[Kun Opera speaking] Watch the person in mirror, the beauty wears off
Watch the love and hatred, come and go
Watch the lights lit, tears shed
Watch who my rendez-vous is, when the dawn comes
Yanxi in the Palace ep 24
We have no perpetual enemies in this world.
As long as you are willing to invest
Actually, if you just apologize
Everything is good.
Am I right, your excellency (Wei)
Yes sir, Yes your highness.
Let's go then,
Let me take you to the house of government right now
From now on,
No one can mess with the family under your name
Thank you, your highness.
I beg your pardon, your highness.
Ying Luo
Fu Heng
Stand there
Who gave you the right to do this?
Sister
The emperor trusts Hong Zhou for no reason
You could see it
If Ying Luo insisted on taking revenge,
what situation she would end up with?
Now, she's willing to let go of hatred
isn't this a happy thing?
To coerce and cajole,
it's not a gentleman's behavior.
I only need her to be safe.
Even if she hates, blames me
I must make sure she is safe.
Mingyu, I need to talk to you for something.
Even we cooperated twice earlier,
don't think about being on an equal footing as me.
Just to let you know,
I still don't like you.
Right.
Today is my turn to look after the flowers.
But since last night,
I have a headache.
I need to go to the Royal Pharmacy to take some medicine.
Help me take care of the flowers for one day.
And I will take your place tomorrow. Is it okay?
There are times when you have to ask others for favors?
If you don't want,
I will ask Zhen Zhu, then.
I didn't say that I am not willing
why are you acting like this?
Couldn't you just say a couple of good words to beg me?
Ming Yu, Ming Yu, I beg you,
do me this favor, alright?
Alright then, I will show mercy
and help you this time.
Thanks then.
Ming Yu
Did you see Ying Luo?
She has something to do and left.
I am helping her to water flowers.
What could I do then?
Empress gave me an order to look for her.
If Empress had something,
it's the same to hand it over to me.
How could you compare how you do things with Ying Luo?
Why can't I compare?
I don't have an arm or a leg less than her.
Moreover, I have served the Empress for so many years.
I am more familiar than her.
Ying Luo is nimble, quick and meticulous.
She handles things nicely.
The Empress likes her the most.
Not to mention you,
even I couldn't compete with her now.
It's so annoying every time I hear words like that,
What are you doing?
Didn't you say I am not as good as her?
I should not do anything altogether
Mind your temper,
the Empress must say by then,
that your temper is not as good as Ying Luo's.
Ying Luo, Ying Luo, Ying Luo
why are you nagging by my ear every day?
I don't want to listen any more.
Miss Ying Luo
Does the Empress have any orders?
That's not it.
I am here to look for Doctor Ye.
Every royal doctor in this Royal Pharmacy,
must work in the Royal Hospital for six years,
and take three examinations during the period
to be qualified to serve and on duty in the Palace.
Even if I randomly find a royal doctor in Royal Pharmacy,
he will be better than that Doctor Ye a hundred times.
He is just a civil roving doctor from the folks and hit the fortune.
Miss Ying Luo, why do even you trust him so much?
You have misunderstood.
When I was in Yangxin Palace,
I loaned two ingot of silver to Doctor Ye,
I am coming to take it back especially.
You're coming for repayment of his debt?
I see now
that fellow, inside and out, is really impractical
Where is Doctor Ye now?
Physician Wang, please quickly go to Shou An Palace to have a look.
Consort Guo is having trouble breathing - an asthma attack.
The people there apparently are unable to do anything about it
What can I do about it?
Then you really should quickly come and have a look. Quickly, come.
Consort Guo
She was with the previous emperor
In winter she gets quite sick
Day after day she suffers
Even her coffin has been prepared.
Miss Ying Luo you haven't found who you were looking for
Doctor Ye is in the back courtyard.
Drying herbs, drying herbs Dr Ye
Ying Luo
Why do you have such a worried look?
How can I not worry?
Now I'm a hero, but I don't have military skills
just a doctor
Look! Every day now, there's not a single patient.
They all go to those doctors in the front
This makes a problem for me
They say I don't have enough experience
I'm here the whole day
Drying herbs, drying herbs, drying herbs
If I'd know it was going to be like this
I shouldn't have followed the Emperor's edict and entered the palace.
You needn't be so angry
His Majesty hasn't been fully recovered for long
I think it must be very soon
that you will be called to Yang Xin Hall
What you mean is ...
I can lodge a complaint with the Emperor
No, no, no. I wouldn't dare.
What if the Emperor is really furious
I could lose my head
There's no need to complain.
You can just ask the Emperor for leave
and, as well, do your best to cry
Cry?
Let His Majesty know that you really can't bear to leave him
but you are forced to leave.
Be specific that you actually have been wronged.
Don't mention details.
