Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,980 --> 00:00:10,000 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:01:55,270 --> 00:01:59,430 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 3 00:01:59,430 --> 00:02:02,380 Episode 52 4 00:02:12,250 --> 00:02:19,560 [ Read and Hear Poetry Art ] 5 00:02:41,670 --> 00:02:44,370 Empress, you're here. 6 00:02:44,370 --> 00:02:46,420 Have a seat please. 7 00:02:57,110 --> 00:02:59,540 This phoenix lute. 8 00:02:59,540 --> 00:03:02,740 It was granted to me by His Majesty long ago. 9 00:03:02,740 --> 00:03:08,240 I love it the most. I remember when I first met him. 10 00:03:08,240 --> 00:03:12,510 It was as though he would notice any fine error in tune. 11 00:03:13,390 --> 00:03:16,560 Now with the many years gone by. 12 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:20,720 In the end I just played a wrong tune. 13 00:03:20,730 --> 00:03:25,590 You were fine but why did you do that to Concubine Qing? 14 00:03:29,450 --> 00:03:32,170 Empress, you must not know. 15 00:03:32,960 --> 00:03:38,570 I and Concubine Qing and Consort Shu. 16 00:03:38,570 --> 00:03:40,960 We are all from Empress Dowager. 17 00:03:41,950 --> 00:03:45,660 This Empress Dowager, the highest seat of all women, 18 00:03:45,660 --> 00:03:48,700 still has to secretly plant her own people around the emperor. 19 00:03:48,700 --> 00:03:51,840 To eavesdrop. To put in good words. To seduce. 20 00:03:51,840 --> 00:03:54,240 Isn't it so laughable? 21 00:03:55,220 --> 00:03:57,850 There's reason for everything. 22 00:03:57,850 --> 00:04:01,430 Since you are both from the same origin, why did you harm her? 23 00:04:01,430 --> 00:04:05,730 You guess. Who taught me to do this? 24 00:04:13,260 --> 00:04:17,260 To let Empress Dowager suffer a loss yet she can't complain. 25 00:04:17,260 --> 00:04:22,510 She can only resent herself for choosing a wrong person to be by the emperor. 26 00:04:22,510 --> 00:04:25,030 This kind of plotting. 27 00:04:25,030 --> 00:04:29,430 Tell me, isn't our emperor so scary? 28 00:04:31,750 --> 00:04:35,270 Emperor hates people calculating him. 29 00:04:35,270 --> 00:04:40,710 But it was us who did it knowing it and we end up like this. 30 00:04:47,650 --> 00:04:52,050 Just that, my whole life. 31 00:04:52,050 --> 00:04:54,290 The only thing I cared. 32 00:04:55,110 --> 00:04:57,530 My only regret. 33 00:04:57,530 --> 00:05:00,590 It's my ill-fated child. 34 00:05:01,440 --> 00:05:04,400 I finally avenge for him. 35 00:05:04,400 --> 00:05:07,760 But this mother of his. 36 00:05:07,760 --> 00:05:10,770 I never even got to see him. 37 00:05:10,770 --> 00:05:13,880 I don't even know what he looked like. 38 00:05:16,860 --> 00:05:21,560 You said it avenged for your child. How? 39 00:05:24,570 --> 00:05:27,420 It wasn't only you who's seen Moxin. 40 00:05:28,010 --> 00:05:31,660 She couldn't have you but she had me. 41 00:05:31,660 --> 00:05:36,220 That's how I found out the truth behind my child's death. 42 00:05:36,220 --> 00:05:40,100 I knew who my enemy was and how to avenge. 43 00:05:41,110 --> 00:05:44,810 How do you know for sure it was Empress Xiaoxian who harmed your child? 44 00:05:44,810 --> 00:05:47,570 If it wasn't her, who else could it be? 45 00:05:47,570 --> 00:05:50,700 Moxin confessed in death. Would she have framed her? 46 00:05:50,700 --> 00:05:53,710 I know you pain for your child. 47 00:05:53,710 --> 00:05:56,400 But this incident doesn't add up. 48 00:05:56,400 --> 00:06:01,560 That year, Empress Xiaoxian wielded control of central palace and her legitimate heir was there already. 49 00:06:01,560 --> 00:06:05,410 You and Consort Yi's child. How would they threaten her? 50 00:06:06,130 --> 00:06:09,590 You said you made Empress Xiaoxian and 7th Prince die. 51 00:06:09,590 --> 00:06:13,920 It was your own doing but I don't believe it. 52 00:06:13,920 --> 00:06:17,500 Jiang Yubin already found out someone poisoned your rice. 53 00:06:17,500 --> 00:06:19,650 And not a common poison at all. 54 00:06:19,650 --> 00:06:24,030 Noble Consort Jia. Why does she want to kill you? 55 00:06:27,100 --> 00:06:29,350 She wants me dead. 56 00:06:30,400 --> 00:06:32,510 I don't care anymore. 57 00:06:34,560 --> 00:06:39,030 I know for sure Empress Xiaoxian wasn't innocent. 58 00:06:39,950 --> 00:06:43,250 If it wasn't just Empress Xiaoxian that killed your child, 59 00:06:43,250 --> 00:06:46,260 or even, it wasn't Empress Xiaoxian. 60 00:06:46,260 --> 00:06:48,600 If someone seemed like they are helping you, 61 00:06:48,600 --> 00:06:51,120 but in reality they are using you to gain another. 62 00:06:51,120 --> 00:06:54,820 After they use you they will kill you to shut the truth? 63 00:06:57,460 --> 00:06:59,120 Em -- 64 00:07:01,490 --> 00:07:07,750 Empress. 65 00:07:07,750 --> 00:07:10,230 You let me believe. 66 00:07:10,230 --> 00:07:14,850 I hated the wrong person. I avenged wrong. 67 00:07:20,530 --> 00:07:23,150 Empress. 68 00:07:25,970 --> 00:07:28,280 Can you understand it? 69 00:07:30,010 --> 00:07:36,410 Each day I live. I long for my child. 70 00:07:37,150 --> 00:07:39,980 My bitter-fated child. 