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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 14=

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?

You've been following the orders of that man

to lurk around the Crown Prince

for ten years,

without ever being discovered.

You are so impressive

that you make me want to make friends,

or else

I would not have let you

leave this place alive.

Make friends?

Yes.

I want to befriend

your master.

I wonder if I have the honour.

Looks like

you are going to disappoint me.

Split up!

(No.)

(I can't go back to the capital at this moment.)

(I have to)

(find a place to hide for now.)

(Du Mansion)

(Grand Preceptor Mansion)

Who's there?

Young Master Yun.

Young Master Yun, what's going on?

Why are you bleeding so much?

Lady Du.

Miss.

Is there

anything else you need?

Go and get some ointment.

I just cut my hand.

Should I call the physician?

No need.

I can handle it myself.

For the next few days, I'll be in seclusion.

No one is allowed to come in.

- Yes, Miss. - Yes, Miss.

Is she really okay?

I don't know either.

We must do good rather than evil,

on however humble a scale.

Du Xiuying.

This is life and death.

His life is at stake. It must not be delayed.

This is what I have been

preparing all these days.

Jinling Garden is temporarily closed

for the reception

of the envoys.

The construction of Longjing Street

is almost complete

and the rest of the work

is in the charge of Princess Hua.

There are no shortcomings.

Good. I'm very relieved

to entrust you two with this.

The envoy meeting is coming soon.

I have also summoned Hua Yingting

and the others back.

They should come

and witness such a great event.

The family

will also be reunited at last.

However,

are you really not going to consider

Du's granddaughter?

Father.

As I said before,

I promised

that I would find

someone I like.

Lady Du is not the right person.

Someone you like?

Then make haste.

Yuansu.

I was surrounded by people

when I was your age.

You are my beloved son,

a man of great skill and talent.

There are so many young ladies in the capital,

but you...

Father.

I suddenly remember

that I have something to do.

I'll take my leave.

Wait.

I haven't finished yet. You...

Your Majesty.

Today seems to be Shangsi Festival.

So perhaps His Highness misses his mother.

I see.

My bad.

I'm not a good father.

Are you going back to Eastern Palace?

To the Flower God Temple.

(Flower God Temple)

(Mother.)

(The State of Jin)

(is now peaceful and prosperous.)

(I pray that you will not)

(devote yourself to a royal family in your next life.)

(Marrying into an ordinary family)

(and living together for a lifetime)

(is also happiness.)

(Mother.)

(May your spirit in heaven)

(can bless father with good health.)

(Although father was not a good husband,)

(he is a good Emperor.)

(He can do so much)

(for the people,)

(which your son)

(may not be able to accomplish.)

(Flower God Temple)

(Flower God Temple) Princess Hua is here.

(Flower God Temple)

(Flower God Temple) Princess Hua, you are here.

Are you here to pay respect?

Yes.

Your Highness.

Princess Hua?

Your Highness.

Why are you here?

I'm here to pray for my mother.

Today is the Shangsi Festival.

That's why I came.

You're not familiar with the area.

I'll lead the way for you.

Thank you, Your Highness.

(Flower God Temple)

Yuan Wei.

Go and light some more lanterns.

All right.

The harsh climate in Qinghan Prefecture

is not suitable for growing crops.

You must have

suffered a lot

staying there all these years.

Although it can't be compared with the capital.

I did not

suffer much growing up.

I'm the youngest in my family.

So they adore me.

Moreover,

I'm the daughter

of two great generals.

So the people

are very close to me.

I am the Crown Prince.

You should be

complaining to me about

how miserable Qinghan Prefecture is

and how hard it was

for you growing up

so that

I can respect the Hua family even more.

It's because you're the Crown Prince

that I don't want to flatter

or lie.

What about you?

What do you mean?

Why are you here?

I came to pay respect

for the deceased

and pray for her happiness in the next life.

That's all

I can do for her.

(Is she)

(the one whom)

(His Highness loves?)

Your Highness, give me your hand.

What is this?

I heard a story

from old people

in Qinghan Prefecture.

It is said that there is a butterfly

in the underworld

that can bring

lost souls back.

It can also help the living to bring a message

to those who are important to them.

Your Highness,

put this butterfly under your pillow tonight

and maybe

she'll hear you.

Thank you.

