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[The Virtuous Queen of Han]

[Episode Twenty-Six]

Fei Luan, stay with Princess, will you?

No.

Over the years, Great Han has lost many of our soldiers and commanders.

More battles were lost than won.

I can only be at ease if he accompanies you to war.

Wars are dangerous and Fei Luan is your favorite.

He should stay by your side.

Since you've promised to serve me, you have to get back alive.

I will not let Your Highness down.

I will return in victory.

- Promise? - I promise.

I wish my brother great victory and glory for our nation.

It is every man's ambition to protect his nation.

Today, I have fulfilled my wish.

Sister, don't cry.

I'm happy for you.

My brother is truly gallant and dashing in his armor.

I believe that both Mother and our older brother

would be comforted to see you like this.

Attain achievements to make parents proud.

I will never forget that last wish that our brother told me.

I will definitely live up to your expectations of me.

During this battle, I'll do my very best to defeat the enemies

pacify the conflicts at the frontier, and glorify the grandeur of Great Han.

Brother, you must be very cautious on the battlefields.

You will be in danger.

Don't worry, my sister.

I'll be back to play the buggy with my three nieces.

It is four.

Sister...

It might not be a niece! It could be a nephew!

I'll teach him martial arts, archery, and horseback riding!

I'll teach him about military strategies so that he can govern the nation.

When is the baby due?

When the snow starts to melt, and birds began to sing.

Good! I'll promise you that

I'll leave for the battlefields now and before all the leaves fall

I shall head back to the capital.

I will await the birth of my nephew with you!

When you return, as your sister

Uncle Yi and I will prepare a feast to celebrate your victory.

Thank you.

You have to be good.

Your uncle will definitely be back safe and sound to meet you.

Sister.

Zi Fu, there is an urgent report from the frontiers about the war!

Gongsun Ao ran into the enemies and was defeated!

Seven thousand soldiers were killed!

Wei Qing will surely be fine.

Zi Fu, there is news from the battlefields.

General Li Guang's army was totally wiped out.

Is there any news of Wei Qing?

Li Guang, Gongsun Ao, Gongsun He, and Wei Qing

are the four commanders.

Now two of them have already fallen.

If an experienced General like Li Guang suffered a complete defeat

then a novice like Wei Qing would be...

Mother!

Zi Fu, don't worry.

Nothing I say ever comes true.

Wei Qing will surely be fine.

Don't worry.

You have to take good care of yourself.

Autumn is coming to an end, and winter is just around the corner

but you are still sweating so much.

You are carrying a child but you keep losing weight.

I am really worried about you.

Zi Fu, Xi Niang is right.

This pregnancy is unlike your previous ones.

You must not be overly worried.

Is there a problem with the child?

Be honest with me.

You don't have to be worried about that, Madame.

Some women have the same symptoms as you do in pregnancy.

So...

What illness is it?

Gestational diabetes.

Diabetes?

- Madame Wei. - Duan Hong.

Do you have news of Wei Qing?

Not yet.

I thought...

I'm very worried about him.

Wei Qing is mighty and brave. He is not like the others.

He is sure to win the battle and return victorious.

I am worried about you instead.

Uncle Yi told you about it?

Why didn't you take good care of yourself?

You're concerned about Wei Qing, and he is concerned about you as well.

If he sees you in this state when he gets back

he will be very upset.

I just get thirsty and drink a bit more water, that's all.

Really?

Uncle Yi said that he couldn't talk around you.

Why wouldn't you take medications for your illness?

Although those medications could help strengthen my kidneys

they would affect my child.

Uncle Yi said that if you refuse treatment

your illness will aggravate as the child grows.

You will suffer from anemia and dizziness.

You open yourself up to infection.

If the illness is mild, it might lower your quality of life.

If it's severe it will cost you your life!

That is just an assumption!

As long as I pay attention to my diet and stay calm

my child and I will both be all right.

Moreover, Uncle Yi can help me control my illness through food intake.

If Uncle Yi could guarantee your safety, he wouldn't have grumbled about it to me.

