Oh yes, I heard you're troubled by Imperial Brother sending 14th to Zunhua
to guard the Imperial Tombs.
Maybe for 14th brother, that's not a bad thing.
Do you really think so?
I even wish I could exchange places with him.
Imperial brother sending him to guard tombs at Zunhua
is because he doesn't want 14th Brother to wander everywhere.
He's being well provided, although it can't compare to living in the Capital,
but its not far off.
But he's still young and used to be a successful general in the Northwest.
He must be very unsatisfied to be a guard for tombs.
Imperial Brother really doesn't want you to know these things.
Especially regarding 8th and 10th.
He doesn't want to see you worried.
I heard from Imperial Brother
that you have to eat medicine everyday.
If you're troubled by these things,
then all of Imperial Brother's effects would be wasted.
Besides, they're all brothers.
Everything will still be fine.
The worst will just be a house arrest.
I understand.
And now because of 14th, Empress Dowager isn't talking to Imperial Brother.
And, she doesn't allow anyone to call her Empress Dowager.
Now, she's very sick.
But she still only misses 14th.
Imperial brother is facing a lot of resistance to the new regulations he's trying to introduce.
If 14th is here, you know his personality. He won't make Imperial Brother's job easy.
In front of all the officials, he would openly object Imperial Brother.
How can the Son of Heaven be respected then?
How would the officials accept him?
If 14th is used by someone with bad intentions,
the result can be even more disastrous.
Ruoxi, some things, if there's nothing you can do about them, just let go.
Your Majesty, officials are very unsatisfied.
I've met them one by one and gave them pressure.
The country's borders, thanks to Your Majesty, doesn't appear have any problems.
What about Prince Yan?
I've already sent spies.
Good.
Your Majesty, granting title to Empress Dowager
cannot be delayed any further.
The longer you don't grant Consort De as Empress Dowager,
the rumors will persist even more.
Imperial Mother has remained ill ever since Imperial Father passed away.
I've already told her many times,
but she just keeps delaying it.
Your Majesty, this issue has already caused rumors to spread.
According to the rumors,
Your Majesty didn't rightfully gain the throne, even Consort De won't accept you.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Concubine De's illness is very severe.
I'm afraid she might not make it through.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
You're excused.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Mother.
Look at me.
Look at me as an Emperor.
I will not let down Imperial Father.
and I'll give my best for the Qing Dynasty.
You are not my son.
You get out.
Get out!
Mother.
Even until now,
you still don't want me to entitle you as Empress Dowager?
I... I...
I don't have...
I don't have a mongrel of a son like you.
I don't want your titles.
I want you to leave.
I am unworthy to face our ancestors.
The thing I regret the most is...
Is...
Is to raise an impure son.
In my heart, I just have one son.
He is 14th Prince.
You are not my son.
Get out!
Disappear!
Get out. Get out!
You are not my son!
14th brother.
I won't allow you to touch my mother at the slightest!
All of you, scram!
The date to lay her down to rest has arrived.
If you are really filial to mother,
then you should go along with human kindness.
Let Imperial Mother sleep,
be buried in the Imperial Tombs.
You dare?!
You go away!
Nobody is allowed to touch my mother!
Get out! Out!
She's already left this world.
Nobody is to touch my mother! Especially you!
You, go away. Go away!
Mother...
14th Prince, 14th Prince.
Send for the Imperial Physician! Hurry and send for the Imperial Physician.
Yes, sir.
Hurry up and come in.
Yes.
The three of them, mother and sons...
Exactly who is right and who is wrong?
Why must the ending be where all three are hurt?
What exactly happened?
Why are you not even caring about your own health?
You're ill but not taking medicine.
Can Concubine De rest in peace?
Ruoxi.
When Imperial Father died, you were there.
Did Imperial Father really...
Give the throne to 4th Prince?
How come you also take the words of confused people as truth?
Of course I don't believe what other people say.
But Mother has told me,
Imperial Father told her himself.
The one Imperial Father preferred was me.
14th Prince.
I'm going to say something disrespectful.
The way Her Highness treated you and to the Emperor...
You should know.
In her heart, she always hoped it would be you.
She might have mistaken the late Emperor's words.
That is a probability.
But what the former Emperor had told your mother,
I really don't know.
I just know that...
The former Emperor has given the throne to the current Emperor.
All right.
I believe you.
I've finally put down a worry.
He'll be his Emperor and I'll be my own unconcerned person.
Since history cannot be changed,
this kind of lie may be the best for the Emperor and the 14th Prince.
Ancestors, Concubine De.
I hope that you can understand and forgive me, and forgive the Emperor.
Are there anything else you want to report?
Otherwise, the court is adjourned.
Your Majesty, regarding crowning Concubine De as an Empress Dowager,
should we title her as Posthumous Empress Dowager Renshou?
There's no need.
Just crown her as "Xiao Gong Xuanhui".
Wen Su Ding Yu Zan Tian Chengsheng Ren.
Yes.
You should go rest first.
