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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,060 --> 00:00:10,010 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by Gone with the Shirt Team @ viki.com 2 00:00:22,140 --> 00:00:29,360 ♫ No indulgence in self-admiration, no desire for splendor. ♫ 3 00:00:29,360 --> 00:00:37,790 ♫ Living in a scene of bustling prosperity, viewing oneself as a made-up mirror image far away. ♫ 4 00:00:37,790 --> 00:00:41,740 ♫ Removing her ornate woman's attire, ♫ 5 00:00:41,740 --> 00:00:44,980 ♫ donning martial armor. ♫ 6 00:00:44,980 --> 00:00:48,870 ♫ Gentle and wonderful scenery fills the eyes, ♫ 7 00:00:48,870 --> 00:00:55,510 ♫ how is this not still a battlefield? ♫ 8 00:01:01,130 --> 00:01:05,100 ♫ Autumn departs, winter arrives, just as Bailu ("white dew") turns to frost. ♫ 9 00:01:05,100 --> 00:01:09,070 ♫ The road is distant, the days are long, and only finished by death in battle. ♫ 10 00:01:09,070 --> 00:01:16,170 ♫ My heart wants to spend its last years with you, placed at your side. ♫ 11 00:01:16,170 --> 00:01:20,710 ♫ However long our lifetimes, ♫ 12 00:01:20,710 --> 00:01:24,610 ♫ there's no time for melancholy. ♫ 13 00:01:24,610 --> 00:01:28,560 ♫ In the ash-grey sky, love exists above all, ♫ 14 00:01:28,560 --> 00:01:31,790 ♫ just lift your head and look up hopefully. ♫ 15 00:01:31,790 --> 00:01:36,380 ♫ Brave and chivalrous bones, yielding emotions forged into steel, ♫ 16 00:01:36,380 --> 00:01:39,700 ♫ sharpened by practice to a cutting edge. ♫ 17 00:01:39,700 --> 00:01:43,350 ♫ Time is like a blade carving every moment onto your face, ♫ 18 00:01:43,350 --> 00:01:51,490 ♫ one will have no regrets, if you have loved. ♫ 19 00:01:56,240 --> 00:02:00,270 Oh My General 20 00:02:00,270 --> 00:02:04,000 Send people out to spread this rumor. 21 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:07,050 Say that a prophet has calculated. 22 00:02:07,050 --> 00:02:13,220 In this life, she reincarnated as a woman, but hasn't finished paying for her retributions and her innate character is violent. 23 00:02:13,220 --> 00:02:17,760 In the future, she might harm the Emperor and destroy our Song empire. 24 00:02:17,760 --> 00:02:20,370 What a great plan. A great plan! 25 00:02:20,370 --> 00:02:23,690 Your Majesty, this is not only a family matter, it's also a matter of the country. 26 00:02:23,690 --> 00:02:27,670 The Imperial court isn't stable yet. If the inner palace (Imperial harem) will also have a change in leadership... 27 00:02:27,670 --> 00:02:30,590 Even though Fan Zhongyan isn't perfect, 28 00:02:30,590 --> 00:02:33,820 even more he exudes unyielding uprightness. 29 00:02:33,820 --> 00:02:36,930 I fear that he is a rare, able and intelligent subject. 30 00:02:36,930 --> 00:02:38,520 What Royal Brother suggests... 31 00:02:38,520 --> 00:02:41,950 Do you know about the birth puzzle of His Majesty? 32 00:02:41,950 --> 00:02:46,390 How dare you! Do you want to die? You dare talk about private Imperial matters? 33 00:02:46,390 --> 00:02:50,310 For these next few days, keep watch of His Majesty more strictly. 34 00:02:50,310 --> 00:02:54,420 Immediately tell me if there are any movements. 35 00:02:54,420 --> 00:02:55,680 Yes. 36 00:02:55,680 --> 00:02:59,930 There's only one way. That is to lure His Majesty to go to Qingyuan Palace. 37 00:02:59,930 --> 00:03:03,410 Lure him to Qingyuan Palace? 38 00:03:03,410 --> 00:03:08,050 I know that you also have grudges against me. 39 00:03:08,050 --> 00:03:11,560 But I was left with no other choice back then. 40 00:03:12,500 --> 00:03:15,440 Episode 23 41 00:03:18,280 --> 00:03:23,900 Now, I want to ask you a favor. 42 00:03:23,900 --> 00:03:29,330 Empress Dowager, just give me the instructions. 43 00:03:31,090 --> 00:03:38,450 Let that matter... rot inside your stomach... and never speak it out loud. 44 00:03:49,960 --> 00:03:52,450 Empress Dowager, don't worry. 45 00:03:53,660 --> 00:03:59,370 I will take this secret with me into my grave. 46 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:08,700 I believe you. 47 00:04:12,560 --> 00:04:15,090 Thank you very much. 48 00:04:36,860 --> 00:04:40,290 You mustn't... You mustn't, Empress Dowager! 49 00:04:40,290 --> 00:04:46,030 You deserve this respect, Imperial Consort Chen. I owe you this. 50 00:04:47,150 --> 00:04:53,290 Empress Dowager, if you're like this... 51 00:04:53,290 --> 00:04:58,870 how can I endure such a thing? 52 00:04:58,870 --> 00:05:01,600 Empress Dowager... 53 00:05:06,760 --> 00:05:10,710 Imperial Consort Chen, recuperate well. 54 00:05:10,710 --> 00:05:13,730 I'll visit you again next time. 55 00:05:40,990 --> 00:05:42,860 Your Majesty. 