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[Beyond the Realm of Conscience]

Episode Twenty-Seven

Siu Shun, you mustn't hit me. You'll be cursed.

I'll be cursed if I don't hit you.

You'll be struck by lightning.

You'll be struck by me now. Please hold her down tight.

Siu Shun, don't hit me.

This is for godfather. You are so wicked.

This is for godfather too. Go to hell.

Siu Shun, you mustn't hit me. Stop it.

This is only the second strike. There are still eight strikes to go.

This one is for me.

You set me up to kill me? God will punish you.

The empress gave me this bottle of medicinal cream.

It's effective for external injuries. Your wound will heal in a couple of days.

It won't hurt so much then. Just hang in there, Mistress Yuen.

I wonder if Her Highness has medicine to cure the pain in the heart.

Siu Shun thought you killed Master Bo. He also thought you set him up.

So he did this to you.

Does it still hurt? Why don't I put some cream on your wound again?

It hurts. Sam Ho, Siu Shun hit me.

He hit his mother.

I feel so hurt inside.

Is there any way to cure the pain in my heart, Sam Ho?

I believe you know Officer Lee Tak Yue died of his illness in Yazhou.

I'm offering him three iron joss sticks to show my respect.

Officer Lee was a good officer. What a shame he died so suddenly.

It's a loss to the country.

If His Majesty had cast aside his prejudice and allowed Officer Lee to stay

he wouldn't have died in grief in Yazhou.

His Majesty exiled Officer Lee to keep him alive.

Back when Officer Lee was jailed, someone wanted to kill him.

His Majesty demoted him as an excuse to save his life.

Officer Lee left the palace so he wouldn't get killed by the villain.

He stayed alive.

You know the villain I'm talking about. You are loyal and brave.

It's better for you to tell right from wrong

than just paying respect to Officer Lee.

If you could eliminate him for the country

I believe Officer Lee will feel happy about it.

I missed the target. Still, I can practice hard to remedy this.

But if you pledge your allegiance to the wrong person

you will regret it for the rest of your life.

There's no turning back.

Commander Pan Yat Fu is Lee Tak Yue's student.

He's honest and loyal.

He's a military genius.

He leads an army of sixty thousand in Jianzhou.

I've already summoned him to come to the capital

to discuss how to deal with Ma Yuen Chi.

I've already told General Man how Ma Yuen Chi persecuted Officer Lee.

I believe he will join us.

If so, we can fight Ma Yuen Chi's Special Tactics Force.

Your Majesty, General Ma and General Man ask to see you.

- Send them in. - Yes, Your Majesty.

- Your Majesty. - At ease.

- Much obliged, Your Majesty. - Much obliged, Your Majesty.

You two want to see me. What's the matter?

I heard that Your Majesty had summoned Pan Yat Fu to the palace. Is that true?

Pan Yat Fu has been stationed in Jianzhou for a long time.

His performance is very good.

I summoned him to the capital as I wanted to reward him.

Something wrong?

In terms of performance

Pan Yat Fu is much worse than the Minzhou commander Ting Ling Shan.

There should be priority for the award.

If I remember correctly, Ting Ling Shan is General Ma's student.

You are really observant, Guard Ko. Ling Shan is my student.

He's a good commander and a loyal officer like General Man.

Both Pan Yat Fu and Ting Ling Shan are talented commanders.

I'll handle this in a fair manner.

Your Majesty has never been in command of the army.

You have no knowledge of the military. How can you act fairly?

It's good that Your Majesty care about the military.

But if you don't know the priorities and the situation

you will make mistakes easily.

Your Majesty must think again before you make a decision.

General Man, what's your opinion?

I agree with General Ma absolutely. General Ma knows everyone well.

He understands the situation the best.

If Your Majesty wants to give an award

you should summon Ting Ling Shan to the capital as General Ma suggested.

It's just my preliminary idea to give an award.

As both generals object to it, I'll reconsider it.

We'll talk about summoning the commanders to the capital later.

I really can't believe Man Kim Fung is still blind to the situation.

He supported the suggestion to summon Ting Ling Shan to the palace.

Ma Yuen Chi is already so arrogant with Man Kim Fung there.

If he's got Ting Ling Shan too, he'll be stronger.

The situation will be worse.

God help those who helps themselves.

Hin Yeung, you must leave the palace as soon as possible.

As those outside can't come in, someone inside must go out.

But this is a risky move.

I'll just charge forward without looking back.

Good. I'll compile a name list. You take it with you.

