Original subtitles

What happened here?

Daozhou has been hit by severe flooding.

We all fled here to escape the disaster.

Here.

It's so hot.

Use our carriage to take her to the medical clinic.

All right.

Here.

Thank you, Young Lady.

Thank you.

I'll have the local magistrate's office

arrange shelter for these refugees.

=Blossoms of Power=

(Adapted from the novel, After My Bloom, All Flowers Wither by Jin Huang)

=Episode 29=

Here.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- One for me, Lady. - Here.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Thank you.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Here.

Thank you.

Drink slowly.

Thank you, Sister.

Go bring two more bowls.

Yes.

You've worked hard.

I just looked around.

Food, shelter, and supplies to keep out the damp and cold are all well prepared.

You have made excellent arrangements.

It is my duty.

Thank you for your praise.

I have a few suggestions.

I'm not sure if they're appropriate.

Please.

We should have more ginger tea prepared

to help prevent colds.

Also, colds are contagious.

If those who are sick aren't isolated in time,

they could spread it to others.

The refugees should be housed separately.

That would be more appropriate.

You are absolutely right.

On this matter,

I was indeed negligent.

Thank you for the reminder.

Physicians and medicine are both in short supply in town.

Mo Yu is my personal physician.

I'll leave her here for you to call on at any time.

As for the medicine in the carriage,

have her bring all of it over as well.

On behalf of the people,

thank you.

You're back.

I'm back.

Changqing, you've worked hard today.

You still have many matters to attend to.

In that case,

I'll take my leave.

If Your Highnesses need anything,

just send someone to let me know.

By the way,

I heard you gave up your horse to take a refugee to the medical clinic

and walked here yourself.

These medicines will help keep out the cold.

You should find them useful.

Thank you, Changqing.

I'll take my leave.

Here, warm yourself up.

I'll do it myself.

Is it too hot?

You've worked hard today.

What I could do

was only to address the immediate crisis.

The people who managed to escape are already suffering like this.

Those still trapped in Wudeng County

must be in even worse shape.

Right now, they lack everything from food and clothing to shelter.

Medicine is the highest priority.

Whatever they need,

we'll send it.

Send it?

The roads leading to Wudeng County

have almost all been destroyed.

Even if we gather enough relief supplies,

getting them safely into the people's hands

would be nearly impossible.

Then we'll deliver them by air.

What do you mean?

(Daozhou Granary Records) This is the inventory record of

all the grain and supplies in Daozhou.

(Daozhou Granary Records: Medicine)

At this rate, in less than five days,

Daozhou will run out of both food and medicine.

So what exactly is your plan?

Stop keeping me in suspense.

Look at this map.

(Daozhou Zhaoshui Wharf) Supplies will be loaded onto ships

at the wharf, then transported into Daozhou,

before being redirected onto this waterway.

This waterway wasn't affected by the flooding.

The current is gentle,

making it suitable for docking.

It's also the closest route to Daozhou.

Then I'll have people drive several wooden posts into both riverbanks,

and connect them with iron cables.

The supplies will be tightly wrapped in oilcloth

and sent across by cable.

From there, they'll be transported to Wudeng County.

That way,

it'll be much faster.

If we build several more cableways,

even large amounts of grain and cloth

can be delivered within a day or two.

Exactly.

How did you come up with

such a brilliant idea?

You flatter me.

When I traveled the country years ago,

I saw mountain villagers

using this very method to transport grain.

If the cableway is sturdy enough,

it can even carry people.

I merely adapted what I saw.

When all is said and done,

the people are the wisest of all.

Seeing the Crown Prince,

so full of the warmth of everyday life,

puts everyone even more at ease.

Why are your hands so cold?

You know I've always been sensitive to the cold.

It's nothing serious.

Your Highness,

I dared to come to the imperial capital alone

and step into the Imperial Palace.

That means I have the confidence to keep going.

You don't need to worry about me.

