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[Weaving a Tale of Love]

[Episode 30]

Where's the miraculous medicine Talented Lady Wu gave His Majesty?

Didn't you say there is a miraculous cure to it?

This miraculous medicine was really great in the beginning,

but after eating it for a period,

then it doesn't work slowly.

Then you are saying he is dependent on the so-called miraculous medicine

so he got a life back?

Prince of Cao, I don't understand what you are saying.

If it weren't for you to tell,

how would he know she was about to die?

Gao Quan, stop pretending to not know in front of me.

Do you really think I am that easily fooled?

[Supply Storage]

Physician Dou! Physician Dou!

Physician Dou!

Qiniang, why are you here?

I am here to rescue you.

Hurry up and leave, if Attire Expert Zhuo finds out, you won't be able to leave.

It was so hard for me to sneakily follow Teacher here.

I have to rescue you out of here!

Before Pei Xingjian went out of the palace for errands he told me,

that I have to look after you good. And anything else would be said after he came back.

But now, but now, we probably cannot leave.

I am afraid before he comes back,

your life will be my Teacher's.

Qiniang, I don't want to leave.

What are you saying?!

Attire Expert Zhuo wants to learn my skills.

She wants to use the imperial robe I make to win the title, "Number One Needle in the World"

So, I am really safe right now. She doesn't want to kill me.

Staying here, you naturally don't want to make the imperial robe for her.

To let her win the title "Number One Needle in the World".

What exactly are you thinking?

Qiniang, don't ask so much.

Anyways, I won't leave.

Also, if you rescue me, then how would you face Zhuo Jinniang?

There is only 2 days until the last round. Even if I escape now,

Zhuo Jinniang will still think of other ways to harm me. It's better if I stay here

and wait until the day of the competition.

No, I cannot leave you here alone.

I have a plan!

Qiniang, if you really want to help me, then bring me something secretly.

With that, even if Zhuo Jinniang traps me in this secret tunnel,

I can still make her lose the competition.

[Hall of Shining Virtues]

His Majesty's time probably is not long.

Once he dies,

Li Zhi will successfully become emperor.

If Li Zhi becomes emperor, he will for sure kill me.

This involves life and death.

It is time for us to make our choice.

Now there is not much time.

His Majesty is also unconscious most of the time.

We have to make His Majesty remove Li Zhi's title.

Make me become Crown Prince.

There is not a big chance of that.

I have a plan for Crown Prince to poison His Majesty to death.

He will commit regicide that is a crime punishable by death.

They have to die.

What you are saying is,

what you are saying is, the crime of killing one's own father,

you want to pass it to Li Zhi.

To get him off the high spot he is in.

Then how about His Majesty?

What about His Majesty?

Only a real man would have the daring to be mean.

His Majesty already doesn't have much time.

It is only that he is dying a few days earlier.

Mother. This is my last chance.

If I still hesitate, then I will only have to watch Li Zhi become emperor.

Then get rid of me.

Ming'Er, I am fine.

Go back and have a seat.

[East Garden]

Ming'Er. Whatever you want to do,

then do it.

I will help you.

It is just that it has to be safe.

Thank you for agreeing Mother.

Don't worry Mother.

I will make it be successful.

Reply to Consort Yang, Eunuch Pan has arrived.

Let him come in.

Greetings, Consort Yang. Greetings, Your Highness.

You have asked me here, I am not sure what you want me to do?

Eunuch Pan.

I asked you to come so I can help you.

For you to become the Deputy Director.

I am not sure if you are willing?

You are joking, Your Highness.

Deputy Director is Eunuch Gao.

How would it be my turn?

Gao Quan's life is short.

He probably cannot live pass today.

Consort Yang, Your Highness.

Hall of Immortal Nectar has reported news.

The Deputy Director, Gao Quan unluckily feel.

The back of his head hit a fatal spot, so he has died.

Look, it really is as I said.

Now, Gao Quan has died.

His Majesty is also unconcious.

It is the time in need for people to serve me.

Mother has His Majesty's trust, so she can make decisions.

Let Pan Qinghai fill up the empty spot Deputy Director.

Mother.

Is this arrangement well?

My son is really thoughtful.

I also am thinking like so.

Pan Qinghai, my mother trusts you this much.

Hurry up and thank her.

I, Pan Qinghai,

thank Consort Yang and Your Highness

for your grace in promoting me.

Raise your hand.

This is...

Pan Qinhai.

Do you know why Gao Quan died?

It's because he picked the wrong side.

