WEBVTT 00:07.610 --> 00:14.490 The Apothecary Diaries 01:31.360 --> 01:34.360 This story is a work of fiction. The names of all of the characters, organizations, and so on are imaginary. It also bears no connection to any specific real-life events. 01:31.930 --> 01:32.780 Here it is. 01:34.910 --> 01:37.610 Don't you wear a hair stick? 01:38.010 --> 01:39.990 Wear that, then. 01:40.410 --> 01:43.470 A promise is a promise, I guess. 01:46.130 --> 01:47.960 Look, Luomen. 01:48.350 --> 01:52.800 This one is so smart, she won't eat the head, tail, or guts of the fish. 01:48.370 --> 01:52.380 Episode 40: Festering Resentment 01:53.150 --> 01:56.510 Personally, I like the bitter taste. 01:56.860 --> 01:59.800 He did teach me not to waste food, 01:59.800 --> 02:02.470 but who would've thought he'd eat leftovers from a cat... 02:03.470 --> 02:05.690 Learn ten things from one tip. 02:05.690 --> 02:08.730 My dad is the best doctor in this country, I think. 02:09.020 --> 02:11.820 But still, he lives in poverty in the pleasure district. 02:11.820 --> 02:14.730 Why? Because he feels no greed whatsoever. 02:15.250 --> 02:18.270 What are you making, little lady? 02:18.270 --> 02:20.990 Mugwort, for Lady Gyokuyou's moxibustion. 02:20.990 --> 02:25.710 Maomao, ask for Guen's permission before using things. 02:25.710 --> 02:26.910 Yes. 02:29.070 --> 02:30.920 Are you going to write all day today, Dad? 02:31.240 --> 02:34.590 Yes. Nobody seems to need my services today. 02:35.070 --> 02:39.090 Dad was assigned to the doctor's office, not directly to the Jade Pavilion. 02:39.690 --> 02:42.090 It was probably Master Jinshi's plan. 02:42.560 --> 02:47.600 At least one more person is carrying the emperor's child in the rear palace. 02:48.250 --> 02:49.640 Lady Lihua. 02:50.450 --> 02:52.880 I hope her next child grows up healthy. 02:53.720 --> 02:56.690 For that, she first has to give birth safely. 02:57.310 --> 03:00.500 If Dad can look after both of them, I'll be relieved. 03:01.240 --> 03:05.830 Oh, did you hear about how the Crystal Pavilion got a batch of new ladies-in-waiting? 03:06.130 --> 03:09.420 You know, after the last head lady-in-waiting left? 03:09.420 --> 03:10.430 Yeah... 03:10.430 --> 03:15.040 I heard many of them are older, so the atmosphere there got a lot calmer. 03:15.040 --> 03:18.800 It's good to have many experienced ladies-in-waiting. 03:19.190 --> 03:21.890 Many of the workers in the rear palace are young. 03:21.890 --> 03:24.180 Elderly women are extremely rare. 03:24.780 --> 03:26.880 The rear palace is for birthing and raising 03:26.880 --> 03:28.010 the emperor's children. 03:28.470 --> 03:30.600 It's not functioning properly right now. 03:31.130 --> 03:35.670 Given how many children the emperor has right now, that needs to be improved. 03:35.670 --> 03:39.490 I'm sure my dad realizes this problem by now, but... 03:39.490 --> 03:41.980 Hmm. That should do. 03:41.980 --> 03:43.200 What is this, Dad? 03:43.710 --> 03:47.930 I wrote down the things I find concerning in the rear palace right now. 03:47.930 --> 03:48.950 Let's see. 03:49.710 --> 03:51.910 Wow, Luomen, your handwriting is very pretty. 03:52.600 --> 03:53.620 That's what you notice? 03:53.970 --> 03:56.620 But the tone is kind of childish. 03:56.620 --> 03:59.020 Perhaps you need to sound more authoritative? 03:59.020 --> 04:00.540 That's fine. 04:00.540 --> 04:04.760 There are many here who can still only read simple characters and phrases. 04:05.430 --> 04:09.220 I see. He wants servant girls and workers to read this. 04:09.610 --> 04:12.460 What do you think? Did I miss anything? 04:12.460 --> 04:14.020 I think you've covered most of it, but... 04:14.760 --> 04:19.480 Guen, does your family sell paper about this size? 04:19.980 --> 04:24.410 A scrap like that would get melted down to make more new paper. 04:25.010 --> 04:29.060 In that case, would it be possible to get more at a low price? 