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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:07,540 --> 00:00:15,020 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:17,780 --> 00:00:23,670 ♫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 00:00:23,670 --> 00:00:29,210 ♫ Memories of my past, my companions in youth. ♫ 4 00:00:29,210 --> 00:00:35,060 ♫ Over boundless years, old affairs have become difficult to recall. ♫ 5 00:00:35,060 --> 00:00:40,750 ♫ I’ve used a lifetime of truth to put up a pretense. ♫ 6 00:00:43,720 --> 00:00:49,220 ♫ Parting without opening these cupped hands full of tears. ♫ 7 00:00:49,220 --> 00:00:55,080 ♫ Clears my vision and permits me to resist ♫ 8 00:00:55,080 --> 00:01:00,550 ♫ Perhaps when targeted by love it is not wise to separate ♫ 9 00:01:00,550 --> 00:01:06,650 ♫ The morning wind can not dispel the aftermath. ♫ 10 00:01:09,220 --> 00:01:14,900 ♫ Whose hidden tears made the blooming flowers blush, ♫ 11 00:01:14,900 --> 00:01:20,870 ♫ And in the desolate and dreary torrential storms to painfully droop low, ♫ 12 00:01:20,870 --> 00:01:25,130 ♫ Unwilling to blossom again alone? ♫ 13 00:01:25,130 --> 00:01:27,830 ♫ The coming day belongs to the young. ♫ 14 00:01:27,830 --> 00:01:32,190 ♫ As the glimmer of dawn becomes again the setting sun. ♫ 15 00:01:32,190 --> 00:01:37,890 ♫ Who is this person who does not sleep soundly in the middle of the night? ♫ 16 00:01:37,890 --> 00:01:43,700 ♫Sitting and watching the autumn wind puff out and penetrate the palace curtains. ♫ 17 00:01:43,700 --> 00:01:49,410 ♫One strand held in remembrance, shackling sentiment and concern. ♫ 18 00:01:49,410 --> 00:01:57,560 ♫ Always submerged in the fragrant incense of fleeting time ♫ 19 00:02:00,670 --> 00:02:04,290 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 20 00:02:04,890 --> 00:02:07,420 Episode 38 21 00:02:08,200 --> 00:02:11,790 The more roles you have, that much more worries you have. 22 00:02:11,790 --> 00:02:16,920 It all depends on what's most important to you. 23 00:02:16,920 --> 00:02:20,380 I am the emperor, king of Great Qing. 24 00:02:20,380 --> 00:02:25,470 In my heart, I can't just have my family and ignore the court. 25 00:02:25,470 --> 00:02:27,830 Since you care about Khorchin, 26 00:02:27,830 --> 00:02:30,110 you want to be in good relations with them. 27 00:02:30,110 --> 00:02:33,260 Then you should marry who you trust the most. 28 00:02:33,260 --> 00:02:35,890 As best arrangement. 29 00:02:35,890 --> 00:02:37,480 Of course I know. 30 00:02:37,480 --> 00:02:40,670 Marrying Jingse there is most suitable. 31 00:02:40,670 --> 00:02:43,590 But Empress just lost Yongcong. 32 00:02:43,590 --> 00:02:47,940 How can I let her to experience the pain of leaving her kid again? 33 00:02:49,050 --> 00:02:53,150 I know your worry but the nation has need. 34 00:02:53,150 --> 00:02:57,790 Princess is a royal subject before she's a daughter. 35 00:02:59,940 --> 00:03:03,140 This matter, let me think of it more. 36 00:03:04,110 --> 00:03:08,610 Your Majesty, Sir Fu Heng is begging your attendance outside the imperial study. 37 00:03:09,210 --> 00:03:11,380 He must have come over this matter. 38 00:03:11,380 --> 00:03:14,850 He's going to speak in favor of Empress for sure. 39 00:03:14,850 --> 00:03:19,250 Since Sir Fu Heng is asking to see you, perhaps you should hear him too. 40 00:03:19,250 --> 00:03:23,630 Narqin went to the court to oppose Hengti marrying far off to Mongolia. 41 00:03:23,630 --> 00:03:26,710 I don't know if Emperor heard it or not. 42 00:03:26,710 --> 00:03:30,580 Don't rush, Empress Dowager. You need to stay calm. 43 00:03:31,190 --> 00:03:34,090 Emperor hasn't come to greet me for many days now. 44 00:03:34,090 --> 00:03:36,650 He's avoiding me on purpose. 45 00:03:39,810 --> 00:03:42,060 Some things I can't say. 46 00:03:42,060 --> 00:03:45,310 But someone needs to go and tell him. 47 00:03:45,310 --> 00:03:49,090 Empress Dowager, you mean Concubine Shu and Mei? 48 00:03:49,810 --> 00:03:53,490 You raise an army for a thousand days for one day of use. 49 00:03:53,490 --> 00:03:56,840 Narqin and them put in their words in the court. 50 00:03:56,840 --> 00:04:00,100 The harem needs to blow the side wind too. 51 00:04:01,020 --> 00:04:02,910 It's a pity. 52 00:04:03,510 --> 00:04:07,640 Concubine Shu is too infatuated and she's useless. 53 00:04:07,640 --> 00:04:10,650 Concubine Mei wants to. 54 00:04:10,650 --> 00:04:14,610 But she's dumb-tongued and can't be persuasive. 55 00:04:14,610 --> 00:04:17,170 His Majesty is anxious lately. 56 00:04:17,170 --> 00:04:19,400 I fear only Noble Consort Xian 57 00:04:19,400 --> 00:04:22,760 can say a word through to His Majesty now. 58 00:04:22,760 --> 00:04:26,190 Perhaps I should go find Noble Consort Xian. 59 00:04:26,190 --> 00:04:28,820 We go to her first? 60 00:04:29,450 --> 00:04:32,210 But I don't want to give her that pride. 61 00:04:32,210 --> 00:04:34,020 Yes. 62 00:04:34,840 --> 00:04:38,480 But Empress Dowager. In the royal court, Sir Narqin. 63 00:04:38,480 --> 00:04:42,670 He's been opposing His Majesty to marrying off High Princess Hengti. 64 00:04:42,670 --> 00:04:45,230 But he's also told you in private. 65 00:04:45,230 --> 00:04:50,300 That High Princess Hengti marrying to Khorchin isn't so bad. 66 00:04:50,300 --> 00:04:53,950 Since they are the chief of Mongol tribes. 67 00:04:53,950 --> 00:04:55,770 If High Princess marries there, 68 00:04:55,770 --> 00:04:58,370 your position in the palace and court, 69 00:04:58,370 --> 00:05:00,810 will be better too. 70 00:05:01,990 --> 00:05:05,740 These things, I also know. 71 00:05:05,740 --> 00:05:08,440 But all benefits added together, 72 00:05:08,440 --> 00:05:11,690 still won't makeup for keeping my child close to me. 73 00:05:13,920 --> 00:05:17,000 That year, Hengchuo married far. 74 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:21,450 I couldn't ignore my duty as noble consort to make the sacrifice for the court. 