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[The Virtuous Queen of Han]

[Episode Twenty-Seven]

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

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

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

This horse is physically well-built. It is beautifully proportioned.

It shook its wings and spread them out to soar.

Not only has it realized its ambition

but it also seems to be soaring above clouds.

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

Thank you, Your Highness.

General Wei arrives.

Joy and bliss to Empress Dowager.

General Wei, don't stand on ceremony.

Thank you, Empress Dowager.

Is the Marquess Manor to your liking?

I'm grateful for His Majesty's kindness.

All is well. Thank you for your concern, Empress Dowager.

You are indeed a young hero.

You have honored Great Han and redeemed our dignity.

I'm fortunate that His Majesty had promoted me many times.

Only then could I have the chance to render a meritorious service.

You're modest and motivated.

You're indeed a good brother who was taught by a good sister.

One brought blessings and harmony to the harem

and the other is brave in battles, protecting the nation from enemies.

This truly is the blessing of Great Han.

I'm deeply grateful to His Majesty for his graciousness

so my sister and I could both bring honor to our family.

I am sure to repay him with my life.

Not only are you modest, but also grateful.

Good.

But as for etiquette...

You and your sister are no longer what you used to be.

You now hold military power in your hands.

Madame Wei will take the position of the Empress sooner or later.

From now on, the both of you will have to be very cautious

in your words and actions.

Otherwise...

I believe that Empress Dowager is worried about the rumors of

Princess Pingyang and me.

But I can swear that there is nothing inappropriate

between the princess and me.

Please rest assured, Empress Dowager.

I am certainly not worried about that.

Would I not trust my own daughter?

But when Marquess of Pingyang passed away from illness

there were already rumors of an affair between you and Pingyang.

Now, the rumors are even more widespread.

It is now said that Pingyang is to be married to you

to secure both your power and Madame Wei's in the court and harem

so as to overthrow the Emperor.

Empress Dowager, there is nothing at all to these rumors!

Princess is truly sincere about sharing His Majesty's burdens.

How could she possibly collaborate with a conspiracy?

This is absolutely ridiculous!

When one is placed before the people, one is bound to be talked about.

Even if the rumor is fabricated, it could be made true.

All the feudal kings and marquesses are ready to pounce on this scandal.

Should any one of them accuse the Princess of collaborating

they would barge into the Capital with the excuse to rid the emperor of evil.

It would be another internal conflict between the feudal kings.

Do you understand?

Moreover, the foreign enemies have just been defeated.

They are sure to look for a chance to seek revenge.

By then, we could be at war internally and externally.

Great Han would be in great danger.

My Princess Pingyang would then be condemned for all eternity.

Pingyang offered Zi Fu to the Emperor and then recommended you.

If one delivered a son and is crowned the Empress

and the other made a marquess to be joined in marriage to the princess

wouldn't that fulfill the rumor of the princess gaining authority in the harem

as well as military power?

Zi Fu is virtuous and she bore the Emperor a son.

I would like her to be crowned as the Empress.

But should you and Pingyang...

By then, even if Pingyang swears that she has no intention to seek power

it will be unavoidable.

That's just the public concerns. What about the private?

You used to be the stable boy in Pingyang Manor.

Wouldn't this affair become a laughing matter in the imperial court?

I hope that my daughter can be full of bliss.

But if she is to become a laughingstock

how awkward would that be for her?

Should anyone of them accuse the Princess of collaborating

with imperial relatives to attain power and authority

my Princess Pingyang would then be condemned for all eternity.

You used to be the stable boy in Pingyang Manor.

Wouldn't this affair become a laughing matter in the imperial court?

I present this dance on behalf of all the concubines in the harem

to congratulate the imperial family on the birth of a prince.

You may rise.

Great! This prince was born with perfect timing!

Great tidings come one after another!

I'm content that I could witness such wonderful events.

It is indeed a joyous event that Mother now has a grandson.

But this is all because of Madame Wei's persistence

and her love for her children.

Wei Zi Fu, step forward to receive the imperial decree.

Wei Zi Fu has a pure heart and noble spirit.

She brings harmony to the palace chambers.

She is gentle and kind.

She sired an emperor's son.

She is of admirable virtue and conduct.

She is fit to serve as the role model for all women and mothers.

I hereby pronounce her as the Empress

and the title shall be conferred at a later date.

Thank you, Empress Dowager.

Thank you for your graciousness, Your Majesty.

You may rise.

Thank you, Empress Dowager.

