Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:06,990 --> 00:00:14,760 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:01:55,310 --> 00:01:59,450 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 3 00:01:59,450 --> 00:02:02,230 Episode 54 4 00:02:13,520 --> 00:02:16,820 These three new people 5 00:02:16,820 --> 00:02:19,360 are paying their respects to Your Highness. 6 00:02:19,360 --> 00:02:23,120 Greetings, Your Highness. 7 00:02:32,270 --> 00:02:35,740 Peace and happiness to Your Highness. 8 00:02:35,740 --> 00:02:38,400 Rise. Take a seat. 9 00:02:38,400 --> 00:02:41,200 Thank you, Your Highness. 10 00:02:50,030 --> 00:02:54,740 Now that you have entered the palace, we will be sisters in the future. 11 00:02:54,740 --> 00:02:59,580 Its the 60th birthday of Empress Dowager. It will be livelier when there are more people. 12 00:02:59,580 --> 00:03:01,800 You are petite and pretty. 13 00:03:01,800 --> 00:03:04,160 It will get interesting. 14 00:03:04,160 --> 00:03:08,490 Noble Lady Ke, don't restrain yourself. This is the best Longjing tea. 15 00:03:08,490 --> 00:03:10,640 You should try this too. 16 00:03:14,150 --> 00:03:16,630 I remember that Noble Lady Ke was born in Mongolia. 17 00:03:16,630 --> 00:03:19,290 You are still not used to the tea from the south. 18 00:03:19,290 --> 00:03:22,630 I'm used to drinking tea with milk. 19 00:03:23,550 --> 00:03:26,370 I wasn't considerate enough. 20 00:03:26,370 --> 00:03:28,720 I didn't think of this. 21 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:32,390 The three of you, don't laugh. 22 00:03:32,390 --> 00:03:36,470 Consort Fei is only considerate towards His Majesty. 23 00:03:36,470 --> 00:03:39,340 She doesn't look at anyone else. 24 00:03:40,060 --> 00:03:41,700 I wasn't feeling well. 25 00:03:41,700 --> 00:03:46,990 Are you satisfied with Jingren and Xianfu Palaces which were arranged by Consort Yu? 26 00:03:46,990 --> 00:03:50,280 I thought that after leaving the grassland, I will never see it again. 27 00:03:50,280 --> 00:03:52,620 I didn't imagine that the Xianfu Palace that I'm living in, 28 00:03:52,620 --> 00:03:57,890 has a style similar to my home town. I find it very accommodating. 29 00:03:57,890 --> 00:03:59,810 It's good that you are satisfied with it. 30 00:03:59,810 --> 00:04:03,680 You can start to learn the rules on how to serve His Majesty. 31 00:04:03,680 --> 00:04:05,350 Yes. 32 00:04:12,340 --> 00:04:14,160 Empress Dowager. 33 00:04:15,960 --> 00:04:18,260 The three new staff have already done their formalities. 34 00:04:18,260 --> 00:04:19,660 They have been rewarded. 35 00:04:19,660 --> 00:04:23,910 These three young ladies that we have invited, they are generous and polite. 36 00:04:23,910 --> 00:04:26,350 They seemed law-abiding. 37 00:04:26,350 --> 00:04:30,050 Seems like the Emperor is tired of the intrigues in the harem. 38 00:04:30,050 --> 00:04:32,940 Those chosen candidates are law-abiding. 39 00:04:32,940 --> 00:04:36,490 Even if the Empress is pregnant, we don't need to worry anymore. 40 00:04:36,490 --> 00:04:38,440 Empress Dowager, why would you worry about them? 41 00:04:38,440 --> 00:04:40,850 Your 60th birthday will be here soon. 42 00:04:40,850 --> 00:04:45,280 The different dukes and marquises have sent their gifts. And His Majesty has also sent some precious gems. 43 00:04:45,280 --> 00:04:47,100 you should choose them when you have the time. 44 00:04:47,100 --> 00:04:50,930 Look, that bear skin that you are sitting on, 45 00:04:50,930 --> 00:04:55,880 was personally hunted by His Majesty in the Mulan Hunting Grounds. 46 00:04:55,880 --> 00:04:58,050 The fox skin that was delivered yesterday, 47 00:04:58,050 --> 00:05:01,650 it was personally sewed by Her Highness and Consort Yu. 48 00:05:03,050 --> 00:05:06,640 The Emperor may be estranged from me 49 00:05:06,640 --> 00:05:10,540 but on the outer surface, he' still attentive. 50 00:05:10,540 --> 00:05:14,920 He even asked the Ministry of Rites to make me a title. 51 00:05:14,920 --> 00:05:18,760 Today, the Internal Affairs Department had the internal cabinet look at it. 52 00:05:18,760 --> 00:05:23,590 The words are 'Kang Hui Dun He'. Not bad. [Kang - healthy; Hui - benevolence; Dun - kindhearted; He - harmonious] 53 00:05:23,590 --> 00:05:25,650 His Majesty loves to keep his image. 54 00:05:25,650 --> 00:05:28,840 He doesn't dare to let the people of the kingdom remark that he's not filial. 55 00:05:50,400 --> 00:05:54,400 Your Majesty, my snowman is done. 56 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:56,300 Dot the eyes for him now. 57 00:05:56,300 --> 00:05:58,490 Look at how playful you are. 58 00:06:08,690 --> 00:06:10,760 Consort Ling is here. 59 00:06:15,410 --> 00:06:17,100 What do you think of this? 60 00:06:17,100 --> 00:06:18,680 You did it very well. 61 00:06:18,680 --> 00:06:21,180 Your Majesty, let's go for barbecue meat. 62 00:06:21,180 --> 00:06:23,870 It's interesting to eat during snow. 63 00:06:23,870 --> 00:06:26,890 Your Majesty, go in and warm your hands first. I will tell them to carve the meat. 64 00:06:26,890 --> 00:06:28,290 Fine. 65 00:06:35,140 --> 00:06:39,070 [ Xianfu Gate ] 66 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:44,600 - Greetings, Consort Ling. - Greetings. 67 00:06:44,600 --> 00:06:48,170 Imperial Concubine Ke, I brought some live wild ducks. 