Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:04,150 --> 00:00:12,000 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:01:55,300 --> 00:01:59,510 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 3 00:01:59,510 --> 00:02:02,400 Episode 63 4 00:02:11,090 --> 00:02:13,140 - Stop the sedan now. - Stop. 5 00:02:21,730 --> 00:02:24,370 Us siblings haven't seen each other in so long. You needn't carry out a grand gesture. 6 00:02:24,370 --> 00:02:28,000 No, before we are siblings, we are king and subject. 7 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:30,910 Hengchuo wouldn't dare to act improper. 8 00:02:43,150 --> 00:02:46,780 These years, I've yearned for you all along. 9 00:02:48,020 --> 00:02:51,390 Do you still remember what this is? 10 00:02:52,600 --> 00:02:53,710 I don't. 11 00:02:53,710 --> 00:02:55,590 How could you not remember this? 12 00:02:55,590 --> 00:02:58,220 You gifted this to me before you married off. 13 00:02:58,220 --> 00:02:59,870 Gold threaded silk cage. 14 00:02:59,870 --> 00:03:02,150 You love to play with this when you were young. 15 00:03:04,010 --> 00:03:09,450 When one lives in a cage, why would they want to play with an insect cage? 16 00:03:09,450 --> 00:03:13,350 Your Majesty, I really don't remember. 17 00:03:13,350 --> 00:03:18,040 It's getting late. Hengchuo shall return to the manor first. 18 00:03:18,950 --> 00:03:23,480 You should hurry and move to reside in Cining Palace long term. 19 00:03:23,480 --> 00:03:27,410 Royal Mother worries you the most. 20 00:03:29,670 --> 00:03:35,200 After I birth this child, I will go accompany Royal Mother. 21 00:03:35,200 --> 00:03:37,530 The filial piety I owe her. 22 00:03:37,530 --> 00:03:40,090 I will make up with the rest of my life. 23 00:03:41,050 --> 00:03:43,150 May Your Majesty as well. 24 00:04:03,130 --> 00:04:04,980 My little sister. 25 00:04:06,190 --> 00:04:08,630 He will never forgive me. 26 00:04:19,110 --> 00:04:22,210 How long will His Majesty confine me? 27 00:04:23,010 --> 00:04:25,600 Mistress, you should wait. 28 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:29,120 Maybe His Majesty will release you very soon. 29 00:04:29,120 --> 00:04:31,490 Letting me go. 30 00:04:32,970 --> 00:04:36,610 When will he let my children go? 31 00:04:40,400 --> 00:04:43,610 I miss Yongcheng so much. 32 00:04:43,610 --> 00:04:47,760 Yongxuan and Yongxin. 33 00:04:48,870 --> 00:04:50,930 Yu clan donated grains to His Majesty. 34 00:04:50,930 --> 00:04:53,960 And assisted our Great Qing in conquering Dzungar. 35 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:58,080 His Majesty will be mindful of the Yu clan and you as well. 36 00:04:58,080 --> 00:05:00,430 I heard the king of Barin sent you a letter. 37 00:05:00,430 --> 00:05:02,490 What did he say? 38 00:05:02,490 --> 00:05:04,550 What else could he say? 39 00:05:04,550 --> 00:05:07,170 He consoled me for my pain of losing my daughter. 40 00:05:07,170 --> 00:05:09,830 And told me to rile up my energy. 41 00:05:12,860 --> 00:05:15,120 His Lordship is looking at the big picture. 42 00:05:15,120 --> 00:05:16,870 Dzungar war has just been resolved. 43 00:05:16,870 --> 00:05:19,390 His Majesty rewarded the entire Barin clan handsomely. 44 00:05:19,390 --> 00:05:21,890 It's paying respect to you. 45 00:05:23,850 --> 00:05:25,950 Enough. 46 00:05:25,950 --> 00:05:29,270 I know you're aching that 6th princess is gone. 47 00:05:29,270 --> 00:05:35,860 But His Majesty, as long as he continues to favor you, in another year or half, you'll have another child. 48 00:05:42,250 --> 00:05:44,900 I already ordered the map to be redrawn. 49 00:05:44,900 --> 00:05:49,880 To measure out the Dzungar location in detail and convey it to Imperial land. 50 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:53,130 You completed your ancestor's dream. 51 00:05:53,130 --> 00:05:57,830 We ought to celebrate with the whole nation and report to the ancestors. 52 00:05:57,830 --> 00:06:03,410 After suppressing Dzungar, the border lands have not be willing to subjugate to my Han tribe. 53 00:06:04,590 --> 00:06:07,140 Han tribe and Dzungar have always been close. 54 00:06:07,140 --> 00:06:12,250 You suppressed Dzungar already so suppressing Han is just a matter of time. 55 00:06:12,250 --> 00:06:14,320 I also think that way. 56 00:06:15,370 --> 00:06:20,810 Ruyi, I have something which I would like to discuss with you. 57 00:06:21,560 --> 00:06:25,550 After suppressing Dzungar, all the nations came to congratulate. 58 00:06:25,550 --> 00:06:30,940 This war, Jin's maiden Yu clan contributed hugely. 59 00:06:30,940 --> 00:06:33,640 They've contributed to both the court and the harem. 60 00:06:33,640 --> 00:06:39,360 I was thinking, in this type of celebration, if the house of Jin of the maiden Yu clan doesn't attend, 61 00:06:39,360 --> 00:06:41,910 I fear Yu clan would hold dissent. 62 00:06:42,660 --> 00:06:44,770 Your Majesty means to? 63 00:06:44,770 --> 00:06:49,110 After Jin was put on house confinement, she's been treated as a second class attendant. 64 00:06:49,110 --> 00:06:51,310 And taking on whips daily. 65 00:06:51,310 --> 00:06:55,790 I am thinking, on the account of the Yu clan's pride, 66 00:06:55,790 --> 00:06:59,600 I would like to stop her whipping and restore her as Noble Consort. 67 00:06:59,600 --> 00:07:02,470 In the future, if she should meet her Yu clansmen, 68 00:07:02,470 --> 00:07:06,060 she wouldn't say we mistreated her or wronged her. 69 00:07:11,410 --> 00:07:13,350 The state affair is the priority. 70 00:07:13,350 --> 00:07:15,850 you can make the decision. 71 00:07:21,550 --> 00:07:25,710 Ruyi, I have no choice either. 72 00:07:25,710 --> 00:07:27,440 I've compromised you. 73 00:07:43,190 --> 00:07:47,430 Noble Consort Jia is really something. As soon as she's out, she's transformed. 74 00:07:47,430 --> 00:07:49,590 And putting on the air of a noble consort again. 