Jie'jie.
Do I not know how to ride?
You don't remember again?
Then what was it like?
You never knew how to ride from a young age.
Now matter how much father forced you to learn,
you weren't willing.
I really didn't like horseback riding?
Then it's okay.
Right now, not only do I not detest riding,
I'm actually starting to like it.
Next time, Jie'jie must come along and play with us.
Take a bath first, and then eat.
8th Prince takes care of people well.
With him there,
nothing can go wrong.
Next time, Jie'jie must come with us.
I'm not interested.
Even if you're not interested in riding,
you can go out, play and have some fun with 8th Prince.
8th Prince is polite and pays careful attention.
Even if you don't say many things,
it seems like he already knows and has made preparations.
Jie'jie, I feel that he treats you very well.
Since you already married him,
why don't you treat him a little better.
A man like this is worth fighting for.
-Madam. -Jie'jie!
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
Dongyun, come with me to the altar.
Qiaohui.
Did I say something wrong?
No.
Second Miss shouldn't ask me.
Qiaohui.
You understand Jie'jie the best.
You must know.
Second Miss.
For two people to become a married couple,
fate of course plays an important role. However, whether they're meant for each other or not cannot be forced.
I think it's already a blessing they could still
treat each other with respect.
So what you're saying is --
Jie'jie doesn't really like 8th Prince?
Second Miss.
I didn't say anything.
I dare not guess what my lady is thinking about.
Qiaohui, when you see 10th Prince
don't say that I was looking to play with him.
Just say I went there to greet them,
so he won't get arrogant.
Don't worry, Miss.
Actually, he's quite amusing as a person.
If he doesn't get insulted by you every three to five days, he'll be very bored.
Even though he can't argue as well as Second Miss,
but he smiles so happily every time.
He is definitely laughing happily inside.
Actually, 10th Prince is a fun type of person to play with.
He is not scheming and has no knowledge.
He is also a bit rash.
But he's the most suitable person to be friends with.
Second Miss.
They're talking in the study.
I don't think it's too good if we just enter without any warning.
Don't worry.
As long as I don't see 4th Prince's ice cold face, I'll be fine.
Qiaohui.
Madam. Madam is calling for you.
-Second Miss. -Go then.
I'll take my leave.
Ice cold face. Heavens!
Maertai Ruoxi.
Greetings, 4th Prince.
Rise.
You look as if you really don't want to see me.
No. I wouldn't dare.
Then why did you run when you saw me?
I suddenly remembered I had something to do,
so I didn't notice 4th Prince.
I think you're afraid I'll ask why you were seeking death that day.
The more you don't want to say it, the more I must ask.
Say it.
No. I wasn't
Seeking for death, but looking for life.
Since you don't want to say it, fine.
How about this. I'll make a hypothetical situation.
You're walking around in a dream. But once you're in the dream
and want to wake up, you can't.
What should you do?
Six words.
Make the best out of it.
Understand?
Strong wood breaks easily.
Never mind, you won't get it.
Make the best out of it.
Since you've said it, this is what we'll do.
I don't think so.
I think it's okay to do it here.
What's wrong?
Good, 4th brother is here.
Why don't we ask for 4th brother's opinions.
4th brother.
Weren't we discussing 10th brother's birthday?
How did you start arguing?
What were you arguing about?
4th brother, 10th brother wants to celebrate at my estate,
but the Crown Prince
wants to organize his birthday
so that we brothers can have fun.
What does 4th brother think about this.
Since it's 10th brother's birthday,
Crown Prince have already said,
everything should follow 10th brother's wishes.
There's nothing wrong with 8th brother organizing this.
Exactly.
I think it's great to have 8th brother plan this.
Crown Prince is making a superfluous move.
10th brother, Crown Prince means well.
He just wants 10th brother's birthday to pass happily.
10th brother, Crown Prince cares about his family
and values you.
You should be happy.
I am already very happy.
8th brother.
Are we having the birthday at Ce'fujin's place?
What is the matter with you?
You want Ruoxi to plan it for you, right?
No.
I was just casually asking.
I was wondering why he argued so long with me before.
You really didn't?
I was really just casually asking.
Six words.
Make the best out of it, understand?
No wonder he's the future Emperor of Qing.
Make the best you can. Bingo!
