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[Unchained Love]

[Episode 25]

Are you going to keep following me?

You don't look well today,

I need to see you off.

You should know

you and Consort Duan

need to meet in the middle about what happened today.

You never saw her,

and she never saw you.

No matter which of you

blabbers to my brother,

everyone will be put in a tough spot.

Consort Duan and Xiao Duo are illicitly involved with each other,

but you're helping them.

To think that the Emperor

has a sister like you.

You must be joking.

Look at you,

you went through so much to get out of Tanxi Temple.

Don't get sent back

because you like to joke.

I'll leave you alone now.

Your Majesty.

Consort Duan made a fool of you,

are you really going to let her off?

What else can I do?

If I report this matter

to His Majesty,

I will get myself into trouble.

Your Majesty,

Suhuai knows too much.

If she says something

against you,

the consequences will be dire.

Send her a message.

Tell her that if she keeps her mouth shut,

I will remember her kindness.

I will take care of

her family in the capital.

Yes.

Consort Duan and Xiao Duo are illicitly involved with each other,

but you're helping them.

By the way,

didn't the damned eunuch return to the capital?

You've been locked up here by His Majesty.

Why hasn't he come to help you?

Aren't you two close?

Will you listen to me now?

Greetings, Chief.

To think Xiao Duo actually

gave the ring symbolic of his status as Chief

to Yinlou.

Despite His Majesty's suspicions,

he even sent his trusted men

to protect her in secret.

It seems that

there really is some

unusual relationship between them.

Why do you want this?

To avoid favor.

I heard a rumor

at Shangqiong Palace

that Consort Duan

has a lover in West Shu.

Consort Duan offended His Majesty

for his sake.

That's why she was sent

to Deer's Reed Residence.

Could Yinlou's lover

be Xiao Duo?

She escaped from Deer's Reed Residence

and kidnapped Rong'an?

Yes.

Does she want to die?

If she didn't happen to

run into you and the Princess,

what would she do?

Fight Rong'an to the death?

Why would she she do that?

Godfather.

Godfather.

I went to the Dyeing Workshop

to see Tongyun.

I'm afraid Her Highness is hiding something from you.

I talked to Tongyun for a long time,

but she refused to tell the truth.

You need to see for yourself.

Qilang.

Chief.

Go investigate at the hospital.

Yes.

They're making me dye this big jar every day.

You may leave now.

Tongyun.

W- Why are you here?

I don't know anything.

I know what you're afraid of.

What happened to Bu Yinlou?

Why did she move to Deer's Reed Residence?

H- His Majesty dotes on her,

so—

If she really were favored,

why would you,

her personal maid,

be sent to such a place?

Think carefully.

Bu Yinlou isn't here.

If you get injured or disabled,

no one would dare stand up for you.

Godfather.

Tongyun is timid,

you're scaring her.

I didn't give you permission to speak.

Tongyun,

Godfather is really angry.

Tell him.

What do you mean?

My mistress didn't sleep with His Majesty.

She refused to.

That night,

she was going to take poison to disfigure herself.

It's all my fault, I gave us away.

His Majesty punished me

by sending me here.

Later,

Mistress was taken

to Deer's Reed Residence.

Why didn't she get off

that day at Yanguo Mountain?

Aren't you very formidable?

Why didn't you look into it yourself?

His Majesty sent

the palace's best fighter, Yu Zun,

to lead troops and lay in ambush at Yanguo Mountain.

She didn't get off

because she wanted to protect you.

She said

you've always been the one protecting her.

It was her turn to protect you.

Then why did she kidnap Rong'an?

It's all to

find the murderer for you!

I promised him

I will always be behind him

in doing what he wants to do,

and finding the person he wants to find.

I can't do that anymore.

The only thing I can do

is to find the person he wants to find,

and do what he wants to do, for him.

Godfather.

Wipe your tears.

I'm leaving.

Tell the Dyeing Workshop

to take care of Tongyun.

I've made the arrangements,

don’t worry.

Is Qilang still not back from the hospital?

-Go find him. -Chief.

Chief.

Chief.

I've got it. Her Highness is sick.

Sick?

Yes.

That doctor

didn't tell His Majesty the truth.

