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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:06,870 --> 00:00:09,273 "Sorrows of the Forbidden City" 2 00:00:11,018 --> 00:00:15,424 Screenplay: YAO Ke 3 00:00:16,123 --> 00:00:21,588 Director: ZHU Shilin 4 00:00:33,676 --> 00:00:38,794 1889, the 15th year of Guangxu Emperor's rule 5 00:00:58,425 --> 00:00:59,785 - Emperor. - Yes, Empress Dowager. 6 00:01:00,414 --> 00:01:03,325 When the maidens enter the hall, 7 00:01:03,375 --> 00:01:05,472 choose carefully. 8 00:01:06,180 --> 00:01:08,137 When you have chosen your Empress, 9 00:01:08,187 --> 00:01:10,571 hand her the jade ornament. 10 00:01:10,786 --> 00:01:12,536 For those you choose as concubines, 11 00:01:12,722 --> 00:01:15,605 hand them these two pouches. 12 00:01:15,769 --> 00:01:16,858 Is that clear? 13 00:01:17,141 --> 00:01:18,141 Yes, Empress Dowager. 14 00:01:18,746 --> 00:01:23,106 The Empress is the nation's mother. You must be cautious. 15 00:01:23,455 --> 00:01:26,911 Do you remember what I've told you? 16 00:01:27,780 --> 00:01:28,950 Yes, Empress Dowager. 17 00:01:29,619 --> 00:01:30,826 - Li. - Yes, Your Majesty. 18 00:01:30,877 --> 00:01:33,854 - Call them in. - Understood. 19 00:01:37,529 --> 00:01:40,922 The Empress Dowager calls for the maidens to enter. 20 00:03:08,067 --> 00:03:09,067 Emperor! 21 00:04:00,586 --> 00:04:01,586 Princess. 22 00:04:02,134 --> 00:04:03,134 Yes, Empress Dowager. 23 00:04:03,369 --> 00:04:08,613 Give the pouches to Changxu's two daughters. 24 00:04:08,740 --> 00:04:09,740 Understood. 25 00:05:52,249 --> 00:05:53,746 Why isn't the Emperor here yet? 26 00:05:53,872 --> 00:05:56,261 - I hear he's with Concubine Zhen. - What? 27 00:06:01,955 --> 00:06:02,955 It's getting late. 28 00:06:03,431 --> 00:06:04,880 Your Majesty should go. 29 00:06:07,161 --> 00:06:09,217 You want me to leave? 30 00:06:09,267 --> 00:06:11,985 Your Majesty should be with 31 00:06:12,039 --> 00:06:13,533 the Empress. 32 00:06:15,535 --> 00:06:17,389 No, I want to stay here. 33 00:06:35,459 --> 00:06:36,647 Empress Dowager has asked 34 00:06:39,203 --> 00:06:43,136 Your Majesty's presence at Kun'ning Hall for the marriage ceremony. 35 00:06:45,120 --> 00:06:46,120 Understood. 36 00:07:07,879 --> 00:07:09,229 Concubine Zhen! 37 00:07:21,602 --> 00:07:25,029 Does Your Majesty understand what I teach before? 38 00:07:25,358 --> 00:07:26,492 Yes. 39 00:07:26,827 --> 00:07:31,451 But "Everything under Heaven belongs to the public." Please explain for me. 40 00:07:35,606 --> 00:07:36,606 Your Majesty, 41 00:07:36,758 --> 00:07:40,025 Everything under Heaven belongs to those under Heaven. 42 00:07:40,520 --> 00:07:43,994 It cannot be owned by a single person. 43 00:07:44,678 --> 00:07:49,259 China has seen so much chaos 44 00:07:49,668 --> 00:07:51,675 and gone through numerous dynasties. 45 00:07:52,525 --> 00:07:53,767 I'm sure Your Majesty 46 00:07:54,010 --> 00:07:56,188 understands what the lesson is here. 47 00:07:56,993 --> 00:08:00,606 I know. A ruler must win over its people to rule. 48 00:08:00,656 --> 00:08:02,771 The ruler who doesn't will lose everything. 49 00:08:03,900 --> 00:08:04,900 That's right. 50 00:08:05,106 --> 00:08:07,986 Our people are the most obedient 51 00:08:08,310 --> 00:08:10,083 and the easiest to please. 52 00:08:10,960 --> 00:08:14,006 As long as Your Majesty acts with their interests in mind 53 00:08:14,056 --> 00:08:16,562 and help them live in prosperity and peace, 54 00:08:16,612 --> 00:08:19,159 there will be harmony. 55 00:08:20,317 --> 00:08:21,352 However... 56 00:08:26,092 --> 00:08:29,111 The troubles that have plagued the Qing 57 00:08:29,161 --> 00:08:30,835 worsens by the day. 58 00:08:31,339 --> 00:08:34,138 I'm afraid our people must be disappointed. 59 00:08:34,547 --> 00:08:37,382 Hence, Your Majesty must be firm 60 00:08:37,823 --> 00:08:39,830 in resolving these problems 61 00:08:40,172 --> 00:08:41,900 Of course I want that. 62 00:08:42,773 --> 00:08:44,888 But the Empress Dowager... 63 00:08:46,563 --> 00:08:49,884 Your Majesty, where there's a will, there's a way. 64 00:09:35,276 --> 00:09:43,276 "Strands of royal fragrant mist are dimly discernible" 65 00:09:45,720 --> 00:09:53,379 "The palace lights shine" 66 00:09:55,927 --> 00:10:01,301 "Tonight is the ideal night" 67 00:10:01,859 --> 00:10:09,859 "To tell my wishes to the gods" 68 00:10:18,078 --> 00:10:26,078 "My first wish: For His Majesty to live a long life" 69 00:10:28,302 --> 00:10:35,268 "So we can grow old together" 70 00:10:41,329 --> 00:10:49,042 "My second wish: For the people to live worry-free" 71 00:10:51,287 --> 00:10:59,058 "To want for nothing and be joyous" 72 00:11:03,611 --> 00:11:11,611 "My third wish: May the officials protect our nation" 73 00:11:13,048 --> 00:11:21,048 "May they be united and not give up" 74 00:11:23,024 --> 00:11:31,024 "When all can see that our nation is wealthy and strong" 75 00:11:38,579 --> 00:11:46,579 "The people shall bow their heads to His Majesty" 76 00:11:52,905 --> 00:11:54,682 Your Majesty. When did you get here? 77 00:11:54,732 --> 00:11:55,740 Some time ago. 78 00:11:57,252 --> 00:11:58,656 So you heard my prayers. 79 00:12:00,361 --> 00:12:01,361 Zhen, 80 00:12:01,504 --> 00:12:03,110 it's useless to pray to the gods. 81 00:12:03,160 --> 00:12:04,924 We have no one to rely on but ourselves. 82 00:12:05,333 --> 00:12:08,010 Mr. Weng just gave me a great idea. 83 00:12:08,060 --> 00:12:09,261 I'm over the moon. 84 00:12:09,311 --> 00:12:10,445 What was the idea? 85 00:12:10,652 --> 00:12:12,020 Come, I'll tell you inside. 86 00:12:19,822 --> 00:12:20,822 Let me ask you, 87 00:12:21,055 --> 00:12:23,458 what do you think is the state of our nation? 88 00:12:24,398 --> 00:12:27,114 I think it's in a decline. 89 00:12:27,165 --> 00:12:27,953 Exactly. 90 00:12:28,004 --> 00:12:29,903 Mr. Weng says for China to become strong, 91 00:12:29,953 --> 00:12:31,591 we must make reforms. 92 00:12:32,176 --> 00:12:33,859 What kind of reforms? 93 00:12:34,438 --> 00:12:36,823 We must improve our political system. 94 00:12:37,257 --> 00:12:39,885 China hasn't made any progress for thousands of years. 95 00:12:39,935 --> 00:12:42,350 It has held on to antiquated ideas for far too long. 96 00:12:42,617 --> 00:12:45,168 Look at Japan. It's merely an island 97 00:12:45,218 --> 00:12:47,162 no bigger than a Chinese province, 98 00:12:47,252 --> 00:12:48,948 but since their Meiji Restoration, 99 00:12:48,998 --> 00:12:51,095 they've been growing stronger. 100 00:12:51,504 --> 00:12:53,052 So what should we do? 101 00:12:53,862 --> 00:12:56,310 It won't be easy, 102 00:12:57,138 --> 00:12:59,446 but if the Empress Dowager will allow me to act, 103 00:12:59,496 --> 00:13:01,251 I'm sure I'll succeed. 104 00:13:03,599 --> 00:13:04,599 I don't believe 105 00:13:04,877 --> 00:13:06,704 Her Majesty will agree to it. 106 00:13:07,814 --> 00:13:10,136 Are you saying she doesn't want our country to improve? 107 00:13:10,551 --> 00:13:13,409 Your Majesty is doing the right thing, 108 00:13:13,459 --> 00:13:17,152 but she is far too trusting of outsiders' words. 109 00:13:18,124 --> 00:13:20,383 There's something Your Majesty can do. 110 00:13:21,351 --> 00:13:23,071 - What is it? - Come take a look. 111 00:13:31,490 --> 00:13:33,410 The Imperial Household Department received this. 112 00:13:33,884 --> 00:13:34,884 Oh? 113 00:13:38,487 --> 00:13:41,406 Look, the officials wish to use the navy's funds 114 00:13:41,664 --> 00:13:44,022 to renovate Summer Palace for the Empress Dowager. 115 00:13:44,809 --> 00:13:46,612 I don't understand what they're thinking. 116 00:13:46,721 --> 00:13:47,968 Is our navy more important 117 00:13:48,019 --> 00:13:50,128 or is the Empress Dowager's garden more important? 118 00:13:50,179 --> 00:13:51,797 Currying her favor 119 00:13:51,868 --> 00:13:53,083 is all these officials do. 120 00:13:53,367 --> 00:13:54,367 How absurd! 121 00:13:58,524 --> 00:13:59,539 Listen, Xiaode, 122 00:13:59,590 --> 00:14:02,299 the Emperor has ordered that no one is to disturb him tonight. 123 00:14:02,350 --> 00:14:03,275 So what? 124 00:14:03,326 --> 00:14:05,041 I'm here on the orders of the Empress Dowager. 125 00:14:05,091 --> 00:14:06,210 How dare you get in my way? 126 00:14:06,261 --> 00:14:09,544 Tell me, do you want to lose your head? - Come on, Xiaode, 127 00:14:09,728 --> 00:14:12,223 give me a break here. The Emperor will get mad 128 00:14:12,273 --> 00:14:13,892 and I'll have to take the blame. 129 00:14:14,187 --> 00:14:15,187 I see now. 130 00:14:15,278 --> 00:14:18,122 You're choosing over the Emperor over the Empress Dowager? 131 00:14:18,184 --> 00:14:19,277 Is that it? 132 00:14:19,328 --> 00:14:20,810 - Hmph! - Come on, 133 00:14:20,951 --> 00:14:23,906 that's not it. Please understand my position. 134 00:14:24,007 --> 00:14:25,035 Nonsense! 135 00:14:25,085 --> 00:14:27,202 Step aside, I'm going to see the Emperor! 136 00:14:27,319 --> 00:14:28,840 Xiaode! Xiaode! 137 00:14:34,367 --> 00:14:35,469 Greetings, Your Majesty. 138 00:14:35,883 --> 00:14:37,343 What do you want at this hour? 139 00:14:37,429 --> 00:14:39,725 There's something I must relay to Your Majesty. 140 00:14:40,067 --> 00:14:41,067 What is it? 141 00:14:43,428 --> 00:14:45,309 I must relay it to only Your Majesty. 142 00:14:54,739 --> 00:14:56,514 - Go on. - Understood. 143 00:14:57,008 --> 00:14:59,342 The Empress feels unwell. 144 00:14:59,476 --> 00:15:01,249 Your Majesty should go to her. 145 00:15:01,606 --> 00:15:02,606 I don't have the time. 146 00:15:02,850 --> 00:15:06,405 It's best if Your Majesty goes to her. 147 00:15:06,655 --> 00:15:08,030 What? 148 00:15:08,599 --> 00:15:11,518 If anything happens because Your Majesty's refusal, 149 00:15:11,675 --> 00:15:12,835 I cannot be held responsible. 150 00:15:13,650 --> 00:15:14,671 What are you saying? 151 00:15:14,721 --> 00:15:16,441 The message comes from the Empress Dowager. 152 00:15:16,773 --> 00:15:18,105 I don't care, I'm not going. 153 00:15:18,514 --> 00:15:21,369 Then I shall relay Your Majesty's response to the Empress Dowager. 154 00:15:21,420 --> 00:15:22,486 Go ahead. 