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[The Blooms at RUYI Pavilion]

[Episode 7]

Take off my mask.

No, I won't.

Don't worry, although disobedient,

I still know that I shouldn't do that.

-So, I... -You're afraid.

Sir,

I'm afraid of nothing in the world.

If you don't turn your face away, I'll...

Nong Nong.

Nong Nong.

Little follower!

It's you!

It's me.

No wonder you could skip stones so well.

You tricked me.

Go arrange the books.

You've been ordering me around.

Nong Nong, I wanted to tell you earlier,

but I couldn't.

Fooled you!

You fooled me. So, I fooled you.

You're not angry?

I don't get angry that easily.

Moreover,

if I tell others that...

Mr Ju Shui was my little follower,

people would envy me.

However, maybe no one will believe me.

Nong Nong,

I was your little follower,

and will continue to be in the future.

The gates of the Ju Shui Pavilion...

will always stay open for you.

Promise?

[Fu Residence]

I went to Ju Shui Pavilion everyday,

but I didn't see my master.

I miss her.

Isn't Little Marquis coming to apologise?

Where is he?

Will he stand me up?

Young ladies,

Ms Gu is here.

Young Lady Fu Rong,

Young Lady Fu Rong.

What's wrong?

Please save our boss.

She is in the imperial storehouse jail.

Since the imprisonment of the boss,

we've had no business.

I had to send everyone home first.

Until now,

I still haven't seen the boss.

These are all ordinary jewellery pieces.

The storehouse arrested her...

for offending Consort Shu?

They could use any excuse for doing that.

It involves the Imperial Wardrobe Service...

that sometimes hires stores outside to make jewellery.

Consort Duan is Little Marquis's aunt.

So, Feng Lai Yi always got the job.

But this time, the Wardrobe Service hired us.

Why did master agree?

She was afraid Feng Lai Yi would retaliate.

She wanted to have good ties with the Wardrobe Service.

So, she agreed to make a head ornament for Consort Shu,

but knowing that you don't want any contact with the palace,

she told me specifically not to tell you.

Was Consort Shu dissatisfied with such fine work?

Ornaments Attendant Chen of the department...

said flowers bloom in spring-summer time,

but the peony is the king of flowers.

Such good symbolism...

is not an insult to the consort.

I don't understand.

I was wondering why she took so long to repair a bracelet.

She did the peony head ornament a few days ago,

and wanted to repair the bracelet as soon as possible.

This was so sudden.

In the past Feng Lai Yi got the job,

now Ruyi Pavilion got it. Why?

Excluding Ji Qing Ting,

many people in Feng Lai Yi were dismissed by Little Marquis.

Maybe it is understaffed.

Sister, what do you mean?

I think this is too much of a coincidence.

After the issue of Feng Lai Yi's plagiarism died down,

this major incident happened to the Ruyi Pavilion.

This is indeed strange.

Let me ask Xiao Qi and Xiao Ba.

The Xindu household is a related to the emperor.

Maybe Zhang Yan can help.

The Xindu household...

Feng Lai Yi.

[Feng Lai Yi]

Little Marquis.

Ms Fu.

Why are you here?

Do you want me to offer a humble apology?

Don't worry. Just wait.

I dare not ask you for an apology.

I just want to ask...

It seems that Feng Lai Yi's business is still good.

Of course.

Although that was an ugly incident,

I handled it decisively.

I changed all the staff other than Ji Qing Ting.

The new jewellery is on sale again.

How could business be bad?

Since your business is so good,

do you have enough manpower?

Ms Fu , why are you concerned about Feng Lai Yi?

If we are short staffed,

would you help us?

I'd like to ask you to help with the drawing.

If there is enough staff,

why did the Wardrobe Service ask Ruyi Pavilion to make jewellery?

When did that happen?

The Wardrobe Service asked you all?

Ms Liu made the jewellery.

Consort Shu didn't like it.

So Liu was jailed in the storehouse.

Young Master, you are well informed.

Why play dumb?

Did you come to Feng Lai Yi to condemn me?

Did you think that...

I acted with Consort Duan to entrap Ruyi Pavilion?

