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Love & The Emperor EP17 Memories in My Mind

Li Xia

What's wrong with you, Li Xia?

What...what... what happened?

Li Xia

Li Xia

Li Xia, don't you scare me!

Li Xia

Your Majesty

Li Xia, are you OK? Li Xia...

What's wrong with her?

I don't know why she fainted.

Li Xia

Li Xia

Please don't mind it, Your Highness.

Chamberlain Li is not feeling well.

Wake up, Li Xia!

I'm afraid the reception ceremony can't continue.

It doesn't matter.

Ying

Send Chamberlain Li back to Mingfu Yard.

Yes, Your Majesty.

What's up? Are you better now?

Do you still feel dizzy?

I feel much better.

I feel completely refreshed! Let's go!

No! You should take more rest.

His Majesty Comes!

Long Live Your Majesty!

My beloved deputies, as you were!

Thank you, Your Majesty!

Ying

Your Majesty.

Off you go.

Hurry up.

Wish you safe and sound, Your Majesty!

Chamberlain Li

Isn't it hard to pretend to be ill?

No, I didn't.

Then let me feel your pulse,

and I will know what disease you've got.

I... I'm sorry.

Why were you malingering?

Do you know

what should be the punishment if you deceive the emperor?

It's your call!

Your words, not mine.

Oh my God!

Is he asking me to kiss him?

Is there time to brush my teeth now?

Never mind!

Here comes the State Preceptor of the North Jing.

Just wait.

Let me kick him out.

General

Even Grand Secretariat dosen't know the words on it?

Forgive me, General.

What I've learned is just verbal languages in different places.

I've never seen such strange symbols.

There's no record of this in the documents of the South Ting.

General, with all due respect, are you sure these are secret codes

instead of scribbles?

Seeing Chamberlain Li is safe and sound,

I'm relieved.

I made a special trip

to bid farewell to Chamberlain Li.

Tomorrow,

I'll go back to the North Jing.

This bottle of vulneraria

is the secret treasure of the palace of the North Jing.

It's fair to say that it will bring a withered tree to life again.

I would like to give it to you at your birthday

after three days.

But now, it seems that I'll miss your birthday.

I hope you will like it, Chamberlain Li.

It will be my birthday three days later?

How could I not know?

And what's this vulneraria?

Three days later

is your birthday?

No...

But if I say no,

in case Yang Mo asks me the birth date,

how am I supposed to lie to him?

Xiao Ning, you win!

It's just a birthday.

I never plan to celebrate it.

People in the palace of the South Ting are diligent and thrifty.

We don't cater to celebrations of birthdays here.

However, since the State Preceptor mentioned it,

I'm going to make an exception and hold a birthday party for Chamberlain Li.

It's as a reward for her loyalty.

She has worked hard and performed a valuable service.

Since the State Preceptor is so considerate,

Chamberlain Li

you should accept it.

Thank you very much.

As to you, the State Preceptor,

I had promised

to treat you well.

You should taste the food Chamberlain Li cooks.

In this way,

I haven't kept my promise.

Why not stay for another two days,

and enjoy the delicious food in Chamberlain Li's birthday party?

How about it? State Preceptor.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

General Xie

These are the census registers of people in the palace.

Can I help you with that?

Thank you, Grand Secretariat.

But I'd like to do it on my own.

Fine, do as you please, General Xie.

I'll bow myself out.

Hurry up, hurry up.

What is she doing?

The weasel goes to pay his respects to the hen.

Xiao Ning must have no good intentions.

Whatever the secret treasure it is,

I'd better return the medicine to him as soon as possible.

Yes, I'm gonna return the medicine to him,

and tell him to get out of here.

But what if...

what if the medicine is useful?

Were it not for the scars,

you could be a beauty.

General Fan, is something on your mind?

What did you do in the palace today?

Nothing.

I just went to the Wenyuan Pavilion to look for the Grand Secretariat.

I have some questions to ask him.

Don't you think that

at the reception ceremony today,

Li Xia was a little odd?

Did you mean that Li Xia fainted in a sudden?

At first, I thought it was nothing,

but the more I think about it, the more I feel something wrong.

At first, Li Xia asked me to persuade Yang Mo to give up riding and shooting.

Then, she fainted when Yang Mo was shooting the arrow.

Don't you think it's a coincidence?

Xie Qingshu

Are you listening to me?

Ruxiang

I've heard what you said just now.

The words I'm going to say.

I hope you can listen carefully.

What are you doing? Have some food.

Although the State Preceptor had met you only once,

he remembered your birthday.

And he gave you the medicine, a secret treasure of the palace in the North Jing.

What a deep friendship!

It's not like that.

For something as important as your birthday,

you didn't tell me first.

And I have to learn it through a stranger.