155 00:15:22,537 --> 00:15:23,849 That's easy, then. 156 00:15:24,326 --> 00:15:25,422 How dare you! 157 00:15:25,578 --> 00:15:26,578 Your Majesty. 158 00:15:26,672 --> 00:15:28,778 Who gave you the permission to be so insolent?! 159 00:15:29,429 --> 00:15:30,968 - I... - Repent! 160 00:15:31,932 --> 00:15:32,932 Understood. 161 00:15:34,652 --> 00:15:42,050 I apologize, I apologize, I apologize... 162 00:15:42,205 --> 00:15:46,962 - I apologize... - Go away! 163 00:15:47,080 --> 00:15:48,080 Understood. 164 00:15:49,069 --> 00:15:50,104 Thank you, Your Majesty. 165 00:15:53,846 --> 00:15:55,115 - Come back here! - Understood. 166 00:15:57,055 --> 00:15:58,128 - Tell your master... - Understood. 167 00:15:58,178 --> 00:15:59,324 - Tell the Empress Dowager... - Understood. 168 00:15:59,374 --> 00:16:00,709 - Tell the whole world... - Understood. 169 00:16:00,759 --> 00:16:01,717 I will be wherever I please! 170 00:16:01,767 --> 00:16:02,410 No one tells me otherwise! 171 00:16:02,460 --> 00:16:03,795 Understood... 172 00:16:04,014 --> 00:16:05,463 - Go! - Understood... 173 00:16:09,135 --> 00:16:10,135 Your Majesty... 174 00:16:16,418 --> 00:16:19,712 What hairstyle will you make for me today? 175 00:16:20,150 --> 00:16:23,790 Your Majesty. I spent half of last night 176 00:16:23,840 --> 00:16:27,574 creating a new hairstyle, called "The Phoenix Faces the Sun." 177 00:16:27,723 --> 00:16:29,874 That's not a bad name. 178 00:16:30,371 --> 00:16:31,982 - I'll leave it to you. - Understood. 179 00:16:33,570 --> 00:16:36,472 Eunuch Li creates great hairstyles for Your Majesty. 180 00:16:36,522 --> 00:16:38,673 And he does a new one every day. 181 00:16:39,089 --> 00:16:41,852 It doesn't feel right when other people comb my hair. 182 00:16:42,061 --> 00:16:44,342 Li is the only one who hasn't 183 00:16:44,392 --> 00:16:47,362 broken a single strand of hair all these years. 184 00:16:47,571 --> 00:16:49,452 That's far too high of a praise, Your Majesty. 185 00:16:49,922 --> 00:16:51,249 It's not because of my skills. 186 00:16:51,299 --> 00:16:55,295 It's because Your Majesty is in such good health. 187 00:17:15,912 --> 00:17:18,920 Please pick a flower, Your Majesty. 188 00:17:20,992 --> 00:17:22,315 Let me take a look. 189 00:17:42,805 --> 00:17:45,336 Your Majesty, the Empress has come to pay a visit. 190 00:17:45,455 --> 00:17:47,322 Ask her to come in. 191 00:17:47,408 --> 00:17:48,408 Understood. 192 00:17:52,211 --> 00:17:54,272 The Empress may see the Empress Dowager. 193 00:18:14,802 --> 00:18:16,778 Greetings, Your Majesty. 194 00:18:17,281 --> 00:18:18,281 Stand up. 195 00:18:18,975 --> 00:18:20,118 Thank you, Your Majesty. 196 00:18:27,270 --> 00:18:28,431 Your Majesty... 197 00:18:29,926 --> 00:18:31,896 What's wrong, child? 198 00:18:34,393 --> 00:18:36,196 Please help me, Your Majesty. 199 00:18:36,446 --> 00:18:38,471 Who has wronged you? 200 00:18:40,437 --> 00:18:42,849 What's happened? 201 00:18:46,502 --> 00:18:47,502 Last night, 202 00:18:48,038 --> 00:18:49,100 Xiaode was... 203 00:18:49,645 --> 00:18:53,239 - He was beaten. - By whom? 204 00:18:54,625 --> 00:18:55,625 It was... 205 00:18:56,507 --> 00:18:57,866 the Emperor. 206 00:18:58,432 --> 00:19:00,673 Xiaode is a clever fellow, isn't he? 207 00:19:01,041 --> 00:19:03,112 Why was he beaten? 208 00:19:04,975 --> 00:19:05,975 He... 209 00:19:08,426 --> 00:19:10,060 I get it. 210 00:19:10,226 --> 00:19:11,909 - Call Xiaode in. - Understood. 211 00:19:12,573 --> 00:19:14,366 - Call Xiaode in! - Understood. 212 00:19:14,824 --> 00:19:18,757 Stand up, I'll take care of this. 213 00:19:20,998 --> 00:19:22,699 Thank you, Your Majesty. 214 00:19:24,652 --> 00:19:26,659 Greetings, Your Majesty. 215 00:19:27,068 --> 00:19:30,830 What happened last night? 216 00:19:31,437 --> 00:19:32,643 Your Majesty, 217 00:19:33,039 --> 00:19:37,102 Last night, I mentioned to the Emperor that 218 00:19:37,152 --> 00:19:39,294 the Empress is unwell. 219 00:19:39,703 --> 00:19:41,836 I asked the Emperor whether he should see to her. 220 00:19:42,169 --> 00:19:43,757 But before I finished speaking, 221 00:19:43,807 --> 00:19:45,967 he lost his temper. 222 00:19:48,802 --> 00:19:52,411 Are you two not getting along? 223 00:19:56,030 --> 00:19:58,428 Your Majesty, the truth is, 224 00:19:58,478 --> 00:20:03,041 The Emperor hasn't been to the Empress' chambers since the wedding. 225 00:20:03,450 --> 00:20:04,450 Oh? 226 00:20:04,503 --> 00:20:06,028 Is that so? 227 00:20:06,078 --> 00:20:07,482 Why wasn't I told sooner? 228 00:20:07,761 --> 00:20:08,776 Hmph. 229 00:20:08,886 --> 00:20:10,836 I chose the Empress myself. 230 00:20:10,886 --> 00:20:13,289 How dare he belittle her? 231 00:20:13,959 --> 00:20:15,561 Your Majesty is right. 232 00:20:15,795 --> 00:20:17,679 I've told the Emperor 233 00:20:17,929 --> 00:20:19,918 about Your Majesty's command, 234 00:20:20,101 --> 00:20:21,243 but the Emperor... 235 00:20:21,844 --> 00:20:23,284 What about him? 236 00:20:23,698 --> 00:20:25,322 I don't dare say it. 237 00:20:25,372 --> 00:20:27,289 - Out with it. - Understood. 238 00:20:28,189 --> 00:20:31,594 His Majesty said he shall be wherever he pleases 239 00:20:31,645 --> 00:20:33,215 and no one can tell him otherwise. 240 00:20:33,266 --> 00:20:37,564 - Not even Your Majesty... - How dare he? 241 00:20:38,189 --> 00:20:39,764 He's changed. 242 00:20:39,998 --> 00:20:42,167 Did someone egg him on? 243 00:20:42,646 --> 00:20:43,646 Your Majesty, 244 00:20:44,007 --> 00:20:48,286 The Emperor has been spending his days with Mr. Weng 245 00:20:48,336 --> 00:20:50,721 and his nights with Concubine Zhen. 246 00:20:51,301 --> 00:20:52,817 They're inseparable. 247 00:20:52,867 --> 00:20:56,053 I hear that he listens to everything she says. 248 00:20:56,624 --> 00:20:59,297 If she wasn't present last night, 249 00:20:59,738 --> 00:21:02,069 Xiaode would not have been beaten. 250 00:21:02,676 --> 00:21:04,080 Oh... 251 00:21:04,694 --> 00:21:06,017 Well, then... 252 00:21:06,656 --> 00:21:08,285 (Laughter) 253 00:21:09,781 --> 00:21:12,922 Your Majesty, an urgent memorial from the Household Department. 254 00:21:13,131 --> 00:21:14,310 What is it? 255 00:21:14,706 --> 00:21:17,059 Li, take a look for me. 256 00:21:17,109 --> 00:21:18,109 Understood. 257 00:21:31,195 --> 00:21:32,302 Your Majesty, 258 00:21:32,954 --> 00:21:35,422 the Summer Palace reconstruction has been canceled. 259 00:21:35,473 --> 00:21:36,457 What? 260 00:21:36,508 --> 00:21:39,907 The funding request has been rejected by His Majesty. 261 00:21:40,003 --> 00:21:41,578 How dare he?! 262 00:21:41,787 --> 00:21:43,861 His Majesty wrote this himself. 263 00:21:43,911 --> 00:21:45,243 Please take a look. 264 00:21:51,747 --> 00:21:55,081 "The navy's funds are for national security." 265 00:21:55,131 --> 00:21:58,956 "It cannot be diverted without authorization." 266 00:22:00,912 --> 00:22:04,264 I just needed a small garden to move my feet. 267 00:22:04,314 --> 00:22:05,869 How is that wasteful?! 268 00:22:06,166 --> 00:22:08,058 Your Majesty is right, 269 00:22:08,544 --> 00:22:10,200 but please don't be angry. 270 00:22:10,623 --> 00:22:12,013 The Emperor can't possibly 271 00:22:12,063 --> 00:22:13,314 do that to Your Majesty. 272 00:22:14,178 --> 00:22:17,355 When did the Emperor reject this memorial? 273 00:22:18,034 --> 00:22:20,955 Your Majesty, it was done last night in Tongyu Pavilion. 274 00:22:21,024 --> 00:22:24,813 I hear that Concubine Zhen was also present. 275 00:22:27,468 --> 00:22:28,468 I see... 276 00:22:44,015 --> 00:22:46,418 - Greetings, Concubine Jin. - As you were. 277 00:22:47,023 --> 00:22:49,102 - Where's my sister? - Concubine Zhen is changing. 278 00:22:49,696 --> 00:22:53,024 She invited me here for the portrait and she's the one that's late. 279 00:22:53,444 --> 00:22:54,821 Have you tried this? 280 00:22:55,100 --> 00:22:56,189 Not yet. 281 00:22:56,486 --> 00:23:00,158 Isn't this a strange contraption? 282 00:23:00,567 --> 00:23:04,311 It flashes and captures your picture. 283 00:23:05,520 --> 00:23:08,214 Concubine Jin, everything is upside down in there. 284 00:23:08,264 --> 00:23:09,288 Take a look. 285 00:23:25,017 --> 00:23:26,038 Jin! 286 00:23:26,089 --> 00:23:27,241 Zhen! 287 00:23:29,295 --> 00:23:30,766 Why are you dressed like this? 288 00:23:30,816 --> 00:23:32,922 I wanted a portrait in men's clothing. 289 00:23:33,610 --> 00:23:36,728 If the Empress Dowager sees you in this... 290 00:23:36,778 --> 00:23:38,983 I'm not afraid, I'm in my own home. 291 00:23:42,310 --> 00:23:47,773 Sis, you must now that she has eyes and ears everywhere. 292 00:23:48,036 --> 00:23:50,511 Not even a fart gets past her. 293 00:23:51,566 --> 00:23:53,069 So what? 294 00:23:54,070 --> 00:23:59,033 I despise those troublemaking, good-for-nothing leeches. 295 00:23:59,083 --> 00:24:00,874 You need to watch what you say. 296 00:24:01,960 --> 00:24:04,214 If you offend them, 297 00:24:04,264 --> 00:24:06,091 harm will come to you. 298 00:24:06,876 --> 00:24:07,929 I'm not afraid of them. 299 00:24:08,338 --> 00:24:10,399 What can they possibly do to me? 300 00:24:10,627 --> 00:24:11,659 Kill me? 301 00:24:12,334 --> 00:24:13,355 That's enough. 302 00:24:13,405 --> 00:24:14,584 Let's speak no more of this. 303 00:24:15,677 --> 00:24:17,712 - Shall we take the picture? - We shall. 304 00:24:19,268 --> 00:24:21,167 Jin, let me take one of you first. 305 00:24:21,376 --> 00:24:24,145 Very well. Where should we take it? 306 00:24:24,424 --> 00:24:26,143 I'll find a good spot for you. 307 00:24:28,069 --> 00:24:29,527 Stand over there, Jin. 308 00:24:29,651 --> 00:24:30,651 Sure. 309 00:24:35,496 --> 00:24:37,026 Move a little to your right. 310 00:24:38,151 --> 00:24:39,151 A little more. 311 00:24:40,691 --> 00:24:41,691 Good. 312 00:24:42,032 --> 00:24:43,121 Lift your head. 313 00:24:44,050 --> 00:24:45,535 Too high. A little lower. 314 00:24:46,528 --> 00:24:47,528 Good. 315 00:24:47,989 --> 00:24:48,989 Give me a smile. 316 00:24:49,778 --> 00:24:50,778 A bigger smile. 317 00:24:51,722 --> 00:24:52,766 Good. 318 00:24:55,043 --> 00:24:58,121 You have to look this way, Jin... 319 00:25:10,967 --> 00:25:12,899 Greetings, Your Majesty. 320 00:25:13,147 --> 00:25:14,327 As you were. 321 00:25:14,580 --> 00:25:16,006 Thank you, Your Majesty. 