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[Beyond the Realm of Conscience]

Episode Eight

You aren't just bringing me tea, right?

It's the grace of her Highness to appoint me as Deputy Head.

But could you please talk to the Bureau Chief

to see if it could be arranged otherwise?

This is a chance everyone dreams of, why do you refuse to accept it?

I think Yiu Kam Ling is the more appropriate candidate.

The empress has chosen you, you are the appropriate person.

Sam Ho, no more silly thoughts, you're good enough to be Deputy Head.

No, I'm not competent enough to take up the post.

Besides, Kam Ling is my mentor in terms of skills.

In terms of virtuous conduct, everyone in the four department knows you're good.

Speak good words, do good deeds and show goodwill. Everyone likes you.

That's why the empress has chosen you and promoted you to the post of Deputy Head.

But I...

In terms of skills, Kam Ling is indeed your mentor

but you've already exceeded her long ago.

You shouldn't belittle yourself.

I knew long ago how good you were.

At the age of fifteen, you made this Twin Butterflies.

You had already fully mastered the skill of making a mold.

Your craftsmanship was delicate.

You used the hanging method skillfully

to make the movements of the butterflies stand out.

It's so lively and vivid.

At the age of seventeen, you made this Beautiful Cuckoo.

Your craftsmanship was delicate. Your carving skill was perfect too.

At the age of twenty, you made this Feather Dress.

You used tri-color gemstones to match a piece of white jade.

Those who have learned the skills for twenty years can't probably do that.

Who including Kam Ling in the Jewels Department can be your match?

You're the person who bought the hairpins I made in all these years?

Why didn't Master Bo tell me about it?

I asked him not to.

I bought your hairpins

because I wanted you to get more money to buy the threads.

If you could practice more, you would make greater progress.

Thank you for what you've done for me, Mistress Yuen.

Back then, you couldn't join the Jewels Department.

I felt so uneasy about it.

Now you've joined my department at last. This is really great.

You've planned for so many years to steal her from the Embroideries Department.

Mistress Chung.

No wonder once the empress ordered to transfer Sam Ho to the Jewels Department

you couldn't wait to thank her for her grace immediately.

I did so because Sam Ho gets great potential.

I don't want her wonderful skills to be wasted.

You sound so great.

Sam Ho has always been a member of our Embroideries Department.

But you trained her in secret by teaching her how to make ornaments.

You're working against me.

I trained her because she's gifted.

It's never crossed my mind to compete with you.

Back then you failed to recruit Sam Ho. You've never quit.

You played dirty tricks in secret to compete with me.

You know very well why Sam Ho couldn't join the Jewels Department back then.

If you didn't trick us into recruit her to the Embroideries Department

her accomplishment today would be much greater.

I wanted to take care of her.

Back then you competed with me

so as to strengthen your Jewels Department against my Embroideries Department.

I dare you to say you didn't have a selfish motive.

Head Chung has taken care of me in all these years.

Head Yuen has taught me patiently too. Both of you have helped me so much.

Please don't fight anymore!

Now the empress has appointed Sam Ho as the Deputy Head of Jewels.

This is really the work of fate.

I win in the end.

If you feel aggrieved, you can ask the empress to withdraw her order

Bo Kat Cheung.

Oh, Mistress Chung, what's the matter?

What have you done to me?

You didn't tell me that Sam Ho learned how to make hairpins in secret.

You even sold the hairpins she made to Yuen Tsui Wan.

You didn't tell me so either. You've done so many things in secret.

What else are you keeping from me?

Nothing. I just sold the hairpins for Sam Ho.

I was trying to help her only, but not otherwise.

Now the Jewels Department has stolen Sam Ho from me.

I really can't put up with this.

Actually you don't need to feel so mad. Now the empress appreciates Sam Ho.

You should feel happy for her.

I've been so nice to her in all these years.

If she stays in my Embroideries Department, she will accomplish a lot too.

Don't you agree?

To be honest, it's of course better to go to the Jewels Department.

She's promoted to the post of Deputy Head there. It really isn't that easy.

Besides, Sam Ho is more gifted in making hairpins than clothes.

Yuen Tsui Wan, you've stolen my girl! I won't forgive you!

