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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:10,000 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 2 00:01:10,700 --> 00:01:17,200 Watching the person in the mirror's countenance pale and grow haggard, 3 00:01:17,200 --> 00:01:24,100 Examining love together with regret, both new and old. 4 00:01:24,100 --> 00:01:30,700 Keeping watch still by a lantern though it is daybreak, drenched with tears, 5 00:01:30,700 --> 00:01:39,300 Watching others meet as promised, as twilight falls. 6 00:01:41,800 --> 00:01:48,800 Story of Yanxi Palace Episode 3 7 00:01:50,100 --> 00:01:52,800 Drag her out and cane her thirty times. 8 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:56,200 I just entered the palace and didn't know about the spirit cypress tree 9 00:01:56,200 --> 00:01:59,300 - but I had a reason for doing that. - Shut her mouth. 10 00:01:59,300 --> 00:02:01,300 Let her speak. 11 00:02:03,000 --> 00:02:07,600 I absolutely didn't know this was a spirit cypress tree 12 00:02:07,600 --> 00:02:10,800 but a tree appeared 13 00:02:10,800 --> 00:02:14,900 in my dream last night. It said it has been a long time since 14 00:02:14,900 --> 00:02:18,500 it felt itchy and wanted me to come to the garden 15 00:02:18,500 --> 00:02:20,500 to scratch it. 16 00:02:21,400 --> 00:02:26,400 Yes, I was scratching it just now. 17 00:02:26,400 --> 00:02:28,500 What kind of impudent remarks are you making? 18 00:02:28,500 --> 00:02:30,900 A tree could even appear in your dream? 19 00:02:30,900 --> 00:02:35,400 Since there's a spirit in the cypress tree, naturally, it could appear in my dream. 20 00:02:35,400 --> 00:02:38,500 Your Majesty, I'm telling the truth. 21 00:02:38,500 --> 00:02:40,600 I'm not lying. 22 00:02:47,710 --> 00:02:50,190 Forget it. Let's go. 23 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:53,500 Consider that you are lucky today. 24 00:03:07,700 --> 00:03:09,400 What are you doing, brat? 25 00:03:09,400 --> 00:03:11,100 Momo. 26 00:03:12,100 --> 00:03:13,600 It hurts. 27 00:03:13,600 --> 00:03:15,200 You also know what pain feels like? 28 00:03:15,200 --> 00:03:19,200 You had the gift of the gab just now. You even dared to contradict His Majesty. 29 00:03:19,200 --> 00:03:21,800 Are you tired of living? 30 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:23,800 Momo. 31 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:26,150 About this tree, 32 00:03:26,150 --> 00:03:29,300 what kind of tree is this? Why is it so precious? 33 00:03:33,400 --> 00:03:37,400 When His Majesty traveled incognito for an inspection, it was an extremely hot summer. 34 00:03:37,400 --> 00:03:39,400 The ministers were perspiring. 35 00:03:39,400 --> 00:03:42,370 His Majesty was the only one who didn't perspire 36 00:03:42,370 --> 00:03:44,600 Everyone felt it was strange. 37 00:03:44,600 --> 00:03:46,900 His Majesty would always think about it. 38 00:03:46,900 --> 00:03:50,900 It seems like an unseen giant tree 39 00:03:50,900 --> 00:03:55,600 which accompanied him from the Forbidden City to give him shade. 40 00:03:55,600 --> 00:03:58,300 Everyone said this is a spirit tree. 41 00:03:58,300 --> 00:04:01,600 When it knows that His Majesty is about to travel, it would be here immediately 42 00:04:01,600 --> 00:04:05,100 to protect His Majesty on his journey. 43 00:04:05,100 --> 00:04:09,200 By saying this, His Majesty wants everyone to know that he's really the Dragon Emperor 44 00:04:09,200 --> 00:04:12,400 and different from everyone. What's this about the spirit cypress tree giving him shad? 45 00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:15,400 - I think he must be dreaming. - Stop talking about this blindly. 46 00:04:15,400 --> 00:04:17,400 It's just a tree 47 00:04:17,400 --> 00:04:20,800 and we can't scold or hit it. In this Forbidden City, 48 00:04:20,800 --> 00:04:24,000 a person is not even as good as a tree. 49 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:26,300 You are right. 50 00:04:26,300 --> 00:04:30,800 In the Forbidden City, a tree which is favored by His Majesty 51 00:04:30,800 --> 00:04:33,700 is even better than a woman who has lost his favors. 52 00:04:35,100 --> 00:04:38,800 Look at Noble Lady Yu. If she can brag about having a royal son, 53 00:04:38,800 --> 00:04:41,000 she will still have the chance to turn around her opportunities. 54 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:45,900 But as for Imperial Concubine Yi, she doesn't even has any fate. 55 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:53,200 Momo, let's leave now. 56 00:04:53,200 --> 00:04:54,600 What's up with you again? 57 00:04:54,600 --> 00:04:56,600 His Majesty was confused by me. 58 00:04:56,600 --> 00:04:59,400 If he reacts later, I will be in big trouble. 59 00:04:59,400 --> 00:05:01,200 - Let's leave. - Do you think he can't find you? 60 00:05:01,200 --> 00:05:03,800 He won't be able to. Palace maids dress alike. 61 00:05:03,800 --> 00:05:07,000 Furthermore, I didn't raise my head just now. Hurry up. 62 00:05:08,800 --> 00:05:11,600 Greetings, Royal Mother. 63 00:05:11,600 --> 00:05:14,800 Come here now. Let me take a look at you. 64 00:05:19,000 --> 00:05:23,600 You don't look good. Have you been working too hard on government affairs and over-exhausted? 65 00:05:23,600 --> 00:05:28,200 Royal Mother, thank you for your concerns. There were too many trivial matter recently. It's nothing to worry about. 66 00:05:28,200 --> 00:05:30,900 In the past, when you woke up, 67 00:05:30,900 --> 00:05:34,800 you would drink a bowl of cold sweetened bird nest porridge. 68 00:05:34,800 --> 00:05:38,500 You would have your wine and meals in the evening 69 00:05:38,500 --> 00:05:41,900 but lately, you didn't eat anything at all. 70 00:05:41,900 --> 00:05:46,000 I can see you don't have an appetite. You must be exhausted from the governmental matters. 71 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:49,400 Just let others handle certain matters. 72 00:05:49,400 --> 00:05:53,400 If not, everything will be pushed to you. 73 00:05:53,400 --> 00:05:55,500 What's the use of using them then? 74 00:05:55,500 --> 00:05:59,900 Royal Mother, you are right. Just blame those around me for being useless. 