Baozhu, sorry to make you suffer tonight.
Listen.
At Your Highness's service.
When Crown Prince comes in,
spill the tea on my right shoulder like it was an accident.
I must be scalded.
As for how to do it in a credible way,
you'll have to figure that out for yourself.
Do you understand?
Your servant understands.
You're excused.
You'd better go back.
Greetings, Crown Prince.
Rise.
I never thought that Miss Ruoxi would be here.
Oh, I remember.
Your sister is 8th brother's wife.
It is understandable that you have a close relationship.
Before I came to the Palace,
I lived at 8th Prince's residence for about a half a year.
I knew that 8th Prince has good medicine,
so I just came here to get some.
What happened to your hands?
Nothing. When I rode this afternoon,
I was accidentally injured by the rope.
I have also some good medicine.
I'll order someone to give them to you.
Thank you, Crown Prince.
Miss, how long have you been here?
Since I was just talking to the 8th Prince for a while,
I've been here for quite some time.
I didn't know Crown Prince would be here.
Please excuse me for welcoming you so late.
Rise.
I am just bored tonight so I just decided to drop by.
Don't be so formal.
Crown Prince, please come inside.
Your servant deserves death. Your servant deserves death!
You bastard! Is this how you do your job?
You can't even hold a cup of tea.
-Someone! -Yes!
-Take him outside and give him some lashings. -Go!
Go!
-Master, forgive me! -Go!
Someone, call for the Imperial Physician!
Tell them that Bei'le has been scalded by tea!
Spare me!
Is it serious, 8th brother?
Thanks for your concern.
Miss Ruoxi has just taken some medicine.
And now 8th brother needs some for scalding.
This is too coincidental.
That girl has been reckless since she was a child.
She's even led my servants astray.
I scared you.
8th brother.
You still love reading that much?
I was just bored tonight.
I didn't think I would have read over half way.
Oh, yes.
I have just heard some noises outside.
The servants said there has been a Mongol thief around.
Have you found the thief?
It makes me mad just to talk about it.
So many guards couldn't even catch one thief.
Forget it.
8th brother is injured, go to bed early.
I should go too.
Dispense with the ceremony.
Master, from the Crown Prince's expression,
he seems to be suspicious of you.
Will he report this matter to the Emperor?
He shot the arrow in the dark.
Naturally, he wouldn't know who the arrow hit.
Don't worry.
If he couldn't catch the thief,
he wouldn't know for sure whether the Mongol thief was 14th brother or not.
If he alarms the Emperor, nothing good will come out of it for him.
Be careful!
No!
Jie'jie, what is wrong?
I had a dream.
Why don't I accompany you here?
There is no need.
Nothing happened, you should sleep.
I will go back then.
Call me if you need anything.
You have me in your heart.
You really do.
I thought I could distance myself
because I had the knowledge of the future, that I wouldn't be so silly.
However, I just can't control myself.
The past few years,
every little moment of it is like the bracelet on my arm.
Unknowingly, it has long become inseparable to me.
It has become a part of my life.
Maertai Ruoxi, its up to you whether history can be changed or not.
Imperial Father, that damned servant couldn't even walk steadily.
With one clumsy movement,
the entire cup of boiling hot tea split on 8th brother's arm.
From my perspective, the punishment of twenty strokes on the paddle
is way too light for anyone that dared to scald a prince.
What did the Imperial Physician say?
It's just a normal burn.
It's not as bad as what Crown Prince said.
I've made Imperial Father worry.
So in the next few days, you don't need to follow the expedition.
Take care of the wound properly.
Go.
Thank you, Imperial Father. I will take my leave.
Have you caught that thief from last night?
Did anyone lose anything?
No.
However, because we discovered him fast, we didn't lose anything.
Then did you know the Mongols are very unhappy?
The horse thief you described was dressed like a Mongol.
However, you didn't find anything.
In my haste, I didn't give sufficient consideration to everything.
I will accept Imperial Father's punishment.
In the future when you deal with matters like this,
you must always think carefully before you act.
Yes.
