♫ Not meeting each other, not meeting each other That one person, that one glance ♫
♫ Not resenting the years we wasted ♫
♫ In a certain year, that one gaze who is nostalgic, who is silent? ♫
♫ Brushing past each other's shoulders, do not argue about our fate ♫
♫ If not for that one look, the fleeting sense of yearning ♫
♫ I would be unaware I had loved that person for a lifetime ♫
♫ Until now, even if the city is abound with rumours, do not explain ♫
♫ Using up the world's medicine, it is still hard to cure the affections of the mortal world ♫
♫ The heavy rain is coming and the ground is damp The memories are fading in front of my eyes ♫
♫ Many years later, all the stories turn out to have similar endings♫
♫ Don't say you love someone, don't say but Please do not overdo the tears ♫
♫ Gains and losses will always come around in a cycle ♫
The Imperial Doctress Episode 11
Living Bodhisttava
is indeed beautiful. She saves us from hardship,
and looks smart in white. Living Bodhisattva
-Shut up! Don't make a riot! Chase them away! -Yes
-Yes, Hurry and leave!
The Living Bodhisattva is indeed beautiful...
Miss.
You've been staring at that red handkerchief for a long time now.
What are you looking at?
I'm thinking
When going to Godmother's house, which one I should bring.
Red. Red is festive.
Red. Will it be too eye-catching?
-It won't match well with me. -No way!
Festive is pretty. Think about it, us women can only use these festive colors for a few years.
When you're old, you can't use it even if you want to.
Miss.
Huh?
I didn't figure it out yet.
Then keep trying to make your choice.
Ah...
Yes, I still need to think about it more.
Think it through.
Your Highness.
It's already past this long.
How about
first going back to rest?
Your Highness.
Your Highness!
Let's go.
His Majesty publicly vowed that
he wouldn't allow an outbreak to happen in the city.
Though the dust is settled,
there were still nearly a hundred people who died from this epidemic.
Hence, their anger is boiling.
Enough!
Duke Zhao, I only said a few inconsequential thoughts,
is every word I say to be taken seriously?
How am I supposed to know how the epidemic
spread from the Capital to them?
Emperor, speak cautiously.
You are the Son of Heaven
One word, one sentence is worth a thousand gold coins.
Fine.
Seeing that the Capital's disaster is already resolved.
Yu Dongyang,
You can take care of the epidemic relief.
Your Majesty
I have discussed the reconstruction of the dam with the Ministry of Works.
According to the process that's been set out,
the court should send a supervisor to take care of
the working hours and workers' wages.
Your Majesty, please assign someone to the position.
According to the usual practice,
these things are taken care of by the Head Eunuch of the inner court.
But,
But now isn't the person in charge
Jin Ying?
He's of many crimes
How about this?
Wang Zhen
Since he's guarding Nanjing's capitol,
then let him be the supervisor.
That cannot be done.
Mother, do you have any insights?
This position comes with many responsibilities.
Wang Zhen is already responsible for many things,
while also supervising the Eastern Depot.
If he's put in charge, it's difficult to avoid failure.
What I think is that we should choose someone else.
Emperor, I am willing to suggest a person.
Report here.
Your Highness.
I am suggesting His Highness, Prince Cheng.
These days the Consort Dowager has been ill.
Prince Cheng has always been in the Capital, taking care of her.
He was recently praised for delivering grain efficiently during the epidemic.
Now, he isn't a part of the Six Ministries,
And he's very credible.
I believe he will be a good supervisor.
Are you out of your mind?
Emperor Yongle left an imperial edict saying that princes could not become court officials.
How can I let him take care of the country's affairs?
No. Absolutely no.
Why not?
Prince Cheng is only a supervisor in the Ministry of Works, and will not be taking an official post.
I can't see what's wrong with that, or why it can't be done.
That's enough. Let's just decide on that.
Immediately call Prince Cheng in,
to accept the prosecution's position.
MOTHER!
Your Majesty, just because the jade seal is in your hands,
are you not used to my direction!?
Fine. Then i also want to make an order.
During the outbreak, General Xuanwu Hang Gang excelled in his job.
I will grant him the fourth rank.
Court's closed.
I've always wanted to give Qiyu a good post.
Who would've thought the Empress Dowager gave us great help?
Congratulations, Minister Hang.
Look, look.
This is what you call skyrocketing through promotions.
You're all a part of the investigation,
but why is it that another was promoted?
All because someone has a living Guanyin as a daughter.
