Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:08,900 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 2 00:01:10,800 --> 00:01:17,100 Watching the person in the mirror's countenance pale and grow haggard, 3 00:01:17,100 --> 00:01:24,300 Examining love together with regret, both new and old. 4 00:01:24,300 --> 00:01:30,800 Keeping watch still by a lantern though it is daybreak, drenched with tears, 5 00:01:30,800 --> 00:01:39,000 Watching others meet as promised, as twilight falls. 6 00:01:41,200 --> 00:01:49,000 Story of Yanxi Palace Episode 14 7 00:01:53,500 --> 00:01:57,900 Yingluo. Your elbow keeps shaking. 8 00:01:57,900 --> 00:01:59,600 How can you write well? 9 00:01:59,600 --> 00:02:03,000 My hand, whenever it picks up the brush, 10 00:02:03,000 --> 00:02:06,000 the elbow just wants to shake subconsciously. 11 00:02:07,800 --> 00:02:11,800 Your Highness, if I put my elbow on the table and practice? 12 00:02:11,800 --> 00:02:13,600 I think that's-- 13 00:02:13,600 --> 00:02:15,000 No. 14 00:02:15,800 --> 00:02:19,400 When you practice calligraphy, you must overcome that. 15 00:02:19,400 --> 00:02:23,970 If you can't pass this barrier, how can you improve? 16 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:27,200 Continue. 17 00:02:27,200 --> 00:02:29,100 Yes. 18 00:02:39,200 --> 00:02:41,000 Yingluo, what are you doing? 19 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:43,400 Help! Someone come! 20 00:02:43,400 --> 00:02:45,530 Yingluo, what's got you in such despair! 21 00:02:45,530 --> 00:02:48,200 What's so serious that you want to commit suicide? 22 00:02:48,200 --> 00:02:50,000 Yingluo, what's wrong? 23 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,290 Yingluo, are you crazy? 24 00:02:51,290 --> 00:02:53,000 Committing suicide in the palace is a grave crime! 25 00:02:53,000 --> 00:02:55,600 If you don't want to live, don't implicate us! 26 00:02:58,600 --> 00:03:01,400 When did you ever see someone hanging themselves to die... 27 00:03:02,500 --> 00:03:04,400 with such a low loop? 28 00:03:04,400 --> 00:03:07,400 Then...then what were you doing? 29 00:03:07,400 --> 00:03:09,740 The Empress is teaching me to write. 30 00:03:09,740 --> 00:03:12,400 I must overcome the shaking-elbow obstacle. 31 00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:15,800 But my hand starts to tremble when it leaves the table top. 32 00:03:15,800 --> 00:03:18,000 I thought about it, 33 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:22,200 and got the idea that I can put my hand into the loop and use the strength of the rope to steady my hand. 34 00:03:22,200 --> 00:03:24,120 When I get used to it later on, 35 00:03:24,120 --> 00:03:26,600 I can leave the loop and do it on my own. 36 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:31,000 Wow, you only just started not long ago. 37 00:03:31,000 --> 00:03:32,900 You've practiced writing so many words already! 38 00:03:32,900 --> 00:03:35,100 Diligence can make up for being clumsy. 39 00:03:37,400 --> 00:03:41,600 I am just a bit dumb and I'm getting a late start. 40 00:03:41,600 --> 00:03:44,600 So I have to come up with a trick. 41 00:03:46,200 --> 00:03:50,800 Zhenzhu, you should see clearly next time. 42 00:03:50,800 --> 00:03:54,600 I know. Just that shouting earlier. 43 00:03:54,600 --> 00:03:56,200 My heart almost leaped out. 44 00:03:56,200 --> 00:03:58,720 - It's true. - All done spectating? 45 00:03:58,720 --> 00:04:00,200 You people aren't like her. 46 00:04:00,200 --> 00:04:03,600 You don't have the mistress's favor, teaching you to write personally. 47 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:06,400 Hurry and go work. 48 00:04:07,300 --> 00:04:08,600 Let's go. 49 00:04:08,600 --> 00:04:11,400 Yingluo, how many pages are here? 50 00:04:11,400 --> 00:04:13,200 About one hundred and fifty pages, I think. 51 00:04:13,200 --> 00:04:16,900 - Yingluo. - Zhenzhu, are you deaf? 52 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:28,000 Wei Yingluo, don't think you can make the mistress like you, so you're that mighty. 53 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:30,600 Be careful of climbing too high. You might fall and die! 54 00:04:30,600 --> 00:04:34,600 Climb high and mighty for a while. 55 00:04:34,600 --> 00:04:38,000 - That's better than putting in all your might but still can't climb up. - You! 56 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:40,970 But you should hope that I can climb even higher 57 00:04:40,970 --> 00:04:42,800 but never fall down, 58 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:44,890 or else the first one I squash 59 00:04:44,890 --> 00:04:47,800 will be you, who's staring up at me from below. 60 00:04:47,800 --> 00:04:50,000 Alright. I know you're a sharp tongue. 61 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:53,700 I can't beat you in words. I'll just see how much longer your contentment lasts! 62 00:06:09,200 --> 00:06:11,800 - I sprayed it so finely. - Mine's more fine. 63 00:06:11,800 --> 00:06:13,700 Right, Sister? 64 00:06:19,600 --> 00:06:21,200 Yingluo. 65 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:27,500 Look. Yingluo, you're back? 66 00:06:27,500 --> 00:06:29,100 Yingluo? 67 00:06:30,800 --> 00:06:32,500 Yingluo? 68 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,800 What's wrong with her? 69 00:06:35,800 --> 00:06:39,600 Erqing. Mistress favors Wei Yingluo so much now. 70 00:06:39,600 --> 00:06:43,400 She doesn't see her for a second and she's anxious to find her. 71 00:06:43,400 --> 00:06:46,600 I told you she's calculating and you wouldn't believe me. 72 00:06:46,600 --> 00:06:48,290 Now not to mention me, 73 00:06:48,290 --> 00:06:50,400 you're about to lose a spot to stay too! 74 00:06:50,400 --> 00:06:52,000 Alright, Mingyu. 75 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,400 Mingyu. 76 00:07:03,800 --> 00:07:06,700 Yingluo seemed worried. 77 00:07:14,700 --> 00:07:16,800 I found out how Yingning really died. 78 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:21,200 I'll wait for you tonight at the Imperial Garden at san geng hour (11pm-1am). 