I'll take you to release the lanterns.

This is our customary activity

during the festival.

Sure.

(May my grandfather live a long life.) (May my brother pass the exam.)

His Highness has gone to the Flower God Temple.

We can finally release the lanterns.

What did you wish for?

I wish grandfather good health

and a long life.

I wish my brother passed the entrance exam.

And I wish

I can meet someone I like.

What did you wish for?

I haven't thought about it yet.

Don't you always wish

that the person you like will like you?

Why don't you wish that this year?

Slow down.

It's so pretty.

Don't trip.

Your Highness.

Do you know

what we do at the border

when it's a festival?

Offer worship?

We hold a joke-telling competition.

Everyone will tell their greatest joy

during the year.

Come on.

Bottoms up.

Keep going.

Fill your glass.

Here.

Pour the liquor.

Here you go.

Song Guang.

♪One serious look♪

Song Guang.

What is your greatest joy this year?

Isn't it obvious?

Of course it's when we won the war,

isn't it?

That's also the greatest joy for us.

Right, guys?

- Yes. - Yes.

Do you know A'Zu?

- Yes. - Yes.

One time, he made a bet with me

on which of us would finish shower first.

The loser

would call the other one

"big brother" for a year.

And guess what?

I finished my shower first.

He was too fat.

He took plenty of time to wash the whole body.

♪A love-hate relationship♪

Nice one.

A'Zu.

A'Zu.

- Where is he? - A'Zu.

A'Zu is gone.

He's dead.

I didn't care who would be

the big brother.

I just wanted him to live.

A'Zu, do you hear me?

In my next life, I'll be your younger brother.

I'll call you my big brother forever!

Here's to A'zu.

- To A'Zu. - To A'Zu.

Here's to all the fallen soldiers.

Bottoms up.

♪The sound of the melody♪

♪And the light of the city♪

♪Journey to prosperity♪

♪A resolute look♪

♪In the eyes of all♪

Your Highness.

Many of the soldiers

were killed at the border.

Will they ever

find their way home?

Of course.

With these lanterns,

they will know

this is their home.

♪The sky is full of flowers♪

♪You and I will always be together♪

Be careful.

Don't trip.

Don't worry.

Someone is up there.

Yes.

Prince Ying.

I just met Princess Hua.

Did you go to Hua Liuli again?

Why are you showing off to us?

You coward.

Minmin.

Your Highness.

Minmin.

Your Highness.

- Minmin. - Are you all right, Your Highness?

Is she out of her mind?

You're the one who's crazy.

Enough.

Don't be angry.

She always picks on me.

Do I look angry?

Yes.

Who would bother with him?

Mother asked me to come

and pray for marriage.

Then I happened to

see Princess Hua's carriage.

I'm guessing

Princess Jiamin is jealous.

Yes.

That must be it.

What?

Men are useless.

Jiamin.

How could you say that?

A noble lady

should not say such things.

Xiuying, I've had enough.

Stop nagging.

What's wrong with her?

Perhaps Yun Han has betrayed her trust.

Jinling Garden is closed down just like that.

We've spent

so much on that place.

This is too much.

Don't you agree, Xiuying?

It's just not worth it.

Mother.

(Righteous Radiance)

Mother.

Yuansu.

I really have to go.

Let go of the past, okay?

Let go of the past?

Mother.

Your Highness.

Everything will be fine.

Someone.

Your Highness.

What time is it?

Your Highness.

It's already a quarter past nine.

I woke up so late today.

Why did no one wake me up?

I apologise, Your Highness.

Forget it. You may leave.

I want to get changed.

Yes, Your Highness.

I mean,

why did you come to me again?

Didn't you

put up lanterns last night?

Why is a Ceremonial Officer so idle?

Everyone is not around.

So I came to hang out with you

when I have time.

No need.

Now everyone thinks

I saved you.

My father was even impeached.

Gosh.

We are now

best friends through thick and thin.

Besides, you saved me.

Then it's only right

that I thank you.

Yes.

My father deserved

to be impeached.

Jiamin, my best friend.

I've brought you

a gift this time.

I don't want to eat beef jerky anymore.

I'm losing my teeth.

It's not beef jerky.

Look. Do you like it?

I made this

especially for you.

It's the one and only in the capital.

Really?

I don't deserve this.

