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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,020 --> 00:00:10,040 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:17,710 --> 00:00:23,640 ♫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 00:00:23,640 --> 00:00:29,160 ♫ Memories of my past, my companions in youth. ♫ 4 00:00:29,160 --> 00:00:34,960 ♫ Over boundless years, old affairs have become difficult to recall. ♫ 5 00:00:34,960 --> 00:00:40,510 ♫ I’ve used a lifetime of truth to put up a pretense. ♫ 6 00:00:43,650 --> 00:00:49,290 ♫ Parting without opening these cupped hands full of tears. ♫ 7 00:00:49,290 --> 00:00:55,010 ♫ Clears my vision and permits me to resist ♫ 8 00:00:55,010 --> 00:01:00,560 ♫ Perhaps when targeted by love it is not wise to separate ♫ 9 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:06,770 ♫ The morning wind can not dispel the aftermath. ♫ 10 00:01:09,170 --> 00:01:14,900 ♫ Whose hidden tears made the blooming flowers blush, ♫ 11 00:01:14,900 --> 00:01:20,780 ♫ And in the desolate and dreary torrential storms to painfully droop low, ♫ 12 00:01:20,780 --> 00:01:25,080 ♫ Unwilling to blossom again alone? ♫ 13 00:01:25,080 --> 00:01:27,750 ♫ The coming day belongs to the young. ♫ 14 00:01:27,750 --> 00:01:32,040 ♫ As the glimmer of dawn becomes again the setting sun. ♫ 15 00:01:32,040 --> 00:01:37,810 ♫ Who is this person who does not sleep soundly in the middle of the night? ♫ 16 00:01:37,810 --> 00:01:43,700 ♫Sitting and watching the autumn wind puff out and penetrate the palace curtains. ♫ 17 00:01:43,700 --> 00:01:49,260 ♫One strand held in remembrance, shackling sentiment and concern. ♫ 18 00:01:49,260 --> 00:02:00,700 ♫ Always submerged in the fragrant incense of fleeting time ♫ 19 00:02:00,700 --> 00:02:04,450 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 20 00:02:04,450 --> 00:02:07,420 Episode 43 21 00:02:41,530 --> 00:02:44,760 Amituofuo. 22 00:02:44,760 --> 00:02:47,830 Amituofuo. 23 00:03:00,130 --> 00:03:04,650 Master, I'll go back to the meditation room to prepare the scriptures for the next prayer. 24 00:03:17,310 --> 00:03:18,830 Monk An Duo. 25 00:03:18,830 --> 00:03:20,990 Amituofuo. 26 00:03:23,820 --> 00:03:26,360 Thank you, Monk An Duo for blessing me great fortune. 27 00:03:26,360 --> 00:03:30,880 I'm only a maidservant that delivers ice from the Ice Room. 28 00:03:30,880 --> 00:03:36,080 I'm always exhausted from work and still have to bear the temper of my mistress at Jixiang Palace. 29 00:03:36,080 --> 00:03:40,570 Sometimes, I really feel that my days are so hard to bear. 30 00:03:40,570 --> 00:03:45,940 Whether one's days will be easy or hard to bear, as long as you have peace in your heart, you can live it with ease. 31 00:03:47,020 --> 00:03:51,760 Master, do you know that in this palace, 32 00:03:51,760 --> 00:03:56,630 only you are willing to gently talk to me like this? 33 00:03:56,630 --> 00:04:02,130 You are a pitiful person. How can I help you pray for more blessings? 34 00:04:02,130 --> 00:04:07,950 Talking with Master makes me feel that everyone is equal. 35 00:04:07,950 --> 00:04:09,750 I feel that I... 36 00:04:09,750 --> 00:04:14,790 ...am not some lowly maidservant. Monk An Duo, 37 00:04:14,790 --> 00:04:19,630 I hope that I can live better in my next life. 38 00:04:19,630 --> 00:04:24,460 Can you gift me the Buddha beads on your hand, 39 00:04:24,460 --> 00:04:29,700 so I can keep it at my side and feel your boundless benevolence? 40 00:04:38,600 --> 00:04:41,790 Hope it can give you peace and blessings. 41 00:04:51,890 --> 00:04:55,070 I know that Mistress doesn't believe their Buddhist religion, 42 00:04:55,070 --> 00:04:57,770 but I heard that monk is highly cultivated. 43 00:04:57,770 --> 00:05:02,110 Why don't we express some goodwill for the sake of the child in your womb? 44 00:05:02,730 --> 00:05:05,900 Fine. I will never go there. 45 00:05:05,900 --> 00:05:11,480 You and Lixin just bring the Buddhist scriptures that I've personally written to that monk and ask him to read them. 46 00:05:11,480 --> 00:05:13,120 Yes. 47 00:05:13,960 --> 00:05:16,620 The weather is too hot that it's making me feel annoyed. 48 00:05:17,370 --> 00:05:20,110 How come it's you that's delivering the ice? Where's that Ai'er that usually does them? 49 00:05:20,110 --> 00:05:22,390 Ai'er is busy praying in Anhua Hall. 50 00:05:22,390 --> 00:05:25,980 What good blessings can a servant like her pray for? 51 00:05:25,980 --> 00:05:30,900 Unlike Imperial Noble Consort who upon getting promoted, even a high ranking monk came over to make connections with her. 52 00:05:30,900 --> 00:05:33,430 Who knows if it's just simply making connections. 53 00:05:33,430 --> 00:05:38,970 A man and a woman, fawning for no reason at all? What good can there be? 54 00:05:42,700 --> 00:05:45,280 That's quite interesting. 55 00:06:15,230 --> 00:06:19,280 Your Majesty is kind and benevolent. The citizens are enjoying your graces. 56 00:06:19,280 --> 00:06:23,830 With His Majesty making an effort like this, this prayer will surely be more effective. 57 00:06:23,830 --> 00:06:26,230 I'll entrust everything to you then. 58 00:06:26,840 --> 00:06:32,520 Please wait for a while. The royal harem will deliver the scriptures they've written for you to read. 59 00:06:32,520 --> 00:06:35,920 I still have to handle some matters in the court, so I need to return to Yangxin Hall now. 60 00:06:46,320 --> 00:06:47,350 Imperial Noble Consort, please be careful. 61 00:06:47,350 --> 00:06:49,340 Thank you, Master. 62 00:06:50,460 --> 00:06:52,990 Ruyi, be careful. 63 00:06:52,990 --> 00:06:54,670 Yes. 64 00:06:55,340 --> 00:06:58,400 Respectfully sending off Your Majesty. 