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[Scarlet Heart] [Episode 20]
Ruo Xi.
I don't care what happened between you and Eighth Brother before.
But since you've already made a promise to Fourth Brother
make sure you treat him well.
How did you know that?
- Does Fourth Prince know? - No, he doesn't.
Not only did you hide it well
people are also mistaken about you and Fourteenth Brother instead.
It was meant to be a casual question.
But I guess it's true after all.
- Please don't let Fourth Prince know. - I promise.
But Fourth Brother's not as jealous as you think he is.
Even Zuo Ying's managed to ignore Min Min's past.
I'm sure Fourth Brother can also do the same for you.
I don't think it's wrong for a woman to have liked somebody else
before she gets married.
So I don't mind him knowing about it.
If it was Tenth Prince, Fourteenth Prince, or anyone else
I would have told him already.
But not when it was Eighth Prince.
Why not?
I can't tell you why.
But I mean it.
I really can't tell him that it was Eighth Prince.
He probably won't mind now or in the future.
But I really can't take that risk.
I really can't afford to take this risk.
I don't know why
but I trust you.
You must have a reason for doing this.
I'm so lucky to have a friend like you.
Actually, Fourth Brother doesn't show his feelings that easily
so it's very hard to get close to him.
People like him are often very lonely and sad.
I can share some of his burden
but he's still a very lonely person.
But you're very different from everybody else.
Although you're not very educated
I always feel you know just as much as we do
or have even learned things that we haven't been taught before.
Ruo Xi, as long as you're willing to do so
you can certainly be Fourth Brother's soulmate.
Only you.
Because only you can understand his ambition
as well as his sufferings.
I might as well tell you everything that I want to tell you tonight.
Otherwise I wouldn't know if there's any chance of telling you at all.
Make sure you remember what I tell you.
Everything that you have in the palace
has been given to you by Royal Father.
The reason he trusts you is because you don't seek your own benefit
by being biased toward anyone.
You're totally dedicated to serving him.
However
once you get involved with the conflicts between the princes
then you'll lose everything.
Ruo Xi.
You can never imagine how serious the consequence could be in the palace.
Men are born to engage in conflicts.
That's because we're greedy, selfish
and always want more power and respect.
We all want to sit on the highest throne.
Whatever the outcome may be
it's a sacrifice that we should make.
But why are you sacrificing yourself for our own greed?
It's not something that you should do.
Why are you suddenly talking about this?
Because Eighth Brother is your brother-in-law
and you and he are also...
Even Tenth Brother and Fourteenth Brother
are very close to you.
But since you've made a promise to Fourth Brother
you're now his woman.
I'm afraid you might get dragged into our conflicts.
I know it hurts you to watch everything that's happening.
But it'll be even more painful for you if you get involved.
That's the palace for you.
A place where conflicts and suffering are inevitable.
No one can ever change that.
Even someone as wise as Royal Father can only watch as it happens.
Let alone you.
Ruo Xi.
I just want you to stay with Fourth Brother
and treat him well.
You don't have to care about anything else.
As to who will win or lose
that'll be between us.
I thought we said we'd get drunk tonight.
Let's not talk about this anymore.
Come on.
Miss, you're awake.
Yu Tan.
Was I already asleep when you came back last night?
You were sound asleep.
Miss, it's getting late. Do you want me to serve in your place?
It's okay. I'll go right now.
Take your time.
Miss Ruo Xi.
His Majesty looks quite upset today.
Be careful.
Okay.
I've already made it perfectly clear
that should any prince try to overturn the crown prince
I'll definitely punish him harshly.
But you still started a rumor and used every channel possible
to publicize Crown Prince's ridiculous behavior.
In front of all the officials in Beijing
as well as the soldiers in southern China
you publicly talked about overturning the crown prince
and said it's only a matter of time
before he'd get abolished again.
I thought you're supposed to be a righteous prince.
Royal Father.
I didn't do it.
It's my fault.
But it's got nothing to do with Fourth Prince.
We decided to do it without asking him.
The two of you are certainly very loyal to him.
So do I mean anything to you at all?
I have all the evidence to prove
that Fourth Prince has been meeting with you in private
for the past few years.
I know exactly where you met and whom you met with.
If they did not do it for you
does that mean they want to become the crown prince themselves?
Although we have had a few meetings before
I never told them to do anything like that.
