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[The Virtuous Queen of Han]

[Episode Twenty-Two]

Jiao Er, you mustn't be like this.

His Majesty will eventually be here.

Even though I hope for His Majesty
to come over every day

I always rejoice too soon.

Even if I've prepared the zither and
incense to welcome His Majesty...

it is still useless.

He won't ever come again.

It's only been a few days that
His Majesty hasn't been here.

A few days?

It's been years.

I've changed so much for
His Majesty over the years.

I've done so much for him.

Mother could be my witness.

He said that I have a bad temper.

I've corrected that.

He said that I'm not gentle enough.

I've corrected that.

He said that I don't behave
like an Empress should.

I've corrected that!

I've tried every means to win him back.

But he still went back to Orchid Palace
after coming here for just a few days.

Jiao Er...

No matter what I do

as long as it annoys him
he would fly into a fury.

But no matter how much that
woman was put on the spot

having said to be a jinx

or to have stirred up trouble

as long as she frowns

he would rush to her side to console her.

She has His Majesty's love.

And she has three princesses.

Some day, she will give birth to a son.

But what about me?

Grandmother passed away.

I have no children at all.

I've already grown old.

What else could I rely on?

All I have is the title of the empress.

But I have already completely lost to her.

Jiao Er, under such circumstances

we're left with only two options.

Do we still have other options?

One, go all out to fight
against that Wei Zi Fu.

Ignore the consequences and just
fight to the bitter end!

Haven't I already gone up against her?

If not, then admit defeat.

Get along with her in peace

take the humiliation and
accept your fate.

You might still be able
to stay an empress.

Jiao Er...

You either take her down with you
or simply accept your own fate.

Make your own decision.

May the ancestors bless us

with what we wish for.

Bless the spirit of Marquess of Pingyang

so that my daughter could be at ease.

Thank you for your concern, Mother.

Pingyang...

The dead is already dead.

Don't grief too much
and exhaust yourself.

Emperor, your brother-in-law's
funeral is on the seventh of next month.

Preparations of the funeral and burial
must be arranged properly

to ensure that everything goes well.

Don't worry, Mother. I will.

And it must all be done in respect
to Marquess' reputation.

All who should be present must be present

and those who shouldn't
must not be present

so as not to make Princess look bad.

Has Mother heard of some rumors?

They are but groundless gossips.

Some people saw that Wei Qing
has been promoted by me

and spread rumors to attack him.

Someone's brother has been wronged so
Your Majesty was often seen

to be comforting her at Orchid Palace.

Your Majesty, don't be too caught up

comforting your favorite
official and concubine

and end up overlooking the reputation
of your own sister.

Mother, Grand Master Wei and I
have nothing to hide.

There is no need for us
to avoid each other.

If he attends the funeral

I will receive him in person.

- What did you say?
- Mother.

Wise men would not believe in rumors.

Both of you teamed up

to imply that I am a foolish mother?

Mother, why would I even be bothered
by that nonsense

and distance myself away from
Madame Wei and Wei Qing?

That is not in my nature to do so.

Those two siblings of the Wei family
could really bewitch others.

They made both my son and daughter
speak up for themselves.

In Chuande Palace

before all the ancestors
you both dared to sound so resolute

and disregard your mother?

Mother, since I have nothing to hide

and my conscience is clear

I have every right to be resolute.

That's enough.

I'm doing this for your sake.

If you don't appreciate my efforts
then forget about it.

You truly are my wonderful sister.

You're still completely at ease even
with all the rumors going around.

How could these rumors affect me?

But I am worried about how
Wei Qing will deal with this.

He is a man of great sentiment and loyalty.

Now, he is put on the spot.

Yes, his presence at the funeral will
just aggravate the rumors.

But if he is absent from his
former master's funeral

he would also be criticized.

From his perspective
it is hard for him to be there

but it is equally difficult
for him not to be there.

Duan Hong, give it a try.

This is Uncle Yi's new dish,
honey-coated lotus root.

Tell us what you think.

It is just the right crunch.

The honey is rich.

His Majesty bestowed this honey to me.