What the hell is in your mind?

It's not like that.

It's fine if the State Preceptor doesn't leave.

Just let him see

that there are many

delicacies in the South Ting that he hasn't tried before.

My gift

is much better than his.

No, it's not necessary to give me a present.

Is there anything else you want to tell me?

That...that bottle of medicine,

can I use it?

It is the State Preceptor that gave it to you.

You can use it if you want to. Why do you ask me?

Besides this,

is there anything else you want to tell me?

Nope.

By the way,

On my birthday,

what do you want to eat?

If you have nothing else to tell me, then go to sleep.

Tell me when you think of something.

So, you doubt Li Xia as well.

Then,

I came to the palace to do some investigations on my own.

What did you find?

I checked her entry records.

And from what the maids said,

I investigated something about her.

The Li Xia in the records and the Li Xia,

who is now in charge of the Tasty Bureau in maids' mouth,

have nothing in common.

Just now, Yang Mo sent a messenger.

He said that three days later,

he would celebrate Li Xia's birthday.

However, according to the records, Chamberlain Li's

birthday is not three days later.

The original Li Xia

was from the common people, weak and incompetent,

let alone be good at cooking.

Do you think this is

the Chamberlain Li you know?

Give me your hand.

If I could know what's in your mind,

only by holding your hand like this,

how wonderful it would be.

If with my hand held by you,

I could tell you what I want to say,

how wonderful it would be.

I just hope you don't get mad anymore.

I'm not mad.

I'm just not full.

I'll cook some food for you.

Don't leave.

Let me hold your hand a little longer.

Your Majesty

The Princess of the North Jing and the State Preceptor want to see you, Your Majesty.

What's this?

We searched this when Chamberlain Li went for a tryst

with the State Preceptor of the North Jing.

Then the note was thrown away by Chamberlain Li.

I once asked the Grand Secretariat.

Even he can't explain

the symbols on the note.

Maybe they are just scribbles.

Do you know that

after that tryst,

Li Xia left the palace without permission to see the State Preceptor at the ball field.

Even at night,

she went for a tryst with the State Preceptor at the Ziyu Pavilion,

and taught him etiquette.

Such a thing happened more than once,

and repeatedly.

Are these all misunderstandings?

Have you not suspected Li Xia at all?

We come here today

just to thank Your Majesty

for asking the State Preceptor to stay for Chamberlain Li's birthday party.

It's getting late.

Excuse me, I have to go with the State Preceptor.

I'll bow myself out.

It's getting late.

Won't you leave, Chamberlain Li?

When Chamberlain Li should leave

is the South Ting's internal affairs.

Mind your own business, State Preceptor.

All right.

I'm tired.

Excuse me, I'll bow out.

Li Xia once was in the Consort Yue Palace.

Now Consort Yue has been sent off for her treason,

but Chamberlain Li is safe and sound.

At the reception banquet hosted by her,

both Your Majesty and Your Highness were poisoned,

and the best doctors in the palace were helpless,

but they were saved by her in the end.

At the wedding banquet,

she saved Yang Mo regardless of personal danger,

but she was still unharmed.

Is this really a coincidence?

What does Consort Yue's treason have to do with her?

She was almost killed by Consort Yue once.

But she still survived.

Because of this, she was trusted and promoted by His Majesty.

Now think about it,

an ordinary woman with scars on her face

approached Yang Mo again and again.

And she was also loved by Yang Mo.

Compared with direct assassination, this is

much harder.

You mean that

Li Xia doesn't want to take Yang Mo's life,

but wants to gain Yang Mo's trust?

It's impossible.

Li Xia is definitely not such a sinister and cunning person.

What's more,

even if she knows Xiao Ning, the State Preceptor of the North Jing,

meeting a friend that she hasn't seen in years,

is nothing inappropriate.

People in the South Ting are not that stupid.

Anyway, Li Xia once told me to trust her,

I, Fan Ruxiang, will believe her forever.

Since you are so determined,

it's up to you.

That's it.

Really?

Are you serious?

His Majesty is thoughtful.

He is much more farsighted than me.

He would make his own decision in Li Xia's business.

We

are inconvenient to intervene.

Don't blame me.

I mean it.

How can I blame you?

This is the Fan Ruxiang I know.

What I said to you,

don't tell others.

If I really think too much,

just assume that none of this has happened.

I know you worry about Yang Mo.

I will never drive a wedge between

you and Li Xia.

Your Princess

The State Preceptor

Tomorrow morning, people in the Imperial Kitchen

have to prepare for the breakfast.

I won't see you off.

You must be tired, Chamberlain Li.

Thank you, Your Princess, please.

Your Majesty

I've decided that

I will discuss it thoroughly with the Princess of the North Jing tomorrow.

