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[The Virtuous Queen of Han]

Episode 12

Seeing how fragile and weak you are

it's best that you wait for the news back in your palace.

The ones who are most likely to find Wei Qing now

are the Empress and Grand Princess Dou.

I'm the Empress. How could I allow you to throw your weight around here?

As the Empress, I command you to leave now!

I will wait here for my brother!

If my brother does not return

I will die with my unborn child, here in Jiaofang Palace.

- It's on fire! - It's on fire!

Put out the fire immediately!

He can't die! We have yet to receive any orders!

- Put out the fire immediately! - Put out the fire!

Get him! We can't let him get away!

Wei Qing!

Attack!

Duan Hong!

Let's go!

Let's go!

Duan Hong!

Zi Fu?

- What's wrong? - Zi Fu, are you all right?

I'm fine.

It's almost dawn. Why don't you just leave?

Do you think that you can pin this all on me?

Give this a thought.

You won't go back to rest in Orchid Palace, and insist on staying here.

We'll see who gets punished when you have a miscarriage!

Empress, what do you think?

You... Do you really think that I'm scared of you?

Attendants! Carry her out!

Jiao Er! Jiao Er!

Move it!

- Empress! - Empress!

Aren't you afraid that you might hurt me, and cause me to lose my child?

I'll stick by my words.

I'm going to wait here for my brother.

If I don't see my brother, I'll die in Jiaofang Palace.

Don't try to frighten me!

You think that I'm scared?

Fine, you want to die. Let's see if I even care!

- Zi Fu! - Zi Fu!

- Zi Fu! - Zi Fu!

Blood? Blood! Zi Fu!

Summon the imperial physician! Hurry up!

What are you still doing here?

Summon the imperial physician to Orchid Palace!

Lady Wei must not be moved now!

What would we do if the imperial heir is hurt?

Insolent! This is Jiaofang Palace.

You're in no place to raise your voice here!

How can she save her child if she keeps bleeding out here?

Carry her out now.

Get a stretcher here!

- Don't! - Don't touch her!

Do you want both mother and child to die?

Shut up!

Get all Orchid Palace personnel out of the palace now!

Who dares!

Who would dare lay a hand on my woman!

Great blessings to Your Majesty!

Zi Fu!

Your Majesty...

Zi Fu! Summon the Minister of imperial medical affairs! Hurry!

Doctor, is the child safe?

Please save my child.

Please save my child.

Don't be anxious, Your Majesty.

The obstetrician and the Minister of imperial medical affairs are both here.

Lady Wei will be fine.

Will be fine?

Then why were you trying to get her out of Jiaofang Palace?

Your Majesty, it's my fault that I raised my voice at her.

It has nothing to do with Jiao Er.

I was so thrilled to be back in the palace.

I was eager to see my child.

But I couldn't find Lady Wei in Orchid Palace.

That was when I then learned that her brother Wei Qing is missing

and no one knows if he is dead or alive!

I came over to Jiaofang Palace

only to see Lady Wei bleeding and being dragged!

Who can tell me what is going on in here?

Who abducted Wei Qing ?

Why was Lady Wei in Jiaofang Palace?

Why was she going to be dragged away even when she was already bleeding?

Is someone trying to kill Lady Wei? And my child?

So it was the crows stirring up trouble?

No wonder there is no peace in the harem.

Get them all out of here!

How is Lady Wei?

Your Majesty, Lady Wei is fine.

The child is safe. The bleeding was caused by...

Your Highness, Lady Wei bled because of fever and depression

causing a deficiency in her Yin and hyperactivity in her Yang.

The counter-flow of her inner energy and blood caused her to bleed.

She is fine at the moment.

She just needs to rest and take medications as prescribed to keep the child safe.

Your Majesty...

It's all right. I am here with you.

My child...

Don't worry. Our child is safe.

Minister of imperial medical affairs said that...

Lady Wei is just influenced by her cold. Her inner energy and blood counter-flowed.

She just needs to rest well and take some medications.

Where is my brother?

