Original subtitles

♪Don't feel sad for the fallen flowers♪

♪Falling in the mortal world♪

♪Keep all the memories♪

♪Can't find any peace anymore♪

♪The storms can't kill my passion♪

♪But I need to endure♪

♪Be serious even though I'm naive♪

♪If this is the destined fate♪

♪Even if I'll be hurt♪

♪I'll protect the people♪

♪The mountains sun and moon can be my witnesses♪

♪Full of passion♪

♪Deep love and hatred♪

♪Melts in my heart along with the snow♪

=Royal Rumours=

=Episode 13=

Your Highness.

You're up.

Princess Hua.

You must be hungry.

I'm good.

Come on.

The dinner is ready.

Have a seat.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

These are

all the capital dishes,

not the ones we have back home.

They are sure to be to your liking.

(It's all)

(my favourite dishes.)

I used to think

the food in the capital

was new and exciting,

but then

I would miss

the taste of Qinghan Prefecture.

However, somehow

I find the taste

to be to my liking.

(Liuli)

(is so thoughtful.)

Your Highness.

Eat up.

Is it good?

It's delicious.

(Ambitious)

His Highness seems to have asked her,

but I don't think

he's got the answer yet.

Princess Hua didn't say

that she...

It has nothing to do with her.

Please forgive me.

Let's go.

This is nice.

Miss.

You and His Highness are so strange.

Why?

Ba told me

that whenever His Highness sees you...

I think so, too.

However,

I think it must be because

His Highness is too nervous.

After all,

if he loses the Hua family's

hostage,

my father

will definitely cut off his hands.

It's not as simple as that.

I am enlightened.

Besides,

this time, the mastermind

is very careful.

I followed them all the way

and I almost made a move,

but I still

didn't get a single valid piece of Intel.

By the way,

I ran into someone this time.

Who?

He Yuanting.

He Yuanting?

The second prince of Jinpo

is actually in the capital?

Is he a friend or foe?

I don't know either.

I think

I should always be wary of this person.

After all, he'd lost

to me once before.

So he wouldn't just let it slide.

Then why didn't you

tell His Highness?

What should I tell him?

I can't tell him

that I pretended to be sick the whole time

and that I saved Princess Jiamin

when the situation was dire,

then I ran into

the second prince of Jinpo

and

let him slip away

without knowing.

Every one of them is a deceitful crime.

So,

although

my relationship with His Highness

has eased up,

it's not yet

to the point where

I can trust him completely.

So I'll have to wait.

Most importantly,

I'd like to know

what exactly

He Yuanting is planning

to turn the tide.

(I have plucked out)

(all the spies the Crown Prince)

(has planted in the capital.)

(Princess, I have done)

(everything you ordered.)

(Blacksmith)

Forgive me,

Your Highness.

(Tianzi Number Five)

Your Highness.

You're finally here.

Did something happen?

Yes.

Princess Hua was kidnapped

and all of our spies in the capital

were busted.

Even my black-armored army

was exposed.

This...

What's on your mind?

Since the black-armored army

was sent to rescue Princess Hua,

then it's not surprising that

they were exposed,

but why

all the spies also caught?

That's the question.

Actually,

I do have

a doubt.

What?

Yun Han.

You know my personality best.

When I have doubts,

I check repeatedly.

After carefully verifying

and having been convinced,

I will trust it

forever.

Of course I know.

I've been with you for a long time.

Of course I'm faithful.

By the way,

how are you and A'Wa going?

Don't worry, Your Highness.

When I get out,

I'll come back with loads of Intel.

After all

I am

a trustworthy person.

Your Majesty.

It was only after

the kidnapping of Princess Hua and Princess Jiamin,

as well as your punishment on the Crown Prince

that it became clear

the number of

His Highness' personal forces

was so large

and strong.

I believe

that this matter must be investigated closely

to prevent any danger.