04:29.060 --> 04:30.910 Yes, I think so. 04:31.540 --> 04:34.840 Maomao, they built a school here recently, right? 04:34.840 --> 04:35.420 Yes. 04:35.740 --> 04:38.890 In that case, can you go and ask if they can use this 04:38.890 --> 04:40.900 as an example to practice writing with? 04:40.900 --> 04:45.720 Ah. You want to get the students to help mass-produce the notice. 04:45.720 --> 04:47.480 I'll go ask today. 04:47.480 --> 04:49.430 Thank you. 04:49.860 --> 04:54.440 He thinks like a merchant, not putting manpower or materials to waste. 04:55.250 --> 04:59.490 Now why can't he use that intellect to improve his own life? 05:00.900 --> 05:03.610 Well, my mugwort is ready, so I'll go now. 05:04.350 --> 05:08.010 Oh, and I'm taking some disinfecting alcohol for the Jade Pavilion. 05:08.010 --> 05:08.870 Sure. 05:10.410 --> 05:13.830 Also, something for fatigue... 05:14.690 --> 05:18.540 Lady Gyokuyou said she gets tired easily recently. 05:21.200 --> 05:22.860 Stop, you'll tear it. 05:22.860 --> 05:25.420 What's wrong, Maomao? You're making such a fuss. 05:25.990 --> 05:27.430 Maybe it's this. 05:29.390 --> 05:30.920 You can't have it. 05:32.440 --> 05:35.260 So, what to do next... 05:35.700 --> 05:37.900 Should I go to the school first? 05:38.620 --> 05:42.780 Going through Master Jinshi would probably take time. 05:45.420 --> 05:50.200 I'm carrying it with me, but the last time I put it on... 05:50.530 --> 05:55.020 Hey! Isn't that the hair stick you got from Master Jinshi at the garden party?! 05:55.020 --> 05:56.710 Why did you decide to wear it all of a sudden?! 05:57.970 --> 05:59.320 Maybe later. 06:01.490 --> 06:05.210 This is Luomen's handwriting. 06:05.210 --> 06:06.730 You can tell? 06:07.230 --> 06:11.220 Back in the day, we all used to say copying his handwriting 06:11.220 --> 06:15.100 made it easier to pass the civil service exams, so we practiced it. 06:15.610 --> 06:18.090 He had the talent to become a government official, 06:18.090 --> 06:24.190 but instead, he became a doctor, because he felt sorry for the sick, homeless children. 06:24.440 --> 06:27.880 He's actually back in the rear palace right now. 06:27.880 --> 06:30.460 Oh, that's news to me. 06:31.470 --> 06:34.080 Isn't Xiaolan here today? 06:34.490 --> 06:39.490 She's a bit preoccupied lately because of her term expiring, 06:39.490 --> 06:41.040 and because of that young eunuch. 06:41.420 --> 06:43.540 A young eunuch, right... 06:44.100 --> 06:49.840 I know excitement is rare around here, but is that really worth all the fuss? 06:49.840 --> 06:51.050 What do you mean? 06:51.530 --> 06:55.440 Well, they said having the young eunuchs on the south side 06:55.440 --> 06:58.670 made the court ladies stop concentrating on work. 06:58.670 --> 07:01.310 So, they sent a few of the eunuchs to the north side. 07:01.650 --> 07:06.280 I heard the court ladies at the clinic appreciate the male help. 07:06.280 --> 07:07.860 The clinic... 07:08.990 --> 07:12.640 I guess Lady Shenlü would have a lot of work for the young eunuchs. 07:13.240 --> 07:15.230 So, what did you need today? 07:15.230 --> 07:16.160 Oh, right. 07:16.670 --> 07:19.130 My adoptive father wanted you to use this text he wrote 07:19.130 --> 07:22.370 as an example for students to practice writing with. 07:22.720 --> 07:24.610 He will provide the paper. 07:24.610 --> 07:29.760 Ha, ha. He wants to make copies to put them up everywhere. 07:29.760 --> 07:30.380 Yes. 07:30.920 --> 07:34.620 He used to write similar things in the past. 07:34.620 --> 07:39.930 He made them all by himself back then, so I ended up helping. 07:40.600 --> 07:44.440 The two of us, writing and writing, to post these all over the rear palace... 07:45.180 --> 07:50.600 I guess, with age, he learned how to cleverly put other people to work. 07:51.890 --> 07:55.650 So, you posted paper notices in the past, too? 07:55.650 --> 07:59.240 Yes, it was back when Luomen was a doctor here, 07:59.240 --> 08:01.210 so it was more than 20 years ago. 08:02.060 --> 08:04.960 It was all over the rear palace. 