1 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:19,100 [Royal Feast] 2 00:02:20,890 --> 00:02:23,320 [Episode 3] 3 00:02:35,539 --> 00:02:36,700 Father, are you okay? 4 00:02:48,099 --> 00:02:48,899 Such audacity! 5 00:02:49,060 --> 00:02:49,979 How dare you do that! 6 00:02:49,979 --> 00:02:50,979 How dare you go berserk! 7 00:02:51,339 --> 00:02:52,459 Big Brother was almost hurt because of you! 8 00:02:53,459 --> 00:02:54,140 You deserve to be slain! 9 00:02:56,660 --> 00:02:57,060 How dare you! 10 00:02:57,060 --> 00:02:58,940 Second Brother, you mustn't do so! 11 00:03:03,700 --> 00:03:04,339 Protect His Majesty! 12 00:03:09,739 --> 00:03:10,860 Grandfather, be careful! 13 00:03:34,180 --> 00:03:36,300 [You Yifan] [Vice Commander of the Imperial Bodyguard] 14 00:03:44,300 --> 00:03:46,220 Your Majesty, please pardon me for being late to the rescue. 15 00:03:46,899 --> 00:03:47,539 You may drop the formality. 16 00:03:56,860 --> 00:03:57,539 Father. 17 00:03:58,860 --> 00:03:59,780 Father, don't worry. 18 00:04:00,179 --> 00:04:01,020 I am fine. 19 00:04:12,979 --> 00:04:14,379 How dare you do so? 20 00:04:15,220 --> 00:04:16,420 That horse was crazy. 21 00:04:16,899 --> 00:04:18,940 How dare you try to keep it in check when it has such a fierce personality? 22 00:04:19,179 --> 00:04:19,860 Grandfather, 23 00:04:20,020 --> 00:04:21,020 I'm fine, aren't I? 24 00:04:23,700 --> 00:04:25,899 I told you to practice your horse riding skill. 25 00:04:27,379 --> 00:04:28,379 All of my sons 26 00:04:28,940 --> 00:04:31,020 are mighty in both the pen and the sword, 27 00:04:31,020 --> 00:04:33,259 except for you, a useless fatso. 28 00:04:34,099 --> 00:04:35,140 Are you not ashamed as a father? 29 00:04:35,780 --> 00:04:38,459 My precious grandson had to step in just to save you. 30 00:04:39,539 --> 00:04:40,420 Father, please be appeased. 31 00:04:41,140 --> 00:04:42,300 It's all my fault. 32 00:04:48,259 --> 00:04:51,500 The rest of you didn't try to save the Crown Prince even though he was in danger. 33 00:04:52,300 --> 00:04:53,780 Why should I keep you around? 34 00:04:54,220 --> 00:04:55,259 Take them away! 35 00:04:55,300 --> 00:04:55,860 Yes, Your Majesty. 36 00:04:56,779 --> 00:04:59,140 -Your Majesty, please spare us! -Your Majesty, please spare us! 37 00:04:59,620 --> 00:05:01,620 Whoever tries to convince me to do otherwise will be punished severely. 38 00:05:03,900 --> 00:05:05,219 From today onward, 39 00:05:06,300 --> 00:05:07,300 the Imperial Food Service 40 00:05:08,020 --> 00:05:10,099 is to cut down the Crown Prince's food intake. 41 00:05:10,700 --> 00:05:11,740 If he's still 42 00:05:12,219 --> 00:05:14,700 as fat and useless after three months, 43 00:05:15,099 --> 00:05:16,300 if he still can't ride a horse by then, 44 00:05:17,259 --> 00:05:20,779 all of you will be beheaded. 45 00:05:21,900 --> 00:05:22,539 Yes, Your Majesty. 46 00:05:24,259 --> 00:05:24,779 Father. 47 00:05:27,939 --> 00:05:28,379 Slowly. 48 00:05:38,420 --> 00:05:39,259 Even from my fief, 49 00:05:39,259 --> 00:05:41,259 I had heard that another exceptional talent had entered the capital. 50 00:05:41,779 --> 00:05:42,700 Now that I've seen you personally, 51 00:05:43,300 --> 00:05:44,860 you're mighty indeed. 52 00:05:45,460 --> 00:05:46,700 It's no wonder you've won His Majesty's heart 53 00:05:46,860 --> 00:05:47,740 and were promoted as an exception. 54 00:05:48,099 --> 00:05:48,939 Prince of Han, you flattered me. 55 00:05:49,180 --> 00:05:50,180 I don't deserve such praises. 56 00:05:59,779 --> 00:06:00,259 Wait! 57 00:06:07,300 --> 00:06:08,140 This is... 58 00:06:24,939 --> 00:06:25,460 Your Highness. 59 00:06:31,340 --> 00:06:31,979 What's the matter? 60 00:06:32,340 --> 00:06:32,939 It's nothing. 61 00:06:35,140 --> 00:06:35,900 Let's return to the palace. 62 00:06:36,819 --> 00:06:37,420 Be careful. 63 00:06:53,870 --> 00:06:56,240 [Xingyun Cottage] 64 00:08:09,219 --> 00:08:11,620 (Why is Yao Zijin sneaking around?) 65 00:09:03,700 --> 00:09:05,340 The Crown Prince isn't willing to take his meals. 66 00:09:05,819 --> 00:09:08,059 If this continues, I'm afraid His Highness's body can't stand it. 67 00:09:08,620 --> 00:09:09,900 I've summoned everyone here today 68 00:09:10,140 --> 00:09:12,340 for you all to prepare meals for His Highness in turns. 69 00:09:13,140 --> 00:09:14,660 Anyone who can solve this issue for the Eastern Palace 70 00:09:14,900 --> 00:09:16,259 will be heavily rewarded by the Crown Princess. 