Zhen Huan Zhuan (2011) s01e14 Episode Script
Episode 14
~ Episode 14 ~ What's wrong with you? On such a good day, why are you ruining the mood? I'm not very sad over anything.
But I saw Precious Smile dance Wild Goose Fly it recalled my sadness, so I lost my deportment You were not in the mansion when Empress of Origin dance the Wild Goose Fly Where did your sadness come from I read some poetry during my spare time and read the Poem of Eastern Building that was written by Princess of Plum it touched my heart Wild Goose Fly originate from Princess of Plum, she danced it when she's favoured while Poem of Eastern Building wrote when she was restricted in Palace of Shang Yang Today the Wild Goose Fly, reminded me of the poem I feel so sorry for Princess of Plum You never put your heart into books why did you read them then? I was silly I heard that reading could cultivate myself.
I know I have no talent if I don't educate myself I will have no face to serve your majesty You just said the poem touched your heart Come and tell us.
Your love was deeply attached to mebrWe talked hert to heart sentimentally You promised me your love will last as long as the world exists but the beatiful and angry one robbed my favour and restrained me in the cold palace The favour won't come again, even unclear in the dream Everytime I read this I know Princess of Plum's lovesickness deeply My King, this matter concerning lady Hua Fei is the private matter of your family.
I dare not intervene.
It's just that Lady Hua Fei served the King for many years.
And she hasn't made any major mistakes.
So if she ever serve you wrong Please be kind as she has been with you for a long time and Forgive the lady.
Hua Fei I have really wronged you.
The place you live is too far away.
When I have free time, I will come visit you often.
Thank you my King.
This sister would like to ask you something.
That piece of paper was kept hidden in your sister's sleeve the entire time right? That is why the dance, was set by my sister.
My older sister has a good heart.
Little sister, what are you talking about? I don't understand what you mean.
My sister is very clever.
So of course you would know that without the Wild Goose Fly dance the poem will never be read Princess Plum's love poem didn't win the king's heart back Lady Hua Fei has touched the heart of the King.
So if Princess Plum is still alife She would definately understand my dear old sister's well-intentioned act Little sister, whatever you say I your sister, isn't a good arguer However, if my daring little sister is ever free, you should really take care of Precise's fetus That is what the King really cares about.
Of course.
I spend so much time and thought into bring her down And now I have to watch her coming back up so easily How am I suppose to deal with it willingly Actually, deep down in you heart, my sister, you know that Concubine coming back up is well-expected It's only a matter of time of when she will regain her power NoI was just scared that our life won't be as easy and comfortable as this again But as long as we have this one in my sister's tummy, we don't have to be afraid of anything.
So you shouldn't be angry You should take good care of your baby instead It's only one month old.
We don't even know if it's a girl or a boy.
Whether it's a girl or a boy, both are good.
It'd still be our lovely baby.
Baby, convince your mother to not be angry anymore.
You, always like to joke around.
You know After what happened today, The queen is the one who is suppose to be getting all the headaches And she isn't even in any hurry, so why should we? You're right.
But when I saw you dance, I was so worried.
I know that you can dance.
When actually, whether you danced or not was still wrong.
What happened today is only due to my luck But Precious Cao is vicious inside Even if she hates you, it can't compare to how much the King loves you.
But you, always make the King so stressed.
If you showed off your dance skill earlier, they wouldn't set such a trap Thanks to they don't know what I can and cannot do.
otherwise, they would know how to put me into the trap Precious Smile His majesty got some good poems Please go to the Hall of Politics to appreciate Then you better go quickly, don't let the King wait.
Then I'll go.
Su Gonggong Greetings Lady Wan.
Some of the court men are still in there.
you will have to wait a while, young mistress Yes.
Your majesty, now the imperial court is useing military forces to defend the Northwest Princess of Glory's elder brother is in charged Please think twise Now the soldiers are needed, for the nation's sakebryour majesty should forgive Princess of Glory to comfort the soldiers I know.
You may all leave.
Greetings Young Mistress Young Mistress, this way please.
Your Majesty, Lady Wan is here Greetings your majesty Peace and prosperity to you My head hurts really bad.
Come here and help me massage it.
Yes.
Your Majesty is troubled How do you know? Although the hall is filled with Muo Li flowers, i can still smelled the menthol oil You always use menthol oil when you're troubled You always know what I am thinking Guess what I am troubled by your majesty must be worrying about government and court issues.
correct the royal harem is also part of my troubles the empress has worked hard to manage and fix the big and small issues in the royal harem.
someone should help her out what do you think? Concubine Hua has always been helping the royal harem she may be able to help the empress Besides, that case was Pin of Beauty's fault Princess of Glory may not involved Pus, what the empress dowager does not really like concubine hua is that she is so tactical and cruel sometimes The punishment to her is enough now This case may be unfair to you but don't worry, I will be on your side Nothing is unfair to me as long as it is for your majesty It was strange even the Prince Dun has come to plead for you he's usually arrogant, has no respect to his majesty he has the right to be arrogant his birth mother, Precious Princess of Wenxi, is Empress Xiao Zhaoren's sister and the Empress Dowage at presant was once the Empress Xiao Zhaoren's school maid when the nine princes faught for the throne The 8th, 9th and 14th prince who got along well with 1oth prince were all demoted only himself is still a prince How could he bear seeing his majesty got on the throne So why does he help you He is not helping me he is following the current situation and do my brother a favor General Nian? Prince Dun 's status is hight When the late emperor's alive,brbr he has worked together with my brother and 14th dealed with the Qinghai's case together we can say they're friends It doesn't matter.
