1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,920 WRITTEN BY HYUUGA NATSU 2 00:01:31,591 --> 00:01:32,842 THIS STORY IS A FICTION AND ALL NAMES OF FIGURES AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE FICTITIOUS 3 00:01:32,926 --> 00:01:34,302 MOREOVER, THE STORY HAS NO RELATION TO REAL-LIFE INCIDENTS AND EVENTS 4 00:01:38,598 --> 00:01:41,309 SWEETS 5 00:01:41,392 --> 00:01:42,811 How much is this? 6 00:02:23,059 --> 00:02:26,020 What is all this, Granny? 7 00:02:26,104 --> 00:02:27,814 It seems to be an order from Maomao. 8 00:02:27,897 --> 00:02:28,857 Again? 9 00:02:30,483 --> 00:02:32,735 Looks like it'll bring in good money. 10 00:02:32,819 --> 00:02:34,821 Deliver it as instructed. 11 00:02:34,904 --> 00:02:35,864 Understood. 12 00:02:45,540 --> 00:02:47,292 It’s beautiful. 13 00:02:47,375 --> 00:02:49,627 I was thinking of displaying it in my room. 14 00:02:50,962 --> 00:02:52,130 Are you doing well today? 15 00:02:52,213 --> 00:02:53,756 Ah, yes. 16 00:03:23,369 --> 00:03:27,624 After the garden party, the Lord Shishou requested additional maids. 17 00:03:27,707 --> 00:03:29,959 But with this many maids… 18 00:03:30,043 --> 00:03:31,169 Yes. 19 00:03:31,252 --> 00:03:34,255 This will make it difficult for the other ladies to keep their dignity. 20 00:03:35,089 --> 00:03:36,758 Good day to you. 21 00:03:36,841 --> 00:03:38,176 Consort Loulan. 22 00:03:47,310 --> 00:03:50,521 -Oh? Are you looking for something? -Ah, no. 23 00:03:50,605 --> 00:03:52,232 If it's Maomao, she's in the clinic. 24 00:04:02,116 --> 00:04:03,451 Spring has come. 25 00:04:15,588 --> 00:04:17,340 What are you doing? 26 00:04:17,423 --> 00:04:19,467 What do you mean by "what"? 27 00:04:19,550 --> 00:04:22,053 I'm making perfume oil. 28 00:04:22,136 --> 00:04:26,057 I was cleaning the medical office and found the distillation equipment. 29 00:04:26,140 --> 00:04:29,978 These are the leftover roses I prepared when making blue roses the other day. 30 00:04:30,061 --> 00:04:31,854 That’s quite a strong smell. 31 00:04:31,938 --> 00:04:36,317 Compared to wild roses, it's weaker. Is there something you need? 32 00:04:38,277 --> 00:04:41,364 With a scent this strong, anyone would be curious. 33 00:04:42,657 --> 00:04:46,327 Doing this here is a bit difficult compared to the Jade Pavilion. 34 00:04:46,411 --> 00:04:47,662 That’s true, but… 35 00:04:48,496 --> 00:04:51,916 some perfume oils have an effect that terminates pregnancy. 36 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:55,294 Although I don't think it will be a problem unless it’s really strong. 37 00:04:55,378 --> 00:04:59,966 Then, should the perfumes used in the rear palace be regulated? 38 00:05:00,049 --> 00:05:01,634 No, it shouldn't be a problem. 39 00:05:02,260 --> 00:05:05,096 The quack doctor is a good person, but talks too much. 40 00:05:05,179 --> 00:05:08,641 I shouldn’t let anyone know about Lady Gyokuyou's pregnancy yet. 41 00:05:08,725 --> 00:05:10,184 What about this? 42 00:05:11,019 --> 00:05:13,146 I’m distilling alcohol. 43 00:05:13,229 --> 00:05:16,607 If you distill it multiple times, it becomes stronger. 44 00:05:18,860 --> 00:05:20,069 Are you going to drink it? 45 00:05:20,153 --> 00:05:21,779 It’s for disinfecting. 46 00:05:21,863 --> 00:05:23,740 At the Jade Pavilion where the small princess is, 47 00:05:23,823 --> 00:05:26,617 I want to keep it as clean as possible. 