71 00:09:17,100 --> 00:09:19,140 If not, if something happens to His Highness, 72 00:09:19,460 --> 00:09:22,299 the entire Imperial Food Service will be punished. 73 00:09:22,780 --> 00:09:24,939 But His Highness is a meat-eater. 74 00:09:25,100 --> 00:09:25,980 He has a huge appetite as well. 75 00:09:26,660 --> 00:09:27,859 But now, His Majesty has issued a decree 76 00:09:27,980 --> 00:09:28,980 that His Highness isn't allowed to consume any meat. 77 00:09:29,460 --> 00:09:30,980 How can we solve this predicament? 78 00:09:32,140 --> 00:09:32,859 That's right. 79 00:09:33,499 --> 00:09:35,419 Both Directress Hu and Directress Wang have given it a try. 80 00:09:35,980 --> 00:09:37,379 But no matter what dishes they prepared, 81 00:09:37,660 --> 00:09:39,020 His Highness wasn't willing to take them. 82 00:09:39,739 --> 00:09:40,939 Even if we give this a try, 83 00:09:41,419 --> 00:09:42,859 would we be able to achieve something that the two directresses couldn't? 84 00:09:43,540 --> 00:09:44,700 You all are the best cooks 85 00:09:45,220 --> 00:09:47,259 we've selected from all around the nation. 86 00:09:47,980 --> 00:09:50,299 The Ming nation is vast with a plethora of unique dishes. 87 00:09:50,780 --> 00:09:52,580 If we brainstorm a solution together, it might work. 88 00:09:53,179 --> 00:09:54,100 Are you guys going to give up 89 00:09:54,780 --> 00:09:55,780 without even trying? 90 00:10:07,499 --> 00:10:08,340 Look at this. 91 00:10:21,859 --> 00:10:22,379 Your Highness, 92 00:10:22,900 --> 00:10:24,419 why don't you try this dish? 93 00:10:40,020 --> 00:10:40,540 Your Highness. 94 00:10:41,660 --> 00:10:42,100 You... 95 00:10:50,340 --> 00:10:51,299 Fine. 96 00:11:35,259 --> 00:11:36,980 Lancui, what exactly is going on? 97 00:11:37,340 --> 00:11:38,259 How did you manage to 98 00:11:38,259 --> 00:11:39,900 make His Highness like the stir-fried vegetables? 99 00:11:40,059 --> 00:11:41,340 That's right. Tell us about it. 100 00:11:41,340 --> 00:11:43,059 Hurry and tell us about it. 101 00:11:43,499 --> 00:11:44,419 That's right. 102 00:11:45,540 --> 00:11:46,700 Tell us about it. 103 00:11:46,700 --> 00:11:47,739 This is a secret. 104 00:11:47,739 --> 00:11:48,619 How can I tell you guys about it? 105 00:11:50,020 --> 00:11:51,220 Why can't you tell us about it? 106 00:11:51,220 --> 00:11:51,980 Just tell us. 107 00:11:53,220 --> 00:11:54,340 Why can't you tell us? 108 00:12:07,819 --> 00:12:08,419 Arrest her. 109 00:12:08,780 --> 00:12:09,379 Sir! 110 00:12:16,220 --> 00:12:17,780 Officer You, please pardon me for my rudeness. 111 00:12:17,980 --> 00:12:18,980 But this is the Imperial Food Service. 112 00:12:19,100 --> 00:12:20,499 Why did you come without notifying us? 113 00:12:21,259 --> 00:12:21,900 Give her the strokes! 114 00:12:22,419 --> 00:12:23,100 Officer You! 115 00:12:23,100 --> 00:12:24,520 [Fine Meal, Divine Work] 116 00:12:28,499 --> 00:12:29,100 Officer You! 117 00:12:29,980 --> 00:12:30,540 Manager Fang! 118 00:12:34,980 --> 00:12:35,580 Officer You! 119 00:12:41,299 --> 00:12:42,179 Officer You! 120 00:12:46,700 --> 00:12:47,100 You! 121 00:12:49,140 --> 00:12:49,619 You. 122 00:12:50,179 --> 00:12:51,259 Are you trying to tip someone off? 123 00:12:53,460 --> 00:12:53,980 Hurry and tell us! 124 00:12:58,900 --> 00:12:59,419 Ziping! 125 00:13:02,619 --> 00:13:03,259 Ziping. 126 00:13:06,660 --> 00:13:07,140 Sir, 127 00:13:08,660 --> 00:13:09,299 the Imperial Bodyguard 128 00:13:10,020 --> 00:13:11,499 has the right to investigate, interrogate, and arrest suspects. 129 00:13:12,059 --> 00:13:13,259 You and your subordinates are revered by all palace personnel. 130 00:13:14,179 --> 00:13:15,220 But this is the Inner Court. 131 00:13:15,700 --> 00:13:17,980 You cannot mete out illegal punishment without permission. 132 00:13:44,700 --> 00:13:45,299 Who are you? 133 00:13:55,980 --> 00:13:56,379 Officer You. 134 00:14:00,780 --> 00:14:01,739 What did you say just now? 135 00:14:07,980 --> 00:14:08,580 Officer You, 136 00:14:09,939 --> 00:14:10,819 if a maidservant has committed a mistake, 137 00:14:11,660 --> 00:14:13,140 the Palace Surveillance will deal with them. 138 00:14:13,660 --> 00:14:14,700 Please show mercy. 139 00:14:24,020 --> 00:14:25,660 Officer You! 140 00:14:26,340 --> 00:14:28,540 Back then, our founder wanted to punish a palace servant out of rage. 141 00:14:29,259 --> 00:14:31,340 As Empress Xiaocigao was afraid of His Majesty's wrath, 142 00:14:31,660 --> 00:14:33,059 she insisted on handing the maidservant to the Palace Surveillance. 