I think that he means for me to taste
sweetness in hardships.

I suppose that it was you
who told His Majesty

about my recent predicament?

I only brought it up by chance.

Not only does this honey-coated
lotus root taste sweet

it sweetens up my mood as well.

This sweetness comes from
His Majesty's empathy and your concern.

Sister!

Duan Hong is here as well?

I just invited Duan Hong over
to try some snacks.

You came at the right time.

I had wanted to ask you
how you have been recently.

I'll prepare more of
the honey-coated lotus root

and take a look at
the two princesses as well.

Go ahead.

Regarding those rumors about me...

I'm sure that you have already
heard about them.

I have heard them.

Are you all right, my brother?

Why aren't you going to ask me if
the rumors are true?

Why would I need to ask you that?

Don't I know that my own brother
always abides by the rites?

I have no idea how this rumor
came about either.

But I have been ordered to deploy
horses at the frontier tomorrow.

It's just the right timing to
leave this hotbed of rumors.

You're going to the frontier?

Yes, I'm here to let you know of the trip.

So you won't be able to rush back
in time for the Marquess' funeral?

I believe that would be so.

I think that His Majesty
has purposely arranged

for you to be absent at
the Marquess' funeral

so as to avoid more gossip.

Moreover, His Majesty has ordered me
to place all the war horses that I bought

in the stables of Marquess
of Pingyang's for training

so as to keep the enemies out.

So even if you run into Princess Pingyang

at their stables, you are there on duty.

There is no need to avoid her.

It seems that His Majesty
has great trust in you.

He even made such a huge effort
to protect you.

Although you're troubled by the rumors

you are blessed with His Majesty's grace.

Sure enough, a bad event has
turned into a good tiding.

In the future, you must do your best
to repay His Majesty's kindness.

I know.

So should you, my sister.

Although you have to be
separated from Zhu Yi

His Majesty's love for you
is still going strong

and he dotes on you even more.

With your kindheartedness
you will surely move Empress Dowager

and she will send Zhu Yi back to you.

Then another bad event could also
become a good tiding.

You are right.

Kinship is strong enough to move anyone.

Empress Dowager will be sure to
return Zhu Yi to me.

Empress...

Bai Min.

Tell the kitchen that I won't be
having my lunch.

No matter how busy or frustrated you are

you should take care of your health.

Empress is here?

I've made you some pear soup with dates.

It's nourishing for the lungs.

When did Empress learn to make soup?

I just learned it recently.

I'm worried that it might not
be to your liking.

I fidgeted for quite a while.

The soup is light and sweet.

The sweet sticky rice
is very soft and smooth.

Empress is being too modest.

Your Majesty has been very busy
all day long with national affairs.

I'm worried about your health.

I don't know what I could do for you.

If you could have the concubines in
the harem get along well with one another

with Mother being kind to them and
them being filial to her

I could then be at ease.

I understand.

I will do my best to ease the tension
between Mother and Madame Wei.

I hope that they could resolve
their misunderstanding

so that Your Majesty could be at ease.

Do you really want to share my burdens?

Of course!

Do you still think that I am
who I used to be?

Since I now know how relaxing it is

not to fight and compete for attention

why would I be bothered even if

Madame Wei is once again liked by Mother?

If everyone in the
harem is happy

then Your Majesty will
definitely be at ease.

My Empress, you are getting
more and more refined.

I'm still not refined enough.

There is still a lot for me to learn.

For example... stewing soup, cooking...

needlework and gardening.

I'd like to learn anything that
could light up the harem

and make Your Majesty happy.

This soup tastes sweeter
everytime I taste it.

I shall name this soup 'Collar's soup.'

'Verdant is your collar'

'melancholic is my heart'

I know of the feelings that
Empress has for me.

I've learned to make some snacks

so I've invited all of you over
to have a taste.

If I didn't do well

you must tell me honestly

so that I could improve on it.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Here, let us all have a taste.

This is so crunchy.

What is it exactly?

This is called Junu.

This is made with rice flour and honey.
It is then shaped into a loop.

Then it is deep fried in lard.

