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Episode 9
Your Majesty, you are overcome with anxiety.
That's why your qi couldn't flow smoothly.
Later, I will get you some calming medicine.
After taking the medication, Your Majesty should rest well
Then your illness will naturally become better
But your emotions of anger and frustrations will negatively affect your health...
I am an unbefitting son
for I couldn't even share your burdens!
Even when the Crown Prince did something to disgrace our country.
I deserve to die.4th Prince.
I am here
Find someone to spy on the Crown Prince
As for other things, do as you see fit
Yes, I will follow your order
Fourth Brother
What are you planning to do
about the situation with the crown prince?
This isn't an easy task
The Crown Prince asked for it
Are you still going to defend him?
Thirteenth brother
I'm just saying the truth
The Crown Prince's arrogant nature
is usually covered up by you and father
But, he still hasn't changed
acting so recklessly and rashly
This time, he did something that has put down our country and humiliated our Imperial Father
Even Imperial Father is going to punish him strictly
So Fourth brother... do you still insist on defending him?
The matter of desposition
might be the result of Imperial Father's anger,
but no one will know what changes will take place in the future
We should just do what we're told
and follow Imperial Father's orders
and don't meddle in other matters
Just now, outside Qianqing Palace,
I saw the ministers discussing... about the disposal of Crown Prince.
Even the calm Internal Minister Wang,
was busy listening for the latest news.
He didn't even watch where he's going.
And even bumped into Minister Feng!
His Minister hat almost fell off!
It was so funny!
Really?
Minister Wang would be so careless?
Minister Wang always seemed so calm
This time round he'll be the one panicking
That is natural
Now that is definitely a laughing stock
We think it is funny,
but the Ministers certainly don't think so
It is just because of the Removal of the Crown Prince matter
This Removal matter
The Crown Prince position is now empty
The Ministers all have their own thinkings
This is a once in-a-lifetime stake.
They cannot make a mistake.
I'm sure they are confused.
But I'm sure we still need a Crown Prince.
Sister, who do you think will have the highest chance?
I think its the 8th Prince.
His Majesty just send him to supervise the state affair.
All the ministers praised him for his wisdom.
They even said that he will make a good Emperor.
I don't agree
14th Prince is handsome.
He's also brave in wars.
I think 14th Prince is the best bet.
You are wrong. If you talk about bravery,
13th Prince is just as brave as 14th Prince.
Actually,
the First Prince is still the first son.
If you talk about seniority, he may also be the choice.
In your opinion,
which prince is your choice?
The answer to the Crown Prince position...
is already in His Majesty's heart.
It's not something we can discuss.
Just keep to our post and...
do our own duties.
It doesn't matter who becomes the Master,
just make sure we take good care of him.
Talk less and do more work.
Don't be a busybody.
That's a nice way to put it.
Eunuch Li. Master. Eunuch Li.
All of you should learn from Rouxi.
Thanks for your praise, Eunuch Li.
I just want to have some peaceful days.
For many things, I still requires...
Eunuch Li to help me.
You already know how to protect yourself
what else could I possibly advise you on?
In this palace, one cannot predict own's future.
In many areas, I still need Eunuch Li's help.
Alright, all of you get on with your work.
Yes.
Ruoxi
Greetings, Fourteenth PrinceExcused
8th brother may be busy...
but he insisted that...
I pass this letter to you.
He wants me to hand it to you personally...
and ensure that you take it.
In my opinion, inside 8th brother's heart...
you are just as important as state affairs.
This love letter is a poem by Song Dynasty Poet: Qin Guan. Title: Fairy On The Magpie Bridge.
Among the beautiful clouds and shooting stars.
Over the heavenly river they cross to meet.
A night of rendezvous across the autumn sky...
surpasses all the joy on earth.
Moments of tender love are akin...
to a beautiful dream.
They endure the parting on the magpie bridge.
But if there's true love between them,
they don't have to be together everyday.
Your Majesty, your tea is getting cold.
I will change a fresh hot tea for you.
Your Majesty.
Don't pick them up.
Your Majesty
These petitions are requesting me to...
rescind my order to dispose the Crown Prince.