143 00:14:34,020 --> 00:14:35,460 Even Empress Xiaocigao did the same thing. 144 00:14:35,460 --> 00:14:37,340 Officer You, if you insist on meting out punishment in the imperial harem, 145 00:14:37,739 --> 00:14:39,739 you'll go against the palace rules and our founder's teaching. 146 00:14:40,340 --> 00:14:41,619 Officer You, you're a trusted aide of the Emperor. 147 00:14:42,340 --> 00:14:43,859 You should handle the matter impartially. 148 00:14:47,220 --> 00:14:47,819 Officer You, 149 00:14:48,100 --> 00:14:48,700 the things she said just now... 150 00:15:04,900 --> 00:15:06,980 You tried to stop me even though your body was shaking. 151 00:15:07,859 --> 00:15:09,419 So how tough is your neck? 152 00:15:10,900 --> 00:15:12,179 I wish to give it a test. 153 00:15:19,739 --> 00:15:21,179 So that's all you got? 154 00:15:22,140 --> 00:15:23,700 There are countless pitiful people in the world. 155 00:15:24,379 --> 00:15:25,660 How many of them can you help? 156 00:15:27,020 --> 00:15:28,660 You should care for your own safety first. 157 00:15:30,100 --> 00:15:30,859 Take both of them away. 158 00:15:31,100 --> 00:15:31,660 Yes, Officer You. 159 00:15:32,299 --> 00:15:33,179 Officer You, 160 00:15:33,619 --> 00:15:34,939 that was an impressive performance. 161 00:15:36,780 --> 00:15:37,580 Matron Meng. 162 00:15:41,540 --> 00:15:43,660 Officer You, I know you're favored by His Majesty 163 00:15:43,739 --> 00:15:44,660 and that your rank is high. 164 00:15:45,179 --> 00:15:46,619 But this is the Imperial Food Service. 165 00:15:46,939 --> 00:15:48,819 This is the place where we prepare meals for His Majesty. 166 00:15:49,619 --> 00:15:50,499 If they commit mistakes, 167 00:15:50,780 --> 00:15:52,140 those who have committed lesser mistakes will be sent to the Palace Surveillance. 168 00:15:52,419 --> 00:15:54,059 Those who have committed serious mistakes will be sent to the Directorate of Ceremonial. 169 00:15:54,259 --> 00:15:55,619 We don't need to trouble the Imperial Bodyguard for this. 170 00:15:56,819 --> 00:15:57,540 Show it to them. 171 00:16:21,660 --> 00:16:22,980 His Majesty has already issued a decree long ago. 172 00:16:23,540 --> 00:16:25,299 The Imperial Bodyguard is to protect the Eastern Palace at all times. 173 00:16:25,819 --> 00:16:27,460 This concerns the Crown Prince's health. 174 00:16:27,859 --> 00:16:29,460 Even though it's something as simple as a meal, 175 00:16:29,939 --> 00:16:31,259 we need to report them to His Majesty. 176 00:16:32,259 --> 00:16:34,220 You and your subordinates have supplied the Crown Prince with meat. 177 00:16:34,619 --> 00:16:35,819 You have gone against the imperial decree. 178 00:16:36,540 --> 00:16:37,220 Take them away. 179 00:16:39,460 --> 00:16:40,059 Wait. 180 00:16:41,100 --> 00:16:44,020 They're cooks responsible for preparing the Crown Prince's meals. 181 00:16:44,499 --> 00:16:45,980 If you take both of them away, 182 00:16:46,660 --> 00:16:48,100 will you guards prepare dinner 183 00:16:48,980 --> 00:16:49,980 for His Highness today? 184 00:16:51,100 --> 00:16:52,020 Officer You, 185 00:16:52,739 --> 00:16:53,819 it seems like you can only 186 00:16:53,819 --> 00:16:55,460 take one person with you today. 187 00:17:13,419 --> 00:17:13,900 Fine. 188 00:17:14,939 --> 00:17:16,059 If so, I'll stay here 189 00:17:16,540 --> 00:17:18,259 and observe how you will act according to the imperial decree. 190 00:17:18,939 --> 00:17:20,059 But let me say this first. 191 00:17:20,419 --> 00:17:22,819 His Highness is not allowed to have any meat in his meals. 192 00:17:23,340 --> 00:17:24,739 If anyone dares to go against the imperial decree again, 193 00:17:25,220 --> 00:17:26,819 Matron Meng, I'm afraid even you can't handle the consequences. 194 00:17:32,980 --> 00:17:33,499 Your Highness. 195 00:17:44,420 --> 00:17:46,520 [Sharp and Sensitive] 196 00:17:51,179 --> 00:17:52,220 Your Highness, it's me. 197 00:17:54,019 --> 00:17:55,419 Miaoxian, what fragrance did you put on? 198 00:17:56,139 --> 00:17:58,220 Your Highness, I knew that you don't like the smell of rouge. 199 00:17:58,500 --> 00:18:00,620 That's why I chose to put on the elegant jasmine fragrance. 200 00:18:02,819 --> 00:18:03,460 Change it. 201 00:18:04,340 --> 00:18:05,380 You don't like it? 202 00:18:08,340 --> 00:18:09,260 Yes, Your Highness. 