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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:08,000 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:17,740 --> 00:00:23,720 ♫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 00:00:23,720 --> 00:00:29,230 ♫ Memories of my past, my companions in youth. ♫ 4 00:00:29,230 --> 00:00:35,000 ♫ Over boundless years, old affairs have become difficult to recall. ♫ 5 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:41,630 ♫ I’ve used a lifetime of truth to put up a pretense. ♫ 6 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:49,240 ♫ Parting without opening these cupped hands full of tears. ♫ 7 00:00:49,240 --> 00:00:55,090 ♫ Clears my vision and permits me to resist ♫ 8 00:00:55,090 --> 00:01:00,620 ♫ Perhaps when targeted by love it is not wise to separate ♫ 9 00:01:00,620 --> 00:01:07,240 ♫ The morning wind can not dispel the aftermath. ♫ 10 00:01:09,220 --> 00:01:14,910 ♫ Whose hidden tears made the blooming flowers blush, ♫ 11 00:01:14,910 --> 00:01:20,840 ♫ And in the desolate and dreary torrential storms to painfully droop low, ♫ 12 00:01:20,840 --> 00:01:25,100 ♫ Unwilling to blossom again alone? ♫ 13 00:01:25,100 --> 00:01:27,720 ♫ The coming day belongs to the young. ♫ 14 00:01:27,720 --> 00:01:32,060 ♫ As the glimmer of dawn becomes again the setting sun. ♫ 15 00:01:32,060 --> 00:01:37,830 ♫ Who is this person who does not sleep soundly in the middle of the night? ♫ 16 00:01:37,830 --> 00:01:43,700 ♫Sitting and watching the autumn wind puff out and penetrate the palace curtains. ♫ 17 00:01:43,700 --> 00:01:49,330 ♫One strand held in remembrance, shackling sentiment and concern. ♫ 18 00:01:49,330 --> 00:02:00,570 ♫ Always submerged in the fragrant incense of fleeting time ♫ 19 00:02:00,570 --> 00:02:04,650 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 20 00:02:04,650 --> 00:02:07,450 Episode 3 21 00:02:47,090 --> 00:02:48,780 Aunt. 22 00:02:49,730 --> 00:02:51,570 Get up. 23 00:02:52,530 --> 00:02:54,590 I was about to summon you. 24 00:02:54,590 --> 00:03:01,510 I'm here to tell you that His Majesty has arranged for you to go to the palace to live your remaining years there. 25 00:03:01,510 --> 00:03:03,880 What do you mean? 26 00:03:03,880 --> 00:03:06,190 I won't be in the historical book and cremated in the temple of ancestors. 27 00:03:06,190 --> 00:03:10,230 I will be buried without a virtuous name and status of the late Emperor. 28 00:03:10,230 --> 00:03:13,790 I won't be sleeping in the same grave with him. 29 00:03:13,790 --> 00:03:16,340 It's not like this. 30 00:03:16,340 --> 00:03:19,750 As long as you live peacefully in the palace, 31 00:03:19,750 --> 00:03:23,920 You will have a ceremonial funeral and be with the late Emperor. 32 00:03:23,920 --> 00:03:28,340 What did you use in exchange to pay the price for this arrangement? 33 00:03:28,340 --> 00:03:32,350 His Majesty dotes on me. That's why he arranged this. 34 00:03:32,350 --> 00:03:35,020 Without Lady Lady Niuhuru's urgings, 35 00:03:35,020 --> 00:03:37,520 would His Majesty had agreed? 36 00:03:49,690 --> 00:03:53,360 She must have made you decide. 37 00:03:54,760 --> 00:03:59,350 Who will be able to survive between the two aunts? 38 00:04:03,090 --> 00:04:05,760 The Empress Dowager came to visit you? 39 00:04:11,900 --> 00:04:16,180 Qingying. 40 00:04:26,950 --> 00:04:29,730 I know your personality. 41 00:04:30,550 --> 00:04:33,650 In order to protect me, 42 00:04:33,650 --> 00:04:38,830 you will sacrifice yourself to protect my status. 43 00:04:38,830 --> 00:04:42,210 But Lady Niuhuru has always wanted me to die. 44 00:04:42,210 --> 00:04:45,800 Will it be of any use if you die? To add further, if you die, 45 00:04:45,800 --> 00:04:49,330 would your beloved Hongli spare me? 46 00:04:49,330 --> 00:04:51,490 Would he let me change my fortunes? 47 00:04:51,490 --> 00:04:55,170 Even if he takes care of me because I'm your Aunt, 48 00:04:55,170 --> 00:04:57,870 but as the imposing Empress of the Great Qing, 49 00:04:57,870 --> 00:05:00,760 how can I possibly breathe under Lady Niuhuru 50 00:05:00,760 --> 00:05:04,620 lingering feebly without a name and status? 51 00:05:04,620 --> 00:05:07,610 I need to die 52 00:05:07,610 --> 00:05:09,860 so that she will allow you to live. 53 00:05:09,860 --> 00:05:14,180 You will then be able to continue the glory of Lady Ula-Nara. 54 00:05:14,180 --> 00:05:15,250 Aunt. 55 00:05:15,250 --> 00:05:18,060 You are already under His Majesty's care. 56 00:05:18,060 --> 00:05:21,580 You are Lady Ula-Nara's only hope. 57 00:05:21,580 --> 00:05:25,490 You must be favored. You must become the Empress. 58 00:05:26,620 --> 00:05:31,850 But, Aunt, I have never wanted the post of the Empress. 59 00:05:31,850 --> 00:05:35,240 I only want to live happily with His Majesty for a long time. 60 00:05:35,240 --> 00:05:38,220 Hongli is in your heart, right? 61 00:05:38,220 --> 00:05:43,400 Don't you want to be deeply in love with him and be buried with him after death? 62 00:05:43,400 --> 00:05:48,880 Only by being the Empress, you can live and die with him. 63 00:05:52,220 --> 00:05:55,190 But Lady Fuca is a good Royal Consort. 64 00:05:55,190 --> 00:05:58,720 She will be a good Empress in the future. 65 00:05:58,720 --> 00:06:01,910 If you are mediocre, you won't have any ambition. 66 00:06:01,910 --> 00:06:06,290 How did Lady Ula-Nara give birth to such a child like you? 67 00:06:07,960 --> 00:06:09,590 Aunt. 68 00:06:11,320 --> 00:06:12,930 Aunt, what's wrong with you? 69 00:06:12,930 --> 00:06:16,700 Help me up. 70 00:06:19,420 --> 00:06:20,630 What's wrong with you? 71 00:06:20,630 --> 00:06:23,770 Lady Niuhuru gave me a bowl of poison. 72 00:06:23,770 --> 00:06:28,890 It won't poison the body, only the heart. 