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[Scarlet Heart] [Episode 31]
So why did you want to see me?
Do you feel guilty about Yu Tan's death at all?
Since she saw me as her master
it's perfectly normal for her to sacrifice for me.
Why should I feel guilty about it?
Since she died for me
I'll definitely take care of her funeral as well as her family.
You won't have to worry about that.
People always say Ninth Prince is very cruel and ruthless.
It seems you're certainly as evil as a snake.
Do you really only see Yu Tan
as a spy who had worked for you for more than 20 years?
Since you lost the battle
does that mean it's perfectly reasonable to abandon her?
Yu Tan was just a low-class servant.
She should have felt honored to have been able to be my tool.
If you're after an explanation...
then you should go to the emperor.
He's the one who killed her.
Fourth Brother, you owe me too much.
Eighth Brother.
Ninth Brother, have a seat.
Eighth Brother, Fourth Brother actually insulted us in front of everyone
and blamed you for persuading Tenth Brother not to return to Beijing.
What are you going to do about it?
Tell Tenth Brother to come back as soon as possible
and stop opposing the commander.
Otherwise it might give the emperor an excuse to punish him.
Eighth Brother, we can't keep backing off.
It'll only make him even more arrogant.
You were the one who led us to fight for the throne.
But now all you want to do is hide from him.
I'd rather give it one last shot than wait for him to get rid of us.
There's nothing we can change.
He's the emperor now.
I must do whatever he tells me to do.
He can also abolish my title or lock me up if he wants to.
What's the point of putting up a struggle?
It'll only give him an excuse to punish us.
Ninth Brother, you should try to control your temper as well.
He'll only hurt your family and friends if you oppose him.
It won't do you any good.
Master.
The emperor wants you to go to the palace immediately for a meeting.
Okay.
Ninth Brother.
Think about what I just said.
Sister-in-law, I'd like to hear your opinion.
Just as Eighth Prince said
why would you want to give the emperor an excuse to punish you?
Eighth Prince only wants everyone to be safe and well.
No.
If we have to suffer
then I'll make sure he has to suffer with us.
How are we supposed to make him suffer when we have to hide from him now?
Forget it.
I'd like to tell you something interesting about Ruo Xi.
Would you like to hear it?
Young Miss.
Qiao Hui.
Yes, it's me.
Get out. You shouldn't stay here.
But Young Miss, the emperor asked me to look after you.
I know. That's why I told you to go away.
Young Miss.
Eunuch Gao told me you're pregnant.
Why are you doing this to yourself?
You can tell me anything.
I've been serving your sister ever since I was young
so I also watched you grow up.
Forgive me for being rude
but to me
I always treated Madam as my older sister...
and you as my own little sister.
Young Miss.
No matter what it is
it can't be more important than your child.
Madam would be so heartbroken if she'd seen you like this.
Remember?
You promised her that you'd look after yourself.
Auntie.
You want me to tell you a joke?
- Maybe next time. - Then why don't I sing you a song?
Next time, okay?
- I'm in no mood for it today. - But I've been practicing really hard.
I'm sure your father will be very happy when he hears your song.
Don't you think my auntie's so pretty?
You're so lucky to have finally met her today.
Greetings to you, Miss. I'm Rui Er.
Rise.
Is she new?
You haven't seen her before because you've been sick.
Your auntie will get better very soon.
Greetings to you, Your Majesty.
- Rise. - Thank you, Royal Uncle.
Cheng Huan, who taught you this song?
I chose it myself because I really like it.
Didn't I play it well enough?
No, you played very well.
Really, Auntie?
Since your auntie spoils you so much
no matter how you played, it would still sound nice to her.
Did you like it, Royal Uncle?
Yes, I did.
My cousins told me that you really like farming songs.
I think that's what this song's about.
Cheng Huan, since you've made your auntie smile
I'm going to give you a huge reward.
I wonder if you and Royal Brother
will spoil your own child just as much as you do Cheng Huan.
I'll spoil the two sisters just as much.
What makes you think it's a girl?
I actually hope it's a boy.
Then I can train him
to take over the throne from me.
I just want a smart and obedient daughter.
As for the throne
I don't want my child to have to fight and hurt his own siblings.
Royal Brother.
I still have some work to do, so I have to go now.
You're quite weak. Get some rest.
Thank you for your concern.
Cheng Huan, I'll take you back.
Yes.
I have to go as well.
It's been more than 10 days.
You should have gotten over it, right?
Even if you don't want to see me, I'm sure my child wants to see me.
