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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,700 --> 00:00:10,050 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 2 00:01:10,730 --> 00:01:17,170 Watching the person in the mirror's countenance pale and grow haggard, 3 00:01:17,170 --> 00:01:23,690 Examining love together with regret, both new and old. 4 00:01:23,690 --> 00:01:30,850 Keeping watch still by a lantern though it is daybreak, drenched with tears, 5 00:01:30,850 --> 00:01:39,410 Watching others meet as promised, as twilight falls. 6 00:01:41,740 --> 00:01:49,220 Story of Yanxi Palace Episode 69 7 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:52,590 Let's go. 8 00:01:56,750 --> 00:02:00,580 Mistress, Prince He of the First Rank is in charge of the defense on this trip. 9 00:02:00,580 --> 00:02:04,300 He said that he'll find a chance later to meet with Your Highness. 10 00:02:04,300 --> 00:02:07,000 I understand. 11 00:02:07,000 --> 00:02:11,350 Mistress, there's one more thing I must report to you. When we pass by Yangzhou, 12 00:02:11,350 --> 00:02:16,960 the local officials and businessmen along the way have set up an opera stage as a tribute for His Majesty and the Empress Dowager to enjoy. 13 00:02:16,970 --> 00:02:23,560 But before we left, they chose some uniquely-special "lean horses" and placed them on the escort ships. 14 00:02:23,560 --> 00:02:26,730 This morning, they have already been delivered onto our Imperial ship. 15 00:02:26,730 --> 00:02:29,990 Once Your Highness sees them upon entering the main hall, please don't get mad. 16 00:02:29,990 --> 00:02:33,030 - "Lean horses"? - Yes. 17 00:02:33,030 --> 00:02:36,550 Sending in women from the brothel onto the ship, 18 00:02:36,550 --> 00:02:39,340 how bold of them! 19 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,830 Your Majesty. 20 00:03:12,100 --> 00:03:16,900 Throughout our journey, Your Majesty has been testing local officials on governance, inspecting the river works, giving tax amnesty, and consoling the citizens. 21 00:03:16,900 --> 00:03:19,320 You've committed so many meritorious deeds and are being widely praised. 22 00:03:19,320 --> 00:03:21,610 But the local officials are too focused on flattering and fawning on you, 23 00:03:21,610 --> 00:03:25,750 that they would actually offer Jiangnan prostitutes so openly on the Imperial ship. 24 00:03:25,750 --> 00:03:30,140 If this news gets out, it might harm Your Majesty's reputation. 25 00:03:30,140 --> 00:03:34,480 In my opinion, why don't we just let these prostitutes leave 26 00:03:34,480 --> 00:03:37,640 and just let the Music Harmony Office play us some music. 27 00:03:39,290 --> 00:03:44,090 Your Majesty, my words may not sound pleasant, but since time immemorial, the loyal suggestions are those that are harsh to hear. 28 00:03:44,090 --> 00:03:47,600 If I'm not the Empress, I can be like the others 29 00:03:47,600 --> 00:03:51,280 and pretend to not see or hear this. But as the Empress, 30 00:03:51,280 --> 00:03:54,590 if I just sit here and enjoy these obscene lyrics and seductive tunes, 31 00:03:54,590 --> 00:03:57,770 I might get blamed by the citizens behind my back. 32 00:03:57,770 --> 00:04:01,260 Empress Dowager just went to rest. If she learns of this, 33 00:04:01,260 --> 00:04:05,460 she surely will blame me for not doing my duty as Empress well. 34 00:04:18,500 --> 00:04:20,950 I came late. May Your Majesty forgive me. 35 00:04:20,950 --> 00:04:22,360 Sit. 36 00:04:23,280 --> 00:04:24,960 Yes. 37 00:04:28,860 --> 00:04:33,960 Noble Consort Ling, as the noble consort, you have the duty to give good advice. 38 00:04:33,960 --> 00:04:37,540 Now, these Yangzhou "lean horses" have been sent onto the ship. 39 00:04:37,540 --> 00:04:39,530 What is your opinion? 40 00:04:46,320 --> 00:04:51,360 This beautiful woman has such a charming smile and large beautiful eyes! 41 00:04:51,360 --> 00:04:53,860 Compared to the pretty women in the Forbidden City, 42 00:04:53,860 --> 00:04:56,770 it's uniquely tempting. 43 00:04:56,770 --> 00:04:58,590 No wonder Your Majesty likes watching this. 44 00:04:58,590 --> 00:05:01,670 I also feel happy watching them. 45 00:05:02,660 --> 00:05:06,260 Having beautiful scenery, beautiful wine, plus pairing it with beautiful women, 46 00:05:06,260 --> 00:05:09,750 can bring out the best in each of them. 47 00:05:09,750 --> 00:05:12,520 It's still Yingluo who has taste. 48 00:05:12,520 --> 00:05:13,850 Noble Consort Ling. 49 00:05:13,850 --> 00:05:19,870 Your Highness the Empress, Confucius tells us that appetite and lust are only natural. 50 00:05:19,870 --> 00:05:23,000 What person in this world doesn't love a pretty person? 51 00:05:23,700 --> 00:05:26,330 I just hate that I'm not a man. 52 00:05:26,330 --> 00:05:28,180 If I were a man-- 53 00:05:28,180 --> 00:05:30,290 What would you do? 54 00:05:30,290 --> 00:05:33,300 Embrace one left and right, enjoying the pleasure of life! 55 00:05:33,300 --> 00:05:36,830 What a pity you're a woman. It's hopeless in this lifetime! 56 00:05:36,830 --> 00:05:38,900 You can't be sure. 57 00:05:38,900 --> 00:05:41,220 I indeed am unable to admire beautiful women. 58 00:05:41,220 --> 00:05:45,280 I'll just look for some handsome eunuchs and place them in my palace. 59 00:05:45,280 --> 00:05:48,390 Look at them from time to time, and I can already pair them with my meal. 60 00:05:49,460 --> 00:05:52,340 Your Majesty, after looking around, 61 00:05:52,340 --> 00:05:57,160 your Eunuch Desheng in Yangxin Palace is really not bad. 62 00:05:58,550 --> 00:06:01,210 Your Majesty, can you bear to part with him? 63 00:06:04,970 --> 00:06:08,710 Your Highness Noble Consort Ling, don't joke around with me. 64 00:06:08,710 --> 00:06:12,830 Noble Consort Ling, Desheng has always been quick-witted. 