Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:04,580 --> 00:00:11,970 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:01:56,210 --> 00:01:59,570 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 3 00:01:59,570 --> 00:02:02,390 Episode 50 4 00:02:03,660 --> 00:02:06,400 The Emperor is filial. 5 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:10,760 I'm sixty years old and I could still see the scenery of Jiangnan. 6 00:02:10,760 --> 00:02:14,780 It's just that I think, since we are here, 7 00:02:14,780 --> 00:02:18,370 why don't we look at the lotus flowers before we leave? 8 00:02:18,370 --> 00:02:19,870 Empress Dowager is joking. 9 00:02:19,870 --> 00:02:22,550 Where would there be lotus flowers in spring? 10 00:02:39,680 --> 00:02:44,460 Indeed, there are lotus flowers. Empress Dowager is creative. 11 00:02:45,370 --> 00:02:48,710 The flourishing spring has stood still on the surface of the water, the ripples are causing colorful illusions. 12 00:02:48,710 --> 00:02:52,330 Empress Dowager has always known my wishes. 13 00:02:52,330 --> 00:02:56,810 Hundred acres of pool rippled by the light breeze. 14 00:02:56,810 --> 00:03:01,700 Ten miles of water surface full of lily fragrance. 15 00:03:01,700 --> 00:03:06,130 Look the those people within the lotus flowers, they are just like the flowers. 16 00:03:07,880 --> 00:03:10,430 What's so surprising about that, Noble Consort Chun? 17 00:03:10,430 --> 00:03:12,870 This is just coquettish stuff for fun. 18 00:03:15,780 --> 00:03:23,370 Several well-decorated boats placed end to end. 19 00:03:23,370 --> 00:03:34,100 Bubbling with sounds of laughter and flutes. 20 00:03:34,100 --> 00:03:39,180 During the warm spring season, the fragrance of hundreds of flowers can be smelled. 21 00:03:39,180 --> 00:03:41,570 Come, Empress Dowager. 22 00:03:41,570 --> 00:03:43,070 Come. 23 00:03:45,410 --> 00:03:51,380 It is really there is heaven up in the sky, 24 00:03:51,380 --> 00:03:58,410 and there is Suzhou and Hangzhou below. 25 00:04:07,660 --> 00:04:09,320 Greetings, Empress Dowager. 26 00:04:09,320 --> 00:04:11,050 Greetings, Your Majesty. 27 00:04:11,050 --> 00:04:13,360 Greetings, Your Highness. 28 00:04:13,360 --> 00:04:14,950 Rise. 29 00:04:17,560 --> 00:04:22,270 Emperor, Imperial Concubine Mei was the one who was playing the pipa. 30 00:04:22,270 --> 00:04:25,660 Noble Lady Qing was the one who sang. 31 00:04:25,660 --> 00:04:28,770 Emperor, I fear, it has been a long time since you have seen them. 32 00:04:28,770 --> 00:04:33,210 You have already forgotten how talented they are. 33 00:04:37,650 --> 00:04:42,500 Noble Lady Qing, from which year did you since start serving His Majesty? 34 00:04:42,500 --> 00:04:45,670 Empress Dowager, it was the fourth year of Qianlong. 35 00:04:45,670 --> 00:04:48,330 It has been twenty years. 36 00:04:48,330 --> 00:04:54,170 I remember that when you started serving His Majesty, you couldn't sing. 37 00:04:54,170 --> 00:04:56,230 I know that I'm not talented. 38 00:04:56,230 --> 00:05:00,670 I picked up this insignificant skill during the past twenty years 39 00:05:00,670 --> 00:05:03,180 to pass time. 40 00:05:04,230 --> 00:05:07,900 For those past years, I didn't visit you. 41 00:05:07,900 --> 00:05:10,870 That's why you sang to pass the time. 42 00:05:10,870 --> 00:05:14,540 His Majesty has always like new loves versus the old loves. He won't disappoint you. 43 00:05:14,540 --> 00:05:17,870 Noble Consort, you are wrong in saying this. 44 00:05:17,870 --> 00:05:22,760 Ever since he came back for the inspection of the South, he has been pampering the Empress. 45 00:05:22,760 --> 00:05:28,340 Would he still remember what an old love is? There isn't any new love at all. 46 00:05:28,340 --> 00:05:33,920 Her Highness has been infertile for a long time. If the Emperor still shows special favors to her, 47 00:05:33,920 --> 00:05:39,120 how could the harem sire him any eldest sons? 48 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:42,800 Empress Dowager, Consort Shu was just pregnant. 49 00:05:42,800 --> 00:05:45,680 I will not be lacking of any successors. 50 00:05:45,680 --> 00:05:49,780 If you have ample successors, this will be your blessings. 51 00:05:49,780 --> 00:05:52,550 Even more so, 52 00:05:52,550 --> 00:05:57,120 you have many consorts and concubines in your harem. You should not favor just a few. 53 00:05:57,120 --> 00:05:59,600 The Empress is always with you. 54 00:05:59,600 --> 00:06:02,840 It's hard to see you. It's really not appropriate too. 55 00:06:02,840 --> 00:06:04,890 If I don't remind you, 56 00:06:04,890 --> 00:06:09,130 are you going to be wait till all the consorts and concubines are full with resentments 57 00:06:09,130 --> 00:06:11,830 before you change your mind? 58 00:06:14,680 --> 00:06:18,270 Empress Dowager, I know that I'm wrong. 59 00:06:18,270 --> 00:06:21,690 Handing the harem is your responsibility. 60 00:06:21,690 --> 00:06:24,110 I don't need to remind you of this. 61 00:06:24,110 --> 00:06:29,130 It's that you have been negligent. 62 00:06:31,440 --> 00:06:34,760 Empress Dowager, His Majesty and Her Highness have a good affection between them. 63 00:06:34,760 --> 00:06:38,300 I wouldn't dare to complain. 64 00:06:38,300 --> 00:06:40,800 What your mouth says and what's in your heart, 65 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:43,640 I was also an Imperial Consort. 66 00:06:43,650 --> 00:06:45,740 How could I not know? 67 00:06:46,340 --> 00:06:49,670 Empress Dowager is right. It's my fault. 68 00:06:49,670 --> 00:06:53,730 Imperial Concubine Mei and Noble Lady Qing are my beloved ones. 69 00:06:53,730 --> 00:06:57,330 Starting from today, I will take more notice of them. 70 00:06:57,330 --> 00:06:59,690 I won't ignore those at the six palaces too. 71 00:06:59,690 --> 00:07:01,810 That's good then. 72 00:07:01,810 --> 00:07:06,460 The wind is strong at the lake. Imperial Concubine Mei and Noble Lady Qing, stay here to accompany the Emperor. 