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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:09,800 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those who Dare Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:17,700 --> 00:00:23,600 ♫The sounds from the sheng and xiao die away in the distance, in the sparse, declining light ♫ (T/N reed instrument made of vertical pipes; end-blown flute) 3 00:00:23,600 --> 00:00:29,200 ♫ Memories of my past, my companions in youth. ♫ 4 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:35,000 ♫ Over boundless years, old affairs have become difficult to recall. ♫ 5 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:41,000 ♫ I’ve used a lifetime of truth to put up a pretense. ♫ 6 00:00:43,540 --> 00:00:49,190 ♫ Parting without opening these cupped hands full of tears. ♫ 7 00:00:49,200 --> 00:00:55,000 ♫ Clears my vision and permits me to resist ♫ 8 00:00:55,000 --> 00:01:00,600 ♫ Perhaps when targeted by love it is not wise to separate ♫ 9 00:01:00,600 --> 00:01:07,000 ♫ The morning wind can not dispel the aftermath. ♫ 10 00:01:09,200 --> 00:01:14,800 ♫ Whose hidden tears made the blooming flowers blush, ♫ 11 00:01:14,800 --> 00:01:20,800 ♫ And in the desolate and dreary torrential storms to painfully droop low, ♫ 12 00:01:20,800 --> 00:01:25,400 ♫ Unwilling to blossom again alone? ♫ 13 00:01:25,400 --> 00:01:27,830 ♫ The coming day belongs to the young. ♫ 14 00:01:27,830 --> 00:01:32,000 ♫ As the glimmer of dawn becomes again the setting sun. ♫ 15 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:37,800 ♫ Who is this person who does not sleep soundly in the middle of the night? ♫ 16 00:01:37,800 --> 00:01:43,600 ♫Sitting and watching the autumn wind puff out and penetrate the palace curtains. ♫ 17 00:01:43,600 --> 00:01:49,400 ♫One strand held in remembrance, shackling sentiment and concern. ♫ 18 00:01:49,400 --> 00:02:00,600 ♫ Always submerged in the fragrant incense of fleeting time ♫ 19 00:02:00,600 --> 00:02:04,200 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 20 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:06,900 Episode 6 21 00:02:07,800 --> 00:02:11,700 Miss A'ruo, don't be angry. These are all good items. 22 00:02:11,700 --> 00:02:13,800 It's such a beautiful brocade. 23 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:17,300 The colors are just as beautiful as you. 24 00:02:17,300 --> 00:02:19,500 I will deliver them immediately. 25 00:02:19,500 --> 00:02:23,200 These items are considered pleasing to the eye. 26 00:02:23,200 --> 00:02:25,400 As concubines, 27 00:02:25,400 --> 00:02:28,200 we are currently considered as phoenixes with broken wings, 28 00:02:28,200 --> 00:02:30,400 - But with the Emperor's care... - Yes. 29 00:02:30,400 --> 00:02:33,200 we will immediately be able to fly to the clouds. 30 00:02:33,200 --> 00:02:34,800 That's right. 31 00:02:34,800 --> 00:02:36,800 Why don't you use your brains? 32 00:02:36,800 --> 00:02:41,600 Why do you think His Majesty is bestowing this plaque to us? 33 00:02:41,600 --> 00:02:45,600 'Careful', 'Praise', 'Subtle', 'Sound'. This 'sound' 34 00:02:45,600 --> 00:02:48,200 refers to our marriage with His Majesty. 35 00:02:48,200 --> 00:02:49,700 That's right. Absolutely right. 36 00:02:49,700 --> 00:02:51,800 Okay, Older Sister, we should leave. 37 00:02:51,800 --> 00:02:53,600 His Majesty treats us 38 00:02:53,600 --> 00:02:56,400 differently from the public. 39 00:02:56,400 --> 00:02:58,200 Open your eyes. 40 00:02:58,200 --> 00:03:01,300 Older sister, don't say anymore. I don't like this. 41 00:03:01,300 --> 00:03:03,510 I insist on letting them know. 42 00:03:03,510 --> 00:03:04,900 Don't look down on us. 43 00:03:04,900 --> 00:03:07,400 We definitely wouldn't. 44 00:03:07,400 --> 00:03:08,800 Let's go. 45 00:03:08,800 --> 00:03:09,800 Okay then. 46 00:03:09,800 --> 00:03:11,000 Aunt Sulian. 47 00:03:11,030 --> 00:03:14,580 I will deliver the items later. 48 00:03:16,500 --> 00:03:18,630 Is a plaque worth talking about it? 49 00:03:18,630 --> 00:03:20,000 So short-sighted. 50 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:23,000 Aunt Sulian, what instructions do you have? 51 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:26,400 - Really? - Definitely. 52 00:03:26,400 --> 00:03:30,200 The attending concubine, Aruo, personally said that 53 00:03:30,200 --> 00:03:34,000 these past days, His Majesty seems to rarely pay attention to Consort Xian. 54 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:37,000 He must be holding out his heart for her. 55 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:41,500 His Majesty hardly goes to Yanxi palace. Most of time, he's taking care of the Empress Dowager. 56 00:03:42,300 --> 00:03:44,600 Your Highness, Noble Consort is here. 57 00:03:44,600 --> 00:03:46,000 Let her in. 58 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,400 Yes, Your Highness. 59 00:03:50,300 --> 00:03:53,900 Noble Consort, this way, please. 60 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:02,200 Greetings to Her Highness. 61 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:04,400 - Rise. - Thank you, Your Highness. 62 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:07,700 - Sit. - Yes. 63 00:04:07,700 --> 00:04:10,800 It has been snowing and the weather is cold. 64 00:04:10,800 --> 00:04:12,500 You are afraid of the cold. 65 00:04:12,500 --> 00:04:15,800 You are even wearing wool. 66 00:04:15,800 --> 00:04:18,100 I have always have poor qi and blood deficiency. 67 00:04:18,100 --> 00:04:21,800 Once it's winter, I can't take the cold. 68 00:04:21,800 --> 00:04:25,300 You are young. You should take good care of your health 69 00:04:25,300 --> 00:04:29,600 and provide His Majesty with a son. 70 00:04:29,600 --> 00:04:31,300 Yes, Your Highness. 71 00:04:32,560 --> 00:04:34,240 Lianxin. 72 00:04:35,300 --> 00:04:40,700 There is a fox fur in the storeroom which was presented by General Jilin. Go and get it. 73 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,800 Your Highness dotes on me. 74 00:04:43,800 --> 00:04:47,200 The rest of the Imperial physicians has been diligently attending to me too. 75 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:50,000 I can only blame myself for this blessing. 76 00:04:53,200 --> 00:04:56,200 There are only three princes under His Majesty. 