75 00:05:21,450 --> 00:05:25,200 I tried not to think I was a mother. 76 00:05:25,200 --> 00:05:31,040 But now, I live daily in longing for Hengchuo. 77 00:05:31,040 --> 00:05:35,890 The only one left by me, Hengti might be married far too. 78 00:05:35,890 --> 00:05:39,790 I can't think about the benefits or duty. 79 00:05:39,790 --> 00:05:41,590 The me now. 80 00:05:41,590 --> 00:05:45,650 I'm mother first before I'm Empress Dowager. 81 00:05:48,470 --> 00:05:51,520 Noble Consort Xian is here to greet Empress Dowager. 82 00:05:55,990 --> 00:05:58,040 Let her in. 83 00:06:08,540 --> 00:06:10,780 Greetings to Empress Dowager. 84 00:06:10,780 --> 00:06:14,130 Get on up. 85 00:06:14,130 --> 00:06:15,980 Thank you Empress Dowager. 86 00:06:18,320 --> 00:06:22,210 At this time, what brings you here? 87 00:06:22,210 --> 00:06:26,860 I am a junior. I came to help you dissipate your worry. 88 00:06:28,230 --> 00:06:30,960 Even the high ministers of the court can't dissuade Emperor. 89 00:06:30,960 --> 00:06:34,280 You mean you will go dissuade him? 90 00:06:34,280 --> 00:06:37,340 The high ministers, I fear, have surrounded themselves on a point. 91 00:06:37,340 --> 00:06:41,050 Actually Sir Zhang Tingyu came to see His Majesty. 92 00:06:41,050 --> 00:06:44,380 He listed the benefits of marrying Princess Hejing. 93 00:06:44,380 --> 00:06:46,890 Emperor listened? 94 00:06:46,890 --> 00:06:49,070 I don't know. 95 00:06:50,010 --> 00:06:54,150 But I beg you to let the ministers know. 96 00:06:54,150 --> 00:06:57,190 The benefits of marrying off High Princess Hengti. 97 00:06:57,190 --> 00:07:00,290 To persuade them to be in favor of marrying off High Princess Hengti far. 98 00:07:04,460 --> 00:07:09,220 Noble Consort Xian, you're stabbing Empress Dowager where it hurts though. 99 00:07:09,220 --> 00:07:12,470 Not only that, you should go out yourself. 100 00:07:12,470 --> 00:07:16,920 Let Emperor know that you already know the benefits of marrying off High Princess. 101 00:07:16,920 --> 00:07:19,840 That you must marry her off. 102 00:07:20,730 --> 00:07:25,360 I go myself to say to marry Hengti? 103 00:07:25,360 --> 00:07:26,970 Yes. 104 00:07:28,740 --> 00:07:32,320 Of course I don't really mean for you to marry off your daughter. 105 00:07:32,320 --> 00:07:36,390 I just want to keep High Princess by your side. 106 00:07:36,390 --> 00:07:40,420 So I make my plea that you unite the court and harem. 107 00:07:40,420 --> 00:07:42,850 The more the people know that you want to marry off your daughter, 108 00:07:42,850 --> 00:07:45,430 especially letting emperor and empress know, 109 00:07:45,430 --> 00:07:49,770 the more likely you can preserve High Princess Hengti in palace. 110 00:07:50,760 --> 00:07:52,890 Choose profit. 111 00:07:52,890 --> 00:07:54,970 That's the choice of the empress. 112 00:07:54,970 --> 00:07:58,620 To preserve the child is the choice of a mother. 113 00:07:58,620 --> 00:08:01,690 Empress is a mother and she knows it too. 114 00:08:01,690 --> 00:08:04,150 But she can't be parted from her daughter. 115 00:08:04,150 --> 00:08:08,200 I believe she's forgotten her position amid the panic of a mother. 116 00:08:08,200 --> 00:08:12,000 To come put a fight for Princess Hejing despite her illness. 117 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:16,740 At this time, whoever chooses to settle first and make first move, between you and Empress, 118 00:08:16,740 --> 00:08:19,700 will be the one who gets to keep her daughter instead. 119 00:08:24,890 --> 00:08:29,280 So many benefits is what moves people. 120 00:08:30,060 --> 00:08:32,620 I go make a ruckus myself. 121 00:08:32,620 --> 00:08:36,340 And let Fuca clan be uneasy. 122 00:08:37,240 --> 00:08:40,540 Then they will pressure Empress. 123 00:08:40,540 --> 00:08:45,260 Empress is Fuca clan's daughter and she will be inclined to think for the sake of the clan. 124 00:08:46,480 --> 00:08:49,920 Since she's pressured by her own clan, 125 00:08:49,920 --> 00:08:52,660 she will have no choice either. 126 00:08:54,140 --> 00:08:57,150 I've under-estimated you. 127 00:08:57,150 --> 00:08:59,480 Indeed you are sharp-witted. 128 00:08:59,480 --> 00:09:01,850 Thank you for your praise. 129 00:09:02,980 --> 00:09:05,320 His Majesty's been struggling with this for long. 130 00:09:05,320 --> 00:09:08,560 I just want to assist him to be spared of this worry. 131 00:09:08,560 --> 00:09:11,620 Once spared, the court will be stable. 132 00:09:11,620 --> 00:09:16,250 And I can slowly repay your grace of saving me then. 133 00:09:17,250 --> 00:09:20,910 - Truly so? - Truly so. 134 00:09:20,910 --> 00:09:25,370 I fear you still hate the empress. 135 00:09:25,970 --> 00:09:28,060 I don't dare. 136 00:09:32,330 --> 00:09:34,710 Smart as ice and snow. 137 00:09:34,710 --> 00:09:38,700 Your temperament, I do like. 138 00:09:43,330 --> 00:09:48,100 Your Majesty, you're still worried about Mongol's marriage seek? 139 00:09:52,660 --> 00:09:55,010 Don't look at me like that. 140 00:09:55,010 --> 00:09:58,140 I won't talk nonsense anymore. 141 00:10:06,780 --> 00:10:11,600 Actually I am a mother to Princess Hejing too. 142 00:10:11,600 --> 00:10:15,340 Of course I wish for her to stay. 143 00:10:16,630 --> 00:10:18,550 There you sound more proper. 144 00:10:19,860 --> 00:10:24,660 To marry Mongolia, that's gaining a very reliable back. 145 00:10:24,660 --> 00:10:28,160 You are so filial, so naturally you wish for Khorchin, 146 00:10:28,160 --> 00:10:31,840 such a great and fierce son-in-law to be given to Empress Dowager. 