It's just as well that I don't read them.
Reporting to Your Majesty.
Third prince is requesting an audience
Let him in
Yes
Ruoxi, serve tea
Yes
Third prince is requesting an audience
What could the reason be?
You say the Crown Prince is not being himself these days
with totally outrageous behaviour
all because of a carefully planned strategy by First prince?
That's right.
Do you have any evidence?
I heard these fromthe Eunuch in First brother's quarters
First brother and a few other Lamas
have been secretly meeting
And he has been using Lama
witchcraft to hurt Second Brother.
It has caused Second Brother to lose his mind.
If you knew about that,
why didn't you say that earlier?
It's because I'm foolish.
I thought that I shouldn't have such spiritual beliefs.
Also, I didn't expect...
big brother to be eyeing for Crown Prince position.
That's why when big brother and the Lamas...
are on close terms, I didn't think much about it...
until Second Brother lost his mind.
I got this information from a Eunuch in big brother's residence.
Only then do I dare report the matter to you.
If what you said isn't true,
I won't spare you.
If I lied,
I'm willing to allow Imperial Father to punish me.
Send out my orders
to search the First Prince's Residence.
Yes
What are you doing? Give way.
Split up and search.
Yes.
Your Highness, bad news.
First Prince, please...
What are you guys doing?
What is going on?
Don't be afraid. I am here.
Hurry and go. Hurry up.
Hurry... Hurry and search.
Stand properly.
Say it! What is this?
This grass figurine
was found in your residence.
On this straw doll, it's the Crown Prince's birthdate.
What do you have to say for yourself?
Imperial Father
I was overcome with greed for power,
that's why I did this.
I am wrong.
Please forgive me, Imperial Father.
You are the First brother.
You should set a good example.
But for power and the throne,
you have become evil and heartless.
You used despicable methods
to harm your own brother.
If I let you off easily,
I will not be fulfilling my responsibilities as head of this family
and as a ruler of this country.
Send out my orders
He is to be stripped of all his titles
and removed from all his responsibilities
He will be demoted as a commoner.
Imprisoned forever in Zhong Ren Fu
Imperial Father
Take him out!
Spare your son!
Spare me, Imperial Father.
Imperial Father, your son knows he is wrong.
Imperial Father!
Imperial Father
As for Second Prince's mistake,
we know the truth that...
he did those things because of First Prince.
I plead Imperial Father to...
pardon Second Prince.
I'm tired. Go back.
Your sons bid you farewell.
Li De Quan
Your Majesty
Send for Li Guang Di
Yes
The Emperor has orders
to send for Li Guang Di to see him
Jie'jie
Do you know that His Majesty found out that...the Crown Prince did all those things because First Prince cast a spell on him?
This matter
has been the talk of the Palace.
How could I not know?
I didn't know that spells can make a person mad.
It's really scary.
I don't think His Majesty really believe...in these superstitious beliefs.
In my opinion
His Majesty just wants to find an excuse to forgive the Crown Prince.
So that he could reinstate the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince will be reinstated?
I'm just making conjectures
Don't take it to heart.
Try this new tea.
You do make sense.
His Majesty asked to see Minister Li Guang Di.
He did that?
I overheard their discussion about electing a new Crown Prince.
I heard Minister Li recommending that the 8th Prince
should be the next Crown Prince.
Jie'jie
How's the taste?
It's very fragrant
His Majesty still love Crown Prince.
But Li Guang Di proposed that 8th Prince took over as Crown Prince.
That will make His Majesty suspect 8th Prince.
That's not good news for 8th Prince.
No way. I cannot watch while he got into trouble.
I must remind him not to make any move.
My letter could remind 8th Prince,
but history is still history.
No one can change history.
Reporting to Your Majesty, Second Prince is here.He's waiting outside for your audience.
Summon him. Yes.
My respect to Imperial Father.
All of you back down.
Rouxi, wait outside.
Imperial Father.
Imperial Father, I know my mistake now.
Even as a wise Emperor, he's still a father.
I'm sure His Majesty will forgive Crown Prince.