With such a number of black-armored army,

what I would like to know is

what His Highness is planning to do

with the army in the capital.

My bad.

It's my fault.

I instructed the Crown Prince to make the arrangements.

So what do you think

I'm up to?

Your Majesty.

This is not a matter to be taken lightly.

Please think twice, Your Majesty.

- Please think twice, Your Majesty. - Please think twice, Your Majesty.

I didn't take it lightly.

If you can all have

some of your personal wealth,

is it

wrong for me to have

my own people?

Let's not mention this matter again.

I believe

the most important thing at this moment

is the safety of Princess Hua.

Tell me.

If anything happens to her,

how should I explain to General Hua?

All right.

That's all for now.

I've told you so many times,

but you just wouldn't listen.

It just went in one ear

and out the other.

Do you understand

my efforts?

If I hadn't covered for you,

how would you have explained to the officials?

Also,

why did you...

Enough.

I just hope you don't

get into any more trouble.

Father.

If you are not satisfied

with what I have done,

how about you taking over?

Is that how you

admit your mistakes?

Tell me.

Why did you deploy

all the black-armored army?

It was a matter of great urgency.

If we couldn't even

protect a lady,

the glory and peace of our state

might only

be superficial.

You...

Father.

I'm frustrated, too.

I know that it takes a lot of time

to raise an army,

but this time

we've suffered a lot of losses.

I may not even be able to

get married.

Then you should find a wife.

Grand Preceptor Du's granddaughter

seems nice to me,

but you don't like her.

Forget it.

I don't want to marry someone

and leave her in the harem,

only to be ended up like my mother.

If I were to marry,

either I or she

should be strong enough.

Then you should get married quickly.

I'm afraid I don't have

much time...

Forget it.

You won't agree

to anything I say anyway.

The knots in your heart...

I know very well.

(Minister's Mansion)

(Grand Preceptor Du's granddaughter) Miss, welcome.

(Du Xiuying)

Thank you, Uncle Wang.

Xiuying.

Don't you usually

stay at home?

Why did you come to see me today?

I've been studying behind closed doors.

I heard that

you saved Princess Hua a couple of days ago.

I wonder if you were hurt.

So I came to see you today.

Are you all right?

Xiuying.

You're the first person

to ask me if I'm all right.

Seeing you're so lively,

I assume you're fine.

I'm relieved then.

I'm glad you're fine.

Did you tell her?

(Yun Han) I'm with you every day.

Who is this?

Xiuying.

This is mine.

My father has been trying to

pick a husband for me.

So I brought it here for Minmin to review it.

Wenyin.

You can't choose a husband

just by his looks.

It's useless.

You will have a hard time in the future.

No.

He's talented.

Great, then.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Princess Hua was invited

to come.

Your parents

want you to go over.

Hua Liuli?

I have a toothache.

Why so suddenly?

It's not like you're

as delicate as Hua Liuli.

If I say I have a toothache,

can I not go?

You should treat others with honesty.

Don't lie.

I'll go then.

You must go.

You are her saviour.

Why should you fear her?

You know what?

She must be displeased

by all the praise you've been

receiving in the capital lately.

She may have come with bad intentions.

How can Princess Hua

be so unreasonable?

Exactly.

Xiuying, listen.

You have to

teach her

core value in Confucianism,

and the virtues of women.

You have to stand up for us.

What?

No need, Xiuying.

Really.

She is...

Why not?

Just leave it to Xiuying.

Let's get going.

Xiuying, let's go.

- But... - Come on.

I have a headache.

(What kind of)

(a person is this Princess Hua?)

Come on.

So lovely.

- This pink - Hurry up.

matches what

I'm wearing today.

Princess Hua.

Jiamin has saved you for days

and you're only here now.

This is too much.

I'm sorry.

It's my fault.

No.

As you know,

I am not in good health.

I was traumatised

when I came back.

So I went home to rest for a few days.