But as a mother, knowing the medication

could affect my child or even cause a miscarriage...

How can I ignore the safety of my child in order to save mine?

But as your brother, I cannot allow you to risk your life!

I strongly believe that as long as I stay strong and kind

the gods will watch over me.

I'll be fine and so will my child.

Wei Qing promised me that he would return.

He will be all right as well.

You don't have to persuade me anymore.

I have already made up my mind.

I knew that I could not persuade you.

But I cannot permit you to make your own decision!

Duan Hong.

What do you plan to do?

I'll report this to His Majesty.

I beg you not to!

I'm really looking forward to the birth of my child

to enjoy my lifetime with him.

I know that.

For the sake of your safety, I'm afraid that I cannot listen to you.

Duan Hong, I beg you to let me do as I wish.

You are not a parent yet.

How can you understand how I feel?

Perhaps I can't understand what a mother feels

but His Majesty would know what it feels like as a father.

It's the most appropriate that he makes the judgment.

No!

Do you want me to beg you on my knees?

His Majesty arrives!

Duan Hong... I'm begging you.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

- Don't stand on ceremony. - Greetings to Your Majesty.

- Get up now. - Thank you, Your Majesty.

Have you told Madame that Wei Qing could not be found?

I have already reported this morning's military news to Madame.

Zi Fu, the region beyond the Great Wall is vast and sparse.

There isn't much population out there.

Perhaps we just lost track of his news.

His life might not be at risk.

Zi Fu, are you feeling unwell?

Summon the Minister of Imperial Medical Affairs!

That's not necessary.

I am just worried.

I am not ill so I won't bother the Minister to come over.

But you keep sweating.

Your palms are warm and shaking.

It doesn't seem like you're fine.

I am just anxious at heart and constantly worried.

Your Majesty.

I just mentioned the news of Wei Qing to Madame Wei.

She immediately became anxious and restless.

I'm afraid that it isn't the treatment of the imperial physicians that she needs now

but more of a cure for her troubles.

Just try to be at ease.

I wouldn't have trusted the wrong person.

Wei Qing is outstanding in martial arts and he has great strategies.

I'm sure that he will return home safely.

You mustn't be too anxious.

You have to take good care of your health.

Don't forget that you're tied to our child through flesh and blood.

His Majesty is right.

The mother is tied to her child through flesh and blood.

Madame should do her best to stay relaxed to ensure good health.

Thank you for your concern, Duan Hong.

Please rest assured, Your Majesty.

I promise Your Majesty that I will rest well to keep our child safe

and provide the imperial family with another healthy child.

This horse is agile and strong.

It is fit and extraordinary.

Its head held high and its gallop seems to outrun that of a tiger or dragon.

It can defeat all enemies.

The horse is raising its head, neighing and galloping forward.

Its tail swinging to struggle free.

It seems to be fighting hard to gallop out of distress.

Its look of utter desperation shows that it doesn't shy away from danger

nor does it fear death.

Its great aspirations can help to relieve it of its distress

and realize its ambitions.

Mother!

Xiang Er.

This is the jade ball that young marquess has chosen.

Could you be Princess Pingyang?

I have been rude.

I am Marquess of Ruyin, Xia Hou Po.

I have long heard that Marquess of Ruyin is known for his literary skills.

It is indeed true.

You have flattered me, Your Highness.

Mother! Can I buy this?

Xiang Er has been studying hard in poetry and literature.

I will buy this for you as encouragement.

Thank you, Mother.

Sir, I wish to look for another jade carving.

It should symbolize great fortune to wish my sister the birth of a son.

Yes.

You can't keep this a secret anymore.

My child is due in three months.

We'll keep this a secret for as long as we can.

Look at you now.

Your lips are too dry and you're always thirsty.

If my lips are dry, I'll use more of the lip balm.

If my face is pale, I will use more make up.

But your pulse is weak

and you are suffering from internal heat due to a deficiency of Yin.

Minister of Imperial Medical Affairs will spot it right away.

