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♫ Guarding an old dream in the empty hall ♫♫ When opening my mouth,the words don't have their meaning ♫
♫ The leaves have already fallen down ♫♫ The Love has already burnt to it's full ♫♫ It is beyond me ♫
♫ What I miss is the gracefulness in the night ♫♫ Obviously I dare not touch anymore ♫
♫ Why does recalling makes my heart ache? ♫
♫ No trace was left of that time ♫♫ Leaving into a dream and coming across again ♫
♫ despite the tearsdeparting the sprouting trees of the spring ♫
♫ The courtyard is profound,but not as profound as the pain ♫<♫ Each memory of sorrow or joy turns into a devil ♫
♫ Half of my life spending clinging onto us ♫
♫ It is our fate to abruptly meet and depart ♫♫ loving and hating like a dream,like a fire, harsh like the wind ♫
♫ Deep in the darkness,our mutual embrace ♫♫ will be endless, so I fear. ♫
♫ On bustling summer and spring,then on autumn and winter ♫♫ We are all teased by passion and hatred ♫
♫ In our memories the "us" of those yearsis endless ♫
Chronicle of Life
Episode Twenty-one
Are...you?
Dare I ask the Elder eunuch. Is something amiss?
This lady looks... like someone.
Like who?
It's nothing. It's nothing.
It's already a thing in the past.
De Gong Gong.
Small one.
Why are you coming here instead of serving His Majesty?
Do not worry. I have gotten rid of that Chang Qing.
How is your injury? Here, sit down.
My injury is almost fully healed.
I shall be back in service within a couple of days.
That is good to hear. I made these cakes in my leisure time. Have some.
It's more delicious than the ones in Imperial Kitchen.
You're so accomplished. No wonder His Majesty favors you.
If you persist, I won't let you eat them.
No (you're right), I won't say it anymore.
I've been serving only His Majesty ever since I was small.
I have seen the consorts vying and competing (for His attention).
After I received this flogging by the Dowager Empress,
those who used to vie for my favor
have all turned away.
They are all hoping I would be fired.
It's only you that still comes to see about me.
Virtuous Lady, thank you.
You're embarrassing me.
Now you need to get well sooner.
There are so many things to do at His Imperial Palace, I can't tend to everything.
You may think this way, but His Majesty may not be of the same mind.
Even with so much food, you still can't block your mouth!
Greetings to the Empress Dowager.
- You may stand. - Thank you, Empress Dowager.
Empress Dowager,
I personally made this ginseng tea for you.
I know you are devoted. You deliver this every day.
Place it here.
You are looking far more pale lately.
You're not dressed as vibrantly either.
It seems His Majesty still hasn't visited Zhong Cui Palace.
Sit.
Thank you, Empress Dowager.
His Majesty has become entranced with an imperial palace maid.
He spends all day at Chien Qing Palace.
He has no time to call on or summon me.
A mere palace maid can't compete with a proper consort.
If she can keep His Majesty's attention, you ought to learn her skills.
To understand how to do so would put you on the upper path.
Your teaching is righteous.
Empress Dowager, the eunuch in charge of offerings from the Household Bureau has delivered a gift to you.
What could he bring me?
He has newly received a portrait of a beauty and delivered it as an offering to you.
Unroll it for me to see.
Yes, Ma'am.
She is Indeed a beauty.
Empress Dowager, please don't be angered.
Burn this painting immediately.
Take that dog slave Yin De out and flog him 30 times then dismiss him from the palace.
Yes, Ma'am. I shall carry out your command.
Why would Empress Dowager hate this painting so much?
It's because the beauty depicted there
looks too much like the late Empress Duan Jin.
Do you mean, the Empress Dowager hated Empress Duan Jin?
Empress Duan Jin was the most cherished consort of the late emperor, Emperor Shunzhi,.
Because of her, the Empress Dowager was not cherished by Emperor Shunzhi.
Now decide whether the Empress Dowager hates her or not?
I see.
But I think this
person in the painting resembles someone else much more.
Who?
It's nothing. Perhaps I remembered incorrectly.
Greetings Your Majesty.
Your Majesty? Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
What are you thinking about?
Xiao De Zi.
What kind of thing lets you
forget all problems... what makes you happy?
Your Majesty, that would be if you allowed me to go play with everyone,
and when I get tired, go back and sleep deeply.
That would make your servant happy to death.
- Can we do that?- Yes, yes of course.
I thank Your Majesty's Imperial grace.