I didn't really save you.

I can't accept it.

I know you like it.

Take it.

How do you know I like it?

Didn't you

ask your servant girl to come to me

with a fake gourd

for redemption last time?

Also, this is

made based on your looks.

If you don't accept it,

I'll just throw it.

No.

I'll take it.

Tell me.

On account of the doll,

I'll do you a favour.

It's not really a big deal.

I just want to ask you something.

All right.

You grew up in the capital

and are a member of the royal family.

Then do you know

which lady

the Crown Prince is close to?

The Crown Prince

and a lady?

Isn't that you?

(Welcoming the return of Hua Yingting) Leave this to the officials

(and Wei Mingyue) in the capital.

Tell them to follow

the details written above.

No shortfall allowed.

Yes, Your Highness.

It's a matter of great importance

that must be handled with care.

Yes, Your Highness.

Yun Han has not yet returned

from an errand.

Hua Liuli

is unable to get away

because of the envoy meeting.

Ba.

After Pei Jihuai

completed his part,

find a reason

to let him out tonight.

Yes, Your Highness.

I mean

that kind of closeness.

Which kind?

It's the kind of closeness you have

with Prince Ying.

Me and Prince Ying?

We're not close.

If you make it up again, I'll leave.

Fine.

No more talk about you.

Let's get back to His Highness.

Then have you heard of

any woman

that His Highness has in mind?

I still think it's you.

Aren't you and His Highness

secretly flirting with each other,

exchanging glances,

sharing secrets

and in cahoots with each other?

We all know that.

And you did this

at the gate of the city.

Jiamin.

You are so talented.

You speak

so many beautiful words.

(Oh, no.)

(Why did I slip up all of a sudden?)

(I'm not going to be killed, am I?)

Is there any woman

other than me

who has any connection with His Highness?

It's only you.

I told you, except me.

Think again.

What other features does she have?

She was pretty,

educated

and the kind of person

you couldn't forget at first sight.

Oh, yes.

She was delicate

and died at young age due to illness.

Do you mean delicate like you?

Maybe a little more delicate than me.

Let me see.

There are indeed ladies

who have died young in the past two years,

but in terms of beauty and fragility,

they are not comparable to you.

There is one person

with features that are particularly like yours.

She was not from the capital.

She is the eldest daughter of

Princess Le Yang and Master Xie, Xie Chan.

Xie Chan

was quite pretty

and educated.

However, she grew up in poor health

and became dependent on medication.

She died two years ago.

That's a pity.

Then has she been to the capital?

Of course.

Princess Le Yang

brought them to the capital

for two months every year.

She seemed

to have fallen ill in the capital.

All the physicians came,

but failed to save her.

However, she did grow close

to His Highness

when she was in the capital.

I see.

I got it.

(Could that Xie Chan)

(be the one His Highness)

(can't stop thinking about?)

(Ambitious)

Miss.

Time to wash up and go to bed.

Why do you suddenly

start practising calligraphy?

I read today that

practising calligraphy is the best way for self-cultivation.

It will help me to develop

the temperament of a delicate woman.

Look.

(Temperament)

How is my handwriting?

This word

really fits your temperament.

Miss.

Miss.

I have a question.

Did you

knit a little animal for His Highness?

Yes.

Your father used to

make these little stuff to your mother.

You're better than him.

Not only do you make little animals,

you make up little stories.

So what?

He's got a sweetheart.

A sweetheart?

Miss, what do you mean?

(Tianzi Number Five)

Come out.

It's time to hit the road.

Where are you going?

Take me along.

I don't know.

I'm just following orders.

You...

General.

Don't defend me anymore.

I don't know

when we'll see each other again.

We, Jin people, often say,

"Riding on the same boat requires a decade of cultivation."

I know.

How fortunate it is that we have met

and spent so much time together

in this one cell.

We eat together every day,

we talk about anything

and we spend every moment

of day and night...

General A'Wa.

See you in the next life.

Brother.

Everyone will die someday.

It's just a matter

of time.

This time you die first.

A crippled soldier like me

won't last long.

Wait for me in the afterlife.

Brother.

Brother.

I'll go first.

Brother.

I will miss you.

Eat slowly. No one is rushing you.

I also want to drink Princess Hua's milk tea.

Go ahead.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I heard

there is

a nice place around here

called Qingyun Bar.

