You don't know.
This is
the residence for imprisoning disgraced concubines.
The cold palace that no one cares about
Han Cheng Emperor almost sacrificed his life for the country
I can't believe this is how they treat your
Majesty.
But I just can't understand
Keeping us here
ls it Empress Dowager's idea
or Qi Xing's order?
It must be mother's idea
She's afraid that upon my return,
I will fight Qi Xing for the throne.
Qi You
I think that Empress Dowager
genuinely cares for you.
You're too gullible
Just think
When I left for war,
she didn't even come to send me off.
How can you make me believe
she has any
motherly feelings towards me?
No
Actually on the day you went off to war,
Empress Dowager...
What kind of crappy place is this?!
You two, think of an idea
I don't want to stay here!
If I stay here any longer,
I will
I will tear down this place!
Tear it down!
Princess, don't be so excited
Be careful of the baby
Who still cares about
my baby?
I know!
They probably
did this
to target me and my baby!
I can't fall for their evil scheme!
If you can think of that,
you should take even better care of your child.
Don't try to convince her
If you want to make a fuss, go ahead
I'm telling you
If you lose the child, it's God's will
If you're unhappy,
you can write a letter
and ask Northern Han to bring you back.
What do you mean by that?
You want to
to get rid of me, right?
Fine!
I'm telling you
I'm not going to cry or make a fuss
I will sit here calmly for the baby
to upset the two of you!
I won't fall for your schemes!
What are you doing?
When have I ever
touched something like this?
Here
we have no one to serve us.
If you don't do it yourself, who will do it for
you?
If you don't do work,
then tonight
you will sleep on a dirty bed.
Your majesty
I have already followed your orders
and sent Han Cheng emperor
to Zheng Nan Palace.
I can finally relax now.
Nobody was alarmed about this matter?
Don't worry, your Majesty.
I followed your orders.
Other than those 20 imperial guards,
no one else knows a thing.
Meng Qi You has always been arrogant
We deceive him using schemes
and force.
Did he not
resist at all?
When Han Cheng Emperor returned to the kingdom
he brought two women with him.
Princess Di Lian is one of them
Perhaps he was afraid she would get hurt,
and therefore did not resist.
What did you say?
Sister Yu is back too?
Yes.
I was going to say
why would this Meng Qi You
be so obedient and not resist at all.
So it's because
that wretch is holding him back!
I won't allow you to say that about Sister
Yu!
She is Princess Di Lian,
as declared by the Imperial court!
It's good that you know.
She's your Imperial sister now.
Don't have any wishful thoughts.
What wishful thoughts could I possibly
have?
I want to see them
Make preparations. I want to go see my sister.
The Emperor can't go!
I'm the Emperor.
You dare to stand in my way?
I dare not.
But you must think clearly
Whoever has associated themselves with
Pan Yu,
have not had good outcomes.
If the Emperor goes to visit her,
and something happens,
don't ask me to help you clean up the
mess!
You
Since his return,
Han Cheng Emperor has been placed in Zhen Nan palace.
Your majesty need not worry
But that Zhen Nan Palace doesn't have
the service of any eunuchs or palace
maids.
No matter what,
Han Cheng emperor is still your blood brother.
Food and expenses
should exceed those of average nobles.
Perhaps...
some eunuchs and palace maids
should be sent over to serve him.
Father!
We're holding Meng Qi You
under house arrest.
He must hate us right now
If you let him eat full and gain energy,
isn't that giving him the chance
to rebel?
Exactly!
Big Brother is highly skilled in martial arts.
He can just jump over the wall
Will Zhen Nan Palace be enough to
contain him?
No, no...
I think
we must have him wear a steeI chain,
so that he can't escape.
What's the use of steeI chains?
They can still be broken
If you ask me...
why not break his legs?
This will settle it once and for all
What a crueI heart you have!
Greetings, Empress Dowager.
A thousand years of good fortune upon
you, Mother.