65 00:06:12,830 --> 00:06:15,640 His Majesty surely can't bear to part with him. 66 00:06:15,640 --> 00:06:18,770 It's better that you choose someone else. 67 00:06:19,800 --> 00:06:21,780 In my palace, 68 00:06:21,780 --> 00:06:23,820 there are some who do look quite handsome. 69 00:06:23,820 --> 00:06:27,790 Later, I'll send you some. 70 00:06:27,790 --> 00:06:31,560 I only have sloppy men in my palace. I dare not foul Your Highness' sight. 71 00:06:31,560 --> 00:06:33,180 If you like, 72 00:06:33,180 --> 00:06:36,290 I'll personally choose some next time. 73 00:06:36,290 --> 00:06:38,310 Thank you. Thank you. 74 00:06:38,310 --> 00:06:41,370 Remember, not only must he be handsome, 75 00:06:41,370 --> 00:06:44,140 he still must be very eloquent and humorous. 76 00:06:44,140 --> 00:06:45,990 Behaving atrociously! 77 00:06:49,610 --> 00:06:51,450 Stop dancing. 78 00:06:54,340 --> 00:06:56,490 Let the people from the Music Harmony Office come. 79 00:06:56,490 --> 00:06:58,370 Yes. 80 00:07:02,270 --> 00:07:04,290 Those words you said earlier 81 00:07:04,290 --> 00:07:08,420 would implicate me if it was heard by the Imperial Censor. 82 00:07:09,240 --> 00:07:11,080 Your Majesty said it right. 83 00:07:11,080 --> 00:07:14,040 There are so many Imperial censors that came with us. 84 00:07:14,040 --> 00:07:16,940 Just one spit from each of them can drown a person. 85 00:07:16,940 --> 00:07:20,930 Noble Consort Ling, I think you should be more careful with your words. 86 00:07:20,930 --> 00:07:23,530 I just want to place some beautiful-looking eunuchs in my palace 87 00:07:23,530 --> 00:07:26,700 to look at. How come it can't be allowed? 88 00:07:26,700 --> 00:07:29,120 Shut up already. 89 00:07:29,120 --> 00:07:34,090 Anyway, just in front, it's already Hangzhou. 90 00:07:34,090 --> 00:07:37,120 A paradise full of beautiful people. 91 00:07:37,120 --> 00:07:41,260 Will Your Majesty even be covering my eyes? 92 00:07:41,260 --> 00:07:46,080 I heard that Hangzhou has a famous performer who is both beautiful and talented. 93 00:07:46,080 --> 00:07:48,530 Once she sings, it will stun the world. 94 00:07:48,530 --> 00:07:51,540 I will pay a lot to invite her to sing here. 95 00:07:51,540 --> 00:07:56,070 If I don't call in any performing prostitutes, don't even think you can. 96 00:07:56,070 --> 00:07:59,710 If that Imperial censor wishes with a stroke of his brush, 97 00:07:59,710 --> 00:08:03,580 won't I truly have become a laughing-stock of the future generations? 98 00:08:03,580 --> 00:08:07,320 Even if you're shameless, I still want my reputation. 99 00:08:09,800 --> 00:08:13,610 I don't feel well. I'm taking my leave now. 100 00:08:29,800 --> 00:08:32,000 - Mistress. - Have you found him? 101 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:35,160 Replying to Mistress, we've found Miracle Doctor Ye. 102 00:08:39,050 --> 00:08:41,550 I'm the one in charge of the security of this southern trip. 103 00:08:41,550 --> 00:08:45,940 As long as we plan it properly, we surely will succeed. 104 00:08:48,150 --> 00:08:50,190 We don't have much time. 105 00:08:50,990 --> 00:08:52,990 You can't keep wavering. 106 00:08:52,990 --> 00:08:55,640 Even if you don't want to think for yourself, 107 00:08:55,640 --> 00:08:58,730 you must think for the sake of Twelfth Prince. 108 00:09:00,290 --> 00:09:02,390 Please believe me. 109 00:09:03,220 --> 00:09:05,360 I surely will help you. 110 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:17,020 For so many years, only you were by my side relentlessly. 111 00:09:17,020 --> 00:09:19,290 I remember your affection, 112 00:09:19,290 --> 00:09:21,720 and understand your intention. 113 00:09:21,720 --> 00:09:23,740 How can I not trust you? 114 00:09:23,740 --> 00:09:28,910 Don't worry. I surely will proceed according to your plan. 115 00:10:24,200 --> 00:10:25,630 What's wrong? 116 00:10:25,630 --> 00:10:28,170 Her Highness the Empress has another plan. 117 00:10:31,080 --> 00:10:34,080 A crafty rabbit will have three burrows. 118 00:10:35,030 --> 00:10:38,300 Moreover, Her Highness the Empress is such a shrewd person. 119 00:10:38,300 --> 00:10:42,130 Even if she's sick, she is still more cautious than everyone else. 120 00:10:42,130 --> 00:10:44,130 Will there be a change in our plan? 121 00:10:44,130 --> 00:10:49,560 It's fine. I will inform Prince He of the First Rank to act sooner. 122 00:10:54,380 --> 00:10:57,960 Fifth Prince, does this leg have sensation? 123 00:10:58,720 --> 00:11:01,010 When the weather changes, it will hurt a little. 124 00:11:01,010 --> 00:11:02,800 I seem to be unable to move it. 125 00:11:02,800 --> 00:11:05,320 I must use a cane to walk. 126 00:11:05,930 --> 00:11:10,690 Miracle Doctor Ye, can my leg still be cured? 127 00:11:10,690 --> 00:11:14,340 Of course, it can be cured. If your leg nerves have been completely severed, 128 00:11:14,340 --> 00:11:18,100 your right leg wouldn't have any sensation at all. 129 00:11:18,100 --> 00:11:20,290 But... 130 00:11:20,290 --> 00:11:22,170 But what? 131 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:28,530 Replying to Your Majesty, we have to break the bone, then remove the necrotic tissues. 132 00:11:28,530 --> 00:11:30,690 Let the bone regrow. 133 00:11:30,690 --> 00:11:34,360 But this method is very dangerous. 134 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:39,620 There is a possibility that his leg nerves might get complete severed and the pain is unbearable. 135 00:11:39,620 --> 00:11:41,600 I'm willing to give it a try. 136 00:11:41,600 --> 00:11:44,830 Yongqi, think about it well. 137 00:11:44,830 --> 00:11:48,040 Breaking the bone and then realigning it is a very painful ordeal. 138 00:11:48,040 --> 00:11:49,900 As long as I will be able to walk normally, 139 00:11:49,900 --> 00:11:52,560 I'm willing to pay any price. 140 00:11:57,150 --> 00:11:58,760 Yingluo, 141 00:12:00,240 --> 00:12:03,430 you should trust Ye Tianshi. 