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Yes. Go now. Yes. Everyone’s pregnancy is really quite different. Consort Shu vomited heavily when pregnant. Noble Consort Jia has abundance of energy in pregnancy. You don’t vomit but you do have dizziness. But you can’t not eat. For the royal fetus, you must eat some. When Empress Dowager came to see me, she said when she was pregnant with the two high princesses, she did not have good alert mind. She told me to rest a lot. But… Empress, Consort Yu and Consort Shu is here. Have them come in. Yes. Sister. Let me see. You can’t feel anything now. It’s not even showing. I’m glad nothing happened to you at Yongshuo Palace. Or else what if the fetus was harmed? Yes. Sit. Sister, you care about His Majesty and being a pair of spouse too much. That’s why Yongshuo palace incident happened. Luckily you are fine health wise. The ones who deserved to be punished got punished. Let’s not talk about that stuff now. Yexin, bring the item. Yes. You made so many? So elegant. Since I began to serve His Majesty, I kept these for you. Just one a year, sewed with the best fabric. I always thought if I keep doing it, one day one year you might be pregnant. Hailan, I am so grateful you have this thought. Rong Pei, store it well. Yes. Now I hope you can birth a royal prince safely. To have a playmate for 5th and 10th prince. Sister. You must be remembering 10th prince. The duke and duchess of Xianqing are trustworthy people. I hear 10th prince is already showing improvement. Don’t worry too much. I know. Yihuan, have an orange. Thank you, Sister. What do you want to eat? Apple? Sister, you’re the pregnant one. You should eat. I can’t eat anything. So you’re saying my health is all fine? Your Majesty is strong in health and there’s no need to take on extra nourishment anymore. Then before, I was feeling lack in energy. Even a tiger snores sometimes. So imagine us. Your health needs slow management. Just that some are brash and take on body-fevering items to you as tonic. Just for a temporary effect. I think you just need to rest quietly a few days and you will see result. No wonder Empress was angry. Everyone is trying to be a cluster of flowers. Only Empress is the snow that awakens your wits. I have another matter to report. Go ahead. I went to Duke of Xianqing’s manor and saw Duchess is diligent in caring after 10th prince. 10th prince is not only healthier, his facial coloring is better and he seems stronger too. That’s good then. That’s good. 10th Prince and I are both well and I worry no more then. – Jiang Yubin. – Present. When you have the time, go take 10th prince’s pulse often. You must help this child recover. Yes. Qi depressed harming the liver. Mistress, you must put yourself at ease. I don’t get to see His Majesty and even the interior bureau is languishing in their attitude to me. Even my mother and Zuolu. They are putting their hands out seeing silver now of all times. Even if I have silvers, they’ve dugged them all out. The old madam doesn’t know. That everything costs money in the palace. Or else we can’t summon anyone. This silver flows out like water. You don’t have muc either. I don’t pray for a rich maiden family. I just wish they can be more tender-minded. Now there’s no one who can help me. Who can I depend on? Mistress, don’t be too upset. We can go ask Eunuch Jin Zhong to help us find a way. Mistress, have some porridge. It’s getting worse. It’s because you’re not focused. Tomorrow is His Majesty’s draft day. Can you paint well? His Majesty is holding a palace woman draft on the occasion of Empress Dowager’s 60th birthday. It’s a proper event. It’s good that Consort Ling and them got punished so His Majesty can visit you a couple of times. But if the draft is done and the new people all come? This isn’t your matter to meddle in. Mistress, I just worry for you. His Majesty isn’t someone who indulges in extravagance. He’s reigned for so many years and it’s his first draft. By the old rules, it should be a draft every three years. Then there wouldn’t be a place for me in the harem long ago. We should remember the goodness of His Majesty. The few Gege’s I had in mind were all dropped after couple rounds. Not pretty enough? His Majesty said not to select daughters of any powerful official. The ones from merit-contributed families in dynasty founding can’t be selected. If the ranking is overly low, not to select. Emperor is really being so cautious. Tomorrow’s the official day of the draft. Empress is pregnant and shouldn’t be exhausted so she can’t go. His Majesty already invited you to come to the hall selection. His holding a draft on the account of my 60th birthday. But he won’t let me ask about it. Then let him just be the boss over it. Daughter of Zhuo, Straight Yellow Banner vice commander, Bulcha Clan. Daughter of Albuchi, manager of interior of Straight Yellow Banner, Albu Clan. Daughter of Langsuohe, exterior staff from Bordered Yellow Banner, Boshuo Clan. Daughter of Bordered Yellow Banner Governor, Ershun, Xilingjie Rou Clan. Daughter of Baitanafuo of Bordered White Banner, Lin Clan. Abbahai Tribe. Daughter of Demuzisicchak, Bayergos clan. Bordered Blue Banner vice commander Enai’s daughter, Zhang clan. Straight Red Banner treasure, Kangshen’s daughter, Kang clan. Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com These three new people are paying their respects to Your Highness. Greetings, Your Highness. Peace and happiness to Your Highness. Rise. Take a seat. Thank you, Your Highness. Now that you have entered the palace, we will be sisters in the future. Its the 60th birthday of Empress Dowager. It will be livelier when there are more people. You are petite and pretty. It will get interesting. Noble Lady Ke, don’t restrain yourself. This is the best Longjing tea. You should try this too. I remember that Noble Lady Ke was born in Mongolia. You are still not used to the tea from the south. I’m used to drinking tea with milk. I wasn’t considerate enough. I didn’t think of this. The three of you, don’t laugh. Consort Fei is only considerate towards His Majesty. She doesn’t look at anyone else. I wasn’t feeling well. Are you satisfied with Jingren and Xianfu Palaces which were arranged by Consort Yu? I thought that after leaving the grassland, I will never see it again. I didn’t imagine that the Xianfu Palace that I’m living in, has a style similar to my home town. I find it very accommodating. It’s good that you are satisfied with it. You can start to learn the rules on how to serve His Majesty. Yes. Empress Dowager. The three new staff have already done their formalities. They have been rewarded. These three young ladies that we have invited, they are generous and polite. They seemed law-abiding. Seems like the Emperor is tired of the intrigues in the harem. Those chosen candidates are law-abiding. Even if the Empress is pregnant, we don’t need to worry anymore. Empress Dowager, why would you worry about them? Your 60th birthday will be here soon. The different dukes and marquises have sent their gifts. And His Majesty has also sent some precious gems. You should choose them when you have the time. Look, that bear skin that you are sitting on, was personally hunted by His Majesty in the Mulan Hunting Grounds. The fox skin that was delivered yesterday, it was personally sewed by Her Highness and Consort Yu. The Emperor may be estranged from me but on the outer surface, he’ still attentive. He even asked the Ministry of Rites to make me a title. Today, the Internal Affairs Department had the internal cabinet look at it. The words are ‘Kang Hui Dun He’. Not bad. [Kang – healthy; Hui – benevolence; Dun – kindhearted; He – harmonious] His Majesty loves to keep his image. He doesn’t dare to let the people of the kingdom remark that he’s not filial. Your Majesty, my snowman is done. Dot the eyes for him now. Look at how playful you are. Consort Ling is here. What do you think of this? You did it very well. Your Majesty, let’s go for barbecue meat. It’s interesting to eat during snow. Your Majesty, go in and warm your hands first. I will tell them to carve the meat. Fine. [ Xianfu Gate ] – Greetings, Consort Ling. – Greetings. Imperial Concubine Ke, I brought some live wild ducks. They are good for soup and barbecue too. You can decide. I’m here to take part in the fun too. Thank you, Older Sister. But not anyone can take part in this fun. I’m a Mongolian. As for the greasy taste of the barbecue, would I dare to include you? Could it be that little sister will be pushing people away like this? Older Sister, don’t worry. His Majesty is doing well here. We are just eating barbecued goat meat, and won’t drink any deer blood wine. I have already thanked you for your hospitality. As for live wild ducks, use them for yourselves. Okay, close the door. Don’t let the smell of the barbecued meat gets out. [ Xianfu Gate ] She’s just a junior newbie and she dares to look down on me? Mistress, don’t be angry with Imperial Concubine Ge. It’s not worth it. I wouldn’t dare to be angry with anyone. Who are they? Noble Consort Jia is going to give birth soon. They are probably going to get the midwife for her. Seems like Her Highness is going to give birth soon too. I heard that His Majesty have already issued a decree to let Her Highness’ mother, to enter the palace to be with her during the birth. Why can’t I be pampered? Everyone is doing so well and being pampered for giving birth. Mother, get up now. Quick. Mother, sit. Your Highness, this is not permissible. No need to stand on ceremony. As a rule, only when you are in your eighth month, your mother can then enter the palace to serve you. Look, I’m only in my sixth month and His Majesty has allowed you to enter the palace. I can tell that His Majesty dotes on you. Mother, why are you looking at me this way? I’m happy looking at your pointed stomach. It seems like it’s a boy. The Imperial Physician said that it’s a girl. Which Imperial Physician said that? Is it accurate? It’s the one and only Imperial Physician Jiang who has been serving me. There shouldn’t be any