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[Scarlet Heart] [Episode 14]
- When did you come in? - Just now.
Since you're so focused on your painting, I didn't want to interrupt you.
- Do you need something? - No, I just got a little bored.
So I thought I'd come and have a chat with you.
I knew you're good at calligraphy.
But I never knew you're also talented in arts and crafts.
What do you think of this snuff bottle?
My eyes aren't that sharp.
Tell me what you think.
Out of these three dogs
these two dogs look very fierce.
This dog with curly white hair may appear to be cute and cuddly
but it's actually very strong and doesn't accept defeat easily.
Is there an underlying meaning in your painting?
I think we should learn from this white dog
and shouldn't show any fear when faced with challenges.
I agree.
So what about its flaws?
None. It's perfect.
If I really have to be picky...
perhaps this white dog is a little too cute.
You think so?
Don't you agree?
Miss, why didn't you close the door?
Miss, do you feel better now?
I don't feel as cold after the hot bath, but I still have a stuffed nose.
Perhaps we should ask for the doctor.
It's okay.
A bit of rain won't kill me.
I've always been really healthy, so I don't fall sick that easily.
Be careful next time.
I've brought you some food.
Yu Tan, I'm sorry that I've made you so worried.
Don't say that. We're best friends.
When I saw you sitting there in a daze, I thought you weren't feeling well.
I just got too carried away with my thoughts.
Were you thinking about the "Butterfly Lovers" story again?
- It's that story's next chapter. - Next chapter?
I was wondering
if the two of them didn't die but got married instead--
That'd be great. I also wish the story would have such an ending.
I haven't finished yet.
If they get married
she'd have to sacrifice and share her husband with someone else.
That's not such a big deal.
At least they can be together.
But if she has to get jealous and fight over a man all the time
do you think the two of them can really grow old together?
Who is it?
- Greetings, Miss Ruo Xi. - Rise.
I'm here to deliver something to you.
I don't lack anything.
Take it back.
Since you have a stuffy nose, this snuff bottle should help ease your discomfort.
Here you go.
Miss.
It's really cute.
The dogs on the bottle seem so real.
Miss, look at it.
Miss?
Double-glazed and three curly-haired dogs fighting?
It's very well-painted.
How interesting.
- Is he comparing us to dogs? - Us?
What do you mean?
You know how people argue and fight in the palace all the time?
I see.
So why did Fourth Prince give you a snuff bottle?
He saw me get wet in the rain.
He's probably worried that I won't be able to serve the emperor if I get sick.
That's why he gave me this.
It probably won't work anyway.
Why don't you give it a try?
Me?
Miss, it does work. You should try it.
- I'll put it away first. - Try it.
- It's okay.
- Just try it. - No.
- Try it. - Stop.
I'll put it away.
Miss, come back.
What a great day.
- It's perfect for a walk in the garden. - Royal Father, are you tired?
Do you need to take a rest?
No, I'm fine.
Your Majesty, it's very easy to catch a cold in autumn.
Perhaps you should get changed and come back to join the princes?
All right.
- Let's go. - Yes.
- Let's keep going. - Okay.
- Crown Prince. - Have a seat, brothers.
- Please. - Okay.
Does anyone know why Royal Father
asked us all to have tea in the garden with him today?
Since he's always so busy
perhaps he just wants to spend some time with his family.
That's right. Since we don't get to meet up all the time
I hope you can all enjoy today.
Eighth Brother, looks like you've improved in chess.
Why don't we have a game?
Sure.
If only the princes could always get along so well
then it'd be perfect.
I can't believe you actually got scared by a puppy.
Please forgive me.
You're so careless. I'll take away the dog.
Eighth Brother, let's keep playing.
What's so funny? I don't look like it at all.
Rise.
You're very lucky today.
If it happens again, then you'll definitely get punished.
Even if you can withstand those beatings
who's going to look after you if you can't get out of bed?
It won't happen again.
Off you go.
Ruo Xi.
Greetings, Fourteenth Prince.
What's wrong with you and Eighth Brother?
I asked him why he still hasn't asked Royal Father to approve your marriage.
He didn't say anything.
Now when I asked you, you also said nothing.
What actually happened between the two of you?
I saw the way you and Fourth Brother looked at each other today.
