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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,010 --> 00:00:10,020 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 --> 00:00:29,160 ♫ Memories of my past, my companions in youth. ♫ 4 00:00:29,160 --> 00:00:35,010 ♫ Over boundless years, old affairs have become difficult to recall. ♫ 5 00:00:35,010 --> 00:00:40,700 ♫ I’ve used a lifetime of truth to put up a pretense. ♫ 6 00:00:43,620 --> 00:00:49,350 ♫ Parting without opening these cupped hands full of tears. ♫ 7 00:00:49,350 --> 00:00:55,060 ♫ Clears my vision and permits me to resist ♫ 8 00:00:55,060 --> 00:01:00,610 ♫ Perhaps when targeted by love it is not wise to separate ♫ 9 00:01:00,610 --> 00:01:06,610 ♫ The morning wind can not dispel the aftermath. ♫ 10 00:01:09,250 --> 00:01:14,880 ♫ Whose hidden tears made the blooming flowers blush, ♫ 11 00:01:14,880 --> 00:01:20,850 ♫ And in the desolate and dreary torrential storms to painfully droop low, ♫ 12 00:01:20,850 --> 00:01:25,080 ♫ Unwilling to blossom again alone? ♫ 13 00:01:25,080 --> 00:01:27,760 ♫ The coming day belongs to the young. ♫ 14 00:01:27,760 --> 00:01:32,070 ♫ As the glimmer of dawn becomes again the setting sun. ♫ 15 00:01:32,070 --> 00:01:37,800 ♫ Who is this person who does not sleep soundly in the middle of the night? ♫ 16 00:01:37,800 --> 00:01:43,670 ♫Sitting and watching the autumn wind puff out and penetrate the palace curtains. ♫ 17 00:01:43,670 --> 00:01:49,320 ♫One strand held in remembrance, shackling sentiment and concern. ♫ 18 00:01:49,320 --> 00:02:00,660 ♫ Always submerged in the fragrant incense of fleeting time ♫ 19 00:02:00,660 --> 00:02:04,080 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 20 00:02:04,080 --> 00:02:06,580 Episode 40 21 00:02:15,810 --> 00:02:17,460 Your Majesty. 22 00:02:17,460 --> 00:02:20,530 Sulian's death, is there any clues? 23 00:02:20,530 --> 00:02:22,110 Yes. 24 00:02:28,770 --> 00:02:33,470 This bead flower, it was two years ago, on the 7th, 25 00:02:33,470 --> 00:02:36,540 I gifted them to a few consorts. 26 00:02:36,540 --> 00:02:41,450 Everyone used a different flower. This one's Consort Chun's. 27 00:02:42,260 --> 00:02:44,240 Your Majesty is wise. 28 00:02:44,880 --> 00:02:46,430 Where did you find it? 29 00:02:46,430 --> 00:02:48,820 It was discovered in Sulian's hand. 30 00:02:48,820 --> 00:02:53,630 Sulian held this dying so it must be important. 31 00:02:58,130 --> 00:03:00,700 You did very well. 32 00:03:00,700 --> 00:03:04,050 You also know this is Noble Consort Chun's flower. 33 00:03:04,050 --> 00:03:08,370 Yes. 34 00:03:08,370 --> 00:03:12,120 Just a bead flower doesn't count much. 35 00:03:12,120 --> 00:03:17,390 Yes. A bead flower doesn't count indeed. 36 00:03:20,110 --> 00:03:22,450 Where is Noble Consort Chun right now? 37 00:03:22,450 --> 00:03:25,560 I just came from Empress's Blue Tit Ship. 38 00:03:25,560 --> 00:03:30,460 I saw Noble Consort Chun and Consort Jia busy with funeral arrangements. 39 00:03:31,220 --> 00:03:32,790 - Consort Jia is there too? - Yes. 40 00:03:32,790 --> 00:03:37,470 Consort Jia can't help with much. Everything's by Noble Consort Chun's order. 41 00:03:39,730 --> 00:03:42,680 That Noble Consort Chun is a fierce one. 42 00:03:42,680 --> 00:03:45,790 On the one hand she's working hard to carry out Empress's funeral. 43 00:03:45,790 --> 00:03:51,190 Even the pregnant Consort Jia is obeying her. She's something else. 44 00:03:52,330 --> 00:03:58,400 Your Majesty, the autopsy examiner said Sulian's death, it's either she slipped and bumped herself. 45 00:03:58,400 --> 00:04:02,760 Or it's possible that someone grabbed her head and banged it on the rock pillar. 46 00:04:02,760 --> 00:04:08,960 It's just that where Sulian died is a remote place that no one usually goes. 47 00:04:08,960 --> 00:04:10,970 It can't be investigated, right? 48 00:04:10,970 --> 00:04:12,920 I am useless. 49 00:04:12,920 --> 00:04:15,990 Forget it. You can go. 50 00:04:15,990 --> 00:04:17,560 Yes. 51 00:04:29,250 --> 00:04:36,080 Empress. Sulian died strangely. Noble Consort Chun leaped out. 52 00:04:36,080 --> 00:04:40,710 Is there something else I don't know in here? 53 00:04:41,680 --> 00:04:47,530 If there are some things I mis-blamed you, don't blame me. 54 00:05:28,630 --> 00:05:33,500 Empress Xiaoxian's Memorial Tablet 55 00:05:45,750 --> 00:05:52,900 Empress was virtuous. Only the words filial and virtuous can describe her. She will be titled Empress Xiao (filial) xian (virtuous). 56 00:05:52,900 --> 00:05:57,110 All people in this nation shall join the mourning of their national mother. 57 00:05:57,110 --> 00:06:01,780 Yes, we follow your royal command. 58 00:06:01,780 --> 00:06:07,960 Empress Xiaoxian's funeral is so grand, already passing all previous ones in Great Qing. 59 00:06:08,740 --> 00:06:13,150 Empress Xiaoxian is His Majesty's legitimate wife and she bore two royal princes. 60 00:06:13,150 --> 00:06:17,640 Though they were distanced later on, they shared a special bond. 61 00:06:18,500 --> 00:06:23,840 The person is gone and the tea is chilled. This grandness is meaningless. 62 00:06:23,840 --> 00:06:28,170 She is gone now, so naturally we will think of her assets. 63 00:06:32,810 --> 00:06:35,010 6th Prince, please slow down. 64 00:06:35,850 --> 00:06:37,380 Yongrong, don't run around. 65 00:06:37,380 --> 00:06:40,360 It's alright. Let him climb. He's a kid. 66 00:06:40,360 --> 00:06:42,220 He's grown so fast. 67 00:06:42,220 --> 00:06:44,620 Do you want to eat this? [ 6th Prince: Yongrong ] 68 00:06:44,620 --> 00:06:46,740 You grab it yourself and eat it. 69 00:06:47,490 --> 00:06:49,540 Yongrong, thank Royal Grandmother. 70 00:06:49,540 --> 00:06:51,620 Yongrong thanks Royal Grandmother. 71 00:06:51,620 --> 00:06:53,580 So good. 72 00:06:58,660 --> 00:07:04,260 Empress Xiaoxian's funeral, though there are previous cases to compare to, 73 00:07:04,260 --> 00:07:09,850 His Majesty is treating it so formidably so you all need to too. 74 00:07:09,850 --> 00:07:12,160 Your Highness is right. 