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[The Virtuous Queen of Han]

[Episode Thirty-Four]

What did you dream about?

I am chased by this monster every day.

How is this a monster? This is a bear.

'The chief diviner foretold bears and brown bears'

'are auspicious intimation of sons.'

If you dream of bears, it means that you will give birth to a son.

If you can really bear me another son

I shall award the title of Madame to this silly Lady Wang.

Your Majesty.

Last night... you've been waiting for a long time?

I've broken my promise.

There are many in the harem.

You can't always come over to mine.

I've always wanted Your Majesty to favor all the others as well.

If you have tears in your eyes, you can show them to me.

If you feel aggrieved, you can be honest with me.

I do not feel aggrieved.

You have your reasons for not being here.

I could then have some time and entertainment to myself.

You've painted these ladles from your heart.

The colors are dark.

It must also be dark and gloomy in your heart.

You are my wife.

If you won't tell me when you're upset, who can you tell?

I foresaw this when I asked Your Majesty to select new concubines.

The duties of the Empress

the hope of producing more offspring

and the empathy I have for the other concubines

are always on my mind.

But in the end, no matter how logical the principles are

how broadminded I am

I couldn't help feeling upset.

But as your husband

I prefer to see you get jealous because of me.

You must remember that no matter what happens

the spot that you have in my heart will never change.

Everyone thinks that Wei Qing has died from the assassination

but I am afraid to announce it.

Our men are all stationed in Huainan and it is going according to plan.

Wei Qing has already prepared three lines of defense.

The first line of defense is at Chenggao Pass.

Liu An and King of Hengshan are at odds.

If he sends out his troops, he will surely avoid his brother's lands.

Then he is sure to go through Chenggao Pass.

But Chenggao Pass is very wide.

It won't be difficult for Liu An to fight his way out.

That is why there is a second line of defense.

It is between Mountain Xiao and Han Valley.

This place is unusually deep and dangerous.

It is a natural barrier.

My informants reported back to me

to say that Liu An has been in touch with feudal states near this region.

It seems that Liu An wants to use this area as his base.

He hopes to ambush Chang An with the aide of the natural barrier.

Although Wei Qing is still in the secret chamber

he has already stationed his men inside and outside that area.

The barriers hold well.

It will not be easy to launch an attack at it.

We've already taken the initiative to ambush in the area.

We can wipe out Liu An's entire army.

Well done, Wei Qing.

We seem to be on the defense in this strategy

but in fact we are the ones who are attacking.

We shall wait for the enemies in comfort and shoot the fish in the barrel.

Liu An's Palace Attendant, Lei Bei, is kneeling outside Weiyang Palace

to seek audience with you.

This man is Liu An's confidant.

He is here in Chang An at this time...

I hope that he doesn't mess things up for me.

Your Majesty, I have come to Chang An urgently

out of my loyalty to Your Majesty.

I cannot sit still while King of Huainan intends to rebel against you.

I have come here especially to notify you

so that you can send out your army to suppress him.

King of Huainan has always behaved well within his territories.

He is known for the love of his people.

A mere palace attendant like you dares to offend your own superior!

If you don't have any evidence

you will be charged with slandering a feudal king!

This is not a slander.

King of Huainan has been building up his army for a long time.

He has waited for the right time to strike.

Great General's assassination was the order of King of Huainan.

He hoped Wei Qing's murder would be a detriment to your army.

Do you think that I am fatuous?

Do you think that I couldn't figure that out

and station my soldiers there ahead of time?

I beg Your Majesty for forgiveness.

I was just eager to renounce a bad cause for justice.

That is why I was in such a rush to notify you.

But there is one matter that Your Majesty might not know of.

Liu An has already secretly planted his spy close to Your Majesty.

That man is the Prefect of the Gentleman-of-the-Palace, Duan Hong!

Are you talking about me?

Your Majesty, Duan Hong has met with Liu An in private many times.

He revealed your strategies and deployment of troops

so that Liu An could be prepared in advance.

- Guards! - Present!

Arrest him!

Yes!

Your Majesty, Duan Hong has betrayed you to conspire with Liu An!

I am just here to tell you the truth. Why have you arrested me?

Allow me to also tell you the truth.

I was ordered by His Majesty to meet with Liu An.

Moreover, didn't you just betray your king?

What right do you have to accuse me?

Exactly!

Lei Bei, you betray Liu An today to seek refuge with me

but you could also betray me one day to join the camp of another.

A fickle-minded person like you is not wanted by Great Han!

