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[The Virtuous Queen of Han]

[Episode Forty-One]

The kite is flying again!

Mother is watching us again!

Give it to me.

Father, come over here.

Auntie said that Mother is a kite.

She flies higher and higher
until she gets to the skies.

We'll keep her company as she flies.

Yes!

Fly quickly!
Fly to the skies!

Fly!
It's flying so high!

The kite is flying so high!

It's flying!

It's flying high!

Before Jia Er was married,
we flew a kite together.

At that time, I thought that
she was delicate and fragile

just like Jia grass in the water.

I didn't know that she had the
courage to get close to the skies

and the valiance to die for love.

I once doubted whether it was a
god-sent marriage for the both of you.

It is only today that I realize

the gods will only give
one the opportunity.

The outcome of it is
up to the person.

I can understand her years of grievances

loneliness, tolerance, and contribution.

From being a frail maid who
worked under another's roof

to becoming a mother of three
and the wife of Great General.

She managed a whole household.

She must have had... numerous worries.

But at all times...

she's always welcomed me
with a wonderful smile.

She is a lot stronger
than we thought.

Look!
The kite is flying so high!

It's flying!
The kite is flying so high!

Be at ease to soar high.

I am the skies,
and you are the kite.

Even if we are separated by death,
we can still be close to each other.

It's flying so high!

Mother has flown up
to the skies again!

Jia Er, this is your husband.

The husband who lived with you
and lived in your heart.

You were born like a reed,
but when you passed away

you left an oasis in the heart of your
husband who fought in the deserts.

Jia Er would be happy to see Wei Qing
and the children back on their feet.

She would be even more happy
if you could forget your sorrows

and return to your old cheerful self.

Great General,
Princess of Pingyang has arrived.

Greetings to Princess.

I am here to congratulate you on
your seventh victory in a row

and your safe return.

Thank you for your concern,
Your Highness.

I was just carrying out my duties
as entrusted by His Majesty.

I recently received
some styrax incense.

I remember that Shen Jia used
to like this sort of incense

when she was in Pingyang Manor.

I brought some over
especially for her.

It is a small token from me.

This incense consists of a collection
of all sorts of fragrances.

It can ward off evil spirits
and bring in goodness.

It is suitable to be offered
to Shen Jia in memorial.

I remember that Jia Er liked adding
sandalwood incense to styrax incense.

It brings out the
sweetness of its aroma.

You've kept her
preferences in mind.

I believe she must feel
comforted in heaven.

This Jia Chamber is set up for Jia Er.

It naturally has to be set up
according to her preferences.

Whenever I come here,
it feels as if she is still alive.

The dead is already dead.

You should stop grieving.

Jia grass, vitality.

Although Jia grass is a weed,
it grows swiftly.

It creates a land of vitality.

She seemed as if she
were light as a feather

but she was willing to sacrifice her
life for her husband and the nation.

Her heroism is as great
as the mountains.

Shen Jia is truly a
role model for women.

I thank Your Highness for your
compliments on behalf of Shen Jia.

If Jia Er knows that Your Highness
regards her so highly

she will be very happy.

I truly respect her.

I envy her.

There aren't many who are
as fortunate as she was.

You were very fortunate to have
married such a woman.

It is indeed my great fortune to
be able to marry Jia Er.

I once prayed to the gods

to bless me and Jia Er
a lifetime together.

But my fate wouldn't allow it.

Sometimes, I really wish time had
stopped when she was with me at camp.

We gazed up at the stars, side by side.

I have once seen my
grievances as a nightmare.

Actually, everything is a dream.

Even if you can't bear to
wake up from a sweet dream

you have to turn that
dream into a memory.

Just keep it deep in your heart.

I've let go of my nightmare
and started a new life.

Hopefully, you can also
let go of your sweet dream.

You're absolutely right,
Your Highness.

The dream is over and the sun rises.

It is the beginning of another day.

- Get out of my way!
- Marquess of Guannei!

You mustn't!
Great General is...

I don't care!
I want to see Wei Qing now!

Marquess of Guannei, you...

Marquess of Guannei, what brings you
here to Great General's manor?

I am here for my father!

If it hadn't been for you

why would my father be
stripped of being the vanguard

and left the front to provide
cover for the main forces?

If it hadn't been for you,
why would my father get lost

and fail to meet up with
the army at the designated time?

