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[Weaving a Tale of Love]

[Episode 14]

[The Thirty Two Aspects of Buddha]

[Aspects representing 38 kinds of good causes and results]

Talented Lady, you have been transcribing classics for two hours already!

Have a cup of tea and take a rest!

I was unaware I have been transcribing for such a long time.

Today his Majesty's condition has shown some improvements.

All of the imperial concubines

have been eagerly attentive and busy looking after his Majesty.

How comes Talented Lady Wu is not going to see His Majesty?

Since all of the imperial concubines are nursing him,

I will not add trouble to it.

I can finally enjoy some free time by myself, transcribing classics.

One one hand, I can pray for good fortune for His Majesty,

on the second hand, the Crown Prince is busy with the reform regarding the Imperial Examination.

He probably doesn't have much time so he would transcribe classics for His Majesty.

I will share this responsibility with him.

The Crown Prince is indeed honest and kind-hearted. Therefore we all understand why you would help him.

But you also must look after your own health!

You have been sitting down for such a long time. You will again have a backache!

Didn't you yourself didn't believe

in this warning

about how sitting down for two hours would lead to backaches?

I have been sitting down transcribing only for two hours, yet my waist has been aching all over.

The Crown Prince has to handle the public affairs during daytime,

and at night, he also has to transcribe classics for His Majesty. Probably...

he also overworks himself.

Talented Lady Quan is just taking a rest.

But how comes you stood up, exercised a little and then again sat down?

Song Tao, please send this pattern to the Bureau of Imperial Attire.

Tell them to embroider a cushion resembling this one.

Ah, right! I really like the embroidery work of Xiao Douzi!

Please take a walk around the Courtyard of Misfortune and ask him to embroider a cover for me.

I heard that Physician Dou got transferred to the Bureau of Imperial Attire

by Attire Expert Zhuo.

Such a thing happened!

The dove you painted seems to be alive.

It is...so familiar!

[Available Bright Gate (通明門)]

Qiniang Sister!

Song Tao palace officer!

Song Tao palace officer, are you going to the Bureau of Imperial Attire?

Talented Lady Wu wants a cushion for her waist. She also painted the design by herself.

Such a coincidence to bump into you! There's no need to go in anymore.

I will just give the blueprint to you.

Zizi, please let them know.

Alright. Is there any specific request Talented Lady Wu has regarding this cushion?

You just have to follow the shape and the design depicted in the blueprint.

And about the size...make it a little bit bigger so it would be unisex.

Ah, right! I have just heard that Physician Dou has just been transferred from the Courtyard of Misfortune

to the Bureau of Imperial Attire.

Talented Lady Wu really likes Physician Dou's embroidery work, so she wants him to make the cushion.

Physician Dou made a mistake and is currently being punished in confinement.

Is Lady Wu insisting that Physician Dou do the work?

My lady generally does not want to cause trouble.

If this is the situation then please assign someone to do work.

Understood, I will let my teacher know.

[Available Bright Gate (通明門)]

Teacher, Lady Wu sent word that she would like to have a cushion made.

Lady Wu like's little Dou's embroidery work

and was hoping that she could do the work.

This is the design that Lady Wu drafted herself.

Talented Lady Wu

Personally painted this?

This signifies the important of this cushion,

also by specifically asking for little Dou's to do this work.

We can see how much she admires little Dou's.

The entire Bureau of Imperial Attire cannot match Xiao Douzi.

The Bureau of Imperial Attire is losing all our reputation.

Teacher, since Lady Wu likes little Dou's handiwork.

Why don't we rescue little Dou from confinement.

Little Dou will be grateful to you and Lady Wu will be happy.

Whether little Dou can leave confinement,

that will depend on herself

and if she is willing to serve me.

Ok.

I will go there myself

and see for myself if little Dou should die

or live.

Physician Dou.

How's the drawing doing? Let me see.

Attire Expert Zhuo, you are too hasty.

This drawing is very very detailed,

complex in intricacies and precision.

Also I'm drawing this from memory,

so to complete this book it will take 10 days to half a month time.

