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00:00:00Lady Shen of the Murong residence, virtuous and prudent by nature, diligent and gentle, is hereby bestowed the title of
00:00:06first rank imperial noble lady.
00:00:08I humbly thank your majesty for this grace.
00:00:11Shen Yun King, receive the decree.
00:00:21Murder, help! Help!
00:00:32Sister.
00:00:33Why?
00:00:34Don't call me sister. You don't deserve to.
00:00:39We're both Shen daughters. Why should you have it better than me?
00:00:42If only three years ago, the one who caught my ball had been Murong on.
00:00:46The bliss you cling to is nothing but an illusion.
00:00:51Shen Yun King, die!
00:01:01If I could have one more chance, I would give up all this glory.
00:01:07What time do you think it is? Still sleeping.
00:01:10You, master, young lords from noble families heard the Shen girls are choosing husbands and have all come to catch
00:01:16the ball.
00:01:17Look at young king, still sleeping. Not an ounce of propriety befitting a young lady.
00:01:21Listen to me. When you and Chao are through, you'd better aim well.
00:01:25Whoever marries best will be the Shen family's pride. Don't you dare disappoint me.
00:01:32Wasn't I just stabbed by a sword?
00:01:41This is rebirth. I've returned to three years ago, the day of the ball toss ceremony.
00:01:47Miss, it's your turn to throw the ball.
00:01:52Shen Yun King.
00:01:54Sister, why don't I go first?
00:01:55In my past life, Shen Yun-Kiao insisted I throw first, deferring again and again.
00:02:01But now...
00:02:02It seems Shen Yun-Kiao has also been reborn.
00:02:05Fine, go ahead.
00:02:07To me, to me, to me, to me!
00:02:08Over here, over here!
00:02:09Miss Shen, over here, over here!
00:02:11To me!
00:02:12Get lost, all of you, get lost!
00:02:24Get lost!
00:02:29Master, look!
00:02:30The one who caught it is the Murong's second young master.
00:02:33It's him!
00:02:34It's Murong An, second son of Murong.
00:02:35The Murongs are distant kin to royalty.
00:02:38The eldest son, Murong He, just days ago, was appointed deputy minister of justice.
00:02:43If the Shen family could marry into the Murongs, we'd practically be royalty ourselves.
00:02:47Murong An.
00:02:49In this life, I finally changed my fate.
00:02:52In three years, Murong An will rise in rank and title, and I will become a noble imperial lady.
00:02:57Shen Yun-Kiao, oh Shen Yun-Kiao, you scheme so hard, that you don't know you've walked straight into a
00:03:02wolf's den.
00:03:06Wonderful, wonderful!
00:03:07Chowar is truly a daughter I raised myself.
00:03:10She brings honor to the Shen family.
00:03:12You flatter me, father.
00:03:13I only wish to do right by our family.
00:03:15Once I become Lady Murong, I shall watch my every word and deed and bring prosperity to our family.
00:03:20Sister, don't you agree?
00:03:23How fortunate for you, sister.
00:03:25I'm truly happy for you.
00:03:26Shen Yun-King, your good fortune has been stolen by me.
00:03:29In this lifetime, I will never let you overshadow me again.
00:03:35Chowar, look!
00:03:36Young Master Murong can hardly take his eyes off you.
00:03:48Isn't that...
00:03:49The Emperor?
00:03:51Your Majesty, dress like this outside.
00:03:54If the Dowager Empress finds out...
00:03:56She nags me daily to pick a concert.
00:03:57I had no choice but to slip out for some peace.
00:03:59It's a good chance to see the life of common folk.
00:04:02Your Majesty has always been a devoted ruler, but dress like this.
00:04:05Shabby as these clothes are.
00:04:07They help me blend in unnoticed.
00:04:09Would you rather I stroll through the streets in my dragon robe?
00:04:19Your Majesty, are you alright?
00:04:21Watch it, you filthy beggar!
00:04:22Hurry!
00:04:22Master Shen's two daughters are tossing the ball today.
00:04:24We'll miss it if we're late.
00:04:26Choosing a husband?
00:04:27Come on, let's go have a look.
00:04:29In my past life, that beggar snatched my ball.
00:04:31After I fled that marriage, I suffered endlessly.
00:04:34How fitting!
00:04:35This time, I'll make you taste the bitterness of being cast aside by your own kin.
00:04:41Go now.
00:04:41Do as I told you.
00:04:42Understood, second miss.
00:04:44What are they up to?
00:04:45Now that our Shen family has secured ties with the Murong residents,
00:04:49when Shen Yunqing chooses her husband shortly, she'd better not disappoint.
00:04:53Mother, what kind of thing is that to say?
00:04:55Sister has always been lucky.
00:04:57How could she possibly embarrass father?
00:04:59If you ask me, sister will surely find the finest husband of all.
00:05:02Shen Yunqing, your sister's marriage is as good as settled now.
00:05:05We already have one with power, so you'd better find one with wealth.
00:05:08Only then will you be worthy of being a daughter of Shen Zhao.
00:05:14Miss, it's your turn.
00:05:15Schemes and plots, gold and silver treasures, are all but passing clouds and drifting smoke.
00:05:21In this life, I only wish to find a good and true companion and live out my days in peace.
00:05:26Your Majesty!
00:05:27Miss Shen threw it to me!
00:05:30Get lost!
00:05:43It's him.
00:05:44In my past life, he was the one who caught Shen Yunqing's embroidered ball.
00:05:48Oh my!
00:05:49A perfectly good embroidered ball!
00:05:51Snatched away by a beggar!
00:05:52Sister, what rotten luck you have!
00:05:54Of all people, you picked a beggar!
00:05:56Who knows which deity you've offended?
00:05:58Where does that leave father's reputation?
00:06:01Useless girl!
00:06:02With all those men below, you had to throw it to a beggar!
00:06:04Now everyone in Shangjing is laughing at us!
00:06:06Are you trying to humiliate me?
00:06:08My lord!
00:06:09At least our chow has done well and matched with the Murongs.
00:06:13Otherwise, the Shen family would truly be disgraced today.
00:06:16How would we ever show our faces again?
00:06:18What's done is done.
00:06:19Sister, don't be too upset.
00:06:21Though this beggar is lowborn, at least his face is passable.
00:06:24I just feel sorry for you, sister.
00:06:26Sister, spoiled since childhood, now marrying a beggar.
00:06:30Marriage is a woman's greatest path in life.
00:06:32You chose a beggar.
00:06:33From now on, you'll sleep under the sky.
00:06:36The Shens can't help you.
00:06:37Oh my, this is going to be quite a show.
00:06:39The Shen family's eldest actually marrying a beggar?
00:06:42Everyone's watching.
00:06:43If she refuses, the Shens broke their word.
00:06:45Who would ever deal with the Shen family again?
00:06:47Exactly.
00:06:48Let's see what the Shens do.
00:06:50Hey, where are you going?
00:06:51Stop her!
00:06:52Don't let her run off!
00:06:52My lord, I finally found you!
00:06:56My heavens!
00:06:57Why is the embroidered ball in your hands?
00:07:00Perhaps you should just toss it away.
00:07:02Outside the palace, we are ordinary commoners.
00:07:05We mustn't break the customs of the people.
00:07:07Besides, dressed as shabbily as I am, she certainly won't want to marry me.
00:07:24Sister, in such a rush to meet your perfect match?
00:07:28You threw the embroidered ball yourself.
00:07:30You chose the man yourself.
00:07:32Don't tell me you're having regrets.
00:07:33You wretched girl!
00:07:34Look at the beggar you drew in!
00:07:36If he becomes our son-in-law, you'd be trampling our entire family's honor beneath your feet!
00:07:40In my past life, I suffered at the Murong residence, reduced to a pawn for the Shens to court the
00:07:45powerful.
00:07:46Looking back now, I'd rather marry a beggar and live in peace.
00:07:50The rule of the ball toss is that whoever catches it is chosen, even if you refuse now.
00:07:55I am willing to marry him!
00:07:57I am willing to marry him!
00:07:59I am willing to marry him!
00:08:04Jesus!
00:08:05My name is Shen Yun-King.
00:08:08What's yours?
00:08:08I, my name is Chi-Yu.
00:08:14Today, with all of you as witnesses, I, Shen Yun-King, am willing to marry Chi-Yu as his wife.
00:08:24You truly want to marry me?
00:08:26Of course.
00:08:27You already caught my embroidered ball.
00:08:30Would you go back on your word?
00:08:32No, it's not that.
00:08:33It's just that I have nothing.
00:08:35If you marry me, you'll have no proper home, barely enough to eat.
00:08:39Would you still agree?
00:08:40We both have two hands and two feet.
00:08:42What we want, we can build for ourselves.
00:08:44If we work hard in the future and find honest work, making a living won't be hard.
00:08:48Palace people would resort to anything for the smallest gain.
00:08:51She's unlike anyone I've met.
00:08:53Someone so easily content.
00:08:55A filthy beggar.
00:08:55And she actually treats him like a treasure.
00:08:58Shen Yun-King, you'd better think this through.
00:09:00Marrying a beggar means ruining your own future.
00:09:03A future isn't built on status alone, but on character and virtue.
00:09:07Chi-Yu may be dressed plainly, but he seems approachable, well-mannered, and may well make a fine match.
00:09:13You, the rules of the embroidered ball toss have already been set.
00:09:17But even if Master Shen wishes to go back on his word now, it's too late.
00:09:21That's right.
00:09:22If he refuses, not only would it break our customs, it would tarnish the Shen name.
00:09:28Since you've chosen to marry down, don't ever blame the Shen family for it.
00:09:33The Shen family's future glory will have nothing to do with you.
00:09:36I understand, Father.
00:09:38All right, everyone, move along.
00:09:40Always crowding around for a spectacle.
00:09:42Honestly.
00:09:43The show's over.
00:09:44Time to go home.
00:09:45Young Master Murong!
00:09:47Young Master Murong, please wait!
00:09:49Young Master Murong, would you kindly come to the Shen residence to discuss the wedding?
00:09:56Let's go.
00:09:57Right this way, please.
00:09:59Sister, don't say I didn't warn you.
00:10:01Marrying a beggar for the rest of your life, you'll forever be beneath me.
00:10:05Perhaps you should worry about yourself first.
00:10:08Life at the Murong residence won't be as easy as you imagine.