68 00:06:48,170 --> 00:06:53,800 They are good for soup and barbecue too. You can decide. I'm here to take part in the fun too. 69 00:06:53,800 --> 00:06:58,550 Thank you, Older Sister. But not anyone can take part in this fun. 70 00:06:58,550 --> 00:07:01,910 I'm a Mongolian. As for the greasy taste of the barbecue, 71 00:07:01,910 --> 00:07:03,840 would I dare to include you? 72 00:07:03,840 --> 00:07:08,330 Could it be that little sister will be pushing people away like this? 73 00:07:08,330 --> 00:07:11,570 Older Sister, don't worry. His Majesty is doing well here. 74 00:07:11,570 --> 00:07:16,160 We are just eating barbecued goat meat, and won't drink any deer blood wine. 75 00:07:16,160 --> 00:07:18,970 I have already thanked you for your hospitality. 76 00:07:18,970 --> 00:07:22,950 As for live wild ducks, use them for yourselves. 77 00:07:22,950 --> 00:07:28,070 Okay, close the door. Don't let the smell of the barbecued meat gets out. 78 00:07:31,200 --> 00:07:33,030 [ Xianfu Gate ] 79 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:42,280 She's just a junior newbie and she dares to look down on me? 80 00:07:42,280 --> 00:07:46,370 Mistress, don't be angry with Imperial Concubine Ge. It's not worth it. 81 00:07:46,370 --> 00:07:48,990 I wouldn't dare to be angry with anyone. 82 00:07:53,250 --> 00:07:56,790 - Who are they? - Noble Consort Jia is going to give birth soon. 83 00:07:56,790 --> 00:07:59,930 They are probably going to get the midwife for her. 84 00:07:59,930 --> 00:08:02,900 Seems like Her Highness is going to give birth soon too. 85 00:08:02,900 --> 00:08:08,010 I heard that His Majesty have already issued a decree to let Her Highness' mother, 86 00:08:08,010 --> 00:08:10,270 to enter the palace to be with her during the birth. 87 00:08:11,240 --> 00:08:13,600 Why can't I be pampered? 88 00:08:13,600 --> 00:08:15,550 Everyone is doing so well 89 00:08:15,550 --> 00:08:18,330 and being pampered for giving birth. 90 00:08:21,200 --> 00:08:23,290 Mother, get up now. 91 00:08:23,290 --> 00:08:24,770 Quick. 92 00:08:25,720 --> 00:08:27,470 Mother, sit. 93 00:08:27,470 --> 00:08:29,190 Your Highness, this is not permissible. 94 00:08:29,190 --> 00:08:31,150 No need to stand on ceremony. 95 00:08:31,740 --> 00:08:36,580 As a rule, only when you are in your eighth month, your mother can then enter the palace to serve you. 96 00:08:36,580 --> 00:08:39,800 Look, I'm only in my sixth month and His Majesty has allowed you to enter the palace. 97 00:08:39,800 --> 00:08:43,240 I can tell that His Majesty dotes on you. 98 00:08:46,830 --> 00:08:49,870 Mother, why are you looking at me this way? 99 00:08:50,790 --> 00:08:53,270 I'm happy looking at your pointed stomach. 100 00:08:53,270 --> 00:08:57,030 It seems like it's a boy. 101 00:08:57,580 --> 00:09:00,790 The Imperial Physician said that it's a girl. 102 00:09:00,790 --> 00:09:04,340 Which Imperial Physician said that? Is it accurate? 103 00:09:04,340 --> 00:09:08,250 It's the one and only Imperial Physician Jiang who has been serving me. 104 00:09:08,250 --> 00:09:11,500 There shouldn't be any mistake in what he said. 105 00:09:13,530 --> 00:09:16,690 That's fine too. Flowers blooming first before bearing fruits. 106 00:09:16,690 --> 00:09:19,250 You will be giving birth to a royal child. 107 00:09:24,290 --> 00:09:26,380 How's the Empress fetus? 108 00:09:27,270 --> 00:09:33,640 To reply Your Majesty, Her Highness and her fetus are doing well. 109 00:09:33,640 --> 00:09:37,230 She's already in her sixth month. Do you know if it's a boy or girl? 110 00:09:37,230 --> 00:09:44,160 To answer Your Majesty, the pulse of the fetus is still faint. I can't evaluate yet. 111 00:09:44,160 --> 00:09:47,520 Sometimes, the pulse is strong and it seems like a boy. 112 00:09:47,520 --> 00:09:52,410 But Her Highness used to have dizzy spells. The fetus... 113 00:09:52,410 --> 00:09:56,620 From the subtle pulse of the fetus, it seems to be a girl. 114 00:09:56,620 --> 00:09:59,970 Forget it. I wasted my time asking you. 115 00:09:59,970 --> 00:10:02,130 I'm going to visit her now. 116 00:10:02,130 --> 00:10:03,760 Yes. 117 00:10:09,550 --> 00:10:12,920 This child is really strong. It kicked me. 118 00:10:12,920 --> 00:10:16,300 It's happy to know that you are here. 119 00:10:16,300 --> 00:10:20,730 Of course, it's good if it's a boy. It's also good if it's a princess. 120 00:10:21,510 --> 00:10:26,330 Your Majesty have two princesses. Princess Jing married into Mongolia. 121 00:10:26,330 --> 00:10:29,410 I would like to have a princess. 122 00:10:29,410 --> 00:10:31,400 A princess is caring. 123 00:10:31,400 --> 00:10:33,730 Yes, a princess is caring. 124 00:10:33,730 --> 00:10:37,480 Hence, you stitched pink clothes. 125 00:10:37,480 --> 00:10:39,980 Of course, a princess must wear pink clothes. 126 00:10:40,760 --> 00:10:43,410 Pink is good. 127 00:10:48,820 --> 00:10:50,070 Isn't a princess good? 128 00:10:50,070 --> 00:10:52,680 It's good. I didn't say that it's not. 129 00:11:07,610 --> 00:11:11,280 I wonder what you want me to do. 130 00:11:11,280 --> 00:11:13,070 Nothing. 131 00:11:13,070 --> 00:11:15,430 I was only concerned about you. 132 00:11:16,520 --> 00:11:21,480 Is your daughter doing well from the medicine which I brought you from the Imperial Physician's prescription? 133 00:11:21,480 --> 00:11:24,220 She's doing well. 134 00:11:24,220 --> 00:11:27,260 I heard that your son has grown up. 135 00:11:27,260 --> 00:11:31,390 He has to strive for a good future. These money will be useful. 136 00:11:33,270 --> 00:11:35,670 Thank you, Mistress Ling. 137 00:11:37,200 --> 00:11:39,710 The womb of Her Highness Empress now is quite big too. 138 00:11:39,710 --> 00:11:43,690 She surely will need you during her childbirth. 139 00:11:43,690 --> 00:11:47,980 What do you think of her chances? 