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 17=

Come in.

Master Yun.

While you were recovering

at His Highness's place,

Qing Yue disappeared

and

his belongings in his room

were looted

one night.

Master Yun.

It was my negligence,

please punish me.

It's not your fault.

Master Yun.

When will you be back?

I'm almost healed.

I'll be back tonight.

You may leave.

Yes, Master Yun.

(Who could be behind)

(Qing Yue's disappearance?)

(And who took all the things)

(from his room?)

(If it was His Highness,)

(why didn't he just ask me?)

(But if it was master,)

(why did he stay put?)

(The Capital)

Move.

Make way.

Get out of the way.

Move.

- Who is that princess? - Move.

- She's a show-off. - Make way.

Even our royal family

- are not as arrogant as this. - Move.

- Maybe - Move.

- she's a princess from another state. - Make way.

- We shouldn't bother - Move.

with these

- ignorant petty states. - Get out of the way.

Hold on.

They are wearing

the same outfit as us.

You're right.

How dare you insult our princess!

Little girl.

Mind your own business.

Do you know

who is inside the carriage?

I don't know.

All I know is that

the States Assembly is coming

and no one shall oppress the people.

What's going on?

(Princess Le Yang)

This is ridiculous.

Who is so bold

to block my way?

I am a marshal under the command of Marquis Chang'an.

I'm in charge of

the States Assembly with Princess Hua.

It's my duty to maintain order.

Who does Wei Mingyue think she is?

This is the capital,

not Qinghan Prefecture.

You...

Drive her away.

Don't go soft.

Yes.

What is the penalty for

assaulting people in the street?

Princess Hua.

Offenders to remove their trousers

and be publicly flogged ten times.

In serious cases, they will be sent to the border

to serve hard labour for five years.

Take him down

and send him to the capital

for flogging.

Let him learn

the laws of our state.

Who on earth are you?

Beat them.

Yes.

How dare you defy me!

Guards.

Go!

His Highness has arrived.

Aunt Le Yang.

Your Highness.

I haven't seen you for a year.

You're a lot more handsome now.

Your men

don't seem to know the laws of this state.

So I'll send them to

learn about it at the palace.

You don't mind, right?

I am grateful to you

if you are willing to

help me educate

my unruly servants.

Didn't my daughter say

she wanted to see His Highness?

Go and get her.

(Why do I feel like someone is)

(staring at me?) She should greet His Highness.

Yes.

(Xie Yao)

(is indeed a beauty.)

Your Highness.

(Prince Consort Xie's daughter, Xie Yao) It's been a while.

(Prince Consort Xie's daughter, Xie Yao)

(Yaoyao?)

Nice to see you again.

Your Highness.

It's our bad.

We've been away for so long

and we're unfamiliar with the capital.

That's why

we accidentally upset

those two big sisters.

(Who is your big sister?)

They blocked our way.

Your Highness.

When did the capital

become so formidable?

Wait.

What did you say?

Big sister?

Who were you talking about?

I was referring to

the two big sisters next to you.

They are younger than you.

Don't get it wrong.

If there's anything

I've done wrong,

please tell me.

I don't want you

and His Highness to get the wrong idea.

(How dare she steal my lines!)

Don't worry.

So you and His Highness

are old acquaintances.

I can't believe

you take me for

such a small-minded person.

Yes,

His Highness and I

are indeed old acquaintances,

but since my sister's death,

I've rarely had the chance

to see His Highness.

Your Highness.

Would you

like to show me

around the capital?

Sorry.

I don't have the time.

I need to send Princess Hua home.

Princess Hua.

Let's go.

That girl just now

turns out to be Wei Mingyue's daughter.

That dumb Wei Mingyue

has raised

a rude daughter.

Mother, calm down.

You are good for nothing.

If it was your big sister...

Now that you have a rival,

you must try to win His Highness's heart,

you understand?

Yes, mother.

I've just returned.

So the Empress Dowager

will give me some dignity.

I'll give you another chance.

Do you hear me?

Yes, mother.

(Blossoming Wealth)

(Hua Mansion)

Your Highness.

You are so kind.

How so?

You are not biased toward Lady Xie.

I am very happy.

Why should I be partial to her?

You are my person.

Why don't you sit over at my house?