I'll stay with you.
I heard you helped Cheng Huan prepare a birthday gift for Hong Li.
The little lass talks about everything.
She didn't say it.
Now, every time she sees me,
she runs the other way.
Can't believe the unstoppable and charismatic 13th stays away from a little girl.
You can even turn this sort of thing into a joke?
She will understand when she gets older.
So many of us are spoiling her.
That is because of your love for her.
So why is it Hong Li?
He'll understand it in the future.
What about his father?
You'll understand why in the future as well.
Not that again.
Always talk about crazy things.
All right, I take my leave first.
Why don't you stay and eat with us?
That's good too.
But, you're not preparing to stand up
and thank the Emperor for his kindness every time he place food in your plate, are you?
Ruoxi.
Imperial brother is the Emperor now.
It's what I have to do.
I understand what you're saying.
I'll also stop before going too far.
But after all it has been a course of ten years,
so many things have happened.
We are no longer the 4th and 13th brother from the past.
We are now ruler and government official.
Facing these changes,
I have to get used to it slowly.
But he does not wish that you see him as the Emperor.
I know.
But Ruoxi, since a person has risen to that position,
it doesn't matter if he wishes or not.
He would have to face the loneliness and respect being at the very top.
That everyone will bow to him.
Slowly, he will get accustomed to it.
In the future, unknowingly,
he will get used to the absolute power that his position gave him.
Absolute dignity.
No, he won't.
A lot of things are done in the spur of the moment.
Once he says something,
what he's spoken already cannot be changed.
Now, you'll have to learn how to accept things.
I will see him not only as my 4th brother,
but as the world's Emperor.
I am his subject.
I will hail to him as a brother.
but more so stay loyal to him as his subject.
Now, your relationship has already morphed to this degree.
If he knew of this...
He would be very heartbroken.
Imperial Brother understands everything.
You're the one who doesn't understand.
13th Prince.
Greetings, 13th Prince.
Rise.
I have some urgent matters and need to go out.
If there's anything, we'll talk later when I'm back.
13th Prince.
Did something happen?
Some things...
The more you know, the more troubles they'll bring you.
It's better if you don't know.
Today, Imperial Brother yelled at 8th Brother.
Ruoxi, don't think too much.
There are many things you and I cannot decide.
Why did he yell at 8th Prince?
Today, Imperial Brother was following the orders of our father to build a Taoist temple.
At the main gate,
he set up a changing room and work room, in which he was resting.
Because everything was new,
the fuel they used started smoking.
The Ministry of Works was responsible for this.
8th Brother is in charge of the Ministry of Works.
Imperial brother was just got angry at the time and reprimanded him.
Was it just a rebuke?
He also punished 8th brother
to kneel for a night outside the temple for doing a mediocre job.
Ruoxi.
What do you want to do? To plead mercy?
So what if I am?
I've already said what had to be said.
I have also done what needed to be plead as well.
Imperial Brother just said it lightly --
It's coming from him, therefore it's the law.
He cannot take back his word.
I want to give it a try.
Ruoxi.
I have some things to tell you.
Ruoxi.
Although Imperial Brother hasn't entitled you anything yet,
he's kept you beside him in Yangxin Palace as a maid...
But anybody can see that that you are his woman.
Back then, I was worried
whether you can treat Imperial Brother wholeheartedly.
But now, I see that your love for him is no less than the love he has for you.
That being the case,
you should completely let go of 8th brother.
If you're in my situation
and if the same thing happened,
can you become a stranger and stay unconcerned?
If you can't even do it yourself,
how can you request me to do it?
I know that it is very difficult.
But the situation has changed.
Before, he was your brother-in-law.
But now, he doesn't have any relations with you.
If you still constantly think about him,
once Imperial Brother finds out,
you will end up hurting 8th brother.
I still remember.
Back then, you even wanted me to tell him about that.
You said I thought 4th Prince was too petty.
If Zuoying could accept Minmin,
4th Prince can't accept me?
Did you forget that?
How many years ago was that? You still remember.
Ruoxi.
Now, we're no longer who we were in the past.
Back then, he was 4th Brother.
Now, he is the Emperor.
What should I do now?
If you really want good things for 8th Prince, just let it go.
Buddha.
How can you help me?
Reading about the advices make a lot of sense,
but these advices can't be used in actual situations.
The servants said you have already kneeled here for four hours.
You haven't had dinner yet either.
If this continues, your knees will not be able to handle it.
Get up now.
The people in Yangxin Palace who know about the situation
wouldn't dare talk about it in front of you.
I'm assuming 13th brother couldn't win against you, so he told you?
Stand up.
"Covet, angry, hate, and blame will need lead to sorry."
"In a flash of an eye, the splendid disappears."
"Many years will quickly go by."
Why can't you just forget about what happened in the past?
Every action has its consequences.
8th Prince's age now..
If he has to kneel on the concrete floor,
how can he endure it?
How long do you plan on kneeling for?
Are you accompanying him?
As the Emperor, I order you to get up.