00:10:19You...
00:10:20Make way!
00:10:20Make way!
00:10:21Make way!
00:10:37Oh, heavens, are you all right?
00:10:39Are you hurt anywhere?
00:10:41I'm fine.
00:10:42See?
00:10:42I'm perfectly all right.
00:10:43I'm so sorry.
00:10:44I'm truly sorry.
00:10:45It wasn't on purpose.
00:10:46Be careful next time.
00:10:47Will do.
00:10:48To marry someone so gentle and kind-hearted, that is my good fortune in this life.
00:10:52In three days, come to the Shen residence for me.
00:10:55Back at the palace, Mother would force me to choose a consort.
00:10:58So why not?
00:11:00Very well.
00:11:01I'll be there for sure.
00:11:06The second Miss Shen is wed today.
00:11:09Her dowry includes gold inlaid gemstones, phoenix hairpins, a pair, one EC pearl flower crown,
00:11:17a pair of jade bracelets, 20 bolts of shoe brocade, and three land deeds for silk shops in the east
00:11:24of the city.
00:11:26The second Miss Shen's dowry is worth a fortune, yet the eldest Miss Shen got nothing at all.
00:11:31Both daughters of the Shen family want a stark difference.
00:11:34Haven't you heard?
00:11:35The second Miss Shen is marrying the Murong residence's second young master,
00:11:39while the eldest Miss Shen is marrying a beggar.
00:11:41How could they be treated the same?
00:11:42If my sister truly marries a beggar, she'll toil for the rest of her life.
00:11:47I wonder if she'll adapt.
00:11:49The groom is here!
00:11:53Worthy of the Murong's second young master.
00:11:55What a grand procession.
00:11:57The Murong residence holds immense power.
00:11:59Once the second Miss Shen marries in, she'll live in endless luxury.
00:12:03But Shen Yun-King, marrying the beggar, that'll be quite a spectacle.
00:12:07Here we come!
00:12:14Greetings, father and mother.
00:12:16Rise, rise, son-in-law.
00:12:18This bridal procession of yours is a rare spectacle in all of Shang-Ching.
00:12:23That shower is so valued by you as an honor for our Shen family.
00:12:27Young master Murong has arrived, yet there's no sign of the other groom.
00:12:30If I were him, I'd bury myself underground and never show my face.
00:12:34Sister, the auspicious hour is nearly past.
00:12:37Your husband still hasn't come for you.
00:12:39Perhaps he doesn't intend to come at all.
00:12:41He's here! He's here! The groom is here!
00:12:48You finally came.
00:12:49What I promised you, I will fulfill.
00:12:56We-
00:13:00I'm terribly sorry for arriving late.
00:13:02What on earth are you wearing?
00:13:04Before all these guests, you're making me lose face!
00:13:07Today is her wedding day, after all.
00:13:08And this beggar shows up dressed like this to claim his bride.
00:13:12How can my sister not find this humiliating?
00:13:15Marriage is a lifelong matter.
00:13:17What matters is sincerity, not appearances.
00:13:20The one I, Shen Yun-King, have chosen will never be swayed by others' words.
00:13:24Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:13:26Don't be angry, master.
00:13:27Once Yun-King leaves, she'll have nothing to do with the Shen family.
00:13:30The auspicious hour has come.
00:13:32The bride may board the sedan.
00:13:38Minister Zhang has arrived!
00:13:43You're much!
00:13:44Shut your mouth if you want to live.
00:13:47What an honor to have Minister Zhang grace us with his presence.
00:13:50Pardon us.
00:13:51Heaven rewards the devoted.
00:13:53It truly does.
00:13:54Congratulations, Master Shen.
00:13:56Thank you, thank you.
00:13:57Minister Zhang, please come inside.
00:14:00After you, bridegroom.
00:14:02The groom goes first.
00:14:03After you, please.
00:14:07Don't tell me you walked here on foot.
00:14:10On a wedding day, no bride has ever walked to her husband's home.
00:14:13Well, today is certainly an eye-opener.
00:14:16Indeed, unlike my husband.
00:14:26My lady, let's go home.
00:14:48Shen Yun-King, once I'm an imperial noble lady, you'll regret this.
00:14:53Shen Yun-King, once I'm an Afghan husband, a teacher, Mac го�, pray and pray and pray.
00:14:53Shen Yun-King.
00:15:07Shen Yun-Christine, once I have� to come to a good
00:15:19This is the place you've found for me.
00:15:21Your Majesty, didn't you say it had to match your current status?
00:15:25This is far too run down. Is this even livable?
00:15:27I was afraid you'd blow your cover.
00:15:34I'm sorry you have to put up with this, staying in such a dump. How about we?
00:15:38Give it a good cleaning. It's actually quite spacious.
00:15:41It'll be cozy once we settle in. From now on, this is our home.
00:15:44Home? Our home?
00:15:46Home. The eldest Shen daughter is so remarkably virtuous, far better than all those noble ladies the Dowager Empress chose
00:15:54for me.
00:15:56Shen Yunqing.
00:15:58I don't have much to offer right now.
00:16:01This Jade Pendant was given to me by my father before he passed. Now I'm giving it to you.
00:16:08You're giving me something so precious?
00:16:15Yes. Rest assured. I'll keep it safe.
00:16:20His Majesty gave away his personal Jade Pendant. Does he truly love Shen Yunqing?
00:16:26Shen Yunaddin.
00:16:27Shen Yun Pierce.
00:16:31Shen Yunlden.
00:16:37Shen Yun parsley.
00:16:38Shen Yun conteú 표현.
00:17:22This bed is far too hard.
00:17:39Now it's hot tea.
00:17:41Shen Yun King, are you alright?
00:17:43Did you burn yourself?
00:17:44I'm fine, don't worry.
00:17:45Breakfast is ready.
00:17:46Eat while it's still warm.
00:17:48I need to step out for a bit.
00:17:49Where are you going?
00:17:50Today is the day a new bride visits her family.
00:17:53The charms I'm making for my parents need a few more stitches.
00:17:56I need to buy some thread before we head back.
00:17:58Then I'll go with you.
00:18:00Alright.
00:18:06Greetings, Your Majesty.
00:18:09Your Majesty.
00:18:14Greetings, Your Majesty.
00:18:17What's wrong?
00:18:18Are you unwell?
00:18:20What happened to His Majesty?
00:18:22Is he ill?
00:18:24You're much...
00:18:24Oh, there's plenty of dirt around here.
00:18:26No need for such a beau, friend.
00:18:28Yuan Lu.
00:18:28What are you doing?
00:18:30Are you alright?
00:18:31I'm fine.
00:18:32Don't worry.
00:18:33They are.
00:18:34The palace is complicated.
00:18:36Once it's settled, I'll tell Yun King who I am.
00:18:38Oh, they.
00:18:39They're here looking for Yuan Lu.
00:18:41Oh, right, my friends.
00:18:42They're here for me.
00:18:43I used to serve at the palace.
00:18:45We're all old friends.
00:18:47Oh.
00:18:48Shen Yun King.
00:18:49Let me help Yuan Lu with the guests.
00:18:51Can you buy the thread yourself?
00:18:52Alright.
00:18:58Greetings, Your Majesty.
00:19:00Tell me.
00:19:01What happened?
00:19:02Word came from the palace.
00:19:03The Dowager Empress worried over you,
00:19:05overtaxed herself, and suddenly fainted.
00:19:07What?
00:19:08Yuan Lu, stay and protect Yun King.
00:19:10Yes, sire.
00:19:11The rest of you, return to the palace with me.
00:19:17Also, have someone select fine gifts
00:19:19and send them to the Shen residence.
00:19:20As Yun King's homecoming gifts.
00:19:23Yes, sire.
00:19:24Let's go.
00:19:25Hot buns!
00:19:26Come and get them!
00:19:27Come have a look!
00:19:28Good deals on fine goods!
00:19:30Come have a look!
00:19:31Jeyu is home entertaining guests.
00:19:33I'd better not go back and disturb him.
00:19:35Father never approved of Jiyu's status.
00:19:38I'd only be humiliated if I went back.
00:19:40I'll just go on my own.
00:19:49They're family, after all.
00:19:51No matter how painful,
00:19:52I still have to face them.
00:19:54Let's go in.
00:19:56Father, your daughter is home!
00:19:58Father, your daughter is home!
00:20:02Father!
00:20:03Father!
00:20:05Why did you come back alone, sister?
00:20:11Today is the bridal homecoming.
00:20:13Why did you come back alone, sister?
00:20:14Could it be?
00:20:15You're afraid your beggar husband would embarrass you,
00:20:18so you wouldn't even let him come back with you.
00:20:21My husband had matters to tend to.
00:20:24Shen Yun King, married to a beggar.
00:20:26You must have suffered quite a bit.
00:20:28You've grown so thin.
00:20:29If you hadn't married that filthy beggar,
00:20:31I might have taken you as a concubine.
00:20:33At least you wouldn't have fallen this low.
00:20:36Wretch!
00:20:37My husband doesn't know,
00:20:38but my sister has always enjoyed
00:20:40keeping you company of lowlifes.
00:20:42If you brought her to our Mulong residence,
00:20:44she might not even feel at home.
00:20:46You needn't trouble yourself.
00:20:48I'm doing just fine.
00:20:49But you, dear sister, these days,
00:20:51I doubt you've even seen your own husband.
00:20:53You!
00:20:55Damn you, Mulong-an.
00:20:57On our wedding night,
00:20:58he went to the pleasure houses
00:20:59and everyone found out about it.
00:21:02He humiliated me completely.
00:21:04Shower!
00:21:10Mother.
00:21:12Greetings, father.
00:21:13Greetings, mother.
00:21:15You came back alone
00:21:16and you have the nerve to show your face?
00:21:18It hasn't been long
00:21:19and you've forgotten all the manners we taught you.
00:21:21A man as distinguished as young Master Mulong
00:21:23escorted Shower home for the visit.
00:21:25Your husband, who knows what he's busy with,
00:21:27couldn't even accompany you.
00:21:29Mother, don't flatter her.
00:21:30That filthy beggar is probably out on the streets begging right now.
00:21:34Father-in-law,
00:21:35your son-in-law has prepared some gifts.
00:21:37Bring them in.
00:21:40For our son-in-law to visit in person,
00:21:42that alone is an honor for me.
00:21:44And to bring all these gifts too.