322 00:25:31,926 --> 00:25:33,897 Let me take a look at you. 323 00:25:34,761 --> 00:25:35,761 Not you. 324 00:25:45,866 --> 00:25:49,367 I was wondering how a boy had wandered into the palace. 325 00:25:49,947 --> 00:25:51,918 Turns out it's you! 326 00:25:52,323 --> 00:25:53,673 What are you two doing? 327 00:25:54,341 --> 00:25:56,896 We were getting our pictures taken. 328 00:25:57,897 --> 00:26:00,003 Pictures? Are you so bored that 329 00:26:00,053 --> 00:26:02,419 you have to play with a Westerner's contraption? 330 00:26:02,850 --> 00:26:05,865 This picture box was a gift from the Emperor. 331 00:26:06,598 --> 00:26:08,182 So what? 332 00:26:08,591 --> 00:26:11,678 - The Emperor overrules me now? Li! - Your Majesty. 333 00:26:12,087 --> 00:26:15,822 - Destroy that Western toy! - Understood. 334 00:26:26,594 --> 00:26:27,728 Your Majesty. 335 00:26:28,016 --> 00:26:29,397 This is a fascinating toy. 336 00:26:29,447 --> 00:26:31,924 Wouldn't it be a waste to destroy it? 337 00:26:32,511 --> 00:26:35,913 - Then you can have it. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 338 00:26:36,547 --> 00:26:38,756 I'm granting it to you, 339 00:26:38,806 --> 00:26:40,372 but it belonged to someone else. 340 00:26:40,642 --> 00:26:41,650 Understood. 341 00:26:43,774 --> 00:26:44,881 Thank you, Concubine Zhen. 342 00:26:49,117 --> 00:26:51,583 That's quite the attitude... 343 00:26:52,512 --> 00:26:53,817 Look at her. 344 00:26:54,015 --> 00:26:55,981 Is that not the outfit 345 00:26:56,031 --> 00:26:58,848 of the Emperor? 346 00:27:00,283 --> 00:27:02,645 Empress, if it displeases Your Majesty, 347 00:27:02,695 --> 00:27:04,900 - I can change out of it right away. - Zhen. 348 00:27:05,129 --> 00:27:07,775 I don't dare to give such an order, 349 00:27:08,009 --> 00:27:11,708 but don't forget that there are rules in the palace. 350 00:27:12,317 --> 00:27:14,396 Your Majesty, don't you agree? 351 00:27:14,452 --> 00:27:15,452 Right. 352 00:27:16,664 --> 00:27:19,210 Who gave you permission to dress like this? 353 00:27:19,791 --> 00:27:21,942 Was it a gift from the Emperor as well? 354 00:27:22,250 --> 00:27:24,216 I only wore it for the picture. 355 00:27:24,266 --> 00:27:27,006 That doesn't mean you can disregard the family's rules. 356 00:27:27,056 --> 00:27:29,854 There's no rule that forbids me from wearing men's clothes. 357 00:27:29,937 --> 00:27:32,084 What? How dare you talk back to me? 358 00:27:32,134 --> 00:27:33,538 I decide the rules here! 359 00:27:33,891 --> 00:27:37,382 Take those clothes off and tear them apart! 360 00:27:37,780 --> 00:27:38,780 Please show mercy. 361 00:27:38,901 --> 00:27:39,901 Stay out of this! 362 00:27:40,168 --> 00:27:41,545 - Do it! - Understood! 363 00:27:47,440 --> 00:27:48,440 On your knees! 364 00:27:48,970 --> 00:27:51,186 Zhen... Zhen... 365 00:27:51,236 --> 00:27:52,971 I said off your knees! 366 00:27:58,537 --> 00:28:00,035 Oh, goodness, me. 367 00:28:00,085 --> 00:28:02,182 She almost slapped my teeth off. 368 00:28:02,391 --> 00:28:04,843 Your Majesty, I've never been beaten 369 00:28:04,893 --> 00:28:06,324 on your behalf! 370 00:28:08,185 --> 00:28:10,624 You should mind the master when you beat a dog! 371 00:28:10,833 --> 00:28:12,318 What is this insolence?! 372 00:28:12,527 --> 00:28:14,840 Li, slap her! 373 00:28:23,848 --> 00:28:24,848 Concubine Zhen, 374 00:28:25,549 --> 00:28:27,628 I'm only acting on Her Majesty's orders. 375 00:28:28,316 --> 00:28:29,996 It's not personal. You can't not blame me. 376 00:28:32,155 --> 00:28:33,155 Stop! 377 00:28:34,167 --> 00:28:35,323 How dare you, bastard? 378 00:28:35,416 --> 00:28:36,463 Stop! 379 00:28:36,514 --> 00:28:38,504 I ordered him to do it! How dare you?! 380 00:28:43,107 --> 00:28:44,113 That's how it is? 381 00:28:44,164 --> 00:28:47,531 You haven't even greeted me and you're tending to your mistress? 382 00:28:52,679 --> 00:28:53,679 My apologies. 383 00:28:54,391 --> 00:28:58,378 Fine, but you're getting more insolent by the day. 384 00:28:58,487 --> 00:28:59,684 Let me ask you, 385 00:28:59,747 --> 00:29:03,058 were you the one who rejected this memorial about funding? 386 00:29:03,109 --> 00:29:03,885 I did. 387 00:29:03,935 --> 00:29:05,591 Didn't you know that I ordered it? 388 00:29:05,642 --> 00:29:06,710 I do. 389 00:29:06,761 --> 00:29:08,581 In that case, why did you reject it? 390 00:29:08,883 --> 00:29:10,980 Do you still give a damn about me? 391 00:29:14,193 --> 00:29:17,419 Your Majesty, the navy needs the funds for warships. 392 00:29:17,625 --> 00:29:19,519 That's why I don't dare divert it. 393 00:29:19,569 --> 00:29:23,100 If Your Majesty wants a garden, I can discuss it with the governors... 394 00:29:23,547 --> 00:29:27,894 The Empress Dowager is departing! 395 00:29:48,882 --> 00:29:49,882 Your Majesty. 396 00:29:50,969 --> 00:29:52,832 Are you alright, Zhen? 397 00:29:53,098 --> 00:29:54,098 I'm fine. 398 00:29:55,042 --> 00:29:56,042 But... 399 00:29:57,645 --> 00:29:58,645 Your Majesty. 400 00:30:00,921 --> 00:30:02,037 Our navy... 401 00:30:10,290 --> 00:30:13,890 1894, the 20th year of Guangxu Emperor's rule 402 00:30:15,250 --> 00:30:17,344 Korea has always been our vassal state. 403 00:30:17,945 --> 00:30:21,270 But Japan sent in its army under the guise of quelling a revolt. 404 00:30:21,320 --> 00:30:23,498 It's clearly an excuse for annexation. 405 00:30:24,103 --> 00:30:27,028 This has been dragging on for too long. 406 00:30:27,237 --> 00:30:30,072 Tell me how we should resolve this. 407 00:30:32,299 --> 00:30:37,222 I think the only way is to go to war. 408 00:30:37,631 --> 00:30:40,038 Our navy isn't strong enough. 409 00:30:40,088 --> 00:30:42,536 I'm afraid we won't be able to defeat them. 410 00:30:43,161 --> 00:30:45,978 The navy... The navy! 411 00:30:46,203 --> 00:30:49,650 Where has our navy gone? If it wasn't for... 412 00:30:51,103 --> 00:30:52,103 Your Majesty. 413 00:30:52,210 --> 00:30:54,824 As long as our soldiers give their all, 414 00:30:54,874 --> 00:30:57,079 we should be able to put up a fight. 415 00:30:57,875 --> 00:31:00,485 Please approach with caution, Your Majesty. 416 00:31:00,809 --> 00:31:04,004 I know this may not be a battle we can win, 417 00:31:04,800 --> 00:31:07,576 but we can't just give Korea away without a fight. 418 00:31:07,626 --> 00:31:08,638 We should go to war. 419 00:31:08,688 --> 00:31:10,209 There's a chance we can win. 420 00:31:11,086 --> 00:31:13,016 Mr. Weng, write a public proclamation. 421 00:31:13,066 --> 00:31:14,266 We're going to war with Japan! 422 00:31:38,098 --> 00:31:39,098 We've lost... 423 00:31:41,281 --> 00:31:42,406 We've lost again. 424 00:31:43,594 --> 00:31:45,961 I pray to you, ancestors, 425 00:31:47,441 --> 00:31:49,421 please protect the Great Qing. 426 00:31:49,619 --> 00:31:52,778 Please protect the Great Qing... 427 00:31:55,379 --> 00:31:58,979 1898, the 24th year of Guangxu Emperor's rule. 428 00:32:15,622 --> 00:32:17,953 I, Kang Youwei, greet Your Majesty. 429 00:32:20,268 --> 00:32:21,469 Please stand. 430 00:32:21,519 --> 00:32:22,563 Thank you, Your Majesty. 431 00:32:27,256 --> 00:32:30,910 Mr. Weng sings your praises. 432 00:32:31,607 --> 00:32:32,939 I am flattered, Your Majesty. 433 00:32:33,218 --> 00:32:35,846 I am here to serve. 434 00:32:36,577 --> 00:32:38,462 How do you think 435 00:32:38,512 --> 00:32:41,221 we should implement reforms? 436 00:32:42,134 --> 00:32:46,589 We must first establish a constitution and a political system. 437 00:32:46,998 --> 00:32:49,038 We must repair our weapons and recruit new solders. 438 00:32:49,232 --> 00:32:51,090 We should observe neighboring countries 439 00:32:51,140 --> 00:32:53,813 and analyze how they became prosperous. 440 00:32:54,022 --> 00:32:57,181 We shall use their strengths to fix our flaws. 441 00:32:57,950 --> 00:33:00,096 Your Majesty, please show determination 442 00:33:00,146 --> 00:33:01,346 and implement reforms at once. 443 00:33:10,765 --> 00:33:14,428 I, Ronglu, greet Your Majesty. 444 00:33:15,116 --> 00:33:16,116 Ronglu, 445 00:33:16,313 --> 00:33:19,809 I'm appointing you as the Viceroy of Zhili. 446 00:33:19,859 --> 00:33:22,001 You will oversee the military in the Beiyang region. 447 00:33:22,408 --> 00:33:25,981 Keep a close eye on things when you get to Tianjin. 448 00:33:26,390 --> 00:33:29,220 If there's any trouble, 449 00:33:29,270 --> 00:33:32,537 come see me right away with soldiers in tow. 450 00:33:33,126 --> 00:33:34,151 Don't forget your orders. 451 00:33:34,352 --> 00:33:38,825 Understood. Thank you, Your Majesty. 452 00:33:38,933 --> 00:33:42,155 Those conservative ministers oppose me at every turn. 453 00:33:42,942 --> 00:33:45,106 What should I do? 454 00:33:45,156 --> 00:33:47,955 I believe Your Majesty must show your resolve 455 00:33:48,164 --> 00:33:51,611 and dismiss all those useless officials. 456 00:33:52,191 --> 00:33:53,905 It will conserve expenditures 457 00:33:53,955 --> 00:33:55,692 and pave the way for a new government. 458 00:33:56,450 --> 00:34:00,365 But the veteran officials are loyal to the Empress Dowager. 459 00:34:00,736 --> 00:34:03,130 I must be wary of that. 460 00:34:04,257 --> 00:34:06,678 Your Majesty, it's because of those people 461 00:34:07,301 --> 00:34:09,506 that China has fallen to its current state. 462 00:34:12,471 --> 00:34:15,684 The new and the old cannot co-exist. 463 00:34:17,324 --> 00:34:18,324 Very well. 464 00:34:18,570 --> 00:34:21,265 It shall be done! 465 00:34:21,315 --> 00:34:24,321 It was done without even consulting me once! 466 00:34:24,530 --> 00:34:26,595 He is clearly out of control. 467 00:34:26,645 --> 00:34:28,899 We have served Your Majesty for decades! 468 00:34:28,949 --> 00:34:32,036 We're all devastated. 469 00:34:32,430 --> 00:34:35,958 I believe the Emperor's reforms won't work. 470 00:34:36,182 --> 00:34:38,247 Your Majesty must intervene! 471 00:34:38,297 --> 00:34:40,457 Please, Your Majesty! Please! 472 00:34:40,866 --> 00:34:42,985 Reforms? 473 00:34:43,035 --> 00:34:44,853 I call it treason. 