The Tibetan King asks the emperor where his daughters are since only his sons are present. The emperor responds that women are not supposed to receive guests, according to Daqing’s law. The Tibetan King laughs at this. Daughters are as important as sons, he says. True enough, Tibet is aContinue Reading
Er’kang loses control once more and starts punching around. It’s such a hilarious scene that I have no choice but to put it here. Here’s some more: After being reminded by Er’tai that he needs to be strong and clear-headed for Ziwei, Er’kang calms down. He comments that Er’tai hasContinue Reading
EPISODE 19 RECAP The next morning, Yongqi lets the orphan girl ride with him some more. Definitely to spite Xiaoyanzi, he could have let anyone else take care of this girl without consequences. When they stop for a break, however, Yongqi comes to apologize, but Xiaoyanzi harrumphs, shoots onto aContinue Reading
EPISODE 18 RECAP The emperor catches a fever because of the rain. Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei stay to take care of him when everyone has left to do their job. But Xiaoyanzi soon drifts off to sleep, so it’s all on Ziwei. Thanks, XYZ. The emperor dreams about Ziwei’s mother thatContinue Reading
EPISODE 17 RECAP The father of the lady insists that his daughter throw the embroidered ball again because there’s no way he’s letting her marry a beggar. Xiaoyanzi protests and it escalates to a fight. Luckily, they bring a lot of money along. Er’kang’s father gives the beggar a bigContinue Reading
EPISODE 16 RECAP The Boy Trio decides that this trip will be crucial in their plan to gain the emperor’s favor. Once the emperor likes Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi enough, he might grant them pardons for any wrongdoing they have committed. But first, they need to help Xiaoyanzi memorize that poemContinue Reading
EPISODE 15 RECAP Er’kang carries Ziwei out of the dark chamber. The emperor asks her to name the people who tortured her beside Nanny Rong. She slowly, SLOWLY kneels down and says: nope. What?? Are you kidding me? Name all of them, Ziwei! If not for your sake then forContinue Reading
EPISODE 14 RECAP Xiaoyanzi’s education situation is driving everyone crazy, she can’t do poetry. Just like any ordinary kid. The emperor calls her in for some scolding but also to make an exciting announcement: he is taking a trip to the country and his favorite kids + officials get toContinue Reading
EPISODE 13 RECAP The emperor can’t sleep that night. He keeps thinking about the empress’ warning regarding Xiaoyanzi and the boys. At one point, he decides to pay Xiaoyanzi a surprise visit. When the emperor gets to Xiaoyanzi’s palace, however, a beautiful, melancholy, gut-punching voice reaches his ears. It’s Ziwei,Continue Reading
EPISODE 12 Does the empress have nothing else going on in her life? She comes into Xiaoyanzi’s living room and immediately makes nasty comments and tries to cause trouble. EMPRESS: What’s your name? ZIWEI: Xia Ziwei. EMPRESS: Wrong answer. Hit her. The reason here is that Ziwei did not referContinue Reading