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♪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 19=

When the empress of Changlong Emperor caused political chaos,

violence and bloodsheds happened in the State of Jin.

Even Crown Prince's mother

could not escape it.

I

rescued you.

I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt,

but you must remember

who

your real master is

and who

decides your fate.

Yes.

(Jinpo)

General A'Wa.

Your Highness.

I knew you'd come to save me.

The State of Jin kept their promise

of the prisoner exchange.

They released you immediately after the negotiations.

How was life in the prison?

You seem

to have put on weight.

That's because

you'd been

supporting me.

So, they wouldn't

do anything against me,

but sadly,

my cellmate

who was still young

was killed by them.

What a poor guy!

I don't care about others.

I'm glad that you're fine.

Since you're here,

let me share with you

a piece of good news.

After all the time spent,

I have finally found the person.

Your Highness,

if you want to win in the negotiations,

you can't depend only

on words.

Hua Yingting and Wei Mingyue

have returned to the capital.

Only the eldest son of the Hua family

is guarding Qinghan Prefecture.

The border is now unguarded.

If we can get the border defence map

and strike when

they drop their guard,

then it means you will have total

control over the treaty condition,

right?

The border defence map…

Normally, when returning to the capital,

the general in charge of guarding the border

will have to bring the map back to report to the Emperor.

If the intelligence was correct,

the map

is still in Hua Mansion.

It's not difficult to access Hua Mansion.

It's only a matter of how wary

the Hua family is of me.

To find and steal the map

will probably be time-consuming.

Don't worry about that, Your Highness.

I'll find out and inform you

about the location soonest possible.

You just need to

wait at Hua Mansion.

Your Highness,

you told me in the prison that

we had to use emotions,

but what you've just said

sounds more serious.

To handle the State of Jin,

I'm willing to sacrifice.

It's no big deal.

Your Highness,

you're noble!

It's no big deal.

You're so noble!

It's all right.

Your Highness,

did you drink a lot with He Yuanting?

He got so drunk.

Was I awesome?

Of course.

He was driving me mad

during the negotiations.

I wish I could beat him

until he conceded.

Inter-state affairs

aren't that easy.

Princess,

you've done well.

Don't obsess about it.

By the way,

I have a present for you.

What sort of present is it?

I need time to prepare it.

So, not now.

Attend the imperial court.

Being late is okay for me,

but not you.

Latecomers face punishment.

The Second Prince of Jinpo,

who is leading his team of emissaries,

feels anxious about

the negotiations

and wishes to express his concerns in person.

Summon him.

Summon the Second Prince of Jinpo.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Formality exempted.

Second Prince, regarding the negotiations,

what's your concern?

I appreciate your wisdom, Your Majesty.

The State of Jin achieved great victory in the battle.

Jinpo concedes defeat.

To build a good relationship between the two states,

I have a request that

I hope you can grant.

Go ahead.

For your information, Your Majesty,

during the battle,

Princess Hua

and I had met for a few times.

Since then,

I've been

missing Princess Hua.

Second Prince,

you're talking about the past

in the imperial court meeting.

What's your intention?

I must express sincerely

what I think

to His Majesty.

Your Majesty, I hope that

you can grant my request.

I don't understand.

What is the request

you're making?

A marriage alliance has always

encouraged good ties between two states.

Therefore,

I, the Second Prince of Jinpo,

would love to marry

Princess Hua

for long-term mutual benefits.

(What is He Yuanting)

(plotting this time?)

The State of Jin won the battle.

Why do we need a marriage alliance?

Calm down, Your Highness.

I'm not asking to

marry off Princess Hua to Jinpo.

Instead, I want to be married off

to the State of Jin.

Conventionally, princesses are married off to another state.

Now you're trying to be married

off to the State of Jin as a prince.

Your Majesty,

Grand Preceptor places great

importance on the negotiations.

He has said that

the state and the people

are more important than personal interests.

I've also heard about the past

relationship between Princess Hua and Second Prince.

If Second Prince is willing

to be married off to the State of Jin,

the two states will benefit

greatly in the long run.

Your Majesty,

for the benefits of every party,

please grant the request.

We agree.

Your Majesty,

when one proposes a marriage alliance,

must the other party

agree to the proposal?

The State of Jin

has never forced anyone.

Although

the state should be prioritised,

to me,

personal interests

are important to the civilians, too.

Are you willing

to marry him or not?

I am willing.

Second Prince, a marriage alliance

is a huge celebration.

I remember that, conventionally,

the proposal comes with

some conditions.

So, could you agree to the term

that the boundary of Qinghan steppe

will be receded

and two walled and moated cities

will be returned to us?

Besides,

your proposal

must have resulted from

deep consideration.

May I ask

if the gifts are prepared?

(Beat him at his own game.)

(Turn the tables on him.)

(Excellent!)