00:21:46Carry them inside at once.
00:21:48My daughter marrying our son-in-law
00:21:49is a blessing of eight lifetimes.
00:21:51Unlike certain people who chose a beggar for a husband.
00:21:53But let's not speak of it.
00:21:55The Shen family raised you all these years
00:21:56and you plan to come back empty-handed?
00:21:58Indeed, sister.
00:21:59Don't tell me you're truly this destitute
00:22:01that you can't even prepare a homecoming gift.
00:22:05Of course not.
00:22:08These are charms I embroidered for father and mother.
00:22:12I pray that father and mother will have peace and safety.
00:22:18Ha ha!
00:22:21Get out!
00:22:22What a disgraceful thing!
00:22:23Sister, what on earth did you embroider?
00:22:26A trinket sewn from scrap cloth
00:22:27and you dare show it off to embarrass yourself?
00:22:31Truly worthy of a beggar's wife,
00:22:33even the gifts you present are a perfect match.
00:22:37Never mind, never mind.
00:22:38She married a beggar, after all.
00:22:40What could you expect her to bring?
00:22:42Master! Master!
00:22:43The palace has sent gifts.
00:22:44They say they're homecoming gifts from the eldest miss.
00:22:47What?
00:22:57Master Shen!
00:22:58Congratulations!
00:22:59Your eldest daughter has caught the eye of some powerful patron.
00:23:02They had someone from the palace arrange for me personally
00:23:04to deliver these gifts to you.
00:23:06Shopkeeper Liu!
00:23:07The palace truly sent you to deliver these?
00:23:10The chief eunuch himself came to arrange it all.
00:23:12How could it be false?
00:23:14They said it was for the Shen family's eldest daughter.
00:23:18You must be mistaken.
00:23:20All of Shang Jing knows that Shen Yun-King married a beggar.
00:23:22Unlike our Murong son-in-law, whose brother is Deputy Justice.
00:23:25The palace sent these out of regard for our Murong son-in-law.
00:23:28That's why those currying favor with us are countless.
00:23:31To think even the palace took notice.
00:23:35Those currying favor with us are countless.
00:23:37Father-in-law, please accept these.
00:23:40Our Chao are truly married a fine husband.
00:23:42Such a grand homecoming and all these precious gifts.
00:23:45They truly bring honor to our Shen family.
00:23:47But I recall being told these gifts were for Shen Yun-King.
00:23:50Thank you, Shopkeeper.
00:23:51Sorry for the trouble.
00:23:53They're for the Shen family.
00:23:55No mistake there.
00:23:56I must have been mistaken.
00:23:57They're for second miss.
00:23:58Then I shall take my leave.
00:24:01Carry everything inside for me.
00:24:05Sister, my husband sent homecoming gifts twice over.
00:24:08Looking at all this, don't you feel the least bit ashamed?
00:24:13Gifts need not be many.
00:24:14Sincerity is what matters.
00:24:15I see nothing wrong with it.
00:24:17Have you no thought for our family reputation or father's dignity?
00:24:21I poured everything into raising you.
00:24:24And what do you do?
00:24:25The eldest daughter of the Shen family not only married a beggar,
00:24:28but now you bring back this worthless rubbish to disgust me.
00:24:31Don't bother coming back from now on.
00:24:33The Shen family has no room for such a disgraceful daughter.
00:24:42Fine.
00:24:42I'll leave then.
00:24:44Take care of yourself.
00:24:46I'll come visit another day.
00:24:49In my past life, because of that wretched beggar, I suffered endlessly.
00:24:54Why should Shen Yun-King get to leave so easily?
00:24:57Father, look.
00:24:58She actually intends to leave without a word.
00:25:00How utterly improper.
00:25:02Indeed, master.
00:25:03You mustn't let her go so easily.
00:25:04Lest people start gossiping behind our backs, saying the Shen family has no discipline.
00:25:09Stop!
00:25:11You think you can come and go as you please?
00:25:14What do you take the Shen residence for?
00:25:17In your eyes, everything I do is wrong anyway.
00:25:20I might as well leave so I'm no longer an eyesore to certain people.
00:25:24You want to leave?
00:25:24Fine.
00:25:25Unless you no-tow your way around all of Vermillion Bird Street on your knees, telling everyone
00:25:30that you married a beggar and brought shame upon the Shen family, and that you willingly choose
00:25:37to sever all ties with the Shen family.
00:25:44Greetings, your majesty.
00:25:46Greetings, your majesty.
00:25:48Mother.
00:25:50Didn't she faint?
00:25:52Could it be that she...
00:25:55So you still remember I'm your mother?
00:25:57All I asked was for you to choose a consort.
00:26:00Was that so hard for you?
00:26:01As the emperor, you dared sneak out and cause trouble.
00:26:04The consort selection?
00:26:05You may decide, mother.
00:26:07Since you are well, I'll take my lead.
00:26:09You...
00:26:12Your majesty, the memorials have been piling up for days.
00:26:15If you delay any further, urgent matters may suffer.
00:26:17Please put state affairs first, your majesty.
00:26:20After reviewing them, you can still reach Shen residence in time.
00:26:24To the Imperial study, Chao always thinks things through.
00:26:28Do as your sister says.
00:26:31Just because I married Chi Yu, you all have to humiliate me like this?
00:26:35You came home with no one to accompany you, no gifts to present.
00:26:38Asking you to pay respects is hardly unreasonable.
00:26:42Your sister thought of the Shen family.
00:26:44Unlike you, who married a beggar and disgraced our family.
00:26:47What dignity?
00:26:48Only because Yun-Kiao married into a wealthy family that you indulge her so.
00:26:53Insolent wretch!
00:26:54Have I been too lenient with you?
00:26:56These outrageous words, who taught you to say them?
00:26:59Am I wrong?
00:27:01In your heart, daughters are merely pawns to curry favor with the powerful.
00:27:06How dare you, speaking to your father like that?
00:27:12The Dragon Jade Pendant!
00:27:18No, I must inform his majesty at once.
00:27:23Give back my Jade Pendant!
00:27:26This Jade Pendant is a fine quality.
00:27:29Did you steal it from somewhere, sister?
00:27:31Chi Yu gave me this pendant!
00:27:32Give it back now!
00:27:33That filthy beggar?
00:27:35Then it's even less likely to be his.
00:27:37He must have stolen it from somewhere.
00:27:40A Dragon Emblazoned Pendant.
00:27:41How could it possibly appear here?
00:27:43Turns out I was mistaken.
00:27:45Chi Yu may not match your noble birth.
00:27:47Just because you own pendants as a matter of course, does that mean Chi Yu is unworthy?
00:27:51Hmm.
00:27:53Guarding a beggar's trinket as though it were precious.
00:27:56Come to think of it, how strange.
00:27:58You've been out here for so long, yet your husband hasn't come looking for you.
00:28:02He doesn't seem to care, does he?
00:28:06Give me back the pendant.
00:28:08You can have it back.
00:28:09But first you must sever all ties with the Shen family.
00:28:13You father, will you let Shen Yun-Kel behave so brazenly?
00:28:16I am your daughter too.
00:28:18You insisted on marrying a beggar and brought shame upon the Shen family.
00:28:22From now on, I, Shen Zhao, have only one daughter, and that is Xiao Wei.
00:28:32All I ask in this life is to be with someone sincere.
00:28:36Even plain meals and simple living are better than enduring scorn in the Shen family.
00:28:43Very well then.
00:28:45From this day forward,
00:28:49I, Shen Yun-King, sever all ties with the Shen family.
00:28:52We are strangers henceforth.
00:28:59For the sake of a filthy beggar, you choose to cut ties.
00:29:03Good thing the Shen family never counted on you.
00:29:07Isn't that what you think, father?
00:29:08Why should I stay and suffer in the Shen family?
00:29:11You!
00:29:14Give me the pendant.
00:29:16Not so easy.
00:29:18Someone, bring the burning coals from the kitchen and lay them on the ground.
00:29:21What are you doing?
00:29:29Greetings, your majesty.
00:29:32Who sent you here?
00:29:33I am the daughter of the Grand Chancellor Zhao Shun, Xiaoguaner.
00:29:37The Dowager Empress sent me to attend to your majesty.
00:29:40I have state affairs to attend to.
00:29:42Leave.
00:29:43Your majesty, something terrible has happened.
00:29:46Her ladyship is at the Shen's.
00:29:48At the Shen's.
00:29:49What happened there?
00:29:51What is it?
00:29:52Speak!
00:29:53During her homecoming visit, the Shen's mistreated her.
00:29:56They forced her ladyship to kneel.
00:29:58What?
00:30:00Please calm down, sire.
00:30:01Summon my men.
00:30:02Call the shadow guards and come with me to Shen residence.
00:30:05Sire, where are you going?
00:30:07The Dowager Empress said.
00:30:21Our body, hair, and skin are gifts from our parents.
00:30:24If you wish to sever ties, you must first repay the debt you owe them.
00:30:29Walk across and your wish shall be granted.
00:30:32No, the coals are burning so fiercely.
00:30:34Anyone who steps on them would never survive.
00:30:37I won't do it.
00:30:38Oh?
00:30:39It seems Elder Sister no longer wants the Jade Pendant.
00:30:42Don't throw it.
00:30:46Kiyu is the only person who ever truly cared for me.
00:30:49That pendant was left to him by his parents.
00:30:52I won't let his gift be desecrated.
00:30:55Fine.
00:30:56I'll walk.
00:31:20For the sake of a beggar, you'd actually go this far.
00:31:23You've truly lost your mind.
00:31:25Kiyu!
00:31:28A worthless Jade Pendant is enough for a pampered young lady to walk through hot coals.
00:31:33No wonder she'd marry a beggar.
00:31:36After all, a beggar has nothing of value to offer.
00:31:39No wonder Elder Sister treasures it so.
00:31:42I don't have much to offer you now.
00:31:44This Jade Pendant was my father's last gift to me.
00:31:47Now I give it to you.
00:31:56To you, I will get that Jade Pendant back.
00:32:07To you, I will get that Jade Pendant back.
00:32:17Now, can you return the Jade Pendant to me?
00:32:22You want it?
00:32:23Then you'll have to get it yourself.
00:32:25If you dare take it.
00:32:28This Jade Pendant is yours.
00:32:45She really does treasure it.
00:33:08Found it!