Okay.

I have nothing to say if you think so.

I'll just say this, it has nothing to do with me.

I won't do such an improper thing,

believe it or not.

Young Master,

who irritated you?

You're frowning.

Stop being a glib talker!

Tell me,

why didn't the Wardrobe Service hire Feng Lai Yi?

Well,

the department usually contacts us,

but we don't contact it.

Why didn't it hire us?

How would I know.

What?

Because of the jewellery store owner, you want Consort Duan...

to ask a favour from Mr Dong?

This is not asking a favour.

Consort Duan can give the order,

and Dong Fang Li will release her.

Yan'er,

how is it that Young Lady Fu Rong...

can make you so stupid?

Consort Duan is the younger sister of the marquis' late wife.

She is not my own sister.

Besides, it was Consort Shu who was offended this time.

Consort Shu hates the peony.

Mr Dong is her elder brother.

He will make people pay for it.

Fu Rong is up to no good.

She wants to drag our family into the mire.

Mother, you misunderstood.

You misunderstood Rong.

She is not that kind of person.

Yan'er,

think harder.

Mother, it's because...

our families haven't set up a marriage yet.

But we've exchanged the horoscope details for some time already.

See if...

See what?

We have different social status now.

The Fu family is out of its league.

Fu Rong doesn't know her position.

Before getting married,

she already wants us to use our power to help her.

Yan'er,

listen to your mother's advice.

Don't intervene in her affairs.

Don't listen to what she says.

I understand, Mother.

[Tong Xi Palace]

Bai Qi,

why do you have time to come to the palace today?

Did you do something wrong?

Aunt, of course not.

What wrong can I do when I am in the Imperial Guards?

However,

I don't understand one thing.

Why didn't the department hire Feng Lai Yi...

instead of Ruyi Pavilion?

So, it was about this matter.

Not only that,

what did Ruyi Pavilion do to offend you...

that even the owner was arrested?

Really?

What?

Don't you know?

I thought you knew a few days ago that...

the two shops had a dispute,

and because of Feng Lai Yi...

My child,

why would I do this?

The jewellery is for Consort Shu.

I rarely see her.

Maybe Consort Shu...

specifically didn't want Feng Lai Yi.

So, that is the case.

I misunderstood you.

Well,

can you ask Consort Shu...

to forgive Ms Liu?

I have already told you.

Consort Shu and I rarely meet.

If I talk to her about this,

it would only backfire.

Sirs.

Greetings, Mr Dong.

[Dong Fang Li, Superintendent, Imperial Storehouse, Dayu]

Ornaments Attendant Chen, you came here from the palace.

What's the matter?

It's nothing.

[Ornaments Attendant Chen of the Wardrobe Service, Dayu]

The Liu Ru Yi case...

has been investigated for a while.

Consort Shu is anxious to know the result.

Liu Ru Yi has been detained in the jail.

She had been examined twice.

Did she intentionally offend Consort Shu?

I can't say for sure.

She is an unruly person.

She is facing death.

Naturally she will argue.

Put her to torture,

and she will tell the truth.

Are you asking me to get a forced confession?

That was not what I meant.

Only that if a case can be solved quickly,

you shouldn't delay it.

You are a busy man.

Why not transfer the scoundrel...

to the Ministry of Justice.

Is it solving it as soon as possible,

or disregarding human life?

In terms of making gold and silver jewellery,

I'm not as good as you,

but in other things,

you better not intervene at will.

As for the imperial consort,

if she gets mad,

I will take full responsibility.

Mr Dong, you are so confident.

There is nothing I can say anymore.

Then,

excuse me.

Dong Fang Li doesn't know what is good for him.

Why are you kneeling?

It was not your fault.

Get up.

Thank you, my lady.

When you left the palace,

did anyone see you?

I was very careful.

No one saw me.

Okay.

You may leave.

Thank you.

I am happy to be of service.

A peony head ornament...

is clearly an insult to Consort Shu.

Dong Fang Li is the consort's brother.

Yet he didn't even subject Liu Ru Yi to torture.

The family members are all idiots.

Yes.

It's a pity.

