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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:08,150 --> 00:00:14,860 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:17,780 --> 00:00:23,730 ♫The sounds from the sheng and xiao die away in the distance, in the sparse, declining light ♫ (T/N reed instrument made of vertical pipes; end-blown flute) 3 00:00:23,730 --> 00:00:29,290 ♫ Memories of my past, my companions in youth. ♫ 4 00:00:29,290 --> 00:00:35,090 ♫ Over boundless years, old affairs have become difficult to recall. ♫ 5 00:00:35,090 --> 00:00:41,990 ♫ I’ve used a lifetime of truth to put up a pretense. ♫ 6 00:00:43,680 --> 00:00:49,250 ♫ Parting without opening these cupped hands full of tears. ♫ 7 00:00:49,250 --> 00:00:55,030 ♫ Clears my vision and permits me to resist ♫ 8 00:00:55,030 --> 00:01:00,650 ♫ Perhaps when targeted by love it is not wise to separate ♫ 9 00:01:00,650 --> 00:01:06,310 ♫ The morning wind can not dispel the aftermath. ♫ 10 00:01:09,290 --> 00:01:15,080 ♫ Whose hidden tears made the blooming flowers blush, ♫ 11 00:01:15,080 --> 00:01:20,890 ♫ And in the desolate and dreary torrential storms to painfully droop low, ♫ 12 00:01:20,890 --> 00:01:25,050 ♫ Unwilling to blossom again alone? ♫ 13 00:01:25,050 --> 00:01:27,830 ♫ The coming day belongs to the young. ♫ 14 00:01:27,830 --> 00:01:32,280 ♫ As the glimmer of dawn becomes again the setting sun. ♫ 15 00:01:32,280 --> 00:01:37,990 ♫ Who is this person who does not sleep soundly in the middle of the night? ♫ 16 00:01:37,990 --> 00:01:43,710 ♫Sitting and watching the autumn wind puff out and penetrate the palace curtains. ♫ 17 00:01:43,710 --> 00:01:49,390 ♫One strand held in remembrance, shackling sentiment and concern. ♫ 18 00:01:49,390 --> 00:01:58,330 ♫ Always submerged in the fragrant incense of fleeting time ♫ 19 00:02:00,510 --> 00:02:04,120 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 20 00:02:05,120 --> 00:02:07,340 Episode 28 21 00:02:08,350 --> 00:02:09,910 Zhongcui Palace 22 00:02:09,910 --> 00:02:12,550 Kexin, where's Yonghuang? 23 00:02:12,550 --> 00:02:15,100 First Prince isn't finished with school yet. 24 00:02:15,640 --> 00:02:18,440 I heard today is Consort Xian's returning day. 25 00:02:18,440 --> 00:02:20,340 First Prince is very happy. 26 00:02:20,340 --> 00:02:23,770 He kept saying he wanted to go see Consort Xian with you after school. 27 00:02:23,770 --> 00:02:29,550 It's only natural since Consort Xian did indeed raise First Prince for so many years. 28 00:02:29,550 --> 00:02:31,920 You must be on your way to Yikun Palace too then. 29 00:02:31,920 --> 00:02:33,300 That's right. 30 00:02:33,300 --> 00:02:35,180 Greetings, Older Sister. 31 00:02:35,860 --> 00:02:38,240 Younger Sister Shen, why are you here? 32 00:02:38,240 --> 00:02:41,620 I was going to go to Yikun Palace to say my congratulations. 33 00:02:41,620 --> 00:02:44,450 Who would know that when I just arrived, I saw His Majesty coming out from there? 34 00:02:44,450 --> 00:02:47,060 Saying Consort Xian needs rest and she's not to be disturbed. 35 00:02:47,060 --> 00:02:52,400 So you see, I got rejected flat despite my warm thought, so I came to ask a cup of tea from you. 36 00:02:52,400 --> 00:02:55,200 Younger sister, come in and let's talk. 37 00:02:56,010 --> 00:02:58,570 Actually, it was a misunderstanding. 38 00:02:58,570 --> 00:03:01,860 Consort Xian isn't putting on airs. 39 00:03:01,860 --> 00:03:05,310 That was back then, but not so anymore. 40 00:03:08,460 --> 00:03:10,380 Older sister, where is the First Prince? 41 00:03:10,380 --> 00:03:12,990 He's still in school. 42 00:03:12,990 --> 00:03:14,070 Younger sister, take a seat. 43 00:03:14,070 --> 00:03:15,600 Okay. 44 00:03:18,310 --> 00:03:23,410 Sister, though First Prince has been raised by you last few years. 45 00:03:23,410 --> 00:03:25,790 In the past, he was with Concubine Ruyi. 46 00:03:25,790 --> 00:03:27,580 Now that Concubine Ruyi is back, 47 00:03:27,580 --> 00:03:32,060 You plan to just return a half-grown son back to her? 48 00:03:32,060 --> 00:03:33,810 I can't do that. 49 00:03:33,810 --> 00:03:37,400 I've looked after Yonghuang these years without any fault. 50 00:03:37,400 --> 00:03:40,340 Would I just return him to Concubine Ruyi just like that? 51 00:03:40,340 --> 00:03:44,400 Others might think I mistreated Yonghuang then. 52 00:03:44,400 --> 00:03:46,360 That's right too. 53 00:03:46,360 --> 00:03:50,290 You were promoted to Consortship not only because of your merit of birthing Third Prince. 54 00:03:50,290 --> 00:03:52,670 It's also for the toil of raising First Prince. 55 00:03:52,670 --> 00:03:54,650 Since you have two royal princes, 56 00:03:54,650 --> 00:03:57,930 and you're the chief of consorts and our blessing. 57 00:03:57,930 --> 00:04:00,640 But if First Prince wants to go back there, 58 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:02,790 it will be different then. 59 00:04:02,790 --> 00:04:06,310 Sister, this First Prince is the eldest heir. 60 00:04:06,310 --> 00:04:11,430 Until the empress births a son, the eldest son is most precious. 61 00:04:14,910 --> 00:04:16,500 You can't say that too. 62 00:04:16,500 --> 00:04:19,280 It's actually your four prince that was born in great time. 63 00:04:19,280 --> 00:04:22,210 That's a very precious son there. 64 00:04:22,210 --> 00:04:25,480 How could I be compared to you? 65 00:04:25,480 --> 00:04:28,860 But I would still like to give you a word of advice. 66 00:04:28,860 --> 00:04:34,700 You should be careful or else someone might pick up a easy convenience from you. 67 00:04:36,890 --> 00:04:42,590 By the way, First Prince is coming of age, right? 