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[The Blooms at RUYI Pavilion]

[Episode 23]

-My lady. -My lady.

-My lady. -My lady.

Mr Ge.

Please take care of His Highness.

My lady.

My lady.

His Highness was not afflicted with cold toxin.

And that's what happened.

Consort Shu and the Emperor

were worried about your love towards His Highness.

Hence,

they came up with this plan.

Mother and Mr Ge lied to you.

Aren't you angry?

I'm not angry.

I'm so happy that you're alive.

Why should I be angry?

But I'm angry.

How dare you

lie to my concubine

without my permission.

Nanny Yan.

Return to the palace tomorrow.

Yes, Your Highness.

Ge Chuan.

You're in charge of

cleaning the night soil this month.

Yes, Your Highness.

Mr Ge had your best interests at heart.

Stop pleading for him.

A life for a life?

How can you

come up with such an idea?

If you die,

what am I going to do?

Waking up

and finding you gone.

Do you know

how that would make me feel?

I once had many plans for the future.

I wanted to reopen Ruyi Pavilion.

Be filial to my parents.

Watch my sister get married.

Watch my brother grow up.

But now it seems

these dreams won't come true

without you by my side.

So I really wanted you to live.

Do you think I won't be angry anymore

if you say that?

All this while,

have you been hiding anything from me?

You think I'm doing this

to repay you for not marrying a wife?

More than that.

You brought me tonic soup at night,

wanting to sleep with me.

Trying to get me drunk.

Well?

Are you hoping to have

a child with me?

[Letter of Resumption of Business]

A letter of resumption for Ruyi Pavilion?

Ruyi Pavilion had to be closed down temporarily

due to the murder investigation.

But now, it can be reopened.

Are you allowing me to run Ruyi Pavilion?

Running Ruyi Pavilion is your prerogative.

Why do you need my permission?

I'm your concubine.

I should discuss everything with you.

I...

I'm the most obedient

and virtuous concubine

in this world, right?

When you reopen Ruyi Pavilion,

I'll send some guards to protect you.

Don't worry.

Alright.

Mother.

You came.

I didn't come earlier

because I had been busy.

Please forgive me.

It's alright.

Since you're busy,

you don't have to come here that often.

Mother.

I'm an unfilial son.

I've made you worry.

No.

Jin'er.

Will you...

Will you blame me for what I did?

Why would I blame you?

It's just that

lives were at stake.

Rong'er was really terrified this time.

Jin'er.

I now know how much you love each other.

From now onwards,

I wish you two a blissful

and lasting marriage.

Thank you, Mother.

Concubine Rong.

What brings you here?

Ruyi Pavilion will reopen soon.

I need some snacks to please my guests.

Try these Ruyi Dates.

Concubine Rong.

It would be auspicious

to have Ruyi Dates

during the reopening of Ruyi Pavilion.

Give me more of the dates then.

As well as some dried fruits and preserves.

Alright, no problem.

Since it's the reopening of Ruyi Pavilion,

we'll give them to you for free as a token of our good wishes.

Just remember to patronise Liangpin Snack Store.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

My lady.

I've packed what you wanted.

Great. Please send them to Ruyi Pavilion.

Alright.

Have a safe journey.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

Ruyi Pavilion was my master's sweat and blood.

It has been in Hengjing for 20 over years,

making flattering jewellery for women.

Although my master is no longer with us,

Ruyi Pavilion will still be operating.

Today, I vow to you

that Ruyi Pavilion

will continue to make jewellery for the masses.

That's great!

That's great!

Since Ruyi Pavilion is reopening,

there'll be a special discount

on all items for the next three days.

You're all welcome to take a look.

That's great!

-Come take a look! -Great!

Concubine Rong.

-Attend to the guest. -Congratulations!

I have brought more desserts from Liangpin Snack Store

to celebrate Ruyi Pavilion's grand reopening.

You're too kind.

Yuan.

Please attend to this gentleman.

-Alright. -I'll see you around.

Jin'er.

I called you here

for an important mission.

I will do my best.

Did you ever wonder

why I am conducting another trial

for the selection of Huxiao Camp's Valiant General?

