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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 ♫

♫ Melting into my heart along with the snow ♫

[Royal Rumors]

[Episode 8]

Princess Hua is here!

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Princess Hua, do you know why I summoned you?

I don't know.

I'm not a sexist,

but Princess Hua is frail as she faints when the wind is strong.

How can she represent the State of Jin to negotiate with other states with her image?

Wait. Why am I involved?

Your Highness is terrible.

I've pleased you for this matter and you betrayed me.

Your Majesty, no way can I do that.

Grand Preceptor Du is right.

I'm frail and sick.

I can't handle the responsibility.

I might bring disgrace to Jin.

Princess Hua, back in time, the women in Jin were independent.

They could all take full responsibility.

You have the Hua family's honor, so you must have the Hua family's courage.

I hope you'll finish the task regardless of the result.

I'm tasting my own medicine.

I understand.

Princess Hua.

You're strong. You can walk so fast.

You didn't keep your word. I'm not talking to you anymore.

This is the reason why I brought you to the capital.

Liuli, don't blame me.

What?

Isn't it His Highness?

Why has it become you?

I think I have the upper hand.

You're preparing already?

Think about it.

Instead of counting on our fate to others,

[Hua Liuli's strength] and he's the Crown Prince

[His Highness' shortcomings] who has lost his reputation,

why shouldn't I fight for it myself?

You do have one bigger strength.

What's it? Tell me. Let me write it down.

Amitabha.

Learn to let go.

Your Highness!

Your Highness! I'm here.

Just in time. Come here.

Play chess with me.

Now, I know why you like to stay in Ankang Garden.

The palace is full of nonsense.

- Also... - Also what?

Also, Fafa is not around.

We're changing the people in Ankang Garden.

I need to monitor them.

Yes. I just wanted to tell you about this.

After what happened yesterday, Commander Wei

and everyone in the Supreme Court were questioned by His Majesty.

We really need to upgrade the security in the capital.

Yes.

Help me monitor Hua Liuli closely.

Yes.

I'll monitor her maid closely.

Why are you monitoring her maid?

Your Highness.

If you want others to know what you do,

get someone to monitor me and Yun Han.

Isn't that the most effective way?

Monitor Qi and Ba.

- What you said makes sense. - Right?

So,

I'll monitor her closely.

- Monitor her closely. Monitor her closely. - Monitor her closely.

[Shoukang Palace]

What are you all doing?

Her Highness will punish you if she sees this.

The distance between the fabric has to be balanced. [Duan Jin]

Her Highness is here!

Handle this quickly.

Yes.

[The Empress Dowager of Jin]

Greetings, Grandmother.

- Rise. - Thank you, Grandmother.

What? You don't usually come so early.

Did the sun rise up from the west?

Grandmother, I indeed have to meet you for a matter.

It's regarding the Ceremonial Officer.

I think I'm the eldest prince.

It's my responsibility to represent the State of Jin.

But obviously, Hua Liuli didn't want to compete for it

yet the Crown Prince recommended her strongly to Father.

Grandmother, you didn't see how Hua Liuli almost cried in the imperial court.

I pitied her.

Really?

It's true.

I got it.

Go back and prepare your things first.

I'm leaving now.

Such a honest child.

If the girl doesn't want to compete,

why would Yuansu recommend her?

I'm summoned again?

And it's Empress Dowager who is summoning me?

How would I know?

Is Empress Dowager going to punish us?

My eye is twitching faster now.

[Ambitious]

Greetings, Princess Hua.

Please come with me to meet Empress Dowager in the palace.

Please hold on.

I have a question.

There shall be no delay in meeting Empress Dowager.

Please come with me quickly.

I'm frail.

The entire capital knows about this.

I might faint at any time.

This is out of my control.

Your Highness, are you threatening me?

Why haven't we arrived yet?

It's tiring.

Stop.

Greetings, Duan Jin.

- Greetings, Your Highness. - Your Highness.

Well, why is Princess Hua entering the palace again?

Your Highness, Empress Dowager is summoning Princess Hua.

Really?

But Shoukang Palace is far away from here.

Listen. Go in my sedan.

What about Your Highness?

I'm free. I can walk around.

Your Highness is kind. I appreciate it.

Although I'm frail, I can walk this distance.

I'm not concerned about your body.

You're walking too slowly.