I don't have time to wait 10 days to half a month.

You don't have to completely fill the book.

Just give me whatever you have drawn so far.

I want to see if your life is

worth waiting an extra 10 days.

Take this new book and continue drawing.

Everyday I will come to collect your completed drawings.

Don't be lazy or try any tricks.

I'm hopping that you would rescue me,

I wouldn't dare be lazy or try any tricks

Bight and beautiful,

unique and intricate patterns,

this must be the real deal.

Wait a minute!

I let the little bastard pull one over on me!

These colors and patterns...

Are used for Palace death garments.

All my handwork is not used to kiss up to dead people, what good are these to me?

This little Dou...

What a trickster and scam artist.

I pointed out a survival path, but she's being uncooperative.

What should I do with her...

What are you two doing?

This...this flower is so beautiful!

You can barely see such beautiful flowers around the court yard. Who allowed you to pluck it out?

Replying to Attire Expert Zhuo, it was Eunuch Pan's order.

During early winter, Eunuch Pan orders the gardeners

to find the most beautiful peony flowers within the palace

and plant them in the sleeping quarters of the imperial consort.

After a few months, the peonies bloomed,

they are beautiful indeed. As expected of the queen of flowers.

However, after a while, there's a new plant growing here.

Compared to Consort Yang's peony, this one is

even more beautiful.

Eunuch Pan used to tell Consort Yang that

the peony at Jingle Palace is the queen of flowers.

Eunuch Pan doesn't want to be found lying,

so asked the gardener to move this peony to Jingle Palace also.

However, the gardener said that this is not the season to move them.

Even if it's moved, it might not survive.

Therefore, Eunuch Pan had an idea.

He asked us to remove this peony.

He said, as long as we remove this peony,

then the peony in Consort Yang's quarters would still be the queen of flowers.

In the future, Eunuch Pan would not be worried that Consort Yang would scold him.

Eunuch Pan's idea

is truly great.

If little Dou doesn't want to tell me her secret technique,

then I will kill her,

and then I could still be the most admired Attire Expert Zhuo.

I will be the most skilled seamstress within the palace.

Physician Dou.

Physician Dou, come here.

What are you doing here?

Did your master tell you to come?

I came here pretending to be on behalf of my master, but she doesn't know I'm here.

So I can't stay here for long.

Physician Dou, come here, I have something to say.

I have a distant cousin named Cao Wu.

Cao Wu's friends A'Ni and Pei Xingjian

asked me to see how you are.

They asked me to tell you

that they are currently trying to think of ideas to save you.

Thank you for coming here to tell me.

Please tell them

that I am very thankful for their efforts in trying to save me.

However, the palace is no ordinary place.

It is not easy to save me.

Tell them to take care and not do any dangerous things on my behalf.

Right, I have something to ask you.

Can you transfer a message to the crown prince for me?

Just say that I have something important to report.

Tell him that he must meet me.

Are you crazy?

The crown prince is the Heir Apparent of Tang.

His position is above all except one.

He's not someone a mere physician like you can see just because you want to.

And not someone that a mere maid like me can deliver a message to.

I am not crazy. It really is important!

Please, can you think of anything?

I suggest you not even think about it anymore.

I definitely cannot do.

There is something I remembered though.

Are you acquainted with Talented Lady Wu?

Why do you ask?

Yesterday Talented Lady Wu drew a design herself

to be delivered by a close maidservant.

She specifically asked you to make the cushion according to it.

It's said that when Talented Lady Di died, you made her funeral clothes.

When Talented Lady Wu heard of this, she believed in your embroidery skills and talent.

So, I am guessing you might be acquainted with her.

I could try to let Talented Lady Wu know of your current situation.

Maybe she has an idea of how to save you.

Talented Lady Wu is kind and helped me before.

She also knows of my embroidery skills.

However, I am just a small physician from the Courtyard of Misfortune. Talented Lady is beyond my reach.

So we are not that well-acquainted.

It's better to not bother Talented Lady Wu with my issues.

