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[Fated Hearts]

[Episode 18]

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Ning Fei...

is gone.

Impossible.

How could that be?

He was fine when I saw him in prison.

That's what Yixiao told me.

But I think Yixiao

might have been lying,

because Ning Fei was gravely injured

by people sent by Empress Zhuang.

If anything had happened to him,

given Yixiao's temper,

she would have turned Yujing City

upside down.

There's no way she'd be this calm.

The fact that the Three Heroes of Jinxiu

ended up like this

was all my fault.

I insisted on getting rid of Yixiao.

Send some people

to quietly look into

Ning Fei's whereabouts.

Yes.

How is she?

What do you mean?

What do you think?

You didn't listen to me.

I told you not to use force, but you did anyway.

And now you're asking me how it is?

Don't you know the answer yourself?

Lord Ling,

the situation was urgent at the time.

I didn't think it through.

She got hurt because of

your urgent situation?

Father,

this isn't the time for such talk.

Hurry and check Yixiao's injury.

Don't I need to understand the situation?

Can it be as easy

as you say?

Can a solution really be

that easy to think of?

I've actually thought of a solution.

Father,

what solution? Tell us.

Don't keep us in suspense.

Alright.

But I don't dare

use it lightly.

It's not as simple as treating muscle and bone injuries.

It's like scraping the bone to remove the poison.

Scraping the bone?

We need to cut through the flesh here

to repair the meridians.

If all goes well,

she'll recover full mobility.

If not,

she'll be crippled for life.

Cutting through the flesh?

Wouldn't that make the injury even worse?

What do you know?

Her injury is in the meridians and bones.

You think a bit of ointment on the skin

would heal it?

Miss,

don't worry.

After taking the anesthetic,

you'll just sleep through it.

But it will hurt a lot

when you wake up.

No.

Think of another way.

It's alright.

I trust you.

The First Prince let the princess

and her husband go without permission.

Perhaps

he has been secretly in contact with Jinxiu.

The Prince Consort's returning to his country

is understandable.

He could have reported it to you.

You wouldn't have refused his request.

Prime Minister Zhuang.

Don't you have anything to say?

This matter seems suspicious.

We should wait for the First Prince to return

and explain everything clearly.

Has the First Prince returned?

Your Majesty,

he entered the city early this morning.

He's back in the capital

but hasn't come to report?

Summon him to the palace immediately!

Yes.

Your Highness,

His Majesty summoned you to the palace.

Greetings, Your Highness.

How is she?

She won't die.

This...

His Highness

has some affairs to attend to.

Sir, please wait a moment.

Your Highness,

the palace attendant is waiting for you.

Tell him to wait.

I'll personally apologize to His Majesty afterward.

Your Majesty,

shall we discuss it tomorrow?

When will he arrive?

Where is His Highness?

That female general of Jinxiu is injured.

Stop whispering.

Just tell me directly.

Your Majesty,

His Highness...

Tell me.

Say it right there!

His Highness is handling urgent matters at his residence

and cannot respond to your summon immediately.

Cannot respond to my summon?

Didn't you ask him

what matter in this world could be

more important than seeing His Majesty?

Your Majesty!

The...

female general of Jinxiu at First Prince's Residence

has been seriously injured.

The First Prince is staying by her side to watch over her.

Her left arm must not be moved,

and her shoulder wound must stay dry.

Thank you for this,

Young Mistress.

You should thank my father.

In all my life,

I've only seen him perform

this meridian restoration technique twice.

It takes immense effort.

After today,

he'll probably need several days

to fully recover his energy.

I'll remember this favor.

Don't mention it.

Just take good care of my sister.

There's still a risk of permanent disability.

Mr. Ma came personally.

What?

Was he afraid I wouldn't follow the order,

so he sent you to drag me to the palace?

This is no joke this time.

Be careful when you talk to him.

Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Ma.

His Majesty didn't sleep all night,

and today in the hall

he was truly angered.

Only because of the court officials' presence

did he restrain himself.

Your Highness, please be understanding.

His Majesty is getting on in years.

Just let him scold you a bit

and don't argue with him,

or you'll make him angry again.

[Zichen Hall]

Since Prince of Zhennan arrived,

His Majesty has lost his appetite and sleep—

truly wearing himself out.

I see.

[Zichen Hall]

I, Feng Suige,

pay my respects to His Majesty.

Rise.

I am guilty.

Your Majesty, please punish me.

Rise and speak.

When Xiyang was seven,

she accompanied me on an incognito tour.

I don't know

which rascal

she got this from.

She treasured it immensely.

She cherished it

far more than all her gem- and pearl-encrusted

trinkets.

Are you resenting me?

I failed to bring Xiyang back,

so I deserve punishment.

I told you to rise,

yet you're still kneeling?

