1 00:01:31,490 --> 00:01:34,490 {\an1}This story is a work of fiction. characters, organizations, etc. Their names are fictitious. It also has no connection to any real-life events. 2 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:44,010 Chapter 33: The Late Emperor 3 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:44,010 Chapter 33: The Late Emperor 4 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:44,010 Chapter 33: The Late Emperor 5 00:01:43,480 --> 00:01:45,460 {\an8}From today onwards, this will be your room. 6 00:01:46,290 --> 00:01:47,960 A storage shed... 7 00:01:48,390 --> 00:01:50,920 Do you really want me to use this place? 8 00:01:51,240 --> 00:01:53,300 Yes. Think about what they did. 9 00:01:56,410 --> 00:01:59,120 Yinghua, are you okay? 10 00:02:01,810 --> 00:02:06,810 How can I be good?! that kind I can't believe you hoard things! 11 00:02:07,180 --> 00:02:09,660 One day, Hongniang took you out of your room 12 00:02:09,660 --> 00:02:11,570 He will drive you out and exile you to a storage shed! 13 00:02:13,450 --> 00:02:14,740 That sounds good. 14 00:02:15,180 --> 00:02:15,740 Huh? 15 00:02:16,160 --> 00:02:19,040 The storage shed is bigger than my current room 16 00:02:19,040 --> 00:02:21,270 It's big, plus I can make noise at night... 17 00:02:21,270 --> 00:02:22,480 Maomao? 18 00:02:22,480 --> 00:02:24,000 Yes, this is a good idea. 19 00:02:24,310 --> 00:02:26,580 So let's go. 20 00:02:26,580 --> 00:02:29,040 I have to go back and ask Hongniang. 21 00:02:29,040 --> 00:02:32,380 What? Wait! Wait! 22 00:02:39,750 --> 00:02:40,810 What is this... 23 00:02:43,710 --> 00:02:45,690 Think about what they did! 24 00:02:45,690 --> 00:02:47,200 Hongniang... 25 00:02:47,200 --> 00:02:49,320 Thank you very much! 26 00:02:49,620 --> 00:02:51,110 This is where I will hang the herbs! 27 00:02:51,110 --> 00:02:52,820 This is where I will make medicine! 28 00:02:52,820 --> 00:02:55,240 This is here! This is over there! 29 00:02:56,630 --> 00:02:59,870 I told you! It's meaningless! 30 00:03:00,460 --> 00:03:03,620 Warehouse? Unbelievable! 31 00:03:04,220 --> 00:03:09,830 Did you tell Lady Hongniang? Didn't you go a little too far, Yinghua? 32 00:03:09,830 --> 00:03:14,810 I didn't! Maomao, Lady He asked Hongniang himself! 33 00:03:14,810 --> 00:03:16,370 Isn't that right Maomao? 34 00:03:16,370 --> 00:03:19,010 Yes. This works for me in many ways. 35 00:03:19,260 --> 00:03:20,380 Huh? 36 00:03:21,620 --> 00:03:23,780 Anyway, Maomao... 37 00:03:23,780 --> 00:03:26,190 Stop collecting bugs, okay? 38 00:03:26,450 --> 00:03:30,730 Insect? What I collected lizard tails. 39 00:03:31,090 --> 00:03:34,740 Also, after you fainted Then I stopped collecting them. 40 00:03:35,670 --> 00:03:36,970 Really? 41 00:03:36,970 --> 00:03:39,160 But there is a rumor going around. 42 00:03:39,160 --> 00:03:42,200 One of those strange court women had her own about catching bugs while laughing at himself. 43 00:03:42,510 --> 00:03:44,780 I don't do such things. 44 00:03:44,780 --> 00:03:47,370 Once for my job 45 00:03:47,370 --> 00:03:49,560 I once collected moths, but laughing while chasing insects... 46 00:03:54,960 --> 00:03:57,180 This is a serious problem. 47 00:03:57,930 --> 00:04:01,180 Huh? Hfff I hmmg Hinmhi mmghi? 48 00:04:01,730 --> 00:04:05,140 Yes, Shisui. end it Have you seen it in times? 49 00:04:05,670 --> 00:04:10,140 Shisui? It's really like a ghost... 