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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,950 --> 00:00:08,060 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:17,680 --> 00:00:23,610 ♫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 00:00:23,610 --> 00:00:29,130 ♫ Memories of my past, my companions in youth. ♫ 4 00:00:29,130 --> 00:00:35,010 ♫ Over boundless years, old affairs have become difficult to recall. ♫ 5 00:00:35,010 --> 00:00:41,890 ♫ I’ve used a lifetime of truth to put up a pretense. ♫ 6 00:00:43,390 --> 00:00:49,200 ♫ Parting without opening these cupped hands full of tears. ♫ 7 00:00:49,200 --> 00:00:54,980 ♫ Clears my vision and permits me to resist ♫ 8 00:00:54,980 --> 00:01:00,510 ♫ Perhaps when targeted by love it is not wise to separate ♫ 9 00:01:00,510 --> 00:01:07,320 ♫ The morning wind can not dispel the aftermath. ♫ 10 00:01:09,150 --> 00:01:14,810 ♫ Whose hidden tears made the blooming flowers blush, ♫ 11 00:01:14,810 --> 00:01:20,820 ♫ And in the desolate and dreary torrential storms to painfully droop low, ♫ 12 00:01:20,820 --> 00:01:25,090 ♫ Unwilling to blossom again alone? ♫ 13 00:01:25,090 --> 00:01:27,680 ♫ The coming day belongs to the young. ♫ 14 00:01:27,680 --> 00:01:31,980 ♫ As the glimmer of dawn becomes again the setting sun. ♫ 15 00:01:31,980 --> 00:01:37,770 ♫ Who is this person who does not sleep soundly in the middle of the night? ♫ 16 00:01:37,770 --> 00:01:43,610 ♫Sitting and watching the autumn wind puff out and penetrate the palace curtains. ♫ 17 00:01:43,610 --> 00:01:49,330 ♫One strand held in remembrance, shackling sentiment and concern. ♫ 18 00:01:49,330 --> 00:02:00,410 ♫ Always submerged in the fragrant incense of fleeting time ♫ 19 00:02:00,410 --> 00:02:04,640 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 20 00:02:04,640 --> 00:02:07,490 Episode 2 21 00:02:21,520 --> 00:02:23,180 Qingying! 22 00:02:28,950 --> 00:02:31,780 Why did it take you so long to come? I've been waiting for you for a long time. 23 00:02:35,330 --> 00:02:37,230 You're unhappy? 24 00:02:43,710 --> 00:02:46,690 I know that being a second wife is an unfair treatment for you. 25 00:02:46,690 --> 00:02:49,130 That's not what's bothering me. 26 00:02:50,780 --> 00:02:54,520 I'm considering right now if I should marry into the royal family or not. 27 00:02:55,270 --> 00:02:58,130 Is it because of Imperial Mother? 28 00:02:59,090 --> 00:03:00,830 Yes. 29 00:03:01,720 --> 00:03:04,880 Before, when I played here, I found it fun. 30 00:03:04,880 --> 00:03:08,890 But looking at the palace now, I feel scared. 31 00:03:11,300 --> 00:03:15,260 Regarding Imperial Mother, we'll come up with a idea eventually. 32 00:03:15,260 --> 00:03:17,650 I also understand your current feelings. 33 00:03:17,650 --> 00:03:23,660 But being born into the Imperial family, there's not one day that I haven't felt the coldness and ruthlessness of these palace walls. 34 00:03:23,660 --> 00:03:28,880 Qingying, I will try my best to protect you and not let you suffer again. 35 00:03:28,880 --> 00:03:32,000 If we ever face any problems again in the future, 36 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:34,060 let's face it together. 37 00:03:34,690 --> 00:03:37,710 Noble Consort Xi will never like me, right? 38 00:03:38,820 --> 00:03:40,730 Royal Father has already granted you to me. 39 00:03:40,730 --> 00:03:43,770 I believe that Royal Mother will not say anything anymore. 40 00:03:43,770 --> 00:03:45,430 Also, I have talked with Royal Mother 41 00:03:45,430 --> 00:03:48,850 to not embroil you with Imperial Mother's matter. 42 00:03:48,850 --> 00:03:51,290 I also expressed to her that 43 00:03:51,290 --> 00:03:53,940 the person my heart really desires 44 00:03:53,940 --> 00:03:55,960 is only you. 45 00:03:58,270 --> 00:04:00,550 Brother Hong Li. 46 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,550 Do you know that 47 00:04:03,550 --> 00:04:07,420 that day right here, when I asked you to join my wife selection, 48 00:04:07,420 --> 00:04:09,730 I was so nervous. 49 00:04:09,730 --> 00:04:14,980 In Jiangxue Pavilion, when you hadn't arrived yet, I was so anxious. 50 00:04:14,980 --> 00:04:16,830 Good thing you eventually came 51 00:04:16,830 --> 00:04:20,840 and even accepted my ruyi. My heart became at ease then. 52 00:04:20,840 --> 00:04:23,720 I also understand your personality. No one can force you to do the things 53 00:04:23,720 --> 00:04:26,220 that you don't want to do. 54 00:04:26,220 --> 00:04:30,650 Hence, you have me in your heart, right? 55 00:04:36,120 --> 00:04:40,850 I just want to ask you...are you willing to be with me? 56 00:04:51,220 --> 00:04:53,430 From now on, you don't need to fear anything. 57 00:04:53,430 --> 00:04:56,470 With me around, be at ease. 58 00:05:10,710 --> 00:05:13,570 Second Madam is here! 59 00:05:15,530 --> 00:05:18,360 Concubine Yue is here! 60 00:05:19,290 --> 00:05:24,640 May Second Madam and Concubine Yue enter the manor to pay some respects! 61 00:05:42,350 --> 00:05:45,590 Greet His Highness and Madam! (Princess Consort, the first wife) 62 00:05:46,260 --> 00:05:48,390 You may rise. 63 00:05:48,390 --> 00:05:50,990 Thank you, Your Highness and Madam. 64 00:05:55,620 --> 00:05:59,090 You all have met my main wife before. 65 00:06:03,100 --> 00:06:06,750 These are dowry items granted to me by His Majesty during my wedding. 66 00:06:06,750 --> 00:06:09,050 I heard that they are tributes from Annan. (T/N aka "Annam", the old name for Vietnam) 67 00:06:09,050 --> 00:06:13,420 Hence, I'm gifting them to you to show my desire for an amicable relationship. 