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Episode 15

Fu Ya

Mother, mother!

Mother, mother!

Mother, mother

Mother, you didn't die

Your daughter finally found you, mother

Imperial Mother, Ya Ya really missed you

I thought I would never see you again

Were it not for the fact I've yet to avenge my Kingdom and family,

I would have long since gone to find

you and Imperial father.

Silly child

If I really died,

you musn't suicide

If you really went to find me in the nether world

I, for sure, would've scolded you for being unfilial.

It's good Imperial Mother is fine

I didn't do anything silly

Imperial Mother

That day

I saw with my own eyes you surrounded by fire

How did you get out?

Originally, I thought I would die in the fire

but who could've imagined how strangely the world works.

Niang'niang, Niang'niang, Niang'niang

Niang'niang

Come, let's go

So it was Commander Yi who saved my Imperial mother.

Commander Yi saved me out of loyalty,

which is how I'm able to continue living.

Afterwards

Ma Yi Fang issued a load of warrants

everywhere, demanding your arrest.

Which is how I came to know

you had also managed to escape

from our palace.

At the time, I was so anxious to go find you

that I nearly exposed my real identity.

Had it not been for Commander Yi

protecting me along the way.

The two of us, mother and daughter

would not be able to see each other again

Commander Yi is whole-heartedly loyal.

Please accept Fu Ya's bow.

Princess, that's impermissible.

Yi Bing cannot accept such an honor.

Commander Yi,

let Fu Ya kowtow you.

The Kingdom of Chu owes you.

Your Highness, please save from speaking such words.

They terrify me.

Please arise.

Commander Yi, during these past few years

where did you shelter my Imperial mother?

I feared that in exposing her whereaboutsthe Empress would come to harm.

So, I hid her deep in the mountains.

However I was incapable of

providing the Empress with any comfort and coziness.

Don't say things like that.

I have lost my Kingdom and husband

but to be able to live on is very fortunate.

Imperial mother,

for as long as we continue to live,

there's still hope for Chu Kingdom.

Easier said than done.

That traitor, Ma Yi Fang,

will do whatever possibleto ensure our deaths.

He's been trying to locate you for all this time.

Once he discovered Commander Yi and Iwere in hiding,

he immediately sent men to search the mountains.And here we are now.

Commander Yi then guided us

out of the mountainsstraight to Shu Kingdom.

Commander Yi,after you had reached Shu Kingdom,

how did you come to seek refuge with concubine Han?

Shu palace Imperial guard commander, Han Ming and I are disciples from the same training school.

It was only through him that we were able to cross the border into Shu Kingdom.

Allowing the Empress to be in the protection of a neighbouring Kingdom.

Ensuring the safety of the Empress.

Your Highness, your Highness.This old servant deserves death, I deserve death.

Zi Qiao, please stand.

No, no, no.

This old servant was unable to protect you and I failed the Emperor.

I deserve death for I have sinned!

Empress please deliver punishment.

Zi Qiao, quickly cease saying these things.

Our Kingdom was easy to rule

because of devotion from people like yourselves

disregarding your own lives to protect us.

This is what you call loyal and dependable.So where have you sinned?

I...

Please stand.

Elder, please don't be like this, it'll make Imperial mother sad.

Okay.

Arise.

Today is a day of reunion.

Why is everyone crying, all sad and gloomy?

It's only fitting if you're all a little happier.

Come, come, come and drink some water.

Replenish all the water that you've just cried.

Yes, its a reunion, a reunion.

Ya Ya, I'll go prepare some snacks

Milady, you haven't negotiated conditions yet.

How can you be so at ease and allow mother-daughter to meet?

Don't be outspoken.

I'm helping Niang Niang make plans.I don't want her to be disadvantaged.

I'm not fearful of being disadvantaged but of being bullied.

I don't need to find her to converse.

I think that not too much later

she'll find me on her own accord.

Your turn.

My poor child.

Over these past few years you must have suffered a lot

and been the victim of many crimes.

Imperial mother,

actually I didn't suffer all that much.

