Genyao wouldn't dare to hope for that.
Back then, I was working for 8th Prince.
I was victimized by evildoers.
Therefore, 8th Prince chased me out of his residence.
Fortunately, Master helped me and saved me from death.
Master is my savior,
acting as my living parents.
As long as I can work for Master, I am very grateful.
I do not ask for any rewards.
Nian Genyao. If 4th brother makes you the governor of Sichuan,
you'll still be working for us.
Being our eyes and ears.
This is not a benefit, but hard work.
To Genyao, hard work is a happy thing.
All right, no more jokes.
Genyao, have you discovered any contacts
made recently between my 8th brother and ministers from different areas?
I actually found some information.
How many lifetimes of good fortune have you built up?
To have 8th Brother send the medicine
and have 14th Prince help you apply it?
I'm truly thankful to 14th Prince.
But... Didn't Ruoxi also prepare 14th Prince's food?
And I even risked great dangers by delivering news for you.
You really can praise yourself.
It's done.
It's about time.
You should go now.
Do you remember the place?
Here, here, here. Everyone have a drink!
It's too cold, pour until it's full.
Fine.
Warm up your body.
Drink. Good. Come, drink.
Finished. Drink, drink, drink!
Come, this is yours. Fine.
Miss Ruoxi.
Master, Miss Ruoxi has come.
Leave.
Yes.
Can you still be on duty tomorrow?
8th Prince, is it safe to talk here?
I knew you were coming tonight.
There are people on guard outside.
14th Prince came.
Did he say why he came?
I've arranged a meeting spot.
It's in the forest to the west.
You should return first. I will go see him.
Please be careful.
It'll be fine. Don't worry and go back.
You're worried for me.
That makes me very happy.
It's your turn to keep watch tonight.
Don't be lazy.
Yes, yes.
Come. You guys go over there.
Yes.
You guys take charge of that area.
Yes.
You follow 8th Prince and see what's going on.
I'll return to report this.
Yes.
8th Brother.
It's me, 14th Brother.
14th Brother.
You know that defying the Imperial Edict and coming here is very dangerous?
If Imperial Father or Crown Prince finds out,
they won't let off easily.
I don't care about any of that.
8th Brother.
There's something I need to tell you.
What happened at court?
Recently, 4th brother
continued using Imperial Father's orders
to transfer all the ministers who had contacts with us.
They're either deployed to a far away place
or ordered to do minor things.
He's been deliberately reducing our powers and influence.
Therefore, I risked my life to come here
so we could talk about a countermeasure.
Otherwise, your powers will be completely lost when you return to the Capital.
Calm down.
Tell me the details of the events.
That day, 4th brother called all of us to a meeting.
He told us that Imperial Father wanted to move some minister posts.
The list was created by 4th brother and sent to Imperial Father afterwards.
Master.
Reporting to Master.
We discovered that 8th Bei'le was indeed secretly meeting a Mongol.
Upon further investigation,
this person appears to be 14th Prince.
14th Prince?
-Are you sure it's 14th Prince? -Yes.
Excellent.
Imperial Father has decreed
that 8th Prince was not to have any communication with the Court.
But now, 14th Prince actually came here against the Imperial Decree.
And 8th Prince is secretly meeting with him.
This is too good.
It seems the opportunity for revenge has come.
Master.
Should we report this to the Emperor?
There's no need.
I have my own plan.
Tell me.
Is it perfectly justifiable if I shoot any thieves who infiltrate the camp?
I must make use of this opportunity and get rid 8th and 14th Brother.
Send out my order.
Everyone is to get prepared.
I want to go hunting for some thieves.
Yes.
Nothing will happen.
8th Prince is intelligent.
He will be fine.
Greetings, Princess.
This is Miss Ruoxi's tent.
Good. You're dismissed.
Ruoxi. I'm here to see you.
Greetings, Princess.
Get up.
How are your hands?
Thank you for you care.
I was just a bit scared before.
It's already fine.
Ruoxi.
I have something I've been suppressing in my heart.
I want to talk to you.
Give me some advice?
What is it that's bothering Princess?
It's a long story.
Will you come for a walk with me?
Let's go.
That works.
Let's go.
I suddenly visited you in the night. You wouldn't blame me for being abrupt, right?
