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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,080 --> 00:00:10,030 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 2 00:01:26,110 --> 00:01:30,200 [Legend of the Phoenix] 3 00:01:30,200 --> 00:01:33,000 [Episode 16] 4 00:01:34,720 --> 00:01:37,410 Be serious in your training. 5 00:01:40,610 --> 00:01:42,580 Be careful. 6 00:01:45,730 --> 00:01:48,270 Stop being lazy. 7 00:01:50,440 --> 00:01:52,680 Be more diligent. 8 00:01:56,760 --> 00:01:59,400 Be careful. 9 00:01:59,400 --> 00:02:01,560 Be careful. 10 00:02:04,830 --> 00:02:06,900 Practice! 11 00:02:06,900 --> 00:02:09,320 Be careful! 12 00:02:09,320 --> 00:02:13,560 Don't be so lazy, focus! 13 00:02:14,130 --> 00:02:15,880 Be careful there! 14 00:02:15,880 --> 00:02:17,440 Mother! 15 00:02:17,440 --> 00:02:19,260 Ningzhi! 16 00:02:19,800 --> 00:02:21,020 Mother! 17 00:02:21,020 --> 00:02:22,840 You're back. 18 00:02:26,770 --> 00:02:29,640 It's all my fault you had to suffer. 19 00:02:29,640 --> 00:02:34,550 No, we're all doing fine. What about you? 20 00:02:34,550 --> 00:02:38,560 Everyone's here... it's all good. 21 00:02:41,180 --> 00:02:43,660 Mother, weren't you at Bei Dian? 22 00:02:43,660 --> 00:02:47,210 And I thought I could've went there immediately after leaving the palace. 23 00:02:47,210 --> 00:02:50,960 A long time ago, I told Her Majesty to remove the wanted list. 24 00:02:50,960 --> 00:02:53,390 You probably couldn't receive messages from there. 25 00:02:53,390 --> 00:02:57,810 It was His Majesty, he sent people to find us. 26 00:03:05,170 --> 00:03:07,720 Ningzhi, just what happened? 27 00:03:07,720 --> 00:03:12,800 I heard that you are now a consort. 28 00:03:12,800 --> 00:03:17,780 But before, didn't you like Wei Guang? 29 00:03:17,780 --> 00:03:20,990 How come now, you're... 30 00:03:20,990 --> 00:03:24,300 I did something wrong, Mother. 31 00:03:24,300 --> 00:03:27,940 It's alright, don't cry. What is it? 32 00:03:27,940 --> 00:03:32,230 It's too complicated. I don't know how to explain right now. 33 00:03:32,230 --> 00:03:35,400 Don't rush, there's still a long time. 34 00:03:35,400 --> 00:03:39,070 Just, things have changed so quickly. 35 00:03:39,070 --> 00:03:45,630 Oh right, His Majesty's messenger also said that I'm now part of the Royal Family. 36 00:03:45,630 --> 00:03:48,930 His Majesty also sent someone to buy this stage. 37 00:03:48,930 --> 00:03:51,400 It's for me to live in. 38 00:03:51,400 --> 00:03:57,060 From now on, we won't have to roam around again. 39 00:04:09,490 --> 00:04:10,730 Mother... 40 00:04:10,730 --> 00:04:15,040 Good girl, don't cry now. 41 00:04:23,270 --> 00:04:25,250 Ningzhi, 42 00:04:26,040 --> 00:04:27,440 go ahead. 43 00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:40,390 Your Majesty, I know that the prince's case will drag my family along. 44 00:04:40,390 --> 00:04:42,490 I also know that it will trouble you. 45 00:04:42,490 --> 00:04:48,430 Don't worry about this now. Do you know who the man in the restaurant is? 46 00:04:51,840 --> 00:04:53,820 Who is he? 47 00:04:53,820 --> 00:04:58,710 My instincts tell me... he's one of the prince's men. 48 00:05:01,850 --> 00:05:07,450 Ningzhi, I was unfair in getting rid of the Prince of Northern Ying. It's hard to calm people's hearts. 49 00:05:07,450 --> 00:05:13,630 Although there is undercover investigating, the only piece of evidence present is your jade pendant. 50 00:05:14,600 --> 00:05:17,560 They won't do anything to you in the palace. 51 00:05:17,560 --> 00:05:20,990 They will do things to your family only. 52 00:05:20,990 --> 00:05:26,100 Ningzhi, what I'm doing today is to let them know, 53 00:05:26,630 --> 00:05:30,670 That you're in my heart and I care for your family. 54 00:05:30,670 --> 00:05:34,090 I hope this can get rid of your worries. 55 00:05:34,090 --> 00:05:37,930 This is your gift from me for leaving the palace. 56 00:05:43,430 --> 00:05:46,170 I thank you, Your Majesty. 57 00:06:15,310 --> 00:06:19,270 Infinite fortune and peace to Your Majesty. 58 00:06:23,770 --> 00:06:28,380 Why are you all here so early in Yong De Palace paying respect? 59 00:06:28,380 --> 00:06:33,500 You are the head of the harem. It's our duty to greet you. 60 00:06:33,500 --> 00:06:36,990 Starting tomorrow, don't come pay respects here anymore. 61 00:06:36,990 --> 00:06:39,500 Go to Wan Xiang Palace to pay your respects to Consort Ning. 62 00:06:39,500 --> 00:06:43,000 In the future, do as I directed. 63 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:45,830 Consort Ning naturally has a phoenix life. 64 00:06:45,830 --> 00:06:48,540 This inner palace will quickly become hers. 65 00:06:48,540 --> 00:06:52,740 My age is old now, I can't win against her. 66 00:06:52,740 --> 00:06:55,970 I also don't want her to know what I'm fighting for. 67 00:06:55,970 --> 00:07:00,520 It'd be really bad if our strong relationship is broken. 