68 00:06:13,420 --> 00:06:15,690 Thank you, Madam for your grace. 69 00:06:15,690 --> 00:06:20,100 From now on, we're sisters that will be serving our husband together. No need to be so formal. 70 00:06:20,100 --> 00:06:23,150 Your lodgings have been prepared. 71 00:06:23,150 --> 00:06:25,900 Today is the celebratory day of your entrance to the manor. 72 00:06:25,900 --> 00:06:27,900 Go and have some early rest. 73 00:06:27,900 --> 00:06:30,240 I'll take my leave. 74 00:06:43,860 --> 00:06:45,690 Your Highness. 75 00:07:03,180 --> 00:07:05,440 It's rare to see you sitting in such a disciplined manner. 76 00:07:05,440 --> 00:07:08,060 I'm a bit not used to it. 77 00:07:08,980 --> 00:07:11,580 I'm also not used to it. 78 00:07:13,850 --> 00:07:20,030 How about I remove your veil, so you can feel more relaxed? 79 00:07:21,450 --> 00:07:22,900 Okay. 80 00:07:48,230 --> 00:07:50,000 Beautiful. 81 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:52,340 You're more beautiful that I imagined. 82 00:07:54,330 --> 00:07:57,280 You also look good in red. 83 00:08:02,760 --> 00:08:06,790 QIngying, you finally are married to me. 84 00:08:06,790 --> 00:08:08,490 It seems like a dream. 85 00:08:08,490 --> 00:08:11,370 I also feel like I'm just dreaming. 86 00:08:14,260 --> 00:08:16,620 Let me whisper some words to you. 87 00:08:24,040 --> 00:08:26,840 Isn't that inappropriate? 88 00:08:27,610 --> 00:08:29,420 I chose you. 89 00:08:29,420 --> 00:08:32,420 Being just a second wife is already unfair for you. 90 00:08:32,420 --> 00:08:35,300 Of course, my first night must be with you. 91 00:08:35,300 --> 00:08:40,200 She is my legal main wife. I will love her with respect. 92 00:08:55,750 --> 00:09:00,670 Concubine, His Highness went to Second Madam's place tonight. 93 00:09:03,700 --> 00:09:08,920 Although Master slept in Madam's room last night, they didn't consummate their marriage. [ Rongxin ] 94 00:09:09,890 --> 00:09:11,190 Really? 95 00:09:11,190 --> 00:09:13,290 Absolutely true. 96 00:09:15,160 --> 00:09:19,320 Then it means that Madam is also unhappy about this. 97 00:09:19,320 --> 00:09:22,460 Concubine, if you're able to get Madam's help, 98 00:09:22,460 --> 00:09:26,270 you won't be afraid to have no backer here in the manor. 99 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:28,490 Go get my pipa. (T/N Chinese four-stringed lute) 100 00:09:28,490 --> 00:09:30,280 Yes. 101 00:09:31,970 --> 00:09:36,300 I don't believe that I'll be a concubine forever. 102 00:09:36,300 --> 00:09:40,320 Maybe tomorrow night, Husband will come to my room. 103 00:09:41,540 --> 00:09:46,090 Concubine is multi-talented. Master will surely like you. 104 00:09:46,090 --> 00:09:47,860 Husband went to Second Wife's room? 105 00:09:47,860 --> 00:09:50,060 How is that possible? Did you not see it wrong? 106 00:09:50,060 --> 00:09:52,950 Madam, I didn't make a mistake. 107 00:09:52,950 --> 00:09:56,020 Master indeed is resting in Second Madam's room. [ Lianxin ] 108 00:09:56,020 --> 00:09:58,350 The candle light has already been extinguished. 109 00:10:02,850 --> 00:10:04,760 Leave now. 110 00:10:04,760 --> 00:10:06,460 Yes. 111 00:10:10,660 --> 00:10:14,610 Madam, although Master rested in your room last night, 112 00:10:14,610 --> 00:10:18,790 he used the excuse of being too tired and didn't consummate your marriage. 113 00:10:18,790 --> 00:10:22,550 Tonight, he went to Second Madam's place. This... 114 00:10:23,750 --> 00:10:28,190 Today is the day that Second Wife entered the manor. It's just right that Husband goes there. 115 00:10:28,190 --> 00:10:31,590 But no matter what, Old Madam said it right. 116 00:10:31,590 --> 00:10:34,230 You should use some methods. 117 00:10:34,230 --> 00:10:37,490 You should guard against Second Madam and the other concubines. 118 00:10:37,490 --> 00:10:42,760 The more Husband likes her, the more I should show the bearing of a main wife. 119 00:10:43,400 --> 00:10:45,250 I must do it better. 120 00:10:45,250 --> 00:10:48,720 Act more like a main wife than anyone else. 121 00:10:48,720 --> 00:10:52,440 If Husband can't find any lapses, he will feel 122 00:10:52,440 --> 00:10:56,650 that I'm the best choice to be the main wife. 123 00:10:59,900 --> 00:11:02,380 [ Six Years Later - Thirteenth Year of Yongzheng's Reign ] [ Thirteenth Day of the Ninth Month ] Greetings to Madam. 124 00:11:02,380 --> 00:11:03,800 Everyone sit. 125 00:11:03,800 --> 00:11:06,450 Thank you, Madam. 126 00:11:09,040 --> 00:11:12,360 Decree to promote Sister Xiyue to Second Madam came out. (T/N up to two second wives permitted) 127 00:11:12,360 --> 00:11:14,650 Congratulations, Madam Yue. 128 00:11:14,650 --> 00:11:17,440 Back when you and Qingying married into this manor at the same time, 129 00:11:17,440 --> 00:11:21,310 I gifted you each a golden lotus jade bracelet. 130 00:11:21,310 --> 00:11:26,550 It was my hope that you could be close sisters without regarding to your status. 131 00:11:26,550 --> 00:11:30,780 Now you've become a Second Madam too, and I'm so happy. 132 00:11:30,780 --> 00:11:33,750 Thank you, Madam. The bracelet you gifted me, [ Concubine Su Lüyun ] 133 00:11:33,750 --> 00:11:36,820 Madam Qing and I myself both wear it daily. [ Concubine Jin Yuyan ] 134 00:11:36,820 --> 00:11:40,480 It is all thanks to Madam's teaching that I have this day today. 135 00:11:40,480 --> 00:11:44,830 Your father has been unwavering in his devotion to His Majesty. [ Concubine Keliyete Hailan ] 136 00:11:44,830 --> 00:11:47,860 Lately with His Majesty's health unwell and the Prince helping with state governing, your father has been of great assistance. 