50 00:04:13,760 --> 00:04:17,400 Hey, where's Shisui? Does anyone know if it is? 51 00:04:17,780 --> 00:04:21,450 Shisui? I may have seen But I may not have seen it... 52 00:04:21,840 --> 00:04:24,830 Huh? Where was it? Please tell me! 53 00:04:25,130 --> 00:04:28,290 Well... Um... 54 00:04:28,940 --> 00:04:32,960 Ah, in the direct service of a concubine They must be being cautious because I am someone. 55 00:04:34,250 --> 00:04:39,550 Speaking comfortably to everyone Xiaolan is actually a rare person. 56 00:04:40,150 --> 00:04:42,280 With me as a gift Is there anything I can give? 57 00:04:43,360 --> 00:04:44,310 Ah, here we go. 58 00:04:44,850 --> 00:04:49,600 According to his knowledge, this I can give it to you... 59 00:04:50,330 --> 00:04:50,850 Use this. 60 00:04:51,400 --> 00:04:52,520 You're bleeding. 61 00:04:56,010 --> 00:04:57,900 B-This smell... 62 00:04:57,900 --> 00:05:00,410 Or is it his?! 63 00:05:01,000 --> 00:05:02,910 I leave that to the imagination. 64 00:05:03,860 --> 00:05:06,540 Well, what can you tell me? Is there anything? 65 00:05:10,570 --> 00:05:15,610 Generally on the north side They said he was in the bushes but... 66 00:05:15,610 --> 00:05:18,260 I think it was the last time with him I met you here. 67 00:05:18,260 --> 00:05:20,450 Is this his favorite place? 68 00:05:26,370 --> 00:05:29,390 I should have brought a fly repellent with me. 69 00:05:30,590 --> 00:05:31,900 White flower... 70 00:05:32,350 --> 00:05:34,450 So they grow up here. 71 00:05:36,340 --> 00:05:41,700 When small, white flower seeds I used to collect it with prostitutes. 72 00:05:42,290 --> 00:05:45,200 The powder inside is not for make-up, 73 00:05:45,740 --> 00:05:48,120 We used it to make abortion medicine 74 00:05:50,470 --> 00:05:53,250 Shin didn't wear any perfume at first. 75 00:05:54,150 --> 00:05:57,610 Miscarriages for trying to replace concubine Lihua 76 00:05:57,610 --> 00:06:01,790 It wouldn't be surprising if she avoided perfumes that could cause harm. 77 00:06:01,790 --> 00:06:06,210 Still, Shin secretly used abortive drugs He was willing to use perfume to make it. 78 00:06:06,210 --> 00:06:07,810 This is probably because... 79 00:06:08,540 --> 00:06:13,520 He who sees the Emperor's love It was because it wasn't just Gyokuyou. 80 00:06:13,520 --> 00:06:17,320 It is possible that Lihua is also pregnant. 81 00:06:18,380 --> 00:06:22,870 However, from this incident That's not the only mystery I uncovered. 82 00:06:22,870 --> 00:06:27,080 The abortive medicine given by the polite people; lantern outside white flower 83 00:06:27,080 --> 00:06:32,210 Contains substances such as flower, peony, henna flower and mercury. 84 00:06:32,840 --> 00:06:37,560 Other materials other than mercury It can be found in the back palace. 85 00:06:37,560 --> 00:06:41,050 Shin is low when you can get it here 86 00:06:41,410 --> 00:06:44,230 He brought the medicine materials via caravan 87 00:06:44,230 --> 00:06:44,840 In other words, Shin's medical knowledge 88 00:06:45,480 --> 00:06:50,600 There was no one and someone had taught him how to make poison. 89 00:06:51,010 --> 00:06:54,790 And that person is probably still here, in the back palace... 90 00:06:59,690 --> 00:07:02,030 I found you! 91 00:07:02,030 --> 00:07:05,060 Stop there, you go away! I said stop! 92 00:07:05,060 --> 00:07:08,870 Did they confuse me with this person? How rude. 93 00:07:09,210 --> 00:07:10,990 You're caught! 