His Majesty will want to know and definitely has methods to find out
Right!
Ying Luo Your brain works very quickly
Ordinarily a malicious allegation isn't a small matter
Back to the main reason for my coming
Dr Ye
I recently have been having headaches
Last night I couldn't sleep
Do you have a treatment for insomnia? Let me check your pulse.
You don't need to, it's not necessary. These headaches are an old problem
I just came to ask
if you have that kind... ít's like ...
It makes you fall asleep
It's an unusual sort of medicine.
Ah
If you actually can't fall asleep
I have a way. Come, come
This is the medicine you need.
What is it?
This is Datura (similar to Belladonna)
Usually I use it as an anaesthetic
You only want to use it to ensure that you have a sound sleep
but you only need to use a tiny bit.
Excessive use is not okay.
As well, with this treatment
it's not a cure
Let me prescribe something conditioning
Take it once a day for half a month
And you should see results.
Thanks Dr Ye
No thanks necessary!
I wish you all get sick!
Speaking of Hong Zhou, he's not young anymore
Why is he still such a child?
I heard that
Few days ago in the Imperial Garden,
He played yet another trick on his uncles and brothers.
Yes, since he was a child, he gets in trouble the minute he wakes up.
If it weren't for you and the emperor's support,
He'd be on the streets.
Look at how gentle and quiet you are
Such devoted buddhist
Hardly ever stepping out of Shoukang Palace
How did you ever give birth to such restless son
Endlessly moving from dawn to dusk
One of these days, the emperor would want to teach him a lesson
Grounding him in Yangxin Palace
As a mother
I hope the emperor won't go soft on him
Hopefully, the emperor would ruthfully punish him
Let him understand the severity of the matter
Can you bear to see him punished?
Of course, I can bear it.
If it's good for him, I can bear anything.
A jade that is never cut will never be of use.
(One doesn't grow without undergoing hardship)
I will send people to Yangxin Palace
To tell the emperor
To whip Hongzhou
Perhaps after suffering a little physical pain,
he'd become a better man
What's wrong?
You can't bear for this to happen can't you?
Empress Dowager, you're making fun of me.
I've already lost eight rounds when would you let me leave?
Once you leave,
you're just going to get into trouble.
I won't, I promise I won't
Speaking of which,
You say you're making me attend court sessions
That's just a way to force me to practice writing
Otherwise, it's playing chess
You're driving me crazy.
It is my intention for you to learn patience
Brother
I'm just not cut out for this
I made a mistake x3
Father was right back then
I was not learned or skilled
An unruly brat.
Do you plan to be like that your whole life?
Just muddling around?
You're my only grown adult brother
I still hope
You'd be able to help me with the burden of the empire
This...
Father's word was final
My blithe disposition
is my way of following his orders.
My brother, you can't expect everyone to be like you
To be born regal and kingly
Go, go, go
Thank you for granting leave. I will take my leave
Don't forgot
to turn in the water control proposal back here tomorrow
I still have to come back tomorrow?
Yes, and everyday after that.
At your Imperial majesty's command.
Fifth Prince
Hai Lan Cha
I just got rid of the emperor and haven't had a chance to relax
And now, you?
That ghost from the other night
It's resolved.
You caught the ghost?
Let me tell you,
Not only was it not a ghost,
But a beautiful lady.
Sister-in-law
Prince He
please don't make fun at my expense
Why would I make fun of you?
You are after all, my sister-in-law
It appears that you're taking this marriage seriously
Of course!
Why would I not?
Now that the emperor has grounded me to reflect,
Both of us....
I'm not done yet.
Why are you leaving?
Your highness
Don't you have to come back everyday?
If you'd like to talk
There's opportunities yet
Fifth Prince
Pretty.
Much prettier than her older sister.
What are you saying?
Need I remind you
that you can't touch this girl
Just a little palace maid
How is she untouchable?
Believe it or not, one of these days,
I'd just have a word with the emperor
And she'd be delivered to me
But Fuheng has already set his heart on her!
I want to see if she'd rather Fuheng
Or me, the emperor's brother
Fifth Prince
Doing this can't be proper!
Easy
Me and Fuheng go way back
I won't think about it for a bit
Just human nature to admire a beauty
I'm just looking
You've been pacing for more than a hour
What are you up to?
Fuheng, I need to tell you something
What do you need to tell me?
Nevermind
Just pretend I didn't say anything
Ok, I'm telling you
The Fifth Prince wants to steal your corner
My corner?
Your woman!
You know. The one you like?
What do you mean?
I'm saying it plainly
I'm guessing that Hongzhou that scoundrel
has some crooked thoughts
You better watch out
Yingluo what are you doing?
I can't sleep. I'm making the sleep aid.