Whoever helps my lady is still good in the end.
As long as you can receive the love of the King.
Is everything ready? Yes, everything is prepared.
The King loves it when the lady wears red.
Then quickly help your lady dress.
brbrbrYes.
Don't make the King wait.
Niang Niang worked hard all day It would be beneficial to rest now.
During these past few days, I've laughed so much, my mouth has become tired.
In these times, my lady must smile even when you don't wish to.
It must be tiring for my lady.
It's because the Queen must never show her tired state.
Then, I'd be seen as insufficient by others Those who eye my position If they don't try to strip me of my health and title, it'd be strange.
My lady's words are correct.
The way Princess of Glory looked so content today I couldn't stand it.
What happens to her depends on the emperor It's just that when I set my eyes on that child, Wen Yi.
I think of my Hong Hui at his first birthday.
If 1st prince were still alive If Hong Hui were still alive, He'd probably be taller than the Third Brother.
He'd look more handsome.
And he'd definitely be smarter than the Third Brother by far.
That's right.
When he was two, he could already recognize characters.
The Third Brother can't compare at all.
Niangniang are still young You can definitely have another prince I'm already in my forties.
I'm beyond child-bearing age As well, after sister's death, His Majesty never treated me again the way he did before.
The state of my body, I know it myself.
brbrIt can't happen again.
Although the King does not speak of it.
But in his heart, he still listens to my lady very well.
A woman can't even receive her husband's love.
If she only attains respect, what use is that? You've spent all this time with me How does His Majesty treat me compared to how he treated Jiejie in the past? Niang Niang, actually before Empress of Origin entered the estate, He treated you very well.
No matter how well he treats me, it can never compare to how much better he treats sister.
Empress Dowager too After all, I'm a illegitimate unlike sister is legitimate If Hong Hui were still alive, he would be the eldest son of his majesty,and legitimate How honourable he would be When Hong Hui died, The weather was just like this.
My head hurts so much.
My lady.
My lady.
Has young mistress eaten well for the last couple days? Do you still feel like throwing up? That's what's weird.
During these few days, I haven't wanted to vomit at all.
As well, my stomach aches for no reason.
You have had the medicine so you are fine As for the stomach pains and chills, It's only been a month since you've been pregnant.
It's very normal.
Do not worry.
If you say so, then I feel much at rest.
I thought that it's a time when I should be vomiting.
Young mistress's health is sturdy, how could you get morning sickness? I think that my lady will give birth to a very healthy son.
Then I'll believe you Cai Yue.
brbrbrbrYes.
Give the hawthorn cake from father to Doctor Liu.
Thank you very much.
I can tell right away that this hawthorn cake is from Qishun Store Didn't Qishun stop making cakes two years ago? Doctor Liu came to the travelling palace at the beginning of the year How could you not know? Uhhhwhen I think of home, I always remember snacks from Qishun so I always think the store's still there.
I misspoke, I hope young mistress forgives me Seems like you miss home If you like, I will have Caiyue wrap up more of them for you to bring back I thank young mistress - Fulingbr- Yes - Escort Doctor Liu outbr- Yes Doctor Liu, this way please Humble servant thanks young mistress Take a break, young mistress.
Be careful not to strain your eyes.
It's almost done.
Let me finish first.
Why the rush? Precious Hui has only been pregnant for a month It will be 8 more months before the baby can wear the undergarment you embroidered I must finish embroidering this first If Sister Mei sees it and likes it, I will make some more.
Don't you know, children grow very quickly They grow up in an instant How could it work if I don't make more? Look at youas if you've had children before When I was at home, I often saw mother sewing this and that for the first wife's children.
So I know a little bit Servant misspoke, and brought up sad memories for young mistress Young mistress please punish me Quickly get up Why would I punish you? I just don't know how mother is doing right now Madam must feel proud that you've entered the palace I am only a Promise without favor His Majesty probably doesn't even remember who I am No need for this dragon to fly as long as it stays Young mistress, bad news What happened? Mr.
An is in trouble! Young mistress! Jiejie! Jiejie help! Lingrong, what happened? Get up, speak calmly Jiejie, my father has been imprisoned How could that have happened? I received news from home that Jiang Wen Qing has been under orders to go to the Northwest My father was also sent along with the troops Who knew, they met enemy soldiers along the way who robbed them of the army provisions.
Jiang Wenqing also escaped with a good amount of silver.
His Majesty was furious and ordered Jiang Wenqing to be immediately captured and imprisoned along with father.
Right now, it's uncertain whether he's alive or dead I'm afraid that in a moment of anger, His Majesty will take father's life.
Are you sure that your father was really involved in this? He couldn't be.
Father is always overcautious and only seeks self-preservation.
He would never ever be involved with Jiang Wenqing's affairs Things have not been settled yet.
Don't cry so much right now.
It's more important for us to think of a solution Yes I know that military intelligence is a serious matter I'm afraid that things look grim for father This has happened to your family Of course we will plea with the Emperor for you But on affairs of state it might not be our place to intervene.
True No need to disturb the Emperor Mei Jiejie can solve this matter Me? Because this happened in the jurisdiction of Ji Zhou Mei Jiejie's father is one of the examiners in the case Mei Jiejie, I'm begging you, please save my father Let me think of a way Let me think I'm begging sister to write a letter to save my father Alright, don't worry But I must first see the Emperor to test his intentions Thanks Jiejie! Lingrong is eternally grateful.