Aren't you going to drink?
It's still worth it.
At least he is happy now.
I will bring you a book.
I don't want to look at anything.
I just want you to be with me.
I am on duty today.
I have to prepare tea and snacks soon.
Otherwise, what would the Emperor drink when he comes back?
Moreover, I want to go check on 14th Prince.
I will stay for a bit.
I've wished that you'd always be this willing and delighted to accompany me.
I have thought about this for a such a long time already.
I really should go.
If I don't let you go now,
you won't come again next time. Go on.
Go.
Don't meet up with 14th brother right now.
He's very safe staying with Minmin.
Wait a few days.
When the Crown Prince is not on the alert anymore, that's when you should visit him.
If you guys are done discussing,
why not have him leave a little early?
That would be the safest plan for everyone.
Even though we've already discussed most of the things,
but the Crown Prince must be thinking.
Since the camp grounds have already been searched and the thief still couldn't be found.
He'd assume that if he really was 14th brother,
he would definitely return to the Capital.
Crown Prince must have arranged guards to catch him.
Why don't we wait for a few more days?
Let him leave when the Crown Prince is no longer suspicious.
This way, it would actually be much safer.
I will wait for you tonight.
Miss Ruoxi, walk well.
Let me love him whole heartedly,
so that he will fall head over heels in love with me.
Tell me more.
You two were childhood sweethearts who knew each other forever.
Surely those can't be the only memories you have?
Princess.
I told you everything I should and shouldn't have said.
I don't believe it.
If you don't tell me, I will ask Ruoxi when she comes.
Alright.
Ruoxi is going to be here soon.
You should tidy your appearance.
Get me some hot water.
Yes.
You don't need to do that.
You don't need to be so courteous towards me.
When Ruoxi comes and sees your disheveled appearance,
she will scold me for not taking better care of you.
Princess, water is here.
Give it to him.
Yes.
Thank you. I'll help myself.
Why do you wash your face this way?
Princess, you may not have realized.
Recently, I've been having allergic reactions.
So I can only wash lightly.
Are you alright?
-Let me take a look. -I'm fine.
-Let me take a look.
Don't run.
Let me take a look.
I can't see.
It's nothing.
What are you doing?
I can't see. Take the towel off!
What are you trying to do?
Princess.
Miss Ruoxi says that she isn't free to come over tonight.
She'll come over and greet you another day.
You can go.
Yes.
What's she so busy with the entire day?
Perhaps, she is feeling exhausted after serving the Emperor.
Then tell me more about you and Ruoxi.
Alright.
Hurry up!
8th Prince.
I'm so delighted to see you!
Moving your arm must be inconvenient.
Why are you still playing with this?
I am just moving my fingers. It doesn't require much effort.
Anyway, the burn isn't that serious.
How is Baozhu?
He should be able to withstand the beatings.
I will read for you.
Okay.
Ruoxi.
Tell me.
When did you change your mind and started to accept me?
8th Prince, that is not important.
The important thing is I have already made a decision.
Which book do you want to listen to?
Anything is fine.
Give more effort.
Your Highness. Princess Minmin is really direct.
Your majesty has embarrassed us.
Since Minmin was a little girl, I've been spoiling her.
As to the concept of "Rules",
she only knew how to spell and pronounce that.
Thats how the girls from the grasslands should be.
My son, however, knew nothing about the protocols.
He even chased the thief into the Mongol's camp.
He's too rash.
That day, I was worried about Imperial Father and Your Highness's safety.
I feared that thieves had broken into our camps.
I was so driven by concern and conducted the wrong thing.
I hope Your Highness will not blame me. The water is under the bridge.
Crown Prince is exaggerating.
For the safety of the Emperor, you should be more aware.
Do not let go of any clues relevant to those thieves.
Crown Prince should make the apology.
Crown Prince, you should learn from this incident.
I will keep that in mind.
I want to clime high onto the mountain, or see you off by a river.
I will hold Seven-String bronze instrument.
And see you traveling far away.
Ruoxi, Ruoxi.
See? I'm really nice to you.
