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I Married a Beggar, He's the Emperor
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00:00:00Clara Shaw of the Miller family has shown exceptional virtue, diligence and grace.
00:00:04She is hereby granted the title of Grand Dame.
00:00:07I humbly accept this great honor.
00:00:09Lady Miller, accept the Imperial Edict.
00:00:19Murder! Somebody help!
00:00:22Help!
00:00:33Erika...
00:00:33Why?
00:00:34Don't call my name! You're not worthy!
00:00:38I...
00:00:39We're both daughters of the Shaw family! Why shouldn't you have a better life than I do?
00:00:43If only three years ago, the one who caught my riddle ball had been ammo!
00:00:46This wonderful life you covet is actually a total lie.
00:00:50Clara Shaw, go straight to hell!
00:01:01If I were given another chance, I would give up all this honor.
00:01:08Look at the time! Why are you still fast asleep?
00:01:10Honestly, Victor, all those wealthy lords heard our girls are choosing husbands and they've rushed over to catch the balls!
00:01:16But look, she's still sleeping! She has absolutely no manners at all!
00:01:19Let me tell you, when you and Erika throw your balls, you better pick carefully!
00:01:23Whoever marries best will be the bride of this family!
00:01:25Don't you disappoint me!
00:01:29Wasn't I just stabbed by a sword?
00:01:38I've been reborn! Back to three years ago!
00:01:41The exact date we choose our husbands!
00:01:44My lady, it's your turn to toss the ball!
00:01:49Erika Shaw...
00:01:51Clara...
00:01:52Let me throw mine first!
00:01:53In my past life, Erika tried everything to make me throw first, backing out every time!
00:01:58But now...
00:01:59It seems Erika was reborn too!
00:02:02Fine!
00:02:02You can go first!
00:02:04Over here! Toss it over here!
00:02:06Give it to me! Give it to me!
00:02:08Over here!
00:02:08Right here! Give it to me!
00:02:09Please!
00:02:11Get out of my way! All of you get out of my way!
00:02:17In this life, the one marrying Amos will only be me!
00:02:24Give it to me! Give it to me!
00:02:25Give it to me! Give it to me!
00:02:26Give it to me!
00:02:27Look, Victor! The man who caught it is the Miller family's second son!
00:02:31It's him!
00:02:32It really is Lord Amos!
00:02:33The Millers are royal relatives!
00:02:35His older brother Henry was just made deputy chief justice!
00:02:38If the Shaw family allies with the Millers, we'll be tied to royalty too!
00:02:42Amos Miller...
00:02:44In this lifetime, I have finally changed my destiny!
00:02:47In three years, Amos Miller will be promoted, and I will become a noble grand dame!
00:02:52Oh, Erika Shaw, Erika Shaw...
00:02:54You schemed and plotted, completely unaware you just walked right into a wolf's den!
00:03:00Excellent! Excellent! Erika, you truly are the daughter I raised!
00:03:03You've made our family proud!
00:03:04You flatter me, Father!
00:03:05I'm only doing this for the good of our family!
00:03:07Once I become Lady Miller, I will always conduct my self-care and bring prosperity to our family!
00:03:13Clara...
00:03:13Wouldn't you agree?
00:03:16You're quite fortunate!
00:03:17Of course I'm happy for you!
00:03:19Clara Shaw...
00:03:20Your good fortune is now mine!
00:03:22In this life, I will never let you out-shadow me again!
00:03:27Erika, look!
00:03:28It's Lord Amos!
00:03:29He can't take his eyes off you!
00:03:38Wait, isn't that...
00:03:41Your Majesty?
00:03:43Master, if the Empress Towerworker fights out, you'll let the palace trust like this!
00:03:46Mother forces me to pick concubines daily, so I came out here for some peace.
00:03:49I'll take this chance to experience the lives of ordinary people.
00:03:52You always care for the people!
00:03:53But these clothes...
00:03:55These clothes may be torn, but they help me blend in.
00:03:57Do you really expect me to wear my robes while strolling the streets?
00:04:03Come here!
00:04:07Are you alright, Master?
00:04:08Watch where you're going, you filthy beggar!
00:04:10Hurry!
00:04:10Squireshaw's daughters are tossing balls for husbands.
00:04:12We'll miss it if we're late!
00:04:13For husbands?
00:04:14Let's go!
00:04:14Let's go have a look!
00:04:15In my past life, a filthy beggar caught my bridle ball, making me suffer terribly after I fled.
00:04:19Perfect.
00:04:20Now I'll let you taste the pain of being abandoned by family.
00:04:25Go on, do exactly as I said.
00:04:27Yes, Lady Erica.
00:04:28What are they up to?
00:04:29Now that our family has secured ties with the Millers, Clara's choice of husband cannot be any lesser.
00:04:35Mother, what are you saying?
00:04:36Clara has always been lucky, so she'd never embarrass father.
00:04:40If you ask me, Clara will soon end up picking the absolute best husband.
00:04:43Clara, now that your sister's marriage is settled, we've secured a man of power.
00:04:49You need to pick a man of wealth to truly be worthy of being my daughter.
00:04:54My lady, it's your turn.
00:04:55Political schemes and endless wealth are ultimately just passing clouds.
00:04:59In this life, I only wish to find a good man and live a peaceful life.
00:05:03Lady Clara, throw it to me!
00:05:05Faster!
00:05:05Lady Clara, throw it to me!
00:05:07Whoa!
00:05:08Hey, get it!
00:05:09Get the ball!
00:05:09Whoa!
00:05:12It's mine!
00:05:13Hey!
00:05:14Aw!
00:05:14Aw!
00:05:21It's him.
00:05:22In my past life, he was the exact one who caught Erica's bridal ball.
00:05:26Oh dear!
00:05:27How could the bridal ball end up with a beggar?
00:05:30Clara, what terrible luck!
00:05:31Of all people, you picked a beggar!
00:05:33You must have really angered the gods!
00:05:34How will father ever show his face?
00:05:36You useless girl!
00:05:38With the crowd there, you threw it to a beggar!
00:05:40Now all Kingston is laughing at us!
00:05:42Are you trying to humiliate me?
00:05:44Victor, at least our Erica did us proud by securing the Miller family.
00:05:48Otherwise, we would be utterly disgraced today, unable to ever hold our heads high again.
00:05:53What's done is done.
00:05:54Clara, don't be too upset.
00:05:55He may be a lowly beggar, but at least he's not bad looking.
00:05:58I just feel sorry for you, raised in luxury your whole life and now you actually have to marry a
00:06:02beggar!
00:06:04A woman's marriage is the most important path in her entire life.
00:06:07You chose a beggar.
00:06:09From now on, you'll be living on the streets.
00:06:11We cannot help you.
00:06:12Well, well!
00:06:13Now this is a show!
00:06:14Will the noble girl actually marry a beggar?
00:06:17Everyone's watching!
00:06:18If she refuses the marriage, her family will break their promise!
00:06:20Who dares associate with them after that?
00:06:22Exactly!
00:06:22Let's see how they handle this!
00:06:24Hey!
00:06:25Where are you going?
00:06:25Stop her!
00:06:26Don't let her get away!
00:06:27Master!
00:06:28I finally found you!
00:06:31For heaven's sake!
00:06:33Why is the bridal ball in your hands?
00:06:35Why don't you just throw it away?
00:06:36Once we're outside the palace, we're just common folk.
00:06:40We can't go against local customs.
00:06:42Besides, look at my filthy rags!
00:06:44Why would she ever marry a guy like me?
00:06:59I...
00:07:00Clara...
00:07:00In such a hurry to see your wonderful groom, you're the one who threw the ball, and you're
00:07:06the one who chose him.
00:07:07Don't tell me you regret it now!
00:07:09You wretched girl!
00:07:10Look at that filthy beggar you attracted!
00:07:11If he really becomes my son-in-law, you'd be dragging our entire family's honor through
00:07:15the mud!
00:07:15In my past life, my life at Miller Manor was unbearable.
00:07:18I was reduced to being a pawn in the Shaw's quest for power.
00:07:21Thinking about it now, I'd rather marry a beggar and live a peaceful life.
00:07:24The rule of the bridal ball is that the first catch is final, even if you refuse to marry
00:07:27him.
00:07:28I'm willing to marry him!
00:07:29I'm willing to marry him!
00:07:31I'm willing to marry him!
00:07:35What are you kidding me?
00:07:36How did that happen?
00:07:38I'm Clara Shaw.
00:07:40What's your name?
00:07:41I...
00:07:43I'm Luke.
00:07:46Today, with all of you as my witnesses, I, Clara Shaw, will marry Luke.
00:07:52Wow.
00:07:53Woah.
00:07:54Woah.
00:07:56You really want to marry me?
00:07:58Of course.
00:07:59Since you caught my bridal ball, are you trying to back out now?
00:08:03No, it's not that.
00:08:04It's just that I have nothing.
00:08:06Marrying me means facing a hard life and going hungry.
00:08:09You still want this?
00:08:10We both have working hands so we can build whatever we need ourselves.
00:08:12If we work hard, fund some work, making a decent living won't be a problem.
00:08:16Palace people will do any evil for self-gain.
00:08:18I've never met someone so easily pleased.
00:08:21A filthy beggar!
00:08:22And she's treating him like a prize!
00:08:24Oh, Clara.
00:08:25You need to think this through.
00:08:27Marrying a beggar is throwing your future away.
00:08:29A good future isn't built on status.
00:08:32It's built on character and integrity.
00:08:34Luke may be poorly dressed, but he seems kind and well-mannered.
00:08:38He could be a good match.
00:08:40The rules of the match are already set.
00:08:42Even if the squire wants to go back now, it's too late.
00:08:46Exactly.
00:08:47If he breaks the deal, it violates our traditions and ruins the Shaw family's reputation.
00:08:54Since you've made up your mind, don't come blaming this family later.
00:08:58Any future glory we achieve will have nothing to do with you.
00:09:01I understand, Father.
00:09:03All right, everyone.
00:09:04Break it up.
00:09:04Always have to watch the drama, honestly.
00:09:07Well, the show's over.
00:09:09Time to go home.
00:09:10Lord Amos!
00:09:11Lord Amos, please wait!
00:09:13Lord Amos, please come inside the manor to discuss the wedding.
00:09:19Let's go.
00:09:21This way, please.
00:09:22Clara, don't say I didn't warn you.
00:09:25By marrying that beggar for the rest of your life, you'll always be beneath me.
00:09:30You should worry more about yourself.
00:09:32Life in the Miller Manor won't be nearly as pleasant as you imagine.
00:09:43You...
00:09:44Excuse me, excuse me!