I hope it's not Fourth Prince.
Otherwise you're just going to suffer.
It'll be a waste
of my effort in saving you.
He must have plotted against Fourth Prince
to kill two birds with one stone.
He can get rid of both Crown Prince and Fourth Prince at the same time.
It was him who got them to spread the rumor
and pretend that they're defending Fourth Prince.
But they're actually helping Eighth Prince to frame Fourth Prince.
He's been planning for it all this time.
I only know that Crown Prince will be abolished this year.
But what's going to happen to Fourth Prince?
Thirteenth Prince?
Thirteenth Brother.
I knew it was only a matter of time before Royal Father will find out.
So I might as well admit it now.
I was the one who told E Ling E and Kuei Xu
to spread the rumor in the name of Fourth Brother.
Now that it's out in the open
there's no getting out of it.
Thirteenth Brother, what you said is quite strange.
Everyone knows how close you are to Fourth Brother.
It's hard to believe that he has nothing to do with it.
Why don't you ask E Ling E and Kuei Xu
whether it was my idea or not?
Tell me the truth right now.
Well...
Royal Father.
I don't think Fourth Brother has anything to do with this.
Fourth Brother doesn't socialize much and usually prays at home.
He's one of the most filial and understanding princes.
I'm sure he'd never do something so disrespectful.
Please forgive me.
- It was Thirteenth Prince's idea. - Yes, it's Thirteenth Prince.
On March eighth this year
he told us to meet him in private because he had a task for us.
He also told us every offense that Crown Prince has committed.
- We wouldn't dare lie to you. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Fourth Prince.
Was Thirteenth Prince really behind this?
This is a trick question.
He can't say either yes or no.
I didn't do it.
I really don't know
if Thirteenth Brother was behind it.
- Third Prince. - Yes, Royal Father.
Lock Thirteenth Prince up.
Nobody is to visit him without my permission.
Pass E Ling E and Kuei Xu on to the Ministry of Justice
for further investigation.
Yes.
Thank you, Royal Father.
Thirteenth Prince, it's time for us to say goodbye.
- Dismissed. - Dismissed!
You should go back.
For the sake of Thirteenth Prince...
go back.
Fourth Prince has already been absent for a few days.
- Greetings, Eunuch Li. - Rise.
It's been seven days since Thirteenth Prince was put into jail.
Fourth Prince has been staying at home
and has neglected all his tasks.
I'm afraid he won't be returning to the palace any time soon.
His Majesty's very upset about this.
Since you're his personal servant, you should know what to do.
Just say what you should say
and keep any doubts or questions to yourself.
Make sure you don't get yourself into trouble.
Thank you for your reminder.
You're a smart girl.
I'm sure you'll understand what I mean.
Eunuch Li.
Miss.
What's the matter?
Nothing, I just feel a bit dizzy.
Perhaps you're sick.
Why don't you go and take a rest?
Keep an eye on things for me.
[Fourth Prince's Palace]
Excuse me, can you please tell Fourth Prince
that Lu Wu needs to see him?
Fourth Prince said he doesn't want to see anyone.
I won't get up until he sees me.
If he insists on not seeing me
then I'll stay on my knees forever.
Wait here.
My lord.
I know how you feel right now.
Thirteenth Brother's always been very close to you.
I'm sure he knows how pained and helpless you feel
about him being your scapegoat.
Thirteenth Brother's always understood me and trusted me.
But that's what he gets in the end.
My lord.
I'm sure you won't let anything happen to Thirteenth Brother.
You'll definitely save him.
Fourth Prince.
- Fourth Prince. - Why are you rushing?
- Have you forgotten about our rules? - I'm sorry, please forgive me.
Forget it. What is it?
A lady by the name of Lu Wu would like to see you.
I already told her that you don't want to see anyone.
But she said she'd stay on her knees forever if you refuse to see her.
What a silly girl.
But there's really nothing I can do right now.
Pass on a message for me.
Tell her that
she'll only waste her time if she keeps kneeling outside my palace.
- So she might as well just go. - Yes.
Just go. Fourth Prince said you're wasting your time.
It's no use. Just go.
Off you go.
Did Fourth Prince really say that?
Thirteenth Prince.
From now on
who's going to drink with you
listen to your flute
and talk to you about all kinds of theories?
Ruo Xi?
Why didn't you answer me?