75 00:07:12,160 --> 00:07:16,140 Consort Jia is pregnant. Each palace has consorts that are getting older in age. 76 00:07:16,140 --> 00:07:20,290 A pregnant concubine needs careful care. 77 00:07:20,290 --> 00:07:26,060 The palace servants are managed by various palaces and they are easily arranged. 78 00:07:26,060 --> 00:07:30,660 Just that right now, there are many matters that need to be tended and everyone needs hands. 79 00:07:30,660 --> 00:07:34,260 I'm getting exhausted too. 80 00:07:35,210 --> 00:07:40,300 No matter how exhausting, we've still got interior bureau and rites bureau. 81 00:07:41,090 --> 00:07:44,540 Yonghuang is also helping you with the arrangements, no? 82 00:07:45,990 --> 00:07:52,960 Yonghuang, though he's an adult, he's not experienced these matters so he's an awkward hand. 83 00:07:52,960 --> 00:07:57,230 But my Yongzhang is actually very stable. 84 00:07:59,120 --> 00:08:02,280 Yongzhang is so helpful now? 85 00:08:02,280 --> 00:08:08,360 Yes. The legitimate mother passed away and no matter how childish before, it's time to be mature. 86 00:08:08,360 --> 00:08:15,180 Great then. We can let Yonghuang and Yongzhang share the burdens, as examples. 87 00:08:18,530 --> 00:08:22,730 Yes, I thank Empress Dowager. 88 00:08:22,730 --> 00:08:28,160 You've got daughter and son both. All the concubines can't compare to you. 89 00:08:28,760 --> 00:08:35,740 I heard Empress Xiaoxian even recommended you as the successor before her death. 90 00:08:35,740 --> 00:08:39,300 I imagine it's a rumor. 91 00:08:39,300 --> 00:08:42,910 How am I suitable to be the empress successor? 92 00:08:42,910 --> 00:08:46,560 It's nothing. You can sit and talk. 93 00:08:46,560 --> 00:08:48,340 Yes. 94 00:08:50,810 --> 00:08:56,160 The empress seat is vacant now and it seems someone just can't hide their intention anymore. 95 00:08:57,660 --> 00:09:01,820 Noble Consort Chun has been leading the consorts busying with memorial bows. 96 00:09:01,820 --> 00:09:04,480 Working especially hard on flattering and gathering support. 97 00:09:04,480 --> 00:09:09,260 Consort Jia and them are trying to chum up to Noble Consort Jia too. 98 00:09:09,260 --> 00:09:14,290 It seems Noble Consort Chun also has sight on the empress seat. 99 00:09:14,290 --> 00:09:18,570 Nowadays in the palace, it's only she and I that are noble consorts and she's got son and daughter both. 100 00:09:18,570 --> 00:09:24,400 And she has the recommendation of Empress Xiaoxian before her death, so it's not an overreach that she does. 101 00:09:26,370 --> 00:09:32,520 Noble Consort Chun only has two sons and a foster son as what she relies on. 102 00:09:32,520 --> 00:09:34,520 But don't you forget. 103 00:09:34,520 --> 00:09:38,400 You were born into an empress clan and you have His Majesty's love. 104 00:09:38,400 --> 00:09:42,480 If there's a step empress, that should be you. 105 00:09:44,230 --> 00:09:48,060 What I always wanted was love, not a title. 106 00:09:48,060 --> 00:09:52,700 Having both love and title is what you call perfect duo. 107 00:09:52,700 --> 00:09:58,150 His Majesty had already put the ruyi stick in your hand at the time he was choosing his main wife. 108 00:09:58,150 --> 00:10:03,330 If it hadn't been the late emperor's obstruction, you'd be empress already now. 109 00:10:04,470 --> 00:10:07,910 At the time my aunt wanted me to become empress. 110 00:10:07,910 --> 00:10:11,810 But becoming empress isn't something you can compete for. 111 00:10:11,810 --> 00:10:14,600 It's all up to His Majesty's will. 112 00:10:15,900 --> 00:10:22,500 His Majesty is in lamentable mind now, without the leisure to worry about this so let us now add chaos to him. 113 00:10:26,120 --> 00:10:32,110 Crown Prince says his father is very ill and may not last till summer. 114 00:10:32,110 --> 00:10:36,100 That means Crown Prince should be able to succeed the kingship. 115 00:10:36,100 --> 00:10:41,590 Yes. Crown Prince assisted Old Prince for so many years, so it's only natural that he becomes the next master. 116 00:10:41,590 --> 00:10:45,660 It's you though. Empress Xiaoxian is dead and empress seat is vacant. 117 00:10:45,660 --> 00:10:48,810 It's time for you to calculate the next step forward. 118 00:10:49,990 --> 00:10:53,590 I only wanted to compete for the favored consort position before, to honor Crown Prince. 119 00:10:53,590 --> 00:10:58,490 But now, I can't retreat. I must go forward only. 120 00:10:59,440 --> 00:11:05,110 Your foe now is only Noble Consort Chun and Noble Consort Xian. 121 00:11:07,910 --> 00:11:14,110 Noble Consort Xian is childless and she's the clanswoman of Jingren Palace. She's not worthwhile. 122 00:11:14,980 --> 00:11:17,960 But Noble Consort Chun has three sons now. 123 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:25,440 But I want that to be her fatal weakness. 124 00:11:37,950 --> 00:11:41,670 Greetings, First Prince. I'll go inform Mistress. 125 00:11:46,260 --> 00:11:49,040 Mistress, First Prince is here to greet you. 126 00:11:49,040 --> 00:11:50,320 Quickly let him in. 127 00:11:50,320 --> 00:11:52,200 Yes. 128 00:11:52,200 --> 00:11:55,380 Suoxin, go get some favorite snacks of First Prince. 129 00:11:55,380 --> 00:11:57,010 Yes. 130 00:11:59,630 --> 00:12:02,680 Greetings, Mother. Greetings Mother Yu. 131 00:12:02,680 --> 00:12:05,440 Quickly get up. No need to be so formal. 132 00:12:05,440 --> 00:12:06,700 Thank you, Mother. 133 00:12:06,700 --> 00:12:08,250 Sit. 134 00:12:09,210 --> 00:12:14,510 Every time you come to Yikun Palace, you still call Noble Consort Xian as mother. 135 00:12:16,130 --> 00:12:20,640 Even though I'm being raised by Mother Chun, even if I have no choice but to call you Mother Xian while outside, 136 00:12:20,640 --> 00:12:24,970 but when inside, my heart is still like it was before. 137 00:12:24,970 --> 00:12:29,130 My doting for you is also the same as before. 138 00:12:29,130 --> 00:12:34,120 These past days, you've led the different princes to undergo the funeral ceremony. You must be exhausted. 139 00:12:34,120 --> 00:12:37,610 I'm the eldest. I have to take part on everything. 140 00:12:37,610 --> 00:12:40,490 The more I should follow the principles of filial piety and not make any lapses. 141 00:12:40,490 --> 00:12:44,510 Good thing you have such thoughts. You are the Eldest Prince. 