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[The Blooms at RUYI Pavilion]

[Episode 37] ©Subtitle by iQIYI *Ripped by JinHan_27* *Main cast: Zhang Zhe Han & Ju Jing Yi.*

[Did our family]

[teach you to groundlessly sully a man's reputation?]

-[Slow down!] -[Slow down!]

[Get out of the way.]

-[Master!] -[Stand right there!]

[Now that you're hurt,]

[I'm not sure if I should blame you]

[or myself for frightening you.]

Your Highness.

My condolences.

Us coming back to the capital

and everything we did

was to help Ruyi Pavilion

and to keep our men from getting hurt.

But things didn't turn out the way we wanted.

Instead...

Instead, we got Lord Fu implicated.

How can I blame you for that?

But Ruyi Pavilion is indeed in dire straits.

Gather the remaining members

and wait for me outside in the yard.

But...

Your Highness.

You should get some rest now.

I'm in no position to rest.

Also,

stop calling me "Your Highness".

[Order]

Master.

Master.

Rise.

His Majesty has ordered Ruyi Pavilion to be destroyed.

The jewellery house is ruined.

All of you are wanted men.

What you need to do now is to protect yourselves.

If there's nothing else,

you should leave the capital at once.

I promise you

I'll prove to the imperial court

that Ruyi Pavilion is manned by righteous people,

so as to save it from destruction

and redress justice.

Master, we will follow your instructions

and serve you to the bitter end.

Take care, everyone.

All of you should go into hiding

and be safe.

-Yes! -Yes!

What about the children?

Don't worry.

Madam Niu followed a group of our members to the north.

They'll be fine.

That's great.

You...

The cause of the fire at Ruyi Pavilion is still unknown.

We'll stay behind and help to investigate it.

That's right. Let's find out the truth first.

This is a copy of the document from the Criminal Investigation Bureau.

-You're dismissed. -All right.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

[Corpse]

[Fu Pin Yan]

[Xu Jin?]

[Why would I still believe anything you say?]

As you expected,

Ruyi Pavilion's members went to the bureau to find the document.

Fortunately, we had already disposed

of Zhang Yan's body

before the Criminal Investigation Bureau started investigating Ruyi Pavilion.

Now, no one would know

that it was Zhang Yan who set the fire.

Have you gotten rid of the Imperial Guard impersonator?

Don't worry.

It has all been taken care of.

Now, there's only one person left.

Nong Nong is finally coming back to me.

I have long waited

for this day.

You're back.

Did you find any clues?

His Highness was right.

The document says there was only one body found.

Did the people at the bureau

falsify the evidence?

This is a big case.

The bureau must have sent a lot of people to investigate it.

I don't think the evidence was falsified.

Someone must have tampered with the evidence.

What should we do next?

Little Marquis.

Did you get anything from Guo Rui?

Guo Rui remembered

that someone blatantly impersonated as an Imperial Guard

and blocked the street that day.

That clue led them to one person.

But he's dead.

First, it was Gu Yuan.

Then, someone disguised as an Imperial Guard.

Someone must have planned all this.

But what is the motive?

Is he trying to frame His Highness

or eliminate him altogether?

That's right.

If I weren't so faithful to His Highness,

I would've suspected him

after hearing Guo Rui's story.

From the looks of it,

Gu Yan is the only clue left.

I'm going to find him tomorrow.

He can't be that hard to find.

Little Marquis.

Are you free tomorrow?

I would like to ask you

to patrol the area outside the city.

No problem.

But I have something to do.

I'll get Li Wei to investigate it first.

All right.

Little Marquis, what's so urgent?

It's none of your business.

It's very sunny here

and the scenery is very beautiful.

Why would it only be worth 300 taels?

That's right.

This is...

I believe

this must be Ms Fu.

Yes, you are here because...

This courtyard

is a blessed place.

The plants in the courtyard are colourful

and there are flowers to enjoy throughout all seasons.

It's located far away from the market.

It's quiet and secluded.

Do you find it small?

It's a little small.

A small house is good for gathering wealth.

Well...

Name your price.

How about 1,000 taels?

This is...

If you're not happy with that,

I can offer more.

I am happy with it. This is great.

That's good.

[To His Highness]

[Our love]

[Duke Su's Residence]

Your Highness.

Please hand these three things to His Highness.

Your Highness, you are...

[This puts an end between us.]

Have you seen this girl?

No.

Have you seen this girl?

No.

Nong Nong.

Nong Nong.

Her Highness?