00:09:45Whoa!
00:10:01Oh my goodness!
00:10:02Are you all right?
00:10:04Are you hurt?
00:10:05I'm fine.
00:10:06See, I'm perfectly fine.
00:10:08I'm so sorry.
00:10:09I'm so sorry.
00:10:09It was an accident.
00:10:10Just be more careful next time.
00:10:12Okay, I will.
00:10:12Marrying such a kind and honest man is truly my greatest blessing.
00:10:16In three days, come to the Shaw Manor for our wedding.
00:10:19Turning to the palace means being forced to choose concubines instead of that.
00:10:23All right.
00:10:24I'll definitely be there.
00:10:29Lady Erica weds today.
00:10:33Her dowry includes a pair of jeweled gold hairpins, an ocean pearl diadem, a pair of jade bracelets,
00:10:44twenty rolls of premium silk, and three deeds to eastern estates.
00:10:52Lady Erica's dowry is worth a fortune, but Lady Clara gets nothing.
00:10:56They're both Shaw daughters, but the difference is massive.
00:10:59Haven't you heard?
00:11:00Lady Erica is marrying the second son of the Miller family, while Lady Clara is marrying some beggar.
00:11:04Of course they're treated differently.
00:11:05Oh, so embarrassing.
00:11:06If you really marry that beggar, your life will be full of hardship.
00:11:09I wonder if you can even handle it.
00:11:11The groom is here!
00:11:15He is truly a son of the Millers.
00:11:17What a grand entrance.
00:11:18The Miller family is incredibly powerful.
00:11:21Erica will enjoy endless blessings after marrying him.
00:11:24But Lady Clara marries a beggar.
00:11:26Her future will be a joke.
00:11:28He's here!
00:11:28He's here!
00:11:35My respects, father, mother.
00:11:38Amos, there's no need for formalities.
00:11:40Amos, this wedding procession of yours is a rare sight in Kingston.
00:11:43To have you honor Erica like this is a privilege for our family.
00:11:48Word Amos has arrived, but where's the other groom?
00:11:51If I were him, I would crawl into a hole and never show my face.
00:11:54Clara, the auspicious hour is passing.
00:11:56Your husband isn't here yet.
00:11:58Did he abandon you?
00:12:01He's here!
00:12:01He's here!
00:12:02The groom has arrived!
00:12:07You're finally here.
00:12:09I will do what I promised.
00:12:16By royal...
00:12:18Uh...
00:12:21My apologies.
00:12:22I'm late.
00:12:23What in the world are you wearing?
00:12:24In front of all these noble guests?
00:12:25You are completely humiliating me!
00:12:27Today is supposed to be a wedding day, yet this filthy beggar wears these rags to marry a bride.
00:12:31Clara truly has no sense of shame.
00:12:34Marriage is a lifelong commitment.
00:12:35It's about true love, not appearances.
00:12:37The man I, Clara Shaw, chose will never be shaken by idle gossip.
00:12:40Haven't you embarrassed us enough?!
00:12:42Victor, don't be angry.
00:12:43Once Clara leaves this door, she is no longer a Shaw.
00:12:46The auspicious hour has arrived!
00:12:48Bring out the bride!
00:12:53Minister Voss has arrived!
00:12:59Your...
00:12:59Shut your mouth if you want to live.
00:13:01What an honor, Minister Voss!
00:13:03Forgive my lack of proper welcome!
00:13:05Heaven truly does!
00:13:06Reward the faithful!
00:13:08Squire, congratulations!
00:13:10Thank you!
00:13:11This way, Minister Voss!
00:13:14No, after you!
00:13:15The groom comes first, please go ahead!
00:13:20Don't tell me you walked here.
00:13:22On a wedding day, a bride has never walked to her new home before.
00:13:25Well, today is certainly a first.
00:13:29Tell me about it.
00:13:30Unlike my husband.
00:13:36Hmph!
00:13:37Hmph!
00:13:38Hmph!
00:13:39Hmph!
00:13:40Hmph!
00:13:40Hmph!
00:13:40My dear.
00:13:41Let's go home.
00:14:02Clara Shaw.
00:14:03Just wait until I'm the Grand Dame.
00:14:05You'll be sorry then.
00:14:08I'll be back home.
00:14:11I'll be back home.
00:14:13I'll be back home.
00:14:14I'll be back home.
00:14:15You'll be back home!
00:14:16I'll be back home!
00:14:17So this is where you live?
00:14:20Yeah.
00:14:32This is the place you found for me?
00:14:34But Master, you said it had to match your current identity!
00:14:38This place is a dump! How can anyone live here?
00:14:40I was just worried you'd blow your cover!
00:14:46I know this place is beneath you. I'm so sorry to wrong you like this.
00:14:50Let's just...
00:14:51Let's just give it a good clean. It is actually quite spacious here.
00:14:54So it will definitely be comfortable. From now on, this will be our home.
00:14:57Home? Our home.
00:15:00This lady Clara is so virtuous and gentle.
00:15:03She's a million times better than all those ladies mother picked out for me.
00:15:08Clara.
00:15:10I don't have much to offer you right now.
00:15:13This jade pendant was left to me by my father.
00:15:16Now I want you to have it.
00:15:19You are giving me something so precious?
00:15:26Alright, don't worry. I'll take very good care of it.
00:15:30The Emperor actually gave away his personal dragon car pendant!
00:15:33Does he truly fall in love with Lady Clara?
00:15:56Oh, my God!
00:16:33This bed is so hard.
00:16:50Ow, it's so hot!
00:16:52Clara, are you okay? Did you burn yourself?
00:16:54I'm fine, don't worry. Breakfast is ready. Eat while it's hot. I have to go out for a bit.
00:16:58Where are you going?
00:16:59Today is our post-wedding family visit. The protective charms I embroidered for my parents still need a few stitches.
00:17:04I must get some threads to finish them before we head to the manor.
00:17:06Then I'll go with you.
00:17:08Okay.
00:17:15Greetings, your majesty!
00:17:17Your majesty?
00:17:22Greetings, your...
00:17:25What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?
00:17:29What's wrong with the emperor? Is he sick?
00:17:32You imagine...
00:17:32Whoa! There's plenty of dirt here! No need for such a grand vow!
00:17:36What are you doing?
00:17:38Are you alright?
00:17:39I'm fine. Don't worry.
00:17:41Who are they?
00:17:42Palace matters are too messy right now. I will reveal my identity to Clara later.
00:17:45Oh, they...
00:17:47They're here for Lucas.
00:17:48Oh, right! My friends!
00:17:50They're here for me.
00:17:51I used to work in the palace.
00:17:53We're old acquaintances.
00:17:54Hmm.
00:17:55Oh...
00:17:55Clara, I'm gonna help Lucas with his guests.
00:17:58Can you buy the threads alone?
00:17:59Sure.
00:18:05Your majesty!
00:18:07Report. What's happened?
00:18:08Word came from the palace that the Empress Dowager was so worried about you that she collapsed.
00:18:12What?
00:18:13Lucas, you stay here and protect Clara.
00:18:16Yes, sire.
00:18:17The rest of you, back to the palace with me.
00:18:22Have our men prepare some lavish gifts and send them to the Shaw Manor.
00:18:25Let them be a homecoming gift from Clara.
00:18:27Understood.
00:18:28Let's go.
00:18:29Hot buns! Get them while they're hot!
00:18:32Come and have a look!
00:18:33Fine goods, great prices!
00:18:35Come and have a look!
00:18:37Lucas, home entertaining guests.
00:18:39I shouldn't go back and disturb him.
00:18:41My father already dislikes who Luke is.
00:18:43He'll just be humiliated if he comes along.
00:18:45I'd better go back by myself.
00:18:54They're my family, after all.
00:18:55No matter how hard it is, I have to face them.
00:18:58I should go in.
00:19:01Father, I'm home!
00:19:02Father, I'm home!
00:19:07Well, well...
00:19:11Clara, why did you come back alone?
00:19:17On a grand day like our return visit, why did you come back all by yourself?
00:19:20Don't tell me you were afraid your beggar husband would embarrass you.
00:19:23So you didn't even let him come back with you.
00:19:27He had something urgent come up.
00:19:28Lady Clara, marrying a beggar must be complete misery.
00:19:32You've gotten so thin.
00:19:34If you hadn't married that filthy beggar,
00:19:36I might have taken you as my concubine, saving you from falling this low.
00:19:41Bitch.
00:19:42Amos, you don't know that my sister has always preferred associating with the lower class.
00:19:46Having her here at the Miller Manor probably makes her uncomfortable.
00:19:49Do not waste your breath on me.
00:19:50I'm doing just fine.
00:19:51But what about you, Erica?
00:19:52Lately, I bet you haven't seen your husband.
00:19:54Hey!
00:19:56That damn Amos Miller.
00:19:58On our wedding night, he went out cruising.
00:20:00Now the whole town knows.
00:20:01I am utterly humiliated.
00:20:02Erica.
00:20:09Mother.
00:20:11Greetings, father.
00:20:13Greetings, mother.
00:20:14You're here alone?
00:20:15Have you no shame at all?
00:20:16It has been only days, yet you forgot our family etiquette.
00:20:19Lord Amos is a man of noble status, yet he personally accompanied Erica.
00:20:22What rubbish Luke's busy with, abandoning you on your wedding return.
00:20:26Don't give him too much credit.
00:20:27That filthy beggar is probably out begging on the streets as we speak.
00:20:31Father, I've brought some modest gifts.
00:20:33Someone.
00:20:37To have you visit our home in person is already a great privilege for me.
00:20:40I can't believe you brought so much.
00:20:42Take them inside at once.
00:20:44My daughter marrying you is the greatest blessing of her life.
00:20:46Unlike certain people who threw her life away on a beggar.
00:20:49But this family raised you for years.
00:20:51Did you really plan to show up empty-handed?
00:20:53Yes, Clara.
00:20:54Are you really so pathetically broke that you couldn't even afford a single return gift?
00:20:58Of course not.
00:21:01I personally embroidered these protective charms for father and mother.
00:21:05I sincerely pray that you both will stay safe and well.
00:21:13Get out!
00:21:14What worthless garbage!
00:21:15Clara, what is this thing you've made?
00:21:17A worthless piece of cloth thing you dare flaunt it to humiliate us?
00:21:21You truly are a beggar's wife.
00:21:23Even your pathetic gifts match your miserable status.
00:21:27Enough, that's enough.
00:21:28She's married a beggar after all.
00:21:30What decent thing could she possibly offer?
00:21:32Master!
00:21:33Master!
00:21:33Men from the palace are here with gifts.
00:21:35They saved the grand return gift from Lady Clara.
