1 00:00:37,287 --> 00:00:40,666 {\an8}THE REMARRIED EMPRESS 2 00:01:19,496 --> 00:01:21,123 I heard that you were injured 3 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:24,543 I trust you've been treated? 4 00:01:24,626 --> 00:01:26,587 I was supposed to see the physician, 5 00:01:27,421 --> 00:01:29,506 but he was summoned by you, Your Majesty 6 00:01:33,510 --> 00:01:35,012 It was for my shoulder 7 00:01:35,846 --> 00:01:36,972 He examined it 8 00:01:51,945 --> 00:01:53,155 Isn't it strange? 9 00:01:54,740 --> 00:01:56,366 This table feels longer today 10 00:01:58,660 --> 00:01:59,661 Very strange 11 00:02:01,455 --> 00:02:03,832 How is questioning the assassin progressing? 12 00:02:06,376 --> 00:02:07,711 It's very serious, 13 00:02:08,628 --> 00:02:09,838 but you've been reticent 14 00:02:11,089 --> 00:02:12,507 It's still ongoing 15 00:02:15,927 --> 00:02:17,471 And the runaway slave? 16 00:02:26,104 --> 00:02:27,606 How did you hear of that? 17 00:02:30,150 --> 00:02:31,360 Walls have ears… 18 00:02:31,860 --> 00:02:34,029 more so with all the walls in this palace 19 00:02:36,615 --> 00:02:39,117 I don't know what you've heard about it, 20 00:02:39,201 --> 00:02:41,161 but I was just aiding her, 21 00:02:41,244 --> 00:02:43,080 because she was gravely hurt 22 00:02:43,664 --> 00:02:45,540 That's as I suspected 23 00:02:46,041 --> 00:02:48,418 Because you have always been a compassionate ruler 24 00:02:48,502 --> 00:02:51,797 She might have had her ankle broken by that trap without us 25 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:53,340 Poor little thing 26 00:02:57,969 --> 00:03:01,556 Since you sent the Imperial Physician, she'll be well soon 27 00:03:29,835 --> 00:03:31,336 Send that girl to my palace 28 00:03:33,213 --> 00:03:35,924 I will care for her until her wounds are better, 29 00:03:36,007 --> 00:03:37,050 then she'll be sent back 30 00:03:37,134 --> 00:03:38,260 Enough about that 31 00:03:38,343 --> 00:03:40,971 It's our time to dine together on our own 32 00:03:41,054 --> 00:03:42,180 Let's talk of other things 33 00:03:42,264 --> 00:03:44,599 Women can enter the royal palaces… 34 00:03:45,392 --> 00:03:47,144 if I grant consent 35 00:03:47,227 --> 00:03:49,438 As you know, this law stands for all women 36 00:03:50,689 --> 00:03:51,940 A serving girl, 37 00:03:52,023 --> 00:03:53,066 a courtier… 38 00:03:55,026 --> 00:03:56,111 a mistress 39 00:04:06,455 --> 00:04:07,789 A serving girl… 40 00:04:09,499 --> 00:04:10,709 a courtier… 41 00:04:18,675 --> 00:04:19,885 a mistress 42 00:04:28,810 --> 00:04:29,853 Yes 43 00:04:30,353 --> 00:04:31,897 We cannot break our traditions 44 00:04:48,079 --> 00:04:50,081 If a mistress needs your consent… 45 00:04:53,376 --> 00:04:54,628 then listen… 46 00:04:57,339 --> 00:04:59,466 that is what I ask you for 47 00:05:17,818 --> 00:05:18,819 I forbid it 48 00:05:22,489 --> 00:05:23,532 Everybody, leave us 49 00:05:37,420 --> 00:05:40,173 That hunting trophy Your Majesty brought back 50 00:05:40,799 --> 00:05:41,967 is a slave 51 00:05:43,677 --> 00:05:45,220 She's not a trophy, she is a person 52 00:05:45,303 --> 00:05:47,180 She's not a slave, she's Rashta 53 00:05:47,264 --> 00:05:49,099 She has a name, you know 54 00:05:49,182 --> 00:05:50,809 You say that Rashta's her name 55 00:05:51,643 --> 00:05:52,936 No surname, I take it? 56 00:05:53,019 --> 00:05:54,938 Do you even know what house she's from? 57 00:05:56,439 --> 00:05:59,860 If you take in a girl like that, there'll be no end to the gossiping 58 00:06:02,612 --> 00:06:04,364 Do not go any further 59 00:06:04,447 --> 00:06:05,699 You must expel her now 60 00:06:05,782 --> 00:06:07,909 It really doesn't matter what her surname is 61 00:06:14,082 --> 00:06:16,209 Thanks to meeting that poor young girl, 62 00:06:18,587 --> 00:06:20,672 I felt my heart flutter at last 63 00:06:28,930 --> 00:06:29,973 "At last"? 64 00:06:32,392 --> 00:06:34,269 How could you tell me such a thing? 65 00:06:34,352 --> 00:06:37,981 I never thought a feeling like this could take hold of me either 66 00:06:49,826 --> 00:06:51,745 We should not be bickering about this 67 00:06:51,828 --> 00:06:53,538 It will only make things worse for us 68 00:06:58,168 --> 00:07:00,837 There will be nothing that changes between you and me 69 00:07:04,341 --> 00:07:05,967 No matter what happens, 70 00:07:08,303 --> 00:07:10,055 you are my only wife 71 00:07:18,813 --> 00:07:20,982 That image of "you and me" will be a facade 72 00:07:24,069 --> 00:07:27,030 Our laws must be upheld and respected by all 73 00:07:28,239 --> 00:07:31,117 The presence of slaves is strictly forbidden in the palace 74 00:07:32,619 --> 00:07:34,537 If you want to make a mistress of her, 75 00:07:35,622 --> 00:07:37,415 then emancipation must be sought 76 00:07:39,209 --> 00:07:40,627 Without evidence, I will not approve it 77 00:07:44,506 --> 00:07:46,299 If you won't grant approval… 78 00:07:54,766 --> 00:07:56,476 then I'll just create a new law 79 00:08:24,170 --> 00:08:26,423 Your Majesty, perhaps you should reconsider 80 00:08:26,506 --> 00:08:27,716 the matter of Ms. Rashta 81 00:08:27,799 --> 00:08:29,634 Being a slave means that she or one of her ancestors 82 00:08:29,718 --> 00:08:32,512 committed a crime grave enough to warrant a life sentence 83 00:08:32,595 --> 00:08:34,139 And what's more, since she's a runaway, 84 00:08:34,222 --> 00:08:37,851 she couldn't possibly be eligible to be reviewed and granted emancipation 85 00:08:37,934 --> 00:08:40,061 If that is the case, I'll change that law as well 86 00:08:42,105 --> 00:08:44,399 We don't know if she was kidnapped by slave traders, 87 00:08:44,482 --> 00:08:47,610 or she may well even be the daughter of an aristocrat, 88 00:08:47,694 --> 00:08:49,487 or a child who lost her way 89 00:08:49,571 --> 00:08:51,531 Why would you be so blind 90 00:08:51,614 --> 00:08:54,492 as to think she was enslaved for committing a crime? 