Princess is direct and honest.
Why are you suddenly so formal with me?
Because I only knew now that you're the Emperor's favorite.
What favorite?
I just try my best to serve His Majesty.
Why didn't the 13th Prince come along this time?
It's not up to him whether he can come or not.
It's up to the Emperor to decide.
But... 13th Prince has been well these days.
I guess so.
13th Prince's wife...
Is she beautiful?
In my eyes, she isn't as beautiful as Princess.
Really?
You don't think I'm crude and have no etiquette?
I know just by looking at you.
When you talk, you're neither fast nor slow and without needless inflexions.
Your every actions is refined and delicate.
I don't know whether I'm refined and delicate or not,
but I can tell Princess that you're indeed a beauty.
Actually, does Princess like the 13th Prince?
Is it that obvious?
It is quite obvious.
That's right, I do like him.
I have never heard such a beautiful voice.
He stood there, watching me sing.
My heart has never beaten so fast before,
and I've never seen a man smile that way before.
It seemed like he was smiling, but then again it seemed like he wasn't.
He seemed totally carefree,
but also like a ring of fire!
You can feel his warmth.
I've never seen a man like that!
13th Prince is indeed worthy of people liking him.
But my father won't let me marry him.
Why?
I'll tell you but don't tell anyone else.
My father says that the women of the Imperial household are rarely happy.
He said that I'm a flower of the grasslands.
I am only able to grow and bloom on the grassland.
Originally, I didn't want to believe my father's words.
But when I see you looking like this...
Is it really true?
Sometimes we can't help ourselves.
Then, is liking someone also out of our control?
That way.
8th Brother.
You must think of a way to return to the Capital as soon as possible.
Otherwise, it would be too late if 4th brother has taken control of everything.
But that's exactly Imperial Father's intentions. I definitely cannot go back.
We must think of another plan.
Careful!
Release!
Yes!
Get out of the way!
They're over there! Catch them!
Yes.
Is it the Imperial Father's men?
They're shooting us from the dark. It's probably the Crown Prince.
Let's go.
Where are they?
They were just here.
Go over there and search.
Ruoxi.
Do you have someone you like?
What happened?
Were they discovered?
Yes.
Quickly.
We must catch these thieves.
Yes.
-Wait, what happened? -Princess.
Get up and speak.
The Crown Prince said there are thieves.
He's brought people to search everywhere.
Thieves? What do they look like?
I don't know what they look like.
The Crown Prince said a thief was already shot by him.
They must be close.
Fine, you may leave now.
Yes.
Take this.
Princess, where can people hide around here?
Hide? Why?
Princess, please tell me first.
Fine. Come with me.
General.
The two suspicious people we were chasing after
surely ran in this direction.
Crown Prince. You've already searched here once.
I'm sure they are not here.
If we don't keep searching now, they could escape.
Fine. Since Crown Prince put it that way,
we'll search one more time.
Good.
You two stay here.
The rest of you come and search inside with me.
Yes.
There's no one here. Let's look there. Let's go.
Follow! Quickly!
-Let's look over there. -Yes, yes.
Ruoxi.
14th Prince.
14th Prince, are you injured?
I'm fine.
What about 8th Prince?
We separated.
8th Brother took an arrow for me.
Ruoxi, don't worry.
He's only injured on the arm.
It's not life threatening.
Ruoxi.
It's Princess Minmin.
14th Prince, have you ever met Minmin?
Ruoxi.
Don't worry.
She will definitely help.
Princess Minmin. Princess Minmin.
Princess.
Why are you...?
Who is he?
I bet Princess to save me.
What's wrong? Quickly tell me.
If I can do it, I will definitely help.
I told you not to come here but you just had to.
Now look at this mess.
You've been mistaken as a thief by the Crown Prince.
How can we explain this?
If we explain this, then everyone will know our secret.
You should know.
Palace maids can't meet secretly with people.
We're both dead.
But if we don't explain, you will still die.
Then I...
Then how will I live alone?
He's your loved one?
Normally we can't see each other at the palace.
We thought that here in the of the Great Wall, we might have a chance.
We didn't think he'd be mistaken as a thief by the Crown Prince.
He came risking his life to see you.
You can't blame him.
Don't worry.
Leave this to me.