142 00:12:03,430 --> 00:12:05,800 And even more so, you should believe in Yongqi. 143 00:12:10,310 --> 00:12:11,970 You're mad? 144 00:12:14,080 --> 00:12:19,040 Your Majesty, you shouldn't have let Yongqi do what he wants. 145 00:12:19,660 --> 00:12:22,410 What if Ye Tianshi fails? 146 00:12:22,410 --> 00:12:24,750 What about Yongqi? 147 00:12:24,750 --> 00:12:27,410 Yongqi is my son. 148 00:12:28,160 --> 00:12:30,940 I know him better than anyone. 149 00:12:32,300 --> 00:12:36,250 If you're going to let him walk with a cane for the remainder of his life, 150 00:12:36,250 --> 00:12:37,990 it's better to just kill him. 151 00:12:37,990 --> 00:12:41,330 Even if he's unable to stand up forever, 152 00:12:41,330 --> 00:12:43,740 that's much better than losing his life. 153 00:12:47,330 --> 00:12:50,410 Yongqi isn't as shameless as you. 154 00:12:51,260 --> 00:12:54,650 The more he acts that everything is fine and calm, 155 00:12:54,650 --> 00:12:58,630 the more his heart cares about it. 156 00:12:59,780 --> 00:13:01,620 You must understand him. 157 00:13:01,620 --> 00:13:03,360 But... 158 00:13:11,530 --> 00:13:15,430 Yingluo, the child has already grown up. 159 00:13:15,430 --> 00:13:18,600 Don't arrange everything for him. 160 00:13:18,600 --> 00:13:20,320 Understand? 161 00:13:21,960 --> 00:13:25,240 Your Majesty, there are signs of rebellion in Hangzhou. 162 00:13:25,240 --> 00:13:28,040 Prince He of the First Rank is currently in the Flower Hall waiting for you. 163 00:13:31,560 --> 00:13:33,800 I'll accompany him in his room. 164 00:13:33,800 --> 00:13:35,780 You go to work. 165 00:13:47,990 --> 00:13:55,500 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 166 00:14:04,080 --> 00:14:07,700 Doctor Ye, I'm ready. 167 00:14:08,440 --> 00:14:12,870 Fifth Prince, the pain of breaking a bone isn't a trifling matter. 168 00:14:12,870 --> 00:14:16,320 I fear that you might not be able to endure it, hence, 169 00:14:16,930 --> 00:14:19,310 it's still not too late to change your mind. 170 00:14:19,910 --> 00:14:23,400 The one who can't endure it is Noble Consort Ling. 171 00:14:23,400 --> 00:14:26,070 Hence, I insisted on sending her out. 172 00:14:26,070 --> 00:14:30,390 Doctor Ye, I want you to be honest with me. 173 00:14:30,390 --> 00:14:34,830 What is my chance of being cured in breaking my bone and realigning it? 174 00:14:34,830 --> 00:14:36,450 Oh. 175 00:14:38,280 --> 00:14:40,020 Around eighty percent. 176 00:14:46,830 --> 00:14:50,060 Let me be honest, forty percent. 177 00:14:52,960 --> 00:14:56,410 What will happen if you fail? 178 00:14:57,480 --> 00:15:02,310 Fifth Prince, your leg was injured by an explosive. 179 00:15:02,310 --> 00:15:04,650 We need to break the bone and then realign it. 180 00:15:04,650 --> 00:15:09,210 Some people will die from fear during the removal of necrotic tissues. 181 00:15:09,210 --> 00:15:13,280 Once the anesthesia effect is gone, they will be in unbearable pain. Even if we're able to connect the bones together, 182 00:15:13,280 --> 00:15:16,140 there might also be a lot of sequelae that will come out in the future. 183 00:15:16,140 --> 00:15:18,510 For example, joint deformity, 184 00:15:18,510 --> 00:15:20,920 bone attachment gangrene, bone necrosis, such complications. 185 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:24,220 Those can't be predicted. 186 00:15:26,850 --> 00:15:29,590 If any unexpected event does happen, 187 00:15:29,590 --> 00:15:32,090 remember to relay to Royal Father 188 00:15:32,090 --> 00:15:35,880 that I've disappointed him. 189 00:15:35,880 --> 00:15:38,660 Send him my apology. 190 00:15:39,930 --> 00:15:41,700 And one more important thing, 191 00:15:41,700 --> 00:15:44,870 that I ask you to relay to Mother Noble Consort Ling. 192 00:15:44,870 --> 00:15:48,520 Her Highness Noble Consort Ling is just outside waiting. 193 00:15:51,640 --> 00:15:55,270 Mother Noble Consort Ling just let the Fifteenth Prince and the others do what they want, 194 00:15:55,270 --> 00:15:59,140 while she excessively cared for me. I know that 195 00:15:59,140 --> 00:16:02,320 she was afraid to disappoint my mother's trust. 196 00:16:06,090 --> 00:16:07,900 Thank her for me. 197 00:16:07,900 --> 00:16:13,190 Just say that she was able to do everything that Mother had asked her, 198 00:16:13,190 --> 00:16:15,590 and she did very well. 199 00:16:15,590 --> 00:16:18,190 I will forever remember it. 200 00:16:19,430 --> 00:16:22,750 Oh, right. Remember to tell Little Fifteenth 201 00:16:22,750 --> 00:16:27,130 that I'm done making the wooden bow I've promised him. I've placed it under his bed. 202 00:16:27,130 --> 00:16:31,240 Prince, don't worry. I've memorized everything. 203 00:16:36,230 --> 00:16:37,730 Fifth Prince. 204 00:16:37,730 --> 00:16:41,090 Please proceed, Doctor Ye. 205 00:16:52,040 --> 00:16:55,720 Right now, the rebels are hiding in the Suzhou and Hangzhou regions. 206 00:16:55,720 --> 00:16:58,540 I'm sure that they are plotting something big. 207 00:16:59,140 --> 00:17:03,420 Because there were too much guards before, the ship wasn't able to sail very smoothly. 208 00:17:04,190 --> 00:17:07,580 I especially decreased the accompanying guards and soldiers from the Eight Banners. 209 00:17:08,880 --> 00:17:12,440 I think that the rebels will use this opportunity to wreak havoc. 210 00:17:12,440 --> 00:17:14,510 Why don't we avoid Hangzhou? 211 00:17:17,040 --> 00:17:20,170 We won't be able to avoid it. 212 00:17:22,210 --> 00:17:24,210 Moreover, 213 00:17:24,210 --> 00:17:27,050 the route of the southern trip has been decided early on. 214 00:17:27,050 --> 00:17:30,870 If we change it now, what will the citizens say? 215 00:17:34,240 --> 00:17:38,730 Moreover, there are three shifts of Imperial Bodyguards going on duty in turns. 