00:33:09Finally found it!
00:33:12You cherish so dearly your bond with that filthy beggar.
00:33:17If your face were ruined, would your beloved husband still want you?
00:33:22You!
00:33:22What are you doing glaring at me like that?
00:33:25I warned you long ago.
00:33:27Marrying a beggar leads to one fate being trampled underfoot.
00:33:30All you're scheming to torment me.
00:33:33Will it truly get you what you want?
00:33:40What I want is for you to spend the rest of your life hiding in the gutter.
00:33:45Like a rat's watching me become the most exalted woman in this world.
00:33:55Master, master, his majesty is here.
00:33:58What did you say?
00:33:59His majesty.
00:34:16Shen Yunqing!
00:34:35Shen Yunqing, I'm sorry I'm late.
00:34:39Shen Yunqing, I didn't lose the Jade Pendant you gave me.
00:34:47Wasn't it supposed to be the Emperor?
00:34:49How can it be him?
00:34:51That filthy beggar can actually afford such lavish clothes.
00:34:55And these men, aren't they palace guards?
00:34:58Why would they follow a beggar?
00:35:00Mother, I heard that beggar's brother once held a post in the palace.
00:35:03How hard could it be to steal a few outfits?
00:35:05This beggar must be here because he lost face at the wedding last time and wants to save face.
00:35:10I heard there have been thefts in the palace.
00:35:12Could they be the ones behind it?
00:35:15What a joke!
00:35:16A filthy beggar dares put on a show in our Shen residence!
00:35:19Sister, look at the fine husband you chose.
00:35:22Being useless is one thing, but now to save face, he has the audacity to steal from the Imperial Palace.
00:35:28If the Emperor finds out, will you even survive?
00:35:31Incorrigible fool.
00:35:32You're courting death.
00:35:37What?
00:35:38What are you gonna do?
00:35:40Then Young King was wrong.
00:35:41It hurts.
00:35:53Who did this?
00:35:54It was me.
00:35:55So what?
00:35:56I was only trying to help my dear sister.
00:35:58Who would have thought she'd walk barefoot over hot coals just for some worthless jade pendant?
00:36:03I can't fathom what goes on in that head of hers.
00:36:06Utterly stupid.
00:36:07Shut your mouth!
00:36:08Who do you think you are to shriek and holler before me?
00:36:11So what if I berate her?
00:36:13She's the one who married a useless wretch like you.
00:36:15Compared to me, Shen Yun King, you're nothing but ants.
00:36:19Even if I wanted her dead today, she should kneel and thank me for it.
00:36:23Let's see how long you keep up this charade.
00:36:25Seize him!
00:36:29No one lays a hand on what's mine.
00:36:32Seize them!
00:36:33Yes, sir!
00:36:39How dare you!
00:36:40I am the lady of the Morong residence!
00:36:44Husband, save me!
00:36:46You filthy beggar!
00:36:48You dare lay hands on my wife?
00:36:49You must have a death wish!
00:36:52Wretched fool!
00:36:53Young Master Morong is of royal blood.
00:36:55If you dare touch him, you make an enemy of all the Morongs.
00:37:00Royal blood?
00:37:00So what?
00:37:01Anyone who touches my people will meet nothing but death.
00:37:06You filthy beggar!
00:37:07You're overplaying your hand!
00:37:09Before I lose my temper, let go now and I might spare your life!
00:37:13You've tormented Shen Yun King to such a wretched state.
00:37:17Shove their faces into the burning coals!
00:37:19No, father!
00:37:20Let me go!
00:37:21Shower!
00:37:22Father, do something!
00:37:23You dare touch me?
00:37:25When the Ministry of Justice arrives, they won't let you off!
00:37:28Wait!
00:37:29You said the Ministry of Justice?
00:37:33Scared now, aren't you?
00:37:34My brother is a court official.
00:37:36If you harm me, you're as good as dead.
00:37:41I'd like to see...
00:37:43Exactly who in the Ministry of Justice would indulge scum like you to be so brazen.
00:37:48Press him down.
00:37:51Shower!
00:37:51Let me go!
00:37:52Let me go!
00:37:53You worthless wretch!
00:37:55Want to die?
00:37:55Don't drag the Shen family down!
00:37:58Stop!
00:38:05Brother, brother, save me!
00:38:08Get him!
00:38:09Get him!
00:38:23You cur!
00:38:24You tried to hurt my brother?
00:38:26Insolent!
00:38:27What if I am?
00:38:29That voice...
00:38:31You're...
00:38:36Quite the authority you wield, Minister of Justice.
00:38:41Your Majesty...
00:38:43Your Majesty!
00:38:46Your Majesty, this beggar is impossible!
00:38:51Brother, don't let this filthy beggar fool you!
00:38:54He stole from the Imperial Palace!
00:38:56These people were all bribed by him!
00:38:58You're new here!
00:38:59Mistakes are natural!
00:39:00But he really is just a filthy beggar, not the Emperor!
00:39:04Could I truly have been mistaken?
00:39:06I once caught a glimpse from afar of His Majesty's profile.
00:39:10Perhaps they just look alike.
00:39:12His Majesty would never appear in a place like this.
00:39:14You wretched girl!
00:39:15Look at the fine husband you chose!
00:39:17Now you've provoked young Master Murak!
00:39:19Let's see how you get out of this!
00:39:21My Lord!
00:39:21You must seek justice for us!
00:39:23That filthy beggar and Shen Yun-King have no regard for decency!
00:39:26They tried to murder their own kin!
00:39:29Outrageous!
00:39:29In the Imperial Capital, such insolence won't be tolerated!
00:39:33Guards!
00:39:33Take them all and throw them into the Justice Dungeon!
00:39:36Interrogate them under torture!
00:39:38Hold on!
00:39:40What else do you have to say?
00:39:42I had no idea when you became the Deputy Minister of Justice.
00:39:45You're just a filthy beggar.
00:39:46How could you possibly know about court officials?
00:39:49My brother was appointed by the Dowager Empress.
00:39:52Regretting it now, are you?
00:39:53You even dare to deceive the Dowager Empress.
00:39:56The Murong family certainly has some nerve.
00:39:58Dowager Empress, you must seek justice for me!
00:40:01His Majesty married outside wed to the eldest daughter of the Shen family.
00:40:05For that woman's sake, His Majesty even laughed out at me.
00:40:09What?
00:40:09You're saying the Emperor actually married some woman outside the palace?
00:40:16Attendant!
00:40:18Prepare my palanquins!
00:40:21How dare you?
00:40:22You dare offend the Empress?
00:40:23How many heads do you have to spare?
00:40:25Lord Murong, please see reason.
00:40:27The Shen family has severed all ties with Shen Yun-King.
00:40:30Whatever he said has nothing to do with us.
00:40:32My lord, the Shen family has always abided by the rules.
00:40:35We'd never dare malign the royals.
00:40:37We beg Lord Murong's fair judgment.
00:40:39Yes, my lord.
00:40:40Please look into this.
00:40:41You filthy beggar!
00:40:42Offending royalty is a capital crime!
00:40:43My lord, you must not let him go!
00:40:45Shen Yun-King, your husband committed a grave crime.
00:40:48No one can save you today.
00:40:49I cannot let Chi-Yu come to harm.
00:40:53Have mercy, my lord.
00:40:54My husband was merely confused for a moment.
00:40:59Shen Yun-King, I'll take you to a physician now.
00:41:06Such audacity!
00:41:07You dare try to flee?
00:41:08Guards, stop them!
00:41:12Anyone who dares stand in the way will be killed on sight.
00:41:15Yes, my lord!
00:41:28You think leaving will be that easy?
00:41:41Shen Yun!
00:41:42Shen Yun!
00:41:49Shen Yun-Kiao!
00:41:50How can you be so vicious?
00:41:52Chi-Yu has never wronged you.
00:41:53How could you do this to him?
00:41:55That filthy beggar dared have someone disfigure me.
00:41:58Did you really think I'd let you walk away so easily?
00:42:04Don't bother looking.
00:42:05Your men are too busy to save you now.
00:42:08You're asking for death!
00:42:12Chi-Yu, I'm fine.
00:42:15Go now.
00:42:16Go.
00:42:17Can you really escape?
00:42:19Why won't you just leave me alone?
00:42:21I must say, you are truly blessed, dear sister.
00:42:24Even married off to a beggar, you still win tree loans.
00:42:27But the more that's so, the less I'll let you have your way.
00:42:31What lies between us should not involve the innocent.
00:42:34Do whatever you want to me.
00:42:37I beg you, let Chi-Yu go.
00:42:42Shen Yun-King!
00:42:44How touching!
00:42:46Even at a time like this, such devoted lovers you are.
00:42:49Since your bond runs so deep, I might as well send you off together.
00:42:54Die.
00:43:02The Dowager Empress arrived!
00:43:13Who dares harm my son?
00:43:16Greetings, Dowager Empress.
00:43:20He's truly the Emperor?
00:43:27The physician!
00:43:28Fetch the physician, quickly!
00:43:30Your Majesty, this servant deserves death!
00:43:33Silence!
00:43:37Shen Yun-King, Renlu, escort Yun-King back to the palace for treatment.
00:43:41If anything happens to Shen Yun-King, I will hold you responsible.
00:43:45Yes, Your Majesty.
00:43:53My son, your wound.
00:43:59Your Majesty!
00:44:01Impossible!
00:44:02How can he be the Emperor?
00:44:04I had it all figured out.
00:44:06Given a second life, and I chose wrong again.
00:44:12Spare me, Your Majesty, please!
00:44:14Your Majesty!
00:44:14Please forgive me.
00:44:16I was blind and foolish and hurt you by mistake.
00:44:20Your Majesty, everyone in the Shen residence has been arrested.
00:44:24What?
00:44:26You called him?
00:44:27He was just a beggar.
00:44:28How can he be the Emperor?
00:44:29Mercy, Your Majesty!
00:44:31I know my wrongs.
00:44:32When you were tormenting Shen Yun-King, did you ever imagine this day would come?
00:44:37Hear my decree.
00:44:39Shen Zhao and his entire household are to be executed on the spot.
00:44:43Oh, my lady!
00:44:47Morong-Ki, as a court official, abused his authority and aided in tyranny.
00:44:53Immediately, he was stripped of his post as Deputy Minister of Justice, and imprisoned alongside Morong-Anne.