Lady Wei, don't worry.

Empress has already sent out her imperial guards to look for him.

You should be concerned about the imperial heir as well.

Stop being agitated and anxious.

Relax, and wait for the news.

Sister!

Sister!

- Wei Qing... - Sister!

- Brother... - Greetings to Your Majesty...

Don't stand on ceremony. Here.

Sister.

My brother...

I'm fine.

I'm relieved to see you're well.

Where is Duan Hong?

Hasn't he gone to rescue you? Where is he?

I am here.

I ran into them on my way here.

Thank you, Duan Hong.

Indeed, I wouldn't have made it if it hadn't been for Duan Hong.

If he hadn't risked his life to save me

I'd have been dead by now.

Duan Hong!

Duan Hong is merited with his loyalty and courage.

I will certainly reward you heavily!

Your Majesty, I can't take all the credit. Gongsun Ao deserves most of it.

Be careful, Duan Hong!

Duan Hong!

Let's go!

You all deserve merits.

Where are those violent attackers? Have they all been arrested?

I must interrogate them myself!

We rushed all the way back here so we haven't...

- Duan Hong! - Duan Hong!

- Duan Hong! - Summon the imperial physician!

Duan Hong...

- Summon the imperial physician! - Yes!

Duan Hong!

You've come to offer Ping An (safe) peaches in the middle of the night?

What do you mean by this?

You must have sent this gift to the wrong place?

You should send it to Orchid Palace.

We had someone bleeding in Jiaofang Palace a while ago.

Someone passed out here.

Someone even created a havoc saying that he would arrest the culprit.

Everyone is in a panic. Who would feel safe?

Let me ask you this, now that His Majesty is alerted of the matter.

Once your men are arrested who will be fingered when His Majesty investigates?

Your Highness, no one will.

Those who escaped have escaped.

Do you mean to say that those who should escape have all escaped?

Yes, not only have they escaped but also completely disappeared.

There will be no future troubles.

Grand Empress Dowager has decreed that Grand Princess Dou and Empress

are to receive her outside Chuande Palace.

[Chuande Palace]

- Greetings to Mother. - Greetings to Grandmother.

Mother, why have you broken your meditation in the middle of the night?

I couldn't wait any longer!

Mother... Why are you alone?

Where is Empress Dowager?

We heard that there was chaos in the harem

so Empress Dowager had to leave to look into it for me.

We have to find out who stirred up all the troubles!

Jiao Er, why are your hands shaking?

Are you scared?

Could you be involved in this matter?

Who sent out men to capture Wei Qing?

Who made Lady Wei so traumatized and shocked

that she had to bleed out in your Jiaofang Palace?

Who is trying to murder my great-grandchild?

Grandmother...

Haven't I already ordered you to protect Lady Wei carefully?

How did you protect her?

Mother! Mother! We are terribly wronged!

How would we dare to go against your orders?

Do you not dare to defy me or are you just pretending that you don't?

Mother, it's dangerous in the harem.

There isn't a day when no one frames someone of a crime.

Jiao Er attracts enmity.

Without any evidence, how could Mother...

Don't you dare talk to me about having no evidence!

I've been in the palace for decades.

What haven't I been through before?

How could you keep this sort of trick from me?

Jiao Er! Speak up!

I've been meditating here for days.

I hoped that my sincerity could bring blessings to Great Han.

I prayed for an abundance in offspring for the imperial family.

What use is that?

This is all because of my sins!

I have spoiled you both!

Even my great-grandchild was almost harmed!

Mother, even if you are of the same bloodline

there is still a difference of legitimacy.

Don't you dare bring up kinship!

Have you ever thought that should your plan succeed

and the imperial heir was lost, how was I to face the entire harem?

Is the Grand Empress Dowager

to shamelessly accuse Lady Wei of bringing her troubles upon herself?

You're now in Chuande Palace and facing the virtues of all emperors.

You still dare to use kinship as an excuse?

You still speak so forcefully of justice?

The gods are watching you!

The ancestors are present with us.