73 00:06:31,290 --> 00:06:36,470 I will only allow one Lady Ula-Nara in this palace. 74 00:06:38,130 --> 00:06:42,630 This is my only biggest tolerance. 75 00:06:50,990 --> 00:06:55,850 Qingying, you must me watch die 76 00:06:56,890 --> 00:07:01,630 to prove that I wasn't forced to commit suicide. 77 00:07:01,630 --> 00:07:07,190 But no one is to be blamed for the grievances over my sudden death. 78 00:07:07,190 --> 00:07:11,040 But, Aunt, you are distinctly being forced by the Empress Dowager to die. 79 00:07:11,040 --> 00:07:15,810 At this moment, we are unable to counter-attack. 80 00:07:17,030 --> 00:07:21,190 You must survive. You don't even need to hate. 81 00:07:21,190 --> 00:07:26,620 You only need Lady Niuhuru to spare your life. 82 00:07:26,620 --> 00:07:30,330 You must make her let you become her aide. 83 00:07:30,330 --> 00:07:33,200 You must become the Empress 84 00:07:33,200 --> 00:07:36,280 in order to take revenge for me. 85 00:07:36,280 --> 00:07:40,130 This is how you can repay me. 86 00:07:42,390 --> 00:07:45,520 You are luckier than me. 87 00:07:45,520 --> 00:07:48,460 You have already obtained His Majesty's love. 88 00:07:48,460 --> 00:07:51,820 Don't ever become an abandoned woman like me. 89 00:07:51,820 --> 00:07:57,290 Qingying, there is already an abandoned woman in Lady Ula-Nara. 90 00:07:57,290 --> 00:08:00,160 There must not be a second abandoned woman again. 91 00:08:00,160 --> 00:08:01,880 Aunt. 92 00:08:14,050 --> 00:08:20,120 When the late Emperor conferred me as the Empress, 93 00:08:20,120 --> 00:08:23,090 that was my most glorious moment. 94 00:08:24,320 --> 00:08:27,130 It was an extraordinary honor. 95 00:08:28,320 --> 00:08:34,630 My beloved one didn't leave me too. 96 00:08:36,910 --> 00:08:38,570 Aunt. 97 00:08:44,830 --> 00:08:49,060 Aunt, Aunt. 98 00:08:55,320 --> 00:08:57,280 Aunt. 99 00:09:10,010 --> 00:09:12,360 When I went there, there was already a death in Jingren Palace, 100 00:09:12,360 --> 00:09:14,910 Princess Qing came out from there. 101 00:09:27,670 --> 00:09:31,620 Empress Dowager, Princess Qing came out from there. 102 00:09:31,620 --> 00:09:35,890 When Cheng Han went in there, that person in Jingren Palace has already passed away. 103 00:09:35,890 --> 00:09:40,440 Her attendant, Xiu Xia, also committed suicide with her. 104 00:09:43,230 --> 00:09:45,830 Now that she's dead, 105 00:09:51,620 --> 00:09:55,520 we will let Qingying live for the time being. 106 00:09:55,520 --> 00:10:00,310 Should we temporarily not announce her death? 107 00:10:01,220 --> 00:10:05,580 I will meet the Emperor tomorrow to discuss this with him. 108 00:10:06,070 --> 00:10:09,460 To answer Your Majesty, while waiting for the funeral arrangements, 109 00:10:09,460 --> 00:10:11,720 the Empress Dowager will move to Cining Palace. 110 00:10:11,720 --> 00:10:14,110 The Royal Consort will move to Shoukang Palace. 111 00:10:14,110 --> 00:10:18,680 Those from the East and West Palace will move in with the Emperor's wife. 112 00:10:19,750 --> 00:10:24,130 Your Majesty, Empress Ula-Nara has passed away. 113 00:10:26,350 --> 00:10:28,400 What? 114 00:10:28,430 --> 00:10:34,170 From what Princess Qing said, it was a sudden death. 115 00:10:34,170 --> 00:10:35,810 Was it really a sudden death? 116 00:10:35,810 --> 00:10:40,020 Princess personally witnessed Empress Ula-Nara passed away. 117 00:10:48,220 --> 00:10:50,230 It was reported as poisoning. 118 00:10:50,960 --> 00:10:53,020 Where did the poison come from? 119 00:10:53,020 --> 00:10:56,680 The Empress Dowager visited Empress Ula-Nara. 120 00:11:03,330 --> 00:11:07,630 Send men to keep vigil over her body tonight. 121 00:11:07,630 --> 00:11:10,180 Tomorrow morning, tell Princess Qing to come here. 122 00:11:10,180 --> 00:11:11,680 Yes, Your Majesty. 123 00:11:19,150 --> 00:11:21,000 Empress Ula-Nara passed away? 124 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:22,490 How did she die? 125 00:11:22,490 --> 00:11:25,810 Wang Qin was stammering and didn't say clearly too. 126 00:11:25,810 --> 00:11:30,340 He only said that His Majesty was shocked by her sudden death too. 127 00:11:31,590 --> 00:11:36,190 Wang Qin dare not talk about the suspicions of her death. 128 00:11:36,190 --> 00:11:39,970 But no matter what, it's also good that she's dead. 129 00:11:39,970 --> 00:11:42,640 If Empress Ula-Nara is alive, it will only be a disaster. 130 00:11:48,090 --> 00:11:49,860 It's getting late. 131 00:11:49,860 --> 00:11:51,740 Older sister, you must be tired. 132 00:11:51,740 --> 00:11:55,050 I will leave first. 133 00:11:55,840 --> 00:11:58,680 Lianxin, escort her out. 134 00:11:58,680 --> 00:12:00,410 Yes. 135 00:12:10,420 --> 00:12:15,160 Empress Ula-Nara should live till her old age. 136 00:12:15,160 --> 00:12:18,110 If she hadn't committed fault in act and lost favor with the late emperor. 137 00:12:18,110 --> 00:12:21,120 She shouldn't have fallen this way too. 138 00:12:22,430 --> 00:12:26,010 Seems like the post of the Empress is not that easy. 139 00:12:26,010 --> 00:12:27,910 How could you be the same as Empress Ula-Nara? 140 00:12:27,910 --> 00:12:31,220 You come from a big family and has a prince too. 141 00:12:31,770 --> 00:12:36,200 Isn't it the same for Empress Ula-Nara too? 142 00:12:36,200 --> 00:12:39,660 Just that the prince died prematurely and the authority went to the favored concubine. 143 00:12:39,660 --> 00:12:42,510 To have the empress title switched. 144 00:12:42,510 --> 00:12:47,630 And befallen and deceased, with her name not even registered in the history books after her death. 145 00:12:47,630 --> 00:12:51,520 As though she was just a dust peck that never existed. 