1 00:00:02,020 --> 00:00:10,030 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 2 00:01:10,610 --> 00:01:16,980 Watching the person in the mirror's countenance pale and grow haggard, 3 00:01:16,980 --> 00:01:23,770 Examining love together with regret, both new and old. 4 00:01:23,770 --> 00:01:30,680 Keeping watch still by a lantern though it is daybreak, drenched with tears, 5 00:01:30,680 --> 00:01:39,340 Watching others meet as promised, as twilight falls. 6 00:01:40,750 --> 00:01:49,210 Story of Yanxi Palace Episode 6 7 00:01:50,730 --> 00:01:54,250 She committed a grave scandalous act. No one would dare mention it. 8 00:01:54,250 --> 00:01:55,780 Liar! 9 00:01:55,780 --> 00:01:58,520 My sister isn't like what you said! 10 00:01:59,210 --> 00:02:03,660 If you don't believe me, you can ask Momo Zhang. 11 00:02:04,540 --> 00:02:06,300 You are saying... 12 00:02:07,700 --> 00:02:10,620 ...that Momo Zhang also knows? 13 00:02:10,620 --> 00:02:14,190 Your sister her most highly valued embroidery maid. 14 00:02:14,190 --> 00:02:16,870 How could she not know? 15 00:02:18,800 --> 00:02:20,130 Did you see that? 16 00:02:20,130 --> 00:02:22,020 Do it like that. Here. 17 00:02:24,810 --> 00:02:26,610 - Momo, be careful. - Okay. 18 00:02:26,610 --> 00:02:28,600 Just move forward. 19 00:02:35,080 --> 00:02:36,330 Lighter. Ligher. You mustn't do it like that. 20 00:02:36,330 --> 00:02:37,920 Momo Zhang! 21 00:02:39,730 --> 00:02:40,950 Watch them. 22 00:02:40,950 --> 00:02:42,680 Walk slowly. 23 00:02:46,020 --> 00:02:49,120 What is it that you seem to be in a rush? 24 00:02:49,740 --> 00:02:52,220 Wei Yingning is my sister. 25 00:02:56,420 --> 00:02:58,040 Come with me. 26 00:03:00,250 --> 00:03:01,940 How many times have I told you 27 00:03:01,940 --> 00:03:03,540 to not mention that name again. 28 00:03:03,540 --> 00:03:05,920 You're breaking the taboo. 29 00:03:05,920 --> 00:03:11,140 But you never told me that she and A'Man are the same person. 30 00:03:11,140 --> 00:03:12,780 They are indeed the same person. 31 00:03:12,780 --> 00:03:15,010 It was even me who named her A'Man. 32 00:03:15,010 --> 00:03:17,110 - So what? - Why? 33 00:03:17,110 --> 00:03:19,290 What 'why'? 34 00:03:22,400 --> 00:03:29,020 Not letting you mention her is because she disappointed me so much 35 00:03:29,020 --> 00:03:32,100 Your older sister committed a grave mistake. 36 00:03:32,100 --> 00:03:35,480 Everyone is saying that my sister committed a mistake. 37 00:03:35,480 --> 00:03:38,070 What mistake did she commit? 38 00:03:41,520 --> 00:03:45,190 Momo, say something. 39 00:03:45,190 --> 00:03:49,540 How come everytime I ask this question, all of you will just keep silent. 40 00:03:50,530 --> 00:03:56,090 I racked my brain just to get into the Forbidden City just to find out the truth. 41 00:03:56,090 --> 00:03:59,810 Momo, please tell me. 42 00:04:04,690 --> 00:04:10,370 A'Man did a scandalous act and got discovered. 43 00:04:10,370 --> 00:04:12,310 What scandalous act? 44 00:04:13,590 --> 00:04:18,170 For a woman, what else is more important than one's chastity? 45 00:04:19,320 --> 00:04:22,590 One night, she didn't return all night. 46 00:04:22,590 --> 00:04:27,460 When she returned on the morning of the next day, she got caught by Chief Steward Wu. 47 00:04:27,460 --> 00:04:33,910 At the fake mountain in the imperial garden, they discovered her dirtied inner skirt. 48 00:04:33,910 --> 00:04:36,030 My sister has always been clean-living and honest. 49 00:04:36,030 --> 00:04:37,450 She surely will not do such a thing. 50 00:04:37,450 --> 00:04:39,740 I also didn't believe it. 51 00:04:40,350 --> 00:04:44,280 A'Man is a very gentle and kind lady. 52 00:04:44,280 --> 00:04:48,620 How could she have illicit affairs? 53 00:04:48,620 --> 00:04:51,360 But I personally asked her. 54 00:04:51,360 --> 00:04:54,870 No matter how I asked, she only answered the same. 55 00:04:54,870 --> 00:04:58,520 That no one forced her. She was willing. 56 00:04:59,150 --> 00:05:03,380 For such a crime, based on palace rules, she should be caned to death. 57 00:05:03,380 --> 00:05:07,170 That time, Her Highness Empress Dowager just happen to be ill. 58 00:05:07,170 --> 00:05:09,230 It is forbidden to have any bloody act in the palace. 59 00:05:09,230 --> 00:05:15,380 Hence, she got caned 50 times and expelled out. 60 00:05:16,790 --> 00:05:23,380 Never thought, your sister couldn't accept it and committed suicide. 61 00:05:23,380 --> 00:05:25,510 Everyone was saying that my sister 62 00:05:25,510 --> 00:05:29,760 hanged herself because of shame. 63 00:05:29,760 --> 00:05:32,010 But I checked her wounds. 64 00:05:34,410 --> 00:05:36,700 My sister was strangled. 65 00:05:36,700 --> 00:05:38,470 What? 66 00:05:39,980 --> 00:05:42,190 She got strangled to death? 67 00:05:42,190 --> 00:05:44,440 Yes. 68 00:05:44,440 --> 00:05:46,920 If she really was willing to have that affair, 69 00:05:46,920 --> 00:05:50,090 how could she end up being silenced to death? 70 00:05:50,990 --> 00:05:55,330 Hence, this matter must have another story behind it. 71 00:05:56,110 --> 00:06:02,370 Momo, I must find out the truth. I mustn't let my sister die with such injustice. 72 00:06:02,370 --> 00:06:06,120 But...things have happened so long ago. 73 00:06:06,120 --> 00:06:08,340 How would you investigate? 