Shuttlecock, huh?
Second Miss knows how to play?
A little (xiu xiu).
"Xiu Xiu"?
I've finally found something that's been passed from
ancient to modern, where people of all-ages can play with.
Second Miss is amazing.
Count.
-Second Miss. -Quick, count.
You can kick a shuttlecock like this?
Second Miss is really awesome.
Second Miss.
Second Miss is really amazing.
Second Miss can kick it so many times.
Greetings, Bei'le.
Greetings, 8th Prince.
Rise.
We'll take our leave.
And you couldn't even say anything when you saw others kicking the shuttlecock.
When you saw me take a nap,
you didn't say anything either.
On the carriage.
I'm going to discuss 10th brother's birthday celebration
with Ruolan and Di'fujin.
Come along.
Bei'le.
I don't have experience with planning.
Why don't we ask Di'fujin?
Minghui is busy handling household affairs.
Moreover, this was 10th brother's wishes.
Since Bei'le asked, you should do it.
Yes. Then I'll do it.
It's just a family affair.
Don't be too nervous.
We just want a place to have some fun.
If you need anything, come and find me.
Remember.
Don't let Bei'le lose face.
Yes. I understand.
Thank you, Jie'jie.
Bei'le, if there's nothing else,
I'll return first.
What time are you coming tonight?
I'll tell the servants to prepare.
No need.
I'll be staying at the South Pavilion tonight.
I didn't know Bei'le was staying over tonight.
Allow me to make some preparations.
I'll go see if there's anything I can help with.
This fish is not fresh, get another one.
Yes.
How could you shred the carrot like that?
It's so thick, how can you eat it?
Yes.
Madam.
Qiaohui, it's just an ordinary dinner.
Don't be so nervous.
Madam, that's not how it is.
Bei'le hardly staying over.
How could we be careless?
Bei'le likes to eat the dumplings you make.
The dough has already been prepared for you.
Qiaohui.
Why are you more nervous than Jie'jie?
Second Miss, I don't want Madam to be bullied by these servants.
In the past, Bei'le rarely comes over.
They thought it was because Madam wasn't favored,
so they never held her in high-esteem.
Does Jie'jie know?
Of course she knows.
But Madam doesn't care.
I felt indignant about that.
Second miss, you don't know.
Within this household, if you don't have a high position,
it's hard to live each day.
Only by letting them know
that Bei'le cares for Madam and values her,
they will respect her more.
10th Prince's birthday is our chance.
Jie'jie, let me help you.
We must celebrate 10th Prince's birthday well,
adding lots of life and colors to it.
Don't worry.
Since you two are such good friends,
I already know about your feelings towards him.
What are you talking about?
Actually, 10th Prince wanted you to plan his birthday.
Do you understand?
I know.
It's because we have fun playing together.
Jie'jie, I hope you're not over-thinking this.
Am I really thinking too much?
Yes, you're over thinking.
So bored. So bored.
Rabbit!
Be good, little rabbit.
If you follow me, I'll give you meat.
I'll give you carrots to eat.
Come, come.
Follow the big rabbit.
Running away?
Quick, quick, quick! Stop running. Stop running
10th brother, why did you want Ruolan to plan your birthday?
Minghui won't plan it to your liking?
8th brother, stop guessing.
Every year, I celebrate my birthday happily.
It's only that Ruoxi has so many strange ideas.
Maybe she'll have something fresh.
Stop running. Stop running!
Stop running...!
Little rabbit.
Ruoxi.
This girl is indeed quite strange.
Hearing isn't the same as seeing; she sure is lively.
-Ruoxi. -Stop running, stop running.
Ruoxi. What are you doing?
What happened?
Ruoxi.
8th Prince, there are rabbits in your estate.
Rabbits? Where are the rabbits?
Where's the rabbit?
Hurry and tell me. Where's the rabbit?
You scared it away!
It's me again?
No big deal, the place isn't very big.
You'll definitely be able to find it.
14th Prince.
Greetings, 14th Prince.
Are you still looking for the rabbit?
Of course.
-Then hurry and look! -Look.
Certainly lively.
8th brother, let's go look.
Sorry.
If I wasn't chasing after you before,
they wouldn't have captured you to give me.
They are princes.