137 00:11:47,860 --> 00:11:51,220 His Majesty wanting to reward you is only natural. 138 00:11:53,210 --> 00:11:57,660 Lüyun, you've just given birth to Yongzhang, so you must be diligent in looking after your health. 139 00:11:57,660 --> 00:11:59,550 Thank you, Madam, for your care. 140 00:11:59,550 --> 00:12:04,230 Talking about it, Qingying, Xiyue, and I married in around the same time. 141 00:12:04,230 --> 00:12:07,190 It's been quite some time since Yuyan came from House of Yu. 142 00:12:07,190 --> 00:12:12,000 Even Qiying, Hailan and Wanyin have served the Prince for long. [ Concubine Huang Qiying; Concubine Chen Wanyin ] 143 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:16,860 When will you all have children, so you can help the Prince spread abundance to his branch? 144 00:12:16,860 --> 00:12:18,470 Yes. 145 00:12:18,470 --> 00:12:23,750 We do not possess the fortune you have, Madam, to have both a daughter and a son. 146 00:12:23,750 --> 00:12:28,080 No need to rush. Take it slow, and you will all have too. 147 00:12:28,660 --> 00:12:32,100 It's getting late. You all should return now. 148 00:12:33,860 --> 00:12:36,090 We take our leave of Madam. 149 00:12:36,090 --> 00:12:38,880 Madam! Second Madams! Concubines! Bad news! 150 00:12:38,880 --> 00:12:41,200 Speak clearly. What happened? 151 00:12:41,200 --> 00:12:46,510 His Majesty. His Majesty has passed away. 152 00:12:46,510 --> 00:12:48,430 Your Majesty! 153 00:12:48,430 --> 00:12:49,590 What about His Highness? 154 00:12:49,590 --> 00:12:54,860 As soon as His Highness heard of the news, he entered the palace. 155 00:13:05,720 --> 00:13:09,910 Kneel. [ A.D. 1735. Qing's Emperor Yongzheng has died. The Fourth Prince, Hongli, ascends to the throne. 156 00:13:09,910 --> 00:13:13,140 First bow. 157 00:13:17,550 --> 00:13:20,650 Second bow. 158 00:13:23,920 --> 00:13:27,520 Third bow. 159 00:13:27,520 --> 00:13:30,030 Rise. 160 00:13:30,680 --> 00:13:33,350 Kneel. 161 00:13:36,160 --> 00:13:39,400 First bow. 162 00:13:43,770 --> 00:13:47,090 Second bow. 163 00:13:50,890 --> 00:13:54,020 Third bow. 164 00:13:56,340 --> 00:13:59,250 Rise. 165 00:13:59,250 --> 00:14:01,970 Kneel. 166 00:14:05,210 --> 00:14:08,410 First bow. 167 00:14:12,860 --> 00:14:16,130 Second bow. 168 00:14:20,150 --> 00:14:23,450 Third bow. 169 00:14:24,450 --> 00:14:27,510 Lament. 170 00:14:29,030 --> 00:14:37,000 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those who Dare Team @ Viki.com 171 00:15:17,920 --> 00:15:19,880 Your Majesty. 172 00:15:21,100 --> 00:15:23,780 How could you just leave? 173 00:15:25,980 --> 00:15:28,750 You wouldn't allow me to see you. 174 00:15:31,610 --> 00:15:35,270 I can't even attend your funeral. 175 00:15:36,570 --> 00:15:39,020 Your Majesty. 176 00:15:39,870 --> 00:15:42,600 You abandoned me. 177 00:15:42,600 --> 00:15:46,620 But I'm your sole Empress. 178 00:15:46,620 --> 00:15:51,300 And I'm not allowed to go to the funeral, Your Majesty! 179 00:15:51,300 --> 00:15:54,070 Your Highness. Please don't be so upset, Your Highness. 180 00:16:08,360 --> 00:16:10,290 Your Highness. 181 00:16:10,290 --> 00:16:14,810 The late Emperor's death. Actually, I think... 182 00:16:15,540 --> 00:16:19,170 the only chance you can leave this place has come. 183 00:16:27,550 --> 00:16:30,980 According to ceremonial conveyance, for Your Majesty's enthronement, 184 00:16:30,980 --> 00:16:35,720 should regard Empress in Jingren Palace as your Imperial Mother, the Dowager Empress. (Empress Ula-Nara Yixiu) 185 00:16:38,630 --> 00:16:39,860 What? 186 00:16:39,860 --> 00:16:45,220 Empress Jingren is Your Majesty's First Mother, therefore she should be the Dowager Empress, your Imperial Mother. 187 00:16:45,220 --> 00:16:49,870 Royal Consort Xi is Your Majesty's birth mother and she can be titled Empress Dowager, Sage Mother. [ Zhang Tingyu ] 188 00:16:49,870 --> 00:16:54,910 That is according to rules set by the ancestors. Having two Empresses Dowager side by side is in accordance. [ Liu Tongxun ] 189 00:16:54,910 --> 00:16:57,380 Your Majesty, the funeral has closed. 190 00:16:57,380 --> 00:17:01,140 The six palaces east and west are for Your Majesty's consorts and concubines to live in. 191 00:17:01,140 --> 00:17:04,780 Having the previous Empress of the late Emperor still residing in Jingren Palace, 192 00:17:04,780 --> 00:17:07,080 it is truly not customary. 193 00:17:07,080 --> 00:17:11,340 But Royal Father had said before that he would never see the Jingren Palace Empress again. 194 00:17:11,340 --> 00:17:16,680 Thus it was plausible that the Jingren Palace Empress could be absent from the late Emperor's funeral. 195 00:17:16,680 --> 00:17:19,390 However the late Emperor never deposed the Empress. 196 00:17:19,390 --> 00:17:22,770 After the funeral, she should still hold her proper title. 197 00:17:22,770 --> 00:17:28,520 Your Majesty, set clear rank and status among the wife and concubines and it will allow you to govern the world. 198 00:17:29,770 --> 00:17:31,820 I shall think it over. 199 00:17:35,300 --> 00:17:38,710 Then I shall take my leave. 200 00:17:48,660 --> 00:17:51,540 Your wife greets you, Your Majesty. 201 00:17:51,540 --> 00:17:53,290 You're here. 202 00:17:54,900 --> 00:17:59,590 I saw at the funeral these last couple of days how dried Your Majesty's lips and spirit looked. 203 00:17:59,590 --> 00:18:05,580 And your eyes were red-tinted, so I made Your Majesty a bowl of almond soup. 204 00:18:05,580 --> 00:18:07,370 To moisten up your lungs. 205 00:18:08,490 --> 00:18:10,190 Come here. 206 00:18:17,120 --> 00:18:18,290 Sit. 207 00:18:18,290 --> 00:18:19,630 Your Majesty. 