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[The Princess Royal]

[Adapted from Mo Shu Bai's novel, The Princess Royal on jjwxc.net]

[This is a work of fiction.]

[Episode 30]

I contacted my friends around the country

to check

the published examination essays

on all the bulletin boards across the country.

My essay was finally found

posted in our neighboring county.

It was then I realized

that someone had stolen my exam candidature.

I understand

your predicament.

Consort Rou shall do you justice.

- Thank you, Mr. Pei. - Thank you, Mr. Pei.

You may leave now.

Consort Rou has arrived!

Your Highness.

Skip the formalities.

Mr. Pei.

You've interrogated them.

Have you noticed anything wrong?

After listening to these candidates whose candidatures were stolen,

I've indeed found there was something strange.

First,

these people all come from Youzhou.

Second,

most of them realized they had been replaced

after checking the published essays posted on the bulletins.

Before the scripts reached the capital,

no one knew who would pass the examination.

So,

it's likely that no one would take action at this point.

If someone wanted to tamper with the scripts

and replace the candidates' names,

there are only two possible stages to do so.

The first stage

is when the officials open the scripts to read

and sort them according to region.

The second stage

is when the scripts are sent back to all the counties.

The people in charge of these stages

are often from the powerful clans who manage different territories.

Then, how do you suggest we proceed with this?

Of course, we have to investigate.

You even dare to investigate the Shangguan Family?

Your Highness?

You're right.

However, many officials are involved in this

and most of them come from the noble families in the capital.

I'm afraid it's not easy

to get to the bottom of this.

I understand your concerns.

His Majesty sent me here

just to resolve your problems.

If you would trust me, Your Highness,

you may leave the entire case to me.

I guarantee that I will resolve this properly.

Thank you in advance, Mr. Pei.

We'll be counting on you.

Mother.

Cheng.

We believe that Mr. Pei is trustworthy,

right?

Thank you for your trust, Your Highnesses.

I'll just play along with Mr. Pei

and put on this act together.

[Shangguan's Mansion] Mr. Pei,

what are you doing?

Miss Shangguan,

as the Deputy Supervisor of the Inspectorate Office,

you should know

that the Inspectorate Office

has been investigating the imperial examination fraud lately.

Four men from the Shangguan Family are involved in this.

I would like to take them back for interrogation.

I hope you'll allow me to do so.

You came all the way here, Mr. Pei.

As a member of the Inspectorate Office, I ought to set an example.

I will bring them personally

to the Inspectorate Office

and hand them over to you.

Kneel!

Kneel!

Prince Su,

Consort Rou, and Princess Huayue.

I have brought the four suspects from the Shangguan Family.

Please give the command.

No wonder His Majesty appreciates you a lot, Mr. Pei.

That was swift.

Thank you.

You flatter me, Your Highness.

I will need you to take these people here for interrogation as well.

I shall see to it right away.

- Don't move! - No one moves!

I am here

by order of Prince Su and Consort Rou

to arrest the suspects.

Take these suspects who committed fraud out.

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

- Move it! - Move it!

Hurry.

Mr. Pei is wise indeed!

With Mr. Pei around,

scholars like us can study in peace.

If there's any other grievance,

Mr. Pei will also make sure justice is served.

- Mr. Pei! - Mr. Pei!

Mr. Pei, nice work.

Kneel!

Your Highness.

I've brought you the people you requested.

Thank you, Mr. Pei.

You are truly decisive.

Your Highness.

Consort Rou

is not a fool

and she's always maintained a good reputation

in the palace.

Why would she...

Do you know

what's the scariest thing about wielding power?

It's when it corrodes one's heart,

the person whose heart is almost corroded to the core

cannot feel anything at all.

In most people's lives, they may experience

wielding some degree of power,

which leads to reckless behavior and speech.

Therefore, the easiest way to destroy someone

is to suddenly give them

something beyond their reach.

That way,

even if you do nothing,

they will destroy themselves eventually.

Mr. Pei, you have been working hard and running around recently

and you've lost quite some weight.

Thank you, Your Highness.

It is my duty

to work for you.

I called you here today

to discuss something with you.

Please go ahead, Your Highness.

Too many people are involved in the imperial examination fraud.

I'm afraid it won't be solved anytime soon.

It'd be bad if the imperial examination got delayed because of this.

That's why I would like you to help me

talk to the other candidates.

Let them take the examination first.

We'll resolve

part of the case

and slowly deal with the rest.

