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(DUBBED)The Rags-to-Royal Vow: Bride of the Unseen King full movie
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00:00:00Lady Evelyn Sterling from the Montagues, a woman of virtue, diligent and gentle, hereby
00:00:05bestow the title of first-ranked Lady of Honor by Imperial Decree.
00:00:10We humbly thank His Majesty for His grace.
00:00:21Murder!
00:00:22Murder!
00:00:23Duh!
00:00:24Someone's been killed!
00:00:26Murder!
00:00:27Murder!
00:00:28Murder!
00:00:38Murder...
00:00:39Sister!...
00:00:42Why?
00:00:43Don't call me Sister!
00:00:45You are unworthy!
00:00:46We are both daughters of the Sterling Family, why should you live better than me?
00:00:50If only Adrian Monta caught my bridal bow 3 years ago...
00:00:55Ha-ha-ha-ha!
00:00:57This thing being over is nothing but an illusion.
00:01:02If I were given another chance, I would rather forsake all of these honors.
00:01:27Master, I have already spread the word.
00:01:32The noblemen from all around have heard that our daughters of the Sterling family are seeking husbands and are eager to compete for them.
00:01:40For a son-in-law of our family, at the very least, he must be a man of great status.
00:01:44You two better aim at the right man.
00:01:46Whichever of you marries well shall bring glory to our family.
00:01:49Have I been reborn just three years ago, the very day of the husband seeking bridal bond?
00:01:55My lady, it's time to cast your ball.
00:02:01Sister, please let me go first.
00:02:05In my past life, Josephine insists that I go first.
00:02:09Feigning modesty and humility.
00:02:11Yet now, it seems, Josephine has also been reborn.
00:02:20Lady Josephine, this way! Give it to me! Lady Josephine, come on!
00:02:26In this life, I have to marry Adrian!
00:02:38Tim, Adrian, second son of the Montagues.
00:02:40The Montague family are relatives of the royal family, which means we shall become royal kin as well.
00:02:46I actually altered my fate.
00:02:50Three years later, Adrian shall rise in rank and I shall become a noble lady of honor.
00:02:57Josephine, you have schemed relentlessly.
00:03:00But little do you know that you're gonna suffer a lot in the evil Montague family.
00:03:05Great, great, great! The whole family is counting on you!
00:03:10Oh, stop flattering me! I'm doing this just for our family.
00:03:13Once I become Lady Montague, I shall be mindful of my words and actions bringing prosperity to our family.
00:03:20Sister, what do you say?
00:03:23You are truly fortunate. As your sister, I am happy for you.
00:03:29Evelyn, Lady Luck is with me this time. In this life, I will never let you overshadow me again.
00:03:36That is...
00:03:42Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
00:03:46Master, if the Empress tower did you find, you're dressed like this.
00:03:51Mother's been always pressing me. I can only leave the palace for some peace.
00:03:56This is a perfect chance to experience the life of ordinary folk.
00:03:59Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
00:04:01The bridal bull for marriage!
00:04:02Let's have a look!
00:04:04In my past life, that beggar caught my bridal bull. I had to run away and then suffer a lot.
00:04:10This time, I shall let you taste the pain of being abandoned by your own kin.
00:04:16Master, our family has now secured ties with the Montagues.
00:04:20Evelyn, now it's your turn. And you better aim as close as Josephine.
00:04:25Mother, how could you say such a thing?
00:04:27Sister has always been lucky and she would never bring shame upon us.
00:04:32In my opinion, in the moment, she will surely get the finest husband.
00:04:40Powerful or not, rich or not, it's only written on water.
00:04:45In this life, I seek only a true companion to live a peaceful life till the end.
00:04:50It's him. It's him. The beggar that Josephine ran away from.
00:05:08That Josephine ran away from.
00:05:11Oh, oh no. It actually went to a beggar.
00:05:15Sister, what terrible luck you have. A beggar out of so many people down there. How do you expect father to hold his head high?
00:05:23Damn it! With so many people down there, how could you cast into a beggar? Are you deliberately trying to shame me?
00:05:31What's done is done, sister. Do not be too upset.
00:05:34Though he is of lowly birth, but look, at least he got a pretty face.
00:05:38It is only a pity for you, sister, raising comfort and luxury. But now bound to a beggar, you shall have to labor yourself to earn your bread.
00:05:48Now this will be quite the spectacle. The esteemed Lady Evelyn will marry a beggar? Everyone is watching. If she refuses, it's going to ruin their credit. Who would associate with them more?
00:05:57Hey! Hey! Hey! Seize her! Don't let her escape!
00:06:05Master, how did this bridal ball end up in your hands? What should we do now? It's the Scottish.
00:06:11I'm dressed in such rags. She won't agree.
00:06:17Sister, why are you running? You cast the bridal ball yourself!
00:06:22You damn girl! Look at the filthy beggar you've got!
00:06:25If he becomes my son-in-law, it's gonna be a huge disgrace to us!
00:06:32In my past life, I was mistreated by the Montagues and used for Sterling's ambitions.
00:06:38Thinking back now, perhaps marrying a beggar would be better fate.
00:06:42The rule of the bridal ball is binding. Since he caught the ball, you should...
00:06:48I am willing to marry him.
00:06:49What?
00:06:50My name is Evelyn Sterling. What's yours?
00:06:51I am Luke...
00:06:53Lucas Prescott.
00:06:54With all present as my witnesses today, I, Evelyn Sterling. Willing take Lucas Prescott as my husband?
00:06:55What?
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00:07:33I didn't. It's just that I'm poor as hell. Marrying me would mean a life of a certainty. Are you sure?
00:07:43We're not disabled or something. We may be poor now, but we can always earn our money.
00:07:50We can work hard to make a living ourselves.
00:07:54I've never seen someone so easily content.
00:07:57He's just a filthy beggar! You're really gonna marry him?
00:08:00Come on, Evelyn. You're sure about this? Married this beggar, and your future is ruined.
00:08:08I do not believe that is true. Future won't be decided like that.
00:08:12Lucas, he may be in rags now, but I can see his humility and good manner. He's gonna make a difference, maybe.
00:08:20You are... Rule is rule. You're not eating your words, are you, sir?
00:08:25Indeed. If he refuses, that's breaking the rules. I'm gonna ruin their reputation. Seems well, she has to marry him.
00:08:32Indeed, marry him!
00:08:33Indeed, marry him!
00:08:34Marry him!
00:08:35Since you want to marry him, don't blame us in the future. You won't get a share of the coming glory of us.
00:08:43I understand.
00:08:44The matchmaking is concluded. Everyone disperse.
00:08:48Sister, no hard feelings. But marrying a beggar means you will spend your life beneath me.
00:09:01You should worry about yourself. Life with the Monticeous is not as easy as you imagine.
00:09:08You...
00:09:17In three days, remember to come to propose.
00:09:23It's her or mother's pressing. So I might as well...
00:09:27Alright, I'll be there.
00:09:34Today, the second daughter of the Salon family is to be wed.
00:09:38Her dowry includes a pair of gold phoenix hairpins laid with precious gems,
00:09:42plenty of boats of fine brocade,
00:09:44three land deeds for silk shops in the Eastern District.
00:09:47Lady Josephine Sterling's salary is worth a fortune.
00:09:50Yet Lady Evelyn Sterling has nothing at all.
00:09:52They're both daughters of the Sterling family, but the difference between them is astonishing.
00:09:56Sister, after marrying a beggar, you will likely toil for the rest of your life.
00:10:00I wonder if you can even endure such life.
00:10:07It's the bridegroom. The bridegroom has arrived.
00:10:15Oh, as expected of the second son of the Montague family, the spectacle is grand indeed.
00:10:21Of course, the Montagues hold immense power.
00:10:23Marrying into their family, Lady Josephine Sterling will live a life of endless luxury.
00:10:27Unlike Evelyn, marrying a beggar, this will certainly be an interesting sight to behold.
00:10:32My respects to my honor, father, and mother-in-law.
00:10:34Please rise, my son-in-law.
00:10:35My son-in-law.
00:10:37Such an elaborate wedding procession is a spectacle worthy of Highgate.
00:10:41For our dear Josephine to be regarded so highly by you is an honor to the Sterling family.
00:10:49Sister, the auspicious hour is nearly over.
00:10:53Why has your husband not come for you?
00:10:54Could it be that he's not coming at all?