If it hadn't been for you,
why would my father think

that he had let our ancestors
and all the soldiers down

and killed himself for it?

I have indeed not considered
thoroughly enough.

Old General misunderstood my intentions.

Misunderstood?

My late father was given a difficult
route with twists and turns.

Yet he wasn't assigned a guide!

It is difficult to tell
direction in the deserts.

It is within reason that he got lost
and was late for the meetup.

Why did you send Superior Chief
over to humiliate my father

before His Majesty had
even mentioned his punishment?

I never meant to humiliate General Li.

At that time, I just
wanted to know the truth

in order to report back to His Majesty.

With Great General's intelligence

how would you not know that
my father was proud and unyielding?

He would rather die than be
questioned by some petty official.

You forced my father
to his death.

Your thoughtlessness
is not an excuse!

Indeed.

My late father guarded
the frontier for decades.

The foreign enemies addressed him
as Flying General out of respect.

Despite his merits,
he was never awarded a title.

This battle was supposed to change that.

But all because of you

not only did he fail to claim a merit,
he sinned!

He died in the desert!

In regards to Old General Li's death,
I feel great sorrow.

I feel guilty about it,
but that was never what I intended.

It is truly something I regret.

I only hope that the Li family and I
can let go of this personal grudge

and direct our anger at the same enemy.

I don't know how to rid you
of the hatred in your heart.

I...

How dare you!

You dare to disrespect Great General?

Do you know that this slap from
you is enough to have you killed?

Since I dared to come here,
I do not fear death!

How does one not fear death?

Fearlessness is a trait that soldiers
exhibit when facing enemies in war!

It is not to be used as a false front
to act tough and vent your anger!

You offend your superior and
I've tolerated it again and again.

That is because I respected your
father's dedication and loyalty!

In consideration of
the tragic loss of your father

I take it that your reckless behavior
stemmed from your filial affection.

I am not afraid of you.

You've served in the army
with your father for years.

You should know what the punishment is
for offending your superiors

and breaching military discipline.

You should be executed!

If you injured the
Great General Minister of War

who commands the army of Great Han

that is betrayal, disloyalty,
and an attempt to rebel!

Not only would you be executed,
your entire clan would be wiped out!

Old General Li killed himself

in order not to disgrace
his family and his honor.

As the heir of Li family

you have brought unto yourself
the notorious reputation of

ill-mannered, undisciplined,
disloyal, and unfillial!

If Old General was still alive,
what would he think?

As Princess has said

if you are to be
punished for your crime

your clan would be eliminated.

How would you face the entire Li family?

But I can forgive you because
you have lost your father.

I will not have you prosecuted.

This matter is closed.

You're young and impetuous.

You refuse to express your gratitude
in order to uphold your dignity.

Minister of War Great General is
a man of magnanimous tolerance.

He can even tolerate you!

Now that you are Marquess of Guannei

and the only living son of
Old General Li Guang

you should cultivate your mind
and moral character.

Be a marquess that lives up
to what your father taught you

and be worthy of His Majesty's award.

Storm the battlefields and
fight against our enemies

to protect the people of Great Han!

Demonstrate the courage
of the Li family.

If you ever act irrationally
and try to lord it over anyone

Great General might be
able to let you off lightly

but His Majesty will not!

Uncle Duan?

What is Uncle Duan doing here?

I've been waiting here
for you for a long time

to stop you from seeking out Li Gan.

You know that my uncle
was insulted by him?

I do.

Then why are you
still here to stop me?

I want Li Gan to know today

what military ranking
and status mean!

He shouldn't assume that after
he insulted the Great General

who ranks above all officials,
he can get away with it!

I am not the one who wants
to hold you back.

I am here on the Empress' orders.

What?

My aunt?

Auntie, why won't you allow me to
teach that Li Gan a lesson?

Auntie!

Qu Bing couldn't hold his temper again?

Li Gan behaved atrociously
and insulted Uncle.

He was too impetuous!

As his superior,
if I still treat him mildly

I would be disregarding
the military discipline.

Do you know why your uncle didn't
punish Li Gan according to law?

Uncle is too lenient
to his subordinates.

That's why Li Gan dared to
treat him like that.

Moreover, Li Gan was only awarded
Marquess of Guannei

because Uncle asked His Majesty for it!

