4th brother.
Do you have any plan?
While Imperial Father and Crown Prince is out of the Capital,
Crown Prince suggested to Imperial Father
to let me supervise temporarily.
Looks like Crown Prince is starting to trust 8th brother.
10th Brother!
What is your brain filled with?
Have you forgotten your relationship with 8th brother?
You have just offended him in front of our Imperial Father.
Do you think the Crown Prince would be that magnanimous?
I... That's what I don't understand.
This is just the Crown Prince's attempt to deal with us by shooting two birds with one stone.
What does that means?
Having 8th brother temporarily rule is only a trick.
No matter how trivial an issue seems,
8th brother will have to inform Imperial Father, who would be away on expedition.
If 8th brother makes a mistake,
Crown Prince will have an advantage and make a commotion.
He purposely gave 8th brother only rubber-stamp power.
The point was to not let us go on the expedition.
So that they can spread all sorts of rumors in front of Imperial Father.
That makes sense.
A rumor repeated thrice becomes the truth.
They won't allow us to accompany them,
as well as letting us know the difference in relations.
We can only watch then.
I think Crown Prince is subtly telling us
that if we don't become obedient, he will deal with us.
Imperial Father most values peace between us as brothers.
The Crown Prince employing the technique of being magnanimous
was exactly what Imperial Father wanted.
He has a trick up his sleeve but so do we.
At that time when we are not under strict control
The capital would be ours.
We can do whatever we like.
Shut up!
I...
Did I say something wrong again?
Crown Prince wants us to do exactly that.
That way, we'd make mistakes easily.
That trick of the Crown Prince is really vicious.
The vicious one isn't Crown Prince.
Then... Then who is it?
Jie'jie.
This tea set is so intricate.
Did you design it?
If Eunuch Li hadn't found someone to make it,
this tea set wouldn't have been made.
When His Majesty and the princes go on the expedition,
they'll surely be very happy to to use Jie'jie's tea set.
Jie'jie, do you want to go with everyone?
Don't you want to go?
When I think about the scenery on the prairies and the refreshing weather,
of course I'd want to go.
Go then.
Jie'jie still has to use this tea set to serve tea.
Otherwise it would be a pity.
Yes.
It isn't that pitiful.
As long as the person using the tea set is happy, then it's okay.
Why don't we go ask Eunuch Li?
I am wondering how I should ask so he'll let us go.
Ruoxi Jie'jie.
There's good news.
Teacher said Jie'jie can go on the expedition.
Really?
Of course.
Of Course. How about us?
You guys will go along with Jie'jie.
Wonderful!
Eunuch Li is such an understandable person.
He takes care of us well.
This is not because of Teacher.
I heard it was suggested by a Prince
and His Majesty didn't reject the idea.
Prince? Which prince?
Seems like it was 4th Prince and 13th Prince.
4th Prince wouldn't care about this.
It must be 13th Prince.
Of course, 13th Prince knows me best.
Don't worry about it, Jie'jie.
It's so great that we can go together!
Of course we must thank Eunuch Wangxi.
Your servant wouldn't dare...
Your servant takes his leave.
Ruoxi.
Greetings, 4th Prince. Greetings, 13th Prince.
Rise.
You're always trying to avoid me.
Your servant wouldn't dare.
I was just in full concentration, wondering what flower suits what tea.
I did not see 4th Prince.
I didn't mean to avoid you.
Do you know what the consequence is when you lie to a prince?
I did not lie.
Ruoxi.
I also don't know what the consequence is.
Why don't you try it?
4th brother, I think...
You shouldn't use these jokes on her.
You're too intimidating.
She'll be scared before she can laugh.
Ruoxi, you know...
This time, it was 4th Prince who spoke up.
I only stood next to him and said a few good words
to give you a chance to go out.
Even if you don't repay our kindness,
you don't have to pretend that we don't exist.
No wonder 4th brother is teaching you a lesson.
I am thankful for 4th Prince's kindness.
I just haven't had the chance to repay it.
Is that so?
Yes, if there is a chance, I will definitely repay your kindness.
If you have no further instructions,
I shall take my leave first.
Wait.
The expedition is different from the palace.
You won't have access to everything.
You cannot replace things immediately either.
So you have to be more careful.
Bring more of the necessary tea leaves.
Place it in two carts in case anything goes wrong.
I understand.
Go and prepare then.
