ENG SUB【Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 如懿传】EP36 | Starring: Zhou Xun, Wallace Huo

[@Bewitcherboss613]

I gotta give credit to Ruyi she was given the opportunity to do the one thing that she was accused of, killing the royal heir (aka the 7th prince), but didn’t take it. Ruyi may hate the empress for all the things she’s done to her, but she won’t kill an innocent child. Respect!

[@idalia799]

Ruyi should have had Moxin imprisoned so that she couldn't contact any of the other consorts.

[@nofacespacetasmr3008]

Yeah Ruyi wouldn’t dare harm an innocent child but she didn’t report Moxin to the emperor either

[@dlesher3101]

@@nofacespacetasmr3008 The woman is dying......what would be the point? If someone wanted to harm the child, they would find a way, one way or the other....they always do.

[@orangesunflowers7922]

@@idalia799 yup! exactly. & especially as the one "managing the harem" at the time.

[@mariaescue5381]

Ruyi never scheme against anyone, palace full of haters Ruyi always respected Empress, so true.. Empress always center of attention, she can never do wrong If Emperor so blinded by going in the palace, lots of heirs are dying.. Some of harem getting favor for wrong reasons

[@supertouring1]

Wow, consort xian sitting down beside Ling Yunche. He is definitely the luckiest guy to have such a good friend.

[@tralfaz8628]

I love Ruyi and Ling Yunche's friendship xD how she immediately scolds him for being heartbroken again. It's such older sister vibes, it's great

[@Winter74575]

Yet she’s literally a doormat to a man who keeps pulling her in only to push her back out.

[@rachaelaluko7291]

I wish Ruyi could leave the palace and be with that guard instead. That emperor doesn't deserve her at all!

[@nphipps9406]

i don't agree, the emperor loves Ruyi

[@debrasaunders7200]

@stay home Ruyi and the guard surpassed sexual love and Ruyi and the emperor did love each other. Love how Ruyi knows yanwan character and nails her at the end

[@milinlim5211]

@stay home the emperor has a duty to ensure his lineage is continued. Many princes don't survive either diseases or court intrigues. Different from normal husband and wife relationship. Many kings have wives and mistresses too. This is not just a love story, this is about the Chien Loong's harem. Generally the important characters are true to history, I 'm sure details are embellished. History would not have documented such intricate details.

[@nykaliwu7248]

@stay home Lol have you ever met a man?

[@fernandamendoza925]

I agree

[@CissyL-f1b]

Ling backs into and knocks the porcelain piece and the emperor is disgusted she didn't know it was "sweet glaze"....lol. It's nice to see Jia playing with her children.

[@elzbietabetlej4085]

29:40 Ruyi now realized the true face of the Emperor. How shocking it must be for her.

[@Callas4409]

Walked in and got her feelings hurt.

[@TharaLetzISLANDER]

She shouldn’t be surprised because Ruyi knows he has done a lot to protect her…he also have to protect himself…all his women say they love him, but they got the guts to kill off his heirs or blood kin

[@santeriabanks2930]

I believe that she been knew....it was just a matter of time before her feelings were confirmed but, I'm proud of her. She allowed things to unfold in front of her so that she could know. In a way, it's both smart and wise.

[@MariaCGomez-mc2sl]

It's her time to pay for her crimes but the sad part is that an innocent child had to pay for his mother's wrongdoings.

[@karenbartlett1307]

No, "her time to pay for her crimes" wasn't up to the ideas of revenge by the maid. It should have been decided in a court of law, or by God ("Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord" Romans 12:19). This was murder, from a motive of evil spite.

[@annbower6278]

@@karenbartlett1307 The Chinese subjects & Qianlong was BUDDHISTS & learned Confucious by rote. Christianity was not tolerated nor was followed by the Chinese emperors & his people at that time. Learn about Chinese history thru the ages before making a fool of yourself.

[@karenbartlett1307]

@@annbower6278 I was commenting on the movie. Do you think it was ok then for the maid to obtain revenge? Even the ancient Chinese had law.

[@mariaescue5381]

Livin in Forbidden City, love the culture, scenery is wonderful place to live.. So much envy, jealousy, and competition just to be favor by Emperor.. Especially when heirs are dying

[@20PINKluvr]

And it wasn't even the empress who killed meis baby either!!

[@feliciamad6284]

The dish she cooked is so representative of Yanwan and her superficial mind. I love how everything is hinted in this drama, each and every detail matters.

[@addykins100]

Yeah……I love the subtilty, it’s either you get it or it flies right over your head.

[@supertouring1]

I am proud of Consort Xian for not crossing that line and taking up her revenge on the the children.

[@jessiewilliams9059]

The look on Suoxin face at that bird nest soup is priceless

[@cammillepopemcknight5345]

😂😂😂😂yes it is

[@20PINKluvr]

She cringed so hard lol

[@bernie-be]

I wonder if the Actress playing Ruyi knows how much we love her show !!!!