75 00:05:59,900 --> 00:06:02,300 I will control them strictly. 76 00:06:03,400 --> 00:06:07,700 Noble Lady Shu sent this Biluochun tea from Dongting. 77 00:06:07,700 --> 00:06:10,100 You usually love to drink tea. 78 00:06:10,100 --> 00:06:13,700 Take all these back with you later. 79 00:06:15,200 --> 00:06:19,800 A tree appeared in my dream last night. It said 80 00:06:19,800 --> 00:06:23,600 it has been a long time since it felt itchy and told me to go the garden to scratch it. 81 00:06:23,600 --> 00:06:28,200 Yes, I was scratching the tree just now. 82 00:06:28,200 --> 00:06:30,000 Emperor. 83 00:06:33,500 --> 00:06:36,400 Talking about the Biluochun tea, there's still another story. 84 00:06:36,400 --> 00:06:41,600 When you went on a southern tour, I heard there's an unique fragrance in a tea. 85 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:45,400 The natives called it "Frightening People". 86 00:06:45,400 --> 00:06:50,400 Emperor Kangxi felt it wasn't a nice name and changed it to Biluochun. 87 00:06:50,400 --> 00:06:54,600 It was supposed to be an annual tribute but when it reached Emperor Ama, 88 00:06:54,600 --> 00:06:57,400 it was felt to be too disturbing to the people and it was cancelled. 89 00:06:57,400 --> 00:07:01,100 Since you like it now, I will reinstate the decree. 90 00:07:01,100 --> 00:07:03,000 Stop interrupting me. 91 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:06,200 You know what I'm talking about. 92 00:07:06,200 --> 00:07:09,210 Don't you know Noble Lady Shu? 93 00:07:13,400 --> 00:07:18,200 Your Majesty, she's the noble lady who was just selected to enter the palace. 94 00:07:19,000 --> 00:07:21,900 You even conferred a title on her. 95 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:28,400 Go over now. You keep praising the Empress. 96 00:07:28,400 --> 00:07:32,000 She's the rightful wife and also gave birth to the eldest son. 97 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:35,900 If you insist on loving her, I can't say anything 98 00:07:35,900 --> 00:07:38,800 but her health is not good now. 99 00:07:38,800 --> 00:07:43,900 It has been more than two weeks since you visited the harem. 100 00:07:43,900 --> 00:07:47,800 In the past, you said you were tired of the old faces 101 00:07:47,800 --> 00:07:50,900 but there are many new ladies in the palace now. 102 00:07:50,900 --> 00:07:53,700 Why aren't you taking a look? 103 00:07:54,600 --> 00:07:57,200 You are right. I understand. 104 00:07:57,200 --> 00:08:00,200 - What do you understand? - It's very fragrant. 105 00:08:00,200 --> 00:08:02,800 You are interrupting again. 106 00:08:02,800 --> 00:08:05,000 You are already an adult. 107 00:08:05,000 --> 00:08:08,900 Stop making me worry. 108 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:14,400 Royal Mother, I still have a stack of memorials to read at the Hall of Mental Cultivation. 109 00:08:14,400 --> 00:08:16,200 I'm taking my leave now. 110 00:08:16,200 --> 00:08:19,600 Emperor! Emperor! 111 00:08:27,920 --> 00:08:30,070 What are you laughing at? 112 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:34,200 I find His Majesty interesting. 113 00:08:36,600 --> 00:08:39,000 He said he understood. 114 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:42,300 I can tell he doesn't understand at all. 115 00:08:43,200 --> 00:08:46,300 Whatever kind of women who comes to the palace, 116 00:08:46,300 --> 00:08:50,600 they eventually become the same. 117 00:08:50,600 --> 00:08:54,000 No matter how smart or beautiful they are, 118 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:56,300 or precious, 119 00:08:57,150 --> 00:09:02,260 in the end, they would still cry from being alone 120 00:09:03,800 --> 00:09:07,700 and disappear just like everyone. 121 00:09:34,100 --> 00:09:39,000 Your Majesty, what are you looking for? 122 00:09:40,780 --> 00:09:43,050 Where is that palace maid who was here just now? 123 00:09:43,800 --> 00:09:45,600 Why are you looking for her? 124 00:09:45,600 --> 00:09:49,600 I just thought about her. Who is she? 125 00:09:49,600 --> 00:09:52,700 Who gives the right for this spirit tree to appear in her dream? 126 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:58,800 Blame this girl for being too fast with her brain and mouth, 127 00:09:58,800 --> 00:10:03,200 I was thinking about the imperial court matters and didn't turn around at that moment. 128 00:10:03,200 --> 00:10:07,000 I didn't know how to interrogate her and simply released her. 129 00:10:07,000 --> 00:10:10,400 Yes, that girl's mouth was full of lies. 130 00:10:10,400 --> 00:10:13,100 Furthermore, what followed were all lies. 131 00:10:13,100 --> 00:10:16,100 When we capture her, she will be killed. 132 00:10:26,300 --> 00:10:28,600 Your Majesty. 133 00:10:28,600 --> 00:10:32,800 Your Majesty, whatever offence that servant did, just find anyone and beat her. 134 00:10:32,800 --> 00:10:37,800 Don't let that low-life ass dirty your dragon foot. 135 00:10:38,800 --> 00:10:40,300 Turn around. 136 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:48,000 You are really brave. 137 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:50,900 You reported everything about me to the Empress Dowager. 138 00:10:50,900 --> 00:10:54,100 I know my mistake now. 139 00:10:54,100 --> 00:10:56,800 Your Majesty. Aunt Liu came this morning to check. 140 00:10:56,800 --> 00:11:00,200 She said the Empress Dowager was concerned about your health. 141 00:11:00,200 --> 00:11:03,000 That's why I couldn't hide anything from her. 142 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:05,600 I know my mistake now. 143 00:11:05,600 --> 00:11:09,000 In the future, you are not allowed to alarm the Empress Dowager regarding anything about me 144 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:10,900 and cause her to worry. 145 00:11:10,900 --> 00:11:12,800 Yes, I will abide. 146 00:11:14,100 --> 00:11:16,000 Find that palace maid for me. 147 00:11:30,540 --> 00:11:32,090 Your Highness. 