If I remember correctly,

Princess Hua's brother

must pass the official examinations.

Hence,

we shall resume discussions

after the examinations.

Dismiss.

Dismiss.

Long live the Emperor!

Yuanhao and Yuansu.

What do you think about

He Yuanting's marriage

into the Hua family?

Father,

He Yuanting is cunning and ambitious.

You can't grant the marriage.

He Yuanting indeed has

good taste

for liking

the fiancée you chose

for me.

Yuanhao,

are you still

thinking about Princess Hua?

No.

I'm just praising

He Yuanting's taste.

I'm also telling father

that I'm in love

with someone else.

Father, you don't have to

worry about me and Princess Hua.

Since you understand,

let's stop talking about it.

Of course I understand.

I understand it better than anyone else.

Father,

excuse me.

Father,

He Yuanting must be after something

and that his plan

needs to start with Liuli.

I don't accept the marriage.

I don't like it either.

Since you understand,

why are you worried?

Princess Hua

was calm

and we clicked well.

She was so calm that

I got a bit panicky.

He Yuanting's proposal of the marriage alliance

is nonsense!

Luckily His Majesty

respected sister's opinion

and didn't grant his absurd request!

If he agreed,

I'd go all out

to confront him at the palace.

My dear,

calm down.

It's not decided yet.

Father and mother,

He Yuanting proposed the marriage

amidst the suspended negotiations.

He must be planning something.

You mean…

I think

we shall

trap him.

Let's see what he's

up to.

General and Madam.

Second Prince of Jinpo is here and he asks to see you.

Good timing.

I'll let him in

and confront him!

Brother,

he must be well-prepared.

Let me deal with him.

Why are they not here

to receive us?

I think

they're hiding something.

I'm feeling

anxious.

Take things as they come.

What do you mean?

Try to find out

the structure of Hua mansion.

Find out as much as possible.

Look for the likeliest place where

the border defence map is kept.

I'll stay here.

During the imperial court meeting,

I accepted the marriage proposal,

but he said

the matter was important and it needed further discussion.

Clearly, his main intention

wasn't the marriage.

He just wanted to buy time.

Is he trying to trick us?

The negotiations have come to an awkward situation.

He's trying to

steer it right.

So, right now, we

need to

find out

what he wants.

Whatever.

We'll handle anything on the fly.

I don't want to think too much.

Let's cook the soup.

(Full Recipe of Ten-Herb Soup)

Where could it be?

What are you doing?

I…

I'm looking for the toilet.

You're looking the wrong way.

It's there.

I see. Thank you.

(Hua Mansion)

(Hasn't Crown Prince)

(received my message?)

Your Highness.

How long has

He Yuanting been here?

It's been around 15 minutes.

Jihuai, follow me.

Your Highness,

don't be angry.

Changkong, don't worry.

I know what to do.

It's not here.

Brother.

Brother.

I'm going now.

Brother!

I'll miss you!

Your Highness,

I shall go first.

You…

Stop!

Stop!

Liar! Stop!

Stop!

- Stop! - My goodness!

Okay!

- I can't do this anymore. - You're such a big liar!

I treated you sincerely

like a real brother.

The first thing I did after leaving prison

was asking Second Prince where you were buried

so that I could burn hell money for you.

I never thought

you'd trick me!

Take it easy.

Come on.

I want to be friends, too,

okay?

Unfortunately,

we're from two opposing states.

We obey different kings, don't we?

Say no more!

Be understanding.

You, the people of Jin, stink!

Hua Liuli is a good example

as she cheated Second Prince.

I treated you like a brother,

but you manipulated me.

By the way,

did you tell anyone

everything I told you

in the prison?

Of course.

No way!

I did.

I'll kill you!

Your Highness,

you seem thick-skinned

for always sticking around.

For the sake of love,

it's normal

to be criticised and scorned.

The soup is ready.

Your Highness,

what brought you here?

Second Prince of Jinpo is let in.

What about me?

Of course you're welcome.

I've told you that

you're our important guest.

Send for my second elder brother.

Sure.

Your Highnesses,

let's go.

I think both our guests

should enjoy

the soup first.

(Jin people's table manners)

(seem weird.)

(Is this soup)

(drinkable?)

So?

How's the taste?

Nice.

Even the royal chef

can't beat your cooking.

This is for you.

You did it on purpose.

Not really.

I heard that

He Yuanting wanted to stay.

So I added a few more

ingredients to the soup.

I never thought you…

Sorry for that.

Let's meet at midnight

at the same old place.

(Jinpo)

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

I'm sorry.

I've committed treason.

How so?

I didn't know

my cellmate

was from the State of Jin.

I even treated him like my brother.

General A'Wa,

calm down.

You were tricked.

You didn't intend to do it.

That's right.

Think carefully.

What did you say to him?