08:05.720 --> 08:08.540 "Don't use whitening powder with lead in it, 08:08.540 --> 08:13.630 avoid strong scents, don't pick plants in the rear palace without permission..." 08:13.630 --> 08:17.430 Yes, the content is mostly the same. 08:18.380 --> 08:22.110 Same as this...? What is this uneasy feeling? 08:23.160 --> 08:25.020 I'll bring paper later! 08:26.050 --> 08:26.770 Yes. 08:28.480 --> 08:31.530 Dad must have posted the warnings out of pure goodwill. 08:32.280 --> 08:37.540 But it helps those with evil intent learn about harmful substances. 08:38.170 --> 08:42.190 Most of the workforce at the rear palace is replaced every two years. 08:42.190 --> 08:45.460 When the late emperor passed away, the concubines were replaced, too. 08:45.900 --> 08:49.950 Who would know about the warnings posted the last time? It would be... 08:50.700 --> 08:51.710 Excuse me. 08:52.770 --> 08:53.620 Oh. 08:54.870 --> 08:56.640 You're from the Jade Pavilion. 08:56.970 --> 08:58.300 Lady Shenlü. 08:58.840 --> 09:00.460 Are you feeling unwell? 09:00.460 --> 09:01.520 Oh, no... 09:01.950 --> 09:05.450 Should I bring it up? But how... 09:05.450 --> 09:06.140 Oh! 09:07.590 --> 09:11.610 Um, this is alcohol. It's distilled and very strong, 09:11.890 --> 09:13.490 so it should be a good disinfectant. 09:13.490 --> 09:15.900 Are you sure we can have this? 09:15.900 --> 09:18.680 Yes, I made a lot. 09:18.680 --> 09:21.710 Thank you. Let me make some tea. 09:25.930 --> 09:30.600 By the way, the people at this clinic seem very skilled. 09:30.600 --> 09:31.840 What do you mean? 09:32.220 --> 09:35.390 The term length of rear palace workers is usually two years, 09:35.390 --> 09:37.760 but the workers here seem to have been here for longer. 09:38.300 --> 09:40.470 We're all just old. 09:41.130 --> 09:43.500 Assuming they had joined in their teens or twenties... 09:43.500 --> 09:48.400 There must be a reason why they've stayed at the rear palace for over twenty years. 09:49.990 --> 09:52.420 We used to be young. 09:52.900 --> 09:55.600 I joined the rear palace at ten years old. 09:56.310 --> 10:00.370 The other court ladies joined at a similar age. 10:01.330 --> 10:06.010 In the current rear palace, they don't hire girls at such a young age. 10:06.010 --> 10:08.370 But, back in the late emperor's era... 10:08.850 --> 10:14.370 The late emperor chose the youngest girls, deflowering them one after the other. 10:14.370 --> 10:19.090 The girls spent their days in the rear palace, barred from ever leaving. 10:19.460 --> 10:21.380 Once the emperor lays his hands on you, 10:21.380 --> 10:24.310 you can't leave the rear palace, even if you're just a court lady. 10:25.080 --> 10:28.510 There's nobody out there waiting to welcome us back. 10:28.510 --> 10:32.310 Not before, not ever. 10:33.000 --> 10:35.570 I see now. 10:36.710 --> 10:39.290 The rear palace. The emperor. 10:39.290 --> 10:43.050 And the concubines who receive the emperor's love. 10:43.590 --> 10:46.280 This is where the resentment toward them is festering. 10:48.050 --> 10:52.750 Before, Shenlü was worried about the servant who fell ill at the Crystal Pavilion, 10:52.750 --> 10:54.400 and asked me to check up on her. 10:54.920 --> 10:58.370 I just thought she was a considerate and observant court lady. 10:58.370 --> 10:59.340 But... 10:59.840 --> 11:05.000 Perhaps it's Shenlü who taught Shin, the head lady-in-waiting at the Crystal Pavilion, 11:05.000 --> 11:06.350 how to make abortifacients. 11:07.130 --> 11:11.980 What if she delivered the message indirectly, through that sick servant girl... 11:14.550 --> 11:17.230 The coughing won't stop. 11:17.230 --> 11:18.570 Let me see. 11:19.020 --> 11:21.950 Um, is it contagious? 11:21.950 --> 11:23.780 Is something wrong? 