00:45:01World Dowager Empress, I have committed a grave offense, but it was all the Shen family's doing.
00:45:08For my father's sake, I beg you, grant this guilty servant a chance to atone.
00:45:13Yes, yes, exactly!
00:45:14We beg the Dowager Empress for mercy!
00:45:16My son, though the two Morong family's sons are foolish, they were not the masterminds.
00:45:21Spare them this once and show leniency.
00:45:25But those two...
00:45:27As you wish, Mother.
00:45:35Shen Yun-King.
00:45:37Hi-Yu, are you alright?
00:45:38Are you hurt?
00:45:39I'm fine.
00:45:40Lie back down.
00:45:41The physician said you shouldn't move with your wound.
00:45:43Physician?
00:45:45Why are we in the palace?
00:45:47The Dowager Empress saved us.
00:45:49The Dowager Empress?
00:45:54Mother!
00:45:55You wish to make Shen Yun-King your Empress?
00:45:56I will never allow it.
00:45:58I have already pledged myself to Shen Yun-King.
00:46:01Whether you consent or not, I will overcome any obstacle to make her my Empress.
00:46:05You...
00:46:08Very well.
00:46:09I will find an opportunity to test Shen Yun-King.
00:46:12If she passes my test, I will no longer stand in the way of your marriage.
00:46:18Thank you, Mother.
00:46:19Until then...
00:46:20You must not reveal your identity to Shen Yun-King.
00:46:24Otherwise, I have plenty of ways to punish her.
00:46:28I shall remember.
00:46:30She left the palace to pray and passed by the Shen Estate.
00:46:33That's how she saved us.
00:46:34What about my father?
00:46:36The Dowager Empress ordered your sister and Murong-An to receive 50 lashes.
00:46:41Murong-An had long frequented pleasure houses so his body couldn't endure it and he fainted.
00:46:45She had no choice but to confine him.
00:46:47Your sister was sent to hard labor to perform hard labor.
00:46:50As for your parents...
00:46:51What happened to them?
00:46:54They were exiled.
00:46:58Exiled.
00:47:02From now on, I'll protect you.
00:47:05I got a guard post from her.
00:47:07She placed you at the Bureau of Servants.
00:47:10From now on, we'll both serve in the palace.
00:47:12Good.
00:47:13Now that we both have positions, after 3 to 5 years of service, we'll leave the palace together and live
00:47:18an ordinary life.
00:47:19All right.
00:47:23Gentlemen, I hope you can forgive me.
00:47:30This is the Bureau of Palace Servants.
00:47:34So where do you guards stay?
00:47:36We patrol all over the place.
00:47:39No fixed quarters.
00:47:42Don't worry.
00:47:43Whenever I'm free, I'll come visit you.
00:47:46All right.
00:47:57Visiting the Bureau without any advance notice?
00:48:01This is the new maid, Shen Yun King.
00:48:04In the days ahead, I must trouble Steward Lin to look after her.
00:48:09This is the Bureau's steward, Steward Lin.
00:48:12Go to her if you need anything.
00:48:14Greetings, Steward Lin.
00:48:15I see.
00:48:16Rest assured, I'll take good care of Shen Yun King.
00:48:20She's being far too gracious.
00:48:21I'm here to work.
00:48:22Why does it feel like I'm here to be a mistress?
00:48:25Perhaps she's just a kind person.
00:48:27That's good then.
00:48:28You won't be bullied at the Bureau.
00:48:30Shen Yun King, please follow me.
00:48:32I'm here to work.
00:48:43Wash all of these clean.
00:48:45We both serve in the Bureau.
00:48:47I have no reason to do your laundry.
00:48:49How dare you even ask?
00:48:50You took my duties, so now I scrub chamber pots.
00:48:53Some people, who knows what tricks they use to get into the Bureau.
00:48:56Since Steward Lin favors you so much, giving you all the easy work.
00:49:08Give it back!
00:49:11A dragon jade pendant.
00:49:13Only his majesty made to wear such a thing.
00:49:15Speak!
00:49:16Where did you steal this?
00:49:17What his majesty?
00:49:18Give me back my pendant now!
00:49:21Go notify Stuart Lin at once.
00:49:23Yes.
00:49:41Jinxian!
00:49:42I didn't mean to!
00:49:44Seize her now!
00:49:47all of you stop
00:49:53your majesty this bureau is such a humble place you have never set foot here before
00:49:59i fear it may offend your sacred person allow this old servant to announce your arrival first
00:50:05no need i disguise myself as a senior attendant precisely to observe shen yun king as she truly
00:50:13is if she were to learn my identity it would only complicate matters palace rules are strict
00:50:20i was only gone for a brief moment and you've already grown so brazen what do you take this
00:50:25place for madam she did it all shen yun king stole his majesty's pendant i caught her and fearing
00:50:34exposure she actually tried to harm me theft is the gravest sin here than sticky fingers
00:50:39madam lynn you must punish her severely madam it's not what they say enough
00:50:47hand over the jade pendant
00:50:51the jade pendant is my own i said hand it over
00:51:01a dragon emblazoned jade pendant it really is his majesty's
00:51:11please judge fairly madam i truly did not know it belonged to his majesty madam please don't be
00:51:17deceived by her honeyed words she dared to steal his majesty's jade pendant who knows what other
00:51:22audacious things she might do in the future palace rules clearly state that for theft of goods worth
00:51:28more than one chan the left foot shall be severed and branding administered i will thoroughly investigate
00:51:34this matter until the truth is established the jade pendant shall remain in my custody if you are truly
00:51:40innocent i will see that justice is done rise thank you madam
00:51:47this is madam wang the new steward she will be working alongside me to manage the bureau
00:51:53madam one all of you behave yourselves anyone caught shirking or scheming will be punished according to palace rules
00:52:00yes madam the matter of you bullying your fellow servants is unresolved scrubbing the chamber pots is now your duty
00:52:09you don't eat until you're done
00:52:13yes madam
00:52:17and here i thought you had some real talent so cunning and seductive so good at seducing people yet you
00:52:24still got punished
00:52:26let's see if you dare act so arrogant around us again
00:52:46there isn't that better
00:52:51your majesty miss jiao has come to the palace again today would you like to
00:52:55no send her back where she came from but and you i'm going to see shen yun king if you
00:53:02keep following
00:53:02won't that give me away i'll take my leave at once
00:53:07all done well done shen yun king shen yun king
00:53:12qiyu what are you doing here
00:53:14steward lin how could she make you do this i'll talk to her it's just chamber pots
00:53:19it's not a big deal don't bother the matrons
00:53:22all right by the way the jade pendant you gave me what's the story behind it
00:53:27why does everyone say it belongs to his majesty
00:53:32well
00:53:34my father once earned the title of top scholar
00:53:37to inspire future scholars
00:53:39his majesty bestowed the pendant upon him
00:53:41that's how it came to our family
00:53:43i see no wonder they keep mentioning his majesty
00:53:46i thought you were lying to me
00:53:48who's there
00:53:49it's matron wang go quickly
00:53:52tomorrow i'll be on duty under his majesty
00:53:54i'll find time to come see you then
00:53:55all right
00:54:00matrons i finished washing all the chamber pots
00:54:02finished then sweep the entire back courtyard from end to end
00:54:09yes ma'am
00:54:15finally done sweeping
00:54:23how dare you throw away my things
00:54:27granny wang gave the order herself
00:54:29deliver her medicine at dawn tomorrow
00:54:31she also said the medicine must be brewed with morning dew
00:54:34stay outside tonight to collect it
00:54:37morning dew
00:54:38that's right morning dew
00:54:40you all heard it
00:54:41i'm not making this up
00:54:43why does granny wang single me out
00:54:46after that jade pendant theft
00:54:48granny wang didn't punish you
00:54:50that was merciful enough
00:54:51all she's asking is for you to collect morning dew
00:54:54be grateful
00:54:55i never stole that jade pendant
00:54:57stop making false accusations
00:54:59not stolen
00:55:00then what his majesty personally gave it to you
00:55:03i
00:55:05forget it
00:55:05why do i even bother explaining to you people
00:55:08who said you could go in
00:55:10the night dew is heavy and cold
00:55:11i'm getting my own blanket
00:55:12you can't stop me
00:55:14such nerve
00:55:14this is the palace
00:55:15no yours or mine
00:55:16don't think steward lynn has your back
00:55:18you can do as you please
00:55:20move
00:55:30who did this
00:55:33who did this
00:55:34who did this
00:55:47Insolent fool! This is the inner palace. Who permitted you to enter? You must not reveal your identity to Shen
00:55:53Yun King.
00:55:56I meant no offense. I only saw someone was hurt and rushed forward to help.
00:56:00He's not the Emperor. Then why does Yunik Yuan Lu show him such deference?
00:56:04Yunik Yuan Lu, what on earth is going on?
00:56:09You've all misunderstood. This young guard bears some resemblance to his majesty, so he was summoned to the palace for
00:56:15questioning.
00:56:16He's new and doesn't know the rules. Don't you know this bureau is not to be entered freely?
00:56:20Forgive me, madam. It was all my fault. I shouldn't have quarreled with Yaochi and caused this young officer concern.
00:56:27Since you know you were wrong, off with you now. Thank you, madam.
00:56:35Your majesty, just now I truly had no other choice.
00:56:41Go keep watch. Don't let the Dowager blame Yun King.
00:56:46Yes, sire.
00:56:48Yunik Yuan Lu.
00:56:54Edward Lin.
00:56:56Is there anything else Yunik Yuan Lu?
00:56:58No, no, nothing.
00:57:04As for you...
00:57:08I wonder who's backing her and what their status really is.
00:57:12Consorting with a guard is a grave offense, yet Madam Wang only made her kneel.
00:57:17Now that you mention it, you're right.
00:57:20Even the matter of the stolen jade pendant was hushed up.
00:57:26Tell me, if the Emperor found out someone stole his jade pendant, what would he do to her?
00:57:40I still worry the Dowager will blame Shen Yun King.
00:57:45Then perhaps I should.
00:57:48Your majesty, a maid seeks audience outside the study.
00:58:00The End
00:58:00The End
00:58:24You stupid fool!
00:58:26What did you put in that bowl?
00:58:28I... I got this recipe from a Taoist.
00:58:30He said that after consuming it, it would beautify the skin.
00:58:35I only meant well for you, Auntie Wong.