216 00:17:39,440 --> 00:17:42,010 Plus the Defending Army and Shan Bu Ying are on the riverbanks waiting for my command anytime. (T/N Battalion of Excellence in Capture) 217 00:17:42,010 --> 00:17:43,830 That's more than enough. 218 00:17:47,190 --> 00:17:52,110 Yes. I'm too panicky. 219 00:18:01,190 --> 00:18:06,340 I heard that Miracle Doctor Ye is treating the Fifth Prince. Aren't you going to check on him? 220 00:18:10,150 --> 00:18:12,730 I have a more important matter to do. 221 00:18:19,740 --> 00:18:21,310 Your turn. 222 00:18:24,420 --> 00:18:27,800 - Mother! Mother! - Hurry! Bring me my medicine box! 223 00:18:29,630 --> 00:18:31,310 Endure it! 224 00:18:32,510 --> 00:18:36,550 Fifth Prince, this is a kind of decomposing bug. It mainly will help remove the necrotic tissues on your leg. 225 00:18:36,550 --> 00:18:39,390 You must not move. Endure it. 226 00:18:41,950 --> 00:18:45,420 Mother! Mother! 227 00:18:52,370 --> 00:18:55,110 Yongqi! Ye Tianshi, 228 00:18:55,110 --> 00:18:57,170 what are you doing! 229 00:18:57,170 --> 00:18:58,990 Not right... 230 00:19:04,360 --> 00:19:06,750 What are those? What are those things! 231 00:19:06,750 --> 00:19:11,140 Your Highness, I don't know! Those are not the usual decomposing bugs I use! 232 00:19:12,050 --> 00:19:14,540 - Zhenzhu, quickly call for help! - Okay. 233 00:19:14,540 --> 00:19:17,490 - Quickly! - Guards! Guards! 234 00:19:18,480 --> 00:19:21,180 - Yongqi! Yongqi! - Your Highness! 235 00:19:22,480 --> 00:19:24,470 Your Highness! 236 00:19:24,470 --> 00:19:27,890 Help! Help! 237 00:19:27,890 --> 00:19:29,750 Your Majesty, I'll go check it now. 238 00:19:29,750 --> 00:19:32,140 - I'll personally go see it. - Guards! 239 00:19:32,140 --> 00:19:33,840 Your Majesty! 240 00:19:34,760 --> 00:19:38,450 Your Majesty, the chamber of Empress Dowager is on fire! 241 00:19:40,730 --> 00:19:42,340 Li Yu. 242 00:19:47,300 --> 00:19:50,300 Quickly! Quickly! Put out the fire! 243 00:19:53,130 --> 00:19:57,020 Hurry! Go and get water! Move faster! Hurry! 244 00:19:57,020 --> 00:19:58,500 Someone, hurry! 245 00:19:58,500 --> 00:20:01,260 - Go and get some water! - Okay. - More people here! 246 00:20:01,260 --> 00:20:03,820 - Imperial Brother! Imperial Brother, the fire is too strong. You can't go in. - It's too late. 247 00:20:03,820 --> 00:20:06,890 If I just watch and not save my mother, what's my difference from a beast? 248 00:20:06,890 --> 00:20:09,300 - Imperial Brother! - Your Majesty! Quickly save the Emperor! 249 00:20:09,300 --> 00:20:12,430 Save the Emperor! Save the Emperor! 250 00:20:14,060 --> 00:20:17,660 Save the Emperor! Your Majesty! 251 00:20:20,860 --> 00:20:23,410 Hurry! Move faster! 252 00:21:00,200 --> 00:21:04,370 - Hurry! Put out the fire! Get more water! - Hurry! Hurry! 253 00:21:04,370 --> 00:21:06,160 Hurry! 254 00:21:06,160 --> 00:21:08,620 The rebels have taken the opportunity to attack the ship! 255 00:21:10,420 --> 00:21:11,940 Hurry! 256 00:21:25,090 --> 00:21:28,930 Your Highness the Empress, the chamber of the Empress Dowager is currently burning. The fire is spreading! 257 00:21:28,930 --> 00:21:30,230 There are also rebels attacking. 258 00:21:30,230 --> 00:21:33,500 Your Highness should follow the arrangements of Prince He and board the boat to leave! 259 00:21:33,500 --> 00:21:35,200 - Your Highness the Empress! - Without His Majesty, 260 00:21:35,200 --> 00:21:36,620 - I won't go anywhere. - Your Highness the Empress! 261 00:21:36,620 --> 00:21:39,110 - It's dangerous. - Your Highness the Empress! 262 00:21:40,920 --> 00:21:42,850 You all come with me. 263 00:21:42,850 --> 00:21:44,320 Yes! 264 00:22:18,200 --> 00:22:20,410 Hurry! Hurry! This way! 265 00:22:20,410 --> 00:22:22,840 More people please! 266 00:22:22,840 --> 00:22:26,880 This fire is too strong. 267 00:22:26,880 --> 00:22:30,770 - It's too late. - Save them! I order you to save them! You hear me! 268 00:22:30,770 --> 00:22:33,630 - I said that it's too late! - Your Highness. 269 00:22:33,630 --> 00:22:35,670 His Majesty! His Majesty is inside! 270 00:22:35,670 --> 00:22:37,220 If the fire continues to burn room after room like this, 271 00:22:37,220 --> 00:22:39,300 the whole ship will be destroyed. 272 00:22:39,300 --> 00:22:42,030 Immediately go to the adjacent rooms and throw away items that will burn easily! 273 00:22:42,030 --> 00:22:44,630 - Yes! - Don't let the fire continue to spread! Hurry up! - Yes! 274 00:22:44,630 --> 00:22:46,030 - His Majesty is inside. - Your Highness. 275 00:22:46,030 --> 00:22:49,570 - His Majesty is inside! He's your biological brother! Save him! - Your Highness! 276 00:22:49,570 --> 00:22:52,700 - Your Highness! - Empress! Things have come to this. 277 00:22:52,700 --> 00:22:56,150 You're regretting it now? It's too late! 278 00:22:56,150 --> 00:22:59,530 While His Majesty is not around, I must take charge. 279 00:22:59,530 --> 00:23:03,630 Once the fire spreads, the whole ship will get destroyed. 280 00:23:03,630 --> 00:23:05,960 Empress, you must consider the greater picture. 281 00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:08,830 Think about the several hundred lives on this ship. 282 00:23:08,830 --> 00:23:11,250 - Get lost! - Your Highness! 283 00:23:14,330 --> 00:23:15,860 Prince! 284 00:23:16,410 --> 00:23:19,700 Prince, the rebels will be attacking here soon. 285 00:23:19,700 --> 00:23:23,090 The Flower Hall is tightly-guarded. Take the Empress there. 286 00:23:23,090 --> 00:23:26,420 Leave the rebels to me. Once I'm done pacifying them, we'll meet up. 287 00:23:26,420 --> 00:23:29,190 I surely won't disappoint Your Highness! 288 00:23:40,370 --> 00:23:45,390 The rebels burned the ship and created a huge disturbance. 289 00:23:45,390 --> 00:23:49,380 - Kill everyone right here! Don't leave anyone alive! - Yes! 290 00:24:13,120 --> 00:24:16,730 Prince, I sent men to the room of the Fifth Prince, but no one is inside! 