♫ 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 DoctressEpisode 26
All the traditional herbal therapies and prescriptions are only intended for usage in this drama. Please do not test or imitate.
Qian jiejie*, are you bleeding or does your stomach hurt?T/N: "-jiejie" is an endearing term used to address older females
Let me take a look.
I'm fine.
I hope you can make the Emperor come out, but I don't want to make Prince Cheng worried.
I understand. Ru Xiang already told me on the way.
Qian jiejie, I will do my best.
Qian jiejie, scream loudly.
-My stomach! -What happened? Is it serious?
Do you want to call an imperial physician over?
No need. This little prince doesn't want to be born anyway.
This little price is supposed to be born by God's demand.
The prince was given to the Empress because of her kind heart.
He used to think his father was a wise and benevolent Emperor,
who was mature and responsible.
but right now he is disappointed
because his mother is clearly so miserable,
but his father is cowardly and weak,
doesn't even dare to come out to see his mother.
Though Emperor Hongwu was a monk and beggar,
he never forgot the ambitions he had for Ming.
Emperor Yongle also suffered many defeats
before he was in full control as Emperor.
But this child's father, just because he lost once,
locks himself in a room and doesn't dare to come out.
He doesn't want this kind of father. He'd rather go back to heaven.
I have thought it clearly.
I won't be afraid anymore,
and I won't be weak anymore.
I want to fight with that Empress Dowager Sun.
I swear to the throne that
I will give every piece of land to my Crown Prince!
Our borders are under attack. I doubt the Empress Dowager will forbid me from sending troops out.
I think sending Jing Yuan (Jing fuma) is a better option. T/N: "fuma", also known as Prince Consort, refers to a princess' husband.
First take 30,000 troops.
I'm afraid 30,000 is not enough.
This time Ye Xian will come prepared.
We must bring at least 50,000.
Thank goodness there is Prince Cheng.
They are blood brothers. Of course they must rely on each other.
Qian jiejie, relax.
as long as he doesn't blame himself,
there is a chance for change.
Yunxian, come here.
I've decided
I will immediately appoint your marriage to. Who cares about anything else.
Right now?
What? Weren't you always hoping to marry Yunxian?
Nothing is going on in the Imperial manor.
It's a good time for your wedding.
But... This situation right now... Is it...?
His Majesty is only doing what's good for you.
In the past, Consort Dowager Wu forbid you from being together
but that was for the pride of the Emperor.
But right now... the Empress Dowager will...
Exactly. Undue delay may bring trouble.
I think you should quickly handle the wedding.
Wait until Yunxian is married to Prince Cheng,
then she will be Princess Consort.
When that time comes, keep Empress company in the Palace to be safer.
This is our thought as your brother- and sister-in-law.
Just agree to it already.
Yunxian, come here.
This is something that is passed down in my family. Since you call me jiejie,
It will be your dowry.
Here.
This bracelet is really pretty.
It's a cheap good.
Empress, since Yunxian is already wearing one on her wrist,
just put them together.
Thank you, Qian jiejie.
I request Your Majesty to issue an order.
By the wishes of the heavens, the Emperor orders, the Head of the Imperial Pharmacy Hang
to accept
and thus wed--
Wait!
It's good that I came here quickly.
Mother!
What do you want to do?
Consort Wu, say louder
what you just said to me.
Say it once again.
I, Wu, received the late Emperor's decree
to choose Princess Anhe, Miss Wang, as Prince Cheng's wife.
Mother!
Consort Dowager Wu, you have a lot of guts!
Don't scare her!
The deceased Emperor wrote in his will that
Prince Cheng's marriage will be handled by Consort Dowager Wu.
The Empress Dowager and Former Emperor all have a say in this matter.
Your Majesty, is it that you want to betray the will of your Noble Father?
Don't press the limit!
Your Highness!
Your Highness, are you thinking of killing your mother?!
You think I won't?
Enough!
Mother, you clearly know that I only love Yunxian,
and you have to be so difficult.
Do you want me to live in pain my whole life?
Yu'er, I'm doing this for you.
