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(DUBBED)The Rags-to-Royal Vow: Bride of the Unseen King full movie
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00:00:00Lady Evelyn Sterling from the Montagues, a woman of virtue, diligent and gentle, hereby
00:00:05bestow the title of first-ranked Lady of Honor by Imperial Decree.
00:00:10We humbly thank His Majesty for his grace.
00:00:21Murder!
00:00:22Murder!
00:00:23Duh!
00:00:24Someone's been killed!
00:00:26Murder!
00:00:27Murder!
00:00:28Murder!
00:00:29Murder!
00:00:30Murder!
00:00:32Murder!
00:00:41Sister...
00:00:42Why?!
00:00:43Don't call me Sister!
00:00:45You are unworthy!
00:00:45We are both daughters of the Sterling family!
00:00:48Why should you live better than me?!
00:00:49If only Adrián Montag caught my Bridlebow, three years ago?
00:00:55This little recovery is nothing but an illusion.
00:01:02If I were given another chance, I would rather forsake all of these honors.
00:01:25Master, I have already spread the word.
00:01:33The noblemen from all around have heard that our daughters of the Sterling family are seeking
00:01:38husbands and are eager to compete for them.
00:01:40For a son-in-law of our family, at the very least, he must be a man of great status.
00:01:45You two better aim at the right man.
00:01:47Whichever of you marries well shall bring glory to our family.
00:01:50Why have I been reborn two-three years ago, the very day of the husband seeking bridal bond?
00:01:55My lady, it's time to cast your bond.
00:02:01Sister, please let me go first.
00:02:05In my past life, Josephine insists that I go first, feigning modesty and humility.
00:02:12Yet now, it seems, Josephine has also been reborn.
00:02:20Lady Josephine, this way!
00:02:22Give it to me!
00:02:23Lady Josephine, come on!
00:02:27In this life, I have to marry Adrian!
00:02:38Tim, Adrian, second son of the Montagues.
00:02:41The Montague family are relatives of the royal family, which means we shall become royal kin as well!
00:02:47I actually altered my fate.
00:02:50Three years later, Adrian shall rise in rank, and I shall become a noble lady of honor!
00:02:58Josephine, you have schemed relentlessly.
00:03:01But little do you know, that you're gonna suffer a lot in the evil Montague family.
00:03:07Great, great, great! The whole family is counting on you!
00:03:10Oh, stop flattering me! I'm doing this just for our family.
00:03:14Once I become Lady Montague, I shall be mindful of my words and actions, bringing prosperity to our family.
00:03:20Sister, what do you say?
00:03:24You are truly fortunate. As your sister, I am happy for you.
00:03:29Evelyn, Lady Luck is with me this time.
00:03:32In this life, I will never let you overshadow me again.
00:03:36That is...
00:03:43Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
00:03:47Master, if the Empress tower you find, you're dressed like this.
00:03:51Mother's been always pressing me. I can only leave the palace for some peace.
00:03:56This is a perfect chance to experience the life of ordinary folk.
00:03:59Let's have a look.
00:04:05In my past life, that beggar caught my bridal bull. I had to run away and then suffer a lot.
00:04:10This time, I shall let you taste the pain of being abandoned by your own kin.
00:04:16Master, our family has now secured ties with the Montagues.
00:04:20Evelyn, now it's your turn. And you better aim as close as Josephine.
00:04:25Mother, how could you say such a thing?
00:04:28Sister has always been lucky and she would never bring shame upon us.
00:04:32In my opinion, in the moment, she will surely get the finest husband.
00:04:41Powerful or not, rich or not, it's only written on water.
00:04:46In this life, I seek only a true companion to live a peaceful life till the end.
00:04:55It's him.
00:05:06It's him, the beggar that Josephine ran away from.
00:05:11Oh no, it actually went to a beggar.
00:05:15Sister, what terrible luck you have. A beggar out of so many people down there.
00:05:21How do you expect father to hold his head high?
00:05:23Damn it! With so many people down there, how could you cast it to a beggar?
00:05:29Are you deliberately trying to shame me?
00:05:31What's done is done, sister. Do not be too upset.
00:05:35Though he is of lowly birth, but look, at least he got a pretty face.
00:05:39It is only a pity for you, sister, raising comfort and luxury.
00:05:43But now bound to a beggar, you shall have to labor yourself to earn your bread.
00:05:48Now this will be quite the spectacle. The esteemed Lady Evelyn will marry a beggar?
00:05:53Everyone is watching. If she refuses, it's going to ruin their credit. Who would associate with them more?
00:06:02Hey! Hey! Cease her! Don't let her escape!
00:06:04Master, how did this bridal ball end up in your hands? What should we do now? It's the Scottish!
00:06:10I'm dressed in such rags. She won't agree.
00:06:17Sister, why are you running? You cast a bridal ball yourself!
00:06:21You damn girl! Look at the filthy beggar you've got!
00:06:27If he becomes my son-in-law, it's gonna be a huge disgrace to us!
00:06:33In my past life, I was mistreated by the Montagues and used for Sterling's ambitions.
00:06:39Thinking back now, perhaps marrying a beggar would be a better fate.
00:06:43The rule of the bridal ball is binding. Since he caught the ball, you should-
00:06:48I am willing to marry him!
00:06:55What?
00:06:56My name is Evelyn Sterling. What's yours?
00:07:03I am Luke... Lucas Prescott.
00:07:11With all present as my witnesses today, I, Evelyn Sterling. Willing take Lucas Prescott as my husband?
00:07:19Are you serious?
00:07:27Yeah. The ball is in your hands. You wanna... reject me?
00:07:34I didn't. It's just that I'm poor as hell. Marrying me would mean a life of a certainty. Are you sure?
00:07:41We're not disabled or something. We may be poor now, but we can always earn our money.
00:07:50We can work hard to make a living ourselves.
00:07:54I've never seen someone so easily content.
00:07:56He's just a filthy beggar! You're really gonna marry him?
00:08:00Evelyn, you're sure about this? Marry this beggar and your future is ruined!
00:08:07I do not believe that is true. Future won't be decided like that. Lucas, he may be in rags now,
00:08:15but I can see his humility and good manner. He's gonna make a difference, maybe.
00:08:20You are... Rule is rule. You're not eating your words, are you, sir?
00:08:25Indeed. If he refuses, that's breaking the rules and gonna ruin their reputation. Seems well, she has to marry him.
00:08:32Indeed. Marry him. Indeed. Marry him.
00:08:35Since you want to marry him, don't blame us in the future. You won't get a share of the coming glory of us.
00:08:43I understand. The matchmaking is concluded. Everyone disperse.
00:08:51Sister, no hard feelings.
00:08:54But marrying a beggar means you will spend your life beneath me.
00:09:01You should worry about yourself. Life with the Montague's is not as easy as you imagine.
00:09:16You...
00:09:16In three days, remember to come to propose. It's her or mother's pressing.
00:09:26So I might as well... Alright, I'll be there.
00:09:34Today, the second daughter of the Silent Family is to be wed. Her dowry includes a pair of gold
00:09:39phoenix hairpins and laid with precious gems. Plenty boats of fine brocade. Three land deeds for silk
00:09:45shops in the Eastern District. Lady Josephine Starling's salary is worth a fortune. Yet Lady
00:09:51Evelyn Starling has nothing at all. They're both daughters of the Starling family, but the difference
00:09:54between them is astonishing. Sister, after marrying a beggar, you will likely toil for the rest of your
00:10:00life. I wonder if you can even endure such life.
00:10:11It's the bridegroom. The bridegroom has arrived.
00:10:15Oh, as expected of the second son of the Montague family, the spectacle is grand indeed.
00:10:21Of course, the Montagues hold immense power. Marrying into their family, Lady Josephine Starling will
00:10:25live a life of endless luxury. Unlike Evelyn, marrying a beggar, this will certainly be an
00:10:30interesting sight to behold. My respects to my honor, father and mother-in-law.