But he isn't grateful for it
and even injured Uncle!

When this gets out, how is Uncle
going to uphold military prestige?

I didn't expect the roots of
this flower to be rotten already.

No wonder the flower has withered.

The maids must have been worried
that they didn't water enough

so they kept on watering it.

Who knew that it would
cause the roots to rot?

What a pity.

They thought that it
would do the flower good

but now, looking at it,
they have done it harm instead.

It proves that everything needs
to be kept within control.

We shouldn't act too excessively.

Why bother beating around the bush?

Perhaps you think that
I have been flustered.

But I am, after all, a general
who leads the army to war.

The battlefields are dangerous.

If a commander cannot
uphold his military prestige

his subordinates will
not follow his orders.

The entire army would
then be at risk.

Winning the war would
be the last concern.

Qu Bing is right.

But will your actions help your uncle

or make your uncle break his
promise to his subordinate

and leave him with
no military prestige at all?

Since your uncle already
promised not to prosecute him

and Princess Pingyang is his witness

if you approach Li Gan to
teach him a lesson now

won't you make your uncle
go back on his words?

If Great General goes back on his words

how could he possibly uphold
his military prestige?

Are we just going to
let him off like that?

Great General said that
this case is closed.

You should obey his orders.

I'm just worried that those
officers will get cocky

because of Uncle's lenience.

But since Uncle has
already made a promise

I have to respect his decision as well.

And as Auntie has said

if I continue to look into this matter,
I might put Uncle in a tight spot.

I'd better forget about it.

It's good that you've
decided to let it go.

But make sure that you
don't feel bitter towards him.

Your uncle noted that Li Gan
just lost his father.

He isn't being lenient,
but rather thoughtful.

As a commander

the key to defeating the enemies
is indeed courage and strategy

but force and status
will one day decline.

Only the power of good
virtue will increase in time.

That will motivate the subordinates
to follow willingly and fight.

It will also win the trust and defense
of His Majesty and his subjects.

I understand.

Auntie can stop preaching now.

All right then.
I'll let you off this time.

I owe it to Duan Hong for
intercepting him and bringing him over.

Otherwise, Qu Bing was sure
to get himself into trouble again.

Qu Bing is the one who can see
the whole situation as it is

and let go of his hatred.

Duan Hong, why don't you stay
and have dinner with us?

I'll have my men prepare more
good wine and dishes.

Good! That is a great idea!

I'll drink until I drop with Uncle Duan

to rid me of the anger
that I have suppressed.

Your Uncle Duan will have
to keep you company then.

I'll send my men over
to fetch your wife.

Doesn't she come to the palace at
regular times to bring things to you?

She should be around today.

Yes, Uncle Duan is often
very busy at work.

You don't often go back home.

You usually stay at your
office here in the palace.

You've made Auntie make
such errands to the palace.

You should keep her company later.

Of course.

- Bottoms up!
- Bottoms up!

Uncle Duan, here is a toast to you.

This is indeed good wine.

I've heard that Sister-in-law
is very skilled in cooking.

Now that I get to taste it today,
the dishes are rich and delicious.

Thank you for your compliments,
Your Highness.

Your Highness cooked in the kitchen,
and even made steamed bread yourself.

I am truly impressed.

I did it for my nephew,
who loves the steamed bread that I make.

Auntie, don't say that.

There are also Uncle Duan's
favorite chestnut cakes here.

By the way, the ocarina
has been repaired.

I've put it in your office.

Thank you for the hard work.

What happened to the ocarina?

I dropped it accidentally,
and it cracked slightly.

I know that my husband's played it for
many years now, and really cherished it.

It must have
a special meaning.

So I selected a few
craftsmen and had it repaired.

Duan Hong treasures his possessions.

The ocarina is the musical
instrument that he plays often.

He must cherish it very much.

Fortunately, the word 'peace' that
was engraved on it was not damaged.

Otherwise, Duan Hong would have
been even more upset.

It is that ocarina?

It is already very old.

If it gets damaged
again, don't repair it.

I'll order the craftsmen
to make a new one.

I can also get them to engrave
words of blessing on it as well.

That ocarina was a gift
from Your Highness?

Duan Hong was going away to
the western regions on a mission.

I wanted to give it to him to
bless him with safety and peace.

In the end, I only managed to
give it to him when he returned.