91 00:08:55,076 --> 00:08:56,953 You saw her face, Marquess Lante 92 00:08:58,955 --> 00:09:00,331 I ask you, 93 00:09:00,415 --> 00:09:02,292 could a slave have such beauty? 94 00:09:43,500 --> 00:09:45,627 Thanks to meeting that poor young girl, 95 00:09:47,837 --> 00:09:50,006 I felt my heart flutter at last 96 00:09:53,718 --> 00:09:54,803 Your Majesty, 97 00:09:55,804 --> 00:09:57,388 you'll catch a cold like that 98 00:09:59,265 --> 00:10:00,475 Leave it 99 00:10:02,352 --> 00:10:04,145 I don't feel cold. I'm fine 100 00:10:34,384 --> 00:10:35,844 Your Majesty, I'm here! 101 00:10:42,433 --> 00:10:44,185 His Majesty commands your presence 102 00:11:23,933 --> 00:11:25,393 Did your master do this? 103 00:11:38,656 --> 00:11:40,033 You said you'd ensure 104 00:11:41,117 --> 00:11:43,953 I was never put through suffering again, Your Majesty 105 00:11:45,288 --> 00:11:46,664 Did you mean it? 106 00:12:01,763 --> 00:12:03,681 You slave brat. How dare you? 107 00:12:03,765 --> 00:12:05,558 Damn it! 108 00:12:05,642 --> 00:12:07,560 I'm a shit, am I? 109 00:12:07,644 --> 00:12:09,229 Take that! Son of a bitch! 110 00:12:09,312 --> 00:12:11,064 - Wait a minute - What's that? 111 00:12:11,731 --> 00:12:13,900 - What? - Master, I think he's dead 112 00:12:13,983 --> 00:12:16,527 You… you should've told me sooner 113 00:12:16,611 --> 00:12:18,738 I've been beating a sodding dead man 114 00:12:22,158 --> 00:12:24,369 - Let's do the rest tomorrow - Yes, sir 115 00:12:24,452 --> 00:12:27,121 Take this arsehole and string him up in the square 116 00:12:27,205 --> 00:12:28,998 He'll be a lesson for the runaway bastards 117 00:12:29,082 --> 00:12:30,583 God's sake! 118 00:12:30,667 --> 00:12:32,293 Be quiet, or I'll give you something to cry about! 119 00:12:34,087 --> 00:12:36,214 And why haven't the men caught that bloody girl? 120 00:12:36,297 --> 00:12:37,382 They should have come back 121 00:12:37,465 --> 00:12:38,716 I'm sure they'll get her back, sir 122 00:12:38,800 --> 00:12:40,885 - So you say - Quiet! 123 00:12:41,511 --> 00:12:43,554 I think the bounty hunters are coming! 124 00:12:43,638 --> 00:12:44,806 Oh, good! 125 00:12:48,893 --> 00:12:50,353 They're here at last! 126 00:12:52,939 --> 00:12:54,774 Oh, it's the Emperor's men 127 00:12:56,317 --> 00:12:57,485 What's this? 128 00:12:58,486 --> 00:12:59,696 Whose men? 129 00:13:11,165 --> 00:13:12,709 Are you Viscount Lotteshu? 130 00:13:15,753 --> 00:13:16,754 Yes, I am 131 00:13:18,172 --> 00:13:20,925 Sir! I'm sure this is a misunder-- 132 00:13:23,511 --> 00:13:25,763 The men you sent entered the palace hunting grounds 133 00:13:25,847 --> 00:13:27,932 and attempted to assassinate the Emperor 134 00:13:28,766 --> 00:13:31,102 It can't be My men weren't there 135 00:13:32,312 --> 00:13:34,147 They confessed that they were paid by you! 136 00:13:34,230 --> 00:13:35,982 This must be a hideous mistake 137 00:13:36,065 --> 00:13:38,192 I just sent the men after a runaway slave 138 00:13:38,276 --> 00:13:39,819 to capture her and to bring the woman back 139 00:13:39,902 --> 00:13:42,030 - You bastard! - Stop there 140 00:14:05,219 --> 00:14:06,596 You know who's addressing you? 141 00:14:06,679 --> 00:14:08,181 Your… Majesty 142 00:14:08,264 --> 00:14:11,392 Please! It must be just a… all a kind of awful mix-up 143 00:14:11,476 --> 00:14:13,269 I know of your kind 144 00:14:13,352 --> 00:14:16,064 Your father, his father, and his father as well 145 00:14:16,856 --> 00:14:19,275 Your lot has bought and sold people for generations 146 00:14:19,358 --> 00:14:22,570 And while my army and I shed our blood in the war, 147 00:14:22,653 --> 00:14:25,073 you vile creatures grew fat, 148 00:14:25,156 --> 00:14:27,200 chasing after the scraps of death 149 00:14:27,283 --> 00:14:29,327 Did you not take children 150 00:14:29,410 --> 00:14:31,829 and then trade them as slaves with outlawed pirates? 151 00:14:31,913 --> 00:14:33,956 Ah! Oh no, my lord, not ever, my lord! 152 00:14:34,040 --> 00:14:35,833 I… I just wanted to catch the girl 153 00:14:35,917 --> 00:14:37,585 I'd already signed a contract 154 00:14:37,668 --> 00:14:39,337 It was with a tavern in the port city, 155 00:14:39,420 --> 00:14:42,215 but because that ungrateful bitch ran away, I lost… 156 00:14:43,549 --> 00:14:44,926 Open your eyes 157 00:14:51,224 --> 00:14:52,558 Do you know what this is? 158 00:14:53,434 --> 00:14:54,602 A slave contract, my lord 159 00:14:54,685 --> 00:14:56,479 No, it isn't that at all 160 00:14:57,188 --> 00:14:58,648 It is evidence in fact 161 00:14:58,731 --> 00:15:00,775 Every one of your crimes is written on it 162 00:15:00,858 --> 00:15:03,736 I could punish you for any one of these offenses, could I not? 163 00:15:03,820 --> 00:15:07,073 Yes. Every crime I've committed is on that page 164 00:15:10,493 --> 00:15:12,411 What should we do with him? 165 00:15:13,121 --> 00:15:14,580 I think you should decide 166 00:15:36,060 --> 00:15:37,311 Do not be afraid 167 00:15:38,688 --> 00:15:40,022 I'm right here with you 168 00:15:43,734 --> 00:15:46,571 Now I think this bastard should be punished 169 00:15:46,654 --> 00:15:48,197 I could make him into a slave, 170 00:15:49,407 --> 00:15:53,286 or I could have his arms and legs torn off his body one by one 171 00:16:15,516 --> 00:16:17,059 I gladly accept any punishment 172 00:16:17,143 --> 00:16:19,270 Even if you tear off my arms and legs, 173 00:16:19,353 --> 00:16:21,689 it won't erase my crimes, Your Majesty 174 00:16:21,772 --> 00:16:22,982 But… But… 175 00:16:23,065 --> 00:16:24,483 if I have one wish… 176 00:16:24,567 --> 00:16:25,902 my Rashta… 177 00:16:25,985 --> 00:16:28,196 No, no, not mine. I mean, Lady Rashta! 