[EngSub] 九尾狐殿下 21|九尾狐楊冪為取回心魄,下凡助帝君歷劫狠傷其心,轉世帝王一氣之下竟要立她為後

By heaven's will and the emperor's decree, in his handling of 3rd Prince Chu's incident, 4th Prince Yin Zhen was stubborn and rash, almost causing the rebel to start a revolt. Fortunately, 8th prince Yin Si managed to resolve the situation and prevent it from escalating into something disastrous. I hereby decree 4th prince, Yin Zhen, be suspended of all duties from today onwards. Without my orders, you are not allowed to participate in political matters. By order of the emperor... Your son will obey your order. 4th Prince, just stay in your residence and bide your time. When the time is right, I will put in a good word for you with His Majesty. - Thank you, An Da. - I will take my leave then. - Take care. - Yes. Let's go, go. 4th Prince... What should we do next? It is okay, it will all pass. I was so busy before that I didn't have any time to stay with you. It's good that I now have a vacation. I can stay with you at home. 13th Brother, come back to the capital as soon as you receive this letter. 4th Brother. Stay there! What is the matter? What does Concubine Xi lack in her palace? Does she have to spend so much effort to get a sheet of old cloth from her maiden home? Don't you find that very strange? I don't think it's this simple. Give the cloth to me. Give it to me. Speak! What's so special about it? - There's nothing! - Why are you so nervous then? I'm afraid of getting scolded if I fail in my duties. Impossible. There must be something odd about it. Speak up quickly! What show are you putting on? A supervisor of the Imperial Guards is actually bullying a mere palace maid. - You may leave us. - Yes. Could it be because Concubine Xi is no longer in favour? I doubt so. Things in the palace are prone to changes. A person's fortunes may just change overnight. No one knows who will rise to the top next. Xiao Shun Zi, I'm just doing my duties. I know, I know. I'm a servant too. Although I don't know anything, The cloth is right here. You can see the whole cloth from here. What can it hide? Her Highness must have stayed in the palace for too long and is starting to miss her family. She's just seeking something to direct her reminiscences upon. As a supervisor of the Imperial Guards, you have so much work to do each day. If you were to take charge of even trivial matters, won't you be very exhausted? That's right. Miss Wan Yue, he is letting you go. Aren't you leaving? Don't make Her Highness wait. Yes. Come inside. Eunuch Xiao Shun Zi, thank you for your help. Her Highness still waiting for this. I will leave now. - Eunuch... - Wan Yue. What's the magic of this cloth, anyway? This... Not... Nothing. Do you know that you almost killed Her Highness a moment ago? Why do you handle things so carelessly? And you still trying to hide it from me? If I did not help you, you'd already be in jail by now. - What is this? - It's medicine. A medicine to help a man's strength...* (*to increase sex drive) You are thinking... Ever since the crown prince was stripped of his title, His Majesty has not visited Concubine Xi for a long time. If this continues, her youth will fade and she might never have a chance. That's why Her Highness ordered me to make preparations. Even if she cannot keep His Majesty's heart, once she has a child, she'll have someone to depend on in the future. - You may leave. - Eunuch. I will help think of a way to bring His Majesty over tonight. Yes. Your Majesty, here is your tea. - What's wrong with you? - Please pardon me, Your Majesty. In the past two days, my throat has been a bit sore. The weather has been quite dry as of late. Here, this ginseng tea is for you. Thank you, Your Majesty. - What's the matter with you? - Godfather. Wh... what's happening? - Godfather! Godfather! - Guards! - What's wrong? - Eunuch Li seems to have been poisoned. - This tea... - It has nothing to do with me. - It has nothing to do with me! - You! - What's wrong? - Eunuch Li seems to have been poisoned. It has nothing to do with me, nothing to do with me. - It really has nothing to do with me! - Guards, take him away. Please spare my life, Your Majesty... Please spare my life, Your Majesty! Wan Yue, look at my dress for tonight. Is it pretty? Your Highness, it's wonderful. Your mouth is like it's been dipped in honey. I wonder how the plan's progress is? It's already late in the night, and he is not here yet. Your Highness, Eunuch Xiao Shun Zi will help you for sure. I treated him badly in the past, yet in the end, he is the only one who would help me. Your Highness, you could reward him well this time. He doesn't care for that. - Your Highness, Your