[@adb_youtube7257]

I felt sad for Hui and felt sorry for Jia, when their stories ended. But nothing for the empress, she doesn't have to do most of the evil things she did.

[@hoodieninja1646]

Now is she crying that her child died or is she crying that she has no heir to the throne?????

[@AsianDudeOnline]

Yes hahaha

[@makaziesther6608]

Hahaha

[@siraksleepmastersiraksleep9814]

both, but a little more that she has no heir i think

[@lea4834]

I think it's both and even though it might seem inappropriate to us I think it's also valid to cry because she lost her heir. It must be such an awful situation for her. Of course women in general were pressured to have male children but as an Empress the pressure on her was heavier than on any other woman in the Empire. Even the people closest to her constantly pressured her- the Emperor gave her grief over bearing a legitimate heir, her mother gave her grief over bearing a legitimate heir and Sulian was also constantly harping on about it. When did that poor woman ever have a moment's peace in between the death of her first son and the birth of her second son? She was actually lucky enough to fulfill everyone's expectations twice but in the end she still lost both her sons. The second time around she was even told that because of his fragile health she must be extra careful in raising her son for the first ten years and that she would be unable to conceive again- just imagine what it would be like to live with that kind of anxiety for ten years! And then she lost him like that and has to be subjected to the endless gossip of the entire kingdom. She knows that people will consider her a failure, an "unlucky" woman who evidently isn't favored by the heavens because she couldn't preserve her children and of course she will be all the more afraid to lose her husband's regard now that she won't be able to conceive again. If you "failed" at the one thing you most needed to succeed at and disappointed all those dear to you, wouldn't you cry too?

[@litanie4086]

Both👍🤣🤣

[@moonbeaming]

30:10 she is realizing how much he is changing into a man she no longer understands. One if the many red flags.

[@alicel3992]

This story is like the good book that you don't want to put down until you've read the last sentence. Only this "book" is in color and you can see the ppls faces, no guessing 😁

[@b2kzangelalwayz]

It is from a book.

[@StephanieGPN4790]

Wow this drama is really good! I feel bad for the Empress, the story is so good that you can’t help feeling sorry even for the bad people.

[@mariaescue5381]

Empress, main wife, should set good example to the harem..not commit crimes and kill heirs.. That why Emperor can't see the wrong Empress does.. Just she come good family and Fuca clan, can't do wrong.. Emperor is nothing but a fool

[@mariaescue5381]

Feel bad Empress too..reality Empress need to be careful what she does.. All those evil deeds didn't safe 2nd Prince and 7th Prince

[@ericacosta987]

damn Ruyi needs to get that palace guard

[@cheezygrizel9772]

OMG WHAT THE HECK IT FELT LIKE I WAS THERE I GOT SO EMOTIONAL THE ACTING YO WHEN I HEARD THE GUY YELL “SEVENTH PRINCE HAS DIED” I FELT HUGE CHILLS EVERYWHERE

[@kayland.5724]

Ruyi: Hailan...did you do it?" Hailan: *gasp* What?! Of course not!! Hailan: you told me not to 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@TheDivaIsIntheDetails]

Hailan was like "I didn't do it, but I understand". 👀😒

[@zakiyyaabubakar1613]

Hailan the realest G 😅

[@vixendreamer]

41:41 to 42:02 you can hear the crow cawing before the announcement of the 7th Prince's death. in Chinese culture, the crow is a sinister bird; a harbringer of misfortune.

[@amyaurion]

Rest in peace, seventh prince. You did not deserve that.

[@dlesher3101]

7th prince suffered from what we now call "failure to thrive".....Empress is turning into such a nervous and anxious wretch.....the only one she has left she can rely on is Sulian, and empress is starting to crack.

[@amyaurion]

​@@dlesher3101Yeah, he was pre-mature in an age where that was in 99% of cases a death sentence. Poor little guy

[@Mega38d]

Yanwan was so smart to bring in her two long time friends. That was the smartest thing she did

[@ednagaley]

and then kills one of them and tries to kill the other. So smart.

[@dlesher3101]

@@ednagaley yep, some friend. She used them like she used everyone for evil.

[@MrEmichan]

That guard... 😍😭 I need me a guard...

[@freaknation1558]

Empress maid: Don't worry the new year is gonna be great- Someone: THE SEVENTH PRINCE HAS DIED Empress: 😭 Me responding to the maid: just not for you My god not even 5 seconds had passed after she said that

[@rachaelaluko7291]

That served her right😂 she's just a play thing to the emperor that can be tossed anytime. Surprised he got tired of her sp quickly🤣

[@PauloB90]

Damn these beautiful bishes are ruthless, you do not wanna mess with them or they’ll cut you with their nail guards. 🤣

[@vicojolo2704]

At least ruyi never got pregnant to have lost a child, but the Empress is reaping what she sow in the most excruciating way by seeing and getting to know her children before losing them

[@dlesher3101]

you need to watch this series to the end.