I will take my leave.
4th brother, since when did you start to bother about small matters like tea?
As long as it is part of my duty,
I can't afford to be careless.
Go and find 8th brother later.
See if he needs anything.
It's best to take care of it before we leave.
It's not easy to supervise a country.
As long as we can help with anything within our limits,
we should do so and help him
and not let any disturbances happen in the Imperial Court.
I understand.
Come in.
Greetings, 8th Prince.
Dispense with ceremony.
It's the first time I visited where you live.
It is peaceful.
Right now, I am the head officer lady.
The place I live can't be too shabby.
I live in this place with Yutan.
It's her shift today.
I understand.
Hey, Ruoxi.
Why did you tell him that?
What are you trying to hint?
Ruoxi.
What is it?
About this expedition...
I must remain in the Capital.
I understand.
This is the first time you're going and the journey is long.
Be careful.
Don't worry.
I've been in the palace for a while.
I'm no longer the clueless Ruoxi who just entered the palace.
I know what I can and can't do.
In these couple of years,
you did better than I thought you would.
I never thought Imperial Father and Li Dechuan would value you so.
But I still worry that one day, you'll lose your temper.
You have to give up some things to gain more.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be living here.
Neither would I be able to talk here peacefully.
To gain something, you must first give something.
Master.
Yes.
I am leaving now.
What do you want most?
And what are you willing to give up for it?
Fujin.
Bei'le, you're back.
Bei'le, Bei'le.
You haven't come over in a long time.
Bei'le, Bei'le, Bei'le.
What must I do for you to forgive me?
Bei'le.
Please forgive Minghui this one time.
Let go.
Bei'le.
From now on, I promised to do whatever you want.
I won't do anything to make you unhappy again.
What happened?
Nothing.
You say it.
Say it!
In the days that Bei'le didn't come,
Di'fujin would listlessly wait for Bei'le
and would personally make soup for Bei'le everyday.
Hoping that Bei'le would drink it when you come over.
This injury happened when she was making soup
and accidentally burned herself.
Does it still hurt?
No.
Can you forgive me?
It has already passed.
I finally got what I've waited for.
I've been waiting for this sentence for so long. I've waited so bitterly.
I was afraid that Bei'le would ignore me forever.
I know I was wrong.
I shouldn't be selfish.
I shouldn't be so petty.
But I'm wholehearted towards Bei'le.
I cannot be without Bei'le.
After Bei'le reprimanded me,
I have thought about it over and over.
When Bei'le didn't come see me, I felt like I would die.
I didn't hate you. Don't imagine things.
As long as Bei'le will forgive me and not ignore me,
I am willing to do anything you want.
Even if your heart does not belong entirely to me, I won't mind.
I am willing to do anything for Bei'le.
You have already done enough.
No, I didn't do good enough.
I know.
I will change and I will change again
so that Bei'le will have no regrets.
With you in this family, I am reassured.
In my heart, I know of all the things you've done for me.
Today, you are my Di'fujin and you forever will be.
No one can replace you.
Ruoxi, what are you thinking about?
13th Prince.
How long until we get there?
Not far.
This place is great. Beautiful scenery.
How is that good?
If I tell you that in the future, grass would not grow here.
This place would become a desert. What would you think?
This place looks just fine.
Why would it suddenly become a desert?
Because of human ignorance and selfish greed.
You're too pessimistic.
You must be tired from the journey these past couple of days,
so you're starting to imagine things again, right?
13th Prince, teach me how to ride a horse.
Why do you suddenly change the topic?
I feel that being on horse and riding freely is another joyous thing.
10th Prince still laughs at me because I couldn't ride last time.
Wishful thinking.
You are currently Imperial Father's favorite.
Who would dare teach you?
If you happen to fall and get injured,
I wouldn't be able to explain that to Imperial Father.
Don't use this tactic.
You don't use this tactic.
I don't care.
You promise!
Wait until we get to the plains.
I'm leaving, see you at the plains.
Good.
Quick! Go that way! Quick!
Give me, give me! Quick!
Give me!
Apologies.
Your martial arts skill on a horse is great.
You're exaggerating.
What are you looking at?
I see the one who rode so well turned out to be a girl.
What? You don't think the victory is satisfying because I'm a girl?
No, I was just thinking...
Why would I care what you're thinking.
Anyway, today I was defeated.
It is unrelated to gender, understand?