I'll make arrangements for you to hurry to Huayin to meet Pan Yat Fu.

After that, you liaise with the commanders on the name list and discuss with them

as to how to eliminate Ma Yuen Chi.

Yes, Your Majesty.

But you must be careful.

Over a hundred names will be recorded in the name list.

There can be no mistake.

If Ma Yuen Chi gets hold of the list, the commanders will be in danger.

Even their families and relatives will be killed too.

Over ten thousand lives are at stake.

I will act cautiously. I won't part with the name list.

I won't fail Your Majesty.

The trip will be dangerous. You must take care.

You've got an important task this time. You are carrying the name list.

You must be careful.

I know, I will carry the list with me at all time.

If something goes wrong, not only His Majesty will be defeated by Ma Yuen Chi

but thousands of lives, even the fate of Tang, will be affected.

For the sake of His Majesty and me, you must be careful.

I promise you I'll hurry back to the palace once this is done.

I won't make you worry.

Every time when I wait for your return, I feel that the days are so long.

You remember I taught you before to look at the Zhu Que constellations in the south?

When the Flying Deer star meets the Winged Snake star, I'll be back.

I'll pray to God for a clear night every night

so I can look at the stars and see how they move.

Then I'll know you're heading back.

I've got the information that you've conspired with someone to start a mutiny.

Guard Ko, you're under arrest.

A mutiny is a serious offense.

Please don't make such an unsubstantiated accusation.

You need corroborating evidence.

Of course I have the evidence. You're hiding it.

I'm innocent.

Don't make the allegation without any substantive evidence, General Ma.

Cut the crap. Let me search you. We'll see if you're guilty.

I'm a Grade Four armed guard. How dare you search me?

Here comes His Majesty.

What is this?

Stop it. How dare you offend Guard Ko?

Your Majesty, I've got the information that someone wanted to leave the palace

to meet others and discuss starting a mutiny.

So I wanted to arrest him. General Man has already found the evidence.

Now there's concrete evidence. It's a capital offense to start a mutiny.

Ko Hin Yeung should be executed. General Man, read it aloud.

Let's see if Ko Hin Yeung wants to start a mutiny.

Let His Majesty learn about the truth.

Read it. Read it aloud.

Two stacks of paper money. Two sets of candles.

Three sets of offerings...

How come?

Mistress Lau gave me this booklet.

I know Guard Ko will leave the palace soon on an assignment.

My father and Uncle Ko died on the same day.

So I asked Guard Ko to buy some offerings.

We could then pay respect to our fathers when he's back.

Guard Ko, is this true?

Your Majesty, what Mistress Lau said is true.

But General Ma wouldn't listen to my explanation.

He just took action.

General Ma, you accused Guard Ko before you figured out the truth.

You are so reckless. You've brought so many people here.

You've caused such a disturbance in the palace.

I'm sorry. Please don't be mad, Your Majesty.

Maybe the information is wrong. It's a misunderstanding.

You didn't find out the truth. You are oversuspicious.

Ko Hin Yeung is my bodyguard. He's always with me.

Now you suspect him. That means you suspect I'm involved in the mutiny too?

Your Majesty, General Ma is loyal to the country.

He was misled by false information.

He thought someone wanted to hurt Your Majesty. He was too worried.

That's why he committed such a reckless act.

But he's faithful to you.

He only wanted to protect the country. Please forgive him, Your Majesty.

I'll let you go this time. But I won't allow this to happen again.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Here you go.

Thank you. Thanks for swapping it so that Ma Yuen Chi couldn't do anything.

The name list is so important. If he got it, there would be much trouble.

The information came from outside the palace.

When you see Pan Yat Fu, you must remind him to find out who's a friend or a foe.

- He must be careful. - I will tell him so.

Brother Man, when did you find out the aggression of

Ma Yuen Chi that you decided to help His Majesty?

Actually, I didn't ignore what you told me.

But I couldn't accept the fact that my mentor is evil.

To verify what you told me

I sent my subordinate to check Ma Yuen Chi, and learned that he's wealthy in Jizhou.

He's got a thousand acres of fields and a dozen mansions. He's obscenely rich.

His stipends can't afford such luxury at all.

His assets must come from corruption.

So you decided to change side?

I've been blind for so many years helping the wrong man.

I nearly harmed the country.

Earlier you supported Ma Yuen Chi's proposal for awarding Ting Ling Shan

to show him you were loyal to him, and to put him off-guard?