[@YannNovas]

This drama is so good that it really makes you feel bad even for people as evil as the empress. It's really sad how her kids had to die like this.

[@dlesher3101]

I don't like the empress but with a mother like hers, as well as Sulian......it's hard sometimes to know what she actually did, and what her mother and Sulian did without Empress' knowing.

[@melhawk8045]

I do believe the Empress is catching a dose of karma, and that Mei has finally well and truly SNAPPED!

[@kayland.5724]

Not gonna lie they had us in the first half. I hate seeing mothers lose their child. But 3 times fold...

[@warriorprincess8741]

Ruyi was like a big sister to Ling Yunche, truly caring for him. But she also had a kind heart generally thinking about the dignity and well being of different people, especially the downtrodden. Even to the bullies, she was considerate

[@alexpond648]

It's all so sad. He has to lock his heart. Hopefully he wont become bitter. Even for a drama this one is realy sad. Don't know why I still watch it. Maybe I've still hopes for Ruyi to be happy at least for some time.

[@Fave_Osas]

Perfect sad movie. I hate the ending but can’t stop rewatching it... ruyi never got her happy ending not even in history

[@philyra2]

25:47 Emperor is like, "Lawd, this basic biotch! SMH!"

[@septicember]

i know he's slowly turning into a jerk but the emperor really tried so hard to stay true to Ruyi. idk how things turn out the way they turned out, but he genuinely cared for her in a different way than the others. like i said in a previous comment, it's just sad he developed trust issues against women in general because of all this.

[@ekaterinakuznetsova5893]

Good point. The things he saw them do in the harem are some of the cruelest a person can do. He's probably both disappointed and scared of them. He even asked Ruyi a couple of episodes ago if she would ever scheme against him. The man must be super paranoid at this point. But he must still follow political rules and etiquette, sleeping with them and being affectionate despite knowing all the aweful things they have done and might still be doing behind his back. It's easy to just say "oh he's the asshole'

[@Dora-vj6ww]

Like, thank you for saying so because when you look at things from the emperor's perspective, you will understand why he turned out the way he did. He was kind and loving to all of them in the beginning but then he found out that some of these women are inhumane. It's hard not to be radicalized.​@@ekaterinakuznetsova5893

[@pamealomoto2316]

The bitter part of Yanwan's path was Consort Jia.

[@warriorprincess8741]

It's laughable how Consort Mei is happily playing a guitar after YongCong catching small pox. The contrast between a grieving Empress and a Mei who has satisfied her vengeance is too conspicuous 😅😅

[@ahimsainternational3361]

Oops. My comment vanished. This is the second time I have posted on this series. The first was about artemisia. It is not true that Chinese physicians in the 18th century were without a treatment for smallpox. Since the 10th century, there was a treatment called variolation that was the precursor of the Edward Jenner vaccine. It was made from the pus of an infection and used either fresh or dried as a powder. Scratches were made on the skin, usually the hand, and the treatment was applied manually or blown through a hollow pipe that was about 6-8 feet in length. There would, of course, be a reaction but then immunity would follow. Aristocrats and royalty were well aware of this somewhat risky practice. The fatality rate was about 1-2% as compared to a death rate that could vary from perhaps 35% to 100%. This depended on many factors. Smallpox was greatly feared, not only because of the high death rate but also the scars that remained even after recovery. Obviously, anyone who prized beauty would be doubly fearful of smallpox. As time went on, knowledge of variolation worked its way west to Istanbul and Europeans often went to Istanbul for the treatment, which would be regarded as a preventative measure, probably less effective during an epidemic. In the context of this masterpiece, it would perhaps be recognized that any treatment that left a scar would be shunned. Also, with the prince being so fragile, it is likely the physicians truly would not have risked the treatment, or to use the phrase we are hearing so often: not have dared, but it was known so the option existed.

[@kayla5410]

I didn't even bother to read whatever u just wrote butttt I liked cuz u typed so much and ur probably really tired from typing all of that so I shall reward u with a like

[@evangeliakaratza-styliara4413]

So interesting !

[@realmofthesenses]

I am sure I read a comment about different kinds of Artemisia and their effects it was elsewhere, another episode.

[@ahimsainternational3361]

@@realmofthesenses Yes, I posted on this in a different episode. The terminology was incorrect. There are many different kinds of artemisia and I wrote the correct Chinese names and a bit more.

[@lorengonzalez5806]

although the Empress was an awful person, Concubine Mei is very influenceable, if someone says something she will believe it even without proof or witness

[@20PINKluvr]

It wasn't even empress who killed her baby either. :/

[@lorengonzalez5806]

@@20PINKluvr The empress didn't gave the order directly, but when she found out Noble Consort Hui was the one under the incident, she used it to frame Ruyi, plus she wouldn't have done it without the empress approval

[@stevenman3443]

Damn! What go around come around, so sad the baby as to pay for his mother wrong doing 👹

[@gloriagraham2821]

In the old testament, Sin was passed down for 10 generations. Maybe this is where they got the belief Sin passed on .?