79 00:07:43,000 --> 00:07:45,900 [ 27, 29 ] 80 00:08:06,600 --> 00:08:08,400 What's wrong, Fuheng? 81 00:08:08,400 --> 00:08:11,500 Prince Yi of the First Rank seems to be seeing Qingxi quite often lately. 82 00:08:12,800 --> 00:08:14,600 Qingxi is hoping to be promoted soon. 83 00:08:14,600 --> 00:08:17,200 What's strange about him making connections with Prince Yi of the First Rank? 84 00:08:17,200 --> 00:08:19,600 It's not strange for Qingxi to want to go up the ranks. 85 00:08:20,820 --> 00:08:25,870 What's strange is...why would Prince Yi of the First Rank lower himself? 86 00:08:27,500 --> 00:08:32,400 [ Noon ] 87 00:08:45,900 --> 00:08:50,120 Yingluo, do you have a problem? 88 00:08:51,020 --> 00:08:52,600 None. 89 00:08:54,400 --> 00:08:56,200 You still say there's none. 90 00:08:56,200 --> 00:09:00,100 Look at the word 'noon' you wrote. It's one stroke less. 91 00:09:01,100 --> 00:09:04,200 Your Highness, I... 92 00:09:04,200 --> 00:09:07,000 If you're tired, then go back early to rest. 93 00:09:07,000 --> 00:09:09,800 If you're not focused, you won't be able to learn well. 94 00:09:11,200 --> 00:09:12,900 I'm fine. 95 00:09:15,800 --> 00:09:17,400 Then focus on learning. 96 00:09:17,400 --> 00:09:18,900 Yes. 97 00:09:23,590 --> 00:09:25,110 Your Highness, 98 00:09:26,600 --> 00:09:30,800 I indeed have to attend to something. I want to ask for a leave. 99 00:09:31,400 --> 00:09:33,000 Leave? 100 00:09:47,600 --> 00:09:49,000 Wei Yingluo. 101 00:09:51,400 --> 00:09:52,600 Let go of me! 102 00:09:54,100 --> 00:09:56,800 Come help! A thief! 103 00:09:56,800 --> 00:09:58,900 Stop! Don't run! 104 00:09:58,900 --> 00:10:00,900 Help! 105 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:05,400 Hit him! It's him! Hit! 106 00:10:05,400 --> 00:10:07,200 It's him! 107 00:10:07,200 --> 00:10:08,600 Stop! 108 00:10:08,600 --> 00:10:10,700 I'm an Imperial guard of the Gate of Heavenly Purity! What are you all trying to do? 109 00:10:10,700 --> 00:10:14,600 This is the Inner Palace! Why is an Imperial guard of the Gate of Heavenly Purity not doing his duty there 110 00:10:14,600 --> 00:10:17,800 and instead come to the Imperial Garden? This is a grave crime! 111 00:10:17,800 --> 00:10:20,600 Hit him! Hit him hard! 112 00:10:20,600 --> 00:10:21,900 Hit! 113 00:10:23,400 --> 00:10:24,500 Stop! 114 00:10:24,500 --> 00:10:25,800 Continue hitting him! 115 00:10:25,800 --> 00:10:27,200 Stop! 116 00:10:27,200 --> 00:10:30,500 Are you all blind? I'm right here! 117 00:10:33,780 --> 00:10:35,320 Rise. 118 00:10:37,670 --> 00:10:40,030 What's going on here? 119 00:10:41,100 --> 00:10:43,000 It's her, Wei Yingluo. 120 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:45,400 She secretly invited me to meet here in the Imperial Garden. She wants to seduce me! 121 00:10:45,400 --> 00:10:46,600 Seduce you? 122 00:10:46,600 --> 00:10:50,000 I spoke bluntly to you and you failed in seducing me, so you got mad. 123 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:52,400 Why don't you look in the mirror first? You think you're even worthy? 124 00:10:52,400 --> 00:10:54,800 You gathered people to hit others! 125 00:10:54,800 --> 00:10:58,600 Your Highness, I've already informed you about her secretly asking me to meet. 126 00:10:58,600 --> 00:11:02,800 You must be my witness. Strictly punish this shameless palace maid. 127 00:11:02,800 --> 00:11:06,400 You all heard it? Arrest her! 128 00:11:06,400 --> 00:11:08,800 I'm a personal maid attendant of Her Highness the Empress. 129 00:11:08,800 --> 00:11:12,200 Without permission from the Empress, who dares to touch me? 130 00:11:12,200 --> 00:11:15,000 Now that things are like this, you still don't know to repent on your mistakes? 131 00:11:15,000 --> 00:11:18,200 If you're not secretly meeting Qingxi, why would you appear here? 132 00:11:18,200 --> 00:11:20,800 It's san geng hour. 133 00:11:20,800 --> 00:11:24,000 Don't tell me that you're here to look at the scenery? 134 00:11:25,380 --> 00:11:27,010 Give it to me! 135 00:11:32,830 --> 00:11:35,170 Have you seen it clearly? 136 00:11:35,170 --> 00:11:36,720 It's getting hotter by the day now, 137 00:11:36,720 --> 00:11:39,240 Mistress can't stand the smell of the anti-mosquito herbs. 138 00:11:39,240 --> 00:11:42,740 I‘m thus collecting tuberose, but stumbled onto him. 139 00:11:42,740 --> 00:11:45,120 He deserved all the beating! 140 00:11:45,810 --> 00:11:49,230 If I were truly having a tryst, why would I bring so many people? 141 00:11:49,230 --> 00:11:50,540 Do I need spectators? 142 00:11:50,540 --> 00:11:52,670 I don't want to hear your excuses. 143 00:11:52,670 --> 00:11:55,540 Tell it to the Office of Careful Punishment. 144 00:11:55,540 --> 00:11:57,260 Take her away! 145 00:11:58,080 --> 00:12:00,500 What are you all doing in the middle of the night! 146 00:12:06,670 --> 00:12:10,940 Fuca Fuheng, you're not on duty today. 147 00:12:10,940 --> 00:12:13,060 What are you doing here? 148 00:12:13,980 --> 00:12:17,870 The Emperor just finished the military matters and is spectating the moon in the Imperial Garden. 149 00:12:17,870 --> 00:12:19,870 He invited me for a game of chess. 150 00:12:19,870 --> 00:12:22,420 Do I need your permission for this? 151 00:12:22,420 --> 00:12:28,320 I just started enjoying the tranquility which was quickly disrupted. 152 00:12:29,240 --> 00:12:31,220 His Majesty is here. 153 00:12:31,220 --> 00:12:34,840 This servant girl is in fact secretly meeting a guard. 154 00:12:34,840 --> 00:12:38,370 I caught her in the act and wanted to take her to the Office of Careful Punishment. 155 00:12:38,370 --> 00:12:41,730 I shall not disturb His Majesty with this. 156 00:12:41,730 --> 00:12:42,840 Take her away. 157 00:12:42,840 --> 00:12:44,630 Wait! 158 00:12:44,630 --> 00:12:47,040 His Majesty is in the pavilion ahead. 159 00:12:47,040 --> 00:12:51,380 If you have something to say, say it to His Majesty. 160 00:12:57,620 --> 00:13:02,490 I rarely have the opportunity for a game of chess and you ruined it. 161 00:13:02,490 --> 00:13:04,720 Is this the Imperial Garden or a food market? 