Not to mention that because of you, my strategy is now ruined!

What?

Do you really think that I know nothing of Liu An's actions?

Duan Hong's betrayal is faked.

Wei Qing is truly assassinated but his injuries are faked!

This is just to lure the enemy out.

We have already planted our ambush.

Once Liu An starts a war, we'll wipe them all out.

But you escaped with Liu An's secret and came here.

He is sure to be weary of your accusation.

Do you think that Liu An will still send out his army now?

Lei Bei, you've ruined my great plan.

You deserve to die!

Please spare my life, Your Majesty!

You're going to Huainan?

Now that Lei Bei came to us, Liu An will hold his troops back.

He will be even more cautious in the future.

He will have more time to build up his army and conspire with more people.

He will be an even greater threat to Great Han in the future.

If the foreign enemies invade us again and Liu An...

starts a war then we will be pulled at both ends.

It will be impossible for us to safeguard ourselves.

At the moment, we don't have enough time to organize our troops.

It's difficult to deploy the troops all the way to Huainan.

Moreover, Liu An is known for his virtues.

We do not have concrete evidence of his treason.

Even if we could send our troops in

we would not be able to justify our cause.

I understand all that.

But even if Wei Qing leads the army

we can't be sure to defeat the skilled soldiers of Huainan.

It is because we cannot take them by force that we will attempt to use wit.

Not only can I look closely into the marquesses

and officials who are conspiring with him while I am there

so that Your Majesty can be prepared

but also clamp down on his troops

in order to ensure Your Majesty's victory.

If this plan can succeed, it is indeed the best strategy by far.

But Duan Hong, you aren't taking any of your men with you at all.

If you fail to win over the trust of Liu An

you're on your own.

Despite how skilled you are in martial arts

how could you possibly take down thousands of soldiers?

I am reluctant to lose my most important subject.

Since Lei Bei accused me of conspiring with Liu An

Your Majesty should demote me as proof of your distrust.

I might then be able to gain the trust of Liu An.

The few interactions that I've had with Liu An

make me realize how much he is in need of capable subjects.

With my abilities, he couldn't bear to kill me.

Do you know that a slight mistake could easily get you killed?

Then I look to Your Majesty's blessings for that one chance to survive.

Greetings to Empress.

Duan Hong.

I was about to bid you farewell at Jiaofang Palace.

I saw the lights as I went past the imperial river.

I thought it must be you, so I came over here instead.

I am praying for you by lighting the wishing lanterns.

'May my brother stay safe.'

Thank you, my sister.

You were suddenly demoted and sent faraway to Huainan.

Although I am not to ask about the details of this matter

I believe that you carry huge responsibilities.

The responsibility may be heavy and the road is long

but I'll be able to protect people of Chang An and Weiyang Palace.

That is all worthwhile.

Duan Hong, can you be honest with me?

Is the mission of grave danger?

Why would I fear any danger when I have your prayers?

'Pray for the return of Father.'

This is my only wish.

If this can come true, I have no other regrets.

Duan Hong, I will continue to keep an eye out for Uncle Duan

and send men to search for him.

But you have to return safely in order to reunite with your father.

Even if I fail to make it back, my soul definitely will.

So as to protect those whom I love.

Summon the ambassador of the Celestial Empire.

Commandant Duan Hong to see the King!

Commandant Duan Hong greets the King.

Greetings to the Crown Prince.

Master Duan isn't here to search for your father nor to chat with me?

My King, I am here as an ambassador.

An ambassador?

That traitor Lei Bi slandered me before His Majesty.

You are here on orders to strip me of my territories

and kill my clan, right?

I am here to investigate this matter instead of making an assumption.

I have no intention to rebel against His Majesty.

Do you believe that I was framed by villains?

It doesn't matter what I believe.

My King should be concerned about what I report back to His Majesty.

Would you say that Huainan has remained faithful?

Would His Majesty believe in you?

I do not plan to report back to Chang An.

Are you saying that you are here to render your services to me?

Exactly.

I'm afraid that you're just pretending to side with me

in order to investigate me.

All right.

Lei Bei revealed that I have made friends with the king.

No matter what I report back

I will not be able to win the trust of Liu Che.

I asked to be the ambassador

so that I could be here to render my services to you.

But Your Highness has dismissed me.

It turns out that my loyalty and courage are useless.

Even if I had killed Lei Bei to avenge the King, it is still useless.

Even if I've visited King of Hengshan in secret last night

to get him to reconcile with you, it is still useless!

Under such circumstances, I am left with no other choice.