74 00:06:09,950 --> 00:06:11,850 Oh, right, Momo. 75 00:06:15,980 --> 00:06:18,400 Have you seen this jade pendant? 76 00:06:23,880 --> 00:06:26,950 This... 77 00:06:27,540 --> 00:06:30,910 You recognize this jade pendant, right? 78 00:06:32,780 --> 00:06:34,840 I don't know it. 79 00:06:41,100 --> 00:06:44,080 The character in this jade pendant is Manchuriian. 80 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:46,490 You have been in this palace for a long time. 81 00:06:46,490 --> 00:06:49,440 You surely know what's written here. 82 00:06:51,690 --> 00:06:55,570 If you won't tell me, I'll ask others. 83 00:06:55,570 --> 00:06:57,330 Stop! 84 00:06:58,240 --> 00:07:01,630 Momo, please tell me. 85 00:07:10,680 --> 00:07:13,160 Fuca Khara. 86 00:07:13,160 --> 00:07:14,510 What? 87 00:07:14,510 --> 00:07:19,850 The master of this jade pendant is the brother-in-law of His Majesty, 88 00:07:19,850 --> 00:07:23,830 the emperor's personal imperial guard, Fuca Fuheng. 89 00:07:42,520 --> 00:07:45,480 Fuca Khara. 90 00:07:45,480 --> 00:07:49,100 The master of this jade pendant is the brother-in-law of His Majesty, 91 00:07:49,100 --> 00:07:53,300 the emperor's personal imperial guard, Fuca Fuheng. 92 00:07:54,990 --> 00:07:59,020 Miss Yingluo seems to have prejudice against men. 93 00:08:00,810 --> 00:08:04,240 So what? Let me warn you, 94 00:08:04,240 --> 00:08:07,580 stop investigating the cause of you sister's death. 95 00:08:07,580 --> 00:08:09,990 She has committed a grave scandalous act. 96 00:08:09,990 --> 00:08:12,480 No one would dare mention it. 97 00:08:23,290 --> 00:08:26,510 ♫ Willow tree on the palace wall ♫ 98 00:08:26,510 --> 00:08:29,590 ♫ Jade hair clasp ♫ 99 00:08:29,590 --> 00:08:35,000 ♫ Slender female hands ♫ 100 00:08:35,860 --> 00:08:42,320 ♫ Lonely wine, locking the autumn sorrows ♫ 101 00:08:43,210 --> 00:08:48,520 Your Majesty, listen. Such beautiful voice. 102 00:08:48,520 --> 00:08:51,720 ♫ Willow tree on the palace wall ♫ 103 00:08:51,720 --> 00:08:54,900 ♫ Jade hair clasp ♫ 104 00:08:54,900 --> 00:09:00,360 ♫ Slender female hands ♫ 105 00:09:01,170 --> 00:09:07,510 ♫ Lonely wine, locking the autumn sorrows ♫ 106 00:09:07,510 --> 00:09:12,190 ♫ It's hard to open the past ♫ 107 00:09:19,370 --> 00:09:22,240 Greetings, Your Majesty. 108 00:09:22,240 --> 00:09:24,540 Who wrote the song lyrics? 109 00:09:24,540 --> 00:09:28,950 Replying to Your Majesty, I made it myself. 110 00:09:28,950 --> 00:09:31,650 I have embarrassed myself. 111 00:09:36,300 --> 00:09:37,970 Willow tree on the palace wall. 112 00:09:37,970 --> 00:09:39,570 Jade hair clasp. 113 00:09:39,570 --> 00:09:42,720 Slender female hands. 114 00:09:42,720 --> 00:09:45,120 The artistic concept is quite beautiful. 115 00:09:46,200 --> 00:09:48,700 It's just that there is no willow tree here. 116 00:09:48,700 --> 00:09:52,600 You were looking at bamboos, but singing about willow trees. 117 00:09:52,600 --> 00:09:55,300 Are you stupid or are you blind? 118 00:09:56,450 --> 00:09:58,320 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 119 00:09:58,320 --> 00:10:02,260 It was because I grew up in Jiangnan and love willow trees a lot. 120 00:10:02,270 --> 00:10:04,820 Hence, I just casually made up those lyrics out of a whim. 121 00:10:04,820 --> 00:10:07,170 It has no other meaning. 122 00:10:09,540 --> 00:10:12,060 Out of all times, 123 00:10:12,060 --> 00:10:14,420 you just have to sing in the imperial garden at this time. 124 00:10:14,420 --> 00:10:17,830 You are sure that I will be lured by your beauty 125 00:10:17,830 --> 00:10:20,580 and tolerate your unruly behavior, is that it? 126 00:10:23,510 --> 00:10:25,740 You like singing? 127 00:10:26,590 --> 00:10:28,760 Then sing here in the imperial garden tonight. 128 00:10:28,760 --> 00:10:30,980 - Li Yu. - Your servant is here. 129 00:10:30,980 --> 00:10:33,870 Look for someone to watch her. She must not stop until dawn. 130 00:10:33,870 --> 00:10:35,590 - Yes. - Your Majesty, I was wrong! 131 00:10:35,590 --> 00:10:37,790 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 132 00:10:37,790 --> 00:10:40,730 - I was wrong, Your Majesty! - Noble Lady Shu, stop shouting. 133 00:10:40,730 --> 00:10:43,360 - You better save your energy. - I... 134 00:10:43,360 --> 00:10:48,170 Watch Noble Lady Shu and ensure that she sings until dawn. 135 00:10:48,170 --> 00:10:49,970 Yes. 136 00:10:56,420 --> 00:10:59,490 ♫ Willow tree on the palace wall ♫ 137 00:10:59,490 --> 00:11:02,790 ♫ Leaving with the wind ♫ 138 00:11:02,790 --> 00:11:08,500 ♫ One kowtow with every step ♫ 139 00:11:08,500 --> 00:11:11,620 ♫ Drawn-out love ♫ 140 00:11:11,620 --> 00:11:14,800 ♫ Very long hate ♫ 141 00:11:14,800 --> 00:11:20,110 ♫ Making a cocoon to imprison oneself ♫ 142 00:11:20,110 --> 00:11:27,280 ♫ Who said that love is eternal ♫ 143 00:11:27,280 --> 00:11:32,800 ♫ Breaking a thousand gold fur coat ♫ 144 00:11:32,800 --> 00:11:36,890 Your Highness, the imperial physician will come tomorrow to check your health. 145 00:11:39,600 --> 00:11:43,530 Give the instructions, prepare for bath. 146 00:11:43,530 --> 00:11:46,370 Your Highness, you must not. 147 00:11:46,370 --> 00:11:48,560 Your health isn't good to begin with. 148 00:11:48,560 --> 00:11:49,670 It is too cold during the night 149 00:11:49,670 --> 00:11:51,530 Quickly go. 150 00:11:55,150 --> 00:11:56,770 Yes. 151 00:12:11,640 --> 00:12:14,990 Your Ladyship, the water is very cold. 152 00:12:16,260 --> 00:12:17,970 Pour. 153 00:12:30,330 --> 00:12:33,570 Your Ladyship, don't pour anymore. 