Your subject, Ling
Yunche, greeting Empress. Come. Did you eat? I ate at Royal Father's. His Majesty treats 12th prince very well. May Empress be assured. Ling Yunche for escorting
him back and forth. I've brought 12th prince back. I take my leave. Guard Ling, leave the cakes. Yes. Royal Mother, there was
white jade cake today. I remember you like it so
I kept it for you to eat. You're such a good child.
You know to pamper me now. It's so good. Did your royal father
ask about your studies? What else? Royal Father asked if 5th brother was good. And complimented that 5th
brother was better than me. Royal Mother, is 5th
brother really better than me? No. You have your goodness. 5th brother has his goodness. Just that you are in the royal family. And you're the legitimate son too so your
royal father has higher expectations of you. This is something you must
shoulder as the legitimate heir. But I only wish for you to be
upright and healthy and well forever. So if your royal father says again in the future that 5th
brother is better than you, you needn't let it bother you. And you don't need to compete
with 5th brother in everything. Then you like 5th brother a lot too. Royal Father likes him too. Yes. 5th brother, since he was little, he was raised
by my side so he's like your real brother. But 5th brother isn't
coming by often lately. 5th brother is grown. He's busy now. That's enough. You should go to bed now. Yes. Then I take my leave. Your Highness. 5th prince
does come by less often lately. Though he does send things over as usual. Preserving yourself is a
way to survive in the palace. Yongqi needn't court trouble due to me. It was bustling in the palace
today. It seems to be some holiday. It was 15th prince's
full-month. You also sent gift. Since Consort Ling started
to manage the six palaces, everyone is slipping down. Even the
Treasured Moon Mistress doesn't compare. Royal Mother, even more so. 5th prince, we haven't gone to pay respect
to Yikun Palace's Empress in a long time. Did you want to go in today? Never mind. It's getting late. Yunjiao is still waiting for
me to return. I won't go today. Yes. Yikun Palace. What took you so long?
You are back late today. I went to ride the horse in
the southern court earlier. Then I went to the academy
to study so I came late. Today is 15th prince's full-month. Princess Consort went into the
palace since early morning. Did you go? I didn't go but the gift got there. Consort Ling just birthed 15th
prince. You should pay her respect. I do have to give her full
respect but I am Royal Mother's son. Though you say that, Royal
Mother isn't the same as before. You should know to preserve yourself too. I misspoke. I know you are thinking of what's best
for me but it's hard for me both ways. What's wrong? Nothing. I don't know what's
wrong but my leg is cramping. I imagine you're fatigue
from horse-riding today. I've already prepared the
water. Bathe and change. Is it cold water? It is. Go. So man years and finally you found
the opportunity to be a consort. And you're managing the six palaces too. Even the royal heir, you
got to keep one by you. Compared to the distressed attendant I saw
that day, you're a totally different person. It's thanks to your assistance,
Princes, that I have today. Furthermore, without you, I
could not have today's Yongyan. By actually, though Yongyan is kept by me, my 7th princess and my 9th princess and
another are still being raised by Consort Ying. And one's been sent to Shuokang
Palace, not seeing me since birth. Not like you, who could have a close
relationship with your mother, Empress Xiaoxian. Even His Majesty is impressed. My mother passed away so many years ago. Not many remember her
in the palace anymore. Even though the current empress is without
virtue, my mother's virtues are all forgotten too. His Majesty has always
yearned Empress Xiaoxian. He wrote so many odes for her. Just that no one is spreading them. Though we should let people know. That today's empress compared to Empress
Xiaoxian of then, she's not even worth comparing. Consort Ling is so sensible. Then we should find someone who
doesn't catch attention to carry it out. Yes. Changchun Palace. It's the same as it was when
Empress Xiaoxian was alive. His Majesty is so loving. Greetings to Consort Ling. Concubine Wan, you needn't be so cordial. I need to call you older
sister, if we compare experience. I am not sure what my summoning is over? There's something I've been thinking about. In the palace, the only person
I can ask is you, Sister Wan. Please sit. What is it? Soon it will be Empress
Xiaoxian's memorial. Empress Xiaoxian has
been gone for many years. His Majesty wrote so many poems. But it was not put together well
enough to pay tribute to her memorial. By the rules, this is something
Empress and Consort Yu should do. But Empress is confined in Yikun Palace and
Consort Yu is disinterested in managing things. So I can only ask you, Sister Wan. You want me to do it? But I am not well learned. I fear I can't do it well
and embarrass your request. I should go first. For His Majesty, you still won't? You have served His Majesty for
years but never winning his favor. You truly are wasting your devotion. Wouldn't this matter win His Majesty's joy? As long as you can tidy up and compile the
odes His Majesty wrote for Empress Xiaoxian, and put one album each in His Majesty's
palace and by Empress Xiaoxian's memorial. It's His Majesty's
dedication to Empress Xiaoxian. It's the harem's respect
towards Empress Xiaoxian. I imagine it will please
His Majesty greatly. Just that this matter...
Of course. This matter could be requested on others. Just that, Sister, you've lived in the
palace for years with very few days of favor. I was just thinking this was
a great opportunity for you. Empress, these are
food our Han tribe loves. Try it. This I brought to you by
the order of Empress Dowager. It's the medicinal broth you wanted. Whether you drink it or not is up to you. Of course I drink it. It's a
good thing that grants my wish. But think through it. If you drink this, you
will have no place to regret. There's nothing to regret. I know your palace is
fighting to have children. But a child should be shared
with the person you love. Not a tool to fight favor
or preserve your life. And the child should not be
forced to come into the world. Hali, get physician Jiang. Noble Lady Rong will suffer. Yes. The royal physician and the
nannies have been in there so long. This Noble Lady Rong has no sound. She is not making a noise despite
the suffering. She is so willful. Your Highness. You should think of what to say
to His Majesty now that things are like this. Slow. Stop. Your Majesty, it seems Concubine
Ling is about to go in labor. Will you go look? This isn't Concubine Ling's first
labor. Have the midwives there. Yes. Greetings to Your Majesty. How is Xiangjian? Noble Lady Rong is fine. Just that she is infertile now. Who did this? Who? Your Majesty, it as my doing. - Your Majesty, please dissipate your anger.
- Emperor. What brings you here, Royal Mother? You're the king and you lay
a hand on your own empress? Emperor, I think you've gone mad. Empress, get on up. Royal Mother. I shouldn't. But Noble Lady Rong is innocent. Emperor, what you wanted was Han woman. Now you got your wish. But Han woman has someone else
in her heart. What can others do? Emperor, sometimes, too
much love is damaging. If you weren't so overly zealous, no one would care much
about Noble Lady Rong. You pamper her too much. So you've forced her to be in this plight. Royal Mother. I do pamper
her but it's not too much. You should not listen to others. I need to hear about it? What all did you do for
her? You think I can't see? Also, it was her idea to get this medicine. If you wish to blame, you
can only blame yourself. Royal Mother is here. May
you persuade His Majesty. I wil take my leave. Empress, you were compromised. Go now. Your Majesty, the mistress is awake. Royal Mother, then I shall go in and look. Empe... Xiangjian, you're awake. I can't have kids. Is that right? You're just... You just can't have kids. But don't be scared. I
will still treat you well. That bowl of medicine. I wanted to drink it myself. Having children or not. I decide. How are you so foolish? I shouldn't have come to
this palace in the first place. And I shouldn't have
received your pampering. I will just regard it as I'm unlucky. I cannot bear. My future child. And I cannot bear. You want me to serve you. Then I can just serve you forever quietly. Your intention. Royal Mother's intention.