Even to the extent of

organising a martial arts competition.

You're giving the younger generation

a chance to contribute to nation-building.

That's one of the reasons.

Most importantly,

it's because of the corruption in Huxiao Camp.

Huxiao Camp?

Huxiao Camp is responsible for protecting the capital.

It should run flawlessly.

I didn't expect

someone would line their pockets behind my back.

Who could do such a thing?

The leaders in Huxiao Camp have grown out of control.

Over the years,

I wasn't able to rectify the situation

because I was busy maintaining peace at the court.

Your return to the capital has hardened my resolve.

There's nothing I hate

more than corruption in the court.

But my spies found out that

someone in Huxiao Camp is smuggling weapons out of the capital.

That person is indeed brazen.

He must also be involved in

the army ration corruption case in Guanyan Town.

In my opinion,

in order for the thief to smuggle the weapons,

he must have contacts in the capital.

Moreover, he'd need to mix the weapons

with silverware and copperware

in order to smuggle them out.

In the capital,

the most frequently traded item

is copperware.

I think

we should begin our investigation

with the copperware shops.

I've chosen the right person for the job.

This important mission

shall be entrusted to you.

Yes, Father.

[Duke Cheng's Residence]

Wu Bai Qi?

He also participated in the martial arts competition?

Not only did he participate,

he even performed extraordinarily well

during the competition.

Wu Bai Qi

is your legitimate son.

You'll have to decide

what we should do with him.

Let me say one more thing.

If Wu Bai Qi joins Huxiao Camp,

it won't be easy for us

to carry out our plan.

Please bear in mind.

It seems the scam with Huxiao Camp

is no less lucrative than that with the Imperial Guards.

In all these years,

he has never treated me like a father.

He's just an unfilial son.

We shouldn't worry about him.

Just go for it.

Keep your eyes on the prize.

Why isn't Little Marquis here yet?

He is still training. He probably can't come.

Here you go, Mr Xu.

Thank you.

-Mr Ge. -Thank you, Ms Xuan.

Sister.

You seem to know Little Marquis very well.

Rong'er.

Stop talking nonsense.

Little Marquis wanted me

to personally pass to you

this invitation to the martial arts competition.

When he heard you'd become Ruyi Pavilion's bookkeeper,

Little Marquis was over the moon.

He said he will personally congratulate you

after the martial arts competition.

Thank you, Mr Ge.

Mr Ge.

How's Little Marquis doing?

Little Marquis

is doing very well.

But

he'd be even happier

knowing you're so concerned about him.

What's this?

Is this a token of love from His Highness?

How could he buy something this tacky?

Could it be

a gift from another woman to His Highness?

Father wanted to have dinner with me.

So I couldn't make it to Ruyi Pavilion.

You saw it?

Yes.

Tell me.

Did you buy this for me?

You don't like it?

Even hairpins from Ruyi Pavilion are more exquisite than this.

You wouldn't buy something like this for me.

Indeed, I didn't buy it for you.

I passed by a copperware shop today.

In the spur of the moment,

I decided to make a hairpin.

You made this?

I made it myself.

The shopkeeper asked me

who I am making it for.

I told him

it is for my wife.

But now it seems

she doesn't like it.

-Too bad. I have to throw it away. -No, no.

I love it so much!

It's so exquisite!

I'm glad you like it.

Why don't you sleep here tonight?

The martial arts competition is coming up.

I have many documents to review.

After I'm through with it,

I'll come back and sleep on the couch.

You should sleep on the bed.

I'll sleep on the inner side. You won't wake me up.

Alright.

After the competition,

let's go on a vacation.

You promise?

[Ju Shui Pavilion]

I didn't expect Marquis Xindu to be this bold.

We can indeed

make use of this.

Thank you for sending us this message so quickly.

I hope it is useful.

Of course it's useful.

But

you'd better not come here often during the day.

For urgent matters,

you may contact Wen Xing directly.

Yes.

I understand.

Please don't worry.

I'll be very careful.

I have no one else to depend on

except you.

I'll get going now.

Your Highness.

Duke Su is investigating you now.

What are you going to do?

