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 16=

Don't tell me she won't come.

Probably not.

No way.

I don't believe it.

She will come.

Who said I won't come?

Princess Hua.

Princess Hua.

Be careful.

Princess Hua.

I finally see you.

I've been waiting at your house all day today,

but you didn't show up.

Liuli.

- What are they doing up there? - This is tiring.

Why don't you ask?

She is a short temper.

I'll give you half my pay.

You go and ask.

Yuan Wei.

Do you know what His Highness

and Princess Hua are talking about?

What are they talking about?

It's none of your business.

You just wrote, "back of the hill".

You could drive our horse to death.

It is

a full moon today.

Yes. There are a lot of stars, too.

Your Highness.

Did you have a drink with my father?

Yes.

General Hua's liquor tolerance is truly amazing.

I almost passed out.

I was told that

you were too tired

and went straight to your room.

So I didn't want to bother you.

Yes.

The envoys

were arriving one after another.

After I settled them

into Longjing House,

I entertained them.

It was a bit tough.

Then I'll get you some men tomorrow.

You are the Ceremonial Officer.

You don't have to do everything personally.

Did you come to my house today

to catch up with my family?

Yes.

I just wanted to visit

your family.

But when our family

moved away from the capital,

you were

just a child.

That's right.

Did my family treat you well?

Of course.

They were very kind to me.

That's a relief.

By the way,

this is

the haw balls my brother

got for me.

It's delicious.

Try it.

Take this, too.

Is it good?

Yes.

By the way,

I've given you some jewellery today.

If General Wei doesn't like it,

remember to take it back.

Are they for me?

Of course.

Actually,

I'd like to thank you

for the butterfly you made for me.

I slept at night

and dreamed of my mother.

Really?

She said

it wasn't because of the incense I offered,

but because a butterfly

came to her.

So you went to

honour your mother that day.

Actually,

I am envious

of your family.

His Highness's mother.

Don't worry.

My family and I

will take good care of

His Highness.

Why do you think

I was so happy

when His Highness said he actually

paid respects to his mother?

Happy.

Besides,

he asked me to go to the back of the hill at this hour.

Not only did I go,

I was so happy.

Happy.

Do you think

I have

a feeling for His Highness?

Two buns and one deep-fried dough stick.

Are you even

listening to me?

Miss.

You've repeated it 50 times.

Please let me go.

You can talk to your brother

or Uncle Song.

Just let me go, please.

Miss.

Young Master Yun, you are awake.

Slowly.

Let me help you.

Don't say a word.

Drink the medicine first.

Here.

Sorry, it's hot.

I...

It's okay.

I'm fine.

Here.

I'm sorry, Young Master Yun.

I didn't mean it.

I...

I'll drink it myself.

I have always thought

you were

a weak girl who only stayed in your room,

but now I realised that

you are

a virtuous lady.

I misjudged you.

A lady is all about manners and a gentleman is all about righteousness.

There is no conflict between the two.

Don't take it to heart.

After all, we all can get it wrong

at the first time.

Then

what do you think of me?

You may be

doing something dangerous,

but I can tell from your music

that you have a great sense

of righteousness.

What is this?

Please give this jade whistle

to Princess Hua

and ask her

to pass it to His Highness.

Do you want Princess Hua to pass it to His Highness?

I don't think this is appropriate.

Rest assured.

You can do it.

I'll explain it to you

when you have completed this task.

Young Master Yun bore the disgrace

and was lurking around the Crown Prince

to seek revenge against the State of Jin.

Jinpo has always

been at odds with the State of Jin.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

I certainly intend to make friends with him.

What do you think of her?

She's good.

There are just a bunch of

bored musicians at Jinling Garden.

It's not a classy place at all.

This place is more interesting.

Yun Han

is indeed one of our own.

According to you,

he did not agree to cooperate.

(Qing Yue?)

Yes.

Since he refused,

I have to kill him.

Since he's a rebel,

he can be eliminated.

However,

he must have escaped.

Master.

If Yun Han appears,

I will inform you

to kill him.

This place has been discovered.

You must have been followed.

I need to move again.

Now

you can't go back to Jinling Garden either.

Why don't you move with us?

(Ankang Garden)

Qing Yue is Yun Han's attendant.

He's the one who sold Yun Han out.

And behind Qing Yue

may well be

the person you've been looking for.