56 00:05:44,190 --> 00:05:46,070 We've traveled for an hour. 57 00:05:46,070 --> 00:05:50,010 Both people and horses get tired. Can we rest here for a while? 58 00:05:50,010 --> 00:05:54,070 Absolutely not. I still want to race with Ye Zhao. 59 00:05:54,070 --> 00:06:00,660 Your Majesty, it's still early. We can race a bit later. I'm also a little thirsty. 60 00:06:00,660 --> 00:06:06,040 Qingyuan Palace is just nearby. How about Your Majesty take me there to ask for some tea? 61 00:06:06,040 --> 00:06:08,450 Qingyuan Palace? 62 00:06:08,450 --> 00:06:10,990 The lodging of Imperial Consort Chen. 63 00:06:11,650 --> 00:06:13,130 Okay. 64 00:06:52,910 --> 00:06:55,190 Greetings to Imperial Mother. 65 00:06:55,190 --> 00:06:57,820 Greetings to the Empress Dowager. 66 00:06:58,530 --> 00:07:01,000 All of you can rise. 67 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:03,410 - Eunuch Jiang. - Here. 68 00:07:03,410 --> 00:07:07,190 Why did you bring His Majesty here? 69 00:07:07,190 --> 00:07:10,960 Also, General Ye, why are you also here? 70 00:07:10,960 --> 00:07:15,180 Ye Zhao and I were racing our horses and felt a bit thirsty when we were passing by this place. 71 00:07:15,180 --> 00:07:16,640 We then came over to ask for some water to drink. 72 00:07:16,640 --> 00:07:20,110 It just happens that these are also the chambers of Imperial Consort Chen, so I also thought of visiting her. 73 00:07:20,110 --> 00:07:24,500 This is perfect. Imperial Mother, why don't we have tea together? 74 00:07:24,500 --> 00:07:26,460 No need. 75 00:07:27,660 --> 00:07:29,520 You all just go visit her. 76 00:07:54,290 --> 00:07:56,370 Respectful greetings to Your Majesty. 77 00:07:56,370 --> 00:08:00,300 Rise. I passed by this place and just came in to have some tea. 78 00:08:01,490 --> 00:08:02,700 Ye Zhao, sit. 79 00:08:02,700 --> 00:08:04,490 Thank you, Your Majesty. 80 00:08:05,300 --> 00:08:07,760 Ziyan, go and make some good tea. 81 00:08:07,760 --> 00:08:10,860 - Yes. - Serve His Majesty and the General each a cup. 82 00:08:10,860 --> 00:08:12,830 I will go and make some tea now. 83 00:08:12,830 --> 00:08:16,010 Go and assist Imperial Consort Chen out to see His Majesty. 84 00:08:16,010 --> 00:08:17,560 Qiu Shui, you go make the tea. 85 00:08:17,560 --> 00:08:19,130 Yes, General. 86 00:08:19,130 --> 00:08:21,870 Miss, may I ask where the kitchen is? 87 00:08:21,870 --> 00:08:23,990 Ziyan, listen to the General. 88 00:08:23,990 --> 00:08:27,230 Hurry and assist your mistress out to see His Majesty. I'll go make the tea. 89 00:08:27,230 --> 00:08:28,870 Yes. 90 00:08:31,430 --> 00:08:33,590 Your Highness...Your Highness! 91 00:08:33,590 --> 00:08:37,080 Your Highness, His Majesty... His Majesty is here to visit you. 92 00:08:38,500 --> 00:08:41,130 - Hurry. - Hurry. 93 00:08:50,330 --> 00:08:54,160 Greetings and health to Your Majesty. 94 00:08:54,160 --> 00:08:57,670 Imperial Consort Chen, you're sick. Please rise. 95 00:09:07,800 --> 00:09:11,290 Your Highness the Imperial Consort Chen, be seated. 96 00:09:16,860 --> 00:09:21,190 Your Highness the Imperial Consort Chen, has your health improved? 97 00:09:24,920 --> 00:09:32,830 Your Majesty, you now look so similar to the late Emperor. 98 00:09:34,940 --> 00:09:36,760 So true. 99 00:09:36,760 --> 00:09:42,100 Among the sons of the late Emperor, the current Emperor looks the most similar to him. 100 00:09:47,410 --> 00:09:54,120 In a blink of an eye, His Majesty is already this old. 101 00:09:54,120 --> 00:09:59,060 Time is long, but growing up can happen in just a blink of an eye. 102 00:10:00,470 --> 00:10:07,060 Your Highness the Imperial Consort Chen, I can see that you're still very weak. What supplements do you take? 103 00:10:07,060 --> 00:10:10,980 If you need anything, I'll let Jiang Luhai deliver them here. 104 00:10:12,910 --> 00:10:14,670 No need. 105 00:10:16,120 --> 00:10:17,970 I don't need anything. 106 00:10:17,970 --> 00:10:23,430 Eunuch Jiang will usually deliver me everything. I don't lack anything. 107 00:10:23,430 --> 00:10:27,330 That's good then. I bumped into Imperial Mother outside earlier. 108 00:10:27,330 --> 00:10:33,720 Good thing that she usually takes care of my deceased father's wives and helps me handle proper social etiquette. 109 00:10:34,770 --> 00:10:36,920 Imperial Mother? 110 00:10:48,700 --> 00:10:50,400 The Empress Dowager.... 111 00:10:52,200 --> 00:10:57,700 The Empress Dowager will frequently come to reminisce with me. 112 00:11:01,000 --> 00:11:04,700 Since this is the case, I don't have to worry then. 113 00:11:07,100 --> 00:11:12,400 Your Highness the Imperial Consort Chen, rest and recuperate well. I won't disturb you anymore. 