Since they gave you to me, I can't set you free.
But don't worry.
I will treat you really well.
Actually we're the same, stuck in a cage.
I heard you fell from the upper stairs
and your brain was damaged.
Seems like it was true.
Who are you?
You don't even know who I am?
Was your brain really damaged?
Princess Mingyu was there.
She said you fell down by yourself.
Fine.
Seeing how pitiful you are, I'll tell you.
My sister is the Di'fujin,
Guoluoluo Minghui.
Now do you know who I am?
I don't know her.
Do you guys know?
How dare you not hold me in esteem?
So what if I don't hold you in esteem?
You...!
Even your sister has to be meek and subservient in front of me.
What are you?
How can you speak to me like this?
You...
It's best not to cause problems for Jie'jie.
I remember now.
You're Di'fujin's sister,
Guoluoluo Mingyu, correct?
I have to practice my calligraphy. Goodbye.
Let's leave.
Stop!
Is there anything else?
Where did you get the rabbits?
None of your business, the princes gave it to me.
Give it to me.
Why should I?
When I want it, there are no why's.
There are always exceptions.
Are you giving it or not?
I've already given it to Princess.
Glad that you know what's good for you.
You've mistaken.
I already gave you face.
You.
Give it.
Stop.
Jie'jie.
Mingyu.
Let go.
It's only an animal.
How could you lower your status over it?
That's right.
I don't want to lower my status over an animal.
I'll return it to you, little beast.
Very good.
Why did you ask me to bring him out?
Use him to deal with---
Deal with bad people.
What bad people are we dealing with?
Someone is bullying you?
What a joke! Who would dare to bully me?
I just heard that 10th Prince's dog is very loyal.
Therefore, I wanted to see.
10th Prince, do you come to 8th Prince's estate often?
Yes.
Then you will definitely know how Di'fujin bullies my sister.
No.
They get along very well.
Why would she bully your sister?
And here I thought of you as a real friend.
But you are being so dodgy.
So not dependable.
How am I being dodgy?
As a friend, you must be dependable, brave dangers and endure knives for them.
You won't even tell me the truth.
But you're sticking knives in me! Of course that won't do.
I am not an irresponsible person.
What do you want to know?
How does the Di'fujin treat my sister?
Between women, there will always be jealousy and fighting for favor.
Cold words are unavoidable.
Jealousy and fighting for favor?
She won't hit my sister, would she?
Of course not.
"Even if one does not respect the monk, he has to respect Buddha."
With 8th brother there, no way.
Then my sister must be bullied.
Your sister is so gentle.
Of course she'll get bullied a little.
Let me tell you.
Minghui and Mingyu are infamous for their scheming attitudes.
Even I'm a little scared of them.
But Minghui's not that reckless.
But that Mingyu...
What?
Sometimes she even insults me!
Hey! You're making it seem like it's natural for her to insult me!
Don't be mistaken.
What I mean to say is.
Someone as willful as her,
may even insult the Emperor.
She wouldn't dare. Even though her grandfather is an official who helped start the dynasty.
But she wouldn't be that audacious, would she?
She's got guts but cannot be audacious...
But the dog can be, right?
(Gou dan bao tian = Monstrous audacity?) (Gou = dog!)
What does that mean?
Where is it?
Here.
Coming. Coming.
What?
Let's play over there.
Where?
Princess Mingyu is there.
So what if she's there?
This is 8th Prince's estate.
Even though it's 8th Prince's estate,
you can't create chaos.
Why don't we go somewhere else to play?
Who's creating chaos?
Who's bothering who?
Here, it's here. There.
What are you doing?
What does he like to play?
Ball.
-Give me. -It's here.
I still cannot catch it.
Higher.
Okay I'll try again.
-I'm so scared. -What are you doing?
Scram. Scram.
Someone, leave, leave, leave.
Don't be scared, don't be scared.
Something happened.
Leave!
Princess, be careful, Princess!
Something happened.
-Princess, princess! -Princess Mingyu.
Are you all right, Princess Mingyu?
-Princess Mingyu -It hurts.
Princess Mingyu, are you all right?
Princess.
It hurts.
Sorry.
Who's dog was it?
Mine.
You could've raised anything. Why did you have to raise a dog?
Princess, come.