68 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:05,100 Ever since Princess Royal returned, I have been restless. 69 00:07:05,100 --> 00:07:08,520 I always feel there are swords overhead and insecure. 70 00:07:08,520 --> 00:07:14,700 I caught a thief in the courtyard and doesn't wish to set fire there. 71 00:07:14,700 --> 00:07:19,340 Empress, you're intelligent. You should know my intentions. 72 00:07:20,370 --> 00:07:24,320 Your Majesty, my mind is dull, I don't know what you mean. 73 00:07:24,320 --> 00:07:26,930 We've been engaged for many years... 74 00:07:29,070 --> 00:07:33,560 I know all of your ways. 75 00:07:35,690 --> 00:07:40,440 Do you still not understand? Your actions right now 76 00:07:40,440 --> 00:07:43,550 will only push me farther and farther away. 77 00:07:43,550 --> 00:07:48,280 Do you wish that I never step inside Yong De Palace? 78 00:07:49,030 --> 00:07:54,240 Your Majesty, if the officials fawned on you and agree with everything you say, 79 00:07:55,570 --> 00:07:58,060 would you come to Yong De Palace often? 80 00:08:00,540 --> 00:08:02,640 You wouldn't. 81 00:08:06,400 --> 00:08:08,140 You... 82 00:08:10,200 --> 00:08:12,570 You conduct yourself well. 83 00:08:28,670 --> 00:08:30,180 Your Majesty. 84 00:08:34,590 --> 00:08:39,320 Your Majesty, what happened? 85 00:08:39,320 --> 00:08:41,980 The front line sent a secret letter. 86 00:08:41,980 --> 00:08:45,220 Could it be war mistakes from Wei Guang? 87 00:08:45,220 --> 00:08:50,780 You don't have to worry; it's just his old illness is back. 88 00:08:50,780 --> 00:08:52,410 Is it serious? 89 00:09:04,130 --> 00:09:06,390 Thank goodness there isn't much trouble. 90 00:09:10,510 --> 00:09:12,790 Wei Guang is overworking. 91 00:09:12,790 --> 00:09:15,810 Under Wei Guang's lead, this battle 92 00:09:15,810 --> 00:09:21,230 Great Liang has confidence in winning. I want to dispatch more generals 93 00:09:21,230 --> 00:09:24,630 to eliminate those who are still around. 94 00:09:24,630 --> 00:09:28,120 I won't let Wei Guang go risk his life on the battlefield again. 95 00:09:28,120 --> 00:09:31,630 I thank you for your consideration in Wei Guang's place. 96 00:09:34,190 --> 00:09:40,080 You don't have to worry. Pretty soon, Wei Guang will safely return. 97 00:09:54,720 --> 00:09:56,390 Princess Royal. 98 00:09:57,600 --> 00:09:59,010 Sit. 99 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:03,510 Princess Royal, you have stayed here for quite a while. 100 00:10:04,470 --> 00:10:06,640 You don't want to go back? 101 00:10:07,170 --> 00:10:10,520 Before I had a few drinks and nice conversation with you, 102 00:10:10,520 --> 00:10:14,160 how could I leave? 103 00:10:25,760 --> 00:10:31,120 Lord Wei, do you still remember what I said last time? 104 00:10:32,220 --> 00:10:37,870 I'm busy with the war. I can't remember clearly what you said. 105 00:10:39,510 --> 00:10:43,580 I said that the Emperor is a cold-blooded person. 106 00:10:43,580 --> 00:10:48,600 If he can bend down to plead to you, he can also stand up straight to kill you. 107 00:10:48,600 --> 00:10:51,020 When you are charging at the enemies at the frontline, 108 00:10:51,020 --> 00:10:55,550 he dispatched that Chen Ziqi to replace you as the Grand Marshal. 109 00:10:55,550 --> 00:10:58,380 You know Chen Ziqi. 110 00:10:58,380 --> 00:11:00,000 I heard of him. 111 00:11:00,250 --> 00:11:06,060 Then you should also know that he is someone who sails whichever way the wind blows. 112 00:11:06,060 --> 00:11:08,020 If we're talking about fighting prowess, 113 00:11:08,020 --> 00:11:10,330 he's not even suitable to be your pawn. 114 00:11:10,330 --> 00:11:14,330 But now, he's going to sit back and enjoy. 115 00:11:14,330 --> 00:11:18,670 A few days ago, you were worried that my great merits would cause His Majesty to feel uneasy and would encounter fear. 116 00:11:18,670 --> 00:11:20,790 Someone is now here to grab my merits. 117 00:11:20,790 --> 00:11:23,190 Wouldn't this solve my dilemma? 118 00:11:24,450 --> 00:11:27,280 You really are loyal. 119 00:11:27,280 --> 00:11:29,600 Your Wei family has been loyal for generations. 120 00:11:29,600 --> 00:11:32,470 Did your father ever tell that, 121 00:11:32,470 --> 00:11:35,150 are you protecting Pang Tong, 122 00:11:35,150 --> 00:11:38,340 or the Great Liang's land and throne? 123 00:11:39,090 --> 00:11:42,490 - Is there a difference? - Of course there is. 124 00:11:42,490 --> 00:11:44,340 The Wei family is protecting the Great Liang. 125 00:11:44,340 --> 00:11:46,740 The land is secured and the people are safe. 126 00:11:46,740 --> 00:11:49,310 Whoever is in that position should be protected. 127 00:11:49,310 --> 00:11:52,090 If you meet a wise ruler, of course, you will be happy. 