162 00:13:04,720 --> 00:13:06,680 What are you yelling about? 163 00:13:08,320 --> 00:13:10,380 Why is it you again. 164 00:13:11,350 --> 00:13:14,560 Your Majesty, I don't want to disturb your mood either. 165 00:13:14,560 --> 00:13:17,030 It was Fuheng who took us here, 166 00:13:17,030 --> 00:13:19,860 he wanted you to be the arbitrator over this small matter. 167 00:13:19,860 --> 00:13:22,230 I can handle this myself. 168 00:13:22,230 --> 00:13:26,760 His Majesty, if it's an inner palace matter, the Empress should handle it. 169 00:13:26,760 --> 00:13:30,140 But a guard of the Qianqing Gate is involved here. 170 00:13:30,140 --> 00:13:31,580 Please be the judge of this matter, your Majesty. 171 00:13:31,580 --> 00:13:34,300 - Your Majesty. - I'm not deaf! 172 00:13:34,300 --> 00:13:38,460 If you were able to handle it, would you be here at all? 173 00:13:38,460 --> 00:13:40,960 What going on, tell me. 174 00:13:40,960 --> 00:13:45,150 Your Majesty, this servant girl tried to seduce me. 175 00:13:45,150 --> 00:13:47,970 I refused several times, but she kept insisting. 176 00:13:47,970 --> 00:13:53,120 While I was on duty today, she wanted to meet me in the Imperial Garden around san geng hour. 177 00:13:53,120 --> 00:13:57,960 I knew that the relationships are forbidden between the servant girls and the guards. 178 00:13:57,960 --> 00:14:01,100 I thus reported the matter to the Prince Yi of the First Rank. 179 00:14:01,100 --> 00:14:05,450 He was furious. Because the matter impacts the palace's morality, it shouldn't be handled lightly. 180 00:14:05,450 --> 00:14:08,010 He instructed me to wait for her. 181 00:14:08,010 --> 00:14:11,750 To catch her in the act, then to reinforce the positive morality. 182 00:14:13,090 --> 00:14:15,770 She wanted to meet with you? 183 00:14:17,190 --> 00:14:22,260 Your Majesty. The majority of the guards within the Forbidden Palace are of noble birth and have a bright future. 184 00:14:22,260 --> 00:14:25,560 They easily catch the attention of some flirtatious ones. 185 00:14:25,560 --> 00:14:26,980 I'm very strict with my subordinates. 186 00:14:26,980 --> 00:14:30,220 I once gave them three orders and five explanations strictly prohibiting this matter. (T/N repeated the order) 187 00:14:30,220 --> 00:14:32,900 The guards strictly abide by this rule and do not dare to break it. 188 00:14:32,900 --> 00:14:35,830 Wei Yingluo is a servant girl from the Changchun Palace, 189 00:14:35,830 --> 00:14:38,550 she knows no shame and treads on the rule over and over again. 190 00:14:38,550 --> 00:14:41,460 He already refused her numerous times. 191 00:14:41,460 --> 00:14:44,320 But she doesn't let him go. 192 00:14:44,320 --> 00:14:48,410 I know that the guards can't leave their posts without permission, 193 00:14:48,410 --> 00:14:51,290 but in order to persecute this negative morality, 194 00:14:51,290 --> 00:14:55,820 I felt obligated to take the risks and set this trap to lure her in. 195 00:14:55,820 --> 00:14:58,960 If a servant girl breaks the rule, the inner palace should be handling the matter. 196 00:14:58,960 --> 00:15:02,130 Since when is it okay for the Prince to take over? 197 00:15:02,130 --> 00:15:04,690 If this gets out, we'd be ridiculed. 198 00:15:04,690 --> 00:15:08,710 We are the guards of the Qianqing gate who are responsible for all security matters. 199 00:15:08,710 --> 00:15:11,390 We are charged with inspection duties within the Forbidden Palace. 200 00:15:11,390 --> 00:15:16,290 Your Majesty, Qingxi is involved here therefore this isn't to be handled by any other person. 201 00:15:16,290 --> 00:15:20,920 You could get the Office of Careful Punishment to handle it. 202 00:15:21,610 --> 00:15:24,710 Wei Yingluo is the close servant of the Empress. 203 00:15:24,710 --> 00:15:28,840 If Her Highness wants to shelter her, who would dare to touch her. 204 00:15:28,840 --> 00:15:32,250 Your Majesty, I stated this clearly already, 205 00:15:32,250 --> 00:15:35,620 I wanted to fetch some tuberose for Her Highness to make a scented pouch. 206 00:15:35,620 --> 00:15:40,770 Her Highness was thoughtful and sent some eunuchs along with me. 207 00:15:40,770 --> 00:15:44,630 If it were a tryst, why would I bring this many people? 208 00:15:44,630 --> 00:15:47,580 That's...because I refused you. 209 00:15:47,580 --> 00:15:50,370 You wanted meet with me in the Imperial Garden and had people in ambush nearby. 210 00:15:50,370 --> 00:15:52,890 You brutally hit me like I was a thief. 211 00:15:52,890 --> 00:15:56,220 You are clearly holding a grudge because of the unrequited love. 212 00:15:56,220 --> 00:16:00,820 How is that only nonsense comes out when you open your mouth! 213 00:16:00,820 --> 00:16:03,070 Do you know how to spell "shameless"? 214 00:16:03,070 --> 00:16:04,710 Enough. 215 00:16:04,710 --> 00:16:09,810 Clearly no one wants to back down, I don't want to hear your arguments. 216 00:16:09,810 --> 00:16:11,160 Is there any proof? 217 00:16:11,160 --> 00:16:13,990 Your Majesty, I have proof. 218 00:16:15,130 --> 00:16:19,130 Your Majesty, this is the letter she had someone brought to me. 219 00:16:19,130 --> 00:16:21,080 Please take a look. 220 00:16:21,920 --> 00:16:29,570 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 221 00:16:30,330 --> 00:16:32,330 Take a look yourself! 222 00:16:37,780 --> 00:16:41,730 Between 11 pm and 1 am tonight, meet me at the east gate of the Imperial Garden, see you. By Yingluo. 223 00:16:41,730 --> 00:16:43,390 - Take her away! - Your Majesty... 224 00:16:43,390 --> 00:16:49,010 Your Majesty, I didn't write this letter. 225 00:16:51,690 --> 00:16:55,840 I heard you are are studying calligraphy with the Empress. 226 00:16:55,840 --> 00:16:58,770 But your writing is very crooked, it's extremely ridiculous. 227 00:16:58,770 --> 00:17:01,330 Who are you trying to fool? 228 00:17:01,330 --> 00:17:03,460 I also have proof. 229 00:17:04,210 --> 00:17:05,230 What is this? 230 00:17:05,230 --> 00:17:10,880 Her Highness is very kind and teaches me calligraphy herself. 231 00:17:10,880 --> 00:17:14,030 I'm not very bright, but I know my place. 232 00:17:14,030 --> 00:17:17,410 I dare not waste Her Highness' efforts. 