Lingrong, stop crying Precious Hui You are with child.
How could you come out here? Watch out for the sun Is His Majesty inside? He is but Mr.
Zhang Tingyu and Mr.
Longkeduo are also inside.
Young mistress, you must wait a bit What? Even Longkeduo is here? Something happened to the military provisions that were en route to the northwest It's a matter of military intelligence.
His Majesty is absolutely furious right now.
Is Promise An's father involved in this? That I don't know I just know that His Majesty ordered that Jiang Wenqing be immediately executed.
Thenwhat about the other people? I don't know What? Did Precious come to plea for Promise An's father? Yes, Promise An is devastated I can't just sit by and watch No no no In my opinion, Precious best not get involved in this Gong Gong, please elaborate His Majesty hates when the inner palace meddles in political matters In particular, this is a huge matter of military intelligence dealing with Nian Gengyao's military situation in the northwest.
If you open your mouth, aren't you making enemies with Princess of Glory? But this isn't an issue of making enemies If I can save someone's life, I can't just stand by and watch.
You can only watch Just think, whether the Emperor finds out or not, if you write home, Mr.
Shen will be more lenient in his sentencing.
But if someone gets a hold of this and blows it out of proportion, the Emperor will be furious! Then what about your father's future prospects? Butif Promise An's father is really innocent If he's really innocent, he will be vindicated Didn't you see the big temper His Majesty threw over this just now? If you go you'll be in trouble Besides, you are now pregnant with His Majesty's child You will soon assist in managing the six palaces You can't afford to tread through these troubled waters Besides, once you open your mouth, and Princess of Glory finds out, Promise An's father will definitely die.
Then Gong Gong, please don't tell His Majesty I came Yes It's hot outside.
Young mistress, hurry and go back.
Don't be sad We will think of other ways What else is there? If Mei Jiejie can't save him, then others are in even less of a position to help.
Mei Jiejie has good reason If she does this, Princess of Glory will want your father dead even more Then what should I do? Today His Majesty already ordered to have Jiang Wenqing executed Tomorrow it will probably be my father Let's go beg the Empress Empress? Respects to young mistresses Please notify the Empress that we wish to see her Your timing is unfortunate Niang Niang went out I remember that Niang Niang usually rises from her nap at this time Niang Niang went to see the Emperor Young mistresses rushed here on such a hot summer day It must be for the same thing The Empress hears news so quickly She knew Jiejie and I would come beg her so she went to see His Majesty first? I don't know when she will be back Why don't you wait for her in the side hall? The tea has already been prepared Thanks for your troubles, Auntie Jian Qiu Please The empress went to Qingzhen Why would she go there in the middle of the day? I heard that Empress went to plea for Promise An's father, An Bihuai You mean to say, An Bihaui's failure to deliver the military provisions? Niang Niang's older brother General Nian is hard at work leading the war campaign Meanwhile they can't even handle such a trivial task behind the front line No wonder His Majesty is upset ButEmpress just paid him a visit Perhaps Niang Niang should also make a trip? Promise An is very close with Precious Smile and Precious Virtue? Like sisters There're no sisters in the harem just the weak depends on the strong silly follows the smart Sisters today, enemies tomorrow Smile on the face, knife in the back Niang Niang is exactly right Do you think it's better to govern the inner palace amicably or with an iron fist? I'm stupidI really don't know these things.
Where there are many women, there will be many disputes schemes, tears, acting, troubles Peaceful waters on the surface hide a turbulent undercurrent.
If I were in charge, I would govern with an iron fist and iron heart! who dare regardless of the rules under strict laws Niang Niang is right Empress returns Respects to Empress Everyone rise Yes Sit Thanks Empress I've already tried my hardest to plea for Promise An's father, but there's nothing I can do His Majesty only said this an official matter, and nothing else Since Niang Niang puts it that way, then there's nothing to be done Under the current circumstances, it will depend on (1) your father's luck, and (2) if there's still any room for discussion with His Majesty.
Lingrong thanks Empress for your care and concern I will always remember your favor Get up Yes Everyone has setbacks at some point in life As the head of the inner palace and as your sister in serving His Majesty, I should help you whenever I can.
Whether this matter works out favorably or not, we are endlessly grateful for Empress's words.
Since I've entered the inner palace, I've seen so many arbitrary things that Princess of Glory has done but Empress is so kind, I Precious Smile, you've always been understanding You should console Promise An on this matter, understand? Niangniang's concern, I also appreciate How can I repay Empress's kindness? Conflicts are frequent in the inner palace My body is weak, so I'm really tired of dealing with it Precious Smile are considerate, if you know what I want you must be able to share my burden It's so hot today, the ashes in the censer burn up again What should I do? We concubines in the Inner Palace all depend Empress' kindness It's my pleasure to share your burden as the saying goes, wise man work with his mind I'm lowly, I can just repay Empress with my physical power Good, you haven't disappointed my hopes The moon is bright, while the stars are sparsebra magpie fly to the south it circled the tree for many times, and finally find a branch to rest (depend on) Actually, in this inner palace, there has always been only one tree but many flowers are misleading As long as you can distinguish which is a tree, which is a flower Many thanks for Empress's advice.
I will remember closely.
The Empress pleaing for An Bihuai before His Majesty Princess of Glory already knows about it.
At this moment, no one cares about the Empress more than Princess of Glory Take a guess, what is Princess of Glory doing right now? She must be doing the exact opposite of what Empress is doing, asking His Majesty to punish An Bihuai harshly.