208 00:18:19,630 --> 00:18:22,230 I said to sit, so sit. 209 00:18:30,020 --> 00:18:31,720 Delicious. 210 00:18:33,130 --> 00:18:37,700 Last time the two of us chatted so quietly was still at the manor. 211 00:18:37,700 --> 00:18:41,190 Now, it seems everything's changed. 212 00:18:42,150 --> 00:18:47,840 Yes. Back then, how could we have known the late Emperor would pass away. 213 00:18:48,850 --> 00:18:52,510 Your Majesty is now carrying a thousand weights upon your shoulders. 214 00:18:54,570 --> 00:19:00,050 Royal Father's funeral and the court affairs are all alright. 215 00:19:00,050 --> 00:19:04,340 It's just that there is a difficult situation before me and I'm not sure what to do. 216 00:19:04,340 --> 00:19:05,560 What is it? 217 00:19:05,560 --> 00:19:08,550 In court, someone suggested 218 00:19:08,550 --> 00:19:13,900 that I should release your aunt from Jingren Palace, and entitle her as Imperial Mother, Empress Dowager. 219 00:19:16,910 --> 00:19:21,310 It's been so many years, and you must wish for your aunt's release. 220 00:19:24,100 --> 00:19:28,620 Naturally I do wish for my aunt to be released from her imprisonment, 221 00:19:28,620 --> 00:19:33,300 so she can live her late life in peace, and I'll be able to look after her. 222 00:19:33,300 --> 00:19:37,900 However, it was the late Emperor who ordered for her confinement. 223 00:19:37,900 --> 00:19:43,290 Nomination for Imperial Mother and Empress Dowager is a state affair, so as your wife... 224 00:19:44,260 --> 00:19:46,880 I'm not in convenient position to say anything. 225 00:19:49,380 --> 00:19:53,080 I thought of how Royal Father once said when he was alive, 226 00:19:53,080 --> 00:19:56,920 that we would never see the Empress in Jingren Palace in this life or the afterlife. 227 00:19:56,920 --> 00:20:00,540 So it is quite the emotional agony for me. 228 00:20:00,540 --> 00:20:05,310 But then I thought if I could release your aunt and restore her dignity, 229 00:20:05,310 --> 00:20:10,180 you would have someone you can lean on and your life could be more smooth. 230 00:20:12,860 --> 00:20:17,690 Your Majesty, I am very grateful you are mindful of me and my aunt. 231 00:20:18,450 --> 00:20:21,850 But you needn't worry too much, Your Majesty. 232 00:20:21,850 --> 00:20:24,790 There will be a way to resolve this matter somehow. 233 00:20:24,790 --> 00:20:29,970 If it's hard, Your Majesty needn't compromise yourself too much. 234 00:20:31,020 --> 00:20:32,890 I understand. 235 00:20:39,680 --> 00:20:41,670 Is it true that this is what's been said? 236 00:20:41,670 --> 00:20:47,160 Yes. As soon as Minister Naquin heard of it, he sent word in to let you be aware. 237 00:20:47,160 --> 00:20:51,040 The late Emperor left no instructions on what to do with the Jingren Palace Empress. 238 00:20:51,040 --> 00:20:53,590 So now the trouble has arrived. 239 00:20:53,590 --> 00:20:56,810 It was said that it was Councilor Zhang Tingyu who first suggested it to His Majesty, 240 00:20:56,810 --> 00:20:59,730 and a few grand ministers seconded it. 241 00:20:59,730 --> 00:21:02,940 That old rascal Zhang Tingyu. 242 00:21:03,650 --> 00:21:07,010 Always putting old traditions and rules 243 00:21:07,010 --> 00:21:09,810 and order of concubinage as more important than life! 244 00:21:09,810 --> 00:21:14,480 His wanting to put her in as the Empress Dowager is to slight me. 245 00:21:14,480 --> 00:21:18,670 Lord Zhang only cares about proper rules and he may not be intentionally going against you. 246 00:21:18,670 --> 00:21:22,570 Wouldn't I know about that bunch of old rascals? 247 00:21:23,090 --> 00:21:27,430 To weaken the power of the Imperial harem would allow the old subjects from the previous dynasty 248 00:21:27,430 --> 00:21:30,820 to be that much more influential to His Majesty. 249 00:21:30,820 --> 00:21:35,910 But Zhang Tingyu is not the only one who can speak in court. 250 00:21:35,910 --> 00:21:39,510 Fujia, send word back to Naquin. 251 00:21:39,510 --> 00:21:41,860 He will know what to do. 252 00:21:41,860 --> 00:21:43,820 Yes. 253 00:21:43,820 --> 00:21:47,680 Empress Dowager, isn't this a matter that His Majesty has all the say in? 254 00:21:47,680 --> 00:21:50,980 You should just go tell His Majesty you don't want that. 255 00:21:50,980 --> 00:21:56,450 Back during his wife selection, the Emperor was never in agreement with me. 256 00:21:56,450 --> 00:22:02,010 So in this matter now, let's not say anything first. 257 00:22:02,010 --> 00:22:05,440 I need to see how the Emperor feels. 258 00:22:05,440 --> 00:22:09,650 And keep a tally on how many hold regard for that one inside Jingren Palace. 259 00:22:09,650 --> 00:22:12,830 First bow. 260 00:22:15,050 --> 00:22:18,320 Second bow. 261 00:22:21,300 --> 00:22:24,630 Third bow. 262 00:22:27,480 --> 00:22:30,000 Rise. 263 00:22:33,000 --> 00:22:38,060 Royal Mother, the dishes today were all contributed by us. 264 00:22:38,060 --> 00:22:40,050 May Royal Mother try them. 265 00:22:40,050 --> 00:22:43,560 Empress Dowager, are you going to drink the soup first? 266 00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:55,590 Empress Dowager, this is a ham and chicken soup made by Mistress Qing. [ Cheng Han ] 267 00:23:00,240 --> 00:23:04,740 Using a ham to pair with a nice chicken soup, 268 00:23:04,740 --> 00:23:06,990 the voice of the guest overwhelms that of the host. (T/N minor flavor upstaging the main attraction) 269 00:23:11,340 --> 00:23:15,380 I only wanted to use the fresh flavor to open up the Empress Dowager's appetite. 270 00:23:15,380 --> 00:23:20,520 Never thought that it instead disturbed the Empress Dowager. It's my fault. 