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Didn't they say they have the most forbidden books in the palace?

Why can't I find anything that I want?

Why is this person on the drawing so familiar?

Right. Isn't that the suspicious palace maid with Consort Yu?

Chu Xiu Palace...Xi Fei niang niang.

No wonder the emperor didn't listen to my orders because of her.

In this palace,

there is no place to stay.

I'm so hot, so hot.

It is quite hot.

How dare you! You don't want to live?

Isn't that Lian er's drawing?

Stop right there!

How dare he!

Go and find Li Qing Xi, tell him that I want him to catch that eunuch from earlier.

I'll just wait here.

Yes, niang niang.

I'm so angry.

Consort Qian, what is wrong?

Yu Shu, you came just in time.

We have to go to the empress and talk.

Does this palace have any regulations?

Earlier, there was a eunuch

and he dared to bump into me.

He was pretty tall and looked really weird.

I looked and saw that he had Lian er's drawing. I wanted to ask him what was going on.

Guess what happened?

Not only did he not answer me,

he ran off without a word.

It makes me so angry. Is there no rule here?

Tall...weird...

shoot.

This makes me so angry.

Hey, Yu Shu! Yu Shu!

I didn't finish talking,

why did you leave also?

Go and pour me a cup of tea.

Me?

If it's not you, who else?

And you want me to pour for myself?

Do you want to burn me?

I want you to pour me a cup of water,

why are you holding this stupid drawing?

Give it to me.

Give it back to me. What are you doing?

Niang niang, please give me the drawing.

What is it a drawing of?

It can't be that coincidental right?

You're Xi Fei?

How can she possibly be Xi Fei?

She's my palace maid.

She's been with me for many years.

How can she possibly be that wench?

Actually, to check won't be too hard.

The emperor has Xi Fei in his heart. It doesn't matter what we do,

the emperor will have a reaction.

So,

make the emperor hit that palace maid. Yes.

Emperor, please hit the palace maid.

Please hit the palace maid.

Emperor, you must listen to me.

If you don't listen to me, you'll never see me again.

Stop.

Looks like we really recognized the wrong person.

You are getting more and more worthless.

You don't even have enough ability yet you dare to accuse others.

You don't even know when to stop.

Niang niang, sorry for that.

It's fine.

This Zha Lan Tai went overboard.

He better not land on my hands,

otherwise I won't forgive him.

Right now to say this, we can't fix anything.

I am concerned though

that if anything happens, they'll be even more suspicious of Lian er's identity.

If anything comes out,

What do we do?

How about we save the emperor and just run?

Let's run out and then think of a plan.

Do you think we can run out of the palace?

Even if we can,

what if he has an overreaction and the guards appear? Then what do we do?

Emperor doesn't remember anything now.

Who is going to be our witness?

The prince is right.

This depends entirely on you.

Oh,

General Zha. Greetings Consort Yu.

General Zha, I happen to have something I want to talk to you about.

A lot happened today.

I thought about it a bit. I think something is up.

I dare to ask general, we are tied together on this.

So that means if we have anything good, we share, and we share the bad also.

Today that palace maid that got hit has been with me for many years.

I naturally believe her.

But general, your person...the one who knows magic.

What is he up to?

What is he up to?

A lot of questions actually happen upon the people who are closest.

Recently, he hasn't controlled the emperor well.

So I was wondering if he's just using that as an excuse,

take out that drawing,

and coincidentally it was without a face.

Niang niang, your meaning is that he doesn't have that much ability and is finding excuses to push it off?

If you want to think positively, that is the case. But...

Niang Niang please speak.

Look, this hypnotism thing is only controlled by him.

He is able to control the emperor's spirit, so he can control others also.

Under this sky, who doesn't want to be first. And who wants to be lower?

Impossible, he's been with me for many years.

Today is different from yesterday. Everything can change.

Of course, I'm just guessing around. It might not be the truth.

But if I was you, I would hold on to that hypnotism thing in my own hand.

At that time, I would be able to do whatever I wanted and without anyone's limits. What do you say?

General, I still have my child's future...

all on your shoulders.

So I said a lot more than needed. Don't take it to the heart.

The last decision is up to you.

I'm going to go back to the palace then.

Niang niang, go slowly.

General, you came to find me?

You came just in time. Practice with me!

You are starting to not tell me the truth.

Starting to lie to me, aren't you?

I don't dare. I don't dare.