I've been busy with the court

for the past two days.

I've managed to

spare some time today

to come and thank you.

Jiamin.

Are you blaming me?

Why should I?

What are you doing?

It's all right.

I am here.

They won't bully you.

You may not

be familiar with me.

My name is Du Xiuying,

Jiamin's cousin.

Just call me by name.

Nice to meet you, Sister Xiuying.

Don't call me sister.

You are from a great family.

I don't deserve it.

Did Jiamin

offend you

just now?

No.

Since Prince Hua is willing to visit me,

it means she has

no issue with me.

Naturally, I will treat Princess Hua

nicely.

That's great.

Jiamin.

I also brought you something delicious.

Yuan Wei.

This is

dried beef jerky

my father sent me

from Qinghan Prefecture.

Try it.

It's delicious.

Who would want this black

and dried food?

Me.

I like it.

Yummy.

It's delicious.

Take it.

Xiuying.

I'd like to have a word with Princess Hua.

Xiuying.

Look at this.

Why would she eat it?

Why are you here?

I really didn't reveal

your secret.

I came to thank you.

Otherwise, there will be

a lot of complaints

saying that the Hua family is not courteous.

You don't have to thank me.

I must.

You don't have to.

Then I'll send you some more

dried beef jerky.

No, thanks.

I'll treat you to milk tea.

You don't have

to queue up.

Don't make me gain any more weight.

Princess Hua is a sweet

and lovely person.

Why did you

describe her as

a disgusting,

rude and arrogant lady?

She...

She just bullied us every day.

I'll bring you to Jinling Garden.

Jinling Garden?

It's a place

that many people like.

Nonsense.

I've never been there.

Jiamin.

What do you mean?

Can't you

just accept

my gratitude to you?

Then I will...

She'll go.

Jiamin.

Don't let others down.

I...

Xiuying.

Why don't you go with us?

No.

She doesn't usually go out.

All right.

Since so many people like it there,

I couldn't miss it either.

Thank you for inviting me.

Come on. Let's go now.

You know what?

- Jinling Garden is a nice place. - This...

Just put it down.

Let's go.

Minister Tian.

I heard that your daughter, Princess Jiamin,

has recently become

very close to Princess Hua.

My daughter saved Princess Hua.

She had no choice.

Life is important.

In order to survive,

she had to get on the good side of Princess Hua

to gain insight.

Yes.

(Yunzhong Hall)

Settle those fallen spies

as soon as possible.

Also,

this is a compassionate offer to their families.

Regarding the spies,

it is my fault.

Please punish me.

Please rise.

Yun Han.

I never doubted you.

Never in this life.

In this world, there are day and night,

and there are gain and loss.

Not everything will go as planned.

Since I have entrusted you with this matter,

I shall bear

the consequences that may follow.

Get up.

We need

to think about

what went wrong this time.

Your Highness.

Young Master.

Princess Jiamin and Princess Hua

are outside now.

They said

they want to hear you perform.

(What a bad timing.)

This is the guest room

that Young Master Yun has arranged for you.

Come on in

and wait here.

Young Master Yun will be here soon.

Wenyin.

Is Young Master Yun really

the one you're going to marry?

You didn't lie to me, did you?

That's not it, Xiuying.

Many people

want to marry him.

So I wasn't exactly lying to you.

Right, Jiamin?

Jiamin.

That portrait is yours, right?

You are a grown-up.

You can't keep coming

to a place like this

to have fun.

It's inappropriate.

You've mistaken. It was Princess Hua...

It was me.

My bad.

It had nothing to do with others.

Since you've come all this way,

- He is Yun Han. - why don't you listen to a melody?

Sit down.

Xiuying, have a seat.

(Since they want to)

(hear you play a melody,)

(just go along with them.)

(They are mostly vulgar.)

(They won't even notice)

(if I make a mistake.)

What's wrong, Xiuying?

Was it not good?

