[EngSub] 九尾狐殿下 22|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

- What a waste you didn't get to see it! - What? When His Majesty sent the 8th prince and the 9th prince off, - it was so lively! - Really? A very majestic scene... It was even grander than when His Majesty went on an expedition. You didn't go take a look? There're so much to do here. How do I find time to watch? But it's very rare to see such a scene. If you don't take a look today, who knows when you'll get a chance in the future? All right, go take a look then. There are so many things to be done here. If we can't finish them on time, Eunuch Li will get angry. I won't take responsibility for that. The horns have sounded. They have departed. I wonder how long it will take before he returns. Take this. Qing Chuan! 8th Brother, what are your intentions? Let me remind you. Our trip this time will last quite a while. Can you really bear to leave Qing Chuan behind? What's not mine will not be mine. What's the point of insisting on it? Hey, 8th Brother. What if... it's yours yet you don't want it? Mine? Turn your head around and take a look. 8th Brother, what are you doing? Qing Chuan came for me. This shows that I have a place in her heart. I'm not going to Jiangnan. Hey, wait! What are you doing? Calm down. Father gave his decree. Are you going to disobey his orders? What should I do then? In any case, there is no specified duration for the inspection. We can just complete the inspection fast and return quickly. Let's just go. Let's go. Let's just go. Go. It is me. 13th Prince? Eat them if you wish to. Why act so stealthily? It's not an issue if I were to eat them. But I can't let others discover that I'm taking them for someone. Whom are you sending them to? I can tell you, but don't let anyone know. Okay. I want to send them to Consort Liang at the Cheng Qian Palace. Consort Liang? She's the 8th prince's biological mother. As she's under house arrest, the palace maids and eunuchs treat her poorly. They often give her spoilt food for her meals. She's really pitiful. When 8th Brother was here, he'd often send her things. But now that he's away inspecting the waterways, I think she'll have tough days ahead. I don't dare to openly send her things. If it gets to Father's ears, he might be unhappy about it. That's why I came to the Imperial Kitchen to steal some food for her. This won't attract people's attention. And even if someone finds out about it, it won't be easily traced to me. Then, are you delivering it personally? No, I can only entrust a palace maid or an eunuch to secretly put the food in front of her residence. Of course, it will be best if she sees it. I can't help it if she doesn't. Why not entrust this palace maid to deliver it for you? - Really? - Yes. - You'll help deliver it? - Yes. Leave this task to me in the future. Don't worry. - Thank you. - Yes. Wan Yue, tell the Imperial Kitchen that I'm now pregnant so my food has to be more bland. Yes. Greetings, Your Highness. Did you notice that Concubine Xi has been seeing Qing Chuan a lot recently? Of course she is! Qing Chuan is very popular with His Majesty. Which concubine won't want to curry favour with her? It's too bad for Concubine Xi since Qing Chuan doesn't give a hoot about her. Why? Think about it. Qing Chuan is together with the 8th prince. Concubine Xi didn't have a son so she supported the 8th prince. So, naturally Qing Chuan would have her in mind. But now that she'll have a son of her own, she will definitely help her own son. Why will Qing Chuan be on her side then? I heard that Qing Chuan has been visiting Cheng Qian Palace recently to see the 8th prince's biological mother, Consort Liang. From what I see, Consort Liang is going to make a comeback. When that happens, we have to curry favour with Qing Chuan. That's right. What are you talking about? We deserve death. We deserve death... She wants to make a comeback? It's not that easy. - I was so frightened. - I was so frightened. Greetings, 13th Prince. Splendid. It was hard on the two of you. Thank you, 13th Prince. Let's go. Is anyone around? You don't seem like a woman from here. You seem like... Like what? Nothing. I'm hungry. Where's the food? Oh, dear. It got a little dirty. It's okay. It will make one less prone to sickness. Hey! This wasn't prepared for you. It's for Consort Liang. Is there any other concubine here other than me? I deserve death. Please pardon me. I'm really happy that you brought me food. Why would I punish you? Here, take a seat. Your Highness, I'll take my leave first. Wait a moment. Have you and the 8th prince gotten married? No. It's okay. No matter how long it takes, you'll still end up getting married anyway. I'd love to eat sweet and sour pork ribs. Remember to bring me some next time you come. That old woman has been kept away in isolation for so many years. Yet she still wants to come out and cause trouble. She's too hopeful. That