Your Majesty, you were busy for the whole day.
Rouxi prepared some tea and snacks for you.
Alright.
Your Majesty.
This summer, you indicated your liking for lotus flower.
I specially dried it and grind them into powder to make these snacks.
It contains the light and elegant fragance of lotus flowers.
Try it, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
What did you add in this tea?
In the dry sweetness
there is a bitter taste
I... Your Majesty,
Ruoxi has asked me before
if she could use gingko leaves as tea.
I've asked her and she said
that lately, His Majesty has been coughing
and is a little feverish
Since it's not serious, you didn't pay attention to it.
We decided to use some gingko leaves to make tea.
It's simple and effective.
Your humble servant consulted Imperial Physician Wang too.He said it's alright to do this.
That's why I approved her suggestion.
Rouxi, you are really observant
If you could be so concerned about me,
I'm sure you treated your parents with more extra care.
With a daughter like you,
your parents are really blessed.
Ever since Imperial Father punished First Prince for casting a spell on Second Prince,
more Ministers petitioned...
Imperial Father to reinstate him as Crown Prince.
But Imperial Father did not respond to their request.
It means that Imperial Father don't have that intention.
Did Imperial Father said that?
This is my guess.
None of us know Imperial Father's mind.
If you make a wrong guess, you will make a wrong decision too.
8th Brother.
I just got some news,
a few days ago Imperial Father talked to Second brother.
What did Imperial Father say?
Will he reinstated the Crown Prince?
I don't know.
I only know that they met behind closed doors.
After that, Imperial Father order Second brother to back home and...
there's no more news.
Maybe Imperial Father wanted to reinstate the Crown prince.
We should petition Imperial Father to stop him.
10th brother, don't be rash.
8th brother, this is urgent.
We will miss this good opportunity if we wait.
Yes, 8th brother.
If Imperial Father wanted to do that, he won't wait till now.
8th brother means that...
Imperial Father is still undecided?
Do you want us to sit around and give the Crown Prince position away?
That's right.
8th brother agreed that we should change Imperial Father's decision but...
it shouldn't come directly from us.
Go around the palace and gather more news.
Check and see which Minister is unhappy with Second brother.
We will give them a 'push'.
Let them write petitions and oppose Second Prince's reinstatement.
That will make Imperial Father reconsider.
That will give us more time.
Bring me some wine.Yes.
Based on the rate that you are drinking,you will finish all the wine in my residence.
What should I do?
You don't allow me to go into the palace.
I cannot check for news updates.
What else can I do besides drinking?
I did this for your own good.
Everyone knows that Imperial Father met Second brother.
Everyone is speculating...
that the Crown prince will be reinstated soon.
There's rumours flying around.
I don't want you to get involved in these.
That's why I ask you to stay away.
The wise should steer clear from trouble.
I don't care if Second brother can be reinstated.
I just...I know you did this for me.
Don't worry.
Reporting to Master.
Internal Minister Wang Donghai seek an audience.
Tell Minister Wang that I've got the flu and is sick.I can't see him.
Yes.
4th brother.
Minister Wang are well known for his wide connections.
Now, he came suddenly.
I'm sure he got news.
Why didn't you see him?
Minister Wang could read anybody's mind.
But its useless since he can't read Imperial Father's mind.
If Imperial Father knows that I met him.
Imperial Father will think that we are forming a clique.
That will not be good.
we will just stay here and...
wait for our chance quietly.
This is too boring.
13th brother.
After so many years, you should know the real meaning behind this character.
Wait.
After His Majesty talked to Second Prince,
he was kept in house capture for a period of time.
Here comes New Year's Eve again.
I hope that this new year will be smooth and safe.
Jie'jie.
Jie'jie, the eunuches from Imperial kitchen prepared some food and wine for us.
Do join us for New Year's Eve dinner.
No need, I'm on duty.
I'm here to replace you. I'm worried that you will be lonely.
Go on.
I know that you are nice to me.
But I'm really okay. Just have fun yourself.
It's cold outside, do go inside.
At this moment,
what are you doing?
What are you doing?
Among the beautiful clouds and shooting stars.
