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Bro.Zhu, why are you here
I'm waiting for you to come back
After you left
I can't calm down.
I was thinking
whether what
I had said just now
hurt your feelings.
Yes, you did hurt my feelings
Just kidding
How can I be so narrow-minded
You've kept the thing
in your mind for so long
It's good that you're not angry
I forgot to ask you jus now
Did you find anything
at Oboi's mansion
Nothing particular.
I did discover two boxes of letters.
It's messages
between Oboi and other ministers.
Really?
Are there any letter to Kangxi?
When Songgotu saw the letters
he cherished it very much
And brought the letters
To the Imperial Study
And handed them to Junior Long
When Junior Long
saw the letters
his expression
was just
as serious as yours
It was pretty scary
That's great!
Why are you so happy
with the two boxes of letters?
Sister Huan.
You don't understand
the significance of these letters.
Oboi has been controlling the royal court for so many years
Officials are all eager to flatter him
These letters
must have involved
some dark secrets.
If Kangxi starts to investigate
based on these letters
the state will be shaken
by a political earthquake
and officials will start to panic.
This kind of chaos
will be
a great opportunity for us.
I see.
But
brother Zhu
if the state suffers chaos
is it a good thing
for all its people?
Of course it's a good thing
Only by forcing them
out of Shanhai Pass
can we revive
our Ming Dynasty
and have peace again.
Will this be like the white vengeance?
Is Kangxi going to carry out a cleansing
to his ministers?
There must be many soldiers hiding
in the Emperor Garden.
How come
I never heard anything strange?
At this rare occasion of a bright moon
and when I have some leisure time
I want to enjoy this moment with you guys
by drinking to the moon.
My beloved ministers
Let's drink up together.
Thank you your grace.
It's been 9 years
since I ascended the throne at 8.
But it's first time
I enjoy such a beautiful night
with you guys
my be-loved ministers.
Before I rise to the throne
my power
was limited by Oboi.
It was hard
for me to enjoy the moon
and drink with my ministers
even if I wanted to.
Here it comes.
Now we are talking.
Your majesty
I sincerely congratulate your majesty for removal of the traitor.
For bringing the state affairs back on the right track.
We are truly happy about that
long live your majesty.
I invited you guys tonight
to the imperial garden
to not only enjoy the moon
but also
watch a short drama.
I found these two boxes
were found from a secret chamber
in Oboi's home.
Can you all
Guess what
the boxes contain?
Your majesty, we are guilty.
What are you all doing?
I haven't read
any of them
since I just discovered them
this afternoon
from Oboi's home.
It's tung oil inside the bottle.
What is he doing?
Today...
I want to...
say something
from my heart.
I can't say it
in the royal court
only here
to the gentle breeze and bright moon.
We're all ears for your majesty's instructions.
I know that
before tonight
you were loyaol to Aisin Gioro
to me
but even more to Oboi..
I don't blame you
because Oboi has had real authorities for many years.
If you don't court him
you would be like Suksaha
who ended up dead
together with all of his families.
Your compromises
contributed to the survival
of the Qing empire.
So...
I' let bygones be bygones.
But since tonight
you must pledge your allegiance
only to Aisin Gioro
and to me.
Our brilliant emperor.
Long live our emperor.
My grandson
do you know
how many
ministers' wives come to see me today?
I...
I have no idea.
For the whole day
the Palace of Benevolent Peace
had not been peaceful.
There are...
with over forty
ministers' wives visiting.
Some came with requests
all of which I turned down
Grandma
I'm afraid
their true intention
was to find out
how I was dealing with
the two boxes of letters
discovered from
Oboi's home.
Yes!
These people
were all pretty shrewd
not exposing
any of their true intentions.
But only
asking vaguely related questions.
So...
So I played dumb.
If you give them
a certain answer
they would not have to
worry for the whole day.
Those people...
You and I
know exactly
what they were up to.
To be honest
I know that
you will forgive them.
But...
what I didn't expect
was your burning of these letters
to remove their worries
and win their heart.
Thanks to
your teaching and instructions.
Grandson.
You really grow up.
In the future
If you are mature enough
on your romantic relations with others
and don't mess up
then I'm relieved.
What?
Kangxi burned
all those secret letters?
It surprised me that.
What a strong enemy he is.
Oboi's cruelty
is nothing
compared with Kangxi's wit.
This time...
We misjudged this time.
Bro. Zhu
should we give up
facing such a strong enemy?
No.
We can not surrender to
a strong enemy.
We have to find ways
to defeat him.
The world...
is ours
not his.
Xuan Ye
You little bustard.
Although I'm a tOx horn
in your side.
