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[Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace]

[Episode 19]

Greetings, Your Majesty and Your Highness.

Your Majesty.

I'm hesitant in deciding how to deal with A'ruo.

Therefore, I've come to ask Your Majesty.

Are you injured?

Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty.

I did suffer a bit from the Office of Palace Justice's interrogation.

I heard that you didn't retract your testimony.

Your Majesty.

Noble Lady Xian planned to harm the others.

I definitely can't withdraw my testimony to say that Noble Lady Xian is innocent.

I didn't have the time to handle your case a while ago

so I didn't get to ask you.

You offended Noble Lady Xian and you're left with nowhere to go.

Do you intend to leave the palace?

Dead or alive, I'll always be a servant in the Forbidden City.

I'm willing to serve Your Majesty for the rest of my life.

You acted out of your own free will in this case.

Since you spoke up for the deceased imperial offspring

you may stay to serve me.

A'ruo, since His Majesty said that he's keeping you

as his personal imperial maid

you'll have to behave more cautiously from now on.

You mustn't make a single mistake again.

I thank Your Highness for your advice.

"A fault confessed is half redressed."

Besides, Noble Lady Xian is the main culprit in this case.

A'ruo only refrained from confessing due to her loyalty.

Your Majesty is keeping her with you for her to redeem herself.

I also think that it's the right thing to do.

I thank Your Majesty and Your Highness for your gracious concern.

Noble Lady Mei.

Open the door.

Noble Lady Xian is grounded.

It's best for you not to go in there.

Noble Lady Xian is the one who's grounded.

Not me.

Why can't I go in there?

This...

- Yes. - Yes.

Keep watch out here.

You're not to go in there without my permission.

Yes.

I've already asked around. Noble Lady Hai isn't away at this time.

She's gone to fetch Eldest Prince from school.

Vicious woman!

If you hadn't killed my child, why would His Majesty confine you in here?

I have to beat you up badly to vent my anger!

Vicious woman!

What is going on?

Get out! Who are you to meddle in this?

- Get lost! - We can't!

We're guarding the palace so nothing must go wrong in here!

If Noble Lady Mei keeps this up, I have to report to His Majesty!

- What's going on? - You can't go in!

Let go of me! My lady!

Let go of me!

Noble Lady Mei!

What are you doing?

You mustn't do this!

- Let go of me! - Noble Lady Mei!

Let go of me!

I didn't do it.

It really wasn't me.

- Are you tired at the school? - I am.

Eldest Prince.

There are fewer people attending to us now.

From now on, I'll go with you when you need to head out.

Thank you, Lady Hai.

May I visit my mother?

Definitely.

Let's go.

Eldest Prince, are you hungry?

I'll get the little kitchen to make you some noodles in secret.

- Mother! - My lady!

Mother! What is the matter, Mother?

Ru Yi. What happened?

It was Noble Lady Mei.

I was decocting medicine for Her Ladyship.

Who knew that Noble Lady Mei had already barged in?

She whipped Her Ladyship and bruised her all over.

It's all my fault. I failed to protect my mistress.

This isn't your fault, Suo Xin.

I'm going to tell Father about this!

Yong Huang!

You can't go to him.

Stay out of this matter. Just do as I said.

Eldest Prince, do as your mother says.

Stay out of this matter.

- San Bao. - Present.

Take Eldest Prince with you.

Yes.

Eldest Prince.

Ru Yi, I'll send for an imperial physician.

Hai Lan, you don't have to.

No imperial physician will come to our palace quarters.

I've been thinking and yet I still can't figure out

why His Majesty would summon Yu Hu over for no reason.

Does he think that those serving him aren't trustworthy enough?

Perhaps, His Majesty is still looking into Noble Lady Xian's case.

He wants to prove Noble Lady Xian innocent.

Just with a governess?

It can't be.

Your Highness.

I heard that Noble Lady Mei barged into the Palace of Prolonged Happiness

and whipped Noble Lady Xian.

