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Boss.

Sir, what's the matter?

Did Boss Hung from Leung Tsai Tsan Clinic buy beeswax from you? Talk.

Yes. But he already confessed.

What does our beeswax have to do with the case?

Don't be scared. We just want to confirm

what kind of beeswax Boss Hung bought from you.

He was very demanding. He only bought our best beeswax.

This is it.

Did he buy this kid of beeswax from you?

Don't joke. He was so demanding. How would he use such cheap stuff?

This is just good for wrapping bone-setting pills.

Do you remember if anyone bought this kind of wax in the past six months?

That long ago? How would I remember?

Hey.

Sir, don't get mad. I may not remember. But I've kept the invoices.

Dr To, is Yan Fuk-chi really a member of the Imperial Hospital?

Why did he buy so much cheap beeswax?

Fact is he wrapped the baifeng pills again with the cheap beeswax.

In the process, some problems occurred so the pills turned bad.

Empress Dowager threw up and got the runs after she took them.

You figured out something so complicated. How smart.

This is so obvious. How complicated is it?

I don't think it's that simple. Let me ask you this.

Why would Yan Fuk-chi open the expensive baifeng pills

and repackage them with cheap beeswax?

I know why.

There's a secret on the original beeswax. So he had to change the packaging.

I know why he did it. He didn't want people to see this stamp.

Renyin? What's so uncommon about that?

Right.

There's nothing unusual about printing the year of production on the beeswax.

Is that a secret?

If "Renyin" is printed on the beeswax as the year of production,

that means it was produced this year.

Which of course is not a problem. But...

I get it. If the year of production printed on the beeswax

shows that it was produced a few years back,

then people will know that it's stale medicine when they see the stamp.

But I still don't understand.

The baifeng pills are wrapped in beeswax. They can last three to seven years.

Why would it be a problem if people saw that they're old?

Let me explain it this way so that it's easier for you to understand.

These baifeng pills were stored in the palace

before the Eight-Nation Alliance troops entered the city.

After the troops had entered the city, the palace was in chaos.

Empress Dowager, His Majesty and the Queen left the capital.

No one tended to the Imperial Hospital's pharmacy.

When Empress Dowager returned,

she was worried that the baifeng pills might have turned bad.

She ordered that they be destroyed and new ones bought.

It's a waste to destroy the pills.

Exactly. Someone shared your view.

Yan Fook-chi was in charge of buying the new pills.

He shared Kot Kan's view.

He thought it was a waste to destroy the baifeng pills.

So he peeled off the beeswax around the old beifeng pills

and replaced it with new beeswax.

Then he printed the stamp of the current year on the old pills

and sold them to the Imperial Hospital as new.

He pocketed the money and resold the new pills.

But something happened during the production process,

which made Empress Dowager sick after she took the pills.

Now that we know what he did,

we can report this to the government and have him arrested.

Yam Sik-kan, what are you doing?

Yan Fook-chi, I know what you did.

I don't know what you're talking about.

You were afraid To Chung would find out what happened with the baifeng pills.

So you filed a report against him at the Shuntian Prefecture Yamen.

But you've forgotten that I was part of the investigation too.

What do you want?

Don't worry. I'm not like To Chung. I just want money.

You can seal my lips with money.

I'm sorry. I really don't know what you're talking about.

You do. But you don't seem to be in charge.

Look. Tell your master what I said.

If he wants to talk, meet me at the Mountain Deity Temple at 10pm tonight.

Oh, be warned,

if I don't get my money tonight, there's no telling what will happen tomorrow.

Yan Fook-chi, you're late. Fine.

But it seems like you really didn't care about what I said.

Aren't you afraid of going to jail?

Yam Sik-kan, how dare you blackmail me! You don't want to live?

Deputy Zhou?

We never stuck our noses in each other's business.

You've forced me to do this. You asked for this.

You want to kill me with poisoned wine?

You think you can go Scot-free then?

