Story of Yanxi Palace (延禧攻略)

Watching the person in the mirror's countenance pale and grow haggard,

Examining love together with regret, both new and old.

Keeping watch still by a lantern though it is daybreak, drenched with tears,

Watching others meet as promised, as twilight falls.

Story of Yanxi Palace Episode 33

Yingluo, what did you call me earlier?

What porridge is this? How come it feels a bit like—

Don't change the subject.

Say it. What did you call me?

You risked your life to cover up for me.

I willingly said that 'brother' earlier.

From now on, I'm your Little Sister Yin.

We will share the blessings and the hardships.

That's all?

Wei Yingluo, when people become sworn brothers, they have to bow to the heaven and earth.

You mustn't brush me off this easily.

Brother, couples getting married are the ones bowing to the heaven and earth.

For sworn brothers, it's called burning incense and bowing.

Yes... Anyway, this is a very sacred thing.

I want your birth day and hour.

We still must to get tablets for the heaven and earth. Okay?

We've already fallen into this state.

Make it simpler...

No, we mustn't!

You're the only little sister I have in this life.

How could it be done so simply?

Let's exchange age cards later.

Brother, that's not called age card.

It's called golden orchid card.

Fine...who cares.

Anyway, later, let's write an age card.

You eat first. After eating, you must write an age card.

Wei Yingluo.

What's that for?

Promise me that you'll write an age card after you eat.

Fine... Age card then.

Miss Mingyu!

Miss Mingyu!

Imperial Guard Fuca?

Imperial Guard Fuca, you need anything from me?

Miss Mingyu, is it convenient for you to come out so we can talk?

You're not afraid that I'll pester you?

You're not that kind of person.

That's right. I'm able to put down what I lift.

Miss MIngyu, can you come out to talk?

Imperial Guard Fuca.

What did he tell you?

Secret. - Hey!

I heard that when Noble Consort died,

her two sisters also followed her.

Lower down your voice.

But now that Noble Consort is gone,

Empress will be dying soon too.

What nonsense are you saying?!

Let go!

Her Highness Empress is currently recuperating.

What you said is very disrespectful.

I didn't say rubbish.

All the people in Changchun palace are saying that empress' high fever is not abating.

Her illness has gotten worst.

Let go. You're sick.

You always..

...fall sleep before midnight.

How come it's you?

Her Highness Empress, she...

Young Master, you devised this trick to fool me.

Her Highness Empress is completely fine. Am I right?

After seeing me, you already knew that it was a setup.

It means that you're not that dumb.

Do you know how hard it is for me to come here to Changchun Palace?

You still tricked me like this?

You were once a high ranking palace maid by the side of the Empress.

Visiting your old mistress is not forgetting your origin.

You totally can come here in an open and upright manner.

Why do it in a sneaky manner like climbing through the window?

I...

Since you've been caught by me,

stop being sneaky.

Come here in an open and upright manner.

I'm not coming anymore.

What do you want?

Whenever Mingyu is on duty,

there won't be anyone here during zi time (11 pm to 1 am).

You can come to see empress again.

Remember, only during zi time.

Okay already. Climb out now.

Fuheng!

It wasn't easy for me to come here and visit Her Highness Empress.

I should at least see her before leaving, right?

Yingluo.

Don't forget the words I said.

Or else, I'll remind you every time I see you.

If you want to stay here in Workhouse, I'll wait for you.

I'll wait until you're able to let go of your grudges and put down your burdens.

No matter how long,

even if I have to spend my whole life, I will wait for that day.

Imperial Guard Fuca.

Miss Mingyu, thank you.

You don't need to thank me.

But...regarding Noble Consort, was it really her doing?

Okay. Okay. I won't ask anymore.

For her to visit empress, it means she's still has a conscience.

From now on, I will secretly let her in when I'm on duty. You don't need to worry.

Imperial Noble Consort Gao has provided merit, prestige, and auspiciousness when she was alive. She assisted in managing the imperial harem.

Is well-versed in painting and history. Is kind, benevolent, and has been part of the imperial harem at a young age.

She was a good assistance in cleaning the harem; was sincerely filial.