77 00:04:56,200 --> 00:05:01,500 I only hope that you will be able to give His Majesty with the first-born Emperor after he has descended from the throne. 78 00:05:03,100 --> 00:05:06,900 Even if I risk my life, it will be hard to repay your care and love. 79 00:05:06,900 --> 00:05:11,200 I have known you for many years. I regard you as my sister. 80 00:05:13,530 --> 00:05:16,710 Lianxi, give this to the Noble Consort. 81 00:05:24,200 --> 00:05:28,800 As the old saying goes, 'First in rank is a black fox, second a marten, third is a fox-marten'. 82 00:05:28,800 --> 00:05:30,600 The fur is in dark black. 83 00:05:30,600 --> 00:05:35,200 There are also brushes of silver on top. It must be very expensive. 84 00:05:35,200 --> 00:05:37,800 Whatever I give you, no matter how good it is, 85 00:05:37,800 --> 00:05:40,200 it's only just a gift. 86 00:05:40,200 --> 00:05:43,500 How can be it compared to the plaque in the concubine's a palace? 87 00:05:43,500 --> 00:05:46,900 It's personally written by His Majesty. 88 00:05:47,600 --> 00:05:49,500 What plaque? 89 00:05:49,500 --> 00:05:52,300 I heard that His Majesty personally wrote some characters for Consort Xian. 90 00:05:52,300 --> 00:05:54,700 She made it into a plaque 91 00:05:54,700 --> 00:05:59,300 and even announced to everyone about His Majesty's interest in her. 92 00:05:59,300 --> 00:06:03,500 From what I, if His Majesty wants to bestow this calligraphy to be hanged, 93 00:06:03,500 --> 00:06:07,100 he should hang it in Her Highness and Noble Consort's palace first. 94 00:06:07,100 --> 00:06:09,100 How could it be her? 95 00:06:09,100 --> 00:06:12,500 Isn't she just relying on the fact that she almost became the First Wife before? 96 00:06:12,500 --> 00:06:16,700 Before is before. Upon entering the crown prince's manor before, she was officially a concubine. 97 00:06:16,700 --> 00:06:19,240 How can she be compared to the Empress? 98 00:06:20,200 --> 00:06:23,600 Technically speaking, it's also common for His Majesty to bestow his calligraphy. 99 00:06:23,600 --> 00:06:27,000 It's just that this Consort Xian is publicizing it. 100 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:29,200 She's really annoying. 101 00:06:35,800 --> 00:06:37,300 I just don't believe it. 102 00:06:37,300 --> 00:06:39,600 Is it that difficult just for a plaque? 103 00:06:42,400 --> 00:06:45,800 Your Highness, I'm taking my leave first. 104 00:06:45,800 --> 00:06:48,600 Go then. 105 00:06:53,800 --> 00:06:57,150 The Noble Consort's temper is still so bad. 106 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,800 What Mother said is right. 107 00:06:59,800 --> 00:07:03,800 We need to maintain check and balances in the Imperial Concubine too. 108 00:07:07,400 --> 00:07:09,600 Noble Consort is here. 109 00:07:09,600 --> 00:07:12,900 Be careful, the steps are rather slippery. 110 00:07:13,500 --> 00:07:15,300 What is His Majesty doing? 111 00:07:15,300 --> 00:07:17,800 He had an afternoon nap. When he woke up, he evaluated the memorials. 112 00:07:17,800 --> 00:07:22,100 Currently, His Majesty is inside with those piba musicians from the South Office. 113 00:07:22,100 --> 00:07:24,700 South Office's piba musicians? 114 00:08:01,520 --> 00:08:04,010 Xiyue, you are here. 115 00:08:07,100 --> 00:08:08,200 Greetings to Your Majesty. 116 00:08:08,200 --> 00:08:11,000 Rise. Come and sit here. 117 00:08:13,600 --> 00:08:16,600 I wanted to listen to the pipa performance with you 118 00:08:16,600 --> 00:08:20,200 but it's cold out there and I was afraid you wouldn't be able to take it. 119 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:22,600 I wanted you to nurse your health. 120 00:08:22,600 --> 00:08:24,400 You seem much better today. 121 00:08:24,400 --> 00:08:25,800 I'm weak. 122 00:08:25,800 --> 00:08:30,300 With Your Majesty's concerns, I'm feeling much better. 123 00:08:30,300 --> 00:08:32,800 This hand is still so cold. 124 00:08:32,800 --> 00:08:34,600 - Wang Qin. - Here. 125 00:08:34,600 --> 00:08:36,900 Tell them to bring two more brazers here, 126 00:08:36,900 --> 00:08:38,300 Yes, Your Majesty. 127 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:40,600 Your Majesty is in good health. 128 00:08:40,600 --> 00:08:44,800 Wouldn't you feel cold with me sitting next to you? 129 00:08:46,200 --> 00:08:48,800 You were over there just now listening to them play the pipa. 130 00:08:48,800 --> 00:08:51,500 What do you think of their performance? 131 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:56,800 Are there no one else in Nanfu who can play the pipa now? 132 00:08:56,800 --> 00:08:59,300 Choosing them to be come here to reward His Majesty, 133 00:08:59,300 --> 00:09:02,500 isn't it insulting to His Majesty's ears? 134 00:09:05,000 --> 00:09:07,000 We are not skillful enough. 135 00:09:07,000 --> 00:09:09,800 Please forgive us. 136 00:09:09,800 --> 00:09:12,900 - Rise, everyone. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 137 00:09:15,700 --> 00:09:19,800 Xiyue, if we talk about playing pipa, you are at the national level. 138 00:09:19,800 --> 00:09:25,100 Because you are not here, I'm listening to their performance to pass the time. 139 00:09:27,600 --> 00:09:30,400 Does Nanfu Music Academy now using pipas 140 00:09:30,400 --> 00:09:33,300 with ivory inlaid like this? 141 00:09:34,300 --> 00:09:37,800 My skills is not good enough. I didn't want to insult His Majesty's ears. 142 00:09:37,800 --> 00:09:41,600 That's why, I chose the best pipa to compensate for it. 143 00:09:41,600 --> 00:09:43,300 Moxin. 144 00:09:44,900 --> 00:09:46,900 If you don't have any real talent, 145 00:09:46,900 --> 00:09:49,800 Even if you use the shaocao piba of Empress Dazhou of the South Dynasty, (Shaocao Piba is a kind of piba made from burned fortune paulownia wood) 146 00:09:49,800 --> 00:09:52,400 you will only ruin it. 147 00:10:39,580 --> 00:10:44,700 Good! In terms of playing piba, there are indeed no one who can beat you. 148 00:10:47,200 --> 00:10:49,220 My hands today is cold and a bit dry. 149 00:10:49,220 --> 00:10:51,200 I'm not used to using other people's instrument. 150 00:10:51,200 --> 00:10:53,900 Hence, that tune wasn't as good as my usual. 151 00:10:53,900 --> 00:10:55,570 Your Majesty, please don't mind it. 152 00:10:55,570 --> 00:10:57,770 It's already very good. 153 00:10:58,300 --> 00:10:59,830 - Wang Qin. - I'm here. 154 00:10:59,830 --> 00:11:02,870 I remember that the general from Jilin has given some black fox fur as tribute. 