I'm still one of the Royal Eight Flag Youth
from the Qing Empire.
Our conflicts
won't shake the foundation of the Qing Empire.
But the brother sister Li
are different.
Their unknown background
and strange behavior indicate.
Maybe
that they might want to overthrow the Qing Empire.
Litter Xuan Ye
You are
indeed good for nothing.
You surrendered
to Li Yihuan's beauty
and was manipulated
by Yihuan and her brother.
Our country
which we fought for
will be ruined with your hands.
I would love to see
ow you're gonna
h face our ancestors.
I'm here.
Junior Long
why are you in a daze?
I was thinking about
what Oboi told me
that day in his cell.
What did he say?
He said...
That he already
knew of my plan
before the operation.
Someone told him about it.
Who?
Who would do that.
He said it was your brother.
Not possible!
Oboi...
never gave up dividing us
even before his death.
I'm sick of that.
Junior Long
you aren't buying his lies.
Right?
Am I that stupid.
No you're not.
I...
I was his carefully selected pawn.
He threatened me with tonifying pills.
While offering to adopt me
as her daughter.
Carrot and stick indeed.
So...
he must
have been surprised to learn that
I was by your side after all
and hated me to death.
I'm with you on this
My brother.
But can you tell me
who you really are?
I...
I am Li Yihuan
your Lady Attendant.
You know
what I'm asking about
you and your brother's identity
background
and about the reason
your masters
have trained
you so well.
You see...
You said you are not tricked.
But clearly
you don't trust us now
do you?
I had no doubt
in you guys
just carious.
Junior Long
you have to know that
the people like us.
We have our own rules.
My masters
are all tying to be anonymous.
Our people have their own rules.
I can not disobey them.
I have to keep my word.
At the same time
I don't want to lie to you.
How about this
if you trust us
then we will stay here
and serve you.
If not
We...
We will
leave the Forbidden City
and never return
OK£¿
My bother
I'm just asking.
If you don't want to talk
then don't.
Only employ those you trust.
I trust you two
naturally.
Oboi...
placed many spies
in the palace.
It was highly possible
that the squire
who poisoned me
that disclosed the information to Oboi.
Oboi was just
trying to frame you two.
Relax
I'm not going to fall for Oboi's plan
to sow discord between us.
You're right.
My bother
your hand hasn't recovered
so you'd better stay at the Yongle House
and rest well.
I have to
deal with the relieve work
for Shanxi's drought
and hunt down Oboi's remaining gangs.
So...
I don't have much time to accompany you.
I see.
Kangxi...
asked about our identities today.
Apparently he was suspicious of us
due to Oboi's advice.
So...
You have to be cautions.
Don't show flaws.
It's nave to believe that
he would wholeheartedly
regard you as his brother
and friend.
But he said
to trust the one he employs.
I think he trusts us.
You are the only one
who believe his lies.
Kangxi
took the throne at eight
and grew up
in this complicated royal family.
His plan to purge Oboi
shows that his shrewdness
is beyond our imagination.
Our mutual kindness
is merely an excuse
to use each other.
Junior sister.
Big Bro. is right.
You are clever
But...
but too easy to trust others.
Did you forget
how KangXi used to cheat you?
Sister Xue
I can't believe that
the emperor would lie like that.
Why can't the emperor lie?
He is the
true master in lying
Or...
how did he manipulate everyone
to serve him?
Junior Long
are you lying to me
and using me as well?
Songgotu.
Yes!
Yihuan won't tell me
her true identity.
What do you think?
Your majesty
ministers like me and Mingzhu
all house some aids
and staff
some of whom
are from the circle of swordsmen.
Those people...
They won't
disclose their backgrounds
which makes them mysterious.
This might be an unwritten rule
among them.
I...
I seldom
dig too deep with them.
Just...
just take advantage of their talents
and control them using their weakness.
Sounds reasonable.
Never mind where the hero comes from
as long as you know how to control them.
Yes.
You are right.
Yihuan's honesty benefits me
it's really
better then her lies
right?
Right, your majesty.
I think...
Oboi was trying to alienate them.
Only time will tell
whether they are truly loyal.
A brilliant emperor
like you
will never be fooled.
And...
I'm also
keeping an eye on them.
OK!
And
Oboi's words
are between us.
Others
especially my grandma
or Yihuan and her brother
must not know of it.
Understand?
Yes sir.
I understand.
Your servant
bows before your majesty.
You're welcome
get up.
Thank you my queen.
Leave us
Uncle.
where
does that Li Yihuan come from?
She has no background
but the emperor let her serve
as the Lady Attendant
and gave her a house
in the harem.
Nondescript!
