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♫ Don't feel sad for the falling flowers ♫

♫ They flutter and float to the mortal world ♫

♫ Seal up all the memories ♫

♫ I can't find peace anymore ♫

♫ The passion for the trials and hardships has not gotten cold ♫

♫ I silently endure the worry and sadness ♫

♫ Even though I'm ignorant, I must be taken seriously ♫

♫ If Heaven has decided our fate ♫

♫ Leaving my body full of scars ♫

♫ I'll still protect the world ♫

♫ The mountains, rivers, sun, and moon can be my witnesses ♫

♫ Full of enthusiasm ♫

♫ Deep love and hatred ♫

♫ Is melting into my heart along with the snow ♫

[Royal Rumors]

[Episode 1]

(In the winter of the 30th year of Changlong, the state of Jin had a war with Jinpo.)

(Protector General Hua Yingting and his wife, Marquise Chang'an Wei Mingyue, )

(led Hua Army to capture Jinpo's general A'Wa alive, and defeated Jinpo.)

(General of Jin, Hua Yingting)

(Marquise Chang'an, Wei Mingyue)

(This should have been a good thing that the whole country celebrated, )

(but certain things and people's hearts were unpredictable.)

(The civil officials in the imperial court were wary of the Hua family's power.)

(They frequently warned the Emperor of the threat the family was posing to his throne, )

(making the Emperor extremely annoyed.)

(Changlong Emperor)

(To quell the rumors and calm people down, Changlong Emperor issued an imperial decree)

(Decree) (to confer the title of County Princess to the Hua family's young daughter, Hua Liuli, )

(and ordered her to go to the capital first and experience the prosperity of the capital.)

(Eastern Palace)

(Experience the prosperity of the capital?)

(You're just a hostage.)

(After so many years, are you a friend or a foe?)

(Yanqi Gate)

(Capital) Princess Hua.

Princess Hua, we have been waiting here for a long time.

Please get off the carriage, Princess Hua.

- Please get off the carriage. - Please get off the carriage.

- Princess Hua. - Princess Hua.

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Princess Hua.

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Miss.

Oh dear.

Oh no!

My young lady has fainted from the wind.

(Capital)

(Four hours ago)

(Hua Liuli) What a grand event!

(Four hours ago) The Hua family won a great battle!

(Bai Yun)

(Bai Yun) Three heads and six arms? Do you think she's the third His Highness of Vaisravana?

(Hei Tu)(Hua Liuli) Protector General's daughter looks just like this. I'm certainly right.

Take a look at this.

All right. I'll buy one.

Take a look!

- They'll be gone once they're sold out! - Give me one.

Princess Hua's portraits!

Limited supply!

(Hua Liuli) Limited supply!

Portraits of Princess Hua! Limited supply!

Come on!

Give me one.

(Minister Tian) Look at these commoners.

We defeated Jinpo.

Instead of thanking His Majesty, they are grateful to the Hua family.

(Assistant Minister Yao) The Hua family has a big issue this time.

What's the point of buying these portraits?

What we need to do is to share His Majesty's worries.

Official Tian, do you have any good idea?

As soon as Miss Hua enters the capital, it will be the best opportunity.

We must criticize her.

What if she's elated?

That means she's self-satisfied and uncontrollable.

What if she is silent?

Then we'll say she's full of discontent and blaming His Majesty.

What if she performs flawlessly?

It will be even more serious.

Except for the imperial princess, who can be called flawless?

The Hua family actually trains her like an imperial princess.

What kind of ambition is this?

(Censor Zhu)

(Censor Zhu) My dear gentlemen, the situation is certainly not that simple.

It's pointless to talk further.

Isn't it important (Memorial to the Throne) to make preparation?

That makes sense.

(Servant of the Hua family, Yuan Wei)

Miss. We're almost reaching the capital.

Miss. The Hua family is currently in a precarious position.

You must remember Master and Madam's instructions.