He said you once sang for him.
That is when he fell for you.
Now I made him sing for you.
It can be considered that I've earned you back something.
Princess, you told me to sing so I did.
Since Ruoxi is here already,
can you leave the two of us alone for a while so we could catch up on lost times?
You can't wait another minute?
Okay. I am leaving. Take your time.
This time I have to thank you.
How long have we known each other?
We have so many years of friendship.
If you thank me again, it'll be distancing us.
Even if I were not there, your crew will make sure you are safe.
I just happen to pass by.
I heard 8th brother got burned by hot water. Is that true?
It is true. He will meet with you soon.
Why don't you ask him yourself
Where are we meeting?
In the forest where the Mongols are staying.
Ok. I got it.
Then you be careful, be quick.
Why is he going out?
He will be returning to the Capital in a few days.
He wants to say goodbye to some friends
and thank them for taking care of me.
Teach me how to sing Chinese opera.
Okay.
Does 13th Prince like operas?
Yes he does.
13th Prince has a great sense of taste in music.
He is especially good at flutes and stringed instruments.
He is famous for that among the Capital's elites.
I would love to hear that.
Ruoxi, come on. Tell me.
What pieces does 13th Prince love to play?
Who will he play them for?
I have never heard him play.
If there is an expedition next year and both of you are here,
I will definitely ask him to perform a tune for you.
Really?
Do you get along very well with 13th Prince?
I have known him for a long time.
We are just like siblings.
I envy that you are so close with 13th Prince.
I promise you.
I'll definitely make sure you will hear 13th Prince's song, which he will perform personally for you.
I really hope to be like his wives.
Who can hear him play them all the time.
Don't tell me you are really willing to share a husband with another woman?
Why you say that?
Since ancient times, capable men deserved to have many wives.
Can there really be only be a husband and one wife spending their life together?
It should have always been this way.
Otherwise, it is not good for everyone.
Are you not encouraging towards me being with 13th?
I didn't mean it that way.
I just feel that if a girl can love a man wholeheartedly,
she would also hope that this man can treat her in the same manner.
I don't have that many thoughts like you.
I just feel that if two people in love can be together,
anything else is not a concern.
8th brother.
I heard you got burned by hot water.
Sometimes we have to suffer a bit to get the Crown Prince off our backs.
Just like you risked your life to come here.
This small burn is nothing compared to what you did.
14th brother, thanks a lot.
Why does 8th brother need to be so courteous?
After all, we are brothers.
It was all thanks to you that we didn't have trouble.
These days, Crown Prince seems to have given up on catching the thief.
You must quickly return to the Capital.
So you can avoid being discovered by people in the Capital.
I can finally go back.
These days, I've been accompany Princess Minmin.
I have spend a lot of energy.
Yes, 8th brother.
This time, about 4th brother's arrangements of the officials transfers,
have you found a way to resolve it?
I know what he's thinking.
I will take everything into consideration.
You don't have to worry.
I will not stay here for long.
You should also hurry back to the Capital,
in case Princess Minmin suspects you.
8th brother. This time, Ruoxi and I played a fake couple.
But Princess Minmin had said...
Ruoxi definitely looked like a woman in love.
You can start calling sister-in-law.
Then I congratulates 8th brother.
Alright, go home quickly.
Greetings, sister-in-law.
What did you just say?
From this moment on, I should be greeting you.
8th brother's dreams have come true.
When are you leaving?
Tomorrow night.
I can finally get rid of this beard
and regain my handsome looks.
If you want to become handsome again, wait until you are back in the Capital.
I must tell you this.
Stop fabricating stories to amuse Princess Minmin.
There will be a day when I can't tell those lies anymore.
She's now wants to learn opera singing from me.
You are the death-seeking 13th sister.
Do you still fear this one?
Sister-in-law, please spare me.
Once we're on the path of history, can we seek luck and avoid calamity?
But in the end, I still get involved, step by step.
What are we waiting for?
Princess, you will find out very soon.
Don't worry, Princess.
8th Prince knows about us.
