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[The Virtuous Queen of Han]

Episode Nine

Mother sat and drank with Zi Fu.

We boarded the boat to cruise on the lake.

Mother also bestowed Grandmother's nectar to Zi Fu.

Before I leave, I have finally resolved one of your dilemmas.

How do you plan to thank your sister?

I definitely have to thank my sister for all the help.

It's just that... the one that I've rewarded this time...

is someone else.

'I command the Marquess of Pingyang'

'Cao Shi, to reconstruct Jianzhang Palace?'

I have already sent out the imperial decree.

I thought you would like this.

My brother knows me very well.

As well as you know me.

I inspected the lands in the name of the Marquess of Pingyang.

I've more or less discovered what his reputation is.

Generations of the Marquess of Pingyang, since the founding of Han

were all awarded with merits and achievements.

But when it got to my brother-in-law...

Although I am a princess, I am just a woman.

I have already done everything I can for him.

I can only blame him for having no ambition at all.

This task that I have given him is tailored to his strengths.

With merits and achievements within his reach, he won't treat this task lightly.

I hope that he can accomplish something for the palace of Han

to continue the good name of the Pingyang Manor.

This will also bring honor to you.

This brother-in-law of yours only knows about terraces, houses

pavilions, and galleries, as such.

You have been really thoughtful with this assignment.

I am at a loss as to what to say.

Please accept this bow from me.

Please don't do so.

If it all goes well for my brother-in-law then it goes well for you.

If it all goes well for my sister, then I can be at ease.

Isn't Zi Fu's brother, Wei Qing, working at Jianzhang Palace?

He was originally from our manor

and knows your brother-in-law's temper very well.

He is quite smart and capable as well.

Why don't you assign him to help with the task as well

so that it makes things easier for your brother-in-law?

I also think that he is quite capable.

I'll let him assist my brother-in-law.

You find him capable despite having only met him a few times?

You obviously love those whom your loved ones love.

Wei Qing should be glad that he has a good sister

who won him the favor of the Emperor.

Don't I have a good sister as well?

- The handiwork must be more delicate. - Yes.

- Yue E. - Present.

Go and pick out some fabrics for me with Tailor Chen.

Choose ones made from the best tufted cotton.

Since I am now in charge of reconstructing Jianzhang Palace

my outfit can't be too shabby or old.

Get me the best and the most expensive ones.

- Those will go well with my status. - Yes.

Wait a minute!

What is this?

Why would you serve dried dates that are chipped?

Marquess of Pingyang is highly valued by the Emperor and given an important task.

Everything in the manor must be perfect so as not to lose our dignified presence.

Yes, I understand.

I am about to start working at Jianzhang Palace.

It's inevitable that I will become a lot busier.

You are all so slow and not alert enough.

How can you serve the Princess well for me?

Marquess!

Marquess.

Princess is home.

Really?

This is great!

Go and clean up other areas.

I'll check on you later.

No dust is allowed to be seen.

- Go on out. - Yes.

My dear wife has worked hard.

I see that His Majesty's imperial decree has been sent here already.

It arrived this morning.

Here, have a seat.

My wife must have made quite an effort for me.

My dear...

I was really worried that you'd get sick from having to run about.

And I was also worried that you might offend both Empress Dowagers.

I really hate myself for not going with you.

That problem is already resolved.

It's a good opportunity that my brother has given you this task.

You have to cherish this opportunity.

Don't worry.

I am sure to follow the footsteps of Xiao He, the Chancellor of Emperor Gao Zu

and have the same ambition that he had when he constructed Weiyang Palace.

I will construct a brand new Jianzhang Palace.

I don't need you to achieve any remarkable accomplishments.

All I ask of you is to be down to earth and diligent.

Then the efforts that I made for you will not be in vain.

I know that.

Have a rest here first.

I've ordered the servants to prepare soup, wine, and food.

After you've washed up, we'll have our meal in the side hall

and have a good, long, chat.

I've especially prepared your favorites

sugarcane wine and braised bear's paw with tofu.

Sure, I'll leave it all to you.

My dear wife, you've lost weight.

You're a princess, but since you married me, you've been pondering plans for me.

I, Cao Shi, am blessed with such great fortune

to have married a virtuous wife like you.

As long as you carry out this task well, and don't let His Majesty down

I will be relieved.

I have nothing to be proud of in my life.