Don't let Empress Dowager wait.

Come on. Go up.

Hurry. Stop hesitating.

Empress Dowager is waiting.

[Shoukang Palace]

I'm Hua family's daughter, Hua Liuli.

Greetings, Empress Dowager.

May peace be upon you, Empress Dowager.

I heard that you came here in Crown Prince's sedan.

Crown Prince is kind.

He knows that I'm frail.

I'm thankful to his kindness.

Since you're not feeling well, just stay in Shoukang Palace.

Stay here?

What?

You don't like my chamber?

It's good.

Staying by Empress Dowager's side is my honor.

Duan Jin.

Send a few people to tidy up the side chamber.

Then invite the imperial physician here to check on Princess Hua.

She wants to ground me here.

Once she's recuperated, I've done a big favor to

Protector General's family as a good deed.

Yes.

Go back first.

Get some good rest.

Thank you, Empress Dowager.

Miss, which one of your eyes is twitching again?

Yuan Wei, go back and keep my stuff.

Bring over the things that we don't have here.

No need!

Miss Yuan Wei, where are you going?

Madam Duan Jin.

I'm going home to bring some of Miss Hua's things here.

Since Her Highness asked you to stay here, of course we've prepared everything.

It seems like they've been preparing for this.

I'm leaving now.

Thank you, Madam Duan Jin.

Gentlemen, have you heard about Empress Dowager...

Empress Dowager has grounded Hua Liuli in the palace.

His Majesty had just decided to let Hua Liuli and Prince Ying compete for the position.

Empress Dowager then immediately grounded Princess Hua in the palace and doesn't allow her to go out.

It's obvious that Empress Dowager doesn't want Hua Liuli to be selected.

Hua Liuli has been grounded in the palace.

This is a good opportunity for Prince Ying.

We must plan well to seize the opportunity so that His Highness will defeat Hua Liuli.

What do you think?

Good idea.

It makes sense.

Great.

Here.

Mother, did you ask me to come just to play chess with you?

I want Hua Liuli to stay in the palace for a while.

I'll monitor her for you all.

Yuanhao and Crown Prince have never been through any trouble.

How will they know how to judge a girl

who grew up at the border?

You're right.

Here.

Fafa, say hi to Hanhan.

Here.

It comes to you yet you reject it.

Let me tell you. One day, you'll yield to Fafa's beauty.

Here's its gift.

Fafa, look.

- Do you like it? - No.

- Thank you. - Take it away.

Jihuai,

stop it.

Fafa, is it nice?

Let's be serious now.

Princess Hua has been grounded by Grandmother in the palace.

I'm afraid the Ceremonial Officer position will be given to someone else.

Your Highness, you are in disarray because you are concerned.

If Princess Hua doesn't want the position to be taken, she'll think of a way.

Looking at how smart she is, we can expect her to do something.

It means she greets me every morning

and goes back to the side chamber to wait quietly.

Hasn't she mentioned going back?

No.

She just does the gardening in the side chamber.

She's getting along with the maids in Shoukang Palace.

Oh

How is she mingling with them?

The story today is about a commander.

After the breakout battle, he lost contact with the main forces

and nearly died of thirst in the desert.

Almost died?

After wandering for a few days and when he was going to die out of thirst, he suddenly found an oasis in the sky.

She's telling them some stories about the border.

The maids have never heard of them.

They think they're new.

No wonder.

Lately, I keep feeling like besides you

it seems there are a few people missing.

So she's brought them away.

No way.

Didn't His Highness come to greet you?

[Shouning Hall] It's because of the indication of the water in the sky that he survived until he was saved.

- Also, he... - Greetings, Crown Prince.

Crown Prince.

Go back.

Yes.

Princess Hua, it seems like you're doing well in my grandmother's palace.

Yes.

I can't go out. I can only walk around Shoukang Palace.

Living a grounded life makes me healthier.

Thank you for your concern, Your Highness.

Princess Hua, are you still upset with me?

I dare not be angry with Your Highness.

I know that for you to participate in the competition is exactly what you want.

If you're selected, that'd be great.

Your Highness, it's easier said than done.

Now, I can't even go out from Shoukang Palace.

How can I be the Ceremonial Officer?

Princess Hua, are you seeking my help?

Your Highness, can you help me get out of here?

No.

If I help you too much, Grandmother will suspect us.