00:58:38I was simply foolish for a moment.
00:58:40An item of unknown origin?
00:58:41And you dared serve it to someone?
00:58:43What's going on inside that head of yours?
00:58:46Please forgive me.
00:58:47I won't do it again.
00:58:52Luckily it was just an allergy and not life threatening.
00:58:55But the rash on her face won't fade quickly.
00:58:57Guards!
00:58:58Drag her away and sell her off to a slave trader!
00:59:02Please spare me, Auntie!
00:59:10Auntie Wong, perhaps you could let me try.
00:59:13You?
00:59:14I've studied medical texts and can prepare remedies.
00:59:17Perhaps I can ease the rash on your face.
00:59:19If my method works, please spare Jing Shang's life.
00:59:28His Majesty hasn't paid any attention to me in ages.
00:59:32Yet I hear he has time to visit the Bureau of Palace Servants.
00:59:36Who in the Bureau of Palace Servants could have His Majesty so preoccupied?
00:59:42It's not me!
00:59:44Even if I had the nerve of a lion, I wouldn't dare seduce His Majesty!
00:59:50Now I remember!
00:59:51Yes!
00:59:52Someone at the Bureau has that kind of nerve!
00:59:55Shang Yun-King, if the noble consort thinks you're the one seducing His Majesty, let's see how arrogant you'll be
01:00:03then.
01:00:06You need only wait six hours and the rash on your face will disappear.
01:00:12It does look a bit unsightly, but the rash does seem to be fading away.
01:00:17You do have some skill.
01:00:20Thank you for the kind words.
01:00:32If it weren't for you today, you can hit me or scold me, I'll take it all.
01:00:38Why would I scold you?
01:00:41You're willing to forgive me?
01:00:42You're not so bad, really.
01:00:45Just a bit sharp-tongued, that's all.
01:00:50Your Majesty, I believe that His Majesty's resolve to make her Empress is no mere impulse.
01:00:56Genuine King truly possesses remarkable qualities.
01:01:09It's her!
01:01:19You're the one who seduced His Majesty.
01:01:25With that seductive fox face of hers, no wonder she can't behave herself.
01:01:29It's one thing for His Majesty to find a bride outside, but since when?
01:01:34Who the likes of you?
01:01:35You lowly wretches dare to harbor such impudent thoughts?
01:01:44When did Shen Yun King ever seduce His Majesty?
01:01:50Jingxian, have you forgotten how treated you before?
01:01:55Shen Yun King never once provoked me of her own accord.
01:01:58It was you who picked fights on purpose.
01:02:04Jingxian!
01:02:07Do you have any idea who I am, that you dare act so insolent before me?
01:02:11The one standing before you is the daughter of Chancellor Zhao.
01:02:15Miss Zhao is the Dowager Empress's pick for Empress.
01:02:18You brainless fool! How dare you provoke Miss Zhao!
01:02:23As the Chancellor's daughter, Miss Zhao must be reasonable.
01:02:26I never seduced His Majesty, I truly haven't. Please my lady, have mercy on us.
01:02:32Let you go?
01:02:33According to Yauchi, not only did you try to seduce His Majesty, you didn't even spare the guards.
01:02:39I did no such thing!
01:02:41Flash her face for me!
01:02:49Stop!
01:02:51The Bureau of Palace Servants is part of the Inner Palace, since when is it your place to interfere?
01:02:58A mere old servant woman, dares to raise her voice before me?
01:03:03You, how dare you!
01:03:05Miss Zhao, the palace! Answers to His Majesty and the Dowager Empress.
01:03:09Punishing servants yourself is against the rules.
01:03:12I beg Miss Zhao to show mercy.
01:03:16His Majesty and I grew up together. I am the only candidate for Empress.
01:03:20This inner palace will be mine sooner or later. Dealing with a lowly maid is nothing worth mentioning.
01:03:26Preposterous!
01:03:28You're nothing but a servant of lowly birth. If I don't teach you a lesson, you'll never know your place.
01:03:33Hold this wretch down for me as well.
01:03:35Yochi, how dare you!
01:03:39I never imagined you could be so vicious! I was truly blind!
01:03:53A disfigured old servant. Daring to use the title of Dowager Empress, you must have a death gift.
01:04:00You still refuse to admit your wrongdoing!
01:04:03What wrong have I committed?
01:04:06Blame your own lowly birth!
01:04:08You could only enter the palace as slaves!
01:04:12Defying your masters is asking for death!
01:04:15You, bring me my whip!
01:04:18As the steward of the Bureau of Palace Servants, you allowed a servant to seduce His Majesty.
01:04:24Leading others astray, your crime is unforgivable!
01:04:34Early next month marks the annual Spring Festival Banquet.
01:04:38This year, all nobles will be attending. Prepare well for it.
01:04:41Rest assured, sire! I shall spare no effort!
01:04:46Insolent wretch! Disturbing His Majesty! Do you know your crime?
01:04:50Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
01:04:53Greetings, Your Majesty! Please come to the Bureau of Palace Servants and save Shen Yun-King!
01:04:58What did you say? Shen Yun-King is in danger!
01:05:09What are you doing?
01:05:11Miss Zhao came here for me. I can't let you be punished for no reason at all.
01:05:20How touching!
01:05:21Since you so enjoy playing the martyr, I shall grant your wish.
01:05:25Enough, Zalwaner! I warn you not to push this too far or else. You dare call yourself that?
01:05:30A slave who doesn't know her place. Today I shall teach you some manners on behalf of the Dowager Empress.
01:05:36Stop!
01:05:41Your Majesty!
01:05:43Zalwaner, do you know who it is you were about to strike?
01:05:47Greetings, Dowager Empress. Greetings, Dowager Empress.
01:05:51How could you possibly be the Dowager Empress?
01:05:57Greetings, Dowager Empress.
01:06:02How is this possible?
01:06:03The Dowager Empress was merely testing you all, yet you, so arrogant and presumptuous, dare to offend the Dowager Empress
01:06:10herself.
01:06:12Your Majesty, I didn't mean to do it. Please intercede with the Dowager Empress on my behalf.
01:06:17Your Majesty!
01:06:21I believe this matter is of great importance. It concerns the Dowager's dignity. Please judge this carefully.
01:06:29I...
01:06:37Exactly! You...
01:06:40Your Majesty!
01:06:41You still won't admit fault?
01:06:42I know my error. Dowager Empress, I should not have spoken so in your presence. Those words were never my
01:06:48true intent. It was all this servant's fault. She told me a palace maid was seducing his majesty, and I
01:06:54lost my composure.
01:06:55Miss Zhao, it was clearly you who told me to silence. If you wretched slave hadn't misled me, how would
01:07:02I have made such a grave offense?
01:07:05Dowager Empress, I am innocent. Innocent of what? You were the one who incited us to bully Shen Yun-king.
01:07:11You spread that rumor about her, that was you too.
01:07:13You, Yu Jing-xiang, how dare you betray me!
01:07:16Enough!
01:07:19The palace maid Yauchi has spread malicious rumors and violated palace rules. She is to be taken away and sold
01:07:27at once.
01:07:28Have mercy, Dowager Empress. I am truly innocent. Shen Yun-king, I saw you with that guard flirting with each
01:07:34other. I never made anything up!
01:07:39So, you are the Shen family's eldest.
01:07:54Shen Yun-king.
01:07:58Xiyun, the Dowager didn't punish you?
01:08:01Of course not. She discussed the spring banquet with me, asking if I had any thoughts on it.
01:08:08That's a relief.
01:08:13What is it?
01:08:16Shen Yun-king has passed the test.
01:08:21So then, may I tell her the truth? And about making her Empress?
01:08:25There's no rush for that. The spring festival banquet is next month. The ministry can't handle both at once. They
01:08:31simply don't have the manpower.
01:08:33Besides, this is all too sudden. I worry that the other ministers will object.
01:08:42I suggest we let Shen Yun-king organize the spring banquet.
01:08:47If she can manage the banquet well, it will not only prove her capability, but also justify crowning her Empress.
01:08:56The Dowager wants you to run the spring festival banquet.
01:09:01Me? But I don't know how to do any of this.
01:09:04Don't worry. With your talent, you'll manage just fine. I'll help you behind the scenes.
01:09:17Move it, all of you! Anyone caught slacking off, my whip doesn't have eyes!
01:09:26Useless! Still think you're some young lady? In the discipline office, nobody gets to slack off on my watch!
01:09:40I'm the Prime Minister's Daughter!
01:09:40Shen Yun-king, this is all your fault!
01:09:43Get in!
01:09:43Don't touch me! I'm the Prime Minister's Daughter! You'd better show me some respect! The Prime Minister's Daughter!
01:09:50In my past life, Murong-an rose at the spring banquet by the Dowager Empress. If I can escape this
01:09:56wretched place and find a way to get Murong-an to the spring banquet, I can turn it all around.
01:10:05What a dump! They actually expect me to wash clothes myself!
01:10:08Miss Zhao, I have a favor to ask! A favor for me? Why should I help you?
01:10:13If I weren't down on my luck, you wouldn't even be worthy of speaking to me!
01:10:21My sister Shen Yun-king is the reason I'm locked up here! If you're willing to help me escape,
01:10:26I'll repay you with everything I have!
01:10:29Shen Yun-king.
01:10:33Not bad. The banquet arrangements are clear and well organized. One can tell real thought when into this.
01:10:43Entrusting the banquet to you is quite a fine choice indeed.
01:10:47Your Majesty, something terrible! The Discipline Office is on fire!
01:10:51What?
01:10:54Shen Yun-king, come with me to the Discipline Office!
01:10:58Shen Yun-king, come with me to the next room!
01:11:09Shen Yun-king…
01:11:18already.
01:11:19Salager Empress, greetings
01:11:21your majesty, greetings your majesty.
01:11:24Good, you're
01:11:25alive. At least I can answer
01:11:27to your father. I've learned
01:11:29my lesson. Please lift my punishment.
01:11:32This place, I truly cannot
01:11:33bear another day. Very well.
01:11:35With your temperament, the discipline
01:11:37office serves no purpose anyway.
01:11:40I also
01:11:41wish to ask your majesty to grant Shen Yun
01:11:43Kiao a reward. I survived this
01:11:45ordeal only because Shen Yun Kiao
01:11:47risked her life to save Yun. I recall
01:11:49that Shen Yun Kiao and Shen Yun King
01:11:51are sisters. How do you think
01:11:53I should reward her? Yun Tao is
01:11:55indeed my sister, but the two of us have seldom
01:11:57been close. We share no deep bond.
