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[The Blooms at RUYI Pavilion]

[Episode 2]

[Duke Su's Residence]

Your Highness.

That lady has not been caught...

but I heard that...

a prosecutor of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, Qi Ce...

has taken the guest list.

There are no casualties...

yet the Bureau decided to get involved.

Hengjing County Magistrate should've been in charge.

Furthermore, I heard that...

the prosecutor volunteered to deal with the case.

Your Highness.

Could the attempt to murder...

be done by the same gang who stole army rations at Guanyan Town?

[A month ago]

Why are the soldiers given terrible food?

We received fifteen carts of fine grains from the capital, haven't we?

Your Highness.

Something is wrong with the food.

I have long heard about Duke Su.

When His Highness was 12 years old,

[Qiu Gao Yi, Superintendent, Imperial Guards of Hezhou]

he was exiled to Zhang Yang City by the Emperor.

[Huo Xing, Grain transportation officer of Hezhou]

He's been following General Zhen Bei since then.

The Emperor said that since High Highness is doomed to face calamity in his life,

he is destined to resist the invasion of the foreign enemies.

The most pathetic thing is...

so many years have passed,

High Highness has never been summoned to go back to the Capital.

Who would take him seriously?

Duke Su.

Duke Su!

If you kill the superintendent of Imperial Guards,

it is considered punishment without approval.

When we are back to the Capital,

I will lodge a complaint against you!

You better behave.

We counted the stock.

the military rations secretly released by the Superintendent...

is only one tenth of the portion that you skimmed!

From who do you get the instructions?

Who is the culprit behind all these?

From Guanyan Town to Hengjing City,

the culprit...

is vicious and merciless.

Qiu Gao Yi, the Superintendent of Imperial Guards of Hezhou...

and Huo Xing, the grain transportation officer have passed away.

Any slip-ups you commit now...

would mean the case of military rations remain unsolved.

They are dead...

but I am still here.

If I die,

you guys will be here.

The emperor will be here.

The government officials will be here.

While the general and the soldiers are fighting at the border,

those corrupt officials are having a jolly time.

I am not finding out the truth for myself.

It is the truth needed by Dayu.

Your Highness is right.

Your Highness,

be that as it may,

you still have to be more cautious.

My lady,

did you have fun at Yue Dan Commentary?

My lady.

You seem to be absent-minded after coming back.

Is it because you met your lover?

No way!

That guy is a jinx!

I met him twice and I was jinxed every time.

I think our birth dates are not in line.

How strange.

How can I marry him?

What are you murmuring about?

Since he is a jinx,

you just have to stay away from him.

You are right.

It is not impossible to alter the content of my dream.

At least this time, there are no casualties.

Lan Xiang!

Prepare some herbs that help to calm the nerves.

I want to have a good sleep tonight!

Are you going to bed so early today?

Go now!

Bring me Ophiogon, Chinese asparagus, Spine Date Seed,

Fragrant Landpick or lily.

If all the herbs don't work,

just bring me the almighty ganoderma. I will turn it into juice and drink it.

Do you plan to fall asleep forever, my lady?

I want to have a peek at the future in my dream.

Well, have some dates first.

I'll make stress relief soup for you.

Go ahead.

Duke Su.

He will die young.

I must not marry him!

[Xu Mao, Duke Cheng, the third prince of Dayu]

Uncle.

[Xu Hao, Duke Huai, the fifth prince of Dayu]

Brother Mao.

Marquis Xindu.

[Zhang Yao Cheng, Marquis Xindu of Dayu]

King Huai.

Xu Hao.

Your fourth brother is well enough to walk around.

Why isn't he here today?

God knows.

He never tells me anything.

Duke Su has been guarding the border all year long.

[Xu Ping, Duke An of Dayu]

Finally he is back to the capital.

Both of you are born by the same mother.

You should support each other.

Stop being jealous of him.

He is a sinner.

Our father is being lenient to him.

He allowed him to recuperate in the capital.

Look what has he done.

He attended Yue Dan Commentary...

and created a chaos.

Don't be rude.

Anyone else can talk nonsense about him but you.

