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[The Blooms at RUYI Pavilion]

[Episode 33] ©Subtitle by iQIYI *Ripped by JinHan_27* *Main cast: Zhang Zhe Han & Ju Jing Yi.*

What emblem is this?

This is the secret sign for the people in the pavilion to keep in touch.

Your Highness.

You aren't a member of the pavilion.

But Master gave you this bracelet.

That proves you're the one that she valued the most.

If you are ever in danger,

the members of the pavilion

will surely help you when they see this emblem.

-In Ruyi Pavilion, -Master.

there's a big secret room.

There are various scrolls inside.

We found the room.

But there was nothing in it.

All that's left is Ruyi Pavilion's ledger.

It seems someone has tampered with it.

It must be the murderer.

Murderer?

Didn't Master commit suicide and left behind a suicide note?

Master couldn't possibly commit suicide.

Master had devoted all of her time and energy to Ruyi Pavilion.

Even if she wanted to kill herself,

she would have paved the way for the future.

Master died a sudden death.

The scrolls have been stolen.

Someone must have done this on purpose.

It's not only that.

After Master's death,

there's a mysterious force

trying to win over the members of the pavilion.

Those who refused to submit

would be shown no mercy,

especially Xiao Ba and I.

They've been pursuing us relentlessly.

Why?

The people who hunted us once asked

about Ruyi Pavilion's token.

I think

they probably thought we know where the token is

since Xiao Ba and I served by Master's side.

What token?

Most of the members of Ruyi Pavilion

don't know one another.

Not many knew of Master's identity.

So the members of the pavilion

take orders and act based on the token.

Otherwise,

if they can’t get their hands on the token,

they'll never be able to take control of Ruyi Pavilion.

But...

But if they actually lay their hands on it,

there'll be dire consequences.

Xiao Qi.

What are you doing?

Ruyi Pavilion is now falling apart

and there's no one to lead.

Your Highness.

You are the only person that master trusted the most.

If we can find the token together,

we can restore Ruyi Pavilion

and avenge Master and Xiao Ba.

I'm not going to sit back and do nothing

about Master and Xiao Ba's death.

Don't worry.

I'll surely help you find the token

and the people behind this.

[Moonlit night and morning bloom]

From Qi Ce

to Uncle.

Although Ruyi Pavilion was just selling information,

and the deaths

are not completely related to Ruyi Pavilion.

But...

Ruyi Pavilion can't escape censure.

I get it.

Rong'er.

Ms Liu treated you with a sincere heart.

But she held a candle to the devil.

We'll just let this slide.

Most importantly,

the situation with Ruyi Pavilion is very complicated.

If you get involved in it,

there'll be danger.

I know.

I know it all.

Master wasn't as simple as I thought.

I couldn't accept the fact that Ruyi Pavilion worked hand in glove

with Xu Mao and Marquis Xindu.

But there's more to Master's death than meets the eye. I can't ignore it.

Rong'er.

I really don't want you to get dragged into this.

I don't want to either but I have no choice.

I'm not being willful.

This has nothing to do with that.

The consequences aren't something that you can bear.

Your Highness, I don't want to lie to you.

So I'll just be frank with you.

It doesn't matter if you agree or not.

In regards to Ruyi Pavilion,

I'm going to stick my neck out.

Since you have made up your mind...

I get it.

[Ruyi Pavilion Ledger]

Go.

[East Gate]

[East Gate]

[Changyang City]

Everyone.

I've decided to open the north gate

to lure the enemy in.

What do you think?

Report!

General!

There's a sudden attack at the gate of Zhangyang City.

The Calvary of Xuanhan has entered the city.

-How many troops? -Around 70,000 to 80,000.

-You may go. -Yes.

Prepare my horse and bring my spear!

General.

This battle

is a life-and-death battle.

Those who are willing to fight and defend Zhangyang with me,

suit up and get ready for battle.

But if you refuse,

I won't blame you either.

I'm willing to go to battle with you

and fight Xuanhan to death.

We're willing to shed our blood and lay down our lives

for our family and country.

We're willing to follow you to the bitter end.

I have a plan.

We might be able to defend Zhangyang.

[Duke Su's Residence]

Rong'er.

Your... Your Highness.

Are you still mad?

No.

Give me a smile.

You'd better not.

I know you're worried about me.

But there are things in this world

that you have to do even if you know you shouldn't.

