1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,690 ♫ Those people, those affairs, those palace doors ♫ 2 00:00:05,690 --> 00:00:10,960 ♫ One step into the commotions of this world ♫ 3 00:00:10,960 --> 00:00:16,580 ♫ Listen to the wind, listen to the rain, listen to the endless ups and downs of life ♫ 4 00:00:16,580 --> 00:00:21,250 ♫ Destiny indeed loves us ♫ 5 00:00:21,250 --> 00:00:26,630 ♫ Look at the dreams sealed by the kiss of time ♫ 6 00:00:26,630 --> 00:00:32,060 ♫ Remember half the life that’s already been lived ♫ 7 00:00:32,060 --> 00:00:37,680 ♫ In these red walls, remains one person ♫ 8 00:00:37,680 --> 00:00:43,630 ♫ Wait for the dead of the night, wait for eternity ♫ 9 00:00:43,630 --> 00:00:48,710 ♫ If the world is a storm, then everything in it must take refuge ♫ 10 00:00:48,710 --> 00:00:54,030 ♫ I’ll go with you ♫ 11 00:00:54,030 --> 00:00:59,100 ♫ Traveling across thousands of mountains, don’t be afraid of the wasteland ♫ 12 00:00:59,100 --> 00:01:04,340 ♫ There’ll be flowers on the side of the path ♫ 13 00:01:04,340 --> 00:01:09,580 ♫ Love and hate are too messy; simply coming and going ♫ 14 00:01:09,580 --> 00:01:14,900 ♫ The winds and clouds have not dissipated ♫ 15 00:01:14,900 --> 00:01:27,060 ♫ Spring and fall are long; I can finally wander this mortal world with you ♫ 16 00:01:27,060 --> 00:01:30,180 [Rebel Princess] 17 00:01:30,180 --> 00:01:34,160 [Episode 34] 18 00:01:35,390 --> 00:01:39,910 You, oh, you. Which emperor didn’t have an abundance of concubines and consorts? 19 00:01:39,910 --> 00:01:42,590 You have already ascended to the throne for some time now. 20 00:01:42,590 --> 00:01:46,990 Once you’re done dealing with state affairs, you should consider the matter of taking new concubines. 21 00:01:46,990 --> 00:01:51,560 Imperial Mother, I was thinking that Father’s funeral was not long ago 22 00:01:51,560 --> 00:01:54,550 and the empress is newly pregnant, 23 00:01:54,550 --> 00:01:57,880 so having a maiden selection at this time... 24 00:01:57,880 --> 00:02:02,010 isn’t it a little inappropriate? 25 00:02:05,860 --> 00:02:08,960 You just inherited the throne, so you’re resources are still sparse. 26 00:02:08,960 --> 00:02:13,310 You just so happen to need the support of the aristocratic families to expand your reign. 27 00:02:13,310 --> 00:02:16,540 Marriage alliances are the best way. 28 00:02:16,540 --> 00:02:20,640 As for the empress, she should be the motherly model of the empire 29 00:02:20,640 --> 00:02:23,130 and place a priority on matters related to the empire. 30 00:02:23,130 --> 00:02:27,620 If she doesn’t understand that, she’s not qualified to reign over the harem. 31 00:02:41,400 --> 00:02:43,320 I welcome Your Highness back to the manor. 32 00:02:43,320 --> 00:02:45,830 Aren’t you going to invite His Highness in? 33 00:02:45,830 --> 00:02:47,590 Please. 34 00:02:50,270 --> 00:02:51,710 Is Older Brother here in the manor? 35 00:02:51,710 --> 00:02:55,720 Heir Apparent had been called to the palace this morning by the empress dowager and has not returned yet. 36 00:02:55,720 --> 00:02:57,580 Quickly go notify him. 37 00:02:57,580 --> 00:02:59,860 I’ll take His Highness around the manor first. 38 00:02:59,860 --> 00:03:01,620 Yes. 39 00:03:26,860 --> 00:03:28,960 The luxury of this Prime Minister’s manor 40 00:03:28,960 --> 00:03:31,700 is no less than the imperial palace. 41 00:03:31,700 --> 00:03:35,230 Centennial noble families are all like this. 42 00:03:37,270 --> 00:03:40,780 Marrying me has caused you to suffer. 43 00:03:41,610 --> 00:03:44,120 Although I was born in a wealthy family, 44 00:03:44,120 --> 00:03:47,540 I never cared about living in luxury. 45 00:03:47,540 --> 00:03:49,770 In the days where I’m with you, 46 00:03:49,770 --> 00:03:52,860 do you know how at ease my heart is? 47 00:04:05,800 --> 00:04:08,370 This is my chamber. 48 00:04:10,310 --> 00:04:13,210 During my childhood, when it was summer, 49 00:04:13,210 --> 00:04:16,400 Older Brother, me, and Jin’er 50 00:04:16,400 --> 00:04:18,780 liked to come here to play the most. 51 00:04:18,780 --> 00:04:21,340 We caused water to get everywhere in the yard. 52 00:04:21,340 --> 00:04:24,890 Father scolded us numerous times. 53 00:04:37,990 --> 00:04:40,050 Who is being so presumptuous?! 54 00:04:40,050 --> 00:04:42,040 Older Sister A’Wu. 55 00:04:43,210 --> 00:04:46,010 Brother-in-Law, you’re so mean. 56 00:04:46,010 --> 00:04:49,530 You are... Qian’er? 57 00:04:50,200 --> 00:04:51,950 I am. 58 00:04:57,040 --> 00:05:01,070 - Greetings, Prince and Princess Consort. - Greetings, Prince and Princess Consort. 59 00:05:01,070 --> 00:05:04,020 Aunt, home isn’t the court. 60 00:05:04,020 --> 00:05:06,770 There’s no need for such reverence. 61 00:05:06,770 --> 00:05:09,260 Thank you, Princess Consort. 62 00:05:09,260 --> 00:05:10,850 Qian’er. 63 00:05:10,850 --> 00:05:12,040 [Wang Qian - Wang Xuan’s paternal younger cousin] 64 00:05:12,040 --> 00:05:14,920 I remember how shy you were when you were little. 65 00:05:14,920 --> 00:05:18,520 I never thought you would become such a pleasant young lady. 66 00:05:18,520 --> 00:05:21,090 I almost didn’t recognize you. 67 00:05:21,090 --> 00:05:23,990 Thank you for your praise, Older Sister A’Wu. 68 00:05:23,990 --> 00:05:26,080 I have lived seclusively in the mountains 69 00:05:26,080 --> 00:05:29,140 and neglected her education, so that’s why Qian’er was so impolite. 70 00:05:29,140 --> 00:05:34,460 She has offended Your Highnesses. Please forgive us. 71 00:05:40,580 --> 00:05:42,600 It’s fine. 72 00:05:43,860 --> 00:05:46,660 Oh right! Come. 73 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:49,910 This is a gift from your relatives in Langya. 74 00:05:49,910 --> 00:05:52,340 Here, accept it. 75 00:05:52,340 --> 00:05:54,720 Thank you, Auntie. 