It will be the death of me!
Animal.
You don't even look before biting.
You cannot bully people.
Little beast without humanity.
Princess Mingyu, be the greater person
and don't be angry with 10th Prince.
You-you-you!
You did it on purpose.
I didn't do it on purpose.
You!
Stop arguing.
-I'll hit you. I'll hit you! -Don't fight.
You hit me?
-Stop fighting -I'll hit you!
Enough!
It's hurts!
-You! -You!
I hit!
It hurts!
-10th Prince. -What kind of lady are you?
Your punch was so hard!
-It hurts like hell. -Calm down.
Speak softer.
More quietly, please.
-It hurts. -Please.
-Be quiet. -It hurts.
If Jie'jie hears about this,
I'll be in big trouble.
You dare to do things but not admit them.
What kind of hero are you?
I'm not a hero.
I'm only a coward.
Miss, Miss, Miss. Here.
How will this do?
No. No. No.
Xiao An Zi, get the imperial physician.
-Yes. -No. No. No.
You definitely cannot get the imperial physician.
If 8th Prince knows,
this problem will become huge.
This can't do, that can't do.
Then what can we do?
If...
How will I face anyone with my face?
There's no if.
It's not something that cannot be solved.
After awhile it'll be fine.
Let me try.
My birthday is in a few days.
How can I face people.
It's nothing.
It'll be fine by tonight.
Believe me and it can't go wrong.
Really?
Yes!
10th Prince. Don't worry.
Rubbing your face with a boiled egg would fade the bruises very quickly.
It's okay.
Then you guys try.
Lightly.
Lightly, lightly.
I'll do it lightly.
Lightly.
Lightly, lightly.
Doesn't it feel less painful?
It feels very comfortable?
Yes.
Then, don't talk about it.
Okay, I won't.
But if you don't talk about it, someone else might.
Who? Who would dare?
Both of you listen carefully.
Do not spread a word of what you saw and heard today.
If anyone dares, you will get what's coming!
Yes.
This is okay, right?
Apply it on this side.
Okay. Come, sit here.
Okay.
But if they don't talk about it,
there's still someone else who might.
Who?
Princess Mingyu.
Don't worry about her.
How could a person who created trouble
admit their own wrongdoing?
This, I can guarantee you.
Really?
Let me tell you.
This, I have experience.
Yes.
Be good. It'll be all right.
I'll just rub it for awhile longer.
Come. Sit.
Isn't it comfortable?
Does it look good?
Good.
But I thought it looked too plain.
This one as well.
Does it look good?
Good.
But I think the color is too light.
Second Miss, what do you plan to wear?
I want my clothes to be pretty,
and my make up to be pretty.
All of Second Miss's clothes are very beautiful.
10th Prince's birthday, we must create a cheerful atmosphere.
Cheerful atmosphere?
How about this color?
The color is good.
-Go. -Jie'jie.
Jie'jie!
What's different about me today?
Your hair is different.
Eye makeup is also different.
Does it look good?
Looks good.
Everyone says that us sisters look alike.
Then if I look good,
doesn't that make Jie'jie look good too?
You only know how to sweet-talk.
I'm only speaking the truth.
Jie'jie.
I thought that Ce'fujin would have some surprises in mind,
but is this all there is?
Looks like we're eating in this empty space tonight.
Greetings, Jie'jie.
Greetings, Di'fujin.
Greetings, Princess Mingyu.
Rise.
Ce'fujin plans to celebrate 10th Prince's birthday here?
These are such simple decorations.
Aren't you afraid you'll humiliate 8th Prince
and this will be a laughingstock?
Earlier, Bei'le said to plan a happy family dinner.
I thought this setting fits.
The princes will be able to
enjoy themselves without restrictions.
Really?
I'm only afraid that without the sliding weight of a steelyard,
it can't tell light from heavy.
Mingyu!
Ce'fujin has already spent a lot thought.
You're right, Jie'jie.
We are straightforward and honest.
We don't know how to be hypocritical.
If one doesn't spend a lot of effort,
how would one get Bei'le's favor?
Mingyu, stop talking.
Or Bei'le will be unhappy.
She has already spoken her mind.
Only now do you act magnanimous.
Ruoxi!
What did you say?
8th Prince is fair.