474 00:34:45,062 --> 00:34:46,619 As long as I live, 475 00:34:46,673 --> 00:34:48,527 he doesn't get the last word! 476 00:34:49,177 --> 00:34:50,212 Step down for now. 477 00:34:50,421 --> 00:34:53,224 I will sort this out. 478 00:35:01,047 --> 00:35:02,047 Your Majesty, 479 00:35:02,289 --> 00:35:03,477 it's getting late. 480 00:35:04,001 --> 00:35:05,243 Please take some rest. 481 00:35:12,503 --> 00:35:14,258 Your Majesty has worked 482 00:35:14,519 --> 00:35:16,643 day and night since making the reforms. 483 00:35:17,428 --> 00:35:19,597 Our nation's affairs may be important, 484 00:35:20,058 --> 00:35:22,209 but Your Majesty must take good care. 485 00:35:24,767 --> 00:35:25,767 Sun De... 486 00:35:25,993 --> 00:35:29,062 You must know the future of our nation 487 00:35:29,350 --> 00:35:31,303 - depends on this. - I understand. 488 00:35:37,213 --> 00:35:40,588 Your Majesty, I have just heard very important news. 489 00:35:41,553 --> 00:35:42,553 What is it? 490 00:35:42,716 --> 00:35:44,097 The Empress Dowager has decided 491 00:35:44,147 --> 00:35:47,927 to accompany you to Tianjin for troop inspection. 492 00:35:48,244 --> 00:35:49,231 Really? 493 00:35:49,281 --> 00:35:52,278 I hear that when Your Majesty leaves Beijing, 494 00:35:52,487 --> 00:35:55,475 she will dismiss and arrest the reformist ministers. 495 00:35:56,379 --> 00:35:57,702 What? 496 00:36:00,087 --> 00:36:01,473 There's another thing... 497 00:36:02,492 --> 00:36:03,648 But I don't dare say it. 498 00:36:03,698 --> 00:36:04,698 Out with it. 499 00:36:05,012 --> 00:36:09,887 I hear the Empress Dowager will depose Your Majesty 500 00:36:10,236 --> 00:36:12,153 and appoint another emperor. 501 00:36:14,207 --> 00:36:16,196 I don't care about being deposed, 502 00:36:16,866 --> 00:36:19,899 but if we continue the status quo, the Great Qing is surely doomed. 503 00:36:20,631 --> 00:36:21,632 Your Majesty, 504 00:36:21,683 --> 00:36:23,861 shall we ask Mr. Kang what to do? 505 00:36:34,399 --> 00:36:35,834 "We are in a dire straits." 506 00:36:35,884 --> 00:36:38,021 "Only reforms will save China," 507 00:36:38,071 --> 00:36:39,711 "but the Empress Dowager does not agree." 508 00:36:39,871 --> 00:36:44,245 "The reforms have angered her and made my position vulnerable." 509 00:36:45,405 --> 00:36:47,587 "If you and the others work together" 510 00:36:47,637 --> 00:36:49,702 "to salvage our plans," 511 00:36:49,752 --> 00:36:51,750 "It would be most desired." 512 00:36:52,762 --> 00:36:53,762 "So ordered." 513 00:36:55,698 --> 00:36:59,766 His Majesty's two secret decrees both include the phrase, 514 00:37:00,686 --> 00:37:02,495 "My position is vulnerable." 515 00:37:03,635 --> 00:37:05,606 Is the Emperor saying that 516 00:37:06,130 --> 00:37:09,410 the Empress Dowager has only become angrier 517 00:37:09,460 --> 00:37:12,043 and plans to make changes of her own? 518 00:37:12,938 --> 00:37:15,125 We were just discussing this. 519 00:37:16,673 --> 00:37:18,248 Looks like there's no choice 520 00:37:19,629 --> 00:37:22,126 but for the Emperor to strike first. 521 00:37:22,176 --> 00:37:23,251 Strike first? 522 00:37:23,301 --> 00:37:24,301 Right. 523 00:37:25,159 --> 00:37:27,166 I shall tell the Emperor 524 00:37:27,607 --> 00:37:31,495 - to send Yuan Shikai to Tianjin. - Yuan Shikai? 525 00:37:45,045 --> 00:37:46,098 Greetings, Your Majesty. 526 00:37:47,097 --> 00:37:48,618 Greetings, Your Majesty. 527 00:37:49,385 --> 00:37:50,969 - Stand up. - Yes, Your Majesty. 528 00:37:55,709 --> 00:37:56,685 Emperor, 529 00:37:56,735 --> 00:37:59,606 you seem to have lost weight. 530 00:38:00,778 --> 00:38:02,416 I'm doing just fine. 531 00:38:03,025 --> 00:38:05,243 You shouldn't push yourself 532 00:38:05,293 --> 00:38:07,129 and slow down. 533 00:38:08,488 --> 00:38:09,505 Thank you, Your Majesty. 534 00:38:09,775 --> 00:38:12,970 I've been busy because of the government reforms. 535 00:38:13,865 --> 00:38:17,793 So that's why you haven't come to see me. 536 00:38:17,843 --> 00:38:18,843 Is that right? 537 00:38:20,160 --> 00:38:23,251 Your Majesty is on my mind every day. 538 00:38:23,301 --> 00:38:24,301 Good. 539 00:38:24,410 --> 00:38:26,903 You haven't forgotten your filial duties. 540 00:38:27,020 --> 00:38:28,016 I have not. 541 00:38:28,066 --> 00:38:31,216 So you do obey my words, then. 542 00:38:32,145 --> 00:38:35,574 - I always have, Your Majesty. - Very good. 543 00:38:36,044 --> 00:38:37,907 Are you carrying your imperial seal? 544 00:38:38,440 --> 00:38:39,440 I have it with me. 545 00:38:39,819 --> 00:38:41,043 Give it to me. 546 00:38:43,356 --> 00:38:44,356 Yes, Your Majesty. 547 00:38:52,490 --> 00:38:55,604 - Call Yang Chongyi in. - Understood. 548 00:38:59,469 --> 00:39:00,634 Is it done? 549 00:39:00,684 --> 00:39:02,029 It is, Your Majesty. 550 00:39:02,079 --> 00:39:03,402 Please take a look. 551 00:39:03,611 --> 00:39:04,920 Read it to me. 552 00:39:04,970 --> 00:39:05,970 Yes, Your Majesty. 553 00:39:10,439 --> 00:39:13,503 "Kang Youwei from the Ministry of Works took part in a conspiracy" 554 00:39:13,553 --> 00:39:14,637 "for his personal gain." 555 00:39:14,687 --> 00:39:15,866 "He is to be dismissed" 556 00:39:16,075 --> 00:39:18,293 "and transferred to the Ministry of Justice." 557 00:39:18,343 --> 00:39:19,468 Good. Carry it out. 558 00:39:19,877 --> 00:39:23,576 - Li, here's the Imperial Seal. - Understood. 559 00:39:26,359 --> 00:39:27,434 Your Majesty... 560 00:39:27,484 --> 00:39:29,374 What, do you intend to disobey me? 561 00:39:29,783 --> 00:39:31,196 I would not dare. 562 00:39:32,318 --> 00:39:35,454 Your Majesty can punish whomever you want, 563 00:39:35,504 --> 00:39:36,941 why use my... 564 00:39:37,147 --> 00:39:39,118 You're the Emperor. 565 00:39:39,570 --> 00:39:42,000 You must issue the edict. 566 00:39:42,309 --> 00:39:45,450 Otherwise, I would be overstepping my authority, right? 567 00:39:46,991 --> 00:39:47,991 Right. 568 00:39:48,279 --> 00:39:50,965 Li, when you are done with the seal, 569 00:39:51,015 --> 00:39:53,337 - hand the edict to Minister Yang. - Understood. 570 00:39:54,089 --> 00:39:57,063 Yang, get the relevant parties organized 571 00:39:57,113 --> 00:39:58,673 and arrange for the arrest. 572 00:39:59,037 --> 00:40:00,769 But be careful. 573 00:40:00,819 --> 00:40:03,834 - Don't let word get out. - Understood, Your Majesty. 574 00:40:04,922 --> 00:40:07,622 - Return the seal to His Majesty. - Understood. 575 00:40:12,982 --> 00:40:14,188 Emperor, 576 00:40:14,413 --> 00:40:16,370 now that business is taken care of, 577 00:40:16,420 --> 00:40:18,364 shall we enjoy some opera? 578 00:40:19,173 --> 00:40:21,607 I feel a headache coming on. 579 00:40:21,657 --> 00:40:23,135 I would like to return to the palace. 580 00:40:23,185 --> 00:40:24,412 Pardon me, Your Majesty. 581 00:40:24,763 --> 00:40:26,614 - Back to the palace? - Yes, Your Majesty. 582 00:40:27,669 --> 00:40:30,085 If you feel unwell, 583 00:40:30,135 --> 00:40:32,104 you should get some rest here first. 584 00:40:32,447 --> 00:40:35,804 I'll check on you in a bit, alright? 585 00:40:36,144 --> 00:40:37,144 Yes, Your Majesty. 586 00:40:39,168 --> 00:40:41,337 Keep His Majesty company here. 587 00:40:41,780 --> 00:40:43,085 Yes, Your Majesty. 588 00:40:43,494 --> 00:40:45,937 The Empress Dowager is departing! 589 00:40:45,987 --> 00:40:46,987 Understood! 590 00:40:58,478 --> 00:40:59,832 The Emperor is unwell. 591 00:40:59,882 --> 00:41:01,731 Stay here and take care of him. 592 00:41:01,781 --> 00:41:04,134 You are to stay right here. Is that clear? 593 00:41:04,184 --> 00:41:05,184 Understood. 594 00:41:06,839 --> 00:41:07,959 What do we do, Your Majesty? 595 00:41:08,805 --> 00:41:10,051 We must find a way to tell Kang 596 00:41:10,101 --> 00:41:11,101 to escape. 597 00:41:18,792 --> 00:41:21,319 Your Majesty. Can I help you? 598 00:41:21,370 --> 00:41:22,706 I would like to take a stroll. 599 00:41:22,756 --> 00:41:26,216 The Empress Dowager has ordered Your Majesty to stay here and rest 600 00:41:26,266 --> 00:41:29,013 until Your Majesty's health is restored. 601 00:41:29,429 --> 00:41:30,806 What? 602 00:41:50,141 --> 00:41:51,141 Your Majesty... 603 00:41:51,511 --> 00:41:53,441 Your illness must be treated 604 00:41:53,491 --> 00:41:55,435 without delay. 605 00:41:58,400 --> 00:41:59,400 I know. 606 00:42:00,443 --> 00:42:01,443 But... 607 00:42:51,975 --> 00:42:52,975 Your Majesty, 608 00:42:53,505 --> 00:42:55,269 Sun De has brought over some lotus roots. 609 00:43:00,790 --> 00:43:01,790 Your Majesty, 610 00:43:02,304 --> 00:43:05,337 The lake's caretaker has just picked some fresh lotus roots. 611 00:43:05,546 --> 00:43:06,986 Would Your Majesty care to try some? 612 00:43:07,247 --> 00:43:08,345 I don't want any. 613 00:43:09,283 --> 00:43:11,047 Please have some, Your Majesty. 614 00:43:11,256 --> 00:43:12,256 I'll slice it. 615 00:43:17,335 --> 00:43:18,335 Your Majesty, 616 00:43:18,541 --> 00:43:22,537 lotus root is good in hot weather. 617 00:43:22,746 --> 00:43:25,032 The weather is indeed oddly hot. 618 00:43:25,592 --> 00:43:27,842 Roll up the curtain. 619 00:43:31,734 --> 00:43:32,734 Go keep an eye on him. 620 00:44:08,802 --> 00:44:11,146 It is indeed cooler with the curtain rolled up. 621 00:44:11,196 --> 00:44:13,212 Please rest here, Your Majesty. 622 00:44:16,600 --> 00:44:19,358 I hear Kunming Lake here was replicated from West Lake. 623 00:44:19,408 --> 00:44:20,408 Indeed, Your Majesty. 624 00:44:20,994 --> 00:44:22,852 They do bear some resemblance, 625 00:44:22,902 --> 00:44:24,342 though they're not totally the same. 626 00:44:25,084 --> 00:44:27,721 - It must have cost a fortune. - Yes, Your Majesty. 627 00:44:30,283 --> 00:44:32,393 Which lake is bigger? 628 00:44:32,443 --> 00:44:33,712 West Lake is much larger. 629 00:44:34,187 --> 00:44:36,963 Then why didn't they dig a space larger than West Lake? 630 00:44:37,013 --> 00:44:39,362 Unfortunately, I do not know, Your Majesty. 631 00:44:40,428 --> 00:44:41,629 What opera is 632 00:44:41,679 --> 00:44:43,271 the Empress Dowager watching? 633 00:44:43,872 --> 00:44:46,108 Tan Xinpei's "Showdown at Cuiping Mountain," 634 00:44:46,158 --> 00:44:47,989 Wang Guifen's "Wenzhao Pass"... 635 00:44:48,039 --> 00:44:49,845 - What else? - And... 636 00:44:49,895 --> 00:44:51,249 - Out with it! - Understood. 