He Yuanting

seems to be trying to find this person

through Yun Han.

Your Highness.

It all

ties together.

I'm afraid

that Yun Han deliberately

gave the wrong information

because we've been watching Princess Hua.

Your Highness.

You need to make

a real decision now.

Kill that Qing Yue.

Take everything out

of his room.

The best way to protect Yun Han

is to make him disappear without a trace.

This...

Since Yun Han

Since Yun Han didn't work with He Yuanting,

he's still my man.

I can ignore

all his previous mistakes.

He has to come back alive.

Then

was it Yun Han who had eliminated

all the undercover spies?

Yes.

But...

That's too cruel.

Have you ever thought

that this is actually Yun Han's

plea for help in disguise?

When Princess Hua was kidnapped,

dispatching all the black-armored army

would certainly alert the Imperial Court,

but even if the spies were discovered,

it would be impossible to eliminate them all.

I guess

Yun Han was trying to hoodwink the other side with this,

which could lead to

a very suspicious point

and hoped we'd look into it.

But probing will lead

to death, Your Highness.

Maybe

he's testing my sincerity.

Life and death

are at my fingertips.

Go now.

Yes.

Be safe.

(Yun Han.)

(You have shed blood for me)

(all these years.)

(I have faith in you.)

(So don't fail me.)

(Hua Mansion)

Du.

Liuli.

Are you here to see me?

Liuli.

May I have a word?

Wait here.

Come here.

I came in haste,

unprepared

and unannounced.

Please forgive my rudeness.

It's fine.

You can come to me

anytime you want.

I'm glad to see you.

Why do you want to see me?

I...

Please pass this

to His Highness.

His Highness?

Why don't you give it

to him yourself?

No, Liuli.

Don't get me wrong.

I...

This is not

a token of love or something.

Trust me.

A token of love?

No.

This...

This is really not a token of love.

I...

How should I explain it?

I...

Anyway,

I didn't ask you

to bring this to His Highness

just because I like him.

Just help me

pass this to him.

Xiuying.

I'm getting more confused.

What exactly is

a token of love?

If a man and a woman

are deeply in love,

they give each other a token,

it means

they like each other.

I always give His Highness

snacks.

Is that also a token of love?

If you think it is,

then yes.

(Ankang Garden)

(If a man and a woman)

(are deeply in love,)

(they give each other a token,)

(it means they like each other.)

Princess Hua.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I...

Well,

Xiuying asked me to pass you this.

(This is Yun Han's jade whistle.)

(Why was it with Lady Du?)

(Could it be...)

Miss.

Did His Highness

bully you?

Yuan Wei.

I think...

I think I like His Highness.

Miss.

Let me ask you a question.

Sure.

Do you like me?

Yes.

Do you like your brother?

Yes.

You like so many people.

What's so special about

you being fond of His Highness?

At best, you just

turn an enemy into a friend.

But...

Is that so?

Of course.

Let's go back.

Put your outfit back on.

I'm sorry.

It was rude of me.

Hurry up.

Are you done?

Yes.

Forgive me for my rudeness.

I have

delivered the jade whistle

to Princess Hua for you.

Princess Hua is a kind lady.

She will definitely help you

pass it to His Highness.

Thank you, Lady Du.

I don't know if

I've interrupted your life

in the last few days.

Indeed.

However,

I don't usually go out either.

My grandfather has recently caught a cold

and is unwell.

So most of the servants

are taking care of him.

Don't worry.

Once I've recovered,

I'll leave here

as soon as I can.

I...

I didn't mean to drive you away.

I just...

I get it.

Thank you

for saving my life this time.

Actually,

His Highness and I...

No need to explain.

Since it's your secret,

you don't have to tell me.

I...

I'll go and boil the herbs.

Take a good rest.

(Qunying Eatery)

Prince Ying.

We have a lot of customers today.

This business is booming.

Maybe today

we can turn a loss into a profit.

Did Princess Jiamin come today?

No, she didn't.

(Qunying Eatery)

Prince Ying.

You must remember

why you ran for the post of

Ceremonial Officer.

If you give in now,

that means you are

surrendering everything.

Prince Ying.

Let's open a shop.

Sure.

What do you think

of the name?

(Qunying Eatery)

Yangcao Eatery?

It's a grand name.

It is brilliant and perfect.