However,

when I interrogated him,

he said it was because

she ate something bad

and hurt her heart and lungs.

Her Highness deliberately

gave this doctor some money,

telling him to not to blabber.

She did it on purpose.

She did it to save me.

This scheming little liar,

she's even tricked me.

Godfather,

are you going to Deer's Reed Residence?

You can't go.

You can't go.

Step aside.

Chief.

Chief.

His Majesty wants to see you

at Deer's Reed Residence.

[Deer's Reed Residence]

Stop it!

What's going on outside?

Stop it!

The maids at Deer's Reed Residence

neglected you.

I won't let anyone off.

But

they didn't do anything wrong.

They're disobedient,

so they deserve to die.

Come here.

Sister-in-law was too much.

I asked her to teach you,

but she went too far.

Those maids learnt it from her.

Later,

I'll talk to her.

Bring them in.

Come here.

I

want to apologize to you.

Look.

Isn't this rosemallow necklace beautiful?

I

had the craftsmen make a lot of jewellery.

But only this one-

Only this one is satisfactory.

Here.

Let me put it on for you.

I'll take it as you've forgiven me.

It's pretty.

Do you like it?

Yes.

Why aren't you smiling?

From now on,

you only have to be happy

and willing.

You have to wear it everyday,

just like

how I'll be with you everyday.

You will

listen to me

and

wear it all the time,

right?

I...

You're my woman now.

In front of me,

how should you address yourself?

"Your consort."

Come on, "your consort."

Your consort...

will obey.

Are you unhappy?

I'm happy.

Sun Taiqing.

His Majesty has ordered

for them to be taken away.

Your Majesty, please spare my life!

Your Majesty!

Spare my life!

Please spare my life!

Your Majesty, please spare my life!

I

issued a ban.

No one was allowed to visit you.

You're unhappy

because you couldn't see the people you wanted to see.

It's okay.

I will

remove the ban.

Besides,

there is someone

you must want to see.

When you see him,

you'll definitely be happy.

[Permeating Fragrance]

Cousin!

Cousin!

Cousin!

Aren't you happy to see him?

Why are you doing this to him?

Don't you like him?

That's why he deserves to die.

I don't like him.

We're innocent.

There's nothing between us.

He is the only family

my mother left me.

Are you still playing dumb with me

at this juncture?

If you don't have a lover,

why are you so stubborn with me?

In West Shu,

you were joined at the hip to a man,

and looked as intimate as husband and wife.

If it wasn't him,

who was it?

It's not him.

It's not him.

No!

No!

No!

No!

No!

Let me ask you then.

If it wasn't you,

who was it?

Zhuoying,

you must always

be happy

and free.

Your servant Xiao Duo

is awaiting your orders.

Your Majesty.

The imperial physician said

Her Highness is fine.

She's asleep now.

Does my painting look like Consort Duan?

Your Majesty's painting is brilliant

and lifelike.

Do you know?

I know Consort Duan better

than you think.

Her eyes,

nose,

lips,

and her every move.

I know it all.

Because

since a long time ago,

I

have been

watching over her.

How dare you read the Old Master's book?

This is outrageous!

Let's go see the Old Master.

I was wrong. I was wrong.

Let's go.

I was wrong. I was wrong.

What's wrong with you?

You read the Old Master's book again,

and were found out.

What's wrong with you?

You never change, right?

Give it to me.

Come on.

How many times have I scolded you?

You never listen.

Your Highness.

You don't have to personally

escort the ladies for the palace selection.

Why did you

come in person?

I

loved her so much,

but she didn't know anything.

I don't blame her,

because that man was still around then.

But now,

he is dead.

Consort Duan

can finally see me now.

It seems to be missing something.

That's right.

That's right.

When the blood splashed on Consort Duan's face just now,

I thought red suited her.

I even told Consort Duan

she must be obedient.

In the Imperial City,

obedience is virtue.

As long as you're obedient,

nothing will go wrong.

You can be safe

for a long time.

Am I right?

Master is right.

Why are you still kneeling?

I was too engrossed in painting.

Rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I

summoned you this late at night

because of what happened during the day.

I was too anxious

and wronged you.

You won't hold it against me, right?

I am honored by Your Majesty's grace.