71 00:07:41,610 --> 00:07:46,500 Just that, after I go to the underworld, 72 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:51,260 how do I reunite with him? 73 00:07:51,260 --> 00:07:53,630 I fear. 74 00:07:53,630 --> 00:07:59,590 I fear I won't get to meet him and I fear more that I won't recognize him. 75 00:08:06,470 --> 00:08:09,910 I already settled a place for you two. 76 00:08:11,970 --> 00:08:15,270 When you are gone, I will hold a ceremony for you. 77 00:08:17,320 --> 00:08:21,700 I hope you two can reunite well in the underworld. 78 00:08:33,160 --> 00:08:35,770 Thank you, Empress. 79 00:08:35,770 --> 00:08:38,920 For doing these for me and my son. 80 00:08:46,110 --> 00:08:50,880 Empress. Tell me. 81 00:08:50,880 --> 00:08:54,250 How does His Majesty plan to grant me death? 82 00:08:54,250 --> 00:09:00,000 I want to go and meet my child properly and proudly. 83 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:02,100 I don't want to scare him. 84 00:09:03,350 --> 00:09:05,270 Sanbao. 85 00:09:05,270 --> 00:09:07,230 I'm here. 86 00:10:15,710 --> 00:10:22,100 Empress. My attire. Do I look pretty? 87 00:10:24,240 --> 00:10:25,870 Pretty. 88 00:10:44,630 --> 00:10:49,650 My child. Your mother's coming. 89 00:10:51,340 --> 00:10:54,420 I don't care how others see you. 90 00:10:54,420 --> 00:10:58,820 Your mother cherishes you. Your mother loves you. 91 00:10:59,450 --> 00:11:04,680 You are always the best child to me. 92 00:12:52,600 --> 00:12:54,550 Concubine Mei has left? 93 00:12:59,790 --> 00:13:03,000 She's finally able to reunite with her own child. 94 00:13:04,340 --> 00:13:08,580 So pitiful too. She just wanted to avenge for her child. 95 00:13:08,580 --> 00:13:11,020 But the avenge was taken unclear and not thoroughly. 96 00:13:11,020 --> 00:13:15,070 Just who exactly harmed her child. She may not know. 97 00:13:15,760 --> 00:13:19,360 You are still suspicious it was Jin Yuyan's doing? 98 00:13:20,130 --> 00:13:24,260 Jin Yuyan poisoning Concubine Mei is alarming indeed. 99 00:13:24,840 --> 00:13:27,370 Just that Jin Yuyan is a complex person. 100 00:13:27,370 --> 00:13:30,040 Even if we tell His Majesty after having Physician Jiang finding proof, 101 00:13:30,040 --> 00:13:33,570 she will still have something to say to get out of it for sure. 102 00:13:33,570 --> 00:13:35,410 Jin Yuyan is a noble woman from Yu clan. 103 00:13:35,410 --> 00:13:38,810 Unless it has to be done, His Majesty won't punish her severely. 104 00:13:39,440 --> 00:13:45,230 But we need to find out whether she really was the mastermind behind Concubine Mei. 105 00:13:46,210 --> 00:13:50,390 So many things, whether she did those or not. 106 00:13:50,390 --> 00:13:54,630 Even if we can't punish her now, we will find some way somehow. 107 00:14:12,490 --> 00:14:14,250 Yonghe Palace news. 108 00:14:14,250 --> 00:14:17,390 Concubine Mei contracted dry cholera and died suddenly. 109 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:22,530 His Majesty spared her reputation after all. 110 00:14:22,530 --> 00:14:25,240 No title conferred. No funeral ceremony. 111 00:14:25,240 --> 00:14:27,450 And no burial in the consort mausoleum either. 112 00:14:27,450 --> 00:14:32,320 Just a white cloth over her and she was taken to cremation. 113 00:14:34,390 --> 00:14:37,780 We needn't miss those who are gone. 114 00:14:37,780 --> 00:14:41,300 I just hope now that Consort Shu's child 115 00:14:41,300 --> 00:14:44,210 can come to my side sooner. 116 00:14:47,900 --> 00:14:49,270 Your Highness, please endure it. 117 00:14:49,270 --> 00:14:50,820 Push, Your Highness. 118 00:14:50,820 --> 00:14:52,610 Come, push. 119 00:14:52,610 --> 00:14:54,090 Endure it. 120 00:14:54,090 --> 00:14:55,720 Come, bring it. 121 00:14:55,720 --> 00:14:57,430 Your Majesty. 122 00:14:57,430 --> 00:15:00,010 Your Majesty, congratulations, and congratulations, Empress. 123 00:15:00,010 --> 00:15:04,020 Consort Shu birthed a prince. 124 00:15:04,020 --> 00:15:05,800 A prince? 125 00:15:09,550 --> 00:15:13,480 Li Yu, go by the rules and send the rewards. 126 00:15:13,480 --> 00:15:15,380 And tell Concubine Shu to nourish well. 127 00:15:15,380 --> 00:15:18,440 I will go visit her with Empress in our spare time. 128 00:15:18,940 --> 00:15:20,500 Yes. 129 00:15:25,900 --> 00:15:27,880 It's a prince indeed. 130 00:15:29,930 --> 00:15:34,150 Your Majesty. You're worried about the words of astrology office. 131 00:15:34,150 --> 00:15:36,130 That the father and son clash? 132 00:15:36,130 --> 00:15:40,140 Consort Shu has yearned for this child for so many years. 133 00:15:40,140 --> 00:15:42,240 But I really don't know. 134 00:15:42,240 --> 00:15:45,760 Whether to be happy or not. 135 00:15:54,740 --> 00:15:58,170 Empress Dowager, have a look. 10th Prince is so handsome. 136 00:15:58,170 --> 00:16:00,920 Look at how red his little mouth is. 137 00:16:00,920 --> 00:16:03,710 Sister Shu is pretty and 10th Prince is handsome too. 138 00:16:03,710 --> 00:16:07,180 He just looks blessed. 139 00:16:07,180 --> 00:16:09,440 He does look handsome. 140 00:16:09,440 --> 00:16:15,430 Consort Shu, this child of yours. You've suffered. 