Auntie, I've heard about it.

Auntie and Uncle Duan played in
harmony with zither and ocarina.

But I've never had the honor to
listen to your performance.

I wonder if I have the honor to
hear you both play a tune today?

Duan Hong, why don't I send Ming Yue
to bring your ocarina over?

I've placed it on his desk.

- Go.
- Yes.

But I haven't played
the zither for a long time.

I might be a bit rusty now.

I've long heard that Sister-in-law
was the best zither player in Huainan.

Why don't the both of you play together?
That's even better.

That sounds good as well.

Allow this rough-neck here to
enjoy a refined performance.

Actually, I haven't tried playing
a duet with my husband yet.

Auntie, the both of you are
by each other's side at all times.

How could you have not
played a duet together?

Auntie must be too shy to
perform in front of us.

Qu Bing, how can you
tease your elders?

I'll perform instead then.

All right.

After all that, you are still
playing a duet with my aunt.

Who knew that Fei Luan now
has his own child as well?

The birth was very successful.

Yes.

Time flies.

Fei Luan was born
right before my eyes.

But now he has his foal by his side.

Such matters as birth, death,
illness, and old age

the ebb and flow of the tides
are similar to that in one's life.

Flowers may bloom but
they will always wither.

But after they wither,
they will bloom again.

One is past one's prime,
and yet it flourishes again.

Even if all the flowers wither

there are still all sorts of other
organisms growing and thriving.

The cycle of life never ends.

Your Highness seems to have
forgotten about something.

What is it?

I remember that when we
delivered Fei Luan

we promised to be his bosom friends.

- Then...
- We'll name his child.

What do you think
we should name him?

It says in the Book of Changes

'emergence of life as being
the process of change.'

The best of horses is
called 'Jun.'

Why don't we name him Jun Yi?

'Y', a representation
of width and greatness.

The width of life lies
in its continuity.

The greatness of life lies in
its continuous changes.

I hope that Jun Yi can inherit
his father's personality.

Gentle and robust.

I also hope that he can
surpass his father

and gallop through greater fields.

May his life be continued through
the generations to come.

I also hope that our children
can always stay healthy

and lead a better life than we did.

My three sons are more and
more mature and filial now.

Every day, I watch them grow.

They make me feel so much at ease.

Xiang Er is also very filial.

He is now my biggest support.

Actually, I have to thank you.

You let me witness the birth
of Fei Luan that day.

That was when I had the
experience of being a mother.

It was then that I
decided to raise Xiang Er.

Now that I have him as my company,
I don't feel lonely anymore.

Nothing is as precious as kinship.

Your Highness should visit him
in Pingyang County more often.

Indeed.

Don't forget about the matter
that I've asked you to handle for me.

- Madame Wang.
- Madame Wang.

You are both here to pick flowers?

If only I could be as carefree
as you are, that would be great.

Madame, you're going to have
dinner with His Majesty later.

Then you also have to
take care of Second Prince.

How could you have such leisure?

You have to wear such a heavy
hair accessory as well.

That's even more tiring.

This was bestowed to me by His Majesty.

I wouldn't dare not wear it.

That day when I was
told to pick out the gifts

I didn't want to take so many either.

But His Majesty kept
telling me to choose more.

So I had to take more and wear more.

His Majesty allowed you to pick out the
gifts before the other concubines did.

It's obvious that he
is very attentive to you.

This is indeed the gods' favor.

It is such great kindness
from His Majesty.

Madame Wang's hair
accessory is really luxurious.

But the Empress must have
a lot of these accessories as well.

Of course!

His Majesty dotes on the Empress so much.

It's just that
Her Highness is very modest

so she doesn't make such
a huge fuss about gifts.

Idlers like us should just head back
to dry these flowers to make wine.

- We'll take our leave, Madame Wang.
- We'll take our leave, Madame Wang.

Sister, it is all right.

Feelings change with the circumstances.

It has always been so,
since the ancient times.

Even if the Empress has
something precious now

I'm afraid that she won't
be in the mood to enjoy it.

You're referring to Great General

being slapped by General Li Guang's son?

The strangest thing is that

if His Majesty truly dotes on
the Empress that much

why didn't he punish the person who
insulted his beloved wife's family

and uphold justice for
Great General Wei?

Do you mean that the Empress
is no longer in favor?