Spring is when everything is born anew.
We should be happy and be active outside.
Stagnation is not good for your health.
I think we should have our Chien Qing Palace bustling with energy.
Your Majesty is right. What does His Majesty have in mind?
Let's just forget about being master and servant.
Let's play to our heart's content. I'll be the judge. What are your thoughts?
- Your servant is thankful to His Majesty.- Your servant is thankful to His Majesty.
Your Majesty is hitting so well.
Keep it going, Your Majesty.
Good hitting, Your Majesty.
This way. Eye it accurately first before you swing.
Try again. Look.
Aim accurately.
Try it on your own now.
Good.
Fu Guei Er, comfortable?
Your servant greets the Empress Dowager.
- You may rise. - Thank you, Empress Dowager.
Empress Dowager, I heard Chien Qing Palace is bustling today.
What has happened?
I don't know the details.
But His Majesty hasn't been to Ci Ren Palace to greet the Empress Dowager.
Perhaps the Empress Dowager thinks His Majesty is only busy with state affairs.
However, I've heard other eunuchs say
His Majesty has been prancing about with His servants at Chien Qing Palace.
What?
His Majesty has always been so filial.
I'll wager a guess he didn't intentionally mean to ignore the Empress Dowager,
but His Majesty's activity
must be linked to that imperial maid Wei Lin Lang.
How does a mere palace maid wield such might?
I am quite curious now.
Then perhaps you should go take a look?
His Majesty is having such fun.
I don't need to ruin his enjoyment.
Then perhaps, I can summon that Wei Lin Lang to come here,
so you may take a look.
Why would I see her? She is of no interest to me.
Hurry and pull. Harder.
Harder.
Pull harder.
- Harder.- Still harder.
Ready? Press full on.
I can't guess it.
This one's not bad.
Comes from the eastern sea and exists to the western mountain.
Writes square but draws round.
Lin Lang, you guess this one.
This one's easy. It's the word 'sun' (日).
- Your Majesty, is that right? - It is.
- I don't believe it. I'll get one more to guess.- Alright.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
This one.
Four-sided hat on the head, a bow on the chest.
When asked where he's headed, replies into the mountain to hunt a worm.
I know, it's got to be Wu (武) as in Wu Song.
You're wrong, this is the word Qiang (强).
Am I wrong, Your Majesty?
You wooden brain.
A bow (弓) on the chest, of course it's Qiang (强).
Your Majesty, these are too short
and too easy.
Your Majesty, how about you give us a long one.
Long one, Your Majesty. Give Lin Lang a hard one to stump her.
- A hard one?- Yes, Yes.
Alright.
Here.
[My... Heart...]
[Not... Stone...]
[Cannot...]
[Turn...]
That long. Must be really hard.
Lin Lang, you guess.
Your Majesty, this poem uses the initial word of each line as a clue.
The clues are...
What is it? Say it.
If you can't say it, you must concede and admit you lost.
My heart is not a stone it cannot be turned.
Good. You said it well.
- She got it? - She's so good.
She got it right again?
My . . . Heart . . . Not . . . Stone . . . Cannot . . . Turn. . . .(My feelings for you will not change. )
Empress Dowager, forgive me for failing to watch Fu Gu'er.
He scratched the fan His Majesty gifted you.
I deserve death.
Dog slave. Can you not even watch a dog well?
Ruined His Majesty's thoughtfulness for me.
I think you are bored with your life.
Empress Dowager, please dissipate your anger. I have a way to salvage it.
Speak.
Imperial maid, Wei Lin Lang is famous for being crafty with her hands.
Even His Majesty praises her. She could probably fix the fan for Empress Dowager perfectly.
Like a new one.
Alright then send the fan to her.
But if she can't mend it well, I will punish you severely.
Yes, Ma'am.
His Majesty says whoever wins today gets a heavy prize.
- Gratitude to Your Majesty.- Gratitude to Your Majesty.
No need for that.
But Your Majesty, today the word guessing and tug of war were won by Lin Lang's team.
Ball hitting and foot-juggling were won by mine.
We are tied. What should we do about this?
Then, we should have a poetry match.
If you can't recite it, you lose.
Poetry match?
But this is really hard for those of us who don't usually read.
Little De. You start then.
Me?
Fine. Moonlight hits the Changmen courtyard. Next line.
Changmen courtyard...
This is a poem by Li Bai.
That's very impressive coming from you.
Someone help me start.
I really can't remember.