I heard his daughter spends every day in the disaster-struck areas.
She has no qualms about anything, treating both men and women together.
The emperor
still isn't very mature. These imperial edicts...
I really don't know what's right to say.
Is it because the Emperor went to Yongqin Temple once
so he fell for her?
Who said it wasn't that?
Gang'er!
You were promoted!
This is great news!
F****** great news!
Mother, mother I'm sorry.
Sorry, mother. Please sit. Please sit.
Mother, I'm not directing my anger towards you.
We must ask for a matchmaker.
Matchmaker? We don't need people like them.
I've been thinking over Yunxian's marriage.
Can't wait any longer.
I have to hurry and get this lady married.
Do you know what happened in the court today?
Everyone is all laughing at me.
They said the reason I got this position was dependent on my daughter making a show,
and only received in exchange for treating men!
This...This...
But, this matter doesn't blame Yun Xian.
The Emperor promoted you for your successful work.
That Xu Shilang
has a great hatred towards our family.
That's why he intentionally spoke of nonsense
to make you look bad.
But now
I've already become a joke among the military.
Only by marrying off this wretched woman
could our family be severed from these rumors!
This...
But Yunxian must not be willing?
Just that day she told me she'd rather become a monk
than marry anyone.
I don't care a lot about it.
At this point, it's not up to her anymore.
Mother, you still want to see her
do something shameful?
Right...
Ok. Ok.
I'll plan for it.
Be careful on your way out.
Xiao Mazi, quickly go giver her some money and chase her away.
Yes.
I was waiting for your highness' orders in Chengzhou
Unexpectedly, Emperor gave me instructions to do.
Rise.
How can I blame it on you?
How is Empress Consort's illness?
It is much better.
I had only just heard from Duke Wang recently, that his majesty has become psychologically unwell,
that he has attempted to assassinate your highness on multiple occasions.
I will definitely no longer be undecided...
It's just this time... why does the Emperor want me in charge of the investigation?
This is something strictly forbidden by law. perhaps the Emperor wants to use this...
to get rid of me?
Don't worry about this.
This investigation position was granted by me.
So it was... mother, your arrangement?
Yes. I've thought it through.
If we plan to overthrow the throne, we actually need you to be here in the capital.
Supervision is not just management,
but you will have in your hands the authority of rebuilding, which is essential.
This matter... I worry if it is granted to someone else.
Thank you.
This time, even though we lost the battle,
Qiyu remember this, those who accomplish the great
will never be in the wrong.
Yes.
Help me look after Yu Dongyang.
Look for weakness. He is now another one of Emperor's lackeys.
Yes.
Since you're already back in the capital, keep on accompanying Meilin.
Last time after you left, she was distraught for many days.
It really was unfortunate.
There's no fitting man in any family.
No way. Such a big capital,
how can it be that no one wants to get married?
Indeed! It really is like that by chance.
Minister Hang, as a matchmaker, I draw strings to live!
How would I dare not work diligently?
Ah,
Let's... not only look for younger people.
If it really can't be done,
older men are also okay.
Minister Hang, then I'll just be blunt.
Your daughter's reputation...
recently... is quite well-known in the city.
I went to many families, and as soon as I mentioend this, they kicked me out!
Bullsh*t! Get out!
Don't get angry! Why are you getting angry?
I just don't believe with so many bachelors in the city
that we worry about her not being able to get married!
Master really said it like that. -He really wants to randomly get me married?
Yes.
Living Guanyin, save those who suffers
What are you doing? -Stop making a commotion.
Sorry jie jie, we're singing so Guanyin can hear,
so she can treat our mother.
Jiejie!
Sister. Please help us.
Don't sing, don't yell, don't yell, okay?
Miss. I know it's because they are really loud. So that made master mad
But earlier, that child was so pitiful
She said her mother has been sick for a month already. Other doctors also can't do anything.
Even if they don't yell outside,
father will worry and try to marry me out.
And I want to help them; grandmother is also helping,
but I can't leave.
Miss,
why don't you just find me some medicine or ointment
- and i can just give it to them-- - No; I haven't seen the patient, so how could I prescribe something like that?
If anything happens, I would've hurt them.
Then what do we do?
I know.
You just stand here.
Stay calm.
- Hang Guanyin! - Sh!
Don't yell, don't yell, don't yell!
It's like this: our miss can't come down, so we can only treat you this way.
If she asks me anything, you must carefully tell me.
Definitely, definitely.