203 00:18:10,059 --> 00:18:10,740 Please wait for me. 204 00:18:10,740 --> 00:18:11,620 I'll be back immediately. 205 00:18:43,740 --> 00:18:44,340 Your hair. 206 00:18:45,220 --> 00:18:46,779 I didn't even dare to use any osmanthus oil. 207 00:18:46,980 --> 00:18:48,580 I plucked this rose personally. 208 00:18:48,700 --> 00:18:50,299 It has a faint fragrance. 209 00:18:51,299 --> 00:18:52,460 Your Highness, you don't like it either? 210 00:18:54,620 --> 00:18:55,460 I'll wash my hair then. 211 00:18:55,740 --> 00:18:57,019 Please don't leave. Please wait for my return. 212 00:19:02,179 --> 00:19:03,580 Your Highness, please wait for my return! 213 00:20:00,220 --> 00:20:00,740 Your Highness, 214 00:20:01,539 --> 00:20:03,139 please take a bite. This can nourish the lungs. 215 00:20:26,139 --> 00:20:27,059 Who had touched this paper before? 216 00:21:24,700 --> 00:21:26,380 Do not delay His Highness's meal. 217 00:21:27,139 --> 00:21:27,899 Hurry and prepare the meal. 218 00:21:38,580 --> 00:21:39,939 Officer You, what do you mean by this? 219 00:21:44,260 --> 00:21:45,779 Matron Meng, didn't you say 220 00:21:46,980 --> 00:21:48,179 that they're needed to prepare His Highness's meals? 221 00:21:48,939 --> 00:21:51,100 If you need the three of them to help you out with everything, 222 00:21:51,500 --> 00:21:52,980 then the rest of them must be useless. 223 00:21:53,700 --> 00:21:54,819 Why don't you leave them to me 224 00:21:55,419 --> 00:21:56,980 and let me bring them to the imperial prison? 225 00:21:59,220 --> 00:22:00,100 Prepare the meals immediately! 226 00:22:21,260 --> 00:22:22,139 As a cook, 227 00:22:22,860 --> 00:22:23,939 even if our lives are in danger, 228 00:22:23,939 --> 00:22:25,779 we mustn't forget our duties. 229 00:22:26,899 --> 00:22:27,899 From now on, 230 00:22:28,539 --> 00:22:30,620 everyone will prepare the meals for the other palaces. 231 00:22:31,860 --> 00:22:33,139 As for His Highness's dinner... 232 00:22:46,059 --> 00:22:46,740 Let me do it. 233 00:22:49,740 --> 00:22:50,260 Yuehua, 234 00:22:50,779 --> 00:22:51,380 you mustn't do so. 235 00:22:55,220 --> 00:22:55,700 Okay. 236 00:22:56,580 --> 00:22:57,139 I'll leave it to you. 237 00:22:59,779 --> 00:23:00,299 Yukuai. 238 00:23:01,340 --> 00:23:01,939 Xuelu. 239 00:23:15,899 --> 00:23:17,659 What about the two of them? 240 00:23:28,260 --> 00:23:29,059 Prepare the meals right now. 241 00:23:29,819 --> 00:23:30,500 Yes, Matron. 242 00:23:59,860 --> 00:24:00,860 What should we prepare? 243 00:24:05,179 --> 00:24:05,980 During the meal preparation process, 244 00:24:06,580 --> 00:24:07,539 we must be focused. 245 00:24:08,460 --> 00:24:10,380 If any of the meals are delayed, 246 00:24:10,580 --> 00:24:11,740 I will punish you personally 247 00:24:11,939 --> 00:24:12,980 before the Palace Surveillance punishes you guys. 248 00:24:23,460 --> 00:24:24,659 What will happen to us 249 00:24:25,860 --> 00:24:27,059 if we fail? 250 00:24:30,539 --> 00:24:31,740 Today, we'll prepare a vegetarian meal. 251 00:24:32,460 --> 00:24:33,260 I will draw up the menu. 252 00:24:35,260 --> 00:24:35,819 Ziping, 253 00:24:36,620 --> 00:24:37,340 you're in charge of making pain noodles. 254 00:26:45,340 --> 00:26:46,019 Thank you, Officer You. 255 00:26:46,779 --> 00:26:47,299 You're too courteous. 256 00:27:01,139 --> 00:27:01,620 Let's go. 257 00:27:02,580 --> 00:27:03,260 The heat is too high. 258 00:27:03,819 --> 00:27:04,740 It's irritating my eyes. 259 00:27:49,100 --> 00:27:50,779 Officer You, do you know that servant? 260 00:27:52,860 --> 00:27:53,500 Sorry for being nosy. 261 00:27:55,740 --> 00:27:56,740 These palace servants 262 00:27:57,740 --> 00:27:58,659 must be new to the palace. 263 00:28:05,150 --> 00:28:06,870 [Vegetarian Yellow Croaker With Vinegar] 264 00:28:19,899 --> 00:28:21,860 Is the fish gill made from mushrooms? 265 00:28:30,179 --> 00:28:31,740 Your Highness, please try this. 266 00:28:31,740 --> 00:28:33,420 [Shrimps in Two Styles] 267 00:28:42,819 --> 00:28:43,299 Good. 268 00:28:44,019 --> 00:28:45,580 It's been a long time since I had 269 00:28:45,580 --> 00:28:47,460 something so delicious. 270 00:28:48,939 --> 00:28:49,819 Slow down. 271 00:28:52,419 --> 00:28:53,620 How did you make them? 272 00:28:54,380 --> 00:28:55,059 Your Highness, 273 00:28:56,059 --> 00:28:58,419 the head is made by putting shredded peanuts on top of the pastry crust. 