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The Blooms at RUYI Pavilion

Episode 11

That’s strange.

How did I end up here?

Miss Fu should be in there.

Fresh flowers.

Miss Fu.

It’s late.

You may head back and take a rest

No way.

Both Rong’Er and Mistress Liu aren’t around.

I’ll familiarise myself with the ledger...

so that I can help them out.

That’s very responsible of you, Miss Fu.

But it’s fate which decides...

how the business is doing.

I want to make it as perfect as possible.

I’ll just try my best...

and let fate take care of the rest.

Miss Fu, are you afraid Feng Lai Yi will hit below the belt again?

Apart from what happened,

Feng Lai Yi has been competing fairly with Ruyi Pavilion.

And I don’t think...

Little Marquis would hit below the belt.

But sometimes...

he does confusing things.

I just don’t get Little Marquis.

Neither do I.

And I think...

he’s not what he seems.

What is he like?

I’m not sure.

He doesn’t seem like a bad person.

Moreover,

sometimes...

he’s pretty righteous.

If he can get rid of some of his bad habits,

he...

would make a great general.

Why am I talking about all this?

Let’s go and organise things.

Your Highness.

You want everyone to know who I am?

I’ll call you Mr. Xu, okay?

Are you here to shop?

Do I need to report to you on what I do?

Miss, check out this perfume pouch.

Look how well-embroidered they are.

Look, they’re exquisite.

-Which one do you prefer? -Sir.

I’m looking for someone.

Mister, you got the right person.

With my good memory,

I can remember anyone.

What does that person look like?

He’s about my height...

and is in his forties.

He has a small beard.

Beard?

Well,

if he did pass by here,

I’d surely know.

But I haven’t seen...

such a man lately.

Sir, how much is this?

It’s not expensive. It’s only ten wen.

Sure.

It’s an affordable price.

Miss.

You’re not broke, are you?

-Forget it. -I’ll have all these perfume pouches.

You...

Sure...

-Keep the change. -Sure...

You don’t have to do this.

Where are you heading?

I’m looking for someone.

He’s forty-something...

and about my height.

He has a beard similar to yours.

Sorry, I didn’t see him.

How stingy you are.

Here’s a perfume pouch for you.

Take it. Thank you.

Thank you...

Sir.

Stir-fried beef tenderloin.

Annin tofu. Mandarin fish.

Anything else?

That will do.

Sure. Any food restrictions?

-No ginger and garlic. -Sure.

Please wait.

How did you know I don’t eat ginger and garlic?

I said, I don’t eat them.

Why did you buy and give those pouches away?

None of your business.

I’m just asking.

It’s your money.

Don’t you want them?

No.

They’re too ugly.

I’ll throw them away if you gift them to me.

So,

who are you looking for?

Fine.

You don’t want to say it?

That’s better.

You’d suspect me...

if something happened.

What?

-What could happen? -How would I know?

You always...

bump into assassins or killers, don’t you?

And you get suspicious all the time.

And I’m unlucky enough...

to make you suspicious of me.

Of course it’s better for me to know nothing.

Stop acting weird.

You should stop acting weird.

Here comes the dishes.

Annin tofu.

Mandarin fish.

Enjoy your food.

I’m not eating.

Please let Guan Ge be safe

Today is Lantern Festival at Hong Village?

How would I know? I’m not from Hong Village.

I didn’t ask you.

I was talking to the air.

Miss Fu, wait here.

Master.

Master.

Master...

-Sir, have a seat. -We have all kinds of lanterns.

-Sir, what will it be? -A bowl of noodles.

-Check them out. -One bowl coming up.

It’s my family’s recipe.

Sir, check it out.

Sir, what’s the matter?

Sir, here’s your noodles.

Thanks.

We have all kinds of lanterns.

I made them. Check them out.

Why are you hanging the lanterns up there?

You’re not a local, are you?

It’s our village tradition.

We pray and hang lanterns during Lantern Festival.

The higher, the better.

Thank you.

Someone is giving away lanterns there.

Go take them!

-Really? -Let’s go!

Let’s go!

The ladder is over there.

Look...

What are you doing?

Are you taking advantage of me?

Let go of me!

Didn’t you ask me to let go?

-I’ll do it. -No!

Now you’re taking advantage of me.

I’m willing to do so.

Now that we...

and the lanterns are here,

are you hanging them?

Hang yours over here.

It’s nearer.

We’re on the ground.

And you’re still touching me.