68 00:04:42,590 --> 00:04:45,120 The son of the Emperor who's at this age, 69 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:47,410 He's old enough to be appointed a marriage. 70 00:04:47,410 --> 00:04:49,540 Have you any inkling? 71 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:52,880 His Majesty did say a few grand houses have daughters. 72 00:04:52,880 --> 00:04:55,060 They are all pretty suitable. 73 00:04:55,060 --> 00:04:59,250 Sister, having a good marriage is having a good dependence. 74 00:04:59,250 --> 00:05:00,910 The eighth prince of Emperor Kanxi. 75 00:05:00,910 --> 00:05:03,220 His birth mother was actually a servant in the washing room. 76 00:05:03,220 --> 00:05:06,390 But he got appointed a marriage with the granddaughter of Prince An, Yolo. 77 00:05:06,390 --> 00:05:08,670 That's how he got the qualifications to fight for the throne. 78 00:05:08,670 --> 00:05:12,230 You better worry more about First Prince's marriage. 79 00:05:12,230 --> 00:05:15,450 Don't let some little clan get the better deal. 80 00:05:16,180 --> 00:05:18,260 I know. 81 00:05:21,640 --> 00:05:23,100 Older sister. 82 00:05:23,770 --> 00:05:25,260 Older sister. 83 00:05:26,810 --> 00:05:28,310 Older sister. 84 00:05:32,520 --> 00:05:33,700 Older sister. 85 00:05:33,700 --> 00:05:35,230 Hailan. 86 00:05:36,550 --> 00:05:38,700 You are finally back. 87 00:05:41,860 --> 00:05:44,230 I was about to visit you. 88 00:05:45,410 --> 00:05:47,650 How is the child? 89 00:05:49,240 --> 00:05:51,280 Let's sit and talk. 90 00:06:02,330 --> 00:06:06,240 You've thinned out so much. 91 00:06:06,240 --> 00:06:08,200 You have suffered. 92 00:06:09,300 --> 00:06:14,410 It's my fault for being incompetent. I didn't even know you were poisoned with arson. 93 00:06:15,650 --> 00:06:18,160 It's already in the past. I'm fine now. 94 00:06:18,160 --> 00:06:20,480 Who did all those? 95 00:06:20,480 --> 00:06:26,520 Her Highness, R'Ruo or Noble Consort? This matter must be thoroughly investigated. 96 00:06:31,430 --> 00:06:34,130 Yexin, go out first. 97 00:06:34,130 --> 00:06:35,740 Yes. 98 00:06:45,560 --> 00:06:48,950 I did it to myself. 99 00:06:49,770 --> 00:06:50,630 What? 100 00:06:50,630 --> 00:06:54,140 If one wants to leave Cold Palace, one must put in effort. 101 00:07:05,820 --> 00:07:08,330 I heard you got poisoned by cinnabar. 102 00:07:08,330 --> 00:07:11,110 Has it harmed your unborn baby? 103 00:07:12,040 --> 00:07:14,490 Did you find out who did it? 104 00:07:17,590 --> 00:07:22,550 If I were to say that it's the same as you, 105 00:07:22,550 --> 00:07:24,250 would you believe it? 106 00:07:24,250 --> 00:07:26,500 You did it yourself? 107 00:07:32,530 --> 00:07:34,360 For me? 108 00:07:37,230 --> 00:07:39,720 Jiang Yubin helped you? 109 00:07:41,290 --> 00:07:43,590 Jiang Yubin didn't tell me. 110 00:07:43,590 --> 00:07:46,260 You weren't afraid you could hurt your fetus? 111 00:07:46,260 --> 00:07:49,520 Older sister, I'm worried about you and you are worried about me too. 112 00:07:49,520 --> 00:07:53,260 So I told Jiang Yubin not to say. It's not his fault. 113 00:07:53,260 --> 00:07:55,840 But with Jiang Yubin checking the amount, 114 00:07:55,840 --> 00:07:57,900 I was spared any major harm. 115 00:07:57,900 --> 00:08:03,050 And also, in the end you and I had a spiritual connection. 116 00:08:03,050 --> 00:08:05,620 And released you from your bondage. 117 00:08:07,980 --> 00:08:11,910 Older sister, I'm fine. Don't worry. 118 00:08:19,570 --> 00:08:24,220 Older sister, if it's convenient for you, I would like to show you something. 119 00:08:24,220 --> 00:08:25,910 Okay. 120 00:09:26,450 --> 00:09:28,690 How did this happen? 121 00:09:28,690 --> 00:09:32,280 I ate a lot and the stomach grew bigger too. 122 00:09:32,280 --> 00:09:34,380 Ever since I was in the sixth month, 123 00:09:34,380 --> 00:09:37,200 these would appear on my body. 124 00:09:39,940 --> 00:09:42,750 Everything's fine. There are many good medicines in the imperial hospital. 125 00:09:42,750 --> 00:09:45,580 This is definitely curable. 126 00:09:45,580 --> 00:09:50,830 It's useless. I've asked the midwives. 127 00:09:50,830 --> 00:09:53,250 They said that certain pregnant women 128 00:09:53,250 --> 00:09:55,680 would get this after pregnancy. 129 00:09:55,680 --> 00:09:57,640 This can't be cured. 130 00:09:57,640 --> 00:10:00,500 Even if I give birth to the child, 131 00:10:00,500 --> 00:10:03,890 these would still remain on my body. 132 00:10:04,610 --> 00:10:08,750 Think about it. If I were to service His Majesty in bed, 133 00:10:08,750 --> 00:10:11,340 what will he think when he sees it? 134 00:10:12,270 --> 00:10:14,520 After you give birth, 135 00:10:14,520 --> 00:10:17,010 let's find a way. 136 00:10:17,730 --> 00:10:20,410 Palace is only a place based on looks. 137 00:10:20,410 --> 00:10:24,670 Sister, I know my favor has come to an end. 138 00:10:25,430 --> 00:10:29,210 My status isn't high. Once I give birth, 139 00:10:29,210 --> 00:10:31,980 I may not be able to keep it by me to raise it. 140 00:10:31,980 --> 00:10:35,230 At that time, it will be sent to Xifang Hall. 141 00:10:35,230 --> 00:10:37,360 Or bequeathed to others. 142 00:10:37,360 --> 00:10:41,660 Why don't I leave it with you and let it become your child? 143 00:10:44,570 --> 00:10:46,330 Become my child? 144 00:10:46,330 --> 00:10:48,600 Currently, 145 00:10:48,600 --> 00:10:52,340 Concubine Jia's fourth prince is His Majesty's favorite. 