94 00:07:20,280 --> 00:07:21,000 Bug! 95 00:07:22,660 --> 00:07:23,320 Oh... 96 00:07:24,070 --> 00:07:27,900 Shisui, it would be great if you could let go... 97 00:07:32,330 --> 00:07:34,590 I'm sorry, Maomao. 98 00:07:34,590 --> 00:07:35,600 No problem. 99 00:07:35,970 --> 00:07:38,280 Were these the insects you were looking for? 100 00:07:38,870 --> 00:07:39,480 Yes! 101 00:07:39,970 --> 00:07:42,360 He must really love insects 102 00:07:50,030 --> 00:07:53,430 This insect is on the eastern island unique to your nation! 103 00:07:53,430 --> 00:07:55,400 your wings together They make noise by rubbing! 104 00:07:55,400 --> 00:07:58,400 Possibly commercial goods He must have escaped! 105 00:07:58,400 --> 00:08:01,960 I guess the only place you can find them is here, just like the moths the other day! 106 00:08:01,960 --> 00:08:05,280 Similar to cockroaches They have different colors but don't worry! 107 00:08:05,280 --> 00:08:07,350 And also! And also! And also! 108 00:08:07,350 --> 00:08:09,090 I shouldn't have asked. 109 00:08:13,820 --> 00:08:15,290 What is that sound? 110 00:08:24,560 --> 00:08:27,400 Is she... the empress dowager? 111 00:08:27,890 --> 00:08:30,310 The last time I saw him was last year I saw it at the garden party. 112 00:08:30,310 --> 00:08:31,870 He looks really young 113 00:08:32,720 --> 00:08:35,870 It's hard to believe that she's the Emperor's mother... 114 00:08:36,890 --> 00:08:38,400 Why are you hiding? 115 00:08:38,400 --> 00:08:40,130 Why are you hiding? 116 00:08:40,130 --> 00:08:43,210 Well, it's a bit reflexive. 117 00:08:43,210 --> 00:08:45,520 I wonder if he's going to the clinic? 118 00:08:45,520 --> 00:08:46,420 Clinic? 119 00:08:46,740 --> 00:08:50,930 Yes, by palace bridesmaids An informal clinic operated. 120 00:08:50,930 --> 00:08:52,430 I know this. 121 00:08:52,430 --> 00:08:55,640 Looks like he built it The person was the empress dowager. 122 00:08:55,640 --> 00:08:56,850 Is the Empress a widow? 123 00:08:57,400 --> 00:09:00,250 This means the empress is very powerful It happened when it happened, 124 00:09:00,250 --> 00:09:02,480 So Empress Mother Couldn't make it official. 125 00:09:02,810 --> 00:09:04,570 I understand. 126 00:09:05,490 --> 00:09:09,530 Empress Mother is really very kind. 127 00:09:11,790 --> 00:09:18,410 Additionally, the prohibition of slavery and castration They say he is behind it. 128 00:09:18,410 --> 00:09:19,460 I understand. 129 00:09:20,300 --> 00:09:24,800 From a human perspective, slavery Banning it was probably a good idea. 130 00:09:24,800 --> 00:09:28,920 But besides slaves who were treated like animals, borrowing money 131 00:09:28,920 --> 00:09:32,930 There are also people like prostitutes who use their bodies as collateral for 132 00:09:32,930 --> 00:09:35,650 This is a legal situation and employment It is thought to be similar to 133 00:09:36,180 --> 00:09:40,680 Yet from the outside, prostitutes can also look like slaves 134 00:09:41,340 --> 00:09:45,740 The old woman, when the prohibitions were announced, He said that boiling water was pouring down. 135 00:09:45,740 --> 00:09:48,710 Officially slavery is prohibited, but in practice everyone 136 00:09:48,710 --> 00:09:52,740 He knows this is going on under another name 137 00:09:53,660 --> 00:09:56,410 Well, I'd better go. 138 00:09:57,000 --> 00:10:00,320 Maomao, you're out there too You shouldn't waste any time, right? 