Apart from you.

If the gods have pity on me, they will allow me to die before you do.

If not, without my virtuous wife

I won't be able to live on my own for long.

What are you doing?

Greetings to my two sisters.

I'm picking some flowers to make sachets.

You're making sachets to please His Majesty?

Look, we aren't as thoughtful as she is.

No wonder we aren't as favored as she is.

You misunderstand.

I am making sachets for all of the concubines.

Really? Are you really so kind?

You're very thoughtful.

When did we start having such lowly plants here in the palace?

Exactly.

Sister Jia, look at these plants. Lowly bred, lowly raised.

They just randomly grow in the wilderness and mountains.

Even if their flowers do bloom, they aren't colorful or beautiful.

They couldn't be compared to the fresh flowers here in the palace.

Are you mocking us by using those plants to make sachets for us?

These flowers may be grown in the wilderness but their fragrance is stunning.

People always use them in sachets.

Do you have the right to speak?

- Slap her! - Yes.

- You're too mean! - Sister...

- How audacious! - Sister!

- Warm blessings to the Empress. - Warm blessings to the Empress.

You may all rise.

- Thank you, Your Highness. - Thank you, Your Highness.

You have no regards for hierarchy.

Exactly! A mere servant dared to talk back.

Your Highness, not only do they mock the concubines

but also talk back and fight back.

We must teach them a lesson properly this time.

Tell me. Should I punish her, or the both of you?

You have both been in the harem for years.

You have both been awarded titles.

Yet you disregard your status and openly pick on others.

It's easy to bicker and it's easy to humiliate others.

But is this how we get along in the harem?

Is this what His Majesty would like to see?

Now that I'm here, you are both still trying to sow discord.

Do you still respect His Majesty, or me, the Empress?

Please forgive us, Your Highness.

You deliberately picked on Lady Wei.

So you should be apologizing to her.

Your Highness, please do not blame my two sisters.

They were just speaking their minds.

They were right.

Wild flowers are indeed not as colorful as flowers in the palace.

They just wanted to teach me about hierarchy and manners in the palace.

I have learned much.

I would just like to get on harmoniously with everyone

and establish sisterhood with all.

You are indeed the one on His Majesty's mind.

You're kind and you know your place.

Instead of bickering and gossiping

you might as well work on your manners and virtues.

We will follow the teachings of the Empress.

We have had misunderstandings in the past.

Like I have just said

His Majesty would not wish for their to be disturbances in the harem.

Let us get along well with each other without any grudges

and serve His Majesty together, all right?

You are too kind.

All I ask for is that Your Highness understand my sentiments.

Do not worry. I could tell that from a long while ago.

Not only do you share His Majesty's burdens but also treat the others well.

You're sharing my burden. That makes you a good sister of mine.

From now on, I wouldn't like to hear about rumors of fighting in the harem.

Everyone should be of one mind, respect each other

and serve His Majesty. Understand?

We will obey the Empress' preaching.

Come over here!

Here, come on over.

Put it here.

- Be careful! - I know.

Mother, these are all sent over by the Empress.

You didn't expect this, did you?

Jia Er, we can accept all the gifts.

As for the food... I wouldn't dare to eat it.

Who knows if there is any...

Do you want to die?

Uncle Yi!

Are you all right, Uncle Yi?

The food is fine, but I almost died when you slapped me on the back!

I'm just worried that it might be poisoned.

These are all bestowed by the Empress and you dare to say they are poisoned?

Don't worry.

What is the current situation? The Empress wouldn't dare to stir up any trouble.

If she does, she is as silly as you are!

Have some!

This is such an odd world.

Empress Dowager has just bestowed nectar to Zi Fu and took her on a boat cruise.

The Empress was waiting for the cat to jump before she made the next move.

Now she is here to win Zi Fu over.

You're so simple-minded.

Look!

It's just like this molten cake.

It might taste sweet on the outside, but the filling is actually savory.

It isn't what it appears to be.

There must be more to this situation than meets the eye!

Uncle Yi, what could it be?

My daughter is asking you a question. Speak up!

You don't know the answer?

All right. Whatever it is, it isn't important.

What's more important is that I finally have the chance

to spend time with them peacefully.

I believe that by treating them with sincerity

given some time, they will acknowledge me.

That's right!

Acknowledge her?

I feel like vomiting whenever I see her!

