Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:02,550 --> 00:00:09,970 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 2 00:01:10,610 --> 00:01:17,040 Watching the person in the mirror's countenance pale and grow haggard, 3 00:01:17,040 --> 00:01:23,750 Examining love together with regret, both new and old. 4 00:01:23,750 --> 00:01:30,740 Keeping watch still by a lantern though it is daybreak, drenched with tears, 5 00:01:30,740 --> 00:01:40,000 Watching others meet as promised, as twilight falls. 6 00:01:41,350 --> 00:01:49,430 Story of Yanxi Palace Episode 37 7 00:01:51,080 --> 00:01:53,680 You're hurrying that much to get into my embrace? 8 00:01:55,940 --> 00:01:57,700 Your Majesty, please forgive me! 9 00:01:59,690 --> 00:02:05,200 These clothes... Those servants made a mistake about what clothes and jewelry to put on me. 10 00:02:05,200 --> 00:02:07,720 I'll change them right away. 11 00:02:31,580 --> 00:02:34,040 Aren't you going to remove them? 12 00:02:34,040 --> 00:02:35,970 Why are you not undressing now? 13 00:02:36,780 --> 00:02:42,610 Your Majesty, my original clothes are soaking wet. 14 00:02:42,610 --> 00:02:45,920 I dare not offend you. 15 00:02:47,570 --> 00:02:49,180 Come over here. 16 00:02:56,010 --> 00:02:58,110 I told you to come over here. 17 00:03:25,300 --> 00:03:27,340 The Empress said... 18 00:03:28,350 --> 00:03:30,560 that I took a liking at you. 19 00:03:32,060 --> 00:03:33,890 What do you think? 20 00:03:34,800 --> 00:03:37,060 Your Majesty, you must be kidding. 21 00:03:37,060 --> 00:03:40,850 There are so many beautiful and gaily-dressed maidens in the inner palace. 22 00:03:40,850 --> 00:03:43,300 I'm vulgar and disrespectful. 23 00:03:43,300 --> 00:03:48,070 I'm just a wildflower by the side of the road. How could I dare tarnish Your Majesty's sight? 24 00:03:55,440 --> 00:03:58,160 After carefully thinking about it, 25 00:03:58,160 --> 00:04:02,550 only when the inner palace has several kinds of blossoming flowers will it become spring. 26 00:04:02,550 --> 00:04:06,840 I'm sick of seeing obedient and gentle pretty ladies. 27 00:04:07,770 --> 00:04:10,500 A thorny one like you 28 00:04:10,500 --> 00:04:13,140 is quite interesting too. 29 00:04:13,140 --> 00:04:14,960 Your Majesty, 30 00:04:14,960 --> 00:04:17,450 - I... - What? 31 00:04:17,450 --> 00:04:19,550 You're unwilling? 32 00:04:19,550 --> 00:04:21,400 Your Majesty, 33 00:04:21,400 --> 00:04:24,330 I only wish to accompany Her Highness the Empress. 34 00:04:24,330 --> 00:04:28,630 Your Majesty, why destroy your relationship with Her Highness 35 00:04:28,630 --> 00:04:31,370 just because of a moment of interest? 36 00:04:32,320 --> 00:04:36,280 Moreover, you're the Emperor. You have the whole world and a vast open mind. 37 00:04:36,280 --> 00:04:37,980 Also... 38 00:04:39,350 --> 00:04:41,830 Also... 39 00:04:43,180 --> 00:04:46,470 Also, just one Imperial decree of Your Majesty's 40 00:04:46,470 --> 00:04:48,570 can already gather the most beautiful women in the world. 41 00:04:48,570 --> 00:04:52,050 As plump as Yang Yuhuan and as skinny as Zhao Feiyan, you can have everything that you want. 42 00:04:52,050 --> 00:04:54,740 Your Majesty, why force other people? 43 00:04:54,740 --> 00:04:57,740 It will only harm your health. 44 00:04:57,740 --> 00:04:59,460 Looks like... 45 00:05:00,880 --> 00:05:02,910 you're really unwilling. 46 00:05:02,910 --> 00:05:06,560 How could a house sparrow be in the same group as a phoenix? 47 00:05:06,560 --> 00:05:08,880 I know my limits. 48 00:05:12,960 --> 00:05:16,340 "Far the nine continents, their realms displayed. 49 00:05:16,340 --> 00:05:19,000 Why here to seek thy bride, doth thou delay?” 50 00:05:20,030 --> 00:05:24,660 I'm the Emperor of the Qing Empire, the master of the nine continents. 51 00:05:24,660 --> 00:05:26,860 I'm can pick as I want among the 52 00:05:27,620 --> 00:05:29,520 beautiful women in this world. 53 00:05:29,520 --> 00:05:33,760 Why would I waste my time with an unwilling woman... 54 00:05:35,150 --> 00:05:37,460 It's not fun at all. 55 00:05:37,460 --> 00:05:39,420 Yes. 56 00:05:42,010 --> 00:05:44,510 You were hoping that I'd say something like that. 57 00:05:50,940 --> 00:05:52,530 Let me tell you this. 58 00:05:53,210 --> 00:05:56,970 This is my first time forcing a woman. 59 00:05:58,470 --> 00:06:01,160 I find it very interesting. 60 00:06:01,160 --> 00:06:03,510 The more you refuse me, 61 00:06:03,510 --> 00:06:05,490 the more I want to have you. 62 00:06:05,490 --> 00:06:07,320 Your Majesty! 63 00:06:07,320 --> 00:06:09,440 What else do you want to say? 64 00:06:12,460 --> 00:06:14,380 Your Majesty... 65 00:06:15,400 --> 00:06:17,790 Actually, 66 00:06:17,790 --> 00:06:23,420 what I said earlier was all against my heart. 67 00:06:23,420 --> 00:06:29,110 I actually wanted to get near Your Majesty for a long time. 68 00:06:29,110 --> 00:06:33,380 It's just that there are so many beautiful women in the Imperial harem. 69 00:06:33,990 --> 00:06:38,640 My background is very lowly. Hence, I totally have no chance to get near Your Majesty. 