146 00:10:52,340 --> 00:10:56,040 Concubine Chun will never return First Prince to you. 147 00:10:56,040 --> 00:10:59,050 But you can't not have your own child. 148 00:11:01,160 --> 00:11:03,230 But you only managed to get pregnant after so much trouble. 149 00:11:03,230 --> 00:11:05,850 And you're having such a difficult pregnancy. 150 00:11:08,250 --> 00:11:12,470 Sister, we are only blood apart. 151 00:11:12,470 --> 00:11:14,620 Must we nitpick about this? 152 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:23,330 Don't worry. 153 00:11:23,330 --> 00:11:26,910 I will do all my utmost if the child is with me. 154 00:11:27,620 --> 00:11:29,920 If I worry about you, 155 00:11:29,920 --> 00:11:32,280 who else would I not worry about? 156 00:11:37,810 --> 00:11:42,300 Older sister, you are finally back. 157 00:11:42,300 --> 00:11:46,760 We will be together again and never separate. 158 00:11:50,480 --> 00:11:54,090 Put on your clothes now. Don't catch a cold. 159 00:11:54,990 --> 00:11:58,050 Cining Palace. 160 00:12:12,920 --> 00:12:15,320 Greetings, Concubine Ruyi. 161 00:12:16,530 --> 00:12:19,650 Consort Xian, Empress Dowager has tea prepared awaiting you. 162 00:12:19,650 --> 00:12:21,300 This way, please. 163 00:12:50,930 --> 00:12:53,440 Greetings, Empress Dowager. 164 00:12:54,990 --> 00:12:56,860 Stand up. 165 00:12:57,920 --> 00:13:00,160 I've brewed high tea for you. 166 00:13:00,160 --> 00:13:01,480 Sit. 167 00:13:12,750 --> 00:13:16,160 You knew I would come for sure. 168 00:13:16,160 --> 00:13:20,840 If you don't come, you won't be able to try my fine tea. 169 00:13:32,530 --> 00:13:36,070 You're kept yourself very well, Empress Dowager. 170 00:13:36,070 --> 00:13:39,910 It seems residing peacefully in back harem has been good. 171 00:13:39,910 --> 00:13:44,020 It's excellent that you could survive too. 172 00:13:44,020 --> 00:13:48,840 His Majesty didn't dote on you for nothing and I didn't protect you for nothing too. 173 00:13:49,720 --> 00:13:52,080 You are finally out. 174 00:13:52,080 --> 00:13:57,060 You let me persist my life for the one day to come. 175 00:13:57,060 --> 00:14:01,130 Thus, I came here specially to send my regards today 176 00:14:01,130 --> 00:14:04,010 May you be healthy forever. 177 00:14:05,380 --> 00:14:07,670 You are considered good. 178 00:14:07,670 --> 00:14:12,330 You knew after a fire you can't stay in Cold Palace anymore. 179 00:14:12,330 --> 00:14:16,630 So you took a risk on yourself. 180 00:14:16,630 --> 00:14:18,530 Now all the palace. 181 00:14:18,530 --> 00:14:20,740 Even His Majesty is suspicious. 182 00:14:20,740 --> 00:14:23,150 Was it Noble Consort or First Class Attendant Shen 183 00:14:23,150 --> 00:14:25,560 who put arson on you. 184 00:14:25,560 --> 00:14:29,960 Even Empress can't fathom the suspicion. 185 00:14:29,960 --> 00:14:32,240 If you didn't do that on your own, 186 00:14:32,240 --> 00:14:36,550 would you be that lucky to have someone to save you? 187 00:14:42,790 --> 00:14:44,880 Empress Dowager, you are wise. 188 00:14:46,580 --> 00:14:49,240 No wonder His Majesty suspects them. 189 00:14:49,240 --> 00:14:51,830 They have done it before. 190 00:14:51,830 --> 00:14:55,520 They just wouldn't let you go over and over again. 191 00:14:55,520 --> 00:14:57,520 But now that you're out. 192 00:14:57,520 --> 00:15:01,060 What does His Majesty plan to do? 193 00:15:02,550 --> 00:15:04,580 I had no one to lean on. 194 00:15:04,580 --> 00:15:08,430 But you were merciful and I could be spared to stay at Palace. 195 00:15:08,430 --> 00:15:12,590 From now on, I continue to beg your pity. 196 00:15:17,390 --> 00:15:20,250 Empress comes from high nobility. 197 00:15:20,250 --> 00:15:23,720 Fuca is a Manchu banner and well connected with old subjects. 198 00:15:23,720 --> 00:15:27,850 She is also frugal and a great example. 199 00:15:27,850 --> 00:15:32,910 Noble Consort's father is greatly deemed by His Majesty in the royal court. 200 00:15:32,910 --> 00:15:39,600 But I never liked having only one pot of flower in the palace blooming grandly. 201 00:15:40,530 --> 00:15:45,580 A hundred pots of flowers all blooming alluring is true success. 202 00:15:46,890 --> 00:15:51,340 If you understand this then you can preserve yourself well. 203 00:15:52,400 --> 00:15:54,760 I understand it. 204 00:15:56,640 --> 00:15:58,160 Drink tea. 205 00:16:06,290 --> 00:16:12,990 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 206 00:16:26,840 --> 00:16:29,860 Today's bath water was drawn with peach branch and willow leaves. 207 00:16:29,860 --> 00:16:33,600 Boiled with lilac flower and pearl powder. 208 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:37,230 It has the effect of getting rid of evil and darkness. 209 00:16:37,230 --> 00:16:40,470 His Majesty especially instructed this. 210 00:16:40,470 --> 00:16:44,730 To wash away your Cold Palace dark air. 211 00:18:04,580 --> 00:18:08,970 Very good, Qinying. You walked out of Cold Palace on your own. 212 00:18:08,970 --> 00:18:12,240 You are indeed a woman of Ula-Nara. 213 00:18:12,860 --> 00:18:16,640 But a Ula-Nara woman wouldn't halt her stops. 214 00:18:16,640 --> 00:18:18,870 You must continue 215 00:18:18,870 --> 00:18:20,900 To reclaim all that belongs to you. 216 00:18:20,900 --> 00:18:24,520 All that belongs to you. 217 00:18:33,690 --> 00:18:38,260 Mistress, did you have a bad dream again? 218 00:18:39,110 --> 00:18:41,370 What bad dream? Stop talking nonsense. 219 00:18:41,370 --> 00:18:43,920 Even since Concubine Ruyi came out from the Cold Palace, 220 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:45,890 you haven't been able to sleep soundly. 