I promise you.

No matter what happens in the future, I'll let you know first.

I'll definitely not put myself in harm's way.

Rong'er.

Ruyi Pavilion doesn't only sell jewellery.

-They sell information as well. -I know.

Well, I'll just help them locate the token.

All right?

I knew you wouldn't stay mad at me.

What martial arts were you practising earlier?

It's the martial arts that my master taught me.

Under the moon when it's quiet and secluded,

as long as your breathing and movement are synchronised,

you can achieve complete silence.

We used this to raid the enemy

when we went to war.

Is it the Zhenbei General that you once mentioned?

I have followed my master since I was a kid.

He taught me politics and martial arts,

and gave me a chance to train.

My master is an upright person.

He repelled Xuanhan and made numerous great contributions

but never plumed himself on his accomplishment.

He has been guarding Zhangyang City for Dayu.

It's very admirable.

It would be nice if I had the honour to meet him.

When we travel the country

and pass by Zhangyang City,

I'll take you there to meet him.

[Duke Su's Residence]

Time and tide wait for no man.

Since Your Highness is willing to help,

I believe there'll be news about the token soon.

I'm going to contact Uncle San

and find a way to gather the rest of our men.

Is Uncle San the elder that you talked about?

Why didn't he come to the capital?

Uncle San has a weird temperament.

It's better if I go and meet him.

You haven't fully recovered.

You need to be careful.

Thank you, Your Highness.

As for the token, I'll need your help with it.

Don't worry.

Right.

Does Yuan know the secrets of Ruyi Pavilion?

I don't know if Ms Gu knows.

Our master was a cautious person.

It was always a one-way communication between her and the members.

But Master trusted Ms Gu a lot.

Perhaps she knows something.

Got it.

Don't worry. I'll contact you as soon as I hear anything.

Take you, Your Highness.

Your Highness, are you going to the palace?

Xuanhan raided Zhangyang City.

Zhangyang City has been captured.

That means your master...

Your Highness, quickly go now.

Xuanhan has succeeded.

[Reflect on your mistakes]

Not only did Dou Yan lose the battle,

he even defected to the enemy.

What did you say?

Dou Yan defected to the enemy?

Is it true?

His Majesty has gotten his dander up

and called for a meeting with the ministers.

It's as true as it gets.

Good.

Very good.

Dou Yan is Xu Jin's master.

I doubt

Father won't lash out at Xu Jin this time.

An important government official

defected to the enemy just before the battle.

How loathsome.

Convey my decree.

Immediately detain all of Dou Yan's family members

and put them on the death row.

Father.

The Zhenbei General and I have spent much time defending the frontier.

I know his character

very well.

He'd rather die in battle

than to surrender to the enemy.

There must be more to this than meets the eye.

Detain Dou Yan's family at once.

Father, you can't do that.

Why not?

Father.

It's still early to jump to conclusions.

The Zhenbei General is a highly respected person in the borderland.

If we detain his family now

and news of it reaches the soldiers at the frontier,

I'm afraid the soldiers will lose the will to protect Dayu.

It's no news that Dou Yan has defected.

Are you still trying to defend him?

Father, please reconsider it.

Your Majesty, please reconsider it.

Father, please reconsider it.

Father, our top priority now

is to deal with Xuanhan.

Convey my order.

The army near Zhangyang City should assemble at once

to fight against Xuanhan.

Hezhou will provide troops, army provisions and assistance.

The soldiers in Guanyan Town must defend it to the death.

Don't let Xuanhan advance any further.

Dou Yan and his family will be dealt with

after the issue at the border is resolved.

Thank you, Father.

Your Majesty is wise.

Xuanhan's army is bearing down on the border.

We need to increase the military strength in the capital.

Father.

May I ask

-that you let me... -Duke Su.

You're distraught because of Dou Yan.

If you lead the troops, you'll surely act rashly.

Besides, you're injured.

Just rest in your residence.

Yes.

Father.

I'm willing to lead an attack on Xuanhan.

Hao'er.

But you've never led a battalion before.

Father, you can send the Pingnan General to go with me.

All I know is that as a prince,

I should share the burden for you and the people.

Father, please send reinforcements and let me lead the troops.

Princess Consort of Qingping.

Duke Huai.

Your Highness, you seem to be in a hurry. Did something happen?