01:12:00As for Yun Kiao's affairs, it is not my
01:12:01place to interfere. I leave it entirely to
01:12:03your majesty. Your majesty,
01:12:05I believe that Shen Yun Kiao is kind
01:12:07hearted. Perhaps there has been some
01:12:09misunderstanding.
01:12:11Very well. She has been
01:12:13in the discipline office long enough
01:12:15and seems to have changed somewhat.
01:12:17Then let her leave the discipline office for now.
01:12:20Thank you for your grace,
01:12:22your majesty. Jawaaner,
01:12:23though I have lifted your punishment,
01:12:25I never said you were free to go.
01:12:27Next month, the marriage alliance
01:12:29with Liao shall fall to you.
01:12:33What?
01:12:33A diplomatic marriage? You refuse.
01:12:36Or would you remain in
01:12:37the discipline office? No.
01:12:40I obey, your majesty.
01:12:44Return to the palace.
01:12:46Your majesty, may I have a word
01:12:47with my sister?
01:12:52Shen Yunqing, you ruined
01:12:53our parents and the Murongs.
01:12:55You made me suffer endlessly through
01:12:57every torment. I will settle this score
01:12:59with you in time.
01:13:01It's only been a moment and you've already forgotten
01:13:03your pain. If you hadn't insisted
01:13:05on crossing me, how would you have ended up
01:13:07like this?
01:13:09I thought you'd truly become
01:13:10a phoenix, but you're still
01:13:12a pheasant.
01:13:13It seems the emperor never gave you
01:13:15a proper title.
01:13:16What do you mean by that?
01:13:21Drop the axe!
01:13:22Weren't you with his majesty?
01:13:23Shen Yunqing!
01:13:24Shen Yunqing,
01:13:26the Dowager Empress wants you gone.
01:13:28She has more orders for you.
01:13:34Shen Yunqing,
01:13:35let's see how long you can stay so smug.
01:13:38Brother, please just let me go out.
01:13:40I'm cooped up here every day.
01:13:42One of these days.
01:13:42I'll lose my mind from it.
01:13:44You dare complain?
01:13:45If you and Shen Yunqing hadn't been
01:13:47so foolish, we wouldn't have provoked
01:13:49his majesty and I wouldn't have
01:13:50lost my position.
01:13:52If you ask me, it's all that wretch
01:13:53Yunqing's fault.
01:13:55Husband!
01:13:57How are you back?
01:13:58The Dowager Empress pardoned my punishment.
01:14:00I don't have to stay there anymore.
01:14:02You've brought this ruin upon us
01:14:03and you dare come back?
01:14:05Brother, the one who wronged you
01:14:06is Shen Yunqing.
01:14:07Instead of blaming each other,
01:14:09why not think of a way
01:14:10to deal with her?
01:14:11Shen Yunqing?
01:14:12She's probably already a consort by now.
01:14:14How can we fight her?
01:14:15I saw her at that office.
01:14:17We spoke face to face.
01:14:18Shen Yunqing is just a lowly
01:14:20palace maid now.
01:14:21She's no threat at all.
01:14:23A palace maid?
01:14:24Did his majesty marry her on a whim?
01:14:27If his majesty truly cared for her,
01:14:29how could he bear to make her a servant?
01:14:30I've already thought it through.
01:14:32The Spring Banquet is early next month.
01:14:34All the nobles and aristocrats
01:14:36will be invited to the palace to attend.
01:14:38This is our only chance.
01:14:39The Spring Banquet?
01:14:40Our Murong family is on the guest list too.
01:14:43Then can I attend too?
01:14:46All the banquet guests
01:14:47are high-ranking nobles.
01:14:49We can't afford any mistakes.
01:14:51Oh, stop worrying.
01:14:52You've checked every detail
01:14:54several times already.
01:14:55Nothing will go wrong.
01:14:56I hope so.
01:15:06Hmm.
01:15:07Delicious.
01:15:08Have more if you like it.
01:15:09Plenty more in the palace.
01:15:11Only because our seats are so remote this time
01:15:13that no one patrols here.
01:15:14Otherwise, we could never meet so openly like this.
01:15:18Shen Yunqing.
01:15:22Once the banquet is over,
01:15:24I have something to tell you.
01:15:26All right.
01:15:27I'll be right here waiting.
01:15:35Husband, look!
01:15:39Shen Yunqing!
01:15:42She's actually with a guard!
01:15:47You're on duty today.
01:15:48Hurry back now.
01:15:52Remember to wait for me.
01:16:00Dear sister,
01:16:01simply can't go anywhere
01:16:02without a man by her side.
01:16:06Shen Yunqing,
01:16:07forgotten your brother-in-law?
01:16:09What, barely cast aside
01:16:11by his majesty
01:16:12and already tangled up
01:16:13with a guard?
01:16:15This is the Imperial Palace,
01:16:16not your Shen residence
01:16:18that indulges you.
01:16:19Your every move
01:16:20will reach his majesty
01:16:21and the Dowager Empress.
01:16:23You've only just been released.
01:16:25Have you learned nothing?
01:16:27My husband and I
01:16:28are invited to the palace banquet.
01:16:29Honored guests!
01:16:31You are nothing but a servant.
01:16:33If pleased,
01:16:34they may reward you.
01:16:35If they are displeased,
01:16:36even if you die,
01:16:37no one would care.
01:16:39What are you doing?
01:16:46Shen Yunqing,
01:16:47haven't you done enough
01:16:48to ruin me?
01:16:50As long as you suffer,
01:16:52I'm happy.
01:16:55You escaped that incident
01:16:57at the Shen residence
01:16:58only because you were lucky.
01:16:59But now,
01:17:00no one is here
01:17:01to protect you.
01:17:03the Dowager Empress.
01:17:04your majesty,
01:17:05the Dowager Empress.
01:17:14Greetings, Dowager Empress.
01:17:18Shen Yunqing,
01:17:20you've worked hard
01:17:21organizing the palace banquet.
01:17:27It is my duty.
01:17:28I don't find it hard at all.
01:17:30Dowager Empress,
01:17:32I have something to say.
01:17:33Speak.
01:17:34I wish to report Shen Yunqing
01:17:35for an affair with a guard.
01:17:37I saw it with my own eyes.
01:17:39Shen Yunqing and the guard
01:17:40were all over each other.
01:17:41When caught,
01:17:42she tried to conceal it.
01:17:43If she dares to be so bold
01:17:44in broad daylight,
01:17:45imagine what she does
01:17:46behind closed doors.
01:17:50I did have contact
01:17:51with the guard,
01:17:52but it was not
01:17:52the sordid affair,
01:17:53they claim.
01:17:54Before we entered the palace,
01:17:56we had already shared
01:17:57our feelings.
01:17:58In the palace,
01:17:59we rarely met.
01:18:00If you had a clear conscience,
01:18:02why rush to leave
01:18:03the moment you saw us?
01:18:04Such an affair
01:18:05means death.
01:18:06You may execute me,
01:18:07but I beg you
01:18:08to show mercy
01:18:09and spare the young guard's life.
01:18:10It was I
01:18:11who asked to meet him.
01:18:16Ultimately,
01:18:17neither of you
01:18:18is innocent.
01:18:20I implore the Dowager Empress
01:18:22to seize the guard
01:18:23and execute it
01:18:24alongside her.
01:18:25Please execute them both
01:18:26to uphold palace decorum.
01:18:32There is indeed
01:18:33a strict rule
01:18:34in the palace
01:18:35that maids are forbidden
01:18:36from associating
01:18:37with guards.
01:18:39But Shen Yunqing
01:18:40organized the banquet
01:18:41with great devotion.
01:18:43Her merits
01:18:43offset her fault.
01:18:44No.
01:18:45Her punishment
01:18:46shall be weighed.
01:18:51Shen Yunqing,
01:18:52you may go attend
01:18:53to your duties.
01:18:55Yes.
01:19:04She escaped punishment
01:19:05yet again.
01:19:06How is Shen Yunqing
01:19:07always so lucky?
01:19:08First,
01:19:09the Emperor shielded her
01:19:10and now the Dowager
01:19:11protects her.
01:19:12They even gave her
01:19:13the Spring Banquet
01:19:13to organize.
01:19:14Since Shen Yunqing
01:19:15is in charge
01:19:16of the Spring Banquet,
01:19:17that makes things easy.
01:19:18Your Majesty,
01:19:19the banquet is over there.
01:19:20Where are you going?
01:19:21The banquet is about to begin.
01:19:23Please change
01:19:24and head over now.
01:19:25I've thought it over
01:19:25and I feel that I should
01:19:27and I feel that I should
01:19:27tell the truth
01:19:27to Yunqing sooner.
01:19:29Go fetch
01:19:29Shen Yunqing at once
01:19:30and tell her
01:19:31to meet me there.
01:19:32But...
01:19:36What is it?
01:19:37You've done
01:19:37a great service
01:19:38this time.
01:19:39The nobles
01:19:39all praised
01:19:40the Spring Banquets.
01:19:41Even the Dowager
01:19:42looked quite pleased.
01:19:44That's good to hear.
01:19:46Someone awaits you
01:19:47in the rear yard.
01:19:48Hurry.
01:19:49Who?
01:19:52Assassin!
01:19:53Protect the Dowager Empress!
01:19:56What happened in there?
01:19:58An assassin
01:19:58disguised as a dancer
01:20:00attacked the Empress.
01:20:01Young Master Morong
01:20:02took the blade for her.
01:20:03The assassin escaped.
01:20:05What?
01:20:08Take her away!
01:20:11What are you doing?
01:20:12The Empress was attacked.
01:20:14We have orders
01:20:14to arrest Shen Yunqing
01:20:16for questioning
01:20:17at the court.
01:20:27I, Shen Yunqing,
01:20:28greet the Prime Minister.
01:20:29Prime Minister Zhao,
01:20:30she was in charge
01:20:31of the banquet.
01:20:32Is her...
01:20:32The palace is heavily guarded.
01:20:34No one could get in easily.
01:20:36Shen Yunqing
01:20:36must have colluded
01:20:37with the assassin.