221 00:18:45,890 --> 00:18:49,290 That whore. She won't stay put in Cold Palace. 222 00:18:49,290 --> 00:18:51,520 She comes out to make trouble. 223 00:18:51,520 --> 00:18:54,910 Whore. I can't have her. 224 00:18:55,540 --> 00:18:58,020 I'm not afraid. 225 00:18:58,020 --> 00:19:00,150 I'm not afraid of anything. 226 00:19:00,150 --> 00:19:01,840 I'm not afraid. 227 00:19:03,090 --> 00:19:04,540 Mistress. 228 00:19:14,870 --> 00:19:18,230 Greetings, Your Highness. 229 00:19:18,230 --> 00:19:19,870 Get up and sit. 230 00:19:19,870 --> 00:19:22,770 Thank you, Your Highness. 231 00:19:32,290 --> 00:19:35,550 Concubine Ruyi, it has been a long time since we have seen you. 232 00:19:35,550 --> 00:19:38,790 We've had some misunderstanding before and Consort Xian's had to compromise for a few years. 233 00:19:38,790 --> 00:19:41,870 But now Consort Xian is back again to accompany us. 234 00:19:41,870 --> 00:19:44,660 We must get along well. 235 00:19:45,620 --> 00:19:48,150 Thank you, Your Highness, for your concerns. 236 00:19:48,930 --> 00:19:53,390 Consort Xian, Noble Lady Shen used to serve you. 237 00:19:53,390 --> 00:19:58,460 She's now favored by His Majesty. The both of you must get along with each other. 238 00:19:59,340 --> 00:20:03,010 - Yes. - Yes. 239 00:20:07,760 --> 00:20:11,410 Though Noble Lady Shen used to serve Consort Xian, 240 00:20:11,410 --> 00:20:13,990 but it's different now. 241 00:20:13,990 --> 00:20:18,200 With His Majesty's favor on her side, she's either reprimanding her servants in her quarter, 242 00:20:18,200 --> 00:20:20,960 or whine loudly about this or that. 243 00:20:20,960 --> 00:20:23,100 She really does whatever she wants at her whim. 244 00:20:23,100 --> 00:20:25,200 Concubine Jia, you must be joking. 245 00:20:25,200 --> 00:20:27,620 I've serviced His Majesty in bed a lot. 246 00:20:27,620 --> 00:20:30,070 How many days do I really have to throw tantrums? 247 00:20:30,070 --> 00:20:32,460 Don't hear wrong now. 248 00:20:32,460 --> 00:20:35,380 Enough. We're in broad daylight here. 249 00:20:35,380 --> 00:20:38,360 Don't keep mentioning service in bed now. 250 00:20:41,660 --> 00:20:45,350 Consort Xian, we've got Concubine Shu and Attendant Qing. 251 00:20:45,350 --> 00:20:46,920 They are new here. 252 00:20:46,920 --> 00:20:50,280 If you have the time, do chat with them. 253 00:20:52,490 --> 00:20:56,110 Your attire today is very undemanding. 254 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:03,400 The bracelet I gifted to you and Noble Consort back then. 255 00:21:03,400 --> 00:21:05,390 Why don't you wear it? 256 00:21:10,350 --> 00:21:13,340 The lock is loose. 257 00:21:13,340 --> 00:21:16,170 I sent it in to get it fixed. 258 00:21:18,710 --> 00:21:22,490 Once it's repaired, you should wear it every day too. 259 00:21:22,490 --> 00:21:25,830 It's a symbol of our sisterhood from the old manor. 260 00:21:25,830 --> 00:21:27,680 Of course. 261 00:21:28,280 --> 00:21:30,770 Empress's gracious kindness. 262 00:21:31,980 --> 00:21:34,590 I don't dare to forget for a day. 263 00:21:38,210 --> 00:21:41,600 Consort Xian's only just returned so she should rest up. 264 00:21:41,600 --> 00:21:43,650 In a few days, at our family banquet, 265 00:21:43,650 --> 00:21:46,730 I will celebrate grandly for you. 266 00:21:46,730 --> 00:21:49,930 As a token of congratulations. 267 00:21:49,930 --> 00:21:51,980 Thank you, Your Highness. 268 00:21:55,130 --> 00:21:57,880 Older sister, if you are free, visit me at my palace. 269 00:21:57,880 --> 00:22:01,700 Come and see if I am looking over Yonghuang diligently or not. 270 00:22:02,960 --> 00:22:07,220 Yonghuang has been living in your palace. He's already your child now. 271 00:22:07,220 --> 00:22:09,790 How could you not be diligent? 272 00:22:09,790 --> 00:22:14,160 Because you were having a tough time, that's why Yonghuang stayed in my palace. 273 00:22:14,160 --> 00:22:17,560 Now that you are out, I should return him to you. 274 00:22:17,560 --> 00:22:19,790 And Concubine Jia has Yongcheng too. 275 00:22:19,790 --> 00:22:24,260 I have Yongzhang and you'd have Yonghuang and it's good if we're all equal. 276 00:22:25,320 --> 00:22:27,610 You are so thoughtful. 277 00:22:28,820 --> 00:22:31,620 It's just that, I just came out from the Cold Palace. 278 00:22:31,620 --> 00:22:33,390 my health is still weak. 279 00:22:33,390 --> 00:22:36,850 I fear that I wouldn't be able to take good care of Yonghuang. 280 00:22:36,850 --> 00:22:39,290 I think he should still remain with you. 281 00:22:39,910 --> 00:22:44,210 I will not let you know for sure and look after Yonghuang well. 282 00:22:45,010 --> 00:22:48,210 But older sister, you must nurse your health. 283 00:22:48,210 --> 00:22:51,950 That Noble Lady Shen's been seducing His Majesty for many years and she's not afraid of anyone. 284 00:22:51,950 --> 00:22:56,140 You got to put her in her place to cough up the anger from before. 285 00:23:03,080 --> 00:23:06,580 I wanted to have you move to Yikun Plaace to live with me. 286 00:23:06,580 --> 00:23:10,920 But you've got a big belly and it's not convenient so I'll forget it. 287 00:23:12,740 --> 00:23:16,120 If you give birth to a prince and His Majesty promotes your status, 288 00:23:16,120 --> 00:23:19,460 then you can move to a proper palace. 289 00:23:20,190 --> 00:23:24,130 I don't want to. That was where you lived. 290 00:23:24,600 --> 00:23:27,260 It's still the same as before you left. 291 00:23:27,260 --> 00:23:30,970 I didn't even move it. Just regarding it as keeping a memory. 