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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 fell 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 tears departing 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 years is endless ♫
Chronicle of Life
Episode 21
You are?
Dare I ask Eunuch. Is there something wrong?
This lady looks like someone.
Like who?
Nothing. Nothing.
It's already a thing of the past.
Eunuch De.
Little girl.
Why are you coming here instead of serving His Majesty?
Don't worry. I got rid of that Chang Qing.
How is your injury? Here, sit down.
My injury is almost fully healed.
I can get back on duty in a couple of days.
That's great. I made these cakes in my spare time. Have some.
It's more delicious than the ones in Imperial Kitchen.
You're so crafty. No wonder His Majesty likes you.
If you keep that up, I won't let you eat them.
No, I won't say it anymore.
I have been following His Majesty ever since I was little.
I have seen the consorts vying and competing.
After I've gotten this flogging by Dowager Empress,
those who used to try to be good terms with me
are all gone.
They are all hoping I would be fired.
It's only you that would still come and see me.
Miss Moral, thank you.
You're embarrassing me.
Now you need to get well sooner.
So many things to do at Imperial Palace, I can't tend to everything.
You may think this way but His Majesty may not be thinking the same thing.
So much food still can't block your mouth?
Greetings to Empress Dowager.
You may get up. Thank you, Empress Dowager.
Empress Dowager.
I personally made this ginseng for you.
I know you are devoted. You deliver this everyday.
Leave it here.
You are looking more pale lately.
You're not dressed as vibrant.
Seems His Majesty still hasn't visited Zhong Cui Palace.
Sit.
Thank you, Empress Dowager.
His Majesty's entranced by an imperial palace maid.
He spends all day at Chien Qing Palace.
He's got no time to call for 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 winning stance.
Your teaching is rightful.
Empress Dowager, the charge eunuch from Offering Bureau has delivered a gift for you.
What could he bring me?
He's newly received a beauty portrait and delivered it as an offering to you.
Open it for me to see.
Yes, Ma'am.
Indeed a beauty.
Empress Dowager, please don't be angered.
Go burn this drawing.
Take the dog slave Yin De out and flog him 30 times then kick him out of the palace.
Yes, Ma'am. I'll carry out the order.
Why would Empress Dowager hate this drawing so much?
It's because the beauty in here
looks too much like the late Empress Duan Jin.
You mean, Empress Dowager hates Empress Duan Jin?
Empress Duan Jin was the most cherished consort of the late emperor, Emperor Shun Zhi,.
Because of her, Empress Dowager was not cherished by Emperor Shun Zhi.
Do you think Empress Dowager hates her or not?
I see.
But I think this
person in the drawing resembles someone so much.
Who?
It's nothing. Maybe I remembered incorrectly.
Greetings Your Majesty.
Your Majesty. Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
What are you thinking about?
Xiao De Zi.
What kind of thing can let you
forget all problems and make you happy?
Your Majesty, allow me to go play with everyone,
and when I get tired, I'll go back and conk out.
This way your servant will be happy to death.
Can we do that? Yes, of course.
I thank Your Majesty's royal grace.
Spring is when everything sprouts.
We should be happy and be active outside.
Stagnation is no good for the health.
I think we should have our Chien Qing Palace bustling.
Your Majesty's right. What does His Majesty have in mind?
Let's just forget about master and servant.
Let's play to our content. I'll be judge. What do you think?
Your servant thanks Your Majesty.
Your Majesty is hitting so well.
Keep going. Your Majesty.
Good hitting, Your Majesty.
This way. Eyeball it accurately first before you swing.
Another try. Look.
Aim accurately.
You try on your own now.
Good.
Fu Gu'er, comfortable?
Your servant greets Empress Dowager.
You may get up. Thank you, Empress Dowager.
Empress Dowager, I heard Chien Qing Palace is bustling today.
What happened?
I don't know the details.
But His Majesty hasn't been to Ci Ren Palace to greet Empress Dowager.
Empress Dowager only deems His Majesty's busy with state affairs.
However I heard other eunuchs say
His Majesty's been hanging out with the servants at Chien Qing Palace.
What?
His Majesty's always been filial.
My guess is that he didn't mean to ignore Empress Dowager,
but His Majesty's activity
must be linked to that imperial maid Wei Lin Lang.
A mere palace maid has such mighty yield?
I am quite curious now.
Then perhaps you will go take a look?
His Majesty's having fun.
I don't need to ruin his fun.
Then I can call that Wei Lin Lang to come.
Have you take a look.
Why would I see her? I am not interested.
Hurry and pull. Hard.
Hard.
Pull hard.