Choi King, I've taken Kam Ling here to pay respect to you.

Back then you and Sam Ho came to the palace together.

Both of you were only six years old. You two grew up together in the palace.

Although you two are assigned to different departments, you are still like sisters.

Now both of you work in the Jewels Department.

You should help and love each other.

Don't let some trivial matters ruin the sisterhood between you two.

Sam Ho and I are always good sisters.

Now Sam Ho is promoted to the post of Deputy Head.

As her sister, you should feel happy for her.

I can see who's conscientious at work.

Those who work hard and make improvement will be given a chance for sure.

I understand.

I know the hardship you've been through, I also know how you've been violated.

Ching Wing Fong bullied you. She even put poison in your blush.

Of course she's wrong in doing so for the sake of getting a promotion.

However, you weren't so meek.

You fought back and exposed her hateful conduct with a trick.

I know very well how you two tricked each other.

Obviously Ching Wing Fong wasn't your match at all.

Please don't worry, Mistress Yuen. Sam Ho and I are sisters.

No matter what happens, our relationship will never change.

The empress has made an exception to promote Sam Ho.

Apart from craftsmanship, virtuous conduct also counts.

Do you understand?

From now on, I'll work together with Sam Ho to learn from you, Mistress Yuen.

We'll serve the Jewels Department diligently.

Good. I'll get one more able assistant then.

Kam Ling, thank you for coming over so early to keep me company.

I should do this.

Turn around. Let me see.

Wow, Sam Ho, you look so beautiful in this dress!

I'm sorry, Kam Ling, I really didn't know the empress would...

I understand it. I'm human. Of course I feel unhappy.

But thank God you've got promoted, you're my sister.

It's better for you to become the Deputy Head than someone else.

I feel so happy for you.

Besides, we can work together and chat in the open now.

We don't need to do it stealthily anymore.

Look! Your room is so big!

If you feel lonely, I'll come everyday to keep you company.

That's a promise.

Hey, I've asked the Food Department to make some dumplings to celebrate with you.

They symbolize our working together in the same department.

They should be ready by now.

- I'll go get them. - Let me go.

No, you're my superior. I'm a maid. Let me go get them.

What superior and subordinate?

I just know we'll forever be good sisters.

Let me go.

Don't cry. Sam Ho is my sister.

Don't cry.

Don't cry. Now Sam Ho is the Deputy Head.

I should feel happy.

Help!

- My lord! - Sam Ho! Don't move!

Be careful, my lord. The hunting trap cuff is sharp.

You'd better go get help.

Ouch!

Don't move, or your ligaments and bones will get hurt.

You're fine now.

You're fine now.

Let me carry you.

No, thanks. I think I can walk. You're a prince, I'm just a maid.

You still mind that at this juncture?

Well, how did you get caught by the trap?

Just now I saw a rabbit with a broken hind leg.

I treated it.

Suddenly, I remembered what Master Bo told me.

He said some junior eunuchs had set hunting trap cuffs around this place.

I was afraid there might be other animals that got trapped

so I came here to take a look. But then.

I know some junior eunuchs have placed hunting trap cuffs around.

I saw a pool of blood on the ground I felt worried. So I looked around.

Then I found you there.

Thank you for saving me, my lord. Thank you so much.

You're really so kindhearted.

So are you. You saved the rabbit, I saved you.

My lord... Sam Ho, how did you get hurt?

Oh, her foot was caught by something there, it's bleeding.

It's lucky that I heard her shout for help.

I'll take you to the doctor right away.

Wait for me.

What happened?

My foot was caught in a trap. Thank God his lordship was there.

I taught him how to remove the cuff. He's so clever. He got it done easily.

Right.

It's lucky that the cuff isn't too sharp, your ligaments and bones aren't hurt.

I have some very good medicine.

- I'll give it to you later. - Thank you.

Sam Ho, I'll get some water right away to clean your wound.

Thank you, Officer Ko. I'll send someone to your place later to get the medicine.

Thank you.

Sam Ho, Mom told me that if you get hurt you need to watch your diet.

I will.

Thank you for your concern, my lord.