Yam Sik-kan was found reselling the baifeng pills.

He took poison to kill himself to evade punishment.

I've even prepared a suicide note for you

with a full confession. Isn't this perfect?

Zhou Huaian, you're so cunning.

But I don't get it.

Why didn't you just resell the old

medicine that was supposed to be destroyed?

Why go to so much trouble

and cause Empress Dowager to get sick after taking some bad baifeng pills?

You screwed up.

You're so stupid.

How could selling old drugs be as profitable as selling new ones?

If you're going to be corrupt, you have to maximize gains. That's how one gets ahead.

Zhou Huaian, you're lucky that Yan Fook-chi is as greedy as you.

He bought cheap beeswax just to save a little bit of cost.

Otherwise we wouldn't have found out what happened.

To Chung?

Me too.

And us too. Drop your knife.

Brother To, thank God you guys came in time.

If you had come later, they would have killed me already.

So you guys are working together.

You didn't expect Brother Yam would lie, right?

But I really can't believe you're both so gullible.

Everyone heard your confession just now. There's also this suicide note you wrote.

We have witnesses and physical evidence. You can't deny it anymore.

Take him in.

Now that Boss has been proven innocent, Leung Tsai Tsan Clinic has reopened.

This is great.

Boss Hung must be really happy in heaven.

From now on, we'll all work a lot harder to revive Leung Tsai Tsan Clinic.

Great...

Pak-hop, the misery is all over now. You should be happy, right?

That's right, Mrs. To. Don't feel so sad.

Come on. Let's cut the roast pig together. Come on...

OK.

Let's stick together...

There's roast pork.

Have a seat please.

Have a seat please. Over here.

Just a second. It'll be your turn soon.

Today's medicine...

Wai-Shan.

Just a second.

Pak-hop, are you tired?

I'm fine. I'm just worried that Dad's life's work will be wasted

now that I'm running Leung Tsai Tsan Clinic for him.

You mustn't think that.

Manager Lo, Dr Tong and Dr Wu will help you.

You can take your time to learn. Given your smarts, I'm sure you'll succeed.

But I'm a woman after all. I can't possibly replace my dad.

You mean...?

Wai-Shan, why don't you try to tender your resignation with the Imperial Hospital?

Run Leung Tsai Tsan Clinic with me, OK?

Quit my job at the Imperial Hospital? I'm afraid...

I understand.

Apart from the Imperial Hospital,

there's Empress Dowager and His Majesty too.

But so many things happened to our family.

I think His Majesty and Empress Dowager would understand.

Why don't you try?

OK. I'll try then.

Your Majesty, Dr To would like to see you.

Send him in.

Your Majesty, Your Highness.

At ease.

Much obliged.

To Chung, how are you?

I'm fine. Thank you.

I was so stupid.

I didn't know something so serious had happened to your family.

I wouldn't have known if Prince Chun hadn't told me what happened.

Thank you for your concern.

I can't believe government officials would be so corrupt.

Not only was it a grave miscarriage of justice,

your father-in-law even died because of this

It seems that carrying out reforms in the government is absolutely imperative.

I understand Your Majesty's enthusiasm in carrying out reforms.

But you must do it step by step. More haste, less speed.

You mustn't forget the lesson you learned from before.

What's your suggestion then, Prince Chun?

Start with the Imperial Hospital, for example.

You mean reform the Imperial Hospital first?

We can introduce Western medicine in the Imperial Hospital.

We'll combine both Chinese and Western medicine

so that they can complement each other.

This will enhance the capabilities of the Imperial Hospital.

As long as reform in the Imperial Hospital is successful,

Then Your Majesty can prove to Empress Dowager that it works.

It will be a huge step forward to gaining Empress Dowager's support for Your Majesty

to carry out reforms in the government.

To Chung, what do you think?

I think this is absolutely viable.

Since you're both so confident, I'll follow your suggestion.

To Chung, you will be fully in charge of the reforms in the Imperial Hospital.