You can't always get your maids to say that you're admiring flowers.

You can't hide forever.

Zi Fu!

Wei Qing... There's finally news of him!

He was away to ambush the enemies.

He's sent a messenger back with a report

to say that he will follow up the victory.

It is triumphant news!

This is wonderful!

Uncle Yi, I already told Duan Hong that

I believe that gods will bless all who are kind and strong at heart.

My child will be fine.

I will be fine as well.

Wei Qing promised me that he will return to meet my child.

Wei Qing will be fine as well.

This great news from Wei Qing is a sign from the gods.

I know that I can definitely give birth to my child safely.

I can watch my child grow up healthily.

Uncle Yi, I can definitely do that.

I hope that your confidence and persistence can persuade His Majesty.

Otherwise, should anything happen

I'm afraid that the blow would be too much for him to take.

Uncle Yi, I know that you're skilled in divination.

You wish to have your fortune read?

No, I wish to ask for the most auspicious trigram reading.

Your Majesty, Madame Wei has arrived.

Zi Fu, come in.

Happiness and peace to Madame Wei.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

Here, come and tie my belt for me.

Yes.

Do you remember I once said that

I hoped you could tie my belt for me every day?

I remember.

It is already the gods' blessings that I am in your favor.

I've never dared to hope for such an extravagance.

I'd just finished the session in imperial court and wanted to relax.

But then you arrived.

I got news of Wei Qing today

and the weight is now lifted off my shoulders.

I was coming here to thank Your Majesty, but you were busy with national affairs.

I didn't dare to disturb you.

The situation at the frontier is always changing.

I am indeed exhausted and overwhelmed.

Fortunately, triumphant news came in.

The situation looks promising, so I can finally relax a bit.

You must be quite relieved as well.

No matter the circumstances

I'm already at ease as long as I am with Your Majesty.

Well said.

Then you must remember that from now on

I am your greatest support.

No matter when and what

you have nothing to fear.

Because I have Your Majesty as my support

I have nothing to fear.

Of course.

Then I have a favor to ask of you.

No wonder you talk so sweetly today.

It turns out that you have a favor to ask of me.

All right then.

I will agree to anything you want.

You'd really agree to anything?

Why do you have so many questions today?

I will agree to anything that you ask of me.

I just hope that before our child is born

no medical treatments are to be given to me for my illness

so as not to affect our child.

What did you say?

Your illness?

What illness have you contracted?

And you don't want to be treated?

How is her condition?

Your Majesty, there are three stages in gestational diabetes.

Get to the point!

Judging from Madame Wei's pulse, she has reached the second stage.

At anytime... anytime...

What is it?

She could deteriorate into the last stage.

By then, it will be incurable, and she will be constantly dizzy.

Should the pathogens invade her skull, her life might be at risk.

As the chief of all imperial physicians, why would you only know about this now?

I... I...

Your Majesty, I avoided the minister's medical examinations.

Madame Wei is pregnant with the imperial heir.

It is your duty to examine her.

If you didn't get to see Madame Wei, why didn't you report back to me?

I deserve to die.

Your Majesty, please appease your anger. This is all my fault.

Please don't blame anyone else for this.

I want you to come up with a way to cure her.

Ensure that Madame Wei will be safe!

Your Majesty, the medication that can cure this disease

might cause harm to the heir.

Use other medications then!

Madame Wei's illness stems from her pregnancy.

In order to treat her illness, she must... she must...

- She must give up the imperial heir. - No!

You already knew about this?

That's why you kept me in the dark all this time.

You are all dismissed!

- Yes. - Yes.

Your Majesty...

I can pull through this.

Didn't you hear what the minister said?

Why don't we...

I want to keep this child.

We could still have more children in the future.

But your health...

Your Majesty!

Our child is kicking. Can you feel it?

It kicked again.

It is fighting for its life.

Please take a look at this, Your Majesty.

Why are you showing this to me?

Yuan, Heng, Li, Zhen

are the four core values in 'The Book of Changes.'

