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[The Blooms at RUYI Pavilion]

[Episode 21]

[Perhaps]

[we were wrong right from the start.]

[Sir, your "three-talents" palm lines are prominent]

[with nary an imperfection or a break.]

[That's the sign of great fortune and nobility.]

Concubine Rong, are you going out again?

What's wrong? Am I grounded by His Highness again?

No.

But it's getting late now.

I worry for your safety.

Nothing's going to happen.

Didn't you see how His Highness stormed off just now?

He will be even more furious to see me here when he gets back.

[Duke Su's Residence]

[Ruyi Pavilion]

My lady.

What are we doing at Ruyi Pavilion so late at night?

I can't go back to Fu Residence and worry my parents.

Let's go to Ruyi Pavilion and rest for a few days.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

My lady.

Ms Liu held you in high regard.

She wouldn't want to see you like this.

Rong'er.

This thing...

You can't go inside.

It could be dangerous.

It's all right.

Why is it totally empty?

There's nothing here either.

It's Ruyi Pavilion's ledger.

So is the one I'm holding here.

I don't understand a thing.

I think it's also a ledger.

They keep such detailed records.

This must be Ruyi Pavilion's most precious treasure.

[Rong'er.]

[By the time you read this letter,]

[I would have long been gone.]

[All these years,]

[I defied the pavilion's rules and went on a sinful path]

[that led to ruination.]

[The only way out is for me to end my life.]

[I hope you won't try to find out the reason I committed suicide.]

[Don't be upset because of me again.]

[I wish you peace and joy.]

[Live a good life for both of us.]

Let's go back.

[Divorce Letter]

[Divorce Letter]

Your Highness.

Did you drink these two jars of Lotus Stamen?

-Wake up. -Fu Rong.

Wake up.

Fu Rong.

Why don't you trust me?

I have always treated you

with sincerity.

You made me wait.

Keep waiting.

You told me

not to hurt Liu Ru Yi.

I kept my word.

But you...

You...

Why won't you believe me?

Why are you being so cruel?

Why are you being so cruel?

Why?

Why are you being so cruel?

I know.

I know everything.

You're awake.

Do you have a headache?

I'll get the kitchen to prepare some hangover soup for you.

[To Rong'er]

[To Rong'er]

Without this letter,

would you still be doubting me?

Before I read this letter,

I had a feeling I was wrong about you.

Last night, you said you wanted a divorce.

That was because...

Now that the air is cleared,

we don’t have to go eyeball to eyeball anymore.

As for the divorce you proposed,

I'll think about it.

What a petty man.

Your Highness, that's not the way to do it.

Be careful.

-Shouldn't we go in and take a look? -Your Highness, let me do it.

Since our lady has ordered us

not to go inside,

I suppose she doesn't want us

to see her with egg on her face.

Well, given her cooking skills, the food that she makes...

Actually, it's the thought that counts. Why bother doing it herself?

My lady.

His Highness is here.

Welcome, Your Highness.

Let's eat.

What happened to your hand?

Nothing, I scalded it.

Did you make those?

Next time,

you don't have to do it yourself.

Well, the dishes I made may not be that good.

But you can still give it a try.

Your Highness.

You're needed at the palace.

-Why did His Highness leave? -Yuan.

[Shang Yang Gate]

Little Marquis.

I've conveyed the message.

But Consort Duan said

she's been busy with the autumn hunt

and couldn't see you.

Also,

you're an outsider and a man.

Although you're her nephew,

if there's nothing important,

it's better not to meet.

I understand.

Thank you.

Since Concubine Rong came,

His Highness has been cold towards her.

They even had a big fight last night.

It drove His Highness so mad that he left the residence.

They had a fight?

Why did they fight?

Her Highness went out alone

and that upset His Highness.

Also, I overheard His Highness's conversation with Mr Ge

about choosing a wife.

Choosing a wife?

Your Highness, don't you find it strange?

What do you mean?

Before this, Duke Su broke into jail

and got on his knees just for Fu Rong.

But now that they're married, he's giving her the cold shoulder.

His Highness isn't the kind who likes the new and loathes the old.

Something must have happened between them.

That's right.

There must be something that I don't know about.

Qiu Nan, investigate it.

Find out what happened between them.

Your Highness.

Qiu Nan.

Whether or not your brother can pass the imperial exam

depends on you.

I understand.

[Duke Su's Residence]

Your Highness.

What are you doing up there?

A bird fell on the ground.

I wanted to put it back into its nest.

But I got stuck up the tree.

I couldn't shout for help

lest they think I'm not right in the head.

Come with me. I have something important to tell you.

What's more important than saving Her Highness?

It's very important.

-It's really important. -What is it? You...

Where's the bird nest?

It was just right here.

It moved.

Come here.

I'll help you get down.

Your... Your hand.

Does it hurt?

It's all my fault.

I stabbed you on the wedding night.