00:10:57I, your humble son-in-law, greet my honored father-in-law.
00:11:12My lady.
00:11:17My lady.
00:11:18Are you here to beg for the alms or take a bride?
00:11:21Dressed in such rags, do you not feel ashamed?
00:11:23Compared to Lord Montague, you are as far apart as heaven and earth.
00:11:28Just what are you wearing?
00:11:29In front of so many esteemed officials, are you not bringing shame upon me?
00:11:34Today is your wedding day.
00:11:36And yet you came dressed like this?
00:11:38Do you not find this is a disgrace?
00:11:40Do you not finding this humiliating?
00:11:42Marriage is a lifelong commitment, building upon sincerity, not mere appearances.
00:11:46The man I, Evelyn Sterling, have chosen.
00:11:49It's not one whose worth can be swayed by idle words.
00:11:51Have you not embarrassed us enough?
00:11:54Sir, master, do not be angered.
00:11:57From the moment Evelyn steps beyond this threshold, she'll no longer be us, Sterling.
00:12:02The auspicious hour has arrived.
00:12:04Bring the bride to the carriage.
00:12:06This is the...
00:12:16Congratulations, master Sterling.
00:12:19Your son-in-law is truly an exceptional man.
00:12:23Many thanks, deputy minister.
00:12:26Please come inside.
00:12:27Off to you.
00:12:28Surely you didn't arrive on foot today.
00:12:34On such a big day, will you have the bride walk all the way to your home?
00:12:39Unheard of.
00:12:40Indeed.
00:12:41Not like my husband.
00:12:46My lady, please, allow me to take you home.
00:12:49Bow to the heavens and the earth.
00:13:11Is this the place they've found us to live in?
00:13:14Bow to the elders.
00:13:16Yes.
00:13:16A shabby place like this, is it even fit for a living?
00:13:23I just didn't want you to blow your cover.
00:13:25And bow to each other as husband and wife.
00:13:34The ceremony is complete!
00:13:38My lady, I have put you through hardship, having a life with me in such a shabby place.
00:13:43Not at all.
00:13:44I actually think it's rather spacious.
00:13:48At least, it shields us from the wind and rain.
00:13:52If we work hard from now on, keep this place tidy,
00:13:55it'll soon feel much more comfortable.
00:13:57At this moment, I have nothing of value to give you.
00:14:01The shade pendant was left to me by my father.
00:14:04I've carried it with me all these years.
00:14:06And now, I'm giving it to you.
00:14:14It's so precious.
00:14:16Are you certain of it?
00:14:20Alright.
00:14:21I will cherish it well.
00:14:23You're up.
00:14:49Breakfast is ready.
00:14:50For you.
00:14:51Hey.
00:14:55Where are you going?
00:14:57Today is the wife's homecoming day.
00:14:59I made telemeds for my parents, but they're not quite finished.
00:15:02I need to buy some more threats and complete them before I return home.
00:15:05Alright.
00:15:06I'll go with you.
00:15:07Alright.
00:15:09Let's go.
00:15:09Greetings, your ma-
00:15:15Greetings, your majesty.
00:15:20Greetings, your majesty.
00:15:21Greetings, your ma-
00:15:22Who are they?
00:15:27The palace is too complicated. Once everything's settled, I'll reveal my identity to Evelyn.
00:15:32They are...
00:15:33They're here for Victor.
00:15:41Yes, yes. I used to serve in the palace. These are all old acquaintances.
00:15:48Evelyn, I'll help Victor to entertain the guests. Will you be all right buying threat on your own?
00:15:55Yes.
00:15:57Speak! What happened?
00:16:10The Empress Dowager distressed over Your Majesty's presence and suddenly collapsed.
00:16:13What? Victor, stay here and protect Evelyn. Let's head back.
00:16:17Yes, Your Majesty.
00:16:18Get someone to deliver some valuable gifts to Sterling Estate. Say that they're Evelyn's homecoming gifts.
00:16:24Yes, Your Majesty.
00:16:25Let's go.
00:16:26Father.
00:16:26Mother. Mother. Your daughter has returned.
00:16:31Father?
00:16:33Why has Sister returned alone?
00:16:39Today is your homecoming day.
00:16:42Sister, why have you returned alone?
00:16:44Are you ashamed of your beggar husband?
00:16:47So you didn't even bring him to meet the family.
00:16:49My husband wanted to come, but something urgent came up.
00:16:53Since being married to the beggar, Lady Evelyn Sterling must have suffered a great deal. You look much frailer than before.
00:17:01Had you not married that filthy beggar, perhaps I would have taken you as a concubine. At least you wouldn't have fallen to such a state.
00:17:08That will not be necessary. I am living well. As of for you, Sister, it has been quite a few days since you had seen your husband before.
00:17:16You...
00:17:16Screw you, Adrian. Went drinking with Coorsens on our wedding night and now everyone knows. We are utterly humiliating me.
00:17:25Josephine.
00:17:26Father, Mother. Greetings to you both. Greetings to you both.
00:17:36You've returned alone. How can you still have the face to come back?
00:17:39What does your husband do all day? Not even accompanying you for your homecoming.
00:17:44Mother, you're thinking too highly of her. That filthy beggar is probably begging in the streets right now. How could he possibly compare to my husband?
00:17:54Father-in-law, your humble son-in-law has brought a small gift.
00:18:03Our dear Josephine has truly found herself a fine husband.
00:18:07For our daughter to marry such a fine gentleman, it must be the blessing she has earned over eight lifetimes.
00:18:12Unlike someone who chose a beggar as her husband, our sterling family has raised you for so many years, and yet you come back empty-handed on your homecoming day.
00:18:23Indeed, Sister. This is my homecoming gift.
00:18:27Have you fallen into such poverty that you cannot even afford a proper homecoming gift?
00:18:31Father, Mother, these are the two protective talamans I made for you by hand. A blessing to you both. Wishing you peace and prosperity.
00:18:46Oh!
00:18:49Get out!
00:18:51What a disgrace!
00:18:53Sister, is this truly what you've brought? A few scraps of cloth with embroidery? How dare you present these?
00:19:00Well, she did marry a beggar.
00:19:03So her gift befits her status perfectly.
00:19:07Oh, right. She has married a beggar. What else could we expect from her?
00:19:18Master! Madam! Someone from the palace has arrived with gifts. They say they are the homecoming gifts from Lady Eflin.
00:19:23Master Sterling! Who exactly has your eldest daughter married a mountain nobility?
00:19:31Even the palace saw fit to have me personally deliver these gifts to you. You must hold great influence indeed.
00:19:36Gifts from the palace? Then it must be from his majesty himself.
00:19:39It was personally arranged by the chief eunuch at his majesty's side. He said...
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00:24:58Lucas is the only one who has ever treated me well.
00:25:03This jade pendant was left to him by his parents.
00:25:06Farewell.
00:25:07I will never allow his heartfelt gift to be trampled.
00:25:09I will walk.
00:25:28For the sake of a filthy beggar, you would go to such lengths?
00:25:34You must have lost your mind.
00:25:37For a mere jade pendant, a lady born into privilege would willingly walk across burning charcoal.
00:25:43No wonder she was foolish enough to marry a mere beggar.
00:25:46After all, what does a beggar have to his name but worthless trinkets?
00:25:50This jade pendant is likely his most treasured possession.
00:25:54No wonder dear sister cherishes it so.
00:25:58The jade pendant was left to me by my father.
00:26:00I've carried it with me all these years.
00:26:03And now, I'm giving it to you.
00:26:14For me, my lady.
00:26:16Lucas, do not worry.
00:26:19I will reclaim the jade pendant.
00:26:28Can you return the jade pendant to me now?
00:26:37You want it?
00:26:39Then crawl over and take it.
00:26:42As long as you crawl over, this jade pendant will be yours.
00:26:46The jade pendant was left to me by my father.
00:27:03I've carried it with me all these years.
00:27:05And now, I'm giving it to you.
00:27:09All right.
00:27:10I will cherish it, Will.
00:27:11Ha!
00:27:12Ha!
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00:27:43But if you were disfigured, would your dearest husband still want you?
00:27:48Why are you looking at me like that?
00:27:52I have long told you the fate of a woman who wets a beggar can only be one to be trampled upon at will.
00:27:59You exhaust yourself trying to torment me.
00:28:02But do you truly believe you'll get your way?
00:28:06I want you to spend the rest of your days wallowing in the gutter, watching as I rise to become the most esteemed woman in the world!