Then I should thank her What does young mistress mean by that? Thank her for putting in so much effort That way, it spares me much worry When did you come? I didn't realize you were here.
Dear 4th was sleeping, I couldn't bear to disturb you busy in public affairs I read reports for a whole day Those old men have nothing better to do than bother me with reports.
Really annoying.
As imperial officials, it's their duty Dear 4th need not berate them Besides, beauties come at times So Romatic, where is your toil from It must be the woman's sleeve smells sweet,so poetic It smells so good.
You are gliber, I connived you too much Princess of Glory understands you better than I do I only know how to make you upset How do you know that Lady Hua Fei came? The smell on the fan called Tian Gong Qiao This kind of rouge smells overwhelmingly sweet, and is hard to make Not many people in the palace use it.
Empress doesn't like fragrances I'm sure that when Princess of Glory comes to see Your Majesty, she dresses up with the utmost attention and detail, even scenting her fan with rouge fragrance.
You have a keen sense of observation Dear 4th, am I right? I can't hide anything from you Right after the Empress left, Princess of Glory came.
Both came for the same person.
For Promise An's father, An Bihuai? Exactly.
Then what about you? brbrWhat did you come here for? Let Huan Huan venture a guess The Empress is kind and generous She must be pleaing for Promise An's father Princess of Glory is outspoken and tenacious She must want Dear 4th to strictly enforce the law and not give into personal feelings.
Then what about you? The inner palace must not interfere in politics, Huan Huan knows deeply in my heart It's just that it's strange.
The Empress and Princess of Glory both met with you regarding An Bihuai.
Is it really because they have opposing views Or is this matter itself deserves careful reconsideration? What reconsideration? When I was young, I read many history books I know that when wise Emperors punished the officials they usually punished the head official and forgave the retinues, both strict and kind made others revere and appreciate your majesty always admire the wise emperors of Tang ang Song dynasty your majesty are also a wise and kind emperor I am ignorant but I think there are wars outside and imprisonment inside distinguish them clearly so that the nation will be peaceful I always thought you only read history books intensely I didn't think you were also fluent in national policy none of your words interfered policy but each of them pointed it out through history there is someone like you as if I find out a treasure I will have someone reexamine An Bihuai's case.
I won't let anyone suffer false accusations.
As a woman I was too bold in front of your majesty I beg Your Majesty to not take offense The inner palace does not interfere in politics When we are together alone, I am your husband.
A wife speaking her mind freely before her husband, about history and politics, what's wrong with that? I don't dare.
Precious Smile Zhen Shi dares not, but Zhen Huan may as well Yes, I dare not break the rules in front of your majesty but I will tell everything to my dear 4th Servant congratulates young mistress Auntie is too polite.
What is it? This morning, His Majesty ordered Ji Zhou official Shen Zishan to reexamine Sir An's case.
Sir An has hope Really? Of course.
She went to the King herself to plead.
Of course, the King will not embarrass her and give her face.
Thank you so much to the Queen.
Don't, young mistress.
Wait until Sir An is completely out of the woods.
Please go yourself and thank my lady.
I think Precious Smile also went to plea with His Majesty yesterday Precious Smile and Precious Virtue are really close sisters with you.
Sister Zhen indeed treats me sincerely But Sister Mei Precious Shen has already written to Sir Shen asking him to look after this matter.
Who wouldn't do a favor if it goes with the current? Actually, with Empress pleaing for leniency, His Majesty would definitely forgive Sir An.
But if Precious Shen was willing to write Sir Shen earlier, you wouldn't have to be so worried.
I still have other matters to attend to.
I'll leave first.
Auntie go well Bao Juan! Quickly find me some valuable things Throughout this whole ordeal, the family must have spent a good deal of money to save father.
If I don't help them financially, mother must be having a hard time at home.
Mother's eyes are not good, and she's constantly bullied by the other wives If Concubine Xiao didn't protect her, Then I wouldn't know what I'd do.
Fortunately, Precious Smile has given you quite a few gifts Young mistress can pick some good ones to send back home So what if they're expensive goods.
I finally know that No one's words can have as much use as the Queen's.
But of course.
Other than the Empress Dowager, the Empress is the most powerful woman in the palace.
Through this experience, I know that nothing and no one can be relied on.
Mei Jiejie normally calls me sister, but when I need her help, she avoids me.
I believe that Precious Smile is sincere towards young mistress.
Who treats me well, I know well inside my heart.
I believe that it's better to rely on oneself than on others.
If young mistress wants to make master and madam proud, it's better to win favor yourself, and hold your head high.
That's more satisfying But I don't have that ability.
And I don't have that chance.
But my lady, you have intentions.
With intentions comes good opportunities.
Young mistress fear the heat, but why don't you fan young mistress inside? The King is inside.
I don't dare stay there.
These noisy cicadas are keeping young mistress from sleeping well I came out here to chase them away! What's the use in only getting rid of these? There are plenty more outside in the garden.
It will only be quiet if they're all gone Eh, you're not staying with me? Young mistress asked me to pick some lilies.
She wants to see them after her nap.
I'm going to put them in a vase I'm so sorry.
I did not know the King was here.
It really was unintentional Young mistress, Huanbi didn't do it on purpose You're that Huanbi who likes to wear green? Yes I am.
The King has good memory.
Put your things down.
You may go.
Yes.
Why would you put the flower in the bowl? I reply to the King, my thoughts are that if the flowers are floating instead of stuck in the vase they would look better.