73 00:07:06,460 --> 00:07:09,480 I'm going back first. 74 00:07:10,330 --> 00:07:13,570 Take care, Empress Dowager. 75 00:07:20,330 --> 00:07:25,710 Imperial Concubine Mei and Noble Lady Qing didn't disappoint Empress Dowager's hard work. 76 00:07:26,960 --> 00:07:29,010 Forget about Noble Lady Qing. 77 00:07:29,010 --> 00:07:33,660 Didn't you see the the Emperor didn't even look at Imperial Concubine Mei? 78 00:07:34,690 --> 00:07:38,810 He has become foolish. What a pity. 79 00:07:39,820 --> 00:07:42,170 If you didn't use Imperial Concubine Mei as a foil, 80 00:07:42,170 --> 00:07:45,620 Noble Lady Qing is not that eye-catching. 81 00:07:47,110 --> 00:07:50,240 I put in a lot of efforts tonight 82 00:07:50,240 --> 00:07:52,790 to recommend Noble Lady Qing. 83 00:07:52,790 --> 00:07:57,340 I wonder if the Emperor understands my intention. 84 00:07:57,340 --> 00:07:59,820 He will understand. 85 00:08:01,780 --> 00:08:04,100 If Noble Lady Qing is still not good enough, 86 00:08:04,100 --> 00:08:06,630 Fujia, if there is anyone outstanding among the daughters of the officials, 87 00:08:06,630 --> 00:08:10,380 Keep an eye too on any who are outstanding. 88 00:08:12,330 --> 00:08:14,650 - Aren't you Qi Wei? - Yes. 89 00:08:14,650 --> 00:08:17,210 Greetings, Empress Dowager. 90 00:08:17,210 --> 00:08:19,730 It's late. What are you doing here? 91 00:08:21,100 --> 00:08:23,800 His Majesty summoned me to check his pulse. 92 00:08:23,800 --> 00:08:26,040 He said that he has been feeling tired from the past few days. 93 00:08:26,040 --> 00:08:30,060 I have been waiting to attend to him till the banquet has ended. 94 00:08:31,200 --> 00:08:33,110 - Attend to him well. - Yes. 95 00:08:33,110 --> 00:08:36,310 If there is anything not right, report to me. 96 00:08:36,310 --> 00:08:38,300 Empress Dowager, don't worry. 97 00:08:44,470 --> 00:08:48,540 Imperial Physician Qi, the night banquet will end soon. 98 00:08:48,540 --> 00:08:51,520 Should I accompany you there? 99 00:08:51,520 --> 00:08:53,170 Fine. 100 00:08:54,860 --> 00:08:56,410 I will help you with this. 101 00:08:56,410 --> 00:08:58,620 You have worked hard. 102 00:09:27,780 --> 00:09:30,180 What is it now? 103 00:09:41,910 --> 00:09:44,260 Isn't that Imperial Concubine Ling? 104 00:10:28,160 --> 00:10:31,140 Cheers. 105 00:10:32,930 --> 00:10:35,620 It's really tedious tonight. 106 00:10:35,620 --> 00:10:38,310 Other than singing, there is a dance. 107 00:10:38,310 --> 00:10:42,680 They must be striving hard to gain favors. That's why they needed to learn something unique 108 00:10:42,680 --> 00:10:45,360 to improve their singing and dancing skills. 109 00:10:45,360 --> 00:10:48,700 They have inferior complex. This is really not interesting. 110 00:10:49,950 --> 00:10:52,660 Imperial Consort Jia, don't keep commenting about others. 111 00:10:52,660 --> 00:10:55,100 Thing about that year, didn't you also 112 00:10:55,100 --> 00:10:57,610 did the drum dance, fan dance, 113 00:10:57,610 --> 00:11:00,070 play the flute and guzheng? 114 00:11:00,070 --> 00:11:02,680 Wasn't it the same for each day? 115 00:11:02,680 --> 00:11:04,940 Mimicking someone's idiosyncrasies but making a fool of oneself. 116 00:11:07,850 --> 00:11:11,460 Noble Consort Jia and I are middle aged women with charms. 117 00:11:11,460 --> 00:11:15,620 How can we compete with those nineteen or twenty year old girls? 118 00:11:15,620 --> 00:11:19,840 Even if they are copycats, they are very spirited and young. 119 00:11:19,840 --> 00:11:21,400 Their too delicate and sickly. 120 00:11:21,400 --> 00:11:26,170 How would they know how to serve? It's still the seniors who have the charms. 121 00:11:33,060 --> 00:11:37,930 Excellent. It's indeed original, as in a painting. 122 00:11:37,930 --> 00:11:41,160 Imperial Concubine Ling has improved. 123 00:11:41,160 --> 00:11:43,980 She's not like the past when she only knew about bird nest's powder. 124 00:11:43,980 --> 00:11:47,240 She didn't even know the difference between white porcelain and white glaze. 125 00:11:47,920 --> 00:11:52,490 Your Highness, look at Imperial Concubine Ling's performance. 126 00:11:52,490 --> 00:11:55,350 What do you think? 127 00:11:55,350 --> 00:11:59,850 It's not easy to do something which His Majesty would like. 128 00:12:09,650 --> 00:12:11,560 Imperial Concubine Ling, come here. 129 00:12:13,210 --> 00:12:15,420 Yes, Your Majesty. 130 00:12:26,490 --> 00:12:30,380 I know that Your Highness loves green plums. 131 00:12:30,380 --> 00:12:33,320 Hence, I wanted to find some for contributions. 132 00:12:33,320 --> 00:12:35,020 But it was hard to find green plums. 133 00:12:35,020 --> 00:12:38,790 These are red plums instead. I hope they will bring smiles to your face. 134 00:12:38,790 --> 00:12:40,480 We haven't seen each other for days. 135 00:12:40,480 --> 00:12:44,000 I didn't expect you to be busy with this. 136 00:12:48,850 --> 00:12:51,950 I merely spend some time 137 00:12:51,950 --> 00:12:55,450 to bring smiles to Your Majesty and Your Highness. 138 00:12:57,770 --> 00:13:01,450 Imperial Concubine Ling, come and sit here. 139 00:13:01,450 --> 00:13:03,100 Yes. 140 00:13:14,130 --> 00:13:17,600 Imperial Concubine Mei and Noble Lady Qing could play musical instruments and dance. 141 00:13:17,600 --> 00:13:20,970 You could use the dance of the West Lake. 142 00:13:20,970 --> 00:13:22,750 It't not easy to do. 143 00:13:22,750 --> 00:13:25,150 Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compliment. 144 00:13:25,150 --> 00:13:30,590 The Empress loves plum flowers. With regards to tonight's dance, I think she's happy with it too. 145 00:13:30,590 --> 00:13:33,830 Do you like plum flowers too? 146 00:13:35,750 --> 00:13:37,880 I like aster flowers. 