Emperor.
Do you really wish that I'll have
a thousand years of good fortune?
The big brother who went to war for you,
you've put him under house arrest.
Makes one blush with shame
When I think about
how cruel-hearted you've become...
My heart chills
Where do you expect
Mother's good fortune to come from?
Mother-
Release your big brother
Dispute between brothers,
will destroy and bury the bond between
them.
This will attract comments and
remarks amongst the Imperial court,
and will damage your reputation.
He can't be released!
Ever since the ancient times,
the losing competition has always been
the "criminal".
Although Meng Qi You went to battle
in place of the Emperor,
not only did he not win,
he was captured and made a prisoner.
It's harmed the reputation of the state.
The Imperial Court put in a lot of effort
That is already a great service to him.
The Emperor didn't kill him,
which is already showing great mercy.
As the head of the six palaces,
how dare you instigate conflict between
and encourage him to kill his own
brother?!
Since Gu Gu also calls me
head of the six palaces,
you should stay in your empress dowager palace
to look after yourself,
and stay out of other's business!
Gu Gu, don't glare at me
If you were to call me cruel,
without Gu Gu to set an example,
I wouldn't have
anyone to learn from.
Du Ru Hai!
Here
I order you to carry out my decree
Take troops to open the gates of Zhen Nan palace
and release Han Cheng Emperor Meng Qi You!
You dare defy my orders?!
Reporting to Empress Dowager,
the Emperor governs the imperial court.
It's best if Empress Dowager doesn't interfere
Mother!
I didn't think that Ma Fu Ya
would really succeed in saving Meng Qi You.
News of Meng Qi You's return
the Emperor has covered up from court subjects.
But paper cannot contain fire
The news will spread very quickly
Everyone praises
Princess Di Lian for being an excellent improviser,
not only saving Han Cheng Emperor
but also returning herself intact.
She did return
But whether or not she is intact
is hard to say.
There's something else
Milady must be happy to hear.
Speak
I heard
that Empress Dowager ordered the Emperor to release Meng Qi You.
Not only did the emperor refuse,
even Du Ru Hai
stopped listening to Empress Dowager's orders.
Really?
Yes, even Empress Du Wan
publicly disobeyed Empress Dowager
saying that Empress Dowager set the example
for her current actions.
This is called ''every new sovereign has his new aids''
Even her maternal family
is turning its back on her.
Currently Du Wan is head of the six inner palaces
As strong as brother-sister relations can be,
it can't be stronger than father-daughter relations.
Du Fei Hong's son
has been taken away by a woman.
Her big brother has also defected to her niece
She has really run out of steam
Empress Dowager
I will get the imperial doctor
No need, I'm not ill
I'm just terribly upset
Calling the imperial doctor will just make me more frustrated
It won't help relieve my anger!
To think I, Du Fei Hong,
spent a lifetime scolding the inner palace
and put all my energies
into letting my favorite son
take the throne.
I just hoped that we mother and son
could control the power,
and never be bullied by anyone.
I never thought
that in the end,
I would be betrayed by my own relatives.
Empress Dowager
Actually the Emperor is by nature filial
Without a close instigator to influence him,
how could he possibly not listen to you?
I really regret it
I regret giving my maternal family power in court
Du Wan
That wench is really a scourge!
Mo Chou
I'm most worried about You er's safety
Go check on him for me
Yes
I appreciate your trouble
Open the door!
I want to go outside!
What freaking place is this?
Dirty and messy!
And I have to do work!
I can't stay anymore
If I stay any longer,
I will die!
Princess
Go away! It's all because of you.
If it weren't for you,
would we be here
suffering hardship? Huh?!
It's all because of you!
You're fine?
If you're not willing to stay here,
go back to your Northern Han.
You're making me leave?
Did you forget?
Did you forget that
I'm pregnant with your child?
You don't want it...then I don't want it either!
I don't want it!