The gathering of all four virtues indicate the start of life.

'Tun' hexagram, initial difficulty.

Obstacles met in action. All shall be resolved.

Although there are difficulties, there are more possibilities of success.

Obstacles are hard to overcome

but once overcome, it is a path to success.

This is a sign of great omen.

You asked to have your fortune told? That isn't like you.

Did you take this from someone?

I didn't ask for it, nor did I take this from anyone.

I copied it over myself.

I believe that this pregnancy will be the same as this hexagram reading.

If I can stay resolute and persistent, I am sure to turn the situation around.

I hope that Your Majesty can keep this reading with you

to witness the accuracy of its words.

You sure can make merriment out of suffering.

It would be great if the situation took a turn for the better...

but I'd rather not go through this torment.

I don't find this torment.

What did Your Majesty just say?

You are my support.

No matter what, as long as you are by my side

I have nothing to fear.

So, I am not afraid.

Could it be that Your Majesty is the one who is afraid?

Zi Fu...

As long as it all goes according to this reading of the hexagram

I stand by my faith and persist without wavering.

All difficulties shall pass.

The more I feel how our child plays around and moves in my body

the more I love our child.

I must give birth to our child, and shower it with love.

I have love for our child and a strong will to get them through safely.

I believe that both our child and I will be fine.

And we will both be greatly blessed.

Your Majesty!

Urgent news!

General Wei's army were victorious in battle after battle.

The enemies are utterly defeated.

Excellent!

The troops are now attacking Dragon City of the western region!

How great.

Your Majesty, Wei Qing is patriotic and has a strong will.

He has the faith to achieve victory.

Doesn't that fulfill what I have said?

We can overcome anything.

This is our first-ever victory in a battle with foreign enemies!

You have spoken well.

Faith, will, and love, can conquer anything.

Wei Qing will surely kill our enemies and glorify our nation!

General of Chariots and Cavalry, Wei Qing

led thousands of cavalrymen to Dragon City.

We killed 700 enemies.

They surrendered all sorts of weapons.

Good! Collecting these weapons is useful to the improvement of our weapons.

Wei Qing.

You ventured deep into the enemy's lair and returned with great victory.

I must reward you properly.

This is my duty.

I would not dare to take credit for it, nor ask for rewards.

Xue Ze.

Present.

During this war, Gongsun He was defeated by enemies.

He takes no credit nor blame. He won't be rewarded or punished.

Gongsun Ao lost 7,000 men.

Li Guang was captured by the enemies.

Both should be executed.

Your Majesty, although both generals did not render a meritorious service

their loyalty was witnessed by all.

General Li was even wounded in combat by our enemies.

I beg Your Majesty to spare them.

In regards to their loyalty, they can be spared from execution.

Chancellor Xue, let them make up for the sins with their length of service.

Thank your for showing them mercy, Your Majesty.

Out of all four commanders

only General of Chariots and Cavalry Wei Qing has won.

He stormed right into Dragon City in his first battle

and seized their weapons, to plan ahead for our nation's army.

I hereby award Wei Qing the title of Hereditary Acting Marquess

and the reward of a manor.

Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty.

Zi Fu.

Uncle Yi is already making dinner for the family gathering tonight.

Ming Yue and Qiao Qiao are both setting the tables and cutlery in the side hall.

Don't sneak away again tonight.

Let us all have a proper gathering.

Not only are we celebrating the safe return of my brother

but also his achievements.

Sister!

I've returned with the army and was awarded the title of a marquess.

- How about you? - I'm doing very well, my brother.

My brother is even more gallant and confident than before.

But... you have lost weight.

You think that I've lost weight but I have gained a lot more at heart.

You've kept your promise and returned.

I will also keep my promise.

Have you been injured while you were out on the battlefields?

Have you experienced life and death?

I was indeed injured

and experienced life and death.

But... I kept thinking about all the friends and family in Chang An

and the promises that I made to them that I needed to keep.

I managed to pull through it all.

I'm just like you.

I think about all the friends and family who care about me.