637 00:44:51,299 --> 00:44:54,102 There's also Sun Juxian's... "Third Mother Teaches Her Son." 638 00:44:54,152 --> 00:44:55,152 Heh Heh... 639 00:44:55,621 --> 00:44:57,214 Anything with action? 640 00:44:57,423 --> 00:45:01,065 Yes, Yu Jusheng's "The Leopard," and Yang Xiaolou's "The Monkey King." 641 00:45:01,115 --> 00:45:03,056 Your Majesty, if you wish, 642 00:45:03,106 --> 00:45:05,226 I can accompany Your Majesty to watch the show later. 643 00:45:05,401 --> 00:45:07,039 No need. I shall rest here 644 00:45:07,759 --> 00:45:09,840 - and chat with you instead. - Understood. 645 00:45:16,063 --> 00:45:18,583 Look, Your Majesty. - What is it? 646 00:45:18,710 --> 00:45:21,482 - Look what they have done. - What is wrong? 647 00:45:21,878 --> 00:45:24,389 I cannot believe they served a lotus root like this. 648 00:45:24,704 --> 00:45:26,729 - Oh? - It's rotten. 649 00:45:30,365 --> 00:45:31,544 Sun De. 650 00:45:34,127 --> 00:45:35,508 Didn't you check check carefully? 651 00:45:35,558 --> 00:45:38,312 - It's rotten! - My sincere apologies! 652 00:45:38,955 --> 00:45:40,363 Sun De, take a look. 653 00:45:40,413 --> 00:45:42,690 The core of the lotus root is rotten. 654 00:45:48,224 --> 00:45:50,583 Why are you standing there? Get out of here! 655 00:45:51,869 --> 00:45:52,869 Sun De. 656 00:46:03,422 --> 00:46:05,006 What's wrong with you?! 657 00:46:05,577 --> 00:46:07,872 How could you be so foolish?! 658 00:46:08,549 --> 00:46:10,281 Lucky that His Majesty has a good temper. 659 00:46:10,331 --> 00:46:13,006 If it was the Empress Dowager, your head would come right off! 660 00:46:13,057 --> 00:46:14,846 - Understood. - Be careful from now on. 661 00:46:14,896 --> 00:46:15,896 Understood. 662 00:46:49,116 --> 00:46:50,120 Mr. Kang. 663 00:46:50,171 --> 00:46:51,178 Eunuch Sun! 664 00:46:54,130 --> 00:46:56,272 Please act as soon as possible, Mr. Kang. 665 00:46:57,003 --> 00:46:58,236 Please excuse me. 666 00:47:20,701 --> 00:47:22,798 ("Order Kang Youwei to leave Peking immediately.") 667 00:47:24,985 --> 00:47:26,048 What? 668 00:47:26,099 --> 00:47:28,117 Who are you looking for?! Please wait! 669 00:47:48,927 --> 00:47:50,115 I, Yuan Shikai. 670 00:47:50,633 --> 00:47:51,633 Greet Your Majesty. 671 00:48:04,410 --> 00:48:05,410 Stand. 672 00:48:06,192 --> 00:48:07,192 Thank you, Your Majesty. 673 00:48:11,875 --> 00:48:13,594 No one knows that you have come, right? 674 00:48:13,981 --> 00:48:16,621 It must be important if Your Majesty needed me this late at night. 675 00:48:17,081 --> 00:48:18,201 I was very careful. 676 00:48:18,251 --> 00:48:19,251 No one knows. 677 00:48:19,619 --> 00:48:20,619 Very good. 678 00:48:21,835 --> 00:48:23,801 You have always been a strong and wise man. 679 00:48:23,851 --> 00:48:26,029 I have a very important task. 680 00:48:26,238 --> 00:48:27,975 Will you do it for me? 681 00:48:29,320 --> 00:48:32,560 By any means necessary, Your Majesty. 682 00:48:32,911 --> 00:48:33,911 Good. 683 00:48:34,299 --> 00:48:35,334 Read this. 684 00:48:35,865 --> 00:48:36,865 Yes, Your Majesty. 685 00:49:12,418 --> 00:49:14,236 Do you understand what I'm asking for? 686 00:49:15,761 --> 00:49:16,761 I do, Your Majesty. 687 00:49:17,417 --> 00:49:19,392 Can you do it? 688 00:49:19,442 --> 00:49:20,442 I can. 689 00:49:23,134 --> 00:49:25,132 This is not issued to just anyone. 690 00:49:25,941 --> 00:49:28,335 It comes with the authority to kill. 691 00:49:28,386 --> 00:49:30,640 Take the first train to Tianjin in the morning. 692 00:49:30,691 --> 00:49:32,870 Kill Ronglu and you will become the Viceroy of Zhili. 693 00:49:32,921 --> 00:49:35,238 Come back to Peking with 10,000 soldiers. 694 00:49:35,328 --> 00:49:37,608 - I shall be here waiting. - Yes, Your Majesty. 695 00:49:40,220 --> 00:49:43,220 You have a huge responsibility. You must exercise caution. 696 00:49:43,986 --> 00:49:46,142 I will not fail, Your Majesty. 697 00:49:46,379 --> 00:49:47,379 Good. 698 00:49:47,809 --> 00:49:49,145 There is no time to waste. 699 00:49:49,195 --> 00:49:50,195 Go. 700 00:49:50,302 --> 00:49:51,302 Understood. 701 00:49:58,649 --> 00:49:59,649 Wait. 702 00:50:05,975 --> 00:50:07,505 Anything else, Your Majesty? 703 00:50:08,436 --> 00:50:09,436 No. 704 00:50:10,175 --> 00:50:11,175 But you must know, 705 00:50:11,336 --> 00:50:14,981 the fate of the Great Qing is in your hands. 706 00:50:16,049 --> 00:50:17,049 Yes, Your Majesty. 707 00:50:23,861 --> 00:50:27,776 My life is in your hands as well. 708 00:50:29,609 --> 00:50:30,609 Yes, Your Majesty. 709 00:50:34,091 --> 00:50:36,345 Lead your soldiers to Summer Palace, 710 00:50:36,395 --> 00:50:38,672 but don't disturb the Empress Dowager. 711 00:50:40,298 --> 00:50:41,387 Yes, Your Majesty. 712 00:51:38,679 --> 00:51:40,272 Greetings, Viceroy. 713 00:51:43,734 --> 00:51:45,403 Sit, Commander Yuan. 714 00:51:45,453 --> 00:51:46,447 I dare not. 715 00:51:46,497 --> 00:51:47,577 Please sit first, Viceroy. 716 00:51:48,612 --> 00:51:50,313 Come sit with me. 717 00:52:03,834 --> 00:52:06,903 - Did you travel here from Peking? - I did. 718 00:52:07,312 --> 00:52:09,697 I arrived on the morning train just now. 719 00:52:10,579 --> 00:52:13,090 Has something happened there in the past few days? 720 00:52:14,147 --> 00:52:15,902 Something did, indeed. 721 00:52:16,190 --> 00:52:17,846 That's why I have come to see you. 722 00:52:19,042 --> 00:52:20,707 What is it? 723 00:52:24,324 --> 00:52:26,106 We should speak alone. 724 00:52:29,206 --> 00:52:30,358 All of you. 725 00:52:31,213 --> 00:52:32,213 Leave the room. 726 00:52:44,469 --> 00:52:45,756 Please read this, Viceroy, 727 00:53:01,617 --> 00:53:02,665 I, Ronglu, 728 00:53:02,715 --> 00:53:04,461 accept the Imperial Decree. 729 00:53:19,468 --> 00:53:22,608 I have been ordered to die. Please execute as ordered. 730 00:53:25,094 --> 00:53:26,327 Please stand, Viceroy. 731 00:53:27,022 --> 00:53:31,270 I came here to ask you for a solution. 732 00:53:31,882 --> 00:53:33,511 What? 733 00:53:35,524 --> 00:53:36,524 So... 734 00:53:37,090 --> 00:53:38,687 what you are saying is... 735 00:53:38,737 --> 00:53:40,082 This task is far too great 736 00:53:40,132 --> 00:53:41,671 for me to bear. 737 00:53:43,313 --> 00:53:45,959 Then we will have to go to the Empress Dowager. 738 00:53:46,238 --> 00:53:47,723 I agree. 739 00:53:48,591 --> 00:53:49,963 But we must act immediately. 740 00:53:50,013 --> 00:53:53,127 - Please go to Peking at once, Viceroy. - I shall. 741 00:54:08,952 --> 00:54:09,952 Your Majesty. 742 00:54:10,680 --> 00:54:11,913 It's morning already. 743 00:54:12,716 --> 00:54:13,841 Please get some rest. 744 00:54:14,743 --> 00:54:15,985 I'll wait here 745 00:54:16,653 --> 00:54:19,200 and call immediately when there's news. 746 00:54:29,700 --> 00:54:31,590 Your Majesty! I bear bad news! 747 00:54:31,641 --> 00:54:32,422 What is it? 748 00:54:32,473 --> 00:54:36,223 Soldiers from Tianjin have replaced the guards outside Imperial City. 749 00:54:39,428 --> 00:54:41,111 I asked Yuan Shikai to bring them. 750 00:54:41,633 --> 00:54:44,656 No, Your Majesty. They are Viceroy Ronglu's soldiers. 751 00:54:44,951 --> 00:54:47,435 What? What about Ronglu? 752 00:54:47,984 --> 00:54:49,662 I hear that he arrived last night 753 00:54:49,712 --> 00:54:51,629 and went straight to Summer Palace. 754 00:54:52,016 --> 00:54:53,626 What about Yuan Shikai? 755 00:54:53,827 --> 00:54:55,177 I do not know, Your Majesty. 756 00:54:56,025 --> 00:54:57,048 No! 757 00:54:57,181 --> 00:54:59,150 - No! - I shall inquire some more. 758 00:55:03,358 --> 00:55:06,104 Your Majesty! The Empress Dowager is returning to the palace. 759 00:55:06,155 --> 00:55:07,749 They have passed Xizhimen. 760 00:55:08,254 --> 00:55:10,687 Consort Jin, Consort Zhen, the Empress Dowager is back. 761 00:55:10,738 --> 00:55:13,332 They've arrived already reached the northern gate. 762 00:55:19,997 --> 00:55:22,107 Your Majesty, The Empress Dowager has arrived, 763 00:55:22,157 --> 00:55:23,412 it's time to greet them. 764 00:55:23,462 --> 00:55:24,462 Hurry! 765 00:55:26,749 --> 00:55:28,892 The Empress Dowager has arrived! 766 00:55:55,066 --> 00:55:56,893 The Empress Dowager has arrived! 767 00:56:23,784 --> 00:56:24,958 I was late to greet you. 768 00:56:25,008 --> 00:56:26,718 Please forgive me, Your Majesty. 769 00:56:26,999 --> 00:56:29,438 Such flattery! 770 00:56:29,647 --> 00:56:30,713 Please stand up. 771 00:56:30,763 --> 00:56:32,374 Thank you, Your Majesty. 772 00:56:37,258 --> 00:56:39,157 Please sit at the throne, Your Majesty. 773 00:56:39,616 --> 00:56:44,647 You think I would dare to be so insubordinate? 774 00:56:45,461 --> 00:56:48,638 Li, get me a chair. 775 00:56:50,141 --> 00:56:51,863 Get the Empress Dowager a chair. 776 00:56:51,914 --> 00:56:52,914 Understood. 777 00:56:53,078 --> 00:56:54,539 - Li. - Yes, Your Majesty. 778 00:56:54,948 --> 00:56:58,404 You serve the Emperor as well. 779 00:56:58,800 --> 00:57:01,671 You want your head to come off? 780 00:57:01,959 --> 00:57:04,578 Your Majesty's reminder is much appreciated. 781 00:57:07,219 --> 00:57:09,109 I apologize, Your Majesty! 782 00:57:14,848 --> 00:57:19,195 I wouldn't dare to sit in the center when His Majesty is here. 783 00:57:19,809 --> 00:57:21,456 - Move it over! - Understood. 784 00:57:44,991 --> 00:57:45,991 I don't know. 785 00:57:55,977 --> 00:57:58,776 I wonder what brings Your Majesty back so early in the morning. 786 00:57:59,264 --> 00:58:01,347 I came to greet you 787 00:58:01,397 --> 00:58:04,074 and beg for my life. 788 00:58:04,124 --> 00:58:05,124 I wouldn't dare. 789 00:58:05,386 --> 00:58:09,967 Really? Then who ordered Yuan Shikai to kill me? 790 00:58:10,943 --> 00:58:13,292 I did no such thing. 791 00:58:13,499 --> 00:58:14,741 You're lying. 792 00:58:15,506 --> 00:58:16,506 What is this then? 793 00:58:25,377 --> 00:58:28,833 Tell me, why did you ask Yuan to go to Tianjin? 794 00:58:29,242 --> 00:58:31,339 - To kill Ronglu. - Then what? 795 00:58:31,411 --> 00:58:34,390 - To lead 10,000 soldiers to Peking. - What for? 796 00:58:34,599 --> 00:58:35,787 To eradicate the opposition. 797 00:58:35,996 --> 00:58:38,219 - And who's that? - Those who oppose the reforms. 798 00:58:38,644 --> 00:58:42,253 Oh! So you're saying that I'm part of this opposition! 