155 00:11:02,870 --> 00:11:06,640 Give one to Empress. As for the second one, give it to Noble Consort. 156 00:11:06,640 --> 00:11:11,150 Okay. Your Highness Noble Consort, His Majesty dotes you the most. 157 00:11:12,150 --> 00:11:13,700 What a coincidence. 158 00:11:13,700 --> 00:11:17,160 Earlier, Her Highness Empress also gave me a black fox fur. 159 00:11:17,160 --> 00:11:21,050 Looks like good things are fated to end up in my hands. 160 00:11:21,050 --> 00:11:24,260 Empress is virtuous. Of course, she treats you very well. 161 00:11:24,260 --> 00:11:28,780 It's just that my good intentions is a bit more than hers. 162 00:11:29,540 --> 00:11:33,200 Wang Qin, send that black fox fur to Inner Palace 163 00:11:33,200 --> 00:11:35,310 and have them made it into a dress before delivering to Xianfu Palace. 164 00:11:35,310 --> 00:11:37,520 I will abide. 165 00:11:37,920 --> 00:11:40,120 - Thank you, Your Majesty. - You all can leave now. 166 00:11:40,120 --> 00:11:41,860 Yes. 167 00:11:43,870 --> 00:11:46,140 Your hands are still so cold. 168 00:11:46,140 --> 00:11:50,360 When I'm with you, I'm not afraid of the cold anymore. 169 00:11:55,370 --> 00:12:00,720 Say, can you all be a bit smart? In front of Her Highness Noble Consort, don't try to show off. Quickly go back. 170 00:12:02,020 --> 00:12:07,360 You think you played so well? After seeing Her Highness Noble Consort, you got stunned and lost to her, right? 171 00:12:07,360 --> 00:12:11,130 What we're competing about isn't on that matter. 172 00:12:17,950 --> 00:12:20,610 Your Majesty, you indeed favor Consort Xian more, 173 00:12:20,610 --> 00:12:22,650 while you doting me is just fake. 174 00:12:22,650 --> 00:12:24,760 Only you say such words. 175 00:12:24,760 --> 00:12:28,240 I rarely visit Consort Xian. How then do I not love you? 176 00:12:29,490 --> 00:12:31,590 I heard that you especially wrote a passage 177 00:12:31,590 --> 00:12:34,290 and made it into an inscribed board that you gifted her. 178 00:12:35,100 --> 00:12:39,500 It's probably impossible for me to expect such kind of loving affection from you. 179 00:12:39,500 --> 00:12:42,200 It's because her Yanxi Palace is so simple, that's why, I gifted her an inscribed board. 180 00:12:42,200 --> 00:12:44,100 How can it compare to you Xianfu Palace? 181 00:12:44,100 --> 00:12:46,670 The sign 'Painting Meditation Room' in the eastern side and the sign 'Zither Morals Small Room' on the western side 182 00:12:46,670 --> 00:12:48,690 were personally written by me. 183 00:12:48,690 --> 00:12:52,290 Because you love zithers, I gifted you the Song dynasty's 'Singing Phoenix' zither 184 00:12:52,290 --> 00:12:56,160 and the Ming dynasty's 'Paradise of Immortal Music' to admire and play with. What else do you want? 185 00:12:56,160 --> 00:12:58,200 Xianfu Palace indeed have everything already. 186 00:12:58,200 --> 00:13:02,720 But it lacks one personally written inscribed sign from you. 187 00:13:02,720 --> 00:13:07,260 Your Majesty, since it was just an informal calligraphy, why don't you gift me and Her Highness Empress too? 188 00:13:07,260 --> 00:13:09,450 So that we won't feel envious. 189 00:13:09,450 --> 00:13:12,160 Just with this one thing, you still have to compete? 190 00:13:12,160 --> 00:13:15,200 Your Majesty and Consort Xian have mutual affection. With me, 191 00:13:15,200 --> 00:13:17,630 don't you have any? 192 00:13:18,760 --> 00:13:21,750 Fine. I'll gift you and Empress one too. 193 00:13:21,750 --> 00:13:25,810 I am also allowing you two to convert it into an inscribed sign and hang at your main receiving hall. Are you satisfied now? 194 00:13:25,810 --> 00:13:27,600 I am. 195 00:13:28,700 --> 00:13:30,880 Your Majesty is the most considerate. 196 00:13:32,720 --> 00:13:34,520 [Virtuous, respectful, gentle, and submissive] 197 00:13:34,520 --> 00:13:38,980 Your Majesty, I've already escorted Her Highness Noble Consort back to her palace. 198 00:13:47,500 --> 00:13:50,990 Your Majesty is really generous towards the imperial harem. 199 00:13:51,570 --> 00:13:54,230 But Your Majesty, I'm slow-witted. 200 00:13:54,230 --> 00:13:57,840 I think that all of your writing looks good. 201 00:13:57,840 --> 00:14:00,430 But how come you still must choose the best 202 00:14:00,430 --> 00:14:03,230 among so many writings? 203 00:14:03,230 --> 00:14:07,600 That's your opinion. Li Yu, what is yours? 204 00:14:09,960 --> 00:14:11,550 I am slow-witted. 205 00:14:11,550 --> 00:14:15,900 I think that Your Majesty's favor spreads throughout the six harem palaces. 206 00:14:15,900 --> 00:14:18,240 Yanxi Palace already has one. 207 00:14:18,240 --> 00:14:22,250 These 11 are equal graces for the rest of the six palaces. 208 00:14:22,250 --> 00:14:24,160 You are smart. 209 00:14:24,160 --> 00:14:28,000 Empress' Changchun Palace will have 'Respectfully cultivates the principles of a wife'. 210 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:31,620 Noble Consort's Xianfu Palace will get 'Wonderful union of excitement and virtue'. 211 00:14:31,620 --> 00:14:35,500 For Yikun Palace, it's 'Virtuous, respectful, gentle, and submissive'. 212 00:14:35,500 --> 00:14:39,260 Your Majesty once wanted Consort Xian to live in Yikun Palace. 213 00:14:39,260 --> 00:14:41,540 This 'Virtuous, respectful, gentle, and submissive' 214 00:14:41,540 --> 00:14:45,330 pertains to the 'yi' word in Consort Xian's taboo name. 215 00:14:46,070 --> 00:14:48,500 Jingren Palace is 'Praising a virtuous palace chamber'. 216 00:14:49,280 --> 00:14:51,810 Jingren Palace also have one? 217 00:14:51,810 --> 00:14:56,020 Your Majesty, Empress once said that the palace should cut down on its expenses. 218 00:14:56,020 --> 00:14:59,140 We shouldn't repair palaces without anyone living in it. 219 00:14:59,140 --> 00:15:02,620 Are we then still hanging the inscription board for Jingren Palace? 220 00:15:02,620 --> 00:15:06,190 What? Are you that obedient to Empress? 221 00:15:06,190 --> 00:15:09,040 I...dare not. 222 00:15:09,040 --> 00:15:11,010 I listen to Your Majesty's. 223 00:15:13,990 --> 00:15:18,020 Your Majesty, even thought Her Highness Empress promotes controlling the flow of money, 224 00:15:18,020 --> 00:15:21,960 she surely won't disobey your intentions. 225 00:15:21,960 --> 00:15:25,240 You are very quick-witted and eloquent. 226 00:15:25,240 --> 00:15:29,530 I'll hand you the task of converting these 11 phrases into inscription boards. 