154 00:12:33,570 --> 00:12:36,210 I really can't bear to. 155 00:12:40,560 --> 00:12:42,530 Continue to pour. 156 00:13:14,750 --> 00:13:16,460 Eunuch sir. 157 00:13:24,250 --> 00:13:26,200 Your Majesty. 158 00:13:36,400 --> 00:13:38,490 Where is Consort Chun's tag? 159 00:13:38,490 --> 00:13:41,370 Your Majesty, Consort Chun is sick again. 160 00:13:41,370 --> 00:13:44,350 Affairs Bureau took down her tag. 161 00:13:49,990 --> 00:13:51,790 I will go see. 162 00:13:59,560 --> 00:14:01,670 Tell the consorts and concubines in Yanxi Hall to adjourn. 163 00:14:01,670 --> 00:14:03,360 Yes. 164 00:14:04,400 --> 00:14:12,200 [ He (peace) ] 165 00:14:13,410 --> 00:14:16,180 Greetings to Your Majesty. 166 00:14:19,650 --> 00:14:22,490 Greetings to Your Majesty. 167 00:14:23,150 --> 00:14:25,130 What are you doing? 168 00:14:25,980 --> 00:14:28,930 I am sick and bored. 169 00:14:28,930 --> 00:14:31,000 I'm just sitting idly alone. 170 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:35,640 You came just in time. I've mixed a new sleeping scent. 171 00:14:35,640 --> 00:14:38,090 Please come and examine it. 172 00:14:43,660 --> 00:14:45,390 It's no rush. 173 00:14:53,520 --> 00:14:57,820 Ouyang Xiu wrote something called "Beauty Yu". 174 00:14:57,820 --> 00:15:00,090 The beauty in the prose was full of love. 175 00:15:00,090 --> 00:15:02,550 But she couldn't tell anyone. 176 00:15:05,570 --> 00:15:09,410 So she would fiddle with charcoal as pretense. 177 00:15:09,410 --> 00:15:12,810 To air her woes of love to the ash. 178 00:15:12,810 --> 00:15:17,440 I wonder what worries you're holding, Consort Chun, to copy such gesture. 179 00:15:18,360 --> 00:15:20,980 There's nothing I can't speak of. 180 00:15:20,980 --> 00:15:23,790 Just that I was idling in boredom. 181 00:15:23,790 --> 00:15:25,990 So I wrote a couple of words. 182 00:15:28,560 --> 00:15:30,250 Is that so? 183 00:15:34,400 --> 00:15:38,410 And this "he" character signifies? 184 00:15:41,410 --> 00:15:44,580 Your Majesty's request is for a kingdom with equality, 185 00:15:44,580 --> 00:15:47,800 where the people are happy. My request is for 186 00:15:47,800 --> 00:15:52,160 the Empress to be safe and sound and harmony within the harem. 187 00:15:52,160 --> 00:15:57,380 However, if we want peace in the kingdom, talk is easy. 188 00:15:58,190 --> 00:16:01,280 For example, the Empress and Noble Consort 189 00:16:01,280 --> 00:16:04,990 have provoked each other many times and lost courtesies and attitudes. 190 00:16:04,990 --> 00:16:07,960 Although the Empress is magnanimous and doesn't argue with her, 191 00:16:07,960 --> 00:16:12,190 but as an Imperial Concubine, this is too disrespectful. 192 00:16:14,970 --> 00:16:16,870 There's such a thing? 193 00:16:17,490 --> 00:16:19,190 Yes. 194 00:16:22,240 --> 00:16:23,990 I understand. 195 00:16:24,460 --> 00:16:29,150 Your Majesty, you are a wise king 196 00:16:29,150 --> 00:16:31,510 and have always been tolerant of Noble Consort. 197 00:16:31,510 --> 00:16:34,000 Is it because the Gao family is powerful 198 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:38,310 or perhaps, you are not worried about the Gao family at all? 199 00:16:38,310 --> 00:16:41,160 Or they have the backing of Ertai? 200 00:16:41,160 --> 00:16:44,160 You are worried about touching the Gao family. 201 00:16:44,160 --> 00:16:46,720 It will affect the benefits of the Er party 202 00:16:46,720 --> 00:16:49,320 and also trigger turmoil in the dynasty. 203 00:16:56,260 --> 00:17:00,450 Consort Chun, the harem is banned from getting involved in politics. 204 00:17:00,450 --> 00:17:02,990 Please keep this in mind,.. 205 00:17:02,990 --> 00:17:06,630 If you commit this offence again, I will not let you off that easily. 206 00:17:10,750 --> 00:17:13,220 I respectfully see Your Majesty off. 207 00:17:27,150 --> 00:17:30,720 Mistress, you can still smile? 208 00:17:32,520 --> 00:17:34,860 I was scared to death just now. 209 00:17:34,860 --> 00:17:37,970 How could you say that? 210 00:17:37,970 --> 00:17:42,320 If I didn't say that, would His Majesty leave that immediately? 211 00:17:44,300 --> 00:17:47,210 Your Majesty, you are simply leaving like that? 212 00:17:47,210 --> 00:17:50,990 She's deliberately rushing me to leave. Why would I remain and not leave? 213 00:17:50,990 --> 00:17:53,910 Your Majesty, why did you come here then? 214 00:17:53,910 --> 00:17:55,730 Out of curiosity. 215 00:17:56,290 --> 00:18:00,250 She's always finding ways to reject me. I wanted to check 216 00:18:00,250 --> 00:18:02,460 if there are any new statements. 217 00:18:04,210 --> 00:18:06,030 Let's go back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation. 218 00:18:06,690 --> 00:18:09,950 Take the sedan for the Hall of Mental Cultivation. 219 00:18:09,950 --> 00:18:13,070 No. Go to Changchun Palace. 220 00:18:13,070 --> 00:18:16,600 Take the sedan for Changchun Palace. 221 00:18:23,920 --> 00:18:28,510 Your Majesty, where did you come from? 222 00:18:31,930 --> 00:18:34,320 I just came from Zhongcui Palace. 223 00:18:36,070 --> 00:18:39,740 Your Majesty. Consort Chun's personality 224 00:18:39,740 --> 00:18:44,060 is indeed arrogant but under the sun, 225 00:18:44,060 --> 00:18:49,280 which outstanding and talented woman wouldn't have her own temperament? 