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 15=

Where did you lose him?

We chased him all the way to Jinque Street and he disappeared.

Jinque Street is a gathering place for dignitaries.

He is quite smart.

He knew we wouldn't dare go near there.

This man won't cooperate with us.

I wonder if it is his own will or the will of his master behind him.

Looks like I need to change my way.

Make the arrangements.

I want to see the general.

Yes.

(Supreme Court)

You only have an incense stick of time.

Make haste.

Your Highness.

General.

I miss you.

You must have suffered.

Your Highness.

I'm not even afraid to jump into the fire for you.

General.

Your Highness.

Are you here to rescue me?

No.

I still need you to stay in jail longer.

Then why are you lurking in the capital?

Did you get rid of Hua Liuli?

No.

Then... I know You have found a partner.

Well,

that's not it.

No?

You...

However, I've found another way.

What is it?

(Hua)

This...

What is this?

You've been here for so long and you still can't read?

Brother, I've been here for so long, it's good enough that

I can make myself clear.

Hua Liuli.

Liu?

Hua.

I'd like to gamble on Hua Liuli's feelings for me.

So you want to play with emotions.

I can't believe you dare to do that.

That day I wore a mask

and she recognised me right away.

I know.

The mask is marked with the symbol of Jinpo.

That's not the point.

She must have felt guilty about me.

That's why she didn't disclose my presence in the capital.

I know.

Lady Hua is up to something else.

General A'Wa, you don't get it.

Her feelings for me

are hidden in her eyes.

In her eyes?

General.

I will not let you down.

Let's go.

Look, Your Highness.

I knew I hadn't spent all this time in prison for nothing.

He really is in the capital.

He Yuanting's assassination failed.

So he had to come up with a new plan.

If we want to deal with him,

we have to keep our eyes on Princess Hua.

Your Highness, are you trying to keep a closer eye on Hua Liuli?

I just want to protect her more.

Just leave it to us.

If a Crown Prince like you were attacked, we'd be in trouble.

Your Highness.

Miss.

Your parents and your brother were already up long before you.

My parents have always been early risers, but why did my brother

get up so early?

He seems to be studying.

He's coming back this time to take the examinations.

He loves to read since he was a child.

He's becoming more and more of a nerd now.

Miss, it's time to work.

Father.

Is this my daughter, Liuli?

Do I look good?

You're so cool.

Father, are you going to court with me today?

Of course.

I have to accompany the Ceremonial Officer to the court.

Great.

However, father, you are going to get into a fight

with the officials, are you?

I won't.

I have other plan.

Where is mother?

Won't she come with us to court?

Your mother's old injury recurred and she has written to His Majesty.

His Majesty is considerate of your mother and has decreed that

she doesn't have to go to court today.

Liuli, it's getting late.

Let's go to court with me.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Come and take a look.

Take a look.

Take a look.

Is that her?

Yes.

Your Highness.

Princess Hua.

My carriage broke down.

Can you give me a lift?

Your Highness, it's not convenient.

Why not?

It's not the first time we got to court together.

Princess Hua.

Your Highness.

Please sit down.

(I told you not to get in.)

Your Highness.

My carriage is really broken.

What a coincidence.

Is that the only carriage you have?

Well,

they complained to my father recently

that I had acted in an outrageous and wasteful manner.

So I've been thrifty lately.

That's how you should be.

General Hua.

How are you getting on back in the capital?

Did you have a good night's rest?

Why are you going to court so soon?

I've been away for many years and have just returned.

So of course I must report to His Majesty at once.

Yes.

What a lucky day.

I didn't expect to be in the same carriage as you.

It's fate.

Exactly.

General Hua.

It's not raining outside.

The sky looks clear from here.

Indeed.

(I wish we could arrive soon.)

Father.

Slow down.

I am in poor health.

All right.

I will help you.

Let me do it.

No need to trouble yourself.

Then I'll go ahead.

Please, Your Highness.

Grand Preceptor.

It's been a while.

How are you doing?

I won't get any better.

Grand Preceptor.

Since you are not in good health, you don't have to rush to court.

He's right.

General Hua has returned from victory.

How could I not come?

Father, look at them.

Liuli.

I have a few words of advice for you.

Our Hua family must follow our own path.

We are tiny in this vast world.

We must do what is worthy to the Emperor and to Heaven.

If you focus on worthless people and mindless words,

you'll suffer your own troubles.

I get it.

Let's go.

General Hua.

I was right about you.

This time you led the Hua family army to a great victory over Jinpo.

You've really brought a great relief to our state.

The reward for your contribution is ready for you.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Since you've returned to the capital,

I must consider what kind of task to assign you.