128 00:11:52,090 --> 00:11:54,420 But if you meet a confused ruler, 129 00:11:55,550 --> 00:11:58,620 Great Liang, after five generations, 130 00:11:58,620 --> 00:12:02,620 from Jianchao to Shengsheng, the state was prosperous and the people were strong and powerful. 131 00:12:02,620 --> 00:12:05,020 Til now when it's succeeded by Pang Tong, 132 00:12:05,020 --> 00:12:07,600 there were wars for many years and the people are not happy. 133 00:12:07,600 --> 00:12:11,270 There were no capable people in the previous dynasty. 134 00:12:11,270 --> 00:12:14,780 Fu Shi's mess was also the biggest scandal since the beginning of our dynasty. 135 00:12:14,780 --> 00:12:18,470 Didn't Pang Tong cause all these? 136 00:12:18,470 --> 00:12:21,960 Pang Tong is a very selfish emperor. 137 00:12:22,420 --> 00:12:27,000 The governors don't respect him and he doesn't the Concorts fairly. 138 00:12:27,000 --> 00:12:29,070 Grand Marshal Wei, 139 00:12:29,070 --> 00:12:32,670 why don't you ask the ancestors in ceremonies 140 00:12:32,670 --> 00:12:37,220 if the family of Wei is supposed to guard an emperor like this? 141 00:12:40,120 --> 00:12:41,800 Really? 142 00:12:46,160 --> 00:12:48,070 General, the Grand Commandant is here. 143 00:12:48,070 --> 00:12:49,980 I shall leave. 144 00:12:55,200 --> 00:12:56,900 Greetings, your Grace. 145 00:12:56,900 --> 00:12:59,830 I didn't know that your Grace is here. 146 00:13:00,540 --> 00:13:03,580 What is your lordship doing in the frontline? 147 00:13:04,220 --> 00:13:06,800 I came here per the emperor's order. 148 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:10,760 The emperor heard that your old wounds were acting up, so he was worried. 149 00:13:10,760 --> 00:13:12,940 He has sent General Chen to help. 150 00:13:12,940 --> 00:13:14,970 General Chen will be here in a couple of days. 151 00:13:14,970 --> 00:13:18,750 Then you may go back and recover. 152 00:13:19,860 --> 00:13:22,310 My health is fine. I can still fight. 153 00:13:22,310 --> 00:13:24,340 You are the pillar of our country. 154 00:13:24,340 --> 00:13:27,320 You need to take care of yourself for His Highness. 155 00:13:27,320 --> 00:13:29,300 It was just a sword wound. 156 00:13:29,300 --> 00:13:31,010 Stop arguing. 157 00:13:31,010 --> 00:13:32,480 His Majesty has decided. 158 00:13:32,480 --> 00:13:36,510 The Prime Minister especially asked the emperor. 159 00:13:36,510 --> 00:13:39,710 His Majesty told me to declare this. 160 00:13:41,120 --> 00:13:44,780 It's true that an Emperor has ministers like him. 161 00:13:44,780 --> 00:13:48,260 I can't even listen to a few words like those. 162 00:13:48,260 --> 00:13:53,180 Grand Marshal Wei, it seems that you're not in the mood to drink now. 163 00:13:53,180 --> 00:13:56,130 I'll come another time. 164 00:14:08,230 --> 00:14:12,060 The consorts have come to pay their respects again. 165 00:14:13,150 --> 00:14:14,460 What about Ye Ningzhi? 166 00:14:14,460 --> 00:14:16,430 She still hasn't come. 167 00:14:17,670 --> 00:14:20,040 They can come in if they want. 168 00:14:20,740 --> 00:14:23,560 When will Lang Kun return? Did you deliver any messages to him? 169 00:14:23,560 --> 00:14:26,540 Nothing has been heard from him these days. 170 00:14:37,570 --> 00:14:42,080 Greetings, Your Majesty. Infinite fortune to Your Majesty. 171 00:14:44,020 --> 00:14:46,670 Your Grace, the doctor said that your sickness is due to stress. 172 00:14:46,670 --> 00:14:48,310 This herb soup is your breakfast. 173 00:14:48,310 --> 00:14:50,820 It's great for your condition. 174 00:14:55,130 --> 00:14:57,650 I don't like to eat that. 175 00:14:58,860 --> 00:15:01,000 I said I didn't like it! 176 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:02,590 Then what do you like to eat, Your Majesty? 177 00:15:02,590 --> 00:15:04,050 I'll order people to prepare it immediately. 178 00:15:04,050 --> 00:15:05,530 I don't need anything. 179 00:15:05,530 --> 00:15:07,030 I don't need food. 180 00:15:07,030 --> 00:15:09,630 Starting now, I won't eat a single meal. 181 00:15:09,630 --> 00:15:11,930 Don't come bother me again! 182 00:15:20,420 --> 00:15:25,160 Emperor, did you know that the Empress hasn't eaten for a day? 183 00:15:25,160 --> 00:15:27,650 She hasn't eaten for a day? 184 00:15:28,530 --> 00:15:30,830 I just went to Yong De Palace to persuade her, 185 00:15:30,830 --> 00:15:34,440 She said she had no appetite and wouldn't eat no matter what. 186 00:15:34,440 --> 00:15:36,760 Is it because she's feeling unwell? 187 00:15:36,760 --> 00:15:38,850 Send the royal doctor to check. 188 00:15:38,850 --> 00:15:42,880 The doctor already went to examine her pulse and said she was healthy. 189 00:15:42,880 --> 00:15:47,180 She is just too stressed. 190 00:15:47,180 --> 00:15:49,680 She's purposely messing with herself for us to see. 191 00:15:49,680 --> 00:15:53,480 Before, you were the only one who could coax her. 192 00:15:53,480 --> 00:15:57,860 The Empress of a reign is like a three-year-old when she is upset. 