If it weren't for the eunuchs guarding at the door

who knows how badly Noble Lady Xian would be beaten up?

Noble Lady Mei shouldn't be blamed.

She lost her child so tragically. How agonizing is that?

Your Highness is here in the Palace of Eternal Spring

and since no one informed you, you're not aware of this matter.

How could you handle this matter if it isn't known to anyone?

However, those eunuchs were too nosy.

Having them there, they actually protected Noble Lady Xian.

If the servants are nosy, they should be sent away.

Noble Lady Xian is confined, anyway. She won't be able to leave.

However...

will someone inform His Majesty?

A'ruo is serving by his side.

Who will dare to upset His Majesty?

His Majesty is keeping A'ruo?

We'll need new concubines in the palace.

Even if it's not A'ruo, there will be someone else.

I didn't expect that it will turn out just as A'ruo had wanted.

If it weren't that she has such an intention

as well as contempt for Noble Lady Xian

how could she possibly testify against her?

I should have been the one to raise Noble Lady Yi's child.

He should have grown up alongside Yong Lian.

Who knew...

Noble Lady Xian had him killed in such a way?

Your Highness handles matters justly and fairly.

You're keeping the harem peaceful and the imperial offspring safe.

So what if she's been punished?

It's still an awkward situation with that vicious woman in our harem.

Your Highness.

Noble Lady Yi already returned to the Palace of Great Brilliance.

Are you going to visit her?

I do wish to do so.

I'm just worried that when we see each other

we'll both feel dismayed.

You're right.

Your Highness is compassionate toward your juniors.

It will only upset you to see her.

Why don't I visit her on your behalf?

You might as well do so. Offer her some consolation.

Your Highness, Second Prince...

Second Prince's asthma acted up again! Please see him right away!

What?

Second Prince is too frail.

I'm afraid he won't live long.

You've finally woken up.

You gave us quite a fright for being drowsy these days.

Noble Lady Jia, tell me.

Did Consort Xian really kill my child?

I still can't wrap my head around it.

She's no longer Consort Xian anymore.

His Majesty demoted her to Noble Lady and put her under house arrest.

As for whether or not she killed your child

you weren't around that day to witness it.

Xiao Lu Zi slammed himself dead on the cauldron that day

at the Palace of Eternal Spring.

A'ruo nearly did the same as well.

She said that she wanted to repay Lady Ula-Nara with her death.

Fortunately, Noble Consort held her back.

I don't know whether she killed your child or not

but would anyone sacrifice their lives to frame someone?

It really was her?

Lady Ula-Nara killed my child.

I had trusted her.

Yet she was only pretending to be kind to me.

I really trusted her too much.

If she didn't pretend to be kind to you

how could she draw you to her lair and lay her hands on you?

You're so gullible.

This is my fault.

This matter finally came to an end.

Don't brood over it. Your health comes first.

My lady, it's time for your medication.

Is this beef shank broth with saffron?

Yes.

The effect of this medication is too strong.

I heard that you had quite a lot of it on the day you miscarried.

It's very harsh on your health.

But even though I've had so much of this broth

I still didn't manage to get the remains of the placenta out.

It could be that your child still wishes to stay with you.

He wants to leave something behind.

If this persists, I'm afraid it will be hard for you to conceive again.

My lady.

My lady.

My lady.

Are you with child?

My chest has been feeling tight recently.

I keep getting nauseous after having some food.

I don't know if I'm pregnant or not.

You are.

I was just like you are now.

You're pregnant.

Even if I'm pregnant, I wouldn't dare to make it known yet.

I'm afraid that I'd end up like you and Noble Lady Mei.

Some hypocrite might harm me.

Noble Lady Mei was so furious that she went to

the Palace of Prolonged Happiness today to beat Noble Lady Xian up.

But what good does that do?

The child is gone anyway.

I've failed to protect my child...

This is all my fault...

I won't ever conceive again...

I'd advise you to stop crying.

What's the use in crying?

Women in the harem who can't conceive are as good as rags.

Anyone would have tossed them out. I...

