Original subtitles

[English subtitles are available]

[Fighting for love]

[Episode 32]

Leave it here.

Is this a little dog?

It's so cute.

Can you give it to me?

It means a lot to me.

If you like it,

someday

I'll make you another one, okay?

It's a deal then.

It's a deal.

Your Majesty.

I'll take my leave.

[Duke Shengguo's Mansion]

Your Excellency.

I have heard praise about

and am rewarding with merit

former Duke Shengguo, Han Huaicheng.

Please don't lose your temper.

Please behave yourself before the imperial edict.

Former Duke Shengguo, Han Huaicheng was loyal and upright,

fought against foreign enemies

and ensured the security of the country.

However, due to negligence in Beimo,

Nanxia lost a hero.

I'm very sorry.

Fortunately, Han family's orphan Mai Sui has been found,

providing some consolation.

Han Maisui is from a well-known family,

and is a virtuous woman.

She is to be given the title of Imperial Honored Consort

and take charge of Changle Palace.

She's to be given 100 pearls

and 1000 pieces of brocade.

By order of

His Majesty.

Bai.

Go to Duke Shengguo's Mansion and give this to Mai.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty got up before dawn

and made this bird's nest porridge yourself.

If His Majesty finds out,

his heart will surely ache for Your Majesty.

Every morning, His Majesty

doesn't have time to eat

before he takes care of administrative matters.

As the Empress,

I should pay more attention to him.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Jinchu.

Take them to the side chamber.

Don't let the porridge get cold.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Brother, get up, don't stand on ceremony.

His Majesty is giving this to her?

I've been ordered to go to Duke Shengguo's Mansion.

I'll take my leave.

Brother.

Brother.

How about

I go in your place?

I'm afraid that'd be inappropriate.

Brother.

Whether His Majesty is willing or not,

I'm the one wearing the crown.

Anyway,

this is between the three of us.

Why don't you let me handle it myself?

This is an important matter.

Make sure you deliver it.

Brother.

Don’t worry.

I’ll give it to Mai myself.

[Duke Shengguo's Mansion]

Mai.

I'd like to say a few words to you.

It won't take long.

Go ahead.

I know about your relationship with His Majesty.

Now that you've been conferred the title of Imperial Honored Consort,

it's official,

congratulations.

But I want to remind you,

as long as I, the Empress, am around,

I'm the only one who has the right

to stand by His Majesty's side and care for the world

with him.

Today is your big day.

I brought you a gift.

You don't have to stand on ceremony, Your Majesty.

Move.

This is a forbidden area.

No trespassing without an official tablet.

Don't be unruly.

Step aside.

Marshal Mai, are you in a hurry to enter the palace?

I’m no longer the Marshal of the Zhenbei Army.

Don’t call me that.

I want to see His Majesty.

Can you help me?

I'll take you to the inner court myself.

Please.

Your Majesty.

-You can't go in without a summon. -Do not call me that!

Your Majesty.

You...

Please don't.

Your Highness.

You can't go any further.

You can't go any further!

Wait.

Your Majesty.

You may leave.

Yes, Your Majesty.

What are you doing?

There's no one else now.

What do you want to ask?

I'll tell you everything.

That's not enough?

Beat me up then.

Okay?

Why did you do that?

I don't want you

to leave with others.

So you want to cut off my wings

and lock me up in the cage you gave me?

What are you talking about?

How could I cut off your wings?

As long as you are willing,

I'll prepare a carriage to send you out of the palace

and let you live in your own mansion.

You don't like all the formalities, right?

Then we won't follow them.

But I just have one small request.

I hope

you can stay where I can see you.

Take a look. It's fresh out of the oven.

Do you want some?

Okay.

Have a look.

It's hot. It's fresh out of the oven.

Brother Tang.

Miss Xiu'er.

Why are you in Shengdu?

I came to see you guys.

Where’s Mai?