If you want me dead, I won't bother you to make it so.

I can easily take my own life!

Hold on!

Are you really here to render your services to me?

Liu Che had already suspected me.

Wei Qing is getting more arrogant and pushing me around.

Even if Lei Bei did not rat me out

I already planned to render my services to you.

In order to survive, you would definitely say some pretty words.

But you volunteered to come here to investigate us.

You might head back to ask for rewards the moment you leave here.

If I didn't volunteer to do this

how could I escape from Chang An to serve my new master?

My King, I have brought three gifts with me to prove my loyalty to you.

Do you still want them?

What are the three gifts that you speak of?

The first gift is a piece of news.

Wei Qing was not wounded at all.

No wonder my informants said that Wei Qing recovered swiftly

after Lei Bei arrived at the palace.

He was inspecting and training the soldiers as usual.

Liu Che already predicted that since Wei Qing is extremely capable

well versed in the art of war

and seen as a ghost in the eyes of foreign enemies

if you were to start a war

you would definitely assassinate Wei Qing first.

Hence, he arranged Wei Qing to fake his injury

to trick you into underestimating us and send in your troops.

Then Wei Qing would ambush your flanks.

So after Lei Bei's betrayal, Liu Che reckoned that I wouldn't send in my troops

so Wei Qing doesn't have to pretend to be wounded anymore?

You're using this information to do us a favor?

You were there when Wei Qing was assassinated.

You even protected him and killed the assassins.

It is because Liu Che didn't trust me

he had Wei Qing put on an act and pretend to be dead.

I protected him with my life, but he already had his armor on.

Nothing would have happened to him in the first place.

The both of them are equally cunning!

I even treated them as my brothers!

In comparison, My King has the virtue and composure of a wise ruler.

This villain, Liu Che, has always been mean and ungrateful.

In terms of virtue, I am definitely better than him!

Liu Che knows that we will not send our troops in.

Therefore, this gift of yours means nothing to Huainan at all.

Fine! I have a second gift.

Does it look familiar, My King?

Lei Bei's sword?

The owner of the sword now lies in the dirt at the pavilion on Yuema Slope.

He is there repenting for betraying Your Highness.

Well done.

I've trained my troops for years and even chosen an auspicious day

but now I have to start all over again because of this damned Lei Bei!

You have indeed helped me vent my anger.

But the death of one man is just enough to please me for the time being.

It doesn't mean much to me.

It seems that Your Highness is most eager to find out

about the gift in regards to your biological brother, King of Hengshan?

Are you saying that you can assist me in reconciling with him?

Exactly.

I'm not only here as the ambassador of the Celestial Empire

but also the secret messenger of Liu Ci, King of Hengshan.

Stop making up such nonsense.

My uncle has never gotten along with my father.

Internal dissent dissolves at the threat of external invasion.

Your Highness has always been very cautious and you hesitate to start a war

because you are worried about the threat of King of Hengshan, right?

King of Hengshan has exactly the same thoughts.

He is afraid that you'd invade his lands

and thus lives in great anxiety.

And now he is no longer fearful and doubtful of me?

Not anymore.

I have convinced him to join forces with Your Highness.

Once Your Highness grants me permission

I will arrange for you to meet with King of Hengshan in secret.

How ridiculous.

A mere Duan Hong who has neither wealth nor power

could sway a king to make an alliance?

I am curious about how you managed to resolve the years of resentment

between me and my younger brother.

You fell out with King of Hengshan because of psychological issues.

Even rare treasures cannot resolve the issues.

Only this item in my pouch could bring your kinship back to life.

Millet?

This is enough to reconcile you and your brother.

This is the bushel of millet that will unite you both to seize the world!

Your Majesty, there is a report from Huainan.

A cattle leader?

Duan Hong has kept his life.

He's made it past the first round.

Once a cow puts on a cattle leader, it can only follow.

He has succeeded in pulling Liu An in.

I believe Liu An must now be lead by Duan Hong's string

and walking step by step into our trap.

Duan Hong is indeed both intelligent and courageous.

Who would have known that with just a bushel of millet

he could win the trust of Liu An?

He's sent us good news so quickly.

'Even a foot of cloth can be stitched up.'

'Even a bushel of millet can be ground.'

'How could two blood brothers not make up with one another?'

This is the folk song that people used to sing.

It tells the story of Liu An's father and the late emperor.

King Li of Huainan, Liu Chang, had no regards for the law.

My grandfather tolerated him many times.

Yet he didn't repent and even rebelled against the emperor.