140 00:11:48,720 --> 00:11:51,970 Mistress Ling, I dare not. That is not someone else. 141 00:11:51,970 --> 00:11:54,340 That is Her Highness Empress. 142 00:11:55,030 --> 00:11:56,140 I am just asking. 143 00:11:56,140 --> 00:11:59,220 Her Highness Empress is the mother of the empire. 144 00:11:59,220 --> 00:12:03,950 It is also her first child. His Majesty and Empress Dowager are very concerned about it. 145 00:12:03,950 --> 00:12:07,020 I dare not allow any mistakes to happen. 146 00:12:09,820 --> 00:12:12,650 Serve her well then. 147 00:12:12,650 --> 00:12:15,270 Yes... 148 00:12:15,270 --> 00:12:16,940 Leave now. 149 00:12:17,650 --> 00:12:19,720 I will take my leave. 150 00:12:32,680 --> 00:12:36,680 Mistress, you don't have that much money, that you didn't even give anything to your maiden family. 151 00:12:36,680 --> 00:12:38,610 How come you gave it to her? 152 00:12:38,610 --> 00:12:41,020 She did not agree to work for us. 153 00:12:41,020 --> 00:12:44,190 This Nanny Tian will be useful. 154 00:12:44,190 --> 00:12:50,570 We must try to win her loyalty. She will be of use in the future. 155 00:12:52,930 --> 00:12:54,670 How is it? 156 00:12:55,980 --> 00:12:58,270 The fetus is very healthy and strong. 157 00:12:58,270 --> 00:13:00,380 Everything is fine. 158 00:13:01,560 --> 00:13:03,630 That is good. 159 00:13:03,630 --> 00:13:05,620 How is Suoxin? 160 00:13:06,890 --> 00:13:08,550 She will be delivering our child soon. 161 00:13:08,550 --> 00:13:10,130 Is it a male or a female? 162 00:13:10,130 --> 00:13:13,170 It looks like a girl. 163 00:13:13,990 --> 00:13:15,810 What about mine? 164 00:13:19,940 --> 00:13:24,050 The wish of His Majesty will come true. 165 00:13:28,010 --> 00:13:32,500 Actually, I don't care if it's a boy or a girl. 166 00:13:32,500 --> 00:13:35,000 If it's really a prince, 167 00:13:35,000 --> 00:13:37,800 I must be more careful. 168 00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:39,470 Why? 169 00:13:40,850 --> 00:13:43,940 I don't want His Majesty to be happy too early on. 170 00:13:43,940 --> 00:13:48,070 The more I don't want others to be upset too early on. 171 00:13:51,050 --> 00:13:54,930 If others will try to guess if your child is a boy or a girl, 172 00:13:54,930 --> 00:13:57,420 they can only investigate your appetite. 173 00:13:57,420 --> 00:13:58,660 Sour for a boy, spicy for a girl? 174 00:13:58,660 --> 00:14:02,030 The beliefs of commoners have a basis. 175 00:14:03,390 --> 00:14:07,050 Rongpei, did the governor of Sichuan recommend a chef? 176 00:14:07,050 --> 00:14:08,800 Yes. He just arrived. 177 00:14:08,800 --> 00:14:11,210 Let him serve me. 178 00:14:11,210 --> 00:14:15,460 Everyday, serve some fresh and spicy food. 179 00:14:15,460 --> 00:14:16,960 I understand. 180 00:14:28,350 --> 00:14:30,480 I'm choking to death. 181 00:14:30,480 --> 00:14:32,260 Choking to death... 182 00:14:38,330 --> 00:14:42,800 Your Highness, the food made by that chef recommended by the governor of Sichuan is so delicious. 183 00:14:42,800 --> 00:14:45,460 All are so spicy. 184 00:14:45,460 --> 00:14:49,020 I find it very delicious and not that spicy. 185 00:14:49,020 --> 00:14:52,010 Mother, eat something not spicy. 186 00:14:52,640 --> 00:14:56,380 Your Highness, someone from Qixiang Palace is here. 187 00:14:56,380 --> 00:14:59,150 - Let her in. - Yes. 188 00:15:00,430 --> 00:15:03,440 Greetings, Your Highness Empress. 189 00:15:03,440 --> 00:15:05,260 Get up. 190 00:15:05,260 --> 00:15:08,450 Why did Noble Consort Jia make you come here? 191 00:15:08,450 --> 00:15:11,320 I'm very good in making sour almond biscuits. My Mistress loves to eat them the most. 192 00:15:11,320 --> 00:15:13,730 My Mistress remembered that you are pregnant, 193 00:15:13,730 --> 00:15:16,530 so she especially asked me to send some over. 194 00:15:31,000 --> 00:15:34,890 What Her Highness Empress hates to it the most right now are sour foods. 195 00:15:34,890 --> 00:15:38,970 Mistress said that the taste of a pregnant person is usually bitter, so eating something sour can make it more appetizing. 196 00:15:38,970 --> 00:15:42,400 Your Highness Empress, have a taste. 197 00:15:42,400 --> 00:15:45,560 It's good if Your Highness will love eating sour. 198 00:15:46,590 --> 00:15:50,020 Thank you for the good intentions of Noble Consort Jia. Just accept it first. 199 00:15:50,020 --> 00:15:51,180 Yes. 200 00:15:51,180 --> 00:15:53,590 I will take my leave then. 201 00:16:00,290 --> 00:16:05,540 Empress was really not interested on those sour almond biscuits? 202 00:16:07,240 --> 00:16:09,400 Could she be pretending? 203 00:16:09,400 --> 00:16:13,110 I don't think so. Her Highness Empress felt unwell just by smelling those almond biscuits, 204 00:16:13,110 --> 00:16:15,070 and the food on the table were all spicy food. 205 00:16:15,070 --> 00:16:17,660 The scent was really overwhelming. 206 00:16:20,170 --> 00:16:24,080 Looks like she might be having a girl. 207 00:16:24,080 --> 00:16:29,150 Mother, are you that afraid for Royal Mother to bear me a little brother? [Fourth Prince, Yongcheng] 208 00:16:29,150 --> 00:16:33,070 Silly. That Third Prince Yongzhang is a useless person. 209 00:16:33,070 --> 00:16:37,320 Other than him, you are the eldest and most promising, hence, His Majesty favors you a lot. 210 00:16:37,320 --> 00:16:40,550 But in the future, if a legitimate son gets born, 211 00:16:40,550 --> 00:16:42,780 I fear that your days won't be that good anymore. 212 00:16:42,780 --> 00:16:44,650 Even if it really gets born, 213 00:16:44,650 --> 00:16:47,010 he's just a baby. Why must I fear him? 214 00:16:47,010 --> 00:16:51,620 That is indeed right. But His Majesty puts much importance to a legitimate prince. 