Why don't you ask them how you should both be punished?

How about being punished by the wrath of heaven?

- I beg Mother for forgiveness! - I beg Grandmother for forgiveness!

His Majesty arrives!

At ease.

Your Majesty.

Here.

The Chief physician said that you just need to take the medication

three more times, and you'll be fine.

You may all be dismissed.

- Yes. - Yes.

Here.

The imperial physician said that although Wei Qing is badly hurt

his injuries are superficial so he should recover quickly.

Duan Hong's internal injuries need time to recover. It will be gradual.

I have already heard about it.

Shen Jia and Uncle Yi have been to visit them.

Uncle Yi made Duan Hong some nourishing soup.

Along with the medications, he should recover faster.

It seems that you know more than I do.

They are both my family.

Family?

The concern and care that you have for your family

gives me pain and jealousy.

Your Majesty...

Did you know that I couldn't eat or sleep for the past two days?

I've been worried that our child might still be in danger.

It is only now that you have recovered your energy and spirits

that I can finally feel relieved.

Your Majesty, this is my fault.

I hadn't taken everything into consideration.

You have always been calm and cautious.

Why would you act on such an impulse and put your child at risk?

You even went to confront the Empress at Jiaofang Palace.

If anything happened to you, you'd have lost your life as well.

I hadn't thought of all that. I just wanted to save my brother.

After my brother was born, my mother left him in my care.

She told me to look after him carefully.

I was just a young child then

but from that day onward, I am bound to my brother in blood and soul.

I'm worried that I'll let my mother down if I don't take good care of him.

I... I never thought that our child would be harmed.

Now that I think about it

should anything happen to our child, I wouldn't have stayed alive.

All right now, don't cry.

Our child is all right now.

From now on, you have to be more cautious.

Even if an extremely serious matter happens, you have to think of me first.

Think of our child.

I know that you've suffered. Someone purposely harmed you.

Don't worry. You have me with you.

I will uphold justice for you.

Your Majesty...

Is this sword really worth stopping me in my tracks?

Your Majesty, since you took the throne

I've been going around looking for valuable materials and craftsmen.

It's taken years to have this sword crafted.

I'm delighted beyond measure that I ran into Your Majesty.

I couldn't wait to hand this sword over to you.

Han Yan, you're indeed loyal to me.

I know that Your Majesty is always thinking about pacifying the frontier

and keeping foreign enemies out.

I went in search of mines and excavated for mineral gems.

This is the first sword that is forged completely with mineral gems.

It will definitely help Your Majesty accomplish your supremacy of the empire.

Just that at the same time Your Majesty is expecting your child.

This is indeed an auspicious sign!

I wish Your Majesty success in everything.

Success in everything?

Do you know what exactly it is that I wish for now?

I want to find out who tried to murder my child!

It is indeed a good sword.

Get up now.

I've scared you?

No...

If you'd been loyal to me with a clear conscience

you wouldn't be afraid that I might behead you.

I consider myself loyal and the gods are my witnesses.

Besides, Your Majesty is as good as your word.

You said that you wouldn't kill Han Yan.

You seem to remember that very clearly.

I remember when Your Majesty was still the Crown Prince.

I was your study-mate.

Once, we were hunting in the woods. You couldn't bear to shoot a fawn.

You asked me then

if I become the Emperor one day, would I still not bear to kill?

Your Majesty told me

even if you couldn't promise that to all people

but to Han Yan, you would never kill me.

It might be a promise that I made as a child

but since an Emperor makes no empty promises

I can only keep my promise.

I'm sure to repay Your Majesty's kindness with my loyalty.

That's good then.

When you make a second sword out of mineral gems, in the future

I'll bestow it to you.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

You're referring to Han Yan?

Offering the sword to you does not tie him to Wei Qing's accident.

I think it does.

Why else would he suddenly offer a treasure, for no reason?

He's already becoming closer to Auntie and Empress.

He claims that he is loyal to me, but to him I am merely a puppet.

He might not really think so.

He could be helping whoever he thinks could give him the most benefit now.