00:10:34Please rise, my son-in-law. My son-in-law, such an elaborate wedding procession is a spectacle
00:10:40worthy of Highgate. For our dear Josephine to be regarded so highly by you is an honor to the
00:10:45Sterling family. Sister, the auspicious hour is nearly over. Why has your husband not come for you?
00:10:54Could it be that he's not coming at all?
00:11:04I, your humble son-in-law, greet my honored father-in-law.
00:11:12My lady.
00:11:17My lady.
00:11:18Are you here to beg for the alms or take a bride? Dressed in such rags, do you not feel
00:11:22ashamed? Compared to Lord Montague, you're as far apart as heaven and earth.
00:11:28Just what are you wearing? In front of so many esteemed officials, are you not bringing shame
00:11:33upon me?
00:11:34Today is your wedding day, and yet you came dressed like this? Do you not find this is a disgrace?
00:11:40Do you not finding this humiliating? Marriage is a lifelong commitment,
00:11:44building upon sincerity, not mere appearances. The man I, Evelyn Sterling, have chosen is not one
00:11:49whose worth can be swayed by idle words. Have you not embarrassed us enough? Master, do not be
00:11:56angered. From the moment Evelyn steps beyond this threshold, she'll no longer be a Sterling.
00:12:02The auspicious hour has arrived. Bring the bride to the carriage.
00:12:13This is the...
00:12:17Congratulations, Master Sterling. Your son-in-law is truly an exceptional man.
00:12:24Many thanks, Deputy Minister. Please come inside. Off to you.
00:12:27Surely you didn't arrive on foot today. On such a big day, will you have the bride walk all the way to
00:12:37your home? Unheard of. Indeed. Not like my husband.
00:12:46Milady, please, allow me to take you home.
00:12:57Bow to the heavens and the earth. Is this the place they've found us to live in?
00:13:13Mm-mm. Bow to the elders.
00:13:20A shabby place like this, is it even fit for living? I just didn't want you to blow your cover.
00:13:24And bow to each other as husband and wife.
00:13:35The ceremony is complete!
00:13:38Milady, I have put you through hardship, having a life with me in such a shabby place.
00:13:43Not at all. I actually think it's rather spacious. At least, it shields us from the wind and rain.
00:13:50If we work hard from now on, keep this place tidy, it'll soon feel much more comfortable.
00:13:57At this moment, I have nothing of value to give you.
00:14:01This shade pendant was left to me by my father. I've carried it with me all these years.
00:14:07And now, I'm giving it to you.
00:14:09It's so precious. Are you certain of it?
00:14:20All right. I will cherish it well.
00:14:31You're up. Breakfast is ready. For you.
00:14:54Hi. Where are you going?
00:14:56Today is the wife's homecoming day. I made telemeds for my parents, but they're not quite finished.
00:15:02I need to buy some more threats and complete them before I return home.
00:15:05All right. I'll go with you.
00:15:07All right.
00:15:09Let's go.
00:15:14Greetings, your ma-
00:15:15Greetings, your majesty!
00:15:20Greetings, your majesty!
00:15:21Greetings, your ma-
00:15:22Greetings, your majesty!
00:15:24Greetings, your majesty!
00:15:26Who are they?
00:15:27The palace is too complicated. Once everything's settled, I'll reveal my identity to Evelyn.
00:15:32They are...
00:15:35They're here for Victor!
00:15:41Yes, yes. I used to serve in the palace. These are all old acquaintances.
00:15:45Yes. Evelyn, I'll help Victor to entertain the guests. Will you be all right buying threat on your own?
00:15:55Yes.
00:15:55Hm.
00:16:08Speak! What happened?
00:16:09The Empress Dowager distressed over your majesty's presence and suddenly collapsed.
00:16:13What? Victor, stay here and protect Evelyn. Let's head back.
00:16:17Yes, your majesty.
00:16:18Get someone to deliver some valuable gifts to Sterling Estate. Say that they're Evelyn's homecoming gifts.
00:16:24Yes, your majesty.
00:16:25Let's go!
00:16:26Father! Mother! Your daughter has returned!
00:16:31Father? Why has sister returned alone?
00:16:35Today is your homecoming day. Sister, why have you returned alone? Are you ashamed of your beggar husband?
00:16:47So you didn't even bring him to meet the family?
00:16:49My husband wanted to come, but something urgent came up.
00:16:53Since being married to the beggar, Lady Evelyn Sterling must have suffered a great deal. You look much frailer than before.
00:17:01Had you not married that filthy beggar, perhaps I would have taken you as a concubine. At least you wouldn't have fallen to such a state.
00:17:08That will not be necessary. I am living well. As of for you, sister, it has been quite a few days since you had seen your husband before.
00:17:16You!
00:17:18Screw you, Adrian! Went drinking with Quarzenz on our wedding night and now everyone knows we are utterly humiliating me!
00:17:25Josephede!
00:17:26Father, Mother. Greetings to you both. Greetings to you both.
00:17:36You've returned alone. How can you still have the face to come back?
00:17:39What does your husband do all day, not even accompanying you for your homecoming?
00:17:44Mother, you're thinking too highly of her. That filthy beggar is probably begging in the streets right now. How could he possibly compare to my husband?
00:17:53Father-in-law, your humble son-in-law has brought a small gift.
00:18:03Our dear Josephine has truly found herself a fine husband.
00:18:06For our daughter to marry such a fine gentleman, it must be the blessing she has earned over eight lifetimes.
00:18:12Unlike someone who chose a beggar as her husband, our Sterling family has raised you for so many years,
00:18:19and yet you come back empty-handed on your homecoming day.
00:18:22Indeed, sister. This is my homecoming gift.
00:18:27Have you fallen into such poverty that you cannot even afford a proper homecoming gift?
00:18:38Father, Mother, these are the two protective telements I made for you by hand.
00:18:43A blessing to you both. Wishing you peace and prosperity.
00:18:45A blessing to you both.
00:18:46A blessing to you both.
00:18:49Get out!
00:18:50What a disgrace!
00:18:53Sister, is this truly what you've brought? A few scraps of cloth with embroidery? How dare you present these?
00:19:00Well, she did marry a beggar. So her gift befits her status perfectly.
00:19:05Oh, right. She has married a beggar. What else could we expect from her?
00:19:17Master! Madam! Someone from the palace has arrived with gifts. They say they are the homecoming gifts from Lady Evelyn.
00:19:22Master Sterling! Who exactly has your eldest daughter married a mountain nobility? Even the palace saw fit to have me personally deliver these gifts to you. You must hold great influence indeed.
00:19:35Gifts from the palace? But it must be from his majesty himself.
00:19:38It was personally arranged by the chief eunuch at his majesty's side. He said for the Sterling family's...
00:19:47...outest daughter.
00:19:50Mr. Ashford, you must be mistaken. All of Highgate knows that Evelyn married a beggar.
00:19:58How could she possibly have ties to anyone in the palace?
00:20:02Oh, this must surely be a courtesy to young Master Montague.
00:20:08Indeed. In this world, those seeking favor with the Montague family are countless.
00:20:15Even those in the palace are paying their respects. Father-in-law, please accept with joy.
00:20:22Josephine has married a remarkable husband. Just look at the grandeur of her homecoming. Such lavish gifts.
00:20:28Our Sterling family is truly honored beyond measure.
00:20:34The gifts have been delivered. I shall take my leave.
00:20:36Oh, take care.
00:20:37Take care.
00:20:41Sister, my husband has prepared two sets of homecoming gifts. Seeing all these, do you not feel ashamed?
00:20:48It's not about the quality of gifts, but the sincerity behind them. I see nothing inappropriate in this.
00:20:53I've poured my heart and effort into raising you, and yet, not only did you marry a beggar, but you even bring back these worthless rags to disgrace me.
00:21:00The Sterling family has no place for such a disgraceful daughter.
00:21:05Simply because I married Lucas, you feel justified to humiliate me like this.
00:21:09Josephine acts in the best interest of the Sterling family, unlike you who married a beggar bringing disgrace upon us all.
00:21:17Disgrace? It's only because Josephine married into wealth that you so readily indulge her.