146 00:12:52,210 --> 00:12:57,220 No matter what His Majesty deems, as long as you can secure the empress seat, 147 00:12:57,220 --> 00:13:00,390 it will be okay if our Second Brother grows up safe and sound. 148 00:13:00,390 --> 00:13:03,690 His Majesty favors someone. 149 00:13:03,690 --> 00:13:07,410 We just hope they don't birth any princes soon. 150 00:13:08,240 --> 00:13:10,260 If we can have the principal son grown first, 151 00:13:10,260 --> 00:13:14,730 before the consorts birth princes, then there's nothing to fear. 152 00:13:14,730 --> 00:13:19,430 Your Majesty, Cining Palace has always been the residential palace of the Empress Dowager. 153 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:23,860 Even if it's the residence of the empress, it needs to be a formidable palace. 154 00:13:23,860 --> 00:13:27,350 Issue my decree to renovate Cining Palace 155 00:13:27,350 --> 00:13:29,340 for the Empress Dowager to live her later days there. 156 00:13:29,340 --> 00:13:32,800 Since we are renovating it, Cining Palace won't be habitable. 157 00:13:32,800 --> 00:13:34,640 Then, the Empress Dowager... 158 00:13:34,640 --> 00:13:36,910 She can temporarily stay at Shoukang Palace. 159 00:13:37,710 --> 00:13:43,460 You want the Empress Dowager and Royal Consort to live together? Isn't it a bit cramped? 160 00:13:43,460 --> 00:13:46,350 I will abide. Your Majesty, be careful of the Empress Dowager. 161 00:13:46,350 --> 00:13:48,510 I will do it immediately. 162 00:13:55,100 --> 00:13:59,350 Princess, you have cried the whole day for the Empress. 163 00:13:59,350 --> 00:14:04,290 You are going to see His Majesty now. You should lift up your spirits. 164 00:14:07,040 --> 00:14:09,900 Empress Ula-Nara has passed away. 165 00:14:09,900 --> 00:14:12,530 Does Your Majesty know? 166 00:14:12,530 --> 00:14:16,150 I do. Qingying sent someone over 167 00:14:16,150 --> 00:14:20,450 to report there was a sudden death in Jingren Palace. 168 00:14:21,650 --> 00:14:23,500 Sudden death? 169 00:14:23,500 --> 00:14:27,250 Why was it a sudden death and not a suicide? 170 00:14:30,130 --> 00:14:34,520 Qingying is her niece. Hence, she wouldn't fake it. 171 00:14:36,620 --> 00:14:38,860 No matter what then, 172 00:14:38,860 --> 00:14:41,820 the status of Empress Ula-Nara is rather awkward. 173 00:14:41,820 --> 00:14:46,360 How do you plan to handle her funeral? 174 00:14:47,700 --> 00:14:52,120 Although she was stripped of her honor but she was not deposed by the late Emperor. 175 00:14:52,120 --> 00:14:56,450 Empress Ula-Nara also died from a sudden death due to grief over Emperor Ama's death. 176 00:14:56,450 --> 00:14:59,900 I planned to bury her together with the late Emperor. 177 00:14:59,900 --> 00:15:04,220 Without being granted the honor, she can't be accorded a ceremonial funeral. 178 00:15:04,220 --> 00:15:06,260 She also can't be buried together with the late Emperor. 179 00:15:06,260 --> 00:15:10,460 This is what the late Emperor said. They must not meet in afterlife. 180 00:15:11,090 --> 00:15:14,010 Your Majesty, Zhang Tingyu is requesting to see you. 181 00:15:14,010 --> 00:15:16,430 Let him in. 182 00:15:20,830 --> 00:15:24,500 Zhang Tingyu sends his greetings to His Majesty and the Empress Dowager. 183 00:15:24,500 --> 00:15:25,590 What's the matter? 184 00:15:25,590 --> 00:15:30,220 Your Majesty, I heard that Empress Ula-Nara died suddenly. Thus, I'm here to see you. 185 00:15:30,220 --> 00:15:36,070 It's a matter of the inner palace. Do you need to be involved? 186 00:15:36,070 --> 00:15:41,920 Empress Dowager, I wouldn't dare to get involved in the affairs of the inner palace. 187 00:15:41,920 --> 00:15:45,590 Although, whether the empress in Jingren was sealed with honor, 188 00:15:45,590 --> 00:15:48,530 has already garnered the attention of the court and it is already a matter of the state. 189 00:15:48,530 --> 00:15:51,570 Since this is an affair of the state, I need to ask about this. 190 00:15:51,570 --> 00:15:54,000 On the matter of the honorable seal, the dust is already settled. 191 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:57,070 Regarding the sudden death of Empress Ula-Nara, it's already over. 192 00:15:57,070 --> 00:16:01,270 After the incident about the conferment of honor, Empress Ula-Nara died suddenly. 193 00:16:01,270 --> 00:16:04,620 Your Majesty, I think this is a delusion. 194 00:16:04,620 --> 00:16:08,710 Your Majesty, please investigate this. 195 00:16:10,830 --> 00:16:15,820 When the late Emperor passed away, there will always be someone who would grieve over this. 196 00:16:15,820 --> 00:16:19,010 What's so delusional about Empress Ula-Nara' s death? 197 00:16:19,010 --> 00:16:20,890 But regarding the death for this, 198 00:16:20,890 --> 00:16:23,780 even more so when it's the late Empress of Great Qing, 199 00:16:23,780 --> 00:16:26,990 The late Emperor hasn't been close with Empress Ula-Nara for many years. 200 00:16:26,990 --> 00:16:30,610 The late Emperor hasn't talked to or met with Empress Ula-Nara. 201 00:16:30,610 --> 00:16:36,260 Even if she was stripped of her honor, Empress Ula-Nara shouldn't have just unknowingly died suddenly. 202 00:16:36,260 --> 00:16:39,550 What do you mean by this? What are you talking about? 203 00:16:39,550 --> 00:16:43,750 Princess, you have Lord Zhang speaking up on your behalf too. 204 00:16:43,750 --> 00:16:46,700 Lord Zhang places importance on the principles of political legitimacy. 205 00:16:46,700 --> 00:16:50,410 And the deceased was generally regarded as someone who did not get along with the empress. 206 00:16:50,410 --> 00:16:54,770 Lady Ula-Nara is here to see His Majesty. 207 00:17:00,640 --> 00:17:02,320 Come in. 208 00:17:09,920 --> 00:17:13,890 Greetings to the Empress Dowager and Your Majesty. 