227 00:15:29,530 --> 00:15:31,460 Yes. 228 00:15:31,460 --> 00:15:33,110 Leave. 229 00:15:47,830 --> 00:15:49,950 - Wang Qin. - I'm here. 230 00:15:49,950 --> 00:15:51,950 What time is it? 231 00:15:51,950 --> 00:15:53,990 It's time for the flipping of the name plate. 232 00:15:53,990 --> 00:15:56,680 The eunuch from Jingshi Office is already outside waiting for you. 233 00:15:56,680 --> 00:16:00,720 In that piba troupe being sent by the South Office lately, 234 00:16:00,720 --> 00:16:03,640 that lady who carries a phoenix neck piba... 235 00:16:04,720 --> 00:16:07,190 That piba musician of South Office 236 00:16:07,190 --> 00:16:10,250 called Bai Ruiji? 237 00:16:10,250 --> 00:16:11,460 Bring here here. 238 00:16:11,460 --> 00:16:14,210 Yes. I'll go do it right away. 239 00:16:18,940 --> 00:16:25,970 Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those who Dare Team @ Viki.com 240 00:16:34,580 --> 00:16:40,440 Sister, are you dong reciting the Buddhist scriptures for Her Highness who once lived in Jingren Palace? 241 00:16:42,400 --> 00:16:46,150 You clearly knew that I'm going to recite scriptures to my auntie, yet you didn't leave. 242 00:16:46,150 --> 00:16:48,160 Sister, we've been together for so many years. 243 00:16:48,160 --> 00:16:50,730 If we can only share the glory, but not the humiliations, 244 00:16:50,730 --> 00:16:52,960 what does that count? 245 00:16:52,960 --> 00:16:54,520 Let's go. 246 00:16:56,330 --> 00:16:58,500 Why is your hand so cold. 247 00:17:01,270 --> 00:17:03,750 Your hand heater is also just slightly warm. 248 00:17:04,680 --> 00:17:08,000 Yexin, why didn't you change the charcoal? 249 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:11,200 The charcoal in our chamber isn't even enough to make a brazier. 250 00:17:11,200 --> 00:17:12,930 How can it be enough for Mistress to use in her hand heater? 251 00:17:12,930 --> 00:17:16,640 It's because we're going out, so we were forced to burn one. 252 00:17:20,030 --> 00:17:23,700 Hai Lan is a First Class Attendant. She indeed can't use a hongluo charcoal. 253 00:17:23,700 --> 00:17:28,680 But based on the distribution of ten jin of charcoal everyday, that should be enough for use. 254 00:17:28,680 --> 00:17:31,510 Mistress Xian, allow me to speak. Although Her Highness Empress' promoting austerity 255 00:17:31,510 --> 00:17:34,570 is out of good intention, after the supply of charcoal was halved, 256 00:17:34,570 --> 00:17:36,750 Noble Consort kept complaining that her palace isn't warm enough. 257 00:17:36,750 --> 00:17:38,460 She then reduced the supply of my mistress for her own use. 258 00:17:38,460 --> 00:17:41,000 Even the rooms of her servants are warmer than Mistress'. 259 00:17:41,000 --> 00:17:44,150 - Yexin. - This Noble Consort is too much. 260 00:17:44,680 --> 00:17:48,590 It will get colder the next few days. What will you do? 261 00:17:48,590 --> 00:17:51,710 Sister, don't escalate this matter anymore. 262 00:17:51,710 --> 00:17:54,340 Noble Consort is currently distressed on having nothing to bully me about. 263 00:17:55,030 --> 00:17:58,680 Don't worry, I will take good care of myself. 264 00:18:00,090 --> 00:18:02,090 Once the Inner Palace distributes the charcoal, 265 00:18:02,090 --> 00:18:05,500 I will send someone to secretly deliver some to you. 266 00:18:10,760 --> 00:18:12,210 Let's go. 267 00:18:55,870 --> 00:18:57,070 [Yangxin Palace Hall] 268 00:18:57,070 --> 00:18:59,390 Go to the adjacent room to take a bath first. 269 00:19:03,840 --> 00:19:08,560 This weather just suddenly turned cold. 270 00:19:08,560 --> 00:19:13,670 Her Highness Empress is currently washing up and fixing herself. May you all wait for a while. 271 00:19:17,490 --> 00:19:21,630 Last night, there was cold wind blowing all night. Don't know if I heard it wrong, 272 00:19:21,630 --> 00:19:26,010 but there seems to be a sound of a Phoenix-Luan Spring Favor Carriage that went by the long road. 273 00:19:26,010 --> 00:19:30,150 You didn't hear it wrong. The sound of that carriage was so loud. Everyone heard it. 274 00:19:30,150 --> 00:19:32,630 Last night, His Majesty didn't flip any name plate. 275 00:19:32,630 --> 00:19:36,890 Who then did this Phoenix-Luan Spring Favor Carriage fetch? 276 00:19:37,520 --> 00:19:42,780 Your Highness Noble Consort, did His Majesty miss you so much that he had you fetched? 277 00:19:42,780 --> 00:19:45,770 An act like that that's against palace rules and so secretive, 278 00:19:45,770 --> 00:19:47,900 of course, it wasn't me. 279 00:19:47,900 --> 00:19:49,870 When a golden hairpin falls into the well, 280 00:19:49,870 --> 00:19:54,020 there naturally will be someone that will hurriedly go to pick it. Let's just wait and see. 281 00:19:54,020 --> 00:19:56,260 Her Highness Empress is here. 282 00:19:56,980 --> 00:19:58,870 Quickly wake sister up. 283 00:19:59,840 --> 00:20:01,380 Mistress. 284 00:20:07,430 --> 00:20:11,400 Greetings, Your Highness Empress. May you be safe and sound. 285 00:20:11,400 --> 00:20:13,380 Rise. Sit. 286 00:20:13,380 --> 00:20:16,030 Thank you, Your Highness Empress. 287 00:20:17,270 --> 00:20:21,090 Earlier, I heard that you all were chatting so happily. 288 00:20:21,090 --> 00:20:23,790 Is there any fun thing? 289 00:20:23,790 --> 00:20:27,930 Your Highness Empress, we were talking about a funny thing earlier. 290 00:20:27,930 --> 00:20:30,160 His Majesty didn't turn any name plate last night, 291 00:20:30,160 --> 00:20:33,890 but how come the Phoenix-Luan Spring Favor Carriage was moving along the main street. 292 00:20:33,890 --> 00:20:36,810 Don't know what is the reason behind it. 293 00:20:36,810 --> 00:20:39,120 So it's this matter. 294 00:20:39,790 --> 00:20:41,670 This is actually a fortunate event for all of us. 295 00:20:41,670 --> 00:20:45,250 We have a new little sister to accompany us. 296 00:20:46,010 --> 00:20:47,560 A new little sister? 297 00:20:47,560 --> 00:20:52,350 Before you arrived here earlier, His Majesty has already sent the Jingshi Office to promulgate his decree. 298 00:20:52,350 --> 00:20:55,270 Lady Bai from the South Office has been conferred as Second Class Attendant Mei. 299 00:20:55,270 --> 00:20:58,070 He already granted her to live in Yonghe Palace. 300 00:20:58,070 --> 00:21:01,070 South Office? Isn't that... 301 00:21:01,070 --> 00:21:04,120 Technically speaking, Noble Consort have seen her. 302 00:21:04,120 --> 00:21:08,100 I heard that she's a musician who's good in playing piba. 303 00:21:08,100 --> 00:21:10,920 Yesterday, I indeed met a few musicians. 