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Military order as urgent as falling sparks
Thoughts were also never stationed
Chaos hasn't been pacified, how can home be thought of?
This leave, the outcome isn't decided
Lonely army always spurring the horse on under Qilian Mountains
Once the horse is mounted, the cost may be their life
Let my arms become your city wall
If I fall, we can also promise to meet in Heaven
Just let the upwind ambition air-dry its last teardrop
Dive directly into the front line of life and death
Let my arms become your city wall
If I fall, then we'll meet in Heaven
Because I know you are also looking at the moon
Waiting for me to go back and become
the city wall that protects you
Episode 13
Jian Zhang Palace
I will bring you to the front hall of Mei Li Palace one day.
That place is taller than this place.
I will take you to see Jian An city.
But the front hall of the Mei Li Palace is a place where court officials greet you.
I can't go there.
If I say we can go then we can go.
Qin Xiang, Qin Xiang.
You have to be able to determine what is real and what is fake.
Are you gradually advancing towards this battle,
or are you stepping into traps without knowing?
Is revenge really that important?
Hurry and turn back around.
Who is there?
Wu Ji greets the emperor and the concubine.
I thought it looked like a good day to look at the stars.
So without planning, coincidentally, I've interrupted Your Majesty and Concubine's mood to watch the stars.
But I've realized that your Majesty hasn't brought any guards.
So I guess your Majesty also snuck in here.
Wei Wu Ji, you're good!
I didn't even ask you, yet you've started asking me.
Okay... You guys can get up.
Thank you your Majesty
Since you two came to admire the stars and look at the scenery,
then you should raise your head confidently.
Look at what you want to look at.
I heard that you came from the Desert.
You should have some degree of pride.
Yes.
Your Majesty, we've looked at the scenery.
It's already very late.
I'm a bit tired.
I'll leave this place to you two.
Thank you, Your Majesty
Today, I will let you off
In a few days, explain it clearly to me.
I'll follow your orders.
In a few days, we need to go to Tai Ye Pond to admire flowers.
I want Xin Yue to come with me.
I want her to accompany me for small talk.
Xin Yue, do you hear that?
I'll follow the Concubine's orders.
Alright, don't pretend anymore.
Once you see the Emperor, you become this kind of person.You're more obedient than when a rabbit sees a tiger.
Then what do you think I should do when I see the Emperor?
Can I just talk to him without any reservation?
You don't need to. You're good like this.The Palace is full of those gentle and virtuous
girls who lower their heads and accept everything willingly.The Emperor got tired of it a long time ago.
Like Madam Xiang, the kind that doesn't lose their gentleness
but emits an uninhibited wild nature.
It can hold on to the Emperor's heart even tighter.
What you just saw, what do you feel about it?
It's the first time I've seen the Emperor sitting there quietly with another woman without doing anything.
It's also my first time seeing the Emperor whispering sweet words to a Concubine in the Harem.
At the beginning, it was a bit shocking.
But it's actually nothing much.
Continue.
The Emperor is also a man and also needs someone who looks at him as an equal.
I'm not saying Empress Wan isn't good enough but her personality is too gentle and accommodating.
Back then, under Empress Dowager Bi's pressure, the Emperor's
royal throne was in danger.
Also, the last Empress's personality was unruly and headstrong.
No one understood the Emperor's bitterness.
At that time, he needed someone like Empress Wan who was gentle and thoughtful and can also look up to him.
But it's not the same now.
What the current Emperor needs even more is someone who can laugh with him,
someone who will give him some opposition.
You actually defend the Emperor like this,
no wonder the Emperor treats you differently from others.
Don't say nonsense. Which ancient Emperor was passionate only about one lover?
Aunt is also very clear about this point so it's nothing much.
Today, there's Madam Xiang.
Tomorrow, if it doesn't work well, there's people like Madam Wang, Madam Zhao, or Madam Chen.
Today, are we talking about the Emperor or looking at stars?
Look at stars.
Today's weather isn't bad. There are actually stars. Come.
He's right.
Today, if it's not Qin Xiang, someone else will be doted on.
But if Qin Xiang gives birth to a royal son,
she must support her child to take over the royal throne.
The battle between her and the Wan family is inevitable.
How is she?