I think about my three children who are in need of their mother.

I think about my brother who is going to see the birth of his nephew.

Only then can I pull through it all.

My sister is strong and kind.

You will definitely pull through this.

Shen Jia.

If my sister pushes herself too much, you have to tell me about it.

I... I'll go and help Uncle Yi in the kitchen.

Shen Jia is truly my bosom friend.

I will be fine as long as she is with me.

Once, when I fainted, Shen Jia protected me with her body

and even injured herself.

I should thank her properly then.

You should know that Shen Jia isn't someone

who would ask for anything in return.

You returned victorious this time

and were even awarded a title and a manor.

I think that if Mother and our older brother knew about this

they would be comforted.

It's about time that you consider having your own family.

It's been months since I last saw Fei Luan

but he seems to be even more energetic.

So does General Wei.

You won the first battle that you were ever in.

You're intelligent and courageous.

With time, you are sure to have both civil and military honors.

You will rank high among officials.

It is the blessing of Great Han to have General Wei.

With such trust from His Majesty and Your Highness

I'll most definitely do my best to contribute to the imperial court.

That's good then.

His Majesty's trust in you all these years has not been in vain.

It is also repaying Your Highness for all the years of guidance and support.

While I was away, did Fei Luan take good care of himself?

Fei Luan's life is as usual.

Perhaps it's because he didn't get to see you

he was always a bit worried about you.

Perhaps he was afraid that you'd be in danger on the battlefields

and he might not see you again.

Fei Luan worried too much.

I promised Your Highness that I would return victorious.

I would never break my promise.

Although that is true, General did lose all contact once.

Fei Luan thought that all hope was lost then.

I can't help but think that if I had insisted on you taking Fei Luan

he could have helped you out in times of danger.

It wasn't Fei Luan who helped me out of danger.

It was Your Highness.

It is indeed dangerous on the battlefields.

I had been trapped by the enemies

but I remembered to live up to Your Highness' expectations

and to stay alive to serve you.

It is because I wanted to be alive to serve you

that I could get back on my feet and escape the enemy stronghold.

If it hadn't been for Your Highness

I would have become a ghost in the desert.

Not to mention that I achieved my first victory.

Why would you mention rendering your services to me again?

As long as you are by my side for the years to come

I will be content.

Push harder.

Soak these in hot water to be used later. Hurry!

Push harder.

Hurry up!

- Zi Fu! - Push harder!

Zi Fu! Zi Fu!

- Hurry up! Hurry! - Yes.

- Get some water! Hurry! - Yes.

Your Majesty.

Zi Fu!

Breathe.

All right.

Zi Fu!

Push harder!

Hurry! Push harder!

Push harder, Zi Fu. Push harder.

Breath. Good, push harder.

Zi Fu!

Good.

Push harder.

Push harder.

Uncle Yi.

Push harder.

Do you think she can make it through the danger?

Madame Wei never used medication

since she contracted the illness.

She has already deteriorated to the last stage of diabetes.

I'm afraid that labor is now too difficult for her.

No, my sister has always been very strong-willed.

Push harder!

She will definitely be fine.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, I'm afraid that Madame Wei is now in difficult labor.

If the child isn't delivered soon

both Madame Wei and the child will be in jeopardy.

Your Majesty, at this time of great emergency

which should we try to save?

I ask Your Majesty for your orders.

Your Majesty, I believe that I can pull through this crisis.

But should any mishaps occur

I beg Your Majesty to save our child first.

Your Majesty.

This child is an imperial heir, as well as my life.

I hope that our child can be delivered safe and sound.

I beg Your Majesty to grant me my wish.

Your Majesty! Should I save Madame Wei or the child?

Which should we save?

Please give me your instructions, Your Majesty!

I want them both!

Your Majesty!

- Your Majesty... - What happened?

Speak quickly!

Your Majesty, Madame Wei is too weak.

She has already fainted.

The obstetrician has tried everything that she can

but it is still a difficult labor.

Should this persist, both mother and child's lives will be at risk.