141 00:16:15,430 --> 00:16:17,870 Gratefully you and child are both safe. 142 00:16:17,870 --> 00:16:21,400 I am so happy for you. 143 00:16:21,980 --> 00:16:27,240 As you said, as long as the child is well. 144 00:16:30,480 --> 00:16:35,460 I see that your body is weak after labor and needs a good restoration. 145 00:16:36,290 --> 00:16:37,860 Fujia. 146 00:16:42,640 --> 00:16:47,630 This thousand year purple ginseng is hard to find. I gift to you. 147 00:16:47,630 --> 00:16:51,120 Empress Dowager, I am young. 148 00:16:51,120 --> 00:16:53,890 I won't need such a precious thing. 149 00:16:53,890 --> 00:16:59,090 Consort Shu, you birthed a royal prince and that's a joy. 150 00:16:59,090 --> 00:17:01,650 I will cherish you. 151 00:17:01,650 --> 00:17:04,860 I cherish the little royal grandson more. 152 00:17:05,560 --> 00:17:10,210 Fujia, reward those midwives well. 153 00:17:10,210 --> 00:17:11,820 Yes. 154 00:17:20,810 --> 00:17:23,440 Who is Aunt Tian that helped deliver the prince? 155 00:17:23,440 --> 00:17:24,690 I'm here. 156 00:17:24,690 --> 00:17:28,230 Last night Consort Shu met danger in labor. 157 00:17:28,230 --> 00:17:30,620 Thanks to your experience, Aunt Tian, 158 00:17:30,620 --> 00:17:33,290 you allowed Consort Shu to be spared of tragedy. 159 00:17:33,290 --> 00:17:37,810 Empress Dowager said to reward the birth tending aunts and the royal physicians each 30 silvers taels. 160 00:17:37,810 --> 00:17:39,810 Aunt Tian, 100 taels. 161 00:17:39,810 --> 00:17:42,770 Thank you, Empress Dowager for the royal grace. 162 00:17:44,280 --> 00:17:47,210 This Consort Shu is truly a beauty. 163 00:17:47,210 --> 00:17:49,830 Though she had spots during pregnancy, 164 00:17:49,830 --> 00:17:53,380 after putting on makeup after labor you can't see anything. 165 00:17:53,380 --> 00:17:55,620 She can't put on thick makeup for bed service. 166 00:17:55,620 --> 00:17:58,000 She won't be afraid that His Majesty sees it and gets tired of it? 167 00:17:58,000 --> 00:18:00,970 Consort Shu will lose favor sooner than later. 168 00:18:03,890 --> 00:18:06,490 Mistress, Aunt Tian is here. 169 00:18:08,870 --> 00:18:11,530 Greetings to Mistress Ling. 170 00:18:11,530 --> 00:18:12,690 Sit and talk. 171 00:18:12,690 --> 00:18:15,100 Thank you. 172 00:18:16,180 --> 00:18:19,500 Mistress, your frozen bean drink is ready. 173 00:18:19,500 --> 00:18:21,200 Please have some. 174 00:18:21,200 --> 00:18:23,030 Give some for Aunt Tian too. 175 00:18:23,030 --> 00:18:24,650 It's hot lately. 176 00:18:24,650 --> 00:18:28,790 It's nice to drink some cooling and refreshing things. 177 00:18:29,590 --> 00:18:31,230 Aunt Tian. 178 00:18:31,230 --> 00:18:32,610 This -- - [ Aunt Tian ] 179 00:18:32,610 --> 00:18:34,980 Drink it. Don't feel tethered. 180 00:18:34,980 --> 00:18:37,450 Thank you, Mistress Ling. 181 00:18:39,730 --> 00:18:41,950 How did it go? 182 00:18:46,190 --> 00:18:49,490 Replying to Mistress Ling, if I couldn't get it done well, 183 00:18:49,490 --> 00:18:51,130 how would I dare to come see you? 184 00:18:51,130 --> 00:18:53,850 How would dare to take your silvers? 185 00:18:56,320 --> 00:18:59,710 Jin Zhong found you because he knows you're lacking silvers. 186 00:18:59,710 --> 00:19:03,000 I also know you're desperate for medical help. 187 00:19:03,000 --> 00:19:06,280 But I also know silver is a small thing. 188 00:19:06,280 --> 00:19:10,040 What you lack is the skill to continue a life. 189 00:19:10,590 --> 00:19:14,760 You have a daughter in the countryside being raised by others. 190 00:19:14,760 --> 00:19:18,210 Even your deceased husband didn't know, right? 191 00:19:20,710 --> 00:19:25,190 I did indeed marry someone before. 192 00:19:25,190 --> 00:19:27,310 I did birth a daughter. 193 00:19:27,310 --> 00:19:29,080 I have a bitter life. 194 00:19:29,080 --> 00:19:33,230 I first husband's family all contracted a strange disease. 195 00:19:33,230 --> 00:19:36,380 They all look healthy and strong. 196 00:19:36,380 --> 00:19:40,330 But they all don't live past age 30. 197 00:19:41,120 --> 00:19:42,920 Such a pity. 198 00:19:42,920 --> 00:19:47,340 This prescription, I got through Physician Bao. 199 00:19:47,340 --> 00:19:50,760 You should trust a royal physician's skill. 200 00:19:50,760 --> 00:19:52,910 Of course I trust. 201 00:19:52,910 --> 00:19:58,620 My daughter's life all depends on your pity. 202 00:19:58,620 --> 00:20:01,620 Since Jin Zhong and I know of your difficulty. 203 00:20:01,620 --> 00:20:04,220 We will help you get rid of your trouble for sure. 204 00:20:04,220 --> 00:20:05,710 Of course, 205 00:20:05,710 --> 00:20:10,170 my trouble is for you to rid of. 206 00:20:10,170 --> 00:20:12,380 Please be assured. 207 00:20:12,380 --> 00:20:17,260 What I did this time, not even a ghost or saint can tell. 208 00:20:17,260 --> 00:20:19,730 - Really? - Yes. 209 00:20:20,560 --> 00:20:22,310 A woman birthing a child. 210 00:20:22,310 --> 00:20:25,290 It's like making a round by the death gate. 211 00:20:25,290 --> 00:20:29,030 They can't tell when their body is harmed. 212 00:20:29,030 --> 00:20:31,290 But Consort Shu is still lucky. 