148 00:11:34,510 --> 00:11:37,670 Why must you close the gates on Noble Lady Yu? 149 00:11:37,670 --> 00:11:41,850 I know that by doing that, Your Highness will surely be mad at me. 150 00:11:41,850 --> 00:11:46,550 But I still did it. This is for your sake. 151 00:11:46,550 --> 00:11:50,440 Tell me then, how is it for my sake? 152 00:11:50,440 --> 00:11:55,050 I know that you are kind and will help Noble Lady Yu. 153 00:11:55,050 --> 00:11:58,570 But there are so many problems here in the palace. Can you care for all of them? 154 00:11:58,570 --> 00:12:01,250 It is clear that those two from Yonghe Palace are not favored by His Majesty. 155 00:12:01,250 --> 00:12:06,070 Noble Lady Yu is pregnant, but His Majesty never showed any special treatment. 156 00:12:06,070 --> 00:12:08,720 What do you desire to get by getting involved in this muddled water? 157 00:12:08,720 --> 00:12:10,320 What do I desire to get? 158 00:12:10,320 --> 00:12:15,180 Just because I am the mother of the nation, the model of the six palaces, I then must handle this matter. 159 00:12:15,180 --> 00:12:17,070 What about your own health? 160 00:12:17,070 --> 00:12:19,630 Do you not care about it? 161 00:12:19,630 --> 00:12:23,200 Moreover, Noble Consort Gao is currently at her peak. 162 00:12:23,200 --> 00:12:26,120 - You completely cannot control her. - Mingyue! 163 00:12:26,700 --> 00:12:27,940 - Your Highness! - Shut up! 164 00:12:27,940 --> 00:12:28,850 Your Highness, calm down. 165 00:12:28,850 --> 00:12:31,680 Your Highness, I am just concerned about you. 166 00:12:31,680 --> 00:12:34,750 With so many problems, you cannot care for all of them. 167 00:12:34,750 --> 00:12:38,730 If this incident will topple Noble Consort Gao, then we can put special attention to it. But clearly, there is no chance of winning. 168 00:12:38,730 --> 00:12:41,690 We must not get involved. 169 00:12:41,690 --> 00:12:44,740 What matter can Empress not get involved in? 170 00:12:46,120 --> 00:12:48,640 Greetings, Your Majesty. 171 00:12:49,820 --> 00:12:51,480 All of you, rise. 172 00:12:53,390 --> 00:12:55,720 What were you all talking about earlier? 173 00:12:55,720 --> 00:12:58,000 People here in the palace are getting more and more laxed. 174 00:12:58,000 --> 00:13:01,180 They did not even inform me that you are here. 175 00:13:01,180 --> 00:13:03,780 I asked them to not inform you. 176 00:13:04,820 --> 00:13:10,670 I want to see what you are doing. 177 00:13:11,970 --> 00:13:14,540 Noble Lady Yu is pregnant. 178 00:13:14,540 --> 00:13:16,550 This is a big joyous news here in the palace. 179 00:13:16,550 --> 00:13:21,840 I plan to set up a a porridge kitchen by the Gate of Divine Might as a way to pray for blessings. 180 00:13:21,840 --> 00:13:25,920 But who knew that this two palace maids would say that I am not feeling well. 181 00:13:25,920 --> 00:13:27,530 That I should not over exert myself. 182 00:13:27,530 --> 00:13:30,410 They urge me not to do it. 183 00:13:31,660 --> 00:13:33,580 Is it like that? 184 00:13:34,510 --> 00:13:36,280 Yes. 185 00:13:41,860 --> 00:13:46,020 Other than these, do you still have other words 186 00:13:46,020 --> 00:13:48,030 to tell me? 187 00:13:49,180 --> 00:13:52,070 Your Majesty has too many state affairs to attend to every day. 188 00:13:52,070 --> 00:13:54,150 You should take care of your precious health. 189 00:14:04,740 --> 00:14:06,750 Yes. 190 00:14:06,750 --> 00:14:09,330 - Your Highness. - There are indeed a lot of affairs lately. 191 00:14:09,330 --> 00:14:12,530 I will go attend to them now. Please rest well. 192 00:14:12,530 --> 00:14:14,790 Respectfully sending off Your Majesty. 193 00:14:21,790 --> 00:14:23,400 Your Highness. 194 00:14:24,500 --> 00:14:26,970 Why did you not say it earlier? 195 00:14:27,850 --> 00:14:30,550 What's the use of saying it now? 196 00:14:31,600 --> 00:14:34,100 Imperial Concubine Yi is gone. 197 00:14:34,100 --> 00:14:38,710 If we further investigate now if there is any problem with the loquat, 198 00:14:38,710 --> 00:14:40,840 it will not make up for anything. 199 00:14:42,050 --> 00:14:45,510 Currently, my greatest hope is 200 00:14:45,510 --> 00:14:48,370 Noble Lady Yu can pull herself together 201 00:14:48,370 --> 00:14:52,360 and safely deliver her child. 202 00:15:13,320 --> 00:15:17,240 Greetings, Your Highness Noble Consort. 203 00:15:19,750 --> 00:15:26,510 What? His Majesty asks you to deliver me a gift? 204 00:15:28,560 --> 00:15:30,510 Don't. 205 00:15:30,510 --> 00:15:33,690 May Your Highness personally open it. 206 00:15:38,510 --> 00:15:40,780 What is it? 207 00:15:46,700 --> 00:15:49,260 Diamond Sutra? 208 00:15:49,260 --> 00:15:52,430 Why does His Majesty mean in sending me this? 209 00:15:52,430 --> 00:15:54,580 Replying to Your Highness Noble Consort, 210 00:15:54,580 --> 00:15:58,680 His Majesty said that Your Highness lately is too full of heat. 211 00:15:58,680 --> 00:16:02,020 He is especially giving you this sutra. 212 00:16:02,020 --> 00:16:06,700 He said that if you copy it once, your internal heat will surely dissipate. 213 00:16:06,700 --> 00:16:10,030 It is beneficial for your health. 214 00:16:14,240 --> 00:16:16,070 A copy of this is 5,000 words. 215 00:16:16,070 --> 00:16:18,370 Your Highness, the brush, ink, and papers 216 00:16:18,370 --> 00:16:21,040 were already prepared for you. 217 00:16:23,740 --> 00:16:26,470 Just leave it. I will copy it when I have the time. 218 00:16:26,470 --> 00:16:27,860 Your Highness, forgive me. 219 00:16:27,860 --> 00:16:31,280 His Majesty said that I must stay here and wait. 220 00:16:31,280 --> 00:16:34,520 I must personally see you copy the sutra. 221 00:16:34,520 --> 00:16:37,040 And then, take them back to report on my duty. 222 00:16:37,040 --> 00:16:40,380 What?! His Majesty asked you to monitor me? 223 00:16:40,380 --> 00:16:43,860 Your Highness Noble Consort, don't say it that way. 224 00:16:43,860 --> 00:16:46,750 This is His Majesty's love for you. 225 00:16:46,750 --> 00:16:51,650 Don't be like that. Your Highness Noble Consort, that...is an imperial gift. 226 00:16:51,650 --> 00:16:53,940 You must not throw it. 227 00:16:57,460 --> 00:17:00,450 Okay. Okay. 228 00:17:00,450 --> 00:17:02,440 I will go copy it now. 229 00:17:02,440 --> 00:17:05,940 Open your eyes big and watch me! 230 00:17:06,890 --> 00:17:08,370 Yes. 231 00:17:09,870 --> 00:17:12,500 Jixiang, look. 232 00:17:14,510 --> 00:17:16,280 What is good in looking at guards? 