70 00:06:38,640 --> 00:06:42,550 So...I deliberately provoked you. 71 00:06:42,550 --> 00:06:46,370 A sword moving with sideways strokes. So I could attract your attention. (T/N using an unconventional manner) 72 00:06:46,370 --> 00:06:51,070 Now, Your Majesty has really grown to like me. 73 00:06:51,070 --> 00:06:54,760 I'm very happy. 74 00:06:55,580 --> 00:07:00,300 I'm willing to attend to His Majesty. 75 00:07:02,090 --> 00:07:03,920 But... 76 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:05,920 But what? 77 00:07:10,360 --> 00:07:14,980 I don't want to be a palace maid anymore. 78 00:07:16,230 --> 00:07:18,590 I want to be a Noble Lady. (T/N trying to negotiate a sixth rank position down from Empress) 79 00:07:20,830 --> 00:07:24,120 You are quite scheming. 80 00:07:24,120 --> 00:07:26,040 So... 81 00:07:27,080 --> 00:07:29,130 you've been waiting for me. 82 00:07:29,130 --> 00:07:32,650 Your Majesty, do you agree or not? 83 00:07:35,890 --> 00:07:38,910 You dirty woman, 84 00:07:38,910 --> 00:07:41,500 you're not worthy to get in my bed. 85 00:07:43,600 --> 00:07:45,530 Your Majesty! 86 00:07:47,430 --> 00:07:49,130 I was wrong... 87 00:07:49,130 --> 00:07:50,760 Get lost. 88 00:07:52,570 --> 00:07:54,260 Yes. 89 00:08:03,990 --> 00:08:05,580 Wait! 90 00:08:08,890 --> 00:08:11,100 Starting today, 91 00:08:11,100 --> 00:08:14,220 you're a common servant in Changchun Palace. 92 00:08:14,220 --> 00:08:16,700 Serve the Empress well. 93 00:08:18,740 --> 00:08:21,980 Stop having wild illusions. 94 00:08:21,980 --> 00:08:26,160 I will never want a woman with ulterior motives. Get lost. 95 00:08:27,290 --> 00:08:28,960 Yes. 96 00:08:37,700 --> 00:08:39,600 Miss Yingluo. 97 00:08:39,600 --> 00:08:42,130 You must thank me well. 98 00:08:42,130 --> 00:08:44,320 Thank you? 99 00:08:44,320 --> 00:08:48,500 I was the one who prepared your clothes. 100 00:08:49,850 --> 00:08:51,860 Save it for yourself! 101 00:09:06,990 --> 00:09:10,290 [ Changchun Gate ] 102 00:09:11,900 --> 00:09:14,360 Your Highness! 103 00:09:14,360 --> 00:09:16,760 I'm back! 104 00:09:16,760 --> 00:09:20,450 Please open the doors, okay? 105 00:09:21,520 --> 00:09:24,500 Your Highness! Please open the doors! 106 00:09:24,500 --> 00:09:26,620 - Don't open them for her! - Your Highness! 107 00:09:27,870 --> 00:09:31,400 - Your Highness the Empress! - Let her leave. 108 00:09:35,280 --> 00:09:38,980 Yingluo, did you hear Her Highness' words? 109 00:09:38,980 --> 00:09:41,130 Quickly leave. 110 00:09:41,130 --> 00:09:43,130 Your Highness the Empress, 111 00:09:44,740 --> 00:09:49,000 I knelt all the way from Qianqing Palace to come here. 112 00:09:49,000 --> 00:09:51,750 I've bowed so many times. 113 00:09:51,750 --> 00:09:55,220 All just to return to Your Highness the Empress' side. 114 00:09:55,220 --> 00:09:57,390 Your Highness! 115 00:09:57,390 --> 00:09:59,470 Why won't you see me? 116 00:09:59,470 --> 00:10:01,360 Why! 117 00:10:02,090 --> 00:10:05,560 Your Highness! Let Yingluo in. 118 00:10:05,560 --> 00:10:08,820 Mingyu! Open the doors! 119 00:10:15,950 --> 00:10:17,720 Your Highness. 120 00:10:22,060 --> 00:10:24,970 I heard that you're awake. 121 00:10:25,770 --> 00:10:28,250 I really am so happy. 122 00:10:31,390 --> 00:10:34,020 Have you completely recovered? 123 00:10:34,020 --> 00:10:37,020 It's none of your business. 124 00:10:37,020 --> 00:10:39,160 Get out. 125 00:10:45,230 --> 00:10:46,990 Your Highness, 126 00:10:48,350 --> 00:10:51,700 His Majesty has issued a decree 127 00:10:51,700 --> 00:10:54,040 to pardon my crime. 128 00:10:54,040 --> 00:10:58,530 I can't enter the Workhouse anymore. If Your Highness drives me away, 129 00:10:59,500 --> 00:11:00,560 where can I go? 130 00:11:00,560 --> 00:11:03,530 Just go where you want to go. 131 00:11:03,530 --> 00:11:07,620 Changchun Palace doesn't welcome you. 132 00:11:07,620 --> 00:11:09,690 Your Highness... 133 00:11:09,690 --> 00:11:12,870 Your Highness, why won't you speak the truth? 134 00:11:12,870 --> 00:11:14,870 You clearly were so worried about Yingluo. 135 00:11:14,870 --> 00:11:17,660 Now that she's back, why are you driving her away? 136 00:11:17,660 --> 00:11:19,520 Mingyu! 137 00:11:20,640 --> 00:11:26,320 Your Highness, did I do anything wrong? 138 00:11:28,340 --> 00:11:30,820 It's not your fault. 139 00:11:32,120 --> 00:11:34,650 It's mine. 140 00:11:36,720 --> 00:11:40,780 If not because of protecting me, 141 00:11:40,780 --> 00:11:43,100 you wouldn't have become 142 00:11:44,140 --> 00:11:47,260 involved in this tempest of power struggle. 143 00:11:48,340 --> 00:11:50,090 YIngluo, 144 00:11:51,930 --> 00:11:53,780 leave now. 145 00:11:54,510 --> 00:11:58,050 - Stop staying by my side. - Your Highness. 146 00:12:02,940 --> 00:12:05,600 Look at these legs of mine. 147 00:12:07,410 --> 00:12:09,960 I can't stand anymore. 148 00:12:10,660 --> 00:12:14,260 Although His Majesty still considers our past affection, 149 00:12:14,260 --> 00:12:17,170 and so he takes extra care of me, 150 00:12:17,750 --> 00:12:20,260 unfortunately the Qing Empire 151 00:12:20,710 --> 00:12:24,000 doesn't need a crippled Empress. 152 00:12:24,840 --> 00:12:29,920 Although Changchun Palace looks flourishing and beautiful, 153 00:12:30,680 --> 00:12:35,310 it is actually in a very dangerous situation. 