I'll sort out

Ruyi Pavilion's problems myself.

I don't think so.

We are in the same boat now.

How will I know

you won't betray me

to save yourself?

Although profit is important to Ruyi Pavilion,

we value integrity too.

You underestimated Ruyi Pavilion.

You are a smart person.

You should know that high achievers are always wary of their weaknesses.

My weakness

is you.

And your weakness

is a certain someone.

You stay away from her.

I will.

As long as you keep our secret

and cooperate with me,

I will ensure her safety.

Her safety

is not up to you to decide.

But Farmer Ju Shui's reputation is.

If everyone finds out that Farmer Ju Shui

is not only from the royal family

but also has no regard for human lives...

No, Ms Liu. Please don't hurt him.

Go away, Yuan. This is none of your business.

Ms Liu.

I'm begging you.

Please let him go.

Yuan.

Have you any idea what you're doing?

Ms Liu.

I'm begging you.

Yuan.

Yuan.

Ms Liu.

Ms Liu.

Ms Liu.

Yuan.

Yuan.

This happened

because you wanted to save me.

It was an accident.

Mr Ju Shui.

Yuan.

From now on,

I'll protect you.

Ms Liu has a secret room.

Many secrets are kept within it.

If the room is discovered,

you could get into trouble.

If you trust me,

just leave everything to me.

Marquis Xindu dare lay his hands on Huxiao Camp's weapons?

He actually put his life on the line for profit.

You're right.

People die in pursuit of wealth,

birds die in pursuit of food.

Moreover, Marquis Xindu has always valued wealth more than life.

If Marquis Xindu wants to

keep his secret safe,

he'll want the Valiant General

to be someone from his side.

However,

the candidate most likely to be appointed as Valiant General

is Wu Bai Qi.

You mean Marquis Xindu

will try to harm Wu Bai Qi?

Good.

You're gathered here today

because you're the best warriors of Dayu.

I'm awed

and comforted by this view.

While the best scholar is hard to determine,

the best warrior can be decided through battle.

There'll only be one winner today.

I will appoint him as Valiant General.

He will possess the Seal of Huxiao Camp.

Huzzah! Huzzah!

Before we begin the martial arts competition,

there'll be a battle of arrows as usual.

Everyone's welcome to compete.

Huzzah! Huzzah!

Huzzah! Huzzah!

While the men compete,

the ladies will contribute as well.

These are floral bands.

Each lady will take one of them

and present it to the man of your choice

to wish him the best of luck.

Huzzah! Huzzah!

Huzzah! Huzzah!

Huzzah! Huzzah!

Duke Cheng.

I apologise.

You are...

Duke Huai.

Duke Cheng.

Princess Consort of Qingping.

Little Follower.

I hope you win.

Good luck!

Be careful.

Good luck!

Got it.

Your Highness.

Everyone in the palace has gone to Nanshan hunting ground.

Why are you here

moping about by yourself?

Why should I go?

I don't want to watch that lovey-dovey couple.

Since you no longer have feelings for Duke Su,

you should at least go out for a walk.

You might meet someone better.

Who says I don't have feelings for Duke Su?

As long as Fu Rong is not his wife,

I will not give up.

Duke Su.

I'll become your wife.

Lousy Fu Rong!

Lousy Fu Rong!

You're a bookkeeper now.

How could you make such a blunder?

What do you mean?

The floral band only has value if it's given to someone.

Holding it in your hand is a waste

and a blunder.

If you don't have anyone to give it to,

you can give it to me.

If you want a floral band,

I have one here.

Yes, I do want a floral band.

But

I only want hers.

I see.

Well, I hope you get what you want.

If you keep acting like this,

others might misunderstand.

Only others?

What about you?

Why not go all the way

and put it on my hand?

May you complete the trial safely.

You only want me

to safely complete the trial?

What's more important than your safety?

You're right. Don't worry. I'll be safe.

I haven't even married yet.

I mustn't get hurt.

Don't worry.

I'm not worried.

Keep your eyes on me.

Not on the others.

Reporting in.

Shi Cheng Wu shot a siskin.

Xu Jia shot a quail.

Not bad, young man.