193 00:15:57,860 --> 00:16:00,340 It's so embarrassing. 194 00:16:00,340 --> 00:16:04,640 If she doesn't want to eat, then she won't have to eat anymore! 195 00:16:07,650 --> 00:16:09,300 Are you really ok with 196 00:16:09,300 --> 00:16:13,390 handing your achievement to Chen Ziqi? 197 00:16:13,390 --> 00:16:17,920 I have to obey the emperor's order. 198 00:16:17,920 --> 00:16:21,330 Is the emperor really worth your service? 199 00:16:21,330 --> 00:16:23,680 Changing general right before the war is such a dangerous thing to do. 200 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:28,230 He is only doing this because of distrust. 201 00:16:28,230 --> 00:16:30,740 Think about it, 202 00:16:30,740 --> 00:16:32,700 if you go back to the capital of Yan, 203 00:16:32,700 --> 00:16:35,690 can you still live in peace? 204 00:16:36,540 --> 00:16:39,820 Will you still have opportunities to serve your country? 205 00:16:54,320 --> 00:16:57,090 Let's talk about Miss Ningzhi. 206 00:16:57,090 --> 00:16:59,360 She is the love of your life. 207 00:16:59,360 --> 00:17:03,030 How could you have another person to have her? 208 00:17:03,030 --> 00:17:06,680 If your father sees it, 209 00:17:06,680 --> 00:17:09,100 he definitely wouldn't hope his own son 210 00:17:09,100 --> 00:17:12,340 following his steps. 211 00:17:33,890 --> 00:17:36,730 Every word you said was very on point. 212 00:17:36,730 --> 00:17:39,460 As the emperor's subordinate, 213 00:17:39,460 --> 00:17:43,330 do you think I can really tolerate the criminal speech you just gave? 214 00:17:46,660 --> 00:17:50,740 We are not going in the same direction. I'm sorry. 215 00:17:50,740 --> 00:17:52,390 Alright. 216 00:17:52,390 --> 00:17:56,790 If I don't bring up that person again, 217 00:17:56,790 --> 00:17:59,840 can we be friends? 218 00:18:12,020 --> 00:18:14,880 Being the princess's friend 219 00:18:14,880 --> 00:18:20,510 is my honor. 220 00:18:20,510 --> 00:18:26,140 Princess Royal. Here, cheers. 221 00:18:29,920 --> 00:18:32,470 Sorry, I didn't mean to. 222 00:18:32,470 --> 00:18:33,990 Why are you so nervous? 223 00:18:33,990 --> 00:18:37,050 Look, there aren't any injury marks. 224 00:18:37,680 --> 00:18:41,020 Grand Marshal Wei, it seems you've drank too much. 225 00:18:41,020 --> 00:18:44,750 I have been feeling sick lately. 226 00:18:44,750 --> 00:18:47,570 Please forgive me. 227 00:18:55,820 --> 00:18:57,790 Did the Empress started eating? 228 00:18:57,790 --> 00:19:00,750 No matter how much I persuade her, she won't do much. 229 00:19:00,750 --> 00:19:02,550 She's planning to die! 230 00:19:02,550 --> 00:19:06,610 Great Liang has never had an Empress starved herself before. 231 00:19:06,610 --> 00:19:09,380 Can we force her to drink some soup? 232 00:19:09,380 --> 00:19:12,320 - I'm afraid not. - Why? 233 00:19:12,320 --> 00:19:14,890 I've examined Her Majesty's pulse, 234 00:19:14,890 --> 00:19:17,600 Her body is indeed weak. 235 00:19:17,600 --> 00:19:21,210 She is holding onto her anger to survive. 236 00:19:21,210 --> 00:19:25,590 If we force her to eat, it would be like pouring oil on top of fire. 237 00:19:25,590 --> 00:19:27,830 Doctor, tell me. 238 00:19:27,830 --> 00:19:30,940 If the Empress continues to not eat, 239 00:19:30,940 --> 00:19:32,740 what will happen? 240 00:19:32,740 --> 00:19:34,250 Your Majesty, 241 00:19:34,250 --> 00:19:38,610 if a person doesn't eat for four to five days, their inner organs will be harmed. 242 00:19:38,610 --> 00:19:44,740 If it continues for six to seven days, Her Majesty's life could be at risk. 243 00:19:44,740 --> 00:19:49,630 Inform the royal kitchen to prepare one of the Empress' favorite foods. 244 00:19:49,630 --> 00:19:53,280 - I will personally deliver it. - Yes. 245 00:19:59,400 --> 00:20:02,330 His Majesty has arrived! 246 00:20:05,320 --> 00:20:07,710 Greetings, Your Majesty. 247 00:20:18,410 --> 00:20:21,400 You all can leave. 248 00:20:31,280 --> 00:20:36,300 I've personally delivered it so you should eat now. 249 00:20:37,530 --> 00:20:43,920 You are the Empress of the reign. You need to be kind to others and support me. 250 00:20:43,920 --> 00:20:48,130 Every palace has many women. 251 00:20:48,130 --> 00:20:50,890 If all empresses are like you and like to be jealous, 252 00:20:50,890 --> 00:20:55,330 then wouldn't all of them die from starvation? 253 00:20:55,330 --> 00:20:58,330 I've never talked about not letting Your Majesty to have Consorts. 254 00:20:58,330 --> 00:21:00,220 You can have anyone. 255 00:21:00,220 --> 00:21:02,850 Not only I wouldn't against it, but I would also help you find one. 256 00:21:02,850 --> 00:21:07,280 But, just not Ye Ningzhi! She cannot be one of your consorts. 257 00:21:07,280 --> 00:21:09,550 An Emperor never kid around. 258 00:21:09,550 --> 00:21:14,800 I've already given her the title of a Consort in front of everyone. I can't regret it. 259 00:21:17,350 --> 00:21:22,150 Alright, if it's like that, 260 00:21:24,190 --> 00:21:27,910 then I'll decline eating these. 