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[The Virtuous Queen of Han]

[Episode Thirty-Six]

Who is it?

What are you doing here?

I...

I caught some fireflies and wanted to show them to you.

But someone suddenly came in.

I got scared and hid myself.

- I didn't know that it was you. - Search! Hurry up!

Search every room carefully!

Yes!

Why are you so nervous, Crown Prince?

The guards saw a masked man in black sneak into the king's palace.

He came in this direction.

I believe he must be hiding near here.

You don't have to worry, Duan Hong.

Just let us in to search your place.

I've been taking a rest in my chamber.

I didn't notice anything abnormal.

I don't believe the man is anywhere near this area.

Since you were sleeping, I don't think you can really say.

For the sake of your safety...

Search!

Yes!

- Search! - Yes!

Crown Prince, I...

Who is it?

I already told you that there is no man in black here.

But you wouldn't believe me.

I'm sorry, Duan Hong.

The night is short. Sorry for interrupting.

Search the other rooms!

Lady Li, thank you.

You don't have to say anything.

Whatever reason it might be, I do not wish to know about it.

I only believe in your character.

Whatever it is, I will do my best to help you.

As long as you are safe, I am at ease.

You...

Why have you refused to go to Chen Xi's banquet?

I told you I wanted you there.

Didn't Si He give you my reply?

Or did she not explain clearly?

She explained it very clearly. You have another appointment.

You have your own entertainment every day.

You go to poetry recitals, or book fairs.

But you're never able to make it to my friends' banquets.

You're angry, so you want to make my life difficult.

But this isn't just about making me look bad.

It makes Princess look bad as well!

Chen Xi is an important official of your uncle, King of Huainan.

You've turned his invitation down many times.

Aren't you afraid that others might say that you are too arrogant and rude?

Who are you?

Why would I want to make your life difficult?

King of Huainan is trapped in his territories by my brother.

I am seldom in touch with him already, not to mention his subjects.

As for me...

Thank you for your concern, Marquess of Ruyin.

I already have the reputation of having an affair

and attempting to manipulate and take control of the imperial court.

Why would I mind having a reputation of being arrogant and impolite?

It is already agreed that everyone will attend the banquet with their spouse.

Everyone will be showing up in pairs!

I don't care if I'm laughed at for showing up alone

but your estrangement with your husband will become known to all!

Why do you have to make it sound so serious?

Those disreputable friends of yours and I share nothing in common.

Why would I bother putting on an act?

So who shares a common interest with you and is meeting you today?

It's the tutor that you went to great lengths to get for my son, Sang Yi.

He is a respectable, wise man.

I am honored to be invited over to his banquet.

I wouldn't miss that for your boring banquets.

Fine.

Since you totally disregarded me, I will no longer clean up my act for you.

If Your Highness should see women with skin as pale as white jade

bright eyes, and bright teeth, on my horse carriage, or my bed

you do not need to be surprised.

Shameless rogue!

Since we share nothing in common, you can meet with your refined scholars

and I'll meet up with my disreputable gang.

You and I will no longer have anything to do with each other!

Chu Fu... Chu Fu...

I bore the humiliation all these years in order to avenge your death.

Save me!

The oath that I made here that day

I keep it on my mind and chant it to myself every day.

I never dared to forget this grudge and hatred.

Wang Yan, who I planted by the side of the Emperor, will soon give birth.

I am a huge step closer to accomplishing my goal!

- Push harder! - Sister!

- Push harder! - Push harder!

- You're almost there! - Push harder!

Chu Fu, if you watch over me, bless Wang Yan with a son!

Bring chaos to the palace!

Make it a living hell for Wei Zi Fu!

Push! Push harder!

Push harder. You're ready. The baby is almost coming.

The baby is coming out!

The baby is born!

- Congratulations! - Sister!

Congratulations to Your Majesty and Your Highness

on the birth of a prince!

May the imperial offspring be abundant and prosperous.

You may all rise!

Thank you, Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, the prince is very obedient.

He doesn't cry or make any fuss.

Greetings to Your Majesty. Greetings to...

Be at ease!

You should nurse your body well now.

All the sisters in the harem are happy for you.