What's going on?
Fourteenth Prince.
Even though you already have a few concubines
how much do you know about love?
Please stop asking about me and Eighth Prince.
As for me and Fourth Prince
no matter how I explain to you, you still won't listen to me.
So just believe whatever you want to believe.
I'll take my leave.
Maertai Ruo Xi.
I hope you won't let Eighth Brother down.
I already had a talk with my father.
He told me not to worry.
After all, I'm his daughter and you're his son-in-law.
So he'll definitely help us.
Ming Hui, you don't need to do anything for me.
You've already done a lot.
Why not?
What I really want is the same you when we first met.
Back then I could focus my attention on the things that I wanted to do.
I will.
If that's what you want, I'm willing to do anything for you.
Why are you still praying all the time?
Don't you think you're already very lucky?
- Greetings, Princess Consort Ming Hui. - Stop being pretentious.
Eighth Prince might fall for your tricks
but don't forget that I'm also a woman.
So I know exactly the kind of tricks that you're using on Eighth Prince.
Princess Consort, that's not true.
Stop pretending to be kind and forgiving.
Can't you at least leave me with some respect?
Princess Consort, I do respect you.
If you're sincere about what you said
then stop treating me like a fool.
What is it that you want?
Just say it.
What do I want?
What else do you want?
Just tell me what else you want to take away from me.
- Nothing. - Tell me.
- I really don't want anything. - Say it.
I want nothing.
Do you think you're the only person who's innocent?
Do you really think I have a lot of freedom?
We're just the same.
Neither of us have any say in our own destiny.
I never wanted to take Eighth Prince away from you.
I never even thought about it.
Do you really think I can take away your man...
by praying here every day?
The reason why I pray is for everyone to get along well.
But I really don't know what I can do for you.
You can let Ruo Xi marry Eighth Prince.
I think Eighth Prince has been feeling quite troubled lately.
There's nothing I can do to cheer him up anymore.
Now the only thing that can cheer him up
would be to let him marry Ruo Xi.
Actually I knew long ago that Eighth Prince had fallen in love with Ruo Xi.
Are you sure about this?
What do you think?
A man's destiny
will decide his women's destinies.
You should know what I mean, right?
Dear Guan Yin, please bless Ruo Xi
and keep her safe, healthy, and well.
My lord.
You can keep praying.
Am I interrupting you?
No.
This place makes me feel really peaceful.
I'd like to sit here for a while.
My lord, it's your house after all.
You seem to be quite troubled lately.
Not really.
Would Ruo Xi be the solution to your problem?
What makes you say that?
I just want to know how you feel about her.
My lord, Ruo Xi will have to get married sooner or later.
If her husband doesn't treat her well
then I have let my parents down.
But if she marries you
I know you'll definitely look after her.
That's why I need to know
how you truly feel about her.
Miss, Consort Liang wants to see you.
Consort Liang?
Do you know what it's about?
I think she wants you to draw a few more designs for her
because she really liked the flowers that you drew.
Okay.
Ruo Xi.
Sis.
I can only be here because of Consort Liang.
I know.
Sit down.
I've come here today
to ask you something on behalf of Eighth Prince.
Are you willing to marry him?
Do you like him?
Sis.
Since you've known him for so many years
you should know he treats his wife and concubines very well.
Also
we'll be able to see each other all the time
and spend more time together.
Don't you mind, Sis?
It's perfectly normal for princes to have more than one wife.
I don't really care about that at all.
If you really like Eighth Prince
then you shouldn't mind either.
What if...
What if he was that general?
Would you still agree with him marrying another woman?
I don't know.
However, if that's what he wants, then I'll be fine with it.
Because I believe
even if he marries another woman...
he'll still take very good care of me.
Ruo Xi.
Think over it well.
Cheers.
Sis.
It's perfectly normal for men to have more than one wife.
As long as he treats you well
why would you care about how many concubines he has?
The more women and children a man has, the more luck and fortune it'd bring him.
This is your last chance.
Are you willing to do as I asked?
Tell me your answer.
I want to hear it from you.
Yes or no?
Ruo Xi, why?
Why do you have to force me?
Why are you forcing me to make a choice between two things
that will never compromise one another?