Just focus on getting yourself well.

Of course I know that better than anyone.

I only

want to treat you even better.

Since the day we met,

I've benefited from you in so many ways,

yet I've never...

Between you and me,

there's never any need to say thank you.

I want to thank you for coming into my life

like a gift from heaven.

Thank you for loving me so deeply,

for being honest with me and giving me your whole heart.

To have become your wife,

I have no regrets.

I establish a nation

for the well-being of its people,

and put ending tyranny first.

The Crown Prince Xiao Huayong and Crown Princess Shen,

who stood fast in a city under siege and steadied the army's morale,

have rendered great service in turning the tide.

Therefore, we bestow upon Crown Prince

and Crown Princess one pair of Dongzhu pearls each,

and a pair of jade ruyi,

in recognition of their meritorious service.

Prince Xin Xiao Changqing

killed the rebel general on the battlefield, boosting the army's morale.

Therefore, I bestow upon Prince Xin 50 kg of gold and 100 bolts of brocade.

Prince Ding Xiao Changtai.

For inciting rebellion, his crime is unforgivable.

All prefectures and counties along the route

are ordered to search for and apprehend him.

Once captured, he shall be escorted back to the imperial capital immediately.

No member of the Imperial Clan shall show favoritism.

Let this decree be carried out.

(East Palace)

Why can't you sleep?

I've been thinking

about seeing Father

and Grandmother today.

Grandmother said

that the two of us, as husband and wife,

must safeguard the peace of the realm together.

Do you think

the burden on your shoulders has grown heavier?

That's not it.

Then what is it?

Grandmother said...

she wants to have a great-grandchild.

You really can't sleep?

Earlier today,

we played a game of chess,

but it ended without a winner.

Why don't we finish it now?

I don't feel like playing chess.

At the hunting grounds last month,

during the polo match,

didn't you say it ended too soon?

Then let's get up and chat.

I don't feel like talking about polo.

How about this?

I'll prepare a calming incense blend for you.

Would you like to try it?

I don't feel like trying it.

♪Time passes like a dream♪

♪Pushing the sea of stars to flow across♪

♪Flowers wilt and bloom again♪

Stop it.

I thought

I'd already made myself clear.

♪Gently spreading through the blossoms♪

♪How sweet this yearning is♪

♪Yet who among us still roams like we did when we were young?♪

♪Amidst the flickering lights♪

♪Alone for several autumns♪

♪How to choose the one♪

♪To be with forever?♪

♪When I gaze upon you♪

♪Flower petals twirl gently in my heart♪

Actually,

I think the Crown Prince is quite good.

Of course you do.

(Clarity and Serenity)

See? I told you they weren't asleep yet.

♪Quietly reflect in your sparkling eyes♪

♪Scattered red petals fall like rain♪

See? I told you.

The Crown Prince may look every bit the perfect gentleman,

but he's really a shameless flirt.

You can't say that.

Let's go.

(Clarity and Serenity)

♪Not a trace of sorrow can be found♪

♪And a pool of me♪

Your Highness.

You have court tomorrow.

I know.

Then behave yourself.

How can I behave

with you beside me?

You have been awake for quite some time.

Why haven't you gotten dressed yet?

Getting dressed

has always been Tian Yuan's duty.

Now,

I have a wife.

Would you still leave

something this personal to someone else?

What if I say no?

We agreed to treat each other with mutual respect.

My arms are getting tired from holding them up.

Turn around.

What are you doing?

Since we're to treat each other with mutual respect,

then let me

do something for you as well.

I'll do it myself.

You don't need to do my makeup...

Hold still.

Be careful, or it'll come out crooked.