233 00:17:17,410 --> 00:17:21,000 I have been practicing intensively for over a month now. 234 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:24,040 I tried different practicing methods. 235 00:17:24,040 --> 00:17:27,360 To compare the progress to see if I've advanced, 236 00:17:27,360 --> 00:17:31,860 I especially numbered the sheets I've written. 237 00:17:31,860 --> 00:17:37,390 But this afternoon, I discovered that page 28 has disappeared. 238 00:17:38,200 --> 00:17:41,520 These are page 27 and earlier. 239 00:17:41,520 --> 00:17:45,170 These are from page 29 and later. 240 00:17:45,170 --> 00:17:47,300 Only page 28 has gone missing. 241 00:17:47,300 --> 00:17:52,420 Someone must have stolen my writing and wanted to frame me. 242 00:17:52,420 --> 00:17:54,160 Maybe you made it up. 243 00:17:54,160 --> 00:18:00,950 May I ask you on what kind of paper is this letter is written? 244 00:18:00,950 --> 00:18:03,200 This is regular rice paper for practicing calligraphy. 245 00:18:03,200 --> 00:18:08,090 Your Majesty, I have limited income. I dare not waste rice paper. 246 00:18:08,090 --> 00:18:11,510 That's why I've been using snippets of toilet paper. 247 00:18:11,510 --> 00:18:13,920 In other words, white cotton paper. 248 00:18:13,920 --> 00:18:17,320 But this letter is not. 249 00:18:29,360 --> 00:18:32,600 Your Majesty, the letter supplied by Qingxi, 250 00:18:32,600 --> 00:18:36,160 is written on a white, tightly-woven paper without much texture. 251 00:18:36,160 --> 00:18:40,140 This paper is a product of Jing County in Anhui. 252 00:18:41,280 --> 00:18:43,650 This is of the highest quality. 253 00:18:43,650 --> 00:18:48,820 Her papers are just white cotton papers, normally used for making toilet papers. 254 00:18:50,270 --> 00:18:54,350 If you don't believe me, you can search the western room in Changchun Palace. 255 00:18:54,350 --> 00:18:57,850 See if you can find a top-quality paper there from Anhui? 256 00:18:57,850 --> 00:19:03,400 Therefore, some one must have stolen my writing and tried to mimic my style. 257 00:19:03,400 --> 00:19:07,230 The goal was to frame me but they didn't notice the difference in paper quality. 258 00:19:07,230 --> 00:19:09,390 Maybe you did it to avoid suspicion. 259 00:19:09,390 --> 00:19:12,980 Who says there's no top-quality paper to be found in Changchun Palace? 260 00:19:12,980 --> 00:19:15,140 I dare not speak boldly, 261 00:19:15,140 --> 00:19:17,520 but according to Her Highness, 262 00:19:17,520 --> 00:19:22,190 these one hundred fifty pages show my daily progression. 263 00:19:22,190 --> 00:19:25,510 You were afraid that I'd find out, so you didn't take the newest one. 264 00:19:25,510 --> 00:19:27,960 You only took from the middle. 265 00:19:27,960 --> 00:19:31,800 Page 28 from one month ago. 266 00:19:31,800 --> 00:19:36,800 You can compare it to my recent writings and you'll see a difference. 267 00:19:37,550 --> 00:19:41,630 You bastard, how dare you to frame her! 268 00:19:41,630 --> 00:19:44,560 Your Majesty, looks like Qingxi has been lying all along. 269 00:19:44,560 --> 00:19:46,260 It must been him! 270 00:19:46,260 --> 00:19:50,050 Prince Yi of the First Rank, are you now saying 271 00:19:50,050 --> 00:19:55,310 Qingxi of the Qi family failed to seduce me and therefore is framing me? 272 00:19:59,570 --> 00:20:02,710 Imperial Guard from Qi family, did you hear it loud and clear? 273 00:20:02,710 --> 00:20:06,490 Prince Yi of the First Rank failed to frame me and wants to throw you aside. 274 00:20:06,490 --> 00:20:11,480 If you don't speak the truth now, no one can save you later. 275 00:20:14,800 --> 00:20:19,560 Your Majesty, Prince Yi of the First Rank threatened me and wanted to frame Wei Yingluo! 276 00:20:19,560 --> 00:20:21,930 I don't know his motives. 277 00:20:21,930 --> 00:20:24,160 Everything was instructed by him. 278 00:20:24,160 --> 00:20:26,690 I can swear to the heavens! 279 00:20:27,450 --> 00:20:34,600 Hongxiao, as a distinguished Prince of the First Rank, you dare to do a trick like this? 280 00:20:34,600 --> 00:20:36,200 Don't you have any shame? 281 00:20:36,200 --> 00:20:38,600 Your Majesty, please calm down. 282 00:20:38,600 --> 00:20:41,960 You must easily believe the words of this dog-like thing. 283 00:20:41,960 --> 00:20:45,390 He's just dragging me down because he was unable to implicate Wei Yingluo. 284 00:20:45,390 --> 00:20:49,320 Your Majesty, when I learned that my writing was missing, 285 00:20:49,320 --> 00:20:51,610 I immediately reported it to Her Highness the Empress. 286 00:20:51,610 --> 00:20:56,390 With Her Highness' permission, I brought men to capture the person who caused this mess. 287 00:20:56,390 --> 00:21:02,740 But I never expected that this matter will involve Prince Yi of the First Rank. 288 00:21:02,740 --> 00:21:05,070 After all, I've been living deep in the inner palace. 289 00:21:05,070 --> 00:21:09,480 I have never met Prince of the First Rank, so how could I have offended him? 290 00:21:09,480 --> 00:21:13,920 Prince Yi of the First Rank, may I ask why you slander me? 291 00:21:13,920 --> 00:21:16,220 I told you already that all this is the act of Qingxi! 292 00:21:16,220 --> 00:21:19,820 I just got deceived by him. Don't make unfounded accusations! 293 00:21:19,820 --> 00:21:25,730 After thinking about it, Prince Yi of the First Rank doesn't seem to be targeting just me. 294 00:21:25,730 --> 00:21:30,640 Perhaps he wants to drag Changchun Palace down too? 295 00:21:30,640 --> 00:21:33,010 The Empress manages the six palaces and holds a revered status. 296 00:21:33,010 --> 00:21:36,020 There must be someone coveting her position who wants to use this to destroy her reputation. 297 00:21:36,020 --> 00:21:40,060 What's worse than a close attendant of the Empress having illicit affair with a man from the outside? 298 00:21:40,060 --> 00:21:44,280 Having such a crime, you're going to doubt the ability of the Empress to manage the six palaces. 299 00:21:44,280 --> 00:21:47,630 Even use this chance to make things difficult for her, and then take away her power! 300 00:21:47,630 --> 00:21:49,610 I said already that this is just a misunderstanding. 