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[Scarlet Heart] [Episode 4]
[Destiny]
Ruo Xi.
I feel so sorry for the fallen leaves in autumn.
Even though they don't want to fall to the ground
they still can't escape their destiny.
You're only feeling sorry for the leaves because you're in a bad mood right now.
Once you feel better
you won't feel so sad about everything that you see anymore.
Ruo Xi.
You really like Tenth Brother, don't you?
I do.
I really like him.
He's really funny and honest and never arrogant.
He always cheers me up.
Most importantly, he treats me with sincerity.
However...
it's not the kind of feeling that you think it is.
He's just my best friend.
Then why are you so upset about Tenth Brother's marriage?
People are all saying that Tough Princess
has gone crazy because Tenth Prince is getting married.
I'm not upset
about the fact that he's getting married.
The reason I'm upset is because he was forced
to marry someone he doesn't love.
Don't ever say something so disrespectful again.
Did you hear me?
- Did you hear me? - Eighth Brother.
Did you hear me?
Are you crazy?
How dare you talk about the emperor like that?
You should listen to Eighth Brother.
You'll never understand
that in the world that I used to live in
today's efforts will decide tomorrow's success.
I will not accept the fact
that someone's order can decide my destiny.
Even though I'm in the Qing dynasty
I still won't accept that.
Young Miss.
What's wrong?
How come you're so cold?
- Give her a cup of hot tea. - Yes.
Get the chef to cook some ginger soup.
Yes.
Is it because I hit Ming Yu?
Is that why she has to marry Tenth Prince?
Or is it because
she wants to get back at me?
That's why she's marrying Tenth Prince. To make me angry.
She'd have to marry Tenth Prince whether you hit her or not.
We're all the emperor's chess pieces.
You might have thought it was a sudden decision.
But in fact Consort Hui simply picked the right time
and used it as a chance
to put on a show with the emperor.
Ruo Xi, remember this.
All the noble status in Forbidden City is granted by the emperor.
The emperor can promote someone when he's happy.
But he can also kill someone or even their family when he's upset.
So even his closest family...
must be careful with what they say.
It's the only way to survive. Got it?
Don't worry, Sis.
I know.
Young Miss, you're looking much better now.
That's right, you're no longer sighing at fallen leaves--
Hey, you two.
- How dare you make fun of me? - No, we're not.
We're really happy for you.
Ruo Xi.
Greetings, Fourteenth Prince.
Rise.
- Off you go. - Goodbye, Fourteenth Prince.
Is something wrong?
I want you to have a chat with Tenth Brother.
Ever since the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner
Tenth Brother has not attended any meetings.
He keeps saying he doesn't feel well
and Royal Father kept asking about him.
I'm worried that he might send the imperial doctor over to his palace.
- So what do you want me to do? - Go and see him.
Try to comfort him.
Ruo Xi, I won't go with you.
Go on.
But I don't know what I should say to him.
Just go and talk to him. Go on.
- But I... - Just go.
I said leave me alone.
Go away, just go away!
What if you hit someone with it?
So are you going to stay drunk like this?
Does it mean you won't have to marry Princess Ming Yu?
I feel really confused.
Confused about what?
Don't you know what I'm confused about?
Either it's because you have to marry her even though you don't love her
or because you have feelings for me
yet can't marry me.
Are you willing to be my concubine?
- Don't worry, I'll treat you very well-- - No, I won't.
I know.
Even if I ask you to become my wife, you'll probably still say no.
But... I still didn't want to give up.
But now... it's even more impossible.
In that case, just make up your mind and do what you have to do.
You shouldn't make your brothers worry about you
or make His Majesty angry.
I'm already willing to be Royal Father's puppet.
Can't I even let off steam?
Since you've already obeyed him on such a big issue
what's the point of showing people how upset you are about it?
Ruo Xi.
Have you ever liked me?
Yes.
Actually I'm still very happy about it.
In fact...
for the past few days
I've been wanting to ask you that.
But I was worried that your answer was something that I don't want to hear.
That's why I didn't ask you.
Ever since I was young
everyone thought I was very stupid.
I've never been studious or ambitious.
But they never knew that I'd already done my best.
No matter how hard I try
I still can't be like Fourth Brother, Eighth Brother, or Fourteenth Brother.
They can memorize something after having read it once.
But I still can't remember it after reading it three times.
It never takes them long to understand what Royal Father's trying to say.
But... I never seem to be able to figure it out.
Since I'm short-tempered
I always get into trouble.
I know everyone laughs at me.
Except for Eighth Brother.
He always sticks up for me and gives me pointers.
Ruo Xi.
Do you think I'm stupid?
Stupid?
Of course. Otherwise why would you get bullied by me?
But that's exactly why I like to hang around you.
Because you laugh when you're happy
and pout when you're upset.
If you like something, you like it.
If you don't like something, you don't like it.
Unlike those people who are so careful with their words.
They might be laughing at you, but they'd never show it.