Mai is in camp.

Well,

I'll ask my men to prepare some good wine and dishes

to welcome you.

Okay.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

His Majesty asked Her Majesty to go to bed.

No need to wait.

Thank you, Mr. Zhang, for coming.

A few days ago,

I sent someone to Xuzhou.

In your name,

he purchased 165 acres of sacrificial land and five courtyards.

Your father and younger brother have been taken there.

They are doing well now.

Don't worry.

I'm not worthy of the Empress' compassion.

I don't know...

how to repay Your Majesty.

You're His Majesty's right-hand man.

Serving the Emperor with all your heart and soul

would be the greatest reward for me.

That is my duty.

Then why isn't His Majesty here today?

Your Majesty.

His Majesty left the palace just now.

I got it.

Thank you, Mr. Zhang.

Thank you.

I'll take my leave.

Fill it up.

Guys,

I suggest that we let our Marshal Mai

say a few words.

Alright?

Okay.

Say a few words.

Fill it up.

All these years,

thank you for taking care of me.

I deeply cherish all our

little memories.

Especially you, Wang Qi.

From now on,

we can't fight together again,

but we brothers

have been through hell together.

You mustn't forget me in the future.

We only follow Marshal Mai.

Yes, we follow Marshal Mai!

Well said.

Follow Marshal Mai. Follow Marshal Mai.

Drink. Drink.

In the south are the trees with curved drooping branches,

with the kudzu clinging to them.

Soldiers beat the drum.

-In the south are the trees with curved drooping branches, -Yes!

with the kudzu clinging to them.

The green grass is fresh.

My friend picks it.

Soldiers beat the drum.

It sounds brilliant.

Spears and blades...

Greetings, Your Majesty.

You may leave.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Why didn't you invite me for good food?

Let's sit down and talk.

What are you doing here?

You scared everyone away.

Who will drink with me?

If you really want to drink,

I can accompany you.

I just don't understand.

I've told you everything.

Why are you still avoiding me?

What do you want to say?

I want to say,

you would rather stay in this shitty camp

and hook up with them

than come back to accompany me?

The dog is back.

You're married.

Why are you pestering me?

Why are you pestering me?

Mai, who’s coming back?

No.

Mai.

Who’s back?

Can you make it clear?

Father.

Your Majesty, why are you back?

Father, don't stand on ceremony.

Please.

Please, Your Majesty.

I have something to tell you.

It's not convenient in the palace.

Your Majesty, are you worried about the Imperial Honored Consort?

My thoughts

can't escape your wise eyes.

How did a man become a woman?

She's even been conferred the title of consort, yet she lives outside the palace,

worrying His Majesty

and making him leave the palace all the time.

Please make a decision for me, Father.

Your Majesty is still young.

The other concubines haven't entered the palace yet.

That's why you don't know what to do.

It's not difficult.

Since she's outside the palace, it's hard for Your Majesty to exert control.

Why don't you summon her to the palace?

But the Imperial Honored Consort is like a vice Empress

and she's the Emperor's favorite.

His Majesty personally allowed her

to not live in the palace.

My daughter,

you are the Empress.

It's your duty to take charge of the six courts.

So what if she's the Imperial Honored Consort?

With me around,

the position of the Empress will always belong to you and you only.

I understand.

Father, have some tea.

Why is Your Majesty here?

It's late.

You should go back and rest.

I guess

I'll sleep in the Imperial Study tonight.

Your Majesty has so much work.

My heart aches to see it.

I want to share your burden.

But the policy proposals are all about matters of state.

How can Your Majesty share the burden?

As the Empress,

I should shoulder the responsibility of managing the six palaces for you

so that you won't have any worries.

I know you and the Imperial Honored Consort

have known each other since childhood.

You share weal and woe.

I dare not compete.

But Your Majesty is busy with state affairs every day

and you still have to take time to visit the Imperial Honored Consort.