00:21:24Insolent child! Such outrageous defiance! Who has put these ideas in your head?
00:21:28Is it not the truth? In your eyes, a daughter is nothing more than a pawn to seek your power in favor.
00:21:36Outrageous! How dare you speak to your father in such a manner!
00:21:41A dragon jade pendant?
00:21:49Outrageous!
00:21:51And now, I must inform his majesty.
00:21:55Give it back to me!
00:21:57This jade pendant looks of fine quality.
00:22:01From where did you steal it, sister?
00:22:04That is from Lucas. Give it back!
00:22:06That wretched beggar? He will never possess such a fine pendant. He must have stolen it from somewhere.
00:22:14Would right have you to make such rash accusations. Lucas may not be of noble birth like you,
00:22:19but you believe that possessing a jade pendant is a rightful due, yet Lucas is not worthy of the same.
00:22:23A worthless beggar's gift, and you treat it like a treasure. How ignorant.
00:22:28You want the pendant? Very well. But you must sever all ties with the Sterlings.
00:22:33You... Father, will you truly indulge Josephine's audacity? Am I not also your daughter?
00:22:45You insisted on marrying a beggar, bringing shame upon the Sterling family. You are unworthy to be my
00:22:51daughter. On this day forth, I have only one daughter, Josephine.
00:22:55For the rest of my life, I seek only to be with the one who is true of heart. Even if I must live on plain fair,
00:23:09it is better than enduring cold disdain in the Sterlings, since that is the case.
00:23:14I, Evelyn Sterling. Severe all ties with the Sterling family. We are here and forth,
00:23:30strangers.
00:23:40All for the sake of a worthless beggar. You would sever ties with us. It is fortunate we never placed our
00:23:47hopes in you.
00:23:51Is that not what Father has always thought of? Why should I remain here only to be an eyesore to him?
00:23:56Hold it. Now that you wish to leave, I fear it is too late.
00:24:03Guards! Bring the burning charcoal from the kitchen! Scatter it across the floor!
00:24:09What are you trying to do?
00:24:12Your Majesty, something terrible has happened. Lady Evelyn was humiliated at the Sterling estate.
00:24:16One's body and soul are bestowed by one's parents. If you wish to sever ties, you must first repay your
00:24:28parents' kindness. My Lady speaks most reasonably. Given your current state, it would be far too much to
00:24:34expect that you present anything of great value. Then you have no choice but to walk barefoot,
00:24:39across this bed of burning charcoal.
00:24:41It is pleasing so fiercely. How could anyone survive walking across them? I will not walk.
00:24:50Oh? It seems, dear sister, that you no longer want this Jade Pendant.
00:24:58Stop!
00:25:00Lucas is the only one who has ever treated me well. This Jade Pendant was left to him by his parents.
00:25:06Farewell. I will never allow his heartfelt gift to be trampled a couple. I will walk.
00:25:11For the sake of a filthy beggar, you would go to such lengths? You must have lost your mind!
00:25:36For a mere Jade Pendant, a lady born into privilege would willingly walk across burning charcoal. No wonder
00:25:44she was foolish enough to marry a mere beggar. After all, what does a beggar have to his name but
00:25:49worthless trinkets? This Jade Pendant is likely his most treasured possession. No wonder dear sister cherishes it so.
00:25:57The Jade Pendant was left to me by my father. I've carried it with me all these years. And now, I'm giving it to you.
00:26:14For me, my lady.
00:26:17Lucas, do not worry. I will reclaim the Jade Pendant.
00:26:21Can you return the Jade Pendant to me now?
00:26:38You want it?
00:26:39Then crawl over and take it. As long as you crawl over, this Jade Pendant will be yours.
00:26:58The Jade Pendant was left to me by my father. I've carried it with me all these years. And now,
00:27:09I'm giving it to you.
00:27:12All right. I will cherish it well.
00:27:15You claim to cherish your love for that filthy beggar.
00:27:43But if you were disfigured, would your dearest husband still want you?
00:27:50Why are you looking at me like that? I have long told you, the fate of a woman who
00:27:55wets a beggar can only be one to be trampled upon at will.
00:27:59You exhaust yourself trying to torment me. But do you truly believe you'll get your way?
00:28:06I want you to spend the rest of your days wallowing in the gutter, watching as I rise to become
00:28:13the most esteemed woman in the world.
00:28:24It's fair to see his arrive!
00:28:27Who dares to lay a hand on my woman?
00:28:37Evelyn, I'm sorry. I'm late.
00:28:42Just leave.
00:28:42Lucas, I didn't lose your Jade Pendant.
00:28:52Did they say it was his majesty? How could it be him?
00:28:55That beggar is dressed in such luxurious robes. And those men, are they the imperial guards? Why would they take orders from a beggar?
00:29:02I heard that filthy beggar's brother once served in the palace. Is it natural for him to procure some robes?
00:29:07That wretched beggar has suffered humiliation last time, and now he has come to regain his dignity?
00:29:12Ha! What a joke! A mere beggar, daring to put on an act in the sterling estate?
00:29:17Look at the fine husband you've chosen. Useless is one thing, but to be so audacious?
00:29:22As to steal from the imperial palace? If his majesty were to find out, do you really believe you will be spared?
00:29:27Oh deviant fools, you're doomed!
00:29:32You, what do you think you're doing?
00:29:33Evelyn, come with me.
00:29:36Evelyn, what's wrong?
00:29:37Evelyn, who did this?
00:29:48Evelyn, who did this?
00:29:48Evelyn, who did this?
00:29:48Evelyn, who did this?
00:29:50Evelyn, who did this?
00:29:57Yes, it was me! So what? I was only trying to help my dear sister. Who would have thought she would walk barefoot across the burning charcoal?
00:30:04I wonder what she was thinking? Such a fool!
00:30:06Silence! And who do you think you are to dare raise your voice before me?
00:30:11Yes, I'm insulting her, because she married a worthless man. I am a noble lady with the Montag family.
00:30:17You are nothing but insects beneath my feet. Even if I were to kill you here and now, you ought to kneel and sack me for it.
00:30:24Let's see how much longer you can keep up this charade. Guard! Seize this filthy beggar, Evelyn Sterling!
00:30:28Wait.
00:30:29How dare you humiliate my lady! Seize them! Seize them!
00:30:40You filthy beggar! Guards! Whoever kills him for me, I shall reward him with ten tails of gold.
00:30:52Insolent, wretch! Lord Montague is of royal lineage!
00:30:57If you dare lay a hand on him, you shall make an enemy of the entire Montague family!
00:31:03And what of it? Anyone who dares harm my lady shall only have one face, death!
00:31:09You filthy beggar! You're taking this act too far! Before I lose my temper, release me at once! I might disappear your life!
00:31:18You've tortured Evelyn to such a wretched state! Press their faces! Straight into the burning charcoal!
00:31:27No! No! No! What are you doing? No!
00:31:31No! Stop! Once the judicial court arrives, you are doomed!
00:31:37All right. My brother is an official of the imperial court. Do you really think you'll walk away alive?
00:31:41I'd like to see if the judicial court would tolerate this! Carry on!
00:31:49Help! No! Help! No! Excuse me!
00:31:52You wretched fool! If you wish to die, don't drag your stoning family down with you!
00:31:57No! Stop!
00:31:58Stop! Brother! Brother, save me!
00:32:11Who is harming my brother?
00:32:17The imperial secret guards. Why are they here?
00:32:20Yes. I summoned them.
00:32:23That voice. Could it be?
00:32:25Your majesty! Your majesty!
00:32:29Your majesty!
00:32:33The emperor! How could this filthy beggar?
00:32:36Brother! Don't let this filthy beggar fool you!
00:32:39These clothes he's wearing are all stolen from the imperial palace! All these people were bribed by him with a huge sum of money!
00:32:44That's right! You're new to this office! It's normal to get the wrong person but he really is a filthy beggar! He can't possibly be the emperor!
00:32:50That's true! The emperor couldn't possibly be here!
00:32:54Wretched girl! Look at the fine husband you've chosen!