If it weren't for me,

your injury wouldn't have gotten worse.

Look what I've done.

What are you doing here so late at night?

Did you really take this place as your own home?

Ms Fu.

May I have a drink

and a quick chat with you?

Do you...

have the result already?

You know what?

I once thought

I had someone in this world

I could count on.

But when personal interest was involved,

none of that mattered.

Duke Cheng and Marquis Xindu are close.

I don't blame him

because we seldom keep in touch anyway.

But I never thought...

I never thought that my aunt...

Forget it.

I was too naive.

Perhaps all along,

it was I who was wrong.

Stop drinking.

I won't ask if you don't want to talk about it.

But don't run away from your problems.

When there's a problem, you have to solve it, isn't that right?

If you keep drinking,

you'll only put off dealing with the problem.

What should I do then?

You should think about it.

Figure out

if you're going to stand by this kinship

or

quickly put an end to it and sort everything out.

Ms Fu.

Do you know what you are to me right now?

What?

That.

All right.

Since you told me not to drink, I'll stop then.

But

I bet you have never drunk alcohol.

Why don't you give it a try?

This is ridiculous. You're ridiculous.

You always make me do things I've never done before.

Really?

Then thank you for obliging.

I hope in the future,

you'll still be willing

to try new things with me.

Miss.

Where are you?

Bao Zhu is coming.

You should leave at once.

It's not good if she sees you.

Do you think

we are like...

Like what?

Forget it. It's nothing.

Well, I'll get going now.

See you.

[Guangyang Palace]

Father, Mother.

The talk about Fu Rong assassinating me is complete nonsense.

There was no such thing.

You think I wouldn't know?

Father.

Who's the one telling tales to you?

Don't bother how I found out about this.

I knew you would defend Fu Rong.

Let me ask you this.

Concubine Rong went out by herself

and left the whole residence in disarray.

Are you going to tell me there was no such thing either?

Father.

These are two different things.

Jin'er.

Your father and I are worried about you.

Right now, Fu Rong is the only concubine you have

and she keeps getting into trouble.

Yet, you're still defending her.

If this goes on,

there'll be no peace in your residence.

Looks like you need

a woman who can manage the household.

Father, you want me to take a wife?

I know you're not willing to do it.

But it's only a matter of time.

Father, since that's your wish,

how could I refuse?

But I hope

I can choose her myself.

Are you really willing to do that?

All right.

You're dismissed.

Later on,

someone will send the portraits to your residence.

Yes, Father.

Your Majesty.

In the past, whenever we brought up this topic,

Jin'er would just brush it off.

Why did he happily agree to it today?

Perhaps Fu Rong really did stab him

and break his heart?

If his heart is really broken,

why did he bother defending Fu Rong?

I hope Jin'er is just going through a phase.

What matters is that he gets over it.

Yuan.

Guess what I'm sewing.

Well.

Is it a bird?

Bird? It's a mandarin duck.

Never mind. They're pretty much the same thing.

My lady, is it for His Highness?

My lady, bad news.

They have sent many portraits

of girls from various families.

Lan Xiang couldn't even stop them,

so she sent me to inform you.

His Highness is going to take a wife.

Your Highness, are you sleeping?

I asked the kitchen to make some white fungus and lotus seed soup.

Say,

Your Highness, the weather is hot.

To prevent you from getting sick,

here's a bowl of lotus seed soup.

My...

I hope I didn't ruin it.

Never mind.

I wasn't going to look at it.

Really?

I have someone in mind already.

What's the matter?

Who is it?

Do you want to know?

No, I don't. Don't ever tell me.

Just because you don't want to know, I'm going to tell you.

It's Imperial Preceptor He's daughter, He Ru Xue.

Ms He?

I've never seen her before.

But I heard

she's quite a sophisticated girl.

Is that so?

Do you also think

she's the perfect candidate for my wife?

Look at this mess. I'll get someone to clean it up.

[The Highest Goodness Is Like Water]

Your Highness.

Your Highness?

Your Highness, last night, did you see...

What is it?

Forget it.

It's nothing.

Was it blown away by the wind?

If you have any questions, just ask.

It's nothing.

I'm just feeling a little curious.

Why did you decide to marry Ms He without going through

the rest of the portraits?

Do you two know each other?

Were you up all night

thinking about this?

I heard Ms He is capable and virtuous.

Since last winter,

she rarely goes out.

It's probably because her half-sister has contracted measles.

So she's been taking care of her.

Someone so kind

would make an ideal housewife.

But Father said

the Imperial Preceptor is a stickler for hierarchy.

How could he possibly let her take care of his concubine's daughter?

Your Highness, do you know

which physician is treating Ms He's younger sister?

Is he a private physician?

She always was sickly.

Naturally, they have a private physician.

But the medicine

is from Hui Chun Medicine Hall.

Why did you ask?

I'm just curious.

Miss.

Wait here for me.

Okay.