Congratulations.
Is she with a child?
Replying to your Majesty. She is with a child.
You Majesty
I still haven't greeted your majesty.
From now on you don't have to deal with these formalities.
From now own your priority should be to take care of the child.
Understand?
I understand.
What do you want as a reward?
You have already given me the best gift.
There is nothing that is better than this child.
It will be hard on you.
Have you though about what we should name our son?
The child hasn't even been born yet. You're thinking too far ahead.
I know that it will be a son.
Why?
I just know it will be a son.
Seems like you think boys are more important than girls than I do.
Don't forget you are also someone elses daughter.
I was thinking, if it was a son
he can help you with your work and burdens.
Everything you do, you first think of me.
Actually I have a motive behind these thoughts
If this son can help with your workload
then you will have more time to stay with me.
I promise you
From now on I will visit you everyday.
Really?
I'm afraid it will take away your time from the country's affairs.
You are thinking too much
For you being a little tired
tired for you.
Thank you for your love.
I will
have a smart, intelligent son for you.
Brother Qin, I brought some snacks. Try some.
Yesterday, I entered the Palace and saw younger sister.She selected a few accessories.
She asked me to bring it for you.
Madam Xiang's things are too valuable. I fear...
She's Madam Xiang and also my younger sister.
Since it's younger sister's kind feelings, you should just accept it.
Brother Qin, then I'll go back first.
Food basket.
Do you see it?
Do you see how they're so in love with each other?
How about we make things go more smoothly,
pair them up earlier?
Ding Ling's contract,
I already gave it back to her.
Ding Ling is a good lady who knows to repay her benefactors.
If you don't tell her then she won't leave.
You should be clear about this
I also want to allow these lovers to be together.
But it is just not the time.
This is not the time?
We already have so many talented ladies here
If we don't have Ding Ling it won't affect our business
I'm not talking about the business.
I also hope that it blossoms and produces fruit.
But I can only wait.
Wait until it's ready
and when the time is right.
What are you talking about. I'm talking about Ding Ling
I was also talking about her
You were talking about Yuan Yang Teng
I was talking about Ding Ling.
Yuan Yang Teng
I am the house master.
I was talking about Ding Ling.
Come, everyone have a seat.
My beloved Concubine walked with me for such a long trip.
Are you tired?
I am not tired.
Your Majesty, we only walked a little bit
and you have already asked Madam Qiang twice.
Oh right and a few days ago I heard the physicians
say that your health is weak
you should take care of your health.
Since your body isn't well, then there's no need to greet me daily.
Thank you Empress.
The Royal Family looks heavily upon pregnant women in the Palace.
Even though there are a lot of rules,
but you will slowly get used to the rules.
At first, I really wasn't that used to it.
Especially how I have to listen to scriptures at night.
Every time, I get sleepy while listening to it.
But I got used to it.
If I don't hear it, I have a hard time sleeping
Back then, before the Empress slept, she also had to listen to scriptures.
Right. At first, it was so hard that no words can express it.
But right now, seeing Di Er so docile and generous,
that's how I understood that the scriptures I listened to back then,
it seems like it was really useful.
Di Er has been a quiet child since birth so he is docile.
But I hope beloved Concubine will have a energetic son.
I will then leave him to Wu Ji to take care of
In the future, he must help me expand my territory.
I only care about safely giving birth to the royal child.
I haven't thought much about other things.
When Your Majesty had Di Er, you were already on the throne.
Now, you still have only a few heirs.
Empress and Madam Xiang have to work hard
to give Di Er more siblings.
Wu Ji
(Official/Commoner girl) greets Your Majesty, Empress, Concubine Qin, and Royal Princess.
Excuse the greetings, get up.
Thank you your Majesty
Wu Ji, I was just talking about you.
I heard that beloved Concubine invited Xin Yue to admire flowers.
How did you follow along?
If Your Majesty wants to find out about their relationship,
then why not just ask me?
Might as well tell me.
It's pretty interesting once it's brought up.
Your Majesty, I haven't seen Xin Yue in a long time.
Can you let Xin Yue accompany me to take a walk along the lake?
Alright. You guys can go.
Thank you your Majesty
Did you see the girls in the Harem?
Each of them is a beauty.
