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 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 ♪