154 00:12:36,130 --> 00:12:40,730 At this time, no one would want to continue staying here. 155 00:12:41,590 --> 00:12:44,190 Do you understand? 156 00:12:45,210 --> 00:12:49,310 Your Highness, if you drive me away, 157 00:12:51,980 --> 00:12:53,880 I have nowhere to go. 158 00:12:53,880 --> 00:12:57,300 I'll make an Imperial decree 159 00:12:57,300 --> 00:12:59,210 to let you leave the palace. 160 00:12:59,210 --> 00:13:03,640 I'm not going back to that home. 161 00:13:03,640 --> 00:13:07,410 When my mother gave birth to me, 162 00:13:08,300 --> 00:13:11,120 my father assumed that I had jinxed my mother to her death. 163 00:13:11,900 --> 00:13:14,070 He threw m into the river. 164 00:13:14,070 --> 00:13:17,780 How could he bear to treat a child like that? 165 00:13:17,780 --> 00:13:20,830 It was a kind passerby that saved me. 166 00:13:22,140 --> 00:13:24,950 Sister brought me back home. 167 00:13:24,950 --> 00:13:27,030 It was her care 168 00:13:27,030 --> 00:13:29,650 that allowed me 169 00:13:29,650 --> 00:13:31,970 to grow up safely. 170 00:13:31,970 --> 00:13:36,930 Your Highness, you treated me well. 171 00:13:39,470 --> 00:13:43,130 You're just like my real sister. 172 00:13:44,030 --> 00:13:46,940 Hence, I'm not leaving the palace. 173 00:13:46,940 --> 00:13:51,850 I want to accompany Your Highness the Empress forever. 174 00:14:05,630 --> 00:14:07,510 Yingluo... 175 00:14:07,510 --> 00:14:09,620 Your Highness... 176 00:14:13,210 --> 00:14:16,940 Your Highness, don't give up. 177 00:14:16,940 --> 00:14:19,300 As long as you practice, 178 00:14:19,300 --> 00:14:22,630 you can stand up and walk. 179 00:14:23,190 --> 00:14:25,600 Even if you 180 00:14:27,120 --> 00:14:29,750 really can't stand anymore, 181 00:14:33,370 --> 00:14:38,860 I'm willing to be Your Highness' cane forever. 182 00:14:41,970 --> 00:14:43,760 Yingluo. 183 00:14:44,910 --> 00:14:46,940 Don't forget me. 184 00:14:46,940 --> 00:14:49,660 I'm also accompanying Your Highness. 185 00:14:56,230 --> 00:14:58,710 Young Mistress, you look so beautiful. (T/N Hitara Erqing, now Third Young Mistress of the Fuca household) 186 00:15:00,390 --> 00:15:01,960 Dujuan, 187 00:15:02,660 --> 00:15:07,460 the weather is getting colder. 188 00:15:08,750 --> 00:15:10,610 Yes. 189 00:15:23,580 --> 00:15:27,300 The wind gently riffles in the fine willow branches. 190 00:15:27,300 --> 00:15:31,090 The wicker confusingly weaves together thousands of sorrows. The sea otter hasn't been drenched by the drizzle yet. 191 00:15:31,090 --> 00:15:34,950 The pear flowers have blossomed like snow. Too bad spring is already half spent. 192 00:15:34,950 --> 00:15:37,210 This is "Bewitching Eyes" by Wang Pang. (T/N Song Dynasty poet, 11th century CE) 193 00:15:37,210 --> 00:15:39,440 You also like this poem? 194 00:15:47,010 --> 00:15:48,750 Who is he? 195 00:15:49,540 --> 00:15:52,860 Third Young Mistress, that's Fourth Young Master. 196 00:15:54,300 --> 00:15:56,690 I never heard Her Highness the Empress mention him. 197 00:15:56,690 --> 00:16:00,580 There are four Fuca brothers. The first three were sons of Old Madam. 198 00:16:00,580 --> 00:16:04,890 They have the same mother as the Empress. Only the Fourth Young Master is a son of a concubine. 199 00:16:04,890 --> 00:16:08,580 Previously, because of a sickly body, he has always been under the care of old Grand Master. 200 00:16:08,580 --> 00:16:11,240 Last year, he was able to pass the Imperial civil examination and became a juren, hence, earning some prestige. (T/N "recommended man" - passed the triennial provincial level exam, lower than the jinshi of the palace examination) 201 00:16:11,240 --> 00:16:13,530 Now, he's preparing for his marriage. 202 00:16:13,530 --> 00:16:16,220 The Qing Empire was obtained through horses. 203 00:16:16,220 --> 00:16:20,490 They never settle arguments through scholarly means. Among the high officials right now, 204 00:16:20,490 --> 00:16:22,490 which one started from the Imperial examination? 205 00:16:22,490 --> 00:16:23,590 Indeed. 206 00:16:23,590 --> 00:16:26,350 Our Third Young Master is now the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. 207 00:16:26,350 --> 00:16:28,140 He has a promising career. 208 00:16:28,140 --> 00:16:31,160 Fourth Young Master will never compare to him. 209 00:16:40,470 --> 00:16:41,970 Here. 210 00:16:50,940 --> 00:16:52,640 Quickly! 211 00:16:57,530 --> 00:16:59,300 Desheng! 212 00:17:01,110 --> 00:17:02,300 Miss Mingyu. 213 00:17:02,300 --> 00:17:04,410 Where are you delivering all those gifts? 214 00:17:04,410 --> 00:17:07,830 Miss Mingyu, you still don't know yet? Mistress Chun of Zhongcui Palace is pregnant! 215 00:17:07,830 --> 00:17:10,600 His Majesty has rewarded her a lot of gifts. 216 00:17:12,400 --> 00:17:15,070 Miss Mingyu, send my regards to Her Highness the Empress. 217 00:17:15,070 --> 00:17:17,690 I'll take my leave now. 218 00:17:17,690 --> 00:17:19,220 Go! 219 00:17:31,200 --> 00:17:34,270 You're frowning upon entering. Who offended you? 220 00:17:34,270 --> 00:17:37,200 Your Highness the Empress, Consort Chun is pregnant. 221 00:17:37,200 --> 00:17:41,450 They are making a huge scene of delivering gifts to Zhongcui Palace! 