Ju Shui Pavilion?

[Nong Nong, I'm sorry.]

[It was never my intention to get your father killed.]

[It was an accident.]

[Duke Su's Residence]

[Our love ends here.]

Ms Yuan, you had a tough time.

For you,

nothing is too tough for me.

Here's a toast to you.

Ms Fu.

I'll be right back.

Nong Nong, you're awake.

Why am I here in Ju Shui Pavilion?

I saw you passed out on the street.

I was worried. So I brought you here.

But don't worry.

I have informed Ms Fu Xuan.

You can stay here tonight.

[It's poisoned.]

[He wants me dead?]

I'll take you somewhere.

Come.

This is for you.

I remember we used to skip class and play with dates

at Ping Hu Pavilion.

Once, Father even caught us.

How happy we were then.

Nong Nong.

Did I ever tell you

that my mother was burned to death

in Hong Fu Temple?

How is that possible?

My mother was a kind person.

But the people disdained her

because her eyes were different.

I was separated from her since I was a kid.

I never got the chance to see her even in her final moments.

The dead are gone.

But she will always be in my heart.

Little Follower, it's all in the past now.

Young Master.

Ms Fu.

Nong Nong, go back to your room and get some rest.

I've sent someone to search for her.

Send someone to keep an eye on Duke Su's Residence.

Yes.

What's going on?

Ms Fu, it's nothing.

It's just a night patrol.

Yuan.

Don't talk.

Before you kill me,

tell me who you're working for.

My lady.

I'm sorry.

Gu Yuan? Is that you?

I know it's you!

Don't go!

[Ju Shui Pavilion]

Nong Nong.

Don't think too much.

Cheer up.

[It's Her Highness.]

Little Follower.

There is a girl named Gu Yuan

in Ruyi Pavilion.

I haven't seen her in a while.

Have you met her before?

Ms Gu?

I've never met her.

Why do you ask?

It's nothing.

I suddenly recalled

that she has always liked you.

She'll probably take part in the Yuedan Commentary.

All right.

If I see Ms Gu,

I'll let you know.

[Don't talk.]

[Why would Yuan show up here?]

[What's Little Follower trying to hide from me?]

Your Highness.

What's this ruckus? Did you run into a ghost?

It was more terrifying than ghosts.

I was on the street, inquiring about Gu Yuan's whereabouts,

when I saw Her Highness pass out on the street.

Farmer Ju Shui came to her aid.

I was worried, so I followed them.

Then they went into Ju Shui Pavilion.

Go on.

Ju Shui Pavilion was heavily guarded.

I could only wait outside.

In the middle of the night,

I saw Gu Yuan

leaving Ju Shui Pavilion in a hurry.

Did you get her?

Well, I hurt my back

and she managed to escape.

You let Gu Yuan

get away once.

This is the second time.

You even hurt your back?

My goodness.

I kept searching the area but to no avail.

When I went back to Ju Shui Pavilion,

I saw Her Highness leaving in the Fu family's carriage

and decided to come back.

Xu Jia.

Send someone to keep tabs on Ju Shui Pavilion.

Mr Ge.

Inform Guo Rui

and ask him to search for Gu Yuan

in the nearby areas,

especially the inn.

-Yes. -Yes.

Farmer Ju Shui.

Duke An.

Are these the people of Xuanhan

-that the Zhenbei General defeated? -That's right.

I heard that the new king of Xuanhan ascended the throne

after the Zhenbei General recaptured Zhangyang City.

The new king wants to establish friendly relations.

[Second Prince of Xuanhan, Wu Ta]

So he sent the second prince of Xuanhan

to form a marriage alliance.

Xuanhan proposed a diplomatic marriage.

What do you think?

Your Majesty.

I think

Xuanhan has been casting covetous eyes on Dayu

and tried to attack our border several times.

As long as Xuanhan is there,

there'll be no peace at our border.

Our great victory over Xuanhan

has boosted the army's morale.

We should ride the wave,

conquer Xuanhan,

and put an end to their terror once and for all.

Your Majesty.

We can't do that.

Our army might have won

the battle in Zhangyang City.

But that was only due to the Zhenbei General's brilliant ruse.

If both countries go to war,

our people will suffer

and our military resources will be greatly depleted.

Besides, a war of attrition would favour Xuanhan.

In the long-run,

it will be a great loss to Dayu.

Wouldn't a peaceful coexistence

be the best outcome?

Your Majesty.

I think

years of war at the border

has brought misery on the people.

