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You don't know.

This is

the residence for imprisoning disgraced concubines.

The cold palace that no one cares about

Han Cheng Emperor almost sacrificed his life for the country

I can't believe this is how they treat your

Majesty.

But I just can't understand

Keeping us here

ls it Empress Dowager's idea

or Qi Xing's order?

It must be mother's idea

She's afraid that upon my return,

I will fight Qi Xing for the throne.

Qi You

I think that Empress Dowager

genuinely cares for you.

You're too gullible

Just think

When I left for war,

she didn't even come to send me off.

How can you make me believe

she has any

motherly feelings towards me?

No

Actually on the day you went off to war,

Empress Dowager...

What kind of crappy place is this?!

You two, think of an idea

I don't want to stay here!

If I stay here any longer,

I will

I will tear down this place!

Tear it down!

Princess, don't be so excited

Be careful of the baby

Who still cares about

my baby?

I know!

They probably

did this

to target me and my baby!

I can't fall for their evil scheme!

If you can think of that,

you should take even better care of your child.

Don't try to convince her

If you want to make a fuss, go ahead

I'm telling you

If you lose the child, it's God's will

If you're unhappy,

you can write a letter

and ask Northern Han to bring you back.

What do you mean by that?

You want to

to get rid of me, right?

Fine!

I'm telling you

I'm not going to cry or make a fuss

I will sit here calmly for the baby

to upset the two of you!

I won't fall for your schemes!

What are you doing?

When have I ever

touched something like this?

Here

we have no one to serve us.

If you don't do it yourself, who will do it for

you?

If you don't do work,

then tonight

you will sleep on a dirty bed.

Your majesty

I have already followed your orders

and sent Han Cheng emperor

to Zheng Nan Palace.

I can finally relax now.

Nobody was alarmed about this matter?

Don't worry, your Majesty.

I followed your orders.

Other than those 20 imperial guards,

no one else knows a thing.

Meng Qi You has always been arrogant

We deceive him using schemes

and force.

Did he not

resist at all?

When Han Cheng Emperor returned to the kingdom

he brought two women with him.

Princess Di Lian is one of them

Perhaps he was afraid she would get hurt,

and therefore did not resist.

What did you say?

Sister Yu is back too?

Yes.

I was going to say

why would this Meng Qi You

be so obedient and not resist at all.

So it's because

that wretch is holding him back!

I won't allow you to say that about Sister

Yu!

She is Princess Di Lian,

as declared by the Imperial court!

It's good that you know.

She's your Imperial sister now.

Don't have any wishful thoughts.

What wishful thoughts could I possibly

have?

I want to see them

Make preparations. I want to go see my sister.

The Emperor can't go!

I'm the Emperor.

You dare to stand in my way?

I dare not.

But you must think clearly

Whoever has associated themselves with

Pan Yu,

have not had good outcomes.

If the Emperor goes to visit her,

and something happens,

don't ask me to help you clean up the

mess!

You

Since his return,

Han Cheng Emperor has been placed in Zhen Nan palace.

Your majesty need not worry

But that Zhen Nan Palace doesn't have

the service of any eunuchs or palace

maids.

No matter what,

Han Cheng emperor is still your blood brother.

Food and expenses

should exceed those of average nobles.

Perhaps...

some eunuchs and palace maids

should be sent over to serve him.

Father!

We're holding Meng Qi You

under house arrest.

He must hate us right now

If you let him eat full and gain energy,

isn't that giving him the chance

to rebel?

Exactly!

Big Brother is highly skilled in martial arts.

He can just jump over the wall

Will Zhen Nan Palace be enough to

contain him?

No, no...

I think

we must have him wear a steeI chain,

so that he can't escape.

What's the use of steeI chains?

They can still be broken

If you ask me...

why not break his legs?

This will settle it once and for all

What a crueI heart you have!

Greetings, Empress Dowager.

A thousand years of good fortune upon

you, Mother.