215 00:16:51,620 --> 00:16:53,910 It's better that she give birth to a princess. 216 00:16:55,180 --> 00:17:00,390 Yongcheng, you have what you have now because His Majesty considered the Yu Clan. 217 00:17:00,390 --> 00:17:04,920 If you became successful in the future, you must remember the blessings of Duke. 218 00:17:06,060 --> 00:17:08,290 Mother, you're overthinking. 219 00:17:08,290 --> 00:17:11,950 What if Royal Mother will successively get pregnant? 220 00:17:11,950 --> 00:17:13,990 The sight of a woman... 221 00:17:22,880 --> 00:17:25,910 Her Highness Empress loves eating spicy food so much. It must be a princess. 222 00:17:25,910 --> 00:17:28,070 Indeed. Sour for a son, spicy for a daughter. 223 00:17:28,070 --> 00:17:32,160 In every pregnancy of Noble Consort Jia, she loved eating sour food. 224 00:17:32,160 --> 00:17:35,650 During lunch, she would eat a plate of pickled vegetables from her hometown 225 00:17:35,650 --> 00:17:36,940 and a bowl of sour fish soup. 226 00:17:36,940 --> 00:17:39,070 Noble Consort Jia is really blessed with good luck. 227 00:17:39,070 --> 00:17:41,120 All her children are princes. 228 00:17:41,120 --> 00:17:44,310 It's not easy for Her Highness Empress to be pregnant, but it's a princess. 229 00:17:44,310 --> 00:17:46,550 His Majesty dreams of having a legitimate son. 230 00:17:46,550 --> 00:17:49,400 Don't know how disappointed he will be if it's a princess. 231 00:17:49,400 --> 00:17:51,920 Noble Consort Jia and Her Highness Empress got pregnant at the same time. 232 00:17:51,920 --> 00:17:55,580 If Noble Consort Jia gives birth to a prince, and Her Highness Empress give birth to a princess. 233 00:17:55,580 --> 00:17:57,170 Won't Noble Consort Jia be more favored by His Majesty? 234 00:17:57,170 --> 00:18:00,120 It's out! It's out! It's a prince! It's the 11th prince! 235 00:18:00,120 --> 00:18:01,430 Which palace had a prince? 236 00:18:01,430 --> 00:18:03,420 It's too early for Her Highness Empress to give birth. Noble Consort Jia has given birth. 237 00:18:03,420 --> 00:18:05,040 It's a prince! It's the 11th prince. 238 00:18:05,040 --> 00:18:08,540 - 11th prince... - It's out! It's the 11th prince! 239 00:18:10,650 --> 00:18:14,200 11th Prince, Yongxing. 240 00:18:14,200 --> 00:18:17,290 Do you like the name given to you by your Royal Father? 241 00:18:17,290 --> 00:18:20,230 Your Royal Father loves you so much. 242 00:18:20,230 --> 00:18:22,270 If Her Highness Empress gives birth to a princess, 243 00:18:22,270 --> 00:18:24,960 His Majesty will love our 11th Prince more. 244 00:18:24,960 --> 00:18:29,730 This morning, I even saw the Internal Affairs Department delivering fabrics for baby's clothes to the palace of Empress. 245 00:18:29,730 --> 00:18:31,950 If it's not pink, it's purple. 246 00:18:31,950 --> 00:18:35,920 From now on, don't let 11th Prince stay in the palace all the time. 247 00:18:35,920 --> 00:18:37,970 Carry him more often to Yangxin Palace. 248 00:18:37,970 --> 00:18:41,550 Let His Majesty see how adorable his son is. 249 00:18:41,550 --> 00:18:44,770 Yes. But going back to it, 250 00:18:44,770 --> 00:18:46,990 His Majesty still loves our Fourth Prince the most. 251 00:18:46,990 --> 00:18:49,120 Of course. 252 00:18:49,120 --> 00:18:51,950 Yongcheng is the first son of His Majesty after his ascension to the throne. 253 00:18:51,950 --> 00:18:56,000 He is also the most outstanding. Of course, he likes him the most. 254 00:19:09,840 --> 00:19:13,460 Your Highness Empress, this is the best offering site. 255 00:19:13,460 --> 00:19:16,340 Look, we're done digging the joyous pit. 256 00:19:16,340 --> 00:19:19,650 It will be a fortunate place where the clothes of the imperial child will be buried. 257 00:19:19,650 --> 00:19:23,600 You are the astronomer. You have dug so many joyous pit for the consorts of the imperial harem. 258 00:19:23,600 --> 00:19:25,370 Wherever you say is good, I believe it. 259 00:19:25,370 --> 00:19:29,810 Thank you for your praises. I do not deserve them. 260 00:19:29,810 --> 00:19:31,670 Bring those over there. 261 00:19:35,950 --> 00:19:39,750 This symbolizes good fortune for someone who is about to give birth. 262 00:19:43,100 --> 00:19:47,860 Your Highness, the Internal Affairs Department sent ten lantern Momo and water Momo each. 263 00:19:47,860 --> 00:19:51,010 They are all waiting for you to choose from. 264 00:19:51,010 --> 00:19:55,410 - Just choose two who has both a son and a daughter and works meticulously. - Yes. 265 00:19:55,410 --> 00:19:59,600 There is one Nanny Tian who I heard was very good in delivering the child of Consort Shu. 266 00:19:59,600 --> 00:20:01,080 Nanny Tian will surely be around. 267 00:20:01,080 --> 00:20:03,130 That's good. Give instructions 268 00:20:03,130 --> 00:20:05,870 for them to live in Yikun Palace and wait for my labor. 269 00:20:05,870 --> 00:20:10,160 Yes. The Bureau of Imperial Physicians also sent 6 imperial physicians who will attend to you in succession, 270 00:20:10,160 --> 00:20:12,530 just to be sure. 271 00:20:13,250 --> 00:20:14,580 Where is Rongpei? 272 00:20:14,580 --> 00:20:17,490 Gugu Rong is currently busy. 273 00:20:24,270 --> 00:20:26,220 I'm done testing them with the silver needle. 274 00:20:26,220 --> 00:20:28,860 You must taste a bit of each of these. 275 00:20:28,860 --> 00:20:31,590 You can only serve them to Her Highness Empress if you're fine after an hour. 276 00:20:31,590 --> 00:20:33,020 Yes. 277 00:20:41,480 --> 00:20:43,940 Rongpei, what are you doing? 