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Episode 13
This is...
I really wonder where the Eighth Prince got so many flowers
Even though sending flowers is cliche to me
But someone wanting to please you
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 a lot of uses!
To make tea, to put in baths, and to put 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 really was surprised and overjoyed.
After Imperial Father granted us marriage,
I felt I was very happy.
I very willingly
liked the Ruolan in my imagination.
I never even thought if my first impression was accurate.
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 one's own fate
has to be decided by another.
I knew then
that you and Ruolan were different.
Ruoxi,
do you know throughout all these years,
how much I've missed you?
I wish for you to willingly
happily marry me.
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 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 use that gaze to look at me?
Four years ago, when you were still a little girl
you used that gaze full of sorrow
and suffering to look at me.
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 guard you at your side.
Really?
Did you hear me?
Do you hear me?
That year you made me stand as punishment,
you bullied me.
For a nobleman to seek revenge, ten years is not too late.
Come, help me move some firewood over.
Miss Ruoxi.
Greetings to the Crown Prince.
No need for formalities.
Miss Ruoxi,
you seem to be quite busy these days.
I heard, Miss Ruoxi, that during this time
you and Eighth brother are more intimate than before.
And that you even ride horses together often.
Your Highness,
I don't know which muddled person's words you've heard.
Eighth prince and I have always kept in contact.
And as for horseback riding, the Emperor has given his gracious consent.
Eighth prince saw that I had not learned well,
and in order not to fail His Majesty's blessing,
decided to teach me how to ride.
So it was like this.
Nothing important. You go on with your work.
Your servant takes leave.
It's all what I love to eat!
Even the fish skin has been peeled off before being brought to 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 to hide from him anyway
We are going back to capital very soon
We should do our thing (marriage) when we get back
He likely resents you. You serve by the Emperor's side.
After all, if you were willing to say something
you could help us a lot
to help us understand Imperial Father's thoughts
You should eat first
These are all Crown Prince's and 4th Prince's people
Nian Geng Yao
Why do you care so much about matters related 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 of movement of officials?
Yes
But Nian Gengyao's position hasn't been decided
I'm afraid we have to wait til we get back to the capital
This movement
is it advantageous or disadvanteous to you?
Not good but not bad either
Luckily 14th brother came in time, otherwise it would be a different list
Then Nian Gengyao's life
is that good or bad for you?
If you don't ask me
I won't be able to fall asleep tonight
Now that you ask, 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.
First, it follows the Emperor's intentions.
Secondly, we also benefit.
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 normally don't care about such matters.(politics)
How did you know about Nian Geng Yao?
He is born of low status and has a low position
In the capital, he isn't considered important
But I've heard 13th prince mention him a few times
he decribes him as a very intelligent man
has a high efficiency in performing the work.
when you look at his background, there isn´t gone 10 years yet
he could become a governor of Sichuan
Although 4th brother helped him
he also helped 4th brother gain some reputation
Your father kept your brother with 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 be here and envy 4th brother
my heart isn´t stone you can´t turn it
my heart isn´t cloth can´t role
this life´s contract together with you makes a story
holding your handwe would be together until we both are old.
I wouldn´t dissappiont you
Ruoxi
I can't believe we have to separate again
Ge'ge
I believe we will meet again
in near future
You are right
But this time is such an unpredicted happiness
Even though he didn't come
That is the only small defect
Ruoxi, when you go back to the palace
Remember to ask about about 13th Prince on my behalf.
I know
Ge'ge, my lord asks you to return
I know
Ruoxi, 8th prince i will get going
See you later, Ge'ge
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 go to the places where we've been before and walk around it.
Alright.
What do you want to tell me?
I want you to do something for me
not sure if you can promise me
Ruoxi, do you still need to ask something like this?
Whatever you ask, I will everything in my power to accomplish it as you wish.
If
I ask 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 break up
You are tired go back and rest well
I am serious
I know what I am talking about
These days,
haven't we lived them 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 take to Jiangnan
desolated northern area
I also know how to make many dishes.
Many dishes
that in the entire state of Qing that besides me, few would know 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
Although I scolded you for saying that at the time
In my heart
I thought the same way.
Because my mother's status is low from birth
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 King why can Crown Prince do it? Why can't I?
If he is suitable for the post then I wouldn´t say anything
whether personality or intelligence, he has no way to convince people
Just because his mother is loved most by Imperial Father
He could get anything once he was born
This is not fair
Don't you understand.
I started from having no supporters to having a strong backing.
Do you know how much I've worked and sacrificed
In order to get 9th, 10th, and 14th brother to follow me
For them
I've spent much care and strength.
I have no familial supporters,
I can only count on making political allies.
I've had to put in an incredible amount of work.