I believe that it must be Imperial father watching over me from the Heavens.

To let me turn misfortunes into good luck and meet noble people

By "noble people" do you mean him?

These few years,

the first prince has been taking care of you?

Qi You.

Quickly, come over here to meet my Imperial mother.

Greetings to Empress of Chu.

First Prince, there is no need for formalities.I dare not receive them.

You're the female sovereign of a Kingdom.If I breach etiquette

I will actually appear to

be bad-mannered.

Quickly, please stand.

First prince, you are Fu Ya's saviour,

I cannot thank you enough.

You're too courteous.

What were you thinking about?You looked like you were in a trance.

Yi Bing and commander Han are fellow disciples.

Han Zhao Yi had knowledge about your mother.

That's not the strange part.

But rather the part I find strange is

how did she know that you're Princess Fu Ya of Chu Kingdom?

Think about it, of the people hereexcept for you, me and elder Hua

there's also...

No, first Prince, no...

First Prince...I...it really wasn't me.

I know it wasn't you.

You've no intention right?

Which is why I delegated you to stay by Fu Ya's side.

It's a mystery.

Exactly who else is in the know?

Actually the fact that concubine Han knows is not an issue.Most importantly the mother and daughter are reunited.

This is the greatest news of all.

Indeed.

To be able to be reunited with my Imperial mother.

I don't care about anything else.

Imperial mother, does this scar still hurt?

No it doesn't hurt.

It's just that now my face looks like this, I...

It doesn't matter how Imperial mother looksbecause in Ya-Ya's heart

you'll always be beautiful.

Indeed,

the most beautiful mother in the world

is one who has

selfless devotion for her childrenwithout expecting anything in return.

Thank you for your comforting words.

Actually, appearance is of little importance to me now.

It's just that I don't want to scare anyone.

Imperial mother,

Ya-Ya will definitely help yourestore your appearance.

Moreover, you'll look better than before.

Imperial mother,

have you been feeling unwell lately?

Is your vision clear?

My fatigue began approximately when I started fleeing.These couple of months,

sometimes I see clearly but sometimes blurry.

Without permissionyou're not authorised to come in here.

You cannot go, you cannot go in.

Give me the antidote.

What is it you want?

The antidote for "Nian Nu Jiao" poison.

Is this the kind of attitude you give when requesting something?

I was disrespectful. Please forgive me.

Niang Niang!

Give me the antidote.

If you want enough to make a move then go ahead

because I'd like to see if my life is worth your mother's.

You!

Princess Fu Ya, please calm down.

Unless you really don't value your mother's life.

I have never wronged you in any way,

so why are you treating like this?

Within the walls of this palace

there's a lot of things you don't understand.

Helping me find my mother,

allowing us to reunite,

has touched me to the core of my being.

But my mother has been through hell fleeing for her life;she's physically and emotionally scarred.

Concubine Han, please be magnanimous.

I am willing to be poisoned in place of my mother.

I really don't gethow you were raised in a palace.

Perhaps it was your parentsdoting on you too much.

Which is how you've turned out to be so naive.

Princess

is a doctor with great medical knowledge.

Poisoning you, wouldn't it be a waste?

Did you really think that by using a knife to threaten me

I would hand over the antidote to you?

What exactly is it that you want

in order for you to let my mother and I go?

Princess, hurry and get up

I don't have any hatred or injustices towards you princess

there is just something, I would like to borrow from the princess

What?

I want to use your appearance

to help me deal with someone

Fu Ya Mei Mei's mother,

I prepared some snacks for you, come sit and eat

I'm giving you trouble

please do excuse me

Since I consider Fu Ya as my sister

so I'll naturally treat you as my own mother as well

Thank you, but I can't eat anything right now

Fu Ya said she was going to thank Han Niang Niang

but she's been gone for so long

It's already dark but she's not back yet

Fu Ya is Han Niang Niang's savior

Han Niang Niang really likes her

she's probably chatting with her and they forgot abou the time

But Han Niang Niang

has called Ya Ya over before

and she's never stayed so late, it really is later this time

Hua Gong Gong

Hua Gong Gong

Miss Hong Yao

How come you're alone, where's Princess Fu Ya?