271 00:23:20,520 --> 00:23:25,510 If two things are going to be cooked together, it should be clear which is the main attraction, which is just a side. 272 00:23:25,510 --> 00:23:29,800 If both are strong, it will destroy the taste. 273 00:23:32,520 --> 00:23:34,340 I admit my mistake. 274 00:23:34,340 --> 00:23:37,530 Looks like these two things can't be merged. 275 00:23:38,020 --> 00:23:42,470 Empress Dowager, I'll just cook you a clear chicken soup next time. 276 00:23:44,240 --> 00:23:46,940 Call someone to remove all these dishes! 277 00:23:46,940 --> 00:23:49,220 I don't have the appetite. 278 00:23:50,650 --> 00:23:55,030 Royal Mother, you are grieving for the former Emperor, hence, not feeling well to begin with. 279 00:23:55,030 --> 00:23:58,150 If you still not take any food, you will not be able to take it. [ Suoxin ] 280 00:23:58,150 --> 00:24:00,890 It's better that you take in a bit of food. 281 00:24:00,890 --> 00:24:05,200 It's not easy for Empress Dowager to finally decide to have dinner, yet her appetite got destroyed by Sister Qingying. 282 00:24:05,200 --> 00:24:08,160 This afternoon, there are even several hours of mourning ceremony. 283 00:24:08,160 --> 00:24:12,190 Sister Qingying, do you want the Empress Dowager to endure that starving? 284 00:24:13,600 --> 00:24:16,090 I committed a mistake and am willing to receive punishment. 285 00:24:16,090 --> 00:24:19,540 Hope Empress Dowager will consider your precious health and take in some food. 286 00:24:44,300 --> 00:24:49,170 Royal Mother, the citizens treat food as their heaven, rice as the master of all food. 287 00:24:49,170 --> 00:24:51,930 It is because rice is the most nourishing food. 288 00:24:51,930 --> 00:24:55,950 When the past Emperor was still alive, he loved eating congee the most. 289 00:24:55,950 --> 00:24:57,990 Have some too. 290 00:24:58,770 --> 00:25:00,420 Fine. 291 00:25:09,210 --> 00:25:14,220 In terms of food, how great of a principle can there be? 292 00:25:14,220 --> 00:25:17,450 It's just judging the hour and sizing up the situation. 293 00:25:17,450 --> 00:25:19,990 Stop assuming to be clever. 294 00:25:23,390 --> 00:25:25,410 I understand. 295 00:25:27,720 --> 00:25:29,680 You may rise. 296 00:25:29,680 --> 00:25:31,900 Thank you, Empress Dowager. 297 00:25:42,410 --> 00:25:45,760 Royal Mother really treated Qingying like that? 298 00:25:46,310 --> 00:25:47,800 Yes. 299 00:25:49,160 --> 00:25:51,130 I've caused her to suffer. 300 00:25:51,130 --> 00:25:55,770 Deliver some scald burn medicine to her chambers and tell her to not be sad. [ Eunuch in Yangxin Palace Hall, Li Yu ] 301 00:25:55,770 --> 00:25:57,330 Yes. 302 00:25:59,590 --> 00:26:02,750 It has become red from the heat. Empress Dowager was too heartless. 303 00:26:02,750 --> 00:26:05,360 It was just one bowl of soup. 304 00:26:06,070 --> 00:26:08,840 How did you serve your mistress? 305 00:26:08,840 --> 00:26:13,930 It is I who carelessly hurt myself when serving Empress Dowager. It's not Suoxin's fault. 306 00:26:13,930 --> 00:26:16,570 It's still Suoxin's fault for not protecting her mistress well. 307 00:26:16,570 --> 00:26:19,480 You, go outside and reflect. 308 00:26:19,480 --> 00:26:21,310 Yes. 309 00:26:28,100 --> 00:26:33,020 A'ruo, you need to understand that in her mind, you are the senior maidservant. 310 00:26:33,020 --> 00:26:37,760 You should be a bit tactful when you talk. Stop ordering her by pointing at her chin. (T/N being arrogant and bossy) 311 00:26:37,760 --> 00:26:42,170 I just feel that Suoxin isn't a maid that was married with you from our manor. (T/N as part of the dowry) 312 00:26:42,170 --> 00:26:43,900 She's not that close to us. 313 00:26:43,900 --> 00:26:45,920 You and Suoxin are serving me. 314 00:26:45,920 --> 00:26:49,960 If you two can't harmoniously get along here in the palace, 315 00:26:49,960 --> 00:26:52,040 how are we going to live our days? 316 00:26:52,770 --> 00:26:56,210 You should change your attitude. 317 00:26:57,180 --> 00:27:01,260 But I just have this kind of straightforward personality. 318 00:27:01,260 --> 00:27:03,600 Empress Dowager was such a bully today. 319 00:27:03,600 --> 00:27:06,330 But, His Majesty really dotes on you. 320 00:27:06,330 --> 00:27:09,420 Didn't he immediately ask Eunuch Li to deliver some burn medicine for you? 321 00:27:09,420 --> 00:27:13,500 In my opinion, once we enter the palace or if old Mistress gets to come out, 322 00:27:13,500 --> 00:27:16,400 His Majesty surely will confer you a title as noble consort or imperial noble consort. 323 00:27:16,400 --> 00:27:19,420 By then, Empress Dowager won't dare to bully you anymore. 324 00:27:19,420 --> 00:27:24,460 I just told you to be more tactful when speaking, but you instead are becoming more unruly. 325 00:27:24,460 --> 00:27:27,440 Is Empress Dowager a person that you can just discuss so casually? 326 00:27:27,440 --> 00:27:31,720 If others hear it, even if you have ten lives, it won't help. 327 00:27:31,720 --> 00:27:34,810 I just feel sorry for you. 328 00:27:36,350 --> 00:27:40,890 Yes...I admit my mistake. I won't dare do it again. 329 00:27:41,810 --> 00:27:44,420 - Is it still painful? - It is. 330 00:27:48,160 --> 00:27:52,890 When does Hong Li plan to let me out of here and address me as Imperial Mother and Empress Dowager? 331 00:27:52,890 --> 00:27:55,590 Must you become the Imperial Mother and Empress Dowager? 332 00:27:55,590 --> 00:27:59,400 The rules of the palace already exist! The past Emperor never deposed me from being an Empress. 