Stop fussing!
If you normally
cared this much for me,
I would have stop fussing a long time ago.
Catch the assassin!
Catch the assassin! Quick!
I think Hua Ye Ye
came to bring us food.
It's him?
Did someone come to save us?
Qi You
You leave
This place can't confine you
No, I won't leave here
This is my home
I won't leave you here
alone.
I won't leave you
in any kind of danger ever again.
Han Cheng Emperor has endured endless humiliation for his country
Only because the heavens bless Shu Kingdom,
was he able to return safely.
Your majesty should welcome Han Cheng Emperor back
and reward him.
How could your majesty
imprison Han Cheng Emperor
in Zhen Nan palace?
Treat someone with so many meritorious contributions like this?
You must not
insult the imperial family's dignity.
I ask your majesty
to follow the example of virtuous rulers in history.
Apologize humbly to Han Cheng Emperor
and invite him out of Zhen Nan palace.
Grand Tutor Yang, you're familiar with past virtuous rulers
The monarch is above all, so speak cautiously
Be sure not to offend the emperor
You suck up
I will not condescend myself to you!
You...you...
Are you two done arguing?
Retreat when you're done arguing!
I want to rest
Your majesty, please immediately order
Han Cheng Emperor's release.
To protect our Shu Kingdom, Han Cheng Emperor
has made great contributions through his hard work!
You keep mentioning Han Cheng Emperor
If he's indeed that great,
Emperor!
This imperial throne did belong to your majesty
but your majesty refused to lead the war
and thus relinquished the throne to Han Cheng Emperor.
If Han Cheng Emperor hadn't been captured,
this throne should be his!
So you really want me to step down
and give him the throne?
If you're wise,
you should really give him the throne.
You!
Han Cheng Emperor
is indeed
a more capable ruler than your majesty!
Audacious!
You dare speak with such insolence
and insubordination!
I'm telling you!
Don't think that because you're my teacher,
I won't dare kill you!
Come!
Here!
Take him out! Kill him!
Yes
This
Let's go!
You evildoer!
How could I have taught
an unethical
corrupt ruler like you?!
What face do I still have
on this earth?
Your majesty
I didn't think that Meng Qi You had
so many supporters.
In court,
Grand Tutor Yang supported him.
Although he is dead,
who knows how many more court subjects
are on his side.
Emperor still hasn't taken action?
Are you going to wait until after he conspires
and usurps your throne?
But...how can I take action?
Grant him poisoned wine
He will die if he drinks it
and if he doesn't drink it.
But he's my big brother!
Do you want your brother or your imperial throne?
If you don't kill him today,
he will definitely kill you someday!
Emperor arrives
You finally came, Brother Xing
Audacious!
You dare not kneel before the emperor?
Guards!
Seems like big brother is living well
these days.
with a beautiful wife and concubine
Not any worse than me, the Emperor
Your majesty
for you to imprison him here?
Sister Yu
I hate it most
when others lecture me.
I even sentenced that old man Yang to death
You should be more tactful
What did you say?
You killed Grand Tutor Yang?
I'm the Emperor, he's a subject
If I want a subject to die, he must die!
Meng Qi Xing!
Qi Xing
Your big brother has almost died for you many times
Grand Tutor Yang treated you like his own son
Are you still human?
Not only am I human,
I'm a human with feelings and sense of justice.
Which is why I specially came to visit brother
Big brother has everything here
except good wine.
Zhao Gong Gong
Here
Grant the wine
Yes
Meng Qi You, you're giving me poisoned wine?
so that I die?
I remember big brother once said
that if one day
I really have no choice
but to kill big brother,
you definitely won't blame me.
Unfortunately that day is here
If big brother cooperates and drinks it,
I won't make things difficult
for your women.
But if big brother doesn't,
someone else will have to drink it.
Qi You, you can't drink it
That's fine. Then you drink it.