Ma Yuen Chi has a secret plot.

After Lady Yin has given birth to the prince, he will overturn His Majesty.

Lady Yin has been pregnant for five months already. The baby will be due soon.

Therefore, time is running out for us to deal with Ma Yuen Chi.

I'll go south right away

to join Pan Yat Fu to liaise with the commanders loyal to His Majesty.

We must take Ma Yuen Chi by surprise.

Brother Man, I'll count on you to protect His Majesty.

Bureau Chief.

I know you're spanked ten times. You're injured.

You can say you need more rest.

It's time the four departments prepare the annual report.

I bet you would decline to do it on this pretext.

Just handover to me the records of the Embroideries Department

and the Furnishings Department.

I'll compile them myself.

I've already prepared the reports.

I'm the department head. How would I use my injury as an excuse for goofing off?

You just misunderstood me all along.

You got promoted to the post of Bureau Chief recently.

It's your first annual report. You have to plan for the coming year as well.

Mid-autumn is forthcoming. Lady Yin is going to deliver a baby too.

There's also the ceremony for celebrating the year end. There's so much work to do.

I'm a member of the Imperial Household Bureau. I should do my best to help.

How can I stay away from this?

You sound so high and mighty. You must have a hidden agenda.

You've got me wrong because Master Bo suddenly died. It's a severe blow to you.

So you are prejudiced.

I don't mind your bullying me. It's because I have a clear conscience.

Enough. Cut the crap God knows if you are innocent or not.

- Mistress Yuen. - Sam Ho.

I heard that the empress is happy with Chief Chung's annual report and her plans.

She finds her performance outstanding even though this is her first report.

The empress is in a very nice mood.

Back then I suggested giving her the post of Bureau Chief.

The empress worried if Chief Chung could manage.

Now Chief Chung has passed the test at last.

It's because everybody worked hand-in-hand sincerely.

Mistress Yuen, you're injured.

But you still finished the annual report for Chief Chung.

You've worked so selflessly.

She will understand it in due course. She will know you're nice to her.

We are like sisters. We just work for the Imperial Household Bureau.

We are in the same boat. Who wants the boat to sink?

Mistress Yuen, you've been wearing a smile today. It must be because of the red eggs.

I make red eggs every year on my son's birthday.

Before, I just ate them myself or I just put them aside.

But this year I can give them to him personally. I hope he likes them.

The empress was happy.

She said I did an outstanding job

even though I was new in the post of Bureau Chief.

She said I would do a much better job than my predecessors.

It's good that the empress is happy.

I was so worried that you couldn't perform well.

How would I fail to perform well easily?

You are smart, godmother, but Yuen Tsui Wan isn't.

I was so worried that she might claim to be injured and refuse to cooperate with you.

But now you didn't need to rely on Yuen Tsui Wan.

You still did a very good job to get Her Highness' compliment.

This time you've shown her your competence.

You should keep going and make a great success.

Yuen Tsui Wan is injured.

Even if she couldn't assist me, I still wouldn't blame her.

Actually she's been working hard in the workshop in the past couple of days.

She could have got some rest. But she still pretends to be so diligent?

Does she really want to suffer? I get it.

Maybe she became nuts after I had spanked her ten times.

Before, I threw the shoes at her.

I bribed the guards so that I could spank her ten times.

But she still hasn't learned the lesson. She keeps harassing me.

Today she even asked Mistress Lau to bring me red eggs.

As if I don't have any food?

Do I need her red eggs? Later... No, I'm busy today.

Tomorrow I'll throw them back at her.

If I get some poison, I'll put it in the eggs too to kill her.

Then she won't harass me again. She killed my godfather.

Don't talk nonsense anymore. Get back to work.

I'll go to Purple Bamboo Wood.

All right.

Is Yuen Tsui Wan innocent or guilty? Did she tell the truth? Or did she lie?

You went to see her, but she said she didn't see you.

However, Siu Yung saw you two arguing.

When she admitted it, she said she asked you to give a candle stand to General Man.

She told different stories. I really can't tell which one is true.

Kat Cheung, did she really drag you to death?

Did she kill you?

Please come into my dream, and tell me what happened.

- Chief Chung. - Hello, Master Ha.

I came to pay respect to Master Bo. Am I interrupting you, Chief Chung?

Not at all.

Master Ha, I haven't seen you in the palace for quite a long time.

Are you all right?

I've been sick for a long time. I could manage to get off the bed just now.