213 00:20:31,290 --> 00:20:36,560 This 10th Prince is still birthed safe and sound. 214 00:20:37,800 --> 00:20:42,620 Mistress Shu, when she was pregnant she already had kidney problems. 215 00:20:42,620 --> 00:20:45,750 If she had given birth to a princess, it's better. 216 00:20:45,750 --> 00:20:49,270 But a prince, 217 00:20:49,270 --> 00:20:51,260 that's hard to raise till adulthood. 218 00:20:51,260 --> 00:20:52,220 Really? 219 00:20:52,220 --> 00:20:53,860 Ten thousand sure. 220 00:20:53,860 --> 00:20:59,520 I helped with so many deliveries so this I know. 221 00:21:05,220 --> 00:21:07,550 Say what you need to say. 222 00:21:07,550 --> 00:21:10,170 10th Prince is having night sweats nightly, losing vital energy. 223 00:21:10,170 --> 00:21:13,350 He will start to get hot around dusk. 224 00:21:13,350 --> 00:21:16,160 This is all symptoms of qi and blood loss. 225 00:21:16,160 --> 00:21:20,310 Since 10th Prince is full-month now, the symptoms are clearer. 226 00:21:20,310 --> 00:21:24,250 I've seen 10th Prince. He looks good. How is this so? 227 00:21:24,250 --> 00:21:27,100 This is an ailment from fetal state. 228 00:21:28,890 --> 00:21:31,890 Consort Shu has weak kidney symptom. 229 00:21:31,890 --> 00:21:36,860 The pregnancy exhausted her more and so 10th Prince. 230 00:21:36,860 --> 00:21:40,360 Such a small child and so pitiful. 231 00:21:43,690 --> 00:21:48,170 Astrology office said 10th prince and I have father and son clash. 232 00:21:48,170 --> 00:21:49,760 Then am I truly the one that is cursing him? 233 00:21:49,760 --> 00:21:54,060 Your Majesty, the astrologist's words can't all be trusted. 234 00:21:54,610 --> 00:21:56,680 10th Prince does have sickness. 235 00:21:56,680 --> 00:22:01,170 But the royal physician's are devoted to his treatment and he will be alright. 236 00:22:05,020 --> 00:22:09,390 Your Majesty, are you suffering from headache again? Teacher. 237 00:22:13,390 --> 00:22:15,440 His Majesty has been in fatigue often lately. 238 00:22:15,440 --> 00:22:18,500 He's had a hard time falling asleep. It's quite peculiar. 239 00:22:18,500 --> 00:22:21,000 He's never had this before. 240 00:22:21,000 --> 00:22:24,800 His Majesty is busy and weary over state affairs and tired. 241 00:22:24,800 --> 00:22:26,380 Yes. 242 00:22:28,420 --> 00:22:30,110 - Jiang Yubin. - Here. 243 00:22:30,110 --> 00:22:33,680 You must help His Majesty recover and preserve his royal health. 244 00:22:33,680 --> 00:22:37,540 Yes. I shall take His Majesty's pulse now. 245 00:22:47,600 --> 00:22:50,350 - Greetings to Your Majesty. - What are you doing here so late.? 246 00:22:50,350 --> 00:22:53,000 I heard you were feeling ill so I came to see you. 247 00:22:53,000 --> 00:22:56,900 It's nothing. I'm on my way to see Consort Shu and 10th Prince. 248 00:22:56,900 --> 00:22:58,710 You ache for 10th Prince. 249 00:22:58,710 --> 00:23:02,320 But I remember the astrologist's words and I keep feeling uneasy. 250 00:23:02,320 --> 00:23:06,250 Uneasy how? He's still my son so I should take a look. 251 00:23:06,250 --> 00:23:10,510 If she had birthed a princess, it's fine but she birthed a prince. 252 00:23:10,510 --> 00:23:12,720 I am really scared. 253 00:23:12,720 --> 00:23:14,310 Maybe -- 254 00:23:14,310 --> 00:23:15,870 Maybe what? 255 00:23:15,870 --> 00:23:20,730 Empress Dowager's high princess Ruo Shu was raised at Duke Xianqing's house before, right? 256 00:23:20,730 --> 00:23:25,110 I also heard Empress Dowager wants to raise Sister Shu's child. 257 00:23:25,110 --> 00:23:28,640 If the child's raised by the Empress Dowager and accustomed to obeying Empress Dowager. 258 00:23:28,640 --> 00:23:32,740 It would be a testimony to prove astrologist's words and you and the son have no fate. 259 00:23:35,130 --> 00:23:37,950 Emperor, you want to send 10th Prince 260 00:23:37,950 --> 00:23:41,210 to Duke Xianqing's manor to be raised? 261 00:23:41,210 --> 00:23:42,630 Yes. 262 00:23:42,630 --> 00:23:44,910 Your Majesty, you can't. 263 00:23:44,910 --> 00:23:48,170 10th Prince is only a month old and very weak. 264 00:23:48,170 --> 00:23:50,390 I can't spare it. 265 00:23:50,390 --> 00:23:54,370 It's because he's weak and he needs full care. 266 00:23:54,370 --> 00:23:58,210 That I can't let you watch him daily and worry. 267 00:23:58,210 --> 00:24:00,200 Empress Dowager. 268 00:24:02,330 --> 00:24:06,330 Emperor. 10th Prince is weak. 269 00:24:06,330 --> 00:24:09,750 I can put in extra care. 270 00:24:09,750 --> 00:24:15,230 If you raise him, and you toil, it's one thing. 271 00:24:15,230 --> 00:24:18,180 But if the child is suffering from headache and fever. 272 00:24:18,180 --> 00:24:21,640 Consort Shu will worry and you will be upset. 273 00:24:21,640 --> 00:24:24,480 If we have Consort Shu raise him, 274 00:24:24,480 --> 00:24:27,320 I fear you will be anxious day and night. 275 00:24:27,320 --> 00:24:29,880 You won't even recover properly yourself. 276 00:24:29,880 --> 00:24:32,740 I bid your understanding. 277 00:24:32,740 --> 00:24:36,110 But if we send out a royal heir to be raised, 278 00:24:36,110 --> 00:24:37,630 it's still not proper. 