I could never take it to heart.

Good.

I remember

you and Consort Duan have always been close.

You've helped her a lot.

From now on,

come to Deer's Reed Residence more often

to keep her company.

What do you think?

My apologies.

I'm only a servant,

I dare not overstep.

It's all because of Your Majesty

that Her Highness took notice of me.

I dare not forget

my place.

Really?

Where is your place?

Serving Your Majesty loyally

is my place.

There’s one more thing.

I need you

to give me some advice.

Consort Duan

cannot go on staying

at Deer's Reed Residence.

But since

she became a consort,

those people in the court

have been nagging at me.

Even my mother

is against Consort Duan entering the palace.

Do you have

a good solution?

The Buddha's Birthday is next month.

Everyone in the Inner Court will go to Tanxi Temple

to celebrate his birth.

Her Highness can personally copy Buddhist scriptures

and present them in public,

so as to show her loyalty to the Great Ye

and establish her virtue and benevolence.

Your Majesty can take the chance to summon her back to the palace.

Even if anyone opposes,

they will not dare voice it there.

Good.

Good.

I really need to rely on you

for these matters.

Okay.

I'll leave the preparation for Buddha's Birthday

in your hands.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Godfather,

don't be like this.

If there's anything,

we can discuss it later.

Discuss?

Search carefully.

Over there.

Over there!

Something's wrong! Come here!

The tragic death of her cousin

made Bu Yinlou understand that

what Murong Gaogoing felt towards her

was not love at all,

but absolute control

and possession.

She was just a toy he played with

at his fancy.

One mistake

and she would fall into a deeper hell.

Bu Yinlou felt a deep terror,

the kind in a dark night

that made her wish she were dead.

[Deer's Reed Residence]

[Dharma is like all]

Your Highness.

The Buddha's Birthday

is His Majesty's

grace to you.

You must

copy these scriptures well.

You already know

what will happen

if you offend His Majesty again.

[Buddha]

Stop being willful.

Your Highness.

Some people

and some things

are in the past.

Let bygones be bygones.

[For what reason? None can be applied. None can be said.]

I've arranged everything

for Buddha's Birthday,

as you have ordered.

But, Godfather—

No buts.

Say no more.

Princess, please wait a moment.

Please allow me to announce your arrival.

Chief,

the Princess barged in.

I couldn't stop her.

You may leave.

Yes.

Your Highness looks angry.

I wonder

how I have offended you.

These cherries are tribute items.

Strictly speaking,

only members of the royal family should receive them.

They shouldn’t be

in your hands.

The cherries are sweet,

but they belong to others.

You shouldn't take them.

I think you should understand

what I'm talking about.

I do.

But I like them very much,

I cannot do without them.

That's why I must try.

So it's true between you and Consort Duan?

That's right.

I've admired Her Highness for a long time.

How dare you!

She's a consort,

and my brother's woman.

So what?

He doesn't deserve her.

Xiao Duo,

we've known each other for years.

I appreciate your help,

and I admire your talent and integrity.

I treated you as my friend.

I have never

treated you with disrespect

because of the disparity in our status.

I have also never seen you

as the despicable man you're rumored to be.

I didn't expect you to be so domineering,

and to disregard my brother like this!

I was wrong about you.

If you only care about His Majesty,

then aren't you also disregarding

the suffering of others?

Do you see His Majesty for who he really is?

Do you know

what he did to Yinlou?

Even so,

you have no right to do this!

I know His Majesty ordered you

to organize the Buddha's Birthday.

What are you planning?

I want to see her.

How dare you!

Xiao Duo,

do you really think

you can do whatever you want?

If you want to stop me,

please go ahead.

[A Thousand Iridescent Clouds Gather]

Mistress.

Did anything happen

at Deer's Reed Residence?

His Majesty had

all the servants killed

because Her Highness got sick.

There was a young man

among them.

I think it was Consort Duan's cousin.

Apparently,

His Majesty forced Consort Duan

to hold a dagger and kill him.

This is serious.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I saw you were worried

about Consort Duan and Chief Xiao,

so I asked around.

I didn't have time to tell you yet.

What about Consort Duan?

How is she?

His Majesty didn't

do anything to Consort Duan.

I heard that...