Didn't you say

you liked the environment of my home?

But when I think of General Hua...

I am not good at drinking.

I'm afraid your parents

will find it inconvenient.

They won't.

Your Highness.

Honey.

(Hua Mansion)

General Hua.

General Wei.

Your Highness.

It is indeed inconvenient.

Changkong is preparing for his exam.

He really needs

some peace and quiet.

So we can't

entertain you today.

You are right.

Then I'll leave first.

Stop looking.

(Hua Mansion)

Mother.

I was the one who invited

His Highness to our home.

Wasn't it a bit too rude of you

to turn him down like that?

I've been thinking about it

over the past two days.

His Highness

is really a nice guy.

Liuli.

Come with me.

Go ahead.

You didn't learn your father's strengths,

instead, you picked up

all the tricks he used

to please people.

I didn't.

Are you sure?

Did you please His Highness

because you like him?

Mother, what are you talking about?

Liuli.

Look at me.

Let me ask you.

Do you see him

as a man

or a friend?

Mother, stop it.

Let's talk about something else.

I was too busy

with the war

and neglected to interact with you.

I have a question for you

and I want you to answer me properly.

If your brother

was with another woman,

would you be angry?

Why would I?

However,

I will see if that woman

qualifies to be my sister-in-law.

But what if

His Highness

was with another woman?

No way.

Then that woman

will end up like this walnut.

Liuli.

You are ambitious.

What do you mean?

Besides being a renowned

delicate woman,

do you want to be the mother of a nation?

Mother.

A future Empress?

I'm not that capable.

Then you have to remember one thing.

If His Highness

does not confess his feelings first,

you must not reveal yours to him

in advance.

He is the Crown Prince after all.

I don't understand.

What do you mean by confessing?

A smile and excitement that can't be concealed.

Uncontrollable gestures.

Irresistible affection.

I see.

Liuli.

Liuli.

I wish I could

let you go

and pursue your love,

but it's not that easy

to start a family.

(Ceremonial Hall)

Greetings, ministers.

Greetings, Princess Hua.

Today,

we will learn some etiquette.

First,

Luoxia's cheek-to-cheek greeting.

Turn your body towards each other,

extend your arms,

hold each other tightly,

look into each other's eyes

and keep smiling.

Greet.

Next one is

Zhi's handshake.

Face each other.

The host must reach out

to the guest first.

Pay attention to the strength.

Men can be gentle with women.

Don't shake the whole hand.

Just the tips of the fingers.

Keep smiling and bow.

Try it.

Yes.

It's fine.

I am not that fragile.

I don't need support.

I can come down by myself.

Your Highness.

The western suburb is surprisingly crowded.

Thank you

for bringing me here today

for a walk.

It wasn't my intention.

It was actually father's and grandmother's orders.

I had to comply with them.

Lady Xie.

Don't take it to heart.

Hold each other's hand.

Look at each other.

Keep smiling.

Don't hold the whole hand.

Just the tips of the fingers.

That's it.

Be mindful of the distance.

Don't hit your head.

Miss.

Miss.

His Highness is taking Lady Xie

out for a stroll.

(I'm working here)

(and you're out there having a good time.)

So pretty.

Grow old together?

(Hua Mansion)

(Hua Mansion) (I wonder what Liuli is doing now.)

It smells good.

(Her carriage is not here.)

(She's probably working at the Ceremonial Hall.)

Delicious.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

This is very delicious.

Try it.

What is this?

Your Highness.

This is a rabbit skewer.

It is made from rabbit meat,

infused with wine, sauce

peppercorns

and then scalded with hot water.

It tastes delicious.

Rabbit meat?

Why didn't you say it earlier?

I...

(She was gentle a moment ago.)

Rabbit meat is good.

It's fresh.

- (She's a totally different person.) - I really like

this unique flavour.

I see.

You only have a few customers.

Is it because they're afraid to eat this?

No.

Hasn't Princess Hua

ever considered

your subsistence?

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, please forgive me.

For people like us,

who have no skills,

harvesting and hunting

are how we make a living.

Princess Hua gave us

the recipe for rabbit skewers

so that we could

run a stall here

and finally

earn a living.

She gave you the recipe,

but didn't she consider

the fact that no one would dare to eat it?

(She's picking on me.) I...

