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[Scarlet Heart] [Episode 18]
- Greetings, Fourth Prince. - Rise.
Why did you suddenly take off this hairpin?
I was worried that you'd laugh at me.
Why?
I've always kept this jade magnolia hairpin with me.
But I suddenly felt like wearing it today.
And then...
Then what?
Then...
I wondered if you'd want to marry me.
I don't want to marry you right now.
You don't?
If I have to marry Crown Prince, then I'd rather die.
You can't do that either.
Don't forget that it was me who saved your life.
So you're not allowed to die without my permission.
You should know why Crown Prince suddenly wants to marry you.
If I ask Royal Father to let me marry you now
then I'll be fighting over you with Crown Prince.
You should know what Royal Father hates the most, right?
If I do that, it might upset Royal Father.
That's why no one would dare marry you right now.
All you can do is wait.
Wait for what?
You should know what to wait for
since you're wearing my hairpin
and told me that you want to marry me.
Thank you for helping me get through this.
I didn't do anything at all.
You just got sick at the right time.
Since you just got better, you should go back and get some rest.
You look awful.
I don't want to marry an ugly girl.
Thank you, Eighth Prince.
Rise.
Everyone knows what a womanizer Crown Prince is.
I'd never let you marry someone like him.
Even if you won't marry me...
I still won't let you marry him and suffer.
You should go back, Eighth Prince.
I shouldn't stay out here for too long.
Do you have any plans for your future?
What plans can I have?
As a servant
I'm not in a position to take control of my own destiny.
Also, it was your decision.
Why are you so concerned about me now?
You've fallen in love with someone else, haven't you?
How come you keep asking me this question?
I already can't take control of my own life.
Do I really have to tell you my every thought as well?
I hope it's not Fourth Brother
or else you're just going to suffer.
It'll be a waste of my effort in saving you.
It's got nothing to do with you.
Both you and I should know
it's up to His Majesty to make that decision.
If you're simply following Royal Father's order...
then let's forget what I said just then.
Master.
Mother.
Eighth Prince.
Mother.
The imperial doctor told me
you're much better now, so you should be able to get out of bed really soon.
Even if I can get out of bed
I won't have much time left to walk around anyway.
You still have plenty of time left.
The longer I live
the longer you'll have to suffer because of me.
Mother, don't say that.
If I had not come from such a poor background...
when everyone nominated you last time...
your father...
would have made you the crown prince already.
Every time I think about this...
it makes me feel so bad.
That has absolutely nothing to do with it.
It's just a fact of life.
Everyone cares about backgrounds.
If only I had come from a noble background...
then your life...
would have been a lot easier.
Mother.
Tell me the truth.
In your eyes
am I a successful person?
You're definitely...
just as good as all the other princes.
Your father
once said to me
that when it comes to your talent and ability
you're much better than the other princes.
However...
because of me...
he couldn't make you the crown prince.
I'd rather fight for it myself
than wait for someone to give it to me.
I must show everyone what I'm capable of.
You're very ambitious.
Then you should be happy about it.
I'm so lucky to have a son like you.
For so many years
I've been doing everything I can
to prove to everyone that you and I deserve better
so people won't look down on us.
Seeing the confidence in you...
I'm sure you can do it.
I'll do my best to help you.
I promise.
I'll definitely help you.
One thing you can do to help me
is to get better soon and become the empress dowager.
No matter how poor our backgrounds may be
we'll definitely have a bright and prosperous future.
Okay.
Our future...
Okay.
I know you must be very busy.
- You may go now. - But I want to stay here with you.
I'm tired.
I want to take a rest.
Don't worry.
I'll take care of everything.
Master.
The only thing I can do to help you...
is to stop being your burden.
Madam, it's time to take your medicine.
From now on
I'm not going to take any more medicine.
Just pour it away.
Don't let anyone know.
Yes.
Miss, what's the matter?
Are you okay?
Look how beautiful and real these lotuses are.