You are pretty, and also meticulous Thank you my King.
Of course, it's someone you've picked out.
Thank you for watching!
But I saw Precious Smile dance Wild Goose Fly it recalled my sadness, so I lost my deportment You were not in the mansion when Empress of Origin dance the Wild Goose Fly Where did your sadness come from I read some poetry during my spare time and read the Poem of Eastern Building that was written by Princess of Plum it touched my heart Wild Goose Fly originate from Princess of Plum, she danced it when she's favoured while Poem of Eastern Building wrote when she was restricted in Palace of Shang Yang Today the Wild Goose Fly, reminded me of the poem I feel so sorry for Princess of Plum You never put your heart into books why did you read them then? I was silly I heard that reading could cultivate myself.
I know I have no talent if I don't educate myself I will have no face to serve your majesty You just said the poem touched your heart Come and tell us.
Your love was deeply attached to mebrWe talked hert to heart sentimentally You promised me your love will last as long as the world exists but the beatiful and angry one robbed my favour and restrained me in the cold palace The favour won't come again, even unclear in the dream Everytime I read this I know Princess of Plum's lovesickness deeply My King, this matter concerning lady Hua Fei is the private matter of your family.
I dare not intervene.
It's just that Lady Hua Fei served the King for many years.
And she hasn't made any major mistakes.
So if she ever serve you wrong Please be kind as she has been with you for a long time and Forgive the lady.
Hua Fei I have really wronged you.
The place you live is too far away.
When I have free time, I will come visit you often.
Thank you my King.
This sister would like to ask you something.
That piece of paper was kept hidden in your sister's sleeve the entire time right? That is why the dance, was set by my sister.
My older sister has a good heart.
Little sister, what are you talking about? I don't understand what you mean.
My sister is very clever.
So of course you would know that without the Wild Goose Fly dance the poem will never be read Princess Plum's love poem didn't win the king's heart back Lady Hua Fei has touched the heart of the King.
So if Princess Plum is still alife She would definately understand my dear old sister's well-intentioned act Little sister, whatever you say I your sister, isn't a good arguer However, if my daring little sister is ever free, you should really take care of Precise's fetus That is what the King really cares about.
Of course.
I spend so much time and thought into bring her down And now I have to watch her coming back up so easily How am I suppose to deal with it willingly Actually, deep down in you heart, my sister, you know that Concubine coming back up is well-expected It's only a matter of time of when she will regain her power NoI was just scared that our life won't be as easy and comfortable as this again But as long as we have this one in my sister's tummy, we don't have to be afraid of anything.
So you shouldn't be angry You should take good care of your baby instead It's only one month old.
We don't even know if it's a girl or a boy.
Whether it's a girl or a boy, both are good.
It'd still be our lovely baby.
Baby, convince your mother to not be angry anymore.
You, always like to joke around.
You know After what happened today, The queen is the one who is suppose to be getting all the headaches And she isn't even in any hurry, so why should we? You're right.
But when I saw you dance, I was so worried.
I know that you can dance.
When actually, whether you danced or not was still wrong.
What happened today is only due to my luck But Precious Cao is vicious inside Even if she hates you, it can't compare to how much the King loves you.
But you, always make the King so stressed.
If you showed off your dance skill earlier, they wouldn't set such a trap Thanks to they don't know what I can and cannot do.
otherwise, they would know how to put me into the trap Precious Smile His majesty got some good poems Please go to the Hall of Politics to appreciate Then you better go quickly, don't let the King wait.
Then I'll go.
Su Gonggong Greetings Lady Wan.
Some of the court men are still in there.
you will have to wait a while, young mistress Yes.
Your majesty, now the imperial court is useing military forces to defend the Northwest Princess of Glory's elder brother is in charged Please think twise Now the soldiers are needed, for the nation's sakebryour majesty should forgive Princess of Glory to comfort the soldiers I know.
You may all leave.
Greetings Young Mistress Young Mistress, this way please.
Your Majesty, Lady Wan is here Greetings your majesty Peace and prosperity to you My head hurts really bad.
Come here and help me massage it.
Yes.
Your Majesty is troubled How do you know? Although the hall is filled with Muo Li flowers, i can still smelled the menthol oil You always use menthol oil when you're troubled You always know what I am thinking Guess what I am troubled by your majesty must be worrying about government and court issues.
correct the royal harem is also part of my troubles the empress has worked hard to manage and fix the big and small issues in the royal harem.
someone should help her out what do you think? Concubine Hua has always been helping the royal harem she may be able to help the empress Besides, that case was Pin of Beauty's fault Princess of Glory may not involved Pus, what the empress dowager does not really like concubine hua is that she is so tactical and cruel sometimes The punishment to her is enough now This case may be unfair to you but don't worry, I will be on your side Nothing is unfair to me as long as it is for your majesty It was strange even the Prince Dun has come to plead for you he's usually arrogant, has no respect to his majesty he has the right to be arrogant his birth mother, Precious Princess of Wenxi, is Empress Xiao Zhaoren's sister and the Empress Dowage at presant was once the Empress Xiao Zhaoren's school maid when the nine princes faught for the throne The 8th, 9th and 14th prince who got along well with 1oth prince were all demoted only himself is still a prince How could he bear seeing his majesty got on the throne So why does he help you He is not helping me he is following the current situation and do my brother a favor General Nian? Prince Dun 's status is hight When the late emperor's alive,brbr he has worked together with my brother and 14th dealed with the Qinghai's case together we can say they're friends It doesn't matter.