He killed Qiu Gao Yi...

as it is related to the matter of army rations at Guanyan Town.

Besides, General Zhen Bei has written to His Majesty to explain.

His Majesty knows what to do.

You don't have to worry.

I am not worried about him.

His Majesty is here.

-All hail the Emperor. -All hail the Emperor.

[Jia He Emperor, Emperor of Dayu]

Rise, everyone.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Before the morning court,

I would like to announce something.

General Hu, the Commander of Imperial Guards...

is of old age...

and is tortured by illness.

I'm allowing him to retire and return to his hometown.

As for the position of the Commander of Imperial Guards...

Praying for wealthiness, prosperity and safety!

Praying for wife, son and peace of mind.

Yellow talisman and red paper.

You can ask for anything!

Are you serious?

Young Lady Rong, finally I see you again.

[Xiao Ba, Informant of Hengjing]

You have yet to return us the attire and the banner that you borrowed.

Exactly, we can't do anything.

[Xiao Qi, Know-it-all of Hengjing]

We can only join Xiao Ba and sell talisman.

The attire is dirty...

and I have lost the banner.

Please accept the token of my apology.

Young Lady Rong, you shouldn't have.

You can come to us anytime if you face trouble.

I am indeed in trouble.

Both of you have been swindling people since young.

You have learned many survival skills since young.

Since you have seen a lot,

do you know how to resolve grievances?

You have found your lover?

We have talismans to form ties of affection.

I want to untie the relationship with a petty man!

Don't try to cheat me with these useless talismans.

Young Lady Rong, what have you done?

Who is that person?

You need to be more specific.

I mean...

I fear that I am gong to have a terrible relationship with a person.

I just want to stay away from him.

The further, the better.

It is not difficult.

You just have to steal his underwear and burn it to ashes.

Underwear?

How can I get it?

That's why...

you need to steal it.

Actually,

there is another way.

You can stay at home forever.

Even if you are out, you can avoid going places that he might go.

There are so many people on the street.

It's unlikely you'd bump into him all the time.

Let's go!

The new Commander of Imperial Guards is here.

How imposing.

A new broom sweeps clean.

I am faking someone's attendance at the barracks later.

I hope I won't be put into trouble because of this.

Imperial Guards?

The new Commander of Imperial Guards is here!

The new Commander of Imperial Guards is here!

The new Commander of Imperial Guards is here!

[Imperial Guards]

Alright! I am going to bet on even!

Again.

Big! Small!

Deputy Commander, the new Commander is here.

[Guo Rui, soldier of Imperial Guards]

He is demanding us to go out.

[Liang Tong, Imperial Guards Deputy Commander]

What is the rush?

It is totally fine to make him wait.

-He should wait for us. -Let him wait outside.

He has been waiting for a long time, Deputy Commander.

Fine.

Let's go out.

Let's go.

Let's check out that lad. Let's go.

Your Highness.

It seems that they are trying to put the fear of God in you.

The new Commander of Imperial Guards is here!

Let's go and have a look.

Let's take a look.

I am Liang Tong, the Deputy Commander of Imperial Guards.

Greetings, Duke Su.

-Greetings, Duke Su. -Greetings, Duke Su.

Remove the barrier of spikes.

Your Highness, for your information,

the military camp is not an ordinary place.

Within two miles,

-no horses are allowed. -You Highness need to get down from the horse.

How dare you!

Since such rule exists,

I shall dismount.

Please don't take offense, Your Highness.

I am just doing my duty according to the rule.

You abide by the strict rules.

It is a good thing.

I had been guarding the border year in year out.

I don't know much about the rules of the Imperial Guard.

If I miss out anything,

please remind me, Lord Liang.

No worries.

Your attire is imposing, Lord Liang.

Your Highness, you have good taste.

It is tailored made by the best tailor in town, Zhi Yun Workshop.

Since you are at the camp,

why are you not in military attire?

No alcohol is allowed in the military camp.

Why do Lord Liang and everyone else here...

smell of alcohol?

You placed the barrier of spikes at the entrance for no reason.

Should any urgent military situation arise,

how do soldiers and horses in the camp exit at the first instance?

