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[Scarlet Heart] [Episode 12]
It's not hot enough.
I need it to be boiling hot.
Bao Zhu, I'll have to rely on you.
Listen carefully.
Yes, Master.
When Crown Prince comes here
you will spill the hot tea onto my left shoulder.
Make sure you burn me.
As for how you're going to do it as naturally as you can
you can work it out yourself, understand?
Yes, Master.
You may go now.
You better go back first.
- Greetings, Crown Prince. - Rise.
What a surprise to see you here, Miss Ruo Xi.
Since your sister is Eighth Brother's concubine
it's natural for you to be close to one another.
Since I stayed at Eighth Prince's place before I entered the palace
I know he's got some medicine that works great on bruises.
That's why I came to borrow it from him.
What happened to your hands?
It's not serious. I got hurt by the reins when I went riding.
I also have some medicine for bruises.
I'll get someone to bring it over to you.
Thank you, Crown Prince.
How long have you been here?
It's already been a while since I was having a chat with Eighth Prince.
Please excuse my belated greeting as I wasn't expecting you.
Rise.
I wasn't doing anything, so I just decided to go for a walk.
Let's not be so formal.
Please go inside, Crown Prince.
Please forgive me.
What's wrong with you?
- How could you spill the tea? Come in! - Yes.
- Give him a beating! - Come on.
- Let's go. - Have mercy on me.
Get the imperial doctor! Eighth Prince got burnt by tea!
Forgive me!
Eighth Brother, is it serious?
Thank you for your concern, Crown Prince.
Isn't it such a coincidence that you got burnt
straight after Miss Ruo Xi came to borrow your medicine?
That girl's carelessness
must have influenced my servants as well.
My apologies for scaring you.
Eighth Brother, you're still very studious.
Since I got a little bored tonight
I've already read more than half of it.
Oh, yes.
There was quite a lot of noise outside just then
and I heard someone saw a Mongolian thief.
Did you find them, Crown Prince?
It's certainly given me quite a headache.
I can't believe how so many soldiers can't even catch a thief.
Don't worry. You should get some rest.
I should go back now.
It's okay.
Master, judging from Crown Prince's expression
he seemed a bit suspicious of you.
Do you think he'll tell His Majesty?
Since he shot the arrow in the dark
he obviously doesn't know whom he shot.
Don't worry.
Since he didn't catch anyone, he can't be sure Fourteenth Brother was the thief.
If the news reaches Royal Father
it won't do him any good either.
Watch out!
No!
Miss, what's wrong?
I had a nightmare.
You want me to sleep with you, Miss?
It's okay.
I'm okay, you can go back to bed.
I'll go back to bed, but let me know if you need me.
You do have feelings for me.
You really do like me.
I thought I could stay away
and not be stupid enough to get involved even though I already know the outcome.
But all the things that have happened over the past few years
will never be forgotten
as they became part of my life long ago
just like the jade bangle on my hand.
Whether history can be changed
will depend on you, Maertai Ruo Xi.
Royal Father, that useless servant couldn't even walk properly.
He actually tripped and poured hot tea all over Eighth Brother's shoulder.
I really don't think 20 strikes were harsh enough
for someone who dared burn a prince.
So what did the imperial doctor say?
It's just a light burn.
It's not that serious at all.
Don't worry, Royal Father.
You don't have to accompany me for the next few days.
Get some rest, go on.
Thank you, Royal Father. Goodbye.
Did you catch the thief who tried to steal our horse last night?
Did we lose any horses?
We didn't catch him.
But since we found out in time
we didn't lose any horses.
Did you know that the Mongolians are very upset?
You said the thief was wearing Mongolian clothes.
But you couldn't find him anywhere in the camp.
I was too careless and wasn't considerate enough.
I'm willing to accept punishment.
Make sure you think before you act in the future.
Yes.
So are you going to drink it or not?
It's worth it. At least he's very happy now.
I'll get you a book.
I don't want to read any books.
I just want you to stay with me.
I'm on duty today, so I must go back to prepare His Majesty's tea.
Otherwise he won't have anything to drink upon his return.
Besides, I want to go and see Fourteenth Prince.
It won't take long.
I've always wanted to sit and chat with you like this
for a long time.
I really need to go.
You probably won't come here again if I don't let you go, right?
Go on.
I don't think you should see Fourteenth Brother for now.
I'm sure he's safe with Min Min.
You can go and see him once Crown Prince becomes less suspicious.
If you've already finished your discussion
perhaps you should let him go back as soon as possible.