261 00:21:27,910 --> 00:21:30,030 You can take them away. 262 00:21:36,530 --> 00:21:38,200 You all can leave. 263 00:21:40,500 --> 00:21:43,320 Your Majesty, something happened in the prison. 264 00:21:43,320 --> 00:21:45,450 Did Yan Kuan escape? 265 00:21:45,450 --> 00:21:49,050 Yan Kuan didn't escape, but for some reason... 266 00:21:49,050 --> 00:21:51,960 He started to laugh toward the sky. He also said that... 267 00:21:51,960 --> 00:21:54,550 - What did he say? - He said... 268 00:21:54,550 --> 00:21:57,370 He said the Great Liang has collapsed. 269 00:21:57,370 --> 00:21:59,410 How dare he say that! 270 00:21:59,410 --> 00:22:02,320 Tell him, I can choose not to kill him, 271 00:22:02,320 --> 00:22:05,540 but I can seal his mouth shut. 272 00:22:05,540 --> 00:22:09,520 Your Majesty, along with his laughter, a murder of crows flew out of nowhere. 273 00:22:09,520 --> 00:22:12,180 These crows landed on the prison's ceiling. 274 00:22:12,180 --> 00:22:15,770 Everyone is afraid. I don't know if it's a sign. 275 00:22:15,770 --> 00:22:18,520 Alright, I know now. You can go. 276 00:22:18,520 --> 00:22:20,130 Yes. 277 00:22:23,360 --> 00:22:25,480 How is Consort Ning? 278 00:22:25,480 --> 00:22:28,630 She left when you were napping. 279 00:22:28,630 --> 00:22:31,850 She didn't say where to. 280 00:22:31,850 --> 00:22:34,250 Tell the guard. 281 00:22:34,250 --> 00:22:37,080 I want to see Yan Kuan. 282 00:22:37,080 --> 00:22:38,530 Yes. 283 00:22:38,530 --> 00:22:42,890 Empress, at least eat something. 284 00:22:42,890 --> 00:22:45,430 I haven't been filial and caused you to worry. 285 00:22:45,430 --> 00:22:49,550 You are not in good health, Mother. Please go back and rest. 286 00:22:53,330 --> 00:22:55,090 Empress, 287 00:22:56,480 --> 00:22:59,560 I've been through things. 288 00:22:59,560 --> 00:23:02,110 I know that the Emperors are never loyal. 289 00:23:02,110 --> 00:23:05,600 You've been managing the palace for many years, and don't you know that? 290 00:23:05,600 --> 00:23:10,220 Even if there wasn't Consort Ning, there'd still be other consorts. 291 00:23:10,220 --> 00:23:13,310 This inner palace never is lacking new people. 292 00:23:13,310 --> 00:23:15,690 You are the mother of the country, 293 00:23:15,690 --> 00:23:19,570 If you pass away from starvation, how would your history be written? 294 00:23:19,570 --> 00:23:21,580 You want your prestige that much, 295 00:23:21,580 --> 00:23:24,400 is it that you want other people to laugh at you? 296 00:23:24,400 --> 00:23:27,750 Everything you said was trying to convince me to tolerate it. 297 00:23:27,750 --> 00:23:31,340 This tolerance has caused too much suffering. 298 00:23:31,340 --> 00:23:34,470 This time, I don't want to tolerate any longer. 299 00:23:34,470 --> 00:23:37,430 If the Emperor won't agree to my conditions, 300 00:23:37,430 --> 00:23:39,730 then I won't eat. 301 00:23:39,730 --> 00:23:42,620 What troubles do you have now? 302 00:23:42,620 --> 00:23:44,830 Your Majesty, please just listen to the Empress Dowager's persuasion. 303 00:23:44,830 --> 00:23:46,700 Why should you go against your body? 304 00:23:46,700 --> 00:23:48,250 - Your Majesty, just eat something. - Right, Your Majesty. 305 00:23:48,250 --> 00:23:49,710 Just eat a bit. 306 00:23:49,710 --> 00:23:52,380 Stop! 307 00:23:53,240 --> 00:23:55,460 Ye Ningzhi... 308 00:24:01,440 --> 00:24:03,120 Your Majesty! 309 00:24:03,120 --> 00:24:04,620 Your Majesty! 310 00:24:04,620 --> 00:24:06,380 Your Majesty! 311 00:24:06,380 --> 00:24:08,150 Are you alright, Your Majesty? 312 00:24:08,150 --> 00:24:10,760 Your Majesty! 313 00:24:14,900 --> 00:24:17,380 How could things go so far? 314 00:24:17,380 --> 00:24:21,210 Not long ago, you and the Empress were still complimenting each other. 315 00:24:21,980 --> 00:24:26,140 Women, if they have a big heart, 316 00:24:26,140 --> 00:24:29,190 they can accept anything. 317 00:24:29,190 --> 00:24:34,070 But if they're selfish, then all morals will be lost. 318 00:24:34,900 --> 00:24:39,030 The Empress's stress all came from you. 319 00:24:39,030 --> 00:24:42,780 The more you can love someone, the more you are capable to hate someone. 320 00:24:43,530 --> 00:24:45,330 Ningzhi, 321 00:24:46,140 --> 00:24:51,040 you understand the Empress, you have to save her. 322 00:25:21,670 --> 00:25:25,290 Your Majesty, we've brought Yan Kuan. 323 00:25:27,060 --> 00:25:28,680 Bring him in. 324 00:25:41,900 --> 00:25:47,700 Yan Kuan, long time no see. 325 00:25:48,230 --> 00:25:52,540 Your Majesty, what we have to discuss... 326 00:25:52,540 --> 00:25:56,210 cannot be heard by people who spread talk. 327 00:25:58,810 --> 00:26:03,000 You all can leave. Without my order, you may not come in. 328 00:26:03,000 --> 00:26:04,520 Yes. 329 00:26:10,470 --> 00:26:13,970 Yan Kuan, I want to know... 330 00:26:13,970 --> 00:26:17,050 What were you laughing about in the prison? 