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Court Lady

Ep10

You should use flat stitches here.

Yes, ma'am.

Directress Fu.

Directress Fu.

You're exhausted because of His Royal Highness's wedding.

Go back and have some rest.

I'm fine.

Same problem with you.

Flat stitches here and here.

Your Royal Highness.

Your Royal Highness.

Your Royal Highness.

Is this for me?

No, it's not.

It's for Princess Xinnan.

Where's the one for me?

Not this one, either.

I'm asking where is mine?

I'm too busy these days...

I don't care.

I'll allow you three more days.

Oh, by the way,

come to the Peak Pavilion this afternoon.

Your Royal Highness.

What can I do for you?

You can tell me now.

You can choose not to come,

but there might be consequences.

Your Royal Highness.

Best wishes

to Mother and Father

from the son and the daughter-in-law.

Such a good couple.

I'm so glad to see this.

It's better if you can have a son soon.

Mother,

don't rush us like this.

Well, I must.

It's been two years since King Han got married

and they still haven't got a child.

You are the Crown Prince.

Your mother is right.

It's of national importance that

the Crown Princess can bear children for you.

We must take it seriously.

Thank you, Your Majesties.

Fill their goblets.

How is it going with the ambassador from the Caliphate?

Father,

the Ministry of Rites has sorted it all out.

This time, the ambassador

has presented you with a top-quality horse.

It is said to be the offspring of Pegasus.

It can travel thousands of miles a day.

You mention nothing

but that horse.

Do you want me to give it to you?

Don't reward him, darling.

He's a married man now.

He shouldn't think about these childish things.

Speaking of which,

King Zhou isn't getting any younger.

Darling, it's about time

we think about his marriage.

He is just like me when I was young.

Talented but conceited.

Very picky as well.

I have no idea what kind of girls

from the noble families in Chang'an

he will like.

How dare you!

You bumped into Her Royal Highness!

I wasn't paying attention.

Please forgive me, Your Royal Highness.

Stand up, please.

You don't look well.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

I just didn't get much sleep last night.

We met in King Han's Mansion before.

I didn't expect that

you came to the Palace earlier than me.

I just work here as an embroiderer.

You rule the whole Eastern Palace.

That's very different.

Despite the difference in our social classes,

I will always remember your favor

in King Han's Mansion.

Your Royal Highness.

What took you so long?

Court ladies have various duties.

We are very busy.

All your job is to serve the royal family.

It's natural that

you should work for me.

Come on.

Lift up your hand

and put it on your forehead.

Why should I do that?

Are you going to defy me?

Just be more elegant.

Don't be so stiff.

Let me teach you.

Let me teach you how to do it.

Come on.

Relax.

Lift your arm a little bit more.

Raise your head.

Come on. Look at me.

Just learn to do it!

Stop.

Stop right there.

Don't move. Don't move.

Okay.

Stand still. Stand still.

Yes.

Frown just like that.

It's cuter this way.

Directress Fu.

Directress Fu.

Call the doctor.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

Your Royal Highness, your decoction.

Master Chujun

was so irresponsible.

How could he let you get injured?

Such a pity Her Majesty didn't sentence him to death.

Why do you blame him?

I admitted it myself.

Siyi.

You found another kite today?

Yeah.

Also the day before yesterday.

-What are they talking about? -Another one today.

Look. There're words on it.

-"You made tea for me." -Ask them to come here.

"And me for you."

"I'll treasure this memory forever."

What does that mean?

-Who made tea for whom? -You two.

What are you talking about?

Her Royal Highness hasn't recovered

while you're having fun here.

Come here.

Where did you get those?

They were blown here from the outside.

There have been many similar kites these days.

Let me have a look.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

They are for me.

You can leave now.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

If you see any of these again,

just bring them to me.

I'll reward you.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

You're awake.

I... What did I...

You passed out.

The doctor said that you're too tired.

I brewed the decoction for you.

Where are you going?

Men shall not touch women.

You're misbehaving, Your Royal Highness.

Forgive me. I can't stay here.

I order you to lie down.

I'll shout

if you won't let me go, Your Royal Highness.

This is my bed in my palace.

If you shout and let everyone know,

His Majesty will only scold me

and let you become my concubine.

I...

This should be

an easier way for you

to climb up the social ladder.

Now you will behave, huh?

Lie down for me.

Hurry up.

Come on.

Open your mouth.