We've finished our discussion
but Crown Prince will definitely know he'd try to return to Beijing
since he couldn't find him anywhere in the camp.
Crown Prince will definitely get his men to guard all around the camp.
So we might as well wait a few more days until he becomes less suspicious.
I'll wait for you tonight.
Goodbye, Lady Ruo Xi.
Just love him with all my heart
so that he'll also love me with all his heart.
Tell me more.
Since you've grown up together
there must be many more memories, right?
Princess, I've already told you everything that I should
and shouldn't tell you.
You're lying.
If you won't tell me, then I'll ask Ruo Xi when she comes here.
Fine, ask her.
She should be here soon. You better wash up.
- Get me some hot water. - Yes.
- That's not necessary. - It's okay.
If Ruo Xi sees how dirty you are
she'll blame me for not looking after you.
- Princess, hot water. - Give it to him.
Yes.
Thank you, I'll do it myself.
Is that how you wash your face?
Princess, since my skin's a little sensitive lately
I can only wipe it gently.
- Are you okay? Show me. - I'm fine.
Don't run away. Show me.
- I can't see you. - I'm okay.
What are you doing? Put down the cloth.
- What's wrong? - Princess.
Miss Ruo Xi said she can't come over today.
She'll come and see you some other time.
- You may go now. - Yes.
How come she's so busy all the time?
She's probably too tired from serving His Majesty today.
Why don't you tell me more about you and Ruo Xi?
Okay.
Come on.
Eighth Prince.
You're getting dressed up for me?
Why are you playing chess when you've hurt your shoulder?
I only need to move my fingers to play chess.
It's not a very serious burn anyway.
Is Bao Zhu okay?
He can take a few strikes without any problems.
- Why don't I read you a book? - Okay.
Ruo Xi.
Tell me something.
When did you change your mind and start to accept me?
Eighth Prince, that's not important at all.
The point is I've already made up my mind.
- Which book do you want to hear? - I don't care.
Princess Min Min is certainly very straightforward.
How embarrassing.
Min Min's been very spoiled by me.
So she doesn't know what the word "manners" means.
That's a true Mongolian girl.
My son's the one who doesn't know what manners mean.
That's why he was looking for the thief in the Mongolian camp.
He's far too impulsive.
I was worried about Royal Father and Prince's safety that night
because I thought the thief had entered one of our camps.
I made a mistake because I was in a panic.
I hope you can forgive me, Your Highness.
It's not that serious, Crown Prince.
I understand you only did it for the emperor's safety.
That's why you couldn't let go any possible traces of the thief.
He should apologize for it.
Crown Prince, make sure you learn from your mistake.
Yes, Royal Father.
All I can do is travel around
and play the guqin
to release the anger within me.
Ruo Xi.
See how nice I am to you?
He said he fell in love with you after you sang for him.
Now I've made him sing for you
as a way of returning your favor.
Princess, I already sang for you just as you asked.
Now that Ruo Xi's here
can you let us have some quality time together?
You really can't wait, can you?
Fine, I'm going. Enjoy your chat.
Thank you.
Since we've known each other for a long time
there's no need for you to thank me for anything.
Even if it wasn't for me, your men would still have kept you safe.
So I shouldn't take credit for it.
I heard Eighth Brother has burnt his shoulder. Is it true?
He wants to see you. You can ask him yourself.
- Where? - The forest opposite the Mongolian camp.
Okay.
Be careful, don't stay out for too long.
Why did he go out?
He's going back to Beijing in a few days.
So he wants to thank his friends for looking after me here.
Can you teach me opera?
Sure.
Does Thirteenth Prince like opera?
He does.
Thirteenth Prince is very good at playing guqin and flute.
He's one of the best players among the princes in Beijing.
I wish I could hear him play.
Ruo Xi, can you tell me what songs Thirteenth Prince usually plays?
Whom does he usually play for?
I haven't heard him play either.
If Thirteenth Prince can come along with us next year
I'll make sure he plays for you.
Really?
Are you really good friends with Thirteenth Prince?
We met when we were very young
so he's like a brother to me.
I really envy you for being so close to Thirteenth Prince.
I promise you.
I'll definitely make him play a song for you.
I wish I could always hear him play like his wife can.
You mean you'd be willing to share your husband with someone else?
Why not?
All successful men have a lot of women.
Is there such a thing as a monogamous relationship?
That's the way it should be.
It's for the good of everyone.
You mean you don't think I should be together with Thirteenth Prince?