It's a pity that you've spilled ink all over it.
Miss Ruo Xi, I've got bad news.
Consort Liang has passed away.
What? Consort Liang's passed away?
- Why is it so sudden? - Not really.
She got sick about a week ago.
The imperial doctor attended to her, but no one was very concerned.
So her sudden death has given us quite a shock.
- Eighth Prince must be devastated. - Naturally.
[Eighth]
Every person's different and unique
so we shouldn't compare ourselves to others.
No matter how exceptionally beautiful and brilliant a person may be
we're all the same after we are buried into the ground.
It's only after we die
that we can finally understand this.
Consort Liang.
I shall bid you farewell from here.
Stop!
Depart!
So much for the emperor's love.
It's only worth a quick glance.
Miss Ruo Xi, His Majesty wants to see you.
- I'll be there right away. - Yes.
- Your Majesty. - Ruo Xi.
Crown Prince told me you were kneeling by the wall just then.
I didn't even recognize you.
I drew some flowers for Consort Liang before
and she really liked the handkerchief designs that I drew for her.
I couldn't help but give her my respect as I passed by her palace today.
Consort Liang was very nice to me before.
Rise.
Try to spend a bit more time with Eighth Prince if you can.
Tell him to look after himself.
- Yes. - Yes.
You may go now.
Greetings, Fourteenth Prince.
If you really don't care
why did you go and pay respects outside Consort Liang's palace?
But if you really do care
Eighth Brother's been so sad that he hasn't left his manor
ever since his mother passed away.
His old leg injury has also come back
so he can barely even walk now.
Even those who are not close to him have come to give him their condolences.
How can you pretend as if nothing's happened?
You didn't even ask about him.
Ruo Xi.
Have you forgotten about how Eighth Brother took care of you before?
Even recently
if it wasn't for him, you'd have probably become Crown Prince's concubine already.
Ruo Xi.
Do you know how bitterly disappointed Eighth Brother is?
Fourteenth Prince.
Do you know how it feels to think about somebody all the time?
It's a really hurtful feeling.
You have no idea how heartbreaking it is.
If two people can't be together
then what's the point of lingering on by caring about him?
It'll only hurt him even more.
The more disappointed he is in me
the easier it is for him to forget about me.
I'd rather be a bit cruel to him
so that he can totally forget about me.
Then he'll no longer think about me.
Heartbreaking?
So you still have feelings for him.
If you're willing to wait, perhaps it's still possible.
Wait?
There's no turning back now.
Also, do you really think His Majesty will let me keep waiting?
So can you really forget about Eighth Brother?
I already have.
So rather than supporting one another
you'd rather be happy and free.
I must have been too silly.
Fine.
Since you've already made yourself clear
I guess I shouldn't worry about you anymore.
As for how things will turn out in the future
I have no idea at all.
From now on, you must be very careful
and try to stay out of trouble.
You should think before you do anything.
Don't ever let anyone pick on your mistakes again.
If you push someone to the limit, then he might suddenly fight back.
We can't always get you out of trouble whenever something happens to you.
I will.
That's good.
Why are you standing in the snow?
I'm just standing here
to appreciate the beauty of these plum blossoms.
These plum blossoms only grow on the wall.
What are you thinking about?
It's become much harder to survive in the palace now.
I have to be careful about a lot of things.
So if I can find a nice little loft
where I can lock myself up
it'll be much safer than staying in the palace.
Did I say something wrong?
Not everyone likes to hear your true thoughts.
Women are born actresses
so I can lie to you if you want me to.
If you want me to pretend to be a gentle and weak girl
then I'm willing to put on a show for you.
But I think
you'd rather hear the truth
even if it may hurt people.
Where's the hairpin?
It's at my place.
So are the earrings that I gave you last year.
What a waste of effort.
But I'm wearing your necklace.
Ruo Xi.
Do you really know how you truly feel?
If you have too much fear and consideration
then it'll be very hard for you to get through each day.
