💖 La chica fue obligada a casarse con un condenado a muerte, ¡sin saber que era el emperador!

💖 La chica fue obligada a casarse con un condenado a muerte, ¡sin saber que era el emperador!

The Song family is holding a silk ball toss to choose a husband! Come try for the beautiful maiden! Look, look! They’re tossing the embroidered ball! I’ve been reborn. In my past life, I tossed the embroidered ball first and chose Chen Huizu. After that, I was respected because of my husband. I was granted a noble title. I was admired by all. But my dear sister, Song Yufei, because she envied my honorary status, she killed me with her own hands. This is seven years ago. The day I tossed the ball to choose a husband. Oh dear! My daughter, whether our Song family can turn things around all depends on your ball toss this time. Let’s see if you can find a good husband. What are you waiting for? Hurry up and toss the ball! Show your sister how it’s done. This time, I spread the word well in advance. Look now, standing below, there are either wealthy young men or scholars with excellent achievements. Whichever of you sisters chooses the better husband, with a good family and bright future, I’ll reward handsomely as your father. Chen Huizu, in my last life, for you I spent all my fortune to pave your way. Now that I have another chance, I’ll never repeat my mistakes. This time, I’ll go first. Could it be… Song Yufei has been reborn too? Oh no, I missed it. Oh! That’s the heir of the richest man in Xijing— Chen Huizu! Quick, quick, quick! Invite him up! Please, come up! Song Yufei, so you plan to marry Chen Huizu. My dear, you’ve really chosen a fine husband. That’s right! I’ve heard that Young Master Chen not only comes from a good family, but is also very learned. He has a brilliant future ahead. Young Master Chen, what are you laughing at? Song Yuwei, your manners in front of an honored guest… This is really improper! Sister, are you jealous because I got a good husband by tossing the ball? So mad you can’t think straight? Being upset won’t help, you know. The rules for the ball toss were set long ago. Whoever tosses the ball gets that husband. I’m just happy, my sister found a great husband, that’s all. How could I be mad? Song Yuwei, this time I won Chen Huizu. The noble lady title is mine now. Just get ready to stay under my shadow forever. A fickle husband, mean in-laws… Song Yufei, marrying into the Chen family won’t be easy. Song Yuwei, since your sister’s chosen Young Master Chen, the husband you pick next— his family better not be weaker! Otherwise, how will our Song family keep face? That’s right. Don’t pick a poor husband and embarrass our Song family! Over here! Throw it to me! Oh, sister, how could you toss the ball to a condemned criminal as a husband? That’s someone His Majesty personally sentenced to execution. How could you toss the ball to him? Are you trying to rebel? Head Guard Li, I’m sure this young lady made a mistake. Please don’t give her trouble. Miss, your embroidered ball. This is exactly the condemned prisoner Song Yufei chose last time but refused to marry. That husband. Since in this life I don’t want to be hurt by men again, this condemned criminal suits me just fine. Sister, you really were careless this time! How could she throw the silk ball To a death row prisoner? What do we do now? Cancel the engagement? If we do that, Not only will all of Rongcheng Laugh at our Song family, We’ll be known for breaking our word, And Father will lose all his dignity! Exactly. Our Song family Would become the mockery Of the entire capital. Song Yuwei! You, you, you— You’re just— You’re going to be the death of me! You little troublemaker! Look at you, you just Want to upset the master. Who said I’m calling it off? I’ll marry him. Never thought that before His Majesty Ordered my death as Crown Prince, I would meet such A devoted woman. If I escape this disaster, I’ll treat her well. Officer, They say it’s better to tear down ten temples Than ruin one marriage. Please, Sir, let him stay one night So we can complete the wedding. Just one night. Just one night. This condemned man used to be Someone of status. One night, that’s not much to ask. For your sake, I’ll let this unlucky guy Stay one night. Besides, My brothers and I get to enjoy some wedding wine. Let’s go. Miss Song, She really is extraordinary. She actually agreed To marry a doomed man. Yeah, Miss Song is something else. Master Song, You have a wonderful daughter. There are so many girls in this city, But besides Miss Song, Who would agree To marry a convict? Really admirable, truly. Marrying a convict, And still so arrogant! Song Yuwei, we’ll be watching you. In this life, I’ll outshine you for sure. Song Yufei, I hope you get what you wish for in this life. Second Miss Song is getting married! Her dowry— A hundred taels of gold and five shops Plus a thousand acres of the best irrigated land! What a grand ceremony! Look at Second Miss Song’s Dowry, So generous! But why is it only for Second Miss Song? What about the eldest Miss Song? Where is she? Eldest Miss Song is getting married! Her dowry— A bolt of white cloth and a straw mat. Sister, That dowry really suits you. After all, you’re marrying a condemned man. No use for gold or shops anyway. But this white cloth and straw mat, Will come in handy. Father, If I remember right, Those gold, shops, And fields, Were left to me by Mother As my dowry. She passed away, So that dowry became Song family property. How to use it Is up to me. Yufei is marrying The son of the richest man. If dowry is thin, It would shame our Song family. As for you, You’re marrying a convict. White cloth for mourning clothes, Straw mat for wrapping a body. Couldn’t be a better match. This Ye family truly deserves to be The wealthiest in town. Look at this wedding procession, So grand! Second Miss Song is so fortunate. Unlike the eldest Miss Song, Not only marrying a convict, But with such a poor dowry. She’ll have a hard life ahead. Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, Your son-in-law greets you. Make way, make way! Good son-in-law, You’re finally here! Yufei and I have been waiting for so long! The lucky hour is almost here, It’s time to get in the sedan. Thank you, husband, for your effort. I’m sorry. I don’t have much money with me. I can only keep you here for one more night. Miss, our meeting was by chance. Your gold bangle must have cost a lot. Letting me live one more night is kindness enough. How could I ask for more? What crime did you commit? My father, the emperor, sentenced me, the crown prince, to death. Probably so my younger brother could take the throne. I’m already a dead man. I shouldn’t drag this lady into these royal disputes. Miss, please take the marriage contract back. It’s not signed yet. We’re not husband and wife. A woman can’t marry two men. How could that be right? Don’t worry. As long as you sign the contract, even if you die, I, Song Yu-wei, in this life, will only ever have you. Why put yourself through this? Is it because I’m just not good enough so you don’t want to marry me? It’s your turn. So your name is Xiao Han. That name sounds so familiar. Let’s just get married already. First bow to Heaven and Earth. Second bow to the parents. Bow to each other as husband and wife. Time for the nuptial wine. It’s just a wedding, so why is my heart beating so fast? No, something’s wrong with this wine. This wine is drugged. Let’s go. It’s time to leave. Yu-wei, if there’s a next life, I’d rather be an ordinary man and spend my life with you. Song Yu-wei, that wine last night tasted pretty good, right? That wine, you drugged it. That’s right. Now that your purity is gone, there’s no way you can marry higher. But I’ll step over you and marry into the Chen family. Look at this jewelry, look at this bangle, they’re all Chen family’s bride price. And all this should’ve been yours. Ha! Money and jewels are just things. What’s the use of them? All I wanted was one night of sincerity and freedom for my future. That’s enough for me. The time has come. Execute. Who dares harm the Crown Prince? Stop them! Kill the Crown Prince! Go! Forgive me for arriving late, Your Majesty. Please have mercy, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince poisoned the former emperor and forged an imperial edict to seize the throne. Please, Your Majesty, raise an army to restore order, and avenge the late emperor. My father was poisoned? So that means the decree sentencing me to death was a fake. Spare me, Your Highness. I was forced into this. This is the Crown Princess’s bracelet. For her sake, please, spare my life. I didn’t want to kill you, but since you mentioned Yu-wei, for her safety, I can’t let you live. Raise an army. Restore order. Raise the army, restore order! Bring stability! Restore order! Restore order! Yu-wei, wait for me. Very soon, I will give you this entire land as my wedding gift. I’ll let you enjoy all the honor in the world. Long live the Emperor! Long live! Long, long live! Chen Huizhu, you’re the son-in-law of the Song family of Xijing, right? Confer Mrs. Chen Huizhu the title of First-rank Lady. Chen Huizhu, Marquis of Rewarded Virtue. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generous grace. Alright, you may leave now. Your Majesty Chen Huizu is a remnant of the former dynasty Why? Because he is Yuwei’s brother-in-law After seven years of battle I can finally go back to see Yuwei Lost quite a lot again this month So many things have changed in this life How did the last emperor’s crown prince suddenly appear, invade the capital, and even become emperor? Did my rebirth cause this? But I didn’t do anything, just some business deals. Hey, Xiaobao Shouldn’t you be in school at this hour? Teacher said tuition fees went up If we don’t pay more, we all have to go home and study ourselves Xiaobao, it’s my fault I’m sorry, son Mom, everyone says I’m an orphan No one plays with me When is dad coming back? Xiaobao Remember what I told you before? Your father is a true dragon in the heavens He’s always out there fighting evil But whenever we’re in danger he’ll appear on colorful auspicious clouds Mom, you’ve said that for years Dad still hasn’t come back Is he really dead? Is the young miss home? Miss, Miss Lin just received her royal title And it’s also the master’s 50th birthday Madam asks you to return home Mom, those people in the Song family all look down on us Don’t go The Song family has kept my mother’s dowry for so long without giving it to me I’ll take this chance to ask for it I can handle a hard life That’s fine But I can’t let Xiaobao suffer Go back and tell father I’ll be there Hyah! Your Majesty What is it? Good news, Your Majesty! I just found out Her Majesty has a son He’s exactly six years old this year A son? My son? If Yuwei could raise this child she surely had a lot of help from her parents Go to the Song family again Prepare generous gifts Yes, sir Wait Pass down my orders The army is to proceed as usual I’ll go ahead first I just can’t wait to see Yuwei Giddy up! Oh! Isn’t this my sister who married a dead man? Haven’t seen you in years How’ve you been? Pretty good Thank you for asking, sister But you, you’ve been married into the Chen family all these years Spent a lot of nights alone, haven’t you? Who knows how Song Yuwei lived in the past life? That useless Chen Huizu was always out partying, and his deadbeat mother never behaved either Humph Aiya, ha ha ha ha Our great hero of the Song family is back! Come, come, come Quick, go burn incense for our ancestors and tell them the good news Yufei, you really married well First class title Which woman in our Song family has ever had such status? Yufei, you’ve really brought great honor to our Song family Exactly At such a young age to be granted the title of First Lady From now on, our Song family’s relatives and friends will all count on you Father! Song Yuwei Today is the day I am granted my royal title, and it’s also Father’s grand birthday. And you bring this worthless thing as a gift? You unfilial daughter! You married a convict, and never returned home—fine. But this is your gift? Who are you trying to disgust? Master, I told you— this Song Yuwei, she’s nothing but an ungrateful wolf. A white-eyed wolf. Sister-in-law, are you living so poorly all these years, that you can’t even spare a coin for a gift? This is my birthday present for today. Since we’re relatives after all, just kneel down and beg me, and I’ll count you in on this gift. And let me tell you quietly, I’m now the Marquess of Virtue personally appointed by His Majesty. Why not— just follow me instead? All these years, if Father hadn’t been seizing my late mother’s dowry, would I have no money for a gift? If only Father returned my mother’s dowry, I’ll be sure to repay you with a grand gift. Hmph. As children, even if you have no money, shouldn’t you sell everything you have to show your filial piety on your father’s birthday? Right? I think you’re just unfilial! Imperial edict from His Majesty! The Song family has greatly cared for Miss Song, so a generous reward is granted. This is a gift from His Majesty to the eldest Miss of the Song family. Not for the second daughter. The person giving the gift said, it’s for the eldest Miss. She’s given birth to an orphan with a condemned man— how could she know His Majesty? How could His Majesty possibly give her such a generous gift? Yufei is now a lady of the highest rank, and has brought great honor to the Song family! No matter who this money was for, as head of the household, I’ve decided to give it to Yufei! All the clan elders know, all these years, the Song family has been living off my late mother’s dowry. After I married off, I’ve asked many times. But every time, Father said there was no money. Now that there’s money, shouldn’t it be returned? You— Since Father has no objection, I’ll be taking the money. That money is mine! Mine! Guards! Drag this woman outside for me! Lock her up! Let go of me! With me, a Lady of the Highest Rank here, you, wicked woman, have no right to speak! Let go of my mother! Xiaobao, what are you doing here? Didn’t I tell you to wait outside? Xiaobao wants to protect Mom. Today is a big celebration for the Song family! How could we let an orphan like you make a scene? Guards! Throw this orphan out of here! Let go! Xiaobao has Song family blood too. Why do you get to kick him out? Who said you could speak? You don’t even know who your father is. You disgrace the Song family’s bloodline. And you treat him like a treasure? Who said I don’t know who my father is? My father is Xiao Han! I’m Xiao Han’s son! Nonsense! You dare sully the reigning emperor’s name? You’re looking for death! I won’t let you touch Xiaobao! Seize her! Let go of me! Yuwei You must wait for me Wait for me Giddy up! No! Stop hitting! I’m not a bad person Please stop hitting me Stop, please! My father is Xiao Han I’m not a bad person Xiao Bao My father’s name really is Xiao Han I’m not a bad person Little brat Little brat How dare you Offend the emperor’s name Do you want to bring disaster On our whole family? Father Xiao Bao’s father really Is called Xiao Han He truly was the one I chose With my embroidered ball, father! Silence! Your convict husband Was beheaded The day after your wedding! This boy, Who knows who you were with To give birth to him I did not! Elders of the clan Offending the emperor’s name Is a serious crime Song Yuwei Is shameless I propose She be expelled from the clan And this brat Be beaten to death on the spot To avoid future trouble No! No! Unbelievable, Song Yuwei has brought shame to our clan! A woman like her Is not worthy to be part of the Song family I did not! My husband and I Gave birth to him! Mother Mother! Don’t! You want your mother’s memorial tablet? Alright Beg me As long as you kneel and beg me, I’ll let you keep Your mother’s memorial tablet I can even allow your son’s Name to be entered in the Song family records Beg me I want you to Beg me No! I beg you Song Yufei Are you being serious? Of course I am the wife of a top official I keep my word If you kneel and beg me, Your son can cast off his lowly status And never be called A bastard again Mother Mother, don’t! Don’t! Sister I’m begging you Hahaha Song Yuwei Finally, The day has come Where you have to beg me! Louder I can’t hear you Alright I’m begging you Please spare my mother’s tablet I’m begging you Have mercy on my Xiao Bao I’m begging you Please let him be entered into the Song family records I’m begging you, I’m begging you I beg you Alright Then tell me, Do you admit to cheating with another man? I did not! Keep hitting her No! I did! I did! Alright? I did! Sigh What a disgrace Father, Mother Clan elders Our Song family is a noble and respectable clan Someone like Song Yuwei, Who disgraces herself, How should we handle her? Song Yuwei Has disgraced our family Her crime is immense Servants! Enforce the family law! Everyone in the Song clan Who brings shame to the family Must kneel before the brazier For the time it takes one incense stick to burn Only when the incense burns out can you atone for your sins. What right do you have to punish me with family law? Because I am a first-rank Lady of Honor. A Lady of Honor. And you are nothing but someone who disgraces our family by having illicit affairs with strangers. As long as you accept the family punishment, I promise I will keep my word. Mother, please don’t! Fine. Song Yufei! If you break your promise, I won’t let you go even as a ghost! Ah! Mother! Mother! Ha ha ha! The incense is all burned out, it’s done. Xiaobao! Bad people! You are all bad people! Little brat. Come here. Xiaobao! Xiaobao! Xiaobao! Please let my Xiaobao go! I’m begging you! Xiaobao! Xiaobao! Song Yuwei, don’t be too sad. I’ll send you down to join them soon. Take this thing with you into the afterlife! Stop! Ah! Who dares touch the mother and child? My wife! My wife! Husband! It’s me. I’m sorry I’m late. Xiaobao! Save Xiaobao, quick! Please, save Xiaobao! He’s not dead. Just fainted. Husband! How are you alive? Am I dreaming? My wife, it’s really me. I’m not dead. You’re not dreaming. Didn’t you all say Song Yuwei’s husband was a prisoner sentenced to death, and already dead? Judging by his clothes, he must come from a really good family. How could he be a death row convict? Are you the one who hurt Yuwei? That’s right. So what if it was me? Not only that, even this little brat was nearly drowned by my husband. So what can you do to me? Xiaobao! Xiaobao, don’t scare me, Xiaobao! Xiaobao, wake up! Husband, please take Xiaobao to see the doctor. Xiaobao! Xiaobao, wake up! You just wait! I’ll settle the score with you later! It’s not that easy to leave! Move! Or else— I’ll execute your whole clan. You talk big for a death row convict. Who do you think you are? I am, in fact— Cough, cough, cough— Xiaobao! Song Yufei, have them stand aside first. Everything that happened today— all of it— I’ll pretend none of it ever happened. I won’t call the officials. Arrest me if you want. But let him see the doctor. I’m begging you. Call the officials to arrest me. So you’re afraid of the law. Go arrest yourself, then. And you, death row convict, you should stay in your rat hole and just barely get by. How dare you show your face? Guess what? If the county office finds out this death row convict is still