I can't answer it. May Your Majesty continue it.
Moonlight hits the Changmen Courtyard.
A flurry of worries in the deep palace.
I thought you said you don't read books. Where did you hear this?
Your Majesty, I can't remember which mistress recited it.
It's my turn now. You gave me such a difficult one.
I'm going to give you a hard one too.
Go ahead. I'm listening.
A poem by Sir Rong Ruo.
Try putting on a thin veil--
so we might fly together to our content.
Lin Lang, where did you come from?
- Your Majesty, that doesn't count.- Why doesn't it count? It counts.
Enough.
We'll stop here for today. I'm tired.
You may all be dismissed.
Your Majesty, I...
Other people's poems you can't remember.
His poem, you remember so clearly.
Why should I care if he's unhappy.
What's wrong with me?
Leaning on the sill listening to bird chirps.Climbing the cliff to gather fragrances.
Splendor of the Spring in half midst.All things in the midst of bliss.
Smoke of the jade furnace meets its exhaust.Still of the night blooms with flower scents.
Daybreak looms over palace steps.Spring light floats over the bed.
Browsing books by the shortening wick beneath the stars.
The night accompanied without meaning, but with a thousand thoughts.
My poems... can't be as good as that of the most gifted scholar of Great Qing.
Among gifted scholars, Sir Nalan's poems aren't the best.
Among Emperors, Your Majesty's poems are among the best.
Your foot-licking is not too bad either.
That mirror was gifted to me by Westerners...
is also not too bad, right?
The Empress Dowager heard you were not bad at embroidery, so she's ordering you to mend this fan.
Remember, after you mend it,
deliver it to Ci Ren Palace personally.
Later I'll take you there to take a look.
Cui Jun, did you forget what Lin Lang said to you?
She told you he's up to no good. Come on, let's turn back.
De Gong Gong.
Why do you have this fan?
This fan was scratched and the Empress Dowager ordered me to mend it, so I'm about to deliver it to her.
Go ahead then.
You really did mend it well. Looks like you are indeed talented.
Gratitude to the Empress Dowager for Her words of grace.
Raise your head... so I might see you better.
Whore! You're still alive?!
You little fox!
You really came back.
You beguiled His Imperial Majesty and you still won't stop even after death?
You came back to seduce His Imperial Majesty once more?
You act like some pitiful little thing.
You can trick His Majesty, but you can't deceive me!
Your imperial health is most dire. Pray, do not startle it.
Whore. I won't let you be!
Come! Scratch her face!
I'll see how she can seduce His Majesty then!
May your anger lessen, Empress Dowager.
Chang Qing! What are you waiting for? Begin!
Yes, Ma'am.
Where's Lin Lang?
Responding to Your Majesty, she went to Ci Ren Palace to deliver a fan.
Ci Ren Palace?
Stay your hand!
Good fortune to Your Majesty.
Greetings to Imperial Mother.
What did Wei Lin Lang do wrong for you to punish her?
Replying to Your Majesty, Wei Lin Lang offended the Empress Dowager.
I want to know how she offended Imperial Mother.
You're so protective of her.
Do you not believe me?
I can't even punish a little palace maid?
I failed to control my servants properly.
I apologize for causing your anger.
Let me take this maid back and punish her properly.
Alright.
The Emperor speaks no false word.
I will hear how you plan to punish her.
I will command her to carry the temple bells for three days in front of Chien Qing Palace.
Empress Dowager, His Majesty already said he will punish her.
Your phoenix body is more important. Please don't be upset anymore.
Fine, I'll forget it.
I'll go along with Your Majesty's decision then.
Didn't you hear what His Majesty said? Hurry and depart!
Gratitude, Empress Dowager. Gratitude for your grace, Your Majesty.
Thanking you, Imperial Mother.
Peace on land. Peace on land. Peace on land.
Peace on land. Peace on land.
Peace on land.
Peace on land
♫ Sighing our cold and warmth ♫
♫ Yesterday passes but it repeats ♫
Peace on land.
♫ Flowers bloom then fall in cycles ♫
Peace on land. Peace on land.
♫ Chilling my heart ♫
♫ Pear blooms abundant on the ground but no one cares ♫
♫ If only life is just a first meeting ♫
♫ unwitting of the changes to come ♫
♫ Spring flower and autumn moon are perfect beauty ♫
♫ But never everlasting. Like today ♫
Court Lady! Stop carrying them. His Majesty says to rest.