Emperor.

Do you really wish that I'll have

a thousand years of good fortune?

The big brother who went to war for you,

you've put him under house arrest.

Makes one blush with shame

When I think about

how cruel-hearted you've become...

My heart chills

Where do you expect

Mother's good fortune to come from?

Mother-

Release your big brother

Dispute between brothers,

will destroy and bury the bond between

them.

This will attract comments and

remarks amongst the Imperial court,

and will damage your reputation.

He can't be released!

Ever since the ancient times,

the losing competition has always been

the "criminal".

Although Meng Qi You went to battle

in place of the Emperor,

not only did he not win,

he was captured and made a prisoner.

It's harmed the reputation of the state.

The Imperial Court put in a lot of effort

That is already a great service to him.

The Emperor didn't kill him,

which is already showing great mercy.

As the head of the six palaces,

how dare you instigate conflict between

and encourage him to kill his own

brother?!

Since Gu Gu also calls me

head of the six palaces,

you should stay in your empress dowager palace

to look after yourself,

and stay out of other's business!

Gu Gu, don't glare at me

If you were to call me cruel,

without Gu Gu to set an example,

I wouldn't have

anyone to learn from.

Du Ru Hai!

Here

I order you to carry out my decree

Take troops to open the gates of Zhen Nan palace

and release Han Cheng Emperor Meng Qi You!

You dare defy my orders?!

Reporting to Empress Dowager,

the Emperor governs the imperial court.

It's best if Empress Dowager doesn't interfere

Mother!

I didn't think that Ma Fu Ya

would really succeed in saving Meng Qi You.

News of Meng Qi You's return

the Emperor has covered up from court subjects.

But paper cannot contain fire

The news will spread very quickly

Everyone praises

Princess Di Lian for being an excellent improviser,

not only saving Han Cheng Emperor

but also returning herself intact.

She did return

But whether or not she is intact

is hard to say.

There's something else

Milady must be happy to hear.

Speak

I heard

that Empress Dowager ordered the Emperor to release Meng Qi You.

Not only did the emperor refuse,

even Du Ru Hai

stopped listening to Empress Dowager's orders.

Really?

Yes, even Empress Du Wan

publicly disobeyed Empress Dowager

saying that Empress Dowager set the example

for her current actions.

This is called ''every new sovereign has his new aids''

Even her maternal family

is turning its back on her.

Currently Du Wan is head of the six inner palaces

As strong as brother-sister relations can be,

it can't be stronger than father-daughter relations.

Du Fei Hong's son

has been taken away by a woman.

Her big brother has also defected to her niece

She has really run out of steam

Empress Dowager

I will get the imperial doctor

No need, I'm not ill

I'm just terribly upset

Calling the imperial doctor will just make me more frustrated

It won't help relieve my anger!

To think I, Du Fei Hong,

spent a lifetime scolding the inner palace

and put all my energies

into letting my favorite son

take the throne.

I just hoped that we mother and son

could control the power,

and never be bullied by anyone.

I never thought

that in the end,

I would be betrayed by my own relatives.

Empress Dowager

Actually the Emperor is by nature filial

Without a close instigator to influence him,

how could he possibly not listen to you?

I really regret it

I regret giving my maternal family power in court

Du Wan

That wench is really a scourge!

Mo Chou

I'm most worried about You er's safety

Go check on him for me

Yes

I appreciate your trouble

Open the door!

I want to go outside!

What freaking place is this?

Dirty and messy!

And I have to do work!

I can't stay anymore

If I stay any longer,

I will die!

Princess

Go away! It's all because of you.

If it weren't for you,

would we be here

suffering hardship? Huh?!

It's all because of you!

You're fine?

If you're not willing to stay here,

go back to your Northern Han.

You're making me leave?

Did you forget?

Did you forget that

I'm pregnant with your child?

You don't want it...then I don't want it either!

I don't want it!

Stop fussing!