alive, what do you think they’ll do? Husband! Wife! I’m not a death row convict, I— You’re not a convict, what are you, the emperor? Yufei, you’re a first-rank Lady of Honor, why bother talking to a convict? Take her to the authorities. A first-rank Lady of Honor… You’re Yuwei’s younger sister, Song Yufei? Yes, I am. That’s right. If I capture this condemned criminal, I’ll be rewarded for my merit. Maybe His Majesty will even reward me. A reward? You dared to insult my wife and child like this, and you still ask for a reward? You actually dare to call yourself the emperor? You’ve got guts. Planning to rebel, are you? Why are you all just standing there? This madman— Arrest him now! Wait! This man’s voice… really sounds like His Majesty. And he’s called Jian Han too. Could it be— Is he really His Majesty? Don’t tell me you all think he… really is His Majesty? If he truly is the emperor, then in his past life— seven years ago, how could he have been a prisoner? Don’t forget, he was inside the prison cart. We all saw it ourselves. Could it really be just the same name? But his voice— Good son-in-law, you must’ve heard wrong. If he’s the emperor, I’m Queen Mother of the West! True. How could a condemned man possibly be the emperor? Husband… You— My dear… I really am the emperor. How dare you pretend to be the Emperor! You’re no longer just an ordinary prisoner. This is serious. We must use force! Hurry! Everyone, go! Life or death, it doesn’t matter! Husband— Husband, take Xiaobao and go! Get out of my way! I order you all to die! Go! All of you! Ten taels silver reward! Xiao Han! Let’s see if you dare to keep resisting! Husband, don’t worry about me! Hurry, take Xiaobao and go! Don’t worry about me! No! No! Dad, Mom, look! Your eldest son-in-law— doesn’t he look cute? Yes, just like before! He is not my son-in-law! I only have one son-in-law, and that’s Chen Huizu! Yufei is the smart one. If it weren’t for you— we would’ve all been fooled by this guy! If it wasn’t for me— You and Xiaobao wouldn’t have ended up like this. I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. I’m to blame. It’s okay, don’t cry, I’m fine. It’s fine. I’ll show you fine! Don’t! My dear… You can still move? Song Yufei… I’m the one you hate. Chop me into pieces or whatever, grind my bones to ashes—fine. I beg you, please spare my husband and Xiaobao. I’m begging you. If you want to kill or torture, take it out on me! Don’t touch her! Song Yuwei, what makes you worthy of everyone’s love and respect? Are you two so in love? Then I’ll send you on your way together. Die! Stop! Get ready to die! Why are you all standing still? Go save them! Go! Chen Huizu! Save me, quick! General Xie! I— I’m the emperor’s newly appointed Marquis of Choude! We’ve met before! Sirs, you’ve got the wrong man! You should arrest him! You—what are you doing? Sister! Sister! Save me! Sister I… I’m not human I’m an animal Please ask Brother-in-law to spare me I know I was wrong Sister Sister, I know I was wrong Husband Quick, take Xiao Bao to the doctor Hurry Xie An, save him Yes My gold Are you crazy? Lord Xie is favored by the Emperor Commander of the State Going against him is suicide A top general And he still took my gold Why is he still helping Song Yuwei Against me? He’s always cared for his men This Xiao Han must be Lord Xie’s man That must be why he did it A lowly soldier Dares to be so arrogant Once General Xie leaves I’ll make Xiao Han pay Let him go Don’t hurt him Xiao Bao is fine now And you are safe too Husband Dear Xiao Bao I have to find Xiao Bao The doctor already checked him Xiao Bao just swallowed water He’s fine It’s good that he’s okay That’s all that matters I’m sorry If it weren’t for me You wouldn’t be so badly hurt How can I blame you for this? You don’t need to blame yourself But you These years You’ve suffered a lot, haven’t you? Since I ascended the throne Everyone greets me with Empty flattery Only Yuwei truly cares If I’m doing well Actually, I’m not a condemned criminal You are my husband Your status doesn’t matter What matters is you’re back Who are you? What do you want from my mother? Xiao Bao, be respectful He’s your father Father? Yes That’s me I am your father Father I missed you so much Honorable Magistrate Please help me! Oh dear Ay Madam, please don’t cry If you’re upset Tell me about it I’ll definitely Seek justice for you Hmph. Just a condemned criminal And a woman merchant. Don’t worry I can handle it Xiao Bao After we return to the capital We’ll be the most honored family In the whole country Excited? Having Mom and Dad by my side That already makes me the happiest Husband We’re just going to see your mother in the capital Why tease Xiao Bao like this? Critical illness Just last night I sent a pigeon to inform Mother That I had found Yuwei and the child Could it be joy turned to illness? Yes, she’s anxious to see you I’ll hurry ahead But Yuwei and the child… Mother’s health comes first You should go ahead Xiao Bao and I Will take our time to the capital Wait for me, Capital A few of you come with me The rest stay Be sure they arrive Safely in the capital Mom, why did Dad leave again? Will it be a long time Before we see him again? Xiao Bao, don’t worry Your father will Be back soon Madam, your things are packed Shall we leave now? Madam Song Yufei What are you doing here? You took away the gold His Majesty rewarded me with. And you’re still asking why I’m here? Take them back to the county office for questioning. How dare you! The Empress and the Crown Prince are right here. How can you be so rude? That’s an imperial token! Could they really be someone important? Everybody knows that nowadays the Emperor hasn’t married yet, let alone had children. There’s no Empress, the Crown Prince is fake, it’s all fake! But— But what? With my title as a Noblewoman, what do I have to be afraid of? What are you waiting for? Go get them! Hurry, take him away. Go, go. Stop fighting! Mother! Bring the prisoner. How dare you, criminal woman! Why don’t you kneel when you see this official? I don’t know what crime I’ve committed, so why should I kneel? But they— In broad daylight, they dared to kill innocents. As their superior, don’t you bear some blame? Is that so? Your Honor, when we were capturing this criminal woman she somehow gathered a group of thugs and resisted law enforcement. We had no choice but to use force. But you clearly— Enough! You’re still trying to argue? You refuse to kneel? Fine. I’ll beat you until you do. Bring out the punishment! I’m innocent—why should I kneel? She’s been beaten this badly yet still won’t kneel. Could it be she’s actually innocent? I heard Master Wu took bribes and is making things hard for her on purpose. Don’t you know what those constables are like? They’re all the same, a bunch of wolves in human skin. They eat people alive. If I knew it’d come to this, would I have bothered to use torture? Now, speak— where did you hide the gifts from the Song family? That day, Song Yufei used private punishment on me, left me wounded, and I don’t know where His Majesty’s reward is now. Still refusing to tell? Still trying to argue? Bring the witness! Hey, who’s that? What’s going on here? Let’s watch and see. They— Why are they allowed to sit? Shut up! Who do you think you are? How dare you put yourself on par with a titled lady and Marquis Chouguo! Your Honor, that’s the one who took the gold His Majesty rewarded me with! Please, Your Honor, give me justice! I didn’t do it! Search me if you don’t believe me. If you find it, do whatever you want with me. So, you mean you’re okay with being searched? You, a woman who had a child with a condemned criminal, can your words be trusted? Hurry up and say— where did you hide my gold? If you didn’t steal it, your husband must have. You two can’t escape responsibility. That day, he was always with me. When could he have stolen it? Can you trust the words of a convict? My husband said he was not a condemned criminal. During those seven years— Then why was he locked in a prison cart and taken to the execution ground? If he wasn’t sentenced to death, why was he executed in his previous life? And in this life, why— Vanished for seven years, never seeing the light of day. Hmph, do you still dare to argue? Give her a severe punishment! Mother! You— Who was it that forged the report and dared trick me into thinking my mother was gravely ill? It was on my orders. Stop right there. Where do you think you’re going? Since you’re fine, Mother, I’m going— I’m going— to fetch Yuwei and Xiaobao back. My son… If you want to make Song Yuwei Empress, I have nothing to say. But naming the Crown Prince concerns the very foundation of the state. You have to be careful. After all, you and her were only together for one night. How can you be sure the child is really your blood? Mother, how could you say that? Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Bad news! Xiaobao! Father, go save Mother! What happened to Yuwei? Speak! Are you going to confess or not? I’m not confessing. I am innocent. You all— You say I stole, but what proof do you have? Exactly! What evidence do you have to prove she stole anything? Evidence, evidence, evidence! You want evidence, huh? Father! You tell them. Wasn’t it her who stole our family’s rewards? Sir, fellow townsfolk, I, Song Cheng, am Song Yuwei’s biological father. You’re her real father, so of course you’ll defend her. Everyone, rest assured— As head of the Song family, how could I lie and ruin the Song family’s reputation? I testify— The Emperor’s reward to our Song family was stolen by her. By her. If her own father points her out like that, it must be true. Looks all proper on the outside, didn’t expect her to be this vile. Liar! Go to hell! I told you, I am not a liar, and I’m no thief. This time, I won’t just make sure you die without a grave, I’ll also make you hated by everyone. Father, you mean we’re driving her out of the Song family for bringing disgrace to our name? Yes. Song Yuwei, this— is our Song family’s letter of severance from you. From now on, you are no longer part of the Song family. Song Cheng, you think I want to be your daughter? Cutting ties, right? Fine. From now on, any riches or glory I get has nothing to do with your family! Hahaha! You? Riches and glory? In your next life, maybe. Hahaha! You’re just a prisoner, how can you talk about riches and glory before someone like Lady Yufei, a first rank titled lady? This is just ridiculous. Haha! Since— you say you want to cut ties with me, then your Song family forcefully took my late mother’s dowry. Shouldn’t you give me an explanation for that? Sir, the Song family claims I stole the Emperor’s reward, but all they have is words, no proof. But what about the Song family taking my late mother’s dowry? The evidence is overwhelming. Your Honor, please judge fairly. Both witnesses and evidence are present. Your Honor, please judge fairly. Stop changing the subject. Song Yuwei stole the Emperor’s gifts. The evidence is irrefutable. Please issue the order now. Exactly. Today, today we are only here to try your theft of the Song family’s treasures. Stop your nonsense. Now, the Song family’s evidence is solid. There’s no point in your excuses. Guards! Make her sign. Only a confession, how is that irrefutable evidence? I say the evidence is irrefutable, so it is irrefutable. I’ll ask you one last time, will you sign or not? I am innocent. I will not sign. Magistrate Wu, her behavior shows she has no respect for you. Guards! Torture her! Beat her! Until she signs! You pack of wolves, you vile beasts! Song Yufei. Your Honor, she’s passed out. Since she’s not speaking, she must have no objection to the charges. Guards! Make her sign. Hmm. I am innocent. I won’t sign. I won’t confess. Beaten like this, and still you won’t confess? I didn’t do it, so I won’t confess. I won’t confess. Song Yuwei, why must you always oppose me? Why won’t you just bow your head? Won’t confess, huh? Keep beating her! Beat her! Your Honor, if we keep beating her, she might die. So be it if she dies. With me, the Imperial Lady, here, what are you afraid of? Song Yufei, all you have is the title of Imperial Lady. Nothing more. Your parents see you as a tool for their rise. Your husband doesn’t care for you at all. You’re pathetic. I’m pathetic? You, a commoner beneath my feet, what right do you have to speak to me like this? Justice lies in the hearts of the people. Hearts? In this world, only those with power can control hearts. Song Yuwei, for stealing the Emperor’s gifts, the evidence is irrefutable. I hereby sentence you to public humiliation. Why are you all standing there? Didn’t you hear the Imperial Lady? Speak up! The criminal Song Yuwei, for stealing the Emperor’s gifts, the evidence is irrefutable. Her crimes are heinous. She is sentenced to public humiliation. A woman like her, morally corrupt, should be stoned to death. Stone her to death! Kill her! Kill her! Kill her! Why doesn’t anyone believe me? I’m innocent. Song Yuwei, let’s see how you act so arrogantly now. Hmph. Song Yuwei’s husband seems close to General Xie. If they find out, what if they seek revenge? Don’t worry. They won’t have a future. Daring to steal the Emperor’s gifts… She wants to kill everyone in this city! We can’t let her leave alive! Beat her! Beat her! Beat her to death! Move! Everyone move! Xie An. Forget it. Let’s take a different road. Yes. I’m not a thief. My name is Song Yuwei! Beat her! Beat her! I’m not a thief. My name is Song Yuwei! Stop! Yuwei. Xiaobao. Xiaobao is fine. Don’t worry. They have nothing to do with this. It was Song Yufei. Yuwei. Yuwei. If anything happens to you, Yuwei, I’ll have everyone in the city buried with you. You’re a condemned prisoner, how dare you boast like that! How dare you! How dare you disrespect His Majesty! His— Your Majesty! What? It’s really His Majesty! He’s the emperor? Can’t be! It really is His Majesty! Your Majesty! This has nothing to do with me! It was all Song Yufei! She colluded with Master, and brought Yu Rong and Song Cheng along! Your Majesty! They’re the ones who hurt the Empress! Not me! I have nothing to do with this! Your Majesty! Spare us, Your Majesty! Please, have mercy! It’s all— It was all Song Yufei’s orders! All her! Her instructions! Please spare us, Your Majesty! Please spare us, Your Majesty! We’re doomed now. Even after living another life, I still made the wrong choice. Song Cheng and his family, your crimes against the Empress are unforgivable. Execute them immediately! As for you— You are stripped of all your titles! Banished three thousand miles away! Ah! Ahhhhhh! Take them all away! Wait! You need to go! They want to catch you! Go now! My wife! We’re safe in the palace. Don’t worry. Don’t be afraid. We’re in the palace. Where is Xiaobao? Where is Xiaobao? My dear, you’re badly hurt. Only the imperial physician can save you. I rushed you here to the palace. Xiaobao is also here, well cared for by others. Who are you, really? Mother Empress. Why didn’t you let me kill those who hurt Yuwei? You just ascended the throne, and you start killing everywhere— What will people think of you? Besides, Song Yufei and Song Cheng are both Song Yuwei’s kin. If you kill them, maybe Yuwei won’t say anything now, but in the future, what if she grows to hate you? You always think things through, Mother. I was too impulsive. Then let Mother handle their punishment. If you know you were rash, then from now on, don’t even mention making her the Empress. Why not? You know why. She’s a commoner. How can she match an emperor? This matter is settled. But when she married me, I wasn’t an emperor. I was just a condemned prisoner on death row. Back then, if she hadn’t used this bracelet to bribe the guards, I wouldn’t have survived to meet Xie An and the others. When she came to save me, you could say this throne was given to me by her. You— Grandma, Grandma! Weren’t we going to catch butterflies? Grandma will go right now. Mother, didn’t you say Xiaobao isn’t my real bloodline? Who said Xiaobao isn’t my dear grandson? Look at his nose, eyes, and mouth— he looks just like you when you were little. Father, you’re back! Where’s Mother? Your mother is doing well. Let’s go! We’re going to catch butterflies! If you want to make her empress, that’s fine. But— you must let me test her first. Before the test is over, you must not tell her who we really are. Actually— I was General Xie’s bodyguard. Back at the execution ground, General Xie saved me. Everything that happened between us was thanks to his help. So that’s how it is. I’m forever grateful to General Xie. Please, don’t mention it. Uh… His Majesty and I— Your husband and I got along instantly. I should have helped. Uh… I still have things to do, so I’ll take my leave. If you need anything in the palace, just ask your husband. Goodbye. Life in the palace… Those from the Song family— they’ve either been exiled or sent to the Household Department to do hard labor. I thought that since you don’t have any relatives in Rong City, you might as well have a job in the palace. That way, the two of us can always be together. You… You won’t blame me for making this decision, will you? You worked so hard just so our family could be together in the palace. How could I blame you for that? There’s no reason to blame you. I’m sorry. We’re husband and wife; we’re one. Please don’t say things like that. What work has General Xie arranged for me? Is it easy? Miss, what would you like to do? This is Nanny Zhang— she manages all the palace affairs. As long as it’s not a bother to my husband or you, anything is fine. Just don’t give me any dirty or tiring jobs. This is the palace— how could we be picky with our tasks here? Didn’t they say people in the palace are always scheming? Why are Nanny Zhang and General Xie so easygoing with us? They’re treating us like we’re some kind of big shots. Well—maybe you should get back to work. Miss, please come with me. Work is important, so go on ahead. This is a gold bracelet that never leaves His Majesty’s side. This is my mother’s gold bracelet! That’s right. On the day we got married— you used it to bribe the guard to let you stay with me for a night. You gave up your gold bracelet. In the future, in the palace, as long as you have this bracelet and show it to any palace maid or guard, they will all be able to find me. Song Yuwei has been arranged. According to your orders, she’s been assigned to the Household Department to manage the candles. It’s just— even the easiest job in the palace, she still has complaints. No, no, no! That young lady is obedient and capable. It’s just that, Your Majesty, the bracelet you always wear was given to that girl. I’m worried if someone with intentions sees it, they might guess her identity. I see. Then I’ll go meet the Miss Song who His Majesty can’t forget. The new girl. These clothes, wash them clean tonight. Or you won’t get dinner. Granny Zhang only told me to take care of the candles. Washing clothes isn’t part of my duties. All newly entered palace maids have to wash clothes for three months. You’re not some noble lady. Why should you be the exception? Is there a written rule about this? Written or unwritten, a rule is a rule. Are you washing or not? A new maid like you has so many questions! If I tell you to wash, then wash. Stop talking nonsense. Do you think just because you talked