233 00:17:16,280 --> 00:17:21,480 Idiot. You think the guards here in the Forbidden City are ordinary people? 234 00:17:21,480 --> 00:17:25,420 The red walls of Forbidden City is the dividing line among the guards. 235 00:17:26,100 --> 00:17:29,780 What do you mean? I don't understand. 236 00:17:29,780 --> 00:17:32,850 You are really dumb. 237 00:17:32,850 --> 00:17:35,290 The defending army outside the red walls 238 00:17:35,290 --> 00:17:38,320 are from the lower 5 banners, 239 00:17:38,320 --> 00:17:40,650 while the guards inside the red wall 240 00:17:40,650 --> 00:17:43,890 are all royal relatives from the upper three banners. 241 00:17:44,650 --> 00:17:46,420 Nobility also become guards? 242 00:17:46,420 --> 00:17:49,040 Of course. Don't forget. 243 00:17:49,040 --> 00:17:53,560 People who are always by His Majesty side will surely have a promising career. 244 00:17:53,560 --> 00:17:57,700 Hence, when it's time to compete for the guard list for the Forbidden City every year, 245 00:17:57,700 --> 00:18:00,510 it's not enough that you are born from a nobility class. 246 00:18:00,510 --> 00:18:02,210 You must be exceptionally outstanding. 247 00:18:02,210 --> 00:18:05,140 Or else, how could you be picked out? 248 00:18:05,140 --> 00:18:10,550 I heard that the younger brother of Empress, Lord Fuheng is among them. Which one is he? 249 00:18:10,550 --> 00:18:12,360 I don't know. I have never seen him too. 250 00:18:12,360 --> 00:18:16,390 Momo said that we must hurry in delivering the clothes to the different palaces. 251 00:18:16,390 --> 00:18:18,500 Don't waste time. Let's hurry and go. 252 00:18:18,500 --> 00:18:21,340 Qingxi, what are you looking at? 253 00:18:21,340 --> 00:18:23,460 - Watch this place for me. I have some important matter. - Hey! 254 00:18:23,460 --> 00:18:26,170 You can't casually leave! Jingxi! 255 00:18:35,540 --> 00:18:37,960 Yingluo, what's wrong? 256 00:18:38,660 --> 00:18:41,770 I seemed to have dropped my handkerchief. I'll go back and search for it. 257 00:18:41,770 --> 00:18:43,930 You go in first. 258 00:18:43,930 --> 00:18:46,020 - Come back soon. - Okay. 259 00:18:51,050 --> 00:18:52,590 Come with me. 260 00:19:04,010 --> 00:19:09,020 Gugu Feng, earlier, there was a guard that suddenly came to see Yingluo. 261 00:19:09,020 --> 00:19:11,280 He hastily dragged her away. 262 00:19:11,280 --> 00:19:14,430 Yingluo has just entered the palace and doesn't know much people. 263 00:19:14,430 --> 00:19:16,980 Could something bad happen? 264 00:19:17,890 --> 00:19:23,230 Really good. She just entered the palace and already causing me trouble by having an affair with a guard. 265 00:19:23,230 --> 00:19:25,920 See if I don't skin her. 266 00:19:25,920 --> 00:19:27,670 Just talk. 267 00:19:28,770 --> 00:19:31,710 Yingluo, when Uncle Wei said that you're in the palace, 268 00:19:31,710 --> 00:19:34,260 I didn't believe him. But you actually are indeed here. 269 00:19:34,260 --> 00:19:38,600 Whether I'm here or not, it's none of your business. 270 00:19:38,600 --> 00:19:41,220 I also feel sad about Yingning's death. 271 00:19:41,220 --> 00:19:43,810 But this is the Forbidden City, don't make trouble. 272 00:19:43,810 --> 00:19:47,320 Who are you? What right do you have to meddle with my affairs? 273 00:19:47,320 --> 00:19:51,350 Just based on the fact that your sister and I were once lovers, hence, I have the right to control you. 274 00:19:51,350 --> 00:19:53,390 What are you laughing at? 275 00:19:53,390 --> 00:19:56,280 You and my sister were lovers once. 276 00:19:56,280 --> 00:20:00,670 Why then did you abandon here at the time that she needed you the most? 277 00:20:01,470 --> 00:20:04,340 Being a clan member of the Imperial Household Department Booi, she will enter the palace sooner or later. 278 00:20:04,340 --> 00:20:07,240 Do you want me to wait for her until she's 25 years old? 279 00:20:07,240 --> 00:20:10,670 No, it is not that you can't wait for her. 280 00:20:10,670 --> 00:20:13,200 It's because we all are from the low class. 281 00:20:13,200 --> 00:20:16,590 Even if my sister is beautiful, intelligent, and virtuous, 282 00:20:16,590 --> 00:20:20,190 a highly noble young master like you will never marry a woman from a low class. 283 00:20:20,190 --> 00:20:21,490 Yingluo. 284 00:20:21,490 --> 00:20:23,050 What? 285 00:20:23,650 --> 00:20:26,830 I guessed what you're thinking correctly, am I right? 286 00:20:27,660 --> 00:20:32,440 Your surname is Qijia. You are from the Qing nobility of Manchuria. 287 00:20:32,440 --> 00:20:34,820 Although my sister didn't come from a noble family, 288 00:20:34,820 --> 00:20:36,790 she has a backbone. 289 00:20:36,790 --> 00:20:40,260 Since you two have severed ties, then you two are not related by any way. 290 00:20:40,840 --> 00:20:42,500 But I treated your sister well. 291 00:20:42,500 --> 00:20:46,290 When my sister was in the palace, did you ever show her any care? 292 00:20:46,290 --> 00:20:49,480 I...am a guard. 293 00:20:49,480 --> 00:20:51,570 I can't have any interaction with a palace maid. 294 00:20:56,130 --> 00:20:57,740 Very good. 295 00:20:58,560 --> 00:21:00,160 Since we're strangers, 296 00:21:00,160 --> 00:21:03,580 I won't blame you for treating my sister's death as if you didn't see it. 297 00:21:03,580 --> 00:21:06,890 Just pretend to have never seen me here in the Forbidden City too. 298 00:21:06,890 --> 00:21:08,350 Yingluo. 299 00:21:09,700 --> 00:21:11,220 I'm on duty every 5 days. 300 00:21:11,220 --> 00:21:14,590 If you encounter any problem, you can look for me in the Guards Office. 301 00:21:15,190 --> 00:21:17,200 No need! 302 00:21:17,200 --> 00:21:21,140 I'm a palace maid of the Inner Palace. Aren't you afraid people will see you pulling me, 303 00:21:21,140 --> 00:21:23,460 and lose your job because of it? 304 00:21:25,690 --> 00:21:28,310 Good thing my sister broke up with you. 305 00:21:28,940 --> 00:21:31,780 You're not worthy to be my brother-in-law. 306 00:21:32,720 --> 00:21:35,140 Just a good-for-nothing. 