291 00:24:16,730 --> 00:24:17,660 They're gone? 292 00:24:17,660 --> 00:24:20,820 Yes. Maybe they've escaped during the chaos. 293 00:24:20,820 --> 00:24:22,590 I'll send people now to chase after them. 294 00:24:22,590 --> 00:24:25,110 Search the whole ship. Don't let anyone live. 295 00:24:25,110 --> 00:24:26,510 Yes. 296 00:24:30,500 --> 00:24:33,380 Prince, the governor of Hangzhou sent men to reinforce us. 297 00:24:34,850 --> 00:24:36,890 This fast? 298 00:24:53,400 --> 00:24:54,510 Your Highness. 299 00:24:54,510 --> 00:24:56,820 Are you all satisfied now? 300 00:24:57,770 --> 00:25:02,940 Mistress, Prince He of the First Rank is just thinking for yours and the Twelfth Prince's sakes. 301 00:25:02,940 --> 00:25:06,170 May Mistress not blame him. 302 00:25:19,990 --> 00:25:25,380 Your Highness the Empress, I've already eliminated the rebels on the ship and put out the fire. 303 00:25:25,380 --> 00:25:28,550 Unfortunately, the ship chamber has already been completely burned. 304 00:25:28,550 --> 00:25:31,950 I've sent men to search for the corpses of His Majesty and Empress Dowager. 305 00:25:31,950 --> 00:25:33,830 Your Majesty... 306 00:25:35,420 --> 00:25:40,370 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 307 00:25:45,460 --> 00:25:47,370 Your Majesty... 308 00:25:49,770 --> 00:25:55,350 Your Highness the Empress and Prince He, I wasn't able to find Noble Consort Ling and the Fifth Prince. 309 00:25:55,350 --> 00:25:57,780 But I did find the other two Imperial consorts. 310 00:25:58,230 --> 00:26:02,020 When the shouting started, they hurriedly hid under their bed or in a cabinet. 311 00:26:02,020 --> 00:26:04,460 They spent the whole night in fear. 312 00:26:04,910 --> 00:26:09,000 Good thing the rebels weren't able to enter the back chambers, hence, they were able to escape death. 313 00:26:12,770 --> 00:26:15,650 Your Highness the Empress, 314 00:26:15,650 --> 00:26:21,730 I thought that my life would be lost on this ship. 315 00:26:21,730 --> 00:26:24,200 If I'd known that this would be this dangerous, 316 00:26:24,200 --> 00:26:27,040 I would have just stayed in the Forbidden City. 317 00:26:27,040 --> 00:26:30,360 I wouldn't have ended up this disheveled. 318 00:26:30,890 --> 00:26:34,720 Noble Consort Ling and Fifth Prince can't be found up to now. 319 00:26:34,720 --> 00:26:37,010 Could something bad have happened to them? 320 00:26:37,930 --> 00:26:40,120 Have you searched the whole ship? 321 00:26:40,550 --> 00:26:42,560 Li Yu led some men to the back chambers. 322 00:26:42,560 --> 00:26:45,530 Where is he? Has he gone missing too? 323 00:26:45,530 --> 00:26:47,150 Yes. 324 00:26:48,130 --> 00:26:52,590 Could they have been abducted by those rebels? 325 00:26:52,590 --> 00:26:54,420 Or maybe... 326 00:26:54,420 --> 00:26:57,640 Maybe during the fighting they accidentally fell off the ship? 327 00:26:57,640 --> 00:26:59,940 More than half of the rebels have escaped. 328 00:26:59,940 --> 00:27:02,810 It's possible that they have abducted Noble Consort Ling and Fifth Prince. 329 00:27:02,810 --> 00:27:06,750 If that's really the case, I fear that their lives will be in danger. 330 00:27:06,750 --> 00:27:09,300 What should we do then? 331 00:27:14,840 --> 00:27:18,910 I, Liu Zhi, the Governor of Hangzhou, greet Your Highness the Empress! 332 00:27:22,240 --> 00:27:26,580 Prince, did His Majesty and Empress Dowager really... 333 00:27:31,390 --> 00:27:35,150 Last night, Empress Dowager's chamber was set on fire. 334 00:27:35,150 --> 00:27:37,650 His Majesty risked his life 335 00:27:37,650 --> 00:27:41,440 and jumped into the burning room to save Empress Dowager. 336 00:27:41,440 --> 00:27:45,060 Who knew that the ceiling would collapse and block off the exit. 337 00:27:45,060 --> 00:27:47,360 Empress Dowager and His Majesty... 338 00:27:51,720 --> 00:27:53,780 It's all my fault. 339 00:27:54,910 --> 00:27:59,160 If I had entered the burning room earlier than he did, things wouldn't have progressed like this. 340 00:27:59,160 --> 00:28:03,800 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 341 00:28:04,490 --> 00:28:06,930 I was late to save you! 342 00:28:06,930 --> 00:28:10,100 No! It's my fault. 343 00:28:10,100 --> 00:28:14,190 I failed in my guard duty. I should be sliced into pieces. 344 00:28:14,190 --> 00:28:18,390 Even if I die a thousand times, I won't be able to pay for my sins. 345 00:28:19,200 --> 00:28:23,420 Prince He of the First Rank, now is not the time to be grieving. 346 00:28:23,420 --> 00:28:28,130 Everyone is still waiting for Your Highness Prince He of the First Rank to be in charge of the situation. 347 00:28:28,130 --> 00:28:31,180 The officials along the route are waiting for His Majesty. 348 00:28:31,180 --> 00:28:34,580 What should we do next? 349 00:28:38,020 --> 00:28:45,000 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 350 00:29:29,370 --> 00:29:30,810 Your Majesty! 351 00:29:30,810 --> 00:29:33,890 Respectfully greeting Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager! 352 00:29:40,300 --> 00:29:43,430 Oh, you're all here. 353 00:29:43,950 --> 00:29:45,650 Your Majesty. 354 00:29:49,430 --> 00:29:54,820 Empress Dowager, when I heard that misfortune fallen upon you, I almost fainted from crying. 355 00:29:54,820 --> 00:29:57,160 What a good thing, good thing the heavens blessed you! 356 00:29:57,160 --> 00:30:02,100 Empress Dowager has such auspicious fate. You were able to turn danger into fortune. 357 00:30:02,100 --> 00:30:05,860 Empress Dowager, are you alright? 358 00:30:05,860 --> 00:30:07,970 I'm fine. 359 00:30:08,800 --> 00:30:11,790 Your Majesty, you're not hurt? 360 00:30:12,990 --> 00:30:16,140 Royal Mother, please go up your seat. 361 00:30:20,290 --> 00:30:23,210 Imperial Brother, I wasn't able to ensure your safety. 