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=Glory Back=

=Episode 23=

It might not be someone close to you.

After receiving the ice silk, did anyone come to your place?

I was feeling unwell during that period and rarely interacted with others.

On the Spring Equinox day,

Noble Consort De came to give me a fox fur coat.

(Spring Equinox, a few days before the fire.)

(If that's true, Noble Consort De is also a suspect.)

Noble Consort De might not be as unambitious as she appears.

If she really took the ice silk, what did she use it for?

(She's trying to point the finger at Noble Consort De.)

(So far, it's her side of the story. I need to verify it.)

Xuan.

Now that Feng Qing is Concubine Feng, you'd better get over her.

If you have something to say, say it directly.

We've never seen someone promoted so quickly in the palace.

It shows how much His Majesty cares for her.

Don't forget that it was Feng Qing who saved us in Qing's name.

Xuan, she's trying to attract attention from you and His Majesty in that way

to climb higher.

Don't be deceived by her anymore.

I hear she hasn't bedded His Majesty yet.

After she does, she might even be promoted to Noble Consort.

No need to worry. I have my own plans.

(Since she hasn't bedded His Majesty, I still have a chance.)

Yinsheng.

Your Majesty, is it really you?

Tell me.

Did you really frame Wan for Xuan?

Or Noble Concubine Meng threatened you?

She sent people to find my mother in the countryside.

My mother is my only family.

I made a mistake. I plead guilty.

I'm not here to condemn you today.

Your Majesty, you're still alive!

I'm so glad.

But why have you become Feng Qing?

It's a long story.

Tell me. Did you notice anything unusual about the fire in the mourning hall?

What? I didn't notice anything unusual.

Was the fire deliberately set?

Then, in Lanzhi Palace, did you ever see the ice silk?

Noble Consort Wan's ice silk went missing.

I heard of it from her.

On the Spring Equinox day, Noble Consort De came to Lanzhi Palace.

After that, it seemed the ice silk disappeared.

(Could the ice silk and the fire be related to Noble Consort De?)

Forgive me for speaking out of turn, but people in the palace are difficult.

It's full of traps, hard to guard against them all.

Your Majesty, be extra careful.

I will naturally be extra cautious.

♪ Time rushes by, flowing towards decay ♪

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

I manage to survive only to see you one last time.

Wish Your Majesty good health and a smooth life.

♪ Again and again, I've been trying to break through fate's heavy siege ♪

I'll repay your kindness to me in the next life.

Yinsheng!

♪ Through wind and snow, I journey without regret ♪

♪ A personal feud starts a sad story ♪

♪ A dream is but a single thought, shattered at a touch ♪

♪ Wake to see once more ♪

I received a letter from my brother.

Thanks to timely disaster relief,

the flood problem is already resolved.

The local people are all praising you.

Although it's resolved, reconstruction is the top priority.

These are memorials requesting funds.

The neighboring Yun Country has been eyeing us covetously.

I heard the King of Yun holds our country in high regard.

And he is bringing an envoy to accompany the Grand Princess back.

I'm afraid he has ulterior motives.

They want to use this opportunity to test the strength of our country.

I heard during the flood disaster, the Su family helped a lot.

They donated the most money.

Since they are so loyal,

why not ask them to donate more money to rebuild the disaster area?

But Su Dai is still in the Cold Palace.

Then pardon Su Dai.

Release her and grant her the rank of Talented Lady.

Your Majesty is wise.

I persuaded His Majesty to release you.

How will you repay me?

I'll never forget your kindness to me.

I'll be wholeheartedly loyal to you.

Since that's the case, help me deal with Feng Qing.

Rest assured.

No matter how high she climbs, she used to be just a lowly maid.

I'll definitely help you get rid of her.

Do not underestimate her.

A few months ago, she was your maid.

Now, you have to bend your knees and greet her.

Use your brain.

Perhaps I'm not as scheming as that lowly maid.

But in the Cold Palace, I always pondered how to deal with her.

Know yourself and know your enemy, then you can strike a fatal blow.

You return to Yongfu Palace and keep a close eye on her for me.

Report every move she makes truthfully.

Yes.

Talented Lady Su.

You should first learn good manners before showing up,

in case you embarrass yourself.

Yongfu Palace looks so shabby. It's downright humiliating.