139 00:10:00,320 --> 00:10:02,870 Well, yes, but... 140 00:10:03,810 --> 00:10:06,700 Empress Anne's visit to the clinic, 141 00:10:06,700 --> 00:10:10,880 Does it have anything to do with what happened at the Crystal Pavilion the other day? 142 00:10:11,590 --> 00:10:13,710 If the Empress Mother is involved, 143 00:10:13,710 --> 00:10:17,520 In the medical system in the back palace It could be a major reform. 144 00:10:17,520 --> 00:10:20,410 If that's what's being talked about, I would like to listen but... 145 00:10:23,520 --> 00:10:24,150 No, I'm going home. 146 00:10:26,170 --> 00:10:28,770 Lately a lot I caused a lot of unrest... 147 00:10:29,770 --> 00:10:30,610 Take it from the beginning! 148 00:10:30,610 --> 00:10:31,660 Yes... 149 00:10:33,180 --> 00:10:34,320 This was the third time. 150 00:10:34,820 --> 00:10:38,200 Are you about to be bullied? I thought I had started but... 151 00:10:38,590 --> 00:10:39,730 Watch out! 152 00:10:39,730 --> 00:10:40,600 Yes! 153 00:10:40,600 --> 00:10:41,310 There! 154 00:10:41,310 --> 00:10:42,290 Yes! 155 00:10:42,290 --> 00:10:44,710 Other bridesmaids too It is highly criticized... 156 00:10:44,960 --> 00:10:48,500 Be extra careful this time! a single I don't want to see even a particle of dust! 157 00:10:48,760 --> 00:10:51,970 What's going on? Is someone coming to visit? 158 00:10:54,840 --> 00:10:57,480 It's been a long time, Lady Anshi. 159 00:11:01,100 --> 00:11:03,360 She was the imperial queen mother! 160 00:11:04,450 --> 00:11:06,420 Are you okay? 161 00:11:06,970 --> 00:11:09,020 Thank you for your interest. 162 00:11:09,420 --> 00:11:13,280 So the Imperial queen mother, Lady He knows that Gyokuyou is pregnant. 163 00:11:13,840 --> 00:11:16,780 I guess he must be someone really reliable 164 00:11:21,780 --> 00:11:26,620 This is more of a "wife and mother-in-law" relationship. "two friends a few years apart" 165 00:11:27,910 --> 00:11:28,980 It feels like. 166 00:11:30,330 --> 00:11:33,630 You. From Jinshi's side Are you the bridesmaid assigned here? 167 00:11:33,900 --> 00:11:35,970 Yes, it's me. 168 00:11:35,970 --> 00:11:37,140 How does he know this? 169 00:11:37,640 --> 00:11:43,180 Suiren said. Someone worth educating He said the girl returned to the back palace. 170 00:11:43,180 --> 00:11:46,480 She was once my bridesmaid, you know. 171 00:11:48,400 --> 00:11:53,860 Understood. With that sly bridesmaid The empress mother knows each other. 172 00:11:59,370 --> 00:12:02,420 Lady Anshi, I beg your forgiveness. 173 00:12:02,420 --> 00:12:06,790 Looks like Lingli is tired. Can I put him to bed? 174 00:12:07,430 --> 00:12:09,580 Yes, of course. 175 00:12:13,690 --> 00:12:17,090 He seriously understands words. 176 00:12:19,140 --> 00:12:21,760 Please, sit down. 177 00:12:22,120 --> 00:12:22,860 Yes... 178 00:12:25,040 --> 00:12:29,600 I heard you're trying to solve problems. 179 00:12:31,740 --> 00:12:35,280 I can only draw from my own limited pool of knowledge. 180 00:12:35,280 --> 00:12:38,280 I am stating facts that I think are appropriate. 181 00:12:41,080 --> 00:12:43,490 Does that sound too negative? 182 00:12:43,790 --> 00:12:49,250 But a dream as incredible as my father's I do not have the power or deep knowledge. 183 00:12:49,910 --> 00:12:52,770 If I don't say this beforehand I feel uneasy. 184 00:12:53,340 --> 00:12:56,460 This is the way I work 185 00:13:00,670 --> 00:13:02,230 That's okay. 186 00:13:06,180 --> 00:13:11,040 I just ask you to research one thing. I want you to do your best for it. 187 00:13:15,100 --> 00:13:16,250 To the old emperor... 188 00:13:18,990 --> 00:13:22,410 Did I read a curse? 