01:20:38The one who sent
01:20:39Warner away
01:20:39is also named
01:20:40Shen Yunqing.
01:20:41Hmm.
01:20:42How dare you!
01:20:43You planted an assassin
01:20:45at the banquet
01:20:45to kill the Empress.
01:20:47What were you scheming?
01:20:48Everyone I arranged
01:20:49was verified.
01:20:50As for how an assassin
01:20:51got in,
01:20:52I truly do not know.
01:20:53Please grant me time
01:20:54to investigate.
01:20:55Of course you don't know.
01:20:56Before the banquet,
01:20:57you met secretly
01:20:58with a guard
01:20:58whispering intimately.
01:21:00You had no time
01:21:01to care for the Empress's safety.
01:21:02What?
01:21:03There's more to this?
01:21:04I can testify.
01:21:05That guard is at
01:21:06the rights office now.
01:21:07Guards,
01:21:07bring that guard here.
01:21:08I will get to the bottom
01:21:09of this.
01:21:17Is it him?
01:21:19Yes, that's him.
01:21:28Lord Chancellor,
01:21:29they've been brought in.
01:21:32T.U.
01:21:34Shen Yunqing,
01:21:35do you know your crime?
01:21:36The assassin.
01:21:37I truly know nothing of it.
01:21:39Lord Chancellor,
01:21:40please grant me some time.
01:21:41I will uncover the truth.
01:21:42The palace banquet
01:21:43was arranged
01:21:44by your own hand.
01:21:45You want to wash
01:21:46your hands of it now?
01:21:47Too late.
01:21:48Outside assassins
01:21:49used the banquet dance
01:21:50as cover to strike.
01:21:51This was clearly premeditated.
01:21:53Whether or not
01:21:54she sent the assassin?
01:21:56The dowager's safety
01:21:57was at risk.
01:21:58She must answer for it.
01:21:59I didn't.
01:22:00Lord Chancellor,
01:22:01please punish these two.
01:22:03Lord Chancellor,
01:22:04please judge fairly.
01:22:05The banquet assassin
01:22:06is all my fault.
01:22:07Please do not
01:22:08implicate anyone else.
01:22:09If my husband
01:22:10had not reacted in time
01:22:11and shielded the dowager,
01:22:13even ten heads of yours
01:22:14wouldn't suffice.
01:22:15I...
01:22:15Enough.
01:22:16Mei Shen Yunqing
01:22:17had an illicit affair
01:22:18defiling palace order.
01:22:20She endangered the dowager.
01:22:21Both shall be executed
01:22:23immediately.
01:22:24Lord Chancellor,
01:22:24please withdraw this order.
01:22:28Ji Yu.
01:22:30I'm sorry for dragging
01:22:32you into this.
01:22:33Shen Yunqing,
01:22:35let's see how you
01:22:36get out of this one.
01:22:41I'd like to see
01:22:42who dares lay a hand on her.
01:22:45Your...
01:22:46Your Majesty.
01:22:47Long live,
01:22:48Your Majesty.
01:22:49Long live,
01:22:50long live.
01:22:55How is this possible?
01:22:57Shen Yunqing,
01:22:58I'm sorry.
01:22:59I deceived you.
01:23:01Greetings,
01:23:02Your Majesty.
01:23:03Long live,
01:23:04Your Majesty.
01:23:05Shen Yunqing,
01:23:06I...
01:23:06Your Majesty,
01:23:07what is going on?
01:23:08How dare you all
01:23:10believing one side
01:23:10of the story
01:23:11and rushing to judgment,
01:23:12condemning an innocent
01:23:13person to death.
01:23:14Such conduct.
01:23:15How dare you
01:23:16call this governance?
01:23:18If I'm not mistaken,
01:23:20seizing me
01:23:21and bringing me here
01:23:21was your idea.
01:23:23Seeing the dowager
01:23:24in danger,
01:23:24I acted out of urgency.
01:23:26I didn't know
01:23:27the one with my sister
01:23:27was your majesty.
01:23:29Please forgive me,
01:23:29Your Majesty.
01:23:30I would never dare
01:23:31deceive Your Majesty.
01:23:32My loyalty to
01:23:33Your Majesty,
01:23:34heaven and earth
01:23:35can attest.
01:23:35You have opposed
01:23:36Shen Yunqing at every turn.
01:23:38Had I not been here today,
01:23:39you would have had your way.
01:23:41No.
01:23:42I never intended
01:23:43to harm my sister.
01:23:44I was truly worried
01:23:45about the dowager's health
01:23:46and lost my composure.
01:23:47Chancellor Zhao,
01:23:48you know this.
01:23:49I truly did not.
01:23:50Enough,
01:23:50Yunqiao.
01:23:51Say no more.
01:23:53Your Majesty,
01:23:54what matters most right now
01:23:55is resolving
01:23:56the assassination attempt.
01:23:57Please render judgment
01:23:58and punish Shen Yunqing.
01:24:00The truth
01:24:00has not yet been established.
01:24:02How can you be sure
01:24:03she did this?
01:24:04As the person in charge
01:24:05of the Spring Festival Banquet,
01:24:07she let assassins
01:24:08into the palace
01:24:09and attacked
01:24:09the dowager empress?
01:24:11Her crime warrants death.
01:24:12Please order immediately
01:24:14her imprisonment
01:24:15and thorough interrogation.
01:24:16The Chancellor speaks rightly.
01:24:18Had my husband
01:24:19not been present today,
01:24:20the dowager empress
01:24:21might not have survived.
01:24:22Your Majesty,
01:24:23my safety matters little,
01:24:25but if Shen Yunqing
01:24:26goes unpunished,
01:24:27should such an incident
01:24:27occur again,
01:24:28who will safeguard the palace?
01:24:30I implore Your Majesty
01:24:31to deal with Shen Yunqing.
01:24:33How dare you, Murong'an.
01:24:35You presume to force my hand?
01:24:38If I can produce evidence
01:24:40proving Shen Yunqing's innocence,
01:24:42what punishment shall you face?
01:24:44Impossible.
01:24:49Impossible!
01:24:50Zhao Xun,
01:24:52I am speaking to you.
01:24:55If I have falsely accused
01:24:57Shen Yunqing today,
01:24:58I am willing to suffer
01:25:00the same punishment as she?
01:25:02Very well.
01:25:03Guards, bring them in.
01:25:09Your Majesty is wise.
01:25:11By Your Majesty's command,
01:25:13this servant planted
01:25:13informants in advance
01:25:15and apprehended
01:25:16the assassin in time.
01:25:17Mercy, Your Majesty.
01:25:18The attack on the empress dowager
01:25:20was ordered by Shen Yunqing,
01:25:21the two of them.
01:25:22I was truly forced into it.
01:25:24What?
01:25:25It's...
01:25:27It's over.
01:25:30Zhao Xun,
01:25:31do not think I am unaware
01:25:32you did this for your daughter,
01:25:33Zhao Waner.
01:25:34Since you wanted Shen Yunqing dead,
01:25:36I will not let you live either.
01:25:38Guards,
01:25:39take him!
01:25:39Your Majesty,
01:25:40I have served Great Xie with devotion for decades.
01:25:43How can Your Majesty treat me like this?
01:25:45And all of you,
01:25:46believing one-sided claims
01:25:48and rushing to judge,
01:25:49harming the innocent.
01:25:50With such conduct,
01:25:51how dare you call yourselves officials?
01:25:53Your Majesty,
01:25:54we acknowledge our fault.
01:25:56Three months' salary shall be docked.
01:25:57Should this happen again,
01:25:59I will show no leniency.
01:26:00We thank Your Majesty for his mercy.
01:26:02As for you two...
01:26:04Mercy, Your Majesty!
01:26:05It was all Shen Yunqiao.
01:26:06It was her wretched idea!
01:26:08You're lying!
01:26:08Your Majesty,
01:26:09I was merely jealous of my sister Yunqing.
01:26:11I never meant to harm the empress dowager.
01:26:14The assassination was Murong'an's idea.
01:26:16Even him taking a blade for her
01:26:18was staged by himself.
01:26:19Wretched woman!
01:26:20How dare you betray me!
01:26:21Enough!
01:26:23Murong'an and Shen Yunqiao,
01:26:24as masterminds,
01:26:25shall be executed immediately.
01:26:27The seamstress shall be held at court
01:26:29to await sentencing.
01:26:31Mercy, Your Majesty!
01:26:32Mercy, Your Majesty!
01:26:33Mercy!
01:26:35Wait!
01:26:44Your Majesty,
01:26:45I wish to ask you to spare Shen Yunqiao from death.
01:26:48Why is that?
01:26:49She tried to harm me time and again.
01:26:51If she were simply put to death,
01:26:53she'd be getting off easy.
01:26:55Shen Yunqing!
01:26:56How dare you do this to me!
01:26:57I hate you!
01:26:58If not for you,
01:26:59I should be the one enjoying all of this!
01:27:02You're wrong.
01:27:03It wasn't I who made you this way.
01:27:05It was yourself.
01:27:06The fate you face now
01:27:08is entirely of your own making.
01:27:09Very well!
01:27:11Shen Yunqiao shall be made a lowly slave,
01:27:13banished to Southern Prefecture,
01:27:15never to set foot in the capital again.
01:27:17No!
01:27:18I won't go!
01:27:18I refuse to go to Southern Prefecture!
01:27:20I want to be an imperial noble lady!
01:27:22I want to be the distinguished woman in the world!
01:27:27Young King!
01:27:28So what is your Majesty's true name?
01:27:32Hong Yu!
01:27:33Hong Yu!
01:27:35Now that the guilty have been punished,
01:27:37His Majesty and Her Ladyship
01:27:39have finally found their happy union.
01:27:42My Lady!
01:27:44From this day forward,
01:27:45I shall make you my Empress!
01:28:06The Empress Investiture Ceremony now begins!
01:28:09The Empress Investiture Ceremony now begins!
01:28:24Long live your Majesty!
01:28:27Rise up!
01:28:31Shen Yunking,
01:28:32from this day on,
01:28:33you are my wife.
01:28:34I intend to abolish the Imperial Harem.
01:28:36The inner palace shall have but one mistress,
01:28:39and that is you,
01:28:39my Empress,
01:28:40Shen Yunking.
01:28:40The Empress Stream from
01:29:04The Young Goshhogmm
01:29:10and I hope you
01:29:10You
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