304 00:21:10,920 --> 00:21:15,240 There is one who is the prettiest. She plays the phoenix neck piba. 305 00:21:15,240 --> 00:21:19,770 But that time, His Majesty was even complaining how bad she has played. 306 00:21:19,770 --> 00:21:22,820 It's not important if she played the piba well or not. 307 00:21:22,820 --> 00:21:25,820 It's enough to win His Majesty's liking. 308 00:21:27,500 --> 00:21:32,280 What kind of lowly class a musician is? Is she qualified to be treated as the same level as us? 309 00:21:32,280 --> 00:21:35,490 Moreover, His Majesty is still in mourning right now. 310 00:21:35,490 --> 00:21:40,040 Noble Lady Jia, you should practice propriety on your speech and actions. 311 00:21:40,040 --> 00:21:43,120 Yes. I got it. 312 00:21:43,120 --> 00:21:49,360 No matter what, Second Class Attendant Mei is the first imperial concubine that His Majesty took in after ascending to the throne. 313 00:21:49,360 --> 00:21:52,530 As long as His Majesty likes it, no one should make additional comments. 314 00:21:52,530 --> 00:21:56,170 I only have one message. Harmony in the six palaces must be maintained. 315 00:21:56,170 --> 00:22:01,320 If anyone dares to be jealous and scheming, I won't tolerate it. 316 00:22:01,320 --> 00:22:04,500 I will strictly remember your teachings. 317 00:22:05,270 --> 00:22:10,570 Royal Mother, a fresh cow's milk tea. Drink it while it's hot. 318 00:22:13,090 --> 00:22:17,900 Fawning on me like this, do you admit your mistake? 319 00:22:19,030 --> 00:22:23,090 I took in Second Class Attendant Mei while still on mourning. 320 00:22:23,090 --> 00:22:25,180 I was indeed too impatient. 321 00:22:25,860 --> 00:22:27,560 Sit. 322 00:22:34,670 --> 00:22:40,220 While in the mourning period, one mustn't have songs, dances, and women. But for an emperor's mourning period, the months are converted into days. 323 00:22:40,220 --> 00:22:44,780 Being in the royal family, one must put more consideration on having descendants. 324 00:22:45,600 --> 00:22:50,650 Emperor, you only have three sons and 1 daughter. 325 00:22:50,650 --> 00:22:52,290 It is indeed few. 326 00:22:52,290 --> 00:22:55,270 Emperor Shengzu has so many children. 327 00:22:55,270 --> 00:22:57,680 It's really such an envious feat. 328 00:22:57,680 --> 00:22:58,750 I got it. 329 00:22:58,750 --> 00:23:00,870 You indeed have a small harem. 330 00:23:00,870 --> 00:23:05,200 Other than Empress and Chunping, all have no children. 331 00:23:05,200 --> 00:23:08,960 You can't blame me for feeling anxious in your behalf. 332 00:23:08,960 --> 00:23:13,010 But regarding Second Class Attendant Mei, it won't sound well if this gets out. 333 00:23:13,010 --> 00:23:16,150 Just skip the conferment ceremony. 334 00:23:16,830 --> 00:23:19,730 Just reward her more. 335 00:23:21,790 --> 00:23:25,200 I have remember every word that you said. 336 00:23:26,670 --> 00:23:29,180 You went to Anhua Palace Hall yesterday? 337 00:23:29,180 --> 00:23:34,050 - Yes. - I heard that you accompanied Consort Xian to go there. 338 00:23:37,490 --> 00:23:42,310 Good then. You accompany Consort Xian in doing anything. 339 00:23:42,310 --> 00:23:47,080 Did she go to Anhua Palace Hall to pray for a child? 340 00:23:47,080 --> 00:23:48,290 No. 341 00:23:48,290 --> 00:23:53,220 Your Highness Noble Consort, Sister Consort Xian just loves to recite Buddhist scriptures. 342 00:23:55,070 --> 00:24:00,550 Pretending to be so religious. Don't know what she really is praying about. 343 00:24:01,700 --> 00:24:06,000 While you, you surely have inappropriate thoughts, right? 344 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,980 I dare not. 345 00:24:09,210 --> 00:24:11,390 You dare not? 346 00:24:11,390 --> 00:24:15,430 Okay. Since you have such pure heart and few desires, 347 00:24:15,430 --> 00:24:18,320 you love to go to Anhua Palace Hall to pray, 348 00:24:18,320 --> 00:24:23,570 why don't you make some five-colored Buddhist scripture streamers in my behalf and bring it there with you. 349 00:24:23,570 --> 00:24:28,460 Yes. May I ask Your Highness Noble Consort when do you need it? 350 00:24:29,620 --> 00:24:31,530 Tomorrow morning. 351 00:24:31,530 --> 00:24:35,780 To show your sincerity, go to the courtyard now and start making it. 352 00:24:36,920 --> 00:24:38,870 Have to trouble you then. 353 00:24:42,400 --> 00:24:46,360 Yes. I'll take my leave. 354 00:25:31,760 --> 00:25:34,340 Mistress, be careful. 355 00:25:47,060 --> 00:25:48,880 Your Highness Noble Consort. 356 00:25:48,880 --> 00:25:50,580 First Class Attendant Hai, do it faster. 357 00:25:50,580 --> 00:25:55,990 Or else, if you didn't finish it by tomorrow morning and cause a delay in our mistress' future, I fear that you can't bear the consequences. 358 00:25:56,590 --> 00:26:00,730 Your Highness Noble Consort, it's already nighttime and the weather has grown colder. 359 00:26:00,730 --> 00:26:04,730 The hands of my mistress are shaking so much. Can you add another stove by the side? 360 00:26:04,730 --> 00:26:07,550 Making a Buddhist scripture streamer is a sacred thing. 361 00:26:07,550 --> 00:26:11,230 How can you lose focus just because you're greedy for some warmth? 362 00:26:11,230 --> 00:26:16,150 Moreover, a brazier may easily burn the scripture streamer. It's not right to put it beside you. 363 00:26:16,150 --> 00:26:19,220 What Your Highness Noble Consort said is indeed right. 364 00:26:19,220 --> 00:26:24,430 Xingxuan, stay behind and attend to First Class Attendant Hai well. 365 00:26:25,540 --> 00:26:27,180 Yes. 366 00:26:44,490 --> 00:26:46,760 Come, mistress. 367 00:27:00,850 --> 00:27:03,360 Good thing you're done making the scripture streamer. 368 00:27:07,540 --> 00:27:09,780 [Xianyun] 369 00:27:11,330 --> 00:27:13,620 Xiangyun, go get some ginger soup. 370 00:27:13,620 --> 00:27:15,300 Yes. 371 00:27:15,890 --> 00:27:18,030 It's still cold. 372 00:27:18,030 --> 00:27:19,480 Wufu! 373 00:27:19,480 --> 00:27:20,950 Yes. 374 00:27:20,950 --> 00:27:23,190 Go and make some more brazier. 375 00:27:23,190 --> 00:27:26,450 [Wufu] Mistress, Noble Consort didn't supply us any. 376 00:27:26,450 --> 00:27:30,120 Those from Her Highness Consort Xian isn't enough anymore. 377 00:27:31,030 --> 00:27:32,730 What's going on? 378 00:27:32,730 --> 00:27:38,040 Before, it was just reducing. Now, she's not giving us anything anymore. 