They've asked me to bring you their blessings.

Thank you Your Highness, and all the sisters in the harem.

You are now a mother.

You have to be all the more virtuous and self-disciplined.

You and everyone in the harem must respect one another

and get along harmoniously.

Be a role model for your son.

I will obey Your Highness' teachings.

Empress.

Come and hold my child in your arms.

The prince's beautiful almond-shaped eyes are so much like Your Majesty's.

I think that he resembles Ju Er.

What do you think I should name him?

What do you think?

Why don't we name him 'Hong' after the word for greatness?

It is also the word for well-learned and great intelligence.

The imperial gate is also known as the door of Hong.

This prince will be of great knowledge and virtue.

Your Majesty, Lady Wang has given birth to a son for the imperial family.

Shouldn't we award her an appropriate title as a reward for her credit?

She should also have her own halls to bring up the prince.

Convey my imperial decree to award the title of Madame to Lady Wang.

She shall be bestowed the Phoenix Halls.

Wang Sang has taken good care of her and shall be rewarded a hundred gold.

Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Your Highness.

Great! The imperial family has another son now!

The whole nation shall celebrate with us!

Prepare a huge feast! I wish to hold a massive celebration.

Sound the drums to announce the news! Everyone will wear a ribbon for a month.

Today is the fifteenth of the month.

It is the big day.

May all the deities bless me with your powers.

May the gods come to my aide.

Assist me, Liu An, in taking over Chang An!

I shall follow gods' will and the right path to replace Liu Che!

I shall become the new emperor!

Even the deities will not assist the King in going against destiny.

How did you get in here?

How would you know about my secret chamber?

I've been staying at Huainan Palace for a long time now.

Every little thing, soldier, and horse in here, are within my grasp.

Usually at noon, Your Highness disappears.

By paying attention, it is not hard to figure out you'd be in here.

You hold mystic rituals to plea for your unrealistic dreams.

So you really are the spy that Liu Che sent over!

What spy?

I am formally sent here by His Majesty

to pacify inner unrest and get rid of rebels!

On what grounds?

On the grounds on the imperial decree of the Emperor of Great Han!

By His Majesty's decree

King of Huainan conspired with his guests

and trained your people to rise in rebellion.

He is to be arrested immediately, and taken back to Chang An!

He will be executed for justice!

Ridiculous!

This is the territory of Huainan!

What good is Liu Che's imperial decree on my turf?

Guards! Arrest this spy for me!

Arrest him! Arrest him now!

You have already bribed my men...

You are all a bunch of traitors!

They are not traitors.

They are just acting according to the gods' will.

They don't want to follow your bad example.

With this tiger tally, whoever defy my orders is the rebel!

Now that all is lost for you, you might as well just surrender.

King of Hengshan is starting the war along with me!

Is that just my wishful thinking?

I've already told Liu Ci some time ago

that after you take the throne, you will not keep your promise.

You will not make him the Chancellor-in-chief

nor will you give his son an important position.

You plan to have him killed and then take over his territories.

What do you think Liu Ci will do?

You pretended to reconcile us

but you actually wanted to turn us against each other!

You drove a wedge between my brother and me!

Ungrateful rascal!

I even saved your father once, and treated you like a son!

How dare you repay my kindness as such?

Stop pretending.

My father never had any beast-shaped charms.

I purposely brought up my father that day to see what you were up to.

I knew that you'd use that chance to curry favors with me.

That proved that you were up to no good!

I am up to no good?

Is what that damn emperor does completely righteous?

Your friends, Dou Ying and Guan Fu, were loyal to Liu Che.

What became of them?

My bosom friend, Guan Fu, shouldn’t have been sentenced to death

merely for insulting someone.

Because he knew about your conspiracy with Tian Fen

he was then framed and executed!

But Liu Che was the one who gave orders to kill him!

Liu Che also killed Dou Ying.

He entrusted Dou Ying with such great responsibility in the first place!

But he killed him because of a mere accusation.

Is this the sort of emperor worth you risking your life for?

No one is as shameless as you are!

Master Dou was not sentenced to death by His Majesty.

Because of his loyalty, he acted as the bait with his death!