Princess and Niang Niang are chatting really happily

Han Niang Niang is unwilling to let the princess come back

But the Princess is only thinking of her mother

So Han Niang Niang asked me to

invite Empress of Chu to join in the chat.

You still have the chance to say no

I definitely won't make it difficult for you

Just make sure you stick to our dealand give me the antidote.

Don't bother with the acted sympathy.

Empress of Chu, this way please.

Your mother has arrived

Put a smile on your face, don't worry her

Niang Niang

Fu Ya, come

Imperial Mother

Us mother and daughtershould kowtow concubine Han,

as thanks for her big favor and kindness.

Jie Jie please get up quickly

Although Chu was an easy to handle Kingdom,

you're a female monarch nonetheless.

So, directing such ceremonious gestures to me

will bring upon me some form of divine retribution.

Niang Niang

Chu Kingdom has already been usurped by a traitor.

I'm now just an ordinary female

and not of the ranking you perceive me to be.

The misfortune you've suffereddeserves much empathy.

I can't help you with much

I can only ensure your safety

From now on just treat this as your own home.

If you need anything, please let me know

Thank you Niang Niang, for your kindness

But I wouldn't dare impose

I can only hope to stay here in the palace with my daughter and live peaceful days

Even as a servantcleaning and laundering.

Leave behind the life of ceremonies.Living life with no regrets.

What you have said just now

has actually reminded me of something

which may be a real difficulty.

What is it that's causing you worry?

Well, your status of Empress from an exiled Kingdom,

is rather awkward.

To allow you to act as a servant in this palace,

is something which cannot be done.

But so is

allowing you to live together with princess Fu Ya.

The people in this palace can be perceptive.

It's a possibilty, someone may expose

both of your true identities.

I fear that won't be favorable to princess Fu Ya.

Then, you should send me out of the palace.

I'd rather be separated from my daughter

than cause difficulties for her.

How could I do that?

When you mother and daughter

have just overcome the odds to meet once again.

Then just to tear you apart again...

I just don't have the heart to do it.

Then what's the best thing to do?

Imperial mother, you don't need to worry.

I've already thought of an idea.

You can live in Fengyi palace.

Firstly, it would be convenient for me to see you.

Secondly, with concubine Han's majestic pesence,

you'll be well protected.

How clever princess Fu Ya is,

coming up with such brilliant idea.

Sister,

you should live at my chambers then.

Normally, I

don't have anyone to speak with.

So, if you're willing to live here

I'll no longer be lonely.

I fear that my continued presence here

will be a nuisance to you.

Not at all, not at all.

Sister, just live here.

No one will dare to bully you.

The maids and ladies-in-waiting are all readily at your service.

There's no need to mistreat yourself.

This. . .

Sister, just agree.

Then, I'll respect your proposal

and thank you in advance.

Hong Yao,

arrange for a team to fix up the guest rooms in the East wing

and assign a few reputable and able ladies-in-waiting

to serve my sister.

If not,

don't blame me for issuing harsh punishments.

Yes.

Princess Fu Ya,

you've been at my place

for a very long time now.

I fear that it will

cause your servants trouble.

You should return for now.

Let your Imperial mother

get to rest earlier.

I would like to exchange

a few more words with my Imperial mother.

Fu Ya,

we no longer

need to fearhaving no time to talk.

Niang Niang is correct

You should go back

don't draw too much attention to this

Niang Niang, don't forget

what we agreed on earlier.

Of course not,

but don't you forget

what you've promised either

You should head back.

"Nian Nu Jiao"?

Nian nu jiao is a unique kind of poison

which will render you to endure endless pain.

The victim won't die immediately

but it controls

I knew Han Zhao Yi would use poison

but I didn't think

she would be so ruthless

move so quickly

She wants to form an alliance with me

and take down a strong enemy

before giving me the antidote

Who?

Your mother

Did you agree to it?

Qi You, if I really helped her

would you hate me?