278 00:20:47,490 --> 00:20:50,990 Your Highness. Greetings, Madam. 279 00:20:50,990 --> 00:20:54,180 These things will be used during your labor. 280 00:20:54,180 --> 00:20:57,020 I am not at ease, so I want to check them again. 281 00:20:57,020 --> 00:20:59,540 Did you not check them twice already? Why still check again? 282 00:20:59,540 --> 00:21:02,540 I was afraid that I might have neglected anything. 283 00:21:03,360 --> 00:21:05,910 You are really meticulous. 284 00:21:06,450 --> 00:21:08,540 This is the first child of Her Highness. 285 00:21:08,540 --> 00:21:10,430 We must be careful in everything. 286 00:21:10,430 --> 00:21:14,290 If this white cloth got tampered with, or the scissors isn't clean, 287 00:21:14,290 --> 00:21:17,180 or what if there is a needle within the blanket? 288 00:21:17,180 --> 00:21:19,550 I dare not imagine the effect. 289 00:21:19,550 --> 00:21:22,910 We must be very careful. 290 00:21:22,910 --> 00:21:25,200 This Rongpei is very meticulous and an able person. 291 00:21:25,200 --> 00:21:27,000 She is indeed not bad. 292 00:21:27,000 --> 00:21:31,290 I dare not receive your praises. 293 00:21:31,290 --> 00:21:36,070 Your Highness, the kitchen sent some spicy niangao. You want to have a taste? 294 00:21:36,070 --> 00:21:38,160 I do. I'm a bit hungry too. 295 00:21:38,160 --> 00:21:40,180 I'll prepare it. 296 00:21:41,710 --> 00:21:46,230 Your Highness, you really don't want to eat something sour? 297 00:21:46,230 --> 00:21:50,550 Mother, you have said that so many times. 298 00:21:50,550 --> 00:21:53,610 Okay already. I won't ask anymore. 299 00:21:53,610 --> 00:21:57,980 This is already your 8th month. There's no big deal anymore in whatever you want to eat. 300 00:22:01,410 --> 00:22:03,000 [Yikun Palace] 301 00:22:07,550 --> 00:22:09,780 Please sleep, Your Highness. 302 00:22:18,180 --> 00:22:21,330 I ate so much spice earlier and my stomach feels burning. 303 00:22:21,330 --> 00:22:23,580 This is sour apricot sent in as tribute from Yongping. 304 00:22:23,580 --> 00:22:26,110 I brought some secretly. 305 00:22:27,920 --> 00:22:29,690 Is it good? 306 00:22:30,200 --> 00:22:32,050 Not sour enough. 307 00:22:32,660 --> 00:22:34,610 Eat a few more. 308 00:22:39,550 --> 00:22:42,980 I took lots. You can eat all you want. 309 00:22:43,650 --> 00:22:47,760 You're an empress pregnant with royal prince. 310 00:22:47,760 --> 00:22:49,920 But you can't let others know easily. 311 00:22:49,920 --> 00:22:53,290 I see it's really hard for you. 312 00:22:55,120 --> 00:22:57,720 In this palace, if someone's pregnant, 313 00:22:57,720 --> 00:23:02,130 all the eyes will be watching so I must be cautious. 314 00:23:04,360 --> 00:23:07,480 So you are even keeping it a secret from your mother? 315 00:23:07,480 --> 00:23:12,230 Only if my mother believes I'm pregnant with a princess then the others will believe it too. 316 00:23:13,860 --> 00:23:18,350 Plus we don't know either whether it really is a prince or princess. 317 00:23:18,350 --> 00:23:21,130 If it's a prince, it will be great naturally. 318 00:23:21,620 --> 00:23:25,640 But if it's a princess, it's already spread about it. 319 00:23:25,640 --> 00:23:28,170 So His Majesty won't be too disappointed. 320 00:23:29,540 --> 00:23:31,610 I understand now. 321 00:23:46,700 --> 00:23:48,990 Hurry. 322 00:23:52,790 --> 00:23:54,570 Hurry. 323 00:23:54,570 --> 00:23:56,600 My ancestors above. 324 00:23:56,600 --> 00:24:00,010 Please safe guard the empress to birth a legitimate heir. 325 00:24:00,010 --> 00:24:03,010 I only want an excellent legitimate heir. 326 00:24:16,570 --> 00:24:18,140 Hurry, hot water. 327 00:24:18,140 --> 00:24:19,840 Coming. 328 00:24:22,710 --> 00:24:24,370 Where's the water? 329 00:24:27,550 --> 00:24:31,870 Everyone says she's pregnant with a girl. Let that princess be born quickly then. 330 00:24:34,300 --> 00:24:36,870 Why no news still? 331 00:24:37,330 --> 00:24:40,620 Mother, don't walk back and forth anymore. 332 00:24:40,620 --> 00:24:43,170 You're making me dizzy. 333 00:24:51,680 --> 00:24:55,090 Sanbao. Sanbao. - Here. 334 00:24:55,090 --> 00:24:57,970 Where's His Majesty? Is he here? 335 00:24:57,970 --> 00:24:59,270 No. 336 00:24:59,270 --> 00:25:01,380 She's been in labor for so long with no delivery yet. 337 00:25:01,380 --> 00:25:04,330 If it doesn't happen soon we need His Majesty to make decisions. 338 00:25:04,330 --> 00:25:07,490 His Majesty already sent many to come check. 339 00:25:09,150 --> 00:25:11,320 Mistress, you've been on standby for so long, you should rest. 340 00:25:11,320 --> 00:25:15,100 I can't. I must be by Sister. 341 00:25:18,830 --> 00:25:22,240 It's a day and a night already. Why still not delivered? 342 00:25:22,240 --> 00:25:24,960 The emperor is in Fengxian Hall and not coming out either. 343 00:25:24,960 --> 00:25:30,010 Empress Dowager, don't panic. It's the empress's first baby so it takes time. 344 00:25:32,270 --> 00:25:34,960 Empress Dowager, the empress has not delivered yet. 345 00:25:34,960 --> 00:25:37,670 May you rest in the warm hall first. 346 00:25:57,480 --> 00:25:59,450 Your Majesty. 347 00:25:59,450 --> 00:26:00,780 What? 348 00:26:00,780 --> 00:26:03,810 Empress gave birth. 349 00:26:05,410 --> 00:26:07,290 - Is it a princess? - It's a prince. 350 00:26:07,290 --> 00:26:09,790 It's a prince, Your Majesty! 351 00:26:17,010 --> 00:26:19,680 Thank you, my ancestors for your guardianship. 352 00:26:39,350 --> 00:26:41,580 Fooled me, is it? 353 00:26:42,330 --> 00:26:44,550 Everyone's fooling me. 354 00:26:45,560 --> 00:26:50,150 It was a prince all along but everyone lied to me and said it was a princess. 