Whoever helps my lady is still good in the end.
As long as you can receive the love of the King.
Is everything ready? Yes, everything is prepared.
The King loves it when the lady wears red.
Then quickly help your lady dress.
brbrbrYes.
Don't make the King wait.
Niang Niang worked hard all day It would be beneficial to rest now.
During these past few days, I've laughed so much, my mouth has become tired.
In these times, my lady must smile even when you don't wish to.
It must be tiring for my lady.
It's because the Queen must never show her tired state.
Then, I'd be seen as insufficient by others Those who eye my position If they don't try to strip me of my health and title, it'd be strange.
My lady's words are correct.
The way Princess of Glory looked so content today I couldn't stand it.
What happens to her depends on the emperor It's just that when I set my eyes on that child, Wen Yi.
I think of my Hong Hui at his first birthday.
If 1st prince were still alive If Hong Hui were still alive, He'd probably be taller than the Third Brother.
He'd look more handsome.
And he'd definitely be smarter than the Third Brother by far.
That's right.
When he was two, he could already recognize characters.
The Third Brother can't compare at all.
Niangniang are still young You can definitely have another prince I'm already in my forties.
I'm beyond child-bearing age As well, after sister's death, His Majesty never treated me again the way he did before.
The state of my body, I know it myself.
brbrIt can't happen again.
Although the King does not speak of it.
But in his heart, he still listens to my lady very well.
A woman can't even receive her husband's love.
If she only attains respect, what use is that? You've spent all this time with me How does His Majesty treat me compared to how he treated Jiejie in the past? Niang Niang, actually before Empress of Origin entered the estate, He treated you very well.
No matter how well he treats me, it can never compare to how much better he treats sister.
Empress Dowager too After all, I'm a illegitimate unlike sister is legitimate If Hong Hui were still alive, he would be the eldest son of his majesty,and legitimate How honourable he would be When Hong Hui died, The weather was just like this.
My head hurts so much.
My lady.
My lady.
Has young mistress eaten well for the last couple days? Do you still feel like throwing up? That's what's weird.
During these few days, I haven't wanted to vomit at all.
As well, my stomach aches for no reason.
You have had the medicine so you are fine As for the stomach pains and chills, It's only been a month since you've been pregnant.
It's very normal.
Do not worry.
If you say so, then I feel much at rest.
I thought that it's a time when I should be vomiting.
Young mistress's health is sturdy, how could you get morning sickness? I think that my lady will give birth to a very healthy son.
Then I'll believe you Cai Yue.
brbrbrbrYes.
Give the hawthorn cake from father to Doctor Liu.
Thank you very much.
I can tell right away that this hawthorn cake is from Qishun Store Didn't Qishun stop making cakes two years ago? Doctor Liu came to the travelling palace at the beginning of the year How could you not know? Uhhhwhen I think of home, I always remember snacks from Qishun so I always think the store's still there.
I misspoke, I hope young mistress forgives me Seems like you miss home If you like, I will have Caiyue wrap up more of them for you to bring back I thank young mistress - Fulingbr- Yes - Escort Doctor Liu outbr- Yes Doctor Liu, this way please Humble servant thanks young mistress Take a break, young mistress.
Be careful not to strain your eyes.
It's almost done.
Let me finish first.
Why the rush? Precious Hui has only been pregnant for a month It will be 8 more months before the baby can wear the undergarment you embroidered I must finish embroidering this first If Sister Mei sees it and likes it, I will make some more.
Don't you know, children grow very quickly They grow up in an instant How could it work if I don't make more? Look at youas if you've had children before When I was at home, I often saw mother sewing this and that for the first wife's children.
So I know a little bit Servant misspoke, and brought up sad memories for young mistress Young mistress please punish me Quickly get up Why would I punish you? I just don't know how mother is doing right now Madam must feel proud that you've entered the palace I am only a Promise without favor His Majesty probably doesn't even remember who I am No need for this dragon to fly as long as it stays Young mistress, bad news What happened? Mr.
An is in trouble! Young mistress! Jiejie! Jiejie help! Lingrong, what happened? Get up, speak calmly Jiejie, my father has been imprisoned How could that have happened? I received news from home that Jiang Wen Qing has been under orders to go to the Northwest My father was also sent along with the troops Who knew, they met enemy soldiers along the way who robbed them of the army provisions.
Jiang Wenqing also escaped with a good amount of silver.
His Majesty was furious and ordered Jiang Wenqing to be immediately captured and imprisoned along with father.
Right now, it's uncertain whether he's alive or dead I'm afraid that in a moment of anger, His Majesty will take father's life.
Are you sure that your father was really involved in this? He couldn't be.
Father is always overcautious and only seeks self-preservation.
He would never ever be involved with Jiang Wenqing's affairs Things have not been settled yet.
Don't cry so much right now.
It's more important for us to think of a solution Yes I know that military intelligence is a serious matter I'm afraid that things look grim for father This has happened to your family Of course we will plea with the Emperor for you But on affairs of state it might not be our place to intervene.
True No need to disturb the Emperor Mei Jiejie can solve this matter Me? Because this happened in the jurisdiction of Ji Zhou Mei Jiejie's father is one of the examiners in the case Mei Jiejie, I'm begging you, please save my father Let me think of a way Let me think I'm begging sister to write a letter to save my father Alright, don't worry But I must first see the Emperor to test his intentions Thanks Jiejie! Lingrong is eternally grateful.
Lingrong, stop crying Precious Hui You are with child.