Well...

As the Deputy Commander of Imperial Guards,

you didn't train nor examine the soldiers.

Even the second son of the Wang family who is lame...

has been registered as one of the Imperial Guards.

The money given to you by the Wang family...

is enough for you to get a few pieces of clothes from Zhi Yun Workshop, right?

Your Highness!

Imperial Guards investigate any suspect for the Emperor...

yet you do the opposite by committing corruption.

Your Highness!

Your Highness...

please don't falsely accuse me without a basis.

I don't dare to do so.

The general and soldiers at the border are fighting really hard.

On the other hard, all of you do what you wish without restraint.

If I don't kill you,

it would be a great injustice for those who risk their lives.

Your Highness!

-Please don't do that! -Please spare my life, Your Highness!

Punish Lord Liang according to the military rules!

It is said that Imperial Guards are on heavy watch.

We just entered the camp as per our wish.

If it is really on heavy watch,

a highborn wouldn't have asked me to attend the roll call.

Honestly, I'm doing it for multiple persons.

Let's go.

Loose military discipline,

the equipment in the camp is in a mess.

After the inspection,

nothing is acceptable.

Please forgive us, Your Highness.

The Imperial Guards are meant to investigate those corrupted officials.

Ridiculous!

The Imperial Guards have the responsibility,

but they still considered military.

Though the duties are different,

the military discipline should be there!

Duke Su has just got appointed.

A new broom sweeps clean.

Are you really going to fake attendance?

I can't afford to mess with Duke Su,

but I can't afford to mess around the highborn too.

Wu Bai Qi.

Wait for me while I do the job.

Wu Bai Qi!

-Wu Bai Qi! -I am here!

Wu Bai Qi?

Your Highness.

Don't be afraid.

We met before.

Have you forgotten?

I still remember.

Do you?

Please pardon me, Your Highness.

Young Master Bai Qi is not feeling well today.

That's why he sent me here to attend the roll call.

Ridiculous.

Among the Imperial Guards,

people are categorised into young masters and servants.

Xu Jia.

Yes.

Bring him away and cane him for 20 times.

Then, bring Wu Bai Qi back!

Bring him away!

Your Highness.

-Let's go. -Your Highness!

-Your Highness! -How merciless.

-Please don't do it, Your Highness! -Crude! Jinx!

Duke Su is so imposing.

[Wu Bai Qi, Imperial Guards Lieutenant, the eldest son of Lord Xindu]

You are Wu Bai Qi?

Yes, I am.

You faked attendance.

People!

Hold on!

Young Master Bai Qi,

don't mess around with Duke Su.

In only a few days time,

you have become Duke Su's lackey, Guo Rui,

How dare you!

The military rules are strict and impartial.

The subordinates must listen to the superior.

To you, it means lackey.

Duke Su is interesting.

After giving in the military power of the border,

now His Highness is ranting out on... the Imperial Guards.

The Imperial Guards...

assist the Emperor...

and protect the people at the same time.

It carries heavy responsibilities.

I believe that all of you know about...

the corruption case of military rations.

However, none of you abides by the rule.

All of you are in a state of disorder.

I tried to put the military discipline straight...

but you claim that I am showing off my power.

How is the corruption case related to us?

Just because of Qiu Gao Yi?

Wu Bai Qi.

The Imperial Guards stole what is entrusted to its care.

Self-inspections are necessary.

I have long heard that...

the Imperial Guards...

consist of profligate sons of the rich...

who are protected by the seniors in the capital.

Today, I shall see for myself...

if that is true.

[Imperial Guards]

-Sure! -Sure!

-Go! -Go!

-Beat him up! -Beat him up!

-Beat him up! -Beat him up!

-Beat him up! -Beat him up!

Stay away!

-Beat him up! -Beat him up!

-Beat him up! -Beat him up!

Do you admit defeat?

You are injured.

I am strong enough to defeat you!

Do you admit defeat?

Yes, I admit defeat!

It is you again!

This is a misunderstanding.

Please let go of me.

Your Highness, is that an assassin?

I am not an assassin. Let me go!