Princess Jiamin.

It is called Qunying Eatery.

Greetings, Prince Ying.

Princess Hua.

Have you seen Princess Jiamin recently?

I did see her

recently,

but she didn't

seem happy.

Yuan Wei.

Princess Hua.

I know you have always admired me,

but

I may not be able to accept it.

Before, I thought that

if father granted me a marriage,

I would just accept it,

but now

I seem to have

second thoughts.

So you should

keep this.

Although this doll

looks a bit like me,

which shows how much you like me,

but

I will have to let you down.

Prince Ying.

I never said

this doll is for you.

I just heard that

Jiamin

fancies this little thing.

So Jiamin likes this.

What does it have to do with me?

Since she likes it,

you should give it to her.

Even I get it.

Do we have to make it so clear?

Thank you, Princess Hua.

Prince Ying.

Don't be so courteous.

We owe you a big thank you

for supporting our business.

Also,

it's our pleasure

that you like our pottery dolls

so much.

Just say you got it for her,

not our Princess.

Why?

Just do it.

Thank you, Princess Hua.

That's how you use a love token.

Princess, eat something.

(Serenity)

I have no appetite.

Princess.

Are you sure

you don't want to meet Prince Ying?

What's the point?

He does nothing

but to piss me off.

I was told that Prince Ying

was standing outside for a long time.

Then tell him I'm busy

and ask him to leave.

Yes.

(Grand Preceptor Mansion)

(It's His Highness.)

(Looks like he got the jade whistle.)

Your Highness.

Please rise.

Your Highness.

You don't really

have to come here yourself.

No.

As I said before,

wherever you go,

I will try to find you.

I must keep

my promise.

Young Master Yun.

Young Master Yun.

Young Master Yun.

(He left without saying goodbye.)

(Han)

(I will make up for your dowry.)

Looks like you've met the right person.

When you were in danger,

this person gave you ginseng soup

and treated the wound in time.

Otherwise,

you would have contracted a disease.

Your Highness.

He is now recovering

and just needs to recuperate.

I have given him

some prescriptions to nourish his body.

Qi, Ba.

See Physician Qiu off.

- Yes. - Yes.

Thank you, Your Highness.

This way, Physician Qiu.

Your Highness.

Lady Du saved me.

Why was it

Lady Du who saved you?

I was lucky

to run into her by chance.

The information I received that day was false.

The second prince of Jinpo

is currently in the capital.

Why?

Have you already known?

Since He Yuanting

is already in the capital,

I'll keep an eye on him as planned.

You did very well.

Take a good rest.

(Minister Mansion)

Princess.

Why aren't we going in?

We'll go in

when Prince Ying has left.

What if he won't leave?

He waited outside

all day last time.

Your parents

came out to greet him in person.

Since you refused to see him,

your mother persuaded him to leave.

I didn't expect him to come again today.

He told me

that he had been very stubborn since young.

He probably won't leave

until he sees me.

Come here.

Listen.

We can't go that way.

We have to climb up.

What?

Just do it.

Come on, help me.

Be careful.

It's a little high.

Hong.

Hong, hold me.

Don't worry. I'm here.

Be careful.

I'm working out.

I've been waiting for you here

for a few days,

but your parents say

you're very busy these days.

So,

have you been busy lately?

I'm indeed busy these days.

So I can't see you.

Then you should go back and rest.

Your Highness.

Prince Ying.

Why did you come

to see me?

I recently found a little something

I'd like to give you.

I think

you'll like it.

This is rare.

Do you really like it?

Of course.

Is this for me?

I didn't expect you to love

this ugly thing.

Since it's ugly, why did you buy it?

No.

Why are you angry again?

I was trying

to make you happy.

Are you trying to make me happy?

Why?

Because

when you're not happy,

I can't see you.

When I can't see you,

I'm unhappy as well.

So

what do you mean?

So

I think

that's what it means.

Your Highness.

For you.

Why are you so preoccupied?

After ten years

of trusting you,

I didn't expect you

to be someone of the enemy.

Your Highness.

I am not with the enemy.

I am with you.

I'm not talking about you.

Of course you are,

but he is.

So what are you going to do?

He did not simply betray,

I believe

he actually faltered.

I think

there is a reason

why you chose to trust him

ten years ago.

Now that he's faltering,

you should win him back

and make him

loyal to you completely.