She sets an unpleasant
precedent in our empire.
My queen
These words...
keep these words between us.
Don't say it
in public.
If the emperor heard you
he won't be pleased.
He never
lay an eye
on other women but me.
I don't feel good about this.
Don't worry
my queen.
Li Yihuan is ethnic Han
and was betrothed.
So the emperor's feelings for her
won't threaten the queen.
The emperor
only likes her for now
and later
he will discard her.
Also...
Li Yihuan
help us
defeated Oboi.
Our main task now
is hit Oboi
when he is down
making sure that he won't survive.
Other things
just waiting...
After this.
let's deal with it.
Uncle is right.
I...
I'll be quiet for now
It's scorching.
It hasn't been raining
since I got here from the Pearl Valley.
It's so hot
that even the lotus can't stand it.
Lady Attendant
here you are.
The emperor wants you to go for dinner.
Rencently Shanxi and Zhili have been suffering from severe drought.
We are not having meat any more.
The emperor are also fasting
to pray for the rain.
Asking me for dinner?
Could it be...
Is he preparing
a feast for me?
Lady Attendant
Not even the queen
has this honor.
The emperor really favors you
more than others.
Thank you eunuch Li.
See you later
Hurry!
Litter girl
Don't be too excited
just look at the grand secretary
who used to enjoy more favor than you do.
Now...
he is waiting to face the gallows in prison.
Lady Attendant is here, your majesty.
My regards
your majesty.
Aren't you hungry these days?
Come
take a look at what I prepared for you.
Roast duck.
My mouth is watering.
Your salute
look's good.
Your manner is gone
once you see food.
Food is the paramount necessity of people.
You ordered
for the removal of
extravagant silverware
until it rains
with the exemption of
empress dowager
and some elderly concubines
for the late emperor.
What's happen?
And while
we are starving to death.
But you, your majesty.
You dare having a roast duck
behind our back.
I called you
didn't I?
Take a look!
Your meal is the same with ours
except for the roast duck.
How?
Am I
a liar
and an asshole
in your mind?
Look!
I didn't say that.
The drought in Shanxi
and Zhili
created many refugees.
I said
even the emperor
needs to suffer with the people.
So...
I'm fasting like this.
Lady Attendant
since you are recovering from the injury
you have no idea that
the emperor is being prudent
like the people.
Empress dowager
can't let the emperor suffer like this.
So she
ordered the roast duck for him.
This is not only the decree of the Empress Dowager.
But also
Empress dowager
shows her love for me
which I can't refuse.
But I don't want to
disobey my vows
to pray for the rain either.
You love roast duck
the first time I met you.
So...
I need you here
to eat it for me.
My emperor
you are starving.
Your attention
is finally on me
rather than the duck.
Don't make fun of me.
Since I am starving.
Are you worried about me?
Of course.
You are the dragon.
Your health
is of paramount importance.
I'd like you
to call meJunior Long in private.
Junior Long.
How about...
we split
the roast duck.
No.
I swore
to the gods
that I would be fasting
until it rains.
I can't break my promise
and cheat the gods.
Why are you staring at me?
Something wrong with my face?
I just realized that
Junior Long is quite handsome.
Really?
When we first met
you called me
a tyrant
a stupid tyrant.
And also loathed
by all the women.
So it's a fat chance
that you praised me.
Junior Long
I think...
Raining or not
and eating the duck
are separate issues.
I don't believe in gods that much.
But since we are sworn brothers and sisters
we share happiness and woe.
If you don't eat it
I won't eat it.
We keep the promise
to the gods together.
Really?
Yes.
You don't believe me?
What do you think I am
a hungry dog?
Ok!
My bad!
Please...
eat these simple food with me.
But...
I have to
take this duck away
Or...
I will change my mind.
Junior Long
the drought
is most severe in Shanxi.
Will our frugality
help them there?
So...
I've already ordered Shanxi governor Liu Dezhao
to build shelters for refugees
and open the government barn for disaster relief.
The royal court
has allocated some funds
and asked local officials
to dig wells
to help people fight the drought.
When I was twelve
my home suffered a drought
with no autumn harvest that year.
So I went to dig wild vegetables
with my villagers.
I'll never forget
the suffering of starvation.
It's really bad!
What you are talking about
I remember that drought
But...
not as severe as this one.
So...
besides disaster relief measures
I also
transcribe Buddhist texts every night
to pray for the rain.
Transcribe Buddhist texts?
Your majesty
my hands
are better now
how about I help you
with the transcription tonight?
OK!
Please!
So good!
Junior Long!
Wake up!
Help!
What happened?
What about the hand
Your majesty.