Congratulations to Madame Wei on being crowned the Empress.

May Your Majesty and Madame Wei enjoy an everlasting marriage

and bless good fortune to all.

Congratulations to Mother and Your Majesty

on the crowning of a virtuous empress.

Congratulations to Madame Wei.

As an older sister, she is virtuous and kind.

Her younger brother is intelligent, brave, and kindhearted.

It could be said that there are two heroes in the Wei family.

Thank you for your compliments, Princess.

Duan Hong!

Present!

Duan Hong is my highly valued official, and he is also like a brother to you.

I'll leave it to you to arrange the coronation ceremony.

I'll obey the imperial decree.

I'll do my best to arrange the coronation ceremony

for Your Majesty and Madame Wei.

Your Majesty, I have a matter to report.

What is the matter?

I wish to ask Your Majesty to bestow marriage to me.

Marquess of Guannei is a man of great bravery and deserves a beauty.

Tell me who this lady is.

I am sure to bestow her hand in marriage to you.

The lady I have in mind is...

Shen Jia, who has stayed by my sister's side through thick and thin.

I hear that you are both already acquainted from Pingyang Manor.

You must have known each other well.

Shen Jia is kind and gentle.

She is very capable, and skilled in handiwork.

She is a good match for you. I will grant this marriage!

- Your subject, Wei Qing... - Your servant, Shen Jia...

thank Your Majesty for your kindness.

You may both rise.

Congratulations, General Wei.

Congratulations to Madame Wei, on one joy after another.

Thank you for all your warm wishes.

Sister.

Why didn't you mention to me

that you would ask His Majesty to bestow marriage to you?

Haven't you always wanted me to start a family of my own?

Isn't this what you've wished for?

Why did you choose Shen Jia?

His Majesty's words were well said.

Shen Jia and I have known each other since we were young.

We know each other well.

Moreover, she is kind, gentle, and skilled in handiwork.

I'm truly happy for you if you truly feel for Shen Jia

but I know that you once rejected her blatantly

and only treated her as a sister.

Wei Qing, a sisterly affection is different from romantic feelings.

I rejected her years ago.

After experiencing life and death

I can see her affection for me through her body language.

When I heard that she was injured from rescuing you

I felt my heart ache.

That was when I realized that I have romantic feelings for her.

Is that so?

But I didn't notice that you revealed any feelings for her then.

Feelings are buried deep in my heart.

Why would I have to reveal them?

Perhaps I was too young and ignorant back then

to understand what love truly is.

But now, I've already fallen for Shen Jia without even knowing.

What about Princess Pingyang?

What has this got to do with Princess?

Princess is... We are both indebted to Her Highness.

You're right! I would risk my life to repay Her Highness' kindness.

But I'm only grateful to her for her help and encouragement.

There are no other feelings.

Moreover, Her Highness should be matched

with families of great generals and marquesses!

Judging by how anxious and agitated you are

could I have been right?

Sister, you might be clever, but you are not me.

How can you determine who it is that I love?

Shen Jia and I both have affection for each other.

I cannot let her down.

My brother... Is it really love or pity that you have for Shen Jia?

Or are you actually afraid that there are rumors accusing

Princess of rebellion by marrying you to secure military power

and making use of my authority in the palace?

My brother, if you would be influenced because I am to be made Empress

then I would rather not be an Empress!

You won't be the Empress?

Do you know the consequences of that decision?

His Majesty's love for you is so deep.

How could you let him down?

Moreover, you've suffered so much over the past few years.

From when you entered the palace to now, how many crises have you been in?

When were you not in grave danger and on the verge of death?

Although you have now overcome all these obstacles

there will definitely be new concubines in the future.

If you aren't the Empress

how can you protect yourself and your young children?

It seems that one of the reasons you are marrying Shen Jia

is really because I am made the Empress.

You have risked your life so many times in order to protect me.

How could I sacrifice the happiness of my brother for my own glory?

For your sake, I am not afraid even if my life is threatened.

You must choose the one you love if you truly mean well for me.

To think that I, Wei Qing, led an army of thousands

into the desert to attack Dragon City with our lives

and not once have I even frowned in the presence of bloodshed.

I have never backed away from life-threatening situations.

Enemies treated me as a brave general!

Yet my sister treats me like a child who still needs to be fed.

I can't even decide who I wish to marry!

Should my subjects and soldiers hear about this

how am I to hold my head up as a general?

How am I to give out orders in the army?

