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Episode 20

Emperor, do you trust me?

If you wanted to harm me,

last night was your chance.

Why bothering saving me?

Yes

Maiden Yu treated Emperor's illness wholeheartedly,

watching over you for more than 10 hours.

Even Second Prince couldn't endure it

and left to rest in the side chamber.

Maiden Yu still insisted on watching over

Don't say anymore

The medicine will get cold

You're a kind doctor

Do kind doctors

treat patients this way?

Because I've always been misunderstood,

Pan Yu is not in a good mood.

Please forgive me

i'm sick. I'm not in a good mood either.

Please be magnanimous and tolerate me

What?

Emperor is very much like my father

Displays temper whenever he's sick

Emperor, please use some medicine

Help me prop him up

Why does Emperor look at me this way?

Do you still think

I have other intentions?

No

I suddenly thought of Mei Fei

Mei Fei was once like this too,

feeding me medicine.

When Emperor is done with the medicine,

he should eat something.

What would Emperor like to eat?

Servant

will personally instruct the imperial kitchen.

Would you like ginseng braised with bird's nest?

stewed mandarin duck with 5 ingredients

No, Emperor just recovered from illness

He can't eat anything that oily

Something lighter,

whole grains would be best.

Speaking of whole grains,

I suddenly want to eat buckwheat steamed buns.

Emperor

These coarse grains that commoners eat,

I'm afraid the imperial kitchen won't make them authentic.

It's ok

if they're not authentic,

I know how to make them.

Emperor, the steamed buns are ready

Emperor, let servant try them first

No need

Emperor, aren't you afraid I poisoned them?

If My Yun Er trusts you,

I also trust you!

Taste good?

Tastes good

In a long time,

I haven't tasted anything this good.

When you smile, you look a lot like Mei Fei

Emperor's health

is almost fully recovered.

When you're done eating,

you can take a walk outside.

It will feel better

Ok, I'll listen to you

Right now,

walk with me to the plum blossom forest.

Let's go

What are you saying?

The Emperor will eat

food Pan Yu prepared?

Yes

I heard

he ate several buns in a row,

without anyone tasting it first.

The Emperor has always been suspicious of people

Didn't think he would make such an exception for her

Looks like I really

chose the right person.

Du Fei Hong

You said I defeated myself

and ruined a good game of chess.

I want to see

which of you husband and wife

will die in this game.

Miss Su! Su..

Yun Zhu? How is Sister Yu?

Did the Emperor release her?

No

She (the ghost) was originally going to kill me

It's all my fault

Why are you crying?

I didn't finish

My sister is fine.

Why are you crying?

What's your problem? Can't even explain things clearly

You're purposely

making my Miss feel bad?

I was anxious, and so I ran

When I run, I gasp...

Where is Sister Yu right now?

She's treating the Emperor's illness

But

to explain this from start to end,

it's too complicated. Too complicated

But basically she's fine

Thank god

if nothing happens

to Sister Yu.

Let Yun Zhu try some osmanthus flower cake

Thanks

Thanks, don't feel bad

It's nothing

Thanks

Is the pigeon back?

No

Strange

Why has Father not replied?

Princess

I bought some dried persimmons

This dried persimmon

is different from the one in His Highness's box.

This dried persimmon is a cheap snack from the marketplace

Servant has never eaten it either

But, most sold in the marketplace

are like this.

Servant greets Royal Consort

It's you sisters

How was it?

Did you visit your father outside the palace?

Yes, but he passed away

We sisters specially came to thank Tai Zi Fei

Passed away?

Father passed away smiling

He was very happy to see us sisters again before passing

We thank Tai Zi Fei for allowing us to send him on his way

We sisters kowtow for you

Actually

I didn't do anything to help

when children want to take care of parents, they have already passed away

If I sent you out of the palace earlier,

it would be fine. Quickly get up

Thanks Royal Consort

Do you also like to eat dried persimmons?

You've eaten them?

but adding some lotus root powder will make it taste better

Then you two

know how to make it?

I'm from the country, I'm especially good at making these

If you like to eat them

we can make them for you in the kitchen.

Really? Great

Flowers and fog don't look the same anymore

as night approaches, daylight leaves

as you dream, the moon hides the truth

in the morning clouds, you can't find your way

Day and night, the Emperor

longingly remembers Lady Mei Fei.

Worrying madly.

How will Niang Niang

be at peace in heaven?

According to you, what should I do?

Live life well

Set your mind on governing the kingdom

This way, Mei Fei Niang Niang

will be happy in heaven.