I can do it myself.

Why do you have to go against me?

It's you, not me, Your Royal Highness.

You never obey me.

But that's exactly how you attract men.

-Your Royal Highness... -If you won't shut up,

I'll have you right now.

No matter how distant

or talented you are,

you gotta give in to power.

Helpless, huh?

Open your mouth.

For how long you haven't seen the man you like?

I...

Who said I have one?

You could have been my concubine.

But you refused me.

You must have someone on your mind.

What is he called?

Where does he work?

It's none of your business.

You didn't correct me.

It seems that he does work here.

I wasn't so sure.

But I read the answer from your face.

You used to work in King Han's Mansion.

That man must be related to it in some way.

Bingo, again.

That's right.

I do have someone I love.

And he will be

my only man in this life.

Open your mouth.

I don't want to drink it anymore.

Fu Tao?

I'll deal with you later.

Sheng Chumu.

You bastard! How dare you bully my sister?

For God's sake, we've kissed and made up.

You liar!

Look.

Your sister made this for me.

Go...

That's her work indeed.

Why are you also here?

The Imperial Court keeps

assigning me everywhere.

That's why I'm here.

I made some achievements in the war.

I'm the Assault-Resisting Deputy Captain now.

But I didn't see your name on the officers' list.

I sneaked out.

I changed my name

in case my mother finds me and takes me home.

I'm called Xi Tao

in the army.

Xi Tao?

Since you are here,

I'll show you something.

That's just a golden ring.

I bought it with

my bounty gained in the war.

When the war is over,

I'm gonna write a letter home

and tell my mom

that her son

is now a ninth-rank officer.

I'll also attach this to the letter.

She'll be so pleased.

You haven't gone back once, have you?

I spend all day marching or fighting.

I don't have time.

Tao.

I gotta tell you something.

What?

Mom.

I shouldn't have sneaked out.

I haven't said "goodbye" to you.

Mom.

I'm not a good son.

"Men only need to focus on their careers."

Let me do this.

"Pay your saviors back at all costs."

You don't like this drama, darling?

I like it as long as you like it.

“I want to be a brave hero,

born with loyalty,

and die for the brotherhood!"

Bravo!

That is

so well said!

You made this yourself?

You asked me to do it.

I dare not to defy you.

This...

This...is Dragon Chaofeng?

Yes.

You've got so many lucky patterns to choose from.

And you picked this one as ugly as a dog?

You're mocking me!

You asked me to choose a pattern for you, Your Royal Highness.

I think this suits you

the best.

Go on.

The Dragon has nine sons

who all look different.

The visage of Chaofeng

does resemble a dog.

But it still is the son of the Dragon.

Just like you,

he is the third son.

This is the only reason?

It symbolizes prestige.

And I know you have prestige.

You've shown me before.

Chaofeng is assigned to frighten away evil spirits.

I'll frighten away anyone

that is an evil spirit.

You've got my embroidery now.

I'll be off then, Your Royal Highness.

Are you getting any better?

I'm fine now.

It seems the decoction I fed you with worked pretty well.

Alright. No more messing with you.

I do feel sorry that last time

you fainted at my place.

How can I make it up to you?

Just tell me.

Anything.

I hope

Your Royal Highness

won't be so bossy next time.

That's impossible.

Then nothing else.

Seriously?

It's now or never.

Don't miss the opportunity.

I know you, Your Royal Highness.

Everything you give comes with a high price.

I can't afford them.

I thought you'd like to take a leave and visit your family.

So you don't want to.

Never mind.

Really?

Why are you hanging out with King Zhou now?

It's all thanks to him

that I am able to come here today.

How's Chumu?

He wrote a letter telling us he's safe out there.

Only a few words.

I worry that

Lu Yunji might give him a hard time.

Father will come up with a solution.

Lu Yunji. That old fox

has sent away all of Father's old friends

and colleagues in the army.

He even assigned those escorts

Father arranged for Chumu elsewhere.

Lu Yunji.

How could he do that?

He is the Commander in Chief.

And others would just think they got a promotion.

He gave them

promotions of some kind

and assigned them elsewhere with an excuse.

No one could point a finger at him.

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He didn't mention you in the letter

because he worried that we might tell you things

that will make you worry.

You must take care of yourself

in the Palace.

Chumu is a clever boy.

He will be alright and come back.

Lady Fu.

Lady Fu.

Chuling?