I'm going to gather the troops.

We set out for Zhangyang City tonight.

You're leading the troops?

This is a protective talisman that I got

from a temple before entering the palace.

I've been carrying it with me ever since.

It has kept me safe.

If you don't mind...

Not at all.

[Peace]

With this protective talisman,

I'll surely return safely.

When I do,

I'll thank you again.

Sure.

I await your triumphant return.

All right.

Your Highness, this is the new report from the border.

Secret passages?

Why would Xuanhan

be familiar with the weak points of Zhangyang City?

They had been

digging ditches and tunnels quietly

before sneaking into Zhangyang City.

Indeed.

From the looks of it,

they are well aware of the military strength, defence layout

and supply status in Zhangyang City.

A few days ago,

The Zhenbei General sent reinforcements to a nearby area.

Zhangyang City was not well defended.

Xuanhan's army was bearing down on the border.

Why would there be such a coincidence?

Could there be a traitor at the border?

Someone must have leaked the Zhangyang City defence layout.

From the looks of it,

someone did leak out the secret information.

Your Highness.

What do you make of

the Zhenbei General's defection?

I believe that my master

would rather die

than to surrender to the enemy.

My lady.

Why are you sneaking around?

Who's sneaking around?

His Highness didn't sleep last night

and he's now having a discussion with Mr Ge.

I'm just worried. They've been in there for hours now.

Since you're worried,

why don't you knock on the door and ask His Highness?

Well...

His Highness is busy dealing with the war at the border.

It's not appropriate for me to disturb him.

Forget it.

I wonder how the general's family is doing.

Let's go.

[Duke Su's Residence]

Your Highness.

Did Rong'er make this soup?

Your Highness.

Her Highness went to the Zhenbei General's residence.

Mrs Dou doesn't seem to feel so well.

Her Highness sent me to Sanjiu Apothecary Shop to buy some cold medicine.

Then she asked me to prepare some medicinal soup

and send it over there.

But

Her Highness said since she was making the soup,

she may as well prepare some

for Your Highness as well.

You may go now.

Yes.

[I should have visited Mrs Dou.]

[How thoughtful of Rong'er.]

[The person that I married in my dream was Rong'er.]

Your Highness, why are you up so early?

Rong'er.

Have you been to Jichang City?

Have you recalled everything?

So it was really you that night.

That hibiscus pattern embroidered shoes

were yours too.

My mother made that for me.

But Your Highness was drugged at that time.

I escaped in a hurry and left the shoes behind.

Why did you go to Jichang City then?

It's a long story.

I followed my master to Jichang City

but there were two low-ranking officials

who abducted girls in your name.

[So nothing has changed.]

[I married the girl of my dreams after all.]

It's all right.

Ms Fu rummaged through all the drawers

and probed me to see if I know the inside story of Ruyi Pavilion.

I think

she has found out Liu Ru Yi's true identity.

Right now,

she must be looking for the token too.

Wen Xing.

Xiao Qi was living in Duke Su's residence for such a long time,

and you just found out.

Where is he now?

I've neglected my duty.

I'll find out Xiao Qi's whereabouts as soon as I can.

Also, the situation with Duke Su.

Since Nong Nong knows about it,

I bet Duke Su is aware of it too.

Xu Jia has been investigating Ruyi Pavilion's affairs lately.

All right.

Since he wants to investigate it,

let him find something then.

[The highest goodness is like water]

Master must have intentionally

defected to the enemy.

Why do you say so?

According to the battle report,

the enemy moved westward

after capturing Zhangyang City.

Zhangyang City was captured all of a sudden.

The enemy should go south first.

Attacking Guanyan Town is the best strategy

because once we capture Guanyan Town,

Hezhou would be near at hand.

It's an affluent city.

Even if reinforcements can’t arrive on time,

they can rest in the city

before attacking Dayu.

But if they go west,

there are also places like Jiuli.

It's sparsely populated and easily captured.

If they succeed in capturing it, they could repose there

before launching a big assault.

Master

must have persuaded the people of Xuanhan

with the same reason.

But everyone in the court thinks

that the Zhenbei General has defected to the enemy.

Your Highness.

Should we contact the general

and help him fend off the enemy?

I've sent a letter to Hao'er

and asked him to try his best to get in touch with Master

to formulate a counterattack.

I just hope it can all be done swiftly.