So when I'm with you
I can also laugh when I'm happy
and pout when I'm upset.
You know what?
I'm really happy when I'm around you.
Very happy.
Me too.
Very happy.
I have to go.
- Is it snowing? - Yes.
It was very sunny yesterday, but it started to snow this morning.
This way please, Young Miss.
I can do it myself.
You really like standing, don't you?
He's such an outstanding prince
who's respected by everyone.
Why would his father get jealous of him
and leave him to die in jail just because of the throne?
Please enjoy, Young Miss.
Sis will get worried if I don't go back soon.
- Li Fu. - Yes, Master.
- Take her back. - Yes.
Do I like him or not?
Was he just joking
or was he serious?
- What is it that you want? - Ruo Xi.
Coming.
- Ruo Xi. - Sis, I'm coming.
What's with the panic?
- What's wrong? - Nothing.
Sis, have a seat.
His Majesty has given Tenth Prince a new palace.
His wedding will take place three days later.
I'll be going to his wedding with Eighth Prince.
- Do you want to go? - In order to avoid any trouble
it's probably best if I don't go.
It's up to you.
I'll explain on your behalf.
Stop looking so upset.
I'm very worried about you.
I'm going.
Young Miss.
Apart from visiting Princess Consort Ming Hui during traditional festivals
Madam rarely goes over there at all.
So Princess Consort is already very upset about it.
If you don't attend the Princess's wedding...
I'm afraid they might blame Madam for being rude.
What's the matter?
No matter how grand this manor is, it's just a royal cage after all.
You already promised that you won't cause any trouble today.
Don't worry, Sis.
Tough Princess is here to attend their wedding
and have fun today.
I'm not here to cause any trouble.
Let's go inside.
Sis.
You go in first. I want to get some fresh air.
I'll be right there.
Okay.
Maertai Ruo Xi.
Since it's Tenth Brother's big day today
don't you think you should try to smile?
Hello, Fourth Prince.
Rise.
People are saying that you've gone crazy because of Tenth Brother.
Based on my knowledge of you
it's unlikely for you to like someone as simple as Tenth Brother.
But seeing how upset you are now
I really wonder if the rumor was true.
Are you trying to find out the truth or do you just want to make fun of me?
Since I bumped into you, I thought I'd ask you.
Six words.
Since it's happened, just accept it.
Get it?
Even the strongest wood...
You'll never get it.
I don't think that's how it goes.
My literature skills aren't that good.
I'm not as good as you, okay?
Tenth Prince, I beg you.
Can you please go outside?
Please don't just sit here.
Please go outside.
Tenth Prince, I beg you.
Eighth Prince, Fourteenth Prince, what should I do?
Go and get ready.
Your master will be there very soon.
Yes.
What's wrong? Are you still trying to hide from it?
Eighth Brother.
I can do better than this.
It's every man's dream to marry the princesses from the Guoluoluo family.
- What do you mean? - Then what about your wife?
- Why do you treat her-- - Tenth Brother.
How can you talk to Eighth Brother like that?
Ming Hui was the wife that Royal Father chose for me.
She's also the daughter of Prince Consort Ming Shang.
That's why she's the only person who's suitable to be Eighth Prince's wife
and she'll stay my wife for the rest of her life.
That's my answer for you.
As princes
since we're lucky enough to enjoy the power that ordinary people don't have
there are also sacrifices that come with it.
Eighth Brother.
A real man shouldn't get held back by love.
You should marry a girl who can help you and make Royal Father happy.
True love is only very short-lived.
It doesn't last at all.
If you're afraid of the cold, why did you come out for fresh air?
Why aren't you drinking inside?
I asked you first.
Greetings, Thirteenth Prince.
The person whom you should be greeting is still waiting inside.
Rise.
You're just as heartbroken as I am today.
Why don't you be my partner?
What's the matter with Thirteenth Prince today?
Just as heartbroken as he is?
Does that mean he likes Princess Ming Yu?
Have a drink.
Have another sip.
Just wait for me here.
Oh god.
I won't mess with Ming Yu again.
Thirteenth Prince is so scary.
A lighter?
It's your father who's married off the girl you love.
I have nothing to do with it.
Stop torturing me.
I don't want to get killed by you for no reason.
You've got to be kidding me.
I really can't drink as much as you can.
Madam, Master.
Master, Madam.
I've already checked Thirteenth Prince's manor.
But he's not there.
Nobody knows where he's gone.
Get a few of our men to wait outside Thirteenth Prince's manor.
Don't raise any alarm.
- Let me know once there's any news. - Yes.
Thirteenth Brother might be a bit wild at times
but I'm sure he knows his boundaries.
Ruo Xi should be very safe with him.
Don't worry.
I'll stay here until Ruo Xi comes back.
Why don't you go back first?
Come on, Thirteenth Prince.
Let's propose a toast to the good old moon.
Look at the moon.
It's exactly the same as the moon 300 years from now.
You know what?
You used to be just a name in the books to me before.