to Granny Zhang she’ll look out for you? Know that these rules were set by her. Someone as kind as Granny Zhang would never make such a rule to bully newcomers. I have other things to do. Excuse me. Stop right there. What exactly are you trying to do? Are you going to wash them or not? If it’s my duty, I will never shirk it. But don’t think you can force me to do what isn’t mine. Fine. Then today I’ll teach you some rules. That’s His Majesty’s jade bracelet. How dare you! You actually stole something from the Emperor? Hand over the bracelet! This is a keepsake left to me by my mother. How could it possibly belong to His Majesty? A thief still trying to argue! Take her! Hand her over to Granny Zhang! Let go of me! This is mine! I didn’t steal it! Still talking back? Stop! This is the forbidden area of the harem. How dare you act so wildly here! Have you forgotten all the rules you were taught? Brawling in the palace, do you have no shame? They started it. We only did this because she stole His Majesty’s jade bracelet. We ask Granny to judge fairly. This is my mother’s keepsake. Enough! Give me the bracelet. How dare you! Do you know who this is? This is Granny Wang from the Imperial Household Bureau. Do as she says, whatever it is. If it’s any other task, no matter how tiring or hard, I’ll have no complaints. But this bracelet, as my late mother’s relic and proof of love between me and my husband, I cannot hand it over. Forgive me, I cannot obey. The bracelet His Majesty always carries, everyone in the palace knows. How could it be your mother’s? You dare steal the Emperor’s things, who knows what else you might do in the future. Enough, all of you! I’ll ask you one more time. Are you going to hand it over or not? Since you refuse, then kneel here. Don’t get up until you hand it over. Only then can you get up. You better refuse me. That way, I’ll have a good reason to throw you out of the palace. legitimately. Fine, fine! Then I’ll wait right here. Let’s see how long you can keep up that stubborn act. All of you, disperse. Tonight, no one is allowed to eat. Is Xiaobao asleep? Where did the Empress Dowager assign Yuwei to? Do you know? They say she was assigned to the Imperial Household Department. That little minx dared to steal His Majesty’s jade bracelet. She deserves to be punished by Matron Wang. Greetings, Your Majesty. Where is that person? Slap her. Your Majesty, spare me! Yuwei. Husband, why are you here? Who told you to kneel here? Get up first. I told her to kneel. How could you treat her like this? Who told you to come here? Leave quickly! She is the head matron of the Imperial Household Department, Matron Wang. We can’t afford to offend her. She… Matron Wang. What’s wrong with that? Fine, but I don’t know how Yuwei offended you to make you so angry. This is a big shot, a very big shot. How dare you speak to her like that? Do you have a death wish? What? Are you trying to teach me how to do my job? No, no, he wouldn’t dare. If Yuwei has offended you in any way, I apologize on her behalf. It’s late now. Let’s go rest. Are you crazy? Matron Wang. He’s just worried, not intentionally opposing you, Matron. Please don’t take it to heart. It seems she cares deeply for my son. What if I insist on taking it to heart? I see, Matron, you like this bracelet. If you spare him, I’ll give it to you. Didn’t you say this bracelet was your mother’s heirloom? Such a precious thing, why give it to me? Get up now. You’re still injured. Forget it. Just get up. I’ll keep this bracelet for now. I’ll return it to you later. Promise you won’t punish him. How dare I punish him? A son forgets his mother when he takes a wife. Matron Zhang, let’s go. Oh. If we stay here, some people might be cursing me in their hearts. Yuwei, you’ve suffered. How could you be so bold? What if the matrons refused to let it go? I’m fine. As long as you and Xiaobao are safe, I don’t care what happens to me. Your Majesty. You’re His Majesty? By His Majesty’s decree, this general accepts the order. What is His Majesty’s decree? General, announce it quickly. This person looks just like His Majesty. Because you resemble His Majesty somewhat, you are now promoted to Shadow Guard, to protect His Majesty closely. Alright. Now come with me to see His Majesty. Thank you, General. Although he’s now His Majesty’s Shadow Guard, what about his affair with the palace maid? Aren’t you going to address that? Affair? His Majesty has no concubines yet, so all us palace maids are His Majesty’s women. You were embracing him. What else would you call it? Exactly. Their indecent behavior was witnessed by all of us. How can we pretend it didn’t happen? I have a husband and child. How could I become… What about His Majesty’s decision? Thank you, General. She already admitted it. Why don’t you punish her for corrupting the harem? Enough! Come, everyone, look! The Grand General is covering for them! Corruption in the harem! What cover-up? How can you say things like that in the palace? Such foul language! Drag them out and beat them to death! It seems before, I misunderstood you. Please, Sister, spare me! Nanny Zhang, what are you all doing? Nanny Wang, please, have mercy on them. They don’t deserve to die. Are you sure you want to plead for them? If not for them, you wouldn’t have been punished to kneel for so long before. Aren’t you angry? Please, Sister, have mercy! If that’s the case, then… Nanny Wang, please spare their lives. Nobody’s perfect. Should we really take their lives over one mistake? You’re not bad. Then if that’s so, can we… Today, for her sake, I’ll let you go once. You won’t be executed, but you’ll still be punished. For the next month, you three will be in charge of washing all the laundry in the palace. Yes, ma’am. It’s getting late. Everyone, dismissed. Why are you still standing there? Do you want people to say you’re corrupting the harem too? I… It’s all right. I’ll be right there. Hey, sisters, why are you back so late today? It’s all because of that goody-two-shoes. What does it have to do with you? Go! Go draw some water for the three of us to wash our feet. Someone actually dared to pick on you three? I have an idea that can help you get back at them. Really? Let’s hear it. What do you think of Song Yuwei? I think Song Yuwei is actually pretty nice. She seems like a good match. Xiaobao heard Mom’s name! Is Mom coming to see Xiaobao? That’s right. You’ll get to see her tomorrow. You can bring her to meet Grandma. How about that? Okay! Thank you, Grandma! I knew Grandma was the best! Xiaobao, why are you here? Mom, come with me. Grandma wants to see you. Grandma? How do you have a grandma? Isn’t Grandma Dad’s mother? All right, all right, come with me. Lvping, are you all right? I’m fine. But this is what the Empress Dowager asked for. Can you deliver it for me? Mom, let’s go! Let’s see how you survive this. Xiaobao, let’s go. Let me take you to play. You’re just in time. Bring the wine over. You’ve passed my test. This bracelet is yours again. From now on, you are— You— You actually poisoned the wine! Poisoned it? I didn’t! It wasn’t me! No! Somebody help! Nanny Wang has been poisoned! Someone come, quick! Help! Protect the Empress Dowager! Call the Imperial Doctor! Get out of my way! Your Majesty It was just a few scoldings. I never expected that you would poison my wine and try to kill me. Your Majesty Someone this cruel and heartless can’t be kept alive. Drag her out and beat her to death with sticks. Your Majesty You’ve come at the right time. Let’s go. Come with me to see Yuwei. Your Majesty The Empress, she… What’s wrong with Yuwei? Nanny Zhang said Her Majesty poisoned the Empress Dowager and wants her beaten to death. Poisoned the Empress Dowager? How could that be possible? But over on that side, they say there’s evidence. The proof is solid. Could it be because she knows your true identity— Nonsense! Come with me. I want to see who dares to frame my Empress. Yes, Your Majesty. Nanny Zhang, Leave this to us. We’ll investigate if she had any helpers. And where the poison came from. The one who poisoned the wine wasn’t me. I’m being framed! You’re the one who did it. And now you’re blaming me. Guards, hit her a few times. Maybe it’ll wake her up. If I hadn’t begged for you two, you’d have died long ago. You repay kindness with evil. You’ll die a horrible death. Repay kindness with evil? Today I’ll teach you that in this palace, framing each other is how you survive. Someone like you, so soft-hearted, ought to be beaten to death and fed to the dogs. You— It’s your own stupidity, what’s that got to do with us? You can die in peace. We’ll make sure that palace guard you slept with joins you down there. Don’t hurt him! If you don’t want us to go after him, it’s simple. It all depends on what you write. Is that right? So as long as I write a confession, you’ll let him go? Yuwei. Yuwei, Yuwei! In your eyes, besides that woman, do I mean anything to you? Mother, were you really poisoned? What kind of poison was it? Is it serious? Your Majesty, Her Majesty was poisoned with aconite. Good thing the imperial doctor arrived in time just now. Otherwise, at Her Majesty’s age, I’m afraid… The imperial doctor saved my life. Is that so disappointing to you? What are you talking about? If I died, you could be together with Song Yuwei, that woman, forever and ever, right? Mother, There’s something suspicious about Yuwei poisoning you. Suspicious? Only if she killed me in front of you, would you believe it? Your Majesty, I saw with my own eyes just now— After Your Majesty drank the wine that evil woman sent, you started to feel unwell. And after that, they found aconite in the wine. If she didn’t poison it, who