I'm sorry.

I couldn't

enjoy the music.

I should leave first.

Xiuying.

Xiuying, he played so well.

Especially the last few notes.

I was mesmerised.

I heard that this melody

was created by Yun Han himself.

Amazing.

You're being perfunctory.

So annoying.

Bravo.

You played very well.

Young Master Yun Han.

Why don't you play us

one more of your pieces?

(Could any of them)

(actually appreciate it?)

(This is)

(a much better piece than the previous one.)

(I wonder why.)

Ladies.

I'm going to get us some

delicious snacks.

Excuse me, may I know...

(Jingxin Hall)

He just ignored me.

Princess Hua.

Your Highness.

I didn't expect you

to be in Jinling Garden.

I think I remember

your promise to me.

Your Highness.

I came here today

to visit Princess Jiamin

and thank her for saving my life.

Since

she wanted to come here so badly,

I came along.

As you know,

I don't have many friends

since I've been in the capital.

So I was reluctant to say no.

Since you've put it that way,

I think you're right.

I get it.

However,

Jinling Garden

will be closed for a while.

Is it because of me?

(That's not exactly wrong.)

Soon,

the envoys

will arrive in our state.

If they

misunderstand that our people

only indulge in pleasures,

won't it bring disgrace to our state?

You got a point.

Besides, you own

this Jinling Garden.

It's good to give it a rest.

Did you get it?

Would you

rather

I didn't know?

(Forget it.)

(I can't fool her anyway.)

Forget it.

I didn't intend to hide it either.

(He's quite frank.)

Your Highness.

I snuck out

actually

to find you.

I didn't expect to meet you here.

I swear.

What I just said

is true.

(She is sharp-witted.)

Then would you

like to join me for a cup of tea?

(Great.)

What is this Hua Liuli up to again?

Where has she been sneaking off to?

Greetings, Your Highness.

The Supreme Court is having a routine inspection.

The two of you should not stay here.

Princess Jiamin.

You should go back.

So annoying.

(Where have they all gone?)

(Why haven't they come back?

All of you, come out

to be examined.

Don't miss

a single corner.

(Investigating Jinling Garden at this time?)

(Could Yun Han's identity)

(have been exposed?)

Young Master.

I'll go out and see

what's going on.

No.

I...

I can't be found by them.

(What should I do)

(if grandfather finds out?)

Lady Du.

As the granddaughter of Grand Preceptor Du

and the most gifted lady in the capital,

you must have

never set foot in a place

like this music workshop.

You're afraid you'll be scolded by your family

if word gets out.

How do you know who I am?

Don't forget this room.

Check it out.

A person should be open and honest.

Now that I'm here,

I should bear the consequences.

Wait, Lady Du.

I'll take you to a place

where no one will find out

your whereabouts today.

Please come in.

I apologise.

Thank you, Young Master Yun.

Are you trying to say that

we should not have direct contact with each other?

I...

You should

be more careful.

Otherwise, I will

hold you again.

(I didn't expect to find)

(a place like this in Jinling Garden.)

- Greetings, Your Highness. - Greetings, Your Highness.

Du...

Yes?

Where are the two people

who were with us?

Don't worry.

The two ladies

have gone on their own.

After all, the guests here

are all of high status.

We dare not be rude.

Yes.

How come they leave on their own?

Maybe

they are close.

But they've just known each other.

So annoying.

Will it really be all right??

His Highness said not to worry.

I didn't dare ask further.

Let's go.

If they really find out

something in Jinling Garden,

will it really be shut down?

I don't think so.

This is the biggest music workshop in the capital.

If this place were to shut down,

it would be a waste.

But as I was coming,

I overheard

that this place will be turned into

a gathering place

for envoys in anticipation of

the meeting.

A gathering place for the envoys?

Yes.

They also hired

many musicians from outside the region

to ease

the homesickness of the envoys.

Lady Du.