She is my mother after all

Qi You

I don't really want to cooperate with her

I just agreed first

and then figure out the right thing to do

But what if she forces you

to kill my mother

I don't know

My predicament at present,

I don't have a choice anymore

if I don't agree to her

my mother will die

Wait! Fu Ya, listen to me

Even if you help her kill my mother

she still won't let go

Really?

Really.

Yes, you're a valuable weapon to her

She will use you until the end

I'm afraid that

you will become her puppet then

I'm not afraid of becoming a puppet

or undergoing torment

But when I think of my mother being tormented

my heart hurts so much

Let's not say anymore

Everyone is watched over from Heaven.

The heavens will protect your mother

I don't believe in the heavens

If he really existed

why does he treat me so

treat my mother so

She's already lost her Kingdom, home,

husband and appearance.

Why is she being tormented?

Why? Why?!

Fu Ya.

Don't feel bad

Don't cry anymore

You...you two...

Brother Xing

Qi Xing

Brother Xing, brother Xing, brother Xing!

Liar!

Saying that you never wronged me!

I must have been a fool to be so trusting of you!

Listen to your big brother

I won't listen to you explain

I won't listen

I don't want to explain

I just want to tell say some words

some words from the heart

You're a liar

You must be using your words to coax me

Big brother won't lie to you anymore

Honestly

long before Pan Yu entered the palace

we have known each other

But I never thought

I would fall in love with her

You're lying

First time I saw Sister Yu

I knew I would like her

How could you not know that

Brother Xing,

Big brother has never

loved anyone.

Even I myself never thought

Pan Yu and I would love each other so

Well what a great mutual love.

You're my biological brother

how could you steal my love?

Brother Xing, brother Xing!

Listen to big brother

You can hate me

hit me, scold me

I don't blame you

but I beg you

don't tell anyone about this

Did you know?

I won't regret death

but this

can't implicate Yu Er

Do you understand?

I am begging you

All this for Sister Yu

do you really love her that much?

Xing Di

actually long before she entered the palace

I may have already fallen in love with her.

It's just that I had not realised it yet.

In that case,

everything had been

pre-arranged by you both?

At the time, we just. . .

Don't say anymore!

That's more detestable than if you fell for each other unintentionally.

One is the woman I love

the other is my closest brother.

How could you two be so cruel?

How could you two be so cruel?!

Brother Xing!

Milady, drink some nutritious broth

and calm your nerves.

That wench, Fu Ya, really crossed the line.

Even to be so bold and make a move against you.

Of course she's so bold.

Because there is someone

secretly protecting her.

Tell me,

is there any use in my drinking of this nutritious broth?

You had a fright, so you should drink it.

Milady, you. . . ?

Leave.

Yes.

Sister, what is with you now?

I want to ask you, "what is with you?".

Me? What have I done to offend you?

I ask you,

just now, that wench

threatened me with a knife,

with the combat skills that you have

would she gain the upper hand?

Even if we pretend that you couldn't react in time

surely you wouldn't have just stood idly by?

So that is what you are talking about.

The thing about that is, I felt

that Ma Fu Ya wouldn't actually do anything.

Why would you feel that?

What if she had a moment of impulse?

No matter how impulsive, her heart is still soft.

I've already said before,

She has a

merciful nature which makes her unable to kill.

Whereas your heart. . .

Well?

Are you tryng to say I have the heart of a viper?

No.

Your heart

is full of hate and resolve.

You can also understand

her need to protect her mother's life

and in the end she gave in and obeyed.

It seems

you're very understanding of her.

But I understand you even more.

You would not

to the person who saved me,

be completely ruthless.

Well you're wrong.

Because I have cause I must avenge

but favor I don't feel inclined to repay.

It would be best if she's obedient.

If in future there's another instance

of her creating trouble behind my back,

I definitely will make her

endure a horrid death!

I'm not eating!

Your Highness, your Highness, just have a bit.

I said I'm not eating! Scram!

Your Highness. . .Scram!

Scram!