mistake in what he said. That’s fine too. Flowers blooming first before bearing fruits. You will be giving birth to a royal child. How’s the Empress fetus? To reply Your Majesty, Her Highness and her fetus are doing well. She’s already in her sixth month. Do you know if it’s a boy or girl? To answer Your Majesty, the pulse of the fetus is still faint. I can’t evaluate yet. Sometimes, the pulse is strong and it seems like a boy. But Her Highness used to have dizzy spells. The fetus… From the subtle pulse of the fetus, it seems to be a girl. Forget it. I wasted my time asking you. I’m going to visit her now. Yes. This child is really strong. It kicked me. It’s happy to know that you are here. Of course, it’s good if it’s a boy. It’s also good if it’s a princess. Your Majesty have two princesses. Princess Jing married into Mongolia. I would like to have a princess. A princess is caring. Yes, a princess is caring. Hence, you stitched pink clothes. Of course, a princess must wear pink clothes. Pink is good. Isn’t a princess good? It’s good. I didn’t say that it’s not. I wonder what you want me to do. Nothing. I was only concerned about you. Is your daughter doing well from the medicine which I brought you from the Imperial Physician’s prescription? She’s doing well. I heard that your son has grown up. He has to strive for a good future. These money will be useful. Thank you, Mistress Ling. The womb of Her Highness Empress now is quite big too. She surely will need you during her childbirth. What do you think of her chances? Mistress Ling, I dare not. That is not someone else. That is Her Highness Empress. I am just asking. Her Highness Empress is the mother of the empire. It is also her first child. His Majesty and Empress Dowager are very concerned about it. I dare not allow any mistakes to happen. Serve her well then. Yes… Leave now. I will take my leave. By the way, His Majesty has an affinity for venison lately and there’s nothing else. Venison restores yang energy. Yes. His Majesty is tired and weak lately. So he had the imperial kitchen prepare venison. Your Highness, let’s go back to the palace. The mistresses should be arriving to seek your wellness. Continue to serve him well. I send off Empress with honor. What’s wrong, Your Highness? Nothing. Ten thousand peace to Empress. Get on up. Thank you, Empress. In a few days, it will be the lunar new year. We will be praying at Anhua Hall. Don’t miss the auspicious time. We will honor your order. Sit. I heard His Majesty’s been tired lately. We need to pray diligently for His Majesty’s royal health. His Majesty is unstable health-wise and 10th Prince is also unstable. This time we do need to pray properly. After Concubine Mei died, we did not have a proper funeral. I want to have a ritual for her too so let’s do it at the same time. But that cunning woman. Why does she need to transfer to the next world? Concubine Qing, when she was alive, she owed you indeed. But what she did may not have been her true intention. And she was also punished. So now she’s done and the fire is out. To let her go in ease. It’s a token of our attachment together as people who serve His Majesty together in the palace. Empress, your words. Concubine Mei ruined Concubine Qing so she can’t have kids. Everyone in the palace knows. She also acknowledged it. How is it that you’re saying it’s not her intention now? I heard when she died, it was you who sent her off. I wonder if she said something to you, Empress. To cause you to have a tenderness for her. Concubine Mei did say many truths to me. I do feel she was pitiful indeed. Such a venomous person. What truth is there? What true words is there to speak of? Concubine Mei said she did ruin Concubine Qing and it was her truth. She also told me it was due to her pain of losing a child that she lost her sense of awareness. That’s a truth. Concubine Mei also said the kids in the palace are pitiful. From her child to Concubine Yi’s child, to Empress Xiaoxian’s 7th Prince. We don’t know who put a hand in it to have them die unfairly. That’s the bigger truth. Concubine Mei and Concubine Yi’s children were foul play involved. But 7th Prince was born weak so he contracted the pox. Yes. 7th Prince had his nurse maid develop pox. So he contracted it and died early. The whole palace knows it. What’s unjust about that? I was thinking that it was true that the pox was going around in the palace. But Changchun Palace was undisturbed. 7th Prince was weak since birth. Everyone who served him was always cautious. The nursemaid never left Changchun Palace either. How is it that she of all people got the pox? Getting the pox isn’t something anyone can predict. It’s true. Concubine Mei told me before her death, that she once met Imperial Noble Consort Huixian’s maid, Moxin. Later Moxin got the pox and died and Concubine Mei was fine. But instead it was the nursemaid and 7th Prince that got the pox. This is indeed unpredictable. What’s there to speak of? Can’t be that Moxin went to see the nursemaid and got her pox. Pox, if you must blame, we can only blame on her being unlucky. Noble Consort Jia, you mean, it was 7th prince who deserved to die? If it wasn’t for 7th Prince dying early, Empress Xiaoxian would not have died out of sorrow. You mean, 7th prince and Empress Xiaoxian, are just unlucky? I never meant that. Why must you rile on, Consort Ling? Noble Consort Jia, you yourself said that. Who riled you? Noble Consort Jia, what you said earlier. They were very contemptful towards Empress Xiaoxian and 7th prince. You’re targeting me on purpose now? A person should despise himself before others. Can you blame others, Noble Consort Jia? Empress, Noble Consort Jia speaks so disrespectfully. I deem it a matter that cannot be ignored. We ask Empress cast disciplinary action on Noble Consort Jia. To right the palace rules. Get on up. Noble Consort Jia, you spoke improperly. And dishonored Empress Xiaoxian and 7th Prince to the glare of the six palaces. I will punish you to paint one hundred sutra flags for Empress Xiaoxian and 7th Prince and deliver them to Shenshui Imperial Burial to repent. Before that, you are banned from exiting Qixiang Palace. Empress, you pick on me on purpose. I will go plead my case with His Majesty. The harem matter is in Empress’s control. Noble Consort Jia, you committed a wrong and you want to bother His Majesty? Noble Consort Jia, Empress is already being very generous with you. Noble Consort Jia, don’t worry. I will brief your action today to His Majesty. And I’ll see how His Majesty will handle it. Noble Consort Jia, this way, please. Noble Consort Jia is so pompous. She should have been punished long ago. You all go back to your own palace. Bidding farewell. Ruyi, Noble Consort Jia spoke improperly. You disciplined her and it’s only natural. To have her pay tribute to Empress Xiaoxian and Yongcong is understandable too. But Noble Consort Jia and Empress Xiaoxian were close. It was after Empress Xiaoxian passed away that Noble Consort Jia started to harbor greed for harem power. But it doesn’t mean she brought harm to Empress Xiaoxian and her son. You still believe Empress Xiaoxian’s death and 7th Prince’s early death, Noble Consort Jia was innocent from those? According to your words, the words of Concubine Mei before her death, actually she only confessed she did it. She didn’t say it was Noble Consort Jia and you didn’t tell me until a few days later too. I fear you had some reservation too. Even so, before Yonghuang died, he mentioned Noble Consort Jia. Concubine Mei’s parrot was poisoned to death by Noble Consort Jia too. I can’t help but be suspicious. Ruyi, only suspicion but no evidence. I can’t touch her with that. It’s because of the Yu clan? You can’t talk to me like that. I knew you’d say that to me. Your Majesty, if one day Noble Consort Jia is truly proven to have committed such heinous crimes, you won’t still indulge her, right? If that day truly comes, I have my measure. After she paints the sutra streamers, I will have her pray with blood pokes too. To show her repent and earnestness. Yes. Mistress, you must endure it. Since Empress said we should remember Empress Xiaoxian. We should just remember. Don’t anger your health away. This time, she… She was easily calculated by me when she was alive. She’s useless in death too. Let’s see, Empress. Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com Your Majesty, you’ve been looking at that for so long. Please rest a bit. Alright. I do feel dizzy in the head and eyes from it. This is calming tea prepared by Jiang Yubin for you. Please drink up soon. Your Majesty, don’t read anymore. Go rest in the room a bit. Alright. [ Yongshuo Palace / Yonghe Palace ] His Majesty elevated so many first and second class attendants. And he’s sought more attendants than before. Yes. I’m aware of it. I take my leave. His Majesty should be careful of his health. Don’t over worry. I have a happy news for you. Suoxin is pregnant. Really? I went to the royal medicine bureau this morning to get medicine and ran into Physician Jiang. Physician Jiang said Suoxin is pregnant. But the fetus is not stable. So Physician Jiang is asking to leave the palace to look after her. Tell Physician Jiang, to take good care of Suoxin and he needn’t rush to come back to the palace to his post. Yes. Empress, Noble Consort Chun is here. Greetings to Empress. Sit. Thank you. I came today over a matter. Empress, this isn’t something I should tell you actually. But it’s just that His Majesty is too exhausted over state matters and lacks energy. He has shortness of breath in the middle of the night and seems weak. He took medicine but saw no result. I really worry a lot. What medicine is His Majesty taking? It was prescribed by the royal physician’s court. I don’t really know. I will persuade His Majesty to cherish his health. Then I will trouble you. How is my pulse? Your Majesty, all is well, and nothing of issue. But my energy is so much worse than before. Your restorative tonic is seeing no result. Jiang Yubin, you’re getting incompetent. Your Majesty. I am cautious