If you normally

cared this much for me,

I would have stop fussing a long time ago.

Catch the assassin!

Catch the assassin! Quick!

I think Hua Ye Ye

came to bring us food.

It's him?

Did someone come to save us?

Qi You

You leave

This place can't confine you

No, I won't leave here

This is my home

I won't leave you here

alone.

I won't leave you

in any kind of danger ever again.

Han Cheng Emperor has endured endless humiliation for his country

Only because the heavens bless Shu Kingdom,

was he able to return safely.

Your majesty should welcome Han Cheng Emperor back

and reward him.

How could your majesty

imprison Han Cheng Emperor

in Zhen Nan palace?

Treat someone with so many meritorious contributions like this?

You must not

insult the imperial family's dignity.

I ask your majesty

to follow the example of virtuous rulers in history.

Apologize humbly to Han Cheng Emperor

and invite him out of Zhen Nan palace.

Grand Tutor Yang, you're familiar with past virtuous rulers

The monarch is above all, so speak cautiously

Be sure not to offend the emperor

You suck up

I will not condescend myself to you!

You...you...

Are you two done arguing?

Retreat when you're done arguing!

I want to rest

Your majesty, please immediately order

Han Cheng Emperor's release.

To protect our Shu Kingdom, Han Cheng Emperor

has made great contributions through his hard work!

You keep mentioning Han Cheng Emperor

If he's indeed that great,

Emperor!

This imperial throne did belong to your majesty

but your majesty refused to lead the war

and thus relinquished the throne to Han Cheng Emperor.

If Han Cheng Emperor hadn't been captured,

this throne should be his!

So you really want me to step down

and give him the throne?

If you're wise,

you should really give him the throne.

You!

Han Cheng Emperor

is indeed

a more capable ruler than your majesty!

Audacious!

You dare speak with such insolence

and insubordination!

I'm telling you!

Don't think that because you're my teacher,

I won't dare kill you!

Come!

Here!

Take him out! Kill him!

Yes

This

Let's go!

You evildoer!

How could I have taught

an unethical

corrupt ruler like you?!

What face do I still have

on this earth?

Your majesty

I didn't think that Meng Qi You had

so many supporters.

In court,

Grand Tutor Yang supported him.

Although he is dead,

who knows how many more court subjects

are on his side.

Emperor still hasn't taken action?

Are you going to wait until after he conspires

and usurps your throne?

But...how can I take action?

Grant him poisoned wine

He will die if he drinks it

and if he doesn't drink it.

But he's my big brother!

Do you want your brother or your imperial throne?

If you don't kill him today,

he will definitely kill you someday!

Emperor arrives

You finally came, Brother Xing

Audacious!

You dare not kneel before the emperor?

Guards!

Seems like big brother is living well

these days.

with a beautiful wife and concubine

Not any worse than me, the Emperor

Your majesty

for you to imprison him here?

Sister Yu

I hate it most

when others lecture me.

I even sentenced that old man Yang to death

You should be more tactful

What did you say?

You killed Grand Tutor Yang?

I'm the Emperor, he's a subject

If I want a subject to die, he must die!

Meng Qi Xing!

Qi Xing

Your big brother has almost died for you many times

Grand Tutor Yang treated you like his own son

Are you still human?

Not only am I human,

I'm a human with feelings and sense of justice.

Which is why I specially came to visit brother

Big brother has everything here

except good wine.

Zhao Gong Gong

Here

Grant the wine

Yes

Meng Qi You, you're giving me poisoned wine?

so that I die?

I remember big brother once said

that if one day

I really have no choice

but to kill big brother,

you definitely won't blame me.

Unfortunately that day is here

If big brother cooperates and drinks it,

I won't make things difficult

for your women.

But if big brother doesn't,

someone else will have to drink it.

Qi You, you can't drink it

That's fine. Then you drink it.

Fine, I'll drink it

Brother Xing

You are already the emperor now

I hope you will stand by your word

and keep your promise.