114 00:11:12,400 --> 00:11:14,000 Your Majesty! 115 00:11:17,300 --> 00:11:23,400 Your Majesty, won't you sit for a while longer? 116 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:29,600 General Ye and I already have an appointment for a horse race. 117 00:11:34,590 --> 00:11:36,150 Okay. 118 00:11:43,700 --> 00:11:47,200 Ziyan, serve Imperial Consort Chen well. 119 00:11:48,600 --> 00:11:51,200 Yes, Eunuch Jiang. 120 00:11:56,600 --> 00:11:58,400 Your Majesty! 121 00:12:01,000 --> 00:12:09,600 Imperial Consort Chen, no need to walk us out anymore. The wind outside is strong. ♫ To be keep watch and stay close clearly is my inclination ♫ 122 00:12:09,600 --> 00:12:17,100 ♫ Not willing to be too selfish ♫ 123 00:12:17,100 --> 00:12:21,800 ♫ I'm willing to die for you ♫ 124 00:12:21,800 --> 00:12:26,400 ♫ Life is just like that ♫ 125 00:12:26,400 --> 00:12:33,800 ♫ A thousand times, ten thousand times, I will not refuse to do it ♫ 126 00:12:35,700 --> 00:12:44,000 ♫ Brilliant reds and purples, this bustling world is so colorful ♫ 127 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:55,700 Your Majesty...Your Majesty... ! ♫ There exists more than one kind of favor. ♫ 128 00:13:18,500 --> 00:13:21,400 You had an appointment with His Majesty for a horse race today. 129 00:13:21,400 --> 00:13:26,200 I heard that you passed by Qingyuan Palace and in passing, went in to visit Imperial Consort Chen. 130 00:13:26,200 --> 00:13:27,500 So what if I did? 131 00:13:27,500 --> 00:13:30,400 You do know it would be suicidal for me to do this? 132 00:13:30,400 --> 00:13:34,100 Suicidal? That is your understanding. 133 00:13:34,100 --> 00:13:37,200 I just did something that a subject should do for his master. 134 00:13:37,200 --> 00:13:40,000 Are you feeling very arrogant and proud now, especially proud? 135 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:42,600 Just to fulfill your duty as a subject must you destroy the lives of others, even your own family, 136 00:13:42,600 --> 00:13:44,600 in exchange? 137 00:13:44,600 --> 00:13:46,800 You are thinking too much into this. 138 00:13:46,800 --> 00:13:49,700 I only let His Majesty meet who he should meet. 139 00:13:49,700 --> 00:13:51,800 A woman who's dying. 140 00:13:51,800 --> 00:13:53,000 Did you even think about this? 141 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:57,000 Once this leaks out, you and I, and my mother and the entire Zhao family, 142 00:13:57,000 --> 00:13:59,600 and the entire Ye family will find it hard to protect our lives! 143 00:13:59,600 --> 00:14:04,000 You already told me this yesterday. You don't need to repeat it. 144 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:09,500 I already said that I will bear the consequences of my own actions. I will not involve you in this. 145 00:14:09,500 --> 00:14:11,700 You are not being reasonable. 146 00:14:11,700 --> 00:14:13,200 Wait. 147 00:14:21,800 --> 00:14:22,800 What is this? 148 00:14:22,800 --> 00:14:24,700 Open it and read it after you have gone back. 149 00:14:48,500 --> 00:14:50,500 She is too much. 150 00:15:00,800 --> 00:15:02,600 What is this? 151 00:15:07,900 --> 00:15:09,600 Divorce paper? 152 00:15:10,900 --> 00:15:15,100 "I, Ye Zhao, have been carefree and unrestrained since I was little. 153 00:15:15,100 --> 00:15:18,400 I am not willing to get bound to my family. 154 00:15:18,400 --> 00:15:21,000 Today, I'm willing to give Zhao Yujin a... 155 00:15:21,000 --> 00:15:22,300 divorce? 156 00:15:22,300 --> 00:15:25,700 Each living their own lives, not interfering with each other." 157 00:15:28,100 --> 00:15:30,000 This foolish woman 158 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:32,400 is really uncultured. It's so scary. 159 00:15:45,200 --> 00:15:47,100 Qing'er. 160 00:15:47,900 --> 00:15:49,900 Qing'er. 161 00:15:51,400 --> 00:15:53,800 Qing'er. 162 00:16:04,300 --> 00:16:08,500 Your Highness the Imperial Consort Chen, why are you here? 163 00:16:10,800 --> 00:16:15,500 Qing'er, I'm leaving. 164 00:16:15,500 --> 00:16:18,900 I won't be able to do anything for you today. 165 00:16:19,900 --> 00:16:22,600 This is the most painful 166 00:16:22,600 --> 00:16:25,000 thing in my heart. 167 00:16:26,200 --> 00:16:27,500 Hope that in the next life, 168 00:16:27,500 --> 00:16:32,900 Qing'er won't get reincarnated again into the Imperial family. 169 00:16:32,900 --> 00:16:39,200 That way I can still continue our mother-and-son fate. 170 00:16:39,200 --> 00:16:45,000 And then, I surely will not leave your side. 171 00:16:45,000 --> 00:16:50,300 I will do everything personally and 172 00:16:50,300 --> 00:16:51,900 raise my Qing'er. 173 00:16:51,900 --> 00:16:56,770 Your Highness the Imperial Consort Chen, what are you saying? 