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[Scarlet Heart] [Episode 27]
- Search the entire forest. - Yes.
Lu Wu!
Thirteenth Prince, I think I saw the woman you mentioned by the river.
Lu Wu!
Have they found Lu Wu yet?
Thirteenth Brother didn't come to the morning meeting today.
As I sat on the throne
and looked at those who stood before me
I could feel they're all against me.
I can't trust any of them.
I keep trying to figure out their real thoughts behind their masks.
As much as they appear to be loyal to me
I wonder if any of them is truly faithful.
I finally understand
why the emperor is always so lonely.
When Thirteenth Brother was here before
I've never felt so lonely.
Everything will be fine once he finds Lu Wu.
Your Majesty, Official Wang would like to see you.
- Approved. - Yes.
There must be news about Lu Wu.
- I bow before you, Your Majesty. - Did you find her?
A fisherman found a woman's body in the river.
So I went to have a look.
Her face was quite damaged, but it's still recognizable.
The jade bangle she's wearing is also very similar to the one in the drawing.
- Who else knows about this? - Your Majesty, I haven't told anyone.
Nobody is to know about this.
Including Prince Yi.
Keep searching. You may go.
Yes.
No.
It can't be possible.
How could Lu Wu be so cruel?
How can Thirteenth Prince live without her?
What about Cheng Huan?
When we picked that name for her
we wanted her to live in her parents' love and joy.
But now who can give her the same love and joy?
Ruo Xi.
Come on.
Cheers.
It's already been 10 days.
But Thirteenth Prince still insists on continuing with his search.
She's about this tall. Have you seen her?
- No, I haven't. - Think about it.
- I really haven't. - She's about this tall.
- Come and have a look. - Okay.
Both His Majesty and I are devastated.
Since he's used to having a cold and stern face
people can't really tell the difference.
But I can't hide my sorrow at all.
Thirteenth Brother's missed the morning meetings for many days.
He's been staying drunk at his manor.
Can you go and talk to him?
All these paintings
were done on the day we got married.
I couldn't give her anything.
We only had God as our witness
and willow trees as our guests.
Miss Lu Wu looked very happy.
It was the best thing that you'd given her.
I only met her a few times
but she always wore a frown and seemed to be worried all the time.
But if you look at these paintings
even though she's not wearing any glamorous clothes
she's still very happy.
Why did she leave me?
How could just a few words
conclude the past 10 years of our lives?
Why?
Even if I did something wrong
what about Cheng Huan?
Why?
Why did she do this?
I want to tell you a story.
After you listen to it, it might help you understand.
Before the story starts, I'd like to talk to you about something.
I know you and Lu Wu have been through a lot together.
But your wife and concubine have also suffered because of you.
After they raised your children on their own
now that you've finally been released
how can you treat them like this?
Miss Lu Wu's homeland is in Wucheng, Zhejiang.
Did you know that?
She only told me she's from southern China.
Since her background's quite complicated
she didn't tell me much about it.
I never asked her much because I didn't want to make her upset.
Many years ago
she wrote a letter to me.
I'm Lu Wu. I came from Wucheng, Zhejiang.
I grew up in a respectable family
and was brought up as a fine lady.
I studied moral teachings and am a faithful Buddhist.
I also used to live in a grand mansion with my family.
We had beautiful willow trees and a pond beside a red-bricked path.
But then life is always full of unexpected surprises.
A sudden incident
has made our lives collapse.
Soon after the first Qing emperor was enthroned
something happened in Wucheng that shocked the whole country.
Since the Ming dynasty's names and years
were used when the Zhuang family was updating the historical records
they committed a serious offense.
So everyone who had participated in editing
coloring, and endorsing the historical record
as well as their in-law relatives were arrested.
Once a person got arrested
his entire family would be put into jail.
A total of 72 people were killed.
Of those 72 people
18 people's bodies were hung up for public display.
More than 100 people were banished from China.
More than 2,000 people were put in jail.
Numerous people have lost their families
as well as their children.
The reason why she was willing to suffer with you for the past 10 years
was because she really loved you.
The reason why she left is because of her love for her parents.
If you truly love her, then you should stop forcing her.
Just let her go back to southern China and live her life in peace.
You can have this.
One who's meant to go must go
and will never come back again.
But if she's happy where she is now
then what's the point of asking where she went?
I can walk back myself, Princess Consort.
I'd like to walk you to the door.
You've also suffered a lot over the past 10 years.
Thank you for looking after us, Miss Ruo Xi.
Compared to Thirteenth Prince and Miss Lu Wu
even though I was very worried, at least we still had quite an easy life.
Is that Cheng Huan?
Yes.
I just picked her up from the emperor's palace.
She'd only just gotten to know her parents a bit better
but Miss Lu Wu's already left.
All Thirteenth Prince does now is drink in his room all day long.
That's why she's become like this.
Cheng Huan.
Do you want to come to the palace with me?
You can see Fourth Uncle and your cousin in the palace.
You've been drinking too.
Cheng Huan.
Since when did Fourth Uncle and my cousin move to the palace?
Don't lie to me.
If I lie to you, then I'll turn into a puppy.