How could you come out here? Watch out for the sun Is His Majesty inside? He is but Mr.
Zhang Tingyu and Mr.
Longkeduo are also inside.
Young mistress, you must wait a bit What? Even Longkeduo is here? Something happened to the military provisions that were en route to the northwest It's a matter of military intelligence.
His Majesty is absolutely furious right now.
Is Promise An's father involved in this? That I don't know I just know that His Majesty ordered that Jiang Wenqing be immediately executed.
Thenwhat about the other people? I don't know What? Did Precious come to plea for Promise An's father? Yes, Promise An is devastated I can't just sit by and watch No no no In my opinion, Precious best not get involved in this Gong Gong, please elaborate His Majesty hates when the inner palace meddles in political matters In particular, this is a huge matter of military intelligence dealing with Nian Gengyao's military situation in the northwest.
If you open your mouth, aren't you making enemies with Princess of Glory? But this isn't an issue of making enemies If I can save someone's life, I can't just stand by and watch.
You can only watch Just think, whether the Emperor finds out or not, if you write home, Mr.
Shen will be more lenient in his sentencing.
But if someone gets a hold of this and blows it out of proportion, the Emperor will be furious! Then what about your father's future prospects? Butif Promise An's father is really innocent If he's really innocent, he will be vindicated Didn't you see the big temper His Majesty threw over this just now? If you go you'll be in trouble Besides, you are now pregnant with His Majesty's child You will soon assist in managing the six palaces You can't afford to tread through these troubled waters Besides, once you open your mouth, and Princess of Glory finds out, Promise An's father will definitely die.
Then Gong Gong, please don't tell His Majesty I came Yes It's hot outside.
Young mistress, hurry and go back.
Don't be sad We will think of other ways What else is there? If Mei Jiejie can't save him, then others are in even less of a position to help.
Mei Jiejie has good reason If she does this, Princess of Glory will want your father dead even more Then what should I do? Today His Majesty already ordered to have Jiang Wenqing executed Tomorrow it will probably be my father Let's go beg the Empress Empress? Respects to young mistresses Please notify the Empress that we wish to see her Your timing is unfortunate Niang Niang went out I remember that Niang Niang usually rises from her nap at this time Niang Niang went to see the Emperor Young mistresses rushed here on such a hot summer day It must be for the same thing The Empress hears news so quickly She knew Jiejie and I would come beg her so she went to see His Majesty first? I don't know when she will be back Why don't you wait for her in the side hall? The tea has already been prepared Thanks for your troubles, Auntie Jian Qiu Please The empress went to Qingzhen Why would she go there in the middle of the day? I heard that Empress went to plea for Promise An's father, An Bihuai You mean to say, An Bihaui's failure to deliver the military provisions? Niang Niang's older brother General Nian is hard at work leading the war campaign Meanwhile they can't even handle such a trivial task behind the front line No wonder His Majesty is upset ButEmpress just paid him a visit Perhaps Niang Niang should also make a trip? Promise An is very close with Precious Smile and Precious Virtue? Like sisters There're no sisters in the harem just the weak depends on the strong silly follows the smart Sisters today, enemies tomorrow Smile on the face, knife in the back Niang Niang is exactly right Do you think it's better to govern the inner palace amicably or with an iron fist? I'm stupidI really don't know these things.
Where there are many women, there will be many disputes schemes, tears, acting, troubles Peaceful waters on the surface hide a turbulent undercurrent.
If I were in charge, I would govern with an iron fist and iron heart! who dare regardless of the rules under strict laws Niang Niang is right Empress returns Respects to Empress Everyone rise Yes Sit Thanks Empress I've already tried my hardest to plea for Promise An's father, but there's nothing I can do His Majesty only said this an official matter, and nothing else Since Niang Niang puts it that way, then there's nothing to be done Under the current circumstances, it will depend on (1) your father's luck, and (2) if there's still any room for discussion with His Majesty.
Lingrong thanks Empress for your care and concern I will always remember your favor Get up Yes Everyone has setbacks at some point in life As the head of the inner palace and as your sister in serving His Majesty, I should help you whenever I can.
Whether this matter works out favorably or not, we are endlessly grateful for Empress's words.
Since I've entered the inner palace, I've seen so many arbitrary things that Princess of Glory has done but Empress is so kind, I Precious Smile, you've always been understanding You should console Promise An on this matter, understand? Niangniang's concern, I also appreciate How can I repay Empress's kindness? Conflicts are frequent in the inner palace My body is weak, so I'm really tired of dealing with it Precious Smile are considerate, if you know what I want you must be able to share my burden It's so hot today, the ashes in the censer burn up again What should I do? We concubines in the Inner Palace all depend Empress' kindness It's my pleasure to share your burden as the saying goes, wise man work with his mind I'm lowly, I can just repay Empress with my physical power Good, you haven't disappointed my hopes The moon is bright, while the stars are sparsebra magpie fly to the south it circled the tree for many times, and finally find a branch to rest (depend on) Actually, in this inner palace, there has always been only one tree but many flowers are misleading As long as you can distinguish which is a tree, which is a flower Many thanks for Empress's advice.
I will remember closely.
The Empress pleaing for An Bihuai before His Majesty Princess of Glory already knows about it.
At this moment, no one cares about the Empress more than Princess of Glory Take a guess, what is Princess of Glory doing right now? She must be doing the exact opposite of what Empress is doing, asking His Majesty to punish An Bihuai harshly.
Then I should thank her What does young mistress mean by that? Thank her for putting in so much effort That way, it spares me much worry When did you come? I didn't realize you were here.