174 00:16:56,770 --> 00:16:59,270 The Empress Dowager is my mother. 175 00:17:00,600 --> 00:17:06,900 Yes... you are the Empress Dowager's son. 176 00:17:09,000 --> 00:17:14,000 But you are also my son. 177 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:18,900 Your Highness the Imperial Consort Chen, what do you mean? 178 00:17:24,100 --> 00:17:28,600 Qing'er, I'm leaving. 179 00:17:29,600 --> 00:17:32,700 In the other world, 180 00:17:32,700 --> 00:17:37,800 I surely will bless you to be safe for a lifetime. 181 00:17:38,800 --> 00:17:43,400 My Qing'er, you must live well. 182 00:17:44,300 --> 00:17:49,600 Live well... for me. 183 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:51,400 Your Highness the Imperial Consort Chen. 184 00:17:53,000 --> 00:17:55,200 Your Highness the Imperial Consort Chen! 185 00:17:56,900 --> 00:17:58,360 Your Highness the Imperial Consort Chen! 186 00:17:58,360 --> 00:18:00,200 Your Highness the Imperial Consort Chen! 187 00:18:05,450 --> 00:18:08,760 Your Majesty? Your Majesty, what's wrong? 188 00:18:13,800 --> 00:18:16,300 Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen has left. 189 00:18:19,200 --> 00:18:21,200 Your Majesty, you had a nightmare, right? 190 00:18:21,200 --> 00:18:24,200 Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen visited me in my dreams and said that 191 00:18:24,200 --> 00:18:26,300 she is leaving. 192 00:18:28,200 --> 00:18:29,800 It must be because this morning, 193 00:18:29,800 --> 00:18:33,800 you and Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen had a little talk. 194 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:40,100 In the dream, Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen told me that 195 00:18:40,100 --> 00:18:42,300 I'm her son. 196 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:46,800 Your Majesty, you are the son of the Empress Dowager. 197 00:18:46,800 --> 00:18:49,600 How could you be her son? 198 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:54,200 When I met her during the day, 199 00:18:54,200 --> 00:18:57,000 she felt so familiar and close. 200 00:18:57,000 --> 00:19:01,300 Her expression was so gentle and amiable. 201 00:19:03,200 --> 00:19:05,800 Your Majesty, you dreamed of her. 202 00:19:05,800 --> 00:19:08,800 It can also be said to be a fate between Your Majesty and Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen. 203 00:19:08,800 --> 00:19:14,400 But dreams are purely imaginary. You mustn't treat them as true. 204 00:19:14,400 --> 00:19:19,600 Your Majesty, you have a court session tomorrow morning. Go to sleep now. 205 00:19:27,000 --> 00:19:34,900 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by Gone with the Shirt Team @ viki.com 206 00:19:42,200 --> 00:19:44,900 Your Majesty, last night you didn't sleep well. 207 00:19:44,900 --> 00:19:47,600 Come back early today and rest after your court session. 208 00:19:47,600 --> 00:19:51,300 My beloved consort, no need to worry. I just slept less than four hours. 209 00:19:51,300 --> 00:19:52,900 It won't cause a big problem. 210 00:19:53,700 --> 00:19:56,200 Eunuch Jiang would like to meet Your Majesty. 211 00:19:56,200 --> 00:19:57,800 Enter. 212 00:20:02,300 --> 00:20:04,100 Greetings to Your Majesty. 213 00:20:04,100 --> 00:20:08,100 Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen of Qingyuan Palace has died. 214 00:20:11,200 --> 00:20:13,300 When did she pass away? 215 00:20:13,300 --> 00:20:17,500 During the hour of zishi. (T/N: Between 11 pm-1 am) 216 00:20:17,500 --> 00:20:19,300 She has indeed left. 217 00:20:21,300 --> 00:20:26,400 Your Majesty, please instruct how I should handle this. 218 00:20:33,400 --> 00:20:36,400 Imperial Consort Chen is the wife of the late Emperor. 219 00:20:36,400 --> 00:20:38,800 Do it as the Empress Dowager instructs. 220 00:20:38,800 --> 00:20:40,100 Yes. 221 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,600 Your Majesty. 222 00:21:09,540 --> 00:21:11,200 Use this dress. 223 00:21:11,200 --> 00:21:14,500 Your Highness looks great in red. 224 00:21:14,500 --> 00:21:18,400 It's joyous and suits the Empress Dowager's poised and luxurious bearing. 225 00:21:20,500 --> 00:21:22,800 In this lifetime of mine, 226 00:21:23,600 --> 00:21:27,900 the wind and fire never stopped blowing and spreading. 227 00:21:29,800 --> 00:21:36,500 Red represents fire. It suits me. 228 00:21:36,500 --> 00:21:40,600 Once the Empress Dowager puts on this red Imperial court robe and sits in the court, 229 00:21:40,600 --> 00:21:43,600 who among the ministers below will dare to not listen to the Empress Dowager? 