226 00:18:49,280 --> 00:18:53,130 Your Majesty, once in a while, just let it be. 227 00:18:59,130 --> 00:19:04,830 I feel that Consort Chun always shut off her heart 228 00:19:04,830 --> 00:19:07,270 and full of secrets. 229 00:19:07,270 --> 00:19:11,060 She's always finding ways to alienate herself from me. 230 00:19:11,060 --> 00:19:15,020 Your Majesty, what secrets would Consort Chun has? 231 00:19:15,020 --> 00:19:17,970 She's just sensitive. 232 00:19:20,680 --> 00:19:23,140 She's just sensitive. 233 00:19:23,140 --> 00:19:25,530 You must be more considerate. 234 00:19:25,530 --> 00:19:28,450 Enough. Let's not talk about her. 235 00:19:29,250 --> 00:19:31,130 My Lady. 236 00:19:40,950 --> 00:19:45,860 Your Majesty. After some thoughts, 237 00:19:45,860 --> 00:19:49,750 I need to tell you something. 238 00:19:52,100 --> 00:19:56,070 When Emperor Kangxi was still alive, a carpet in the palace 239 00:19:56,070 --> 00:19:58,820 could be used for thirty or forty years. 240 00:19:58,820 --> 00:20:03,470 But the carpet in Chuxiu Palace is replaced every year. 241 00:20:03,470 --> 00:20:10,300 They also use ivory seats and expensive red candles endlessly. 242 00:20:10,300 --> 00:20:14,150 If the harem is like this and the preceding dynasty does the same, 243 00:20:14,150 --> 00:20:17,400 it will be extravagant and extremely wasteful. 244 00:20:17,400 --> 00:20:22,330 We need to conduct a comparison. If this continues, 245 00:20:22,330 --> 00:20:26,800 the atmosphere will be ruined. 246 00:20:28,430 --> 00:20:31,430 What are you implying? 247 00:20:31,430 --> 00:20:34,920 As the Empress, I need to lead by example. 248 00:20:34,920 --> 00:20:39,260 The first priority is to abandon the gold and jade ornaments 249 00:20:39,260 --> 00:20:43,360 and replace them with velvet flower ornaments. Secondly, 250 00:20:43,360 --> 00:20:47,090 I have decided to reduce the expenses for Changchun Palace 251 00:20:47,090 --> 00:20:49,730 as the role model for the six palaces. 252 00:20:53,780 --> 00:20:55,550 You are right. 253 00:20:55,550 --> 00:20:59,640 The harem shouldn't spend lavishly with high wastage 254 00:20:59,640 --> 00:21:04,190 and follow by example. 255 00:21:05,390 --> 00:21:10,750 But this is not urgent. Do it gradually. 256 00:21:11,850 --> 00:21:17,350 Your Majesty, what about the methods of reducing expenses? 257 00:21:17,350 --> 00:21:19,370 You can decide. 258 00:21:21,260 --> 00:21:24,330 I'm tired too. Have an early rest. 259 00:21:24,330 --> 00:21:26,250 Yes. 260 00:21:35,100 --> 00:21:37,580 My Lady, you must think of a solution 261 00:21:37,580 --> 00:21:39,860 to have another first-born son. 262 00:21:40,480 --> 00:21:42,010 What are you talking about? 263 00:21:42,010 --> 00:21:44,900 His Majesty values you the most. 264 00:21:44,900 --> 00:21:48,370 You have been unhappy because of Second Prince. 265 00:21:48,370 --> 00:21:52,070 Now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, you must not miss this opportunity. 266 00:21:52,070 --> 00:21:56,370 Or else, Noble Consort Gao will be more pleased. 267 00:23:08,400 --> 00:23:11,200 How could I get near Fuca Fuheng? 268 00:23:12,630 --> 00:23:16,120 For this year, the Embroidery Workshop has been rushing to finish 269 00:23:16,120 --> 00:23:18,830 the usual clothing of His Majesty and Empress Dowager. 270 00:23:18,830 --> 00:23:23,890 Next month, just happens to be the birth date of Her Highness Empress. 271 00:23:23,890 --> 00:23:27,100 Each palaces and workshops are preparing their gifts. 272 00:23:27,100 --> 00:23:29,820 Based on usual tradition, our Embroidery Workshop 273 00:23:29,820 --> 00:23:32,380 will give Her Highness Empress a phoenix robe as a tribute. 274 00:23:32,380 --> 00:23:35,850 For the style this year, we'll be using a phoenix wearing a peony. 275 00:23:35,850 --> 00:23:38,350 As for the main seamstress, 276 00:23:39,760 --> 00:23:41,870 I'll hand it to Yingluo. 277 00:23:43,370 --> 00:23:47,850 Momo, you always leave the good things to Yingluo. What about us? 278 00:23:47,850 --> 00:23:50,250 You even have the nerve to ask? 279 00:23:50,250 --> 00:23:53,870 Was I usually too nice to all of you? 280 00:23:53,870 --> 00:23:57,920 Look at that thing you're sewing. 281 00:23:57,920 --> 00:24:02,320 Can you really discern the difference of a phoenix to a common hen? 282 00:24:02,320 --> 00:24:04,400 I indeed can't embroider better than her, 283 00:24:04,400 --> 00:24:08,260 but I do can discern between a phoenix and a hen. 284 00:24:08,260 --> 00:24:11,360 Today, I'll give you my words, 285 00:24:11,360 --> 00:24:15,610 that if any of you dare to stand out and claim to sew better than Yingluo, 286 00:24:15,610 --> 00:24:18,130 I'll then hand this work to you. 287 00:24:24,690 --> 00:24:29,600 If there's none, just focus on doing your own task. 288 00:24:32,280 --> 00:24:35,590 Momo! Momo Zhang! 289 00:24:43,430 --> 00:24:46,960 Momo, I want to ask a question. 290 00:24:46,960 --> 00:24:48,970 You leave first. 291 00:24:50,650 --> 00:24:53,110 Embroidery requires days and months of experience. 292 00:24:53,110 --> 00:24:58,040 I'm still young. No matter how good my skills are, it's limited. 