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Episode 21

Who are you? why are you trying to kill me?

Did you know that this is the forbidden palace?

Everywhere there are YuQian bodyguards.

if you kill, you won't be able to get out of here!

and your family members will be harmed too

how can you let them suffer through you ruining your life

Those who sent you hear wouldn't have thought of so much.

they only want you to kill me then they will kill you

then no one else will know

let me go

what should we do now

let me go and i'll let you go

i don't trust you! unless you take me

okay, i'll take you out

you guys need to be careful at every moment

if for nothing, at least for your head between your sholders

thats what i learned over the years

ok, thats all i will say

go back

then we will leave you here

its the middle of the night, where is she going

greetings concubine xi

tell him to go

i have business outside of the palace

go and do what you need to do

let me see the emperor

theres a big problem

hes busy disscusing our country;s problems tho

he told us not to bother him, our heads are on the line

what to do?

Wang Ye! Wang ye!, Wang ye!

its good you are here whats got you so antsy?

Concubine Xi has been held hostage

u sure

i saw

where did they go

tell them to stop

stop!

You!

you've already gotten out why are you still trying to kill me?

i took the money, i must do it

Wang ye!

Wang ye!

keep him alive

ask him who did it

i failed, so ill die

Why? why?

What is the reaction in the Palace?

the emporers worried

he didn't find out anything right?

Don't worry we have nothing at all

its got so big, we cant do anything to her for now

whats the good news

the good news is gou prince? is sick

the imperial doc says its a type of plague

plague

the medicines almost all out and a new supply hasn't arrived yet

, he might not live

good, then tell the suppliers

the new shipment has a forbidden item, opium

checking it will take half a month

sooner or later one of the two have to die

Im not rushed

we can play slowly

Lian Er Yu Shu

sit down and have some water

I still haven't heard anything of Wang Ye,

How can I be in the mood to drink. You!

what's wrong with you? if you have something to say, tell me

Why are you hesitating?

Lian er it's not that i saying anything about you

the Emperor is so nice to you and you still think of other mene

we are only friends, he's ill and i'm worried that isn't wrong

just friends, i'm telling you he has the doctors

and you aren't a doctor. Why are you worried?

Moreover, in this suspicious circumstance, what if the Emperor finds out? How do you think he would feel?

Lian er, the emperor is so so nice to you

look, he's not going any where because of you he is staying in the palace

How can you treat him this way?

Alright, Alright. I know you are a loyal to His Majesty and are devoted to the kingdom.

However, I am really not in the mood to listen to you talk about this.

Why isn't su gong gong here yet?

Niang Niang

Su gong gong, how is he?

The whole city has been searched but no Quinine was found.

Wang Ye's whole body is boiling. The doctor says... say that if there isn't any Quinine he'll...

What?

what's wrong? Niang Niang

Niang Niang what's wrong, niang niang lian er, niang niang

Niang Niang

Why are you just standing there, go get some water!

What is this?

The emperor has arrived greetings emperor no need

Greetings emperor

Emperor, no need

Doctor Li, how is xi fei?

Congratulations Emperor

Xi fei Niang Niang is pregnant

That's great, lian er, that's great we have our own baby now

In a couple of days it will be Miss Bai He's birthday.

I don't know what to give her?

all of you help me make a decision

if i think it's a good idea, this money is yours

Miss Bai He likes money

Just give her money is fine.

No, giving money is in poor taste.

I'm not that type of vulgar person.

Eh, how about jewelry? Shiny gold..It looks good when wearing it.

That doesn't work either. It's not original and doesn't have any sincerity to it.

how about you give her a robe?

Wang Ye, you are such a noble person, your must have a lot of beautiful close at your house.

Can I trouble you to think more carefully?

Anyway I don't want anything like make-up, calligraphy, or paintings.

I want something special, no one can think of anything!

Mu Dan, the money is for whoever can think of something special.

if you just take it it's unfair to us

exactlyvyeah don't worry

The gift that I will come up with for you will be both novel and meaningful.

Go inside.

What's the meaning of this?

No matter what you give, it will all be mediocre.

Why don't you..gift yourself to her?

Is that suitable?

I understand Bai He the best.

Every night before going to bed she'll open that box and check on all her collected money and jewelry.

If she suddenly saw you then she would definitely faint from happiness.

Is what you are saying true?

My good Wang Ye, would you please stop worrying.

Obviously a woman best understands women.

If you want to make her happy, you'll follow what I told you, you can't go wrong.

Fine, I'll listen to you.