48 00:05:26,701 --> 00:05:28,286 Can you really do that? 49 00:05:28,369 --> 00:05:30,204 You can soak cloth in it 50 00:05:30,288 --> 00:05:34,125 and use it for cleaning, among other things. 51 00:05:34,208 --> 00:05:36,044 You sure know a lot. 52 00:05:36,127 --> 00:05:38,171 In the West, they use it that way, right? 53 00:05:39,297 --> 00:05:41,382 I believe your foster father… 54 00:05:41,466 --> 00:05:43,634 I’ve brought your luggage. 55 00:05:50,183 --> 00:05:51,517 What is this? 56 00:05:51,601 --> 00:05:54,145 This is something for the young lady… 57 00:05:55,271 --> 00:05:59,067 Lord Jinshi, I’ll prepare tea, so please sit down. 58 00:05:59,150 --> 00:06:00,234 What’s inside? 59 00:06:01,069 --> 00:06:04,197 This is just a small package from my family, nothing special. 60 00:06:04,947 --> 00:06:06,824 From your family? 61 00:06:06,908 --> 00:06:08,326 Jeez, what a guy! 62 00:06:08,409 --> 00:06:12,330 It’s just some undergarments. 63 00:06:14,207 --> 00:06:15,458 Ah, I see. 64 00:06:16,209 --> 00:06:19,921 But for two men to bring it, 65 00:06:20,004 --> 00:06:21,923 what material is this undergarment made of? 66 00:06:22,006 --> 00:06:23,883 -Damn. -Huh? 67 00:06:26,219 --> 00:06:28,304 The problem at the rear palace is, 68 00:06:28,387 --> 00:06:31,599 being a virgin is demanded. 69 00:06:31,682 --> 00:06:35,853 Most of the women servants gathered in the rear palace are virgins. 70 00:06:35,937 --> 00:06:38,356 Even if they’re favored by the Emperor, 71 00:06:38,439 --> 00:06:41,609 if they make a mistake due to ignorance, it’s pitiful. 72 00:06:42,276 --> 00:06:44,946 They need to study in advance. 73 00:06:45,029 --> 00:06:48,116 So, you prepared this for them? 74 00:06:48,199 --> 00:06:51,786 If you're wondering what book it is, it's that one. 75 00:06:53,371 --> 00:06:58,042 I had it delivered to the medical office so Hongniang wouldn’t find out. 76 00:06:58,793 --> 00:07:01,546 I ordered it for the Emperor since he loves to read. 77 00:07:01,629 --> 00:07:05,550 And I ordered a bit more, hoping to expand the market, 78 00:07:05,633 --> 00:07:07,301 but perhaps it was bad timing. 79 00:07:09,637 --> 00:07:11,556 -Huh? -This is… 80 00:07:12,223 --> 00:07:14,600 It’s been made quite beautifully. 81 00:07:14,684 --> 00:07:16,477 It’s made with good paper. 82 00:07:16,561 --> 00:07:20,648 Oh, I thought he was going to criticize it. 83 00:07:20,731 --> 00:07:23,651 Books like this are sometimes used as dowries. 84 00:07:23,734 --> 00:07:26,195 Even those who can't read can enjoy the illustrations, 85 00:07:26,279 --> 00:07:27,613 so there's a demand for these. 86 00:07:27,697 --> 00:07:28,739 Is it a woodblock print? 87 00:07:28,823 --> 00:07:32,535 No, it’s printed using metal plates, not woodblocks. 88 00:07:32,618 --> 00:07:33,911 That’s impressive. 89 00:07:33,995 --> 00:07:35,955 Yes! Since it’s such a fine product, 90 00:07:36,038 --> 00:07:38,583 I think it should be seen by more people. 91 00:07:38,666 --> 00:07:41,711 However, this is a different matter. 92 00:07:45,548 --> 00:07:48,759 If you like it, you should keep a copy. 93 00:07:49,552 --> 00:07:51,971 No, that’s not it. I’m definitely not thinking that! 94 00:07:54,432 --> 00:07:56,851 Well, this time I suppose, I’ll let it slide. 95 00:07:56,934 --> 00:07:58,352 Is that okay? 96 00:07:58,436 --> 00:08:01,230 Tell me the name of the store where this is sold. 97 00:08:03,065 --> 00:08:06,736 I told you, that’s not it! I just want to know how they print it. 98 00:08:08,613 --> 00:08:10,781 Yes, I understand. 