The crown prince has a pure and simple nature

Exactly because of this

he is also more stubborn

I heard that these couple days

he hasn't been eating or drinking

If this continues

something bad will happen

It's all my fault

It is I who hurt him

Hindsight is 20/20! If you knew this earlier,

why did you let Ya Ya

participate in selection for Tai Zi Fei?

I thought he was a kid

incapable of understanding the love between man and woman

The marriage will proceed as mother ordered

but I didn't think Brother Xing

was so deeply in love with Fu Ya

The person I least want to harm

is Qi Xing

What now?

Have to think of a solution

to this knot

Ya Ya, why don't you go persuade him

Me?

That's right, whoever started the problem should end it

I believe that

you're the only person he will listen to now

He must hate me now

Would he listen to me?

Yes, hasn't he always

listened to you?

Ha! spoken with so little confidence

You don't even have a grasp

of whether crown prince will be mad at princess

and you want princess to go persuade him?

He is your own brother

Why don't you persuade him?

If I could

why would I be worrying here?

Seeing Fu Ya

Qi Xing will stay sensitive, give her face

If I went

it will only achieve the opposite effect

You're right

Oh no!

This...

Will he complain to the empress?

If the empress finds out,

it's over!

If something happens to our Ya Ya,

you'll be the first to suffer!

I'll find Qi Xing right now

and explain everything to him

I'll ask him to forgive me

Scram, get out of here!

Does mother have to scram too?

How come mother is here?

My Xing Er is not eating or drinking

could I possibly not come?

What exactly happened?

Who made you this angry?

Tell mother

Mother will take out anger on your behalf

What exactly happened?

No one provoked me

It's that girl Pan Yu, isn't it?

How does mother know?

You've always been very cheerful

Except that girl

who can make you this miserable?

It's nothing

It's just that

I quarreled a bit with Sister Yu

It'll be over in two days

Do you think Mother is a 3 year old child?

easily convinced with only a few words?

Perhaps it's because of Pan Yu

and your big brother?

No, no

It has nothing to do with big brother

Mother, please don't be angry

Please don't blame them

Look at you all nervous

Lately rumors have been circulating the palace

saying Pan Yu and your big brother

spent the night together

These rumors must be dubious

You have lived in the palace for so long

and you still take these rumors seriously?

Dismiss them with a laugh,

understand?

Although Pan Yu is a bit obstinate

Mother has observed

her character

To call her a coquettish temptress

would be absolutely impossible

As for your big brother

although I don't like him

but regarding the distance between man and woman

he always acts appropriately

You must not let those

gossips

get to you

Not eating...not worth it

Mother is correct

Take me back to my palace

Bathe in some sun,

perhaps you'll feel more spirited

Lately the peonies in the imperial garden

have blossomed so splendidly

If you don't go take a look,

it would be a pity

Yes, mother

Xing Er will definitely go look

Then spend today

in mother's company

Greetings to the empress

Your Highness crown prince

Excused.

Thank you, your Highness.

Pan Yu

Xing Er is known for his good tempers

You've upset him like this

that's not easy to achieve

I...

Speak

Do you want me to show you the evidence

or will you admit yourself?

You've already told the empress

Yes, I've already told her

Empress,

everything is Pan Yu's fault

If you need to punish

please punish me only

Of course it's your fault

I have to think seriously about

how to punish you

to let Xing Er vent his anger

Mother

This predicament...

let your son resolve it himself

Silly child

Everyday, mother

has many things to worry about

I really don't have the energy

to take care of these insignificant things

This is the evidence

You settle it yourself

Qi Xing, sorry I...

In your heart

am I really that incapable?

Am I the type to tattle to my mother?

Like an unjust person?

Let me tell you,

although you are inhumane to me,

I will not commit injustice

Qi Xing

all this is my fault

If you want to blame someone, just blame me

It has nothing to do with Qi You

You two are really on the same side

Even your excuses for each other

are identical

I originally thought you were worried for me

and came to see me

because you felt an ounce of guilt

But it's really

to plea for your fellow adulterer

Qi Xing

I haven't married you yet

how is he an adulterer?