11:24.080 --> 11:26.740 I don't want Lady Lihua to get it. 11:27.390 --> 11:31.550 There's a possibility that she's pregnant. 11:31.550 --> 11:32.420 I see. 11:32.780 --> 11:35.680 Give this to Lady Shin, the head lady-in-waiting. 11:35.680 --> 11:37.090 What is it? 11:37.410 --> 11:39.620 Things that are harmful to pregnant women. 11:39.620 --> 11:42.590 Some can even induce abortions if combined. 11:43.510 --> 11:46.160 This information will be useful for Lady Lihua. 11:47.370 --> 11:50.760 Sharing information on things to avoid can also lead 11:50.760 --> 11:53.460 to those with bad intentions learning about what is poisonous. 11:54.710 --> 11:59.030 If a caravan arrived at the right time to provide those things, 12:00.010 --> 12:01.940 of course they would go for it. 12:03.160 --> 12:05.090 Why did they sell it? 12:05.090 --> 12:10.660 Perhaps the court ladies at the clinic told the merchants which scents they wanted. 12:11.220 --> 12:14.910 I don't know if she was involved in all of the incidents so far. 12:14.910 --> 12:17.280 Even if it never became full-on murderous intent, 12:17.280 --> 12:21.480 resentment must have festered gradually, over a long time, within the rear palace. 12:24.550 --> 12:26.600 Should I question her...? 12:27.340 --> 12:28.780 Is something wrong? 12:29.280 --> 12:31.080 It's nothing. 12:31.080 --> 12:33.520 I see. Alright, then. 12:34.350 --> 12:36.440 No, I shouldn't. 12:36.440 --> 12:38.360 There's no proof, not even a testimony. 12:38.360 --> 12:40.570 I don't want to make vague accusations. 12:40.570 --> 12:45.080 This is the only place where a sick worker can get reliable treatment. 12:45.080 --> 12:46.360 I don't want this place to go away. 12:46.890 --> 12:50.270 I guess the most I can do is to nip the bud of resentment 12:50.270 --> 12:53.220 festering in the clinic before it spreads elsewhere. 12:53.220 --> 12:53.790 Um... 12:54.850 --> 12:57.210 I'm sorry to take up your time. 12:59.470 --> 13:02.600 If you want to read any of the books here, you can take them. 13:02.600 --> 13:04.320 Just make sure to bring them back. 13:05.160 --> 13:06.890 There's a lot of them. 13:07.470 --> 13:11.060 Sometimes people add books to that shelf. 13:11.450 --> 13:13.560 They just have to return them. 13:14.230 --> 13:16.890 This is a very impressive book on insects. 13:16.890 --> 13:20.070 Yes, that was one that was added without me noticing. 13:20.610 --> 13:22.820 About a month ago, I think. 13:26.380 --> 13:27.280 This is... 13:27.900 --> 13:31.540 A month ago, which was around when the party with the special envoys took place. 13:32.040 --> 13:33.300 Come to think of it... 13:33.300 --> 13:35.490 This place is really great! 13:35.490 --> 13:38.290 There's so many insects here I've only ever seen in books! 13:38.700 --> 13:42.050 This book... Did Shisui bring it? 13:42.430 --> 13:46.550 But how could a servant girl own such an expensive book? 13:48.040 --> 13:53.090 When Shisui was drawing pictures of insects, she used a notebook made of paper. 13:53.090 --> 13:57.560 She can read and write, too. Why is she a servant girl? 13:59.430 --> 14:02.680 Shenlü, you need to be careful with that one. 14:03.020 --> 14:07.680 A voice uncharacteristically high for a man, but low for a woman. 14:08.340 --> 14:10.530 Shorter than an average man, 14:11.230 --> 14:13.290 but taller than an average woman. 14:13.830 --> 14:19.790 Someone beautiful, who attracts the attention of the court ladies... 14:21.790 --> 14:23.120 Suirei... 14:25.580 --> 14:29.970 Shenlü, she figured out what you did from your conversation earlier. 14:31.960 --> 14:33.970 You're a smart one, as always. 14:34.400 --> 14:37.010 Like the time you prevented me from becoming a corpse. 14:37.010 --> 14:41.900 Should I scream? Or should I throw the bottle of alcohol and run? 14:41.900 --> 14:45.280 Don't try anything. I'll stab you if you move. 14:45.640 --> 14:49.150 If you killed me here, they'd find you right away. 14:49.570 --> 14:51.960 I want to end this peacefully, if possible. 