else could have? Impossible. Yuwei isn’t that kind of person. You can know a face, but not the heart. You’ve only known her for a few days. How could you see her snake-like nature? It’s not just you— Even I was almost tricked by her. I nearly agreed to let her in. Mother Empress, I don’t believe this. I want to see for myself. Look after the Empress Dowager for me. Your Highness. Your Majesty. What if he gets fooled by that woman again? Then what should we do? Then, don’t let them meet. This way, maybe my husband can be spared. Hurry, send this confession letter to Nanny Zhang. Since you’re so obedient, I can’t let you get your wish. Go. Bring her husband here right now. Beat them both to death. You, silly girl. What if he doesn’t come? Are you stupid? If he won’t come, trick him in. Simple as that. Just say his wife is looking for him. You have no one to blame but yourself. Let her live, don’t beat her to death yet. Wait till her husband arrives, then kill them together. Xiao Han, please, don’t come! Your Majesty, You can’t go, Your Majesty! Nanny Zhang, Don’t think just because you’ve served my mother for years that I won’t deal with you. Watch yourself! Your Majesty, If you want my life, you can take it any time. But please consider, if you let Song Yuwei go, that vicious woman, what will everyone in the court say about you, and about the Empress Dowager? About the poisoning, there’s surely something fishy going on. Once I rescue Yuwei, I’ll get to the truth. And give Mother Empress an explanation. Your Majesty. I actually wanted to keep you alive a bit longer. But, Nanny Zhang just now gave the order to get rid of you right now. But don’t worry, very soon your lover will follow you down there. Stop! Stop! Greetings, Your Majesty. He’s not the Emperor. He’s just a guard who looks just like His Majesty. How dare you insult my Empress like this? I will execute your whole clan! You really think you’re the Emperor? Calling yourself “Zhen,” are you? Let me see how a little guard can execute my whole clan. He’s really not the Emperor. The General of the State told me himself he isn’t the Emperor. Think about it. The General of the State protects the Emperor every day, always by his side. He can’t be mistaken. That is “Zhen”! You dare to impersonate the Emperor at a time like this? Men! I am the Emperor! If you don’t believe me, let Xie An, Nanny Wang, and the Empress Dowager come see me. Just now, Nanny Zhang sent an order from the Empress Dowager to kill this wicked woman immediately. If you really were the Emperor, how could you not know Mother Empress, about the poisoning incident? There’s something fishy here! Since he has nothing to say, let’s send this so-called good person who dared to hurt the Empress Dowager below first, then deal with this one who dared The man who impersonated His Majesty, Take him down to join her. What do you want to do? Don’t! Who told you to stop? Keep beating! Don’t stop until he’s dead! I’ll make you all pay for this! Oh— You still have the strength to talk? Beat him harder! As long as I’m here, No one will hurt you. You need to leave, hurry! Don’t worry about me. I’m your husband. How can I just leave you? I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. If I hadn’t delivered the wine for her, None of this would have happened to you. It’s all my fault. Were you the one who poisoned me? It’s all my fault. If I had known earlier how cruel people in the palace could be, I never would have let you enter the palace. Yuwei… Don’t! If you want to hurt my husband, You’ll have to step over my dead body first! Should we keep beating? A woman who’s so loyal and caring, could she really be so vicious? Madam Zhang is sure it was her. Do you really want to go against orders? Madam Zhang wants her dead, not the husband. It has nothing to do with my husband. I beg you, please let him go! Keep dreaming. Go on, leave. Who said you can let him go? Madam Zhang only said to beat this woman to death. She didn’t say anything about him. You, why are you just standing there? Get out, now! Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir! Go, quickly! I won’t go! Go, now! My dear, I told you, I will never leave you again. So, don’t waste your breath. Since he refuses to leave, then just beat them both to death and be done with it! If you waste any more time, and Madam Zhang finds out I haven’t finished this yet, you know what’s going to happen! You know the consequences. Listen to me, you go first. Then find someone to come save me. Get out! Did you really think that a mere guard could bring anyone important to save you? I never hoped he’d bring anyone to save me. As long as he’s safe, that’s enough. You’re about to die, what are you laughing at? Are you jealous of me? Of course you are. A person like you, who only knows tricks and scheming, how would you ever understand what it’s like to love and be loved? In this palace, there’s no love, only those who win and those who perish. Then I really pity you. I dare you to say that again! Killing is just taking a life— Why humiliate her like this? Exactly. It’s getting late. Let’s finish this up so we can report in. You actually pity her? Are you one of them? You crazy woman! You’re the one on her side! If you’re not, then just kill her right now! Here, this is her confession. Good. Now, I’d like to see how the prince will defend that woman. That Song Yuwei actually knows His Majesty. Madam Zhang, Is it done? I’ve already ordered someone to have the guard execute Song Yuwei immediately. Good. I hope my son and Little Bao won’t blame me. Grandma, Grandma! Grandma, Grandma! Didn’t you say mother would get better soon? Where is mother? Little Bao, Grandma will find you a new mother. Would that be nice? Little Bao only wants one mother. I don’t want a new one. Your Highness, that poisonous woman Song Yuwei, how is she worthy to be His Majesty’s woman? Your mother, should be gentle and virtuous, a model for all as Empress. I won’t let you insult my mother! Song Yuwei is His Majesty’s woman. So that guard really was His Majesty? Little Bao, it’s because your grandma said some harsh words about Song Yuwei, that she poisoned this wine. Tell me, isn’t she a bad person? That wine was given to Mom by someone else, what does it have to do with Mom? What? When Little Bao and Mom came here, we saw a big sister in the same outfit who twisted her ankle. Ah! Hurry, save Yuwei! My son! My son, Your Majesty! My son! Hurry, hurry, hurry! Summon the imperial doctor! The palace is heavily guarded. Who could have wounded His Majesty so gravely? Could it be remnants of the former dynasty have snuck into the palace? Then, then, then— What should we do? General Xie, quickly go and call for help to root out the traitors and protect the Emperor! Don’t panic, Your Majesty. The fake emperor’s forces were cleared out before His Majesty entered the palace. There’s no way they could get in. If it isn’t the traitors from before, then how did my son get hurt so badly? Sister, do you know something? It was Lüpíng. Lüpíng said His Majesty was a guard and wanted to get back at him, it’s not my fault! You wretched maid! You two actually dared to harm His Majesty! Who gave you such nerve? Guards! Drag her out! Beat her to death! Mercy, Madam! Have mercy! Have mercy, Empress Dowager! Spare me! Uncle Xie, wait! Little Bao! She’s the one who killed your father. Why are you speaking for her? Grandma, I’m not taking her side. Father just said we need to save Mom. I want her to lead the way. Where is Mom? Take us there—now! Yes. When you get out, if you must hate someone, hate Lüpíng, don’t hate me. Stop! Where did this kid come from? As long as I’m here, you won’t hurt my mother! Little Bao! Little Bao, why are you here? You need to go! Don’t worry about me! So you’re her child. No wonder you’re so brave! Well, well, how dare you talk back to me! Grandma said whoever dares talk to me like that in the palace will get punished! You’re in trouble! You think your grandma is the Empress Dowager? Punishments? If you don’t scram, I’ll make sure you get beaten too! Little Bao! Stop talking, you need to go! Mother, don’t be scared! Grandma and everyone will be here soon! More people are coming? No way! What if he really is someone important? What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and kill them! He’s just a child. Kids don’t know any better. I’m begging you, please let him go. Xiaobao is not a kid anymore. Xiaobao wants to protect Mom. Stop it! Don’t say any more! He’s just a little boy. We can’t bring ourselves to do it. If you can’t do it, get out of my way! I’ll do it myself. If you dare hurt us— My grandmother will— She won’t let you get away with it! You think your grandmother is somebody important? Really? What do you think I am, then? Greetings, Empress Dowager! Grandmother! Grandmother! It’s them! They were going to kill Mom and me! You have to defend us! Don’t worry, Xiaobao. Anyone who tries to hurt my daughter-in-law must die! Nanny Wang is the Empress Dowager?! She’s my mother-in-law! You’re the Empress Dowager’s daughter-in-law? So that means that guard really is… I didn’t know that I just hit His Majesty. Please, Your Grace, spare me. So you’re the ones who hit the Emperor, right? Guards, take them— Maybe we should first ask Your Grace for instructions— Yuwei— How do you think we should deal with them? Please, Your Grace, have mercy! These guards were just following orders. They even pleaded for Xiao Han and me just now. I think they shouldn’t be punished. Otherwise, who in the palace would dare do their job in the future? Your Grace, you’re truly kind and merciful. No wonder His Majesty likes her so much. Your Grace. I