00:28:24His majesty has arrived!
00:28:31Who dares lay a hand on my woman?
00:28:36Evelyn, I'm sorry. I'm late.
00:28:41Just leave.
00:28:42Lucas, I didn't lose your Jake Bandit.
00:28:52Did they say it was his majesty? How could it be him?
00:28:55That beggar is dressed in such luxurious robes! And those men, are they the Imperial Guards? Why would they take orders from a beggar?
00:29:02I heard that filthy beggar's brother once served in the palace. Is it natural for him to procure some robes?
00:29:07That wretched beggar has suffered humiliation last time, and now he has come to regain his dignity?
00:29:12Ha! What a joke! A mere beggar? Daring to put on an act in the Sterling Estate?
00:29:17Look at the fine husband you've chosen. Useless is one thing, but to be so audacious? As to steal from the Imperial Palace? If his majesty were to find out, do you really believe you will be spared?
00:29:27You deviant fools. You're doomed!
00:29:31You! What do you think you're doing?
00:29:33Evelyn, come with me.
00:29:35Evelyn, what's wrong?
00:29:46Who did this?!
00:29:47Lucas!
00:29:48Yes, it was me! So what? I was only trying to help my dear sister! Who would've thought she would walk barefoot across a burning charcoal? I wonder what she was thinking? Such a fool!
00:30:05Silence! And who do you think you are to dare raise your voice before me?
00:30:10Yes, I'm insulting her! Because she married a worthless man! I am a noble lady with the Montag family! You are nothing but insects beneath my feet! Even if I were to kill you here and now, you ought to kneel and sack me for it!
00:30:23Let's see how much longer you can keep up this charade! Guard! Seize this filthy beggar, Neville and Sterling!
00:30:29Wait...
00:30:33How dare you humiliate my lady!
00:30:36Seize them!
00:30:37Seize them!
00:30:38Seize them!
00:30:42How dare you! I'm Lady Josephly Montag!
00:30:46My husband, save me!
00:30:47You filthy beggar! Guards!
00:30:49Whoever kills him for me, I shall reward him with ten tails of gold!
00:30:55Insolent, wretch! Lord Montague is of royal lineage!
00:30:58If you dare lay a hand on him, you shall make an enemy of the entire Montague family!
00:31:02And what of it? Anyone who dares harm my lady shall only have one face! Death!
00:31:11You filthy beggar! You're taking this act too far!
00:31:13Before I lose my temper, release me at once! I might disappear your life!
00:31:17You've tortured Evelyn to such wretched state!
00:31:20Press their faces! Straight into the burning charcoal!
00:31:23No!
00:31:24No!
00:31:25No!
00:31:26No!
00:31:27No!
00:31:28What are you doing?
00:31:29No!
00:31:30Stop!
00:31:31Once the judicial court arrives, you are doomed!
00:31:32All right!
00:31:33My brother is an official of the imperial court! Do you really think you'll walk away alive?
00:31:38I'd like to see if the judicial court would tolerate this! Carry on!
00:31:42Help!
00:31:43No!
00:31:44Help!
00:31:45No!
00:31:46No!
00:31:47Help!
00:31:48No!
00:31:49Excuse me!
00:31:50You wretched fool! If you wish to die, don't drag your stoning family down with you!
00:31:53No!
00:31:54Stop!
00:31:55Brother!
00:31:56Brother, save me!
00:31:57Stop!
00:31:58Brother!
00:31:59Brother!
00:32:00Brother, save me!
00:32:11Who is harming my brother?
00:32:17The imperial secret guards! Why are they here?
00:32:20Yes!
00:32:21I summoned them!
00:32:23That voice!
00:32:24Could it be?
00:32:26Your majesty!
00:32:29Your majesty!
00:32:33The Emperor!
00:32:34How could this filthy beggar-
00:32:35Brother!
00:32:36Don't let this filthy beggar fool you!
00:32:38These clothes he's wearing are all stolen from the imperial palace!
00:32:41All these people were bribed by him with a huge sum of money!
00:32:43That's right!
00:32:44You're new to this office!
00:32:45It's normal to get the wrong person, but he really is a filthy beggar!
00:32:48He can't possibly be the Emperor!
00:32:50That's true!
00:32:51The Emperor couldn't possibly be here!
00:32:54Wretched girl!
00:32:55Look at the fine husband you've chosen!
00:32:57You've offended Lord Montague!
00:32:59I'll see how you plan to end this!
00:33:01My lord!
00:33:02You must uphold justice for us!
00:33:04This filthy beggar and Evelyn Sterling!
00:33:06They defied human ethics!
00:33:08Even intended to murder us!
00:33:09Outrageous!
00:33:10At the foot of the imperial city!
00:33:11How can you act so brazenly?
00:33:12Guards!
00:33:13Take them to the dungeon of the judicial court!
00:33:14Interrogate them with torture!
00:33:15Wait!
00:33:16What else do you have to say?
00:33:17Since when?
00:33:18What's this position of Lord Justice Deputy?
00:33:19Yours to assume!
00:33:20You filthy beggar!
00:33:21How could you possibly know about court appointments?
00:33:22My brother was appointed by the Empress Dowager herself!
00:33:23What now?
00:33:24Regret finally sinking in?
00:33:25Even the Empress Dowager was deceived!
00:33:26Your Montague family truly is impressive!
00:33:28Empress Dowager?
00:33:29Please speak up for your subject!
00:33:30His Majesty outside the palace married the eldest daughter of the Sterling family!
00:33:31What?
00:33:32Because that woman his Majesty even lashed out!
00:33:33You said his Majesty married another woman outside the palace?
00:33:34Guards!
00:33:35Prepare the sedan!
00:33:36Insolent!
00:33:37How dare you offend the Empress Dowager?
00:33:38Are you trying to get yourself killed?
00:33:39Lord Montague!
00:33:40You!
00:33:41You!
00:33:42You!
00:33:43You!
00:33:44You!
00:33:45You!
00:33:46You!
00:33:47You!
00:33:48You!
00:33:49You!
00:33:50You!
00:33:51You!
00:33:52You!
00:33:53You!
00:33:54You!
00:33:55You!
00:33:56You!
00:33:57You!
00:33:58You!
00:33:59You!
00:34:00You!
00:34:01You!
00:34:02You!
00:34:03You!
00:34:04You!
00:34:06You!
00:34:07Everyone look at yourself...
00:34:08Lord Montague!
00:34:09Please see clearly!
00:34:10Our Sterling family has long severed ties with Evelyn Stirling.
00:34:11Every word she says has nothing to do with us!
00:34:13That's right, My Lord!
00:34:14Our Sterling family has always followed the rules!
00:34:16We would never dare speak against the Royal family!
00:34:19Please!
00:34:20See the truth my Lord!
00:34:21The President and thetorialies a cabinet of crime!
00:34:23You must not let them go my Lord!
00:34:24Evelyn Stirling!
00:34:25Your dear husband has now committed a hate, this crime!
00:34:28No matter who comes today, they cannot save you!
00:34:31I cant...
00:34:32I cant zurück...
00:34:33Let's break up your arms. Spare us, my lord. He didn't mean to offend.
00:34:39Haviland!
00:34:44Haviland, let's go.
00:34:46How dare you? Trying to run? Guards, stop them!
00:34:49Whoever dares to block us again, kill without mercy!
00:34:52Yes, sir!
00:34:56Trying to escape? It's not that easy!
00:35:03Lucas!
00:35:09Lucas! Lucas!
00:35:12Josephine Stirling, why is your heart so vicious?
00:35:15Lucas has no grievance with you, yet you harms him so cruelly.
00:35:18This filthy beggar actually tried to have some disfigure me?
00:35:21Of course I couldn't let you leave.
00:35:23Lucas!
00:35:27Stop looking. Your man won't be here to save you this time.
00:35:30You've got a death wish!
00:35:32Lucas!
00:35:33Well, you still can't. Hurry and go!
00:35:35I can't!
00:35:36Go? You still think he can go?
00:35:40Josephine Stirling, why won't you just let me go?
00:35:46I have to admit, sister, you're truly fortunate.
00:35:50Even marrying a beggar, you still found true love.
00:35:53What a pity.
00:35:54The more you're like this, the more impossible it is for me to let you have your way!
00:35:58You...
00:35:58Josephine, the grudge between us should not involve others.