Therefore, I didn't come to offer joss sticks to Master Bo

even though he's gone for so long.

If you feel unwell, you should get more rest.

There's no hurry to come pay respect to Kat Cheung.

I'm guilty. That's why God punishes me with the illness.

How's that?

I got Master Bo killed.

You got Kat cheung killed?

I remember I ran into Master Bo in the imperial garden the other day.

He was in a hurry. He said he wanted to see General Man.

What? Was he carrying a candle stand back then?

I saw him carrying a box. I'm not sure if there's a candle stand inside.

I knew General Man would take Missus Man's casket to her hometown.

He had already reached the Eastern chamber.

I was afraid Master Bo couldn't catch up with him.

So I told him to take the route by Dragon Mistress Pond. He did so.

I can't believe he died there.

If I hadn't reminded him to take that quiet and remote route

he wouldn't have tripped and died.

I got him killed.

Tell me honestly. Did you see Kat Cheung today?

Yes, I did.

Then why did you say you didn't when I asked you earlier?

It's because... I asked Master Bo to give something to General Man.

Just now there were so many people.

Therefore, I lied to you lest they would get suspicious.

I remember I ran into Master Bo in the imperial garden the other day.

He was in a hurry. He said he wanted to see General Man.

He said he wanted to talk to me.

But back then General Man was leaving the palace with Missus Man's casket.

So I urged Master Bo to deliver the candle stand for me first.

I saw him carrying a box. I'm not sure if there's a candle stand inside.

I really didn't kill him. Why would I do that?

Chief Chung.

You've dropped your handkerchief.

Oh, thank you... Master Ngai.

What's the matter?

Have you seen Siu Shun around?

Siu Shun? Oh, I just saw him at the Palace Matters Office.

He took some sikkimotoxin to kill the rats. He left in a hurry.

I don't know where he's going.

Poison?

Do I not have food? Do I need her red eggs?

I'll get some poison and put it in the eggs to kill her so she won't harass me again.

Don't eat it... Don't eat the eggs.

What are you doing?

Did Siu Shun give you the eggs?

- No, I made them myself. - Well...

You said Siu Shun gave me the eggs?

He wouldn't eat the red eggs I made for him?

I don't know.

I just know he had some red eggs. I thought he gave them to you.

Even if he did, so what? Why wouldn't you allow me to eat them?

Why do you eat so many eggs?

You know the empress is hosting a banquet tonight.

If you are too full, she will say you don't give her face.

As the Bureau Chief, I'll be in a difficult position.

This is really funny. I want to eat an egg. How will I be too full tonight?

Even so, how will you be put in a difficult position?

The empress has a large heart. How will she scold you for such a trivial matter?

It's hard to say. You think it's easy being the Bureau Chief?

It's so dirty. You made me do it. I'll see how you die.

Siu Shun, what are you doing here?

Washing my hands.

Master Ngai said you had taken some sikkimotoxin from him. Is that true?

Yes, it's really effective. It couldn't move after taking it.

Who couldn't move?

The rat. Then I killed it with a broomstick.

It deserved to be killed.

You used the poison to kill a rat?

Sikkimotoxin is rat poison. Who do you think I want to poison?

That woman? Hey, if I got the guts, I would really do it.

- Don't do it. - Why?

I guess... Yuen Tsui Wan may not be the person who killed your godfather.

Siu Shun?

You are the only one who works in the Furnishings Department?

How do you manage your staff?

Today is the Furnishings Department's turn to play chess with the chess masters.

They are taking a two hour break.

All of them are having fun.

You should take a break.

You haven't recovered yet. But you keep walking around.

Can't you do the job later?

If you work so hard, you'll get killed.

Well, why do you come to the Furnishings Department?

Of course I come for business. You think I come to see you?

I want to know when the curtains for Joy Chamber will be ready.

Didn't I tell you it will be done day after tomorrow?

You did.

But if you guys could finish them earlier, we could do the replacement earlier.

It will be less chaotic then.

Well, I'll deliver them to you personally once they are done.

You don't need to do so. Look at you.

You walk so slowly. I can't count on you.

I'll come again in two days to get them.

Take this. Try it.

Medicinal cream?

When I was naughty before, godfather would teach me a lesson.

He would spank my butt a dozen times.

After that, he would give me some medicinal cream.

Every time after I had put on the cream, I would get well in a couple of days.

Try it.

You came specifically to give me the medicinal cream?

What? I told you I didn't.

But as godmother says, some people are nice to you for no particular reason.