293 00:24:58,040 --> 00:25:01,590 The palace maids in the Embroidery Workshop, the great masters from outside, 294 00:25:01,590 --> 00:25:04,040 their embroidery skills are way stronger than mine. 295 00:25:04,040 --> 00:25:06,080 Why did you choose me? 296 00:25:06,080 --> 00:25:10,130 The usual practice in the palace is that the birthday gifts of the empress and the imperial consorts 297 00:25:10,130 --> 00:25:12,410 must be handled by the new palace maids. 298 00:25:12,410 --> 00:25:16,020 If the mistresses are happy that day, you surely will get heavily rewarded. 299 00:25:16,020 --> 00:25:19,150 Even if you don't do well, you won't get criticized harshly. 300 00:25:19,150 --> 00:25:22,800 This is giving you girls a hope, a chance to stand out. 301 00:25:22,800 --> 00:25:26,130 You just love to inquire up to the root. 302 00:25:26,130 --> 00:25:29,870 Your silly sister is my most favorite disciple. 303 00:25:29,870 --> 00:25:34,390 Even if it's just for her sake, I will take care of you more. 304 00:25:34,390 --> 00:25:37,670 Okay already. Frowning isn't allowed here in the palace. 305 00:25:37,670 --> 00:25:40,660 No matter when, you must always smile. 306 00:25:40,660 --> 00:25:42,990 When the masters see it, they will feel happier. 307 00:25:50,510 --> 00:25:54,540 Yingluo! That's the peacock feather thread? 308 00:25:57,410 --> 00:26:00,230 Momo Zhang said that the peacock feather thread 309 00:26:00,230 --> 00:26:03,630 is made from peacock feather, gold, and silver threads. 310 00:26:03,630 --> 00:26:07,630 Even the best weaver can only create a meter a day. 311 00:26:07,630 --> 00:26:10,460 Quickly look. If you look at it under the light, it looks rainbow-colored. 312 00:26:10,460 --> 00:26:13,800 So beautiful. I also want to give it a try. 313 00:26:15,550 --> 00:26:18,130 Yingluo, if you do well, maybe in the future, 314 00:26:18,130 --> 00:26:20,380 you can embroider the emperor's robe. 315 00:26:20,380 --> 00:26:22,440 Stupid. 316 00:26:22,440 --> 00:26:25,590 To make His Majesty's robe, the draft must first be drawn by the Ruyi Library. 317 00:26:25,590 --> 00:26:30,590 Once His Majesty approves it, it will be sent to the weaving factories in Suzhou, Jiangning, and Hangzhou. 318 00:26:30,590 --> 00:26:34,120 Once the weaving of the fabrics are done, it will be sent to us to be transformed into a clothing. 319 00:26:34,120 --> 00:26:38,950 His Majesty's royal robe would require 595 seamstress to finish it in 2 years. 320 00:26:38,950 --> 00:26:40,660 With your current standards, 321 00:26:40,660 --> 00:26:44,550 don't even talk about the emperor's robe, you might not even touch a court dress. 322 00:26:44,550 --> 00:26:48,100 Okay already. Just behave and return to making the spring clothing. 323 00:26:48,100 --> 00:26:50,160 Yes. 324 00:26:51,660 --> 00:26:55,560 Yingluo. This peacock feather thread 325 00:26:55,560 --> 00:26:59,610 is very precious. You must use it properly. No mistake is allowed. 326 00:26:59,610 --> 00:27:02,920 Or else, your head might be in danger. 327 00:27:02,920 --> 00:27:04,520 Yes. 328 00:27:22,200 --> 00:27:24,480 Everyone, go eat first. 329 00:27:26,620 --> 00:27:28,960 It's time to eat. 330 00:27:30,450 --> 00:27:33,170 Let's go. 331 00:27:35,900 --> 00:27:39,530 Yingluo, temporarily put down the matter about your sister. 332 00:27:39,530 --> 00:27:42,590 Just focus on doing the phoenix robe in front of you. 333 00:27:42,590 --> 00:27:47,120 Yingluo, you're using the couched gold thread method? 334 00:27:47,120 --> 00:27:51,240 Yes. The peacock feather thread is different from the usual thread. 335 00:27:51,240 --> 00:27:54,760 It's more appropriate to use the couched gold thread or the chain-stitch techniques. 336 00:27:56,930 --> 00:28:01,900 But, even if you want to work, you shouldn't do it starving. 337 00:28:01,900 --> 00:28:04,460 Let's eat first. Okay? 338 00:28:06,220 --> 00:28:09,100 Not anymore. I'll just stay here. 339 00:28:09,100 --> 00:28:12,800 The peacock feather thread is very precious. No mistake must happen. 340 00:28:12,800 --> 00:28:17,220 Ha? You will keep guarding it here? 341 00:28:17,220 --> 00:28:21,280 In embroidering a phoenix robe, won't it at least take more than a month? 342 00:28:21,280 --> 00:28:23,310 Don't you want your life anymore? 343 00:28:24,040 --> 00:28:27,020 How about this? I'll take shifts with you. 344 00:28:28,050 --> 00:28:30,170 No need. I can do it. 345 00:28:30,170 --> 00:28:32,120 What 'you can do it'? 346 00:28:32,120 --> 00:28:35,930 You have to work in the morning and then guard it at night. 347 00:28:35,930 --> 00:28:39,000 You really think that you won't collapse? 348 00:28:39,000 --> 00:28:42,880 If you don't want me to guard it for you at night, then just let me guard it for a while. 349 00:28:42,880 --> 00:28:45,580 Just a while. 350 00:28:45,580 --> 00:28:49,940 Quickly go eat. That will not take you even half an incense time. 351 00:28:49,940 --> 00:28:53,570 Quickly go... It will be fine. 352 00:28:55,470 --> 00:28:57,200 You must watch it well then. 353 00:28:57,200 --> 00:29:00,160 Got it. It surely will be fine. Don't worry. Quickly go. 354 00:29:00,160 --> 00:29:02,190 You must be careful. 355 00:29:23,120 --> 00:29:27,220 Oh, no! Fire! Fire! 356 00:29:29,490 --> 00:29:31,650 Help! 357 00:29:31,650 --> 00:29:34,290 How come there's fire? 358 00:29:34,290 --> 00:29:35,620 Be careful! 359 00:29:35,620 --> 00:29:37,490 Quickly take it away! 360 00:29:37,490 --> 00:29:39,400 Quick. 