I don't dare upset the Emperor
but the Empress Dowager is really now--
-Listen to me! -I won't listen!
I won't marry anyone other than Yunxian.
Your Highness, mother, do not use the will of the Former Emperor to pressure me.
I might as well leave now and become a monk!
You-- you!
D-don't be stupid! Don't be stupid!
Your Highness, mother, for eternity,
I only have Yunxian as my wife.
I ask of you to condone this.
I want to see...
how long you can last. Let's go.
What?!
For that kind of woman he would rather become a monk than marry me?!
All men are like that. The more you care, the less they care.
I say, you are too good to him.
Meilin, I know your feelings.
For this kind of man, what's the point?
Aunt is preparing a better marriage match for you.
Aunt,
If you force me to marry someone else,
I'll become a nun instead.
Why are you so foolish?
Duke Wang,
Try to persuade your daughter.
Your Highness,
I only have this one daughter.
Even if she wanted a star from the sky, much less Prince Cheng, I'd go and fetch it for her.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty.
Bastard!
You dare upset me too!
Your Majesty, if you don't like that bastard, I'll just get rid of him.
I don't like the Empress Dowager either. Go get rid of her for me.
As long as Your Majesty is willing,
of course we can.
You just think the Eastern Depot has skilled people, and not the Renshou Palace?
I'm not speaking of assassination.
Now I have the best method
to pry power from the Empress Dowager.
I don't know if Your Majesty is willing to hear me.
Speak.
Personally lead the soldiers in this war.
Your Majesty, even though the Empress Dowager has the upper hand right now,
it's because Your Majesty has inconveniences in handling the Oirat matters,
and because the Empress Dowager has control over the military and treasury.
If Your Majesty should lead the attack yourself, the Empress Dowager cannot hold onto the military.
As long as the military control is in your hands and you defeat the Oirats,
then you will be the wise Emperor who has done a great service for the people.
At that moment, what would the Empress Dowager matter?
You're right, but you've forgotten that Zhe Jinyuan has already taken troops.
If I have Jing Yuan with me,
my troops will definitely turn the situation around. Then why do I need to lead the army myself?
Eunuch Wang, in terms of politics, you're an expert, but in terms of the military,
the Empress is still right. I need to remain passive.
She wouldn't have me removed.
Furthermore, one day, she will grow old and pass away.
It's just I don't know how long to wait.
Elder brother!
Elder brother, Jinyuan's forces are too strong. We can't last much longer.
Tell them to retreat!
Yes, sir!
Map!
Bring it here!
The heavens are helping me!
The Ming's grains are on fire! Everyone get ready to counter attack immediately!
Counter attack!
Prepare to counter attack!
Your Majesty.
An emergency report from the Ministry of Defense has arrived. Our troops have lost Mao'er Village.
Where is Jing fuma?
He has already died in battle.
What?
Bulls***! We've spent so much money keeping them, and yet they're so incapable!
Can they not even defend against a few Oirat bandits?
We've disappointed, please calm your angers.
Your Majesty, a scout reports the Oirat troops amount to near 100,000.
If we had ordered for 200,000 troops originally, how would we be in this situation?
I urge Your Majesty to lead the attack and restore the valor of the Ming Dynasty!
You can't. Leading the attack is like child's play.
I don't allow it.
Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is right. You cannot lead an attack in haste.
We should send troops familiar with fighting in the Northern regions.
You are correct.
I will appoint whoever here is willing to lead an attack as a High General.
You all speak so much about military affairs.
So why aren't you talking in this moment?
Who here is willing to lead the attack for me?
I, Fanzhong, offer to lead the attack.
I used to lead the troops under Emperor Yongle and Emperor Xuande. I am willing to do so again under your command, Your Majesty.
I, Hang Gang, offer to lead. I've secured the northern border for 10 years
and am familiar with the Oirat people and military, and am willing to leave with Duke Cheng.
Great!
Mother.
Father, what is it? Why are you suddenly leaving?
Our troops are in a dire situation. I am a military officer,
and am familiar with the Northern regions, hence I must help my country.