Bei'le.
You must be very important.
You have me and Bei'le sending you off.
You flatter me.
If you are really sincere,
go back and think of a good idea to ask for Ruoxi's hand in marriage.
Seeing how troubled she looks,
even I'm really worried for her.
I shouldn't waste anymore time.
I should go.
I will remember what you did for me.
See you, Bei'le.
Princess.
If I did something wrong one day,
would you forgive me?
Would you still treat me like now?
I don't know.
I have to see what you did first.
What kind of things will you do to let me down?
Nothing. I just asked randomly.
Because Princess is of a high status.
I'm scared that one day I may unknowingly offend you.
So I'm asking for your pardon first.
How can you say that?
To think that I treated you as a true friend.
Don't worry. When girls from the grassland make friends,
we don't change easily.
Thank you, Princess.
Then I'll be leaving.
Bye.
Come sit in my tent.
Please stand guard outside.
No one is allowed to enter without my permission.
Yes
When we go back to the Capital, I will submit my marriage proposal to Imperial Father.
Is your arm much better now?
The burn was not that serious anyway.
It was because a prince got injured, the Imperial Physician
was anxious and exaggerated the extent of injury.
The arrow wound is being treated by the medicine given by 9th brother and is quickly healing.
I can go back to riding horses after half a month.
I will definitely teach you how to ride a horse before we go back to the Capital.
I will read some books for you.
Before entering the palace, you couldn't even read poetry of the Song Dynasty.
But now, you've even finished reading the Compendium of medical herbs.
There are not many ladies who love reading like you.
Fortunately, there are many books in my estate for you to read.
Because when I have nothing much to do and feel bored in the palace,
I could only go and read random books.
In the future, I won't ever let you feel bored.
I heard from 14th brother
that you once recited a poem for 10th brother. I don't know
if I will ever have the good fortune to hear you do the same for me.
Waiting for summer, waiting for autumn.
Waiting for the next season.
I have to wait for the moon to become full again.
Before you will be back at my side again.
To meet or not to meet.
Even if we can't meet, the longing will still be there.
I suddenly want to see your face.
That familiar feeling.
Even if we can't hold hands.
We can still stroll through the wind and frost.
Even if we can't meet.
we will still yearn for each other day and night.
I just want to let you know.
I'm really good.
My love for you will last a lifetime.
Even when I'm elderly, I will still wait for you.
8th Prince.
I understand your thoughts and feelings
and will remember it in my heart.
Your smile and your goodness is my warmth and reliance.
9th brother, would would have thought that the flowers would be blooming so beautifully.
-Thats right. -9th brother, 10th brother.
You're back. Did you meet with 8th brother?
I met him.
I told him everything already. You can be rest assured.
14th brother.
Did you see Ruoxi?
I met her. Of course I met her.
How is she doing?
Good, she couldn't be better.
Its good to hear.
I was scared that she may think of some crazy ideas and get into trouble again.
Really!
How does whether she gets into trouble or not concern you?
Us men are talking. Why are you meddling with our affairs?
Only you can talk and I can't listen?
This... This!
If you didn't do something to feel guilty about,
then what are you so afraid of?
What are you so afraid of?
I'm not afraid! Who said I'm afraid?
Who said I'm afraid?
You're not afraid?
You're not afraid? You're not afraid?
9th brother! 9th brother!
Look, you've made him so angry that he left.
If you are still yearning for her, why don't you ask His Majesty,
so you can go to the plains right now?
You still have time, don't you?
I...
Who says I'm yearning for her?
You're deliberately making trouble!
You're not yearning for her?
The whole world knows about it!
14th brother.
I haven't seen you vising mother lately. Did you go out of town?
Yes. I thought the Capital was boring,
so I went out of town for a little fun.
Imperial Father is coming back soon.
Control yourself.
Crown Prince and 8th brother have accompanied him for several months.
I wonder how they are.
Yes.
Yes, since Imperial Father won't let us communicate,
no one knows what's going on with Crown Prince and 8th brother.
Go visit mother when you are free.