301 00:21:49,610 --> 00:21:50,920 It's not as scary as you said. 302 00:21:50,920 --> 00:21:53,040 What's scary is not my guess, 303 00:21:53,040 --> 00:21:55,510 but the person who masterminded all this. 304 00:21:55,510 --> 00:21:58,920 They want to punish me, drag Changchun Palace down, 305 00:21:58,920 --> 00:22:03,040 vilify Her Highness Empress, and even make a disturbance in the whole inner palace. 306 00:22:03,040 --> 00:22:06,650 Your Majesty, don't easily believe the rubbish said by Wei Yingluo. 307 00:22:06,650 --> 00:22:09,270 It's because I easily believed the words of Qingxi. 308 00:22:09,270 --> 00:22:12,980 The Empress and I never had any grudges between us, and I even admire her character. 309 00:22:12,980 --> 00:22:16,190 How could I dare destroy her reputation? May Your Majesty investigate this well. 310 00:22:16,190 --> 00:22:18,500 Your Majesty, I'm innocent. 311 00:22:18,500 --> 00:22:20,240 Her Highness the Empress is being wronged! 312 00:22:20,240 --> 00:22:22,510 The whole Changchun Palace is being wronged! 313 00:22:22,510 --> 00:22:24,850 All of you, shut up! 314 00:22:27,890 --> 00:22:32,690 Qingxi, you casually framed a palace maid of Changchun Palace. 315 00:22:32,690 --> 00:22:35,840 You indeed are not worthy to be an Imperial guard of Qianqing Palace. 316 00:22:35,840 --> 00:22:38,460 You are to be caned one hundred times, removed from your post, and be under investigation. 317 00:22:38,460 --> 00:22:40,230 Your Majesty, I'm innocent! 318 00:22:40,230 --> 00:22:43,130 It was all Prince Yi of the First Rank who forced me to do it! 319 00:22:43,130 --> 00:22:44,850 I'm innocent, Your Majesty! 320 00:22:44,850 --> 00:22:47,190 Your Majesty...! 321 00:22:47,190 --> 00:22:48,660 I'm innocent, Your Majesty! 322 00:22:48,660 --> 00:22:51,570 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 323 00:22:54,370 --> 00:22:56,370 As for you, 324 00:22:57,300 --> 00:23:01,470 this rubbish is still considered calligraphy? 325 00:23:01,470 --> 00:23:04,680 You still have the nerve to say there is improvement every day? 326 00:23:04,680 --> 00:23:07,510 I find it hard to bear for the Empress. 327 00:23:07,510 --> 00:23:11,610 It took strenuous efforts to be convinced. 328 00:23:12,810 --> 00:23:14,420 Go back now 329 00:23:14,420 --> 00:23:17,240 and copy it a hundred times. If you don't complete it, you are not allowed to rest! 330 00:23:17,240 --> 00:23:19,500 - Your Majesty. - Dismissed! 331 00:23:20,260 --> 00:23:22,320 Leave now. 332 00:23:24,590 --> 00:23:28,380 Your Majesty is wise and not biased. 333 00:23:28,380 --> 00:23:31,110 I believe Your Majesty's judgement is divine. 334 00:23:31,110 --> 00:23:32,710 You dare to intimidate me? 335 00:23:32,710 --> 00:23:36,080 Your Majesty, Wei Yingluo has suffered. 336 00:23:36,080 --> 00:23:39,930 She spoke in haste and doesn't know what she's talking about. May Your Majesty calm your anger. 337 00:23:39,930 --> 00:23:42,410 - Get out of here now! - Yes. 338 00:23:43,800 --> 00:23:54,050 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 339 00:23:57,420 --> 00:23:59,200 Hongxiao. 340 00:24:00,880 --> 00:24:05,050 Your Majesty, I'm being falsely-accused. It's the truth! 341 00:24:09,070 --> 00:24:12,950 "Falsely accused"? "Falsely accused"! 342 00:24:15,320 --> 00:24:18,390 Do you know the origin of the "iron cap" you are wearing? (T/N the first Prince Yi) 343 00:24:18,390 --> 00:24:22,670 The Thirteenth Prince racked his brains for Great Qing 344 00:24:22,670 --> 00:24:26,330 and dedicated his life to his Royal Brother in exchange for it. (T/N Emperor Yongzheng, aka 4th Prince Yinzhen) 345 00:24:26,330 --> 00:24:28,950 Your conduct should be the same as that Thirteenth Prince's as his first generation descendant, 346 00:24:28,950 --> 00:24:30,950 you should be loyal 347 00:24:30,950 --> 00:24:32,650 and responsible. 348 00:24:32,650 --> 00:24:35,870 But as for you, you are full of resentments every day 349 00:24:35,870 --> 00:24:37,500 and blame me for not giving you the opportunity. 350 00:24:37,500 --> 00:24:40,310 Why don't you think about what you have done? 351 00:24:40,310 --> 00:24:44,690 A palace maid, an Imperial Guard and a secret tryst! 352 00:24:45,570 --> 00:24:47,710 What do you take the Forbidden City for? 353 00:24:47,710 --> 00:24:50,360 Who do you think you are? 354 00:24:50,360 --> 00:24:54,530 I must interrogate you on this laughable joke of a case. Why! 355 00:24:54,530 --> 00:24:57,050 Because it's embarrassing. 356 00:24:57,050 --> 00:24:59,580 It's embarrassing! Do you know that? 357 00:24:59,580 --> 00:25:02,730 You embarrassed the Thirteenth Prince! You embarrassed the Aisin-Gioro clan! 358 00:25:02,730 --> 00:25:06,330 Your Majesty, I know my mistake! I know my mistake, Your Majesty! 359 00:25:06,330 --> 00:25:10,240 - Your Majesty, please don't be angry. Prince Yi was momentarily confused. - Your Majesty. 360 00:25:10,240 --> 00:25:14,040 On behalf of the Elder Prince Yi, please forgive him. 361 00:25:18,680 --> 00:25:23,390 Speak. Who established ties with you? 362 00:25:23,390 --> 00:25:27,030 If you don't speak, I will punish you severely. 363 00:25:28,900 --> 00:25:33,300 Your Majesty, I personally saw Prince Yi 364 00:25:33,300 --> 00:25:36,570 meeting with Noble Lady Jia of Chuxiu Palace. 365 00:25:37,710 --> 00:25:39,720 Hongxiao. 366 00:25:40,920 --> 00:25:42,720 Your Majesty. 367 00:25:45,480 --> 00:25:49,670 Director of Rites Jin Jian and I have always been close. 368 00:25:49,670 --> 00:25:52,810 Because Noble Lady Jia was demoted from Imperial Concubine to Noble Lady status 369 00:25:53,480 --> 00:25:57,690 and it was all deemed as done by Palace Maid Yingluo, a secret revenge was thus plotted. 370 00:25:57,690 --> 00:26:03,070 I thought Wei Yingluo was just a palace maid and an easy task so I accepted it. 371 00:26:03,070 --> 00:26:05,630 I was confused. I know my mistake. 372 00:26:05,630 --> 00:26:07,650 I know my mistake! I know my mistake, Your Majesty. 373 00:26:07,650 --> 00:26:10,650 - Li Yu. - Your servant is present. 374 00:26:10,650 --> 00:26:12,700 Go to Chuxiu Palace now and issue an edict. 