I think I said a lot.

I told him about your hobbies,

your character,

what you did when you were little

and what scared you.

Will he

use what you're scared of

against you?

Also,

you're scared of Hua Liuli, right?

Will it affect

our plan?

You…

This…

So will it or will it not?

What's that smell?

Princess Hua,

Junior Secretary Pei, where's Crown Prince?

Crown Prince

is waiting for you in the woods ahead.

You can go there alone.

Yuan Wei,

we'd better stay

and wait here.

Who would want to stay with you?

I want to accompany Ms. Hua.

Crown Prince gave the order.

♪A new song around fingertips♪

♪Wordless and sleepless under the moon♪

♪How many times have I thought about it while wandering at the pavilion♪

♪It's hard to say even when you see no storm♪

♪Who is on this human world♪

♪Who knows what's behind my tears♪

♪A memory that has gone by♪

♪Whose face appears in dream♪

Your Highness.

You're here.

♪Sitting alone at the window with tears♪

Did you decorate the place?

♪But this heart remains the same♪

Liuli,

I have something to tell you.

When I was little,

I always read repeatedly

the letters you wrote me.

I felt warm reading them.

They brightened up

my life.

Then I felt that

you were a faraway friend

keeping me company.

After seeing you,

I suddenly felt that

besides peace,

an important person

was waiting

for my protection.

When I first arrived in the capital,

why did you cause me so many problems?

I'm sorry.

I had seen so much trickery

in the capital

that I forgot about

the ray of hope you gave me.

I won't suspect you anymore.

However, I think

the capital is a good place.

Really?

When Princess Jiamin and I

were kidnapped,

I saw you

suddenly appearing outside the city.

I realised that

there was someone

in the capital

willing to go all out

to look for me.

Since then, you've been protecting me.

I'm very touched.

I never thought that you'd

change to become

who you are now, just for me.

I never thought

you'd decorate the place for me.

Come here.

Hurry up.

It's a heart shape.

I told you

we had better wait.

You didn't tell me why.

It's getting more and more interesting.

Yuan Wei, here.

It's all right. Take another one.

I don't want it.

Lower your voice.

Next.

I…

I know, right?

I…

Your Highness,

I like it.

Really?

Look, Liuli.

There's something else for you.

Look at the tree.

Besides the lanterns,

there's something unique that

I specially prepared for you.

Is it this one?

(Ji Liu Yong Jin. Hua Hao Yue Yuan) [*Stay in Jin forever. Love blossoms.]

Ji Liu Yong Jin. Hua Hao Yue Yuan.

Our names are engraved

on the jade pendants.

Choose one.

Is it a must to choose?

You wouldn't dare to say no.

I'll take this one

because

my name is on it.

Do you know

what the choice

means?

Doesn't it…

It's raining.

It's raining.

Such heavy rain!

What are we going to do?

Oh, no!

Oh, no!

Why?

It's raining and

they're still there.

They are not done yet.

They are not done yet.

♪A new song around fingertips♪

I have a lot more to tell you.

Your Highness,

say no more.

I get it.

Do you?

♪The clouds have the shadow of the shy moon♪

What…

Keep quiet.

♪Sighing that the shadows of the past do notreflect the sorrows of the present♪

♪Why there are a thousand sorrows in the world♪

♪Going to grow silver hair when asked about something in mind♪

♪Be with you forever♪

Arrange them nicely.

Just put them on the cart.

That was so enviable.

How I wish

someone could do

that for me.

Brother,

give it to me.

Thanks.

Yuan Wei,

if you like it,

you can have it.

Are you serious?

Is anyone else there?

Finally, we can go home and sleep.

Wait for me, brother.

Pei Jihuai!

(Grand Ambition)

Miss.

Yuan Wei,

look.

Look at the little hearts.

Am I not awesome?

I have made

Crown Prince fall

for me.

Of course.

You're Princess Hua after all.

Yuan Wei,

something is wrong with you.

What happened?

It's…

Forget it.

Compared to the Hua family's problems,

it doesn't matter.

Is it because of Pei…

No!

Nothing has happened.

Miss, don't think too much.

Rest early.

(Hua)

(Hua Mansion)

He Yuanting?

What happened to you?

My house is burnt down.

I have nowhere else to go.

I can only seek shelter with you.

With me?

Since I met you when I was kidnapped,

you've been in the State of Jin for long, right?

I don't believe that

you can't find shelter elsewhere.

I really

don't know anyone

in the State of Jin

except you.

You're Ceremonial Officer.

Longjin Street is also nearby.

Of course

I should seek shelter with you.

Bye.

One last thing.

I can forget

that you cheated me,

but when we were in Qinghan Prefecture,

you promised to

offer shelter

if I had

nowhere to go.

(If you face any problem someday, I'll try my best to help you.)

(You'll agree for sure.)