147 00:13:37,880 --> 00:13:41,800 I liked it since I was young. It's still the same now. 148 00:13:41,800 --> 00:13:44,080 The Empress and I like this too. 149 00:13:50,200 --> 00:13:54,800 Your Majesty, Empress Dowager reminds you to choose the card. 150 00:13:55,660 --> 00:13:58,300 Empress Dowager doesn't want me to favor just a few 151 00:13:58,300 --> 00:14:01,540 and not to forget about old love. I remember this. 152 00:14:06,560 --> 00:14:11,170 I'm old. Your Majesty still let Noble Lady Qing serves you instead. 153 00:14:13,010 --> 00:14:16,540 Be done with me. I won't be choosing the card tonight. 154 00:14:16,540 --> 00:14:19,420 I will let Imperial Concubine Ling serves me instead. 155 00:14:19,420 --> 00:14:21,010 Yes. 156 00:14:24,160 --> 00:14:25,990 Thank you, Your Majesty. 157 00:14:25,990 --> 00:14:27,220 Imperial Concubine Ling? 158 00:14:27,220 --> 00:14:30,160 What's wrong? You don't agree? 159 00:14:31,450 --> 00:14:33,330 How could I? 160 00:14:37,090 --> 00:14:41,980 Imperial Concubine Ling has worked hard at the dance for tonight. It's getting late. 161 00:14:41,980 --> 00:14:45,030 Your Majesty and Imperial Concubine Ling, please rest early. 162 00:14:45,030 --> 00:14:46,860 I'm taking my leave. 163 00:14:46,860 --> 00:14:49,490 Fine. Everyone can leave. 164 00:14:52,410 --> 00:14:55,280 We are taking our leave. 165 00:14:58,430 --> 00:15:03,620 Noble Consort Chun, you gave birth to a son. That's how you obtained this position. 166 00:15:03,620 --> 00:15:07,230 It will be the same for Imperial Concubine Shu too. 167 00:15:07,230 --> 00:15:11,600 Imperial Concubine Ling was a palace maid. Who gives her the right to succeed? 168 00:15:11,600 --> 00:15:14,190 The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole is behind. [T/N : to pursue a narrow gain while neglecting a greater danger] 169 00:15:14,190 --> 00:15:15,970 That is her ability. 170 00:15:15,970 --> 00:15:18,480 I can see that she is very intelligent. 171 00:15:18,480 --> 00:15:23,760 Did the Empress Dowager tell you that Imperial Concubine Ling will be appearing today? 172 00:15:23,760 --> 00:15:28,720 Although you're mighty, I'm afraid even you can't hold her down. 173 00:15:29,920 --> 00:15:34,030 Noble Consort Jia, His Majesty exempted you from the punishment of kneeling at Fengxian temple. 174 00:15:34,030 --> 00:15:36,890 You should be more cautious. 175 00:15:37,530 --> 00:15:39,100 Yes. 176 00:15:39,100 --> 00:15:40,790 Talking about this, it's interesting. 177 00:15:40,790 --> 00:15:43,190 Empress Dowager has never acknowledge Imperial Concubine Mei. 178 00:15:43,190 --> 00:15:46,540 She favored Noble Lady Qing today and involved Imperial Concubine Mei. 179 00:15:46,540 --> 00:15:49,240 Imperial Concubine Mei has regained favors again. 180 00:15:49,240 --> 00:15:51,470 She is lucky. 181 00:15:52,870 --> 00:15:57,060 Imperial Concubine Mei has been drinking herbal tea. Her health is not very good too. 182 00:15:57,060 --> 00:15:59,630 It will be hard for her to regain favors again. 183 00:16:00,310 --> 00:16:01,680 That's right too. 184 00:16:01,680 --> 00:16:06,090 For the past years, looking at Imperial Concubine Mei, her temperament has been getting strange. 185 00:16:06,090 --> 00:16:09,770 I still remember. Ever since Empress Xiaoxian passed away that night, 186 00:16:09,770 --> 00:16:11,720 Imperial Concubine Mei has been acting strange. 187 00:16:11,720 --> 00:16:13,800 Her words have been bitter. 188 00:16:13,800 --> 00:16:16,760 I heard, as if there was sound of someone. 189 00:16:16,760 --> 00:16:18,860 Imperial Concubine Mei didn't want to investigate it too. 190 00:16:18,860 --> 00:16:22,900 Or else, perhaps, Empress Xiaoxian could have been saved. 191 00:16:23,640 --> 00:16:25,580 Regarding this, 192 00:16:25,580 --> 00:16:28,480 why didn't you and Consort Yu mention it? 193 00:16:28,480 --> 00:16:31,160 That day, when they found out that Empress Xiaoxian fell into the water, 194 00:16:31,160 --> 00:16:34,600 everyone was panicking. Would we still care about that? 195 00:16:34,600 --> 00:16:38,530 Today, if Imperial Concubine Mei and Noble Lady Qing didn't show up together on the water, 196 00:16:38,530 --> 00:16:41,790 I would have forgotten about this matter. 197 00:16:48,050 --> 00:16:53,980 Your Highness, you shouldn't listen to Noble Consort Jia but she said, it makes sense. 198 00:16:53,980 --> 00:16:57,950 Imperial Concubine Ling has been waiting to flatter you. 199 00:16:57,950 --> 00:17:02,750 Suddenly, out of nowhere she came up with such a big act. 200 00:17:04,320 --> 00:17:10,030 I think that no matter how deep Noble Consort's thoughts are, we have encountered them. 201 00:17:10,030 --> 00:17:14,210 But we don't know the depth of Imperial Concubine Ling's thoughts 202 00:17:23,430 --> 00:17:25,700 Imperial Concubine Ling? 203 00:17:25,700 --> 00:17:30,830 By approaching me, Consort Ling wants to get close to his Majesty. 204 00:17:30,830 --> 00:17:33,430 She has already obtained His Majesty's affection. 205 00:17:33,430 --> 00:17:37,290 She doesn't need to be a hypocrite in front of me again. 206 00:17:38,920 --> 00:17:41,900 But you should still keep a watch on Imperial Concubine Ling. 207 00:17:42,970 --> 00:17:46,120 Your Highness, Xiao Ruizi is here. 208 00:17:46,120 --> 00:17:51,030 Isn't he here in the capital to pass message to you regarding Imperial Concubine Yu? 209 00:17:51,030 --> 00:17:53,830 Why did he come here? 210 00:17:53,830 --> 00:17:55,410 Tell him to come in. 211 00:17:55,410 --> 00:17:56,950 Yes. 212 00:17:58,990 --> 00:18:02,010 Greetings, Your Highness. 213 00:18:02,010 --> 00:18:04,830 - Rise. - Thank you, Your Highness. 