00:32:57You've offended Lord Montague! I'll see how you plan to end this!
00:33:01My lord! You must uphold justice for us! This filthy beggar and Evelyn Sterling! They defied human ethics! Even intended to murder us!
00:33:10Outrageous! At the foot of the imperial city! How can you act so brazenly? Guards! Take them to the dungeon of the judicial court! Interrogate them with torture!
00:33:18Wait! What else do you have to say? Since when was this position of Lord Justice Deputy?
00:33:26Yours to assume! You filthy beggar! How could you possibly know about court appointments?
00:33:31My brother was appointed by the Empress Dowager herself! What now? Regret finally sinking in?
00:33:36Even the Empress Dowager was deceived! Your Montague family truly is impressive!
00:33:42Empress Dowager, please speak up for your subject! His majesty outside the palace married the eldest daughter of the Sterling family!
00:33:50What? Because that woman, his majesty even lashed out!
00:33:53You said his majesty married another woman outside the palace? Guards! Prepare the sedan!
00:34:01Insolent! How dare you offend the Emperor Dowager? Are you trying to get yourself killed?
00:34:05Lord Montague! Please see clearly! Our Sterling family has long severed ties with Evelyn Sterling!
00:34:11Every word she says has nothing to do with us!
00:34:13That's right, my lord! Our Sterling family has always followed the rules!
00:34:17We would never dare speak against the royal family! Please see the truth, my lord!
00:34:21The President and the Royalty is the capital of crime! You must not let them go, my lord!
00:34:24Evelyn Sterling, your dear husband has now committed a heinous crime!
00:34:28No matter who comes today, they cannot save you!
00:34:31I can't! I can't let Lucas break up your arm! Spare us, my lord! He didn't mean to offend!
00:34:39Evelyn!
00:34:44Evelyn! Let's go!
00:34:45How dare you! Trying to run? Guards! Stop them!
00:34:49Whoever dares to block us again, kill without mercy!
00:34:51Yes, sir!
00:34:57Trying to escape? It's not that easy!
00:35:01Oh!
00:35:04Lucas!
00:35:09Lucas! Lucas!
00:35:11Josephine Sterling, why is your heart so vicious?
00:35:14Lucas has no grievance with you, yet you harms him so cruelly!
00:35:17This filthy beggar actually tried to have some disfigure me? Of course I couldn't let you leave!
00:35:23Lucas!
00:35:23Lucas!
00:35:27Stop looking! Your man won't be here to save you this time!
00:35:30You've got a death wish!
00:35:31Lucas!
00:35:34Well, you still can't hurry and go!
00:35:35I can't!
00:35:36Go? You still think he can go?
00:35:38Josephine Sterling, why won't you just let me go?
00:35:46I have to admit, sister, you're truly fortunate! Even marrying a beggar, you still found true love!
00:35:53What a pity! The more you're like this, the more impossible it is for me to let you have your way!
00:35:57You-
00:35:58Josephine, the grudge between us should not involve others! You can do whatever you want to me! I beg you, let Lucas go, please!
00:36:08Avalyn, you don't need to waste your breath on her!
00:36:10I can't drag you into this!
00:36:12How touching! Even at a time like this! You still have time to flirt with this filthy beggar?
00:36:19Since you're feeling wrong so deep, I might as well send you both to death together!
00:36:26What are you waiting for?
00:36:28Die!
00:36:32The Empress Dowager has arrived!
00:36:34I'd like to see who dares harm my royal son!
00:36:37He really is the Emperor?
00:36:44He... He really is the Emperor?
00:36:47Evelyn! Evelyn!
00:36:48Imperial physician! Call the Imperial physician quickly!
00:36:51Your Majesty!
00:36:52Victor Langley, I ordered her to immediately send her back for treatment!
00:36:55If anything happens to her, I'll make sure you pay!
00:36:58Your servitor base! Come, come, come!
00:37:00Hurry!
00:37:04All members of the Starling family have been arrested!
00:37:06Your Majesty?
00:37:08Your... Your Majesty?
00:37:11What? You called him?
00:37:12Your Majesty! Wasn't he a beggar?
00:37:15Pass down my decree! Sebastian Serding and his family are executed on the spot!
00:37:19Master!
00:37:23Madam! Madam!
00:37:25Admin Montague, as an official of the court, you abused your power and aided evil from this day forth!
00:37:30You are stripped of your duty, imprisoned along the Montague in the judicial court!
00:37:34Spare me, your Majesty! Spare me!
00:37:36Please spare me, your Majesty!
00:37:37Spare me, your Majesty!
00:37:38I beg your Majesty to revoke the order!
00:37:41It was my fault!
00:37:44I failed to see the truth!
00:37:45Your Majesty!
00:37:47When you humiliated Evelyn back then, did you ever think this day would come?
00:37:52Impossible! Given a second chance to life, how can I still make the wrong choice?
00:37:58Empress Dowager, I did commit a grave offense, but it was all under the orders of the Starling family!
00:38:02Empress Dowager, please, for the sake of my father's honor! Spare me once!
00:38:06I beg your Majesty and Empress Dowager for mercy!
00:38:09Please have mercy, Empress Dowager!
00:38:11Have mercy, Empress Dowager!
00:38:13My son!
00:38:14Although the two unfilial sons of the Montague family are foolish, they were not the masterminds!
00:38:19They should be punished later!
00:38:20The Sterling family is a household of commoners!
00:38:23To execute them all is indeed lacking consideration for the women!
00:38:27I saw that woman who was badly injured, my son!
00:38:30You should go tend to her quickly!
00:38:49Lucas, are you alright? Are you alright? Did you get hurt?
00:38:53I'm fine! Lie down quickly!
00:38:54The Imperious Physician said you have to lie down! Come on!
00:38:58Imperial Physician?
00:39:01What is going on? Why are we in the palace? What exactly happened?
00:39:08It was the Empress Dowager who saved us!
00:39:10The Empress Dowager?
00:39:13You want to make Evelyn Sterling your Empress? I absolutely do not approve!
00:39:18I pledge myself to Evelyn for life in private! Whether you approve or not,
00:39:23I will overcome all obstacles to make Evelyn my Empress!
00:39:26You!
00:39:29If you truly wish to make her Empress, she must pass my test!
00:39:34But...
00:39:37But, before that, you must not let her know your identity!
00:39:42Otherwise, I have plenty of ways to stop you!
00:39:46She left the palace to pray! Just happened to walk by the Sterling State! That's how she saved us!
00:39:55Then...
00:39:58What about my father and the others?
00:39:59The Empress Dowager gave the order to have them all beaten 50 strikes each!
00:40:03Adrian Montague frequented the pleasure districts! His body couldn't take it and he fainted!
00:40:07The Empress Dowager ordered him to be put in confinement and your sister was also sent to the
00:40:11Office of Discipline to do hard labor! And for your father and the others, they were exiled!
00:40:15Exiled?
00:40:19Evelyn! From now on, I will protect you!
00:40:25I asked the Empress Dowager for a position and assigned you to the Imperial Household Bureau!
00:40:29From now on, the two of us will be working in the palace!
00:40:35That's wonderful! When the time comes, we may work in the palace for three to five years,
00:40:40then we can leave together! And live a simple life!
00:40:43Okay!
00:40:50Evelyn! I hope you can forgive me!
00:40:58Evelyn! When I have some free time, I'll come to see you!
00:41:02All right!
00:41:05Greetings!
00:41:10This one here is the steward of the bureau, Ma'am Langston. If you need anything, just go to her!
00:41:27Greetings, Ma'am Langston!
00:41:30This one here is a newly arrived maid, Evelyn Sterling. In the days to come, please take good care of her, Ma'am Langston!
00:41:37Rest assured, I will take good care of Miss Evelyn. I definitely won't let her do heavy work.
00:41:47Lucas, I came here to work, right? Why does it feel like I'm being treated like a mistress?
00:41:58She...
00:42:01Maybe she's a nice person.
00:42:06Miss Evelyn, please come with me.