Stand up!

Xiyang has always been thoughtful

since she was a child.

I injured my shoulder years ago.

She knows that

whenever it rains, my old injury flares up,

and my shoulder aches unbearably.

So whenever it rains,

she comes to keep me company,

bringing candies

and talking with me

to cheer me up.

People say

daughters will eventually

marry into someone else's home.

But Xiyang wrapped her arms around my neck

and said she'd never marry

and that she'd always be my daughter.

All lies.

My son and daughter…

My daughter eloped,

and my son...

actually defied my imperial decree

for a woman.

Fu Yixiao was gravely injured

saving me.

Your Majesty, when your decree arrived,

she was at a critical moment.

I couldn't abandon her.

And to me,

she isn't just any woman.

She is the woman I'm willing to stay with for life,

never leaving nor forsaking.

I've already lost my daughter.

I don't want

to lose a son as well.

Fortunately, our dynasty has a rule—

princes

have no saying in their own marriages.

I know.

Then why do you still talk to me this way?

Your Majesty,

you won't lose a son.

After all, Chengyang is filial.

He has never defied you.

You failed to bring Xiyang back.

Tomorrow at court,

the officials will surely give you a hard time.

Hou Jing has already gone to

the Capital Garrison for inspection,

and there will be no one in court to speak for you.

You'd better be fully prepared to face

their attacks and criticism in court.

All right. You may go now.

Go back to

your female general of Jinxiu.

From now on,

do whatever you want.

No one will stop you anymore.

Then, Your Majesty, why did you

summon me today?

Before Xiyang's wedding,

I prepared her a lavish dowry—

all her favorite things.

She left in a hurry this time

and couldn't take it with her.

Later,

have someone deliver it to her.

My daughter

will always be my daughter,

no matter whom she marries

or where she goes.

Go now.

Yixiao.

Don't move.

You're finally awake.

Once your meridians heal,

your injury will be completely cured.

That's what my father said.

Don't worry.

Thank you.

Where is Feng Suige?

He went to the palace.

You were unconscious, so you didn't see it.

Today, for you,

he defied the imperial order.

I used to be biased against him,

but today I've completely changed my view.

Sister,

you were so badly injured for Feng Suige.

Your love

will not be in vain.

He defied the imperial order?

Your Majesty.

You've had a long day.

Please go back and rest early.

Alright.

Your Majesty!

It's fine.

Your Majesty!

[Zichen Hall]

Your Majesty!

Summon Prime Minister Zhuang to the palace.

Yes!

[Zichen Hall]

[Zichen Hall]

In a few days, the wound will start to itch.

You must resist the urge to touch it.

Also,

the dressing needs to be changed

every day.

You two talk.

I'll go prepare the medicine.

You're awake?

I heard from Xueying

that you defied the imperial order for me.

Were you punished?

Does it hurt?

No.

How could it not hurt?

You need to change the dressing every day,

right?

I'll do it for you.

Okay.

It's fine now.

From now on,

I'll be your left hand.

Of course you can be

my left hand.

But you have

more important things to do.

I'm not some fragile woman.

This is nothing.

Yixiao,

things are different now.

In front of me,

you don't need to put on a brave face.

Who's putting on a brave face?

Look.

Don't move.

See? It's fine.

Lord Ling truly is a miraculous doctor.

The wound is healing quickly.

By tomorrow,

this bandage can be removed.

But you still need to follow instructions.

Don't worry.

It's fine.

Your Highness.

I promise I won't move around.

Go take care of your business.

I'll wait for you to come back.

Get some good rest.

Bad news from the palace.

Lord Ling.

Lord Ling.

I've been busy

all day for you.

I'm sleeping now. Get out!

You must

help me with this matter.

I must have owed you in my past life.

What could you possibly need me for?

Either treating your wounds

or helping you save someone's life.

Let's go. Don't waste time. Tell me on the way.

Thank you.

My medicine box!

And my shoes!

It's been over an hour.

Has no one figured out

what illness His Majesty has?

How is His Majesty now?

Your Majesty,

His Majesty suffered a sudden surge of anger,

which caused him to cough up blood.

But...

But logically,

he should've regained consciousness by now.

Then why hasn't he?

Well...

What should we do?

Your Majesty.

Prime Minister Zhuang.

His Majesty is blessed with great fortune.

He will surely be fine.

Your Majesty, please don't worry.

In the current situation,

we must not panic.

Father, are you saying...

We must prepare

for all possibilities.

The most pressing matter now

is to immediately contain this news

and keep everyone away from here—

especially Feng Suige.

I will stay here for the next few days

and watch over His Majesty with you.

The entire Imperial Hospital staff are all our people.

You can rest assured.

Physician Xu.

Your Majesty.