All I want to know is
yes or no.
Is that a no?
Make sure you keep an eye on Fourth Prince.
What did you say?
Also Wu Xi Dao, Long Ke Duo
Nian Geng Yao, Tian Jing Wen, and Li Wei.
You must be careful.
From now on...
we no longer have anything to do with each other.
Ruo Xi!
I'm a coward who's afraid of death.
I'm not worth it.
Who's that? Why is she lying in the snow?
It's Ruo Xi. Come on, get up.
What happened?
Did you get hurt?
Take me back.
Come on, get up.
Can you still walk?
- I'll carry you. Hop on. - Wait.
We better get someone to come and take her back.
A prince shouldn't carry a servant.
People will gossip.
You're right.
Wait here.
Don't cry.
If you really want to torture yourself
you better lock yourself up first.
Not only will you get interrupted if you do it out here
but you won't get much fun out of it.
Do you really want to sit in the snow?
Who would want to feel sorry for you when you're so rough?
Why are you on the ground again? Come on, come here.
- Let's help you up. - Come on.
Yes.
Take your time.
Take Miss Ruo Xi back to the palace.
Ask imperial doctors to take a look at her.
Yu Tan, did anything happen in the palace?
No, but Eighth Prince didn't attend the morning meeting as he's got a cold.
A cold?
Perhaps it's from the day when we were standing in the snow.
Is it serious?
Ruo Xi.
Why?
- Let go. - Look at you.
Don't you feel bad for him?
Or maybe you don't care at all.
It hurts. Let go of me.
I'm glad it hurts.
Then do you know how much you've hurt him?
Do you know how painful it is to lose something you once had?
Why did you accept him if you were going to do this to him?
Why did you fool him?
Do you think it's funny or are you just a flirt?
Let go of me, you hear me?
Let go of me.
Who are you? What makes you think you can control me?
Who am I? I'll be frank with you today.
I'll listen to you if you can explain this.
But if you can't, then I'll show you how I can control you.
Let go.
Fourteenth Brother.
What's going on here?
Looks like we've come just in time.
Fourteenth Brother.
I've just been to see Mother and she said she really misses you.
Why don't you go and see her if you have time now?
I'll come back again in a few days.
Greetings, Fourth Prince, Thirteenth Prince.
I've hurt my foot, so I can't serve you tea today.
Please forgive me.
That's okay.
If you can tell us what was going on here
then we'll forgive you.
Fine.
I won't ask you, okay?
If Fourteenth Brother was giving you a hard time
it's okay to tell us.
Perhaps I can help you solve your problem.
It's not a big deal.
We just had a disagreement.
We're used to fighting with each other.
We'll be fine in a couple of days.
We won't force you if you don't want to tell us.
Ruo Xi, you shouldn't keep everything to yourself.
You can tell us anything.
Even if I can't solve your problem, at least I can give you some ideas.
You can also tell your brother-in-law if you want.
Fourteenth Brother is very stubborn, but he always listens to Eighth Brother.
Fourteenth Prince might have gone to him already.
Let's just forget it.
Thank you for coming here.
I still haven't thanked you for last time.
There's no need to thank me.
How's your foot?
The doctor said I've sprained it, but it's not very serious.
I should be okay after some rest.
Let's go.
Thirteenth Prince.
- I'll go back first. - Wait.
I never hide anything from Fourth Brother.
What is it?
I saw Princess Min Min when I went to Mongolia with His Majesty.
Things have certainly taken a sharp turn.
Now everyone's eyes are on me instead.
Fine.
Go on, what can be so serious?
I won't keep you waiting.
I'm sure you know how she feels about you, right?
- What about you? - So she's told you?
There are plenty of men in Mongolia.
She shouldn't waste any time on me.
- Min Min's a very-- - Ruo Xi, you're a smart girl.
Even if she's stunningly beautiful
but if I don't like her, then there's no point for us to talk about it at all.
It's not serious, but you should still give your foot some rest.
It's the new year again.
My foot still hasn't fully recovered.
All I can do now
is just watch as each day goes by.
It's freezing outside.
I thought you're serving His Majesty.
How can you come back before the banquet's over?
I asked Eunuch Li to let Qiu Chen work for me.
She's always finds banquets fun.