Fine, I'll drink it
Brother Xing
You are already the emperor now
I hope you will stand by your word
and keep your promise.
Then I will drink this wine
But you must let them go
Empress Dowager is here!
Xiao Kang Zi!
The wine that emperor granted...is good wine.
I drank it for Han Cheng Emperor
Xiao Kang Zi can't control himself in the presence of wine
Your majesty, please blame me
Stupid servant!
Your death is not a pity at all!
Your majesty
Han Cheng Emperor and Pan Yu are married
As younger brother,
you haven't toasted
your big brother and sister-in-law on their wedding yet.
You're right
I will personally toast you
You!
Qi Xing
Your big brother married not only me,
but also Princess Lian Si from Northern Han!
If you kill him
and later on the Northern Han troops attack us,
who will block them for you?
Who will help you keep your throne?
Do you want to be ruler of a perished kingdom?
Right! I'm telling you!
I am Empress Dowager Dugu's
only remaining child!
If you dare kill my husband today,
my Northern Han troops will attack southward!
When the time comes,
you will pay for his life with yours!
Fine
Then you just
stay here
and live out your remaining years!
Kang Zi
I'm fine
Kang Zi!
Han Cheng emperor, don't cry
I am only a servant
It's not worth it
No Kang Zi, you're not a servant
You're my brother
My brother
Fu Ya, save him!
Han Cheng Emperor considers me a brother
Kang Zi's life was not in vain
Meng Qi Xing! Summon the imperial doctor to save Kang Zi!
No, no need. Han Cheng Emperor
If you don't become emperor,
the princesses
will be murdered one by one.
You must become the emperor
Become...
Kang Zi
Become the emperor!
Kang Zi!
Kang Zi
Qi You
Don't worry about our safety
Go do what you have to do
Yes, winner takes all
If we stay here, we will be killed sooner or later
Since it is so, you should escape
Escape, then think of ways to save us
No, I won't escape
I want to take back
everything that's rightfully mine!
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What did you say?
Du Wan and Qi Xing
couldn't wait to make a move?
Yes
The Emperor forced Qi You to drink poisoned wine
but in the end, Xiao Kang Zi drank it for his master.
Those two kids grew up together
Why does the Emperor still not understand
his big brother's personality?
Sister thinks that Han Cheng Emperor will fight back?
This boy Qi You
always yields to softness, never force.
If Qi Xing treats him well,
those two brothers
could probably
live in peace with each other forever.
But now Qi Xing hastily makes a move against him
yet cannot immediately
dispose of him.
This stupid emperor
He thinks that this
will intimidate his older brother.
He really doesn't understand Qi You at all
Grand Concubine Niang Niang praises me too much
but coming out here alone,
it's hard to clap with one hand.
That's why I specially came to find
another hand
to clap with me.
But this is a grudge
between you brothers.
It has nothing to do with me
Based on what, do you think
I would stand on your side?
Based on what?
insatiable desire for power.
Kang Zi
Xiao Kang Zi
Hei Zi
Here
Notify our people
that it's time for action.
Subject congratulates the Emperor
The Empress's pregnancy is going smoothly
In a day or two, she will give birth
Based on her pulse,
I'm 90% sure it will be a son.
I'm going to have a son?
Yes
Great!
You're a fine imperial doctor
Reward!
Thanks your majesty for your kindness
Slowly
It will come in two, three days
Don't hurt my son
When you have your son,
you won't care about me anymore.
I painstakingly
carried him for 1 0 months.
For your precious prince,
know how much I've suffered?
I know you've suffered
Tell me, what do you want me to reward you with?
Our son
will inherit the kingdom in the future.
He will have not just any status
hope that before he is born,
an imperial edict can be made before the court subjects
announcing his status as crown prince.
Done
Lately
I've been so bothered with big brother
I could use some cheering up
Everyone will celebrate for three days
in advance of the crown prince's successful delivery.
My Shu Kingdom finally has an heir!