Prime Minister Zhuang.

Physician Xu,

you were personally selected by Prime Minister Zhuang

and promoted to head of the Imperial Hospital.

You are our trusted confidant.

You must keep a close watch

on His Majesty's condition

without any negligence.

Please rest assured, Your Majesty.

I understand.

Your Highness.

[Zichen Hall]

Where are the Imperial Guards?

Where is Murong Yao?

Suige!

What's going on?

I don't know.

I was suddenly summoned

to guard His Majesty's chambers.

The order from inside

is that no one is allowed to enter.

Who issued that order?

The Empress.

[Zichen Hall]

[Zichen Hall]

His Majesty said

he doesn't want to see anyone right now.

Falsely claiming to speak on His Majesty's behalf

is punishable by death.

Even the Empress is no exception.

First Prince,

the imperial physicians say His Majesty needs rest.

This is Lord Ling from Zhengnian Villa.

Among all the physicians in the world,

if his medical skill ranks second,

no one dares claim to be first.

Zhengnian Villa?

Lord Ling?

There are plenty of physicians in the Imperial Hospital,

each with exceptional skills.

We don't need a wandering physician interfering.

Those physicians of your Imperial Hospital

aren't even qualified to be my apprentices.

Lord Ling,

this is the imperial palace,

not your Zhengnian Villa.

And His Majesty isn't like

the villagers you treat every day

at Zhengnian Villa.

His Majesty suddenly fell ill.

I specifically brought in

the best doctor in the world to treat him.

Yet tonight, the Empress and Prime Minister Zhuang

are obstructing us at every turn.

What exactly are your intentions?

Don't try to slander us.

His Majesty was fine

before seeing you.

After meeting you, he fell ill.

And you have the nerve

to come here and question us?

I don't want to

waste time arguing with you today.

I'll say this one last time—

get out of my way.

[Zichen Hall]

Lord Ling!

Lord Ling,

please come in quickly!

Mr. Ma,

what are you doing?

Your Highness may not be aware,

but Lord Ling comes to the palace annually

to examine His Majesty's health.

He is someone His Majesty trusts.

Lord Ling.

Thank you.

After you.

Father, are you aware

that Lord Ling comes to examine

His Majesty's health every year?

Keep a close eye on the people

the First Prince brought.

Yes,

Your Majesty.

Lord Ling's medical skills are extraordinary.

We are just

his juniors.

With Lord Ling here,

His Majesty's illness can be cured.

Your Majesty,

you can rest assured now.

What are you doing?

Lord Ling,

His Majesty's pulse

is floating and weak.

The left cun position

shows signs of overexertion and blood deficiency.

He's the Emperor—

what Emperor isn't overexerted and blood-deficient?

Why do you look familiar to me?

You remember me?

Ten years ago,

at Zhengnian Villa,

I studied pulse diagnosis

from you for a few months.

I see.

Don't mention this to anyone in the future.

Lord Ling,

earlier, we applied acupuncture to His Majesty's Governing Vessel

using the Lingshu acupuncture technique.

Lord Ling,

was that appropriate?

Yes.

Of course it was.

This treatment would be appropriate

for just anyone.

It's just a safety method—

neither helpful nor harmful.

It won't save him, but it won't kill him either.

Ma Qiming.

There are too many people here. The air is stale.

Even healthy people would fall ill.

Clear the room.

Lord Ling.

I won't disturb you.

Please allow me to stay

and observe your treatment.

Your Emperor fell ill

just so you could learn from it?

Get out!

The imperial physicians cannot leave.

How can we entrust His Majesty's life

entirely to you alone?

Then ask them

if they dare to speak

while I'm treating patients.

Your Majesty,

Lord Ling is right.

It would be better

if there were fewer people here

and more quiet.

When I perform acupuncture,

I don't like to be disturbed.

Please leave, you three.

No!

I must stay by His Majesty's side.

Guards!

Escort Her Majesty back to her palace.

Leave!

First Prince,

do you still see me

as the Empress?

I only care about His Majesty's well-being.

How ridiculous.

I've never seen you

show such filial devotion before.

Are you leaving or not?

What if I don't?

Please calm down, Your Majesty.

The First Prince

is just concerned about His Majesty's illness.

No matter what, Lord Ling is

the best physician in the world.

He is familiar with His Majesty's medical history.

With him treating His Majesty,

you and the Prime Minister need not worry too much.

Besides,

I am here.

Your Highness,

why don't you step outside first?

Since everyone is here

for His Majesty's illness,

let's not keep Lord Ling

and His Majesty waiting any longer.

Everything is for His Majesty.

Everything is for Susha.

Then I'll trouble you, Lord Ling.

Don't worry.

[Zichen Hall]

Today,

what exactly did you say to His Majesty?

