[EngSub] 九尾狐殿下 15|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

No, let me tell you. - This is what happened. - He's too much. Good morning, Ministers. Good morning, 4th Prince. This matter, in actuality... - It's nothing much. - In actuality, is no great matter. Just that recently, a large group of refugees have arrived in the capital, and will be difficult to settle. If left to themselves, they will surely have an impact upon safety within the capital city. But if we were to take them in, the court will require the expenditure of a large sum of money. His Majesty's heart is torn with worry over this. I am incapable of doing anything myself, so I have created this proposal. Why not find some grand families within the capital, including all of you ministers here, to free up some space for their use and each take in some ten or so refugees. On one hand, it will require no great expenditures and will make widespread your reputation for kindness. On the other, it will ease His Majesty's burdens, solving this urgent issue. May I ask the opinions of the ministers present? How can that be? 4th Prince, you need not keep house, so you cannot know of the expenses involved. The loss of our invaluable treasures last time had already decimated our wealths. If you were to have us take in even more people, that... that would be demanding the deaths of us! Yes. - How can you ask this of us? - Also, there are women in our households. To have people of unknown background staying with us... What if something were to happen? - That's true, Minister. - That's right. - Don't you think so? - This... well... In acceptance of official pay, work is owed to alleviate His Majesty's burdens. I'm certain that all of your properties are not limited to a single manor. You may safely situate them in a courtyard. After we have seen His Majesty, I will take the lead and take in a hundred refugees myself. The rest of you, Ministers, may do as you will. - Do as you will. - What should we do...? His Majesty has decreed that this morning's court will be cancelled. We accept his decree. Since His Majesty doesn't feel well, then I will not bother you anymore. I will first go and settle my 100 refugees. - Goodbye. - Goodbye, 4th Prince. This 4th Prince... First he talked the crown prince into stealing our treasures. Now he is asking us to take in those refugees. He is making himself look good in front of His Majesty, - but taking our lives in the process. - It's just as you said. Since he wants to kill us, then we should take his life first! Right. Where should I go? I can't go back to palace now. Maybe I should go to Xiao Chun. No, that's not good. What if they get involved because of me? My God, such a wide, open world, yet there is no place for me to go? [Long Yuan Inn] 4th Prince. 4th Prince! - Let's go. - Go! Qing Chuan? - What are you doing here? - 4th Prince, are you okay? I'm fine. That's good to know. Qing Chuan... Qing Chuan! It is only an inch away from her heart. It would have been very hard to save her if the cut was an inch more. You should follow my prescription and treat her wound with medicine daily. Then she should be fine in about ten days. Thank you, Physician, for your efforts. I will go get the medicine. Shouldn't she be at the Imperial Ancestral Temple? What is she doing here? Is there some sort of scheme behind this? No. No, I'd rather kill a hundred innocent people than to risk letting one enemy escape. I spent so much futile effort devising ways to kill her off. Now that the opportunity is here, she has become my lifesaver. Dear heaven, what should I do? What should I do? 4th Prince. She's still thinking of me even now. 4th Prince. How can I...? 4th Prince. - Greetings, Minister Long. - Good, good, good. - My 4th Prince. - Uncle. Why have you just arrived? I have waited for you for quite some time. - What's wrong? - Early in the morning, His Majesty called all the ministers for a meeting to discuss how to settle the large number of refugees that entered the capital. We had originally agreed, but I don't know why all the ministers reported that you, the 4th prince, is rushing into action to use the name of the government to benefit yourself. And it makes them fear you. His Majesty is very unhappy about this. It looks like the assassination attempt on me just now - must have something to do with this. - Assassination? What is going on? I went to Long Yuan Inn awhile ago. Just as I arrived there, the killers rushed right at me. It was fortunate that I was not hurt. I say... 4th Prince. I have already told you many times. There are many