Over the heavenly river they cross to meet.
A night of rendez-vous across the autumn sky...
surpasses all the joy on earth.
Moments of tender love are akinto a beautiful dream.
They endure the parting on the magpie bridge.
But if there's true love between them,
they don't have to be together everyday.
But if there's true love between them,
they don't have to be together everyday.
Why didn't you send me any letter?
Or maybe...
you have forgotten about me?
I did expect this to happen.
But why did I feel so sad?
You are?
I'm Xiao Shunzi. My respect to Miss Rouxi.
Be raised.
I seldom comes here, that's why you don't know me.
Do keep this well. I have to go.
You didn't forget about me after all.
There's a fragrance too.
Mulan flower.
This is from 4th prince.
My respect to Miss.
Why are you so late today?
8th Prince specially ordered this.
Miss was on duty last night,
8th Prince asked me to come later to allow you more resting time.
8th Prince instructed me to hand this letter to you personally.
Poem in the letter is from a famous collection, [诗经]. Translation in simplified meaning.
The night is coming, why aren't you going back?
If not because of me, you wouldn't be cold in the damp night.
The night is coming, why aren't you going back?
If not because of me, you won't be in a difficult position.
Can't go back.
Why?
Ruoxi, daydreaming again?
Ruoxi greets each Prince.
Rise.
What are you thinking about?
Ruoxi, it's good we ran into you. I have something to ask you.
Please ask, Ninth Prince.
Imperial Father met Second Brother privately,
what did they talk about?
That day...
Ruoxi, you should go back first
Eighth Brother, what's wrong with asking?
Only she and Minister Li knows about this. If we don't ask her, who else can we ask?
Personal servants of the Emperor
who reveal the private, secret meetings of the Emperor...
if they are caught, what happens to them? Have you thought of this?
Ruoxi, whatever you need to do just go do it.
There's only so many people here.
If we don't say anything and she doesn't say anything Who would find out?
I was waiting outside the Hall while the Emperor and Second Prince were inside the Hall
I couldn't hear them. I don't know what they talked about.
Eighth Brother. Just look.
This is the person you waste your time and feelings on.
Even my dog...
Ninth Brother!
From now now, no one is to interrogate her about anything related to Imperial Father.
Eighth Prince.
Tenth Prince should leave first as well.
Why are you chasing me away?
It's for your own good.
Consider it a favor to me.
I don't want to hear it. You should go back first.
Even if I were to say anything, I wouldn't know what to say.
I really didn't hear anything.
This is good.
You don't have to get involved in these troubles.
The Emperor still dotes on Second Prince.
No matter what decision you make, don't forget this.
I'm aware of these considerations. You need not worry.
Then I will take my leave now.
Jieje, you've returned.
Why do you look so tired?
I'm fine.
Fermented rice balls. Jie'jie's favorite. Come on!
It's sesame filled rice balls.
That Xiao An Zi!
I told him to make fermented rice balls
and he gave me sesame rice balls.
Unacceptable. I'm going to find him.
It's fine.
No, he always does whatever he wants to.
It inevitably get him in trouble.
But even if you remind him, he'll still continue to do what he wants.
Then your words will just be superfluous.
But, I still need to diligently remind him.
If he really does get in trouble, punished with kneeling, and kicked out of the palace
I couldn't bear it.
Jie'jie, I'll go quickly and come back.
Yes, history may still be history.
But if I don't do my best to stop it, I will live to regret.
His Majesty still dotes on Second Prince. No matter what decision you make, don't forget this.
We can't ask Rouxi or Li De Chuan.
Let's ask Imperial Father directly.
I want to ask him on his choice of Crown Prince.
9th brother.
8th brother.
We really cannot wait any longer.
Everybody in court is saying that...Imperial Father will reinstate Second brother as Crown Prince.
That's only rumours.
8th brother.
Where there's smoke, there's fire.
I'm sure Imperial Father have that intention too.
If Imperial Father really has that intention, we cannot stop him either.
Let's stop Imperial Father.
I know there's a lot of supporters... who wanted 8th brother as the Crown Prince.