Try the date paste cake as well.

I picked the dates myself.

We're really lucky to get
such delicacies today.

Unfortunately, Lady Teng is ill
and couldn't join us here.

I've already sent some over to her.

I've made hers slightly lighter

so that she could relax
and recuperate well.

Your Highness is so thoughtful.

Lady Teng is sure to be very touched.

If all of you like the snacks

I'll make them more often in the future.

Besides coming here to greet me

come over to Jiaofang Palace to
get together more often.

His Majesty could only be at ease
to manage national affairs

if it is harmonious and united
in the harem.

- Yes.
- Yes.

Since it should be harmonious in
the harem, we should all be happy

and resolve any misunderstandings.

Besides coming over to Jiaofang Palace

you should all visit Orchid Palace
more often as well.

We should all care about each other.

A mother would always miss her daughter
when she isn't by her side.

Madame Wei, you must take care
of yourself.

Thank you for your concern, Empress.

Mother loves her grandchildren too much.

There might be some misunderstanding
of some sort here and there.

Madame Wei, I'll try to
help resolve this issue

and relieve Mother of any doubts.

I think that your daughter should
soon be returned to you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I heard that sweets could cheer one up
and lift one's spirits.

Madame Wei, you must have a bit more.

This plum juice is light and sweet.

It boosts one's appetite.

Here.

Don't look at mine.

You'd better write yours quickly.

You could take a break first
and have some snacks.

What secret are you hiding from Mother?

My dear sister, Zhu Yi.

You're writing to your sister?

I haven't seen her for
quite a long while.

I wonder what she is doing now?

I miss her very much.

I don't know what she is eating.

Auntie Jia made her favorite
sweet bean soup.

It is so delicious.

So you are writing a letter to
ask her to come back to us?

Then why do you need to hide it from me?

Every time we mention her

Mother gets upset.

Mother, don't be upset.

I'm not upset.

I'm very happy to see how much
you care about your sister.

We have Mother to dote on us

but our sister is there all alone.

I wonder if she is happy?

She must be treated very well
at your grandmother's place.

You don't have to be worried.

If she knows that you're
both so concerned about her

she will definitely
be very happy.

That is good then.

Look.

It is so pretty.

There are bound to be difficulties
and obstacles in life.

But as long as we don't give up

the skies always clear up
after the rain.

And the rainbow that appears after
the rain is the most beautiful.

Your sister is only staying apart from
us temporarily.

She will eventually come back to us.

In the future, we will definitely
be happier and more blissful.

Zhu Yi, look.

There are so many flowers here.

It is so pretty.

Here, I'll give this to you.

Give me a smile?

There aren't any of Mother's favorite
flowers around at all.

Then... what flower do you like?

I like all the flowers that my mother
and sisters like.

Zhu Yi.

Mother!

Mother!

- Sister!
- Sister!

- Sisters!
- Sister!

My sisters, I've missed you all very much.

I'll take you both to see
the flowing stream, all right?

- Yes!
- Come over here.

- Let's go.
- Let's go.

Here, walk slower.

Greetings to Empress.

I thank Your Highness for allowing
me and my daughters to reunite.

Here, have some food.

I saw how much you missed
Princess Zhu Yi every day.

You've lost so much weight
and look so pale.

If this continues, how could you
look after your other two daughters?

Here.

Thank you, Your Highness.

It tastes delicious.

You've finally got to see
your beloved daughter

so your appetite is boosted.

Here, have a bit more.

Do you think that I've changed a lot?

Actually, after going up
against you for so many years

it has really worn me out.

As time goes by, I've been having
a hard time as well.

Your Highness, I've never wanted
to go up against you.

For years, I've only hoped that
you would accept and bear with me.

I hope that we could be like one family.

Back then, I just couldn't let it go.

The more I couldn't let go and
the more I fought against you

the further His Majesty
distanced himself from me.

If that is to be the outcome
why would I bother anymore?

Now that I no longer go up against you

His Majesty respects me for that instead.

Perhaps I treat you well now
only for selfish reasons

because I wish to be loved
by His Majesty again.

