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[The Promise of Chang'an]

[Episode 24]

What I feel bad about it that after staying with each other for many years,

there will still come a day when all trust is gone.

You're still not willing?

Not willing to say even half a sentence of gentle words.

Because of you, Wanyi's prenatal condition isn't stable.

I punish you to go to the Temple of Blessing, kneel daily, and copy the scriptures.

Chat the scriptures for blessing upon Wanyi and her unborn child.

I hope you will pray sincerely

with a kind heart. If Wanyin

and her unborn child has any problem,

I will fault you.

Mingyu, the more I think about it, the more I feel like panicking.

Why think so much about it?

Just think of copying the scriptures as a reason to go out to relax.

Mingyu, I still think

that you should give birth to a young prince.

Why would I give birth to a young prince?

To battle for adoration with my sister? I have no interest.

Not to battle for adoration,

but if you had a young prince, then we would have hope.

We can watch him grow up,

teach him how to be a good person, and teach him how to be talented. In the future, he could be a big hero!

In the past, because His Majesty treated me with love,

and I couldn't return it, I would feel guilt inside.

Now, Sister and His Majesty love each other,

and inside, I feel happy for them.

The two of them love each other. It's not like you are trying to break them apart,

but they keep thinking of ideas day and night to torment you. This is so unfair.

Zhen'er, in the future, do not say these disrespectful things again.

If someone else heard, then who knows that kind of mess it would cause?

Trust me, Mingyu. I'm only saying this to you.

Outside, I do not dare to say this.

Mingyu, did you kneel for too long? Does your knee hurt?

It's fine. It will get better soon.

You should rest for a while. I will help you massage.

You will feel much better when the muscles are relaxed.

No need.

Zhen'er, good thing you are by my side.

I once promised you that I would spend my whole life with you.

It's fine now.

Greetings, Third Sister-in-Law.

- Greetings, Your Majesty. - Ninth Brother, you just returned to the capital, right?

How are the military affairs in the front line?

The front line is tightly defended.

Once we have secured sufficient provisions in the rear, we will be able to launch a war against Great Liang.

Good.

Your Majesty, Consort Xian is here.

Let her come in.

Yes.

Greetings, Empress.

Forgo the formalities.

Oh?

That must be the scriptures copied by Consort Xian for Noble Consort., right?

In just a few days, you've already copied so many pages.

Consort Xian is truly sincere.

If His Majesty knows

about Consort Xian's sincerity toward Noble Consort,

he will definitely reward you well.

I only hope that Older Siller will safely give birth to the baby.

I haven't thought of anything else.

Older Sister, these are the scriptures that I copied.

Please take a look.

Mingyu, you've worked hard.

I mentioned this to His Majesty

and hoped that he would retract his edict. Unfortunately, His Majesty's decision was firm.

I'm sorry for you.

Older Sister, don't say that. I don't feel upset.

I'm willing to pray for Older Sister's blessing.

Why can't I marry a husband who is an outstanding hero

who is also gentle loving.

I really need to burn more of the best incense and pray for the next life.

Enough. You are still so youong,

how can you talk about the next life?

Yuying, you are the Princess Consort of Yan.

You should be mindful of what you say.

Don't always speak out so quickly.

Yes.

You came just at the right time. I have some furs and leathers that were offered from different areas.

You can select some to take back with you.

Thank you, Empress, for bestowing.

Older Sister, I won't stay long then because I still have to go to the Temple of Blessing.

Mingyu, you should watch out your own health. Don't get exhausted.

Don't worry, Older Sister, I'll take my leave then.

Mingyu.

Your face doesn't look well.

After copying so many scriptures, you must be tired.

I'm fine. I just didn't sleep well in the last two days.

He actually

made you copy scriptures for his favorite consort.

How can he ruin you like this?

It's not as severe as you say.

It's just copying the scriptures. I'm quite willing to do it.

Noble Consort is my older sister. She isn't healthy,

and I also wish for her to stay health and safe.

But in the eyes of others,

he has simply forgotten the old love when he gets a new love.

"The peony flowers from yesterday has become the rootless grass of today."

Even if he is heartless with shallow feelings,

changes his heart's desire, he shouldn't be tormenting you like this.

I really hate

seeing you suffering,

but there's nothing that I can do.

I haven't suffered.

This is a kind of relief for me.

I don't care how other people look at me.

Chengxu, I am fine.