Don't let me down.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You mean you didn't tender your resignation to His Majesty?

At the time, His Majesty was so excited and ambitious.

How could I quit at that moment? I hope you understand.

Of course I do. National affairs trump our family business.

Since you've made this decision, Of course I'll support you.

It's good you understand. I promise whenever I have the time,

I will help you in Leung Tsai Tsan Clinic.

We'll work together as a couple.

You must keep your promise.

Actually you should go to Leung Tsai Tsan Clinic more often

to learn how to run the business from Manager Lo.

You should meet more people and learn more new things.

It won't be as boring as staying at home.

I will work very hard.

Otherwise how would I deserve the title of Imperial Doctor To's wife?

Good. I'm going to see Father Taylor early tomorrow morning

to discuss how to introduce Western medicine to the Imperial Hospital.

It's late. You should go to bed now.

What about you?

I want to do some research in the study. Lin-chi, help Mrs. To to bed.

Yes, Dr To.

The flowers may look small and weak.

But they're really tough like Chuen Yan Clinic's Miss Fuk.

She's not what she appears to be. She may appear rude and ill-mannered.

But she's meticulous and thoughtful.

Her aunt told me that she secretly helped solve your father's case.

Also, when the Yamen officers came to arrest Wai-Shan,

she warned him in time so he didn't get caught.

She's really devoted to Wai-Shan. She's really nice.

He said he wanted to carry out reforms in the Imperial Hospital for His Majesty.

He refused to quit. But he just can't leave that cheap woman.

Zaifeng, not having a son is the worst conduct against filial piety.

I hope you and your wife will procreate for the Aisin Gioros soon

and work hard for Qing's prosperity.

Zaifeng...

Youlan...

We'll abide by Your Royal Highness's teaching

Right. It would be best if you could have more kids in a short time.

It's been so long since we've heard crying babies in the palace.

Zaifeng, how's the implementation of the new administration?

The rebuilding of the Imperial Hospital at Dianmen has been completed.

Imperial Hospital can move in anytime.

Then pick a lucky date and have them move into the new office as soon as possible.

There's one other thing.

The plaque written by Emperor Kangxi

almost got destroyed by the Japanese when the allied forces invaded the city.

Although it's intact, it hasn't been hung there again.

I think we should make this a grand occasion

to show Emperor Kangxi due respect.

What do you suggest then?

I suggest asking His Majesty to officiate at the opening ceremony.

He's expressed his intention to carry out reforms in the Imperial Hospital.

If Your Royal Highness gives him this important task,

I'm sure he would be really grateful to you.

You're really thoughtful.

It's most appropriate for His Majesty to officiate at the opening ceremony.

OK. Let's do that then.

Much obliged.

On this lucky date, the Imperial Hospital is reopened.

Will Emperor Kangxi and the three former teachers

please bless the Imperial Hospital and keep the nation and its people safe.

Much obliged.

I've decided to carry out reforms in the Imperial Hospital.

I will introduce Western medicine in the Imperial Hospital

so that Chinese medicine and Western medicine

can complement one another.

Learning is like going against the current in a boat.

If you don't make progress, you'll fall behind.

Chinese medicine has a long history.

But Western medicine has an extensive and profound scope too.

We should learn what they are good at to make the Imperial Hospital better.

Then we can help more patients and all the people.

As for how to introduce Western medicine and the details of the reform,

I've decided to appoint To Chung to take full charge of this.

Look, all the internal organs in the human body are inter-related.

Take the heart and the lungs, for example.

They are like brothers. They serve each other.

There are two main arteries in the heart

that transfer blood to the lungs so it can be filled with air.

Dr Cheng... Dr Cheng. Is there anything you don't understand?

Dr To asked if you understand what he said.

We're taking a crash course in our old age.

How can I remember all this?

Blood travels through the body all because of the heart's function.

Blood and qi. Isn't blood carried by qi?

Qi is just a form of expression in Chinese medicine.

It can't be measured.