Who knows, in order to make the Emperor take an extra glance at them,
how much effort they have put in?
As long as Concubine is the most beautiful flower, then that's all that matters.
Other people are just wasting their efforts.
The position I'm in today
makes me unable to not be careful of everything.
It's better to be on guard before something happens.
Concubine, are you still worried about the relationship between me and Wei Wu Ji?
That night, it was an accident for you to encounter us.
There's nothing between us.
You have no feelings towards him,
but he definitely has feelings towards you.
Wei Wu Ji's temper, do you still not know it?
Concubine, at least I'm still his savior.
He still has to treat me courteously.
Then again, how he wants to treat people,
I can't control it.
Concubine, are you pregnant?
Congratulations, Concubine.
Right now, congratulations are still early.
I heard that you employed a master (qualified worker) for Second Brother.
You also found someone to accompany him in his learning.
Although you don't have Ding Ling's body contract,
but she treats you with a lot of gratitude.
She won't leave Luo Yu Fang without your word.
As for my Big Brother, he will wait for her.
There's also Royal Princess, and there's also...
almost every person is your chess piece.
Xin Yue, what do you want?
Actually what I want is very simple.
I just want to be together with Jiu Ye.
If Jiu Ye is willing to leave Jian An, I can leave everything at any time.
But it seems like he can't.
Then I can only choose to stay, use all my efforts, become a tree.
I can help him block some obstacles.
I heard that you and Aunt Hong opened up an elegant house.
It only services female members of elite families.
In commoners' eyes, you're only managing Luo Yu Fang.
But, I know your intentions.
Women, right? Unable to hold their tongue.
As long as you put in the effort,
then the intentions of the Palace's officials,
they're held in your hands.
In the end, you still saw through it.
You're Xin Yue, after all.
Towards you, I have to be careful.
You also secretly bought a lot of singing theaters.
When a man is infatuated, they can say anything.
You should tell me,
what do you want?
I give you my guarantee,
no matter what I do,
our goals won't clash.
I always believed this.
But when Wei Wu Ji appeared,
I am not certain anymore.
You planned everything but left out Wei Wu Ji?
No matter whether it's his status or rank,
or his effect on the Emperor,
he is your most effective chess piece.
I really can't give you a proper explanation that you'll believe.
Maybe, this chess piece is too valuable to me.
I'm not willing to use it lightly.
Do you still remember before you entered the Palace,
I went to your Big Brother and asked questions?
You taught me that maiden confession song.
That song, I learned it for Shi House's house master.
The only person in my heart is him.
Xin Yue, can you make a promise?
Sorry, I won't swear to you.
I was opposed to you getting revenge from the beginning.
I won't intentionally harm you,
but what if you want to harm me?
I don't want you to swear on that.
I want you to guarantee that you won't leak my secret.
You won't threaten me in the future because of this.
If one day, we become enemies,
this is your biggest weapon.
Isn't it?
I can't believe that you'll force me like this.
I shouldn't have believed you so easily back then.
I'll use my life to swear,
I won't leak your secret.
No. Inside your heart this is not the most important.
I want you to use your lover's life to swear on it.
Qin Xiang. Concubine Qin.
It's actually this fast for the Palace to change someone.
I don't think I recognize you anymore.
Alright, I'll listen to you.
I swear upon Jiu Ye's life,
- I will definitely not leak your--- No.
With the life of the person you love.
What is the difference?
I swear upon the life of the person I love,
I will never leak your secret.
Good.
Right now, the Heavens heard it.
Let's go, let's take a walk.
Xin Yue, don't blame me.
You don't know how every step
is walked with hardships.
The Harem has Empress Wan in power.
There's also General Wan Qian as her support.
Right now, there's also a Wei Wu Ji. Even though I'm doted on,
but the Emperor's affections can be held until when?
Official Li Ji greets Concubine.
General Li, you're too courteous.
Greetings, General Li.
So it's House Master Xin.
A while back, I visited Luo Yu Fang.
But you weren't there at that time.
Right. It turns out that you two knew each other.
I don't dare to say I've known her before.
That day, I was looking for a treasure in Luo Yu Fang.
It was unfortunate that I was lied to.
House Master Xin's tactics for covering up things,
it really makes people admire.
