Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:05,500 --> 00:00:13,290 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:01:56,460 --> 00:02:00,500 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 3 00:02:00,500 --> 00:02:02,390 Episode 75 4 00:02:36,390 --> 00:02:38,760 [ Khorchin's Saisanggendun ] 5 00:02:39,370 --> 00:02:41,330 [ Royal Son-In-Law - Sebu Balijur ] 6 00:03:03,670 --> 00:03:06,170 The wild meat you are having today. 7 00:03:06,170 --> 00:03:09,800 Were all hunted by the princes and me. 8 00:03:09,800 --> 00:03:11,880 Eat the meat with zest. 9 00:03:11,880 --> 00:03:14,420 Drink the wine with bliss. 10 00:03:14,420 --> 00:03:17,210 Come, take your cups. 11 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:25,360 May Your Majesty live ten thousand years. 12 00:04:32,830 --> 00:04:35,780 Good. Good playing. 13 00:04:44,880 --> 00:04:48,300 Mother Yu, I'm sleepy. 14 00:04:49,130 --> 00:04:50,930 You're sleepy? 15 00:04:50,930 --> 00:04:52,870 Then go tell your royal mother. 16 00:04:52,870 --> 00:04:55,650 And we'll go back first. Alright? 17 00:04:55,650 --> 00:04:57,190 Go. 18 00:05:01,060 --> 00:05:03,420 Royal Mother, I'm sleepy. 19 00:05:03,420 --> 00:05:04,990 You're sleepy? 20 00:05:04,990 --> 00:05:07,070 Sister Yu. 21 00:05:08,830 --> 00:05:10,670 Look how oustanding 5th prince is. 22 00:05:10,670 --> 00:05:12,520 I toast you a cup. 23 00:05:14,240 --> 00:05:15,440 Sanbao. - I'm here. 24 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:17,980 Go report to His Majesty that Yongji is sleepy. 25 00:05:17,980 --> 00:05:20,650 I will take him back. - Yes. 26 00:05:29,300 --> 00:05:31,770 Your Majesty, 12th prince is sleepy. 27 00:05:31,770 --> 00:05:35,540 Empress would like to bring him back first. 28 00:05:41,320 --> 00:05:43,240 Let's go. 29 00:06:01,890 --> 00:06:06,080 Your Highness. Consort Yu has already left. 30 00:06:13,160 --> 00:06:17,370 I guess she heard me though. 31 00:06:21,150 --> 00:06:24,550 Mother, it's breezy at night. 32 00:06:24,550 --> 00:06:29,260 I have them with me so I can go back alone. 33 00:06:29,260 --> 00:06:31,300 You don't need to escort me. 34 00:06:31,300 --> 00:06:33,990 You should be careful you don't get the chills. 35 00:06:34,550 --> 00:06:38,560 You're a good child. You know to pamper me. 36 00:06:39,820 --> 00:06:42,040 I will walk with you a bit. 37 00:06:42,710 --> 00:06:45,740 Mother, I don't need to recite books today. 38 00:06:45,740 --> 00:06:48,010 Master won't come and check my studies either. 39 00:06:48,010 --> 00:06:49,960 It's so nice. 40 00:06:51,040 --> 00:06:54,790 Mother. The wind here smells like flowers and grass. 41 00:06:54,790 --> 00:06:57,960 It's very sweet. I like this place. 42 00:06:57,960 --> 00:07:00,270 I like it too. 43 00:07:04,490 --> 00:07:08,890 At his age, he should be free roaming. 44 00:07:08,890 --> 00:07:10,700 It's hard on him. 45 00:07:10,700 --> 00:07:13,950 It's bitter like half an adult. 46 00:07:13,950 --> 00:07:17,760 The people outside the palace all admire the luxury inside the palace. 47 00:07:17,760 --> 00:07:21,320 But the people inside the palace all admire the freedom outside. 48 00:07:21,320 --> 00:07:22,590 People are all the same. 49 00:07:22,590 --> 00:07:25,720 When you have one, you wish for something else. 50 00:07:28,340 --> 00:07:29,060 Mother. 51 00:07:29,060 --> 00:07:29,890 Assassin. 52 00:07:29,890 --> 00:07:31,210 Assassin. 53 00:07:31,210 --> 00:07:32,700 Don't come. 54 00:07:32,700 --> 00:07:33,730 Mother. 55 00:07:33,730 --> 00:07:34,700 Let go. 56 00:07:34,700 --> 00:07:37,140 Don't come. 57 00:07:37,140 --> 00:07:38,420 Don't come. 58 00:07:38,420 --> 00:07:39,630 We're stepping back. 59 00:07:39,630 --> 00:07:41,420 We're stepping back. 60 00:07:41,420 --> 00:07:44,000 I'll give you whatever you want. 61 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,260 Let go of the child first. 62 00:07:45,260 --> 00:07:48,100 I want your son's life. 63 00:07:49,450 --> 00:07:51,960 My son's life. 64 00:07:51,960 --> 00:07:55,050 You want my son's life because of me. 65 00:07:55,050 --> 00:07:58,250 I'll give you my life. Let go of my son. 66 00:07:58,250 --> 00:08:00,950 Go back. Far off. 67 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:05,290 You're an empress who's lost favor. 68 00:08:05,290 --> 00:08:09,240 Killing you, your son will still be the emperor. 69 00:08:09,240 --> 00:08:10,690 What use is there in killing you? 70 00:08:10,690 --> 00:08:12,710 If you kill me, it's useless indeed. 71 00:08:12,710 --> 00:08:14,520 But you can use me as hostage. 72 00:08:14,520 --> 00:08:17,820 Let go of Yongji, and you can use me as hostage to get you out. 73 00:08:17,820 --> 00:08:20,150 So you can be alive. 74 00:08:24,970 --> 00:08:26,430 What? 75 00:08:30,460 --> 00:08:34,030 Your Majesty, it's bad. An assassin has 12th prince. 