of your royal health. I do not dare to use overly fierce medicines. And I don’t dare to be too eager for success. If the medicine is too potent it will harm your health. It needs to be done slowly. Useless. We have so many sika deers in the ranch. I remember the late emperor used deer blood mixed with alcohol. Your Majesty, deer blood is indeed capable to restoring your blood and energy. And pairing it with alcohol will fortify the potency. But if used too fiercely and it’s unsuitable to your disposition, I fear to use it. Forget it. You go seek other good medicines. If still no result, you needn’t stay at the royal physician’s court either. Yes. This deer blood wine is really useful? Deer blood wine restores blood and energy. High officials and nobles all love to use it. Just that this deer blood wine is too fierce. His Majesty was tired from all the state affairs. So they are afraid he can’t withstand it and cause more harm. Other than deer blood wine, there’s nothing else? Nothing. Just this is the most effective. Mistress Ling, before you have kids, preserving his pampering of you is the highest priority. Your Majesty, rest up a bit before you read more. Let me get you some milk tea. Let me help you up. Your Majesty. It tastes different from what the imperial kitchen makes. Your Majesty is sharp. This was made personally by Consort Ling. She’s skilled. Consort Ling is worried about your health and toil. She made this especially for you. Actually I also think, this Consort Ling, if she prepared deer blood wine, she should bring it in together. Having the two together will be most effective. Where did Consort Ling get deer blood wine? You forgot, Your Majesty? Consort Ling is from Shengjing. In the past, our ancestors all drank this in late fall and early winter. That’s why Consort Ling makes it. Did you want to go try it at Yongshuo Palace, Your Majesty? Alright. Let’s go to Yongshuo Palace. Yes. Mistress, have some porridge and rest. I won’t. Mistress, you haven’t ate all day. Drink a bit. I’ve been locked up in the palace for so long. Like I’m in jail. Who has the appetite for it? Mistress. You’re… You can’t be pregnant? I remember your menstrual has been delayed for so long. And you’re having nausea and trouble. I must be. This is so familiar. It must be. Great. Who’s going to do this! Don’t get angry. I will go report it now. Wait. No. Not yet. I just got pregnant. My fetus is not stable. I can’t be consumed with dealing with Empress and harm the fetus. Empress sees me as her thorn in the eye that needs disposed. I just endure more. Until the fetus is bigger and I will go tell His Majesty then. You’re toiling. I didn’t birth 9th prince. I will preserve this one for sure. Lately in our attendance, we can sense His Majesty is lacking in focus and very tired. Sometimes he’s obviously drunk. How do we do deal with this? Listen. You all go. What’s wrong, Your Highness? I feel a bit dizzy. I will fetch the royal physician. Not yet. How’s the investigation? Your Highness, I hear His Majesty asked for deer blood from Physician Jiang. But Physician Jiang is too fiere and could harm him so rejected him. But I found out Yongshuo Palace is getting fresh deer blood from the rank daily. Consort Ling is getting deer blood? Can’t be that she’s brewing deer blood wine for His Majesty to drink. His Majesty couldn’t get it from Physician Jiang. But I fear someone else is trying to court His Majesty’s favor with deer blood wine. Where is His Majesty right now? He’s at Yongshuo Palace. Let’s go to Yongshuo Palace. I didn’t know your phoenix sedan was approaching. I’m sorry I failed to meet you outside. Where’s His Majesty? His Majesty… He’s drunk and asleep. You brewed deer blood wine and had His Majesty drink it? Empress, His Majesty wants to recover. And I want him to be cautious of his health too. But I can’t dissuade him. You sure know how to peel off blame. His Majesty wants me to be there and I can’t disobey. If you can’t dissuade His Majesty, you could easily come to me or Empress Dowager. But you indulge His Majesty to act in however way because you have an ulterior motive. Empress, I deserve your scolding. But please think of His Majesty’s reputation and you please return to your palace to rest first. His Majesty said he will come see you when he’s better. You’re a consort but you dare to chase Empress away? Consort Ling, you are really too bold. I don’t dare. His Majesty is drunk and slumbering through court sessions. But you not only do not admonish, you use it as chance to seduce and court his favor. Can you handle the crime of seducing your master? I know my wrong. Empress, what brings you here? I greet Your Majesty. All get up. I just drank some wine. It’s nothing major. Empress, don’t worry. I have served you many years and never have I seen you drink in the broad daylight. Maybe because I have been tired lately and so I need to loosen up a bit. Your Majesty drinking wine to loosen the body is nothing for me to speak about. Just that the consorts brewed deer blood wine wishing for a quick fix. But deer blood wine is overly warming and your health is weak. I really worry that your health will be harmed instead. Empress. I know your thinking but as I said already. This matter is over. It’s broad daylight. All scatter. All go back to each palace. What’s wrong? You didn’t hear me? Your Majesty, they are kneeling because they know they are wrong. You will release them so easily? Empress is so unbending. No wonder they are dread you. Your Majesty, it’s my fault. I’m at fault. Your Highness, Sanbao brought sobering tonic. Let’s have His Majesty drink it while it’s hot. No need. I vomited badly earlier. I won’t drink it. I said I won’t drink it. Your Majesty, you drank so much wine so you should drink some sobering tonic to balance. I said I won’t drink it. Your Highness. Your Highness. If you’re angry, I won’t talk more if you want to punish me. Just that you don’t cherish your own health and it pains me. I am tired today. I will rest here at Consort Ling’s place. Empres, you go back to to your palace and think quietly what you did wrong too. Consort Ling, go back with me. Everyone else, stop watching and go back to your own. You promoted me as Empress, saying my bold and direct speaking is not a fault. If you blame me, I shall kneel to be punished. What is this doing of yours? You kneel by yourself then. Your Highness. Why bother this suffering? If the husband doesn’t cherish his health, can’t the wife say a few words to him? Even if he’s the emperor, and I’m the subject. Can’t I persuade? Your Majesty, don’t get angry. How long does she plan to kneel? Your Majesty, if you don’t make a move first, Empress won’t dare to move. She’s threatening me out of her title as Empress? Your Majesty, Empress is very devoted to you. Just that, she’s speaking improperly due to anger. She’s delusional now. Royal Mother tries to manage me. Even Empress is the same now. [ Yongshuo Palace ] [ Yongshuo Palace ] – Your Highness. – Empress. Your Highness. What’s wrong? What’s wrong, Empress? Your Highness. – Empress, wake up. – Your Majesty. Empress. Empress, what’s wrong? Ruyi. Your Majesty. Her Highness fainted. Ruyi. Get Royal Physician. Empress. Wake up. Your Highness. I drank the sobering tonic. The alcohol stink should be gone? I can’t really smell any alcohol anymore. I don’t know if I will reek to her. How is she still not awake? Empress is tired. Let her sleep more is good too. Your Highness. Your Highness? She’s awake. She’s awake. Ruyi. – Ruyi. – Make way. Ruyi, you’re awake. What’s wrong? Why is everyone smiling? You’re pregnant. Jiang Yubin. Empress, don’t worry. Your pregnancy symptoms weren’t obvious because it’s a first. But from your pulse, you are indeed pregnant for a few months. – Really? – Completely certain. This is your first pregnancy. You must be extra cautious. Alright. Jiang Yubin. Empress’s pregnancy. It’s all to your care. If anything goes amiss… Then my life I shall spare. Good then. You all leave. Yes. I take my leave. Ruyi. Today at Yongshuo Palace, I drank too much wine. If it weren’t for me being pregnant, you would’ve still been mad at me. Don’t be mad at me anymore. The child will be unhappy too. You know, I’m not someone who indulges in wine. I am also not someone who doesn’t care about court affairs. I drank deer blood wine. It’s because I feel lacking in energy lately. So I wanted my body to be stronger. To break the omen of clashing with 10th prince told by astrology office. Your Majesty, you care too much about the astrological sign. Your Majesty, you are in your prime. These days, you just got too tired from the court matters. You can use medicine to restore your health. You will get better. I know I’m in my prime but my royal father also died in his prime. These days, I dream of my royal father often. I feel startled when I think about it. Late Emperor was too eager for a quick fix that he overtook golden elixir. It’s the instant things that really hurt your foundation. Alright. I know now. You be assured and nourish the fetus and birth a royal heir to me. That’s the utmost priority. I will nurture the baby well. But the harem matters, I can’t ignore them. Consort Ling was wrong to seduce me to gain favor. Let’s do this. Starting today until the day our child is a month old after birth, I will take away all their green tags. I won’t allow them to tend to me in bed. How is that? You cherish your health. Is the best consolation to me. What ominous place is that Yongshuo Palace? Empress never got pregnant but how is she pregnant outside Yongshuo Palace? I know. I heard Empress is pregnant. His Majesty got angry at Consort Ling and the bunch and banned them all from serving him in bed. That cheap whore Ling. I was too tender to not dispose her then. Now comes Empress and her pregnancy. Who will cherish mine? Mistress, as long as you birth a prince, who won’t cherish us? Empress’s child. Who is to know if it’s a girl or boy. A girl is useless. This must be a boy. Must. Lixin. Since my fetus is stable now. Empress is pregnant with her own first child, she