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 44

Have you sent someone to find her? When is she returning?

I have. I think she'll be back soon.

It's always people waiting for His Majesty.

But your mistress is great. Reversed? Is there any rules?

Well . . .

His Majesty didn't say he was coming.

It's improved quite a bit.

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

Noble Lady Wei personally made ice tonight and she went to deliver and chat with Empress Dowager at Shuokang Palace.

Until now?

Since Empress Dowager was in a rare great mood today.

Talking about the past when she went on a private tour to Jiangnan with Late Emperor.

It sure invited such envy from Noble Lady Wei.

Now, I fear she won't return.

So she leaves me hanging here?

Your Majesty, Noble Lady accompanying Empress Dowager is completely out of filial devotion.

Or you could chose a different place to go.

You want to die? To speak in such a way?

Your Majesty, you can't blame Mistress Wei for this.

Filial piety is utmost priority. She can't just abandon Empress Dowager.

Each one of you learning from your mistress.

Watch how I fix you later.

Sister Mingyu.

Why did Noble Lady Wei lure His Majesty to come in but she won't see him?

What does a little homey maiden know? Go now.

Yes.

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

Noble Lady, you were a talking companion for so long so you must be tired.

Rest up.

You . . .

Your Majesty.

You . . . didn't you leave earlier?

I've never been tricked by anyone like you before.

Wei Yingluo, who gave you the nerves?

Sister Mingyu.

Now I understand. Noble Lady is so skilled.

Stop the nonsense or I'll squeeze and break your mouth.

I'm wrong. I really did wrong.

Disturbing His Majesty and Noble Lady is a deadly crime.

Hurry and quiet.

Greetings to Concubine Jia.

Noble Lady Wei, do you know your offense?

I am dull-witted. I am ignorant of my offense.

Yesterday you had someone hang a sunshade in the palace path.

Yes. - That's it then.

A crowd of people making so much noise.

Disturbing my after noon. It's deserving of death.

But they are just servants.

So naturally, I came seeking the mistress of them.

Concubine Jia, the reason I did so was all for His Majesty.

I said you did wrong, then you did wrong.

Just a mere noble lady and you dare to talk back to me?

Kneel now.

You . . .

Concubine Jia is right to teach me. I disturbed your nap.

I deserve to die.

Since you know your offense, continue to kneel.

Until the sun sets.

You want to fight favors against me? You think you are worthy?

Noble Lady, how can you just kneel when she said so?

Why is Noble Lady Wei kneeling? - I don't know.

Let's go.

Your Majesty. I have entered the palace for so long.

I never endured such anger.

Noble Lady Wei hasn't entered the palace for long but she dares to talk back at me.

It's all because she thinks you favor her.

Alright.

Stop crying.

It's not some grand incident. The crying isn't a good image.

Hurry and get up.

Your Majesty.

You won't blame me anymore?

I know this isn't some grand event to you.

But in the palace, there are customary rules. She speaks unruly.

I punishing her isn't in discord with rules of seniority.

I know you favor Noble Lady Wei.

But I only said a couple things to her.

But she turned on me right away and left.

What about the compromise I suffered? Where do I complain?

I'm just afraid you might listen to the idle talk outside.

And you thought I was bullying her on purpose.

Then I can't clear my honor even if I have a hundred mouths.

Alright. I didn't blame you.

You won't blame me? - I don't blame you.

Stop crying. Alright?

Fine now.

Your Majesty. Do you still remember before?

Before Noble Lady Wei came into the palace.

You treated me so well.

But since Noble Lady Wei entered the palace, you've never came to visit me.

Tell me, Your Majesty, what's wrong with me?

For you to be annoyed at me already.

I am really quite busy lately.

So I didn't go to Chuxiu Palace to visit you.

When I'm done with the busy period, I will visit you.

Your Majesty, you are not lying to me?

I'm not lying.

I'm busy so you should get going.

I've just . . .

Then . . .

Go on. - I'm leaving.

Keep your word!

Supervisor Li.

Li Yu.

Your servant is here.

Wei Yingluo, was she really so audacious?

Well . . .

Your Majesty. I didn't see it personally so I don't really know.

I think she lacks teaching.

Before she talked back at me when we were in Changchun Palace.

Now she's more out of control with the favor.

Your Majesty, then you mean . . .

Get rid of her tag.

Yes.

Yes, over there.

Tie it tightly.

It must be that younger Imperial Concubine Jia who fanned the flames.

That lady is totally a thief who cried thief.

How many times have I told you

to not tie it down but tie it up?!

His Majesty removed your name in the list of bed attendants. Why are you not anxious at all?

Right. Right. Higher.

Noble Lady! - Tie it tightly.

Other than a swing, set me a painting table too.

Noble Lady Wei didn't come even once?

No.

Zhengzhu, push me!

Give it more power!

Zhenzhu, push me higher!

Push harder!

Push harder!

Your Majesty...

Right. - Chief Steward Li?

Chief Steward Li, why is His Majesty here?

Say, that little Imperial Concubine Jia kept throwing muddled water into Noble Lady Wei everyday,

but she's not even trying to approach His Majesty.

If His Majesty doesn't come, she'll also won't go to him. She's even here playing swing.

This...does she think she has a long life?

Higher!

Didn't anyone see me?

This... Your Majesty, Noble Lady Wei is playing the swing.

She probably didn't see you.

Didn't you stay behind to remind her?

They didn't notice you?

His Majesty came earlier.

Push harder!

Noble Lady!

You're blocking me!

Push harder!

Don't go!

Zhenzhu, push harder.

Zhenzhu, push harder!

Your Majesty, calm down...

Your Majesty, I'm here to check your pulse.

I don't need it. Leave now.

No, Your Majesty,

look at how strong your inner heat is.

It's better that you let me check your pulse.

When I said that I don't need one, I don't need one.

Doctor Ye, you better just go back. His Majesty is currently very angry.

No, His Majesty shouldn't refuse to be medically checked.

Look at this Noble Lady Wei.

Who did you say? - Noble Lady Wei.

She hurt her knees and didn't seek treatment right away.

It caused her to develop multiple bruises.

It almost affected her future ambulation.

Really? - Right.

What did you say?

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

I said that you still have to have your regular pulse check.

You mustn't delay it.

What did you say about the legs of Noble Lady Wei earlier?

Noble Lady Wei...

Didn't Imperial Concubine Jia punished Noble Lady Wei to kneel for four hours?

She hurt her knees for kneeling for so long and had to nurse them for a long time.

It just improved a few days ago.

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Noble Lady Wei, all these were bestowed by His Majesty to you.

Look.

This is Zhao Mengfu's

'Autumn Colors on the Qiao and Hua Mountains'.

Noble Consort Chun even asked His Majesty for this,

but His Majesty couldn't bear to give it.

Today, he eagerly had it sent here.

Really?

But I don't understand calligraphy painting.

It's such a waste for His Majesty to send me such painting.

Moreover, that painting is so precious.

I dare not accept it.

Noble Lady, His Majesty knows that you're practicing calligraphy painting lately.

His Majesty meticulously picked this to give to you.

This...I've already brought it here.

I can't just return with it, right?