00:36:03You can do whatever you want to me.
00:36:05I beg you.
00:36:06Let Lucas go, please.
00:36:08Avalyn, you don't need to waste your breath on her.
00:36:11I can't drag you into this.
00:36:12How touching.
00:36:14Even at a time like this.
00:36:16You still have time to flirt with this filthy beggar?
00:36:19Since you're feeling wrong so deep.
00:36:21I might as well send you both to death together.
00:36:26What are you waiting for?
00:36:28Die!
00:36:29Avalyn, watch out!
00:36:31The Emperor Stowager has arrived!
00:36:34I'd like to see who dares harm my royal son.
00:36:37He really is the Emperor?
00:36:44He...
00:36:45He really is the Emperor?
00:36:47Avalyn!
00:36:47Avalyn!
00:36:48Imperial physician!
00:36:50Call the Imperial physician quickly!
00:36:51Your Majesty!
00:36:52Victor Langley, I ordered her immediately to send her back for treatment.
00:36:56If anything happens to her, I'll make sure you pay!
00:36:58Your servitor, base!
00:36:59Come, come, come!
00:37:00Hurry!
00:37:01Your Majesty, all members of the Starling family have been arrested.
00:37:07Your Majesty?
00:37:08Your...
00:37:09Your Majesty?
00:37:11What?
00:37:12You called him...
00:37:13Your Majesty!
00:37:14Wasn't he a beggar?
00:37:15Pass down my decree.
00:37:17Sebastian Serding and his family are executed on the spot.
00:37:20Master!
00:37:23Madam!
00:37:23Madam!
00:37:25Admin Montague, as an official of the court, you abused your power and aided evil from this
00:37:30day forth.
00:37:30You are stripped of your duty, imprisoned, along the Montague in the Judicial Court.
00:37:34Spare me, Your Majesty.
00:37:35Spare me.
00:37:36Please, your...
00:37:37Spare me, Your Majesty!
00:37:38I beg, Your Majesty, to revoke the order!
00:37:41It was my fault!
00:37:44I failed to see the truth, Your Majesty!
00:37:47When you humiliated Evelyn back then, did you ever think this day would come?
00:37:53Impossible.
00:37:54Given a second chance to life, how can I still make the wrong choice?
00:37:57Empress Dowager, I did commit a grave offense, but it was all under the orders of the Sterling
00:38:02family.
00:38:02Empress Dowager, please, for the sake of my father's honor, spare me once!
00:38:06I beg, Your Majesty, and Empress Dowager for mercy!
00:38:09Please have mercy, Empress Dowager!
00:38:11Have mercy, Empress Dowager!
00:38:12My son, although the two unfilial sons of the Montague family are foolish, they were
00:38:18not the masterminds.
00:38:19They should be punished later.
00:38:20The Sterling family is a household of commoners.
00:38:23To execute them all is indeed lacking consideration for the women.
00:38:27I saw that woman who was badly injured, my son.
00:38:30You should go tend to her quickly.
00:38:49Lucas, are you alright?
00:38:51Are you alright?
00:38:52Did you get hurt?
00:38:53I'm fine.
00:38:54Lie down quickly.
00:38:54The Imperial's physician said, you have to lie down.
00:38:57Come on.
00:38:58Imperial physician?
00:39:01What is going on?
00:39:03Why are we in the palace?
00:39:05What exactly happened?
00:39:08It was the Empress Dowager who saved us.
00:39:10The Empress Dowager?
00:39:13You want to make Evelyn Sterling your Empress?
00:39:16I absolutely do not approve!
00:39:17I pledge myself to Evelyn for life in private.
00:39:22Whether you approve or not, I will overcome all obstacles to make Evelyn my Empress.
00:39:26You!
00:39:29If you truly wish to make her Empress, she must pass my test.
00:39:33But, but, but, before that, you must not let her know your identity.
00:39:42Otherwise, I have plenty of ways to stop you.
00:39:48She left the palace to pray.
00:39:50Just happened to walk by the Sterling state.
00:39:52That's how she saved us.
00:39:53Then, what about my father and the others?
00:39:59The Empress Dowager gave the order to have them all beat in 50 strikes each.
00:40:03Adrian Montague frequented pleasure districts.
00:40:05His body couldn't take it, and he fainted.
00:40:07The Empress Dowager ordered him to be put in confinement,
00:40:10and your sister was also sent to the Office of Discipline to do hard labor.
00:40:13And for your father and the others, they were exiled.
00:40:17Exiled?
00:40:17Evelyn, from now on, I will protect you.
00:40:25I asked the Empress Dowager for a position,
00:40:27and assigned you to the Imperial Household Bureau.
00:40:30From now on, the two of us will be working in the palace.
00:40:35That's wonderful.
00:40:36When the time comes, we may work in the palace for three to five years.
00:40:40Then we can leave together, and live a simple life.
00:40:43Okay.
00:40:47Evelyn, when I have some free time, I'll come to see you.
00:41:02Alright.
00:41:05Greets.
00:41:05Guests should notify us before touring the Imperial Household Bureau.
00:41:20This one here is the steward of the Bureau, Ma'am Langston.
00:41:23If you need anything, just go to her.
00:41:27Greetings, Ma'am Langston.
00:41:28This one here is the newly arrived maid, Evelyn Sterling.
00:41:33In the days to come, please take good care of her, Ma'am Langston.
00:41:37Rest assured, I will take good care of Miss Evelyn.
00:41:40I definitely won't let her do heavy work.
00:41:47Lucas.
00:41:48I came here to work, right?
00:41:51Why does it feel like I'm being treated like a mistress?
00:41:54She...
00:41:58Maybe she's a nice person.
00:42:08Miss Evelyn, please come with me.
00:42:12Go ahead.
00:42:13Go ahead.
00:42:13You, clean all of these thoroughly.
00:42:30You and I both work at the Imperial Household Bureau.
00:42:33The tasks are assigned in advance.
00:42:34Why should I be the one to do your work?
00:42:36You've got the nerves to ask?
00:42:37It's because of you that I ended up cleaning the toilet bowl.
00:42:40Some people must have used certain means to land a post here.
00:42:43And somehow even earned Ma'am Langston's favor.
00:42:45She got all the Yeezy's work assigned to you.
00:42:53Hey!
00:43:03Give it back to me!
00:43:04The dragon jade pendant?
00:43:09There's something only his majesty can wear.
00:43:11Hurry and inform Madam Langston.
00:43:12Someone is stealing.
00:43:14Oh, majesty.
00:43:15Give it back to me right now.
00:43:16Ah!
00:43:24Ah!
00:43:30What are you waiting for?
00:43:32Grab her!
00:43:32Everyone, stop right there!
00:43:41Your Grace.
00:43:43The Imperial Household Bureau is such a crude place.
00:43:46You have never come here before.
00:43:47It might harm your noble health.
00:43:49Allow me to announce your arrival.
00:43:51No need.
00:43:52This time, I am disguised as a Bureau Matron.
00:43:54Because I want to truly know Evelyn Sterling.
00:43:58She must never learn of my identity.
00:44:00Palace rules are strict.
00:44:09I was only gone for a little while.
00:44:12And you dare behave so wildly.
00:44:14What do you take the Imperial Household Bureau for?
00:44:16Ma'am!
00:44:16She stole his majesty's jade pendant.
00:44:18The one thing most forbidden in the harm is the thief.
00:44:23She feared being exposed and even tried to harm me.
00:44:26Ma'am, you must punish her properly.
00:44:29Ma'am Langston, please let me explain.
00:44:32This isn't what happened.
00:44:33Enough.
00:44:34Hand over the jade pendant.
00:44:36The pendant belongs to me.
00:44:43I said, hand over the jade pendant.
00:44:45The dragon jade pendant.
00:45:02It truly belongs to his majesty.
00:45:04The dragon jade pendant.
00:45:06It truly belongs to his majesty.
00:45:08The Emperor even gave her something this important?
00:45:11She even dares to steal his majesty's pendant.
00:45:14In the future, who knows what outrageous things she might do.
00:45:17Palace rules are very clear.
00:45:19Anyone caught stealing goods worth more than one dollar
00:45:21will have their left foot cut off and be branded.
00:45:24Ma'am, please listen to my explanation.
00:45:27This pendant was given to me by someone very dear to me.
00:45:30It was definitely not stolen.
00:45:32I truly don't know how it could belong to his majesty.