00:21:37What?
00:21:47Squire Shaw, congratulations!
00:21:50Your eldest daughter must have found a very powerful lord.
00:21:53Otherwise, why would the officials order me to deliver these gifts myself?
00:21:56Lewis, were these really sent from the palace?
00:21:59The head unic himself came to arrange this.
00:22:01How could it be fake?
00:22:02They said it was for Lady Clara.
00:22:05You must have misheard.
00:22:07Everyone in Kingston knows that Clara married a beggar.
00:22:09Unlike our Amos, his brother is the deputy chief justice.
00:22:12They must have sent these out of respect for Amos.
00:22:15Plenty of people are desperate to flatter his family.
00:22:17I just didn't expect the palace to notice us, too.
00:22:20Plenty of people are desperate to flatter my family.
00:22:22Father, please accept this.
00:22:24Our Erika's truly married a fine husband.
00:22:27This grand reception and these lavish gifts really bring honor to the Shaw matter.
00:22:31I remember them saying these gifts were for Lady Clara.
00:22:33Thank you for making the trip here.
00:22:37Well, as long as it's for the Shaws, it doesn't matter.
00:22:39My mistake.
00:22:40The gifts are for Lady Erika.
00:22:42Take all of this inside.
00:22:47Clara, my husband sent homecoming gifts twice.
00:22:51Looking at all this, aren't you ashamed?
00:22:54Gifts do not matter.
00:22:56Sincerity does.
00:22:57I see nothing wrong with it.
00:22:58So you don't care about our reputation at all?
00:23:00I wish the years raising you!
00:23:03Yet as the eldest daughter of this house, you married a beggar and disgraced us!
00:23:07And now you bring back this worthless chug to disgrace me!
00:23:10Don't ever come back here again!
00:23:11The Shaw family has no place for a failure like you!
00:23:18Fine.
00:23:19I'll leave then.
00:23:21Take care, Father.
00:23:23I will visit again some other day.
00:23:26In my past life, I suffered immensely because of that filthy beggar.
00:23:29Why should Clara get to leave so easily?
00:23:32Father, look at her trying to leave without a word of apology.
00:23:35So outrageous.
00:23:36She's right, Victor.
00:23:36You can't just let her leave like this.
00:23:38We don't want people gossiping behind our backs, saying our family has no discipline.
00:23:42Stop right there!
00:23:44You think you can just come and go as you please?
00:23:47What do you take my manor for?
00:23:50No matter what I do, Father, I am always wrong in your eyes.
00:23:53Leaving now will save certain people from looking at an eyesore.
00:23:56You want to leave?
00:23:57Fine.
00:23:58Not until you crawl down Crown Avenue begging for forgiveness and tell the whole town how you shame this family
00:24:04by marrying a beggar.
00:24:07Only then may you sever all ties with us.
00:24:15Greetings, your majesty.
00:24:17Greetings, your majesty.
00:24:19Mother.
00:24:21I thought she had collapsed.
00:24:22Could it be that she...
00:24:25So you do remember I'm your mother?
00:24:27All I asked was for you to choose a consort.
00:24:29Was that so much to ask?
00:24:31As the emperor, you actually sneaked out of the palace to fool around.
00:24:34As for choosing a consort, you can make the decision.
00:24:36Since you seem fine, I will take my leave.
00:24:38Wait!
00:24:41Your majesty, the official court reports have been piling up for days.
00:24:44If you don't attend to them, crucial state affairs will be delayed.
00:24:47Please prioritize your imperial duties.
00:24:48Once I finish these files and leave the palace, I should still be able to make it to the Shaw
00:24:52Manor in time.
00:24:54To the royal steady.
00:24:55Erika makes a very fair point.
00:24:57Do as your sister says.
00:25:00Just because I married Luke, you have to humiliate me like this?
00:25:04You returned today without a husband or a single return gift.
00:25:06Asking you to bow and apologize is hardly asking too much.
00:25:09Erika is only looking out for our family, unlike you marrying a beggar and disgracing our family.
00:25:14Disgracing you?
00:25:15It's just because Erika married into a rich family that you indulge her every whim.
00:25:19You innocent child!
00:25:20Have I been too easy on you?
00:25:22Who taught you to say such rebellious things?
00:25:25Am I wrong?
00:25:27In your eyes, your daughters are nothing but pawns used to gain power and influence.
00:25:31How dare you!
00:25:33You completely forget your place!
00:25:37The dragon carved chain pendant!
00:25:43This is bad.
00:25:44I must inform his majesty at once.
00:25:48Give me back my pendant.
00:25:51This is a fine looking pendant.
00:25:53Tell me Clara, where did you steal it from?
00:25:55That's from Luke.
00:25:56It's mine.
00:25:57Give it back to me now.
00:25:58That filthy beggar?
00:26:00Then there's no way.
00:26:01He must have stolen it.
00:26:02I thought a dragon carved chain pendant could never end up in a dump like this.
00:26:06I guess my eyes play tricks on me.
00:26:07Luke may not be as high born as you.
00:26:09So because you were born rich, you think you own everything?
00:26:12Is Luke not allowed to have nice things?
00:26:13Huh.
00:26:15Treasuring a beggar's garbage like it's some precious prize.
00:26:18It's strange though.
00:26:19You've been out here for so long, yet your husband hasn't come looking for you.
00:26:23Doesn't seem like he cares much about you.
00:26:27Give me back my pendant.
00:26:28You can have the pendant, but you must sever all ties with this family first.
00:26:33What?
00:26:33Father, are you really going to let Erica get away with this?
00:26:36I'm your daughter too.
00:26:38You insisted on marrying that beggar and humiliated my family name.
00:26:42From this moment on, Erica is my only daughter.
00:26:49In this life, I only wish to be with someone who loves me truly.
00:26:53Even a simple poor life is better than enduring your cold contempt.
00:26:58If that's your choice, then from this day forward...
00:27:05I, Claire Shaw, hereby sever all ties with the Shaws.
00:27:08We are done!
00:27:14For a filthy beggar, you chose to disown your own family.
00:27:17Good thing we never depended on you.
00:27:20Isn't that exactly what you wanted, Father?
00:27:22Why should I stay here and suffer?
00:27:24Hey!
00:27:27Give me the pendant.
00:27:29Not so fast.
00:27:30Someone, bring the hot coals from the kitchen.
00:27:33Spread them on the ground.
00:27:34What are you doing?
00:27:42Greetings, your majesty.
00:27:44Who sent you?
00:27:46I am Wendy Zane, daughter of Hunter Zane, the Prime Minister.
00:27:49The Empress Dowager ordered me to attend to your majesty.
00:27:51I'm busy with state affairs.
00:27:53Leave.
00:27:54Your majesty!
00:27:55Something terrible has happened!
00:27:57Lady Claire is at the Shaw Manor!
00:27:59What happened?
00:28:00What exactly happened?
00:28:02Speak!
00:28:03On her wedding return, the Shaws trapped her and humiliated her.
00:28:06They forced her to kneel!
00:28:07What?!
00:28:09Your majesty, please calm down!
00:28:10Summon the Imperial Guard!
00:28:12We are going to the Shaw Manor!
00:28:13Your majesty, where are you going?
00:28:15The Empress Dowager said...
00:28:29Your life and your body belong to your parents.
00:28:32You want to sever ties?
00:28:33Then pay back your debt to them first.
00:28:36Walk across this, and you will have your wish.
00:28:39No.
00:28:40These coals are burning so intensely.
00:28:42If I walk on them, I won't survive.
00:28:44I won't do it.
00:28:45Oh?
00:28:46I guess.
00:28:47You don't want your precious jade back.
00:28:50Don't throw it!
00:28:54Luke is the only person who truly loves me in this world.
00:28:57That pendant was left by his own parents.
00:28:58I will never let them destroy his only gift.
00:29:02Fine.
00:29:03I'll do it.
00:29:27For a beggar, you'd really go this far!
00:29:30You've completely lost your mind!
00:29:35A worthless piece of jade makes our spoiled girl
00:29:37gladly walk on burning coals.
00:29:39No wonder she was dumb enough
00:29:40to throw her life away on a beggar.
00:29:43After all, a beggar has nothing of value to offer.
00:29:45No wonder Clara cherishes it so much.
00:29:48I don't have much to offer you right now.
00:29:50This jade pendant was left to me by my father.
00:29:53Now, I want you to have it.
00:30:03Luke, I will get that pendant back.
00:30:17She actually made it all the way.
00:30:26Now, will you give me my pendant back?
00:30:29You want it?
00:30:30Then you'll have to get it yourself.
00:30:32If you dare to take it.
00:30:35This jade pendant is yours.
00:30:53You really treat it like a treasure.
00:31:15I found it.
00:31:17I finally found it.
00:31:21You cherish your pathetic love
00:31:23for that filthy beggar so much.
00:31:26If you were disfigured,
00:31:28do you think your beloved husband
00:31:29would still want you?
00:31:31No!
00:31:32Why are you glaring at me like that?
00:31:34I warned you long ago
00:31:35the fate of marrying a beggar
00:31:36has only one outcome,
00:31:37to be trampled on by everyone.
00:31:39You go to such cruel lengths to torture me,
00:31:41but do you really think you'll win?
00:31:48What I want is for you
00:31:49to spend the rest of your life
00:31:50hiding away in the darkest gutters.
00:31:52Forced to watch me like a rat
00:31:54as I become the most powerful woman
00:31:55in the world.
00:32:02Master!
00:32:03Master!
00:32:03The Emperor is here!
00:32:05What did you say?
00:32:07The Emperor!
00:32:08The Emperor!
00:32:08The Emperor!
00:32:35Luke.
00:32:36The Emperor?
00:32:43Clara.
00:32:44Clara.
00:32:45I'm sorry I'm late.
00:32:47Luke.
00:32:49I didn't lose the Jade Pendant you gave me.
00:32:55I thought the Emperor was coming. Why is it him?
00:32:58The filthy beggar. How can he afford such fine clothes?
00:33:02And look at those men. Aren't those the palace guards?
00:33:05Why are they following a beggar?
00:33:08Mother, I heard his brother used to work in the palace.
00:33:11Stealing a few uniforms would be easy.
00:33:13He must have lost face at the wedding last time, so he's here to put on a show.
00:33:17The palace has been plagued by thefts lately. Could it be their doing?
00:33:21What a joke! A filthy beggar dares to put on an act into my manner!
00:33:25Clara, look at this loser you married. Being worthless is one thing, but now, just for pride, he actually dares
00:33:31to steal from the Emperor.
00:33:33If the Emperor finds out, you will both pay with your lives.