178 00:16:28,279 --> 00:16:30,698 I want to ask for her forgiveness 179 00:16:36,871 --> 00:16:38,080 Rashta 180 00:16:38,581 --> 00:16:40,666 Never let that name pass your lips ever again 181 00:16:40,750 --> 00:16:44,253 Disobey me, and I will have your entire family erased 182 00:16:44,337 --> 00:16:45,922 Yes, I understand 183 00:16:46,005 --> 00:16:47,882 It will never pass my lips again 184 00:16:49,258 --> 00:16:51,385 Mark him in some way to remind him of this always 185 00:17:39,892 --> 00:17:41,102 I trust you slept well? 186 00:17:44,438 --> 00:17:45,690 Where is this? 187 00:17:46,399 --> 00:17:47,650 What is this? 188 00:17:47,733 --> 00:17:49,902 This chamber is the Rose Room, 189 00:17:50,736 --> 00:17:52,321 which will now be yours 190 00:18:15,720 --> 00:18:16,971 It's lovely 191 00:18:17,930 --> 00:18:20,182 Do you really mean this room is all for me? 192 00:18:23,060 --> 00:18:25,104 If you need anything, or if you're not comfortable, 193 00:18:26,022 --> 00:18:27,565 just tell these maids-in-waiting 194 00:18:27,648 --> 00:18:29,900 It's our honor to serve you, my lady 195 00:18:32,862 --> 00:18:34,322 Go and tell His Majesty she's awake 196 00:18:34,905 --> 00:18:36,157 Yes, sir 197 00:18:39,535 --> 00:18:40,536 Now? 198 00:18:42,163 --> 00:18:43,623 Oh. Now! 199 00:19:11,067 --> 00:19:13,235 I really love it, Your Majesty 200 00:19:16,322 --> 00:19:17,573 You're better now you've rested? 201 00:19:19,867 --> 00:19:20,868 You can leave us 202 00:19:24,914 --> 00:19:26,457 I brought you a gift 203 00:19:26,540 --> 00:19:29,335 You've been so… so generous 204 00:19:30,670 --> 00:19:34,173 It's a dream already just being by your side, Your Majesty 205 00:19:34,882 --> 00:19:35,883 It's true 206 00:19:40,346 --> 00:19:41,639 Thank you 207 00:19:41,722 --> 00:19:43,099 What is this? 208 00:19:45,184 --> 00:19:46,686 A slave certificate 209 00:19:47,520 --> 00:19:48,562 The one signed for you 210 00:19:51,399 --> 00:19:54,068 SLAVE CERTIFICATE PURCHASER: VISCOUNT LOTTESHU RIMWELL 211 00:19:54,151 --> 00:19:55,194 SLAVE NAME RASHTA 212 00:19:56,779 --> 00:19:58,280 Your… Majesty 213 00:19:58,364 --> 00:19:59,865 You are no longer 214 00:20:00,574 --> 00:20:02,201 a slave to anyone 215 00:20:09,875 --> 00:20:11,627 Let this erase the past 216 00:20:12,378 --> 00:20:13,671 It's all gone now 217 00:20:39,822 --> 00:20:41,699 Lady Laura! Viscountess Verdi! 218 00:20:42,450 --> 00:20:44,243 - Did you hear? - What? 219 00:20:44,326 --> 00:20:46,704 Apparently, His Majesty entered the Rose Room 220 00:20:46,787 --> 00:20:48,205 but he has not come out since Monday 221 00:20:49,540 --> 00:20:51,751 Once any man's mind is lost to a lover… 222 00:20:51,834 --> 00:20:53,002 …he's beyond help then 223 00:20:53,085 --> 00:20:54,378 Laura! 224 00:20:55,045 --> 00:20:56,922 I didn't say who I meant, did I? 225 00:20:57,006 --> 00:20:58,632 Just observing 226 00:20:58,716 --> 00:20:59,967 Well, there's that story 227 00:21:00,050 --> 00:21:01,594 that the Rose Room has been cursed, isn't there? 228 00:21:01,677 --> 00:21:03,304 - Did you know? - It's cursed? 229 00:21:03,387 --> 00:21:06,307 They say it was cursed by the old Late Dowager Empress 230 00:21:06,390 --> 00:21:08,434 Knowing what a womanizer the late emperor was, 231 00:21:08,517 --> 00:21:10,728 the rumors were always certain to go around the whole court 232 00:21:10,811 --> 00:21:12,938 Yes, but, out of all those girls, 233 00:21:13,022 --> 00:21:15,733 I'm sure the Rose Room's never had to house a runaway slave 234 00:21:15,816 --> 00:21:17,026 You behave! 235 00:21:17,109 --> 00:21:18,861 Lady Laura, you be careful 236 00:21:18,944 --> 00:21:20,237 Do you want trouble? 237 00:21:20,321 --> 00:21:23,491 His Majesty has proclaimed we'll be punished for saying those words 238 00:21:23,574 --> 00:21:25,868 We mustn't be caught saying "runaway slave." 239 00:21:25,951 --> 00:21:27,953 You… babies 240 00:21:28,037 --> 00:21:30,206 Runaway slave! Runaway slave! 241 00:21:31,457 --> 00:21:32,583 Honestly… 242 00:21:33,083 --> 00:21:34,543 what am I supposed to call a runaway slave, 243 00:21:34,627 --> 00:21:36,295 if not a runaway slave? 