292 00:23:33,120 --> 00:23:35,630 You're full of strange old thoughts. 293 00:23:35,630 --> 00:23:41,190 And that child of yours, who knows what kind of strange personality it will have once born. 294 00:23:42,880 --> 00:23:46,600 It's kicking me. It knows you're talking ill. 295 00:23:51,780 --> 00:23:56,180 Older sister, you have been back for a few days. 296 00:23:56,910 --> 00:24:01,490 His Majesty never stayed overnight in Yikun Palace? 297 00:24:01,490 --> 00:24:04,000 Or has he flipped your tag? 298 00:24:06,980 --> 00:24:10,430 We've been distant for many years and our emotional knots haven't been untied. 299 00:24:11,570 --> 00:24:13,840 I don't want to be that close. 300 00:24:16,890 --> 00:24:20,240 That's true. Your framing hasn't been justified yet. 301 00:24:20,240 --> 00:24:23,080 And His Majesty must feel awkward. 302 00:24:25,080 --> 00:24:27,540 Tomorrow is winter family banquet. 303 00:24:27,540 --> 00:24:30,670 Everyone in the palace will see you. 304 00:24:31,250 --> 00:24:36,290 At the time, let's see how Empress and Noble Lady Shen show themselves then. 305 00:24:40,570 --> 00:24:44,740 It's so warm to have hand heater in the winter. 306 00:24:48,940 --> 00:24:53,620 Today is our winter family banquet. Royal Mother has the chills and she's reluctant to leave Cining Palace. 307 00:24:53,620 --> 00:24:55,650 Thankfully we have His Majesty who could grant us his presence. 308 00:24:55,650 --> 00:24:58,810 So we can get together like this. 309 00:24:58,810 --> 00:25:02,270 This morning I went to the outskirts of the capital to watch military performance. 310 00:25:02,270 --> 00:25:05,560 I received Empress's invitation there and heard each palace made their own dumplings. 311 00:25:05,560 --> 00:25:07,720 So I came to have a taste and enjoy the company. 312 00:25:07,720 --> 00:25:11,680 Your Majesty, I personally made these dumplings. 313 00:25:11,680 --> 00:25:16,140 Just regular vegetable and meat fillings. Please try. 314 00:25:16,140 --> 00:25:17,610 Fine. 315 00:25:23,940 --> 00:25:27,490 Great. Your skills are on par with the royal chefs. 316 00:25:30,580 --> 00:25:34,300 Your Majesty, I'm not good at wrapping dumplings. 317 00:25:34,300 --> 00:25:38,420 So I only brought a jar of rose vinegar. 318 00:25:53,260 --> 00:25:57,320 Consort Xian, when you eat dumplings, you must have vinegar. 319 00:25:57,320 --> 00:25:59,470 Though your item isn't the most needed, 320 00:25:59,470 --> 00:26:02,630 it's the item that can't be lacked the most. 321 00:26:05,310 --> 00:26:10,060 Consort Xian, no wonder His Majesty cares about you so much. 322 00:26:10,060 --> 00:26:13,300 His Majesty and Empress are two bodies with one mind. 323 00:26:13,300 --> 00:26:18,110 I suppose you think of me day and night too. 324 00:26:20,800 --> 00:26:23,000 It's the same for A'Ruo too. Isn't that so? 325 00:26:26,100 --> 00:26:29,570 Nowadays, Sister Shen is already a concubine. 326 00:26:29,570 --> 00:26:32,540 Why are you still calling her A'Ruo? 327 00:26:32,540 --> 00:26:37,500 I feel like her noble lady attire is so awkward when you call her that. 328 00:26:37,500 --> 00:26:40,520 I keep getting reminded the way she looked when she was your servant back then. 329 00:26:40,520 --> 00:26:44,210 I got used to calling her from before so it's hard to change suddenly. 330 00:26:51,700 --> 00:26:56,830 Alright. Noble Lady Shen, you should drink up to that. 331 00:26:56,830 --> 00:26:59,140 Ruyi was your old boss. 332 00:26:59,140 --> 00:27:04,880 Now she's been released from her undo injustice. Now it's our family banquet here. 333 00:27:04,880 --> 00:27:08,560 As you are her old servant, you should toast her. 334 00:27:09,090 --> 00:27:10,770 Yes. 335 00:27:11,840 --> 00:27:15,350 Here's my toast to Concubine Ruyi. 336 00:27:28,580 --> 00:27:34,030 Fine. First Class Attendant Shen, seeing how happy you are for Concubine Ruyi, I'm happy too. 337 00:27:34,030 --> 00:27:37,700 From now on, let's promote Noble Lady Shen to Imperial Concubine Shen. 338 00:27:44,230 --> 00:27:47,550 Your Majesty, this sudden promotion. 339 00:27:47,550 --> 00:27:49,440 It's a bit too rash, isn't it? 340 00:27:49,440 --> 00:27:54,060 Your Majesty, imperial concubines are mistresses of own palaces and a lofty status. 341 00:27:54,060 --> 00:27:56,760 In the case of Concubine Mei and Shu and Jia, 342 00:27:56,760 --> 00:28:00,680 they've either birthed an heir, or came from noble lineage, or have been favored for many years. 343 00:28:00,680 --> 00:28:04,620 Yes, Your Majesty, Sister Shen lives with me. 344 00:28:04,620 --> 00:28:08,000 If she's a concubine too, then Qixiang Palace -- 345 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:10,720 wouldn't there be two Mistresses then? 346 00:28:11,370 --> 00:28:13,830 No matter how Concubine Shen's promoted, 347 00:28:13,830 --> 00:28:16,120 Qixiang Palace only has you as the mistress. 348 00:28:16,120 --> 00:28:18,010 There's difference in status still. 349 00:28:18,010 --> 00:28:21,100 So let's forgo a coronation for Concubine Shen then. 350 00:28:28,770 --> 00:28:33,190 Yes, Sister Jia gave birth to a royal heir, to have same concubine status, 351 00:28:33,190 --> 00:28:35,300 would still have a ranking within. 352 00:28:35,300 --> 00:28:39,640 Your Majesty, without a coronation, the promotion wouldn't be official. 353 00:28:39,640 --> 00:28:43,200 I value Concubine Shen, above formalities. 354 00:28:44,850 --> 00:28:48,340 I thank Your Majesty for your grace. 355 00:28:51,900 --> 00:28:56,000 Concubine Shen's blessed so I imagine His Majesty wouldn't need to flip the tags tonight. 