Didn't I say that it is fairly normal
for one's circumstances to change?

These changes in the imperial court

can be reflected in the rise and
fall of concubines in the harem.

Empress is indeed kind and forgiving.

But she might be implicated
by her close kin?

Exactly!

Great General made a veteran
officer take his own life.

That Huo Qu Bing took advantage of
his aunt and uncle's authority

to throw his weight around
and use his power to do evil.

He's always showing off.

He even injured our brother!

I had just entered the harem
then and had no other choice

but to tie our brother up
to admit his mistakes.

Now that I think about it,
my heart aches.

He that does evil shall find evil.

When he is no longer in power,
we'll have him strung up

and give him a good beating
to ease our grief.

The evil doer is here!

Who wants to beat me up?

I am an evil doer.

I am here right now.
Why don't you hit me?

Do you both have nothing
better to do in the harem?

You dare to stir up enmity and gossip

to incriminate important imperial officials?

Are you both tired of living?

Minister of War...

It is just a harmless conversation
between two women.

Please forgive...

Sister, what's wrong with him?

I don't know!

Qu Bing!

Qu Bing, you're awake?

- Your Majesty...
- Lie down!

Come forth, Minister of imperial
medical affairs!

Minister of War is conscious!

Greetings to Your Majesty.

Don't stand on ceremony.

Why did you faint so suddenly?

I'm fine.

It's just a relapse of my old ailment.

Your Majesty, Minister of War
has caught a cold

so his veins suddenly contracted

and caused him to faint from
the air compression in his chest.

His pulse is smooth once again.

He will be fine after taking
a few doses of medication.

Go and prepare it quickly.

He must be properly
nursed back to health.

Yes.

You don't have to be worried.

I'm really all right.

Didn't I pass out all
the time when I was little?

I am all right now!

So you were born with this
illness that causes you to faint?

But aren't you already cured?

He was born very sickly.

That is why he was named Qu Bing.

Sadly, no one knows what
causes this illness.

All the famous physicians said that
practicing martial arts would help.

He's been practicing martial arts and
horseback riding with me and Wei Qing

so he hasn't felt faint often.

Who knew that he would
have a relapse now?

When he used to pass out like this

I was always worried that he would
no longer regain consciousness.

There was one time where he lost
consciousness for a very long time.

Whenever I think of that now,
it makes me shudder.

Auntie, you were
actually deceived back then.

There were many times that
I would pass out to deceive you.

Because every time
I regained consciousness

you would make me anything
that I wanted to eat.

So I pretended to pass out

so that I could get you to
make steamed bread for me.

Uncle knows about this as well.

We used to work together and
deceived you so many times!

We're worried about your health.

Why have you dragged me into trouble?

Do I look like I am unwell?

I'm not that sickly child anymore.

Here, I'll demonstrate a
few kicks and punches.

Just let me know whenever
you want some steamed bread.

You don't have to pretend to
pass out and frighten all of us.

I know!

I'm not afraid of any
enemies or armies.

But I'm scared that
Auntie will lecture me.

I was young and ignorant then.
I won't do that anymore.

Who could have guessed that
the commander of a great army

would pretend to be ill in order
to get some steamed bread?

I pretended to pass out in
order to get steamed bread.

Auntie was deceived
and believed me.

That was but a moment's anxiety.

But I'm afraid that some
people put on a false front

in order to get way more
than what I asked for.

It seems that our Minister of War
isn't here for steamed bread

but he has something else
on his mind to say to me.

Before I passed out that day,
I ran into Madame Wang

and her sister in the garden.

They were talking about
the Wei family's decline

and how Empress is no longer a favorite.

I witnessed them both
plotting against you.

They are not only competing
for His Majesty's favor

but also authority.

Madame Wang isn't actually
a mean person by nature.

When I picked her to be a concubine,
she had nothing with her.

But she was willing to sacrifice
herself for her family.

Now, I can tell that she truly
loves His Majesty and her son.

The benevolent see benevolence.

Auntie is so virtuous that can you
only see the kindness in everyone!

But I did worry that her childhood
poverty would make her too competitive.

She could easily lose her bearings.

That would compromise her own
interest and those of others.

She is especially prone to being
manipulated by others.

It turns out that Auntie is already
aware of this situation?

Some time ago, when Ju Er and Hong Er
were alone in the chamber

Hong Er was injured for no reason.

