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=Glory Back=

=Episode 15=

Help! Help!

Help!

Help!

No!

My lady!

- Help me! - My lady!

Help! Save me!

My lady!

Are you having a nightmare?

Empress.

Caiping, have you noticed anything unusual?

I'm having stomach trouble.

But these two palace lanterns have been lit all night.

Stomach trouble?

You wench! You didn't even know I was experiencing sleep paralysis.

What use are you to me?

My lady!

Ghost cut my hair.

It's her.

She's back.

Caiping, prepare more spirit money.

Okay.

And put two more soul-calming lanterns here.

Heard me?

Why did you stand me up?

Something held me up.

Related to the scar on your face?

Thanks to your Scar Healing Ointment. Cao Zhen will surely take action tonight.

My lady, there's no one here.

Alright.

Your Majesty, that night during the vigil,

Noble Concubine Meng had me change the incense.

She wanted you to fall asleep during the vigil and lose face.

But none of us expected a big fire to happen later.

If you want revenge, don't come to me.

Go to the one who did it to you.

Not me.

Who's there? Who?

Someone!

Caiping, hurry!

Someone!

Guards, come now! There's a thief in the harem!

Come! Over here!

Are you okay?

I'm fine. Wait for me in the library.

Okay.

Hurry!

Go to the front yard. Don't let the thief escape!

Caiping, someone just bumped into me.

He ran that way.

That way.

Does it hurt?

No.

I forgot it. You feel no pain even if your leg broke.

How dare you gloat over my misfortune?

It seems to hurt less now.

You even know to treat me when I'm unprepared?

Luckily, no tendons or bones are injured.

Apply the ointment, and it will heal soon.

I'll apply the ointment myself.

Why did you have to pick up the sachet just now?

This sachet was given by Qing. It's very important to me.

But I shouldn't implicate you.

I couldn't protect her. I can't fail to protect you too.

If the late Empress knew

your dedication to your partner, a mere palace maid,

is so earnest and devoted,

she would certainly be pleased.

If she knew how I feel, she...

She would surely understand.

(Didn't expect the one who understands her the most)

(and resembles her the most would be you.)

(Perhaps Qing's kindness to you was destined.)

(And my encounter with you was also destined.)

Feng Qing, things will get more dangerous.

Remember, I'm here for you.

Before we figure out the whereabouts of the ice silk,

we can't clear suspicions towards her

and Noble Concubine Meng based solely on Cao Zhen's words.

During Cao Zhen's absence these days, have you found anything?

There's nothing suspicious.

But an abandoned side hall seems odd.

But I've been tied up with affairs, with no time to investigate.

Let's check it out together tomorrow night.

Will you stand me up again?

Don't worry.

(Yongfu Palace)

The Blood Scorpion Gu is really effective.

The blood of a maiden in her prime is truly refreshing.

No wonder those men always favor newcomers.

My lady,

Ruyi Soup is ready.

(What were they doing just now?)

(Why is Cao Zhen suddenly looking so rosy?)

His Majesty is here!

- Greetings, Your Majesty. - Greetings, Your Majesty.

I heard that you're the most considerate of your servants,

truly a model for the harem.

I've brought you some rewards.

- Thank you, Your Majesty. - Please follow me.

Your Majesty, I shall adhere to the virtues

of kindness, respect, humility, and frugality,

in gratitude for your grace.

It's just been a few days, yet today you look so vibrant.

Did you have some elixir of eternal youth?

Perhaps it's the effect of that herbal soup.

Let me serve you a bowl as well, Your Majesty.

No rush.

Seeing you like this today reminds me of when you first entered the palace.

Wearing the Miao attire, you possessed a unique charm.

Then I shall change into it right away for you.

I've suddenly wanted to try that soup. Bring it over.

(Can't he serve himself?)

(In this case, it might delay tonight's important task with Xuan.)

My hand injury hasn't healed. I fear spilling the soup and offending you.

(Her hand was clearly much better that day at the hot spring.)

(Apart from Qing, she's the second one who dares defy me.)

Your Majesty, allow me to do it.

Don't want to drink it.

(Qing always unconsciously did that when she's impatient.)

Feng Qing, you may leave. I will serve His Majesty.

Yes.

Your Majesty, I usually have them rest early.

Look, do I look beautiful?

Yes.

Your Majesty, let me serve you the soup.

You can have this soup yourself.

You've been looking well.

Wearing this Miao attire, you have a unique charm.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Get rest early. I'll come again in a few days.

It's rare for His Majesty to praise me.

If I took more of the Blood Scorpion Gu,

I could surely have His Majesty stay and win his favor.

I need more fresh blood.

This place has been abandoned for long, but this lock is new.

- The inkstone isn't dry. - The candles are newly replaced.

This is not an abandoned house.

These are all palace lanterns lit beside Cao Zhen's bed.

This is the ice silk?

The ice silk in Imperial Wardrobe's storage has long been used up.

Cao Zhen collected this just to make lanterns?

This lantern is fishy.

Come on.

If it weren't for this birthmark, this lantern would be so beautiful.

(Birthmark? Could it be a human skin lantern?)

(Birthmark?)

Who is it?

No way.

No way.

This palace lantern is made from human skin.

There was a maid in Yongfu Palace named Liuying.

She had a similar birthmark on her neck.

It's Liuying's skin.

He worked for Cao Zhen.

Now that he's dead, it might alert her.

That's what I want, to reveal Cao Zhen's true color sooner.

I checked the records of Imperial Household Office.

Liuying was granted to leave a few days ago.

What?

You asked me to check records of Noble Lady Cao's palace.

After careful verification,

eight people were granted to leave in the past three years.

But the chief eunuch has confessed that Cao Zhen had him fabricate records.

Could it be that these eight people fell victim to Cao Zhen's cruelty?

According to my experience, that's probably the case.

But for now, there is only circumstantial evidence.

Moreover, these eight maids didn't leave the palace,

so more investigation is needed.

Chief Li checked the records, and they were all fabricated.

Which means these people probably fell victim to Cao Zhen's cruelty.

Why would Cao Zhen kill so many palace maids?

I heard of a sorcery that maintains one's youth with human blood.

Those lanterns are to bind souls,

so the wrongly deceased can't reincarnate.

Thus, they won't seek revenge.

Cao Zhen lights the soul-calming lanterns when she sleeps.

Why would she use such cruel and wicked sorcery?

I checked.

Cao Zhen's aunt is a shaman knowledgeable in this sorcery.

But to kill so many innocents just for maintaining one's youth?

This palace is filled with walking evils in human skin.

You know what? Only because Liuying lit the wrong incense,

I found out Cao Zhen was linked to the fire at the mourning hall.

A few days ago, I just taught her how to sew clothes,

and she hadn't worn them.

Cao Zhen is such a wicked woman, not only harmed my elder sister,

but also killed so many innocents. She deserves punishment.

(Cao Zhen, you harmed the palace maids, causing deaths.)

(With me here, I won't allow you to cause such chaos)

(and create vengeful spirits.)

♪ Once a lonely sail, without a guiding light ♪

♪ With the warmth you lent me, how could I fear loneliness ♪

♪ Day and night together, sharing joys and sorrows ♪

♪ Searching all under heaven, my heart won't change ♪

♪ Fate in haste, looking back countless times, you swayed for me ♪

♪ Among a vast sea of people, faintly seeing the old self ♪

♪ Scenery along the way, looking back, love finds its echo ♪

♪ Watching the bustling world together, we write more verses ♪