isn't right. Qing Chuan is so smart. Why will she forsake me and choose her? Is it because of the child I'm carrying? No, I can't lose my calm. If I fell for a trick, it will all be too late. - Wan Yue, let's go back. - Yes. Your Highness, should we stop her? Forget it. We're both aware of this inside our hearts. If we brought it to light, our relationship will take a dive. Qing Chuan, I'm devoted to helping you and the 8th prince so that I'll have someone to depend on when I get old. But you're treating me like this. All right. Since you betrayed me first, don't blame me for doing the same. Wait and see. I'll definitely make you both regret this. I definitely will. My beloved, what is the matter? My nausea has been acting up a lot these few days. I don't have an appetite for anything. How will that do? Even if you can take the hunger, the child cannot. You have to eat something. Here, eat this. When Qing Chuan was at Chu Xiu Palace in the past, she always managed to prepare tasty food for me. I've been quite picky about food these few days due to my lack of appetite. That's an easy issue to solve. We can just get her to come over. That won't do, Your Majesty. Her Highness' appetite comes at inconsistent timings. Sometimes it comes before mealtimes. Sometimes she can last until midnight. Qing Chuan lives at the Qian Qing Palace. If she were to keep shuttling about, her body won't be able to take it. Let's transfer her back then. She'll go back after you've given birth. How can we do that? She's the emperor's palace maid. It's okay. What's important is for you to carry the child without worries. Have a safe delivery for my little prince. Thank you for your favour. Get up quickly. Be careful. Here, take a seat. You're only back here temporarily to take care of Her Highness. Why not just stay in your old room? I still have things to do. I'll leave first. Why are you back? Actually, it takes a month to inspect the waterways. But five days is already too long a duration for me. So I sneaked back secretly. Five days? Hasn't it been eight days since you left? I rode for three days and three nights, tiring out two horses. I have not an ounce of strength left in me now. Why? Dumb woman... Do you have a heart? Wasn't it all for you? So that I can see you faster... Oh... Is there any difference if you came back earlier or later? In any case, I won't be responsible if you fall ill because of the rush home. You! What? You're tired? Then hurry on back and rest. I have matters to take care of. I'm leaving. I'm utterly exhausted. I cannot take another step. Stay here and keep me company while I rest. - Just for a little while. - People will see. Because of me, this person rode for three days and nights. He must be worn out from these past few days. Am I that important? Am I worth doing this for? How should I treat him? - Qing Chuan. - Yes. - Serve me some tea. - Yes. - Harder. - Yes. Even harder. - Qing Chuan. - Yes? I will bathe and change clothes now. Your Highness. I don't want to eat this. Take it away. Yes. - Qing Chuan! - Yes? - Qing Chuan. - Yes? Yin'e, you don't seem to realize... The place 8th Brother and I went to - is very impressive. - Is it? - Help me walk outside. - Yes. Your Highness. Your Highness! - Your Highness, are you all right? - Concubine Xi! Are you all right, Your Highness? 8th Prince. Please help me back to Chu Xiu Palace. 9th Prince, please send for an imperial physician. - Yes. - Come, Your Highness. Your Highness, slowly. Your Highness, walk slowly. All of you may leave. I have something to discuss with 8th Prince in private. - Your Highness, your injury... - I know my own health well. Before our discussion ends, nothing will happen. All of you, leave. - Yes. - Yes. - Your Highness. - I'm fine. Do I not appear well? Your Highness, then just now, you... I was merely trying to make one point clear to you. Qing Chuan is at my mercy. If I so much as wave my little finger, she will die in the blink of an eye. - What exactly do you want? - 8th Prince... I've always held you in high regard. Although I am currently expecting, the gender of my child is unknown. It also remains to be seen whether I can depend on this child after he comes of age. Thus, I've reached the conclusion that for my peace of mind, you must ascend the throne. However... Consort Liang currently stands between us. How is this related to my mother? Of course this is related to her. There can only be one empress dowager. It's not a simple task to assist your ascension to the throne. If she takes the prize while we're busy fighting, how could I possibly bear it? So Your Highness's meaning is... It's very simple. you just need to tell His Majesty that you will sever all ties with Consort Liang, and intend to pass the title to me. Then Qing Chuan will be safe from all harm here with me. No. You refused without even deliberating. There is no greater debt than what a son owes his mother. There's no need to deliberate. Do you have no concern for Qing Chuan's safety? Anyone who dares to touch Qing Chuan will have to reckon with me! If Qing Chuan dies, then I will die with her. Fine. You prefer hard tactics over soft ones. Farewell! Let's go. 8th Brother. What did Concubine Xi say to you? - Why are you so angry? - What happened? 