00:33:36Utter foolish. You're asking for it.
00:33:42What? What do you think you're doing?
00:33:45Clara, what's wrong?
00:33:46It hurts.
00:33:58Which one of you did this?
00:34:00It was me. What about it? I was only trying to help her.
00:34:03Who knew she would walk on hot coals just for a worthless piece of jade?
00:34:08She must be completely out of her mind. Such an idiot.
00:34:11Shut up! Who do you think you are?
00:34:14How dare you raise your voice in front of me?
00:34:16I can mock her all I want. She chose to marry a good-for-nothing loser like you.
00:34:20Compared to me, you both are nothing but insects.
00:34:23Even if I wanted her dead today, she'd still have to thank me on her knees.
00:34:28Let's see how long you can keep up this act.
00:34:30Well, seize them.
00:34:34How dare you?
00:34:36Touch what is mine!
00:34:37Seize them!
00:34:38Understood.
00:34:52You filthy beggar! How dare you touch my wife! You must have a death wish!
00:34:57Scoundrel!
00:34:58Lord Amos is a royal relative!
00:35:00If you harm him, you make an enemy of the entire Miller family!
00:35:03Hmph.
00:35:04So what if he's royalty?
00:35:06Anyone who harms my people pays with their life.
00:35:09You filthy beggar! You're taking this act too far!
00:35:12Before I lose my temper, let me go right now, and I might let you live!
00:35:16You tortured Clara into a miserable state.
00:35:19Pressed their faces into the burning coals!
00:35:23No! Father!
00:35:25No! Let me go! Let me go!
00:35:27I'm sure I can't!
00:35:28Father! Do something!
00:35:30You dare touch me?
00:35:32Once the high court guards arrive, you're a dead man!
00:35:35Hold on.
00:35:37The high court, you say?
00:35:40Scared now, are you?
00:35:41My brother is an imperial official.
00:35:43If you harm me, you won't get out of this alive!
00:35:48Then I'd like to see...
00:35:51Who in the high court...
00:35:52Would dare to indulge your arrogance.
00:35:56Do it now!
00:35:59Let go of me!
00:36:00Let me go!
00:36:01You imbecile!
00:36:03If you want to die, don't drag a stone with you!
00:36:06Stop!
00:36:07Stop!
00:36:13Henry!
00:36:14Henry, save me!
00:36:17Get them!
00:36:32You mongrel!
00:36:33So you're the one laying your hand on my brother!
00:36:35Insolent!
00:36:37What if I am...
00:36:38That voice...
00:36:41Your...
00:36:46You carry quite an arrogant authority.
00:36:49Ugh!
00:36:51Your Majesty!
00:36:52Your Majesty?
00:36:56Your Majesty?
00:36:58This filthy beggar, how can that be?
00:37:01Henry!
00:37:02Don't let this filthy beggar fool you!
00:37:04He's the one who robbed the palace, and he used his money to bribe these people!
00:37:07You just started your job, so a mistake is normal, but he's really just a filthy beggar!
00:37:11He can't possibly be the Emperor!
00:37:13Could I really be mistaken?
00:37:15I only caught a glimpse of His Majesty's profile once.
00:37:18Perhaps it's just a striking resemblance.
00:37:20The Emperor would never be in a place like this.
00:37:21You're disgraced!
00:37:22Look at this loser you married!
00:37:24Now that you've crossed Lord Amos, let's see how you survive this!
00:37:27My Lord!
00:37:27You must seek justice for us!
00:37:29This beggar and Clara have lost their minds, trying to slaughter their own family!
00:37:34How outrageous!
00:37:35In the heart of the capital, how dare you act so recklessly!
00:37:37Guards!
00:37:38Drag them into the high court dungeons and torture them for confessions!
00:37:43Stop.
00:37:44Do you have something else to say?
00:37:46I wasn't aware that you were now Deputy Chief Justice.
00:37:50You're just a filthy beggar.
00:37:51How could you know about court appointments?
00:37:53The Empress Dowager appointed my brother.
00:37:55I bet you're sorry now, aren't you?
00:37:56To even manipulate the Empress Dowager.
00:37:58Your Miller family truly is audacious.
00:38:01Your Majesty!
00:38:02You must seek justice for me!
00:38:05The Emperor left the palace and married the eldest Shaw daughter.
00:38:08Because of that woman, His Majesty even lost his temper with me!
00:38:11What?
00:38:12You're saying the Emperor?
00:38:13Uh, actually married a Comet girl?
00:38:19Attendance!
00:38:20Prepare my carriage!
00:38:24How dare you!
00:38:25How dare you insult the Empress Dowager!
00:38:26Do you have a death wish?
00:38:27Please hear us out!
00:38:28Our family has already severed all ties with Clara Shaw!
00:38:31What he says has absolutely nothing to do with us!
00:38:33My lord, we have always followed the rules!
00:38:35We would never dare disrespect royalty!
00:38:37Please clear our name!
00:38:38Yes, my lord!
00:38:39Please be merciful!
00:38:40You filthy beggar insulting royalty is a treasonous offense!
00:38:43Execute him, my lord!
00:38:44Clara Shaw, your pathetic husband has sealed his fate.
00:38:47No one can save you today.
00:38:48I can't let anything happen to Luke.
00:38:51Please spare his life!
00:38:52My husband wasn't thinking straight.
00:38:57Clara, Clara!
00:39:01I'm taking you to a doctor right now.
00:39:04How dare you!
00:39:05Trying to run away!
00:39:06Guards!
00:39:07Stop them!
00:39:11Anyone who gets in my way, dies.
00:39:14Yes, sire!
00:39:15Yes, sire!
00:39:15Yes, sire!
00:39:16Yes, sire!
00:39:18Yes, sire!
00:39:21Yes, sire!
00:39:22Yes, sire!
00:39:22Yes, sire!
00:39:23Yes, sire!
00:39:23Yes, sire!
00:39:24Yes, sire!
00:39:26You won't get away so easily.
00:39:39Luke!
00:39:47Erica Shaw, how could you be so vicious?
00:39:50Luke never did anything to you.
00:39:52How could you be so ruthless?
00:39:53That filthy beggar dared to have me disfigured.
00:39:57There's no way I will ever let you walk away.
00:40:02Don't bother looking.
00:40:04Your men are too busy to save you now.
00:40:06You're asking for it!
00:40:11Luke, I'm okay.
00:40:13Just go.
00:40:14Go?
00:40:15You think he can leave?
00:40:17Why won't you just let me go?
00:40:19I have to admit, you're so lucky, Clara.
00:40:22Even after marrying a beggar, you still get true love.
00:40:26But the more you have it, the more I want to destroy your happiness.
00:40:30This is between you and me.
00:40:31We shouldn't drag an innocent man into it.
00:40:33Do whatever you want to me.
00:40:36I'm begging you, let Luke go.
00:40:42Clara, Clara!
00:40:44How touching.
00:40:45Even at a time like this, you're still so devoted to each other.
00:40:48Since you two are so deeply in love.
00:40:51Then I don't mind sending you off together.
00:40:53Die!
00:41:01The Empress Dowager has arrived!
00:41:13Who dare harm my son?
00:41:16Greetings, Your Majesty.
00:41:20He really is...
00:41:21The Emperor.
00:41:22The Emperor.
00:41:28Physician!
00:41:29Go get a physician!
00:41:30Your Majesty!
00:41:31I deserve to die for this!
00:41:34Silence!
00:41:37Clara.
00:41:39Lucas, take Clara back to the palace for treatment.
00:41:42If anything happens to Clara, you will answer with your life!
00:41:45Yes, Your Majesty.
00:41:53My son.
00:41:54Your wound.
00:41:59Your...
00:42:00Your...
00:42:00Your Majesty.
00:42:02Impossible.
00:42:04How could he be the Emperor?
00:42:06I clearly planned every single step.
00:42:08Reborn into this life and I still choose wrong.
00:42:13Please spare my life, Your Majesty.
00:42:15Your Majesty.
00:42:16Please show us mercy.
00:42:17I was completely blind.
00:42:19I accidentally harmed you.
00:42:20Your Majesty.
00:42:22Everyone in the Shaw Manor has been arrested.
00:42:25What?
00:42:27You called him!
00:42:28Isn't he just the beggar?
00:42:29How could he be the Emperor?
00:42:30Spare my life, Your Majesty.
00:42:32I know I was wrong!
00:42:32When you humiliated Clara, did you ever think this day would come?
00:42:37By my decree, Victor Shaw and his entire household shall be executed on the spot.
00:42:44No!
00:42:47Henry Miller, an official of the Empire, abused his authorities to aid these villains.
00:42:52Effective immediately, he is stripped of his title as Deputy Chief.
00:42:56Throw him and Amos to the High Court Dungeons!
00:43:00What?
00:43:00Your Majesty.
00:43:02I have made a grave mistake.
00:43:04But it is all the Shaw family's fault.
00:43:07Out of respect for my father, please give me a chance to redeem myself.
00:43:12Yes, yes, that's right.
00:43:13Please show mercy, Your Majesty!
00:43:15My son.
00:43:16Although the two Miller sons were utterly foolish, they were not the masterminds.
00:43:20Let them off this once.
00:43:22Enlighten their punishment.
00:43:25But they...
00:43:27You make the choice.
00:43:35Clara.
00:43:36Luke, are you alright?
00:43:38Are you hurt?
00:43:39I'm fine, just lie down.
00:43:41The Royal Physician said you must rest your wound.
00:43:44The Royal Physician?
00:43:46Why are we in the palace?
00:43:47The Empress Dowager saved us.
00:43:49The Empress Dowager?
00:43:54Mother.
00:43:55You want to name Clara as Empress?
00:43:56I will never allow it!
00:43:58Clara and I have already pledged our lives.
00:44:00Whether you agree or not, I will overcome any obstacle to make Clara my Empress.
00:44:04What?
00:44:08Fine.
00:44:09I will find an opportunity to test Clara Shaw.
00:44:12If she can pass my test, I will not stand in your way.
00:44:17Thank you, Mother.
00:44:19But before that, you must not reveal your identity to her.
00:44:25Or I'll find plenty of ways to punish her.
00:44:29I understand.
00:44:31Her Majesty left the palace to pray and happened to pass by your manor, which was how she saved us.
00:44:35What about my family?
00:44:36Her Majesty ordered your sister and Amos to be flogged 50 times.
00:44:40Amos has always lived a degenerate life, so he was too weak and passed out.
00:44:43So the Empress Dowager had him locked up.
00:44:45Your sister was sent to the Discipline Ward to do hard labor.
00:44:48As for your parents...
00:44:49What happened to my parents?