222 00:17:42,370 --> 00:17:44,170 This is a good thing. 223 00:17:44,170 --> 00:17:47,190 Go find a nice gift from my personal items. 224 00:17:47,190 --> 00:17:49,320 Personally deliver it to Consort Chun. 225 00:17:49,320 --> 00:17:52,770 Anyone who wants to go can go. Anyway, I'm not going. 226 00:17:54,270 --> 00:17:58,610 - Mingyu. - Your Highness, Consort Chun has always been very close to you. 227 00:17:58,610 --> 00:18:01,680 But how come Changchun Palace knows nothing of such great news? 228 00:18:01,680 --> 00:18:03,220 What does she mean by this? 229 00:18:03,220 --> 00:18:05,390 - Stop talking about it. - I'm telling the truth. 230 00:18:05,390 --> 00:18:08,670 If Consort Chun comes to tell you, you only will feel happy for her. 231 00:18:08,670 --> 00:18:10,670 Who would be jealous of her? 232 00:18:10,670 --> 00:18:13,650 The fickleness of the world and of human nature. 233 00:18:13,650 --> 00:18:15,790 I finally got to see it. 234 00:18:29,920 --> 00:18:34,050 Your Highness, that Mingyu is too sharp-tongued. 235 00:18:38,590 --> 00:18:40,320 Your Highness. 236 00:18:42,170 --> 00:18:44,210 Respectfully greeting Your Highness the Empress. 237 00:18:44,210 --> 00:18:46,170 Quickly rise. No need for these formalities. 238 00:18:46,170 --> 00:18:49,130 - Thank you, Your Highness. - You are now of two bodies. 239 00:18:49,130 --> 00:18:52,420 It's different from before. Quickly have a seat. 240 00:19:01,120 --> 00:19:04,190 Your Highness the Empress, do you feel better? 241 00:19:04,190 --> 00:19:07,860 I'm much better. You're now pregnant. 242 00:19:07,860 --> 00:19:11,330 If you need anything, just instruct your servants to do it. 243 00:19:11,330 --> 00:19:14,700 The wind outside is strong. You might catch a cold. 244 00:19:17,290 --> 00:19:20,920 I'm grateful for Your Highness' concern. 245 00:19:20,920 --> 00:19:25,190 However, I mustn't be disrespectful and unruly just because of your care. 246 00:19:26,090 --> 00:19:30,040 Your Highness the Empress is the head of the six palaces. Regarding my pregnancy, 247 00:19:30,040 --> 00:19:33,130 I should have informed you first. 248 00:19:33,130 --> 00:19:37,200 Your Highness the Empress, this wasn't my mistress' fault. 249 00:19:37,200 --> 00:19:40,920 Mistress just suddenly fainted, so we asked for an Imperial physician to examine her pulse 250 00:19:40,920 --> 00:19:44,280 and learned that she is pregnant. She has just gotten better 251 00:19:44,280 --> 00:19:48,260 and didn't mind the cold wind to come to your Changchun Palace to apologize, 252 00:19:48,260 --> 00:19:49,960 because she was afraid that you'll misunderstand. 253 00:19:49,960 --> 00:19:56,770 - Yuhu. - Consort Chun, there's no need for that between us. 254 00:19:56,770 --> 00:19:59,570 I've always known your affection towards me. 255 00:19:59,570 --> 00:20:02,300 What's important now is 256 00:20:02,300 --> 00:20:07,290 peacefully giving birth to this Imperial child. 257 00:20:22,750 --> 00:20:24,320 Stop pulling on it! 258 00:20:24,320 --> 00:20:26,960 If you keep pulling on this tree, it's going to go bald! 259 00:20:27,720 --> 00:20:29,390 What's wrong? 260 00:20:30,270 --> 00:20:32,680 You're mad that Consort Chun didn't come. 261 00:20:32,680 --> 00:20:35,140 Now that she's here... 262 00:20:35,140 --> 00:20:37,640 Consort Chun used to come to Changchun Palace so diligently. 263 00:20:37,640 --> 00:20:41,650 But since Her Highness got sick, she stopped coming. 264 00:20:41,650 --> 00:20:46,080 Now that she's here, who knows if it's really to apologize or to show off? 265 00:20:46,080 --> 00:20:50,870 She clearly knows how sad Her Highness was in losing her child. How could she... 266 00:20:50,870 --> 00:20:53,080 - How could she dare to— - Mingyu, stop saying it. 267 00:20:53,080 --> 00:20:55,390 Her Highness the Empress has always taken care of Consort Chun. 268 00:20:55,390 --> 00:20:57,990 She sincerely feels happy for her. 269 00:20:57,990 --> 00:21:01,790 Why must you bring up unhappy things? That will only make Her Highness the Empress feel anxious. 270 00:21:01,790 --> 00:21:05,540 Moreover, once Her Highness' health has fully recovered, 271 00:21:05,540 --> 00:21:07,210 she can also bear a legitimate son. 272 00:21:07,210 --> 00:21:11,100 You're the forgiving one. I'm the only who is petty here! Rise up! 273 00:21:14,600 --> 00:21:16,880 A person will usually move up. 274 00:21:16,880 --> 00:21:18,690 Water will move down. 275 00:21:18,690 --> 00:21:20,740 As long as Her Highness Consort Chun doesn't harm others, 276 00:21:20,740 --> 00:21:22,800 what wrong did she commit? 277 00:21:24,450 --> 00:21:26,230 Mingyu, 278 00:21:27,260 --> 00:21:30,020 if you have the time to get mad here, 279 00:21:30,020 --> 00:21:32,780 why not be a cane with me? 280 00:21:39,070 --> 00:21:42,250 Your Highness, rest first if you're tired. 281 00:22:00,160 --> 00:22:03,070 Your Highness! 282 00:22:03,070 --> 00:22:04,550 Be careful. 283 00:22:05,310 --> 00:22:06,990 Your Highness. 284 00:22:10,290 --> 00:22:11,860 No... 285 00:22:12,490 --> 00:22:13,830 I really can't. 286 00:22:13,830 --> 00:22:16,680 Your Highness! 287 00:22:17,670 --> 00:22:19,170 Your Highness. 