00:42:09Miss Evelyn, please come with me.
00:42:12Go ahead.
00:42:27You! Clean all of these thoroughly!
00:42:29You and I both work at the Imperial Household Bureau. The tasks are assigned in advance.
00:42:34Why should I be the one to do your work?
00:42:36You've got the nerves to ask? It's because of you that I ended up cleaning the toilet bowl!
00:42:40Some people must have used certain means to land a post here, and somehow even earned Ma'am Langston's favor.
00:42:45She got all the Yeezy's work assigned to you.
00:42:53Hey!
00:42:54Give it back to me!
00:43:07The Dragon Jade Pendant? There's something only His Majesty can wear!
00:43:10Hurry and inform Madam Langston! Someone is stealing!
00:43:13Your Majesty! Give it back to me, right now!
00:43:30What are you waiting for? Grab her!
00:43:32Her!
00:43:34Everyone, stop right there!
00:43:41Your Grace, the Imperial Household Bureau is such a crude place. You have never come here before.
00:43:47It might harm your noble health. Allow me to announce your arrival.
00:43:51No need. This time, I am disguised as a Bureau Matron, because I want to truly know Evelyn Sterling.
00:43:58She must never learn of my identity.
00:44:08Palace rules are strict. I was only gone for a little while. And you dare behave so wildly!
00:44:14What do you take the Imperial Household Bureau for?
00:44:16Ma'am! She stole His Majesty's Jade Pendant!
00:44:18The one thing most forbidden in the harm is Eve! She feared being exposed and even tried to harm me!
00:44:26Ma'am! You must punish her properly!
00:44:29Ma'am Langston, please let me explain. This isn't what happened.
00:44:33Enough!
00:44:34Hand over the Jade Pendant.
00:44:39The Pendant belongs to me.
00:44:41I said, hand over the Jade Pendant.
00:45:00The Dragon Jade Pendant. It truly belongs to His Majesty.
00:45:04The Dragon Jade Pendant. It truly belongs to His Majesty.
00:45:08The Emperor even gave her something this important?
00:45:11She even dares to steal His Majesty's Pendant. In the future, who knows what outrageous things she might do?
00:45:16Palace rules are very clear. Anyone caught stealing goods worth more than one dollar will have their left foot cut off and be branded.
00:45:24Ma'am, please listen to my explanation. This pendant was given to me by someone very dear to me.
00:45:29It was definitely not stolen. I truly don't know how it could belong to His Majesty.
00:45:34We confirm the Pendant belongs to my son. Wouldn't that expose Sister Identity?
00:45:39No. We can't rely on the object to prove there was theft involved. I'll thoroughly investigate this
00:45:45matter until the truth is found. The Pendant will remain with me. If you are truly innocent, I will make
00:45:50things right for you. Thank you, Ma'am. This is the new steward, Madam Williams. From now on,
00:45:57she will work with me to manage the Bureau. All of you, behave yourselves. Anyone who tries to be
00:46:02sneaky or lazy will be punished according to Palace rules. Yes, Ma'am.
00:46:12Your bullying of your colleague has not been settled yet. You are to clean toilet bowl as punishment.
00:46:16You may eat only when you finish. Yes, Ma'am.
00:46:30Oh, isn't this much better.
00:46:51Your Majesty, Miss Caldwell has come to the palace again today. Do you wish to see her?
00:46:55No. Tell her to go back where she came from.
00:46:57This... You. Go back. I'm going to see Avalyn. If you follow me, you'll expose my identity.
00:47:05Out of the way.
00:47:09Avalyn. Avalyn.
00:47:14Lucas. Why are you here?
00:47:20How can Madam Langston let you do this kind of work? I'll go speak with her. I'll go speak with her.
00:47:25Avalyn. Lucas.
00:47:28It's just cleaning your toilet bowl is not a big deal.
00:47:32Avalyn.
00:47:36I...
00:47:44I'm sorry you had to endure this. I promise I'll find a way to get you out of here as soon as possible.
00:47:49By the way, the Jade Pendant of yours... What's the story behind it? Why is it that they keep saying that the pendant belongs to His Majesty?
00:47:59Uh, my father... My father once won first place in the Imperial exam. To encourage outstanding scholars, His Majesty rewarded him with the Jade Pendant. This is how it came into our hands.
00:48:08Oh, I see. All they say is His Majesty, His Majesty. I thought maybe you were lying to me.
00:48:18Who's there?
00:48:19It's Madam Willems. Hurry and go. Go let her see you.
00:48:25Tomorrow. I'll come to see you tomorrow again.
00:48:27Madam Willems. All the toilet bowls have been cleaned.
00:48:38Cleaned already? Then go sweep the entire back courtyard.
00:48:43Yes, ma'am. I'm finally done with everything.
00:49:02Why are you throwing my things?
00:49:03Madam Williams gave orders herself. She said at first light tomorrow, you are to deliver her medicine.
00:49:08Ma'am said the medicine must be boiled with morning dew. Tonight, you should wait outside.
00:49:13Morning dew. Morning dew. Everyone heard it. I'm not making it up.
00:49:20Why is Madam Willems always picking on me?
00:49:23Madam Williams already showed me mercy by not punishing for the theft last time. All she asked was for you to collect the morning dew. You should be grateful.
00:49:29The pendant wasn't stolen at all. Stop falsely accusing me.
00:49:32Not stolen? Are you saying His Majesty gave it to you himself?
00:49:35You...
00:49:38The night air is damped with dew. I'm going inside to get my own blanket. Is that not allowed?
00:49:49Huh. What arrogance. This is the Imperial Palace. There's no such thing as yours or mine.
00:49:54Don't think that just because Malin lost so you can do whatever you want.
00:49:58Who said you could come in?
00:49:59Move aside.
00:50:00Avalyn!
00:50:11Avalyn!
00:50:12Are you alright?
00:50:14Who did this?
00:50:16Victor Langley, why is he here? Could it be that he is...
00:50:20You want to die?
00:50:21Avalyn!
00:50:23Your Majesty!
00:50:29You're the Emperor.
00:50:32You're His Majesty.
00:50:35Insolent Servant!
00:50:40You must never let her discover your true identity.
00:50:42My deepest apologies, Your Majesty. I merely saw someone injured and acted out of concern.
00:50:59Fortunately, it wasn't His Majesty.
00:51:01But has Master Langley been by His Majesty's side?
00:51:05Master Langley, what is going on here?
00:51:09Oh, this young guy in here, he makes a strike in resemblance to His Majesty.
00:51:14I specifically brought him to the palace to interrogate him.
00:51:18Hey, you, the new one. How can you be so ignorant of the rules?
00:51:21Don't you notice you behave yourself here?
00:51:23I humbly apologize. I acknowledge my error.
00:51:27Madam Langston, I beg your pardon. It's entirely my fault for causing this young officer concern.
00:51:32If you understand your error, then leave at once.
00:51:35I beg your pardon.
00:51:44As for you...
00:51:48Fraternizing with the guards is a grave matter.
00:51:50Yet Madam Williams merely punished her with kneeling.
00:51:52The last time she stole a jade pendant, that incident was also swept under the rug.
00:51:58Tell me, if His Majesty knew she had stolen his jade pendant, how do you think he would handle her?
00:52:05I shall inform His Majesty at once. It was you who stole his jade pendant.
00:52:18Let us see if he will still let you off so easily.
00:52:20You foolish servant. What have you put in this bowl?
00:52:31I obtained the recipe from a palace who claimed they could enhance one's beauty when consumed.
00:52:37I only wished to do what was best for Madam Williams, which is why I acted so foolishly.
00:52:44How dare you serve something of unknown origin to ma'am if this rash on her face does not fade?
00:52:50How will you atone for this?
00:52:52Madam...
00:52:53Guards, drag her away and sell her to a slave trader!
00:52:57Oh, Madam Williams, have mercy! Madam, have mercy, please!
00:53:00Madam!
00:53:01Madam!
00:53:02Madam, have mercy!
00:53:03Madam!
00:53:04Madam...