8th Brother, the imperial physician is here. Where's Concubine Xi? Is she all right? The imperial physician will be of no help. I believe that woman's illness is incurable. Yes. 8th Brother, what happened? Concubine Xi is fine. She merely wants to use Qing Chuan to blackmail me and force me to sever all ties with my mother. How could that be? 8th Brother, in my opinion, that may be a valid plan. Currently, Concubine Xi is in favor. Let's appease her for the time being. When you're seated on the throne, it will be up to you to decide who will be empress dowager. I agree with 9th Brother's words. 8th Brother, your mother, Consort Liang, never looked after you even as a child. That's why you feel such resentment towards her. This time, you might as well... I won't. I absolutely cannot do such a thing. Then what about Qing Chuan? I will protect her. Let's go. 9th Brother, what should we do now? Currently, Qing Chuan is in Concubine Xi's hands. In other words, that means there is no longer a spy close to the emperor. And Concubine Xi is in favour at the moment. There's really no benefit to opposing her. Since 8th Brother doesn't want to play the role of an unfilial son that sin... is left for me to commit in his place. Imperial Physician, is the child in my womb still healthy? Please do not worry, Your Highness. All is well. - Move aside. - You cannot enter. - 9th Prince, 10th Prince, you cannot enter! - Move aside. Your Highness. - Greetings, Your Highness. - Greetings, Your Highness. - You both may leave. - Yes. What brings the two princes here so urgently? You're even ignoring court rules. Your Highness, I have a few words to say to you. Speak. I am well aware of what Your Highness has in mind. But 8th Brother is thin-skinned. He fears being stabbed in the back. Thus, there are matters that he cannot openly address. How about if I act as his representative? That is a worthy suggestion. Good. Then I ask Your Highness to await my good news. In this world, who wouldn't want to be emperor? What are you looking at? When you enter Chu Xiu Palace, you'd best leave your ears at the door. Do you not know this simple rule? - Yes. - Yes. Yin Si. What do we do? What do we do? How about we inform the emperor about the current situation? No. She's currently expecting His Majesty's child. Even if Father believes our words, he'll still have to take her condition into consideration. Then what should we do? I don't want to die. And I don't want you to cut your ties with your mother just for me. - Let's leave. - Where to? Anywhere would be fine, as long as we leave this place. Qing Chuan, don't worry. I will not let you suffer any hardship. I'm not afraid of hardship. I am afraid you will suffer hardship. You must understand that life out there isn't as easy as life in the palace. But it is not scary like in the palace. You might need to do manual labor. I practice kungfu everyday. That's no different from manual labor. And there are no fancy clothes and no delicious food. My favorite food are Princess Bing Yue's homemade dishes. Furthermore... It doesn't matter what lies ahead, I am prepared to endure it. The only thing I am afraid of is... you might not want to go with me. I'll leave with you. The palace has left me with nothing but bad memories. However, the memories you have given me... aren't bad. So if I were to choose between this palace and you... I'd choose you. - Really? - Yes. That's wonderful, so wonderful. So wonderful! Concubine Xi's words today were vicious, but I suspect that in the short-term, she won't be too hard on you. You hurry back and pack your belongings. Late tonight, I'll bring the identification plate and leave the palace with you. Qing Chuan. I definitely won't allow you to suffer. I believe you. Hurry. This is so heavy. Hurry and lend me a hand. Greetings, 13th Prince. Stop talking. Come and help me carry this. This... The emperor's birthday banquet will be held in a few days. I especially ordered this excellent alcohol from outside the palace. I want to give him a surprise, that's why I don't want people to know. We're meeting at night anyway, so I have time to help him. - Where are you taking this? - Kun Ning Palace. Few people go there. No one will notice. - All right. - Come. [Kun Ning Palace] - Just set it down here. - Isn't this the deceased empress's palace? Entering this place results in punishment by flogging. That's why it's the safest place. Not even the cleaning maids come here. Who would guess that I'd keep the alcohol hidden here? Let's carry it inside. - What's the matter with you? - My back won't seem to straighten. You help me carry it. I can't carry all of this myself. Just carry it a bit and then drag it a bit and you'll be able to manage. All right, then. 13th Prince! 