331 00:26:18,800 --> 00:26:23,590 I wasn't laughing but was crying for Great Liang. 332 00:26:23,590 --> 00:26:28,050 What about those crows? Tell me honestly. 333 00:26:28,050 --> 00:26:30,950 Crows are birds that have spirituality. 334 00:26:30,950 --> 00:26:34,710 Great Liang is about to end, the dynasty must be changed. 335 00:26:34,710 --> 00:26:37,300 So they flew here to send predictions. 336 00:26:37,300 --> 00:26:40,600 Are you caring for me 337 00:26:40,600 --> 00:26:44,050 and concerning about Great Liang's realm? 338 00:26:44,050 --> 00:26:48,490 Your Majesty, I have something... 339 00:26:48,490 --> 00:26:51,370 After you see it, 340 00:26:51,980 --> 00:26:55,890 Please give me your judgement. 341 00:27:05,930 --> 00:27:09,050 It's been twenty years. 342 00:27:10,630 --> 00:27:15,460 Back when the previous Emperor had tuberculosis, 343 00:27:15,460 --> 00:27:18,820 I was me who built a formation for him 344 00:27:18,820 --> 00:27:22,340 and extended his life by eight years. 345 00:27:22,340 --> 00:27:27,910 The Emperor gave me this jade as a thank you. 346 00:27:29,140 --> 00:27:31,450 Indeed. 347 00:27:32,420 --> 00:27:34,630 Then do you still remember... 348 00:27:34,630 --> 00:27:37,540 What the Emperor promised me? 349 00:27:37,540 --> 00:27:43,350 No matter what crime you commit, you'll be spared once. 350 00:27:43,350 --> 00:27:46,600 That was the trust the Emperor gave me. 351 00:27:46,600 --> 00:27:51,680 I will remember this forever, so 352 00:27:51,680 --> 00:27:54,700 I sincerely care about Your Majesty, 353 00:27:54,700 --> 00:27:57,270 and the Great Liang's land. 354 00:27:57,270 --> 00:28:00,420 You asked to see me this time. 355 00:28:01,480 --> 00:28:04,780 Do you have questions to ask me? 356 00:28:04,780 --> 00:28:06,960 I'm confused. 357 00:28:06,960 --> 00:28:12,620 Now that the court is not stable and is chaotic. 358 00:28:12,620 --> 00:28:17,730 If you can really read the sky, 359 00:28:17,730 --> 00:28:20,660 then explain to me what is happening right now. 360 00:28:20,660 --> 00:28:25,430 The Empress will be starved soon, and the princess is trying to rebel. 361 00:28:25,430 --> 00:28:29,770 And we don't know which side Wei Guang will take, right? 362 00:28:33,050 --> 00:28:36,910 There is only one way to get out of this. 363 00:28:37,870 --> 00:28:40,680 You need to make peace with them. 364 00:28:41,330 --> 00:28:44,860 Peace? 365 00:28:45,460 --> 00:28:49,570 Peace? 366 00:28:50,430 --> 00:28:52,840 Make peace with the princess. 367 00:28:52,840 --> 00:28:56,180 Give half of the realm to the princess. Also... 368 00:28:56,180 --> 00:28:57,720 What are you doing? 369 00:28:57,720 --> 00:29:00,230 Your Majesty, you're not allowed to enter! 370 00:29:01,450 --> 00:29:03,730 Yan Kuan, what trick are you playing? 371 00:29:03,730 --> 00:29:08,260 From now on, all people who were once disrespectful to Princess Royal, 372 00:29:08,260 --> 00:29:10,360 will all have to die. 373 00:29:12,710 --> 00:29:15,590 Yan Kuan, you devil! 374 00:29:15,590 --> 00:29:19,190 You have always been messing with people and create troubles. 375 00:29:19,190 --> 00:29:23,280 Her Majesty's about to die, all because she listened to your devilish nonsense! 376 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:28,920 The past Emperor told the whole world that I'd be spared once. 377 00:29:28,920 --> 00:29:33,150 Even His Majesty cannot disobey that. Even so, you're a consort... 378 00:29:33,150 --> 00:29:35,650 The past Emperor is just sparing you once, 379 00:29:35,650 --> 00:29:37,870 but you deserve to die ten thousand times! 380 00:29:40,720 --> 00:29:42,860 Your Majesty, it's not worth it! 381 00:29:42,860 --> 00:29:45,760 Your Grace, you need to obey His Majesty. 382 00:29:51,430 --> 00:29:54,220 Your Majesty, are you alright? 383 00:29:54,220 --> 00:29:56,320 What just happened? 384 00:29:56,320 --> 00:29:58,950 Why can't I remember anything? 385 00:30:01,460 --> 00:30:06,800 He told me something about peace. 386 00:30:07,960 --> 00:30:10,050 Peace... 387 00:30:10,050 --> 00:30:12,270 Hurry and take Yan Kuan away! 388 00:30:12,270 --> 00:30:13,830 Yes. 389 00:30:25,650 --> 00:30:29,130 The Empress hasn't eaten for five days now. 390 00:30:29,130 --> 00:30:31,850 I'm afraid she won't last any longer. 391 00:30:31,850 --> 00:30:35,550 I'll go to royal kitchen to make food and personally deliver it. 392 00:30:35,550 --> 00:30:37,260 You cannot go! 393 00:30:37,260 --> 00:30:42,310 If you go, wouldn't the Empress be even more unhappy and not eat? 394 00:30:42,310 --> 00:30:44,860 Ningzhi, don't worry right now. 395 00:30:44,860 --> 00:30:48,520 We should think of some more ideas. 