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 1

(In the winter of the 30th year of Changlong,)

(the state of Jin had a war with Jinpo.)

(Protector General Hua Yingting)

(and his wife, Marquise Chang'an Wei Mingyue,)

(led Hua Army)

(to capture Jinpo's general A'Wa alive,)

(and defeated Jinpo.)

(General of Jin, Hua Yingting)

(Marquise Chang'an, Wei Mingyue)

(This should have been)

(a good thing that the whole country celebrated,)

(but certain things and people's hearts were unpredictable.)

(The civil officials in the imperial court)

(were wary of the Hua family's power.)

(They frequently warned the Emperor)

(of the threat the family was posing to his throne,)

(making the Emperor)

(extremely annoyed.)

(Changlong Emperor)

(To quell the rumors)

(and calm people down,)

(Changlong Emperor issued an imperial decree)

(Decree) (to confer the title of County Princess)

(to the Hua family's young daughter, Hua Liuli,)

(and ordered her to go to the capital first)

(and experience)

(the prosperity of the capital.)

(Eastern Palace)

(Experience the prosperity of the capital?)

(You're just a hostage.)

(After so many years,)

(are you a friend or a foe?)

(Yanqi Gate)

(Capital)

(Capital) Princess Hua.

Princess Hua,

we have been waiting here for a long time.

Please get off the carriage, Princess Hua.

- Please get off the carriage. - Please get off the carriage.

- Princess Hua. - Princess Hua.

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Princess Hua.

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Miss.

Oh dear.

Oh no!

My young lady has fainted from the wind.

(Capital)

(Four hours ago)

(Hua Liuli) What a grand event!

(Four hours ago) The Hua family won a great battle!

(Bai Yun)

(Bai Yun) Three heads and six arms?

Do you think she's

the third His Highness of Vaisravana?

(Hei Tu) Protector General's daughter

(Hua Liuli) looks just like this.

(Hua Liuli) I'm certainly right.

Take a look at this.

All right. I'll buy one.

Take a look!

They'll be gone once they're sold out!

Give me one.

Princess Hua's portraits!

Limited supply!

(Hua Liuli) Limited supply!

Portraits of Princess Hua!

Limited supply!

Come on!

Give me one.

(Minister Tian) Look at these commoners.

We defeated Jinpo.

Instead of thanking His Majesty,

they are grateful to the Hua family.

(Assistant Minister Yao) The Hua family

has a big issue this time.

What's the point of buying these portraits?

What we need to do

is to share His Majesty's worries.

Official Tian, do you have

any good idea?

As soon as Miss Hua enters the capital,

it will be the best opportunity.

We must criticize her.

What if she's elated?

That means she's self-satisfied

and uncontrollable.

What if she is silent?

Then we'll say she's full of discontent

and blaming His Majesty.

What if she performs

flawlessly?

It will be even more serious.

Except for the imperial princess,

who can be called flawless?

The Hua family actually

trains her like an imperial princess.

What kind of ambition is this?

(Censor Zhu)

(Censor Zhu) My dear gentlemen,

the situation is certainly not that simple.

It's pointless to talk further.

Isn't it

important

(Memorial to the Throne) to make preparation?

That makes sense.

(Servant of the Hua family, Yuan Wei)

Miss.

We're almost reaching the capital.

Miss.

The Hua family is currently

in a precarious position.

You must remember

Master and Madam's instructions.

Be careful in your actions

and keep a low profile.

Understood.

(The young daughter of the Hua family, Hua Liuli)

(It's my turn to make an appearance.)

(Token)

Master.

(Secret) The assassin has entered the capital.

(Righteous Radiance)

Your highness.

An urgent report from the young master.

Read it.

Yes.

Someone created trouble

for Princess Hua on her way to the capital.

After an investigation,

the culprit is related to Jinpo.

When they enter into the city today,

she may be assassinated in the market.

The assassin from Jinpo is indeed here.

Junior Secretary Pei has not been waiting in vain.

No one can mess

with the person I summoned back to the capital.

Ba.

Yes.

Get the horse ready.

Yes.

Why isn't he here yet?

His Majesty ordered His Highness to handle the reception.

Why hasn't he arrived yet?

Yes.

Gentlemen,

is this our first time

dealing with His Highness?

How can he possibly come?

He just has to put on an act

in front of His Majesty.

With these officials here,

if the Hua family's young lady dies on the spot,

the Hua family and Changlong Emperor

will certainly have a falling-out.