65 00:07:03,900 --> 00:07:07,480 Greetings, Your Highness Imperial Noble Consort and Master. 66 00:07:07,480 --> 00:07:09,290 Get up. 67 00:07:10,890 --> 00:07:16,080 Master, my mistress is bent on doing kindness. She copied this mantra 100 times upto the point of hurting her fingers. 68 00:07:16,080 --> 00:07:19,890 Hope it can bring blessings to First Prince and Third Prince. 69 00:07:19,890 --> 00:07:22,300 Amituofuo. 70 00:07:23,030 --> 00:07:25,980 Once I'm done reciting them, I'll put them as offering in front of Buddha 71 00:07:25,980 --> 00:07:28,590 to relay the kind and loving heart of Noble Consort Chun. 72 00:07:28,590 --> 00:07:32,960 Thank you, Master. I'll take my leave now. 73 00:07:36,100 --> 00:07:41,210 Master, you have profound cultivation. The whole palace sincerely respects you. 74 00:07:41,210 --> 00:07:46,460 Imperial Noble Consort lighting an incense here in Anhua Hall every day and night is what's more sincere. 75 00:07:46,460 --> 00:07:51,290 Being able to be with Bodhisattva makes my heart be at ease. 76 00:07:51,290 --> 00:07:55,370 I have two things I want to gift you. 77 00:07:55,370 --> 00:07:58,340 This offering incense was especially brought by me. 78 00:07:58,340 --> 00:08:01,890 Lighting it can gather infinite good blessings. 79 00:08:01,890 --> 00:08:05,100 It also benefits your qi, vital channels, and mental health. 80 00:08:05,100 --> 00:08:07,800 You can give it a try. 81 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:10,160 Thank you, Master. 82 00:08:10,160 --> 00:08:13,400 This bronze incense cauldron is exquisitely made. 83 00:08:15,460 --> 00:08:17,570 If Imperial Noble Consort likes wearing accessories, 84 00:08:17,570 --> 00:08:21,740 putting on a seven treasures beads can bring more good luck and peace. 85 00:08:21,740 --> 00:08:23,820 Seven treasures beads? 86 00:08:24,760 --> 00:08:26,220 Thank you Master for your advice. 87 00:08:26,220 --> 00:08:28,560 Amituofuo. 88 00:08:39,060 --> 00:08:40,760 Stop! 89 00:08:41,600 --> 00:08:44,040 Are these maidservants all going to Anhua Hall? 90 00:08:45,000 --> 00:08:48,160 Yes. It's rare for Master to enter the palace. The people in the palace 91 00:08:48,160 --> 00:08:51,500 all want to hear him recite Buddhist scriptures and earn some blessings. 92 00:08:51,500 --> 00:08:57,740 Master is well-versed in Buddhist teachings. He also is handsome with a set of good features. The maidservants are quite diligent in going there. 93 00:08:59,290 --> 00:09:04,460 Maidservants should limit seeing men from outside. Although Master is a monk, it's better to avoid scandals. 94 00:09:04,460 --> 00:09:08,070 Once the prayers are done, order him to leave the palace as soon as possible. 95 00:09:08,070 --> 00:09:09,650 Yes. 96 00:09:09,650 --> 00:09:11,310 Move! 97 00:09:18,570 --> 00:09:20,300 You're back, Mistress. 98 00:09:22,090 --> 00:09:24,660 This is tribute incense gifted by Great Monk. Light it. 99 00:09:24,660 --> 00:09:26,380 Yes. 100 00:09:28,110 --> 00:09:31,320 Has everything been prepared property for His Majesty's birthday celebration? 101 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:33,760 Interior bureau reported everything is ready. 102 00:09:33,760 --> 00:09:36,750 Just that the day's song and dance still need your look over. 103 00:09:36,750 --> 00:09:38,280 Alright. 104 00:09:38,280 --> 00:09:40,510 Empress Xiaoxian passed away not long ago. 105 00:09:40,510 --> 00:09:44,960 His Majesty's birthday celebration shouldn't be too grandiose. We will have everything simplified. 106 00:09:44,960 --> 00:09:47,760 Yes. I shall see to it now. 107 00:09:48,740 --> 00:09:49,530 [ Jiaozhi 108 00:09:49,530 --> 00:09:51,760 Such strong scent. 109 00:09:52,550 --> 00:09:55,170 This is tribute incense especially made by Great Monk. 110 00:09:55,170 --> 00:09:58,600 It has effect to rid of obscurity and ward of evil. 111 00:09:58,600 --> 00:09:59,930 Where's Suoxin? 112 00:09:59,930 --> 00:10:05,280 Where else could she have gone? She went invite Physician Jiang herself to get a pulse checkup. 113 00:10:05,980 --> 00:10:08,720 Mistress, look, they're coming. 114 00:10:25,690 --> 00:10:28,850 Mistress, Physician Jiang is here. 115 00:10:28,850 --> 00:10:32,910 Greetings to Imperial Noble Consort. 116 00:10:33,730 --> 00:10:38,340 I saw you two coming in looking so lovely together. 117 00:10:38,340 --> 00:10:42,660 If I don't grant you to marry, it will be a failure of mine. 118 00:10:43,440 --> 00:10:45,700 You're laughing at me again. 119 00:10:46,330 --> 00:10:50,700 Then, I shall thank Your Highness for both Suoxin and I. 120 00:10:51,930 --> 00:10:55,040 Your Highness, let me bid you a peaceful pulse first. 121 00:10:55,040 --> 00:10:56,750 Alright. 122 00:11:00,710 --> 00:11:03,220 Everything's well. 123 00:11:03,220 --> 00:11:05,450 Well is good. 124 00:11:07,290 --> 00:11:11,660 Just that I think it will be hard to wish for a child. 125 00:11:14,840 --> 00:11:18,670 I heard you have been going to Anhua Hall to pray a lot lately. 126 00:11:18,670 --> 00:11:20,790 Great Monk Yu has an extraordinary cultivation. 127 00:11:20,790 --> 00:11:25,630 You are always paying respect and tribute to Buddha, so you will surely see reward. 128 00:11:25,630 --> 00:11:29,690 Even if there's reward to be had, that should be for Suoxin first. 129 00:11:29,690 --> 00:11:35,770 After September, it will be after six months of mourning period for Empress Xiaoxian. 130 00:11:35,770 --> 00:11:39,930 I will grant you marriage with Suoxin. 131 00:11:39,930 --> 00:11:42,520 You must treat her well. 132 00:11:42,520 --> 00:11:47,970 With those words of yours, even if I had to wait ten years, I will do so happily. 133 00:11:47,970 --> 00:11:50,090 You can wait ten years. 