Don't worry.

When I have a child, I'll be sure to have him look after you.

Stop crying.

My lady, you're tired today as well.

Why don't we return to our palace first?

Might as well.

Recuperate well. I'll come and talk to you another day.

My lady, didn't you say not to tell anyone about your pregnancy?

Why have you told Noble Lady Yi first?

Someone who is soon about to die should hear of some good news.

Then she can go off to the netherworld happily.

I did tell the truth, anyway.

There are still remains of the placenta in her.

She has no choice but to take the beef shank broth with saffron.

However, even Imperial Physician Xu can't say for certain

whether she can survive after taking it.

Noble Lady Yi grieves over the loss of her son so she's bound to take action.

My lady! My lady.

My lady, your morning sickness is severe. We should return to our palace.

How am I that fragile?

It's about time His Majesty learns of such great news.

His Majesty lost two children in a row.

If he now knows that you're with child, he will surely be overjoyed.

It doesn't matter which one of them conceives sooner than I do.

It has to be my son who is the first son His Majesty has after he took the throne.

- Is this true? - I wouldn't dare lie.

I truly have been pregnant for more than a month now.

It's just that so much has happened in the harem recently

that I didn't dare to announce it.

You've been too cautious.

Here, come and chat with me.

Your Majesty, I'm scared that my unborn child will be harmed

so I hope you'll allow me to stay in the Residence of Perfect Fortune

behind the Hall of Mental Cultivation so that Your Majesty's aura can dispel evil

and protect my child.

That's easy to arrange.

The child you're carrying will be our utmost priority.

Here, Noble Lady Jia.

This child came just at the right time.

It's brought me much comfort.

Your Majesty, I should have informed the empress of my pregnancy first

but when I went, I heard that Second Prince had a relapse of asthma.

The empress rushed off to look after him.

I didn't dare to disturb her, so I came to inform you first.

Isn't Yong Lian already much better? Why has he relapsed again?

I heard that Second Prince still studies diligently day and night

despite his poor health. I reckon he must be tired?

If no one has been pressing him to do so, he won't be that diligent.

Is it the empress who...

The empress surely has Second Prince's best interests at heart.

She's worried that he'll fall behind in his studies.

Your Majesty.

I've told Your Majesty about my pregnancy first

so I'm worried that the empress might blame me for keeping it from her.

Don't worry.

The empress isn't that sort of person.

How about this?

I'll just say that you were unwell in the Hall of Mental Cultivation

and after your pulse was read, we discovered that you're pregnant.

I thank Your Majesty for being so thoughtful of me.

Your Majesty, you'll have to keep me company often.

Only then can I feel more at ease.

Definitely.

My lady, look how well you've looked after yourself.

Your hair is just like brocade.

Where is His Majesty sleeping over tonight?

He's gone to visit Second Prince.

My lady, Noble Lady Jia is pregnant.

- Noble Lady Jia? - Yes.

She hasn't been able to conceive after so many years.

Why would she be pregnant at such a time?

I've also been in His Majesty's favor.

Why do the others conceive one after another, but I don't?

This won't do.

I can't allow her to give birth to the first son

after His Majesty took the throne.

Go on.

Summon Xiao An Zi here.

My lady, calm down a bit.

Two children were already miscarried.

His Majesty and the empress are taking precautions now.

We mustn't lay a finger on her.

Will you have me watch her give birth to that child?

My lady, however capable we might be

we can't make a move right under His Majesty's nose.

Besides, Noble Lady Jia hasn't offended you in any way.

If she gives birth to a son

she won't let the empress raise her child and pose a threat to your position.

Most importantly, Noble Lady Jia and Noble Lady Xian aren't related.

She won't be of any help to Noble Lady Xian.

You're right.

Mo Xin...

How did I become like this?

Whenever I hear that someone is pregnant, I want to hurt her.

I wasn't like this.

My lady, it's all my fault. Just blame it on me.

It isn't so.

Why have I become like this?

Mo Xin, I don't want to become such a person.