76 00:05:55,700 --> 00:05:59,280 Also, this is a gift from Pei’er. 77 00:05:59,280 --> 00:06:01,510 Do you still remember Pei’er? 78 00:06:02,770 --> 00:06:06,680 Pei’er’s birth mother died when she was young, so I raised her. 79 00:06:06,680 --> 00:06:09,150 Recently, she was conferred as Princess of Xuanning 80 00:06:09,150 --> 00:06:12,930 and married far away to the Imperial Advisor, Wu Jun. 81 00:06:12,930 --> 00:06:17,440 The marriage is good, but Pei’er life is quite unfortunate. 82 00:06:17,440 --> 00:06:19,980 She became pregnant soon after getting married, 83 00:06:19,980 --> 00:06:23,870 but she miscarried before the third month. 84 00:06:23,870 --> 00:06:26,820 Really, and less than a year later, she experienced it again. 85 00:06:26,820 --> 00:06:28,660 - I— - Auntie, 86 00:06:28,660 --> 00:06:31,490 His Highness still has court affairs to attend to. 87 00:06:31,490 --> 00:06:34,010 Let him leave first. 88 00:06:39,870 --> 00:06:42,420 It’s cold today and you just recovered. 89 00:06:42,420 --> 00:06:44,500 Don’t catch a cold. 90 00:06:45,840 --> 00:06:49,030 A’Wu, you have really married a good husband. 91 00:06:49,030 --> 00:06:52,300 Empress Dowager really does have great judgment. 92 00:06:53,760 --> 00:06:55,520 Aunt. 93 00:07:02,300 --> 00:07:05,500 [Prince Manor] 94 00:07:05,500 --> 00:07:08,360 Your Highness, 95 00:07:08,360 --> 00:07:12,110 what do you think the king of Hulan is up to? 96 00:07:12,800 --> 00:07:14,960 Do you still remember that I released a tiger back into the mountain forest? 97 00:07:14,960 --> 00:07:17,440 You’re talking about Helan Zhen? 98 00:07:17,440 --> 00:07:22,230 Lately, there have been much fewer disturbances coming from the northern border. 99 00:07:22,230 --> 00:07:24,510 It’s clear that he is of use. 100 00:07:24,510 --> 00:07:29,820 It’s just a pity that we cannot underestimate his intentions to invade the south. 101 00:07:29,820 --> 00:07:34,070 Visting at this time, I’m afraid it’s just a temporizing measure. 102 00:07:34,070 --> 00:07:37,660 How many times have this Helan Zhen fought against us? 103 00:07:37,660 --> 00:07:40,900 Has he ever won? He is still the same. 104 00:07:41,990 --> 00:07:43,620 He is a guest from far away. 105 00:07:43,620 --> 00:07:47,160 Entertaining him with good food and wine is the true demeanor of a great empire. 106 00:07:48,370 --> 00:07:50,210 Your Highness, when are we returning to Ningshuo? 107 00:07:50,210 --> 00:07:52,420 Return to Ningshuo? 108 00:07:53,160 --> 00:07:56,240 You’re sick of... the capital? 109 00:07:56,240 --> 00:07:57,750 No! 110 00:07:57,750 --> 00:08:01,710 I just think that if we continue to stay off the battlefield, 111 00:08:01,710 --> 00:08:05,290 I won’t even remember how to use this sword anymore. 112 00:08:05,290 --> 00:08:07,580 I’m also afraid. 113 00:08:07,580 --> 00:08:10,220 I’m afraid that the soldiers are pampered 114 00:08:10,220 --> 00:08:13,190 and will lose their fighting spirit staying here at the capital. 115 00:08:14,010 --> 00:08:16,760 Us remaining here and protecting the heart of the empire 116 00:08:16,760 --> 00:08:21,100 is the only way the common people can live peacefully. 117 00:08:26,790 --> 00:08:30,790 [Duke of Zhenguo’s Manor] 118 00:08:31,680 --> 00:08:35,100 Come to the palace with me in a few days. 119 00:08:35,100 --> 00:08:36,920 Why? 120 00:08:36,920 --> 00:08:38,810 Auntie and Qian’er have come to the capital. 121 00:08:38,810 --> 00:08:41,910 It’s considered a great affair to the Wang Clan. 122 00:08:41,910 --> 00:08:44,920 Empress Dowager has ordered a family banquet at Yong’an Palace 123 00:08:44,920 --> 00:08:47,060 and wishes that everyone can get together. 124 00:08:47,060 --> 00:08:48,870 I certainly know that you still resent her. 125 00:08:48,870 --> 00:08:50,870 But no matter what, she’s still the empress dowager. 126 00:08:50,870 --> 00:08:54,300 We are all members of the Wang Clan and we are bound together for good or ill. 127 00:08:54,300 --> 00:08:57,580 Empress Dowager summoned them to the palace this time... 128 00:08:57,580 --> 00:09:02,590 It’s to make early preparations for our Wang Clan. 129 00:09:05,600 --> 00:09:07,430 All right. Quickly go. 130 00:09:07,430 --> 00:09:10,340 I still have to go deal with those two troublesome people. 131 00:09:25,670 --> 00:09:29,080 Your Majesty, what are you doing? 132 00:09:32,750 --> 00:09:34,850 I once heard from Empress Mother 133 00:09:34,850 --> 00:09:37,510 that I was really naughty in her belly, 134 00:09:37,510 --> 00:09:40,190 giving her a hard time. 135 00:09:40,190 --> 00:09:43,690 I have something to tell our son now. 136 00:09:43,690 --> 00:09:47,090 Son, listen. Don’t toss about in your Empress Mother’s belly. 137 00:09:47,090 --> 00:09:49,990 Be good! Do you hear me? 138 00:09:53,620 --> 00:09:58,340 Your Majesty, you treat me so well. 139 00:10:01,360 --> 00:10:06,330 Your Majesty, there’s something I want to tell you. 140 00:10:11,580 --> 00:10:15,800 My Empress, what have you heard? 141 00:10:16,500 --> 00:10:18,400 The court officials created a big scene 142 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:21,360 in their request that Your Majesty takes a new consort. 143 00:10:21,360 --> 00:10:26,340 If I said that I didn’t know, isn’t that too pretentious? 144 00:10:29,890 --> 00:10:32,710 B-But why would you... 145 00:10:32,710 --> 00:10:35,510 Your Majesty, to be honest, 146 00:10:35,510 --> 00:10:38,480 I’m certainly unwilling to comply. 147 00:10:38,480 --> 00:10:42,760 I’m not willing to share Your Majesty with other women. 148 00:10:42,760 --> 00:10:48,340 But... I’m your empress. 149 00:10:48,340 --> 00:10:50,270 I should be the motherly model of the empire. 150 00:10:50,270 --> 00:10:53,850 I should act as an empress. 151 00:10:54,530 --> 00:10:56,930 So, I thought it through. 152 00:10:56,930 --> 00:10:59,140 Since I’m the head of the harem, 153 00:10:59,140 --> 00:11:03,130 then I should do my best to be considerate of Your Majesty. 154 00:11:08,880 --> 00:11:10,470 Wanru, 155 00:11:10,470 --> 00:11:13,870 no matter who enters the palace in the future, 156 00:11:14,930 --> 00:11:17,480 your place in my heart 157 00:11:17,480 --> 00:11:19,640 can never be replaced by another. 