Come here. Come on.

What's wrong?

What?

I heard that

The princess hasn't fully recovered yet.

So,

could you give her this for me?

It's so ugly.

This is my first time learning to do this.

Not bad, I think.

You made it by yourself?

She can recover more quickly

if she hangs this Safe Knot over her bed.

But why would you care

if Her Royal Highness is well or not?

You're a clever girl.

You don't have to ask.

By the way,

it occurs to me that

recently there have been many kites

blown into the courtyard in the Palace.

Her Royal Highness said they were all hers.

She even offers a reward for them.

This is all your doing, right?

She really rewarded people?

Please do give her this.

But Queen Han

often goes there to visit His and Her Majesty.

Why don't you ask her for help?

Don't get me started.

Every time she came back,

she always looks moody.

Every time she saw me, she scolds

for taking the princess to the brothel.

I don't dare to ask her anything.

Lady Fu, just help me, please.

Alright. Alright.

Mind your manners.

You are just as cheeky

as your brothers, right?

That's how we cheer

you girls up.

Please.

Lady Fu.

Don't worry.

Your Royal Highness.

Do get up.

Thank you, Your Royal Highness.

Lingwei, come here. Come on.

Sit by me.

Sister, I miss you so much.

Mom and Dad talk about you at home all the time.

What did they say about me?

"I wonder if Shu gets used to the life there."

"I wonder if His Royal Highness treats her well."

But what they care about most

is when they can have a grandson.

Well, their worry doesn't help.

It's been two years, but Queen Han still hasn't got pregnant.

The Empress is getting rather impatient with her now.

It is said that she has to kneel and beg for forgiveness,

whenever the Empress gets upset with her.

It's true.

The Empress has just made King Han take a concubine.

She doesn't dare to object at all.

So,

while His Royal Highness hasn't got any concubine,

Sister,

you'd better hurry up.

I know.

Sheng Chuling made this for me?

He said this was his first time doing this.

So it doesn't look so good.

Who said that?

It's pretty. I like it.

What else did he say?

Nothing.

My mom has been keeping a close eye on me

ever since last time.

I can't go out and he can't get in.

Do you think we will never

be able to see each other again?

Take these memos to the Chancellery.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

Darling.

It's you, sweetheart.

Why are you still up this late?

I've made some ginseng soup for you.

There you go.

Have a try.

It smells so good.

Your Royal Highness,

King Zhou went out secretly with a directress

from the Palace Workshop. They're together all day.

He's been toeing the line recently

only because Father spoils him.

I'll report this to Father tomorrow.

See how he will justify this.

Is it Directress Fu that we're talking about?

Exactly.

If I may.

You're my wife.

Just go ahead.

I don't think you should

tell His Majesty about this.

Why?

It's not right to go out with a court lady.

But it's nothing serious.

Besides, His Majesty always spoils King Zhou.

He'll give him a good scolding at most.

But you will leave him with an impression that

you are narrow-minded and never tolerate your brothers.

As to that Directress Fu,

she used to work in King Han's Mansion.

And Her Majesty hired her.

If she was caught misbehaving,

that will only

bring disgrace on both of His and Her Majesty.

So,

just let her get away with it.

You're right, darling.

I'll take your advice.

It's a blessing to have you

by my side.

I feel quite the same,

my darling.

Now go to bed.

But, what about you...

Me?

I've got loads of things to do.

Now just go.

I can't focus

if you stay here.

Then I might need to work till tomorrow morning.

Well...right then.

Sister, look.

These flowers are so beautiful.

Yeah.

Look, over there.

That one is amazing.

Who's making noises here?

Oh, it's you.

Your Royal Highness.

Matron Situ,

I was walking with my sister in the garden.

Did I break any rules?

You are the wife of His Royal Highness.

You are supposed to abide by the rules and behave yourself.

You'll undermine the authority

of the royal family by laughing and talking loudly.

How dare you!

Thank you for reminding us, Matron.

I'll be careful next time.

That's good.

I'm appointed by His Majesty

to instruct you on rules and etiquettes.

I'll be happy to answer any question

Your Royal Highness may have about them.

-You... -I think I'm fine.

I had learned those rules by heart

before I married into this family.

Well,

then I shall leave now.

Sister,

why did you give way to her?

She serves the Emperor and my husband.

I'm just a newcomer here.

There's no need to offend her.