Thank God you're fine. Don't get out of bed for the next few days.

I'll ask Siu Yung to bring you your meals.

- You get some good rest. - All right.

His Majesty's birthday party this year will be held in the palace.

It won't be high profiled.

We need to start preparing the furnishings for the inner chambers

as well as the clothes and ornaments.

The menu for the empress and the ladies will be based on the theme of good luck.

The Furnishings Department will place the tributes from foreign countries

in the chambers of the ladies.

His Majesty will feel happy to see them.

Good.

The Embroideries Department has several novel ideas

but we still need to refine them. I'll report to you later, Bureau Chief.

How about the Jewels Department?

We don't get any idea yet.

If you can't figure out anything on your own

you can do some brainstorming with your subordinates.

Maybe you'll get some novel ideas.

Yes, Bureau Chief.

Well, Mistress Yuen, Sam Ho has joined your Jewels Department

as the Deputy Head just now.

In theory your department should be much stronger

but she got hurt just after she joined your department. It's really unlucky.

If so, then it should be her hands that got hurt.

Now only her foot is hurt.

I go to see her every night to talk about what new hairpins should be made.

Sometimes we chat about other things too, I treat her like my own daughter.

You have a deep relationship with your subordinate.

That's what I want to see the most.

I hope there's harmony and peace among you guys. I'm old.

I'll retire sooner or later.

I hope my successor will treat everyone like sisters.

so as to unite everyone and head the four departments.

You haven't got well yet, don't get off the bed.

I've failed to welcome you. This is rude.

Do you think I'll take issue with that?

How are you? Do you feel better now?

Much better. It doesn't hurt anymore.

Look at you. How come you're so careless? What if your hands are hurt?

I've made some deer ligaments soup for you. It's good for your foot injury.

I treated you like my own daughter in the past couple of years.

Now you've left, I feel as if I've lost a hand.

My heart feels so hurt too.

But never mind. This is ordered by the empress.

I want everything good for you.

I want you to do the things you like.

- Come on. Drink the soup. - Thank you.

Sam Ho, you must remember this. You must observe the rules strictly here.

It won't be so free as it is in our Embroideries Department.

Don't say anything to offend others like I do.

You must listen to Mistress Yuen and work diligently.

If you fail to work well, she won't blame you.

She will only blame our Embroideries Department

for failing to teach you well.

- Do you understand? - Yes.

If you come across difficulties or problems in future

feel free to come talk to me.

Thank you, Mistress Chung.

Oh, I heard that you discuss with Mistress Yuen

every night the hairpins for the ladies on His Majesty's birthday.

You stay up late every night. Do you feel exhausted?

Not at all. I can't make hairpins right now.

I can only talk with Mistress Yuen.

Is there anything that you can't figure out? Shall I give you some ideas?

Get the job done earlier, then you'll get more time for rest.

Thanks for the offer, Mistress Chung.

If you've got some ideas, I'm all ears.

I'll leave now.

Mind your health.

Mistress Chung, why worry about what clothes to make?

We have so many usable designs.

The empress likes phoenix.

We'll knit the phoenix pattern then, or we can use the peacock pattern.

How about One Hundred Birds Worshiping the Phoenix?

We can put flowers there too.

The empress will like it for sure.

For the mid-autumn lantern carnival three years ago, we made a peacock dress.

For the Yuanxiao festival banquet two years ago

we already made a dress with a hundred birds worshiping the phoenix.

How's your suggestion just now different from the previous designs?

What novelty is there? I need novel ideas.

If you can't figure out any, don't bother me then.

Return to the Embroideries Department.

Yes.

Master Bo.

Hey, it's you, Fei Yin? Where's Mistress Chung?

Master Bo, you're carrying so many books. Who are they for?

I'm taking them to Sam Ho.

You are carrying so many books?

You talk to me again?

It's great you aren't mad at me anymore.

It's bad for health getting mad so often.

You like chrysanthemum?

Why don't we go look at them together when they blossom?

Oh, it will be quite a long while before they do.

It's the mid-autumn festival a couple of days later.

Why don't we go see the moon together? I'll prepare some nice food and wine.

Let's meet in Purple Bamboo Wood?