That hurts. Why did you hit me?
Quickly go back inside and keep yourself warm.
Go on.
So I don't know how I really truly feel.
How do I really feel?
Does that mean he knows how I truly feel?
Actually
what I need to do is figure it out myself.
My first priority should be to try and protect myself
in this palace where everything's so unpredictable.
It's already been more than two months since I last saw Eighth Prince.
I wonder if he's gotten over his grief yet.
It's not easy to read a person's mind.
But nevertheless, I must make a decision.
That's something that I know for sure.
It's certainly not easy to say goodbye.
It really hurts.
Greetings, Tenth Prince, Fourteenth Prince.
Ruo Xi, what's wrong?
Do you want us to take you out to celebrate Lantern Festival again?
Tenth Prince, do you mind going first?
I'd like to talk to Fourteenth Prince in private.
What are you trying to hide from me again?
How do I know?
Goodness knows what she wants to say to me. You ask her.
So...
When I saw you and Tenth Princess Consort a few days ago
you walked away with her before I even had a chance to greet you.
Why did you run away from me?
You should explain to me before you ask me to explain to you.
I won't argue with you because you always win.
You can say whatever you want to each other.
When you saw Tenth Princess Consort
did you really want to greet her?
It was just a bluff.
Tenth Prince saw me just as I was about to hide from them.
So he quickly blocked her view and walked away with her.
I wonder when Tenth Princess Consort will finally change her view of you.
Both you and I know how Tenth Brother really feels
whereas they're the ones who don't understand.
It's always easier for an outsider to see and think clearly.
I'm sure they'll eventually understand.
So what did you want to say to me?
Is it a bracelet?
- Why are you giving it to me? - Please give it back to Eighth Prince.
But it's not urgent.
Just give it back to him once he feels better.
Why are you giving me such a difficult task?
- Give it back to him yourself. - This bangle's too valuable.
I must give it back to him.
I beg you.
Fourth Brother and Thirteenth Brother are coming.
Stop joking.
- Fourth Brother, Thirteenth Brother. - Fourteenth Brother.
Greetings, Fourth Prince, Thirteenth Prince.
Rise.
Fourth Brother, are you going out?
Not yet, I'm going to see Mother.
All right, I'll take my leave.
It would be impolite to decline. Thank you.
Any explanations?
Whether you're going to believe me or not
I only have one thing to tell you.
It's not what you think it is.
You admitted it yourself before I even interrogated you.
Looks like something must be going on between you and Fourteenth Brother.
I always thought it's quite normal for you to exchange gifts
since you get along really well with Fourteenth Brother.
But you suddenly denied my thought and became so honest with me.
It's something that you don't normally do.
I can't control how Fourteenth Brother feels
and I don't care either.
I don't mind if you want to give him gifts and joke with him.
But I don't want to see you getting so physical and emotional with him again.
All right.
Anything else?
No.
He's much more generous than I expected.
He didn't try to restrict me at all.
But how could Fourteenth Prince do that?
What on earth did he think he was doing?
Your Majesty.
After a few days of investigation, I now have the outcome of Crown Prince's case.
So what's the outcome?
Just as Duke Jing Xi has reported
they were plotting a conspiracy.
Especially Qi Shi Wu and Tuo He Qi
who encouraged Crown Prince to take over the throne as soon as he can.
Royal Father, it was just a casual drink.
I know nothing about that.
I have no idea as to why they'd want to band together
and plot a conspiracy to overturn the throne.
I really don't know about it.
If it was really just a casual drink
then it's not a big deal.
But I'm afraid it's not that simple.
Qi Shi Wu, Tuo He Qi, and Geng E are guilty of forming a rebel group
and encouraging Crown Prince to overturn the throne.
I now order them to be jailed and punished harshly.
All officials involved must be investigated
- without any exceptions. - Yes.
- I didn't do it! - Go, hurry.
- Let go of me! - Go!