279 00:24:37,630 --> 00:24:40,450 There was a prior example in the previous reign. A royal heir was weak. 280 00:24:40,450 --> 00:24:44,320 He was sent out to be raised in hopes of becoming healthier. 281 00:24:44,320 --> 00:24:47,320 Duke and Duchess Xianqing are virtuous and reputable. 282 00:24:47,320 --> 00:24:51,930 They raised Sister Hengti for Royal Mother before too, so I don't worry about them at all. 283 00:24:51,930 --> 00:24:54,040 But Your Majesty. 284 00:24:55,760 --> 00:25:00,060 Consort Shu. 10th Prince is yours and mine. 285 00:25:00,060 --> 00:25:02,650 How do I not worry about him? 286 00:25:02,650 --> 00:25:08,620 Just that, the astrology office stated 10th Prince and I are not fated. 287 00:25:08,620 --> 00:25:12,670 I worry it's because of this that he's weak. 288 00:25:12,670 --> 00:25:16,040 If I can send him farther out, it might be better. 289 00:25:16,770 --> 00:25:20,580 Let's do this. I'll let Duke Xianqing, 290 00:25:20,580 --> 00:25:24,750 take 10th Prince as his foster child and name him Nafu. 291 00:25:24,750 --> 00:25:27,500 When he's older, bring him back. 292 00:25:27,500 --> 00:25:29,870 To lessen the astrological omen. 293 00:25:34,870 --> 00:25:38,920 Since Emperor made such arrangement for 10th Prince, 294 00:25:38,920 --> 00:25:42,700 then let's send him out. 295 00:25:42,700 --> 00:25:44,280 Yes. 296 00:25:46,840 --> 00:25:50,300 What's wrong, Emperor? 297 00:25:50,300 --> 00:25:53,080 I'm fine. I just stood up too fast. 298 00:25:53,080 --> 00:25:56,040 I felt dizzy but I just need a bit of rest. 299 00:25:56,580 --> 00:26:00,850 Consort Shu, hurry and help the emperor go rest. 300 00:26:00,850 --> 00:26:02,360 Yes. 301 00:26:02,920 --> 00:26:06,000 - I take my leave. - Your son takes his leave. 302 00:26:15,630 --> 00:26:19,460 Empress Dowager, the emperor trusts the words of the astrology. 303 00:26:19,460 --> 00:26:22,870 He seems unwilling to keep 10th Prince here. 304 00:26:24,540 --> 00:26:27,970 I never thought 10th Prince was so weak. 305 00:26:28,670 --> 00:26:30,920 If I keep him by me, 306 00:26:30,920 --> 00:26:35,040 what if something happens? Consort Shu will resent me forever. 307 00:26:54,100 --> 00:26:56,590 Your Majesty, it's autumn and dry. 308 00:26:56,590 --> 00:27:00,320 Consort Shu especially boiled snow pear soup for you. 309 00:27:09,990 --> 00:27:14,180 Your Majesty, since July until now, you've not rested well. 310 00:27:14,180 --> 00:27:17,870 You are reading the rolls day and night. You must be cautious of your royal health. 311 00:27:17,870 --> 00:27:20,800 The 13 forts of Henan. Yellow River breaching. 312 00:27:20,800 --> 00:27:23,690 The river water ruined countless good farm fields. 313 00:27:24,250 --> 00:27:27,050 You go deliver my word. Have Gao Bin be restored. 314 00:27:27,050 --> 00:27:30,410 Go and settle the Yellow River and Helong matters. 315 00:27:30,410 --> 00:27:31,640 Yes. 316 00:27:31,640 --> 00:27:36,310 Since it's been over 100 days since I delivered, 317 00:27:36,310 --> 00:27:39,060 I should be able to attend to bed. 318 00:27:39,060 --> 00:27:41,770 Why won't His Majesty see me? 319 00:27:42,520 --> 00:27:46,850 Is he weary that my spots haven't disappeared? 320 00:27:46,850 --> 00:27:51,780 Or some other reason, that has him shunning me? 321 00:27:51,780 --> 00:27:56,090 You've been alone too long and you can easily over think. 322 00:27:56,090 --> 00:27:58,210 The yellow river breached and ruined good fields. 323 00:27:58,210 --> 00:28:01,730 His Majesty is busy trying to keep water under control. 324 00:28:04,220 --> 00:28:05,860 Yes. 325 00:28:06,690 --> 00:28:10,020 10th Prince has been sent out the palace for two months too. 326 00:28:10,020 --> 00:28:12,690 I am going mad missing him. 327 00:28:14,100 --> 00:28:18,340 Empress. Can you arrange it? 328 00:28:18,340 --> 00:28:21,270 To let me see 10th Prince once? 329 00:28:21,270 --> 00:28:25,080 His Majesty ordered that only on holidays, 330 00:28:25,080 --> 00:28:29,810 that Duchess of Xianqing is allowed to bring 10th Prince in palace. 331 00:28:29,810 --> 00:28:34,030 I am not at position to defy the royal order. 332 00:28:35,870 --> 00:28:38,490 Then I -- 333 00:28:38,490 --> 00:28:43,250 can only spend my days reading His Majesty's poetry? 334 00:28:49,350 --> 00:28:52,910 Consort Shu is so devoted to His Majesty. 335 00:28:52,910 --> 00:28:56,000 But why isn't His Majesty summoning her? 336 00:28:58,800 --> 00:29:03,450 His Majesty knows 10th Prince is weak due to congenital ailment. 337 00:29:04,920 --> 00:29:07,800 But Consort Shu is weak. 338 00:29:07,800 --> 00:29:10,530 Because of all the conception potions. 339 00:29:11,330 --> 00:29:16,410 His Majesty feels guilty and add to that the words of astrology office. 340 00:29:16,410 --> 00:29:18,870 It's better not to see her for him. 341 00:29:19,750 --> 00:29:22,030 This is karma. 342 00:29:48,870 --> 00:29:51,510 You're having a nightmare again? 343 00:29:52,920 --> 00:29:55,010 I saw Royal Father. 