147 00:10:33,750 --> 00:10:36,410 A reliable back. 148 00:10:36,980 --> 00:10:39,160 You understand that logic? 149 00:10:39,160 --> 00:10:41,480 So wouldn't I? 150 00:10:41,480 --> 00:10:44,480 Your Majesty is naturally the smartest. 151 00:10:44,480 --> 00:10:47,290 Whose son-in-law would help who. 152 00:10:47,290 --> 00:10:50,480 Alright. Enough. 153 00:10:50,480 --> 00:10:54,250 I've made up my mind. You can go. 154 00:10:57,470 --> 00:10:59,840 I'll take my leave. 155 00:11:25,130 --> 00:11:29,620 His Majesty wants me and Noble Consort Chun to persuade Princess Hejing? 156 00:11:29,620 --> 00:11:34,540 Yes. 157 00:11:34,540 --> 00:11:37,690 Though His Majesty already decided to marry Princess Hejing, 158 00:11:37,690 --> 00:11:39,990 he feels unsettled. 159 00:11:39,990 --> 00:11:44,480 If Mistress Xian and Noble Consort Chun can persuade Princess Hejing to accept happily, 160 00:11:44,480 --> 00:11:47,590 then His Majesty would feel more at ease. 161 00:11:47,590 --> 00:11:49,500 I understand. 162 00:11:49,500 --> 00:11:52,050 It's time I should help His Majesty lessen his worry too. 163 00:11:52,050 --> 00:11:56,060 But I fear the princess's temperament isn't so easily persuaded. 164 00:11:56,780 --> 00:11:59,900 Princess Hejing is the legitimate princess birthed by Empress. 165 00:11:59,900 --> 00:12:03,750 She's very stubborn and always difficult to talk to. 166 00:12:03,750 --> 00:12:06,170 It's a trouble to you and Noble Consort Chun. 167 00:12:06,170 --> 00:12:08,100 Noble Consort Chun already knows. 168 00:12:08,100 --> 00:12:11,590 She's rushing here to discuss with you. 169 00:12:13,080 --> 00:12:15,430 I got it. You may go. 170 00:12:15,430 --> 00:12:16,880 Yes. 171 00:12:23,930 --> 00:12:29,410 Mistress, you and Noble Consort Chun has a sharp thorn to face. 172 00:12:29,410 --> 00:12:31,420 Perhaps. 173 00:12:32,070 --> 00:12:35,940 Persuading Princess Hejing can't be done behind Empress. 174 00:12:35,940 --> 00:12:41,630 Let's wait until the afternoon when Empress's had her medicine and more alert, and we'll go see her first. 175 00:12:41,630 --> 00:12:44,970 Shouldn't you go persuade Princess Hejing first? 176 00:12:44,970 --> 00:12:48,660 His Majesty didn't say for you to go see Empress first. 177 00:12:48,660 --> 00:12:53,980 Empress is Princess Hejing's mother. This isn't a matter we can keep from her. 178 00:13:09,360 --> 00:13:10,770 Fu Heng. 179 00:13:10,770 --> 00:13:13,720 He's my brother. 180 00:13:13,720 --> 00:13:16,160 Why is he so greedy. 181 00:13:16,160 --> 00:13:21,000 To hear the ministers speak of the benefits of Hengti marrying Khorchin. 182 00:13:21,000 --> 00:13:25,880 And just like that wants me to marry Jingse. 183 00:13:26,580 --> 00:13:30,790 Even Sir Zhang Tingyu spoke to His Majesty. 184 00:13:30,790 --> 00:13:32,860 Even if you can't spare her, 185 00:13:32,860 --> 00:13:36,030 you have to think of what's best for Fuca. 186 00:13:36,720 --> 00:13:40,990 Why wouldn't I know that marrying to Khorchin, 187 00:13:40,990 --> 00:13:43,950 is a great benefit to Fuca? 188 00:13:44,610 --> 00:13:47,180 And can assist His Majesty 189 00:13:47,180 --> 00:13:49,820 to govern the great Mongolian empire. 190 00:13:49,820 --> 00:13:51,500 However -- 191 00:13:52,510 --> 00:13:56,750 I am a mother. I can't lose Jingse. 192 00:13:56,750 --> 00:13:58,980 But Sir Fu Heng said. 193 00:13:58,980 --> 00:14:02,420 A great benefit, we can't give it to Empress Dowager. 194 00:14:02,420 --> 00:14:04,100 And Niohuru clan. 195 00:14:04,100 --> 00:14:08,500 All my life, I've lived for Fuca clan. 196 00:14:09,150 --> 00:14:13,540 They can't give me just this small allowance? 197 00:14:16,230 --> 00:14:21,180 Sir Fu Heng said, you're gravely ill. 198 00:14:21,180 --> 00:14:24,200 We can't not think of the big picture. 199 00:14:24,200 --> 00:14:29,820 If you -- who else can settle Princess's marriage? 200 00:14:29,820 --> 00:14:33,980 They are not thinking what's best for me or Jingse. 201 00:14:33,980 --> 00:14:35,970 Just the gain of Fuca. 202 00:14:35,970 --> 00:14:38,220 Is what all they think of. 203 00:14:38,220 --> 00:14:40,180 You're the empress of Great Qing. 204 00:14:40,180 --> 00:14:43,090 You're Fuca's empress even more so. 205 00:14:43,090 --> 00:14:45,830 For Fuca's glory, 206 00:14:45,830 --> 00:14:49,870 I've dedicated my life and blood. 207 00:14:51,200 --> 00:14:54,760 In the end, I have to let my own daughter 208 00:14:54,760 --> 00:14:57,940 be sacrificed along with me. 209 00:14:57,940 --> 00:15:01,220 Your Highness, you should take medicine. 210 00:15:03,350 --> 00:15:06,220 Your Highness, Noble Consort Xian is here. 211 00:15:12,300 --> 00:15:14,010 How bustling today. 212 00:15:14,010 --> 00:15:17,590 Consort Jia just left and you came. 213 00:15:17,590 --> 00:15:21,250 Everyone's gathering by me. 214 00:15:24,860 --> 00:15:27,440 I came to report to Empress. 215 00:15:27,440 --> 00:15:31,420 His Majesty ordered me and Noble Consort Chun to persuade Princess Hejing. 216 00:15:31,420 --> 00:15:34,950 To marry far to Mongol's Khorchin. 217 00:15:36,180 --> 00:15:40,170 His Majesty thought it over and over. He will spare momentary loss, 218 00:15:40,170 --> 00:15:43,650 for the best marriage for Princess. 219 00:15:53,760 --> 00:15:57,600 I am the empress. If there's something, 220 00:15:57,600 --> 00:16:00,530 His Majesty will discuss with me personally. 221 00:16:00,530 --> 00:16:03,270 No need for you to come report. 222 00:16:03,270 --> 00:16:07,020 Plus I am the mother of the world. 223 00:16:07,020 --> 00:16:11,320 I am one hearted with the emperor and naturally I put state affair as priority. 224 00:16:11,320 --> 00:16:13,680 Jingse is the legitimate princess. 225 00:16:13,680 --> 00:16:17,020 She should dedicate everything for the nation. 226 00:16:17,020 --> 00:16:19,010 You don't spare the princess. 