How can you rest well?

You worry too much.

I know what I'm doing.

I'm not trying to meddle in your business.

I just feel sorry for you.

Besides,

since the Imperial Honored Consort belongs to Your Majesty,

she can't stay outside the palace forever.

I'm afraid it's not good for the prince's reputation in the future either.

What do you think?

So, Your Majesty wants to...

I want to borrow someone from Your Majesty.

Okay, I got it.

Miss Xiu'er.

Who are you?

Her Majesty has summoned

Xu Xiu'er to the palace to accompany Her Majesty.

Her Majesty summoned me?

Her Majesty has always enjoyed listening to stories.

She heard that Miss Xiu'er is knowledgeable

so she invited you to the palace to talk.

This is a good thing.

Miss, please.

I have to tell Mai.

Please wait a moment.

Miss, the carriage is waiting outside.

We can't keep Her Majesty waiting.

Come with me.

Marshal Mai.

You're finally back.

Her Majesty sent someone

to summon Miss Xiu'er to the palace!

Miss Xiu'er, your background is rather embarrassing.

So you and Mai

went through so much together.

Yes.

I don’t understand.

You married Mai

to hide her identity as a woman.

Didn't it ever occur to you

that this could ruin your life?

I know.

But I don't regret it.

Miss Xiu'er, you're really admirable.

I like you very much.

I want to make you a court lady

so you can stay by my side.

Would you like to stay with me?

Greetings, Imperial Honored Consort.

Her Majesty sent me here specially to congratulate you...

Where is Xiu'er?

Miss Xiu'er is having tea with Her Majesty.

Here comes the Imperial Honored Consort.

Mai.

Imperial Honored Consort, you came at the right time.

Miss Xiu'er is smart,

educated and well-mannered.

I like her very much.

I just discussed with Miss Xiu'er

to keep her by my side

as a court lady.

I...

Right, Miss Xiu'er?

Your Majesty wants to keep my Xiu'er

in the palace?

Of course.

Since Her Majesty is so enthusiastic,

and you like my Xiu'er so much,

I'll stay, too.

I'm just worried that Xiu'er doesn't know the rules

and accidentally offends the other sisters.

I'll stay and teach her.

I hope Your Majesty won't mind.

Since you're so righteous,

I'm very happy.

Changle Palace has long been...

Xiu'er.

Let’s go.

Mai, you decided to stay?

Your Majesty.

There's one more thing.

Go ahead.

Since His Majesty ascended the throne,

the six palaces have been vacant.

Besides me,

there's only the Imperial Honored Consort.

I'm afraid that's inappropriate.

Why not?

Your Majesty has a lot of work.

Naturally, you have no time to worry about these trivial matters.

As the Empress,

it's my duty to spread the seeds of the royal family.

That's why I selected a few women

from the noble families

and invited them to the palace.

Your Majesty, do you want to see them?

I don't think

I need to see them.

Their names and titles.

Your Majesty, please decide.

I don't care about that.

It's up to you.

I don't know why

but I’ve been so annoyed these days.

What has Changle Palace been up to these days?

I heard that she's still practicing punching and kicking

with Prince Qi Yu every day.

She hasn't even left the palace much.

What time is it now?

Your Majesty,

it's just past nine.

Go take a look.

If the chestnut cake is ready,

send it to His Majesty personally.

Yes.

Your Majesty is so considerate of His Majesty.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Her Majesty is worried that Your Majesty

would miss your morning meal due to court affairs

so she ordered someone to make

these chestnut cakes that are easy to digest.

Put it down.

What?

Do you have something else to say?

Yes.

Her Majesty said

since Your Majesty ascended the throne,

you've been busy with state affairs every day.

Your Majesty, please prioritize your health.

Only then will the kingdom endure.

If Your Majesty is free,

why don't you visit the harem?

Even if it's to talk to Her Majesty

or the other new concubines,

you can relieve your fatigue.

