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00:00I heard about the girl who drowned.
00:25They say it was a suicide.
00:27She used to serve at the Garnet Pavilion.
00:30Rumor is she was the one who poisoned Lady Li's food at the garden party.
00:34I wonder if she did it because she served concubine Adwo?
00:38Wait, pure consort Adwo?
00:41Word is she was going to lose her title as one of the four consorts and be replaced by a younger concubine.
00:47At 35, concubine Adwo is one year older than the Emperor.
00:52She had a male baby with him back when he was still a prince, but the child died.
00:57It's a shame the rear palace is designed solely for producing heirs.
01:03Mother to a lost son.
01:07If Lady Li Hua fails to bear another child, she'll probably suffer the same fate.
01:13There's no guarantee that Lady Gyokyo will continue to have the Emperor's love either.
01:18Even the most beautiful flowers wilt eventually.
01:22And those unable to bear fruit no longer serve a purpose.
01:26Sorry, I've got to run.
01:28Before you go, take this with you.
01:30Leftovers from yesterday's tea party.
01:32Oh, thank you!
01:33There were more snacks than you could finish, huh?
01:36Those tea parties are so grand!
01:38I have my doubts.
01:41It's definitely a form of work for a concubine.
01:44Good, you're here! Help me out!
01:47Not again.
01:49You're not holding anything back for this one.
01:52Obviously!
01:53Our guest is the high-ranking concubine, virtuous consort Lady Li Shu.
01:57The politics of the rear palace are well represented here.
02:00Consort Li Shu. What an honor!
02:04I thank you for having me.
02:07It's all about feeling each other out.
02:10Is this just part of being a woman?
02:13Perpetually suspicious of the same sex?
02:16They seem more on edge than when the Emperor visits.
02:21It's really something, watching Lady Gyokyo tease out information through genial chatter.
02:26She's definitely worthy of her title.
02:28I heard she sends the information she gathers to help her family back home.
02:32When you hail from a trading outpost, it's essential to stay abreast of the latest news.
02:39That's the taster from the garden party.
02:47I'm glad it looks like she hasn't been treated too harshly.
02:50She still thinks I'm gonna bite her head off.
02:53Strange how none of the other servants are paying attention to their mistress.
02:58That said, it doesn't seem like they're actively harassing her either.
03:03It'd be less than ideal if my report to Master Gauchwen was wrong.
03:07Do you have any issues with sweets?
03:11Oh, I simply adore them!
03:13Perfect!
03:14Since it's so cold out, I thought this might hit the spot.
03:19The drink is made from orange peels boiled in honey.
03:23It should warm you right up.
03:27I hope you like it!
03:29She can't handle honey either.
03:37What a picky eater, right?
03:39What sort of guest turns down the hostess's food?
03:41Indeed.
03:42Indeed.
03:54Lady Gyokyo.
03:57Oh my!
03:58Ailan, I'm sorry.
04:00I believe this needs to be stewed longer.
04:03Let's find you something else.
04:05How about hot ginger water?
04:07Yes.
04:08That will be fine.
04:10Hmm.
04:11Unfortunately, it seems I wasn't wrong about the bullying.
04:18Moing.
04:20Leave the cleaning up entirely to us!
04:22That's right.
04:23You need to go and get your rest.
04:25I'm not too tired to help, you know.
04:27How was Concubines Gyokyo and Lishu's tea party?
04:30I did find it suspicious how such a large scale event happened so quickly.
04:37Figures it was his idea.
04:40Everyone that was present had an enjoyable time.
04:44I am far from being done with you.
04:46Funny I'm more than done with you.
04:50The poisoning at the garden party.
04:52Did you hear that it was carried out by the garnet pavilion's servant who drowned in the moat?
04:57I am aware of all the rumors.
05:00Do you think she really commended suicide?
05:04I've already told you that's not for me to determine.
05:08She was a common servant girl.
05:10What reason would she have for attempting to poison Concubine Lishu?
05:14I don't know.
05:15I don't know.
05:22On that note, can you help at the garnet pavilion starting tomorrow?
05:27How polite, making it sound as if I have any say in the matter.
05:34Of course.
05:35Mansions are painted in their master's colors, figuratively speaking.
05:42Concubine Kyokyo's Jade Pavilion feels homey.
05:45Concubine Lihua's Crystal Pavilion is refined and noble.
05:49The garnet pavilion, home to Concubine Aduul, is practical and simple with a polish and clasp to it.
05:54My apologies for summoning you so suddenly. For the next few days, we'll work closely.
06:01Master Jinji didn't give specific instructions. I suppose I'm to do chores?
06:07These are new faces.
06:09Fang Ming, who are they?
06:11Assistance for our cleaning day.
06:12Good. Thank you for the help.