142 00:12:44,510 --> 00:12:47,470 It's natural that you'll bear more burden than others. 143 00:12:47,470 --> 00:12:51,210 But you must remember to still be careful in your words and actions. 144 00:12:51,210 --> 00:12:53,140 I will remember. 145 00:12:54,500 --> 00:12:57,870 Today is your mother, Imperial Consort Zhe Mian's birthday. 146 00:12:57,870 --> 00:13:01,740 I've already sent offering to Anhua Temple. 147 00:13:01,740 --> 00:13:04,170 Thank you mother for remembering. 148 00:13:04,990 --> 00:13:09,170 Mother Chun doesn't remember my mother's birthday. 149 00:13:11,740 --> 00:13:14,850 The Empress just died. There are so many things to take care of. 150 00:13:14,850 --> 00:13:18,730 It's understandable for Noble Consort Chun to neglect some things. 151 00:13:18,730 --> 00:13:20,750 Eat some snacks first. 152 00:13:20,750 --> 00:13:25,420 Mother Yu, there are still a lot of things to handle outside. I dare not stay long. 153 00:13:25,420 --> 00:13:29,700 Quickly go. You are needed in the funeral. Just be careful. 154 00:13:29,700 --> 00:13:33,410 As the eldest, I surely will do my best. 155 00:13:35,280 --> 00:13:37,080 I'll take my leave. 156 00:13:44,240 --> 00:13:49,860 Since time immemorial, the choice for the Crown Prince has always prioritized the legitimate line and the eldest, before the talented and virtuous. 157 00:13:49,860 --> 00:13:53,500 First Prince is the only adult among the princes. 158 00:13:53,500 --> 00:14:00,210 Recently, he even gave His Majesty his first grandchild. Making His Majesty a grandfather now. He has all favorable characteristics. 159 00:14:00,210 --> 00:14:05,190 Having favorable traits means there are unfavorable ones too. Hope Yonghuang can understand that. 160 00:14:06,470 --> 00:14:10,390 [Changchun Palace] 161 00:14:10,390 --> 00:14:13,930 [ Moon surround the nine clouds and crowd of stars ] 162 00:14:21,660 --> 00:14:26,470 I heard that Yonghuang visited you again earlier. 163 00:14:27,650 --> 00:14:32,450 You weren't in Yongcui Palace, so Yonghuang sat a while in my palace and then left. 164 00:14:33,820 --> 00:14:36,950 Noble Consort Xian did raise Yonghuang before. 165 00:14:36,950 --> 00:14:40,930 It can't be helped for him to always think of you. 166 00:14:42,440 --> 00:14:46,970 I also have raised Yonghuang so many years. Cared for him with great solicitude. 167 00:14:46,970 --> 00:14:50,620 In the end, I still am inferior to you. 168 00:14:53,020 --> 00:14:56,220 Noble Consort Chun, you're overthinking. 169 00:14:56,220 --> 00:15:02,160 I only raised Yonghuang for a short time and he didn't forget me. Moreover, you doted on him a lot. 170 00:15:02,160 --> 00:15:07,640 Yonghuang is a filial child. He surely will remember to show gratitude for your love and care. 171 00:15:08,760 --> 00:15:14,330 In Yonghuang's heart, your love and care isn't that shallow too. 172 00:15:14,330 --> 00:15:18,380 You don't have your own child. 173 00:15:18,380 --> 00:15:22,710 It's just right for Yonghuang to be more filial to you. 174 00:15:30,610 --> 00:15:34,400 The offering of wine ceremony has ended. Everyone, please rest for a while. 175 00:15:34,400 --> 00:15:40,480 I asked the Imperial Kitchen to cook some Eight Treasures Sweet Soup. You all can have some. 176 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:54,070 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 177 00:15:58,100 --> 00:16:03,340 [Changchun Palace] 178 00:16:11,000 --> 00:16:13,320 My knees are so painful. 179 00:16:13,320 --> 00:16:15,380 Let's quickly go and return, 180 00:16:15,380 --> 00:16:20,500 so as not to induce any criticism that we're being disrespectful to Empress Xiaoxian. 181 00:16:21,690 --> 00:16:23,670 Sister, walk slowly. 182 00:16:25,930 --> 00:16:32,930 Since Empress Xiaoxian died, His Majesty has changed to a different person. He has become so moody. 183 00:16:32,930 --> 00:16:38,430 A few days ago, he scolded the court ministers as being disrespectful during the funeral rites. 184 00:16:38,430 --> 00:16:41,110 He immediately had them dragged out to be flogged. 185 00:16:41,110 --> 00:16:44,500 When she was still alive, he didn't show her a lot of doting. 186 00:16:44,500 --> 00:16:49,320 But now, it's as if they used to be a married couple that's deeply in love. 187 00:16:49,320 --> 00:16:51,800 If Empress Xiaoxian can know all about these in the afterlife, 188 00:16:51,800 --> 00:16:56,760 don't know if she'll feel bad for not dying earlier, so that she is able to enjoy this much graces. 189 00:16:56,760 --> 00:17:01,120 Hai Lan, you're getting more willful in the manner you talk. 190 00:17:01,120 --> 00:17:06,010 Noble Consort Chun used to be quite a coward, but didn't she dare to disrespect you? 191 00:17:06,010 --> 00:17:10,620 The intentions of Noble Consort is now getting more obvious and hard to conceal. 192 00:17:10,620 --> 00:17:14,160 Is Sister just going to follow her every command? 193 00:17:15,400 --> 00:17:17,680 Let's not talk about this first. 194 00:17:21,670 --> 00:17:27,440 I've prepared you some ginseng soup. Drink some to lift your spirit. 195 00:17:27,440 --> 00:17:33,290 I've also prepared you some hot water. I saw you kneeling all day. Try to massage your legs with it. 196 00:17:33,290 --> 00:17:38,290 Why do these nuisances? I must hurry and guard in front of Royal Mother's memorial tablet. 197 00:17:38,290 --> 00:17:42,120 Royal Mother has died. I'm the eldest among my siblings. 198 00:17:42,120 --> 00:17:46,090 If I'm not there, how will that look? 199 00:17:48,010 --> 00:17:52,580 In this life, you've been restricted by the word 'eldest'. You're not an iron— 200 00:17:52,580 --> 00:17:54,710 Lighter. 201 00:17:54,710 --> 00:17:58,270 You're not made of iron. What's wrong with resting? 202 00:17:58,270 --> 00:18:01,480 When you're free, you even go visit Her Highness Xian. 203 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:05,110 You should try to consider the pride of Her Highness Chun too. 204 00:18:06,520 --> 00:18:11,050 Mother Chun has her own son. Even in choosing a bride for me, 205 00:18:11,050 --> 00:18:15,250 she only chose a lower class family of the Ilari Hala Banner. 