76 00:08:35,370 --> 00:08:37,470 Yongji? - Yes. 77 00:08:38,460 --> 00:08:40,570 Ling Yunche, bring me there with some men. 78 00:08:40,570 --> 00:08:42,130 Yes. 79 00:08:42,130 --> 00:08:44,520 Your Majesty, don't panic. 80 00:08:44,520 --> 00:08:47,510 That useless thing. Do it now. 81 00:08:47,510 --> 00:08:50,530 Just kill the 12th prince. Don't need to talk to the empress. 82 00:08:50,530 --> 00:08:52,480 You and I are strangers. 83 00:08:52,480 --> 00:08:54,610 I imagine you were instructed by someone. 84 00:08:54,610 --> 00:08:59,330 Since you know I'm the empress, you would know that Yongji is the legitimate heir. 85 00:08:59,330 --> 00:09:02,230 If you kill the legitimate heir, you will be annihilated for nine generations. 86 00:09:02,230 --> 00:09:04,320 Save me. 87 00:09:04,320 --> 00:09:07,060 Mistress, someone seems to be coming. 88 00:09:07,060 --> 00:09:11,090 Just as long as you release 12th prince, Empress will give you a way to survive. 89 00:09:11,090 --> 00:09:14,710 Daring assassin. How dare you keep 12th prince as hostage in the imperial ranch. 90 00:09:14,710 --> 00:09:16,030 The guards will be here soon. 91 00:09:16,030 --> 00:09:19,070 What did you say? If you come, I will kill him. 92 00:09:19,070 --> 00:09:21,220 Don't move. 93 00:09:21,220 --> 00:09:23,660 Your Highness, His Majesty is here. 94 00:09:24,530 --> 00:09:27,380 Don't come. Back off. 95 00:09:27,380 --> 00:09:29,000 Don't come. 96 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:31,450 Back off. - Sister. 97 00:09:31,450 --> 00:09:33,580 What do you want to do? 98 00:09:33,580 --> 00:09:36,940 Your Majesty, he wants to kill 12th prince. 99 00:09:37,650 --> 00:09:40,360 Don't come. - Save me. 100 00:09:40,360 --> 00:09:42,460 Yongji, don't be afraid. 101 00:09:42,460 --> 00:09:44,480 He won't harm you. 102 00:09:44,480 --> 00:09:46,960 Say it. Who are you? 103 00:09:46,960 --> 00:09:48,690 I'm a son of Han tribe. 104 00:09:48,690 --> 00:09:53,020 The compromises we had to endure, we've not aired them! 105 00:09:53,020 --> 00:09:54,740 Han tribe? 106 00:09:54,740 --> 00:09:56,510 What compromise? 107 00:09:56,510 --> 00:09:59,950 You made our Han tribe controlled by Dzungar. 108 00:09:59,950 --> 00:10:03,930 You forced our chief to hand out Princess Xiangjian. 109 00:10:03,930 --> 00:10:06,040 To be your hostage. 110 00:10:06,040 --> 00:10:07,480 Have you seen him? 111 00:10:07,480 --> 00:10:09,550 I've never. 112 00:10:09,550 --> 00:10:14,220 Since you're discontent with me, deal with me. 113 00:10:14,220 --> 00:10:16,320 Why keep a child a hostage? 114 00:10:16,320 --> 00:10:19,290 Hiding in the dark and attacking empress and the son. 115 00:10:19,290 --> 00:10:22,810 Your sons of Han tribe are this unsightly? 116 00:10:22,810 --> 00:10:26,720 Who are you really? I've never seen you at Han tribe. 117 00:10:26,720 --> 00:10:30,450 Princess Xiangjian, you've never seen me. 118 00:10:30,450 --> 00:10:32,680 But I've always admired you. 119 00:10:32,680 --> 00:10:34,210 Don't be afraid of them. 120 00:10:34,210 --> 00:10:38,730 I will take you out today. 121 00:10:38,730 --> 00:10:40,520 Don't come. 122 00:10:40,520 --> 00:10:43,010 Don't come. What are you doing? 123 00:10:43,010 --> 00:10:44,910 I've got the child. 124 00:10:44,910 --> 00:10:46,720 You want me to kill him? 125 00:10:46,720 --> 00:10:47,710 Yongji. 126 00:10:47,710 --> 00:10:52,160 If you release Yongji, I will consider leaving your body whole. 127 00:10:58,340 --> 00:11:02,160 Daring traitor! To harm the royal heir and defaming His Majesty! 128 00:11:02,160 --> 00:11:05,800 You're dead either way so stop the struggle. 129 00:11:06,950 --> 00:11:10,100 You. If you're still a man. 130 00:11:10,100 --> 00:11:13,240 Then I'll exchange your life with your son's. 131 00:11:14,270 --> 00:11:15,960 Mother. 132 00:11:15,960 --> 00:11:17,600 Yongji. 133 00:11:17,600 --> 00:11:18,540 Keep him alive. 134 00:11:18,540 --> 00:11:20,880 Save me. 135 00:11:20,880 --> 00:11:22,540 Be careful, Your Highness. 136 00:11:40,300 --> 00:11:42,030 Yongji, are you alright? 137 00:11:42,030 --> 00:11:43,690 Sister. 138 00:11:45,740 --> 00:11:46,980 Let me go. 139 00:11:46,980 --> 00:11:50,520 Ling Yunche. You've been injured. 140 00:11:50,520 --> 00:11:52,980 Saving Empress like that? What? 141 00:11:52,980 --> 00:11:55,100 Where is the decorum? 142 00:11:58,610 --> 00:11:59,550 Careful. 143 00:11:59,550 --> 00:12:01,060 Your Highness. 144 00:12:01,060 --> 00:12:02,410 Sister, are you alright? 145 00:12:02,410 --> 00:12:04,140 Yongji. 146 00:12:05,010 --> 00:12:06,110 Does it hurt? 147 00:12:06,110 --> 00:12:09,150 Mother. It hurts. 148 00:12:11,130 --> 00:12:12,020 Yongji. 149 00:12:12,020 --> 00:12:15,740 Royal Father. I was scared. 150 00:12:18,040 --> 00:12:21,050 Your Majesty, I did not serve the master well. 151 00:12:21,050 --> 00:12:24,310 I've allowed Empress and 12th prince to be startled. 