Are you going to see the moon or not?

Bureau Chief, why do you eat so little? Are you unwell?

No, I'm bothered by something, so I don't have an appetite.

Do you feel troubled about His Majesty's birthday banquet?

Regarding the things I talked with you guys last time, do you have any idea?

Bureau Chief, actually I...

- I've got an idea, Bureau Chief. - Yes?

I would like to have everyone's comments on this.

His Majesty's birthday is in late autumn.

By then, there will be yellow flowers all over the place.

It's a completely different view. I suggest making chrysanthemum our theme.

When all the other flowers have withered

the chrysanthemums are still standing there proudly in the frost.

They are really the gentlemen among flowers.

If we sew them on the jackets ...

it would make the empress look more elegant and the ladies more charming.

Good idea.

Bureau Chief, if you like this idea

I suggest all the four departments use the same theme.

We can use chrysanthemum for making clothes as well as food.

Chrysanthemum fish head soup, chrysanthemum chicken, chrysanthemum wine.

The aroma will be so fresh, it has soothing effect too.

Besides, we can make chrysanthemum screens and tableware too.

There will be chrysanthemums all around.

It will be so relaxing for the mind.

Oh, I've forgotten the Jewels Department.

Shall we use chrysanthemums for hairpins too?

What do you think?

Mistress Yuen, do you have any comment?

Actually, I want to use chrysanthemum as the theme for His Majesty's birthday too.

- What a coincidence? - Right.

Mistress Tam and Mistress Wu, what do you two think?

Will it be a bit monotonous using chrysanthemums only?

There are many species of chrysanthemums, they all look different.

They have different shapes and colors

they look so beautiful with twigs and leaves.

How will it be monotonous?

Mistress Chung, your idea is really good!

There will be uniformity for the four departments.

It won't be so chaotic as it was before. You are really so thoughtful!

Thank you, Bureau Chief.

Why don't you stay behind later? I want to discuss the details with you.

Yes, Bureau Chief.

If she wants to use chrysanthemum for the clothes, that's her own business.

Now she's got all the credits. She even plays the leading role.

I can't believe Chief Choi buys her idea.

This is really odd. A couple of days ago, she said she didn't get a clue at all.

How come she could figure out something so quickly?

Hey, Mistress Yuen, how come you wanted to use chrysanthemum too?

Did she see your drawings?

I guess not.

Did she overhear your conversation with others?

I just discussed this idea of chrysanthemum with Sam Ho.

Sam Ho? Did she tip off Head Chung?

She's been in the Embroideries Department for so many years.

How long has it been since she came to your Jewels Department?

If she has a greater attachment to the Embroideries Department

it's understandable.

Well, Mistress Chung is really nice to Sam Ho.

Sam Ho's foot is hurt.

She asked our Food Department to make some deer ligament soup for her.

- Did she go visit Sam Ho? - Yes.

She even made her soup? It seems that their relationship is deep.

I feel so unfair for you, Mistress Yuen. You should get the credit.

Now someone has stolen it from you.

Don't jump to conclusion. Maybe this isn't the case.

It's hard to read a person's mind.

At first I thought you were lucky getting Sam Ho to assist you.

Now you've got a mole.

Mistress Yuen, how is it?

Does Bureau Chief like the idea of using chrysanthemum as the theme?

She likes it very much, but it's the chrysanthemum proposed by someone else.

Someone made the suggestion before I did.

Who did so?

Sam Ho, did Mistress Chung come visit you a couple of days ago?

Yes.

Did she suggest using chrysanthemum as the theme?

Mistress Yuen, you think I told Mistress Chung about it?

I didn't. This is serious.

I know very well what the stake is. How would I dare disclose anything?

Mistress Chung did come once the other day

but I only drew the chrysanthemum patterns at night.

I haven't shown anyone the drawings.

If you don't believe me, Mistress Yuen, I'll swear to God I didn't do it.

Relax. I just asked about it.

I believe you didn't do it, I know your character.

Sam Ho only speaks good words does good deeds and shows goodwill.

You will never disclose our ideas, you aren't such a person.

I've never doubted you.

But if it was Kam Ling, I wouldn't have such great confidence in her.