227 00:16:19,010 --> 00:16:24,290 For the gain of the state you are so generous and giving. 228 00:16:24,290 --> 00:16:26,950 You make me so admiring of you. 229 00:16:26,950 --> 00:16:31,170 Your generous mind will benefit your health too. 230 00:16:34,180 --> 00:16:36,000 Don't always 231 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:39,030 think about how you almost became His Majesty's main wife. 232 00:16:39,030 --> 00:16:42,490 Now you look at how I'm weak in health. 233 00:16:42,490 --> 00:16:45,310 And you want to climb over me . 234 00:16:45,310 --> 00:16:47,760 I have no such intention. 235 00:16:48,560 --> 00:16:53,730 Your mentioning of it is due to your own reluctance to let it go. 236 00:16:53,730 --> 00:16:57,330 With your mind crowded, it's hard to avoid acting confused. 237 00:16:58,050 --> 00:17:00,770 I am the national mother of Great Qing. 238 00:17:00,770 --> 00:17:04,300 I always carry out affairs in clear fashion. What confusion? 239 00:17:04,300 --> 00:17:07,800 His Majesty understands your caring of the world. 240 00:17:07,800 --> 00:17:10,340 And caring of Fuca clan. 241 00:17:11,160 --> 00:17:15,840 His Majesty knows you will approve Princess Hejing marrying to Mongolia. 242 00:17:15,840 --> 00:17:20,200 One, for the plans of the nation and second, for Princess to have a good belonging. 243 00:17:20,200 --> 00:17:25,040 And help Fuca clan as well to continue its glory. 244 00:17:26,190 --> 00:17:28,120 A woman born to a large clan. 245 00:17:28,120 --> 00:17:32,110 Who else doesn't do her all for the clan's sake. 246 00:17:32,110 --> 00:17:37,470 Your aunt Jingren Palace was the same. 247 00:17:37,470 --> 00:17:41,620 She spent all her energy to shove you to Emperor and Third Prince. 248 00:17:41,620 --> 00:17:44,310 For what? 249 00:17:44,310 --> 00:17:47,680 You are just trying your best. 250 00:17:47,680 --> 00:17:50,080 And you have no one in your clan. 251 00:17:50,940 --> 00:17:53,610 I do indeed have no one in my clan. 252 00:17:53,610 --> 00:17:56,710 I am without children either. 253 00:17:56,710 --> 00:17:59,700 I am not as blessed as you. 254 00:18:00,490 --> 00:18:03,840 It was not easy for me to walk out of Cold Palace alive either. 255 00:18:03,840 --> 00:18:07,430 I just want to live a simple and happy life. 256 00:18:07,430 --> 00:18:10,660 I don't want to be like you, pressured by the clan. 257 00:18:10,660 --> 00:18:14,410 To go against own conscious and putting on smile over tears. 258 00:18:14,410 --> 00:18:18,150 And I won't have to part from my children. 259 00:18:19,150 --> 00:18:21,420 Stop grinding your sharp teeth here. 260 00:18:21,420 --> 00:18:25,680 Go persuade Jingse so you can be loyal to His Majesty's instruction. 261 00:18:28,520 --> 00:18:31,170 Empress, may you preserve your royal health. 262 00:18:31,170 --> 00:18:34,150 You have to marry off Princess Hejing too. 263 00:18:34,150 --> 00:18:37,150 I will take my leave first then. 264 00:18:38,870 --> 00:18:45,460 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 265 00:18:47,640 --> 00:18:49,180 Your Highness. 266 00:18:51,540 --> 00:18:53,090 Your Highness. 267 00:18:59,860 --> 00:19:01,780 You didn't get scalded, right? 268 00:19:03,750 --> 00:19:05,920 Please be calm. 269 00:19:05,920 --> 00:19:08,620 You must preserve your health. 270 00:19:11,910 --> 00:19:15,920 Princess, Noble Consorts Xian and Chun are here. 271 00:19:20,970 --> 00:19:22,550 Sit. 272 00:19:36,340 --> 00:19:39,820 You're reading the Female Exemplar, Princess? 273 00:19:39,820 --> 00:19:44,170 You must respect Empress Zhangsun's character. 274 00:19:53,130 --> 00:19:55,390 His Majesty already thought through. 275 00:19:55,390 --> 00:19:58,150 Princess, you are marrying Mongol's Khorchin. 276 00:19:58,150 --> 00:20:00,520 The wedding will be next year in March. 277 00:20:00,520 --> 00:20:03,410 Grass will be grown and eagles will be flying. Great spring weather on land. 278 00:20:03,410 --> 00:20:06,290 It's a great time for you to marry. 279 00:20:06,290 --> 00:20:08,180 I won't marry. 280 00:20:09,240 --> 00:20:11,930 Even if I am to marry for real, 281 00:20:11,930 --> 00:20:15,060 I am the legitimate daughter of central palace. 282 00:20:15,060 --> 00:20:20,070 My marriage matter isn't something you two can recklessly bring up to me. 283 00:20:20,070 --> 00:20:24,730 It's something my royal grandmother and my royal mother and my royal father will discuss with me. 284 00:20:25,770 --> 00:20:28,430 You're so right, Princess. 285 00:20:28,430 --> 00:20:31,930 This matter isn't something the two us should bring up. 286 00:20:31,930 --> 00:20:33,940 But as you know, 287 00:20:33,940 --> 00:20:37,260 Empress is ill, and she isn't at leisure to worry over you. 288 00:20:37,260 --> 00:20:39,450 Empress Dowager is elderly in age. 289 00:20:39,450 --> 00:20:42,130 His Majesty is consumed with state affairs. 290 00:20:42,130 --> 00:20:47,050 So only so did he put this important matter to the two of us. 291 00:20:47,050 --> 00:20:52,170 Actually His Majesty aches for you, his legitimate daughter. 292 00:20:52,170 --> 00:20:55,100 So he chose Mongol's Khorchin. 293 00:20:55,100 --> 00:20:58,960 The noble-most prince as the royal son-in-law. 294 00:20:59,560 --> 00:21:03,970 This marriage is truly so suitable. 295 00:21:03,970 --> 00:21:07,080 You don't need to push me down with my father. 296 00:21:07,080 --> 00:21:10,950 Noble Consort Chun, if you deem marrying off to some far off desolate land is so great, 297 00:21:10,950 --> 00:21:14,050 why don't you marry off your own daughter? 298 00:21:17,180 --> 00:21:21,940 Jingyan is only two years old. How will she marry? 299 00:21:28,250 --> 00:21:31,860 Princess, Mongolian iron warhorse has always been 300 00:21:31,860 --> 00:21:34,020 our Great Qing's great support force in stabilizing the world. 