I'm truly grateful that

Your Highness could be so honest
with me today.

I also hope that all will be well
with Your Highness

and be loved by His Majesty again.

I'm glad that you could understand.

Let us forget all that had happened
between the both of us?

Here.

- Let's.
- Let's.

Sister, are you feeling unwell?

I'm all right.

You still insist that you're fine?

Since Princess Zhu Yi isn't by your side

you have been low-spirited.

You haven't been sleeping well?

To be honest with Your Highness

I find it hard to sleep
in the middle of the night.

It makes my heart ache to look at
Zhu Yi's empty room.

I miss her dearly.

Don't worry.

I'll try to talk
Mother around slowly

so that you can reunite
with your daughter soon.

Thank you for making such an effort.

What is that for?

Although I don't have
any children of my own

I could still empathize with your pain.

Actually, it is your love and affection
for your children that moved me.

Look how close they are.

This is such a sight to behold.
How could I bear to keep you apart?

Zhu Yi!

- What happened?
- Zhu Yi!

What is the matter?

I... I saw Zhu Yi fall down.

Her face was covered in blood.

My eyes could have been dazzled
from a lack of sleep.

My sister, you must rest well.

Don't think too much.

I think that Zhu Yi will soon
be returned to you.

Here I come!

My little Zhu Yi!

You are so adorable now.

I'm sure that you'd grow up to be
a great beauty like your mother.

Mother said that she'll take me to
Orchid Pavillion to look at

the streams from the mountains.

We'll watch the water in the streams
flow by and by, flow by and by.

- Come with us, Father!
- All right, I will.

I will go with you.

We'll flow by and by, by and by...

Then Zhu Yi would have to sleep early
to build up your energy.

You'll go to class tomorrow morning

and then you could go out
to play in the afternoon.

Yes.

Good night, Father.

Good night, Empress.

Empress knows how to teach a child well?

Thank you for your compliments,
Your Majesty.

She doesn't have her mother by her side
so I could only dote on her more

and teach her more so as to
make it up to her.

This Collar's Soup is freshly made.

I've also made some snacks
specially for Mother.

Mother seems to feel much better now.

After some time when Mother is calm
and peaceful in mind

I will try to coax Mother.

By then, Zhu Yi could reunite
with Madame Wei.

You've made much effort, Empress.

Today's Collar Soup tastes even better now!

Then Your Majesty could have more today.

Sure, here.

Mother, save me!

Zhu Yi!

- Save me!
- Zhu Yi!

Don't be scared!

- Mother!
- Don't be scared!

Don't take away my child.

- Don't take away my child!
- Mother!

- Mother!
- Don't take away my child!

- Mother!
- My child!

Don't take her away!
Don't take away my child!

Zi Fu!

- Zi Fu!
- Don't take away my child!

- Don't take away my child!
- Zi Fu!

Zi Fu?

Here.

Have some water.

What is the matter?

You've had a nightmare?

I dreamed that they took
Zhu Yi away again.

I couldn't ever see her again.

You miss the little princess too much.

Everything in dreams is always
the opposite of what is in reality.

Don't take it to heart.

I have good news for you.

Just a while ago, Empress sent
someone over to say that

Lady Yun will take Princess Zhu Yi to
Orchid Pavillion tomorrow

at 3 in the afternoon.

But tomorrow at 3,
Weizhang and Shi Yi have to be in class.

This chance is hard to come by.

You should still go there.

If there is another opportunity
the sisters could meet up another day.

That is true.

I could feel much more at ease
if I see her tomorrow first.

Don't worry, I'll get both princesses
to study well in class tomorrow.

You could just relax and get together
with the third princess.

You have to rest well now.

Get yourself re-energized. All right?

What is the matter?

The socks that I am making for
Zhu Yi are almost done.

If I finish them tonight,
I could give them to her tomorrow.

Zi Fu, you haven't been sleeping
well for several nights already.

You have to take good care of yourself.

I'll get them for you.

I'll do it.

I'd like to do it on my own.

I know that you'd like to stitch
this up for the princess

as if you were right by her side.