Don't move.
Cover his face. Don't move.
Tell the truth. Stay still.
- Stay still. - No.
Tell the truth.
- Greetings, Miss Ruo Xi. - Rise.
Fourth Prince asked me to give you a letter.
- Thank you. - Goodbye.
"If you wonder why the water's dried up"
"look up and you'll realize that it's only become the clouds in the sky."
Miss, are you practicing calligraphy?
Calligraphy is very soothing.
Want to join me?
Miss, I can't read or write.
I can teach you.
I still have a lot of work to do. I have to go.
- Is everything ready? - Almost.
Miss Ruo Xi.
I'm sleeping much better after you gave me that chrysanthemum pillow.
That's good. Do you need anything?
I have a message for you.
Eighth Prince has come back, so you'll have to prepare his tea as well.
Okay.
How dare you! Watch where you're going!
I'm sorry.
Ruo Xi?
- Are you okay? - I'm fine.
It wasn't too hard a kick.
Thank you for your forgiveness.
Why did you just barge in like that?
What can be so urgent?
Where's Royal Father?
He's still napping. Please wait.
Can't you see I'm waiting for my tea?
Miss Ruo Xi will be here right away.
- Get out, all of you! - Yes.
Tenth Brother, why are you so mad?
Why are you covering your face?
Did you get hurt in a brawl?
Even if I get scolded by Royal Father
I must divorce that crazy woman!
- Stop covering your face. - Let go!
Let me see how bad it is.
You shouldn't talk about your personal affairs in the palace.
You better go back.
What happened this time?
Perhaps we can figure something out for you.
Eighth Brother, you can be the judge.
When she saw a lantern in my study during this year's Lantern Festival
she just took it.
But after she heard some gossip
she came back yelling at me
and even threw the lantern at my face.
She then asked me why I gave her a lantern
that someone else didn't want last year.
Does she really think I have nothing better to do?
She must have lost her mind.
Tell me if you gave me a lantern that someone else didn't want last year.
Do you really like me or not?
Are you crazy? Are you done yet?
No, I'm not done yet.
You...
Your temper's much worse than Ruo Xi's.
- What did you say? - What?
Look at this.
Look.
Take a good look at this.
All I said was her temper's even worse than Ruo Xi's.
Then she completely lost her mind
and punched me.
I don't care. I must divorce her.
I must divorce Guoluoluo Ming Yu!
Tenth Brother, you shouldn't divorce her just because of that.
Why don't you go back?
I'll ask her sister to scold her for it.
Eighth Brother, stop trying to convince me.
I've already made up my mind.
Tenth Brother, you shouldn't make a big fuss over this.
Rather than getting Ruo Xi involved, you should go back first.
I'll explain to Royal Father.
The reason I'm divorcing her is because she's a crazy woman
not because of Ruo Xi.
Tenth Prince, can I say something?
That's enough. I've already made up my mind.
I'm not going to change your mind.
I just want to ask you something.
Tenth Prince, did you fight back after Tenth Princess Consort hit you?
- No. - Why not?
I'd never hit a woman.
If you had really lost your temper
you wouldn't have cared if she was a woman or not.
You probably still would have hit her even if she was a child.
I used to love glazed tomatoes when I was a child.
I especially loved the sweetness, sourness, and crunchiness.
It felt so nice when I could eat it every now and then.
Then my father didn't let me eat it anymore because he said it was too dirty.
But I could never forget the great taste of glazed tomatoes.
I thought it was the most delicious food in the world.
I also liked the lotus cake that I usually ate
but I still preferred glazed tomatoes.
Then one day when I could finally eat it again
Tenth Prince, can you guess how I felt?
You must have been really happy.
No, I felt disappointed.
Extremely disappointed.
I thought it didn't taste bad
but it's not as nice as the lotus cake at all.
Why on earth did I ever think it was more delicious than lotus cake?
After I stopped eating lotus cake for three months
I never stopped missing it.
