~Episode 28~
I have been living at the Harem Chambers for 30 years.
I have seen countless concubines
failed to get the Emperor's favour.
They live such an isolated life, it's like they are living in widowhood.
Don't think that everything is going well just because you became a concubine.
He Tian Xin is the one who has the Emperor's heart!
I understand now.
Understand? I think you don't understand!
Do you know why the Emperor just went to
Ci Ning Palace to look for the Empress Dowager?
I don't know.
He wants to name He Tian Xin as a concubine!
If it wasn't for me, who spoke up for you in front of her,
then right now, the people in the palace,
will be preparing the ceremony
to name the 2nd concubine.
I will never forget
your kindness.
You make me worry about you.
Now it seems like He Tian Xin
is closer to becoming the Empress than you.
Do you think that just by becoming a concubine,
it's guaranteed that you will become the Empress?
Child, you must always make plans to deal with forthcoming obstacles.
Thank you for your reminder.
Do you understand now?
I do.
It's good that you understand!
Then I won't disturb you anymore. I'm leaving.
Yi Rou will send you off.
Don't bother.
If you let someone see that the concubine is sending the eunuch off,
how-how-how-how inappropriate will that be?
Stay where you are. I'll be leaving first.
Was Xiao Tian able to adapt to the life at Chu Xiu Chamber these few days?
Xiao Tian is very outgoing and don't like to be restrained.
it can't be helped that she hasn't adapted completely.
But living at Chu Xiu Chamber these two days,
has been fruitful for her.
Please don't worry.
If she can't get used to it,
then don't force her anymore.
I'll find an opportunity to talk to the Empress Dowager.
This way, you don't have to work so hard too.
This is an order by the Empress Dowager.
I don't find it hard on me at all.
But there's one thing
that I'm not sure whether I should mention.
Please continue.
Actually, Your Majesty is mostly responsible
for making Xiao Tian turn out this way.
You dote on Xiao Tian and always think of her welfare.
Everytime she gets into trouble, you will bear the responsibility for her.
Since that always happens, Xiao Tian got used to it.
So what you mean is, I have spoilt her?
I don't dare to say it like that.
But Xiao Tian is really overdependent on you.
That's why people in the palace
always treat her with more courtesy than usual.
So you want me to not treat her too well?
I think that this is only appropriate to the purpose at hand.
I got it.
Then I must trouble you with the matter regarding Xiao Tian.
I'll obey.
There is something that I want to ask you also.
What is it?
Do you have time tomorrow
to come to Chu Xiu Chamber for a meal?
I have quite a lot of things to do tomorrow.
I don't think I can go.
Then another day perhaps? It's just that Xiao Tian and I
hoped for your company.
Xiao Tian misses you too.
She told you that? Yes.
Then I will try to make time for tomorrow.
I'll go and ask the servants to prepare tomorrow's meal.
You don't have to make it a grand affair.
A normal lunch will do.
You can leave first.
Yes. Thank you, Your Majesty.
Xiao Tian! Where did you go?
My Lady, why aren't you asleep yet?
If you don't return, how can I go to sleep?
I'm sorry. Please quickly go and rest. I'm going to sleep too.
Xiao Tian, do you really understand
why you are living in Chu Xiu Chamber?
I do. It's to make me learn and reflect on my actions.
The Empress Dowager gave me the responsibility to teach you.
Now you don't even greet me before you run out.
How will I explain it to the Empress Dowager
if she asks?
Sorry. I was only thinking of going out to loiter around.
It won't create any trouble for you.
It's a small thing to be punished by the Empress Dowager but opposing an order is no laughing matter.
If she really asks,
then I can't help you either.
I know now. I won't do it again.
Xiao Tian, I hope that you can judge the seriousness of the matter.
You are passionate about medicine. If you don't even get to see the priceless herbs in the palace,
wouldn't it be such a waste?
In the palace, there are secretly hidden herbs?
Are they in the Royal Clinic? How come I didn't know about them?
Actually...
The Royal Clinic only has the common herbs.
The priceless herbs and imported herbs, are all in the Harem Chambers.
Really? What special herbs are there?
I heard that Xing Luo Country traded a bunch of herbs,
called Hei Yu Xiang. The effects are unique and unbelievable.
And it's also very precious.
Hei Yu Xiang? Then how can I get them?
Can you get them?
This Hei Yu Xiang is managed by Eunuch Li.
I haven't seen it before too.
If he's the one in charge, then there's no hope.
You can tell the Emperor.