That's the biggest difference between Chinese and Western medicine.

Actually Chinese medicine is so expansive.

We can't learn everything even if we were to spend our whole life on it.

The acupoints and meridians alone are already a mystery to Westerners.

Now we have to learn their Western medicine?

Aren't we putting the cart before the horse?

That's right...

If we have to cut open the patient to find out what his illness is,

how many times can we do that?

Chinese medicine is different.

We can diagnose the disease and determine whether the patient is weak

just by observing the patient's pulse and countenance.

In short, a person must have enough prime qi

If there's insufficient prime qi, his breath will be irregular.

Does a Western doctor know how to cure a patient like that?

Every human organ serves a different purpose.

The liver Your Majesty is holding helps drain toxins.

Look. When food reaches the stomach, it is digested.

Then the small intestines will absorb the nutrients.

Finally, the food becomes waster

and is discharged through the large intestine.

Also, the kidneys drain the waste fluid.

What about the gall bladder? Is its size related to our courage?

The gall bladder secretes bile to help digest food.

Whether a person is courageous or not

has nothing to do with the size of his gall bladder.

I only know the human organs are classified

by yin, yang and the five elements.

They help and fight each other.

Liver belongs to wood. Heart to fire. Kidneys to water.

That's why if one's liver is healthy, his heart is strong.

When one's kidneys are weak, so is his heart.

That's simple and easy to understand.

There's no need to memorize difficult medical terms in Western medicine.

Your Majesty, what do you hear?

I hear your heart beating very fast. Are you very nervous?

These two stethoscopes enable us to listen to the patient's heart and lungs

and find out if there are murmurs.

Then we can diagnose their condition. Try it.

Breathe hard so I can hear.

OK.

There are murmurs. Have you been coughing lately?

Yes, I have.

We need to look, smell, ask and feel

to diagnose the illness.

Why follow such an indirect way by using so-called stethoscopes?

Premier Li Hongzhang believed in Western medicine too.

But the Western doctor failed to cure him.

If he had come to the Imperial Hospital in time,

he would have survived.

According to you,

the introduction of Western medicine in

the Imperial Hospital has been quite smooth.

Yes. The young doctors are especially eager to learn.

I believe it'll

be completely different in the Imperial Hospital

once they've acquired more knowledge in Western medicine.

How generous of you, Officer Yuan.

It's just a small gift.

Congratulations on your princess getting pregnant.

If she gives birth to a baby boy, your wish will come true.

I hope so.

This is great news.

Empress Dowager has been considering the successor to the throne.

Now that your wife is pregnant, she won't need to fret anymore.

God's will is hard to predict. It's premature to say that now.

Your Highness is good at predicting God's will.

I believe God will bless you.

Let's get back to the subject.

I'm sure you came for business. Please go ahead.

You're really smart. I'll get to the point then.

I wanted to strengthen the new army in Tianjin.

I made a request to the government to purchase some Western ammunition.

The Grand Council approved the funds.

Then I was told the ammunition would be delivered to your Jianrui Battalion.

Is there some kind of misunderstanding?

I did order for the ammunition to be delivered to Jianrui Battalion.

Forgive me for being dumb. Why?

The military funds come from the government.

As long as it's spent properly,

it makes no difference where the ammunition is delivered.

My Jianrui Battalion is in charge of the capital's defense.

It has an important duty. So we must prioritize. Be patient.

When the Grand Council appropriates funds again,

the new army in Tianjin will be the first choice.

Your Highness is impartial. I really admire you.

Ever since Officer Rong Lu's passing, Empress Dowager has relied heavily on you.

This shows I had foresight

when I persuaded you to marry Officer Rong Lu's daughter.

I know who my friends and foes are.

After Li Hongzhang died, all his authority went to you.

If you're not forgetful,

you should remember I did my best to help you.

Yes... I will never forget your grace.

On behalf of the Royal family of the Aisin Gioros,

I thank you for your loyalty.