00:45:34We confirmed the pendant belongs to my son.
00:45:37Wouldn't that expose us to your identity?
00:45:39No.
00:45:40We can't rely on the object to prove there was theft involved.
00:45:43I'll thoroughly investigate this matter until the truth is found.
00:45:47The pendant will remain with me.
00:45:48If you are truly innocent, I will make things right for you.
00:45:52Thank you, Ma'am.
00:45:54This is the new steward, Madam Williams.
00:45:56From now on, she will work with me to manage the Bureau.
00:45:59All of you, behave yourselves.
00:46:01Anyone who tries to be sneaky or lazy will be punished according to palace rules.
00:46:06Yes, Ma'am.
00:46:11Your bullying of your colleague has not been settled yet.
00:46:14You are to clean toilet bowl as punishment.
00:46:16You may eat only when you finish.
00:46:21Yes, Ma'am.
00:46:21Oh, isn't this much better?
00:46:41Your majesty, Miss Caldwell has come to the palace again today.
00:46:54Do you wish to see her?
00:46:55No.
00:46:56Tell her to go back where she came from.
00:46:58This.
00:46:59You.
00:47:00Go back.
00:47:01I'm going to see Evelyn.
00:47:02If you follow me, you'll expose my identity.
00:47:05Out of the way.
00:47:05Evelyn.
00:47:10Evelyn.
00:47:14Lucas.
00:47:16Why are you here?
00:47:19How can Madam Langston let you do this kind of work?
00:47:22I'll go speak with her.
00:47:24I'll go speak with her.
00:47:26Lucas.
00:47:28It's just cleaning a toilet bowl is not a big deal.
00:47:32Evelyn.
00:47:32I'm sorry you had to endure this.
00:47:46I promise I'll find a way to get you out of here as soon as possible.
00:47:50By the way, the jade pendant of yours, what's the story behind it?
00:47:54Why is it that they keep saying that the pendant belongs to his majesty?
00:47:58Uh, my father.
00:48:01My father once won first place in the imperial exam.
00:48:03To encourage outstanding scholars, his majesty rewarded him with the jade pendant.
00:48:07This is how it came into our hands.
00:48:09Oh, I see.
00:48:10All they say is his majesty, his majesty.
00:48:12I thought maybe you were lying to me.
00:48:18Who's there?
00:48:19Who's there?
00:48:22It's Madam Willems.
00:48:24Hurry up, go.
00:48:25Go let her see you.
00:48:25Tomorrow.
00:48:26I'll come to see you tomorrow again.
00:48:27Madam Willems.
00:48:36All the toilet bowls have been cleaned.
00:48:38Cleaned already?
00:48:40Then go sweep the entire back courtyard.
00:48:46Yes, ma'am.
00:48:49Finally done with everything.
00:48:50I'm finally done with everything.
00:48:57Why are you throwing my things?
00:49:03Madam Willems gave orders herself.
00:49:06She said at first light tomorrow, you're to deliver her medicine.
00:49:08Ma'am said, the medicine must be boiled with morning dew.
00:49:12Tonight, you should wait outside.
00:49:13Morning too.
00:49:15Morning too.
00:49:16Everyone heard it.
00:49:19I'm not making it up.
00:49:20Why is Madam Willems always picking on me?
00:49:23Madam Willems already showed me mercy by.
00:49:25Not punishing for the theft last time.
00:49:27All she asked was for you to collect the morning dew.
00:49:29You should be grateful.
00:49:30The pendant wasn't stolen at all.
00:49:31Stop falsely accusing me.
00:49:33Not stolen?
00:49:33Are you saying his majesty gave it to you himself?
00:49:35The night air is damped with dew.
00:49:47I'm going inside to get my own blanket.
00:49:48Is that not allowed?
00:49:50What arrogance.
00:49:51This is the Imperial Palace.
00:49:52There's no such thing as yours or mine.
00:49:54Don't think that just because Madam Lester, you can do whatever you want.
00:49:58Who said you could come in?
00:50:00Move aside.
00:50:00Avalyn.
00:50:11Avalyn.
00:50:12Are you all right?
00:50:14Who did this?
00:50:16Victor Langley, why is he here?
00:50:18Could it be that he is...
00:50:20You want to die?
00:50:23Your majesty.
00:50:29You're the Emperor.
00:50:30You're his majesty.
00:50:35Insolent servant.
00:50:39You must never let her discover your true identity.
00:50:52My deepest apologies, your majesty.
00:50:54I merely saw someone injured and acted out of concern.
00:50:56Unfortunately, it wasn't his majesty.
00:51:01But hasn't Master Langley been by his majesty's side?
00:51:06Master Langley, what is going on here?
00:51:08Oh, this young guy in here, he bids a strike in resemblance to his majesty.
00:51:14I specifically brought him to the palace to interrogate him.
00:51:16I humbly apologize.
00:51:24I acknowledge my error.
00:51:27Madam Langston, I beg your pardon.
00:51:29It's entirely my fault for causing this young officer concern.
00:51:32If you understand your error, then leave at once.
00:51:34As for you...
00:51:45Fraternizing with the guards is a grave matter.
00:51:50Yet Madam Williams nearly punished her with kneeling.
00:51:52The last time she stole a jade pendant, that incident was also swept under the rug.
00:51:58Tell me, if his majesty knew she had stolen his jade pendant, how do you think he would handle her?
00:52:03I shall inform his majesty at once.
00:52:16It was you who stole his jade pendant.
00:52:18Let us see if he will still let you off so easily.
00:52:20Ah!
00:52:22Ah, my face!
00:52:24Ah, my face!
00:52:25Ah, my face!
00:52:28You foolish serpent!
00:52:30What have you put in this ball?
00:52:31I-I obtained a recipe from a tallist who claimed they could enhance one's beauty when consumed.
00:52:40I only wished to do what was best for Madam Williams, which is why I acted so foolishly.
00:52:44How dare you serve something of unknown origin to ma'am if this rash on her face does not fade?
00:52:51How will you atone for this?
00:52:53Madam?
00:52:54Guards, drag her away and sell her to a slave trader.
00:52:57Madam Williams, have mercy.
00:52:59Madam, have mercy, please.
00:53:01Madam!
00:53:01Madam!
00:53:02Madam, have mercy!
00:53:04Madam!
00:53:06Madam!
00:53:08May I be permitted to try?
00:53:11You?
00:53:14You?
00:53:15I've studied medical texts, and I can prepare herbal remedy that might alleviate the rash on your face.
00:53:20If my myths prove effective, I beg you, Madam, to spare Isabella's life.
00:53:32His majesty has not paid me attention for a long time, yet I hear he has recently been visiting Imperial Household Bureau.
00:53:50Tell me who could be in the Imperial Household Bureau to capture his majesty's interest so deeply.
00:53:54I don't know.
00:53:55I don't know.
00:53:56I don't know.
00:53:56I know nothing.
00:53:57Stay!
00:54:02I remember now.
00:54:03There is indeed someone who dares to do such a thing.
00:54:05It may not look appealing, but it is true that the rash has faded somewhat.
00:54:21It seems you do have some skill.
00:54:27Thank you for your praise, Madam.
00:54:29Adam, you need to only wait six more hours, and the rash will completely disappear.
00:54:34What are you trying to do now?
00:54:55If it weren't for you today, I might have already been taken away.
00:55:06As for what happened before, I owe you an apology.
00:55:09I will accept any punishment or scolding you see fit.
00:55:19Why would I still?
00:55:23So you're willing to forgive me?
00:55:25You're not entirely a bad person.
00:55:30It's just that your words can be utterly vicious.
00:55:42Let's go.
00:55:46Her Majesty.
00:55:48I believe that his majesty's insistence on making Lady Evelyn the Empress does not seem like a mere impulse.
00:55:54Lady Evelyn truly possesses remarkable qualities.
00:55:58I'll see you at her chestnut cake.
00:56:02It was her.
00:56:03It was her.
00:56:04It was you who seduced his majesty.
00:56:17With us stuck the face of yours.
00:56:19No wonder you can't stay out of trouble.
00:56:21His majesty's finding a bride outside the palace is wondering.
00:56:23But when did your lowly servants dare to entertain such wicked thoughts?
00:56:29When did Evelyn ever seduce his majesty?
00:56:31Isabella, have you forgotten how much we suffered because of her?
00:56:34Evelyn never once provoked me intentionally.