The future of Jinpo

rests

in our own hands.

Brother.

Lower your voice.

One. Two. Three.

Why isn't Wu here yet?

The Hua family has returned to the capital in triumph.

We were sent by His Majesty

to welcome you.

(Yanqi Gate)

(Yanqi Gate)

(Supreme Court Junior Secretary, Pei Jihuai)

(Capital)

Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Princess Hua.

You have come all the way from Qinghan Prefecture.

It must have been a tough journey.

His Majesty extends his grace to you.

Your residence

has been prepared.

We have been waiting here for quite some time.

We will take you there now.

Five days later,

His Majesty will meet you.

Princess Hua, please get off the carriage.

- Please get off the carriage. - Please get off the carriage.

Princess Hua!

Greetings, Princess Hua!

Greetings, Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

I'm sorry.

I'm not Princess Hua.

I'm a servant from the Hua family.

My name is Yuan Wei.

This...

Yuan Wei.

Miss.

Have we arrived in the capital?

Yes.

The officials are all waiting for you

to switch to another carriage.

Help me to get off.

All right.

- Princess Hua! - Princess Hua!

Greetings, Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Greetings, Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Greetings, Princess Hua!

Miss.

Oh no!

Something is wrong!

My young lady has fainted from the wind.

What happened?

She fainted due to the wind.

What's going on?

This...

Is the daughter of the Hua family

this fragile?

I don't know.

What should we do then?

Should we criticize her

for her poor health

and how she fainted at the slightest wind?

What's wrong?

Isn't she very powerful?

Why is she so weak?

Here comes His Highness!

Why does he come?

Withdraw!

(Crown Prince, Ji Yuansu)

Here comes Wu!

Who's this person?

I am a commoner. I'm too excited

upon seeing you, Your Highness.

I admire your magnificent presence

and cannot control myself.

So...

Hit him.

Your Highness!

Please listen to my explanation!

As expected,

His Highness is so cruel.

Don't ever provoke him.

This is the consequence of offending

His Highness.

Take him away.

Miss.

I'm afraid we can't leave

for the time being.

He's coming this way.

Greetings...

Greetings, Your Highness.

Miss...

She...

She was knocked out by the wind?

Save her.

Your Highness.

This...

You can't enter.

You can't enter, Your Highness.

Princess.

(We finally meet.)

(She was knocked out by the wind?)

(Her breathing is steady.)

(Is she faking it?)

Princess Hua.

(If you dare to touch me,)

(I won't be polite to you.)

Princess Hua.

(Could it be...)

Oh no.

Miss.

You're so unlucky.

You've just arrived in the capital

yet you encountered such a misfortune.

Do they treat you like this

just because you're from the Hua family?

Miss...

You have no idea.

Miss was taken to the battlefield

while she was still in her mother's womb.

(Come on.)

If she doesn't go home and rest soon,

I'm afraid...

The Hua family has contributed a lot.

How can their daughter

be treated like this?

She must have had this condition for a long time.

Yes.

Even if he's the Crown Prince,

he can't bully her like this.

Please, Your Highness,

let Princess Hua return home and rest.

Please, Your Highness.

Please, Your Highness.

Let Princess Hua return home and rest.

Please, Your Highness.

(Hua Liuli, you're something.)

If something really happens

to Princess Hua

here,

it will be hard to explain.

That's right.

Your Highness.

I've had this illness for a long time.

I need to live in a comfortable place

to get better.

That's right.

Didn't His Majesty

prepare a residence for us?

Just go home.

You can rest once you're home.

Since Princess Hua can't adapt to the environment here,

you should return home and rest as soon as possible.

However, I think

the residence prepared for you

is too noisy.

Qi and Ba.

- Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness.

Escort Princess Hua

to the residence in the western suburb of the capital.

It is the best for recuperation.

- Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness.

(The western suburb?)

(What is he up to?)

Why...

Why did he suddenly

change the location?

Princess Hua,

please rest well.

I will also send people to guard you day and night.

You must not go out again

and catch a cold.

You will meet His Majesty soon.

We are both looking forward

to seeing you again.

Escort Princess Hua.

- Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Come on.

Princess Hua, please rest well.

Rest well!

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Why are they making a turn?

Why aren't they entering Hua Mansion?

Welcome, Princess Hua.

You scared me just now.

His Highness came straight for you.

Did you do anything to him before this?

Did I humiliate or scold him?

I don't think so.

Did I dump him?

I don't think so either.

Then...

