 402 00:33:13,240 --> 00:33:16,390 There's so many people in the court on Princess Royal's side. 403 00:33:16,390 --> 00:33:19,170 May the customer inside please open the door, I am Xiao Er! 404 00:33:22,740 --> 00:33:24,190 Open the door! 405 00:33:26,630 --> 00:33:29,380 Whoever's inside, open the door! Open the door! 406 00:33:29,380 --> 00:33:31,180 Chase her! 407 00:33:48,570 --> 00:33:50,110 Over there! 408 00:33:59,970 --> 00:34:01,620 Lang Kun! 409 00:34:03,010 --> 00:34:04,530 Why are you here? 410 00:34:04,530 --> 00:34:08,620 That's what I want to ask you. Why are you here? 411 00:34:10,180 --> 00:34:15,070 It was difficult for me to make a trip outside, so I wanted to go to Nan Feng Xian 412 00:34:15,070 --> 00:34:18,960 to visit the people in Bai Xi Circus that were wounded. 413 00:34:18,960 --> 00:34:24,010 Who knew that this place would be so dangerous, I even encountered some gangsters. 414 00:34:24,440 --> 00:34:27,980 Are you saying these words to deceive an idiot? 415 00:34:27,980 --> 00:34:31,420 Impudent! You dare to be impolite with me! 416 00:34:32,290 --> 00:34:35,720 I won't go in circles with you. Stop talking and take off your clothes. 417 00:34:35,720 --> 00:34:37,180 What? 418 00:34:37,180 --> 00:34:42,450 I'm telling you to take off your clothes, do you understand? Change your clothes, Noble Consort Ning. 419 00:34:42,450 --> 00:34:44,450 You dare to shame me? 420 00:34:44,450 --> 00:34:47,110 You womenfolk really are bothersome. 421 00:34:58,600 --> 00:35:00,660 You! 422 00:35:00,660 --> 00:35:06,220 How interesting. Why are these words on Noble Consort Ning's robes? 423 00:35:07,060 --> 00:35:12,120 It's all people's names. They look so familiar. 424 00:35:12,120 --> 00:35:16,380 It's all from the registry, right? 425 00:35:16,380 --> 00:35:19,310 Lang Kun! You dare to take off my clothes, 426 00:35:19,310 --> 00:35:22,890 when I tell the Emperor, your head will roll tomorrow! 427 00:35:23,650 --> 00:35:27,240 Forty or so names, Noble Consort Ning sure has a good memory. 428 00:35:27,240 --> 00:35:31,030 You remember all the names on the registry. 429 00:35:32,380 --> 00:35:34,540 Then I'll be frank with you. 430 00:35:34,540 --> 00:35:38,920 This is what Princess Royal wanted me to do, all just to be on the safe side. 431 00:35:38,920 --> 00:35:44,170 Whoever has ideas about this robe is the spy in our circle. 432 00:35:44,170 --> 00:35:46,450 If you don't believe me, you can ask her. 433 00:35:46,450 --> 00:35:50,100 Will she trust me or trust you? 434 00:35:50,100 --> 00:35:52,910 Alright then, I'll go ask Princess Royal then. 435 00:35:55,370 --> 00:35:57,070 What now? 436 00:35:57,900 --> 00:36:04,060 Ye Ningzhi, let me tell you, starting from today, you'll obey every word I say. 437 00:36:04,060 --> 00:36:08,860 If I want you to walk, you'll walk. If I want you to stand, you'll stand. Got it? 438 00:36:08,860 --> 00:36:12,860 Otherwise, I'll give this robe away. 439 00:36:12,860 --> 00:36:17,530 You should be clear that Princess Royal has seen you wear this robe. 440 00:36:17,530 --> 00:36:19,760 You won't be able to get away with it. 441 00:36:19,760 --> 00:36:24,560 If she knew you betrayed her, how would she attack you? 442 00:36:25,280 --> 00:36:27,050 Princess Royal won't believe you. 443 00:36:27,050 --> 00:36:29,330 Then let's just give it a try. 444 00:36:29,330 --> 00:36:32,140 I've personally witnessed Princess Royal's methods. 445 00:36:32,140 --> 00:36:36,760 She'll really make you want to beg for death. 446 00:36:43,780 --> 00:36:48,530 I've already investigated that your Bai Xi Circus' Uncle Kun passed away a few days ago. 447 00:36:48,530 --> 00:36:52,780 Go back and tell them that they were on the way, 448 00:36:52,780 --> 00:36:59,880 and coincidentally, thought there were gangsters knocking on your door, and so you escaped. Remember that. I'm leaving. 449 00:37:10,100 --> 00:37:14,530 This Lang Kun...who is he? 450 00:37:28,880 --> 00:37:31,940 Lord Lang, you saved us from Princess Royal's hands, 451 00:37:31,940 --> 00:37:33,680 yet why have you been keeping us confined in here? 452 00:37:33,680 --> 00:37:36,150 Fellow lords, please do not fret. 453 00:37:36,150 --> 00:37:38,610 Today I came to take you away. 454 00:37:38,610 --> 00:37:41,900 Upon reaching the West River, there will be a boat to take you away. 455 00:37:41,900 --> 00:37:43,490 Lang Kun, 456 00:37:43,490 --> 00:37:46,370 whose side are you on? Why did you save us? 457 00:37:46,370 --> 00:37:48,750 - That's right. - Don't say anything. 