The Emperor allowed me to enter the court specifically to bid farewell to you both.
But Father, you just returned to Beijing.
Right, there are so many generals in the court.
I volunteered to go myself.
Among the people now, there is no one more familiar than I with the north.
Mother, the Emperor has done such great deeds for the Tan family; how could i not reciprocate?
Yunxian,
in the future, household matters will all be yours.
When I leave, take care of grandmother.
Yes.
Father,
You must return peacefully.
Mother, I will depart now.
I hope you succeed. Come back soon.
Grandmother, don't worry.
Father won't encounter any troubles.
I'm not worried. Your father has fought so many battles.
It's you...
Why haven't I seen Prince Cheng visit recently?
The court is so busy, and plus Consort Dowager Wu...
Grandmother, I'm not even worried. Why are you?
A man's heart changes the quickest.
He wouldn't!
Plus, even if our fates don't align, I'm not afraid.
Since I'm learning medicine with Master Liu now, I have much to learn.
Anyways, I could just not marry and become a doctress at the Medicine Bureau.
A doctress?
No problem!
If you become a doctress, I'll become a medical assistant, and spend a lifetime pickingherbs with you.
Qiyu!
Grandmother, I hurried here when I heard father-in-law was departing.
Don't worry though; I am familiar with people in the north. I can ask them to take care of him.
Thank you.
Even though father-in-law is no longer in Beijing,
the household still has me.
Good.
I can finally experience having a grandson-in-law.
What's wrong with Zhu Yong. Why hasn't he attacked?
Duke Cheng is a mighty general that has served three Emperors. He has enough troops,
so logically, he wouldn't be so incapable.
Yes.
Yu Dongyang said that too.
But we continue to lose and retreat.
Bull****.
Does that mean even the heavens are helping Ye Xian?
Perhaps, there is a spy?
Your Majesty! Your Majesty there is trouble!
Don't worry. Tell us slowly, what is it?
Your Majesty, the Ming army lost again, and we've lost Shuozhou (prefecture near Shanxi).
Furthermore, they report General Hang allowed the enemy to infiltrate
so a few thousand soldiers died.
How is this possible?
Physician Hang!
Thank goodness you're still here! Come.
Something awful has happened!
Everyone is saying that your father betrayed the country at the Northern regions.
The Empress Dowager has already issued a decree to imprison your entire family.
Your grandmother has already been arrested at the palace.
Fortunately, you were here instead.
How is this possible?
The Empress told me to quickly find you
and have you exit the back entrance along with the eastern workmen.
Once the investigation reveals the truth, the Emperor will summon you back to the palace.
- Leave now, or you'll be too late. - Over there!
Don't let her get away!
Stop right there!
Doctress Hang, it's been awhile.
Get going!
Minister!
Faster!
Hurry!
Hang Yunxian, who said you could be so bold?
You actually dared to become Duke Wang's wife?
Yunxian!
Your Highness! Get away! Get away! Qiyu!
Calm down!
I won't be in any trouble.
Right now the priority is finding the truth about the north!
My father is loyal to the Emperor; he definitely would not sell the country!
Okay, don't worry. I'll think of how to release you immediately!
Go! Go!
Your Highness don't worry. There's still the Emperor and Empress.
Official Hang won't be in any trouble.
If the Emperor could really protect her, she wouldn't be taken!
Your Highness, it's not that I don't want to help,
but your jurisdiction doesn't go beyodn the military.
At this time, you should avoid attention.
I really can't do anything.
Minister Wang and Minister Cheng have a lot of communications
if Empress Dowager helps you investigate this,
I think you should try asking him.
I ask of Minister Wang to condone this.
Get up, get up.
How could I accept such a bow from Your Highness?
You all leave.
I know this relates to our national and military laws.
I'm not asking you to break the law.
It's just that General Hang Gang is honest and upright.
There must be something fishy going on for him to betray Ming.
If you could thoroughly investigate and return the Hang family's honor,
I would be eternally grateful.
I'm not refraining from helping.
It's just
this matter is too difficult.
In any dynasty, betraying one's country has a dire consequence. Nine generations of the family will be implicated or executed.