-Drink some water. -I’m not drinking it...

-Drink some... -No!

Guan Ge.

Sister Rong!

Slowly...

Sister Rong!

Why is your face so hot?

Guan Ge has been asking for you...

since he woke up from the nap.

Since it’s Lantern Festival,

I took him out for a walk.

I should’ve kept an eye on him.

He almost got lost.

Luckily he’s found.

Didn’t I tell you not to take him to crowded places?

Guan Ge, why didn’t you listen to me?

Sister Rong.

All children...

are playful by nature.

Your Highness.

He’s my brother.

I dote on him.

It’s my job to discipline him.

Forget it.

I’ll brew him some medicine.

-Send him back. -Yes.

It is hot.

Brother, are you going to scold me?

Of course not.

I brought you two perfume pouches.

They’re for you.

They smell nice! Thank you, Brother.

But why did you give me two?

You can...

gift one of them to anyone.

Can I gift one to Sister Rong?

I sneaked out today.

Sister Rong seems to be mad at me.

Then...

keep this for yourself, okay?

Okay.

Go ahead.

-Here. -I’m not drinking it...

-Finish it. Hurry up. -I’m not drinking it!

Open your mouth.

I’m not drinking it.

You’re good at acting pitiful.

I’ll get you a physician tomorrow.

Got it, Sister Rong.

Here’s a candy for you.

I don’t eat junk food like you do.

For me?

Sister Rong, don’t get mad. Here’s a gift for you.

Sister Rong, here’s your gift.

Why did you get this?

Brother gave it to me.

He gave me two.

He asked me to keep one for myself...

and gift one to you.

Don’t you...

accept anything from anyone.

Don’t do it again, got it?

Got it, Sister Rong.

Fine, go to bed now.

Don’t you accept anything from anyone.

Miss Fu, you’re not going to bed?

Do you have eyes on the back of your head?

It’s the smell.

I’ve thrown away that perfume pouch.

Why is the smell still lingering?

You’ve thrown it away?

Yes.

What?

You got nothing from me today.

Is that why you’re sore?

Sorry for disturbing.

I’ll leave first thing in the morning.

Right.

You’re a busy man.

You should get going soon.

I’ll drink to you.

Here’s to...

a safe journey.

May you stay out of harm’s way.

Why do you always think that I’m not safe?

Do I?

I’m just saying. Don’t take it seriously.

You sure can hold your liquor.

You can’t stop drinking.

None of your business.

I can hold my drink better than someone for sure.

Lantern Festival.

How beautiful that lantern is.

Why did the fire die?

The lanterns of this city...

all die in a night...

like fungus...

and cicadas.

Xu Jin.

You inauspicious man.

Go to bed...

or I’ll put you in prison for disrespecting me.

Let go of me!

What a handsome face.

What a sturdy physique!

Why did you die so young?

I remember.

I remember you said the same thing...

when you’re drunk.

I won’t die young.

Let me down.

You can’t hold your liquor. But you insisted on drinking with me.

I don’t want to die.

I don’t want to die!

You can’t hold your drink, and yet you drank a lot.

I feel so dizzy.

And I have no idea what I said last night.

I shouldn’t have drank with Prince Su.

Prince Su went out early in the morning.

He’s left?

He seemed to be in a good mood.

Good riddance...

Miss Rong!

Miss Rong, bad news.

Miss Rong, Guan Ge is having chickenpox!

-Go get a physician now! -Yes.

Miss.

Physician.

Guan Ge has had the medicinal larvae.

But it doesn’t seem to work.

Miss.

The chickenpox your brother is having...

is an unusual case.

It came all of a sudden.

I can’t do anything about it.

You’re a physician. If you can’t treat him,

what shall I do?

I’m not skilled.

You should get a physician from the capital.

Maybe it’s not too late.

I can only prescribe some medicine...

and hope for the best.

Physician!

We have all kinds of medicinal herbs here.

Lan Xiang, head back to the capital and tell Father about this.

Ask him to save Guan Ge.

-Miss, your face. -Miss.

Here’s my instruction.

One of you will stay here and send us food from time to time.

And the rest, you may leave...

to avoid getting infected.

Yes.

Leave some mugwort and firewood here.

The herbs are all in the kitchen.

I’m going to brew the medicine.

Lan Xiang, head back to the capital.

Miss.

Do as I said. Go.

There, there. Guan Ge.

You’ll be fine in a few days.

Your Highness, you’re finally here.