Just, the favor I owe Talented lady Wu

I might never get to return in my life.

So, I hope to embroider this cushion myself.

I hope you will allow me.

Alright. Talented Lady Wu wanted you to embroider it anyway.

I will try to claim the cushion embroidery task.

And then I will try to get the materials to you.

Thank you.

Qiniang.

Helping you

at least satisfies Cao Wu's favor. If my cousin asks,

I can have a good reply.

[Bureau of Imperial Attire]

Master, it's getting late.

You're still not going to rest?

It's just a cushion.

Master you needn't do this.

How about letting me embroider?

What do you know?

The cushion is small

but Talented Lady is currently favored.

In the past no one has heard of Talented Lady Wu.

Nowadays, His Majesty is sick.

Other than Consort Yang,

Talented Lady Wu is the only other to be by the emperor's side.

I understand.

Master, how about giving this task to me.

I will embroider it carefully.

When we give this to Talented Lady Wu,

I will definitely say that

Master despite being busy, did not care for exhaustion

and completed this in the middle of the night.

You finally got it.

Qiniang, you should understand

that in the palace, as long as I am well,

then all of the Bureau of Imperial Attire is well.

Only then, you seamstresses and servants in the Bureau of Imperial Attire

might also be well.

Master is right.

Enough.

I will go rest.

I'm getting old.

My eyes and my back are both lacking.

Take care, master.

I will retrieve this before dawn.

I wrote down the instructions on the paper.

Thank you Qiniang.

This pidgeon

I have seen it before.

This shirt isn't A'niang work. TN:mother

How do you know?

A'niang's embroidered birds are alive and can fly.

Not like these.

They have no life.

That's right.

It's the same person's embroidery.

This is my master's work.

I worked very hard to get this off her hands half-done.

Zhuo Jinniang! It's Zhuo Jinniang.

Then the maidservant who asked A'niang to help change the formal clothing was Zhuo Jinniang.

After that,

A'niang was taken.

That's right.

[Hall of Sunset Pool]

Greetings, Talented Lady Wu.

The cushion cover you ordered is completed.

This cushion cover is embroidered on both sides.

On the outside the colors are bright, for women.

It can be flipped.

The back side has subdued colors,

perfect for men.

The cloth pigeon is peaceful.

The world is peaceful.

The Bureau of Imperial Attire has worked hard.

I wanted Xiao Douzi to sew this.

But I heard she might have done something wrong and was imprisoned at Ye Ting.

Who's work is this cushion cover then?

Talented Lady Wu, even though Physician Wu is at Ye Ting,

she remembers the favor she owes you.

She asked me to deliver all the materials for the cushion cover.

The person behind the poetry is Physician Dou.

The embroidery is also done personally by her.

Crown Prince

has trouble.

Su Tao, Ye Liu, come with me to Ye Ting.

Physician Wu, I can only help you to here.

I hope Talented Lady Wu can save you.

Talented Lady Wu, you're here. You must have seen

the message I delivered via the cushion?

Physician Wu, what is the meaning of the message you sent.

This is an important matter. You must speak clearly.

You must not lie.

Talented Lady Wu, this is a long story.

I must keep it short.

A few days ago, I left the palace

and met Simen College's Pei Xingjian by chance.

He found proof that the crown prince is in danger.

But his rank is too low,

and cannot pass the message to the crown prince.

When he found that I am a physician in the palace,

he took a risk

and asked me to deliver the news to the crown prince.

But as soon as I came back, I became imprisoned at Ye Ting.

Even though I know it's important, there wasn't anything I could do.

You are saying that the person asking you to pass a message is Pei Xingjian?

Yes. Does Talented Lady Wu also know him?

It cannot be delayed. I will look for the crown prince immediately.

The cause and effect is this.

It's a little unbelievable,

but I believe in Pei Xingjian's person and actions.

The message is important and may affect your wellbeing.

I couldn't not accept.

I hope you will also take it seriously.

Talented Lady Wu also know Pei Xingjian.

The Pei family is acquainted with the Wu family for generations.

I know Pei Xingjian since my youth.