244 00:21:42,468 --> 00:21:44,512 She's not a slave, she's a commoner 245 00:21:46,722 --> 00:21:49,809 From what I hear, His Majesty summoned the girl's master 246 00:21:49,892 --> 00:21:51,435 and had him beaten to a bloody pulp 247 00:21:51,519 --> 00:21:52,520 Shh! 248 00:21:55,231 --> 00:21:58,234 The rumors that she was a runaway slave are not just idle talk 249 00:21:58,943 --> 00:22:00,736 Rashta's not bound as a slave 250 00:22:01,987 --> 00:22:05,950 His Majesty has said she's not, and it must therefore be true 251 00:22:09,620 --> 00:22:10,704 - Yes - Yes 252 00:22:10,788 --> 00:22:13,249 This is the list of guests Your Majesty will be receiving 253 00:22:13,332 --> 00:22:16,293 Please pay special attention to my guests from the Southern Kingdom 254 00:22:16,377 --> 00:22:17,586 Yes 255 00:22:22,091 --> 00:22:23,551 That's the Western Kingdom 256 00:22:23,634 --> 00:22:25,177 Why is the Emperor not welcoming their king? 257 00:22:25,261 --> 00:22:27,012 We have made adjustments, 258 00:22:27,096 --> 00:22:28,973 as Prince Heinrey, the king's younger brother, 259 00:22:29,056 --> 00:22:30,224 will be attending in his stead 260 00:22:30,307 --> 00:22:31,642 But no need to feel burdened by that 261 00:22:31,725 --> 00:22:35,229 Rumor has it he is far from capable of discussing affairs of state 262 00:22:35,312 --> 00:22:36,814 Yes, I've heard reports 263 00:22:36,897 --> 00:22:39,024 He's been famous for quite a lot of exploits, sir 264 00:22:39,108 --> 00:22:41,610 Yet, the power and wealth the Western Kingdom holds 265 00:22:41,694 --> 00:22:43,696 is in no way inferior to our own 266 00:22:43,779 --> 00:22:45,364 We must not forget its importance 267 00:22:45,447 --> 00:22:47,324 Yes, Your Majesty 268 00:22:51,495 --> 00:22:53,497 So will we finally see 269 00:22:53,581 --> 00:22:54,999 this prince we've heard about? 270 00:22:55,082 --> 00:22:56,625 The rumors can't all be true 271 00:22:57,209 --> 00:23:00,462 His dreamy eyes can draw you in just like magic 272 00:23:00,546 --> 00:23:03,883 I heard he's a real ladies' man, and a total narcissist, 273 00:23:03,966 --> 00:23:06,385 and they say that he hangs around with some pirates as well 274 00:23:06,468 --> 00:23:09,889 The stories I know about Prince Heinrey are rather different 275 00:23:10,514 --> 00:23:12,099 Would you tell us what you know of him, please 276 00:23:12,182 --> 00:23:14,435 Of course. Thanks to Sir Kosair, 277 00:23:14,518 --> 00:23:17,021 in the West, there were just a few Springwater Bandits 278 00:23:17,104 --> 00:23:18,772 and they entered the Western Kingdom's lands 279 00:23:20,733 --> 00:23:22,860 They raided a border village in the Western Kingdom 280 00:23:22,943 --> 00:23:24,403 Get over here 281 00:23:30,117 --> 00:23:31,285 Trample them! 282 00:23:36,248 --> 00:23:37,583 But then, 283 00:23:37,666 --> 00:23:39,460 Prince Heinrey and a single attendant, 284 00:23:39,543 --> 00:23:41,462 who were just about to cross the border, 285 00:23:41,545 --> 00:23:42,963 happened to encounter them 286 00:23:51,013 --> 00:23:52,306 Who are you? 287 00:23:53,390 --> 00:23:54,433 Me? 288 00:23:56,477 --> 00:23:58,771 I'm Heinrey of the Western Kingdom 289 00:25:10,843 --> 00:25:11,885 Well then… 290 00:25:11,969 --> 00:25:13,762 What would you like to drink, sir? It's on me 291 00:25:14,638 --> 00:25:16,598 Oh, no alcohol, please 292 00:25:16,682 --> 00:25:18,058 One glass of milk, thank you 293 00:25:20,352 --> 00:25:22,521 So he took down 30 men? 294 00:25:22,604 --> 00:25:24,815 Prince Heinrey did? All by himself? 295 00:25:25,524 --> 00:25:26,692 Plus one other 296 00:25:26,775 --> 00:25:28,152 His attendant 297 00:25:32,573 --> 00:25:35,909 He's even good at fighting, too! 298 00:25:52,426 --> 00:25:53,886 Oh! 299 00:25:53,969 --> 00:25:56,346 Oh! Is that a bird? Where's it going? 300 00:25:56,430 --> 00:25:58,932 Oh! What's it doing here? 301 00:26:00,684 --> 00:26:01,977 Oh! Goodness me! 302 00:26:02,061 --> 00:26:03,687 - Oh my! - Oh! 303 00:26:15,908 --> 00:26:17,451 What's this bird doing here? 304 00:26:17,534 --> 00:26:19,536 I know this bird. We've made friends 305 00:26:20,913 --> 00:26:22,122 Right? 306 00:26:28,629 --> 00:26:30,547 What kind of bird is this? 307 00:26:30,631 --> 00:26:33,926 At the hunting grounds I swear I saw a similar bird 308 00:26:34,635 --> 00:26:36,428 It has to be quite rare 309 00:26:36,512 --> 00:26:38,263 How fascinating 310 00:26:38,347 --> 00:26:40,557 It looks like it's used to human hands 311 00:26:40,641 --> 00:26:42,643 Its feathers are well cared for, too 312 00:26:42,726 --> 00:26:44,394 He's friendly 313 00:26:44,478 --> 00:26:45,521 Hi, little one 314 00:26:47,064 --> 00:26:48,649 Oh! 315 00:26:48,732 --> 00:26:51,902 So, the bird just prefers Your Majesty, then 316 00:26:51,985 --> 00:26:53,821 You came with another letter today 317 00:26:55,155 --> 00:26:57,449 Who has been sending letters? 318 00:26:58,575 --> 00:26:59,993 It's a mystery 319 00:27:03,622 --> 00:27:04,623 We're so curious 320 00:27:05,290 --> 00:27:07,334 Please, would you read it to us as well? 321 00:27:10,546 --> 00:27:12,548 "I am a guest on my way to the Eastern Empire 322 00:27:12,631 --> 00:27:14,716 "to attend the New Year's Celebration 323 00:27:14,800 --> 00:27:18,345 "I chanced upon a field of beautiful purple flowers on my journey 324 00:27:18,428 --> 00:27:20,139 "and decided to rest there for a day 325 00:27:20,222 --> 00:27:24,893 "Now my 'fate' is safely making its way toward its objective, 326 00:27:24,977 --> 00:27:26,520 "so please be reassured 327 00:27:27,980 --> 00:27:29,147 "Lastly, 328 00:27:29,731 --> 00:27:31,692 "do you know the name of this flower?" 329 00:27:32,943 --> 00:27:35,195 Wisteria, I'm certain! 330 00:27:35,279 --> 00:27:38,365 There's a field of Wisteria near Mons Harbor! 