I understand it all. Your Majesty. Your Majesty. Your Majesty. Concubine
Ling birthed a prince. It's your 15th prince. Good. Good. Jin Zhong, send my word. Noble Lady Rong pleases me and
she's to be promoted as Concubine Rong. Concubine Ling gave births
in succession and she's gentle. She will be promoted as Consort Ling. Tell Consort Ling she can keep
15th prince by her side to raise. She doesn't need to send
him to Shuokang Palace. Also, Empress failed to manage the harem well. The harem business is to be
managed by Consort Ling for now. Yes. Go. Subtitles and Timings By The Qing
Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com. His Majesty isn't coming
lately and you're having solace. It would've been nice if
it were like this sooner. Solace for each. Actually, you can't have children. His Majesty is heart broken by it. He'll be fine afterwards. He's got many to birth children for him. He won't miss me. Just that, this has affected Empress. I owe her. So cute. Today, 15th prince is
full-month. So lively. Consort Ling managing the harem.
It's different from the time of Empress. Don't say that. Empress is being treated cold by His
Majesty and you're adding salt to her wound. I'm just happy for you. Happy for what? You just talk nonsense. I am happy that you can
keep 15th prince to raise him. Thank you for your kind words. This is the first child
I get to keep by me. If I could bring all the others
back, that's finally a complete reunion. Sister, don't worry, you surely will. Chunchan, why is His
Majesty still not here? I was told 12th prince is
talking to him at Yangxin Hall. Concentrate the vigor. Your Highness. Consort Yu
and Consort Ying are here. Greetings to Empress. Get on up. Sit. It's so snowy and windy out. Your
health isn't well but you came out? I insisted on coming so others don't
think something happened to Yikun Palace. You are already a mother
but still so stubborn. When I first came to the palace, I didn't know
the worldly ways and didn't know to be scared. Now I know and I am scared. I know that it's Mongolia
holding my position up for me. Though there's a dependence now, I still won't wish to put on
fake happiness to the petty. Your wrap is quite playful. Is it very warm? This wrap was sent to me by Consort Ling. I didn't want to wear it. But I didn't think His
Majesty would find out. And he even asked me why I don't wear it. I have no other way. See how I wore it to day
to show off everywhere. So I can grant Consort Ling her virtue. This wrap has such a big cat on it. Consort Ling said it
was a tribute from Persia. If she doesn't wear
it out, who will see it? Consort Ling also gifted me a
bracelet and it's very delicate. But I told someone to return it to her. Now Consort Ling is restored to
her rank and she's managing the harem. She's very good at playing politics. Consort Ling endured many years
to get to her position today. Of course she is more detailed than before. But she's someone without a bottom. Someone like her, I hope she
doesn't lose her mind over her jolly. Let's not talk of her. My palace made some new dishes,
all to warm and restore the body. Perfect food for winter. Let me dine with you both. Alright. Mistress, it's late. You should rest. His Majesty wrote so many
poems for Empress Xiaoxian. I need to rush or I won't
finish transcribing them. But your health is important. It's rare that I can do something for His
Majesty so don't say anything else. Alright? I wasn't paying attention
and forgot where I was. Like Spring Breeze. If you get an album together. You should take it for
Heqing Palace to see first. Since Princess Heqing is
Empress Xiaoxian's only daughter. Good. When I'm done, you take it to her. Summer night. This really came from Concubine Wan? If Concubine Wan didn't
bring this for me to see first, I wouldn't know how devoted she was. There aren't many who are
left from your old prince days. Concubine Wan is truly someone thoughtful. Concubine Wan is thoughtful indeed. Empress Xiaoxian passed away many years ago. Though
we've kept Changchun Palace the same as before. Many more should know how
great Empress Xiaoxian was. Her gentle and respectful virtues. She's left the world for so long
and in the end it was me who owed her. Royal Father was devoted to
Royal Mother. I remember it. I thought since Concubine Wan already put
together the poems to make an compilation, why not have transcribe for
the harem so they can read it too. In a few days, it's Royal Mother's
memorial, so it will be handy. Alright. Alright. I'll let you and Yongqi do this together. Not just the harem. All the imperial clanswomen
should know about the virtues of Empress Xiaoxian. Yes. I welcome Your Majesty. Get on up. Thank you, Your Majesty. I am very grateful for what
you did for Empress Xiaoxian. I can see you're a thoughtful person. There isn't much I can do to assist you. These are just my duties. You won't invite me in? Your Majesty, please
come in the room to rest. Greetings to sister. Sit. Sister, what are you doing? Yongji got a new teacher
and the study is hard. So I brought some wormwood
grass to make him a new pillow. So he can sleep more sound. You have to look through
each straw with such detail? To get rid of the sharp and rotting parts. You're such a devoted mother. These days, you don't go out much. But do you know the news of the palace? What news? These days it's been Concubine Wan
who's ben serving His Majesty in bed. Concubine Wan has been in the palace for
decades but she was never favored like this. That's great. She endured from the old manor
till now. It has not been easy for her either. It's been hard, for sure. But in it, there's another reason. What reason? Look. This is? This is all the poems His Majesty
wrote about Empress Xiaoxian these years. Concubine Wan tidied them
and made then into an album. But this doesn't look like her writing. Concubine Wan transcribed two personally. It's placed each in Changchun
Palace and Yangxin Hall. What you have in your hand now, it was His Majesty who had Princess Hejing and Yongqi
write them overnight to distribute to the harem. Not just the harem, but in just about
every imperial clanswoman, there's one. Empress Xiaoxian's memorial is looming. Concubine Wan's move is indeed a good
example to commemorate Empress Xiaoxian. And it can console His
Majesty's yearning for her. His Majesty is happy indeed so Concubine
Wan could have her bright days now. But because this album, everyone
is commemorating Empress Xiaoxian. Everyone's comparing you to her. Saying... you are not as good as her. Autumn comes to the garden. My heart cannot be settled and I
ache for long seeing your trace. His Majesty already wrote it as so, so why
wouldn't the people in the palace say so? Sister. This isn't so simple. Yongqi said this poetry compilation was given
straight to Princess Hejing by Concubine Wan. And then sent to His Majesty
through Princess Hejing. But Pincess Hejing is haughty. She does not have much dealing with the wives,
so why would she befriend Concubine Wan? Princess Hejing misses her mother and was
never fond of me being the step empress. Now someone commemorates Empress
Xiaoxian so much so naturally she's happy. But Concubine Wan has always
been docile and easily scared. Even if she transcribed the poems, she wouldn't be daring to
send it before Princess Hejing. And this poem makes you look bad. Concubine Wan should know that. I don't think this resembles
Concubine Wan's temperament. It looks like someone's using Concubine Wan to
cause trouble since she's not been favored for long. Could it be Consort Ling? A few days ago, I saw Concubine Wan and Consort
Ling coming out of Changchun Palace together. Consort Ling? It does seem like her doing. Since Consort Ling save heir apparent, Qing
You, she's been close with Princess Hejing. Could it be that Consort Ling is making a
match for Concubine Wan and Princess Hejing? Your Highness, it that's
true, we can't lay idle. Hailan, I know what you mean. If it's true, I will be cautious. As for Concubine Wan, I will
ask her clearly given the chance. Sister. Actually it doesn't
matter what they say or do. What matters most is how
His Majesty thinks of you. These peole are only using the fact that you and His Majesty's
relationship has gone cold lately, so they've honed in on it. Sister. Will you go and
speak clearly to His Majesty? Sister. When I came into the palace, Empress
Xiaoxian had been long deceased. Empress Xiaoxian, is she's
truly as His Majesty's poems say, such a rare virtuous woman? I suppose she was. I never saw her anyway. I only hear she's virtuous and
frugal and His Majesty never forgot her. Now the current empress
isn't as frugal or kind. If it hadn't been Empress Xiaoxian sending Consort
Ling from the floral house to work in Qixiang Palace, how would she coincidentally get to serve His
Majesty to become today's favored consort? If it hadn't been the virtues of Empress Xiaoxian,
of not saying one rebellious word to His Majesty, His Majesty wouldn't be so attached to her. Concubine Qing speaks so logicall. If it hadn't been Empress
Xiaoxian dying so early, it would've never been
the current empress's turn. Even if it did get to be her turn,
it's not due to her outstanding character. It's just due to seniority
having been one of the originals. You're so wise. Then may you go and tell these words
to His Majesty in Yangxin Hall instead. Do I need to tell him that? You think our emperor doesn't know? Or else this love poetry wouldn't exist. How do you know just how
His Majesty really thinks? To daring to speak so recklessly here. Recklessly? His Majesty hasn't pay attention
to Empress for half a year already. And the poems are so clear. Do you think we're all fools? Royal Father's troublemakers in the harem. They are all crass and boring. Now that was something
right she said though. I hurt you. I don't know why but my
wound seems more severe lately. My bone disease seems
ready to be active again. But the redness seems to have
tamed. I think it may not act up. Just that you're fatigue from all the work. No matter. I'll get Physician
Jiang Yubin to come take a look later. I think there are some things
we should be more cautious with. Since Physician Jiang is
a confidante of Empress. And everyone in the palace is saying, about the poetry compilation by
His Majesty for Empress Xiaoxian. Even I received one. So I fear Empress's
position in the palace now, - is truly awkward.