[@leyaohuang1316]

Yeah, the kid is innocent!

[@annbower6278]

@@gloriagraham2821 The Qianlong emperor & his subjects was Buddhists & followed Confucious moral texts, the Christian was not tolerated in the Forbidden City in those times. Harem politics was a deadly game in that time.

[@vixendreamer]

@@annbower6278 Same concept. All three religions talk about karma - this is the Empress Fuca's. Unfortunately the child is the one that paid for it.

[@santeriabanks2930]

@@gloriagraham2821 you're absolutely right!

[@cholman4248]

Have you ever heard so much wailing, screaming and general hysterics? Good grief! And if everyone that said "I deserve death" got it...there would be no one left!

[@BeveC21E]

...or rather, it would've been an expression NEVER heard!

[@disneydisney1490]

Literally 😭imagine everytime someone says that it was granted😭

[@lea4834]

At the time it was more like a figure of speech and not something they actually meant literally. It's also something of a preemptive measure- as a powerless servant you're more likely to survive if you acknowledge your mistake and profusely apologize before the master/mistresses have a chance to blame you.

[@dlesher3101]

one thing about Jia....she is a good mother. And Mei is nutz. And the look of disgust and shock from the emperor when Ling thought the burner was white porcelain and it was really sweet glaze.....my gosh..the NERVE that she didn't know that...LOL

[@ektaner]

Because she played with her children once?:D

[@dlesher3101]

@@ektaner no, because she always puts them first....and she does...everything she does is for her sons.

[@irinajedusor]

​@@dlesher3101 nope, she only cares about the lord of her clan that she still loves... her children were just pawn for her, just look how she reacted when her second son began to cry in her arms in the episodes before...

[@dlesher3101]

@@irinajedusor I disagree, but it's opinion. We see it differently.

[@Amradye]

When the emperor was disappointed that Yanwan couldn’t discern the white glaze from porcelain… Me: sorry I knocked over your fancy chamber pot!

[@TheDivaIsIntheDetails]

His Majesty doesn't waste time playing in a woman's face. OMG! He clowned her for interrupting his meal with Ruyi.

[@Winter74575]

That’s why I’m glad her son became the next emperor, she achieved everything they all wanted for at least one of her offsprings.

[@Yoruichi_16]

Altough we know empress wasn't the culprit of concubine Mei's child death, she was the mastermind behind the conspiracies that harmed and killed many concubines and royal heirs. How could she possibly not think that maybe there would be at least one person who held a grudge against her? Smart concubines had their ways to find information and investigate about past incidents. And also, it is known in the harem are greedy women who want the empress seat or the crown prince position for their sons and would do whatever it takes to achieve their goal. And not only harem women, ministers and oficials who support a court faction could manage to form a connection with palace maids and eunuchs to obtain information and even harm concubines, consorts or princes from an opposite faction. Did empress was so delusional or stupid to believe that no one would dare to harm her son just because of fear and respect to her?

[@Winter74575]

What did I miss, who were the concubines that the empress killed?

[@kayland.5724]

I like to look at things realistically sometimes because it's fun to imagine what would happen if they did things normally. So: If I were Yanwan, I would explain to Ruyi why I did what I betrayed him. "Ling Yunche and I...I no longer feel the same connection as I did when we first met. My heart has moved on. My mother is also pressuring me to achieve glory this way." Something like that 🤷🏽‍♀️ then, visit Ruyi often, bringing practical gifts and a sincere heart. Then, explain to Hailan that I wasn't trying to seduce the emperor. I was afraid of what might happen to me if I refused his advances. This would hit the right nerve in Hailan and possibly earn her sympathy. Go to Luyun and explain the same things but mixed. Half the explanation given to Ruyi and half the explanation given to Hailan. Or both, but I try to cater to people's needs and feelings. Bring Suyun gifts for her children. Both practical and otherwise. Visit Ruyi when Hailan is there and explain in great detail what Yuyan did while I was in her service. When the emperor saw me in the gardens that day, I know I had the choice between my ex and the emperor. The best way to be filial to my mother, please her and appease her aspirations for me was to choose the emperor. Boom. Master plan. From a people pleaser

[@Winter74575]

Ok so remember Yanwan doesn’t know that Hailan is suspicious of her because Hailan only told Chun and Ruyi that Yanwan is bad news 😂 Ruyi has never asked Yanwan why she decided to leave Yunche and I don’t think Yanwan actually owes her any explanation because The Emperor is the head of the Empire, Not Ruyi. What Ruyi should’ve done though is pulled the emperor aside and inform him that this Yanwan is already in a relationship with a palace guard instead of not saying anything and then on top of it , still got Yunche a promotion working directly with the emperor, that was shady of her in my opinion.

[@zzulm]

The guard is the only one that treated her nicely when she was nothing and she framed him to be humiliated and killed.