Be careful in your actions and keep a low profile.

Understood.

(The young daughter of the Hua family, Hua Liuli)

(It's my turn to make an appearance.)

(Token)

Master. The assassin has entered the capital. (Secret)

(Righteous Radiance)

Your highness. An urgent report from the young master.

- Read it. - Yes.

Someone created trouble for Princess Hua on her way to the capital.

After an investigation, the culprit is related to Jinpo.

When they enter into the city today, she may be assassinated in the market.

The assassin from Jinpo is indeed here.

Junior Secretary Pei has not been waiting in vain.

No one can mess with the person I summoned back to the capital.

- Ba. - Yes.

- Get the horse ready. - Yes.

Why isn't he here yet?

His Majesty ordered His Highness to handle the reception. Why hasn't he arrived yet?

Yes.

Gentlemen, is this our first time dealing with His Highness?

How can he possibly come?

He just has to put on an act in front of His Majesty.

With these officials here, if the Hua family's young lady dies on the spot,

the Hua family and Changlong Emperor will certainly have a falling-out.

The future of Jinpo rests in our own hands.

Brother. Lower your voice.

One. Two. Three. Why isn't Wu here yet?

The Hua family has returned to the capital in triumph.

We were sent by His Majesty to welcome you.

(Yanqi Gate)

(Yanqi Gate)

(Supreme Court Junior Secretary, Pei Jihuai)

(Capital)

Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Princess Hua. You have come all the way from Qinghan Prefecture.

It must have been a tough journey.

His Majesty extends his grace to you.

Your residence has been prepared.

We have been waiting here for quite some time.

We will take you there now.

Five days later, His Majesty will meet you.

Princess Hua, please get off the carriage.

- Please get off the carriage. - Please get off the carriage.

Princess Hua!

- Greetings, Princess Hua! - Greetings, Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

I'm sorry. I'm not Princess Hua.

I'm a servant from the Hua family. My name is Yuan Wei.

This...

Yuan Wei.

Miss.

Have we arrived in the capital?

Yes. The officials are all waiting for you to switch to another carriage.

Help me to get off.

All right.

- Princess Hua! - Princess Hua!

Greetings, Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Greetings, Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Princess Hua!

Greetings, Princess Hua!

Miss.

Oh no! Something is wrong!

My young lady has fainted from the wind.

- What happened? - She fainted due to the wind.

What's going on?

This... Is the daughter of the Hua family this fragile?

I don't know.

What should we do then?

Should we criticize her for her poor health and how she fainted at the slightest wind?

What's wrong? Isn't she very powerful?

Why is she so weak?

Here comes His Highness!

Why does he come?

Withdraw!

(Crown Prince, Ji Yuansu)

Here comes Wu!

Who's this person?

I am a commoner. I'm too excited upon seeing you, Your Highness.

I admire your magnificent presence and cannot control myself.

So... Hit him.

Your Highness! Please listen to my explanation!

As expected, His Highness is so cruel.

Don't ever provoke him.

This is the consequence of offending His Highness.

Take him away.

Miss. I'm afraid we can't leave for the time being.

He's coming this way.

Greetings... Greetings, Your Highness.

Miss...

She...

She was knocked out by the wind?

Save her.

Your Highness. This... You can't enter.

You can't enter, Your Highness.

Princess.

(We finally meet.)

(She was knocked out by the wind?)

(Her breathing is steady. Is she faking it?)

- Princess Hua. - (If you dare to touch me, I won't be polite to you.)

Princess Hua.

(Could it be...)

Oh no. Miss.

You're so unlucky.

You've just arrived in the capital yet you encountered such a misfortune.

Do they treat you like this just because you're from the Hua family?

Miss... You have no idea.

Miss was taken to the battlefield while she was still in her mother's womb.

(Come on.)

If she doesn't go home and rest soon, I'm afraid...

The Hua family has contributed a lot.