Based on my understanding of him,

he is mature and good in both literature and martial arts.

If he took such a risk to pass a message,

then I believe it's not a non-matter or a joke.

Talented Lady Wu and I thought the same thing.

If the message came from someone else,

I might not have believed it. However, Pei Xingjian

I do believe.

Attire Expert Zhuo,

What are you asking me to help you with now?

I want to ask you

to give Physician Dou a death sentence, effective immediately.

Physician Dou leaving the palace on her own is wrong,

but she came back and turned herself in, the wrong is not bad enough for death.

Is the money not enough?

As long as you give me a number, I will give it to you.

They all know I am greedy, but I have a bottom line.

I am only greedy but will not hurt someone's life.

What grudge you have with Physician Dou is

all between you two and does not concern me.

If you want to kill him,

I can only pretend to not see.

However,

I must tell you.

You must do things cleanly.

You cannot cause me any trouble.

I understand.

Thank you, Eunuch Pan.

This money is a gift.

When it's done, I will have more.

I am Wei Ling. Greetings to Attire Expert Zhuo.

What did you call me here for?

Come, sit here and we'll talk.

Taste the tea I bought.

Qiniang, stand guard outside.

Wei Ling and I have to talk.

Don't let anyone disturb us.

Yes.

Sit.

What are you afraid of?

Sit.

Recently I am thinking

at the Bureau of Imperial Attire

what post to give you.

It will allow you to use

your intelligence and wits

but also be great for your career.

Attire Expert Zhuo is too generous.

I will do my best and put my all.

Put your all.

You're not just saying it right?

I am not fooled that easily.

If you are loyal, I will help you.

If you are just sucking up...

I have been bullied much in the palace.

Only Attire Expert Zhuo does not care that my birth is lowly.

You not only put me in important posts but also are generous.

I really don't want to be bullied anymore.

If my heart and words are not in sync,

then I am worse than a dog or pig!

Wei Ling.

If you are truly loyal,

I will give you something important to do.

I don't even trust Qiniang for this.

But I think you are trustworthy.

Would you like to help me?

What matter do you need help with?

If you don't want to do it, then don't ask.

If I say it,

even if you don't want to do it, you still must.

I-

I am willing to put my all for Attire Expert Zhuo!

Great.

I didn't set my eyes on the wrong person.

You do this well,

I will transfer you to Bureau of Imperial Attire and put you in a high post.

Afterwards, no one will be able to look down on you.

Xiao Guizi,

Look,

I've been new here and might have been rude.

So, I want to prepare some wine and food

to apologize to everyone.

But I don't know what everyone's tastes are.

So...

Eunuch Sun likes to eat spiced beef

and drink old wine from Wacang.

Xiao Shunzi likes to eat shrimp.

Xiao Fuzi and I like roasted chicken.

Then what about Physician Dou?

Physician Dou likes osmanthus cake.

What are you asking about Physician Dou for? She's now at Ye Ting, so can't eat it anyway.

Oops, I brainfarted.

What are you doing?

Young Master Pei, my young master has something important and asked me to find you.

He will be here shortly, please wait.

I am not emotionally up for guests today.

Please ask your young master to come another day.

I will drink and talk then.

Who is your young master?

Please forgive me, young master Pei.

I cannot reveal my young master's identity.

Pei Xingjian, please don't kill him.

Ninth Young Master, long time no see.

You came with a lot of people to visit me today.

You asked someone to deliver a message,

that there's something extremely important to talk about.

Now you are asking me?

You haven't drank wine yet today

so why are you drunk?

How dare you! You are just a student at Simen College.

How fortunate you are to even see His Highness the Crown Prince.

Pay your respects.

Crown Prince!

Pei Xingjian greets the crown prince!

I was rude earlier, please punish me.

You did not know. Don't you have something to report?

This is very confidential. Please

come in to my home first.

Yu'er!

Yu'er!

Yu'er!

Yu'er!

Pei Xingjian? What are you doing here?

Crown prince received the message you delivered from Ye Ting.

So I could come to the palace and see you.