134 00:11:50,090 --> 00:11:53,390 But my Suoxin can't wait ten years, you know. 135 00:11:53,390 --> 00:11:56,070 After you two marry and have children, 136 00:11:56,070 --> 00:12:00,870 then bring the children to the palace often to let them be half foster children to me. 137 00:12:00,870 --> 00:12:05,220 To let me enjoy some bliss of parenthood. 138 00:12:10,980 --> 00:12:13,030 Thank you, Your Highness. 139 00:12:31,790 --> 00:12:34,130 His Majesty loves elegance in mood. 140 00:12:34,130 --> 00:12:35,960 I don't believe he won't come. 141 00:12:47,990 --> 00:12:50,100 Where did the fireflies come from? 142 00:12:50,100 --> 00:12:53,770 Replying to Your Majesty, it seems to be coming from Yongshuo Palace. 143 00:12:53,770 --> 00:12:57,530 I hear Noble Lady Ling likes fireflies and orders her servants to capture them often. 144 00:12:57,530 --> 00:13:02,890 Your Majesty has been weary with Jinchuan battle matters. Would you like to make a trip to Yongshuo Palace? 145 00:13:02,890 --> 00:13:04,750 Alright. I will go take a look. 146 00:13:04,750 --> 00:13:07,360 Yes. Start. 147 00:13:13,180 --> 00:13:16,020 His Majesty is here. 148 00:13:18,730 --> 00:13:25,290 Fragrant moon and fireflies flow. Indeed such a nice atmosphere. 149 00:13:27,100 --> 00:13:28,810 Your Majesty. 150 00:13:30,490 --> 00:13:32,790 I greet Your Mjaesty. 151 00:13:32,790 --> 00:13:35,860 Alright.You all rise. 152 00:13:36,690 --> 00:13:38,820 This is your idea? 153 00:13:38,820 --> 00:13:44,930 Your Majesty, your birthday celebration is coming up. I just wanted to do a simple gesture to steal a smile from you. 154 00:13:44,930 --> 00:13:48,010 So elegant and romantic. It's excellent. 155 00:14:28,100 --> 00:14:31,150 Mistress, you look so nice wearing this today. 156 00:14:31,150 --> 00:14:33,520 It's a new color made by interior bureau? 157 00:14:33,520 --> 00:14:36,120 His Majesty likes faint red. 158 00:14:36,120 --> 00:14:41,660 Indeed it's a great harmony of shades. Charming but not bewitching. Pretty. 159 00:14:41,660 --> 00:14:44,550 I heard before Noble Consort Jia gave birth, 160 00:14:44,550 --> 00:14:48,560 she asked the royal physician's court to make a balm for her to get her back in a maiden form. 161 00:14:48,560 --> 00:14:51,900 Pearls had to be from the south too. 162 00:14:52,430 --> 00:14:56,470 If His Majesty approves, what's there she can't use? 163 00:14:59,950 --> 00:15:01,330 Who is it? 164 00:15:02,350 --> 00:15:03,810 Assassin! 165 00:15:03,810 --> 00:15:05,780 Assassin! 166 00:15:05,780 --> 00:15:06,940 Capture. Capture the assassin. 167 00:15:06,940 --> 00:15:08,550 This way. 168 00:15:08,550 --> 00:15:10,340 Up ahead. 169 00:15:10,340 --> 00:15:12,090 Mistress, something's happened. 170 00:15:12,090 --> 00:15:14,560 Come in and talk, Sanbao. What's wrong? 171 00:15:14,560 --> 00:15:17,480 Mistress, I boiled hot water just now. 172 00:15:17,480 --> 00:15:20,100 I was going to put it outside the warm hall for your use. 173 00:15:20,100 --> 00:15:23,430 But when I passed by the garden, I saw an assassin dressed in white. 174 00:15:23,430 --> 00:15:25,440 It startled me and I screamed. 175 00:15:25,440 --> 00:15:29,060 That assassin ran up ahead when he heard me. 176 00:15:29,060 --> 00:15:31,820 Why would Yikun Palace have an assassin? Did they catch him? 177 00:15:31,820 --> 00:15:34,370 That assassin is fast and he's gone already. 178 00:15:34,370 --> 00:15:37,230 But I heard the patrols outside went after him. 179 00:15:37,230 --> 00:15:39,120 I don't know if they caught him. 180 00:15:39,120 --> 00:15:41,740 You hurry and report to His Majesty and dispatch more people. 181 00:15:41,740 --> 00:15:43,820 To investigate thorough Yikun Palace and all six palaces. 182 00:15:43,820 --> 00:15:45,690 The most important matter is to protect His Majesty. 183 00:15:45,690 --> 00:15:48,060 Yes, I shall go now. 184 00:15:51,850 --> 00:15:55,680 Patrols passing by Yikun Palace all have assigned shifts. 185 00:15:55,680 --> 00:15:57,540 But not at this hour. 186 00:15:57,540 --> 00:15:59,900 How did they come so fast? 187 00:15:59,900 --> 00:16:05,300 Maybe because you were promoted to imperial noble consort so it's understandable they are on extra guard? 188 00:16:05,300 --> 00:16:10,080 Extra care then they shouldn't have allowed an assassin in. 189 00:16:12,250 --> 00:16:14,280 That's true. 190 00:16:23,010 --> 00:16:27,230 Sister. Last night's matter. Have you found out the details? 191 00:16:30,080 --> 00:16:33,610 It was a night of chaos but no assassin. 192 00:16:33,610 --> 00:16:35,750 This morning His Majesty came early. 193 00:16:35,750 --> 00:16:38,950 And asked the palace guards himself. 194 00:16:38,950 --> 00:16:42,280 But fortunately nothing happened. 195 00:16:43,910 --> 00:16:46,450 Nothing happened is good. 196 00:16:46,450 --> 00:16:52,350 But where did an assassin come from in the palace? So strange. 197 00:16:52,350 --> 00:16:56,950 Yes. How did he come in? 198 00:16:57,670 --> 00:17:00,310 Yikun Palace had an assassin last night. You are all aware? 199 00:17:00,310 --> 00:17:02,600 We failed in our duty. 200 00:17:05,300 --> 00:17:09,580 An assassin? All the way to my imperial noble consort's palace? 201 00:17:09,580 --> 00:17:11,170 - Ling Yunche. - Present. 202 00:17:11,170 --> 00:17:13,310 You take a group and patrol more. 203 00:17:13,310 --> 00:17:14,820 Yes. 204 00:17:18,660 --> 00:17:21,010 Lixin greeting Your Majesty. 205 00:17:21,010 --> 00:17:24,580 Your Majesty, my mistress invites you to meal at Qixiang Palace. 206 00:17:24,580 --> 00:17:27,910 I got it. Noble Consort Jia, is she feeling better? 207 00:17:27,910 --> 00:17:31,420 With your company, she is naturally better. 208 00:17:33,480 --> 00:17:35,330 All the windows are shut tightly? 