Of course,

they have wasted much time in Huajing.

So as compensation,

they can receive 50 silver taels each.

What do you think?

We'll do as you say, Your Highness.

I will talk to the candidates tomorrow.

That would be good.

Thank you for your help over the past few days.

Let me show you my gratitude

with a cup of tea.

That would be my honor.

But now,

I also need your help to catch another big fish for me.

[Wang's Mansion] By order of Consort Rou,

I am here to arrest Wang Houwen.

Hand him over.

Stall them.

I'm going to see Mr. Wang.

Shut the gates.

If you want to get promoted...

Spend money! Spend money!

What a clever bird.

You're such sensible creatures.

Mr. Wang.

Not so loud.

Pei Wenxuan and his men are here to arrest you.

Wait.

Didn't you give Consort Rou the money?

I did.

How could they go back on their word, then?

I knew people from humble backgrounds could not be trusted.

They're so greedy.

They have no regard for our promise.

Exactly.

What should we do now, then?

Well,

go to the Ministry of Justice to see Mr. Su.

Tell him

that Pei Wenxuan is overstepping his boundaries

by trespassing on my mansion.

Wait.

Tell him this as well.

Pei Wenxuan hit a court official.

Ask him to arrest Pei Wenxuan.

Mr. Wang.

Will you see Pei Wenxuan, then?

Is he even worthy of meeting me?

No way! No way!

Listen to that. Even a bird knows better than you.

Why am I even keeping you here?

What's his rank compared to mine?

He thinks he can see me when he wants to?

Just tell him

that I'm sleeping

and that we can talk when I'm up.

Go!

Yes, sir.

Mr. Wang is sleeping.

Sleeping?

As the Minister of Personnel,

he ordered other officials to accept bribes

and replace the candidates' names on the scripts as he pleases.

Do you know

many commoners have spent their whole lives studying,

but their endeavors have been destroyed thanks to him?

And he can still sleep.

You need to prove your words with evidence.

Evi...

You want evidence?

Tell Mr. Wang to come out

and follow me to the Inspectorate Office.

Consort Rou will judge justly there.

Otherwise,

don't blame me for being rude.

I'd love to see how rude you can be.

Are you going to trespass on our mansion?

Rush in.

Storm the gates! Arrest him!

Let's see who's bold enough to stop us.

Clear the path!

Don't move!

What are you doing?

Mr. Wang.

Don't you have any regard for the law?

Time to wake up.

You are having a good life, aren't you?

Even birds

in a noble family would have a better life, right?

Noble families are better! Noble families are better!

How dare you!

Who let you in?

I am the Minister of Personnel.

What are you trying to do?

What do you think, Mr. Wang?

Take him.

You dare?

Pei Wenxuan!

You've gone too far.

I'm three ranks higher than you, after all.

You can't force your way in.

Mr. Wang,

I am here by order of Consort Rou

to fulfill my duties.

Consort Rou has said

that you're the Minister of Personnel,

so we have to investigate you.

You did a terrible job

handling the imperial examination fraud,

even worse than her second uncle.

Nonsense!

Her second uncle was just a broad bean seller!

How could you compare me...

Mr. Wang, keep your grievances to yourself now.

We can seek justice for you in the Inspectorate Office later.

Take him.

Mr. Pei!

What are you doing?

- Let go of my master! - Let go.

Mr. Wang.

Where were you earlier?

They barged in just like that.

We couldn't stop them.

Mr. Pei, whom are you taking to the Inspectorate Office?

Mr. Su, you're finally here.

Pei Wenxuan

overstepped his boundaries and trespassed on my property.

Had you been here any later,

he would have beaten me up.

Mr. Wang.

Get some rest elsewhere.

Very well.

Mr. Wang.

He...

I knew that under such circumstances,

you would come sooner or later.

You've overstepped your boundaries, trespassed on private property,

and tried to hit a court official.

Pei Wenxuan.

These are all serious offenses.

Mr. Su.

I am here by order of Consort Rou

to fulfill her commands.

Are you going to disobey

Consort Rou's order?

Mu Hong.

Yes, sir.

Take him.

How dare you!

Mr. Pei.

Are you resisting arrest brazenly?

You're over-exaggerating.

I am just doing my job as instructed.

There's nothing wrong with that.

If there's something wrong with that,

you should be heading to the palace

and throwing Consort Rou into prison instead.

What do I have to do with this?