209 00:17:13,890 --> 00:17:15,550 Rise. 210 00:17:16,720 --> 00:17:19,260 Greetings, My Lady. 211 00:17:19,260 --> 00:17:24,490 My Lady, I was talking with His Majesty about the sudden death of the late Empress. 212 00:17:24,490 --> 00:17:27,420 You are her niece. 213 00:17:27,420 --> 00:17:30,340 I need to seek justice for her. 214 00:17:37,520 --> 00:17:42,370 Qingying. Empress Dowager and Empress Ula-Nara are your elders. 215 00:17:42,370 --> 00:17:45,790 You must be cautious in what you say. 216 00:17:47,280 --> 00:17:48,770 Yes. 217 00:17:51,490 --> 00:17:57,760 Lord Zhang, I'm very sad about my Aunt's death 218 00:17:58,650 --> 00:18:03,780 but I wonder why you are talking about seeking justice for her. 219 00:18:05,860 --> 00:18:11,150 When Aunt was confined in Jingren Palace, she was in grief and fell sick for many years. 220 00:18:12,270 --> 00:18:15,870 Because of the late Emperor's death, Aunt was grief stricken 221 00:18:15,870 --> 00:18:18,530 and passed away. 222 00:18:18,530 --> 00:18:22,290 I was in front of her bed then. 223 00:18:24,800 --> 00:18:29,400 I personally witnessed Aunt flying the crane to the West. ( T/N : refers to going to heaven or die. ] 224 00:18:33,090 --> 00:18:34,830 Is this true? 225 00:18:36,940 --> 00:18:38,710 Yes. 226 00:18:52,020 --> 00:18:54,810 Empress Dowager, Your Majesty. Regarding Aunt's death, 227 00:18:54,810 --> 00:18:58,520 because I care about Aunt and the late Emperor, 228 00:18:59,090 --> 00:19:04,070 if there are any gossips, I should quiet them down. 229 00:19:04,070 --> 00:19:09,040 Let's send her off physically and let her rest in peace. 230 00:19:13,120 --> 00:19:20,860 Empress Dowager, we should still conduct a decent funeral for Empress Ula-Nara. 231 00:19:25,980 --> 00:19:29,900 Conduct the ceremony as an Imperial Concubine then. 232 00:19:29,900 --> 00:19:32,440 She can also be buried in the garden. 233 00:19:32,440 --> 00:19:37,090 During the funeral, don't write any status and avoid eye contacts. 234 00:19:37,090 --> 00:19:39,340 As for the memorial tablet and remains, 235 00:19:39,340 --> 00:19:45,120 let's just send them back to her mother's home. 236 00:19:48,490 --> 00:19:50,610 - Zhang Tingyu. - Here. 237 00:19:50,610 --> 00:19:53,060 Do you have any objections? 238 00:19:53,060 --> 00:19:56,650 As for the late Empress, we will do according to what 239 00:19:56,650 --> 00:20:00,690 the Empress Dowager say. I have no objections. 240 00:20:01,540 --> 00:20:04,360 I'm taking my leave. 241 00:20:18,530 --> 00:20:21,040 You are busy with the affairs of the state. 242 00:20:21,040 --> 00:20:23,880 I'm going back. 243 00:20:27,100 --> 00:20:28,330 Take care, Empress Dowager. 244 00:20:28,330 --> 00:20:30,480 Take care, Empress Dowager. 245 00:20:38,910 --> 00:20:41,310 - Wang Qin, you can leave. - Yes. 246 00:20:44,650 --> 00:20:48,080 Qingying, we are alone now. 247 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:52,070 Tell me, how did your Aunt pass away? 248 00:20:54,900 --> 00:21:00,460 Your Majesty. What I just told you, it's all true. 249 00:21:14,020 --> 00:21:17,530 It's already over. Just be done with it. 250 00:21:18,050 --> 00:21:21,920 If Empress Ula-Nara were still alive, she would only implicate you. 251 00:21:21,920 --> 00:21:24,260 Now that she has passed away, 252 00:21:24,260 --> 00:21:28,540 the Empress Dowager's anger will stop at here. 253 00:21:28,540 --> 00:21:30,670 This incident is over. 254 00:21:30,670 --> 00:21:36,080 For these few days, walk around lest and don't create any attention. 255 00:21:36,980 --> 00:21:38,750 I understand. 256 00:21:39,350 --> 00:21:44,960 [ Yangxin* Hall ] *Spiritual Cultivation 257 00:21:48,760 --> 00:21:50,580 Empress Dowager, don't worry. 258 00:21:50,580 --> 00:21:53,490 Princess Qing is a smart person. 259 00:22:00,570 --> 00:22:02,660 Greetings, Empress Dowager. 260 00:22:04,630 --> 00:22:06,290 You can leave. 261 00:22:07,730 --> 00:22:09,850 You came out that quickly? 262 00:22:09,850 --> 00:22:12,940 Seems like you were tight-lipped 263 00:22:12,940 --> 00:22:16,660 and didn't back stab me and reported privately to His Majesty. 264 00:22:16,660 --> 00:22:21,120 I have already clarified everything in front of Lord Zhang. 265 00:22:24,170 --> 00:22:26,540 Go for a walk with me. 266 00:22:29,220 --> 00:22:32,060 How did your Aunt die? 267 00:22:32,060 --> 00:22:34,450 Tell me about it. 268 00:22:37,600 --> 00:22:40,680 My aunt wanted to gain the honor in the title of Imperial Mother, Empress Dowager. 269 00:22:40,680 --> 00:22:43,790 Only for the sake of glory to her mother clan. 270 00:22:43,790 --> 00:22:48,360 But what my aunt cared about the most was to be with the late emperor in life and death. 271 00:22:49,730 --> 00:22:53,000 However the late emperor had said to my aunt that he would never see her anymore. 272 00:22:53,000 --> 00:22:55,590 Hence my aunt was in deep despair. 273 00:22:55,590 --> 00:23:01,050 She could not gain the love of the emperor, so what use is left in winning the empress? 274 00:23:02,770 --> 00:23:06,290 Thus, she chose to protect you. 275 00:23:06,290 --> 00:23:09,620 Looks like she still doted on you. 276 00:23:10,390 --> 00:23:12,670 Aunt did doted on me 277 00:23:13,660 --> 00:23:19,230 but inside this palace, the only one who could protect me, it's you. 278 00:23:22,430 --> 00:23:25,610 Not only do you want me to die, you also wanted my Aunt to die. 279 00:23:25,610 --> 00:23:28,720 Furthermore, you wanted her to die in front of me. 280 00:23:28,720 --> 00:23:32,510 But there is someone who's speculating about Aunt's death. 281 00:23:32,510 --> 00:23:36,160 With me here speaking on your behalf, 282 00:23:36,160 --> 00:23:39,440 no one would dare to insult the Empress Dowager's reputation. 