If Liu Ru Yi dies in the prison,

the third prince can complain to the emperor,

and Consort Shu and Duke Su...

will be implicated. Then Ruyi Pavilion...

Forget it.

Ruyi Pavilion will be shut down anyway.

Although I can't kill two birds with one stone as hoped,

I had removed a thorn in my side.

My lady, you are too magnanimous.

Ruyi Pavilion has been undercutting Feng Lai Yi,

and affecting your income.

Okay.

I blame Dong Fang Li for not cooperating.

Don't mention this again,

especially to A Qi.

Don't tell him anything.

This kid doesn't know that money is hard to come by.

When the time comes,

he'll make so much noise I'll get a headache.

Earl Yan.

-Rong. -About Mr Dong...

Rong,

I'm really sorry.

I couldn't do anything.

Has Mr Dong given no heed to Consort Duan?

This matter seems trivial,

but if Consort Duan makes a move,

it'll cause an uproar.

You don't know the twists and turns.

That is understandable.

Thanks for the trouble.

I'll think of a way.

Rong,

don't be angry.

I'm not angry.

You help me out of kindness.

It's not your duty.

Listen to my advice.

Liu Ru Yi is your master in name,

but she is just a superficial jewellery shop owner.

She is suddenly imprisoned...

because she made a mistake.

Please draw the line with her.

You must stay far away from her.

That is the right way.

Are you done talking?

Yes.

Let go of my hand.

[Rong, I really meant well.]

Hey, get out of the way!

Who blocks my palanquin?

Mr Dong,

I, Fu Rong, have something to report.

How dare you stop my carriage!

This is a first.

What's the matter?

Human life is precious.

I'm sorry I stopped your palanquin.

I've come for the sake of Liu Ru Yi.

That case.

Do you have any evidence to submit?

No, I don't.

It was the first time Ruyi Pavilion did this work.

It crafted carefully and did its best,

but acted improperly and violated a taboo.

Ignorance can be forgiven, Mr Dong.

To determine if Liu Ru Yi is guilty,

I will investigate carefully,

and make a decision.

If everyone is like you,

talking without evidence,

but asks for pardon,

Dayu's laws would be for nought.

A mistake was made.

What we can do now is...

not to investigate her mistake,

but let her make up for it.

Do you dismiss this as a trifle?

Mr Dong...

[Dong Residence]

Miss.

You should leave.

Mr Dong is not available today.

Don't waste your energy and torture yourself.

You're awake.

Where am I?

Mr Dong's residence.

This is the Dong Residence.

Your Highness,

why are you here?

Mr Dong is his uncle.

Why can't His Highness be here?

You blocked the palanquin,

and knelt all night long.

What sheer nonsense!

Do you want to see Mr Dong?

May I?

No, you may not.

My master is not a careless person.

Had she known that Consort Shu dislike peonies,

she would never have submitted a peony ornament.

Someone tricked her.

If I do nothing,

I would just watch my master get framed.

I must see Mr Dong.

Even if you see him,

you can't change anything.

Don't underestimate me.

If you want to help your master,

go home first.

-Xu Jia. -Your Highness.

-Send Ms Fu back. -Yes.

Why?

Ms Fu, His Highness meant well.

Please leave with me.

I brought a toy for Wen'er.

I hope he likes it.

He has chest discomforts today.

He is resting now.

For years,

I've been searching for the two herbs at the border.

Unfortunately,

most people have never heard of them.

Leave it to fate.

Be patient.

Wen'er is smart and cute.

He will be fine.

Let's not talk about Wen'er.

Have you come...

because of that Ms Fu?

She looks weak.

I was afraid she would faint at the gate of the Dong Residence.

I was afraid...

you would be implicated, uncle.

I am Dong Fang Li.

I am upright and just.

Had she died kneeling in front of my gate,

I won't be implicated.

However,

don't you know that woman?

Truth be told,

she saved my life,

but I've paid the debt of gratitude.

Uncle, don't worry about me.

Handle the matter impartially.

She saved your life, but...

her master offended the consort.

That is another thing.

Liu Ru Yi sent the peony head ornament to your mother.

She violated a taboo.