Are you using your status as an Emperor to order me?
Yes.
Your servant follows your order.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Just what should I do?
What should I do from now on?
Ruoxi Gu'gu! Ruoxi Gu'gu!
Gu'gu.
I want to stay here by myself.
Don't disturb me.
I don't allow you to kneel, so you stand?!
Do you still want your legs?
I've already let him return.
Gu'gu.
Gu'gu, are you all right?
Jie'jie's returning to the Pei mansion.
The Emperor might be unhappy.
Things remain the same, but people do not.
So this was what that meant.
Jie'jie, don't be so sad.
It's all my fault.
Originally I wanted to decorate this place
the same as when you used to live here.
But it has made Jie'jie sad.
I will find someone to redecorate.
No need, I like it a lot.
Sit down and chat with me.
I really just want to live peacefully like this.
When I am old, I can bask in the sun while I'm the garden.
Gossip a little.
Live peacefully until the end.
To have lived in this palace for so many years.
The only thing we can wish for is peace and quiet.
But for me, you have given it up.
Jie'jie, don't say that.
This is Yutan's choice.
I heard Tibet's war has started again.
His Majesty has been busy all day.
He probably won't come here.
Everyone's saying...
General Nian has become very popular amongst the court officials.
Even 13th Prince has been given the cold shoulder.
I've also heard that Jie'jie's father and brother
has been sent to the far Southwest.
They're demoted to civilians to do minor court work.
All right.
The palace is full of rumors.
Don't bother with these things.
As long as we can stay in this little courtyard and live peacefully.
Why bother with news from the imperial court?
It's cold out.
Why are you sleeping here?
The sun was out just now.
The next half of one's life is so easy going.
I came to drink a good cup of tea.
It's so hard to come by.
For what are you sighing about?
You heard all those rumors?
I don't want to hear it.
But there are too many people talking,
so I hear about it anyways.
Can't even help it.
Are you and Nian Gengyao really not on good terms?
He's the one who's not getting along with me.
He's been following Imperial Brother for so many years.
The Emperor's favors on him was through years of hard work.
As for me, I didn't do anything for 10 years.
Once I was released, everything became within my reach.
It's natural for him to think it's unfair.
What's there to fight about?
Position and wealth.
13th Prince doesn't care.
It's you that don't care about your own business.
My father and brother is fine this way.
Father's getting old.
What's wrong with living in peaceful retirement?
Far away from imperial courts, with little to do.
Doing less means less mistakes.
Even if someone tried to provoke him, it would be hard.
General Nian enjoys prevailing in a debate.
So let him occupy himself.
Ruoxi, oh, Ruoxi.
I was not wrong about you.
You are so clear about everything.
Once the moon is full, it starts to wane.
Once you're at the top,
the only place to go is down.
Nian Gengyao is the current example.
I believe he still doesn't know this principle,
and doesn't comprehend that 13th Prince and the Emperor have been close since childhood.
Don't look at me like that.
Imperial Brother will get jealous if he sees.
I didn't realize 13th Prince is so keen and cautious.
He can actually predict the future.
I wonder when the fight between you two will end?
I'm not angry.
I just think this is fine.
Maybe it's better for me live peacefully alone.
The best option is if he kicks me out of the palace.
Ruoxi.
How can you be so stubborn?
I've constantly tried to persuade you,
yet you won't listen.
Are you here to mediate or do you want me to go beg for his forgiveness?
You're not wrong.
Imperial Brother wasn't wrong either.
You two both have your own viewpoints.
I just...
Ruoxi.
I know about your affections towards Imperial Brother.
I also know that you can't stop worrying about 8th brother and the others.
These few days...
Imperial Brother never mentioned you to me,
and no one dared to mention you in front of him.
But his brows are always furrowing.
Normally, no matter how busy the court gets,
once he goes to Yangxin Palace, he gets to relax.
But recently, his face shows no sign of satisfaction.
Everyone thinks it's because of the war in the Northwest.
But in reality, that's only half of the reason.
Back then Luwu and I were imprisoned based on culture
mixed with human lives and blood, with no way out.
Why can't the two of you get along?
There's too much misery in life.
Why do you bring misery upon yourself because of love?
Ruoxi.
Allow yourself to live more freely.
Some things, if you can let go, then let go.
Gu'gu.
Your servant greets Gu'gu.
Rise.
Thank you, Gu'gu.
Gu'gu, His Majesty told me to come over here to send you home.
I'm fine staying here.
Gu'gu.
Please sympathize with your servant
and come home with me.
Hurry and get up, I can't stand that.
Gu'gu.
If you don't come back with me,
then I shall keep kneeling here.
Jie'jie.
Get up.
I'll go with you.
Really?
Thank you for understanding us, the servants.
Thank you.
Gu'gu, after you.
Still angry?
It's been a couple of days, your anger should have been gone.
Why can't we be how 13th brother describes?
Try to get along well with each other?
Those unhappy things,
lets just not mention them anymore.
Let them pass, all right?