My grandfather couldn't bear to kill his own brother

so he sentenced him to exile.

But King Li killed himself.

My grandfather was then made to bear the mark of killing his kin.

So Duan Hong reminded both kings of the loss of their father

and they will now fight against the same enemy, as brothers.

My grandfather pitied them for having lost their father.

He buried the grudges and still allowed them to be made kings.

But they are ungrateful and only remembered the past grudges.

They also plan to rebel, just like their father.

If I don't take them both down, how could I face the deceased emperor?

Now that Duan Hong had made both kings join forces and bury the hatchet

King of Huainan is sure to put him in an important position.

He pretends to draw them closer, but in fact

he intends to drive a wedge between them in secret.

Both brothers will surely suffer great losses.

He will be able to stop the rebellion before it happens.

I have great faith in Duan Hong.

But there is potential danger stirring in the northwest.

They have retreated after being defeated once.

But they can make a comeback in no time.

Do not worry, Your Majesty.

Since Duan Hong has already pinned down both kings in Huainan

it is safe in the nation now.

I would ask to lead the army to prove to the foreign enemies

that they are sure to be defeated

whenever they try to cross the borders.

This will make them know their place.

Good!

Why would I fear any unrest when I have the both of you by my side?

Take Huo Qu Bing with you to the battlefields.

Let the foreign enemies know that we have many capable men.

A teenage boy will be enough to scare them out of their wits!

Yes!

Auntie!

Agile Colonel Huo Qu Bing greets the Empress!

Here.

Colonel is indeed mighty and proud.

Of course! I am no longer a sickly little child.

Uncle taught me horseback riding and archery.

Uncle Duan taught me martial arts.

Now I am skilled in horseback riding, archery, and martial arts.

You may be skilled in martial arts, but you are still too young.

I can still make achievements even if I am young.

His Majesty took the throne when he was sixteen.

He made a name for himself almost instantly.

Don't worry, Auntie. This is but a small battle.

I can handle it with ease.

I am worried that you're too young and vigorous.

You may be too confident.

His Majesty might have taken the throne at sixteen years of age

but he was trained in both literary and military aspects since he was little.

He knows the principles of governance well

and the teachings of the wise.

That is why he is logical and reasonable in his reign.

But what about you?

You've never read military books and know nothing about strategies.

The strategies written in the military books

are all about strategies used in wars on the central plains.

But I'd be out in the deserts

facing foreign enemies of the western regions.

The military strategies will have to be different anyway.

Moreover, the key factor in battle is the tactics.

If we only keep to the military books and the art of war

we would be too slow to respond quickly and resourcefully.

That all sounds logical.

But it is life and death on the battlefields.

The commander not only shoulders the honor and failure

but also the safety of all the soldiers and the people at the frontier.

You will only bring harm to yourself and others if you're too cocky.

Auntie, I've been going to military camps with Uncle since I was little.

I often listen to him talk about the deployment of troops

and the analysis of the foreign enemies.

I've already memorized all the strategies of war.

Moreover, His Majesty assigned a troop of elite soldiers to me

and Uncle is leading the army.

I am not fighting alone, nor can I make decisions on my own.

You don't have to worry, Auntie.

It seems that Qu Bing isn't just a hot-headed fellow.

You do seem to be a commander of great strategies.

It's just that foreign enemies are ferocious and great in combat.

On the battlefield, you must be sure not to be reckless and overly confident.

I'll obey your orders!

I was a very sickly child from birth.

I'm grateful to Auntie for taking such good care of me.

That is why I can now fight against enemies in war

and have such achievements.

I, Huo Qu Bing, promise to return in great victory

to repay Auntie's kindness in raising me.

Although it is my wish to pacify the foreign enemies

what I wish for more is your safe return.

That is the best way to repay me.

Don't worry, Auntie.

Uncle and I will definitely return home safely.

Auntie can just wait here in Chang An for our good news.

Your...

Great blessings to Your Majesty.

The zither is a display of one's mood.

Your tune is subtle and melodious.

The enchanting melody lingers on.

It's like the wind that swirls in the deep valleys.

You have quite the artistic talent.

Thank you for the compliments, Your Majesty.

My tunes are all just about little things in life.

How can they be compared to Your Majesty's tune

that tells the story of the world?

You have heard me play?

I haven't had the honor to hear Your Majesty play yet.

But Your Majesty cares about the world

and your breadth of spirit extends beyond mountains and rivers.

The tune of the zither must be like the one who plays it.

Mighty and magnanimous.