Mistress Yuen, why do you say so?

Kam Ling and I have been sisters for more than twenty years.

She knows very well what she can or cannot do.

It's because Kam Ling is your sister that you aren't objective enough.

Anyway, I know very well what kind of person Kam Ling is.

Hey, you're back? I've waited for you for so long.

You are waiting for me? Is there anything in particular?

Last time you lent me several books on chrysanthemums, right?

I want to read more.

Please check in the library for me to see if there's any.

Okay.

What did you buy outside?

What? Nothing.

So mysterious? Let me see. Let me see.

There's nothing in particular. Nothing in particular.

Let me see.

Birds' nest?

It's more practical to give me nutritious food.

This is expensive.

Of course it is. It's imported from Quanzhou.

Master Bo, is the money I gave you enough for buying it?

It's enough.

Thank you very much, Sam Ho's foot is fine now.

But she bled a lot earlier.

She needs more replenishment. Just eating deer ligaments isn't enough.

How could she get well so quickly without eating the deer ligaments?

Mistress Chung, I know you went to visit Sam Ho.

Actually you don't need to do so many things

to sabotage my relationship with Sam Ho.

I won't get tricked so easily.

Sam Ho and I are like mother and daughter, I've taught her for so many years.

Everyone knows this is superficial.

My relationship with Sam Ho goes much deeper.

No one can hurt our relationship and mutual trust.

Good. Hey, I'd better inform you in advance.

Now Sam Ho isn't there with me, I really miss her so much all the time.

When I'm free, I'll go to the Jewels Department to visit her and chat with her.

I understand that. Losing Sam Ho is like losing your own daughter.

Look at you.

You look so pissed off. You look so hurt too.

I almost forgot, you'll feel hurt too, right?

You've lost an earring. Your heart should feel so stricken.

I can't wear the earring

but I can still look at the other one and think of my old friend.

However, your beloved student has left you.

Do you need to make an excuse to go see her everyday to make up for your loss?

Bo Kat Cheung.

Bo Kat Cheung.

My lord.

It's you, Sam Ho? You can walk at last?

I'm much better now, so I came to offer an incense stick to thank the grace of God.

Why do you laugh?

I feel so happy to see the real Prince Kwong again.

That Prince Kwong didn't exist in this world.

Do you still remember when we met when we were kids?

Yes, I do. Back then your lordship was ten years old.

Everyone in the palace thought I was particularly clever and gifted.

But the more clever I was, the harder it was for me to stay alive.

The empress thought I would bring her bad luck.

I would seize the throne and be a threat to her offspring.

Back then she wanted to take me out.

If I didn't fake insanity, I would have gotten killed by her already.

For the sake of my mom, I have to play dumb to survive all these years.

Everyone wants to live. Who wants to die?

You are doing so because you don't get a choice, my lord.

I'm not a ten year old kid inside

but I can't live a normal life like ordinary people do.

Do you know how painful it is?

Have you ever lived in terror like I do everyday?

I have. Back then my dad was exiled to Ninzhou.

Mom and I kept hiding.

We were afraid to be caught

since we could never get out if we were taken to the palace.

In the end, I still came to the palace. But I've learned something.

I live everyday honestly with my heart.

With your heart?

My lord, do you know how I got my name?

Back then mom was sick.

No doctor could cure her. Thank God she came across a monk.

He cured my mom. He didn't accept any payment or ask for any reward.

He just told my parents that he hoped they could speak good words

do good deeds and show goodwill.

He wanted them to pass this on.

That's why your name is called Sam Ho?

I always remember my dad's teaching.

So long as there's three good things in my heart, all adversities will go away.

Be nice to others. When they are happy, I feel happy too.

All right. I'll model on you. Good words, good deeds, good faith.

I really want to be happy like you.

Don't worry, my lord. I will never tell anyone your secret.

Thank you very much, Sam Ho.

Mom, I came to see how you're doing.

I'm fine. You can leave.

Mom, are you sick?

If so, you mustn't just lie here.

Why don't you tell me what's wrong with you?

Mom.

Who beat you up? The empress? Did she?

Did she beat you up like this?

Why did she do this to you?