274 00:28:58,819 --> 00:29:01,260 The body is made from egg rolls, lotus roots, 275 00:29:01,340 --> 00:29:01,939 and Chinese yam. 276 00:29:02,500 --> 00:29:03,939 The tail is made from shredded carrots. 277 00:29:05,819 --> 00:29:06,939 Look at the shrimp's body. 278 00:29:07,819 --> 00:29:08,939 It even has stripes. 279 00:29:10,139 --> 00:29:10,779 Your Highness, 280 00:29:11,179 --> 00:29:12,179 the stripes on the shrimp 281 00:29:12,460 --> 00:29:14,059 is made from shredded egg roll, 282 00:29:14,500 --> 00:29:16,059 black and white sesame seeds. 283 00:29:16,620 --> 00:29:19,139 They're seasoned separately, fried, and arranged on the plate 284 00:29:19,380 --> 00:29:20,380 to form the shape of a shrimp. 285 00:29:21,620 --> 00:29:23,059 Very meticulous. 286 00:29:24,059 --> 00:29:24,740 Your Highness, 287 00:29:25,260 --> 00:29:27,059 it's rare for the Imperial Food Service to be this thoughtful. 288 00:29:27,819 --> 00:29:28,500 They should be rewarded. 289 00:29:31,179 --> 00:29:32,139 Reward them. 290 00:29:34,620 --> 00:29:36,220 Come on, try this bowl of noodles. 291 00:29:48,380 --> 00:29:49,019 Delicious! 292 00:29:58,779 --> 00:29:59,380 Where are they? 293 00:30:03,620 --> 00:30:05,419 Eunuch Yuan, what brings you here? 294 00:30:05,419 --> 00:30:06,179 Where are the rest of you? 295 00:30:07,620 --> 00:30:08,899 They're sending meals to the respective palaces. 296 00:30:09,819 --> 00:30:10,340 Eunuch, 297 00:30:10,620 --> 00:30:12,340 did the Great Imperial Grandson give us any instructions? 298 00:30:12,899 --> 00:30:14,740 Who went to the thatched cottage today? 299 00:30:22,700 --> 00:30:24,620 It was me. 300 00:30:25,740 --> 00:30:26,340 Eunuch, 301 00:30:26,620 --> 00:30:27,819 did something happen? 302 00:30:28,019 --> 00:30:28,500 It's nothing. 303 00:30:28,620 --> 00:30:29,620 You're in luck. Follow me. 304 00:30:32,620 --> 00:30:38,120 [Qingning Gate] 305 00:30:55,700 --> 00:30:56,620 Officer You. 306 00:31:14,899 --> 00:31:16,620 How did you get rid of the stain on the paper? 307 00:31:17,700 --> 00:31:18,260 Your Highness, 308 00:31:18,899 --> 00:31:20,899 I used the Huishan Spring Water that was given to us last year. 309 00:31:22,100 --> 00:31:22,580 Such audacity! 310 00:31:23,340 --> 00:31:24,179 How dare you spout such nonsense? 311 00:31:24,580 --> 00:31:25,380 It's true. 312 00:31:26,179 --> 00:31:28,659 The spring water wasn't filtered by fine sand yet. 313 00:31:29,059 --> 00:31:30,659 It has a strong aftertaste. 314 00:31:31,100 --> 00:31:32,740 It has to be aged for one to two months 315 00:31:33,100 --> 00:31:34,539 for it to be nourished by the night dew. 316 00:31:34,980 --> 00:31:36,139 Only then, it can be used to make tea. 317 00:31:37,100 --> 00:31:38,700 Your Highness, when I was sending the snacks to you, 318 00:31:39,260 --> 00:31:41,299 I saw that your paper was stained. 319 00:31:41,700 --> 00:31:42,980 That's why I gave it a try. 320 00:31:43,700 --> 00:31:45,700 Your Highness, please spare me. 321 00:31:49,819 --> 00:31:51,220 His Highness has already finished his dinner. 322 00:31:51,500 --> 00:31:53,539 We never went against the imperial decree in any way. 323 00:31:54,260 --> 00:31:55,380 What else do you guys want from us? 324 00:31:58,299 --> 00:31:58,779 Officer You. 325 00:32:02,620 --> 00:32:04,539 This clay pot contains the stock for tonight's noodles. 326 00:32:05,460 --> 00:32:06,580 It is white in color indeed. 327 00:32:07,260 --> 00:32:08,260 It has a rich smell. 328 00:32:09,419 --> 00:32:11,019 So what do you think is inside? 329 00:32:14,299 --> 00:32:15,659 What else could be there? 330 00:32:16,139 --> 00:32:18,019 It's just a normal stock. 331 00:32:18,620 --> 00:32:19,939 Do you want me to expose you in public? 332 00:32:21,700 --> 00:32:23,179 What did you use to cook the stock? 333 00:32:29,539 --> 00:32:31,340 Ziping has a habit. 334 00:32:32,460 --> 00:32:34,740 She loves to collect leftover ingredients, 335 00:32:35,500 --> 00:32:36,419 especially 336 00:32:36,700 --> 00:32:38,340 chickens, ducks, pork, fish, 337 00:32:38,819 --> 00:32:39,899 meatless bones, 338 00:32:40,460 --> 00:32:41,899 even shrimp heads and its tomalley. 339 00:32:42,460 --> 00:32:44,539 By cooking these ingredients in a pot, 340 00:32:45,100 --> 00:32:46,019 it'll create a white broth. 341 00:32:46,340 --> 00:32:47,779 It has a rich and pleasant taste to it. 342 00:32:49,179 --> 00:32:49,980 Yin Ziping. 343 00:32:51,220 --> 00:32:52,059 I've told you already. 