356 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:58,970 Naturally he will be accompanied by Concubine Shen. 357 00:28:59,650 --> 00:29:02,260 Empress, you are thoughtful. 358 00:29:27,210 --> 00:29:34,110 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 359 00:29:39,900 --> 00:29:41,490 Stop there. 360 00:29:42,510 --> 00:29:45,310 You've just been promoted and you've forgotten the pecking order? 361 00:29:45,310 --> 00:29:47,520 You dare to walk ahead of me? 362 00:29:50,340 --> 00:29:53,720 You're a concubine and I'm a concubine too. 363 00:29:53,720 --> 00:29:57,570 We're all the same so who's higher than who? 364 00:29:57,570 --> 00:30:02,020 I'm the mother of a royal heir, and chief of all concubines. 365 00:30:02,020 --> 00:30:04,170 You come from Consort Xian's servant status. 366 00:30:04,170 --> 00:30:07,730 And you dare to mention being my equal? 367 00:30:07,730 --> 00:30:10,290 For your old boss Consort Xian getting out of Cold Palace, 368 00:30:10,290 --> 00:30:12,170 His Majesty gave you the promotion over that. 369 00:30:12,170 --> 00:30:14,160 Thinking about this, it's not right too. 370 00:30:14,160 --> 00:30:18,400 It was you who betrayed Consort Xian and framed her as culprit in the deaths of royal heirs. 371 00:30:18,400 --> 00:30:22,600 But today His Majesty kept saying Consort Xian was framed. 372 00:30:22,600 --> 00:30:25,420 I think this promotion of yours 373 00:30:25,420 --> 00:30:28,470 was just a slap on you instead. 374 00:30:28,470 --> 00:30:30,000 Whore. 375 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:33,020 You're both servants. 376 00:30:33,020 --> 00:30:35,680 Why bother hitting one of your own? 377 00:30:35,680 --> 00:30:39,520 Wexin, just take this slap for now. 378 00:30:39,520 --> 00:30:43,790 And learn from her just how she got to crawl up His Majesty's bed. 379 00:30:43,790 --> 00:30:46,520 I don't dare to seduce His Majesty behind your back, Mistress. 380 00:30:46,520 --> 00:30:48,930 And I wouldn't dare to frame you. 381 00:30:48,930 --> 00:30:51,020 Regardless of how many slaps I received, 382 00:30:51,020 --> 00:30:53,090 I wouldn't learn these filthy ways. 383 00:30:53,090 --> 00:30:56,370 - You... - Mistress. 384 00:30:56,370 --> 00:30:57,530 You dare to slap me? 385 00:30:57,530 --> 00:31:00,090 This slap is for you to learn to be good. 386 00:31:00,090 --> 00:31:04,110 It's for you not to forget how you climbed up for the past years. 387 00:31:04,110 --> 00:31:07,370 To be rude to me? Just think of who you are! 388 00:31:07,370 --> 00:31:10,060 I have Empress and Noble Consort as my back. 389 00:31:10,060 --> 00:31:13,100 Is that so? Let's see then 390 00:31:13,100 --> 00:31:16,290 just how many in this palace even accepts you. 391 00:31:17,530 --> 00:31:18,900 You! 392 00:31:22,670 --> 00:31:25,330 They looked down on me. 393 00:31:26,020 --> 00:31:28,950 I've already been promoted to a concubine. 394 00:31:28,950 --> 00:31:33,490 To them, I am only a cheap servant. 395 00:31:34,190 --> 00:31:36,710 Mistress, don't take to heart. 396 00:31:36,710 --> 00:31:38,410 She's just jealous of you. 397 00:31:38,410 --> 00:31:42,120 Today is your great day of being promoted and you have to service His Majesty in bed tonight as well. 398 00:31:42,120 --> 00:31:46,540 Let's go back to the palace and I'll rub your face with an egg. 399 00:31:46,540 --> 00:31:48,090 Let's leave. 400 00:31:55,760 --> 00:32:00,440 A'Rou doesn't seen to have been living greatly these years. 401 00:32:01,290 --> 00:32:04,500 She's got His Majesty's attention so it's hard to avoid hate from others. 402 00:32:04,500 --> 00:32:07,790 Plus how did she betray you back then for her gain? 403 00:32:07,790 --> 00:32:12,030 Everyone knows the truth so of course they look down at her. 404 00:32:12,030 --> 00:32:15,270 Glory and riches she went after. 405 00:32:15,270 --> 00:32:18,330 So she will have to bear the shame and bullying. 406 00:32:25,720 --> 00:32:28,650 You ate so much not long ago and you're eating again. 407 00:32:28,650 --> 00:32:30,960 You are not afraid of getting bloated? 408 00:32:31,980 --> 00:32:35,440 I don't know why I"m always hungry. 409 00:32:35,440 --> 00:32:39,360 If you eat a lot, your stomach will expand more. 410 00:32:40,640 --> 00:32:43,600 This body can't be seen anymore anyway. 411 00:32:43,600 --> 00:32:46,120 Not eating more might be cheating the baby. 412 00:32:46,120 --> 00:32:48,470 That's really not worth it then. 413 00:32:52,980 --> 00:32:56,380 Greetings to Consort Xian, Noble Lady Hai. 414 00:32:56,380 --> 00:33:00,560 Royal Physician Jiang, Noble Lady Hai's appetite is so big it worries me. 415 00:33:00,560 --> 00:33:02,860 I wonder what's wrong with her. 416 00:33:15,490 --> 00:33:21,450 Noble Lady Hai has a good appetite and the baby is strong so it's no trouble. 417 00:33:21,460 --> 00:33:25,690 But the baby does seem 418 00:33:25,690 --> 00:33:29,350 to be quite a bit bigger than fetuses his age. 419 00:33:29,350 --> 00:33:31,660 Mistress, your prenatal medicine. 420 00:33:31,660 --> 00:33:35,330 Alright, just put it aside to let it chill. 421 00:33:42,590 --> 00:33:48,130 May I ask if you're eating the medicine by my prescription? 422 00:33:48,130 --> 00:33:52,090 Of course. Is there anything wrong? 423 00:34:01,990 --> 00:34:03,930 This medicine is not right. 424 00:34:03,930 --> 00:34:07,250 Wufu, could you bring the medicine to me to see? 425 00:34:07,250 --> 00:34:10,740 It's right outside. I'll go fetch it now. 426 00:34:24,260 --> 00:34:27,460 I didn't see it wrong. This prenatal medicine. 