189 00:13:40,280 --> 00:13:42,030 Damn, huh? 190 00:13:42,580 --> 00:13:46,010 Perhaps it is natural for someone to think this way 191 00:13:46,950 --> 00:13:51,680 To be honest, about the previous emperor I heard people only talk bad. 192 00:13:51,680 --> 00:13:55,720 "Foolish emperor," "stupid monarch,” “The Empress's puppet.” 193 00:13:55,720 --> 00:14:00,030 It is most famous in the rear palace The nickname is probably "pedophile." 194 00:14:01,850 --> 00:14:04,060 Collateral for a political marriage or debt 195 00:14:04,060 --> 00:14:06,280 It is not unheard of to take a very young wife. 196 00:14:06,680 --> 00:14:11,100 However, the last emperor was surrounded by women of appropriate age 197 00:14:11,100 --> 00:14:13,790 Even though he was full, he would deliberately choose the youngest girls available 198 00:14:15,390 --> 00:14:17,820 Mother Empress, He has a scar on his abdomen. 199 00:14:18,720 --> 00:14:21,290 When she gave birth to the current emperor, 200 00:14:21,290 --> 00:14:24,860 The mother empress had not yet completed her development. 201 00:14:24,860 --> 00:14:27,060 To remove the baby They had to cut open his belly. 202 00:14:27,520 --> 00:14:30,490 Being castrated to help with that surgery 203 00:14:30,490 --> 00:14:35,310 The unfortunate doctor who had to was my father, Luomen. 204 00:14:35,980 --> 00:14:40,290 Perhaps thanks to those sacrifices, the current emperor grew strong and healthy 205 00:14:40,290 --> 00:14:43,820 And the empress mother then gave birth to her second son, the imperial brother 206 00:14:44,270 --> 00:14:48,490 If I remember correctly, that The brother is one year older than me. 207 00:14:48,490 --> 00:14:51,830 The Empress Mother is at that point He must have been approaching thirty years of age. 208 00:14:52,550 --> 00:14:54,830 She was obviously not a little girl anymore 209 00:14:55,390 --> 00:14:57,090 Which means... 210 00:14:58,180 --> 00:15:02,090 Imperial brother indeed Son of the previous emperor...? 211 00:15:03,400 --> 00:15:06,700 Say this out loud If I tell, I might be beheaded. 212 00:15:10,460 --> 00:15:12,810 A few days later, the mother empress was four 213 00:15:12,810 --> 00:15:17,310 He invited the high-ranking concubine to a tea party. 214 00:15:17,740 --> 00:15:19,820 This way, Lady Gyokuyou. 215 00:15:20,100 --> 00:15:24,310 Before the tea party starts There is some time. Please rest here. 216 00:15:24,310 --> 00:15:26,570 Thanks. I will do so. 217 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:34,580 Lady Gyokuyou is often sleepless It remains, a sign of early pregnancy. 218 00:15:35,820 --> 00:15:40,960 What does the mother empress think? rear Meet for tea outside the palace? 219 00:15:40,960 --> 00:15:45,430 This is outside the back palace but The inner courtyard where the emperor lived. 220 00:15:45,800 --> 00:15:50,180 That's the scary thing! We never normally go there. 221 00:15:50,180 --> 00:15:55,350 Mother empress, Lady Gyokuyou She knows she is pregnant. So why now? 222 00:15:55,710 --> 00:16:00,060 You are right, but the mother empress has no say in this matter. I think we can trust you to be careful. 223 00:16:00,430 --> 00:16:04,910 Of course, the mother empress would be careful. But Who knows what the other concubines will think? 224 00:16:06,280 --> 00:16:09,730 Lady Gyokuyou's pregnancy is an open secret, but face 225 00:16:09,730 --> 00:16:14,950 At a face-to-face tea party, there may be more direct questioning. 