Highness... - How dare you...? Aren't you going to greet Her Highness? Where are your manners? Please forgive me, Your Highness. I heard something went wrong at Qian Qing Palace. - What happened at Qian Qing Palace? - Your Highness... Xiao Shun Zi brought a cup of tea for His Majesty. His Majesty gave it to Eunuch Li, and Eunuch Li collapsed after drinking the tea. And he has yet to wake up. - Where is Xiao Shun Zi now? - He has been locked up. - Leave, leave. - Yes. No... I need to go check on Xiao Shun Zi. - Your Highness, this... - Relax, it's okay. - You stay here to take care of the rest. - Yes. De Quan. - You were poisoned, lay down. - Your Majesty. - I already jailed the one who hurt you. - Who wanted to hurt me? Your godson Xiao Shun Zi. Don't worry, his target was me, not you. However, I need to thoroughly investigate this. Your Majesty... Your Majesty, it's my fault. I already said it has nothing to do with you. No, Your Majesty. It has everything to do with me. Whenever I drink tea, I faint very easily. It really has nothing to do with Xiao Shun Zi. But I have never heard you mention it before. Your Majesty, I did not dare mention it. If I say I have an illness, then I won't be able to serve Your Majesty anymore. I was 8 when I started to follow Your Majesty. I really can't leave Your Majesty. So that is how it was. It seems I was too suspicious. - Greetings, Your Majesty. - What is it? Your Majesty, Concubine Xi went to see Xiao Shun Zi. I already told you I don't need you to do anything for me. - Why weren't you listening? - I was wrong. It's your fault. You can't be a good man, now you can't be a good servant either. I am so unlucky. I am always dragged down by you. I am going to be dragged in by you now. Your Highness rest assured. Whatever happens to me, I will not drag Your Highness into this. The air is dirty here in jail. Your Highness, please leave this place. Otherwise, if someone saw you, it would be hard to explain. You really won't sell me out? I'm sure you know why I entered the palace. No matter what, I will not hurt Your Highness. If you would listen to my advice, don't ask about me or come visit me. Perhaps you'll be safer. What happened in the past is already over. People are always changing every second. Besides, I treated you so badly. When feelings change between people, they will claim that feelings are often fleeting and prone to changes. Won't you just believe that I won't change? I'll be very grateful to you then. Take care. His Majesty arrives. Why is His Majesty here? What should I do? Quickly. Quickly, stab me. Quick, use your hairpin to stab me. Quickly! Concubine Xi, what are you doing? - I... - Your Majesty. Her Highness said that I schemed to harm Your Majesty so she wanted to get rid of me. But Your Majesty, I am innocent. Shun Zi, Shun Zi. Your Highness... - Godfather. - Lie down, lay down. Concubine Xi, she... Concubine Xi. You can't even protect your own life. - And you are still thinking about her? - It's not that, Godfather. How is Concubine Xi? She is okay, don't you worry. Lay down. Thank goodness... Men... The most important thing is to know how to protect yourself. And then protect others after that. If you can't even protect yourself, then how could you...? I know... You won't listen to what I say. You better stay put and get well then. I hope you will... learn to be wiser through this lesson. Yeah, it's really interesting. - Let's go take a look over there. - Let's go. Look, she is here again. She comes to wait for His Majesty every day. How annoying. Some people just don't know their own limits. What else could we do? Since His Majesty isn't visiting her, that means he doesn't like her. That's right. So what if she gets to meet His Majesty? You... What's with me lately? I keep feeling nauseous. Am I pregnant? - Pregnant? - Nauseous? Your Highness. All the symptoms seem to point to it. It should be true. Go inform His Majesty right away and give him a surprise. Yes. How can this be? Please give way, dear sisters. If you accidentally knock into an imperial heir, I'm afraid you won't be able to bear the responsibility. Is there anything wrong with my child? Your Highness. You don't seem to be pregnant. But I've already informed His Majesty about it. Do you want His Majesty to charge me with the crime of deceiving the emperor? It's okay if only I will die... But this is a scandal about a concubine... pretending to be pregnant to win the emperor's favour. Do you think His Majesty will let you spread this around? I... I'm at a loss. Your Highness, please instruct me what to do. It's quite simple. Just confirm that I am pregnant. His