288 00:22:20,640 --> 00:22:23,300 When the Old Madam of the Vice Minister comes, 289 00:22:23,300 --> 00:22:25,800 she usually goes back teary-eyed. 290 00:22:26,670 --> 00:22:30,980 His Majesty will frequently secretly come to see you. 291 00:22:31,850 --> 00:22:35,940 But His Majesty is afraid to bring you pain, 292 00:22:35,940 --> 00:22:38,470 so he will secretly turn around 293 00:22:38,470 --> 00:22:41,340 every time he reaches your chamber. 294 00:22:41,340 --> 00:22:45,540 Your Highness, everyone is concerned about you. 295 00:22:46,430 --> 00:22:50,540 So don't give up. Okay? 296 00:22:52,230 --> 00:22:57,860 ♫ I hear the sound of the snow slowly falling, ♫ 297 00:22:57,860 --> 00:23:02,550 ♫ Though I close my eyes, it's impossible to stop the vision. ♫ 298 00:23:02,550 --> 00:23:09,120 ♫ Nothing you can do about being approached, not being inconsistent in love, ♫ 299 00:23:09,120 --> 00:23:14,210 ♫ Though merely holding onto it from the outside, prone to this sort of circumstance. ♫ 300 00:23:14,210 --> 00:23:19,640 ♫ I hear the sound of the snow slowly falling ♫ 301 00:23:19,640 --> 00:23:24,450 ♫ As though you are holding me closely, and speaking sweetly. ♫ 302 00:23:24,450 --> 00:23:32,210 ♫ Opening your eyes to a sky filled with merciless snow falling, ♫ 303 00:23:32,210 --> 00:23:40,990 ♫ Who, after suffering this loss for a lifetime, is fond of this scene? ♫ 304 00:23:56,060 --> 00:24:05,160 ♫ Who, after suffering this loss for a lifetime, is fond of this scene? ♫ 305 00:26:13,960 --> 00:26:17,550 With such a joyous event, why are you crying? 306 00:26:17,550 --> 00:26:19,740 I'm happy. 307 00:26:24,070 --> 00:26:26,570 You...are going overboard. 308 00:26:28,960 --> 00:26:30,630 Cry! 309 00:26:41,700 --> 00:26:43,690 - Beloved consort. - Your Majesty. 310 00:26:43,690 --> 00:26:45,910 Greetings, Your Majesty. 311 00:26:45,910 --> 00:26:48,010 You body is heavier now. No need for such formalities. 312 00:26:48,010 --> 00:26:50,830 Come... Sit down. 313 00:26:51,930 --> 00:26:54,490 I'm unable to keep sitting. 314 00:26:54,490 --> 00:26:57,870 This little thing kept kicking me. 315 00:26:57,870 --> 00:27:02,040 I heard it from the Imperial physician. He keeps disturbing you all night. 316 00:27:02,040 --> 00:27:05,670 It shows that this will be a very naughty child. 317 00:27:08,270 --> 00:27:11,060 But my beloved consort is 318 00:27:11,060 --> 00:27:14,140 smart, steady, and outstandingly-talented. 319 00:27:14,140 --> 00:27:19,890 If it's a little prince, he surely will be very intelligent and will win my favor. 320 00:27:21,120 --> 00:27:23,120 If it's a little princess, 321 00:27:23,120 --> 00:27:27,490 she surely will be well-endowed with talents, energetic, and adorable. 322 00:27:32,200 --> 00:27:34,510 He kicked you again? 323 00:27:34,510 --> 00:27:39,720 Your Majesty, he said that he wants to hear you play the zither. 324 00:27:47,170 --> 00:27:50,550 Want to hear me play the zither? 325 00:27:50,550 --> 00:27:52,720 Is that okay, Your Majesty? 326 00:27:55,680 --> 00:27:57,760 Sure. 327 00:27:57,760 --> 00:28:02,380 Since it's his request, of course, I will do it. 328 00:28:11,630 --> 00:28:24,050 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 329 00:28:31,730 --> 00:28:33,740 Is that His Majesty playing the zither? 330 00:28:33,740 --> 00:28:36,190 How did you know, Your Highness? 331 00:28:36,190 --> 00:28:40,000 "Standing on the summit of the palace, one's mind set on the flowing turquoise spring." 332 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:42,240 How could I not distinguish it? 333 00:28:42,240 --> 00:28:46,950 It's hard for His Majesty to be in such a relaxed mood. If I go in now, it might disturb his concentration. 334 00:28:46,950 --> 00:28:48,780 No need to inform them anymore. 335 00:28:48,780 --> 00:28:50,480 Yes. 336 00:29:00,190 --> 00:29:01,910 Your Highness. 337 00:29:01,910 --> 00:29:04,720 This mistress of Zhongcui Palace now is highly-favored. 338 00:29:04,720 --> 00:29:09,140 If she really gives birth to a little prince, won't she surpass you? 339 00:29:09,140 --> 00:29:11,050 There are so many consorts in the Imperial harem. 340 00:29:11,050 --> 00:29:16,390 Whoever His Majesty will favor, who will be allowed to bear him children, is one's fate. 341 00:29:16,390 --> 00:29:18,090 Look at what you're saying. 342 00:29:18,090 --> 00:29:21,000 Do you want me to hinder people from giving birth? 343 00:29:21,000 --> 00:29:25,610 If I'm really going to hinder them, my hands will be so full. 344 00:29:25,610 --> 00:29:29,100 Your Highness, you are still joking at this time? 345 00:29:29,100 --> 00:29:32,220 Think about it. Her Highness the Empress is now sick. 346 00:29:32,220 --> 00:29:36,280 Consort Chun is pregnant. You should tightly grab hold of a chance during times like this. 347 00:29:36,280 --> 00:29:40,440 Only once you've given birth to an Imperial child can you be sitting easily in the boat despite the storms. (T/N idiom - remain calm during a tense situation) 348 00:29:40,440 --> 00:29:42,230 Silly girl. 349 00:29:42,230 --> 00:29:46,750 It's not yet the time. I still have a lot of official affairs to handle. 