214 00:18:05,470 --> 00:18:07,480 How are Imperial Concubines Yu and Shu doing? 215 00:18:07,480 --> 00:18:09,340 To answer your question, 216 00:18:09,340 --> 00:18:13,030 ever since they were driven away from the capital, Fifth Prince caught a cold. 217 00:18:13,030 --> 00:18:15,390 He kept coughing and doesn't look good. 218 00:18:15,390 --> 00:18:16,830 Imperial Concubine Yu is anxious. 219 00:18:16,830 --> 00:18:22,140 She asked if Imperial Physician Jiang could take care of him. 220 00:18:22,140 --> 00:18:24,460 Of course, it's urgent for Yongqi. 221 00:18:24,460 --> 00:18:27,050 What about Imperial Consort Shu? How is she? 222 00:18:27,050 --> 00:18:28,470 She is not doing well too. 223 00:18:28,470 --> 00:18:30,390 It's quite late into her pregnancy, her hands and feet are swollen. 224 00:18:30,390 --> 00:18:33,830 They would swell. She needs to take medicine for diarrhea too. 225 00:18:33,830 --> 00:18:36,630 Furthermore, her kidneys are weak. 226 00:18:36,630 --> 00:18:41,140 She has been having yellow spots on her face, like those of a butterfly. 227 00:18:41,140 --> 00:18:42,570 Is it very bad and urgent? 228 00:18:42,570 --> 00:18:45,260 Your Highness, don't worry. The physician said that other than her kidneys being weak, 229 00:18:45,260 --> 00:18:47,730 she is okay with regards to the rest. 230 00:18:47,730 --> 00:18:52,870 How could I not worry about Yongqi's sickness and Consort Yu's health? 231 00:18:52,870 --> 00:18:56,160 It's normal for a pregnant woman to have weak kidneys. 232 00:18:56,160 --> 00:18:59,030 Sometimes, yellow spots will appear on the face too. 233 00:18:59,030 --> 00:19:03,100 But those are mostly mundane women, who haven't been well taken care of. 234 00:19:03,100 --> 00:19:05,440 We shouldn't take this lightly too. 235 00:19:05,440 --> 00:19:08,560 Dispatch Imperial Physician Jiang to the capital immediately. 236 00:19:08,560 --> 00:19:10,030 Yes. 237 00:19:58,580 --> 00:20:00,880 Mistress, why aren't you asleep yet? 238 00:20:04,160 --> 00:20:08,820 So many events happened tonight. How could I sleep? 239 00:20:08,820 --> 00:20:11,130 You are worried about Imperial Concubine Ling? 240 00:20:11,130 --> 00:20:13,020 Perhaps, His Majesty will go back to how he used to be. 241 00:20:13,020 --> 00:20:16,190 He will favor her for a few months and discard her. 242 00:20:17,930 --> 00:20:21,570 What is there to worry about that traitor, Imperial Concubine Ling? 243 00:20:21,570 --> 00:20:25,640 What I'm more worried about, it's Imperial Concubine Mei. 244 00:20:25,640 --> 00:20:27,710 Why are you worried about her? 245 00:20:27,710 --> 00:20:32,350 Don't think that just because she's quiet and sullen, she doesn't know anything. 246 00:20:32,960 --> 00:20:35,240 We must keep a watch on them. 247 00:20:35,240 --> 00:20:37,550 Guard Ling, should we have drinks after our night duty? 248 00:20:37,550 --> 00:20:40,270 I can't. I'm too tired tonight. 249 00:20:40,830 --> 00:20:43,300 Guard Ling, someone's here. 250 00:20:44,750 --> 00:20:47,230 - Hurry up, catch him. -Go after him. 251 00:20:47,230 --> 00:20:48,900 You did well. 252 00:20:48,900 --> 00:20:50,660 Is there any movement from Empress Dowager? 253 00:20:50,660 --> 00:20:54,130 No. This was an accident. 254 00:20:54,130 --> 00:20:58,310 Imperial Physician Qi's family has been rewarded. They are grateful to you. 255 00:20:58,310 --> 00:21:02,030 Excellent. I don't want to have a fall-out with her. 256 00:21:02,030 --> 00:21:03,800 I understand. 257 00:21:03,800 --> 00:21:07,190 Imperial Physician Jiang has returned to the palace to take care of Fifth Prince and Consort Shu. 258 00:21:07,190 --> 00:21:11,300 He will wait on you later. 259 00:21:11,300 --> 00:21:14,850 Those who wait on me, their medical skills are good 260 00:21:14,850 --> 00:21:17,800 but their hearts are not. 261 00:21:17,800 --> 00:21:21,270 We can use Jiang Yubin but he still need to be watched. 262 00:21:22,120 --> 00:21:25,600 Jiang Yubin was promoted by Her Highness. 263 00:21:25,600 --> 00:21:27,050 We still need to be careful. 264 00:21:27,050 --> 00:21:30,560 There are too few trusted people near me. 265 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:35,160 Your Majesty, we have already taken care of the staff. 266 00:21:35,160 --> 00:21:37,360 Don't think too much about this. 267 00:21:42,360 --> 00:21:45,750 Empress Dowager's hands are too long. 268 00:21:45,750 --> 00:21:50,960 Initially, I thought she only placed some concubines near me in order to spy. 269 00:21:50,960 --> 00:21:53,060 I have been closing one eye regarding this. 270 00:21:53,060 --> 00:21:57,640 I didn't expect that she would keep an eye on my Imperial Physicians too. 271 00:21:57,640 --> 00:22:01,510 Looks like I should manage the harem. 272 00:22:01,510 --> 00:22:05,540 Your Majesty, are you saying that Consort Shu... 273 00:22:06,670 --> 00:22:10,150 Consort Shu has been sincere towards me. 274 00:22:10,150 --> 00:22:12,190 I'm not made of stone. 275 00:22:12,190 --> 00:22:15,600 I understand this. As for the rest... 276 00:22:22,170 --> 00:22:25,480 Congratulations Mistress for getting promoted to the Consort position! 277 00:22:25,480 --> 00:22:28,100 Please accept our bow. 278 00:22:33,120 --> 00:22:34,300 All of you, get up. 279 00:22:34,300 --> 00:22:36,400 Thank you, Mistress. 280 00:22:40,860 --> 00:22:43,980 Mistress, presently, the ones in the Consort position 281 00:22:43,980 --> 00:22:46,500 are Consort Yu, Consort Shu, 282 00:22:46,500 --> 00:22:48,790 and you. 283 00:22:48,790 --> 00:22:51,120 Consort Ling... 284 00:22:51,120 --> 00:22:53,860 I'm still not used to such an address. 285 00:22:53,860 --> 00:22:59,330 In the future, it will become Noble Consort Ling, Imperial Noble Consort Ling. 286 00:22:59,330 --> 00:23:02,830 I'm going to climb up step by step. 287 00:23:02,830 --> 00:23:06,310 Oh, right. How is the palace? 