Be careful, Wang Ye.

Wang Ye, you absolutely can't make a sound.

Otherwise this pleasant surprise will become frightening.

I know, I know. I definitely wont.

Why here? Why switch out of a perfectly good room?

Isn't it that you've not come to enjoy yourselves

but to talk about important matters.

My room is next to a thoroughfare, it's easy to be overheard.

Not like here, few people come by here so it's rather concealed. It's most suitable for your discussion.

Fine. You've thought this out thoroughly.

Mu Dan, you really are an exquisitely thoughtful, kind rose.

But today Official Cui and I have important things to discuss.

You and Bai He leave first. Yes.

Official Li, this morning at court the Emperor said that there aren't enough official from other provinces.

He is afraid that if there was some sort of disaster things would be delayed for a long time.

And so wants to appoint a few more officials.

Have you heard? Yes I have.

Do you think that this is a good opportunity to make some money?

Your meaning is... to sell positions?

Official Cui, you can't say it that way.

Just think, if we find someone who has no ability and can't do his job

if the Emperor were to investigate it later we would be dead.

What do you want me to do?

I want you to give those officials form the other provinces a banquet.

See who are most like us and who are not.

then gather all those who have common interest as us together and say a few words.

Say that the money to be made can be shared by everyone.

What do you think?

That wont be difficult

but my words wont carry much weight.

I'm afraid I alone can't incite that many people.

Perhaps, that is a little troublesome.

There are many people that watch my position.

It would make it difficult for me to do. How about this...

give them a handwritten letter from me.

I believe that that way there wont be any mistakes.

Right. I'll listen to you.

Cheers

Official Li, here

Alright, you corrupt officials

Just wait and see.

I will let you see what's good!

This place is very comfortable.

Thank you, Official Li, for bringing me here.

If you want to come here, then next time we can come again.

Then thank you Official Li.

Who's there?

It's me.

I was wondering who it was?

Official Cui and I will soak for a little longer.

Today we received some fresh pomegranates and pineapple.

Mu Dan especially brought them for you to try.

Take you time.

MuDan is just outside.

If you need anything, just let her know. Fine.

Prince, you need to be a little more smart in your dealings.

If you take the letter like this

what will you do if they find out?

Although the handwriting isn't the same Officer Li wont be able to tell.

Why aren't you leaving? Alright.

Officer Cui left and you still haven't left?

Were you waiting for me?

You said I look like someone.

Is it because of her that you are good to me?

Everything is perfectly fine. Why do you ask me this?

I just want to know.

I've wronged her. therefore...

You're making up for it through me?

If you know, you should keep that in mind.

saying it has no meaning

Then why are you good to me?

Just what do you want me to do for you?

Run away

How about this? Tomorrow afternoon, I'll wait for you at the pier.

If you come, let's travel far away

and live out our lives carefree.

If you don't come, I can only consider myself unfortunate.

I can only stay here and be abused.

what's up still worried about wang ye?

no news about him at all

and i don't know how he's doing

you ah stop worrying about him

he's wang ye not a normal citizen

You should be thinking about other things now.

Other things?

lian er you're going to be a mother

unless you're not happy

i happy of course i'm happy

I've been longing for this day, longing for a long time.

But you would be pregnant for about ten months...

aren't you scared that the emperor is going to be taken by someone else

Will it happen? of course!

I've heard that during the other concubines' pregnancies, they gave their closest person to the Emperor

That way, it will ensure the Emperor's staying by their side.

I don't think it's necessary.

If he's yours, then he will always be yours.

If he's not, then you won't be able to keep him.

I trust in the Emperor.

What's wrong?

Nothing. I was just thinking of how to style your hair tomorrow.

Silly, I'm pregnant. What hairstyle?

Keeping it simple is good enough.

That's true.

Miss Yu Shu is very caring

knowing that the emperor loves his dim sum and making it for him everyday

It's been hard on you.

No, it's not. The Emperor loves Xi Fei Niang Niang.

Everyone in the Palace of Gathered Elegance is sharing in the benefits.

Now Niang Niang is pregnant, I think of these things for her.

Why is the Emperor sleeping here?

There's a draft here, he could catch a chill.

I'll wake the Emperor up.

The Emperor has been working hard on state matters, it must be that he doesn't get much sleep.

I think, you'd better not wake the Emperor.

Let him sleep for awhile longer.

You, Miss Yu Shu, are very meticulous.

Then, I'll go get a blanket for the Emperor.

Miss Yu Shu

Why don't you leave?