Ask the Emperor to get them from Eunuch Li.
That's it! I'll go tell Elder Brother.
Eunuch Li will surely listen to him.
But if the Emperor comes tomorrow,
you mustn't tell him that I said all these.
Of course! I'm very loyal!
Alright, quickly go to sleep.
It's getting late. I will be going to sleep too.
Xiao Tian,
you mustn't run out secretly again.
Yes, My Lady.
Go. Okay.
Cui Huan, why did you lock me up?
You left Chu Xiu Chamber without permission,
and made me get punished by My Lady.
To play safe,
I will have to inconvenience you.
Even so, you don't have to lock me up.
This is expedient. I hope that you
will not make it difficult for the servants.
Please get Your Lady here.
I will tell her personally.
She has already retired for the night.
Please get some rest too.
Xiao Tian,
you must be mindful of your appearance while eating.
But I'm hungry.
No matter how hungry you are, you can't eat like this.
A female officer in the palace,
must always be prim and proper, regardless of
whether you are eating or walking. Look at Yi Rou.
I have always been eating like this.
You didn't mention it before, why are you so naggy now?
He only hope that you can make some adjustments.
And quickly get used to the life in Harem Chambers.
There isn't an outsider here. Why must we be so mindful?
Aren't you tired of it?
Elder Brother, what's wrong?
Nothing's wrong.
Then why do you look so bitter?
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Elder Brother, have you heard of
an item in the palace called Hei Yu Xiang?
Hei Yu Xiang? I don't think I have heard of it.
I heard that it's with Li Bao Chuan.
Elder Brother, can you get some for me?
Why do you need it for?
For experiments. I heard that
it was produced using rare herbs.
It's a rare medicine brought in from Xing Luo Country.
Is there such a thing?
Then what are its uses?
I am not sure about this.
That's why I need you to get some for me.
So that I can research on it.
Fine. I'll help you ask about it tomorrow.
Xiao Tian, the Emperor has been busy all day.
Don't keep talking to him. Let him have a rest.
You're right. Right.
Your Majesty, this is good. Eat more.
Xiao Tian, this will absolutely taste good. Try it.
No need. I can pick the food myself.
Xiao Tian, the Emperor is offering you food, don't be rude.
Haiyo.
I don't like that dish.
Why are you forcing me to eat it?
If the Emperor likes it, he should eat more.
Xiao Tian, don't talk back to Yi Rou.
Elder Brother, why so strict?
Sister is not even angry.
You are being kept under control here. Yet you haven't learnt anything.
Aren't you making trouble for Yi Rou?
Xiao Tian, we are doing this for your own good.
You must not let everyone down.
What's the matter with both of you today?
First, you say that I am rude, then you say that I talk back.
And now you say that I am letting everyone down.
You are giving me too much pressure.
I don't mean to give you pressure.
I only hope that you can be self-critical.
I didn't do any wrong. Why should I be self-critical?
So much trouble for a meal. I don't want to eat anymore.
Xiao Tian!
Your Majesty, perhaps the pressure on Xiao Tian is too much.
I will advise her again later on.
It's not your fault.
Maybe what you said is right.
She has become spoilt by my doting.
Give her some more time.
I will teach her well.
I must trouble you then.
Your Majesty, it's getting late,
do you want to stay in Chu Xiu Chamber today?
No need.
I haven't looked through all the reports yet.
I have to go back first.
Then I'll be leaving now.
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Open the door! Open it!
Where has everyone gone to?
Open the door- Stop knocking. Stop knocking!
I yelled for so long, where have you gone to?
Excuse me, Miss He.
The Emperor just left.
Everyone was waiting on the Emperor.
That's why we forgot about you.
Miss He, what's wrong?
Did I say something wrong?
Nothing. It's nothing.
Then can you please go and see My Lady?
Okay. Then I'll be going.
My Lady, did you ask for me?
Morning, Xiao Tian.
The Emperor wants you to go to the Imperial Study to get the Hei Yu Xiang.
He got it so soon?
He's really capable.
He knows that you want it fast. So he asked me to tell you early in the morning.
Return after you get them. Don't delay.
It won't be good if the Empress Dowager knows.
No problem.
You just woke up?
The Emperor just left.
He refused to leave.
He just went to attend the morning session with the ministers.
Even though he kept mentioning about his job,
looks like he knows how to skive off work.
The Emperor really cares about his job.
He often discussed with me about the happenings in the world.
He said that with me sharing his burden,
he felt less stressful.