Are you really going to stop talking to us
apart from the usual formal greeting?
Can I have a drink?
You're the prince.
I'd never dare stop you.
Ruo Xi.
I know you're very close to Thirteenth Brother.
But we also grew up together.
How can you treat us like that?
Also, a lot of things have many perspectives.
There's no right or wrong.
Did you come to give me a lecture?
I'm not in the mood for it.
It's a letter from Miss Lu Wu.
She knelt outside my manor for a whole night and begged me to see her.
Eunuch Si finally gave up and gave me her message.
I heard she'd also knelt outside Fourth Brother's palace as well.
But nobody cared.
That's why she came to me instead.
Miss Lu Wu wants to look after Thirteenth Brother.
Do you think that'll be possible?
You better be quick if you want to write back to her.
I can bring it back to her straight away.
Hopefully that should make her give up.
How did you know the contents of this letter?
Miss Lu Wu's already begged me in person.
But Royal Father already said
nobody can see him without his permission.
I wasn't going to help her bring this letter to you.
But I really felt sorry for her.
Based on your relationship with Thirteenth Brother
perhaps she'd listen to you instead.
Try and convince her.
Miss Lu Wu looked awful.
As much as I wanted to say no, I still couldn't do it.
Can't you do anything about it?
Ruo Xi, I'd do anything to help them if only I could.
Do you really think I'm so coldblooded?
I really can't help them because Royal Father's already given his order.
Whoever gets involved with Thirteenth Brother now
will definitely make Royal Father think
that he's also involved in spreading the rumor.
Even Fourth Brother's keeping his distance from Thirteenth Brother
let alone us.
I'm sure no one would dare stick up for Thirteenth Brother now.
You were the ones who did it.
Of course you'd want to stay out of it.
You can scold me if you want to.
So are you going to write back to her or not?
Lu Wu.
I know there's not much we can do.
But I'll do my best.
Please wait for my news.
You must look after yourself.
Otherwise how are you supposed to take care of Thirteenth Prince?
Did you seal it up so that I can't read it?
I did it for Lu Wu.
I'm sure she wouldn't want someone else to know about our correspondence.
Fourteenth Prince.
Can you please ask your guards to treat Lu Wu with politeness?
Don't worry. I already have.
It's not up to them to decide whether I want to see her or not.
Thank you.
Ruo Xi, there are some things that I shouldn't say, but--
Then don't say them.
Whether you truly love Fourth Brother or not
you should put it to a stop now.
You're a smart girl.
You shouldn't get yourself into trouble.
Sumalagu loved autumn.
She said it's even more beautiful than spring.
Exactly.
I remember her singing happily under a yellow gingko tree.
She could sing so many songs.
She could sing better than the nightingales in Mongolia.
That's right.
Your Majesty.
Would you like to hear a story?
Sure. I'll reward you if it's a good story.
Back in the Western Jin dynasty, there was a girl named Lu Zhu.
She was a concubine of Shi Chong, a very wealthy man back then.
I've already heard this story before.
A girl by the name of Lin Si Niang
who used to be a performer in Qin Huai
became the Qin emperor's favorite consort.
I've heard that before as well. Tell me another one.
Although these girls were unfortunate enough to have become prostitutes
they were all willing to sacrifice their lives
in order to help their lifesavers.
Do you think we should respect and admire their righteousness?
I must say sometimes women can be a lot more courageous than a lot of men.
Your Majesty.
I know of a girl who's now willing to sacrifice her life
to save the man she loves.
It's Thirteenth Prince's soulmate
Minghuan Lu Wu.
Lu Wu's a famous performer in Beijing.
I've also met her before.
She might be a prostitute, but she's very true and honest.
She's a very righteous person.
She never tried to take advantage of Thirteenth Prince's status.
After she heard he's been locked up
she asked someone to give me a letter.
I could tell how sad and hurt she feels.
She's made a request to take care of Thirteenth Prince.
Ruo Xi, just because I favor you...
doesn't mean you can say anything
or do anything you want.
- Li De Quan. - Yes.
- Let's go back. - Yes.
Your Majesty, you're a wise emperor.
I'm sure you can understand Lu Wu's feelings.
I'm willing to accept any punishment.
Are they her feelings or your feelings?
Any punishment?
Are you sure you can really accept any kind of punishment?
So there's nothing I can do.
Lu Wu.
I'm really sorry.