209 00:17:35,330 --> 00:17:37,120 Yes. 210 00:17:39,040 --> 00:17:42,620 Yikun Palace had one chaos and can't have a second. 211 00:17:42,620 --> 00:17:45,160 Access control should be extra strict. 212 00:17:45,160 --> 00:17:47,590 I understand. 213 00:17:47,590 --> 00:17:50,510 Mistress. Eunuch Li is here. 214 00:17:50,510 --> 00:17:52,050 Invite him. 215 00:17:53,620 --> 00:17:55,640 Imperial Noble Consort. 216 00:17:55,640 --> 00:18:00,340 His Majesty is napping right now. What brings you here? 217 00:18:00,340 --> 00:18:04,380 His Majesty went to Qixiang Palace. Noble Consort Jia is accompanying him in conversation. 218 00:18:04,380 --> 00:18:07,060 His Majesty invited you to come right away. 219 00:18:09,260 --> 00:18:11,450 It will be His Majesty's birthday celebration in a few days. 220 00:18:11,450 --> 00:18:14,660 I do have something to report to him actually. 221 00:18:17,300 --> 00:18:21,000 [ Qixiang Palace ] 222 00:18:25,200 --> 00:18:26,800 Your Majesty. 223 00:18:32,300 --> 00:18:34,600 Greetings to Your Majesty. 224 00:18:34,600 --> 00:18:36,000 Sit. 225 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:38,500 Greetings to Imperial Noble Consort. 226 00:18:48,100 --> 00:18:51,100 I haven't seen you in a few days and your belly's swelled up more. 227 00:18:51,100 --> 00:18:53,700 You must be more cautious sitting and standing. 228 00:18:53,700 --> 00:18:56,300 Thank you for your concern. 229 00:18:57,700 --> 00:19:02,300 Imperial Noble Consort, I hear you are frequenting Anhua Hall for prayer lately. 230 00:19:02,300 --> 00:19:03,800 Yes. 231 00:19:03,800 --> 00:19:09,600 Great Monk doesn't come to the palace often and I want to go there as much as I can to pray for the war matters. 232 00:19:13,800 --> 00:19:18,500 Your Majesty, I also, for the sake of my prince in the womb to be born peacefully, 233 00:19:18,500 --> 00:19:25,100 I take my transcribed mantra to Anhua Hall daily for Great Monk to look over. 234 00:19:25,100 --> 00:19:29,200 Though Great Monk is a person in cultivation, he's still a man. 235 00:19:29,200 --> 00:19:32,100 So I don't ever go in personally. 236 00:19:33,200 --> 00:19:37,400 I suppose Imperial Noble Consort is more diligent than me. 237 00:19:37,400 --> 00:19:41,500 So eager and earnest. 238 00:19:41,500 --> 00:19:44,800 No wonder Great Monk has such an affinity for you. 239 00:19:44,800 --> 00:19:48,200 Tribute incense and bead bracelet. 240 00:19:48,200 --> 00:19:51,300 He only gifted you to use. 241 00:19:52,800 --> 00:19:56,300 Great Monk did indeed gifted me a box of tribute incense. 242 00:19:56,300 --> 00:20:00,700 About a bracelet, I didn't see one. 243 00:20:04,900 --> 00:20:08,100 You sure know how to make light of things. 244 00:20:08,100 --> 00:20:11,200 Just a box of tribute incense. You can acknowledge. 245 00:20:13,100 --> 00:20:16,000 Zhenshuo, come in. 246 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:24,400 Greetings to Your Majesty, Imperial Noble Consort. 247 00:20:24,400 --> 00:20:26,000 Get up. 248 00:20:28,280 --> 00:20:34,100 Your Majesty. A few days ago, I was ordered by my mistress to pray at Anhua Hall. 249 00:20:34,100 --> 00:20:39,200 By coincidence I saw Imperial Noble Consort with Great Monk Anji. 250 00:20:39,200 --> 00:20:42,200 They were so close and whispering. 251 00:20:42,200 --> 00:20:45,600 Afterwards Monk Anji took a box of tribute incense. 252 00:20:45,600 --> 00:20:49,800 And a bronze incense burner, he placed them in her hands. 253 00:20:49,800 --> 00:20:52,000 And also this bracelet. 254 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:55,300 He put it on Imperial Noble Consort's wrist personally. 255 00:20:55,300 --> 00:20:58,800 As a token of their affection. 256 00:21:01,090 --> 00:21:05,380 Your Majesty, I've not seen this item. 257 00:21:06,500 --> 00:21:10,300 How did you supposed it was a token of affection? 258 00:21:10,300 --> 00:21:14,800 This is a token of affection, then why would it be in your care? 259 00:21:16,900 --> 00:21:20,700 Zhenshuo only spoke of what she saw. 260 00:21:20,700 --> 00:21:26,200 This token of affection. I got it with this ornament. 261 00:21:29,150 --> 00:21:33,100 I already saw it. Show it to Imperial Noble Consort now. 262 00:22:06,900 --> 00:22:09,800 Store the lotus in the sleeve. The heart of the lotus is pure red. 263 00:22:09,800 --> 00:22:13,300 I miss my absent beloved. I look up to the flying swan. 264 00:22:13,300 --> 00:22:17,300 Upon receiving of your bracelet, I realized our mutual affection. 265 00:22:17,300 --> 00:22:20,100 I take this token as testimony of our love through Suoxin. 266 00:22:20,100 --> 00:22:25,300 If you share the feeling, meet me in the warm hall of Yikun Palace tonight. 267 00:22:26,800 --> 00:22:32,300 Noble Consort Jia, what is this item and where did you get it? 268 00:22:32,300 --> 00:22:36,800 This lily pattern on the ornament was supposed to use for inquiry of love. 269 00:22:36,800 --> 00:22:40,000 It was picked up by a guard who went chasing after the assassin that night. 270 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:44,200 They saw it and were startled so they gave it to me. 271 00:22:44,200 --> 00:22:49,200 I don't dare to read it so I could only give it to His Majesty to decide. 272 00:22:49,200 --> 00:22:53,400 His Majesty saw it and confirmed it with the guard. 273 00:22:53,400 --> 00:22:56,300 Imperial Noble Consort, look at it carefully. 274 00:22:56,300 --> 00:23:00,300 This red plum with gold splattering was given to your palace to use by the interior bureau. 275 00:23:00,300 --> 00:23:05,600 It's only because you like plum flowers. The one heart knot is secondary. 