355 00:26:51,090 --> 00:26:54,310 Empress, you are getting so skilled. 356 00:26:56,090 --> 00:26:58,560 A prince, I knew it. 357 00:27:00,730 --> 00:27:02,710 A prince, I knew it. 358 00:27:02,710 --> 00:27:06,460 Mother, what are you doing? 359 00:27:10,850 --> 00:27:12,620 Yongcheng. 360 00:27:14,540 --> 00:27:17,100 I can't do anything. 361 00:27:18,790 --> 00:27:20,960 I am incompetent. 362 00:27:22,140 --> 00:27:24,900 Now the main heir has been born. 363 00:27:26,950 --> 00:27:29,760 His Majesty won't remember he's got a son like you. 364 00:27:29,760 --> 00:27:31,790 He won't. 365 00:27:31,790 --> 00:27:35,690 As long as I'm more successful, Royal Father wouldn't only see the main heir. 366 00:27:35,690 --> 00:27:38,500 He's over ten years younger than me, after all. 367 00:27:42,860 --> 00:27:45,700 You're right. 368 00:27:45,700 --> 00:27:49,070 Your royal father always had great aspiration and trust in you. 369 00:27:49,970 --> 00:27:53,260 We can't just give up so quickly. We must find a way. 370 00:27:53,260 --> 00:27:57,100 To let your father only sees you. To let the court know. 371 00:27:57,100 --> 00:27:59,850 That His Majesty has an outstanding son in you. 372 00:27:59,850 --> 00:28:02,520 That main heir is less than a toe nail against you. 373 00:28:02,520 --> 00:28:04,320 Really, mother? 374 00:28:04,320 --> 00:28:09,150 Yongcheng. If what I said is true, 375 00:28:09,990 --> 00:28:13,960 will you be willing to bet your life on it? 376 00:28:13,960 --> 00:28:18,030 I am willing. I won't let you down. 377 00:28:21,470 --> 00:28:24,070 [ 12th Prince - Yongji ] - Little Prince was so strong in nursing. 378 00:28:24,070 --> 00:28:27,990 He drank with the strength of his life. He will surely be so strong. 379 00:28:28,810 --> 00:28:33,570 Yes. Earlier Empress Dowager also complimented him for being strong looking. 380 00:28:33,570 --> 00:28:36,280 It's making your long labor worthwhile. 381 00:28:36,280 --> 00:28:41,060 This is my only living main heir. My successor. 382 00:28:41,060 --> 00:28:44,850 Ruyi, let's call him Yongji? [ Ji - succession ] 383 00:28:46,200 --> 00:28:49,020 Yongji is a great name. 384 00:28:49,920 --> 00:28:55,470 When I birthed Yongqi, Your Majesty said, Qi as in great jade. 385 00:28:55,470 --> 00:28:59,320 Yongqi and Yongji are a great pair of siblings. 386 00:28:59,320 --> 00:29:02,630 Ruyi, let's keep Yongji raised by your side. 387 00:29:02,630 --> 00:29:05,220 So I can come visit him often too. 388 00:29:05,220 --> 00:29:07,000 Thank you, Your Majesty. 389 00:29:07,000 --> 00:29:10,440 First month is the most crucial. Nurture well. 390 00:29:10,440 --> 00:29:12,930 We can have many more princes. 391 00:29:15,290 --> 00:29:18,410 Yongji. - Yongji. 392 00:29:18,410 --> 00:29:20,170 Smile for me. 393 00:29:20,170 --> 00:29:22,650 Yongji. 394 00:29:28,660 --> 00:29:30,220 Come. 395 00:29:36,040 --> 00:29:37,620 Pretty good. 396 00:29:43,690 --> 00:29:46,720 You two brothers are pretty on target. 397 00:29:47,310 --> 00:29:50,030 Third Brother, you too. - Fine. [ Third Price, Yongzhang ] 398 00:29:50,030 --> 00:29:52,340 Third Brother. 399 00:29:52,340 --> 00:29:55,400 One, two, three. 400 00:29:57,710 --> 00:29:59,220 Look. [ 5th Prince - Yongqi ] 401 00:30:00,030 --> 00:30:02,480 Very good. - Of course. 402 00:30:02,480 --> 00:30:04,520 Look at 3rd Brother, hiding his skill. 403 00:30:04,520 --> 00:30:07,300 He's probably practicing behind our backs. 404 00:30:07,300 --> 00:30:11,080 3rd Brother is practicing bitterly every day. Go. 405 00:30:11,080 --> 00:30:13,510 You're all shooting very on target. 406 00:30:13,510 --> 00:30:17,670 It's too hot. I won't practice anymore. I'll go and rest at palace. 407 00:30:18,280 --> 00:30:20,470 I'm going first, two brothers. 408 00:30:21,300 --> 00:30:24,860 You two practice a lot. Look at me. 409 00:30:26,120 --> 00:30:28,640 This way, 3rd Brother. 410 00:30:35,140 --> 00:30:38,950 3rd Brother went to rest but us two can't relax. Continue. 411 00:30:38,950 --> 00:30:40,410 Yes. 412 00:30:43,020 --> 00:30:49,000 5th Brother, I heard from the master that your riding shot is with excellency. Let me see. 413 00:30:49,000 --> 00:30:50,630 Alright. 414 00:30:54,130 --> 00:30:59,210 Though I'm not as good as you, 4th Brother, it's serviceable. 415 00:30:59,210 --> 00:31:04,500 Yes, at your age, to be that good is already excellent. 416 00:31:04,500 --> 00:31:07,420 Thank you for the praise, 4th Brother. 417 00:31:07,420 --> 00:31:12,910 I heard you've been practicing a lot on riding and archery lately. 418 00:31:13,520 --> 00:31:16,390 Master said you were so diligent. 419 00:31:16,390 --> 00:31:19,410 Yes. Royal Father has told us three brothers. 420 00:31:19,410 --> 00:31:22,660 To accompany him during the autumn hunt at Mulan. 421 00:31:22,660 --> 00:31:26,210 So I've got to work harder to practice. 422 00:31:26,210 --> 00:31:29,130 Yes. As your younger brother, 423 00:31:29,130 --> 00:31:31,140 I can't relax either. 424 00:31:36,590 --> 00:31:39,080 Stop looking already, Your Majesty. Try the watermelon. 425 00:31:39,080 --> 00:31:41,350 I had someone cool it from early morning in well water. 426 00:31:41,350 --> 00:31:44,660 Now it's cold to the mouth and very sweet. Quick. 427 00:31:48,300 --> 00:31:52,470 Look at this handsome and clear color. It's just perfect. 428 00:31:55,160 --> 00:31:59,770 Your Majesty, I heard in the upcoming autumn hunt at Mulan, 429 00:31:59,770 --> 00:32:02,410 Empress is going too? 430 00:32:02,410 --> 00:32:05,100 Empress has recovered well since labor. 431 00:32:05,100 --> 00:32:08,870 Around August, going to the Mulan pasture should be alright. 