75 00:07:49,590 --> 00:07:55,790 I hear His Majesty is allowing 4th prince to frequent Qixing Palace to pay his greetings. 76 00:08:09,990 --> 00:08:12,560 Greetings to Mother. 77 00:08:14,060 --> 00:08:15,680 Son. 78 00:08:18,060 --> 00:08:19,860 It's so great. 79 00:08:20,940 --> 00:08:24,520 So good. So good. 80 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:26,350 Mother is able to see you often again. 81 00:08:26,350 --> 00:08:27,990 Mother, you've suffered. 82 00:08:27,990 --> 00:08:31,010 Do you have any instructions for me? 83 00:08:34,610 --> 00:08:36,060 Come. 84 00:08:36,060 --> 00:08:40,580 I went to Xiefang Hall just now and saw your brothers Yongxuan and Yongxin. 85 00:08:40,580 --> 00:08:44,570 On account of His Majesty's grace, I even met the Yu envoy a few days ago. 86 00:08:44,570 --> 00:08:47,100 There are two important things I need to discuss with you. 87 00:08:47,100 --> 00:08:48,110 Sit. 88 00:08:48,110 --> 00:08:50,850 Mother, what chaos are you trying to create this time? 89 00:08:50,850 --> 00:08:53,900 Don't forget you only got restored to your title and released just a few days ago. 90 00:08:53,900 --> 00:08:56,070 Don't be holding these crooked thoughts again. 91 00:08:56,070 --> 00:08:58,550 What crooked thoughts? 92 00:08:59,150 --> 00:09:03,090 I did it all for you, so you can be the crown prince. 93 00:09:03,090 --> 00:09:05,530 But why are you giving up first? 94 00:09:06,110 --> 00:09:07,670 I don't dare. 95 00:09:07,670 --> 00:09:09,360 You go ahead. 96 00:09:12,610 --> 00:09:17,030 The matter is about your marriage. 97 00:09:17,030 --> 00:09:19,480 I've been keeping an eye on any good family for you. 98 00:09:19,480 --> 00:09:21,340 His Majesty already consented to me. 99 00:09:21,340 --> 00:09:24,880 That as long as I am fond of them, His Majesty will appoint the marriage for you. 100 00:09:24,880 --> 00:09:28,610 - Really? - The emperor's words wouldn't be false. 101 00:09:28,610 --> 00:09:31,180 Then which noble lady have you come to be fond of? 102 00:09:31,180 --> 00:09:35,540 When Late Emperor was still alive, he was closest to his brother Prince Heyi. 103 00:09:35,540 --> 00:09:39,420 Prince Heyi's second daughter married Fu Senge. 104 00:09:39,420 --> 00:09:41,020 The two have a daughter. 105 00:09:41,020 --> 00:09:43,190 She's smart and kind and graceful. 106 00:09:43,190 --> 00:09:46,120 She's perfectly suited to marry you as your main wife. 107 00:09:46,790 --> 00:09:48,850 But would they be willing? 108 00:09:50,270 --> 00:09:53,600 Husband and wife are one no matter who is richer or poorer. 109 00:09:53,600 --> 00:09:55,590 Of course they are willing. 110 00:09:56,210 --> 00:09:58,890 Why would His Majesty treasure Empress Xiaoxian? 111 00:09:58,890 --> 00:10:02,100 It's because of her family background and their power. 112 00:10:02,100 --> 00:10:08,070 As long as you can marry Fu Senge's daughter, they will be great back lean for us. 113 00:10:08,070 --> 00:10:09,520 The second matter then? 114 00:10:09,520 --> 00:10:12,510 The second matter is even more important. 115 00:10:12,510 --> 00:10:15,430 Someone's already put in words for you. 116 00:10:16,810 --> 00:10:20,290 A few days ago, Yu clan came to congratulate us. 117 00:10:20,290 --> 00:10:24,780 The envoy tried to ask me if I have the intention to set the crown prince. 118 00:10:24,780 --> 00:10:30,090 He mentioned how Empress Xiaoxian's two sons died early. 119 00:10:30,090 --> 00:10:32,080 And I seem to love Yongcheng, 120 00:10:32,080 --> 00:10:35,360 so Yongcheng should be named as Empress Xiaoxian's foster son. 121 00:10:35,360 --> 00:10:40,130 So someone can pray and make tribute before Empress Xiaoxian. 122 00:10:43,780 --> 00:10:47,520 Fu Heng, you are Empress Xiaoxian's younger brother. 123 00:10:47,520 --> 00:10:49,390 You tell me. 124 00:10:49,390 --> 00:10:52,090 Empress Xiaoxian adored 4th prince while she was alive. 125 00:10:52,090 --> 00:10:53,910 She took him to Changchun Palace often. 126 00:10:53,910 --> 00:10:55,520 That's the truth. 127 00:10:56,080 --> 00:11:01,110 However, Empress Xiaoxian never mentioned about wanting to raise 4th prince. 128 00:11:01,110 --> 00:11:05,410 I presume Empress Xiaoxian was only regarding 4th prince as one should regard as the main mother of the central palace. 129 00:11:05,410 --> 00:11:08,290 Just the kind of care for all royal princes. 130 00:11:13,680 --> 00:11:16,240 Mother, is that suitable? 131 00:11:16,240 --> 00:11:17,740 Not suitable. 132 00:11:17,740 --> 00:11:19,900 Mother. This isn't suitable. 133 00:11:19,900 --> 00:11:22,930 What? Why not? 134 00:11:22,930 --> 00:11:28,830 Yongcheng. As long as I have one last breath left, I will fight till the end for you. 135 00:11:29,340 --> 00:11:34,960 Your lacking is that you came to be born through me instead of through the empress. 136 00:11:34,960 --> 00:11:39,330 When Empress Xiaoxian was alive, I mentioned it to her before. 137 00:11:39,330 --> 00:11:42,330 To have her raise you and take you as her foster son. 138 00:11:42,330 --> 00:11:46,110 Mother. Royal Mother has her own biological son, 12th prince too. 139 00:11:46,110 --> 00:11:49,430 Yes, let's say I am adopted by Empress Xiaoxian and become her foster son. 140 00:11:49,430 --> 00:11:51,790 What then there? What use? 141 00:11:51,790 --> 00:11:53,890 The current central palace is only the step empress. 142 00:11:53,890 --> 00:11:55,630 Empress Xiaoxian is the main empress. 143 00:11:55,630 --> 00:11:59,620 At her rate? She can't compare to Empress Xiaoxian. 144 00:11:59,620 --> 00:12:04,290 Even her son can't be compared to Empress Xiaoxian's sons. 145 00:12:04,290 --> 00:12:07,580 Or else, why is it that when 2nd and 7th prince were still young. 146 00:12:07,580 --> 00:12:09,330 His Majesty already wanted to set them as crown prince. 147 00:12:09,330 --> 00:12:13,540 Now 12th prince is already how old? But His Majesty never mentioned. 