I will definitely make sure he's safe.
Princess Minmin.
If there's a chance in the future, Ruoxi will definitely repay you.
Don't worry about it.
Ruoxi, you don't need to worry.
Thank you, Princess Minmin.
Fine, come quickly with me.
Princess Minmin, I'm sorry.
You risked so much to come and see Ruoxi.
Aren't you afraid?
I'm not.
For Ruoxi's sake, how can I be afraid of anything?
Is it really that difficult to see each other in the palace?
Very difficult. Palace etiquette is strict.
It's not like your great grasslands where you're free.
Then you must have endured many difficulties for Ruoxi.
Difficulties, yes.
But it was all worth it for Ruoxi.
Princess, I should return now.
If I stay any longer, I'm afraid I'll draw attention.
Alright, you shouldn't stop worrying.
Tomorrow I will definitely return you a lover who's safe and sound.
Thank you, Princess.
No need to say thanks.
Look over there.
Hurry up. Nothing there.
Nothing there too.
Have you searched there?
-Look over there. -Yes.
14th Prince should be safe tonight.
I should go find 8th Prince.
Reporting to the Crown Prince, we haven't found anyone.
How can this be?
Continue and search.
Yes.
Many thanks, Princess.
No need, please sit.
Can I sit here?
Where does all these etiquettes come from?
Sit here.
Quickly, tell me.
How did you two meet?
Back then, we met at Bei'le estate.
I had to go to Bei'le's estate to take care of some court matters.
I met her there.
Back then, she hadn't entered the palace yet.
She had an impudent mouth.
All her thoughts and actions were rebellious and unorthodox.
I can't see that!
But this is possible!
Crown Prince, we haven't found anyone.
I also haven't found anyone.
Damn it!
How do you guys work?
How can you not find them?
Crown Prince.
Perhaps you've mistaken them for someone else?
If we continue searching like this,
I'm afraid we'll even wake up our Wangye (title for a type of Prince).
Who would take the responsibility then?
It wouldn't be Crown Prince, right?
General.
I was only thinking about our safety.
Alright.
Since we can't find anyone,
then we won't be a bother anymore.
Crown Prince, if you please.
Let's go.
Miss Ruoxi.
Bei'le is in the middle of washing and cleaning.
He's unable to attend to guests.
Miss Ruoxi, please.
Come in.
Come here.
Master, I need to reapply the medicine for you.
Master.
What kind of crappy medicine is this?
Why hasn't the blood stopped?
This is the best medicine.
9th Prince spent a great sum of gold to buy this from Yunan.
This time, we specially brought it here just in case.
Even the best medicine still needs time.
You've brought it here just in case...?
What kind of preparations have you made?
You've seen 14th Brother?
Master, the medicine has been reapplied.
I will leave now.
Does it hurt?
You don't need to worry about 14th Prince.
He's escaped.
Since you're fine, I'll leave now.
If you continue using force, my wound will reopen.
Everything feels like a dream.
Sit.
I've always thought, we...
How do you know I've seen 14th Prince?
Aren't you worried about him?
You saw my injury but weren't surprised.
It's clear you already knew about it.
It can only be 14th Brother who told you.
As for being worried, it's not just the Crown Prince's men who are here.
His people can search but our people can't hide?
No one has come to report anything.
That means everything has died down.
Also, since you've seen 14th Brother and you still look fine,
that implies he's already been hidden safely.
Nothing escapes 8th Prince.
You're also very thoughtful, everything has been considered.
Not completely.
That's right, how were you discovered by the Crown Prince?
When I left, I was very careful.
It could be that Crown Prince was afraid that I'd communicate with the Capital.
So he sent more people to watch me from every corner.
What's happened in the Capital?
Why does he need to do this?
Imperial Father has forbidden me to communicate with the Capital.
The Crown Prince making these preparations
was either to 1) catch me while I've committed a severe crime of going against the Imperial Edict
or 2) Imperial Father is about to make a big move,
which according to 14th brother, would put us in a great disadvantage.
Although the Crown Prince doesn't want me to respond now,
but when I return to the capital in September,
everything would be set and unchangeable.
If the Emperor has already made his decision,
what can you guys do?
These things are long and complicated to explain.
In short, even if you're the Emperor,
you can't do what you want.