No one would dare say this to me

You're not afraid of losing your head?

Good medicine is bitter

Because you're Second Prince's father

and the wise emperor of Shu my father was loyal to,

I should speak directly and admonish you.

No wonder Yun er looks at you so highly

Other than his mother

you are the first person

he is willing to become close to

To be able to befriend the second prince

is Pan Yu's fortune

I have not come here in a long time

In the past, Mei Fei would accompany me

Your majesty, don't get the wrong idea

but I'm Pan Yu not Mei Fei Niang Niang

I know

Mei Fei is talented in music, chess, literature and the arts

but is not like you

who even knows how to make whole wheat steamed buns

But your majesty,

why do you like things like whole wheat steamed buns

That's probably because

its a food from my past

Oh yes,

do you still remember

your would love to run out to Hu Tu Lane to buy date cakes

you really can't forget the taste of those

My father said the same thing to me

What did you say?

Nothing

Since for your majesty the whole wheat steamed buns

is a food from the past

then there must be a story behind it

You know that I was born a commoner

When I was young, the country had no food

In order to feed my sickly mother

I had to go beg in the city

and finally received two whole wheat steamed buns

But the moment I rushed home,

my mother had already starved to death on the bed

No wonder the whole wheat steamed buns meant so much to your majesty

not simply a memory

but is part of his mother's memories

But now I am a king

I can have anything I want

but I live cautiously now

even my favorite whole wheat steamed buns

I cannot freely eat anymore

Your majesty, you think too much

they are all your family

no one would want to harm you

Then how did Mei Fei die?

In my opinion,

it was someone from the inner palace who killed her

Your majesty, that's merely a suspicion

I don't care who it is

as long as someone has a bad thought about Mei Fei

then I would kill every single one of them

Your majesty, they are all part of your family

Have they ever seen me as their husband?

Other than Mei Fei

they all hoped for their own sons to become king

and for me to die sooner

Your highness

I have made some snacks from the South

try some

Leave them, I'll have some later

Your highness ate little for breakfast

and have been reading documents for a long time

you should rest for a bit

and eat something to renew your energy

Your highness enjoys sweets

so you will definitely like this

Why did you make these?

I...

Why did you make these?!

When I saw your highness

had those dried persimmons

I thought you liked eating them

Who do you think you are?!

Don't be like this your highness!

Who do you think you are?

Your highness!

Who are you to make decisions for other people?

Do you think you can win my heart like this?

Your highness

Do you not like those dried persimmons?

The ones Xiang Yun made

are the same as the ones you have

Is it because Xiang Yun did not make them well enough?

Xiang Yun will fix them your highness

Princess!

Listen up

you can make anything in the future

you just can't make dried persimmons

Princess!

How could your highness treat you like this

In order to make those dried persimmons

you even cut your hands, his highness is too heartless

Xiu er don't say anymore

If others hear

you slander the prince behind his back

you will be beheaded

I might as well be beheaded

When father was alive

Xiu er had hesitations

Now that father has passed away

what else am I afraid of?

Xiu er feels you've been unfairly treated

to leap into the fire for you royal consort

I would not be afraid of dying

To not be afraid of even death

I see....only through a fight to the death

will he believe me

Empress

Crown prince

Cheng er, your treatment of Xiang Yun

is that of a servant's leniency

Everyone in the inner court

likes her kind-hearted nature

But you don't even give her a chance

These 10 or so days

Xiang Yun has been

going to the temple everday to pray for you

No one has told me this

Xiang Yun was afraid of you worrying

and didn't want to let you know

Now it is september and winter is here

a weak girl is bowing every three steps and kneeling every nine

she is praying up till the temple for you

this girl's sincerity, Buddha

or even the grass and the trees would be moved by

An Zi, hold back the royal consort tomorrow morning

don't allow her to go to the temple

Your servant will obey

Royal consort!

An Zi gong gong

Let her pray

Otherwise

she won't rest

Royal Consort won't rest?

Then what about his highness?

If anything happens,

who will take responsibility?

Royal consort

His Highness commands you to immediately return to the palace

Otherwise, punish for defying orders!

Royal consort! Royal consort!

Your highness! Your highness!

Your highness!

What are you panicking about?

Your highness, bad news

When Tai Zi Fei was praying at the mountain,

she tripped on the stone steps and was severely injured

Severely injured?

Didn't I tell you to hold her back?

Royal consort said

she must pray with sincerity

She once vowed

to kneel and pray for 49 days

saying this way,

Buddha will bless your Highness

with health

and prosperity

Your Highness

Your Highness

How is she?