152 00:12:24,310 --> 00:12:26,510 May you punish me. 153 00:12:27,220 --> 00:12:30,170 You're the one who saved Empress and her son. 154 00:12:30,170 --> 00:12:33,670 Ling Yunche, you set a merit saving them. 155 00:12:33,670 --> 00:12:36,110 You will be granted an imperial yellow coat. 156 00:12:36,110 --> 00:12:38,130 I thank Your Majesty for the grace. 157 00:12:38,130 --> 00:12:40,970 You're injured. Go and get it treated. 158 00:12:40,970 --> 00:12:42,530 Yes. 159 00:12:48,820 --> 00:12:52,850 Your Majesty, Yongji is startled. 160 00:12:52,850 --> 00:12:58,010 Let me take him back to my tent first to get his injury treated. 161 00:12:59,020 --> 00:13:02,650 Yongji. Go with your royal mother first. 162 00:13:02,650 --> 00:13:04,980 Li Yu. - Here. 163 00:13:04,980 --> 00:13:10,150 Send the royal physician to Empress's tent to get some medicine for the 12th prince to settle his nerves. 164 00:13:10,150 --> 00:13:11,680 Yes. 165 00:13:18,510 --> 00:13:21,260 Bidding Empress with respect. 166 00:13:21,260 --> 00:13:24,720 Dog emperor. Are you still an emperor? 167 00:13:24,720 --> 00:13:28,720 You are less than a guard before your son. 168 00:13:30,460 --> 00:13:34,430 Who are you? To be an impostor of our Han. 169 00:13:34,430 --> 00:13:38,210 You are shameless for not admitting who you are. 170 00:13:38,210 --> 00:13:41,530 Concubine Rong, I know he's not a Han tribesman. 171 00:13:41,530 --> 00:13:45,450 Today, his assassination was only to set a divide between Han tribe and I. 172 00:13:45,450 --> 00:13:47,470 I won't fall for his scheme. 173 00:13:47,470 --> 00:13:49,550 Yongqi. - I am here. 174 00:13:49,550 --> 00:13:52,830 Don't let him die. Have him confess the truth. 175 00:13:52,830 --> 00:13:55,470 I will find out the truth. 176 00:13:58,020 --> 00:14:03,050 Dog emperor. I was incompetent today for failing to get your life. 177 00:14:03,050 --> 00:14:05,880 But I will give my life to my tribe. 178 00:14:05,880 --> 00:14:07,790 It's worthwhile. 179 00:14:15,150 --> 00:14:19,020 Royal Father. The assassin is dead. 180 00:14:19,020 --> 00:14:20,760 There will a trail somewhere. 181 00:14:20,760 --> 00:14:22,960 Continue to investigate. - Yes. 182 00:14:33,580 --> 00:14:35,270 All get out. 183 00:14:48,600 --> 00:14:51,370 Mistress, let your anger dissipate. 184 00:14:51,370 --> 00:14:53,890 Drink some milk soup to moisten your throat. 185 00:14:53,890 --> 00:14:55,850 You were startled earlier. 186 00:14:55,850 --> 00:14:57,710 I was startled. 187 00:14:58,430 --> 00:15:03,200 I didn't think he would disregard his life like that. 188 00:15:03,200 --> 00:15:07,590 Consort Yu, that whore. She causes so much trouble. 189 00:15:07,590 --> 00:15:10,200 What useless whore. 190 00:15:10,930 --> 00:15:13,540 Mistress, there was too much drama tonight. 191 00:15:13,540 --> 00:15:16,410 Don't let it harm your nerves. 192 00:15:18,220 --> 00:15:21,920 Ling Yunche disregards his life for Empress. 193 00:15:23,590 --> 00:15:25,730 He's gone mad. 194 00:15:29,400 --> 00:15:32,550 Mother. I'm scared. 195 00:15:32,550 --> 00:15:35,040 Mother. I'm scared. 196 00:15:35,040 --> 00:15:36,200 Mother. 197 00:15:36,200 --> 00:15:37,860 Mother is here. 198 00:15:37,860 --> 00:15:41,190 Yongji. Yongji. 199 00:15:42,530 --> 00:15:46,310 Physician Jiang, what's wrong with him? 200 00:15:50,060 --> 00:15:55,670 Replying to Your Highness. 12th prince was traumatized. 201 00:15:55,670 --> 00:16:00,250 He was too startled by the threat of danger. 202 00:16:00,250 --> 00:16:02,690 I will prescribe medicine for him right away. 203 00:16:02,690 --> 00:16:05,690 Be assured. It will not be a severe pediment. 204 00:16:08,660 --> 00:16:10,490 Really? 205 00:16:13,660 --> 00:16:16,900 Then I am much more assured. 206 00:16:16,900 --> 00:16:20,010 We should have amber pills in the tent. 207 00:16:20,010 --> 00:16:22,160 It will restore the nerves. 208 00:16:22,160 --> 00:16:26,500 We can get it here first and melt it with warm water for Prince to take first. 209 00:16:30,040 --> 00:16:31,990 The pill is ready. 210 00:16:31,990 --> 00:16:35,540 May Aunt Rongpong come with me to retrieve it. 211 00:16:35,540 --> 00:16:37,060 Yes. 212 00:16:39,870 --> 00:16:42,210 I take my leave. 213 00:16:42,210 --> 00:16:44,260 Thank you, Physician Jiang. 214 00:16:52,750 --> 00:16:56,160 I am so useless. I can't even protect a child. 215 00:16:59,750 --> 00:17:05,690 Sister. What happened today was due to someone maliciously attacking. 216 00:17:05,690 --> 00:17:07,930 How can it be your fault? 217 00:17:07,930 --> 00:17:10,260 Don't say that anymore. 218 00:17:18,510 --> 00:17:24,880 Just that. There is something that worries me from tonight. 219 00:17:27,210 --> 00:17:28,920 What do you wish to say? 220 00:17:28,920 --> 00:17:33,570 I just fear after the exchange with the assassin, 221 00:17:33,570 --> 00:17:36,440 His Majesty only suspects Guard Ling more. 222 00:17:38,740 --> 00:17:44,580 In order to save you today, he gave up his all. 223 00:17:44,580 --> 00:17:47,630 I felt trepidation watching. 