I've always thought that
it was quite suspicious.

Perhaps... someone was also
behind all this.

I will look further into this matter.

I'll also talk to Madame Wang
when I have the time

and give her some guidance.

I hope that she can manage
to stay true to herself.

These hair accessories
are really heavy.

They make my neck so sore.

When we were in
Beautiful Lady Jia's halls

we made her and Lady Yao so mad
that they flushed with rage.

It is worth it.

That is true.

I definitely have to show everyone
what His Majesty rewarded me.

Since Huo Qu Bing fainted,
I rarely see him come to the palace.

That Huo Qu Bing might seem strong,
but he fainted just like that.

Who knows?

He might just die
suddenly one day.

Empress has left the palace to
make offerings to Empress Dowager.

I don't even have to greet her
every day these days.

I've been leading a life
of comfort and ease.

In my opinion,
the Wei family is sure to decline.

Otherwise, why would anyone in
Huo family fall sick so easily?

It seems that His Majesty will soon
no longer dote on the Empress.

That is why the Empress went to
make offerings and pray.

To hope that His Majesty
will stay by her side.

His Majesty no longer
dotes on the Empress.

Then you will be his only favorite.

That would be great!

Sister, if I could be His Majesty's
one and only favorite

I could then feel relieved.

Madame, His Majesty just sent
someone over to say that

he is holding a banquet at
Jiaofang Palace tonight.

He's invited Madame
and Miss Wang Sang over

to enjoy some delicacies that
the feudal kings have endowed.

I understand.
You are dismissed.

Yes.

Sister, why didn't His Majesty
ask us over to Feichang Palace?

Or come over to Phoenix Halls?

Why would he ask us to taste
the delicacies at Jiaofang Palace?

My dear sister, His Majesty would
like to spend time with you.

The most luxurious and exquisite
palace in the entire harem

is definitely Jiaofang Palace.

While the Empress is away,
His Majesty uses this chance

to summon you over to Jiaofang Palace.

That means you hold a position in
His Majesty's heart

that is as important
as the Empress!

You should dress up!

Greetings to Madame Wang.

His Majesty is attending
to an urgent matter.

Please have a rest here in
Jiaofang Palace first

and enjoy the tribute of fruits.

His Majesty will be here in four hours.

Please tell His Majesty

that he can handle the
national affairs with ease.

He doesn't have to worry about me.

I will be waiting here patiently.

Yes.

It's such a pleasure to be
waiting in Jiaofang Palace.

This is really lovely.

It's light and sweet.

This is indeed top-quality wine.

If I can keep on enjoying
these wonderful delicacies

and hold on to this favoritism forever

that would be great.

You have such an adorable little prince.

You are sure to be able
to be loved forever.

Look. We are now in Jiaofang Palace

and don't you feel like the
mistress of this palace?

Here is the Empress' throne.

Its glamour corresponds with
the majestic air of the palace.

It seemed so far-fetched
in the past.

But now I can finally
touch this throne.

The throne is so exquisite and majestic.

I wonder what it is like to sit on it?

Sister, why don't you give it a try?

If His Majesty doesn't see you as
important as the Empress...

Why would he ask you over to
meet up at Jiaofang Palace?

Try the throne out quickly.

Perhaps the throne will be yours soon.

You're just trying it out now.

Happiness and peace to Empress.

I especially came to
greet Your Highness.

Sister, it's as if I can see all
the concubines and servants

bowing to me in this palace.

Greetings to Your Highness.

You may rise.

Wang Sang, you deserve credit for
taking care of Crown Prince Liu Hong.

I shall award you the title of Princess,
with lands of ten thousand households.

Thank you for your kind
rewards, Your Highness.

This throne is indeed comfortable.

Now that I've sat on the throne,
the dizziness that I've been having

is suddenly all gone.

Is that so?

Is it that comfortable?

Sister, do you want to give it a try?

Warm blessings to my sister.

Don't stand on ceremony.

Now that I am honored as the Empress

I have to get rid of villains
and punish them for His Majesty.

The Wei family takes
power and acts obnoxiously.

They all deserve to die.

Wei Qing killed Li Guang and his son,
so he should be executed.

That Huo Qu Bing
is insolent and despicable.

He should be flogged fifty times

and then he is to be tied to
a scalding hot pillar in public.