Besides

although Qi You and I have feelings for each other

it is only in ceremony

We are pure and innocent

Pure?

After the hunting assembly

those days you were missing

you already

had improper relations!

I was so foolish

looking for you everywhere

but it turns out that you'd gone to seek carnal pleasures.

Did you also plan on eloping?

You're impossible to reason with!

You can't leave!

Let go

I won't let go

You're my Tai Zi Fei

I won't allow you to leave!

Brother Xing let go!

Brother Xing

To treat a maiden so

is a disgrace to our royal family

I don't want you to meddle in my matters!

Second Brother won't meddle

but what about Imperial Father?

I didn't think that even Second Brother

would speak for you

You're really formidable

Maiden need not worry

Within the Imperial harem

if there weren't groundless rumors

to occupy people

those imperial concubines

would be bored to death

This isn't a game

it's obviously a killing weapon

The impure are impure, the pure are pure

As long as I believe

maiden and my big brother are innocent

it's enough

Why does Second Prince trust me so much?

Because I can read your heart

"In the depths of abundant water".

"Affection which cannot be spoken of".

Even though we have not known each other long

we are relative strangers deep in conversation

Although I dare not

presume to know you

but I feel we were brought together by fate

If maiden trusts me

sees me as a friend

then you can

come seek me in times of difficulty

Even if I can't help much

I can be

a confidante

Hearing these words from Second Prince,

Pan Yu is pleasantly surprised to receive favor

Maiden has extraodinary literary talent

and lofty insight

To befriend maiden

is Qi Yun's fortune.

Second Prince's deep concern

Pan Yu cannot thank enough for

But I entered the palace for Tai Zi Fei selection

Being too close with Second Prince

I'm afraid will cause more criticism

Pan Yu will leave first

Pan Yu must take leave.

Wait

Maiden really wants to become Tai Zi Fei

and marry my Brother Xing?

No I don't, but can I avoid it?

Ya Ya, what happened to you?

Oh fiddlesticks!

Did Qi Xing go to the Empress

to tell on you both?

You and Qi You will be in very bad trouble!

No

Qi Xing didn't

complain to the empress

That's good

Then did you persuade Qi Xing?

Does he understand you now?

He's busier now, said some nonsense

almost upset me to death

This won't do.

What if one day Qi Xing

throws a childish temper again

and babbles out the truth

and babbles out the truth.

then the empress...

Let's just leave the palace, ok?

No

I can't leave mother alone here

If we leave

of course we'll take her with us

ok?

Can't leave

but if we stay there's danger

What to do?

Why can't we leave?

What is there to worry about?

Ya Ya, what exactly happened?

Quickly tell me

I can't just drive a rift

between those two brothers

and then leave

This has to be fully resolved

before I can leave at ease

Really?

Ye Ye

Where's the thing I asked you to prepare?

It's been ready

Ya Ya, what do you want this anesthetic for?

I want to help mother treat her scar

Strange...

Where are all the maids and eunuchs?

Sister Hong Yao, Sister Hong Yao

Sister Hong Yao

Strange, where's mother?

This gasping sound seems to be Niang Niang's

could it be her asthma acting up again?

Aren't you brother and sister?

Why did you come here?

I...

Niang Niang ordered, no one is allowed to enter during her noon nap

Why did you go in?

If the emperor finds out about this,

he will definitely not let us off easily

No need to be afraid

The emperor has not ordered anyone to capture us

I believe that she hasn't told yet

That is because her mother's in your hands

Not only that

don't you understand her extremely well?

She isn't the gossiping type

Then what do you plan to do?

Tell her, tell her everything

You're crazy

I am crazy

so crazy I only want to gamble

I'm gambling precisely on her

kind, merciful heart

Ya Ya, it's late You should go rest

Ye Ye, you rest first. I'll sit for a while longer

Look at you, so uneasy and restless

Are you...upset about Qi Xing?

Yun Zhu, Yun Zhu

Why are you yelling?

I'm not deaf!

Woman, why are you in a hissy fit?GoFetch princess some calming soup.