230 00:21:43,600 --> 00:21:45,800 Your Highness is most imposing. 231 00:21:46,840 --> 00:21:50,640 Informing the Empress Dowager, Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen has passed away. 232 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,900 Why did you only report now? 233 00:21:55,900 --> 00:21:59,000 When Miss Ziyan of Qingyuan Palace informed us about it last night, 234 00:21:59,000 --> 00:22:02,400 it was just past sangeng. You were already asleep. (T/N the third watch hour, 11 pm to 1 am) 235 00:22:02,400 --> 00:22:05,900 I was thinking that since Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen was just a... 236 00:22:10,100 --> 00:22:11,400 What was she? 237 00:22:11,400 --> 00:22:17,000 She... was someone who didn't receive the late Emperor's favor. 238 00:22:17,000 --> 00:22:21,200 Therefore, I didn't dare to disturb the Empress Dowager and delayed it until now. 239 00:22:21,200 --> 00:22:25,700 Your Highness, please don't worry. I heard that she died peacefully. 240 00:22:29,470 --> 00:22:33,090 Did Imperial Consort Chen... did she say anything unusual 241 00:22:33,090 --> 00:22:36,470 to His Majesty yesterday? 242 00:22:36,470 --> 00:22:38,510 They only drank tea and chatted for a while. 243 00:22:38,510 --> 00:22:41,390 His Majesty then left with General Ye for the horse race. 244 00:22:50,370 --> 00:22:52,840 If she has passed away, let it be then. 245 00:22:54,020 --> 00:22:56,860 This is the will of heaven. 246 00:22:56,860 --> 00:22:59,790 Prince Qi asks for an audience! 247 00:23:02,860 --> 00:23:05,090 You may withdraw. 248 00:23:05,090 --> 00:23:06,680 Yes, Your Highness. 249 00:23:23,660 --> 00:23:26,600 Respectful greetings to the Empress Dowager. 250 00:23:26,600 --> 00:23:31,040 Long live the Empress Dowager. 251 00:23:31,040 --> 00:23:32,200 Rise. 252 00:23:32,200 --> 00:23:34,240 Thank you, Empress Dowager. 253 00:23:35,860 --> 00:23:40,280 Prince Qi, why are you here to see me early in the morning? 254 00:23:41,640 --> 00:23:43,300 Is there anything urgent? 255 00:23:43,300 --> 00:23:46,890 Empress Dowager, Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen has passed away. 256 00:23:46,890 --> 00:23:49,900 I believe the Empress Dowager is already aware of this? 257 00:23:49,900 --> 00:23:52,930 So what if I know? 258 00:23:52,930 --> 00:23:58,110 I would like to know how I should arrange the funeral of Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen? 259 00:24:01,160 --> 00:24:06,710 She's just an ordinary consort who was by the late Emperor's side. 260 00:24:06,710 --> 00:24:10,450 Just follow the rite of an ordinary consort. 261 00:24:10,450 --> 00:24:15,600 Empress Dowager, I think that we should give Imperial Consort Chen a grand funeral. 262 00:24:15,600 --> 00:24:17,660 Based on what reason? 263 00:24:18,320 --> 00:24:22,750 Just based on the fact that she's Imperial Consort Chen. 264 00:24:23,540 --> 00:24:28,020 Her Imperial Consort position was only conferred by me out of pity. 265 00:24:28,020 --> 00:24:33,260 I considered that she has remained in her proper sphere all her life. 266 00:24:33,260 --> 00:24:36,400 Empress Dowager, Imperial Consort Chen had a dreary life. 267 00:24:36,400 --> 00:24:39,990 She finally got conferred as an Imperial consort and then already passed away. 268 00:24:39,990 --> 00:24:44,560 She took all the pains with her and left the palace with peace. 269 00:24:44,560 --> 00:24:48,730 If Empress Dowager can provide her a grand funeral, then her soul in the afterlife 270 00:24:48,730 --> 00:24:53,260 will surely be grateful to the Empress Dowager's extreme grace. 271 00:24:54,690 --> 00:24:59,290 She's just one palace person. Why must we take such grand actions? 272 00:25:00,240 --> 00:25:03,590 Empress Dowager, forgive me for being frank. 273 00:25:03,590 --> 00:25:10,100 If we give Imperial Consort Chen a grand funeral, we can show the citizens the Empress Dowager is a magnanimous person 274 00:25:10,100 --> 00:25:14,010 and has deep affection towards the late Emperor. 275 00:25:14,010 --> 00:25:20,180 Also... all the officials and officers of the government, all Liu officials, 276 00:25:20,180 --> 00:25:23,600 most of them have received your protection. 277 00:25:23,600 --> 00:25:29,350 Doesn't the Empress Dowager want to give the Liu clan honor that will last forever? 278 00:25:32,030 --> 00:25:36,630 Fine, just do as you say. 279 00:25:36,630 --> 00:25:40,490 We'll bury Imperial Consort Chen with the honor given to a top-ranked official. 