00:44:52They've been exiled.
00:44:56Exiled?
00:45:00I'll protect you from now on.
00:45:03I asked Her Majesty for a guard position, and she assigned you to the palace attendance.
00:45:08We will both work inside the palace now.
00:45:11That's wonderful.
00:45:12Now that we both have a secure living, we can work here for a few years,
00:45:16and then leave this palace together and live a simple life.
00:45:19All right.
00:45:23Clara, I hope you can forgive me.
00:45:30This is the palace attendance.
00:45:33So where do your guards stay?
00:45:35We're on patrol all the time.
00:45:37We don't have a fixed post.
00:45:41Don't worry.
00:45:42When I'm free, I'll make time to come see you.
00:45:46All right.
00:45:48All right.
00:45:57You come to visit my office, yet you didn't give me any warning.
00:46:01This is the new maid, Clara Shaw.
00:46:03From now on, I expect you, Madam Lin, to take extra care of her.
00:46:08She runs the palace attendance.
00:46:10Madam Lin, go to her for anything you need.
00:46:13Madam Lin?
00:46:13Oh, I see.
00:46:15Don't you worry.
00:46:16I'll be sure to take good care of Lady Clara.
00:46:19She's being way too polite.
00:46:21I came here to work.
00:46:22So why does it feel like I'm the master here?
00:46:25She's probably just a kind soul.
00:46:27That's good, though.
00:46:27No one will dare mistreat you here.
00:46:29Clara, please follow me.
00:46:42Wash.
00:46:43All of these right now.
00:46:44We are both servants here, so I have no reason to do your laundry.
00:46:48How dare you ask that?
00:46:49You stole my assignment, forcing me to clean toilets instead.
00:46:52Some people use disgusting tricks to get into this place.
00:46:55Since you charmed Madam Lin, she dumped the easiest chore on you.
00:47:07Give that back.
00:47:10The dragon carved jade pendant.
00:47:12Only the emperor is allowed to wear.
00:47:13Speak.
00:47:14Where did you steal it?
00:47:15What emperor?
00:47:16Just give me back the pendant.
00:47:19Go get Madam Lin.
00:47:20Yes.
00:47:22Yes.
00:47:38Jenny!
00:47:39You!
00:47:40I...
00:47:40It was an accident!
00:47:41Seize her right now!
00:47:45Stop it, all of you!
00:47:51Your majesty.
00:47:53The palace attendance is far too vulgar.
00:47:56You have never set foot here.
00:47:57I fear it may offend your grace.
00:47:59Let me announce your arrival first.
00:48:01No need.
00:48:02I specifically disguise myself as a manager.
00:48:05Because I want to see the real Clara Shaw for myself.
00:48:09If she knows who I am,
00:48:11it defeats a purpose.
00:48:14The palace rules are strict.
00:48:15I was only gone for a moment,
00:48:17yet you dare run wild like this?
00:48:19What do you take this office for?
00:48:21Madam!
00:48:22It was all her!
00:48:25Clara stole the emperor's imperial pendant and I caught her!
00:48:28Afraid she'd be exposed, so she even attacked me!
00:48:30The palace detests thieves above all else.
00:48:33Madam Lin,
00:48:34you must punish her severely.
00:48:35Madam!
00:48:36That's not what happened!
00:48:37Enough!
00:48:41Show me the pendant.
00:48:45The pendant is mine.
00:48:46I said show it to me.
00:48:55The dragon carved jade pendant.
00:48:57It truly is the emperor's.
00:49:04Please believe me, madam.
00:49:05I truly had no idea that it belonged to the emperor.
00:49:08Madam, please don't be fooled by her lies.
00:49:10She dared to steal from the emperor himself.
00:49:11Who knows what other brazen things she'll do.
00:49:15Palace laws explicitly state
00:49:17that stealing any royal property
00:49:19warrants severe branding and mutilation.
00:49:22I will personally investigate this matter.
00:49:25Until this matter resolved,
00:49:27I'll be keeping the pendant safe.
00:49:29If you really are innocent,
00:49:30I'll make sure you're cleared.
00:49:33Get up.
00:49:35Thank you, madam.
00:49:37This is our new manager,
00:49:39Madam Watson.
00:49:40From now on,
00:49:40she will work with me
00:49:41to oversee the palace attendance.
00:49:43Madam!
00:49:44All of you, listen up.
00:49:46Anyone caught slacking off
00:49:48will be punished without mercy.
00:49:50Yes, madam.
00:49:51As for your assault on a fellow maid,
00:49:53you are reassigned
00:49:55to clean the toilets.
00:49:59You will not eat a single bite
00:50:00until the job is entirely finished.
00:50:04Yes, madam.
00:50:07And here I thought you were someone special.
00:50:10Weren't you supposedly an expert
00:50:11at seducing men?
00:50:12How did you still get punished?
00:50:16Let's see if you ever dare
00:50:18to act so arrogant
00:50:19around us again.
00:50:35Isn't that so much better?
00:50:40Your majesty,
00:50:42Lady Wendy is here again today.
00:50:44Would you like to...
00:50:44I won't see her.
00:50:45Send her away.
00:50:47But...
00:50:47And you.
00:50:49I'm going to see Clara.
00:50:50If you keep tailing me,
00:50:51you'll give me away.
00:50:52I will take my leave at once.
00:50:55All done.
00:50:56I'm amazing.
00:50:58Clara.
00:50:59W-Luke!
00:51:00What are you doing here?
00:51:02How can Madam Lim make you do this?
00:51:04I will go confront her.
00:51:05It's just cleaning toilets.
00:51:06It's no big deal.
00:51:07Don't trouble the managers over this.
00:51:09Okay.
00:51:11Oh, by the way,
00:51:12what is the story behind the pendant?
00:51:14Why does everyone keep saying
00:51:15it belongs to the Emperor?
00:51:19I...
00:51:20My father graduated top
00:51:22of the Imperial exams
00:51:23to encourage future scholars.
00:51:26The Emperor personally bestowed
00:51:28this pendant upon him
00:51:29and that's how he came to have it.
00:51:30Oh, I see.
00:51:31No wonder they kept mentioning
00:51:32the Emperor.
00:51:33And I thought you were lying to me.
00:51:36Who's there?
00:51:37It's the Madam.
00:51:38You have to go now.
00:51:39I'm on duty serving
00:51:40the Emperor tomorrow.
00:51:41I'll find a chance to see you then.
00:51:42Okay.
00:51:46Madams,
00:51:47I have finished cleaning
00:51:48all the toilets.
00:51:49You're done?
00:51:51Then you can clean
00:51:52the entire backyard.
00:51:57Yes, Madam.
00:52:02Finally done sweeping.
00:52:10What gives you the right
00:52:11to throw my stuff away?
00:52:14Madam Watson personally ordered you
00:52:16to deliver her medicine
00:52:17by dawn tomorrow.
00:52:18She also explicitly stated
00:52:20that the herbs must be brewed
00:52:21with the fresh dew
00:52:21so you'll wait outside tonight.
00:52:23Fresh dew?
00:52:24That's right.
00:52:25Fresh dew.
00:52:26Everyone here is a witness
00:52:27so don't say I'm lying.
00:52:29Why is Madam only targeting me?
00:52:33Regarding the stolen pendant,
00:52:34Madam Watson was already
00:52:35merciful enough
00:52:36not to lock you up.
00:52:37She's only asking you
00:52:38to collect some dew.
00:52:39You should be grateful.
00:52:39I didn't steal the jade pendant.
00:52:41Stop your lies.
00:52:43You didn't steal it.
00:52:45Don't tell me.
00:52:45The Emperor gave it to you himself?
00:52:48I...
00:52:49Forget it.
00:52:50Why am I even talking to you?
00:52:53Who said you could go in?
00:52:54It's cold out here.
00:52:55I'm getting my own blanket.
00:52:56You have no right to stop me.
00:52:57Such nerve.
00:52:58This is the Royal Palace.
00:52:59Nothing here belongs to you.
00:53:01Don't think Madam Lynn
00:53:01can protect your every whim.
00:53:03Get out of my way.
00:53:08Clara!
00:53:11Clara!
00:53:13Are you all right?
00:53:14What?
00:53:15Who did this?
00:53:17Why is Lucas here?
00:53:18Could he be...
00:53:19You have a death wish!
00:53:21Your...
00:53:22Your Majesty?
00:53:24You're the Emperor?
00:53:30How dare you!
00:53:31This is the inner palace.
00:53:33Who let you in?
00:53:34You must not reveal
00:53:35your identity to her.
00:53:38I meant no offense.
00:53:40I merely saw someone getting hurt
00:53:41and rushed over to help.
00:53:43He's not the Emperor.
00:53:44Then why was Lucas
00:53:45treating him with such respect?
00:53:46Lucas,
00:53:47what is this all about?
00:53:51You all have it wrong.
00:53:53This guard was summoned
00:53:54because he looks a bit
00:53:55like His Majesty.
00:53:56The Emperor only wished
00:53:57to question him.
00:53:58He's new and doesn't know
00:53:59the rules.
00:53:59He doesn't know
00:54:00the palace attendance
00:54:00is off limits.
00:54:01Forgive me, Madam.
00:54:02It's all my fault.
00:54:04I shouldn't have argued
00:54:05with Iris
00:54:06and I worried this young guard.
00:54:08Since you know
00:54:08you were wrong,
00:54:09get out of here now.
00:54:11Thank you, Madam.
00:54:16Your Majesty,
00:54:17just now I truly
00:54:18had no other choice.
00:54:23Go watch over things.
00:54:24Don't let my mother
00:54:25blame Clara for this.
00:54:26Yes, Your Majesty.
00:54:28Lucas.
00:54:35Madam Wind?
00:54:36Is there something else,
00:54:38Lucas?
00:54:39No, not at all.
00:54:41Nothing.
00:54:45As for you.
00:54:50I wonder who's backing her
00:54:51from the shadows.
00:54:52Fooling around with a guard
00:54:53is a major scandal,
00:54:54yet Madam Watson
00:54:55only made her kneel.
00:54:57You've got a point.
00:54:59Even that stolen pendant
00:55:00business was completely
00:55:02swept under the rug.
00:55:05Tell me,
00:55:06if the Emperor finds out
00:55:07that someone stole
00:55:08his personal pendant,
00:55:10how will he destroy her?
00:55:19I'm still worried
00:55:21Mother will blame Clara.
00:55:24Then perhaps I should...
00:55:26Your Majesty,
00:55:28a maid is seeking
00:55:29an audience.
00:55:29I test Challenges.
00:55:36Whoa!
00:55:39Oh!
00:55:40Oh!
00:55:42Oh!
