Mei'mei (younger sister) don't be sad.
I am really happy now.
Really happy.
I'm very happy because I can see mother very soon.
Also, Qing Shan.
Qing Shan.
The man in Jie'jie's heart?
At first, he didn't want to teach me horse riding.
He thought I was too finicky and was a cry baby.
If it wasn't for my position,
he would have never wanted me as his disciple.
Jie'jie loves to cry?
How did I not know?
Yes. Mother left early.
Since I was small, I was always stubborn.
I never wanted to be below anyone.
But I don't know why, when I saw him...
Looking at me with his eyes full of laughter.
At my poor horse riding skills...
I couldn't help my tears.
I felt terribly wronged.
But later, he probably never dared to laugh at you again.
There wasn't a day when he didn't laugh at me.
He grew up drinking water from the market place (grew up poor).
Mischievous, but had studied some.
So he's very blunt when he says talking.
However, there are always two sides to everything.
He can always find fault in something.
You didn't get angry?
Of course I got angry, but he would tell me...
He loved to see my angry expression.
He said --
Only when I'm angry, am I lively,
like a young girl.
He said --
I always follow the rules so closely.
Like a refined wooden statue.
Jie'jie, sleep a little first.
I still have so many things to tell you.
I've kept so many things inside these years.
After I talk about them, I'd feel so much better.
I'll be here accompanying you.
When you wake up, we'll continue talking.
You haven't eaten anything all day.
I've brought you some soup.
When Madame awakes, she will need you to take care of her.
If you don't eat, where will you get the energy to care for her?
Alright. Tell me as soon as Jie'jie wakes up.
Don't worry, I've already told everyone.
Greetings, 10th Prince. Greetings, 14th Prince.
Rise
We'll excuse ourselves.
Ruoxi.
I'm going to Mongolia the day after tomorrow.
I'm afraid I'd probably have to leave for at least a year.
I'm here to say farewell.
Why?
It's the Emperor's order?
Ruoxi, how are you lately?
You're with him for unclear reasons.
What is going on?
If he wants you, he should give you a title already.
If he doesn't want you, then he should release you from the palace.
But now what are you?
Let's say you're a palace maid...
But the head Eunuch, Gao Wuyong even has to bow his head to you.
But say you're a Master,
but which building's Master?
I will never understand what you're thinking inside.
Women mostly think highly of their status.
You don't think about it at all.
14th Brother, don't say anymore.
You think she doesn't have enough hardships already?
Eat a little first.
Last month, 9th brother was sent to Tibet.
10th brother's going to Mongolia the day after tomorrow.
I believe I will be the next one.
I don't know where he plans to arrange me so he could be reassured.
Ruoxi, have you ever thought about leaving the palace?
14th Brother, this isn't something that she can decide freely.
Not just her, but even for us...
We can't do everything freely anymore.
However, Ruoxi...
I really want to know right now.
Do you want to or not in your heart?
I don't know.
There are times I wanted to...
Sometimes, I can't bear to leave it behind.
I think you can't bear to leave him.
Second Miss!
Madam is awake.
Ruoxi.
Do you still remember what I said to you in the Laundry Department a few years ago?
Never mind, go ahead.
Jie'jie, why aren't you lying down?
You came.
Tell me which one looks better.
This is very good. It matches your earrings.
This pair of earrings are from Qing Shan.
If I were to wear them,
he would definitely be very happy.
Yes, he must be very happy.
Which outfit does Madam want to wear?
The lake green riding outfit.
Jie'jie, are you tired?
Go rest a little.
And the deer skin boots.
Sit.
What do you think?
Is it pretty? Is it?
-Jie'jie! Jie'jie! -Madam!
-Jie'jie! -Madam!
Jie'jie! Jie'jie.
My favorite thing is...
The beauty of the falling sun in the Gobi Desert during sunset.
Half the sky is colored in red.
He was riding his horse.
Laughing and watching.
My hair reflected the sun's glow.
I feel like my whole body's in a blaze.
Ruoxi.
I really really want to go back.
Qing Shan. Where is he?
He is definitely waiting for you.
But I'm a bit afraid...
What are you afraid of?
I've been part of Aisin Gioro's clan my whole life.
I don't want to be their ghost as well.
I'm afraid if I pass over to the underworld,
they won't let Qing Shan and I meet again.
Jie'jie, wait for me a bit.
Where are you going?
I will come back in a moment.
What is this about?
I beg you to divorce my sister.
Was this Ruolan's decision?
Titles, whether they are granted or taken away are all done by the Emperor.
You can't just divorce easily.
I will beg the Emperor.
But it'll take me a while to get back to the palace.
I just hope you can agree to my plea.
My sister's been shut in this manor her whole life.
She's afraid that even after her death, she can't be granted her freedom.
You've always known that my sister's heart has never been by your side.
They've been separated for over 20 years.
I beg you to let my sister be free.
So she can be at ease to find her lover.
Ruoxi, let's talk after you stand up first.
A prince divorcing his wife is a huge issue.
The Emperor has to agree.
Otherwise, he will be punished.
Punished?
He doesn't need a valid excuse to be punished.
If he really wants to find fault,
he doesn't have to do anything.
He will be punished anyway.
8th Sister-in-law.
Please just fulfill Ruolan's wish.
Take it.
Thank you, Fujin.
You don't need to thank me.
I'm only doing it for myself.
My whole life, I hoped to be your sister's rival.
I didn't realize she never even tried.
This is the greatest joke Heaven has played.
I actually spent my life fighting with someone from my imagination.
