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=Glory Back=

=Episode 5=

As a woman,

how vicious you are!

As a man,

how disrespectful you are!

We agreed to be on the same boat.

You turn your back on me already?

Didn't you say

that I wasn't worthy to be on the same boat as you?

Now you come to me.

Seems you need my help.

Clever people might not last long in the palace.

I came to propose a deal.

I need to investigate something,

and your position in the Imperial Wardrobe facilitates it.

There are some missing records on the ledger.

Could you secretly find out

who collected the ice silk last month?

(Why hasn't he returned to the army?)

(And he wants to investigate the ice silk?)

Since this is cooperation, you must show some sincerity.

What do you want?

Scar Healing Ointment from Imperial Medical Office.

You are quite clever.

I have the secret formula.

Deal.

I appreciate your trust, Lord Gu. Let's work together.

How do you know my surname is Gu? You investigated me?

If I worked with someone unknown,

it'd be so risky.

This could guarantee my safety,

and show my respect for you.

You uncovered who I am in just a few days.

Impressive!

(Never thought I'd meet Xuan again under such circumstances.)

(But why did he come cause me trouble at this exact time?)

(Her behavior is nothing like an ordinary palace maid.)

(What is her background?)

(Junior Concubine Su, )

(entered the palace three years ago, won little imperial favor.)

(She's impatient and jealous, lacks depth, )

(looked down upon due to her merchant family.)

(Yongfu Palace)

Yongfu Palace's here.

(Yongfu Palace) (The harem is filled with schemes, )

(and consorts harbor different intentions.)

(I'll start my investigation into the mourning hall fire with you.)

Tell me,

does this lotus-patterned gold hairpin look bright on me?

Will His Majesty like it?

Your Highness, you are beautiful.

Only a hairpin woven with nine layers of gold thread is worthy of you.

You know how to flatter.

Among all the capital's jewelry shops,

only the goldsmiths of my Su family can craft such exquisite gold hairpins.

Greetings, Your Lady.

The palace maid from the Imperial Wardrobe is here.

I am Feng Qing, wish you eternal blessings and peace.

I heard from Chief Li that you are clever.

I value useful people most.

Serve me diligently,

and I shall reward you well.

Yes.

Born with such a seductress's face,

are you here to serve me

or to seduce His Majesty?

Drag her out

and beat her to death!

You dare resort to violence in here?

I am but a lowly servant.

My death might only quell your momentary anger.

But alive, I can dedicate myself

to help you win favor from His Majesty.

If you dislike my face,

I shall destroy it.

Now, this face

looks much more agreeable.

Chief Li has a good eye for selecting people.

You are quite clever.

Henceforth, serve me with Bihen here.

If you win my favor,

I have plenty of gold, silver, pearls, and jade

to grant you.

This is yours.

Thank you, Your Highness.

The late Empress Dowager's birthday is coming.

You served in the Imperial Wardrobe Office.

Pay extra attention to the attire preparations.

This time, I must outshine all others.

Your Highness, I've been in charge of attire preparations.

She's just a newcomer, and might ruin this important task.

Don't you want a helper?

Rest assured. If it's done well,

both of you will be rewarded.

But if it's not done well,

your face will gain another new scar.

Rise.

Yes.

For the late Empress Dowager's birthday, the palace attire must be vibrant.

Even if I can't win His Majesty's favor,

at least I could win Noble Concubine Meng's favor.

Tell her more on my preferences.

- Yes. - Yes.

Feng Qing, the water temperature for morning ablutions is crucial.

It must not too cold

or too hot.

Be more careful.

Thank you for the reminder.

You wench! Are you blind?

And you.

You!

It's just water spilled.

I'll fetch another basin.

Bihen, why be so aggressive?

Stop putting on airs!

To stay in Yongfu Palace,

you even harmed yourself.

Tell me, what are you up to?

Serving Her Ladyship in Yongfu Palace

is a much better than working in the Imperial Wardrobe Office.

Everyone knows Her Ladyship cares for her servants.

And her rewards are generous.

She gifted me this gold hairpin.

It's just a worthless hairpin.

I've served Her Ladyship since childhood.

Who do you think you are?

We both serve Junior Concubine Su.

Instead of quarreling here,

focus on selecting fabrics and tailoring garments.

Gaining favor requires true skill.

I don't need lectures from you!

Bihen, have you forgotten?

I came from the Imperial Wardrobe.

I know fabrics best.

You wench! Stop being arrogant!

Just you wait!

Please fetch me another basin.

Thank you.

I advise you not make an enemy of Bihen.

Those who displease her meet bad ends.

Do you know about a palace maid named Wentang in Yongfu Palace?

I don't know anything.

Don't mention her again.

(Wenxin said her sister Wentang died of illness in Yongfu Palace.)

(But why was that maid so frightened?)

Feng Qing.

Did Junior Concubine Su injure your face?

I should've stopped you from going there.