206 00:18:16,480 --> 00:18:18,950 Her Highness Chun was thinking of increasing the connection to our banner. 207 00:18:18,950 --> 00:18:21,020 That's good too. 208 00:18:21,020 --> 00:18:25,010 But in the end, it's the top family surname that's more important. 209 00:18:25,010 --> 00:18:27,960 You should stop fawning on Mother Chun. 210 00:18:27,960 --> 00:18:34,660 You treat her as your distant aunt. But in her heart, she only has her son. She isn't sincere in her kindness to you. 211 00:18:34,660 --> 00:18:37,180 I will remember your words. 212 00:18:37,180 --> 00:18:41,390 I won't dare to frequently accompany Her Highness Chun again. 213 00:18:41,390 --> 00:18:44,930 A person should rely on himself. 214 00:18:44,930 --> 00:18:51,500 Now that Royal Mother has died, the Empress position will either fall unto Mother Chun or Mother. 215 00:18:51,500 --> 00:18:56,660 If Mother Chun becomes the Empress, her son then becomes the legitimate son. You think I still have a chance? 216 00:18:56,660 --> 00:18:58,020 It's First Prince and his wife. 217 00:18:58,020 --> 00:19:03,030 Mother has no children. If I keep mentioning her past affection of raising me, 218 00:19:03,030 --> 00:19:06,630 you think I can't compete with that child Yongqi? 219 00:19:06,630 --> 00:19:12,360 Even if Mother doesn't become the Empress, as long as she frequently mentions to Royal Father that I'm the eldest, 220 00:19:12,360 --> 00:19:16,390 it will improve my chances of getting the Crown Prince position. 221 00:19:16,390 --> 00:19:21,150 It is indeed Her Highness Xian who loves you more. 222 00:19:21,830 --> 00:19:27,760 Who knows? What familial relation? What filial piety? All are fake. 223 00:19:27,760 --> 00:19:32,620 Only by becoming the Crown Prince, when I have real power in my hand, that's what real. 224 00:19:42,160 --> 00:19:47,000 Oh, right. I'll be going to Anhua Hall to light some incense later at dusk. I'll be going home late. 225 00:19:47,000 --> 00:19:52,370 Yes. Today is mother's birthday. Let me go with you later. 226 00:19:52,370 --> 00:19:58,450 If we both go, it will be too obvious. People might say that I'm being disrespectful to the Empress. I'll just go alone. 227 00:19:58,450 --> 00:20:00,030 Yes. 228 00:20:00,980 --> 00:20:05,030 Yonghuang is a child that I've doted on. 229 00:20:06,790 --> 00:20:08,420 How could he... 230 00:20:08,420 --> 00:20:12,670 I instead feel that a First Prince like that is acting more like a true prince. 231 00:20:18,020 --> 00:20:21,460 Maybe one day, Yongqi will also become like that. 232 00:20:21,460 --> 00:20:28,290 But in this palace, all benevolent mother and filial son, friendship and respect between brothers, are all just jokes. 233 00:20:28,290 --> 00:20:33,420 It's just some undeserved compliment written on your merits when you die. 234 00:20:35,300 --> 00:20:40,270 Hai Lan, your words are so depressing. 235 00:20:41,690 --> 00:20:46,290 It is indeed, but was I wrong? 236 00:20:47,120 --> 00:20:51,870 In the past, during Emperor Shengzu's reign, how was the situation when his nine sons competed for the crown prince throne? 237 00:20:51,870 --> 00:20:57,200 How did the former Emperor treated his brothers? All those people weren't able to escape. 238 00:20:57,200 --> 00:21:02,600 Now, Yonghuang is like this. Isn't Noble Consort Chun too? 239 00:21:05,140 --> 00:21:09,160 Sister, I know that you don't have plans to get the Empress position, 240 00:21:09,160 --> 00:21:14,390 but Noble Consort Chun is determined to have it. Aren't you going to think of a way? 241 00:21:18,010 --> 00:21:23,000 Let's look at what else Noble Consort Chun 242 00:21:23,000 --> 00:21:24,760 will do first. 243 00:21:25,510 --> 00:21:28,000 You mustn't delay this matter, Sister. 244 00:21:32,170 --> 00:21:34,050 Sister! 245 00:21:41,610 --> 00:21:45,370 Noble Consort Chun, you must be tired. Let me massage your legs. 246 00:21:45,370 --> 00:21:50,270 Such kinds of things can be done by the servants. Noble Lady Ling, you don't need to do this. 247 00:21:50,270 --> 00:21:52,330 It's an effortless task. 248 00:21:52,330 --> 00:21:58,700 Sister, no need to worry. Noble Lady Ling used to be my maidservant. She is used to doing such things. 249 00:21:59,690 --> 00:22:03,550 Oh, right, Sister, why is Third Prince not here? 250 00:22:03,550 --> 00:22:08,200 Yongzhang said that some younger princes have developed mouth sores from severe exhaustion. 251 00:22:08,200 --> 00:22:12,420 Hence, he personally went to the Bureau of Imperial Physicians to get some honeysuckle and make some drinks for everyone. 252 00:22:12,420 --> 00:22:15,220 He probably should be back. 253 00:22:15,220 --> 00:22:19,370 It's still Third Prince who deeply understands the essence of filial piety. 254 00:22:20,230 --> 00:22:24,860 - Look at them so openly fawning at her one by one. - Drink more. 255 00:22:24,860 --> 00:22:27,590 Sister, you have worked hard today. 256 00:22:27,590 --> 00:22:30,800 No such thing. Everyone has worked hard. 257 00:22:31,600 --> 00:22:32,910 Go get Yongqi here. 258 00:22:32,910 --> 00:22:34,420 Yes. 259 00:22:35,680 --> 00:22:39,320 Mistress, it's time to take conception medicine. 260 00:22:41,090 --> 00:22:44,040 You're still eating conception medicine? 261 00:22:44,040 --> 00:22:48,060 In the past I'd be given it each time I tended to bed. 262 00:22:48,060 --> 00:22:52,240 But now, I suppose I'm eager to get pregnant. 263 00:22:52,240 --> 00:22:54,470 I'm drinking it more diligently. 264 00:22:55,920 --> 00:22:59,210 Medicines are 30 percent poison. If you can skip, skip it. 265 00:22:59,210 --> 00:23:02,050 Imperial Noble Consort Huixian was eager to have baby too. 266 00:23:02,050 --> 00:23:06,320 She drank so much conception medicine and it was still useless. 267 00:23:07,680 --> 00:23:10,490 I know this medicine may not be effective. 268 00:23:10,490 --> 00:23:14,680 But His Majesty treats me well and I know that. 269 00:23:14,680 --> 00:23:16,850 I'll go first. 270 00:23:22,190 --> 00:23:26,400 Sister. I heard Yongqi cough a couple of times. 271 00:23:26,400 --> 00:23:29,170 I'll take him to Royal Physician's Court to have them look at him. 272 00:23:29,170 --> 00:23:33,220 Go fast and come fast. Don't get chilled on the way. 273 00:23:33,220 --> 00:23:36,120 Mother Xian, your son takes his leave. 