won’t have the time to worry about me. You go tell His Majesty. That I am pregnant and asks for protection of baby. Yes. Your Majesty. Your Majesty, it’s Consort Ling calling you. Your Majesty. Your Majesty. It’s not fair. You can’t do that. Your Majesty, you and Empress blamed me wrongly. Please listen to me explain. Consort Ling. Your Majesty. Stop. Your Majesty, I’ve already served you. I don’t know how I made a mistake. Then it’s my fault? Of course not yours. Then it’s Empress’s fault? I don’t dare. Then it’s got to be your fault. Your own fault, you shoulder it yourself. Your Majesty. – Consort Ling, please get up. – It’s unfair. Raise the sedan. Your Majesty. Your Majesty. Rong Pei, I’m really pregnant? Of course. Your Highness, today, you asked me that about 7 or 8 times. I didn’t take any conception medicine and just like that I am? You’re so giddy. I am not too giddy. I just don’t dare to believe it. You will have a child and you and His Majesty will have your knot undone. Then it’s all well. Your child is the child of the legitimate wife. His Majesty is so happy and he went to Fengxian Hall to report it to his ancestors. The knot between me and His Majesty has come undone. But His Majesty, lately. His knot of worrying getting old. I don’t know if he can undo it. Who can’t be spared from aging and ailments? His Majesty already consented to you today. That he won’t drink deer blood wine anymore and he will work hard to restore his health. He’s so happy to learn of your pregnancy. His Majesty will surely cherish his health and be restored. I hope His Majesty understands it’s inevitable that we age and our health gets weakened. How’s that linked to the clashing between father and son foretold by the astrology office? His Majesty will understand. Your Highness, this baby of yours did not come easily. You must cherish your health that much more. Don’t think of others. Just rest and do what’s best for the fetus. I will sleep. [ Fengxian Hall ] Royal Father. Step-Empress Ula-Nara is pregnant. I can finally get another legitimate son. To my age now, I don’t know why but I’m startled over aging and ailing. But no matter what, I will gather my wits, and not be so scared anymore and I will cherish my health. Your Majesty, Qixiang Palace reports Noble Consort Jia has been pregnant for over three months. – She is asking to stop the paining of the sutra flags so she can rest for her fetus. – Really? Royal Physician already took her pulse so it shouldn’t be wrong. This is good news. We shouldn’t let Noble Consort Jia toil. I’ll go tell this news to Empress. Yes. How is the medicine prescribed to you by Physician Jiang? The effect is slow but I do feel better and more alert. That’s good then. Your Majesty, Empress, Noble Consort Jia is here. Greetings to Your Majesty, to Empress. Get on up. Thank you, Your Majesty. Noble Consort Jia is three months pregnant. The royal heir is a priority so you needn’t paint any sutra flags. Thank you, Your Majesty, Empress. Your Majesty, last time I painfully lost 9th Prince. This time, I will certainly nurture my pregnancy so as to not suffer anything amiss. I’m glad you understand. Empress is generous. She’s generous with you out of care for you and the child. I remember her grace. I’m going to Cining Palace to pay visit. You nurture your pregnancy well, Noble Consort Jia. Yes. Bidding Your Majesty with wellness. Emperor is longing for a legitimate son. Empress is pregnant and that’s a great happiness indeed. It’s blessing of Great Qing. Empress, at her age, to be pregnant with a first child. She must be very cautious. Royal Mother, don’t worry. Everyone in the palace will look after her first child prudently. Emperor treasures royal heir. It’s only natural I worry about Empress. Just that next time, don’t let what happened at Yongshuo palace happen again. I understand my fault. I troubled you to worry. The imperial family puts royal heirs as priority. The ones serving you should be prudent. Now Empress and Noble Consort Jia are pregnant. Noble Consort Chun and Concubine Wan aren’t young anymore. Concubine Shu never recovered after labor and Concubine Yu has not serviced you for long. Consort Ling and Concubine Qing are both under punishment. This big harem. Not many can serve you anymore. Each ducal house has been sending people in each year. Each bureau has offered women in too. But I left them in Yuanming Garden without paying attention. These women are usually not pure in their motives. We might get ourselves a spy on us instead. Yes. Who wants to place a spy by their side? Emperor, since you became emperor, you did not hold a draft. Now we have so few in the harem. All the beautiful women of the world should come to the forbidden city, no? I wasn’t going to make a big deal originally. But now I do think it’s time to do a draft. You needn’t worry about it, Royal Mother. This matter, we have the interior bureau and censor office that can manage this. You needn’t worry. If nothing else, I will take my leave first. Bidding Your Majesty with honor. Fujia. Look at that. Emperor and I are so distant. Emperor is easily suspicious. Why not just let it go and enjoy your retirement instead of this? All those years of mother and son relationship end up like this? This emperor is of this disposition. Who can say anything. Daughter of Zhuo, Straight Yellow Banner vice commander, Bulcha Clan. Daughter of Albuchi, manager of interior of Straight Yellow Banner, Albu Clan. Daughter of Langsuohe, exterior staff from Bordered Yellow Banner, Boshuo Clan. Daughter of Bordered Yellow Banner Governor, Ershun, Xilingjie Rou Clan. Daughter of Baitanafuo of Bordered White Banner, Lin Clan. Abbahai Tribe. Daughter of Demuzisicchak, Bayergos clan. Bordered Blue Banner vice commander Enai’s daughter, Zhang clan. Straight Red Banner treasure, Kangshen’s daughter, Kang clan. Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com These three new people are paying their respects to Your Highness. Greetings, Your Highness. Peace and happiness to Your Highness. Rise. Take a seat. Thank you, Your Highness. Now that you have entered the palace, we will be sisters in the future. Its the 60th birthday of Empress Dowager. It will be livelier when there are more people. You are petite and pretty. It will get interesting. Noble Lady Ke, don’t restrain yourself. This is the best Longjing tea. You should try this too. I remember that Noble Lady Ke was born in Mongolia. You are still not used to the tea from the south. I’m used to drinking tea with milk. I wasn’t considerate enough. I didn’t think of this. The three of you, don’t laugh. Consort Fei is only considerate towards His Majesty. She doesn’t look at anyone else. I wasn’t feeling well. Are you satisfied with Jingren and Xianfu Palaces which were arranged by Consort Yu? I thought that after leaving the grassland, I will never see it again. I didn’t imagine that the Xianfu Palace that I’m living in, has a style similar to my home town. I find it very accommodating. It’s good that you are satisfied with it. You can start to learn the rules on how to serve His Majesty. Yes. Empress Dowager. The three new staff have already done their formalities. They have been rewarded. These three young ladies that we have invited, they are generous and polite. They seemed law-abiding. Seems like the Emperor is tired of the intrigues in the harem. Those chosen candidates are law-abiding. Even if the Empress is pregnant, we don’t need to worry anymore. Empress Dowager, why would you worry about them? Your 60th birthday will be here soon. The different dukes and marquises have sent their gifts. And His Majesty has also sent some precious gems. You should choose them when you have the time. Look, that bear skin that you are sitting on, was personally hunted by His Majesty in the Mulan Hunting Grounds. The fox skin that was delivered yesterday, it was personally sewed by Her Highness and Consort Yu. The Emperor may be estranged from me but on the outer surface, he’ still attentive. He even asked the Ministry of Rites to make me a title. Today, the Internal Affairs Department had the internal cabinet look at it. The words are ‘Kang Hui Dun He’. Not bad. [Kang – healthy; Hui – benevolence; Dun – kindhearted; He – harmonious] His Majesty loves to keep his image. He doesn’t dare to let the people of the kingdom remark that he’s not filial. Your Majesty, my snowman is done. Dot the eyes for him now. Look at how playful you are. Consort Ling is here. What do you think of this? You did it very well. Your Majesty, let’s go for barbecue meat. It’s interesting to eat during snow. Your Majesty, go in and warm your hands first. I will tell them to carve the meat. Fine. [ Xianfu Gate ] – Greetings, Consort Ling. – Greetings. Imperial Concubine Ke, I brought some live wild ducks. They are good for soup and barbecue too. You can decide. I’m here to take part in the fun too. Thank you, Older Sister. But not anyone can take part in this fun. I’m a Mongolian. As for the greasy taste of the barbecue, would I dare to include you? Could it be that little sister will be pushing people away like this? Older Sister, don’t worry. His Majesty is doing well here. We are just eating barbecued goat meat, and won’t drink any deer blood wine. I have already thanked you for your hospitality. As for live wild ducks, use them for yourselves. Okay, close the door. Don’t let the smell of the barbecued meat gets out. [ Xianfu Gate ] She’s just a junior newbie and she dares to look down on me? Mistress, don’t be angry with Imperial Concubine Ge. It’s not worth it. I wouldn’t dare to be angry with anyone. Who are they? Noble Consort Jia is going to give birth soon. They are probably going to get the midwife for her. Seems like Her Highness is going to give birth soon too. I heard that His Majesty have already issued a decree to let Her Highness’ mother, to enter the palace to be with her during the birth. Why can’t I be pampered? Everyone is doing so well and being pampered for giving birth. Mother, get up now. Quick. Mother, sit. Your Highness, this is not permissible. No