I see.

You can leave.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Her Majesty is right.

It's time for me to rest.

[Be diligent and virtuous]

[Be diligent and virtuous]

Xing, who is she?

Young Master,

that is Consort Ning.

I don't like her.

Xing, come with me.

I'm so mad.

I was kind enough to teach the Imperial Honored Consort the manners of the court.

Yet, she responded by scolding me.

How dare the Imperial Honored Consort humiliate you in public?

If it were me,

I would ask Her Majesty to seek justice for me.

Who was that? Who hit me?

Who's that?

Who is hiding there?

Guards!

Qi Yu?

Mai.

I heard them say

Prince Qi Yu was flogged.

Flogged?

What's the matter?

Let's go and have a look.

Young Master.

Let Xing take a look

and apply some medicine, okay?

No, it hurts.

You can't recover without the medicine.

Master.

What happened?

I was practicing with my slingshot in the Imperial Garden.

I accidentally missed

and almost hurt someone.

You deserve it.

Who told you to practice your slingshot there?

Master, I know I was wrong.

Don't think you can stop practicing

just because you've been hit twice.

Don't be late

for your class tomorrow morning.

Master, don't look!

Who hit you?

It's all my fault.

I said, who hit him?

I-I-It was the chief executor of Kunning Palace.

Don't be rash.

I know what I'm doing.

Stay and take care of Yu.

Prince Qi Yu is just a child.

Why did he

use his slingshot in the Imperial Garden?

Someone must be behind this.

Who do you think

is behind this?

After thinking about it,

I only offended the Imperial Honored Consort.

Besides, she's the one who taught

Prince Qi Yu martial arts.

Besides her...

You're talking about me?

Hello, ladies.

What are you doing?

How dare you disrespect me?

Do you know the court etiquette?

No, I don't understand.

Qi Yu is a kid.

Why are you taking it out on him?

How could you do that?

I'm asking you a question.

How could you do that?

Imperial Honored Consort.

In the palace...

Louder. I can't hear you.

Qi Yu was armed and wounded someone in the palace.

What did you say?

As the Empress,

and his aunt,

I had reason to discipline him strictly.

Otherwise, he'll grow up to be arrogant

and he'll be in trouble.

Look, I forgot.

You are Qi Yu's aunt.

I don't have an aunt. Don't blame me.

Because I didn't know

this is how it feels to be an aunt.

What are you trying to hide?

Aren't you after me?

Don't make it hard for the child.

Listen,

If you dare to touch my people

or Qi Yu again,

just wait and see.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

-Your Majesty. -Call the imperial physician!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty.

The Imperial Honored Consort caused Her Majesty to faint from anger.

What are you talking about?

Can you make it clear?

Just now, the Imperial Honored Consort rushed into Kunning Palace

and contradicted the Empress

in front of the other concubines.

Now Kunning Palace

is a mess because of the Imperial Honored Consort.

In the end, Her Majesty passed out.

If you're not going to tell the truth,

you're going to have to go out and get punished.

Your Majesty, I dare not lie.

The cause

was Prince Qi Yu

who was unruly and pranked a few consorts.

Her Majesty punished Prince Qi Yu according to the rules.

She didn't do anything wrong.

But after the Imperial Honored Consort found out,

she...

she...

She's still so protective of children.

Let's go.

Let's go and see the Empress.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Please rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Congratulations, Your Majesty.

Her Majesty has been pregnant for more than a month.

Pregnant?

Yes.

The palace is so boring.

Greetings, Imperial Honored Consort.

Her Majesty instructed that

from today onwards,

visits from the six palaces are suspended.

If there's nothing important,

you can't enter Kunning Palace without permission.

This is to prevent disturbing Her Majesty's pregnancy.

I have to take care of Her Majesty.

Please excuse me.

Mai.

Mai.

Mai.

I’m fine.

It's good that Her Majesty is pregnant.