He dared to help Crown Prince and Talented Lady Wu to oppose me.

Talented Lady Wu has shaved off her hair and become a monk

to cultivate in solitude in the Hall of Sunset Pool.

After His Majesty passed on, she will enter Ganye Temple.

She will live there to the end of her life.

It's the best ending for her.

As for the crown prince? He will end up worse than Talented Lady Wu.

Very soon, because of regicide and patricide,

he will be executed.

Your Highness, the crown prince commits regicide and patricide...

What do you mean?

This talk naturally starts with the packet of poison in your hands.

Your HIghness, spare me, spare me!

Whatever else Your Highness wants me to do, I will not quibble.

But, I just don't dare to kill anyone.

Especially when that person

is His Majesty.

What are you afraid of?

At that time, just push the guilt to Li Zhi. Mother and I will protect you to be safe.

Besides, it's not up to your decision now.

Either you go to your job happily as Director Pan,

or you go to the netherworld to be Gao Quan's companion.

To live or to die,

you choose.

Sister Qiniang.

Here's what you wanted.

Tomorrow is the day of the final competition between you and my teacher.

You must take extra care.

Older Sister, Zhuo Jinniang is evil and will bring her own death.

I won't allow her scheme to succeed.

Don't sleep anymore. Quickly get up to sew the robe.

The competition will start in another four hours.

I'm hungry. I can only work after I have eaten.

Where is the food?

This dragon robe is only missing the two eyes.

But you keep draggong and won't finish them.

Xiao Douzi, are you perhaps hoping to get lucky

and still covet my status as Number One Needle in the World?

Your own skills are deficient and forcefully take the dragon robe that I've sewn.

Yet you are still so shameless and say you are the Number One Needle in the World.

Don't think you'll win by your sharp tongue.

It's getting late. Hurry and finish sewing the dragon eyes.

If you dare to make a fuss,

today will be your death day.

Sewing the dragon's eyes takes detailed handiwork.

It's too dark in here, I can't do it.

How is one enough? Bring another one.

- Hurry up. - Don't shout.

Right, just put it there.

It's bright enough now, right?

It's just enough.

Oh no!

What's wrong now?

Why is this dragon robe's embroidery different from what I did?

Nonsense! Other than you and me, noone else has touched this dragon robe.

If you don't believe, look at it yourself.

There are many brown spots on it.

Could it be too damp and dirty here that little bugs have bitten it?

The light is too low here. Come,

take a closer look.

I can't see it clearly.

You can't see it clearly. Move closer to the candlelight to see.

Get closer, closer to the candlelight.

Closer, closer.

Closer.

Closer.

Can you see now?

This... This...

- What happened? - Let me tell you. The brown powder is phosphorus powder.

It burns when it meets heat. You have poor skills,

but actually want to take the dragon robe that I sewed,

and win the title of Number One Needle in the World in front of the grand consorts.

I just won't let you get it.

Great, Xiao Douzi, you actually dare to fool me!

Aren't you afraid of dying?

I embroidered this dragon robe.

I'm happy to burn my own thing. What's it to do with you?

I know you want to kill me. But your dragon robe isn't finished,

and my dragon robe is burned.

The competition is about to start. You go there emptyhanded by yourself.

How will you explain to the two grand consorts?

At that time, if I am dead or missing,

the first person to be suspected will be you!

Xiao Douzi,

the dragon robe that you burned

is the one I embroidered.

But you, the dragon robe

that you embroidered with all that hard work

is still here in perfect condition.

When I watched you embroider every day here,

I would go back at night to imitate

to learn it,

even though I don't understand everything, but I learned about 70% or 80%.

You wanted to cheat me so much just now,

so you didn't notice anything.

How is this possible? How is this possible?

It's not possible! Give it to me!

How did you know I want to burn the dragon robe? How did you know?

I didn't know previously that you wanted to burn the dragon robe.

That's why I was really scared by you.

This time, thanks to the clever A'Bi

to catch Qiniang, the mole.

Even though Qiniang has sneakily found this place by following me,

but you, not only that you didn't escape,

you actually obediently sat here and continue to embroider the dragon robe for me.

Last night, I kept thinking and knew something was wrong.

I was on guard against you doing tricks on the dragon robe.

Luckily I made a move. When you were asleep,

I secretly swapped the two dragon robes.

Otherwise, I would have been trapped by you.

Since you won't do the dragon eyes, I won't force you then.

I will do them myself then.

Once I finish embroidering the dragon's pupils,

I will let you go.

Don't worry.

I don't want you to die yet.