361 00:29:40,650 --> 00:29:42,800 Who did this? 362 00:29:42,800 --> 00:29:45,160 How come it's like this? 363 00:29:51,560 --> 00:29:56,130 Who is so wicked to use charcoal fire to warm her clothes? It almost caused the room to be on fire! 364 00:29:56,130 --> 00:29:59,680 My god! If our room gets burned down, where will we sleep tonight? 365 00:29:59,680 --> 00:30:01,280 Indeed. 366 00:30:01,280 --> 00:30:03,770 - Who's clothing is this? - This is mine. 367 00:30:03,770 --> 00:30:05,990 Who placed it beside the charcoal? 368 00:30:05,990 --> 00:30:10,350 Jixiang, did you do this? Why must you bake your clothes inside the room? 369 00:30:10,350 --> 00:30:12,660 Indeed. You frightened all of us. 370 00:30:12,660 --> 00:30:13,610 I didn't. 371 00:30:13,610 --> 00:30:17,170 Jixiang, why are you here? What about the embroidery workshop? 372 00:30:17,170 --> 00:30:19,920 I...heard people shouting that the palace maid dormitory is on fire, 373 00:30:19,920 --> 00:30:22,600 hence, I didn't think twice and just ran to here. 374 00:30:23,490 --> 00:30:26,160 - You stupid girl. - What's going on? 375 00:30:26,160 --> 00:30:29,240 - Yingluo! Yingluo! - What's wrong with her? 376 00:30:29,240 --> 00:30:31,950 Something's off. Let's go take a look. 377 00:30:33,860 --> 00:30:38,390 Yingluo! Why are you in a rush? 378 00:30:45,010 --> 00:30:47,250 How could this happen? 379 00:30:47,250 --> 00:30:49,130 What's going on? 380 00:30:49,920 --> 00:30:53,510 Oh, my go! The peacock feather threads are missing. 381 00:30:54,370 --> 00:30:57,240 She deserved it. All the good things gets taken by her. 382 00:30:57,240 --> 00:30:59,420 This time, she finally had her misfortune. 383 00:30:59,420 --> 00:31:01,920 Indeed. Let's see how she'll submit her task. 384 00:31:01,920 --> 00:31:05,440 If Momo handed me the task, I won't be like her. 385 00:31:05,440 --> 00:31:08,610 This time, she probably will get expelled out of the palace. 386 00:31:08,610 --> 00:31:10,170 Not only that, 387 00:31:10,170 --> 00:31:13,170 this matter is punishable by execution. 388 00:31:15,400 --> 00:31:19,750 With all of you accompanying me in death, 389 00:31:19,750 --> 00:31:21,430 I'm not sad at all. 390 00:31:21,430 --> 00:31:23,380 You...what nonsense are you saying? 391 00:31:23,380 --> 00:31:26,020 You were the one who lost the items. Why must we all die with you? 392 00:31:26,020 --> 00:31:30,020 The phoenix robe is the tribute gift of the Embroidery Workshop. We all are one body. 393 00:31:31,490 --> 00:31:36,030 If Empress asks about it, you think she will just go after my mistake? 394 00:31:36,670 --> 00:31:38,180 If you have the time to feel happy about other people's misfortunes, 395 00:31:38,180 --> 00:31:41,500 why not rub your neck if it's cold! 396 00:31:43,700 --> 00:31:47,220 What should we do? I still don't want to die. 397 00:31:47,220 --> 00:31:49,230 Spit! That word is forbidden in the palace. 398 00:31:49,230 --> 00:31:52,080 What time is it now? You still care about the prohibitions? 399 00:31:52,080 --> 00:31:53,670 She surely is fooling us. 400 00:31:53,670 --> 00:31:57,310 But the phoenix robe is indeed the birthday gift of the Embroidery Workshop. 401 00:31:57,310 --> 00:31:58,740 Now that it's destroyed, 402 00:31:58,740 --> 00:32:00,770 if we're unable to give out any birthday tribute, 403 00:32:00,770 --> 00:32:02,340 what should we do? 404 00:32:02,340 --> 00:32:04,350 That's right. What should we do? 405 00:32:04,350 --> 00:32:06,770 What happened? 406 00:32:15,010 --> 00:32:16,910 Who did this?! 407 00:32:18,120 --> 00:32:20,010 Who did this?! 408 00:32:21,320 --> 00:32:25,370 Momo, it's my fault. 409 00:32:27,500 --> 00:32:31,630 Momo Zhang, it's all my fault. 410 00:32:31,630 --> 00:32:34,810 It's me who lost the peacock feather thread. 411 00:32:34,810 --> 00:32:38,110 If anyone must be executed, just kill me. 412 00:32:38,110 --> 00:32:40,750 The peacock feather thread is also lost? 413 00:32:41,870 --> 00:32:43,370 Get up. 414 00:32:44,660 --> 00:32:48,060 What's the use of beheading you? Can that erase the crime? 415 00:32:48,850 --> 00:32:53,100 Momo Zhang, for what happened today, 416 00:32:53,100 --> 00:32:56,520 I'm the person who should bear the responsibility the most. But since the matter has come to this, 417 00:32:56,520 --> 00:32:58,920 there's no point to kill anyone. 418 00:32:58,920 --> 00:33:03,520 If we're unable to submit any phoenix robe to empress, don't one of you think of escaping! 419 00:33:12,100 --> 00:33:15,480 If everyone will stop their tasks for now, 420 00:33:15,480 --> 00:33:18,090 do it day and night, 421 00:33:18,090 --> 00:33:20,120 there will still be enough time to come up with another phoenix robe. 422 00:33:20,120 --> 00:33:23,930 But what about the peacock feather thread? 423 00:33:23,930 --> 00:33:25,810 We can rush to the Imperial Household Department and ask them. 424 00:33:25,810 --> 00:33:30,080 Imperial Household Department? And tell them that we lost the peacock feather thread? 425 00:33:30,080 --> 00:33:33,240 We all will then lose our head with you. 426 00:33:34,840 --> 00:33:37,080 Let's sew the phoenix robe first. 427 00:33:37,080 --> 00:33:39,480 As for the peacock feather thread, 428 00:33:40,360 --> 00:33:41,950 I will think of a way. 429 00:33:42,650 --> 00:33:45,180 What idea can you still come up with? 430 00:33:46,350 --> 00:33:48,480 Let's just sew the phoenix robe first. 