Let's go, but if I don't see them, I'll ask Fourth Uncle to beat you up.
Cheng Huan, where are you going?
Princess Consort, I'd like to talk to Second Princess Consort.
Yes.
Cheng Huan, come with me.
Is there something that you need to say to me in private?
What did you say to Lu Wu?
I say a lot of things to her every day.
So I don't know what you mean.
Miss Ruo Xi.
If you weren't the mother of a child, I would have killed you already.
Uncle.
- Cheng Huan. - Uncle, Father's drinking all day long.
This girl's also been drinking.
She almost got into a fight with someone.
Thanks for telling me.
Good girl, Cheng Huan.
Gao Wu Yong.
Yes.
- Bring Cheng Huan to the empress. - Yes.
Princess.
How did it go?
I think he's given up looking for Lu Wu.
He should be fine after a while.
How did you do it?
I told him a big lie.
I hinted to Thirteenth Prince
that Lu Wu was a descendant of the family involved with the Ming's history case.
How did you make him believe you?
First of all, I've never lied to him before.
So he'd never expect me to lie to him about something that's so important.
Secondly
when Lu Wu begged me to help her before
she wrote me a letter.
She told me her homeland was in Wucheng, Zhejiang
and also mentioned she was from a fine family.
But I'd already forgotten about it.
I'd wanted to give Thirteenth Prince that letter as a keepsake.
But as I read the letter on my way to his manor
I remembered reading about the Ming's history case a few days ago.
So I suddenly had an idea.
Since I was going to lie to him
I might as well tell a big lie.
Could it be...
As soon as Thirteenth Brother was released
he submitted a request to make Lu Wu his third princess consort.
According to the rules, I've already investigated her background.
Your guess was right.
Because of that...
I wasn't able to give her that title.
If other people find out about it
then Ninth Brother and his men
will definitely make a big fuss over it.
Knowing Thirteenth Brother's character
he'll never let anyone hurt Lu Wu again.
If that happens
then things will get very serious.
She's definitely worth Thirteenth Brother's love.
It's just that she's been too extreme in her actions
and didn't give herself any alternatives.
Eighth Brother.
I've found out why Thirteenth Brother hasn't been at the morning meetings.
It's because his mistress Lu Wu has gone missing.
Mistress?
Thirteenth Brother's already given her a proper title.
- Does anyone know where she is? - No.
Thirteenth Brother's already looked everywhere.
So things aren't looking too good.
Thirteenth Brother must be heartbroken.
Heartbroken?
We're also heartbroken after what he and Fourth Brother did to us.
I heard Lu Wu's a descendant of the family involved in the Ming history case.
Since she also used to work in a brothel
if we'd made a big deal about that before
then Eighth Brother would probably have become the emperor instead.
Come to think of it now
we were certainly very close to success.
We shouldn't build our success upon someone else's pain.
Eighth Brother, you sure you want to play the good guy?
It's just basic morals.
We shouldn't drag an innocent woman into a man's conflict.
Eighth Brother's right.
During the 10 years Thirteenth Brother was locked up
it was Miss Lu Wu who took care of him.
So she must be very important to Thirteenth Brother.
Just as things were starting to improve for them
the person who's been part of his life suddenly left him.
Can you imagine how Thirteenth Brother must feel?
Wouldn't it be so nice if we weren't born as princes?
It's a pity that we're born to be locked up in this cage.
[Yang Xin Palace]
What's so funny?
The emperor will be so happy when he sees this.
They're just cakes. There's no big deal.
But you've made them yourself.
- It's not the first time. - Exactly.
You always put the emperor as your first priority.
He's certainly a very lucky man.
It's very tiring to be the emperor.
- Make sure you clean it up. - I will.
Miss, it's very windy outside.
Your Majesty, please choose the name of your consort for tonight.
[Consort Nian]
Miss.
It's very cold outside.
Put this on.
Let's go back.
I don't want to go back.
I'm still living in our old house.
You want to come and have a chat?
Okay.
Eunuch Gao's asked someone to bring you this heat pad to keep your knees warm.
I don't need it.
It's been very cold lately. You should look after yourself.
Even if you're angry, you shouldn't take it out on yourself.
Who is it?
The name plate.
It's Consort Nian.
At least he's still thinking of you.
I'll close the door so the wind won't come inside.
- Here you are. - I'm here to return something.
I'm very happy.
So you should be.
I'm happy because you're jealous over me.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Stop giving yourself a hard time.
I'll give you anything you want.
Turn around.
You never let anyone touch your braid.
Only I can do it.
Only you would dare do it.
I want my bag.
- Your Majesty. - It's okay.
What are you embroidering?
The new year's coming up. It's a gift for Consort De.
I'm sure my mother will be very happy to see your thoughtfulness.
Everyone says you're the best embroiderer in the entire palace.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
There's also another gift
that my mother would love to have.
What else does she like?
She'd love for you to become her royal daughter-in-law
and give her another grandchild.
What's wrong?
Don't you want to give her that gift?
But I've already finished making her gift.
All right.
I'll give it to Royal Mother for you.
I'm sure she'll be very happy.
Do you want me to go with you?
It's okay.