Please.

Have a seat.

Lady Du.

Do you have any prejudice

against Jinling Garden?

I...

I...

I want to apologise to you.

I've heard rumours about Jinling Garden.

So I do have a prejudice against this place.

Later on, I heard you play the melody

and make a few mistakes.

I thought you were a fraud,

but when I heard it again,

I realised that you might have

done it on purpose.

I was being narrow-minded.

Please forgive me.

Jinling Garden

is a really elegant place.

Well,

not exactly.

Lady Du.

I'll see you out.

Your family

may be worried.

Thank you, Young Master Yun.

Please.

Lady Du.

If you don't mind,

I'd like to play another melody for you.

Since you know music,

I will never make a mistake again.

Thank you, Your Highness.

So?

It's sweet.

You've been

looking around.

Have you found anything?

I'll take a wild guess then.

Jinling Garden

is actually your

information monitoring facility.

All musicians

are trained

to gather the Intel.

The last time

Princess Jiamin and I disappeared,

this must have been

the first place you went.

Also, you told me

that this place

will be open to the envoys.

You are very far-sighted.

You've found out

all my secrets.

This is nothing.

I am

on your side anyway.

Your Highness.

Can you also

share the information you obtained

with me, the Ceremonial Officer?

Sure.

Your Highness.

It's time for me to go back.

The ladies are waiting for me.

I'll see you off.

No.

I can leave on my own.

Your Highness.

We have a long time to come.

(A long time to come?)

(Taoran Hall)

Xiuying.

Princess Hua.

Why did you come out?

Just now,

many officials came.

I got panicked and wandered off.

Then I ended up here.

Yun Han is out, too.

I see.

You were together.

No.

I was in a panic

and worried that my family would be furious

if they found out I was here.

So I asked for his help.

In fact,

I was also

prejudiced.

I will explain it all to

my grandfather at home.

It was my own idea.

Fine.

I don't know

or see anything.

Well,

now that you've finished chatting,

can we go back?

I'll send you back.

I misunderstood

your kindness.

I apologise.

My family is strict.

So I will stay home to study.

After today,

I think I'll never see you again.

Thank you again for your help.

Goodbye.

(Taoran Hall)

Your Highness.

Why did you bring her into that room?

Please rest assured, Your Highness.

She didn't

find out anything.

Besides, the situation was pressing.

I should not interfere

you and Princess Hua.

You got a point.

By the way,

if Lady Du were to choose a husband,

which young man would she choose?

Exactly me.

Would you dare to marry her?

I received a tip-off.

He Yuanting, the second prince of Jinpo

was spotted in the capital.

This is a very serious matter.

I'm afraid I'll need to

find it out personally.

Be careful.

Yes, Your Highness.

(He Yuanting?)

(What is he doing in the capital?)

(What really happened)

(between him and Liuli?)

Jiamin and Wenyin went back by themselves.

I had no choice

but to trouble Young Master Yun.

Xiuying.

Why did you just tell Yun Han

that you'd never see each other again?

The capital is a small place.

Why can't you see other again?

I won't visit

Jinling Garden again.

Isn't that a place

you can go at will?

Our lives

are full of desires.

We can't just pursue fun.

Fine.

Since you insist,

then you don't have to go there.

By the way,

this is the dried beef jerky

my father brought me

from the border.

This is nothing like

the one from the capital.

It's delicious.

Try it.

Thank you, Liuli.

Liuli.

You must be lonely

in the capital.

Du.

You are so kind.

(Blossoming Wealth)

(Hua Mansion)

I'm fine.

Thank you

for giving me a lift.

No problem.

Liuli.

You must behave yourself.

What if you hurt yourself

running around like that?

You are not in good health.

I got it.

Du.

It's getting late.

You should hurry home.

I'll see you next time.

My family is very strict.

It may be difficult

to get a chance like this again.

However,

I would love to have tea

and talk with you again.