283 00:23:42,760 --> 00:23:44,760 You are very smart. 284 00:23:45,990 --> 00:23:50,180 It's not that I am smart. It's that everything is in your grasp. 285 00:23:50,180 --> 00:23:52,540 Your aunt was also a smart person. 286 00:23:52,540 --> 00:23:55,360 She calculated precisely in everything. 287 00:23:55,360 --> 00:23:57,990 When it's time to fight, you will fight till your death. 288 00:23:57,990 --> 00:24:02,940 When you can't fight, you will naturally choose to protect yourself for your own benefits. 289 00:24:03,910 --> 00:24:08,240 That's how you got to live. 290 00:24:11,300 --> 00:24:12,850 Yes. 291 00:24:14,270 --> 00:24:17,960 My Aunt died suddenly but the gossip will not fade away. 292 00:24:17,960 --> 00:24:22,300 If I'm alive, I can be your testimony. 293 00:24:23,120 --> 00:24:26,650 Excellent. 294 00:24:27,890 --> 00:24:31,640 Such a smart person should live. 295 00:24:36,370 --> 00:24:38,100 Thank you, Empress Dowager. 296 00:24:41,560 --> 00:24:43,290 Princess. 297 00:25:00,610 --> 00:25:03,420 Your Majesty, you should sleep early. 298 00:25:03,420 --> 00:25:06,440 There is the grand enthronement ceremony tomorrow. 299 00:25:06,440 --> 00:25:08,090 I know. 300 00:25:08,090 --> 00:25:12,350 I have prepared the Dragon robe. Would you like to try it? 301 00:25:12,350 --> 00:25:17,630 Since this was tailored, there's no need to. 302 00:25:17,630 --> 00:25:20,110 Has the work on Shoukang Palace been completed? 303 00:25:20,110 --> 00:25:23,760 Everything has been done appropriately. 304 00:25:26,060 --> 00:25:29,130 Shoukang Palace is the residence of the Royal Consort 305 00:25:29,130 --> 00:25:33,580 But the chamber of my royal mother must be formidable and detailed. 306 00:25:33,580 --> 00:25:35,640 Of course. 307 00:25:35,640 --> 00:25:38,200 - You may leave. - Yes, Your Majesty. 308 00:26:04,250 --> 00:26:07,990 [ Yongzheng's 13th year, 9th month and 3rd day reign. ] 309 00:26:07,990 --> 00:26:11,960 [ Hongli ascends in Hall of Golden Chimes as Emperor Qianlong. ] 310 00:26:11,960 --> 00:26:15,430 [ Thus begins the reign of Emperor Qianlong, on Qianlong's 1st year in reign. ] 311 00:27:28,630 --> 00:27:36,910 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those who Dare Team @ Viki.com 312 00:28:04,900 --> 00:28:07,180 Kneel. 313 00:28:09,700 --> 00:28:12,820 The first bow. 314 00:28:16,970 --> 00:28:19,970 The second bow. 315 00:28:23,570 --> 00:28:27,080 The third bow. 316 00:28:27,080 --> 00:28:29,030 Rise. 317 00:28:30,860 --> 00:28:32,900 Kneel. 318 00:28:34,430 --> 00:28:37,250 The first bow. 319 00:28:37,250 --> 00:28:40,500 The second bow. 320 00:28:40,500 --> 00:28:43,880 The third bow. 321 00:28:44,820 --> 00:28:48,690 I am enthroned today, committed to carry out the ways of a devoted man. 322 00:28:48,690 --> 00:28:54,620 I honor the late emperor as Great Emperor. I entitle my birth mother of clan, Niohuru, as Sage Mother, Empress Dowager. 323 00:28:54,620 --> 00:28:57,580 I entitle my principal wife of clan, Fuca, as Empress. 324 00:28:57,580 --> 00:29:01,440 I assign the procedures in title establishment to the ceremony and etiquette ministries to work in collaboration. 325 00:29:01,440 --> 00:29:05,760 Emperor is devoted and merciful, a blessing to all people. 326 00:29:05,760 --> 00:29:09,970 Long live the Emperor. 327 00:29:18,580 --> 00:29:21,190 Move it. 328 00:29:24,970 --> 00:29:27,020 It's a major event for the Empress Dowager to move to the palace. 329 00:29:27,020 --> 00:29:30,290 His Majesty is filial. He has been renovating Cining Palace. 330 00:29:30,290 --> 00:29:32,200 I believe everything has been done appropriately 331 00:29:32,200 --> 00:29:35,720 Now we're just waiting for you to enjoy your peace and luxury. 332 00:29:36,270 --> 00:29:39,180 How is the funeral proceeding for the empress in Jingren? 333 00:29:39,180 --> 00:29:44,590 It's done. We can't have that interfere with the great auspicious event of enthronement. 334 00:29:44,590 --> 00:29:47,000 Hence, I did it quietly. 335 00:29:47,500 --> 00:29:49,990 Hurry up. 336 00:29:53,500 --> 00:29:56,220 Hurry up. 337 00:29:56,790 --> 00:30:00,190 Stop. Put down the sedan. 338 00:30:04,780 --> 00:30:06,710 Empress Dowager, we are here. 339 00:30:06,710 --> 00:30:08,220 Why is it Shoukang Palace? 340 00:30:08,220 --> 00:30:11,830 Doesn't the Empress Dowager lives in Cining Palace? 341 00:30:11,830 --> 00:30:15,220 Empress Dowager, Cining Palace is being renovated. 342 00:30:15,220 --> 00:30:17,620 It's not habitable for the time being. 343 00:30:17,620 --> 00:30:20,260 Shoukang Palace is where the Royal Consort lives. 344 00:30:20,260 --> 00:30:23,130 Are you letting the Empress Dowager and the Royal Consort squeeze together in there? 345 00:30:23,130 --> 00:30:26,890 Yes, that's right. Thus, His Majesty specially instructed that 346 00:30:26,890 --> 00:30:30,510 Empress Dowager's temporary residence is set up in full detail. 347 00:30:30,510 --> 00:30:33,130 It will not be lacking to Cining Palace. 348 00:30:37,790 --> 00:30:40,170 His Majesty is filial. 349 00:30:40,170 --> 00:30:42,110 Since Cining Palace is being renovated, 350 00:30:42,110 --> 00:30:46,230 I will wait then. 351 00:30:46,230 --> 00:30:48,860 Let's go in now. 352 00:30:48,860 --> 00:30:51,020 Empress Dowager, take care. 353 00:31:02,260 --> 00:31:04,990 [ Shoukang Gate ] 354 00:31:11,260 --> 00:31:13,730 Greetings, Empress Dowager. 355 00:31:13,730 --> 00:31:17,320 Greetings, Empress Dowager. 356 00:31:17,320 --> 00:31:18,800 Rise. 357 00:31:18,800 --> 00:31:20,730 Thank you, Empress Dowager. 358 00:31:20,730 --> 00:31:22,500 Sit. 359 00:31:26,140 --> 00:31:29,060 I used to be a concubine 360 00:31:29,060 --> 00:31:32,640 and would rush to greet the Empress Dowager and the Royal Consort. 