99 00:08:10,865 --> 00:08:12,491 The name of the store, right? 100 00:08:15,411 --> 00:08:16,454 Xiaomao! 101 00:08:16,537 --> 00:08:18,206 What is it? 102 00:08:18,289 --> 00:08:21,542 I think risqué items might need censorship. 103 00:08:22,210 --> 00:08:25,546 But the Emperor said the previous ones didn't have enough. 104 00:08:25,630 --> 00:08:27,173 Not allowed. 105 00:08:30,218 --> 00:08:34,639 The shrewd lady worked so hard to select them. 106 00:08:44,524 --> 00:08:46,943 Beneath the beautiful flowers in bloom, 107 00:08:47,026 --> 00:08:49,278 what am I searching for? 108 00:08:53,241 --> 00:08:56,327 Hey, what do you think is buried here? 109 00:08:58,621 --> 00:08:59,789 Horse manure? 110 00:09:00,831 --> 00:09:02,208 See, it's because you're too greedy. 111 00:09:02,291 --> 00:09:03,751 It's all your fault, Maomao! 112 00:09:03,834 --> 00:09:06,295 This novel is super popular right now! 113 00:09:06,379 --> 00:09:08,714 Can you read, Xiaolan? 114 00:09:08,798 --> 00:09:10,049 I can't read. 115 00:09:10,132 --> 00:09:13,219 But the ones who can read read it aloud for everyone else. 116 00:09:13,302 --> 00:09:16,347 I can't wait to find out what happens next! 117 00:09:16,430 --> 00:09:20,560 If even illiterate maids are talking about it, 118 00:09:20,643 --> 00:09:22,645 it must be incredibly popular. 119 00:09:27,817 --> 00:09:29,026 I'm back. 120 00:09:29,777 --> 00:09:30,820 What’s that? 121 00:09:30,903 --> 00:09:34,282 His Majesty distributed it to all his consorts. 122 00:09:34,365 --> 00:09:37,785 He said once we're done reading it, to please share it with others. 123 00:09:37,868 --> 00:09:39,579 Maomao, want to give it a read? 124 00:09:40,788 --> 00:09:43,833 Looks like it's the same one Xiaolan mentioned… 125 00:09:43,916 --> 00:09:45,876 A popular novel, huh? 126 00:09:45,960 --> 00:09:49,714 It's not considered very refined among the upper class, and yet… 127 00:09:49,797 --> 00:09:51,424 Why would he…? 128 00:09:52,258 --> 00:09:56,679 This mark… it’s the one I showed Lord Jinshi the other day. 129 00:09:56,762 --> 00:10:01,225 Even for a novel, the quality is fit for a gift from the Emperor. 130 00:10:01,309 --> 00:10:03,853 And if all the consorts received a copy, 131 00:10:03,936 --> 00:10:06,063 there must have been at least 100 printed. 132 00:10:06,147 --> 00:10:08,941 Lord Jinshi probably requested it from the Emperor. 133 00:10:09,608 --> 00:10:12,320 I should've taken a commission for that. 134 00:10:13,029 --> 00:10:14,739 But why? 135 00:10:14,822 --> 00:10:20,077 Why distribute something considered indecent to well brought up consorts…? 136 00:10:23,748 --> 00:10:27,460 I know it must have something to do with politics, 137 00:10:27,543 --> 00:10:29,420 but he's definitely up to something. 138 00:10:29,503 --> 00:10:31,464 Ah, it’s already over. 139 00:10:31,547 --> 00:10:34,008 I want to read the next part soon. 140 00:10:34,091 --> 00:10:35,259 Lord Gaoshun said 141 00:10:35,343 --> 00:10:38,804 when a new one is made, he’ll distribute it again. 142 00:10:38,888 --> 00:10:40,181 What’s wrong? 143 00:10:41,515 --> 00:10:45,144 Aren’t we the only maids serving the Jade Pavilion? 144 00:10:45,227 --> 00:10:47,396 It feels wasteful for only us 145 00:10:47,480 --> 00:10:51,317 to enjoy something gifted by Her Highness. 146 00:10:51,400 --> 00:10:53,944 But we can’t give it to anyone outside the palace. 