I can't let you idle.

Officials.

Do you have any good suggestions?

Your Majesty, General Hua has only just returned to the capital

after many years of battle.

I think you should let him

rest for a while.

General Hua, tell me.

Are you tired

after all these years?

Your Majesty, I serve you and the State of Jin with all my might

and life.

Still, you are a great hero.

I can't overwork you.

I've heard that you've suffered many wounds over the years.

Your Majesty, it is true, but I... All right. It's my bad.

I haven't given you much time to recuperate after all these years.

Your Majesty.

I have one more request to make.

Tell me.

Your Majesty.

I have been on the battlefield for many years

and my health is not as good as it used to be.

Besides, I was severely wounded in the last battle with Jinpo

and I can no longer fight and serve the state.

I hope that you will relieve me of all my duties.

I wish to retire to my hometown.

General, what are you... I present to you the Tiger Amulet.

Please grant me permission.

Father.

This...

Fine.

I allow it.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

It's been a long time since I've had a palace meal.

Who would have thought that General Hua

would leave after serving his purpose?

He and Grand Preceptor Du had fought all their lives

and this is what they ended up with.

Poor thing.

Grand Preceptor Du.

General Hua.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Your Highness.

Why do you eat so slowly?

Do you think this is your home?

Come on.

Let's go home.

(I didn't speak up for General Hua.)

(Liuli is not mad at me, is she?)

(Hua Mansion)

Quick, help your father down.

Did it went well?

Yes.

Liuli.

It's not like we came back from a defeat.

As a daughter of the Hua family, don't behave like this.

Mother.

What are you doing with these baskets?

Show them.

These are gifts from our neighbours.

There are still many people who appreciate our great general.

(General Hua's family has lost its power.)

(Hua Mansion) (I have to)

(do something for Liuli.)

His Highness has been standing there for an hour.

Honey.

Honey.

Hurry up.

Help me.

Honey.

As I said before, your back is not yet healed.

So you should be careful.

General, madam.

His Highness is here for your second son.

He's already at the door.

His Highness wants to see Changkong?

When did Changkong get so acquainted with His Highness?

Is he actually here for Liuli?

Honey.

You let Changkong to greet His Highness first.

I'll be right back.

All right.

Liuli.

Good morning, father.

Good morning.

Liuli.

You are the current Ceremonial Officer.

The envoy meeting is very important.

You have to attend it, right?

Actually, it's optional.

You should do your duty as an officer.

So you'd better go.

But I haven't had my breakfast yet.

Breakfast?

I have already prepared it for you.

Here. Take it.

Remember.

Don't come back at noon.

Why?

Stop asking.

Leave through the secret passage.

Why should I leave secretly?

An officer must be as stealthy and fierce as a soldier in battle.

Enough. No more questions.

Hurry up.

Get her out of here.

Hurry up.

Go.

I don't understand.

Did you come here to see me?

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Did you come here to see me?

Yes, Changkong.

Do you remember how we used to chat like brothers

when we were children?

No.

I remember when I was a kid, you stole my candy

and got beaten up by my big brother.

Many years have passed.

It is normal for your memory to be off.

No wonder.

I had to read Mencius three times before I could memorise it.

Oh, no.

I'm not familiar with this place set up by Liuli.

I'm familiar with it.

Let me lead you the way.

Your Highness.

This is Hua Mansion.

Why are you familiar with it?

I'm just a little familiar with it.

My parents are very happy to hear that you're here.

They want to

give you a warm welcome.

Your Highness, please.

After you.

Honey.

Be sure to (Ambitious) restrain yourself.

Never act rashly.

I have met His Highness when he was a boy.

Why would I hit him?

If you can't stand it and want to take it out on me, please be

a little more gentle

when you do so.

It depends.

Honey, you...

Father, mother.

His Highness is here.

Welcome, Your Highness.

Welcome, Your Highness.

General Hua.

General Wei.

Your Highness, please come in.

(Why don't I see Liuli?)

Your Highness, please have some tea.

Your Highness, please.

I was under the care of General Hua and General Wei when I was young.

It's only right for me to come and visit.

I heard that Changkong is preparing for the exam.

I had books on the topic prepared.

Thank you, Your Highness.

No problem.

Your Highness.

Can you show me what books you've brought to Changkong?

Ba.

(Examination Ten Do's and Don'ts.) Examination Ten Do's and Don'ts.

Changkong must know what to expect.

After all, the Hua family had never taken an imperial exam before.

Honey.

This book is good.

Dietary Guidelines Before Exam.

Changkong.

You need this book.

It's useful.

Yes.