Majesty will then visit me every day. Help me find some prescriptions for getting pregnant. No one will find out then. If you take the gamble with me, we still have a chance at survival. If you don't, I will make sure your entire family dies with me. I... I will obey your order. I will go write a prescription right away. Your Highness, His Majesty is here. Greetings, Your Majesty. You're pregnant now, get up quickly. What did the imperial physician say? He said that I'm one month pregnant. I didn't expect to get another child at this age. This is great news! - I want this. - I want this! I gathered all these from all over the nation. You won't find them in the capital. You have to treasure them. Thank you, 13th Prince. That's why I say among all the masters in the palace, 13th Prince treats us the best. Isn't it so? - That's right. - That's right. Just repay my kindness in kind. Tell me, how will you repay me? If the 13th prince passes down an order, we will obey it even if it means death. How can I let you all die? If you're dead, who will play with me? I have one last present over here. Who wants it? I want it, I want it! I want it, I want it! I want it, I want it! Someone's here, let's get out of here. Do you blame me for treating you that way back then? I don't dare to. One must follow the flow of things if we want to survive in the palace. I had no other choice. I want you to help me out with something. Are you willing to help? Please speak. I got someone from my maiden home to get this from the temple. If the man keeps it on him, our love will be long lasting. Since you're working at the Qian Qing Palace, help me think of a way to keep this by the emperor's side. This is... Since you've returned to His Majesty's side, and I'm pregnant with his child, if both of us put in a word for the 8th prince, I'm sure it will make things easier. Please rest assured that I'll get it done as you ordered. I'll leave first then. Find me at Chu Xiu Palace if anything crops up. Yes. You may leave first. 13th Prince, 13th Prince. - 13th Prince. - 13th Prince. There's a very strong smell in the rooms. - Get rid of the smell with scented herbs. - Yes. His Majesty will be attending the court session soon. Go get the court robe ready. Yes. Wait a moment. The tea has cooled down, go brew another pot. Yes. What are you doing here? Who are you? I am the 13th prince. Greetings, 13th Prince. I am hungry. Go get the confectioneries on the table for me. Yes. 13th Prince, this is His Majesty's chambers. People are not allowed in here. Please leave quickly once you've finished the confectioneries. I cannot take the responsibility if His Majesty finds out about this. You're right. There are rules to abide by in the palace. I can't possibly break the palace rules. I think I'll take my leave first. See you again. You're too kind, 13th Prince. The palace has everything. Why did you have to bring them all the way back? I can't accept them. Your Highness is now highly favoured by Father and is also pregnant with his child. This makes you the top person in the inner palace. Even a person as detached from palace matters as I am should know where the wind of power is blowing towards and stir myself in that direction. You sure know how to joke around. His Majesty has so many concubines. His children are numerous. Why are you thinking so highly of me? If I told you that I had a dream last night, that Buddha told me to be filial to Your Highness, would you believe me? You're making it sound more and more profound. It is not. It is the truth. I just dreamt of the Buddha last night and I saw a palace maid throw this away at the Imperial Garden today. Isn't this too much of a coincidence? Isn't this the lovers' knot I asked Qing Chuan to pass to His Majesty? Is she unwilling to help me with this? How can that be? On the contrary, this 13th Prince is quite close to the 4th prince. Could he be...? This is the lovers' knot that I asked Qing Chuan to pass to His Majesty. Qing Chuan is such a careless girl. How can she lose such an important item? I won't let her off next time. You're not angry with her? Qing Chuan was from my palace. I know her character and disposition best. Even if someone tried to drive a wedge between us, I won't believe him. I'm grateful for your kind intentions. There are too many people sending gifts to Chu Xiu Palace recently. My palace is too small to accommodate all of them. In my opinion, I think you should send these gifts to other concubines. Wan Yue, see the guest out. Yes. 13th Prince, please take them. Wan Yue, bring the lovers' knot over. Yes. Bring this to Qing Chuan. Tell her this. Be careful