362 00:30:23,210 --> 00:30:27,690 I almost committed a grave mistake. May Imperial Brother forgive me. 363 00:30:28,450 --> 00:30:32,260 It's just that, how were you able to... 364 00:30:34,470 --> 00:30:39,020 This Dragon Ship has secret passages with which it was designed. 365 00:30:39,020 --> 00:30:42,280 Why? Fuheng didn't tell you? 366 00:30:42,280 --> 00:30:43,850 Lord Fuheng? 367 00:30:43,850 --> 00:30:47,490 Yes. Fuca Fuheng. 368 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:51,360 This Imperial ship has secret passages all around it. 369 00:30:51,360 --> 00:30:55,990 They are safe and well-hidden. Fuheng designed it. 370 00:30:58,920 --> 00:31:03,240 So that's the case. I'm indeed still inexperienced. 371 00:31:03,240 --> 00:31:06,160 I'm very inferior to Lord Fuheng in being thorough when handling things. 372 00:31:06,160 --> 00:31:09,960 He actually thought of setting up secret passages, just in case. 373 00:31:10,700 --> 00:31:13,670 Your Majesty, I, Liu Zhi, the Governor of Hangzhou, 374 00:31:13,670 --> 00:31:16,540 came late in rescuing you. I was so frightened. 375 00:31:16,540 --> 00:31:19,990 Good thing Your Majesty and Empress Dowager are both safe. 376 00:31:19,990 --> 00:31:24,510 This is really the great blessing of the citizens and the empire! 377 00:31:24,510 --> 00:31:26,530 Rise! 378 00:31:26,530 --> 00:31:28,450 You did well! 379 00:31:28,450 --> 00:31:32,890 You came faster than my Battalion of Excellence in Capture and the Defending Army stationed on the riverbanks. 380 00:31:34,210 --> 00:31:38,480 The Defending Army is mainly to ensure the safety on land. 381 00:31:38,480 --> 00:31:41,970 Although their base camp is quite far 382 00:31:41,970 --> 00:31:44,580 and wouldn't be able to see the fire on the ship, 383 00:31:44,580 --> 00:31:48,660 there are still cavalry moving alongside with the ship. 384 00:31:48,660 --> 00:31:50,400 Checking and observing. 385 00:31:50,400 --> 00:31:53,980 How come no one reported anything? 386 00:31:55,720 --> 00:31:57,390 Bring him in! 387 00:32:03,800 --> 00:32:05,380 Kneel! 388 00:32:07,770 --> 00:32:13,540 Empress Dowager, this person is in charge of the communications between the soldiers on land and on the ship. 389 00:32:13,540 --> 00:32:16,780 They would change shifts every eight hours. Ride their horses and move with ship. 390 00:32:16,780 --> 00:32:19,880 When the ship was in trouble, he immediately 391 00:32:19,880 --> 00:32:23,660 escaped and did not report it. 392 00:32:24,460 --> 00:32:28,110 Empress Dowager, do you know why? 393 00:32:29,260 --> 00:32:32,660 You have colluded with the rebels! 394 00:32:32,660 --> 00:32:34,950 No. I really didn't. 395 00:32:34,950 --> 00:32:36,680 You still say you didn't? 396 00:32:36,680 --> 00:32:39,920 If you weren't colluding with the rebels, how would you have neglected your duty? 397 00:32:39,920 --> 00:32:42,500 He didn't neglect his duty. 398 00:32:43,380 --> 00:32:45,420 He received an order from his superior instead 399 00:32:45,420 --> 00:32:48,790 that if the Imperial boat appears to be on fire, he is to ignore it. 400 00:32:48,790 --> 00:32:52,080 A superior who dares to make that order, 401 00:32:52,080 --> 00:32:54,240 who would that be? 402 00:32:54,710 --> 00:32:59,550 Hongzhou, you were in charge of the southern tour's security. 403 00:32:59,550 --> 00:33:02,730 How could this happen? 404 00:33:02,730 --> 00:33:05,800 Your Majesty. Empress Dowager. I failed in my duty. 405 00:33:05,800 --> 00:33:09,540 However, whoever that's secretly bribing the soldiers to start a revolt pending the opportunity, 406 00:33:09,540 --> 00:33:11,650 I will surely investigate who that is clearly! 407 00:33:11,650 --> 00:33:13,240 Hongzhou. 408 00:33:14,290 --> 00:33:16,230 Stop your acting. 409 00:33:19,110 --> 00:33:21,050 Emperor. 410 00:33:22,760 --> 00:33:27,670 Empress Dowager is sage. You must have realized who plotted all this, 411 00:33:27,670 --> 00:33:30,300 so why are you still afraid to believe it? 412 00:33:32,510 --> 00:33:38,300 Hongzhou! You dare to revolt to usurp! 413 00:33:38,800 --> 00:33:41,730 Imperial Brother! Your subject brother did not! 414 00:33:41,730 --> 00:33:43,380 Those people are all rebels, 415 00:33:43,380 --> 00:33:45,170 scheming after the land of our Great Qing! 416 00:33:45,170 --> 00:33:48,070 How could I be that bold? 417 00:33:48,070 --> 00:33:52,090 I, your subject brother, did not. Your subject brother...your subject brother never would! 418 00:33:53,550 --> 00:33:58,550 The rebel faction that escaped, as soon as they arrived ashore, they were completely arrested. 419 00:33:58,550 --> 00:34:01,190 Shall we have them testify against you? 420 00:34:01,920 --> 00:34:04,060 I want to know. 421 00:34:04,060 --> 00:34:08,000 Who really leaked intelligence about the Imperial boat's defensive strength, 422 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:12,290 and who secretly colluded with the rebels? 423 00:34:26,060 --> 00:34:30,390 Of course. Perhaps the so-called "rebel faction" 424 00:34:30,390 --> 00:34:34,520 are only assassins that you, Prince He of First Rank, support. 425 00:34:34,520 --> 00:34:40,670 Imperial Brother. You and Fuheng set this trap... 426 00:34:41,750 --> 00:34:43,810 to lure me to take the bait on purpose. 427 00:34:43,810 --> 00:34:48,350 You abetted the local officials in offering those "lean horses". 428 00:34:48,350 --> 00:34:52,320 You proclaimed wantonly that I am on this southern trip to select beauties. 429 00:34:52,320 --> 00:34:54,480 You set the Empress Dowager's boat cabin on fire. 430 00:34:54,480 --> 00:34:58,570 If I didn't jump into the fire, I would have died at the hands of the "rebels". 431 00:34:58,570 --> 00:35:02,950 An Emperor who indulges in pleasure and ludicrousness without restraint! 