Your martial arts is clearly better than mine,

yet you purposely let me win.

Don't you think that it is not that interesting?

I really can't win against you.

Polite words, we don't need to speak them.

Today, I came to find you because I wanted you to help me with something.

General, please speak.

I think that your hypnotism thing is quite interesting.

I want to learn from you.

This is not to be done.

Why?

It will harm the body.

I was born as a general. I have a better body than you.

You can, why can't I?

You just teach, if anything happens, I won't blame you.

But general, this isn't something that can be learned in a day.

Then I'll learn slowly.

What are you doing?

Ever since you saved me from the wolf pack,

I swore to always stay by your side.

That I will do anything for you.

Other things,

I can promise you.

Except hypnotism since it really harms the body.

I can't teach it to you.

Come, get up.

Since you say it like that,

then I won't keep forcing it upon you.

You can go back.

Go away.

What you said was right.

This person...has problems.

General, since you know that there are problems. Then let's solve them.

I believe that you will do well.

Emperor, why did you come?

Did you get found out by other people?

I pretended to be asleep.

I waited till they left before I came by.

Does it hurt? Let me help you look.

No it is fine, no need.

It's all because of me...I hurt you like this.

Don't think like that.

If you didn't hit me then, I might not be able to live.

I don't understand.

I don't know how to explain it to you either.

When you are finally awake, you'll understand.

Let me help you put on medicine.

How did you get the medicine?

I cut myself and then the imperial doctor came right after.

Why are you so stupid?

No need.

Let me take you to a place.

We didn't put on medicine yet.

Here.

It hurts.

Emperor, do you remember a phrase?

When the foot hurts, the heart won't hurt that much.

Let's go, I'll take you to another place.

Come.

Emperor, do you remember this place?

This was where we first met.

At that time, I thought you were a eunuch.

And I said that I would take you to eat good things

and we went to the kitchen and ate so many things.

Here, hurry.

Do you remember this place? We set a latern here before.

I remember. Really?

What else do you remember?

I'll remember that you treated me well.

Emperor, not that kind of remember.

I'm saying that we came here before,

we came here before.

Stop sighing okay? How about we dance?

Here, let's do a circle.

Another circle.

Do you remember here? Last time, I fell in here,

it was you who carried me out.

I carried you?

Here...we-

Whatever, let's go home.

Emperor. When will you remember everything?

What I told you earlier, did you remember it?

Yeah.

Then I'll leave. Okay.

Okay.

Greetings Official Zha.

Emperor.

Kill Zha Lan Tai, and appoint Xiong Kui as an official.

Kill Zha Lan Tai, and appoint Xiong Kui as an official.

Emperor, what did you say? Say it again.

Kill Zha Lan Tai, and appoint Xiong Kui as an official.

So it was like that...

It really is raising a tiger.

General.

If I didn't forget, your name is Xiong Kui right?

Yeah, but I haven't used this name for a long time.

You haven't used it in a long time but you're still thinking of it.

I want to learn hypnotism.

I want to learn hypnotism. Are you going to teach me or not?

Every hypnotist must have strong observation skills.

One, it can help you pay attention. Two, you won't get distracted easily by what the opponent is doing.

This entire process is for you to use your willpower to control someone else's willpower.

So the first class I'm going to teach you is preservation.

Now general, please look at the mirrors.

to find where I am now.

Starting now.

General, come get me.

General, come get me.

General, come get me.

General, you're amazing.

Emperor will listen to me.

Emperor will listen to me.

Emperor will listen to me.

I will listen to you. I will listen to you about everything.

That's great, congratulations official!

You finally completed your practice of hypnotism.

Actually, it wasn't too hard.

In the future, I'll control the emperor alone.

Hey, then what about your servant?

As for useless people,

I won't ever keep.

You stay here and take care of the emperor.

I'll go out for a bit.

Later, I'll come and check.

Don't worry, if anything happens I'll have them report to you.

Emperor, are you alright?

Emperor, emperor.

I'll listen to you about everything.

Emperor, emperor, what is wrong with you?

Wake up. Don't scare me. Emperor.

I'm okay.

You! You're so annoying!

Be careful that there may be ears behind the door.

How do you think my skill in hypnotism is?

General, you're very smart so you learn faster than most people.

It's just that since we only practiced for such a short time, the work won't show yet.

What do you mean short time?

You're just scared that I'll learn and that I won't have anything to do with you.