799 00:58:42,532 --> 00:58:44,269 Your Majesty, I... 800 00:58:47,578 --> 00:58:48,721 You're really something. 801 00:58:49,450 --> 00:58:51,817 I may not be your biological mother, 802 00:58:52,305 --> 00:58:54,226 but when you were four years old, 803 00:58:54,276 --> 00:58:58,758 I carried you into the palace and appointed you Emperor. 804 00:58:59,619 --> 00:59:03,259 I took so much effort to raise you 805 00:59:03,309 --> 00:59:05,982 and handed you the throne. 806 00:59:06,796 --> 00:59:08,078 I never said no 807 00:59:08,128 --> 00:59:10,423 to the changes you wanted. 808 00:59:10,832 --> 00:59:13,572 But this is how you repay my generosity? 809 00:59:13,622 --> 00:59:16,011 By killing me? 810 00:59:16,061 --> 00:59:18,005 I never had such intention. 811 00:59:18,214 --> 00:59:22,048 Then why order Yuan to surround Summer Palace? 812 00:59:22,657 --> 00:59:24,848 To protect Your Majesty. 813 00:59:24,898 --> 00:59:26,774 - To protect me?! - Correct. 814 00:59:26,824 --> 00:59:28,385 Your Majesty is getting old, 815 00:59:28,435 --> 00:59:31,058 it is best to enjoy your twilight years in Summer Palace 816 00:59:31,108 --> 00:59:33,389 instead of burdening yourself with the country's affairs. 817 00:59:33,904 --> 00:59:36,757 Ha! Such pretty words. 818 00:59:36,966 --> 00:59:38,752 Lucky for me, I was not meant to die. 819 00:59:38,802 --> 00:59:41,220 The gods have blinded you and made you trust the wrong man. 820 00:59:41,270 --> 00:59:43,844 Did you really think Yuan is loyal to you? 821 00:59:44,053 --> 00:59:45,074 The truth is, 822 00:59:45,124 --> 00:59:47,984 he sold you out once he arrived in Tianjin! 823 00:59:49,497 --> 00:59:50,901 What was that? 824 00:59:52,510 --> 00:59:57,379 Are you upset that I made it back alive? 825 00:59:57,802 --> 00:59:59,809 It seems so, Your Majesty. 826 01:00:01,629 --> 01:00:05,746 Your Majesty, I have no ill will towards you at all. 827 01:00:05,796 --> 01:00:07,420 Everything I have done is for our nation 828 01:00:07,470 --> 01:00:09,314 and to implement reforms. 829 01:00:09,694 --> 01:00:11,980 How dare you say reform again! 830 01:00:12,742 --> 01:00:15,311 As long as I am here, there will be no reform! 831 01:00:15,361 --> 01:00:16,823 As long as I am alive, 832 01:00:16,873 --> 01:00:18,815 don't even think about going against me! 833 01:00:18,964 --> 01:00:20,651 - Li! - Yes? 834 01:00:20,701 --> 01:00:24,951 I hereby order the reformists to be arrested and killed! 835 01:00:25,001 --> 01:00:26,454 - Your Majesty! - Wait! 836 01:00:26,665 --> 01:00:27,703 Understood. 837 01:00:27,754 --> 01:00:29,210 Your Majesty, you can't do this! 838 01:00:29,261 --> 01:00:32,713 Even you are disobeying my orders, Li? 839 01:00:32,981 --> 01:00:33,981 Understood! 840 01:00:34,193 --> 01:00:35,193 Stop! 841 01:00:35,762 --> 01:00:39,023 Your Majesty! If you kill them, you are robbing China of its talents. 842 01:00:39,074 --> 01:00:42,580 Destroying the reforms means destroying the Great Qing! 843 01:00:42,630 --> 01:00:44,065 I am the Great Qing! 844 01:00:44,115 --> 01:00:45,438 You're in no position to speak! 845 01:00:45,647 --> 01:00:48,878 I'm still the Emperor! 846 01:00:49,087 --> 01:00:50,545 Emperor? Hahaha... 847 01:00:51,134 --> 01:00:53,046 And who made you the Emperor? 848 01:00:53,096 --> 01:00:54,342 If I can make you Emperor, 849 01:00:54,392 --> 01:00:57,731 I can depose you, too! 850 01:00:58,154 --> 01:00:59,165 Your Majesty! 851 01:00:59,216 --> 01:01:00,216 Your Majesty! 852 01:01:03,882 --> 01:01:04,899 Empress Dowager! 853 01:01:05,333 --> 01:01:07,259 The Emperor is the head of the nation. 854 01:01:07,468 --> 01:01:09,834 Your Majesty cannot simply depose him. 855 01:01:10,035 --> 01:01:12,411 - Who's speaking to me? - I apologize. 856 01:01:13,736 --> 01:01:15,320 It's you? 857 01:01:15,763 --> 01:01:17,567 Where do you think you are? 858 01:01:17,617 --> 01:01:19,228 Who are you to speak up? 859 01:01:19,437 --> 01:01:23,923 I apologize, but the Emperor acted with good intentions. 860 01:01:23,973 --> 01:01:25,885 Please pay no heed to the words of outsiders 861 01:01:25,935 --> 01:01:27,455 and misplace the blame on His Majesty. 862 01:01:28,380 --> 01:01:30,310 I heeded the words of outsiders?! 863 01:01:30,360 --> 01:01:33,168 This started because the Emperor heeded your words! 864 01:01:33,602 --> 01:01:35,888 He was a faithful, loyal child. 865 01:01:36,097 --> 01:01:37,334 Since you entered the palace, 866 01:01:37,384 --> 01:01:39,076 he completely changed. 867 01:01:39,528 --> 01:01:42,538 Don't think I don't know that 868 01:01:42,588 --> 01:01:44,613 those bad ideas came from you, devilish child. 869 01:01:45,544 --> 01:01:48,248 What is wrong with the Empress? 870 01:01:48,298 --> 01:01:50,107 Why has the Emperor neglected her? 871 01:01:50,732 --> 01:01:52,725 Even your older sister, Jin, is better than you. 872 01:01:52,775 --> 01:01:54,809 How could the Emperor not like her? 873 01:01:55,279 --> 01:01:58,339 You must have cast a spell on the Emperor. 874 01:01:58,748 --> 01:02:00,516 You took advantage of his affections 875 01:02:00,566 --> 01:02:02,343 and caused great harm 876 01:02:02,393 --> 01:02:03,837 left and right. 877 01:02:03,887 --> 01:02:06,704 And now you have come for me! 878 01:02:07,113 --> 01:02:08,845 Do you have a death wish? 879 01:02:08,895 --> 01:02:11,158 Your Majesty, I have done no such thing! 880 01:02:11,208 --> 01:02:13,978 Even if I'm falsely accusing you, what can you do? 881 01:02:14,134 --> 01:02:16,202 Your Majesty, if you must punish someone, 882 01:02:16,252 --> 01:02:18,025 please punish me and only me... 883 01:02:18,299 --> 01:02:20,670 Great, she was begging mercy for you 884 01:02:20,720 --> 01:02:22,394 and now you are begging for her. 885 01:02:22,603 --> 01:02:25,910 You two disloyal devils conspired 886 01:02:25,960 --> 01:02:27,058 to betray me! 887 01:02:27,267 --> 01:02:29,476 Tell me what your punishment should be! 888 01:02:29,526 --> 01:02:31,348 Place them in custody! 889 01:02:31,398 --> 01:02:32,398 Understood! 890 01:02:43,281 --> 01:02:45,625 Your Majesty, the Emperor only wanted reforms 891 01:02:45,675 --> 01:02:48,474 to save our country. 892 01:02:48,683 --> 01:02:51,590 But all you have done is unequivocally oppose him. 893 01:02:51,799 --> 01:02:53,788 I don't know what your motives are. 894 01:02:54,393 --> 01:02:57,660 Perhaps the gods asked Yuan to betray His Majesty 895 01:02:57,869 --> 01:03:01,095 and maintain your rule 896 01:03:01,145 --> 01:03:02,972 because China's destiny is near its end. 897 01:03:03,442 --> 01:03:05,354 But if you continue down this path, 898 01:03:05,404 --> 01:03:09,355 The Great Qing will die in Your Majesty's hands 899 01:03:10,027 --> 01:03:12,884 and it will be too late 900 01:03:12,934 --> 01:03:15,310 - to regret... - Li! 901 01:03:15,773 --> 01:03:17,213 - Put them in custody! - Understood! 902 01:03:17,320 --> 01:03:18,320 And separate them! 903 01:03:18,707 --> 01:03:19,707 Keep them apart! 904 01:03:21,607 --> 01:03:22,583 Your Majesty. 905 01:03:22,633 --> 01:03:24,712 I have my orders. 906 01:04:08,899 --> 01:04:12,319 1900, the 26th year of Guangxu's rule 907 01:04:15,792 --> 01:04:19,518 What did you dig up on the Boxers? 908 01:04:20,211 --> 01:04:23,320 Your Majesty, the Boxers really do have magical powers. 909 01:04:23,370 --> 01:04:25,242 I have seen it myself. 910 01:04:25,980 --> 01:04:28,953 They are invincible against all weapons, even guns and cannons. 911 01:04:29,004 --> 01:04:31,920 Your Majesty must be blessed to have soldiers descend from Heaven 912 01:04:31,970 --> 01:04:34,146 and help us eliminate the foreign powers. 913 01:04:34,355 --> 01:04:36,051 Please issue the edict 914 01:04:36,101 --> 01:04:38,238 to induct the Boxers as soldiers 915 01:04:38,288 --> 01:04:39,728 so they can kill the Westerners 916 01:04:39,937 --> 01:04:41,683 and show the world our strength. 917 01:04:44,162 --> 01:04:45,894 Your Majesty, I, Yuan Chang, 918 01:04:45,944 --> 01:04:48,738 believe that the Boxers is merely an ignorant mob. 919 01:04:48,788 --> 01:04:49,994 We cannot rely on them. 920 01:04:50,502 --> 01:04:51,604 Your Majesty, 921 01:04:51,654 --> 01:04:52,666 I, Xu Jingcheng, 922 01:04:52,716 --> 01:04:55,654 believe the Boxers to be heretical charlatans 923 01:04:55,704 --> 01:04:56,918 who cannot be trusted. 924 01:04:57,319 --> 01:05:00,118 So you don't approve? 925 01:05:00,696 --> 01:05:04,035 Your Majesty, I cannot approve in good conscience. 926 01:05:06,946 --> 01:05:07,946 Your Majesty, 927 01:05:08,296 --> 01:05:12,508 I will bet my life on the Boxers' success. 928 01:05:22,679 --> 01:05:23,657 Your Majesty, 929 01:05:23,707 --> 01:05:26,605 our war against the Japanese led to great financial loss 930 01:05:26,656 --> 01:05:28,258 and a lack of military resources. 931 01:05:28,308 --> 01:05:30,049 If we go to war with the Westerners, 932 01:05:30,099 --> 01:05:33,071 I am afraid we will be outnumbered and suffer another great loss. 933 01:05:33,122 --> 01:05:34,739 - Your Majesty... - That's nonsense! 934 01:05:34,819 --> 01:05:36,866 Stop defending the Westerners. 935 01:05:36,916 --> 01:05:39,472 I will kill all of them! 936 01:05:39,910 --> 01:05:42,551 Your Majesty, massacring the Westerners without reason 937 01:05:42,601 --> 01:05:44,180 will put us in a serious crisis. 938 01:05:44,230 --> 01:05:46,570 It cannot be done! It cannot be done! 939 01:05:50,444 --> 01:05:51,488 Your Majesty! 940 01:05:52,622 --> 01:05:55,205 Why won't Your Majesty say something? 941 01:05:56,955 --> 01:05:57,955 Your Majesty. 942 01:05:58,287 --> 01:06:00,510 The Boxers were once good, ordinary folks. 943 01:06:00,719 --> 01:06:03,752 They banded together to avenge the oppression 944 01:06:03,970 --> 01:06:06,490 committed by Westerners on China, 945 01:06:06,924 --> 01:06:08,607 It started with good intentions, 946 01:06:08,816 --> 01:06:10,998 but their leader is ignorant, 947 01:06:11,048 --> 01:06:12,551 swindling people with superstition. 948 01:06:13,030 --> 01:06:16,045 I'm afraid they are not capable enough to succeed. 949 01:06:16,254 --> 01:06:18,252 Please exercise caution, Your Majesty. 950 01:06:18,495 --> 01:06:22,032 You're still ill, so stay out of this. 951 01:06:23,962 --> 01:06:24,962 Understood. 