in what she does. If I didn't know her well, she wouldn't be able to explain her way out today. Yes. [Yin Si] 4th Brother, look... Although Father is suspicious of 8th Brother, from what I see now, there are two people assisting him. The first is Concubine Xi. Pregnant with his child, she's Father's most favoured concubine at the moment. The second is Qing Chuan. Taking charge of Qian Qing Palace, she's Father's closest palace maid. With these two people assisting him, 8th Brother will be able to achieve his goals more easily. I had intended to deal with these two women first and let them fight each other to our advantage. But they didn't fall for it. 4th Brother, are you listening to me? What do you want to do then? Pregnant with Father's child, Concubine Xi must be surrounded by a lot of people. It won't be easy to get rid of her. I think we should start from this Qing Chuan. [Yin Si, Qing Chuan, Concubine Xi] I think we should start from this Qing Chuan. I think we should start from this Qing Chuan. Don't start from Qing Chuan. Think of another way. Why? There's no reason for it. Just listen to me. I don't want my empire to start from a woman. This is... 4th Brother! 4th Prince. Why did he leave? Did you two quarrel again? We didn't. I don't know why, either. 4th Brother got really agitated the moment I brought up Qing Chuan. Her again? What's the matter, Sister-in-law? She's the most devious and scheming woman I've met. She not only seduced the 8th prince, even your 4th brother is being played around by her. Qing Chuan? Greetings, Your Majesty. Qing Chuan, have a look at these horse milk confectioneries. They look so exquisite. Did the Imperial Kitchen make them? My daughter, Princess Rong Xian, made them. She sent it from Mongolia. She is really filial. I'm not a good father. She was so young when I married her to Mongolia. We've been apart since then. We can't meet even if we wanted to. I feel heartbroken every time I think about this. Since the princess sent these horse milk confectioneries from such a far place, I'm sure it's because she missed Your Majesty. And since Your Majesty is reminded of her when you see the confectioneries, you must miss the princess. No matter how far apart you are, as long as both of you have each other in mind, it's like the other person is just by your side. You always have the right words to comfort me. But thinking about it, her marriage helped stabilize relationships with surrounding nations. It's still worth it. Perhaps it's because I'm getting old. Once a person ages, he'll want his children to stay by his side, just to see them more often. I can't help it even if it's a willful act. Li De Quan. Your servant is here. If another proposal for political marriage arises in the future, remember to remind me this. From today onwards, my sons will not be adopted into another household. My daughters will not marry to faraway places. Got it? Yes. I'll serve you the confectioneries. I'm not eating them. I'll give them to you. The princess put in effort to prepare them. I don't want to cry while eating them. Take it that I've eaten them. Take them away. Yes. Eat them up quickly. You can't find them in the capital. They're very precious. You've given such precious things to me instead of eating them yourself? What's wrong? You don't like them? No, I do. I like them. Eat slowly, eat slowly. Hey... - Eat slowly, don't choke on them. - Where does that milk stench come from? Drink some water. - Where did it come from? - Eat slowly. Eat slowly. 8th Brother. You feel disgusted by the mere smell of milk. Who had the audacity to bring milk into the Princes' Residence? What? You can't drink milk? Why are you eating these then? Move aside, move aside. Since you brought these for me... It's okay to eat them once in a while. What do you mean by okay? Do you remember vomiting an entire month after you drank a sip of milk when you were eight? The imperial physician said that if you kept drinking milk, your life will be in danger. Don't joke with this! Why do you have so much to say? Why are you so careless about your own health? If you die from eating them, I'll be very guilt-stricken. Is my life so important? Enough talking. I'll throw them away. It's such a waste to throw such precious things away. Why keep them when you don't eat them? I know someone who will eat them. Follow me. 8th Brother! This is... Who are you taking me to? Princess Bing Yue. You like her? She's the person I like most. What's wrong? Are you jealous? I'm very happy! I'll be more than glad to know that there's someone you like. What are you doing? What are you doing?! I'll stop the horse if you say