158 00:11:19,640 --> 00:11:21,660 Hearing Your Majesty’s words, 159 00:11:21,660 --> 00:11:25,370 I feel very reassured. 160 00:11:26,390 --> 00:11:28,950 You still need to be coaxed into taking your medicine. 161 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:34,550 Come on. Drink it. 162 00:11:34,550 --> 00:11:36,440 No. 163 00:11:36,440 --> 00:11:37,900 Drink it. 164 00:11:37,900 --> 00:11:39,680 No. 165 00:11:40,840 --> 00:11:42,570 Don’t drink? 166 00:11:42,570 --> 00:11:44,490 You drink it. 167 00:11:45,200 --> 00:11:46,690 Okay. 168 00:11:58,500 --> 00:12:00,430 You’re shameless! 169 00:12:00,430 --> 00:12:02,790 If you don’t take your medicine properly, 170 00:12:02,790 --> 00:12:05,350 then I will be even more shameless. 171 00:12:05,350 --> 00:12:07,400 How long have I been taking this medicine already? 172 00:12:07,400 --> 00:12:09,080 You won’t let me stop taking it. 173 00:12:09,080 --> 00:12:14,000 The imperial physician must have taken your bribe to purposely bully me. 174 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:17,290 Who would purposely bully you? 175 00:12:25,760 --> 00:12:27,820 Last cup. 176 00:12:30,800 --> 00:12:35,080 I must have owed you in my last life. 177 00:12:45,310 --> 00:12:48,380 Maybe I’m the one who owed you. 178 00:13:18,460 --> 00:13:22,700 - Mother! - Yes? - Mother! 179 00:13:22,700 --> 00:13:24,900 Look at this outfit. Does it look nice? 180 00:13:24,900 --> 00:13:28,250 My child is in the prime of her youth. Naturally, you’ll look good in whatever you wear. 181 00:13:28,250 --> 00:13:30,080 - Here. - I don’t want to eat it. 182 00:13:30,080 --> 00:13:31,610 You are humoring me again, Mother. 183 00:13:31,610 --> 00:13:35,240 In Langya, everyone said that my beauty is unprecedented. 184 00:13:35,240 --> 00:13:37,000 But after seeing Older Sister A’Wu today, 185 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:39,370 I discover that she is more beautiful than I. 186 00:13:39,370 --> 00:13:42,990 Even if she’s more beautiful, she’s just like Pei’er— 187 00:13:42,990 --> 00:13:44,870 You may leave. 188 00:13:52,530 --> 00:13:56,770 She’s just like Pei’er; she’s unfortunate. 189 00:13:56,770 --> 00:13:59,070 What do you mean, Mother? 190 00:13:59,070 --> 00:14:03,020 I handed some more money to the servant 191 00:14:03,020 --> 00:14:04,990 to inquire about information here in the manor. 192 00:14:04,990 --> 00:14:08,070 A’Wu miscarried a few months ago 193 00:14:08,070 --> 00:14:11,110 and almost died. 194 00:14:11,110 --> 00:14:13,820 From what I see, her body is weak. 195 00:14:13,820 --> 00:14:17,360 In the future, I’m afraid she will have a hard time giving birth. 196 00:14:18,630 --> 00:14:22,190 She is indeed like Pei’er. 197 00:14:22,190 --> 00:14:24,390 If she doesn’t bear children, 198 00:14:24,390 --> 00:14:27,670 Prince Yuzhang’s affection for her now 199 00:14:27,670 --> 00:14:30,770 will just be temporary. 200 00:14:32,350 --> 00:14:37,060 Do you know why the empress dowager 201 00:14:37,060 --> 00:14:39,160 sent people to bring us here to the capital? 202 00:14:39,770 --> 00:14:41,780 She wants me to enter the palace. 203 00:14:41,780 --> 00:14:46,310 So you must grasp onto this opportunity tightly. 204 00:14:50,880 --> 00:14:53,070 Thank you so much for the reward, Empress Dowager Auntie. 205 00:14:53,070 --> 00:14:54,680 I really like it! 206 00:14:54,680 --> 00:14:56,380 It’s great that you like it. 207 00:14:56,380 --> 00:14:59,050 Our Langya is indeed remarkable for fostering such outstanding people. 208 00:14:59,050 --> 00:15:02,500 It produced such a bright and beautiful lady. 209 00:15:02,500 --> 00:15:04,730 Thank you for the praise, Empress Dowager. 210 00:15:04,730 --> 00:15:07,920 Mother, Empress Dowager Auntie treats me so well. 211 00:15:07,920 --> 00:15:10,550 She’s like my biological auntie. 212 00:15:11,460 --> 00:15:15,910 Empress Dowager has always been your biological aunt. 213 00:15:19,570 --> 00:15:22,590 Empress Dowager Auntie, I have misspoken. 214 00:15:22,590 --> 00:15:24,610 What I meant is... 215 00:15:24,620 --> 00:15:27,640 I like Empress Dowager Auntie. 216 00:15:29,040 --> 00:15:30,510 This young lady. 217 00:15:30,510 --> 00:15:33,560 Your Majesty, Princess Consort Yuzhang has arrived. 218 00:15:42,560 --> 00:15:45,320 Greetings, Empress Dowager. 219 00:15:45,320 --> 00:15:48,230 - You may rise. - Thank you, Empress Dowager. 220 00:15:48,230 --> 00:15:50,790 - Greetings, Princess Consort. - Older Sister A’Wu, you’re here? 221 00:15:50,790 --> 00:15:52,940 Aunt. Qian’er. 222 00:15:52,940 --> 00:15:55,990 All of you sit first. 223 00:15:55,990 --> 00:15:58,130 Aunt, please sit. 224 00:16:07,520 --> 00:16:09,460 A’Wu, 225 00:16:09,460 --> 00:16:14,670 tonight’s family banquet just so happens to coincide with Qian’er’s and her mother’s arrival from afar. 226 00:16:14,670 --> 00:16:19,160 Our Wang family should have some fun together. 227 00:16:19,160 --> 00:16:21,610 I have also prepared for you 228 00:16:21,610 --> 00:16:24,810 tianmizao that was brought from Langya. (Tiánmǐzāo (甜米糟) – a fermented sweet, glutinous rice dish) 229 00:16:24,810 --> 00:16:27,310 I remember it was your favorite as a child. 230 00:16:27,310 --> 00:16:28,580 Empress Dowager, thank you very much for your consideration. 231 00:16:28,580 --> 00:16:30,640 Empress Dowager Auntie, you’re biased. 232 00:16:30,640 --> 00:16:32,800 Qian’er. 233 00:16:32,800 --> 00:16:36,750 Don’t worry. I like Qian’er’s temperament. 234 00:16:36,750 --> 00:16:40,560 Your favorite food will certainly be at the banquet later. 235 00:16:40,560 --> 00:16:42,600 Thank you very much, Empress Dowager Auntie. 236 00:16:42,600 --> 00:16:45,630 Will my favorite foods be prepared as well? 237 00:16:52,210 --> 00:16:53,310 Greetings, Your Majesty. 238 00:16:53,310 --> 00:16:56,230 - Dispense with the formalities quickly. - Greetings, Your Majesty. 239 00:16:56,230 --> 00:16:58,220 Since it is a family banquet, 240 00:16:58,220 --> 00:17:01,180 A’Wu, there is no need to adhere so rigidly to the formalities. 