148 00:12:22,460 --> 00:12:26,670 Then -- let's be prudent on this. 149 00:12:26,670 --> 00:12:28,690 Be a devoted son to me. 150 00:12:37,530 --> 00:12:39,790 I don't know what's wrong with this year. 151 00:12:39,790 --> 00:12:45,130 The weather is hot indeed but I always feel so chilly. 152 00:12:45,690 --> 00:12:50,130 Maybe my body has truly gone haggard. 153 00:12:50,130 --> 00:12:52,540 The years rush people to age. 154 00:12:52,540 --> 00:12:56,730 Who wouldn't want to hold the time and freeze it? 155 00:12:56,730 --> 00:12:59,470 Who doesn't have a day when they get old? 156 00:12:59,470 --> 00:13:05,130 Just that I hear Noble Consort Jia has to put on makeup for hours before you're willing to leave the door. 157 00:13:05,130 --> 00:13:12,150 Even in the late night, you have to soak your hands and feet in ginseng and rose water. 158 00:13:12,150 --> 00:13:15,300 I heard it and I felt tired already. 159 00:13:15,300 --> 00:13:19,700 A woman, if she doesn't even care about her appearance, 160 00:13:19,700 --> 00:13:24,590 and doesn't know how to dress herself, then how is she a woman? 161 00:13:24,590 --> 00:13:26,660 Noble Consort Jia is so generous in mind. 162 00:13:26,660 --> 00:13:30,730 8th prince's leg is dumb and 4th prince isn't as favored anymore. 163 00:13:30,730 --> 00:13:33,480 You can still think about dolling yourself up daily. 164 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:36,840 We really can't learn from you. 165 00:13:36,840 --> 00:13:42,220 Yongcheng got harmed by a petty man and even Yongxuan fell off the horse. 166 00:13:42,220 --> 00:13:45,210 But they are His Majesty's sons regardless of what. 167 00:13:45,210 --> 00:13:49,450 Even if one has a bad leg and one isn't favored now, 168 00:13:49,450 --> 00:13:52,160 that still makes them precious royal heirs. 169 00:13:53,670 --> 00:13:57,270 Among the concubines and consorts, Noble Consort Jia has the most sons. 170 00:13:57,270 --> 00:13:59,550 And that's admirable. 171 00:13:59,550 --> 00:14:03,870 But then again, Yongzhang is courteous and stable. 172 00:14:03,870 --> 00:14:07,010 Yongqi is even more so the right hand assistant to His Majesty. 173 00:14:07,010 --> 00:14:13,070 A royal prince should be like them to be called filial descendants. 174 00:14:14,030 --> 00:14:17,630 When I think about Emperor Kangxi's 8th and 9th sons, 175 00:14:17,630 --> 00:14:21,440 fighting over the throne, they were stripped of their titles and banished by the late emperor. 176 00:14:21,440 --> 00:14:25,160 One became called Acina. And the other Seshe. 177 00:14:25,160 --> 00:14:26,760 Such shame. 178 00:14:26,760 --> 00:14:30,520 No sign of a royal heir whatsoever. 179 00:14:31,130 --> 00:14:36,020 You are comparing Emperor Kangxi's 8th prince to my 4th prince? 180 00:14:37,340 --> 00:14:42,520 Noble Consort Jia is overly mindful. Are you saying His Majesty would have such a son? 181 00:14:43,520 --> 00:14:47,220 His Majesty's son would naturally be not like so. 182 00:14:47,220 --> 00:14:51,810 Especially since they are mine. The 4th and the 8th. 183 00:14:51,810 --> 00:14:54,130 Both lucky numbers. 184 00:14:54,130 --> 00:14:59,190 The founding emperor was an 8th prince and Late Emperor was the 4th son who ascended. 185 00:14:59,190 --> 00:15:00,830 His Majesty was also the 4th prince. 186 00:15:00,830 --> 00:15:07,360 Even if my sons aren't so great, they have inherited their ancestor's luck. 187 00:15:07,360 --> 00:15:09,470 I don't suppose they can go too bad. 188 00:15:18,840 --> 00:15:22,750 The royal princes will be protected by the ancestors indeed. 189 00:15:22,750 --> 00:15:27,230 Just that, Noble Consort Jia, you lack prudence. 190 00:15:27,990 --> 00:15:30,080 I know. 191 00:15:32,350 --> 00:15:34,890 Fine then. Let's scatter now. 192 00:15:34,890 --> 00:15:36,660 You all return. 193 00:15:38,230 --> 00:15:39,510 Your Highness. 194 00:15:39,510 --> 00:15:41,020 Your Highness, what's wrong? 195 00:15:41,020 --> 00:15:42,780 Empress. 196 00:15:43,820 --> 00:15:45,410 Your Highness. 197 00:15:46,930 --> 00:15:50,350 We didn't get to go to the garden place to escape the heat, so it's been too hot for you. 198 00:15:50,350 --> 00:15:52,320 I already instructed the ice bureau. 199 00:15:52,320 --> 00:15:55,030 The provision to you will be ample. 200 00:15:55,640 --> 00:15:57,800 It's fine not to go to the garden too. 201 00:15:57,800 --> 00:16:00,440 It's such a bother on the carriages and horses too. 202 00:16:00,440 --> 00:16:03,390 And being in Forbidden City, 203 00:16:03,390 --> 00:16:07,540 it's more convenient for Hengti and Hengchuo to visit me. 204 00:16:07,540 --> 00:16:08,940 Yes. 205 00:16:08,940 --> 00:16:13,550 Royal Mother's hand transcribed sutra. I've already had them distributed. 206 00:16:13,550 --> 00:16:16,140 It's a good deed. 207 00:16:16,140 --> 00:16:20,090 And I feel at peace transcribing it as well. 208 00:16:20,980 --> 00:16:25,330 Royal Mother, please enjoy your retirement with peace. I will be devoted to you. 209 00:16:26,400 --> 00:16:30,110 Your Majesty, Empress fainted suddenly. 210 00:16:30,110 --> 00:16:31,300 How? 211 00:16:31,300 --> 00:16:33,580 Emperor, don't ask, just go and take a look. 212 00:16:33,580 --> 00:16:35,230 I take my leave. 213 00:16:35,230 --> 00:16:36,650 Let's go. 214 00:16:38,360 --> 00:16:41,920 You scared me. I didn't know it was such a good news. 215 00:16:41,920 --> 00:16:44,340 Your Highness, His Majesty is here. 216 00:16:44,340 --> 00:16:46,390 Greetings to Your Majesty. - Get on up. 217 00:16:46,390 --> 00:16:48,330 Your Majesty. 218 00:16:48,330 --> 00:16:49,470 How is Empress? 219 00:16:49,470 --> 00:16:52,350 Replying to Your Majesty, the empress has a pregnancy pulse. 220 00:16:52,350 --> 00:16:54,330 About two months. 221 00:16:55,960 --> 00:16:58,260 Really? - It's certain. 222 00:16:58,260 --> 00:17:00,690 Just that it's been hot. 223 00:17:00,690 --> 00:17:03,010 Empress is pregnant and her body is weak. 224 00:17:03,010 --> 00:17:06,020 Plus she was emotional and thus she fainted. 