8th Prince knows exactly who's being scheming and manipulative.
Besides, Jie'jie and 8th Prince are on the same wavelength.
Jie'jie already knows whatever 8th Prince is thinking of.
Di'fujin and Princess need not to worry.
Quickly, how did everything go?
Sister-in-law.
Greetings to the Princes.
Rise.
Princess Mingyu.
You look pretty today.
When did a goddess arrive?
She must be the Ruoxi 10th brother often speaks about.
You're right, 12th brother.
How did you know she's Ruoxi?
Everyone said that a beauty arrived at 8th brother's estate.
The most beautiful woman here
can be spotted at one glance.
Ruoxi!
You look different from normal.
But you still look especially good.
Good taste.
Of course.
Ruoxi, did you plan everything today?
8th brother, look.
This place is planned so beautifully.
So celebratory.
It was Ruolan's idea.
Thank you, Ce'fujin
I especially like it.
Bei'le, I don't feel very well.
I shall return and rest.
Is it anything big?
My head hurts a little.
But don't worry, Bei'le.
It's nothing.
Then go.
Then, I'll take my leave, princes.
Crown Prince and 13th brother haven't arrived yet.
4th brother, why don't we go to South Pavilion and drink some tea?
Okay.
Good. Good.
Then we'll wait for him today.
We must make 13th brother thoroughly drunk.
10th brother, you cannot out drink that death-seeking 13th Prince.
Even Hades is afraid of death-seeking ghosts.
But, I like it.
Miss.
Miss, what's wrong?
Nothing. Just thinking about things.
Qiaohui, I'm hungry.
Go get me something to eat.
Then I'll go grab you something to eat.
Wait for me at the North Pavilion.
Second Miss, food's here.
What's wrong?
That Guoluoluo Mingyu.
I've seen her so many times,
but today she was the most arrogant.
Her mother is the Emperor's cousin.
Princess He Shuo.
Her father is Ming Shang e'fu.
Her sister is Bei'le's first wife.
Her status is extraordinary.
So what?
Who's afraid of who? What can she do to me?
Second Miss is still so competitive.
It's called a sense of justice.
Please don't cause another problem.
Last time you were already taught a lesson here.
Lesson?
Last time I fell down from the stairs.
Is it her?
Second Miss, your servant said nothing.
I didn't say anything.
Didn't say anything?
I know.
13th Prince has arrived!
-13th brother. -8th brother.
Sorry for the long wait.
You've finally come!
I just finished helping Crown Prince with his work.
He returned to his estate to change clothes first
and told us to eat first and not wait for him.
-Come, this way. -Okay.
4th brother.
Come, 13th brother, let's go in.
Go.
Sorry for the long wait.
We waited for you for a long time.
10th brother.
That carefree and beautiful Maertai Ruoxi you often mention...
All of us have seen beauties in our lives,
but upon seeing her today,
8th brother, that sister-in-law of yours really do look extraordinary.
13th brother, don't exaggerate about this immature sister-in-law of mine.
10th brother has been impatiently waiting to drink with you.
Is that so?
Yes.
What's the hurry. There will be enough troubles for you tonight.
I'm afraid that no one will drink with me.
Drunken carousing is one of the pleasures of life.
Today, everyone's getting drunk.
Good!
Bring the wine.
-Good, 13th. -Bring the wine.
We were waiting for this sentence.
Quickly, come, bring the wine.
Don't forget how you ended up last time when you went drinking with me.
This time we must make you thoroughly drunk.
Come, drink.
Can you do it?
No problem, come, drink.
Come, who's afraid of whom?
Good alcohol capacity.
Yes, drink some more.
Great. Good alcohol tolerance.
Again.
Drink, cheers.
Crown Prince has arrived!
Greetings, Crown Prince!
Crown Prince.
Excused.
Although I came late,
but I specially brought 10th brother a gift.
Really? What did you bring me?
Take it out and let me see.
Crown Prince. Isn't this the Jade Ruyi (as-you-wish) that Burma paid tribute to Imperial Father?
8th brother has good eyesight.
You could tell from the first glance.
Burma gave Imperial Father four pieces.
I personally chose one piece to give to 10th brother as a present.
Using tributes as a personal gift?
If Imperial Father knows of this, you will be punished severely.
