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[The Virtuous Queen of Han]

Episode Fifteen

Why haven't I seen you wear that pair
of shoes that I made you?

I'm worried that if I walk around in
the shoes that Miss Shen Jia made me

it would be a hindrance to
your future marriage.

By then, not only will
Xi Niang blame me for it

but you would blame me as well.
Right, Sister?

In the future, if you
want to make more shoes

you should make them for
the one that you love.

Wei Qing!

Duan Hong.

Miss Shen Jia.

Duan Hong, you need to see His Majesty
about something?

I have to see him about
something as well.

- Let's go in together?
- Sure...

Shen Jia, Duan Hong and I still
have matters to attend to.

Why don't you go and get the
princess' floral ball now?

- Greetings to Your Majesty.
- At ease.

Wei Qing, you're an uncle now.

Have you met the little princess yet?

Yes, the little princess is
very smart and agile.

I came in to find Your Majesty and
my sister enjoying family time.

I wonder if it is appropriate to
report official matters now?

I almost forgot that I have to see
you both about an official matter.

- Wei Qing, I'll talk to you first.
- Sure.

Duan Hong, you haven't held the little
princess in your arms yet?

Here you go.

- Wei Qing, this way.
- Yes.

This part is almost finished.

In my opinion, we could
build a few more gardens

between Shanglin Imperial Park
and Jianzhang Palace.

We could then gather rare flowers and
trees that would help with agriculture.

Duan Hong, you should relax a bit.

Just rock her gently, like this.

Put your hand here.

Use the other hand to support her.

That's right. Just like this.

What do you mean by circling
this part with red ink?

The foundation is too
loose in this area.

It needs to be solidified
with more rocks.

This part of the foundation
also needs to be repaired.

This is Uncle Duan who is carrying you now.
Do you know that?

Don't cry. Be good.
Here, I'll take her.

What do you plan to do
with this empty spot?

This area is specially set aside
for military training.

We can use it to train the soldiers
and organize the troops.

Good!

Wei Qing, you consider everything
very carefully indeed.

You have not let me down.

Thank you for your compliments,
Your Majesty.

Could you be Zheng Qing?

I am Duan Hong!

Duan Hong?

Duan Hong!

Where is your sister, Zi Fu?

Greetings to Your Majesty.

You told me that you share an
intertwining-hair relationship

with a young lady outside Shanghaiguan.

Is this true?

Your Majesty, please hear me out.

Be good. Don't cry.

Here, let me take her.

Princess Weizhang is the best.

'Since she went to her husband,
why do you think of her further?'

- Wei Qing, what brings you here?
- Why? Can't I just come over?

You seem to be in a panic. Could you
be writing about your feelings

and was afraid to be seen?

I was just writing randomly.

Writing randomly?

You must be full of emotions to be able
to come up with such lines so randomly.

Wei Qing, don't make any assumptions.

The meaning of these words
is very obvious.

Whom I used to love is already
married, why do I still miss her?

I'd like to know who it was that you used
to love and who it is that you miss now?

Don't tell me that the one you used to
love is that woman outside Shanghaiguan!

Or should I say that she
is your childhood playmate

that orchid in the palace, my sister
the love of His Majesty, Wei Zi Fu?

No! Don't make such assumptions!

Wei Qing!

Duan Hong, since we were little

you've treated me as your younger brother
and I regarded you as my older brother.

Since we reunited

You taught me the rules of the palace

and you taught me swordsmanship.
I regard you as my mentor!

When I was captured,
you risked your life to save me.

I regard you as my savior.

Today, I'm not here to force
you or to embarrass you.

It is for the safety of my sister that
I have to be straightforward with you.

Wei Qing, get up first.

The feelings you have for my sister,
You can choose to admit it or deny it.

I saw it very clearly today.
I only have one question for you.

If I was not the one who spotted
your true feelings today

but His Majesty, what
would happen then?

I know that I shouldn't and
I would never ever dream of it!

That is why I've sworn to the gods to
keep my love for her forever buried.

I just want to protect her quietly.

You said that you would always
protect my sister.

But to have designs on another's wife
is already a death penalty.

Not to mention His Majesty's woman.

Would you still be alive to protect her?

The orchid may be beautiful,
but it is already taken.

Duan Hong, if you do so, what regards
do you have for the affiliation

between monarchs and courtiers?

What regards do you have
for my sister's safety?

How would I not know the
danger behind this?