00:55:47Oh!
00:55:48Ourescadas.
00:55:49I know
00:55:50I know
00:55:51what we do.
00:55:58I know
00:56:00Oh, my face.
00:56:03You foolish girl.
00:56:04What did you put in this bowl?
00:56:06I got a secret remedy from a Taoist priest.
00:56:09He said eating it will rejuvenate the skin.
00:56:13I only wanted what was best for you.
00:56:15I wasn't thinking straight.
00:56:17You dared serve someone something from an unknown source?
00:56:19What on earth were you thinking?
00:56:22I'll never do it again.
00:56:23I'll never do it again.
00:56:28Thankfully, it's just an allergic reaction, not life-threatening.
00:56:31But these rashes on your face won't clear up anytime soon.
00:56:33Guards!
00:56:34Drag her away!
00:56:36Sail her off to a slave trader!
00:56:38Madam, please spare me!
00:56:47Madam, please let me try to help.
00:56:50You?
00:56:50I have studied medical texts.
00:56:52A special herbal formula might be able to soothe the rashes on your face.
00:56:56If my remedy works, I beg you to spare Jenny's life.
00:57:06The Emperor has been ignoring me for a very long time.
00:57:09Yet he finds time for the palace attendance.
00:57:12Who exactly is staying there to keep him so distracted?
00:57:17It wasn't me!
00:57:19I wouldn't dare seduce the Emperor, even if my life depended on it!
00:57:24Wait, I remember now someone in the palace attendance actually has that kind of audacity!
00:57:30Clara Shaw.
00:57:31If she is led to believe that you are the one seducing the Emperor,
00:57:34let's see how you survive her wrath.
00:57:39You only need to wait 12 hours, Madam.
00:57:41The rash on your face will be gone.
00:57:45It looks a bit hideous.
00:57:47But it seems the rash has faded a bit.
00:57:50I suppose you do have some skill.
00:57:53Thank you for your kind words.
00:58:06If it weren't for you today, you can hit me or yell at me.
00:58:09I'll take it.
00:58:11Why would I yell at you?
00:58:13So you forgive me?
00:58:15I guess you're not so bad.
00:58:17You just have a vicious tongue.
00:58:23Your Majesty.
00:58:24I believe the Emperor's desire to marry Lady Clara is not some reckless whim.
00:58:30Lady Clara is indeed quite remarkable.
00:58:42That's her!
00:58:52You're the one seducing the Emperor.
00:58:57What a temptress.
00:58:59No wonder you can't behave.
00:59:01It's bad enough the Emperor found someone to marry outside the palace.
00:59:04But since when...
00:59:06Do you filthy worldly servants get to have such disgusting ideas?
00:59:09Yes!
00:59:15When did Clara ever seduce the Emperor?
00:59:19Jenny.
00:59:20Have you already forgotten how Clara treated you before?
00:59:25Clara never once started anything with me.
00:59:28You're the one looking for a fight.
00:59:33Jenny!
00:59:36Do you have any idea who I am?
00:59:38Acting so recklessly in my presence.
00:59:40Standing before you is the Prime Minister's daughter.
00:59:43Lady Wendy.
00:59:44She is chosen by the Empress Dowager to be Empress.
00:59:47You mindless fool.
00:59:49How dare you cross Lady Wendy.
00:59:52As the Prime Minister's daughter, you must be reasonable.
00:59:55I truly never did anything to seduce the Emperor.
00:59:58Please let us go.
01:00:00Let you go?
01:00:02Iris told me you not only seduced the Emperor, but also threw yourself at guards.
01:00:06I didn't.
01:00:09Scar her face!
01:00:17Salt!
01:00:19The palace of tenants belongs to the Harem.
01:00:23Since when is it your place to interfere?
01:00:25An old hag like you dares to raise her voice to me?
01:00:30What?
01:00:31How dare you?
01:00:32Lady Wendy.
01:00:33The harem is ruled by the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.
01:00:35Punishing servants on your own violates palace regulations.
01:00:39Please show some mercy, Lady Wendy.
01:00:42The Emperor and I are childhood sweethearts, and I am the only choice for Empress.
01:00:46This entire harm will be mine sooner or later.
01:00:49What does it matter if I destroy a worthless mate?
01:00:51Ridiculous!
01:00:53You're nothing but a lowly servant yourself.
01:00:56If I don't teach you a lesson, you'll never learn your place.
01:01:00Hold this old hag down for me.
01:01:02Iris, how dare you?
01:01:06I never knew you were so wicked.
01:01:08I was completely blind about you.
01:01:20A disfigured old hag of a slave?
01:01:23Putting on royal heirs?
01:01:25He must have a death wish.
01:01:27And you still don't know what you did wrong?
01:01:29What did I do wrong?
01:01:33You can only blame your lowly birth.
01:01:35Destined to be mere servants in the palace.
01:01:38Defying your masters as asking to die.
01:01:42What?
01:01:42Bring me my whip.
01:01:46As the head of the palace attendants, you let your maids seduce the Emperor.
01:01:50Like master, like servant, your crime is unforgivable!
01:01:59Next month marks the return of our annual spring gala.
01:02:02All the high nobility of the realm will be attending.
01:02:04We must prepare flawlessly.
01:02:06Rest assured, I will spare no effort, your majesty.
01:02:11You insolent servant!
01:02:13How dare you to serve his majesty!
01:02:14Do you admit your guilt?
01:02:15His majesty?
01:02:16Your majesty!
01:02:18Greetings, your majesty.
01:02:19I beg you to return to the palace attendants and save Clara Shaw.
01:02:23What did you say?
01:02:24Clara is in danger.
01:02:35Lady Wendy is after me.
01:02:38I cannot let you be punished for absolutely no reason.
01:02:44How touching!
01:02:45Since you love playing the martyr, I will gladly grant your wish!
01:02:49Enough, Wendy's aid!
01:02:51I advise you not to push this too far!
01:02:53Or else...
01:02:54Still planning on royal heirs?
01:02:55You arrogant, brainless slave!
01:02:57I will teach you your place today on behalf of the crown!
01:03:00Stop!
01:03:06Your majesty!
01:03:07Wendy's aid!
01:03:08Do you have any idea who you are striking?
01:03:11Greetings, your majesty!
01:03:13Greetings, your majesty!
01:03:15How could she be the Empress Deliger?
01:03:22Greetings, your majesty!
01:03:26How could this be?
01:03:28The Empress Deliger was merely testing you.
01:03:30But look at you!
01:03:31So arrogant and presumptuous!
01:03:33You actually dared to insult the Empress Deliger herself!
01:03:35Your majesty!
01:03:36I didn't mean to do it!
01:03:38I beg you to play with your mother on my behalf!
01:03:41Your majesty?
01:03:45I believe this is a grave matter.
01:03:47It directly insults her majesty's dignity.
01:03:49Please judge this carefully, your majesty.
01:03:50Me?
01:04:00Exactly!
01:04:01You!
01:04:02Your majesty?
01:04:03You still refuse to admit your fault?
01:04:05I admit my fault, your majesty!
01:04:07I should never have ranted so shamelessly before you!
01:04:10None of those words reflected my true intent!
01:04:12It is all this maid's fault!
01:04:13She claimed a maid was seducing the Emperor, which was why I lost my temper!
01:04:17Lady Wendy?
01:04:18You were the one who ordered-
01:04:19Silence!
01:04:19If this wretched slave hadn't manipulated me, how could I have made such a terrible mistake?
01:04:25Your majesty, I am innocent!
01:04:28Innocent, my foot!
01:04:29You instigated us to torment Clara!
01:04:31You also spread the rumor about the Emperor!
01:04:33How dare you, Jenny!
01:04:34Kicking me while I'm down!
01:04:36That's enough!
01:04:39The maid, Iris, has spread malicious rumors and violated palace laws.
01:04:43Drag her out and sell her off immediately!
01:04:45Please show mercy, your majesty!
01:04:46I'm truly innocent!
01:04:48Clara Shaw!
01:04:49I saw you flirting with that young guard!
01:04:51I didn't make up any rumors!
01:04:57So, you are the eldest Shaw daughter.
01:05:11Clara.
01:05:14Luke, the Empress Dowager didn't punish you, right?
01:05:18Of course not.
01:05:19She wanted to discuss the Spring Gala with me.
01:05:21She asked for my opinion.
01:05:24That's a relief.
01:05:30What is it?
01:05:32Clara passed the test!
01:05:37In that case, can I finally tell her the truth and make her my Empress?
01:05:41There is no need to rush the coronation.
01:05:44The Spring Gala is next month, and the Ministry of Rights is too busy to organize another grand event.
01:05:49Besides, it's before too sudden.
01:05:51I'm worried the court officials will object.
01:05:58Then I suggest we let Clara put her in charge of the Spring Gala.
01:06:03If she manages to pull off this banquet, it will not only prove her worth, but also silence anyone who
01:06:10opposes her title.
01:06:11Well, Empress Dowager wants you to run the Spring Gala.
01:06:15Me?
01:06:16But I wouldn't know where to start.
01:06:18Don't worry.
01:06:19With your talents, you are more than capable.
01:06:22I will back you up from the shadows.
01:06:30Move your lazy asses!
01:06:32If anyone tries to slack off, my whip won't show any mercy!
01:06:40Useless!
01:06:41Do you still think you're some wealthy lady?
01:06:43You're in the discipline ward now.
01:06:44No one slacks off on my watch!
01:06:54Clara Shaw, this is all your fault!
01:06:56Get in there!
01:06:58Get your hands off me!
01:06:59I'm the Prime Minister's daughter!
01:07:00You better show me some respect!
01:07:01The Prime Minister's daughter?
01:07:03In my past life, Amos was promoted by the Empress Dowager during the Spring Gala.
01:07:07If I can get out of this hellhole and ensure Amos shows up at the Spring Gala, we will definitely
01:07:11turn the tables.
01:07:16What a shithole!
01:07:17I can't believe I have to do my own laundry!
01:07:20Lady Wendy, I have a favor to ask.
01:07:22Ask me for help?
01:07:24And why would I help you?
01:07:26If I weren't in this mess, you wouldn't even be allowed to speak to me.
01:07:33My sister, Clara Shaw, is the reason I'm locked up here.
01:07:37If you're willing to help me escape, I will do anything to repay you!
01:07:42Clara Shaw?
01:07:45Very well done.
01:07:47The event schedule is crystal clear.
01:07:49You clearly put your heart into it.
01:07:53Leaving this gala to you turned out to be an excellent choice.
01:07:57Your Majesty Disasterous Strug!
01:07:59The Discipline Ward has caught fire!
01:08:01What?