00:53:06May I be permitted to try?
00:53:11You?
00:53:14You?
00:53:15I've studied medical texts, and I can prepare herbal remedy that might alleviate the rash on your face.
00:53:24If...
00:53:27If my methods prove effective, I beg you, Madam, to spare Isabella's life.
00:53:40I don't know what to do.
00:53:43His Majesty has not paid me attention for a long time.
00:53:46Yet I hear he has recently been visiting Imperial Household Bureau.
00:53:49Tell me who could be in the Imperial Household Bureau to capture his Majesty's interest so deeply.
00:53:55I don't know! I know nothing!
00:53:57Speak!
00:54:02I remember now!
00:54:03There is indeed someone who dares to do such a thing!
00:54:05It may not look appealing, but it is true that the rash has faded somewhat.
00:54:24It seems you do have some skill.
00:54:28Thank you for your praise, Madam.
00:54:29Madam, you need to only wait six more hours, and the rash will completely disappear.
00:54:35What are you trying to do now?
00:55:02If it weren't for you today, I might have already been taken away.
00:55:06As for what happened before, I owe you an apology.
00:55:08I will accept any punishment or scolding you see fit.
00:55:19Why would I scold you?
00:55:23So you're willing to forgive me?
00:55:27You're not entirely a bad person.
00:55:29It's just that your words can be utterly vicious.
00:55:42Let's go.
00:55:42I'll see you in a chestnut cake.
00:55:48I'll see you in a chestnut cake.
00:56:01It was her!
00:56:03It was you who seduced his majesty.
00:56:14You're just stuck to the face of yours.
00:56:19No wonder you can't stay out of trouble.
00:56:21His majesty finding a bride outside the palace is not me.
00:56:24But when did your lowly servants dare to entertain such wicked thoughts?
00:56:28When did Evelyn ever seduce his majesty?
00:56:30Isabella, have you forgotten how much we suffered because of her?
00:56:33Evelyn never once provoked me intentionally.
00:56:35It was you who kept picking fights deliberately.
00:56:39Isabella!
00:56:39Do you even know who I am?
00:56:43How dare you act so insolently in my presence?
00:56:46Caesar!
00:56:50Wait!
00:56:51The person standing before you is Lady Caldwell, daughter of Chancellor Caldwell.
00:56:55She's the one the Empress Dodge Rager has chosen to be Empress.
00:56:58What a fool!
00:56:59Since Lady Caldwell is the esteemed daughter of the Chancellor, surely you are a reasonable person.
00:57:04We have never even met his majesty.
00:57:05So how could there be any talk of seduction?
00:57:07I beg you, Lady Cat, will spare me.
00:57:09I heard from Eleanor that you not only seduced his majesty,
00:57:13but also entangled yourself with the guards.
00:57:15That face of yours is too dangerous to keep her.
00:57:24Stop!
00:57:34Stop!
00:57:37The Imperial Household Bureau is part of the harem.
00:57:45Since when is it your place to interfere?
00:57:48A mere old servant, dares to raise your voice in front of me?
00:57:52You!
00:57:52How dare you!
00:57:54His majesty and I grew up together.
00:57:56I am the only candidate for emphasis.
00:57:58The harm will be mine sooner or later.
00:58:00Dealing the lowly maid is nothing to me.
00:58:02Preposterous!
00:58:04Do you even know who stands before you?
00:58:07Aren't you just a lowborn servant?
00:58:11If I don't teach you a lesson, you'll never learn your place.
00:58:14Restrainer as well.
00:58:15Eleanor, you wouldn't dare.
00:58:18I never expected you to be so venomous at heart.
00:58:26Her majesty truly misjudged you.
00:58:29You dare call yourself her majesty?
00:58:30Who are you taking yourself for?
00:58:32The Empress Dowager?
00:58:32A disfigured old wretch like you.
00:58:40Dare to use the title of the Empress Dowager.
00:58:42It seems you've grown tired of living.
00:58:43It seems you still refuse to admit your wrongdoing.
00:58:46What wrong have I done?
00:58:48Few born into lowly status can only be servants in the palace.
00:58:51To defy your superiors is to seek death.
00:58:54You, Lady Catwell.
00:58:55The inner court is under the jurisdiction of his majesty and the Empress Dowager.
00:58:59To deal with the palace servants privately is likely against the rules.
00:59:02I beg you to show mercy.
00:59:03As the head of the Imperial House of Hero,
00:59:05you have allowed your mage to reduce his majesty.
00:59:07Such behavior is a dangerous example.
00:59:09This is unforgivable.
00:59:11Fetch my way!
00:59:17The Spring Blossom banquet will be held at the beginning of next month.
00:59:20This year, all the nobles and dignitaries will be in attendance.
00:59:23Everything must be prepared perfectly.
00:59:25Your majesty, rest assured.
00:59:27I will spare no effort in ensuring its success.
00:59:31You insolent servant!
00:59:33How dare you disturb his majesty!
00:59:35His majesty?
00:59:37This humble maid greets your majesty and beg your majesty to visit and save Evelyn Sterling!
00:59:41What did you say?
00:59:42Evelyn's in danger!
00:59:48His majesty?
00:59:50This humble maid greets your majesty and beg your majesty to visit and save Evelyn Sterling!
00:59:53What did you say?
00:59:56Evelyn's in danger!
01:00:09What are you doing?
01:00:10It was me who offended Lady Cabin,
01:00:12but I did not wish for him to suffer punishment on my account.
01:00:16Okay.
01:00:17Since you're so eager to play the hero, I shall grant your wish today.
01:00:21Enough!
01:00:22Anna Caldwell, her majesty advises you not to go too far, otherwise...
01:00:26You called yourself her majesty again, you reckless wretch!
01:00:29Today, I shall teach you the rules on behalf of the Empress Tower!
01:00:32Anna Caldwell!
01:00:32Do you know who you are about to whip?
01:00:37Your majesty?
01:00:38I greet the Empress Dowager!
01:00:41I greet the Empress Dowager!
01:00:42I greet the Empress Dowager!
01:00:44I greet her majesty!
01:00:45The Empress Dowager?
01:00:47How could she possibly be the Empress Dowager?
01:00:55How could she possibly be the Empress Dowager?
01:00:57How is this possible?
01:01:00Her majesty was merely testing me, but she never expected you to be so insolent!
01:01:05How dare you overstep and offend her majesty herself!
01:01:09Your majesty, this humble subject commits her fault!
01:01:12I failed to recognize that you were the Empress Dowager!
01:01:15I beg your majesty for forgiveness!
01:01:17I beg the Emperor for mercy!
01:01:18The Emperor...
01:01:20This humble official believes this matters are of great importance!
01:01:26It concerns the dignity of the Empress Dowager!
01:01:28I implore your majesty to carefully consider the matter!
01:01:37Exactly!
01:01:39How could you dare to offend the Empress Dowager?
01:01:42Admit your fault at once!
01:01:43This humble subject commits my fault!
01:01:46Your majesty, it was this wretched maid!
01:01:48She told me to seduce his majesty!
01:01:52This is why I lost my composure!
01:01:54Lady Caldwell!
01:01:55It was clear to you, Simon!
01:01:56If it weren't for your manipulation, how could I have spoken so recklessly before the Empress Dowager?
01:02:00The palace maid Eleanor Fairfox has spread rumors and caused trouble!
01:02:04Take her away and sell her at once!
01:02:06The palace maid Eleanor Fairfox has spread rumors and caused trouble!
01:02:10Take her away and sell her at once!
01:02:11Your majesty, have mercy!
01:02:13I did not spread rumors!
01:02:14I saw Evelyn flirting with the guards!
01:02:16I truly did not spread rumors!
01:02:18Your majesty!
01:02:19I beg your majesty!
01:02:20You are the eldest daughter of the sturdy family!
01:02:22How dare you!
01:02:22Anna Caldwell, I always believed you to be a kind-hearted, yet I never expected you to be ruthless!
01:02:27You've overstepped your place and still dared to dream of becoming Empress!