13th Prince! Why have you locked the door? Let me out! I recommend you don't shout. If someone hears you, you'll be in trouble. I just want you to see one person in there. After that, I'll come back and release you. Who do you want me to see? 13th Prince! 13th Prince! Let me out! Let me out! Where is she? I've retired here for many years and haven't offended anyone. Why do you want to kill me? - You're Yin Tang. - Your Highness recognizes me? When you were little, you were seriously ill. The Lama said you must wear a silver bracelet. I personally placed the silver bracelet you're wearing on your arm. Tell me. Why do you want to kill me? Your Highness, it wasn't my idea. Everything I'm doing is for 8th Brother's sake. What's happening to 8th Prince? 8th Brother fell in love with one of Concubine Xi's palace maids. Now Concubine Xi is using this maid's life to blackmail 8th Brother. 8th Brother must sever all ties with you and acknowledge Concubine Xi as his mother. Otherwise, she will kill that palace maid. 8th Brother is a passionate and sentimental person. Of course he adamantly refused. He's unwilling to watch the person he loves die. But he also refuses to adopt a traitor for a mother. I don't have the heart to see 8th Brother so conflicted. Thus, I came up with this plan. You think that my death will resolve this issue? If in the future, if she once again uses that palace maid to blackmail Yin Si and force him to do other things, will you continue to shield Yin Si? I am stupid. Your Highness, please enlighten me. I have been in seclusion for over 20 years, because I feared this day would come. Yet, I still cannot avoid it. Never mind. It's impossible to fight destiny. And 8th Prince is my only son. It makes sense for me to help him. You all want a battle? Alright, then I'll fight this battle against you. Yin Tang, you come with me. I'd like to see how capable these demons are. Yes. 9th Brother! 9th Brother! It's bad, really bad! You haven't properly greeted Consort Liang. - Greetings, Your Highness. - Rise. You must be Yin'e. When I moved into this palace, you weren't born yet. I cannot believe you're fully grown now. Yin'e, what has caused you to become so flustered? 8th Brother took the badge of authority and plans to run away with Qing Chuan. - What? - Where are they now?! - I know where they are. - Take me there! Yes, Your Highness. 13th Brother. - 13th...? - It's you? It's me. And what of it? You think the situation will change if you do this? The only result is my dislike for you will grow. What did you say? Clarify what you just said. I don't want to talk to the likes of you. Let me go. Let go! - Why are you laughing? - You claim you want to oppose me. Yet, you don't even have the courage to face me. If I were you, I would take advantage of this opportunity. You might even find out some information. Or you might be able to kill me. I'm not as despicable as you. Let me go. Let me go! Let go! Bite down. Why aren't you biting? Just go ahead and kill me. Lunatic. From the very first day I met you, I completely lost my mind. What a touching expression. If I didn't already see through your intentions, perhaps I would believe you. But Su Yan has already died. Her death was a reminder to me, that all of this is fake. It's all fake! You're very cold. As cold as ice... There's no way to warm you up. It wasn't easy for me to come to the decision to forget you. Why won't you let me go? I'm saying I didn't. Do you believe me? I don't believe you. I have no grudges with 13th Prince. Why did he trick me into coming here? I didn't! I really didn't! What do I have to do to make you believe me? You'd have to die. All right. I'll fulfill your wish. 8th Prince, the night curfew will begin shortly. If you leave the palace at that time, you won't be able to return, even with the identification plate. Just wait a little. Just wait a little. Qing Chuan, Qing Chuan, do you refuse to leave with me because you don't have faith in me? But do you know how dangerous it is for you to stay in the palace? Mother. - Greetings, Mother. - What are you all staring at? When you see Consort Liang, quickly greet her! Greetings, Your Highness. - All of you, rise. - Thank you, Your Highness. Yin Si... Mother won't allow you to leave. Mother, you know about it? Do you think leaving the palace will solve all your problems? You are wrong. In every corner of the world, the strong prey on the weak. Rather than running and hiding for the rest of your life and being poor, why don't you stay here and fight against destiny? I'm sorry, Mother. I really can't promise you. Mother is begging you, please. If you don't think of yourself, at least consider the one you love as well as your future generations. Yin Si. Mother. Please rise. I promise you... I won't leave. Even if the whole world had tried to stop me from leaving, I would have the courage to leave the palace. But she didn't come, and I don't even have the strength to cross this gate. I won't kill you. Why? You don't have the heart? If I kill you, I'll owe you a life. It's not worth it. How ironic. You're the one who taught me to believe. But now you no longer believe. Why? Why?! See? I'm still in your heart. Even if you deceive everyone else, you still cannot deceive yourself. Who is it? Who dares to cause a commotion in Kun Ning Palace? 