Honestly,

I don't know why my mother hates peonies.

It is natural that she didn't tell you.

Speaking of which,

this matter has something to do with you.

Jin'er,

I will be your mother from now on.

-Jin'er. -Your Highness.

Jin'er...

-Mother. -Imperial Concubine Shu likes peonies?

[Dayu's Empress]

Yes, Your Majesty.

The world doesn't need...

people who think too highly of themselves.

Weeds and wildflowers...

hope in vain of becoming the king of flowers.

How pathetic.

You can't even protect your loved ones.

Don't indulge in wishful thinking.

Your Highness!

Your Majesty,

Jin'er's feet are cold.

Please take care of him.

Although your mother is now Consort Shu,

that incident hurt her a lot.

Since then,

she doesn't want anything that involves peonies.

No wonder my mother never mentioned this,

and it is a closely guarded secret in Guang Yang Palace.

This is a hurtful event for her.

It's best to forget.

Liu Ru Yi brought back the bad memory...

that was painful to her.

How can I be merciful?

In the next two days,

I'll visit my mother.

Even with her capability as the owner,

Liu Ru Yi had violated this taboo.

It's really strange.

I really can't decide.

I must have missed something.

Even if that is so,

the event already happened.

It's better to let Ruyi Pavilion make up for it,

and make mother happy.

It would make everyone happy.

So be it.

Her female apprentice is sincere.

Let her try,

but...

time is running out.

-Thank you, uncle. -Master,

Little Marquis is here.

Ask him to come in.

Your Highness!

Mr Dong, Your Highness.

The case of the Ruyi Pavilion owner is strange.

There are mostly women in there.

Everyone knows her place.

The violation is something they wouldn't dare commit.

Mr Dong,

it's presumptuous for me to say this suddenly.

-but... -Since you have time to intercede,

why not send a message from me?

I'm here to see Young Lady Fu Rong.

You only said you wanted to see Ms Fu.

I thought...

Rong'er had insomnia last night.

She is asleep now.

If you have anything to say, you can tell me.

Okay.

Someone asked me to send a message to her.

Instead of running around,

she should think of an idea.

Make jewellery to please Consort Shu.

That might resolve the crisis.

Who told you that?

Will it work?

I can't tell you.

But Ms Fu, you're so smart,

you should be able to guess who.

What?

Do you doubt me?

Scared it's a fake message?

I didn't say that.

Think what you want.

You will understand...

what misjudging a gentleman means.

Is something on your mind?

You can tell me.

Today...

is my mother's death anniversary.

I see,

I've forgotten that.

I shouldn't have asked you to come to the palace...

to play chess with me.

Today,

staying home makes me even more uneasy.

You don't like me mentioning my mother.

Did I spoil your fun?

It's not that I don't like you mentioning Queen Dowager Wen.

I'm just afraid you'll miss her too much,

and feel depressed.

Forget it.

If you don't have the mood to play chess,

just take a stroll,

and relax yourself.

I'm here to see someone.

Mr Ju Shui.

-You know me? -Who doesn't know you?

Whenever I was free, I would attend the Yue Dan Commentary.

Your collected works and reviews...

have been read repeatedly by me.

In the next Yue Dan Commentary,

I will send you an invitation,

to thank you for being a fan.

Is Young Lady Fu Rong in?

Please come with me.

Miss Rong,

you have a visitor.

Who is it?

Little...

Mr Ju Shui.

Yuan, please bring us some snacks.

Ms Fu, long time no see.

Yuan likes you very much.

When she returns, talk to her.

It'll make her very happy.

I heard you are making new jewellery for Consort Shu.

How is it?

My master used to give me tips.

This is the first time I'm making it alone,

and this concerns my master's life.

How did you know?

Of course I know.

I also know that...

flowers are the theme this time.

Instead of racking your brain in here,

why not look at these flowers?

Why are there plum blossoms?

I asked people to pick the plum blossoms from Tianlang Mountain.

I wanted to decorate my pavilion with them,

but I thought they might help you.

So, I give them to you.

[My sister said that a mysterious person helped her.]

[So, my little follower was that person.]

I don't know how to thank you.