276 00:23:05,600 --> 00:23:09,500 The important matter is the words on it. 277 00:23:10,600 --> 00:23:14,800 The first few lines of the poem is about the woman. 278 00:23:14,800 --> 00:23:17,500 Her longing for her lover. 279 00:23:17,500 --> 00:23:21,100 With this love knot as evidence too, 280 00:23:21,100 --> 00:23:25,400 but as you said Noble Consort Jia, these are all secondary. 281 00:23:25,400 --> 00:23:30,100 The most important point is that the words seem like those written by Imperial Noble Consort. 282 00:23:31,800 --> 00:23:35,240 Your Majesty, I didn't write this. 283 00:23:35,800 --> 00:23:39,300 But the handwriting. 284 00:23:39,300 --> 00:23:42,100 They do seem similar to mine. 285 00:23:42,100 --> 00:23:47,000 Your penmanship is learned from Madam Wei. 286 00:23:47,000 --> 00:23:49,400 No other wives in the palace has learned that. 287 00:23:49,400 --> 00:23:52,100 So they couldn't begin to imitate it. 288 00:23:52,100 --> 00:23:56,800 If Imperial Noble Consort Huixian were alive, she might be able to copy a bit. 289 00:23:56,800 --> 00:23:59,900 But Imperial Noble Consort Huixian is long gone. 290 00:23:59,900 --> 00:24:03,000 Hence, there is no one else. 291 00:24:03,000 --> 00:24:07,700 The writing on this, whether that's by Imperial Noble Consort, His Majesty would know. 292 00:24:07,700 --> 00:24:10,800 As for the bracelet, I suppose, 293 00:24:10,800 --> 00:24:14,900 it was to use to lure the assassin to spend time together in Yikun Palace. 294 00:24:14,900 --> 00:24:20,600 Who would've known though someone discovered them and he was startled so he dropped it in his fleeing. 295 00:24:23,240 --> 00:24:27,970 Your Majesty. I did not commit any deeds betraying you. 296 00:24:30,100 --> 00:24:31,600 Imperial Noble Consort. 297 00:24:31,600 --> 00:24:35,800 This assassin, when he came, what were you doing? 298 00:24:35,800 --> 00:24:39,900 I was preparing for bed. Suoxin is my witness. 299 00:24:41,000 --> 00:24:45,400 Noble Consort Jia, have you asked Anhua Hall's 300 00:24:45,400 --> 00:24:48,300 Great Monk, what he was doing then? 301 00:24:48,300 --> 00:24:54,100 Great Monk already confined himself to the second floor of Anhua Hall to cultivate, disallowing access by others. 302 00:24:54,100 --> 00:25:00,000 But with his cultivation, jumping from the second floor shouldn't be hard. 303 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:04,000 Imperial Noble Consort, you bathed to sleep. 304 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:07,500 I suppose the assassin calculated his time to come in time. 305 00:25:07,500 --> 00:25:11,300 Zhenshuo just saw him give you the bracelet a few days ago. 306 00:25:11,300 --> 00:25:16,600 Now a few days after the incident of an assassin in Yikun Palace at night occurred. 307 00:25:16,600 --> 00:25:18,400 A guard saw it. 308 00:25:18,400 --> 00:25:22,600 This assassin was wearing clothing very similar to Great Monk's. 309 00:25:22,600 --> 00:25:25,800 Plus this poetry on the letter. 310 00:25:26,700 --> 00:25:32,200 Your Majesty, these things all adding up seem too coincidental. 311 00:25:32,200 --> 00:25:35,600 I believe there is coincidence in here. 312 00:25:35,600 --> 00:25:39,300 So this matter, I will look into it in detail. 313 00:25:40,110 --> 00:25:45,900 Your Majesty, if I were to have a secret liaison, why wouldn't I have made sure my servants were settled? 314 00:25:45,900 --> 00:25:51,200 Why was it my high guard Sanbao who discovered the assassin? 315 00:25:51,200 --> 00:25:55,800 Such a filthy act of affair is startling to others so naturally you keep it secretive. 316 00:25:55,800 --> 00:25:59,400 If someone unwitting screamed, it's just natural. 317 00:25:59,400 --> 00:26:02,600 His Majesty and I are loving. Why would I need an affair? 318 00:26:02,600 --> 00:26:06,800 His Majesty doesn't see the harem lately and you're busy meeting the Great Monk daily. 319 00:26:06,800 --> 00:26:09,800 It's understandable you developed fondness for the time together. 320 00:26:09,800 --> 00:26:16,300 Your Majesty, I went to Anhua Hall only to pray for Great Qing and no other reason. May you be sage. 321 00:26:16,300 --> 00:26:19,300 Your Majesty, since the letter mentions Suoxin. 322 00:26:19,300 --> 00:26:22,800 Then let Suoxin go to interrogation room and find out. 323 00:26:22,800 --> 00:26:25,100 Your Majesty, Suoxin can't go to the interrogation room. 324 00:26:25,100 --> 00:26:27,400 Imperial Noble Consort, don't you want to prove your innocence? 325 00:26:27,400 --> 00:26:28,700 Alright. 326 00:26:30,400 --> 00:26:34,800 It's not done investigating so this doesn't require the interrogation board yet. 327 00:26:34,800 --> 00:26:38,200 Your Majesty, I'm worried for you too. 328 00:26:38,200 --> 00:26:41,800 You are weary from war matters and invited the great monk in. 329 00:26:41,800 --> 00:26:45,600 Who knew this unsightly thing occurs between him and Imperial Noble Consort. 330 00:26:45,600 --> 00:26:49,200 Such a wife with crooked thoughts. How will the war be smooth? 331 00:26:49,200 --> 00:26:50,800 Enough. 332 00:26:54,670 --> 00:26:57,930 Imperial Noble Consort. You go and rest first. 333 00:27:02,200 --> 00:27:04,200 I take my leave. 334 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:11,300 Mistress. How did this happen? 335 00:27:11,300 --> 00:27:14,800 I have no idea. Let's go back to our palace first. 336 00:27:14,800 --> 00:27:17,000 Imperial Noble Consort, watch out for your health first. 337 00:27:17,000 --> 00:27:20,000 Suoxin, carefully escort Her Highness back. 338 00:27:29,900 --> 00:27:32,600 You managed this matter well. 339 00:27:32,600 --> 00:27:37,800 We can't mess with the Great Monk from the south recklessly. 