00:56:35It was you who kept picking fights deliberately.
00:56:39Isabella.
00:56:39Do you even know who I am?
00:56:43How dare you act so insolently in my presence?
00:56:46Caesar.
00:56:50Wait.
00:56:51The person standing before you is Lady Caldwell.
00:56:54Daughter of Chancellor Caldwell.
00:56:55She's the one the Empress Dodge Rager has chosen to be Empress.
00:56:59What a fool.
00:56:59Since Lady Caldwell is the esteemed daughter of the Chancellor,
00:57:02surely you are a reasonable person.
00:57:04We have never even met his majesty.
00:57:05So how could there be any talk of seduction?
00:57:07I beg you, Lady Caldwell, spare me.
00:57:10I heard from Eleanor that you not only seduced his majesty,
00:57:13but also entangled yourself with the guards.
00:57:15That face of yours is too dangerous to keep.
00:57:24Stop!
00:57:34Stop!
00:57:35The Imperial Household Bureau is part of the harem.
00:57:45Since when is it your place to interfere?
00:57:48A mere old servant.
00:57:50There is to raise your voice in front of me?
00:57:52You!
00:57:52How dare you!
00:57:54His majesty and I grew up together.
00:57:56I am the only candidate for emphasis.
00:57:58The harm will be mine sooner or later.
00:58:00Dealing the lowly maid is nothing to me.
00:58:02Preposterous!
00:58:03Do you even know who stands before you?
00:58:07Aren't you just a lowborn servant?
00:58:11If I don't teach you a lesson, you'll never learn your place.
00:58:14Restrainer as well.
00:58:16Eleanor, you wouldn't dare.
00:58:18I never expected you to be so venomous at heart.
00:58:26Her majesty truly misjudged you.
00:58:28You didn't call yourself her majesty?
00:58:31Who are you taking yourself for?
00:58:32The Empress Dowager?
00:58:32A disfigured old wretch like you dare to use the title of the Empress Dowager.
00:58:42It seems you've grown tired of living.
00:58:44It seems you still refuse to admit your wrongdoing.
00:58:46What wrong have I done?
00:58:48You born into lowly status can only be servants of the palace.
00:58:51To defy your superiors is to seek death.
00:58:54You, Lady Catwell, the inner court is under the jurisdiction of his majesty and the Empress Dowager.
00:58:59To deal with the palace servants privately is likely against the rules.
00:59:02I beg you to show mercy.
00:59:03As the head of the Imperial House of Hero, you have allowed your mage to introduce his majesty.
00:59:08Such behaviors are a dangerous example.
00:59:10This is unforgivable.
00:59:11Fetch my way.
00:59:11The Spring Blossom banquet will be held at the beginning of next month.
00:59:20This year, all the nobles and dignitaries will be in attendance.
00:59:23Everything must be prepared perfectly.
00:59:25Your majesty, rest assured.
00:59:27I will spare no effort in ensuring its success.
00:59:31You insolent servant.
00:59:33How dare you disturb his majesty?
00:59:35His majesty?
00:59:37His humble maid greets your majesty and beg your majesty to visit and save Evelyn Sterling.
00:59:41What did you say?
00:59:42Evelyn's in danger.
00:59:48His majesty?
00:59:50His humble maid greets your majesty and beg your majesty to visit and save Evelyn Sterling.
00:59:54What did you say?
00:59:56Evelyn's in danger.
01:00:08What are you doing?
01:00:11It was me who offended Lady Caldwell.
01:00:13And I got wish for him to suffer punishment on my account.
01:00:17Since you are so eager to play the hero, I shall grant your wish today.
01:00:21Enough!
01:00:22Anna Caldwell, her majesty advises you not to go too far.
01:00:26Otherwise...
01:00:26You called yourself her majesty again?
01:00:28You reckless wretch!
01:00:29Today, I shall teach you the rules on behalf of the Empress Dowager!
01:00:32Anna Caldwell!
01:00:35Do you know who you are about to whip?
01:00:38Your majesty...
01:00:39I greet the Empress Dowager!
01:00:45I greet her majesty.
01:00:45The Empress Dowager?
01:00:48How could she possibly be the Empress Dowager?
01:00:55How could she possibly be the Empress Dowager?
01:00:58How is this possible?
01:01:00Her majesty was merely testing you.
01:01:02But she never expected you to be so insolent.
01:01:05How dare you overstep and offend her majesty herself!
01:01:09Your majesty...
01:01:10This humble subject admits her fault.
01:01:13I failed to recognize that you were the Empress Dowager.
01:01:15I beg your majesty for forgiveness.
01:01:17I beg the Emperor for mercy.
01:01:19The Emperor...
01:01:20This humble official believes this matter is of great importance.
01:01:27It concerns the dignity of the Empress Dowager.
01:01:28I implore your majesty to carefully consider the matter.
01:01:37Exactly.
01:01:38How could you dare to offend the Empress Dowager?
01:01:42Admit your fault at once!
01:01:43This humble subject admits my fault.
01:01:46Your majesty...
01:01:47It was this wretched maid.
01:01:48She told me to seduce his majesty.
01:01:52This is why I lost my composure.
01:01:54Lady Calvwell, it was clear to you!
01:01:56Simon, if it weren't for your manipulation,
01:01:58how could I have spoken so recklessly before the Empress Dowager?
01:02:00The palace maid Eleanor Fairfox has spread rumors and caused trouble.
01:02:04Take her away and sell her at once.
01:02:07The palace maid Eleanor Fairfox has spread rumors and caused trouble.
01:02:10Take her away and sell her at once.
01:02:11Your majesty have mercy.
01:02:13I did not spread rumors.
01:02:14I saw Evelyn flirting with the guards.
01:02:16I truly did not spread rumors.
01:02:17Your majesty!
01:02:18I beg your majesty!
01:02:20You are the eldest daughter of the sturdy family!
01:02:22How dare you!
01:02:22Anna Caldwell, I always believed you to be a kind-hearted,
01:02:26yet I never expected you to be ruthless.
01:02:28You've overstepped your place and still dared to dream of becoming Empress.
01:02:31You are sentenced to one year in the Office of Discipline to reflect on your actions.
01:02:34Office of Discipline?
01:02:35No, your majesty!
01:02:37This humble subject admits her fault!
01:02:38Your majesty, please spare me!
01:02:40I do not want to get to the Office of Discipline!
01:02:41I have questions for you.
01:02:53Where is her majesty taking them?
01:02:55I will reveal my identity to her and make her my empress!
01:02:57There is no need to rush the coronation.
01:03:00The Ministry of Rights is preparing for the Spring Blossom Banquet next month.
01:03:29They may not have enough resources to manage both.
01:03:32Moreover, this matter is too sudden.
01:03:35I'm concerned the other ministers may object.
01:03:38Mother, why not let Evlu organize the Spring Blossom Banquet?
01:03:41If she can manage this banquet, it will not only prove her capability,
01:03:44but also make her coronation more acceptable to everyone.
01:03:48Her majesty wants you to take charge of the Spring Blossom Banquet.
01:03:51Me?
01:03:52I don't know how to organize it.
01:03:57Don't worry.
01:03:59Trust your abilities.
01:04:00You shall triumph.
01:04:01I'll also assist you behind the scenes.
01:04:07All right.
01:04:14Get moving, all of you!
01:04:16If anyone there is a slack-off, my whip shows no mercy.
01:04:26Useless fool!
01:04:27Do you still think you're a pampered young lady?
01:04:29Huh?
01:04:30Once you're in the office of discipline,
01:04:32no one gets to laze around.
01:04:38Evluen Sterling, this is all your fault!
01:04:43Get it!
01:04:44Don't touch me!
01:04:45I'm the daughter of Chancellor Caldwell!
01:04:47But I better show some respect!
01:04:54The daughter of Chancellor Caldwell?
01:04:57In my past life, Adrian Montag was promoted by the Empress Elwiger
01:04:59during the Spring Blossom Banquet.
01:05:01If I can escape this wretched place
01:05:04and find a way to bring Adrian to the Spring Blossom Banquet,
01:05:07I can surely turn things around.
01:05:14What a wretched place!
01:05:16They expect me, a lady, to wash my clothes myself?
01:05:21Where did this lowly maid come from?
01:05:23I...
01:05:24Lady, I have an urgent request.
01:05:29When?
01:05:29Why should I help you?
01:05:31I am a noble bird.