I want you to see with your own eyes

when I sit in the seat of Number One Needle in the World.

Director Pan.

[Hall of Immortal Nectar]

Director Pan.

Director Pan, the medicinal soup for His Majesty is ready.

Eunuch Gao, how is His Majesty? Is he awake yet?

Replying to Your Highness the Crown Prince,

His Majesty is still unconscious.

I was just getting ready to serve His Majesty to take his medicine.

I got used to calling...

How is Eunuch Gao's funeral coming along?

He served his own life for His Majesty, and did everything well.

Transmit my order that his burial must be good.

According to your previous command, he has already had a good burial.

I will personally serve His Majesty to take the medicine then.

Eunuch Pan.

Imperial Guard Pu.

What Prince of Cao ordered you to do,

have you completed it well? He is still waiting for me to tell him.

You can't rush this matter. Let me think of a good way.

Eunuch Pan, if His Highness hears this kind of dodging talk,

he will doubt your loyalty to him then.

Eunuch Gao is an example.

You need to think it over.

Imperial Guard Pu.

I've thought of a perfect idea.

The crown prince has been visiting His Majesty often lately.

Sometimes he would also help His Majesty to take his medicine.

I only need to make my move before the crown prince

helps His Majesty to take the medicine,

the crown prince will commit the crime of

regicide and patricide.

I will report this as you said.

Please hurry on with this, Eunuch Pan.

Prince of Cao wants results.

Attire Expert Zhuo of the Bureau of Imperial Attire

is the only disciple of Madam An, Number One Needle in the World.

She received the skills of dyeing, dressmaking, and embroidery directly from Madam An

and has reached the level of utmost ingenuity.

She should succeed the title of Number One Needle in the World.

I hope that you will continue to spread the dressmaking skills

to revive the past glory of the Bureau of Imperial Attire.

Thank you, Grand Consorts.

Zhuo Jinniang accepts your command and thanks your grace.

I will ask for days off for you. You just get a good rest today.

Remember to eat this bowl of porridge.

Get some strength so that you'll recover.

Sister Qiniang, you'll be late if you don't go yet.

Today is Attire Expert Zhuo's big day.

If you don't leave, you'll get scolded again.

What big day? What are you doing?

Nothing. It's not an important day.

It's just the regular lecture at the Bureau of Imperial Attire.

Don't keep worrying about anything.

[Embroidered Splender Blooming Flowers]

[Embroidered Splender Blooming Flowers]

Attire Chief Lin, please be seated.

Where is Xiao Douzi?

Why isn't Xiao Douzi here?

Replying to Master, Xiao Douzi didn't feel well last night.

She had a fever all night, so she is taking a sick leave today.

I don't think she is sick. She probably is too embarrased to see people because her boast is burst.

Attire Chief Lin, in order to revive the spirits at the Bureau of Imperial Attire,

she encourages everyone to enthusiastically improve dressmaking skills.

That's why she permitted him to overstep boundary to challenge me.

Now that the winner and loser are determined, she should have a good attitude

to acknowledge the levels between high and low

so that we don't disappoint Attire Chief Lin's thoughtfulness.

When Xiao Douzi offended her high-ups,

she had sworn that if she lost,

she would be willing to be punished with two crimes.

Now that it's time to fulfill her promise, why has she gone into hiding?

Could it be that she will go back on her word?

Qiniang.

You are the closest with Xiao Douzi usually.

You should go and get Xiao Douzi to come here then.

Yes.

No need to get me. I'm here.

She's here?

Xiao Douzi, why are you here? You should hurry and go back.

We are busy in the Bureau of Imperial Attire.

Attire Expert Zhuo is mobilizing everyone to gether here.

Do you mean to boast in public the title of Number One Needle in the World?

Xiao Douzi, you are deficient in skills and lost the competition.

You must learn the difference between the noble and the lowly.

Be careful.

Don't act so arrogant and forget your own status.

Attire Expert Zhuo,

in front of the founding ancestors, do you dare

to swear an oath

that you embroidered the winning dragon robe?

That can't be. She can't have embroidered it, right?

Xiao Douzi? That can't be.

Yesterday, both grand consorts made

a fair decision in front of everyone.

They judged that my dragon robe won. This the best proof.

Xiao Douzi, how dare you to speak nonsense

to instigate eveyone to doubt the grand consorts' decision.

Are you trying to rebel against the superiors?

The two grand consorts didn't judge you as the winner.

They judged the dragon robe that you are holding as the winner.

You secretly swapped and took my dragon robe as your own

to cheat the two grand consorts and steal the title of Number One Needle in the World.

