~Episode 29~
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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 is not feeling well.
Help her to the bed.
Yes.
Let go... Let go of me!
Xiao Tian, you got dizzy again just now.
You must be too hungry.
Here. Let me feed you.
Don't do it! Don't do it! No!
Make her drink finish the soup. Yes.
No!... No!
Yi Rou pays respect to Your Majesty.
It's alright. Get up.
Where's Xiao Tian?
Xiao Tian said that she's a little bored lately.
So she went out to take a walk.
She will be back soon.
Then where did she go to?
She left hurriedly and didn't mention it.
How was Xiao Tian's performance lately?
These few days, Xiao Tian has been quite impetuous.
She couldn't concentrate on her work and she kept wanting to play.
But don't worry,
I will tame her playfulness.
Xiao Tian has a lively personality.
She needs a little time to learn.
Just let her proceed systematically.
You must not force her before she is ready.
I understand. But the Empress Dowager wants
Xiao Tian to finish learning the palace rules as soon as possible.
I am doing this for her own good.
Your Majesty, do you think that I'm boring?
You would rather stand at the door
than chat with me?
If you don't want to remain here,
then don't force yourself.
When Xiao Tian comes back, I'll ask her to go look for you.
Since Xiao Tian is not back yet,
let's go out and take a walk.
Yes.
Are you unhappy?
This is the first time I've taken a walk with you.
I feel very happy.
What is it?
I think some sand got into my eye.
Come, let me have a look.
Is it better?
Much better. Thank You.
No need to thank me.
You've taken such good care of Xiao Tian during this period of time.
I should be the one thanking you.
I just did what I had to do.
Your Majesty, it's getting late.
Do you want your meal to be sent to Chu Xiu Chamber?
No need.
I'll be going to the Imperial Study later.
Your Majesty, I have something which
I am not sure whether I should tell you.
Say it.
Those two times, you came to Chu Xiu Chamber because of Xiao Tian.
The palace maids have been discussing behind my back.
They say that Xiao Tian is the Emperor's true concubine.
I can tolerate their discussions.
But I have been waiting for you everyday,
from nightfall to sunrise.
But in the end, it was just a disappointment.
Yi Rou, it's been hard on you during this period of time.
It's just that the incident at the Imperial Study that day,
wasn't what I expected.
Our relationship is progressing too fast.
I can't really accept it.
Furthermore, I already have Xiao Tian in my heart.
I wasn't hoping to become the concubine.
And I didn't want to come between you and Xiao Tian.
But... This was the Empress Dowager's order.
I only wish to carry out my duties as a concubine.
I don't mind how many people you have.
I only hope that you
can be more concerned about me.
And ask me a few more questions about my well-being.
Then I will be very contented.
Your Majesty. Your Majesty, something bad happened.
Brother San went to Chu Xiu Chamber to make a ruckus.
Mister Zhang! Why are you pulling my sleeves?
Hold it. Let me in. Let me go in.
No. Hold it.
Woah.
Is that a human-wall?
Must you be like this?
I only want to go in and look for someone. It's not like I am demolishing the room.
Will it kill you to let me in?
Why are you getting all puffed up for? Are you that proud?
This is the concubine's resting chamber.
You are no longer an eunuch.
You can't enter the Harem Chambers as you please.
How come when I was still an eunuch, I didn't know that I had such a privilege?
Fine. I won't go in.
Will it be okay for you to ask Xiao Tian to come out?
I'll just say a few words to her.
Even if I go in, you won't lose a piece of flesh.
Miss He is now being kept under control.
It's not convenient for her to entertain any guests.
No. But the problem is, I'm not a guest. I am her Second Brother, we are very close.
Other than the people living in Chu Xiu Chamber,
the rest are all guests.
No. You little fatso,
you look quite decent
-your lipstick is quite thick-
why are you making it hard for me today?
Let me tell you. I am usually unreasonable.
With just these few of you, I would have gone in already.
The Harem Chambers have rules.
Please mind your own manners.
Fine. I know that my specialty doesn't lie in eloquence.
But let me tell you.
Today, I must see Xiao Tian no matter what.
Careful, don't get hurt.
If I hurt you, take it as I am giving you a make-over.
Leave.
Trying to scare me? I can do it too.
Are you doing it for real?
Scared now, aren't you?
Xiao San.
You came.
Let me tell you, you came at the right time.
You just saved a life.
Okay, okay. Get up.
I want to see Xiao Tian. They said I am a guest.
The Emperor is here. He can't be a guest right?
You must bring me in.
Did all of you treat Mister Zhang rudely?
I only did what my job required.
What kind of job requirement is that?
You are just guarding the door here. Look at the bulky figures of the four of you.