301 00:21:34,020 --> 00:21:38,030 Alliance with Mongols through marriage is also a rule set by our founders. 302 00:21:38,030 --> 00:21:39,930 So what then? 303 00:21:39,930 --> 00:21:42,450 I don't want to and I won't marry then. 304 00:21:43,430 --> 00:21:47,130 Princess, if you wish to be admired by the world then you ought to sacrifice your all for the world. 305 00:21:47,130 --> 00:21:50,370 Plus this is only asking you to follow 306 00:21:50,370 --> 00:21:53,000 an old custom of alliance with Mongols through marriage. 307 00:21:54,300 --> 00:21:56,690 When one's parents are present, one ought not to travel far. 308 00:21:56,690 --> 00:21:59,070 Royal Mother is ill and Yongcong has died. 309 00:21:59,070 --> 00:22:03,100 I am the eldest daughter so I should stay by her and be devoted. 310 00:22:03,100 --> 00:22:05,600 As my filial duty. 311 00:22:07,690 --> 00:22:11,990 Your marriage is act of filial duty. 312 00:22:12,980 --> 00:22:14,880 How is it for my royal mother? 313 00:22:14,880 --> 00:22:17,550 She wouldn't spare her own daughter. 314 00:22:17,550 --> 00:22:21,200 7th Prince passed away young and Empress has only one to depend on. 315 00:22:21,200 --> 00:22:23,700 Which is just you, Princess. 316 00:22:23,700 --> 00:22:26,350 If you want the central palace position as steady as Mount Tai, 317 00:22:26,350 --> 00:22:28,890 then she needs a strong back to depend on. 318 00:22:28,890 --> 00:22:33,470 When you marry to Khorchin would be the best calculation. 319 00:22:39,750 --> 00:22:43,180 Noble Consort Xian, why do you put such matters 320 00:22:43,180 --> 00:22:46,100 so bluntly to Princess? 321 00:22:46,100 --> 00:22:50,490 Princess doesn't understand the difficulty of her parents so I must tell her. 322 00:22:50,490 --> 00:22:55,590 Princess, if you don't understand the logic of the palace, then I shall make it clear to you. 323 00:22:55,590 --> 00:22:59,540 His Majesty upholds the world and he must govern it peacefully. 324 00:22:59,540 --> 00:23:03,210 Empress is the central palace so she must be a mother to the world. 325 00:23:03,210 --> 00:23:06,600 You're the legitimate princess who must sacrifice for Great Qing. 326 00:23:06,600 --> 00:23:09,710 For Emperor and Empress, you must be a dutiful assistance. 327 00:23:09,710 --> 00:23:11,880 In this palace, the pettiest palace servant. 328 00:23:11,880 --> 00:23:15,380 The noblest princess. Each all have their position and responsibility. 329 00:23:15,380 --> 00:23:17,360 There is no choice. 330 00:23:28,320 --> 00:23:30,330 Royal Mother! 331 00:23:31,370 --> 00:23:34,840 Jingse, since your Royal Father 332 00:23:34,840 --> 00:23:37,840 has asked two Noble Consorts to talk to you, 333 00:23:37,840 --> 00:23:39,960 it means that he has made a decision. 334 00:23:39,960 --> 00:23:43,000 Just one decree is lacking to be promulgated to the entire empire. 335 00:23:43,610 --> 00:23:48,810 I know about His Majesty's personality the most. 336 00:23:48,810 --> 00:23:51,060 The empire takes priority. 337 00:23:51,060 --> 00:23:54,670 It's very hard to make him change his mind. 338 00:23:54,670 --> 00:23:59,080 Even if I had prepared luck beforehand, 339 00:23:59,080 --> 00:24:01,900 it won't work any more this time. 340 00:24:01,900 --> 00:24:05,960 But Royal Father...still has a little sister, Princess Hengti. 341 00:24:05,960 --> 00:24:08,290 Princess Royal Hengti is my aunt. 342 00:24:08,290 --> 00:24:11,160 She's older than me by a few years. 343 00:24:11,160 --> 00:24:15,640 Why must Royal Father choose me instead? 344 00:24:15,640 --> 00:24:20,410 Your Royal Father also initially wanted to marry off Princess Royal Hengti, 345 00:24:20,410 --> 00:24:22,740 but doing that 346 00:24:22,740 --> 00:24:27,220 will only increase the connection of Empress Dowager with the different tribes of Mongolia. 347 00:24:28,930 --> 00:24:32,010 What Royal Mother means is... 348 00:24:32,010 --> 00:24:36,440 Just because Empress Dowager's Princess Royal Duanshu was married off to Mongolia, 349 00:24:36,440 --> 00:24:39,810 Princess Royal Hengti can't be married off to there again. 350 00:24:43,060 --> 00:24:44,670 Yes. 351 00:24:45,250 --> 00:24:48,220 The Horqin Clan is the most important 352 00:24:48,220 --> 00:24:50,540 clan whom our Qing dynasty makes marriage alliances with. 353 00:24:50,540 --> 00:24:53,550 They are our Qing Dynasty's stabilization backer. 354 00:24:53,550 --> 00:24:57,570 If we're going to marry anyone off to them, we can only send people dearest to us. 355 00:24:58,310 --> 00:25:02,700 And if you get to be married off to Mongolia, 356 00:25:02,700 --> 00:25:06,060 that will be a great assistance to me 357 00:25:06,060 --> 00:25:08,640 and the Fuca Clan. 358 00:25:08,640 --> 00:25:11,820 Hence, it can only be me? 359 00:25:11,820 --> 00:25:14,650 This is the best chance. 360 00:25:14,650 --> 00:25:18,950 We mustn't give such a chance to Empress Dowager's daughter. 361 00:25:18,950 --> 00:25:21,020 We must grab it tightly. 362 00:25:21,020 --> 00:25:23,580 But Royal Mother, 363 00:25:23,580 --> 00:25:26,410 can you really bear to part with me? 364 00:25:27,890 --> 00:25:32,760 Upon getting born, I already know 365 00:25:32,760 --> 00:25:36,140 that my person and life 366 00:25:36,140 --> 00:25:38,890 belongs to the Fuca Clan, 367 00:25:39,670 --> 00:25:43,900 just like how you are a princess upon getting born. 368 00:25:43,900 --> 00:25:47,190 Your everything belongs to the Qing Dynasty. 369 00:25:47,190 --> 00:25:49,850 As the princess of Qing, 370 00:25:49,850 --> 00:25:54,820 this is your mandate and your eventual home. 371 00:26:01,490 --> 00:26:03,580 I understand. 