396 00:30:48,520 --> 00:30:50,910 Emperor, Empress Dowager, you can be at ease. 397 00:30:50,910 --> 00:30:54,520 I have an idea that will make Her Majesty eat. 398 00:30:54,520 --> 00:30:56,640 However, I need Your Majesty to send an order, 399 00:30:56,640 --> 00:30:59,860 Telling all consorts to come with me. 400 00:30:59,860 --> 00:31:04,880 Also, no matter how big or small, they must all walk with me. 401 00:31:27,820 --> 00:31:29,080 You can leave. 402 00:31:29,080 --> 00:31:30,680 Yes. 403 00:31:38,080 --> 00:31:42,900 Your Majesty, I prepared your favorite foods. 404 00:31:48,520 --> 00:31:53,510 You're very clear about what I want most. 405 00:31:55,690 --> 00:31:59,810 Your Majesty, I won't remove this luxury dress. 406 00:31:59,810 --> 00:32:04,010 It may be an honor to others, 407 00:32:04,010 --> 00:32:07,180 but to me, it's armor for survival. 408 00:32:07,180 --> 00:32:09,560 You just want power. 409 00:32:09,560 --> 00:32:12,930 why hide behind justice? 410 00:32:12,930 --> 00:32:15,650 No matter what you say to me later, 411 00:32:15,650 --> 00:32:18,690 I won't believe a bit of it. 412 00:32:18,690 --> 00:32:22,930 You are set on making me take off this royal dress. 413 00:32:22,930 --> 00:32:26,070 If you don't remove it, then I won't eat. 414 00:32:26,070 --> 00:32:30,480 Alright, then I'll stand and wait for you to come here. 415 00:32:35,230 --> 00:32:37,070 I haven't been a consort for even half a month, 416 00:32:37,070 --> 00:32:40,610 do you know what I am currently feeling? 417 00:32:40,610 --> 00:32:45,180 I thought this thing will be very intense. 418 00:32:45,180 --> 00:32:48,970 Who knew that none of the consorts could be my opponent. 419 00:32:48,970 --> 00:32:51,920 Especially Consort Qi and Consort Zhao. 420 00:32:51,920 --> 00:32:54,450 They come every day to suck up on me. 421 00:32:54,450 --> 00:32:57,160 They do whatever I say. 422 00:32:57,160 --> 00:33:00,190 If you don't eat for a few more days... 423 00:33:00,190 --> 00:33:02,860 I'm afraid all of the wind direction in the inner palace... 424 00:33:02,860 --> 00:33:05,330 Will change. 425 00:33:05,330 --> 00:33:07,120 Just what are you trying to say? 426 00:33:07,120 --> 00:33:11,940 I want to say that, even with your identity of an Empress, 427 00:33:11,940 --> 00:33:14,830 no one cares whether you eat or not. 428 00:33:14,830 --> 00:33:18,500 His Majesty has already made a decision in his heart. 429 00:33:18,500 --> 00:33:20,260 He chose me. 430 00:33:20,260 --> 00:33:21,960 How dare you! 431 00:33:24,490 --> 00:33:27,570 So, if you still don't rouse, 432 00:33:28,460 --> 00:33:34,640 I'm afraid all the consorts won't know who to pay their respects to. 433 00:33:41,120 --> 00:33:42,520 Your Majesty, are you alright? 434 00:33:42,520 --> 00:33:45,530 What are you two doing? I'm telling you, 435 00:33:45,530 --> 00:33:47,830 the owner of Yong De Palace is about to change! 436 00:33:47,830 --> 00:33:51,330 I persuade you all to choose the better path! 437 00:34:31,090 --> 00:34:34,910 Her Majesty is finally going to eat. Hurry and bring the food. 438 00:34:34,910 --> 00:34:39,360 The royal doctor said the meal has to be light, she can't eat a lot at once. 439 00:34:39,360 --> 00:34:41,050 Yes. 440 00:35:19,430 --> 00:35:22,530 My Consort Ning! You cannot sleep here! 441 00:35:22,530 --> 00:35:24,470 Hurry and get up, we'll bring you back to the Wan Xiang Palace. 442 00:35:24,470 --> 00:35:27,450 Ah... I'm so tired I don't want to move! 443 00:35:28,050 --> 00:35:30,670 Young Mistress, what's going on? 444 00:35:30,670 --> 00:35:33,470 Being Consort Ning for a few days... 445 00:35:34,490 --> 00:35:39,670 I feel that I can't stop any time. The Emperor and Empress, 446 00:35:39,670 --> 00:35:43,570 And the Empress Dowager. It's like they're always spectating me. 447 00:35:44,520 --> 00:35:48,500 You have the worries of whatever position you are in. 448 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:52,600 I've said this before, that you'd be like that too someday. 449 00:35:52,600 --> 00:35:57,330 A maid has her worries and a female official has her duties. 450 00:35:57,330 --> 00:36:02,390 You're now a royal consort, so you have to take care of Royal Family matters. 451 00:36:02,390 --> 00:36:08,060 But, I don't want to be a consort. Is this my fate? 452 00:36:08,060 --> 00:36:09,760 I want to escape! 453 00:36:11,350 --> 00:36:14,060 - Let me sleep for a bit more. - Your Majesty, that's not allowed. 454 00:36:14,060 --> 00:36:16,250 - You can't sleep here. - That's right. 455 00:36:16,250 --> 00:36:17,790 Your Majesty, hurry and get up! 456 00:36:17,790 --> 00:36:21,110 Get up! 457 00:36:24,870 --> 00:36:28,130 This is Lord Lang who told you two to come. 458 00:36:29,960 --> 00:36:34,090 Us farmers are very lucky to meet Lord Lang. 459 00:36:39,820 --> 00:36:41,820 Here are three hundred ounces of silver. 460 00:36:42,560 --> 00:36:46,230 I'm here to ask about something. If you tell me about it... 461 00:36:46,970 --> 00:36:50,390 Then this silver is yours. 