280 00:25:40,490 --> 00:25:43,980 Thank you, Empress Dowager, for accepting my suggestion. 281 00:25:43,980 --> 00:25:46,160 I'm taking my leave. 282 00:25:46,160 --> 00:25:47,970 Wait. 283 00:25:50,740 --> 00:25:56,300 Giving Imperial Consort Chen... a grand funeral is your suggestion. 284 00:25:56,300 --> 00:26:01,620 Therefore, for this matter, you're the most diligent. 285 00:26:01,620 --> 00:26:07,190 Hence, I'm giving you full control in handling this matter. 286 00:26:07,190 --> 00:26:10,590 I will obey. 287 00:26:27,450 --> 00:26:29,230 I... 288 00:26:31,980 --> 00:26:35,310 should still go to court. 289 00:26:45,290 --> 00:26:47,100 Xiao Guizi... 290 00:26:49,510 --> 00:26:51,390 Xiao Guizi... 291 00:26:59,540 --> 00:27:01,150 Your Highness the Empress Dowager! 292 00:27:01,150 --> 00:27:02,560 Your Highness the Empress Dowager! 293 00:27:02,560 --> 00:27:04,130 Call for the physician! 294 00:27:04,130 --> 00:27:06,140 Your Highness the Empress Dowager! 295 00:27:06,140 --> 00:27:08,370 Wake up, Your Highness! 296 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:21,420 What the Empress Dowager has is a wasting disease. (digestive tract illness) 297 00:27:21,420 --> 00:27:23,090 You should rest and nurse your health. 298 00:27:23,090 --> 00:27:25,800 You shouldn't overexert yourself again. 299 00:27:28,780 --> 00:27:32,940 If I still overexert myself, what will happen? 300 00:27:37,100 --> 00:27:39,090 Just tell me the truth. 301 00:27:39,090 --> 00:27:42,420 I will not blame you. 302 00:27:42,420 --> 00:27:45,060 Then forgive me for being frank. 303 00:27:45,060 --> 00:27:51,170 If you still overexert yourself, your life will be in danger. 304 00:28:07,640 --> 00:28:09,930 Empress Dowager, what's wrong with you? 305 00:28:09,930 --> 00:28:12,560 Grandson, you're here. 306 00:28:12,560 --> 00:28:14,920 Everyone else may withdraw. 307 00:28:23,980 --> 00:28:26,040 Empress Dowager, you are sick... 308 00:28:26,040 --> 00:28:27,390 so stop working too hard. 309 00:28:27,390 --> 00:28:29,330 Don't worry. I'm fine. 310 00:28:29,330 --> 00:28:31,920 I'm feeling much better. 311 00:28:31,920 --> 00:28:38,380 I'm still waiting to see... if my grandson's child 312 00:28:38,380 --> 00:28:42,460 is more adorable than you. 313 00:28:43,990 --> 00:28:46,460 Not only will you see your grandson's child, 314 00:28:46,460 --> 00:28:49,330 you will also see the child of my grandson. 315 00:28:52,620 --> 00:28:55,920 A person will finally die. 316 00:28:55,920 --> 00:29:00,380 The point of living is to come up with descendants. 317 00:29:01,260 --> 00:29:03,470 I have His Majesty.. 318 00:29:03,470 --> 00:29:06,000 by having his own children, 319 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:09,590 that is also continuing my life. 320 00:29:09,590 --> 00:29:14,210 The wedding between you and General Ye was bestowed by me. 321 00:29:14,210 --> 00:29:22,100 So the two of you as a married couple must be of one mind and cheerfully and optimistically live your lives. 322 00:29:24,320 --> 00:29:26,850 We will cheerfully and optimistically live our lives. 323 00:29:26,850 --> 00:29:29,310 You must be happy, too. 324 00:29:39,290 --> 00:29:41,470 Empress Dowager, why did you suddenly get up? 325 00:29:41,470 --> 00:29:45,170 The wind is very strong out here. You should go to your room now. 326 00:29:45,170 --> 00:29:47,880 I have been lying on the bed every day. 327 00:29:47,880 --> 00:29:50,970 Even if I'm not sick, I will be sick from lying down. 328 00:29:50,970 --> 00:29:56,570 I think I should come out for a walk. 329 00:29:56,570 --> 00:29:59,350 Perhaps, I will get better from my illness. 330 00:29:59,350 --> 00:30:00,910 Yes. 331 00:30:04,300 --> 00:30:07,550 In front of us, so many living things are withering. 332 00:30:07,550 --> 00:30:10,140 Spring is still better. 333 00:30:10,140 --> 00:30:12,450 Living things come back to life. 334 00:30:12,450 --> 00:30:14,860 Hundreds of flowers are blooming. 335 00:30:16,050 --> 00:30:19,690 It's cold in winter. I don't like it. 336 00:30:20,560 --> 00:30:22,830 I'm afraid that my winter... 337 00:30:24,070 --> 00:30:26,140 has finally come. 338 00:30:26,140 --> 00:30:28,860 In a few days, when the weather has grown warmer, 339 00:30:28,860 --> 00:30:31,430 the Empress Dowager's illness will then get better. 340 00:30:35,330 --> 00:30:41,240 Xiao Guizi... I keep feeling lately 341 00:30:41,240 --> 00:30:45,270 that my strength is getting weaker day by day. 342 00:30:46,710 --> 00:30:51,530 This winter... is really long. 343 00:30:52,770 --> 00:30:58,750 If I want to wait for spring... I'm afraid it will be somewhat difficult. 