224 00:17:47,630 --> 00:17:51,860 Ling Yunche and I are comrades from disaster times. 225 00:17:51,860 --> 00:17:54,020 Comrades from disaster? 226 00:17:55,730 --> 00:18:01,300 It's a given for a servant to give up his life to save the master. 227 00:18:01,300 --> 00:18:02,620 But today -- 228 00:18:02,620 --> 00:18:07,430 Hailan. I understand what you're saying. 229 00:18:07,430 --> 00:18:13,320 The only man in my life for me to have and to lean on is His Majesty. 230 00:18:14,160 --> 00:18:17,630 My glory, shame, sorrow and happiness are all in his grasp. 231 00:18:17,630 --> 00:18:19,760 What can I do? 232 00:18:23,070 --> 00:18:24,890 Don't worry. 233 00:18:39,770 --> 00:18:41,390 Be careful, Your Highness. 234 00:18:49,860 --> 00:18:52,990 What is that way of saving Empress? 235 00:18:52,990 --> 00:18:55,120 Where is decorum? 236 00:19:03,830 --> 00:19:05,940 Your Majesty can't fall asleep? 237 00:19:07,610 --> 00:19:09,410 My mind is flustered. 238 00:19:10,710 --> 00:19:13,040 The assassin is already dead. 239 00:19:13,040 --> 00:19:17,180 How is there an assassin? It's so odd. 240 00:19:18,070 --> 00:19:23,080 We've had incidents in prior years at Mulan ranch. 241 00:19:23,080 --> 00:19:25,760 So today the security is tight. 242 00:19:25,760 --> 00:19:28,760 And Mongolian nobles are all here. 243 00:19:28,760 --> 00:19:32,880 If one wanted to attack, he wouldn't need to do it while everyone is here. 244 00:19:34,240 --> 00:19:39,500 If it's a tight security, it means the assassin didn't come from outside. 245 00:19:39,500 --> 00:19:46,120 Since there are so many Mongolian tribesmen here, the assassin must have come in along with them. 246 00:19:46,120 --> 00:19:47,730 Your Majesty is sharp. 247 00:19:47,730 --> 00:19:51,850 Mongolian's 49 tribes are always loyal to you. 248 00:19:51,850 --> 00:19:56,650 So we can't have the Mongolian reputation be ruined over one assassin. 249 00:19:56,650 --> 00:20:00,130 To set a divide between Mongolia and Great Qing. 250 00:20:04,520 --> 00:20:07,790 It's getting dark. Where are you headed? 251 00:20:07,790 --> 00:20:11,460 I want to go see Yongji. He's easily startled. 252 00:20:11,460 --> 00:20:13,720 I fear he was traumatized today. 253 00:20:13,720 --> 00:20:18,610 Your Majesty airs discontent about 12th prince but you cherish him. 254 00:20:20,680 --> 00:20:23,960 Sister. What are you thinking? 255 00:20:26,690 --> 00:20:30,040 I was thinking the assassin hesitated while attacking. 256 00:20:30,040 --> 00:20:32,160 Back off. 257 00:20:32,160 --> 00:20:33,760 Back off. 258 00:20:34,930 --> 00:20:38,620 Daring traitor. Harming the royal heir and defaming His Majesty. 259 00:20:38,620 --> 00:20:42,220 You're dead either way so don't struggle. 260 00:20:42,220 --> 00:20:47,950 But Consort Yu just told him in a loud voice that he's dead no matter what. 261 00:20:47,950 --> 00:20:50,950 And that he shouldn't struggle in vain. 262 00:20:53,610 --> 00:20:59,540 Do you think Consort Yu was warning him or to tell him secretly to kill Yongji? 263 00:21:00,580 --> 00:21:05,340 Sister is suspecting that the mastermind behind the assassin was Consort Yu? 264 00:21:07,320 --> 00:21:11,840 This Consort Yu has Khorchins who are closest to Great Qing. 265 00:21:11,840 --> 00:21:14,930 If even Khorchins have desire to rebel, 266 00:21:14,930 --> 00:21:17,300 then the Mongolian tribes might turn into a revolt. 267 00:21:17,300 --> 00:21:22,580 I don't think it's linked much to Khorchin or the king. 268 00:21:24,060 --> 00:21:25,690 Consort Yu was confined for two years. 269 00:21:25,690 --> 00:21:28,400 She resented me all along. 270 00:21:29,480 --> 00:21:32,130 I imagine if she's the mastermind of the assassin, 271 00:21:32,130 --> 00:21:34,980 it must be to take Yongji's life. 272 00:21:34,980 --> 00:21:37,730 So I would lose my only son. 273 00:21:45,680 --> 00:21:48,790 Empress, Mistress, His Majesty is here. 274 00:21:52,390 --> 00:21:54,840 Greetings to Your Majesty. 275 00:21:57,780 --> 00:22:00,350 Greetings to Your Majesty. 276 00:22:04,120 --> 00:22:07,140 It's getting late but you still came. 277 00:22:07,140 --> 00:22:09,260 I was worried about Yongji. 278 00:22:10,180 --> 00:22:12,150 He's still feverish. 279 00:22:12,150 --> 00:22:17,890 Physician Jiang said 12th prince was traumatized. 280 00:22:17,930 --> 00:22:22,890 He's already made the medicine but he needs more care. 281 00:22:24,150 --> 00:22:26,130 Look at the child. 282 00:22:26,130 --> 00:22:29,170 Look at how he looks so scared even in sleep. 283 00:22:29,170 --> 00:22:32,110 I fear he was really too startled tonight. 284 00:22:33,510 --> 00:22:37,090 Consort Yu, you were startled today too. 285 00:22:37,090 --> 00:22:39,130 You should go and rest. 286 00:22:41,100 --> 00:22:42,680 Yes. 287 00:23:10,330 --> 00:23:13,530 I had so many princes. 