I don't care.

You must take me there.

Sure.

And Fafa.

I haven't seen Fafa for a long time.

I miss it.

Sure.

So

what did you find out?

I'll tell you all about it

when I've had enough to eat and drink.

Did you find out

the most important things?

There were

more than five assassins between our state

and Jinpo.

The spies

were so well hidden

that even A'Wa

didn't know who they were.

Well, that

didn't surprise me.

What about the other thing?

What else?

Think again.

I think that's all,

Your Highness.

Hua Liuli.

What exactly is

Hua Liuli's involvement

with the second prince of Jinpo?

Your Highness.

Do you need me to find out

the relationship between the second prince Jinpo

and Princess Hua?

Then you will have

a great deal of leverage

over Princess Hua.

Then she will surely

obey you.

I thought you said you didn't care about it.

Yuan Wei.

Come and help me.

Coming.

Okay. One, two, three.

Let me do it.

These were from the Empress Dowager.

These were from His Highness.

Which one looks better?

I must pick the best one

and wear it to meet my parents and brothers.

I haven't picked out a dress yet.

Yes.

I will wear the one

that Her Highness gave me.

Yes.

I want to wear the most vibrant one.

Okay, I'll get it.

This isn't the right look

to meet my parents.

I need to change my makeup.

Let's go.

Miss, I've never seen you

so nervous before.

Of course.

I haven't seen my parents for a long time.

Where is Mister Song?

- Uncle Song? - Uncle Song.

Have you prepared yet?

Coming, Miss.

I've long prepared.

Uncle Song, you...

General will be here today.

We mustn't

disgrace General Hua.

He called us here

so early today.

Let's go.

Your Highness, are we leaving now?

The last time we greeted Princess Hua,

he didn't even move after a long delay.

He is so early today.

Do you have any complaints?

No.

- Your Highness, please. - Your Highness, please.

(Righteous Radiance)

- Your Highness. - Your Highness.

Let's go.

Is that Princess Hua's carriage?

Yes, Your Highness.

Then we will stop here

and wait for General Hua.

Yes, Your Highness.

Are we going to receive them here?

This is contrary to etiquette.

Then go and talk to His Highness.

Me?

Why don't you go instead?

Perhaps

this is his intention.

His Highness

has His Majesty's backing.

But...

Your Highness, are we really

going to greet them here?

I don't care what they think.

(I'll let you have some time)

(for the reunion.)

(The Capital)

Miss.

The Empress Dowager

has granted you so many dresses,

but you chose a bright red one.

Those who don't know

would think you are getting married.

Red is good.

It's so vibrant and appealing.

Then my parents

can see me at a glance.

I remember when I was a child,

whenever my parents went to war,

I would stand on the city wall

and wait for them to return.

Miss.

You've been waiting for three days.

Go back and rest.

Come down.

Uncle Song.

Will my parents and brother come back?

I heard

there was a situation

with the rations on the road this time

and they couldn't be delivered in time.

A soldier's vocation

is to guard the gate of the nation.

War is cruel.

You have to

be prepared for the fact that

we can't always win.

I know.

I wish my parents

don't have to leave this time.

Miss.

There they are!

It's the Hua family army.

They are finally triumphant.

This is

the core of the Hua family army.

(Qinghan Prefecture) Father, mother!

Father, mother!

Mother, it's Liuli.

(The Capital) Father, mother!

Master, Madam.

Liuli!

Liuli.

Liuli.

- My dear daughter. - Father.

Mother.

Let me see you.

I miss you so much.

I miss you all, too.

Where is big brother?

Brother and his wife couldn't make it,

but they asked me

to bring you a gift.

He just didn't want to come back

after he got married.

Don't be ridiculous.

Mother, father, brother.

Look.

These are gifts from the Empress Dowager, His Majesty

and the Crown Prince.

I am doing well in the capital.

Come here.

Let me see.

Silly girl.

You are alone here

without anyone to look after you.

See?

She's losing weight.

Enough.

We can

catch up at home.

- Come on. Let's go home. - Let's go.

Greetings, General Hua,

General Wei.

Westerly Foot?

Please rise.

I've never forgotten

your nickname.

Westerly Foot.

(Yanqi Gate)

Father.