Auntie, our miss wants to look at your skin ulcer.
Oh,
don't be scared. This alley has no one else; I've already told the kids to play elsewhere.
No one will see.
So much...
They've grown all over my two legs.
Are you...
...in pain constantly...
Our family's miss asks if you can't sleep at night sometimes, or even feel feverish.
Yes, that's right. Sometimes I'd feel parched too.
May I see your tongue?
What kind of medicine have you had before
Have you had any medicine before?
In this kind of high esteemed area, I can't be too detailed.
After the physician saw me, he prescribed vinegar soaked herbs
to hold over my skin.
Miss said you have Yaochandang poisoning.
The physician before prescribed the right thing, and it shoudn't have no effect.
Do you have another illness you haven't told us?
And, how did you contract your illness?
Besides being anxious and not sleeping well,
there's no other symptom of illness.
Really? Thiswill be difficult then.
Mother, it's already gotten to this degree, so just say it.
Guanyin is divine; she must be able to cure you.
Yeah, just tell her.
This kind of disgusting matter, how could I tell?
Jie jie, I'll tell you.
This is unclear; I need to go up and tell our Miss.
Just wait here.
urgh
That woman's husband is such a bastard. When she wasn't there, he was with her blood-related cousin!
He even chastises her for not being able to bear a son.
Hee married her cousin as a second wife,
and he married another house elsewhere, only coming home once every seven or eight days.
As soon as she heard of this, her head and heart hurt, so she fell ill.
That makes sense.
This woman has been grieving because of her husband.
Even though she's been applying the right medicine, because her husband is so unruly,
and she's unable to bear a son,
she keeps becoming stressed and the medicine won't being it down.
Oh...
We got it! This is what our Miss prescribed for you.
Just get the medicine listed; it can cure your illness and help you bear a son!
Really?
- Thank you jie jie! - Now don't yell, okay?
Hurry and get medicine! Hurry!
Oh this is wonderful!
This is really wonderful!
Miss!
What did you write in the prescription?
As soon as I told her she'd be cured, her eyes brigthened instantly!
Really, it wasn't much.
Because her illness originated from her heart.
According to what you said, her family is not poor,
but she dressed like that. That meant she hasn't taken care of herself in a long time.
I told her to take a walk every day and throw out all her old clothes.
Really, I just want her to present herself nicely
so her husband could be happier when he comes home.
I also said this prescription may help her bear a son
so she may be more dedicated to being with her husband.
As long as she has hope, she wouldn't be so uncomfortable.
In addition to the medication, everything should be in effect soon.
So it was like this?
Miss, that prescription... may really help one bear a son?
How would this world have medicine that could help you bear a son?
I just wanted to encourage her.
I believe as long as people have hope,
no matter the difficulty of the situation, there should be great prospects.
The Heavens' God is well-intended in the end.
Right
Zi Su,
has Abbess Jingci replied?
Not yet.
he's my only hope right now.
Miss, don't worry too much. People need a certain amount of time.
It would be great if a Master Zheng or a Master Zhu can fell out of the sky at this time.
You and your brother, one in the dark one in the light, work together to
overthrow the Empress Dowager is a good thing.
But you're still young and must be careful in doing business
to prevent others from getting an upper hand.
Even though I've gotten the jade seal now
the military and treasury are still not in my command.
She is still involved in the politics behind the veil everyday.
When it comes to military matters, if it doesn't have her approval
everyone at the Grand Council will not follow.
That cannot be helped. Did you know
your father was a grandson for 14 years altogether.
So, you must have more patience.
How can I be more patient? If it wasn't because we are family,
I would have had Eastern Depot kill her a long time ago.
You can't do that! You are the emperor how can you have such despicable thought!
Did you not learn anything from textbooks?
If you want to incriminate someone, you must have solid evidences.
I was just thinking.
You can't even think that!
If you want to bring her down, there must be a thorough way to do it.
Nevermind, I'll write a letter for Elder Stateman Shi,
With my last bit of face, i think he'll use it
to make Empress Dowager resign.
You're willing to help me?
I swore to God that I will not care again for any political affairs.
But I still want to help you. Help you one more time
and also return Grand Empress' kindness.
Your highness, we have waited for so many days.
Until when are you going to wait?
As long as I don't see a white handkerchief, I will keep waiting.
until...
I saw it. You put a red handkerchief!
That's not what I meant. My father found a matchmaker
and want to randomly marry me off.