344 00:29:55,600 --> 00:30:00,620 I saw him sitting by the table, signing the scrolls nice and fine. 345 00:30:00,620 --> 00:30:03,170 Suddenly he passed out. 346 00:30:03,170 --> 00:30:05,860 I wanted to raise him but I couldn't. 347 00:30:08,260 --> 00:30:12,290 The late emperor did die suddenly and it was hard for you. 348 00:30:13,500 --> 00:30:17,590 It's alright. I just feel suffocating in the chest. 349 00:30:19,160 --> 00:30:25,240 Ruyi. Tell me, one day, will I also? 350 00:30:25,240 --> 00:30:29,620 Your Majesty, you're too exhausted. 351 00:30:29,620 --> 00:30:33,050 Since July and until now, 352 00:30:33,050 --> 00:30:36,200 you've not slept one night well. 353 00:30:37,350 --> 00:30:40,180 Before, no matter how busy I was, 354 00:30:40,180 --> 00:30:42,980 I never felt this exhausted. 355 00:30:45,190 --> 00:30:46,980 Is it because -- 356 00:30:48,210 --> 00:30:52,680 Is it because of the words of the astrologist of me and 10th Prince clashing? 357 00:30:52,680 --> 00:30:56,350 So 10th Prince is so weak at birth. 358 00:30:56,350 --> 00:30:59,840 And I feel tired without reason and unwell. 359 00:30:59,840 --> 00:31:02,940 Your Majesty, the 10th Prince has already been sent out. 360 00:31:02,940 --> 00:31:06,160 And being raised at Duke Xianqing's manor. 361 00:31:06,160 --> 00:31:09,940 You shouldn't over think. You're adding to your fatigue. 362 00:31:12,950 --> 00:31:14,890 Ruyi. 363 00:31:16,990 --> 00:31:19,150 Have I gotten old? 364 00:31:22,290 --> 00:31:25,960 Your Majesty, everyone will get old. 365 00:31:25,960 --> 00:31:30,070 You will get old. I will get old too. 366 00:31:32,790 --> 00:31:37,060 Then will you be with me forever? 367 00:31:37,640 --> 00:31:42,610 I will. I will accompany you all along. 368 00:31:42,610 --> 00:31:44,430 Sleep. 369 00:31:57,710 --> 00:31:59,690 Don't over think. 370 00:32:02,880 --> 00:32:06,000 You're most familiar with His Majesty's daily life. 371 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:08,810 How's His Majesty's health lately? 372 00:32:09,330 --> 00:32:13,510 His Majesty gets his pulse checked by royal physician daily and all is well. 373 00:32:13,510 --> 00:32:18,120 And His Majesty will do a round of Five Animal Stroke (martial arts) daily to loosen the tendons and bones. 374 00:32:18,120 --> 00:32:19,630 What about this eating? 375 00:32:19,630 --> 00:32:24,720 He eats a bowl of tremella porridge daily for breakfast and usually a cup of citrus black bean tea after nap. 376 00:32:24,720 --> 00:32:27,840 After the evening, he will chew on ginseng slices for restoration. 377 00:32:27,840 --> 00:32:30,500 Before he sleeps, he drinks bird's nest for calm. 378 00:32:30,500 --> 00:32:33,940 Sometimes he will drink some wine but not much. 379 00:32:33,940 --> 00:32:39,890 At most some pine wine brewed together by imperial kitchen and imperial medical house. 380 00:32:39,890 --> 00:32:45,520 By the way, His Majesty has an affinity for venison lately and there's nothing else. 381 00:32:45,520 --> 00:32:47,440 Venison restores yang energy. 382 00:32:47,440 --> 00:32:51,260 Yes. His Majesty is tired and weak lately. 383 00:32:51,260 --> 00:32:54,000 So he had the imperial kitchen prepare venison. 384 00:32:54,610 --> 00:32:59,320 Your Highness, let's go back to the palace. The mistresses should be arriving to seek your wellness. 385 00:33:00,330 --> 00:33:02,150 Continue to serve him well. 386 00:33:02,150 --> 00:33:04,960 I send off Empress with honor. 387 00:33:09,920 --> 00:33:11,920 What's wrong, Your Highness? 388 00:33:13,220 --> 00:33:14,580 Nothing. 389 00:33:20,640 --> 00:33:25,160 Ten thousand peace to Empress. 390 00:33:27,190 --> 00:33:28,520 Get on up. 391 00:33:28,520 --> 00:33:31,380 Thank you, Empress. 392 00:33:32,360 --> 00:33:36,910 In a few days, it will be the lunar new year. We will be praying at Anhua Hall. 393 00:33:36,910 --> 00:33:39,400 Don't miss the auspicious time. 394 00:33:39,400 --> 00:33:42,090 We will honor your order. 395 00:33:42,090 --> 00:33:43,570 Sit. 396 00:33:51,590 --> 00:33:55,070 I heard His Majesty's been tired lately. 397 00:33:55,070 --> 00:33:59,040 We need to pray diligently for His Majesty's royal health. 398 00:34:00,230 --> 00:34:04,520 His Majesty is unstable health-wise and 10th Prince is also unstable. 399 00:34:04,520 --> 00:34:08,420 This time we do need to pray properly. 400 00:34:09,210 --> 00:34:12,290 After Concubine Mei died, we did not have a proper funeral. 401 00:34:12,290 --> 00:34:17,510 I want to have a ritual for her too so let's do it at the same time. 402 00:34:17,510 --> 00:34:19,790 But that cunning woman. 403 00:34:19,790 --> 00:34:22,220 Why does she need to transfer to the next world? 404 00:34:22,970 --> 00:34:28,090 Concubine Qing, when she was alive, she owed you indeed. 405 00:34:28,090 --> 00:34:32,030 But what she did may not have been her true intention. 406 00:34:32,030 --> 00:34:33,960 And she was also punished. 407 00:34:33,960 --> 00:34:37,870 So now she's done and the fire is out. To let her go in ease. 408 00:34:37,870 --> 00:34:42,920 It's a token of our attachment together as people who serve His Majesty together in the palace. 409 00:34:45,260 --> 00:34:48,220 Empress, your words. 410 00:34:48,220 --> 00:34:51,520 Concubine Mei ruined Concubine Qing so she can't have kids. 411 00:34:51,520 --> 00:34:53,780 Everyone in the palace knows. 