This is medicine from His Majesty.
My gratitude to His Majesty.
Peace on land. Peace on land.
Peace on land.
♫ Yearning that are unspeakable by words ♫
♫ One passing but deeply engraved ♫
Peace...
Lin Lang! Lin Lang!
Don't carry them anymore.
I said not to carry them anymore!
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty. Please put me down.
Today, I'm going to be an unfilial son for your sake.
Did His Majesty punish that wench?
Replying to the Empress Dowager, he did indeed punish her.
However, His Majesty continued to stand in the upper palace walkway watching.
His Majesty surely does care about that fox.
Even though I am the emperor,
I can't do as I wish either.
I understand.
I am a man
who can't protect the woman I love.
I feel so despondent.
Don't worry about me, Your Majesty.
I am fine.
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Empress Dowager.
What are these?
These are tokens of His Majesty's devotion to you.
His Majesty is surely devoted to you.
His Majesty also sends a message to you.
Speak.
His Majesty hopes that since Wei Lin Lang's punishment is completed,
may the Empress Dowager now rest without worry.
And further wishes you to look after yourself well.
His Majesty dares to mock me for that whore's sake.
May Your Imperial Highness dissipate your anger.
His Majesty has always been devoted to the country, to you and to the Grand Empress Dowager.
This is the first time he's offended you.It's all on account of that servant.
That servant must hold a place in His Majesty's heart.
You and His Majesty have a deep fondness.
There is no need to ruin your harmony over an unrelated person.
Your Majesty, your servant is fine.
Don't move.
You always look after me.
Today, let me take care of you.
You won't go against my order, right?
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, this is red ginseng tonic from Choson.(Choson - Joseon/Korea)
The Imperial Physician says it will benefit Lady Lin Lang.
Alright. You may leave.
Here.
Your Majesty, let your servant serve herself.
Hurry and drink. Here.
I don't think that's proper.
If you won't drink this
I will have to feed you with my mouth.
Here.
Empress Dowager.
I just received news, but I'm not sure if I should speak of it.
Speak.
His Majesty carried Wei Lin Lang to his sleeping quarters.
According to the Chien Qing Palace servants, His Majesty personally fed medicine to her.
And Wei Lin Lang stayed at the palace quite some time before leaving.
That little fox seducing her master!
Empress Dowager, anger will harm your body. Please be mindful of your Imperial health.
His Majesty doesn't care at all about His other wives, consorts or concubines
and allows himself to be entranced by that little fox.
Empress Dowager, it appears to me His Majesty is very enamoured of that palace maid.
Your and His Majesty's relationship is of the utmost important.
Maybe you should agree with His Majesty's wish.
Yes, Empress Dowager. That Wei Lin Lang is from a humble background.
But many people say she looks a lot like Empress Duan Jin.
Not just in appearance, but also in temperament.
Also in the fact that she lays claim to His Majesty's affection. So similar.
Imprudent!
I spoke too much. I know my offense.
I know my offense. I spoke too much.
- I know my offen--- Enough!
Don't ever mention that whore again in my presence.
Yes, ma'am.
But I most definitely won't allow His Majesty to repeat the late emperor's behavior.
I won't let that whore have her way.
You knew full well the Empress Dowager was upset, why then would you mention Empress Duan Jin?
I just made a mistake in the moment.
You don't have some grudge against that Wei Lin Lang, or do you?
Are you trying to use the Empress Dowager as a tool?
Mo Mo, you are overthinking it. I don't have that kind of courage.
Also, Empress Dowager is no fool.
We servants should know our place and speak much less.
Mo Mo's teaching is righteous.
That one. Be sure to tie it well.
This one should be tighter.
Your Majesty.
- Good fortune to Your Majesty.- Good fortune to Your Majesty.
All rise.
Your Majesty, the swing you asked for will be done tomorrow.
Alright.
Not bad at all.
Lin Lang.
Come.
Your servant greets Your Majesty.
Never mind that. Let me see your hand.
All better?
Yes, all better.
Your complexion is brighter as well.
Your servant thankful for His Majesty's care.
No need to thank me.
Everything I do is just following my heart.
Also, tomorrow, at the hour of Shen (3-5 pm),
come to the side garden. I have a surprise for you.
Your Majesty, you don't need to go through so much trouble for me.
You are not allowed to be absent.
It's agreed then.
See you tomorrow.
Go slowly, Your Majesty.
Wipe that clean there.
So slow.
Go and move that over there.