307 00:21:38,660 --> 00:21:42,550 You shameless bitch. I finally caught you red-handed! 308 00:21:42,550 --> 00:21:44,620 You dare to date inside the palace? 309 00:21:44,620 --> 00:21:47,740 Did you eat some bear's heart or leopard gall? (too daring) 310 00:21:47,740 --> 00:21:50,680 Come out! You disobedient maidservant! 311 00:21:50,680 --> 00:21:53,010 Open the door! Quickly open the door! 312 00:21:54,350 --> 00:21:56,720 You scoundrel! You scoundrel! 313 00:21:56,720 --> 00:21:58,990 Who told you peek?! Shamelessly 314 00:21:58,990 --> 00:22:01,360 peeking! How dare you! 315 00:22:01,360 --> 00:22:05,770 Who told you to peek?! 316 00:22:05,770 --> 00:22:09,110 Scoundrel! Who told you to peek?! 317 00:22:09,110 --> 00:22:11,320 Stop! Stop hitting! 318 00:22:11,320 --> 00:22:14,170 It's Gugu Fang! 319 00:22:15,280 --> 00:22:18,530 Scoundrel...! 320 00:22:18,530 --> 00:22:22,100 How dare you?! You dare to hit Gugu?! 321 00:22:24,270 --> 00:22:27,190 Gugu Fang, how come it's you? 322 00:22:27,190 --> 00:22:30,470 You stinky brat! You dare... 323 00:22:31,090 --> 00:22:35,010 Gugu, didn't you say that you're here... 324 00:22:38,740 --> 00:22:42,600 Wei Yingluo, where's your lover? 325 00:22:42,600 --> 00:22:44,580 Lover? 326 00:22:47,130 --> 00:22:49,000 This...there is only me here. 327 00:22:50,100 --> 00:22:53,820 Let me ask you, what are you doing in the storage room alone? 328 00:22:55,310 --> 00:22:59,010 I dropped my handkerchief. I came to look for it. 329 00:22:59,010 --> 00:23:02,130 Who knew that midway, I suddenly had the urge to pee. 330 00:23:02,130 --> 00:23:06,580 There is no lavatory here in the Forbidden City and I couldn't hold it anymore. 331 00:23:06,580 --> 00:23:09,180 I suddenly notice someone stalking me. 332 00:23:09,180 --> 00:23:13,480 You dare to spout so many lies. See how I'll tear up your mouth. 333 00:23:13,480 --> 00:23:16,700 Gugu! Did you accidentally twist your waist? 334 00:23:16,700 --> 00:23:18,790 Quickly go lie down! 335 00:23:26,280 --> 00:23:28,250 Fine. 336 00:23:29,300 --> 00:23:32,450 I will slowly settle score with you. 337 00:23:34,190 --> 00:23:39,220 Be careful. Take it slow, Aunt Fang. 338 00:23:40,240 --> 00:23:42,380 Take it slow. 339 00:23:43,990 --> 00:23:46,860 Yingluo, are you okay? 340 00:23:46,860 --> 00:23:49,790 You scared me to death. 341 00:23:51,700 --> 00:23:54,120 Aren't I fine? 342 00:23:54,120 --> 00:23:59,210 But Aunt was furious just now. What if she decides to pursue this matter? 343 00:23:59,210 --> 00:24:02,020 What will we do then? 344 00:24:02,020 --> 00:24:04,210 Based on the beatings which I just gave her, 345 00:24:04,210 --> 00:24:06,680 she will take about ten to two weeks to recover. 346 00:24:06,680 --> 00:24:09,290 When she has recovered, she can pursue it. 347 00:24:10,350 --> 00:24:12,520 You did this on purpose? 348 00:24:14,080 --> 00:24:16,730 You are imagining too much. 349 00:24:30,860 --> 00:24:32,930 It's so pretty. 350 00:24:36,090 --> 00:24:39,300 Yingluo. Yingluo? 351 00:24:39,300 --> 00:24:41,260 What's wrong with you? 352 00:24:41,260 --> 00:24:45,180 Did Aunt lose that knot just now? 353 00:24:47,400 --> 00:24:49,770 I will return it to her later. 354 00:25:00,090 --> 00:25:01,740 Aunt. 355 00:25:08,730 --> 00:25:11,340 Are you going to scald me to death? 356 00:25:11,340 --> 00:25:12,670 Redo this. 357 00:25:12,670 --> 00:25:14,290 Yes. 358 00:25:20,400 --> 00:25:21,710 Sister Bingqing. 359 00:25:21,710 --> 00:25:25,520 What are you doing here? If Aunt sees you, she will be furious. 360 00:25:25,520 --> 00:25:30,470 Once she sees you, she will grind her teeth. Be careful she doesn't settle score with you. 361 00:25:30,470 --> 00:25:33,170 Aunt dropped this knot. 362 00:25:33,170 --> 00:25:35,310 I specially brought it here. 363 00:25:35,310 --> 00:25:39,260 So, you picked it up. Aunt told Yujie to look for it. 364 00:25:39,260 --> 00:25:41,760 This string knot is exquisitely made. 365 00:25:41,760 --> 00:25:44,230 The method of knotting is also very unique. 366 00:25:44,230 --> 00:25:46,280 After looking at it for a long time, I couldn't imitate it. 367 00:25:46,280 --> 00:25:48,750 Do you know who made that? 368 00:25:48,750 --> 00:25:52,920 It's the Embroidery Workshop palace maid that I told you not to mention, A'Man. 369 00:25:52,920 --> 00:25:55,640 A'Man? 370 00:25:55,640 --> 00:25:57,610 Her name is A'Man? 371 00:25:57,610 --> 00:26:02,050 I entered the palace late. I only know that people call her that. Why? 372 00:26:02,050 --> 00:26:04,110 Where is she now? 373 00:26:06,120 --> 00:26:09,090 I told you to not mention her. Gugu doesn't allow it. 374 00:26:09,090 --> 00:26:13,850 Sister, just tell me. I will not tell anyone. 375 00:26:13,850 --> 00:26:17,060 Later, I'll make you a beautiful pouch. 376 00:26:17,060 --> 00:26:20,230 I know that you like 'Golden Swallow Chasing the Moon' the most. 377 00:26:21,470 --> 00:26:24,570 She seems to have committed a crime and got driven out of the palace. 378 00:26:24,570 --> 00:26:28,860 Gugu doesn't allow anyone to mention it. Whoever does, gets punished. 379 00:26:30,220 --> 00:26:34,400 Then it means that only Gugu Fang knows the details. 380 00:26:34,400 --> 00:26:36,380 - Yes. - Bingqing! 381 00:26:36,380 --> 00:26:40,410 - Gugu is calling me now. I have to quickly go. I'm going. - Bingqing, where did you go? 382 00:26:45,450 --> 00:26:48,830 I told you to get me a tea. Where did you go? 383 00:26:48,830 --> 00:26:50,810 Gugu, it's all my fault. 384 00:26:50,810 --> 00:26:54,670 I saw someone by the door and chatted a bit. 385 00:26:54,670 --> 00:26:56,560 Who did you see? 386 00:26:56,560 --> 00:26:58,600 It's Yingluo. 387 00:26:58,600 --> 00:27:02,200 She picked up your string knot accessory and especially delivered it. 388 00:27:04,340 --> 00:27:07,530 She's checking if I'm crippled or not. 389 00:27:07,530 --> 00:27:11,830 That cursed mischievous girl. What else did she say? 390 00:27:11,830 --> 00:27:14,590 She asked who made this knot. 391 00:27:14,590 --> 00:27:17,620 She even asked about A'Man. 392 00:27:21,820 --> 00:27:23,840 A'Man? 393 00:27:23,840 --> 00:27:28,120 Gugu, it's really not my fault. I didn't say anything. 