344 00:32:53,340 --> 00:32:54,299 You have gone against the imperial decree 345 00:32:55,779 --> 00:32:56,819 and you deserve to be beheaded. 346 00:32:57,139 --> 00:32:57,700 Arrest her. 347 00:32:58,299 --> 00:32:58,899 Officer You, 348 00:33:01,059 --> 00:33:02,500 are you sure you don't want to get to the bottom of this? 349 00:33:12,620 --> 00:33:13,100 Officer You, 350 00:33:13,939 --> 00:33:14,860 this is just plain water. 351 00:33:15,580 --> 00:33:16,539 There's no broth. 352 00:33:24,740 --> 00:33:25,220 Ziping! 353 00:33:31,939 --> 00:33:32,500 Officer You, 354 00:33:33,059 --> 00:33:35,059 plain noodles are made by cooking the noodles in plain water. 355 00:33:35,580 --> 00:33:36,659 No broth is used. 356 00:33:37,340 --> 00:33:38,340 Officer You, you misunderstood us. 357 00:33:44,819 --> 00:33:45,620 Officer You, 358 00:33:46,419 --> 00:33:47,260 if you'll excuse us. 359 00:33:51,419 --> 00:33:52,819 Officer You, is there anything else I can help you with? 360 00:34:07,700 --> 00:34:08,819 Take her away and give her 20 strokes. 361 00:34:08,819 --> 00:34:09,460 Expel her from the palace. 362 00:34:10,700 --> 00:34:12,740 Give her 20 strokes and expel her from the palace. 363 00:34:13,260 --> 00:34:13,860 Someone. 364 00:34:14,740 --> 00:34:15,260 Your Highness! 365 00:34:15,700 --> 00:34:16,939 I'm innocent! 366 00:34:17,340 --> 00:34:18,580 Your Highness! 367 00:34:18,740 --> 00:34:19,980 I'm innocent! 368 00:34:20,220 --> 00:34:20,860 Your Highness! 369 00:34:20,860 --> 00:34:23,260 Your Highness, I know my mistake now! 370 00:34:23,460 --> 00:34:24,340 Your Highness! 371 00:34:26,419 --> 00:34:27,019 Your Highness, 372 00:34:27,419 --> 00:34:28,419 so why did you... 373 00:34:28,580 --> 00:34:29,819 She's claiming other people's credit for herself. 374 00:34:30,179 --> 00:34:32,220 She harbored evil intentions, so she deserved to be punished. 375 00:34:33,299 --> 00:34:33,899 You're back? 376 00:34:38,740 --> 00:34:39,260 Your Highness, 377 00:34:40,419 --> 00:34:41,659 I've visited the officials who were implicated 378 00:34:41,659 --> 00:34:42,860 and sent to prison during the feast. 379 00:34:43,139 --> 00:34:45,019 I've provided them with monetary aid as well 380 00:34:45,299 --> 00:34:46,419 so that they won't starve. 381 00:34:46,939 --> 00:34:47,860 Your Highness was right. 382 00:34:48,539 --> 00:34:49,539 Government officials do receive too little wage. 383 00:34:49,899 --> 00:34:51,419 And those officials are honest and uncorrupted. 384 00:34:51,899 --> 00:34:52,819 If I didn't aid them, 385 00:34:53,539 --> 00:34:55,659 they wouldn't have enough coals for them to last through the winter. 386 00:34:56,340 --> 00:34:57,700 How did you know that she was impersonating the real deal? 387 00:34:58,139 --> 00:34:59,539 I verified it myself. 388 00:35:00,220 --> 00:35:01,220 The stain didn't disappear 389 00:35:01,539 --> 00:35:02,700 because of the Huishan Spring Water. 390 00:35:03,139 --> 00:35:05,139 It's the plum rain water that was aged for three years. 391 00:35:05,740 --> 00:35:06,700 The Huishan Spring Water she had gathered 392 00:35:06,939 --> 00:35:08,019 was infused with the plum rain of the southern region 393 00:35:08,179 --> 00:35:09,500 and transported all the way here to the capital. 394 00:35:09,899 --> 00:35:11,700 It hasn't been aged for two years yet. 395 00:35:12,220 --> 00:35:14,299 I'm sure that person has other secrets that we don't know about. 396 00:35:14,860 --> 00:35:16,500 The maidservant just now kept mentioning the Huishan Spring Water. 397 00:35:16,899 --> 00:35:18,260 She doesn't understand the secret to it at all. 398 00:35:18,620 --> 00:35:19,580 But she's daring enough to impersonate her. 399 00:35:19,860 --> 00:35:20,580 Doesn't she deserve to be punished? 400 00:35:22,659 --> 00:35:23,100 Your Highness, 401 00:35:23,819 --> 00:35:25,139 I was ignorant. 402 00:35:25,260 --> 00:35:25,859 I was wrong. 403 00:35:26,220 --> 00:35:27,300 I will head to the Imperial Food Service now. 404 00:35:27,740 --> 00:35:28,300 Wait. 405 00:35:29,260 --> 00:35:29,780 Your Highness, 406 00:35:30,659 --> 00:35:31,500 what other instructions do you have? 407 00:35:34,859 --> 00:35:35,500 Forget it. 408 00:35:36,659 --> 00:35:37,179 Let's go. 409 00:35:37,419 --> 00:35:38,780 It's time for me to visit my grandfather. 410 00:35:40,419 --> 00:35:40,980 Your Highness, 411 00:35:41,540 --> 00:35:43,339 your ink is ready. Regarding the painting... 