Today I went to see the empress as usual.

Suddenly, she mentioned what happened in the past again.

She said that back then I seduced Emperor Hin Chung.

Therefore, he didn't make her queen.

It's been so many years.

She actually still minds it, she's never forgotten it.

She got mad and smacked me.

Your ear?

Back then Emperor Hin Chung said my ears were beautiful.

They looked so beautiful with earrings on them. So the empress hated it.

She said I seduced the emperor with that, She got so mad when she talked about that.

So she pulled my earring off.

I'll ask the imperial doctor to give you treatment. You'll be fine.

Don't bother.

- Mom, let me see. - No.

Let me see.

Does the empress want to break your limbs and kill you?

She lives a luxurious life, but my mom is tortured badly.

No, I need to talk to her.

No, son. Don't make any reckless move. Don't go, son!

My lord, you can't go in. The empress has given the order. No one can go in.

I don't care. Get out of my way!

My lord. My lord, you really can't go in.

If you get in my way again, I'll hit you.

Prince Kwong, why are you so unhappy?

Why did you bully my mom?

She's got bruises all over her. You are a bad guy!

Her ear is still bleeding.

Mom? I am your mom. She just gave birth to you.

You can't even tell who's more senior. You even yell here?

I don't care. Whoever gave birth to me is my mom. Listen!

Don't ever bully her again or else I...

How dare you! What do you want?

I...

Your hand?

My lord, how come there are rashes on your hand?

Oh no, what's that? It's so itchy.

Is it the epidemic?

- Epidemic? Guards. - Yes, Your Highness.

Drag Prince Kwong out immediately.

Prince Kwong.

Why do you drag me away? I'm not done scolding her yet. Let me go!

I'm not done scolding her. I warn you!

Don't ever bully my mom again, or else I won't be nice to you!

- Drag him out. Now! - Hey!

I'll ask people to clean the chamber thoroughly right away.

Go, go, go.

Epidemic?

Is it true? Don't try to scare us.

I heard it at the Inner Service.

There are rashes all over Prince Kwong and Lady Zheng.

The imperial doctor said it's the epidemic.

They must somehow got infected by people outside the palace.

I heard that many people in the city have died from the epidemic already.

Everyday, there are a lot of dead bodies. It's so scary.

Now no one dares go near them lest they get infected.

Oh no, I feel so scared.

How are they doing now?

The empress has given the order to lock them up in their chambers.

They aren't allowed to get out.

How about Violet then?

She hasn't fallen sick.

Thank God. If she gets infected too, she'll infect others.

Sam Ho, you always chat with the prince Have you seen him lately?

Oh yes, last time you hurt your foot.

His lordship and Officer Ko carried you back to the Jewels Department.

Did he go into your room?

My foot has got well long ago. Back then his lordship was fine.

Or you didn't know he's sick? Did you get infected?

You may infect everyone in the Jewels Department.

Right. We eat together everyday. You guys will get infected.

We'll fall sick together and die together then.

But the prince and his mom are really sick. Oh no, we are trapped in the palace.

Will we get infected sooner or later?

There's a rule in the palace.

If they are sick, they will be sent somewhere outside the palace.

Does anyone know how sick they are?

Oh yes, Sam Ho, didn't you say you must do good deeds and show goodwill?

You are his lordship's friend, why don't you go visit him?

See how he's doing.

You don't need to worry about it, Sam Ho will of course do that.

But after visiting him, don't come back. Don't get us infected.

Cut it out. No one dares go near his lordship and Lady Zheng right now.

Who will visit them?

Oh no, I heard that this epidemic kills people easily.

You always talk about death. You've really driven me so mad.

Just leave the food outside. Don't come in.

It's chilly at night. Please mind your health, my lord.

I haven't seen you for a few days, my lord. I came to see how you're doing.

Why do you still come here? Aren't you afraid of the epidemic?

I don't care what's happened.

I just want to know if there's anything I can do for your lordship.

I'm afraid you are fighting this on your own without anyone to support or help you.

But you must take care, you will get infected.

So long as I'm showing goodwill and doing good deeds

I believe God will help us.

Everyone treats my mom and me like ghosts Only you take the risk to come visit me.