288 00:23:06,990 --> 00:23:11,130 Everything was done appropriately. They won't find any tracks. 289 00:23:12,010 --> 00:23:12,810 That's good then. 290 00:23:12,810 --> 00:23:15,430 Greetings, Consort Ling. 291 00:23:15,430 --> 00:23:18,190 Consort Ling, I wish you good health. 292 00:23:18,850 --> 00:23:21,470 - Jinzhong, you're here. Chunchan, serve the teas. 293 00:23:21,470 --> 00:23:23,350 I won't drink the tea anymore. 294 00:23:23,350 --> 00:23:25,190 His Majesty asked me to relay you a message. 295 00:23:25,190 --> 00:23:29,370 He is granting Your Highness a pair of gold bracelets and jade hair pins. 296 00:23:30,900 --> 00:23:34,800 His Majesty kept giving you gifts. He really loves you. 297 00:23:38,920 --> 00:23:40,700 Leave now. 298 00:23:42,350 --> 00:23:44,510 I still have one more message. 299 00:23:44,510 --> 00:23:47,020 It's a private message. 300 00:23:59,640 --> 00:24:02,650 Mistress Ling was able to be favored and get promoted to Consort 301 00:24:02,650 --> 00:24:05,640 because of Empress Dowager wanting to promote Noble Lady Qing 302 00:24:05,640 --> 00:24:08,760 and this made His Majesty unhappy. 303 00:24:08,760 --> 00:24:11,980 You are indeed quite fortunate. 304 00:24:11,980 --> 00:24:14,570 Mistress Ling, you must remember 305 00:24:14,570 --> 00:24:17,120 that you can disregard anyone. 306 00:24:17,120 --> 00:24:19,830 Her Highness Empress is currently greatly favored 307 00:24:19,830 --> 00:24:26,090 and she heads the imperial harem. You must not easily create conflict with her. 308 00:24:28,010 --> 00:24:33,000 This Empress kept ignoring my fawning 309 00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:36,410 and deliberately distanced herself from me. So hateful. 310 00:24:36,410 --> 00:24:40,100 Looks like, I can only rely on myself. 311 00:24:40,100 --> 00:24:42,660 There's no use relying on Empress. 312 00:24:44,300 --> 00:24:46,270 Of course. 313 00:24:46,270 --> 00:24:50,120 For Empress, we can depend on her if we can. 314 00:24:50,120 --> 00:24:54,750 If we can't, we still must not turn hostile with her. 315 00:24:55,340 --> 00:24:58,030 Don't forget that you're still a servant. 316 00:24:58,030 --> 00:25:01,930 I have sincere feelings towards Mistress Ling. 317 00:25:01,930 --> 00:25:05,020 I know how to do those courtesy and fawning. 318 00:25:05,020 --> 00:25:09,590 You helped me this time and I'll remember it. 319 00:25:10,780 --> 00:25:13,370 Oh, right. That Ling Yunche... 320 00:25:13,370 --> 00:25:15,110 What do you want to say? 321 00:25:16,570 --> 00:25:19,080 I still haven't said anything. 322 00:25:19,080 --> 00:25:21,250 Why are you getting agitated? 323 00:25:21,930 --> 00:25:24,240 Could it be that you still haven't forgotten him? 324 00:25:24,240 --> 00:25:25,990 Stop with your nonsense. 325 00:25:25,990 --> 00:25:29,760 I am the consort of His Majesty. He is just a guard. 326 00:25:30,310 --> 00:25:35,830 I want to say that Ling Yunche discovered that Imperial Physician Qi is dead. 327 00:25:44,030 --> 00:25:50,870 Jinzhong, you think that other than the government and descendants, 328 00:25:50,870 --> 00:25:52,810 what does His Majesty care about the most? 329 00:25:54,570 --> 00:25:56,750 Good luck. 330 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:05,000 Yongqi still has colds, while Conosrt Shu is edematous from her pregnancy. 331 00:26:05,000 --> 00:26:08,600 I've already ordered Jiang Yubin to rush back to the capital. 332 00:26:10,060 --> 00:26:12,780 Jiang Yubin is meticulous and steady. 333 00:26:12,780 --> 00:26:15,650 I am also at ease for him to take care of them. 334 00:26:16,230 --> 00:26:18,350 Yes. 335 00:26:18,350 --> 00:26:22,630 It's just that Imperial Physician Qi just died and Jiang Yubin rushed back to the palace. 336 00:26:22,630 --> 00:26:27,240 There is no more accomplished doctor by your side taking care of you. 337 00:26:27,240 --> 00:26:28,870 It's alright. 338 00:26:28,870 --> 00:26:33,960 I am fine. 339 00:26:33,960 --> 00:26:37,300 Once Consort Shu and Yongqi are safe and sound, 340 00:26:37,300 --> 00:26:39,370 we can just ask Jiang Yubin to return to serve me. 341 00:26:39,370 --> 00:26:41,080 Okay. 342 00:26:42,490 --> 00:26:47,360 Talking about Imperial Physician Qi, I was indeed a bit shocked. 343 00:26:47,360 --> 00:26:52,160 Imperial Physician Qi has served you for so many years and he is very knowledgeable in medicine, 344 00:26:52,160 --> 00:26:56,040 but he accidentally slipped and fell into the water, causing his death. 345 00:26:56,040 --> 00:26:58,420 It's really too bad. 346 00:26:59,370 --> 00:27:01,380 Regarding Qi Ru's matter, 347 00:27:01,380 --> 00:27:05,550 I also was surprised and refusing to believe it. 348 00:27:06,160 --> 00:27:07,940 No matter how good the skill are 349 00:27:07,940 --> 00:27:10,340 of a doctor, 350 00:27:10,340 --> 00:27:13,990 it's easy to treat others, but his own sickness, aging, and death 351 00:27:13,990 --> 00:27:16,510 is not up to himself. 352 00:27:18,630 --> 00:27:20,350 That's right too. 353 00:27:21,580 --> 00:27:23,620 Your Majesty, one more thing. 354 00:27:23,620 --> 00:27:29,330 Noble Lady Qing has served you for so many years and never did anything wrong. She should be promoted to an Imperial Consort position. 355 00:27:29,330 --> 00:27:33,000 Even Wei who has no children is now a Consort, 356 00:27:33,000 --> 00:27:36,070 but you kept delaying the matter of Noble Lady Qing. 357 00:27:36,070 --> 00:27:39,030 Wei getting promoted to a consort is just because 358 00:27:39,030 --> 00:27:42,820 I don't want Royal Mother publicly intervening with our matters. 359 00:27:42,820 --> 00:27:45,980 Because of anger, I promoted here. 360 00:27:45,980 --> 00:27:49,930 Royal Mother is the Empress Dowager. It's just right for her to care about your harem. 