274 00:23:38,750 --> 00:23:40,090 Let's go. 275 00:23:41,440 --> 00:23:44,400 Good thing we've got you managing the great affairs today. 276 00:23:44,400 --> 00:23:47,070 So everything could be so properly done. 277 00:23:47,070 --> 00:23:51,590 No, it was all due to you sisters doing well. 278 00:23:59,560 --> 00:24:03,180 Yongqi, be close to me so you don't get wet. 279 00:24:07,410 --> 00:24:09,930 Come, Yongqi, this way. 280 00:24:09,930 --> 00:24:12,200 I have something to tell you. 281 00:24:13,540 --> 00:24:18,990 Yongqi, tomorrow is your royal mother's transfer to Mount Jing's Guande Temple. 282 00:24:18,990 --> 00:24:22,060 It's a big day that day. You must remember this. 283 00:24:22,060 --> 00:24:25,020 You mustn't cry, got that? 284 00:24:25,020 --> 00:24:28,900 But Mother Xian says everyone should cry sorrowfully. 285 00:24:28,900 --> 00:24:31,450 Or Royal Father will be angry. 286 00:24:31,450 --> 00:24:34,360 That's for usual days but not for that day. 287 00:24:34,360 --> 00:24:37,740 All the princes and princesses will cry very sadly that day. 288 00:24:37,740 --> 00:24:39,720 But if you can be resolute, 289 00:24:39,720 --> 00:24:42,330 your royal father will see you in a different light. 290 00:24:42,330 --> 00:24:44,690 Because you will be among the crying people. 291 00:24:44,690 --> 00:24:47,160 Yet the only one who isn't crying. 292 00:24:47,160 --> 00:24:49,000 Why? 293 00:24:49,000 --> 00:24:53,050 Because your royal father not only lost an empress, 294 00:24:53,050 --> 00:24:55,680 the 7th prince, the legitimate heir as well. 295 00:24:55,680 --> 00:24:59,410 So what he needs now isn't a multitude of filial sons. 296 00:24:59,410 --> 00:25:02,010 He needs someone who is not affected by sadness or joy. 297 00:25:02,010 --> 00:25:05,400 Someone who can be the crown prince when chance comes. 298 00:25:05,400 --> 00:25:07,330 I understand. 299 00:25:10,150 --> 00:25:12,070 Greetings, Mother Yu. 300 00:25:12,070 --> 00:25:14,340 - Third Brother. - Fifth Brother. 301 00:25:14,340 --> 00:25:17,370 Third Prince, how are you here? 302 00:25:17,370 --> 00:25:20,410 Yongzhang saw that many of my brothers were showing mouth sores from the fatigue. 303 00:25:20,410 --> 00:25:23,980 So I went to get honeysuckle flowers from the royal medicine office to boil water for my brothers to drink. 304 00:25:23,980 --> 00:25:25,640 Third Prince is thoughtful. 305 00:25:25,640 --> 00:25:28,670 You over-praise me. Then I take my leave first. 306 00:25:28,670 --> 00:25:30,130 Go now. 307 00:25:38,510 --> 00:25:41,070 Come, Yongqi, let's go. 308 00:25:49,110 --> 00:25:51,120 You must be exhausted. 309 00:25:51,120 --> 00:25:53,100 Of course I am. 310 00:25:53,100 --> 00:25:56,160 So busy all day. 311 00:25:56,160 --> 00:25:58,910 My back. My legs. 312 00:25:58,910 --> 00:26:01,190 - Everywhere hurts. - Slower. 313 00:26:01,190 --> 00:26:05,440 This is all from when I birthed Yongzhang. Leftover illness. 314 00:26:06,240 --> 00:26:09,070 I will massage well for you soon. 315 00:26:09,070 --> 00:26:11,400 I finally know, 316 00:26:11,400 --> 00:26:15,060 managing the six palaces isn't an easy task after all. 317 00:26:15,060 --> 00:26:18,440 Everything needs to be in detail and all need worries. 318 00:26:18,440 --> 00:26:22,130 I can't offend anyone either. If in the future -- 319 00:26:22,130 --> 00:26:23,500 Greetings to mother. 320 00:26:23,500 --> 00:26:26,740 Yongzhang is back. Hurry up. 321 00:26:26,740 --> 00:26:29,130 Mother, I have something to say to you. 322 00:26:29,130 --> 00:26:31,170 Go ahead. 323 00:26:31,170 --> 00:26:33,120 Kexin, you may leave. 324 00:26:33,120 --> 00:26:34,680 Yes. 325 00:26:40,260 --> 00:26:42,510 Say it. What is it? 326 00:26:44,780 --> 00:26:47,500 Greetings to Mistres Yu and Fifth Prince. 327 00:26:48,260 --> 00:26:51,380 Mistress Yu, how are you here with Fifth Prince? 328 00:26:54,050 --> 00:26:56,790 I heard Yongqi coughing a bit earlier. 329 00:26:56,790 --> 00:26:59,630 I was going to take him to see the royal physicians. 330 00:26:59,630 --> 00:27:01,920 But Yongqi misses His Majesty. 331 00:27:01,920 --> 00:27:05,010 Saying he wants to greet him first before we go. 332 00:27:05,010 --> 00:27:07,870 Fifth Prince is so devoted. 333 00:27:07,870 --> 00:27:12,720 But His Majesty isn't seeing anyone much now. I fear -- 334 00:27:12,720 --> 00:27:14,710 Empress Xiaoxian passed away first. 335 00:27:14,710 --> 00:27:17,760 Everyone in the palace is filled with grief. 336 00:27:17,760 --> 00:27:20,370 His Majesty should be weary of his royal health. 337 00:27:22,980 --> 00:27:27,540 Yongqi, your royal father is busy so we shouldn't bother him. 338 00:27:27,540 --> 00:27:31,330 Let's do this. You go up the hall and make a bow. 339 00:27:31,330 --> 00:27:33,800 And leave the ginseng soup we brought and that'll do. 340 00:27:33,800 --> 00:27:35,020 Yes. 341 00:27:35,020 --> 00:27:36,500 Go now. 342 00:27:38,600 --> 00:27:41,070 I bow to Royal Father. 343 00:27:41,070 --> 00:27:45,240 Royal Mother passed away first and I am as sad as you. 344 00:27:45,240 --> 00:27:48,020 But may you think of your royal health. 345 00:27:48,020 --> 00:27:51,570 Don't let Royal Mother be worried in after life. 346 00:27:51,570 --> 00:27:55,080 May Royal Father drink some ginseng soup I made to restore some energy. 347 00:27:55,080 --> 00:27:57,230 I take my leave. 348 00:28:06,890 --> 00:28:09,900 Yongqi. Come. 349 00:28:09,900 --> 00:28:11,690 Royal Father. 350 00:28:14,060 --> 00:28:16,330 Concubine Yu, you come inside as well. 351 00:28:16,330 --> 00:28:17,900 Yes. 352 00:28:22,680 --> 00:28:26,200 I thought Mistress Yu was a docile one. 353 00:28:26,200 --> 00:28:28,530 But she's got her motive too now. 354 00:28:28,530 --> 00:28:31,950 Then you mean? 355 00:28:35,420 --> 00:28:37,500 Fifth Prince may not cry. 356 00:28:37,500 --> 00:28:40,580 But I can still make him cry. 357 00:28:40,580 --> 00:28:45,640 But you should learn from Concubine Yu's teaching and be calm and controlled. 358 00:28:45,640 --> 00:28:48,110 I thank you for your teaching. 