That's not what I mean.
I just think that as a woman
if she loves someone with all her heart
then it's only fair that she's also treated the same way.
I don't agree with that.
I think as long as two people can be together
then that's all it matters.
Eighth Brother.
I heard you've burnt your shoulder.
It's the only way to make Crown Prince give up.
Compared to you risking your life
my injury's nothing.
Fourteenth Brother, thank you so much.
You don't have to thank me.
We're brothers, right?
Thank goodness you came to my rescue.
After Crown Prince got scolded by Royal Father
he's given up on looking for the thief.
You better return to Beijing as soon as possible
so that his men there won't notice anything wrong.
Thank goodness for that.
It certainly hasn't been easy staying with Princess Min Min in her tent.
Eighth Brother.
Did you come up with a strategy to overturn
Fourth Brother's plan to reshuffle the officials in Beijing?
I know exactly what he wants to do.
I'll figure out something.
You can go back to Beijing first.
I shouldn't stay out for too long.
You should also go back in case Princess Min Min gets suspicious.
Eighth Brother, although Ruo Xi and I are only pretending to be lovers
Princess Min Min said she could tell from Ruo Xi's face
that she's truly in love.
You can start calling her Sister-in-law from now on.
Congratulations, Eighth Brother.
Come on, let's go back.
Greetings, Sister-in-law.
What are you doing?
I guess I'll have to greet you whenever I see you from now on.
Eighth Brother's wish has finally come true.
- When are you going back? - Tomorrow night.
I can finally tear off my beard
and have my handsome face back.
You can have your handsome face back after you return to Beijing.
Stop telling Princess Min Min all those crazy stories.
I really don't know how to explain to her.
She even asked me to teach her opera.
Why would Tough Princess be worried about that?
Sister-in-law, please forgive me.
I thought I could avoid danger since I knew what happened in history.
But in the end, I still got helplessly dragged into it.
What are we waiting for?
You'll find out soon, Princess.
Don't worry, Princess, Eighth Prince already knows about us.
Eighth Prince.
What an honor for you.
You actually have me and Eighth Prince to say farewell to you.
Stop embarrassing me.
When you get back, you should figure out a way to make Ruo Xi your wife.
I really don't want to see her so worried all the time.
It's getting late. I should get going.
I'll remember the huge favor that you did for me this time.
Goodbye, Eighth Prince.
Princess.
If I do something wrong
would you forgive me?
Would you still treat me the same as you do now?
I don't know. It'll depend on what you did.
What is it that you'd do to me?
Nothing, I was just curious.
Since you're a princess
I'm just trying to get an exemption card in case I offend you in future.
What's the matter with you?
I've always treated you as my best friend.
Don't worry. Once you're friends with a Mongolian, you'll always stay friends.
- Thank you, Princess. - I'm going.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
Let's go back to my tent.
Stay outside my tent.
No one is to enter without my permission.
Yes.
When we return to Beijing, I'll ask Royal Father to let me marry you.
How's your shoulder?
It wasn't a serious burn anyway.
But whenever a prince gets hurt
the imperial doctor will always exaggerate the seriousness.
My wound is a lot better now after I used the medicine that Ninth Brother gave me.
I should be able to ride a horse again in another few weeks.
I'll definitely teach you how to ride before we return to Beijing.
I'll get you a book.
Before you entered the palace, you couldn't even read a poem.
But you can read an entire book now.
Not many girls love reading as much as you do.
Lucky I have so many books at home for you to read in the future.
That's because I often get bored in the palace.
So all I can do is read books.
I'll make sure that you won't get bored in the future.
Fourteenth Brother once told me
that you used to read poems for Tenth Brother.
I wonder if I can have the honor to hear you read some poems for me.
Eighth Prince.
I know how you feel about me
and I'll always remember it.
Ninth Brother, the flowers here are so beautiful.
- Exactly. - Ninth Brother, Tenth Brother.
You're finally back.
- Did you see Eighth Brother? - I did.
I already told him everything, don't worry.
- Good. - Fourteenth Brother, did you see Ruo Xi?
Of course I did.
- How is she? - She's doing very well.
That's good. I was worried that she'd get into a lot of trouble.
Exactly.
Why would you care if she gets into trouble or not?
How dare you interrupt our conversation?
Why can't I interrupt your conversation?
If you did nothing wrong, then why are you so scared of me?
- Tell me. - I'm not scared.
What makes you think I'm scared?
- Are you sure you're not scared? - Ninth Brother.