If you weren't wearing these clothes, I wouldn't be able to tell that you are females.
Put down your arm and rest. You are already pespiring.
Are you done?
He's talking about you. Why do you keep talking?
I'm talking about you, Xiao San.
No. I want to see Xiao Tian, but they stopped me. Shouldn't you ask them instead?
This is Chu Xiu Chamber. They are not wrong for stopping you.
You can't enter to begin with.
Didn't I do this to see Xiao Tian?
No matter who you want to see, it's the same. This is the palace rule.
If you don't hold anyone in regard,
Your Majesty, please calm down.
Actually, Mr Zhang
only wants to see Miss He.
I don't mind it.
See for yourself. Even she doesn't mind, so why are you stopping me?
It's a palace rule. You can't barge into the Harem Chambers.
Aren't you worried about Xiao Tian?
The little herb garden had withered to that state.
If she was okay, would she have neglected them?
Xiao Tian is being kept under control in Chu Xiu Chamber.
That's why she can't move about freely.
What do you mean by "can't move about freely"?
She can't move about freely if she broke her leg too.
If I don't see her today, I will continue to worry.
Don't stop me.
I am the ruler of this country. If you still intend to break the rule,
even I can't protect you.
What "ruler of this country"? What "palace rule"?
If anything happens to Xiao Tian,
you can't get her back even with the whole world.
If you are doing this for the sake of Xiao Tian Then dont go
You say its for the sake of Xiao Tian
You only know how to leave her at one side, uncared for,
while you accompany your wife to the garden for a stroll.
This.. This situation is not what it seems
I am an uncouth person. And I don't know how to think.
It was the Empress Dowager who ordered Xiao Tian to reflect here.
I've been pleading the Empress Dowager to be more lenient.
But, if you continue to be unreasonable and barge in,
then you will worsen the Empress Dowager's impression of Xiao Tian.
Dont worry I also hope that Xiao Tian would be out earlier
But you must bear with it. Don't ruin things.
You only know how to plead. To determine the culprit, we need evidence.
The way you do things, nothing will be solved.
You have to understand the situation.
What's there left to understand? I'm only left with the choice to fight.
Let me tell you
If Xiao Tian gets into any danger in there
Or she gets hurt, it will all be because of you
Your Majesty, he doesn't mean what he said.
I know
Since you are already here,
How about resting for a bit
No. I have other things to do.
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Zhang's residential mansion?
These beautiful words must be written by me.
But I have a door plate.
That's right. This is my mansion.
Why are you here so early?
Hey
What are all these junks?
Don't block me. I'm going to throw all of them away.
Its newly bought Wear it tomorrow
This hat has a new design. Wear it.
These are all food for you to eat.
The weather is hot, eat more fruits.
The kitchen has food Remember to eat it
I'm leaving
How did she come in?
I just can't figure out
how she came in.
Hold it.
Father, why are you here? Wheres Ming Qing?
She hasnt been watching you well
I asked some men to lock her up.
Father, I am the one who ran away from home.
Why did you lock her up?
Tell your Father where have you been these 2 days
I was feeling low, so I went shopping.
Xiang Ning, did I spoil you?
You don't even hold me in regard now.
I'm not
Then during these 2 days
Why did you runaway
I didnt runaway
I just wanted to have a free willed life
Father, please let Ming Qing out
Okay?
Unless you tell me where you have been these 2 days
Ming Qing will never be let out
Okay I can tell Father
But I always have to answer your questions first
This time, Father has to answer my question first
What question?
Father did you order Uncle Ma
To send someone to kill Zhang Zhe San?
Who told you that nonsense?
Why would I need to send someone to kill Zhang Zhe San?
You say you didnt
Zhang Zhe San is a wanted criminal
It's common knowledge that he is always up to no good.
But I did not order anyone to kill Zhang Zhe San
You really didnt?
Xiang Ning, what kind of attitude is this
You dont even believe your own Father?
Uncle Ma and I are both esteemed court officials.
If both of us are capable of being so daring that we forget our manners,
and do things by ourselves,
then wouldn't the world be messed up in a knot by now?
Then why were the Law Enforcement Department tags found
on the assassins who tried to kill Zhang Zhe San the last time?
You
You how did you know about this
You have to answer my question first
You ran away from home
To be together with that Zhang Zhe San?
I didnt
Xiang Ning, you have greatly disappointed your Father
Its Father that has gotten me disappointed
From the start to the end,
You're actually avoiding my question
I already said
I didnt order anyone to kill Zhang Zhe San
Your Uncle Ma saw you grow up
You should understand his personality
But the assassin confessed Uncle Ma's involvement and in turn, Uncle Ma confessed your involvement.