Interesting Tales of the Scholar?

This book... Well, Changkong is studying hard for the exam.

It is necessary to read some jokes occasionally to relax.

Right, Changkong?

Your Highness, that's brilliant.

Looks like His Highness is very considerate of Changkong.

If he does pass his exam, we'll have to thank

Your Highness.

Changkong, remember.

Be sure to thank His Highness.

For sure.

Good books.

Why is there an exquisite dessert box here?

So many delicious snacks.

Are all these snacks for Changkong?

I think Liuli likes to eat the haw balls.

It's all right.

I can leave them for her.

His Highness prepared this for me.

How can I give it to Liuli?

I'll eat them.

They are all mine.

His Highness knows you're slow.

So he's got plenty of nuts for you to refresh your brain.

Yes.

Good.

(The Capital) Why did the Moses come so early?

(The Capital)

(The Capital) It's all because (The Capital)

(The Capital) we beat Jinpo.

(If the envoys)

(learnt that my father had retired, )

(I wonder if they'd be eyeing)

(the State of Jin again.)

Miss, what are you thinking?

Do you remember how hard it was for us

to exchange clearance documents with the Moses at the border?

I still hold a grudge.

The Moses are so arrogant.

We had to wait so long and they demanded a red packet

attached to the clearance document or they would never respond.

Today we can finally avenge the insult.

I have my own standard.

If they do not comply, they will not pass.

(Qunying Eatery)

(I swore)

(I'd never come here again.)

(Why am I here?)

I am here to check the accounts.

It's been a long time since you showed up.

I figured it's just a small shop anyway.

So I'll just take care of it for my father.

It doesn't make much profit either.

So...

I'm leaving.

Princess.

Would you like to have a meal with me?

(I must not turn around.)

(Don't turn back.)

(Don't turn back.)

I'm done.

Already?

I've been eating a lot lately.

I've gained weight.

You're right.

Enjoy your meal.

I'll look at the account book.

Have you heard?

General Hua resigned at court.

What? Resigned?

I think that General Hua's move

has actually solved the biggest problem

for the Hua family at the moment.

My mother has always worried that the Hua family is too overwhelming.

Now

at least my father will no longer be so wary of the Hua family

and this should relieve my mother of a great worry.

So what are you trying to say?

Well,

if I can marry Princess Hua, there should be no problem.

What are you talking about?

Princess Hua has gone to such lengths to be with me

and even forced her family to resign.

So I mustn't let her down either.

Are you sure?

I'm telling you about this because I hope you won't be too upset.

After all, the marriage between the Hua family and me

is already decided.

Upset, my foot!

You... How could you say such harsh words?

I didn't say it before because I was holding back.

You never had me in your mind anyway.

It is someone else.

But I'm sorry, I don't care anymore and I'm not interested.

By the way, (Account Book) you said you'd pay me for (Account Book)

(Account Book) the loss of Qunying Eatery.

Don't tell me you are not a man of your word.

I...

Your Highness, I'm grateful that you've come to visit me,

but you don't have to study with me.

Changkong.

We are brothers.

The whole capital knows that I've always been idle.

Princess Hua is working so tirelessly to handle the envoy meeting.

So it's only right that I accompany you.

Then I'll continue my studies.

Go ahead.

Changkong.

How long have you been studying?

My father said that in the long term,

although the rule of military is important,

we must not lose the rule of civil.

My family has been warriors for generations.

My elder brother and sister-in-law have been stationed at the border.

Only I am interested in studying since I was little.

So my father told me to study hard and do what I wanted to do.

Your Highness.

Your Highness?

Your Highness.

Did you hear what I just said?

You are absolutely right.

So what did you just ask me?

I'm really here to visit you.

(Baiyu Hall)

Miss, you've worked so hard.

I am an official now.

It's my duty.

It's just that today I've been standing around all day for no reason.

I'm so pissed off.

Would you like some more?

No.

I have to save my stomach for father's cooking.

I wonder what he has cooked today.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

General Hua, General Wei.

Your Highness.

It's getting late.

Why don't you have dinner here before you leave?

It's just that the food here may not be quite to your liking.

Yes.

Our humble meals are no match for the royal banquet.

I'm not a picky eater.

Thank you, generals.

I heard that you live quite a distance from the western suburbs.

If the dinner is late, will it disrupt your rest?

Yes.

My wife and I worry that you are tired.

Thank you for your concerns.

I'm still young.

Evenings are when my energy is at its peak.

It's okay.

Changkong.

Read those books I gave you today when you are free.

They might come in handy.

Especially this one.

Did you read it?

I haven't had time to read it yet.

This is it.