333 00:27:59,400 --> 00:28:02,990 I'm the legal Imperial Mother and Empress Dowager. (T/N officially the Empress is mother of all offspring, as the "legal wife") 334 00:28:02,990 --> 00:28:05,470 I should be living in Cining Palace! 335 00:28:05,470 --> 00:28:07,680 What then after you live in Cining Palace? 336 00:28:07,680 --> 00:28:11,050 Fight again with that Lady Niuhuru to determine who the victor is. 337 00:28:11,800 --> 00:28:15,290 Unending fights will eventually hurt you. 338 00:28:15,290 --> 00:28:19,050 Even if I'll end up badly battered, I'm going to fight with her until the very end. 339 00:28:19,050 --> 00:28:23,450 Qingying, you must be of one heart with me. 340 00:28:23,450 --> 00:28:26,510 You must let Hong Li release me as soon as possible. 341 00:28:28,600 --> 00:28:31,280 His Majesty is already being put in a very difficult spot. 342 00:28:31,280 --> 00:28:33,970 Is your surname Ula-Nala or Aisin-Gioro? (T/N Qing Dynasty Imperial Clan name) 343 00:28:33,970 --> 00:28:35,610 I'm worried about you. 344 00:28:35,610 --> 00:28:37,260 If you truly worry about me, 345 00:28:37,260 --> 00:28:41,100 you should know that my only wish in this life 346 00:28:41,100 --> 00:28:45,560 is to live and die with the past Emperor. 347 00:28:45,560 --> 00:28:48,620 Past Emperor has abandoned you, 348 00:28:48,620 --> 00:28:52,460 he personally said that he doesn't want to see you whether in life or in death. (T/N not attend funeral) 349 00:28:53,530 --> 00:28:56,000 If he won't see me, I'll go see him. 350 00:28:56,490 --> 00:28:58,900 He abandoned me... 351 00:28:58,900 --> 00:29:01,430 but I will never leave him. 352 00:29:03,980 --> 00:29:07,230 Qingying, only by becoming the Imperial Mother and Empress Dowager 353 00:29:07,230 --> 00:29:10,050 can I be connected with the Past Emperor in life and death. 354 00:29:10,050 --> 00:29:13,520 I must fight for this status. 355 00:29:14,530 --> 00:29:16,040 Get up. 356 00:29:17,560 --> 00:29:19,900 For everything I've told you today, 357 00:29:19,900 --> 00:29:22,570 do you understand what you should do? 358 00:29:23,750 --> 00:29:25,550 I understand. 359 00:29:30,430 --> 00:29:33,550 Your Majesty, Mistress Qing is here. 360 00:29:37,660 --> 00:29:39,040 Your Majesty. 361 00:29:39,040 --> 00:29:40,520 Sit. 362 00:29:42,930 --> 00:29:45,050 Why did you come this late? 363 00:29:46,490 --> 00:29:50,940 I know that my aunt's matter is still troubling Your Majesty. 364 00:29:54,420 --> 00:29:58,400 I also hope that this matter can have a resolution soon. 365 00:29:58,400 --> 00:30:02,490 But it's hard to fulfill both etiquette and filial piety. 366 00:30:02,490 --> 00:30:06,860 Your Majesty, I want to beg you for a favor. 367 00:30:06,860 --> 00:30:08,420 Say it. 368 00:30:08,420 --> 00:30:12,710 Can you allow Auntie to live the rest of her life in a temporary Imperial residence? 369 00:30:15,350 --> 00:30:16,630 That's what you want? 370 00:30:16,630 --> 00:30:21,150 If you are going to support Auntie to live in a temporary Imperial residence as an Empress Dowager, 371 00:30:21,150 --> 00:30:23,560 even if you temporarily don't give her any official title, 372 00:30:23,560 --> 00:30:26,570 you can give some response to those who support respecting the main wife. 373 00:30:26,570 --> 00:30:31,140 And those who are against conferring Auntie to be the Imperial Mother and Empress Dowager, 374 00:30:31,140 --> 00:30:35,670 if they see that Auntie has left the Imperial Forbidden City without being conferred an official title, 375 00:30:35,670 --> 00:30:38,840 they probably will not say anything anymore. 376 00:30:38,840 --> 00:30:42,480 As for Empress Dowager, I also have thought of it. 377 00:30:42,480 --> 00:30:46,020 If two Empresses Dowager are here in the Forbidden City, 378 00:30:46,920 --> 00:30:50,180 these two elders have fought all their lives, 379 00:30:50,180 --> 00:30:53,120 it can't be helped for them to continue being hostile in the future. 380 00:30:53,120 --> 00:30:56,840 If the Imperial harem isn't tranquil, Your Majesty also will get affected. 381 00:30:56,840 --> 00:31:00,210 Why not just let Auntie go to a temporary Imperial residence to live the rest of her life? 382 00:31:00,210 --> 00:31:02,710 Letting her avoid Empress Dowager will also be a good thing. 383 00:31:09,710 --> 00:31:13,660 You're saying that His Majesty has already secretly sent people to the temporary imperial residence to do the preparations? 384 00:31:13,660 --> 00:31:16,500 Yes. After Second Madam Qing left the Yangxin Palace Hall, 385 00:31:16,500 --> 00:31:19,140 His Majesty then sent people to clean up the temporary imperial residence 386 00:31:19,140 --> 00:31:21,290 and set it up to make it suitable to care for an empress dowager. 387 00:31:21,290 --> 00:31:23,110 Absurd! 388 00:31:23,110 --> 00:31:25,580 Could it be His Majesty will really confer that Lady Ula-Nara 389 00:31:25,580 --> 00:31:27,590 as a Imperial Mother and Empress Dowager? 390 00:31:27,600 --> 00:31:31,560 Even if she's going to move to another place, leaving the Imperial Forbidden City, and not staying with you here, 391 00:31:31,560 --> 00:31:35,440 being the Imperial Mother and Empress Dowager will still set her above you. 392 00:31:35,440 --> 00:31:39,470 It must be that Qingying brat that came up with such an idea. 393 00:31:39,470 --> 00:31:42,970 Jingren Palace colluding with Second Madam Qing like this, 394 00:31:42,970 --> 00:31:47,940 it can't be helped for a young Emperor to get convinced by her. 395 00:31:49,750 --> 00:31:54,020 If I've known this will happen, I shouldn't have allowed Qingying to stay. 396 00:31:54,020 --> 00:31:57,820 After the mourning ceremony tomorrow, tell her to come see me. 397 00:32:12,140 --> 00:32:14,660 Greetings to the Empress Dowager. 