Look, you've scared Ninth Brother away.
If you miss her so much, you can ask His Majesty to give an order
for you to go to Mongolia right now.
I never said I miss her.
You're so unreasonable.
The whole world knows how much you miss her.
Fourteenth Brother.
I haven't been seeing you much at Mother's place lately.
- Have you been out of Beijing? - Yes, I got a little bored.
So I went away for a break.
Royal Father will be back soon.
You should settle down.
I wonder how Crown Prince and Eighth Brother are doing in Mongolia.
That's right. Since Royal Father wouldn't let us write to them
nobody knows how they're doing at all.
Go and see Mother when you have time.
Fourteenth Brother must have seen Eighth Brother already.
It must have been because of the reshuffling of the officials.
The list of transfers is to Eighth Brother's disadvantage.
If he finds out, he'll definitely do something about it.
Since Eighth Brother got accused of forming a faction
as a result of Crown Prince's incident, even if he finds out
I don't think he can do much about it.
The majority of the people on the list are Crown Prince's men.
The only person we recommended was Nian Geng Yao.
Knowing Eighth Brother, it's very likely that he'll let us get our way.
He'll definitely do whatever he can to suppress Crown Prince.
- I bow before you, Royal Father. - Rise.
Thank you, Royal Father.
- How's your shoulder? - Thank you for your concern.
I should be able to start riding again in a few days.
You better give it a bit more rest.
Yes, Royal Father.
When the imperial doctor gave me my prescription
he said if we had water from Medicine Spring
then it'll help my burn heal sooner.
Medicine Spring?
You mean the one in Xining?
I heard that spring's already been buried for years.
But then it got dug out by General Yin Tai one day.
I heard it's because Yin Tai heard a rumor
and decided to dig out the spring so that everyone can make use of it.
That's so kind of him.
No wonder he has such a respected reputation.
I've also heard
that Yin Tai and you are quite close.
He always compliments your wisdom and kindness.
I'm just a prince.
I can never be as wise and kind as you, Royal Father.
I'm also not the only one who'd ever said Yin Tai has a respected reputation.
Ga Li has also said the same thing before.
I only heard it a few times before.
But when it comes to being incorruptible
Ga Li is certainly one of the most incorruptible officials.
Since he's an incorruptible official
he's already earned himself quite a good reputation
after being the governor of Fujian for only two years.
Ga Li's certainly a talented person.
Royal Father.
Before I left Beijing
I was also observing Nian Gene Yao.
Although he came from a poor family
he's a very smart and generous person.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him
to work for you, Royal Father.
Also, Jiang Qi's not bad either.
Jiang Qi?
I agree with you.
Perhaps we should try and find
a few more people like him
to serve the Great Qing.
Ga Li's one of Crown Prince's men.
Nian Geng Yao's one of Fourth Prince's men.
Since he's recommending them both
the emperor shouldn't be suspicious of him anymore.
Fourth Brother.
- Greetings, Fourth Prince. - Rise.
Royal Father's already given his order
to amend the list of official transfers.
Why?
Since the list has already been confirmed and His Majesty's so far away
why would he suddenly decide to amend the list?
I'm sure Eighth Brother must have persuaded him.
That's because Fourteenth Brother has risked his life
to be Eighth Brother's secret messenger.
Fourth Brother, how will the new transfers affect us?
No matter how they amend the list
Geng Yao's name will always be on it.
Since he's become the governor of Sichuan
Royal Father must favor him a lot.
General Nian.
You've managed to stabilize your status in the palace.
I must thank Fourth Prince
for helping me to become who I am from a mere graduate from Han Lin Academy.
Greetings, Fourth Prince, Thirteenth Prince.
Hello, Sis.
- Please get up, Brother. - Thank you, Sis.
Why didn't you tell me that you were coming
so that I could prepare your favorite food?
- I'll get the chef-- - It's okay.
I only came here to talk to Fourth Prince.
I must get back to work now.
You're already leaving?
General Nian.
If your work's not that urgent
why don't you stay for a while longer?
I've got some work to do.
Why don't you catch up with your sister?
- Thank you, Fourth Prince. - Thank you, my lord.
Thirteenth Brother.
- Have a seat, Brother. - Thank you.
When you get back, make sure you do your best to serve His Majesty.
Try to make some achievement as soon as you can.
Don't let Royal Father down.
I will definitely do my best.
Fourth Prince, I've always been a straightforward person.
Please forgive me for getting straight to the point.
General Nian, I don't mind at all.