431 00:33:49,050 --> 00:33:51,380 That's way better than just sitting and waiting for death. 432 00:33:54,400 --> 00:33:58,210 Yingluo. I'm sorry. 433 00:33:58,210 --> 00:34:02,530 It's all my fault. I was too careless. 434 00:34:02,530 --> 00:34:06,540 I didn't think there would be thieves in the palace. 435 00:34:06,540 --> 00:34:09,640 If Empress wants to kill, 436 00:34:09,640 --> 00:34:13,250 then put all the blame on me. 437 00:34:13,250 --> 00:34:15,010 Yingluo. I'm sorry. 438 00:34:16,220 --> 00:34:19,500 I really didn't mean it. I'm sorry. 439 00:34:19,500 --> 00:34:21,210 Stop crying. 440 00:34:21,810 --> 00:34:26,130 If crying helps, the forbidden city would be long sunken by tears. 441 00:34:29,360 --> 00:34:30,880 I already told you. 442 00:34:30,880 --> 00:34:34,680 This isn't your fault. I'm the one to blame if anyone should be. 443 00:34:36,380 --> 00:34:40,360 It's already happened so if you have time to cry here, 444 00:34:40,360 --> 00:34:43,950 it's better to think what we can use to substitute the peacock feather thread. 445 00:34:50,080 --> 00:34:53,790 Yingluo, Yingluo, can this do? 446 00:34:56,340 --> 00:34:58,400 This is gold thread. 447 00:34:58,400 --> 00:35:01,650 Peacock feather thread has seven colors of hues under the sunlight. 448 00:35:01,650 --> 00:35:04,310 But this will be easily obvious. 449 00:35:04,310 --> 00:35:07,980 Gold thread and silver thread, we have those. 450 00:35:07,980 --> 00:35:11,140 But where would we go to find peacock feather thread? 451 00:35:11,140 --> 00:35:14,420 And we don't have the time to do so anyway. 452 00:35:19,800 --> 00:35:23,870 Jixiang. What's that? 453 00:35:24,870 --> 00:35:27,960 That's fur we use in making winter robes. 454 00:35:27,960 --> 00:35:31,590 And it's inferior in quality so it's useless. 455 00:35:51,850 --> 00:35:54,230 Still not opening the door? 456 00:35:54,230 --> 00:35:56,410 I know. 457 00:35:57,380 --> 00:36:00,200 How can she finish the phoenix robe without peacock feather thread? 458 00:36:00,200 --> 00:36:03,020 She locked herself in there. She wouldn't commit suicide, right? 459 00:36:03,020 --> 00:36:06,120 She committing suicide is one thing but that will implicate us. 460 00:36:06,120 --> 00:36:10,920 If Empress gets angry we will all suffer disaster alongside. 461 00:36:10,920 --> 00:36:13,870 Jixiang. Yingluo told you. 462 00:36:13,870 --> 00:36:16,150 What she will do? 463 00:36:16,150 --> 00:36:19,500 I asked her. She wouldn't tell me. 464 00:36:19,500 --> 00:36:23,490 She wouldn't tell you? Is that mean we're supposed to hold hope? 465 00:36:23,490 --> 00:36:26,960 Why am I so pitiful? To come to the embroidery house. 466 00:36:26,960 --> 00:36:30,640 I have the most chores and I can't even save my own life. 467 00:36:30,640 --> 00:36:32,760 Even if Empress casts blame, 468 00:36:32,760 --> 00:36:36,020 she wouldn't have all of us beheaded. 469 00:36:36,020 --> 00:36:39,090 At most a severe reprimand. 470 00:36:39,090 --> 00:36:42,220 But that peacock feather thread is too precious. 471 00:36:42,220 --> 00:36:44,950 And it's regarding Empress's birthday gift. 472 00:36:44,950 --> 00:36:50,290 The interior bureau wouldn't take it easy on us. 473 00:36:50,290 --> 00:36:56,090 Then, Yingluo will be pushed out as the sacrificial lamb? 474 00:36:56,090 --> 00:36:57,300 Is that it? 475 00:36:57,300 --> 00:37:00,210 What . . . 476 00:37:00,210 --> 00:37:02,980 She's out. 477 00:37:02,980 --> 00:37:04,860 Look. 478 00:37:04,860 --> 00:37:07,730 Where is she going? 479 00:37:08,840 --> 00:37:12,100 What is she doing? 480 00:37:12,100 --> 00:37:15,070 She's so dumb. 481 00:37:15,070 --> 00:37:17,990 She's going to Changchun Palace like that? 482 00:37:20,700 --> 00:37:22,720 I've prepared a pair of wishing jade. 483 00:37:22,720 --> 00:37:26,750 May you have a long life and all things to your wish. 484 00:37:38,600 --> 00:37:42,730 Empress. This is the gift I've prepared. 485 00:37:42,730 --> 00:37:45,040 Consort Chun, what is this? 486 00:37:45,040 --> 00:37:47,290 It's a piece of warm jade. 487 00:37:47,290 --> 00:37:50,610 The so-called warm jade is basically Hetian jade. 488 00:37:50,610 --> 00:37:55,000 We have so much of that in our palace. 489 00:37:55,000 --> 00:37:59,860 I don't know if this piece of warm jade in your holding is any special? 490 00:37:59,860 --> 00:38:03,330 This piece of warm jade, when in the cold winter, by wearing it on you, 491 00:38:03,330 --> 00:38:07,590 it can give a faint warmness and perfectly suited for Empress's disposition. 492 00:38:07,590 --> 00:38:10,340 Birthday gifts are best in pairs. 493 00:38:10,340 --> 00:38:14,410 Just that I searched all over the nation and only found one. 494 00:38:14,410 --> 00:38:18,090 - May you forgive me. - You're thoughtful, Consort Chun. 495 00:38:18,090 --> 00:38:21,600 I like it very much. 496 00:38:26,410 --> 00:38:30,720 Empress. I had someone carve a gemstone miniature tree. 497 00:38:30,720 --> 00:38:36,010 There's ruby in each flower with a layer of gold. Do you like it? 498 00:38:36,010 --> 00:38:38,440 It's so pretty. 499 00:38:47,050 --> 00:38:50,680 What status does Empress hold? 500 00:38:50,680 --> 00:38:54,380 Why would she be pleased with such an ordinary item? 501 00:39:00,200 --> 00:39:02,870 Empress. 502 00:39:03,340 --> 00:39:05,480 Noble Consort. 503 00:39:06,120 --> 00:39:08,480 You're late. 504 00:39:08,480 --> 00:39:14,200 I was preparing your gift so may you not blame me for my tardiness. 