147 00:10:54,028 --> 00:10:55,655 We need to handle it carefully. 148 00:10:55,738 --> 00:10:57,448 If it gets lost, it’ll be a problem. 149 00:10:58,199 --> 00:11:00,159 You’re right. 150 00:11:01,494 --> 00:11:04,246 Instead of giving out the booklet itself, 151 00:11:04,330 --> 00:11:07,166 why not copy it by hand? 152 00:11:07,833 --> 00:11:10,294 The illustrations might be difficult, 153 00:11:10,378 --> 00:11:12,421 but Ailan, you have lovely handwriting. 154 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:15,424 It shouldn’t be a problem. 155 00:11:15,508 --> 00:11:17,343 Do you think so? 156 00:11:18,177 --> 00:11:20,054 Would you really bother doing that? 157 00:11:20,137 --> 00:11:22,807 Yinghua, don’t say such things. 158 00:11:22,890 --> 00:11:27,186 If it aligns with Lord Jinshi's intent, this is probably the right answer. 159 00:11:27,895 --> 00:11:29,939 If books spread throughout the inner palace, 160 00:11:30,022 --> 00:11:32,942 more people will try to learn how to read. 161 00:11:33,025 --> 00:11:36,320 If it’s a popular novel, even better. 162 00:11:37,405 --> 00:11:40,241 When I was a maid serving Lord Jinshi, 163 00:11:40,324 --> 00:11:42,034 I was asked this question. 164 00:11:42,660 --> 00:11:46,539 Apothecary, how can we improve the literacy rate of the women in service? 165 00:11:47,665 --> 00:11:51,293 Even so, it’s quite a roundabout way of going about it. 166 00:11:54,213 --> 00:11:55,548 Hey, Maomao! 167 00:11:55,631 --> 00:11:57,800 I want you to teach me how to read and write! 168 00:11:57,883 --> 00:11:58,926 What's up with that? 169 00:11:59,635 --> 00:12:02,888 The girl who always reads the novel for me has read it too many times, 170 00:12:02,972 --> 00:12:04,807 and now she lost her voice. 171 00:12:04,890 --> 00:12:07,768 She made a copy of the book for me, 172 00:12:07,852 --> 00:12:09,520 but I can’t read. 173 00:12:09,603 --> 00:12:12,148 -Then let me read it for you. -No, that’s not allowed! 174 00:12:14,150 --> 00:12:17,111 She spent so much time writing it, 175 00:12:17,194 --> 00:12:18,904 I can’t cheat like that. 176 00:12:21,991 --> 00:12:24,827 -You’re amazing… -What’s this all of a sudden? What? 177 00:12:25,870 --> 00:12:26,829 This is your name. 178 00:12:27,872 --> 00:12:29,290 Try writing it by copying me. 179 00:12:29,373 --> 00:12:30,332 Got it. 180 00:12:30,416 --> 00:12:32,835 XIAOLAN 181 00:12:33,627 --> 00:12:37,047 My name is actually quite difficult, isn’t it? 182 00:12:37,131 --> 00:12:39,133 The more you write, the more you can read, 183 00:12:39,216 --> 00:12:41,010 but do you want to just learn how to read? 184 00:12:42,136 --> 00:12:44,096 Since I’m here, I want to learn to write too. 185 00:12:44,180 --> 00:12:48,100 Once I leave the palace, I’ll have to find my own job, 186 00:12:48,184 --> 00:12:50,102 so being able to write will be useful, right? 187 00:12:53,272 --> 00:12:54,899 -What? What? -In your own little way. 188 00:12:54,982 --> 00:12:57,151 You seem to be thinking about your future. 189 00:12:57,860 --> 00:13:00,112 Well then, let’s try to study more. 190 00:13:00,196 --> 00:13:02,364 Okay. Thanks. 191 00:13:02,448 --> 00:13:03,908 What is this called? 192 00:13:03,991 --> 00:13:06,160 -Winter worm, summer grass. -How about this? 193 00:13:06,243 --> 00:13:07,536 Mandala flower. 194 00:13:08,662 --> 00:13:10,998 -What’s this? -Kudzu root. 195 00:13:11,749 --> 00:13:13,209 Oh… 196 00:13:13,292 --> 00:13:17,171 Are these words used on a daily basis? 