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[The Blooms at RUYI Pavilion]

[Episode 12]

Based on the description of that carter,

The place they delivered the goods...

is just nearby.

This place is really hidden.

If it wasn't for Guan Ge, I don't think anyone would be able to find this place.

What is this?

Sulphur powder...

and fragments of nitre.

Sulphur and nitre.

Someone is making bombs?

We are going back to the capital city now?

Yes.

Why is it? You still want to stay there?

I still prefer the capital city.

Our parents are here.

There is no one at the retreat.

This brother is the only nice person there.

You are quite the sweet talker.

Sweet and crunchy candied haw!

Brother, I want to eat candied haw.

You still want to eat?

Stop the carriage.

Don't forget about this again.

Candied haw!

I'll buy it for you.

-Candied haw! -Why am I always...

the bad guy and he's the good guy?

What a glutton you are.

-Hello, sir. -Give me one...

No.

Give me two candied haws.

Alright. Take them.

Uncle.

Why are you here?

What?

You are here to buy candied haw?

Still a child at heart, huh?

Where did you come back from?

I left the capital city a few days ago.

I just came back.

I can't chat too long with you.

I still have things to do.

Alright.

Guan Ge.

What's wrong?

Say it again, Guan Ge.

That Dong...

Who was the one that talked to him just now?

He is the uncle who gave me candy that day.

[Have a candy.]

[Thank you, uncle.]

[You are welcome.]

[Is this your carriage?]

[Here. This is for you too.]

-[Thank you.] -[Don't tell anyone about...]

[what you saw today, alright?]

[Dong Residence]

Alright now, Wen'er.

Slow down. Don't fall down.

[Breeze Among the Bamboos]

Uncle.

-Wen'er. -Cousin brother.

Wen'er is getting better now.

He can even play kite now.

It's because father hired an amazing physician for me.

I even ate a lot of bitter medicines.

I'm so much healthier now.

Recuperate well then.

When you are better, we'll go for horse riding.

Alright. I'll take my medicine...

and rest well. I...

Hurry up!

[Breeze Among the Bamboos]

Wen'er.

You are outside for too long today.

Go back to your room to rest first.

But...

Didn't you just say that...

you'll rest well?

Fine then.

[Breeze Among the Bamboos]

Have a seat.

Wen'er seems much healthier now.

Uncle, you found ford nervilia leaf and lumbricus rubellus?

This is really a God's blessing.

After treating him with the ingredients he needs,

his condition has indeed improved a lot.

As long as we can keep this up,

he might even be cured.

Why are you here today?

When the Imperial Guards checked the imperial storehouse,

they found out that something is missing.

You are always a meticulous man.

If you know something,

I'm sure that you'll report it at once.

If...

this is really happening,

I'll get to the bottom of it.

Good.

Uncle,

if you know anything,

you can tell me.

We'll face it together.

Okay.

Xu Jia.

Expose the operation at the valley of Hong Village tomorrow.

Just say that a farmer...

found that valley by accident.

Your Highness, won't you tip off the enemy by doing that?

Are you dumb?

His Highness suspects that someone is using Mr Dong.

So, he's doing this on purpose.

[Guang Yang Palace]

Do you know that...

Wen'er has gotten much better lately?

Yes, I do.

Your uncle has sent a letter to me.

This is a God's blessing.

Did you...

bestow any new medicines to him lately?

No.

He even returned...

what I bestowed upon him before this.

Why?

Your Highness.

After Consort Duan found out that Her Highness...

gave those medicines to Mr Dong,

she often complained about it.

Although His Majesty was fine with it,

after Mr Dong found out about it,

he returned all the medicine he received.

And he even asked Her Highness not to send them anymore.

Enough, Zhi Hui.

My uncle is an honest and frank person.

You are right.

I remember that when I was seriously ill at a young age,

your uncle rather carry rice for one month in the rice shop...

to earn money for my treatment...

than begging others for money.

Everyone knows that he is a noble man.

Although your uncle doesn't say it,

he cares a lot about his family members.

Now, you are staying in the capital city.

You'll face many hardships.

If you are in trouble, listen to your uncle's advice...

and help each other out.

Yes, Mother.

Hurry up!

Mr Dong.

Your Highness.

Stop training anymore.

Your Highness.

Are you really not going to let me take part in the tournament?

If you continue to train like this,

will you have the energy...

to even join the tournament?

Your Highness.

On the day of the tournament,

we'll all use the same wooden weapons.