241 00:17:01,180 --> 00:17:03,250 Thank you, Your Majesty. 242 00:17:04,780 --> 00:17:10,170 After I ascended to the throne, you and I have become more estranged. 243 00:17:12,340 --> 00:17:15,650 Your Majesty the Emperor, you are the supreme ruler. 244 00:17:15,650 --> 00:17:19,550 I... must remain respectful. 245 00:17:19,550 --> 00:17:21,360 Is that so? 246 00:17:21,360 --> 00:17:23,280 But I remember very clearly 247 00:17:23,280 --> 00:17:27,090 that when you and the late emperor interacted, you two never abided by the etiquettes. 248 00:17:27,090 --> 00:17:28,940 My Emperor. 249 00:17:31,880 --> 00:17:34,050 Greetings, Empress Mother. 250 00:17:34,050 --> 00:17:38,180 My Emperor, quickly meet your maternal aunt and younger cousin. 251 00:17:39,190 --> 00:17:41,830 Greetings, Your Majesty. 252 00:17:44,640 --> 00:17:46,630 This younger sister... 253 00:17:51,870 --> 00:17:55,340 Empress Mother, all the women of our Langya Wang Clan 254 00:17:55,340 --> 00:17:57,680 indeed look like A’Wu. 255 00:17:57,680 --> 00:17:59,960 All of them are natural beauties. 256 00:17:59,960 --> 00:18:02,110 Thank you for the praise, Your Majesty. 257 00:18:02,110 --> 00:18:05,820 How could I possibly be as beautiful as Older Sister? 258 00:18:08,330 --> 00:18:10,060 Indeed. 259 00:18:11,110 --> 00:18:13,170 Your beauty is just short of hers. 260 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,650 You’re dismissed. 261 00:18:34,920 --> 00:18:39,770 The empress dowager summoned a young lady who looks exactly like Wang Xuan 262 00:18:41,790 --> 00:18:44,400 and even arranged a family banquet at Yong’an Palace. 263 00:18:44,400 --> 00:18:48,630 However, I think that things are not that simple. 264 00:18:51,350 --> 00:18:53,100 Of course. 265 00:18:55,620 --> 00:18:59,760 If she previously had the time, 266 00:18:59,760 --> 00:19:03,730 the empress dowager would’ve taken care of me long ago. 267 00:19:03,730 --> 00:19:07,310 Now that His Majesty has ascended the throne, 268 00:19:07,310 --> 00:19:10,760 how could she allow the imperial authority to fall to another faction? 269 00:19:10,760 --> 00:19:12,710 Your Majesty is saying that 270 00:19:12,710 --> 00:19:17,610 the empress dowager is using the opportunity presented by the maiden selection to summon her into the palace? 271 00:19:17,610 --> 00:19:23,730 No wonder all the ministers are advising the emperor to take in a consort. 272 00:19:23,730 --> 00:19:28,430 It’s because she knows His Majesty has feelings for Wang Xuan, 273 00:19:29,510 --> 00:19:32,300 so she found someone who looks like her. 274 00:19:32,300 --> 00:19:34,820 She really spared no effort in this. 275 00:19:34,820 --> 00:19:37,070 If the empress dowager really has that intention, then wouldn’t she be— 276 00:19:37,070 --> 00:19:40,260 She is precisely targeting my empress position. 277 00:19:44,860 --> 00:19:46,500 A’Wu! 278 00:19:48,040 --> 00:19:49,660 Wait a moment. 279 00:19:51,640 --> 00:19:53,660 Your Majesty the Emperor. 280 00:19:54,520 --> 00:19:57,030 I want to speak to you about something. 281 00:20:01,570 --> 00:20:04,340 - All of you, stop following me. - Yes. 282 00:20:10,380 --> 00:20:12,580 A’Wu, 283 00:20:12,580 --> 00:20:14,730 there are no outsiders here now. 284 00:20:14,730 --> 00:20:19,010 Just call me “Older Brother Zilong” like before. 285 00:20:19,010 --> 00:20:20,630 What do you say? 286 00:20:29,630 --> 00:20:31,700 Our ancestral residence of Langya is far away. 287 00:20:31,700 --> 00:20:33,950 I have not returned in many years. 288 00:20:33,950 --> 00:20:35,800 I rather miss it. 289 00:20:35,800 --> 00:20:38,000 Today, having the two of you enter the palace 290 00:20:38,010 --> 00:20:41,780 has somewhat alleviated my feelings of homesickness. 291 00:20:41,780 --> 00:20:44,430 It is rare for you two to enter the palace. Nanny Gui. 292 00:20:44,430 --> 00:20:46,010 Present. 293 00:20:46,010 --> 00:20:50,440 - Take them for a tour around the palace and for a stroll in the imperial gardens. - Yes. 294 00:20:50,440 --> 00:20:51,780 Thank you very much, Empress Dowager. 295 00:20:51,780 --> 00:20:54,590 We will not disturb you further, then. 296 00:20:54,590 --> 00:20:58,000 I shall take my leave now. 297 00:21:07,710 --> 00:21:10,380 Qian’er is such a foolish child. 298 00:21:10,380 --> 00:21:13,550 I’d better not have chosen the wrong person. 299 00:21:13,550 --> 00:21:15,190 Go and summon Prime Minister Wen for me. 300 00:21:15,190 --> 00:21:16,900 Yes. 301 00:21:19,040 --> 00:21:22,110 A’Wu, come here quickly, come here quickly. 302 00:21:23,960 --> 00:21:25,820 Do you remember when we were young, 303 00:21:25,820 --> 00:21:28,760 we would hide beneath that bridge in the summertime and catch fish? 304 00:21:28,760 --> 00:21:30,850 Just over there! 305 00:21:30,850 --> 00:21:32,940 You’d always call me, “Older Brother Zilong! Older Brother Zilong!” 306 00:21:32,940 --> 00:21:35,030 because you were afraid I wouldn’t take you with me to play. 307 00:21:39,120 --> 00:21:41,340 The years passed by in a flash. 308 00:21:43,090 --> 00:21:45,450 Things remain the same, but the people have changed. 309 00:21:49,720 --> 00:21:51,650 During these past few years, 310 00:21:52,450 --> 00:21:54,500 Empress Mother has... 311 00:22:01,060 --> 00:22:03,790 Now, I’ve already become the emperor. 312 00:22:04,710 --> 00:22:10,060 But all of our close relatives and old friends 313 00:22:10,090 --> 00:22:14,340 have either left or died one after the other. 314 00:22:26,280 --> 00:22:27,800 A’Wu, 315 00:22:29,370 --> 00:22:32,130 so many things have happened. 316 00:22:32,130 --> 00:22:34,640 I’m sure the one who’s suffered the most is you. 317 00:22:35,280 --> 00:22:39,460 Tell me. Is there hate in your heart? 318 00:22:50,760 --> 00:22:53,150 Who should I hate? 319 00:23:04,530 --> 00:23:07,060 I should thank you. 320 00:23:07,790 --> 00:23:09,700 For what? 321 00:23:10,900 --> 00:23:13,680 Thank you for giving my father a chance to live. 322 00:23:15,490 --> 00:23:17,800 You don’t need to thank me. 323 00:23:17,800 --> 00:23:22,240 If you want to thank someone, you should thank your husband. 