No.

My business is doing well.

Your Highness.

Enough. Please rise.

Don't worry.

You did very well.

The western suburb was originally a deserted area,

but it was only through the initiative of Princess Hua

that it came to be

as lively as it is today.

This site is closely linked to Longjing Street.

After the States Assembly,

you needn't worry

about making a living.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I am very grateful.

(Men are worthless.)

Your Highness.

Where are you going?

Lady Xie.

I've already walked you

down the street.

Qi, Ba.

- Yes. - Yes.

If Lady Xie wants to go anywhere else,

go with her.

- Yes. - Yes.

- Your Highness. - Lady Xie.

- Lady Xie. - Lady Xie.

- There's a nice stall over there. - Yes.

- You will like it. - Lady Xie, please.

Liuli.

Mister.

Bring me mature vinegar, rice vinegar, white vinegar, balsamic vinegar,

all of them.

Sure.

Then you have to remember one thing.

If His Highness

does not confess his feelings first,

you must not reveal yours to him

in advance.

He is the Crown Prince after all.

(Vinegar)

I heard that

you were busy at the Ceremonial Hall.

Why are you back?

I want to drink vinegar.

So sour.

Yuan Wei.

They all said that

His Majesty is going to betroth

Lady Xie to you.

How come I didn't know?

Your Majesty, drink slowly.

Father.

You have to help me this time.

What's the matter?

I suddenly realised that

I am a beast.

Did you assault a woman?

Is that

what I am to you?

No.

My son is talented

and good-looking.

He would never do such an unlawful thing.

So don't ever try to betroth

Princess Le Yang's daughter,

Lady Xie,

to me anymore.

I have no feelings for her.

San Cai.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Did I ever say that?

Your Majesty,

you did mention it before.

Then tell me.

Who do you like?

Well...

Well,

I...

Why are you stammering?

Just tell me.

Who do you like?

You know her.

Who?

Hua Liuli.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I almost

betrothed her to your brother.

So how far have you

progressed?

I think

she likes me as well.

She was even jealous of

Lady Xie today.

Then have you ever

confessed your feelings to her?

Not yet.

It seems you are not committed to her.

I think

you'd better marry Xie Yao.

No.

Father.

That Xie Yao

is so pretentious.

One minute she's soft,

one minute she's sobbing,

the next she's acting cute.

My head hurts

when I hear her talk.

Why do I feel that

you are talking about Hua Liuli?

Father.

You can't say that about Liuli.

Tell me.

How can I help you?

Just don't randomly arrange a marriage for me.

(Graceful House)

Miss.

Don't worry.

His Majesty has sent

several physicians to examine him.

Grand Preceptor Du will be fine.

I still need to study medical books.

Maybe I can help with

grandfather's illness.

(I wonder why Young Master Yun)

(came to see me at this time.)

Cai Wei.

Get me a basin of water.

Yes, Miss.

How are you, Lady Du?

I'm fine.

Young Master Yun.

How is your wound healing?

It has recovered,

thanks to your help

in those few days.

This is a thank-you gift.

Please accept it.

I heard that Grand Preceptor Du

had been in poor health recently.

So I chose a picture of a pine tree,

in hope it will bring good luck.

Thank you, Young Master Yun.

(Chen Daoxi)

This is Master Chen's handwriting.

This is too valuable.

I can't take it.

I don't appreciate it

even if it were in my place.

You should keep it.

Thank you, Young Master Yun.

You can

see the other one after I leave.

I'll take my leave then.

Your Highness.

If my guess is correct,

this is the poison Qing Yue used

to control Yun Han.

Qing Yue

was doing his master's

dirty work.

Now that he is dead,

the man cut off

his contact with Yun Han directly.

At least Yun Han is safe for the time being.

Are you sure?

Your Highness.

Now that we've

gotten this far.

We just need to uncover one more lead

and we will

wipe them out.

We have to ask Yun Han face-to-face.

If I were to do that,

it would be no different from

controlling someone with poison.

Then Yun Han...

Jihuai.

I don't want to be

the one who pushes him off the cliff.

I want to save him,

not force him.

Your Highness.

But you are also

on the edge of a cliff.

You are wrong.

I gave my trust to Yun Han

because we are in the open.