It's my duty to serve the nation and the emperor. I'm paid to do so.

I will be faithful to the government whatever the cost.

That's well said.

Sir.

He's so arrogant and ignorant.

Prince Chun really refused to return the ammunition to us?

They will never get what I can't get.

Miss Ling, Prince Chun has ordered

all the major yamens to do their best to catch Cui Yugui.

But there's no news of that scumbag.

He still hasn't been found even though so many people are looking for him.

Does the scumbag know how to be invisible?

Don't try and leave. You ran into a blind man?

Let go of me. You ran into me. Don't make trouble.

Cui Yugui.

Stop

Sorry... Stop...

Stop... Stop...

You look decent. I can't believe you're a rebel.

You look sleazy. I can tell you're a bad guy.

You're about to die, yet you still have so much to say.

Talk. How many rebels are hiding in the capital?

I don't know what you're talking about.

If you're not a rebel, why were you chasing Cui Yugui?

Who's Cui Yugui? I don't know who he is.

But I know you.

Cui Yugui! So you two are working together.

It's too late to figure that out now.

You better tell me who your accomplices are or I'll kill you.

Go ahead and kill me. I won't talk.

You sure have a backbone. I'll play a game with you then.

You won't talk, right? Then don't blame me for throwing knives at you.

Your aim is so poor.

That was just a test run.

If you still won't talk, I'm afraid you won't be so lucky again.

Will you talk or not?

No.

You're digging your own grave...

You really aren't afraid of dying. It takes time to know a person.

The king is far away.

That's irrelevant.

I couldn't care less.

Uncle Tsat had good judgment.

He's trained a smart and brave comrade who's not afraid of dying.

You're good too. I was really fooled by you.

I can't believe you've taken over Uncle Tsat's job

even though you're so young.

Uncle Tsat was killed. The organization was worried that

you had turned after you gained access to the palace

so you double crossed Uncle Tsat and betrayed the organization.

That's why I had to test your loyalty just now.

Hope you don't mind.

I understand. So what's your name?

Whatever (sounds like Hsu Bian).

Still, you must have a name.

My name is Hsu Bian as in Lin Zexu and Bian Que.

My grandfather gave me the name. It's not a random name.

But why are you with that guy Cui Yugui?

He double crossed Uncle Tsat and got him killed.

When we heard Uncle Tsat had been killed,

we immediately sent our men to catch Cui Yugui.

We found him in the end.

So he was caught by the organization. No wonder I couldn't find him.

Why didn't you kill him to avenge Uncle Tsat?

I really wanted to kill that scumbag myself to avenge Uncle Tsat.

But he agreed to work with the organization

and carry on selling us intelligence about the palace.

For the sake of the bigger picture, the organization decided to spare his life.

Cui Yugui is so sleazy.

He will double cross the organization anytime.

He's not trustworthy.

Don't worry. He's so afraid to die.

I told him that we have lots of moles in the palace.

It's really easy to take his life. He won't do anything stupid.

His reputation is tainted now. Can he go back to the palace that easily?

We have reliable Intel that

some ammunition was delivered to Prince Chun's Jianrui Battalion.

We're going to take the ammunition.

Is the Intel reliable?

It came from Yuan Shikai's camp. It's absolutely reliable.

We will make use of this to help Cui Yugui get back to the palace.

This kills two birds with one stone.

I have a request. After I've completed this mission,

I hope the organization will transfer me out of the capital.

Understood. So much has happened.

It's good for you to get out of here for a while.

After we've got the ammunition,

we'll need someone to escort it to Guangzhou.

You will be assigned this job.

After you get to Guangzhou, you can prepare for another underground mission.

What a coincidence?

You're going to do a checkup for Empress Dowager?

Princess Wojia told me that you're leaving the capital for Guangzhou.

Yes. I came to the palace today

to say goodbye to the two consorts.

When are you leaving?

Tomorrow at noon.

First I'm going to take a train to Tianjin.