359 00:28:49,520 --> 00:28:52,550 Who would my heart ache for if not for you? 360 00:28:52,550 --> 00:28:54,790 Yonghuang is just my foster son. 361 00:28:54,790 --> 00:28:59,220 Besides him, you're the eldest among the princes. 362 00:28:59,220 --> 00:29:01,870 If you can earn Royal Father's love, 363 00:29:01,870 --> 00:29:04,590 you can be crown prince and that'll be great. 364 00:29:04,590 --> 00:29:10,160 Plus we still have the recommendation of Empress Xiaoxian before her death. 365 00:29:10,160 --> 00:29:13,620 Before Royal Mother passed away, she thought of you. 366 00:29:14,770 --> 00:29:17,630 That's because she owes us that. 367 00:29:17,630 --> 00:29:21,380 That year, if it weren't for her sending you to Xiefang Hall so early on, 368 00:29:21,380 --> 00:29:23,590 the two of us wouldn't be apart. 369 00:29:23,590 --> 00:29:27,330 If it weren't for her letting those maids spoil you on purpose, 370 00:29:27,330 --> 00:29:30,560 your royal father would've had no reason not to love you. 371 00:29:30,560 --> 00:29:35,270 Now she's gone and it's time to give it back to us. 372 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:39,650 Your wish is my wish. 373 00:29:42,660 --> 00:29:46,580 Are you writing these words for Empress Xiaoxian? 374 00:29:47,540 --> 00:29:50,650 It's ode to tragedy for Empress Xiaoxian. 375 00:29:50,650 --> 00:29:52,740 Expression of my sorrow. 376 00:29:52,740 --> 00:29:55,920 Royal Father's so good to Royal Mother. 377 00:29:57,110 --> 00:30:02,270 Your royal mother, when she was alive, I wasn't better to her. 378 00:30:02,270 --> 00:30:04,530 I feel sad over it. 379 00:30:04,530 --> 00:30:06,610 I know you are sad. 380 00:30:06,610 --> 00:30:10,080 So I boiled ginseng soup for you. 381 00:30:12,030 --> 00:30:15,380 This ginseng soup was made for me? 382 00:30:15,380 --> 00:30:18,350 Tell me, what's in there? 383 00:30:18,350 --> 00:30:20,830 This ginseng soup is called four-ginseng soup. 384 00:30:20,830 --> 00:30:26,750 There's purple powdered ginseng, southern sand ginseng, northern sand ginseng and black ginseng. 385 00:30:26,750 --> 00:30:30,370 It's bitter and sweet both and thick and thin both to the mouth and restores good energy. 386 00:30:30,370 --> 00:30:32,690 Bitter and sweet, and thick and thin? 387 00:30:32,690 --> 00:30:34,560 You drank it for me before? 388 00:30:34,560 --> 00:30:39,930 Yes. In the 24 filial exemplars, it says one must taste the medicine before dedicating it to one's parents. 389 00:30:39,930 --> 00:30:45,380 So I tried it in case it was too bitter and you wouldn't want to drink it. 390 00:30:45,990 --> 00:30:47,080 Great child. 391 00:30:47,080 --> 00:30:50,530 Your Majesty, try it. 392 00:30:58,220 --> 00:31:02,430 Royal Father, I understand all the 24 filial exemplars. 393 00:31:02,430 --> 00:31:07,880 But today Big Brother seems to have said some allusion. 394 00:31:07,880 --> 00:31:11,180 I don't really understand. 395 00:31:11,180 --> 00:31:13,610 What allusion did he say? 396 00:31:15,460 --> 00:31:20,260 Yongqi, your royal father is very versed in old teachings. 397 00:31:20,260 --> 00:31:23,800 Unlike me, who doesn't know most of your questions. 398 00:31:25,510 --> 00:31:30,620 Today I went to lament ceremony at Changchun Palace for Royal Mother. 399 00:31:30,620 --> 00:31:35,330 When I passed by the side hall, I heard Big Brother talking very sadly. 400 00:31:35,330 --> 00:31:40,310 Ming's Emperor Wangli liked his third son born by his beloved noble consort Zheng. 401 00:31:40,310 --> 00:31:45,070 He liked Zhu Changxun. He didn't like the eldest son, Zhu Changluo. 402 00:31:45,070 --> 00:31:48,200 He also said Ming Dynasty has loyal subjects. 403 00:31:48,200 --> 00:31:50,400 That's why they had national competition. 404 00:31:50,400 --> 00:31:53,430 He's worse than Zhu Changluo. 405 00:31:53,430 --> 00:31:56,340 I don't know who Zhu Changluo is. 406 00:31:56,340 --> 00:31:59,400 Why would Big Brother compare himself to him? 407 00:31:59,400 --> 00:32:03,130 I also heard Big Brother talk to Big Sister-In-Law, 408 00:32:03,130 --> 00:32:06,290 and before I dared to hear more, I left. 409 00:32:06,290 --> 00:32:08,370 You were making your lament tribute to Royal Mother. 410 00:32:08,370 --> 00:32:11,160 And that couple talked in secret? 411 00:32:11,160 --> 00:32:15,990 Not talking in secret, but Big Brother said, Royal Mother died. 412 00:32:15,990 --> 00:32:19,970 But he's the eldest among the brothers so he naturally should take on more. 413 00:32:19,970 --> 00:32:22,830 I think what he said is right. 414 00:32:34,240 --> 00:32:40,230 Royal Father, did I say something wrong? 415 00:32:47,950 --> 00:32:52,090 Your Majesty, Yongqi is young and ignorant. If he truly said something wrong, 416 00:32:52,090 --> 00:32:55,890 I plead forgiveness for him from you. 417 00:32:57,430 --> 00:33:00,020 Concubine Yu, you may get up. 418 00:33:00,020 --> 00:33:01,870 I know you don't know about these things. 419 00:33:01,870 --> 00:33:05,820 Even Ruyi rarely looks at the previous dynasty, Ming's scrolls. 420 00:33:05,820 --> 00:33:10,970 Yongqi is still young. He would've only heard these from others. 421 00:33:13,930 --> 00:33:16,580 Yongqi, come. 422 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:23,590 Don't talk nonsense anymore, okay? 423 00:33:26,070 --> 00:33:28,640 Yonghuang is truly my good son. 424 00:33:28,640 --> 00:33:31,380 He compares himself to the Zhu Changluo who is not favored. 425 00:33:31,380 --> 00:33:33,550 What about Yongzhang then? 426 00:33:33,550 --> 00:33:37,390 He's like Zhu Changxun, with aspiration to snatch the crown prince seat? 427 00:33:37,390 --> 00:33:41,200 I fear it's due to the birth mother. 428 00:33:41,200 --> 00:33:43,630 Due to the birth mother? 429 00:33:43,630 --> 00:33:49,480 Your Majesty speaks of Noble Consort Chun becoming Step Empress? 430 00:33:50,700 --> 00:33:52,920 What did you say? 431 00:33:52,920 --> 00:33:54,930 Isn't that true? 432 00:33:54,930 --> 00:33:58,380 Everyone in the palace says. 433 00:33:58,380 --> 00:34:02,260 Before her death, Empress Xiaoxian recommended to you, 434 00:34:02,260 --> 00:34:05,360 to have Noble Consort Chun be Step Empress. 