I've done my best
to avoid any suspicion!

But I'm always around His Majesty
so I have nowhere to run!

If you have nowhere to run, then
there is only one word for you.

Leave.

If you have nowhere to run

then there is only one word for you.

Leave!

It may sound strange.

I've gone past here very often
to get to Weiyang Palace.

But I've never found anything
special about this place.

Yet when I look closely today, I found
that the scenery here is beautiful.

Especially the clear lake.

It reminds me of the little river that
we used to float bamboo lanterns on.

The scenery here is indeed beautiful.

That year when His Majesty brought me to
the palace we went by here on the boat.

I couldn't take my eyes off it.

His Majesty was afraid that
I'd suffer hardships in the palace.

But I had no fear at all.

There are indeed a lot of disputes
and conflicts here in the palace.

You and Wei Qing have both suffered
a lot of hardships.

But it would all turn out for the best.

Yes, all those obstacles in the
past are not worth mentioning.

But they are all in the past now.

Now, all the favor and love
cannot be measured.

I am already content.

If so, then why did the tune that
you played give off a mild sorrow?

Recently, His Majesty has been
troubled by the wars at the frontiers.

He mentioned that Zhang Qian hasn't
returned from his mission to the west.

No one has heard from him yet.

That is indeed a thorn in
His Majesty's flesh.

I had already invited His Majesty over
to Orchid Pavilion

to have some wine and play the zither.

His Majesty was still worried about
possible chaos at the frontier.

I am but a woman and could not
share the burden for him.

The situation is complicated
at the frontier.

His Majesty does indeed need
someone to share this burden.

His Majesty has too many
things to consider.

Actually, you've been helping
His Majesty all along.

In the case of Ji An's
distribution of grains

you helped His Majesty so that he could
leave the palace to investigate the case.

You weren't afraid to offend Grand
Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager.

As for the villain, Han Yan

it's because of your concern for servants
that we found a valid reason to kill him.

And...

You've continued the bloodline
of the imperial Han family

and just gave birth to
the Emperor's first child.

Isn't that sharing the burden
of His Majesty as well?

You're still so good at comforting me.

I remember when we were little
whenever I was unhappy

you'd play the ocarina
for me, to cheer me up.

Speaking of which, I haven't heard
you play ocarina in a long time.

It's been so many years already.

I couldn't play it well then.
I always played it out of tune.

It was so nice of you to
smile so happily then.

But I heard from His Majesty that
you now play it very well.

I haven't played it for a long time.
I could only play some old tunes.

And I've already long lost that
ceramic ocarina of mine.

Let's not bring up the past.
And don't be bothered by troubles.

Don't worry. As for the
matters of the frontier

there will be someone to
share His Majesty's burden.

- Who else is here to challenge me?
- Me!

Who else dare to compete with me?

I'll compete with you.

Supervisor of Jianzhang Palace,
Wei Qing.

I learned that His Majesty has
set up a ring here today

to choose generals and train soldiers.
I'm here especially to seek advice.

Use the coming force
to attack the opponent.

To move left, first move right.
Sometimes safe, sometimes dangerous.

He leaves the opponent at large
to capture him later.

It's hard to tell if he would
go forward or back.

Thank you!

Wei Qing, let me ask you this.

As a commanding general,
what virtue and talent should you have?

The Commander stands for the virtues
of wisdom, trustworthiness, benevolence

courage, and discipline.

With those five qualities, he can lead
a victorious army.

Among the five qualities,
why does wisdom come first?

Those who are wise, know their enemies
as well as themselves.

Make use of our strengths to
combat the enemies' weakness.

Why should a commander be trustworthy?

Trustworthiness is the foundation to
gaining trust of the soldiers.

A commander must be a man of his word.
His punishments and rewards are just.

All soldiers will respect him
and obey his command.

And what about benevolence?

The battlefield is a place of
life and death.

How could one be benevolent?

Benevolence is the key to having
soldiers adhere to the commander.

A benevolent commander can empathize with
his subordinates and be their role model.

- Hence, all soldiers adhere to him.
- Good!

Wei Qing, step forward
to receive your title!

Present!

You are skilled in archery and horse riding.
You are well-read in the art of war.

Moreover, you have the
talent of a commander.

I hereby award you the title
of Superior Grand Master!

You will be in charge of training the
soldiers and building a courageous army.

Destroy foreign enemies and
pacify the inner rebellion!

Thank you, Your Majesty!