[@zanny677]

Please no spoilers!

[@liesavillandre3481]

I cannot figure out how the dr, can tell all the ailments just by the pulse.

[@evangelineraphael7855]

I still don't get it myself .... Lmao

[@liesavillandre3481]

@@evangelineraphael7855 think of the health care money that can be saved it it were true! and another thing, that medicine for contraception, and the herbs in the bracelets, that would be something too..

[@xingyu1386]

Nowadays, its just pseudo-science. Back then it was the best they could achieve. Pulse diagnosis was developed by comparing the pulse patterns of patients who suffered different diseases. Over the years, the practitioners summarised the patterns and concluded a standard for diagnosing patients through pulse patterns.

[@liesavillandre3481]

@@xingyu1386 that is interesting, The doctors do take pulse in today's medicine, It would lend to a symptom of a disease.

[@xingyu1386]

@@liesavillandre3481 yeah the analogous to today's medicine would be blood pressure and heart beat patterns (my guess). So when the pulse is too week or strong it may be linked to low and high blood pressure, while irregular patterns may be linked to some problems with the heart or long term anxiety etc. Like pregnancy, the blood pressure of a pregnant woman can be different to that of a normal people, and together with other diagnostic methods, drs back then could find out if someone is pregnant. Back all just my guess. I tried chinese medicines before. The pulse diagnosis were often different from dr to dr even for the same symptoms, but usually they came up with some prescription that worked to some degree - not as effective as modern medicines.

[@koljikvihtori8771]

I feel bad for Mei, she didn't really have any bad characteristics, she kept to herself mostly, didn't really warrant being the empress' victim

[@AsianDudeOnline]

Well Mei was handpicked by the Empress Dowager and probably in the background Mei did things that we don't know about as the story isn't about her. But Mei kind of flaunted her status in the beginning which pissed off a bunch of concubines and at the same time she wanted either the Empress or Ruyi to take the fall for the medicine that caused her face to be blemished (which Mei herself concocted)

[@disneydisney1490]

Mai was going down a bad path initially but got humbled real quick lmaoo

[@Phlowermom]

Mei was in desperate need of a D&C, a transfusion and some antibiotics! STAT!

[@dlesher3101]

well, unless you count arrogance and immaturity, along with conceit. My favorite scene with Mei was when she slapped Arou....!! I loved that.

[@MissEnvy703]

That servant of a consort lacks grace, poise, or any substance, beauty is fleeting if she has nothing else worth admiring.

[@miajones6271]

Empress that is karma for you for killing the babies in the harem.

[@atith_young97]

If you think about it, the empress lost two child kinda represent the evil deeds she did for Ruyi and Noble Consort Hui for barring them from being pregnant. So I guess it kinda Karma. Cuz she stop two woman from getting pregnant so she end up losing her two sons.

[@dlesher3101]

Empress lost three children.....her first born was a daughter that didn't survive, then Jingse, then 2nd and 7th prince. The only one who survived was Jingse and she is self centered, arrogant and conniving.

[@Winter74575]

It’s not evil to bar them from having children, it’s wrong but definitely not evil. Did Ruyi even care about her son in the end? No, best she was still wearing the nonsensical bracelet that is completely fictional and bizarre.

[@rianhester6344]

1. Hypocrisy! Talking about happily deceived, don't break their heart. *Clown emoji*. Ruyi wasn't singing that tune when she found out about the bracelets the Empress gave her. No double standards. People have to pay attention (and may need to rewatch some stuff). Quick recap. 2. Consort Jia was the mastermind for EVERYTHING (especially killing the babies). She wanted her child to be the favored first born after Hongli's ascension. Hui helped to frame Ruyi with Sulian. Sulian is the evil servant led by the Empress' mother to do things without her master's knowledge. A'rou was the main goat needed to add to Ruyi's coffin. The Empress just had the authority Hui and Jia needed to make things legit. 3. The Empress was played into thinking Ruyi was guilty and was just too eager at the chance to get rid of her. She only wanted Ruyi dead when Noble Consort Hui said that Ruyi cursed the Second Prince to death. Poor her, being blamed for everything, the ultimate indirect fall guy for Consort Jia's MANY schemes. No one has peeped, which is why everyone in the comments is blaming the Empress. 4. I feel for Yanwan (but no excuse for her actions). Hongli initiated things and she only reciprocated. She just wanted a better life but suffered so much causing her to make the wrong choice. A cornered dog can get irrational, develop a whole new way to survive, even becoming ruthless to the point of self-harm.

[@matronluna]

This line...."Your Majesty thinks...?" by Ruyi. I know that we are to assume that she's not finishing a further sentence, but think about just those three words as the question it is? If you don't believe Ruyi would say something like to the Emperor, then you don't understand her. Note: I'm a u.s. citizen and have no clue what the actors are actually saying (wish I did, I'm fascinated). So, I could be absolutely dead wrong (probably am) and I accept that.