ways to gain His Majesty's trust and favour. But never sacrifice the interests of the majority of ministers. Otherwise, even if you've won the support of His Majesty, but lost the majority of the ministers' support it will hurt you in the end. I know this too. Am I such a shallow person? Think about it. The reason I asked them to take in refugees was to allow them to gain the trust of the people. And I will compensate them for their expenses later, when the time is right. I would never have them lose money. But... I guess last time when the crown prince told them it was my idea for the donation, they thought too much of it. It's my fault, it was my fault... How could I think a 250* would keep my secret for me. (*someone not too bright and undependable) Let's stop talking about this. The thing that is most important now is to win back their support. You should think carefully whether there is a way to make up for this mistake. - Ah, Uncle... - Yes? Jin Zhi's birthday is coming up soon. Yes. - How about...? - Oh... That is not a bad idea. During the party you can have a couple of drinks with them and undo some of the misunderstandings. Okay, let's hurry up. Don't let His Majesty wait for us. - Let's go. - Let's go. [Yong Wang Mansion] What's going on? Why is there no one coming? Did they remember the wrong date? If one or two did not come, then they might have remembered wrong. When none shows up, do you think it was just mistaken memory? Then, they really don't get it. They dare to not come when the 4th prince invited them. They really are ignoring us. They have never cared about us from the start. What else can you do? I... It's such a pity... My dress... It took me several days to prepare it. 4th Prince, 4th Prince. Father, why are you coming so late? So you never cared about your daughter's birthday at all, did you? It's not... It is not like that. It is the 8th prince who invited all the ministers to his house. 8th Prince. - What's his excuse? - No excuse... Bottoms up, here. Here, here. My Lords, I have just started work. In the future there are still many areas in which I will need everyone's help. This cup of wine, I will drink first to show respect to you all. 8th Prince, you are too humble. If you ever have any needs, just tell us. - We will follow 8th Prince's lead. - That's right. In truth, today I invited you all here at such a short notice, for the purpose of discussing the matter regarding settling refugees. I, the 8th prince, have thought for a time about this. The treasury is empty right now, and it is very hard to come up with the money to settle the refugees. If we ask you all to provide the money, I think it is unreasonable, too. So how about this way...? The 8th prince has a proposal. I don't know if everyone here would like to hear it? [Qian Qing Palace] You claim Yin Si is forming a small group for his personal gain and that he invited many ministers to the restaurant? That's what I have heard. I am afraid that Your Majesty would say that I heard it and didn't report it. Therefore I came to report it to Your Majesty. From what I know, Yin Si is not that kind of person. Forget it, forget it. He likes to make friends, just let him do it. The refugees haven't been settled yet. It gives me headaches whenever I think of it. Yin Zhen, you suggested mobilizing all the rich people in the capital to take in the refugees. Any news about it? - I am working extra hard on it. - Hurry up. If it drags on any longer, something bad will happen. As you wish. Your Majesty, 8th Prince is here. Call him in. 8th Prince approaches. Greetings, Your Majesty. - Stand up. - Thank you, Your Majesty. So both Uncle and 4th Brother are here. Yin Si, what is your purpose in seeing me? Your Majesty, I have collected 300 thousand taels of silver in preparation for setting up four shelters in the capital to settle all the displaced refugees. I thought the treasury is empty right now. It's impossible to get money from there, to help those refugees. And those rich men, if we ask them to take in the refugees, they would be very angry at us. It would be much better to ask them to donate money to establish a few shelters. It would be much faster. - Would they donate money for this? - Of course they are not willing. However, I promised them the Internal Affairs Department will give them an IOU and count it as the government borrowing from them. When the treasury is replenished, we will give their money back. And I also promised them a small amount of interest. Your Majesty, I did not seek your permission ahead of time and made such decision. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. Rise, rise. You solved a big problem for me. How could I blame you? Thank you, Your Majesty. Yin Si, you really are something. Yin Zhen. - Your Majesty. - This time you lost to your younger brother. The matter about how to settle the refugees is already solved, isn't it? Why is Your Majesty not resting yet? I am thinking of Crown Prince, Yin Zhen, and Yin Si. - What about those three? - Crown Prince is too kind. He will be a good king in peaceful and prosperous years. But he is too slow and soft-hearted to make tough decisions. He lacks personal opinion. I'm afraid he will just follow others. Yin Zhen is a talented person. He works hard and is well-learned. However, his moods are far too unstable. He's too hard to understand. If he was born in war time, he could have made a big difference. But in peaceful years, I am afraid he will kill too many and ruin the spirit. Yin Si is better. He is capable of both moving forward and withdrawing. Not only does he maintain balance, he also knows when to make definitive decisions. Why are you so silent? I am listening to Your Majesty right now. What do you think then? Haven't you already chosen the crown prince? I am afraid he won't be able handle it. I am just a consort in the palace. On top of that, one of the three princes is my blood son. What would Your Majesty want me to say? I know you are also unbiased. I would like to hear your opinion. What Your Majesty said was very accurate. However, Your Majesty has more than those three princes. Not just the 1st Prince, 3rd Prince, 5th Prince, those older ones... Even the 13th Prince and 14th Prince are talented as well. Your Majesty is still at your peak, there is still time to watch them carefully and make your choice later. If the decision was made too early, and changed later it might turn out like what happened to the current crown prince and hurt the feelings between father and sons. What my beloved just said is very reasonable. I have to think it through very carefully. Very carefully... Yin Ti was very worried about Your Majesty and he had especially sent some western teas from Xinjiang. Let me make some for Your Majesty to taste. Greetings, Your Highness. What's wrong with that person? Your Highness, this is Xiao Wu Zi of the Tailoring Department. We don't know why, but he went crazy and was mumbling something all day long. This morning... He hanged himself in the main hall of the Kun Ning Palace. Eunuch Li said that His Majesty should never know of this matter. Otherwise, he is going to get angry again. Therefore, we are going to bring him out and bury him quietly. Tailoring Department... Your servants will take their leave now. - Go ahead. - Yes. Let's go, go, go. Hurry up. The dragon robe the crown prince wore last time looks like the one that the deceased empress made for His Majesty. This eunuch from the Tailoring Department hung himself at Kun Ning Palace. Could there be some connection? What could the connection be? Your Highness. Your Highness. Let's go take a look at Kun Ning Palace. Yes. Why is there so much dust in the Kun Ning Palace? His Majesty said to preserve everything left behind by the deceased empress. So to this day, no one dares to clean up here. This one has a python imprint on it. This should be the crown prince's clothes, shouldn't it? Why is it here? It should be the one exchanged with the dragon robe worn by Crown Prince that day. Who would be so mean? You smell it. This smell is very familiar. Good, you all take a seat. Yes. When you were young, whenever you two had a meal with me you two would be just like this. One sits on the right and one on the left, next to me. Now you have grown up. This kind of occasion is getting rarer and rarer. Mother, please rest assured. Anytime you wish, we will come over right away to be by your side. - 4th Brother, isn't that right? - Yes, just as 2nd Brother said. His Majesty rested here yesterday. His Majesty said that Yin Si is getting more capable everyday. Everything is ahead of you two. I was thinking that we are not competing with each other, but we should not lag too far behind, either. So today I prepared this feast and wish you two brothers to be united. Your combined forces will triumph through every situation. Mother, rest assured. I will do my best, my very best. Besides, there is 4th Brother helping me. 4th Brother, is that right? Mother knows you are good children. However, Crown Prince, you are always kind-hearted. Yin Zhen... is always full of tricks. When you were young, some jokes were okay. Now that you