361 00:27:49,930 --> 00:27:54,450 Your Majesty acting rashly against Royal Mother will one, disrespect Royal Mother. 362 00:27:54,450 --> 00:27:57,860 Second, this will also affect the harmonious relationship between the two of you. 363 00:28:00,220 --> 00:28:02,380 Fine, promoted Lady Lu to an Imperial Concubine then. 364 00:28:02,380 --> 00:28:05,310 But I'm doing this not for Royal Mother, 365 00:28:05,310 --> 00:28:08,620 it's taking pity on Noble Lady Qing for being in the palace for so many years 366 00:28:08,620 --> 00:28:12,310 and giving considerations on your thoughts and plight 367 00:28:12,310 --> 00:28:14,790 Thank you Your Majesty for understanding. 368 00:28:24,140 --> 00:28:26,890 Greetings, Consort Ling. 369 00:28:29,280 --> 00:28:32,810 Yes, Her Highness Empress is inside. 370 00:28:34,300 --> 00:28:38,060 It is ancestral laws that once you got promoted in harem status, 371 00:28:38,060 --> 00:28:41,790 you should pay respect to Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and the Empress. 372 00:28:41,790 --> 00:28:46,020 Now that we're in a temporary palace, although the rules are not as strict as in the main palace, 373 00:28:46,020 --> 00:28:48,610 I still must abide. 374 00:28:48,610 --> 00:28:50,810 Yes. 375 00:28:50,810 --> 00:28:53,260 Your Highness, please go inside. 376 00:28:57,230 --> 00:28:59,080 Have you appropriately arranged the matters there? 377 00:28:59,080 --> 00:29:02,510 All are appropriately taken care of. Mistress Ling, no need to worry. 378 00:29:06,200 --> 00:29:09,860 Your Majesty, Consort Ling is here to see you. 379 00:29:10,550 --> 00:29:13,000 - Let her in. - Yes. 380 00:29:25,620 --> 00:29:29,310 Greetings, Your Majesty and Your Highness Empress. 381 00:29:29,310 --> 00:29:30,940 Get up. 382 00:29:31,970 --> 00:29:33,410 Why are you here? 383 00:29:33,410 --> 00:29:36,380 I received your graces and was fortunate to become a consort. 384 00:29:36,380 --> 00:29:40,600 This morning, I went to visit Empress Dowager. I then thought of visiting Empress. 385 00:29:40,600 --> 00:29:44,290 After arriving at Biwu Pavilion, I learned that Her Highness Empress is here. 386 00:29:44,290 --> 00:29:48,760 I then especially came to thank the two of you. 387 00:29:48,760 --> 00:29:55,060 May Your Majesty and Your Highness Empress accept my grand bow. 388 00:29:59,290 --> 00:30:00,950 Consort Ling. 389 00:30:02,220 --> 00:30:07,100 We still haven't perform your conferment ceremony, so just spare the bows. 390 00:30:08,260 --> 00:30:10,910 Yes. Thank you, Your Majesty. 391 00:30:16,590 --> 00:30:18,150 Please sit down. 392 00:30:18,150 --> 00:30:20,220 Thank you, Your Highness Empress. 393 00:30:26,700 --> 00:30:29,990 I heard that we're going north to Jiangning. 394 00:30:29,990 --> 00:30:31,920 I have limited experience. 395 00:30:31,920 --> 00:30:34,740 The scenery here in Hangzhou has already opened my eyes wide. 396 00:30:34,740 --> 00:30:39,020 What kind of great scenery is there in Jiangning? 397 00:30:39,020 --> 00:30:41,660 How could Consort Ling have limited experience? 398 00:30:41,660 --> 00:30:46,420 The wonderful scenery of the West Lake couldn't compare to the dream-like state of your dance. 399 00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:52,320 Your Highness Empress, you're making fun of me. I was just taking advantage of the situation. 400 00:30:52,320 --> 00:30:56,500 I just want to make His Majesty and you smile. 401 00:30:56,500 --> 00:30:59,730 How could it compare to the real beauty of the West Lake? 402 00:30:59,730 --> 00:31:05,150 How could it really catch the attention of the His Majesty and you? 403 00:31:13,380 --> 00:31:17,180 Your Majesty, Astronomer Qin asks for an audience. 404 00:31:17,700 --> 00:31:21,350 Why is he suddenly asking for an audience? 405 00:31:21,350 --> 00:31:26,080 Maybe because Your Majesty brought graces to Jiangnan, the astrological image have shown an auspicious sign. 406 00:31:26,080 --> 00:31:29,150 Okay. Let's hear it together then. 407 00:31:29,150 --> 00:31:31,450 - Bring him here. - Yes. 408 00:31:41,600 --> 00:31:43,780 Greetings, Your Majesty. 409 00:31:43,780 --> 00:31:46,270 Greetings, Your Highness Empress 410 00:31:46,270 --> 00:31:49,060 and Consort Ling. 411 00:31:49,720 --> 00:31:51,200 How is the astrological image? 412 00:31:51,200 --> 00:31:57,810 Your Majesty, after the strange astronomical phenomena during the 13th year of your reign (1748), everything has been quiet. 413 00:31:57,810 --> 00:32:04,430 Today, I saw that a small star near the Purple Star that is in conflict with the latter, showing signs of contradicting its good fortune. 414 00:32:04,430 --> 00:32:07,960 I was frightened, so I especially reported it to you. 415 00:32:08,790 --> 00:32:11,760 Your Majesty, the purple star is the emperor star. 416 00:32:11,760 --> 00:32:15,870 If the little star is contradicting its good fortune, that's contradicting your good fortune. 417 00:32:17,880 --> 00:32:21,050 This little start is inauspicious. It actually formed by 418 00:32:21,050 --> 00:32:24,390 separating from the purple, like a imperial child being born. 419 00:32:24,390 --> 00:32:30,350 If that's the case, it means that the child is bad luck for the father. 420 00:32:33,560 --> 00:32:37,230 What you mean is among my children, 421 00:32:37,230 --> 00:32:38,950 there is someone that's unfilial and disloyal to me? 422 00:32:38,950 --> 00:32:41,190 No... 423 00:32:41,190 --> 00:32:45,690 As long as you two don't see each other, the child won't affect you. 424 00:32:45,690 --> 00:32:52,630 Now that Your Majesty is not in the palace, I fear that this little star has already brought bad luck to a prince with a poor fate. 425 00:32:52,630 --> 00:32:53,620 What kind of bad luck? 426 00:32:53,620 --> 00:32:56,180 The least will just be getting sick. Worst is dying. 