Royal consort fell from the stone steps

and broke her leg

Though I will try my best to continue treating her,

her injury is really too severe

This life

she will have difficulty walking

Princess

You can leave

Yes

Does it hurt?

Initially yes,

but not anymore

I'm fine, don't worry

I was too clumsy

couldn't even walk properly

I'm really fine

Is it time to hold court?

I have the imperial doctor and Lu Qiao

to keep me company here

Go work

It snowed so much last night

You still had to go?

Just so you could pray for me?

I....

I wanted to go myself

not because of you

You don't need to feel guilty

or sad.

I'm really fine, really

Don't worry

No matter what,

I will have them cure you

Recuperate well, understand?

Cheng Er, stop being stubborn

I've lived for so long

and seen so many vicissitudes of life,

but I've never seen a woman

asking nothing in return

devote herself relentlessly

so infatuated.

Although Xiang Yun has made mistakes in the past,

these years she has already redeemed herself.

If Xiang Yun

loses her life for you this time,

will you feel pain, regret?

Child, treasure those around you

Mother...I...

I know

Your heart just can't

forget about her

But you're not an ordinary commoner

The emperor's throne

is already there waiting for you

You have a heavy responsibility on your shoulders

Mother, I know my own status

Please let me think about it more

Niang Niang

Do you think

Crown Prince will accept Royal Consort?

He's already been touched by Xiang Yun

Only...in his heart,

he still can't let go of that Princess Fu Ya

Princess

Let servant help you walk

No, I want to walk myself

Princess

You've been practicing for nearly 2 hours

Even if you wanted to pray for crown prince,

you should wait until your leg injury is healed.

No

I have to pray for 49 continuous days

I've already delayed for so many days

If I don't go

Buddha will blame me

But your leg . . .

No buts.

Don't worry for me, I'm fine

Get me a towel, wipe off my sweat

Princess... Go!

Yes

Your Highness, how come you're here?

Why didn't you listen to the imperial doctor?

Rest well

I've already followed his directions

and lied in bed for a long time

So I wanted to walk around a bit

and exercise my bones

You broke your leg

It's not poor blood circulation

Exercise your bones?

Could it be

you don't want your leg anymore?

Of course I want it...I...

Lian Cheng

If I really become crippled,

and can't walk anymore,

will you not want me?

Don't be silly

The imperial doctor already told you

You might have difficulty walking

but you will be able to walk

I'm not silly

I don't remember much

but I'm not silly

You're crown prince of Northern Han

the future emperor

How could your wife

be a handicap?

If...

Lian Cheng

If I really lose my leg

become crippled

please don't get rid of me

I don't have to be Royal Consort

I can be your concubine, or even your servant

I just want to be beside you

Please want me

Lian Cheng, look at me

Even if I'm not good enough for you,

don't get rid of me ok?

I promise you. No matter what,

you are my Royal Consort

Lian Cheng, thank you

Thank you for being so good to me

Ya Ya. Ya Ya

The sun just rose

Where are you going this early?

I promised the emperor

I would paint plum blossoms with him today

Don't go

The emperor is calculating

and inscrutable

Who knows

what game he's up to again?

Ye Ye, after several days of contact,

I feel that

the Emperor isn't so unreasonable.

He is just

a lonely old man

Regardless,

he was once an ambitious, ruthless person

He won't easily let you

see his real side

A person's heart is difficult to understand...

Ye Ye, don't worry

Besides, these days

the Emperor has said a lot to me

as if he really trusts me

I also want an excuse

to know him better

Perhaps it can help Qi You

Don't worry

Your going to see the Emperor

Yes

You cannot go!

Empress Niang Niang

The Emperor wants Pan Yu to go

Do you want Pan Yu to defy orders?

The Emperor ordered you to go?

Or are you intentionally getting close to him,

to seduce him with your charm?

You want to become the phoenix (empress)?

Empress, you're mistaken

Pan Yu has no such intentions

I don't care

whether you do or not.

I encourage you to sober up

Don't be muddle-headed

and fall into the pit.

Pan Yu does not understand what Niang Niang means

Please clarify

You normally seem pretty clever

This time,

why are you so unenlightened?

Unless talking feelings with You Er

has made you blind,

lose your nature?

Empress

Pan Yu and First Prince

are most certainly not romantically involved.

Besides

how is this related

to me seeing the Emperor?

The Emperor is also a man

If he falls for you

and wants you as his concubine,

can you escape it?