It's enough for him to discuss world affairs with his ministers,
why must he discuss with you?
Yes, that's what I always told him too.
Since he is busy throughout the day,
he should rest well at night.
Then did Elder Brother mention about me?
Of course he did!
He said that I have lost weight because
I have to look after you for these past two days while you are living at Chu Xiu Chamber.
My face is so round. If you stand beside me, of course you will look skinny.
Don't let your imagination run wild. Quickly go.
Don't you want the Hei Yu Xiang urgently?
Yes. Then I'll be going now.
Your servant pays respect to Your Majesty.
Xiao Tian, why are you here?
Last night, after I listened to your advices,
I have reflected on my actions.
I have decided to always be mindful of my appearance and attitude.
Do you think that the way I am now
is good?
Alright. Don't be like this.
I am a little not used to it.
You don't approve of the way I was before.
And now that I have changed, you can't get used to it.
Will you please give your orders clearly so that I can understand what you want?
Don't put me in a difficult spot.
Xiao Tian don't play with me.
Quickly return to normal. It's enough.
Your servant doesn't dare to play with you.
I am only doing things based on your orders.
Alright, enough.
I am at fault for what happened yesterday.
Is it enough for me to apologise to you?
Didn't you want me to look for that Hei Yu Xiang yesterday? I've already found it.
So this is Hei Yu Xiang.
What kind of smell is this?
This smell is so special.
Elder Brother,
did you ask them what are its uses?
I'm not sure about this. I think it energizes.
But Li Bao Chuan wasn't sure about this too.
Xiao Tian, what are you doing?
I'll only know it's effects after I try it.
This can't be good.
Let me try instead. Come, spit it out.
Come. Quick.
Elder Brother, don't worry.
This was brought in by Xing Luo Country, it can't be poisonous.
Furthermore, the founder of medicine could only
find out the characteristics of so many medicine after he tried hundred of them.
What I'm saying is that even the famous doctor had to try the medicine himself.
Then how are you feeling?
The taste is a little strange.
Now? It hasn't taken effect yet. Wait a while.
Xiao Tian, actually what happened yesterday...
It's not that I want you to change or anything.
I only hope that
you can slightly pay more attention to the required rules,
since many people in the palace are watching you.
I know that you are very stressed.
Actually, I was joking around at first
just to annoy you.
It's good that you know.
As long as you improve, even by a little,
I will surely tell the Empress Dowager, so that you can return to the medicine booth earlier.
Xiao Tian, what's wrong?
Xiao Tian. Xiao Tian!
I'll go get Doctor Leng.
Eld-Elder Brother, I'll be fine after I lie down for awhile.
Are you sure?
After the medicine effect wears off, I'll be okay.
Get up.
Yi Rou,
just now the Emperor sent someone to get Hei Yu Xiang from me.
He wanted it to be brought to Chu Xiu Chamber.
This must be your idea right?
Godfather is brilliant.
The Emperor wanted Hei Yu Xiang because of He Tian Xin.
It has nothing to do with me.
So what you mean is He Tian Xin wanting Hei Yu Xiang,
is also your doing?
You-You are a concubine now.
Come, come.
Now, you should be the one sitting here.
Here, take a seat.
I should be standing here.
Godfather.
No, no, that won't do. We can't mix up the rules.
We can't.
Do you know what Hei Yu Xiang is?
This Hei Yu Xiang is a precious medicine imported from foreign countries.
It's quantity is very limited.
Once a person takes it, he will feel light-headed.
But taking it on a regular basis, the user will become addicted.
Gradually, the user will lose his self-control.
Continue saying. Continue saying.
If I'm not wrong,
the thing that you gave me last time
to put in the Emperor's drink,
it's Hei Yu Xiang right?
Aiyah.
I didn't misjudge you.
You have only been in the palace for 10 years, and you became a talented concubine.
You flattered me.
Godfather,
can I get some more Hei Yu Xiang from you?
What for?
To eliminate He Tian Xin.
Xiao Tian, are you alright?
I'm fine.
I just had a nightmare.
What did you dream about?
I dreamed that I was playing in a field of grass.
Suddenly, my surroundings turned dark.
The gatekeepers of hell came to catch me.
When I heard you calling for me, I woke up.
Did this happen because of Hei Yu Xiang?
I don't know about it too.
But the feeling I had just now was very unique.
I felt light-headed yet excited.
And my body felt very weak.
I think we better return this Hei Yu Xiang to Li Bao Chuan. Don't use it again.