4th Brother and Qing Chuan? - Qing Chuan? - Let's go see. What is happening here? 9th Prince, 4th Prince and Miss Qing Chuan trespassed in the deceased empress' Kun Ning Palace. I am only handling this according to court rules. Please forgive me, 9th Prince. Your Highness. That Qing Chuan is the Qing Chuan who was to elope with Yin Si? Yes. I thought she was a kind, gentle, and obedient child. But in fact she is highly skilled at trickery. On the night she was to elope with 8th Prince, she still found time to secretly meet with 4th Prince. This woman cannot be underestimated. This won't do. I cannot allow her to be with Yin Si. I cannot allow it! The Internal Affairs Department reported just now that Yin Zhen and Qing Chuan went to the deceased empress' palace. I thought Qing Chuan was connected to Yin Si? Why is she now being linked with Yin Zhen? Lately, the emperor's impression of Yin Si has been improving more and more. And Yin Ti hasn't returned. What happens to Qing Chuan is irrelevant, but if Yin Zhen is implicated as well, then there will be no one to compete against Yin Si. Your Majesty, perhaps it's a misunderstanding. It started because I remembered your birthday banquet is approaching. I thought of having a new dragon robe made for you. But after reviewing many options, none were suitable. Then I remembered that the deceased empress once painted many different patterns that were lovely. Therefore I asked Yin Zhen to record them for me. As for Qing Chuan, perhaps they encountered each along the way. I issued a decree that no one may enter Kun Ning Palace without my permission. Are you blatantly disobeying my orders? Please do not be angry, Your Majesty. I was carried away by the deceased empress' deep affection for you. She painted so many patterns. I just wanted to see what they would look like on you. Unfortunately, she passed away before she could realize her dream. Thus, I only wanted to fulfill the deceased empress' final wish. - Rise. - Yes, Your Majesty. I understand your good intentions. I am being overly sensitive. As soon as the deceased empress is mentioned, I lose control of my emotions. I understand. Your Majesty is a sentimental and passionate person. Otherwise, you wouldn't have left Kun Ning Palace vacant all these years after the empress passed away. Also, Consort Liang has been so disobedient. Yet, because she resembles the deceased empress, regardless of her numerous wrongdoings, you are always so lenient with her. - Why are you mentioning her for no reason? - I deserve to be punished. I spoke too quickly and forgot the rules. All these years, I searched for someone who resembled the deceased empress. But even if there's a resemblance, so what of it? No matter what, she's still not the empress. I'm merely deceiving myself. Your Majesty. Your Highness. Bad news. Bad news. - What has you all flustered? - Your Majesty. Your Highness. An eunuch from the Imperial Garden just reported that Consort Liang dressed in her best garments and is preparing to jump into the river. What?! Beyond the window, the sun sets and dusk gradually approaches. Locked inside this splendid house, no one sees these sorrowful tear stains. The courtyard is vacant and lonely. The spring landscape begins to fade away. Pear blossoms blanket the ground. Heartlessly and cluelessly, the door is firmly closed. Pear blossoms blanket the ground. Consort Liang! Heartlessly and cluelessly, the door is firmly closed. Consort Liang! Step down first. We can talk it over. I feel so weary. I don't want to anger Your Majesty anymore. I will go to heaven and pray for you there. I will pray for your health and longevity. No! Consort Liang! Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty...! My beloved, I forbid you to die. Quickly! Rescue the emperor! - Rescue the emperor! - Someone come! I forbid you from dying. I've already lost the empress. I can't bear to lose you too. My beloved, you must not die. Rescue the emperor! Your Majesty, Consort Liang only ingested some water. Her condition is not serious. - Li De Quan. - Yes. - See the imperial physician out. - Yes, Your Majesty. I beg your leave. What distresses you to such a degree that you sought death? I have lived in the forbidden palace for nearly twenty years. At all times, I had only one thought in my mind. I longed for Your Majesty to appear and provide me with a way out.