As far as I know,

the new king of Xuanhan is young

and gentle by nature.

Also, he hates war.

This marriage alliance

can help promote peace.

Duke An is right.

The new king of Xuanhan is sincere in seeking peace.

If we could maintain harmony through the marriage alliance,

then

it would be a blessing to the people

and the border.

Your Majesty is wise.

But

there is no princess of the right age in the palace.

Convey my decree.

The daughters of the dukes and ministers of the right age

will be conferred the title of princess

if she is willing to marry the king of Xuanhan.

Why am I here?

Is this Lotus Village?

You passed out on the street.

So I brought you here and treated you.

Do you know who I am?

Ru Yi always talked about you.

She said Yuan is very obedient

and that she's a good girl.

Master.

I...

I have done Master wrong.

Will Master

be willing to see me at the Nether Bridge?

Come with me.

Master.

I have sinned.

One mistake leads to another.

What should I do?

Life is like

sailing in a sea of bitterness.

Repent and you shall be saved.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I know

you're here to discuss your brother's diplomatic marriage.

This marriage

is of great significance.

May we

not have any more disputes

and maintain peace forever.

This is exactly what the king hopes for as well.

But I'll be honest.

My brother sent me here for the diplomatic marriage

not only for diplomatic reasons

but because he heard that General of Zhen's daughter,

Princess of Xihe, is a great beauty

with noble character.

The king hopes to marry her

so that she may bring Dayu's culture over to Xuanhan.

But General of Zhen defeated Xuanhan several times.

His daughter...

It's exactly because of that.

If the king marries General of Zhen's only daughter,

doesn't that prove that the past is behind us

and we can form a good relationship?

Cui Wan.

What do you think?

Your Majesty.

Is there any room for negotiation?

The new king of Xuanhan

seems completely taken with you.

I heard from his brother

that he wants to marry no one but you.

But I've never met him before.

Why does he insist on marrying me?

I never thought

that your fame has spread so far and wide.

Cui Wan.

If you're not willing to,

I can think of some other ways.

What other ways?

If we can't reach an agreement,

we'll have to go to war with them.

Your Majesty.

Can you give me two days to consider it?

Sure. It's a huge matter.

You should think it through.

Eunuch Wang will send the portrait

of the new king of Xuanhan to your place.

You can take a look at it.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

-Your Highness! -Your Highness!

Hurry. Get her down.

-Your Highness. -Cui Wan.

Silly girl.

What are you doing?

Your Highness.

Please help me.

I don't want to be married off to Xuanhan.

But I don't know what I should do.

Cui Wan, a diplomatic marriage is a major political event.

My hands are tied too.

So I'm here today

to find out what you have in mind.

If you don't want to get married,

-then... -Your Highness.

I don't want to be reviled for generations.

You're exaggerating.

But I don't know why

the new king of Xuanhan insists on marrying you.

Nevertheless,

you shouldn't do silly things.

Your Highness.

Laugh at me if you must.

The truth is,

neither being married off to Xuanhan

nor taking my own life

compares to the pain of parting

with Duke Su.

If I go to Xuanhan,

I may never see him again.

I want to see His Highness.

-Please help me. -Rise.

All right.

I promise you.

Your Highness.

Don't cry anymore.

Your Highness. Zhi Hui.

Her Highness said

since Duke Su is here,

the Princess can pour her heart out.

Yes.

Your Highness, this way.

My mother said you wanted to see me.

Cui Wan.

Your Highness!

Your Highness, let go of me!

Your Highness!

Let go of me!

Your Highness!

Let go of me!

Your Highness, let go of me.

Your Highness!

I don't want to marry the king of Xuanhan.

I don't want to.

If you don't want to be married off to Xuanhan,

you can appeal to my father.

But I can't.

His Majesty said

if this happens,

they'll have to go to war.

I'll become a villain.

Dayu and Xuanhan have always been at war.

How does that make you a villain?

If you won't talk to my father,

I will.

Your Highness.

I knew it.

-Are you willing to marry me? -No.

What's the point then?

If I can't marry you,

does it matter if I marry a bandit,

the king of Xuanhan,

or an 80-year-old man?

Cui Wan.

No matter what you do,

I'll support you.

But I can't marry you.

I'm sorry.

In my entire life,

there's only one woman that I'll marry.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Even if you want to leave,

you should at least untie me first.

Don't go!

Don't leave me alone!

Your Highness!

Your Highness, don't leave me alone.

Your Highness, what happened to you?