that you like me. I like you. You spoke too softly. I could not hear you. I... I like you. I've always known that you like me. You just wouldn't admit. What I said just now was, "I don't like you. " It's just that I said the word "don't" more softly so you didn't hear. Stupid. Fine. How dare you trick me? I'll catch you! Don't run! Stay still! Don't come over, don't come over. You're still running away? Don't come over. I... The two of you! Don't kill my vegetables. Aunt! Yin Si! This is my aunt, Princess Bing Yue. Isn't she very beautiful? Enough for you to get very jealous, huh? Enough, enough. You're already in your twenties but you're still behaving like a kid. I'm a kid in front of you, Aunt. All right... Okay, okay. It's really delicious. It tastes just like back then. I know you like to eat this. I brought them here specially for you. See? I'm filial, right? You're the one calling yourself filial. Aunt! Okay, okay... You're the most filial. Will that do? Since you came all the way here, I'll make a good pot of tea for both of you. This aunt of yours is quite interesting. Why does she live in such an out of way place instead of the palace? Aunt is the daughter of Prince An. She grew up with Father. Later, in order to maintain the loyalty of the three feudatories, Father married her to Geng Jing Zhong*. (*one of the 3 most powerful feudal lords) When the revolt of the three feudatories ended, Aunt came back. But she's unwilling to stay in the palace. She'd rather plant vegetables and rear some birds here. She's happy with this. If this imp doesn't come over and create havoc, I'll be even happier. Aunt, I'm not an imp. I've grown up. If you have grown up, get married quickly. Let me participate in your big family as well. What are you looking at me for? I have nothing to do with him. You've been harping on it the entire day but she hasn't agreed to marry you, yet? Work harder. Who said so? She's just shy. She'll be mine sooner or later. All right, all right. Don't flirt in front of me. Do you want to stay for a meal? If you are staying, I'll make preparations. If you are not staying, I won't cook. Of course we are. Since we've come all the way here, we can't leave empty handed. Aunt, go harvest some vegetables with Qing Chuan. I'll stay here and start the fire. Okay, come with me. Actually, Yin Si is quite a nice person. He's not ill-tempered like many members of the imperial family. It will be a blessing to be able to marry him. You're mistaken, Princess. There is really nothing between us. You don't like him? It's not that I don't. It's just that he's good to me at times, and fierce with me at other times. And he loves to bully me. What are you laughing at, Princess? It seems you really don't understand him well. His mother was put under house arrest the moment he was born. His Majesty put him under the care of Imperial Noble Consort Nalan. But as you know, Imperial Noble Consort Nalan had the first prince with her. Naturally, all her care and concern were directed towards her own son. Yin Si is defiant. When other people don't pay attention to him, he'll want to draw their attention. As a result, he was often out of line. When he was eight, he broke the Grand Empress Dowager's vase. His Majesty took him to me and asked me to discipline him. Even giving him a beating and scolding didn't work. One day, he fell and injured himself. When I was bandaging his wound for him, he suddenly hugged me tightly and said that no one has ever treated him so well. It was only then that I understood. This child is not mischievous. He is just too lonely. Do you know why I like to eat horse milk confectioneries? It is the snack that my husband was best at making. I was immature back then. Taking with me the emperor's orders, I went to the three feudatories as a spy. No matter how well my husband treated me, I saw him as a treacherous rebel. I never treated him nicely. One day, my identity got exposed. He had to choose between me and his father. He chose me, and killed himself in front of his father. From then on, I never got to eat the horse milk confectionery that he made. Princess? Princess. I'm all right. Many years have already passed since then. I've thought about it. If a woman gets to own a man's complete love, isn't that a kind of happiness too? Lady, you must cherish the happiness you own now. Don't be like me. Don't only realize what is most important after you have lost it. It will be too late by then. " I advise you not to hold on to what shimmers right now. " " I advise you to cherish the days of your youth. " " Pick the flower without hesitation when it's blooming. " " Do not wait till