I'm here.

how can i have not been careful

If I delayed some important state affair, what should I do?

Niang Niang, be careful

Greetings Consort Qian.

rise

Wouldn't you say that wasting away your precious youth here in the palace

is to pitiful?

Everyone says that Consort Xi is good to you

but I don't think so.

Wouldn't you say that now she has long been favored, and in good graces without change

She hasn't given your future a thought.

Then is your future to get married to some servant or have it conveniently arranged for you?

Yu Shu, I don't mean to be critical but

You should also take your future into consideration.

I say, on what basis can she marry our honorable Emperor, and you can only marry some good for nothing?

Yu Shu, here in the inner palace, it's everyone for himself, and the devil take the rest.

And how about your Concubine Xi Fei, full of humanity, justice, virtue, and morality

and yet she still fights me for the Emperor's love.

Make me obedient.

On what basis can she do this

Can you not think of your own future?

Let me tell you. Men, are actually easy to deceive.

Just rely on your good looks, all you need to do is a little seducing, taking off some clothers...

We entered the palace together, I also hope that you are well.

Now Consort Xi is pregnant and unable to wait on the Emperor.

This is your big opportunity

you definitely can't let it pass you by.

She's right.

Why can Lian'er get the Emperor and I'm only good enough for wastrels?

Why? Why? Why?

Li Wei is selling court positions

Li Wei, ah Li Wei

If you feel even a little guilt towards me, leave together with me.

I can forgive everything that you've done to me.

Even that you hurt my younger sister, I can forgive,

Let's find a place where no one knows us and start over.

Hurry and boat the ship, Hurry, Hurry

Okay, Okay, Stop chatting

The rain is coming down harder and harder.

How could I believe that this heartless man would leave for me?

I could I even still harbor hope for him.

I'm really too foolish.

You came. I came.

Are you really willing to take me away with you?

Where ever you are that place is my heaven.

Let us go quickly.

Let's go live carefree lives.

Boatman!

This game is over.

Game? Yes

Of course it's a game.

Do you think that ,I a first ranking official in the imperial court, would travel to the ends of the earth with you?

Okay. Be happy.

I'm only staying with you so your happy for a little while.

I still have matters to settle at court. I'll be leaving now.

Tonight I'll come see you again.

Li Wei, ah Li Wei, I wanted to save you.

But you still want to court death.

Then don't blame me.

don't blame me...

God, I'm here

go with him.

Another day

I will definitely take you to an amusing place.

Good, good, good

Official Li

Sorry, DaRen, we'll talk again later.

Go ahead, go ahead.

Official Li, things are not good. Step back a bit and let's talk.

What is it?

Something has gone wrong with the letter you gave me.

Go wrong?

There wasn't a single word written inside.

Impossible

I wrote it myself.

Did someone switch it out?

Very possible, either wise how can it be so coincidental?

If this is handed to the emperor and read aloud in court,

then the result of what happened is scary just thinking about it.

End this matter,

protecting our lives is important.

Come with me.

Official Li, Official Cui

Greetings to you two.

Official Li, your eye vision is quite broad.

When you look at people, you don't even use your eyes.

I'm asking you...do you have an end or not?

Official Li,

did you not recognize me?

I thought that when you talked, it was just words jumping out.

So it was Miss Yu Shu.

I heard Official Li is very outgoing

and is willing to help people with problems.

Recently, I came across a bit of a small problem.

I want to ask you to help me out a bit.

Not sure if you want to or not.

How about some other day?

Today, I have an important matter and I have to leave the palace.

In such a hurry?

It must be because of this letter.

How do you have this?

You don't need to know that.

All you need to say is if you are willing or not.

It depends on what kind of job.

What I want is some Quinine

in exchange for this letter.

I believe I don't need to say more.

You should no the seriousness of this letter.

I you are willing, the your willing

if your not, then forget about it.

I'll take this letter immediately to the Emperor.

Miss Yu Shu, please wait a moment.

I'll exchange.

Thank you Official Li.

Where did you get this?

I heard that outside of the palace, there are a lot diseases.

I'm scared that I'll have any problems, so I spent a lot of money

and kept it to use in case.

I wasn't planning to take it out.

But I think that since the prince is so sick, if I don't take it out...then it can cost someone's life.

So I took it out.

Ling er, you won't blame me, right?

Why would I blame you?

I can't even thank you enough.

Tonight, send this out of the palace. Yes.

Thank you.

No need to be so polite. It's a small matter.

Wait a minute.

Let me see.

Stop

Su GongGong

Greetings, are you going out?