Take him!

How dare you? Who...

Stop.

I will go to the Ministry of Justice with you.

But Prince Su

would never let anything happen to me.

I'd love to see

how long you can lock me up.

That depends on my mood,

Mr. Pei.

Young Master, the Ministry...

It's fine.

When Pei Wenxuan climbs in,

what kind of unreasonable request should I make?

Your Highness!

Bad news!

The Prince Consort has been arrested by Mr. Su!

Why would Su Rongqing suddenly arrest him?

The Prince Consort and his men barged into Wang's Mansion

to arrest Minister Wang,

so he sent someone to the Ministry of Justice to lodge a case.

Then Mr. Su went there and arrested the Prince Consort.

Let's go to the palace now.

Wait.

I can't.

Get someone to find out where Pei Wenxuan is.

Keep him guarded while we make our way there.

But Mr. Su wouldn't...

You don't understand.

He may look like a gentle soul,

but if someone gets in his way,

he would turn into

a venomous and murderous snake.

Mu Hong, get some ointment.

Mr. Pei may have been injured

in our scuffle earlier.

I'm fine. It's just a slight injury.

Mu Hong, you may leave now.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Pei.

You don't seem worried at all.

Why should I?

You've offended a lot of people lately.

I'm sure you've offended

even more people at the Ministry of Justice.

What's making you so happy?

It's been a really long time

since we talked to each other

face-to-face with such honesty.

You barged into Wang's Mansion today

and willingly followed me back here.

I guess you're doing this

to intensify the dispute

between Consort Rou and Minister Wang.

Consort Rou has never been able to see the situation clearly.

So, you caused a huge scene

and arrested me back here

to give them a warning, I reckon?

Looks like you've built connections with lots of people in the palace.

But I should remind you that it's a disreputable thing

to form a clique to pursue selfish interests.

I have a piece of reminder for you as well.

Today,

I can release you.

But if there's a next time,

it will cost you your life.

When it comes to dirty tricks like clearing obstacles,

I'm sure you can do everything.

But before that,

I'd like to ask you something.

If I'm gone, what about the Princess?

Mr. Su.

I have another question

that I'd like to ask.

Go ahead.

When did you travel back?

It was a month before the spring banquet held by the Princess.

When I woke up,

it felt like I had a long dream.

This is my study during my younger days.

Am I dreaming?

Is Heaven

giving me a second chance?

Rong.

Are you here too?

Since you were back,

why did you...

Why did I let you marry her?

What if I say...

that I hope you two can be happy?

Will you believe me?

Only if Li Chuan doesn't ascend the throne, right?

Young Master.

The Princess is here for Mr. Pei.

Where is he?

Your Highness, how come you came here personally?

Where is Pei Wenxuan?

Mr. Pei is fine.

I just brought him here for a few questions

and I would release him afterward.

But I didn't expect you to have come here already.

You probably didn't expect

that I would think of you as a villain, did you?

You must have thought

I would head to the palace first.

Your Highness, you know me well.

Yet you don't know me at all.

Su Rongqing.

Actually, I have never hated you...

even though you killed me.

I know

you had your reasons.

But let me tell you this.

If you kill Pei Wenxuan,

I will hate you.

I will hate you forever.

Is everything fine?

Are you hurt?

Rest assured.

It's just a slight contusion.

On your arm? Can you move your arm?

I'm fine.

You gave me a scare.

Careful.

Does it hurt?

No, it's just a minor injury.

I'll be fine after a few days' rest.

Besides, getting injured can put us at an advantage.

Why is that?

It's Su Rongqing's fault

that I got injured,

so that means

he'll be losing his position as the Minister of Justice.

You...

You're still thinking of this when you're injured?

But I was about to ask you this.

What were you thinking today?

Why did you go to Wang Houwen?

Consort Rou ordered me to tell the candidates

to stop pursuing their cases of someone stealing their exam candidatures,

and if they agree to it,

they can take the imperial examination normally

and receive a substantial sum of money.

If they don't agree,

then Consort Rou...

Consort Rou is trying to benefit from both sides.

She wants to gain a good reputation for pleading for the people

while trying not to offend the noble families.

That's why you went to Wang's Mansion

and caused a scene there

so that he would antagonize Consort Rou.

Yes.

What's more, I even prepared a beautiful poem for Consort Rou.

What poem?

You will know when the time comes.

I had everything planned out,

but I didn't expect Su Rongqing to come.

