The Virtuous Queen of Han (衛子夫)

Give it to me.

It's flying so high!

The kite's flown away!

- Auntie! - Auntie, the kite's flown away!

Auntie, you've said that

as long as we hold the kite in our hands

Mother would be by our side.

But now it has flown away.

Does it mean that Mother doesn't want us anymore?

Mother doesn't want us anymore?

It isn't that she doesn't want you anymore

but she's flown high up to another place.

She's watching over you from above and protecting you.

A small kite can fly in the clear blue skies.

That is already a great bliss.

I am content.

For me, as long as the skies will allow me to get close

it is already a blessing bestowed by the gods.

I will definitely do my best

to make Wei Qing understand my true feelings

so that he'll allow me to fly by his side in life or death.

I think that I'll be blissful.

Zi Fu, give me your blessing.

Mother's flown to the skies alone.

Will she be unhappy?

As long as your mother can see that you're happy and healthy

she will be delighted.

Are you happy?

We are happy!

Your mother is happy as long as you are happy.

You said that you will do your best to make Wei Qing understand you

so that he'd allow you to fly by his side in life or death.

Your wish has come true. You should have no regrets.

- Great blessings to Your Majesty. - At ease.

Don't over-exert yourself.

I've worried Your Majesty.

Whenever I start embroidering the longevity gown

I can't seem to stop for long.

It's as if I can see my brother come home in victory.

I have good news for you.

It's about Wei Qing.

I've received a military update.

Wei Qing has invented a secret weapon to fight our enemies.

Secret weapon?

Chariot tanks.

This tank can fend off the enemies' sharp weapons

and also hide archers in it to attack at will.

There are also buckles that can link all the tanks together

to form an invincible wall.

I don't understand these things.

But Your Majesty is happy about it, so it must be effective and imposing.

Exactly!

Although I don't know much about military affairs

Your Majesty has frowned for days but are now smiling.

I believe that this tank will be the key to our victory.

I was initially worried that Wei Qing would be outnumbered

and had to fight against much stronger opponents.

But with this tank, we will leave our enemies reeling.

It is good as long as it can make you feel at ease.

Why wouldn't I be at ease when I have you by my side?

I haven't thanked you for that letter you wrote.

I thought that you would only manage to soothe his emotions.

Who knew that you could make him get back on his feet so quickly...

and defeat his enemies?

It is because my brother values loyalty and kinship.

That is how he could get back on his feet quickly.

You convinced him with the letter. That is treating him with reason.

You embroider with him in mind. That is treating him with affection.

It is your selfless act of reason and affection for others

that can move the people, and the gods.

You've brought me so many surprises.

I was originally a mere songstress.

But now I am the nation's mother.

My brother is honored to be fighting battles for Your Majesty.

Your Majesty is the one who gave me all the surprises

that I could never dream of having.

Zi Fu, my virtuous wife.

How fortunate I am to have you as my wife.

Duan Hong, thank you for bringing Jia Er home.

She has finally come home.

I promised Wei Qing to escort his wife home.

I'm just glad that I have not broken my promise.

For years, whenever we are in need of help, you are always around.

You always help us.

I see you as my younger sister, and Wei Qing as my younger brother.

Since we are siblings, what is there to thank me for?

- Thank you for being here, Empress. - Thank you for being here, Empress.

Xi Niang, please don't say that.

She is my sister-in-law, as well as my bosom friend.

Jia Er has finally come home.

You must take care of yourself and not be too upset.

Jia Er would have wanted you to be like you used to be.

Be happy, and lead a carefree life.

I know...

I believe that she will need some more time.

She almost passed out from crying when she saw the coffin.

She was resting in the inner hall until now.

Jia Er lived and died in glory.

His Majesty has bestowed her with a gold-threaded gown.

Today, I shall perform the encoffining ceremony on behalf of my brother.

She will be formally redressed and buried in grandeur.

We'll begin the encoffining ceremony then.

In addition, the formal coffin is already prepared in the inner hall.

The children are there to choose the items for burial.

Master Zhang, please stop right there.

Master Zhang!

Master Zhang!

Greetings to Your Highness!

I wonder why Master Zhang has barged into Great General's manor?

Your Highness, I do not mean any disrespect.

I am duty-bound to make an arrest.

Audacious Yuan Kui!

You have committed murder and ran from your punishments until this day!

Arrest him!

There must be a misunderstanding.

He is not Yuan Kui, but Yi Han.

He is the Elder, Yi Han, who was appointed by His Majesty himself.

Yi Han?

What an Elder, Yi Han!

Yuan Kui, you have hidden yourself very well!

You even dared to deceive His Majesty and Her Highness.

Do you know that lese-majesty is a capital offense?

Murder and lese-majesty are not petty crimes.

Master Zhang, do you have any evidence?

Of course I do.

Bring the witness in!

Yes!

Greetings to Your Highness.

Archery Steward Xia.

Have you taken a good look at this man? Is he really Yuan Kui?

He is indeed Yuan Kui.

I was injured by him when I tried to arrest him.

But he managed to escape in the end.

Don't assume that you can accuse anyone because you're an official.

Who do you think you are?

My daughter died for the nation.

This is the day for her encoffining ceremony.

You've barged into the funeral hall with your men and disrupted the ceremony.

You have no respect at all for my daughter!

Speak up! What exactly is your intention?

I don't mean any disrespect, but...

But what?

You brought in some random, sly-looking man to accuse Yi Han.

You think that you can just take him away like this?

He is the Elder that His Majesty appointed in person!

Great General and Empress see him as their family!

If he has murdered anyone, then there is no justice!

You want to take him away without any concrete proof.

Don't even think about it!

Before the law, those who have killed shall pay with their lives.

Why can't I arrest him? Today I will arrest this fugitive!

- You... - Xi Niang!

Hold it!

Zhang Tang, you said that you do not mean to show any disrespect.

Great General ranks above you!

You knew that Great General's wife was brought home to her funeral hall

yet you did not pay any respects to the coffin

nor did you express your condolences to the family.

You brought guards in to arrest Yi Han.

Where are your manners?

Where is your respect?

I was keen to arrest the fugitive and was worried that he would escape once again

so I have neglected the rightful etiquette.

I hope that Your Highness will appease your anger and forgive me.

I have nothing to say against the strictness.

But the law establishment is to protect the people.

Therefore, you also have to act according to the circumstances

and give some leeway.

Great General's mother-in-law has just lost her daughter.

You showed no signs of consolation

and even pushed her!

How is this reasonable, and protective of the people?

I wouldn't dare do so.

Great General is out risking his life at the final battle in the deserts

to achieve peace for our people of Great Han.

Great General's wife is loyal and unyielding.

She'd rather kill herself than be held hostage by enemies.

Should your recklessness cause the Grand Lady to be hurt...

how would you face Great General?

I have made a grave mistake! Please forgive me, Your Highness!

Fortunately, nothing serious has happened.

I shall spare you for now.

Thank you, Your Highness.

But may I be so bold as to ask what you plan to do with that murderer

who has been on the run for years?

Uncle Yi, what do you have to say to their accusations?

Your Highness, I have nothing to say.

So... You really are Yuan Kui?

I am indeed Yuan Kui.

No! Have you gone insane?

You can't even remember your own name?

What is wrong with you, old fellow?

- Xi Niang, that's enough! - You are obviously not...

I... No...

No matter what, I should thank you.

I will go with them.

No! No...

Thank you, Your Highness.

- Take him away! - Yes!

Don't worry. He will be fine.