379 00:27:39,280 --> 00:27:41,840 How come it's like this? 380 00:27:41,840 --> 00:27:45,350 Mistress, how about I go tell Her Highness Consort Xian about this? 381 00:27:45,350 --> 00:27:47,220 Don't go. 382 00:27:48,430 --> 00:27:49,990 If Sister learns about this, 383 00:27:49,990 --> 00:27:54,380 she will get worried again. You all mustn't go. 384 00:27:54,380 --> 00:27:59,400 But Mistress, how are we going to survive 385 00:27:59,400 --> 00:28:01,390 our future days? 386 00:28:01,390 --> 00:28:04,530 Mistress, drink some ginger soup. 387 00:28:13,960 --> 00:28:15,350 Her Highness Empress has made the order. 388 00:28:15,350 --> 00:28:18,300 The charcoal supply of the six harem palaces is reduced to half. 389 00:28:18,300 --> 00:28:21,460 Then that's 600 jin of black charcoal, and 150 jin of hongluo charcoal. 390 00:28:21,460 --> 00:28:22,870 Correct. 391 00:28:23,600 --> 00:28:26,350 - How about it? Is it complete? - It's complete. 392 00:28:30,450 --> 00:28:34,880 Mistress, I'm done verifying the charcoal number from the Inner Palace. They are outside. [Sanbao] 393 00:28:34,880 --> 00:28:38,210 Like before, secretly deliver some to First Class Attendant Hai. 394 00:28:38,210 --> 00:28:40,820 - Remember that it must be black charcoal. - Yes. 395 00:28:40,820 --> 00:28:43,870 First Class Attendant Hai's status forbids her from using any hongluo charcoal. 396 00:28:43,870 --> 00:28:47,410 Hongluo charcoal's smoke is white and people can immediately identify it. 397 00:28:47,410 --> 00:28:50,280 There is indeed not much with black charcoal. 398 00:28:50,280 --> 00:28:51,870 I understand. 399 00:28:51,870 --> 00:28:54,290 I will deliver them during the time that Noble Consort goes out to pay her respect 400 00:28:54,290 --> 00:28:57,880 and do it every several days, so a not to attract attention. 401 00:28:57,880 --> 00:29:01,760 Also bring her a few good winter clothes from those new clothes sent by the Inner Palace too. 402 00:29:01,760 --> 00:29:03,260 Yes. 403 00:29:04,460 --> 00:29:09,200 Mistress, you are really caring towards First Class Attendant Hai, always worrying about her. 404 00:29:09,200 --> 00:29:13,980 Hai Lan and I can really get along. Taking care of each other is just proper. 405 00:29:13,980 --> 00:29:17,960 Oh, right, how did the sending of gifts to Yonghe Palace go? 406 00:29:17,960 --> 00:29:21,760 Following your order, I delivered two rolls of flower-designed fabric to there. 407 00:29:21,760 --> 00:29:24,190 Who knew that Yonghe Palace is quite lively right now? 408 00:29:24,190 --> 00:29:26,530 Noble Lady Jia and Noble Lady Yi have both given her gifts. 409 00:29:26,530 --> 00:29:29,140 Even Noble Consort has sent a lot of gifts. 410 00:29:29,140 --> 00:29:34,110 The clothes that Second Class Attendant Mei was wearing was even more luxurious than Noble Lady Yi. 411 00:29:40,600 --> 00:29:42,290 Mistress. 412 00:29:43,620 --> 00:29:46,050 I already followed your instructions 413 00:29:46,050 --> 00:29:48,920 and delivered some gifts to Second Class Attendant Mei. 414 00:29:49,530 --> 00:29:51,870 It's good that she has received the gifts. 415 00:29:55,030 --> 00:29:58,220 How do you find her appearance? 416 00:29:58,220 --> 00:29:59,050 [Shuangxi] 417 00:29:59,050 --> 00:30:02,290 His Majesty was the one who picked her, so she surely can't be bad. 418 00:30:06,480 --> 00:30:07,590 Say it again. 419 00:30:07,590 --> 00:30:12,850 No...I didn't dare to lift my head up to look at her. 420 00:30:17,040 --> 00:30:18,910 She's looks ordinary. 421 00:30:18,910 --> 00:30:23,320 I reckon that His Majesty just had a moment of interest and it will be gone soon. 422 00:30:26,370 --> 00:30:28,310 - Get up. - Yes. 423 00:31:02,210 --> 00:31:04,020 You improved a lot. 424 00:31:04,020 --> 00:31:07,680 I was fortunate to be taught by you. 425 00:31:07,680 --> 00:31:09,680 I just find it a bit strange. 426 00:31:09,680 --> 00:31:13,850 Her Highness Noble Consort has unrivaled skills in playing the piba. I am far inferior from her. 427 00:31:13,850 --> 00:31:17,610 How come Your Majesty likes to listen to me playing instead? 428 00:31:17,610 --> 00:31:19,540 Your piba can't be considered exquisite and unrivaled, 429 00:31:19,540 --> 00:31:23,120 but after my advice, you improved a lot. 430 00:31:23,120 --> 00:31:26,200 I also get to have a sense of being a good teacher. 431 00:31:26,200 --> 00:31:29,370 So Your Majesty likes to train people. 432 00:31:30,680 --> 00:31:34,820 But with you around, I don't need Noble Consort to frequently come here and play her piba. 433 00:31:34,820 --> 00:31:38,850 So Your Majesty doesn't like Noble Consort frequently being by your side. 434 00:31:38,850 --> 00:31:41,120 Look at how light your mouth and thin your tongue is. (hasty and rude) 435 00:31:41,120 --> 00:31:43,660 You dare to criticize Noble Consort? 436 00:31:43,660 --> 00:31:45,240 Come over here. 437 00:31:54,680 --> 00:31:58,400 After getting conferred as Second Class Attendant, you haven't visited Empress. 438 00:31:58,400 --> 00:32:02,660 Once the snowing has stopped, go to Empress' place and pay your respect. 439 00:32:03,830 --> 00:32:05,900 No need to wait for the snow to stop. 440 00:32:05,900 --> 00:32:10,090 If you want me to go, I'll go tomorrow. 441 00:32:10,800 --> 00:32:13,110 Be careful of the slipper roads. 442 00:32:17,540 --> 00:32:20,460 Second Class Attendant Mei is here! 443 00:32:36,420 --> 00:32:39,390 I, Lady Bai from Yonghe Palace, 444 00:32:39,390 --> 00:32:43,820 greets Your Highness Empress. Empress, may you always be worry free. 445 00:32:43,820 --> 00:32:45,700 Get up. Sit. 446 00:32:45,700 --> 00:32:47,990 Thank you, Your Highness Empress. 447 00:32:53,850 --> 00:32:56,430 I thought it's some unrivaled beauty. 448 00:32:56,430 --> 00:32:58,940 She's also just ordinary. 449 00:32:58,940 --> 00:33:03,390 In terms of beauty here in the harem, you're number one. Who dares compete with you? 450 00:33:03,390 --> 00:33:05,830 I should have come earlier to visit you. 451 00:33:05,830 --> 00:33:11,200 But it has been snowing hard these past days, hence, I was only able to come today. 452 00:33:11,200 --> 00:33:13,360 It's enough that you had the intention. 453 00:33:13,360 --> 00:33:15,800 From now on, we all are going to see each other everyday. 