It was you who ordered someone to kill Zhang Zhe San
Uncle Ma told you this?
Thats right
I dont believe it, Its true
If Uncle Ma really did say that
It was him who comitted the crime And is trying to push the blame on to me
Didn't you say yourself that you believe in Uncle Ma just now?
Under this kind of situation,
perhaps Uncle Ma has been blackmailed by someone.
Then Father really didnt do that?
I didnt
Okay if Father really did not do it
Then swear to god, under Mothers name
You Your Father didnt commit any wrongs I will not swear to god
If your conscience is clear, why can't you swear it?
Xiang Ning
How can your Father act like a child
And say things like that to joke about
As long as Father swears to god I will believe in my Father
You are being absurd.
You''re actually too scared to swear to god
You're actually lying to me
Ever since i was a child its always been the same
You have never placed me in your heart
Shut up!
It was you wasn't it?
If it wasn't for me who went to save Zhang Zhe San
Zhang Zhe San would have been brought to a place For you to be killed
What? Say that again
It was you who saved that Zhang Zhe San
Thats right
These days i have been with him the whole time
Hit! Go ahead hit me again
Aren't you scared that Mother is Up there looking at you right now
I will never forget
the day the Emperor came to search our house.
You made me carry the account book on my self.
In your heart
those dirty money are more important than me!
Xiang Ning
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Where do you want to go?
Capture her! Yes
Let go! Let go! Let go! Let go of me
Why did the drug suddenly wear off? Search her.
Yes
My Lady, I found a needle.
How should we deal with her now?
Increase the drug dosage.
Yes
Why are you doing this to me?
What did i ever do wrong
You didnt do anythng wrong
You are just in my way.
It's your fault for obstructing my progress to becoming the Empress.
There's no need for you to be alarmed.
The reason why I made friends with you
in the first place, is to get closer to the Emperor.
How is that possible? You are so good to me
You even took the beating for me.
And you helped me so many times.
I already told you everything And yet you are stil so naive
Then dont blame me
Blame yourself for being dumb
Take her out Yes
Leave leave
Your minister pays respect to Your Majesty. Please rise.
Did Grand Secretary Zhao give you a new order?
Yes. We met this afternoon.
Then who is the next person he wants to assassinate?
Zhang Zhe San
He wants you to kill Zhang Zhe San
He didn't say it directly. But he said that
He never wants to see Zhang Zhe San again
How did you reply
I replied according to what you told me to say.
I told him that it's difficult to carry it out. And that I need some time.
Did he give you the order in hand-written form?
No, Your Majesty
If Grand Secretary Zhao urges me to take action,
how should I reply?
Try to delay it.
If there's any changes,
I will inform you then.
I obey your commands.
If...If you get any lead,
report to me immediately, without delay.
Yes, yes Your Majesty
You may leave
Understood
Lady Concubine.
We pay respect to Your Majesty.
Wheres Xiao Tian?
Xiao Tian she left
Its raining so hard, where did she go?
Yi Rou doesnt know either
Xiao An, send an order
All of the palaces maid and eunuchs
If anyone sees Xiao Tian, inform her that
I am waiting for her at Chu Xiu Chamber. Yes.
Please forgive me for the crime of deceiving you.
Xiao Tian is inside here.
Why did you to me
Yi Rou has a reason
What reason?
Xiao Tian got addicted to Hei Yu Xiang.
Yi Rou will bring Your Majesty To see Xiao Tian right away
But Your Majesty has to be ready for this
The way she behaves... It can't be helped.
Your Majesty please come
Move away, move away
Let go of me! Hurry get her hurry hurry
Let go
Stop! Stop
How can all of you treat her like this?
Your Majesty, we had no choice.
If we don't tie her up, she will harm someone.
How did things turn out like this?
Xiao Tian Your sister know you must hate me
But i did it for your own good
Let go! Let go of My Lady!
Xiao Tian let go Xiao Tian
My Lady! My Lady!
Quickly tie her up! Hurry!
How are you?
Quickly! Stop moving!
If I knew she would become like this,
then I wouldn't have given her the Hei Yu Xiang in the first place.
This is all my fault.
I failed to guide her. Please punish me.
It's not your fault.
I really didn't think that things will become like this.
It's been hard on you.
I intend to send Xiao Tian back to the Royal Clinic.
And let Doctor Leng deal with this.
It's not like I didn't think of this method before.
But if word of this gets out,
it won't be good to Xiao Tian's reputation.
Furthermore, if the Empress Dowager knows this,
then Xiao Tian won't be able to remain in the palace.
Why not leave Xiao Tian to me?
I will try my best to help her get rid of her addiction.