225 00:17:06,020 --> 00:17:09,590 These days she must rest quietly to stabilize. 226 00:17:09,590 --> 00:17:12,860 Great. Jiang Yubin, you must help Empress nurture. 227 00:17:12,860 --> 00:17:14,690 So see that Empress and the royal fetus are well. 228 00:17:14,690 --> 00:17:17,880 Yes. I shall go prepare now. 229 00:17:19,100 --> 00:17:23,030 Your Majesty, do you think it's Jingsi? 230 00:17:23,030 --> 00:17:27,590 She's worried we are lonely without her so she's reincarnated to come back to us. 231 00:17:27,590 --> 00:17:29,220 Yes. 232 00:17:29,220 --> 00:17:32,940 It must be Jingsi missing us and coming back. 233 00:17:32,940 --> 00:17:34,700 Great that you're well. 234 00:17:34,700 --> 00:17:38,340 If you or the fetus gets harmed, 235 00:17:38,340 --> 00:17:41,890 then Noble Consort Jia couldn't make up for it even if she died ten thousand times. 236 00:17:41,890 --> 00:17:43,360 What? 237 00:17:43,360 --> 00:17:46,530 When I was coming in, I saw them outside. 238 00:17:46,530 --> 00:17:48,760 Did Noble Consort Jia offend Empress again? 239 00:17:48,760 --> 00:17:50,760 Noble Consort Jia spoke out of line. 240 00:17:50,760 --> 00:17:52,780 And offended the ancestors and Your Majesty. 241 00:17:52,780 --> 00:17:56,500 So Sister was speaking for Your Majesty's and ancestor's sake to remind Noble Consort Jia. 242 00:17:56,500 --> 00:17:58,700 And she became upset. 243 00:18:01,980 --> 00:18:03,850 What did she say? 244 00:18:03,850 --> 00:18:08,980 Just what Noble Consort Jia said . . . it's linked to princes. 245 00:18:08,980 --> 00:18:12,250 I am a mother and should not speak more. 246 00:18:12,250 --> 00:18:14,110 You may say it. 247 00:18:23,220 --> 00:18:25,760 His Majesty went in for so long. 248 00:18:25,760 --> 00:18:27,820 He's still not coming out. 249 00:18:27,820 --> 00:18:31,430 Empress wouldn't really be in trouble, right? 250 00:18:31,430 --> 00:18:33,810 Empress is blessed by the heavens. 251 00:18:33,810 --> 00:18:35,940 She will be fine. 252 00:18:36,690 --> 00:18:39,060 It's so hot. 253 00:18:39,060 --> 00:18:42,180 How long are we supposed to wait here? 254 00:18:44,500 --> 00:18:48,110 We are all worried about Empress's health. 255 00:18:48,110 --> 00:18:50,750 So we are all content to wait for the news. 256 00:18:50,750 --> 00:18:53,610 Noble Consort Jia, if you are flustered, 257 00:18:53,610 --> 00:18:55,820 you can just go back first. 258 00:18:55,820 --> 00:18:57,770 Since His Majesty is inside anyway. 259 00:18:57,770 --> 00:19:01,120 Later, we will let him know. 260 00:19:01,120 --> 00:19:04,220 Empress is just too weak anyway. 261 00:19:04,220 --> 00:19:07,570 She was just dizzy. She didn't faint and collapse. 262 00:19:07,570 --> 00:19:10,850 Why bother with the big drama? 263 00:19:14,200 --> 00:19:17,410 Everyone waited long. Empress is fine now. 264 00:19:17,410 --> 00:19:20,920 His Majesty is asking everyone to go inside. 265 00:19:26,810 --> 00:19:30,980 I summoned you in to tell you a good news. 266 00:19:30,980 --> 00:19:33,040 Empress is pregnant. 267 00:19:34,970 --> 00:19:36,630 Congratulations, Your Majesty. 268 00:19:36,630 --> 00:19:38,690 Congratulations, Empress. 269 00:19:38,690 --> 00:19:40,000 Everyone get up and sit. 270 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:42,130 Thank you. 271 00:19:48,180 --> 00:19:51,240 Your Majesty, how is Empress's health? 272 00:19:51,240 --> 00:19:54,320 We are waiting to congratulate her. 273 00:19:54,320 --> 00:19:55,940 Empress is fine now. 274 00:19:55,940 --> 00:19:59,140 Royal Physician told Empress to stay in bed and rest. 275 00:19:59,140 --> 00:20:00,850 She's already resting. 276 00:20:00,850 --> 00:20:06,430 Then we will wait until she's better to come and congratulate her. 277 00:20:06,430 --> 00:20:11,000 We just hope that she's healthy and can have another legitimate son. 278 00:20:11,000 --> 00:20:12,980 I hope so too. 279 00:20:12,980 --> 00:20:17,470 Now the central palace is pregnant again. 280 00:20:17,470 --> 00:20:21,530 Now the most important matter in the palace is the wellbeing of Empress and the royal heir. 281 00:20:21,530 --> 00:20:23,010 Yes. 282 00:20:23,590 --> 00:20:25,450 Noble Consort Jia. 283 00:20:25,450 --> 00:20:26,540 Your Majesty. 284 00:20:26,540 --> 00:20:30,790 Empress is pregnant and I want to add blessing to blessing. 285 00:20:30,790 --> 00:20:34,030 You mentioned before the marriage of Yongcheng. 286 00:20:34,030 --> 00:20:36,820 I think Yongcheng is not young anymore. 287 00:20:36,820 --> 00:20:39,180 He should marry. 288 00:20:39,180 --> 00:20:40,770 You are Yongcheng's mother. 289 00:20:40,770 --> 00:20:44,380 Do you have anyone in mind? You can tell me. 290 00:20:44,380 --> 00:20:47,460 Thank you for making plans for Yongcheng. 291 00:20:47,460 --> 00:20:50,620 I do have someone suitable. 292 00:20:50,620 --> 00:20:55,620 It's Prince Heyi's second daughter and Minister Fu Senges daughter. 293 00:20:55,620 --> 00:20:57,320 The lady has imperial blood. 294 00:20:57,320 --> 00:21:00,870 Child of phoenix and dragon. She's most suitable to Yongcheng. 295 00:21:00,870 --> 00:21:03,110 Child of phoenix and dragon? 296 00:21:03,110 --> 00:21:05,630 You really know how to calculate for Yongcheng. 297 00:21:05,630 --> 00:21:07,530 You like to climb up in all things. 298 00:21:07,530 --> 00:21:12,750 Not putting to shame Yongcheng's blessing with lucky number four and guardianship from the ancestors. 299 00:21:19,380 --> 00:21:22,450 Your Majesty, I misspoke. 300 00:21:22,450 --> 00:21:24,770 But I didn't mean it like that. 301 00:21:24,770 --> 00:21:27,370 I just always tell Yongcheng, 302 00:21:27,370 --> 00:21:31,820 that with great examples of Your Majesty and Late Emperor, 303 00:21:31,820 --> 00:21:35,090 he must work diligently for you. 304 00:21:35,090 --> 00:21:36,950 Not to disappoint you. 305 00:21:36,950 --> 00:21:38,660 Is that so? 306 00:21:38,660 --> 00:21:41,400 Then a few days ago, when Yu envoy came to congratulate me, 307 00:21:41,400 --> 00:21:44,870 he mentioned putting Yongcheng as Empress Xiaoxian's foster son. 308 00:21:44,870 --> 00:21:48,550 And was it to work diligently for me too and not disappoint me? 309 00:21:50,090 --> 00:21:56,250 Your Majesty, my maiden clan is devoted to you without motive. 