I personally made this spear.

It's for you.

When you become the real martial general,

I'll give you a silver spear.

I understand now.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Take a rest now.

Your Highness.

The sulphur and nitre...

have been moved into a rice storehouse in Hong Village.

The storehouse is guarded.

Continue to spy on them.

I believe that...

they won't leave these things...

inside the rice storehouse for long.

Yes, Your Highness.

But,

we have both the man and the goods.

This might be our best chance to arrest Mr Dong.

I want to find out...

what are they going to do...

with these sulphur and nitre.

But if we drag this out,

we might be accused for embezzlement.

So many prohibited goods are missing from the imperial storehouse now.

I'm afraid that someone might...

accuse the commander of Imperial Guards...

for not doing his job because he's the nephew of...

Mr Dong, superintendent of Imperial Storehouse.

From the day the letter was sent to Duke Su's Residence,

I'm already caught between two fires.

They used Mr Dong...

because they want to tie His Highness's hands.

Yuan said that you are doing a research.

So, you are just spacing out here.

Let me draw a forehead marking here.

I promise that it'll be even prettier than before.

Thank you, Master.

Why are you always away from the pavilion lately?

Our previous workshop is faulty.

So, I have been looking for a place...

to build a new workshop.

Did you go to Hong Village?

I saw someone who looked so much like you that day.

Is that so?

If I wanted to go to Hong Village, why wouldn't I tell you?

You are right.

Maybe I miss you too much.

Master.

Are you the one who made this bracelet yourself?

Yes.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

It's just that this design...

is different from the others.

It's designed by me.

Of course it's different from other Ruyi Emblem.

Will others be able to imitate it?

No one will be able to...

imitate my design.

This design is exclusive to Ruyi Pavilion.

What else can this bracelet do?

Rong'er.

Did Duke An say something to you?

Duke An?

I don't know him.

Stop lying to me.

They said that you are quite close to...

Duke An and Duke Su lately.

I just know them briefly.

That's all.

Rong'er.

Their status is different from ours.

We better stay away from them.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

[Ruyi Pavilion]

Your Highness.

Why is it suddenly raining? You didn't bring an umbrella?

I just happened to pass by here.

Wait for a moment.

Here. Drink some ginger tea.

Thank you.

-Thank you. -You are welcome.

Does it look very weird?

Forget it.

You'll just say that it doesn't look ugly. So, forget it.

-Guan... -Guan...

He's is well now. He's so energetic.

But he's still obsessed with candy.

Actually, it's not your fault.

Don't blame yourself.

Actually, you are very strange.

When you suspected me,

you bullied me and interrogated me...

just because you are bigger.

You just didn't punish me.

How dare you say this to me.

Next time,

I'm going to interrogate you properly.

No.

I thought about it after that.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

You interrogated me at Xindu Residence...

because...

you hoped that you could trust me, right?

When my master was in trouble,

we knew how good Mr Dong is.

We also believe that...

he didn't try to hurt Guan Ge on purpose.

I know that you are in a fix.

Why don't you have an honest chat with Mr Dong?

When I was young, my sister liked to study chess.

She would study it for the whole afternoon.

I can never win her in chess.

So, I thought about how to win her.

After that, I found a way to win her.

Guess how.

Flip the whole chessboard?

How did you know?

It suits your personality.

Break the game.

[Yes.]

[Break the game.]

Thank you.

Don't tell me that you want to visit Mr Dong now.

If I go and find him now,

he'll probably be resting already.

Go home then.

You'll catch a cold under this rain.

Wait for a moment.

Here you go.

You still keep this?

You are the one...

who left the umbrella at Ruyi Pavilion?

Are you the one who sent...

those food and cooling cream as well?

[Go.]

[Ruyi Pavilion]

[Yes, Your Highness.]

[Cooling Cream]

Miss!

Time to go home!

Lan Xiang has come to pick me up.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

[Ruyi Pavilion]

Miss, His Highness has come to our house.

He wants to see you.

Duke Su wants to see me?

It's Duke An.

Little follower.

You are back.

Sorry, little follower.

I forgot about our outing because I had an emergency that day.

After that, I had to rush to another retreat.

It's fine.

I waited for you for a while that day.

When you didn't come, I knew that something was up.

It was nothing serious, right?

Yes. Everything has been resolved.

Good.

What is this?

You learned how to draw a forehead marking...

after coming back from your retreat?

I was stung by an insect.

So, I drew this to hide the scar.