288 00:23:13,530 --> 00:23:19,160 But regrettably, now, I'm almost at my last age. 289 00:23:19,160 --> 00:23:24,290 But I only have Yongqi as an excellent son. 290 00:23:24,290 --> 00:23:26,890 And Yongji, my legitimate heir. 291 00:23:26,890 --> 00:23:31,520 Yongqi is versed in martial arts and literature and he's a detailed man in carrying out work. 292 00:23:31,520 --> 00:23:33,990 He's quite the talent. 293 00:23:33,990 --> 00:23:35,880 He is. 294 00:23:35,880 --> 00:23:37,560 Yongqi is great indeed. 295 00:23:37,560 --> 00:23:40,040 He only lacks the title of being a legitimate born. 296 00:23:40,970 --> 00:23:47,090 So now I've put all my aspirations on Yongji. 297 00:23:47,090 --> 00:23:50,580 Hoping he can be like Yongqi, diligent and hard working. 298 00:23:50,580 --> 00:23:54,320 Even if he's only half as good. 299 00:23:54,320 --> 00:23:57,990 What you mean is you're full of hope in Yongji. 300 00:23:58,700 --> 00:24:04,090 But I believe even if Yongji can't be as you imagine, 301 00:24:04,090 --> 00:24:10,320 it is still good if he can be of an assistance and pillar to the court. 302 00:24:12,590 --> 00:24:15,260 Assistant? 303 00:24:15,260 --> 00:24:18,210 This is what you aspire on your own child? 304 00:24:19,430 --> 00:24:25,260 These days, I've kept Yongji by my side to teach him diligently. 305 00:24:25,260 --> 00:24:28,690 But I've discovered he does lack natural ability. 306 00:24:28,690 --> 00:24:30,970 My son. 307 00:24:30,970 --> 00:24:34,170 Your Majesty, all princes are different. 308 00:24:34,170 --> 00:24:36,700 Though Yongji might lack compared to others. 309 00:24:36,700 --> 00:24:40,120 If he's good, then it's naturally because he's the descendant of Asin-Gioro. 310 00:24:40,120 --> 00:24:45,240 If he's not good, you can't just blame him as being Ula-Nara. 311 00:24:45,240 --> 00:24:50,010 Mother. 312 00:24:50,010 --> 00:24:52,540 Mother. 313 00:24:52,540 --> 00:24:54,840 Fine. Come. 314 00:24:59,060 --> 00:25:00,600 Yongji. 315 00:25:00,600 --> 00:25:01,760 Royal Father. 316 00:25:01,760 --> 00:25:04,430 Good. Drink medicine. 317 00:25:04,430 --> 00:25:06,680 Drink some medicine. 318 00:25:08,350 --> 00:25:10,200 It's hot. 319 00:25:10,200 --> 00:25:11,600 Come. 320 00:25:19,010 --> 00:25:21,020 Another. 321 00:25:24,160 --> 00:25:25,770 Good. 322 00:25:26,720 --> 00:25:28,400 Lay down. 323 00:25:43,200 --> 00:25:45,310 Yongji is my child indeed. 324 00:25:45,310 --> 00:25:49,160 And he's the legitimate child so I value him. 325 00:25:49,910 --> 00:25:52,080 Yongji was threatened today. 326 00:25:52,080 --> 00:25:54,350 It ached me. 327 00:25:55,600 --> 00:26:00,170 But before people, Yongji acted weak and incompetent. 328 00:26:00,170 --> 00:26:01,770 What about my pride? 329 00:26:01,770 --> 00:26:04,950 What about my aspirations? 330 00:26:04,950 --> 00:26:08,400 Yongji is only 9 years old and still immature. 331 00:26:08,400 --> 00:26:11,750 To you, is the safety of the child more important, 332 00:26:11,750 --> 00:26:14,150 or your pride? 333 00:26:14,150 --> 00:26:16,600 Sometimes I really don't understand. 334 00:26:16,600 --> 00:26:18,980 What you really care about. 335 00:26:18,980 --> 00:26:21,790 You want to know what I care about? 336 00:26:21,790 --> 00:26:24,550 I don't just care about a child. 337 00:26:24,550 --> 00:26:26,510 I care about the royal heir. 338 00:26:26,510 --> 00:26:28,710 The successor of Great Qing. 339 00:26:28,710 --> 00:26:30,520 The capable man isn't born from the empress. 340 00:26:30,520 --> 00:26:32,350 The child of the empress lacks skills. 341 00:26:32,350 --> 00:26:34,560 How can I not worry? 342 00:26:34,560 --> 00:26:36,150 I am the emperor. 343 00:26:36,150 --> 00:26:40,140 I must think all things from my position as emperor. 344 00:26:40,140 --> 00:26:42,970 To plan for an everlasting future. 345 00:26:42,970 --> 00:26:45,470 How can I not be thorough? 346 00:26:46,280 --> 00:26:49,720 Royal Father, it's all my fault. 347 00:26:49,720 --> 00:26:51,640 It's me not being good. 348 00:26:51,640 --> 00:26:53,320 I know my wrong. 349 00:26:53,320 --> 00:26:56,810 Don't argue with mother. 350 00:27:04,920 --> 00:27:08,370 You are the emperor but you're also a father. 351 00:27:08,370 --> 00:27:10,280 And the one who was malicious was the assassin. 352 00:27:10,280 --> 00:27:12,480 The guards who failed in security. 353 00:27:12,480 --> 00:27:14,370 Yongji is the most innocent. 354 00:27:14,370 --> 00:27:17,730 Why is it that Yongji is getting your frustration and reprimand? 355 00:27:17,730 --> 00:27:19,950 Shouldn't you console him first? 356 00:27:19,950 --> 00:27:23,310 Even if he's the royal heir and the aspirations are different on him, 357 00:27:23,310 --> 00:27:26,250 you shouldn't say those in front of him regardlessly. 358 00:27:26,860 --> 00:27:30,240 Aren't you also someone who aired you discontent regarding me on him? 359 00:27:30,240 --> 00:27:32,650 You are discontent with me as a father. 360 00:27:32,650 --> 00:27:35,450 Are you also dissatisfied in me as a husband? 