458 00:37:48,750 --> 00:37:51,670 Change your identities and find some place to hide. 459 00:37:51,670 --> 00:37:54,130 Are you one of the Emperor's people? 460 00:37:54,130 --> 00:37:57,240 This Princess Royal is cruel and despotic. 461 00:37:57,240 --> 00:38:00,420 Liang is in trouble. If we leave now, 462 00:38:00,420 --> 00:38:02,810 - what will become of our Great Liang? - That's right. 463 00:38:02,810 --> 00:38:05,970 Don't do anything. 464 00:38:05,970 --> 00:38:08,850 One day in the future, when Great Liang needs you, 465 00:38:08,850 --> 00:38:11,650 there will naturally be someone to bring you back to court. 466 00:38:13,010 --> 00:38:17,000 - Please. - Let's go. 467 00:38:26,600 --> 00:38:28,230 Your Majesty. 468 00:38:34,500 --> 00:38:36,870 Greetings to Noble Consort NIng. 469 00:38:38,520 --> 00:38:40,400 Where's the Emperor? 470 00:38:44,590 --> 00:38:48,140 Your Highness, I have waited outside for a long time. 471 00:38:48,140 --> 00:38:53,620 I do not know which palace the Emperor has gone to. I am unaware of his whereabouts. 472 00:38:58,480 --> 00:38:59,820 Your Majesty, what happened? 473 00:38:59,820 --> 00:39:03,390 I feel so cold. 474 00:39:04,130 --> 00:39:08,700 Only a few days after the chill got better...it returned... 475 00:39:08,700 --> 00:39:10,820 Someone come! 476 00:39:10,820 --> 00:39:14,500 - You guys first bring some hot soup and bring over a down blanket. - Yes. 477 00:39:14,500 --> 00:39:17,460 The Emperor's illness flared up, I must go find the Imperial Physician right away. 478 00:39:17,460 --> 00:39:21,550 That's right, you go to Wai Xiang Hall and bring Noble Consort Ning here. 479 00:39:21,550 --> 00:39:23,120 Yes! 480 00:39:41,390 --> 00:39:46,490 I tripped just now and it's difficult for me to walk. You should go find the Imperial Physician. 481 00:39:46,490 --> 00:39:48,000 Yes. 482 00:39:49,280 --> 00:39:51,160 You two guard outside. 483 00:39:51,160 --> 00:39:52,560 Yes. 484 00:39:57,370 --> 00:40:00,440 Your Majesty, don't worry, the Imperial Physician will be here soon. 485 00:40:00,440 --> 00:40:04,850 Please forgive me for disregarding protocol. I can only use my body to warm you. 486 00:40:12,140 --> 00:40:15,210 Noble Consort Ning has arrived! 487 00:40:22,070 --> 00:40:25,850 Your Majesty, how is your condition? 488 00:40:25,850 --> 00:40:29,190 My chill...has flared up again... 489 00:40:29,190 --> 00:40:31,380 It's the same as before... 490 00:40:31,380 --> 00:40:33,080 Did you call for the Imperial Physician? 491 00:40:33,080 --> 00:40:34,550 Already did it just now. 492 00:40:34,550 --> 00:40:40,190 Noble Consort Ning...I haven't seen you for the whole day... 493 00:40:40,190 --> 00:40:41,780 Where did you go? 494 00:40:41,780 --> 00:40:46,140 I went to release lanterns for the Great Liang. 495 00:40:46,140 --> 00:40:51,230 Ningzhi...tonight... 496 00:40:51,230 --> 00:40:53,240 Stay beside me... 497 00:40:54,870 --> 00:40:58,670 Your Majesty, you must rest well. 498 00:40:58,670 --> 00:41:04,140 I will watch you fall asleep first before I return to my hall. 499 00:41:04,140 --> 00:41:09,900 I am alright...you should go...I'll rest now... 500 00:41:15,940 --> 00:41:24,000 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 501 00:41:36,040 --> 00:41:44,170 ♫ In the clear sky, thousands of fireflies drift around ♫ 502 00:41:45,020 --> 00:41:52,760 ♫ You were once the most ordinary firefly of them all ♫ 503 00:41:53,850 --> 00:41:57,720 ♫ When you approached me, time stopped ♫ 504 00:41:57,720 --> 00:42:00,900 ♫ My heart started racing ♫ 505 00:42:00,900 --> 00:42:09,420 ♫ It was like a dream ♫ 506 00:42:11,630 --> 00:42:19,170 ♫ I travel against the light in search for a faraway shadow ♫ 507 00:42:20,460 --> 00:42:28,230 ♫ The crowded mountain cities, but I find it so peaceful ♫ 508 00:42:29,390 --> 00:42:33,860 ♫ I really want to let go of my name and identity ♫ 509 00:42:33,860 --> 00:42:37,260 ♫ I will watch the peaceful marketplace with you ♫ 510 00:42:37,260 --> 00:42:45,600 ♫ I will wait with you for the rain to stop ♫ 511 00:42:45,600 --> 00:42:54,800 ♫ I will light the light of love to shine into your life ♫ 512 00:42:54,800 --> 00:43:03,860 ♫ So that all the dangerous rivers can soften your eyes ♫ 513 00:43:03,860 --> 00:43:08,280 ♫ Like the crystal tears in the dead of night ♫ 514 00:43:08,280 --> 00:43:12,750 ♫ My heart has become more transparent and stronger ♫ 515 00:43:12,750 --> 00:43:22,350 ♫ Even if it aches, it will not break ♫ 45616