Lin Lang, you're finally here.
Gu Gu, is something the matter?
Princess Duan Ming is about to arrive. We are all busy preparing for her welcoming.
You hurry and go fetch help to bring the clothes and bedding the princess may need to Shi Nuan Pavilion.
Yes, ma'am, I understand.
Go on. Oh, wait.
The Princess Duan Ming is not easy to serve.
You best be careful.
Thank you for your teaching. I will remember it.
Princess Duan Ming?
Imperial Grandma, just humor me.
I haven't seen Brother Emperor for so many years.
I finally came. Let me play him a bit.
Your brother emperor is not like before anymore.
He's busy with state affairs.
He hasn't the time to mess around with you.
I'm not like before either.
Look at how well-behaved I am now.
Comfortable?
Enough now.
Every time you come you either tease your brother emperor or you tease me.
Go and play with your brother emperor then.
Thank you, Imperial Grandma.
Remember, don't disrupt his work.
I give my promise on that.
If you get teased by him, you're not allowed to come tease me.
As long as you don't take sides,
I won't be so sure who gets teased by who.
Your granddaughter takes her leave.
That little girl is just like I used to be.
If Princess Duan Ming could be your granddaughter-in-law
you wouldn't be bored here anymore.
What's this Princess Duan Ming all about?
She's the Grand Empress Dowager's grandniece.
Her status is very high and noble.
She has grown up with His Majesty since they were little.
Really? We ought to be careful then.
Surely.
Greetings to Your Imperial Princess.
Are you the ones that look after Brother Emperor?
Yes, Your Highness.
You! Take me to see Brother Emperor.
Yes, Your Highness.
Where is Brother Emperor going?
Around this time every day he goes to the imperial study to read reports.
Shh, quiet.
Duan Ming, I know it's you.
Why are you back?
How come you can always guess it's me. It's no fun.
Your Highness, who else dares to treat His Majesty like so?
Your emperoring must be so lackluster then.
Why do you still speak in that way?
Brother Emperor, look at me. Am I taller and prettier?
Taller. Much taller.
Brother Emperor, I want you to take me around roaming around everywhere.
Court Lady. Busy?
De Gong Gong.
This is the goat milk the Princess likes. She wants you to make milk tea with it and bring it to them.
I understand.
- Get back to your work then.- Go slowly.
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I heard you are governing wisely and are so busy every day.
Then do you remember what you agreed with me?
What did I agree to?
Tea for Your Majesty and Your Imperial Princess.
Brother Emperor, you're too important so you forget easily.
When I left the palace a few years ago, you agreed you'd miss me daily.
Did you miss me or not?
Did you miss me or not, huh?
I missed you.
Every day? Yup.
I missed you too, Brother Emperor.
Here, try the goatmilk tea from the plains.
And this milk cake.
It really tastes exactly like our childhood.
Of course. I brought the freshest milk from the plains.
His Majesty likes milk tea. Remember to make it daily for him.
Yes, your servant understands.
Brother Emperor, I haven't been to the palace in so long.
I wonder if it has changed. Take me out for a stroll.
Now?
- Come. - Alright. Wait!
Come on, walk faster, Brother Emperor.
Brother Emperor, the palace is so big.
You don't even know how many concubines you have, right?
Why do you care about that?
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♫ Winter and Spring have passed away. Summer ends with Autumn wind ♫
♫ Pear blossoms fall by rain. Clear water and blue wave. She hums the song in whisper with languish ♫
♫ Fragrant snow goes into dream, flute draws out Spring like a hundred turns and a thousand folds ♫
♫ Fate of past life into this life ♫
♫ A thousand drinks watching the candle burn ♫♫ a familiar flute song to the ear ♫
♫ Awaken by the shake of bamboo shadow upon the window, could it be a letter you asked the wind to deliver? ♫
♫ The ink under the pen filled with love and regret ♫
♫ Words are like you, breaking my heart ♫
♫ I miss you. My heart shattered by time ♫
♫ Galloping a thousand miles still unable to meet you ♫
♫ It is too late. I can only resent loving too late ♫
♫ I wish to go back to the first meeting. To look at you. Admire you in secret. ♫
♫ To love you ♫
♫ I miss you. My heart shattered by time ♫
♫ Galloping a thousand miles still unable to meet you ♫
♫ It is too late. I can only resent loving too late♫
♫ I wish to go back to the first meeting. To look at you. Admire you in secret. ♫
♫ To love you ♫