I never thought I'd actually be drinking with you today.
I've also gotten drunk before.
I got drunk at a bar.
I also hid in a corner and drank when I went to school.
I drank tequila.
But I feel... absolutely okay today.
What did you say?
I said I'm okay.
What do you mean?
I mean I'm fine.
You haven't stopped talking since you got drunk.
I'm not from this era.
I'm from... from a different time.
I'm from 300 years later.
But what I find weird is how I ended up in the Qing dynasty.
Why did I become the Maertai family's second daughter?
Why do I have to enter the imperial harem selection?
Tell me.
As a modern person, how can I be a noble lady?
All right, let's go back.
Hey.
Master, Madam!
- Madam, wake up. - Master, Madam.
She's back. Young Miss is back.
She just got back.
- Go and see if she needs anything. - Yes.
Be careful.
Be gentle with her, slowly.
- Go and see if the ginger soup's ready. - Yes.
- Is she tucked in? - Yes.
Tell me, where did you and Thirteenth Prince go?
Why did you two drink so much?
Tell me.
It's so comfortable.
It's come true.
Sis.
Young Miss.
Wake up, Young Miss.
- I'm thirsty. - I'll get you some water.
Young Miss, have some water.
- What time is it now? - It's almost evening.
You've been sleeping all day.
I've got a headache.
That's because you had too much to drink.
- I got so trashed. - Trashed?
- So trashed. - You...
Young Miss.
Why don't you freshen up before you have dinner with Madam?
She's been worrying about you for a whole day.
- Can you do that? - Okay.
Young Miss.
It's true that I was upset.
But it's not what you think it is.
- Ruo Xi-- - Sis, I know.
I said I won't interfere with Tenth Prince and Princess Ming Yu's marriage.
You kept telling me that I'd get killed for it.
- I know that. - That's good.
Actually true love doesn't necessarily mean two people can be together.
Even though two people might not love one another in an arrange marriage
at least it'll be more lasting.
Where do you hear such ridiculous theories from?
It's true.
Madam, what Young Miss said seems to make sense.
Isn't it every girl's wish to find a good husband
who can take care of her?
Just like the way Eighth Prince took care of you last night.
He only tolerated Young Miss' willfulness because she's your sister, Madam.
Who did you say was willful?
Young Miss.
- Young Miss. - Stop running.
- Stop it. - Stop running.
- That's enough. - Young Miss.
Crown Prince has already sent out invitations
to all the princes, princesses, and consorts
to join him in an equestrian competition.
I know.
I guess what he's trying to say is
"I'm bored, come and play with me."
I haven't been feeling too well lately.
I'm afraid I can't make it.
Yes.
- Sis, why aren't you going? - Madam, why aren't you going?
I'm sure Eighth Prince will go
and so will Princess Consort Ming Hui.
If we don't go, then they might think we've lost without putting up a fight.
What makes them think they're good enough to fight with my sister?
Actually, even though we don't want to win any prizes
it's still going to be quite a healthy activity.
The reason why you're not feeling well is because
you spend too much time at home.
Sis, let's go.
I don't want to go.
But I really want to go.
You might want to sit here all day, but I don't.
I'm just as bored as Crown Prince is.
Sis, let's go.
Then can you tell me why you don't want to go?
Don't you like horseback riding?
If you don't like horseback riding, then why do you like this screen so much?
Imagine a wild horse galloping freely on a wide sweep of plain.
Just the thought of it is so exciting.
It's better than staring at a screen.
Don't you think so, Sis?
Are you thirsty? I'll get you some water.
Qiao Hui.
I want to ask you something.
What do you want to know, Young Miss?
- Come on, let's sit down. - Sit down?
Have a seat.
When Sis saw that screen today, she seemed to be quite emotional.
Yes, that's because it reminds her of General.
Who do you mean by "General"?
Don't you know, Young Miss?
I'm testing you.
Again?
You must have forgotten, right?
But it's probably not such a bad thing after all.
Why?
Young Miss, your father already said whoever talks about it again will...
Looks like it must be something very serious.
With thanks to Crown Prince
I'm sure the equestrian competition will be really fun.
Not only will I defeat the men and win all the prizes
but I'll also be the most beautiful princess consort among all the women.
Why are you sitting here?
You're not going to make Crown Prince wait for you, are you?
I'm not going to make him wait.
I never said I was going.
You're not going?
- Why not? - Because you're going.
You...
Are you sure you're not going?
Yes, I'm sure.
What a great pity.
Why would you say that?
I'm sure Ruo Xi will be going.
If you don't go, then you won't be able to see the girl of your dreams.
Even if you can't marry her
I'm sure you'd love to see her, right?
What a shame.
But I'm afraid you won't be able to see her
- because there's no way you're going. - Why not?
Because I'm definitely going.
Where are you going?
I'm going horseback riding and to see Ruo Xi.
- I want to see her. - You...
But you said you wouldn't go if I go.
Since you said it's a real shame, I thought I better not disappoint you.
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