To please her, I've even sent her some colorful fabrics, so...

Fabrics?

I'm tired. Let's go back and rest.

- Okay. - Hold on.

Princess Hua,

I want to know what happened to the commander next.

After the commander was saved, he drew whatever he saw that day.

It's the lake that I've mentioned to Your Highness before.

It's called Holy Lake in Qinghan Prefecture.

That lake means a lot to us.

We can't lose it.

Greetings, Crown Prince.

Greetings, Princess Hua.

Madam Duan Jin.

I wonder if I should say this.

Madam Duan Jin, don't mind that.

Go ahead.

Your Highness shouldn't come to look for Princess Hua too often.

I got it.

I'm going back to get some rest.

[Shouning Hall]

That's all I can do for her.

Grandmother is stubborn.

I want to see how you deal with her.

Peeling walnuts teaches you manners.

Her Highness said while Your Highness is recuperating,

you should do something to improve your manners.

It happens that Prince Ying has given us a basket of walnuts.

Her Highness asked me to send them over to you.

Your Highness, please peel them all.

It's killing two birds with a stone.

I got it.

Miss, when is Her Highness going to release us?

Is Her Highness trying to make our lives hard?

Miss.

- You're... - Why do the women in the harem like to peel walnuts?

It's for our kidneys, brains, and wisdom.

Then Prince Ying should keep it for himself.

Why did he give it to Her Highness?

It makes sense.

Miss, open one more.

Miss, it's 3:00 a.m. now. It's time to get up.

You're awake.

Miss, you've been telling so many stories about this. [Get the fabric before 1:00 p.m.]

It's the reminder given by the Crown Prince.

He gave you a reminder?

All right.

Help your frail Princess Hua to greet Empress Dowager.

Okay.

Empress Dowager.

She hasn't left?

She hasn't.

Have her to come in.

Yes.

Duan Jin,

Jingzhe is over. (Is the 3rd of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendars)

We need to make some light and soft dresses.

Cuilan.

Empress Dowager, please take a look if these fabrics are suitable.

Empress Dowager, Princess Hua is here.

Greetings, Empress Dowager.

Empress Dowager, are you choosing the fabrics to make dresses for spring?

If it's for spring, I think...

I think this is not bad.

Why do you say so?

Spring reminds us of

"Casually acquainted with the face of the east wind. A myriad of colors always brings the spring."

However, purple and red are too bright.

Actually, my favorite color is the green color that Empress Dowager is holding.

It's just that it looks ordinary.

So I think this purple color gives us the feeling of bloomy spring.

It makes us happy.

However...

What's not right?

I...

I think I've come out for too long.

I've caught a cold.

I don't want to infect Empress Dowager.

I'm leaving now.

I'll come and greet Empress Dowager tomorrow.

Has she left?

Look at her.

Greetings, Empress Dowager.

Find the accessories for the purple that you chose yesterday.

Yes.

Empress Dowager.

I think that purple is a gentle color.

We can choose some pearls as accessories.

We can also choose the same fabric to make floral ornaments to match with the dress.

Also...

I think I've caught a cold again.

Go back quickly.

Empress Dowager, Princess Hua is here.

You're here just in time.

Finish what you wanted to say yesterday.

I think...

using a gold color is too old-fashioned.

And the green color doesn't match the fabric.

This is too exaggerated.

This is not refined or sophisticated.

- This... - Enough.

You're rude.

Your Highness, I'm sorry,

but that's what I think.

Dresses should be nice, comfortable, and practical.

If dresses are meant to be neat,

why would there be, "By nature I have talent, so it must have its use.

Spent a thousand ounces of gold, it will come back to me"?

It must have been written when the poet was drunk.

And why would there be "The rosy clouds and the solitary wild geese fly together,

the autumn waters blend with the vast sky in one color."

It must be the result of a long wait.

If we live rigidly and go by the rules,

how will we hear and write all these?

What do you know? Go back!

Yes.

Can I be bold and ask for the fabric to be given to me?

Take it away.

Take that away, too.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I'll give all these to you all.

Go back.

Thank you, Your Highness.

She's rude with words and she's domineering.

Indeed a girl from the border.

How dare you talk to me like that.

I'll teach you a lesson.

Miss, I've found out. I've found out.

Miss, what are you doing?

I'm practicing.