His death allowed Tien Fen to let his guard down

and managed to lead us to Tian Fen's partner in crime, you!

That was why he sacrificed himself.

It seems that you really have made a huge effort.

Master Dou used his own life

to protect the people from the sufferings of war.

His loyalty is highly respectable.

His Majesty has already promised

that the day you are brought to Chang An to be executed

will be the day to offer prayers to the martyrs!

Do you think that because you have restrained me

you can just head back to Chang An to ask for rewards?

You might be able to bribe these couple of soldiers

but you cannot bribe all of Huainan!

Is that so?

Sir, all the cities in Huainan have surrendered.

Liu Jian has handed over the military power.

Those without virtue shall fail. Liu Ci has switched sides.

Even your grandson, Liu Jian, has already surrendered to Great Han.

I advise you to stop struggling against the inevitable.

From the beginning, when you mentioned rejecting enfeoffment

you were already plotting against me!

You drove a wedge between me, my grandchild, and the officials.

You're so vicious!

If you hadn't only cared about your authority and power

and disregarded kinship

would you end up being betrayed and forsaken by all?

You're willing to follow that damn emperor!

That will only lead you to death!

Liu An's rebellion is the will of gods!

If you surrender willingly, I will not be hard on you.

If you refuse to come to your senses

I will not allow you to escape from this chamber.

This is the treasured sword given to me by Master Dou.

If you resist, I'll use it to kill you, the rebel of Great Han.

You wish to kill me?

Killing me will not stop Liu Che from being diminished!

All the troops of Huainan are in the hands of my son, Liu Qian!

They should have left to attack Chang An by now!

My son, Qian Er, is the true son of the gods!

He is sure to avenge my death

and destroy all the troops of that damn emperor!

I'm afraid that your Qian Er is unable to help you.

Because he is already decapitated.

Qian Er!

All officials listen to my orders!

Present!

In the presence of the tiger tally

arrest the rebel, Liu An

and have him taken to Chang An for his execution!

Yes!

No one can arrest me.

No one can kill me either!

My Qian Er has gone to heaven.

He has already sent gods down to protect me!

Look! Thousands of gods are around me and protecting me!

I am a god that descended to earth to save the people from harm!

You are ungrateful and framed me for treason!

You are ungrateful and framed me for treason!

You're not fit to be blessed with a new emperor!

Arrest him!

I... I have already attained enlightenment.

Even my pets can ascend to heaven!

Liu Che will never be able to kill me!

[I am destiny.]

Greetings to Your Majesty.

I have not broken my promise to you.

The rebellion of Huainan has been pacified.

It's been hard on you all these years.

It is my duty to protect the nation and rid it of villains.

Your Majesty gave me this tiger tally, proving the trust that you have in me.

I could not repay your kindness even if I sacrificed my life for you.

Although I handed you the tiger tally, you used not one of my soldiers.

You stopped the rebellion without causing any casualties to my troops.

That is a great achievement.

I was simply doing my best.

You don't have to be modest about it.

Dou Ying and Guan Fu can now rest in peace

because you proved that Tian Fen conspired with Liu An.

These are the letters of Liu An and Tian fen

that I found in Liu An's secret chamber.

This is solid evidence of treason.

Good!

This evidence can be the offering.

If Tian Fen were still alive

I would have him dismembered as an offering to Dou Ying!

Dou Ying, Tian Fen used his dirty trick on you

and you had to die a wrongful death for forging an imperial decree.

Only my death can make Tian Fen think that Your Majesty believed

that I had accused him falsely, and let his guard down.

Your Majesty can then use this opportunity to look for evidence

to build up your army as a precaution.

Wipe out Tian Fen and all the rest of his partners in crime!

I beg Your Majesty to grant me my wish to die!

Now, the truth is out.

All the rebels have been killed.

Dou Ying, you may rest in peace now.

Huainan's rebels are eliminated.

May your soul be comforted!

Utmost loyalty! You fail no one!

Duan Hong, there is one more matter today that I...

I have to toast to you in apology.

Apology?

Your Majesty, what is this about?

The Empress arrives!

Happiness and peace to Your Highness.