361 00:31:32,640 --> 00:31:36,490 Today, at the blink of an eye, I have become the Empress Dowager. 362 00:31:36,490 --> 00:31:38,570 Looking at how young you are, 363 00:31:38,570 --> 00:31:41,850 and pretty like a flower. 364 00:31:41,850 --> 00:31:45,650 Empress Dowager, you are the beautiful peony which has blossomed. 365 00:31:45,650 --> 00:31:48,860 Unlike us, we are young and impatient. 366 00:31:48,860 --> 00:31:51,970 Just some unsightly willow. 367 00:31:53,380 --> 00:31:56,760 You are good with words. 368 00:31:56,760 --> 00:31:58,700 Thank you for your compliments. 369 00:31:58,700 --> 00:32:01,900 I'm not that smart. Please guide me. 370 00:32:01,900 --> 00:32:04,550 Today is the day, His Majesty ascends the throne 371 00:32:04,550 --> 00:32:07,090 and you came back here to greet me. 372 00:32:07,090 --> 00:32:09,740 I have some instructions too. 373 00:32:09,740 --> 00:32:14,240 His Majesty is young and there are many concubines here. 374 00:32:14,240 --> 00:32:19,230 In the future, regardless of how many concubines there are, 375 00:32:19,230 --> 00:32:23,300 I don't want to see any dirty stuff. 376 00:32:23,300 --> 00:32:26,830 Behave yourselves. 377 00:32:26,830 --> 00:32:32,390 Thank you, Empress Dowager, for your advice. We will remember this in our hearts. 378 00:32:32,390 --> 00:32:37,000 Your Highness. A few concubines and I 379 00:32:37,000 --> 00:32:39,690 are already staying in Shoukang Palace. 380 00:32:39,690 --> 00:32:43,720 The six palaces in the East and West will be prepared soon for you to live in. 381 00:32:43,720 --> 00:32:46,840 As the Empress, stabilizing the inner palace 382 00:32:46,840 --> 00:32:48,850 is your responsibility. 383 00:32:48,850 --> 00:32:54,970 I 384 00:32:54,970 --> 00:32:57,870 I will do good job. 385 00:32:57,870 --> 00:33:01,320 If I don't understand anything, I will still need your guidance. 386 00:33:02,470 --> 00:33:05,670 Other than this, there is still something else. 387 00:33:06,790 --> 00:33:10,620 It's a long tradition to place prominence over the first son and the son of main wife. 388 00:33:10,620 --> 00:33:14,260 The emperor already has First Prince Yonghuang of concubine birth. 389 00:33:14,260 --> 00:33:16,270 And Prince Yonglian of main wife. 390 00:33:16,270 --> 00:33:19,310 Having another son is also very important. 391 00:33:19,310 --> 00:33:21,230 The first son of the Emperor upon his ascension. 392 00:33:21,230 --> 00:33:23,720 Will be deemed an auspicious sign and a great honor. 393 00:33:23,720 --> 00:33:27,830 Thus, you must do your best 394 00:33:27,830 --> 00:33:30,800 to provide the Emperor 395 00:33:30,800 --> 00:33:32,720 with the first-born son after his enthronement. 396 00:33:32,720 --> 00:33:34,000 Yes. 397 00:33:34,990 --> 00:33:37,660 Empress, the pomelo newly offered in from Fujian. 398 00:33:37,660 --> 00:33:40,910 It's sour and sweet and refreshing. Please have a try. 399 00:33:43,010 --> 00:33:45,630 Why bother spending so much energy in peeling it? 400 00:33:45,630 --> 00:33:47,490 I don't have the appetite. 401 00:33:47,490 --> 00:33:50,180 If it can enter your mouth, only if it's just one bite, 402 00:33:50,180 --> 00:33:53,240 it would be this pomelo's fortune. 403 00:33:53,240 --> 00:33:58,000 A truly blessed person wouldn't be living in this Shuokang Palace. 404 00:33:58,640 --> 00:34:00,320 His Majesty is filial. 405 00:34:00,320 --> 00:34:04,750 He wants to renovate Cining Palace first before he lets you move in. 406 00:34:06,390 --> 00:34:11,660 He is indeed filial. 407 00:34:11,660 --> 00:34:13,690 He didn't tell me at all 408 00:34:13,690 --> 00:34:17,230 and sent me to Shoukang Palace. 409 00:34:17,230 --> 00:34:19,560 His intention is hard to read. 410 00:34:19,560 --> 00:34:23,170 It's true. Living here seems improper and uncustomary. 411 00:34:23,170 --> 00:34:25,860 It's also not the rightful residence of the Empress Dowager. 412 00:34:25,860 --> 00:34:31,140 If I wanted to move sooner into Cining Palace for proper title, 413 00:34:31,140 --> 00:34:33,810 I would need to borrow a hand. 414 00:34:33,810 --> 00:34:37,800 and also check if that person is useful or not. 415 00:34:37,800 --> 00:34:41,340 Empress Dowager has entered Shoukang Palace. Is there anything she's unhappy with? 416 00:34:41,340 --> 00:34:44,920 Everything's fine. Although Shoukang Palace is smaller 417 00:34:44,920 --> 00:34:47,640 But the decor is considered elegant. 418 00:34:47,640 --> 00:34:50,260 But once the renovation at Cining Palace is done, 419 00:34:50,260 --> 00:34:52,990 Empress Dowager should move in there immediately. 420 00:34:52,990 --> 00:34:55,090 I know that you are filial. 421 00:34:55,090 --> 00:34:59,320 By the way, did the Empress Dowager give Qingying a hard time? 422 00:35:00,040 --> 00:35:03,980 She didn't. Why would she give her junior a tough time? 423 00:35:03,980 --> 00:35:08,160 This is good then. Take a seat, Langhua. 424 00:35:14,970 --> 00:35:17,960 Langhua, do you know why Yangxin (spiritual restoration) Hall. 425 00:35:17,960 --> 00:35:20,480 Do you know how it gets its name? 426 00:35:23,510 --> 00:35:24,700 I'm not aware. 427 00:35:24,700 --> 00:35:28,890 When Emperor Ama was alive, he would always mention a phrase by Mencius. 428 00:35:28,890 --> 00:35:31,300 To restore your spirit, begin by reducing your desire. 429 00:35:31,300 --> 00:35:33,910 Hence he named it Yangxin Hall. 430 00:35:33,910 --> 00:35:39,310 A person's desires, once they increase, the rights and wrongs increase too. 431 00:35:39,310 --> 00:35:43,020 You are sitting at a high seat. The kingdom is yours. 432 00:35:43,020 --> 00:35:45,280 So it's natural to reduce your ambition in order to restore your spirit. 