Hard.
Ready? Full on.
I can't guess it.
This one's not bad.
Comes from eastern sea exists to western mountain.
Writes square and 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.. One more to guess. Alright.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
This one.
Four-sided hat on head, a bow on the chest.
Asked where he's headed, into the mountain to hunt 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 wood brain.
A bow (弓) on the chest, of course it's Qiang (强).
Your Majesty, these are too short.
Too easy.
Your Majesty, how about you give 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 . . .
Can't . . .
Turn . . .
So long. Must be really hard.
Lin Lang, you guess.
Your Majesty, this is initial word as poem clue.
The clues are . . .
What is it? Say it.
If you can't say it, you concede you lost.
My heart's not a stone it can't be turned.
Good. You said it well.
She got it? She's so good.
She got it right again?
My . . . Heart . . . Not . . . Stone . . . Can't . . . Turn. . . . (My feelings for you will not change )
Empress Dowager, forgive me for failing to watch Fu Gu'er.
She scratched the fan His Majesty gifted you.
I deserve death.
Dog slave. You can't even watch a dog well?
Ruined His Majesty's thoughtfulness for me.
I think you are bored with life.
Empress Dowager, please dissipate your anger. I have a way to salvage it.
Speak.
Imperial palace maid Wei Lin Lang is famous for crafty with her hands.
Even His Majesty praises her. She could probably fix the fan for Empress Dowager perfectly.
Like new.
Then send the fan to her.
If she can't patch it well, I will punish you heavily.
Yes, Ma'am.
His Majesty says whoever wins today gets heavy prize.
Thanks to Your Majesty.
No need.
But Your Majesty, today the word guess and rope pull were won by Lin Lang's team.
Hitting and foot-juggling, my team won.
We are tied. How should we do about this?
Then, we should have poetry match.
If you can't match, you lose.
Poetry match?
But this is really hard for us who don't usually read.
Little De. You start then.
Me?
Okay. Moonlight hits Chang Men Plaza. Next line.
Chang Men Plaza.
This is Li Bai's poem.
That's impressive from you.
Someone get me a start.
I really can't remember.
I can't answer it. May Your Majesty continue it.
Moonlight hits Chang Men Plaza.
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 said it.
It's my turn now. You gave me such a hard one.
I'm going to give you a hard one too.
Go ahead. I'm listening.
Sir Rong Ruo's poem.
How about putting on thin veil . . .
flying together to our content.
Lin Lang, where did you come from?
Your Majesty, this doesn't count. Why doesn't it count? It counts.
Enough.
We'll stop here 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 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 midst of bliss.
Smoke of the jade furnace meets its exhaust. Still of the night blooms of flower scents.
Daybreak looms over palace steps. Spring light floats over bed.
Browsing books by the shortening of the wick under the star.
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 the gifted scholars, Sir Na Lan's poems aren't the best.
Among the emperors, Your Majesty's poems are among the best.
Your brown-nosing is not too bad.
That mirror gifted to me by Westerners . . .
not too bad, right?
Empress Dowager hears you're not bad at sewing, so she's ordered you to mend this fan.
Remember, after you mend it,
deliver to Ci Ren Palace personally.
Later I'll take you there to take a look.
Yun Cui, did you forget what Lin Lang said to you?
She told you he's up to no good. Come on, let's go.
Eunuch De.
Why do you have this fan?
This fan was scratched and Empress Dowager told 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 crafty.
Thanks to Empress Dowager for the compliment.
Raise your head so I can take a look.
Whore! You're still alive?!
You little fox!
You really came back.
You beguile His Majesty and you still won't stop after death?
You came back to seduce His Majesty again?
You act like some poor little thing.
You can trick His Majesty, but you can't deceive me!
Your royal health is more dire. May you not startle it.
Whore. I won't let you off!
Come! Scratch her face!
I'll see how she can seduce His Majesty then!
May your anger dissipate, Empress Dowager.
Chang Qing! What are you waiting for? Start!
Yes, Ma'am.
Where's Lin Lang?
Responding to Your Majesty, she went to Ci Ren Palace to deliver a fan.
Ci Ren Palace?
Stop!
Fortune to Your Majesty.
Greetings to Royal Mother.
What did Wei Lin Lang do wrong for you to punish her?
Replying to Your Majesty, Wei Lin Lang offended Empress Dowager.
I want to know how she offeded Royal Mother.
You're so protective of her.
You don't 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.
Emperor speaks no false word.
I will hear how you plan to punish her.
I will sentence her to carry the bell for three days in front of Chien QingPalace.
Empress Dowager, His Majesty already said he will punish her.