Don't feel upset, my lord. Apart from me, many people care about you too.

Look at my attire. Master Bo lent it to me.

He asked me to send your lordship his regards.

Don't worry. If I really get the epidemic, I won't allow you to come in for sure.

I won't allow you to come so close to me.

So... My lord, you are?

I've read some medical books.

It's said that after touching a wax tree

you'll get rashes as if you were infected by the epidemic.

Now there's an epidemic outside the palace.

Even the imperial doctor doesn't dare give me a thorough checkup.

My lord, why are you doing this to yourself?

I want to make use of this epidemic to leave the palace with mom.

This is the only way to get out of here.

You want to leave?

The empress holds grudges against us in all these years

as she wasn't made queen back then.

This is her greatest regret in life.

She thought it was caused by my mom back then.

She can't let go of her hate despite so many years have lapsed.

Therefore she hates both of us. My mom has suffered so much hardship already.

If this carries on, she will be tortured to death sooner or later.

For the sake of mom, we must leave.

Even if you can leave the palace, there are so many uncertainties outside.

If I have to live under someone's mercy, I'll be living in terror everyday.

I'd rather go to a faraway place and change my name.

I don't even mind wandering to the end of the world. This is a big big world.

There must be a place for mom and me.

As you have already decided, my lord. I wish you would find a new life sooner.

Sam Ho, I will forever take you as my good friend.

You are a friend whom I will always think of.

After we have left, there's still Ko Hin Yeung

in the palace to look after you.

- I feel relieved. - Officer Ko?

Back then your foot was hurt

Ko Hin Yeung carried you back to the Jewels Department.

When you leaned on his back, you appeared to be particularly relieved.

I knew he's the only person who could protect you and make you feel safe.

Officer Ko was there the other day. Of course I felt relieved.

It wasn't because Officer Ko showed up.

Your lordship saved me.

Other people would wonder how your lordship knew how to save me

but Officer Ko happened to show up.

Then people wouldn't feel suspicious about you.

This could keep your secret and your life.

I see.

After you've left, I may never see you again, my lord. I want to bow to you.

Please get up.

To bid you farewell.

I left the palace when I was ten. You gave me sweetness in bitterness.

Today I fake illness, you aren't afraid of the epidemic.

You came to give me your support. I will never forget your grace to me.

My lord, please take care.

The two of them have been sick for so long.

There isn't any sign of getting well.

Why don't we send them away?

You'll allow them to leave the palace? How can you do that?

This morning the imperial doctor reported to me

that he had found in the records of the imperial clinic the prescription

used by Emperor Chung Chung back then to deal with the epidemic.

Really? Does it work?

Back then the prescription did suppress the epidemic

but the dosage is really strong. It's in fact poison.

Not everyone can endure it.

If the epidemic can't be cured, the person will be poisoned.

He will die immediately.

I want the mother and son to take the medicine.

There's no point doing so much for them. Just let them die.

Your Majesty, you've failed to take a macro view.

If they die of the illness, people will say we are cold-blooded.

We didn't save them.

Now I use them to test the medicine.

If they are cured, then there will be the medicine

to cure others in the palace who are sick.

This can help the people too. We won't be afraid of the epidemic anymore.

Then everyone will feel indebted to me. They will be loyal to me then.

But if they are poisoned instead of getting cured, that's the will of God.

It has nothing to do with us.

Your Highness is so thorough in your plan. Let's give them the medicine.

See if they will get killed.

Your ladyship, Prince Kwong.

Why do you come here?

The empress told me to bring these two bowls of medicine

to your ladyship and Prince Kwong.

Sis gave us the medicine?

The maids in the Food Department said this is an unorthodox prescription used to

fight the epidemic when Emperor Chung Chung was still Prince Lo Ling.

An unorthodox prescription?

To fight the epidemic, this medicine is strongly toxic.

If the toxin can't fight the epidemic, it will kill the person who drinks it.

Mom, don't people use medicine to save lives? Why use it to kill people?

Mom, let's not drink the poison.

Violet, we don't need the medicine. Take it away.

No. The empress wants me to see you two finish it before I leave.

I'm sorry, my lady.

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