350 00:29:46,750 --> 00:29:48,590 Let's go. 351 00:29:51,360 --> 00:29:52,660 [ Chengqian Palace ] 352 00:29:52,660 --> 00:29:55,420 Liu He, have you gotten so bold? 353 00:29:55,420 --> 00:29:57,900 You dared to slack off and cheat on the task instructed to you by Her Highness? 354 00:29:57,900 --> 00:30:01,800 Your Highness, I've already delivered to your maiden clan's manor 355 00:30:01,800 --> 00:30:05,790 the leather fabrics you asked me to. All are top-quality fabrics. 356 00:30:06,470 --> 00:30:09,120 What people did you send to deliver them? 357 00:30:09,120 --> 00:30:11,340 Four eunuchs. 358 00:30:12,090 --> 00:30:17,470 They kept praising my father and amusing him to the point of confusion, then asked him for reward money. 359 00:30:17,470 --> 00:30:20,620 Four people taking in two hundred taels of silver. 360 00:30:20,620 --> 00:30:24,230 Your Imperial Household Department really dares to do their tasks this way! 361 00:30:24,230 --> 00:30:26,160 Your Highness! This... 362 00:30:26,160 --> 00:30:28,760 I didn't know! 363 00:30:28,760 --> 00:30:31,320 Although Father has been pardoned by His Majesty 364 00:30:31,320 --> 00:30:35,620 and has returned to his official post, he's still honest and incorruptible like water. 365 00:30:35,620 --> 00:30:41,010 But just to reward you servants, he even pawned the gifts I bestowed him. 366 00:30:41,010 --> 00:30:43,790 Your Highness, please forgive me. I wasn't able to discipline my men well. 367 00:30:43,790 --> 00:30:46,190 I deserve to die! I deserve to die! 368 00:30:46,190 --> 00:30:48,550 I deserve to die! I deserve to die! 369 00:30:48,550 --> 00:30:51,020 - I deserve to die! - Enough. 370 00:30:51,850 --> 00:30:54,440 Tell me, how should we handle this? 371 00:30:54,440 --> 00:30:56,980 Your Highness, don't worry. I'll deal with them when I get back. 372 00:30:56,980 --> 00:30:59,970 They won't dare be an eyesore to you anymore. 373 00:30:59,970 --> 00:31:02,240 One is your assistant. 374 00:31:02,240 --> 00:31:05,650 Once he dies, the post will be vacant. 375 00:31:05,650 --> 00:31:09,190 For the choice for the post naturally, 376 00:31:09,190 --> 00:31:11,520 I will follow Your Highness' instruction. 377 00:31:11,520 --> 00:31:13,480 Yuan Chunwang! 378 00:31:19,550 --> 00:31:22,310 Respectfully greeting Your Highness the Noble Consort. 379 00:31:23,220 --> 00:31:26,120 You did well on your job as a supervisor in the Workhouse. 380 00:31:26,120 --> 00:31:32,850 Starting today, follow Supervisor Liu and learn how to manage palace affairs well. 381 00:31:32,850 --> 00:31:35,300 Don't disappoint me. 382 00:31:35,300 --> 00:31:37,030 Thank you for your grace, Your Highness. 383 00:31:37,030 --> 00:31:42,020 I surely will do my best and swear to repay you until death. 384 00:31:47,670 --> 00:31:52,860 Yuan Chunwang, in just a short period, you've climbed to the assistant supervisor post of the Imperial Household Department. 385 00:31:52,860 --> 00:31:58,260 You've spent quite a lot of effort on Her Highness Noble Consort Xian. 386 00:31:58,260 --> 00:32:01,470 Supervisor Liu, you've overpraised me. 387 00:32:01,470 --> 00:32:06,230 From now on, I still have to ask you to teach me a lot. 388 00:32:10,010 --> 00:32:20,030 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 389 00:32:33,160 --> 00:32:34,720 Assistant Minister Fuheng, you're here. 390 00:32:34,720 --> 00:32:37,960 I'll go inform Her Highness the Empress. 391 00:33:04,930 --> 00:33:07,020 Yingluo, you can leave now. 392 00:33:07,020 --> 00:33:08,720 Yes. 393 00:33:17,510 --> 00:33:21,290 Sister, I heard that you can already walk normally. 394 00:33:21,290 --> 00:33:22,940 Mother is so happy. 395 00:33:22,940 --> 00:33:25,580 She insists on coming to the palace to visit you, 396 00:33:25,580 --> 00:33:29,880 but since the start of spring, her vision has gotten worse. 397 00:33:29,880 --> 00:33:33,660 His Majesty bestowed a favor to let Ye Tianshi go to the manor to check on her. 398 00:33:33,660 --> 00:33:39,540 Unfortunately, he says that Mother's illness has been neglected for too long. It can't be cured anymore. 399 00:33:42,680 --> 00:33:47,050 It is I who was unfilial and brought Mother harm. 400 00:33:47,050 --> 00:33:50,810 Mother also said that for you to have fully recovered 401 00:33:50,810 --> 00:33:53,190 means that the safety amulet worked. 402 00:33:53,190 --> 00:33:56,250 Once her eyes are better, she'll go ask for one more. 403 00:33:56,250 --> 00:34:00,380 She hopes that you can have a successful, peaceful, and worry-free life here in the palace. 404 00:34:03,420 --> 00:34:07,280 Fuheng, I heard from His Majesty 405 00:34:07,280 --> 00:34:09,780 that you are doing well in your official position. 406 00:34:09,780 --> 00:34:14,080 Therefore, he plans to send you to Shanxi for training. 407 00:34:14,080 --> 00:34:16,150 In just a few years, 408 00:34:16,150 --> 00:34:19,630 you started as an Imperial guard and have gone up the ranks. 409 00:34:19,630 --> 00:34:24,900 Now, you're going to Shanxi to be an inspector-general. 410 00:34:24,900 --> 00:34:27,450 This is a huge grace. 411 00:34:27,450 --> 00:34:31,690 But I have to give you some warning. 412 00:34:32,380 --> 00:34:36,540 Throwing oil onto a blazing fire makes it burn splendidly, 413 00:34:36,540 --> 00:34:38,530 but that isn't necessarily a good thing. 