need to stand on ceremony. As a rule, only when you are in your eighth month, your mother can then enter the palace to serve you. Look, I’m only in my sixth month and His Majesty has allowed you to enter the palace. I can tell that His Majesty dotes on you. Mother, why are you looking at me this way? I’m happy looking at your pointed stomach. It seems like it’s a boy. The Imperial Physician said that it’s a girl. Which Imperial Physician said that? Is it accurate? It’s the one and only Imperial Physician Jiang who has been serving me. There shouldn’t be any mistake in what he said. That’s fine too. Flowers blooming first before bearing fruits. You will be giving birth to a royal child. How’s the Empress fetus? To reply Your Majesty, Her Highness and her fetus are doing well. She’s already in her sixth month. Do you know if it’s a boy or girl? To answer Your Majesty, the pulse of the fetus is still faint. I can’t evaluate yet. Sometimes, the pulse is strong and it seems like a boy. But Her Highness used to have dizzy spells. The fetus… From the subtle pulse of the fetus, it seems to be a girl. Forget it. I wasted my time asking you. I’m going to visit her now. Yes. This child is really strong. It kicked me. It’s happy to know that you are here. Of course, it’s good if it’s a boy. It’s also good if it’s a princess. Your Majesty have two princesses. Princess Jing married into Mongolia. I would like to have a princess. A princess is caring. Yes, a princess is caring. Hence, you stitched pink clothes. Of course, a princess must wear pink clothes. Pink is good. Isn’t a princess good? It’s good. I didn’t say that it’s not. I wonder what you want me to do. Nothing. I was only concerned about you. Is your daughter doing well from the medicine which I brought you from the Imperial Physician’s prescription? She’s doing well. I heard that your son has grown up. He has to strive for a good future. These money will be useful. Thank you, Mistress Ling. The womb of Her Highness Empress now is quite big too. She surely will need you during her childbirth. What do you think of her chances? Mistress Ling, I dare not. That is not someone else. That is Her Highness Empress. I am just asking. Her Highness Empress is the mother of the empire. It is also her first child. His Majesty and Empress Dowager are very concerned about it. I dare not allow any mistakes to happen. Serve her well then. Yes… Leave now. I will take my leave. Mistress, you don’t have that much money, that you didn’t even give anything to your maiden family. How come you gave it to her? She did not agree to work for us. This Nanny Tian will be useful. We must try to win her loyalty. She will be of use in the future. How is it? The fetus is very healthy and strong. Everything is fine. That is good. How is Suoxin? She will be delivering our child soon. Is it a male or a female? It looks like a girl. What about mine? The wish of His Majesty will come true. Actually, I don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl. If it’s really a prince, I must be more careful. Why? I don’t want His Majesty to be happy too early on. The more I don’t want others to be upset too early on. If others will try to guess if your child is a boy or a girl, they can only investigate your appetite. Sour for a boy, spicy for a girl? The beliefs of commoners have a basis. Rongpei, did the governor of Sichuan recommend a chef? Yes. He just arrived. Let him serve me. Everyday, serve some fresh and spicy food. I understand. I’m choking to death. Choking to death… Your Highness, the food made by that chef recommended by the governor of Sichuan is so delicious. All are so spicy. I find it very delicious and not that spicy. Mother, eat something not spicy. Your Highness, someone from Qixiang Palace is here. – Let her in. – Yes. Greetings, Your Highness Empress. Get up. Why did Noble Consort Jia make you come here? I’m very good in making sour almond biscuits. My Mistress loves to eat them the most. My Mistress remembered that you are pregnant, so she especially asked me to send some over. What Her Highness Empress hates to it the most right now are sour foods. Mistress said that the taste of a pregnant person is usually bitter, so eating something sour can make it more appetizing. Your Highness Empress, have a taste. It’s good if Your Highness will love eating sour. Thank you for the good intentions of Noble Consort Jia. Just accept it first. Yes. I will take my leave then. Empress was really not interested on those sour almond biscuits? Could she be pretending? I don’t think so. Her Highness Empress felt unwell just by smelling those almond biscuits, and the food on the table were all spicy food. The scent was really overwhelming. Looks like she might be having a girl. Mother, are you that afraid for Royal Mother to bear me a little brother? [Fourth Prince, Yongcheng] Silly. That Third Prince Yongzhang is a useless person. Other than him, you are the eldest and most promising, hence, His Majesty favors you a lot. But in the future, if a legitimate son gets born, I fear that your days won’t be that good anymore. Even if it really gets born, he’s just a baby. Why must I fear him? That is indeed right. But His Majesty puts much importance to a legitimate prince. It’s better that she give birth to a princess. Yongcheng, you have what you have now because His Majesty considered the Yu Clan. If you became successful in the future, you must remember the blessings of Duke. Mother, you’re overthinking. What if Royal Mother will successively get pregnant? The sight of a woman… Her Highness Empress loves eating spicy food so much. It must be a princess. Indeed. Sour for a son, spicy for a daughter. In every pregnancy of Noble Consort Jia, she loved eating sour food. During lunch, she would eat a plate of pickled vegetables from her hometown and a bowl of sour fish soup. Noble Consort Jia is really blessed with good luck. All her children are princes. It’s not easy for Her Highness Empress to be pregnant, but it’s a princess. His Majesty dreams of having a legitimate son. Don’t know how disappointed he will be if it’s a princess. Noble Consort Jia and Her Highness Empress got pregnant at the same time. If Noble Consort Jia gives birth to a prince, and Her Highness Empress give birth to a princess. Won’t Noble Consort Jia be more favored by His Majesty? It’s out! It’s out! It’s a prince! It’s the 11th prince! Which palace had a prince? It’s too early for Her Highness Empress to give birth. Noble Consort Jia has given birth. It’s a prince! It’s the 11th prince. – 11th prince… – It’s out! It’s the 11th prince! 11th Prince, Yongxing. Do you like the name given to you by your Royal Father? Your Royal Father loves you so much. If Her Highness Empress gives birth to a princess, His Majesty will love our 11th Prince more. This morning, I even saw the Internal Affairs Department delivering fabrics for baby’s clothes to the palace of Empress. If it’s not pink, it’s purple. From now on, don’t let 11th Prince stay in the palace all the time. Carry him more often to Yangxin Palace. Let His Majesty see how adorable his son is. Yes. But going back to it, His Majesty still loves our Fourth Prince the most. Of course. Yongcheng is the first son of His Majesty after his ascension to the throne. He is also the most outstanding. Of course, he likes him the most. Your Highness Empress, this is the best offering site. Look, we’re done digging the joyous pit. It will be a fortunate place where the clothes of the imperial child will be buried. You are the astronomer. You have dug so many joyous pit for the consorts of the imperial harem. Wherever you say is good, I believe it. Thank you for your praises. I do not deserve them. Bring those over there. This symbolizes good fortune for someone who is about to give birth. Your Highness, the Internal Affairs Department sent ten lantern Momo and water Momo each. They are all waiting for you to choose from. – Just choose two who has both a son and a daughter and works meticulously. – Yes. There is one Nanny Tian who I heard was very good in delivering the child of Consort Shu. Nanny Tian will surely be around. That’s good. Give instructions for them to live in Yikun Palace and wait for my labor. Yes. The Bureau of Imperial Physicians also sent 6 imperial physicians who will attend to you in succession, just to be sure. Where is Rongpei? Gugu Rong is currently busy. I’m done testing them with the silver needle. You must taste a bit of each of these. You can only serve them to Her Highness Empress if you’re fine after an hour. Yes. Rongpei, what are you doing? Your Highness. Greetings, Madam. These things will be used during your labor. I am not at ease, so I want to check them again. Did you not check them twice already? Why still check again? I was afraid that I might have neglected anything. You are really meticulous. This is the first child of Her Highness. We must be careful in everything. If this white cloth got tampered with, or the scissors isn’t clean, or what if there is a needle within the blanket? I dare not imagine the effect. We must be very careful. This Rongpei is very meticulous and an able person. She is indeed not bad. I dare not receive your praises. Your Highness, the kitchen sent some spicy niangao. You want to have a taste? I do. I’m a bit hungry too. I’ll prepare it. Your Highness, you really don’t want to eat something sour? Mother, you have said that so many times. Okay already. I won’t ask anymore. This is already your 8th month. There’s no big deal anymore in whatever you want to eat. [Yikun Palace] Please sleep, Your Highness. I ate so much spice earlier and my stomach feels burning. This is sour apricot sent in as tribute from Yongping. I brought some secretly. Is it good? Not sour enough. Eat a few more. I took lots. You can eat all you want. You’re an empress pregnant with royal prince. But you can’t let others know easily. I see it’s really hard for you. In this palace, if someone’s pregnant, all the eyes will be watching so I must be cautious. So you are even keeping it a secret from your mother? Only if