Every wood has a cut.

Every jade has imperfection.

But after drawing this forehead marking,

you look even more beautiful now.

No need to comfort me like this.

How about I give you a scar too?

No need for that.

Did something good happened to you lately?

Why do you ask?

I know you well.

It's not something good.

It's just that before this,

my friend's family member almost did something unforgivable.

At first, I hated him.

But now,

I think he'll be able to handle it well.

Great.

Duke An.

Be at ease, Mr Fu.

Are you here for something important?

No, I don't have anything important.

I'm just here to visit Ms Fu Rong.

Rong'er?

You know Rong'er?

I've met your daughter before.

My daughter is very cheeky and has a loose tongue.

I hope that she didn't offend you.

No such thing.

Your daughter is intelligent and cute.

She won't offend me.

My daughter is from a poor family.

And she's unbridled.

We might find a match for her...

among the common men out there.

But we'll never hope for her to be married into a prestigious family.

I still have things to do. Goodbye.

Farewell, Your Highness.

Dear.

We just broke our marriage engagement with Xindu Residence.

And now, Duke An is here on his own volition.

I'm not sure if Duke An is interested in Rong'er or not.

But if he is interested,

why should you reject him?

If Rong'er can become a consort,

she'll bring honour to our family.

Honour?

Have you ever thought about this?

Is honour more important...

or her safety more important?

What do you mean?

Are you saying that Duke An might kill Rong'er?

You don't understand.

Xindu Residence is not that deeply connected to the royalty.

If Rong'er can marry into Xindu Residence,

she can live a luxurious life...

without having to fall into the endless fight for power.

But Duke An is different.

Duke An...

is just a rich and idle duke.

You are ignorant.

Duke An is His Majesty's biological brother.

Even if he wants to hold himself aloof,

it's not up to him.

Based on her personality,

even if she can become Duke An's consort,

it'll be very dangerous for her.

Our family has little to no power.

If anything happens in the future,

we won't be able to help Rong'er...

even if we want to do that.

Su Niang.

Go out and hang out more.

See if there's any man of equal status...

who suits Rong'er.

I understand.

This girl is really worrisome.

Places that are too rigid don't suit her at all.

As her father,

I don't hope that her husband's family...

can help me in the future.

I just wish that she can live in happiness and peace.

Yes.

Don't worry.

Sister!

I know that it's you.

Why are you behaving so rashly again?

No. I'm just happy because the weather is nice.

I heard that...

Duke An came to visit you.

Are we going to have a duke's consort instead of...

an earl's consort now?

Sister, don't you know me well enough?

Duke An is just a friend.

Moreover, I don't want to become a consort.

It's tiring and there are many rules.

I might even lose my life.

You are talking as if you've been a consort before.

In my dream.

Your dream?

Nothing.

Rather than worrying about me,

how about you worry about yourself?

You've already came back for quite some time.

A lot of young men are already checking you out.

Well,

after another half a month,

our house's stairs will become flat.

Nonsense.

This is not nonsense.

You are so lovable.

There are so many people who want to marry you.

Let me think about it.

What about...

Little Marquis?

Something is always not right whenever both of you are together.

What do you mean by not right?

We are not good together.

Sister.

You've never been good with anyone.

I think both of you...

are enemies and lovers who are destined to meet.

Fu Rong!

Stop right there!

[Duke Su's Mansion]

Jin'er.

Why did you invite me...

to your residence today?

Sulphur.

Nitre.

Uncle.

You know that I'm the commander of the Imperial Guards.

I work on corruption cases.

That man is using you...

because he wants to trap...

you, me,

my mother...

and even Wen'er into this.

I...

I didn't want to drag others into it.

That's why...

But now,

everything is too late.

Once wrong,

always wrong.

There's no way back.

Tell me.

Who's behind this?

I can't tell you.

I've been an official for decades.

I'm always dedicated and attentive...

to my duties.

I've never once neglected them.

But now,

my reputation is going to be ruined.

Uncle,

do you still care about your reputation now?

If you don't tell me,

you'll be forced to death inside this trap.

If you tell me,

there's still hope to turn this around.

Break the game.

I'll lure the man behind this to come out.

Then, you'll be able to catch him red-handed.

As for me,

no need to spare me.

I have only myself to blame.

We've already gotten to the bottom of this.

Dong Fang Li is indeed used by Duke Cheng.

But,

will Duke Su be able to convince Dong Fang Li?