340 00:27:37,800 --> 00:27:43,300 I invited him to come to the palace for war matters. I will not be reckless. 341 00:27:44,200 --> 00:27:49,400 Fujia, send my word. Check all the palaces for movements. 342 00:27:49,400 --> 00:27:53,300 Then watch who is coming through Anhua Hall, all furtively. 343 00:27:53,300 --> 00:27:55,000 Yes. 344 00:27:55,000 --> 00:27:58,600 Actually besides Imperial Noble Consort being suspicious. 345 00:27:58,600 --> 00:28:02,600 There are lots of palace maids in the palace who all admire the great monk. 346 00:28:02,600 --> 00:28:08,000 This time, the monk coming into the palace uninvited might be to have a liaison with a palace maid. 347 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:10,000 And by mistake he entered Yikun palace. 348 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:14,500 I suppose you are very protective of Imperial Noble consort. 349 00:28:14,500 --> 00:28:18,800 Though there's proof, you won't make a judgment. 350 00:28:20,500 --> 00:28:26,100 Monk Anji is a guest. We can't rile Anhua Hall easily. 351 00:28:26,100 --> 00:28:30,400 Then let's use this clean up the harem. 352 00:28:30,400 --> 00:28:35,700 To see which palace maids aren't prudent. If there are some who are truly not behaving, 353 00:28:35,700 --> 00:28:37,500 Then we can send them out of the palace. 354 00:28:37,500 --> 00:28:40,900 Yes. 355 00:28:43,100 --> 00:28:51,000 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 356 00:29:19,510 --> 00:29:23,060 How is it these troubles always follow us? 357 00:29:27,000 --> 00:29:30,700 The empress seat is vacant and troubles will not cease. 358 00:29:30,700 --> 00:29:34,900 It's true. Someone so docile as Noble Consort Chun even tried to fight for it. 359 00:29:34,900 --> 00:29:37,600 Can only imagine the others. 360 00:29:40,430 --> 00:29:45,850 I see that Empress Xiaoxian died and Noble Consort Chun has suffered loss of favor, 361 00:29:46,900 --> 00:29:49,700 Now Noble Consort Jia is motivated. 362 00:29:49,700 --> 00:29:52,300 Then what do we do? 363 00:29:52,300 --> 00:29:55,400 You tell Li Yu. 364 00:29:55,400 --> 00:29:58,900 Have him look if there is anything strange in the items that supposedly prove me wrong. 365 00:29:58,900 --> 00:30:00,400 Yes. 366 00:30:07,800 --> 00:30:10,400 Greetings to Imperial Noble Consort. 367 00:30:11,900 --> 00:30:14,700 Your Highness, there was assassin in the harem. 368 00:30:14,700 --> 00:30:17,400 I fear it might be due to courtship by palace maids being indiscreet. 369 00:30:17,400 --> 00:30:21,800 Empress Dowager ordered me to search the harem to prove innocence. 370 00:30:25,800 --> 00:30:28,300 Thank you. 371 00:30:28,300 --> 00:30:31,800 Aunt Fujia, I am the supervising palace maid of Yikun Palace. 372 00:30:31,800 --> 00:30:34,400 Would you like to start your search from my room? 373 00:30:34,400 --> 00:30:37,800 Thank you for the convenience. 374 00:30:37,800 --> 00:30:43,100 Come. Search through in detail each and every palace maid quarter. 375 00:30:43,100 --> 00:30:45,000 This way, please. 376 00:30:54,010 --> 00:30:56,070 How do you see this? 377 00:30:59,600 --> 00:31:04,130 Your Majesty, I don't know how this happened. 378 00:31:04,130 --> 00:31:09,590 But I somehow feel Imperial Noble Consort isn't someone who would. 379 00:31:10,820 --> 00:31:12,820 I know that too. 380 00:31:15,940 --> 00:31:24,020 Forgive me for being wordy. Perhaps you ask me this because you might have some suspicion. 381 00:31:26,450 --> 00:31:31,510 Imperial Noble Consort is someone I personally picked. She shares a different bond with me. 382 00:31:31,510 --> 00:31:34,010 Though there are multiple evidences. 383 00:31:34,010 --> 00:31:36,690 I can't believe them wholly. 384 00:31:36,690 --> 00:31:39,410 That Imperial Noble Consort and Great Monk have a liaison. 385 00:31:42,240 --> 00:31:44,760 It concerns Imperial Noble Consort's reputation. 386 00:31:44,760 --> 00:31:49,040 It's good to be more cautious. 387 00:31:49,040 --> 00:31:51,990 Hence I asked my royal mother to see to the matter. 388 00:31:51,990 --> 00:31:54,940 Though she is not overly fond of Imperial Noble Consort, 389 00:31:54,940 --> 00:31:59,190 she is a believer of Buddhism and wouldn't bias easily. 390 00:32:00,150 --> 00:32:04,140 Your Majesty cherishes Imperial Noble Consort quite a bit. 391 00:32:43,410 --> 00:32:45,650 Greetings to Noble Consort Jia. 392 00:32:45,650 --> 00:32:47,790 What brings you here? 393 00:32:48,450 --> 00:32:52,170 Forgive me. There has been an assassin in the harem. 394 00:32:52,170 --> 00:32:58,260 Out of fear that some palace maids might not be too tidy, we're here to search through and we've disturbed your rest. 395 00:32:59,080 --> 00:33:01,080 Imperial Noble Consort's palace has been searched. 396 00:33:01,080 --> 00:33:04,720 Then there's no reason why my palace shouldn't. Go ahead. 397 00:33:04,720 --> 00:33:06,730 We'll be disturbing you then. 398 00:33:20,910 --> 00:33:22,460 Stop there. 399 00:33:30,030 --> 00:33:32,790 What is this on your hand? 400 00:33:35,400 --> 00:33:37,230 Buddhist beads. 401 00:33:39,370 --> 00:33:43,810 The size isn't one for a woman to wear. 402 00:33:44,960 --> 00:33:50,020 It looks to be a man's Buddhist beads. Should look carefully then. 403 00:33:50,020 --> 00:33:55,710 This beeswax color is excellent in color. A very premium quality. 404 00:33:55,710 --> 00:33:59,970 It's certainly not something a palace eunuch or maid can have. 405 00:33:59,970 --> 00:34:02,380 It's not His Majesty's size either. 406 00:34:02,380 --> 00:34:05,960 Where did this Buddhist beads come from? Say it clearly. 407 00:34:06,960 --> 00:34:10,050 Matron. Spare me. 408 00:34:10,050 --> 00:34:13,360 This is good. Capture the thief here. 409 00:34:13,360 --> 00:34:15,010 Go ahead, please. 