Great blessings to Your Majesty.

Happiness and peace to Your Highness.

Please be at ease, Duan Hong.

I finally get to see you back here safe and sound.

But why do I think that Your Highness isn't too cheerful?

Actually, when you were away in Huainan

I found your father.

He was critically ill when we found him.

Although I had imperial physicians do the best that they could for him

and even after using all sorts of treatments and medications...

In the end, he couldn't be cured.

His Majesty was worried that this news would make you anxious in Huainan

and expose you to grave danger.

Therefore, he didn't inform you right away.

However, His Majesty has ordered to have Uncle Duan temporarily buried

- and... - I would just like to know...

if my father was at peace when he passed away.

Uncle Duan must have passed away in peace

under the care of imperial physicians.

He was alone in sickness and waiting desperately for his son.

How could he be at peace when he passed away in such sorrow?

If Uncle Duan is watching over you

he wouldn't wish to see you in such sorrow.

I have ordered Wei Qing to assist you in the grand funeral of your father.

It is a son's duty to hold the funeral for his father.

Please do not trouble anyone else.

I beg Your Highness for forgiveness.

You couldn't see your father before he passed away

because you were carrying out your task to pacify the rebellion.

I will severely punish the rebels so that your sacrifice is worth it.

You've accomplished a great achievement in Huainan.

I shall restore you to your title of Prefect of the Gentlemen-of-the-Palace

and after all the rebels are eliminated, I shall reward you with more.

I wouldn't dare take credit for pacifying the unrest.

Hence, I cannot accept the rewards.

There is also no need to restore me back to my original post.

His Majesty rewards meritorious subjects to make their efforts known.

Duan Hong, you don't have to refuse the rewards out of modesty.

Moreover, you were demoted so that you could go on the mission.

Now that the unrest is pacified

it is only right that you are restored to your original position.

As a son, since my father and I were separated from each other

I haven't been able to fulfill my filial duties.

Neither could I carry out my filial duties before his death.

I feel great guilt in my heart.

Your Majesty, I don't know whether I should say this or not.

Go ahead.

Duan Hong has indeed sinned, and cannot be rewarded.

Great Han built its foundation on the basis of filial piety.

'When we have established our character by the practice of filial piety'

'so as to make our name famous for future ages'

and thereby glorify our parents, this is the end of filial piety.'

Duan Hong was a highly-ranked official, but he didn't glorify Uncle Duan.

If Your Majesty restores him to such a high position

it will just make him have more regrets.

Duan Hong hasn't been able to serve his father.

He has indeed sinned by being unfilial.

He should not be rewarded.

But he is meritorious in pacifying the rebellion and being loyal.

I cannot reward him with nothing.

Why doesn't Your Majesty let Uncle take the credit?

Build him an ancestral shrine for his merits.

Your Majesty can then reward Duan Hong

and Duan Hong can also fulfill his filial duties.

Uncle Duan can then be glorified.

I couldn't carry out my filial duties while my father was alive.

I only ask that Father can be honored after his death.

I hope that Your Majesty can grant me this wish.

Duan Zhong has taught his son well.

Because of him, I have Duan Hong as my right hand man.

He deserves the merit.

Convey my decree. Build Duan Zhong an ancestral shrine for his merits.

Have his name honored and be known for generations to come!

Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty.

I knew that you'd make offerings to Uncle Duan when you got home.

Therefore, I've made some snacks from our hometown

to offer comfort to Uncle Duan.

Grilled flat-bread, spinach soup, and bean soup.

Your Highness still remembers that my father ate those often.

I owe a favor to Uncle Duan. I've kept his kindness on my mind.

I never got the chance to repay his kindness and cook for him.

It was not meant to be.

I was foolish when I was young.

My father taught me many times

but I couldn't learn how to play the ocarina.

When I finally could and wanted to play it for my father

we were already separated.

And now, we are separated by death.

Duan Hong...

The night is the same, and so is the tune.

The moonlight is also the same.

All stayed the same except the people.

The one who listens to the ocarina is no longer around.

I didn't manage to reunite you and your father.

I have failed you.

I would like to thank you.