Consort Duan hasn't slept

in days.

She looked like she was really sick.

She doesn't talk much,

like her soul's left her body.

She's in rough shape.

No matter what,

Xiao Duo will cause trouble during the Buddha's Birthday.

I need to

do something about this matter.

[A Thousand Iridescent Clouds Gather]

[Tanxi Temple]

The Buddha's Birthday is a peaceful and solemn occasion.

What is she doing here?

Consort Duan has a gift

for the Buddha.

What gift could she possibly have?

Mother, you don't know about this yet.

Consort Duan has been

copying scriptures day and night

to pray for the prosperity of the Great Ye,

and for your health and longevity.

Consort Duan, present the scriptures.

Why aren't you presenting the scriptures?

I...

I forgot to bring them.

Where are they?

I'll send someone to get them.

Your Majesty,

it's time for the Abbot to recite the scriptures.

We can't wait any longer.

Let's go.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Forgive me, Your Highness.

Empress Rong'an sent me here

to pass you a message.

She said that after what happened last time,

she's figured it out.

If you keep fighting, both of you will suffer.

Her Majesty wants a truce with you.

She said she will see you by the lake later.

She also knows the importance of harmony—

Okay, I've got it.

But we don't have to meet.

Her Majesty also said

she remembered

many important things,

concerning

Ruyi Alley six years ago.

Fine.

Let's go.

Yes.

Why do I suddenly

feel so dizzy?

I need some fresh air.

I'll go by myself.

You may leave.

Yes.

Come here.

Your Majesty.

Where is Consort Duan going?

I don't know.

Consort Duan just asked me

for directions.

Nonsense!

Your Majesty.

I am certain

I saw you talking to her

in the hall.

Who sent you here?

I sent her.

Hede?

Why did you talk to Consort Duan

in private?

I'm just tired of listening to the scriptures,

so I asked Consort Duan

to bring a few things for me

to kill time.

Is it worth

you getting so angry?

You may leave.

Yes.

Where are you going?

You still have to listen to scriptures with the Empress Dowager.

I can be lazy alone.

If you do it too,

the Empress Dowager

will really get angry.

Yilan.

Send my sister-in-law back.

Your Majesty,

this way, please.

[Tanxi Temple, Lake Boat]

It's so remote.

Is she trying to kill me again?

There are so many people here,

she can't be this crazy.

It's an eclipse!

An eclipse...

Xiao Duo.

Calm down.

Let's talk it out.

The Imperial Guards are everywhere.

If I scream,

your life will be in danger.

I'm going to scream.

I'm really going to scream.

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Zhuoying,

don't be afraid.

You know everything?

Don't be with me.

You will die if you stay with me.

Xiao Duo,

I didn't use to know

what imperial power was.

But I know now.

You'll die if you stay with me.

I'm scared.

I'm really scared.

Your cousin isn't dead.

I sent someone to

to collect his body.

They found that he was still alive.

Dig him out!

Yes.

Dig him out!

Wait!

He's still alive.

Take him away.

Yes.

I've sent him away.

He's fine.

We will be fine too.

We won't die.

I don't want you anymore.

I don't want you anymore.

Don't you understand?

Then why are you keeping this?

Why did you

put them together?

I don't want it anymore.

♫ A long night is like yesterday's ♫

Are you crazy?

I've been crazy for a long time.

♫ The night breeze scattered into a song ♫

I don't want you

to submit to Murong Gaogong.

I don't want you

♫ Under the moon ♫

to risk yourself for me.

I don't want you to say

things that you don't mean.

♫ What am I sighing about ♫

I especially don't want us

to become strangers.

I can stop.

But only if you kill me.

♫ Laughing at the moonlight, it's too lonely ♫

The Imperial City

is surrounded by walls.

♫ Laughing at the stories, they're too tumultuous ♫

We can't possibly escape.

♫ What is love ♫

Then I'll tear down the walls!

♫ I still don't understand ♫

You bastard!

♫ The palace is as it was yesterday ♫

Why won't you listen?

♫ Whose soul has it trapped ♫

Fine.

♫ Fate is unpredictable ♫

♫ No one can escape ♫

♫ You are ♫

♫ The persistence of my lifetime ♫