Let's wait till His Royal Highness ascends to the throne

and you become the Empress.

You shall get it even with this old bat.

There, there.

Next, please.

I'm Wu Si. I'm a maid from the Fu'an Palace.

Kneel.

Arms up at your chest.

Bow.

Up.

And stand.

Keep your arms steady.

You shall kneel and bow.

You shouldn't just get down lazily.

Failed.

Wu Si failed.

Punish her.

This is my second attempt.

Last time when I bowed, the angles of my arms skewed by just a bit.

I didn't pass the Housekeeping Test.

They smacked my bottom till it's swollen.

Next, please.

I'm Fu Rou, Directress of the Sewing Office.

Kneel.

Arms up at your chest.

Bow.

Up.

And stand.

Failed.

There seemed to be nothing wrong

with Fu Rou's manners.

That's true.

But her movements were stiff

and annoying.

Failed.

Fu Rou failed.

Punish her.

Why are you not getting pregnant?

My husband's been busy with his work these days.

So,

you're blaming my son then.

It's my fault.

Men should concern themselves with state affairs,

while women have their own duty.

Your children will be crucial to

our nation's prosperity.

You need to be more committed

to serve the Crown Prince.

Thank you for your instructions, Mother.

I will improve myself.

You can leave now

if you don't have other things to say.

You don't have to come here every day.

It's your top priority

to do what you should do.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I'll leave then.

First was Queen Han.

Now the Crown Princess.

I'm so worried.

I should have chosen Lu Yingying back then.

A dazzling nightgown?

Yes.

Something that would impress my husband.

Directress Fu,

I know you will come up with something.

Last time in the Mansion,

I was rewarded with that peony flower

all because of you.

It was urgent

that time.

I had to do that.

But now you are the Crown Princess.

Why do you have to make an effort

to impress His Royal Highness with a new dress?

It's always the common interests

that make a relationship work.

Your good virtues and kindness.

You don't know

the situation I'm in.

But...

-His Royal Highness... -Enough.

I've made up my mind.

Just do as I say.

I see, Your Royal Highness.

This is a peony flower carved

with rare five-colored jade by a skilled local artisan.

Father knows this is Your Majesty's favorite flower.

So, he spent a fortune on it

and had it sent back here

to you as a gift.

Lu Yunji still remembers what I like

even when he is so far away.

So very touching.

Your Majesties are the parents

of this country.

This is another way for my father

to serve this country.

What a sweet and adorable girl.

Good.

Good.

It smells so nice.

Why does she come here all the time?

I heard that

the Empress wants the Crown Prince to take her as a concubine.

What?

She always seeks attention from Her Majesty.

All she wants is just

to become the Crown Prince's concubine

since she didn't get to be his wife.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

Stop there.

Are you alright?

Come on.

We're about the same size.

Thank you.

My name is Lu Yingying.

I know.

You're the daughter of the Duke of Cai.

I'm Fu Rou.

So, my brother placed a bet with Sheng Chumu

because of you?

You're from the Sheng family.

Why would you help me?

I just went by.

I didn't think too much.

No matter what you think of me,

I owe you a favor.

It's just clothes.

Don't bother with that, Lady Lu.

It's best to go east

to break through the rebels' defense.

Then we'll have to take a detour of over 50 kilometers.

And we'll be vulnerable to attacks.

It's better we attack here first.

The Nine Tower City?

That's right.

The northeastern path will be cleared up

and we can march straightforward.

But this city is heavily garrisoned.

It's safer to go east.

Sir.

Sheng Chumu.

My father is the Commander in Chief here.

He shall have a say.

Then why do you ask for our opinions?

You...

Lu Qi.

General Dingyuan

is the second-in-command appointed by His Majesty.

He does have a say

in terms of our attack strategies.

General You.

What do you think?

Sir,

if we can conquer the Nine Tower City,

we will stand a good chance of winning

and reduce the casualty.

However, it's extremely difficult to do so.

Who do we send for this task?

The one who suggested this.

Okay.

I'll go.

Good.

General Dingyuan volunteers himself.

How about this?

I'll deploy two thousand troops for you.

You will set out tomorrow.

Sir,

that is a city with complex terrain,

surrounded by high walls.

How could 2000 troops be enough?

You want all of the 20,000 troops then?

We need troops everywhere.

I have to deploy them

appropriately.

How about this?

I'll leave those 200 escorts

with you.

2200.