Your Highness, where were you last night?

We were waiting for you.

We thought something had happened to you.

I was investigating it...

and found nothing.

Did you find out anything?

We dare not do it openly.

We’re afraid people will find out.

But at this rate,

it’s hard to find out anything.

Sir, this way please.

Thank you.

-I’ll have a jin of beef. -Sure.

Aren’t you the one who gifted me the pouch?

What a coincidence.

It’s been only a day...

and you’re looking like a million taels.

Thanks to you.

After receiving your perfume pouch,

I received a big order at night.

I shipped a box of jewelry out-of-town.

Must be for a rich family...

who’s marrying a girl from our village.

Where are they moving it?

To some wilderness.

They’re probably afraid that we’d covet it.

Thank you.

Don’t tell anyone...

about what I asked you.

Don’t worry, I’ll keep quiet about it.

Don’t you think...

something’s amiss?

What?

If it’s a wedding,

they would’ve made it public.

Why did they choose to send the box at midnight?

Last night was Lantern Festival.

The street was full of people.

I’m sure they chose that time...

to send it to the wilderness.

And they’re so generous.

First, they transported the goods to the wilderness.

Once the carter had left,

they sent it to their stronghold.

Sir...

-What’s the fare to the capital? -Five taels.

-Let’s go then. -Sure.

Lan Xiang?

Lan Xiang.

Your Highness.

Why are you going to the capital alone?

Young Master is having chickenpox.

So is Miss.

She doesn’t want us to get infected.

That’s why I’m heading back...

to get Master.

Your Highness, please.

Please save Miss Fu!

Lan Xiang, get up first.

Xu Jia,

go back to the capital...

and continue our investigation.

-Yes, Your Highness. -Ge Chuan.

We’ll go to the retreat together.

You can’t enter this room!

Your Highness, you can’t enter!

Why are you back? Get out now.

I had chickenpox when I was a child.

I won’t get it again.

It’s...

Mr. Ge who treated me.

Mr. Ge, please take a look at my brother.

Why are you...

Forget about me.

Let’s help Guan Ge first.

Your Highness. Miss Fu.

Young Master isn’t having chickenpox.

What?

It’s more likely a poison called Three Days of Withering.

It causes unconsciousness...

and blisters all over the body.

Just like chickenpox.

Kids are weak.

They usually die within a day of being poisoned.

Luckily you fed him medicinal herbs...

which delayed the poison from spreading.

Or else even deities...

wouldn’t be able to save him.

I’ll write you a prescription and perform acupuncture.

He’ll get better in two days.

You need not worry, Miss Fu.

Mr. Ge,

I’ll never forget your kindness.

Miss, don’t mention it.

I’m just working for His Highness.

You should thank him instead.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Mr. Ge.

Please check on her too.

Since it’s not chickenpox,

why did she get infected?

Here, Miss.

You’ve been poisoned too.

Young Master is young and weak.

Hence his symptoms are more severe.

I’ll write you a prescription.

Please take it at once.

That’ll prevent new blisters.

Your Highness, I’m going to write the prescriptions.

Mr. Ge, please come with me.

I’ll take my leave then.

Thank you for today, Mr. Ge.

Lan Xiang, send Mr. Ge to his room.

Yes. Mr. Ge, this way please.

Is Guan Ge better now?

You saved our lives today.

Even if you suspect me again...

and put me into prison,

I wouldn’t mind.

I guess I was wrong about you all along.

Why did you...

care about this bracelet so much?

A month ago,

I returned to the capital to investigate the army ration corruption case.

Since then,

many people have been killed.

After Qi Ce died,

I found in his letter...

a pattern similar to that on your bracelet.

That’s why I wanted to know...

who gifted you this bracelet.

This bracelet...

Give me some time.

I’ll definitely give you an answer.

Only...

Only if you believe me.

What are you doing?

It may not be chickenpox,

but it’d still leave scars.

I’d become really ugly.

A scar won’t make any difference.

What are you thinking?

I’m wondering...

if I’ll look...

as ugly either way.

You said...

you came to the retreat to escape the heat.

Why did you store in the kitchen so many medicinal herbs?

You won’t believe it.

I dreamt that Guan Ge contracted...

chickenpox in the capital.

I got scared,

so I brought him here to avoid crowds.

Is that why...

you were so worked up when Miss Miao Ling...

took Guan Ge out?

Yes.

So I prepared those herbs...

just in case.

Did you dream of my death?

Why are you asking this?