226 00:16:15,880 --> 00:16:20,960 I think Lihua asks these kinds of questions He will avoid digging his own hole. 227 00:16:21,630 --> 00:16:27,250 Also, Lihua is a proud woman. Does not try to humiliate others. 228 00:16:27,770 --> 00:16:32,260 It's a bad idea for Gyokuyou to get involved with Lihua too 229 00:16:32,260 --> 00:16:33,970 it would be, because Lihua has a more noble pedigree 230 00:16:34,740 --> 00:16:38,740 Lishu may say something if pushed by her bridesmaids, but 231 00:16:38,740 --> 00:16:42,350 I don't think that maid of honor, the former tastemaker, would overstep her limits. 232 00:16:43,710 --> 00:16:45,920 Only the possibility of Loulan remains. 233 00:16:46,480 --> 00:16:50,970 The well-known rumor about his flamboyant fashion Other than that, it's strange that there are no rumors about him. 234 00:16:53,200 --> 00:16:55,920 Maomao, can I ask for a minute? 235 00:16:57,600 --> 00:16:58,210 Yes. 236 00:17:02,820 --> 00:17:04,190 How can I help you? 237 00:17:04,190 --> 00:17:09,670 I will do the tasting today. of this You understand what it means, right? 238 00:17:10,510 --> 00:17:11,390 Yes, I understand. 239 00:17:12,850 --> 00:17:16,790 A separate note at a reception organized by the Empress 240 00:17:16,790 --> 00:17:20,900 Not having a taster shows the trust we have in him/her. 241 00:17:21,370 --> 00:17:23,300 As for you, Empress 242 00:17:23,970 --> 00:17:27,400 He asks you for help with something. 243 00:17:28,220 --> 00:17:30,910 Have you been called to solve a problem again? 244 00:17:32,700 --> 00:17:37,160 Did I... curse the late emperor? 245 00:17:37,480 --> 00:17:41,100 I'd like to talk to you somewhere else 246 00:17:41,720 --> 00:17:45,340 Don't answer this I know you can't say it. 247 00:17:45,340 --> 00:17:46,380 However! 248 00:17:46,980 --> 00:17:50,910 Please betray Lady Gyokuyou Don't do anything that will, okay? 249 00:17:52,370 --> 00:17:55,860 not being loved by you I have no desire to do so, Lady Hongniang. 250 00:17:59,890 --> 00:18:04,440 Beautiful. I'm fine with you too I want to protect my relationships, Maomao. 251 00:18:05,640 --> 00:18:06,900 Certainly. 252 00:18:07,380 --> 00:18:12,490 Lady Hongniang, Lady Gyokuyou She truly deserves the title of maid of honor. 253 00:18:17,250 --> 00:18:19,300 If the Empress Mother wants to discuss something, 254 00:18:19,300 --> 00:18:20,960 This is most likely related to the curse he mentioned. 255 00:18:25,250 --> 00:18:26,450 Thanks for waiting. 256 00:18:27,180 --> 00:18:28,590 This way. 257 00:18:30,140 --> 00:18:34,930 This was before the present rear palace was built. It first served as the rear palace. 258 00:18:35,420 --> 00:18:36,890 I understand. 259 00:18:38,650 --> 00:18:43,100 There is no one here but its cleanliness is perfect. 260 00:18:49,260 --> 00:18:52,760 Gravel in a dry landscape garden The stones are also placed very regularly. 261 00:18:56,110 --> 00:18:57,120 Here. 262 00:18:58,410 --> 00:19:00,170 We cannot go any further. 263 00:19:00,170 --> 00:19:04,380 Even the cleaners come here is not allowed to enter. 264 00:19:13,490 --> 00:19:15,010 What is that smell? 265 00:19:16,020 --> 00:19:16,930 What is this room...? 266 00:19:19,170 --> 00:19:21,530 During the reign of our emperor's grandfather, 267 00:19:21,530 --> 00:19:25,770 A court lady, a low-ranking concubine, lived here. 268 00:19:27,440 --> 00:19:30,170 This is where, as the empress It was the room of the woman in question. 