372 00:26:04,350 --> 00:26:07,420 Since I am filial, 373 00:26:07,420 --> 00:26:10,540 the hope of Qing Dynasty and the Fuca Clan, 374 00:26:11,310 --> 00:26:16,130 then I...will follow it. 375 00:27:00,500 --> 00:27:02,130 Princess. 376 00:27:06,100 --> 00:27:08,490 It's my first time knowing 377 00:27:09,950 --> 00:27:15,460 how difficult it is to be born in the imperial family. 378 00:27:20,520 --> 00:27:24,380 I'm even inferior to a daughter of a rural farmer, 379 00:27:26,490 --> 00:27:29,420 where there won't be so many restrictions. 380 00:27:31,840 --> 00:27:35,760 I'm incompetent. I was unable to preserve the life of my son. 381 00:27:36,840 --> 00:27:41,780 From now on, the estate and progress of the Fuca Clan, 382 00:27:41,780 --> 00:27:45,260 half of it has to depend on Jingse. 383 00:27:46,260 --> 00:27:48,750 Your Highness' painstaking efforts... 384 00:27:48,750 --> 00:27:50,710 It's better that you stop overthinking like this. 385 00:27:50,710 --> 00:27:53,140 Quickly take a rest. 386 00:27:53,140 --> 00:27:56,190 Your Highness! 387 00:27:56,190 --> 00:27:58,310 Lianxin! Quickly come in and assist Her Highness! 388 00:27:58,310 --> 00:27:59,610 Your Highness! 389 00:27:59,610 --> 00:28:00,480 You Highness! 390 00:28:00,480 --> 00:28:02,090 Quickly call an imperial physician! 391 00:28:02,090 --> 00:28:03,120 - Your Highness! - Go. 392 00:28:03,120 --> 00:28:05,210 Quickly assist Her Highness back to her bed. 393 00:28:07,200 --> 00:28:09,500 When Jingse was born, 394 00:28:09,500 --> 00:28:13,540 the eldest princess that Empress gave birth to has already died. 395 00:28:13,540 --> 00:28:18,470 Consort Zhe has a difficult childbirth and died with the second princess. 396 00:28:19,200 --> 00:28:21,160 Hence, for a long time, 397 00:28:21,160 --> 00:28:24,110 I only had one daughter, Jingse. 398 00:28:28,570 --> 00:28:33,110 That was until Noble Consort Chun gave birth to the fourth princess, 399 00:28:33,110 --> 00:28:37,610 but she's unable to replace the pearl in the palm position 400 00:28:37,610 --> 00:28:40,170 of Jingse in my heart. 401 00:28:41,560 --> 00:28:45,020 I know that you love Princess Hejing a lot. 402 00:28:45,020 --> 00:28:49,250 In my heart, my daughter can stand aloof from worldly affairs. 403 00:28:49,250 --> 00:28:51,780 It's never excessive to spoil her. 404 00:28:52,430 --> 00:28:56,820 Even though sometimes, Jingse is indeed arrogant and willful, 405 00:28:56,820 --> 00:28:59,560 but I never minded it. 406 00:29:00,540 --> 00:29:02,860 I always thought 407 00:29:02,860 --> 00:29:07,750 that she will forever stay by my side and bring me happiness. 408 00:29:07,750 --> 00:29:12,210 I never thought that she will one day be married off to a far place. 409 00:29:12,830 --> 00:29:15,630 Your Majesty really can't bear to part with Princess. 410 00:29:19,680 --> 00:29:25,960 What don't you...set up a princess manor in the capital? 411 00:29:25,960 --> 00:29:29,910 Let Princess and her husband come back often to visit you. 412 00:29:29,910 --> 00:29:32,610 This is also a kind of mitigation. 413 00:29:36,300 --> 00:29:38,810 Presently, I can only do that. 414 00:29:39,530 --> 00:29:44,500 I just hope that Jingse can peacefully accept this marriage. 415 00:29:45,190 --> 00:29:50,160 That she can be happy and contented with her life from now on. 416 00:29:50,160 --> 00:29:52,930 The Horqin Clan and Qing have a long tradition of marriage alliances. 417 00:29:52,930 --> 00:29:57,610 This time, they were the ones who sincerely asked for a marriage, so they surely will treat Princess well. 418 00:29:57,610 --> 00:30:01,210 Your Majesty, you should stop worrying. 419 00:30:02,200 --> 00:30:04,410 Hope so. 420 00:30:05,950 --> 00:30:09,350 Gulun Princess Hejing will be married off to Mongolia's Horqin Clan. 421 00:30:09,350 --> 00:30:12,480 Hengti is being conferred the title Gulun Princess Royal Roushu. 422 00:30:12,480 --> 00:30:16,730 On the 3rd month next year, she'll be married off to the Deputy Minister Zong Zheng of the Court of Colonial Affairs. 423 00:30:18,450 --> 00:30:20,730 I know this Zong Zheng. 424 00:30:20,730 --> 00:30:23,010 He came from a noble background. 425 00:30:23,010 --> 00:30:26,690 He is a dependable and talented man. 426 00:30:26,690 --> 00:30:30,190 And Hengti gets to be married to a family here in the capital. 427 00:30:30,190 --> 00:30:34,110 She then can frequently do her filial duties with me. 428 00:30:34,940 --> 00:30:39,150 Empress Dowager, your wish has been fulfilled. 429 00:30:39,150 --> 00:30:41,980 There's nothing to be sad about anymore. 430 00:30:48,490 --> 00:30:50,110 That's right. 431 00:30:50,900 --> 00:30:55,750 Imperial Concubine Mei didn't disappoint me. She kept bringing it up in front of His Majesty. 432 00:30:55,750 --> 00:30:58,590 Imperial Consort Xian was very diligent. 433 00:31:01,900 --> 00:31:05,710 If not because she thought of acting in a diametrically opposite way, 434 00:31:05,710 --> 00:31:08,620 His Majesty might not have listened. 435 00:31:09,570 --> 00:31:12,120 It's also because Empress is gravely ill. 436 00:31:12,120 --> 00:31:15,540 She has to think of a good placement for her daughter. 437 00:31:15,540 --> 00:31:20,070 This 'goodness' will surely move 438 00:31:20,070 --> 00:31:22,410 the Fuca Clan. 439 00:31:22,410 --> 00:31:26,740 Does His Majesty fully understand the gravity of Her Highness Empress' illness? 440 00:31:26,740 --> 00:31:29,640 Of course, he knows. 441 00:31:29,640 --> 00:31:33,310 Didn't he order to return early? 442 00:32:25,690 --> 00:32:28,450 - Empress. - Your Majesty. 443 00:32:29,370 --> 00:32:31,520 Why are you here? 444 00:32:31,520 --> 00:32:34,540 Lie down... 445 00:32:38,790 --> 00:32:40,730 I initially was sleeping, 446 00:32:40,730 --> 00:32:45,070 but I kept thinking about you and Jingse. I felt uneasy, 447 00:32:45,070 --> 00:32:47,030 so I came to check on you. 448 00:32:47,030 --> 00:32:50,320 Who knew that you were so sound asleep. 