Your phoenix body is more important. Please don't be upset anymore.
Forget it.
I'll go along with Your Majesty then.
Didn't you hear what His Majesty said? Hurry and go!
Thank you, Empress Dowager. Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty.
Thank you, Royal 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 ♫
Maid girl! Stop carry them. His Majesty says to rest.
This is medicine from His Majesty.
Thanks 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. Put me down.
Today, I'm going to be an unfilial son for your sake.
Did His Majesty punish that girl?
Replying to Empress Dowager, he did punish her.
However His Majesty continued to stand atop the plaza watching.
His Majesty sure 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 token of His Majesty's devotion to you.
His Majesty is sure devoted to you.
His Majesty also sends a message to you.
Speak.
His Majesty says Wei Lin Lang's done being punished.
May Empress Dowager rest without worry.
Look after yourself well.
His Majesty dares to mock me for that whore's sake.
May Your 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, on the 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 Korea.
Royal Physician says it will benefit Miss Lin Lang.
Alright. Go on out.
Here.
Your Majesty, your servant can 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 got this news, but I'm not sure if I should speak of it.
Speak.
His Majesty carried Wei Lin Lang to his sleep quarter.
According to the Chien Qing Palace folks, 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 royal health.
His Majesty doesn't care about all the consorts and wives.
And gets himself entranced by that little fox.
Empress Dowager, it seems to me His Majesty is very fond of that palace maid.
You and His Majesty's relationship is utmost important.
May you go along with His Majesty's wish.
Yes, Empress Dowager. That Wei Lin Lang is from humble background.
But many people say she looks a lot like Empress Duan Jing.
Not just in appearance but also in temperament.
Also in the fact that she earns His Majesty's fondness. So alike.
Imprudent!
I speak too much. I know my offense.
I know my offense. I speak too much.
I know my offense. Enough.
Don't ever mention that whore again before me.
Yes, ma'am.
I most definitely won't allow His Majesty to repeat after the late emperor.
I won't let that whore get her way.
You knew very well Empress Dowager was upset, why did you mention Empress Duan Jing?
I just made a mistake momentarily.
You don't have some grudge against that Wei Lin Lang?
Trying to use Empress Dowager as a tool?
Auntie is overthinking it. I don't have that kind of guts.
Also, Empress Dowager is no fool.
Us servants should know our place and speak less.
Auntie's teaching is right.
That one. Tie well.
This one should be tighter.
Your Majesty.
Fortune to Your Majesty.
You all get up.
Your Majesty, the swing you asked for will be done tomorrow.
Alright.
Not bad.
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 thanks Your 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 disallowed from not going.
It's agreed then.
See you tomorrow.
Go slowly, Your Majesty.
Wipe that clean there.
So slow.
Go and move this there.
Lin Lang, you're finally here.
Ma'am, is something the matter?
Princess Duan Ming is about to come. We are all busy preparing for the welcoming.
You hurry and go fetch help and bring clothes and bedding the princess may need to Shi Nuan Pavilion.
Yes, ma'am, I got it.
Go on. Wait.
This Princess Duan Ming is not easy to serve.
You best be careful.
Thank you for your teaching. I will remember it.
Princess Duan Ming?
Royal Granny, just go along with me.
I haven't seen Brother Emperor for so many years.
I finally came. Let me play him a bit.
You're 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 prudent 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, Royal Granny.
Remember, don't disrupt his work.
I'll vouch 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 leaves.
That little girl is just like I used to be.
If Princess Duan Ming could be your granddughter-in-law
you wouldn't be bored here anymore.
What's this Princess Duan Ming about?
She's the grand empress dowager's grand niece.
Her status is very noble.
She grew up with His Majesty since they were little.
Really? We ought to be careful then.
Yup.
Greetings to Your Royal Princess.
You guys are the ones that look after Brother Emperor?
Yes, Your Highness.
You! Take me to go see Brother Emperor.
Yes, Your Highness.
Where is Brother Emperor going?
Around this time everyday he goes to the imperial study to read notices.
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 so?
You're emperoring is 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 and roam around everything.
Maid girl. Busy?
Eunuch De.
This is goat milk Princess likes. She wants you to make milk tea with it and bring to them.
I got it.
Get back to your work then. Go slowly.
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I heard you were governing wisely and so busy everyday.
Then do you remember what you agreed with me?
What did I agreed to?
Tea for Your Majesty and Your Royal 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.
Everyday? Yup.
I missed you too, Brother Emperor.
Here, try the goatmilk tea from the plains.
And this milk cake.
It really tastes exactly like 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's 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 ♫