Back at the Ministry of Justice today,

why did you seem flustered when you saw Su Rongqing?

I keep having this feeling that he'd do something to you.

I'm scared.

Think about it.

We just found out his true identity,

and right now,

the imperial examination is about to begin.

You're a dangerous threat to him.

And him?

He's a gentleman on the surface, but he is decisive and assertive.

I'm just afraid something would go wrong.

Rest assured.

Are you getting me home?

What home?

You're in my carriage, and you think you're going back to your place?

Back to the Princess's Mansion with me, Mr. Pei.

No, not now.

Consort Rou is searching for evidence

to prove that you bought a house next to mine.

If His Majesty finds out,

he will lose his trust in me.

I...

How about this?

It's me who's crazy over Mr. Pei,

and even though we're divorced,

I just wouldn't let him go.

So, when I heard

that Mr. Pei was meeting another lady tonight,

I planned to go out to catch them red-handed,

but instead, I saw you in danger,

so I rescued you

and tied you up to return to the Princess's Mansion.

I have to put on a convincing image

of a lovesick girl.

Details, you know?

Fine.

[Princess's Mansion]

Your Highness.

It's Consort Rou's men.

Your Highness.

You disobeyed the order and left your mansion without permission.

Yes, I did that.

So what?

I...

If you have time to interrogate me,

why don't you go ask your master

what's taking her so long with Chen Houzhao's case?

Has she even found out anything?

I agreed to the confinement

because I respect my father,

but she'd better not assume any unwarranted authority

and think of me as a pushover instead.

Go back and tell her

that if she asks any dubious woman

to approach the former Prince Consort again,

I might just declare war against her.

Invite the Prince Consort in.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness, he's a court official...

He is my former prince consort.

Since we had been married,

he will be mine for his whole life.

Even when he dies, he will have to die here, understood?

If you keep getting in my way,

I'll make sure you die here as well.

Let's go inside.

What dubious woman?

Why is she so obsessed over a man who divorced her?

Has she no shame?

What gives her the right to be so arrogant?

Mother,

I will tell Father immediately

that she left her mansion without permission to rescue Pei Wenxuan.

No.

The fact that she accepted her confinement

shows that your father

has done enough to make her yield to us.

You should be thankful that she didn't make any scene.

Don't cause any more trouble.

Why would Pei Wenxuan

mess with Wang Houwen like that?

I think

he's setting us up instead of helping us.

I asked him to do that.

Now that we've taken over the Inspectorate Office,

your father would want us to take action

against the noble families.

I'm making an example of Wang Houwen.

I can have him arrested

or released,

but this will warn the noble families

that we are a force to be reckoned with.

Now that Pei Wenxuan is in trouble,

who will deal with those candidates?

What should we do now?

We still have to apologize to him in person.

How about you write an apology letter

and attach some money to him?

Tell him that it's a misunderstanding.

Fine.

But we are still getting pushed around.

I'm off.

Your Highness,

here's a letter from Wang's Mansion.

There lived a sparrow that fed on pigswill in the alleys,

until it landed on a tall branch and called itself a phoenix.

Clad in hues of gold and emerald with a pearl in its mouth,

its filth and stench still linger nevertheless.

How bold of Wang Houwen!

How could he insult you like this?

I must make an example of you now.

Mr. Su really knows how to get the job done.

Eat up.

It's a tribute. It's awesome.

Hand Wang Houwen over!

They're here again? What a nuisance.

Prince Su, Consort Rou?

What's going on here?

What's wrong with you, Wang Houwen?

I didn't do anything.

Take him!

How dare you!

I am the Minister of Personnel,

from the Wang Family of Donghai...

How dare you slap me?

Remember this.

I may be a consort's son,

but I'm a prince all the same.

Remember this.

I can slap you

whenever I like.

You're not worthy of disputing my status.

Is there any regard for the law here?

Take him!

Xiao Rou, I'll tell His Majesty what you've done!

[Inspectorate Office] Consort Rou, Prince Su.

You've slapped and arrested me.

You've already completed the standard procedure.

Time to release me.

My birds are waiting for me at home.

Mr. Wang, you do have a penchant for birds.

They're in your paintings, writings,

and even poetry.

Maybe you should think about how you should confess.

Do you want to do it yourself

or do you want me to get someone to help you?

Your Highness, stop freaking me out.

Why don't we talk about this privately?

Speak.