412 00:35:44,060 --> 00:35:44,899 Maybe, 413 00:35:45,619 --> 00:35:46,460 someone will be able to utilize this. 414 00:35:56,379 --> 00:35:57,740 How did you figure out to make a broth like that? 415 00:35:59,179 --> 00:35:59,980 Matron Meng, 416 00:36:00,500 --> 00:36:02,859 when I was young, I was living in poverty. 417 00:36:03,419 --> 00:36:05,099 The restaurants often throw their leftovers away. 418 00:36:05,379 --> 00:36:06,020 I collected them 419 00:36:06,020 --> 00:36:07,339 as I thought it was a waste. 420 00:36:08,020 --> 00:36:10,460 After that, I realized that you'd get different results and tastes 421 00:36:10,619 --> 00:36:11,939 by combining 422 00:36:12,139 --> 00:36:13,020 different ingredients. 423 00:36:16,300 --> 00:36:17,020 If so, 424 00:36:17,419 --> 00:36:19,619 why did you use plain water to cook the noodles in the end? 425 00:36:20,500 --> 00:36:21,339 Matron Meng, 426 00:36:21,859 --> 00:36:22,980 for vegetarian meals, 427 00:36:23,300 --> 00:36:24,859 it'll taste fresh and refreshing on the first and second day. 428 00:36:25,260 --> 00:36:27,060 But it's hard to make them interesting all the time. 429 00:36:27,899 --> 00:36:29,099 I used plain water to cook the noodles. 430 00:36:29,619 --> 00:36:30,899 As His Highness is wise, 431 00:36:31,379 --> 00:36:33,500 he'll be reminded of His Majesty's imperial decree 432 00:36:33,780 --> 00:36:34,780 and understand the situation immediately. 433 00:36:35,579 --> 00:36:37,260 That's why he won't make things difficult for our Imperial Food Service. 434 00:36:39,020 --> 00:36:40,379 Even though you're new to the palace, 435 00:36:40,700 --> 00:36:43,579 it seems like you understand His Highness well. 436 00:36:44,020 --> 00:36:46,099 His Highness was in charge of governing the nation when His Majesty was on an expedition. 437 00:36:46,619 --> 00:36:47,859 He reduces the taxes and aids the natural disaster victims every year. 438 00:36:47,859 --> 00:36:48,740 He serves the people well. 439 00:36:49,540 --> 00:36:50,780 His Highness's benevolence 440 00:36:51,460 --> 00:36:53,099 was spread throughout the nation. 441 00:36:53,460 --> 00:36:55,300 Everyone in the country knows about it. 442 00:36:57,939 --> 00:36:58,780 Matron Meng, 443 00:36:59,300 --> 00:37:01,339 Zijin was the major contributor in preparing the vegetarian meal tonight. 444 00:37:01,619 --> 00:37:03,060 Can you please not transfer her away? 445 00:37:07,179 --> 00:37:07,740 Matron, 446 00:37:08,540 --> 00:37:09,859 Zijin is very intelligent. 447 00:37:10,260 --> 00:37:11,859 It'll be a waste of her talent if we do transfer her to 448 00:37:12,099 --> 00:37:13,099 the Directorate of Imperial Parks. 449 00:37:14,540 --> 00:37:15,379 From today onward, 450 00:37:15,859 --> 00:37:17,099 you can stay in the Imperial Food Service 451 00:37:17,579 --> 00:37:18,980 and study the art of cooking. 452 00:37:19,740 --> 00:37:20,500 Matron Meng! 453 00:37:21,220 --> 00:37:22,300 Thank you, Matron. 454 00:37:27,540 --> 00:37:28,220 Honestly speaking, 455 00:37:32,859 --> 00:37:35,099 we did cook the noodles with plain water. 456 00:37:36,379 --> 00:37:37,500 But the noodles 457 00:37:37,500 --> 00:37:38,099 were made 458 00:37:38,500 --> 00:37:40,619 from the mackerels I got 459 00:37:40,619 --> 00:37:41,379 from Jiaxing. 460 00:37:42,579 --> 00:37:43,619 (Although it doesn't taste like fish,) 461 00:37:43,939 --> 00:37:44,939 (it's delicious and refreshing.) 462 00:37:46,220 --> 00:37:48,379 (I added ginger and spring onion to the soup) 463 00:37:48,700 --> 00:37:50,220 (to cover the fishy taste.) 464 00:37:51,939 --> 00:37:53,500 (They won't be able to find this out.) 465 00:37:59,460 --> 00:38:00,939 But I didn't see you making it. 466 00:38:03,619 --> 00:38:06,020 So did you plan to solve this issue for the Eastern Palace from the start? 467 00:38:09,260 --> 00:38:11,579 It's good that His Highness is taking vegetarian food. 468 00:38:12,460 --> 00:38:13,939 But he needs some time to get used to it. 469 00:38:14,460 --> 00:38:15,619 We cannot rush the process. 470 00:38:22,700 --> 00:38:24,500 I'm sure that jinx has too much free time on his hands. 471 00:38:25,820 --> 00:38:26,820 He kept haunting us. 472 00:38:27,700 --> 00:38:29,300 He's here to monitor the Eastern Palace under the imperial decree. 473 00:38:30,260 --> 00:38:31,939 We were just implicated for no reason. 474 00:38:32,260 --> 00:38:33,339 I've long heard of 475 00:38:33,619 --> 00:38:35,379 His Majesty's hostility towards the fat crown prince. 