This going out and coming back...we all have to get checked? Why is it so serious?

Recently, a lot of things were lost from the palace.

So Official Cui suspects that its the eunuchs and palace maids that are stealing.

So from today on, about a month,

all people who come and go must get checked.

Not one can be let go.

So it was like that.

Seventeenth Price is also investigating the Quinine matter

It has some connection with Li Wei.

If the object falls into his hands,

I'm afraid we won't ever get it back.

Su Gong Gong, if you're in a rush, we'll just check you first.

Oh no, I'm just wandering around.

Oh right, last time Miss Yu Shu--

It's already in the past. We don't need to talk about it.

As expected, Official Li is easygoing.

Then you keep working,

I'll just

Wait a moment.

Official Li

What do you think Miss Yu Shu is up to?

She's making us do this and that.

Now we're all busy and in a mess.

I also want to see what she has up her sleeve.

They're checking so tightly on everything.

Clearly because they don't want to give the prince a chance to live.

I think, it'd be better to directly give it to the emperor.

And let him give the prince.

No, the emperor has many suspicions,

and these two brothers finally just recovered their relationship.

If this quinine was given by me,

then the emperor would get mad and hateful

and the prince won't be saved at all!

This piece...is the prince's only hope.

I can't risk anything.

Then, if you don't want them to find it, there's only one way.

What way?

Question the relatives.

Normally,

all the concubines, after a while in the palace, can ask the emperor to go home and meet their relatives.

Even if they check way too severely, they won't check that way with you.

That really is a good plan.

Yu Shu, why don't you leave first with Su Gong Gong?

Let me think

just how to bring it up to the Emperor.

Then I'll go ahead an go.

Let's go.

The Emperor has arrived.

Greetings Your Majesty

It's excused, excused.

You're pregnant, you don't need to always be so courteous.

Here, sit.

Every time I see you with this pearl

I think that there must be some story behind it.

Come, tell me about it.

This pearl

is a gift left to me from my late father.

If it's a gift, then why do you want to throw it away?

Long pain isn't better than short pain.

But sadly, this pain is way too long.

It's unchangeable for life.

You miss home?

Emperor, emperor, please allow me to

go back home to see my sister and mother.

I am really showing all of my weaknesses.

Even now, if I reject you,

it won't do.

Then go ahead.

But you must promise, go early and come back early.

Because I will miss you a lot in the palace.

Thank you Your Majesty.

All, slow down!

Carry it to the carriage!

Lian'er, your Quinine?

Right here.

The smell of Quinine is too strong.

Wait, when you go out

if those eunuchs smell that, it won't be good.

How about this? I'll put it into a box and wrap it up for you.

Okay.

I wrapped it, here.

Be careful on the road.

Niang Niang, everything is prepared.

Yu Shu, then I'll go back.

This place is left in your care.

Don't worry about it!

Xi Fei Niang Niang is ready to leave.

Please give this to Xi Fei Niang Niang.

Who are you?

I from Prince Guo's residence.

Xi Fei Niang Niang arrives!

Make way, make way!

She's here.

Greetings, Xi Fei Niang Niang.

Mother.

Mother, Rong'er are you doing well?

Niang Niang worried about us, we are very well.

I'm relieved as long as you're well.

Sister, there are so many people out here, how about we go inside and talk

Okay, let's go.

Everything is well. The Emperor treats me well.

That's good.

Mother, how are you feeling?

Very good. Nothing to be concerned about.

Rong'er there's something I'd like you to help me with.

Take this and go to Prince Guo's residence for me.

Give it to his wife.

Again it Prince Guo's residence.

They just gave me a letter to give to you.

Have a look.

We may soon part forever, I hope we can get together and talk. Yun Li

Rong'er, before I went to the place I taught you how to make a fire and cook food.

Have you practiced?

Let's go. I want to see your skills.

Sister

Alright. I'll make some for you now.

Let's go to your room.

Niang Niang, are you going to Prince Guo's residence yourself?

That's impermissible, what happens if you go out and get caught?

That will be big trouble.

This is a matter of expediency. Since Wang Ye wants to see me it must be something important.

Since you are here I don't have to worry.

Rong'er, let's go.

Sister, this firewood is too damp, when it burns it will get ash all over.

I'll go buy some new ones.

Niang Niang, let me go in your place.

No need. I'm familiar with the streets here.

Go in the back.

I'm going then.

Niang Niang, let us go back to the house and rest.

Who is it? Get out of the way, get out of the way

Get out of the way quickly!