As the Empress, I even had to please a person of the household?

I had to address her as my sister.

Now that Grand Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager are both impressed by her

how could we possibly sabotage her now?

Those hairpins and earrings are also of great value.

We're letting her off too lightly!

You and His Majesty have drifted further apart.

Jiao Er, you have to keep on being tolerant!

Who knew that this bitch was so crafty?

First she was willing to be slandered as a seductive vixen

and now it's made known that she was just carrying out the Emperor's orders.

She pretended to be wronged and pitiful.

She took all the credit.

It's not fair that I've lost to her!

It's too early to tell who has won yet.

Since she pretends to be generous and well-mannered you have to make use of that.

She is the little boat that can sail you back to His Majesty.

Just treat her as a boat.

Throw her away after you've used her.

Whenever I think of how she pretends to be kind-hearted

I find it so hypocritical!

Harmony?

I hate it!

If it can be harmonious in the harem

then even dogs and pigs can go to heaven!

Get into the water!

Get into the water!

Mother, this is making me so itchy.

I'm getting more and more itchy.

I can't stand it anymore.

This Yuyan powder is a secret formula

of Imperial Physician Xue's family for generations.

Han Yan said that this formula once created a huge response from the public.

A lot of barren women became pregnant! It's very effective!

But Mother, I really can't take it anymore! It's too itchy!

You have to bear with it even if you don't like it.

If you truly want to surpass her, only one word should come to mind now.

Tolerance!

Here!

All right... When I am pregnant with the Emperor's heir

I will have that bitch pay me back a hundred times over!

What are you trying to say by pasting raindrops on to the drawing?

May the rain descend on all. May Your Majesty dote on all.

Do you like pushing me towards the others?

Beautiful flowers and green leaves all need raindrops in order to bloom and prosper.

Only then can it be beautiful in the palace for long.

I know that you can place general interests above all else.

But I wouldn't want you to be upset either.

I won't. I just want harmony in the imperial palace.

Only then can Your Majesty truly focus on his duties.

How could I not fall for someone as virtuous as you?

Even if the rain falls on all and flowers bloom everywhere

I still would like you to know

that I will only gaze upon one elegant orchid.

Your Majesty, the Empress seeks your audience.

- Warm blessings, Your Majesty. - Warm blessings, Your Majesty.

Greetings to the Empress.

Get up.

I didn't know that Lady Wei was here as well.

I've interrupted Your Majesty and my sister...

It is all right.

I was just drawing here, so I summoned Lady Wei to serve me wine.

There are flowers blossoming everywhere in here.

No wonder Your Majesty is in the mood for drawing.

I've just received a pot of tuberose.

This flower only blooms at night and its fragrance is rich.

I'd like to invite Your Majesty over to admire it with me.

Why doesn't Lady Wei come with us?

Thank you, Your Highness.

But I am feeling unwell today and would like to have a rest.

I hope that Your Majesty and Your Highness will consent to it.

Since you're tired, have a good rest then.

Head back to take a rest.

Yes.

You must be upset to see His Majesty leave with someone else?

I'm reluctant to part, but I am not upset.

Wei Qing has just dropped by.

He mentioned the offerings for your mother's birthday anniversary.

He said that your older brother and sisters headed back to Chang An.

They asked if you could join them.

Who knew that a year goes by so quickly?

You didn't make it last year. This year...

Since our siblings have all moved to different locations

we've always looked forward to this day

when we could all get together as a family.

Don't think too much about this.

Once you're in the harem, it's not so easy to leave as you wish.

But I really miss them very much.

Zi Fu, you couldn't join them last year because His Majesty wasn't in the palace.

But His Majesty is here this year.

Moreover, he is so good to you, and dotes on you so much.

As long as you beg him, he is sure to allow you to leave the palace.

That makes sense.

His Majesty's love for me has already stirred up much jealousy.

How could I take advantage of that to break the rules in the palace?

Sister.

Mine is good. Its fragrance is very rich.

- It's osmanthus. - It smells so good.

This is not bad.

Mine is better! It is very colorful.

It's peony?

I've been been feeling dizzy from headaches these days.

My eyes are bloodshot and swollen.

Now that I have your chrysanthemum sachet to relieve the heat

I should be getting well soon.

None of your sachets smell as nice as mine, with king protea flower.

True! Only king protea's fragrance is good enough for the Empress.