Thanks your majesty
Beloved, look
Beloved
Your have produced an heir for my Shu Kingdom
I will toast you!
Here
Your majesty
To protect our son,
why don't you
drink this cup of wine for me.
Commander Han The palace is holding a celebratory
banquet.
They've granted you good wine
for everyone to drink!
Thanks Commander Han
Brothers, let's drink!
Come
Fill up! Toast!
Good wine!
Keep drinking! Another cup!
Here!
Toast!
Drink until we're drunk!
Fill up! Drink!
Fill up! Good wine!
Commander Han...this wine...
Open the gates!
Brothers...kill!
Kill!
Mo Chou
Why is it shaking with the sound of killing outside?
Empress Dowager!
Something terrible has happened, Empress Dowager!
What happened?
Han Cheng Emperor has charged in
with his imperial troops.
He threatens to kill the Emperor!
It's really happening
It's really happening!
Guards!
Guards! Come protect the emperor!
Protect the emperor!
Why is no one here?
What to do?
Idiot!
Guards!
Help!
Cousin, don't kill me
I'm not the person who harmed you
He is! It's Qi Xing!
Don't kill me! It wasn't me.
Older cousin
Don't kill me
Husband and wife are birds from the same forest
How can you fly away alone when faced with imminent disaster?
The person who harmed you is Qi Xing
It really wasn't me!
Du Wan! You're so evil!
You put the entire blame
on me!
Are you still fit to be empress?
You can't even keep your throne
What empress is there for me?
You scoundrel!
You dare hit me?!
Enough!
You're about to die, but you still don't know to repent and mend your ways.
Big brother, she came up with the bad ideas
She's the one who should die, not me
Big brother! Big brother, I was wrong.
Big brother, forgive me!
Commander Han, kill him!
Kill him and I'll make you Wang Ye!
You're not fit to be emperor!
You...you're on the same side?
Big brother
For the sake
of our brotherhood,
spare me! Big brother
Younger brother
When you granted me poisoned wine that day,
did you not think of today?
I'm confused
I'm a bastard! I'm not human!
I should be beaten!
Stop acting!
I did not have the fortune
of enjoying your cup of wine.
Today
I will also grant you a cup of poisoned wine
in following with your conduct.
I don't think anyone
will help you drink this cup of wine.
Grant the wine!
I won't drink it!
Big brother
l...I'm your blood brother!
My brother is Xiao Kang Zi
He died unjustly
Now you must keep him company
I won't drink it! Even if I die, I won't drink it!
Big brother, I let you down!
I let Xiao Kang Zi down!
I'll give the imperial throne back to you!
Please spare me!
I'll kowtow for you!
I'll kowtow for you, big brother!
Begging for mercy now is too late!
Xiao Kang Zi
and Grand Tutor Yang are both waiting for you.
Drink the wine
I won't drink it! I won't!
Stop!
Mother! Save me, mother!
He's your brother!
How could you bear to kill him?!
When Brother Xing granted me poisoned wine that day,
where were you?
I didn't know
Not know? How would you not know?
Brother Xing has always been manipulated by you
and directed by you.
Maybe the idea of granting poisoned wine
was also yours, you put him up to it.
Yes
It's mother who wants to kill you!
Not me!
Xing er!
You er, listen to mother
Today your younger son
is forced to drink poisoned wine
and you're heart-broken.
But the many times I've nearly lost my life
For me, did you ever
shed a single tear?
You er
Fine. He won't drink it.
Fine. I will drink it. I will die in his place.
Mother, you really don't understand me
You really think
I would poison this cup of wine?
You really think
I would be so heartless
as to kill my own brother?!
This cup of wine had no poison at all
Hear my command
Meng Qi Xing will be banished from the palace
and reduced to a commoner.
He is never to return to the palace
Go die!
You er!
Xing er!
Mother
Xing er
Do you think
I shouldn't have become this emperor?
Xing er