Not only do all imperial servants get rewarded at the New Year's Eve banquet
but they can also see a lot of special people and things.
- It's the best job. - It's okay.
I'm worried that you'd get bored.
A lucky pouch.
I don't mind staying here by myself.
You really didn't have to ask Eunuch Li for a special favor.
I've prepared some food.
We can chat while we eat and drink.
It'll be the best New Year's Eve.
It's much better than serving at a banquet.
Here you go.
Was my sister at the banquet?
Eighth Prince was there too, but he didn't look too well.
Perhaps it's because he just got better
so he still looks a little pale.
- Miss, drink slowly. - I'm fine.
Ruo Xi.
I've thought about it.
Without you
everything else would become meaningless.
Really?
Could this be my New Year present from God?
But if Eighth Prince gives up the throne because of me
then will history be changed?
If history really does get changed
will I be born into this world?
Will I disappear in Eighth Prince's arms?
Will we still be together in the end?
Happy New Year!
It's New Year's Day today.
But I'm going to do something that's very inauspicious.
I was going to wait until after the new year.
But if I let it drag on, then I might lose my courage.
Fourth Prince, I've already made up my mind to stay single.
I'm never going to get married to anyone.
All I want to do now is pray for my mother.
Please forgive me, Fourth Prince.
[To Ruo Xi]
- Greetings, Miss Ruo Xi. - Rise.
Please wait. I'd like to ask you to bring back something.
Yes.
- Thank you so much. - You're welcome.
From now on, I'll have nothing to do with Eighth Prince.
Never again.
Since Eunuch Shuen's not here, Fourth Prince must have given up.
We can finally have some peace and quiet.
- Who is it? - Eunuch Shuen. I have a delivery.
Come in.
I've got a delivery for you, Miss Ruo Xi.
I have to go now.
- Eunuch Shuen, please wait. - Yes.
Eunuch Shuen, please give this to Fourth Prince.
Not a problem.
This will be a brand-new year for me.
Let's start anew!
I haven't been to Mount Wutai for quite some years.
I wonder how much it's changed.
The last time we went there
I don't think you were here yet.
No, I wasn't.
I entered the palace a few years after you went to Mount Wutai.
Is she coming with us this time?
Your Majesty, I've already taken quite a long rest
after I hurt my foot.
Although it's recovered now
I'm afraid I won't be able to serve you
as well as I normally can when we're in the palace.
That's why I asked Eunuch Li to choose someone who's more suitable for the job.
Look at you.
You've lost a lot of weight.
All right, I'll let you stay at the palace this time.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, Eighth Prince is here.
- Approved. - Yes.
You may go now.
Maertai Ruo Xi.
Is this the outcome that you wanted?
Sis, what are you doing here?
Consort Liang helped me to be here.
If I had any other options
I wouldn't have gone to disturb her.
Is something wrong?
Come here.
I'm worried about you.
I felt uneasy, so I decided to come and see you.
Did you reject Eighth Prince?
Perhaps
you've rejected someone who can take care of you for the rest of your life.
But it's your own happiness.
So whatever decision you make
I'll still support you.
Don't be so upset.
Greetings, Eighth Prince.
Rise.
You look much better now.
Sis came to see me, so I feel a lot better now.
You too, Eighth Prince.
Seems like you've finally sorted out all your problems.
Perhaps the beautiful scenery at Mount Wutai
has helped me forget about all that's been troubling me.
I also got very busy after I came back.
So I didn't have time to think about anything else.
I see.
Fourteenth Brother won't cause any more trouble for you.
Can you tell me what you meant before?
I know why I have to keep an eye on Long Ke Duo, Nian Geng Yao, and Li Wei.
But why do I also need to look out for
Wu Si Dao and Tian Jing Wen?
Are you aware of a strategist who works for Fourth Prince called Wu Si Dao
who limps as he walks?
No.
Perhaps I've been fooled by those TV dramas?
There's no one by the name of Tian Jing Wen in the palace either.
But there is someone called Tian Wen Jing.
Then it must be Tian Wen Jing. I must have remembered wrong.
What makes you think that I should be careful of these people?
Just be careful of them.
As for why
I really can't tell you.
I better get back to work if you don't need anything.
Off you go.
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