Then I will drink this wine

But you must let them go

Empress Dowager is here!

Xiao Kang Zi!

The wine that emperor granted...is good wine.

I drank it for Han Cheng Emperor

Xiao Kang Zi can't control himself in the presence of wine

Your majesty, please blame me

Stupid servant!

Your death is not a pity at all!

Your majesty

Han Cheng Emperor and Pan Yu are married

As younger brother,

you haven't toasted

your big brother and sister-in-law on their wedding yet.

You're right

I will personally toast you

You!

Qi Xing

Your big brother married not only me,

but also Princess Lian Si from Northern Han!

If you kill him

and later on the Northern Han troops attack us,

who will block them for you?

Who will help you keep your throne?

Do you want to be ruler of a perished kingdom?

Right! I'm telling you!

I am Empress Dowager Dugu's

only remaining child!

If you dare kill my husband today,

my Northern Han troops will attack southward!

When the time comes,

you will pay for his life with yours!

Fine

Then you just

stay here

and live out your remaining years!

Kang Zi

I'm fine

Kang Zi!

Han Cheng emperor, don't cry

I am only a servant

It's not worth it

No Kang Zi, you're not a servant

You're my brother

My brother

Fu Ya, save him!

Han Cheng Emperor considers me a brother

Kang Zi's life was not in vain

Meng Qi Xing! Summon the imperial doctor to save Kang Zi!

No, no need. Han Cheng Emperor

If you don't become emperor,

the princesses

will be murdered one by one.

You must become the emperor

Become...

Kang Zi

Become the emperor!

Kang Zi!

Kang Zi

Qi You

Don't worry about our safety

Go do what you have to do

Yes, winner takes all

If we stay here, we will be killed sooner or later

Since it is so, you should escape

Escape, then think of ways to save us

No, I won't escape

I want to take back

everything that's rightfully mine!

Subtitles by the QSHF Team @ viki.com

What did you say?

Du Wan and Qi Xing

couldn't wait to make a move?

Yes

The Emperor forced Qi You to drink poisoned wine

but in the end, Xiao Kang Zi drank it for his master.

Those two kids grew up together

Why does the Emperor still not understand

his big brother's personality?

Sister thinks that Han Cheng Emperor will fight back?

This boy Qi You

always yields to softness, never force.

If Qi Xing treats him well,

those two brothers

could probably

live in peace with each other forever.

But now Qi Xing hastily makes a move against him

yet cannot immediately

dispose of him.

This stupid emperor

He thinks that this

will intimidate his older brother.

He really doesn't understand Qi You at all

Grand Concubine Niang Niang praises me too much

but coming out here alone,

it's hard to clap with one hand.

That's why I specially came to find

another hand

to clap with me.

But this is a grudge

between you brothers.

It has nothing to do with me

Based on what, do you think

I would stand on your side?

Based on what?

insatiable desire for power.

Kang Zi

Xiao Kang Zi

Hei Zi

Here

Notify our people

that it's time for action.

Subject congratulates the Emperor

The Empress's pregnancy is going smoothly

In a day or two, she will give birth

Based on her pulse,

I'm 90% sure it will be a son.

I'm going to have a son?

Yes

Great!

You're a fine imperial doctor

Reward!

Thanks your majesty for your kindness

Slowly

It will come in two, three days

Don't hurt my son

When you have your son,

you won't care about me anymore.

I painstakingly

carried him for 1 0 months.

For your precious prince,

know how much I've suffered?

I know you've suffered

Tell me, what do you want me to reward you with?

Our son

will inherit the kingdom in the future.

He will have not just any status

hope that before he is born,

an imperial edict can be made before the court subjects

announcing his status as crown prince.

Done

Lately

I've been so bothered with big brother

I could use some cheering up

Everyone will celebrate for three days

in advance of the crown prince's successful delivery.

My Shu Kingdom finally has an heir!