Dear 4th was sleeping, I couldn't bear to disturb you busy in public affairs I read reports for a whole day Those old men have nothing better to do than bother me with reports.
Really annoying.
As imperial officials, it's their duty Dear 4th need not berate them Besides, beauties come at times So Romatic, where is your toil from It must be the woman's sleeve smells sweet,so poetic It smells so good.
You are gliber, I connived you too much Princess of Glory understands you better than I do I only know how to make you upset How do you know that Lady Hua Fei came? The smell on the fan called Tian Gong Qiao This kind of rouge smells overwhelmingly sweet, and is hard to make Not many people in the palace use it.
Empress doesn't like fragrances I'm sure that when Princess of Glory comes to see Your Majesty, she dresses up with the utmost attention and detail, even scenting her fan with rouge fragrance.
You have a keen sense of observation Dear 4th, am I right? I can't hide anything from you Right after the Empress left, Princess of Glory came.
Both came for the same person.
For Promise An's father, An Bihuai? Exactly.
Then what about you? brbrWhat did you come here for? Let Huan Huan venture a guess The Empress is kind and generous She must be pleaing for Promise An's father Princess of Glory is outspoken and tenacious She must want Dear 4th to strictly enforce the law and not give into personal feelings.
Then what about you? The inner palace must not interfere in politics, Huan Huan knows deeply in my heart It's just that it's strange.
The Empress and Princess of Glory both met with you regarding An Bihuai.
Is it really because they have opposing views Or is this matter itself deserves careful reconsideration? What reconsideration? When I was young, I read many history books I know that when wise Emperors punished the officials they usually punished the head official and forgave the retinues, both strict and kind made others revere and appreciate your majesty always admire the wise emperors of Tang ang Song dynasty your majesty are also a wise and kind emperor I am ignorant but I think there are wars outside and imprisonment inside distinguish them clearly so that the nation will be peaceful I always thought you only read history books intensely I didn't think you were also fluent in national policy none of your words interfered policy but each of them pointed it out through history there is someone like you as if I find out a treasure I will have someone reexamine An Bihuai's case.
I won't let anyone suffer false accusations.
As a woman I was too bold in front of your majesty I beg Your Majesty to not take offense The inner palace does not interfere in politics When we are together alone, I am your husband.
A wife speaking her mind freely before her husband, about history and politics, what's wrong with that? I don't dare.
Precious Smile Zhen Shi dares not, but Zhen Huan may as well Yes, I dare not break the rules in front of your majesty but I will tell everything to my dear 4th Servant congratulates young mistress Auntie is too polite.
What is it? This morning, His Majesty ordered Ji Zhou official Shen Zishan to reexamine Sir An's case.
Sir An has hope Really? Of course.
She went to the King herself to plead.
Of course, the King will not embarrass her and give her face.
Thank you so much to the Queen.
Don't, young mistress.
Wait until Sir An is completely out of the woods.
Please go yourself and thank my lady.
I think Precious Smile also went to plea with His Majesty yesterday Precious Smile and Precious Virtue are really close sisters with you.
Sister Zhen indeed treats me sincerely But Sister Mei Precious Shen has already written to Sir Shen asking him to look after this matter.
Who wouldn't do a favor if it goes with the current? Actually, with Empress pleaing for leniency, His Majesty would definitely forgive Sir An.
But if Precious Shen was willing to write Sir Shen earlier, you wouldn't have to be so worried.
I still have other matters to attend to.
I'll leave first.
Auntie go well Bao Juan! Quickly find me some valuable things Throughout this whole ordeal, the family must have spent a good deal of money to save father.
If I don't help them financially, mother must be having a hard time at home.
Mother's eyes are not good, and she's constantly bullied by the other wives If Concubine Xiao didn't protect her, Then I wouldn't know what I'd do.
Fortunately, Precious Smile has given you quite a few gifts Young mistress can pick some good ones to send back home So what if they're expensive goods.
I finally know that No one's words can have as much use as the Queen's.
But of course.
Other than the Empress Dowager, the Empress is the most powerful woman in the palace.
Through this experience, I know that nothing and no one can be relied on.
Mei Jiejie normally calls me sister, but when I need her help, she avoids me.
I believe that Precious Smile is sincere towards young mistress.
Who treats me well, I know well inside my heart.
I believe that it's better to rely on oneself than on others.
If young mistress wants to make master and madam proud, it's better to win favor yourself, and hold your head high.
That's more satisfying But I don't have that ability.
And I don't have that chance.
But my lady, you have intentions.
With intentions comes good opportunities.
Young mistress fear the heat, but why don't you fan young mistress inside? The King is inside.
I don't dare stay there.
These noisy cicadas are keeping young mistress from sleeping well I came out here to chase them away! What's the use in only getting rid of these? There are plenty more outside in the garden.
It will only be quiet if they're all gone Eh, you're not staying with me? Young mistress asked me to pick some lilies.
She wants to see them after her nap.
I'm going to put them in a vase I'm so sorry.
I did not know the King was here.
It really was unintentional Young mistress, Huanbi didn't do it on purpose You're that Huanbi who likes to wear green? Yes I am.
The King has good memory.
Put your things down.
You may go.
Yes.
Why would you put the flower in the bowl? I reply to the King, my thoughts are that if the flowers are floating instead of stuck in the vase they would look better.
You are pretty, and also meticulous Thank you my King.
Of course, it's someone you've picked out.
Thank you for watching!