That day, the house master was weighing the stakes.
She didn't intentionally lie to you.
How about this? Today, on my behalf,
the past is the past.
Let bygones be bygones.
Thank you, Concubine.
I'll listen to your orders.
But, I still want to hear
House Master Xin's explanation.
Xin Yue,
Mister Li's misunderstanding towards you, deal with it properly.
You can't leave it alone.
Concubine.
Xiao Yue is also here.
Li Ji, what are you looking at?
Don't tell me you're admiring flowers.
The Emperor arrives.
Why are you all standing here?
- Greetings, Your Majesty, Royal Princess.- Get up.-Thank you, Your Majesty.
What are you guys talking about?
What is it? I'm also very curious.
Just now, Xin Yue told us a very interesting story.
This story, I heard it from General Li.
How about let General Li tell it to Emperor and Royal Princess?
I'll show my embarrassment.
There's a bookworm. His neighbor's home went up in flames.
His neighbor's wife begged him to find her husband who was playing chess with someone.
After the bookworm found him, he quietly stood to one side.
He was watching the two people playing chess.
After half a day and the chess game was over,
the neighbor finally found the bookworm.
While greeting, he asked, "Brother, why are you looking for me?"
"There's something urgent that I need to tell you."
"Your home is in flames."
The neighbor is shocked and angry.
"How come you didn't say it earlier?!"
"As the saying goes, 'Observe the chess game and don't speak, that's a real man.'"
This story is interesting.
This... is there really someone like that?
Replying to Royal Princess,
this world definitely has people who doesn't care for others' welfare for their personal desires.
I didn't tell it really well.
When Miss Xin tells the story, then it really has the spirit and form.
Your Majesty, I'm a bit tired.
I want to return back to the Palace to rest.
Alright, return.
How come I haven't seen you the past two days to see your uncle?
I've been busy training troops. After a few days when I'm free, I will definitely visit you two.
I don't blame you. You have to prioritize national affairs.
Your sleeve.
If this is seen by the Emperor,
not only you, even Madam Xiang's life will be in danger.
The weather changed so quickly.
It's raining.
Yes. Just like your mood right now.
Going home? I'll take you.
No need. I need to go to other places
Where are you going?
Don't throw your temper at me.
I am going to General Li's mansion
Going to General Li's mansion?
I'm not familiar with Li Ji.
Other than the time you took me to see him,
also the incident he recently caused at Luo Yu fang,
we haven't met that much.
It's like this when you two rarely meet?
There's a reason behind it.
Towards me, Li Ji is a small melon seed.
When my eyesight is bad, I can't find him even if I wanted to.
Then how about me?
You? You're a bit bigger than him.
You're like a big foolish melon. Are you happy?
Then what about Mo Xun?
Didn't you say you would send me to General Li's mansion?
Yes yes. I will take you anywhere you need to go.
As long as it's not Shi House.
I am the one who wants to go see General Li. Why are you following me?
Didn't you tell me to send you here?
If you want to go in by yourself, that's fine.
Then let the servants send your message in to the General
and see how long you will have to wait.
Making me as your own horseman?
Good skills.
Looking at the anger in his eyes, he really hates me.
Is he trying to give me a warning or is he trying to kill me?
In the future, let's see
if you dare to come and find Li Ji.
Why won't I dare? I have you here.
Just now, I have greatly offended you.
You suddenly stood in front of my arrow,
I was also scared into a body of cold sweat.
We used to train together in the army.
We practiced archery together.
Our relationship has always been alright.
In the future, I don't want to become your enemy because of some misunderstanding.
Today, I'm officially warning you,
if you dare to treat her like this again,
my archery skills won't be worse than yours.
My emotions were a bit uncontrollable.
I believe that House Master Xin would forgive me.
I came here to tell you a few things.
Let's sit in the left hall.
If there's a misunderstanding, it's better to just say it face-to-face.
I'll wait for you outside.
General Li,
Madam Xiang did come from my business.
What I have done was all to protect her.
I think this point, after today,
you should know already.
I know you like her.
But does she know how you feel?
She doesn't know.
She is already married to the emperor.
In her eyes, I am no different from any other guys
I don't want her to know
My feelings,
they're just thoughts in my heart.