- It smells so nice! - It smells lovely!

Let me smell yours.

It's bustling with excitement in here!

Greetings to Your Majesty!

You may all get up!

Thank you, Your Majesty!

It is a full moon tonight and the Empress has invited all of you

to admire the moon with her after dinner.

The Empress is the hostess.

I didn't allow anyone to notify you in advance because I didn't want to intrude.

What is it you have in your hands?

Lady Wei is remarkable.

She picked flowers to make sachets for all of us.

What makes it even more special is that every sachet is different.

They are all specially tailored to everyone's preferences.

You've put a lot of effort into this.

I just hope that they are to everyone's liking.

You can tell by how happy we are with them that your efforts have not been in vain.

Your Majesty, my sister should be rewarded this time.

What does the Empress think I should reward her?

I'm afraid treasures and riches are not to her liking.

I saw a palace maid crying in the corner the other day.

I asked her about it and she told me that she misses her family.

Lady Wei hasn't visited her family since she entered the palace.

I believe Lady Wei must be very close to her family as well.

Could Your Majesty allow Lady Wei to leave the palace to reunite with her family?

No.

She is after all but a person of the household now.

I can't break the rules for her.

I thought that she could have anything that she wanted.

Who would have known...

This feels even better than getting her to leave the palace

to have the Emperor all to yourself.

Exactly! When His Majesty refused, that look of disbelief on her face...

It makes me smile whenever I think of it.

Jiao Er, you mustn't be too relieved.

It isn't like the Emperor to turn her down like that.

Could it be...

The Emperor is still the Emperor.

How could he possibly love only one woman?

Some time later, when he has had enough of her, he will have a new favorite.

However, an Empress will always be an Empress.

He promised never to abandon me.

It seems that he will keep this promise.

Of course, it is best that His Majesty can stay true to his words.

But you must get pregnant and give birth to a prince.

Only then can you secure your position as the Empress.

I know!

Mother, this Yuyan powder is making me itch more and more.

This time, Imperial Physician Xue has fortified the formula.

Its effect is even stronger so you must definitely...

Tolerate!

Mother, by all means, pour in as much as you want.

Wei Zi Fu doesn't seem to be able to stay a favorite for long.

Once I am pregnant with the imperial heir

Lets see how popular she is then.

Yes!

Everything is ready once Uncle Yi gets the grilled meat done.

I wonder what wine Wei Qing and my siblings brought for Mother.

What is the matter with His Majesty?

Even the Empress brought it up...

But he still didn't consent to it.

In my opinion, all men are the same.

They are all cold-hearted.

No matter how much they love you, they still make you abide by the rules.

We mustn't blame His Majesty.

He is, after all, the ruler of the nation. He has to be cautious.

I have the both of you to make offerings to my mother.

It is just as nice.

After we've made the offerings, we'll feast on the food and drinks.

My mother will see us having a good time.

Grilled meats with Sichuan pepper!

- Is everything else ready? - Yes!

It is all ready.

We'll offer wine first, at Orchid Pavilion.

Let's go.

Lady Wei.

His Majesty summons you over to Lake Pavilion now.

I'm afraid Lady Wei is going to be very busy today.

Yes.

Are you bored?

No.

It seems that... it's time to play some music to lift our spirits?

Yes.

Although I couldn't break the rules to let you leave the palace

I could summon them into the palace.

I've been making arrangements in secret.

That day at Jiaofang Palace the Empress mentioned allowing you to leave the palace.

I hesitated then, if I should continue to keep you in the dark.

Now that I see the look of surprise on your face

I know that my decision was right.

You've done very well with the arrangement.

I have to reward you properly.

I actually didn't do much.

All I did was to ask Yi Han and Xi Niang

to decorate this place when Lady Wei left her quarters.

They followed my orders, that's all.

I'm not referring to that.

If it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't know that she meets up

with her family once a year.

I wouldn't have seen such a joyous and excited smile on her face.

I happened to learn about it from Wei Qing and mentioned it to Your Majesty.

I didn't expect Your Majesty to make such an effort.

It is worth the effort.

I had refused to let her leave the palace to visit her family.

When I saw how disappointed and upset she looked then, my heart ached.

I was almost going to tell her about the surprise.

Fortunately, Your Majesty didn't.

Otherwise Lady Wei wouldn't be as happy and surprised as she is now.