01:02:31You are sentenced to one year in the Office of Discipline to reflect on your actions!
01:02:34The Office of Discipline!
01:02:35No, your majesty!
01:02:36This elbow subject commits her fault!
01:02:38Your majesty, please spare me!
01:02:40I do not want to get to the Office of Discipline!
01:02:41The Office of Discipline!
01:02:43I have questions for you!
01:02:53Where is her majesty taking them?
01:02:55The Office of Discipline!
01:03:03Evelyn!
01:03:05Lucas!
01:03:06Did the Empress doubt to punish you?
01:03:07Of course not!
01:03:08Her majesty wishes to discuss the Spring Blossom Banquet with me!
01:03:12That's a relief!
01:03:14Evelyn!
01:03:17Evelyn has passed the test!
01:03:18Wonderful!
01:03:19I will reveal my identity to her and make her my Empress!
01:03:22There is no need to rush the coronation!
01:03:25The Ministry of Rights is preparing for the Spring Blossom Banquet next month!
01:03:29They may not have enough resources to manage both!
01:03:32Moreover, this matter is too sudden!
01:03:35I'm concerned the other ministers may object!
01:03:38Mother!
01:03:38Why not let Evelyn organize the Spring Blossom Banquet?
01:03:41If she can manage this banquet, it will not only prove her capability,
01:03:44but also make her coronation more acceptable to everyone!
01:03:48Her majesty wants you to take charge of the Spring Blossom Banquet!
01:03:51Me?
01:03:53I don't know how to organize it!
01:03:58Don't worry!
01:03:59Trust your abilities!
01:04:00You shall triumph!
01:04:01I'll also assist you behind the scenes!
01:04:07Alright!
01:04:11Get moving all of you!
01:04:16If anyone dares to slack off, my whip shows no mercy!
01:04:25Useless fool!
01:04:26Do you still think you're a pampered young lady?
01:04:29Huh?
01:04:30Once you're in the office of discipline, no one gets to laze around!
01:04:37Evelyn Sterling, this is all your fault!
01:04:40Don't touch me!
01:04:45I'm the daughter of Chancellor Caldwell!
01:04:48But I better show some respect!
01:04:54The daughter of Chancellor Caldwell?
01:04:56In my past life, Adrian Montauk was promoted by the Empress Elwiger during the Spring Blossom Banquet!
01:05:01If I can escape this wretched place, and find a way to bring Adrian to the Spring Blossom Banquet, I can surely turn things around!
01:05:09What a wretched place!
01:05:15What a wretched place!
01:05:16They expect me, a lady, to wash my clothes myself?
01:05:22Where did this lowly maid come from?
01:05:23I...
01:05:26Lady, I have an urgent request!
01:05:29When?
01:05:29Why should I help you?
01:05:31I am of noble birth!
01:05:33Were it not for this temporary misfortune, you wouldn't even be worthy to speak to me!
01:05:38My elder sister, Evelyn Sterling, is the reason I was in prison here!
01:05:44If you help escape, I shall be forever indebted to you!
01:05:50Evelyn Sterling?
01:05:51Not bad. The banquet itinerary is clear and well-structured. It is evident that much effort was put into it.
01:06:02And trusting you at the banquet's organization was indeed a wide choice.
01:06:05Many thanks for your majesty's praise.
01:06:07Your majesty! Terrible news! The Office of Discipline is on fire!
01:06:11What?
01:06:12Sir, what is the situation inside?
01:06:21The fire has engulfed the entire rear courtyard. Nearly half the people couldn't make it out!
01:06:26Anna Caldwell.
01:06:33Your majesty!
01:06:34Your majesty! This humble subject has come to realize my mistakes. I beg you to spare me from
01:06:45this punishment. The Office of Discipline is a place I cannot enjoy even for a single day longer!
01:06:49As long as you're alive, at least this allows me to account for your well-being to your father.
01:06:54Enough! With your temperament, staying in the Office of Discipline would serve no purpose.
01:06:58Next month, you shall be the one to marry into Lior Empire.
01:07:01What? A marriage ally?
01:07:05What? Are you unwilling? Or would you prefer to continue staying in the Office of Discipline?
01:07:12No. This humble subject humbly obeys your majesty's decree. I shall depart for the marriage alliance next month.
01:07:23However, I have an impertinent request. I was able to escape this calamity.
01:07:28Thanks to Josephine Sterling risking her life to save, I dare to ask that your majesty release
01:07:33Josephine Sterling from the Office of Discipline. I pay your respects to your majesty.
01:07:41I remember. Josephine is your sister.
01:07:46Tell me, how should I reward her?
01:07:49Empress Dowager, we were never close since childhood. Our bond is not strong. I don't get a say in this.
01:08:01Since you have agreed to the marriage alliance, then so be it. Let's go back.
01:08:05Thank you for your grace.
01:08:18Evelyn Sterling. I thought you had sword height already.
01:08:24Turns out, you're still that low. You've ruined our parents and montags. And also got me thrown into the Office of Discipline.
01:08:32About that, I will make sure you pay it.
01:08:37Edmund, let me out please. This is driving me crazy.
01:08:51You don't get to complain. If it weren't for you and Josephine, two fools, I wouldn't have offended his majesty and lost my position.
01:09:05It's all Josephine's fault.
01:09:08Husband!
01:09:10Why are you back?
01:09:13The Empress Dowager pardoned me. I'm released from Office of Discipline.
01:09:17After everything you put us through, you still have the guts to come back?
01:09:22Edmund, it's all because Evelyn.
01:09:25Instead of blaming each other here, you should think how to get back at her.
01:09:30Get back at her? She's like royalty now. How to get back at her, huh?
01:09:36I saw her once at the Office of Discipline.
01:09:40She was wearing a lonely palace mace uniform. I don't think she's royal.
01:09:44A palace mace?
01:09:48Could it be that His Majesty married her on a whim?
01:09:50Totally. If His Majesty really liked her, why would she be wearing that uniform?
01:09:55Spring Blossom Banquet is coming. All the nobles will be present then. It's the perfect opportunity.
01:10:03Spring Blossom Banquet. We're invited too. So I can go then?
01:10:08What are you scheming this time?
01:10:15Don't worry. At the banquet, I'll impress everyone. As long as I win the Empress Dowager's favor,
01:10:22our family will rise again.
01:10:25It's gonna be all nobles and high officials. Check everything thoroughly.
01:10:35You cannot afford any mistakes.
01:10:37Stop worrying. We've confirmed every detail multiple times already. There won't be any problems.
01:10:46Let's hope so.
01:11:01Avalyn.
01:11:03Avalyn.
01:11:13Avalyn.
01:11:14If you like these pastries, I can get you more.
01:11:21Glad this is a remote area with no patrols. Otherwise, I can't meet like this.
01:11:27Avalyn.
01:11:38Once the banquet ends, wait for me here. I got something to tell you.
01:11:43All right. I'll wait for you here.
01:11:53Husband! Look over there!
01:11:57Avalyn.
01:11:59Avalyn. And a palace guard.
01:12:05All right. You're on duty today. Let's hurry back.
01:12:11Remember, wait for me here.
01:12:13Okay. Take these.
01:12:19Hey. You really can't go a moment without a man.
01:12:23Just got tossed aside by his majesty. And now, you're ready with the guard.
01:12:28This is the Imperial Palace. Not your place, all right?
01:12:42Everything you do here is washed by his majesty and the Empress Gouger.
01:12:45You were just released. Have you learned your lesson?
01:12:48My husband and I were invited here as honored guests for the banquet. You're nothing but a maid.
01:12:55If you serve us well, I may reward you. If not, you'll get kicked out.
01:13:01You were lucky to have got away last time. No one can protect you this time.
01:13:10What do you mean?
01:13:10I want to destroy you. From head to toe. Greetings, Empress Dowager.
01:13:18Greetings, Empress Dowager.
01:13:30Avalyn. Preparing the banquet must be exhausting. Once it is over, I will reward you properly.
01:13:38It's just my duty. Thanks for your grace.