462 00:36:50,870 --> 00:36:52,700 What thing is it? 463 00:36:55,070 --> 00:36:58,020 What you've done in the inner palace. 464 00:37:05,220 --> 00:37:08,160 You don't want this silver, I see. 465 00:37:14,260 --> 00:37:19,840 It's like this. Ten years ago, I was a royal doctor. 466 00:37:19,840 --> 00:37:24,620 I bad-mouthed my junior a bit and said his skills weren't refined. 467 00:37:26,120 --> 00:37:32,240 Just this much? You shouldn't be done yet. Keep going. 468 00:37:33,330 --> 00:37:38,820 I also said that he did some improper things. 469 00:37:38,820 --> 00:37:40,890 Not only those. 470 00:37:40,890 --> 00:37:44,110 You two also copied his handwriting, 471 00:37:44,110 --> 00:37:47,840 and faked evidence to kill him! 472 00:37:48,650 --> 00:37:51,250 When the investigator questioned you, 473 00:37:51,250 --> 00:37:55,330 you even swore to the heavens that every line was honest! 474 00:38:01,340 --> 00:38:04,160 You two are honorable calligraphers. 475 00:38:04,160 --> 00:38:08,150 You didn't use these hands for saving people, but used them for harming people! 476 00:38:09,210 --> 00:38:13,720 Just who are you? Are you connected to our junior? 477 00:38:14,220 --> 00:38:16,860 Your teacher always said four words, 478 00:38:16,860 --> 00:38:20,590 "Everything is a cycle". 479 00:38:21,560 --> 00:38:24,190 You love your children the most. 480 00:38:24,190 --> 00:38:27,380 But a big gust of wind on the West Lake flipped the boat over, 481 00:38:27,380 --> 00:38:31,550 the corpses haven't been found even now! 482 00:38:31,550 --> 00:38:37,060 And you, you should know that you only have three more months to live. 483 00:38:37,590 --> 00:38:41,830 Why would you want so much money? You want to leave it to your children? 484 00:38:41,830 --> 00:38:45,290 But, you don't know. The more wealth, the more trouble! 485 00:38:57,070 --> 00:39:00,870 This money is enough for you two to do later things. 486 00:39:03,810 --> 00:39:07,460 Having enough money is good, more will 487 00:39:07,460 --> 00:39:09,780 just turn into ominous objects. 488 00:39:20,140 --> 00:39:22,530 Who is he? 489 00:39:54,480 --> 00:39:56,680 [Father, Zhao Xue] 490 00:39:56,680 --> 00:40:01,020 Master, I have come late. 491 00:40:01,020 --> 00:40:05,420 I didn't get to see you one last time. My hands 492 00:40:06,030 --> 00:40:08,450 once treated many people. 493 00:40:09,860 --> 00:40:13,610 Many sick patients came and bowed to me, 494 00:40:13,610 --> 00:40:16,010 saying I was their savior. 495 00:40:17,560 --> 00:40:21,860 But, the person they should thank most... 496 00:40:22,800 --> 00:40:26,650 is you. Between your three students, 497 00:40:27,540 --> 00:40:30,590 I was the most stupid. 498 00:40:32,700 --> 00:40:35,400 But you never gave up on me. 499 00:40:35,400 --> 00:40:39,590 You always carefully and devotedly taught me. 500 00:40:40,290 --> 00:40:42,320 My life was tough, 501 00:40:43,620 --> 00:40:47,150 I had no mother or father since childhood. 502 00:40:47,150 --> 00:40:51,480 I was living on the streets and about to starve. 503 00:40:53,450 --> 00:40:55,720 You were the one who took me in. 504 00:40:56,460 --> 00:41:01,270 You provided food and clothing and passed along your skills. 505 00:41:02,250 --> 00:41:07,490 After growing up, I have changed. 506 00:41:09,700 --> 00:41:13,000 Master, you let me be reborn. 507 00:41:13,000 --> 00:41:18,060 Master, you are my reborn parents. 508 00:41:33,990 --> 00:41:44,010 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Legend of the Phoenix Volunteer Team @ Viki 509 00:41:53,580 --> 00:42:01,090 ♫ In the clear sky, thousands of fireflies drift around ♫ 510 00:42:02,560 --> 00:42:09,860 ♫ You were once the most ordinary firefly of them all ♫ 511 00:42:11,400 --> 00:42:15,260 ♫ When you approached me, time stopped ♫ 512 00:42:15,260 --> 00:42:18,590 ♫ My heart started racing ♫ 513 00:42:18,590 --> 00:42:27,210 ♫ It was like a dream ♫ 514 00:42:29,200 --> 00:42:36,440 ♫ I travel against the light in search for a faraway shadow ♫ 515 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:46,000 ♫ The crowded mountain cities, but I find it so peaceful ♫ 516 00:42:47,020 --> 00:42:51,420 ♫ I really want to let go of my name and identity ♫ 517 00:42:51,420 --> 00:42:54,820 ♫ I will watch the peaceful marketplace with you ♫ 518 00:42:54,820 --> 00:43:03,100 ♫ I will wait with you for the rain to stop ♫ 519 00:43:03,100 --> 00:43:12,350 ♫ I will light the light of love to shine into your life ♫ 520 00:43:12,350 --> 00:43:21,430 ♫ So that all the dangerous rivers can soften your eyes ♫ 521 00:43:21,430 --> 00:43:26,000 ♫ Like the crystal tears in the dead of night ♫ 522 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:30,320 ♫ My heart has become more transparent and stronger ♫ 523 00:43:30,320 --> 00:43:39,310 ♫ Even if it aches, it will not break ♫ 43901