Our family

has made a great contribution,

but His Majesty

wouldn't even bother

to come and welcome you.

Liuli.

His Majesty allowed your mother and I

to return to the capital in a discreet way

after I have written to him.

It's already a chaotic situation.

If we make a fuss,

it'll be disadvantageous to our family.

Yes.

By the way,

His Highness has arranged for me

to live in our old house in the western suburbs.

It's a bit far away.

Let's hurry home.

Great! Let's go.

Back to our old house.

Let's go.

- General, look. - Let's go.

It's the Crown Prince.

Let's go.

I, General Hua Yingting...

Wei Mingyue.

- Came to greet you, Your Highness. - Came to greet you, Your Highness.

Welcome back,

the victorious Protector General.

Welcome back,

the victorious Protector General.

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Mother, look.

- It's all here. - Changkong, look there.

This fan is still here.

Let me take a good look.

Is it nice?

Yes.

Here, mother.

Father.

Okay.

Brother.

Try it.

Does it have a taste of Qinghan Prefecture?

Try it.

Did you make this?

Of course.

My daughter is amazing.

Right?

As expected of Liuli.

Father, mother, brother.

Go to your rooms

and get some rest.

Later on,

I'll show you around the street.

It's interesting.

Great.

I can't wait for it.

Wait.

Okay.

That can wait.

Did you get into trouble again?

Mother, I didn't.

Really?

Father, look at her.

Honey.

We just came back. Let's not talk about this.

Fan yourself.

- Okay. - General, madam.

The meal is ready.

Great.

Honey, let's eat.

Time to eat.

- Let's eat. - Okay.

I'm starving.

That's how

I became the Ceremonial Officer.

I have to go to court every day,

which is very hard.

You just became the Ceremonial Officer.

Did you offend anyone in the process?

Did you have a grudge against anyone?

Do your father and I

need to go to every door to apologise?

Mother.

I'm not that much of a troublemaker.

You are.

Liuli.

Whatever you've done,

your mother and I can take care of it for you.

Yes.

Let us know

if you need me to settle

any of your accounts.

I'll take you to smash the doors

of those civil officials tomorrow.

Liuli.

That won't do.

We just returned to the capital.

We need to keep a low profile.

I know

you feel

a little upset,

but there are still

people who

care about our family.

His Highness, for example.

He came all the way here.

I haven't seen him for many years.

His Highness

is much more handsome.

Honey.

Is that what you should be focusing on?

His Highness

always says he is simple-looking.

Have you ever seen such a humble person?

Liuli, has this

become your focus too?

Liuli, let me ask you.

Have you met

a man you like

during your stay here?

Father.

So what?

She doesn't need a man.

It's a blessing for that man

if my little sister is attracted to him.

Well said.

No.

I am a delicate lady

in the capital.

I am not fit for those things.

Gentlemen.

I heard that the Hua family

has arrived in the capital today.

Did you know that?

I heard that His Highness

even stopped in the city on purpose.

The fact that the Hua family has returned this time

only shows that

His Majesty has long been cautious of the Hua family.

In fact, even if Hua Liuli

had become

the Ceremonial Officer,

so what?

That makes sense.

- That makes sense. - That makes sense.

(Grand Preceptor Mansion)

Is everything done?

I have wiped up all the blood

on the outside with water,

as you instructed me to do,

but are you sure you want to

keep such a dangerous man in the house?

I'm sure.

You've pawned

almost all of your dowry

for a ginseng.

What if your father

finds out?

Saving a life is more important

than not being scolded by my family.

Have you forgotten

Du's family rules?

Still, Miss,

what about your reputation?

His life is at stake.

We'll talk about it later.

You go outside and keep a lookout.

(Blacksmith Shop)

Young Master Yun.

Drink some ginseng soup.

Lady Du.

You...

I am sorry.

No problem.

Young Master Yun.

You are seriously injured.

Take a few days

to rest and recuperate.

I made some ginseng soup for you.

Drink while it's hot.

Young Master Yun, let me help you.

(Pretentious Hour)

(One person suffers.)

Is this ginkgo leaf butterfly

only going to work once

and never again?

Miss.

I think

you can only make it

in front of His Highness.

You can even make bunnies,

frogs and so on.

After all, it's about impressing a man.

As expected of a woman.

Like this?

It's so easy.

♪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♪