[Shanhe Bookshop]

Why are you here?

I looked for you in the backyard but you weren't there.

Good thing I found you here.

All right then.

Since you're here,

I have something to ask you.

If you don't know the answer, just pretend I didn't ask.

Ask away.

There's a rumour that

Duke Su is going to take a wife.

Is it true?

So it's about that?

Don't worry.

So

it's true?

Is it?

I can't tell you.

In short, there's nothing to worry about.

Even God can testify

to Duke Su's love for Concubine Rong.

But if that's true,

why is he taking a wife so quickly?

There's no need to explain. I'm not surprised.

Love is only a momentary pleasure.

It's like passing clouds that dissipate.

Back then,

I should have seen it coming.

Love fades as passion wanes.

That's how it's always been.

But

I didn't expect it to be so soon.

It's not what you think.

Love fades as passion wanes? That's a load of...

That's nonsense.

His Highness and I are the same.

If we love a girl, we make sure she becomes our wife.

No matter her age,

no matter what mishaps befall her,

we'll stand by her.

But...

No buts.

How about this? If you're wrong about His Highness,

you have to come to the martial arts competition. All right?

-The martial arts competition? -Yes.

You were there when I became Corporal.

If you come,

I'd surely win

and become the Valiant General.

After all...

you're my lantern.

I take your silence as a yes.

[Shanhe Bookshop]

Why have you been frequenting the medicine hall?

I've been talking to Hui Chun Medicine Hall.

Apparently, Ms He's measles problem has been persisting.

It sounded serious.

So I asked them to get more herbs.

That's very thoughtful.

It's the least I can do.

By the way,

when I asked Hui Chun Medicine Hall about the He family,

they seemed scared.

So I asked around.

The He family wasn't buying medicine for measles

but for tuberculosis.

[If you're still indifferent after hearing this,]

[and still want to marry her,]

[I'm going to tickle you.]

I'll send someone to investigate it.

Sure.

Your Highness, carry on.

I won't disturb you then.

Sleep early.

What's taking you so long to deliver the medicine? Jeez.

Mr He.

[Ju Shui Pavilion]

He Ru Xue has been stricken with tuberculosis since last year.

Her condition has been unstable.

But Mr He wanted to keep it a secret.

He told everyone that his concubine's daughter is having measles

to keep his wife's daughter's marriage prospects intact.

Then again, He Ru Xue

used to attend all the social events, big or small.

But why isn't there any news of her lately?

I'm sure Duke Su chose He Ru Xue

because he knew about this.

No matter.

Since Xu Jin has agreed to take a wife,

there would be someone else

even if it wasn't He Ru Xue.

Today, I went to the palace

because Mr He had told father all about it

and called off the wedding.

What a shame.

What's a shame?

Is it a shame that I can't marry her?

No.

It's just that Ms He, at such a young age...

I've sent Mr Ge to treat her.

Also,

Father and I had a discussion.

The position of Duchess Su

shall go to Superintendent Yao's daughter.

I give up, I give up.

He's going to take a wife.

If not Ms He, then Ms Yao.

And if not Ms Yao,

then Ms Cui.

My lady, why are you mumbling to yourself?

You heard him just now.

His heart is set on a legitimate wife.

Why should I waste my time?

My fate seems to be intertwined with the Yaos'.

Previously, my father forced me to marry Mr Yao.

Now, the Yao family's daughter is going to become Duchess Su.

Such an ill-fated relationship.

Doesn't it seem fishy to you?

Even you could sense that

the He family was hiding a secret.

Why didn't His Highness sense it?

[This path.]

[Could he be secretly meeting up with Ms Yao?]

You...

You knew I was following you.

Since you managed to shake me off, why did you show up?

You've been tailing me for so long.

Aren't you curious where I'm going?

Your Highness is going to meet up with Ms Yao.

I'm not curious at all.

Why are you following me then?

I just want to.

[Yao Residence]

[Yao Residence]

You've got some nerve.

Trying to elope in the middle of the night?

Who are you? What do you want?

What kind of man are you?

If you like Ms Yao,

why didn't you propose marriage

and marry her the proper way?

Sir.

I don't know who you are.

Zhang Sheng wants to marry me.

But my father is disdainful of his lowly status

and wants me to marry Duke Su instead.

We have no choice

but to do this.

I may be a commoner now,

but I'll take the autumn exam and make a name for myself.

I won't let you suffer.

Glory and wealth mean nothing to me.

All I want in this life

is to grow old with you.

Sir, please let us through.

[To Official Fang]

I've read some of your discourse.

Take this letter

to Huizhou and find Official Fang.

He'll give you a suitable position.

Then,

study hard

and make a name for yourself.

Don't forget the promise that you made to Ms Yao today.

You're Duke...

There's not much time left.

If you don't go now,

it will be too late.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I hope to one day

repay your kindness.

Thank you for your blessing.

Are you happy now?

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