06:17Aduul, the pure consort.
06:20Neither showy nor voluptuous, she has an androgynous, gallant kind of beauty.
06:25Is she really 35?
06:28Dressed differently, she'd pass as a young civil servant.
06:32She would look more at home in a riding outfit instead of her skirt and dress.
06:36Whoa, those are intense stares.
06:57Who is it she reminds me of?
06:59That's Lady Fang Ming.
07:06I expected the pure consort's head lady in waiting to be from an important family.
07:11But she's surprisingly approachable.
07:14If you could be so kind, I would like you to air these books out.
07:19You can ask the palace eunuchs to handle their heavier items.
07:22She really is the eldest of the high ranking concubines.
07:29The mansion is full of objects, but each one has a place and a purpose.
07:35Similar to the Jade Pavilion, the servants here are hard workers.
07:39There are a few idiots who could learn a thing or two from them.
07:42That's all of them.
08:00You've done this much already?
08:03I recognize a hard worker when I see one.
08:06Would you mind helping us out in the parlor as well?
08:08Glad to.
08:09She's friendly, observant, and praises others freely.
08:13As head lady in waiting, she has a real skill for handling people.
08:24I haven't done that much physical labor in a long while.
08:27A long while.
08:31Thank you again for your hard work today.
08:33Sure.
08:34If I'm not mistaken, you'll be spending the night here, correct?
08:38Please follow me.
08:39What smells sweet?
08:49I insist you use this. It'll be cold tonight.
08:53I'm so grateful.
08:55Hope you sleep well.
08:56Hope you sleep well.
08:58Hmm?
09:08Master Jin-shi didn't tell me to do anything specific.
09:12All the same.
09:13Is the mastermind behind the poisoning really in the palace?
09:31Everyone seems so devoted to their work.
09:32And not just the ladies-in-waiting.
09:33Lady Feng Ming!
09:34I would be happy to take care of that.
09:35Oh, don't worry about it.
09:36It's just something I noticed.
09:37Lady Feng Ming is a shining example.
09:38She's well past her prime, but in another life, she would have made a great wife.
09:40I wonder if she ever considered marriage.
09:41Or if she chose to serve concubine A-duo for life.
09:42As far as motives for the poisoning, fierce loyalty could be one.
09:44With the newest concubine, I'm waiting.
09:45I'm waiting.
09:46Lady Feng Ming!
09:47I would be happy to take care of that.
09:48Lady Feng Ming!
09:49I would be happy to take care of that.
09:50Oh, don't worry about it.
09:51It's just something I noticed.
09:52Lady Feng Ming is a shining example.
09:53She's well past her prime, but in another life, she would have made a great wife.
09:56I wonder if she ever considered marriage.
09:59Or if she chose to serve concubine A-duo for life.
10:04As far as motives for the poisoning, fierce loyalty could be one.
10:09With the newest concubine about to ascend,
10:12the high-ranking consort who would be placed most at risk is A-duo.
10:16But what if a vacancy opened elsewhere first?
10:20The emperor is only interested in ripened fruit.
10:23He hasn't paid a visit to Lady Li Shu yet.
10:26Which is fine, considering the girl's only 14.
10:29But individuals could also claim she's not serving as a concubine.
10:33If someone was poisoned for concubine A-duo's sake,
10:36it wouldn't be out of the question to target Lady Li Shu.
10:41Can someone help me out here?
10:45It's honey.
10:46The jars are all from an apiary Lady Feng Ming's family runs.
10:50It's no wonder there's so much of it here, despite it being a luxury.
10:53That must have been the sweet smell from last night.
11:02Huh? Lady Li Shu?
11:05She's accompanied by just the one taster?
11:08Why is she at the Garnet Pavilion?
11:11Back at our tea party.
11:12That's what transpired at the Garnet Pavilion.
11:23I see.
11:25Go on.
11:27That's all.
11:28There's no and or but.
11:30I don't know what he's expecting from me.
11:32I'm an apothecary, not a spy.
11:35If that was the assignment, he asked the wrong girl.
11:38And what's with this casual attitude recently?
11:46Let's change the subject.
11:48Who among them could make contact with the outside using some special method?
11:53Guesses?
11:55What a roundabout way of asking.
11:58Only one possibility.
12:00It is Lady Feng Ming, the head lady-in-waiting.
12:03Based on?
12:04I noticed she had bandages wrapped around her left wrist.
12:07Then, there were the colored text plates.
12:10They were found wrapped in a woman's dress with burns on the sleeves.
12:14The question is, why the need for multicolored fires?
12:18One possibility is that it was some kind of code.
12:21Although, it's difficult for me to imagine a woman as gentle as her being part of a conspiracy.
12:27Then again, that's just my opinion.
12:29Hmm.
12:33My, you've done quite well.