375 00:26:12,700 --> 00:26:17,570 Don't take away my child. 376 00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:24,220 Noble Lady Jia, this is His Majesty's intention. 377 00:26:24,220 --> 00:26:26,650 Don't make it hard for us. Give me the child... 378 00:26:26,650 --> 00:26:28,690 No. 379 00:26:28,690 --> 00:26:31,090 Yongcheng is my son. 380 00:26:31,090 --> 00:26:33,780 Why is His Majesty taking him away? 381 00:26:33,780 --> 00:26:37,200 Why is His Majesty doing this to me? 382 00:26:38,250 --> 00:26:41,150 I want to see His Majesty. I'm going to see His Majesty now! 383 00:26:41,150 --> 00:26:44,060 Noble Lady, others don't know what's going on. 384 00:26:44,060 --> 00:26:47,970 You should know what's going on. 385 00:26:47,970 --> 00:26:49,390 What did I do wrong? 386 00:26:49,390 --> 00:26:53,090 Ashuang has already explained everything. Tell us what you did wrong 387 00:26:53,090 --> 00:26:56,380 that you must provoke Prince Yi of the First Rank to get into trouble? 388 00:26:56,380 --> 00:27:00,730 Once the incident provokes him, wouldn't you implicate yourself? 389 00:27:00,730 --> 00:27:04,540 She's just a palace maid. How would I want her life? 390 00:27:04,540 --> 00:27:06,350 Mother. 391 00:27:06,350 --> 00:27:10,670 I suffered for ten months of being pregnant for His Majesty. 392 00:27:10,670 --> 00:27:15,610 Having him didn't bring me any merits, but hardship instead! 393 00:27:15,610 --> 00:27:17,770 Your Majesty, how could you do this to me? 394 00:27:17,770 --> 00:27:22,990 Noble Lady, you are just pretending to be dumb. 395 00:27:22,990 --> 00:27:25,930 You framed Wei Yingluo. 396 00:27:25,930 --> 00:27:29,190 You violated a prohibition on a palace maid who's close to Her Highness. 397 00:27:29,190 --> 00:27:32,690 This is publicly slapping Her Highness' face! 398 00:27:32,690 --> 00:27:35,840 Don't even talk about Changchun Palace. Even His Majesty 399 00:27:35,840 --> 00:27:38,400 will not spare you. 400 00:27:38,400 --> 00:27:41,680 It's not like this. You... 401 00:27:42,830 --> 00:27:44,260 I... 402 00:27:46,610 --> 00:27:50,940 I was forced to do it, Gonggong Li. 403 00:27:50,940 --> 00:27:54,370 Noble Lady Jia, who did you say it was who forced you to do it? 404 00:27:54,370 --> 00:27:57,910 Your servant respectfully greets the Noble Consort. 405 00:28:04,700 --> 00:28:10,280 Li Yu, I'm the head of Chuxiu Palace. 406 00:28:10,280 --> 00:28:14,290 Noble Lady Jia committed a mistake and can't raise Fourth Prince. 407 00:28:14,290 --> 00:28:16,850 He should be given to me. 408 00:28:16,850 --> 00:28:20,230 How can he be sent to Consort Xian? 409 00:28:20,230 --> 00:28:22,450 To answer Your Highness the Noble Consort, 410 00:28:22,450 --> 00:28:24,910 this was His Majesty's intention. 411 00:28:24,910 --> 00:28:29,870 His Majesty said that Noble Lady Jia is staying at Chuxiu Palace. 412 00:28:29,870 --> 00:28:32,840 He fears that Fourth Prince will be under bad influence. 413 00:28:32,840 --> 00:28:35,660 He should stay far away from here. 414 00:28:41,070 --> 00:28:43,370 Be good. 415 00:28:44,260 --> 00:28:48,330 Come, let me take a look. 416 00:28:48,330 --> 00:28:50,750 Come here. 417 00:28:50,750 --> 00:28:52,650 Your Highness! Your Highness! 418 00:28:52,650 --> 00:28:55,170 Let me take a look. 419 00:28:56,660 --> 00:28:58,420 Stop crying. 420 00:28:58,420 --> 00:29:01,660 My heart breaks when I look at you. 421 00:29:02,760 --> 00:29:06,170 Forbidden City is huge. 422 00:29:07,080 --> 00:29:09,700 Even if it's at Chengqian Palace, 423 00:29:09,700 --> 00:29:13,810 I will still get you. 424 00:29:13,810 --> 00:29:16,820 Your Highness... - Be good and go. 425 00:29:16,820 --> 00:29:20,910 Your Highness! Your Highness! 426 00:29:20,910 --> 00:29:23,060 Yongcheng! Yongcheng! 427 00:29:23,060 --> 00:29:25,670 - I'm taking my leave. - Yongcheng. 428 00:29:26,810 --> 00:29:30,050 - Yongcheng! My son! - Shut up! 429 00:29:30,050 --> 00:29:33,910 Yongcheng. 430 00:29:33,910 --> 00:29:35,860 Useless brat. 431 00:29:35,860 --> 00:29:38,660 Your crying is very annoying. 432 00:29:39,350 --> 00:29:42,530 His Majesty is merely giving you a warning 433 00:29:42,530 --> 00:29:45,080 by sending Fourth Prince to Chengqian Palace. 434 00:29:45,080 --> 00:29:48,390 He didn't say you can't visit him. 435 00:29:48,390 --> 00:29:52,030 Your Highness the Noble Consort... 436 00:29:52,890 --> 00:29:54,470 Noble Consort. 437 00:29:54,470 --> 00:29:57,600 If you have the time to be sad, why don't you think about 438 00:29:57,600 --> 00:30:00,650 how to get your son back? 439 00:30:00,650 --> 00:30:05,350 Noble Consort. 440 00:30:14,370 --> 00:30:19,430 Noble Consort, do you intend to adopt Fourth Prince? 441 00:30:19,430 --> 00:30:22,910 If I want a child, I can give birth to one. 442 00:30:22,910 --> 00:30:27,030 Why would I want to raise a stupid child? 443 00:30:28,210 --> 00:30:30,430 You are... 444 00:30:34,100 --> 00:30:35,900 It has been many years. 445 00:30:35,900 --> 00:30:38,730 Noble Lady Jia has done quite a lot of tasks for me. 446 00:30:38,730 --> 00:30:41,340 She knows too much 447 00:30:41,340 --> 00:30:43,680 but as long as Fourth Prince is here, 448 00:30:43,680 --> 00:30:47,110 she won't be able to turn anything upside down. 449 00:30:49,050 --> 00:30:53,290 You are wise. Now that Fourth Prince has been taken away, 450 00:30:53,290 --> 00:30:56,070 will he still be able to return? 451 00:30:56,070 --> 00:31:00,620 This will depend on how capable Noble Lady Jia is. 452 00:31:02,330 --> 00:31:05,390 Your Highness the Empress, please spare me! 453 00:31:05,390 --> 00:31:07,540 - Take him out. - Your Highness! 454 00:31:07,540 --> 00:31:10,430 Your Highness, please spare my life. 455 00:31:10,430 --> 00:31:12,140 Your Highness. 456 00:31:12,140 --> 00:31:14,410 I didn't expect 457 00:31:15,170 --> 00:31:19,610 there would be a planted spy in Changchun Palace. 458 00:31:27,830 --> 00:31:31,710 Since the lychee was last destroyed, 459 00:31:31,710 --> 00:31:34,610 I have always felt there was a planted spy in Changchun Palace. 460 00:31:34,610 --> 00:31:36,980 We were waiting for him to take actions. 