394 00:27:28,120 --> 00:27:31,800 Yingluo must just be curious. 395 00:27:35,240 --> 00:27:37,420 Wei Yingluo... 396 00:27:40,640 --> 00:27:43,110 Wei Yingluo... 397 00:27:43,110 --> 00:27:46,020 How come this name is so familiar? 398 00:27:47,810 --> 00:27:50,400 Where did I hear it? 399 00:27:53,590 --> 00:27:55,780 Go and call Linglong. 400 00:27:57,450 --> 00:28:00,290 Take it! Show it to His Majesty! 401 00:28:00,290 --> 00:28:03,340 Tell him, that all those were personally written by me. 402 00:28:03,340 --> 00:28:05,080 I didn't let anyone write it for me. 403 00:28:05,080 --> 00:28:07,840 Tell him that my hand is about break! 404 00:28:07,840 --> 00:28:12,750 Yes. I will take my leave. 405 00:28:15,120 --> 00:28:18,530 Your Highness Noble Consort, since you've finished copying the sutra, 406 00:28:18,530 --> 00:28:20,640 stop being mad at His Majesty. 407 00:28:20,640 --> 00:28:22,720 Being mad at His Majesty? 408 00:28:22,720 --> 00:28:25,590 It was clearly him who is mad at me! 409 00:28:26,340 --> 00:28:31,920 I heard that His Majesty went to Changchun Palace this morning. 410 00:28:34,490 --> 00:28:37,690 So, it's her. 411 00:28:37,690 --> 00:28:41,720 I was wondering who's playing the devil behind my back. 412 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:46,070 Your Highness, what then must we do next? 413 00:28:47,060 --> 00:28:49,710 I forced that bitch to kill herself. 414 00:28:49,710 --> 00:28:53,610 His Majesty didn't reprimand me at all. 415 00:28:54,960 --> 00:28:56,810 Yes. 416 00:28:57,830 --> 00:29:03,830 For people that His Majesty doesn't pay attention to, he will naturally not care. 417 00:29:03,830 --> 00:29:08,490 He's the emperor. The ruler of Qing dynasty. 418 00:29:08,490 --> 00:29:11,760 How could he have time to get involved in harem matters all day 419 00:29:11,760 --> 00:29:14,630 and discern right and wrong for his imperial consorts? 420 00:29:14,630 --> 00:29:17,800 Isn't that a big joke? 421 00:29:19,440 --> 00:29:24,010 If the emperor meddles, what's the use of an empress? 422 00:29:24,010 --> 00:29:27,730 Hence, this matter is not under his jurisdiction. 423 00:29:27,730 --> 00:29:32,860 If he does, it's like announcing to the whole Forbidden City 424 00:29:32,860 --> 00:29:37,720 that the empress is incompetent and unable to manage the imperial harem. 425 00:29:37,720 --> 00:29:39,990 Then this sutra... 426 00:29:41,720 --> 00:29:47,090 Isn't there still one pregnant person in Yonghe Palace? 427 00:29:47,940 --> 00:29:53,050 His Majesty is reminding me 428 00:29:53,050 --> 00:29:57,010 to cultivate my moral character. 429 00:29:58,650 --> 00:30:01,560 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch. 430 00:30:04,790 --> 00:30:07,780 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch. 431 00:30:11,040 --> 00:30:13,750 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch. 432 00:30:13,750 --> 00:30:20,460 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch. 433 00:30:31,780 --> 00:30:37,110 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch. 434 00:30:41,100 --> 00:30:46,960 Gugu Feng, that day, I really saw Wei Yingluo with a guard. 435 00:30:46,960 --> 00:30:49,620 I didn't deliberately fool you. 436 00:30:49,620 --> 00:30:55,190 Okay already. I believe you. Get up. 437 00:30:57,960 --> 00:31:04,750 But, that Wei Yingluo is hiding something. You must watch her for me. 438 00:31:04,750 --> 00:31:09,020 Gugu Fang, I don't understand. 439 00:31:09,020 --> 00:31:12,690 You don't need to understand. You just need to remember it. 440 00:31:12,690 --> 00:31:15,210 Just report to me immediately 441 00:31:15,210 --> 00:31:19,120 anything about her, even just a mere rustle of grass in the wind. 442 00:31:21,820 --> 00:31:23,970 If you don't agree, 443 00:31:23,970 --> 00:31:27,980 I'll tell her that it was you who told on her that day. 444 00:31:27,980 --> 00:31:30,780 She dared to hit even me. 445 00:31:32,250 --> 00:31:34,430 What about you then? 446 00:31:35,830 --> 00:31:38,200 Yes, Gugu. 447 00:31:50,300 --> 00:31:52,770 Who's in-charge here? 448 00:31:55,940 --> 00:31:58,450 Greetings, Mistresses. 449 00:31:58,450 --> 00:32:03,980 - You know me? - I measured you for clothes when you just entered the palace. 450 00:32:03,980 --> 00:32:08,050 Noble Lady is naturally beautiful and unforgettable. 451 00:32:08,830 --> 00:32:11,730 I also remember First Class Attendant Qing. 452 00:32:13,430 --> 00:32:16,880 Then, are you done sewing our new clothes? 453 00:32:16,880 --> 00:32:19,580 It's done. I was just about to have someone deliver them to you. 454 00:32:19,580 --> 00:32:22,200 No need. Aren't I here now? 455 00:32:22,200 --> 00:32:24,600 Noble Lady, this way please. 456 00:32:26,210 --> 00:32:28,390 You? 457 00:32:33,000 --> 00:32:35,410 Greetings, Noble Lady. 458 00:32:35,410 --> 00:32:38,980 I remember you. Aren't you that one last time... 459 00:32:38,980 --> 00:32:41,240 First Class Attendant, you have good memory. 460 00:32:43,570 --> 00:32:47,900 You have left a deep impression on us. 461 00:32:47,900 --> 00:32:52,170 I will never forget how Sister Wuya 462 00:32:52,170 --> 00:32:54,900 got driven out of the palace that time. 463 00:32:58,880 --> 00:33:01,950 Young Mistress Wuya got driven out of the palace? 464 00:33:01,950 --> 00:33:03,730 How is that possible? 465 00:33:04,430 --> 00:33:07,550 You...don't know? 466 00:33:07,550 --> 00:33:12,480 I'm only a measly palace maid of the Embroidery Workshop. How could I know about the matters of my masters? 467 00:33:14,060 --> 00:33:16,720 It really has nothing to do with you? 468 00:33:16,720 --> 00:33:19,030 It's connected with me? 469 00:33:20,760 --> 00:33:25,830 Sister Nalan, looks like she doesn't really know. 470 00:33:32,020 --> 00:33:36,060 Hope that I'm just overthinking, 471 00:33:36,060 --> 00:33:39,220 and not that you did too much. 472 00:33:39,220 --> 00:33:44,450 Noble Lady, I really couldn't understand what you're saying. 