The fight for the throne is fraught with danger.
I only want a long life with you.
I have my own reasons that I can't reveal.
The decision to be with you was a hard one.
I only want our days together
that you take my heart close to yours.
I want the throne,
and I want you.
Don't think about random stuff
go back and rest well
Rest well..
How can I rest well
What am I suppose to do?
Master, along with preparations for returning to the palace
you've been working on Court matters nonstop.
And we'll be rushing back quickly.
Perhaps you should rest, your body might not be able to support this pace.
Inside the capital,
these few months have seen tremendous changes.
Although there are 9th brother, 14th brother and all the high level officers in the palace
I still need to take of a lot of things personally
How can I rest
Master works much harder than others at all things.
How else could he obtain the beautiful title of Virtuous Eighth Prince?
Since master is not tired
why don't I invite Miss Ruoxi for a meal?
It has been a long time
since you met her
I'd rather
concentrate fully on taking care of Court matters. There's no need.
Ever since that night 8th prince hasn't come and found me
I know 4th prince will ascend the throne.
If I told 8th prince, would he believe me?
Saying my soul came from 300 years after
and I know what going to happen in the future
He would probably think I have gone crazy
or that I'm some kind of evil spirit.
I've already made the mistake once
of trying in vain to capture a man's heart.
Surely I won't do this a second time, and be Bai Su Zhen
testing whether the man who loves me
is willing to accept another destiny for me.
I am not afraid that he hire one to stop me
older sister.
Yutang
Lets say you know that someone is gonna die
and you want to save him
but he wouldn't listen to you
what would you do?
Older sister.
I'm just saying random things
Older sister how do you know he would die
if you tell him, would he not die?
I am me
not Maertai Ruoxi
I should live for myself
Let's go! Let's go!
Ay! Where we going?!
Why are you acting like this?
I'm not going! I'm not going!You're not going?!
Hurry up!
Enough!
Hurry up!Be more gentle!
8th brother is going to be back tomorrow
what am I doing here today?
So you do know they are going to be back tomorrow
then do you know how busy my sister is?
we should go and help her out
tomorrow the Imperial father is coming back
Then do you notice if...
I'm happy or not?
What does your being happy or not have to do with me?
You're a dummy!
Dummy?!
Okay, let me tell you.
Of course the reason I'm happy is
because 8th prince is coming back tomorrow
and can reunite with my big sister.
I'm not happy
because that Ruoxi is gonna be back too
You'd surely go look for her.
Ruoxi, is already go her way back?
You're not happy?
You're not but I AM!!!
Dummy!
You come back here or you'll get it!
Come and hit me!
You!
Hit me!
Older sister, since you're here. Where you going?
Bei'le ye's mother, Empress Liang, is ill
I have to go to the palace
and look after her
I will leave you two to take care of the house
Mother, be careful its hot
Ming Hui
To have you personally taking care of me
how can I trouble you like this?
Mother, taking care of mother
is something daughter-in-law should do
Mother, I've long heard that
the Palace distribution is not equal
Nonetheless, Mother is very generous,
but I'm afraid that the other imperial consorts and concubines
do not possess Mother's openmindedness.
These other concubines were born of higher standing than I.
If I weren't so lucky
to have received the emperor's affection,
I'm afraid I would still be a servant girl,
and this day would never have come.
Mother is the Emperor's wife,
as well as the 8th prince's birth mother.
Furthermore, the 8th prince is the
people's beloved Virtuous Prince as well as
the hope of the public.
Mother should have been seen as
a proud mother among the people.
Speaking of the 8th prince,
if he had only been born to a mother of high standing,
and had received esteem from her position,
he wouldn't have had to always follow behind the others
and suffer their insults.
It's all my fault.
No!
This has allowed 8th prince to become stronger and more calculative
Mother, do you still remember?
When he was awarded the title of Beile by the Emperor,
he was only 17 years old.
all the princes were jealous of him at the time
8th prince has a great deal of power in the Imperial Court.
This is something the other princes envy but cannot have.
Ming Hui
Other people derive their power from their mother's standing,
but 8th prince doesn't need that help.
If we're talking about family standing,
my own family name definitely won't hurt the 8th prince's reputation.
Rest assured, mother
the day when a mother is esteemed because her son
wouldn´t be so far
To be married to such a
loyal and sensible wife like you
8th prince is blessed
To be married to such a brilliant,
caring man as the 8th prince,
is the blessing of my life.
I always believed that
a woman's happiness
comes from receiving her husband's love.
I really do hope the 8th prince
knows how to properly treasure you.
Thank you Mother.
Older sister
Ming Yu
its this late already
why are you not returning to 10th prince's place?