- What is it? - Thank you, Fourth Prince.
Since my sister was lucky enough to have become your concubine
I'm very grateful for that.
But when I saw how depressed my sister was just now
as her brother, it really broke my heart.
She's always been spoiled by me since she was young.
Ever since she got married, she's also been totally dedicated to you.
- But she said-- - Nian Geng Yao.
I understand how much you love your sister.
But I'll always be the master of my family affairs.
Please forgive me, Fourth Prince.
I will definitely remain dedicated and loyal to you
in return for all that you've done for me.
Are you sure you're willing to do anything for me?
Most definitely.
Good. I promise you.
You'll always remain in the palace for as long as I'm here.
Thank you, Fourth Prince.
I'll take my leave, Fourth Prince.
Master, here's the bird's nest that you wanted.
Get the servants to prepare.
I'll be staying at Princess Consort Nian's loft tonight.
Yes, Master.
Which princess consort's loft should I bring the bird's nest to?
Should I bring it to Second Princess Consort's loft?
Bring it to Mongolia.
Do you believe in myths?
Myths aren't true.
But do you believe in them?
- Tell me. - No, I don't.
- But I do. - Then they're true.
What if I say I don't?
Even if they're not true, I still believe in them.
Because a lot of people also keep chasing after the sun
just like the characters do in myths.
Look, it's the lovers' star.
No, it's not.
It's over there.
No, this is the one.
You might be a good debater, but it's a fact.
I'm sure this is the one.
Don't disagree or else I'll get angry.
But it's...
Fine, you're the best astrologist.
Let's go back.
Okay.
Carry me.
Miss Ruo Xi?
Come in.
- Greetings, Miss Ruo Xi. - Rise.
Fourth Prince has sent you this present from Beijing.
Bird's nest?
Since Mongolia's very hot and dry
bird's nest is certainly very suitable.
Return it to Beijing.
I thought you said it's very suitable.
Why did you ask me to return it?
I just can't accept it.
So just return it for me.
But I'm afraid...
What should I say to Fourth Prince?
Ruo Xi.
Are you free now?
Princess Min Min, this bird's nest is for you.
Bird's nest? What's that?
It's a very expensive ingredient in China.
- It's extracted from swallows' saliva. - Saliva?
Why are you giving me such a disgusting thing?
Take it away.
You better take it back.
Forget about that expensive saliva.
Come with me.
Ruo Xi, I want you to teach me opera.
You promised me.
Good friends should keep their promises.
Okay, I'll teach you a famous song.
What's it about?
It's about a girl who disguised herself as a man so that she could go to school.
But then she fell in love with her classmate.
Even after three years, her classmate still didn't find out that she's a girl.
Before she had to go back home
the girl asked her classmate to go ask her father for her hand in marriage.
But wouldn't the guy find that strange?
He's very simple-minded.
The girl told him she had a twin sister whom he could marry.
What a beautiful love story.
It's wonderful to be with someone that you love.
However, when the guy got to the girl's house
the girl's parents had already married her off to another man.
That's terrible.
What would you do if you were that girl?
I would give up everything
and run away with that man.
That's right. I'm sure they can find somewhere to settle down.
But what if that man doesn't have the courage to do so?
Then I'd build a love net and trap him inside.
Love net?
Nothing. Since you like this story so much
let's start learning it.
Okay.
Princess, I've asked someone to come and see our show.
Who?
- Someone who's worth singing for. - It's not Thirteenth Prince, is it?
You only have Thirteenth Prince in your heart.
Stop laughing at me.
What's so strange about that?
Ruo Xi, you actually look quite handsome when dressed as a guy.
Same to you.
You're just complimenting yourself, aren't you?
Stop it.
Princess, Eighth Prince is here.
So he's going to be our audience?
Eighth Prince, please have a seat.
In the sacred presence of Guan Yin
with the golden couple by her side
stand two people who obviously look like husband and wife.
Who would like to be their matchmaker?
Although Yue Lao controls all fate and marriages
only those who are destined to be together can be matched up.
This wooden statue is just an idol of worship.
It doesn't really understand what love is all about.
Brother Liang.
These two people obviously love one another.
But a wooden statue
can never open his mouth and talk.
Why don't we ask Guan Yin to be our matchmaker?
Come on.
Let's bow before her
and get married.
Don't be ridiculous.
How can two men get married?
What an amazing show.
Your singing was great.
But where did that story come from?
I've never heard it before.
I made it up myself.
I'm going to get changed.
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