How can their daughter be treated like this?

- She must have had this condition for a long time. - Yes.

Even if he's the Crown Prince, he can't bully her like this.

Please, Your Highness, let Princess Hua return home and rest.

- Please, Your Highness. - Please, Your Highness.

Let Princess Hua return home and rest.

Please, Your Highness.

(Hua Liuli, you're something.)

If something really happens to Princess Hua here, it will be hard to explain.

That's right.

Your Highness.

I've had this illness for a long time.

I need to live in a comfortable place to get better.

That's right. Didn't His Majesty prepare a residence for us?

Just go home. You can rest once you're home.

Since Princess Hua can't adapt to the environment here, you should return home and rest as soon as possible.

However, I think the residence prepared for you is too noisy.

Qi and Ba. - Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness.

Escort Princess Hua to the residence in the western suburb of the capital.

It is the best for recuperation. - Yes, Your Highness.

(The western suburb?)

(What is he up to?)

Why... Why did he suddenly change the location?

Princess Hua, please rest well.

I will also send people to guard you day and night.

You must not go out again and catch a cold.

You will meet His Majesty soon. We are both looking forward to seeing you again.

- Escort Princess Hua. - Yes, Your Highness.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Come on.

Princess Hua, please rest well.

Rest well!

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Welcome, Princess Hua!

Why are they making a turn?

Why aren't they entering Hua Mansion?

Welcome, Princess Hua.

You scared me just now.

His Highness came straight for you.

Did you do anything to him before this?

Did I humiliate or scold him?

I don't think so.

Did I dump him?

I don't think so either.

Then...

Well, when I was just learning to write as a child, I liked to express my thoughts directly.

So I wrote letters to the nobles my parents knew, even to the royals.

Miss. You didn't pretend to be fragile and gentle when you were a child.

What do you mean?

Since young, I've always aspired to be a sickly beauty remembered throughout the ages.

Hua Liuli and I used to write to each other for several years when I was young. (To Crown Prince)

I know a little about her.

Seeing her today, she is completely different from what was written in the letters.

If this is true, my effort will be in vain.

(My father gave me a foal, a bow and arrows today.)

(I ran ten laps on the hillside.)

(I heard you didn't even have a cat. You are so pitiful.)

(Then I used the bow and arrows to win the first place.)

(To Crown Prince)

(I sent you a bottle of specially-made poison.)

(It is colorless and tasteless.)

(I named it Have Diarrhea All the Way Through.)

(Once one is poisoned, it will...)

(To Crown Prince I heard that those wretched people were badmouthing the Hua family again.)

(When I return to the capital in the future, the first thing I will do)

(is to beat up those civilian officials who keeps complaining to His Majesty.)

How can I believe her?

By the way, how does His Highness look like?

I was too scared just now and didn't dare to open my eyes to look at him.

Miss, we're already at this stage. Why do you care about that?

What do you know?

His Highness is obviously well-prepared.

I'll have to think of a way to deal with him.

Everyone who is passing by, today, Master Yun Han has a new song to perform.

Take a look.

The imperial and county princesses have come to visit us.

Everyone, come in and take a look.

Welcome to Jinling Garden.

Welcome, Princess Hua. Your luggage is all here.

- The four of you, stay here. - Yes.

The rest, follow me.

Wait a minute.

Are you leaving just like that?

You've just arrived in the capital.

Please take good care of yourself and cultivate your mind and body.

If there's anything you need, just call us.

Let's go.

Yuan Wei. I still feel dizzy.

Miss, don't scare me.

Let's go. Hurry up.

Slower. Support me.

All right. Walk slowly.

Let's go.

Miss, they can't see us now.

I know. Let's go.

- Let's go inside and take a look. - All right.

This... This...

This...

Miss. Look at the grass. It's almost taller than me.

This indicates that the land here is fertile.

By spring, we won't even need to plant grass.

Even if we're hostages, we shouldn't be treated like this.