410 00:34:15,010 --> 00:34:16,690 Come. 411 00:34:17,880 --> 00:34:19,460 - Take her down. - Ma'am. 412 00:34:19,460 --> 00:34:20,760 I didn't steal it, Ma'am. 413 00:34:20,760 --> 00:34:22,640 - Qixiang Palace has been searched thoroughly. - I really didn't! 414 00:34:22,640 --> 00:34:24,480 Nothing wrong. 415 00:34:25,340 --> 00:34:28,260 This maiden's Buddhist beads comes from unclear source. 416 00:34:28,260 --> 00:34:30,680 It must be interrogated thoroughly. 417 00:34:31,260 --> 00:34:33,250 I take my leave first. 418 00:34:33,250 --> 00:34:35,310 You're with heavy burden. 419 00:34:39,150 --> 00:34:45,690 [ Twilight Harbors Gold ] 420 00:34:47,900 --> 00:34:52,830 Royal Mother, that ice bureau maiden Ai'er. How's the interrogation coming along? 421 00:34:52,830 --> 00:34:54,730 She's easily frightened. 422 00:34:54,730 --> 00:34:57,390 Fujia asked once and she confessed everything. 423 00:34:57,390 --> 00:35:01,950 That Buddhist beads, she begged it from Great Monk's disciple Anduo. 424 00:35:01,950 --> 00:35:06,280 For the sake of praying for her blessing, she wears it always. 425 00:35:06,910 --> 00:35:12,860 A man's Buddhist beads, she wears daily like that. That Ai'er is really untidy. 426 00:35:13,620 --> 00:35:19,260 That Anduo gives away his personal item so easily and that's too reckless. 427 00:35:19,260 --> 00:35:23,830 Is it possible that this Anduo is the one who ventured into Yikun Palace at night? 428 00:35:23,830 --> 00:35:29,460 That night Anduo was a light keeper at Anhua Hall and lots of people saw him. 429 00:35:29,460 --> 00:35:34,300 Furthermore, Ai'er lives in the ice bureau. 430 00:35:34,300 --> 00:35:39,320 Anduo even if he was to have an liaison with her, he wouldn't have gone to Yikun Palace. 431 00:35:40,430 --> 00:35:44,920 Royal Mother, then what is your plan for handling Ai'er? 432 00:35:45,480 --> 00:35:51,620 100 whips and have everyone in the palace watch as an example. 433 00:35:51,620 --> 00:35:53,060 Yes. 434 00:35:54,330 --> 00:36:01,080 Now we've searched and determined the assassin incident is unrelated to the palace maids. 435 00:36:01,080 --> 00:36:05,300 Then Imperial Noble Consort's side, Emperor, requires more thorough investigation by you. 436 00:36:05,300 --> 00:36:07,120 I understand. 437 00:36:09,390 --> 00:36:15,640 By the way, Noble Consort Jia found evidene and gave it to you. Where are those items then? 438 00:36:16,260 --> 00:36:21,120 Those filthy items are unsightly. I've conferred them. 439 00:36:22,590 --> 00:36:29,390 Emperor. I'm afraid you still don't want to face this. 440 00:36:30,540 --> 00:36:36,000 Royal Mother, let's deal with Ai'er first. 441 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:39,300 As for Anhua Hall, following the assassin incident, 442 00:36:39,300 --> 00:36:42,520 let's have Great Monk move in and out less. 443 00:36:46,440 --> 00:36:48,170 That's fine too. 444 00:36:53,430 --> 00:36:59,110 His Majesty is easily suspicious. Yikun Palace had an assassin and aside from me as the witness, there were others too. 445 00:36:59,110 --> 00:37:01,820 But His Majesty wouldn't trust all of it. 446 00:37:01,820 --> 00:37:05,950 This step of yours might have been rushed a bit. 447 00:37:07,610 --> 00:37:10,010 Not rushed at all. 448 00:37:15,510 --> 00:37:21,010 Crown Prince is already the king now. And I'm only one step away from the empress seat. 449 00:37:21,010 --> 00:37:24,780 If I can step over this last step, isn't that double bliss? 450 00:37:24,780 --> 00:37:27,960 And Great Monk in the palace is a good opportunity. 451 00:37:27,960 --> 00:37:32,020 Actually I already know these items alone, 452 00:37:32,020 --> 00:37:35,870 would be hard pressed to cause His Majesty to punish Imperial Noble Console severely. 453 00:37:35,870 --> 00:37:41,650 But you must know this. What is utmost important in becoming an empress? 454 00:37:41,650 --> 00:37:43,930 Clean reputation. 455 00:37:50,980 --> 00:37:57,060 A woman who's been bound by unclean rumors. How will she become the mother of the nation? 456 00:37:57,060 --> 00:37:59,550 I had always planned, 457 00:37:59,550 --> 00:38:03,380 if His Majesty heeds my words and investigates Imperial Royal Consort severely, 458 00:38:03,380 --> 00:38:08,580 then there will be a seed planted between them and His Majesty wouldn't set her as empress. 459 00:38:08,580 --> 00:38:12,990 If he doesn't investigate, and the rumors fly rampant, 460 00:38:12,990 --> 00:38:16,370 at the time, once the mention of setting empress comes up, 461 00:38:16,370 --> 00:38:21,730 the royal court and the harem will all object and it will be hard for her to become empress. 462 00:38:21,730 --> 00:38:26,030 But right now, His Majesty has this incident suppressed. 463 00:38:27,310 --> 00:38:32,930 Then let's add some fire and let this burn harder. 464 00:38:32,930 --> 00:38:37,990 That Ai'er is quite useful. 465 00:38:51,450 --> 00:38:52,760 Be careful, Imperial Royal Consort. 466 00:38:52,760 --> 00:38:54,540 His Majesty hasn't come to the harem for a long period. 467 00:38:54,540 --> 00:38:58,650 Imperial Noble Consorts meets Great Monk daily. It's only understandable they develop a fondness. 468 00:38:58,650 --> 00:39:02,380 Your Majesty, I've not committed acts betraying you. 469 00:39:02,380 --> 00:39:08,510 I go to Anhua Hall only to pray for Great Qing and nothing else. May Your Majesty be sage. 470 00:39:47,400 --> 00:39:49,760 It's time to eat. 471 00:39:49,760 --> 00:39:52,680 I said you. Eat. 472 00:39:55,220 --> 00:39:57,240 My Buddhist beads. 