I don't have any other way. If you can help me think of a way
I...
I know about it.
But I have already helped you to resolve it.
I saw your father hired a matchmaker for you.
So I spend more money to hire them.
So starting from now, within the next three years. There will not be one matchmaker in the entire capital to help you marry someone.
How can you...
I told you the reason a long time ago. Because I want to take care of you.
If you weren't forced into a marriage, would you have still hanged this red handkerchief?
Really?
Then why did you make me wait this long?
Did you know? These few nights I haven't slept at all.
I was thinking, you are being forced into a marriage but you didn't even tell me.
Perhaps in your heart,
I am your last choice...
It's not like that.
Actually, ever since you saved me from the horse,
I already...
But, right now I have such a bad reputation.
I already decided to stay alone forever. But suddenly you said you wanted to marry me.
Of course, I was suspicious of whether you just wanted to repay kindness.
I don't want others to pity me. Especially you.
I already said it's not because of that.
I know... But you are filial and
is good to me, and has a kind heart and also part of the imperial clan...
So I feel like its not real.
I was afraid...that once I hung the red handkerchief outside
what if you regretted it?
I'm afraid...what if your family hear ome rumours
that I am a deviant and immoral woman.
At that time, what would I do?
Yuxian! I promise, I am sincere!
In this life time, no matter what happens. I won't turn my back on you.
really?
Really.
Yuxian, are you willing to be my wife?
wait! I still have something to ask you.
Let's say, hypothetically we are together,
but I still want to work on my own things in the future...
For example, I will try my utmost to
make Governor Xu kneel in front of auntie Luo's grave and apologize.
For example, I want to continue studying medicine.
Will you be willing? Will you respect my decision?
I will.
Even though I don't know exactly what happened with auntie Luo but..
as long as it's something you want to do... I will always support you.
Thank you!
Thank you.
To be opened personally by the Official Hang Gang
Never mind...
Abbess Jingci is willing to take charge of Yunxian's wedding!
This is the best news!
With such a noble person making decisions, we won't have to worry about our Yunxian's wedding!
Abbess Jingci even says that during New Years this year,
she'll ask for the title of Xiangjun (noble lady) T/N: ranks granted to female family members of officials of fourth rank or higher in recognition of service.
on behalf of Yunxian.
With this type of ranking...
Who will dare to mess with Yunxian?
Ganger, you have to think with an open mind.
Yes, the child loses judgement sometimes...
but in the end she still saved so many people!
never mind...I don't care anymore,
Live or die, she can do whatever she wants.
Eh?
Duke Wang's Manor
Consort Wu's health is better
Your highness
huh?
My apologies, perhaps last night, I didn't rest to well.
I'm a bit out of it.
Greetings, your highness
Young people has a lot in their minds. That's normal...
Duke, if there's nothing else, I'd take my leave.
Okay
Father, why did you say that to him.
You scared him away.
I just said it randomly.
Who knew he would be too shy.
Since he came back to the capital, he hasn't spoken to me.
Isn't it easy? Consort Wu's illness is gone.
Bring something and visit her.
Won't your goals be smoothly accomplished?
You don't have to be courteous.
-Even brought a lot of things -Just a little something-Drink some tea.
This Qiyu. It's already late. Why hasn't he come back. I also don't know where he went to.
He must be busy with government affairs. They do a lot of things. He must be really tired.
That's right. If only there's a good princess to take care of him
I'll be at ease.
living Bodhisattva,
Our place is small, and can't compare to your house.
So we can hear absolutely anything from off the street!
...She saves us in times of need, and looks smart in white...
What kind of song is that?
It must be a song for Hang family's living Guanyin.
Huh?
I heard at Yongqing Convent, she would see even male patients with no clothes on.
Now the entire city is using her as comedic relief
She can even do this kind of thing? Does she still have pride or not?
Yu'er
Motehr?
Its already late. Why aren't you resting yet?
You said it.
You know it's so late too.
Princess Anhe came to visit me.
And yet you never came.
Where did you go?
I went to the Ministry of Works for a job.
Nonsense
The people at the ministry of works must be really brave!
Why would they keep a prince until now?
You--where did you go to cause trouble?
Son, this is too wrong of you.
Princess Anhe sincerely likes you and yet
you are out in the middle of the night looking for courtesans.
Don't you think you are betraying her?
Mother, please careful with your words.
Everything is clear between me and Princess Anhe.
Between the two of us, there is no method of betrayal.