427 00:34:27,460 --> 00:34:30,620 Someone's added quite a bit to it. 428 00:34:30,620 --> 00:34:33,440 But what they add wasn't anything bad. 429 00:34:33,440 --> 00:34:37,130 Just good prenatal medicines. 430 00:34:37,130 --> 00:34:41,730 However, the amount was much higher than what I prescribed. 431 00:34:48,360 --> 00:34:53,030 I prescribed this. And the medicine was filled by the royal medicine court. 432 00:34:53,030 --> 00:34:56,630 After it was made, I saw nothing was wrong with it. 433 00:34:56,630 --> 00:35:00,660 I brought this from the royal physician's court and I have been very cautious. 434 00:35:00,660 --> 00:35:04,560 Straight from there to you, no one else put a hand in it. 435 00:35:04,560 --> 00:35:07,590 Someone's adjusted the ratios of this prescription. 436 00:35:07,590 --> 00:35:11,760 So the effect will heavily stabilize the fetus. 437 00:35:11,760 --> 00:35:15,830 You were weak to start out with, so after this medicine, 438 00:35:15,830 --> 00:35:18,260 though it's fine on the royal heir, 439 00:35:18,260 --> 00:35:23,120 but all your blood will be absorbed by the fetus. 440 00:35:23,120 --> 00:35:26,710 And your body will be weakened with the fetus overly strong. 441 00:35:26,710 --> 00:35:30,760 When you are in labor, you will -- 442 00:35:31,430 --> 00:35:33,470 have a hard time. 443 00:35:41,650 --> 00:35:47,440 Imperial Physician Jiang, please investigate this fully. 444 00:35:47,440 --> 00:35:51,080 I will definitely investigate this when I go back. 445 00:35:51,080 --> 00:35:53,560 May you be assured, Consort Xian and Noble Lady Hai. 446 00:35:53,560 --> 00:35:56,900 I will be extra careful from now on. 447 00:36:43,690 --> 00:36:45,420 What are you doing? 448 00:36:48,220 --> 00:36:51,510 I came to serve Your Majesty. 449 00:36:51,510 --> 00:36:55,160 I beg you to allow me to service you in bed. 450 00:36:55,160 --> 00:36:56,890 How many years have you served me in bed? 451 00:36:56,890 --> 00:37:00,000 You should know what the rules are for your service. 452 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:03,770 What is it? You want things done by house rules? 453 00:37:06,540 --> 00:37:11,110 Your Majesty. I have serviced you in bed for three years. 454 00:37:11,110 --> 00:37:13,830 But you've never touched me. 455 00:37:13,830 --> 00:37:17,860 It's been so long, so allow me to service you just once. 456 00:37:19,350 --> 00:37:21,590 You want to become my woman so badly. 457 00:37:21,590 --> 00:37:25,210 Pleading and begging and I allowed it. 458 00:37:25,210 --> 00:37:27,480 And I have you a title dignified enough. 459 00:37:27,480 --> 00:37:31,250 From now on, you are a person of Forbidden City in life. 460 00:37:31,250 --> 00:37:33,300 And you're a ghost of Forbidden City once dead. 461 00:37:33,300 --> 00:37:35,380 You can't ever escape. 462 00:37:35,380 --> 00:37:39,890 You know why I don't touch you all these years? 463 00:37:40,690 --> 00:37:42,080 I am dim-witted. 464 00:37:42,080 --> 00:37:45,820 I keep you by my side and give you favors. 465 00:37:45,820 --> 00:37:48,180 It's because I have use in keeping you. 466 00:37:49,100 --> 00:37:50,820 But don't you forget. 467 00:37:50,820 --> 00:37:55,670 You are forever the slave of Consort Xian. You're my slave. 468 00:37:55,670 --> 00:38:00,420 Before others and behind others, don't lose your place. 469 00:38:06,180 --> 00:38:08,350 I understand. 470 00:38:32,860 --> 00:38:34,750 Who slapped you? 471 00:38:38,180 --> 00:38:40,720 You favor me. 472 00:38:40,720 --> 00:38:43,270 Concubine Jia is angry. 473 00:38:43,940 --> 00:38:45,890 She slapped me. 474 00:38:45,890 --> 00:38:49,640 All slaves get slapped by the mistresses. 475 00:38:49,640 --> 00:38:51,650 If you want to enjoy this kind of royal favor, 476 00:38:51,650 --> 00:38:54,560 you'll have to take these abuse with a content heart. 477 00:39:00,680 --> 00:39:03,600 I beg you to give me a clear answer. 478 00:39:03,600 --> 00:39:06,430 Why do you treat me like this? 479 00:39:07,770 --> 00:39:10,120 Do you remember the title I gave you? 480 00:39:10,120 --> 00:39:14,510 Shen. It means for you to be prudent. 481 00:39:14,510 --> 00:39:16,640 You should think about the good I offer you. 482 00:39:16,640 --> 00:39:21,310 If I didn't favor you, who knows what would've happened to you. 483 00:39:21,310 --> 00:39:23,470 Do you think 484 00:39:23,470 --> 00:39:26,590 that I framed Consort Xian? 485 00:39:26,590 --> 00:39:30,360 So you're tormenting me to avenge Consort Xian's anger? 486 00:39:30,360 --> 00:39:32,120 Avenge anger? 487 00:39:32,120 --> 00:39:34,700 Consort Xian will come seek that from you in time. 488 00:39:35,770 --> 00:39:39,240 Today I want to ask you clearly. 489 00:39:39,880 --> 00:39:42,520 Who instructed you that day? 490 00:39:48,580 --> 00:39:50,830 No one instructed me. 491 00:39:56,720 --> 00:39:59,050 It was Consort Xian who committed crime. 492 00:40:01,450 --> 00:40:05,130 I see that's how it is. 493 00:40:05,810 --> 00:40:07,840 Then I shall sleep first. 494 00:41:04,980 --> 00:41:08,220 Your Majesty, it's time 495 00:41:19,960 --> 00:41:22,550 Mistress, you must be fatigue from servicing in bed last night. 496 00:41:22,550 --> 00:41:25,920 I've prepared you morning tea for you to rest. 497 00:41:25,920 --> 00:41:27,800 Service in bed? 498 00:41:28,860 --> 00:41:31,300 I am tired indeed. 499 00:41:33,780 --> 00:41:37,590 I am already Concubine Shen that His Majesty personally titled. 500 00:41:37,590 --> 00:41:40,880 Why is it that everything in here looks to belong to merely a noble lady? 501 00:41:40,880 --> 00:41:42,430 Why is interior bureau such a sloth? 