You don't need to care about me. Go back quickly.

Yuying is waiting for you.

Xiao Chengruin, why did you grab her

but not treat her well?

It's nothing.

Mingyu, don't write anymore.

Your body is unwell, why don't you rest early tonight?

No, I must finish copying this book of scriptures tonight.

Otherwise, how do I submit it tomorrow to the palace?

But...

Why are you here?

I know you've suffered unfairly.

If I don't come to see you, I wouldn't have peace of mind.

Look at me, don't I look just fine?

What is it, Mingyu?

It's late, it's inappropriate for us to meet like this.

You should hurry on back.

♫ Who is swaying at dusk on the riverbank by the gently fluttering willows? ♫

If it weren't for fate's toying us,

right now you'd be my wife,

living in harmony with me, bearing and raising children,

enjoying a happy family life.

But now, it's difficult to even see you once.

Heaven has been unfair to us.

Chengxu, as things are,

it's useless to keep talking about it.

The past flows away like smoke, memories can't be chased back.

♫ as the clouds shield the moon ♫

♫ As I have to be drunk to sleep through the night ♫ ♫ Like you, the paper I write on is full of melancholy ♫

I will let it go.

♫ Destiny leads you into my life, times of great changes separate us ♫

I only wanted to let you know

that you are not alone. I've always been here.

♫ This homeward journey, this boundless life ♫

♫ It is fleeting, and filled with joys and sorrows ♫

Tolerate it a little.

- How is it? - Noble Consort is fine.

I will prescribe a natal stabilizing medicine for Noble Consort to take regularly.

Do you hear it? The royal physician said you're fine.

Be more attentive. If Noble Consort and her child are both safe,

I will reward you greatly.

I don't dare. I shall do my very best

to keep Noble Consort and child safe.

- Your Majesty. - I'm here. I'm here.

I am weak, and I'm worried about the baby.

Don't worry, our child will be lucky in life.

Nothing will happen.

Your Majesty, don't ever leave me.

I'm here. I'm right here.

I won't leave.

Mingyu.

Mingyu! Mingyu!

Mingyu!

- Your Highness Prince of Yan. - What's wrong with Mingyu?

Princess recently caught a cold, and she has been feeling unwell.

But she has been holding it to force herself to copy the scriptures despite my pleading.

She is feverish. Zhen'er, call for the royal physician.

Alright.

Chengxu, Chengxu.

Chengxu, you're finally back.

I've been waiting for you.

- I've... - Mingyu. - finished embroidering the wallet.

I'm back.

Really, Chengxu?

Am I muddled from the fever?

Did I say a lot that I shouldn't have said?

You only said things that made my heart ache.

You didn't sleep all night.

You don't look well.

You should hurry back home to rest.

I'd rather that you kept on sleeping,

instead of waking up

and forcing me to leave.

Princess, just now Prince of Yan asked me to report to the Empress about your illness.

The Empress is probably on her way here soon to visit you.

Chengxu.

Thank you.

♫ You come or go as you please, my soul is being led by dreams of you ♫

♫ These are foolish and infuriating times, I still wish we could be together forever ♫

Prince of Yan...

♫ My tears fall and fill the curtained carriage along the way ♫

♫ This homeward journey, ♫

♫ ...this boundless life ♫ ♫ It is fleeting, and filled with joys and sorrows ♫

In this whole lifetime, I'll always watch over you.

No matter where you are,

I will never abandon you or leave you.

Greetings, Empress.

I need to talk with Zhen'er. You don't need to follow me.

Yes.

Yunqi.

I remember seeing when you and other consorts were pregnant,

were you all quite energetic?

Why is it so difficult for Wanyin?

Men don't understand what women have to endure to bear children.

Besides, every woman's condition is different.

Wanyin's situation is probably because her body was too weak already.

However, after the nurturing care by the royal physician,

her body has stabilized. I'm sure everything will be fine.

Your Majesty, you don't need to overly worry.

Your Majesty, you don't seem to have enough energy these days.

Wanyin wakes up several times in the night.

It's affected me to not get enough sleep.

That won't do. Your health is important.

I think, you should not sleep in Guan Ju Hall in the next few days.

To sum it up, other than you,

I can't trust anyone else to entrust her right now.

Your Majesty can rest assured. It is also my duty.

I will personally stay at Guan Ju Hall at that time.