433 00:35:45,280 --> 00:35:50,220 but everyone depends on you. 434 00:35:50,760 --> 00:35:54,360 We put all our aspirations on you so how can we reduce our desire? 435 00:35:55,880 --> 00:35:59,820 Thus, I hope that you will manage the inner palace well 436 00:35:59,820 --> 00:36:02,890 so make all the unprovoked right and wrong disappear. 437 00:36:02,890 --> 00:36:06,840 So that the inner palace can be in peace. 438 00:36:06,840 --> 00:36:12,840 I understand. It's just that I'm not capable. I'm afraid that I may not do well. 439 00:36:12,840 --> 00:36:14,280 How can this be so? 440 00:36:14,280 --> 00:36:17,920 You are virtuous and generous. If you put your mind to it, you will only do well. 441 00:36:17,920 --> 00:36:20,590 To add further, if there's anything you don't understand, 442 00:36:20,590 --> 00:36:23,420 you can consult the Empress Dowager. 443 00:36:23,420 --> 00:36:25,500 Your instructions for me. 444 00:36:25,500 --> 00:36:28,190 I will remember this in my heart and wouldn't dare to forget. 445 00:36:28,190 --> 00:36:29,580 Fine. 446 00:36:31,240 --> 00:36:33,850 Your Majesty, you have exhausted yourself for the whole day. 447 00:36:33,850 --> 00:36:35,680 You should sleep early. 448 00:36:35,680 --> 00:36:38,010 You, too. 449 00:36:38,010 --> 00:36:40,150 I'm taking my leave. 450 00:36:45,320 --> 00:36:46,970 Wang Qin. 451 00:36:47,620 --> 00:36:48,760 Here. 452 00:36:48,760 --> 00:36:50,960 Is Qingying still in Jingren Palace? 453 00:36:50,960 --> 00:36:54,540 Perhaps, she's still there at this time. 454 00:36:54,540 --> 00:36:57,700 Go over there and relay something on my behalf. 455 00:37:02,240 --> 00:37:04,360 Greetings, Prince Qing. 456 00:37:04,360 --> 00:37:06,850 Did His Majesty tell you to deliver this? 457 00:37:06,850 --> 00:37:08,730 Yes. 458 00:37:08,730 --> 00:37:11,970 His Majesty knows that you are still keeping vigil at the funeral. 459 00:37:11,970 --> 00:37:16,110 Knowing your energy is spent, His Majesty had me bring this tender bamboo and ginseng soup, 460 00:37:16,110 --> 00:37:21,080 to let you nourish yourself and take care of your health. 461 00:37:24,020 --> 00:37:29,780 His Majesty also said the current situation has you in a difficult position. 462 00:37:29,780 --> 00:37:33,330 His Majesty didn't forget that you and him 463 00:37:33,330 --> 00:37:36,120 are of one heart. 464 00:37:36,120 --> 00:37:40,690 If anything is faring unsmooth for you, remember these words of His Majesty. 465 00:37:40,690 --> 00:37:44,090 No matter how rough, you can be at ease still. 466 00:37:44,660 --> 00:37:47,890 I understand how His Majesty feels. 467 00:37:47,890 --> 00:37:51,230 I have troubled you to come all the way here. 468 00:37:51,230 --> 00:37:53,990 I'm taking my leave then. 469 00:37:53,990 --> 00:37:55,400 Let's go. 470 00:38:03,270 --> 00:38:05,750 Royal Mother, the ranks for the consorts. 471 00:38:05,750 --> 00:38:08,820 You resent them both times. 472 00:38:08,820 --> 00:38:12,260 Did I do something wrong? 473 00:38:13,480 --> 00:38:15,520 How did you stroke this? 474 00:38:15,520 --> 00:38:17,730 How did you amend this? 475 00:38:17,730 --> 00:38:22,840 You're the empress. You must be thorough in everything. 476 00:38:25,410 --> 00:38:29,580 Are you discontented with Ula-Nara's rank? 477 00:38:33,110 --> 00:38:36,770 It's my fault for not reading your desire sooner. 478 00:38:36,770 --> 00:38:38,810 Please guide me. 479 00:38:38,810 --> 00:38:40,820 Where is Lady Ula-Nara? 480 00:38:40,820 --> 00:38:44,770 She has been keeping vigil for three days at Jingren Palace. Today should be the ceremony. 481 00:38:44,770 --> 00:38:47,600 Shouldn't be she here today? 482 00:38:47,600 --> 00:38:51,120 - Fujia. - Empress Dowager, Princess Qing is already here. 483 00:38:51,120 --> 00:38:53,150 Let her in then. 484 00:39:04,680 --> 00:39:06,190 Empress, take a seat. 485 00:39:06,190 --> 00:39:07,660 Yes. 486 00:39:20,340 --> 00:39:23,950 Greetings, Empress Dowager, Empress. 487 00:39:23,950 --> 00:39:27,060 Jingren funeral is finished? 488 00:39:27,060 --> 00:39:30,990 My aunt was sent to the consort burial site this afternoon. 489 00:39:33,730 --> 00:39:36,540 Empress Ula-Nara is your aunt. 490 00:39:36,540 --> 00:39:41,190 Based on customs, you should mourn for three years. 491 00:39:43,540 --> 00:39:48,250 Let's do this. You don't need to go to your aunt's mausoleum 492 00:39:48,250 --> 00:39:50,410 Why don't you just stay in the emperor's manor before he was enthroned? 493 00:39:50,410 --> 00:39:52,970 You're not allowed to leave the manor without a decree. 494 00:39:52,970 --> 00:39:56,690 and mourn for your aunt there for three years. 495 00:40:02,730 --> 00:40:05,110 Why must she mourn for three years? 496 00:40:05,110 --> 00:40:08,340 This will depend on how filial she is. 497 00:40:13,350 --> 00:40:16,120 Your allowance for me to carry out my filial devotion at the old manor, 498 00:40:16,120 --> 00:40:20,680 is already a great kindness. Thank you. 499 00:40:29,110 --> 00:40:31,760 Why did the Empress Dowager remove Lady Ula-Nara's position? 500 00:40:31,760 --> 00:40:35,630 Qingling's title gets dampened over and over again. To have the title of a Guiren is compromising her. 501 00:40:35,630 --> 00:40:39,870 She's my second wife. She should be titled as noble concubine only naturally. 502 00:40:39,870 --> 00:40:42,990 Sister Qingying is affected by Jingren Empress. 503 00:40:42,990 --> 00:40:45,460 I had thought of giving her a consort title. 504 00:40:45,460 --> 00:40:48,710 Then add on to it later on. 505 00:40:48,710 --> 00:40:51,920 However Royal Mother still rejected it. 506 00:40:51,920 --> 00:40:54,770 I had no choice but to name her Guiren (unranked). 507 00:40:54,770 --> 00:40:57,750 but the Empress Dowager was still unhappy. 