14th brother should have met with 8th brother already.
It must've been about the movement of officials.
This movement is disadvantageous towards 8th brother.
If he knows, he would definitely interfere.
Because of the Crown Prince incident, Imperial Father
has scolded 8th brother about allying with officials.
This time, even if he knows,
he probably won't do much.
On this document, most them are Crown Prince's people.
We just added our own Nian Gengyao.
Given 8th brother's personality, he should somewhat benefit us.
He would use all his power to subdue Crown Prince.
Greetings, Imperial Father.
Get up.
Thank you, Imperial Father.
Is your wound healing well?
Thank you for caring, Imperial Father.
After a few days, even riding a horse wouldn't be a problem.
Rest for a few more days.
Don't rush it.
I will remember.
When the Imperial physician gave me the prescription, he sighed.
If there was water from the Medicinal Spring,
it would be a great remedy for the burn.
Medicinal Spring?
Are you talking about the one in Xining?
I've heard that this spring have been buried for years.
It was later discovered by Yingtai's soldiers and unburied.
I've heard that Yingtai coincidentally heard the rumors
and was determined to unbury this spring to help the people.
He really meant well.
No wonder he's got such a great reputation in Court.
I have also heard Yingtai and you have a good relationship.
He often praises 8th Bei'le as kind and intelligent.
I am only a Bei'le.
I dare not accept the words, "kind and intelligent".
Yingtai's clean reputation wasn't said by me.
I've just heard him being praised this way.
I've only heard of it by chance.
But, talking about being honest and incorruptible, Ga Li is also considered that.
Ga Li is a clean official.
He's been in Fujian for less than two years,
but he has a great reputation amongst the commoners.
Ga Li is indeed a talent.
Imperial Father.
Before I came out on this expedition,
I've also observed Nian Gengyao.
Although born from a low status, but he is intelligent.
He's also an open-minded character.
If there is a chance, I want to recommend him to work for Imperial Father.
Also, Jiang Qi is not bad.
Jiang Qi? He could definitely be useful.
If there is a chance, let's go and find more.
We need talents like them to work for our Court.
Da Li is one of Crown Prince's allies.
Nian Gengyao is one of 4th Prince's.
He's so careful to have included everyone else's allies.
It would be hard for the Emperor to be suspicious.
4th brother.
My respects to the 4th Prince.
Excused.
Imperial Father has ordered
he will change this document of these official movements.
How did this happen?
The names of these officials have already been written.
His Majesty is far away.
Why would he change the plan now?
I'm sure it's the result of 8th brother's doings.
Also, it was due to 14th brother's audacity that he ran to the expedition
and gave 8th brother the news.
4th brother, will this movement affect us a lot?
No matter how the document is changed,
Gengyao's name has always been on top of the document.
This time, he will become the inspector-general of Sichuan.
Looks like Imperial Father really likes you.
General Nian.
Your position in Court is stable now.
It was all because of Master's advice that I went from a novice in Hanglin to today's position.
Greetings, 4th Prince and 13th Prince.
Greetings to you, my sister.
Please rise, brother
Thank you, sister.
If brother was coming, why didn't you tell a servant to inform me?
I would've prepared the food you liked to eat.
I'll send orders to the kitchen...
There's no need. Today I'm here to discuss business with His Highness.
I have to leave immediately.
You have to leave so quickly?
General Nian.
There's no rush to complete business in this hour.
Since you're rarely here, don't be in a rush to leave.
I happen to need something from the study.
You two siblings should have a good conversation and catch up.
Thank you, Your Highness.
13th brother.
Brother, this way.
Please.
When you return this time,
you must perform to the best of your ability.
Accomplish something soon.
Don't disappoint Imperial Father and the hopes he had for you.
I will definitely not be a disappointment.
Your Highness.
I have always been straight forward
and could never hold my words in.
Please forgive my presumptuousness.
General Nian, you and I are of one mind.
If you have something to say, then say it.
Thank you, Your Highness.
My sister has been blessed by your deep affection and titled as Ce'fujin.
I am grateful beyond words.