310 00:21:56,250 --> 00:22:02,150 Just that Empress Xiaoxian only has Princess Hejing left alive. 311 00:22:02,150 --> 00:22:04,230 And without a prince to continue her legacy. 312 00:22:04,230 --> 00:22:07,580 And Empress Xiaoxian adored Yongcheng especially in her life. 313 00:22:07,580 --> 00:22:09,520 She held him to her side day and night. 314 00:22:09,520 --> 00:22:13,750 So I said so. 315 00:22:13,750 --> 00:22:17,110 Your Majesty, I just don't understand. 316 00:22:17,110 --> 00:22:20,600 4th prince as Empress Xiaoxian's foster son? 317 00:22:20,600 --> 00:22:24,170 Isn't that giving 4th prince a legitimacy? 318 00:22:24,740 --> 00:22:29,070 Yu clan is begging for that for what? 319 00:22:29,070 --> 00:22:32,850 Concubine Ying, what are you instigating? 320 00:22:33,450 --> 00:22:37,140 Your Majesty, my maiden clan is devoted and loyal to Great Qing. 321 00:22:37,140 --> 00:22:39,000 They hold no ulterior motive. 322 00:22:41,500 --> 00:22:48,190 Since Yu clan brought up this plea, the court has not been in peace. 323 00:22:48,190 --> 00:22:51,960 Some with motives are trying to decipher what I want. 324 00:22:51,960 --> 00:22:55,020 Mentioning the matter of setting a crown prince soon. 325 00:22:55,780 --> 00:23:01,160 Your Majesty is in your prime. Why is there a need to set a crown prince so soon? 326 00:23:01,160 --> 00:23:03,630 Furthermore, since the time of the late emperor, 327 00:23:03,630 --> 00:23:07,820 even if there's a great choice for king, it's done so after putting a proper and honest plaque, 328 00:23:07,820 --> 00:23:10,560 and only after managing the world on the dragon's behalf, can the matter commence. 329 00:23:10,600 --> 00:23:14,300 In order to prevent the pitiful sight of nine princes fighting for legitimacy during the era of Kangxi. 330 00:23:14,300 --> 00:23:17,560 The one who speaks of that is akin to cursing Your Majesty. 331 00:23:17,560 --> 00:23:19,780 That person deserves death. 332 00:23:20,260 --> 00:23:23,740 Your Majesty, my maiden clan and I never had that intention. 333 00:23:23,740 --> 00:23:25,810 Not that intention? 334 00:23:26,420 --> 00:23:30,200 Then what did you mean when you wanted Yongcheng to be Empress Xiaoxian's foster son? 335 00:23:30,200 --> 00:23:32,800 What's the meaning of lucky 4 and lucky 8 too? 336 00:23:32,800 --> 00:23:34,880 You want Yongcheng to be Empress Xiaoxian's foster son. 337 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:38,300 But you should ask Empress Xiaoxian in the next world if she will consent to it. 338 00:23:38,300 --> 00:23:40,020 Your Majesty. 339 00:23:40,670 --> 00:23:44,010 Since the days of Mulan Hunting Ground, I've thought it. 340 00:23:44,010 --> 00:23:48,780 Yongcheng wouldn't commit such a crime of harming the emperor. 341 00:23:49,340 --> 00:23:52,370 But today, I see that with you as his mother, 342 00:23:52,370 --> 00:23:55,090 Yongcheng committing such a deed isn't so surprising. 343 00:23:55,090 --> 00:23:58,700 Your Majesty. Mulan Grounds. 344 00:23:58,700 --> 00:24:01,120 Yongcheng came to your rescue with loyalty. 345 00:24:01,120 --> 00:24:03,500 You can't listen to the rumors of the petty ones. 346 00:24:03,500 --> 00:24:07,030 And wrongly accuse me and accuse Yongcheng. 347 00:24:07,030 --> 00:24:09,080 I wrongly accuse you? 348 00:24:09,080 --> 00:24:11,850 You are calculating with my life on the line! 349 00:24:11,850 --> 00:24:14,800 So what if he's a prince? 350 00:24:14,800 --> 00:24:17,250 You create frantic chaos in my harem over and over. 351 00:24:17,250 --> 00:24:18,920 What is your intention? 352 00:24:18,920 --> 00:24:22,020 I don't dare to create chaos. 353 00:24:24,280 --> 00:24:26,060 It's Empress. 354 00:24:26,730 --> 00:24:30,230 It's them. They harmed my child. 355 00:24:30,300 --> 00:24:36,320 Your Majesty. Yongcheng lost favor. I won't dare to resent. 356 00:24:36,320 --> 00:24:41,110 But Yongxuan is still young. How can they do that? 357 00:24:42,260 --> 00:24:45,860 Consort Yu. Yongqi is jealous of Yongcheng's favor. 358 00:24:45,860 --> 00:24:50,040 So he made Yongcheng lose favor and went and harmed Yongxuan too. 359 00:24:50,040 --> 00:24:52,630 You dare to say you didn't do it? 360 00:24:52,630 --> 00:24:55,270 You can swear you didn't? 361 00:25:00,100 --> 00:25:03,410 Heaven above, I, Keliyete Hailan, 362 00:25:03,410 --> 00:25:07,960 if I harbored intention to harm Noble Consort Jia's child, I deserve death. 363 00:25:07,960 --> 00:25:12,070 And fall to hell after death never to resurrect. 364 00:25:15,200 --> 00:25:19,780 Noble Consort Jia, you always say others harmed your sons. 365 00:25:19,780 --> 00:25:23,050 Then how about you? Can you swear? 366 00:25:23,050 --> 00:25:27,060 Can you swear that you didn't kill Empress Xiaoxian and her sons. 367 00:25:27,100 --> 00:25:33,060 And you didn't harm Empress, and 5th princess and 6th princess, and Yongqi and I? 368 00:25:33,060 --> 00:25:35,330 Can you swear on all that? 369 00:25:35,930 --> 00:25:40,710 And Imperial Noble Consort Huixian. Concubine Mei. Concubine Yi. 370 00:25:40,710 --> 00:25:43,980 A'Rou. If you never harmed any one of them, 371 00:25:43,980 --> 00:25:48,500 you can swear now with your child's life and the glory of your maiden clan. 372 00:25:52,350 --> 00:25:53,760 I ... 373 00:25:55,990 --> 00:25:57,690 I swear. 374 00:25:59,700 --> 00:26:03,160 Your Majesty, Noble Consort Jia doesn't dare to swear. 375 00:26:03,160 --> 00:26:06,950 It seems she did indeed harm them all. 376 00:26:06,950 --> 00:26:08,530 Swear. 377 00:26:09,620 --> 00:26:15,290 Your Majesty. If I've committed a wrong, 378 00:26:15,290 --> 00:26:17,730 I shall yield retribution. 