454 00:33:15,800 --> 00:33:19,400 You will learn that everyone is easy to get along with. 455 00:33:22,110 --> 00:33:26,800 Second Class Attendant Mei, that one is Her Highness Noble Consort Hui. 456 00:33:31,390 --> 00:33:34,040 This one is Her Highness Consort Xian. 457 00:33:35,040 --> 00:33:42,760 Her Highness Chunping. Noble Lady Jia. Noble Lady Yi. First Class Attendant Hai. 458 00:33:42,760 --> 00:33:44,800 Second Class Attendant Wan. 459 00:33:46,370 --> 00:33:48,940 I greet all sisters good health. 460 00:33:50,670 --> 00:33:53,050 Not only are we easy to get along with, 461 00:33:53,050 --> 00:33:56,190 His Majesty really dotes on you. 462 00:33:56,190 --> 00:34:01,640 The one you're wearing is made from the warm fabric from Jiangning, right? 463 00:34:01,640 --> 00:34:03,860 Noble Lady Jia, you got good eyesight. 464 00:34:03,860 --> 00:34:09,370 It's not that my eyesight is good. It's just that you seem to be wearing too thinly. I was afraid that you'll feel cold. 465 00:34:09,370 --> 00:34:11,280 But this warm fabric is very rare. 466 00:34:11,280 --> 00:34:14,160 Even Her Highness Empress doesn't have one. 467 00:34:14,160 --> 00:34:15,710 Really? 468 00:34:15,710 --> 00:34:18,780 His Majesty only rewarded me clothes. Whether he gave them to other people to, 469 00:34:18,780 --> 00:34:20,930 how would I know that? 470 00:34:21,820 --> 00:34:24,230 Her Highness Empress advocates that the imperial harem should live simply. 471 00:34:24,230 --> 00:34:28,470 You're just a measly Second Class Attendant. Isn't wearing such clothes too luxurious for you? 472 00:34:28,470 --> 00:34:31,990 But His Majesty likes that I dress like this. 473 00:34:31,990 --> 00:34:35,650 Your Highness Noble Consort, should I listen to His Majesty 474 00:34:35,650 --> 00:34:38,240 or to Her Highness Empress? 475 00:34:39,630 --> 00:34:43,400 In everything, His Majesty's desire takes priority. 476 00:34:44,100 --> 00:34:47,400 With her personality, I fear that she's not easy to get along with. 477 00:34:47,400 --> 00:34:49,080 If she's not easy to get along with, let's not bother getting along with her then. 478 00:34:49,080 --> 00:34:52,110 The snow outside has stopped. The weather is cold and the roads slippery. 479 00:34:52,110 --> 00:34:54,340 You all be careful on your way back. 480 00:34:54,340 --> 00:34:56,160 Yes. 481 00:35:00,420 --> 00:35:02,850 I will take my leave. 482 00:35:04,050 --> 00:35:06,780 - Let's go to the imperial garden to take a stroll. - Okay. 483 00:35:06,780 --> 00:35:08,660 Let's look at the snow scenery. 484 00:35:08,660 --> 00:35:11,450 Your Highness Consort Xian, please wait. 485 00:35:11,450 --> 00:35:13,240 Your Highness Consort Xian has such refined and elegant attitude. 486 00:35:13,240 --> 00:35:16,060 I also planned on going to the Imperial Garden to observe the snow scenery. 487 00:35:16,060 --> 00:35:18,340 Don't know if I can go with you? 488 00:35:19,260 --> 00:35:22,370 It's our first time meeting and we're going to admire the snow scenery already. 489 00:35:22,370 --> 00:35:27,010 I fear that we might have different interpretation of what we see and be unable to converse well. 490 00:35:27,010 --> 00:35:30,370 Whether we can converse well, we can only know if we try. 491 00:35:30,370 --> 00:35:34,700 Just let me go with you, okay? 492 00:35:36,740 --> 00:35:38,110 Okay. 493 00:35:41,650 --> 00:35:44,120 Your Highness Consort Xian loves plum flowers? 494 00:35:45,040 --> 00:35:47,750 The plum flower landscape here in the palace is grand. 495 00:35:47,750 --> 00:35:52,200 Too bad, it's inferior to the green plum I have seen when I was little in Suzhou. 496 00:35:52,200 --> 00:35:56,140 How did Second Class Attendant know that our Mistress loves green plum? 497 00:35:56,140 --> 00:35:58,600 You have been to Suzhou? 498 00:35:58,600 --> 00:36:00,970 I trained in Suzhou when I was little. 499 00:36:00,970 --> 00:36:04,620 Because I'm good in playing the moon zither, I got bought by the South Office from Suzhou. 500 00:36:04,620 --> 00:36:06,980 I thought your instrument is a piba? 501 00:36:06,980 --> 00:36:10,690 I initially was good in playing in the moon zither, but the trainer in South Office said 502 00:36:10,690 --> 00:36:14,500 that the former Emperor likes piba. I then changed the instrument I'm training in. 503 00:36:14,500 --> 00:36:17,680 What one likes or take fancy in 504 00:36:17,680 --> 00:36:20,120 is dictated by others. 505 00:36:20,690 --> 00:36:22,760 Second Class Attendant is currently greatly favored by His Majesty. 506 00:36:22,760 --> 00:36:27,570 But hearing the tone of what you said, are you experiencing some grievances or dissatisfaction? 507 00:36:27,570 --> 00:36:29,500 I dare not have any grievances. 508 00:36:29,500 --> 00:36:34,870 It's just that even if I'm highly favored by His Majesty now, I still have this feeling of like a floating duckweed. (uneasy feeling) 509 00:36:34,870 --> 00:36:37,730 I can't compare to you in being as valuable like gold and jade. 510 00:36:37,730 --> 00:36:42,010 Even the flower you like is the unique and rare green plum. 511 00:36:42,010 --> 00:36:46,010 Compared to you, I'm just a catkin floating with the wind. 512 00:36:46,010 --> 00:36:48,030 I have the fate of a cattail and willow that withers in early autumn. 513 00:36:48,030 --> 00:36:50,950 A green plum is indeed rare. 514 00:36:50,950 --> 00:36:55,510 But everything that's novel and strange can never last a long time. 515 00:36:55,510 --> 00:36:57,710 Isn't it, Consort Xian? 516 00:36:57,710 --> 00:37:00,630 Greetings, Your Highness Noble Consort. 517 00:37:02,790 --> 00:37:05,750 After separating for just 3 days, you've changed my impression of you. 518 00:37:05,750 --> 00:37:08,490 So this passage was talking about you, Second Class Attendant Mei. 519 00:37:08,490 --> 00:37:11,220 Upon meeting again, Your Highness Noble Consort 520 00:37:11,220 --> 00:37:14,870 is still attractive, looks luxurious, and has such graceful bearing like last time. 521 00:37:15,700 --> 00:37:19,270 You can really talk. Why didn't the South Office have you take part in operas 522 00:37:19,270 --> 00:37:21,760 and instead choose you to play piba? 523 00:37:21,760 --> 00:37:24,130 I haven't asked about your name. 524 00:37:24,130 --> 00:37:27,230 My surname is Bai. My name Ruiji. 525 00:37:28,280 --> 00:37:30,660 Bai Ruiji? 526 00:37:32,350 --> 00:37:34,540 Ruiji... 527 00:37:35,220 --> 00:37:37,890 Your name is pleasant to the ears. 528 00:37:37,890 --> 00:37:41,150 It's like offering a person to be admired for fun. 529 00:37:42,250 --> 00:37:46,210 A fated meeting. Being able to offer His Majesty a moment of pleasure 530 00:37:46,210 --> 00:37:48,650 is my unending blessing. 