How do I remove this?

His Highness doesn't want me.

Nobody wants me.

-Nobody wants me. -Don't cry, Your Highness.

How do I remove this?

Remember how proud the Princess Consort of Qingping was

when she rode Consort Duan's coattails?

Now that Consort Duan has lost her power,

the Princess Consort of Qingping

has become the Poor Princess.

A pheasant will always be a pheasant.

Even if you fly up high, it doesn't make you a phoenix.

Indeed.

Who's crowing?

Greetings, Princess of Xihe.

-Why did no one announce my arrival? -Your Highness.

Yes.

Be gone.

Qi Zhu.

Aren't you thankful that I stood up for you?

No need to thank me.

Just help me come up with an idea.

You're so crafty.

You'll figure out something.

I'm a princess only in name.

I have no power or authority.

I can't help you.

Fine.

You're not going to help me?

It's not that I'm unwilling,

I'm just powerless.

A pretty girl like you

shouldn't let that old lady give you a hard time

and be forced to do the laundry.

Why don't you come to Xuanhan with me?

One day, our names will go down in history.

Both of us will be credited for the deed.

Get yourself ready.

Your Majesty, the Princess of Xihe would like to seek an audience.

-Send her in. -Yes.

Princess of Xihe, present yourself before His Majesty.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Cui Wan.

Rise.

Your Majesty.

I've made up my mind.

I'll accept the diplomatic marriage.

Are you certain?

I'm not of royal blood.

It was through your goodwill

that I've been made a princess

from a very young age.

Now,

it's time for me to pay my dues.

I'm glad you feel this way.

Sorry it had to be like this.

It's the least I can do to foster peace

between Dayu and Xuanhan.

I have no regrets.

However,

I do have two wishes.

I hope you can fulfill them.

Ask away.

The Princess Consort of Qingping and I have always been close.

Xuanhan is far away.

I wish to take the Princess Consort of Qingping with me

as a companion

to ease the pain of leaving my homeland.

That won't be an issue.

I hope Duke Su will be put in charge

of the wedding procession.

He often fights in the borderland.

He should be familiar with the roads there.

If Duke Su is put in charge,

it'll give me a peace of mind.

Your request is reasonable.

I agree.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Cui Wan.

Tomorrow, I shall confer you the title of princess.

It's going to be a long journey.

Xuanhan is nowhere near as hospitable as the palace.

You need to be mentally prepared.

If you need anything,

do let me know.

I'll surely oblige.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Highness, you shouldn't drink anymore.

How dare you?

You're in no position to control me!

You've had enough drinks.

You should stop.

Servants! Let Su Yu serve Consort Shu instead.

She's an eyesore.

Sorry, Your Highness. Please, no.

I'm sorry, Your Highness.

Don't disown me.

I may be going to Xuanhan,

but you have no right to disrespect me.

Your Highness!

I'm sorry!

Su Yu.

Although you're just a maid,

you have served me diligently

and faithfully.

And now,

I'll be married off to Xuanhan.

I may never get a chance to come back again.

My dear Su Yu.

Just stay by Consort Shu's side.

[Amiable as a sunny sky, noble as an autumn moon]

This is a fine place.

If you like it,

I can give you the building plan.

You can build one in Xuanhan.

Take a seat.

It's fine.

I'll be going back to Xuanhan in two days.

I wonder

why Duke An asked to see me.

I heard you weren't in a great mood

and flew into a rage at the courier station.

You had someone spy on me?

What do you want?

If I had an ulterior motive,

I wouldn't have told you that.

But I also heard

that the king is a diligent man

who is not interested in relationships.

Why would he insist on marrying the Princess of Xihe?

How did you manage to find out

about the situation in Xuanhan's palace?

Even in his days as a prince,

the king was quite a celebrity.

There's no need to find out.

It's all just a facade.

Second Prince.

You bought off the ministers with vast sums of money

and made them oppose the marriage alliance.

Then you made up the story

of the king insisting on marrying the Princess Consort of Xihe.

You have put painstaking effort into it.

But what a shame.

Things didn't go your way.

I wonder what your motive is.

Second Prince.

Actually,

you and I are the same.

We're against the marriage alliance.

But I heard

it was your advice

that made Emperor Jia He agree to the marriage alliance.

I have my own reasons.

The marriage alliance is a done deal.

But

things might bode ill

for the wedding procession.

You want Duke Su dead?

Why?

Aren't you his uncle?

And aren't you his brother?

What exactly is your plan?