379 00:26:17,730 --> 00:26:22,320 What retribution? Say it clear. You can't swear to vouch. 380 00:26:22,320 --> 00:26:26,380 How about this then? You tell me. 381 00:26:27,100 --> 00:26:30,940 If I, Jin Yuyan, have harmed them, 382 00:26:30,940 --> 00:26:33,390 Yu clan will suffer annihilation. - You whore. 383 00:26:33,390 --> 00:26:36,190 I, Jin Yuyan and my children will die wretchedly. 384 00:26:36,190 --> 00:26:40,380 You dare to curse my maiden clan? You whore. 385 00:26:40,380 --> 00:26:43,370 Pompous. - Whore. 386 00:26:43,370 --> 00:26:44,980 You whore! 387 00:26:44,980 --> 00:26:47,450 May your anger be dissipated, Your Majesty. 388 00:26:47,450 --> 00:26:49,390 What are you? 389 00:26:49,390 --> 00:26:52,800 You dare to harm my heirs and make my harem a chaos. 390 00:26:56,330 --> 00:26:57,930 Your Majesty. 391 00:26:57,930 --> 00:27:01,440 I make it clear. Don't you ever think Yongcheng will inherit the reign. 392 00:27:01,440 --> 00:27:03,330 Did you hear? 393 00:27:08,050 --> 00:27:13,440 Your Highness, His Majesty is so furious. Should we go and dissuade him? 394 00:27:14,680 --> 00:27:19,630 His Majesty has been long suspicious of Jin Yuyan and her son, especially the incident at Mulan Grounds. 395 00:27:19,630 --> 00:27:22,500 It's caused havoc to His Majesty's sound sleep and eating. 396 00:27:22,500 --> 00:27:27,000 Now he's finally venting it out and I don't think he can be stopped. 397 00:27:27,000 --> 00:27:29,560 Li Yi. - Present. 398 00:27:32,880 --> 00:27:35,690 Send my decree. Promote Yongcheng as a Duke. 399 00:27:35,690 --> 00:27:38,920 To marry Prince Heyi's son-in-law Fu Senge's daughter as his main wife. 400 00:27:38,920 --> 00:27:42,420 Your Majesty, why go along with her wish anyway? 401 00:27:42,420 --> 00:27:46,090 Starting today, Yongcheng is to be excluded from the royal heirdom and titled as Duke of Lu. 402 00:27:46,090 --> 00:27:49,220 Starting today, I no longer ever have such an ingrate son. 403 00:27:49,220 --> 00:27:52,470 Your Majesty. Your Majesty. 404 00:27:52,470 --> 00:27:55,020 Your Majesty. You can't. 405 00:27:55,020 --> 00:27:59,430 Your Majesty, you can't. Yongcheng is your son. 406 00:27:59,430 --> 00:28:01,210 Drag her back to Qixiang Palace and depose her to be a commoner. 407 00:28:01,210 --> 00:28:03,570 Confine until death. I no longer wish to see her ever. 408 00:28:03,570 --> 00:28:05,760 You can't depose Yongcheng. 409 00:28:05,760 --> 00:28:10,050 You can abandon me but you can't abandon Yongcheng. 410 00:28:10,050 --> 00:28:14,610 Your Majesty. 411 00:28:14,610 --> 00:28:16,810 Your Majesty. 412 00:28:18,060 --> 00:28:20,240 Your Majesty, may your anger be dissipated. 413 00:28:29,000 --> 00:28:33,240 Jin Yuyan and her son's path end here. 414 00:28:34,330 --> 00:28:36,140 Your Majesty. 415 00:28:37,940 --> 00:28:40,730 Mother. Mother. 416 00:28:40,730 --> 00:28:43,290 What happened? 417 00:28:43,290 --> 00:28:44,900 4th prince. 418 00:28:44,900 --> 00:28:49,030 His Majesty's command. Noble Consort Jia is under house arrest and deposed to be a commoner. 419 00:28:49,030 --> 00:28:52,900 Starting today, she cannot leave half a step from Qixiang Palace. - Yongcheng. 420 00:28:52,900 --> 00:28:54,690 Come. Bring 4th prince out. 421 00:28:54,690 --> 00:28:58,070 No. No, mother. I don't want to be crown prince. 422 00:28:58,070 --> 00:29:02,410 I just want you. Mother. 423 00:29:02,410 --> 00:29:06,210 Yongcheng. 424 00:29:06,210 --> 00:29:08,500 Yongcheng. 425 00:29:08,500 --> 00:29:11,730 Yongcheng. 426 00:29:11,730 --> 00:29:14,790 4th prince, may you hold your dignity. 427 00:29:15,850 --> 00:29:17,310 Go. 428 00:29:20,120 --> 00:29:22,690 Mother. Mother. 429 00:29:22,690 --> 00:29:25,480 Your Majesty. 430 00:29:25,480 --> 00:29:30,450 You can abandon me but you can't abandon your son. Yongcheng. 431 00:29:30,450 --> 00:29:33,110 Mother, don't cry. I'm here. 432 00:29:33,110 --> 00:29:34,650 Yongcheng. 433 00:29:35,810 --> 00:29:37,790 Yongcheng. 434 00:29:37,790 --> 00:29:42,510 Listen to me. I can't be confined here. I told His Lordship. 435 00:29:42,510 --> 00:29:46,110 I've told His Lordship that I would make you the crown prince. I can't disappoint His Lordship. 436 00:29:46,110 --> 00:29:48,250 I can't disappoint His Lordship, Yongcheng. 437 00:29:48,250 --> 00:29:50,150 His Lordship? 438 00:29:52,220 --> 00:29:56,440 Which Lordship? When is this that you still mention him? 439 00:29:56,440 --> 00:30:01,170 All your life, you lived for that man. 440 00:30:01,170 --> 00:30:05,610 What about me? What am I to you? 441 00:30:05,610 --> 00:30:08,840 Huh? What about me? 442 00:30:09,470 --> 00:30:12,550 No. Son. 443 00:30:12,550 --> 00:30:17,430 No. Son. 444 00:30:17,430 --> 00:30:20,620 Son, come back. Yongcheng. 445 00:30:20,620 --> 00:30:22,530 Son. 446 00:30:22,530 --> 00:30:24,210 No. 447 00:30:29,240 --> 00:30:32,350 Son. 448 00:30:32,970 --> 00:30:34,770 Your Lordship. 449 00:30:35,370 --> 00:30:37,030 Your Majesty. 450 00:30:39,960 --> 00:30:47,180 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 451 00:31:00,140 --> 00:31:03,360 Yongqi, why are you here? 452 00:31:03,360 --> 00:31:07,210 Mother. Today I heard Royal Mother fainted. 453 00:31:07,210 --> 00:31:11,310 So I rushed to Yikun Palace but instead heard Royal Father's fury. 454 00:31:11,310 --> 00:31:13,790 He commanded 4th prince to be ousted from royal heirdom. 455 00:31:13,790 --> 00:31:15,890 You found out about that too? 456 00:31:17,900 --> 00:31:23,430 Then, before the night, your 4th prince went to Duke of Lu's manor. 457 00:31:23,430 --> 00:31:25,460 Did you send him off? 458 00:31:28,250 --> 00:31:30,960 I didn't dare. 459 00:31:30,960 --> 00:31:33,730 I heard 4th brother went alone. 460 00:31:33,730 --> 00:31:36,530 I heard also that 4th brother is getting married too. 461 00:31:42,360 --> 00:31:44,730 This marriage is not a joyful event. 462 00:31:44,730 --> 00:31:47,100 They brought upon themselves their retributions. 