I was waiting for you
You must be tired
hurry and rest for a bit
Bring tea for master yes
Yes.
Older sister, you told me to watch the house
how could I leave things here and go home
unlike that stupid 10th
saying things like going out to buy fruit for me
and left just like that
looks like 10th brother
isn't as stupid as you say.
Sister!
How come you are taking his side?
Ming Yu 10th brother is your husband
Even if everyone else has turned their back on him
you should still defend him.
These are the things you should do.
I know
Just like how you treat Bei'le ye, right?
But
I'm afraid I don't have the patience
You see
You make this whole house neat and tidy
so perfectly (will not get a drop of water out her)
Even though I came and helped today
I really didn't do anything
and there is more
Older sister even the matters outside of the house, you can..
You all can leave
Yes yes
If you have something to say say it openly
Actually this matter
I heard it from that...
I heard it from 10th Prince.
I've heard that Bei'le Ye recently
has been working even harder like before.
I'm guessing...
I'm guessing... his
his heart has something bigger in sight.
Jie Jie
if it's like this, would you still support him?
Haven't I already said this before?
This is the duty of a wife
I will give my everything to support him
regardless of how large his ambitions are.
It seems his goal
is set on the dragon throne.
Its Miss Ruoxi please come in
Master, Miss Ruoxi is here
Yes
We are getting back to the capital tomorrow
I will ask Imperial Father to grant the marriage very soon
Can you promise me?
Once there's an imperial decree, can you really refuse?
Even if you've received permission,
if I don't agree to marry
no one can force me to.
At the worst,
I can cut my hair and become a nun.
If it really comes down to it
I can also take poison.
I really don't understand
why would you rather die than marry me
It is not that I don't want to marry you
I just hope
you won't go after the throne
Then I understand you less
You marrying me
and whether I can promise you or not how are they related?
The battle for the throne is fraught with perils.
If you succeed, you will achieve the highest position.
But if you fail,
if you're lucky
then you'll like like 1st Prince.
sits in solitary confinement for lifebut if it gets worse
If...
you would lose your life in this pursuit
would you still fight for the throne?
If I lose, I will accept the result.
All these years of hard work
to give up on everything right now...it´s impossible
compares with Crownprince
I have a better chance
even if I haven´t any chance
I would still try
Why can't you be like the 5th prince?
he is also a very intelligent man
he has also a lot of knowledge
What if I can make you into an Empress?
Are you willing to bet on this one with me?
I never thought about being the Empress
Stop
Turn around.
For the sake of not marrying me
you will even planning to threaten your life
then why
can't you be willing to risk dying with me?
I am afraid
I am afraid we won't have a future
Jie'jie
are you deliberately mixing the tea leaves to see what flavour they produce?
They shouldn't be together,
But were forcefully mixed together.
The result can only be bitter.
Jie'jie
is something bothering you?
I read a story
I have sympathy for the characters in the story
Which story did you see??
I want to listen too
have you seen
the story about Butterfly Lovers
I have seen it
It´s about a couple who loves each other but can´t get together
at last they died and turned into butterflies
if you love someone
the time you could be together are limited
do you still want to be together with him
among so many people
two person could fall in love
is a rare fate
yes
if I spend my whole life with a person who I don´t like
I would rather be one day together with that person I love
is like that
who knows how long you can be together with the person you love
Jie´jie
it´s just a story
I must have thought too much about it
can you bring me some more tea
is it true what they say
just being together with the one you love
just for happiness for one day
and are willing to pay an entire life of pain
These past days I keep asking myself "why no?"
Why can't I be like Yutan
to live and die side by side with Eighth Prince?
If I decide to be with Eighth Prince
we still have 16 years to be together.
Ruoxi,
is it because it's only 16 years
or is it because I don't love him enough?
Mother!
Don't fall!
If your father sees, he'll worry again.
Greetings to 8th Fujin.
Greetings to 10th Fujin.
Rise.
If Fujin doesn't have any further instructions
then I will take my leave.
Mother
she looks very simillar to aunt [refering to Ruolan]
They're sisters, of course they look alike.
You guys bullied my mother!
If you bully her, I will bully you as well!
You guys?! Meaning jie jie?
What did they do to Jie Jie?
I didn't think something like this would continue on.
What are you doing?
Get back over here!
It seems Fujin doesn't have any other instructions.
I'll take my leave.
Jie Jie, I've long told you
she's an unmannered barbarian.
When her sister sees you, she is polite and has etiquette.
But this palace maid doesn't have any sense of hierarchy.
Stop!
Who says you can leave?
A country has its own laws, a palace has its own rules.
No matter how lowly my status is, I'm still a palace maid.
If you want to punish this servant
then you should inform Li Gong Gong of my wrongs.