Of course.

Duke Cheng shot a turtledove.

Wu Bai Qi shot a pigeon

clean through its breast.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You're not bad.

Reporting in.

Duke An shot a throstle

right in its neck.

Two throstles flying together.

One is dead.

The other is now alone.

Then I'll unite them.

Reporting in.

Duke Su shot a parrotbill,

piercing its beak.

First place.

Duke Su, Xu Jin,

for shooting a parrotbill

in its beak.

First runner up.

Duke An, Xu Ping,

for shooting a throstle

in its neck.

Second runner up.

Corporal of the Imperial Guards, Wu Bai Qi,

for shooting a pigeon

in its breast.

Come forth and claim your rewards.

-Thank you, Father. -Thank you, Your Majesty.

You're Wu Bai Qi?

Your Majesty.

Yes, I am.

Good.

Do well in the next part of the competition.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Greetings, my lady.

Why are you suddenly so formal?

That depends on

whether you're still my aunt

or Consort Duan.

What do you mean?

I happened to be busy the other day

when you wanted to enter the palace.

Aunt.

About Feng Lai Yi,

are you just going to let it be?

I saw that your heart wasn't in it,

so I took care of the business for you.

That's all.

I did it

in your best interest.

Was overriding my seal

and stealing from the shop

in my best interest as well?

Bai Qi.

Why are you

still so immature?

If it weren't for me,

Wardrobe Service wouldn't have engaged Feng Lai Yi for its services.

Girls all over the country

wouldn't have jumped on the bandwagon.

Instead of thanking me,

you're reprimanding me over a little pocket change.

Isn't that ridiculous?

Harsh words indeed,

my dear aunt.

If I cared about money,

would I have been so indifferent about Feng Lai Yi?

Would I have sent money

to the palace every month?

Who's the one

caring about pocket change now?

Wu Bai Qi.

Please know your place

and who you're talking to.

I'm not obligated to tell you

everything that goes on in Feng Lai Yi.

I have a competition to win.

I must go now.

Please do not get angry

for the sake of your health.

Little Marquis is usually so immature.

But today he looks rather impressive.

Don't talk nonsense.

Concubine Rong.

These are the honey date cakes from Duke An.

Little Follower is quite thoughtful.

Try some, Your Highness.

-Your Highness. -Try some?

Who gave this to you?

Duke An.

Do you want to try some?

I don't like sweet things.

More for me, then.

You're not to accept gifts

from other men.

I've asked around, Your Highness.

Our horse is the strongest one of all.

I'm confident that we will win.

We just need

to be wary of him.

Just keep an eye on them.

This time...

Wu Bai Qi.

Your Highness.

The competition is about to start.

Why do you look unsettled?

I'm thinking about the fastest way to reach the finishing line.

Speed may be important,

but safety is the priority.

Things are complicated in Huxiao Camp.

Someone may not want you to become the Valiant General.

You'll meet many obstacles later.

As you watch out for obstacles,

be aware of your surroundings too.

Be careful of ambush.

I got it.

Thank you for reminding, Your Highness.

Good.

Your Highness.

What are you holding?

I brought this for you.

-For me? -No, I mean...

For your horse.

This will give your horse energy and make it

run faster.

May you become the Valiant General.

Here.

Take it.

Remember to feed this to your horse.

What a coincidence.

Where are you going?

Are you going where I'm going?

There are too many people here.

If you want to talk to me,

we can go together.

That's great.

That's great.

I didn't expect Duke Su to be like that in private.

-Sister, my stomach hurts. -What's wrong?

I'll be right back.

Lan Xiang, you should accompany her.

No. Don't come along. I'll be back soon.

-Be careful. -Alright, I will.

Look at this scenery.

It's really delightful.

What a beautiful day.

The kind of day even the gods would envy.

If you look down on my past

and see me as your plaything,

I would rather

be killed by the beasts in this forest.

-No... -Your Highness.

Your Highness.

The martial arts competition is about to begin.

Got it.

-You... -Your Highness.

You should go and spectate.

I'm not feeling well.

I have to go now.

What was the hurry?

When am I ever late?

Let's go.

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