463 00:31:50,150 --> 00:31:55,290 Yongqi, your 3rd brother is not favored and your 4th brother is cast off the royal heirdom. 464 00:31:55,290 --> 00:31:59,540 Your royal father cherishes you and you're also your royal mother's foster son. 465 00:31:59,540 --> 00:32:03,010 Do you know how many eyes are watching you now? 466 00:32:03,010 --> 00:32:05,720 Then how should I carry myself? 467 00:32:08,800 --> 00:32:12,380 Mother. I hear Royal Mother is pregnant again? 468 00:32:13,240 --> 00:32:14,970 Yes. 469 00:32:14,970 --> 00:32:17,040 Is it a girl or a boy? 470 00:32:19,970 --> 00:32:21,980 Why do you ask that? 471 00:32:22,740 --> 00:32:25,120 Does it matter if it's a girl or a boy? 472 00:32:26,380 --> 00:32:29,650 No matter what, the central palace already has a legitimate heir. 473 00:32:29,650 --> 00:32:32,900 It's Yongji. Yongqi, 474 00:32:32,900 --> 00:32:36,060 do you know that your eldest brother, your 3rd and 4th brothers. 475 00:32:36,060 --> 00:32:39,090 Why they court the fury of your royal father? 476 00:32:39,090 --> 00:32:42,410 Because they all coveted the crown seat position? 477 00:32:42,410 --> 00:32:46,600 Yongqi, if you want to preserve you and my peace. 478 00:32:46,600 --> 00:32:49,550 You must not do as your 4th brother and his mother did. 479 00:32:51,130 --> 00:32:55,460 Then, no matter if it's in treating your father or Yongji, 480 00:32:55,460 --> 00:32:58,090 you must be a proper subject. 481 00:32:58,090 --> 00:33:00,200 Do not covet. 482 00:33:02,690 --> 00:33:05,440 Mother and Royal Mother nurtured me with diligence. 483 00:33:05,440 --> 00:33:07,930 It was only for me to be a subject? 484 00:33:15,700 --> 00:33:20,650 Yongqi, I wanted you to excel and to be dazzling. 485 00:33:20,650 --> 00:33:24,070 It's because you are your royal father's extinguished child. 486 00:33:24,720 --> 00:33:28,620 But I want you to be appeased and to be content as a subject. 487 00:33:28,620 --> 00:33:31,250 It's to preserve your life and safety. 488 00:33:31,910 --> 00:33:34,200 To be loyal to your royal mother. 489 00:33:38,510 --> 00:33:44,300 Only if you understand this, that you and I can be preserved. 490 00:33:46,450 --> 00:33:49,750 Your teaching, I will heed to heart. 491 00:33:55,630 --> 00:33:59,700 It's nice to be in the autumn. The air is crisp. 492 00:33:59,700 --> 00:34:04,150 The best season in the capital is only a few days and no more. 493 00:34:04,150 --> 00:34:08,160 It is time to come out to the garden to stroll around. 494 00:34:09,020 --> 00:34:12,340 Empress, your fetus if on its 5th month, right? 495 00:34:12,340 --> 00:34:14,590 How is your body? 496 00:34:14,590 --> 00:34:18,320 Thank you for your concern. I am all well. 497 00:34:19,140 --> 00:34:21,610 Jingsi left early. 498 00:34:21,610 --> 00:34:24,950 Empress became pregnant right away with this. 499 00:34:24,950 --> 00:34:30,100 I sometimes discuss with Empress and we both feel as though Jingsi has returned again. 500 00:34:31,040 --> 00:34:33,550 Jingsi is a princess. 501 00:34:33,550 --> 00:34:38,060 But Empress seems to have a pointy belly. 502 00:34:38,060 --> 00:34:40,400 And she doesn't seem fatter either. 503 00:34:40,400 --> 00:34:43,540 It looks more to be a boy. 504 00:34:43,540 --> 00:34:45,280 What does the royal physician say? 505 00:34:45,280 --> 00:34:48,890 The royal physician's court is prudent. Of course they won't be willing to make an estimate. 506 00:34:48,890 --> 00:34:53,930 But I feel that no matter what this fetus is, a girl or a boy, as long as it's healthy it's fine. 507 00:34:59,130 --> 00:35:02,500 Your Majesty, the astrology office begs your attendance. 508 00:35:03,430 --> 00:35:06,880 Astrology office? They are full of sweet talk. 509 00:35:06,880 --> 00:35:10,520 Let's hear what great things they can say. 510 00:35:10,520 --> 00:35:12,990 Send him in. 511 00:35:23,320 --> 00:35:29,060 Greetings to Your Majesty, to Empress Dowager, to Empress. 512 00:35:29,060 --> 00:35:31,640 Speak. What is it? 513 00:35:32,560 --> 00:35:36,040 Reporting to Your Majesty, I've spectated the night sky. 514 00:35:36,040 --> 00:35:39,060 I saw the purple star (emperor's star) emitting purple light. 515 00:35:39,060 --> 00:35:41,160 It's an auspicious omen. 516 00:35:41,160 --> 00:35:44,410 Just in time, Empress is five months pregnant. 517 00:35:44,410 --> 00:35:47,690 I calculate that this fetus of Empress, 518 00:35:47,690 --> 00:35:52,870 shall be an auspicious heir that upholds the will of the heaven from above and securing the clan's welfare under him. 519 00:35:52,870 --> 00:35:54,560 Noble beyond measure. 520 00:35:54,560 --> 00:35:56,850 How sweet to hear. 521 00:35:56,850 --> 00:36:02,540 Emperor, the astrology office is usually very accurate too. 522 00:36:02,540 --> 00:36:06,480 I hope Empress's fetus can bring us a blissful omen too. 523 00:36:06,480 --> 00:36:11,540 To send the sorrow of the palace to its riddance. If it's really as you say, I shall reward you handsomely. 524 00:36:11,540 --> 00:36:13,800 Thank you, Your Majesty. 525 00:36:16,270 --> 00:36:18,890 I take my leave. 526 00:36:23,130 --> 00:36:28,950 Emperor, Yongcheng getting married. I hear it's haphazard. 527 00:36:28,950 --> 00:36:32,070 Not many went to attend the wedding. 528 00:36:32,070 --> 00:36:37,370 Now, 4th prince and the new main wife are coming to the palace to pay their respect today. 529 00:36:37,370 --> 00:36:40,060 You should at least meet them. 530 00:36:40,060 --> 00:36:42,870 Royal Mother. I have state affairs to tend to. 531 00:36:42,870 --> 00:36:45,550 Empress is pregnant so it's inconvenient for her as well. 532 00:36:46,200 --> 00:36:49,410 He is your real son after all. 533 00:36:49,410 --> 00:36:51,370 No matter how many wrongs he committed, 534 00:36:51,370 --> 00:36:54,640 you should still preserve some pride of his. 535 00:36:56,190 --> 00:36:59,940 Yongcheng is cast out from the royal heirdom. He is not the Duke of Lu. 536 00:36:59,940 --> 00:37:01,890 He's no longer my son. 537 00:37:01,890 --> 00:37:04,790 If he should like to come to the palace with his wife to pay respect, 538 00:37:04,790 --> 00:37:08,270 he can just go to you and that's it. 539 00:37:08,270 --> 00:37:13,800 Your Majesty, I will send wedding gifts to Yongcheng and the wife. 540 00:37:16,630 --> 00:37:21,660 Forget it. Then I won't see them either. 