432 00:35:02,950 --> 00:35:05,730 It would be said that he deserves death then. 433 00:35:05,730 --> 00:35:09,410 And you, Prince He of First Rank, would be only left with a case of not protecting the Emperor well enough. 434 00:35:09,410 --> 00:35:13,290 Once returned to the Forbidden City, you would give your allegiance to a newly-ascending Emperor. 435 00:35:14,310 --> 00:35:17,600 Then you will become the second Dorgon. 436 00:35:19,060 --> 00:35:24,360 Imperial Brother. Your imagination is quite vivid. 437 00:35:25,530 --> 00:35:27,780 What "new Emperor" are you talking about? 438 00:35:30,250 --> 00:35:34,630 Empress. You tell me. 439 00:35:35,390 --> 00:35:38,370 Your Majesty. Prince He of First Rank committed an act of usurpation. 440 00:35:38,370 --> 00:35:41,150 How is that linked to me? 441 00:35:43,260 --> 00:35:45,940 A great chaos on the boat. 442 00:35:45,940 --> 00:35:49,690 Prince He of the First Rank sent assassins to kill Noble Consort Ling and Yongqi. 443 00:35:49,690 --> 00:35:54,270 Consort Qing and Consort Shu had no one to tend to them. Only you, Empress... 444 00:35:55,540 --> 00:35:58,400 From the start, you had a small boat prepared 445 00:35:58,400 --> 00:36:00,540 to help you leave first. 446 00:36:02,650 --> 00:36:07,540 I think, this "new Emperor", 447 00:36:07,540 --> 00:36:10,470 must be the Twelfth Prince then. 448 00:36:10,470 --> 00:36:15,120 Your Majesty, when the big fire broke out in the boat cabin, I did not leave. 449 00:36:15,120 --> 00:36:18,430 When the rebel faction surrounded to kill, I also did not leave. 450 00:36:18,430 --> 00:36:20,670 Because Your Majesty was on the boat! 451 00:36:20,670 --> 00:36:23,020 And now you actually suspect me? 452 00:36:23,020 --> 00:36:25,380 Governor Liu, you tell His Majesty. 453 00:36:25,380 --> 00:36:27,060 who exactly gave you the news 454 00:36:27,060 --> 00:36:30,370 that His Majesty would be in danger so you were to come and provide rescue? 455 00:36:31,400 --> 00:36:35,950 Your Majesty, Her Highness the Empress gave me the news in advance. 456 00:36:35,950 --> 00:36:38,770 That's how I was able to rush through the night to come. 457 00:36:41,180 --> 00:36:43,270 Your Majesty and Prince He of First Rank are in discord. 458 00:36:43,270 --> 00:36:47,410 Prince He of First Rank tried to entice me to his side, but I cut him off with a "no" right away. 459 00:36:47,410 --> 00:36:49,360 I wanted to tell you in advance at first. 460 00:36:49,360 --> 00:36:54,200 But since Your Majesty trusts Prince He so much, I didn't want to warn off the snake with a strike at the grass. 461 00:36:54,200 --> 00:36:57,510 And I was worried your Defense Guard and the Battalion of Excellency in Capture might have been bribed by someone. 462 00:36:57,510 --> 00:37:01,060 So I sent a message to Hangzhou, which is closest in distance. 463 00:37:01,060 --> 00:37:05,430 Your Majesty, you may suspect anyone else in the world, 464 00:37:05,430 --> 00:37:08,830 but you should not suspect me. 465 00:37:08,830 --> 00:37:10,480 Is that so? 466 00:37:10,480 --> 00:37:12,140 Of course. 467 00:37:15,940 --> 00:37:21,740 Your Majesty! I don't dare to protect Empress anymore. 468 00:37:21,740 --> 00:37:27,810 Your Majesty, Her Highness the Empress and Prince He of the First Rank are having an affair! 469 00:37:27,810 --> 00:37:29,940 The two of them already schemed long ago 470 00:37:29,940 --> 00:37:32,560 that on the way back from the southern tour, they would attempt to assassinate 471 00:37:32,560 --> 00:37:34,380 both Your Majesty and Empress Dowager! 472 00:37:34,380 --> 00:37:37,080 Then returning to the capital, to seat the Twelfth Prince as the new Emperor! 473 00:37:37,080 --> 00:37:40,690 Such an aggravating act is deserving of death! 474 00:37:40,690 --> 00:37:42,780 Yuan Chunwang, what are you saying? 475 00:37:42,780 --> 00:37:45,260 Her Highness the Empress, in order to entice me, 476 00:37:45,260 --> 00:37:48,740 she even offered her beloved maid Zhen'er to marry me. 477 00:37:48,740 --> 00:37:51,260 Your Majesty, though it's a marriage by name, 478 00:37:51,260 --> 00:37:54,080 it's actually to monitor me day and night, 479 00:37:54,080 --> 00:37:57,090 so I can't leak out any news! 480 00:37:57,090 --> 00:38:00,100 Your Majesty, it's not so. It's not so! 481 00:38:00,100 --> 00:38:02,870 Yuan Chunwang is lying. He is the one who schemed it all! 482 00:38:02,870 --> 00:38:06,170 Your Majesty! I have evidence! 483 00:38:06,170 --> 00:38:09,810 It proves the Empress and Prince He of the First Rank are having an affair indeed! 484 00:38:09,810 --> 00:38:13,640 Your Majesty, if you don't believe me, you should have Prince He body-searched. 485 00:38:17,510 --> 00:38:19,310 Body search. 486 00:38:26,610 --> 00:38:28,250 Bring it. 487 00:38:41,900 --> 00:38:44,050 This jade pendant. 488 00:38:45,060 --> 00:38:47,550 I've personally seen you wear it. 489 00:38:51,900 --> 00:38:54,570 Now, what more have you to say? 490 00:38:58,520 --> 00:39:00,470 You betrayed me! 491 00:39:01,970 --> 00:39:04,850 This mistress of ours. 492 00:39:04,850 --> 00:39:08,090 She needs you to give her a push. 493 00:39:08,090 --> 00:39:09,270 Me? 494 00:39:09,270 --> 00:39:11,550 You help me, from Empress' jewelry box, 495 00:39:11,550 --> 00:39:13,830 retrieve an item for me. 496 00:39:17,440 --> 00:39:19,250 Your Highness. 497 00:39:20,600 --> 00:39:22,560 I didn't. 498 00:39:24,600 --> 00:39:26,860 It was Yuan Chunwang who told me 499 00:39:26,860 --> 00:39:28,970 that it was all for Your Highness' sake. 500 00:39:28,970 --> 00:39:32,090 It was all for Twelfth Prince! 501 00:39:33,390 --> 00:39:38,050 Your Majesty. I stole the jade pendant. 502 00:39:38,050 --> 00:39:41,950 Her Highness the Empress really wasn't aware of it at all. She isn't aware of it at all! 503 00:39:41,950 --> 00:39:44,360 If she really wanted to plot a revolt in secret, 504 00:39:44,360 --> 00:39:46,250 why would she leak out the secrets? 