No matter what Dong Fang Li's decision is,

I believe that...

if I send this letter to Duke Cheng,

Mao'er will definitely make a move.

If it's what you want,

I'll lay down my life for you...

without any regrets.

Wen Xing.

After this matter is concluded,

it's time for us to meet Ms Liu of Ruyi Pavilion.

Yes.

Mother.

Take a good look from above.

I'll make then pay...

for what happened to you back then.

[Dong Fang Li has a change of heart]

Dong Fang Li has a change of heart.

Just this sentence?

This is strange.

I don't know who put this letter outside.

Could it be that it's from Ruyi Pavilion?

Your Highness.

It's better for us to believe it.

Dong Fang Li is only working for us because he's threatened.

We have to guard against him.

Looks like...

I have to personally take a trip.

[Dong Residence]

Your Highness.

Where did you go, Mr Dong?

I've been waiting for you.

I was getting things done.

After all, I've been taking many leaves lately.

If I don't get things done,

others will be suspicious of me.

You are right.

You've been...

going back and forth so many times lately.

It must be hard on you.

But just now,

I heard that...

you just came out from Duke Su's Residence.

What is it...

that you have to do with the commander of...

the Imperial Guards?

Mr Dong.

I hate it the most when people lie to me.

If you have anything,

you can tell me about it truthfully.

Why did you go to Duke Su's Residence?

I just went there to ask about Consort Shu.

Looks like...

you are going to be stubborn.

Zhong Rui!

Father.

Wen'er!

Wen'er!

Wen'er.

Mr Dong.

Your son is still safe for the moment.

Blindfolding him is for his own good.

After all,

the less you know, the better.

You...

You are too shameless.

What did you say?

Don't get this wrong.

I'm not only five feet tall.

I'm seven feet and eight inches.

Take a guess.

What will I do next?

Looks like you are quite fortunate.

You got a son at such an old age.

What a cute son.

If there's a cut on the face,

-won't it be too bad? -No!

-Father! -No!

-Wen'er! -Father!

Don't be afraid.

Don't worry.

You'll be fine.

Be good. Don't move.

Your Highness, I beg you.

He just got better recently.

Please don't hurt him.

I beg you, Your Highness.

Mr Dong.

Now, you know...

what you should do, right?

[Imperial Guards]

The eight of you...

are selected from competitions after competitions.

We don't need to test your martial arts skills anymore.

Next,

you'll be tested for real.

This is your first clue to pass the test.

[Yellow sand in the north.]

[Miasma in the south.]

[When the army travels,]

[changes are unpredictable.]

[As the general,]

[you have to find the way to get out from danger at once.]

[We've set up three checkpoints inside Hengjing City.]

[A puzzle piece is hidden within each checkpoint.]

[Only those who pass all checkpoints...]

[and get all the puzzle pieces...]

[will get the information to pass.]

It's on the tree!

It's here!

[What's the most important thing in war?]

[You need to be agile.]

[You have to be able to go up and down.]

I have to climb the ladder?

They are so close behind me.

I've lost all my advantages.

Climb up!

The one on top is really amazing.

He's amazing!

No.

This is weird.

Both pieces are totally different.

Go up and down.

Xu Jia. I didn't know that you were such a trickster.

If you touch me, I'll break you!

I found it!

-This is mine! -Give it to me!

I don't have time for you.

-Give it to me! -Hands off!

[The one who got the Imperial Guards insignia will be the winner.]

Deep within the bamboo forest?

There are no bamboos here.

[Shanhe Bookshop]

Nanshan Bamboo?

I beg you, sir.

Please don't hit me anymore.

Business is not good now.

I really can't pay you.

-I beg you, sir. -Over here.

Please don't hit me anymore.

Old man.

Are you okay?

I'm fine. Thank you.

-Enough. -I'm sorry.

-Stop hitting him. -I won't do it anymore.

Let go of him.

Little Marquis!

What are you doing?

Little Marquis.

How can you bully an old man?

I won!

I won!

I won!

[If you saw smoke in the air,]

[it means that someone has won.]

[Game over.]

As a qualified martial general,

besides having great martial arts skills...

and the ability to adapt,

most importantly,

you need to have a kind heart.

You have to care for the people.

Among all of you,

only one has that quality.

Wu Bai Qi!

Yes, Your Highness.

This silver spear is for you.

I hope that you can use this to defend Dayu...

from now on.

May you bring peace to the country.

Yes, Your Highness.

From today onwards,

you are a martial general.