Thanks your majesty

Beloved, look

Beloved

Your have produced an heir for my Shu Kingdom

I will toast you!

Here

Your majesty

To protect our son,

why don't you

drink this cup of wine for me.

Commander Han The palace is holding a celebratory

banquet.

They've granted you good wine

for everyone to drink!

Thanks Commander Han

Brothers, let's drink!

Come

Fill up! Toast!

Good wine!

Keep drinking! Another cup!

Here!

Toast!

Toast!

Drink until we're drunk!

Fill up! Drink!

Fill up! Good wine!

Fill up! Good wine!

Commander Han...this wine...

Open the gates!

Brothers...kill!

Kill!

Mo Chou

Why is it shaking with the sound of killing outside?

Empress Dowager!

Something terrible has happened, Empress Dowager!

What happened?

Han Cheng Emperor has charged in

with his imperial troops.

He threatens to kill the Emperor!

It's really happening

It's really happening!

Guards!

Guards! Come protect the emperor!

Protect the emperor!

Why is no one here?

What to do?

What to do?

Idiot!

Guards!

Help!

Cousin, don't kill me

I'm not the person who harmed you

He is! It's Qi Xing!

Don't kill me! It wasn't me.

Older cousin

Don't kill me

Husband and wife are birds from the same forest

How can you fly away alone when faced with imminent disaster?

The person who harmed you is Qi Xing

It really wasn't me!

Du Wan! You're so evil!

You put the entire blame

on me!

Are you still fit to be empress?

You can't even keep your throne

What empress is there for me?

You scoundrel!

You dare hit me?!

Enough!

You're about to die, but you still don't know to repent and mend your ways.

Big brother, she came up with the bad ideas

She's the one who should die, not me

Big brother! Big brother, I was wrong.

Big brother, forgive me!

Commander Han, kill him!

Kill him and I'll make you Wang Ye!

You're not fit to be emperor!

You...you're on the same side?

Big brother

For the sake

of our brotherhood,

spare me! Big brother

Younger brother

When you granted me poisoned wine that day,

did you not think of today?

I'm confused

I'm a bastard! I'm not human!

I should be beaten!

Stop acting!

I did not have the fortune

of enjoying your cup of wine.

Today

I will also grant you a cup of poisoned wine

in following with your conduct.

I don't think anyone

will help you drink this cup of wine.

Grant the wine!

I won't drink it!

Big brother

l...I'm your blood brother!

My brother is Xiao Kang Zi

He died unjustly

Now you must keep him company

I won't drink it! Even if I die, I won't drink it!

Big brother, I let you down!

I let Xiao Kang Zi down!

I'll give the imperial throne back to you!

Please spare me!

I'll kowtow for you!

I'll kowtow for you, big brother!

Begging for mercy now is too late!

Xiao Kang Zi

and Grand Tutor Yang are both waiting for you.

Drink the wine

I won't drink it! I won't!

Stop!

Mother! Save me, mother!

He's your brother!

How could you bear to kill him?!

When Brother Xing granted me poisoned wine that day,

where were you?

I didn't know

Not know? How would you not know?

Brother Xing has always been manipulated by you

and directed by you.

Maybe the idea of granting poisoned wine

was also yours, you put him up to it.

Yes

It's mother who wants to kill you!

Not me!

Xing er!

You er, listen to mother

Today your younger son

is forced to drink poisoned wine

and you're heart-broken.

But the many times I've nearly lost my life

For me, did you ever

shed a single tear?

You er

Fine. He won't drink it.

Fine. I will drink it. I will die in his place.

Mother, you really don't understand me

You really think

I would poison this cup of wine?

You really think

I would be so heartless

as to kill my own brother?!

This cup of wine had no poison at all

Hear my command

Meng Qi Xing will be banished from the palace

and reduced to a commoner.

He is never to return to the palace

Go die!

You er!

Xing er!

Mother

Xing er

Do you think

I shouldn't have become this emperor?

Xing er