♪Frost that melts at a single smile♪

♪How can you be this wonderful♪

♪I've hidden so many words♪

♪Too reluctant to tell you♪

♪So never uncover♪

♪The sand that slips away with one grasp♪

♪The flower that withers after one bloom♪

♪Silently buried deep inside my heart♪

♪Every answer I gave♪

♪Was both bittersweet and absurd♪

♪Hiding my tear-filled eyes when I hurt you♪

♪How hard it truly was?♪

♪The wounds that healed with just a little comfort♪

♪The lies made whole with a single embrace♪

♪Pretending to be brave as if I'd never been hurt♪

Every look you wear

leaves everyone in awe.

The noble ladies

all rush to imitate her.

Today,

it's sure to become the latest fashion throughout the city.

♪I've crossed the wasteland of memories♪

♪Never knowing I was lost♪

♪Why don't you take me away?♪

♪Lead me out of this endless game of hide-and-seek♪

♪The flustered mortal world♪

Done.

(Cultivate Virtue and Practice Righteousness)

This is the list of palace maids to be released under the general amnesty.

Palace Domestic Service and Court of Imperial Clan Affairs have verified it.

No one has been overlooked.

Go with the palace attendants from

the Palace Domestic Service yourself.

Make sure every palace maid leaves the palace safely.

Go on.

Yes.

Your Highness.

His Majesty has just issued a decree.

Prince Xin has been rewarded for suppressing the rebellion.

Noble Consort Rong has been restored to her former rank.

Come.

Let's go congratulate Noble Consort Rong.

Greetings, Noble Consort Rong.

Thank you for coming.

After His Majesty granted amnesty to the inner palace,

the palace maids of Hanzhang Hall were also included on the list.

So I have prepared some newly assigned palace maids

for you.

Starting today,

you will all serve at Hanzhang Hall.

- Yes. - Yes.

Their assignments

will be entirely at your discretion.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

(Sixian Hall)

Your Highness.

Is the Crown Princess here?

She's in the side hall.

Her Highness is blending incense.

Please wait a moment.

I'll inform her right away.

No need.

I'll wait for her here.

Go on with your work.

Yes.

Your Highness?

When did you get here?

Just a little while ago.

Why didn't you come in?

Mo Yu told me

you don't like being disturbed while blending incense,

so I waited outside.

Mo Yu?

I sent her to lay out the incense ingredients to dry.

That was two hours ago.

You've been waiting that long?

This is the East Palace.

There's nowhere you can't go.

I didn't want to break your rules.

Between husband and wife,

respect matters even more.

I used to think

marriage meant making compromises.

But now I think

we're even more at ease

than we were before we married.

Come.

What are you looking at?

That's quite a stack.

Princess Anling's wedding to the newly crowned top scholar is fast approaching.

Everything from the betrothal gifts

to the dowry and ceremonial procession

must be reviewed carefully.

Besides,

several palace halls

were recently found to be in disrepair.

These plans and cost estimates

must also be reviewed one by one.

Look at you.

Your eyes are bloodshot from overworking.

The affairs of the Six Palaces

will never be finished.

Take a break first.

I hate seeing you work so hard.

If you hate seeing me work so hard,

then perhaps

you could help me with some of it.

Helping my beloved wife

is only right.

Take care of your work.

As you command.

By the way,

Father knows how exhausting the trip to the northwest was,

so he has invited the Imperial Clan to the hunting grounds

to relax for a few days.

Changqing will accompany us,

and Changying will be responsible for security.

Many thanks for His Majesty's grace.

Your Highness,

what is the meaning of this?

Changqing.

This deer is still young.

Let it go.

Watch out, Changqing!

Isn't this the one the Crown Prince took?

You haven't even finished the edging.

Your Highness.

The Crown Prince is missing.

What?

His Highness and the other princes were ambushed

while hunting in the mountains.

The Crown Prince and Prince Xin have both gone missing.

Who would dare abduct a prince

under His Majesty's very nose?

Your Highness,

could it be the one who poisoned His Highness?

No.

That person has always acted in secret.

They wouldn't make such a big commotion.

In my opinion,

whoever abducted the Crown Prince

has another purpose.