435 00:34:12,580 --> 00:34:14,580 I see then. 436 00:34:16,550 --> 00:34:19,830 Yongqi, you and Concubine Yu may go. 437 00:34:24,740 --> 00:34:26,510 I take my leave. 438 00:34:26,510 --> 00:34:28,750 I take my leave. 439 00:34:45,100 --> 00:34:46,810 [ Yangxin Hall ] 440 00:34:49,240 --> 00:34:52,850 Mother, I didn't say anything wrong, right? 441 00:34:52,850 --> 00:34:55,370 No, you said very well. 442 00:34:55,370 --> 00:34:57,920 You did proud to the effort I put in digging through the books to teach you lately. 443 00:34:57,920 --> 00:35:01,580 Then when I go back I will tell Mother Xian. 444 00:35:01,580 --> 00:35:02,900 You can't do that. 445 00:35:02,900 --> 00:35:07,310 Why not? You don't keep any secrets from Mother Xian though. 446 00:35:07,310 --> 00:35:10,570 Yongqi. Your Mother Xian is too busy lately. 447 00:35:10,570 --> 00:35:13,470 If you tell her that she will be stressed. 448 00:35:13,470 --> 00:35:16,970 You won't let her get stressed, right? 449 00:35:16,970 --> 00:35:18,810 Then don't mention it. 450 00:35:18,810 --> 00:35:20,320 Yes. 451 00:35:21,200 --> 00:35:23,300 Come, let's go. 452 00:35:23,300 --> 00:35:24,860 Let's go then. 453 00:35:31,210 --> 00:35:36,230 Yu Hu, Yonghuang and the esteemed guests and ministers at the funeral, 454 00:35:36,230 --> 00:35:38,560 how are they getting along? 455 00:35:38,560 --> 00:35:40,310 First Prince is cordial and adaptive. 456 00:35:40,310 --> 00:35:44,770 He's very courteous to everyone above and under. 457 00:35:44,770 --> 00:35:46,490 What about Yongzhang? 458 00:35:46,490 --> 00:35:50,980 Though 3rd Prince is younger by many years, he is very good to the subjects as well. 459 00:35:50,980 --> 00:35:55,790 And everyone seems to respect Third Prince more because of Noble Consort Chun. 460 00:35:56,740 --> 00:36:00,690 Then the two of them are working together in hosting guests? 461 00:36:00,690 --> 00:36:03,130 Or are they holding own courts? 462 00:36:03,130 --> 00:36:07,830 The palace is met with tragedy and there are lots to tend to and the brothers are each doing their own. 463 00:36:07,830 --> 00:36:10,050 But First Prince, as the eldest son, 464 00:36:10,050 --> 00:36:15,430 he's eager to see to everything himself and Third Prince doesn't fall behind either. 465 00:36:17,040 --> 00:36:21,690 The two of them, if they are truly filial to Empress Xiaoxian, 466 00:36:21,690 --> 00:36:23,830 then that is magnificient. 467 00:36:23,830 --> 00:36:28,950 If they are each holding ulterior motives to court support, then they should die. 468 00:36:28,950 --> 00:36:31,020 The princes wouldn't dare. 469 00:36:31,020 --> 00:36:33,020 I hope so. 470 00:36:33,690 --> 00:36:36,830 My sons are older and their minds have grown too. 471 00:36:36,830 --> 00:36:41,780 So many tragedies in the royal families begin that way. 472 00:36:42,680 --> 00:36:45,770 Yu Hu, I ask you another thing. 473 00:36:45,770 --> 00:36:48,110 On Empress Xiaoxian's funeral -- 474 00:36:48,110 --> 00:36:52,040 Does Noble Consort Chun get more respect or Noble Consort Xian? 475 00:36:52,770 --> 00:36:56,880 Noble Consort Xian is childless, so naturally she can't be compared to Noble Consort Chun. 476 00:36:56,880 --> 00:36:59,920 It's naturally that people react to her more cold. 477 00:37:01,230 --> 00:37:05,960 I got it. Have Noble Consort Xian come by at night. 478 00:37:05,960 --> 00:37:07,630 Yes. 479 00:37:09,500 --> 00:37:14,420 - Xiao Luzi, did you arrange everything? - I have everything arranged. 480 00:37:14,420 --> 00:37:18,950 Three quarters after the Hour of Monkey (3-5 pm), all the masters of Anhua Hall will be at Changchun Palace to recite for passing of the soul. 481 00:37:18,950 --> 00:37:23,620 You can go then to Anhua Palace to pray for Imperial Noble Consort Zhe Min. 482 00:37:23,620 --> 00:37:27,370 You arrange it every year and I trust you completely. 483 00:37:28,520 --> 00:37:31,190 Just that this year, the situation is extraordinary. 484 00:37:31,190 --> 00:37:34,040 We must be extra careful later when we go to Anhua Hall. 485 00:37:34,040 --> 00:37:36,150 We must not let anyone see us no matter what. 486 00:37:36,150 --> 00:37:37,650 Yes. 487 00:37:39,600 --> 00:37:43,300 These days, it's been unfair on you. 488 00:37:45,110 --> 00:37:49,370 I've not suffered any unfairness. What do you mean? 489 00:37:49,370 --> 00:37:51,410 Come, sit. 490 00:37:57,380 --> 00:38:00,600 In and out of the palace, the eyes of power, 491 00:38:00,600 --> 00:38:05,590 disregard you as childless and have went elsewhere to align themselves with, right? 492 00:38:06,520 --> 00:38:09,000 So that little affair. 493 00:38:09,000 --> 00:38:11,470 How am I childless? 494 00:38:11,470 --> 00:38:14,240 You granted Yongqi for me to raise. 495 00:38:14,240 --> 00:38:16,590 Everyone in the palace knows that. 496 00:38:17,310 --> 00:38:20,870 But still belittle you for never giving birth. 497 00:38:21,620 --> 00:38:25,190 Ruyi, it's me who's not been good enough to you. 498 00:38:25,190 --> 00:38:27,430 I've not protected you well enough. 499 00:38:29,650 --> 00:38:32,240 Your Majesty, though I've not given birth, 500 00:38:32,240 --> 00:38:35,880 but your children are my children. 501 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:39,890 If others deem me lesser for not having birthed a child. 502 00:38:39,890 --> 00:38:43,460 It's they who are narrow-minded and we need not heed them attention. 503 00:38:46,680 --> 00:38:50,910 Your magnanimous mind. Compared to those who only think for their own offsprings. 504 00:38:50,910 --> 00:38:54,940 It consoles me so much more than those who are petty and calculating. 505 00:38:59,110 --> 00:39:01,230 First Prince, you have to make your tribute timely. 506 00:39:01,230 --> 00:39:03,600 We still need to return to Changchun Palace afterwards. 507 00:39:03,600 --> 00:39:05,470 This year is an ill-hap and it's compromising to my mother. 508 00:39:05,470 --> 00:39:09,060 She clashes with Empress Xiaoxian's funeral and I can't properly commemorate her. 509 00:39:09,060 --> 00:39:11,840 One of these days, I will win higher honor for my mother. 510 00:39:11,840 --> 00:39:13,700 Let her be like Empress Xiaoxian. 511 00:39:13,700 --> 00:39:16,390 To have the glory posthumously. 