I get it.

Thank you, Liuli.

Why did you indict me again?

It's just a drink.

Why did you indict me?

I have no one else to indict.

You went to brothel.

- Brothel? - Beat him

so I can indict you as well tomorrow.

I...

No violence.

Stop fooling around.

Prince Consort.

Prince Consort.

I cannot agree with

(Prince Consort, Xie Linzhou) what you have just said.

We are all Grand Preceptor Du's students.

Do you still remember his advice?

An official

should take into account

the importance of the people and the State.

But today you are caught up in

your personal and trivial matter.

What a disgrace.

You are right.

Yes.

- Please forgive us. - Yes.

We're indebted to his teaching.

Yes.

I was out of line.

I hope you all will forgive me.

- No. - You don't have to.

I've just returned to the capital today

and I'm going to report to His Majesty.

I'll see you all next time.

Take care, Prince Consort.

- See you again. - Goodbye.

It's been a long time since I've seen him.

Prince Consort Xie

is becoming more like the Grand Preceptor.

His term as the Governor of Jin

has ended.

He is returning to report on his duties.

I wonder if he will

stay in the capital.

Prince.

Qing Yue is dead.

I think the Crown Prince

sent someone to kill him.

I didn't expect them

to discover the trail so quickly.

We have to move again.

Grandfather.

Grandfather.

Drink this medicine first.

You can continue later.

The subject of this test

is more important than my life.

Just put it aside.

I'll drink after I'm done.

Grandfather.

Why don't you take a break?

Let me write it for you.

Grandfather.

Grandfather.

I'm old.

I don't know if I can last

until the envoy meeting.

I also don't know

if I can hold out until you get married.

Xiuying,

you're like me.

I am concerned about you.

Grandfather.

Grandfather.

Grand Preceptor.

Grand Preceptor.

Prince Consort Xie is back in the capital.

He's here to see you.

Grandfather.

Master.

I'm sorry

I couldn't visit you earlier.

Here.

Slowly.

Slowly.

You were busy in Jin Ridge.

It's not like

you didn't visit me on purpose.

Please rise.

How are you doing?

I'm glad to see you.

Grandfather.

(Blossoming Flowers)

Who sent so many

foolish books?

They were from Princess Jiamin.

She also told me

to make sure you read them.

If you can't stand it,

I can tell you about it.

Then all the more reason for me to refuse.

Miss.

I know

you love reading story books.

Come on, read it.

Blossoming Flowers.

What is this about?

Blossoming Flowers...

The book is about

a princess consort who dies of illness.

The prince marries her little sister

because she has a resemblance

to her.

Yes.

Flowers in the Shadow.

This book is about

a scholar

who made a demon

take the form of his dead wife

to repay his kindness.

Jiamin.

What is she trying to convey?

She's trying to say...

What she's trying to say is that

everyone in the capital knows

that the second daughter

of Princess Le Yang

is coming to the capital.

So be careful

not to be taken as a substitute.

So ridiculous.

Let's go.

Let's ask around.

Take care, Miss.

What?

I've got news for you.

You must

never tell anyone.

Tell me.

I'm a very tight-lipped person.

Princess Le Yang

is coming to the capital

with her second daughter, Xie Yao.

What?

The envoy meeting is about to take place.

They are coming to see it.

That's not it.

They are coming here this time

to marry Xie Yao to the Crown Prince.

Princess Hua, listen.

What?

Xie Yao is going to marry the Crown Prince.

Princess Le Yang and Prince Consort Xie's

eldest daughter

was a well-educated

and virtuous lady.

It's a pity that she died so young,

but their second daughter isn't bad either.

- Yes. - If she were to marry His Highness,

wouldn't it be...

a shame?

(Xie Yao.)

Who is she to steal His Highness from me?

Why?

- His Highness is so popular. - His Highness is so popular.

(Pretentious Hour)

Prince.

What do you think?

It's a nice place, isn't it?

Come here.

Closer.

A little closer.

Can't you

find somewhere better?

Prince.

We have searched many places.

If we don't want to be discovered,

we need to keep a low profile.

If God wants to give a man a great task,

he must first suffer his heart and mind

and work his muscles and bones.

I, Jiang Sha, can accept this place.

Great.

Then stay here.

On second thoughts,

I can't.

I can't count on others.

I have to do it myself.

♪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♪