I almost forgot. You were a servant.

If you're short on money, you could have told me.

My family is rich enough to help the poor.

Fine.

Since you're so wealthy,

if you don't act properly,

you'll be fined 500 taels of silver every day

for disaster relief.

What?

Let's go.

Talented Lady Su never learned a lesson,

still relying on her wealth to bully others.

That's why I'm not afraid of her.

Tomorrow is the Flower Festival. Are you not going out with His Majesty?

Didn't I tell you to inform Eunuch Xu that I'm unwell and won't be going?

I fear if you keep making excuses,

His Majesty might be mad at you.

He won't. You may leave now.

Practice calligraphy.

Sure.

(Last year, I waited for him all day, but he never came.)

(It shows he didn't really care.)

(Gu Wan)

(De Zhuang)

(Noble Consort De.)

(De Zhuang) (You always look unambitious.)

(Could it really be you behind the fire case?)

Wenxin, what's wrong?

Gu Xuan, what are you doing? Release me!

It's too late to arrange a fake death. The only way is to take you out myself.

When did I say I wanted to leave?

Don't forget why you came back.

If we just leave, who will avenge the late Empress?

Once I get you safely out of the palace,

I'll find a way to uncover the truth about the fire.

I regret not taking Qing away before she married into the palace.

I must protect you. I can't lose you again.

I'm not Gu Qing, nor am I a replacement to make up for your regrets.

These days, every time I think of Qing, I feel more regret.

Why wasn't I braver back then?

The palace walls can't stop me. The societal norms can't stop me either.

Feng Qing,

you're trapped in the palace to save me.

I won't repeat the past.

I'm not Gu Qing. How do you know I'll repeat her fate?

Everything I'm doing is for you. I won't let you take risks anymore.

You're doing this for your own obsession.

Kidnapping a concubine could make the whole clan die.

Gu Xuan, calm down...

No.

My only obsession is to avenge Qing's death.

I will find out the real culprit.

You're not my obsession, but the one I cannot lose.

If I have to follow the rules, I'll make the rules.

Gu Xuan.

I...

I...

The medicine will cause rashes on your face

and make you weak and unable to speak.

After two hours, the effect wears off, and we've left.

I know you resent me,

but as long as you can get out of here, it will be worth it.

(I've planned it all.)

(You'll pretend you've contracted the plague.)

(The guards change shifts every hour. We can slip past during the gap.)

(The Youye Gate locks around Xu hour.)

(We can definitely get out before the curfew.)

(Wenxin took the drug. She is sleeping in your bed.)

(Even if someone enters your room, they'll just think you're asleep.)

Did you give her the items

for tomorrow's Flower Festival?

Yes, I did.

Liquor, pastries, clothes, folding fans,

all in the peach blossom shape she likes best.

Even so, she still doesn't want to go?

She said she feels a bit unwell.

Your Majesty.

The weather is hot. I was just about to send dessert

to help cool you down.

You're thoughtful.

(Good thing I've spit out some of the drug.)

(I seem to be able to move a little.)

Physician Gu?

Your Majesty.

Your Highness.

(It's His Majesty.)

(Oh no, my worst fear has come true.)

Why are you dressed like this?

Xuan, where are you rushing off to?

Your Highness,

a maid is suspected of being plagued.

I must take her out immediately

to prevent its spread.

Your Majesty should stay away to keep safe.

Your Majesty, please leave this matter to me.

Your Majesty's health is paramount. You should return.

Which palace does this maid belong to?

We need to control those contacts and prevent an epidemic in the harem.

Don't worry.

She came at the beginning of this month.

She was a cleaning maid in a side hall.

Not many contacts with her.

Please allow me to take her out of the palace quickly.

(That was close.)

(The phoenix tail pattern. It's Feng Qing's handkerchief.)

(Could it be...?)

Is Feng Qing not feigning illness to avoid me?

Could it be that she's contracted the plague?

Go to Yongfu Palace.

Set off for Yongfu Palace.

Close the gate and lock it.

(Oh no, the gate is closing.)

(It seems I can't escape this.)

Your Majesty.

It's been a while since I last saw Qing. I'll go with you.

Let go of me.

Halt!

This maid has contracted the plague. I must send her out immediately.

Otherwise, it can lead to its spread.

♪ 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 ♪