14:54.250 --> 14:56.620 Is that an aftereffect of the resurrection medicine? 14:57.750 --> 14:59.960 After the attempted assassination at the ceremony, 14:59.960 --> 15:04.400 you pretended to drink poison and die. 15:05.500 --> 15:10.350 Being in that near-death state for a while must have taken a toll on you. 15:11.020 --> 15:14.720 So what? Do you want to know what my goal is? 15:15.130 --> 15:16.510 You think I'll listen? 15:16.820 --> 15:17.720 You will! 15:20.480 --> 15:21.700 Shisui! 15:21.700 --> 15:24.520 I knew it. That book was Shisui's. 15:25.080 --> 15:26.900 Sorry, Maomao... 15:27.260 --> 15:29.530 Do you care if this girl lives or dies? 15:30.400 --> 15:31.920 What do you want? 15:31.920 --> 15:34.370 I want you to come with me, out of the rear palace. 15:34.370 --> 15:37.540 Leave the rear palace? That's... 15:37.540 --> 15:42.210 Possible. And I know you'll follow me. 15:44.650 --> 15:49.170 Don't you want to know how to make the resurrection medicine? 15:52.580 --> 15:55.140 Unbelievable. 15:56.060 --> 15:58.700 She really must not be underestimated. 16:02.910 --> 16:06.780 There are two beasts in the palace, in the east and west. 16:06.780 --> 16:10.320 In the military headquarters to the east, a beast. 16:10.840 --> 16:14.030 To the west side, represented by bureaucracy, another. 16:14.600 --> 16:16.590 In other words, the grand commandant... 16:16.590 --> 16:20.440 Lakan, a high-ranking official, the fox in the east. 16:20.440 --> 16:22.740 And the political heavyweight from the late emperor's era, 16:22.740 --> 16:27.040 the ruler of Shihoku-shu, Shishou, the tanuki of the west. 16:27.500 --> 16:28.800 How may we be of service? 16:29.180 --> 16:32.490 Oh, it's just that the imperial younger brother 16:32.490 --> 16:34.780 has joined the court council for the first time in a month. 16:34.780 --> 16:37.470 I was hoping to have some tea afterward. 16:37.960 --> 16:42.380 I also thought perhaps this would be a good opportunity to invite Master Shishou. 16:42.380 --> 16:44.980 Oh, me too? 16:45.630 --> 16:49.150 I'm afraid I don't have any interesting stories to tell. 16:51.470 --> 16:53.860 He will join you. 16:53.860 --> 16:57.390 In that case, let's go to the center courtyard. 16:59.610 --> 17:02.830 Autumn is quite visibly here. 17:03.470 --> 17:08.080 I brought silver cups. You won't need a taster. 17:15.950 --> 17:17.720 He says it is delicious. 17:19.470 --> 17:22.990 Master Lakan, I thought you had something to discuss. 17:23.670 --> 17:25.920 Remember the attempted assassination 17:25.920 --> 17:28.740 of the imperial younger brother the other day in Shihoku-shu? 17:28.740 --> 17:33.150 Our investigation turned up something interesting. 17:35.010 --> 17:37.410 Is this... schematics for a feifa?! 17:37.980 --> 17:42.120 Do you know what this is, Master Shishou? 17:43.400 --> 17:45.460 What is this? 17:45.880 --> 17:50.170 This is the weapon that the assassins were carrying. Correct? 17:52.730 --> 17:54.960 Excuse me, please continue. 17:54.960 --> 17:58.700 We took it apart and drew up the schematics. 17:58.700 --> 18:01.090 It seems to be the latest model developed in the west. 18:01.090 --> 18:06.230 Here, at the tip of the hammer, instead of a fuse, there's a piece of flint. 18:06.540 --> 18:10.400 It misfires less frequently, and the design is simpler than expected. 18:10.400 --> 18:13.520 That's quite impressive. 18:13.520 --> 18:19.650 Yes. If it could be mass-produced, it would change the shape of warfare. 18:19.650 --> 18:22.870 It would allow for more tightly-packed formations, and make travel easier. 18:23.180 --> 18:25.770 Such an item being carried by scoundrels 18:25.770 --> 18:28.860 who seek to assassinate the imperial younger brother... 18:28.860 --> 18:33.130 I wonder how they got their hands on this. 18:36.750 --> 18:38.860 Who knows? 