427 00:32:56,180 --> 00:33:00,260 If it contradicts Your Majesty's fate, that is also what will happen. 428 00:33:01,350 --> 00:33:05,360 Could it be what Jianzheng is taking about is the child in Consort Shu's womb? 429 00:33:05,360 --> 00:33:09,250 Consort Ling, are the imperial descendants something that you can comment about? 430 00:33:09,950 --> 00:33:11,360 Yes. 431 00:33:15,130 --> 00:33:17,200 Okay. Leave first. 432 00:33:17,200 --> 00:33:18,790 Thank you, Your Majesty. 433 00:33:18,790 --> 00:33:21,170 Consort Ling, leave too. 434 00:33:21,170 --> 00:33:22,760 Yes. 435 00:33:44,690 --> 00:33:49,350 Your Majesty, the astronomical phenomenon of heaven can't be fully believed. 436 00:33:49,350 --> 00:33:53,270 You are the son of heaven. Your child won't be able to overcome you too. 437 00:33:54,060 --> 00:33:58,970 I know that Consort Shu's child is also my child. 438 00:33:58,970 --> 00:34:01,130 How could I not want the child? 439 00:34:02,270 --> 00:34:04,030 You are thinking too much into this. 440 00:34:04,030 --> 00:34:06,420 Let Jiang Yubin focus on taking good care of 441 00:34:06,420 --> 00:34:09,200 Yongqi, and Consort Shu too. 442 00:34:09,200 --> 00:34:10,730 Yes. 443 00:34:12,690 --> 00:34:15,310 Your Majesty, you are thinking too much into this too. 444 00:34:21,550 --> 00:34:24,110 Greetings, Imperial Concubine Ling. 445 00:34:24,110 --> 00:34:25,500 Rise. 446 00:34:25,500 --> 00:34:27,700 Thank you, My Lady. 447 00:34:33,530 --> 00:34:37,040 You talked very well. Fortunately, I found someone loyal like you. 448 00:34:37,040 --> 00:34:40,420 Since Seventh Prince and Empress Xiaoxian passed away, 449 00:34:40,420 --> 00:34:43,720 His Majesty believes in astronomical phenomenon. 450 00:34:43,720 --> 00:34:48,230 Although there is no public stand today but they do have to mind about it. 451 00:34:49,220 --> 00:34:53,840 but for the hard work that you did today, I will protect you from the worries. 452 00:34:53,840 --> 00:34:56,620 I will depend 453 00:34:56,620 --> 00:35:00,240 on your care then. 454 00:35:04,740 --> 00:35:07,290 Yellow spot like the butterfly? 455 00:35:09,850 --> 00:35:12,930 Lord Jiang, it has been tough for you to rush here. 456 00:35:12,930 --> 00:35:16,440 This is simple and crude. I brought you some food. 457 00:35:16,440 --> 00:35:18,510 Please enjoy these. 458 00:35:19,180 --> 00:35:22,120 Okay, place these here. You can leave. 459 00:35:23,460 --> 00:35:26,520 Has yellow spots like a butterfly? 460 00:35:27,620 --> 00:35:29,350 Please enjoy. 461 00:35:40,770 --> 00:35:45,190 Could it be caused by weak kidneys? 462 00:36:13,600 --> 00:36:15,590 [Zhuxiu Palace] 463 00:36:18,850 --> 00:36:20,340 Mistress. 464 00:36:25,940 --> 00:36:31,030 Your swelling has reduced. It seems like the medicine is effective. 465 00:36:36,800 --> 00:36:39,550 - Imperial Physician. - Here. 466 00:36:40,790 --> 00:36:44,120 Can the spots on my face be treated? 467 00:36:44,120 --> 00:36:48,400 Consort Shu, this arose from the pregnancy. 468 00:36:48,400 --> 00:36:51,710 There is nothing I can do about it. 469 00:36:53,290 --> 00:36:55,680 - Leave. - Yes. 470 00:37:33,950 --> 00:37:37,550 Mistress, Jiangning Palace is on Qixia Mountain. 471 00:37:37,550 --> 00:37:42,110 It's more beautiful than Hangzhou Palace in West Lake. 472 00:37:42,110 --> 00:37:46,030 Mistress. Jianging Weavers sent some valuable brocades. 473 00:37:46,030 --> 00:37:48,610 We have already sent them to Yanjin Pavilion. 474 00:37:48,610 --> 00:37:52,270 Why did Jiangning Weavers send the brocades to me? 475 00:37:52,270 --> 00:37:56,750 His Majesty ordered them to make these for the 60th birthday of Empress Dowager to use as clothes. 476 00:37:56,750 --> 00:37:59,910 You should know how smart they are. 477 00:37:59,910 --> 00:38:02,770 They left some for you to show filial piety. 478 00:38:02,770 --> 00:38:05,110 Consider that they are smart. 479 00:38:07,850 --> 00:38:09,590 Lord Ling. 480 00:38:10,740 --> 00:38:12,730 Greetings, Consort Ling. 481 00:38:14,590 --> 00:38:19,180 Ever since I was conferred as the consort, you haven't congratulated me. 482 00:38:19,180 --> 00:38:21,570 Congratulations, Consort Ling. 483 00:38:24,830 --> 00:38:28,220 Is your congratulations sincere? 484 00:38:35,570 --> 00:38:40,140 If you don't have any further instructions, I will take my leave first. 485 00:38:50,410 --> 00:38:52,060 Lower the sedan. 486 00:39:00,080 --> 00:39:02,380 Come follow me. I will walk alone. 487 00:39:02,380 --> 00:39:03,790 Mistress. 488 00:39:06,290 --> 00:39:09,160 Is Mistress troubled by Guard Ling? 489 00:39:09,160 --> 00:39:12,930 Now that you are the consort, stop thinking about him. 490 00:39:13,540 --> 00:39:15,110 You may not know 491 00:39:15,110 --> 00:39:19,510 but looking at how cold he was towards you, I don't feel happy at all. 492 00:39:19,510 --> 00:39:21,030 Could it be after that incident... 493 00:39:21,030 --> 00:39:24,070 Greetings, Consort Ling. 494 00:39:28,520 --> 00:39:30,310 What are you doing here? 495 00:39:30,310 --> 00:39:33,530 I'm here to congratulate you on His Majesty's behalf. 496 00:39:33,530 --> 00:39:37,750 When I saw you talking with your previous love, Guard Ling from afar, I didn't dare to disturb you. 497 00:39:37,750 --> 00:39:40,550 I was waiting here to attend to you. 498 00:39:40,550 --> 00:39:42,620 You saw wrongly. How could be he my previous love? 499 00:39:42,620 --> 00:39:44,380 Stop hiding it. 500 00:39:46,420 --> 00:39:50,110 I already know about your previous love with Ling Yunche. 501 00:39:50,110 --> 00:39:53,860 Looking at how you were just now, you still have feelings for him. 502 00:39:55,110 --> 00:39:56,890 Why would I miss him? 503 00:39:56,890 --> 00:39:58,990 That's good then. 504 00:39:58,990 --> 00:40:03,890 I'm just afraid of your confrontation with him for your getting close to His Majesty. 