Until that purpose is revealed,

His Highness's life should not be in danger.

Should we send Crown Prince's guards to search?

And my guards as well.

Under my orders.

The people I have hidden in the Imperial Capital

were all placed there by the Duke and the Heir

for your protection in case of emergencies.

If we send them all out,

their identities will be exposed.

Every moment we lose

puts His Highness in greater danger.

I can't risk the Crown Prince's life.

I'm going with you.

The place is heavily guarded.

Breaking out

will be nearly impossible.

Stop.

Why did you

abduct us?

Whatever their purpose is,

they've brought us food and water.

At least they won't kill us for now.

The one behind all this

will reveal themselves sooner or later.

Changqing.

Changqing.

Changqing!

What is it?

I'm hurt.

Could you bandage it for me?

It hurts.

You're always upset whenever you see me.

What are you upset about?

Are you upset

that I admire Xihe,

or that Xihe

has feelings for me?

If I die here,

you won't escape the blame either.

Changqing.

Take my advice.

Give up those resentful thoughts.

Haven't you always been the one who plans ahead

and wins from afar?

What?

Are you really afraid someone admires Crown Princess?

I'm annoyed.

Who could tolerate

someone coveting their wife?

If you're really that narrow-minded,

you'll never find peace in this life.

A lady like Xihe

will naturally attract countless admirers.

Besides,

you don't have...

I knew it.

Some people spend every day hoping something happens to me

so they can take advantage of it.

What a beautiful full moon.

What moon?

Exactly. What moon?

Something that doesn't exist simply doesn't exist.

No matter how much you chase it, or long for it,

isn't that just wishful thinking

and self-deception?

Do you believe

I'll kill you with a knife right now?

I do, Changqing.

But right now,

you don't have a knife.

Enough.

Stop saying things that annoy me.

Get some rest.

I'm hungry.

Don't you have hands and feet?

Don't you think

that your chain is longer and mine is shorter,

so it'd be easier for you to take care of me?

That's right.

I'll outlive you.

Come on.

Huayong.

Huayong.

What's wrong?

Are you alright?

Huayong.

Are you alright?

After all these years,

this is the first time I've felt brotherly affection from you.

It feels so warm.

The hatred between us over the lady we love

can never be reconciled.

What brotherly affection?

Why don't you understand?

No one can decide Xihe's future.

Even if she is that person from the past,

all she wants now is to be Shen Xihe.

That is her choice.

I believe

no one but me

would dare marry the former Crown Princess.

In the end,

she'll come back to me.

Xihe is a phoenix soaring across the heavens.

She is free.

She was meant to look down upon the world,

not to belong to anyone.

If you still can't understand that,

then the bond between you two

ended long ago.

Haven't you always wanted to know

who poisoned you?

I can tell you the truth right now.

If I can't find the Crown Prince, I'm not going back.

♪A wall that falls with a single push♪

Your Highness.

Your Highness!

♪Frost that melts at a single smile♪

Are you still tired?

With you here,

everything is alright.

♪I've hidden so many words♪

♪Too reluctant to tell you♪

♪So never uncover♪

♪The sand that slips away with one grasp♪

♪The flower that withers after one bloom♪

♪Silently buried deep inside my heart♪

♪Every answer I gave♪

♪Was both bittersweet and absurd♪

♪Hiding my tear-filled eyes when I hurt you♪

♪How hard it truly was?♪

♪The wounds that healed with just a little comfort♪

♪The lies made whole with a single embrace♪

♪Pretending to be brave as if I'd never been hurt♪

♪It's a shame I never could♪

♪Give you a moon in return♪

♪With the same open heart you loved me♪

♪I've crossed the wasteland of memories♪

♪Never knowing I was lost♪

♪Why don't you take me away?♪

♪Lead me out of this endless game of hide-and-seek♪

♪You'll never♪

♪Know how much I long to, long to♪

(No animals were harmed in the making of this film)