Originally, it had nothing to do with you.

What are we learning today?

Today, I hope that at a quicker speed you'll find me.

General, are you ready?

Yes.

General, you're going to kill me?

Didn't you want to kill me?

How is that possible?

Don't try to work your way out.

I heard the emperor very clearly.

Looks like they are stronger than the general.

I already see their victory and your defeat.

What gibberish are you saying!?

The hypnotism has broken.

I already learned it.

I can also do it.

Is that so?

Then look into my eyes.

Are you going to kill me?

If I really wanted your life,

why would I do so much?

Am I wrong?

These years, I helped you do a lot of bad things.

Now, I should repay you for the long run.

You don't see clearly, you admit it.

As for you, the best punishment is

to have you

lose me forever.

Yun er.

Your body's injury isn't well yet. Why are you working? Where are the servants?

Don't blame them.

I wanted to come out to exercise a bit.

You made so much, when will we finish eating it all?

These days, I was talking to the master about Buddhism.

I felt my heart open up more.

I think that for me to not die this time,

it must be the Buddha protecting me.

So I must do more good things and be generous.

I understand.

So you were making it for the monks in the temple.

Then who are you making it for?

I want to give it to those who are going to get beheaded.

To send them on their way.

Their last meal,

is a service without power.

A service without power...yeah, you should.

Then can you help me?

Me?

Of course you.

If Official Li didn't say something, how will I get into the jail?

And how do I do a service without power?

Fine, I'll write you a letter and you can just bring it over.

But remember, don't stay long. It's not a good place, afterall.

There's food! Mistress, this way.

Thank you, thank you!

I want one too. Give me one.

Mistress, this place is dirty. You have the heart to do good things, you can just order me to do it.

Why bother coming yourself?

Doing good things must be done by yourself.

Otherwise, it won't have any meaning.

Mistress you really have a buddhist heart.. I thank you.

Here.

Everyone has, don't fight.

Everyone has one.

Eeveryone has one.

Give me one. Thank you.

Can you give me another one?

Come over here and get food.

There's food.

Mudan wanted me to send it over.

You won't eat it?

This is Miss Mudan making sure that I sent it over.

You must slowly taste it.

Don't swallow it whole.

Then you won't even have a chance to reminisce the taste.

Is she well?

You should know.

She can't be well.

I'm here...how can she be well?

So, for her sake,

you should eat that.

Emperor is coming.

Long live the emperor!

At ease. Thank you, emperor.

Long live the emperor.

Three in the afternoon has arrived, start!

Protect the emperor!

Emperor! Emperor!

Emperor! Emperor!

This prisoner is crazy,

how about we just punish him for it now.

Official Li, that does not go according to the rules.

All of a sudden, he broke free of ropes and lock.

What is going on?

And whether or not there are helpers, we don't know.

If we don't investigate carefully, more problems will occur.

What Official Zhang means, I understand.

First bring the prisoner back into prison, we'll investigate more later.

Bring him back.

Emperor, are you alright?

Alright? Alright.

Tell me, "Long live Zha Lan Tai."

Long live Zha Lan Tai.

How many people did Zha Lan Tai control in the palace?

How can I get contact from outside?

Greetings, emperor.

It's late at night, emperor, please go back and rest.

Shoot, even this door is controlled by him.

Emperor!

Emperor.

Emperor, it's late. Why are you trying to leave the palace now?

Emperor. Emperor!

Why did you run here?

How did this happen?

Sorry, official.

The emperor ate a bit too much today and said that he didn't feel comfortable.

So I brought the emperor with me to walk around. Earlier, I was a bit uncomfortable so went to go use the restroom.

I don't know how the emperor walked here.

Is that so?

Yes.

In the future, don't take him out to do random things.

I understand.

I will order the kitchen to make some digestable foods.

Bring the emperor back.

Yes.

Emperor, let's go.

Perfectly fine...why would he run out?

Can it be that my hypnotism lost its power?

It doesn't matter if it's accidental or coincidental...I should be alert at all times.

If I don't pay attention, I might not have a good outcome.

I heard that you met the assassinator today. I was not at ease,

so I came by to check. I just so happened to see that scene. It's so dangerous.

In the future,

you should go out less often.

If Zha Lan Tai notices, then we're doomed.

Then what should we do?

His eyebrows are tightened, lips pursed together,

eyes filled with spirit...

this doesn't look like he's suffering from memory loss.