331 00:27:38,448 --> 00:27:41,118 Your Majesty's family is from Mons Harbor, isn't it? 332 00:27:49,209 --> 00:27:50,419 Hello 333 00:27:50,502 --> 00:27:52,588 Did you come all the way to give me this? 334 00:27:53,881 --> 00:27:55,507 You've come quite a distance 335 00:28:01,013 --> 00:28:03,348 Look at it gulping down that water 336 00:28:03,432 --> 00:28:05,183 Its journey must have been difficult 337 00:28:05,267 --> 00:28:08,186 What country do you think this guest is from? 338 00:28:12,232 --> 00:28:13,817 Is it that good? 339 00:28:14,318 --> 00:28:16,987 Everything in the palace tastes so wonderful 340 00:28:17,070 --> 00:28:19,489 The fruit, 341 00:28:19,573 --> 00:28:20,782 the chocolate, 342 00:28:20,866 --> 00:28:21,992 the vegetable soup, 343 00:28:22,075 --> 00:28:23,535 the meat and the cookies… 344 00:28:23,619 --> 00:28:26,622 Even the water's perfect It's so delicious! It's so fresh! 345 00:28:31,710 --> 00:28:33,921 What do you do with yourself while I am away? 346 00:28:34,004 --> 00:28:36,465 Mostly, I think of you 347 00:28:38,926 --> 00:28:40,886 And the view is lovely 348 00:28:42,471 --> 00:28:45,349 I've been enjoying watching people from the window 349 00:28:47,851 --> 00:28:50,729 I wonder what they've said when I see them all laughing 350 00:28:50,812 --> 00:28:52,814 Those elegant ladies… 351 00:28:52,898 --> 00:28:54,733 They make such pretty expressions 352 00:28:56,026 --> 00:28:59,154 Do they all learn about expressions, too? 353 00:29:00,364 --> 00:29:01,365 Of course 354 00:29:02,366 --> 00:29:03,617 You mean it? 355 00:29:04,826 --> 00:29:06,328 Rashta wants to learn as well 356 00:29:07,329 --> 00:29:08,330 No chance 357 00:29:08,413 --> 00:29:10,457 Why no? 358 00:29:10,540 --> 00:29:12,250 You don't need to learn anything 359 00:29:12,793 --> 00:29:14,544 You're already lovable 360 00:29:15,045 --> 00:29:16,129 just as you are 361 00:29:20,425 --> 00:29:21,718 Is the Empress nice? 362 00:29:24,137 --> 00:29:25,263 Is she always smiling? 363 00:29:45,993 --> 00:29:48,036 "The letter brought by the bird 364 00:29:49,246 --> 00:29:51,164 "carried the fragrance of my childhood 365 00:29:54,251 --> 00:29:57,170 "The flower is called wisteria 366 00:29:58,213 --> 00:30:02,551 "It needs a certain soil and climate, so it cannot be grown in other regions 367 00:30:05,303 --> 00:30:09,558 "To the accidental 'fate' that sent me such a beautiful memory… 368 00:30:12,227 --> 00:30:13,937 "my endless gratitude." 369 00:30:16,189 --> 00:30:18,483 If a noble young lady is like that, 370 00:30:19,443 --> 00:30:23,780 how elegant Her Highness' expressions must be 371 00:30:24,698 --> 00:30:26,158 Is she always smiling? 372 00:30:26,908 --> 00:30:30,495 I imagine her being so beautiful and so refined 373 00:30:32,080 --> 00:30:33,915 If you get a bit bored, 374 00:30:33,999 --> 00:30:36,543 why don't you go outside and play in the garden? 375 00:30:37,127 --> 00:30:38,420 Can I do that? 376 00:30:38,503 --> 00:30:39,629 Yes, of course 377 00:30:41,214 --> 00:30:44,426 Lante said to me, "Make sure you don't roam around outside." 378 00:30:45,052 --> 00:30:46,261 Oh, did he? 379 00:31:17,084 --> 00:31:18,085 "P.S 380 00:31:18,168 --> 00:31:22,339 "Come to think of it, the bird's eyes are the same purple as the flower petals 381 00:31:24,424 --> 00:31:25,926 "What is the bird's name?" 382 00:31:41,817 --> 00:31:45,779 Is the Emperor going to spend the night with that woman? 383 00:31:49,574 --> 00:31:51,076 And you let his staff know 384 00:31:51,868 --> 00:31:54,246 that it is my cycle's fertile window? 385 00:31:55,705 --> 00:31:56,748 Yes 386 00:32:00,710 --> 00:32:02,129 Well, never mind 387 00:32:02,212 --> 00:32:03,672 If you'd like to get changed, 388 00:32:04,297 --> 00:32:05,966 the maids-in-waiting can help you 389 00:32:07,175 --> 00:32:08,426 A little later 390 00:32:18,854 --> 00:32:20,814 Please, allow me, Your Majesty 391 00:32:26,069 --> 00:32:29,781 My daughters still ask me to brush their hair 392 00:32:29,865 --> 00:32:31,658 when they pay a visit 393 00:32:31,741 --> 00:32:33,743 since my hands attend to Your Majesty 394 00:32:34,369 --> 00:32:35,912 They may be older now, 395 00:32:35,996 --> 00:32:38,874 but they are still very precious and sacred hands 396 00:32:42,085 --> 00:32:43,670 This is so soothing 397 00:32:50,010 --> 00:32:51,052 Tell me… 398 00:32:52,679 --> 00:32:56,099 You've been with your husband a while Are you still in love? 399 00:33:00,812 --> 00:33:03,315 We do still love each other 400 00:33:05,734 --> 00:33:07,360 I've never felt this before 401 00:33:08,069 --> 00:33:09,905 I've found myself wondering… 402 00:33:12,991 --> 00:33:15,243 is the Emperor who I truly love? 403 00:33:15,827 --> 00:33:17,037 I had never felt… 404 00:33:18,496 --> 00:33:20,415 certain about his love for me, 405 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:24,127 though he gave me no reason to question it 406 00:33:25,545 --> 00:33:26,755 And yet… 407 00:33:29,007 --> 00:33:30,467 my heart's been aching 408 00:33:41,603 --> 00:33:43,688 An unexplored passion can make fire… 409 00:33:44,272 --> 00:33:46,233 then it burns out all the more rapidly 410 00:33:47,067 --> 00:33:51,196 Besides, she cannot even be accepted into the Imperial Palace 411 00:33:51,279 --> 00:33:55,533 Your Majesty, think of it as though it is just a fleeting cloud 412 00:34:09,506 --> 00:34:11,383 Isn't that just great, Mother? 413 00:34:11,466 --> 00:34:14,469 Oh, dear! They say she was all excited, 414 00:34:14,552 --> 00:34:16,554 spruced up and waiting for her husband, 415 00:34:16,638 --> 00:34:18,390 who had gone to… 416 00:34:18,473 --> 00:34:20,809 …crawl into another bed with a different girl! 417 00:34:22,310 --> 00:34:25,480 Oh, good heavens! That haughty bitch is about to share her husband, 418 00:34:25,563 --> 00:34:29,317 not even with a commoner, no, it's even better, she's just a slave girl! 419 00:34:31,319 --> 00:34:33,071 So… 420 00:34:33,655 --> 00:34:35,448 what's the mood like in the palace? 