01:08:04Laura, come with me immediately to the Discipline Ward.
01:08:17Excuse me, Nate.
01:08:19What's the situation inside?
01:08:20Fire raised the entire yard.
01:08:21Nearly half of the prisoners didn't make it out alive.
01:08:24But Wendy have already.
01:08:29Your Majesty!
01:08:31Greetings, Your Majesty!
01:08:33Greetings, Your Majesty!
01:08:35At least you're alive.
01:08:36At least I can face your father now.
01:08:38I have realized my mistake!
01:08:40Please spare me for my punishment!
01:08:42I swear, I cannot survive another day here!
01:08:45Fine.
01:08:46Given your defiant nature,
01:08:48keeping you locked up here is completely pointless anyway.
01:08:51I also beg Your Majesty to grant a reward to Erica Shaw.
01:08:54I only survived as horrific fire because she risked her life to save me.
01:08:58I recall Erica and Clara are sisters.
01:09:01Clara, how should I reward her?
01:09:03Erica is indeed my sister.
01:09:05But we were never close growing up.
01:09:07Our bond is quite shallow.
01:09:08I shouldn't interfere with her fate.
01:09:10I leave it entirely to your judgment.
01:09:12Your Majesty!
01:09:13I believe Erica has a good heart.
01:09:16Her past crimes might be a misunderstanding.
01:09:18Very well.
01:09:20She's been in the Discipline Ward for quite some time now.
01:09:23I suppose she has changed a little.
01:09:25Then she may leave the Discipline Ward for now.
01:09:27Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty!
01:09:30Wendy say,
01:09:31I may have waived your hard labor,
01:09:33but I never said you are free.
01:09:36Next month,
01:09:36we finalize a political marriage with the Northern Steppers you shall go.
01:09:41What?
01:09:41A political marriage?
01:09:43You refuse?
01:09:44Or perhaps you'd prefer to run the Discipline Ward?
01:09:46No, Your Majesty.
01:09:49I will obey.
01:09:52Prepare my carriage.
01:09:53Your Majesty,
01:09:54I would like a word with my sister.
01:10:00Clara Shaw,
01:10:01you didn't just ruin our parents and the Miller family.
01:10:04You also made me suffer like a dog in that living hell.
01:10:06I'll make you pay for everything.
01:10:08It seems you've already forgotten
01:10:10the agonizing pain from your wounds.
01:10:12If you hadn't constantly crossed me,
01:10:14you would never have ended up like this.
01:10:16In here,
01:10:16I thought you'd actually become a phoenix.
01:10:18Turns out you're still just a pheasant.
01:10:20It seems.
01:10:22The Emperor hasn't given you a title yet.
01:10:24What are you implying?
01:10:28Cut the act!
01:10:29Weren't you with the-
01:10:30Lady Clara,
01:10:31Lady Clara,
01:10:32the Empress Dowager wants you gone at once.
01:10:34She still has instructions for you.
01:10:40Clara Shaw,
01:10:42let's see how long you can keep this up.
01:10:44Please just let me out,
01:10:45Henry.
01:10:46Being locked up in this manor all day
01:10:47will drive me insane sooner or later.
01:10:49How dare you even complain!
01:10:51If you and Erica hadn't been so utterly stupid,
01:10:53we wouldn't have offended the Emperor.
01:10:55I wouldn't have lost my title either.
01:10:56If you ask me,
01:10:57it's all that bitch Erica's fault.
01:10:59Amos!
01:11:01What are you doing, Pac?
01:11:02The Empress Dowager has to waive my punishment.
01:11:04I'm out of the Discipline Ward.
01:11:06You ruined our family.
01:11:07You got some nerve.
01:11:08Henry,
01:11:09the person who truly ruined you is Clara.
01:11:11Stop blaming each other.
01:11:12We should find a way to crush Clara.
01:11:14Clara Shaw?
01:11:15She has probably already become an Imperial Consort.
01:11:18How can we possibly fight her?
01:11:19In the Discipline Ward,
01:11:20I saw her once.
01:11:21Clara Shaw is just a lowly palismaine now.
01:11:24She's no threat at all.
01:11:25A palismaine?
01:11:27Did the Emperor marry her on a reckless whim?
01:11:29If His Majesty truly loved her,
01:11:31he would never let her work as a slave.
01:11:33I already have a plan.
01:11:34The Spring Gala is early next month.
01:11:36All the Royals and Nobles
01:11:37will be invited to the palace to attend.
01:11:39This is our only chance.
01:11:40The Spring Gala?
01:11:41Our family is also on the guest list.
01:11:43Does that mean I can attend too?
01:11:46Those attending the gala are all high nobility.
01:11:48No one must make any mistakes.
01:11:50Oh, stop worrying.
01:11:51Every single detail has been verified by you several times.
01:11:54Everything will be fine.
01:11:55I hope so.
01:12:05Mmm, this is delicious.
01:12:07Eat all you want.
01:12:08The palace has plenty.
01:12:09It's a good thing it is held in such a secluded location
01:12:11with no patrols around.
01:12:12Otherwise, we'd never be able to meet out in the open like this.
01:12:15Clara.
01:12:20When this banquet is over,
01:12:22I have something to tell you.
01:12:23All right.
01:12:24Then I'll wait for you here.
01:12:31Look over there, Amos.
01:12:37It's Clara Shaw.
01:12:39She's actually fooling around with a guard.
01:12:44It's your shift today.
01:12:46You should go now.
01:12:49Wait for me.
01:12:58You truly can't survive without a man.
01:13:03Lady Clara,
01:13:04have you forgotten your brother-in-law?
01:13:06What's this?
01:13:07Abandoned by the Emperor?
01:13:09So you threw yourself out of guard?
01:13:12This is the royal palace.
01:13:13You won't be coddled here.
01:13:14This isn't the Shaw Manor.
01:13:16Your every move is watched by the Emperor
01:13:18and the Empress Dowager.
01:13:18You two were just released?
01:13:21And you've forgotten your lesson?
01:13:23Amos and I are esteemed guests invited to this banquet.
01:13:26But you are nothing but a worthless maid.
01:13:28If the nobility is pleased,
01:13:30you get a scrap.
01:13:31If they're not,
01:13:32no one gives a damn if you drop dead.
01:13:34What do you think you're doing?
01:13:42Erica Shaw!
01:13:43Haven't you hurt me enough already?
01:13:46As long as you're miserable,
01:13:48I'm happy.
01:13:51You only survived back at the manor
01:13:53because of your dumb luck.
01:13:56Now absolutely no one is here to protect you.
01:13:59Greetings, your majesty.
01:14:09Greetings, your majesty.
01:14:15Thank you for your hard work on the palace banquet.
01:14:22It was my duty.
01:14:24It was no trouble at all.
01:14:26Your majesty,
01:14:27I have a matter to report.
01:14:29Speak!
01:14:30I wish to denounce Clara
01:14:31for fooling around with the guard.
01:14:32I saw it with my own eyes.
01:14:34Clara and the guard
01:14:35were completely inseparable.
01:14:36They even tried to hide it
01:14:37when they got caught.
01:14:38They're this brazen.
01:14:39Behind closed doors,
01:14:40who knows what scandals they commit.
01:14:44I admit I have been seeing a guard,
01:14:46but we did nothing as disgraceful as they claim.
01:14:48Before we entered the palace,
01:14:50we had already fallen for each other.
01:14:51Our meetings here are rare and brief.
01:14:53If you weren't guilty,
01:14:54why did you scramble to leave
01:14:55the moment you saw us?
01:14:56Affairs are a capital offense.
01:14:58You can put me to death,
01:14:59but I beg you to show mercy
01:15:01and spare the guard's life.
01:15:02I was the one who asked to see him.
01:15:08Ultimately,
01:15:09it's clear that neither of you is innocent.
01:15:12I request your majesty
01:15:13to seize that guard
01:15:15and execute them both.
01:15:16Please execute both of them
01:15:17to restore order to the harem.
01:15:23The palace regulations
01:15:24forbid any involvement
01:15:25between maids and guards.
01:15:27However,
01:15:28Clara put her entire heart
01:15:29into organizing this banquet.
01:15:30Her service outweighs her fault,
01:15:32which is why
01:15:32I shall waive her punishment.
01:15:34Hmm.
01:15:35Hmm.
01:15:38Clara,
01:15:39you may go back to your duties.
01:15:41Yes.
01:15:50She got away with it again.
01:15:52How is Clara Shaw so lucky?
01:15:54First,
01:15:54the emperor was protecting her
01:15:55and now she's favored
01:15:56by the empress dowager.
01:15:57She was even given full charge
01:15:58of the spring gala.
01:15:59Since Clara is running
01:16:00this entire spring gala,
01:16:01it's easier for us.
01:16:03Your majesty,
01:16:03the banquet is up,
01:16:04but where are you going?
01:16:05The banquet is starting soon.
01:16:06Go change.
01:16:07The banquet awaits.
01:16:08In second thought,
01:16:09I truly feel I must tell Clara
01:16:10the whole truth
01:16:10before it's too late.
01:16:12Go quickly and fetch Clara.
01:16:13Tell her to meet me
01:16:14where we just were.
01:16:15What?
01:16:18What is it?
01:16:19You've done a fantastic job.
01:16:21The nobility is full of praise
01:16:22for how wonderfully
01:16:23the gala was running.
01:16:24Even the empress dowager
01:16:25looked immensely pleased.
01:16:26That's good.
01:16:27Someone is waiting for you
01:16:28in the courtyard.
01:16:29Go on, hurry.
01:16:30Who is it?
01:16:33Assassin!
01:16:34Protect the empress dowager!
01:16:37What happened inside?
01:16:38An assassin disguised
01:16:39as a dancer
01:16:40attacked the empress dowager.
01:16:41Fortunately,
01:16:42Lord Amos took a blade
01:16:43for her majesty.
01:16:44The assassin got away.
01:16:45What?
01:16:48Take her away.
01:16:51What are you doing?
01:16:52The empress dowager
01:16:53was attacked.
01:16:54We are ordered to arrest you
01:16:55and bring you
01:16:56to the high court for trial.
01:17:06I'm Clara Shaw.
01:17:07Greetings,
01:17:08Prime Minister.
01:17:08Prime Minister?
01:17:09She was the one
01:17:10in full charge
01:17:10of this entire gala.
01:17:12The palace is heavily guarded.
01:17:13Ordinary people
01:17:13cannot possibly enter.
01:17:15Clara must be conspiring
01:17:16with the assassins.
01:17:17The one who ruined
01:17:17Wendy's life
01:17:18is also this Clara Shaw.
01:17:20How dare you?
