The Empress of China Episode 68
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Your Majesty, may I ask
Did Prince of Wu recommend someone
not suitable
Wrong,
They're very suitable.
(Chengqing Palace)
Be patient, Rui Gong-Gong.
Consort Dowager Wu
should be coming out soon.
Lufu, have you
heard the rumour
about Consort Dowager Wu and her child
I haven’t.
What rumour is that
about Consort Dowager Wu’s child?
Never mind,
It’s nothing.
I must think of a way
to stop the rumour
from reaching Wu sister.
Rui'an!
Greetings, Wu sister!
Sister
After spending a month in Chengqing Palace.
your complexion looks good.
Enough of your sweet talk.
Where's Gaoyang?
She's supposed to meet me.
Princess Gaoyang was with Fang Daren
hunting in Lishan mountain.
They're having such a good time, messenger said,
they won't be back for another 10 days.
In other words.
Gaoyang is gradually
letting go of Bianji.
Zheng Yang Meiren
Sister, they're rude and ignorant.
Don't stoop to their level.
Sister, don't talk to them alone
Let's go
back to the Bamboo Mansion.
Let's go!
(Lizheng Palace)
Notice the Empress
after Consort Dowager Wu left Chengqing Palace.
back in the Bamboo Mansion
Lianzhi from Xianling Palace is here.
She said after reading this secret letter,
you'd agree to see her.
Bring her in.
Don’t let anyone see her.
Yes,
You are my father's people
Slave work for you, Empress.
Empress's kindheartedness
put you in the harem.
in a disadvantaged position
Wang Daren is merely taking precautions.
How thoughtful of him!
Why are you here?
You can say anything in front of Xiuzhu.
Just speak out what is on your mind
Slave here to offer the Empress
a chance to put away
Consort Xiao for good.
I was afraid about
Consort Xiao would collaborate with Consort Dowager Wu
and conspire against the Empress.
so I used Sujie
to sow dissention between them.
But His Majesty is being partial towards Consort Dowager Wu.
Consort Xiao has
never suffered such indignity.
She was so angry that
she ordered the maid Lufu
to resort to poison.
Consort Xiao
wanted her to lose the baby.
Without the baby,
Consort Dowager Wu will have no excuse
to stay in the Palace.
The evidence and the witness
in the hands of slaves
If the Empress report this to His Majesty,
Consort Xiao will be doomed for good.
My Father has taught me
to mind my own business
and stay out of trouble.
That's how I have always conducted myself
I refuse to get caught up
in someone else’s fight.
Are you finished? You may go.
Goodbye, Empress
Pardon me for asking.
Are Empress worried
this is Consort Xiao's ploy to sow dissension?
The note is in my Father's handwriting.
Only
Consort Xiao is conceited because of His Majesty's grace,
but she's just a paper tiger.
Consort Dowager Wu is the one
I'm more worried about.
I always stay out of trouble.
But pushing things along
is something I won't turn down.
Empress mean
to wait till Consort Dowager Wu loses her baby
before you turn in Consort Xiao?
Never too late
(Bamboo Mansion)
My Lady, Consort Dowager Wu
Have some tea.
It’s been a tough journey.
Get some rest.
Rui'an!
Sister?
Since I came out of Chengqing Palace,
Along the way.
I met into 4 concubines
Each one of them
didn't have a good face.
They showed me such contempt and disgust.
During this time,
what happened in the Palace
Sister
Rui'an didn't know.
Don’t lie to me!
Tell me!
I can always find out
from someone else if you won't tell me.
Sister, while you were
in Chengqing Palace,
a rumour somehow
started to circulate inside the Palace, saying...
Saying what?
That the child you’re carrying...
is not by the late Emperor,
but by His Majesty.
What?
How can...
Sister, sister, sister
My Lady Consort Dowager
Sister
My Lady Consort Dowager
Come
That’s odd!
The baby is unsteady...