my mother believes I’m pregnant with a princess then the others will believe it too. Plus we don’t know either whether it really is a prince or princess. If it’s a prince, it will be great naturally. But if it’s a princess, it’s already spread about it. So His Majesty won’t be too disappointed. I understand now. Hurry. Hurry. My ancestors above. Please safe guard the empress to birth a legitimate heir. I only want an excellent legitimate heir. Hurry, hot water. Coming. Where’s the water? Everyone says she’s pregnant with a girl. Let that princess be born quickly then. Why no news still? Mother, don’t walk back and forth anymore. You’re making me dizzy. – Sanbao. Sanbao. – Here. Where’s His Majesty? Is he here? No. She’s been in labor for so long with no delivery yet. If it doesn’t happen soon we need His Majesty to make decisions. His Majesty already sent many to come check. Mistress, you’ve been on standby for so long, you should rest. I can’t. I must be by Sister. It’s a day and a night already. Why still not delivered? The emperor is in Fengxian Hall and not coming out either. Empress Dowager, don’t panic. It’s the empress’s first baby so it takes time. Empress Dowager, the empress has not delivered yet. May you rest in the warm hall first. Your Majesty. What? Empress gave birth. – Is it a princess? – It’s a prince. It’s a prince, Your Majesty! Thank you, my ancestors for your guardianship. Fooled me, is it? Everyone’s fooling me. It was a prince all along but everyone lied to me and said it was a princess. Empress, you are getting so skilled. A prince, I knew it. A prince, I knew it. Mother, what are you doing? Yongcheng. I can’t do anything. I am incompetent. Now the main heir has been born. His Majesty won’t remember he’s got a son like you. He won’t. As long as I’m more successful, Royal Father wouldn’t only see the main heir. He’s over ten years younger than me, after all. You’re right. Your royal father always had great aspiration and trust in you. We can’t just give up so quickly. We must find a way. To let your father only sees you. To let the court know. That His Majesty has an outstanding son in you. That main heir is less than a toe nail against you. Really, mother? Yongcheng. If what I said is true, will you be willing to bet your life on it? I am willing. I won’t let you down. – [ 12th Prince – Yongji ] – Little Prince was so strong in nursing. He drank with the strength of his life. He will surely be so strong. Yes. Earlier Empress Dowager also complimented him for being strong looking. It’s making your long labor worthwhile. This is my only living main heir. My successor. Ruyi, let’s call him Yongji? [ Ji – succession ] Yongji is a great name. When I birthed Yongqi, Your Majesty said, Qi as in great jade. Yongqi and Yongji are a great pair of siblings. Ruyi, let’s keep Yongji raised by your side. So I can come visit him often too. Thank you, Your Majesty. First month is the most crucial. Nurture well. We can have many more princes. – Yongji. – Yongji. Smile for me. Yongji. Come. Pretty good. You two brothers are pretty on target. Third Brother, you too. – Fine. [ Third Price, Yongzhang ] Third Brother. One, two, three. Look. [ 5th Prince – Yongqi ] – Very good. – Of course. Look at 3rd Brother, hiding his skill. He’s probably practicing behind our backs. 3rd Brother is practicing bitterly every day. Go. You’re all shooting very on target. It’s too hot. I won’t practice anymore. I’ll go and rest at palace. I’m going first, two brothers. You two practice a lot. Look at me. This way, 3rd Brother. 3rd Brother went to rest but us two can’t relax. Continue. Yes. 5th Brother, I heard from the master that your riding shot is with excellency. Let me see. Alright. Though I’m not as good as you, 4th Brother, it’s serviceable. Yes, at your age, to be that good is already excellent. Thank you for the praise, 4th Brother. I heard you’ve been practicing a lot on riding and archery lately. Master said you were so diligent. Yes. Royal Father has told us three brothers. To accompany him during the autumn hunt at Mulan. So I’ve got to work harder to practice. Yes. As your younger brother, I can’t relax either. Stop looking already, Your Majesty. Try the watermelon. I had someone cool it from early morning in well water. Now it’s cold to the mouth and very sweet. Quick. Look at this handsome and clear color. It’s just perfect. Your Majesty, I heard in the upcoming autumn hunt at Mulan, Empress is going too? Empress has recovered well since labor. Around August, going to the Mulan pasture should be alright. You sure pamer Empress. You can’t even spare a moment of parting. How’s Yongcheng’s archery practice going? I want to test his skills at Mulan pasture. Yongcheng is toiling daily at the practice court. Yongchang doesn’t fare successfully. To me, it’s always Yongcheng that I have raised as my eldest. It’s true. Yongcheng is the first prince after you succeeded the throne. He knows his responsibility. Good then. I hope Yongcheng can be successful. So he can help me carry my worries. Your Majesty, come have another. Yongqi, come rest a bit. I made tea for you. Thank you, Mother. Careful it’s hot. Drink it slow. Everyone says Yanxi Palace is remote. So the other wives don’t like to come live here. But it’s good for us to have this quietness. Look, you’re practicing your swordship and no one knows. If it weren’t for this, how could I have mastered archery with my eyes closed? You didn’t show your skills before others, right? 4th Prince has a careful eye, so I don’t dare to be better than him. One ought not to show their beauty and skill to others. It’s to wait until the day to shock others. Success is not in a moment but in the long term. I understand the meaning of keeping a low profile. Good then. By the way, I went to see your 12th brother, Yongji today. He’s so cute. He resembles you when you were little. Mother, do you think Royal Father will be less fond of me now that he’s got 12th brother? He wouldn’t. Yongqi, you are not the eldest son nor the legitimate son. And you are not like your 4th brother, the first heir upon His Majesty’s succession to throne. The reason you have today is due to your royal mother’s nurturing. I don’t allow you to think wildly. Understand? I understand and I won’t dare again. By the way, Mother. There’s something I find puzzling. Lately 4th brother has been practicing riding and archery day and night. I’ve never seen him so diligent. What does he say? He just says he doesn’t want to embarrass himself when he goes to the Mulan autumn hunt. Then it must be, his plan to win your royal father’s approval at the Mulan hunt. Let’s do this. You just feign ignorance. When comes time around the Mulan hunt, you just stay close to 4th brother of yours. I understand. His Majesty is worried the younger princes might get chilled at the pastures. So starting Yongrong and the younger are sent to Xiefang Hall to be taken care of. I had no choice but to send Yongqi in there too. Fortunately Consort Shu and Consort Wan are left at the palace to watch them. They are stable enough. It’s true. With them there I do feel assured more. Is it Concubine Ke that’s accompanying His Majesty in riding? Of course it is Concubine Ke. Her riding is excellent. I think it’s nearly two years since Ling Yunche came to Mulan pastures. I wonder how he is. Sister, we are already here at Mulan pastures. I’m sure we will run into him one of these days. This northern wind is quite hard. It’s blowing my face to ache. We should go back. Alright. These days I’ve gone hunting, I’ve only hunted a rabbit. And musk deer, and some wild sheep. When I first went hunting with the late emperor, I caught a black bear and the late emperor saw me in new light. This kind of hunting has no joy. I know my crime. A few days ago, wild horses appeared at the pastures. It’s been unstable so I was afraid it will disturb your presence. – So… – Wild horses are fine. I can tame them. After the noon, I will take the princes to hunt. You release some wild beasts out. I shall see to it. Your royal father should be back from riding. Let’s go. I will go with you to bid your royal father wellness. There’s hunting after the noon. Let’s see if he’s got more words for you. Careful. Which bastard servant is holding that horse? Greetings to Noble Consort Jia. It’s you? Yongcheng, punish this cheap servant good for me. Mother, why do you bother with a lowly servant? It’s this servant that coveted me at the Jiangning Temporary Palace. You dare to shame my mother? I will not let you go. Whip him hard. Stop that hand. – Royal Mother. – Greetings to Empress. Greetings to Noble Consort Jia. Yongcheng, you are a master. Should the servants be disciplined by you? You are losing the dignity of a master by using your hand. Royal Mother’s reprimand is correct. This servant coveted me at the Jiangning Palace. – You saw it, Empress. – Ling Yunche is with crime indeed. His Majesty already punished him. Not harvesting his life is due to His Majesty being merciful. Noble Consort Jia, you wouldn’t carry out punishments defying His Majesty’s mercy, would you? I don’t dare. Yongcheng, you have to go hunting with your royal fater in the afternoon. You go and prepare now. Yes. Bidding farewell. Bidding farewell. Move it. Yongcheng, put out your hands and follow your royal father. I will wait for you to return with full hunt. Let’s go. 4th Prince is running fastest. This nourishing of the Yu clan mountain ginseng is different indeed. 4th Prince has great fitness. Even a tiger will be beaten to death by him, I think. He will be showing off some great skills before His Majesty. 3rd Prince is the eldest so he’s the one who will display. He’ll be the one who be the crown prince too in the future if he pleases His Majesty. It won’t be Yongcheng’s turn. Eldest Prince, Yonghuang, died by that taboo. Noble Consort Jia mentions the crown prince matter again. You still haven’t learned your lesson after making sutra flags for Empress Xiaoxian? Oh, I was just joking. Noble Consort Chun is taking heart for no reason. Actually no matter how great our kids are, they are still no competition against Empress’s main child. In the future, once 12th Prince is an adult, he’s the one who will be above all others. Why are we discussing such nonsense and not watching hunting at this hour? Yes. Good. You are making it proud that you were my first son upon succession. You are excellent. 