You drew this linen painting so that my father could go to heaven.

I am deeply grateful.

Every time I see this painting

it is as if my father is playing a duet with me and smiling at me kindly.

It eases my pain.

Duan Hong, Uncle Duan would surely hear your playing of the ocarina

see your tears, and know of your affection!

When he died, for the sake of your safety in Huainan

we could not give Uncle Duan a grand funeral.

But my sister is very thoughtful.

She has buried Uncle Duan on the top of Mount Li

and he faces the southeastern gate of the palace.

She wanted Uncle Duan to see your victorious return.

He could see hundreds of officials welcoming you back.

Zi Fu, thank you.

You are a patriot of Great Han.

Uncle Duan must be proud of you.

Duan Hong, Uncle Duan must be very happy for you now.

But he would be upset by your sorrow.

You must get back on your feet, for his sake.

Lift your spirits up.

I will.

Don't worry about me.

The Empress and Great General are here with him.

I don't have to be worried about him.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

You've come here late at night. Is it urgent?

Investigators of law have gathered all letters and documents

from Huainan Palace and sent them back to Chang An.

Regarding the marquesses and officials who conspired with King of Huainan

I have transcribed them onto this scroll. Please read it, Your Majesty.

Good! Well done!

There are numerous feudal kings and officials on here.

Liu An certainly made a large gang for himself.

He disrupted my peacefulness and that of Great Han's!

He even caused my loyal subjects great humiliation

as well as being caught between loyalty and filial piety.

- Zhang Tang! - Present.

Arrest all these treacherous subjects!

Do not let any of them off!

Yes.

There is some other matter?

Your Majesty, on this list...

there is Princess Pingyang's husband, Marquess of Ruyin.

My Lady, I heard from Si He that you have been coughing lately.

Do you require a physician?

Why would the marquess have time to be concerned about me today?

Princess, you are my wife.

How could I not be worried about you?

How could I not be concerned about you?

You're in the manor all day long.

Even if you're healthy, you could get sick being cooped up in here.

Why don't I take you out for a stroll?

Like to Chang An?

You must be homesick.

Sure, we'll go to Chang An.

I'll keep you company wherever you go.

Are you keeping me company, or vice versa?

My Lady, you are indeed intelligent.

Recently His Majesty has investigated the rebels of Huainan.

You are close friends with Liu An's important subjects.

You wish to declare your loyalty in Chang An.

How would I not know about that?

Previously, I was too foolish!

They and I...

No, those rebels and I have no friendship at all!

I know nothing about the rebellion at all!

My Lady, for all the mistakes I've made, I admit them all.

I've already cultivated my nature

and in the future, I'll ignore anyone that you dislike.

I'll throw away all of those instruments.

I'll also drive those songstresses and dancers out of the manor.

Really? Could you bear to do so?

I'm content with a virtuous wife like you.

What couldn't I bear to part with?

My Lady, you must take good care of your health.

I can't sleep or eat well when you are ill.

My Lady, I'll get my men to pack up for Chang An.

Didn't you just tell me to take good care of my health?

I haven't even recovered from my coughing.

How could I stand the long journey back home?

Yes, indeed!

If it becomes a chronic illness, then it is all my fault.

My Lady, rest well. Rest well.

We'll set out on the journey when you are fully recovered.

Your Highness, Great General is here.

Sister.

Have a seat.

You're preparing to light the lanterns?

The rebellion of Huainan has stirred up quite a lot of trouble.

I am praying that this will all die down soon.

All loyal and virtuous people will be safe.

You're using only plum blossoms?

It seems that you are thinking about Princess?

Before we both left Pingyang Manor for the palace

Princess was standing under a plum tree.

She said that she had only scattered the seeds.

It is just like this plum tree.

I've only planted the seeds.

Whether the outcome is fruitful is totally up to you.

But now that we both have grown and prospered

the one who gave us the opportunities ended up...

You are referring to Marquess of Ruyin being accused of conspiring with Liu An?

It is not at my convenience to ask about national affairs.

I also believe in His Majesty's and Princess' kinship.

His Majesty wouldn't suspect the Princess of treason

but...

But married couples are as one.