But I've just seen my sister's utterly depressed and gloomy countenance.
As her brother, I cannot help but be in pain.
I've been spoiling my sister ever since she was young.
Ever since she entered Your Highness's estate,
she's focused entirely on you.
-She was just... -Nian Gengyao!
I understand that you love your sister.
But I will take care of whatever that happens within the 4th Prince's household.
Please forgive me, I wouldn't dare being bold.
After I have secured the army,
I will definitely repay Your Highness for all my glory today.
Are you really willing to die for me?
I will without regrets.
Good. I promise you.
As long as I am alive, there will be you, General Nian, in the Court.
I, Nian Gengyao, thank Your Highness.
I will take my leave.
Reporting to Master.
The top quality bird's nest you ordered has arrived.
Order the servants to begin preparations.
I will be going to Concubine Nian's wing to dine and sleep tonight.
Yes, Master.
Then which fujin's home should I deliver this bird's nest?
Should it be sent to Ce'fujin?
Send it to the north of the Great Wall.
Do you think there really was a Kuafu who chased the sun?
That's a myth, a fable.
Then do you think there really was such a person?
Tell me.
I think... There wasn't.
I think there was!
Then there was.
Then I think there wasn't!
It doesn't seem real, but it is.
Because many people are like Kuafu.
It's just that they don't know about it,
and they continuously keep chasing after the sun.
Look! The Cowherd and the Weaving Maiden stars!
They're not.
They're over there!
I say it's not. Those are the stars.
Even if you keep saying it, it won't become reality.
If I say they are, then they are.
You aren't allowed to talk nonsense.
If you keep going, I'll get angry.
But I will say...
Alright, alright! You know your astronomy.
We...
Should go back.
Alright.
Carry me.
Miss Ruoxi.
Come in.
Greetings, Miss Ruoxi.
Rise.
This was sent from the capital specially from the 4th prince as a gift for you.
Golden thread bird's nest.
The climate on the plains is hot and dry.
Eating the cool bird's nest to increase the yin is a great idea.
Bring it back to the Capital.
Didn't Miss say this would be a great idea?
Why are you sending it back?
It doesn't matter, I can't accept it.
Just send it back for me.
But... How will I explain this to 4th Prince?
Ruoxi!
Do you have time?
Princess Minmin.
This bird's nest is for you.
Bird's nest? What is it?
It's a precious delicacy in the Central Plains.
It's the spit from birds.
Spit?!
I don't want something that disgusting!
Quickly, take it away!
It's better you bring it back.
Forget about whatever precious spit.
Quickly, come with me!
Ruoxi, I want you to teach me how to sing opera!
You've promised me.
We're good friends so we have to keep our promises.
Then alright.
I'll teach you how to sing a good opera.
What is it about?
It's about a girl who disguises herself as a boy in order to study.
Who would've known that she'd fall in love with her roommate?
In the 3 years they studied together,
the boy didn't realize his roommate was a girl.
Later, when she had to return home,
the girl planned with the boy to go to her home and propose a marriage.
Then didn't that boy think it was strange?
That boy was a bookworm.
The girl said she had a twin sister at home
to offer him as his wife.
Then that is a beautiful fate.
It is great to be with the one you love.
It's never easy to get what you want.
When the boy proposed marriage,
because of her parent's command, that girl had to be engaged to another man.
How pitiful.
Then, if you were the girl, what would you do?
I will let go of everything and elope with that man.
Yes. The world is so big, there is surely a place for you.
Then, what if that man doesn't dare?
I would make a love web and trap him.
Love web?
Nothing.
Since you like this story, then let us work hard.
Okay.
Princess.
Tonight, I invited someone to watch our opera.
Who?
It's someone worth singing opera for.
It's not 13th Prince is it?
Your heart only has the 13th Prince?
Don't laugh at me anymore!
This is quite normal.
Ruoxi, you're quite convincing in this boy costume!
Likewise.
When you're is flattering me, are you not also flattering yourself?
Alright.
Princess, Eighth Bei'le has arrived.
He's the one you invited?