12:35Given the way he's lapping up that honey, he must have already suspected her.
12:40Hmm?
12:42This is for you.
12:44Good girl should be rewarded.
12:46I must decline!
12:48Don't be so modest.
12:50Offer it to someone who wants your fingers in their mouth!
12:56This guy thinks he can get away with anything just because he has a pretty face!
13:00Why am I shocked?
13:02He's always been a pervert!
13:04Master Gaoshuan!
13:06Laxatives in your food later!
13:10Do you not like sweets?
13:12I prefer spicy.
13:14But you can still eat this, hmm?
13:16Dammit, he won't listen!
13:18If he weren't so high up, I'd kick him in the groin!
13:21Oh wait, there's nothing there to kick!
13:23Should I accept this as an order, or escape with my dignity intact?
13:26Why couldn't it be a bowl of aconite soup instead?
13:39Do you have any issues with sweets?
13:42I hope you like it!
13:56It's honey.
13:57The jars are all from an apiary Lady Fang Ming's family runs.
14:09Lady Li Shu?
14:11Honey.
14:15So that's why.
14:17Hm?
14:19Sorry?
14:20What are you doing to my lady-in-waiting?
14:22Yogyo, I was-
14:28Who gave you any authority to harass her?
14:35Xiao Mao.
14:37This was simply a prank Master Jinchi took too far.
14:40So, could you find it in your heart to forgive him?
14:43Since it was nothing but harmless fun, next time you can do the licking for me.
14:47Me?
14:48Licking?
14:50That's...
14:51Much?
14:53You get the point, no?
14:55Also, there are a few things I need you to look into for me.
15:02Beg your pardon.
15:04Welcome!
15:07Master Jinchi's not here?
15:09No, I'm sorry for the sudden intrusion.
15:13You may speak. What is it the Jade Pavilion wants from me?
15:17I have a question for you.
15:22I remember you from the garden party.
15:27How can I assist you?
15:30Are you not fond of honey?
15:33How did you know?
15:35It was written on your face.
15:38Maybe you had a reaction to it at some point in the past?
15:42It's not uncommon for someone to get food poisoning and have trouble eating it later.
15:47That's not quite what happened.
15:49It occurred when I was only a baby, so I don't remember.
15:52But I was told later I nearly died.
15:56Since then, my nurses forbade me from ever eating it.
15:59What gives you the right to ask the consort such probing questions?
16:02Say the ladies-in-waiting who didn't protect her at the tea party.
16:10Look at her face.
16:11Whatever she asks, you don't need to answer anything.
16:14The fact that she's being so rude to the virtuous consort alone gives us every right to have her expelled.
16:18So that's how they pretend they're her only allies. By painting any outsider as a villain.
16:25Shame on all of you, trying to deceive a naive girl.
16:30She's an isolated concubine, with no one to rely on except her scheming ladies-in-waiting.
16:37What a vicious cycle.
16:39I am here on orders, not because I want to be, but if you have any objections, you should take them up with Master Jin-shi.
16:49Wait! Master Jin-shi? Directly?
16:52He owes me this much at the very least.
16:55I can't wait to hear what excuses they came up with to approach our resident deviant.
17:01Before we continue, one more thing.
17:04Are you familiar with Lady Fongbing?
17:06Head lady-in-waiting at the Garnet Pavilion?
17:24Hm? Xiaomao?
17:27Master Gaoshuan, is... is there a way one can learn about past events in the Rear Palace?
17:31I can search through the court library.
17:36I'd appreciate it.
17:42What did she figure out this time?
17:45There's no denying she's smart, especially for a 17-year-old. Not only is she knowledgeable and composed, she possesses the ability to think through and deal with various issues.
18:00Despite her peculiarities, it's still impressive.
18:04The following occurred 17 years ago when the current Emperor was Prince. He had a child, a son with concubine Adwo, though the baby's already gone.
18:18He was born around the same time as the prior Emperor and Empress Dowager's son, making him the current Emperor's younger brother.
18:26That was the one child he had while he was a prince, and Lady Adwo was his only concubine.
18:31It says the Emperor and concubine Adwo are foster siblings, so that would explain his close attachment to her.
18:39But it's surprising a man that lustful only had one concubine back then.
18:4316 years ago, the baby died. It was delivered by…
18:54I never said it aloud, but that was my hunch.
18:58Several of the herbs growing in the rear palace were the same ones I used while growing up.
19:04Someone must have transplanted them there.
19:09A man who drags his feet, like an old woman.
19:14A doctor so obviously overqualified in his position as a pleasure district apothecary.
19:20A former palace eunuch with a bone removed from one knee.
19:26What were you doing?
19:29Father?
19:30What were you doing?
19:32Father?
19:36Father?
19:37Father?
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