Your Highness,

she was at Yue Dan Commentary too.

She took a glance at the crossbeam numerous times.

It seemed that she already knew something was wrong with the crossbeam.

She could be the accomplice of the culprit.

Nonsense!

If it weren't for me,

His Highness would have died.

I stared at the crossbeam because it was the only clean spot.

The rest of the crossbeams were dirty. I was curious. That's it.

I saved him out of goodwill.

How could you suspect me?

What a heartless person.

Who are you?

I am the daughter of Hengjing County Magistrate.

You impersonated as someone else on a few occasions.

Why did you do that?

Do you want to know the truth?

Are you going to lie to my face?

No, I'm not.

As you saw just now,

I am here to steal your underwear.

Such a shameless person!

What shameless?

After saving His Highness,

we had a row.

I consulted a master and he told me that...

I need to get his underwear and burn it.

I can only get rid of the resentment between us that way.

That's why I took the risk.

You are already a great word twister.

You don't need to consult anyone else.

You are the masked person?

You knew that long time ago, right?

You don't have to pretend anymore.

I know that my behaviour looks very suspicious.

However,

let God be my witness.

It is just a coincidence.

Furthermore, I am the second daughter of Hengjing County Magistrate.]

We are not even on bad terms. Why are you doing this to me?

Inform Lord Fu...

to pick her up.

Don't...

Don't inform my family.

Bring her away.

Something bad happened!

Something bad happened!

Why are you screaming and shouting?

Miss Fu Xuan is reading.

Miss Rong went to the Imperial Guards camp...

and got into a big trouble.

What?

Someone from Imperial Guard came...

and told the master to pick her up.

Are you sure?

She is indeed capable of doing so.

Lan Xiang, Bao Zhu, I am going to pick her up.

Both of you stay at home.

Don't let my parents know.

Why couldn't I defeat him?

Nowadays,

nothing is too strange.

A lady...

came to the military camp just to steal a man's underwear.

You are a brave lady.

I respect you for that.

Little Marquis,

I don't deserve your respect.

Young Lady Fu Xuan is here.

Sister!

Sister!

Young ladies of the Fu family sure love the military camp.

I fear that they are...

-Sister! -Rong'er!

Rong'er!

-Rong'er! -Look at them!

Are you okay?

I am fine.

Father doesn't know about this, right?

Now only you are worried.

We shall talk later. Behave and wait here.

Why are your hands tied up?

It's their fault!

If you don't mind,

what did she do...

that deserves to be tied up?

Your sister is bold and reckless.

She disguised into a man and barged into the military camp.

This is a great crime.

Do you know what the Imperial Guard is?

Little Marquis,

do you know?

You know me?

You are Little Marquis from Xindu Residence.

You are also the owner of Feng Lai Yi.

You are so well known.

Everyone knows about you.

I also know that...

you disregard the law...

and behave like a spoiled son.

You have been...

treating the Imperial Guard as a place for fun.

Relying on your family background,

you are here to kill your time with an unimportant role.

How dare...

Holding back your sister is my duty.

Imperial Guards are tasked to investigate corrupted and crafty officials.

What is wrong? You can't even find out the real identity of an ordinary lady.

She is just a helpless lady.

How can you tie her up...

without finding out the truth?

-You... -That is right!

I didn't do anything yet they tied me up.

They hurt my hands.

Don't try to talk your way out.

All right, my sister has been punished accordingly.

I also brought along my father's token.

Can I bring her back?

The commander has instructed that...

Lord Fu has to be here to pick her up.

The token represents my father.

Are you going to investigate...

the genuineness of the token?

Is it safe to assume that...

today, you are...

making things difficult on purpose for both of us?

Nonsense! I fear nothing.

I have never made things difficult for women.

You may leave now. If anything happens, I shall bear the responsibility.

Are you serious?

Thank you, Little Marquis.

Let's go!

Hold on.

Anything, Little Marquis?

It is not fair.

You know everything about me...

but I don't even know your name.

My surname is Fu.

My first name is Xuan.

Goodbye.

Let's go.

Thank goodness you came to save me.

Fu Xuan.