The chief of the bandits has gone missing.

Some of the remaining bandits died in the fight with Gongsun Ao.

All the clues come to a dead end.

There's no reason why we couldn't investigate Han Yan.

That is to say Your Majesty really means to investigate this thoroughly?

Of course.

It's been years and I've never had a child.

Now that Lady Wei is finally pregnant

how could I not investigate if someone intentionally plotted to kill her?

I said that you are not to investigate any further!

- Greetings to Grandmother and Mother. - Greetings to Grandmother and Mother.

Hasn't this matter been cleared up?

Why would you bother yourself with such trifles?

Grandmother has always placed much emphasis on kinship.

Why would you stop me from investigating the culprit

behind the attempted murder of the imperial heir?

You have made it sound too serious.

As far as I know, Lady Wei was gripped by anxiety when Wei Qing was captured.

Who would dare to harm the imperial heir?

The culprit wanted Lady Wei to be gripped by anxiety

and hoped that she would suffer a miscarriage.

If we are to look into this matter, we should blame Wei Qing for it.

He stirred up trouble in land expropriation and

got into a fight with unruly civilians.

They captured him out of revenge, didn't they?

Grandmother, the issue with land expropriation has long been resolved.

I wonder who told Grandmother about that matter.

The culprit could be the one who tried to confuse Grandmother.

You are truly affectionate siblings.

You echo one another.

You care about your siblings, but you've forgotten about your grandmother!

I said that this case is closed.

Do you refuse to listen to me?

It won't do anyone any good if you get to the bottom of this!

I find it really difficult to understand what Grandmother means.

Why wouldn't it do anyone good to seek out the culprit who

stirred up trouble in the harem and attempted murder?

If you end up finding that it was Lady Wei and Wei Qing's

conspiracy to gain authority and power, what would you do?

Grand Empress Dowager, how could you slander someone without evidence?

What evidence do you have to say that someone attempted to harm Lady Wei?

I thought the clues now came to a dead end.

I wouldn't let whoever created a chaos in the harem go free.

You claim that someone is stirring up trouble for personal gains.

Aren't you implying that it is the Empress?

Grand Empress Dowager's words have indeed echoed my thoughts.

If the culprit truly is the Empress what do you plan to do?

Depose the Empress?

If that is so, how could we have such a cruel person in the harem

who attempted to murder the imperial heir?

Then the Emperor will have to be thought of as ruthless and unforgiving.

Which lords and dukes do not know

that your aunt went all-out to convince your father to make you Crown Prince?

Don't you dare forget that there are numerous officials

who share the same bloodline with your aunt and uncle!

Moreover, could you depose the Empress just because you want to?

Empress Dowager, what say you?

I'm the culprit behind Wei Qing's abduction.

If Che Er insists on investigating, just treat me as the culprit then!

My grandson, take a look for yourself!

You've even put your mother in a difficult position.

How is she to face the harem?

Is this the truth that you wish to investigate?

If villains are not removed and justice not upheld

can we face the harem by having partiality?

Great... Great!

Well said!

My grandson has preached me today on all these principles!

Grandmother, I wouldn't dare to do so.

There should still be sentiments within all the principles!

That would then make it whole.

The harem wouldn't be peaceful with a sword added to it.

If you put down that sword, you will gain something in return.

Che Er, perhaps you might find me biased

but what I'm doing today is for the good of Great Han!

Do you understand me?

This case is now closed.

All right?

All right?

Empress arrives with the consorts!

Jiao Er, His Majesty won't investigate any further.

We are a family after all.

Your grandmother would take your side.

The family gathering tonight is to patch things up between you and the Emperor.

It will also restore your dignity before all the consorts.

Warm blessings to Grand Empress Dowager.

Happiness and peace to Empress Dowager.

Great blessings to Your Majesty.

Where is Lady Wei?

Present.

Lady Wei is carrying the imperial heir.

She should not stand for too long. Give her a seat!

Thank you for your kindness, Grand Empress Dowager.

You may all get up now.