It was then I finally realized that lotus cake was in fact my favorite.
Tenth Prince, I'm actually the glazed tomato
while Tenth Princess Consort is the lotus cake.
Since the lotus cake is always around you
you lose interest in it over time.
But since you can't possess the glazed tomato
you think it still tastes as good as the way you remembered it.
But once you lose your lotus cake
you'll definitely realize that lotus cake is in fact your favorite.
So no matter how mad you were
you still wouldn't have fought back against someone you love.
I won't argue with you because you always win.
You...
Ruo Xi.
Let him think about it.
It'll take him some time to figure it out for himself.
He's a very stubborn person.
I'll take my leave.
- What? Was it serious? - I'm not sure. I came back--
- Yun Xiang, can you serve tea for me? - Yes.
Miss, does it still hurt?
Just a little.
I'll give you a massage tonight so you should be fine in a few days.
How could Tenth Prince get so rough with you?
You heard about it, too?
- Yun Xiang told me. - Miss Ruo Xi.
Miss Ruo Xi, His Majesty wants to see you.
I bow before you, Your Majesty.
Ruo Xi, tell me.
What happened just then?
Why did Tenth Prince kick you and break his teacup?
He had a fight with Tenth Princess Consort
so he wanted to talk to you about it.
But we convinced him to go home.
I already know that. I want to know why they had a fight
and how you managed to convince him to go home.
The reason why they had a fight
was because of some gossip that began a few years ago.
Tenth Princess Consort's still very upset about it and it's also partly my fault.
That's why I decided to convince him to go home.
I know you used to like Tenth Prince.
All of Beijing knew about it.
Is that the gossip that you're referring to?
No, Your Majesty.
It's just a rumor.
There's nothing between me and Tenth Prince.
He only liked hanging around me
because the two of us got along really well.
But all the other princes were also there most of the time.
Tenth Prince and I are absolutely innocent.
- Really? - Absolutely.
Keep going.
No matter how Tenth Prince and I explain to Tenth Princess Consort
she still won't listen to us.
Since we wanted to put an end to the rumors
ever since they got married
Tenth Prince and I have never met in private again.
Then why did they have such a huge fight this time?
That's because Tenth Prince gave me a lantern
after last year's Lantern Festival.
Your Majesty, it's just a misunderstanding.
It's nothing at all.
I wouldn't dare think about having an affair with Tenth Prince.
You may get up.
Ruo Xi.
Now that you've made yourself perfectly clear
I wonder if you can really
forget what you've lost and treasure what you have.
I'm not sure.
You may go now.
I wonder if you can really
forget what you've lost and treasure what you have.
If you wonder why the water's dried up
look up and you'll realize that it's only become the clouds in the sky.
You should really share this beautiful scenery
with the woman you love.
It's the greatest pleasure in life to be able to chat with a confidant.
- What are you writing? - Nothing, just practicing calligraphy.
That's very studious of you.
Show me.
It looks really bad, doesn't it?
You must have practiced quite a few times.
Did Tenth Prince kick you very hard?
It was a light kick. It's not serious at all.
I want you to promise me something.
What's that?
From now on
don't ever lie to me.
Because just like you
I'd rather hear the ugly truth
than a beautiful lie.
Then can you also promise
that you'll never lie to me?
You're very calculative.
It's certainly not easy to take advantage of you.
Then why didn't you ask Tenth Brother to apologize for kicking you?
Also, when you were in Mongolia
you risked your life trying to protect Fourteenth Brother.
How should he pay you back for it?
I only get calculative with smart people.
I can get quite silly myself when I'm dealing with silly people.
So will you promise me if I promise you?
I promise you.
- Why? - I don't know.
It's something I should do.
What if there are certain things that I can't tell you?
What should I do then?
You can just be honest with me and say you don't want to tell me.
But don't ever lie to me.
I want to ask you something.
But you can choose not to tell me.
[The throne]
Do you want it or not?
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