505 00:40:03,890 --> 00:40:06,370 He works for His Majesty every day. 506 00:40:06,370 --> 00:40:10,330 Aren't you afraid that he would spread rumors to His Majesty? 507 00:40:11,280 --> 00:40:16,510 As insurance, it's still better to get rid of him. 508 00:40:16,510 --> 00:40:21,690 Look at you. I merely said a few words and you are so panicky. 509 00:40:24,570 --> 00:40:30,650 Ling Yunche is grateful to Her Highness. If we want to get rid of him, 510 00:40:30,650 --> 00:40:33,440 I fear that it will be hard to get past the Empress. 511 00:40:34,070 --> 00:40:35,750 Is that so? 512 00:40:39,190 --> 00:40:44,030 Also, don't forget about our agreement. 513 00:40:44,030 --> 00:40:47,730 Only when you learn from Li Yu and move away from him, 514 00:40:47,730 --> 00:40:50,740 you will then be able to climb to the top. 515 00:40:50,740 --> 00:40:55,260 Ling Yunche has never been your stumbling block. He is not your obstacle. 516 00:40:55,260 --> 00:40:59,950 Ling Yunche has never been my stumbling block. 517 00:40:59,950 --> 00:41:02,620 It's you instead. 518 00:41:05,300 --> 00:41:10,600 - I... - The blade that will stab the heart 519 00:41:10,600 --> 00:41:13,490 has never been in the hands of the enemies. 520 00:41:13,490 --> 00:41:17,850 It's that person who is closest to you and also your most beloved one. 521 00:41:17,850 --> 00:41:21,390 Ling Yunche knows too many of your secrets. 522 00:41:21,390 --> 00:41:25,430 If he were to randomly say a few words to His Majesty, 523 00:41:25,430 --> 00:41:28,390 will you still be able to live? 524 00:41:28,960 --> 00:41:32,060 No, he wouldn't. 525 00:41:32,060 --> 00:41:35,880 Whether he will or not, you know it very well in your heart. 526 00:41:35,880 --> 00:41:39,630 Ling Yunche is not like the guard he used to be. 527 00:41:39,630 --> 00:41:42,980 You abandoned him for wealth and luxury. 528 00:41:42,980 --> 00:41:46,520 Wouldn't he do the same thing by betraying you too? 529 00:41:46,520 --> 00:41:50,860 Mistress Ling, you should think about this. 530 00:41:50,860 --> 00:41:54,880 Ling Yunche was promoted by Her Highness. 531 00:41:54,880 --> 00:42:00,270 If you were to fight for favors and have a fall-out with Her Highness, 532 00:42:01,270 --> 00:42:04,540 when that time comes, Ling Yunche will definitely betray you. 533 00:42:05,520 --> 00:42:10,590 Your hard efforts will go to waste then. 534 00:42:13,290 --> 00:42:16,060 You fear that Li Yu would block me. 535 00:42:16,060 --> 00:42:19,600 He has the trust of His Majesty and the support of Her Highness too. 536 00:42:19,600 --> 00:42:22,340 If you want to go against him, there's no hurry. 537 00:42:23,650 --> 00:42:26,040 But regarding Ling Yunche, 538 00:42:26,040 --> 00:42:28,110 if you are soft-hearted, 539 00:42:28,110 --> 00:42:31,280 you will only be harming yourself. 540 02:00:13,260 --> 02:00:19,290 ♫The sounds from the sheng and xiao die away in the distance, in the sparse, declining light ♫ (T/N reed in 541 02:00:19,290 --> 02:00:24,750 ♫ Memories of my past, my companions in youth. ♫ 542 02:00:24,750 --> 02:00:30,550 ♫ Over boundless years, old affairs have become difficult to recall. ♫ 543 02:00:30,550 --> 02:00:36,400 ♫ I’ve used a lifetime of truth to put up a pretense. ♫ 544 02:00:38,970 --> 02:00:44,760 ♫ Parting without opening these cupped hands full of tears. ♫ 545 02:00:44,760 --> 02:00:50,630 ♫ Clears my vision and permits me to resist ♫ 546 02:00:50,630 --> 02:00:56,130 ♫ Perhaps when targeted by love it is not wise to separate ♫ 547 02:00:56,130 --> 02:01:02,810 ♫ The morning wind can not dispel the aftermath. ♫ 548 02:01:04,730 --> 02:01:10,390 ♫ Whose hidden tears made the blooming flowers blush, ♫ 549 02:01:10,390 --> 02:01:16,400 ♫ And in the desolate and dreary torrential storms to painfully droop low, ♫ 550 02:01:16,400 --> 02:01:20,620 ♫ Unwilling to blossom again alone? ♫ 551 02:01:20,620 --> 02:01:23,320 ♫ The coming day belongs to the young. ♫ 552 02:01:23,320 --> 02:01:27,590 ♫ As the glimmer of dawn becomes again the setting sun. ♫ 553 02:01:27,590 --> 02:01:33,330 ♫ Who is this person who does not sleep soundly in the middle of the night? ♫ 554 02:01:33,330 --> 02:01:39,210 ♫Sitting and watching the autumn wind puff out and penetrate the palace curtains. ♫ 555 02:01:39,210 --> 02:01:44,830 ♫One strand held in remembrance, shackling sentiment and concern. ♫ 556 02:01:44,830 --> 02:01:56,060 ♫ Always submerged in the fragrant incense of fleeting time ♫ 557 02:42:42,220 --> 02:42:48,510 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 558 02:43:13,650 --> 02:43:20,130 ♫ The dawn rises, sweeping over the beautiful woman ♫ 559 02:43:20,130 --> 02:43:26,030 ♫ glacially increasing frost to temples’ raven locks. ♫ 560 02:43:27,250 --> 02:43:33,560 ♫ Lightly caressing the pillow’s edge with tears, ♫ 561 02:43:33,560 --> 02:43:40,360 ♫ only to realize old dreams are like acts in a play. ♫ 562 02:43:40,360 --> 02:43:47,120 ♫ Year after year, aspirations have merely served as situations that have already allowed one’s heart to regret. 563 02:43:47,120 --> 02:43:54,410 ♫ Ruby lips, rosy cheeks pale with one’s youth brief as a flash in time, disastrous to pursue. ♫ 564 02:43:54,410 --> 02:44:01,160 ♫ Gazing wistfully at the bright pearl moon through layer upon layer as it waxes and wanes. ♫ 565 02:44:01,160 --> 02:44:07,900 ♫ Regarding the world as act after acts in a play, departing from one’s own self. ♫ 566 02:44:07,900 --> 02:44:14,330 ♫ Reasons to leave the aging, worn pavilion, willing to become Zhuang Zhou’s dream butterfly, (T/N Zhuangzi, Warring States period philosopher)♫ 567 02:44:14,330 --> 02:44:21,120 ♫ balancing on the wintry edge of a plum blossom branch for a single day. ♫ 52178