If they can submit a petition and nominate 8th brother as Crown Prince.Imperial Father will know that you have everybody's support.
Aren't we forcing Imperial Father? No, we are just reminding him.
That's good, we don't have to do anything and you can be the Crown Prince.
Imperial Father dotes on Second brother.
It's not easy to make Imperial Father give up on him.
8th brother, when did you become so wishy-washy?
8th brother, this is urgent. If we drag our feet, the position of Crown Prince will be gone.
8th brother, can you bear to let Second brother become the Crown Prince again?
Rouxi.
Where are you going in a rush?
4th prince, greetings. 13th prince, greetings
Rise
We have not met for only a few days,but you seems to be acting cold to us.
That's not true. I'm just busy.
Alright, just get busy.
Wait.
I've something to ask you.
I will go now.
What did my Imperial Father said to my Second brother that day?
That day, I'm outside the hall while His Majesty and 2nd Prince are inside.I don't know what they said.
You were just standing outside, I'm sure you heard something.Nothing.
Did you say the same thing to your brother-in-law (8th Prince)?
Yes.
Are you still angry at me about that night?
I don't dare to be angry.
As long as 4th Prince don't get angry with me, I'm fine with it.
At that time, I may have misunderstood your intention.
It's good that 4th Prince understands.
But I don't regret the kiss.
Why don't you wear it?
What?The necklace.
I kept that in my room.
I will return the necklace to you when you enter the palace next time.
SInce you took it, there's no reason that you return it.
You may have started this but you cannot just end it yourself.
One day, you will wear the necklace willingly.
Good sister, why are you in such a rush?
Where's 8th Prince?
8th Prince?
All of them returned after court session ends.
To 8th Prince.
Is this Heaven's decree?
Rouxi jie'jie.
Congrats to you, Jie'jie.
Wangxi, don't be cheeky. What do you want from me?
I don't dare.
I'm really congratulating you, Jie'jie.
I don't have anything for you to congrats about.
You didn't know? There's a big event in Qianqing palace.
What is it?
30 ministers petition to Imperial court to nominate 8th Prince as the Crown Prince.
His Majesty just summon 8th Prince and the other Princes.
If 8th Prince becomes the Crown Prince, you will ride on his success and your status will be elevated.
Ah Lingah, Er Lundai.
Wu Xu, Wang Hongxu.
You guys with many other ministers and many Princes nominated 8th Prince as the candidate for Crown prince.
Imperial Father, I think that 2nd Prince is still the best choice for Crown Prince.
Imperial Father, I have the same views as 4th brother.
Imperial Father, 8th Prince is known to be kind and wise. Everybody knows that he is the best person for the job.
This is also the wish of the Ministers.
I see that everyone thinks 8th Prince should be the Crown Prince.
So it means that...
2nd Prince is not the right choice.
I must be blind and crazy to have selected 2nd Prince as the Crown Prince.
9th brother don't mean that. Please be appeased, Imperial Father.
If that's not his intention, does that mean that this is a stack of useless paper?
Are you here to have fun and celebrate my birthday?
Are you trying to revolt?
Are you trying to revolt!?
Please be appeased, Imperial Father. All of them are worried about that the Crown Prince position was vacant for a long time and has caused some uneasiness. Please don't blame them.
If they are worried about the country and people, what about you?
Do you desire to be the Crown Prince?
I'm willingly to back out from the selection of Crown Prince.
Please don't blame the rest of them.
No wonder they call you "The Virtuous 8th Prince."
At this moment, you stood up for them.But in my opinion, you are a scheming Eight Prince.
I always hate to see you guys in collusion with each other and form cliques. That will disrupt the court.
You collude with First Prince and make him snatch the Crown Prince position for you.
Now, you even make the Ministers petition to me and force me to make you the Crown Prince.
I've no such intention. 8th brother don't have such intention.
All of you shut up.
8th prince is guilty of being scheming and forming cliques to disturb the peace in court.
Upon my order, remove all his titles and lock him away for investigation.
Please be appeased, Imperial Father.
8th Prince did all his best for the court, I'm sure he didn't plot against the Crown Prince and...
he didn't intent to revolt.