You're smart and quick-witted.

The tune of your zither is amazing.

I happened to pass through here but was drawn over by the music.

But after listening to it carefully, I spot the sorrow in the tune.

It as if the wind tried to pass through the valley, but couldn't.

It makes one sigh.

Your Majesty has seen through my little techniques.

The wind is trapped and the tune tell its story.

Are you comparing yourself to that wind?

I wouldn't dare to do so.

It's just that although everything seems great in the palace

it is difficult to find a bosom friend who knows music well.

The great musician Bo Ya broke his zither

when his bosom friend in music was gone.

When I was playing the zither, I wondered to myself...

Is there anyone who can play a tune with me?

What is difficult about finding a bosom friend in music?

Tonight, let us ignore the regulations of the rites.

We shall talk only of music.

- You are... - My last name is Jiang.

Lady Jiang. Good.

Am I dreaming? Is this a dream?

No.

What is this?

A jade accessory given to me by my family before I entered the harem.

They told me to tie it on my waist before I am favored by Your Majesty

to pray for blessings and children.

I will grant you that wish.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, I have urgent news to report to you!

What urgent news?

Can't it wait?

Empress said that this is an important matter.

It must be reported to you immediately.

What is it about?

Congratulations, Your Majesty!

Lady Wang is pregnant with an imperial heir!

Her Highness is already taking care of her in Lateral Courts.

She is waiting for Your Majesty to head over there.

The dream of the bear is indeed an auspicious sign!

- Prepare the carriage. - It is all set.

I will await Your Majesty's return.

Che Er only has one son.

It isn't enough.

In order to consolidate the foundation of Great Han

the imperial family of Great Han must have numerous offspring.

As the head of the harem

it is your responsibility to ensure the abundance of offspring.

Your Majesty, as the ruler of a nation

you have the duty to reassure the people.

Although I'm in the harem

I'm not completely ignorant of the current situation.

All the feudal kings, Your Majesty's brothers and uncles

all took hold of military powers in their own territories.

Since the founding of Han, it's been known that feudal kings stir up trouble.

If we have very few offspring in the imperial family

once Your Majesty falls ill

these villains will make use of the chance to start a war.

The people will be plunged into great suffering and misery.

The nation comes first.

I hope that Your Majesty will write the imperial decree to select concubines.

Congratulations, Empress. Lady Wang is pregnant!

This is truly wonderful!

She's pregnant! She's finally pregnant!

Congratulations, Empress!

Anyone there? Notify His Majesty immediately.

- There is to be no delay. - Yes!

Zi Fu has not failed to fulfill Mother's last wish.

His Majesty is having another child.

This is indeed the blessing of Great Han.

May the ancestors watch over us.

Bless the imperial family with an abundance of offspring

and a long-lasting good fortune of Great Han.

Please also bless Lady Wang's child with great health and strength.

May the concubines in the harem stay in harmony

and treat her child as it were ours.

May the gods see the Empress' efforts and bless her with great harmony.

May all her wishes come true.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

I knew that you'd be here.

You've stayed up all night

and yet you're still here to pray to the ancestors

to give blessings to our child.

What more could a husband want when he has a wife like Zi Fu?

There are limited years to one's beauty

but you have never lost your admirable virtues.

Honor and favor are upon you, but you never forget your duties.

That year in Pingyang Manor, you came into my dreams.

Then I brought you into the harem and the hardships that you went through

cannot be described without many words.

But your moral excellence touched all in the harem

moved the gods, and finally you were made the Empress.

Since the beginning, you've never fought, stood out, nor shown off.

You are indeed a great role model.

Your Majesty, how can I be compared to Grand Empress Dowager?

If you're not like Grandmother, then what about Mother?

Your Majesty, stop teasing me.

Both Empress Dowagers' virtues are known to all.

I am nothing like them.

I meant every word that I said.

Back then, you showed such generosity.

For the sake of the nation, you disregarded your own feelings

and convinced me by emphasizing the danger the imperial family could be in.

You wanted to push your husband away from you to the others.

In the beginning, I was really displeased about it.

But now, I have to admit that I do feel much more at ease.

With one more child, Great Han will be more stable.

And I am also happy for you.

The gods have not let you down

and you've finally fulfilled your promise to Mother.

Your wish has come true.

I am relieved to see that Your Majesty is happy.

Tell me then. Are you happy?

I have not failed Mother, nor the ancestors.

I am definitely happy.

I have assisted Your Majesty in keeping the nation stable.

That makes me even happier.