She is bound to remember this joy forever.

This is worth making me as upset as she was for quite some time.

I won't stay to intrude on Your Majesty's family gathering.

I'll take my leave first.

Sure.

Do not be so reserved.

This is Wei family's gathering.

I'm just here to join in the fun.

Just be as carefree as you were when you were playing music

after making offerings to your mother.

I will make a toast to you first.

After this drink, we will speak our minds with ease like a family.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

- Thank you, Your Majesty. -Thank you, Your Majesty.

All right, you may all get up.

Bottoms up!

- Bottoms up! - Bottoms up!

The folk song that you sang is very interesting.

Do people sing it very often?

It was written by a teacher in our hometown.

He wrote it so that we could remember the philosophy that he taught us.

He taught very well.

If everyone learned his philosophy of life, the world would be peaceful.

Is this teacher still alive?

I would like to reward him heavily.

We all fled on our own in that rainstorm.

Since then, no one has seen Master Zhou.

It is such a pity.

Besides this folk song that Master Zhou taught you

What other interesting facts and local customs did you have as children?

Tell me about them.

There isn't much.

We are from a poor village, so children practiced writing

on the sands near the fields.

Yes, my sister liked to write on baskets that were used to

dry flowers and fruits in.

My sister learned to write very quickly and very well.

Master Zhou doted on her the most.

That was why children were very jealous of Zi Fu.

But she often said that she would abide by our teacher's lessons.

So whenever she knew that someone felt bad because of her

she would make a huge effort to patch things up with them.

Aren't we supposed to be talking about customs?

Why are you talking about me instead?

I love listening to that.

Continue.

I'll continue then.

My sister's specialty dish is her steamed bread.

Yes, it is a very special steamed bread.

What is so special about it?

I add garlic into the dough. That's why it has more flavors.

It's been almost two years that we haven't had Zi Fu's steamed bread.

If Your Majesty doesn't mind, I'll go and make some steamed bread now.

Uncle Yi Han and Shen Jia will be helping me with it.

It can be ready very soon.

Sure, go ahead.

I'd like to try your steamed bread as well.

Yes.

Don't stop talking because she left.

I really would like to know about interesting facts in local regions.

Continue!

Your Majesty, we loved to light bamboo lanterns when we were little.

We would make boats out of bamboo and write our wishes on them.

That was Zi Fu's favorite game.

- Yes, we often played with those. - Exactly.

We would use them to pray for others.

Bamboo lanterns... I think I've seen her make them before.

- There are petals on the top, right? - That's right.

And there is also...

We also like to play the game of intertwining hair.

Intertwining hair?

Greetings to Your Majesty.

There are thick and thin strands of hair.

This is not the hair of one person.

It is a token of love between lovers.

You carry this token with you at all times.

The owner of the hair must be the loved one that you think of every day.

Who is she?

It is a young lady that I met while I was serving on the frontier.

That lady is now married.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

Do you know how serious it is to lie to the emperor?

Please pardon my ignorance. What is Your Majesty referring to?

I wouldn't dare to lie to Your Majesty.

You told me that you had a relationship with a woman outside Shanhaiguan.

Is that true?

You said that intertwining hair is a custom outside Shanhaiguan.

Is that true as well?

How dare you claim that you did not lie to me?

- Your Majesty, please hear me out! - There's no need for that!

I already have a witness.

Wei Qing!

Your Majesty.

Duan Hong, why have you kept this from me?

The penalty for lying to an emperor is the death penalty!

Duan Hong, Duan Hong...

Have you already forgotten about the games we used to play

in the countryside when we were little?

How forgetful are you?

His Majesty was almost teased by our family.

- His Majesty was nearly embarrassed. - Exactly!

You said that intertwining hair is a custom from outside Shanhaiguan.

But there is such a custom in the central plains as well.

You've played the game before when you were little.

When they brought it up last night, I even refuted.

You had me embarrass myself in front of so many people.

I've really forgotten that I had played such a game when I was young.

All that was on my mind was that relationship I had outside Shanhaiguan.

I never meant to deceive Your Majesty.

I'm sure Your Majesty understands.

I know that you'd forgotten about the childhood games you played.

But I didn't just ask you about folk customs out of curiosity

I really would like to know more about people's lifestyles and traditions.

If you aren't honest with me, wouldn't that be...

I deserve to die.