It's a deal then.

Why isn't she back yet?

Yuan Wei.

Miss.

You are finally back.

Why are you looking so flustered?

A letter from your parents.

They're coming back.

Really?

(To Hua Liuli)

I have good news.

My parents

are coming home.

So I'll need you

to clean up the yard today.

Get started.

All right. Let's go.

- Cut it into the shape of a heart. - Be careful.

Be careful.

Don't worry.

That plaque

needs to be wiped.

Yuan Wei.

You can put the military books

right over there.

Then get some pots of flowers

and put them there.

What else?

Let's get some more

paintings as well.

- Okay. Let's go. - Let's go.

(Ambitious)

(My dear daughter,)

(I miss you.)

(How are you doing in the capital?)

(When you are away,)

(your mother keeps lecturing me every day.)

(How I wish you are here)

(to speak for me.)

(I really miss you.)

(Hua Liuli.)

(I have nothing else to say.)

(Did you)

(make any trouble in the capital?)

(Did you humiliate our family?)

(Did you offend others?)

(And did you remember)

(our advice to you?)

(If you've done something wrong,)

(pray for yourself)

(because when I get there,)

(I'll punish you severely.)

♪How many times will you fall for someone♪

♪Sitting alone at the window with tears♪

As I watched the plum blossoms at night,

I thought I saw you by the window.

♪The clouds have the shadow of the shy moon♪

He's so poetic.

♪Looking back, waiting♪

♪Be with you forever♪

(This is where)

(the men who kidnapped Hua Liuli)

(and Princess Jiamin were killed.)

(The sword mark is inches deep.)

(Such a fierce move.)

Young Master Yun Han.

How are you doing?

Ten years ago,

there was a battle called

the Battle of Yuncang Ridge.

I wonder if you have ever heard of it.

What does it have to do with me?

It was only a few years afterwards

that I came to my senses.

In that battle,

the State of Jin suffered great damage

and Jinpo was also shattered.

So it was a toss-up.

I've looked deeper

and found a very interesting man

who is so ambitious

that he could hurt the foundations

of two states with a single battle.

What are you trying to say,

the second prince of Jinpo?

(Pretentious Hour)

Mother.

I've heard that both Princess Jiamin

and Princess Hua have been rescued.

It was a shocking accident.

I also heard

that it was Princess Jiamin who saved Princess Hua

with her martial arts skills.

How exactly did she save her

with such awkward skills?

I guess no one but her parents

would believe it.

Exactly.

As the saying goes,

you can't judge a book by its cover.

Do you also believe it?

Don't you find it strange?

It's indeed kind of weird.

I got it.

Jiamin must have

worked so hard

to get a compliment from me.

Since I didn't compliment her,

she got upset and left.

Mother.

Do you agree with me?

You are always right.

♪A new song is played by my fingers♪

♪I can't talk or sleep under the moon♪

♪I'm missing someone walking around the pavilion♪

♪I can hardly tell anyone♪

♪Who will be in this mortal♪

♪Know my heart and how I cry without showing anyone♪

♪The memory has gone♪

♪Whose face is showing in my dream♪

♪How many times do I need to go through this♪

♪Crying alone in front of the window♪

♪Hearing the rain last night♪

♪But my heart will not change♪

♪The clouds are being covered by the shadow of the moon♪

♪Who is rolling up the sleeve with the wind♪

♪Not worried about the grudges but for the ones not around♪

♪Telling my sorrowfulness in Fengyi Pavilion♪

♪But it's a shame a few autumns have passed♪

♪It's hard to balance between the world and the one we love♪

♪The clouds are being covered by the shadow of the moon♪

♪I'm waiting while turning back♪

♪I sighed as the old days are no longer here anymore♪

♪How many worries are there♪

♪How many of us can grow old together♪

♪I wish you can have the world and the one you love♪

♪I wish you can have the world and the one you love♪