I don't want to fight with her even after death.
If she wants to leave, I'm very happy, I'll send her off with all my heart.
I followed the Imperial Edict to marry Lady Maertai Ruolan.
After many years of marriage,
nothing came out of it.
According to the 7-rule guide of divorce,
I write the divorce letter, to let her remarry.
With no false words.
Was this personally written by the 8th Prince?
Do you think Ruoxi will lie to Jie'jie?
Qing Shan, did you see it?
I no longer belong to Aisin Gioro's clan.
I want to go with you to see the red willow that we both planted.
I also want to drink some melted water from the fresh snow on the mountain.
Let's go horse riding together.
Madam!
You're hurting inside.
I'll be hurting along with you.
I know my place in your heart is not the same as Ruolan's.
But to my prince...
I will aways be true to you, and never forsake you.
If you want to cry,
I'll cry with you.
If you're in pain,
I'll also be in pain with you.
You are never alone.
8th Prince, lay all the burden down.
Ruoxi.
I've already promised you everything I could.
But this, I definitely cannot promise you.
I already took your sister name out of the royal family record.
She's permitted to be brought to the Northwest to be buried.
I also sent a decree to your father
to secretly bury your sister with Qing Shan.
I have already done what I could.
Then why won't you let me take my sister back home?
This is not a big thing.
It's because I'm afraid...
I'm afraid that once you leave,
you won't ever come back.
I know that you are like your sister.
You both don't like this Forbidden City.
I'm afraid that once you return to the home you dream of,
Your heart will never return here.
Ruoxi, trust me.
Your father and your little brother will definitely take care of everything.
I'll let them bring food.
Is Qiaohui okay?
With 13th Prince around, you can be 120% relaxed.
Of course I know.
She's staying at 13th Prince's manor, he will take care of Qiaohui's future.
I'm worried about how she's feeling.
She grew up with my sister.
They were close for many years.
Now that my sister's gone, she's alone all of a sudden.
There's no reason to stay at the 8th manor.
Losing a loved one...
And out of no where, she ended up in the unfamiliar manor of the 13th estate.
She's grieving and alone.
I'm afraid no one will understand how her feelings right now.
Gu'gu!
Gu'gu, are you feeling better now?
I'm much better.
Imperial Uncle hasn't allowed me to see Gu'gu these days.
He said that Gu'gu was feeling upset and needed to rest.
But as soon as Gu'gu saw me, she smiled.
Gu'gu, now that you saw Cheng Huan, are you not sad anymore?
After I saw Cheng Huan, I'm no longer sad.
Imperial Uncle, did you hear that?
Next time you can't keep me from seeing Gu'gu.
Okay, sit.
Wanna play rock-paper-scissors?
Alright.
Rock, scissors, paper!
You cheated!
Rock, scissors, paper!
Ruoxi, it's rare for a person to meet their true love in their lifetime.
You must appreciate the person in front of you. Make sure you protect and treasure your love.
Or else, if you're happiness is gone, you'll deeply regret it.
Jie'jie.
You finished all the imperial documents?
I want you.
You don't have to worry.
I will wait until your heart is willing.
Do you remember we once said,
we have to be honest to each other?
Then can you tell me,
what do I have to do so you won't refuse me?
Ever since you moved into Yangxin Palace,
I feel that you have been cold and resisting me.
That's why I've been afraid of having you.
But do you know?
When I saw you playing with Cheng Huan, laughing together with such happiness,
I don't want to wait any longer.
I want you to have children for me.
I want to see you laughing happily together with them.
That would be my greatest happiness.
I know many things
cannot be measured with right or wrong. I resist because I know everyone's ending.
I want to become the Empress.
I cannot promise you with this matter.
I've been married to the Empress since we were very young.
She has never did anything bad after so many years.
Also, her child died very young.
She doesn't have any children now.
I cannot hurt her.
I don't want you to go to see Concubine Nian.
Do you really have to give me so much trouble?
Is it because of Nian Gengyao?
She wanted to marry me herself.
She's not in the wrong.
Then what can you promise me?
Sometimes, I ask myself what I want?
What do I really have?
Because of me, 13th brother was imprisoned for 10 years.
Back then, he could fight a tiger.
But now his body's weak and he's constantly sick.
He's younger than me.
And yet, his body's weaker than mine.
You're not much better.
Sometimes, I'm afraid of thinking about these things in detail.
Because I'm really afraid.
Now I own the entire world,
but all these things mean nothing to you.
What I can give you is my heart.
Do you know why I haven't give you an official title until now?
Because I want to be able to see you all the time.
Once you have an official title,
I would need to flip your tablet if I wanted to see you.
But right now, I can see you everyday.
Do you understand?
Are you still going to refuse me?
Give me the ball! Give me! Give me!
Give me! Give me!
These children are really happy.
Yes. This is their happiest times.
Once they're grown up, they have lots of rules to abide by.
Then, they'll be a lot more vexed.
What are you talking about? What rules?
What do you guys normally teach them?
Nothing much.
Just singing and telling stories.
I should ask Cheng Huan properly.
I'm afraid your stories wouldn't be as simple as
Sima Guang and Kongrong Gave Up the Bigger Pear?
Your Majesty, Eunuch Gao just came with a report.
General Nian and Long Keduo are waiting
to discuss important issues with you.
Right now they're waiting at Yangxin Palace.
Understood.
Then I'm going first.
Why don't you bring Chang Huan home?
After a while, father and daughter will become more familiar.
You guys will naturally become closer.
No need.
I'm afraid even if I bring her home,
I won't know how to face her.