531 00:37:48,650 --> 00:37:53,170 You think because His Majesty conferred you as Second Class Attendant Mei, you can already fly up the branch? 532 00:37:53,170 --> 00:37:55,570 With that piba skills of yours, 533 00:37:55,570 --> 00:37:59,540 His Majesty is just treating it as hearing a joke during his idle time. 534 00:37:59,540 --> 00:38:02,660 You really think that you're some phoenix crying? 535 00:38:03,800 --> 00:38:06,920 I admit that my piba skills are inferior to yours. 536 00:38:06,920 --> 00:38:09,060 More so in terms of beauty. 537 00:38:09,060 --> 00:38:11,630 But Your Highness Noble Consort, have you thought about 538 00:38:11,630 --> 00:38:15,720 why His Majesty chose to not listen to your great piba skills 539 00:38:15,720 --> 00:38:19,440 and only like these measly lousy skills of mine? 540 00:38:21,580 --> 00:38:23,890 Isn't it because you seduced him?! 541 00:38:23,890 --> 00:38:26,060 Doing all kinds of lowly tricks. 542 00:38:26,060 --> 00:38:29,060 What tricks can I have to seduce His Majesty? 543 00:38:29,060 --> 00:38:32,970 I'm just a bit younger. 544 00:38:32,970 --> 00:38:37,330 Time passes by so fleetingly and is unforgiving, right? 545 00:38:38,060 --> 00:38:42,930 - How dare you! - Second Class Attendant, in front of me and Her Highness Noble Consort, you mustn't be disrespectful. 546 00:38:42,930 --> 00:38:47,150 Your Highness Consort Xian, don't overthink. How can time bear to be unkind to you? 547 00:38:47,150 --> 00:38:51,360 Who is that person that I'm talking about, that person knows it very well. 548 00:38:51,360 --> 00:38:52,510 Mistress. 549 00:38:52,510 --> 00:38:55,980 - Shuangxi, what are you still standing there for?! Go and slap that woman's mouth! - Yes. 550 00:38:55,980 --> 00:38:59,670 Your Highness Noble Consort, Lady Bai just got conferred as Second Class Attendant and didn't know about the rules. 551 00:38:59,670 --> 00:39:01,990 If you punish her now 552 00:39:01,990 --> 00:39:06,080 and His Majesty learns about this, he might not be happy. 553 00:39:06,080 --> 00:39:09,710 He is a Second Class Attendant that His Majesty personally conferred, while I'm a Noble Consort that His Majesty also personally conferred! 554 00:39:09,710 --> 00:39:13,300 A difference between a cloud and a mud. Moreover, she dared to offend me. 555 00:39:13,300 --> 00:39:15,640 Shuangxi, why are you still standing there?! Hit her! 556 00:39:15,640 --> 00:39:17,260 Yes. 557 00:39:17,260 --> 00:39:20,720 - May Noble Consort calm down. - Noble Consort! You are also from a baoyi status! 558 00:39:20,720 --> 00:39:22,600 Because of serving His Majesty, you got the honor of raising your family's status. 559 00:39:22,600 --> 00:39:25,710 What's your difference with me?! 560 00:39:26,300 --> 00:39:27,820 You actually are this reckless?! 561 00:39:27,820 --> 00:39:30,480 - Shuangxi, hit her! - Yes! 562 00:39:30,480 --> 00:39:32,440 Stop hitting! 563 00:39:32,440 --> 00:39:34,470 Your Highness Noble Consort, just let it go. 564 00:39:34,470 --> 00:39:37,980 Her Highness Empress is here! 565 00:39:41,840 --> 00:39:44,500 Greetings, Your Highness Empress. 566 00:39:44,500 --> 00:39:46,650 I was about to visit Jiefang Palace Hall, 567 00:39:46,650 --> 00:39:51,160 hence, I passed by here and heard you all shouting loudly. So scandalous! 568 00:39:51,160 --> 00:39:55,170 This is the imperial garden of the palace and not your private punishment chamber. 569 00:39:55,170 --> 00:39:58,810 Your Highness Empress, please calm down. There's something that you don't know. 570 00:39:58,810 --> 00:40:01,220 Second Class Attendant Mei spoke so arrogantly. 571 00:40:01,220 --> 00:40:03,680 Not only did he mock me for being of baoyi status, 572 00:40:03,680 --> 00:40:06,960 she even said...that I'm old and fading. 573 00:40:06,960 --> 00:40:09,060 Your Highness Empress, please investigate it wisely. 574 00:40:09,060 --> 00:40:14,500 I indeed said that Her Highness Noble Consort is of baoyi origin. But it was exactly because of that, 575 00:40:14,500 --> 00:40:18,460 that's why, she attained her current favored status. I didn't say anything wrong. 576 00:40:18,460 --> 00:40:21,970 I never said the words 'old and faded'. 577 00:40:21,970 --> 00:40:24,840 I just lamented that time is passing fleetingly. 578 00:40:24,840 --> 00:40:29,450 If Your Highness Empress doesn't believe me, you can ask Consort Xian. 579 00:40:32,390 --> 00:40:34,620 You all get up first. 580 00:40:40,160 --> 00:40:42,970 Consort Xian, you say it. 581 00:40:45,940 --> 00:40:49,000 Second Class Attendant Mei indeed was disrespectful in her words, 582 00:40:49,000 --> 00:40:53,780 but she indeed didn't say the words 'aging and faded'. 583 00:40:55,880 --> 00:40:57,820 Although she didn't say those words, 584 00:40:57,820 --> 00:41:00,610 that clearly was her point. 585 00:41:01,190 --> 00:41:04,830 It's also possible to misunderstand other people's words. Second Class Attendant didn't know the proper etiquette. 586 00:41:04,830 --> 00:41:08,500 It's also right for Noble Consort to restrict other imperial concubines. 587 00:41:08,500 --> 00:41:12,840 Since you've already slapped her, just drop it then. 588 00:41:12,840 --> 00:41:14,380 Yes. 589 00:41:15,490 --> 00:41:18,970 Your Highness Empress, I indeed was tactless, 590 00:41:18,970 --> 00:41:22,520 but Noble Consort shouldn't be asking people to slap others just because she got angry. 591 00:41:22,520 --> 00:41:26,440 I haven't served His Majesty that long and already got my face damaged. 592 00:41:26,440 --> 00:41:32,150 If His Majesty asks about this, I can only honestly answer. 593 00:41:32,150 --> 00:41:35,490 Two people arguing means that both parties are at fault. 594 00:41:35,490 --> 00:41:40,590 Noble Consort indeed was too harsh in her punishment, but you offended someone more senior to you with your words and indeed should be punished. 595 00:41:40,590 --> 00:41:44,560 If you create trouble again, I also won't forgive you. 596 00:41:52,600 --> 00:41:55,960 Consort Xian, you didn't get involved in this matter. 597 00:41:55,960 --> 00:41:57,750 You be the one to accompany Second Class Attendant Mei back to her chambers. 598 00:41:57,750 --> 00:42:00,490 Try to advise her too. 599 00:42:02,190 --> 00:42:05,100 Yes. I will take my leave. 600 00:42:07,650 --> 00:42:11,060 Second Class Attendant, you're leaving without bowing. 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