Well,

when I was just learning to write as a child,

I liked to express my thoughts directly.

So I wrote letters to the nobles

my parents knew,

even to the royals.

Miss.

You didn't pretend

to be fragile and gentle

when you were a child.

What do you mean?

Since young, I've always aspired

to be a sickly beauty remembered throughout the ages.

Hua Liuli

(To Crown Prince) and I used to write to each other

(To Crown Prince) for several years when I was young.

I know a little about her.

Seeing her today,

she is completely different

from what was written in the letters.

If this is true,

my effort will be in vain.

(My father gave me)

(a foal,)

(a bow and arrows today.)

(I ran ten laps)

(on the hillside.)

(I heard you didn't even have a cat.)

(You are so pitiful.)

(Then I used the bow and arrows)

(to win the first place.)

(To Crown Prince)

(I sent you a bottle)

(of specially-made poison.)

(It is colorless and tasteless.)

(I named it Have Diarrhea All the Way Through.)

(Once one is poisoned, it will...)

(To Crown Prince)

(I heard that those wretched people)

(were badmouthing the Hua family again.)

(When I return to the capital in the future,)

(the first thing I will do)

(is to beat up those civilian officials)

(who keeps complaining to His Majesty.)

How can I believe her?

By the way,

how does His Highness look like?

I was too scared just now

and didn't dare to open my eyes to look at him.

Miss, we're already at this stage.

Why do you care about that?

What do you know?

His Highness

is obviously well-prepared.

I'll have to think of a way

to deal with him.

Everyone

who is passing by,

today, Master Yun Han has a new song to perform.

Take a look.

The imperial and county princesses

have come to visit us.

Everyone, come in and take a look.

Welcome to Jinling Garden.

Welcome, Princess Hua.

Your luggage is all here.

The four of you,

stay here.

- Yes. - Yes.

The rest, follow me.

Wait a minute.

Are you leaving just like that?

You've just arrived in the capital.

Please take good care of yourself and cultivate your mind and body.

If there's anything you need, just call us.

Let's go.

Yuan Wei.

I still feel dizzy.

Miss, don't scare me.

Let's go. Hurry up.

Slower. Support me.

All right. Walk slowly.

Let's go.

Miss, they can't see us now.

I know. Let's go.

Let's go inside and take a look.

All right.

This...

This...

Miss.

Look at the grass.

It's almost taller than me.

This indicates that the land here is fertile.

By spring,

we won't even need to plant grass.

Even if we're hostages,

we shouldn't be treated like this.

All right. Stop complaining.

Let's go there and see.

Miss.

Why did we

come to this place?

Look at this.

Miss.

Do you think there's any restless spirit in the water?

No restless spirit,

but there is a Yuan Wei. [*Iris, a type of flower]

Miss.

Look at that.

That's a well.

You can use it anytime.

It's much better

than Qinghan Prefecture.

Miss.

Is this even livable?

All right.

It's better than a camp.

Miss.

Isn't that a character of death?

(Hua)

(Hua) How many people

did you offend in the capital?

We're

really in trouble now.

(Hua Mansion)

(Hua Mansion)

This reads Hua Mansion.

My father said that

the Hua family had an old mansion

in the western suburb.

This should be it.

The plaque outside

was written by my ancestor.

Unfortunately,

he died on a battlefield

and never had a chance to come back and see it.

Our family has served in the military for generations.

We're even willing to relocate our family to the borderlands.

Yet our ancestral home has fallen into disrepair.

Miss,

why do they still treat us with suspicion

even after

our hard-fought victory?

It's simply too much.

It's because they don't know

how difficult it is to win a battle.

With His Highness

meddling in our affairs,

our situation

has become even more difficult.

His Highness

is much more ruthless than the civil officials.

Miss,

you're so clever.

Don't you know

what His Highness is thinking?

Actually, I don't.

But being

secluded like this

is also

a good thing for us.

What good can come

from this barren place?

All the civil officials say that

the Hua family is too powerful.

They are all watching us like hawks.

You saw it today, too.

So we might as well use

the power of His Highness

to stay here.

It's better than being in the busy city

where we can't do anything

under everyone's watchful eyes.

His Highness is not easy to deal with.

It seems we have to figure out a way

to find out his background.

How do we gather information?

Follow me.

(Jinling Garden's No. 1 Gentleman, Yun Han)

Yuan Wei.

When we arrived today,

didn't we pass by Jinling Garden?

Do you still remember the way?

Of course.