- You're going to bring up about preserving myself again? Royal Mother is being compared to Empress
Xiaoxian is already difficult for her. I can't just let her be more upset. I know that you value your
relationship but don't forget. Empress has 12th prince,
her legitimate heir. So some things, we should
act within our boundary. What boundary? 12th prince is the legitimate
heir and you're the elder. His Majesty values you. So if we argue about age or virtue, you're
higher in both if we talk about the royal seat. What do you think Empress should think? You are talking nonsense. I am just worrying for you. I grew up by Royal Mother's side. Yongji is like my real brother. If you keep up this talk,
careful I will kick you out. I won't dare again. Beile, I must be bold again. Your future is your own.
No one can put a hand in it. So you must think of yourself
first. That's what's most important. How's the new teacher? Pretty good. Then you must learn
well from the new teacher. Don't worry, Mother. I can do it. Greetings to Empress and 12th prince. Get on up. Mother, I will go to class now. Go on. Study Hall. Empress. Your Majesty. You came to send your son to school? I thought Yongji has a new teacher, so I wanted to come
look how the teacher is. Thank you for your concern for Yongji. My own son. I should worry about him. Also, Yongji's progress is
not as good as Yongqi in youth. It's my teaching that doesn't suit you. I take my leave. Ruyi. I didn't mean it like that. It's been so long since we saw each
other. You still don't want to face me? I know I will make you upset.
It's better I don't face you. You can have some solace. That day at Treasured Moon Pavilion, it was my mistake. But I was in a
panic seeing Xiangjian like that. Ruyi. Even if I made a mistake
then, it's been half a year. I didn't go to Yikun Palace,
but you can't come to Yangxin Hall? You will be awkward with me until when? You are the empress. You
can't just do as you please. Empress Xiaoxian wouldn't be like you. My love has no ending and my long
ache is worse by the sight of your trace. I am indeed a lesser empress than her. Ruyi. The poems I wrote
wasn't to say you're not good. Just that Concubine Wan had the thought to tidy
them and it's Empress Xiaoxian's memorial coming up. So I had people transcribe them
to distribute them as a virtue. Empress Xiaoian was your legitimate wife
so your devotion to her is only natural. And your poems were moving indeed. I even thought, if Empress Xiaoxian, she is witting in the underworld,
she would be touched too. Such a devoted yearning is truly unmatched. Empress, you're too fierce. I know I'm incompetent. I shall go
confine myself in my palace to repent. Empress. Since you will repent quietly,
having a child is distracting. You don't need to raise Yongji anymore. Starting today, send
Yongji to Consort Yu's. Your fickle temperament
can't raise a child. Send Yongji to be raised by Consort Yu. Learn some of Yongqi's goodness
to help me with my worries. Your Highness. Empress, will you really
send 12th prince to Consort Yu? I can't spare but what can I do? Thankfully it's just to Hailan. There is nothing I don't trust. And he's got Yongqi to watch over him too. Empress Xiaoxian's old sword seems to be stabbed between
you and His Majesty forever. This old sword was always there
and I paid no attention to it. It's His Majesty who's stabbing
this sword into blood and flesh. What can we do when it's His Majesty? Just that Consort Ling. Not only does she have His
Majesty, she's got Princes Hejing supporting her. Your Highness, you can't distance yourself from His
Majesty more and allow chance for Consort Ling to climb. Greetings to Empress. May you forgive me. What is your crime? Empress, I wasn't trying to fight
for favor with Empress Xiaoxian. I only wanted to do
something for His Majesty. I just wanted His Majesty to
remember I still exist in the harem. But I didn't think this
would become like this. I deserve death. I understand your sentiment. If your sentiment gets used
by others, it's regrettable. Maybe Consort Ling only pities me so
she's helped me come up with this idea. I only hope His Majesty
can take a look of me. Just a look is an extra look. Empress. I know my wrong. I owe you. I understand. You're a good person. You're a rare good person in the palace. I hope you get everything you wish for. Get on up. Thank you, Empress. In the future, I must
do my best to make amend. I send Empress off with respect. Emperor, this August, will
you still go hunting at Mulan? You've met with danger many times. Mongolian tribes and our
dyansty all value hunting. The few princesses who were married off to
Mongolia will all come with their husbands. I know. So I will take the wives who
are from Mongolia to go with me. Empress. It's been two years since Concubine Yu was put under
house confinement the day she was promoted to Consort, right? Yes. This time, Consort Yu's maiden
clan, Khorchin's will send someone. Consort Yu's father will come as well. If Consort Yu isn't
there, it seems not well. Emperor, you must put the
big picture as priority. I understand. Khorchin's and our Great
Qing are marital alliances. If we delay our courtesy to Khorchin
over Consort Yu's mistake, it is not right. Good. Empress. I will have the interior
bureau manage the mulan hunting. As for the women of harem,
have Consort Ling manage it. I understand. If it weren't for my mistress
speaking on your behalf, His Majesty wouldn't
think of old relations. He not only released you from confinement, he is also approving you to go to Mulan hunt
and letting you keep your consort title. I know. This was all thanks to sister Ling. Now, Empress doesn't manage things. It's my mistress that manages the harem. Mistress Yu, you can just talk to my
mistress if you should have need later on. Sister Ling, I am really grateful. I know you didn't see
His Majesty in a long time. So this time when I
arrange the autumn hunt, I will have your residence
close to His Majesty's. I don't even know how I should thank you. For two years straight, I didn't forget who harmed me. Sister. Don't think nonsense. She's got a child and
she's not afraid of anything. But you? Other than a father in
the border, what more? I do have not much. But my father, if he knew how someone
harmed me, he wouldn't sit and ignore. I admire you having a great father. I'I be going first. I will walk you out. Greetings to Royal Father. Good. I will reward handsomely
to whoever hunts most. May you start us. Good. Go. Greetings to Your Majesty for your return. Your Majesty, it seems
you reaped greatly today. Yes. Today, I hunted a bear. I will gift the bear head to my royal mother.
The fur, I will gift to you to make a robe. Thank you, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, it's all tidied up. You got a bear, and two foxes. 5th prince got three
deers and two wild chickens. 6th prince got two goose
and two wild rabbits. 11th prince go a rabbit. 12th prince got a roe deer. Good. Take the hunts away. Tonight we will celebrate. ♫ 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. ♫ Subtitles and Timings By The Qing
Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. Episode 75. [ Khorchin's Saisanggendun ] [ Royal Son-In-Law - Sebu Balijur ] The wild meat you are having today. Were all hunted by the princes and me. Eat the meat with zest. Drink the wine with bliss. Come, take your cups. May Your Majesty live ten thousand years. Good. Good playing. Mother Yu, I'm sleepy. You're sleepy? Then go tell your royal mother. And we'll go back first. Alright? Go. Royal Mother, I'm sleepy. You're sleepy? Sister Yu. Look how oustanding 5th prince is. I toast you a cup. - Sanbao.