449 00:32:51,490 --> 00:32:53,980 I feel much better. 450 00:33:01,960 --> 00:33:08,780 Your Majesty, I want to go to Goddess Bixia Temple again to pray. 451 00:33:09,240 --> 00:33:13,350 Hope that she can bless me with another son. 452 00:33:14,060 --> 00:33:18,990 Empress, your health isn't good, so it's inconvenient for you to move around. 453 00:33:18,990 --> 00:33:21,920 In a few days, I plan to return to the palace. 454 00:33:21,920 --> 00:33:26,260 We should go back to the capital and prepare for Jingse's wedding. 455 00:33:26,820 --> 00:33:29,170 I'm fine. 456 00:33:29,170 --> 00:33:34,090 Just rest well. I'll just sit in the front courtyard and then come back again to check on you. 457 00:33:52,940 --> 00:33:56,970 Is Empress' health that bad? 458 00:33:56,970 --> 00:34:00,550 Your Majesty, Her Highness Empress has been overthinking and worrying 459 00:34:00,550 --> 00:34:04,550 for the past years. Too anxious to excel. 460 00:34:04,550 --> 00:34:08,460 She has always taken note of supplementing herself and she used to have high spirits. 461 00:34:08,460 --> 00:34:12,980 - But... - But Her Highness Empress has been excessively diligent. 462 00:34:12,980 --> 00:34:18,840 Majority of it is actually psychological in nature. We're able to cure her organic illness, 463 00:34:18,840 --> 00:34:21,400 but not her heart. 464 00:34:21,400 --> 00:34:23,900 Hope Your Majesty can forgive us. 465 00:34:23,900 --> 00:34:25,840 Your Majesty forgive us. 466 00:34:26,550 --> 00:34:30,160 This time, with Jingse's wedding being an auspicious event that can counter the bad luck, 467 00:34:30,160 --> 00:34:33,870 as long as you all meticulously treat her, she surely will recover. 468 00:34:33,870 --> 00:34:35,440 Yes. 469 00:34:35,440 --> 00:34:39,680 Li Yu, to prevent Empress from being unable to bear the roughness of traveling by horse carriage, 470 00:34:39,680 --> 00:34:42,890 we'll return through water route. Quickly arrange it. - Yes. 471 00:34:42,890 --> 00:34:47,030 Able to cure the organic illness, but not the heart. 472 00:34:48,430 --> 00:34:53,950 I...have I really fallen into such a state already? 473 00:36:01,360 --> 00:36:03,790 Empress, you look better today. 474 00:36:03,790 --> 00:36:05,900 I feel so comforted. 475 00:36:07,590 --> 00:36:13,170 The weather has gone warmer. I also feel stronger. 476 00:36:14,950 --> 00:36:16,670 Royal Mother dotes on you. 477 00:36:16,670 --> 00:36:19,980 After eating dinner, she went to recite scriptures and pray for you. 478 00:36:19,980 --> 00:36:22,580 Royal Mother is so considerate. 479 00:36:22,580 --> 00:36:24,910 I feel ashamed. 480 00:36:26,640 --> 00:36:31,090 Empress, your health is poor. It's better that you return to your room and rest. 481 00:36:31,090 --> 00:36:34,300 Li Yu, escort Empress back to her room. 482 00:36:35,160 --> 00:36:36,140 Yes. 483 00:36:36,140 --> 00:36:39,290 Your Majesty, it's just a few steps. 484 00:36:39,290 --> 00:36:42,890 It's enough for Sulian and Lianxin to accompany me. 485 00:36:42,890 --> 00:36:45,810 Li Yu, it's better that you stay and serve His Majesty. 486 00:36:45,810 --> 00:36:47,640 Okay. 487 00:36:47,640 --> 00:36:50,670 On your way back, be careful from slipping. 488 00:36:50,670 --> 00:36:53,890 Thank you Your Majesty for your care. 489 00:37:00,280 --> 00:37:03,920 Your Majesty, I will take my leave. 490 00:37:16,620 --> 00:37:21,440 Li Yu, the grand coordinator of Shandong gifted me a new musical troupe. 491 00:37:21,440 --> 00:37:24,200 Tell Noble Consort Xian to come over and admire it with me. 492 00:37:24,200 --> 00:37:26,730 I've already informed her before dinner earlier. 493 00:37:26,730 --> 00:37:29,830 She should be on her way now. 494 00:37:37,950 --> 00:37:40,860 The moon scenery tonight is so beautiful. 495 00:37:40,860 --> 00:37:43,320 It's been so long since I've seen 496 00:37:43,320 --> 00:37:45,880 such a cold and quiet moon scenery. 497 00:37:46,990 --> 00:37:49,740 Your Highness Empress, be careful in catching cold. 498 00:37:49,740 --> 00:37:52,590 Let's hurry and return to the boat. 499 00:37:52,590 --> 00:37:56,960 If Your Highness likes to admire the moon, why don't I ask Imperial Physician Qi to check your pulse a little bit later? 500 00:37:56,960 --> 00:37:59,490 Lianxin will stay here and accompany you. 501 00:37:59,490 --> 00:38:01,130 That's good too. 502 00:38:11,290 --> 00:38:13,780 Greetings, Your Highness Empress. 503 00:38:15,420 --> 00:38:18,880 Noble Consort Xian, where are you off to? 504 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:22,880 His Highness has made a decree asking me to admire music with him. 505 00:38:29,530 --> 00:38:31,140 Go then. 506 00:38:49,070 --> 00:38:54,680 With her being that pleased with herself, is she trying to flaunt her prowess in front of me? 507 00:38:54,680 --> 00:38:58,140 Your Highness, let's go back to the boat. 508 00:39:00,120 --> 00:39:03,900 I want to stay here for a little more while. 509 00:39:03,900 --> 00:39:06,650 I'll go get some medicines then. 510 00:39:14,940 --> 00:39:17,120 This is quite delicious. 511 00:39:17,120 --> 00:39:19,540 Greetings, Noble Consort Chun and Consort Yu. 512 00:39:19,540 --> 00:39:22,320 Concubine Mei, you're here. Quickly sit down. 513 00:39:22,320 --> 00:39:24,840 - Kexin, serve the tea. - Yes. 514 00:39:24,840 --> 00:39:26,370 Why did you think of coming over? 515 00:39:26,370 --> 00:39:29,860 I'm unable to sleep, so I came here to chat with you. 516 00:39:30,780 --> 00:39:35,030 It must be because little sister is missing His Majesty so much that you can't sleep. 517 00:39:41,500 --> 00:39:43,400 Sisters, do you know that 518 00:39:43,400 --> 00:39:47,290 before our eastern trip, the Imperial Astronomer once reported to His Majesty 519 00:39:47,290 --> 00:39:49,780 that the Guest Star is seen leaving the palace. 