Thank you, Grand Empress Dowager.

Jiao Er, come over here to serve your grandmother.

Yes.

It is our ancestors' blessings that Lady Wei is pregnant.

This should be celebrated.

Therefore, I've asked everyone over for this gathering.

I've also invited two guests.

Summon Lady Wei's two brothers!

Warm blessings to Grand Empress Dowager.

Happiness and peace to Empress Dowager.

Great blessings to Your Majesty.

Grand Empress Dowager knows that Lady Wei values her family the most.

Wei Qing and his older brother happen to be in the palace to visit Lady Wei.

Therefore, we've specially invited them over to join the gathering.

Thank you for your kindness Grand Empress Dowager.

Thank you for your kindness Empress Dowager.

You may all get up.

Today, our family gathers here to feast and drink together.

Do not feel reserved.

Bestow seats and wine to them.

This is such a joyous day.

The air is cleared and we now wait in anticipation

for the birth of the imperial heir.

Have a drink with this old lady here!

- Thank you, Grand Empress Dowager. - Thank you, Grand Empress Dowager.

Grandmother is right.

The air is indeed cleared now.

But there had been trouble with expropriating lands for

the expansion of Jianzhang Palace.

It had implicated Lady Wei's younger brother, Wei Qing, into much trouble.

Now that this has passed over and the criminals are severely punished

I have to reward those who have done well in this matter.

Wei Qing, step forward to receive your title!

Present!

I hereby appoint you as the supervisor of Jianzhang Palace!

You are to manage Jianzhang Palace.

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

What merit does Wei Qing have

to be worthy of the title of Supervisor of Jianzhang Palace?

In this recent accident

Wei Qing was brave and intelligent enough to emerge safely out of danger.

If he hadn't gotten out of danger in time

Lady Wei might have been so worried that she lost the child.

He's kept the imperial offspring safe. How is that not a merit?

But Wei Qing has only served in the palace for a short time.

Others might not be convinced.

Marquess of Pingyang!

Present.

Wei Qing has been assisting you in the construction of Jianzhang Palace.

You should know if he is suitable for this position.

What do you say, Princess?

Your Majesty, Wei Qing might still be inexperienced

but he is highly skilled in all sorts of martial arts.

His intelligence and courage surpass all those around him.

He fully deserves the position of Supervisor of Jianzhang Palace.

Wei Qing has really profited from this misfortune.

There are many in imperial court who have done deeds of valor

but none are as young and promising as Wei Qing.

He could supervise a palace so soon.

Like Auntie just said, he is young and promising.

We can all see that for ourselves.

I'll further award you the title of Palace Attendant!

He's moved up from being a horse slave at Pingyang Manor to a palace supervisor

and now he's being awarded the title of Palace Attendant?

It seems that Wei Qing isn't only skilled in martial arts

but also even more capable in getting promoted very quickly.

Lady Wei's older brother has merits in taking good care of Lady Wei for years.

I reward him with a thousand gold taels!

What are the both of you waiting for? Thank me for the rewards.

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

They have to be freshened by the incense again.

Who slept on the job and put them all in the closet without freshening them?

Yes.

What is that?

Your Highness!

This is a gift for Lady Wei's child.

I saw this baby outfit in the market and I liked it very much.

I couldn't help buying it.

Lady Wei will be very happy when you give this to her.

I said that I wanted to get a baby outfit made and sent over to her.

I didn't know that you've kept that on your mind.

My princess, I am not very capable

so I can only do such little things for you, that's all.

This baby outfit is quite adorable.

But it might not be luxurious enough for an imperial prince.

You might be right.

I'll go and pick out some of the most extravagant fabric from the shops

and get the best tailor to make the outfit that you'll be pleased with.

Lady Wei will also be pleased with it, and His Majesty even more so.

Princess won't have to worry about this matter.

I'm already very happy that you are so thoughtful.

Leave this sort of matter to me.

You now carry the huge responsibility of constructing Jianzhang Palace.

Don't always render yourself as incapable, all right?