01:13:42Your Highness, I have something to say. Speak.
01:13:45I wish to report Evelyn's improper relationship with the guard.
01:13:52Oh?
01:13:52I saw it with my own eyes. Evelyn and a guard were extremely intimate.
01:13:58When caught, they tried to cover it up. If they're this bold in broad daylight,
01:14:02who knows what they do in secret?
01:14:05Your Highness, I did have a contact with a guard. But before entering the palace,
01:14:11we already had developed feelings. In the palace, we only met occasionally. There was nothing improper.
01:14:16If you weren't guilty, why did you hurry away in that moment you saw us? This should be punishable by death.
01:14:23Your Highness, I insist them on seeing him. If this matter deserves punishment, please spare the guard's life.
01:14:34Since neither of you are innocent, Your Highness, please summon the guard and execute them.
01:14:40Yes, Your Highness, punish them both to uphold palace discipline.
01:14:45You two want me to execute the guard?
01:14:52You two want me to execute the guard?
01:14:56In the palace, it is indeed forbidden for palace maids and guards to mingle.
01:15:00But Evelyn, for organizing the banquet, put in great effort. She's redeemed herself. I have decided to spare her from punishment.
01:15:08Bye!
01:15:09Evelyn, lead me to the banquet site.
01:15:12Yes.
01:15:26Farewell, Your Highness.
01:15:26She escaped again.
01:15:30Why is she always so lucky? First the Emperor protected her, and now the Empress dowager.
01:15:35Even she was entrusted with the whole banquet?
01:15:38Since she's in charge of the banquet, we can just...
01:15:49Your Majesty, the banquet is that way. Where are you going? It's about to begin. You'll be late.
01:15:54I've thought it over. I should let her know the truth before the banquet.
01:15:58Go tell Evelyn. To meet me will reward before.
01:16:04Eunuch Langley.
01:16:06Come here.
01:16:15What's going on?
01:16:16We've done a great job this time. They're talking about how good the banquet is. Even an Empress dowager looks pleased.
01:16:22That's great.
01:16:25Someone is waiting for you in that courtyard. Go.
01:16:28How is it?
01:16:31Assassins! Protect the Empress dowager!
01:16:36What's going on inside?
01:16:37An assassin disguised as a dancer. Lord Montague took the blow for Her Majesty, and the assassin escaped.
01:16:42What?
01:16:44Take her away.
01:16:47What are you doing?
01:16:47There is an assassin. We are arresting Evelyn to the judicial court.
01:16:51What? Me?
01:16:59My lord, he's the suspect.
01:17:01Maid Evelyn Sterling, grace the Prime Minister.
01:17:04So, she's the one who harmed Dana?
01:17:07Chancellor Caldwell. She was in charge of the palace banquet.
01:17:11How dare you? How dare you plan assassination against the Empress dowager?
01:17:16Are you rebelling?
01:17:17I'm not. I personally verified the identity of everyone. I have no idea where the assassin came from.
01:17:24Of course you don't. Right before the banquet, you were secretly meeting with the guard. You were so affectionate that you just ignored everything around you.
01:17:32What? Is this true?
01:17:34Chancellor, I can testify. That very guard is still at the Ministry of Rights.
01:17:38Somewhat. Bring that guard here. I will get to the bottom of this.
01:17:45Why hasn't Evelyn come yet?
01:17:46Why hasn't Evelyn come yet?
01:18:01Lucas?
01:18:02Sir, here's the guard.
01:18:03Are you alright, Lucas?
01:18:08Evelyn Sterling, how do you plead?
01:18:10Please investigate Sterling. Since you're an assassin, it's my fault indeed. I only beg you not to implicate anyone else.
01:18:16The palace is heavily guarded. An outsider could never get in. Evelyn must have secretly colluded with the assassin, if not for my husband's great reaction.
01:18:26You should have been executed by now.
01:18:28Chancellor Caldwell, I really don't know about the assassin. I beg you to grant me some time. I will uncover the truth behind this matter.
01:18:35Enough. Made Evelyn Sterling colluded with the guard, disrupted palace order, and put the Empress Stauriger in danger.
01:18:42Both of them are to be executed immediately.
01:18:52No. Chesler, we broke over water. Chesler, I'm begging. Chesler. Chesler, don't. Chesler, please. Chesler.
01:19:03Lucas, I'm sorry. It's not my fault. I'm so sorry.
01:19:12No. Chesler, I'm sorry.
01:19:25Stop now. Don't you dare touch her.
01:19:30Your Majesty. Long live your Majesty.
01:19:38Long live your Majesty.
01:19:39How dare you? Condemning the innocent without discerning right from wrong. This is totally outrageous.
01:19:56You keep going against Evelyn every turn. Today, if I weren't here, you would have gotten your way.
01:20:02Your Majesty, I didn't meant to hurt my sister.
01:20:05Your Majesty, Evelyn was in charge of the banquet, but she allowed assassins in to hurt the Empress Stauriger.
01:20:10I thank you. Your Majesty issued an order at once to imprison her for further interrogation.
01:20:15Chesler was right. If it weren't for my husband's presence today, the Empress Stauriger might not have survived.
01:20:20Your Majesty, my life is of no consequence, but Evelyn must be punished.
01:20:23Your Majesty, my life is of no consequence, but Evelyn must be punished.
01:20:31If this happens again, who will protect the palace?
01:20:37Police. You must punish Evelyn.
01:20:40Adrian Montague. Are you making decisions for me?
01:20:43The Empress Stauriger has been traumatized today. If your Majesty doesn't punish Evelyn, what if others follow her example?
01:20:49The consequences would be unimaginable. I request your Majesty to punish Evelyn.
01:20:53I beg your Majesty to punish Evelyn.
01:20:56Is that so? If I have evidence that Evelyn's innocent, what should you be punished for?
01:21:13Possible.
01:21:15Nicholas. I'm asking you!
01:21:19They're fine. What's wrong about her? I'm willing to receive the same punishment.
01:21:24Okay. Come on. Bring them to me.
01:21:31Your Majesty is wise. Following your orders, I've already arranged for guards to capture the assassin.
01:21:38Your Majesty, spare me. The assassination was all Josephine and Andrew's idea. I was surely forced into it. Your Majesty, to spare me. Your Majesty, please spare me.
01:21:46It's over. It's all over.
01:21:48Guards, take Nicholas away.
01:21:50You're lying. Your Majesty, I've been serving the royals for decades. I'm absolutely loyal.
01:21:57Your Majesty, please don't do this to me. Your Majesty!
01:22:06Her Majesty!
01:22:07It's for you two.
01:22:08Your Majesty! Your Majesty! This has nothing to do with me. It was all her. She ordered me to do it.
01:22:13You're lying!
01:22:14Your Majesty, I was only jealous of my sister. The assassination was all Adrian's idea. And taking the flu was all part of this act. Your Majesty!
01:22:22Dammit! How dare you betray me!
01:22:25Enough! Adrian Montague, Josephine Sterling, as masterminds, will be executed right now.
01:22:35Lock Catherine in the judicial court. Wait for further orders.
01:22:38Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
01:22:41Please give me a chance, Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
01:22:44I hate you! I live down for you! All of this would have been mine!
01:22:48Your love.
01:22:50It's all because of yourself, not me.
01:22:54You brought all of this upon yourself.
01:23:04Evelyn.
01:23:07Hi.
01:23:08So, Your Majesty, what is your real name?
01:23:17Lucian Prescott.
01:23:19Lucian Prescott.
01:23:22Now the criminals have been taken away, Your Majesty and Your Highness, you can finally be together.
01:23:31My Highness.
01:23:34From today onward, I will make you Empress.
01:23:38Starting today, the concubines will be dismissed. The harem only has one leader.
01:23:50And that will be my Empress.
01:23:52Greetings!
01:23:55Long live, Your Highness!
01:23:57выглядит.
01:23:58Now the solutions will improve.
01:23:59For us, the one that it will be made are one for you.
01:24:02gods!
01:24:15And we can Amber.
01:24:20Now the Melanie from the Hudson.
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