Why not give it to me?
Xiao Tian, I feel that this thing is nothing good.
You didn't see how you looked just now.
It's like you lost your soul.
This is not a common medicine.
Of course the effects must be special.
Elder Brother, please let me research on it thoroughly.
I still think that this thing is too dangerous.
I think that this Hei Yu Xiang
has anesthetic and pain killing effects.
Hua Tuo's powder for anesthesia may be related to Hei Yu Xiang.
If I can research on it for a bit,
and come up with a new kind of medicine,
not only will it improve the people's lives,
perhaps headaches like the one that the Empress Dowager experienced, can be cured.
Fine. But you must promise me that
you will not experiment it on yourself.
Thank you Elder Brother.
Come.
What's wrong?
Nothing's wrong. We were just chatting.
Must you chat on the bed?
Xiao Tian was feeling a little unwell just now.
That's why I made her lay down for awhile.
Lay down awhile? The two of you lay down together?
Elder Brother, I have to go back first.
Elder Brother, why is her leg a little weak?
What exactly did both of you do just now?
We did nothing. -Nothing? -Yes.
Let me tell you. You just got yourself a concubine.
If you have nothing to do, go and see your new wife.
Stop looking for Xiao Tian.
Why?
Love is like eating buns.
If you haven't finished eating one and you start eating another, you will choke.
What do you mean?
Women, like men who look abit badass.
They don't like men who are bad-looking.
If you can understand, then good for you. If you can't, nevermind.
Enough. Let's not talk about this.
Why did you look for me?
Initially, I just want to chat with you.
Now, my heart is broken.
If I take it out, it will look like dumpling filling.
I'm going home to eat dumplings.
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Zhang Zhe San? Why is it such a coincidence?
The environment here is not bad.
Octopus Girl? No, why are you here?
I-I just passed by here. I went to buy some things.
Passed by? No, where're the things you bought?
Did you buy a cracker and straightaway put it on your head?
So bad.
I heard that you saved the Empress Dowager.
So you are fine now.
Yes. Why?
And again, I heard that you have become the head-of-imperial-guards.
So you can't live in the palace anymore.
Is this your new home?
That's right. This is my mansion.
You don't see yourself as an outsider?
What is this?
How can you call this a mansion? This is a run-down temple.
Aiyerrr.
What is this? See for yourself.
Save me.
Be careful. I use this to practice martial arts. Don't spoil it.
The way I see it, even a run-down temple is better than this.
This is like a cemetery.
Hey! Those are the new furnitures I just bought!
Even a rubbish ground is better than this!
Xiao Tian, what are you doing?
My Lady, I am conducting a little experiment.
So this is Hei Yu Xiang?
How come you have time to come over?
I heard that you got the Hei Yu Xiang today,
and since I've never seen such a precious herb before,
I specially came to appreciate it.
My Lady, you really know how to appreciate things.
I've given it a try when I was with the Emperor.
You have tried it?
Yes. I wanted to try its effects.
Then how did you feel?
Like I forgot everything in a moment.
Things got very blurry and dizzying.
It's so mysterious?
Actually, it's more powerful than I have described.
This is really good stuff.
I think it must be able to help relieve the patients' pain.
Since its effects are so strong,
then its side-effects must be even stronger.
You must be more careful.
Afterall, it's a herb we are unfamiliar with.
This I understand. To doctors,
to be able to discover a new medicine is a great thing.
I must thank you for telling me about this medicine.
Your welcome. Just be careful.
Sure, I will. I'm very professional.
I haven't been home for so long.
I wrote a letter for my mother.
Can you help me to deliver it?
Of course.
Thank you.
There's no need to be so polite. Then, please carry on with your experiment. I'll be leaving first.
Mom, how have you been?
Did Xiao Shi Tou come by often to eat?
Did Da Fu become more skinny?
Recently, nothing new happened in the palace.
It's just a little busy for me.
So I can't go home for awhile.
Once I am on holiday,
I will rush home to see you.
I haven't gotten into trouble for quite some time. It's an improvement right?
Elder Brother and Second Brother are both safe.
Please take care of your own health.
Help me send my regards to Uncle Tao too. From Xiao Tian.
My Lady.
Xiao Tian, have you eaten?
I haven't. I was so occupied with the experiment yesterday, I forgot about my dinner.
I was so occupied with my experiment that I forgot about my dinner.
Cui Huan,
get a bowl of soup for Xiao Tian.
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Miss He, you are so lucky.