I could understand that.

Zi Fu, I just wanted
to help you thread

the threads into the needle
and keep you company.

Madame, you haven't been
sleeping well lately.

You even stayed up all night yesterday.

I saw how low-spirited
you were this morning.

But now that you will soon meet
the little princess

you already look much better.

You are right.

If I could see Zhu Yi every day

not only will I look better
but also become more energetic.

Sister, didn't you say
that you would take Zhu Yi

here to stroll in the garden
and look at the flowers?

Because...

Because I won't allow Zhu Yi
to come out here!

Happiness and peace to Empress Dowager.

What is this greeting for?

If I don't see you, then I won't have
to be angry and uneasy.

I told you that you are not to see her.
How dare you disobey my orders?

Do you think that getting Lady Yun
to bring Zhu Yi here

would keep me in the dark?

You think that you could deceive me?

I wouldn't dare to do so.

I just missed Zhu Yi too much...

I beg Empress Dowager
to forgive Lady Yun.

Seductive vixen!

You're best at pretending to be
weak and obedient in front of others.

Put all these tricks of yours away.

Save them for the Emperor!

Stop putting on a show here!

Others would have thought that
I had bullied you again!

Lady Yun has picked up Princess Zhu Yi
to meet Madame Wei here.

If they know that Your Majesty
is here as well

they will be even happier.

Empress is broad-minded and considerate.

Well done.

I really regret having kept you
here in the harem

to allow you the chance to
stir up trouble

and jinxed all the elderly
and the young around you.

Not only have you got
my brother killed

but also my son-in-law!

I would never allow you to
take away my grandchildren.

Don't even dream about it.

I would never let you see Zhu Yi.

Even Weizhang and Shi Yi will also
stay in my Changxin Palace.

I dare you!

As a mother, I have every right to
keep my daughters by my side!

I wanted our family to be harmonious.

But you... you dared to say that
I have been stirring up trouble?

I've given in to you in every way.

But you accused me of pretending
to be obedient.

You simply couldn't stand me

and purposely slandered me!

Shut up!

You want me to shut up?

I gave in to her in every way.

But she kept terrorizing me
and robbed me of my children!

I'm telling you!

None of you are to steal
my children away from me!

None of you!

You have no respect for your elders!

How could my grandchildren have such
a shameless and lowly mother?

Mother.

Look at her. Look how much
you have spoiled her!

I want all of you to listen up!

This woman is never to see
the princesses again!

Should anyone defy my orders

you will be severely punished!

Please appease your anger
Empress Dowager.

Madame Wei, apologize to
Empress Dowager right away.

I didn't do anything wrong.

I will see my own
flesh and blood whenever I want.

No one could stop me!

How dare you!

How dare you talk to Empress Dowager
in this manner?

Apologize to her right away!

I am the one who is now forced to be
separated from my daughters...

A mother is forbidden
to see her own children...

How could this be allowed?

Your Majesty, tell me how
this could possibly be allowed?

How audacious!

Whatever I say will be allowed!

I say that you are not to see them,
so you are not to see them!

Please appease your anger, Mother.

Get up first.

Madame Wei, we could empathize with
how much you have missed your daughter

but you shouldn't create such a scene.

Hurry up and take Madame Wei back to
Orchid Palace to get some rest.

- Yes.
- Yes.

Let go of me!

Give my daughter back to me!

Give my daughter back to me!

Keep calm and be polite!

Madame Wei hasn't slept well for days.

That is why she is in
such a terrible mood.

Allow her to get some rest first.

- Let go of me!
- I know that you feel wronged.

I'll make you some medicinal soup later.

Give my daughter back to me!

- Get up first.
- You're not to indulge her anymore!

- Give my daughter back to me!
- Madame Wei!

Take her away!

She is mine!

I won't leave! Give my daughter back to me!

- I won't leave!
- I'm all right.

I won't leave!

- Give my daughter back to me!
- Go!

Give my daughter back to me!

Give my daughter back to me!

She thinks that she could
go up against me?

Who does she think she is?