398 00:32:20,400 --> 00:32:24,980 Did you get scared when Fujia told you to come here? 399 00:32:24,980 --> 00:32:29,410 What I fear when I'm being called by the Empress Dowager is I might not be able to serve you properly 400 00:32:29,410 --> 00:32:32,900 and not practice filial duties on behalf of His Majesty. 401 00:32:32,900 --> 00:32:38,180 Your filial duties probably have all been done in Jingren Palace. 402 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:42,140 Empress Dowager, please forgive me for being bold. 403 00:32:42,140 --> 00:32:48,100 The person in Jingren Palace is my loved one. I must go visit her. 404 00:32:48,100 --> 00:32:50,670 Just to visit? 405 00:32:51,930 --> 00:32:54,460 I also asked His Majesty 406 00:32:54,990 --> 00:32:58,380 to allow Auntie to live the rest of her life in a temporary imperial residence. 407 00:32:58,380 --> 00:33:00,460 You're being delusional! 408 00:33:00,460 --> 00:33:05,530 Do you feel that you can use that small affection that His Majesty has for you 409 00:33:05,530 --> 00:33:07,440 to oppress me? 410 00:33:07,440 --> 00:33:11,170 Empress Dowager, I don't have such intentions. 411 00:33:11,170 --> 00:33:15,160 I just hope that Auntie can continue living in a peaceful manner. 412 00:33:15,160 --> 00:33:17,550 Peaceful manner? 413 00:33:19,240 --> 00:33:21,010 Without any official title, 414 00:33:21,010 --> 00:33:25,510 will your Auntie peacefully walk out of Jingren Palce and go to a temporary imperial residence? 415 00:33:25,510 --> 00:33:28,440 With you as Ula-Nara Yixiu's hope, 416 00:33:28,440 --> 00:33:32,140 you think your Auntie will be able to live the rest of her life in peace? 417 00:33:34,110 --> 00:33:37,030 You want your auntie to live? 418 00:33:37,030 --> 00:33:38,860 Sure. 419 00:33:47,100 --> 00:33:50,520 If she loses a backer like you, 420 00:33:50,520 --> 00:33:54,680 I can give her this chance to live. 421 00:34:03,210 --> 00:34:06,790 We are amid the late Emperor's mourning ceremony. 422 00:34:06,790 --> 00:34:10,930 After the ceremony, you are to commit suicide. 423 00:34:15,270 --> 00:34:19,070 You will not beg me to be merciful and spare you? 424 00:34:23,380 --> 00:34:26,540 Empress Dowager, you've granted me my death. 425 00:34:27,590 --> 00:34:30,190 Hence, your mind must be set. 426 00:34:31,300 --> 00:34:33,990 I know begging will be useless. 427 00:34:34,580 --> 00:34:39,130 If you don't want to die, that's not impossible either. 428 00:34:42,130 --> 00:34:45,870 I could give you a choice. 429 00:34:45,870 --> 00:34:51,170 The clan of Ula-Nara. It can have your aunt only without you. 430 00:34:51,170 --> 00:34:55,270 It can have you only without your aunt. 431 00:35:07,310 --> 00:35:10,890 If I am to die, will you be willing to grant my aunt, 432 00:35:10,890 --> 00:35:13,630 her wish of being buried together with the late Emperor? 433 00:35:18,220 --> 00:35:21,310 How devoted you are. 434 00:35:21,310 --> 00:35:25,550 As long as she will be docile in her retirement in Shengjing Palace, 435 00:35:26,500 --> 00:35:30,050 I'll allow her to be buried with the late Emperor. 436 00:35:30,570 --> 00:35:33,010 Just without a title. 437 00:35:36,160 --> 00:35:38,070 Thank you, Empress Dowager. 438 00:35:44,590 --> 00:35:46,970 However, if His Majesty were to find out 439 00:35:46,970 --> 00:35:49,590 what you and I said today, 440 00:35:49,590 --> 00:35:54,520 your aunt will be like you, unable to live. 441 00:35:59,280 --> 00:36:01,500 I understand. 442 00:36:03,380 --> 00:36:05,540 Thank you, Empress Dowager. 443 00:36:09,450 --> 00:36:12,980 [ Star Mount ] 444 00:36:59,060 --> 00:37:02,990 Empress Dowager, it seems Mistress Qing might have gone to Yangxin Palace. 445 00:37:02,990 --> 00:37:05,670 She wouldn't have said something, right? 446 00:37:09,580 --> 00:37:11,590 Regarding Jingren Palace, 447 00:37:11,590 --> 00:37:14,140 I've made most of the arrangements. 448 00:37:14,780 --> 00:37:17,670 I just didn't expect that the word would get out, 449 00:37:17,670 --> 00:37:22,350 and I need to be mindful of Royal Mother's sentiment. 450 00:37:23,340 --> 00:37:27,220 In order to pacify Royal Mother and for your aunt's sake, 451 00:37:27,220 --> 00:37:30,790 for her to be able to enjoy a peaceful late life, 452 00:37:30,790 --> 00:37:33,720 as far as having her looked after as Empress Dowager, 453 00:37:33,720 --> 00:37:35,820 I need to make the arrangements slowly. 454 00:37:36,460 --> 00:37:39,570 I understand all about Your Majesty's difficult stance. 455 00:37:40,460 --> 00:37:42,640 I am just sad for my aunt. 456 00:37:42,640 --> 00:37:45,930 Don't worry. I will see to it that the Jingren Palace Empress 457 00:37:45,930 --> 00:37:48,800 is moved to old Shengjing Palace to rest well. 458 00:37:48,800 --> 00:37:53,130 On this matter, she lacks only the title. 459 00:37:58,630 --> 00:38:01,270 Being in disharmony with the Emperor 460 00:38:01,270 --> 00:38:05,730 only harms the women. 461 00:38:12,130 --> 00:38:14,070 May Your Majesty take pity on my aunt 462 00:38:14,070 --> 00:38:17,290 and not allow her to suffer in the old Shengjing Palace. 463 00:38:19,470 --> 00:38:21,810 Listen to yourself! 464 00:38:24,970 --> 00:38:28,470 Don't worry. Every time I go to Shengjing, 465 00:38:28,470 --> 00:38:30,420 I will be sure to bring you with me to visit her. 466 00:38:30,420 --> 00:38:33,660 And I will dispatch servants often to look after her. 467 00:38:35,380 --> 00:38:37,540 I thank you, Your Majesty. 468 00:38:37,540 --> 00:38:40,780 If you want to thank me, don't do so only with words. 