Since you're pregnant now
I must give you a title as soon as possible.
Tell me, what kind of title would you like?
I don't want any titles.
Not a lot of people know you're pregnant now.
But in about a month's time
they'll notice the change in your body.
You might not want to be my concubine
but our child needs a father.
Would you want people to laugh at him behind his back?
Let me leave the palace.
After I leave
no one will laugh at him.
I'll never let you and our child leave me.
Don't even think about it.
Do you really hate me so much?
I really wish
I could hate you.
But I can't even...
get myself to hate you now.
I'm just very scared of this palace...
as well as the emperor.
How can he be so cruel?
So cruel that it's frightening.
Don't be so upset anymore.
It's not good for the child.
Ruo Xi.
I'll always be your Fourth Prince.
But I'm also the emperor of the Great Qing.
I'm really helpless when it comes to a lot of things.
I understand you might be helpless when it comes to a lot of things.
But if it was somebody else, he might have done things differently.
Yet you always choose the most extreme way
and end up hurting yourself as well as others.
Why?
Why do you have such a strong sense of hatred?
What is all this cloth for?
It's for making a patchwork quilt.
What's that?
It's meant to bring a child longevity
and good luck.
Is it for Auntie's baby boy?
It could also be a baby girl.
Cheng Huan.
Come here. I want to ask you something.
Who chose the song that you played the other day?
You're finally asking me, Auntie.
You knew I'd ask you, right?
It's my new servant, Rui Er.
She said I should only tell you if you ask me.
She said if I tell anyone else
then she'll die for sure.
- What else did she say? - She said if you ask me
then I should say if you're willing to let go
then your wish will come true on the 27th.
Two and seven?
14.
No wonder the emperor's so strict with his eunuchs and servants.
Auntie, what do you mean?
Remember.
Rui Er never chose any songs for you
or told you to say anything.
Find an excuse to get rid of Rui Er.
Send her off to the laundry room or something.
Why? I really like her.
I'm only asking you to do this because I know you like her.
As long as she's of no use to anyone
then she'll stay safe and well until she leaves the palace.
Young Miss.
Eunuch Gao is here.
Let him in.
Go and play outside.
Miss, the emperor asked me to bring this to you.
I have to go.
I don't want to look at it.
Just take a look.
What did he write?
The emperor came up with a few titles for me to choose.
I know you're angry at the emperor, Young Miss.
But think of your child.
Think about your father, your late mother
as well as Madam.
Madam will be very upset
if she knows that you've given birth to a child
without having any official titles.
I know you're in love with the emperor.
So why wouldn't you become his concubine?
Qiao Hui, once I get the title
I'll always be trapped inside Forbidden City.
Young Miss.
Eighth Princess Consort wants to see you.
She's already here.
Did she say what it's about?
No, but I can tell her if you don't want to see her.
It's okay.
I still owe her a favor for what she did for my sister.
If the emperor finds out
just tell him it was me who wanted to see Eighth Princess Consort.
I understand.
- Greetings, Princess Consort. - Greetings, Eighth Princess Consort.
Although you don't have any official titles
you're still the emperor's woman.
You shouldn't bow to me.
But Princess Consort, the emperor's about to give Young Miss a title.
Qiao Hui, I'd like to speak to Princess Consort alone.
Go and keep watch for me.
Yes, I'll go right now.
Why did you want to see me?
The emperor lectured Eighth Prince again a few days ago.
He blamed him for persuading Tenth Brother not to return to Beijing.
Although it was the commander who'd tried to stir things up
because Tenth Brother tried to oppose him
the emperor still held Eighth Prince fully responsible for it.
Eighth Prince no longer cares much about things like this now.
He's not concerned about his future anymore.
He said he'd do whatever the emperor tells him to do
and even let the emperor lock him up if he wants to.
He even told Ninth Brother not to oppose the emperor anymore.
He said he's not in a position to fight for anything now.
The emperor keeps testing us and suppressing us.
Even though we've already let him get his way
he's only getting more aggressive.
Every complaint about Eighth Prince has been read and approved by him
and all the officials are picking on Eighth Prince for the tiniest mistakes.
It seems that all his past achievements have been forgotten
and that he's never done anything for the Great Qing.
If Eighth Prince hadn't been so calm about all this
I would have gone crazy ages ago.
I never thought about abandoning you and Eighth Prince.
I really hope that you can be safe and well.
You have no idea what it feels like to live in fear every day.
Goodness knows how much longer we will live for.