All right. Stop complaining.

Let's go there and see.

Miss. Why did we come to this place?

Look at this.

Miss. Do you think there's any restless spirit in the water?

No restless spirit,

but there is a Yuan Wei. [♪Iris, a type of flower]

Miss.

Look at that. That's a well. You can use it anytime.

It's much better than Qinghan Prefecture.

Miss, is this even livable?

All right. It's better than a camp.

Miss, isn't that a character of death?

(Hua) How many people did you offend in the capital?

We're really in trouble now.

(Hua Mansion)

(Hua Mansion)

This reads Hua Mansion.

My father said that the Hua family had an old mansion in the western suburb.

This should be it.

The plaque outside was written by my ancestor.

Unfortunately, he died on a battlefield and never had a chance to come back and see it.

Our family has served in the military for generations.

We're even willing to relocate our family to the borderlands.

Yet our ancestral home has fallen into disrepair.

Miss, why do they still treat us with suspicion even after our hard-fought victory?

It's simply too much.

It's because they don't know how difficult it is to win a battle.

With His Highness meddling in our affairs, our situation has become even more difficult.

His Highness is much more ruthless than the civil officials.

Miss, you're so clever.

Don't you know what His Highness is thinking?

Actually, I don't.

But being secluded like this is also a good thing for us.

What good can come from this barren place?

All the civil officials say that the Hua family is too powerful.

They are all watching us like hawks.

You saw it today, too.

So we might as well use the power of His Highness to stay here.

It's better than being in the busy city where we can't do anything under everyone's watchful eyes.

His Highness is not easy to deal with.

It seems we have to figure out a way to find out his background.

How do we gather information?

Follow me.

(Jinling Garden's No. 1 Gentleman, Yun Han)

Yuan Wei. When we arrived today, didn't we pass by Jinling Garden?

Do you still remember the way?

Of course.

You were just fainting in public a moment ago.

His Highness's men are still outside. Yet you are thinking of seeking pleasure.

Come on.

What kind of person do you think I am?

I've asked around.

The noble women of the capital all go there. So, what do you think?

If we want to gather information, we must surely eavesdrop on some private information.

I don't believe you.

You...

You actually don't believe me?

You don't even believe such a delicate and beautiful young lady with a kind heart.

Fine.

I'm really upset now.

I'm so upset.

(She's getting into the character too quickly.)

Miss, I've investigated.

This place is heavily guarded.

I can go out to buy groceries.

As for you...

(Women in the Capital)

I found it.

(Women in the Capital)

I have a plan.

Miss. Where did this come from?

It's delivered by a swan goose.

But I don't remember who sent it to me.

Look at this.

It's all about the latest fashion and hairstyles in the capital.

Hurry.

Dress me up according to this.

Find some hairpins.

The last step. Come on.

(Fashionable patterns and designs) Miss, don't move around.

- It hurts too much. - Beauty always comes with a price.

Bear with it.

Come on.

Come on.

Lower your head.

We really have to thank father.

Luckily, when he went on a date with mother, they found this ancestral dog hole.

The pictorial book was right.

When a young lady elopes, she must crawl through a dog hole.

Let's go.

Come on.

Let's go.

(Hua Mansion)

Fresh fruits and vegetables!

(Jinling Garden)

Welcome!

Princess Jiamin and Miss Yao, you have arrived. (Minister Tian's daughter, Tian Jiamin)

(Assistant Minister Yao's daughter, Yao Wenyin) Your seats from last time have been prepared for you.

Please follow me. Please come inside. (Jinling Garden)

Princess Jiamin and Miss Yao, your seats are ready.

Please come inside.

Please enjoy your meal.

If you need anything, just let us know.

(Jingxin Place)

The envoy of Gaochang departed for Jinpo five days ago.

The purpose of the trip is unknown.