You hurt yourself to help me.

Don't worry. I did this to myself.

Just to stay there.

About your sister Wentang...

Give me more time.

I will uncover the truth.

But you must be careful.

Any leads on the ice silk I asked you to check?

I inquired about it.

Last month, both Concubine Cao and Junior Concubine Su

sent people for ice silk.

Concubine Cao, Junior Concubine Su?

Why are the records on the Imperial Wardrobe ledger missing?

I have no idea.

I checked the ledger first.

But the records of the last month were torn out.

Torn out?

By the way, I need your help with something else.

(Imperial Wardrobe Office, Fabric Five)

The gown for Her Ladyship is done.

Let's present it with me at Wei hour tomorrow.

Okay, let's go together.

Bihen, why do you take my things?

Ridiculous! Everything here belongs to Her Ladyship.

None of it is your thing.

It's the gown I embroidered for Her Ladyship.

How dare you snatch it!

You wench! How dare you defy me!

This is the task Her Ladyship assigned to me.

I embroidered it day and night.

I intended to present it myself.

This is new fabric from the Imperial Wardrobe Office,

a rare willow-leaf yellow.

I reserved it early for Her Ladyship.

You merely embroidered some patterns,

yet you claim credit?

(As expected, she took the bait.)

Are you okay?

This gown makes you radiant.

Even the embroidery threads exude luxury.

(Lanzhi Palace)

You're only a Junior Concubine,

yet wearing the finest fabric of Imperial Wardrobe Office.

Aren't you afraid it'll ruin your fortune?

Concubine Cao, let me tell you.

This willow-leaf yellow is spring's first tender hue.

It suits youthful vigor best.

At your age,

you naturally wouldn't appreciate it.

Your Highness, Noble Concubine De is feeling unwell and won't come today.

Concubine Cao and Junior Concubine Su have arrived.

- Greetings, Your Highness. - Greetings, Your Highness.

Junior Concubine Su, you look well.

That gown enhances your elegance.

I recalled you were troubled recently,

so I wore this to cheer you.

You are quite thoughtful.

But today is the late Empress Dowager's birthday.

Are you trying to please Her Highness?

It seems to me you're clearly trying to please Noble Concubine Meng.

You serve Noble Concubine Meng every single day.

You're the true expertise in pleasing others.

I have a lot to learn from you.

Noble Concubine Meng has arrived.

Junior Concubine Su, you and Noble Concubine Meng

are truly in tune today.

You have excellent taste.

I meant no offense, Your Highness. Please forgive me.

Junior Concubine Su just said

that this willow-leaf yellow is spring's first tender hue on her,

but like autumn's withered lotus on anyone else.

I didn't! I've been wronged!

Had I known you would use this fabric,

I would never dare to outshine you.

Today, all the consorts are dressed plainly,

yet only you stand out.

You claim you didn't try to outshine others?

Please calm your anger.

I was wrong. I'll go change it...

Change?

Ripping it off would be quicker.

Servants!

Please forgive me.

Your Highness, I'm so sorry!

Your Highness, I'm so sorry! Your Highness!

(First, I'll get you into trouble, )

(then I'll seize the moment to intervene and earn your trust.)

(I'll mark the color chosen by Noble Concubine Meng.)

(You'll know at a glance.)

It's merely a case of wearing the same color outfit.

Noble Concubine Meng, why do you make such a fuss?

You may tolerate it, but I cannot.

Your tolerance and magnanimity

only emboldens those with ill intentions.

Rip it off now!

Your Highness, I'm so sorry!

Your Highness, I'm so sorry!

Your Highness, I'm so sorry!

Your Highness, I'm so sorry!

Noble Concubine Meng.

Today is the late Empress Dowager's birthday.

How could you act so recklessly?

The Empress Dowager despised any overstepping of boundaries.

If she knew about it, she would praise my proper act.

(Noble Concubine Meng dares to talk back to Wan?)

We must not disturb the spirits' peace today.

Well, in that case...

Servants!

Junior Concubine Su has offended me.

Drag her outside the palace gates to kneel

as punishment.

Your Highness!

(Now is the time.)

Your Highness!

Your Highness, I am so sorry!

Your Highness, please spare me!

Your Highnesses,

Junior Concubine Su did not try to offend you.

But her filial piety is evident.

Why?

Who do you think you are?

When did a mere palace maid earn the right to speak before me?

Slap her!

His Majesty is here!

♪ Once a lonely sail, without a guiding light ♪

♪ With the warmth you lent me, how could I fear loneliness ♪

♪ Day and night together, sharing joys and sorrows ♪

♪ Searching all under heaven, my heart won't change ♪

♪ Fate in haste, looking back countless times, you swayed for me ♪

♪ Among a vast sea of people, faintly seeing the old self ♪

♪ Scenery along the way, looking back, love finds its echo ♪

♪ Watching the bustling world together, we write more verses ♪