- I'm here. Go report to His Majesty
that Yongji is sleepy. - I will take him back.
- Yes. Your Majesty, 12th prince is sleepy. Empress would like to bring him back first. Let's go. Your Highness. Consort Yu has already left. I guess she heard me though. Mother, it's breezy at night. I have them with me so I can go back alone. You don't need to escort me. You should be careful
you don't get the chills. You're a good child. You know to pamper me. I will walk with you a bit. Mother, I don't need to recite books today. Master won't come and
check my studies either. It's so nice. Mother. The wind here
smells like flowers and grass. It's very sweet. I like this place. I like it too. At his age, he should be free roaming. It's hard on him. It's bitter like half an adult. The people outside the palace all
admire the luxury inside the palace. But the people inside the palace
all admire the freedom outside. People are all the same. When you have one, you
wish for something else. Mother. Assassin. Assassin. Don't come. Mother. Let go. Don't come. Don't come. We're stepping back. We're stepping back. I'll give you whatever you want. Let go of the child first. I want your son's life. My son's life. You want my son's life because of me. I'll give you my life. Let go of my son. Go back. Far off. You're an empress who's lost favor. Killing you, your son
will still be the emperor. What use is there in killing you? If you kill me, it's useless indeed. But you can use me as hostage. Let go of Yongji, and you can
use me as hostage to get you out. So you can be alive. What? Your Majesty, it's bad.
An assassin has 12th prince. - Yongji?
- Yes. Ling Yunche, bring me there with some men. Yes. Your Majesty, don't panic. That useless thing. Do it now. Just kill the 12th prince.
Don't need to talk to the empress. You and I are strangers. I imagine you were instructed by someone. Since you know I'm the empress, you would
know that Yongji is the legitimate heir. If you kill the legitimate heir, you
will be annihilated for nine generations. Save me. Mistress, someone seems to be coming. Just as long as you release 12th prince,
Empress will give you a way to survive. Daring assassin. How dare you keep 12th
prince as hostage in the imperial ranch. The guards will be here soon. What did you say? If
you come, I will kill him. Don't move. Your Highness, His Majesty is here. Don't come. Back off. Don't come. - Back off.
- Sister. What do you want to do? Your Majesty, he wants to kill 12th prince. - Don't come.
- Save me. Yongji, don't be afraid. He won't harm you. Say it. Who are you? I'm a son of Han tribe. The compromises we had to
endure, we've not aired them! Han tribe? What compromise? You made our Han tribe
controlled by Dzungar. You forced our chief to
hand out Princess Xiangjian. To be your hostage. Have you seen him? I've never. Since you're discontent
with me, deal with me. Why keep a child a hostage? Hiding in the dark and
attacking empress and the son. Your sons of Han tribe are this unsightly? Who are you really? I've
never seen you at Han tribe. Princess Xiangjian, you've never seen me. But I've always admired you. Don't be afraid of them. I will take you out today. Don't come. Don't come. What are you doing? I've got the child. You want me to kill him? Yongji. If you release Yongji, I will
consider leaving your body whole. Daring traitor! To harm the
royal heir and defaming His Majesty! You're dead either way
so stop the struggle. You. If you're still a man. Then I'll exchange your
life with your son's. Mother. Yongji. Keep him alive. Save me. Be careful, Your Highness. Yongji, are you alright? Sister. Let me go. Ling Yunche. You've been injured. Saving Empress like that? What? Where is the decorum? Careful. Your Highness. Sister, are you alright? Yongji. Does it hurt? Mother. It hurts. Yongji. Royal Father. I was scared. Your Majesty, I did not
serve the master well. I've allowed Empress and
12th prince to be startled. May you punish me. You're the one who
saved Empress and her son. Ling Yunche, you set a merit saving them. You will be granted
an imperial yellow coat. I thank Your Majesty for the grace. You're injured. Go and get it treated. Yes. Your Majesty, Yongji is startled. Let me take him back to my tent
first to get his injury treated. Yongji. Go with your royal mother first. - Li Yu.
- Here. Send the royal physician to Empress's tent to get some
medicine for the 12th prince to settle his nerves. Yes. Bidding Empress with respect. Dog emperor. Are you still an emperor? You are less than a guard before your son. Who are you? To be an impostor of our Han. You are shameless for
not admitting who you are. Concubine Rong, I know
he's not a Han tribesman. Today, his assassination was only to
set a divide between Han tribe and I. I won't fall for his scheme. - Yongqi.
- I am here. Don't let him die. Have
him confess the truth. I will find out the truth. Dog emperor. I was incompetent
today for failing to get your life. But I will give my life to my tribe. It's worthwhile. Royal Father. The assassin is dead. There will a trail somewhere. - Continue to investigate.
- Yes. All get out. Mistress, let your anger dissipate. Drink some milk soup
to moisten your throat. You were startled earlier. I was startled. I didn't think he would
disregard his life like that. Consort Yu, that whore.
She causes so much trouble. What useless whore. Mistress, there was too much drama tonight. Don't let it harm your nerves. Ling Yunche disregards
his life for Empress. He's gone mad. Mother. I'm scared. Mother. I'm scared. Mother. Mother is here. Yongji. Yongji. Physician Jiang, what's wrong with him? Replying to Your Highness.
12th prince was traumatized. He was too startled
by the threat of danger. I will prescribe medicine
for him right away. Be assured. It will
not be a severe pediment. Really? Then I am much more assured. We should have amber pills in the tent. It will restore the nerves. We can get it here first and melt it
with warm water for Prince to take first. The pill is ready. May Aunt Rongpong come
with me to retrieve it. Yes. I take my leave. Thank you, Physician Jiang. I am so useless. I can't
even protect a child. Sister. What happened today was
due to someone maliciously attacking. How can it be your fault? Don't say that anymore. Just that. There is something
that worries me from tonight. What do you wish to say? I just fear after the
exchange with the assassin, His Majesty only suspects Guard Ling more. In order to save you
today, he gave up his all. I felt trepidation watching. Ling Yunche and I are
comrades from disaster times. Comrades from disaster? It's a given for a servant to
give up his life to save the master. But today... Hailan. I understand what you're saying. The only man in my life for me to
have and to lean on is His Majesty. My glory, shame, sorrow and
happiness are all in his grasp. What can I do? Don't worry. Be careful, Your Highness. What is that way of saving Empress? Where is decorum? Your Majesty can't fall asleep? My mind is flustered. The assassin is already dead. How is there an assassin? It's so odd. We've had incidents in
prior years at Mulan ranch. So today the security is tight. And Mongolian nobles are all here. If one wanted to attack, he wouldn't
need to do it while everyone is here. If it's a tight security, it means
the assassin didn't come from outside. Since there are so many Mongolian tribesmen here,
the assassin must have come in along with them. Your Majesty is sharp. Mongolian's 49 tribes
are always loyal to you. So we can't have the Mongolian
reputation be ruined over one assassin. To set a divide between
Mongolia and Great Qing. It's getting dark. Where are you headed? I want to go see Yongji.