And give her a chance to turn over a new leaf.
Yi Rou, you treat Xiao Tian so well.
I must thank you on her behalf.
As long as Xiao Tian is fine,
I don't mind the hardship.
Oh right. Just now Xiao Tian scratched you.
Are you hurting?
No, it doesn't hurt.
Your Majesty, it's raining outside.
Why don't you stay over at Chu Xiu Chamber tonight?
I haven't finished reading a few more reports.
I have to go back first.
My Lady, this time He Tian Xin is dead meat.
Even the Emperor believed that she took Hei Yu Xiang.
From today onwards, nobody will ever
fight with you to become the Empress again.
How should we deal with He Tian Xin
next?
Continue to increase the drug dosage,
until she can't quit her addiction.
Who is it?
How did you let her get out? Chase her down.
Yes.
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Quick! Let's go over there and see! Hurry!
That way! Hurry up!
She's there! She's there! Chase after her!
Hold it! Quick! Stop!
Elder Brother! Elder Brother, please save me!
Help me, Elder Brother! Quick, quick!
Help! Elder Brother! Hurry!
Tie her up quickly!
Quick! Let me go! Move quickly!
Elder Brother! Help!
Let go! Stay still!
Let me go!
My Lady.
What did I say the previous time she escaped?
You said,
if people with eyes can't look after her,
then we don't need the eyes.
Then what should you do now?!
Please have mercy on us! Have mercy!
We will not let her escape again!
Please have mercy on us!
For the next two days, you can forget about eating. Yes.
Tidy up the things and fix the window.
Yes. We will obey.
If you want to do it this way, then don't blame me.
The victor will be the king. And the loser will be the villian.
It's better for you to give up earlier!
Yi Rou pays respect to Your Majesty.
Please rise.
Thank you.
Your Majesty, why did you come here suddenly?
Nothing much. I thought of Xiao Tian this morning.
So I came here to take a look and see if she's okay.
She's fine. She is resting in her room.
What's wrong with your hand?
It's nothing. Just a small wound.
My Lady, why don't you tell him honestly?
What's there to tell me honestly?
Cui Huan, don't talk too much.
Wait a moment. What happened exactly?
Xiao Tian wanted to escape.
When we were tugging each other, I got hurt a little.
Was that a scratch?
Xiao Tian broke the bowl,
and used the shattered pieces as a weapon.
When did this happen?
About an hour ago.
Then did she...Did she escape?
The palace maids found her after much difficulty.
She is in her room now.
Yi Rou, it's been hard on you.
You got hurt so many times
because you had to look after her.
Your Majesty, don't say it like that.
What you are concerned about, is what I should care about too.
Since I didn't look after Xiao Tian properly,
I feel sorry about it.
Please forgive me.
Quickly get up.
This isn't your fault.
Actually, I should thank you instead.
You took such good care of Xiao Tian.
What is there to forgive?
Thank you.
I wish to see her.
But she is resting.
It's okay. I won't disturb her.
Your Majesty, please come this way.
Your Majesty, I was afraid she would run out again.
That's why I hardened my heart,
and tied her up like this.
Xiao Tian, I won't blame you.
Don't worry.
I will surely help you get rid of your drug addiction.
Yi Rou,
let's go take a rest first.
So that Xiao Tian can rest properly too.
Cui Huan, take care of her.
Yes.
Yi Rou, what's wrong?
Nothing.
It must be because I didn't get any sleep as I had to deal with Xiao Tian the entire night.
That's why I feel a little dizzy.
Let me help you back to your chamber to rest.
Thank you.
Come. Slowly.
Careful.
Rest early. I'll go back first.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty.
Can you keep me company? A little while will do.
Aren't you feeling dizzy? Then you should rest early.
This is the first time you came to my room.
I can't bear to sleep.
Your Majesty, do you know that
I have liked you for 10 years?
At that time, I just entered the palace.
I couldn't adapt and I felt bored.
That lasted until the first time I met you.
Was it?
But at that time we were still children.
How could we have known what it's like to love someone?
It's true.
The first time I met you was at the Practice Hall.
You were practising martial arts with the guards.
But you ordered the guards not to go easy on you.
You looked so imposing.
Sometimes,
I would peek at you while you were studying.
You were very smart.
Before your teacher could teach you, you already understood everything.
Sometimes, you even asked questions that your teacher couldn't answer.
But, I was aware of the difference in status between us.
So I could only secretly...
Secretly look at you.
Unknowingly, it's been 10 years already.
Yi Rou, I've neglected you during this period of time.
I'm sorry.
It's alright.
Next time, I will come more often to accompany you,
to look after you, and to make it up to you.
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