Fucha guard is looking for you. Says he has something to tell you
Tell him
I'm busy
Fucha Guard, Ying Luo says she's busy
Didn't the empress teach her Confucius' Analects. Surely she knows that
“The gentleman does not recommend a man because of what he says, nor does he ignore what a man says because of his personality.”
Even if she's sure I'm a villain, she should hear me out
Yin Luo, Fucha said
The gentleman does not recommend a man because of what he says, nor does he ...
You heard us
Tell him I've only learnt
“Those who are glib in their speech and wear an ingratiating expression have little benevolence about them.”
A backstabber full of flattery
I would never trust them again!
Fucha, did you hear that?
Tell her..
Both of you can hear each other
Why are you making me play messenger?
I don't care (to be part of this)
I hope you think twice before you do anything else
Hongzhou is not as simple as you think
You need to be careful
Lady Guo is headstrong
and doesn't get along with the other concubines
And now that she's gone
Nobody wants to pay their respects
What a pity
Erqing
Help me send over a funeral gift
Just to show my regards
I will get it done
Your highness, Erqing is so busy
Let me do it
Have you been to Shouan Palace?
I've sent spring outfits there. I won't get lost.
If that's the case, you go
Yes, your highness
Your highness, where are you going?
We need to leave the Forbidden City before time
Meddling in my business?
Take off your clothes
Take my pass and act normal as you leave
Your highness, this isn't right
Say a word and I'll have your life.
Quick. Take off your clothes.
What's gotten into you?
Prince He
I...
I'm here to deliver Lady's Luo funeral gift
Shouan Palace is right outside the forest
What are you doing here in the forest?
I know!
You're here to remember your sister
Your Highness
I...I know we're not supposed to do memorial rites in the palace
But you're about to marry my sister
It is after all, a big occasion
I'm obligated to tell my sister right?
You know that the palace doesn't allow memorial rites
And yet you're here secretly
Aren't you knowingly breaking the rules?
I...
We're going to the empress
Let's see if she'll still be able to protect you
Just as you said,
I'm your sister-in-law now
Since we're already a family, let's not make things difficult
Since you know we're now family
Aren't you going to help your sister to take care of me?
Your Highness
You can't joke about these things
I'm not joking
Since you're not agreeable
I have not choice but to tell on you
Let me think about this
At the very least
I should ask my older sister for permission
Fine. I'll be here waiting.
You better think carefully
Sister, I'm here today to see you
I have to tell you some very important news
Prince He
feels guilty towards what has happened
and has promised to marry you
and to give you a proper burial
If you're doing memorial rites, where are your offerings?
Sister, I miss you
What's that smell
Sister...
I know that you would never forgive him
Today I will avenge you right before you
You lured me here
and that incense
You planned this
Wei Yingning
she might just be a drunken conquest to you
But she
is the most important person to me on this earth
My mother died in childbirth
It was my sister
who raised me like a mother
She was my everything
Sister
She... she entered the palace when she was 15
And I would wait for her by the door everyday. Pining after her
Nine years
I waited for nine years
And I've finally waited
She was about to come home
But it was because of you
Because of your moment's folly
My sister is dead
She's dead
The funniest thing is
Murderers like you
would have already died a painful death
But just because you are of royal blood
You've escaped justice, time and again
You can still actually unashamedly say that you'd marry my sister
Just by you
You're not worthy
Help!
Hurry and take a look
Help!
Help
What's happening?
Someone's trying to kill me!
He's trying to kill me
He..
He has snuck into palace compounds and followed me with ill intentions when I discovered him
Don't listen to her spout nonsense. It's her. She lured me over.
She drugged me and she's trying to kill me
The Forbidden City is locked for the night.
Why would a proper member of the imperial family be wandering around dressed as an eunuch?
Emperor, it's not like what it looks like. She's trying to frame me You came in with bad intentions when I discovered you. And here you are sprouting lies.
Think about it: As a weak, feeble woman without even the strength to protect a chicken
How would I have devised a scheme over the prince? Simply absurd!
You bitch
Brother, you can't believe her honeyed words. She's a two-faced wench. You can't believe her!
Emperor, help
Help
You beast
How can you believe her?
I am your brother! How can you believe this woman? And not me?
Guards! Drag him to Yangxin Palace
How can you not believe me? Why don't you believe me? Why?
Follow me Miss Yingluo, quick, cover yourself
My lady, Prince He's in trouble
At this time of day, why aren't you in Changchun Palace?
Lady Guo passed away and her merciful Empress instructed me to send over some funeral gifts
On my way there, I ran into Prince He and he had ill intentions
And you are speaking the truth?