Zhou Physician!
Mei Niang!
to pay a visit the Princess
to pay a visit Prince of Wu
Please lie down!
What happened?
I heard
you fell ill as soon as you left Chengqing Palace.
It was nothing.
I just feel weak.
I'm sorry, you had to worry about me.
Actually exhausted
The prince and princess missed
Consort Dowager Wu has said it before.
Don't insist on civility.
You fainted! That's very serious!
Rui'an!
Zhou Physician!
Princess, Prince of Wu
may I have a word?
Please get some rest.
Servant will check
on your medication.
Lufu, let Rui’an do it.
My head is killing me.
Stay and help me comb my hair.
Yes
My Lady
Well, Imperial Physician?
Why did Consort Dowager Wu
pass out suddenly?
Reply to Prince and Princess
Consort Dowager Wu is
deficient in energy and circulation,
but I just
checked her pulse condition,
she showed signs of miscarriage.
It's very odd.
It appears
someone has given abortion medicine to her.
That’s impossible!
Mei Niang is well
looked after by specialist.
Any ordinary dim sum is
first tested before it is served.
To poison her
is close to impossible.
But countless sufferings and hardships
That's what I don't understand.
The poison may not be taken orally.
Clothing, rouge powder
or anything that comes into contact with the skin.
All has the possibility
Are you saying
someone close
to Consort Dowager Wu has poisoned her?
Gaoyang,
what did the imperial physician say?
Tell me! Hurry!
The imperial physician said
someone close to you
poisoned you
to hurt your baby.
How vicious!
Why do you look so scared?
It’s you!
It's not me... not me
Why did you do it?
It's not me.
Why do you want
to hurt my baby?
I didn't mean it...
I didn't want to hurt your baby.
It wasn't my fault, My Lady
Don't blame me!
I didn't mean it!
My Lady...
Tell me!
Who put you to this?
if you tell me.
I will spare your life
I didn't want to hurt you!
Speak up
Lufu!
She's dead!
There's poison in her teeth!
Death is instantaneous after she bit on it.
How can like this
Another life is taken!
Find out
where she used to work.
and who has she waited on.
I'm sure we'll find something.
But if you ask me,
who else would want your child dead?
Must be either
the Empress or Consort Xiao!
The one behind this happen
Mei Niang, what do you plan to do?
I want to leave these trouble as possible,
stay far away is better
I want to see His Majesty!
(Xianling Palace)
Since Lufu came to the Palace,
she has only worked in Xianling Palace.
Did you do this?
No, Your Majesty!
No doubt Lufu worked for me,
a period of time
but only for 6 months.
Besides, she worked in the kitchen,
I cannot recognise her face, what she looks like
has forgotten
Why would I ask her
to do something like this
in Royale Harem
The transfer palace maids have the record
If I wanted to hurt anyone,
why pick someone
who can be traced back to me and set myself
on fire
Your Majesty, about this matter
there’s a mastermind behind this ploy
to frame me.
As for adding musk to eyebrow paint
to cause a miscarriage
is something I have never even heard of
His Majesty, I'm willing
to confront Lufu
to prove my innocence.
Lufu has already committed suicide.
How do you confront with her
I had an ongoing feud with Consort Dowager Wu,
there's nothing I can say in my defense.
I only wish his Majesty would understand,
if his Majesty really think
I'm behind the scenes of the murderer
I'm willing to go to the Cold Palace
and be tortured until I die.
If your Majesty
still won't believe me,
I'm only
prepared to kill myself to clear my name.
As long as his Majesty
won't take this out on Sujie.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty is leaving
Your Majesty,
you wouldn't believe me
My Lady. His Majesty is gone!
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Please get up!
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You useless moron!
How could you be so careless?
I’m sorry, I’m sorry...
(Lizheng Palace)
Empress, according to Lianzhi,
His Majesty went to Xianling Palace
has angrily rebuked Consort Xiao
But for such a heinous crime,
His Majesty chose to forgive her!