344 00:30:58,750 --> 00:31:01,110 Empress Dowager, you are thinking too much about this. 345 00:31:01,110 --> 00:31:05,550 As long as you take good care of yourself, you will definitely be able to see the spring! 346 00:31:23,760 --> 00:31:33,640 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by Gone with the Shirt Team @ viki.com 347 00:32:02,670 --> 00:32:10,680 Memorial Tablet for Her Highness the Zhangxian Mingsu Empress, Empress Dowager Liu (T/N: As Regent, Empress Liu was the second Empress Regent in Chinese history, the first, Wu Zetian) 348 00:32:21,170 --> 00:32:26,030 Your Majesty, this is a silver tree-ear fungus and bird's nest soup that I personally cooked. (T/N: Tremella fuciformis) 349 00:32:26,030 --> 00:32:28,710 Drink it while it's hot. 350 00:32:31,360 --> 00:32:33,420 Your Majesty. 351 00:32:34,230 --> 00:32:37,260 You haven't eaten for two days. 352 00:32:37,260 --> 00:32:42,800 If the Empress Dowager were to know, she would be very sad. 353 00:32:43,440 --> 00:32:47,360 Since I was little, I was deeply loved by the Empress Dowager. 354 00:32:47,960 --> 00:32:50,280 Ever since the Empress Dowager left, 355 00:32:51,380 --> 00:32:54,020 I'm without a mother. 356 00:32:59,230 --> 00:33:05,330 Your Majesty, your health is important. Even just for the Empress Dowager, 357 00:33:05,330 --> 00:33:08,570 you can't do this to yourself, too. 358 00:33:10,830 --> 00:33:13,650 Imperial Consort Dowager Yang is asking for an audience! 359 00:33:23,450 --> 00:33:26,500 Little Mother, why are you here? 360 00:33:26,500 --> 00:33:30,090 I heard that Zhen'er has been depressed lately and couldn't eat. 361 00:33:30,090 --> 00:33:33,560 I was very worried. 362 00:33:34,820 --> 00:33:37,090 I really don't have an appetite. 363 00:33:37,090 --> 00:33:43,970 A person leaving is like a light going out. They can't be revived. Your Majesty must take good care of your health. 364 00:33:43,970 --> 00:33:49,600 Ever since the Empress Dowager left... I felt that... 365 00:33:51,270 --> 00:33:54,100 I felt that the whole world has gone empty. 366 00:33:55,100 --> 00:34:00,050 I wonder if I can get used to living without the Empress Dowager. 367 00:34:04,260 --> 00:34:06,260 Your Majesty, 368 00:34:09,840 --> 00:34:15,260 certain things... are not what you think they are. 369 00:34:20,070 --> 00:34:24,530 Beloved consort, please leave us. 370 00:34:34,340 --> 00:34:38,800 Your Majesty, don't be too sad. 371 00:34:38,800 --> 00:34:42,690 For example, the Empress Dowager wasn't your real mother. 372 00:34:42,690 --> 00:34:46,100 The unfortunate Imperial Consort Chen was Your Majesty's real birth mother. 373 00:34:58,650 --> 00:35:02,760 Little Mother, what are you saying? 374 00:35:02,760 --> 00:35:04,650 I'm saying, 375 00:35:05,810 --> 00:35:09,560 that Imperial Consort Chen was Your Majesty's real mother. 376 00:35:14,060 --> 00:35:15,950 How could this be possible? 377 00:35:16,850 --> 00:35:22,570 How could Your Majesty know about the grudges of the past generation? 378 00:35:25,520 --> 00:35:28,100 Thirty-five years ago... 379 00:35:29,170 --> 00:35:35,110 your mother Lady Li was still a maidservant by Empress Liu's side. 380 00:35:35,110 --> 00:35:36,880 His Majesty is here. 381 00:35:46,900 --> 00:35:51,900 Your Majesty, you're finally here. I have been waiting for you. 382 00:36:35,730 --> 00:36:38,800 Your Majesty... 383 00:37:07,430 --> 00:37:11,510 Qing'er, don't be afraid, don't be scared. 384 00:37:11,510 --> 00:37:17,080 Mother is here. I will carry you. Don't be afraid. 385 00:37:23,420 --> 00:37:27,160 Cairen Li's son was replaced by someone. 386 00:37:27,160 --> 00:37:31,170 Your Majesty was taken to Empress Liu's side. 387 00:37:31,170 --> 00:37:33,490 Empress Liu was very concerned about the government. 388 00:37:33,490 --> 00:37:36,590 She frequently helped the late Emperor handle official matters. 389 00:37:36,590 --> 00:37:39,570 She didn't have time to take care of you. 390 00:37:39,570 --> 00:37:44,030 The late Emperor could only send me to take care of you. 391 00:37:44,030 --> 00:37:49,490 From then on, you called Empress Liu your "Big Mother." 392 00:37:49,490 --> 00:37:53,310 You called me "Little Mother." 393 00:37:54,870 --> 00:37:59,970 I treated the Empress Dowager as my real mother for thirty-five years. 394 00:38:01,480 --> 00:38:04,100 I really didn't imagine that 395 00:38:04,950 --> 00:38:09,060 it was Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen who was my real birth mother. 