He's easily startled. I fear he was traumatized today. Your Majesty airs discontent about
12th prince but you cherish him. Sister. What are you thinking? I was thinking the assassin
hesitated while attacking. Back off. Back off. Daring traitor. Harming the
royal heir and defaming His Majesty. You're dead either way so don't struggle. But Consort Yu just told him in a
loud voice that he's dead no matter what. And that he shouldn't struggle in vain. Do you think Consort Yu was warning him
or to tell him secretly to kill Yongji? Sister is suspecting that the mastermind
behind the assassin was Consort Yu? This Consort Yu has Khorchins
who are closest to Great Qing. If even Khorchins have desire to rebel, then the Mongolian tribes
might turn into a revolt. I don't think it's linked
much to Khorchin or the king. Consort Yu was confined for two years. She resented me all along. I imagine if she's the
mastermind of the assassin, it must be to take Yongji's life. So I would lose my only son. Empress, Mistress, His Majesty is here. Greetings to Your Majesty. Greetings to Your Majesty. It's getting late but you still came. I was worried about Yongji. He's still feverish. Physician Jiang said 12th
prince was traumatized. He's already made the
medicine but he needs more care. Look at the child. Look at how he looks
so scared even in sleep. I fear he was really too startled tonight. Consort Yu, you were startled today too. You should go and rest. Yes. I had so many princes. But regrettably, now,
I'm almost at my last age. But I only have Yongqi as an excellent son. And Yongji, my legitimate heir. Yongqi is versed in martial arts and literature
and he's a detailed man in carrying out work. He's quite the talent. He is. Yongqi is great indeed. He only lacks the title
of being a legitimate born. So now I've put all my
aspirations on Yongji. Hoping he can be like Yongqi,
diligent and hard working. Even if he's only half as good. What you mean is you're
full of hope in Yongji. But I believe even if Yongji
can't be as you imagine, it is still good if he can be of an
assistance and pillar to the court. Assistant? This is what you aspire on your own child? These days, I've kept Yongji by
my side to teach him diligently. But I've discovered he
does lack natural ability. My son. Your Majesty, all princes are different. Though Yongji might
lack compared to others. If he's good, then it's naturally
because he's the descendant of Asin-Gioro. If he's not good, you can't
just blame him as being Ula-Nara. Mother. Mother. Fine. Come. Yongji. Royal Father. Good. Drink medicine. Drink some medicine. It's hot. Come. Another. Good. Lay down. Yongji is my child indeed. And he's the legitimate
child so I value him. Yongji was threatened today. It ached me. But before people, Yongji
acted weak and incompetent. What about my pride? What about my aspirations? Yongji is only 9 years
old and still immature. To you, is the safety of
the child more important, or your pride? Sometimes I really don't understand. What you really care about. You want to know what I care about? I don't just care about a child. I care about the royal heir. The successor of Great Qing. The capable man isn't
born from the empress. The child of the empress lacks skills. How can I not worry? I am the emperor. I must think all things
from my position as emperor. To plan for an everlasting future. How can I not be thorough? Royal Father, it's all my fault. It's me not being good. I know my wrong. Don't argue with mother. You are the emperor
but you're also a father. And the one who was
malicious was the assassin. The guards who failed in security. Yongji is the most innocent. Why is it that Yongji is getting
your frustration and reprimand? Shouldn't you console him first? Even if he's the royal heir and
the aspirations are different on him, you shouldn't say those in
front of him regardlessly. Aren't you also someone who aired
you discontent regarding me on him? You are discontent with me as a father. Are you also dissatisfied
in me as a husband? Tell me. To you, am I a passing husband. Or is there someone more suitable? I only have you in my heart
from beginning to the end. You can compare other princes to Yongji. But I have no other men to compare to you. You are my husband. But you do not regard
me completely as wife. You are the empress. I set you as empress to
be the example to all women. To be example to harem. I am the empress. But to you, Empress is
only an officer of the harem. Just the same as the ministers
and generals of the court. Good. You understand it. Then I will teach you another. This logic has ony two words. That is to obey. Come, Yongji. Yongji, don't be afraid. Mother. I'm here. Don't be afraid. It's fine. I take my leave, Your Majesty. Gundun's words. You heard it. Yes. I sent someone to investigate
and Gundun came to see you in person. Saying the man was bribed away by
someone else and Khorchins are innocent. Indeed he is the leader of Khorchin. To know to clear himself to preserve
his daughter and evade trouble. Consort Yu only came to the ranch
not for long and the assassin attacked. If it weren't for Consort Yu telling the assassin, how we
he have known Empress and 12th prince would pass that way? That whore. I shouldn't have
released her from banishment. But Gundun is so earnest in providing excuse and seeking
pardon, so it is hard for you to blame Consort Yu. Since all the nobles of Khorchins are here. Princess Hejing and
brother-in-law are here too. We can't have Khorchin's
lose too much pride. Yongqi. You are indeed mature. All things shouldn't take
precedence over the royal court. The matters of the
harem can be done quietly. I was just thinking,
since the assassin is dead. Even though he was a Gundun's guard, we
can't prove he was instigated by Consort Yu. Gundun's guard took a risk. To kill off Yongji could stop
Empress's aspiration and dependence. This is the first priority. But to use this as excuse
to cause chaos in harem. And allow for fighting of
favors for promotion is second. If it doesn't work out, Consort Yu and
the father can be preserved regardless. And just blame everything on the assassin. Then, what do you plan
to do about Consort Yu? That is just a troublemaker
who is annoying here too. Yuhu. I'm here. Consort Yu is sick. Take
her back to the palace. - Yes.
- Royal Father. Next near year, the Mongolian royals will come visit you. I imagine Saisanggundun will come too. Yuhu. Consort Yu speaks improperly. After she's back in the palace,
punish her for 40 slaps to the mouth. And have her confined to her palace
to repent and transcribe sultra. After the new year, after she
meets the Khorchin royals smoothly. I will then punish her properly. Let me go. Your Majesty. Save me. Your Majesty. Let go. I don't believe His Majesty
wil treat me like this. Your Majesty. Your Majesty. Why are you treating me
like this? What did I do? Assassin. You know it. I don't know. I don't know. I really don't. After His Majesty is back at the palace and
wishes to see you, you can explain it yourself. Go. I'm innocent. Mistress. [ Yikun Palace ] Since Consort Yu was sent
back to the palace and slapped. She's been staying at Yonghe
Palace transcribing sutra. Just that assassination on
the prince is grand crime. This was a light punishment. Assassin killed himself there and then. His Majesty can't get actual evidence. And His Majesty has to pay
care to Mongolian royals. Yes. Yongqi says, His Majesty, after the Mongolian
royals visit the capital next year year, he will then handle Consort Yu properly. Yongji was compromised. It aches me so much. After coming back to the palace,
he's still not speaking much? Yongji was traumatized by the attack. And he saw you and His Majesty in discord. Naturally he is down-cast. But don't worry. I will make sure to
bring Yongji here often. And take good care of him. He will be recovered shorty. Thankfully Yongji is being raised by you. Or else, after getting so much trauma
and seeing his parents in discord, he would be that much more pitiful. Sister. Since you came back to the palace, His
Majesty never came to visit you in Yikun Palace. Will you continue this struggle with him? Emperor and Empress in discord.
The one who suffers is you and Yongji. What you said. How do I not know it too? Just that the emperor today
isn't the one I knew back then. Even though I see him what can I do? 12th prince, it's
getting colder by the day. Tomorrow, when you leave the
palace, make sure to wear more. I am not cold. By the way, what did your
teacher teach you lately? - Analects.