I hope that Your Majesty can make a decision soon.

If both can't be saved, which should we focus on?

Save Madame Wei!

Yes.

[Chuande Palace]

Ancestors of Great Han.

Please bless Madame Wei in overcoming this obstacle.

May both mother and child be safe.

We pray that those who are benevolent can be blessed

and those who are virtuous can be protected.

May Madame Wei be rid of all future calamities

and be blessed with filial children.

Listen.

The sound of drums?

It is the sound of drums!

Yes, it is the sound of drums.

She's finally given birth.

She has indeed been blessed.

Thank you, ancestors of Great Han!

Greetings to Empress Dowager!

Congratulations to Empress Dowager!

You may all get up.

- Mother. - At ease.

Congratulations, Empress Dowager.

The little prince is smart and thoughtful.

He stopped crying when he knew that his grandmother was here to see him.

My grandson is indeed as charming as his father.

He will surely grow up to be like his father.

He will be great in governance, as well as military expeditions

and become a great ruler.

Don't worry, Emperor.

Madame Wei is both kind and virtuous.

She is sure to be all right.

Zi Fu.

Thank you, Empress Dowager.

Zi Fu.

Don't worry, Your Majesty. I have pulled through.

Thank you for risking your life to bear me a son.

It is a son?

This is because of the blessings from Your Majesty and Empress Dowager.

I finally have a son.

I want the whole nation to celebrate this occasion with me.

- Bai Min. - Present.

Order the Grand Scribe to draft an imperial decree to pardon all criminals.

Convey my verbal decree

to get Dongfang Shuo to write up a birth announcement

to thank the ancestors.

- Yes. - Congratulations, Your Majesty!

Congratulations, Your Majesty!

[Changmen Garden]

Madame Wei has ordered me to bring gifts for the third day of the child's birth.

Madame said that if you run short of anything

she will arrange to have them brought over to you.

Madame Wei has already arranged everything that I need.

What could I possibly run short of?

Now that I am in this cold palace

only Madame Wei would keep me on her mind.

I really...

Convey a few words to Madame Wei for me?

I heard the drums beating for quite a long time.

I believe a prince must have been born.

Yes.

Give my good wishes to Madame Wei.

Those who are kind at heart are always blessed. How true.

I wish Madame Wei the best in making it to the top

and being blissfully married and in love with His Majesty.

Yes.

General Wei.

- Duan Hong. - Gongsun.

Wei Qing, you were extremely brave in your very first battle.

But I...

I was to be executed if you hadn't argued my case

Instead, I've had my service lengthened, so I can vindicate myself.

I will never forget your kindness.

You once saved me in a time of peril.

We are brothers who will go through life and death together.

There is no need for such words. Please.

General Wei is truly kind and modest.

I heard that General Wei led your men in the battle

but was modest in taking credit for it.

You shared your merit with your men and your virtue is now known to all.

Now that I've met you, you are indeed as the people have said.

And you are...

I'm the Marquess of Ruyin, Xia Hou Po.

I have just arrived in Chang An, I heard that General Wei has moved

into the imperially bestowed manor.

I came specially to offer you my congratulations.

Now that I see you in person, I am truly in awe.

I am most flattered. Thank you.

Princess Pingyang arrives!

- Greetings to Princess Pingyang! - Greetings to Your Highness.

Your Highness came here in person. I am deeply grateful.

You are too modest, General Wei.

You won your first battle and brought honor to Great Han.

It is only right that I come here to congratulate you.

Open it.

Your Highness has brought me such a valuable gift.

I am most flattered.

This horse is so vivid. How exquisite.

This horse is physically well-built.

It is beautifully proportioned.

Compared to the draft, it really is...

It is far more vivid.

It shook its wings and spread them out to soar.

It seems that it has indeed struggled free.

Not only has it realized its ambition

but it also seems to be soaring above clouds.

It's perfect as a gift to congratulate the general on his first victory.

I look forward to his next victory, and many to come.

Thank you, Your Highness.

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