Furthermore, General Hang is Official Hang's father.
If I were to do this and Meilin were to find out,
she'll be very unhappy.
Minister Wang, was General Hang's betrayal arranged by someone?
Why does Your Highness ask that?
Are you doubting the front line soldiers who witnessed it?
Or are you suspecting that I, for my own interests,
would disregard the vitality of the Ming Dynasty?
Since Your Highness has stated your suspicions, I have no face to continue speaking with you.
Please return, Your Highness.
No matter what,
we still have to release them.
It's not that I'm working hard. The celestial prison is under the Ministry of Defense.
Even the Eastern Depot's people cannot enter.
Then what do we do?
It's that same phrase.
If Your Majesty could lead an attack,
the military rights will naturally return to your hands.
In the future, no one would dare defy you.
Your Majesty. Last time Jing fuma supplemented the front line with more troops,
so you had no reason to personally lead the troops.
The situation is different now. He has died in battle,
and our troops are being defeated at every turn.
A reason has already been delivered to our doorstep.
I need to carefully think about this.
No, I can't calm down at all.
Your Majesty is like this because of Official Hang's matter still?
I thought about it carefully.
If we send a young courtesan in there
and replace Official Hang...
There's no way. Our Emperor is a passionate one.
If we don't rescue Official Hang,
he wouldn't even have the will to deal with the Empress Dowager
much less lead the attack.
Really, the Emperor doesn't need to lead an attack.
You are the best military strategist of all.
Stop your flattery!
This is not flattery. Just think,
Datong isn't far from your hometown.
If the Emperor leads an attack,
you must be a central general.
At that time, you will be returning home wreathed in laurels of glory. How honourable would that be?
That's not a bad idea.
My father definitely would not join the enemy.
The Emperor must find that he's innocent.
Godmother, tell godfather that he must be careful with everything.
Your godfather especially wanted me to tell you not to be too depressed.
The Emperor and Prince Cheng must think of a plan soon to get you out.
Eunuch Wang.
Miss Hang. You know
that the Eastern Depot contributed the most
in capturing Cheng Shisan.
Thank you Eunuch Wang.
No need to thank me.
I could release you now.
You just need to convince the Emperor to lead an attack.
Eunuch Wang, I sincerely apologize.
I am just a female official.
I don't dare speak about leading an attack.
Furthermore, what I owe you is a family deed.
You want me to speak about national matters.
If I misspeak even one line, this could cost the lives of generals and soldiers.
Eunuch Wang, please accept that I am incapable of this.
Calm down, calm down.
Such an impetuous lady.
I didn't realise she wouldn't appreciate my favours at all.
Carry the order. Only give her soured rice and dirty water every day.
Torture her as well.
Yes.
Your Majesty, I can't do anything.
There are Minister Wang's people everywhere.
I really couldn't exchange Officail Hang.
Never mind. At least since she's still alive,
there is still hope.
Your Majesty, it's better to make a decision sooner.
The Empress Dowager has sent the Heads of Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court
to Renshou Palace.
She said if Your Majesty is still so reckless,
she will make decisions for the country.
What?
Your Highness! There's trouble Your Highness!
Head of the Ministry of Justice has already arrived at Renshou Palace.
It seems like the Empress Dowager wants to bypass the Emperor and directly get rid of Official Hang!
You cannot go! At this time getting involved
would mean getting involved with treason yourself!
But father-in-law must be innocent!
I believe it too.
But right now, the Empress Dowager wants her life.
If you want to save her, you must think of something else.
Yu'er, you must believe me.
Back then, I was threatened by the Empress Dowager
so I didn't dare request marriage from the Emperor.
Mother, then tell me
what else could I do now?
Then, why don't you marry Princess Anhe?
Mother!
Don't get angry. I was just saying it casually.
Minister Wang doesn't want to help now
which means he is angry from the unsuccessful marriage effort.
Yu'er, if you marry her, the situation will be different.
Even if General Hang really is guilty,
he just has to speak to make large matters small and small matters nothing.