I am the mother of
this nation whom

the Emperor swore to keep
in his golden palace.

I am the leader of the harem.

She is but a songstress that was
favored in the dressing chamber.

How could she defeat
my honorable daughter?

In her dreams!

Mother, you told me to make a choice.

It's either to take her down with me
or accept my fate.

I, Chen Jiao, will never accept my fate.

I definitely have to go up against her.

You've completely won.
It is a huge victory.

Now in His Majesty's heart
you are a caring Empress

who could empathize
with the concubines.

In Empress Dowager's eyes, you're a
thoughtful daughter-in-law

who took her side.

Both the Emperor and Empress Dowager
witnessed that farce.

How could that woman possibly
turn the situation around?

But that wretch really does have endurance.

She has managed to overcome
so many obstacles.

This time, we have to kill her.

Don't worry. Yuan Shu's arrangements
are absolutely brilliant.

This is pretending to advance
along one path

while secretly going along another.

Yuan Shu has lived up to
my expectations. Well done!

Thank you, Grand Princess Dou.

I will be sure to convey your praises
to Yuan Shu in person.

This medicine that you brewed
is really something.

It's odorless and takes no form.

Not even the silver needle
could detect it.

Nothing could go wrong.

Empress is the skillful one.

If it hadn't been for Your Highness

we couldn't get the help from
all the concubines.

Even the most brilliant poison
would have gone to waste.

There was no need to involve the
concubines for such a trivial matter.

I only had to order the maids to
add some poison to her food.

It was a piece of cake.

This plum juice is light and sweet.

It boosts one's appetite.

Here.

I then asked her out.

And brought her some food and snacks.

I put some in the soup

and some in the food.

The more she ate

- Zhu Yi!
- The more poison she took.

Get Madame Xu Li to visit
Orchid Palace more often.

Have them bring her the
poisoned soup and food.

We'll see how much longer
she could possibly last.

The more she eats, the more likely
she is to descend into a mania.

She might even kill herself.

Great!

I will look forward to that.

I will see how that bitch
descends into insanity.

Zi Fu has always kept her composure.

How could she possibly go into
such a frenzy so suddenly?

She is so virtuous.

No matter how much she misses
her youngest daughter

she would never be rude to His Majesty
and Empress Dowager.

There must be a reason for

her restlessness and mood swings.

Could it be...

Witchcraft.

Uncle Yi, do you think so as well?

Most witchcraft places curses
on voodoo dolls.

They might not all be real.

Most of them are just
used to frighten people.

But if one is poisoned by witchcraft
through food and daily life

the damage would be severe.

Most poisons would damage
the victim's mental state.

Are there any strangers who
have come in contact with her lately?

They are mostly concubines
here in the harem.

But there are indeed quite a lot
of visitors recently.

Moreover, I have already
taken precaution in secret.

Whatever Zi Fu eats every day

be it from my cooking or
sent it by others

I've examined all of them
with silver needle.

They are all fine.

Could it be that the poison
isn't in the food?

How did they do it then?

Whatever it is, from the
fact that this could be done

without leaving any traces

this person must be not be underestimated.

Does it hurt?

What do you think?

I'm sorry. I was too reckless.

You can't stand any pain.

If you are in pain, then
I hurt more than you do.

We owe it to your superb poison.

Once Madame Wei dies from the poisoning

our success will be at hand.

My voodoo poison is the best
in the west of Yellow River.

Every poisonous ingredient is very rare.

The best thing about it is that it
could not be detected by silver needle

and it slowly affects
the victim gradually.

The poison acts up when
the victim is agitated.

It will cause others to assume that
Madame Wei has severe mood swings

and has descended into insanity.

As long as we take out Madame Wei for
Grand Princess Dou and Empress

our time of glory and extravagance
will soon arrive.

By then, we could lead a carefree life
and I could enjoy my days

watching you dance with that
slender waist of yours.

It seems that I should work
a little bit harder.

Do you know that I haven't added in
another of my secret toxin

that will make Madame Wei lose her
senses and take her own life?

Once Madame Wei takes it

not even the deities could save her.

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