You need to take care of your health
Lady Attendant
please stop the emperor
from harming himself.
He says
the drought is his fault.
He punished himself
by using his own blood
as ink
when transcribing the Buddhist texts.
Shut up
Hurry!
Eunuch Li, Doctor Li.
The emperor's pulse is not normal.
He worked tirelessly
and was exhausted
these days.
Plus, he ate too little.
But he shouldn't be weakened like this.
He used his blood as ink
to write the Buddhist script.
Loosing that much blood
made him extremely weak.
I see.
Your majesty
must take care.
I'll prescribe some medicine
to help nourish your blood.
Your majesty.
You need to eat
and rest.
It won't work
unless the gods give us rain.
Ok, I'm fine.
This thing...
You must keep it secrete
and not tell this
to my grandma.
I take back what I said about you before.
You are a good emperor.
Doctor Li
go brew the herbs for the emperor please
Excuse me.
My bother
you're not firm enough.
I just lost a little blood
and that
makes me a god emperor?
How to do?
Being a qualified emperor
is the most unfathomable technique
in the world.
It's never that easy.
I know little about that
But...
but I see that
you are trying really hard
and that's enough.
Having a heart but no strength
will make no wise emperor.
Fine.
I have to continue
with the transcript.
Alright
you take a good rest.
As sworn brother
blessed with the same.
I will carry the burden for you.
Although
My blood is not as precious as yours
but my prayer
is sincere like yours.
Right
if our prayer is sincere
it doesn't matter
whose blood it is.
If we transcribe the text together
god will definitely hear our prayers.
Finally finished
all done!
My brother
Huan'er.
Junior Long.
Look
I used my blood
its all done.
What's my reward?
Me as a gift
do you like it?
Nonsense.
We are praying for rain right now.
If god knows
he will question your sincerity.
Let have a look at your work.
Oh man
I finally realized
why you didn't dare to write
on the restaurant wall that day.
You really
need to learn from me
on handwriting.
Of course!
As the emperor
your calligraphy must be excellent.
On the other hand
my writings won't be collected
or sold.
So it's ok to be bad.
And...
God won't be so picky.
The wind blows beautifully
Getting me stuck in the prosperous world.
Love brings the raging sandstorm.
Hatred is nothing, but a life-long care.
Your majesty.
Great news.
It's raining! It's raining!
Let's go
Getting me stuck in the prosperous world.
Love brings the raging sandstorm.
Hatred is nothing, but a life-long care.
I want to be the apple of his eye
and offer him my purest wishes.
The bright moon shines over me
Leaving me the love I'll never regret.
Yihuan
the gods
must have heard my prayers.
Our blood transcripts
must have touched the gods.
I have to thank you.
This downpour
will save our people
in the Qing Empire.
Junior Long
I'm so happy!
Getting me stuck in the prosperous world.
Love brings the raging sandstorm.
Hatred is nothing, but a life-long care.
I want to be the apple of his eye
and offer him my purest wishes.
The road in memory full of flowers.
Blooming sunshine all my lifetime
I want to be the apple of his eye
and offer him my purest wishes.
The bright moon shines over me
Leaving me the love I'll never regret.
I want to be the apple of his eye
and offer him my purest wishes.
The road in memory full of flowers.
Junior Long
I want you to have this.
Thank you for your efforts
to save the people!
Your majesty
you promised me
If I don't want
you will not to force me on this.
I thought
you liked me.
Why are you rejecting me like this
I admit that you are a wise emperor.
But I also think
you are the man
women are not worth loving.
You won't have me
because of your childhood sweetheart?
He might never come back to you.
What if...
he married another woman out there?
He won't abandon me
Why are you trusting him like that?
This is not about him.
You and me are not possible
even without him.
If...
I were not the emperor
but your sworn brother Long San
will you accept my love?
As long as
you are in the Forbidden City
wearing the imperial robe
with all your concubines
you are still the emperor.
I don't want to
share my lover
with all the other women.
OK!
If I'm only an emperor
to you
I now order
you to be with me.
Your majesty.
When
did a reliable emperor like you
become so childish?
You said...
How can an emperor
love a married woman?
Now...
I don't want to be a good emperor any more
just a bad emperor and a womanizer.
Your majesty!
Li Yihuan, you
Your majesty
I'm so sorry if I offended you again
please forgive me.
I don't know how do deal with you
What's wrong?
Caught a cold?
Why were you
so intimate with him.
I didn't.
You think
Kangxi is the one?
You hold him.
Can he protect
and take care of you?
It was a misunderstanding that day.
Junior Long was so exited
by the rain.
So...
I couldn't reject his hug.
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