Your Highness.

As expected,

the person who came talked a bit...

and Wu Bai Qi released that lady.

However, that lady...

is indeed the daughter of Hengjing County Magistrate.

Her name is...

Fu Rong.

Since we know her identity,

we can take our time to observe her.

Your Highness.

However, His Majesty...

has only given you three months.

One month ago,

Xuan Han made a surprise attack on Guanyan Town.

General Zhen Bei and I fought against them.

The soldiers risked their lives...

and drove the enemy back.

However, in the end,

they didn't have food to fill their stomach.

The food sent by the government...

were nothing but pebbles,

husks,

and chaffs.

[I killed Qiu Gao Yi...]

because he...

had committed the offense of embezzlement,

mendacity to the Emperor,

and stealing what was entrusted to his care.

Therefore, I killed him.

When I was on my way escorting the grain transportation officer to the capital,

we were ambushed.

It clearly shows that...

some people hope that this incident...

could be hidden from the capital.

I volunteered to be the Commander of Imperial Guards...

and investigate this case thoroughly...

to do the general and soldiers at the border a justice.

I don't think it is a good idea.

Duke Su took it upon himself and executed someone.

He should be removed from the position of the Deputy General Zhen Bei.

From today onward,

he will be the Commander of Imperial Guards...

for three months.

Brother.

In my view,

Duke Su has just returned to the capital.

He is not familiar with the people and the place.

I fear that three months...

Thank you, Father.

You may leave now.

Yes.

Here.

Sister told me that...

in order to ensure the date tree grows well,

plant ash should be used.

Really?

Yes, we shall add more plant ash.

Sure.

Here.

Come on.

Young Master.

The lady who saved Duke Su under the crossbeam has been found.

She is the second daughter of Hengjing County Magistrate.

Her name is Fu Rong.

Fu Pin Yan has been promoted to Hengjing County from Jizhou.

Fu Rong?

Fu Pin Yan?

Jizhou?

Is she really Nong Nong?

Get the horse cart ready.

Come with me to the Fu Residence.

Yes.

Sister.

A night has passed.

Are you still mad at me?

Sister.

Fragrant pear cake from Xishan,

or crystal-like persimmon cake from Dong Street?

Which one do you prefer?

Or...

Or I can make you some plain noodles?

Sister!

I have learned from my mistake.

I shouldn't have had...

gone to the military camp alone.

I know that you feel sorry for me.

I swear,

I won't do it again.

Look at you.

Now only you realise that you are at fault.

I don't mind when you mess around at home.

How could you barge into the military camp?

What if Duke Su decided to punish you?

What would you do?

Where had both of you been yesterday?

Father.

I heard that...

the Hengjing County theatre has a new performance.

We watched the same performance over and over when we were in Jizhou.

Those performance bored us.

So, I brought along Rong'er to check out the performance.

Yes.

The female role in Hengjing County is so much better than those in Jizhou.

They are all exquisite beauties.

Father, you should know that.

How dare you lie in my face!

Both of you are unmarried ladies...

yet you barged in the military camp!

That is out of order!

Father,

it is all my fault.

She went there to rescue me.

It is none of others but your fault!

Xuan'er.

Rong'er always gets into troubles...

and yet you let it slide.

You have spoiled her.

Father,

I have learned from my mistake.

I promise I won't do it again.

Promise?

You have made countless promise since young.

Have you honoured your words?

I shall teach you a lesson with this ruler...

so you could grow up!

Please calm down.

She has grown up.

She has learned from her mistake.

Forget about the ruler.

Are you going to spoil her too?

-I... -Go away!

-Master! -You brought along...

this broken ruler with you all the way from Jizhou!

Stand there!

-Don't you think that you can escape! -Father!

-Master! -Don't stand in my way!

Master!

-Master! -Father, please don't...

Rong'er, run!

You rascal! You are killing me!

I am going to beat you to death!

-Master! -Stop interfering!

-I am going to teach her a lesson! -Don't beat her!

-I am going to teach her a lesson! -Father!

-Master! -I am going to teach her a lesson!

This...

[It's really Lord Fu.]

Master Ju Shui.