Look.

Your Highness.

In that case,

I'll have the servants to serve the dinner.

Thank you.

Okay.

I'll leave you to it.

Honey.

Do you think my earlier guess were right?

I had my doubts before, but now I'm sure.

Judging by His Highness's words and actions,

he is up to something else.

If he doesn't see Liuli today, he won't leave.

I haven't seen His Highness for many years.

He's grown up and is much more handsome now.

He is indeed much more handsome.

His features are exactly your daughter's type.

My daughter?

She is your daughter, too.

Enough.

I'm not in the mood to argue with you now.

I've met Song Guang and asked him.

Maybe it isn't just His Highness who wants to come.

Our daughter has grown up.

It's time she married someone.

However, how can she be so bold

that even the Crown Prince is all over her?

Do you think this is funny?

You... As expected of my good daughter.

I'm worried that she might really fall in love with His Highness.

You're right.

If my daughter marries into the palace, I can't see her suffering.

That's what I'm worried about.

Rumour has it that His Highness is temperamental.

If Liuli was gentle and tolerant, then there would be no problem,

but her temperament...

Well, - she's just like you. - She's just like you.

Yuan Wei, I'm starving.

Let's go back for dinner.

Miss.

Welcome home.

Uncle Song.

You must be tired.

I'm exhausted.

Well, the general has cooked some of your favourite dishes.

You should go to your room first.

I'll bring the dinner to you later.

Did my dad cook?

Yes.

Yuan Wei.

What are you waiting for?

Take her to her room.

Let's go.

Hurry up.

Let's go.

I'm so tired.

Your Highness.

Eat up.

(Finish your meal and leave.)

The last time I had a meal with you

was 15 years ago.

Your Highness.

Eat up.

Won't we wait for Princess Hua?

Liuli hasn't come back yet.

We can't keep you waiting either.

Let's eat first.

Your Highness.

Eat up.

General Hua, Changkong.

You guys should eat, too.

You may eat.

Let's eat.

Let's eat.

Your Highness.

The Hua family always has a tradition.

Women have the say in the house.

Your Highness, I hope you don't mind.

Sure.

That's for sure.

I'll have a drink first.

Here.

I also studied swordsmanship with the Hua family for a few months.

General Hua, you are my teacher.

Your Highness.

How is your swordsmanship now?

After you left, my father arranged for someone else

to teach me swordsmanship.

However, those people are no match for you.

I'll drink to the memory of that time.

Your Highness, you are quite a drinker.

Since you have a high tolerance, I'll drink with you today.

Changkong, take a big bowl and pour the liquor.

His Highness and I will get wasted.

Okay.

Your Highness, please.

Here's a toast

to the return of the two generals of the Hua family.

I would like to thank His Majesty for his kindness to the Hua family

over the years.

I'll drink to that.

You are a drinker.

Changkong.

Fill up the bowl.

Yes, father.

Miss.

This is from Young Master.

Open it up.

What is this?

It can turn.

Interesting.

By the way, what are my parents doing?

Why didn't they have dinner with me today?

We have a guest today.

Your parents figured you were working too hard.

So they didn't want you to bother.

But I'm so bored.

Why don't you read the book given by Princess Jiamin?

No.

Those are for foolish ladies.

Why do you say that about yourself?

Then read this.

I got this from Young Master.

Interesting Tales of the Scholar?

This is quite interesting.

Your Highness.

Why hasn't Princess Hua come back yet?

Perhaps she was too tired and went straight to her room to rest.

Your Highness.

I've collected some interesting things in Qinghan Prefecture.

His Majesty was very interested in this in earlier years.

I just don't know if in recent years...

If I were to present it in person, I'd be a bit awkward.

I would be grateful if you could present it to His Majesty for me.

Your Highness.

I will bring it to him.

Don't worry.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Let me see you off.

Thank you for your hospitality, generals.

I'll get going.

(Ambitious)

Why isn't he out yet?

I don't know.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

(The second floor is clearly lit.)

(It seems that the Hua family is determined)

(not to let me see you.)

Bring me ink and paper.

Yes, Your Highness.

(I wonder what Liuli)

(is doing now.)

(I wonder what His Highness)

(is doing now.)

Miss.

I know you're bored.

Miss.

Miss, what are you thinking?

His Highness.

Who dares to break my window?

Who is so rude?

If I catch you, I'll break your legs.

What is this?

Miss, look.

(Back of the hill.)

Back of the hill?

(Pretentious Hour)

Let me see you off.

Thank you for your hospitality, generals.

I'll get going.

His Highness is so vigorous today.

Is he really here for me?

♪ 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 ♪