541 00:37:21,660 --> 00:37:24,280 Fujia. 542 00:37:24,280 --> 00:37:30,420 Get a set of lucky jade pillows, as token of my care. 543 00:37:30,420 --> 00:37:32,020 Yes. 544 00:37:32,020 --> 00:37:35,020 [ Jiashe Gate ] 545 00:37:35,880 --> 00:37:40,180 Duke, are you heading to see your mother? 546 00:37:40,180 --> 00:37:42,180 I won't go in. 547 00:37:42,180 --> 00:37:46,630 How am I supposed to greet the commoner of Yu clan? 548 00:37:47,980 --> 00:37:52,330 I can't go and greet a commoner when I'm a duchess. 549 00:37:52,330 --> 00:37:54,140 [ Jiashe Gate ] 550 00:37:54,140 --> 00:37:58,980 You were a fine prince with unlimited future. [ Yongcheng's wife, Irgen Gioro Clan ] 551 00:37:58,980 --> 00:38:01,230 You got instigated by your mother. 552 00:38:01,230 --> 00:38:03,270 I can't call her mother. 553 00:38:03,270 --> 00:38:07,480 You are my mother's daughter-in-law. How can you say that? 554 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:13,840 Today, if it weren't for greeting His Majesty and Empress Dowager, 555 00:38:13,840 --> 00:38:18,470 I wouldn't have come to the palace and be a laughing stock. 556 00:38:21,910 --> 00:38:25,200 [ Jiashe Gate ] 557 00:38:27,900 --> 00:38:32,150 It's true. Without His Majesty's approval, I can't go in either. 558 00:38:32,150 --> 00:38:34,840 Even if I can go in, 559 00:38:34,840 --> 00:38:37,690 I don't know what to say to mother either. 560 00:38:39,910 --> 00:38:41,600 Let's go. 561 00:39:05,420 --> 00:39:08,390 Mistress, drink some medicine. 562 00:39:09,600 --> 00:39:11,450 I won't drink it. 563 00:39:12,710 --> 00:39:15,070 I am not worthy to drink medicine from the palace. 564 00:39:15,670 --> 00:39:18,850 Mistress. If you don't drink medicine, 565 00:39:18,850 --> 00:39:22,120 your illness may not get better. 566 00:39:23,190 --> 00:39:25,840 Where's Yongcheng? 567 00:39:25,840 --> 00:39:28,640 Didn't he already get married? 568 00:39:28,640 --> 00:39:32,130 Why haven't I seen him bringing his new wife to see me? 569 00:39:32,600 --> 00:39:37,450 His Majesty said no one is allowed in Qixiang Palace. 570 00:39:40,920 --> 00:39:44,360 Now I just want to see my sons. 571 00:39:45,220 --> 00:39:47,740 But His Majesty won't allow it either. 572 00:39:49,790 --> 00:39:52,430 The duchess comes from nobility. 573 00:39:52,430 --> 00:39:54,800 I fear she won't be willing to come see you either. 574 00:39:54,800 --> 00:39:58,860 The princes can't come either. 575 00:40:02,760 --> 00:40:04,490 Fine then. 576 00:40:06,460 --> 00:40:09,470 A mother like me. 577 00:40:09,470 --> 00:40:14,690 It's their shame. Not seeing me is good too. 578 00:40:16,890 --> 00:40:19,390 So I don't cause trouble to them. 579 00:40:22,930 --> 00:40:25,530 Now with my plight. 580 00:40:27,270 --> 00:40:29,810 His Lordship isn't even sending a letter. 581 00:40:50,360 --> 00:40:53,910 Your Majesty. - What is it? 582 00:40:53,910 --> 00:40:59,070 Your Majesty, Yu clan's lord has sent portraits of many women. 583 00:40:59,070 --> 00:41:02,250 How did we deal with them before? You don't know? 584 00:41:02,250 --> 00:41:06,110 Yes. Before, we followed your order. 585 00:41:06,110 --> 00:41:10,490 And granted them to the various dukes. Not one was kept in the palace. 586 00:41:10,490 --> 00:41:16,300 But Your Majesty, Yu clan has already sent portraits for the 4th time. 587 00:41:16,940 --> 00:41:19,910 If you are mindful of the Yu clan, 588 00:41:19,910 --> 00:41:25,430 but you've offended their offer over and over and it seems unfitting as well. 589 00:41:25,430 --> 00:41:30,050 Yes, Your Majesty, the Yu clan envoy said, the beauties in the portraits, 590 00:41:30,050 --> 00:41:32,720 were all handpicked by the lord of Yu. 591 00:41:32,720 --> 00:41:37,000 There's one among them from Song clan whose beauty is world startling. 592 00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:39,360 Your Majesty, please look. 593 00:41:42,320 --> 00:41:45,840 Fine then. Keep Song as a noble lady. 594 00:41:45,840 --> 00:41:48,830 Send her to live in Yuanming Garden. Not in the palace. 595 00:41:48,830 --> 00:41:50,440 Yes. 596 00:41:52,690 --> 00:42:00,520 ♫ Being your favorite and being forgotten both are argued in my heart, at a loss to arrive at an explanation. ♫ 597 00:42:00,520 --> 00:42:10,550 ♫ You bear witness to constant changes in my well-being, my sorrows and my joys, the path of my dreams forever cut off 598 00:42:10,550 --> 00:42:18,220 ♫ You draw my hand to embroider all alone in my loneliness, silken clothes pile up under the moonlight. ♫ 599 00:42:18,220 --> 00:42:26,620 ♫ Telling myself they might be used for warmth, but who would dare? ♫ 600 00:42:28,210 --> 00:42:37,040 ♫ Whose life after life is filled with paired images of love and resentment? ♫ 601 00:42:37,040 --> 00:42:46,040 ♫ One side is beautiful, the other expressionless and silent. ♫ 602 00:42:46,040 --> 00:42:53,950 ♫ From a distance, visits come around without word of your approach, ♫ 603 00:42:53,950 --> 00:43:03,700 ♫ filling time between acts perhaps? ♫ 604 00:43:03,700 --> 00:43:12,400 ♫ Feelings fracture, forgive and wistfully anticipate, forgetting they’re part of the paired image, ♫ 605 00:43:12,400 --> 00:43:21,460 ♫ One day in cold indifference, the next in warm recollection. ♫ 606 00:43:21,460 --> 00:43:29,180 ♫ If only we might perpetually walk in the brilliant sunlight ♫ 607 00:43:29,180 --> 00:43:38,060 ♫ This lifetime has been so dismally overcast. ♫ 608 00:43:38,060 --> 00:43:44,790 ♫ From now on, this lifetime will be... ♫ 609 00:43:44,790 --> 00:43:49,210 ♫ without clouds. ♫ 53179