421 00:34:35,532 --> 00:34:36,741 Inside, she's furious 422 00:34:36,825 --> 00:34:38,785 And, Mother, there's not a thing she can do 423 00:34:38,868 --> 00:34:41,413 With her sense of pride, would she grab the Emperor by the hair? 424 00:34:41,496 --> 00:34:43,790 Or would she scratch his face? 425 00:34:43,873 --> 00:34:45,625 And that would be quite a sight to see! 426 00:34:46,209 --> 00:34:49,254 It looks like His Highness has been enchanted by her 427 00:34:51,256 --> 00:34:53,800 Our plan to get one of our girls in there, 428 00:34:53,883 --> 00:34:55,302 we should put that on hold 429 00:34:56,261 --> 00:34:58,096 You believe he won't just enjoy her for a while, 430 00:34:58,179 --> 00:34:59,681 then dispose of her? 431 00:34:59,764 --> 00:35:02,892 I heard that the truth is he's desperate to formally make her his mistress 432 00:35:02,976 --> 00:35:04,728 so he's trying to change the law 433 00:35:04,811 --> 00:35:05,812 My word! 434 00:35:05,895 --> 00:35:08,273 Her Highness said no person without an identity 435 00:35:08,356 --> 00:35:09,858 could be allowed to stay 436 00:35:09,941 --> 00:35:12,527 And that's still the opinion of the High Justices 437 00:35:12,611 --> 00:35:14,613 Totally opposed 438 00:35:15,196 --> 00:35:18,116 Since she's a slave, she could be moved on without a family? 439 00:35:21,995 --> 00:35:23,997 But perhaps it might not need to change 440 00:35:26,666 --> 00:35:30,837 All I'm saying is we should scratch an itch on His Highness' back 441 00:35:30,920 --> 00:35:32,213 You scratch mine… 442 00:35:32,964 --> 00:35:35,425 Yes. I told her to avoid going out 443 00:35:35,508 --> 00:35:38,094 and coming into contact with people as much as possible, sire 444 00:35:39,471 --> 00:35:40,472 Why's that? 445 00:35:40,555 --> 00:35:43,099 She's new and maybe hasn't learned our rules by now 446 00:35:43,183 --> 00:35:47,103 If she made a mistake and became the subject of gossip, then… 447 00:35:47,979 --> 00:35:50,440 the palace could find itself in a tough position 448 00:35:51,900 --> 00:35:57,489 There are no rules or any etiquette to teach a slave-born nobody, then? 449 00:36:04,996 --> 00:36:08,541 I should say, you still have some visitors and appointments, sire 450 00:36:08,625 --> 00:36:09,751 Are you ready? 451 00:36:13,880 --> 00:36:16,841 Your Majesty, Lady Albani has requested an audience 452 00:36:19,010 --> 00:36:20,428 What business has she here? 453 00:36:20,512 --> 00:36:22,472 Bothering His Majesty with her grievances again? 454 00:36:27,686 --> 00:36:28,687 Please enter 455 00:36:55,338 --> 00:36:56,506 Yes, of course 456 00:37:01,302 --> 00:37:02,721 A messenger came from the East Palace 457 00:37:02,804 --> 00:37:06,725 His Highness hopes Rashta will get a registration as his mistress quite soon 458 00:37:22,157 --> 00:37:23,575 What on earth has happened? 459 00:37:23,658 --> 00:37:26,911 We all thought she could never be registered as a mistress 460 00:37:32,083 --> 00:37:35,044 {\an8}REQUEST TO REGISTER RASHTA OF HOUSE BOTULIN AS IMPERIAL MISTRESS 461 00:37:37,672 --> 00:37:39,466 They've requested a review, 462 00:37:39,549 --> 00:37:41,009 now they've met the conditions 463 00:37:43,136 --> 00:37:45,472 A family has decided to adopt Rashta, it says 464 00:37:45,555 --> 00:37:47,307 MISS RASHTA OF THE BOTULIN FAMILY 465 00:37:47,390 --> 00:37:49,225 It's Lady Albani's family 466 00:37:50,643 --> 00:37:52,937 This will mean that she will now be legitimate 467 00:37:53,021 --> 00:37:54,439 Good heavens! 468 00:37:54,522 --> 00:37:56,691 They would do this to make that slave… 469 00:38:02,614 --> 00:38:03,656 Say that I'll sign it 470 00:38:03,740 --> 00:38:05,200 Your Majesty! 471 00:38:05,283 --> 00:38:06,910 If she is in the Botulin family, 472 00:38:08,119 --> 00:38:10,079 there's no grounds for me to oppose it 473 00:38:10,830 --> 00:38:11,956 But it's so… 474 00:38:12,916 --> 00:38:14,584 Let's not let this upset us 475 00:38:15,668 --> 00:38:17,128 Focus on the party instead 476 00:38:17,212 --> 00:38:18,421 We will be celebrating 477 00:38:18,505 --> 00:38:21,132 the Eastern Empire's 100 years of greatness 478 00:38:22,300 --> 00:38:23,927 We don't want to make any mistakes 479 00:38:24,511 --> 00:38:25,512 - Yes, Majesty - Yes, Majesty 480 00:38:30,850 --> 00:38:32,602 Draft the contract clauses 481 00:38:38,983 --> 00:38:40,902 I will discuss it with the Marquess 482 00:38:49,452 --> 00:38:50,495 This is absurd! 483 00:38:50,578 --> 00:38:51,830 What is His Majesty thinking? 484 00:38:51,913 --> 00:38:54,040 Does he really want to reconcile with his uncle's family 485 00:38:54,123 --> 00:38:55,291 to give that girl status? 486 00:38:55,375 --> 00:38:57,710 Lower your voice, His Majesty will hear you 487 00:38:57,794 --> 00:39:00,004 Their intentions are perfectly clear 488 00:39:00,088 --> 00:39:03,049 They will try to milk their association with Rashta for all it's worth 489 00:39:03,132 --> 00:39:04,843 They've got their eye on the throne 490 00:39:04,926 --> 00:39:06,302 They're a threat to the royal family 491 00:39:06,386 --> 00:39:08,221 They prostrated themselves 492 00:39:08,304 --> 00:39:11,975 and swore they would never again challenge His Majesty the Emperor's authority 493 00:39:12,058 --> 00:39:13,560 Do you even believe what you're saying? 