If Marquess of Ruyin is found guilty

it is sure to impact Princess' reputation.

It is best that Marquess of Ruyin is innocent.

Even if he is guilty, you have to do your best to protect Princess.

The greedy die in search of wealth, the righteous die for their reputation.

The superior man wishes to be had in remembrance.

Princess values her reputation and righteousness as a man would.

She must not be left with the stigma of someone else's crimes.

Don't worry, Sister.

I am sure to do my best to protect our seed planter.

Your Majesty, Zhang Tang has already arrested all of the officials

feudal kings, marquesses, lords, and everyone else involved in the rebellion.

Zhang Tang is known for being strict in law enforcement.

It is best that you won't have to take troops with you to pacify them.

I summoned you here because the crisis in Chang An is over.

We no longer have to keep the city on high alert.

We can assume the standard protection.

Soldiers are allowed to take days off on a rotated schedule.

I obey the orders.

Your Majesty, Princess Pingyang and Marquess of Ruyin seek audience.

They are finally here.

- Summon them in! - Yes!

- Greetings to Your Majesty. - Greetings to Your Majesty.

Sister, please rise.

I've had you on my mind at all times. How have you been?

I am very well. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty has been troubled by national affairs.

You must take even better care of your health.

I might be busy with work, but I am rested and refreshed.

When I think of the rebels and villains who were eliminated

and the troublemakers punished by law, I feel extremely delighted!

I beg Your Majesty for forgiveness.

As an imperial relative

I failed to notice the conspiracy behind the Huainan rebels.

I am indeed ashamed to face Your Majesty.

Not only is my brother-in-law the guest of Huainan's rebels

but also stayed in correspondence with Liu An.

Is it that you failed to notice their conspiracy

or that you covered it up for them?

Maybe even collaborated with them?

No! No! Your Majesty...

I am innocent!

I was just socializing with the rebels.

The letters that I wrote to Liu An were about the climate and nutrition.

I know nothing of their conspiracy!

I truly am innocent!

Who knows if there are codes in those letters about climate and nutrition?

You are very close to the rebels.

How dare you say that I have wronged you!

I wouldn't dare to say so! I wouldn't dare to!

Princess knows that I am innocent.

All I did was drink and admire flowers with them.

I was just there to have fun and socialize.

We never talked about politics or national affairs!

Say something, My Lady!

Princess, you know about my utmost loyalty to His Majesty!

I do not know.

Your Majesty, I do not know what goes on in his mind.

Your Majesty, I only know that he often traveled between Huainan and Ruyin.

He went out in merriment with Liu An's important subjects.

Whether he had joined them in conspiracy, I do not know.

Anyway, I have my poetry and books.

He trolls around for women and amorous entertainment.

I can still hear the words that he once said to me.

If I should see pretty ladies on his horse carriage or in his bed

I do not have to be surprised.

Because he has nothing to do with me!

How dare you, Xiao Hou Po!

The last time in Chang An, you went hunting without Princess.

I summoned you into the palace to give you a preaching.

Have you already forgotten about that?

I... I haven't forgotten about it.

Back then, I told you that if you dared to let Princess down

what would happen to you?

I would be...

What would happen to you?

Stripped of my title... Executed...

It turned out that when you came begging me to return to Ruyin that day

those touching words that you said to me

were just to keep you alive?

Then you knowingly made the same mistakes again.

It seems that you have no regard for me either.

No!

Otherwise, how would you dare to treat Princess like this?

And how would you dare to conspire with Liu An?

- Have mercy on me, Your Majesty! - Guards!

- Present! - Have mercy on me, Your Majesty!

Drag Xiao Hou Po away to await execution!

- Have mercy on me, Your Majesty! - Yes!

Save me, My Lady! My Lady!

My Lady! My Lady!

Put in a few words for me!

Put in a few words for your husband!

I am innocent! I really am!

I will definitely treat you well!

I will serve you all my life!

In order to save your own neck, you would even abandon your dignity.

You're not fit to be a man! You're not fit to be born!

- Princess! - Hold it!

I ask that Your Majesty take back your orders.

Marquess of Ruyin must not be killed.

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