That being the case,

I'll take the risk.

Your Highness.

You may leave.

Yes, Your Highness.

(Yun Han.)

(How could you)

(betray His Highness?)

(Dafu Jewelry)

If you see something you like, tell me.

I'll buy it for you.

Mother.

Didn't you tell me to spend wisely?

Fortune is not

a substitute for happiness.

I'm happy these days.

I know.

It's because of Princess Le Yang,

isn't it?

She's used to being arrogant and domineering.

Now someone

can finally confront her.

Liuli is such

a nice lady.

She has

the flair of General Wei in her day.

You need to hang out with her more.

Pick a few pieces of jewelry for her, too.

But it's expensive.

Then pick fewer for yourself

and buy more for her.

This is not bad.

This phoenix hairpin

is mine.

I thought it was someone else.

So it's you, Le Yang.

You just grab others' stuff

and steal it when you can't get it.

As expected of you.

Why aren't you

educating your daughter at home?

My little sister.

I haven't seen you in over a year

and the way you speak

is still so unflattering.

No wonder you don't even

have the title of Princess Imperial

at your age.

You...

My little sister.

Are you getting mad at me again?

I remember that

you were rejected by father

because you lost your temper with me

and he caught you

in a disgraceful manner.

Get out of here.

Whenever I see you

get mad at me

and unable to do anything about it,

I feel

sorry for you.

You...

You...

Mother.

Mother, are you all right?

Are you...

Princess Shun'an, are you all right?

I'm fine.

Your Highness.

If you like this hairpin,

just say it.

Princess Shun'an is a generous person.

She'll definitely buy it for you.

Why would you

hit her?

You...

You are sisters.

When did I hit her?

She didn't.

Cry.

- I didn't even move my hands. - Cry now.

She started it first.

Mother.

Mother, are you all right?

Aunt.

My mother is your little sister.

You are older than her.

How could you hit her

when she was so tolerant of you?

Nonsense!

When did I hurt your mother?

Jiamin.

I know

we are not welcome,

but

you can't just make things up.

You guys are too much.

Princess Shun'an.

Why don't you see a physician?

I think it's swollen here.

Really?

Mother.

I'll tell His Majesty.

Mother.

Jiamin.

Bring it on.

I'm not afraid.

Your Majesty, please do me justice.

Mother has gone to rest,

and you are here making trouble.

So, what's wrong now?

Brother.

They made things up.

I have a witness.

Bring the guard here.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Let me ask you.

Did you see me hit her?

Your Majesty,

no.

Your Majesty.

Please do me justice.

He's your own servant.

Of course he's taking your side.

Your Majesty.

I have evidence.

Look.

You...

Please do me justice.

How dare you frame me!

I will...

Stop.

This is ridiculous.

Your Majesty.

I'm still grieving

for Chan.

That's why I was out of line.

Please punish me.

I have heard this

countless times.

Princess Hua.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You were there.

What do you think?

Your Majesty.

I believe that

Princess Le Yang

has her own reason.

That's justifiable.

So she does not need to be punished.

Still, you can't let

Princess Shun'an

suffer for nothing.

I think

you should step in

to make amends to Princess Shun'an.

Brother.

How about this?

Shun'an.

You are not young anymore.

I'll make you a Princess Imperial.

What do you think?

- Thank you, Your Majesty. - Thank you, Your Majesty.

(Hua Liuli again.)

(Hua Liuli again.)

Thank you for today.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

My mother's wish

was to become the Princess Imperial

and now she has finally gotten her wish.

It all thanks to you.

Princess Jiamin.

You misunderstood.

I didn't do anything.

Fine.

Go ahead and pretend.

How did you make my mother's cheek

so red?

Yes.

Will it fade?

It's a blush.

Blush?

By the way,

is it because they offended you

that you took action?

Am I that much of

a grudge-holder?

Minmin.

Liuli was doing justice.

You should learn from her.

Let's go

and eat something delicious.

Let's go.

I can't believe His Majesty.

How could he make her the Princess Imperial?

I'm so pissed off.

She'll cook for you.

Hua Liuli, stop right there.

Stop pretending.

Xie Yao.

Why are you being so harsh?

You were not like this before.

Listen.

His Highness

will marry me.

I am the daughter of a princess.