269 00:19:30,170 --> 00:19:34,900 This is also the place where the late emperor was buried. It was the place where he grew up and passed away. 270 00:19:38,960 --> 00:19:40,320 Let's go somewhere else. 271 00:19:54,290 --> 00:19:58,900 The late emperor and his mother, the so-called 272 00:19:58,900 --> 00:20:01,630 The empress spent a lot of time in that room in her last years. 273 00:20:03,030 --> 00:20:05,560 As if holding on to your memories, They spent most of their time there. 274 00:20:05,560 --> 00:20:07,900 The late emperor, Maybe it's a sign of his weakened soul 275 00:20:08,470 --> 00:20:10,060 Shortly after the empress died, under the influence 276 00:20:10,060 --> 00:20:13,400 then, He breathed his last in that room as if he was following her. 277 00:20:13,850 --> 00:20:17,880 It may be a rude term, but He wasn't young when he died, was he? 278 00:20:17,880 --> 00:20:21,180 He was old enough to say that he died of natural causes. 279 00:20:21,180 --> 00:20:24,380 Then why did the dowager empress Does he think you cursed him? 280 00:20:25,340 --> 00:20:28,870 I don't give him any I said there was no curse. 281 00:20:28,870 --> 00:20:30,750 But Lady Anshi said... 282 00:20:31,250 --> 00:20:33,260 I cursed him. 283 00:20:33,260 --> 00:20:37,350 I wished it would go away. a lot for a long time... 284 00:20:38,380 --> 00:20:40,640 I wished for this almost every night. 285 00:20:42,930 --> 00:20:47,020 That there's a curse involved Are there any other signs? 286 00:20:49,560 --> 00:20:52,180 of the late emperor After his body and soul are taken away, 287 00:20:52,180 --> 00:20:54,780 one year as is tradition It was placed in a mausoleum along the 288 00:20:55,420 --> 00:21:02,330 A year later, our emperor and Lady Anshi When they looked at the body to bury him... 289 00:21:04,300 --> 00:21:09,210 Size almost perfect It was the same as when he lost his life. 290 00:21:11,650 --> 00:21:14,170 So there were no signs of decay? 291 00:21:14,630 --> 00:21:18,020 TRUE. The empress who died at about the same time as him 292 00:21:18,020 --> 00:21:21,470 His body was in a state that cannot be described with words. However... 293 00:21:22,540 --> 00:21:26,720 That's why Lady Anshi, deceased He thinks he cursed the emperor. 294 00:21:27,140 --> 00:21:27,940 Yes. 295 00:21:28,790 --> 00:21:30,730 I understand. 296 00:21:31,580 --> 00:21:36,230 The mausoleum is cool even in summer, but inside the ice 297 00:21:36,640 --> 00:21:39,890 Unless it is placed, every corpse rots, becomes infested and dries out. 298 00:21:40,390 --> 00:21:43,740 If such a thing did not happen, This is really quite extraordinary. 299 00:21:44,230 --> 00:21:46,930 In the end, everyone returns to dust 300 00:21:46,930 --> 00:21:49,580 These nobles, farmers and it is valid for everyone. 301 00:21:49,580 --> 00:21:54,250 Whatever status a person is born into? let it be born, death equalizes it. 302 00:21:55,070 --> 00:21:58,360 That building will be demolished soon. 303 00:21:58,360 --> 00:22:00,720 Before this place collapses We want you to investigate. 304 00:22:01,030 --> 00:22:02,210 Understood. 305 00:22:02,720 --> 00:22:05,970 But I have only one request. 306 00:22:07,160 --> 00:22:07,970 A request? 307 00:23:45,030 --> 00:23:59,960 Next Chapter 308 00:23:45,030 --> 00:23:59,960 Next Chapter 309 00:23:56,460 --> 00:23:59,960 Chapter 33: The Late Emperor 310 00:23:56,460 --> 00:23:59,960 Chapter 33: The Late Emperor 311 00:23:56,540 --> 00:23:59,190 {\an8}Next episode: "The Late Emperor."