I sent Wang Quan to deliver the money, didn't I?

If you need more,

I can gather more.

I still have

a fief in Donghai.

I planned to save it for Dun Min,

but I can...

Trying to bribe me?

Write this down. Mr. Wang tried to bribe me.

Your Highness.

Mr. Wang,

you don't have to worry about my finances.

However, you could help me with another thing now.

I heard that you are talented and knowledgeable,

and I received a poem

that's a bit hard for me to understand.

Perhaps you can explain it to me.

Your Highness,

you could have said so.

"There lived a sparrow that fed on pigswill in the alleys,

until it landed on a tall branch and called itself a phoenix."

These two lines mean

that there was a sparrow

that lived

in a terrible environment,

until it got lucky

and became a phoenix.

What's next?

"Clad in hues of gold and emerald with a pearl in its mouth,

its filth and stench still linger nevertheless."

That's a little bit complicated.

But, to put it simply,

if someone is born into a humble family,

even if they manage to go from rags to riches,

they could never hide their...

Wang Houwen, you abhorrent old jerk!

As a high-ranked and powerful minister,

you probably have never been tortured before.

If you don't confess today,

you'll have a taste of everything at our disposal.

Mother, let's go.

Mr. Wang, a word of advice.

Confess quickly,

or else even the Dragon King of the East Sea can't save you.

Treat him properly.

Wait, Your Highness.

You told me to analyze the poem.

Are uneducated people

emotionally unstable as well?

The Vice Minister of Justice, Su Rongqing,

didn't take good care of the Vice Minister of Personnel, Pei Wenxuan,

which caused Pei Wenxuan injured.

Therefore, three months of his salary will be deducted.

In addition,

the Left Minister of Justice, Pei Liming,

will be promoted to Minister of Justice.

As you wish, Your Majesty.

Do you two have anything to say?

Your Majesty, I have received news

that Consort Rou and Prince Su showed no regard for the law

and arrested the Minister of Personnel,

Wang Houwen, even when they don't have substantial evidence.

All the officials feel threatened by this outcome.

I hope you will investigate this issue thoroughly

and not let all the officials down.

I agree.

Consort Rou and Prince Su are now

above Six Ministries

with no regard for the law, so...

Father.

This is the money that Wang Houwen sent to my mother as a bribe.

You can find the Wang Family's emblem under it.

He also wrote a letter to her.

If you don't believe me,

you may check the evidence.

The evidence is clear.

If the Crown Prince broke the law,

he would be punished just as a common person.

Now, Wang Houwen is involved in embezzlement.

The Inspectorate Office is investigating this case under orders.

So what if they arrested him?

Mr. Wang, take a look again.

Isn't this a well-written poem?

Your Highness.

What if I say the handwriting looks like mine,

but I didn't write it?

Would you believe me?

Should I?

That depends on you.

Mr. Wang,

why don't you give me a few names,

and I'll ask His Majesty

to spare your life?

Your Highness, even until now,

you don't know what the noble families truly are.

It may seem

that there are numerous noble families in our country,

but in reality,

they've already combined into one single entity.

We are bound together for good or ill.

If I betray one noble family,

I would be betraying all the noble families.

As someone born into a noble family,

if I betray the noble families,

only death will await me.

That's why

I cannot tell you anything.

Likewise,

the moment you arrested me,

you have already chosen

to antagonize all the noble families.

Mr. Wang, is that a threat or advice?

Neither.

I know

that from now on,

I won't be leaving the Inspectorate Office anymore.

Have you really made your decision?

Yes.

I will tell His Majesty what you've just said.

Any more requests, Mr. Wang?

I have one final request.

Can you...

release my birds?

Thank you, Consort Rou!

[Hanqiu Palace]

I think we can close the case of imperial examination fraud now.

It's clear that Wang Houwen and eight other officials abused their power

to undermine the imperial examination's credibility and embezzle funds.

I suggest that they should be sentenced to death,

and as for the others involved,

I suggest that they be imprisoned,

of which its duration will be determined by the Ministry of Justice.

Official Pei, what do you think?

Your Majesty,

I agree

with Prince Su's suggestions.

Father,

upon further investigation,

we have determined

that 123 eligible candidates

have had their exam candidatures stolen.

I suggest that we hold another examination

to return them the opportunities they deserve.

Does anyone have other objections?

Congratulations on employing the right person, Your Majesty.

Prince Su's decisive manner

will prove to be a valuable asset to you in the future.