Are you muddleheaded?

Even if Noble Lady Xian did do this, you actually took action

before the emperor even dealt with her!

Noble Lady Mei really acted recklessly this time.

Despite having witnesses and evidence

the emperor has yet to make a final judgment.

Who are you to beat her up first?

Is this all there is to your breadth of mind and insight?

The pain of losing my son is buried deep in my heart.

That was why I acted on an impulse.

You're always so reckless.

It's no wonder you didn't even realize that you were being played.

Forget it.

Head back and reflect on your mistake.

Yes.

I take my leave.

What is the matter with her?

Empress Dowager, I've asked the imperial physician about it.

After losing her child, Noble Lady Mei is suffering from vaginal bleeding.

I'm afraid it won't be easy for her to attend to His Majesty like she used to.

Her health is one thing but her short-sightedness is a bigger problem.

Fu Jia.

You'll have to contact some of the old veteran officials on my side

and look into picking out some marriageable female family members.

Yes.

If Suo Xin hadn't rushed over upon hearing the noises

Noble Lady Mei wouldn't have let me off so easily.

It's not safe at all here in the Palace of Prolonged Happiness.

When I came back, I saw that

they had sent away those two eunuchs guarding the door.

Ru Yi, get some rest first.

When the rice congee is ready, I'll feed you some.

Sure.

Noble Lady Yi.

Aren't you still feeling unwell?

What brings you here?

I'm here to check on Ru Yi.

Why is she injured?

Noble Lady Mei lost her sense and injured Ru Yi.

Noble Lady Yi, you mustn't act foolishly.

She's so badly injured.

That was really ruthless.

But even though it was ruthless

why didn't she kill you to avenge my child?

Get lost!

Ru Yi, watch out!

Suo Xin!

I'll kill you! I'm going to kill you!

Suo Xin!

What is that sound?

- Is Her Ladyship in trouble? - Yes!

Noble Lady Yi!

Noble Lady Yi!

What are you doing, Noble Lady Yi?

You hypocrite!

You didn't spare my child!

I'm going to kill you!

I'm killing you!

You can hit me! Noble Lady Yi!

Suo Xin, faster!

Give me back my child!

What is going on?

Calm down!

Your Majesty has kept Second Prince company all night.

It's best to head back and get some rest. The Imperial Court will start soon.

Yong Lian has been ill.

He's still memorizing texts even in his sleep.

I really feel bad for him.

Second Prince will surely recover.

Your Majesty, it's Noble Lady Hai.

What brings you here?

Your Majesty...

Noble Lady Yi barged into the Palace of Prolonged Happiness

to kill Ru Yi.

If I hadn't held her back in time, the consequences would have been ghastly.

She's still sickly. How did she get in?

First, it was Noble Lady Mei who came to beat Ru Yi up

but she was then stopped by the eunuchs guarding the door.

Later, for some reason unknown, those eunuchs were sent away.

That was why Noble Lady Yi could barge right in.

I heard you.

Li Yu, send more men to guard the Palace of Prolonged Happiness.

Before I conclude the case, this must not happen again.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

What about Noble Lady Mei and Noble Lady Yi?

They both lost their children and are suffering in agony.

I can't reprimand them too harshly.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

My lady, you slept so well last night after taking the medication.

It's time to take some today.

My lady?

Your Majesty.

Are your injuries better now?

Did you apply the medication that I bestowed you?

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I've applied it.

It's no wonder in the past that they said unmarried girls should grind ink.

Beautiful young girls make everything better.

It's definitely enjoyable.

However, girls are the only ones who use the right amount of strength

and grind ink that's not too dry but gives off a shine.

Your Majesty is too kind. It's just that I served Consort Xian--

No, I mean I've been grinding ink for Noble Lady Xian for years

so practice makes perfect.

I've spoken out of turn.

Is that so?

I like listening to you talk.

I like even more of your... "practice makes perfect."

I'm clumsy.

I'm afraid to say something wrong and upset Your Majesty.