I've already sworn that in my lifetime, I will only marry Yunxian.
Then you're going to watch the Empress Dowager force her to die?
Yu'er,
if you are to live in the palace, you must learn to endure.
Back then, when I was exiled from the palace, a short stay turned into 20 years.
Didn't I endure it too?
As long as you can endure and wait, there is hope.
Then if I marry Wang Meiling and Yunxian comes out, what do I tell her?
Don't worry.
As long as you marry Princess Anhe, I will take care of the rest.
For all we know, you could marry Lady Hang--
ah, Yunxian, as a concubine.
Then, you can care for her all you want. Who's to do anything?
Princess Anhe is a daughter of a noble family. She won't throw a temper.
Even if she bullies Yunxian
you can punish her for jealousy.
- But-- - Stop it with the buts.
There's still time for you to go to Renshou Palace.
Once the Empress Dowager's edict comes down, everything will be over.
Hurry, Yu'er.
I think if we were to hold onto--
Bull****! Are you ignoring me?
Your Majesty we've done wrong...
I have taken interest in your daughter for a long time.
I have especially come to ask for her hand in marriage.
Your Highness. What's wrong?
Aren't you and Minister Hang...
I am not lying. Please allow this marriage.
Mother. Why must you back Yunxian into a corner?
It's already known that
Cheng Shisan was the culprit who poisoned you.
Today, I want to kill her, not for my personal enmity against her,
but because Hang Gang has betrayed Ming.
If I don't kill her, the people's anger will not die down.
.As long as I am here, no one is allowed to harm Yunxian.
Your Majesty. You are ignoring court protocols.
The Zhu family rules Ming.
My words are the law.
Today, I am definitely going to kill Miss Hang.
I will not allow it.
Your Highness' matters are my matters.
As long as I see Meilin getting married,
I will immediately go to the front lines and investigate this matter properly.
Thank you, father-in-law.
Then General Hang's family...
Your marriage should be celebrated by everyone.
I believe the Empress Dowager will proclaim amnesty.
Your Highness.
I'll let go of Miss Hang's matters now.
As for what the people and court ministers will say,
Your Majesty will be responsible for the consequences.
I'm tired. I am going to rest now.
I have researched already.
An auspicious day will arrive three days later.
Great. I promise you.
Then, three days later.
However, I must make myself clear on one point.
Meilin is my only daughter.
If someone marries her,
then that person will receive all the support
the Wang family is capable of.
However, if someone hurts her and ruins her happiness,
I will risk everything I have for revenge.
I understand.
Prince Cheng's Manor
Isn't this your manor?
Why did you bring us here?
Because your father's case hasn't been fully investigated yet.
You were able to leave because I used my connections.
During this period, I feel you'll be the safest living here.
We have inconvenienced you, your Highness.
Grandmother, this is something I should do.
It's been chaotic outside these past few days. You should stay indoors as much as possible.
And should you hear any rumors, don't believe any of them.
I wasn't paying attention when we left the prison,
but since the last time I saw you several days ago, you look exhausted.
Help Madam to her room.
Be careful.
Hasn't it been the same for you? You've suffered during your time in prison.
I'm fine. I knew that you would definitely come and save me.
Of course. How could I abandon you without a care?
Qiyu, you mean a lot to me.
Yunxian, promise me
that whatever happens in the following days, you'll believe in me.
Of course I'll believe in you.
I never thought this wedding would be so rushed.
Fortunately, all of the preparations are pretty much done.
Alright, go and bring me my trunk.
Yes.
- Yu'er. - All hail the Emperor!
Yu'er!
Zhu Qiyu, you disgraceful bastard!
Mother, why don't you go inside?
I have something to explain to His Majesty.
Explain? What is there to explain?
In what way did Yunxian let you down,
that you would choose to marry Wang Meilin right now?!
Older brother, continue to hit me.
I was the one that let her down.
Your Majesty! In order to save Minister Hang, His Highness had no choice but to do this!
To save Lady Hang?
♫ Used to think the winter had always been this cold, ♫
♫ unrelated to my stubborn obsession ♫
♫ 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 ♫