414 00:34:38,530 --> 00:34:42,140 Sister, don't worry. I know how to act properly. 415 00:34:42,140 --> 00:34:44,260 I won't disappoint His Majesty. 416 00:34:44,260 --> 00:34:46,760 I also won't bring humiliation to the Fuca reputation. 417 00:34:47,470 --> 00:34:50,310 You have always been diligent when it comes to official matters. 418 00:34:50,310 --> 00:34:52,780 I'm always at ease. 419 00:34:54,260 --> 00:34:59,090 It's just that lately, Erqing frequently comes here 420 00:34:59,800 --> 00:35:02,110 full of grievances. 421 00:35:03,980 --> 00:35:05,690 Official work is indeed important, 422 00:35:05,690 --> 00:35:08,210 but don't ignore your wife. 423 00:35:08,210 --> 00:35:09,650 Sister. 424 00:35:15,760 --> 00:35:19,990 There are some things that should be put down 425 00:35:19,990 --> 00:35:22,050 when it's time to. 426 00:35:23,400 --> 00:35:25,600 Yingluo has already let it go. 427 00:35:27,010 --> 00:35:29,240 How come you can't? 428 00:35:30,330 --> 00:35:34,440 Could it be that you're more petty than a woman? 429 00:35:40,270 --> 00:35:44,070 Sister, don't worry. I will take good care of Erqing. 430 00:35:44,070 --> 00:35:46,010 I won't be unfaithful to her. 431 00:35:51,990 --> 00:35:55,690 Yingluo, are you not sad? 432 00:35:56,750 --> 00:35:58,630 The legs of Her Highness have recovered. 433 00:35:58,630 --> 00:36:03,040 I'm so happy about it, so why would I be sad? 434 00:36:03,040 --> 00:36:07,760 I thought that after seeing Imperial Guard Fuca, those sad memories would come back. 435 00:36:09,430 --> 00:36:11,220 Mingyu. 436 00:36:13,560 --> 00:36:15,160 Have you seen refugees? 437 00:36:15,160 --> 00:36:17,390 Refugees? 438 00:36:17,390 --> 00:36:20,640 When there is a disaster, there would be a lot of refugees entering the capital. 439 00:36:20,640 --> 00:36:24,610 One warm bowl of soup can get you a slave contract. 440 00:36:24,610 --> 00:36:27,040 Starting then, I understood 441 00:36:28,440 --> 00:36:30,590 in favor of survival, 442 00:36:31,170 --> 00:36:33,170 everything else must yield. 443 00:36:34,760 --> 00:36:38,690 So for a person with my background, 444 00:36:38,690 --> 00:36:41,650 how can I have the time to be troubled by love? 445 00:36:41,650 --> 00:36:45,060 - I'm very busy. - What are you busy doing? 446 00:36:45,870 --> 00:36:48,000 Making lotus cake! 447 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:50,820 Wei Yingluo, you dare to dirty my face? 448 00:36:50,820 --> 00:36:52,450 Look how I'll deal with you! 449 00:36:52,450 --> 00:36:54,110 Have you delivered the letter? 450 00:36:54,110 --> 00:36:58,060 Yes. But I'm afraid that Young Master might not be happy about it. 451 00:36:59,730 --> 00:37:01,650 Why? 452 00:37:01,650 --> 00:37:04,710 The Fuca Clan and the Hitara Clan are relatives by marriage. 453 00:37:04,710 --> 00:37:07,590 One's glory or downfall will affect the other. 454 00:37:07,590 --> 00:37:11,630 I'm just writing my grandfather a letter to just for mutual help. 455 00:37:11,630 --> 00:37:15,300 With his being so inflexible, only I could do this. 456 00:37:16,720 --> 00:37:21,870 Oh, right. I've asked you to invite some madams to come here for some flower viewing. Have you made the arrangements? 457 00:37:21,870 --> 00:37:25,070 Young Mistress, don't worry. I've sent out the letters. 458 00:37:28,520 --> 00:37:30,240 Look. 459 00:37:31,390 --> 00:37:32,860 What? 460 00:37:37,990 --> 00:37:41,630 Young Mistress, I noticed that every time you come out of our courtyard, 461 00:37:41,630 --> 00:37:43,440 Fourth Young Master secretly looks at you. 462 00:37:43,440 --> 00:37:45,850 This has happened so many times. 463 00:37:48,710 --> 00:37:51,060 [ The Diary of Zeng Wenzheng ] 464 00:38:13,050 --> 00:38:16,110 Young Mistress, it's the study of the Young Master up ahead. 465 00:38:16,110 --> 00:38:17,790 How about we just go back? 466 00:38:17,790 --> 00:38:21,750 What? I can't go inside the study of Fuheng? 467 00:38:21,750 --> 00:38:25,020 But Young Mistress, other than the cleaning servant, 468 00:38:25,020 --> 00:38:27,260 Young Master doesn't allow anyone to enter his room. 469 00:38:49,120 --> 00:38:51,040 Young Mistress. 470 00:38:59,030 --> 00:39:01,110 What are you hiding in your hand? 471 00:39:02,370 --> 00:39:04,040 I... 472 00:39:11,070 --> 00:39:13,900 I'm asking you what you're hiding in your hands. 473 00:39:26,190 --> 00:39:27,700 Young Master! 474 00:39:30,960 --> 00:39:33,740 - Young Master, you're finally back. - What's wrong? 475 00:39:33,740 --> 00:39:37,670 Quickly go to the study to look. Qinglian is about to die. 476 00:39:49,200 --> 00:39:52,260 Erqing, what are you doing? 477 00:39:52,260 --> 00:39:54,230 What am I doing? 478 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:58,130 Can't you see it already? 479 00:39:58,130 --> 00:40:00,070 Take her away. 480 00:40:01,640 --> 00:40:03,660 All of you, get out! 481 00:40:03,660 --> 00:40:07,380 I didn't let her go yet! 482 00:40:07,380 --> 00:40:09,300 I've asked everyone to leave 483 00:40:09,300 --> 00:40:12,780 just to give you some dignity. Are you going to continue causing trouble? 484 00:40:12,780 --> 00:40:15,030 I'm causing trouble? 485 00:40:15,960 --> 00:40:17,900 I'm causing trouble? 