This is the real rebellion against the superiors.

I am a palace maid from the Bureau of Imperial Attire and need to see His Highness the Crown Prince.

If you are not summoned, how can such a lowly palace maid see the crown prince whenever you wish?

I beg you. Please go in and announce it.

It concerns someone's life.

Hurry and leave. If you don't leve now, don't blame me for being mean.

Female Officer Qiniang.

Imperial Guard Leader, you're back?

I just came back after finishing my mission.

Has something happened to Xiao Douzi?

Physician Dou is in big trouble!

Go! Tell me along the way.

Xiao Douzi, do you have any proof for what you say?

Words aren't enough to prove real or fake.

Everyone, please follow me to find the secret chamber. You will know when you see it.

What secret chamber?

Attire Chief Lin, don't listen to her nonsense.

What secret chamber? I've never heard of it.

If there is really a secret chamber, how can you ascertain

that it has something to do with me?

If I weren't locked in the secret chamber by you,

how would I have known about such a hidden place?

Everyone here, you have all been in the Bureau of Imperial Attire longer than I have.

May I ask, do you know

there is a secret chamber in the Bureau of Imperial Attire?

Really?

Such a hidden secret room,

only someone in high place like Attire Expert Zhuo would know.

A few days ago, Xiao Douzi was missing.

Attire Expert Zhuo also didn't appear much.

Therfore,

it seems to fit with what Xiao Douzi is saying.

Besides, the dragon robe that Attire Expert Zhuo embroidered

also looks quite different

from you regular style.

Attire Chief Lin, the title of Number One Needle in the World

was bestowed by the two grand consorts in front of everyone.

Xiao Douzi disobeys palace regulation and wants to deceive everyone.

You must not let her confuse you

and ruin our regulation in the Bureau of Imperial Attire.

If everyone learns from Xiao Douzi to offend the superiors in the future,

there'll be a day when they won't obey you.

Don't forget, Xiao Douzi is

despised by Consort Yan now.

Both grand consorts have alraedy decided that I won.

If you help Xiao Douzi,

won't you fear offending the two grand consorts

and Consort Yang?

Eunuch Wang!

Imperial Guard Leader, why are you here?

I have an urgent matter to see the crown prince.

His Majesty was unconcious for two days and just woke up.

All the imperial princes are serving him in front of the sick bed now.

This involves Xiao Douzi's life. It's extremely urgent.

Please be tolerant, Eunuch Wang, and announce it now.

This...

Sure, I will go try.

Thank you, Eunuch Wang.

The reason that I allowed Xiao Douzi to overstep her level to challenge Attire Expert Zhuo

is to encourage enveryone in the Bureau of Imperial Attire to seek improvements.

I wanted to tell you that

as long as you have real skills, you will have the opportunitiy to get promoted.

Do you all understand my thoughtful effort?

Attire Chief is thoughtful.

Now, the three rounds of the competition have finished.

The winner and the loser have been determined.

If you are willing to gamble, then you must accept the loss.

Otherwise, how will I dare to give you more chances?

That's right. You are the loser.

Xiao Douzi, don't keep messing and clinging,

or you will block other people's chances and future.

Xiao Douzi, this time

you showed your face in front of the two grand consorts and everyone else.

It gave you hope in a way.

A person must know when to step up and when to retreat,

and know when it's time to stop.

Besides, you yourself didn't do a good job this time.

You missed consecutively two rounds.

You gave up the win on your own.

- Attire Chief Lin... - Xiao Douzi.

As it is, the ownership of Number One Needle in the World has been decided.

In the future, no one is allow to dispute it.

Attire Chief Lin has wisely decided between right and wrong.

I, Zhuo Jinniang, is thoroughly in admiration.

[Hall of Immortal Nectar]

His Majesty cannot take in any porridge,

he should at least drink a few sips of the ginseng soup.

That's right.

Your Majesty, you should at least drink a few sips.

The ceremony to pay respect to the golden needle will start now.

Today, the ceremony to pay respect to the golden needle

will be in A'Bi's charge.

Attire Expert Zhuo, Qiniang is your disciple.

Previously, Qiniang always was the one to do these things.

Why have you changed to A'Bi today?

Qiniang has average talent, mediocre skills, and is lazy.

I'm afraid that she won't be able to succeed my skills.

A'Bi is more talented than Qiniang,

more diligent in studying, and she is reliable.

Therefore, I want to accept A'Bi as a disciple

and let A'Bi take over Qiniang's duties.

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