I know that Your Majesty keeps me on your mind at all times

and cares about my feelings.

That not only makes me happy...

But also?

But also extremely blissful.

This sense of relief and joy

is enough to make me content to face anything in the future.

Don't worry.

You will only face blessings and joys in the future.

You will no longer face grievances and dangers like you used to.

I believe in you.

That is all I need from you.

Zi Fu, I have to leave the palace on a trip tomorrow.

Leave the palace?

The war is at a turning point.

The dispatch of the provisions and the response of all prefectures

are both key factors to victory.

I'd like to see to that in person.

Your Highness takes charge of the military affairs in person.

Then I will emulate Grand Empress Dowager and Mother.

I will go into retreat here and meditate alone to pray for our children.

To have a wife like you, I am at ease.

Don't keep waiting.

You've been waiting here for so long, but His Majesty hasn't come.

No, I have to keep waiting until he shows up.

His Majesty said that he would grant me my wish for blessings and children.

Perhaps His Majesty really did leave the palace to handle some affairs.

Why don't I go and ask for some information first?

Then we can come back here.

Lady Jiang, what a coincidence.

Lady Wang is out for a stroll as well?

Since I became pregnant

His Majesty has been so worried about me.

He keeps reminding me to take regular walks.

How would I dare to defy his orders?

That is true. You definitely have to protect the imperial heir properly.

Otherwise, how would you face His Majesty?

Lady Jiang is here to play the zither again?

I heard that you were summoned to serve His Majesty in bed.

Was it the urgent news of my sister's pregnancy

that disrupted your fine dream?

But the imperial heir is more important.

That was why His Majesty was so anxious about the news.

I am really sorry about that, Sister.

I haven't congratulated you yet.

Congratulations to Lady Wang for carrying the imperial heir.

May the child be born safely and add to the offspring of the imperial family.

Thank you, Sister.

Since I have your blessings

I'll definitely give birth to a prince safely.

With His Majesty's protection, it's certain that you will be safe.

I won't interrupt your stroll any longer.

I'll take my leave.

- This... - Lady Jiang!

Please wait a minute.

Are these jade beads yours?

Why have they fallen?

The beads on my tassel have come undone.

Your jade accessory has fallen apart?

If I accidentally stepped on them and tripped

it would be a major accident should I fall and hurt the baby.

I am too careless.

Luckily, you are all right.

Pomegranate-shaped jade accessory?

There are a lot of seeds (symbolizes children) in pomegranates.

Now that your accessory fell apart, so has your dream for children?

His Majesty said that he will grant me my wish.

I can definitely have a child!

Just wait and see!

- Joy and bliss to Your Highness. - Joy and bliss to Your Highness.

You may both rise.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I have already prepared the bath and a vegetarian meal.

Your Highness, why don't you take a bath and get changed?

- There's no rush. - Yes.

I've troubled Sister with the affairs of the harem.

Have things been well recently?

It is as usual.

But there has been a minor accident.

Lady Jiang fell and injured her pelvis.

It might have an impact on her fertility.

All the matters of the harem

including the health conditions of all the concubines

are all recorded here on the scroll.

I've brought it here to you.

I'll trouble you to come with me to the side hall

so I may ask you for details as I go through the record.

Yes.

Empress arrives!

Greetings to Your Highness.

Don't stand on ceremony.

Your Highness, I've let you down.

I'm ashamed to face you.

Don't be so anxious.

Tell me what it is.

Your Highness, we truly have no idea why this happened.

My sister has been very sick recently.

We thought this is how it's like when one gets pregnant.

But she suddenly bled after we had lunch.

Did you summon the imperial physician?

He did come over...

but he only said that she is anemic and can't figure out the cause.

He just gave us prenatal medication.

Qi Hong has gone to brew the medicine.

It is my fault.

I've let His Majesty down and failed to keep my promise to Your Highness.

All right, do not think too much about it.

When I was pregnant, I also bled once.

But then I managed to hold on to my child, didn't I?

Do not be too worried.

Take the medication and see how you feel after that.

I understand.

What took you so long? Have your legs turned into stone?

Hand me the medication!

- Here. - Hold it.

Qi Hong, step forward.

What are your orders, Your Highness?

Ming Yue, do you smell the fragrance?

Yes, it smells very good.

Your Highness, all of us use make-up powder.

The room is sure to be fragrant.

The make-up powder in the harem is given by me

according to everyone's preferences.

Lady Wang's chamber was given the angelica root powder.

But you smell of roses.

That should not have been on you.

Please forgive me!

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