It's chemistry only. Before, you made me a pair of shoes.

You also treated me to red eggs.

That means there's the chemistry between us.

So I'm giving you the medicinal cream. That's all. It doesn't mean anything.

Don't blame me if it doesn't help. Bye.

Good. Very good.

People say the musical of Tang is marvelous.

It's really true.

I heard that the son of the Tibet emperor is a right gentleman

so he's given the name Duojibenma which means the Lotus Buddha.

Now I know it's really true.

Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty.

Everyone says Tang is a powerful country.

This time the emperor ordered me to come. I'm grateful for your hospitality.

You've treated me so well. I want to thank you on behalf of the emperor.

Tang and Tibet are related in marriage.

It's a great event that Prince Duoji came to visit us.

His Majesty is so right. Prince Duoji came to visit Tang.

It happens that Lady Yin is pregnant too. It's double happiness. It's a joyful event.

I wish Lady Yin would give birth to a prince so as to succeed to the throne.

Lady Yin is well nurtured. The prince she's carrying must be a good emperor.

If I have a grandson as you say, Prince Duoji

I will invite you to the banquet.

Thank you, Your Highness I wish Tang powerful and prosperous.

Very good.

I would like to propose a toast to you, prince.

I know the Emperor of Tibet is knowledgeable about wrestling.

Do you like that as well, Prince Duoji?

Your Majesty, I prefer singing and dancing more.

People say the girls in Tang are knowledgeable in music.

They can dance very well too.

If the prince enjoys that, we can arrange a dancing performance for him.

Lady Yin isn't just beautiful, but also good at music.

Why don't we ask Lady Yin to make the arrangement for the prince?

Thank you, Lady Yin.

Lady Yin, you arrange a dancing performance for the prince then.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Thank you Your Majesty for your hospitality.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Sis, I've thought it over.

The Tune of the Beautiful Feather Jacket

was composed by the late Emperor Yuen Chung.

It's about the fairies in the moon. The steps are brisk.

The Prince of Tibet will definitely like it.

I'm really not your match in terms of music and dancing.

The prince of Tibet is an important figure. We must entertain him well.

I just want to assist His Majesty...

What's the matter?

I've got a cramp in my leg.

My lady, how are you?

It hurts...

- My lady, how are you? - It hurts.

Shall I get you a doctor?

- Sis, how are you? - My leg hurts bad.

- Fei Yin, go get the doctor. - What?

- Don't stand there. Go. - Yes.

Sis, which part of your foot hurts?

The sole.

Come on. Let me massage for you. It will relieve the pain.

No. Don't bother, sis.

Never mind. What matters is for you to be all right.

How's it now? Do you feel better now?

Lady Yin, what's the matter?

- Your Highness. - At ease.

Be careful... Your Highness, sis has a cramp in her leg.

I've asked the doctor before.

He said the body weight of a pregnant woman is heavy.

She will get cramps in her legs easily.

The doctor said the pain will be relieved by pressing here.

Lady Yin, do you feel better now?

Thanks to sis for helping me. I'm fine now.

Yuen Wah, you put a cotton pad in her ladyship's shoes later.

She'll feel more comfortable then.

- Yes, Lady Lai. - Thank you, Sis.

Lady Lai is really good at massaging.

I feel relieved that she's taking care of you.

Sis is carrying His Majesty's son That's my son too. Sis is so painful.

I feel sorry to see that.

Lady Yin, it's really tough to carry a baby.

It isn't easy to be a mom.

I was in your place before.

But you are luckier than me, you've got Lady Lai to help you.

You two are so nice. You two help each other out.

I really feel so content.

Her legs stink. I must keep washing my hands.

Oh, my lady, would you like some aromatic oil? It can cover the stink.

- Get it for me then. - Yes.

Here comes His Majesty.

- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.

- At ease. - Much obliged, Your Majesty.

Well, why did Your Majesty suddenly come to Joy Chamber?

Just now I went to Ching Sze Chamber to see the empress.

She told me that you had taken good care of Lady Yin.

Your conduct is laudable, so I came to see you.

You are soaking your hands in the water. Your hands must feel so tired.

No. I just tried to soften my hands so that I can massage sis' legs again.

I want her to get a better sleep.

The imperial doctor is taking care of her. She's gone to bed already.

Don't overwork yourself.

I don't mind it at all.

I'll do anything I can to help share Your Majesty's burden.

Tonight, I'll stay in Joy Chamber to dine with you, all right?