have grown up, you should respect your elders. Crown Prince, this is for you. This... It's proof of the mistakes that Yin Zhen has made. If he ever disrespects you again or treats you wrongly, you can just present this to His Majesty and punish him. This... Mother. I do not know what mistakes I have made. Mother, please tell me clearly. It's okay, it's okay. Stand up. Don't be nervous, it's nothing special. This morning an eunuch called Xiao Wu Zi hung himself at Kun Ning Palace. Mother stopped by there and took a look. And I thought of the childhood of you two brothers. Yin Zhen. Mother doesn't have any particular intentions. I just wish you two brothers could grasp each other's hand tightly. Don't fight between yourselves, and let others benefit from it. - Do you get it? - I understand. Good, it's good if you understand. Let's eat. - Yes. Here. - Here. Sit. Here, Mother, have some. Yin Zhen. With our deep brotherly friendship, why would you do anything to harm me? It is strange for Mother to give me this kind of thing. 2nd Brother. 4th Brother, what are you doing now? Stand up, stand up. - 2nd Brother. - Stand up. I don't know how to sweet talk. However, 2nd Brother, please believe me. I am absolutely loyal to you. - Earth and Heaven be our witness. - 4th Brother. How could I not believe in you? The truth is, this letter... I should have returned it to you as soon as possible. But Mother gave it to me so seriously that if I give it to you right away, then it would be an insult to her. But you can rest assured. I will safe-keep this letter for now. When the opportunity comes, I will have her return it to you as soon as possible. Is that okay? Stand up. Stand up. Stand up, 4th Brother. 2nd Brother. After all, I live straightforwardly and act justly. I would not be afraid of having any weaknesses in others' hands. 2nd Brother, you should just keep it for now. 4th Brother, are you unhappy? No. Really, not at all. It's good if you are not. We two brothers have the same goal. I am only afraid you won't be happy. Oh, yes. Have you gone to the Imperial Ancestral Temple recently? I don't know how Fairy is doing now. I keep dreaming of her lately. I hope nothing bad happened to her. He likes that Qing Chuan. When Qing Chuan is healed I will quietly give Qing Chuan to him. Then it would be easy to get that letter in his hand. 4th Brother, 4th Brother. What are you thinking? Did you hear what I said? I heard it. I heard it, 2nd Brother. It's about Fairy, isn't it? I will go visit Fairy for you as soon as I finish my work. Great! You are really my good brother. Let's go. Let's have a drink at my place. - Okay. - Hurry, hurry. Your injury has not healed yet, why are you down here? I laid down by myself for quite awhile. I thought you will not come anymore. Dummy, you saved my life. How could I leave you alone? Here, I will help you go back up. It's too boring in the room. I would like to sit out here for a while. I will stay with you. Here. - What are you looking at? - I'm looking at you. - What's there to look at? - You are very strange. It was such a long sword heading for me, yet you had the courage to block it for me. I wasn't thinking of anything at the time. The only thing on my mind was for you not to get hurt or harmed. Am I that important? You are very important. Have some peanuts. Here. My mother also likes to peel peanuts for me. What did you say? He has a woman in an inn? - Are you sure? - Absolutely sure. I tried so hard to prevent this, coming up with all sorts of ways. I kept an eye on women both in the house and in the palace, be it old or young. I had not considered inns. I won't let anyone else sleep in my bed! - Liu Ma - Yes. Gather a few people. Grab that woman and bring her here, as soon as 4th Prince leaves. This is... Don't worry. As long as it's done neatly without attracting attention, no one will find out. Yes. How dare you play tricks under my watchful eyes. You must be sick of living! She has lived too long! It's windy outside, you should go in. I will watch you leave. It's her. Quick. 4th Prince, try this top grade Dragon Well tea. My father just sent it with someone from Hangzhou. Leave it there. 