I know.
It's good that you know.
Looking at your attire, are you a Qing official?
I am only a small official.
You are the first person from Central Plains to defeat me.
It's just luck. Just luck.
Winning is winning, losing is losing.
What's with the luck talk?
I'll take you as a friend.
It is my fortune.
My name is.
Saren.
Miss Moon, hi.
You understand Mongolian?
A little.
Then, what is your name?
My name is...
Star.
Star?
May we meet again.
Star.
Too bad I'm not the moon.
Greetings, Imperial Father.
I was riding on my horse and forgot about the time.
Please forgive my lateness.
We are a horseback tribe.
Our ancestors blood flows within us.
Seeing such a large plain and wanting to ride is perfectly normal.
What is there to forgive? Rise.
Thank you, Imperial Father.
Earlier, Imperial Father said of all the princes,
you're the one most similar to a wild horse.
Imperial Father, you sure know how to tease.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Looks like Ruoxi came here to show me something interesting again.
Yes.
How perceptive, Your Majesty.
I just think Your Majesty is probably hot,
so I prepared some chilled juice.
But, I'm not sure if Your Majesty would like to try some?
Alright. Bring it here.
I'll reward you if it's good.
If its not good, I will punish you.
All is up to Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
You've definitely put thought into this.
I've never had anything prepared like this.
Magnolia.
Grapes.
I want to see what else you have prepared.
Why haven't I seen this before?
Your Majesty.
Ruoxi made some drawings earlier.
I thought it looked good, so I sent some eunuchs to make them into china.
How many different designs?
36 in total.
But I've only brought these on the trip.
When you have the chance,
I want to see the other designs
All right
How rare that you'd have such talent and heart.
What would you like as a reward?
Even though the original designs were mine,
I couldn't have done without the others.
Your servant wouldn't dare taking all the credit.
Alright. Rewards for everyone then.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Now can you tell me what you'd like as a reward?
When I saw Your Majesty's heroic moves on the horse,
I was in much admiration and envy.
So I want to learn how to ride a horse myself.
Though I wouldn't hope to match even one percent of Your Majesty,
I would be happy just knowing how to ride a horse.
She's flattering just to learn how to ride.
I'll grant your wish.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
We got so much silver in reward!
Silver is nothing.
What's important is our reputation.
That's right. These are personal rewards from His Majesty.
Since I've entered the palace, this has been the first time.
I don't know how to thank you, Jie'jie.
Alright. Alright.
Don't thank me anymore.
You guys deserved it.
We know how well Jie'jie treats us.
We'll definitely do our best to serve Jie'jie from now on.
That's right!
We'll definitely look out for you lots, Jie'jie.
So, it should be me thanking you guys.
Let's all help each other in the future.
Jie'jie.
Eunuch Wang.
What reward has you smiling so happily?
No matter what reward I've got, I wouldn't dare to be so frivolous in front of Jie'jie.
The Mongolian Lord just met with His Majesty
and gifted him with two precious horses.
The Emperor was so happy, he decided to have a feast tonight.
That's such happy news.
The people of the prairie are always so hospitable and loving.
They love dancing as well.
It's going to be fun tonight.
-I drink to you. -Let's drink
No. Don't. Don't.
Such passion in her singing.
Do you know what she's singing about?
I don't understand Mongolian either.
Let's see how a stoic person like you will handle such fiery passion.
Yutan, can you find out who this girl is?
Ok. Let's go.
You really are expressionless.
I take my hat off to you.
Moon.
Star.
Jie'jie.
She's the daughter of the Mongolian Lord.
Minmin, Suwan Guuwalgiya.
A famous beauty among the prairies.
May I dance for Your Majesty?
Alright.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
That's great.
If I had stayed by mom and dad's side,
would I have less regrets?
What are you thinking about alone here?
Just thinking of my parents.
Greetings, 4th Prince. Greetings, 13th Prince.
Please rise.
Why are you guys out here too?
We drank too much just now.
Just getting some fresh air.
Did the drunkards let you off so easily?
We said we had to "take care of business". How couldn't they not?
I've been out for a while.
I should go back now.
We should go back too.
Ruoxi.
Those new tea sets you made really pleased Imperial Father.
But why did you make mine with plum blossoms?
Because the next 10 years of your life will be like a plum blossom.
Fragrant from the bitter cold.
Plum blossoms are among the Four Noble Flowers.