If you really want to thank me,

don't frown,

and smile more,

lest I worry.

Got it.

Nong Nong,

your candle stand...

is too close to the paper.

Put a lamp shade on it,

-or you'll knock it over. -I'm not Duke Su.

Why do you mention him?

Could it be...

that he knocked a candle stand over?

I was just talking casually.

Nong Nong,

is there really nothing between you and Duke Su?

Don't talk nonsense.

He mentioned to me before that...

he knocked over a candle at Hong Fu Temple,

and caused a fire.

Hong Fu Temple.

Could it be the Hong Fu Temple in Jichang City?

You know it too.

Of course I know.

I'm just surprised...

that he told you he stayed...

in Hong Fu Temple.

Excuse me, sir.

I didn't do it on purpose.

No problem,

as long as you keep this a secret.

Sir, don't worry.

Thank you, Ms Yuan.

-Mr Ju Shui. -Here he comes.

Mr Ju Shui.

Mr Ju Shui.

Mr Ju Shui.

-Mr Ju Shui. -Here he comes.

-Mr Ju Shui. -Mr Ju Shui.

-Mr Ju Shui. -Mr Ju Shui.

Mr Ju Shui.

Mr Ju shui.

[Ju Shui Pavilion]

After my father the emperor died,

my mother, who was born with anisocoria,

felt left out.

When a natural disaster struck,

everyone said...

my mother's anisocoria brought bad luck.

My mother had to retreat to Hong Fu Temple.

Because of this,

I was separated from my mother since young.

However, the court was unforgiving.

Some said that she was a witch.

If she lived,

natural disasters would come.

Do you know...

the real cause of her death?

I heard.

I heard that Hong Fu Temple fell into disrepair,

and was always dry.

Ten years ago,

a fire...

took the life of Queen Dowager Wen.

My brother told me the same,

but today Fu Rong told me that Xu Jin did it.

Xu Jin knocked over a candle stand,

and caused a fire in Hong Fu Temple.

Did it happen ten years ago?

I want to know the real cause of her death.

I wonder if you have...

heard of an organisation among itinerant entertainers...

called Ruyi Pavilion?

The Ruyi Pavilion is extremely mysterious.

Legend has it that...

as long as you can give...

something of equal value,

it will give you the secret you want.

It is said that this organisation...

knows everything.

Ruyi Pavilion.

Does it know what happened ten years ago?

Does it know the real cause of my mother's death?

Does it know who were there at the time?

I will do my best.

Miss,

I've never seen a prettier dangling ornament.

It is so pretty.

The flowers look real.

A low branch touches the collar.

The jade swings amid small steps.

Rong'er, this is really lifelike.

Miss Rong,

we've really made a dangling flower ornament.

Consort Shu will be very happy when she knows.

The boss will be saved.

They look like flowers,

but they are not.

What do you mean?

They have no floral scent,

They are not real.

It's not easy to make them.

How can there be fragrance?

Herbs can be blended into rouge and powder.

If we turn spices into liquid,

and dip and seal the ornament in it,

we'll have floral scent.

No one has done it before.

Why not try it?

Where can I get the scent that can overwhelm this silver ornament?

I read in the Hengjing Annals of Geography...

about a flower field on Yu Shan...

in the suburb with many flowers,

and many rare species.

Maybe the flowers you want are there.

I'll go back and read it again,

-and tell you the location. -Thank you.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

Oh no!

Miss Rong went to Yu Shan alone.

Why did she go there?

-Sir. -Sir,

last night she said she was going...

to look for a flower field there.

She went alone this morning.

She only left this letter.

Yu Shan is remote,

and has flourishing woods.

It will be dangerous for her to go alone.

Goodbye.

He is so worried about her.

Yes,

he appears snobbish,

but actually,

he is gentle,

and kind.

[I can't find the flower field however hard I try.]

[Even if I find it,]

[will I be able to rescue my master?]

Nong Nong.

-Why are you here? -I am looking for you.

I just went to Ruyi Pavilion.

I learned that you're looking for a flower field.

So,

I came.

I haven't found the flower field yet.

We should head further south along the river.

Follow me.