- Oh, analects. Greetings to Consort Ling. Sir Ling. How is 12th prince lately. Replying to your consortship, he's well. I am just about to escort
him back to the palace. If there's nothing else, I will go first. Wait. I advise you. Leave Empress alone. She's bad luck. She is a curse to her husband and son. She will curse everyone around her dead. Consort Ling. May you
be prudent in your words. Do not be so offensive towards Empress. You dare to teach me? I do not mean it. Goodbye. Mistress, don't be angry. For him, it's not worth it. It is not worth it. He and I have no fondness left. Since he loves to be by Empress, Chunchan, get Jin Zhong for me. I want to talk to him. Yes. I accompany you to old
age and I resent death. Water has shore and marshland meets basin. The promises of early days
and the laughter of then. Now with the mind empty
they are not to be returned. Disregard the promises and ease your mind. Your Highness. What are you reading? A story in the Book of Songs. Even if you are devoted and happy in youth, in the
end you can walk apart in discontent of each other. The love of old age is the same as now. But with a man who is cold-blooded,
how do you grow old together? Discontent with each other can
still go to the end together. Many people live like that. If that's the kind of growing old together. What is the use of having it? Mother Yu. I'm back. 12th prince, you must be hungry. There's red date soup that's
just been cooked inside. Go in and drink some. You two, take him inside. Yes. Come, 12th prince. 12th prince is here. I take my leave. Sir Ling. I am here. Sir Ling, have you seen Empress lately? Replying to Consort Yu, I am ordered to
bring 12th prince back to Yanxi Palace. I have not seen Empress. Not seeing is good too. Safe for both. Consort Yu, you mean? You saved 12th prince and Empress. I am grateful. Just that... Sir Ling. The more distant you
are from Empress, the safer she is. Thank you for your reminder. I understand. Not seeing her is good too. Safe for both. The more distant you are
from Empress, the safer she is. It's getting so late. What
are you doing idly around? I am talking business with you. You saved Empress and 12th prince. His Majesty granted you an imperial
yellow coat and that's an honor. But is there really nothing else? You can ask about it. Why can't you open your
mouth for your own gain? How come you leave as soon as I talk? Where are you going? Ling Yunche, even though you dislike
me, don't you think about divorcing me. We are a marriage granted by His Majesty. ♫ 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. ♫ Subtitles and Timings By The Qing
Hair and Those Who Dare Team @ Viki.com. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace. Episode 76. Xiangjian. Empress. Greetings to Your Majesty. Mistress Rong has learned
the decorum of the palace. This isn't decorum. This is my respect to Empress. You are rarely out. Though I am to be confined here forever, I want to at least see what the
cage that keeps me trapped looks like. It seems you are adjusted
to life in the palace. Adjusting to the title of Concubine Rong? I hear by His Majesty's current pampering. I will become a consort
or noble consort soon. I won't keep this from you. Even though I wear this
and carry out these decorum. In my heart, I only think
of he whom I wish to think. Xiangjian, these words,
you can only say to me. I know. Because in this place, only you persuaded sincerely
to live for my tribe's sake. You did it for His Majesty actually. But in the end, the only sincerity
in this palace was from you. This kindness, Han
Xiangjian shall remember. I will repay you in the future. Mother. Mother. Mother. Let me see you. You got chubbier. Consort Yu treats me so well. I am at ease knowing
you are with Consort Yu. Empress, 12th prince just
went to visit Empress Dowager. Empress Dowager was very concerned upon hearing
12th prince was traumatized at Mulan ranch. Empress. I take my leave first. I haven't heard any news
of Sir Ling in a long time. Since the Mulan autumn hunt, Sir
Ling contributed merit in rescue. His Majesty values him especially. He's always being kept by His Majesty. I haven't seen Guard
Ling in a few days too. Royal Father said he doesn't
need to escort me anymore. Actually I think Guard Ling has a
nice personality and he can save me. So he's really great. 12th prince, don't say that. Sir Ling is His Majesty's servant. If it's without His Majesty's
care, Sir Ling couldn't save you. In the end, it is His
Majesty's grace of protection. That you and Empress were safe. Yongji. I made an outfit for you. Go with Rongpei to
Yikun Palace to try it on. Yes. Nanny Rong, let's go. How is Sir Ling? It is a good think he
set a merit saving you. But it caught too much attention. I fear... His Majesty isn't too fond of it. If there's a chance to see
him, tell him to bear through. Wait for the chance. Your sage words, I will remember for him. Hey, are the rumors around the palace true? I think it's real. That was an assassin. He could've killed. I hear. Empress, when she was back in Cold Palace, it
was Sir Ling who was the guard by the gate there. Yes. All these years, if it
weren't for Empresse's care, Sir Ling couldn't have risen so fast. Look how he's already in
front of His Majesty now. Being the imperial guard is good. It's convenient for him. Sir Zhao. What is this nonsense here? You forgot you had jobs? You think your head's made of wood? It won't hurt if I chop it off, right? I won't dare again. Go and continue your nonsense. I told you guys to watch out
for flogging if you keep rumoring. Everyone in the palace knows. Not just me. It's true. Don't talk. There are truly such rumors in the palace? Yes. The rumors are rampant and raging. Though they say rumors
will stop at the wise men. How many are wise in the palace? What's more is only
those with other motives. Rumors can hurt more sharply than knives. But if His Majesty won't believe them, the rumors
will just be like a breeze that dissipates. If His Majesty believes them,
they are no longer just rumors. Sister, I know a way to evade trouble. One rumor can be scattered
and diminished by another rumor. Sister, don't forget Ling
Yunche and Consort Ling. If truly we do that, how are we any different
from those who hold ulterior motives? Never mind. Mistress, what are you thinking? You seem so worried. Sister is sunk in the rumors. Look how I told her to be on
guard and she pays no attention. Sister may not care but I can't
let her falling so deep in rumors. Yexin, do something for me. Yes. Vulture! Cattle! Vulture! Send my person out! So what if I won't? If you won't release
him, I will seek your life! Put you to rest forever. What trick have you? To speak so wildly? Emperor and Empress,
why are you both so quiet? This show. How is it? Emperor? Royal Mother, this show is nice. How is it nice? It's all good. You two. Both of you have
no interest in watching. This is the Legend of White Snake. It's about the Saint Xu, eclipsed by the monk
of Ocean Fa, locked up in Jinshan Temple. Now the Lady Bai is in a panic. Under a fury she rushes to Jinshan Temple. Begging Ocean Fa to release her husband. Empress. Do you comprehend this show? I do comprehend. I don't think you comprehend. Now, men are easily confused. Saint Xu didn't think much. But when he does think, he is very caring. Lady Bai, though she's a snake fairy, she must put down her pride
and beg for her husband. Begging him to come back to her. For a reunion of husband and wife. Lady Bai is willing to. Compromising herself to
beg to be with her husband. Royal Mother is right. For Saint Xu, Lady Bai was willing to open a
medicine shop, steal fairy grass, and bear children. Thankfully Saint Xu knows to
treasure his marriage and is awaken. If Saint Xu was only someone
who continued to be in delusion, then Lady Bai's heart and
toil would be all for naught. Earlier you two seem unaware completely. Now you're all so skilled
in talking about it. These days, Emperor, you
haven't gone to Yikun Palace? The two of you have nothing to say? - I've worried you.
- I've worried you. When you're raising a child, you
end up worrying 99 out of 100 times. I can't keep watching. Yongji is so young. For you
two, he's worried and unhappy. What's the next performance? Empress Dowager, it's the one both Emperor and
Empress love. Head Over Wall Upon the Horse. That's a great show. I remember you two both love it. Royal Mother. Mongolian royals
are coming to the capital. I must go back to arrange things. Is it that urgent? Fine then. State affairs take precedence. Don't let it get delayed due to
watching a show with an elderly woman. - Go now.