Such an atrocity!

Audacious women!

You dare to take the Empress's
throne without authorization.

What are you up to?

Get down on your knees!

- Please forgive us, Your Majesty!
- Please forgive us, Your Majesty!

I have no intention of usurpation.

It was just an act of ignorance.

I saw that no one is here so
I just wanted to give it a try.

I wouldn't dare to do it again!

My sister was just being playful.

I beg Your Majesty for forgiveness!

You plan to escape the death
penalty of usurpation

with the excuse of playfulness?

It's fun to play with
the Empress' throne

and punish my important
subjects with the death penalty?

It's fun to tie my warrior to a hot pillar?

No wonder you are accused with
the intention to usurp the Empress!

All this fun that you had just exposed
your deepest and darkest desires!

Please have mercy on us, Your Majesty!

I was really just curious.

I saw that this throne seemed
to be able to cure dizziness.

That was why I tried it.

Ridiculous!

Do you take me as a fatuous
emperor who is blind and deaf?

The moment I saw the
expression on your face...

I knew right away how vicious
and evil you really are!

The internal strife in the harem are
always caused by people like you.

You committed the crime
of absolute disrespect.

You will not be pardoned!

- Your Majesty...
- Don't you dare plead for her!

- Guards!
- Present!

Drag these two people out!

Wang Sang is to be beheaded right away!

Wang Yan is to be taken
back to Phoenix Halls

to await my final verdict!

- Yes!
- Please spare me!

- Please spare me!
- Move!

- Please spare me, Your Majesty!
- Your Majesty!

Sister! Sister!

- Your Majesty!
- Sister! Save me!

- Sister!
- Move!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, please spare my sister!

We didn't mean any harm!

We never had any
intention to usurp the Empress!

Please spare us, Your Majesty!

Stop finding excuses!

You indulged your sister
and have ulterior motives!

I only spared you from death
because you are Hong Er's mother.

I will give Hong Er the
title of the King of Qi.

Tomorrow, you shall go with
Hong Er to his territories.

You can be the Queen Mother of Qi!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!
I know that I have done wrong!

Drag her away!

- Yes!
- Your Majesty!

Move!

Your Majesty!

Hong Er...

Both of them have now left
Chang An for good...

I know that you couldn't
bear to do this to them.

Don't worry. Qi State is a very
crucial state geographically.

Its city is very big.

The capital, Linzi City,
has a hundred thousand households.

It is a great place with an
abundance of land and resources.

I have not treated her badly.

The luxury of life is perhaps the
beginning of a corrupted mind.

In the first place, she sacrificed
herself for her family in distress.

She was kind and pure-hearted.

But now she is...

People change easily,
and their minds are hard to fathom.

Even a timid and frail woman like her

had usurpation in mind
after being favored.

If Qu Bing hadn't exposed
her true intentions to me

she might have got even
haughtier in the future.

Then the harem would be in chaos.

Qu Bing is the one who
appealed to Your Majesty?

Qu Bing has always been by your side,
and was taken great care of by you.

It is only right that he is
concerned about you.

It is normal for concubines to
compete with each other for favor.

But if they discuss imperial
officials behind Your Majesty's back

act extremely haughty,
and speak disrespectfully of the Empress

you can judge a person's
heart by their words.

I'm afraid that they will become
the origin of chaos in the harem.

Whether they will cause
future chaos or not

a test will tell.

In the past, I was the one who took
care of him, and worried about him.

But now, he is the one who
is worried about me.

He is eager to protect me.

What worried me was that Wang Yan
was accompanied by Wang Sang

who had ulterior motives.

What you were concerned about is
that Hong Er is still young

and does not understand
the ways of the world.

He could easily be
influenced by Wang Sang.

The Wang sisters dared to
covet your position.

Then they would dare to instruct
Hong Er to vie for Crown Prince.

Perhaps that day,
when Hong Er was injured

and Ju Er was accused
of hurting him

Wang Sang was behind it.

Only by sending Hong Er
to his territories sooner

can we avoid strife
between the brothers

and chaos in the palace.

But then Your Majesty will be
separated from your son.

I was born into the
family of emperors

so I have to bear with
this pain of separation.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

You have always had Ju Er's
and my best interests at heart.

There are fewer and fewer
people that I can trust.

I just want to cherish the true
affection that you have for me.

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