473 00:39:57,240 --> 00:40:00,360 When will I get it back? 474 00:40:01,210 --> 00:40:04,220 This isn't the time for you to worry about that Buddhist bead. 475 00:40:04,220 --> 00:40:08,160 You'll be lucky if you can spare your life. 476 00:40:08,160 --> 00:40:12,040 Think it through. This 100 whips. 477 00:40:12,040 --> 00:40:15,610 Can you survive it? It's hard to say. 478 00:40:15,610 --> 00:40:18,970 How does it matter if I can survive it? 479 00:40:18,970 --> 00:40:21,220 I have no family. 480 00:40:21,220 --> 00:40:25,440 Only Master Anduo is good to me in this palace. 481 00:40:25,440 --> 00:40:30,070 He pities me. I can't ruin him. 482 00:40:30,780 --> 00:40:32,310 Master Anduo is alright, right? 483 00:40:32,310 --> 00:40:35,250 Master Anduo is badly affected by you. 484 00:40:35,250 --> 00:40:39,610 Think about it. You asked for Buddhist beads to keep. 485 00:40:39,610 --> 00:40:42,040 And you get a 100 whips. 486 00:40:42,040 --> 00:40:44,100 Then what about Master Anduo? 487 00:40:44,100 --> 00:40:48,350 Though His Majesty and Empress Dowager haven't sought him. 488 00:40:48,350 --> 00:40:52,090 That's due to him being a high monk. 489 00:40:52,090 --> 00:40:55,270 But one day he steps outside the royal gate. 490 00:40:55,270 --> 00:40:58,220 Then it's hard to say. 491 00:40:58,220 --> 00:41:01,020 Did you ruin him or what? 492 00:41:03,800 --> 00:41:08,440 My whole life. I will just die. 493 00:41:08,440 --> 00:41:13,130 But I can't ruin Master Anduo. 494 00:41:14,380 --> 00:41:18,250 But you know there is a way too. 495 00:41:19,300 --> 00:41:22,070 I'll help you with a solution. 496 00:41:22,070 --> 00:41:25,650 Maybe you can let them too busy to deal with Master Anduo. 497 00:41:25,650 --> 00:41:29,090 And his life can be spared. 498 00:41:29,090 --> 00:41:30,120 What's the way? 499 00:41:30,120 --> 00:41:33,030 Listen. I'll tell you. 500 00:42:21,570 --> 00:42:28,270 Master. I gave my personal beads to a maiden out of momentary pity. 501 00:42:28,270 --> 00:42:30,490 Have i done wrong? 502 00:42:32,680 --> 00:42:36,610 When you gave it to her, what were you thinking? 503 00:42:36,610 --> 00:42:38,550 I saw her pitiful in all aspects. 504 00:42:38,550 --> 00:42:43,000 I wanted to be blessed with our Buddhist blessing. Achieve internal peace. 505 00:42:43,860 --> 00:42:46,950 You had no personal desire, then how are you at fault? 506 00:42:46,950 --> 00:42:48,750 But because of me, 507 00:42:48,750 --> 00:42:53,880 you've been implicated and my brothers too, confined at Anhua Hall. 508 00:42:53,880 --> 00:42:57,300 And implicated that maiden to be beaten by whips. 509 00:42:58,050 --> 00:43:01,490 Confined at Anhua Hall wasn't due to you. 510 00:43:01,490 --> 00:43:06,960 It's due to me. As for that innocent maid who's punished. 511 00:43:06,960 --> 00:43:09,710 Let's pray together for her. 512 00:43:09,710 --> 00:43:11,910 Yes, Master. 513 00:43:20,010 --> 00:43:25,850 Palace maid Ai'er commits misconduct of accepting item privately. 514 00:43:26,960 --> 00:43:31,500 By Imperial Empress Dowager's order, she is to whipped a hundred times, as her consequence. 515 00:43:31,500 --> 00:43:33,060 Carry it out. 516 00:43:34,570 --> 00:43:38,180 This Ai'er is so pitiful. She only asked for a Buddhist bead. 517 00:43:38,180 --> 00:43:42,470 I only accepted a bead bracelet to beg for blessing. 518 00:43:42,470 --> 00:43:46,280 But what I did, how does it even compare to Imperial Noble Consort? 519 00:43:46,280 --> 00:43:48,300 Ridiculous! 520 00:43:48,300 --> 00:43:53,710 To let a palace maid scream that out in the open court. 521 00:43:53,710 --> 00:43:55,950 I'm incompetent. 522 00:44:00,010 --> 00:44:08,020 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 523 00:44:20,320 --> 00:44:22,940 ♫Intoxicated by the falling flower petals in the plum garden♫ 524 00:44:22,940 --> 00:44:26,930 ♫ as if this life were our first time we have met. ♫ 525 00:44:30,540 --> 00:44:33,150 ♫ Black silken hair reflecting the frosty moonlight, ♫ 526 00:44:33,150 --> 00:44:38,760 ♫ Hands joined together, for our innumerable mortal lives. ♫ 527 00:44:40,820 --> 00:44:43,560 ♫ The burden of concern on my mind has paled rose-kissed cheeks, ♫ 528 00:44:43,560 --> 00:44:48,170 ♫ Yearning now turns into confusion. ♫ 529 00:44:51,280 --> 00:44:53,750 ♫ Glistening teardrops cover the pledge, ♫ 530 00:44:53,750 --> 00:44:59,330 ♫ joining hands for a lifetime, when in the past did he change it? ♫ 531 00:44:59,330 --> 00:45:01,870 ♫ Flowers start out blossoming in splendor, but are easily destroyed ♫ 532 00:45:01,870 --> 00:45:04,490 ♫ Who is that plucking on qin (zither) strings? ♫ 533 00:45:04,490 --> 00:45:07,180 ♫ When love becomes deep, people are prone to separate. ♫ 534 00:45:07,180 --> 00:45:09,670 ♫ Alone, I sing the sad song of parting. ♫ 535 00:45:09,670 --> 00:45:12,240 ♫ Twilight is tardy, spring is late. ♫ 536 00:45:12,240 --> 00:45:14,870 ♫ With graceful reasoning, like it had been empty dream, with sighs. ♫ 537 00:45:14,870 --> 00:45:20,830 ♫ Let it flow away with the river of time. ♫ 538 00:45:21,910 --> 00:45:26,740 ♫ Vast years apart, with no clear date of return or hope, ♫ 539 00:45:26,740 --> 00:45:32,280 ♫ Regretfully not admitting the care held deep within my heart. ♫ 540 00:45:32,280 --> 00:45:37,020 ♫ Moonlight flows like water, washing away the pretentiousness of the past affairs. ♫ 541 00:45:37,020 --> 00:45:42,560 ♫ Sincerity now is the only thing left to depend upon. ♫ 542 00:45:42,560 --> 00:45:47,380 ♫ In the endless night, I cannot put down the gray hairs to pursue youth. ♫ 543 00:45:47,380 --> 00:45:52,830 ♫ Nor dare to look at you quietly from afar. ♫ 544 00:45:52,830 --> 00:45:57,660 ♫ If we can have another lifetime together, may we both be commoners. ♫ 545 00:45:57,660 --> 00:46:03,960 ♫ Reunited, and again pledging faithfully to stand by each other. ♫ 51076