- Where's Ruo Xi? - Your Majesty.
She's still on her knees in the garden.
What a stubborn girl.
No wonder she's called Tough Princess.
Just let her be.
Miss, don't be so silly.
No one would dare get involved with Thirteenth Prince.
Why did you...
Master said he'll find a chance to put in a good word for you.
So hang in there.
Lu Wu's probably crying in the dark right now.
As for Thirteenth Prince
all he can do is look up and stare at the stars.
No one will ever know what a great flute player he really is.
Drink it.
Go on.
Fourth Prince.
What is it?
I heard that Miss Ruo Xi
made His Majesty really angry today by sticking up for Thirteenth Prince.
So she got punished and is still kneeling in the imperial garden right now.
- You may go now. - Yes.
She's just as stubborn as her sister.
Eighth Brother, Ruo Xi made Royal Father really angry today--
I already know. Not too loud.
Don't let Ruo Lan know about it.
I don't want her to get worried.
Don't let Tenth Brother know either.
Goodness knows what trouble he'd get into after he finds out.
Eighth Brother, what can we do to save Ruo Xi?
You should know that nobody can help her right now.
- But Ruo Xi's stubbornness-- - All right, that's enough.
You should be careful too.
Don't get yourself into any unnecessary trouble.
Miss, what are you doing?
You didn't come back all night.
I heard you were punished and kneeling in the garden.
What happened?
Go back. His Majesty's still angry at me.
You might also get into trouble if you come to see me.
- Miss. - Go now.
Just listen to me.
Put it on. It's getting cold.
I wonder when the wind and rain will stop
as I stare out the broken window of this simple hut.
All I can do is drink and think about the past
and watch the candle burn as my hair slowly turns white.
At least there's someone
to stand beside me
and protect me from this wind and rain.
Go back.
I know how much you care about me.
Ruo Xi, how could you...
Even if you don't care about yourself...
you should think about Ruo Lan's feelings.
She always gets sick easily.
Why would you make her worry about you?
I already told everyone not to tell her about this.
But I can't hide it from her forever.
Let's go.
Eighth Brother, you can go back first.
I need to ask her something.
There's nothing we can do now.
It's up to her to save herself.
Even Fourth Brother can only stand and watch her suffer.
If you try to save her
you'll only make Royal Father even angrier.
Eighth Brother, I just want to ask her something.
The chess game's drawing to an end.
Even though it may look like you'll win for sure
you can still lose the game by making one wrong move.
Eat slowly.
I don't have any water if you choke.
But His Majesty didn't say I could eat.
But you've already eaten one piece. Does it make any difference?
Who would come all the way here to check on you in this pouring rain?
That's why I hid it inside my clothes.
What are you doing?
Rainwater's very clean.
A lot of scholars boil rainwater to make tea.
I almost forgot that you're not one of those spoiled princesses.
Ruo Xi, is this really worth it?
Answer me.
Ruo Xi, answer me.
I beg you.
It's something that I should do and must do.
I don't care if it's worth it or not.
If you insist on asking me why
all I can say is
if Thirteenth Prince was in my shoes
I'm sure he would have done the same thing for me
even if he can't predict the consequences.
You would have done the same for me, wouldn't you?
I know what you must be thinking.
If it was Thirteenth Brother, he wouldn't be asking you this, right?
He knows you, so I'm only asking you because I don't know how you feel.
Ruo Xi, tell me the truth.
We've also been friends since we were young, haven't we?
That's not what I'm thinking at all.
Whether it's Tenth Prince or you
I'd still do the same.
Although Thirteenth Prince and my personalities are more alike
we're just as close as I am to Thirteenth Prince.
So you would have still helped me in Mongolia
even if it wasn't because of Eighth Brother, right?
You're all wet. You should go back.
Everything will be okay once His Majesty gets over his anger.
I'm already as wet as I can get.
Also, His Majesty never said I could use an umbrella.
My lord.
I know you're very upset.
But you shouldn't do this to yourself. Let's go inside.
My lord, let's go back inside.
My lord, I beg you.
Please go inside.
I beg you to go back inside.
Please go back inside.
My lord.
Bring Princess Consort back inside.
Nobody is to come out here without my permission.
- Madam, let's go back inside. - My lord.
Let's go inside, Madam.
Ruo Xi, no matter how heavy the rain is
I'll always stand by you and protect you.
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