14th brother, Crown Prince is the apple of Imperial Father's eye.
Someone else might be in trouble,
but Crown Prince will definitely be all right.
Crown Prince's gift sure is generous.
But if Imperial Father learns of this,
wouldn't it be problematic?
I'm afraid that even if Crown Prince gave this gift,
10th brother will not accept it.
Would I dare to refuse a present from the Crown Prince?
Correct. What 10th brother said is correct.
10th brother, Crown Prince is playing a joke on us.
He brought this Jade Ruyi here to show us.
Think about it.
Imperial Father already gave a piece to Imperial Grandmother,
and another to Imperial Concubine Mi.
If you also took a piece of the same Jade Ruyi,
wouldn't you be unfilial then?
Correct. 4th brother is right.
That was the reason.
How about this, 10th brother?
I'll send your present over in a few days.
What is a good present?
Didn't Crown Prince mention on the way about a great red-haired horses that recently came from Northwest?
You just mentioned that you'll give one to 10th brother.
Right...!
13th brother is correct.
It will be these horses.
10th brother, I'll personally pick the best one
and order someone to send it tomorrow.
Then I thank the Crown Prince.
Ah, yes.
Crown Prince has been here for so long, but we've haven't let you pick a show yet. That was so impolite of us.
Someone, come.
Yes.
10th brother.
Today is your birthday.
You should be the one to pick a show.
I just picked one earlier.
It's your turn now, Crown Prince.
What did you pick just now?
"Magu Offers Life."
This is the one. Continue singing.
Yes.
10th brother.
Shouldn't you drink a few cups with Crown Prince?
This...
Crown Prince was late,
so he should drink three cups as punishment.
-Yes, that's right -13th brother, accompany Crown Prince for a while. I will go change.
I'll be back soon.
Come, drink.
Qiaohui, come here.
Prepared it yet?
Don't worry.
Good alcohol tolerance, again.
Puking?
Hey!
Did someone see?
No. You're like this and you still want face.
You can kill a soldier, but you can't humiliate him.
If they see me puking,
how will I face them?
You've been following me.
Did you want to see me humiliated?
Do you really think so?
It is your birthday so I wanted to treat you better.
I...
I was just saying.
Don't be angry.
Since it's your birthday, I'll forgive you.
I am here to give you a present.
Present?
This?
Close your eyes and follow me.
Then if I don't close my eyes?
Then there will be no present.
I'll close.
Close.
No peeking.
I can't see anything.
I'll hold you.
Little Red, follow grandma.
-You won't harm me, right? -Step.
Why would I harm you?
Otherwise you'll take care of me for the rest of my life.
No peeking.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Don't talk so fast.
-Slowly. -7 steps.
You count the steps.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 , 6, 7.
You want to kill me?
Are we there yet?
-Say something. -Go down.
Are we there yet?
If you don't say anything, I'll open my eyes.
Still won't talk.
So bothersome and tiring.
Right turn.
Go.
Stop.
Scared me to death.
Open your eyes.
So beautiful.
Too beautiful.
Ruoxi.
Did you make them yourself?
Of course.
Ruoxi, what are these?
Thousand origami cranes.
Thousand origami cranes?
What does the thousand paper cranes do?
So fun.
Happy birthday to you.
Ruoxi.
What are you singing?
Birthday song.
Birthday song?
Birthday song can be sung like this?
Isn't "Magu Offers Life" the Birthday song?
This is the version I made up.
Maertai version.
Ruoxi, it sounds great.
Sing it to me another time, okay?
When will you sing it to me?
Greetings, princes.
10th brother.
I was wondering why you disappeared while you were drinking half way.
So you found a small stage.
I was just a little drunk so I came to sit for a while.
I think you're drunk from happiness.
14th brother!
10th brother's anxious.
10th brother's unhappy?
Then let's not bother them
and observe this environment properly.
The scenery is nice.
There are so many places with beautiful scenery around.
Why must you admire this place?
Princes, please admire this place slowly. I'll take my leave.
I'll take my leave.
Ruoxi.
Don't be anxious.
Don't you have eyes? Walking into people now?
You were raised by your parents, but don't know any rules.
The pot is calling the kettle black.
You are you, and I am me.
I have parents to teach me. You can't compare to me.