According to Qing Laws, when a member of the imperial clan commits a crime, it would be dealt by the emperor
During Emperor Yongzheng reign,
There were instances of women raped by members of the imperial clan. When they were exposed, they just paid to settle the matter
That is to say, Prince He was attracted by a palace maid
Even if he snuck into the forbidden palace after dusk and brought shame to the imperial family,
The emperor can let it slide and Prince He is naturally unpunished
Your highness, you can't barge in
Yingluo is uneducated
She isn't intentionally trying to infuriate you with her words. She might have misspoken
Empress, you didn't come all this way just to protect her?
Your Highness, I believe Yingluo
You just believe her words
I'm trust with my life that Yingluo isn't lying
It must be Hongzhou. He must have done something unforgivable
Your Highness There is no room for you to speak here
Your highness, however you choose to punish Prince He, I have no right to interfere
But Wei Yingluo belongs to Changchun Palace and is my trusted aide
If she has wronged, I would be sure to punish her harshly
But if someone tries to take advantage of her, I cannot sit by idly
She is an accused in the case
No, Emperor
She is a witness and I must take her away unscathed
Take her away
I thank the emperor for his benevolence
Lady Yu has arrived
Tell me what trouble have you gotten yourself into nnow? Mother, I didn't do anything wrong. I was framed.
You... Your Highness
Li Gongong, tell Lady Yu what happened
Lady Yu
Prince He drank too much tonight, barged into the Inner Palace and committed a crime of great disrespect
Your Highness, Hongzhou, he... really did such a thing
Mother, I didn't
It was her. That bitch, she framed me
Shut up!
Bailin
Mother
Did I teach you to be bad? Did I teach you to be careless?
Did I teach you to bad? Did I teach you to let the Emperor and Empress Dowager down?
And their trust for you? Did I teach you to break my heart? Did I teach you commit crime? I hit you. I hit you.
I didn't! I was framed!
Framed? Why don't they frame someone else? Why was it only you?
It'll still be because of your poor conduct
The emperor didn't punish you for the sake your brotherly ties
As your mother, if I don't punish you, I'd be spoiling you. Who knows how you'd get in trouble next?
I hit you. I hit you
Enough.
I failed you. And even more so, I failed the Empress Dowager.
Let me be punished along side with him as his mother. I beg you, Your Highness
Lady Yu, Hong Zong committed the crime. What does that have to do with you?
Li, Bring Lady Yu back to Shoukang Palace
Go home.
Yes
Your Highness, I did something wrong
Even if you didn't confess, it's clear to me what happened today
Prince He harmed another person's life and wasn't punished because of his royal title
Unfortunately, he is not remorseful and tried to coerce you into forgiving him
But, knowing your character. You wouldn't tolerate his audacity.
But Yingluo, how can you do something like this?
Your highness know that I committed a crime but you still protected me
I am unable to repay your kindness
But I have many mistakes and have already implicated your highness too many times
Next time...
A next time? Isn't this enough?
The emperor loves Hongzhou so much that he can beat up court officials. Disrepect the imperial family.
The emperor would just look the other way
If I didn't come just in time, he might have killed you to protect Hongzhou
I'm warning you. Don't you lay another finger on Hongzhou
Understood?
Wei Yingluo, your empress commends you
to stop being so willful and strong-headed.
Stop trying to harm Prince He. Do you understand me?
Your humble servant will obey your commands
Who prescribed this medicine? Are you trying to poison me?
The doctor says that you were drunk in the cold and endured the whip. And so prescribed this medicine
I repeat, I didn't drink. I wasn't drunk. I was not. I was not.
Leave us for now.
Leave us.
When I'm better, I'm going to kill that bitch
Are you crazy?
You know what you did
If you didn't harm her sister, would she want to kill you?
We know each other for years...And you're treating me like this for a bitch?
Who's the bitch?
I... I... I'm the bitch. Let go, I can't breathe.
I know you didn't kill her.
But you're not entirely blameless.
Let me warn you: stop harassing Yingluo
What's wrong with you? She's nothing but a crazy evil girl
You couldn't pick someone else? Why her?
I don't wish to repeat myself. Remember:
The next time you see Wei Yingluo, walk away
Or else, I'll beat you up each time I see you.
You were able to keep your life this time.
You better treasure it.
My whole body hurts.
Help. Fetch the imperial doctors.
Empress Dowager
Hongzhou caught the cold and is severely ill
The emperor has already sent two imperial doctors over
Why are you still praying?
Hongzhou has sinned too much
I can only pray to atone for his sins.
You...
Most days, you wouldn't even go into the Imperial Gardens
For fear of stepping on an ant.
What a merciful kind person,
How did you end up with such a mischievous child?
If it weren't for the Emperor,
Who knows what would have happened?
Help! Someone is trying to kill me!
And wanted to silence me with death
Stop talking!
I hit you. I hit you. I hit you.
Please. Stop hitting.
Who asked you to not listen? Who asked
Go home
A next time?
You better treasure it.