I will soon be crowned Crown Princess.

My father

is also the head of the Southern Civil Service.

Your family has resigned.

His Majesty is not pleased.

Your glory is on the wane.

His Highness will definitely

make the right choice.

Don't listen to her nonsense.

We all know that the Hua family

has been loyal for generations.

My father also said that

His Majesty will reinstate General Hua.

Yes.

I can testify to this.

Thank you, Princess Shun'an

and Jiamin.

You are so kind.

Xie Yao.

What are you

trying to do with all this talk?

If you're just trying to make

a harsh statement,

then don't waste your time.

I misread you.

You...

Hua Liuli, shut up!

Aren't you afraid that

when His Highness comes,

you won't even have time to pretend

before His Highness sees your true colour?

Aren't you pretending too?

You got me wrong.

I'm naturally beautiful

and delicate.

Why do I need to pretend?

The decree is here.

My mother and I have been bullied by you

since we arrived in the capital.

You guys are too much.

Princess Hua, please receive the decree.

I accept the decree.

By order of His Majesty,

the Hua family has achieved great success

and has been loyal for generations.

Princess Hua has served the people

with great dedication.

Hence, she will be crowned Crown Princess,

with the title of Fushou.

What title?

Fushou.

Wishing you

a long and blessed life.

Congratulations, Princess Fushou.

(That's an awful name.)

I am grateful to His Majesty.

Long live the Emperor.

What is His Majesty's intention?

I asked him every day

to reward my daughter,

but he didn't.

Instead, he actually rewarded

Wei Mingyue's daughter.

Honey, please calm down.

His Majesty has his own considerations.

What considerations could he have?

He just wants to humiliate me.

He's humiliating me!

Honey.

The walls have ears.

It's your fault!

Get out of here! Now!

You're worthless, too.

Your sister

would never embarrass me like this.

I know you have a grievance.

I will order someone to send some scriptures.

You can read them

to calm your mind and concentrate.

I knew you would say that.

I want you to kill them for me.

Kill them!

Why did you say

such a treacherous thing?

What are you pretending for?

Aren't you keeping

assassins all along?

Go.

Kill them for me.

Kill them.

I want them all dead!

It's better not to know

what you shouldn't know.

And don't say

what you shouldn't say.

Do you hear me?

Xie Linzhou, you...

Honey.

The States Assembly is coming soon.

Envoys from various states will come.

It will be crowded.

You should stay home and not go out

for the time being.

And don't worry.

The Hua Family is in charge of the States Assembly.

They have their own

problems to deal with.

You should stay

and look after your mother, too.

(Ceremonial Hall)

Greetings, Minister Hua.

You are here.

Please sit down.

Minister Hua.

You should take a break

before attending to official duties.

You've been

working too hard these past few days.

The States Assembly is a big event.

We can't afford any mistakes.

Minister Zhang.

Anything happened today?

The envoys of the Dianzhu are vegetarian.

I have replaced

all their meals and provisions

with vegetarian dishes.

The Mosi envoys were not happy

when a citizen

gave them the thumbs up

while they were strolling around.

We have sent people to reassure them

and explain to them as you instructed.

Thank you.

Minister Hua.

And one more thing.

I don't know if it's significant.

Tell me.

The Jinpo envoys

have not yet arrived.

The main focus of this assembly

is the negotiations to end the war

with Jinpo.

There is still

no news from them.

Who will Jinpo send this time?

I was told that

it was He Yuanting, the second prince of Jinpo.

He Yuanting

was a strong contender

for the Crown Prince's throne.

Somehow he lost his favour

and disappeared from Jinpo

for a while.

Jinpo doesn't seem to be

taking our negotiations very seriously

by sending him this time.

Don't worry.

He will definitely come.

We have to get ready.

(Pretentious Hour)

Minmin.

Look, a new storybook.

Where did you get this ugly doll from?

It looks like Prince Ying.

Let's go to Jinling Garden

and see Yun Han.

But he doesn't

show up much these days.

Shall I go to see the Crown Prince?

Don't mention His Highness

or Yun Han.

I warn you.

If you mention Prince Ying again, I will...

Fine.

Is it my eyes problem

or your eyes problem?

I don't know if your eyes

are good or not.

Anyway, I only have eyes for...

♪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♪