[@homesweetesthome1726]

Is Ruyi the only one that they don't wrap up in the blanket before she serves the Emperor?

[@litanie4086]

🤣🤣🤣

[@litanie4086]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Pamela_Anzoa]

😂😂😂

[@Winter74575]

😂😂😂 as if Qing rule didn’t apply to only her 😂

[@enicole1203]

Dang Ruyi accidemtally knows too many of other people's secrets😂

[@jeanmullen]

Oh lord... those hairpieces....how can anyone lie down with them?

[@bettyjones2929]

They don't.

[@leamubiu]

@@bettyjones2929 Though Japanese geisha did develop a rather unique way of sleeping to keep their stiffened hairdos over several days. Sometimes the hair is just deemed worth it, I guess XD

[@auroramartinez2589]

Looks like they unbraid them before going to bed as shown in the movie.

[@kinalin8644]

@@cynthiamartin2197 black people still do that to this day. Bonnets and durags

[@applecrumpies224]

Further analyzing yawans character she was just gaining her self a better life. Her family wouldn't even allow her to be with the guard and given the circumstances she has suffered and endured so much. I'm kind of disappointed in Ruyi for only siding with the guard because he is heart broken. All yawan afforded was being a maid tossed between different departments and they weren't actually together. Ruyi has always loved the emperor and was pampered along the way even being chosen as his third wife. Yawan didn't get that chance from the beginning. Ruyis privilege allowed to make "right" choices. She didn't have to choice between having a fortunate future or marrying a low level servant to survive. That is what's clouding her judgement. She doesn't realize because everything's been handed and set in stone she had the luxury to be with the one she truly loved. You can clearly see yawan still loves him and sort of regrets her decision. This is isn't a simple circumstance.

[@TharaLetzISLANDER]

Yawan claimed she loved the guard, she was given a chance to be married to him but it was a no for her..she’s a low class level user 😂🤣

[@coldbru-on-ice]

You make a fair point. Ruyi is very privileged in terms of not having to worry financially for her marriage, especially considering that she is a woman who might not have had a well-paying job if she was in Yanwan's shoes. That being said, it's not as if Ling Yunche would not have been able to figure things out with her. He said as much. He wanted to work it out with her, make ends meet. And Ruyi would definitely have been willing to help them if need be. Yanwan does learn to regret later on in the series...and shows her true colors that way.

[@dlesher3101]

she was chosen as his second wife, and Hongli orginally wanted her to be his main wife, but his father intervened....Hui was chosen by his father to be his concubine.

[@applecrumpies224]

@@dlesher3101 Yeah...I know that. It still proves my point about making hard decisions. The emperor, "the master" over china during his reign period couldn't allow his precious true love to be his first wife. His father and I'm certain mother had more power over his marital decisions.

[@dlesher3101]

@@applecrumpies224 sad, isn't it?

[@addykins100]

Whatever we want to say about the emperor, the poor dude went through a whole lot loosing so many royal heirs. It’s hard surviving the loss of one let alone the number he lost.

[@Winter74575]

I would love the story with him and these women from his perspective because it must’ve been really hard for him dealing with so many girls/women, half weren’t even mature or attractive but because of alliances to help keep control the population at the time, he had no choice but to be with some of these women/girls. I’m so happy he got deluded in the end and the Empire went to doom by the end of his reign.

[@neumond3557]

Si las paredes de la ciudad prohibida hablaran... Nos contarían del dolor de las víctimas de la ambición por el poder.

[@The5Lotus]

That kind of mourning for a royal is extreme

[@CameliaKay9804]

Ruyi and Ling need to be together because they both have beautiful ♥️s

[@examichelle]

They don't need to. They are just precious friends, something the idiot emperor could never understand.

[@dlesher3101]

@@examichelle That's right....they aren't lovers, they are good friends.

[@brenda7622]

Empress deserve this for what she did to others. I'm sorry innocent lives had to loss their lives but killed innocent lives and destroyed the lives of others.

[@TheDivaIsIntheDetails]

Why are these women hurting children and babies at that?!? Have your beef with one anaother but soare these poor innocent kiddos.

[@black_diamonds5]

Concubine Shu clearly loves the Emperor, she's only being used by both the Empress Dowager and the Emperor himself.

[@Winter74575]

She willingly went there because she saw him and thought she could’ve won his heart even though she knew he had his legitimate wife ( Empress) and lots of women, it’s sad but hey, she gambled and lost.

[@sunshineeveryday9873]

So was the Empress truly behind the deaths of the other 2 children?

[@julijakeit]

yes, she was. She was also behind Ruyi's and the other wife's infertility which later Ruyi discovered by accident.

[@auroramartinez2589]

It was done by others to please her and gain favor in return.