My daughter,

is that true?

Father,

he made it up.

It doesn't count.

It doesn't count but

you're Ceremonial Officer.

You have to deal with it.

That's right.

He is

making a scene

and doesn't want to leave.

If we don't accept him,

it won't feel right.

Father,

what have we done wrong?

He…

He's doing this on purpose.

Miss.

He set fire

to his residence.

(Are you trying to win me over?)

(You've overestimated yourself.)

He Yuanting,

you're ruthless.

You're using my position as Ceremonial Officer

to threaten me with

false claims.

I shall ask you again.

Are you

sure that you

want to live in Hua Mansion?

Yes, I am.

The house is very small.

My second elder brother is preparing for examinations.

He mustn't be disturbed.

You'll stay here.

Your offer of shelter

has helped me a great deal.

I'll have someone

to tidy up the courtyard.

Your Highness,

Don't try

anything stupid here.

What are you talking about, Princess Hua?

I can't thank you enough.

Excuse me.

Miss,

shall we get Song

to spy on him?

This annoying guy not only

wants a marriage alliance,

but is also seeking shelter here.

What is he trying to do?

He's doing all that for you.

It's my fault.

I blame it on my charm.

I have to take good care of

my appearance and body.

I need to get some rest.

Song, spy on him.

No problem.

(Since she lets me stay,)

(I won't leave so easily.)

(Things are close at hand.)

(This time,)

(what I want)

(should be closer to me.)

Sir,

I've settled down by myself.

Why don't you attend to other duties?

You're our important guest.

I'm guarding the room outside.

In case you need anything,

just call out to me.

I'll think about it.

(Judging by the tight security,)

(the border defence map must be in Hua Mansion.)

(As long as I get it,)

(Jinpo)

(will probably win in the negotiations.)

Nothing.

Thank you

for your help.

Coincidentally,

I'm

marrying Princess Hua soon.

This is a good chance

for me to greet and serve you

and help out with the chores

so that I can familiarise myself

with the wonderful family.

You…

Your Highness,

the marriage alliance

isn't crystallised yet.

I believe that

it will happen soon.

Excuse me, I shall make a move.

My goodness.

My goodness.

He's insane.

He has too much thoughts

on his mind. That's all.

Since Liuli has let him in,

we shall see

what he's trying to do.

(General Wei, I've heard that you're skilled in martial arts.)

(I'll learn a thing or two from you.)

Please stop!

(He's challenging my mother.)

(He'll embarrass himself.)

(Is the border defence map)

(possibly kept hidden here?)

Not bad.

Keep it up.

General.

Changkong,

stock for you.

Hold on!

Sister.

Are you tired so soon?

Faster.

Why are you running in smaller circles now?

You're not strolling!

Faster!

Dismiss!

(Hua)

(Hua) Great.

Let's rest.

(Why hasn't Prince Consort Xie)

(found out where)

(the border defence map is?)

(Anyway,)

(I've got familiar)

(with the mansion.)

(If I have to do find it on my own,)

(it won't take long.)

(Hua Mansion)

Your Highness!

Bad news!

Jin…

The Second Prince of Jinpo…

I know.

Do you?

Wait.

Aren't you angry,

Your Highness?

He Yuanting burnt down his own house,

didn't he?

Why should I be angry?

I know

his every move.

Is this

the most expensive fruit in the capital?

Try some.

Not bad.

Yun Han,

you've been

splurging recently.

I must investigate you when I'm free.

(It's quite sweet.)

(Yuan Wei will like it.)

Is there anything else?

No.

You're wise, Your Highness.

but

I think Second Prince

is up to something.

Look,

he's hoping for

the marriage alliance and

has suddenly moved into Hua Mansion.

He's not even worried about any misunderstanding.

What do you mean?

He has

moved all his stuff

to Hua Mansion.

Why didn't you say that earlier?

I thought you said…

Wait for me.

Your Highness!

(Pretentious Hour)

Squat down.

Squat down, everyone.

This looks better.

Where's Xian'er?

Xian'er.

Why are you there?

Swap places with Liu.

Your Highness, have some tea.

Jihuai,

look.

Does the whole formation

create an unprecedented

sense of romance, elegance

and nobility?

Offer your opinion

and ideas.

Check if any adjustment is needed.

Your Highness,

can I really do that?

Of course.

We've always been close.

Let's be honest with each other.

I'll say it then.

Look,

the extra performer there makes

the formation squarish.

The other side doesn't look round

without a performer.

However, it still looks good.

Your Highness, all works

created by you

are perfect.

Your Highness,

what does the formation mean?

Can't you see?

It means Hua Hao Yue Yuan. [*Love blossoms.]

Hua Hao Yue Yuan?

I see.

Yuan [*round].

It's squarish here.

It's yuan [*round] there.

Wonderful.

♪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♪