Li Gong Gong will follow the appropriate procedures.
maybe you want to use vigilante and punish me here?
Greeting 4th prince.
Greeting 4th prince
rise
If 4th Prince doesn't have anything he requires
then I will take my leave.
Go.
What is the use of always using someone
who is sincere towards you
to bully someone who only knows how to pray and not know how to fight with you?
Hiding on the side and pretending to be compassionate. Is this interesting to you?
Is your body alright?
Why don't you know how to take care of yourself?
It's raining and you go wandering around.
It doesn't matter
I looked for Eighth Prince
because I had something to ask.
According to young Lord Hongwang
he often troubles jie'jie
Is this true?
When did Hongwang say this?
It matters not when he said it.
What's important is the content.
This is a child's joking.
You treat it as if it's true.
The words of children are most true.
Hongwang will occasionally go bother Ruolan.
But Ruolan said herself that
children always fool around.
She doesn't take offense at it.
But you sound like you're chastising an errant child.
Why is that?
Hongwang is your only child.
If you love and spoil him, that's your business.
But if others use a child to bully someone else
and you pretend not to see
It's too outrageous.
How do you know I've never said anything to Hongwang?
How much do you even know of my estate
to start accusing me?
I don't care about the affairs of your estate.
Jie´jie is a peaceful person
I hope you would take care of her
As for whether Hongwang is just fooling around or not
it's best you look into it yourself.
What's happened to us?
Weren't we fine on the grasslands?
Why can't you be like you were then?
It's a rare chance we get to see each other
and you want to argue with me?
On the grasslands, there was only you and I.
There wasn't the imperial throne,
nor your wives,
and your son.
Once faced with so many people and matters
how can it be the same?
I will ask Hongwang.
You shouldn't
base on one word from a child
to fly into such a rage.
If you're really this worried about Ruolan
then marry me as soon as possible.
Isn't that best?
That way, you can see her everyday.
If you're by her side
who would dare bully the sister of 13th Sister?
Wouldn't they be scared of being slapped?
You still haven't thought it through.
I'm really confused about you.
I really don't understand what you're thinking.
I don't believe that you're such a coward.
What are you not saying?
Do you really have no faith me in?
Or is there another reason?
Give me a little more time, please?
Let me think about it a little more.
I am not Xiang'Yu (a historical person)
And I would definitely not let you become Yu'Ji
Bei'le Ye
Please let him get up
Get up.
Who told you to get up!?
He was only fooling around.
He only kicked her once.
How much strength does a little child have?
Besides,
how hurt can Ruoxi be?
Do you still remember
that time Hongwang was messing around
he kicked the table over?
He got some candle oil on his hand
Originally, it was a small matter,
But you punished the whole house of servants
The most severly punished
couldn't even kneel for three months.
But right now, because of Ruoxi
I'm not doing this because of Rouxi.
It's because of her sister.
children can not just use fun as a reason
to do what ever he wants to
Hongwang, go outside.
I don't understand
what did you just meant before
you often trouble Ruolan is that right
what she likes to say
just believe her
did I have to heard it from anyone to know it?
Hong'wang is as innocent as a blank piece of paper
Regardless of any reason
I don´t want this paper
to be stained by anything
Then what about us?
Are there any stains?
Greeting Bei'le Ye.
Dispense with the formalities
This cloth
is from Jiangnan
you can use it to make some clothes
thanks Bei´le Ye
but I am not fit for it
maybe you can give it to
Jie´jie (=8th Fujin)
you are treating MingHui very well
I don´t really understand
why she is annoying you all the time
no Jie´jie hasn´t annoyed me
she always treats me well
you don´t have to speak for her
but I have also the responsibility
1.repearing yourself 2. order in the home3. bring peace to the world
the second process has already beaten me down
Bei´le Ye you are thinking too much about it
How you've lived since you've marry me
I know
I have to wronged you
no
everyone treats me well
It´s that what you want
there are things which I don´t want to explain
when it is passed so let it go
I thought it was only about myself
but then I realized
this makes our relationship worse
your pain
I didn't kill him.
Him?
Ever since you married me
I have never seen you truly smile
I kept asking myself why
In the end,
I sent someone to Xi'bei to find out
Only then did I know why
The person that I sent
alerted your father
In order to avoid my men
your father sent him to the frontlines
Later...
Even though it wasn't my idea
and I didn't kill him
he still died because of me
Only then did I understand
that your heart has been buried with him
Even if I defeat everyone else in the world
it would be impossible for me to defeat him
Having to spend the rest of your life with someone you dislike
compared to
spending the rest of your life with someone you have no feelings for
is even harder
I hope that knowing this,
you won't hate me anymore.