476 00:38:35,579 --> 00:38:37,619 His Highness needs to ask for His Majesty's permission to drink a sip of water. 477 00:38:38,260 --> 00:38:40,780 When the titans clash, the mortals suffer. 478 00:38:44,780 --> 00:38:45,619 Lower your volume. 479 00:38:48,980 --> 00:38:49,619 Let me see. 480 00:38:51,780 --> 00:38:52,579 No need for that. 481 00:38:53,300 --> 00:38:54,339 You taught me how to read, 482 00:38:54,460 --> 00:38:55,300 and I helped you to get a spot here. 483 00:38:55,579 --> 00:38:56,619 This is a fair trade. 484 00:38:56,980 --> 00:38:57,740 We're even now. 485 00:38:58,220 --> 00:38:59,460 I didn't beg you to save me. 486 00:39:00,780 --> 00:39:01,300 Fine then. 487 00:39:07,339 --> 00:39:07,980 Does it hurt? 488 00:39:08,740 --> 00:39:09,820 If it hurts, let me apply this for you. 489 00:39:12,859 --> 00:39:13,339 Come here. 490 00:39:17,179 --> 00:39:19,260 Be gentle. It hurts. 491 00:39:20,260 --> 00:39:21,020 Just stop it. 492 00:39:23,099 --> 00:39:23,939 I suddenly remembered something. 493 00:39:24,540 --> 00:39:25,220 I have something else to do. 494 00:39:25,419 --> 00:39:26,060 I shall take my leave. 495 00:39:27,540 --> 00:39:28,300 It's late. 496 00:39:28,300 --> 00:39:28,939 Where are you going? 497 00:39:30,419 --> 00:39:31,500 I... 498 00:39:32,820 --> 00:39:34,220 I'll retrieve the food box 499 00:39:35,980 --> 00:39:36,700 and deliver the medicine. 500 00:40:08,550 --> 00:40:11,000 [Xingyun Cottage] 501 00:41:16,419 --> 00:41:19,060 So he's insulting me by saying that I'm a sneaky rat. 502 00:41:22,139 --> 00:41:22,939 (Miss Yao,) 503 00:41:23,659 --> 00:41:24,859 (His Highness has a message for you.) 504 00:41:25,500 --> 00:41:27,939 (You can use the ink and the brush.) 505 00:42:05,339 --> 00:42:06,060 Your Highness. 506 00:42:35,619 --> 00:42:36,060 Your Highness? 507 00:42:53,659 --> 00:42:54,659 The moon looks exceptional today. 508 00:42:55,099 --> 00:42:55,540 Let's go. 509 00:42:55,820 --> 00:42:56,460 Let's enjoy the night view. 510 00:43:32,460 --> 00:43:32,980 Your Highness, 511 00:43:33,619 --> 00:43:35,500 we could've captured the rat just now. 512 00:43:36,820 --> 00:43:37,460 Isn't it interesting 513 00:43:37,460 --> 00:43:39,060 to have a friend you have never met 514 00:43:39,579 --> 00:43:40,460 and is not noisy? 515 00:43:41,579 --> 00:43:42,659 Your Highness, don't you wish 516 00:43:42,659 --> 00:43:44,300 to know how this thoughtful person 517 00:43:44,540 --> 00:43:45,540 looks like? 518 00:43:46,179 --> 00:43:46,740 No. 519 00:43:47,619 --> 00:43:48,740 Maybe I'll be disappointed after I see her. 520 00:43:49,820 --> 00:43:50,820 It's better for me not to see her. 521 00:43:55,339 --> 00:43:56,220 Everyone here knows 522 00:43:56,619 --> 00:43:59,060 that Manager Zhao and Manager Bai have left the palace. 523 00:43:59,460 --> 00:44:01,379 The slots for the managers are empty. 524 00:44:09,139 --> 00:44:11,220 The Table Maid, He Shu is calm and dependable. 525 00:44:11,419 --> 00:44:12,579 She will be promoted to the ranks of manager. 526 00:44:14,540 --> 00:44:16,419 As for the last slot, we'll hold a fair competition. 527 00:44:16,939 --> 00:44:18,020 This year, we'll make an exception. 528 00:44:18,659 --> 00:44:21,139 If the new maidservants can pass the Inner Court Academy exam, 529 00:44:21,139 --> 00:44:22,060 they can participate in this competition as well. 530 00:44:23,379 --> 00:44:24,659 I will use this opportunity 531 00:44:24,939 --> 00:44:26,540 to select a disciple too. 532 00:44:26,939 --> 00:44:29,379 I will impart everything that I've learned to her. 533 00:44:32,859 --> 00:44:33,859 All right. That's all for today. 534 00:44:34,179 --> 00:44:34,659 You all are dismissed. 535 00:44:35,419 --> 00:44:36,419 Yes, Matron. 536 00:44:40,020 --> 00:44:40,540 Zijin, 537 00:44:44,300 --> 00:44:45,379 don't let me down. 538 00:45:06,579 --> 00:45:07,060 Your Highness, 539 00:45:07,980 --> 00:45:10,099 she's thoughtful, excellent at cooking, 540 00:45:10,379 --> 00:45:11,500 and exceptional at drawing. 541 00:45:11,899 --> 00:45:12,939 Aren't you curious about her at all? 542 00:45:14,060 --> 00:45:14,700 Not at all. 543 00:45:15,780 --> 00:45:17,460 The memorial that my grandfather was supposed to send to me isn't here yet. 544 00:45:17,939 --> 00:45:18,500 Go and inquire about it. 545 00:45:19,099 --> 00:45:19,500 Yes, Your Highness. 546 00:45:24,139 --> 00:45:25,619 Something seems amiss.