The son of Ministry of Justice official Fang Yuqiu

(Longjin Street) met someone secretly on the third day in Jinling Garden. (Dexing Street)

(Hua Yingting. Shun'an) It was attended by ten people.

(Wei Mingyue. Tian Jiamin) Persia and India signed a border trade agreement

(Yao Wenyin. Du Qingling.) Hua Army delayed returning to the capital.

(Hua Liuli)

(Princess Jiamin and Miss Yao Wenyin are here.)

Your Highness.

Five days later, Hua Liuli will go to the imperial court. We need to discuss for countermeasures.

These old fellows are only capable of this.

Your Highness.

The tea is particularly fragrant today.

I'm glad that I made it in time.

Has the assassin been taken away?

He's taken away.

You are brilliant.

You knew that Princess Hua would come today and there would be a big disturbance at the gate.

Those assassins were quite capable.

They almost injured Princess Hua.

Luckily, I was there and I used one move to defeat them.

Today, I can be considered a hero who saved the beauty.

You are wrong.

It's fortunate that I have you.

Oh, right.

See if there is blood on this handkerchief?

Just take a look.

This should be a kind of jam that was brought from the Western Regions.

It looks quite real.

Your Highness. You should have realized it a long time ago.

- You're smart. - Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

I remember you told me before that Princess Hua was ruthless and cunning.

She acted eccentrically and had strong martial arts skills.

By the way, you also told me this.

You said that she's a woman who could accomplish great things,

and that she'd come to the capital to represent the Hua family.

Doesn't that make her more suspicious?

If the Hua family really has rebellious intentions as reported in the letter,

then Hua Liuli behaved very suspiciously today.

We need to investigate it.

Yuan Wei.

Don't you think

we're a bit embarrassing?

At least we're saving manpower by having the donkey carry us.

(Jinling Garden) We're here.

Miss, are we really going in?

Only by entering a tiger's lair that one can catch its cubs, right?

Besides, didn't you want to have an eye-opener?

Miss.

Please come inside, both of you.

What's this?

Look at her.

What is she wearing?

Look at that person.

What are they wearing?

- Miss... Miss... - What?

Hua.

I'm nervous.

What are you afraid of? I'm here for you.

Come on. Let's sit over there.

What's wrong?

My father scolded me yesterday.

He said I came to Jinling Garden every day.

He wants me to choose a suitable husband, but I don't like any of them.

Indeed they are not worth considering.

Spoiled rich kids. Empty-headed.

Just don't tell your father.

What's the big deal?

I come here secretly, too.

That's true.

Minmin. Tell me. Who is the most outstanding man in the capital?

Of course it's Yun Han.

Only His Highness can compare to him.

Forget about His Highness. He's a difficult person. Even my father is afraid of him.

He's lazy all day and doesn't care about politics.

But he also sets rules for others.

He doesn't allow anyone to be idle and they must offer advice every day.

My father has to compose those memorials every day and it gives him a headache.

Let me tell you.

What is it?

Today, His Highness threw the young girl from the Hua family directly into a deserted house in the western suburb.

Is it true?

Let me tell you.

My father told me that this time it was His Majesty's order, so His Highness was so arrogant.

Really?

The Hua family has great merit and is highly respected, but they refuse to return from the border.

So His Majesty must be wary of them.

This time, the Hua family is in big trouble.

What are you saying?

How dare you do this.

- I... - What?

- You... - What do you mean?

It turns out you are a country bumpkin with uncivilized behavior.

Look at your attire.

No one would even dress like this ten years ago.

When did Jinling Garden become a place where anyone could come in?

She even offended Princess Jiamin.

Who is this young lady?

You...

(Not only you insulted the Hua family, you also mocked my appearance.)

(It's simply too much.)

Sister, you're so fierce.

You scared us all.

Sister? I am your Senior Jiamin.

Where did you come from?

How dare you speak to me like this.

Are all the noble women of the capital this arrogant?

You talk about the Hua family in public and broad daylight.