473 00:33:45,950 --> 00:33:48,570 I'm not as stupid as Sister Wuya. 474 00:33:48,570 --> 00:33:51,670 You also should stop being presumptuous. 475 00:33:51,670 --> 00:33:55,460 Be careful of making a mistake and falling into my hand. 476 00:33:56,680 --> 00:33:59,730 Didn't you say you're showing us the new clothes? Are we still not leaving? 477 00:33:59,730 --> 00:34:02,000 This way please. 478 00:34:08,600 --> 00:34:14,390 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch... 479 00:34:15,770 --> 00:34:19,710 Chief Steward Li, you most likely have seen most of the palace maids. 480 00:34:19,710 --> 00:34:22,270 You still couldn't find that person you're looking for? 481 00:34:22,270 --> 00:34:25,840 That darn servant maid. If I find her, 482 00:34:25,840 --> 00:34:28,760 I surely will skin her to death! 483 00:34:32,220 --> 00:34:35,060 Just these? Are all the palace maids here?! 484 00:34:35,060 --> 00:34:38,020 I've already thought of ways to move the palace maids of the different palaces here for you to see. 485 00:34:38,020 --> 00:34:42,150 Unless, she's a major palace maid serving by the side of the imperial consorts. We are unable to move them. 486 00:34:42,150 --> 00:34:43,890 It's impossible that she's of higher position. 487 00:34:43,890 --> 00:34:48,910 I remember her voice very clearly. I've never heard of it. 488 00:34:48,910 --> 00:34:52,680 Then, there's only the palace maids in the different divisions of the Palace Workshops. 489 00:34:52,680 --> 00:34:56,900 For example, the Leather Workshop, Embroidery Workshop, Filigree Workshop, Ruyi Workshop. 490 00:34:56,900 --> 00:34:59,990 Investigate. Investigate each and every one of them. 491 00:34:59,990 --> 00:35:04,510 His Majesty has given a decree, so we must find her. 492 00:35:04,510 --> 00:35:06,840 Lower down this part more. 493 00:35:08,590 --> 00:35:10,810 Look. Here. 494 00:35:10,810 --> 00:35:13,210 Should I make a knot? 495 00:35:13,210 --> 00:35:15,020 And here. 496 00:35:20,700 --> 00:35:26,680 Everyone get out. Form a line. I'm going to check you one by one. 497 00:35:26,680 --> 00:35:29,790 Chief Steward Li. What's going on? 498 00:35:29,790 --> 00:35:33,650 Momo Zhang, call out all your working maids. 499 00:35:33,650 --> 00:35:36,620 I'm going to check them one by one. 500 00:35:36,620 --> 00:35:40,520 Chief Steward Li, we're currently rushing the production of the spring dresses of the different mistresses. 501 00:35:40,520 --> 00:35:44,510 If I call them all now, it's too time consuming. 502 00:35:44,510 --> 00:35:48,140 How about this? If you need anything, you can just tell me. 503 00:35:48,140 --> 00:35:52,120 Of course, it's different. 504 00:35:52,120 --> 00:35:55,510 I know that this place is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Department which is headed by Eunuch Wu. 505 00:35:55,510 --> 00:35:58,710 You kept calling me Chief Steward Li in such intimate manner, 506 00:35:58,710 --> 00:36:01,800 but could it be you're not putting any importance to me at all? 507 00:36:01,800 --> 00:36:04,520 Look at what you're saying. How could I dare? 508 00:36:04,520 --> 00:36:08,400 Chief Steward Li, what kind of person are you really looking for? 509 00:36:08,400 --> 00:36:12,990 A little palace maid with such clever mouth and a stomach full of mischief! 510 00:36:12,990 --> 00:36:16,870 If I catch her, I surely will skin her! 511 00:36:18,460 --> 00:36:21,010 Okay. Wait a minute then. 512 00:36:21,890 --> 00:36:25,060 Momo, the different palaces are rushing us. How can we make such a delay? 513 00:36:25,060 --> 00:36:28,540 We mustn't offend Chief Steward Li. 514 00:36:31,490 --> 00:36:34,820 Chief Steward Li, I still have to assist the two mistresses in trying on their dresses. 515 00:36:34,820 --> 00:36:37,160 I won't accompany you anymore. 516 00:36:39,560 --> 00:36:41,390 Move back. 517 00:36:45,900 --> 00:36:49,090 Come. Fall in line and each one must say, 518 00:36:49,090 --> 00:36:52,690 "I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch." 519 00:36:53,540 --> 00:36:56,530 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch. 520 00:37:00,230 --> 00:37:03,100 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch. 521 00:37:03,100 --> 00:37:05,810 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch. 522 00:37:06,590 --> 00:37:09,600 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch. 523 00:37:10,750 --> 00:37:13,100 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch. 524 00:37:13,100 --> 00:37:15,210 Why are you laughing?! 525 00:37:15,210 --> 00:37:17,200 I'm exactly talking to you! 526 00:37:17,200 --> 00:37:21,450 Learning to play the flute at 80 years old. Such a stupid face. 527 00:37:21,450 --> 00:37:25,650 That servant was so clever. She surely isn't you. Leave. 528 00:37:28,150 --> 00:37:30,170 Those who are done with the check, don't just idle around. 529 00:37:30,170 --> 00:37:33,480 Come with me to deliver the dresses for the two mistresses. 530 00:37:35,630 --> 00:37:37,980 Chief Steward Li! 531 00:37:43,730 --> 00:37:45,200 Jixiang. 532 00:37:45,200 --> 00:37:48,410 Who are you looking for that you have to involve so many people? 533 00:37:48,410 --> 00:37:50,760 Do you need us to help you? 534 00:37:50,760 --> 00:37:55,120 For measly matters like this, no need to trouble Noble Lady's gracious presence. 535 00:37:55,120 --> 00:37:58,830 I dare not accept the words 'gracious presence'. 536 00:37:58,830 --> 00:38:03,540 I've repeatedly asked for you but you have refused it. 537 00:38:03,540 --> 00:38:09,000 Noble Lady, you must be joking. You probably don't know His Majesty's temper yet since you're new here. 538 00:38:09,000 --> 00:38:13,160 If His Majesty learns that you called me, 539 00:38:13,160 --> 00:38:18,620 he might think that you're inquiring information about him. 540 00:38:23,000 --> 00:38:26,500 How could that be? You're overthinking. 541 00:38:26,500 --> 00:38:30,300 Then...I'll take my leave now. 542 00:38:40,700 --> 00:38:42,330 Yingluo! 