I've arranged with Fourteenth Brother to wish her happy new year.
How about this?
I'll take you to see Royal Mother some other time
so you can give this gift to her yourself.
What do you think?
Okay.
Then stay here and wait for me.
I'll get very mad if I don't see you when I come back.
It's okay. I'll do it myself.
- You can have this half. - The emperor has arrived!
Eat it.
We bow before you, Your Majesty.
It's okay.
It's the rule of the palace.
I bow before you, Your Majesty.
Rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I bow before you, Mother.
You may all go.
You seemed to be having quite an interesting talk.
Can't you see
that we're having a mother and son chat?
Mother.
In regards to appointing you as the empress dowager
have you finished thinking about it?
I'm not going to think about it.
I really don't understand why you wouldn't want to be appointed.
You really want to know why?
Yes.
Can you tell me who gave you permission to become the emperor?
Royal Father did.
Did your father want to pass the throne to you
or your brother?
It was me.
Fine.
But if you forged his will in order to get the throne
then the rumor must be true.
I wasn't present when Royal Father passed away.
So how could I have forged his will?
You've been planning for this all along.
This is just part of your whole evil plot.
Mother.
It's just a rumor that people have been spreading.
Please don't be mad, Mother.
See that?
At this very moment
your own brother
is still sticking up for you.
Where's your conscience?
Are you saying that I'm not your son?
You're right.
You are my son.
But your brother's also my son.
I still remember the time
when your father told me
that he wanted to pass the throne to your brother.
Are you saying that he'd lied to me?
Mother.
Whether it's true or not
it's already been decided.
As long as Royal Brother is a wise emperor who'll look after our country
then it doesn't matter who takes the throne at all.
You're right.
It doesn't matter at all.
It really doesn't matter.
It's already too late to say anything now.
I really can't let myself face our ancestors.
I'd be too embarrassed to be the empress dowager.
- You may go outside. - Yes.
Eat something.
This has been going on for years.
Why give yourself such a hard time?
All my mother cares about is Fourteenth Brother.
No matter what I do
I can never compare to him.
But you're already the emperor.
Do you think I'll be a good emperor?
If you want to be a good emperor
then you'll definitely be one.
Do you know how hard it is to be a good emperor?
I have to put up with those fake and corrupt officials every day.
People are always plotting against one another in the palace.
I'm so tired.
I'm already the emperor
but there are a lot of things
that I can't do when I want.
For the sake of our country
sometimes I have to be even harsher on myself than I do on anyone else.
But I'm also human.
I also have my weaknesses.
In this huge Forbidden City...
there are many things...
that I can never tell anyone.
I hope you'll understand.
You're awake.
Thirteenth Brother always told me what a good drinker you were
but I never believed him.
I actually got drunk before you did last night.
You're certainly quite a hopeless drinker.
- Where are my clothes? - Over there.
Are you looking for this?
- Did you look at it? - No.
Why don't you open it?
When I asked why you didn't wear the hairpin
you said you broke it.
That's right.
But you just smiled after you heard it.
What do you think?
Is it like the one you had before?
It's similar.
Here you go.
Like it?
I can't see it.
I think it looks really nice.
Come and wash your face.
It's New Year's Day today.
According to tradition, I should go back to the palace.
Ruo Xi.
I'm already doing my best.
Do you really expect me to smile and say goodbye to you?
Greetings to you, Your Highness.
- Greetings to you, Your Highness. - Please get up.
You don't have to bow before me since you have bad knees.
- I should. - Let's sit down.
You can sit down too.
You seem to have lost a lot of weight.
You should look after yourself.
Remember the time when Royal Father came to Fourth Prince's manor?
It's already been 10 years.
It was the second time that I had a chance to take a good look at you.
Don't you want to know why?
In the 51st Year of Kangxi
everyone knew you got punished to stay on your knees by the late emperor.
They all wondered why you were punished.
When the rain began to get heavier
the emperor rushed to the palace.
When he came back, he was soaked.
After he stood by the window and watched the rain for a while
he actually walked out and stood in the rain for a whole night.
I got on my knees and begged him to go inside the house.
But he stayed very calm and asked someone to take me inside.
Did the emperor ask you to tell me about this?
He only told me that you're in a bad mood
and asked me to come and have a chat with you.
I've been keeping this to myself for years.
I finally have a chance to tell you today.
I couldn't understand it back then.
I didn't know if the emperor had done it for you or for Thirteenth Brother.
Or perhaps something else was troubling him.
But on New Year's Eve
when I saw the emperor keep his eyes off you on purpose
I finally understood.
Even though he'd witnessed Thirteenth Brother being framed and locked up
as well as your harsh punishment
there was nothing he could do to protect those he cared about.
So perhaps only the cold and heavy rain could wash away his pain.
I'm only telling you this because I want you to be happy
so that His Majesty won't be so worried.
I know you don't want to see us.
I'm going.
Your Highness.
I don't want to fight over anything with you.
Nor am I being willful on purpose to push anyone out.
But there are still some things
that I'm very confused about.
I can understand.
I've been observing you for years, so I know the kind of person you are.
Otherwise
I wouldn't have told you so much today.
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