01:05:33Were it not for this temporary misfortune,
01:05:35you wouldn't even be worthy to speak to me.
01:05:38My elder sister Evelyn Sterling is the reason I was in prison here.
01:05:44If you help escape, I shall be forever indebted to you.
01:05:50Evelyn Sterling?
01:05:51Not bad.
01:05:57The banquet itinerary is clear and well-structured.
01:06:00It is evident that much effort was put into it.
01:06:02And trusting you at the banquet's organization was indeed a wide choice.
01:06:06Many thanks for your majesty's praise.
01:06:08Your majesty!
01:06:09Terrible news!
01:06:10The Office of Discipline is on fire!
01:06:11What?
01:06:12Sir, what is the situation inside?
01:06:22The fire has engulfed the entire rear courtyard.
01:06:23Nearly half the people couldn't make it out.
01:06:26Anna Caldwell.
01:06:33Your majesty!
01:06:39Your majesty!
01:06:40This humble subject has come to realize my mistakes.
01:06:43I beg you to spare me from this punishment.
01:06:46The Office of Discipline is a place I cannot enjoy even for a single day longer.
01:06:49As long as you're alive,
01:06:51at least this allows me to account for your well-being to your father.
01:06:54Enough!
01:06:55With your temperament,
01:06:56staying in the Office of Discipline would serve no purpose.
01:06:58Next month,
01:06:59you shall be the one to marry into Lior Empire.
01:07:02What?
01:07:03I'm married to life.
01:07:05What?
01:07:06Are you unwilling?
01:07:07Or would you prefer to continue staying in the Office of Discipline?
01:07:10Oh, no.
01:07:14This humble subject
01:07:15humbly obeys your majesty's decree.
01:07:18I shall depart for the marriage alliance next month.
01:07:23However,
01:07:24I have an impertinent request.
01:07:26I was able to escape this calamity.
01:07:28Thanks to Josephine Sterling risking her life to save,
01:07:31I dare to ask that your majesty release Josephine Sterling from the Office of Discipline.
01:07:35I pay your respects to your majesty.
01:07:41I remember.
01:07:42Josephine is your sister.
01:07:45Tell me,
01:07:46how should I reward her?
01:07:52Empress Dowager,
01:07:53we were never close since childhood.
01:07:56Our bond is not strong.
01:07:57I don't get a say in this.
01:08:01Since you have agreed to the marriage alliance,
01:08:03then so be it.
01:08:04Let's go back.
01:08:05Thank you for your grace.
01:08:09Thank you for your grace.
01:08:09Evelyn Sterling.
01:08:20I thought you had sword height already.
01:08:24Turns out,
01:08:25you're still that low.
01:08:27You've ruined our parents and montags.
01:08:29And also got me thrown into the Office of Discipline.
01:08:32About that,
01:08:34I will make sure you pay it.
01:08:46Edmund,
01:08:47let me out, please.
01:08:49This is driving me crazy.
01:08:55You don't get to complain.
01:08:57If it weren't for you and Josephine,
01:08:59two fools,
01:09:00I wouldn't have offended his majesty
01:09:02and lost my position.
01:09:04It's all Josephine's fault.
01:09:08Husband!
01:09:10Why are you back?
01:09:13The Empress Dowager pardoned me.
01:09:15I'm released from Office of Discipline.
01:09:17After everything you put us through,
01:09:20you still have the guts to come back?
01:09:22Edmund,
01:09:23it's all because Evelyn.
01:09:25Instead of blaming each other here,
01:09:27we should think how to get back at her.
01:09:30Get back at her?
01:09:32She's like royalty now.
01:09:34How to get back at her, huh?
01:09:36I saw her once at the Office of Discipline.
01:09:39She was wearing a lonely palace maid's uniform.
01:09:43I don't think she's royal.
01:09:45A palace maid?
01:09:47Could it be that
01:09:48His Majesty married her on a whim?
01:09:50Totally.
01:09:51If His Majesty really liked her,
01:09:53why would she be wearing that uniform?
01:09:56Spring Blossom Banquet is coming.
01:09:58All the nobles
01:09:59will be present then.
01:10:01It's the perfect opportunity.
01:10:03Spring Blossom Banquet?
01:10:05We're invited too.
01:10:07So I can go then?
01:10:11What are you scheming this time?
01:10:15Don't worry.
01:10:17At the banquet,
01:10:18I'll impress everyone.
01:10:20As long as I win
01:10:21the Empress Dowager's favor,
01:10:22our family will rise again.
01:10:24It's gonna be all nobles and high officials.
01:10:48Check everything thoroughly.
01:10:50You cannot afford any mistakes.
01:10:51Oh, stop worrying.
01:10:56You've confirmed every detail
01:10:57multiple times already.
01:10:59There won't be any problems.
01:11:00Let's hope so.
01:11:03Avalyn.
01:11:13Avalyn,
01:11:14if you like these pastries,
01:11:16I can get you more.
01:11:21Glad this is a remote area
01:11:23with no patrols.
01:11:25Otherwise,
01:11:26I can't meet like this.
01:11:35Avalyn.
01:11:38Once the banquet ends,
01:11:40wait for me here.
01:11:41I got something to tell you.
01:11:43Alright.
01:11:44I'll wait for you here.
01:11:53Husband!
01:11:54Look over there!
01:11:59Avalyn!
01:12:00And a palace guard!
01:12:01Oh, right!
01:12:06You're on duty today.
01:12:08Let's hurry back.
01:12:11Remember,
01:12:12wait for me here.
01:12:13Okay.
01:12:15Take these.
01:12:19Hey!
01:12:20You really can't go
01:12:21a moment without a man.
01:12:23Just got tossed aside
01:12:25by his majesty
01:12:26and now,
01:12:27you're ready
01:12:27with the guard.
01:12:38This is the Imperial Palace.
01:12:40Not your place,
01:12:41alright?
01:12:41Everything you do here
01:12:43is washed
01:12:43by his majesty
01:12:44and the Empress Gouger.
01:12:45They were just released.
01:12:47Have you learned
01:12:47your lesson?
01:12:48My husband and I
01:12:50were invited here
01:12:51as honored guests
01:12:52for the banquet.
01:12:53You're nothing
01:12:53but a man.
01:12:55If you serve us well,
01:12:57I may reward you.
01:12:59If not,
01:13:00you'll get kicked out.
01:13:02You were lucky
01:13:04to have got away
01:13:04last time.
01:13:06No one can protect you
01:13:08this time.
01:13:10What do you mean?
01:13:12I want to destroy you
01:13:14from head to toe.
01:13:17Greetings,
01:13:18Empress Dowager.
01:13:23Greetings, Empress Dowager.
01:13:30Evelyn.
01:13:32Preparing the banquet
01:13:33must be exhausting.
01:13:35Once it is over,
01:13:36I will reward you properly.
01:13:38It's just my duty.
01:13:39Thanks for your grace.
01:13:42Your Highness,
01:13:43I have something to say.
01:13:44Speak.
01:13:46I wish to report
01:13:47Evelyn's improper relationship
01:13:49with the guard.
01:13:52Oh?
01:13:53I saw it with my own eyes.
01:13:55Evelyn and a guard
01:13:56were extremely intimate.
01:13:58When caught,
01:13:59they tried to cover it up.
01:14:00If they're this bold
01:14:01in broad daylight,
01:14:02who knows what they do
01:14:03in secret?
01:14:04Your Highness,
01:14:07I did have a contact
01:14:08with the guard.
01:14:09But before entering
01:14:10the palace,
01:14:11we already had
01:14:11developed feelings.
01:14:13In the palace,
01:14:13we only met occasionally.
01:14:15There was nothing improper.
01:14:17If you weren't guilty,
01:14:18why did you hurry away
01:14:20in that moment you saw us?
01:14:21This should be punishable
01:14:23by death.
01:14:25Your Highness,
01:14:27I insist on seeing him.
01:14:28If this matter
01:14:29deserves punishment,
01:14:31please spare
01:14:32the guard's life.
01:14:34Since neither of you
01:14:35are innocent,
01:14:36your Highness,
01:14:37please summon
01:14:38the guard
01:14:39and execute them.
01:14:40Yes,
01:14:40your Highness,
01:14:41punish them both
01:14:42to uphold palace discipline.
01:14:45You two want me
01:14:46to execute the guard?
01:14:51You two want me
01:14:52to execute the guard?