197 00:13:17,254 --> 00:13:18,672 First, let's start with greetings. 198 00:13:18,756 --> 00:13:19,924 And then? 199 00:13:48,369 --> 00:13:51,038 Has Princess Lingli been granted permission to go for a walk? 200 00:13:51,121 --> 00:13:54,833 Yes, since staying only within the palace is getting a bit cramped, 201 00:13:54,917 --> 00:13:57,169 I decided to ask about it. 202 00:13:57,253 --> 00:14:01,131 She’s running around everywhere now. What do you think, Maomao? 203 00:14:01,882 --> 00:14:02,967 Given her health, 204 00:14:03,050 --> 00:14:07,596 I think it’s better to increase her opportunities to go outside. 205 00:14:08,389 --> 00:14:11,433 There will be two eunuchs as guards, 206 00:14:11,517 --> 00:14:14,436 but could you accompany her along with Hongniang? 207 00:14:14,520 --> 00:14:15,938 Understood. 208 00:14:16,021 --> 00:14:20,192 Until now, all of the emperor’s children have died young. 209 00:14:20,276 --> 00:14:25,030 It might seem overly protective for just a walk, but it can't be helped. 210 00:14:25,114 --> 00:14:27,908 Maomao, you know so much about flowers and creatures, 211 00:14:27,992 --> 00:14:30,411 so could you teach those things to Lingli during your walk? 212 00:14:31,453 --> 00:14:33,706 Lady Gyokuyou, that’s not a good idea. 213 00:14:33,789 --> 00:14:35,749 She’ll only teach her useless things. 214 00:14:37,001 --> 00:14:39,003 I think it’ll be useful. 215 00:14:39,837 --> 00:14:42,631 We don’t know where she might marry in the future, right? 216 00:14:42,715 --> 00:14:46,051 Although she’s still young, in about ten years, 217 00:14:46,135 --> 00:14:48,012 she might be married off somewhere. 218 00:14:49,054 --> 00:14:51,015 If she goes to another country, 219 00:14:51,098 --> 00:14:53,517 there’s no guarantee she’ll be welcomed. 220 00:14:55,603 --> 00:14:59,857 Knowledge of medicine and poison will never be harmful. 221 00:14:59,940 --> 00:15:01,525 She truly is a wily consort. 222 00:15:08,824 --> 00:15:11,368 Reactions to the princess vary. 223 00:15:12,703 --> 00:15:16,248 Everyone has their own view of the princess. 224 00:15:17,124 --> 00:15:20,753 Eventually, the princess herself will understand the meaning behind those gazes. 225 00:15:24,048 --> 00:15:25,883 That is primrose. 226 00:15:32,306 --> 00:15:34,141 Oh, Princess! 227 00:15:36,518 --> 00:15:37,770 Ah, Princess! 228 00:15:40,064 --> 00:15:41,690 Princess! That’s not allowed. 229 00:15:41,774 --> 00:15:42,650 I will go look. 230 00:15:48,739 --> 00:15:49,823 A kitten? 231 00:15:49,907 --> 00:15:52,201 Almost… 232 00:15:55,537 --> 00:15:58,082 Kitty! Meow, meow. 233 00:15:58,165 --> 00:15:59,416 Princess! 234 00:16:02,002 --> 00:16:03,128 Meow! 235 00:16:03,212 --> 00:16:04,880 I'll try to catch it… 236 00:16:04,964 --> 00:16:06,632 I have no choice. 237 00:16:14,973 --> 00:16:16,517 Got you! 238 00:16:21,981 --> 00:16:23,607 Do you want this? 239 00:16:29,530 --> 00:16:33,283 Huh? It looked like you were trying to catch it. 240 00:16:33,367 --> 00:16:34,743 Was I wrong? 241 00:16:35,536 --> 00:16:38,122 -Ah, thank you. -Here. 242 00:16:38,956 --> 00:16:41,375 Maybe this little one is hungry. 243 00:16:41,458 --> 00:16:43,168 I'll leave the rest to you. 244 00:16:43,252 --> 00:16:44,294 Alright then. 245 00:16:49,133 --> 00:16:50,759 Maomao, is that… 246 00:16:50,843 --> 00:16:52,720 Yes, it's a cat. 247 00:16:54,304 --> 00:16:55,597 It's dirty, 248 00:16:55,681 --> 00:16:58,434 so it would be best if the princess doesn't touch it. 249 00:16:59,852 --> 00:17:01,186 You… you're right. 