wanted to ask you earlier, weren’t you the Head of the Imperial Household Department? How did you become the Empress Dowager? And Xiao Han— Uh— Your Majesty the Empress, about this matter, you’d better ask His Majesty yourself. For now, let’s deal with the real culprit first. You think you can just play dead and get away? Xie An, go wake her up for me. Yes, ma’am! Ah! I’m not dead! I’m awake, I’m awake! Please, Your Grace, spare me! I already spared you once. If it weren’t for Xiaobao and the others getting here in time, you would have beaten me to death by now. I’m a beast! I’m trash! Please, Your Grace, have mercy! Enough! Stop using these same old tricks. It’s disgusting to watch. So sickening. Nanny Zhang, typically, when someone frames another in the palace, how is it usually handled? Normally, for framing people in the palace, after eighty blows with a paddle, they’re exiled from the palace. But she framed Your Grace and attacked His Majesty— at the very least, she should be torn apart and her whole clan executed. No need to wipe out her clan. Just send her on her way. It wasn’t just me! Hongye and Huanglian were involved too! And— We were egged on by a maid named Song Yufei! She put us up to it! Song Yufei… This is the tonic you asked me for last time. Keep it safe. Doctor Lu, Yufei was framed and ended up in the palace. If it weren’t for your constant help, I honestly don’t know how I could have survived. Don’t cry. Rest assured, as long as I’m here, you won’t suffer any injustice in the palace. Oh, right. I have something else to do later. So I have to go for now. If you need any help, come find me again. If it weren’t for your power in the palace, who would bother to come to you? A death row prisoner in the last life, how did he become emperor in this one? Is Song Yuwei’s fate really that good? Song Yufei is still scheming and colluded with others to frame Her Highness. She is to be executed. Madam, ever since I entered the palace, I have always behaved carefully. How would I dare plot against a noble lady? Please look into it, Madam. Wasn’t it you who gave Lüpíng the idea to poison the Empress with wine? Yes, if it weren’t for you, how would we have framed the Empress? That’s right. Your Majesty the Empress, Song Yuwei. It’s good that you know. Servants! Drag her out and beat her to death for me! Please show mercy, Madam! Madam! What do we do now? Madam! Madam, I have a matter concerning the imperial bloodline to report to the Empress Dowager. What did you say? Xiaobao isn’t— That’s right. Even the Empress Dowager knows I am Song Yuwei’s younger sister. I’ve lived with her in Rongcheng all these years. That Xiaobao, is he His Majesty’s child or not— I know best. When Xiaobao was little, he looked so much like His Majesty as a child. Guards! Take her out and behead her! Empress Dowager, if you don’t believe me, do a blood test for kinship. If Xiaobao and His Majesty have the same blood type, I, I am willing to be cut into pieces. Empress Dowager, this concerns the royal bloodline. We must be cautious. Mother, when will Daddy get up and play with me? Xiaobao, didn’t the doctor say already? Daddy needs to rest now. You mustn’t wake him up. Song Yufei. Why are you here? I asked her to come. You called her here? Why? To do a blood test for kinship. Mom, what does blood test for kinship mean? Mother-in-law, do you mean Xiaobao isn’t my husband’s child? I’m not Daddy’s child? Then whose child am I? You should ask your mother that. I, Song Yuwei, have only ever loved one man in this life, and that’s Xiao Han. If he’s not the father, then who else could it be? You may fool the Empress Dowager, but can you fool me? This child— Clearly, you had him with someone else. It’s just that you found out about His Majesty’s identity later, so you made him pretend to be the prince. If I were that kind of person you say, back then Xiao Han was just a death row prisoner. Why would I marry him? If I were that kind of person you say, after we parted in the death cell and there was no news from him, why didn’t I remarry someone else? If I really were that kind of person, why would I stay alone in a shabby hut for seven years? Raised Xiaobao all by herself. Your Majesty. Not the Empress Dowager. She doesn’t trust you. But this concerns the royal bloodline. It’s a serious matter. Empress Dowager, she had no other choice but to listen to her. Song Yuwei, you’ve said so much, but why don’t you dare let the child and His Majesty do a blood test to prove kinship? Empress Dowager, see? She doesn’t dare to do the blood test. Who says I don’t dare? Mother-in-law, it’s just that my husband still hasn’t recovered yet. Can we wait until he wakes up and gets better to do it? Fine. Empress Dowager. You must not fall for Song Yuwei’s stalling tactic. Everyone knows His Majesty is completely fooled by her. If we wait for His Majesty to wake up and then do a blood test, it might be too late. Nonsense! To protect the royal bloodline, please, Empress Dowager, give the order for a blood test. This… Nanny Zhang, what do you think? What should we do? This is about the royal bloodline, I think there’s no such thing as being too careful. But… It’s just a drop of His Majesty’s blood. How could that affect his injury? Since it won’t do any harm, let’s call for Imperial Physician Lu. Don’t worry yet. Let’s hear what the physician has to say. Greetings, Empress Dowager. Rise, Doctor Lu. Thank you, Empress Dowager. Doctor Lu, I want His Majesty to do a blood test to prove kinship. Would that harm him in any way? Reporting to Empress Dowager, it’s just a few drops of blood. It won’t have any impact. Alright, since there’s no harm, then Doctor Lu, please take blood from His Majesty and Xiaobao for the blood test. Yes. Mom, can I not get poked with a needle? If you don’t get a blood test, how will we know whose son you are? Xiaobao. You’re a big boy now. Are you still afraid of a little needle? Xiaobao is already a big boy. Xiaobao isn’t afraid of needles. Xiaobao wants to protect Mom and Dad. Taking blood really won’t harm my husband? Don’t worry. It won’t. Xiaobao… isn’t His Majesty’s child. How is this possible? Xiaobao is really my husband’s child. I swear. You… It was you two, you tampered with the test. Song Yuwei, you’re the one who had a child with someone else. What does that have to do with me? Empress Dowager, messing with the royal bloodline is a serious crime punishable by execution! How could I dare? Exactly, Empress Dowager. Song Yuwei is greedy and daring. Someone so driven by profit, what reason would any of us have to do something like this? You all… Grandmother, they all say I’m not Daddy’s child. Is it true? I don’t have a grandson like you! Don’t call me that! Empress Dowager, everything he says and does is taught by Song Yuwei. She just wants to win your favor. You must not let her off easy. Song Yuwei, the evidence is clear now. What excuse do you have left now? I have none. Mother. What’s wrong? Don’t scare Xiaobao. Guards! Take this bold woman and this child away together. When His Majesty wakes up, he will deal with them. Yes, ma’am. This way, please. Mother, I feel so cold. It’s cold. If you’re cold, just go to sleep. You won’t feel cold once you fall asleep. Why? Grandmother and everyone said I’m not Father’s child. Then whose child am I? You’re Xiao Han’s son. Grandmother and them were just fooled by bad people. When your father wakes up, everything will be cleared up. Really? Will my husband be like Mother-in-law and be fooled by Song Yufei too? He won’t. Xiaobao, even if your father won’t accept you, you still have me. When we leave the palace, by then we’ll just live our own little lives. If they don’t accept me, then I won’t accept them, either. In this palace, you’re not allowed to do this or that, it’s just so boring. Let’s leave when Father wakes up. Once we leave the palace, we’ll see— Sis, you’re really amazing. It was so easy for you to send Song Yuwei to the Cold Palace. Exactly! If it weren’t for you, sis, we’d be in trouble today. Who would’ve thought that you just entered the palace for such a short time, and already managed to win over Physician Lu. What nonsense are you talking about? Don’t be angry, sister. I spoke too much, I deserve to be punished. Remember, I don’t know any Physician Lu— and I never asked you to find him, understand? Understood, we get it. Sis, as for that Song Yuwei, she’s only in the Cold Palace. What if His Majesty wakes and keeps her safe again? Then before His Majesty wakes, have her killed. That Xiaobao looks so much like His Majesty, and yet he isn’t his son? Is there something wrong here? The blood test for kinship has never been wrong. Unless the blood they used was wrong. Maybe… Maybe we should call them and test again? Physician Lu tested it right in front of us. How could there be a problem? If we test again and people outside hear, aren’t we just handing them something to gossip about? You’re wise, Your Highness. Since that’s the case, with Song Yuwei having her son pretend to be the prince, how do you want to deal with them? How to deal with them? Whatever else, Xiaobao has called me ‘Grandmother’ for so many days. Song Yuwei has also married His Majesty. Just reward them with some silver, and send them out of the palace. Yes, ma’am. Yufei greets Nanny. So you’re Song Yufei? Yes, that’s me. Nanny, you have a really good memory. No wonder the Empress Dowager thinks so highly of you. The Empress Dowager has spared your life and allows you to return home. What are you still doing here? Yufei doesn’t want to leave the palace. I just want to stay— I served loyally by the Empress Dowager’s side Like a dedicated servant His Majesty still