4th Prince. Recently, you have been treating me neither warmly nor coldly. Is there something that Jin Zhi is still not doing well? It's okay, just say it. Whatever you say, I'll listen carefully and do my best to change. Fine, I will tell you then. There are still many important things waiting for me to do, I will not waste my time on these little matters, like love life. You shouldn't be doubting this and guessing that, left and right, everyday. I told you, I don't have any woman outside the house. I don't. You... should live your life well, and leave me alone. He said it as if there is nothing. However, I still found out. Forget it, since I am married to him, I'll play along. I will bear with you. Yes, yes, yes. It's all my fault. It's me who likes to be jealous, doubting you. However, why am I doing all this? It's all because I love you too much. I was afraid other women would take you away from me. I will not do it in the future, okay? We will live well together as husband and wife. Okay? Stand up, I need to study. - Leave. - I don't want to. 4th Prince, 4th Prince. - Go outside. - 4th Prince. - 4th Prince. - Go outside. - 4th Prince, 4th Prince. - Your Highness, Your Highness. - It's done? - It's all done, she is in the storage room. Let me see what kind of bi*** he likes. Let's go. 4th Princess, she's the one. So it's you. I should have known. Why would a prince quarrel with his own brothers over a palace maid? So the two of you really have something going on. Liu Ma saw it with her own eyes. What is there for you to deny? Let me tell you this. I'll never let other people touch the things I like. If anyone else touched it, I will either destroy the thing... or destroy that person. - Liu Ma. - Here. - Throw her into the river and drown her. - Yes. Help me! Help me! Help me! Don't make any noise. Help me, 4th Prince! Help! Help me! You're yelling? What time is it now, that you still dare to yell for 4th Prince? Let me tell you this, either you die or I will die. You will never see 4th Prince again in your life. - It sounds like 4th Prince is coming. - You watch over her. - 4th Prince. - What are the sounds from inside? I heard someone call for help a moment ago. Yes, there was someone calling for help. What's going on? Today is my mother's memorial day. I hired a witch to perform a blessing for her. My mother attacked her a moment ago. She says it's scary down there. That's why she was calling for help. - Should I go inside to pay my respects? - There's no need; you are a prince. How can you meet this kind of person? Besides... This kind of thing will bring you bad luck. But it's okay for us women. However, you are this family's main support, It's better for you to avoid such a thing. Have her leave as soon as the ceremony is finished. Whether it's a god or ghost, - it's not good if the word gets outside. - I got it. - Rest assured, I know the limits. - Okay. 4th Prince, you don't believe me? Liu Ma, you react really fast at critical moments. - Where is she? - Over there. - Your Highness, what should we do? - Throw her into the river. If 4th Prince finds out about this, I will blame everything on you. - Quick, go now. - Yes. - Hurry, hurry. - Yes. Am I going to die like this? Is this how my life is going to end? Mom, I miss you. 4th Prince, let's meet in the next life. I am sorry, Miss. Throw her in. Greetings, My Lord, you are here. Boss. - Is Miss Qing Chuan's injury getting better? - Please enjoy your meal. Miss Qing Chuan? Didn't she leave with you the other day? Don't tell me she's missing. I... I have nothing to do with it! She has not returned since you left the other day. I thought she left with you. She doesn't seem like one to leave without a word. Unless... Are you okay? Qing Chuan is missing... Why is my mind so confused? Could it be, I have feelings for her? No, no, no, it can't be. I am just going to use her to retrieve the evidence held by the crown prince. Yin Zhen, you came back. - 2nd Brother. - What is it? How is the fairy? Quick, tell me. She... she is doing quite well. She says she misses the crown prince. She hopes she can meet you again soon. - Really? - Yes. Just as I thought, Fairy definitely would not forget me. Yin Zhen... You are not saying this to make me happy, right? Fortune tellers might fool you for eight to ten years. Would I need to do that to you? 4th Brother, I believe you would not do that. Let's go. Tell me more about Fairy. What else did Fairy tell you? Wait, don't tell me, let me guess. These days, 4th Brother and the crown prince are very close. It seems they are in the same boat. So what? It doesn't matter how good 4th Brother is. In front of His Majesty, 8th Brother is still more valuable. You'd better not underestimate 4th Brother. As far as I can tell, he has many tricks. Do you remember when we played as kids? No one could beat him. - What's your plan then? - Have someone follow him. Find out what they are planning to do together. You better stop doing foolish things. 