324 00:23:26,780 --> 00:23:28,510 My husband? 325 00:23:31,360 --> 00:23:37,240 Your father threatened my life, 326 00:23:37,240 --> 00:23:40,180 so, naturally, our ties were cut off. 327 00:23:40,180 --> 00:23:42,680 I wasn’t going to show him mercy. 328 00:23:43,410 --> 00:23:45,740 But I did not expect 329 00:23:45,740 --> 00:23:50,950 Prince Yuzhang to kneel in front of the Imperial Study for an entire night. 330 00:23:51,750 --> 00:23:57,060 He said that you’d already lost your mother and child. 331 00:23:57,060 --> 00:24:01,040 At that moment, you couldn’t lose your father as well. 332 00:24:02,190 --> 00:24:04,260 Hearing him say that, 333 00:24:05,140 --> 00:24:07,360 I reluctantly agreed. 334 00:24:23,810 --> 00:24:26,050 Didn’t he tell you? 335 00:24:35,730 --> 00:24:40,510 A’Wu, I’ve been meaning to ask you something. 336 00:24:41,420 --> 00:24:44,170 That day, you and Empress Mother... 337 00:24:52,250 --> 00:24:57,880 My Imperial Father’s death... Did my Empress Mother have anything to do with it? 338 00:25:07,160 --> 00:25:09,060 No? 339 00:25:09,060 --> 00:25:11,100 She didn’t, right? 340 00:25:13,540 --> 00:25:15,890 That’s good that she didn’t. That’s good that she didn’t. 341 00:25:17,050 --> 00:25:18,920 That’s good that she didn’t. 342 00:25:23,180 --> 00:25:28,200 Mother, this imperial palace is not as good as I imagined it to be. 343 00:25:28,200 --> 00:25:30,180 Although Langya cannot compare to here, 344 00:25:30,180 --> 00:25:34,290 our Wang manor is not inferior to this place in any respect. Right? 345 00:25:34,290 --> 00:25:35,720 Keep your voice down. 346 00:25:35,720 --> 00:25:38,150 This younger sister is right. 347 00:25:38,150 --> 00:25:40,150 When it comes to exquisiteness and elegance, 348 00:25:40,150 --> 00:25:45,020 the residence of the Wang Clan is certainly not inferior to the imperial palace. 349 00:25:45,020 --> 00:25:48,970 Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress. 350 00:25:49,580 --> 00:25:52,450 - I, from the Xue Clan, - I, Wang Qian, 351 00:25:52,450 --> 00:25:55,300 - kowtow in greeting to the empress. - kowtow in greeting to the empress. 352 00:25:55,300 --> 00:25:56,880 My young daughter is insolent. 353 00:25:56,880 --> 00:26:00,280 She did not know Your Majesty had arrived and spoke offensively. 354 00:26:00,280 --> 00:26:02,870 Your Majesty, in consideration that this is her first time in the palace 355 00:26:02,870 --> 00:26:04,990 and that she is young, 356 00:26:04,990 --> 00:26:06,630 please forgive her. 357 00:26:06,630 --> 00:26:11,150 Reporting to Your Majesty. These are the empress dowager’s relatives from the Wang Clan. 358 00:26:11,150 --> 00:26:14,790 Miss Qian’er is the emperor’s maternal younger cousin. 359 00:26:15,650 --> 00:26:17,320 Quickly get up. 360 00:26:17,320 --> 00:26:19,300 Thank you, Empress 361 00:26:23,960 --> 00:26:26,280 Indeed. 362 00:26:26,280 --> 00:26:30,020 They all say that a fairy-like younger sister has come to the palace today. 363 00:26:30,020 --> 00:26:33,050 You actually do resemble Princess Consort Yuzhang quite a bit. 364 00:26:33,050 --> 00:26:37,330 Seeing you now, they really weren’t lying. 365 00:26:37,330 --> 00:26:39,020 Although I’ve been far away in Langya, 366 00:26:39,020 --> 00:26:42,430 I have heard of the current empress’s incomparable talent and virtue. 367 00:26:42,430 --> 00:26:47,100 Seeing you in person today, I realize that the rumors among the common folks are not accurate at all. 368 00:26:47,100 --> 00:26:49,610 Not only does Your Majesty have incomparable talent and virtue, 369 00:26:49,610 --> 00:26:51,560 but Your Majesty is exemplary in morals, speech, beauty, and embroidery. 370 00:26:51,560 --> 00:26:53,890 You are a role model for all the women in the realm. 371 00:26:53,890 --> 00:26:56,810 I was nearly stunned at seeing you. 372 00:26:56,810 --> 00:27:00,530 Your little mouth seems to be coated in honey. 373 00:27:00,530 --> 00:27:02,530 As this was an unscheduled encounter, I did not have time to prepare any gifts. 374 00:27:02,530 --> 00:27:06,040 Consider this a gift from me to you on our first meeting. 375 00:27:06,040 --> 00:27:07,500 Here. 376 00:27:15,810 --> 00:27:19,190 Thank you, Your Majesty. I like it very much. 377 00:27:19,190 --> 00:27:22,830 Younger Sister, when you come to the palace in the future, you are welcome anytime in Zhaoyang Hall. 378 00:27:22,830 --> 00:27:27,460 Okay, okay. From now on, I have an older sister in the palace. 379 00:27:36,960 --> 00:27:39,770 Prime Minister Wen, please. 380 00:27:47,700 --> 00:27:49,370 This way, please. 381 00:28:17,330 --> 00:28:23,000 I, Wen Zongshen, kowtow in greeting to you, Empress Dowager. 382 00:28:25,650 --> 00:28:29,260 Get up. There’s no need for such formalities between us. 383 00:28:34,400 --> 00:28:39,650 I wonder for what urgent matter Your Majesty has summoned me here. 384 00:28:41,480 --> 00:28:44,640 I want to talk to you about the emperor. 385 00:28:44,640 --> 00:28:46,530 Have a seat. 386 00:28:50,890 --> 00:28:53,140 Thank you, Empress Dowager. 387 00:28:54,180 --> 00:29:00,420 Prime Minister Wen, I heard you had objections to the emperor taking in consorts through the maiden selection. 388 00:29:02,380 --> 00:29:08,510 If it is about that matter, I indeed disagree. 389 00:29:08,510 --> 00:29:12,180 The imperial court and the harem are inextricably linked. 390 00:29:12,180 --> 00:29:15,020 Prime Minister Wen, since you’ve been immersed in the court for many years now, 391 00:29:15,020 --> 00:29:18,570 you must surely understand the underlying implications. 392 00:29:19,430 --> 00:29:22,520 You are now insisting on opposing the matter. 393 00:29:22,520 --> 00:29:25,940 Could it be you are dissatisfied with Zilong 394 00:29:25,940 --> 00:29:28,580 and are not willing to assist him wholeheartedly? 395 00:29:29,950 --> 00:29:35,380 Empress Dowager, I have always been loyal to the monarch. 