Why? Don't you like it?
I just think it's strange.
Why did you give 4th brother the Magnolia, which is his favorite?
Just thought to ask.
You didn't tell me what you like.
So of course I just picked one at random.
But you never asked me either.
I'll take leave now.
She left just like that?
Yup. She left.
You're the one who noticed she was gone earlier.
Yup.
That's why I left with you to find her.
And now you don't even say a thing.
Leaving me with dust in my face.
You were the one worried and I accompanied you.
Yes. That's right.
Miss Ruoxi.
Please call just call me Niman.
General Niman has such great horsemanship.
I've heard of your reputation.
What an honor to have you, General.
Miss Ruoxi, you are too polite.
Even though I don't know how to ride a horse, I've sat on one.
You can just teach me how to ride.
I think it'd be safer if your servant just pull the horse.
Greetings, 4th Prince.
Greetings, 13th Prince.
Greetings.
You're excused.
How have your lessons been?
I just learned how not to fall while sitting on a horse.
You can leave now.
Yes.
He was hardly teaching me how to ride.
He was just humoring me like a kid.
Don't say that.
Even kids would ride better than you.
Wouldn't you say so, 4th brother?
Why don't you, 13th Prince, teach me to ride?
Since you've already agreed.
When did I agree?
When we got here.
Now, we're actually here.
Even the Emperor has given his permission, so how can you not?
4th brother.
She's using Imperial Father against me.
That's a heavy weight to carry.
Alright. Alright.
We have to get back now to have dinner with Imperial Father.
Maybe at night. At night I will teach you when I'm free.
Ok. Thanks!
Your servant will leave now.
The burden is heavy and the road is long.
I...
Teaching girls how to ride. That's not really my forte.
Yutan. Yunxiang.
I won't be here tonight.
Please serve the Emperor well.
It's hot out, so prepare the tea mild and chill it.
Ok. Jie'jie just go ride at ease.
We will take care of it.
Excuse me, is Miss Ruoxi here?
Who is it? Come in.
Your servant came under Bei'le's orders and brought these for you.
Did 8th Prince say anything else?
Bei'le said, when Miss Ruoxi see others riding horses
while she can't, she'll definitely want to learn herself.
So he has it all prepared for you.
No wonder sisters know each other the best.
It must be your sister who asked Bei'le to send these.
Of course.
Your sister is so perceptive.
She knows Miss Ruoxi likes to move around.
Bei'le also asked for Miss to be careful.
I got it. Please leave them here for me.
Come with me.
He's really perceptive.
It's good to be early.
So nice just to lie here and look at the stars.
It's nice to just lie here and look at the stars
Why don't you join me?
I got sleepy waiting for you. Teach me tomorrow then.
Tonight, let's just lay here
-and enjoy the stars -That works.
Greetings, 4th Prince.
You're excused.
Where's 13th Prince?
The Crown Prince wanted 13th.
So I've come in place of him.
I'll go back then. 13th Prince can teach me another time
You think I can't teach you?
No!
I'm just tired.
Alright. Let's just lie here then and look at the stars.
I'm... Suddenly not sleepy anymore.
Get on the horse.
Straighten your back. Tighten your grip.
Grab firmly with your hands.
Steer with your reins.
Pull this way. Pull this way.
Hold on tight.
Be careful.
Back straight. Tighten your grip.
Turn this way. Turn this way.
Jie'jie, what's wrong?
You were so happy when you left.
Why are you so tired now?
Are you tired?
Very tired.
Why couldn't the 13th Prince be more gentle?
13th Prince didn't teach me today.
4th Prince did.
4th Prince? He has great horsemanship.
You're lucky to have him teach you.
It's so easy for a stupid student to make a strict teacher angry.
If something goes wrong he might turn against you
and think that you've made him lose face.
If there's anything that upsets him,
there will be grave consequences.
No way.
Though the 4th Prince is quite serious, he can't be that severe.
If Jie'jie is struggling to learn,
surely the 4th Prince wouldn't strike you with his thunderbolts.
That's right.
Even if I was a genius, he's a frightening master.
Never mind. You won't get it.
You're too worried.
Even the Emperor is impressed by you,
let alone the 4th Prince.
Never mind. I'm going to sleep now.
I'll blow the lights out.
It's alright. I'll do it myself.
I don't ask for achievements, just for no mistakes.