it withers to pick a bare branch. " Whenever I feel bored in the palace, I come over and visit Aunt. " Pick the flower without hesitation when it's blooming. " Is he the person I should cherish? I should regard the greater plan as a higher priority and help the 8th prince win the emperor's trust. Why am I thinking about these confusing matters? Qing Chuan? Qing Chuan! What are you thinking of? I was thinking that since the crown prince is under house arrest and the 4th prince has been ordered to stay home, you must be the most suitable successor to the throne. But His Majesty still has some suspicions towards you. How can we get rid of those suspicions? I know! Let's do this. Ask to be adopted by Princess Bing Yue. Be adopted by Princess Bing Yue? That's right. It won't be for real of course. I'm just asking you to suggest this to His Majesty. I heard that he won't let his children be adopted into another family or be married to far places from now on. - And what's next then? - There's nothing next. With this, His Majesty will naturally stop feeling unhappy about you or be suspicious of you What do you think? Hey, are you listening to me? Don't think that you can relax now. That 4th Prince is sly and scheming. Who knows when he will make a comeback? If that happens, we will not only lose this great opportunity. Our lives may also be in danger! This is the best time to trample that 4th Prince! What do you think? Enough of this! 4th Prince, 4th Prince, 4th Prince! Go look for him if you care about him this much! Why come tell me all these? What are you talking about? I'm talking about your feelings. Ever since we left Aunt's place, you've been talking about the 4th prince nonstop. I hate him. There's no hate without love. All right, since you care so much about him, I'll grant you your wish. What are you doing? Wh... Why did you bring me here for? Hey... Since you can't let go of him, why don't you just tell him that? Why put each other in pain? I admit that I once loved him. But when I realized what kind of person he is, my love no longer existed. If it doesn't exist, why do you keep bringing him up? That's because... That's because you can't control your heart. I... Qing Chuan, don't escape from it anymore. I've always thought that if I persisted, I'll be able to gradually enter your heart. But I was wrong. Don't lie to yourself anymore. I will not look for you for a while. Think about it on your own. Do you want me or him? What is she doing here? I told you she is not a simple woman. On one hand, she's holding onto the 8th prince. On the other hand, she's still not letting go of the 4th prince. If this continues, the Qing dynasty will soon end by her hands. Don't worry, Sister-in-law. I won't let that happen with me around. I'll take my leave. 10th Brother, don't you find me looking very impressive in this? Impressive, very impressive! Suave! I'll get one made for myself too. It will be more suave when matched with this. 8th Brother? - 8th Brother, you're back? - 8th Brother. Did you have fun? Stupid! Why ask when it's obvious from his looks that he didn't. What happened, 8th Brother? Did that Qing Chuan make you angry? Why will I get angry over that woman? 8th Brother, do you find me looking impressive? What is this about? Father ordered 9th Brother to go to Jiangnan to inspect the waterways tomorrow. He'll depart first thing tomorrow morning. We're trying on the armor. I'll go with you. It has been decided. That 8th prince didn't appreciate my efforts to help him and took it the wrong way. I'm working so hard to help him yet he scolded me like that. Try this, come on. Come on. Is it delicious? Qing Chuan. Let go of her. If you dare to kill yourself, I will let her go. You better keep your promise. Actually, he's quite nice to me. Every time I get hurt, he's always the first to come and give me warmth. Qing Chuan? Greetings, Your Highness. Greetings, 8th Prince. Dispense with the courtesy. Why do you look so frail? Are you unhappy? Let me guess what made you unhappy. It must be because the 8th prince is going away to inspect the waterways. The 9th prince can do it alone. Why must he join in? The 8th prince is going to inspect the waterways? It will take two months at a minimum or even drag on for a year. Take good care of yourself. Really? That's great. I won't be bullied anymore then. I'm really happy. Why are you speaking like this? I'm speaking the truth. I hope the 8th prince will leave immediately. I hope he never returns. That's not what you really think. That's not true. I am really very happy. I'll go celebrate this now. I'll take my leave. What's wrong with these two people?