5th Brother, pretty good! You’re taking it easy on me, 3rd Brother. Royal Father, I will go chase that roe deer. Good. 4th Brother, you got a deer. You can’t let me have a roe? There’s no brothers in hunting. Whoever gets is whoever’s hunt. Good. I shall see who hunts most today. Handsome reward. This mare’s scent. Royal Father, there’s a wild horse there. That is a handsome great horse. Royal Father, wild hoses are fierce tempered. Don’t chase it. Useless thing. That’s a thousand mile horse. I shall tame it. Don’t follow me. Royal Father has always loved great horses. Seeing such fine horse, why wouldn’t he be tempted? But the safety of His Majesty. I will go then. You guys can back off. 3rd Brother, if you come empty handed, Royal Father won’t be happy. I won’t be empty handed. Those horses and deer are mine. Careful, Your Majesty. Careful, Royal Father. Royal Father. – Royal Father. – Royal Father, your son came late. You are injured. I’m fine. Help me get up. Your servant Ling Yunche came to rescue late. May Your Majesty grant forgiveness. I remember you. You used to work by my side. You committed a shame. I was unfairly wronged. Get on up. Thank you. Yongqi, you blocked in front of me earlier. Why didn’t you shoot the wild horse and only stood? At my distance it was too late to pull an arrow. Also, I heard from Master before. That these beasts hurt humans only one at a time. So if the wild horse hurts me, it won’t hurt you. Spare me. Spare me. Spare me. Spare me. Your Majesty. Your Majesty, are you alright? How did this happen? How could there be an assassin? Your Majesty, are you alright? Your Majesty, are you alright? Replying to Your Majesty, the arrow wound isn’t deep, fortunately. We just need to change medicine on time and you will recover soon. I’m fine. You all stop kneeling here and leave. Tell Fu Heng to come. Yes. Your Majesty. How was the search? For now I’ve detained the officers who were present at the ranch. And I’m rushing to investigate this matter. I’ve dispatched men to areas surrounding the ranch for capture. Just that, for now, we’ve not yet found the trails of an assassin. Any signs? From my first investigation, the assassin seems to have lured you with the wild horse and hid to shoot you. It must be at least two assassins working together. One shot wrongly and the other tried another shot. But the assassins did not arrange themselves well. They kept missing so they rushed out the forest in panic. Hence, we couldn’t find their trail. The wild horse is hard to tame. How did they accomplish it? That forest is remote. Someone painted body fluid of a mare all along the trees. To lure the wild horse. Not just the wild horse, but even your horse was affected. Ling Yunche was walking Concubine Ke’s horse which is a mare. Could she have also been affected by a mare scent to go to the forest as well? I also looked into that. Ling Yunche was instructed to walk Concubine Ke’s horse. He really ended up there by accident. Your Majesty, be assured, as I shall look into this urgently. Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com. Who’s trying to harm me? Who’s trying to harm me? Your Majesty. Your Majesty, it was a dream. The matter’s over. Does your leg ache? The medicine lost its potency. I will fetch a royal physician to change it for you. No. There’s no one I can trust by me. Even coming to Mulan ranch, some assassin tried to kill me. Your Majesty, you have loyal subjects and filial sons by your side. The assassin can’t harm you. Loyal subjects and filial sons? Loyal subjects and filial sons. Come. Where’s Fu Heng? Sir Fu Heng went out to patrol to investigation the matter. Where’s Ling Yunche? Guard Ling is outside. Alright. Send my words. Ling Yunche contributed merit in rescuing me. Promote him to 2nd rank imperial guard. To patrol my side day and night. Yes. Your Majesty. Sir Fu Heng has been investigating all day. He found no trail of the assassin. This matter is strange. How so? The wild horses appeared at the rank a few days ago. Today it appeared before you and that’s coincidential. Fu Heng looked into it. The forest is remote. Someone painted body fluid of a mare to lure the wild horse. That’s cunning. Wild horse lured you into the forest and they had hidden arrows. The arrow did not have poison. So the assassin didn’t want you dead. Or perhaps the assassin wanted to harvest your life in one arrow? You’re very right. I find it puzzling too. They shot arrow at me and it had to be close by. How is it that there’s no trail? Since I became King, though the world is at ease, there’s still always rebels. Your words, I’ve heard. When Fu Heng is back, I’ll have him look into it more. Yes. Your Majesty, I should still get the royal physician to come and change your medicine. Yongqi, you really saw it? Yes, it was 4th prince that went into the forest alone first. When I saw Royal Father again, he was already collapsed. Last night, Yongqi said this to me. And I felt uneasy. How is it so coincidential? 4th Prince was on the side just in time to rescue? Also, Fu Heng already found the corpse of the assassin. I don’t know if he’s scared that His Majesty will cast blame so he’s just pacifying him. If it’s the case, it’s unusual. Now the assassin’s corpse is found. If there is no pretext, this matter needs to be pushed down. His Majesty favors Yongcheng. If we splatter cold water on him, we will have Yongqi be accused of being jealous of his brother. I also feel that. Yongqi’s position in this is awkward. 4th Prince is very delighted right now. Good that he’s delighted. When you’re delighted, you lose your place easily. Let’s go and see how this is progressing. An assassin? And Emperor was injured? Gratefully it was a severe injury. Empress Dowager, be assured. I already sent someone to relay words. To express your care of him. Just that this matter, do you want to investigate it? I can’t. Now we are amid the chaos. Emperor is most suspicious. If I ask suddenly. I will court Emperor’s upset. You only just care about him. But it’s because His Majesty is so suspicious that you’ve become estranged. He’s not my biological child so there’s always suspicion. Now I only pray for my daughters’ safety. Just regard me as an old lady who’s enjoying retirement. I hear 4th prince set a merit in rescuing. His Majesty is elated. It seems Noble Consort Jia is going up in ranks due to her son. Having a great son is her blessing. Fujia. How long has it been since Hengchuo sent letter? It’s been half a year. Empress Dowager, a letter delivered means safe. No letter also means safe. Safe is good. Just safe is good. Congratulations, Sir Ling for returning to the palace. Thank you, Eunuch Li. This isn’t like before. Now you’re deemed very highly by His Majesty. I can return alive to see you. It’s my blessing. His Majesty was startled at the Mulan ranch and the security at the palace has been raised. Sir Ling, you are His Majesty’s trusted man and you are patrolled more often and toiling more. You should get married to have someone take care of you. Eunuch Li. I can return to the palace to serve His Majesty. That’s already my blessing. I don’t dare to wish more. But His Majesty is clear on rewards and punishments. He will surely grant you a grace. Lancui. Come, let me tell you something. I need to go receive monthly stipend for my mistress. Why do you want to see me? I know Mistress Ling has lost favor and your life isn’t well. But now it’s different. Ling Yunche is back. Ling Yunche? He’s a merit-subject that rescued His Majesty, you know. I came just to tell you if Ling Yunche can put in some good words for you guys, then Mistress Ling’s favor will be returned. He’s really back? He’s even got a heavy reward. I’ve got chores to do. I’ll go now. Ling Yunche’s returned to the palace? It’s surely all certain. He’s a popular man by His Majesty now. He’s guarding His Majesty day and night without leaving. So many palace maids want to marry that man now. He’s back. He’s fine now. You go now. Yes. I’ll take my leave. Ling Yunche is back. Jin Zhong won’t try to harm him again, right? Mistress, don’t panic. Sir Ling has returned proudly and properly. Jin Zhong won’t dare to mess with him either. I hope so. Mulan autum hunt matter. Though the assassin’s dead, it is still a failure of the rank officials there. What do you deem I should do? All involved should be punished severely in order to caution the next ones there. Ling Yunche, you used to work at the ranch. What is your thought? Replying to Your Majesty. I am shallow-skilled and I was only a herder. I really don’t understand the logics here. I defer to Your Majesty’s sage arrangement. Yongzhang, what about you? I think we can’t find out the true culprit of this assassination, it’s due to too many people there and it’s hard to investigate. If you want to punish all, who will be continuing the investigation for you? Yongzhang, you are the eldest among the sons. You should’ve been the one to come to my rescue first. You came to rescue late. You were unfilial and incompetent. Secondly, afterwards, you languished. Then in order to reclaim your reputation you punished unclearly. Thirdly, you ignored my safety. You ignored my life. You committed a grave crime of unfiliality. Dissipate your anger, Royal Father. I don’t dare. Get out. I take my leave. Yongzhang asks for clemency for the ranchers. That day’s incident. Was it linked to him? I don’t dare to speak wildly. Your Majesty, to my thinking, 3rd Prince is your real son, so he wouldn’t. The father and sons of the imperial household isn’t the same. We are father and son but also master and subject. And also enemies. So I must be cautious. You are over worried. Your behold a strong reign. No one dares and can take it away. Then the Mulan ranchers. Should