This phoenix hairpin from His Majesty
is truly exquisite.
Empress, shall we
submit a memorial to your Majesty
to vent the grief
you have taken from Consort Xiao all these years.
If His Majesty wishes to put this to rest.
why should I bring it up again
Consort Xiao poses no threat anymore.
Would rather stays behind
Just keep this cornered rabbit around
and see what she's capable of.
Your Majesty!
Mei Niang to pay a visit Your Majesty!
Please Rise
Thank you, Your Majesty!
You have decided to leave?
Your Majesty, this Palace is
no longer safe.
Someone wants to kill my child
and I have no idea who it is.
Mei Niang,
I can strengthen security.
Please don’t go
Your Majesty!
I promised you
as long as you return to the Palace,
you'd be well taken care of
and could give birth safely.
I have let you down
and failed to keep
my promise.
If your mind is made up,
Gaoyang's birthday is coming up.
At the appointed time
We'll have a party in the side tower.
I’ll arrange the manpower
at the end of the party,
to take you away safely.
Thank you. Your Majesty!
Bianji
Bianji, Bianji
Bianji
Bianji, Bianji
Wait, Bianji...l‘m right here!
Wait for me, Bianji...
Bianji, Bianji
Bianji
A few months ago
when I was thinking about
celebrating my birthday with His Majesty alone,
just two of us
I felt rather miserable.
But now, this is great!
Third elder brother and Mei Niang.
This reunited is such an enjoyable occasion.
Here, with this wine
a toast to you all
Come on, a toast to respect everybody
Consort Dowager Wu,
for my respect, a toast to you,
Thank you for Consort Xiao kindness!
But Mei Niang cannot drink in my condition,
I’ll drink tea.
I beg your pardon.
No wine?
We all drank
the same wine!
What's wrong
Are you afraid you'll be poisoned?
Consort Xiao sister must be
joking, my dear
Consort Dowager Wu is with child,
she should not drink wine.
With child?
So was I
Speaking of which,
I have the experience.
Consort Dowager Wu
If you have any questions,
you're welcome to ask me.
After a few drinks,
I get muddle-headed
Tell me, Sujie
and Consort Dowager Wu's child,
how are they related?
Give me another drink!
Your Majesty,
I'm in a very good mood.
I’m very happy
That's why I had a few drinks too many.
Come on, Your Majesty
Your Majesty,
have a drink with me!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, Consort Xiao is drunk.
Have someone
escort her back to her chamber.
Maids!
Take her back to her chamber!
I’m not drunk!
You're drunk, My Lady!
Let me help you to go back
Be careful, My Lady!
Your Majesty, let’s have another drink.
Come on, drink again
Wang De!
Yes, Your Majesty!
Prepare tea.
Yes, your Majesty
Serve tea!
Consort Dowager Wu is carrying the late Emperor's child.
This is great fortune for Tang.
Today, I change generation of wine with tea.
I’d like to toast Consort Dowager Wu
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Since we first met in Yeting,
all the affection and reluctance to part
will be dealt away with this cup of tea.
Goodbye, Wu sister!
We're having so much fun today.
Is inferior for while
Let's go for a walk in the Imperial Garden
Also for the unborn baby
and pray for your child.
Mei Niang!
Mei Niang, are you alright?
Gaoyang!
How are you?
Quickly send for the imperial physician!
Send for the imperial physician!
Ok, ok
Call the imperial physician! Hurry!
Hang in there, Mei Niang!
Mei Niang!
Imperial physician
(Bamboo Mansion)
Mei Niang!
Sister!
Where's my baby?
Mei Niang! Mei Niang!
Mei Niang!
Baby...
Where's my baby, where's my baby
Where are you hiding my baby?
My Lady, my Lady
Where’s the baby?
Help me find the baby!
Mei Niang!
Baby
My baby
Must be His Majesty!