8th Prince, please sit.
The Goddess of Mercy sits in the hall.
The golden boy and girl stand besides her.
Both of them are like a couple.
Who shall lit the incense burner?
Deity of Marriage may controls the marriage of everyone,
but only those who are in love can be a couple.
Those clay figures are just for display.
They don't understand human emotions.
Brother Liang.
Both of them have feelings for each other,
but its a pity that they are just clay figures.
Let Goddess of Mercy be the matchmaker.
Come, let's have a wedding on their behalf.
Brother, you are talking nonsense.
How can two men get married to each other?
Excellent, excellent!
Well sung.
But I've never heard of these opera lyrics before.
I made it up myself.
I'm going to change.
This is...?
I really wonder where the 8th Prince got so many flowers.
Even though sending flowers is cliche to me,
but when someone wants to please you,
it can easily touch your heart.
Jie'jie.
Just now, Eunuch Zhang had people bring this over.
Is there any way we can use this?
There are lots of ways.
Making tea, putting it in baths, putting it in your hair...
At least it's better than using dried flowers.
That's true.
Who am I?
Fairy of the grassy plains.
I am the human eating monster!
So it was the jasmine fairy.
Ruoxi.
Do you know how happy I am?
Are you happier than the first time you saw Jie'jie?
It's different.
When I first saw Ruolan,
I was indeed surprised and overjoyed.
After Imperial Father granted us marriage, I felt I was very happy.
I very willingly and liked the Ruolan in my imagination.
I never even thought about whether my first impression was accurate or not.
I only thought about possessing the clear, bright sound of her laughter.
Yet when I lifted Ruolan's veil, I knew I was wrong.
Ruoxi, I've already committed a mistake.
How can I make the same mistake twice?
I remember.
Before Tenth Prince's wedding banquet, you asked me.
Why must one's fate be decided by another?
I knew then that you and Ruolan were different.
Ruoxi, do you know how much I've missed you throughout all these years?
I wished for you to marry me willingly and happily.
I don't want Ruolan's incident to happen again.
But your heart is always so difficult to understand.
I feel that you have me in your heart,
but I don't understand.
Why do you keep rejecting me?
I don't know what I should do to make you willing.
Don't look at me like that.
Why do you always look at me with that gaze?
Four years ago, when you were still a little girl,
you looked at me with a gaze full of suffering and sorrow.
What are you sad about?
I don't want to lose you.
I want you to always be well.
You won't lose me.
I will always be by your side.
Really?
Did you hear me?
That year you made me stand as punishment. You bullied me.
Ten years is not too late for a nobleman to seek revenge.
Come, help me move some firewood over.
Miss Ruoxi.
Greetings, Crown Prince.
No need for formalities.
Miss Ruoxi, you seem to be quite busy these days.
I heard that during this time, Miss Ruoxi
has been more intimate with 8th brother than before.
You even ride horses together often.
Your Highness, I don't know which muddled person's words you've heard.
8th Prince and I have always kept in contact.
And as for horse riding, the Emperor has given his gracious consent.
8th Prince saw that I had not learned well,
and in order not to fail His Majesty's blessing,
he decided to teach me how to ride.
So that's what happened.
Nothing important. You go on with your work.
Your servant takes her leave.
It's everything I love to eat.
Even the fish skin has been peeled off before it was brought on the table.
It must have been difficult for the chef.
8th Prince, you didn't need to do this.
Food then you don't like to eat, does not mean that I will like to eat them too.
I bumped into Crown Prince today.
He has some doubt about us.
I was wondering what could have happened.
Let him doubt. I don't plan on hiding it from him anyway.
We are going back to Capital very soon.
We should have our marriage when we get back.
He just views you as a taboo. You serve by the Emperor's side.
After all, if you were willing to say something,
you could help us a lot in trying to understand Imperial Father's thoughts.
You should eat first.
These are all Crown Prince's and 4th Prince's people.
Nian Gengyao?
Nian Gengyao.
Why do you care so much about matters relating to 4th brother?
Probably because of my relationship with 13th Prince.