Your Majesty, you haven't gone to Yong Ning palace for a while, right?

Today is Mingyu's birthday. Why don't you go see her?

It will make her happy.

When I go see her, she will be happy?

Of course.

Princess, just do what I say once.

I haven't seen you dance in a long time.

Please fulfill my one small wish, alright?

Is it your birthday or my birthday?

How can you force the birthday girl

to satisfy your demand?

This...

I've always heard Zhen'er mention Consort Xian's dance is so elegant

that you're like a Heaven's fairy who came to earth.

It looks like I won't have to the luck the see it.

It's all because I'm a lowly servant, I shouldn't have made such a wish.

That's right.

I originally thought that I could enjoy it during the Princess' birthday.

It is apparently my wishful thinking.

Look at the two of you.

You are making me sound so aloof and heartless.

I even feel guilty.

Alright then, considering how sincere you are,

I'll satisfy your wish this time.

Really?

Come change my clothes.

Your Majesty, do we go to Guan Ju Hall or Yong Ning Hall?

Guan Ju Hall.

Yes.

Go to Yong Ning Hall.

Yes.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

A beauty dances like a twirling lotus flower.

Your Majesty, why are you suddenly here?

The Empress said that it's your birthday today.

She wanted me to come visit you. Fortunately I did.

Otherwise, your preparation would have been wasted.

Thank you, Your Majesty, for your affection.

Light yarn soft silk, lovely and flowing.

When you dress in it to dance,

you're like the moon fairy, gentle and lovely.

Your Majesty, I heard that

Older Sister hasn't been feeling well. Without Your Majesty by her side,

she would be scared and not sleep well.

Your Majesty probably should go to Older Sister's place.

Didn't the Empress say that it's your birthday

and wanted me to come to visit you?

Since you took the effort to attract me here,

why be pretentious and act like you want to refuse me?

Your Majesty.

That's not what I meant.

What do you mean then?

Am I someone you can call over and wave away?

Noble Consort.

How is it? Did His Majesty go to Yong Ning Hall?

Your Majesty's thoughtfulness isn't wasted.

His Majesty is staying over at Yong Ning Palace tonight.

That's good then.

When I see Mingyu living a suppressed existence that just drifts along,

my heart really aches for her.

Let's hope that Moon Goodess will bless Mingyu with a child.

The days are long in the palace.

If there is a child,

we can relax more.

[Guan Ju Hall] - Noble Consort. Bring more water.

- Yes, Noble Consort. - Hurry! Hold on.

Noble Consort, push.

Push.

Change the water.

Exert force! Hurry, exert force.

Noble Consort, hurry!

Change the water.

Royal Physician, what is really happening?

Your Majesty, this is Noble Consort's first birth.

Compared to other people, it is more difficiult.

Alright then. You can step down for now.

Yes.

Exert force!

It'll be fine soon.

- The baby is born. - The baby is born.

Congratulations to Noble Consort, it's a prince.

- Congratulations, Noble Consort. - Congratulations, Noble Consort.

What is happening?

Empress, Noble Consort has given birth to a prince.

Really?

Wanyin, are you alright?

So good.

Gu'er, hurry and report to His Majesty that Noble Consort has given birth to Fifth Prince.

Yes.

Wanyin, you've suffered.

Older Sister gave birth to a little prince.

Mother and son are both safe. That's really good.

Older Sister has finally reached her happiness.

Consort Shu, come take a look.

I heard that it was really difficult when Older Sister was giving birth.

I wonder, how is your body now?

With His Majesty's daily attention, and the royal physician diagnosing and treatment three times a day,

how can Noble Consort not get well?

Older Sister, you are making fun of me.

I don't dare to make fun of you. His Majesty pampers you so much.

I can't envy fast enough.

Your Majesty, don't spoil him.

For him, you have given banquets so many times.

People would think that I'm too prideful.

Who knows what they are saying behind my back?

Who dares to talk about you?

Anyway, Your Majesty, just don't spoil Fifth Prince.

I fear that he is little without luck. He won't withstand it.

Who said that?

Who dares to say that my royal son is little with no luck?

Just watch.

I'll definitely pamper him.

I will definitely elevate him.

Your Majesty.

The prince born by my most favorite woman

will definitely enjoy

honored favoritism from me.

Noble Consort of Guan Ju Hall has given birth to a royal prince.

I am extremely pleased and will grant amnesty to the nation

so that all the people can share in the blessing.