412 00:34:53,780 --> 00:34:56,010 She also acknowledged it. 413 00:34:56,010 --> 00:35:01,600 How is it that you're saying it's not her intention now? 414 00:35:02,190 --> 00:35:06,880 I heard when she died, it was you who sent her off. 415 00:35:06,880 --> 00:35:10,440 I wonder if she said something to you, Empress. 416 00:35:10,440 --> 00:35:14,760 To cause you to have a tenderness for her. 417 00:35:18,240 --> 00:35:24,330 Concubine Mei did say many truths to me. 418 00:35:24,330 --> 00:35:27,020 I do feel she was pitiful indeed. 419 00:35:31,680 --> 00:35:35,520 Such a venomous person. What truth is there? 420 00:35:35,520 --> 00:35:37,190 What true words is there to speak of? 421 00:35:37,190 --> 00:35:42,300 Concubine Mei said she did ruin Concubine Qing and it was her truth. 422 00:35:42,300 --> 00:35:48,230 She also told me it was due to her pain of losing a child that she lost her sense of awareness. 423 00:35:48,230 --> 00:35:50,620 That's a truth. 424 00:35:50,620 --> 00:35:54,850 Concubine Mei also said the kids in the palace are pitiful. 425 00:35:54,850 --> 00:35:59,970 From her child to Concubine Yi's child, to Empress Xiaoxian's 7th Prince. 426 00:35:59,970 --> 00:36:04,420 We don't know who put a hand in it to have them die unfairly. 427 00:36:04,420 --> 00:36:06,900 That's the bigger truth. 428 00:36:08,580 --> 00:36:12,900 Concubine Mei and Concubine Yi's children were foul play involved. 429 00:36:12,900 --> 00:36:17,120 But 7th Prince was born weak so he contracted the pox. 430 00:36:17,120 --> 00:36:22,340 Yes. 7th Prince had his nurse maid develop pox. 431 00:36:22,340 --> 00:36:26,460 So he contracted it and died early. The whole palace knows it. 432 00:36:26,460 --> 00:36:28,580 What's unjust about that? 433 00:36:29,500 --> 00:36:33,420 I was thinking that it was true that the pox was going around in the palace. 434 00:36:33,420 --> 00:36:35,990 But Changchun Palace was undisturbed. 435 00:36:35,990 --> 00:36:38,470 7th Prince was weak since birth. 436 00:36:38,470 --> 00:36:41,620 Everyone who served him was always cautious. 437 00:36:41,620 --> 00:36:44,980 The nursemaid never left Changchun Palace either. 438 00:36:44,980 --> 00:36:48,140 How is it that she of all people got the pox? 439 00:36:56,400 --> 00:37:01,010 Getting the pox isn't something anyone can predict. 440 00:37:01,010 --> 00:37:02,960 It's true. 441 00:37:02,960 --> 00:37:05,700 Concubine Mei told me before her death, 442 00:37:05,700 --> 00:37:10,140 that she once met Imperial Noble Consort Huixian's maid, Moxin. 443 00:37:10,140 --> 00:37:15,300 Later Moxin got the pox and died and Concubine Mei was fine. 444 00:37:15,300 --> 00:37:18,900 But instead it was the nursemaid and 7th Prince that got the pox. 445 00:37:18,900 --> 00:37:22,350 This is indeed unpredictable. 446 00:37:22,350 --> 00:37:24,510 What's there to speak of? 447 00:37:24,510 --> 00:37:28,070 Can't be that Moxin went to see the nursemaid and got her pox. 448 00:37:29,360 --> 00:37:32,880 Pox, if you must blame, 449 00:37:32,880 --> 00:37:35,570 we can only blame on her being unlucky. 450 00:37:38,750 --> 00:37:40,990 Noble Consort Jia, you mean, 451 00:37:40,990 --> 00:37:44,040 it was 7th prince who deserved to die? 452 00:37:44,040 --> 00:37:49,100 If it wasn't for 7th Prince dying early, Empress Xiaoxian would not have died out of sorrow. 453 00:37:49,100 --> 00:37:52,940 You mean, 7th prince and Empress Xiaoxian, 454 00:37:52,940 --> 00:37:55,390 are just unlucky? 455 00:37:55,390 --> 00:37:57,280 I never meant that. 456 00:37:57,280 --> 00:37:59,550 Why must you rile on, Consort Ling? 457 00:37:59,550 --> 00:38:05,270 Noble Consort Jia, you yourself said that. Who riled you? 458 00:38:05,270 --> 00:38:07,930 Noble Consort Jia, what you said earlier. 459 00:38:07,930 --> 00:38:12,490 They were very contemptful towards Empress Xiaoxian and 7th prince. 460 00:38:12,490 --> 00:38:14,510 You're targeting me on purpose now? 461 00:38:14,510 --> 00:38:16,920 A person should despise himself before others. 462 00:38:16,920 --> 00:38:19,790 Can you blame others, Noble Consort Jia? 463 00:38:22,760 --> 00:38:26,130 Empress, Noble Consort Jia speaks so disrespectfully. 464 00:38:26,130 --> 00:38:29,440 I deem it a matter that cannot be ignored. 465 00:38:31,640 --> 00:38:36,780 We ask Empress cast disciplinary action on Noble Consort Jia. 466 00:38:36,780 --> 00:38:39,210 To right the palace rules. 467 00:38:40,830 --> 00:38:42,450 Get on up. 468 00:38:43,820 --> 00:38:47,100 Noble Consort Jia, you spoke improperly. 469 00:38:47,100 --> 00:38:51,750 And dishonored Empress Xiaoxian and 7th Prince to the glare of the six palaces. 470 00:38:51,750 --> 00:38:55,130 I will punish you to paint one hundred sutra flags 471 00:38:55,130 --> 00:38:59,920 for Empress Xiaoxian and 7th Prince and deliver them to Shenshui Imperial Burial to repent. 472 00:38:59,920 --> 00:39:03,050 Before that, you are banned from exiting Qixiang Palace. 473 00:39:04,480 --> 00:39:07,420 Empress, you pick on me on purpose. 