Please re-investigate this incident.
The facts are clear. You still want to deny?
8th brother did all his best for this country but now he's in trouble. I want to fight for 8th brother's right.
14th brother, stop it.
8th brother was being nice to everyone but you accuse him of forming cliques.
2nd Prince did wrong but you said 8th brother framed him.
All these are false accusations.
Am I slandering him?
Imperial Father, you asked the ministers to nominate the candidate for Crown Prince. They followed your request and nominated 8th Prince.
However, you punished 8th brother instead.
I don't understand and I cannot accept this.
14th Prince.
Is this the right attitude to talk to me?
SInce Imperial Father was unfair, I must speak up.
I cannot stand by and watch my brother suffer injustice. On account of our brotherly love,
please reconsider.
Brotherly love?
What is this?
I will bet on my life.
You want to use your life...
to save him?
I shall grant you your wish.
Imperial Father, please be appeased. Don't do this.
14th Prince is just being rash, he don't intent to be rude.He's just doing this because of brotherly love.
Imperial Father, we didn't collude with each other.
How did I get all these unfillial sons?
I am unfillial. Please punish me.
Alright.
Today, I will let you guys off.
Somebody.
Take 14th Prince away and give him 20 strokes of beating.
8th Prince will be removed of his Bei'le title and will be investigated.
The other Princes must return home and reflect on your own mistake.If anyone tried to help 8th Prince again, I will execute that person.
We will follow your order.
Jie'jie, have some water.
Yutan.
My heart seems to be poked by thousands of needles. It hurts so much.
Jie'jie, are you alright?
I want to go back and see 8th Prince.
Jie'jie.
You don't look too good. Do take care of yourself first.Even if you go now, you can't help him.If you anger His Majesty, you will be in trouble.
My good sister, His Majesty is still angry now.If you make any mistakes, your head will roll.
Yes, Jie'jie. I know that you are worried about Bei'le and your sister. But if you go back now, you also cannot help them.
That's right. Yutan is right.
At this moment, you shouldn't create more trouble.
Jie'jie, you must bear with it.
It's not easy to leave this palace.
I understand.
Jie'jie, take a rest while we return to Qianqing Palace.If there's any news, Yutan will come and update you.
I know the result of this incident in history but I don't know the details.
A simple ending actually have so many painful process.
What else will happen in future?
What other details are unknown to me?
How did the Crown Prince get reinstated?
What will happen in between?
Jie'jie
How's the situation in Qianqing Palace?
It looks normal now.
Don't worry.
Jie'jie have always served His Majesty well. You are also kind and nice to everyone. His Majesty also treated you well.
I'm sure this incident won't implicate you.
Furthermore, they are all His Majesty's sons.
He's just angry at the moment and punished them.
After a few days, he will cool down and everything will return to normal.
Yutan, thank you.
I'm safe, don't worry.
I see that they used to respect me due to 8th Prince.
Rouxi.
Eunuch Li.
You are back.
Yes.
Buck up and don't mess up.
Ruoxi jie'jie
My master have instructed me.What did he say?
My master says that you will continue to serve His Majesty.
If you can be safe today, you don't have to worry about being implicated.
Do you understand? Yes.
I just hope that I'm not the only one who will be safe.
My master says that you are smart. He's sure that you can do it.
Will everything be fine after today?
Your Majesty, I've something to say.
I've ordered that if anyone tried to speak up for 8th Prince again,
I will execute that person.
Do you still have anything to tell me?
Rouxi, His Majesty have shown mercy. You need to back down.
Even if I will offend you,I must speak my mind.
This.
Speak.
When I serve your Majesty, I saw how much you love your sons.
Especially when 18th Prince passed away, you were heart-broken.
You even fell sick because of his death.
I can see your love for your sons.
But, Your Majesty,
why can't you be more lenient to your sons who's still around you.
Father and Sons. Emperor and his Courtiers. Enough.
Your Majesty is a benevolent father.
I'm sure you want to enjoy the family love.
As the old sayings;If the father is benevolent, the sons will be fillial.