This situation... I can only abandon the small piece and save the overall.

I'll put it here then.

Sister Qi, is something troubling you?

For the fifth prince, His Majesty has granted amnesty to the world.

This was supposed to be a good thing, as well as the glory of Yonglin,

but when the first four princes were born,

this kind of favor was never given to any of them.

Lately, there have been people who openly or quietly asked me

if His Majesty is planning to make the Fifth Prince his crown prince.

I don't know how much criticism this is going to cost.

Wanyin gave birth to a son for me.

Naturally, it must be different than the others.

What is it? There is rumor coming out of the harem to gossip about Wanyin?

None of it is true.

All of them are congratulating Wanyin for giving birth to a prince for Your Majesty.

Mingyu also made a special trip to the Temple of Blessing, watched the time,

and obtained for Wanyin and her son the safety talisman that is only opened once a month by the Grand Priest.

Consort Xian is kindhearted as always.

How come you didn't personally deliver it to Guan Ju Hall?

Just now I was at Guan Ju Hall.

I heard Wanyin talk of your past.

She said that ever since you were young, you were more competitive than she was.

You would get everyone to adore you, and she would not do anything to stop it.

Now, how come with me, things have reversed?

Wanyin also worried that if I gave her special adoration,

Consort Xian would feel all sorts of displeasure.

How could that be?

I think Wanyin definitely thought too much of it.

Really?

Your Majesty has always adored Sister Wanyin.

I am happy for Sister Wanyin.

Your Majesty is correct.

I should have brought my peace flag straight to Sister Wanyin's place.

I will go now.

Why is Consort Xian giving me an attitude now?

Mingyu, His Majesty just got back from Guan Ju Hall.

It is likely that Wanyin just started resting. You should go later.

It's a good opportunity to play the game with His Majesty.

I lost.

You gave up the route to protect yourself

and chose to walk the path of death instead.

Aren't you a little too apathetic with me?

I wouldn't dare.

I am not good at this game. I cannot guess correctly.

Consort Xian

has gotten better at disappointing me.

Go.

I will take my leave.

[Prince of Zheng's Manor]

Come, my Royal Brothers.

- Please. - Second Brother, please. - Everyone, please.

Chengxu, there are my two sons.

They've been admiring you since they were young.

Now, they have already gotten military positions.

They plan to gain some experience in your batallion.

Chengxu, you need to help me advise them properly.

Qishuo, Qida, aren't the two of you going to hurry and make a toast for your Ninth Royal Uncle?

- Ninth Royal Uncle, we toast to you. - Ninth Royal Uncle, we toast to you.

Qishuo and Qida have a natural talent in leading soldiers.

In the future, we'll rely on you to expand Great Sheng's territory.

But the fear is that we give everything to Great Sheng,

but will Great Sheng treat us well?

Let's all think, what does His Majesty want?

Adore his Consorts, have sons, and grant amnesty to the world.

These don't make sense.

If we get down to it, isn't it for that woman in Guan Ju Hall?

Such a womanizer.

Sixth Uncle is right.

Last time, when I got smallpox and wasn't able to bid Eldest Cousin Qihan farewell for his expedition,

His Majesty was furious,

saying I was womanizing and forgetting my siblings.

Now, let's see who is the one that's womanizing and forgetting siblings?

Qishuo,

This is His Majesty's matter. How could you sit here talking about it?

Second Royal Brother, it's nothing.

We brothers and nephews are close to one another.

These things we are talking about are just family matters.

Who would talk about them outside of here?

If His Majesty wants to spoil someone into Heaven, then that is his choice.

However, there is talk being spread already.

They say that His Majesty is picking an auspicious date

to proclaim this fifth prince as the crown prince.

The appointment of a crown prince

concerns the entire Great Sheng, does it not?

The youngest Royal Uncle is exactly correct.

If it's the empress's biological son,

we don't have any disagreement.

It's not a trivial matter to proclaim the crown prince.

Either appoint by choosing the eldest or the most wise.

Rumor is that a newborn baby is going to become the crowned prince.

How is that fair? How are people going to accept that?

- Yeah. - True.

The Second Royal Brother has gotten old.

Now, he is mostly thinking about the futures of his sons and grandsons.

However, these past few years

the Second Royal Brother's quiet help to us

has been immense.

I believe that he truly feels guilt toward us.