361 00:27:42,090 --> 00:27:43,540 Tell me. 362 00:27:43,540 --> 00:27:48,210 To you, am I a passing husband. 363 00:27:48,210 --> 00:27:51,610 Or is there someone more suitable? 364 00:27:54,280 --> 00:27:57,010 I only have you in my heart from beginning to the end. 365 00:27:57,010 --> 00:27:59,930 You can compare other princes to Yongji. 366 00:27:59,930 --> 00:28:03,920 But I have no other men to compare to you. 367 00:28:03,920 --> 00:28:05,990 You are my husband. 368 00:28:05,990 --> 00:28:09,940 But you do not regard me completely as wife. 369 00:28:09,940 --> 00:28:11,830 You are the empress. 370 00:28:11,830 --> 00:28:15,150 I set you as empress to be the example to all women. 371 00:28:15,150 --> 00:28:17,920 To be example to harem. 372 00:28:17,920 --> 00:28:20,400 I am the empress. 373 00:28:20,400 --> 00:28:24,110 But to you, Empress is only an officer of the harem. 374 00:28:24,110 --> 00:28:27,490 Just the same as the ministers and generals of the court. 375 00:28:29,010 --> 00:28:32,920 Good. You understand it. 376 00:28:32,920 --> 00:28:35,920 Then I will teach you another. 377 00:28:35,920 --> 00:28:38,130 This logic has ony two words. 378 00:28:38,130 --> 00:28:40,220 That is to obey. 379 00:28:52,530 --> 00:28:54,210 Come, Yongji. 380 00:28:54,210 --> 00:28:56,070 Yongji, don't be afraid. 381 00:28:56,820 --> 00:28:58,190 Mother. 382 00:28:58,190 --> 00:29:00,140 I'm here. 383 00:29:00,140 --> 00:29:01,860 Don't be afraid. 384 00:29:05,500 --> 00:29:07,060 It's fine. 385 00:29:17,620 --> 00:29:21,180 I take my leave, Your Majesty. 386 00:29:27,090 --> 00:29:29,750 Gundun's words. You heard it. 387 00:29:29,750 --> 00:29:34,940 Yes. I sent someone to investigate and Gundun came to see you in person. 388 00:29:34,940 --> 00:29:40,300 Saying the man was bribed away by someone else and Khorchins are innocent. 389 00:29:40,300 --> 00:29:44,490 Indeed he is the leader of Khorchin. 390 00:29:44,490 --> 00:29:50,220 To know to clear himself to preserve his daughter and evade trouble. 391 00:29:50,970 --> 00:29:55,750 Consort Yu only came to the ranch not for long and the assassin attacked. 392 00:29:55,750 --> 00:30:01,640 If it weren't for Consort Yu telling the assassin, how we he have known Empress and 12th prince would pass that way? 393 00:30:02,170 --> 00:30:06,210 That whore. I shouldn't have released her from banishment. 394 00:30:06,210 --> 00:30:12,160 But Gundun is so earnest in providing excuse and seeking pardon, so it is hard for you to blame Consort Yu. 395 00:30:12,160 --> 00:30:15,070 Since all the nobles of Khorchins are here. 396 00:30:15,070 --> 00:30:17,370 Princess Hejing and brother-in-law are here too. 397 00:30:17,370 --> 00:30:20,090 We can't have Khorchin's lose too much pride. 398 00:30:20,930 --> 00:30:24,620 Yongqi. You are indeed mature. 399 00:30:24,620 --> 00:30:27,710 All things shouldn't take precedence over the royal court. 400 00:30:27,710 --> 00:30:31,200 The matters of the harem can be done quietly. 401 00:30:31,200 --> 00:30:34,250 I was just thinking, since the assassin is dead. 402 00:30:34,250 --> 00:30:39,730 Even though he was a Gundun's guard, we can't prove he was instigated by Consort Yu. 403 00:30:40,440 --> 00:30:43,850 Gundun's guard took a risk. 404 00:30:43,850 --> 00:30:48,250 To kill off Yongji could stop Empress's aspiration and dependence. 405 00:30:48,250 --> 00:30:50,530 This is the first priority. 406 00:30:50,530 --> 00:30:52,300 But to use this as excuse to cause chaos in harem. 407 00:30:52,300 --> 00:30:55,680 And allow for fighting of favors for promotion is second. 408 00:30:55,680 --> 00:31:00,260 If it doesn't work out, Consort Yu and the father can be preserved regardless. 409 00:31:00,260 --> 00:31:03,420 And just blame everything on the assassin. 410 00:31:03,420 --> 00:31:06,920 Then, what do you plan to do about Consort Yu? 411 00:31:07,930 --> 00:31:11,610 That is just a troublemaker who is annoying here too. 412 00:31:11,610 --> 00:31:13,190 Yuhu. 413 00:31:15,380 --> 00:31:16,660 I'm here. 414 00:31:16,660 --> 00:31:19,810 Consort Yu is sick. Take her back to the palace. 415 00:31:21,150 --> 00:31:26,770 Yes. - Royal Father. Next near year, the Mongolian royals will come visit you. 416 00:31:26,770 --> 00:31:30,080 I imagine Saisanggundun will come too. 417 00:31:31,560 --> 00:31:34,850 Yuhu. Consort Yu speaks improperly. 418 00:31:34,850 --> 00:31:37,020 After she's back in the palace, punish her for 40 slaps to the mouth. 419 00:31:37,020 --> 00:31:40,480 And have her confined to her palace to repent and transcribe sultra. 420 00:31:40,480 --> 00:31:44,520 After the new year, after she meets the Khorchin royals smoothly. 421 00:31:44,520 --> 00:31:47,440 I will then punish her properly. 422 00:31:48,060 --> 00:31:51,190 Let me go. 423 00:31:51,190 --> 00:31:53,990 Your Majesty. Save me. 424 00:31:53,990 --> 00:31:55,870 Your Majesty. 