494 00:39:13,643 --> 00:39:15,979 His Majesty's authority is so strong 495 00:39:16,062 --> 00:39:18,523 that nobody would ever dare to challenge him at all 496 00:39:19,357 --> 00:39:20,608 And that's what I truly believe 497 00:39:21,609 --> 00:39:22,735 Please, sit down 498 00:39:28,324 --> 00:39:31,244 Albani is ruthless and you have given her free rein 499 00:39:31,327 --> 00:39:35,248 It will be interesting to witness what kind of wickedness she will inflict… 500 00:39:35,790 --> 00:39:37,250 and it's your responsibility 501 00:39:37,792 --> 00:39:40,962 {\an8}THE EASTERN EMPIRE'S CODE OF LAW 502 00:39:43,631 --> 00:39:45,008 So shall we begin? 503 00:39:51,681 --> 00:39:52,682 Go ahead 504 00:39:57,687 --> 00:39:59,564 Lady Rashta, you must slow down! 505 00:39:59,647 --> 00:40:01,107 You should walk slowly! 506 00:40:30,428 --> 00:40:31,888 If only that bird would come 507 00:40:31,971 --> 00:40:33,431 She needs something to lift her spirits 508 00:40:34,641 --> 00:40:35,808 I know what you mean 509 00:40:43,524 --> 00:40:45,109 Look here, 510 00:40:45,193 --> 00:40:48,655 isn't the weather so lovely today? 511 00:40:51,407 --> 00:40:52,659 Yes, it is 512 00:40:52,742 --> 00:40:54,118 Let's do something fun 513 00:40:54,202 --> 00:40:56,371 We could have a walk and a picnic on the lawn 514 00:40:56,454 --> 00:40:58,706 - That sounds wonderful! - Let's go out. Please? 515 00:41:01,542 --> 00:41:04,587 I just love this sunshine, don't you? 516 00:41:06,297 --> 00:41:08,049 Oh, careful. Please take care! 517 00:41:08,132 --> 00:41:09,842 - Oh! Oh, careful, careful! - Don't tear it! 518 00:41:09,926 --> 00:41:11,135 Mind your dress. Please! 519 00:41:15,598 --> 00:41:18,142 Wow! The weather's really beautiful today! 520 00:41:18,226 --> 00:41:20,353 - I'm so glad we came out, aren't you? - My goodness! 521 00:41:20,436 --> 00:41:21,729 But that's the Empress 522 00:41:21,813 --> 00:41:23,856 I asked the chef to pack one of your favorites! 523 00:41:23,940 --> 00:41:26,234 Will you let me have a clue, or are you just teasing me? 524 00:41:26,317 --> 00:41:27,610 - The Empress? - It is! 525 00:41:27,694 --> 00:41:29,445 You'll have to wait and see! 526 00:41:31,239 --> 00:41:32,532 - Oh! - Oh! Lady Rashta! 527 00:41:43,918 --> 00:41:45,378 Rashta, Your Majesty 528 00:41:54,637 --> 00:41:55,722 Rashta? 529 00:41:56,556 --> 00:41:58,016 She's that sla-- 530 00:41:58,599 --> 00:41:59,851 How dare she talk to us? 531 00:42:00,435 --> 00:42:03,021 I was supposed to find His Majesty in the garden, 532 00:42:03,104 --> 00:42:04,647 now I think I've lost my way 533 00:42:06,107 --> 00:42:08,234 We've not been introduced 534 00:42:10,820 --> 00:42:14,907 I'm the one His Majesty has favored and now I stay here in this big palace 535 00:42:16,034 --> 00:42:17,660 I see 536 00:42:18,286 --> 00:42:19,537 I know who you are now 537 00:42:20,830 --> 00:42:21,998 Oh, you do? 538 00:42:22,665 --> 00:42:24,083 I'm so glad 539 00:42:24,167 --> 00:42:28,421 Actually, I have been wondering when I should come and pay my respects 540 00:42:28,504 --> 00:42:29,797 What's that? 541 00:42:29,881 --> 00:42:31,549 I did ask His Majesty, 542 00:42:31,632 --> 00:42:34,427 although he just kept telling me I shouldn't worry 543 00:42:36,179 --> 00:42:37,180 What a blessing! 544 00:42:37,263 --> 00:42:40,308 Since we'll be seeing each other often, I can greet you now 545 00:42:40,892 --> 00:42:42,894 After all, Your Majesty and I… 546 00:42:44,020 --> 00:42:46,022 we'll be joined together in this family 547 00:42:48,649 --> 00:42:49,859 Like sisters 548 00:42:55,740 --> 00:42:57,116 What did you just say? 549 00:42:57,200 --> 00:42:58,785 Like sisters 550 00:42:58,868 --> 00:43:01,162 We're sharing a husband, so that connects us 551 00:43:09,629 --> 00:43:13,216 So could I please call you older sister? 552 00:43:19,555 --> 00:43:20,556 You can't 553 00:43:29,065 --> 00:43:31,651 You're saying you don't like Rashta? 554 00:43:31,734 --> 00:43:33,820 This is not a matter of me liking you 555 00:43:34,779 --> 00:43:36,114 In truth, 556 00:43:36,197 --> 00:43:38,449 you became His Majesty's woman, 557 00:43:38,533 --> 00:43:40,368 not my sister, isn't that so? 558 00:43:42,411 --> 00:43:43,996 In any case, you're still… 559 00:43:50,211 --> 00:43:51,379 That'll do 560 00:43:55,716 --> 00:43:57,135 No, I didn't. Wait, just a moment 561 00:43:57,760 --> 00:43:59,095 Don't go! 562 00:44:00,847 --> 00:44:01,889 Your Majesty! 563 00:44:01,973 --> 00:44:03,724 - Lady Rashta! - Goodness. Why, you! 564 00:44:03,808 --> 00:44:04,809 How insolent 565 00:44:04,892 --> 00:44:06,018 How dare you lay your hands on her? 566 00:44:06,102 --> 00:44:07,270 How filthy! 567 00:44:13,442 --> 00:44:15,319 You call a person filthy? 568 00:44:26,414 --> 00:44:27,623 What's the meaning of this? 569 00:44:42,680 --> 00:44:44,015 Now, now, don't cry 570 00:44:49,145 --> 00:44:50,521 Let's go 571 00:44:51,814 --> 00:44:53,065 It's time we left 572 00:44:53,983 --> 00:44:55,109 Wait there 573 00:45:00,990 --> 00:45:02,200 Leave your lady behind 574 00:45:07,330 --> 00:45:08,539 Why, what is the matter? 575 00:45:08,623 --> 00:45:09,790 Just leave her here 576 00:45:09,874 --> 00:45:11,626 What for, Your Majesty? 