Bao Zhu, I am surprised to see Master Ju Shui here.

Are you okay?

I am fine.

Lord Fu.

I wonder what your daughter did?

Since I have been punished,

can we put an end to it?

Master Ju Shui, I am so sorry.

May I know why you've suddenly paid me a visit?

To be honest,

on Yu Dan Commentary,

your daughter and I met each other at Ju Shui Pavilion.

Your daughter broke my jade pendant.

How much does the jade pendant cost?

I shall pay for it.

Keep quiet!

My daughter is reckless.

How much does the jade cost? I...

Lord Fu, you have misunderstood.

I am not here to ask for money.

You mean...

Ju Shui Pavilion is still in need of...

a study aide.

Can you please send your daughter to be an aide for a month...

to offset the jade pendant?

Well...

My daughter is naughty.

She might get you into trouble...

if she goes to Ju Shui Pavilion.

It will be troublesome.

No doubt your daughter is naughty...

but she is quite smart.

Rong'er is a girl after all.

I don't think it is proper...

for her to be a study aide.

Master.

Can we talk in private?

Marquis Xindu has never given a thought on the marriage agreement ...

between Rong'er and Earl Yan.

They think that they are too good for us.

If Rong'er becomes an aide,

she will be considered as the unofficial disciple of Master Ju Shui.

Her status will be different.

Lord Fu, please don't worry.

If you hand your daughter to me,

I will teach her well.

Everyone says that...

Master Ju Shui is talented.

If she can be guided by you,

it is her honour.

Thank you for the compliment, Lord Fu.

I shall send someone to pick up your daughter tomorrow.

Thank you for the help, Master Ju Shui.

I am leaving.

Miss Rong, I feel happy for you!

I feel happy for you!

-I wish I could go together. -I wish I could go too.

-Fine, I shall get his signature for you. -Miss Rong!

Because of you, I can go to Ju Shui Pavilion too!

Rong'er.

When you are at Ju Shui Pavilion,

you must take care of yourself.

Don't put yourself in a great inconvenience.

Enough.

She is there to serve her teacher.

Judging from her temperament,

she will never put herself in great inconvenience.

I won't put myself in great inconvenience.

I will slack as much as I can. I won't exhaust myself.

Let's go.

Lord Fu. Madam Fu.

-Qi Shi? -Qi Shi?

You are...

It's like this.

Rong'er is going to Ju Shui Pavilion...

and be Master Ju Shui's aide.

Master Ju Shui?

In Hengjing County,

he is a well-known book reviewer.

It is a great opportunity.

I invited three friends of mine...

to appreciate cliff carvings at Mount Xi.

I heard that Fu Xuan is interested in cliff carvings.

Hence, I would like to invite both of you to come along.

However, it seems...

Fu Rong...

Lately, the weather is really good.

It is the best timing for a trip.

Am I right, master?

However, Rong'er can't make it.

Xuan'er can go with you.

-Sure. -Cliff carvings?

At Mount Xi?

I want to go.

-You can dream about it. -Mother, I want to go.

You shall keep Master Ju Shui company.

It's an opportunity to change your behaviour.

All right.

Lord Fu.

Madam Fu.

Young Lady Fu Rong, we should go.

Let's go.

I shall send you off.

[Ju Shui Pavilion]

This house is such a luxury.

The work...

The design...

I am in luck because of you.

Now I get to see...

the interior design of Ju Shui Pavilion.

Don't just look at it.

You should smell the air.

Lan Xiang,

do you smell anything?

There is nothing special.

Are you serious?

Didn't my dad say it?

He wished that I could be more cultural.

Don't you realise that...

the air is filled with the fragrance of culture?

When I leave this place,

will my mind be full of knowledge?

Will I become erudite and well informed?

Forget it.

No need to answer.

Master Wen.

The room is ready.

This is your room moving forward.

Bear it in mind.

When you are at Ju Shui Pavilion,

don't go to places that you are not supposed to go.

Don't ask things that you are not supposed to ask.

Master Wen...

looks so strict and fierce.

I don't like his look.

We are doomed. We will live in misery moving forward.