425 00:31:58,110 --> 00:31:59,640 Let go. 426 00:31:59,640 --> 00:32:03,500 I don't believe His Majesty wil treat me like this. 427 00:32:03,500 --> 00:32:06,420 Your Majesty. 428 00:32:07,190 --> 00:32:09,070 Your Majesty. 429 00:32:10,890 --> 00:32:13,980 Why are you treating me like this? What did I do? 430 00:32:13,980 --> 00:32:15,930 Assassin. You know it. 431 00:32:15,930 --> 00:32:17,380 I don't know. 432 00:32:17,380 --> 00:32:19,310 I don't know. I really don't. 433 00:32:19,310 --> 00:32:23,250 After His Majesty is back at the palace and wishes to see you, you can explain it yourself. 434 00:32:23,250 --> 00:32:25,240 Go. 435 00:32:25,240 --> 00:32:27,660 I'm innocent. 436 00:32:27,660 --> 00:32:30,940 Mistress. 437 00:32:39,780 --> 00:32:43,620 [ Yikun Palace ] 438 00:32:49,850 --> 00:32:53,160 Since Consort Yu was sent back to the palace and slapped. 439 00:32:53,160 --> 00:32:56,300 She's been staying at Yonghe Palace transcribing sutra. 440 00:32:56,300 --> 00:32:59,680 Just that assassination on the prince is grand crime. 441 00:32:59,680 --> 00:33:02,430 This was a light punishment. 442 00:33:03,210 --> 00:33:05,870 Assassin killed himself there and then. 443 00:33:05,870 --> 00:33:09,750 His Majesty can't get actual evidence. 444 00:33:10,550 --> 00:33:14,930 And His Majesty has to pay care to Mongolian royals. 445 00:33:16,390 --> 00:33:17,650 Yes. 446 00:33:17,650 --> 00:33:24,880 Yongqi says, His Majesty, after the Mongolian royals visit the capital next year year, 447 00:33:24,880 --> 00:33:27,500 he will then handle Consort Yu properly. 448 00:33:31,090 --> 00:33:33,370 Yongji was compromised. 449 00:33:33,370 --> 00:33:36,040 It aches me so much. 450 00:33:36,040 --> 00:33:40,010 After coming back to the palace, he's still not speaking much? 451 00:33:41,530 --> 00:33:46,410 Yongji was traumatized by the attack. 452 00:33:46,410 --> 00:33:49,260 And he saw you and His Majesty in discord. 453 00:33:49,260 --> 00:33:51,690 Naturally he is down-cast. 454 00:33:53,140 --> 00:33:55,170 But don't worry. 455 00:33:55,170 --> 00:33:57,690 I will make sure to bring Yongji here often. 456 00:33:57,690 --> 00:33:59,530 And take good care of him. 457 00:33:59,530 --> 00:34:02,090 He will be recovered shorty. 458 00:34:02,090 --> 00:34:05,320 Thankfully Yongji is being raised by you. 459 00:34:05,320 --> 00:34:09,210 Or else, after getting so much trauma and seeing his parents in discord, 460 00:34:09,210 --> 00:34:11,220 he would be that much more pitiful. 461 00:34:13,070 --> 00:34:18,370 Sister. Since you came back to the palace, His Majesty never came to visit you in Yikun Palace. 462 00:34:18,370 --> 00:34:21,810 Will you continue this struggle with him? 463 00:34:21,810 --> 00:34:26,890 Emperor and Empress in discord. The one who suffers is you and Yongji. 464 00:34:26,890 --> 00:34:29,970 What you said. How do I not know it too? 465 00:34:30,680 --> 00:34:36,420 Just that the emperor today isn't the one I knew back then. 466 00:34:37,820 --> 00:34:42,450 Even though I see him what can I do? 467 00:34:45,420 --> 00:34:49,450 12th prince, it's getting colder by the day. 468 00:34:49,450 --> 00:34:53,290 Tomorrow, when you leave the palace, make sure to wear more. 469 00:34:53,290 --> 00:34:55,310 I am not cold. 470 00:34:55,310 --> 00:34:59,010 By the way, what did your teacher teach you lately? 471 00:34:59,010 --> 00:35:02,590 Analects. - Oh, analects. 472 00:35:22,570 --> 00:35:25,110 Greetings to Consort Ling. 473 00:35:28,310 --> 00:35:32,180 Sir Ling. How is 12th prince lately. 474 00:35:32,180 --> 00:35:35,750 Replying to your consortship, he's well. 475 00:35:35,750 --> 00:35:38,170 I am just about to escort him back to the palace. 476 00:35:38,170 --> 00:35:40,950 If there's nothing else, I will go first. 477 00:35:40,950 --> 00:35:42,430 Wait. 478 00:35:45,630 --> 00:35:47,610 I advise you. 479 00:35:47,610 --> 00:35:50,230 Leave Empress alone. 480 00:35:50,230 --> 00:35:52,610 She's bad luck. 481 00:35:52,610 --> 00:35:54,630 She is a curse to her husband and son. 482 00:35:54,630 --> 00:35:56,000 She will curse everyone around her dead. 483 00:35:56,000 --> 00:36:00,480 Consort Ling. May you be prudent in your words. 484 00:36:01,190 --> 00:36:04,340 Do not be so offensive towards Empress. 485 00:36:05,390 --> 00:36:06,960 You dare to teach me? 486 00:36:06,960 --> 00:36:08,900 I do not mean it. 487 00:36:09,490 --> 00:36:11,060 Goodbye. 488 00:36:30,450 --> 00:36:33,590 Mistress, don't be angry. 489 00:36:33,590 --> 00:36:37,370 For him, it's not worth it. 490 00:36:41,090 --> 00:36:42,800 It is not worth it. 491 00:36:43,540 --> 00:36:48,150 He and I have no fondness left. 492 00:36:51,030 --> 00:36:54,220 Since he loves to be by Empress, 493 00:36:54,910 --> 00:36:57,940 Chunchan, get Jin Zhong for me. 494 00:36:57,940 --> 00:36:59,560 I want to talk to him. 495 00:36:59,560 --> 00:37:00,850 Yes. 496 00:37:00,850 --> 00:37:05,180 I accompany you to old age and I resent death. 