Otherwise, if Pingsai and Jiuli are captured,

the consequences would be unthinkable.

Your Highness.

I found a member of Ruyi Pavilion.

Your Highness, how can I help you?

Mr Ge told me to see you as soon as I got back.

He's a member of Ruyi Pavilion.

Do you recognise him?

Miss, do you still remember me?

I set up a stall outside Ruyi Pavilion

and have helped Ms Liu on my occasions.

I think I've seen you a few times.

Could you repeat

what you've told me?

Sure.

I was not involved in a lot of things.

I only know a thing or two about Qi Ce.

Back then, Ms Liu and the proprietress of Drunken Spring Court,

Qin Qing, were in contact.

They did quite a lot of things for Qi Ce.

Later on, something happened to Qi Ce.

So Ms Liu began to work directly

with Marquis Xindu and Duke Cheng.

In order to help Duke Cheng transport sulphur and other things,

she went to Dong Fang Li

and threatened him with an old case involving the Twelve Folding Fans of Shu

so that he would work for Duke Cheng.

After that, Dong Fang Li refused to play ball.

So Ms Liu

used Dong Fang Li's son, Dong Wen, to threaten him,

driving Mr Dong to commit suicide.

You're spewing nonsense.

How could Master possibly drive Mr Dong to his demise?

I'm only telling you what I know.

I dare not make up stories.

Go on.

Yes.

After Mr Dong's death,

Duke Cheng put Ms Liu in charge of the explosives.

Ms Liu predicted the total solar eclipse

and found Shang Kai Yang of Jichang City.

My master even had dealings with Shang Kai Yang?

Was that why she went to Jichang City?

Yes.

The reason why Shang Kai Yang was promoted so quickly

was because of Ms Liu's insider information.

They milked Ten Mile Pavilion for profits.

But they were afraid of being discovered.

So they used the total solar eclipse as a pretext for blowing up Mount Tai.

Are you saying that

the Mount Tai's landslide was orchestrated by my master too?

Yes, miss.

I'm not lying.

For man proposes, but God disposes.

Duke Su got wind of it quick enough

which rendered the plan a failure.

Ms Liu was afraid that Shang Kai Yang would expose her.

So she ordered him to be killed.

After that, Ms Liu felt that Duke Su was constantly opposing her.

She was furious.

And was even planning to get rid of Duke Su.

That's enough.

Say no more.

Rong'er.

That's impossible.

My master wasn't such a person.

Back in Jichang City,

Xu Jia captured a man in black who wanted to destroy the ledger.

Her body shape was very similar to Liu Ru Yi's.

Most importantly,

this was the weapon she used.

Due to lack of evidence,

I confronted Liu Ru Yi myself.

She told me to give her more time.

So I agreed.

-But I never thought... -Your Highness.

I think there's more to this than meets the eye.

If that was the truth,

why didn't Xiao Qi tell us?

If he told you that,

would you still help him find the Ruyi token?

All he told us

was that Ruyi Pavilion is an information broker.

But he didn't tell us exactly who Ruyi Pavilion works for.

It shows that

Ruyi Pavilion only works for profit.

As long as it could satisfy Liu Ru Yi,

she couldn't care less about the consequences.

The landslide at Mount Tai.

How many innocent people were tragically killed?

It's not like that.

Perhaps

my master was coerced.

Or perhaps

there's someone else behind this.

Rong'er.

Do you actually believe that?

I do.

Compared to these fragmented pieces of evidence,

I'd rather believe in the master that I knew.

She couldn't possibly be so vile.

Rong'er.

Stop fooling yourself.

Your Highness.

You went for broke and trusted your master.

Why can't I?

I'm sorry.

I'm just...

Ruyi Pavilion is involved in many ways

and has made a lot of mistakes.

It's better to let it fall apart now.

Otherwise,

it will do more harm to others.

You want to find the Ruyi token

and restore Ruyi Pavilion.

This is no different from...

What?

Holding a candle to the devil.

I will find out who is behind this.

My master wasn't that kind of person.

Princess of Xihe?

What a coincidence.

Where are you going?

Are you going to Ruyi Pavilion again?

Duke Su hasn't recovered.

Don't you know how to stay put and look after him?

All you do is keep wandering around.

Jeez.

Why do you look so listless?

What brings you here today?

I'm here to visit His Highness.