You get to drink the fish soup that the Empress Dowager gave to My Lady.
Recently, the Empress Dowager kept sending tonics over,
to strengthen My Lady's body.
She hopes that My Lady can get pregnant soon.
You chose the right time
to come to Chu Xiu Chamber.
Cui Huan.
Does it taste good?
It's good.
But the taste is a little strong.
The Empress Dowager
specifically asked the Imperial Kitchen to prepare this.
If it tastes good, then drink more. Here.
Xiao Tian, did you stay up very late
to research on the Hei Yu Xiang?
I stayed up until this morning.
Did you get any result?
Not yet.
Then, will you continue experimenting?
Of course! After I tried it yesterday, I felt so good.
Looks like you are quite obsessed with it.
This is not your usual medicine.
I don't think there is any other medicine with the same effects as this.
I must make things clear.
If the experiment is successful,
I will be able to create
a very, very powerful kind of medicine.
Xiao Tian, you are really hyped up about this.
To pursue your dreams,
you are even willing to try new drugs.
What's the matter?
As I talk, the feeling from yesterday...
Seems to have returned. This is Hei Yu Xiang's effect.
How come? Did you take it again just now?
I didn't.
Cui Huan, help Xiao Tian back to her room.
Maybe last night's drug hasn't worn off yet.
You should go back to your room and rest first.
This is weird. The drug clearly wore off yesterday.
I'll walk by myself. I'll walk by myself.
Be careful.
My Lady, this lousy commoner,
doesn't have the good fortune to enjoy good food.
Monitor her. Yes.
It's weird.
This is clearly the effect from taking Hei Yu Xiang.
There must be something wrong with the soup.
How come Sister Yi Rou doesn't feel a thing?
Looks like Xiao Tian didn't care for all of you for a few days already.
It's so messy yet nobody bothers.
Odd, I haven't seen her for many days already.
Don't tell me something happened to her?
My Lady.
Why didn't you rest more?
I feel much better already.
Come, sit.
I can stop worrying since you are okay.
I have something to ask you.
After you drank that soup yesterday,
did you feel weird?
No. Why is that?
I suspect that Hei Yu Xiang was added to that soup.
Surely not.
It's true. After I drank the soup yesterday,
I felt giddy and blurry.
It's as if I lost my consciousness.
This is similar
to the symptoms I displayed after taking Hei Yu Xiang the other day.
The soup was given by the Empress Dowager.
There shouldn't be anything wrong with it.
My Lady, what I meant was,
could it be Cui Huan?
Cui Huan is just a palace maid.
How can she get hold of Hei Yu Xiang?
Could it be that
the drug you took, when you were with
the Emperor yesterday, hasn't worn off yet?
My Lady, the Empress Dowager gave you some soup again.
Here. Xiao Tian.
Drink some soup.
No thanks. I don't feel like drinking.
Cui Huan is my personal maid.
She wouldn't add things into the soup.
Don't think too much and just drink it.
I just woke up so I have no appetite. I'll bring it back to my room and drink it.
Hold it.
If I want you to drink it, you must drink it.
People!
Look after Miss He and make sure she drinks finish the soup.
Yes.
Think carefully. Will you drink it by yourself,
or do you prefer to have them make you drink it?
What I said is true. I water them everyday.
It's better when I didn't. The more I water them, the more withered they got.
How did this happen?
There must be something wrong with the water. There's a stench coming from it.
I checked the surroundings.
Only the water in the herb garden was like this.
I think someone must have altered it.
But it was fine when Xiao Tian was still around.
It couldn't have been altered.
Then how can you explain
the issue with the water?
This... I have no clue at this moment.
But if someone wants to harm Xiao Tian,
he could have just done it directly.
Why must he poison the plants?
There's nothing wrong if you put it this way.
But it has been a few days since I last saw Xiao Tian.
I keep feeling that something is not right.
This won't do. I will go to Chu Xiu Chamber to look for her now.
No, you can't! You are no longer an eunuch.
You can't go to Chu Xiu Chamber.
Are you for real?
It wasn't easy for the Empress Dowager to forgive you.
If you trespass again, and she knows of it,
you will get into even more trouble.
You will be blamed, but the person in a difficult spot will be me.
Alright, alright. I won't go.
Then will it be okay if you go?
Then I'll go take a look.
My Lady, look.
She brought weapons to Chu Xiu Chamber.
Confiscate them. Yes.
Return them to me! Return them to me!
Cui Huan,
Miss He isn't feeling well. Help her to the bed.