396 00:39:05,440 --> 00:39:09,690 Your Majesty, don't worry. When Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen was buried, 397 00:39:09,690 --> 00:39:14,290 His Highness Prince Qi personally took care that Her Highness will get buried wearing the Empress robe. 398 00:39:14,290 --> 00:39:17,580 She was buried with all the proper honor for an Empress. (T/N: Raised posthumously to Empress Dowager Zhangyi) 399 00:39:17,580 --> 00:39:22,700 Prince Qi has even instructed me to make sure to guard Her Highness' tomb well, 400 00:39:22,700 --> 00:39:25,650 that I must not make any mistake. 401 00:39:26,720 --> 00:39:28,550 Imperial Mother, 402 00:39:33,080 --> 00:39:35,660 I came too late. 403 00:40:07,640 --> 00:40:12,800 Imperial Mother... I was not filial. 404 00:40:14,220 --> 00:40:21,680 I wasn't able to give you delight with my children and pay proper filial duties to you while you were still alive. 405 00:40:23,280 --> 00:40:29,790 I was not filial! I was just palace walls away from you, 406 00:40:31,080 --> 00:40:35,690 yet we were like strangers that never had any interactions. 407 00:40:37,320 --> 00:40:40,340 I was not filial. 408 00:40:42,170 --> 00:40:48,620 I am the high and mighty Son of Heaven, yet I let my Imperial Mother... 409 00:40:50,050 --> 00:40:56,160 suffer the chill... of the cold palace. (T/N: lodging for a discarded or out of favor Imperial harem member) 410 00:40:58,630 --> 00:41:00,650 Imperial Mother, 411 00:41:02,640 --> 00:41:05,360 I was not filial. 412 00:41:06,420 --> 00:41:08,620 In the next life, 413 00:41:09,850 --> 00:41:13,240 let's continue with our fate. 414 00:41:16,760 --> 00:41:20,240 Your Majesty, please don't be sad. 415 00:41:20,240 --> 00:41:24,520 Her Highness the Imperial Consort Chen would always pray for Your Majesty's good fortune. 416 00:41:24,520 --> 00:41:30,450 She prayed that the heavens bless Your Majesty with good health and the citizens to stay safe and sound. 417 00:41:34,580 --> 00:41:39,960 Ziyan, you have been devoted in guarding this tomb. You achieved merit in guarding your mistress. 418 00:41:40,980 --> 00:41:43,900 I'm conferring you the position of being my goddaughter. 419 00:41:45,610 --> 00:41:52,250 Guard my royal mother's tomb forever and you'll forever receive salary for it. 420 00:41:52,250 --> 00:42:01,390 Thank you for Your Majesty's abundant grace! Long live Your Majesty! 421 00:42:02,840 --> 00:42:12,860 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by Gone with the Shirt Team @ viki.com 422 00:42:18,290 --> 00:42:25,100 ♫ From disaffection and doubt until trust is formed ♫ 423 00:42:25,100 --> 00:42:32,350 ♫ How many times must two people embrace tightly before one won't feel like a stranger? ♫ 424 00:42:32,350 --> 00:42:41,260 ♫ Turning back to think about the past life, while living in the present lifetime ♫ 425 00:42:41,260 --> 00:42:45,740 ♫ In this lifetime, to never casually mention separation ♫ 426 00:42:45,740 --> 00:42:53,170 ♫ Sincerely you embrace me, to remember my body's warmth ♫ 427 00:42:53,170 --> 00:43:00,720 ♫ In the center of my heart, your fingerprints are engraved ♫ 428 00:43:00,720 --> 00:43:06,090 ♫ Both love and hate, seriously taken to heart ♫ 429 00:43:06,090 --> 00:43:13,870 ♫ Only for one not to live one's life in vain ♫ 430 00:43:13,870 --> 00:43:17,490 ♫ I am willing to be loyally steadfast to you ♫ 431 00:43:17,490 --> 00:43:21,050 ♫ Using this in exchange for a missing depth of affection ♫ 432 00:43:21,050 --> 00:43:24,530 ♫ I'm grateful for your recognizing my worth ♫ 433 00:43:24,530 --> 00:43:28,100 ♫ For granting me a healthy body ♫ 434 00:43:28,100 --> 00:43:31,660 ♫ Even though the world is rich and diverse ♫ 435 00:43:31,660 --> 00:43:40,300 ♫ It cannot compare to your pure and honest gaze ♫ 436 00:43:42,160 --> 00:43:46,200 ♫ I am willing to be loyally steadfast to you ♫ 437 00:43:46,200 --> 00:43:49,700 ♫ Using this in exchange for a missing depth of affection ♫ 438 00:43:49,700 --> 00:43:53,180 ♫ I'm grateful for your recognizing my worth ♫ 439 00:43:53,180 --> 00:43:56,750 ♫ For granting me a healthy body ♫ 440 00:43:56,750 --> 00:44:00,340 ♫ Even though the world is rich and diverse ♫ 441 00:44:00,340 --> 00:44:09,450 ♫ It cannot compare to your pure and honest gaze ♫ 442 00:44:10,790 --> 00:44:14,420 ♫ I am willing to be loyally steadfast to you ♫ 443 00:44:14,420 --> 00:44:17,780 ♫ Not caring about the scars ♫ 444 00:44:17,780 --> 00:44:21,070 ♫ Setting aside my pride ♫ 445 00:44:21,070 --> 00:44:25,600 ♫ and submitting to you ♫ 446 00:44:25,600 --> 00:44:31,260 ♫ Even if I disappoint the entire world ♫ 447 00:44:31,260 --> 00:44:37,030 ♫ I will never turn my back on you ♫ 448 00:44:39,200 --> 00:44:47,360 ♫ My only care in this life is one person ♫ 449 00:44:47,360 --> 00:44:51,430 ♫ It's you ♫ 41600