She won't have time to trouble us.

Once Yu recovers,

I'll take you out of the palace.

Is His Majesty here?

Imperial Honored Consort.

Imperial Honored Consort.

You can't go any further.

Leave us.

Your Majesty.

You may leave.

Yes.

Mai.

You've come to your senses. You're willing to see me now?

Do you have time, Your Majesty?

Yes.

Actually, I've been thinking a lot lately.

I keep having strange feelings

but I don't know

what's wrong.

I think everything here

isn't for me.

How should I put it?

I don't just mean this place.

I mean...

The life I'm living now,

it doesn't belong to the current me.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

You're leaving?

I came here today

to say goodbye.

Take care.

Take care of yourself.

Mai.

What can I do

to make you stay?

♫Autumn feelings linger, how empty it is♫

♫Apricot flowers fall, and people still gather♫

♫Many partings in this world♫

♫Unintentional acquaintance, fateful encounter♫

♫Several rounds of sorrow with the bright moon♫

I was born here

♫Moon is in sight, but the person is distant♫

but I'm not meant to be here.

♫Walking slowly, I've long♫

I don't want to fight against fate.

♫Forgotten his appearance♫

Because only when I see these scars

do I know who I am.

♫Recalling the joy and sorrow between us♫

I'm Han Maisui.

♫How many laughs and tears did we once own?♫

I should be where I'm supposed to be.

♫In the vast sea of people♫

♫My thoughts are like vast smoke♫

♫Endless pursuit with bitterness♫

♫Recalling the joy and sorrow between us♫

♫How many laughs and tears did we once own?♫

♫Past events are like wind and rain♫

♫I have never regretted♫

♫Recalling the joy and sorrow between us♫

Go, then.

♫How many laughs and tears did we once own?♫

♫In the vast sea of people♫

♫My thoughts are like vast smoke♫

♫Endless pursuit with bitterness♫

♫Recalling the joy and sorrow between us♫

♫How many laughs and tears did we once own?♫

♫Past events are like wind and rain♫

♫I have never regretted♫

Your Majesty, do you want to wash up?

All of you, leave.

Yes.

Your Majesty, news from the palace gate.

Early this morning,

the Imperial Honored Consort left the palace with Miss Xiu'er.

Left the palace?

What for?

I've sent someone to inquire.

Last night, the Imperial Honored Consort

entered the Imperial Study.

Why did she go to the Imperial Study?

The people in the Imperial Study

were all kicked out last night.

I couldn't find out anything.

But the Imperial Honored Consort left

within an hour.

Fine.

My top priority now

is to keep my baby safe.

I have no time

to worry about other things.

It's good that you think so, Your Majesty.

Please lie down.

Your Highness, sorry for being late.

Please rise, Marquis Zhongyong.

Your Highness.

How have you been?

Your Grace, you came from afar,

you must be tired.

Rest early today

and talk to His Highness later?

It's fine.

I need to visit His Majesty too.

Your Grace, I know

you care about the old emperor and his grandson.

But we are under a different rule now.

It's taboo

for you to do this.

Don't be afraid, Your Highness.

I won’t make things difficult for you.

Marquis Zhongyong came to the Crown Prince's Mansion

and went in

without even saying hello.

I was left out there alone

feeling so awkward.

Your Majesty, look.

His gift to Prince Qi Yu

is ten times more than what he gave you.

Let me ask you.

When you were little,

did you eat, drink and play too?

Why are you comparing yourself to a kid?

Alright.

Leave.

Your Majesty,

although what he said just now

may be petty,

but it's got some truth in it.

Sir, please go ahead.

In everyone's hearts,

the Emperor's throne

was stolen from Prince Qi Yu.

The late emperor

publicly recognized you as the emperor before his death.

But I heard that there has been rumors in the court

that in time,

it'll be possible to use Prince Qi Yu

to revolt against Your Majesty.