Can it be that he recovered his memories?

Emperor...

did you remember everything?

Shh...

it hurts.

Emperor, where does it hurt? I'll rub it for you.

All of a sudden, the palace is under is control.

The only one who can change this is Li Wei.

Li Wei.

My arm hurts! Where? Here?

Here? Yes.

He has an army at his hands.

It was given to him for private matters, I still didn't take it back.

This palace is filled with Zha Lan Tai's spies.

How do we tell this to him?

Why did everything get changed to red?

Emperor's birthday? Then that means we can call in plays from outside.

Niang niang, did you happen to go see the emperor lately?

I heard Zha Lan Tai say

that he's busy with country matters.

If I were to go there, I'll only be a disturbance.

So I only go there to greet him in the morning.

Niang niang, do you think that he's different in any way?

Like...he doesn't seem to like to speak and he appears quite hazy.

If you didn't say, I wouldn't notice.

But once you say it, I do think so.

I heard that it was because he got scared by the assassinators.

What? Did you find the imperial doctor?

What did the doctor say?

This is a problem that comes from the heart.

We still need therapists.

The imperial doctors can cure diseases,

but he can't cure the problems of the heart.

I have a plan though.

I don't know if I should say it.

Say it, say it.

As long as it benefits the emperor, you are fit to say it.

Look, the emperor has been staring at this drawing for days.

So I asked the emperor what this is

and the emperor said it was a play that he saw when he left the palace. He said it was really good.

So I'm thinking that since it is his birthday that is coming up soon,

if we can get the cast to come and act it out for us,

maybe, we can help with emperor's problem.

It is a good idea.

Where are the people who act in this play?

I'll order someone to invite them now.

This...I'm not too sure.

I can't really ask the emperor either since I'm scared it'll lose the meaning of surprise.

There is one that is called Li Wei who was with emperor.

Where the emperor went, he would be very clear about it.

How about we find him? He'll definitely do a good job.

Okay, then we'll give this to Li Wei.

Emperor had just came out of the capital and not for a little while, problems occurred...

When did he even watch a play?

Where do I find the play's cast?

Listen well to me.

In a few days, it is the emperor's birthday.

You should all be very alert!

Not one person is allowed out.

If someone enters, they must be searched.

Understood? Understood!

Official Li, the time for the royal court has passed.

Official Li, why did you come from the Back Palace?

Empress found me to help with the emperor's birthday.

So it was like that.

Come here. Here!

Search his body.

Wait a moment...what does this mean?

A few days ago, he encountered assassinators.

I'm scared that someone is causing problems from the outside.

So, we must do what the work requires us to do.

So I hope that you'll understand.

Search.

Official.

Official Li, what is this?

Empress gave it to me to find the play troupe, for the emperor on his birthday.

What play troupe?

Why must it be found from the outside?

Unless, there is something off with this drawing.

Guo Jiu Ye!

Isn't it just a troupe?

I think that since you already looked at it,

this thing won't be needed to bring out the palace.

Please.

Slow down.

Official Li, don't you have an army still under your control?

For a literature official to have an army is quite odd,

after the birthday, please go to the Military department to take care of it.

This palace should have the palace's regulations.

What are you so frustrated about it?

From coming back till now, you've been frowning.

The empress wants me to find this troupe to play for the emperor.

But I asked a lot of people, there is no such troupe.

Also... Also what?

Also in the drawing she gave me, they are all students, not performers.

Yet they are all up and chopping at a tree. I asked a lot of people.

No one knows what play they are singing.

So it is like that...

what kind of drawing was it?

Can I help you analyze it?

The drawing was ripped bysomeone.

Official, don't worry.

Official, can you tell me what the drawing was like?

I'll draw for you to see. Okay.

There was a courtyard with four sides.

In the middle was a big tree.

Official, please look. Trapped...

I'm scared that this is the true meaning in the drawing.

You said that the students were doing what the performers should..

all chopping the tree together...

Then that means,

someone above you wants to use this chance of finding a play troupe

to pull out this tree.

Who is that tree?

Is it Zha Lan Tai?

If emperor wants to fight against Zha Lan Tai, it is very easy.

Why does he want me to help?

Official, look at this drawing.

Is it not clear to you?

Can it be that the emperor is really controlled by Zha Lan Tai?

If it is like that,

then my move will be very risky.

How should I do it?

Everything is within your heart,

you can first predict the two endings.