Yeah, I am having a hissy fit!I'm in a bad mood today!

If she wants a drink, get it herself

Why you ruddy wench, I. . .

Ye Ye, don't bother

Maybe she's upset about something

hence her bad mood. Leave her be.

No way! Who is superior and who is not.How does she not know her place?

Don't bother

Fine, I'll get some calming soup for you, ok?

I've discovered such a huge secret about Han Zhao Yi

She will definitely not leave the matter be

I do wonder,

whether or not she will harm Imperial mother?

Fu Ya

Mother, how come you're here?

Why are your eyes red again?

Have something on your mind?

No, daughter was thinking of mother

Pitiful child,

the aimless drift and plight these years

has made you fearful all the time

Don't worry

We mother and daughter are safe now

With Han Niang Niang's care

nothing will happen to mother

Mother

Actually Han Niang Niang...she

She is really a merciful and kind good person

We are fortunate

the Heavens took pity on us.

Oh, I heard that you came to look for me in the afternoon?

Look,

you even left the medicine box there

Did Han Niang Niang ask you to return it to me?

Niang Niang laughed at you for being like a child

a spoiled child

This afternoon Niang Niang ordered someone to take me out for a walk

which is why I missed you

Did she instruct you with anything?

Yes What?

Seeing this medicine basket I started to scold you. So forgetful

The same as before, so forgetful

Niang Niang is so good to you, she even defended you

She said that being forgetful has its benefits

Best forget what should be forgotten

Niang Niang is right

What else did she say?

She says she doesn't have much energy, can't sleep well

She'd like you to go see her

Let's go, Fu Ya. Go take a look at Niang Niang

She's waiting for you

Princess need not stand here. Sit down

I would like to chat with you

Whatever Niang Niang needs

please instruct

Do you think I'm very dirty?

It matters not what you feel.

I myself feel very dirty

Every since that first day I was forced into the palace

I already felt

I was filthy

Niang Niang is referring to...

Do you still remember? I once asked you to deal with a strong enemy for me

Isn't it the empress?

No

I hate Du Fei Hong

but I hate most my supposed husband

the current emperor

You must be very astonished

If you knew

how I entered the palace

you would understand why I hate him so much

My Han family had a prestigious, literary reputation

From a young age, my mother and father encouraged my education in the classics.

Taught me to differentiate loyalty and betrayal, good and evil.

Unfortunately

integrity is not rewarded

A good friend of my father,

a great veteran general named Han Tong,was suspected by Meng Zhi Xiang.

Framed for conspiring to betray the Kingdom, his entire family were to be executed.

My father put himself at risk and took in Han family's one and only son,

Han Jing Ye, hiding him in our home.

For the sake of protection his name and identity was changed:

he was henceforth my younger brother

by the name, Han Ming.

From then onwards, we lived as brother and sister

for seven years.

Up until he grew up into a grown man.

when Han Ming fell in love with me.

And I, although much older than him,

only had him in my heart.

Initially, mother and father did not approve of us.

But because they loved us both

they agreed to let us marry.

I specially went to the temples, lighting incense to redeem my vows.

Who knew, Meng Zhi Xiang was returning to the palace from hunting

and happened to pass by.

Meng Zhi Xiang forcibly snatched me to enter the palace.

We were not yielding; there and then killing my parents.

Luckily that day Han Ming was not at home and so managed to escape.

Hence, I served Meng Zhi Xiang well all this time.

I needed to build up my power.

And presently,

I finally managed to climb to where I am today.

So you used the power that you have

to allow Han Ming to become the commander of the Imperial guards.

To the public you're both just brother and sister.

But in reality, you wish to exact revenge.

I'm the same as you are,

we carry a similar responsibility to avenge our fathers' deaths.

However, you're more fortunate than me.

You can still retain a pure body

to be with the person that you love.

Whereas I can only force a smile as I lay with my enemy

and serve him.

Well you two could run away.

With Han Ming around escape is possible.

For what purpose did you enter the palace initially?

And now why have you not escaped?