But if you should give out orders to me as an Empress

then I could not disobey you.

But as my sister...

I will tell you that Shen Jia and I

are in love with each other!

Shen Jia is kind and gentle. We are both very much alike.

Princess is too highly ranked and tough!

How could she be whom I love?

I beg you not to stir up any unnecessary trouble

to have me blamed by His Majesty

and laughed at by the soldiers and all other people!

This tune that Zi Fu just played is underlined with great suppression.

Each note is filled with hesitation. Are you troubled?

I...

Zi Fu, come over here.

You're going to be my empress soon.

Should husband and wife share all joy and worries together?

I'm willing to share Zi Fu's worries.

Your Majesty's gentle words are as steadfast as a solid promise.

That has already made me very content.

I no longer worry about anything else.

It seems that I have to read between the lines.

I remember the day that Your Majesty bestowed the marriage ribbon to me.

You said that you're willing to be an ordinary married couple

who would assist each other in need.

For the past few years, things might not have been all well

but we've grown to know and love each other.

We're closer than any other ordinary couple.

Of course.

That is why I want you to be my empress.

Your Majesty, it is because we are already so in love

that it doesn't really matter if I become the empress or not.

What?

Being in love with each other is all about the heart, not the status.

If the affection is real, then the status is well deserved.

Do you think that those rumors mean more than my heart?

Those nosy meddlers might be jealous of my love for you

or my sister's great influence and spread rumors about you.

Why would you take it to heart?

Your Majesty is a wise ruler. You keep your ears and eyes wide open.

Of course, you'd never pay attention to these fabricated rumors.

But I'm afraid that once I take the place of the empress

I'll draw negative attention to my closest friends and family.

The tongue is not steel, and yet it cuts.

I am not afraid of that.

When I first took the throne

imperial relatives of my aunt and Empress Chen surrounded me.

But I chose to undertake the pressure to take you to the palace with me.

No matter what, I refuse to have my loved ones aggrieved.

We've worked hard for so many years and overcome so many obstacles.

We can now finally be married.

This is such a rare opportunity.

Zi Fu, could you be fearless of all rumors for my sake?

I really want you to be my empress.

Share my glory and everything that I own with me.

Your Majesty...

Besides, haven't you always hoped for harmony in the harem?

I've been looking forward to the day when you lead the harem

while I lead the nation and share all the joy and worries together.

Then we'll see if your harem is more harmonious

or is my nation more prosperous?

Zi Fu, do you dare to take on this challenge with me?

- I'd love to... - And that is all it takes!

Ignore everything else.

I definitely would love to share all worries and happiness with you.

I also hope that everyone can

be with the ones they love.

I'll do it. Let me do it.

- All right, here you go. - Look! It's flying!

- It's flying! - Here you go.

- This is great! It's flying! - Yes.

Look! It's flying so high!

The princesses are flying it so high.

I will tell you that Shen Jia and I

are both in love with each other!

Princess is too highly ranked and tough!

How could she be the one I love?

Yet my sister treats me like a child who still needs to be fed.

I can't even decide who I wish to marry!

I beg you not to stir up any unnecessary trouble

to have me blamed by His Majesty

and laughed at by the soldiers and all the other people!

Zi Fu, why do you stand here staring blankly?

I'm fine.

Cai Xia.

You have just fully recovered. Be careful not to catch a cold.

Here.

Thank you for taking such good care of me and the princesses all these years.

Even now that you're getting married and busy preparing for your wedding

you still stayed up late to make a kite for them for their amusement.

Move back... look.

It's flying higher, right?

Why are you being so polite to me now?

Is it because you can't bear to see me leave?

Don't worry. His Majesty has bestowed an imperial permit to me.

Even after I'm married

I can come into the palace to visit and take care of you.

We've been bosom friends for so many years and now you're getting married.

You're even marrying my dearest younger brother.

I'm very glad.

I'm just not sure if this is a harmonious union.

I am but an ordinary woman.

Now that I can marry a marquess who is also a general

it will definitely be a harmonious union.

Moreover, he is the one I love.

- Fly higher! - Look! It's flying so high!

It is so high up!

A small kite can actually soar in the clear, blue skies.

That is already its blessing.

I am already content.

But the kite can only fly with the wind.

It is restricted by the strings.

Its happiness can only be in the hands of others.

The kite is falling down!

No! Let it fly again!

Princesses, don't be anxious.

I'll let it fly again, all right?

Even if it falls

the kite has at least once been close to the skies.