508 00:40:57,750 --> 00:41:01,540 The Empress Dowager scratched off her name. Isn't this removing her position? 509 00:41:03,630 --> 00:41:08,370 Your Majesty, Royal Mother ordered Sister Qingying to live at the residence before your enthronement. 510 00:41:08,370 --> 00:41:11,830 and wants her to mourn for Empress Ula-Nara for three years without stepping out. 511 00:41:11,830 --> 00:41:13,290 What? 512 00:41:14,390 --> 00:41:16,700 Royal Mother has long had the power of the harem. 513 00:41:16,700 --> 00:41:19,860 She ordered it on Sister Qingying in front of me. 514 00:41:19,860 --> 00:41:22,510 I didn't dare to talk back. 515 00:41:23,530 --> 00:41:26,690 Royal Mother is monopolizing the authority of the inner palace without even a discussion with me first. 516 00:41:26,690 --> 00:41:28,490 And why didn't you dare to talk back? 517 00:41:28,490 --> 00:41:30,720 Your Majesty, please don't be angry. 518 00:41:32,880 --> 00:41:37,860 Your Majesty, Royal Mother used filial devotion as justification for Sister Qingying's predicament. 519 00:41:37,860 --> 00:41:40,240 I couldn't find fault in it. 520 00:41:40,240 --> 00:41:42,250 Why don't we wait till a few days later? 521 00:41:42,250 --> 00:41:46,430 We could go and make our plea together to Royal Mother to be merciful. 522 00:41:49,100 --> 00:41:51,110 I know. 523 00:41:51,110 --> 00:41:53,350 Sister Qingying is being confined 524 00:41:53,350 --> 00:41:55,870 But others already have their ranks and titles settled. 525 00:41:55,870 --> 00:41:58,850 With only the living arrangements left. 526 00:41:58,850 --> 00:42:01,210 Just do accordingly. 527 00:42:01,210 --> 00:42:02,650 Yes. 528 00:42:03,640 --> 00:42:07,150 Be careful. Leave it over here. 529 00:42:07,150 --> 00:42:09,380 Leave it over there. Do it gently. 530 00:42:09,380 --> 00:42:12,760 Come, move this over here. 531 00:42:12,760 --> 00:42:16,060 This chest should be placed here. 532 00:42:19,080 --> 00:42:21,240 Be careful. Don't touch this. 533 00:42:21,240 --> 00:42:24,160 Okay, I know. 534 00:42:24,160 --> 00:42:26,010 Slowly. Okay? 535 00:42:28,050 --> 00:42:31,570 This is not straight. 536 00:42:31,570 --> 00:42:33,980 Put my precious box down gently. 537 00:42:33,980 --> 00:42:35,770 Don't break it. Give me a hand. 538 00:42:35,770 --> 00:42:37,730 Okay, I'm coming. 539 00:42:37,730 --> 00:42:40,450 After us leaving, Chonghua Palace will be locked up. 540 00:42:40,450 --> 00:42:44,620 Are you talking about Miss Qingying? Will she still be able to go out? 541 00:42:44,620 --> 00:42:49,460 Empress Dowager wants her to mourn for three years. She may not be able to come back forever. 542 00:42:49,460 --> 00:42:52,400 - Who knows? - Bring it over here. 543 00:42:53,390 --> 00:42:55,810 Be careful. Don't dirty it. Place it down gently. 544 00:42:55,810 --> 00:42:59,060 - That was given to me by the emperor! - It's all tidied up. 545 00:42:59,060 --> 00:43:00,440 Come here. 546 00:43:00,440 --> 00:43:05,490 Did you hear that? They are cursing that you wouldn't be able to leave here forever. 547 00:43:05,490 --> 00:43:08,420 All the other mistresses have their arrangements set and moved. 548 00:43:08,420 --> 00:43:10,790 If we really live here for three years before we can go out, 549 00:43:10,790 --> 00:43:13,100 would you still have a position in the palace? 550 00:43:13,100 --> 00:43:15,870 Sister Ah Ruo, don't say anymore. She will be sad when she hears this. 551 00:43:15,870 --> 00:43:19,450 Are you the only one who knows this? We are worried about her too. 552 00:43:46,840 --> 00:43:54,010 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those who Dare Team @ Viki.com 553 00:44:07,300 --> 00:44:09,810 ♫Intoxicated by the falling flower petals in the plum garden♫ 554 00:44:09,810 --> 00:44:13,910 ♫ as if this life were our first time we have met. ♫ 555 00:44:17,490 --> 00:44:20,050 ♫ Black silken hair reflecting the frosty moonlight, ♫ 556 00:44:20,050 --> 00:44:25,110 ♫ Hands joined together, for our innumerable mortal lives. ♫ 557 00:44:27,730 --> 00:44:30,480 ♫ The burden of concern on my mind has paled rose-kissed cheeks, ♫ 558 00:44:30,480 --> 00:44:34,620 ♫ Yearning now turns into confusion. ♫ 559 00:44:38,170 --> 00:44:40,660 ♫ Glistening teardrops cover the pledge, ♫ 560 00:44:40,660 --> 00:44:46,290 ♫ joining hands for a lifetime, when in the past did he change it? ♫ 561 00:44:46,290 --> 00:44:48,690 ♫ Flowers start out blossoming in splendor, but are easily destroyed ♫ 562 00:44:48,690 --> 00:44:51,370 ♫ Who is that plucking on qin (zither) strings? ♫ 563 00:44:51,370 --> 00:44:54,100 ♫ When love becomes deep, people are prone to separate. ♫ 564 00:44:54,100 --> 00:44:56,570 ♫ Alone, I sing the sad song of parting. ♫ 565 00:44:56,570 --> 00:44:59,180 ♫ Twilight is tardy, spring is late. ♫ 566 00:44:59,180 --> 00:45:01,820 ♫ With graceful reasoning, like it had been empty dream, with sighs. ♫ 567 00:45:01,820 --> 00:45:06,870 ♫ Let it flow away with the river of time. ♫ 568 00:45:08,880 --> 00:45:13,530 ♫ Vast years apart, with no clear date of return or hope, ♫ 569 00:45:13,530 --> 00:45:19,280 ♫ Regretfully not admitting the care held deep within my heart. ♫ 570 00:45:19,280 --> 00:45:23,890 ♫ Moonlight flows like water, washing away the pretentiousness of the past affairs. ♫ 571 00:45:23,890 --> 00:45:29,510 ♫ Sincerity now is the only thing left to depend upon. ♫ 572 00:45:29,510 --> 00:45:34,390 ♫ In the endless night, I cannot put down the gray hairs to pursue youth. ♫ 573 00:45:34,390 --> 00:45:39,860 ♫ Nor dare to look at you quietly from afar. ♫ 574 00:45:39,860 --> 00:45:44,640 ♫ If we can have another lifetime together, may we both be commoners. ♫ 575 00:45:44,640 --> 00:45:50,470 ♫ Reunited, and again pledging faithfully to stand by each other. ♫ 51871