I punish them? If there’s an offense, it should be punished. If there’s a merit, it should be rewarded. Alright. Ling Yunche. You set a merit in rescuing me. You’re over 30 and unmarried. I’ve selected a suitable match for you. Her name is Maoqian. She came from the Sakda clan of Border Blue Banner. She’s a Mongolian lady and her father was a scribe. Now, she’s all alone. She’s got no one at home. She’s quite suitable to you. Your Majesty, I am from a lower fifth banner, a very humble background. I fear I don’t suit this Miss Maoqian. You are my imperial guard. There’s nothing unsuitable. Unless you don’t care about my marriage grant? Sir Ling, I think the joy has deluded you. Hurry and thank His Majesty. I thank Your Majesty for the grace. Greetings to Empress. You’re back. Empress, you told me to come back proud and square. I don’t dare to disappoint you. I’m glad you’re back. I have to thank you for rescuing His Majesty. That’s just my duty. Having merit but unforgetting of one’s foundation is how one can last by His Majesty’s side. His Majesty granted you a marriage for you personally and that’s a great honor to you. Empress, actually I’ve never thought of getting married. This marriage grant came as such a surprise to me. Man and woman marry when they’re grown. Getting a wife and setting up house is the start of a new life. His Majesty chose Lady Maoqian for you. She’s from a great family. You ought to treat her well. Yes. Is there anyone at your family who can hold a wedding for you? My parents both died when I was young. Jiang Yubin and Suoxn live in the capital. I will tell them to preside it for you. Thank you for your beautiful intention. Your Highness, is that 12th Prince? I heard you had a baby while I was at Mulan ranch. I congratulate you here. May you and 12th Prince have a safe and smooth life. You’re thoughtful. Greetings to Empress. You’re here too, Sir Ling. Eunuch Ling, I’ve been back many days but I hadn’t come to greet Empress. So I made this special trip here today. Eunuch Li, you’re here. His Majesty said he will dine at Yikun Palace tonight. May you prepare it. I got it. Since12th Prince was born, His Majesty’s heart is locked here. He misses here if he doesn’t come a few days. Mistress, it’s because His Majesty has to accompany Empress for dinner that he hasn’t the time to see you. Next time. There will be a next time. Sir Ling. Greetings to Consort Ling. You’re back. Yes. How are you? I’m all well. Wait. I heard you’ve been promoted. His Majesty granted you marriage too. Soon you will marry. Congratulations. Thank you, Consort Ling. Maoqian’s father is at least a minor official. Her background is much higher than mine back then. This marriage, are you happy with it? His Majesty arranged it. Of course it’s the best. It’s true. You and I are both no longer the old selves. I had thought back then I would marry you. Consort Ling, you will always choose the better. I am just an unfavored woman. What’s there that’s good? But I know. You don’t like this wife, right? You still care about me? Your Highness, you are a mistress. No one aches for me. You can’t even pacify me? What you wish, only His Majesty can accomplish. I must go to my post. Good bye. Mistress, you should not talk to Sir Ling too much. Or Eunuch Jin Zhong might find out. And make drama again. He’s about to marry but I can see he’s not happy. Chunchan, he still cares for me. But what use is that? I saw your study and I talked to your master. I know you are an excellent student. I heard lately you are learning Mongolian and Yu well too. My mother is from Yu clan. So I learned some. So it might come to use in the future. Great. There will be a Yu envoy to congratulate me on my birthday celebration. At the time, you can play good host to them for me. Yes. Your Majesty is dining at my palace often lately. I am worried about the food, whether you’re tired of all this. This ginseng chicken soup is great. Light and ungreasy but awakening. This time, at my birthday celebration, there will be Yu clan envoy coming to congratulate. Yongcheng is excellent and versed in interactions. He is very admired by the court ministers. You are a good mother. Yongcheng knows he’s the first prince upon your succession. So he’s thoughtful about all things, fearing he will shame you. Yongcheng, though he’s not old, he knows how to judge situations and he sees the big picture. He excels in literature and martial arts and very devoted. He’s an example to all the princes. He should be encouraged. I plan to promote him to Venerable Prince (Prince of 3rd rank) after my birthday celebration. I thank Your Majesty for the grace. Yongzhang got a wife and still wasn’t promoted. But 4th Prince got to be Venerable Prince? Though there’s order in age of siblings, Yongcheng displayed merit in rescuing His Majesty. So His Majesty is rewarding him. 4th Prince set a merit so he deserves whatever reward. But His Majesty… His Majesty should at least think of Yongzhang’s esteem and promote him to Venerable Prince too. But he cast Yongzhang alone. He even reprimanded him harshly a few days ago. Liyun, you better not repeat those words elsewhere ever. If others hear you, they will think Yongzhang is resenting His Majesty and jealous of his siblings. It was me who was deluded. His Majesty likes Yongcheng due to the filial devotion of rescuing him. If Yongzhang can be understand of His Majesty too, he will be a devoted son too. Your words, I will remember. Greetings to Royal Mother, to Mother, to Mother Chun. Get on up. Sit. Rongpei, go bring the autumn pear soup. Yes. Have some snack. Thank you, Royal Mother. 5th Prince is back. Then I should leave first. Bidding farewell. Yongqi, today, what did Master teach you? Today, 4th brother wasn’t there. He went to royal father’s so Master didn’t teach anything new. Master said from now on the lessons will be planned according to 4th brother’s progress. If 4th brother isn’t there, we just rehash. Yongqi, I heard your royal father granted you the four treasures of study and his arrow and bow he used to use to you. Yes. Royal Father also told me to learn diligently both art and martial. That’s because your royal father has aspirations for you. You must remember his words clearly and cultivate your learning of literature and martial arts. I shall remember. Also, now that your 4th brother is favored, you just need to sharpen yourself. And keep a low profile and evade your 4th brother. Your teaching, I shall remember. I hope Yongji can grow up quickly. So he can help me share my troubles. Your Majesty that’s rushing a bit. When I see you lately. I see you’ve thinned out and you don’t eat much for dinner. Are you too tired from caring Yongji? I’m not tired yet. But in the future it will be, I fear. How do you mean? Jiang Yubin took my pulse. He said I was two months pregnant already. Great! That’s great! Pregnant again so fast! I’m so happy. Your Majesty, do you want a prince again? I’ve got Yongqi, so this one, be it a girl or boy, either is good. Having a prince will be icing on the cake. But if it’s a princess, I can have both princess and prince. It’s great. Great! Hurry. [ Ling Manor ] Bride is here. [ Ling Manor ] Congrats. Congrats. First bow to Heaven and Earth. Stand. Second bow to high stand. Stand. Bow to each other. Stand. Escort to room. [ Royal Gift of Good Fate ] This looks like a palace items. This is granted by Empress. [ Maoqian ] Indeed since it was His Majesty’s marriage grant. Empress is giving us extra honor. We should be drinking the wedding wine, I think? I am someone blunt. From now on, you take care of the exterior, and do your job well by His Majesty. I will take care of the inside. The manor and money, I shall control. You are my wife. I will honor you. Not just honor. When people live together, it’s always either the wife yielding to the husband. Or the husband yielding to the wife. Tonight, let’s get this clear and set our rules. From now on, you listen to me. You’re always so thoughtful. Thanks to you finding so many pieces of rags from the poor families to make this blanket. Everyone says poor family’s children are easily raised. We should touch upon their luck. I hope 12th Prince. And your child in your womb have safe and smooth lives. Not like 10th Prince. Yes, news from Duke of Xianqing manor state 10th Prince has been ill since winter started. He’s coughing nonstop and royal physicians have made many trips already. Consort Shu is in a panic too. How about this? After we get this one done, let’s give it to 10th Prince first. Later, I’ll go search more cloth pieces. And make a new one for you new baby. Great. Sister. Today seems to be some special day. I couldn’t remember though. Think harder. Today is Ling Yunche’s wedding date. Look how I’ve forgotten. I made a pair of boots for you. Thank you, Your Highenss. Look carefully. This cloud pattern resonates your name. And also my wish for you to have a life that is smooth like cloud. Subtitles and Timings By The Qing Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com ♫ Being your favorite and being forgotten both are argued in my heart, at a loss to arrive at an explanation. ♫ ♫ You bear witness to constant changes in my well-being, my sorrows and my joys, the path of my dreams forever cut off. ♫ ♫ You draw my hand to embroider all alone in my loneliness, silken clothes pile up under the moonlight. ♫ ♫ Telling myself they might be used for warmth, but who would dare? ♫ ♫ Whose life after life is filled with paired images of love and resentment? ♫ ♫ One side is beautiful, the other expressionless and silent. ♫ ♫ From a distance, visits come around without word of your approach, ♫ ♫ filling time between acts perhaps? ♫ ♫ Feelings fracture, forgive and wistfully anticipate, forgetting they’re part of the paired image, ♫ ♫ One day in cold indifference, the next in warm recollection. ♫ ♫ If only we might perpetually walk in the brilliant sunlight ♫ ♫ This lifetime has been so dismally overcast. ♫ ♫ From now on, this lifetime will be… ♫ ♫ without clouds. ♫
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