Because of these feelings of guilt,

if we actually must go to war,

if he stays neutral, then things well be alright.

Oh, right, Older Brother.

I helped you today. One of us played the bad guy, the other the good guy

to raise their doubt about His Majesty. This show was pretty good, wasn't it?

Chengxuan, you have finally gotten smart.

Remember, we must obtain more of the real powers.

Minister of Central Secretariat, Wang Weiyi,

has always remembered to repay benevolence.

We only need to tell him the truth about Royal Father's will and Consort Mother's sacrificial burial,

I'm sure we'll get his support.

Everything in the court and His Majesty's decrees all pass through his hands.

If we get Wang Weiyi, it will be an important help to us.

Prince of Han wasn't convinced and schemed to remove Concubine Mu and the two princes

to support the current emperor to the throne.

has complained a lot.

You can try befriending him.

Beautiful! Your technique is getting better and better.

You must remember that no matter how extravagant a gesture seems,

if you can't even keep the arrow in your hand,

then nothing will work.

Later, when we fight Xiao Chengrui, this applies.

Then your point is

that our befriending the nobles and high officials is just a maneuver,

then what is the arrow in our hand?

Our own skill is the arrow in our hand.

As long as I have military achievements,

then, when the time comes, all I will need

is to wait for a good opportunity to strike.

I heard that because of the person in Guan Ju Hall,

His Majesty has granted amnesty to the world.

Would the next step be to make him the crowned prince?

That would be too rash. According to seniority, you would be the successor.

You've already been elevated to a prince with seven-stringed crown.

According to war contributions,

your younger brothers can't compare to you at all.

Not to mention one that isn't even a month old...

That's enough.

Right now, what could saying these things possibly do for me?

I think Father was so mesmerized by that woman that he lost his own head.

I was counting on you.

It looks like it was my destiny to not have such a blessing.

Helan Wanyin, that sickly ghost.

She is a damnable vamp, and he still adores her so much.

I curse her.

That's enough!

Mother, words like these should not be thrown around like that.

Are you really not afraid that someone will expose you?

Fine, I-I won't say these things.

It was my fault for not being capable.

In the future, I will never drag you down again.

It was me who was not good. I was the one who couldn't earn His Majesty's praise.

In the beginning, I tried hard to get His Majesty to like me,

to get that position.

The reason I did that was to make you feel happy,

You won't have to stay in such a humble palace,

and you can show off to anyone else.

Mother, there's still a lot of time.

Later, it's not certain that I won't get anything.

Little Young Prince already shows the valiant likeness of His Majesty.

No wonder His Majesty adores this little prince so much.

Look, his face wrinkled for a second.

It's as if he is laughing with me!

Maybe after just a month, he'll be able to recognize people!

You always hold the little prince in your arms,

hugging and kissing, of course he recognizes you.

How could the child not know who his mother is, who is most dear to him?

After he grows up,

he will surely show a lot of filial piety toward you.

I just hope that he can be healthy

and peaceful. He is my flesh and blood,

my heart, my life.

Young Sister, if you want him to be safe and sound,

you must guard against others just in case.

I heard that Consort Xian used lots of methods

in order to attract His Majesty to Yong Ning Hall.

[The Promise of Chang'an]

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"Falling Fate" - Singer: Li Yugang

♫ Who is swaying at dusk on the riverbank by the gently fluttering willows? ♫

♫ That beauty dances between the clouds and the rippling moonglade ♫

♫ Dancing lightly like the startled birds and your graceful face is like a delicate bloom ♫

♫ Longing in the wind, with glistening eyes looking toward the ripples ♫

♫ I could not take my eyes off such a sight to behold ♫

♫ It seems brief, my adoration for you has been for years ♫

♫ You come or go as you please, my soul is being led by dreams of you ♫

♫ These are foolish and infuriating times, I still wish we could be together forever ♫

♫ Destiny leads you into my life to make me whole ♫

♫ My love for you is like an ink-mark that never dries ♫

♫ As the snow scatters in the wind, as the clouds shield the moon ♫

♫ As I have to be drunk to sleep through the night ♫

♫ Like you, the paper I write on is full of melancholy ♫

♫ Destiny leads you into my life, times of great changes separate us ♫

♫ My tears fall and fill the curtained carriage along the way ♫

♫ This homeward journey, this boundless life ♫

♫ It is fleeting, and filled with joys and sorrows ♫