If I killed for this matter, no one in the imperial court would still be alive.

Fortunately, this happened when I was with Zi Fu's family.

If I had been discussing about matters in imperial court

and was corrected by other officials, my reputation would be marred.

I admit my mistake.

You assisted me in arranging Zi Fu's family reunion.

I had promised to reward you for it, so we'll just call us square.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

- Duan Hong! - Wei Qing!

Do you have a question for me?

Pardon me for asking, but did you really intertwine your hair with another

outside Shanhaiguan?

Of course! How would I dare to lie to His Majesty?

Judging from your close friendship with my sister back then

it's hard to believe that you had forgotten about intertwining hair

with my sister when you were little.

We were still very young then.

It was just some random game.

Why would that be on my mind?

Duan Hong.

Since we've been reunited, I've never heard you mention that relationship.

The relationship was over.

Why would I still bring it up?

If you were me, would you?

That night, His Majesty asked me about folk customs and traditions.

I really didn't know where the custom of intertwining hair came from.

We all played that game anyway.

It isn't really a folk custom so...

I must have thought too much about it.

Please don't blame me, Duan Hong.

Don't worry.

Not to mention that I'd forgotten about intertwining hair

with Zi Fu when we were little

Even if I remembered it, I would never mention it.

Although it was just a childhood game

but who knows if it would have an impact on His Majesty's love for Zi Fu?

I treat Zi Fu as my younger sister.

I would be cautious about anything that could possibly harm her.

Countless villains are ambushing your sister.

We have to be of one mind in order to prevent them from harming her.

Duan Hong!

My Jiao Er will not suffer in vain.

If the Empress gets pregnant

both you and Imperial Physician Xue will be heavily rewarded.

This will surely work.

Imperial Physician Xue's father, Xue Qi, was a famous physician

during the reign of late Emperor Xiao Wen.

With his formula, even a forty or fifty-year-old barren woman

could get pregnant after taking it.

If he is of such great ability

why was he never trusted in an important position?

Your Highness should know about the power struggle in the palace.

The more capable someone is, the more jealousy he attracts.

That was why he could never make a name for himself.

You do have a point.

His Majesty did not allow that songstress to leave the palace.

But he allowed her family to enter the palace.

He is so infatuated with her.

If my Jiao Er doesn't get herself pregnant soon

she will have an even tougher life.

Please don't worry, Grand Princess Dou.

Hot stones as 'yang' and iced stones as 'ying.'

I have been collecting holistic stones for the Empress.

I have even had mines excavated for minerals.

The Empress will soon be pregnant.

I didn't know about the arrival of Grand Master Han.

I was still discussing work so I didn't go out to welcome you in.

Please don't take it to heart.

The Marquess shoulders the great responsibility of

reconstructing Jianzhang Palace.

You do look a lot more lordly than before.

Since I have been graced by His Majesty

how could I look shabby and mar his regality?

I understand that the Marquess is very occupied with work.

I never intended to disturb you.

But I have been sent here to inquire on a matter on behalf of someone else.

May I ask who sent you here and what do you inquire after?

Is there compulsory acquisition of land for the expansion of Jianzhang Palace?

Of course!

Which lands do you plan to acquire?

I was just now discussing that matter.

Here, take a look, Grand Master Han.

There is a huge area of plains in the northwest.

There are rivers surrounding the area which makes it a scenic spot

that is suitable for construction. So...

Do you know that most of these lands belong to aristocratic clans?

That includes relatives of Grand Empress Dowager.

That... So...

Perhaps we can discuss the details of the acquisition?

If there was room for discussion

Grand Empress Dowager's nephews wouldn't have sent me here.

If Marquess plans to acquire land, go for the farmlands in the south.

Acquisition of farmland would bond to impact the lives of the farmers.

That will also have an impact on the government taxes.

Moreover, there are many households in the south so the impact will be huge.

It would take a long time to acquire the lands.

Moreover, the terrain is complicated and difficult for construction.

I am just here to convey a message.

Marquess can decide what you intend to do.

As for the consequences... they are solely yours to bear.

Since those are Grand Empress Dowager's relatives' lands

how could I take their lands?

Although the terrain is complicated in the southern farmlands

it will just require more creativity during construction.

Marquess is indeed very decisive.

You can see the bigger picture.

It's highly appropriate that Marquess was given this task.

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