That's about enough,

I suppose?

What?

He only gave you 2200?

I'll be sentenced according to the military code if I lose.

They just want you dead without getting their hands dirty.

They only gave you 5000 troops

for the battle in Jingyi City.

4000 in Woods Valley.

3000 at the Tai Fortress.

It's all thanks to you who managed to turn the tables

winning by a small force.

The Nine Tower City is one of the toughest

while they only gave you 2200 troops.

I don't think they will give up

until the rebels kill you.

I won't die

that easy.

Father.

You were so clever.

If he can still win this time,

give him a tougher task next time.

You're just good for nothing!

I've never seen you

so excited on the battlefield.

Father.

I'm just...

Sheng Chumu has established

many outstanding achievements by winning with

very few troops in these battles.

Go ask around among the troops.

Many soldiers volunteered to

follow him once they learned Sheng was the commander.

Can't you see what danger we are in?

You're right.

We can't let his reputation go up anymore.

It would be tricky if we can't stop him.

Father.

Since we're far away from the capital,

why don't we just...

Absolutely no.

He can't die while he's with us.

Otherwise, I won't be able to explain to His Majesty.

Let's just hope this time

he will die

at the gate of the famous Nine Tower City.

The memos to the throne on the border security

were intercepted and returned again.

We'd better choose our words

more carefully next time.

It has nothing to do with the words.

The Crown Prince did this

only because I wrote them.

The Crown Prince is still very

wary of you.

I won't give in to anyone.

I composed a remonstrative article.

Please have a look for me.

I'll give it to Father sometime

if you think it's okay.

I'll be off then, Your Royal Highness.

This is just too plain.

I've used many golden threads.

Last time in the Mansion,

I almost lost 'cause my dress was too plain.

My dress must be fancier than Lu Yingying's.

You have different styles.

It won't suit you if it's too fancy.

I know.

You mean I'm not beautiful enough.

That's not what I meant.

Enough. Go change the design.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

Stop.

Your Royal Highness.

What's that in your hand?

I don't know you can dance.

When would you dance for me then?

You got me wrong, Your Royal Highness.

This is for the Crown Princess.

But she thinks this isn't fancy enough.

She wants me to adorn it with more gemstones.

You don't agree then?

One should wear what suits them,

not what is fancy or expensive.

But since she asked me to do so,

I have to add just a few more.

Just a few more?

It might ruin the whole dress

if I add too many.

You are so good at embarrassing others.

The Crown Princess, as someone new in the family,

she needs to establish her authority.

She only requests a dress from you.

What would people make of you if you decline?

That you

dare to defy the Crown Princess.

But I did this for her own good.

She won't blame me, I suppose?

Of course she won't.

If she ever blames you,

you will be seen as a frugal model

while she only knows to live a life of debauchery.

But if she were asked to keep quiet,

she would lose her authority.

Even a court lady dares to defy her.

How would she be able to rule the harem in the future?

Thank you, Your Royal Highness.

You got it?

Yes, I see.

It doesn't matter

if it's beautiful or not

or how many materials you should use.

What matters is that

the Sewing Office

should be respectful of the Crown Princess.

I'll do what she asks me to do then.

Good!

Such a good piece of writing.

Father.

Your Majesty.

Stand up.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Fang Qianli.

Take a look.

This is a remonstrative article by King Zhou against a luxurious lifestyle.

Tell me what you think.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Almost every great ruler in history

will see two things as their priorities:

to lead a frugal life and to treat people with kindness.

These philosophies influenced them in one way or another.

That was just brilliant.

I've always been concerned

that my sons might lead a life of debauchery,

while

King Zhou

not only reflected upon himself,

but also composed this remonstrative article.

I'm so proud of him.

The Crown Prince.

Yes, Father.

Copy that down and put it up by your bed.

Read it. It will do you good.

Yes, Father.

King Zhou likes good horses and swords.

We've received tributes of a good horse from the Caliphate

and a sword from the Yuezhi.

I'll reward both of them to you.

Thank you, Father.

A copy of the remonstrative article as His Majesty requested.

Just leave it there.

You can all leave now.

Darling.

Darling.

What's wrong?

What's bothering you?

Nothing.

I'm just too tired.

Her Royal Highness's been practicing dancing lately.

She shall dance for you and cheer you up.

Don't bother.

I'm busy.

You need to take a break from time to time.

You will work better if you enjoy your time off.

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