505 00:39:46,250 --> 00:39:49,690 Of course it's to leave a backup plan for herself. 506 00:39:50,860 --> 00:39:54,930 If the revolt fails, then everything 507 00:39:54,930 --> 00:39:58,120 can be blamed all on Prince He alone. 508 00:39:58,120 --> 00:39:59,350 You shut up! 509 00:39:59,350 --> 00:40:04,390 Oh my. I only said a word of truth. 510 00:40:04,390 --> 00:40:08,540 Empress, you are quite skilled. 511 00:40:10,750 --> 00:40:17,340 Hongli! I, Hongzhou, am indeed enamored with the Empress, 512 00:40:17,340 --> 00:40:20,750 but it's unknown to the Empress. 513 00:40:22,240 --> 00:40:26,940 In order to save your life, she almost lost her own life. 514 00:40:28,530 --> 00:40:30,940 You should not suspect her. 515 00:40:35,210 --> 00:40:40,480 Your Majesty. You and I have been together for decades. 516 00:40:40,480 --> 00:40:45,600 Even if everyone in the world will harm you, I would not harm you. 517 00:40:45,600 --> 00:40:49,120 We can say the jade pendant was stolen by Zhen'er. 518 00:40:49,120 --> 00:40:54,200 And that the revolt was colluded by Prince He and Yuan Chunwang. 519 00:40:54,200 --> 00:40:58,610 Your Highness the Empress is just so clean and ignorant of it all completely! 520 00:40:58,610 --> 00:41:02,680 Your Majesty! What kind of a person am I? 521 00:41:02,680 --> 00:41:04,950 Without the will of Her Highness the Empress, 522 00:41:04,950 --> 00:41:09,550 I, your servant....your servant wouldn't even dare to do this if you threatened me with death! 523 00:41:17,720 --> 00:41:21,340 Noble Consort Ling, please. 524 00:41:49,480 --> 00:41:52,040 You are still alive? 525 00:41:52,970 --> 00:41:56,190 Empress, at the time of the incident, His Majesty told me, 526 00:41:56,190 --> 00:42:00,480 to protect Noble Consort Ling and the Fifth Prince, so naturally they are both well. 527 00:42:04,780 --> 00:42:09,060 Empress. What are you laughing about? 528 00:42:11,510 --> 00:42:14,190 Aisin-Gioro Hongli. 529 00:42:14,910 --> 00:42:18,210 I regarded you as my most intimate husband, whom I love and respect. 530 00:42:18,210 --> 00:42:20,650 I've devoted my entire life to you. 531 00:42:20,650 --> 00:42:22,930 Prince He has committed usurpation, 532 00:42:22,930 --> 00:42:25,690 so even if he guaranteed he would make Yongji the successor, 533 00:42:25,690 --> 00:42:28,710 I never thought of betraying you! 534 00:42:28,710 --> 00:42:31,680 Why didn't I tell you about Prince He's scheme? 535 00:42:31,680 --> 00:42:37,620 Because I wanted you to know that even if the entire world leaves you, I would still stand by you and protect you, together. 536 00:42:37,620 --> 00:42:40,850 So I unsparingly trampled on Hongzhou's devotion. 537 00:42:40,850 --> 00:42:43,920 Stepping on his jubilation from winning your favor. 538 00:42:43,920 --> 00:42:48,180 But you? What did you do? 539 00:42:49,370 --> 00:42:50,710 - Empress. - Yes. 540 00:42:50,710 --> 00:42:54,480 I coveted power and longed for the empress seat. I exhausted myself with misdeeds for that. 541 00:42:54,480 --> 00:42:58,550 I owe the world, but I never owed you. 542 00:42:58,550 --> 00:43:03,370 Hongli. You can resent me, and blame me and hate me. 543 00:43:03,370 --> 00:43:07,280 But you cannot humiliate me, you cannot suspect me. No! 544 00:43:07,280 --> 00:43:09,840 We will discuss this another time. 545 00:43:09,840 --> 00:43:12,910 You go back to your own chamber right away to rest. 546 00:43:12,910 --> 00:43:15,380 I'll ask you one question only now. 547 00:43:15,380 --> 00:43:17,490 When the Imperial boat was met with danger, 548 00:43:17,490 --> 00:43:20,620 did you think of me even for half a second? 549 00:43:21,960 --> 00:43:23,990 Did you? 550 00:43:27,620 --> 00:43:34,920 Subtitles brought to you by The Gentle Empress Team @ Viki. 551 00:43:37,400 --> 00:43:41,870 Forgetting Each Other 552 00:43:45,440 --> 00:43:51,320 ♫It's very likely that recalling vivid images will throw me into upheaval,♫ 553 00:43:51,320 --> 00:43:58,210 ♫The past graceful, concerning passions have gone only into hibernation.♫ 554 00:43:58,210 --> 00:44:05,190 ♫Along with my lord, my original aspirations are now distant, the promises and wishes to accompany each other♫ 555 00:44:05,190 --> 00:44:12,710 ♫Are proof of yearning endured, trembling in the endless night.♫ 556 00:44:12,710 --> 00:44:18,850 ♫How true our feelings were, even though our fate was shallow,♫ 557 00:44:18,850 --> 00:44:25,670 ♫Hearts locked away in dark halls from the light, difficult to find and recover.♫ 558 00:44:25,670 --> 00:44:32,530 ♫Other people envy my splendid, bright clothing, the warmth beside my pillow, (T/N the love of her lord)♫ 559 00:44:32,530 --> 00:44:39,270 ♫Then turning round sigh admiringly, through wet tears in somber-colored robes.♫ 560 00:44:39,270 --> 00:44:46,250 ♫Who clearly would cling to a moment of being in love and inseparable?♫ 561 00:44:46,250 --> 00:44:53,000 ♫The end of passion becomes merely a sentimental entanglement.♫ 562 00:44:53,000 --> 00:44:59,860 ♫If one uses separation to cut away the bindings,♫ 563 00:44:59,860 --> 00:45:06,780 ♫Forgetting one another is also difficult in the depths of one's dreams.♫ 564 00:45:06,780 --> 00:45:13,680 ♫Who clearly would still cling to these deep feelings and desire them again,♫ 565 00:45:13,680 --> 00:45:20,460 ♫And give free rein to this state of mind over and over in their dreams?♫ 566 00:45:20,460 --> 00:45:27,390 ♫Glory and splendor give shelter to appearing to forget the pain,♫ 567 00:45:27,390 --> 00:45:34,090 ♫From dreams awakening after a time, with nothing new to worry about.♫ 568 00:45:36,560 --> 00:45:43,270 ♫Treating them like smoke dissipating, ashes flying away, cold hoarfrost under the moonlight...♫ 569 00:45:43,270 --> 00:45:48,180 ♫All the memories of love, memories of hate....♫ 570 00:45:49,750 --> 00:45:58,200 ♫All the memories completely vanish.♫ 52168