396 00:29:35,380 --> 00:29:38,270 I have never harbored any selfish motives nor personal considerations. 397 00:29:39,190 --> 00:29:43,040 I objected to the emperor taking in consorts 398 00:29:43,040 --> 00:29:46,790 only because the late emperor has just passed away. 399 00:29:46,790 --> 00:29:50,650 This maneuver is inappropriate for the present. 400 00:29:50,650 --> 00:29:52,920 It’s “inappropriate for the present?” 401 00:29:55,670 --> 00:29:59,710 If you were truly thinking for the emperor and the empire, 402 00:29:59,710 --> 00:30:02,450 then you should not confine yourself to such archaic conventions. 403 00:30:04,030 --> 00:30:06,880 The state of affairs has just been settled. 404 00:30:06,880 --> 00:30:08,440 Internal trouble is brewing and the foreign aggressors are clamoring. 405 00:30:08,440 --> 00:30:10,440 The emperor’s ascension to the throne has not yet been fortified, 406 00:30:10,440 --> 00:30:14,240 thus he needs valuable assistance from the aristocratic families more than ever. 407 00:30:14,240 --> 00:30:18,310 Marriage alliance is the best strategy. 408 00:30:20,270 --> 00:30:24,570 Since Your Majesty has already made a decision, 409 00:30:25,310 --> 00:30:28,810 then what was the point in summoning me here? 410 00:30:30,250 --> 00:30:32,370 Do you still remember 411 00:30:33,490 --> 00:30:36,110 what you said to me back then? 412 00:30:40,520 --> 00:30:42,320 Empress Dowager... 413 00:30:47,980 --> 00:30:50,560 Older Brother had previously wanted to harm you, 414 00:30:51,200 --> 00:30:54,810 but I would rather have a falling out with him in order to protect you. 415 00:30:55,490 --> 00:31:00,090 That was because of the affection we had for each other. 416 00:31:03,210 --> 00:31:05,690 I still remember you saying that 417 00:31:06,410 --> 00:31:10,100 you would guard and protect me all your life. 418 00:31:16,580 --> 00:31:21,440 If even you are not willing to help me... 419 00:31:25,310 --> 00:31:27,130 Lord Wen... (T/N: wordplay - the character for lord also means “husband”) 420 00:31:38,130 --> 00:31:40,040 Empress Dowager... 421 00:31:46,440 --> 00:31:49,920 Empress Dowager. Rest assured, Your Majesty. 422 00:31:49,920 --> 00:31:53,860 I, Wen Zongshen, will definitely do my utmost 423 00:31:54,470 --> 00:31:59,040 to protect the emperor... to protect Your Majesty. 424 00:32:11,720 --> 00:32:14,830 Weeds, twines, and pieces of wood. 425 00:32:14,830 --> 00:32:17,200 In any case, there isn’t any cotton. 426 00:32:17,200 --> 00:32:20,120 They want us to use these materials to get through the winter? 427 00:32:20,120 --> 00:32:22,260 It looks like the weather is getting cooler by the day. 428 00:32:22,260 --> 00:32:24,600 All of our soldiers are waiting for the cotton. 429 00:32:24,600 --> 00:32:26,480 In the end, not only are there not enough, 430 00:32:26,480 --> 00:32:30,310 but these winter clothes are made so roughly and carelessly. I... 431 00:32:30,310 --> 00:32:34,410 Rumors have been floating around ever since the matter regarding Prince Jianning concluded. 432 00:32:34,410 --> 00:32:40,480 It is said that the soldiers from the various towns in Jiangnan feel they are a cut below our Ningshuo Army. 433 00:32:40,480 --> 00:32:42,430 Is that true? 434 00:32:43,420 --> 00:32:45,060 You’ve even heard of that? 435 00:32:45,060 --> 00:32:50,940 I also heard that the soldiers from the various towns in Jiangnan have initiated a mutiny. 436 00:32:52,610 --> 00:32:55,500 They’re afraid of being implicated in Prince Jianning’s rebellion this whole time, 437 00:32:55,500 --> 00:32:58,260 so they’re now using these winter clothes as an excuse to cause trouble. 438 00:32:58,260 --> 00:33:00,600 That’s not strange at all. 439 00:33:02,590 --> 00:33:07,310 Go take a look at how much extra money our Ningshuo Army has. 440 00:33:07,310 --> 00:33:10,960 Bring it all out to urgently make a batch of winter clothes. 441 00:33:10,960 --> 00:33:13,750 Your Highness, why should we spend our Ningshuo Army’s money? 442 00:33:13,750 --> 00:33:17,290 The Ningshuo Army and the soldiers from the various towns of Jiangnan 443 00:33:17,290 --> 00:33:21,730 are all soldiers of Great Cheng! What is the difference between the two? 444 00:33:21,730 --> 00:33:23,300 Yes, Your Highness. 445 00:33:25,400 --> 00:33:27,500 I will give you another task. 446 00:33:28,800 --> 00:33:32,290 Go and investigate the origins of the materials for these winter clothes, 447 00:33:32,290 --> 00:33:34,000 where these clothes were made, 448 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:36,400 the cost of each garment, 449 00:33:36,400 --> 00:33:40,800 and through whose hands the money has passed. 450 00:33:51,600 --> 00:33:54,000 Mother, look. 451 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:56,110 This is a bracelet that the empress has worn before. 452 00:33:56,110 --> 00:33:58,900 It must be priceless. 453 00:33:59,900 --> 00:34:02,000 There are also the rewards from Empress Dowager Auntie and the emperor. 454 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:05,700 This visit to the palace is really fruitful. 455 00:34:06,500 --> 00:34:08,700 They just gave you a few fun things 456 00:34:08,700 --> 00:34:11,900 and you’re this content? 457 00:34:11,900 --> 00:34:14,300 You are a daughter of the Langya Wang Clan after all. 458 00:34:14,300 --> 00:34:17,100 Why are you so short sighted? 459 00:34:17,800 --> 00:34:20,700 Langya Wang Clan, Langya Wang Clan. 460 00:34:20,700 --> 00:34:23,170 Mother, you’re the one to talk. 461 00:34:23,170 --> 00:34:25,100 I thought Langya was wealthy, 462 00:34:25,100 --> 00:34:29,000 but after coming here to the capital and comparing, I’ve become a daughter of a village family. 463 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:31,000 Let’s not talk about other things, but what happened today. 464 00:34:31,000 --> 00:34:34,400 Everyone who saw me kept saying “A’Wu, A’Wu” and that I look like her. 465 00:34:34,400 --> 00:34:37,200 Why don’t they say that she looks like me? 466 00:34:37,200 --> 00:34:40,400 In Langya, who doesn’t fawn over me? 467 00:34:40,400 --> 00:34:44,200 Here in the capital, I’ve become a contrast that makes another person seem more perfect. 