486 00:40:18,840 --> 00:40:20,810 Fuca Fuheng, 487 00:40:22,090 --> 00:40:25,050 we've only been married for a year. 488 00:40:25,050 --> 00:40:29,570 You live in your study every day and never enter my room. 489 00:40:30,630 --> 00:40:33,390 So, it's all because of her? 490 00:40:34,260 --> 00:40:35,830 What are you saying? 491 00:40:35,830 --> 00:40:38,250 I saw with my own eyes... 492 00:40:39,460 --> 00:40:43,110 saw how she prepared your bed. 493 00:40:44,620 --> 00:40:49,320 "Studying while being accompanied by a beautiful woman is such a pleasurable and carefree thing!" 494 00:40:49,320 --> 00:40:52,300 While I'm left behind guarding an empty room. 495 00:40:53,310 --> 00:40:55,240 How could you treat me like this? 496 00:40:55,240 --> 00:40:57,070 It's not like what you think. 497 00:40:57,070 --> 00:41:00,030 What is it then? What is it then! 498 00:41:00,030 --> 00:41:02,530 What is it then? 499 00:41:03,360 --> 00:41:05,360 When I had just arrived in the Ministry of Revenue, 500 00:41:05,360 --> 00:41:08,500 I still hadn't made a foothold and there were so many things to do. 501 00:41:08,500 --> 00:41:11,730 I was so busy that I neglected you. 502 00:41:11,730 --> 00:41:13,640 But it has nothing to do with that maidservant. 503 00:41:13,640 --> 00:41:16,300 I won't believe you anymore! 504 00:41:16,300 --> 00:41:18,330 For the past year, I've looked forward to seeing you every day, 505 00:41:18,330 --> 00:41:22,140 waited for you every day, but how did you treat me? 506 00:41:22,140 --> 00:41:26,630 You promised me that we'll live our days well, 507 00:41:26,630 --> 00:41:28,540 but have you done it? 508 00:41:28,540 --> 00:41:30,700 You've become irrational. 509 00:41:30,700 --> 00:41:34,120 Let's just talk once you've calmed down. 510 00:41:34,120 --> 00:41:36,870 You can't go! You can't go! 511 00:41:36,870 --> 00:41:39,300 If you don't explain it clearly, you're not allowed to go! 512 00:41:39,300 --> 00:41:42,030 You must clear this matter up with me! 513 00:41:42,030 --> 00:41:45,440 Fuca Fuheng! Fuca Fuheng! 514 00:41:54,890 --> 00:41:59,450 You told me that you don't have an affair with her. This is the evidence! 515 00:42:00,280 --> 00:42:02,960 This is the evidence! 516 00:42:02,960 --> 00:42:05,130 Fuca Fuheng! 517 00:42:06,850 --> 00:42:11,450 I had initially planned to gift you that hairpin. 518 00:42:11,450 --> 00:42:15,070 But from the looks of it now, there's no need for it. 519 00:42:15,070 --> 00:42:16,680 Fuheng! 520 00:42:43,560 --> 00:42:45,330 Steward Liu. 521 00:42:46,290 --> 00:42:48,960 - Young Master. - How is she? 522 00:42:48,960 --> 00:42:50,520 Young Master. 523 00:42:50,520 --> 00:42:52,010 Be honest with me. 524 00:42:52,010 --> 00:42:53,800 The doctor has examined her. 525 00:42:53,800 --> 00:42:57,590 Young Mistress used a heated iron broomstick to hit her, so her body is full of wounds. 526 00:42:57,590 --> 00:42:59,820 The fingernails from both her hands have all been removed. 527 00:42:59,820 --> 00:43:03,200 She's drenched with blood, so appalling to look at. 528 00:43:04,300 --> 00:43:06,430 She's totally crazy. 529 00:43:07,110 --> 00:43:10,010 How come a maidservant entered my study? 530 00:43:10,010 --> 00:43:12,230 The footman cleaning your study got sick. 531 00:43:12,230 --> 00:43:13,940 I temporarily had someone do it. 532 00:43:13,940 --> 00:43:16,840 Never thought that Young Mistress would walk in on her. 533 00:43:19,820 --> 00:43:22,430 Let the doctor continue treating her. Tell her to recuperate in peace. 534 00:43:22,430 --> 00:43:24,000 Young Master! 535 00:43:25,970 --> 00:43:27,610 Young Master... 536 00:43:30,050 --> 00:43:38,040 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 537 00:43:39,340 --> 00:43:47,110 ♫Softly falling into the hollow of my palm,♫ 538 00:43:50,010 --> 00:43:58,660 ♫Resting frozen in the center of my palm.♫ 539 00:44:00,780 --> 00:44:09,680 ♫Our meeting across past incarnations was inevitable,♫ 540 00:44:11,790 --> 00:44:20,980 ♫Joined together, deeply experiencing and holding onto the end of happiness.♫ 541 00:44:22,850 --> 00:44:31,030 ♫Though plainly given words of discouragement,♫ 542 00:44:33,640 --> 00:44:42,880 ♫Pretending to hear nothing but exhortation.♫ 543 00:44:44,610 --> 00:44:53,250 ♫ Endless tears, believing it cannot be true,♫ 544 00:44:55,610 --> 00:45:04,520 ♫ In this life, being born under an unlucky star.♫ 545 00:45:06,700 --> 00:45:12,240 ♫I hear the sound of the snow slowly falling♫ 546 00:45:12,240 --> 00:45:16,950 ♫ Though I close my eyes, it's impossible to stop the vision.♫ 547 00:45:16,950 --> 00:45:23,450 ♫ Nothing you can do about being approached, not being inconsistent in love,♫ 548 00:45:23,450 --> 00:45:28,450 ♫ Though merely holding onto it from the outside, prone to this sort of circumstance.♫ 549 00:45:28,450 --> 00:45:34,110 ♫ I hear the sound of the snow slowly falling♫ 550 00:45:34,110 --> 00:45:38,830 ♫ As though you are holding me closely, and speaking sweetly.♫ 551 00:45:38,830 --> 00:45:46,720 ♫ Opening your eyes to a sky filled with merciless snow falling,♫ 552 00:45:46,720 --> 00:45:53,970 ♫ Who, after suffering this loss for a lifetime, is fond of this scene?♫ 47166