You were just fainting in public a moment ago.

His Highness's men are still outside.

Yet you are thinking of seeking pleasure.

Come on.

What kind of person do you think I am?

I've asked around.

The noble women of the capital

all go there.

So, what do you think?

If we want to gather information,

we must surely eavesdrop

on some private information.

I don't believe you.

You...

You actually don't believe me?

You don't even believe

such a delicate and beautiful young lady

with a kind heart.

Fine.

I'm really upset now.

I'm so upset.

(She's getting into the character too quickly.)

Miss, I've investigated.

This place is heavily guarded.

I can go out to buy groceries.

As for you...

(Women in the Capital)

(Women in the Capital) I found it.

(Women in the Capital)

I have a plan.

Miss.

Where did this come from?

It's delivered by a swan goose.

But I don't remember

who sent it to me.

Look at this.

It's all about

the latest fashion

and hairstyles in the capital.

Hurry.

Dress me up according to this.

Find some hairpins.

The last step. Come on.

(Fashionable patterns and designs) Miss, don't move around.

- It hurts too much. - Beauty always

comes with a price.

Bear with it.

Come on.

Come on.

Lower your head.

We really have to thank father.

Luckily, when he

went on a date with mother,

they found this ancestral dog hole.

The pictorial book was right.

When a young lady elopes,

she must crawl through a dog hole.

Let's go.

Come on.

Let's go.

(Hua Mansion)

Fresh fruits and vegetables!

(Jinling Garden)

Welcome!

Princess Jiamin

(Minister Tian's daughter, Tian Jiamin) and Miss Yao,

(Minister Tian's daughter, Tian Jiamin) you have arrived.

(Assistant Minister Yao's daughter, Yao Wenyin) Your seats from last time

(Assistant Minister Yao's daughter, Yao Wenyin) have been prepared for you.

(Jinling Garden) Please follow me.

Please come inside.

Princess Jiamin and Miss Yao,

your seats are ready.

Please come inside.

Please enjoy your meal.

If you need anything,

just let us know.

(Jingxin Place)

The envoy of Gaochang

departed for Jinpo five days ago.

The purpose of the trip is unknown.

The son of Ministry of Justice official Fang Yuqiu

(Longjin Street) met someone secretly on the third day

(Dexing Street) in Jinling Garden.

(Hua Yingting. Shun'an) It was attended by ten people.

(Wei Mingyue. Tian Jiamin) Persia and India signed

(Wei Mingyue. Tian Jiamin) a border trade agreement

(Yao Wenyin. Du Qingling.) Hua Army delayed

returning to the capital.

(Hua Liuli)

(Princess Jiamin and Miss Yao Wenyin are here.)

Your Highness.

Five days later, Hua Liuli will go to the imperial court.

We need to discuss for countermeasures.

These old fellows

are only capable of this.

Your Highness.

The tea is particularly fragrant today.

I'm glad that I made it in time.

Has the assassin been taken away?

He's taken away.

You are brilliant.

You knew that Princess Hua would come today

and there would be a big disturbance at the gate.

Those assassins

were quite capable.

They almost injured Princess Hua.

Luckily, I was there

and I used one move to defeat them.

Today, I can be considered a hero who saved the beauty.

You are wrong.

It's fortunate that I have you.

Oh, right.

See

if there is blood on this handkerchief?

Just take a look.

This should be

a kind of jam

that was brought from the Western Regions.

It looks quite real.

Your Highness.

You should have realized it a long time ago.

You're smart.

Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

I remember

you told me before

that Princess Hua was ruthless and cunning.

She acted eccentrically

and had strong martial arts skills.

By the way,

you also told me this.

You said

that she's a woman who could accomplish great things,

and that she'd come to the capital

to represent the Hua family.

Doesn't that make her more suspicious?

If the Hua family

really has rebellious intentions

as reported in the letter,

then Hua Liuli

behaved very suspiciously today.

We need to investigate it.

Yuan Wei.

Don't you think

we're a bit embarrassing?

At least we're saving manpower

by having the donkey carry us.

(Jinling Garden)

(Jinling Garden) We're here.

(Jinling Garden)

Miss, are we really going in?

Only by entering a tiger's lair that one can catch its cubs, right?

Besides,

didn't you want

to have an eye-opener?

Miss.

(Jinling Garden)

Please come inside, both of you.

What's this?

Look at her.

What is she wearing?

Look at that person.

What are they wearing?

Miss...

Miss...

What?

Hua.