Sure.

Ask the imperial kitchen to prepare the meal.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Sam Ho, how come you're here?

You told me to come here.

You said when the Flying Deer star meets the Winged-Snake star, you'll be back.

I know you will keep your promise. You won't lie to me.

- I've made several dishes for you. - Really?

There's pork and fish.

All these are my favorite dishes.

Try them.

It's delicious.

How are you doing? You liaised with the loyal officers for His Majesty.

Are you exhausted?

I have to run around doing the job for His Majesty.

But when I see you here, I feel so warm and refreshed.

Did everything go as planned?

Pan Yat Fu is ready. Everything is working out as planned.

We've got General Man to help us too.

I guess we'll eliminate the evil very soon.

By then, we can leave.

We'll go to a quiet place and start our new life.

Right. His Majesty will control the administration again.

There will be peace in the palace.

Kam Ling has already put aside her prejudice against Lady Yin.

They are on good terms.

I'll feel relieved when I leave the palace.

Anyway, I'll hold your hands and grow old with you together.

Good. Very good. All the dancers look like fairies.

Their costume is beautiful too. The rehearsal is good.

I believe the performance tonight will be spectacular.

I want to bring out the touch of fairies flying high and low elegantly.

Lady Yin, you've done a very good job.

Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty.

The late emperor's music together with the beautiful costume and dancing

is really perfect. Lady Yin is so thoughtful.

I'm sure the Prince of Tibet will enjoy it.

Right. Too bad the empress is unwell. She can't see the performance.

Your Majesty, Lady Yin is both able and virtuous.

She's well versed in music and dancing.

If she gives birth to a son later

she should be made the queen to set a good example for everyone.

There's still some time before I can give birth to the baby.

It's premature to say so, General Ma.

Lady Yin is kind and clever.

With the blessing of God, she will give birth to a prince for sure.

Or a princess. She will be clever like her mom.

No matter it's a prince or a princess, I still feel so happy.

Let God's will prevail.

Right. Let God's will prevail. Lady Yin is well nurtured. She's educated.

She's the only candidate for becoming the queen. Do you agree, Lady Lai?

Oh, Sis is kind and friendly. She always takes care of me.

Your Majesty, Mistress Lau wants to come in.

- Send her in. - Yes, Your Majesty.

I asked Mistress Lau to come here as I want to give a gift to Sis.

So I asked Mistress Lau to make it personally.

Thank you very much, Sis.

Your Majesty, Lady Yin, Lady Lai.

- At ease. - Much obliged, Your Majesty.

Mistress Lau, show Lady Yin what I told you to make.

Lady Yin, please take a look.

The craftsmanship is so delicate.

I happened to see butterflies flying in the imperial garden. I felt it's spring time.

It's a very good sign.

So I drew a picture and asked Mistress Lau to make this hairpin.

Mistress Lau is skillful. The butterfly looks so vivid.

Thank you very much, Mistress Lau. Thank you, sis.

I'm afraid Lady Lai has a bad intent in doing so.

General Ma, why did you say so?

Your Majesty, writers usually use butterflies to describe women.

Hairpins are also women's stuff. Now Lady Lai gave this to Lady Yin.

Her intention is clear. She wants Lady Yin to carry a princess.

That isn't my intention at all. Your Majesty, my intention is good.

You're oversuspicious, General Ma.

The ladies often wear things related to flowers and birds.

This is just a butterfly. It's no big deal.

Actually, given Lady Lai's background

she wasn't qualified to become a lady at all.

Now she's become a lady by the grace of Your Majesty.

She should behave herself. She shouldn't cross the line.

Lady Lai sincerely gives her blessing to Lady Yin.

Butterflies carry the meaning of joy.

Whenever we see butterflies flying among the flowers

we feel a sense of prosperity and elation.

It's a very good sign.

Shut up. How are you entitled to speak? You are just a department head.

How dare you to be so rude?

Don't ever think you are above everyone, because you are Lady Lai's good friend.

You are just a maid. Your duty is to serve the ladies.

You aren't allowed to interrupt when the masters are talking.

I know I serve in the palace.

That's why I have the duty to explain to you, General Ma, Lady Lai's intention.

How dare you offend me?

- Stop it. - Stop it.

As you said, Mistress Lau is just a maid in the palace.

Let the palace deal with this.

You don't need to get so mad, General Ma. Let the empress handle this.

Mistress Lau, you are dismissed.

Much obliged, Your Majesty. I will go now.

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