It has no regrets.

For me, as long as the skies would allow me to approach

it is already a god-sent marriage.

I'll do my very best to show the skies my true affections

so that he will allow me to soar by his side in life and death.

- Make it fly! - Don't be anxious.

I'll go and help them out now.

Shen Jia...

Make it fly!

I think that I'll definitely be in great bliss.

Zi Fu, please give me your blessing.

You'll definitely be in great bliss.

I will always remember my promise to Your Highness.

I will serve you all my life.

The peach tree is young and elegant, brilliant are its flowers.

This young lady is going to her future home

and will order well her chamber and house.

But I am not this lady who is going to be married.

Your Highness...

What is it?

Empress Dowager has asked for you.

Warm blessings to Your Highness.

- Happiness and peace to Mother. - Greetings to Empress Dowager.

You're here? Come over quickly.

You have great taste.

Pick out a gift for me.

These are Mother's most treasured items.

I wonder who has such an honor to receive Mother's gift?

Who else except for Wei Qing's future wife?

Wei Qing is a meritorious official, as well as our relative.

We must not forget the right etiquette.

Pick out the suitable one for me.

Then bring it to Shen Jia later on my behalf.

Why would you have me bring it to her?

Is it to prove those rumors wrong?

Fortunately, your brother doesn't believe in those rumors.

If he doesn't crown Zi Fu as the empress in order to avoid suspicion

he'd have lost a virtuous empress.

Zi Fu will soon be crowned the empress

and her brother Wei Qing will soon be married

so the rumors are immediately proved to be wrong.

Most importantly, the kinship between Che Er and you aren't influenced.

Zi Fu and Che Er can stay as deeply in love as before.

I can then be at ease.

Mother is certainly pleased with Wei Qing's marriage.

I believe Mother must have more or less encouraged it along?

What are you talking about?

How could I possibly decide his marriage for him?

That day when Wei Qing asked your brother to bestow marriage

weren't you there as well?

When did I even utter a word?

I was actually quite surprised as well.

Now that I think about it carefully

Zi Fu has always treated Shen Jia as her bosom friend.

A while ago when Zi Fu was pregnant

Shen Jia injured herself to protect Zi Fu and her child.

It is only natural that they are now going to be in-laws.

Bosom friends...

Moreover, they are all recommended to the palace by you.

Now that the sister is crowned empress and the brother a marquess

while Shen Jia has merit in protecting Zi Fu and her son.

She will also soon be the wife of a marquess.

Their achievements will also make you proud.

Your brother is grateful to you for your meritorious services

and now you are even closer than ever.

You should be happy about it.

Look. What do you think about this?

Is this suitable for Shen Jia?

Shen Jia was after all born a servant.

How could this luxurious accessory suit Shen Jia?

Even if she isn't suitable for it

considering her friendship with the future Empress

and marriage to the Empress' brother

this will suit her.

If you find none of these suitable

then choose something else for me to bring over to her.

She was at least originally from your Pingyang Manor.

If you don't have the right etiquette

you won't live up to your demeanor as the princess of Great Han.

I'm doing this for your sake.

Thank you, Your Highness!

How could Jia Er deserve such kindness from Empress Dowager?

Any gift is a great blessing to us!

How could we possibly be picky?

But should the gift be too meager

it would make Empress Dowager and Your Highness look bad.

Wei Qing is already a hereditary acting marquess now.

We were all recommended by Your Highness then.

If her accessory case is too empty, it might be embarrassing.

It would also make Your Highness look bad.

But all in all, it is Your Highness' credit that Jia Er could be so blessed.

These gifts are all great blessings and sentiments from Your Highness.

Jia Er would like anything that is bestowed to her.

Empress Dowager would never give out any gift that isn't appropriate.

No matter what, Shen Jia is the sister-in-law of the future empress.

Exactly. Little did I expect to have the honor to be the mother

of the future empress' sister-in-law.

It is indeed unexpected.

Although it is so, Jia Er has served Zi Fu well all these years.

This is the blessing that she earned.

Now Zi Fu and Shen Jia are even closer than they were at Pingyang Manor?

Of course!

Zi Fu treats Jia Er well

and Jia Er also treats her with utter devotion!

Your Highness also knew how risky it was when Zi Fu carried the prince.

Once, she almost fainted

and Jia Er was afraid that the child would be hurt if she fell.

Jia Er immediately used herself as the cushion to protect Zi Fu.

She was covered in injuries from Zi Fu's fall.