I will do my best so as not to
let Your Majesty down!

You may be dismissed!

Yes.

This year's banquet to admire flowers
is different from the previous years.

It happens to be Princess Weizhang's
one hundredth day anniversary.

The apricot blossoms are in
a particularly vibrant full bloom.

It is a sign of great auspiciousness.

The apricot trees are
blooming in great abundance.

It must be celebrating the birth
of Han's little princess.

Pingyang has said it well.

Lady Wei was recommended
by you in the first place.

You deserve the credit for the
birth of Han's new daughter.

I reward you a gold and
purple jade hairpin.

Thank you for the reward, Grandmother.

In my opinion, the apricot trees
are blossoming so well

as a sign of Great Han's
continuity of bloodline

and the longevity of
Grand Empress Dowager.

I wish Grand Empress Dowager
a long and happy life.

Good!

Jiao Er.

You've lead the harem well.
It has been peaceful and harmonious.

I've prepared a bombax
tree for you, as a gift.

All the Madames, Beautiful Ladies and Good
Ladies are all given a pear with gold leaf.

I hope that you may all
continue to grace the harem.

Thank you, Grand Empress Dowager.

Thank you, Grand Empress Dowager.

Lady Wei!

Present.

Can Princess Weizhang turn already?

If she can turn now

I'll reward her with a jade table and
bed an ivory mat and a green bear rug.

Your Highness, she is still
learning to turn.

Then I'll reward her with five-colored
jade bangles then.

I thank Grand Empress Dowager on
behalf of Princess Weizhang.

Also, I reward Empress Dowager
and Princess Guan Tao

a vessel of imperial wine each.

- Thank you, Mother.
- Thank you, Mother.

All right then, everyone is rewarded.

Everyone is happy now!

Grandmother, there is still one person
who hasn't been rewarded.

My, my. I really have left out a person.

I haven't rewarded Che Er yet.

I know that Che Er has been busy
with national affairs.

But he has never forgotten to greet me.
I commend his filial affection.

I will reward you with

'Permission granted.'

Thank you, Grandmother.

Lady Wei, step forward.

Sometime earlier, I'd asked Grand Empress
Dowager to appoint you as Madame.

Today, Her Highness rewarded me
with 'permission granted.'

- Bai Min.
- Present.

Order the weaving and dyeing
office to prepare silk dresses.

Order the Grand Scribe to formally
award Lady Wei the title of Madame Wei.

Yes.

Thank you, Grand Empress Dowager.

Thank you, Empress Dowager.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Warm blessings to Grand Empress Dowager.

Warm blessings to Grandmother.

- Qiu Ping, you may leave us now.
- Yes.

What is it? Are you still angry?

Whenever I visited, haven't you always
welcomed me fervently?

I'm no longer as glorious as before.

I'm not as good as those wild weeds
and flowers at Orchid Palace.

I'm not skilled in temptation and
could not win His Majesty over.

Now, even my grandmother who
dotes on me the most

doesn't care about me anymore.

Silly child. You don't even understand
the reason I did this.

It's such a waste of my efforts.

As a grandmother, I have
to uphold your dignity

as well as secure your
position as the Empress.

Then I have to let the
Emperor dote on you.

You have to understand the
predicament that I am in.

Grandmother is in a difficult position.

Because it is so
difficult to dote on me

that you took sides with
someone else today!

We agreed not to give
her a title for a year.

Now it has been more than a year

and Lady Wei has even given
birth to a child already.

Why haven't I awarded her yet?
What is it for?

It is for the sake of
the Empress' dignity!

Then today, why did you...

Although I have acted selfishly

Lady Wei is still as filial
as she always.

The Emperor hasn't held a grudge either.

If I still don't award her a title

I can't guarantee that the Emperor
will continue to favor you.

I've misunderstood Grandmother.

But I'm really upset today.
Everyone is looking at me.

It was as if they were
watching some show.

Jiao Er, as the Empress, this
is what you must go through.

It's Lady Wei today.

It could be other concubines
some other day.

You are bound to be present
at such scenes.

If you can't take it,
then how can you be an Empress?

I've done wrong. This is all my fault.

I'm not broadminded enough.

And it's been years
that I have been barren.

I've wasted Grandmother's love for me.

So what if you have children?
So what if you don't?

So what if Lady Wei had a son?

They would only be awarded
titles as feudal princes at most

because they were not
born to the Empress.