505 00:39:15,200 --> 00:39:19,610 I wonder what present you've prepared, Noble Consort. 506 00:39:33,900 --> 00:39:36,550 Empress. 507 00:39:37,840 --> 00:39:42,870 I ordered someone to carve 508 00:39:42,870 --> 00:39:45,450 a figurine of the child-gifting goddess. 509 00:39:49,300 --> 00:39:51,750 Do you like it? 510 00:39:59,700 --> 00:40:02,890 Empress has not yet recovered from her pain of losing her son. 511 00:40:02,890 --> 00:40:08,230 Noble Consort's doing is openly stabbing a knife into Empress's heart. 512 00:40:10,100 --> 00:40:12,960 By the rules of the ancestors. 513 00:40:12,960 --> 00:40:16,560 Only Empress can use pure gold fixtures. 514 00:40:16,560 --> 00:40:19,990 So I had the workshop 515 00:40:19,990 --> 00:40:23,390 make this pure gold goddess figurine. 516 00:40:23,390 --> 00:40:28,540 In order to compliment your lofty ranking. 517 00:40:32,260 --> 00:40:36,420 Look. This is pure gold here. 518 00:40:36,420 --> 00:40:38,540 Noble Consort Gao. 519 00:40:38,540 --> 00:40:44,140 This goddess figurine should remain in your Chuxiu Palace. 520 00:40:49,630 --> 00:40:53,220 I am still young. 521 00:40:53,220 --> 00:40:57,850 If I want to have a royal heir, I have lots of opportunities. 522 00:40:57,850 --> 00:41:01,460 So this figurine 523 00:41:01,460 --> 00:41:05,130 should be gifted to the one who needs it the most. 524 00:41:12,100 --> 00:41:16,100 Noble Consort Gao's beautiful intention. 525 00:41:17,290 --> 00:41:19,500 This generous gift. 526 00:41:20,980 --> 00:41:23,130 I shall take it. 527 00:41:32,200 --> 00:41:34,830 Gift offering ceremony by Palace Workshops. 528 00:41:35,900 --> 00:41:39,650 Empress's mood isn't well. You all be vigilant. 529 00:41:39,650 --> 00:41:41,180 Yes. 530 00:41:41,180 --> 00:41:46,120 Palace Workshops present a pair of rosewood peacock fans. 531 00:41:46,120 --> 00:41:48,920 A rosewood throne carved with flowers. 532 00:41:48,920 --> 00:41:52,400 A pair of cloisonné waxed divine cranes. 533 00:41:52,400 --> 00:41:56,460 Jade Workshop presents two boxes of four piece jades. 534 00:41:56,460 --> 00:41:59,310 Two pieces of wish handles made with tsavorite. 535 00:42:00,150 --> 00:42:04,400 Royal Kiln presents two emerald flower vases. 536 00:42:04,400 --> 00:42:07,690 Two double fish crystal vases. 537 00:42:08,260 --> 00:42:13,120 Glassworks House presents a pair of ivory-carved dressing boxes. 538 00:42:13,120 --> 00:42:16,600 A handheld mirror. 539 00:42:17,900 --> 00:42:21,360 Next girl. Are you the palace maid from embroidery house? 540 00:42:21,360 --> 00:42:23,320 Why aren't you going in to present your gift? 541 00:42:23,320 --> 00:42:26,770 Sister. Can you allow me to wait a bit more? 542 00:42:26,770 --> 00:42:28,990 What are you waiting for? 543 00:42:30,350 --> 00:42:31,740 I didn't think she'd be here. 544 00:42:31,740 --> 00:42:34,300 She should be punished instead. 545 00:42:34,300 --> 00:42:36,950 Embroidery House presents the gift. 546 00:42:36,950 --> 00:42:39,290 - Alright, come quickly. - Let me wait more. 547 00:42:39,290 --> 00:42:41,020 It's already the last hour. 548 00:42:41,020 --> 00:42:44,160 Or you will cause a hold up. 549 00:43:00,090 --> 00:43:02,520 Congratulations to Empress. 550 00:43:02,520 --> 00:43:07,580 May you live eternally in blessings. 551 00:43:07,580 --> 00:43:09,530 That girl is . . . 552 00:43:12,290 --> 00:43:15,520 Why aren't you removing the silk when you're inside the hall? 553 00:43:16,500 --> 00:43:18,150 Yes. 554 00:43:19,960 --> 00:43:29,940 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 555 00:43:49,500 --> 00:43:56,900 ♫The Forbidden Palace's walls surround them, feeling like a good place to reside.♫ 556 00:43:56,900 --> 00:44:04,340 ♫As the walls sever the setting sun's rays, they lose their past dreams as it grows cold.♫ 557 00:44:04,340 --> 00:44:11,700 ♫Decaying leaves cover the neglected shuttered window, that remembers the cold winds of twenty harvests.♫ 558 00:44:11,700 --> 00:44:18,230 ♫Knowing only how to go with the flow, and pass the years.♫ 559 00:44:18,230 --> 00:44:21,020 ♫Unmarried and hopeful, the heavy, dark gates are locked, ♫ 560 00:44:21,020 --> 00:44:25,470 ♫Cultivated and proud, gem-like beauties, and yet somehow♫ 561 00:44:25,470 --> 00:44:28,420 ♫Flowers who stay may endure breakage, causing them ask to change their karma♫ 562 00:44:28,420 --> 00:44:33,860 ♫Can not an empty branch give them a carefree place to rest upon?♫ 563 00:44:33,860 --> 00:44:41,200 ♫Longing to be together with him, separated as the illumination in the western window declines,♫ 564 00:44:41,200 --> 00:44:48,550 ♫At leisure to be melancholy, also perplexed and worried about it all.♫ 565 00:44:48,550 --> 00:44:56,020 ♫Who will pity her, and record her lifetime full of misery?♫ 566 00:44:56,020 --> 00:45:03,220 ♫A pretentious, showy vision on a stage.♫ 567 00:45:03,220 --> 00:45:10,730 ♫Longing to be together with him, separated as the illumination in the western window declines,♫ 568 00:45:10,730 --> 00:45:18,120 ♫At leisure to be melancholy, also perplexed and worried about it all.♫ 569 00:45:18,120 --> 00:45:25,500 ♫Who will pity her, and record her lifetime full of misery?♫ 570 00:45:25,500 --> 00:45:31,980 ♫A pretentious, showy vision on a stage.♫ 571 00:45:32,910 --> 00:45:42,930 ♫A pretentious, showy vision on a stage.♫