She's Princess Jiamin.

Every woman in the capital is emulating her.

So what if I talked about the Hua family?

- The Hua family is probably... - Sister, I have limited knowledge.

I don't know if this is considered commenting on imperial court affairs.

- I... - Minmin.

It wouldn't be that.

Esteemed guests, please save face for our small establishment.

Yun Han will be on the stage soon.

Dear distinguished guests, would you like me to take you to a quieter place?

No. Why should we be the ones to move?

- Why not you? - Thank you.

Please, this way.

All right, Minmin.

Don't be angry.

Come on. Sit down.

Have some tea.

My cloak has fallen off.

Yun Han will be on stage soon.

Call me if you need anything.

- Thank you. - Have some tea.

Miss, why did you stop me?

Let me fight them for 300 rounds.

Don't forget that we're here to gather information.

If you keep arguing with her, won't it arouse suspicion?

That lady seems to have a powerful background.

Her parents are either rich or noble. It seems she is prominent.

Pay close attention.

(Princess Jiamin argued with an unknown person at Jinling Garden.)

Your Highness, what are you doing?

I'm just getting some fresh air.

Your clothes, Your Highness. Your mask, Your Highness!

Why is it so dark here?

It's Yun Han.

Yun Han! Yun Han!

Yun Han!

Yun Han!

(Jinling Garden musician, Yun Han)

- Yun Han! - Yun Han!

(This is not the time to be infatuated.)

(Take the opportunity to look around.)

(Find someone to inquire about.)

(Find a musician.)

(Could be one who looks good.)

(And find a small room to talk to him in detail about the current situation of officials in the capital.)

(Why do I feel as if there's something wrong?)

Excuse me.

Dear guest, are you looking for someone or the way out?

(His voice sounds a bit familiar.)

Of course I'm here to find someone.

Dear musician, I wonder if you have time to chat with me.

Sure. Why not?

Dear guest, please come this way.

(Pretentious Moments)

(Fashionable Patterns and Designs) Ouch, it hurts.

Miss, you scared me! Here.

You poked my scalp!

Just bear with it.

There.

How's that?

It should be about the same as the one in the book, right?

What a stunning beauty.

A peerless beauty that would make the moon hide and flowers wilt.

Yuan Wei. Tell me. Who is the most delicate and frail sickly beauty in this world?

The one who is the most pitiful and lovable?

Of course it's you, Miss.

Yuan Wei, you have only one flaw.

You're too honest.

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♫ A new song wrapped around my fingertips ♫

♫ A sleepless night under the moon ♫

♫ Wandering in the pavilion not knowing how many times I looked into my heart ♫

♫ It's hard to say without seeing the wind and rain ♫

♫ Who will enter this Bodhisattva world ♫

♫ Who knows what's inside my heart, the tears cover my face ♫

♫ A memory of clouds and smoke ♫

♫ Whose face appeared in my dream ♫

♫ How many times do I wish for love if I can't see the clouds and moon? ♫

♫ Sitting alone in front of the window crying ♫

♫ Listening to the rain and wind last night ♫

♫ But this vast heart remains unchanged ♫

♫ The floating clouds have shadows and the moon is shy ♫

♫ Who is raising their sleeves with the wind ♫

♫ I have no grudge here, I only worry about my old friend ♫

♫ Telling my sorrows in the Fengyu Pavilion ♫

♫ It's a shame how many autumns have passed ♫

♫ The beauty of mountains and rivers is difficult to find in ancient and modern times ♫

♫ The floating clouds have shadows and the moon is shy ♫

♫ I'm waiting while suddenly looking back ♫

♫ I lamented over the shadows of the old days, not reflecting over the worries of the present ♫

♫ Asking why there are thousands of worries in this world ♫

♫ And asking my heart that desires to grow old with you ♫

♫ I hope you can have the world and the one you love ♫

♫ I hope you can have the world and the one you love ♫