They could only manage feudal states
and the frontier for Han dynasty.

Jiao Er, you are still young.
There is still a long way to go.

Remember, you will always
be my favorite grandchild.

Jiao Er will always serve Grandmother.

I will always be filial to Grandmother.

I will be an obedient grandchild.

And you must be a
thoughtful and caring wife.

Che Er has been worried and troubled
about the issues at the frontier.

Stop being so willful.
Do you understand?

Jiao Er understands.

You want to go to the western regions?
I won't allow it.

Zhang Qian has been away
as an envoy for years.

We have no news of him as yet.

You would look for him for me.
Where would you go in search of him?

Whenever there's disruption
in the western regions

Your Majesty is always deeply troubled.

You sent Zhang Qian so that he would bring
back the descriptions of the territories

the military situation, supplies,
and traditions.

You seek to know our enemies so that
we may succeed in conquering them.

This is a difficult task.
We must not rush into things.

There has been news of disruptions lately
so it's even more dangerous now.

You don't have to take such a risk.

Your Majesty, it is because the enemies
have been acting up recently

that we should all the more understand
our western regions better.

We have to get the complete picture
of it to be able to plan thoroughly.

Your Majesty might not have said
so explicitly, but I understand.

Let me ask you. You've suddenly asked
to leave Shaghaiguan.

Are you going in search of that
lady you had once been with?

If so, I could send men out
in search of her for you.

Your Majesty, I no longer
hold on to my past romance.

I'm willing to go on this mission
out of respect for Your Majesty's

ambitions and love for your people.
I hope to be of service.

Do you know that going to western
regions is running towards death?

I was once stationed
at the frontier.

I'm familiar with the local
traditions and customs.

I'm the most suitable person
to go on this mission

in search for Zhang Qian and to investigate
into the military power of our enemies.

Your Majesty, I have no family
and nobody to worry about.

If I can share your burden in
gratitude of your kindness

that is what I wish for.

Please grant me your permission.

Lady Wei has asked me here urgently.
May I ask what is the matter?

It was all joyous that I was awarded
the title of Madame

and my brother Superior Grand Master.

I was going to hold a feast so
that we may all celebrate together.

But...

But I heard that you've asked to be
sent as an envoy to the western regions.

I cannot be happy about that at all.

Lady Wei should be happy for me
that I can realize my ambition.

But Duan Hong, you should know that
there have been conflicts

in the western regions for years.

Foreign enemies are raging and
bandits are everywhere.

Even if you want to...

even if you want to have an accomplishment
you don't have to choose this place.

Duan Hong, are you in some sort
of a predicament?

We are as close as a family.

If you have any trouble,
just share it with us!

We can help you out.

Zi Fu...

I am indeed upset.

Because I have yet to
realize my ambition.

Wei Qing trains in archery, horse riding

and studies swordsmanship
and military strategies.

He took on challenges in the ring to fight
for his position. What is that for?

Is it not to get the chance to fight
on battlefields to protect our nation

and make a name for himself?

I may not be cut out to be a commander,
but His Majesty has treated me well.

Now that I have the chance
to realize my ambition

I am serving His Majesty
within my ability.

- But...
- Zi Fu.

A man is ready to realize his
ambition anywhere in the world.

Now that Wei Qing is a
Superior Grand Master

it shows that not only can he
protect the nation, but also his family.

I am at ease now.

You don't have to talk me out of this
anymore. Just let me be.

When will you leave?

I'll leave the day after tomorrow
at five in the afternoon.

You're leaving in such a hurry?

My inauguration ceremony
is in two days time.

If that is so, I won't be able to...

I won't be able to see you off then.

That won't be necessary.

That won't do. You're
just like my brother.

How could I let you leave
just like that?

Duan Hong, could you postpone it
for a couple of days?

After I've been conferred to my title,
I'll hold a feast to see you off.

I believe that His Majesty
will agree to it.

All right?

Zi Fu, do you want a knot
for peace and safety?

If the ocarina can be tied to the
waist belt, it won't be lost.

Why don't you try again to persuade
Duan Hong not to leave?

The western regions are
indeed very dangerous.

I can't sway his determination.

Moreover, he is sharing the burden of
His Majesty. I should be grateful.

Don't be worried. Men should seek to
realize their ambitions in the world.

It's not just Duan Hong but Wei Qing will
also have to fight on the battlefield.

It is good to accomplish great things,
bring prosperity and peace to the nation

but what's more important is to
return home safe and sound.