Has a majestic prestige; well-trained in being stately and poised.

She is regarded with esteem, regarded as an auspicious object.

She didn't let her title be in vain.

The imperial harem has lost a model.

Hence, I'm now conferring her the posthumous title Imperial Noble Consort Huixian.

Just like that. Spread the decree.

Yes.

Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Household Department are in conflict with some funeral matters.

They want to ask you to decide.

Empress is gravely ill

and unable to manage such affairs.

You just decide on it.

In my opinion, let's follow the funeral rites of the deceased Imperial Noble Consort Dunsu.

Your Majesty is busy with state affairs and I shouldn't disturb you anymore.

I will take my leave now.

Consort Xian!

How is the health condition of Consort Xian?

Your Majesty, don't be anxious. I still have some words to ask.

Zhen'er, did Her Highness still have other symptoms today?

Her Highness would frequently have fever and cough at night, produce sputum in the morning.

Whenever she coughs, she'll describe an unbearable pain on her chest.

Zhen'er don't make up things.

Your Highness, you're already this ill.

You just wouldn't invite any imperial physician to check you and just endured it.

What if you really get sick, what would we do then?

Your Majesty, don't listen to Zhen'er. I indeed was coughing a few days ago.

I'm already better today.

Your Highness, you're so wrong.

Having chest pain when coughing is because the coughing is dragging one's chest, hence, the pain.

You mustn't belittle it.

Zhen'er, be honest. How is Consort Xian's health lately?

Your Majesty, the wound of Her Highness has repeatedly ulcerated and swelled. I couldn't bear to look at it anymore.

But just to handle the funeral of Noble Consort,

she still stubbornly went to Chuxiu Palace to handle the affairs despite being sick.

I've urged her so many times, but she wouldn't listen.

Zhen'er, stop saying it.

You all go out first.

Yes.

Consort Xian, you're gravely ill.

Why didn't you tell me?

It's all Zhen'er's fault for exaggerating things.

I'm really fine.

The wound is already ulcerating and you still say you're fine?

No. Put down all the things you're handling right now.

I will entrust the funeral of Noble Consort

to a funeral officer.

Your Majesty.

Listen to me. Just go back and recuperate in peace.

I was entrusted by Empress Dowager to temporarily handle the affairs in the palace.

How could I just put down everything just because of a measly illness?

Empress is gravely ill and Noble Consort left so suddenly.

The hearts of people are currently stirring and gossips are spreading.

Even if I'm ill, I must endure it until the next few days.

It would be fine after the funeral of Noble Consort.

I promise you that after this matter, I will focus on recuperating.

Why are you this stubborn?

What are you doing? Quickly get up.

Please allow my request.

Let me finish my task so I can be at ease.

I promise you that after the funeral of Noble Consort,

I will not meddle with any affairs anymore, go back to Changqian Palace, and reuperate in peace.

Your Majesty, Consort Xian is gentle and kind.

Has a lofty moral character.

Since she started handling the palace affairs, everyone has been praising her.

It's really a rare feat.

When Noble Consort was still alive,

she would always make things hard for her.

Sometimes, even I couldn't take it.

But she? She totally didn't mind it.

While dragging her sickly body, she kept going around and busying herself

for the funeral of Noble Consort.

If the soul of Noble Lady Gao can hear us,

she must feel so ashamed right now.

What you said is so right.

I also respect and admire Consort Xian a lot.

Consort Xian has attended to you since you were a prince.

Although she currently still has no children,

But, she's a very considerate person.

While handling the funeral matters, she still didn't forget

to come here to Shoukang Palace to greet and take care of me.

If the imperial consorts here in the palace could be at least half like her,

I don't need to worry anymore.

Are you reminding me

that it's time to promote Consort Xian?

That's just one reason.

I want to remind you

When the flower has blossomed and right for picking, then pick it.

Don't wait when there are no more flowers to start picking.

You should learn to cherish the person in front of you.

Yes.

As mandated by the heaven, His Majesty is giving this decree.

Consort Xian from the Hoifa-Nara Clan has a gentle and docile temperament.

Has a kind character. Today, she's being promoted to a Noble Consort

to show my graces and care. That's all.