01:14:56In the palace,
01:14:57it is indeed forbidden
01:14:58for palace maids
01:14:59and guards to mingle.
01:15:00But Evelyn,
01:15:02for organizing the banquet,
01:15:04put in great effort.
01:15:05She's redeemed herself.
01:15:06I have decided
01:15:07to spare her
01:15:08from punishment.
01:15:09But...
01:15:09Evelyn,
01:15:10lead me to the banquet site.
01:15:12Yes.
01:15:13Farewell,
01:15:26your Highness.
01:15:28She escaped again.
01:15:30Why is she
01:15:31always so lucky?
01:15:32First the Emperor
01:15:33protected her
01:15:34and now the Empress dowager.
01:15:35Even she was entrusted
01:15:36with the whole banquet?
01:15:38Since she's in charge
01:15:39of the banquet,
01:15:40we can just...
01:15:46Your Majesty,
01:15:50the banquet is that way.
01:15:51Where are you going?
01:15:52It's about to begin.
01:15:53You'll be late.
01:15:54I've thought it over.
01:15:55I should let her know
01:15:56the truth before the banquet.
01:15:58Go tell Evelyn
01:15:59to meet me
01:16:00where we were before.
01:16:01What?
01:16:04Eunuch Langley.
01:16:06Come here.
01:16:07What's going on?
01:16:16We've done a great job
01:16:17this time.
01:16:18They're talking about
01:16:19how good the banquet is.
01:16:20Even an Empress dowager
01:16:21looks pleased.
01:16:22That's great.
01:16:25Someone is waiting
01:16:25for you in that courtyard.
01:16:26Go.
01:16:28Who is it?
01:16:31Assassins!
01:16:32Protect the Empress dowager!
01:16:36What's going on inside?
01:16:37An assassin disguised as a dancer.
01:16:39Lord Montague took the blow
01:16:40for Her Majesty
01:16:41and the assassin escaped.
01:16:42What?
01:16:44Take her away!
01:16:46What are you doing?
01:16:48There is an assassin!
01:16:49We are arresting Evelyn
01:16:50to the judicial court!
01:16:51What?
01:16:51Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:54Me?
01:16:54Me?
01:16:54Me?
01:16:55Me?
01:16:55Me?
01:16:55Me?
01:16:56Me?
01:16:56Me?
01:16:56Me?
01:16:56Me?
01:16:57Me?
01:16:57Me?
01:16:58Me?
01:16:58Me?
01:16:59Me?
01:16:59Me?
01:17:00Me?
01:17:00Me?
01:17:01Me?
01:17:01Me?
01:17:02I need Evelyn Sterling,
01:17:03who is the Prime Minister.
01:17:04So, she is the one who harmed Anna?
01:17:07Chancellor Caldwell, she was in charge of the palace banquet.
01:17:11How dare you?
01:17:12How dare you plan assassination against the Empress Dowager?
01:17:16Are you rebelling?
01:17:18I'm not!
01:17:19I personally verified the identity of everyone.
01:17:22I have no idea where the assassin came from!
01:17:24Of course you don't. Right before the banquet, you were secretly meeting with the guard.
01:17:28You were so affectionate that you just ignored everything around you.
01:17:32What? Is this true?
01:17:34Chancellor, I can testify. That very guard is still at the Ministry of Rights.
01:17:38Someone bring that guard here. I will get to the bottom of this.
01:17:45Why hasn't Evelyn come yet?
01:17:54Sir, here's the guard.
01:18:04Are you alright, Lucas?
01:18:08Evelyn Sterling, how do you plead?
01:18:10Please investigate Sterling. Since there's an assassin, it's my fault indeed. I only beg you not to implicate anyone else.
01:18:16The palace is heavily guarded. An outsider could never get in.
01:18:20Evelyn must have secretly colluded with the assassin, if not for my husband's quick reaction.
01:18:25You should have been executed by now.
01:18:28Chancellor Campbell, I really don't know about the assassin. I beg you to grant me some time. I will cover the truth behind this matter.
01:18:35Enough.
01:18:36Made Evelyn Sterling colluded with the guard, disrupted palace order, and put the Empress Starwager in danger.
01:18:42Both of them are to be executed immediately.
01:18:50No. Chesler, we broke over water. Chesler, I'm begging you. Chesler. Chesler, don't. Chesler, please. Chesler.
01:19:03Lucas, I'm sorry. It's not my fault. I'm so sorry.
01:19:07Stop now. Don't you dare touch her.
01:19:29Your Majesty.
01:19:32Long live Your Majesty.
01:19:37Long live Your Majesty.
01:19:41How dare you condemning the innocent without discerning right from wrong.
01:19:47This is totally outrageous.
01:19:55You keep going against Evelyn every turn.
01:19:58Today, if I weren't here, you would have gotten your way.
01:20:02Your Majesty, I didn't meant to hurt my sister.
01:20:05Your Majesty, Evelyn was in charge of the banquet, but she allowed assassins in to hurt the Empress Starwager.
01:20:11I beg you. Your Majesty issued an order at once to imprison her for further interrogation.
01:20:15Chesler, go was right. If it weren't for my husband's presence today, the Empress Starwager might not have survived.
01:20:20Your Majesty, my life is of no consequence, but Evelyn must be punished.
01:20:26Your Majesty, my life is of no consequence, but Evelyn must be punished.
01:20:30If this happens again, who will protect the palace?
01:20:37Police.
01:20:38You must punish Evelyn.
01:20:40Adrian Montague, are you making decisions for me?
01:20:43The Empress Starwager has been traumatized today.
01:20:46If Your Majesty doesn't punish Evelyn, what if others follow her example?
01:20:49The consequences will be unimaginable.
01:20:51I request Your Majesty to punish Evelyn.
01:20:53Is that so? If I have evidence that Evelyn's innocent, what should you be punished for?
01:21:13Possible.
01:21:15Nicholas, I'm asking you!
01:21:17They're fine. What's wrong about her?
01:21:22I'm willing to receive the same punishment.
01:21:24Okay!
01:21:26Come on!
01:21:27Bring them to me!
01:21:31Your Majesty is wise!
01:21:33Following your orders, I've ready arranged for guards to capture the Assassin.
01:21:38Your Majesty, spare me!
01:21:40The assassination was all Josephine and Andrew's idea.
01:21:43I was truly forced into it.
01:21:44Your Majesty, spare me!
01:21:45Your Majesty, please spare!
01:21:46It's over! It's all over!
01:21:49Guards, take Nicholas away!
01:21:51Your Majesty, I've been serving the royals for decades!
01:21:56I'm absolutely loyal!
01:21:58Your Majesty, please don't do this to me!
01:22:01Your Majesty!
01:22:06Your Majesty!
01:22:07That's for you two.
01:22:09Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
01:22:10This has nothing to do with me!
01:22:11It was all her!
01:22:12She ordered me to do it!
01:22:14You're lying!
01:22:14Your Majesty, I was only jealous of my sister!
01:22:16The assassination was all Adrian's idea!
01:22:19And-and taking the flu was all part of this act!
01:22:21Your Majesty!
01:22:22Damn it!
01:22:23How dare you betray me!
01:22:25Enough!
01:22:26Adrian Montague, Josephine Sterling, as masterminds, will be executed right now!
01:22:32Law, Catherine, in the Judicial Court!
01:22:37Wait for further orders!
01:22:39Your Majesty!
01:22:40Your Majesty!
01:22:41Please give me a chance, Your Majesty!
01:22:43Your Majesty!
01:22:43Your Majesty!
01:22:44Your Majesty!
01:22:44I hate you!
01:22:45If that were you, all of this would have been mine!
01:22:48Your love.
01:22:50It's all because of yourself, not me.
01:22:54You brought all of this upon yourself.
01:22:56It's all because of yourself!
01:23:00Oh, I hate you!
01:23:04No, I did it!
01:23:04Evelyn!
01:23:07Hi!
01:23:08So, Your Majesty, what is your real name?
01:23:14Lucian Prescott
01:23:18Lucian Prescott
01:23:21Now the criminals have been taken away
01:23:24Your Majesty and Your Highness
01:23:26You can finally be together
01:23:29My Highness
01:23:32From today onward
01:23:35I will make you Empress
01:23:37Starting today
01:23:43The concubines will be dismissed
01:23:45The harem only has one leader
01:23:47And that will be my Empress
01:23:52Greetings
01:23:53Long live Your Highness
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