- Yes. Royal Mother. I am in the middle of
making a tribute and prayer at Anhua Hall. I can't be late. Fine then. You go too. I take my leave. Empress Dowager, you prepared
this show for vain then. Those two fools. They do not know to cherish each other. You're done more than you can. How can I not worry? I am old and my heart is weak. I can't watch Yongji looking so pitiful. And having emperor and empress in discord, someone in
the palace will use that as opportunity for trouble. You don't think my ears
didn't hear those rumors? Rumors are always around the palace. As long as His Majesty is
resolute, he won't be lured by rumors. Empress Dowager, then the
Head over Wall upon Horse? We'll hear it another day. Vulture! Transcribe sutra until then? Until when will this end? Empress! Empress is killing me! Mistress, don't be so mad. Last time, the assassination attempt, it was thankfully
Sir Gundun begging His Majesty to disregard it. Or else it wouldn't
be so easy to escape it. You should try to be
calm and wait patiently. My father and them should be
here in the capital already, right? His Majesty will forgive me and pamper me
again on the account of the Khorchin's, right? Consort Yu. I greet you. Eunuch Li, is His Majesty releasing me? Yes. His Majesty said you've
been banned for some time already. He said to come and
release your confinement. Great. Great. I heard Consort Ling knew Sir Ling
when she was a servant in the wash room. You heard that too? I also heard they were
childhood sweethearts. And they grew up in the
same village in Shengjing. So you mean, this Sir Ling, is
he with Empress or Consort Ling? What do you think? Consort Ling is younger than Empress. When it comes to love, nothing
is as good as childhood love. It's true. Ling Yunche, what kind
of a spell are you under? All the rumors around the
palace circle around you. It's either Empress or Consort Ling. You're a celebrity now. What are you doing looking at me? Then, if I don't talk, can you
manage other people's mouths? You can talk about me but
don't get Empress involved. And don't mention Consort Ling either. You're aching for who? You
should ache for yourself. You're linked to Empress and Consort Ling.
You know trouble is looming by you big time. These days, you're always
painting water calligraphy. The things of the world, if they
can all be like water calligraphy. Clear as black and white,
and how great would that be? It's regrettable that I've been painting
for days and I'm stll dissatisfied. Your Majesty, your mind is not in peace. The rumors in the palace
involve Empress and Consort Ling? Yes. Consort Ling and Ling
Yunche. How are they linked? I looked into it. Guard Ling and Consort
Ling are both from Shengjing. They are from the same village. I heard they kept up visits to each other when
they first came into the palace to help each other. Consort Ling, when she was still a palace maid,
she did go to Cold Palace to look for Ling Yunche. Afterwards, not much visits. In that case, Empress and Ling
Yunche had more visits to each other. Empress and Ling Yunche
seeing each other is natural. Since when she was in the cold palace, you instructed
me to secretly plant someone to watch out for her. It was Ling Yunche and
Zhao Jiuxiao that I found. Your Majesty, don't
think too much of these. Rumors are just rumors. They
are not worth listening to. But snow doesn't come out of nowhere. And when I was in Mulan, I saw how Ling Yunche
disregarded his own life to save Empress and Yongji. Guard Ling is courageous and loyal. Courageous and loyal is
good but I fear there's more. Forget it. Get Consort Ling
here. I'll see what she says. - Jin Zhong.
- I'm here. Tell her to come in the afternoon. Yes. Lancui, the rumor was clearly
about Empress and Ling Yunche. How is it suddenly me? I don't know where it started
either, about you and Sir Ling's past. But I found out, the wash room, and the floral room, and the
clothing room all have people spreading them. Go find out which bastard is defaming me? So what if you found out? You need
to pour the dirty water on Empress. What brings you here? Emperor and Yuhu were discussing
you and Ling Yunche's rumor. How he is telling me to bring
you there to ask you questions. His Majesty discussed what? His Majesty trusts those rumors? It's up to you whether
he believes them or not. Mistress, don't be so frugal
with Ling Yunche anymore. I am not frugal about him. Then good. We can't sit and wait
for the fire to burn us. We must burn one to death first.
Which is better to die, you or empress? Of course it's Empress. What am I to do? Go to Yangxin Hall
first and clear yourself. You and Ling Yunche's story.
Keep it simple and without emotion. If His Majesty wants to punish Ling Yunche, then you push for it. The more cold-hearted, the better. But just by that, I can't save myself. Yes. You have to get Empress and Ling
Yunche's rumor delivered to Maoqian too. Ling Yunche and Maoqian never
got along, so if Maoqian finds out, maybe we can dig something else up. This is better than us
spreading rumors in the dark. No. That's too noticeable. You don't need to do it yourself.
Someone else hates Empress. She'll be eager to deliver the
news to Maoqian if she finds out. Consort Yu? Yes. We kept her for this use. His Majesty just released her
banishment. I'll go visit her. And in the afternoon I
will go visit His Majesty. Yes. Slowly, Aunt. - Go now.
- Yes. Her Highness said you did very well. If everyone knows, that's even better. Yes. Thank you, Sister. I will. Go. Though you're doing this to clear me, but for Ling Yunche, it's just
getting him in the rumors still. So what? As long as that person
isn't you, I dare to do so. This is clearly Consort
Ling trying to frame you. I can't let her get her wish. She gets what she sows. It's perfect. You will get Ling Yunche killed doing this. If that will punish Consort Ling well, then so what? I know what you will say. But in this palace, everyone's
thinking for themselves. If we don't think for ourselves,
we will get killed by others soon. Even if we have no other way in
the palace, Ling Yunche is innocent. He's saved me many times so he shouldn't be
the sacrifice between me and Consort Ling. Everyone's talking about you and Ling
Yunche out there. Do you know about them? Your Majesty, I heard about them. But my background is humble and I came from the same
village as Guard Ling so we knew each other as youngsters. So if they call us childhood
sweethearts, I can't really fight it. You are willing to come
and tell me the truth then. May you be sage. When I was a palace maid, I was cared after by Guard
Ling a couple of times due to us being hometown comrades. So the rumors were riled on. But for our reputations, I
kept myself apart from him. We are from the same time
but we are on different paths. Even if you want to look
into it, I am not afraid. May you find out the truth
so you can return my innocence. A guard has you befallen in
rumors. What do think I should do? If a death can halt
the rumors, I am willing. Your Majesty, I am your woman. You can't let others defame my
innocence and your reputation. Alright. You dare to speak of
the past so you must be guiltless. Get on up. Thank you, Your Majesty. Greetings to Consort
Yu. What brings you here? Your Majesty. I have
something urgent to report. Consort Yu, you can't
scream. What are you doing? This Consort Yu. She's
getting more and more unruly. How did I let someone so
ignorant come into the palace. Your Majesty. I really
have something urgent. It is linked to Empress.
May you allow my attendance. Fine then. Li Yu. - Your Majesty.
- Let her in. Yes. Consort Yu, His Majesty said to come in. Maoqian, you wait here. Yes. Madam Ling. What brings you here? Eunuch Li. Why don't I see Ling Yunche? Sir Ling isn't on shift. He's resting. Greetings to Your Majesty. You just got released from your
confinement and you dare to march in here? Your Majesty. I came here unauthorized. All for the reputation for the
palace. I must risk death to do this. What palace reputation? Imperial reputation doesn't
allow for you to speak wildly. Your Majesty. If I
didn't have sure evidence, I wouldn't dare to come
here risking my life. It's Empress. She and Ling
Yunche are having an affair. I don't dare to hide it.
I have witness and proof. What witness? The witness is Ling
Yunche's bedmate, Maoqian. I already brought Maoqian
here for full thoroughness. She's waiting outside. Your Majesty, this is a grand matter. You can't just listen to one sided story. Where is Ling Yunche. Your Majesty, today, Guard
Ling has a shift but it's not yet. So he's resting in the breakroom. I saw Madam Ling so I already
sent someone to summon Guard Ling. Get Maoqian in here
and summon Empress next. Let her come and listen. Yes. Now it's awkward for you to work
in front of His Majesty, right? Sir Ling. Sir Ling. What is it? Your wife came into the palace
with Consort Yu. Not sure for what. You must rush there and see. - She's where?