This girl Pan Yu

Why isn't she here yet?

To meet the emperor,

she must be dressing herself up.

Servant will urge her to hurry up

No need to go

Servant pays his respects to the Empress

Greetings Emperor

Why are you here?

I heard

Emperor has been summoning Pan Yu often lately

I've also seen this girl

She is indeed extremely intelligent

and

she looks exactly like sister Mei Ying.

No wonder the Emperor

asks for her often and favors her.

You've seen her?

Then she's still alive?

Your majesty, you're joking with me

If I were a jealous woman,

would my empress position be so stable?

I know the Emperor loves Pan Yu dearly

I wish I could

give you a daughter

So yesterday

I adopted her as a daughter

From now on,

we'll have an adorable daughter.

You adopted her yesterday?

Yes

So I came early today

to congratulate your majesty

on having a new, kind and considerate daughter.

You Du Fei Hong

dare make underhanded moves against me

Convenient we have a brush

Emperor, why don't you immediately issue a decree

making Pan Yu a princess?

What title should we give her?

Let's call her Xiao Lun

Filial to parents,

What does your majesty think?

Sister need not expend so much effort

The Emperor won't issue that decree

How does sister know

that Emperor won't issue the decree?

Unless some crafty villain

is spreading slander to prevent this.

Otherwise

the Emperor adopting a daughter

is a happy occasion.

To you maybe it's a happy occasion

But to the emperor,

it is not.

Stop causing trouble!

The Emperor adopting a daughter

Why isn't that a happy occasion?

The Emperor is the son of heaven

All commoners on this earth

are his people.

Would he care about having one more or less?

Sister put so much effort into

convincing the emperor

to adopt Pan Yu...

what are you secretly planning?

What could I be planning?

The one with all the schemes

is you.

I have two sons

and now, a daughter

Not only are you jealous,

you're also afraid no one will attend your funeral?

I have no sons or daughters

all thanks to you.

How could you blame your own failures

on me?

If you didn't call me

Big Sister,

an infertile woman like you

I could ask the Emperor

to isolate you in the cold palace.

You should be grateful for my kindness

Yet you find excuses to frame me

You..

Emperor, please immediately issue a decree

giving Pan Yu the title of Xiao Lun Princess.

Otherwise your majesty,

you will not be saving me any face.

Your majesty, you can't issue the decree

The Empress is treacherous and cunning

Her insistence on Pan Yu becoming princess

must have ulterior motives.

Han Zhao Yi!

I'm thinking for the Emperor,

why fear you?

Enough!

Why are you two in such a hurry?

I will give Pan Yu a title sooner or later

Thanks your majesty

Don't be so quick to thank me

As for the title...

just wait for my imperial decree.

What did you say?

Mother wants Father

to grant Yu Er the title of Princess?

Yes, but Zhao Yi Niang Niang

seems opposed to it.

Before the Emperor,

she started arguing with the Empress.

Oh no, Mother must know

Father has other intentions towards Yu Er

to make this move.

You're saying...

First Prince you're saying...

The Emperor and Maiden Yu...

but the Emperor's so old.

No matter what

he's still the Emperor.

Whoever he wants

he just needs to say the word.

First Prince

I just saw Zhao Gong Gong

leading a group of imperial guards

towards the maidens' quarters.

If you want to talk to sisters,

go by yourself

Why drag me along?

I want you to come with me

together

Let Su Yao and them see

and regret laughing at me.

The emperor's imperial decree is here

Unconcerned people step aside

Miss

Zhao Gong Gong

is heading towards Sister Yu's room.

This charming slut must know sorcery

She splashed urine all over

the emperor's face and head.

Not only does he not blame her,

he's completely stupefied by her.

Who knows

what she asked of the Emperor this time.

Sister Yu saved the Emperor's life

Even rewarding her with a gold or silver mountain

is well-deserved.

Exactly, Sister Yu saved his life

She should be heavily rewarded

What reward do you wish for her?

I'm telling you

Although I'm your concubine now,

but if anyone dares

fight with me for Royal Consort,

I will not tolerate it!

Have you seen Zhao Gong Gong?

He went to Sister Yu's room with the decree

The Emperor must be rewarding her

That's not right...Zhao Gong Gong carried the imperial decree

followed by 10 imperial guards

And

he had no gifts with him

as if to capture someone

I said so

This slut insulted the Emperor with urine

How could she be fine?

This is called you get what you deserve

Stop gloating over others' troubles

I believe Father

is offering a reward to Sister Yu.

Big Brother, what do you think?