I'm nervous.

What are you afraid of? I'm here for you.

Come on. Let's sit over there.

What's wrong?

My father scolded me yesterday.

He said I came

to Jinling Garden every day.

He wants me to choose a suitable husband,

but I don't like any of them.

Indeed they are not worth considering.

Spoiled rich kids.

Empty-headed.

Just don't tell your father.

What's the big deal?

I come here secretly, too.

That's true.

Minmin.

Tell me.

Who is the most outstanding man

in the capital?

Of course it's Yun Han.

Only His Highness can compare to him.

Forget about His Highness.

He's a difficult person.

Even my father is afraid of him.

He's lazy all day

and doesn't care about politics.

But he also sets rules for others.

He doesn't allow anyone to be idle

and they must offer advice every day.

My father has to compose those memorials every day

and it gives him a headache.

Let me tell you.

What is it?

Today,

His Highness threw the young girl from the Hua family

directly into a deserted house

in the western suburb.

Is it true?

Let me tell you.

My father told me that

this time it was

His Majesty's order,

so His Highness was so arrogant.

Really?

The Hua family has great merit and is highly respected,

but they refuse to return from the border.

So His Majesty must be wary of them.

This time, the Hua family

is in big trouble.

What are you saying?

How dare you do this.

I...

What?

- You... - What do you mean?

It turns out you are a country bumpkin

with uncivilized behavior.

Look at your attire.

No one would even dress like this

ten years ago.

When did Jinling Garden become a place

where anyone could come in?

She even offended Princess Jiamin.

Who is this young lady?

You...

(Not only you insulted the Hua family,)

(you also mocked my appearance.)

(It's simply too much.)

Sister,

you're so fierce.

You scared us all.

Sister?

I am your Senior Jiamin.

Where did you come from?

How dare you speak to me like this.

Are all the noble women

of the capital

this arrogant?

You talk about the Hua family

in public and broad daylight.

She's Princess Jiamin.

Every woman in the capital

is emulating her.

So what

if I talked

about the Hua family?

The Hua family is probably...

Sister,

I have limited knowledge.

I don't know

if this is considered

commenting on imperial court affairs.

I...

Minmin.

It wouldn't be that.

Esteemed guests,

please save face for our small establishment.

Yun Han

will be on the stage soon.

Dear distinguished guests,

would you like me to take you

to a quieter place?

No.

Why should we be the ones to move?

Why not you?

Thank you.

Please, this way.

All right, Minmin.

Don't be angry.

Come on. Sit down.

Have some tea.

My cloak has fallen off.

Yun Han will be on stage soon.

Call me if you need anything.

Thank you.

Have some tea.

Miss, why did you stop me?

Let me fight them

for 300 rounds.

Don't forget that

we're here to gather information.

If you keep arguing with her,

won't it arouse suspicion?

That lady

seems to have a powerful background.

Her parents are either rich or noble.

It seems she is prominent.

Pay close attention.

(Princess Jiamin argued with an unknown person at Jinling Garden.)

Your Highness, what are you doing?

I'm just getting some fresh air.

Your clothes, Your Highness.

Your mask, Your Highness!

Why is it so dark here?

It's Yun Han.

Yun Han!

Yun Han!

Yun Han!

Yun Han!

(Jinling Garden musician, Yun Han)

Yun Han!

Yun Han!

(This is not the time)

(to be infatuated.)

(Take the opportunity to look around.)

(Find someone to inquire about.)

(Find a musician.)

(Could be one who looks good.)

(And find a small room)

(to talk to him in detail)

(about the current situation of officials in the capital.)

(Why do I feel as if)

(there's something wrong?)

Excuse me.

Dear guest,

are you looking for someone

or the way out?

(His voice)

(sounds a bit familiar.)

Of course I'm here to find someone.

Dear musician,

I wonder if you have time

to chat with me.

Sure. Why not?

Dear guest,

please come this way.

(Pretentious Moments)

(Fashionable Patterns and Designs) Ouch, it hurts.

Miss, you scared me!

Here.

You poked my scalp!

Just bear with it.

There.

How's that?

It should be about the same

as the one in the book, right?

What a stunning beauty.

A peerless beauty that would make the moon hide and flowers wilt.

Yuan Wei.

Tell me.

Who is the most delicate and frail

sickly beauty in this world?

The one who is the most pitiful and lovable?

Of course it's you, Miss.

Yuan Wei,

you have only one flaw.

You're too honest.

♪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♪