432 00:32:08,870 --> 00:32:14,310 You sure pamer Empress. You can't even spare a moment of parting. 433 00:32:16,470 --> 00:32:19,070 How's Yongcheng's archery practice going? 434 00:32:19,070 --> 00:32:22,850 I want to test his skills at Mulan pasture. 435 00:32:22,850 --> 00:32:25,970 Yongcheng is toiling daily at the practice court. 436 00:32:28,410 --> 00:32:30,140 Yongchang doesn't fare successfully. 437 00:32:30,140 --> 00:32:34,920 To me, it's always Yongcheng that I have raised as my eldest. 438 00:32:34,920 --> 00:32:41,560 It's true. Yongcheng is the first prince after you succeeded the throne. He knows his responsibility. 439 00:32:41,560 --> 00:32:45,520 Good then. I hope Yongcheng can be successful. 440 00:32:45,520 --> 00:32:47,640 So he can help me carry my worries. 441 00:32:47,640 --> 00:32:51,060 Your Majesty, come have another. 442 00:33:12,220 --> 00:33:17,330 Yongqi, come rest a bit. I made tea for you. 443 00:33:20,280 --> 00:33:23,320 Thank you, Mother. 444 00:33:23,320 --> 00:33:25,870 Careful it's hot. Drink it slow. 445 00:33:30,300 --> 00:33:33,470 Everyone says Yanxi Palace is remote. 446 00:33:33,470 --> 00:33:35,970 So the other wives don't like to come live here. 447 00:33:35,970 --> 00:33:39,730 But it's good for us to have this quietness. 448 00:33:39,730 --> 00:33:42,990 Look, you're practicing your swordship and no one knows. 449 00:33:42,990 --> 00:33:48,020 If it weren't for this, how could I have mastered archery with my eyes closed? 450 00:33:55,040 --> 00:33:58,090 You didn't show your skills before others, right? 451 00:33:58,090 --> 00:34:01,830 4th Prince has a careful eye, so I don't dare to be better than him. 452 00:34:01,830 --> 00:34:06,070 One ought not to show their beauty and skill to others. It's to wait until the day to shock others. 453 00:34:06,070 --> 00:34:08,990 Success is not in a moment but in the long term. 454 00:34:08,990 --> 00:34:12,060 I understand the meaning of keeping a low profile. 455 00:34:12,060 --> 00:34:13,740 Good then. 456 00:34:15,620 --> 00:34:19,790 By the way, I went to see your 12th brother, Yongji today. 457 00:34:19,790 --> 00:34:23,450 He's so cute. He resembles you when you were little. 458 00:34:23,450 --> 00:34:29,510 Mother, do you think Royal Father will be less fond of me now that he's got 12th brother? 459 00:34:30,650 --> 00:34:32,650 He wouldn't. 460 00:34:32,650 --> 00:34:36,550 Yongqi, you are not the eldest son nor the legitimate son. 461 00:34:36,550 --> 00:34:41,360 And you are not like your 4th brother, the first heir upon His Majesty's succession to throne. 462 00:34:41,360 --> 00:34:46,040 The reason you have today is due to your royal mother's nurturing. 463 00:34:47,940 --> 00:34:51,990 I don't allow you to think wildly. Understand? 464 00:34:51,990 --> 00:34:55,060 I understand and I won't dare again. 465 00:34:57,420 --> 00:35:02,170 By the way, Mother. There's something I find puzzling. 466 00:35:02,170 --> 00:35:04,880 Lately 4th brother has been practicing riding and archery day and night. 467 00:35:04,880 --> 00:35:07,240 I've never seen him so diligent. 468 00:35:07,240 --> 00:35:08,810 What does he say? 469 00:35:08,810 --> 00:35:14,640 He just says he doesn't want to embarrass himself when he goes to the Mulan autumn hunt. 470 00:35:14,640 --> 00:35:17,470 Then it must be, 471 00:35:17,470 --> 00:35:20,430 his plan to win your royal father's approval at the Mulan hunt. 472 00:35:22,230 --> 00:35:25,150 Let's do this. You just feign ignorance. 473 00:35:25,150 --> 00:35:30,920 When comes time around the Mulan hunt, you just stay close to 4th brother of yours. 474 00:35:30,920 --> 00:35:32,920 I understand. 475 00:36:54,410 --> 00:36:59,200 His Majesty is worried the younger princes might get chilled at the pastures. 476 00:36:59,200 --> 00:37:03,850 So starting Yongrong and the younger are sent to Xiefang Hall to be taken care of. 477 00:37:03,850 --> 00:37:07,830 I had no choice but to send Yongqi in there too. 478 00:37:09,390 --> 00:37:13,260 Fortunately Consort Shu and Consort Wan are left at the palace to watch them. 479 00:37:13,260 --> 00:37:15,190 They are stable enough. 480 00:37:15,190 --> 00:37:19,150 It's true. With them there I do feel assured more. 481 00:37:25,460 --> 00:37:28,390 Is it Concubine Ke that's accompanying His Majesty in riding? 482 00:37:28,950 --> 00:37:31,210 Of course it is Concubine Ke. 483 00:37:31,210 --> 00:37:33,630 Her riding is excellent. 484 00:37:36,070 --> 00:37:40,450 I think it's nearly two years since Ling Yunche came to Mulan pastures. 485 00:37:40,450 --> 00:37:42,710 I wonder how he is. 486 00:37:43,360 --> 00:37:47,180 Sister, we are already here at Mulan pastures. 487 00:37:47,180 --> 00:37:50,010 I'm sure we will run into him one of these days. 488 00:37:51,130 --> 00:37:54,190 This northern wind is quite hard. 489 00:37:54,190 --> 00:37:59,510 It's blowing my face to ache. We should go back. 490 00:37:59,510 --> 00:38:00,980 Alright. 491 00:38:14,820 --> 00:38:17,880 These days I've gone hunting, I've only hunted a rabbit. 492 00:38:17,880 --> 00:38:21,130 And musk deer, and some wild sheep. 493 00:38:21,130 --> 00:38:24,190 When I first went hunting with the late emperor, 494 00:38:24,190 --> 00:38:27,420 I caught a black bear and the late emperor saw me in new light. 495 00:38:27,420 --> 00:38:30,130 This kind of hunting has no joy. 496 00:38:30,130 --> 00:38:34,520 I know my crime. A few days ago, wild horses appeared at the pastures. 497 00:38:34,520 --> 00:38:37,920 It's been unstable so I was afraid it will disturb your presence. 