- Where else? By His Majesty. It's bad. Thanks to your marriage grant, but today I came here unauthorized. Whatever you would like to punish me by, please accept my devotion to you. It's so quiet when it's snowing. You are also quiet
when you see His Majesty. The two of you with nothing to say. We used to have endless to talk to. Now, when we open our mouths, we
are both afraid to hurt each other. It's better to be quiet. Empress. His Majesty asks
you to go to Yangxin Hall. For what? His Majesty is asking
Consort Ling about the rumors. Then Consort Yu came with
Maoqian to beg an attendance. They are saying Ling Yunche
and you are having an affair. Sir Ling, what brings you... I, Ling Yunche, begs your attendance. Come in. I, Ling Yunche, greeting Your
Majesty, Consort Ling, Consort Yu. You sure got here quick. Your Majesty. I heard
Maoqian asked to see you. I came to beg your
forgiveness for her disturbance. Maoqian, hurry and go back. I won't go back. I haven't
brought up the issue yet. Ling Yunche, you're in such a hurry to
chase me out. I guess you feel guilty. What is there for me to be guilty of? Your Majesty, it's my fault. I don't know how to manage my wife. To have Maoqian offend you.
I beg for your forgiveness. You two are fighting
nonstop before His Majesty. I can see you must not get along. Consort Ling is right. My
husband doesn't care for me. But he yearns for Empress only. How can I be in harmony with him? Maoqian! Don't forget. You're before His Majesty. You
cannot defame Central Palace. And you cannot speak unruly. Your Majesty, you must not
listen to Maoqian's wild talk. As they say, truth out of drunken
state and truth out of dream. If I don't sleep by you, how would I know that you miss her so much
that you can't forget her even in your dream? Always calling out Empress's name. Ruyi. Ruyi. What an auspicious Ruyi. What a great name that is
unforgettable upon first hearing. Pompous. - Empress's name isn't something you can say.
- Forgive me. Your Majesty, Maoqian is speaking nonsense. I am speaking nonsense? 4/20 on the 20th year. 12/22 on the 20th year again. 9/13 on the 25th year again. You said the name in your
sleep. What does that mean? Those dates... I greet Your Majesty. Empress, you're here. Sit. Empress. These people
are yakking before me. I wasn't going to hear
them, but it links you. So I asked you to come. I heard some of it when I was out
by the hall. It does seem to link me. Then what Maoqian said, those dates when
Ling Yunche talked in his dream seem special. Did you hear that too? Yes. 4/20 on the 20th year
is the day Jingsi died. 12/22 on the 20th year is
the second day Yongjing died. 9/13 on the 25th year is when you
found out Concubine Rong is infertile. So you slapped me. I don't know why these dates when Ling Yunche
talked in his sleep were just coincidental. Or if he had some kind
of a connection with you. Your Majesty, Maoqian said Guard
Ling called out my name in his sleep. It's hard to say if that is really true. Ling Yunche is your
imperial guard and loyal. Those three days are
also your sorrowful days. Even if Ling Yunche said
the words Ruyi in his sleep. I think Ling Yunche must be
consoling you with Ruyi, as in smoothly. Though Maoqian's motives are hard to read. Why are you so sure that the Ruyi words
spoken by Ling Yunche were from my name? Your Majesty, I don't
dare to frame Empress. But this matter is
repeating again and again. I couldn't be sure until I found something. - What is it?
- Maoqian has proof, Your Majesty. Send I tin. Greetings to Beile Prince. Kuning Palace's Zhao Jiuxiao.
What are you doing here? I wanted to ask you to
send a message to Consort Yu. What is it? Go first. Beile Prince, Consort Yu brought Mrs.
Ling to make a scene by His Majesty. Saying Empress and Ling
Yunche are having an affair. May Consort Yu go to Yangxin Hall to help. Alright. You go first. I will ask my mother. Then, I take my leave. Maoqian. How dare you look through my box. This box, all these years, you keep
it locked up and won't let me touch it. I was curious what
precious items are in here. That you're treasuring it so much. Until the time I carefully unlocked it. And saw these treasures. Look, Your Majesty. This boot
is an old item from a decade ago. But he treasures it
and there's an image too. This ruyi cloud is a
hint at Empress's name. And my husband's name. Sewn in such a secret place. Empress, do you recognize this boot? Of course I recognize it. Your Majesty, when I was in the Cold Palace,
Suoxin and I were in a fire disaster. It was thanks to Guard Ling who rescued us. You know about the incident too. Suoxin made a pair of boots to
express our gratitude towards Sir Ling. It was Suoxin? Your Majesty, if you don't believe
it, you may summon Suoxin to ask. Who doesn't know Suoxin is your close maid. Even if you didn't sew this cloud,
she would say she did it for you. His Majesty's embroidery
are mostly done by me. And this cloud was sewn by Suoxin. If Your Majesty can spare the
trouble, please take an old clothing, and compare to the boot for verification. Fine then. I'll have Yuhu take care of it. Yuhu. Take it to compare. Yes. How is it? Your Majesty, I compared them. This embroidery is indeed
not from Empress's hand. How can that be? Even so, Suoxin obeys Empress. Ling Yunche treasured
these boots for years. It can't say Ling Yunche and
Empress don't have an affair. Eyinzhu. To you, someone saving you, is the same as affair? Your Majesty. Come. I'm here. Drag Consort Yu out. Have her locked up in punishment
bureau and let her die there. No, Your Majesty. I am devoted to you. Your Majesty. Your Majesty, you can't. Your Majesty. Your Majesty. Ling Yunche, Maoqian. I had granted
marriage to you out of good intention. I didn't imagine how much discord you have. It turned out unexpected. Forget it. I'll be the evildoer today
since I grated you the marriage. Ling Yunche, when you go home,
write a divorce paper for Maoqian. You are to part now. I obey your order. I... Maoqian. You and I. Our marriage ends now. You... Your Majesty, I am incompetent. I have the duty to manage the harem. I couldn't help you and Empress. Forget it. Consort Ling,
you go back and rest up. Yes. Your Majesty, Maoqian defamed Empress. Just an amiable divorce is too kind to her. Maoqian, upon the divorce,
have her locked up in a village. Not to be allowed to talk nonsense again. I understand. Go now. Since the matter is
done, I take my leave too. Empress. You stay. I have to talk to you. What did you wish to say? Sit. What happened today was Consort
Yu and Maoqian being unruly. But snow doesn't come without wind. You're suspicious or else
you wouldn't have summoned me. To hear this shame for no reason. Ruyi, these days, Ling Yunche and your rumors
are rampant in the palace. I don't want to listen either. But the suspicion just hovers
in my mind and not dissipating. Not just today's incident. That day at Mulan ranch, I saw how Ling Yunche saved you. His gaze for you. It was clearly not the gaze
of a servant to his master. Also, you said he rescued
you in the cold palace. Was it then, that he started to harbor
unruly thoughts on you? Your Majesty. When I
was in the cold palace, Ling Yunche saved me many
times under your order. Under Yuhu's orders. And the matter at Mulan ranch.
Ling Yunche is an imperial guard. Risking his life to save
the master is his duty. You wish to suspect me over this? Suspect the one who saved
your wife and legitimate heir? Ruyi. Is it me being suspicious? Or is he coveting and
you're speaking on his behalf? Since Yongjing died, and
Concubine Rong came into the palace, you often act flustered
with me and you ignore me. I thought, what is the
matter that keeps you distant? Is it this Ling Yunche? Your Majesty, how can you speak like this? Yongjing died, because you heard the talk of the
astrologist and you ignored me? That day I ached in losing Yongjing. You didn't even show your face
and you didn't accompany me. You even said it was
me who cursed Yongjing. You would rather believe the nonsense
of the astrologist than to believe me. You won't believe that Yongjing
and I were attacked by others. Now you're saying I ignore you? And to add Ling Yunche to it too? Yongjing's death. Do
you think I didn't ache? I am the emperor but I am the husband too.
Did you ever try to understand and console me? As for the astrological talk. From the time of times, it is
our custom so what if I trust it? I can't do anything. You're the emperor so
whatever you said is right. Now there's nothing else to say. I have nothing to say. I will leave. Ruyi. Ruyi. 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. ♫