468 00:34:44,200 --> 00:34:47,000 Wang Xuan is the legitimate first daughter of the Wang Clan. 469 00:34:47,000 --> 00:34:49,000 Naturally, she is extraordinary. 470 00:34:49,000 --> 00:34:50,800 Legitimate? 471 00:34:50,800 --> 00:34:53,500 Yes, she is extraordinary. 472 00:34:53,500 --> 00:34:57,800 Elder Paternal Uncle is guilty and in exile. Whether he lives or dies is uncertain. 473 00:34:57,800 --> 00:35:01,600 Even though she has Grand Elder Princess as her mother, didn’t her mother still end up dead? 474 00:35:01,600 --> 00:35:04,500 Shut your mouth. Talking about it in private, fine. 475 00:35:04,500 --> 00:35:08,300 Are you going to have such a big mouth in the palace as well? 476 00:35:09,300 --> 00:35:13,000 You also know that this is the capital. It is not Langya. 477 00:35:13,000 --> 00:35:15,200 In Langya, Heaven is high and the emperor is far away, (T/N: free to act without much repercussion) 478 00:35:15,200 --> 00:35:19,500 so you could be free and willful because you are from a branch of the Wang Clan. 479 00:35:19,500 --> 00:35:23,000 But in the capital, we have to watch our every step as there is danger everywhere. 480 00:35:23,000 --> 00:35:25,200 If you don’t exercise restraint and repent, 481 00:35:25,200 --> 00:35:29,000 I’m afraid that in the future, you will be eaten up until not a bone is left. 482 00:35:29,000 --> 00:35:31,720 I have Empress Dowager Aunt to look after me. 483 00:35:31,720 --> 00:35:33,600 Who would dare? 484 00:35:34,600 --> 00:35:39,300 She just praised you a little and now you have no sense of propriety? 485 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:43,700 Have you forgotten? You and Kai’er are one and the same. 486 00:35:43,700 --> 00:35:48,100 She’s just a chess piece that will be used when planning strategies and marshaling soldiers during battles in the palace. 487 00:35:48,800 --> 00:35:52,000 Back then, she disregarded my bitter pleas 488 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:56,300 and sent your older brother, my only son, to the army for experience. 489 00:35:56,300 --> 00:35:59,100 He died of an illness before he could even return to the capital. 490 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:04,600 We, mother and son, could not even see each other for the last time. 491 00:36:06,400 --> 00:36:08,300 However, what about Wang Su? 492 00:36:08,300 --> 00:36:12,000 He led a life of luxury and debauchery in the capital all because he’s the eldest son of the eldest branch of the family. 493 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:14,000 He was even conferred an additional noble title that same year. 494 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:16,000 You must handle this matter properly. 495 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:17,400 Wang Su? 496 00:36:17,400 --> 00:36:19,000 Quickly go and take care of it. 497 00:36:20,300 --> 00:36:21,800 Older Brother Su is back? 498 00:36:21,800 --> 00:36:23,600 He didn’t hear, did he? 499 00:36:26,400 --> 00:36:27,700 Hurry. 500 00:36:37,930 --> 00:36:39,360 Su’er. 501 00:36:40,500 --> 00:36:42,000 Aunt. 502 00:36:42,700 --> 00:36:46,400 Su’er, there’s something I need to tell you. 503 00:36:46,400 --> 00:36:48,400 Aunt, go ahead. 504 00:36:48,400 --> 00:36:52,410 Qian’er and I have traveled all the way from Langya and it is just the two of us. 505 00:36:52,410 --> 00:36:55,500 Living here at Wang Manor is not really a viable long-term option. 506 00:36:55,500 --> 00:36:58,130 I’ve already sent someone to search for a home in the capital for us to purchase. 507 00:36:58,130 --> 00:37:02,600 Once we find a suitable one, Qian’er and I shall move there. 508 00:37:02,600 --> 00:37:05,800 Were there any shortcomings in my accommodations for you? 509 00:37:05,800 --> 00:37:07,600 Su’er, you’re overthinking things. 510 00:37:07,600 --> 00:37:11,300 Mother, I do not want to leave Wang Manor. 511 00:37:11,300 --> 00:37:13,400 The Wang Clan owns such an enormous manor. 512 00:37:13,400 --> 00:37:16,600 Could it be that Elder Brother Su doesn’t even have room for me? 513 00:37:16,600 --> 00:37:18,600 What do you understand? 514 00:37:18,600 --> 00:37:21,900 Your Older Brother Su has long been married and has his own family now. 515 00:37:21,900 --> 00:37:24,000 I’m sure he will be conferred the title of prince soon, too. 516 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:27,900 If we remain here for long, we’ll be bothering him. 517 00:37:29,700 --> 00:37:31,600 Qian’er is right. 518 00:37:31,600 --> 00:37:35,800 This is such a big estate, how could it not have room for you? 519 00:37:35,800 --> 00:37:39,600 Besides, this is my Wang Clan’s manor in the capital. 520 00:37:39,600 --> 00:37:41,700 Even if Father is no longer here... 521 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,200 That’s right, that’s right! 522 00:37:45,200 --> 00:37:49,000 It’s all Mother’s fault. You’ve made Elder Brother Su sad. 523 00:37:53,100 --> 00:37:55,500 Please listen to Qian’er and me. 524 00:37:55,500 --> 00:37:58,300 Besides, Qian’er is intelligent and lively. 525 00:37:58,300 --> 00:38:01,000 She is just like A’Wu before she was married. 526 00:38:01,000 --> 00:38:05,100 Every time I see her, I always think of the past. 527 00:38:07,050 --> 00:38:09,910 It counts as some sort of consolation. 528 00:38:12,400 --> 00:38:15,900 Since that is the case, I will not stand on ceremony with you as we are from the same family. 529 00:38:15,900 --> 00:38:18,260 Qian’er and I will continue to bother you all, then. 530 00:38:18,260 --> 00:38:19,800 All right. 531 00:38:38,600 --> 00:38:40,200 Reporting to Your Majesty the Empress. 532 00:38:40,200 --> 00:38:43,600 Xie Shouzheng, Regional Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, seeks an audience with Your Majesty. 