hasn’t married yet If I stay Maybe the position of Empress Will be mine It’s rare for you to have such thoughts Since you’ve spoken up I have an imperial decree here For Song Yu Wei You read it for me Song Yu Wei What happened to her? How dare she? Come with me to see the Empress Dowager Did Song Yu Wei really say That once His Majesty wakes She’ll depose me? I wouldn’t dare deceive Your Highness So Song Yu Wei She really said that? After all I’ve done for her I’ve already been so lenient How could she be so ungrateful So ungrateful So ungrateful Your Highness I am Song Yu Wei’s younger sister We grew up together It’s just that I know She’s greedy And fickle by nature So my parents and I Have always kept our distance from her But I never thought… Never thought what? Never thought that after seducing His Majesty She would turn against us And make His Majesty believe That my parents and I Were the villains She even had me Sent to the palace as a laborer And my mother and father Exiled a thousand miles away Even her own parents She’d treat like this Who would have thought Song Yu Wei Would be so vicious When I think of my elderly parents At their age Having to endure exile I’m overcome with grief Empress Dowager, please Show mercy to my family Pass down my decree The Song couple’s exile Is hereby lifted But Song Yu Wei’s crimes are unforgivable She’ll be exiled to the ends of the earth Never to return unless dead Thank you, Empress Dowager! Thank you! You’ve done well From now on, you may stay By my side Your Highness, I have One more humble request Please grant me your favor Song Yu Fei Don’t push your luck Go ahead Do you want gold or silver? Although I dislike Song Yu Wei She’s still my sister I beg Your Highness Let me see her off I grant your request You have a kind heart When His Majesty wakes Stay at his side and serve him Yes What are you doing? Don’t hurt Xiao Bao Even in a place like this You can sleep? Song Yu Wei You deserve a life of misery When daddy wakes up I’ll have him Spank you both Such a little rascal Still thinking the emperor will protect you? Maybe in your next life The Empress Dowager has already decreed You’ll be exiled thousands of miles away It’s not just that the emperor hasn’t woken up Even if he does He can’t help you now Exiled thousands of miles? Why? You lied to the emperor first And muddied the royal bloodline If the Empress Dowager Hadn’t been merciful You’d have been executed And you dare ask why? If you must exile us At least let me see My husband one last time You really think I would ever give you that chance? Throw them out of the palace! I want to see my husband! I want General Xie An! Don’t touch my mother! Enough What a mess you’ve made—this is unacceptable. Nanny Zhang. They’re bullying me and my mother. Whatever Song Yufei says is what the Empress Dowager means. You two should just accept your fate. Sister, In the end, I still won. When our husband wakes up, he’ll come find me himself. Then let’s just wait and see. Oh, I forgot to tell you— the Empress Dowager has already ordered me to serve His Majesty. You think our husband will pick you? Men— they all get bored and look for something new. As long as I use a few tricks, winning him over is a piece of cake. I believe it won’t be long before your man becomes mine. You actually want to steal my father, too? You’re bad! Little cutie, what do you know? Xiao Han was supposed to be hit by my embroidered ball and become my husband. Your mother took him from me— she took away the life that should have been mine. Who took what from whom, you know perfectly well. We can go now. Then let’s send them on their way tonight. Little Bao, let’s go. Song Yuwei, This isn’t over yet. Mother, I’m so tired. How much longer do we have to walk? Excuse me, officers, the child isn’t well— could you please take off his shackles? Take them off? No way. Stop right there. Thank you, General. The Empress Dowager sent me to serve His Majesty. Yuwei— His Majesty is awake. My son! My son! My son, you’re finally awake! Thank the ancestors for blessing us! My son, are you feeling unwell anywhere? Do you want me to call the imperial doctor? Where’s Yuwei? Where’s Little Bao? I’m asking you, where are they? Why is she here? The Empress Dowager says Little Bao isn’t your child. How could Little Bao not be my child? Hey, where are you going? I’m going to see Yuwei and Little Bao. But— No buts. Mother, if you truly won’t accept them, then I’ll just leave with them. Take them? No way. What are you trying to do? Step back. Officers, we’re this criminal’s family. We just want a few words. We hope you’ll make an exception. Brother, let’s go rest over there. Little cutie, didn’t expect me to come back, huh? What are you doing? What? After making us suffer so much, you dare ask what we want? Hmph. Stop wasting time. Let’s just kill her. This is a grudge between us adults. Let Little Bao go. Let him go! But when we were punished by His Majesty, why didn’t you spare us? You brought this on yourselves. If it weren’t for you framing me over and over with Song Yufei, why would my husband punish you? You dare talk back? Don’t bully my mom! Little cutie, keep yelling and believe me— I’ll kill you right now. If you’re going to kill, kill me. Don’t hurt the child. You want to protect this little cutie? If you want to save him, end your life right now. Our son-in-law, if you remove the weeds, don’t leave the roots. You have to pull weeds out by the root. If I end my life, you’ll let Little Bao go? By now, all of you are trapped like birds with clipped wings. Why would I lie to you? If you lie to me, even as a ghost I won’t let you go. Mother. Don’t do it! Mother, don’t scare Little Bao! I’ve killed myself. Will you let him go now? Song Yuwei, you’re the Empress now, yet we forced you to this. You really are foolish. You— I said I wouldn’t kill him. But I didn’t say my father-in-law wouldn’t do it. Little Bao! Run, Little Bao, run! You little brat! Go be with your mother. Yuwei! Hyah! Stop! Yuwei! Your Majesty! This has nothing to do with me. It was Song Yuwei herself— She stabbed herself. It’s not my fault! Yuwei! Are you all right? Don’t scare me. Imperial physician! Call the physician! Summon the imperial doctor! Father! They forced Mother to her death. Don’t let them get away with it! Your Majesty, mercy, please! Mercy, Your Majesty! We were just tricked into it! That’s right! Your Majesty, please spare us! I wonder if Father and the others managed to finish off Song Yuwei in time. If His Majesty finds out— Nanny, did you find His Majesty? You were the one who told Song Cheng and them to ambush Yuwei, right? Ambush? Your Majesty, what are you saying? Yufei is a great contributor. How could you treat her like this? A contributor? Tell the Empress Dowager everything you’ve done. Otherwise, I’ll kill you right here. I didn’t do anything. Your Majesty— Song Cheng and the others have all been executed. Here is their confession. Yes, I told my father to ambush Song Yuwei. But I did it for His Majesty and the Empress Dowager. If people who taint the royal bloodline can get forgiveness, what will people think of Your Majesty? What will they think of the Empress Dowager? That’s right, that’s right. Your Majesty— Your Majesty— Yufei may have done something wrong, but— At least she meant well. It’s just— Though inappropriate— Do you even know Yuwei nearly died because of her? What? Song Yuwei isn’t dead? The heavens took pity on her. Yuwei was born with a special heart, so she escaped death. Ay— Since Song Yuwei is fine now, let’s just let this go. After all, it was she who confused the royal bloodline first. Mother, do you really believe Little Bao is not of my blood? Imperial Doctor Lu did the blood test right in front of me. How could it be fake? Bring them in! Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please spare us! Tell the Empress Dowager everything you’ve done! Otherwise— I’ll show no mercy! Ah, yes. Yes. Your Majesty. Yes, it’s the green screen. It was the green screen that made me tamper with the blood test. I was forced to do it. It has nothing to do with me! Your Majesty, please spare me! It was Song Yufei! She ordered me to do it! They were the ones who set it up! How is that possible? Bring Xiaobao here. Yes. Xiaobao. Let’s do the blood test with Grandmother again, okay? She’s not my grandmother. I don’t have a grandmother like her. But for Mother, I’m willing to do it again. Xiaobao. Xiaobao is truly my grandson! Oh my! Xiaobao! Take them away! Please spare us, Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Empress Dowager! Your Majesty, spare us! Empress Dowager! Your Majesty, all have been punished. Xiaobao. Go find your mother. Father. When will Mother wake up? Your mother… Your Majesty. The Empress Dowager and all the ministers are outside asking you to attend court. Didn’t I say as long as Yuwei doesn’t wake up, I won’t attend court. But the state affairs… Nothing is more important than Yuwei. If it wasn’t for Yuwei’s safety at first, I would’ve never started the uprising. Your Majesty. The Empress has awakened! She’s awake! Yuwei! Yuwei! Why am I still here? I don’t want to stay here. Yuwei. Song Yufei and the others— I’ve already dealt with all of them. From now on, no one no one will ever hurt you again. But… Greetings, Empress Dowager. You may rise. This is… Earlier, I never had a chance to tell you. Actually, the prisoner you saved back then was the late emperor’s crown prince. This world belongs to me, and to you. From now on, it will also belong to Xiaobao. Yuwei, I’ve wronged you before. From now on, you are the mistress of the harem.

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