You're always so encouraging.

I'll definitely accomplish this task well.

I'll make Princess proud, as well as myself proud.

Wei Qing greets Your Highness!

You are now the supervisor of Jianzhang Palace.

You mustn't make such a solemn bow.

- Get up quickly. - I thank Princess for elevating me.

I could be promoted to the supervisor of Jianzhang Palace

because Your Highness put in good words for me

before Grand Empress Dowager and His Majesty.

I would never forget that I came from Pingyang Manor!

Moreover, I will not forget the great kindness of the Princess.

Those words will suffice.

- Get up now. - Thank you, Your Highness.

Your young, reckless and impulsive self seems to be that of yesterday.

You have matured so much in the blink of an eye.

You look even smarter in this official uniform.

- I'm very flattered, Your Highness. - Have a seat.

Marquess is drafting a few official documents.

Wait here for a few more minutes.

- Bring us some sweet soup and snacks. - Yes.

You don't have to be so reserved.

You are now an official with a title.

Your sister is pregnant with the Emperor's child.

Your status and position are different now.

You will start meeting a lot of other officials and clan members.

You have to start getting used to it.

Your Highness is right.

It's just that my sister has just overcome yet another obstacle.

There is still a long way to go.

Indeed. She actually has more to be careful of now that she is pregnant.

But that is still better than having no child to depend on.

Some people hoped for years but couldn't get a child.

Days would be even harder for them if their husbands dislike them for that.

Therefore, your sister is already very blissful now.

I just hope that with Princess' blessings

my sister can sail more smoothly as time goes by.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

How is your injury?

I'm almost fully recovered.

I should be all right in a couple of days.

I can be at ease now.

I summoned you here because I have been very happy these days.

I have rewarded all those who should be rewarded.

You're the only one left.

You deserve the credit for rescuing Wei Qing.

I intend to award you as Commandant of Guards.

I was just carrying out my duties.

I cannot take any credit for it and do not dare to accept the title.

I was fortunate to be rescued by Gongsun Ao in the nick of time.

I ask that Your Majesty reward him.

Zi Fu is indeed very sharp.

She already knew that you would say so.

He is just as afraid of rewards as you are.

I rewarded Wei Qing to warn off the villains and affirm my authority.

Don't panic and worry about this matter anymore.

As for Duan Hong, don't worry.

Gongsun Ao will definitely be rewarded.

Since you do not want to be awarded a title

I have prepared three gifts for you.

The sachet in this jade pillow can help one to sleep well.

Please accept it.

Lady Wei worked through the night to make the sachet in the pillow.

Even I don't get to be treated so.

I am ashamed. I'm not worthy of it.

Take it. You saved her brother.

And that is as good as saving her unborn child.

If you won't accept it, she might not be able to eat or sleep well.

Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Lady Wei.

As for the second gift...

Duan Hong, I once said that

if both you and my brother get back safely

we will reunite and stay up late talking around the warm fire.

I'm in the mood tonight to take over Wei Qing's spot

to drink and talk with the both of you.

Do you mind?

Thank you, Your Majesty.

As for the third gift...

Your Majesty should do the honors.

I have already sent men out to your hometown to search for your father.

I thank Your Majesty for your kindness!

I was separated from my father when we fled from the floods.

I've had no luck in finding him all these years.

Your Majesty now assists me in my search. I could not be more grateful.

Even laying down my life for Your Majesty would not be enough to repay this kindness.

Get up quickly.

Zi Fu knows you well.

She said that instead of promoting you

it is even better to find your lost father for you.

I hope that you may reunite with your father very soon.

Food and wine are already prepared.

Your Majesty and Duan Hong, please attend the feast.

You must drink to your heart's content. Drain the cup to its end.

Your Majesty worries too much.

I'm pregnant. How could I possibly harm my health for the love of wine?

I just wanted to serve you wine.

I thank Your Majesty for your deep affection.

I owe you a debt of gratitude.

Cheers!

The sachet in this jade pillow can help one to sleep well.

Please accept it.

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