502 00:41:42,430 --> 00:41:45,600 They said Empress and Emperor want to be frugal and simple. 503 00:41:45,600 --> 00:41:49,220 And you haven't had your coronation yet so the decor was not done. 504 00:41:49,220 --> 00:41:51,240 What title? 505 00:41:51,240 --> 00:41:54,840 He just wanted me to have an empty title anyway. 506 00:41:57,260 --> 00:41:58,980 Mistress. 507 00:41:58,980 --> 00:42:01,220 You can't. Mistress. 508 00:42:02,050 --> 00:42:04,880 Mistress. This was from the day you were named concubine. 509 00:42:04,880 --> 00:42:07,670 You can't do that. If others find out -- 510 00:42:07,670 --> 00:42:09,860 What will they say about you? 511 00:42:09,860 --> 00:42:12,630 I am Concubine Shen. My stuff. 512 00:42:12,630 --> 00:42:14,980 I can break if I want. 513 00:42:14,980 --> 00:42:17,280 Who can do what to me? 514 00:42:17,280 --> 00:42:18,780 Mistress. 515 00:42:20,280 --> 00:42:23,460 Mistress. You can't. Can't! 516 00:42:23,460 --> 00:42:26,350 This was given to you personally by the emperor when you became a noble lady. 517 00:42:26,350 --> 00:42:28,770 You can't break that. 518 00:42:28,770 --> 00:42:30,690 Just hit me instead if you're so angry. 519 00:42:30,690 --> 00:42:34,940 You can't harm you and His Majesty's fondness. 520 00:42:37,980 --> 00:42:39,760 Mistress. 521 00:42:44,880 --> 00:42:46,470 Mistress. 522 00:42:48,100 --> 00:42:50,040 Mistress. 523 00:42:50,040 --> 00:42:52,060 His Majesty. 524 00:42:52,060 --> 00:42:55,070 Does he care about me even? 525 00:42:56,290 --> 00:42:59,040 I'm just a toy. 526 00:42:59,040 --> 00:43:01,330 Let others throw me around. 527 00:43:19,260 --> 00:43:21,620 I've served Concubine Shen these years. 528 00:43:21,620 --> 00:43:24,160 I've discovered her temperament is getting more and more fussy. 529 00:43:24,160 --> 00:43:25,750 She will ask me often too. 530 00:43:25,750 --> 00:43:28,860 If His Majesty really favors her. 531 00:43:30,320 --> 00:43:34,620 She is already so favored so what more does she want? 532 00:43:35,250 --> 00:43:37,050 His Majesty favors her. 533 00:43:37,050 --> 00:43:40,310 But yesterday at the family banquet he kept saying, 534 00:43:40,310 --> 00:43:41,990 mistress and servant, obviously belittling Concubine Shen. 535 00:43:41,990 --> 00:43:47,430 Yes. His Majesty also said Consort Xian was framed before. 536 00:43:50,720 --> 00:43:52,740 You go back first. 537 00:43:53,860 --> 00:43:56,930 If any movement at Concubine Shen's don't forget to report to me right away. 538 00:43:56,930 --> 00:43:58,390 Yes. 539 00:44:12,920 --> 00:44:15,070 Will His Majesty dig up what we did that year? 540 00:44:15,070 --> 00:44:17,530 Now with Consort Xian out, 541 00:44:17,530 --> 00:44:20,880 His Majesty will have to find an excuse to say she was framed. 542 00:44:20,880 --> 00:44:23,640 Or else others won't be pacified. 543 00:44:26,970 --> 00:44:29,720 Push comes to shove, we'll throw A'Rou out. 544 00:44:29,720 --> 00:44:31,830 Saying she sold out her mistress for her own gain. 545 00:44:31,830 --> 00:44:34,570 But Concubine Shen, wouldn't she cough us up? 546 00:44:35,650 --> 00:44:39,040 Her father works for my father. 547 00:44:39,040 --> 00:44:43,270 If we keep him as our hostage, she won't dare to talk. 548 00:44:43,880 --> 00:44:48,470 Even if she didn't do it, she has to swallow it still. 549 00:44:52,890 --> 00:45:00,050 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 550 00:45:13,010 --> 00:45:15,630 ♫Intoxicated by the falling flower petals in the plum garden♫ 551 00:45:15,630 --> 00:45:19,780 ♫ as if this life were our first time we have met. ♫ 552 00:45:23,170 --> 00:45:25,770 ♫ Black silken hair reflecting the frosty moonlight, ♫ 553 00:45:25,770 --> 00:45:31,130 ♫ Hands joined together, for our innumerable mortal lives. ♫ 554 00:45:33,560 --> 00:45:36,260 ♫ The burden of concern on my mind has paled rose-kissed cheeks, ♫ 555 00:45:36,260 --> 00:45:41,560 ♫ Yearning now turns into confusion. ♫ 556 00:45:43,950 --> 00:45:46,500 ♫ Glistening teardrops cover the pledge, ♫ 557 00:45:46,500 --> 00:45:52,040 ♫ joining hands for a lifetime, when in the past did he change it? ♫ 558 00:45:52,040 --> 00:45:54,480 ♫ Flowers start out blossoming in splendor, but are easily destroyed ♫ 559 00:45:54,480 --> 00:45:57,110 ♫ Who is that plucking on qin (zither) strings? ♫ 560 00:45:57,110 --> 00:45:59,780 ♫ When love becomes deep, people are prone to separate. ♫ 561 00:45:59,780 --> 00:46:02,310 ♫ Alone, I sing the sad song of parting. ♫ 562 00:46:02,310 --> 00:46:04,970 ♫ Twilight is tardy, spring is late. ♫ 563 00:46:04,970 --> 00:46:07,490 ♫ With graceful reasoning, like it had been empty dream, with sighs. ♫ 564 00:46:07,490 --> 00:46:12,630 ♫ Let it flow away with the river of time. ♫ 565 00:46:14,730 --> 00:46:19,450 ♫ Vast years apart, with no clear date of return or hope, ♫ 566 00:46:19,450 --> 00:46:24,950 ♫ Regretfully not admitting the care held deep within my heart. ♫ 567 00:46:24,950 --> 00:46:29,660 ♫ Moonlight flows like water, washing away the pretentiousness of the past affairs. ♫ 568 00:46:29,660 --> 00:46:35,260 ♫ Sincerity now is the only thing left to depend upon. ♫ 569 00:46:35,260 --> 00:46:40,070 ♫ In the endless night, I cannot put down the gray hairs to pursue youth. ♫ 570 00:46:40,070 --> 00:46:45,530 ♫ Nor dare to look at you quietly from afar. ♫ 571 00:46:45,530 --> 00:46:50,380 ♫ If we can have another lifetime together, may we both be commoners. ♫ 572 00:46:50,380 --> 00:46:56,190 ♫ Reunited, and again pledging faithfully to stand by each other. ♫ 50230