It is like I thought.
Qin Xiang pretended like she knew nothing and pushed everything towards me.
I promise you
I won't tell Madam Xiang
Of course.
You have kept the secret for so long. Of course you wouldn't tell her.
I clearly met her before the Emperor did
but because of you I lost her.
And this step, it messed up my entire life.
This is all because of your doing.
House Master Xin, tell me!
Why did you lie to me?
Say, do you think I should hit you?
Things are already like this. Everything can't be turned back.
But I beg you not to hurt her.
You should know that the chinese character Xiang on your sleeve,
it can create a huge mess.
This character Xiang, it's unique.
When people normally see it, they definitely won't forget it easily.
I don't know if the Emperor has seen it before, but regardless of whether or not he's seen it,
you shouldn't put her in such dangers.
I won't hurt her
This time it was my fault.
I have already gotten rid of all the shirts with this character.
From now on the letter Xiang
will be carved inside my heart.
Thank you. I will take my leave
How did you offend Li Ji?
Some misunderstandings.
I guess now we have resolved our misunderstandings.
The palace is really a weird place.
People change quickly once they enter.
Without knowing, it has made people scared.
The palace,
it's the center of power in the world.
If entered, even if you don't want to fight for anything,
you have to scheme daily so that you don't die unknowingly.
Since childhood, I'm used to seeing these things.
The people in the Palace, they smile,
it may not be real happiness. If they cry, it may not be emotional pain.
As long as you don't fight for anything, and distance yourself from them,
you can treat it as a show.
It seems like the Emperor really treats Madam Xiang differently.
Congratulations, Royal Sister.
You are able to find such a special woman in the commoners' world.
If Madam Xiang is lucky enough to give birth to a Royal Son,
affections towards her will definitely increase.
This Emperor, he's also a man.
He will have the greed for something new.
Back then when you had Di Er, wasn't the Emperor like this as well?
Right now the court officials have many guesses towards the Crown Prince's position.
I only fear if Madam Xiang really gives birth to a Royal Son,
the Emperor will like it too much,
he will name the Qin son as the Crown Prince.
That year when you gave birth to Di Er, it broke the rumors about the Emperor having an unmentionable illness.
Everyone in the Palace can see His Majesty's love towards Di Er.
Di Er is His Majesty's eldest son when he was throned.
How can it be compared to Madam Xiang's child?
Empress shouldn't worry so much.
That year when I recommended Qin Xiang,
I only wanted to have someone take care of you in the Harem.
Based on status or rank, she
is just a common girl.
She has two brothers.
One is a Palace musician and the other is ignorant and incompetent.
They have to rely on Qin Xiang, their younger sister.
In the end,
I already married into the Wan family.
If someone wants to change Wan family's status,
I won't just stand by and let it happen.
Including Qin Xiang.
How come there's still no diagnosis?
Replying to Your Majesty, Concubine has the deficiency syndrome.
- Ever since she entered the Palace, she has been consuming medicine to improve but this--
Alright, I know that beloved Concubine's body is weak.
I am asking why she is suffering today.
Replying to Your Majesty, Concubine has a bad mouth odor.
Once she eats, she vomits. Her tongue is white. This is an evil illness.
Alright, alright, alright. I am asking you how to cure it.
This...
- Your Majesty.- Beloved Concubine.
Don't make things hard for them anymore.
This is only a normal response for a ordinary pregnant woman.
For Your Majesty, for this child,
I can endure it.
When Empress was giving birth,
I haven't seen this. I can't believe
that beloved Concubine is suffering like this.
Since I was young, my body wasn't well.
But please don't worry, Your Majesty.
For Your Majesty, I will definitely
give birth to a healthy child.
I know.
This is my...
my wish.
Beloved Concubine.
Eunuch.
Transferring the Emperor's words: Call Xin Yue to immediately enter the Palace.
There cannot be any delay.
Miss Xin Yue, please hurry and enter the Palace with me.
Eunuch, what happened?
Concubine Qin has been sick for many days.
Tonight, she fainted and hasn't woken up since.
The Imperial Physicians are helpless.
The Emperor thought of the relationship between you and Concubine,
so he wants you to go and take a look.