That's great! I was able to accomplish what you asked.

In the future, you shouldn't call me an idiot anymore.

Yu'er is amazingly smart.

You are the brightest person I know.

I finished what you asked...

Why are you so worried still, young master Pei?

The guards say

today at noon

your time is up.

Today?

You used everything to help me,

but I could only look on as you meet death.

I returned to the palace this time

to save not only grandfather but also Xiao Shunzi.

And also helped you pass on the message to the crown prince.

I have completed my mission.

Even if I die, I have no regrets.

Liuli?

Who are you? Yu'er?

Physician Dou, Liuli?

Why do you have so many secrets?

You want to die with so many secrets?

How can you die with no regrets?

How can you die with no regrets!

Who are you? Who are you really?

That's right, with so many secrets,

how could I die with no regrets?

I haven't avenged mother.

I haven't cleared mother's name.

One day, I will tell everyone

that I am Kudi Liuli.

That I am the successor to "Number one needle in the world" Madam An.

Your Highness, Prince Cao privately moved army equipment.

This is clearly a sign of rebellion.

Touzhou had more shipments to Chang'an.

Touzhou Ministry's Captain Mo Kun

is one of the army officials making the delivery.

He will find an opportunity

to investigate the whereabouts and schedule of Prince Cao's army equipment.

He will message me to discuss a counteraction plan.

Good work. I did not misplace my trust.

[Quan] [T/N: "Power"]

Quan?

Yes, Your Highness, it is the character for "Quan".

"Quan" could mean weight.

but also could mean power or authority.

I believe in my abilities.

I cannot stand people who seek power through underhanded means.

Meeting this issue which concerns the wellbeing of the nation,

as a court official, I should try to resolve it and help the emperor.

However, my status is low and I couldn't meet Your Highness.

Even though I am worried, there was nothing I could do.

I could only wash away my worries with wine and hope for the best.

My understanding of this word was too narrow before.

Power is an excellent sword.

If it's in the hands of a just and selfless gentleman,

then it could slay demons and extinguish devils and spread equity.

On the other hand, if someone evil and selfish were to hold it,

then it will bring about the downfall of a nation, and life will wither.

The small wise hide in the forest. The true wise hide in the city.

Those who do not seek or give to society

even though they are clean,

but their effect is only on their hill.

Only those who are not afraid of responsibility

are the true wise men.

Your Highness's wise words

I will remember carefully.

Your merits deserve a great reward.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Looks like you already know what you want.

I beg Your Highness

to rescue Courtyard of Misfortune's Physician Xiao Douzi from Ye Ting.

Xiao Douzi?

The one who asked Talented Lady Wu to deliver the message to me?

Talented Lady Wu?

That physician told Talented Lady Wu your name.

Talented Lady Wu said she and you are childhood acquaintances.

That's why she believed her.

Xiao Douzi got help from Talented Lady Wu.

Your Highness, the one who has done the most this time

is not me, but Physician Dou.

In order to pass the message, Xiao Douzi

was unafraid of the capture order for her within the palace

and turned herself in knowing that death waited for her.

Now, I'm unsure whether Xiao Douzi is alive or dead.

Even though she is a lowly physician,

but in order to do what's right, she's willing to put her life on the line.

This strength and tenacity is shocking and respectable.

I cannot take credit for today's matters.

Please save Xiao Douzi's life.

I see. To think that a lowly physician

has such courage.

What did she do? Why did she escape from the palance?

Xiao Douzi has a personality of steel.

She is careful and her fingers are nimble. She has great embroidery skills.

In the palace, many are jealous.

So, she wanted to escape the palace.

However, she ran into me,

and learned that Your Highness is in danger.

She knew that she might die and turned herself in.

I thought that she might not even survive,

so passing the message to Your Highness must be harder than climbing the sky.

However, she actually did it.

Okay. I will save this Physician Dou.

Pei Xingjian, I will also remember your merits today.

Saving lives is important.

Let's return to the palace immediately.

Take care, Your Highness.

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♫ Writing about what love is ♫

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