497 00:37:05,180 --> 00:37:09,260 Water has shore and marshland meets basin. 498 00:37:09,260 --> 00:37:12,770 The promises of early days and the laughter of then. 499 00:37:12,770 --> 00:37:16,500 Now with the mind empty they are not to be returned. 500 00:37:17,750 --> 00:37:22,380 Disregard the promises and ease your mind. 501 00:37:23,800 --> 00:37:28,180 Your Highness. What are you reading? 502 00:37:30,410 --> 00:37:33,360 A story in the Book of Songs. 503 00:37:35,450 --> 00:37:41,000 Even if you are devoted and happy in youth, in the end you can walk apart in discontent of each other. 504 00:37:42,570 --> 00:37:45,970 The love of old age is the same as now. 505 00:37:46,980 --> 00:37:51,270 But with a man who is cold-blooded, how do you grow old together? 506 00:37:52,330 --> 00:37:55,010 Discontent with each other can still go to the end together. 507 00:37:55,010 --> 00:37:58,250 Many people live like that. 508 00:37:58,250 --> 00:38:01,660 If that's the kind of growing old together. 509 00:38:01,660 --> 00:38:04,130 What is the use of having it? 510 00:38:57,320 --> 00:39:00,200 Mother Yu. I'm back. 511 00:39:01,950 --> 00:39:04,100 12th prince, you must be hungry. 512 00:39:04,100 --> 00:39:06,450 There's red date soup that's just been cooked inside. 513 00:39:06,450 --> 00:39:08,910 Go in and drink some. 514 00:39:08,910 --> 00:39:11,110 You two, take him inside. 515 00:39:11,110 --> 00:39:13,050 Yes. 516 00:39:13,050 --> 00:39:15,000 Come, 12th prince. 517 00:39:15,810 --> 00:39:17,190 12th prince is here. 518 00:39:17,190 --> 00:39:19,960 I take my leave. 519 00:39:23,060 --> 00:39:24,740 Sir Ling. 520 00:39:25,390 --> 00:39:27,080 I am here. 521 00:39:32,500 --> 00:39:35,820 Sir Ling, have you seen Empress lately? 522 00:39:35,820 --> 00:39:41,390 Replying to Consort Yu, I am ordered to bring 12th prince back to Yanxi Palace. 523 00:39:41,390 --> 00:39:43,580 I have not seen Empress. 524 00:39:45,450 --> 00:39:47,620 Not seeing is good too. 525 00:39:47,620 --> 00:39:49,570 Safe for both. 526 00:39:52,180 --> 00:39:54,420 Consort Yu, you mean? 527 00:39:54,420 --> 00:39:57,400 You saved 12th prince and Empress. 528 00:39:57,400 --> 00:39:59,270 I am grateful. 529 00:39:59,970 --> 00:40:01,700 Just that -- 530 00:40:04,350 --> 00:40:11,260 Sir Ling. The more distant you are from Empress, the safer she is. 531 00:40:13,860 --> 00:40:15,670 Thank you for your reminder. 532 00:40:15,670 --> 00:40:18,390 I understand. 533 00:40:34,740 --> 00:40:38,500 Not seeing her is good too. Safe for both. 534 00:40:38,500 --> 00:40:42,660 The more distant you are from Empress, the safer she is. 535 00:40:51,370 --> 00:40:54,870 It's getting so late. What are you doing idly around? 536 00:40:54,870 --> 00:40:56,480 I am talking business with you. 537 00:40:56,480 --> 00:40:58,650 You saved Empress and 12th prince. 538 00:40:58,650 --> 00:41:01,200 His Majesty granted you an imperial yellow coat and that's an honor. 539 00:41:01,200 --> 00:41:03,500 But is there really nothing else? 540 00:41:03,500 --> 00:41:05,650 You can ask about it. 541 00:41:05,650 --> 00:41:08,520 Why can't you open your mouth for your own gain? 542 00:41:13,560 --> 00:41:15,230 How come you leave as soon as I talk? 543 00:41:15,230 --> 00:41:17,180 Where are you going? 544 00:41:17,760 --> 00:41:21,070 Ling Yunche, even though you dislike me, don't you think about divorcing me. 545 00:41:21,070 --> 00:41:23,690 We are a marriage granted by His Majesty. 546 00:41:30,880 --> 00:41:38,700 ♫ Being your favorite and being forgotten both are argued in my heart, at a loss to arrive at an explanation. ♫ 547 00:41:38,700 --> 00:41:48,800 ♫ You bear witness to constant changes in my well-being, my sorrows and my joys, the path of my dreams forever cut off. ♫ 548 00:41:48,800 --> 00:41:56,460 ♫ You draw my hand to embroider all alone in my loneliness, silken clothes pile up under the moonlight. ♫ 549 00:41:56,460 --> 00:42:05,440 ♫ Telling myself they might be used for warmth, but who would dare? ♫ 550 00:42:06,400 --> 00:42:14,240 ♫ Whose life after life is filled with paired images of love and resentment? ♫ 551 00:42:15,320 --> 00:42:22,970 ♫ One side is beautiful, the other expressionless and silent. ♫ 552 00:42:24,240 --> 00:42:32,130 ♫ From a distance, visits come around without word of your approach, ♫ 553 00:42:32,130 --> 00:42:40,300 ♫ filling time between acts perhaps? ♫ 554 00:42:41,850 --> 00:42:49,530 ♫ Feelings fracture, forgive and wistfully anticipate, forgetting they’re part of the paired image, ♫ 555 00:42:50,720 --> 00:42:58,500 ♫ One day in cold indifference, the next in warm recollection. ♫ 556 00:42:59,620 --> 00:43:07,330 ♫ If only we might perpetually walk in the brilliant sunlight ♫ 557 00:43:07,330 --> 00:43:16,250 ♫ This lifetime has been so dismally overcast. ♫ 558 00:43:16,250 --> 00:43:23,080 ♫ From now on, this lifetime will be... ♫ 559 00:43:23,080 --> 00:43:28,390 ♫ without clouds. ♫ 44687