4th Brother is very tight-lipped. Even if you have someone follow him, you will not be able to find out anything. What if something went wrong? How embarrassing would it be to face him later? That's true. Even if 4th Brother is indeed very tight-lipped there is one person who leaks everything out. - You are talking about... - 4th Sister-in-law! She really is famous for leaking everything out. Let me tell you this, you two better watch out when you play with fire. Do not attract the flames to yourselves. Rest assured. I'll be around. The fire will not affect 8th Brother. Have a look. Interesting toys. Newly arrived cloth. Liu Ma, do you think this looks good? It's very beautiful. Your Highness' mood has been quite good these few days. Of course. I have removed a thorn in the flesh. I can live without worries from now on. Let's have a look over there. Follow her. It will be best if you can make contact with her. If you hear any useful information from her, report back immediately. Yes. Selling furs, selling furs. The best quality furs, for the lowest price. Madam, take a look. Would you like some furs? - This fur looks good. - Not bad... It looks like the high quality fur from outside the Guanwai. - What's the price? - How shall I put it...? I've already walked around the capital for some time, and still haven't sold one yet. If you like, I will sell them to you for 1 tael of silver for each piece of fur. So cheap? Do you have any other kinds? - I have plenty more at the back. - We could buy some more. But there's just the two of us, how would we bring it back home? Rest assured, Madam. If you are going to buy them I can guarantee delivery to your home. Fine, you follow me then. Yes. [Today's noon special "Butterfly Lovers"] This evil dog. I have been here so many times, yet it still barks at me. Why feed him? That's enough; don't bark anymore. My Lady, I'm sorry. So sorry... I will teach him a lesson later. Your tea is ready. Please come in. - Just hand those furs to him. - Yes. - Why are you still here? - I... I am a little bit thirsty. May I have a bowl of water? Come. It seems this lady really loves opera. Not only does she come often, but she also gave the furs to the theatre. Which actor has such powerful charm? What actor? No particular actor at all. Even if we are not open today, she will still come as usual. Hurry up, drink it and leave. Quick, catch it, catch it. What is going on? - Catch it, catch it, catch it. - Quick, block it, block it. Okay, Father, don't be angry anymore. I promise that I won't get in the way of any plans you have with the 4th prince anymore. You'll ruin things if you have no tolerance. You have to be more generous. My dear daughter, if you help the 4th prince get past this point, you might just become the mother of the nation in the future. Who's that? Do you see this? We want things to progress smoothly but people are not so compliant. Even if you did your best to help the 4th prince, there's no guarantee that you'd be able to come out of it safely... If you continue to create trouble, only death will wait for you at the end. - Do you get it? - Yes. 8th Brother has been quite free recently. He is practicing calligraphy in the courtyard daily. Father has said before that 8th Brother is good at everything except for his calligraphy. That's why he wants to prove him wrong and practices non-stop the entire day. Look at this. How do these two pieces look? Good. 8th Brother, there's a huge improvement compared to earlier. But when compared to the renowned calligraphers... 8th Brother, you're expecting too much of yourself. I don't want to let Father find any flaws in me. Come, come, come. Greetings to the three princes. Greetings to the two princes and 9th Prince. Yes. How is the progress of that matter? - Oh? - Yes. Is that so? - What is the matter? - Leave us. Yes. You'd never have guessed that Yin Zhen's wife calls Long Ke Duo "Father." What? - Isn't she Fei Yang Gu's daughter? - Who knows? Fei Yang Gu is Long Ke Duo's subordinate. Maybe Long Ke Duo is her godfather. Or maybe she is Long Ke Duo's illegitimate daughter so he got his subordinate to take care of it. From this we can tell that 4th Brother and the crown prince have started gathering allies in the court. 8th Brother, what should we do now? Father hates lies and deception. If he knew about this, what would he think? - I'll get it done immediately. - Come back. You don't have to tell him yourself. Then what should we do? Find an opportunity to make them admit to it themselves. This is tantamount to deceiving the emperor. Why will they admit it themselves?