If you really want to know,
I am willing to slowly explain things to you.
Where is 14th Brother hidden?
Guess.
Since you want me to guess, then it must be someone I wouldn't easily think of.
Princess Minmin?
Yes.
It's really her?
How did you convince her?
This isn't a small matter.
I'm not telling you.
How can the Crown Prince be so daring?
He actually used arrows to shoot at you guys.
Using an arrow to shoot a thief is perfectly normal.
He's using this opportunity to be rid of us.
Isn't that better for him?
This is only the beginning.
When 4th Prince ascends the throne,
that's when the real suffering begins.
I don't like how you looked just now.
It makes me feel like you're so far away.
What are you hiding in your heart?
You're scared?
Don't worry, you'll always have me.
I won't let any harm come to you.
Inform the guards not to search anymore.
Yes.
Go back to your own duty.
Yes.
You don't need me to send you off anymore, right?
It's fine.
Thanks.
See you.
Go.
Did you guys really see clearly that 14th Prince came to the Mongol camp after he was injured?
Master, I can't say for sure that it was 14th Prince.
But they definitely escaped here.
Since you saw it, then he must be here.
Master.
They've already searched once for us.
If we search again, isn't that too offensive?
This is an opportunity hard to come by.
We can't let it go.
Master, we can't do this.
If they discover this, they'd definitely report it to the Emperor.
I'm there.
What are you afraid of?
Yes.
We've searched just about everywhere.
Minmin's tent is the only one we didn't look.
But Princess has ordered that no one is to enter.
If she doesn't have something to hide,
then why won't she let us in?
14th Prince is probably hiding in her tent right now.
You get over there.
Keep looking tonight.
Yes.
Don't worry anymore.
I have promised Ruoxi to protect you.
Nothing is going to happen.
Princess. If Crown Prince can't find what he was looking for, he would never give up.
This territory belongs to us, the Mongols.
He dares to do what he wants?
Just go and rest early.
I will protect you.
Go over there and look.
Someone is coming
You have to hide behind there and do not come out.
I'll kill you! I'll kill you!
Stop it! This is Princess's marquee.
How dare you barge in?
Get away! the Crown Prince is inside.
Absurd. The Crown Prince has just left.
How could he be inside of the marquee?
If you insist of coming in,
I won't hold back on you.
You!
Can't you hear the fighting in there?
Princess has ordered that no matter what happens,
no one is to enter.
Don't hit anymore! Don't hit anymore!
Get out!
Crown Prince!
You're the Crown Prince?
How dare you!
You dare to hit the Crown Prince?
It was completely dark inside.
I thought it was the thief Crown Prince was talking about.
Who would have known it would be the Crown Prince searching for the culprit?
You've even expanded the search to my tent?
I was only worried about Princess's safety.
Then, thank you.
If there's nothing else, I'll go back now.
Stand aside.
Come back.
Let's go.
Princess's plan was brilliant.
The Crown prince had nothing to say after he was beaten by you.
Since he barged in here, I'm not a person to be messed with either.
Not only do you have great plans,
your skills also make me look at you with new eyes.
Of course! I'm a girl of the grasslands. It's not easy to take advantage of me.
I've promised Ruoxi to keep you safe.
I will definitely do it.
Many thanks, Princess.
Then continue and tell me about you and Ruoxi.
Alright.
Unpredictable.
What are you thinking about all day?
Promise me. Don't think about nonsense from now on.
Master, our people have reported
the Crown Prince has gone to the Mongol lands and swept thorough three times.
The fourth time, he caused a ruckus inside a tent.
There was no result.
Now he has prepared to look over here.
He's really giving it all.
He's not afraid of angering Royal Father.
But he came at a good time.
I need him as a witness.
8th Prince is going to see the Crown Prince?
How can you hide your injury?
Even if you can hide it tonight,
what about tomorrow or the day after that?
As soon as you ride on a horse, you'll start bleeding.
If the Crown Prince knows about this,
he'll definitely tell the Emperor and make a great deal about it.
Ruoxi. Believe in me and don't worry.
Lu Fu, bring a cup of hot tea.
Remember, it has to be boiling hot.
Yes.
Master, the tea is ready.
Good.
Not hot enough.
I want it boiling hot.