I won't let you be wronged anymore.

That's not what I want to say.

Before this,

I have asked you that whether I could use it.

Because you once said that

If it were not for the scars,

I could be a beauty.

Besides, Ruxiang blames herself for my scars.

That's why I was wondered

whether to use this medicine.

But now I know,

I can't use this medicine.

I'll return it to Xiao Ning tomorrow.

No matter what you look like,

all I see is you.

I know

the importance of appearance to a woman.

I also believe that

you will never do anything bad to me.

It's up to you what to do with this medicine.

There's something that

I haven't figured out how to tell you.

But you must trust me.

OK?

I trust you.

Let me know when you think it over.

I wait for you.

It's getting late.

You'd better go back to rest.

Why walk that long distance back?

Sleep here with me.

Sleep here, well...

No.

What are you doing here?

When I walked halfway, I suddenly remembered

something that I haven't explained to Chamberlain Li.

To my surprise, Your Majesty is here.

I hope Your Majesty will forgive me.

I'm bored these days in the palace,

and I can't help but think of the dishes cooked by Chamberlain Li.

Here are some delicacies cooked by Chamberlain Li that I have eaten before.

I don't know whether I have an opportunity

to taste them again.

Your Majesty

Will you go with me?

The State Preceptor, please.

It's already too late,

but you are wandering around in the Imperial Harem of the South Ting.

Don't you think it is inappropriate?

Your Majesty, are you blaming me

for seeing what I shouldn't see?

As the State Preceptor of the North Jing,

why are you cared so much

about the Chamberlain of Tasty Bureau in the South Ting?

Your Majesty, as the king of a country,

also shows particular concern for Chamberlain Li.

She's my Chamberlain of Tasty Bureau,

and manages the affairs of the Imperial Kitchen.

Shouldn't I care about her?

Your Majesty loves your subjects like your own children.

I'm very moved.

However, the Princess of the North Jing

will become your future queen.

I hope Your Majesty

could care more about her.

You...

Your Majesty

This is the direction to the embassy.

Excuse me, I'll bow out.

Xiaxia's cooking is truly the best in the world.

By now,

what's the importance of these memories?

What's up? Off you go!

Your Majesty, just now General Xie

sent a letter

with a message.

Please be sure to read it, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty

Your Majesty

No matter what you look like,

all I see is you.

Happy birthday!

Li Xia, the wound on your face is healed.

Your skin is ivory and fair.

What a beauty!

You look better than the Princess.

It's not the time to praise me.

It's a small thing to celebrate my birthday.

It's a big thing for His Majesty to invite the Princess and the State Preceptor.

Cheer up, everyone!

Concentrate on your work.

Come on, let's do it!

Why didn't I see it before?

Are these new recipes?

The ingredients are so strange.

Will His Majesty

like it?

You just follow this recipe to prepare the food.

I'll prepare the other dishes.

Li Chun

Go handle that seaweed.

Hurry up!

Chamberlain Li

Today is Chamberlain Li's birthday.

I should have invited her to sit,

but I have promised to treat the State Preceptor well,

So, I have to bother Chamberlain Li.

Since it is her birthday,

It would be better if there should be more people.

I also invited General Xie

and General Fan to accompany you.

I hope you can dispense with formalities.

It is good for us to enjoy ourselves.

Since you said that,

I won't stand on ceremony.

I also hope that Chamberlain Li can finish her work as soon as possible.

I have a gift for her.

Chamberlain Li

This is what the State Preceptor

asked me to give you personally.

Please.

Chamberlain Li, won't you open it to have a look?

This is painted by the State Preceptor.

He also said

he misses you.

Thank you, ambassador.

Please tell him

I've accepted it.

Your Majesty, Chamberlain Li is waiting out of the door.

What are you waiting for? Invite her in.

For Chamberlain Li.

Your Majesty, Your Princess, the State Preceptor

General Xie, General Fan

Take a seat.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Li Xia, is your wound healed?

The scars on Chamberlain Li's face

seem to be healed.

Thanks for the medicine the State Preceptor gave me.

Thanks to his medicine,

my wound can be healed quickly.

With your grace,

seeing Chamberlain Li's wound is healed,

I'm very happy.

Today these dishes

are the same as those I tasted

when I met the Chamberlain Li.

Chamberlain Li, it's kind of you.

Today is your birthday,

but you have been busy preparing for it till now.

Thank you very much, Chamberlain Li.

Thank you, Your Majesty, for inviting the Princess and the State Preceptor,

and the two generals to celebrate my birthday.

It is me who should thank Your Majesty and others.

Since knowing that Chamberlain Li is going to celebrate her birthday,

I have been worried about

what gift I can give.