Because when you’re drunk, you kept saying that...

I’ll die young.

Did I?

You said that more than once.

Maybe...

in wine, there’s truth.

I just said what’s in my heart.

I’m such an evil and petty girl.

I wished death upon you...

just because you suspected me.

I was pathetic and vile.

Thank you for forgiving me, Your Highness.

I’ll repay your kindness even if...

it means be your servant in the next life.

And I’ll repent.

When all this is over, I’ll go to Yunluo Temple...

and light a longevity lantern for you.

Your Highness, you’re magnanimous.

You’ll forgive me, won’t you?

You’re such a sweet talker.

What else can I say?

Thank you for today.

That’s all?

As for the perfume pouch Guan Ge gave me,

you can get his thanks...

when he’s up.

Wait.

I heard it all.

Someone said...

she’ll be my servant in the next life...

and repay my kindness.

And the longevity lantern.

Don’t forget that.

Little Marquis.

What are you doing?

You always practise until midnight.

And before the sun’s up,

you’re back here again. Are you trying to kill yourself?

I want to make up for the wasted days

and try out for Martial General.

Little Marquis. Didn’t you say...

you’re not joining?

I’m not good at business.

But I’m good at martial arts.

Since I have a chance to protect my homeland,

I can’t waste it.

Little Marquis.

At last,

you’ve grown up.

You want to die?

Practice with me.

No...

Mr. Ge is amazing.

It’s been only two days.

Guan Ge has gotten much better.

Miss, there’s already a scab over your wound.

I’m sure there won’t be any scars...

when the scab falls off.

There’ll be no scars this time.

This time?

Was there a last time?

Why are you still wearing the forehead marking?

Are you afraid I’ll notice your scar?

The fever has finally gone away.

Miss, are you alright?

You’ve been busy taking care of Young Master...

that you forgot about yourself.

I’m okay... I’m just tired.

-Don’t worry. -I’ll ask Mr. Ge to check your pulse.

You can’t fall sick...

when Young Master hasn’t recovered yet.

I’ll just stay here,

in case you get a temperature again.

Please.

What’s wrong?

The poison hasn’t cleared up?

Don’t worry, Your Highness.

There’s no more poison in Miss Fu’s body.

But her body is weak.

She gets headaches from catching a cold.

I’ll get Miss Fu medicine based on...

Sanjiu Apothecary Shop’s prescription.

Miss Lan Xiang,

give Miss Fu the medicine three times a day.

Got it.

I’m friends with Ninth Uncle from Sanjiu Apothecary Shop.

Their family prescription for colds...

is highly acclaimed.

Just follow the prescription.

You need not worry, Your Highness.

Why are you here?

I’m here to check on Guan Ge.

He’s much better.

Did you do that on purpose?

Of course not.

Why is there a scar?

I’ll ask Mr. Ge for a prescription.

It might help clear up the scar.

Forget about it...

Perhaps it’s destiny.

It makes no difference.

Yes.

You’re not ugly.

I’m not ugly?

That means I’m pretty?

Do I look pretty?

Sister Rong.

Guan Ge has woken up.

I’ll go get Mr. Ge.

Stop worrying, Miss Fu.

Young Master is pretty much cured.

A little time and care...

and he’ll be fully recovered.

Great!

Sister Rong, I still feel unwell.

Be good. It’ll be over soon.

Guan Ge.

When you went out with Miao Ling,

whom did you meet?

What did you eat?

Yes. Guan Ge, think carefully.

-Guan Ge. -Candied haws!

Slowly...

You want to get candied haws?

I’ll have that.

The bigger one.

Sure.

Guan Ge.

Guan Ge!

Horse.

There’s a horse here.

I saw a group of people...

pass by carrying many things.

And I followed them.

Why didn’t you tell me?

Because a man told me...

not to tell others that I saw them.

Thank you, Uncle.

You are welcome.

-Is this your carriage? -Yes.

Here, take them all.

Don’t tell others about what you saw today.

Guan Ge!

Guan Ge!

Where have you been?

I was worried sick.

I’m sorry, Sister.

Don’t ever run off again.

Yes.

This candy contains Three Days of Withering.

No wonder.

Guan Ge gave one to me.

That’s how I got the blister.

Miss Fu, you only had one.

And you’re an adult. Hence your symptoms were mild.

But for a child,

it would’ve been fatal.

That man tried to kill Guan Ge.

Guan Ge probably saw something he shouldn’t have seen.