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=Glory Back=

=Episode 9=

On the chessboard,

only black and white matter, not rank or status.

You then.

Since you are so loyal to your mistress, come and share her worries.

Your Majesty, I don't know how to play chess.

Any move is fine.

If you play well, you'll be rewarded.

I told you "any move is fine", but you chose a suicide point.

You cannot place a piece here. It was just captured.

Your Majesty, please calm down. I... I was wrong.

Your Majesty, don't be angry with a mere servant.

Here, have some tea to soothe your anger.

I have matters to attend to. Rest well.

I will command an imperial physician to check on you daily.

(Restore the board without any mistake. She must be a master player.)

(Why then does she claim not to know how to play?)

Your Majesty, what's wrong?

If you hadn't shielded that lowly maid, I would have punished her.

Your Majesty.

You know your place.

If you reveal even a hint of chess skill, I won't keep you.

My heart is solely for you, my lady.

(Xiao Luo is suspicious by nature.)

(I just restored the chessboard.)

(Once the seed of suspicion is sown, it takes root and sprouts unnoticed.)

A pregnant sparrow is still a sparrow.

Does she truly believe she can become a phoenix?

A merchant's daughter has shallow vision, daring to disregard me.

As head of Yongfu Palace, you couldn't even keep watch over her?

The unworthy do not deserve to live.

My lady, please calm your anger. I'm so sorry.

Then, the usual way.

My lady, please.

Carrying a child is easy. Let's see if she can deliver it.

Do you understand my meaning?

My lady.

For years, only Noble Concubine De has borne a daughter.

Now Su is with child. His Majesty will pay close attention.

I fear what you desire won't be easily achieved.

If it were easy, Yingzhu could handle it.

Would I still need you?

In the matter of the sericulture robe, Gu Wan emerged unscathed.

Now, dealing with Su, you hesitate and make excuses.

Could it be that your loyalty to me has wavered?

My lady, no, I swear to heaven.

If I harbor disloyal thoughts, may I die horribly.

Ridiculous.

Heaven may not control you, but I can.

Do not forget.

Your father and your entire Cao clan

rely entirely on my elder brother in the court.

Yes.

Su flaunts her pregnancy and humiliates me.

My lady.

I will surely remove this thorn.

The Chrysanthemum and Crab Banquet in two days is the best opportunity.

Yes.

Thank you for your trust. I will get it done.

It seems you have no request today, not even bringing osmanthus cakes.

You said that's something only three-year-olds enjoy.

Could it be that you're three, too?

My colleagues like them. I meant to gift them more.

(He used to pester me to make osmanthus cakes.)

(Now, he feigns disinterest.)

Thanks to your help, Su feigned her pregnancy.

Now the chess game reaches the midgame, and fierce combat is imminent.

The Amenorrhea Pill's effect will wear off.

Within five days, the pulse check will expose it.

Su plans to use a miscarriage to her advantage?

Tomorrow's banquet is when the storm will rise.

But the banquet is arranged by Noble Consort Wan.

If trouble arises, I fear she will be implicated.

Please, Lord Gu, remind Noble Consort Wan.

You still care for her?

She's still a suspect in the ice silk case.

She got the silk from Su, circumventing the Imperial Wardrobe Office.

Isn't that suspicious?

Without concrete evidence, how can you speculate?

Noble Consort Wan is kind-hearted.

She would never kill her own sister for favor.

Sir, you shouldn't harbor so much suspicion towards her.

Then let me remind you.

There's a saying, you can't judge a book by its cover.

Why is there light in the library?

Let's go see.

I clearly saw candlelight just now.

I think you're seeing things.

How is that possible?

I really saw it.

Alright, let's go.

♪ The spring breeze falls into my eyes ♪

♪ With a glance, ripples begin to stir ♪

♪ Mortal ties entwine, brushing past the palm ♪

♪ Affection quietly blooms ♪

♪ The marks of fate intertwined ♪

Let me.

♪ Jade falls silently, laying hidden clues ♪

As long as you are calm, the most difficult knot can be untied.

Sir, try to let go of your prejudice against Noble Consort Wan.

Having family by your side is always better than being alone.

♪ Wishes under the fireworks ♪

♪ In this transient life, I only want to stay by your side ♪

(Biography of the Gods)

Your Highness, how unlucky it is to fall ill just as the banquet arrives.

This banquet should have been hosted by you.

Now, instead, Noble Concubine Meng has stolen the spotlight.

Xuan.

Lord Gu.

What brings you here?

I heard you caught a chill, so I came to see you.

Reading travelogues again?

Staring for too long is bad.

Let Yinsheng accompany you for a stroll in Hualin Garden.

It'd be good for your health.

I've long grown tired of the scenery within this palace.

I truly envy you, Xuan.

You've seen snow-capped mountains and heard fishermen's songs.

If I weren't hindered by these legs, I'd truly wish...

Forget about that. It's rare for you to visit.

Yinsheng, I remember there's a set of celadon tea ware in the storeroom.

Go and fetch it.

Yes.

Has it been the wind lately? Is that how you caught the chill?

Your constitution is prone to the cold.

Remember to avoid wind pathogens and dampness.

I should've been more attentive to your wellbeing and reminded you.

Sit down. Let's have a chat.

No rush. Let me check your pulse first.

If the cold goes deep, it'll be bad for your health.

Xuan, no need to worry.

I only claimed to be ill to avoid the Chrysanthemum and Crab Banquet.

You're feigning illness?

Junior Concubine Su is currently carrying a baby.

There are far too many people in this palace wishing ill upon her.

Still so skilled at self-preservation, watching the drama from a safe distance.

I thought you were concerned about me. It turns out you came to ruin my mood.

I harm no one and avoid trouble.

Is it wrong?

No, Your Highness.

But on the night of the great fire, why couldn't you take Qing with you?

If I truly had foreseen that fire,

I'd have taken her away from the mourning hall!

Qing and I were true blood sisters.

My bond with her isn't something someone like you...

Like what? An outsider?

I was brought to the family at five.

But I cared for her more than you ever did.

If I had returned one day earlier,

I'd have fought to the death to prevent her death!

Why are you still so stubborn about this?

What matters more is that you live well.

With her gone, how can I possibly live well?

In my heart, nothing in this world is more important than her.

Xuan, you... you have feelings for her...

She was your sister!

She was not my sister. She never was.

Noble Consort Wan fell ill and was unable to host the banquet.

Noble Concubine Meng took over and managed it quite well.

Junior Concubine Su's pregnancy is good news. All's happy for Your Majesty.

I was thinking we might make this banquet even grander,

so that all may share the joy.

You're very thoughtful.

Amidst the beauty of these blooms, I wish Your Majesty well

and wish Su's baby good health.

- Wishing you well. - Wishing you well.

Your Majesty, crabs are cold in nature.

Su is with child and should not eat them.

I prepared some warming soup earlier in the side hall to dispel her cold.

Would you kindly ask the maid by your side to fetch it?

You're very thoughtful, Cao.

My lady, I will go fetch the soup for you.

♪ 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 ♪