Here are a pair of jade bracelets that I brought from the North Jing.

I wish you like it, Chamberlain Li.

Thank you for your gift, Your Princess.

Why don't you tell me that it's your birthday?

I will talk to you when I finish my work.

This is my badge of Zhenyuan Army.

Seeing it means seeing me.

Li Xia, when you need help,

Fan Ruxiang and Zhenyuan Army will surely protect you.

General Fan, I...

I don't know what to say to show my thanks.

Yang Mo has a gift for you.

Li Xia, Chamberlain of Tasty Bureau. Come to accept the order.

Today, Li Xia, Chamberlain of Tasty Bureau is

dedicated, good at cooking,

and beloved by people in the palace.

With His Majesty's grace,

now you are in charge of the Six Bureau

to lead the whole harem.

They are including Shanggong Bureau, Shangyi Bureau, Shangfu Bureau, Shangshi Bureau,

Shangqin Bureau and Shangle Bureau.

His Majesty

Me, me?

I'm relieved only if let you take charge of the whole harem.

Accept the order quickly.

Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty.

By the way, Your Majesty,

there is also a hidden menu in the Imperial Kitchen.

Should I offer it right now?

Now you are the Chamberlain of the Six Bureau.

It's up to you what I eat.

Chamberlain Li is really considerate.

The last dish is really steamed buns.

However,

as to the leaf on the steamed bun,

how to interpret it?

Don't you know?

This is the vanilla leaf in the Palace of the South Ting.

Roasted with vanilla leaves with low heat,

ordinary buns

can have such attractive aroma.

Your Majesty

The Lantern Festival is a few days later.

I have heard that the South Ting Lantern Festival is famous all over the world.

I wonder whether I have the opportunity to join this festival?

No problem.

Chamberlain Li, since you just took a new position,

I will designate you to take full charge of it.

At that time, I will accompany you to appreciate lanterns in casual clothes.

I will take the order.

The State Preceptor, you might as well stay a few more days,

and go back after the Lantern Festival.

Yes, Your Princess.

Alright, let's have the meal.

To be honest,

there's nothing going on between Xiao Ning and me.

These things all happened so suddenly

that I didn't have time to report to you one by one.

Please forgive me.

You just gave me your badge,

which really surprised me.

You are so nice to me

that I don't know how to repay you.

I knew that

you are certainly not that kind of insidious, cunning,

and hypocritical person.

Who am I?

Anyway, I, Fan Ruxiang,

always feel for others.

If you treat me frankly,

I will treat you the same naturally.

Ruxiang

If one day

you really know my secrets,

I hope you will not blame me.

OK, you have said what you want to say.

Here is what I'm going to say.

Actually,

there's something that I want to ask for your help.

Your Majesty, what is the difficulty?

You can talk to me.

Take this letter back.

I didn't read it and didn't want to.

Your Majesty

What is written in this letter,

I can guess a little without reading it.

I also have something to show you.

Your Majesty

Those are words of apocalypse.

Let me guess,

it must have something to do with General Xie. Am I right?

Yes. It has been so long

Xie Qingshu doesn't give me a promise.

If he doesn't say it, I will say.

Since the apocalypse has made it clear,

why do you still promote Li Xia to be a Chamberlain of the Six Bureau,

and let her take charge of your royal progress during the Lantern Festival?

I have a feeling...

It seems that there are two hands in the dark

manipulating all this.

The closer to the answer,

the more panic I feel.

Your Majesty

There is a spy of General Xie waiting outside.

He said there was something urgent to report to General Xie.

Your Majesty, Your General

Say it.

General

The State Preceptor has just been to Ziyu Pavilion.

He seemed to be waiting someone.

Li Xia

Seeing these dishes you made today,

I know that you've forgiven me.

For those misunderstandings in the past,

let it go.

Let's find a way back together,

and restart our relationship, OK?

Xiao Ning

You risked your death to attend the reception banquet.

You gave me the medicine and painted for me.

I am very touched by what you did.

I accepted the fan,

and used the medicine.

Just like you said,

I decided to forgive you.

We're

even.

You can go back in peace now.

But for me, I have to stay here

with Yang Mo.

Li Xia

It's been just a few days since you came here.

However, we've known each other for a long time.

I don't believe that

your feelings for him

have reached to this point.

Xiao Ning, let me go.

Don't behave like that.

Do you really think Yang Mo is sincere to you?

he never trusted you.

He got close to you on purpose.

What are you saying?

Trust me, Yang Mo is taking advantage of you.

He never loved you.

I will prove it to you.

We always think that

it is good to be a person with a clear conscience.

However, we forget to follow our heart

whether others know it or not?

Or maybe,

there is no one with a clear conscience in this world.

That's why we have to hide the secrets,

and love carefully.