Who are you？ You dare obstruct the Emperor's passing?

It's you.

Greetings Your Majesty.

What do you plan on doing in this getup

What do you have in your hand?

Bring it out.

How does it have such a strong medicinal smell?

What is this?

Your Majesty, that is Quinine.

Quinine?

What is it?

Do you know my seventeenth brother?

Honestly give me an explaination.

Where were you? Who did you see?

I...

It's all thanks to Wany Ye saving me. Everything's fine.

Thank you, Seventeenth brother.

It was nothing.

Lina'er, ah, Lian'er

Should I trust my intuition

or should I trust you?

Your Majesty

When Lian'er left she took the wrong box.

I was only thinking to taking the Quinine to her.

I never thought I would run into Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, please don't be angry.

I wasn't intentionally going against the rules.

I just wanted to help Wang Ye and Lian'er.

Wany Ye and Lian'er?

When you say it like that it sounds like they are a couple.

That's not so. That's not so.

They don't have that type of relationship.

They just admire each other.

Your Majesty, please don't wrongly blame them.

Unexpectedly, they have even deceived me.

How is it that I keep making things worse?

Your Majesty, that's not what I mean.

Actually, even before Lian'er entered the palace they had already met.

You are saying...

At that time I meet Lian'er when I went to Prince Guo's residence to see my aunt.

She and Prince Guo already seemed then to be very familiar with each other.

But I don't know why later

when Prince Guo was choosing a wife that he didn't choose here.

Lian'er, ah, Lian'er

You have bitterly kept the truth from me.

Wang Ye

Your illness is so serious there is no need for courtesy.

Wany Ye, are you alright?

I'm fine.

In a few days

I can enter the palace

and pay respects to my mother.

Your face is so pale and go still say nothing is wrong

There is no hot water here

Er Mo, Let us go boil some water

Yes

Niang Niang

I originally wanted Rong'er to bring this medicine to you

but when I received your letter, I was afraid that you had some sort of urgent matter.

So, I no longer could consider that.

What letter?

Here

Isn't this the letter you gave me?

I never gave you a letter.

Mistress, why did you not stay?

I think that between them

they must have things that they want to tell each other.

I don't think it would be very convenient with me there.

They are both already married

what can they have to say to each other?

It's with reluctance I say this

it is also something that should not be said.

Mistress, are you not afraid?

I trust Wang Ye

and I also trust Consort Xi.

They are both people with propriety.

If I obstinately stick in between them, it will only make them think I'm petty.

Do you understand?

Mistress, for a woman to be able to do this,

on this world it is a rare sight.

Our Wang Ye really is fortunate.

I am also fortunate

that in this life I was able to meet a man that can shoulder anything.

The Emperor has arrived.

Greetings Your Majesty.

Rise.

Where is seventeen? I want to see him.

He's in his room.

Your Majesty, please go back.

Why?

Wang Ye has been infected with the plague.

Your Majesty, what if you go in and get infected?

I'm not afraid.

You don't need to be afraid either.

Hurry!

Close the door. Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty

Look how sick you've become

there is no need for ceremony.

Your Majesty.

have you come to visit me?

yes, you are my brother.

Since you have gotten sick, I am also sad.

I've heard that the city no longer has any Quinine.

What will you do?

Your Majesty

There is already some in here.

Since you already have some, I don't need to worry.

I'll come by again another day.

Seventeen

This cabinet, I have never seen it before.

It looks like the carvings are done quite well.

It looks like I have misjudged.

Looking at it carefully, that's all it has.

I'll leave this for you.

You better look after yourself.

Lian'er

It looks like we have fallen into a trap.

It's all right. The Emperor will understand.

Your Majesty, would you like to eat something?

Leave, all of you get out of here!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Then Your Majesty, should I also...

I've already knelt all day

Please Your Majesty, have mercy

please Your Majesty, have mercy

Why did you want to tell me all of this?

What intentions are you harboring?

I would rather not know anything

I would rather be deceived my whole life.

Your Majesty

I didn't want to tell you

but it's you that brought me here.

Stand up and speak.

Do you or do you not like me?

I...

speak truthfully

Your Majesty is the example for all the people,

Of course, you are also my example.

Then do you want to be one of my concubines?

This, I don't like hesitation.

I have one question, do you want to or do you not?

Yes, I do.

Fine, from today on

You will become YuGuiRen of the Palace of Universal Happiness.

Lian'er

Do you know how deeply you've hurt me?

Do you know what betrayal tastes like?

I also want you to know.

I also want you to know.