461 00:31:37,820 --> 00:31:41,030 Who knew they would be so impatient 462 00:31:41,030 --> 00:31:43,870 and actually took risks again. 463 00:31:45,960 --> 00:31:48,050 Poor Fourth Prince. 464 00:31:49,010 --> 00:31:51,520 He's very young 465 00:31:51,520 --> 00:31:54,880 and he left his mother's side. 466 00:31:54,880 --> 00:31:57,950 Blame Noble Lady Jia for reaping what she has sowed. 467 00:31:57,950 --> 00:32:00,910 If she didn't harbor evil intentions and sought revenge, 468 00:32:00,910 --> 00:32:03,630 how could she have been separated from her son? 469 00:32:06,370 --> 00:32:10,660 No matter what, His Majesty by doing this 470 00:32:10,660 --> 00:32:13,750 is also giving you face. 471 00:32:14,470 --> 00:32:18,120 His Majesty didn't have the intention to uphold justice. 472 00:32:18,120 --> 00:32:20,250 What did you say? 473 00:32:22,950 --> 00:32:25,350 Towards Noble Lady Jia, 474 00:32:25,350 --> 00:32:29,680 His Majesty is angry. She used evil tactics 475 00:32:29,680 --> 00:32:32,670 to harm the reputation of Changchun Palace. 476 00:32:32,670 --> 00:32:36,580 At the same time, His Majesty doesn't want Fourth Prince to be with a narrow-minded mother 477 00:32:36,580 --> 00:32:39,150 who uses evil tactics. 478 00:32:39,150 --> 00:32:41,480 From the beginning until now, 479 00:32:41,480 --> 00:32:44,050 my being falsely-accused and justice, 480 00:32:44,050 --> 00:32:46,790 His Majesty has never taken them into consideration. 481 00:32:46,790 --> 00:32:50,220 - Yingluo. - If His Majesty really wanted to seek justice, 482 00:32:50,220 --> 00:32:54,700 why did he let her off that lightly and took away the Fourth Prince? 483 00:32:55,610 --> 00:32:58,520 Noble Lady Jia is the mother of Fourth Prince. 484 00:32:58,520 --> 00:33:02,500 By doing this, His Majesty is giving Fourth Prince some dignity. 485 00:33:02,500 --> 00:33:04,570 Even if this is the case, 486 00:33:05,470 --> 00:33:07,150 what about Prince Yi? 487 00:33:07,150 --> 00:33:10,580 Prince Yi is the younger patrilineal cousin of His Majesty. 488 00:33:10,580 --> 00:33:13,520 - How could His Majesty... - Your Highness. 489 00:33:14,780 --> 00:33:18,560 You know it very well too. Isn't that so? 490 00:33:19,400 --> 00:33:21,910 I'm just a humble palace maid. 491 00:33:21,910 --> 00:33:23,910 Don't even talk about having suffered a bit. 492 00:33:23,910 --> 00:33:27,400 Even if I lose my life, His Majesty doesn't even care. 493 00:33:27,400 --> 00:33:30,050 His Majesty is furious. 494 00:33:30,050 --> 00:33:33,220 He blames Prince Yi for participating in the disputes in the inner palace. 495 00:33:33,220 --> 00:33:37,170 It's an embarrassment and the Aisin-Gioro clan has lost its dignity. 496 00:33:37,870 --> 00:33:40,070 That's why Noble Lady Jia was disposed of. 497 00:33:40,070 --> 00:33:43,430 As for Prince Yi, he's still relaxed and happy. 498 00:33:43,430 --> 00:33:48,400 Prince Yi is the son of the Thirteenth Prince, the Emperor's uncle. 499 00:33:48,400 --> 00:33:51,980 He's the famous and prestigious Prince Yi of the First Rank of Great Qing. 500 00:33:52,610 --> 00:33:55,300 His Majesty can't blame him. 501 00:33:55,300 --> 00:33:57,480 If one day, 502 00:33:58,150 --> 00:34:00,700 what if he really commits a major mistake? 503 00:34:11,630 --> 00:34:14,990 Miss Yingluo! Put it down. 504 00:34:14,990 --> 00:34:17,500 Aren't you Miss Yingluo? Where are you going? 505 00:34:17,500 --> 00:34:20,320 Her Highness the Empress instructed me to deliver some items to Yonghe Palace. 506 00:34:20,320 --> 00:34:24,070 Chief Steward Wu, this is... 507 00:34:24,070 --> 00:34:27,760 Kunning Palace has two offering ceremonies day and night. Every three months, there's a major ceremony. 508 00:34:27,760 --> 00:34:29,190 Tomorrow is the major offering ceremony day. 509 00:34:29,190 --> 00:34:33,450 His Majesty is rewarding the Imperial Bodyguards and the high officials some meat to share the blessings. 510 00:34:33,450 --> 00:34:35,180 Eat meat to share the blessings? 511 00:34:35,180 --> 00:34:38,350 An old rule. You'll see it tomorrow. 512 00:34:38,350 --> 00:34:40,220 Chief Steward Wu, you must be joking. 513 00:34:40,220 --> 00:34:43,780 I'm always in Changchun Palace. It's rare to have a chance to come out and walk around. 514 00:34:43,780 --> 00:34:45,570 I don't even know major events like this. 515 00:34:45,570 --> 00:34:47,830 Before, Her Highness the Empress was unwell. 516 00:34:47,830 --> 00:34:50,830 His Majesty especially allowed Her Highness the Empress to not attend. 517 00:34:50,830 --> 00:34:52,950 Now that she's better, 518 00:34:52,950 --> 00:34:56,170 how could she not attend a major offering ceremony to eat some meat? 519 00:34:56,170 --> 00:35:00,560 Not only Her Highness the Empress, other Imperial Consorts will get a share too. 520 00:35:00,560 --> 00:35:04,760 I won't talk to you anymore. I must hurry. Please send my regard to the Empress. 521 00:35:44,500 --> 00:35:46,620 Sister Erqing! 522 00:35:48,360 --> 00:35:51,000 Yingluo, you're back so quickly. 523 00:35:51,000 --> 00:35:54,280 Her Highness the Empress is inside, waiting for your updates. 524 00:35:54,280 --> 00:35:58,090 - Sister Erqing. Let me ask you about something. - What is it? 525 00:35:58,090 --> 00:36:02,230 I heard that Her Highness the Empress is preparing to attend the offerings for the god in Kunning Palace. 526 00:36:02,230 --> 00:36:04,770 Is this matter true? 527 00:36:09,010 --> 00:36:10,820 I'm actually worrying about this matter. 528 00:36:10,820 --> 00:36:13,840 That offered meat may sound nice, 529 00:36:13,840 --> 00:36:17,180 but it's just boiled in water and actually tasteless. 530 00:36:17,180 --> 00:36:20,450 Sometimes much of it is still raw. 531 00:36:20,450 --> 00:36:23,050 Her Highness the Empress has never liked eating such things. 532 00:36:23,050 --> 00:36:26,400 One time, she had a stomach upset because of it. 533 00:36:26,400 --> 00:36:28,910 If Her Highness the Empress doesn't like to eat it, can she just not eat it? 534 00:36:28,910 --> 00:36:31,610 She can't. It symbolizes blessings. 