512 00:39:16,390 --> 00:39:18,960 Your filial devotion. Imperial Noble Consort Zhe Min would know. 513 00:39:23,660 --> 00:39:27,030 Sister Zhuying, since you left, 514 00:39:27,030 --> 00:39:29,940 I haven't been able to rest well. 515 00:39:29,940 --> 00:39:32,140 You left in a confusion. 516 00:39:32,140 --> 00:39:34,950 I can't speak of what I know. 517 00:39:34,950 --> 00:39:38,740 Now that person has gone to the grounds after you. 518 00:39:38,740 --> 00:39:42,870 If you still have any grudges, ask her. 519 00:39:43,710 --> 00:39:44,860 First Prince. 520 00:39:44,860 --> 00:39:48,530 Mother Jia's words are not clear and you must make clear. 521 00:39:48,530 --> 00:39:51,720 First Prince, how are you here? 522 00:39:51,720 --> 00:39:56,330 Right. Today is your mother's death anniversary and you are a filial son. 523 00:39:56,330 --> 00:40:01,520 Since I'm a filial son, I can't bear hearing your unclear words. May you please make it clear. 524 00:40:01,520 --> 00:40:05,580 - How long has it been though? Talking of it will only be a stress. - Don't go. 525 00:40:05,580 --> 00:40:09,730 You need to go and conduct the funeral too in a while and you will be discourteous of you are so upset. 526 00:40:09,730 --> 00:40:12,320 Wait. If you don't make it clear today, 527 00:40:12,320 --> 00:40:14,290 I will not sit still. 528 00:40:14,290 --> 00:40:18,630 This mouth of mine! I just say whatever I think of and have no filter at all. 529 00:40:18,630 --> 00:40:20,960 Mother Jia, please tell me now. 530 00:40:20,960 --> 00:40:23,620 But some words can't be spoken. 531 00:40:23,620 --> 00:40:28,510 I married here from far away and though I've been promoted as consort and I've bore royal prince, 532 00:40:28,510 --> 00:40:32,120 without anything as my back, I can only make cautious moves in this palace. 533 00:40:32,120 --> 00:40:35,460 Mother Jia, be assured on that. I'm the eldest son. 534 00:40:35,460 --> 00:40:37,940 I will watch over my brother well. 535 00:40:40,340 --> 00:40:46,730 - Mother Jia! - If you're truly willing to look after my young child, I am content without regret. 536 00:40:46,730 --> 00:40:48,420 Please get on up first. 537 00:40:48,420 --> 00:40:51,560 What you said, I will surely do. 538 00:40:52,700 --> 00:40:54,200 Do you mean it? 539 00:40:54,200 --> 00:40:55,800 I mean it. 540 00:40:57,150 --> 00:41:00,670 Then I will really say it. 541 00:41:03,140 --> 00:41:08,750 Actually that year, your mother's death. 542 00:41:08,750 --> 00:41:11,500 It was the act of Empress Xiaoxian. 543 00:41:19,030 --> 00:41:22,420 Mother Jia, though there has been rumors in the palace, 544 00:41:22,420 --> 00:41:25,430 that Royal Mother disliked my mother birthing me first. 545 00:41:26,140 --> 00:41:29,540 But what you said is very heavy. You must not -- 546 00:41:29,540 --> 00:41:33,380 We're at this stage now and could I deceive you? 547 00:41:34,570 --> 00:41:38,340 Later on, your mother was pregnant again. 548 00:41:38,340 --> 00:41:42,670 Empress Xiaoxian was worried she would continue to bore a son and steal away all the favor. 549 00:41:43,570 --> 00:41:48,160 So on her delivery day, she -- 550 00:41:50,780 --> 00:41:53,170 It's so pitiful. 551 00:41:54,320 --> 00:41:57,690 Your mother was clearly pregnant with a princess. 552 00:41:57,690 --> 00:42:00,860 Even if she bore her, she wasn't going to get in anyone's way. 553 00:42:02,120 --> 00:42:04,060 Mother. 554 00:42:05,480 --> 00:42:07,450 Mother. 555 00:42:09,110 --> 00:42:11,140 Mother. 556 00:42:17,190 --> 00:42:19,840 The few years after your mother passed away, 557 00:42:19,840 --> 00:42:23,130 no one dared to mention this again. 558 00:42:23,130 --> 00:42:26,740 Later on, you grew up and Empress Xiaoxian, 559 00:42:26,740 --> 00:42:31,190 she kept guarding Crown Prince Danhui and shunned you. 560 00:42:31,190 --> 00:42:33,850 Everyone all saw it clearly. 561 00:42:33,850 --> 00:42:37,920 Slowly then, these words started to go around. 562 00:42:37,920 --> 00:42:41,750 Actually it didn't matter if Imperial Noble Consort was going to birth a boy or a girl. 563 00:42:41,750 --> 00:42:45,920 She already birthed you and she wasn't docile to Empress Xiaoxian. 564 00:42:45,920 --> 00:42:48,230 So she had to die. 565 00:42:49,370 --> 00:42:52,110 Empress Xiaoxian, while still alive, 566 00:42:52,110 --> 00:42:58,170 my mistress was always cautious as well. 567 00:42:58,170 --> 00:43:02,710 First Prince, may you please leave a way to survive for me. 568 00:43:02,710 --> 00:43:06,110 You must never tell anyone I told you this. 569 00:43:06,110 --> 00:43:09,820 And the day after tomorrow, Empress Xiaoxian's casket 570 00:43:09,820 --> 00:43:12,860 will be moved to Guande Temple at Mount Jing. 571 00:43:12,860 --> 00:43:16,120 His Majesty will go personally to offer wine. 572 00:43:16,120 --> 00:43:20,780 You must endure it. Don't show signs. 573 00:43:33,040 --> 00:43:34,990 Mother. 574 00:43:41,140 --> 00:43:44,420 You died so unfairly. 575 00:43:56,090 --> 00:44:01,970 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 576 00:44:27,290 --> 00:44:33,820 ♫ The dawn rises, sweeping over the beautiful woman,♫ 577 00:44:33,820 --> 00:44:40,800 ♫ glacially increasing frost to temples’ raven locks.♫ 578 00:44:40,800 --> 00:44:47,230 ♫ Lightly caressing the pillow’s edge with tears,♫ 579 00:44:47,230 --> 00:44:54,010 ♫ only to realize old dreams are like acts in a play.♫ 580 00:44:54,010 --> 00:45:00,750 ♫ Year after year, aspirations have merely served as situations that have already allowed one’s heart to regret.♫ 581 00:45:00,750 --> 00:45:08,050 ♫ Ruby lips, rosy cheeks pale with one’s youth brief as a flash in time, disastrous to pursue.♫ 582 00:45:08,050 --> 00:45:13,780 ♫ Gazing wistfully at the bright pearl moon through layer upon layer as it waxes and wanes.♫ 583 00:45:14,840 --> 00:45:21,530 ♫ Regarding the world as act after acts in a play, departing from one’s own self.♫ 584 00:45:21,530 --> 00:45:27,870 ♫ Reasons to leave the aging, worn pavilion, willing to become Zhuang Zhou’s dream butterfly, (T/N Zhuangzi, Warring States period philosopher)♫ 585 00:45:27,880 --> 00:45:34,920 ♫ balancing on the wintry edge of a plum blossom branch for a single day.♫ 55389