543 00:38:46,330 --> 00:38:50,180 - You servant, where did you go? I couldn't find you anywhere. - Momo, I— 544 00:38:50,180 --> 00:38:52,580 You, come over here! 545 00:38:52,580 --> 00:38:55,350 I'm talking to you! 546 00:38:55,350 --> 00:38:58,660 While there is a surprise check, you just happen to be not around?! 547 00:38:58,660 --> 00:39:02,060 You are the most suspicious! Say, 548 00:39:02,060 --> 00:39:05,260 "I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch." 549 00:39:05,260 --> 00:39:10,480 I am scratching the spiritual tree's itch. 550 00:39:10,480 --> 00:39:13,470 Go. Continue. 551 00:39:16,090 --> 00:39:20,520 Sister Nalan, you're really trying to know the activities of His Majesty? 552 00:39:20,520 --> 00:39:23,270 Why are you such a coward? 553 00:39:23,270 --> 00:39:28,580 We've been inside the palace for a month, but still haven't seen His Majesty. 554 00:39:28,580 --> 00:39:31,500 What then is the purpose of us passing 555 00:39:31,500 --> 00:39:33,820 the Xiunv Selection? 556 00:39:33,820 --> 00:39:35,740 Did we come to the palace to bask in the sun? 557 00:39:35,740 --> 00:39:37,650 You shouldn't say it that way. 558 00:39:37,650 --> 00:39:41,070 Slowly, we would get the chance. 559 00:39:41,070 --> 00:39:42,370 But if we curry favors like this— 560 00:39:42,370 --> 00:39:44,830 If you become a soldier, you should aim to be the supreme commander. 561 00:39:44,830 --> 00:39:47,970 When you enter the palace, you should aim to be above everyone. 562 00:39:47,970 --> 00:39:50,000 If everyone is like you, 563 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:54,260 just hiding and covering, shrinking one's head like a quail, what's the point? 564 00:39:54,260 --> 00:39:56,410 Sister Nalan, lower down your voice. 565 00:39:56,410 --> 00:39:58,210 What are you afraid of? 566 00:39:58,210 --> 00:40:02,590 I entered the palace to be a favored consort, to float upon the clouds. 567 00:40:02,590 --> 00:40:05,220 Why must I be secretive? 568 00:40:05,220 --> 00:40:09,190 Don't look at them as being so pretentiously noble and clean. 569 00:40:09,190 --> 00:40:11,420 If you're so capable, don't ever assist His Majesty in his chambers forever. 570 00:40:11,420 --> 00:40:14,020 Sister Nalan, stop saying it. 571 00:40:14,020 --> 00:40:17,330 The other sisters here in the palace are all quite prim and proper. 572 00:40:17,330 --> 00:40:20,390 I think that you're stupid. 573 00:40:20,890 --> 00:40:25,340 I just said a few honest words and you're already cowering like that. 574 00:40:26,650 --> 00:40:30,960 Let me tell you, regardless of inside or outside the palace, 575 00:40:30,960 --> 00:40:34,960 as long as it's a human with two legs, they're all the same. 576 00:40:34,960 --> 00:40:39,260 Anyone who likes to flaunt, elevate their reputation, or brag, 577 00:40:39,260 --> 00:40:41,710 don't hesitate. Ruthlessly spit on them. 578 00:40:41,710 --> 00:40:44,060 Fake. So fake! 579 00:40:44,060 --> 00:40:46,780 If you want to be a sacred person with a clean heart and limited desire, 580 00:40:46,780 --> 00:40:51,360 then just...strangle yourself and go to heaven. 581 00:40:51,360 --> 00:40:56,380 Sister Nalan, we still have to greet Her Highness Imperial Concubine Jia today. Let's go. 582 00:40:57,060 --> 00:40:58,570 Wait. 583 00:41:00,240 --> 00:41:02,250 Did you all hear it? 584 00:41:02,250 --> 00:41:05,400 Deliver my clothes back to my palace. 585 00:41:05,400 --> 00:41:07,170 Yes. 586 00:41:07,170 --> 00:41:08,580 - Let's go. - Let's quickly go 587 00:41:16,200 --> 00:41:18,720 Quickly look! It's Guard Fuca! 588 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,980 - Guard Fuca! - Jin-- 589 00:41:26,190 --> 00:41:28,790 - Guard Fuca! - Quickly look! 590 00:41:34,540 --> 00:41:37,640 Guard Fuca! I saw him! 591 00:41:37,640 --> 00:41:38,740 Guard Fuca? 592 00:41:38,740 --> 00:41:40,710 Fuca Fuhe, the biological brother of the Empress. 593 00:41:40,710 --> 00:41:43,360 A true talent in literary and fighting. An important imperial relative. 594 00:41:43,360 --> 00:41:46,120 Oh, can we go deliver the clothes now? 595 00:41:46,120 --> 00:41:49,310 Yingluo, wait. I need to pee. Just help me with this. 596 00:41:49,310 --> 00:41:50,790 Thanks! 597 00:41:50,790 --> 00:41:52,570 Jinxiu! 598 00:42:25,190 --> 00:42:27,680 Wei Yingluo? What are you doing? 599 00:42:27,680 --> 00:42:30,750 It should be me asking you what you're doing. 600 00:42:32,600 --> 00:42:42,030 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 601 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:09,450 ♫The Forbidden Palace's walls surround them, feeling like a good place to reside.♫ 602 00:43:09,450 --> 00:43:16,760 ♫As the walls sever the setting sun's rays, they lose their past dreams as it grows cold.♫ 603 00:43:16,760 --> 00:43:24,170 ♫Decaying leaves cover the neglected shuttered window, that remembers the cold winds of twenty harvests.♫ 604 00:43:24,170 --> 00:43:30,760 ♫Knowing only how to go with the flow, and pass the years.♫ 605 00:43:30,760 --> 00:43:35,380 ♫Unmarried and hopeful, the heavy, dark gates are locked, cultivated and proud, gem-like beauties, ♫ 606 00:43:35,380 --> 00:43:38,050 ♫and yet somehow♫ 607 00:43:38,050 --> 00:43:42,790 ♫Flowers who stay may endure breakage, causing them ask to change their karma; Can not an empty branch give them a carefree place♫ 608 00:43:42,790 --> 00:43:46,360 ♫to rest upon?♫ 609 00:43:46,360 --> 00:43:53,750 ♫Longing to be together with him, separated as the illumination in the western window declines,♫ 610 00:43:53,750 --> 00:44:01,140 ♫At leisure to be melancholy, also perplexed and worried about it all.♫ 611 00:44:01,140 --> 00:44:08,550 ♫Who will pity her, and record her lifetime full of misery?♫ 612 00:44:08,550 --> 00:44:15,650 ♫A pretentious, showy vision on a stage.♫ 613 00:44:15,650 --> 00:44:23,360 ♫Longing to be together with him, separated as the illumination in the western window declines,♫ 614 00:44:23,360 --> 00:44:30,420 ♫At leisure to be melancholy, also perplexed and worried about it all.♫ 615 00:44:30,420 --> 00:44:38,070 ♫Who will pity her, and record her lifetime full of misery?♫ 616 00:44:38,070 --> 00:44:44,250 ♫A pretentious, showy vision on a stage.♫ 617 00:44:45,540 --> 00:44:54,970 ♫A pretentious, showy vision on a stage.♫ 54312