You also know we get along well.
So I worry about 4th Prince's matters as well.
Is this the new list with the movements of the officials?
Yes.
But Nian Gengyao's position hasn't been decided.
I'm afraid we have to wait until we get back to the Capital.
Is this movement advantageous or disadvantageous to you?
Neither good or bad.
Luckily 14th brother came in time, otherwise it would be a different list.
The appointed position of Nian Gengyao...
Is that good or bad for you?
If you didn't ask me, I probably wouldn't be able to sleep well tonight.
Now that you've asked, I can be relieved.
He is but a servant.
Now he's making trouble, I think well of him.
After all, we need to give 4th Prince some kind of reward.
Firstly, it follows the Emperor's intentions.
Secondly, we also benefit from it.
He's helped us quite a bit inside the Capital.
4th Prince would help you guys?
What are you thinking about?
But I really want to know.
You have always been concerned with these things.
How did you know about Nian Gengyao?
He is born of low status and has a low position.
In the Capital, he isn't considered important right now.
But I've heard 13th Prince mention him a few times.
He's described as a very intelligent man.
He has a high efficiency in performing the work.
When you look at his background, he could become the governor of Sichuan within 10 years.
Although 4th brother helped him.
However, he also helped 4th brother gain some reputation.
Your father kept your brother beside him.
It's such a pity. Otherwise,
if he had a little of your thoughtfulness and determination,
Imperial Father will value him even more.
I won't have to stand here and envy 4th brother.
My heart isn't stone. You can't turn it.
My heart isn't cloth, You can't role it.
This life's contract with you makes a story.
Holding your hand, we would be together until we both are old.
I wouldn't disappointed you.
Ruoxi.
I can't believe we have to separate again.
Princess.
I believe we will meet again in the near future.
You are right.
But this time is such an unpredicted happiness,
even though he didn't come.
This is just a small imperfection.
Ruoxi, when you go back to the palace,
remember to ask about about 13th Prince on my behalf.
I know.
Princess, my lord asks you to return.
I know.
Ruoxi, 8th Prince. I will get going.
See you later, Princess.
We will meet again.
We are returning to Capital very soon.
Before we leave, is there anything you want to do or any place want to go?
I want to walk around the places where we've been before.
Alright.
What do you want to tell me?
If I wanted you to do something for me,
I'm not sure if you can promise me that.
Ruoxi, do you still need to ask something like this?
Whatever you ask, I will do everything in my power to accomplish it as you wish.
If... I asked you to give up the throne?
Can you do it?
I don't think this has anything to do with the two of us.
If you can promise, we will be together.
If you can't promise, we will separate.
You are tired. Go back and rest well.
I am serious.
I know what I am talking about.
Haven't we lived these days very happily?
We can be like this in the future too.
In spring, we can go to the countryside and pick flowers.
In summer, we can drift about in a boat on a lake.
In autumn, we can go riding on the grasslands.
In winter, we can appreciate the beauty of the snow.
We can read and write poetry.
We could both go to Jiangnan, the desolated northern area.
I also know how to make many dishes.
Many dishes that not many in the Imperial Court of Qing knows how to make.
I also know...
These past days... You've long had an agenda.
Right?
Every lyric you sang for me, every single word you said to me...
Was it all for today?
My feelings for you are true.
You know it.
You are inside here.
You know it! You know it!
Ruoxi.
Why?
I remember what you told me that year.
Why must one's destiny be decided by someone else?
Why can't one decide on his/her own destiny?
At that time, although I scolded you for saying that,
but in my heart, I thought the same way.
Because my mother's status was born from a low status,
I was treated poorly in the Palace when I was younger.
All these years,
every step I've taken and all my hard work
was all to take my own destiny into my own hands.
We are all sons of the Emperor. Why can Crown Prince do it? Why can't I?
If he is suitable for the post, then I have nothing to say.
Whether it's personality or intelligence, there's no way he can convince people!
Just because his mother was loved most by Imperial Father.
He was able to get anything he wanted after being born.
I won't accept it!