Isn't this child silly?

She protected the little prince

so she should have been heavily rewarded?

Yes, Zi Fu did say that she would repay Jia Er's kindness.

But who knew that Jia Er would be repaid with a great marriage?

Fortunately, Wei Qing is most obedient to his sister.

That is how this marriage is now possible.

Now Zi Fu and Jia Er are truly of a family.

It seems that it is all Wei Zi Fu's credit

that Wei Qing is getting married?

Yes, indeed!

You have to take good care of yourself from now on.

Don't be sad, and don't miss me.

Since we won't meet again, let us forget about each other.

Forget about each other?

Greetings to Your Highness.

You're not coming to visit Fei Luan anymore?

I am too busy.

Yes. You are busy preparing for the wedding.

I have yet to congratulate the general on your upcoming wedding.

Thank you, Your Highness.

When your sister is conferred the title of empress

and you are made the prince's imperial uncle

it will be two joyous events.

When one has great achievements, he abandons the old for the new.

That is inevitable.

Your old friend, Fei Luan, is of no importance.

Since you're busy with joyous events

why is the general alone and upset in here?

I am not upset.

I've been busy with the wedding preparations

and feel guilty for not being able to look after Fei Luan, that's all.

Are you guilty for not being able to take care of Fei Luan...

or for betraying the promise to serve me for life?

Or is it because you've broken the

promise to the last wish of Marquess of Pingyang

or are you guilty for betraying the true love in your heart?

I would never break my promise to serve you for life.

I would never ever break my oath to Marquess of Pingyang!

No matter the situation or my position, with a word from Your Highness

I would not hesitate to lay down my life for you!

What exactly are your affections...

I am just being loyal!

I'm just repaying the kindness of your guidance and encouragement.

Since you only mean to repay my kindness without emotion for me

why are you still sentimentally attached to this place?

Is there another reason behind your marriage?

I have no sentimental attachments to this place.

This marriage is also of my own free will.

Really? Look at me and say that again.

Look at me!

What are you marrying for?

I truly am...

marrying for love.

For love?

Of course.

The person that you love the most is your sister.

You do everything for her.

You kicked over the carriage and injured Han Yan for her.

You left the palace without permission for her.

You asked me for several favors, all for her sake!

And now, you've even abandoned your own happiness.

Just so that your sister can be a great empress of history!

I ask that Your Highness not make such speculations.

I ask that Your Highness give me your heartfelt blessing.

Please stop making it difficult for me.

Then I wish General Wei a blissful marriage with your wife.

And I wish Madame Wei great blessings

in becoming a virtuous empress of history!

Take care, Your Highness.

Did you invite me over to practice with you

or to fight for our lives?

Let go of my hand!

Wei Qing, you're drunk.

Let go of my hand! Let go!

Wei Qing, have you gone insane?

I have lost my mind.

I really hope that I have lost my mind.

If I'd lost my mind, I wouldn't be upset.

If I'd lost my mind, I wouldn't think of her face

and those hurtful words that she said.

I'm not just doing this for my sister.

I'm actually doing this more for her sake!

I said that I am marrying for love.

But she didn't know that...

I was referring to my love for her!

If she is to be with me

she would only be slandered and reprimanded by others.

Her righteousness would be viewed

as the viciousness to overtake this nation.

You are talking about the princess?

I was once but a stable boy in her manor.

How could I be worthy of her?

She should be with a graceful, charming, nobleman

who would not have to risk his life in battle.

Wei Qing! You're drunk!

Let me drink to my death!

Give it to me!

Wei Qing!

This is how it is now! Sadness is useless.

For the sake of the one that you cherish and love

keep her at the bottom of your heart and protect her in secret!

How is that not what I thought to myself?

But... I've made her so sad.

My heart aches so much!

Now that it has come to this stage, you have no other choice.

I just have one question for you.

What are you going to do about Miss Shen Jia?

Shen Jia will make a good wife.

She's always been true to me.

Whether it be kinship or friendship, I've always seen her as someone dear.

I will treat her well.

I won't let her down.

Since you have already thought it all through

Let it all go. It is beyond you now.

Since you've asked for her hand, go through with the wedding.

Since you've turned away from your love, forget her completely.

Make everyone who loves you be at ease.

Duan Hong, I'm really impressed by you.

In the past, you left when you said you would.

When you returned, you had moved on. How carefree.

I really hope that I can follow your lead.

If you have no other choice, and you can't let it go...

you still have to let it go!

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