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=No Doubt In Us= (Adapted from the Manman comic No Doubt in Us)

=Episode 21=

Are you feeling better?

You're not the one I saved.

You don't have to come here.

Virtuous Consort.

Are you mad at me about something?

No, I'm not.

I haven't yet recovered. So I'm unable to serve you now.

If Your Majesty is displeased, please leave.

(Zhao Qiluo still thinks Xu Yu is me.)

(That's why she treats me so coldly.)

Your Majesty.

Why are you standing so far from me?

Come closer.

Come on.

You keep her company.

She doesn't want me around now.

Your Majesty.

You've finally come to see me.

I was terrified!

The physician said you suffered a shock.

You're out of danger,

but you still need to rest for a while.

(His Majesty actually shows concern for me!)

(Taking that stab is worth it.)

His Majesty just told me

that to thank you for saving me,

he intends to restore your title.

Really?

Your Majesty.

I really appreciate it.

I'll be even more dedicated than before!

Your Majesty.

(Zhao Qiluo mistakes me for His Majesty, )

(becoming increasingly nice to me.)

(I cannot imagine what she might do later.)

(How do I explain to her?)

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Why are you here?

I just left the Imperial Hospital.

I was deeply concerned for Your Majesty, so I waited here for you.

Didn't you go see Jiang Tang?

His bandaging and treatment should have

prevented the wound from reopening.

The assassination attempt

overwhelmed physicians.

I didn't want to trouble them, so I dressed the wound myself.

In that case, you should return home to tend to your wound.

Thankfully, you saved me.

Later, I'll have the best medicine sent to your residence.

Your Majesty,

do you recall that we once met briefly?

It was just a fleeting encounter.

It's understandable if you don't.

I'm leaving.

(Five years ago)

Sorry,

but I enjoy meddling.

(Xu Yu, it turns out that a matter of life and death for me, )

(in your heart, )

(means nothing to you.)

Haven't you found anything wrong, Your Highness?

What do you mean?

Their Majesties seem to have switched back.

What?

Actually, during the banquet for Queen of Dada,

and when Her Majesty had her arm around Queen of Dada's shoulders,

I started to suspect something.

But seeing you enthusiastically trying to please her,

I didn't dare tell you the truth.

So...

All this time I've been buttering her up,

even throwing myself in front of a blade.

It turns out I actually pleased Xu Yu!

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

You've worked hard

by staying undercover beside Xiao Jinle.

Have you uncovered anything?

Your Majesty,

the poison taken by the assassin originated from Dada.

It's called Black Mist.

Dada again.

But Huna wouldn't harm Xu Yu.

Something may happen?

On the day Huna left, she met with Xiao Jinle outside the city.

But the assassination attempt is unrelated to Xiao Jinle.

The assassin was an imposter, a dead agent of Prince Ning.

I just don't know why Prince Ning would take such a risk.

It's because he and his son are estranged

and starting to make foolish mistakes.

Do they suspect you?

No.

Prince Ning and his son are cautious.

They never rely on just one person.

Other dead agents handle certain matters.

And Lady Tao is indeed, as Your Majesty suspected,

associated with Xiao Jinle.

But sometimes, I can't even guess

what Prince Ning and his son truly want.

They won't be able to pretend much longer.

Keep a watch on them.

I want to find out

if the other uncles are on their side.

Yes.

How did you get the Black Mist?

Every soldier under your command obeys my orders.

You thought that Dada's shaman Abudu, having cooperated with you for years,

would follow your lead.

But now, he seems to trust me more.

Once Xu Yu is executed after her pregnancy,

I can rally other officials

to propose you as crown prince, citing Xiao Jinyun's lack of heirs.

But you...

You should be grateful Xu Yu didn't die.

Otherwise, your mansion would run red with blood tonight.

I wouldn't want this dreadful poison

forced down your throat, Father.

If it comes to that,

I'll fulfill my filial duty and join you in your grave.

I do all this for you.

You're doing it for yourself.

And I'm no different.

Xu Yu merely helped you out once when you were young.

Why do you value her so much?

Remember how your grandfather's family died?

Your mother still lives in that nightmare.

Xiao Jinyun's father is to blame.

His son should pay the price.

I remember that.

But the one who deserves to die is Xiao Jinyun.

Laying a hand on Xu Yu is unacceptable.

It's a pity

I always have a backup plan.

You stopped one,

but you

can't stop the other.

Only when Xu Yu is dead

can we sever Xiao Jinyun's ties to the Xu family.

You...

Your plan in the capital will be more secure.

Xiao Jinle.

Isn't chaos exactly what you want?

How unpredictable life is.

Now,

this palace is truly full of dangers.

Royal families are the most heartless.

It always happens.

You seem quite optimistic.

If I didn't,

life would be even harder.

Thinking back to when I was crowned the Empress,

Your Majesty never treated me kindly.

I thought we'd be at odds forever.

Xu Yu.

But things have changed.

Yes, of course.

Before, I always felt stifled in the palace.

Now, even Consort Zhao is friendly toward me,

though she's only being nice because she learned about our body swap.

After the assassination attempt,

Lady Liang secretly told me

that she has already known we've switched back.

She was furious.

But she never regretted saving me.

She has admirable qualities.

So I think

I could become good friends

with Consort Zhao.

This palace

has trapped too many people.

Xu Yu,

you should have been as free as a bird,

soaring in the skies.

Now, confined within the walls,

as my Empress,

do you ever regret it?

A weary bird will return to its nest.

A wanderer seeks his home.

Xiao Jinyun,

you are my safe haven.

We're never to be separated.

Without doubts about each other.

♪ As if yesterday left no regrets ♪

As husband and wife,

we have no doubts about each other.

I think this tastes better.

Is it sour?

But lately, I've been craving sour food.

I've heard

it's a sign of having a boy.

- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.

- Your Highness. - Your Highness.

Empress Dowager sent these along with other gifts.

She said placing the infant clothes of robust elders

under your pillow

ensures a strong and healthy child.

I never heard of it.

Bring them up.

The one with rabbits is from Prince Xiaoyao.

The one with tigers is from Prince Ning's son.

Keep Jinming's.

Put away the one from Xiao Jinle.

Yes.

Jinming has been working with your brother on flood relief.

He hasn't slept for days.

Prince Ning even created obstacles.

Xu Yu.

Once I root out his faction,

we'll travel to the desert again

to relax a bit.

It won't be long now.

The more capable you prove, the more anxious they become.

They'll make another risky move.

Xu Yu, what's wrong?

Xu Yu!

Xu Yu!

♪ Parting clouds to pluck the waxing moon ♪

♪ Brewing a pot of bygone years ♪

♪ Chill flame, window shade, console my grieving soul ♪

♪ Drunk through lifetimes with no dreams returned ♪

♪ If not for letting go, how could I bear to shatter this dream ♪

♪ Returning to drift through the mortal world ♪

♪ Like her, like me, like you ♪

♪ Hairpins carved with endless sighs and regrets ♪

♪ Fate laid bare my deepest thoughts ♪

♪ Like vows, like remorse, like love ♪

♪ Loving, hurting, and regretting our late meeting ♪

♪ Tell me, after all this entanglement, who regrets it more ♪