474 00:39:07,970 --> 00:39:10,610 I will go plead my case with His Majesty. 475 00:39:10,610 --> 00:39:14,380 The harem matter is in Empress's control. 476 00:39:14,380 --> 00:39:18,210 Noble Consort Jia, you committed a wrong and you want to bother His Majesty? 477 00:39:18,210 --> 00:39:22,220 Noble Consort Jia, Empress is already being very generous with you. 478 00:39:22,220 --> 00:39:28,170 Noble Consort Jia, don't worry. I will brief your action today to His Majesty. 479 00:39:28,170 --> 00:39:31,710 And I'll see how His Majesty will handle it. 480 00:39:35,280 --> 00:39:38,910 Noble Consort Jia, this way, please. 481 00:39:46,470 --> 00:39:50,620 Noble Consort Jia is so pompous. She should have been punished long ago. 482 00:39:54,290 --> 00:39:56,220 You all go back to your own palace. 483 00:39:56,220 --> 00:39:58,770 Bidding farewell. 484 00:40:08,810 --> 00:40:13,010 Ruyi, Noble Consort Jia spoke improperly. 485 00:40:13,010 --> 00:40:16,630 You disciplined her and it's only natural. 486 00:40:16,630 --> 00:40:20,410 To have her pay tribute to Empress Xiaoxian and Yongcong is understandable too. 487 00:40:20,410 --> 00:40:23,970 But Noble Consort Jia and Empress Xiaoxian were close. 488 00:40:23,970 --> 00:40:29,000 It was after Empress Xiaoxian passed away that Noble Consort Jia started to harbor greed for harem power. 489 00:40:29,000 --> 00:40:32,520 But it doesn't mean she brought harm to Empress Xiaoxian and her son. 490 00:40:32,520 --> 00:40:36,360 You still believe Empress Xiaoxian's death and 7th Prince's early death, 491 00:40:36,360 --> 00:40:38,720 Noble Consort Jia was innocent from those? 492 00:40:39,530 --> 00:40:42,690 According to your words, the words of Concubine Mei before her death, 493 00:40:42,690 --> 00:40:45,340 actually she only confessed she did it. 494 00:40:45,340 --> 00:40:50,560 She didn't say it was Noble Consort Jia and you didn't tell me until a few days later too. 495 00:40:50,560 --> 00:40:52,780 I fear you had some reservation too. 496 00:40:52,780 --> 00:40:56,350 Even so, before Yonghuang died, he mentioned Noble Consort Jia. 497 00:40:56,350 --> 00:40:59,040 Concubine Mei's parrot was poisoned to death by Noble Consort Jia too. 498 00:40:59,040 --> 00:41:01,850 I can't help but be suspicious. 499 00:41:01,850 --> 00:41:05,420 Ruyi, only suspicion but no evidence. 500 00:41:05,420 --> 00:41:07,320 I can't touch her with that. 501 00:41:08,970 --> 00:41:11,470 It's because of the Yu clan? 502 00:41:12,060 --> 00:41:13,330 You can't talk to me like that. 503 00:41:13,330 --> 00:41:17,020 I knew you'd say that to me. 504 00:41:18,630 --> 00:41:23,750 Your Majesty, if one day Noble Consort Jia is truly proven to have committed such heinous crimes, 505 00:41:23,750 --> 00:41:26,260 you won't still indulge her, right? 506 00:41:27,250 --> 00:41:30,370 If that day truly comes, I have my measure. 507 00:41:30,370 --> 00:41:33,690 After she paints the sutra streamers, I will have her pray with blood pokes too. 508 00:41:33,690 --> 00:41:36,700 To show her repent and earnestness. 509 00:41:39,270 --> 00:41:40,780 Yes. 510 00:41:58,670 --> 00:42:01,430 Mistress, you must endure it. 511 00:42:01,430 --> 00:42:04,180 Since Empress said we should remember Empress Xiaoxian. 512 00:42:04,180 --> 00:42:08,750 We should just remember. Don't anger your health away. 513 00:42:10,320 --> 00:42:12,480 This time, she -- 514 00:42:13,170 --> 00:42:16,690 She was easily calculated by me when she was alive. 515 00:42:16,690 --> 00:42:18,740 She's useless in death too. 516 00:42:20,240 --> 00:42:22,540 Let's see, Empress. 517 00:42:22,540 --> 00:42:29,110 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 518 00:42:29,110 --> 00:42:37,000 ♫ Being your favorite and being forgotten both are argued in my heart, at a loss to arrive at an explanation. ♫ 519 00:42:37,000 --> 00:42:46,960 ♫ You bear witness to constant changes in my well-being, my sorrows and my joys, the path of my dreams forever cut off. ♫ 520 00:42:46,960 --> 00:42:54,730 ♫ You draw my hand to embroider all alone in my loneliness, silken clothes pile up under the moonlight. ♫ 521 00:42:54,730 --> 00:43:04,690 ♫ Telling myself they might be used for warmth, but who would dare? ♫ 522 00:43:04,690 --> 00:43:13,540 ♫ Whose life after life is filled with paired images of love and resentment? ♫ 523 00:43:13,540 --> 00:43:22,510 ♫ One side is beautiful, the other expressionless and silent. ♫ 524 00:43:22,510 --> 00:43:30,390 ♫ From a distance, visits come around without word of your approach, ♫ 525 00:43:30,390 --> 00:43:40,140 ♫ filling time between acts perhaps? ♫ 526 00:43:40,140 --> 00:43:48,940 ♫ Feelings fracture, forgive and wistfully anticipate, forgetting they’re part of the paired image, ♫ 527 00:43:48,940 --> 00:43:57,750 ♫ One day in cold indifference, the next in warm recollection. ♫ 528 00:43:57,750 --> 00:44:05,530 ♫ If only we might perpetually walk in the brilliant sunlight ♫ 529 00:44:05,530 --> 00:44:14,520 ♫ This lifetime has been so dismally overcast. ♫ 530 00:44:14,520 --> 00:44:21,360 ♫ From now on, this lifetime will be... ♫ 531 00:44:21,360 --> 00:44:26,530 ♫ without clouds. ♫ 46023