469 00:38:40,780 --> 00:38:42,820 I miss your subtly-fragranced soup. 470 00:38:42,820 --> 00:38:45,630 When will you make me another bowl? 471 00:38:46,550 --> 00:38:50,600 But the peach blossoms haven't bloomed. How could I make this soup? 472 00:38:50,600 --> 00:38:52,830 I know you like peach blossoms. 473 00:38:52,830 --> 00:38:56,340 After fall leaves, it will be winter and lots of peach blossoms will bloom. 474 00:38:56,340 --> 00:38:58,950 At that time, make me a few extra bowls. 475 00:39:06,310 --> 00:39:08,350 You won't consent to it? 476 00:39:10,360 --> 00:39:12,410 I consent. 477 00:39:13,630 --> 00:39:15,360 What's wrong? 478 00:39:16,820 --> 00:39:20,990 I just remembered the time we first met. 479 00:39:25,200 --> 00:39:29,500 That day we listened to the "wall heads" together. 480 00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:33,980 Upon a horse and heads over the wall, gazing from afar. 481 00:39:33,980 --> 00:39:37,080 Once I saw you, my heart was broken. 482 00:39:40,440 --> 00:39:42,310 I remember. 483 00:39:43,220 --> 00:39:48,040 Qingying. You and I loved each other ever since we were young. 484 00:39:48,040 --> 00:39:50,750 Though you were not able to become the main wife, 485 00:39:50,750 --> 00:39:56,360 our love is not something anyone can compare to. Do you know that? 486 00:39:58,130 --> 00:40:00,350 I understand. 487 00:40:13,170 --> 00:40:19,440 Your Majesty. If in the future I am unable to come greet you daily, 488 00:40:19,440 --> 00:40:24,420 I will still pray for Your Majesty's royal health always 489 00:40:24,420 --> 00:40:26,600 and all things fair to come your way. 490 00:40:28,860 --> 00:40:30,940 What are you doing? 491 00:40:31,820 --> 00:40:35,700 Hurry and rise. Rise up quickly. 492 00:40:38,370 --> 00:40:40,630 What's wrong with you today? 493 00:40:41,920 --> 00:40:44,750 I understand about your aunt. 494 00:40:47,080 --> 00:40:50,590 A woman, for a title, 495 00:40:50,590 --> 00:40:54,590 a lifelong lament. I understand you. 496 00:40:54,590 --> 00:40:58,930 I am like you. I pity your aunt equally. 497 00:41:36,380 --> 00:41:40,910 Mistress. Is there really no hope for Old Mistress? 498 00:41:41,770 --> 00:41:44,730 Could we be blamed too? 499 00:41:45,430 --> 00:41:47,400 You shouldn't go. 500 00:41:47,400 --> 00:41:49,880 What if the other Empress Dowager finds out? 501 00:41:49,880 --> 00:41:52,120 That will be trouble. 502 00:42:02,440 --> 00:42:04,670 Why do you still make those, Empress Dowager? 503 00:42:04,670 --> 00:42:08,600 Late Emperor's mourning ceremony is about to finish. We don't need to burn more paper ingots. 504 00:42:08,600 --> 00:42:13,570 All the ones before Late Emperor's memorial were made by me. 505 00:42:13,570 --> 00:42:16,740 Now my hands won't be idle. 506 00:42:16,740 --> 00:42:18,520 Tell me. 507 00:42:19,430 --> 00:42:22,860 Shall I burn these for Jingren Palace's Empress, 508 00:42:22,860 --> 00:42:25,260 or for her niece? 509 00:42:27,950 --> 00:42:30,070 Mistress Qing is a subordinate generation to you. 510 00:42:30,070 --> 00:42:33,540 She isn't deserving of items made by your hand. 511 00:42:39,140 --> 00:42:41,210 Mistress Qing is here. 512 00:42:45,380 --> 00:42:46,860 You must be quick. 513 00:42:46,860 --> 00:42:48,090 Mistress. 514 00:42:48,090 --> 00:42:50,110 You wait here. 515 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:36,000 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 516 00:43:42,760 --> 00:43:45,350 ♫Intoxicated by the falling flower petals in the plum garden♫ 517 00:43:45,350 --> 00:43:49,210 ♫ as if this life were our first time we have met. ♫ 518 00:43:52,940 --> 00:43:55,570 ♫ Black silken hair reflecting the frosty moonlight, ♫ 519 00:43:55,570 --> 00:44:00,820 ♫ Hands joined together, for our innumerable mortal lives. ♫ 520 00:44:03,270 --> 00:44:05,970 ♫ The burden of concern on my mind has paled rose-kissed cheeks, ♫ 521 00:44:05,970 --> 00:44:09,960 ♫ Yearning now turns into confusion. ♫ 522 00:44:13,680 --> 00:44:16,230 ♫ Glistening teardrops cover the pledge, ♫ 523 00:44:16,230 --> 00:44:21,840 ♫ joining hands for a lifetime, when in the past did he change it? ♫ 524 00:44:21,840 --> 00:44:24,250 ♫ Flowers start out blossoming in splendor, but are easily destroyed ♫ 525 00:44:24,250 --> 00:44:26,800 ♫ Who is that plucking on qin (zither) strings? ♫ 526 00:44:26,800 --> 00:44:29,430 ♫ When love becomes deep, people are prone to separate. ♫ 527 00:44:29,430 --> 00:44:32,060 ♫ Alone, I sing the sad song of parting. ♫ 528 00:44:32,060 --> 00:44:34,720 ♫ Twilight is tardy, spring is late. ♫ 529 00:44:34,720 --> 00:44:37,200 ♫ With graceful reasoning, like it had been empty dream, with sighs. ♫ 530 00:44:37,200 --> 00:44:42,730 ♫ Let it flow away with the river of time. ♫ 531 00:44:44,270 --> 00:44:49,270 ♫ Vast years apart, with no clear date of return or hope, ♫ 532 00:44:49,270 --> 00:44:53,920 ♫ Regretfully not admitting the care held deep within my heart. ♫ 533 00:44:54,670 --> 00:44:59,400 ♫ Moonlight flows like water, washing away the pretentiousness of the past affairs. ♫ 534 00:44:59,400 --> 00:45:03,820 ♫ Sincerity now is the only thing left to depend upon. ♫ 535 00:45:04,960 --> 00:45:09,820 ♫ In the endless night, I cannot put down the gray hairs to pursue youth. ♫ 536 00:45:09,820 --> 00:45:14,540 ♫ Nor dare to look at you quietly from afar. ♫ 537 00:45:15,230 --> 00:45:20,120 ♫ If we can have another lifetime together, may we both be commoners. ♫ 538 00:45:20,120 --> 00:45:25,710 ♫ Reunited, and again pledging faithfully to stand by each other. ♫ 50515