Report, Emperor. Miss Xin Yue is here.
- Commoner--- Excuse the courtesy.
Beloved Concubine has been in a coma for 3 days already.
Come and talk to her and see if you can wake her.
Yes.
Concubine, Concubine, I am Xin Yue.
Concubine.
This is...
Your Majesty, can you let me tell Concubine some encouraging words from the heart?
Say, say!
Retreat, retreat!
Yes.
Concubine.
Qin Xiang. You really want to continue to be in a coma?
Are you really tired?
You can't get back up?
This isn't like you. You are strong.
If you continue to be in a coma, you can't take it.
The child in your womb also can't take it.
Are you able to let go of your unborn child?
You can't be so selfish.
The child in your womb is innocent.
Could it be that you'll give up like this?
Think of Brother Qin.
Think of the people around you who love you.
Qin Xiang, can you hear what I'm saying?
For them, don't let anything happen to yourself.
You can't let anything happen to your child either.
Your Majesty, Concubine is awake.
Beloved Concubine, beloved Concubine!
You're awake. You're finally awake.
Your Majesty.
Why are you here?
You've been in a coma for three days and three nights.
I will definitely be here with you.
I will be here with you and our child.
I can't lose you.
Your Majesty.
I...
fear that I'll never see you again.
I am here.
I will always be by your side.
Are you really sick or you let yourself get sick?
Yue Er, Mister Li is inside. He waited for you the entire night.
Go and take a look.
You came back!
She.. did she wake?
She woke.
Then how is she right now? She--
The Imperial Physician said it already. As long as she'sproperly taken care of, her body will recover in two months.
Thanks.
If this illness was a coincidence,
then it can only be said that the Heavens are helping her.
One illness made the Emperor full of guilt,
it also made Li Ji's heart break for her.
Li Ji is General Li's only son.
He is important in the army.
If Qin Xiang really gives birth to a Royal Son, with Li Ji's support,
maybe she can really take the Crown Prince's position.
But if this isn't a coincidence,
this woman is too scheming.
How do you dare be so close to Li Ji?
What is it? The Palace is too busy that you don't have time to rest?
I'm very tired. Let me sleep first.
After I wake up, I'll bicker with you.
You trust me that much?
Don't disturb me.
I don't even trust myself.
What if I...
What if I can't hold it back,
maybe...
maybe I really want you.
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Xin Yue, you actually woke me up.
You made me want to live on for my son.
Then you should help me. Help me control Wei Wu Ji.
Help my son take control of the world.
Help me with my revenge to let the spirit in Heaven,
my father who was wronged, to rest.
I woke you up because I don't want to see you die.
Qin Xiang, I won't help you with your revenge.
I already swore upon the life of my loved one.
I won't tell others of your secret.
Your loved one?
Then what happens if you don't care about the life of your lover?
When you want me to die no matter what?
I won't.
A human's heart is hard to predict. It's very hard to know what will happen in the future.
Li Ji.
Help me kill Xin Yue's lover.
Don't! Don't hurt Jiu Ye!
Wei Wu Ji! Wei Wu Ji!
What is it? Did you have a nightmare?
He left a long time ago.
I'm not looking for him.
You're still saying you're not looking for him?
Just now, weren't you calling his name?
Why isn't it Jiu Ye?
Have you been too tired? Saying nonsense.
Breakfast is prepared. Go out and eat.
It must be him talking nonsense last night,
making me randomly think of him.
♫ There are many things that don't need to be proven ♫
♫ Like how do I prove that I love you? ♫
♫ If the chance is lost, then I will lose it forever ♫
♫ Is it necessary to confront feelings more honestly ♫
♫ Thought time would be able to melt your heart ♫
♫ Stubbornly believing that one day you will be sober ♫
♫ Yet how is it that only one person goes forward when trying to become closer ♫
♫ Maybe by letting go, it can be held tighter ♫
♫ I think that I can really, can really give up the stubbornness in loving you ♫
♫ I can understand your decision ♫
♫ I can accept my fate ♫
♫ I think I really love you ♫
♫ Even if it's more painful, I'll sincerely wish you the best ♫
♫ Loving a person requires courage ♫
♫ Heard of a kind of courage called ♫
♫ giving up ♫
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