Then I'll take a boat to Guangzhou.

After I leave, you must take good care of Pak-hop.

I think I'll settle down in Guangzhou for good. Take care. You too.

Dr To, how's the baby?

Don't worry. Mother and baby are both fine.

I will prescribe some replenishing medicine to stabilize the embryo.

Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?

I'm sorry. I can't tell the sex of the baby just by checking the pulse.

Your Highness.

I told you not to disturb me.

But Cui Yugui suddenly showed up in the mansion. He wants to see you.

Cui Yugui?

I'm loyal to the emperor. I love the country.

I was set up by some bad guys so I had to flee.

I'm wanted by Your Highness. The rebels want to kill me too.

Cut the crap.

I've got some reliable Intel. It's really important to you.

If you find it useful after you hear it, please speak to Empress Dowager for me.

I can't believe you're so ambitious. You still want to serve Empress Dowager?

I've been loyal to her all along.

I don't crave credit. I just want a place to stay.

If your Intel is really useful, I will plead for you with Empress Dowager.

Thank you.

I heard the rebels are going to rob your Tai Hang Warehouse

of the ammunition that's being stored there.

Really?

Absolutely.

When are the rebels going to do this?

They should have arrived at Tai Hang Warehouse already.

Slave. Why didn't you come inform me earlier?

I just heard about it. I immediately came to inform Your Highness.

Please hurry to Tai Hang Warehouse in the suburb.

First I'm going to take a train to Tianjin.

Then I'll take a boat to Guangzhou.

There's no train going to Tianjin today.

Mister, can you run faster please?

I'll do my best.

Hurry.

Are you OK?

I'm fine.

Come in. Carry the ammunition out. Move.

Mister, how far is it?

Be patient. We're almost there.

What's the place up ahead that just exploded?

That's the warehouse you're going to.

Thank God we weren't there yet or we'd be blown to bits.

Your Highness, everything inside including the ammunition has been burnt.

This is outrageous. Anyone alive?

No. There are only eight burnt bodies. Four are wearing guard uniforms.

The other four could be the rebels who came to rob the place.

It's highly likely that

the accident happened when the rebels came to grab the ammunition.

They caused the explosion and they all died right then and there.

It's a shame that all the ammunition's been destroyed.

But it's better than having it taken by the rebels. It's a consolation.

Just now the guards from Prince Chun's Mansion said

there were men and women among the rebels.

Are you serious? Female rebels? It serves them right to get killed.

Right.

My mom left it to me.

She said the jade pendant would keep me safe.

She told me to carry it until I found the one's who's meant to for me.

Just now the guards from Prince Chun's Mansion said

there were men and women among the rebels.

Are you serious? Female rebels? It serves them right to get killed.

Right.

Pak-hop, was everything at the clinic OK when you went to help out today?

I think I'm too clumsy. I can't remember all the herbs.

Relax. Don't put pressure on yourself.

I can't help it. Leung Tsai Tsan Clinic is Dad's baby.

I must keep running it no matter how hard it gets.

Too bad I'm really busy with work in the Imperial Hospital.

I don't have time to help you in the clinic.

Wai-Shan, how can you say that?

His Majesty has assigned to you

the important task of carrying out reforms in the Imperial Hospital.

How could you let him down?

Thank you for your understanding.

We're husband and wife. Do you need to say thanks?

Come in.

Dr To, the medicine is almost ready. Shall I put out the fire?

Let me check.

Mrs. To, Dr To cares about you so much.

He tells us every time we prepare the medicine

how much water to put in and how long to boil it.

He even pours the medicine for you himself when it's ready.

Wai-Shan is thoughtful and considerate.

Since that woman left the capital,

you and Dr To finally get to live a peaceful life.

Even though I can't keep his heart, I hope I can keep him by my side.

As long as Wai-Shan stays with me, it doesn't matter what happens.

Is the baby normal?

Don't worry. Its heartbeat is strong and forceful.