[@naseriansharon698]

Noble consort Hui was the murderer of the royal heirs..she worked with Sulian.. Empress wasn't involved in tht..Jia though was also involved but lowkey

[@dlesher3101]

@@naseriansharon698 actually, I beg to differ, in a later episode....Jia confesses it was she that caused the deaths of Mei and Yi's babies...the empress got blamed for it...but Jia actually did it....and there is more she confesses she did, but I won't give it away

[@naseriansharon698]

@@dlesher3101 True she did them but through people like consort Hui and Sulian..she didn't want the crime traced to her

[@catmate8358]

Wow, Yanwan rose quickly from mere second attendant to noble lady. I wonder what was her secret? 😁😁

[@Winter74575]

😂 she had skills, but in reality she actually entered as Nobel lady then was promoted to imperial concubine almost immediately again she had skills that most of the other women didn’t have 😂

[@mariaescue5381]

Empress is getting back for all her evil deeds.. Not all the tears, Empress cry, can't bring back 2th Prince and 7th Prince back.. Emperor is to blame not bringing justice for Ruyi

[@flowermagnolia4551]

Why is jiang yubin the only reliable doctor

[@rosariolarion7979]

the revenge is happening in full force

[@luzgoncena2539]

This story about the ancient dynasty in China is very complicated. Women in the harem fight for favor, there's of course jealousy, backstabbing, scheming and never ending intrigues. The Emperor can't discern what is true or not due to very primitive investigations and bribes. Watching how the women in the harem fight for favor is just stressful.

[@4cenobia]

It's sad that they play with innocent children's lives

[@Backtoalonica]

The emperor is so cute and to ruyi (until now) but ughhh he is so despicable

[@narnilawson869]

Empress has this all coming

[@ploopy0935]

Did Ruyi really get redressed and go meet Hailan after she just got changed and took a bath? I can’t imagine how long that must have taken, all those accessories and jewelry in the hair and also the hair itself. I just find it crazy that the concubines all have to always present themselves properly when they are in public and seen by others.

[@yingy468]

董洁听到七阿哥没了，这哭戏也是绝了……这剧里头女演员一个个的，戏都太厉害了。

[@luciferm.7904]

The thing that a lot of the characters keep misunderstanding about Ruyi is that she isn't in the palace for her maiden clan, power, wealth, or status. The reason why she was there was because of the Emperor. It was because her love was there. That's why when Wei Yanwan tried to give her maiden clan as an excuse for her choice, it obviously did not resonate with Ruyi because her life goal was to be true to her love. However, I can't completely blame the other concubines for not believing her too. I mean I am pretty suspicious of people too and I think that is a trait that many people carry. If someone like Ruyi comes along, I would also be suspicious of her as well. Her goal is just too pure and innocent that all these other concubines are unable to comprehend and believe.

[@Winter74575]

Didn’t her Aunt also persuaded her in episode 1 or 2?

[@Numbu-iu2oq]

I'm sorry empress but I was dancing behind my screen when seventh prince died

[@fernandamendoza925]

poor child, paying for her mother´s crimes

[@ahkidamoonlight140]

Mei should have never harmed an innocent baby I know the empress did alot of wrong but that baby was innocent I guess it's just a God's punishing her for hurting the child

[@solanaguerra6854]

I wish that Xuoxin merry the guard Ling Yunche, they would make a good couple

[@adamtaylor4298]

All woman should know the emperor cannot have one woman. But they all want to own emperor affection alone plus betraying each other. Ruyi is there for love emperor not power. Ruyi made fatal error to follow her heart. She is the most novel n loyal to emperor.

[@namboozepatricia7191]

Quick reminder, karma is a bitch, empress killed 2royal heirs and now she's lost 2 of her royal heirs as well! Karma is cruel indeed...lol

[@annbower6278]

The concubine Shu was not aware that she was taking birth control medicine, Hongli just did not want her pregnant. Smallpox. Its a 50/50 chance that goes either way depending upon how strong a person's own immune system responds to the viral contagion. There was smallpox survivors in the 18th century with a lifelong immunity to it when the epidemic struck again.

[@siraksleepmastersiraksleep9814]

because she was a yehenara?' to avoid the curse?

[@siraksleepmastersiraksleep9814]

because she was a yehenara?' to avoid the curse?

[@annbower6278]

@@siraksleepmastersiraksleep9814 What?! That's dumb thing to ask.

[@siraksleepmastersiraksleep9814]

@@annbower6278 dont be mean !!

[@latenightsoul8620]

@@siraksleepmastersiraksleep9814 Because Imperial Concubine Shu was recommended by the Empress Dowager and if she got pregnant,the Dowager would have a lot of power in the harem and would want to raise the child.

[@ajayioluwaseun7036]

Why are they carried and wrapped in the blanket to palace to serve the emperor 😂😂

[@alisima]

To make sure that they aren’t carrying any weapons to try and hurt/kill the Emperor.

[@Meela234]

I always thought it was to deliver them freshly clean right after taking their bath, to the emperor. That way, they weren't touched by anyone. Not even their feet touched the ground.