I'm flattered, Mr. Shangguan.

Father, I would like to volunteer

to be the chief examiner for the upcoming examination

and recruit talents for you.

Cheng,

I'm pleased that you would offer

to take on this responsibility,

but given your young age, many people may not be convinced.

I have

other arrangements.

He's here.

What brings you all here?

- Mr. Pei. - Mr. Pei.

- Mr. Pei. - Mr. Pei.

Mr. Pei, how are you doing now?

My friend, you must have suffered.

Mr. Pei, while you were absent,

everyone has been thinking about you.

Yes.

Thank you, everyone.

I'm feeling much better now.

That's great.

Mr. Pei,

ever since Mr. Wang was sentenced to death,

the Ministry of Personnel has been lacking a leader.

Consort Rou even sent someone to ask

whether there was anyone

who could assume the role of the chief examiner.

We think

now that Consort Rou failed to have Prince Su take over the position,

you might get recommended instead.

That's why we're here

to inform you of this.

Yes.

I'm sorry for making all of you worry.

Mr. Pei, don't say so.

All of us here

come from humble clans in the capital.

We are nothing compared to the noble families.

We need someone that we can rely on.

Mr. Pei, you're exactly the person we'd like to follow.

Thank you for thinking so highly of me.

Tomorrow,

I'll return to the Ministry of Personnel

and discuss the future with you.

- Good. - Good.

- That's great. - That's great.

Fulai!

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, I'm here.

What time is it?

Your Majesty, the sun has just risen.

I can't see again.

Your Majesty, let me summon the imperial physician for you.

Wait.

Don't say a word of this to anyone else.

But, Your Majesty,

this is already the third time.

It's alright. I just need some rest.

Fulai.

Hurry up.

We're running out of time.

Pass this message to Consort Rou.

Tell her the imperial examination is imperative, go!

Your Majesty...

Go now!

Yes, Your Majesty.

[Taiji Hall] The Inspectorate Office has already

closed the case of the imperial examination fraud.

Consort Rou has done an excellent job assisting Prince Su.

The metropolitan examination has been delayed for months

and we should expedite it.

We have several vacancies in the imperial court this year.

This is the opportunity

to recruit more talents for our country.

You're right, Your Majesty.

Mr. Pei is still recuperating.

He was supposed to be the chief examiner.

Why don't we...

Your Majesty.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Thank you for your concern, Your Highness.

I have recovered from my injuries

and my peers have been updating me

on the various procedures of the metropolitan examination.

The examination questions, examination sites, and the evaluation system

are all in set order.

As soon as you give the command,

we can start right away.

Then, discuss with the Ministry of Rites and choose a suitable date this month.

We can't put it off any longer.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, Mr. Pei is here.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Skip the formalities.

Well?

Pingyue finally allowed you to leave her mansion?

Your Majesty, please don't tease me anymore.

I'm finding myself

to be the subject of gossip everywhere.

Looks like Pingyue does like you very much.

Her Highness is...

Her Highness is simple.

Make sure you uphold the credibility of the metropolitan examination.

We need reliable people in the imperial court.

Internally,

I need to maintain good governance.

Externally,

I've always wanted to suppress the northern enemies

to keep our country safe from constant skirmishes.

Official Pei,

do you have any useful suggestions?

Perhaps

we could hold a military examination next year.

A military examination?

That's a brilliant idea.

Mr. Pei.

His Majesty has high hopes for you.

Has His Majesty been experiencing health issues lately?

His Majesty has been experiencing

temporary blindness in the morning for the past two days.

Looks like chaos is drawing near.

♪Who gazes at the sky from afar?♪

♪Who gazes at the sky from afar?♪

♪In the night's chill breeze♪

♪What is she singing for?♪

♪The wind caresses the hills♪

♪The wind causes ripples on calm water♪

♪Moonlight graces passing souls♪

♪Her steps get slower and slower♪

♪She's trod a lengthy path♪

♪Memories lost then found♪

♪Gazing idly as clouds roll by♪

♪She holds a red candle♪

♪To brave the thick fog♪

♪Life can be bitter sometimes♪

♪Experience it with grace♪

♪Like a fleeting dream♪

♪Like a fleeting dream♪

♪Neither warmth nor cold will last♪

♪Like a fleeting dream♪

♪Like a fleeting dream♪

♪The moon is reflected in her eyes♪

♪In her gaze, the unwavering faith remains♪