Even though we know he'll eventually get rid of us one day
we still have to live each day wondering when that day will come.
I used to be scared before.
But now
I actually feel it's not such a bad thing if that day could come earlier.
So what is it that you want from me?
Ninth Brother told me something interesting.
Part of the reason why the emperor hates us so much
is because Eighth Prince had tried to fight for the throne
but there's also another very important reason.
After Eighth Prince had failed to frame him
Thirteenth Prince got locked up
and he had to live each day with utmost care.
Considering how smart you are
have you ever wondered
why Eighth Prince had tried to get rid of the kind and friendly Fourth Prince?
If he'd done it for the throne
why didn't he do anything to the similarly low-key Third Prince?
Is she hinting that Eighth Prince had tried to harm the emperor because of me?
It must have taken him at least two or three years to set up that plot.
But I still wasn't officially the emperor's woman at that time.
Why?
That's what makes it so interesting.
Ninth Brother told me
that somebody had repeatedly reminded Eighth Prince
to be careful of the emperor.
She even told him a list of names.
Although Eighth Prince was quite doubtful about it
as a precaution
he decided to plot against him.
In other words
it seems the emperor should hate somebody else for it.
It's also not the emperor's fault that Thirteenth Brother was locked up.
Somebody else should be held responsible for it.
Somebody else?
If the emperor finds out about this...
do you think he'll be sad
or furious about it?
I can't wait to see his reaction.
You used to be part of Eighth Prince's family
and have been looked after by Eighth Prince for so many years.
It's not that easy for you to not have anything to do with us.
By the way, Ninth Brother asked me to pass on a message to you.
If we have to suffer
then he'll definitely make you suffer with us.
Young Miss, what happened to you?
I'll get the imperial doctor.
Qiao Hui.
It's me.
It's all my fault.
- I'm fully responsible for it. - What are you talking about?
I've always been worried about Eighth Prince's ending.
But I never expected
that I was responsible for causing that ending.
If it wasn't for me
then he probably wouldn't have tried to frame Fourth Prince.
Perhaps Thirteenth Prince wouldn't have gotten locked up.
If Lu Wu hadn't married Thirteenth Prince
she wouldn't have jumped into the river and killed herself.
How can you say something like that?
What if the emperor hears you?
It's me.
It's all my fault.
What have I been doing for so many years?
Young Miss.
Please don't scare me.
What did Princess Consort say to you, Young Miss?
Qiao Hui.
The imperial doctor will never cure my illness.
I just want some time to myself.
Miss, what would you like for dinner?
Get out.
Young Miss, I beg you.
Madam was exactly like this before.
She wouldn't eat, move, or talk.
I beg you.
Your child is your first priority right now.
Young Miss, I beg you.
Miss, Thirteenth Prince wants to see you.
Tell him I'm asleep.
Miss said...
Ruo Xi.
It's the first time you've refused to see me.
I guess Royal Brother shouldn't feel alone.
Greetings to you, Thirteenth Prince.
What's going on?
Ruo Xi.
You can tell me if I've done something wrong.
There shouldn't be any secrets between us, right?
You may go outside.
You didn't do anything wrong.
It's me.
It's my fault.
What do you mean?
You had to suffer for 10 years and became so sick and weak because of me.
Ruo Xi, what's the matter?
Why are you suddenly saying this?
I saw Eighth Princess Consort today.
What did she say?
She passed on a message from Ninth Prince.
If they have to suffer
then they'll definitely make us suffer with them.
Does Ninth Brother know... about you and Eighth Brother?
I guess so.
I don't think Eighth Prince had tried to hide it from them.
I'm sure both Tenth and Fourteenth Princes know about it as well.
Ruo Xi.
Can I ask you something?
How far did you go with Eighth Brother back then?
Have you ever slept with him?
Is that relevant at all?
If Royal Brother finds out about it...
Eighth Brother will be in deep trouble.
So they won't use this to attack Royal Brother unless absolutely necessary.
From what it seems
it's probably just Ninth Brother's own idea.
Eighth Brother would never let him do something like that.
If that's all there is, Ruo Xi
don't worry. I'll take care of it.
Thirteenth Prince.
I don't deserve such kindness from you.
Ruo Xi!
Get the imperial doctor!
Hurry, get the imperial doctor.
- Young Miss! - Ruo Xi.
Young Miss, what happened?
Get the imperial doctor, quick!
- My child... - Ruo Xi.
- Imperial Doctor!
- Ruo Xi. - Greetings to you, Your Majesty.