533 00:38:45,500 --> 00:38:47,100 Come. 534 00:38:50,500 --> 00:38:53,700 I, Xie Shouzheng, greet Your Majesty the Empress. 535 00:38:53,700 --> 00:38:56,800 I should be calling you “Uncle” in accordance with seniority. (T/N: share the same grandfather or great grandfather) 536 00:38:56,800 --> 00:38:58,400 Quickly get up. 537 00:38:58,400 --> 00:39:01,200 Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress. 538 00:39:03,130 --> 00:39:05,780 Regional Minister Xie, what is the meaning of this? 539 00:39:05,780 --> 00:39:07,800 This is a jade qilin. (Qilin – a mythical chimerical creature with hooves) 540 00:39:07,800 --> 00:39:11,600 I heard that Your Majesty is pregnant with the emperor’s child, 541 00:39:11,600 --> 00:39:16,400 so I specifically went to the capital to look for the best craftsman to carve this qilin. 542 00:39:16,400 --> 00:39:18,800 Congratulations, Your Majesty the Empress. 543 00:39:18,800 --> 00:39:23,100 May you be blessed with good health, good fortune, and long life. 544 00:39:34,400 --> 00:39:37,200 - I will accept it. - Yes, Your Majesty. 545 00:39:37,200 --> 00:39:39,400 This must have cost you quite a bit. 546 00:39:39,400 --> 00:39:40,900 Not at all, Your Majesty. 547 00:39:40,900 --> 00:39:46,400 I am where I am at today all thanks to Your Majesty’s patronage. 548 00:39:46,400 --> 00:39:49,800 There’s no need to mention patronage of any sort. 549 00:39:49,800 --> 00:39:52,300 Now that you’re holding a position in the Ministry of Revenue, 550 00:39:52,300 --> 00:39:57,200 naturally, you must be aware that I was the one who recommended you to the emperor. 551 00:39:57,700 --> 00:39:59,800 I understand. 552 00:39:59,800 --> 00:40:03,780 I am willing to offer my life in sacrifice 553 00:40:03,780 --> 00:40:06,100 and risk life and limb to assist you. 554 00:40:06,600 --> 00:40:08,260 Your position is an important one; 555 00:40:08,260 --> 00:40:11,500 therefore, you must be cautious at all times. 556 00:40:11,500 --> 00:40:14,400 Don’t let those who are jealous of you catch ahold of any information that can be used against you. 557 00:40:14,400 --> 00:40:16,000 Yes. 558 00:40:17,400 --> 00:40:20,000 All right, I am tired now. 559 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:23,400 Regional Minister Xie, you may leave first. 560 00:40:24,600 --> 00:40:26,000 Enough, stop splashing! 561 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:28,600 - You’re the one who splashed me first! - Don’t run! 562 00:40:28,600 --> 00:40:30,900 That’s enough! Stop playing around, you two. 563 00:40:49,400 --> 00:40:51,300 Miss A’Yue! 564 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,900 Miss A’Yue! 565 00:40:59,200 --> 00:41:00,900 General Song. 566 00:41:00,900 --> 00:41:03,000 What are you doing here? 567 00:41:05,100 --> 00:41:07,600 I brought medicine for Miss Yu Xiu. 568 00:41:07,600 --> 00:41:10,700 I’ll want to trouble you to pass it to her. 569 00:41:11,400 --> 00:41:12,500 Thank you, General Song 570 00:41:12,500 --> 00:41:15,900 Once Older Sister Yu Xiu gets this, she will be very happy. 571 00:41:21,100 --> 00:41:23,500 Also, this flower, 572 00:41:23,500 --> 00:41:24,600 I’ll want to trouble you– 573 00:41:24,600 --> 00:41:27,200 This flower is for Older Sister Yu Xiu, too? 574 00:41:27,200 --> 00:41:31,200 I didn’t expect our General Song to know to send flowers to girls. 575 00:41:32,800 --> 00:41:34,100 Then I’ll take it to her now. 576 00:41:34,100 --> 00:41:35,700 - Miss. - Yes? 577 00:41:38,800 --> 00:41:42,000 - I’ll trouble you, then. - You’re being too courteous, General Song. 578 00:41:48,100 --> 00:41:50,600 Miss! Those flowers were brought back from the imperial mausoleum. 579 00:41:50,600 --> 00:41:52,700 Remember to place it in a sunny spot and to water it! 580 00:41:52,700 --> 00:41:54,500 I got it! 581 00:41:55,400 --> 00:42:02,600 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by The Emperor’s Conquests@ Viki.com 582 00:42:03,500 --> 00:42:08,000 ♫ The fear of rain and tears stain your plume ♫ 583 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:12,500 ♫ Time chases the distance of soldiers ♫ 584 00:42:12,500 --> 00:42:14,900 ♫ There is still a limit to what you can miss ♫ 585 00:42:14,900 --> 00:42:17,200 ♫ Why are there guests in this world? ♫ 586 00:42:17,200 --> 00:42:22,100 ♫ Tears can be deceiving, love is hard to fake ♫ 587 00:42:22,100 --> 00:42:26,800 ♫ I hear the wind withers and dies as if it’s singing a thousand songs of sadness ♫ 588 00:42:26,800 --> 00:42:31,000 ♫ In my dreams, I see you smiling like a painting ♫ 589 00:42:31,000 --> 00:42:33,500 ♫ I’ll be going to you on my horse ♫ 590 00:42:33,500 --> 00:42:35,800 ♫ Return to your gentleness ♫ 591 00:42:35,800 --> 00:42:41,200 ♫ I can’t let go of my heart, I can’t let go ♫ 592 00:42:42,600 --> 00:42:47,200 ♫ Waiting for the sea to change and wash away the burden ♫ 593 00:42:47,200 --> 00:42:51,800 ♫ Spend time with you ♫ 594 00:42:51,800 --> 00:43:01,200 ♫ Because of you, I’ve lived a lifetime of prosperity ♫ 595 00:43:01,200 --> 00:43:05,800 ♫ Waiting for the sea clouds to fade away ♫ 596 00:43:05,800 --> 00:43:10,500 ♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫ 597 00:43:10,500 --> 00:43:18,960 ♫ We will meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫ 598 00:43:19,800 --> 00:43:29,000 For us, the moment that we’ve met ♫ 599 00:43:29,000 --> 00:43:33,700 ♫ With the pace of a lifetime ♫ 600 00:43:33,700 --> 00:43:38,400 ♫ To struggle, to worry ♫ 601 00:43:38,400 --> 00:43:47,600 ♫ I will leave the world for your promise ♫ 602 00:43:47,600 --> 00:43:52,400 ♫ Waiting for the sea to wash away the lead ♫ 603 00:43:52,400 --> 00:43:57,000 ♫ Spend time with you ♫ 604 00:43:57,000 --> 00:44:06,400 ♫ Because of you, I’ve lived a lifetime of prosperity♫ 605 00:44:06,400 --> 00:44:11,200 ♫ When the sea has changed, the universe will already be changed ♫ 606 00:44:11,200 --> 00:44:16,300 ♫ Home at all corners of the earth ♫ 607 00:44:16,300 --> 00:44:27,800 ♫ We meet again in spring, autumn, winter, and summer ♫