How is that possible?

I like whatever you have to say.

Your Majesty, don't you think of me as a traitor who betrayed her mistress?

As long as you stay true to your heart...

no one will think of you as a traitor who betrayed her mistress.

Your Majesty.

What is the matter?

Your Majesty, the Palace of Great Brilliance has sent news.

Noble Lady Yi has passed away from maladjustment after her miscarriage.

What a pity.

It's such a pity.

Inform the empress.

Confer the posthumous title of "Imperial Concubine" to Noble Lady Yi.

Her funeral will be held as that of Imperial Concubine.

Yes.

Imperial Concubine Yi is so pitiful.

She lost her child and now she has died young.

Fortunately, Lady Jia is now pregnant.

She's resting well in the Residence of Perfect Fortune.

Your Majesty's offspring is within sight.

You're always thinking about others. What about yourself?

Your Majesty, you're teasing me.

What have I got to think for myself?

Do you not think for yourself?

You even remember what I like to eat.

Your Majesty.

I intend to confer you as "First Female Attendant."

The name of your title is Shen.

Noble Lady Jia will be promoted to Imperial Concubine Jia.

From now on, you'll live in her Palace of Inspired Luck.

My life is now worthwhile that I have Your Majesty's care and concern.

Your Majesty...

Imperial Concubine Yi passed away just like that.

Were arrangements made with her family?

Your Highness, we've delivered the items and money.

Your Highness can rest assured.

She was once my maid, after all.

She served His Majesty and was pregnant with an imperial offspring.

It's only right that I take more care in seeing to her family after her passing.

I think that Imperial Concubine Yi will surely be grateful to know

you're so considerate of her family if she's watching over us.

Your Highness.

It's fine that Imperial Concubine Jia is promoted because of her pregnancy

but who does A'ruo think she is?

She was even conferred as First Female Attendant Shen.

Isn't it all because of her father?

Gui Duo now works for your father.

A'ruo is also very witty and diligent in the palace.

She's now showing off herself before His Majesty.

However much she shows off, she's just a first female attendant.

I don't believe that she can soar high up.

I'll clip her wings as easily as she put them on.

Xi Yue, don't be bothered with needless worries.

As long as Gui Duo works for your father

why bother worrying about not being able to threaten A'ruo with it?

Moreover, you can arrange maids who work for you to attend to her.

Your Highness is so thoughtful.

My lady.

First Attendant, née Socolun, greets Imperial Concubine Jia.

It hasn't been easy for you.

In a blink of the eye, you've become so prominent.

I'm just lucky to have your blessings.

If you hadn't saved me that day when I was punished

how could I make it this far?

I'll be living in the Palace of Inspired Luck with Your Ladyship.

Please do look after me.

Have a seat.

You've taken out Noble Lady Xian

the thorn in the empress's and Noble Consort's flesh.

That's what you're capable of.

Our relationship runs deep.

Although I'm the mistress of the Palace of Inspired Luck

we all attend to His Majesty.

From now on, we're all sisters.

I'll be sure to look after you.

How is it that I'm capable?

It's Lady Ula-Nara's fault for committing those crimes.

That's why I was able to assist the empress in rooting out evil

and discipline the harem.

First Female Attendant Shen, you should look out for yourself as well.

After all, Noble Lady Xian was once your mistress.

Should she rise to power once more and make you serve her again

His Majesty might not turn her down.

Lady Ula-Nara can't stage a comeback after killing imperial offspring.

Is that so?

Before you breathe your last

there's no knowing if she can get back on her feet again.

His Majesty still cares for her.

You've finally made it.

Don't lose the wealth and rank that you fought so hard to attain.

Definitely.

[Hall of Mental Cultivation]

My lady, what's the matter?

Has Imperial Concubine Jia said anything to upset you?

What she said seemed reasonable.

Find me a young eunuch who is new to the palace.

Get him to deliver some pastries to Noble Lady Xian

in the name of the Imperial Kitchen.

Yes.