As much as I can't bear for him to leave

all we can do now is
offer him our blessings.

I'll let you braid the peace knot.

Uncle Yi.

I heard from the guards outside that
you're leaving with the troops tomorrow?

Didn't you say you would bid us
farewell before you leave?

His Majesty has already agreed to it.

I have to leave anyway.

If we bid each other farewell,
it just makes everyone more upset.

Uncle Yi, you're here to see me for...

Have a seat first.

There are all sorts of elixirs and
lotions in here that can heal

internal and external injuries..

This is to ensure your
safety along the way.

Thank you, Uncle Yi.

Once you leave,
you are on a path of great danger.

There is a crisis at the frontier and
this is a great opportunity

to repay His Majesty's kindness.

This is even more so for
the one who is on your mind.

I don't know what
Uncle Yi is referring to.

It's fine if you understand,
and it doesn't matter if you don't.

Everyone in Orchid Palace
is like family to you.

Some words should be left unsaid.
It's fine as long as you understand.

Here. I've made you
some steamed bread.

Let's have a drink.
We'll treat this as seeing you off.

Sure.

Help yourself to the food.

Zi Fu taught me how to
make this steamed bread.

If you find it to your taste,
I'll make you more to have on your trip.

Uncle Yi knew that I would
leave with the troops

so that we wouldn't have to
bid a sorrowful farewell?

When you were injured last time,
I brought you soup many times.

I saw how you looked after the orchid,
and took care of Wei Qing.

You are such a sentimental person,
how could you bear to bid farewell?

Here's a toast to Uncle Yi.

Sure!

You really have nobody to
care about after you leave?

Of course I do. Especially
everyone in Orchid Palace.

But His Majesty is troubled by
the issues at the frontier.

How could anyone around him
be peaceful and happy?

Relieving His Majesty of his worries
will also make those around him at ease.

It seems that you are leaving
out of love as well.

Now that Zi Fu is a Madame
and Wei Qing is a Superior Grand Master

Orchid Palace will no longer be bullied.

Moreover, Uncle Yi is
here as well, right?

I just hope that you can take
good care of yourself.

May you accomplish the task as well
as heal your broken heart.

Here!

- Bottoms up!
- Bottoms up!

Wei Zi Fu, step forward
to receive your title.

His Majesty's imperial decree states
that Wei Zi Fu is virtuous and gracious.

She gave birth to a daughter
and is a respectable mother.

She is to be given the title of Madame.

From now on, she will abide by moral
excellence and bring blessings to the harem.

Moreover, His Majesty bestows 500
bars of silver and 500 bars of gold.

50 bolts of silk.

I thank Your Majesty for your kindness.

- Congratulations, Madame Wei.
- Congratulations, Madame Wei.

Thank you, my sisters.

I knew it would be so.

It was only a matter of time before
you were awarded the title of Madame.

Madame Wei will have to look
after us more in the future.

We are a family.
Our hearts are bound to each other.

I only ask that we get along in harmony.

Duan Hong.

After we bid farewell today,
I don't know when we will meet again.

I'll leave everything here to you.

Gongsun, my brother is your brother.
I'll leave him to you.

Don't worry.

I take my leave.

Depart!

In the past, they wouldn't
even stay if we asked them to.

Now they are only willing to
leave when it is already dusk.

That Lady Yao kept saying polite words.
She kept talking all the way to the door.

They might all start being mean
and sarcastic again someday.

Zi Fu.

Mother, aren't you going to fetch the aged
wine that His Majesty bestowed to us?

I'll go and get it now.

Zi Fu, take it.

I'll bring it to him now.

That won't be necessary.
He has already left.

I'm afraid he's already
at the palace gates.

[Blessings]

Do you still remember who he is?
He is our childhood playmate.

You are... Duan Hong!

- You still remember me?
- I could never forget you!

Whenever I'm out in the wilderness,
I think of you, the Big Dipper.

Hold it!

Archery Steward of the Imperial Guards
Duan Hong is commanded by His Majesty

to stop anyone from entering
the chambers of Orchid Palace.

Invaders, die!

This time, I owe it to Duan Hong
for saving my life.

If he hadn't risked his life to rescue
me, I would be dead by now.

Duan Hong!

I haven't heard you play
ocarina in a long time.

I haven't played it for ages so
I only know the old tunes.

Besides, my ceramic
ocarina was long lost.

[Be safe]

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