535 00:36:31,610 --> 00:36:36,480 Whoever refuses it, that's being disrespectful to the ancestors and the gods. 536 00:36:36,480 --> 00:36:40,230 One time, an official vomited it 537 00:36:40,230 --> 00:36:43,110 and got caned eighty times. 538 00:36:43,110 --> 00:36:45,380 That severe? 539 00:36:46,540 --> 00:36:50,670 Sister Erqing, can you take me with you? 540 00:36:51,290 --> 00:36:55,990 I've never seen an offering ceremony in Kunning Palace. 541 00:36:55,990 --> 00:36:59,620 That event is not that nice to see. You're sure you want to go? 542 00:36:59,620 --> 00:37:02,200 Go! Take me with you! 543 00:37:12,300 --> 00:37:13,760 Your eye is having cramps? 544 00:37:13,760 --> 00:37:17,860 No. There's a beautiful palace maid looking for you. 545 00:37:17,860 --> 00:37:21,180 Look. Can you see it? 546 00:37:21,180 --> 00:37:23,640 Didn't you monitor Prince Yi of the First Rank because of her? 547 00:37:23,640 --> 00:37:25,690 Now, she personally came to thank you. 548 00:37:25,690 --> 00:37:27,600 I'll be back very soon. 549 00:37:31,790 --> 00:37:33,690 Why did you come here? 550 00:37:33,690 --> 00:37:35,610 I have something to ask. 551 00:37:36,290 --> 00:37:39,660 You want to ask why I was in the Imperial Garden that day? 552 00:37:41,200 --> 00:37:45,510 I discovered that Prince Yi of the First Rank is frequently meeting Qingxi. 553 00:37:45,510 --> 00:37:47,520 Hence, I closely monitored them. 554 00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:52,870 I discovered that Qingxi was secretly monitoring Changchun Palace, 555 00:37:52,870 --> 00:37:55,080 that's why I became suspicious. 556 00:37:55,080 --> 00:38:00,280 Afterwards, Qingxi especially changed the day of his shift, so I concluded that they are making their move. 557 00:38:00,280 --> 00:38:04,750 So that's why you deliberately lured His Majesty there? 558 00:38:06,900 --> 00:38:10,380 Looks like the two of us are very much fated. 559 00:38:10,380 --> 00:38:14,380 Or else, why would the heavens let Young Master come to my side 560 00:38:14,380 --> 00:38:16,940 during the times that I need help the most? 561 00:38:19,210 --> 00:38:22,530 Young Master, thank you. 562 00:38:30,400 --> 00:38:33,590 Young Master, thank you. 563 00:38:33,590 --> 00:38:35,560 No need to thank me. 564 00:38:41,800 --> 00:38:43,730 Wei Yingluo! 565 00:38:45,430 --> 00:38:48,550 I'm a distinguished iron-cap prince of the Qing Dynasty. 566 00:38:48,550 --> 00:38:50,840 You're just a lowly palace servant. 567 00:38:50,840 --> 00:38:53,560 So what if you complained to His Majesty about me? 568 00:38:53,560 --> 00:38:56,300 What can you do to me? 569 00:38:59,260 --> 00:39:02,520 Why are you glaring at me like that? I'm so afraid. 570 00:39:02,520 --> 00:39:04,720 So what if you've got connections with Fuheng? 571 00:39:04,720 --> 00:39:07,960 A servant is a servant. You won't be able to be shown to others. 572 00:39:07,960 --> 00:39:11,340 One day, I will be pinching your head off. 573 00:39:11,340 --> 00:39:14,620 I will tell you what the meaning is of superior and subordinate, honorable and lowly. 574 00:39:14,620 --> 00:39:17,530 What's the meaning of high and low, noble and cheap. 575 00:39:40,740 --> 00:39:42,380 Young Master. 576 00:39:45,410 --> 00:39:47,990 - You all leave first. - Yes. 577 00:39:51,360 --> 00:39:52,750 Why are you here? 578 00:39:52,750 --> 00:39:54,070 Waiting for you. 579 00:39:54,070 --> 00:39:55,800 You need anything? 580 00:40:02,970 --> 00:40:04,910 This is... 581 00:40:09,910 --> 00:40:11,820 Spiced salt? 582 00:40:11,820 --> 00:40:15,250 I heard that the offering meat is just half-cooked and flavorless. 583 00:40:15,250 --> 00:40:19,490 There's usually people who vomit and get punished. I then especially prepared some spiced salt. 584 00:40:19,490 --> 00:40:23,890 Just rub it on when someone isn't looking and you'll be able to take the meat in. 585 00:40:23,890 --> 00:40:28,200 Yingluo, this is inappropriate. 586 00:40:28,200 --> 00:40:30,320 Just secretly hide it in your sleeve. 587 00:40:30,320 --> 00:40:33,720 There are so many people that time. Who would notice? 588 00:40:33,720 --> 00:40:35,380 I'll treat it that you've accepted it. 589 00:40:35,380 --> 00:40:38,960 Her Highness the Empress is still looking for me. I must leave now. 590 00:42:03,660 --> 00:42:06,760 Serve the meat! 591 00:42:28,030 --> 00:42:36,980 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 592 00:42:57,200 --> 00:43:04,820 ♫The Forbidden Palace's walls surround them, feeling like a good place to reside.♫ 593 00:43:04,820 --> 00:43:12,140 ♫As the walls sever the setting sun's rays, they lose their past dreams as it grows cold.♫ 594 00:43:12,140 --> 00:43:19,490 ♫Decaying leaves cover the neglected shuttered window, that remembers the cold winds of twenty harvests.♫ 595 00:43:19,490 --> 00:43:26,000 ♫Knowing only how to go with the flow, and pass the years.♫ 596 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:28,700 ♫Unmarried and hopeful, the heavy, dark gates are locked, ♫ 597 00:43:28,700 --> 00:43:33,340 ♫Cultivated and proud, gem-like beauties, and yet somehow♫ 598 00:43:33,340 --> 00:43:36,160 ♫Flowers who stay may endure breakage, causing them ask to change their karma♫ 599 00:43:36,160 --> 00:43:41,720 ♫Can not an empty branch give them a carefree place to rest upon?♫ 600 00:43:41,720 --> 00:43:49,040 ♫Longing to be together with him, separated as the illumination in the western window declines,♫ 601 00:43:49,040 --> 00:43:56,190 ♫At leisure to be melancholy, also perplexed and worried about it all.♫ 602 00:43:56,190 --> 00:44:03,810 ♫Who will pity her, and record her lifetime full of misery?♫ 603 00:44:03,810 --> 00:44:10,880 ♫A pretentious, showy vision on a stage.♫ 604 00:44:10,880 --> 00:44:18,580 ♫Longing to be together with him, separated as the illumination in the western window declines,♫ 605 00:44:18,580 --> 00:44:25,770 ♫At leisure to be melancholy, also perplexed and worried about it all.♫ 606 00:44:25,770 --> 00:44:33,390 ♫Who will pity her, and record her lifetime full of misery?♫ 607 00:44:33,390 --> 00:44:39,520 ♫A pretentious, showy vision on a stage.♫ 608 00:44:40,820 --> 00:44:51,000 ♫A pretentious, showy vision on a stage.♫ 54489