There's bound to be those who rejoice to be in favor

and those who grieve to have fallen out of favor.

This time, on one hand, Noble Lady Mei lost her child

Noble Lady Yi and her child both died

and Noble Lady Consort is demoted and confined.

On the other hand

First Female Attendant Shen became favored overnight.

In the Palace of Inspired Luck, Imperial Concubine Jia is pregnant.

Empress, you should figure out how to keep this in check and balance.

I'll suggest to His Majesty

about promoting Noble Lady Mei to Imperial Concubine as consolation.

Good.

However, as for Noble Lady Xian, His Majesty has yet to make a decision.

As for her...

she should be stripped of her title and made into a commoner.

She should be banished into the Cold Palace

to serve as warning to the entire harem.

Mother, you're so wise.

However, I'm worried that

His Majesty might take their past affection into account

in a moment's compassion.

The emperor is bound to take their affection into account.

But the imperial offspring must not die unjustified.

I'll speak to the emperor about such principles.

All you have to do is appease the concubines.

I'll heed Mother's advice.

I take my leave.

Fu Jia, did you intercept those pastries last night?

Yes.

Imbecile.

How dare she make a move so brazenly?

Your Majesty.

You're still holding back from handling Lady Ula-Nara's case.

How long do you intend to stall it?

Mother, I have to keep investigating.

Is there not enough evidence?

I think there are more than enough witnesses, evidence, and motive.

Lady Ula-Nara murdered the imperial offspring.

She is not to be pardoned.

She should be stripped of her title and made into a commoner.

She should be banished into the Cold Palace and confined there for life.

Mother.

Isn't it too hasty to make such a verdict?

Are you going to keep investigating?

If you do, this will only end up in two outcomes.

One, Lady Ula-Nara did commit all those crimes.

She is the true culprit.

She should be sentenced to death.

It isn't even too harsh for her entire clan is wiped out.

What about the second outcome?

Someone murdered two imperial offspring.

Someone set this all up and someone framed Ula-Nara for it.

Someone made a huge effort to stage this

while someone went along with this scheme.

They are working hand in hand to make Ula-Nara die as a scapegoat.

Mother, you're implying that any of those close to me are all suspects.

That's impossible. I don't believe that to be true.

Is it really impossible or is it that you find it hard to believe?

Not to mention that all evidence points to Ula-Nara, rendering her guilty

but even if she was framed for it, you have no other choice.

After all that I've said, are you still not convinced?

Fine.

I'll show you something else.

Fu Jia, bring it in!

Present.

Your Majesty, I intercepted some poisonous pastries.

After interrogation, I found out that

it was First Female Attendant Shen who had this sent to Noble Lady Xian.

She's going in for the kill.

It's hard to tell.

For fear that Ula-Nara might get back at her

she's acting in self-defense.

That is also one way to put it.

Whatever it is, those pastries were sent to the Palace of Prolonged Happiness.

It shows that there are many who want her dead.

Even if you keep her in the harem

how long will you be able to keep her safe and alive?

With all that solid evidence, Ru Yi can't turn things around.

Send her to the Cold Palace.

The more you keep investigating

the more it compels those people to lay their hands on Ru Yi.

Sometimes, you simply have to resort to a contingency plan

in order to wait for an opportunity.

I...

I know that I won't be able to survive!

I'll kill myself right here like Xiao Lu Zi did!

Your Majesty, someone killed himself

to expose Consort Xian of murdering the imperial offspring.

It also concerns the legal son.

Do you really not care about it?

We have evidence and witnesses.

Consort Xian can't deny it.

I have nothing to say.

All I ask is for Your Majesty to investigate.

I committed none of those crimes.

Ru Yi would never have done this!

She's not that sort of person! She has no intentions of that sort!

Think on a brighter side.

If Ru Yi can be spared from death sentence

her entire clan need not be wiped out and she gets to live...

that's already very lucky.

Whoever suits you might not be who you wish for.

What you have to do might not be what you wish to do.

There's always something to gain as well as a price to pay.

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