Even the Queen Dowager wants you to marry Princess Anhe, is this not part of your responsibility?
Son, you need to have become more mature.
You will definitely need to rely on Duke Wang.
Princess Anhe is his only daughter,
and is also the empress dowager's only niece,
- In the future-- - Mother.
Ever since your illness has gotten better,
you tell me these kinds of things three times in a day.
Princess Anhe is good to me, I know.
But she gives off a feeling that makes me want to keep my distance.
Mother, this is my matter.
I can take control. You need not worry.
Seriously, you think I've gotten old...
You don't even listen to mother's words.
- But you know, if it weren't for when I forcibly gave birth to you, now-- - Mother...
It's not early.
Hurry and rest.
I'll greet you tomorrow.
What happened for this?
My lady, with his highness like this...
perhaps he's being severely charmed by those foxes..
do you want to have someone investigate?
Investigate.
Tomorrow, bring Gao Youguang to me.
Yes.
Thank you.
Lotus seed in as promised.
Go.
What?
He's been going to the Hang household every night?
That Guanyin's Hang household?
No, no!
Yu will become the Emperor one day; he cannot be bound by that wretched woman!
What to do?
...I have already told your father... Regards,Jingci
Lady, what did Abbess say on the letter?
If Abbess will help
then father won't interfere with your marriage!
This is great news, Miss!
Yes.
Abbess is too good to us.
Abbess is such a great person.
But she doesn't know she helped us a little late
because Young Master Zhu
has already resolved that matchmaking ordeal.
Young Master's satchel smells soooo good!
So annoying!
Miss!
Empress Dowager
His majesty is already of age.
and is looked upon favourably by the people.
Your servant here recommends that your highness
Retire from morning service,
and take care of your body.
So that the emperor can quickly become the true ruler.
This servant also believes the same.
Your Majesty, Your Highness, please agree to our request.
Rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Mother,
this retirement plan...
I am fine with either.
What do you think?
If all you ministers think this way,
then I don't really have a second opinion.
It was the wish of the deceased Emperor that I take care of political matters.
It is already the twelfth month of the Lunar New Year. When the New Year comes,
When the New Year comes,
I will pray for the deceased Empress in the ancestral temple.
Then, I'll consider retiring.
Your Highness, you are most correct.
Well Ok then.
this particular thing, we'll revisit after the New Year has passed
Yes, your Majesty.
This bunch of ministers!
Actually working together to force me!
I even gave him the imperial jade seal. He even wants me to retire from court!
Your highness, I looked into it and found
that these ministers did this because
of Yongqing connvent's influence.
These last few days, Yongqing convent's people
frequently passed through the Minister's houses.
Its her again.
It's being so long, and she still comes out to cause problems.
I will definitely make sure she-
Calm down your majesty.
The person at Yongqing Convent has an imperial edict from both the Emperor Yongle
and the deceased Grand Empress Dowager.
At this point, we still can't touch her.
But she is still a monk.
These old bureaucrats are just saving face for her.
If this is ruined,
they won't be able to gain powerful positions.
Actually, whether or not you leave doesn't make a big difference.
As long as the treasury and military are still in your hands,
I think leaving the court wouldn't make a difference.
Empress Dowager, the water disaster is just a reminder.
If you lead the court
and make a mistake, you have to take responsibility.
But if you exit...
Not bad.
The Emperor, in years past,
has never singlehandedly controlled the court.
I just don't believe
that he won't make a single mistake.
Right, the Emperor is very expressive and has an uncontrollable temper.
Let's just wait for him to rage a few times.
I'll be making it hard for him, even if he doesn't want to make mistakes.
♫ Used to think the winter had always been this cold, ♫
♫ unrelated to my stubborn obsession ♫
♫ If the heavy snow froze everything ♫
♫ I will wait at the beginning, waiting for you to appear. ♫
♫ Perhaps our vows will change, ♫
♫ as will the times. ♫
♫ Constant, yet ever changing ♫
♫ even if the world changes ♫
♫ Even if my complexion ages with time ♫
♫ I am still the young one in white ♫
♫ until the day I return to meet you ♫
♫ When that day arrives, we will return to familiar places ♫
♫ Appreciating the colourful world, and watching the light dance across your face ♫
♫ When that day arrives, we will return to the first snowfall ♫
♫ Forgetting our obsessions and the past we have lost ♫
♫ Even if my complexion ages with time ♫
♫ I am still the young one in white ♫
♫ until the day I return to meet you ♫