250 00:17:05,107 --> 00:17:07,526 For now, let's take it in. 251 00:17:07,609 --> 00:17:10,070 -I’ll inform the higher-ups. -Understood. 252 00:17:10,154 --> 00:17:13,240 Oh, that's rare. It's a kitten. 253 00:17:13,323 --> 00:17:14,867 I found it. 254 00:17:14,950 --> 00:17:17,453 Poor little thing, it’s trembling. 255 00:17:17,536 --> 00:17:19,455 I just finished boiling some water. 256 00:17:19,538 --> 00:17:20,998 Wait a moment. 257 00:17:22,750 --> 00:17:24,793 But still, it’s strange. 258 00:17:25,627 --> 00:17:28,672 There are hardly any pets in the inner palace. 259 00:17:29,506 --> 00:17:31,800 Keeping animals requires permission, 260 00:17:31,884 --> 00:17:34,803 and for cats and dogs, sterilizing is mandatory. 261 00:17:34,887 --> 00:17:37,598 I wonder where this kitten was born? 262 00:17:38,974 --> 00:17:42,186 Put the hot water in a sake bottle wrapped in a cloth like this, 263 00:17:42,269 --> 00:17:43,937 and place it near the cat like this. 264 00:17:44,021 --> 00:17:45,898 You seem to know a lot. 265 00:17:45,981 --> 00:17:48,150 I once found one before. 266 00:17:48,233 --> 00:17:50,152 It was a lovely calico cat. 267 00:17:50,235 --> 00:17:51,445 Oh? 268 00:17:54,156 --> 00:17:56,450 It’s quite thin, isn’t it? 269 00:17:56,533 --> 00:17:58,410 Do you have milk from livestock? 270 00:17:58,494 --> 00:18:00,829 Should I get some from the dining hall? 271 00:18:00,913 --> 00:18:02,456 Also, livestock intestines. 272 00:18:02,539 --> 00:18:04,500 In… intestines?! 273 00:18:04,583 --> 00:18:07,336 I thought it would take the place for the parent cat's nipple. 274 00:18:07,419 --> 00:18:10,672 Since sausage was served a few times, maybe the kitchen has some. 275 00:18:10,756 --> 00:18:12,925 Got it, I’ll ask. 276 00:18:15,761 --> 00:18:19,139 Now, ideally, I’d like to bathe it, 277 00:18:19,223 --> 00:18:21,683 but in its current state, it doesn’t have the strength. 278 00:18:22,851 --> 00:18:26,438 So instead, I’ll wipe its dirty body with a hand towel 279 00:18:27,147 --> 00:18:30,067 and use oil to kill the fleas. 280 00:18:31,485 --> 00:18:34,154 Hey, young lady, we’ve got goat’s milk! 281 00:18:34,238 --> 00:18:35,989 I also managed to get intestines. 282 00:18:36,073 --> 00:18:37,699 Thank you very much. 283 00:18:44,540 --> 00:18:47,459 So cute! So adorable! 284 00:18:49,336 --> 00:18:52,297 That night, the Emperor visited the Jade Pavilion. 285 00:18:53,882 --> 00:18:56,009 I’ve decided to keep the kitten. 286 00:18:57,302 --> 00:19:00,139 I’ll leave its care to you. 287 00:19:00,222 --> 00:19:02,933 The Emperor is quite the doting parent. 288 00:19:03,016 --> 00:19:05,352 For Maomao, taking care of a kitten 289 00:19:05,435 --> 00:19:07,396 fits her perfectly, given her name. 290 00:19:10,983 --> 00:19:13,735 Once the kitten regained some strength, 291 00:19:13,819 --> 00:19:16,488 I washed its body with soap bean detergent. 292 00:19:16,572 --> 00:19:18,699 Oh, the water’s turned grey. 293 00:19:19,408 --> 00:19:23,036 After feeding it milk for a while, it got healthier. 294 00:19:23,120 --> 00:19:25,706 It started eating shredded chicken. 295 00:19:25,789 --> 00:19:28,083 When we placed a wooden box filled with sand, 296 00:19:28,167 --> 00:19:30,460 it began relieving itself on its own. 297 00:19:34,882 --> 00:19:37,426 It’d be terrible if it scratched the princess. 