520 00:39:49,780 --> 00:39:53,760 He predicted that the Empress' Palace will suffer a disaster. 521 00:39:53,760 --> 00:39:55,850 From the looks of it now, 522 00:39:55,850 --> 00:40:00,220 Her Highness Empress getting gravely ill shows that this prediction is true. 523 00:40:00,220 --> 00:40:04,170 You mustn't make casual remarks like that. Empress is sick because of severe depression 524 00:40:04,170 --> 00:40:06,620 from Seventh Prince's death. 525 00:40:06,620 --> 00:40:10,000 Such a pitiful child. How come he contracted pox disease? 526 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:13,190 Good thing this pox epidemic only killed Seventh Prince. 527 00:40:13,190 --> 00:40:15,740 The other princes and princesses were all fine. 528 00:40:15,740 --> 00:40:17,820 It can be said that the gods have blessed us. 529 00:40:17,820 --> 00:40:19,580 What's there to feel pity about? 530 00:40:19,580 --> 00:40:23,670 Haven't you two heard of a saying? 531 00:40:23,670 --> 00:40:25,240 What? 532 00:40:26,170 --> 00:40:29,210 Measure for measure. 533 00:40:29,210 --> 00:40:33,220 Whatever sins a mother have done, they all get returned to her children. 534 00:40:33,220 --> 00:40:36,990 Second Prince and Seventh Prince were both very healthy kids. 535 00:40:36,990 --> 00:40:40,070 How come they both died early? 536 00:40:40,070 --> 00:40:43,220 Concubine Mei, don't talk so tactlessly. 537 00:40:43,220 --> 00:40:47,330 - If Her Highness Empress hears it... - A measure for a measure. 538 00:40:49,750 --> 00:40:52,420 Measure for a measure... 539 00:40:52,420 --> 00:40:56,390 Whatever sins I've made got returned to Yonglian 540 00:40:56,390 --> 00:40:59,020 and Yongcong. 541 00:41:06,780 --> 00:41:08,850 Whatever sins a mother have done, 542 00:41:08,850 --> 00:41:11,230 they all get returned to her children. 543 00:41:11,230 --> 00:41:12,590 No. 544 00:41:14,780 --> 00:41:16,210 No! 545 00:41:48,640 --> 00:41:51,130 It seems like something fell into the water. 546 00:42:00,990 --> 00:42:02,560 Men! 547 00:42:03,590 --> 00:42:04,980 Come... 548 00:42:07,700 --> 00:42:09,260 Men! 549 00:42:15,220 --> 00:42:16,820 How about we go out and look? 550 00:42:16,820 --> 00:42:19,820 Sister, don't! There's spring cold weather outside. 551 00:42:21,380 --> 00:42:24,290 That's right. If someone did fall down the water, 552 00:42:24,290 --> 00:42:28,300 there surely will be shouts. It can't be this silent. 553 00:42:37,410 --> 00:42:40,640 Men! Her Highness Empress fell off into the water! 554 00:42:40,640 --> 00:42:41,850 Men! 555 00:42:41,850 --> 00:42:46,520 Men! Empress fell into the water! 556 00:42:46,520 --> 00:42:48,170 Quickly save Empress! 557 00:42:48,170 --> 00:42:50,440 Help! Her Highness Empress have fallen into the water! 558 00:42:50,440 --> 00:42:53,930 Quickly save Empress! 559 00:42:53,930 --> 00:42:59,020 Her Highness Empress! 560 00:43:09,440 --> 00:43:13,710 - I deserve to die... - Enough. Stop it already. 561 00:43:13,710 --> 00:43:16,080 At the bottom of it all, it was Empress 562 00:43:16,080 --> 00:43:19,850 who sent them to get medicines and look for the Imperial Physician, that's why, they were not by her side. 563 00:43:19,850 --> 00:43:24,100 Usually, these two maidservants are quite diligent. 564 00:43:24,100 --> 00:43:28,210 Once Empress recovers, they are still needed to serve her. 565 00:43:29,060 --> 00:43:32,730 Royal Mother, you're generous. Fine then. 566 00:43:34,110 --> 00:43:36,400 We've done the punishing. 567 00:43:36,400 --> 00:43:39,810 I heard that the person who saved Empress 568 00:43:39,810 --> 00:43:43,160 is an imperial guard, right? 569 00:43:43,160 --> 00:43:48,390 It was Imperial Guard Ling Yunche who saw Empress falling off the water and jumped down to save her. 570 00:43:49,770 --> 00:43:51,820 He has done merit. 571 00:43:52,410 --> 00:43:57,110 Your Majesty, Ling Yunche is the lowest level imperial guard serving you. 572 00:43:57,110 --> 00:44:01,210 He is currently changing his clothes. He'll be right here in a little while. 573 00:44:01,950 --> 00:44:05,660 Spread my decree. Ling Yunche has achieved merit by saving Empress. 574 00:44:05,660 --> 00:44:09,950 Grant him 300 liang silver and promote him to a third-level imperial guard. No need to come here to thank me. 575 00:44:09,950 --> 00:44:11,250 Yes. 576 00:44:17,140 --> 00:44:20,670 Doctor Qi, how is she? 577 00:44:23,420 --> 00:44:25,780 Doctor Qi, is Her Highness Empress not doing well? 578 00:44:25,780 --> 00:44:28,350 I'll go report it to His Majesty first. 579 00:44:33,230 --> 00:44:35,000 - Your Majesty. - How is it? 580 00:44:35,000 --> 00:44:38,240 I've already taken out all the water inside Her Highness Empress' abdomen. 581 00:44:38,240 --> 00:44:42,400 Her pulse is showing anger attacking her heart and mental exhaustion. 582 00:44:42,400 --> 00:44:45,460 Currently her mental illness is upsurging, she's unable to think well, 583 00:44:45,460 --> 00:44:48,100 and is still unconscious up to now. 584 00:44:48,100 --> 00:44:52,320 She kept saying...measure for measure. 585 00:44:52,320 --> 00:44:54,350 I fear that... 586 00:44:54,350 --> 00:44:56,520 I fear... 587 00:44:56,520 --> 00:44:58,440 You fear what? 588 00:44:59,170 --> 00:45:01,710 I fear that Her Highness Empress is like a lamp that has used up its oil. 589 00:45:01,710 --> 00:45:04,090 I fear that she'll be dying soon. 590 00:45:04,090 --> 00:45:07,770 Hope Her Highness Empress has abundant luck and will be blessed by the Heaven. 591 00:45:07,770 --> 00:45:09,780 What nonsense are you saying?! 592 00:45:09,780 --> 00:45:14,010 Royal Mother is still at the prime of her life? 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