577 00:45:11,709 --> 00:45:14,337 She's my lady-in-waiting, so you need to tell me why first 578 00:45:14,420 --> 00:45:18,007 Perhaps she is your lady-in-waiting She's my subject, however 579 00:45:19,675 --> 00:45:23,137 She'll be reminded that people like her shouldn't talk so cruelly 580 00:45:25,181 --> 00:45:28,184 She'll be locked up for three days with only hard bread and water 581 00:45:28,976 --> 00:45:31,729 Majesty, that is far too much 582 00:45:32,730 --> 00:45:35,066 That girl tugged upon my dress 583 00:45:35,149 --> 00:45:36,859 These ladies merely stopped her pulling 584 00:45:36,943 --> 00:45:39,362 Empress, you call her "that girl" when she's here 585 00:45:39,445 --> 00:45:42,073 And what of it if she pulled your dress a little? 586 00:45:42,823 --> 00:45:46,786 Do you think that your dress is worth more than a person's hand? 587 00:45:50,623 --> 00:45:52,041 In that case, sire, 588 00:45:52,124 --> 00:45:54,752 my maid could easily come and give your cloak's hem a tug 589 00:45:54,835 --> 00:45:58,673 Perhaps retaliation would be a more just penalty 590 00:45:58,756 --> 00:45:59,924 I trust that you agree? 591 00:46:02,843 --> 00:46:05,179 You're so stubborn that you don't give an inch 592 00:46:06,347 --> 00:46:08,891 How would that be in any way equivalent to this? 593 00:46:08,975 --> 00:46:10,017 It's similar 594 00:46:10,101 --> 00:46:11,644 - No, it's not - Why not? 595 00:46:11,727 --> 00:46:13,562 Rashta is not a serving girl, is she? 596 00:46:16,649 --> 00:46:19,318 Lady Laura is a daughter of nobility 597 00:46:19,402 --> 00:46:20,695 She can't go to prison for this! 598 00:46:21,862 --> 00:46:23,155 Five days 599 00:46:24,240 --> 00:46:27,326 Your lady-in-waiting will serve five now 600 00:46:40,631 --> 00:46:41,674 I'll go 601 00:46:42,842 --> 00:46:45,177 I accept the punishment, Your Majesty 602 00:47:06,073 --> 00:47:07,325 You may go 603 00:47:22,840 --> 00:47:25,509 His Majesty was so incredibly wonderful 604 00:47:25,593 --> 00:47:27,470 I thought my heart would burst back there 605 00:47:27,553 --> 00:47:28,679 Oh, yes, me too! 606 00:47:28,763 --> 00:47:32,016 His Majesty must truly love Lady Rashta very much 607 00:47:32,099 --> 00:47:34,602 That is enough now, you two 608 00:47:34,685 --> 00:47:35,811 I'm blushing 609 00:47:35,895 --> 00:47:38,606 Well, honestly, how could any man not be in love 610 00:47:38,689 --> 00:47:42,026 with someone who's as kind and as beautiful and as pure as you? 611 00:47:42,109 --> 00:47:45,821 His Highness and you remind us of two lovers in a fairytale 612 00:47:47,073 --> 00:47:48,074 That's right 613 00:47:48,157 --> 00:47:50,659 Rashta is just extremely happy! 614 00:47:51,243 --> 00:47:52,745 Every day, I ask if it's all really true 615 00:47:52,828 --> 00:47:54,497 It's real. It's all true 616 00:47:54,580 --> 00:47:55,831 This is a miracle! 617 00:47:55,915 --> 00:47:58,667 And it could only happen because you're the great Lady Rashta! 618 00:47:58,751 --> 00:48:01,045 Did you not see it while we were in the garden before? 619 00:48:01,128 --> 00:48:03,172 The admiring looks in people's eyes 620 00:48:03,255 --> 00:48:06,550 as they turned around to look, struck by Lady Rashta's beauty 621 00:48:09,637 --> 00:48:11,138 - Really - Yes, I mean it! 622 00:48:11,222 --> 00:48:12,681 Everyone was turning round to look 623 00:48:12,765 --> 00:48:15,184 They couldn't stop staring at you 624 00:48:15,267 --> 00:48:17,937 And girls, earlier on, did you spot this? 625 00:48:18,020 --> 00:48:21,607 Her Majesty was shaking terribly with anger 626 00:48:23,275 --> 00:48:24,568 Yes, I did 627 00:48:24,652 --> 00:48:25,778 Although… 628 00:48:26,278 --> 00:48:28,864 this is just for your ears, so keep this quiet, 629 00:48:28,948 --> 00:48:32,952 Her Majesty wasn't as impressive as she thinks she is 630 00:48:33,035 --> 00:48:34,078 Ooh! 631 00:48:36,872 --> 00:48:38,290 That's bad for her 632 00:49:14,994 --> 00:49:16,912 You always find a way to track me down 633 00:49:28,507 --> 00:49:32,136 "The bird's name Is such a thing necessary? 634 00:49:33,846 --> 00:49:37,224 "If you think it is, I would like you to decide." 635 00:49:43,105 --> 00:49:44,440 Why am I crying, you wonder? 636 00:49:48,194 --> 00:49:50,446 Could it be you understood that? 637 00:49:55,993 --> 00:49:57,119 You're so sweet 638 00:49:59,580 --> 00:50:00,998 This is like 639 00:50:01,957 --> 00:50:03,876 my own private little hideaway 640 00:50:05,377 --> 00:50:07,338 I cannot cry anywhere else, 641 00:50:08,797 --> 00:50:11,884 but when I'm here, I can embrace my sorrow alone 642 00:50:18,182 --> 00:50:20,184 You know, this place is my personal secret 643 00:50:20,809 --> 00:50:23,979 So you are the only one who is privy to my tears 644 00:50:57,680 --> 00:50:59,014 You are very kind 645 00:51:04,186 --> 00:51:05,604 Now your name 646 00:51:06,730 --> 00:51:08,190 What would suit you? 647 00:51:13,904 --> 00:51:15,155 The bird's name… 648 00:51:20,703 --> 00:51:22,621 shall be Queen 649 00:51:28,002 --> 00:51:29,545 Your name is decided 650 00:51:31,255 --> 00:51:32,798 As long as… 651 00:51:33,757 --> 00:51:35,259 it's agreeable to your master 652 00:51:44,393 --> 00:51:45,436 That's right 653 00:51:46,979 --> 00:51:48,272 I am the Empress 654 00:51:50,107 --> 00:51:51,942 My role that I shall fulfill 655 00:51:53,902 --> 00:51:56,155 is devotion to my people and their welfare 656 00:51:56,739 --> 00:51:58,198 And I know that my purpose 657 00:51:59,366 --> 00:52:01,827 was never to conquer the heart of the Emperor 658 00:52:41,158 --> 00:52:42,910 I will not be shaken 659 00:52:44,453 --> 00:52:46,538 Nor will I be swept away 660 00:53:19,697 --> 00:53:24,827 THE BIRD'S NAME SHALL BE QUEEN 661 00:53:27,871 --> 00:53:30,124 THE REMARRIED EMPRESS