That means it's perfectly normal. Also, the princess's health...

That's great.

Dr To, can you really hear the baby's heartbeat with the stethoscope?

Sure. You can try.

I can really hear it.

It keeps kicking me. It's really naughty.

Your Highness, you're eight months pregnant already.

It's normal for the baby moves from time to time.

It's also time for it to turn

so that its head faces downwards and its feet upwards to facilitate delivery.

By the way Youlan, you've gained so much weight.

You're really a plump princess now.

I can't help it. His Highness tells people

to make me so much replenishing food every day.

So of course I've gained weight.

You're carrying the descendant of the Aisin Gioros.

Of course I must do my best.

It's the eighth month of pregnancy now. Can you tell if it's a boy or a girl?

I really can't tell. Let God decide.

I say it's better to have a girl like Youlan who shows a dimple when she smiles.

That's so sweet.

I say it's better to have a son like His Highness who's smart and strong.

Of course. It's always good to have a son.

Youlan, you must eat more.

Then you can give birth to a chubby baby for Prince Chun.

Thank you. I've already eaten a lot.

Your Royal Highness,

please try this cup of tea with milk I prepared for you myself.

I learned to make that from a chef who works in the British legation.

The tea is really much smoother with milk in it. You guys should try it.

Eunuch Gui is really amazing. You left for a while.

Now you've come back to the palace to carry on serving Her Royal Highness.

I never forgot Her Royal Highness's teaching when I was out there.

As long as I am able to return to serve Her Royal Highness,

I will do my best.

Guizi, you must wise up.

If Prince Chun hadn't pleaded for you,

I wouldn't have let you come back to the palace.

I'm really so grateful to Your Royal Highness.

Cut the crap. Serve the other consorts.

Yes.

Youlan, have you finished the bird's nest

that I asked people to deliver to Prince Chun's Mansion?

There's some left.

Lizi.

Yes.

Send someone to deliver

another five catties of bird's nest to Prince Chun's Mansion.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

Your tummy is so big now.

Be careful of the stairs when you go to Manjushri Temple later with the consorts.

Return to the mansion and rest after you get the safety charm.

Wait for the labor to happen. Don't go anywhere else, OK?

OK.

Have you noticed Youlan's belly?

Yes. She's so petite. I can't believe her belly can be so big.

That's not what I meant. Did you notice that her belly's a bit pointy?

You think her belly's pointy?

I heard the grannies say that if the belly's pointy,

it's very likely to be a son.

Now that Her Royal Highness favors Prince Chun and Youlan so much.

I'm worry that the incident with Zaiyi will happen again.

You mean Empress Dowager might nominate Youlan's son to be the Big Brother?

That's very likely.

Even so, what can we do about it? We don't have a baby.

Youlan, you're so amazing.

You're having a baby for Prince Chun already

You've even made Empress Dowager so happy.

She's just happy because I'm pregnant.

You do have a clear idea of your status.

Prince Chun agreed to marry you to give face to your dad and Empress Dowager.

On the one hand, he could make Empress Dowager happy.

On the other hand, he could succeed to your dad's position and authority.

Better that my husband, rather than someone

else, get my dad's position and power.

I hope you can really have a son for Prince Chun.

Then he'll favor you because of your son.

If I don't have a son this time, there's always next time.

I'm young. I have plenty of time.

True. Even if you don't have a son for Prince Chun,

he can always marry a concubine and make her carry a son for him.

It's common for His Highness to have many wives and concubines.

Most important is that I'm the official wife

I'm his princess. No one can take my place.

I can't believe you're so magnanimous even though you're so young.

I just accept my fate.

The baby kicked me again. It's really naughty.

Ever since Noble Consort Hui passed away,

you've had fewer friends to keep you company

You must be so lonely.

When the baby's born, you'll be a grandmother.

Then you can enjoy looking after the baby.

This is great.

I got an excellent divination stick for His Highness.

The oracle even says I will have a son. His Highness will be so happy.