Why did he fall gravely ill

right after you left?

This isn't the time to assign blame.

Let's wait until His Majesty wakes up.

First Prince,

please go back now.

I will stay here.

Go and get Chengyang here.

He's also a prince.

He should be just as filial.

Alright.

You're worried about Feng Suige?

Drink your medicine first.

Here.

Isn't it bitter?

It's not that the medicine isn't bitter.

It's just that your mind is elsewhere.

I wonder what exactly happened

in the palace.

He didn't look well today.

Worrying like this all day

isn't good for your recovery.

Come out with me tomorrow.

We can bring Fang and Shunzi

along.

They haven't seen you for days

and they're really worried about you.

With my hand like this, can I go out?

Not with anyone else—

but you have me, don't you?

Alright.

I'll listen to the medical fairy.

Chengyang,

aren't you tired from standing so long?

Come have something to eat.

I'm not tired.

I have no appetite.

Suige,

Father...

won't really be in danger, will he?

With Lord Ling here,

His Majesty will wake up.

[Zichen Hall]

[Zichen Hall]

It's already 1 AM.

Please go back and get some rest, everyone.

No.

I will stay here.

After His Majesty wakes up,

he will need you to tend to him.

You must not exhaust yourself now.

Mr. Ma is right.

Your Majesty, you've been exhausted all day.

You should go back and rest.

His Majesty is gravely ill and unable to attend court.

I will return to court immediately

to handle all affairs

to prevent any unrest.

If there's any news,

Mr. Ma, please

send word to me at once.

Yes.

Your Highnesses, please go back as well.

I'll stay here with my brother.

Mother, Grandfather,

please rest early.

[Zichen Hall]

[Zichen Hall]

How is he?

Don't worry.

With me here, he'll be fine.

When will His Majesty wake up?

I still need to give him acupuncture today.

You two have been here all night.

You should go back now.

Neither of you will leave, right?

Fine.

You'll be in charge of the acupuncture,

and you'll feed him his medicine.

I'm going back now.

Lord Ling.

Lord Ling is right.

You two have been here

all night.

Go back and get some rest.

I'll be here.

Besides treating his illness,

please also keep a close watch

on His Majesty's safety,

in case someone tries to do something.

Rest assured.

If anything happens,

send someone to inform me immediately.

Don't worry.

Go back and get some rest.

I'll see you out of the palace, Your Highness.

I'm hungry.

I'll prepare some food for you right away.

I want lots of meat.

Red drum.

How about this one?

Slow down. Be careful.

Sister,

what are you planning to do next?

I asked you before

to go back to Zhengnian Villa with me.

Have you thought about it?

I can't leave yet.

We haven't found Meng Junran.

I can help Feng Suige if I stay.

But I think

you should think about

your own future.

Wouldn't it be nice for us

to return to Zhengnian Villa

with the 3 kids

and live a peaceful life together?

I know you mean well.

Don't worry.

I'll be fine.

Your Highness, you often

anger His Majesty,

but now, in a time of hardship, you are showing how much you care for him.

Mr. Ma,

I remember that early this year,

His Majesty took back command

of the Jinwu Guards.

Now the Jinwu Guards

should be under your command, right?

The person His Majesty trusts most

is neither the princes and princesses,

nor any powerful officials at court—

it's you, Mr. Ma.

Your Highness, please speak plainly.

You know what I mean, Mr. Ma.

Even in ordinary households,

someone needs to

keep watch for unexpected visitors,

let alone in His Majesty's residence.

Your Highness, rest assured.

The Jinwu Guards

have been around His Majesty the whole time.

That's good.

Mr. Ma, please stay.

His Majesty needs people by his side.

Your Highness.

You failed to bring Her Highness back this time.

Some at court are already saying

that you deliberately

helped Prince of Zhennan escape.

Nonsense.

It was clearly me

who sent the letter to the Emperor of Jinxiu...

Of course it's nonsense.

But now that His Majesty is unconscious,

it is Prime Minister Zhuang who is controlling the court.

Moreover,

the female general of Jinxiu in your residence

was indeed

a subordinate of Prince of Zhennan.

If anyone tries to take advantage

of His Majesty's unconsciousness to move against you,

then that

Jinxiu female general in your residence

will become your weak point.

Your Highness,

please be careful.

Please enjoy.

Miss Xue.

You're here early today.

The ladies instructed me

to come pick it up early today.

How's business lately?

Not bad.

Sister,

aren't you hungry?

You eat first.

Two bowls of noodles.

Something's wrong.

That day, Wu Ying was waiting for someone.

It wasn't until she appeared that…

Take care.

Bye.

Sister.

Are you alright?

You eat with them first.

I'll be right back.

Eat up.

Miss Xue, you're back?

Yes.