18:41.180 --> 18:44.680 That's for you to find out, isn't it? 18:44.680 --> 18:49.760 True, but we're in a bit of a bind. 18:49.760 --> 18:52.970 The interrogator in charge got a little overzealous, 18:52.970 --> 18:55.320 and the suspect can no longer speak. 18:56.360 --> 19:00.080 An attempted assassin of the imperial younger brother should be shown no mercy, 19:00.080 --> 19:03.620 but still, botching the interrogation process is a huge loss. 19:03.620 --> 19:09.750 So I was wondering, Master Shishou, if you've heard anything about this. 19:10.260 --> 19:13.500 If I had, I would have reported it already. 19:14.270 --> 19:16.500 Is that so? That's unfortunate. 19:17.230 --> 19:19.980 Well, let's move on to the main topic. 19:20.930 --> 19:24.850 This is a record of the game of Go I played with my wife yesterday! 19:25.500 --> 19:27.560 Y-Your wife? 19:27.840 --> 19:31.970 Oh yes, I did hear that you got married, Master Lakan. 19:31.970 --> 19:33.020 Yes! 19:33.420 --> 19:37.480 They say that it was a whole week of festivities. 19:37.480 --> 19:40.770 Ah, so you've heard! 19:40.770 --> 19:43.970 Yes, she's quite a clever woman, my wife. 19:43.970 --> 19:46.810 Look at these moves, sharp like a honed blade! 19:46.810 --> 19:50.000 The shivers I felt when she played them! 19:50.000 --> 19:54.670 Like this move! I somehow dodge it, but she follows with this! 19:55.380 --> 19:58.090 How long is this going to go on? 19:55.630 --> 19:58.570 Yes, it's quite exhilarating, I must say... 19:58.570 --> 20:02.680 My apologies, but I have work to do, so I'll excuse myself. 20:02.680 --> 20:04.460 Thank you for the drinks. 20:04.460 --> 20:06.180 My, that's unfortunate. 20:06.770 --> 20:08.860 I'll be sure to send you a copy of the game record, 20:08.860 --> 20:11.880 along with a book detailing the scene. 20:11.880 --> 20:13.810 Oh, you don't have to... 20:14.170 --> 20:19.610 Please, no need to be modest. Oh, how about some grape juice, as well? 20:20.140 --> 20:24.610 Served in a glass cup, it really brings out the red. 20:26.740 --> 20:29.990 It is quite beautiful, yes. 20:30.650 --> 20:32.000 Isn't it? 20:32.550 --> 20:34.830 I think you and I will get along quite nicely. 20:34.830 --> 20:37.690 I'd love to tell you about my wife. 20:37.690 --> 20:40.000 Some other time. Excuse me... 20:43.870 --> 20:47.680 This drink has quite the unique color, doesn't it? 20:48.490 --> 20:52.390 There are some grapes in the world that are green. 20:53.050 --> 20:55.830 That's green, not red, no matter how I look at it. 20:55.830 --> 21:00.650 Why didn't Master Shishou react when he said "red?" 21:01.770 --> 21:03.950 Just like my uncle said. 21:08.880 --> 21:11.510 May I fix my hair? 21:11.510 --> 21:15.960 Yes. I'll keep watch to make sure nobody comes in. 21:16.370 --> 21:18.670 I can finally take off my mask. 21:25.570 --> 21:28.620 These platform shoes are quite tiring. 21:29.100 --> 21:31.310 I apologize for making you do this. 21:31.690 --> 21:33.840 Don't worry. Pretending to be the crown prince 21:33.840 --> 21:37.020 isn't something you get to experience often. I enjoyed it. 21:37.850 --> 21:41.440 She looks like a handsome bureaucrat. 21:41.440 --> 21:45.530 Who would guess that this is Lady Ah-Duo, the former high concubine? 21:45.840 --> 21:49.320 The fox was such a weirdo, it made the tanuki look normal. 21:49.320 --> 21:51.990 There aren't many people who can match the strategist. 21:52.570 --> 21:54.450 He seems quite indulgent toward his wife. 21:54.800 --> 21:56.960 I hear he is that way toward his daughter as well. 21:56.960 --> 21:59.710 Who could've guessed she was his daughter? 22:00.220 --> 22:05.510 And that daughter is why Master Jinshi the eunuch is busy, correct? 22:07.350 --> 22:11.010 To think she'd go missing... 23:45.020 --> 23:59.950 Next Time 23:56.330 --> 23:59.950 Episode 41: The Fox Village 23:56.450 --> 23:59.220 Next time: "The Fox Village."