[@SCBlahBLah]

In the previous dynasty Ming. There was an assassination attempt on the life of an emperor by a maid. The emperor was cruel to many maids and concubines so when he tried to bed this maid one night, she just snapped and tried to stab him to death. When Qing dynasty took over, they developed this practice to clean and check on the ladies before delivering them to the emperor to deter any more assassination attempts.

[@cyng8198]

My question for anyone here with knowledge of Imperial Customs for the attendants. Why did the attendants not report the evil machinations and crimes of the people they served? Thank you in advance.

[@evangeliakaratza-styliara4413]

It was a very complicated system and remember the ...palace of ...careful punishment!!!!!

[@annbower6278]

If 1 of the servants that served the empress dowager, the emperor & empress heard of it, they reported it but also needed evidence to back it up.

[@latenightsoul8620]

Because it was seen as betraying your Master and if your Mistress found out,your family and you could be killed. Even if you reported it, it would be seen as being "not loyal" or selling someone out.

[@bythebayou5351]

@@cynthiamartin2197 also Hailan's maid who accused her of stealing coal & said Hailan hated Hui & would curse her. The emperor ordered her death on the spot to teach others not to be disloyal to their masters.

[@lea4834]

I think it's also that a servant wouldn't easily be believed without iron-clad evidence and also as a servant you never know if the Emperor would actually do something about it or sweep it under the rug because your confession doesn't fit his political machinations and then you would be collateral damage that is easily killed. The Emperor covered for the Empress many times because he didn't want to compromise the reputation of the imperial family.

[@KabeloRamaila-z3l]

We are sll thonking it ,so im gonna say it "Ruyi is a fool"

[@Winter74575]

She wasn’t 💯 real with the emperor either because if she was , she would’ve told him the truth about Wei Yanwan , she apparently knew so many things yet she didn’t tell the man she claimed to be loyal to, she could’ve asked him about the contraption also but played 2 face to Shun, she wasn’t a fool, she was just as calculating as the rest of them imo

[@supertouring1]

I hope Consort Xian asking Consort Yu doesn't harm their relationship long term? 🤔Consort Yu seemed hurt when Xian asked? 😞

[@sms5246]

Mei deserved her vengeance sadly she took it out kn the prince

[@TerriAlbany-qh2qr]

Her joy when playing her happy song is contagious!

[@AmalieSlaathaug]

42:00 This is the beginning of the end for empress Fuca

[@disneydisney1490]

People kill children for Sport here😭

[@rachelxu8229]

5:21 is it historically accurate that they get carried in like a dead body? :')

[@septicember]

i really hope so because it's the funniest thing I've ever seen recreated in a period piece, to be frank

[@hannah-jo4gs]

It is. I researched it earlier lol

[@gojiberry7201]

Ouch, this was a hard episode

[@dihydrogenmonoxide7056]

Wife selection is so stupid. How would you know, upon meeting someone for the first time or a rare few times, whether they are suitable for balancing the managing 7-10 households at the same time while managing their own? HongLi knew QingYing longer, so he was aware of her temperament and her unshakable resolve and character, so naturally, she would be the one HongLi chose. The late Emperor was a badass and good Emperor, but he made a bad judgment call by removing QingYing's chance as main wife. If QingYing performed badly, she could always be deposed or locked away like her aunt. Lady Fuca was too swayable to her mother and impressionable to the manipulations of Jia. She crumbled under the pressure of the role and succumbed to the enemies she accidently made in her zeal to protect her Empress status from a nonthreat(Ruyi).

[@Winter74575]

He was actually with Fuca before Nara, plus Nara is supposed to be 7 years his junior so episode 1-4 makes no sense, when he was 14 she was only 7 years old. He married Fuca when he was 16 Fuca was 15 and Ruyi would’ve only been what 9 years old. They messed up big time with this fake storyline because it’s impossible for them to be teenage lovers when it’s even mentioned in the series that he’s 7 years older than Nara He married Gao and Ruyi 1734 1 year before he became emperor he married Fuca in 1727, which means Fuca had gained lots of experience running a big household at their Bao residence because as a prince Hongli had some of the concubines which he took with him to the palace when he became emperor, including the newly added Nara who was 18 at that time.

[@kathymcgirt8944]

Emperor should promulgate a decree - any time one of his women shows evidence of the Big Green Monster, throw her ass out. Jealousy is nasty in that environment.

[@lilypar6543]

Poor empress Sulian is evil..

[@scorneli1202]

Nothing good comes when the crows caw

[@rika-b1t]

hailan is quickly becoming the character I can't stand the most. the fake righteousness disgusts me

[@KrissyOverill]

No heir to the throne is my bet 😊

[@JamesEmbasan]

I have to ask this- does anybody here understand/recognize the reference to avoiding the pox contagion by avoiding frying beans? I am assuming the no splashing of water directive means it is/could be waterborne but don't understand the part about beans.

[@brothersco8723]

An eye for an eye, a child for a child 🤷🏿‍♀️