952 01:06:27,429 --> 01:06:31,065 Your Majesty, you must act rationally! 953 01:06:31,274 --> 01:06:33,321 Please don't let them run wild! 954 01:06:33,371 --> 01:06:35,999 Please don't let them run wild! 955 01:06:36,408 --> 01:06:38,028 Run wild? 956 01:06:38,237 --> 01:06:39,740 How dare you. 957 01:06:40,430 --> 01:06:42,684 Do you want to die? 958 01:06:42,734 --> 01:06:43,872 Remove him! 959 01:06:43,922 --> 01:06:44,922 Understood! 960 01:06:46,064 --> 01:06:47,994 Your Majesty... Your Majesty! 961 01:06:48,044 --> 01:06:51,176 Think of our nation! Our dear nation! 962 01:06:54,651 --> 01:06:55,630 Your Majesty... 963 01:06:55,680 --> 01:06:56,800 I have heard enough. 964 01:06:56,850 --> 01:06:58,294 I have made my decision. 965 01:06:58,344 --> 01:06:59,991 We will fight the Westerners! 966 01:07:00,362 --> 01:07:02,118 - Prince Duan! - Here! 967 01:07:02,346 --> 01:07:05,488 I leave the Boxers to you. Do what you must. 968 01:07:05,932 --> 01:07:06,975 Go! 969 01:07:07,026 --> 01:07:08,049 Understood! 970 01:07:25,121 --> 01:07:26,192 Oh, heavenly spirits! 971 01:07:26,563 --> 01:07:29,488 Oh, departed spirits! 972 01:07:29,897 --> 01:07:34,118 Ancestors, bring us the spirits of Monk Xuanzang, Monk Pig, 973 01:07:34,208 --> 01:07:39,306 Friar Sand, Monkey King and Erlang. 974 01:07:39,356 --> 01:07:45,296 Please ask Guan Yu to lead the soldiers of Heaven to us. 975 01:08:22,297 --> 01:08:25,726 I have come to you 976 01:08:25,891 --> 01:08:27,442 with an edict from the Jade Emperor. 977 01:08:27,492 --> 01:08:30,306 I shall lead the soldiers of Heaven 978 01:08:30,367 --> 01:08:32,469 and eliminate the Westerners! 979 01:09:44,016 --> 01:09:45,016 Consort Zhen, 980 01:09:48,673 --> 01:09:50,311 it's me. 981 01:09:53,560 --> 01:09:55,351 - It's you! - That's right. 982 01:09:55,785 --> 01:09:57,360 The Emperor will come later, 983 01:09:57,666 --> 01:09:58,773 but don't let anyone know! 984 01:10:25,476 --> 01:10:26,970 The night patrol will come soon, 985 01:10:27,249 --> 01:10:29,436 - so please don't stay long. - I understand. 986 01:10:56,310 --> 01:10:57,310 Zhen! 987 01:10:59,613 --> 01:11:00,702 Your Majesty! 988 01:11:13,377 --> 01:11:14,934 I have missed you so! 989 01:11:16,543 --> 01:11:18,478 Stand up. 990 01:11:21,866 --> 01:11:24,335 You have suffered so for the past two years. 991 01:11:27,650 --> 01:11:29,360 Are you well, Zhen? 992 01:11:30,287 --> 01:11:31,287 I am fine... 993 01:11:34,017 --> 01:11:35,017 Your Majesty... 994 01:11:38,573 --> 01:11:40,598 Sometimes I wonder, 995 01:11:40,859 --> 01:11:43,838 what's the point of being a puppet emperor? 996 01:11:45,138 --> 01:11:46,901 I should just die and get it over with. 997 01:11:47,102 --> 01:11:48,102 No, Your Majesty, 998 01:11:48,209 --> 01:11:49,874 please don't think that way. 999 01:11:50,713 --> 01:11:53,098 The Empress Dowager is already 66 years old. 1000 01:11:54,272 --> 01:11:57,143 If we wait patiently for a few more years, 1001 01:11:58,151 --> 01:11:59,780 Your Majesty will 1002 01:12:01,924 --> 01:12:04,580 be able to stand on your own one day. 1003 01:12:06,844 --> 01:12:09,454 I'm afraid she won't release me even after her death. 1004 01:12:10,831 --> 01:12:11,992 Besides... 1005 01:12:12,768 --> 01:12:14,368 you must know what is happening outside. 1006 01:12:15,082 --> 01:12:18,007 I hear the Boxers are in a fierce fight. 1007 01:12:18,416 --> 01:12:19,466 Is that true? 1008 01:12:19,517 --> 01:12:20,955 We are in a real crisis. 1009 01:12:21,890 --> 01:12:24,122 The Eight Nations Alliance has already reached Tianjin. 1010 01:12:24,226 --> 01:12:25,229 What? 1011 01:12:25,280 --> 01:12:27,288 That means Peking is within their reach. 1012 01:12:27,368 --> 01:12:30,390 An understatement. If we lose Tianjin, Peking falls, too. 1013 01:12:32,174 --> 01:12:34,356 If the Alliance reach Peking, 1014 01:12:34,406 --> 01:12:35,726 what will the Empress Dowager do? 1015 01:12:36,100 --> 01:12:37,522 What can she do? 1016 01:12:37,731 --> 01:12:40,080 Her only option is to flee. 1017 01:12:40,323 --> 01:12:41,691 And what about Your Majesty? 1018 01:12:42,305 --> 01:12:43,305 I... 1019 01:12:45,329 --> 01:12:47,428 You know I have no control over my fate. 1020 01:12:47,478 --> 01:12:48,664 Your Majesty. 1021 01:12:49,122 --> 01:12:51,741 This is an opportunity. 1022 01:12:51,950 --> 01:12:53,597 Your Majesty cannot miss it. 1023 01:12:54,670 --> 01:12:56,879 Are you saying that I should stay? 1024 01:12:56,929 --> 01:12:57,809 Correct. 1025 01:12:57,860 --> 01:12:59,394 Once the Empress Dowager leaves, 1026 01:12:59,444 --> 01:13:01,444 the country will be in Your Majesty's hands again. 1027 01:13:02,992 --> 01:13:06,862 But what if the Westerners mistakenly put the blame on me? 1028 01:13:07,935 --> 01:13:09,510 Your Majesty can just end your life. 1029 01:13:21,740 --> 01:13:22,740 Very well. 1030 01:13:22,867 --> 01:13:24,010 I won't leave. 1031 01:13:25,486 --> 01:13:26,899 I would rather die than to leave. 1032 01:13:27,486 --> 01:13:28,846 We would rather die than to leave! 1033 01:13:31,243 --> 01:13:32,243 Zhen, 1034 01:13:32,764 --> 01:13:34,060 you are such a good woman. 1035 01:13:34,620 --> 01:13:35,620 Your Majesty. 1036 01:13:42,866 --> 01:13:43,866 Your Majesty! 1037 01:13:44,067 --> 01:13:45,273 The night patrol is coming! 1038 01:13:45,732 --> 01:13:46,726 I got it. 1039 01:13:46,776 --> 01:13:49,588 Your Majesty will be locked out when they lock the northern gate. 1040 01:13:49,638 --> 01:13:50,961 Your Majesty must go. 1041 01:13:51,793 --> 01:13:53,692 - Give me one moment. - No, Your Majesty. 1042 01:13:54,360 --> 01:13:55,728 Please go... 1043 01:13:56,884 --> 01:13:58,774 We still have plenty of time. 1044 01:14:05,045 --> 01:14:07,068 In that case... take care of yourself. 1045 01:14:07,967 --> 01:14:08,967 I must go. 1046 01:14:09,389 --> 01:14:10,389 Goodbye, Your Majesty. 1047 01:14:36,526 --> 01:14:38,344 Your Majesty... It's time to leave! 1048 01:15:03,833 --> 01:15:06,038 Tianjin has fallen. General Nie Shicheng has died. 1049 01:15:07,587 --> 01:15:11,304 Your Majesty, Viceroy Ronglu was killed at the Battle of Yongcun. 1050 01:15:12,022 --> 01:15:13,729 Your Majesty, Tongzhou has been captured. 1051 01:15:13,780 --> 01:15:16,091 Naval Minister Li Pingheng has committed suicide. 1052 01:15:16,141 --> 01:15:17,981 The Eight Nations Alliances is bombing Peking! 1053 01:15:18,032 --> 01:15:19,437 Many are retreating! 1054 01:15:19,488 --> 01:15:21,675 Thieving soldiers are running amok, pillaging the city! 1055 01:15:21,726 --> 01:15:23,405 Our officials are on the run! 1056 01:15:24,440 --> 01:15:25,812 And the Empress Dowager? 1057 01:15:54,939 --> 01:15:56,361 Your Majesty. 1058 01:16:00,154 --> 01:16:02,395 Get up, children. 1059 01:16:02,946 --> 01:16:04,557 Thank you, Your Majesty. 1060 01:16:07,448 --> 01:16:11,633 I can't believe that I'm running for my life again. 1061 01:16:14,679 --> 01:16:15,799 Your Majesty. 1062 01:16:15,849 --> 01:16:16,915 I exhausted all my efforts 1063 01:16:16,965 --> 01:16:18,594 to secure three mule cars. 1064 01:16:18,803 --> 01:16:20,117 Why only three? 1065 01:16:20,169 --> 01:16:21,782 There are too many people fleeing. 1066 01:16:21,833 --> 01:16:24,192 All the transport livestocks are being used. 1067 01:16:24,243 --> 01:16:26,182 - How are things outside? - Very chaotic. 1068 01:16:26,232 --> 01:16:28,212 The Boxers and defeated soldiers are pillaging. 1069 01:16:28,263 --> 01:16:30,016 The foreign forces will soon enter the city. 1070 01:16:30,067 --> 01:16:32,290 Your Majesty should leave as soon as possible. 1071 01:16:32,341 --> 01:16:35,418 Very well. All of you get on the cars first. 1072 01:16:35,897 --> 01:16:38,592 - But Your Majesty... - And the Emperor isn't here yet. 1073 01:16:38,642 --> 01:16:40,766 I have to speak to him. 1074 01:16:40,975 --> 01:16:43,899 - All of you leave first. - Understood. 1075 01:17:05,192 --> 01:17:07,163 - Greetings, Your Majesty. - As you were. 1076 01:17:08,252 --> 01:17:09,521 Zhen, you... 1077 01:17:09,764 --> 01:17:11,150 Why aren't you changed? 1078 01:17:11,656 --> 01:17:12,656 I don't plan to. 1079 01:17:13,197 --> 01:17:15,141 How can you leave in that outfit? 1080 01:17:15,950 --> 01:17:17,327 I'm not leaving. 1081 01:17:18,200 --> 01:17:20,760 But the foreign soldiers are coming. 1082 01:17:20,810 --> 01:17:21,935 I'm not afraid... 1083 01:17:21,989 --> 01:17:24,544 Consort Zhen, the Empress Dowager is waiting. 1084 01:17:30,278 --> 01:17:32,047 Zhen. You really should leave. 1085 01:17:32,098 --> 01:17:35,395 I can't rest easy knowing that you're here. 1086 01:17:38,251 --> 01:17:39,899 I'll be fine. Jin... 1087 01:17:40,195 --> 01:17:41,401 Take care of yourself. 1088 01:17:43,176 --> 01:17:44,176 Zhen... 1089 01:17:46,257 --> 01:17:49,920 Remember... don't clash with the Empress Dowager again. 1090 01:17:50,812 --> 01:17:51,812 I know. 1091 01:18:03,611 --> 01:18:06,077 Consort Jin, the Empress is waiting. 1092 01:18:11,510 --> 01:18:13,355 - Your Majesty. - Stand up. 1093 01:18:13,762 --> 01:18:14,762 Yes, Your Majesty. 1094 01:18:16,641 --> 01:18:18,576 I asked you to put on a Han outfit. 1095 01:18:18,785 --> 01:18:20,306 Why are you still dressed like this? 1096 01:18:21,514 --> 01:18:24,349 I don't dare to break the family's rules. 1097 01:18:27,521 --> 01:18:31,094 You do know what is happening outside, don't you? 1098 01:18:31,719 --> 01:18:34,509 I knew that this day would come. 1099 01:18:34,941 --> 01:18:38,293 - If Your Majesty had listen to... - That's in the past. 1100 01:18:38,343 --> 01:18:39,343 Forget about it. 1101 01:18:40,372 --> 01:18:43,382 I plan to leave here 1102 01:18:43,432 --> 01:18:45,439 and hide elsewhere temporarily. 1103 01:18:46,107 --> 01:18:49,374 Get changed and leave with me. 1104 01:18:49,481 --> 01:18:50,488 I will not leave. 1105 01:18:50,539 --> 01:18:51,533 Why not? 1106 01:18:51,583 --> 01:18:54,500 - Because the Emperor is staying. - How do you know that? 1107 01:18:54,551 --> 01:18:56,414 Our country is in a crisis. 1108 01:18:56,465 --> 01:18:58,521 If the Emperor leaves, 1109 01:18:58,571 --> 01:19:00,596 who will clean up the mess? 1110 01:19:01,237 --> 01:19:04,882 So you are dead set on staying? 