His Majesty
took my baby!
Sister... Mei Niang!
Mei Niang! Mei Niang!
Calm down, Mei Niang!
Mei Niang! Listen to me!
Your baby is gone!
Calm down, Mei Niang! No...
Calm down!
Calm down, Mei Niang!
Calm down
Mei Niang! Mei Niang!
Calm down
Mei Niang! Mei Niang!
Mei Niang, listen to me!
After what has happened,
torturing yourself like this is completely futile.
I don’t believe
Also is absolutely useless
I don’t believe, I don’t believe
My baby
Go ahead and cry! You’ll feel better!
Mei Niang!
Baby... I want my baby!
Mei Niang!
Sister
I want my baby!
Sister, Mei Niang!
Sister
Sister, Sister
(Xianling Palace)
The imperial physicians
are divided into two factions.
Most of them think the cause is that
A while ago, every day Lufu
used red musk
to draw Wu Mei Niang's eyebrows
But
those led by Physician Zhou
He think Lufu used the red musk
in that period of time was too short
for enough musk
to accumulate in her body.
And since Lufu's plan failed,
Wu Mei Niang had taken antidotes for days
to neutralize the toxin of musk
It couldn't have caused her miscarriage.
But Physician Zhou also thinks
everyone responds differently,
so it was an accident
is also impossible
Accident?
Do you think
accident happen all the time
I know very well about Lufu's green moth.
This Palace is clear
In just a few months,
it couldn't have had any effects
However, every time I think of someone here
who made her lose her child without a trace
despite fail the security measures,
God does not go unnoticed
wipes out her child
This really let me
terrifies deeply.
I'm curious to know
who did that.
My Lady,
could it be the Empress?
Wang Yuyan? That's impossible.
Every time we confront
each other,
she's in a disadvantageous position.
Why would she be so meticulous and cruel
when she deals with Wu Mei Niang?
Suddenly becomes
such meticulously ruthlessly burnt
You're absolutely right, My Lady
However,
the empress has Wang Daren
and Zhangsun Daren to back her up.
It's not entirely impossible
that they arranged all this.
Also possible
I heard during His late Majesty’s reign,
Zhangsun Wuji
had wanted to get rid of Wu Mei Niang
because of a prophecy.
Anyhow,
since Wu Mei Niang has lost His late Majesty's child,
she's not qualified
to stay in the Palace.
At last my Lady
Doesn't let that woman bother you anymore.
What did you say?
I said
after Wu Mei Niang lost His late Majesty's child,
she would be leaving soon
My Lady, didn't you say that before?
I was wrong.
Because she lost her child,
she might
never leave the Palace.
Not good for this Palace
I have to go to Lizheng Palace tomorrow
To see the Empress?
All of these
Perhaps everything is fated?
Dai Qing, what have you found?
Notice, your Majesty
No need for formalities. What have you found?
Reply to your Majesty,
I've had someone examine the day before, yesterday
Uses on the long-lived bamboo mat
All the food and beverage served at the banquet,
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as well as Consort Dowager Wu’s
carriage,
clothing,
cosmetics,
and everything touched by Consort Dowager Wu
during her stay in Zhongnan Mountains,
All things
I have assigned someone to look up
but nothing has been found so far.
The tea Mei Niang drank at the end
Empress Wang
was specially ordered
So we are
but it's been checked repeatedly.
In that cup of tea
contained white dahlia root and liquorice.
Their anti-abortifacient nature
is beneficial for pregnant women.
THANK YOU
The tea couldn't have caused a miscarriage.
Based on what you said,
Really is that palace maid Lufu
by using green moth to draw Mei Niang's eyebrows
caused to Mei Niang's miscarriage
I don't think that's possible.
I've discussed with other physicians.
Physician Zhou speculated that
the toxic effect was most likely created by
a combination of two substances,
but in that case,
the range of suspects is even wider.
a combination of two substances,