498 00:38:37,920 --> 00:38:40,470 - So . . . - Wild horses are fine. 499 00:38:40,470 --> 00:38:42,390 I can tame them. 500 00:38:42,390 --> 00:38:45,400 After the noon, I will take the princes to hunt. 501 00:38:45,400 --> 00:38:47,270 You release some wild beasts out. 502 00:38:47,270 --> 00:38:49,060 I shall see to it. 503 00:38:52,200 --> 00:38:54,450 Your royal father should be back from riding. 504 00:38:54,450 --> 00:38:59,050 Let's go. I will go with you to bid your royal father wellness. 505 00:39:01,700 --> 00:39:06,420 There's hunting after the noon. Let's see if he's got more words for you. 506 00:39:16,290 --> 00:39:17,780 Careful. 507 00:39:17,780 --> 00:39:20,730 Which bastard servant is holding that horse? 508 00:39:21,310 --> 00:39:24,030 Greetings to Noble Consort Jia. 509 00:39:24,900 --> 00:39:27,160 It's you? 510 00:39:27,160 --> 00:39:30,280 Yongcheng, punish this cheap servant good for me. 511 00:39:30,280 --> 00:39:33,920 Mother, why do you bother with a lowly servant? 512 00:39:33,920 --> 00:39:38,080 It's this servant that coveted me at the Jiangning Temporary Palace. 513 00:39:40,270 --> 00:39:44,050 You dare to shame my mother? I will not let you go. 514 00:39:45,160 --> 00:39:47,320 Whip him hard. 515 00:39:50,670 --> 00:39:52,200 Stop that hand. 516 00:39:54,470 --> 00:39:58,340 - Royal Mother. - Greetings to Empress. 517 00:39:58,340 --> 00:40:00,840 Greetings to Noble Consort Jia. 518 00:40:06,090 --> 00:40:08,320 Yongcheng, you are a master. 519 00:40:08,320 --> 00:40:10,900 Should the servants be disciplined by you? 520 00:40:10,900 --> 00:40:15,050 You are losing the dignity of a master by using your hand. 521 00:40:15,050 --> 00:40:17,490 Royal Mother's reprimand is correct. 522 00:40:17,490 --> 00:40:21,860 This servant coveted me at the Jiangning Palace. 523 00:40:21,860 --> 00:40:25,020 - You saw it, Empress. - Ling Yunche is with crime indeed. 524 00:40:25,020 --> 00:40:27,430 His Majesty already punished him. 525 00:40:27,430 --> 00:40:30,490 Not harvesting his life is due to His Majesty being merciful. 526 00:40:30,490 --> 00:40:35,490 Noble Consort Jia, you wouldn't carry out punishments defying His Majesty's mercy, would you? 527 00:40:37,570 --> 00:40:39,770 I don't dare. 528 00:40:40,660 --> 00:40:43,970 Yongcheng, you have to go hunting with your royal fater in the afternoon. 529 00:40:43,970 --> 00:40:45,730 You go and prepare now. 530 00:40:45,730 --> 00:40:47,210 Yes. 531 00:40:48,010 --> 00:40:50,020 Bidding farewell. 532 00:40:51,560 --> 00:40:53,520 Bidding farewell. 533 00:40:54,660 --> 00:40:56,260 Move it. 534 00:41:08,230 --> 00:41:11,450 Thank you Empress. 535 00:41:14,450 --> 00:41:18,490 Ling Yunche. Get on up. 536 00:41:25,410 --> 00:41:28,090 - Ling Yunche. - I'm here. 537 00:41:28,090 --> 00:41:32,360 These last two years, how's your life been here? 538 00:41:32,360 --> 00:41:36,540 Replying to Your Highenss. This place, other than the autumn hunt, 539 00:41:36,540 --> 00:41:38,380 there is usually no one here. 540 00:41:38,380 --> 00:41:43,590 I am just feeding and washing horses everyday. 541 00:41:44,290 --> 00:41:46,540 You've thinned out a bit. 542 00:41:47,260 --> 00:41:49,990 Your gaze is different too. 543 00:41:50,990 --> 00:41:53,910 Every night I watch the moon in the sky. 544 00:41:53,910 --> 00:41:56,510 I keep thinking of the night at Jiangning Temporary Palace. 545 00:41:56,940 --> 00:42:00,550 Getting beaten is nothing and punishment is nothing. 546 00:42:00,550 --> 00:42:04,480 Just that the unfair chasing out. 547 00:42:04,480 --> 00:42:06,980 Indeed it's hard to swallow. 548 00:42:09,570 --> 00:42:11,610 Just swallow for now. 549 00:42:12,480 --> 00:42:16,150 But you have to understand why you are swallowing it unfairly. 550 00:42:16,630 --> 00:42:18,810 I remember your words. 551 00:42:18,810 --> 00:42:21,390 I will return one day properly and proudly. 552 00:42:24,120 --> 00:42:27,610 Then the whips weren't endured in vain. 553 00:42:29,170 --> 00:42:32,840 Thank you, Empress. 554 00:42:32,840 --> 00:42:38,260 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 555 00:42:38,300 --> 00:42:46,120 ♫ Being your favorite and being forgotten both are argued in my heart, at a loss to arrive at an explanation. ♫ 556 00:42:46,120 --> 00:42:56,130 ♫ You bear witness to constant changes in my well-being, my sorrows and my joys, the path of my dreams forever cut off. ♫ 557 00:42:56,130 --> 00:43:03,790 ♫ You draw my hand to embroider all alone in my loneliness, silken clothes pile up under the moonlight. ♫ 558 00:43:03,790 --> 00:43:13,830 ♫ Telling myself they might be used for warmth, but who would dare? ♫ 559 00:43:13,830 --> 00:43:22,660 ♫ Whose life after life is filled with paired images of love and resentment? ♫ 560 00:43:22,660 --> 00:43:31,550 ♫ One side is beautiful, the other expressionless and silent. ♫ 561 00:43:31,550 --> 00:43:39,520 ♫ From a distance, visits come around without word of your approach, ♫ 562 00:43:39,520 --> 00:43:49,170 ♫ filling time between acts perhaps? ♫ 563 00:43:49,170 --> 00:43:57,910 ♫ Feelings fracture, forgive and wistfully anticipate, forgetting they’re part of the paired image, ♫ 564 00:43:57,910 --> 00:44:07,070 ♫ One day in cold indifference, the next in warm recollection. ♫ 565 00:44:07,070 --> 00:44:14,590 ♫ If only we might perpetually walk in the brilliant sunlight ♫ 566 00:44:14,590 --> 00:44:23,600 ♫ This lifetime has been so dismally overcast. ♫ 567 00:44:23,600 --> 00:44:30,510 ♫ From now on, this lifetime will be... ♫ 568 00:44:30,510 --> 00:44:35,500 ♫ without clouds. ♫ 50349