1111 01:19:05,291 --> 01:19:06,291 I am. 1112 01:19:07,154 --> 01:19:10,893 Don't regret this later on. 1113 01:19:11,151 --> 01:19:13,257 I absolutely will not. 1114 01:19:13,925 --> 01:19:14,933 Very well. 1115 01:19:14,984 --> 01:19:16,554 - Cui! - Yes, Your Majesty. 1116 01:19:16,605 --> 01:19:17,932 Take her back to her quarters, 1117 01:19:17,982 --> 01:19:20,322 I'll ask her again later. 1118 01:19:51,329 --> 01:19:53,696 - Greetings, Your Majesty. - Here you are. 1119 01:19:54,292 --> 01:19:55,993 Yes. Your Majesty, you... 1120 01:19:58,063 --> 01:20:00,430 Didn't think I would end up like this? 1121 01:20:00,927 --> 01:20:04,698 We should leave before we discuss things. 1122 01:20:05,924 --> 01:20:07,053 I can't leave. 1123 01:20:07,103 --> 01:20:10,316 I know the Westerners won't blame you. 1124 01:20:10,525 --> 01:20:14,764 That's why I will return the throne to you. 1125 01:20:15,452 --> 01:20:19,169 But the city is in shambles. 1126 01:20:19,378 --> 01:20:21,074 I don't want to 1127 01:20:21,124 --> 01:20:24,229 - leave you alone here. - Your Majesty... 1128 01:20:26,362 --> 01:20:27,862 I won't be in any danger. 1129 01:20:28,350 --> 01:20:29,393 Child, 1130 01:20:29,444 --> 01:20:30,998 just do as I say. 1131 01:20:31,048 --> 01:20:34,513 No one can do anything in the government right now. 1132 01:20:35,120 --> 01:20:37,901 I have sent a telegram to Li Hongzhang. 1133 01:20:38,110 --> 01:20:40,621 When he arrives, you can come back 1134 01:20:40,684 --> 01:20:44,140 and lead the negotiation with the Westerners. 1135 01:20:44,549 --> 01:20:46,124 How does that sound? 1136 01:20:47,278 --> 01:20:50,653 Your Majesty, do you really mean that? 1137 01:20:50,862 --> 01:20:54,093 Perhaps I was too stubborn before. 1138 01:20:54,183 --> 01:20:56,577 But I understand now. 1139 01:20:57,598 --> 01:20:58,598 That's good. 1140 01:20:58,975 --> 01:20:59,975 Then... 1141 01:21:00,957 --> 01:21:04,242 - What about Consort Zhen? - She's the one you love. 1142 01:21:04,651 --> 01:21:07,450 I would take her, too, of course. 1143 01:21:08,008 --> 01:21:09,008 Oh. 1144 01:21:09,441 --> 01:21:10,764 But she... 1145 01:21:11,079 --> 01:21:13,950 - I'm afraid she... - She wasn't willing to leave at first, 1146 01:21:14,359 --> 01:21:17,639 but then I told her my plans. 1147 01:21:17,689 --> 01:21:19,210 She was happy to hear it. 1148 01:21:19,991 --> 01:21:21,331 Where is she? 1149 01:21:21,382 --> 01:21:24,046 Already in the mule car with her sister. 1150 01:21:24,396 --> 01:21:25,396 Oh. 1151 01:21:26,911 --> 01:21:29,525 Come help His Majesty 1152 01:21:29,575 --> 01:21:31,335 change his outfit and get into the mule car. 1153 01:21:33,580 --> 01:21:35,569 You go ahead, I'll follow soon. 1154 01:21:48,448 --> 01:21:49,466 Your Majesty. 1155 01:21:49,517 --> 01:21:50,804 What you just said... 1156 01:21:51,119 --> 01:21:52,119 Is it true? 1157 01:21:52,424 --> 01:21:53,424 My child... 1158 01:21:53,684 --> 01:21:57,023 Why would I lie to you now? 1159 01:21:58,141 --> 01:21:59,770 If I'm lying to you, 1160 01:22:00,069 --> 01:22:01,842 you can order my grave be razed 1161 01:22:02,265 --> 01:22:05,379 when I die. 1162 01:22:05,788 --> 01:22:07,651 Don't say that, Your Majesty. 1163 01:22:07,795 --> 01:22:09,055 I'll leave right now. 1164 01:22:30,913 --> 01:22:34,235 You said just now that the Emperor won't leave. 1165 01:22:34,606 --> 01:22:37,355 But he just heeded my words 1166 01:22:37,405 --> 01:22:39,520 and boarded the mule car. 1167 01:22:43,596 --> 01:22:45,999 The Emperor wouldn't simply obey like that. 1168 01:22:46,496 --> 01:22:47,841 You don't believe me? 1169 01:22:47,891 --> 01:22:49,241 I do not. 1170 01:22:50,008 --> 01:22:50,863 Hmph. 1171 01:22:50,914 --> 01:22:53,191 I don't need you to believe me. 1172 01:22:53,525 --> 01:22:56,371 You can save yourself right now. 1173 01:22:56,556 --> 01:23:00,356 I have never put my own interests ahead. 1174 01:23:00,482 --> 01:23:03,389 You may think of your interests, 1175 01:23:03,704 --> 01:23:06,582 but I'm worried for you. 1176 01:23:06,817 --> 01:23:09,729 When the Westerners enter the palace... 1177 01:23:09,779 --> 01:23:11,916 You're the Emperor's concubine. 1178 01:23:11,966 --> 01:23:13,338 You're young 1179 01:23:13,388 --> 01:23:15,192 and pretty. 1180 01:23:15,242 --> 01:23:19,229 - If anything happens to you... - Please don't worry. 1181 01:23:19,690 --> 01:23:24,226 If I'm a coward, I would be leaving with you now. 1182 01:23:24,835 --> 01:23:26,981 With the Emperor here, 1183 01:23:27,031 --> 01:23:28,749 what is there to be afraid of? 1184 01:23:29,134 --> 01:23:33,368 Stop dreaming and think that the Emperor is still here. 1185 01:23:33,418 --> 01:23:35,150 We don't want to die, 1186 01:23:35,200 --> 01:23:36,721 so we're leaving now. 1187 01:23:36,973 --> 01:23:39,637 Since you're not afraid of death, you can die here. 1188 01:23:40,246 --> 01:23:42,257 Cui. 1189 01:23:42,307 --> 01:23:44,381 Consort Zhen wishes to die for her country. 1190 01:23:44,431 --> 01:23:47,176 Find her a clean place. 1191 01:23:47,374 --> 01:23:51,748 Your Majesty, there is a well that I think is quite fitting. 1192 01:23:51,957 --> 01:23:53,460 Very well. Proceed. 1193 01:23:53,640 --> 01:23:54,640 Understood. 1194 01:23:55,775 --> 01:23:56,775 Your Majesty. 1195 01:23:57,181 --> 01:23:58,414 I know full well that 1196 01:23:58,783 --> 01:24:00,794 letting me live this long 1197 01:24:00,844 --> 01:24:03,125 has already been a benevolent act on Your Majesty's part. 1198 01:24:03,791 --> 01:24:05,431 Since Your Majesty is ordering me to die, 1199 01:24:05,555 --> 01:24:06,716 I don't dare to disobey. 1200 01:24:07,906 --> 01:24:08,906 However... 1201 01:24:09,229 --> 01:24:10,246 I beg you. 1202 01:24:10,725 --> 01:24:14,460 Please let me see the Emperor one last time. 1203 01:24:15,100 --> 01:24:16,168 Why? 1204 01:24:16,219 --> 01:24:19,378 You want to cast your spell on him and keep him from leaving? 1205 01:24:19,587 --> 01:24:22,458 Don't even think about it. 1206 01:24:22,856 --> 01:24:24,539 What are you waiting for, Cui? 1207 01:24:27,365 --> 01:24:29,291 Consort Zhen, please. 1208 01:24:30,672 --> 01:24:31,672 Wait! 1209 01:24:34,238 --> 01:24:35,238 Your Majesty. 1210 01:24:35,833 --> 01:24:37,898 You won't let the Emperor stay in Peking 1211 01:24:37,948 --> 01:24:40,342 because you want to preserve your rule. 1212 01:24:40,551 --> 01:24:42,558 But why don't you think about 1213 01:24:43,118 --> 01:24:46,088 what you have done to our country in the last two years? 1214 01:24:46,711 --> 01:24:49,951 The capital is surrounded. The country is about to fall. 1215 01:24:50,713 --> 01:24:53,089 Your Majesty still hasn't learned a lesson from this? 1216 01:24:53,782 --> 01:24:56,320 Please wake up, Your Majesty. 1217 01:24:56,635 --> 01:24:58,295 Have the country's interest in mind. 1218 01:24:58,345 --> 01:24:59,956 Stop being selfish. 1219 01:25:00,532 --> 01:25:02,390 The Emperor is a good man. 1220 01:25:02,440 --> 01:25:04,000 Stop misplacing your resentment on him, 1221 01:25:04,645 --> 01:25:08,083 then I will die in peace. 1222 01:25:09,947 --> 01:25:11,427 I have no time for this nonsense! 1223 01:25:11,477 --> 01:25:12,656 Cui, take her away! 1224 01:25:16,807 --> 01:25:17,807 Consort Zhen. 1225 01:25:18,078 --> 01:25:19,078 Pardon me. 1226 01:25:19,862 --> 01:25:20,862 Don't touch me! 1227 01:25:21,833 --> 01:25:23,408 I will go myself. 1228 01:25:49,686 --> 01:25:50,697 Where's Zhen? 1229 01:25:50,748 --> 01:25:52,452 She's with the Empress Dowager. 1230 01:25:52,503 --> 01:25:54,416 - I was told that she's with you. - She's not. 1231 01:25:54,467 --> 01:25:55,659 She said that she's staying. 1232 01:26:30,300 --> 01:26:32,688 Please protect His Majesty. 1233 01:26:33,798 --> 01:26:36,516 Please protect our Great Qing. 1234 01:26:58,104 --> 01:26:59,104 No! 1235 01:26:59,518 --> 01:27:00,505 Zhen! 1236 01:27:00,555 --> 01:27:01,752 Zhen... Save her! 1237 01:27:02,161 --> 01:27:04,744 What are you useless bunch doing?! Save her! 1238 01:27:07,048 --> 01:27:08,033 Your Majesty... 1239 01:27:08,083 --> 01:27:09,275 You are far too cruel! 1240 01:27:09,325 --> 01:27:11,998 Cut the nonsense and get in the mule car! 1241 01:27:12,961 --> 01:27:14,652 I don't want to live... - Your Majesty! 1242 01:27:14,702 --> 01:27:15,699 Let me go! 1243 01:27:15,750 --> 01:27:16,766 Let go! 1244 01:27:31,747 --> 01:27:32,759 Your Majesty! 1245 01:27:32,810 --> 01:27:33,830 Feeling better? 1246 01:27:34,577 --> 01:27:35,577 I'm fine. 1247 01:27:36,476 --> 01:27:37,476 Don't worry. 1248 01:27:37,880 --> 01:27:39,716 We are a long way from Peking already. 1249 01:27:40,431 --> 01:27:41,511 Nothing to worry about now. 1250 01:27:53,408 --> 01:27:54,408 What are you lot doing? 1251 01:27:54,859 --> 01:27:57,194 - We want to see the Emperor. - Go away! 1252 01:27:57,244 --> 01:27:58,244 Don't do that. 1253 01:27:59,192 --> 01:28:01,014 Why do you want to see the Emperor? 1254 01:28:01,064 --> 01:28:03,917 We heard that the Emperor has fled Peking. 1255 01:28:03,968 --> 01:28:05,802 He's probably hungry on the road, 1256 01:28:05,853 --> 01:28:08,689 so we prepared some food for His Majesty. 1257 01:28:11,195 --> 01:28:13,436 But the country is in shambles. 1258 01:28:13,933 --> 01:28:16,759 - You don't blame the Emperor? - Amitabha... 1259 01:28:17,040 --> 01:28:18,912 His Majesty is a good emperor. 1260 01:28:18,963 --> 01:28:20,132 We all know that. 1261 01:28:20,183 --> 01:28:23,300 We've made a huge pot of porridge for the Emperor. 1262 01:28:23,425 --> 01:28:25,130 I made some eggs, too. 1263 01:28:25,180 --> 01:28:26,863 And some steamed buns. 1264 01:28:28,989 --> 01:28:30,755 The Emperor is up ahead. 1265 01:28:31,315 --> 01:28:32,435 I can pass the food for you. 1266 01:28:32,884 --> 01:28:33,884 That's good. 1267 01:28:35,522 --> 01:28:36,522 Thank you... Thank you... 1268 01:28:36,995 --> 01:28:37,995 Thank you. 1269 01:28:46,884 --> 01:28:48,270 Such good folks... 1270 01:28:49,064 --> 01:28:51,485 But I'm afraid I've lost them. 1271 01:28:53,665 --> 01:28:55,915 A ruler must win over its people to rule. 1272 01:28:56,700 --> 01:28:59,247 The ruler who doesn't will lose everything... 88786