298 00:19:37,509 --> 00:19:39,761 How’s the parenting going? 299 00:19:41,346 --> 00:19:44,308 I think it should be fine to show it to the princess soon. 300 00:19:44,391 --> 00:19:45,559 I see. 301 00:19:46,185 --> 00:19:47,978 Are those small fish? 302 00:19:48,061 --> 00:19:50,731 They’re a bit hard as-is, so should I boil them? 303 00:19:50,814 --> 00:19:52,608 Yes, you're right. 304 00:19:53,192 --> 00:19:54,234 Is it female? 305 00:19:54,318 --> 00:19:57,112 Yes. I’m relieved we don’t need to neuter it-- 306 00:19:58,071 --> 00:19:59,364 I apologize. 307 00:19:59,448 --> 00:20:02,075 No, no need to be so formal. 308 00:20:02,159 --> 00:20:03,952 As an apology, perhaps some tea sweets… 309 00:20:05,746 --> 00:20:08,248 It wouldn’t be appropriate to serve these. 310 00:20:11,919 --> 00:20:13,170 Would you like to try? 311 00:20:13,253 --> 00:20:15,505 I don’t particularly like cats. 312 00:20:15,589 --> 00:20:16,840 With that name? 313 00:20:16,924 --> 00:20:18,258 I get that a lot. 314 00:20:18,342 --> 00:20:21,178 You, on the other hand, seem like a cat lover, Lord Jinshi. 315 00:20:23,138 --> 00:20:25,182 Not as much as those two. 316 00:20:25,933 --> 00:20:28,226 I can’t quite understand what’s so appealing about them. 317 00:20:28,310 --> 00:20:30,187 Same here. 318 00:20:30,270 --> 00:20:31,980 But according to cat lovers, 319 00:20:32,064 --> 00:20:35,442 it’s the mystery of not knowing what they’re thinking that makes them charming. 320 00:20:36,235 --> 00:20:39,446 Just watching them becomes so captivating that you can’t look away. 321 00:20:39,529 --> 00:20:42,115 Eventually, you feel like touching them. 322 00:20:43,325 --> 00:20:45,202 Even though they’re usually indifferent, 323 00:20:45,285 --> 00:20:49,665 It's frustrating that they only warm up to you when food is given. 324 00:20:51,625 --> 00:20:55,587 When it gets to that point, it seems people just give up. 325 00:20:56,588 --> 00:20:59,925 Squishing their paws or kissing them… 326 00:21:00,008 --> 00:21:02,052 it’s unsanitary if you ask me. 327 00:21:08,016 --> 00:21:10,018 What’s the matter, Lord Jinshi? 328 00:21:13,772 --> 00:21:15,649 I think I’m starting to understand. 329 00:21:18,694 --> 00:21:20,279 Is that so? 330 00:21:20,946 --> 00:21:24,866 In the end, where the kitten came from remained a mystery. 331 00:21:24,950 --> 00:21:29,288 It was concluded that the cat sneaked into a cart entering the rear palace. 332 00:21:30,205 --> 00:21:31,832 Afterward, the kitten was given 333 00:21:33,750 --> 00:21:36,962 a grand title, "Rat Exterminator," 334 00:21:37,045 --> 00:21:39,172 by the Emperor himself. 335 00:21:39,923 --> 00:21:41,049 In short, 336 00:21:41,133 --> 00:21:44,928 it was tasked with getting rid of the rats from the medical storage. 337 00:21:45,929 --> 00:21:46,888 MAOMAO 338 00:21:46,972 --> 00:21:48,223 However… 339 00:21:48,890 --> 00:21:52,352 The fact that its name became "Maomao" 340 00:21:52,436 --> 00:21:53,603 is something I can't accept. 341 00:21:57,607 --> 00:21:59,109 Let’s tidy this up quickly. 342 00:21:59,192 --> 00:22:02,446 That’s right, the caravan will be arriving soon. 343 00:22:03,405 --> 00:22:04,698 Caravan? 344 00:23:46,049 --> 00:23:49,469 NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW 345 00:23:56,768 --> 00:23:59,020 The next episode is "Caravan." 346 00:23:59,104 --> 00:24:00,897 Subtitle translation by: Abhishek Chand Ramola on.