- Ruo Xi! - Ruo Xi.
I thought I asked you to come and talk to her.
Listen carefully. Save my child.
Otherwise you'll have to die with him.
I can only do my best to save the mother.
This report says Tenth Brother disobeyed my order and refused to come back.
These complaint reports are all about you!
They say you're trying to gang up against me.
Then there's all these!
They're all complaints about your dear wife
Guoluoluo Ming Hui.
When I made you the Prince of the First Rank
she actually said I tried to kill my brothers
and ruin the royal family's reputation in front of everyone.
From what it seems
she must have been the mastermind behind all your dirty tricks before.
I've failed to discipline my own wife.
Please punish me, Royal Brother.
The royal family will never tolerate such an evil woman.
I will give you three days to divorce her.
Otherwise I'll have to punish you.
I'm already doing everything to let you get your way.
Why are you still doing this to me?
If you divorce her, then at least you'll stay alive.
I'm willing to take full responsibility for Ming Hui's offense.
As a man, I'll never let my wife suffer.
I'd rather die than to abandon my wife and child.
If you disobey my order, I can kill everyone in your manor.
Ever since the day you were enthroned
our whole family had already expected this day to come.
I don't wish for anything now.
All I want is to grow old with Ming Hui.
If my wish can't come true, then I'd rather die.
Are you willing to sacrifice everyone's lives, just because of her?
I'd rather be shattered jade pieces than a full piece of tile.
How dare you insult me like this?
I'll make you kneel outside Yang Xin Palace as a warning to others.
Your Majesty, even if she wakes up
I'm afraid she won't be able to become pregnant again.
Make sure no one knows about this.
Especially Ruo Xi.
Yes.
[Yang Xin Palace]
Royal Brother.
Eighth Brother's had bad legs for years.
It's freezing outside.
I'm worried he won't be able to walk again if you don't let him get up soon.
Have you forgotten how he treated you before?
He's the reason why you have such weak legs now.
Do you know what the imperial doctor said?
Ruo Xi's still struggling to stay alive.
Even if she can survive this
she won't be able to become pregnant again.
Who understands my pain?
I'm already being very kind to him.
- Gao Wu Yong. - Yes.
Although Prince Lian has disobeyed my order
and insulted me
I won't punish him harshly considering that he's my brother.
Take Prince Lian back to his manor.
You must accompany him all the way and make sure he goes on foot.
Yes.
- My lord. - Don't cry.
I thought you've always been the toughest princess consort.
Ming Hui.
What did you do to make the emperor so furious?
I went to the palace and talked to Ruo Xi.
Why did you go to see her?
Since she's the woman whom the emperor's in love with right now
I thought I'd beg her
to try and convince the emperor
to go easy on all his brothers
instead of trying to get rid of them all.
My lord.
Did you get punished because of me?
You didn't do anything.
Why would His Majesty find any excuse?
Ruo Xi.
Fourth Prince.
Ruo Xi. Imperial Doctor, come here.
Don't worry, Your Majesty.
She's only passed out. I'll perform acupuncture on her right away.
Hurry.
Don't worry, Royal Brother.
Ruo Xi will be fine.
- Qiao Hui. - Young Miss.
Young Miss, you're finally awake.
You must be exhausted.
Young Miss, I've made a huge mistake.
If I hadn't been so worried about you
I would have gone to apologize to Madam already.
Hang on, where's everyone?
Mei Xian and Ju Yun are preparing your medicine
and the emperor's at his morning meeting.
He's been staying here with you all the time except during his morning meetings.
So when I got thirsty in the middle of the night
who offered me water?
It was the emperor because we were told to stay outside.
Did the emperor blame anyone for this?
I don't know.
You're the only person I can trust now.
Are you going to start telling me lies too?
How am I supposed to let you take care of me?
Young Miss.
I've already killed your baby by letting Eighth Princess Consort talk to you.
I...
It's not your fault.
There are too many unpredictable and unavoidable accidents.
Everything happens for a reason.
You're only blaming yourself because you don't know the real reason.
It's not your fault at all.
Thirteenth Prince asked me
what Eighth Princess Consort said to you.
I said I didn't know.
Then all Thirteenth Prince said
was don't ever talk to Eighth Princess Consort again.
His Majesty's been totally focused on your health
and never mentioned your child again.
So I didn't dare ask anything.
Did he know that I saw Eighth Princess Consort?
I don't know.
- Miss is awake. - Just as the imperial doctor had said.
He's such an amazing doctor.
The emperor has arrived!
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