I'm worried that His Highness might not be in a good mood

because of the situation with the Zhenbei General.

Thank you for your concern.

Look.

Does this look familiar to you?

This is the jade pendant that His Highness gave me.

Suit yourself.

Ms Fu.

Wen Xing.

Mr Ju invites you to a meetup at Ju Shui Pavilion.

Lan Xiang.

Go over to Ruyi Pavilion

and tell them that I'll be late today.

Yes.

This way, please.

Did I see it right?

Wasn't that Duke An's guard?

I think so.

Follow them.

Fu Rong is too audacious.

What brings you here

today?

Can't I just come and pay you a visit?

Your Highness.

Are you in a bad mood?

Is it because of the Zhenbei General?

Your Highness.

As you predicted, Pingsai has been captured

before Jiuli.

Xuanhan's army has been stationed in Pingsai.

Pingsai has been captured too?

His Majesty has gotten his dander up

and issued a house arrest order against the Zhenbei General's family.

Prepare the horse.

Enter the palace.

Yes.

Wait for me. I'm coming along.

Little Follower.

Nong Nong.

Your injury...

It's fine now.

You got injured because of me.

I couldn't visit you even after returning to the capital.

Duke Su got injured at Qingfeng Hideout the other day.

You should look after him.

He went to Qingfeng Hideout?

Didn't he tell you?

All I know is that he's investigating Qingfeng Hideout.

He and I are safe now.

That's great then.

The weather is good today.

Let's go out for a walk.

Duke Su.

His Majesty is in a rage now.

If you continue to kneel, hoping to seek an audience,

I'm afraid

the Zhenbei General's family

will have to suffer more than just a house arrest.

What about me?

Eunuch Wang.

Please inform His Majesty that I would like to seek an audience.

Your Highness.

His Majesty doesn't want to see anyone now.

You should go back now.

Your Highness.

If things go as you expected,

Jiuli will soon be captured too.

When that happens, I'm afraid His Majesty...

Now that it has come to this,

there's only one way left.

What is it?

But I'm afraid

it will implicate the innocent.

Your Highness.

Wait for me.

Is there anything else?

When I went to your residence,

I saw Fu Rong on her way out.

But she didn't go to Ruyi Pavilion.

Instead, she got into a carriage with Duke An's guard.

So...

So I asked Su Yu to follow them.

Su Yu, tell His Highness

where they went.

Your Highness.

I saw it with my own eyes

that Her Highness followed the guard into Ju Shui Pavilion.

Nong Nong.

You seem moody today.

Is it because of Duke Su?

We have some disagreements.

It's normal for people to have disagreements.

We don't always get what we want.

But remember this, Nong Nong.

No matter when or where,

or what you do,

you'll always have my support.

Thank you.

You haven't fully recovered. You should go back and get some rest.

It's still early. I can go back on my own.

It's fine.

I won't rest until I see that you're back home safely.

No need to trouble yourself.

Your Highness.

Uncle, to think you actually have the leisure

to lead a double life.

I didn't choose to become a duke.

But living life as Farmer Ju Shui

is what I want.

Your Highness.

There's no need to explain.

What? Pingsai has been captured too?

Yes, I just heard.

They said Xuanhan is only taking a rest

-before pressing on to Jiuli. -This is...

What do we do?

The enemy troops couldn't have marched right in without resistance.

Unless the Zhenbei General defected to the enemy.

Zhenbei General?

He's nothing but a traitor.

What a disgrace.

I heard His Majesty has put his family under house arrest.

I wonder if it's of any use.

Your Highness.

There were too many people. So it was inconvenient for me to speak.

But actually...

I...

You should rest earlier.

No.

Our last issue has not been resolved.

If we don't communicate,

our misunderstandings will only get worse.

Resolve it?

How?

I want you to stay out of Ruyi Pavilion's affairs.

Can you do that?

I want you to stay away from Farmer Ju Shui,

from my uncle.

Will you listen to me?

You knew

my uncle is Farmer Ju Shui.

Yet, you never told me.

You said we'd never hide anything from each other.

Being so intimate with another man.

Have you considered my feelings?

Also,

I went to the palace to see His Majesty

but he turned his back on me.

My father and I are drifting apart

all because of you.

Right now, my master is in trouble

and there's nothing I can do.

All of this

is because of you.

All I can feel now is regret.

What do you regret?

Marrying you.