01:17:21You planted assassins
01:17:22to murder
01:17:23the empress dowager.
01:17:24What is your treasonous motive?
01:17:25Every performer
01:17:26was thoroughly vetted.
01:17:27How the assassin got in,
01:17:28I truly don't know.
01:17:29Please,
01:17:30give me some time.
01:17:31I'll find out.
01:17:31Of course you wouldn't know.
01:17:32Right before the gala,
01:17:33you were sneaking
01:17:34around with the guard.
01:17:35You obviously never cared
01:17:37about her majesty's safety at all.
01:17:38What?
01:17:39Is this true?
01:17:40I can testify to that.
01:17:41That guard is still
01:17:42in the courtyard.
01:17:43He does!
01:17:43Seize that guard immediately!
01:17:45I demand an interrogation!
01:17:53Is that him?
01:17:55That's him exactly.
01:18:04Prime Minister,
01:18:05we have brought the man.
01:18:08Luke.
01:18:10Clara Shaw,
01:18:11do you admit your guilt?
01:18:12I honestly knew
01:18:13nothing about it.
01:18:14Please, Prime Minister,
01:18:15just give me some time.
01:18:16I will get to the bottom of this.
01:18:18You organized this gala
01:18:19with your own hands.
01:18:20Trying to wash
01:18:21your hands of it now?
01:18:22Too late.
01:18:22The outside assassins
01:18:24infiltrated the bank
01:18:25with his dancers.
01:18:26This was clearly
01:18:27premediated.
01:18:28Regardless of whether
01:18:28she clanked them or not,
01:18:30he compromised
01:18:30her majesty's safety.
01:18:31For that,
01:18:32she must die.
01:18:32I never did!
01:18:33Prime Minister,
01:18:34please sentence them both.
01:18:36Please, Prime Minister.
01:18:38The security breach
01:18:39is my responsibility.
01:18:40Please do not
01:18:40implicate anyone else.
01:18:41If my husband
01:18:42hadn't reacted quickly
01:18:43and taken a blade
01:18:43for her majesty,
01:18:44not even ten of your heads
01:18:45would be enough
01:18:46to save you.
01:18:47I...
01:18:48Enough!
01:18:48Clara Shaw
01:18:49fooled around
01:18:50with a guard
01:18:50and risked
01:18:51her majesty's safety.
01:18:53Execute them both.
01:18:54Prime Minister,
01:18:54I beg you
01:18:55to retract the order.
01:18:58Luke,
01:18:59it's all my fault
01:19:00I got you into this.
01:19:02Clara Shaw,
01:19:04let's see you
01:19:05get out of this one.
01:19:11I'd like to see
01:19:12who dares to touch her.
01:19:15your...
01:19:16your majesty!
01:19:18Long live
01:19:19your majesty!
01:19:26How could this be?
01:19:27Clara,
01:19:28I'm sorry.
01:19:30I lied to you.
01:19:32Greetings,
01:19:33your majesty!
01:19:34Long live
01:19:35the emperor!
01:19:37Clara,
01:19:38I...
01:19:38Your majesty!
01:19:39What on earth
01:19:40is going on?
01:19:40How dare you!
01:19:41You blindly trust
01:19:43a one-sided story,
01:19:44jump to conclusions
01:19:45and sentence
01:19:45an innocent soul
01:19:46to death.
01:19:46With actions like these,
01:19:47how do you deserve
01:19:48to serve the crown?
01:19:50If I'm not mistaken,
01:19:52arresting me here
01:19:52was your idea,
01:19:53wasn't it?
01:19:54Seeing the empress
01:19:55tower drew in peril,
01:19:56I acted out
01:19:56of pure desperation.
01:19:57I had no idea
01:19:58the man with Clara
01:19:59was indeed your majesty.
01:20:00Please forgive me,
01:20:01your majesty.
01:20:01I would never dare
01:20:02deceive you.
01:20:03My absolute loyalty
01:20:04to you is absolute...
01:20:05You're always working
01:20:06against Clara.
01:20:07If I weren't standing
01:20:07here today,
01:20:08you would have succeeded.
01:20:09That's not true.
01:20:10I never meant
01:20:11to harm Clara.
01:20:12I was merely terrified
01:20:13for the empress
01:20:14dowager's safety,
01:20:15which was why
01:20:15I lost my composure.
01:20:16Prime Minister,
01:20:17you know this.
01:20:17I truly didn't...
01:20:18That's enough,
01:20:19Erica.
01:20:19Don't say another word.
01:20:21Your majesty,
01:20:21the most important
01:20:22thing right now
01:20:23is handling
01:20:23this assassination attempt.
01:20:25I request
01:20:25your judgment
01:20:26to punish Clara Shaw.
01:20:27The truth
01:20:28hasn't been uncovered yet.
01:20:29What makes you
01:20:30so sure it was Clara?
01:20:31As the individual
01:20:32in charge of the
01:20:33Spring Gala,
01:20:33Clara allowed assassins
01:20:34to infiltrate the palace
01:20:36and strike the empress
01:20:37dowager.
01:20:37Her crime is punishable
01:20:38by death.
01:20:39Please decree
01:20:39immediately to throw her
01:20:40to the high courts
01:20:41for severe interrogation.
01:20:42The prime minister
01:20:43is right.
01:20:44If my husband
01:20:44hadn't been here today,
01:20:45the empress dowager
01:20:46might not have survived.
01:20:47Your majesty,
01:20:48my own safety
01:20:48is not important.
01:20:49But if Clara Shaw
01:20:50is left unpunished,
01:20:51who will secure
01:20:52the palace?
01:20:53Should such a horror
01:20:54strike again,
01:20:55I beg you
01:20:55to execute Clara Shaw.
01:20:58Amos Miller,
01:20:58look at you.
01:20:59You actually dare
01:21:00to force my hand.
01:21:03What if I can provide
01:21:04proof that Clara
01:21:05is innocent?
01:21:06Then what crime
01:21:07will you be guilty of?
01:21:08That's impossible.
01:21:13That's impossible.
01:21:15Hunter Zane,
01:21:16I'm asking you
01:21:17a question.
01:21:20If I have
01:21:21wrongly accused
01:21:22Clara Shaw today,
01:21:24then I will gladly
01:21:25accept the same punishment.
01:21:27Very well.
01:21:28Guards,
01:21:29bring him in.
01:21:36Your majesty is wise.
01:21:37By your imperial decree,
01:21:39I planted spies.
01:21:40The assassin's been caught.
01:21:42Mercy, your majesty.
01:21:43The plot against
01:21:44the empress dowager
01:21:44was masterminded
01:21:45by Erika and Amos.
01:21:47I was forced to do it.
01:21:48What?
01:21:49This is...
01:21:51It's all over.
01:21:55Hunter,
01:21:56don't think that
01:21:56I am blind to the fact
01:21:57that you only did this
01:21:58to avenge your daughter,
01:21:59Wendy.
01:21:59Since you wanted Clara dead,
01:22:01I shall grant you
01:22:01the same fate.
01:22:02Guards,
01:22:03take him away.
01:22:04Your majesty,
01:22:05I have served this empire
01:22:06faithfully for decades.
01:22:08Your majesty,
01:22:08how can you treat me
01:22:09like this?
01:22:10As for the rest of you,
01:22:11you blindly trusted
01:22:12a one-sided story,
01:22:13jumped to conclusions,
01:22:14and implicated the innocent.
01:22:15How do you deserve
01:22:16to serve the crown?
01:22:16Your majesty,
01:22:17we were wrong.
01:22:18You are all docked
01:22:19three months' pay.
01:22:19If this happens again,
01:22:20I will show no mercy.
01:22:22Thank you for your mercy,
01:22:23your majesty.
01:22:24Now,
01:22:24as for the two of you...
01:22:25Mercy,
01:22:26your majesty,
01:22:26it was her terrible idea.
01:22:28You're lying.
01:22:29Your majesty,
01:22:29I was only jealous
01:22:30of my sister Clara.
01:22:31I never meant to harm
01:22:32the empress dowager.
01:22:33The assassination flaw
01:22:33was all Amos' idea.
01:22:35Even taking the blade
01:22:36for her was a stage performance.
01:22:37You witch,
01:22:38how dare you sell me out?
01:22:39That's enough.
01:22:40The ringleaders,
01:22:41Amos and Erica,
01:22:42must be executed immediately.
01:22:44Lock the performer
01:22:45in the high court
01:22:45until sentencing.
01:22:47Mercy,
01:22:47your majesty,
01:22:48mercy,
01:22:48your majesty,
01:22:49mercy.
01:22:51Wait.
01:23:00Your majesty,
01:23:01I would like to ask you
01:23:02to spare Erica
01:23:02from execution.
01:23:03Why is that?
01:23:04She has tried
01:23:05to harm me repeatedly.
01:23:07If she gets to die
01:23:08a quick death,
01:23:09it would be far
01:23:09too easy on her.
01:23:10Clara Shaw,
01:23:11how could you do this to me?
01:23:12I hate you!
01:23:13If it weren't for you,
01:23:15all of this
01:23:15should have been mine!
01:23:18You're wrong.
01:23:19The one who ruined
01:23:20your life wasn't me.
01:23:21It was yourself.
01:23:22You've ruined me!
01:23:23Your fate today
01:23:23is entirely your own doing.
01:23:25Very well.
01:23:26Erica shall be stripped
01:23:27to a common slave,
01:23:28exiled to the southern marshes,
01:23:29and banned from the capital forever.
01:23:31I won't leave!
01:23:32I refuse to go there!
01:23:33I am supposed to be
01:23:34a title lady!
01:23:35I am supposed to be
01:23:36the most powerful woman
01:23:37in the world!
01:23:40Clara.
01:23:41So what's your real name?
01:23:44Lucian Hale.
01:23:46Lucian Hale.
01:23:47Now that the guilty
01:23:48have been punished,
01:23:50your majesties,
01:23:51you two are finally
01:23:52meant to be!
01:23:53Your majesties?
01:23:56From this day forward,
01:23:57I crown you
01:23:59as my empress.
01:24:18Let the grand coronation begin!
01:24:36long live the emperor!
01:24:37Long live the emperor!
01:24:40You may all rise!
01:24:45Clara,
01:24:46from this day on
01:24:47you are my wife.
01:24:48I am dissolving the royal court
01:24:49and this harem
01:24:50shall have only one ruler.
01:24:51That ruler is you,
01:24:52my empress,
01:24:53Clara Shaw.
01:24:54going on.
01:24:55Long live the mayor
01:24:57to be by a young man,
01:24:57him alone!
01:24:58You are my king!
01:24:58You are my king.
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