Miss, can you be serious?

Am I not serious enough?

I'm doing this to fulfil my dream.

What did you find out?

Empress Dowager almost died because of the consort.

She has been sick since then. She follows rules and keeps within bounds.

Even the arrangement of the fabric has its special requirement.

Oh, yes! The fabric that was given to us by Empress Dowager.

First of all, she has never made any dresses for anyone.

Secondly, even those outside of Shoukang Palace have never seen it.

Father! Mother!

Father!

[Qinghan Prefecture] Father!

Mother!

Father! Mother!

Father! Mother!

I'll never let the Hua family suffer.

I'll never let others control our fate at their will.

I wonder how Father and Mother are doing now.

Consort Lin, you rarely come out.

Looking at your face, you should come out for some sun more often.

I was sick a few days back.

I would be glad if I was as healthy as you two.

Consort Xian, it's time for us to chat. [Consort Shu]

Yes. It's time for us to chat.

Go and take a walk.

I'll talk to the consorts. I'll look for you later. [Prince Ji Yuanhong]

The hairpin flower on your head is beautiful.

It's more beautiful than the pear blossoms in the garden.

His Majesty gave it to me recently.

These are Consort Xian and Consort Shu.

Greetings, Young Prince.

You're good at drawing. It's simple and clear.

This is the highest level in drawing.

I heard that Prince Yuanhong is a man of few words. He's always drawing something.

Now that I've met him today...

This is Prince Ying.

He's actually a nice guy.

This is Crown Prince.

Your Highness, can you draw me?

Empress Dowager.

Go ahead.

The consorts are viewing flowers in the back garden.

Princess Hua is there, too.

She'll go out when there is a chance.

I can't keep her locked up like this forever.

Look. It's cute. It's nice.

Young Prince, let me ask you straight.

Can you give this drawing to me?

Thank you, Young Prince.

Can you sign here? Just writing your name will do.

I can tell the rest that this was drawn by Young Prince.

This will become your exclusive symbol.

What are they talking about?

Empress Dowager, Consort Xian was asking about where Princess Hua got her dress.

What dress is she wearing?

A purple dress.

Princess Hua said the fabric was given by Empress Dowager.

They don't believe it because Empress Dowager has grounded Princess Hua to avenge Prince Ying.

They think Princess Hua is lying.

Go on.

Consort Xian has asked the tailor to make new dresses.

She even went to the Ministry of Revenue to ask for dark purple fabric.

Consort Shu has asked the maids to collect a lot of flowers to make a floral dress.

Consort Lin has even complimented the dress that Princess Hua is wearing.

I think Hua Liuli is showing off on purpose.

Empress Dowager is right.

Empress Dowager, Princess Hua is seeking an audience.

Greetings, Empress Dowager.

You're frail. Rise.

Thank you, Empress Dowager.

Empress Dowager, I went to view the back garden.

The flowers in spring are blossoming beautifully.

- However... - However?

Why is there always a twist?

Don't twist and turn when you're talking to me.

However, all the people who have seen the dress that's made of the fabric

Empress Dowager has given, said that it's nice.

It's more beautiful than the flowers.

This dress is really nice.

You chose it yourself.

That's because the fabric that Empress Dowager has given to me is nice.

Empress Dowager might not know but they kept looking at me

like they wanted to take my dress away.

Did I say something wrong?

I don't mean to tease the consorts.

You're such a daring girl.

Since Empress Dowager has given me nice fabric,

I also have a gift for Empress Dowager.

Oh?

Yuan Wei.

A few rags are sewn together and the pattern is messy.

How could you ask me to wear this?

This... This is ridiculous.

Take it away. Take it away!

I don't mean to offend Empress Dowager.

Empress Dowager, please forgive me.

When I was in Qinghan Prefecture,

although the commoners were living a tough life, we had our happy times.

When it's quiet at night, everyone will be gathering around the bonfire.

We'd sing and dance.

Their best dresses are only pieces of rags to Your Highness.

That's why I took Your Highness's rags to sew this dress.

Actually, I wanted to tell Your Highness that you're already

the best Empress Dowager in Jin to all of us.

Now, the world is peaceful.

You don't have to work so hard anymore.

Your workmanship is indeed...

not too good.

Empress Dowager, don't tease me.

I'm not good at this.

I was thinking.

If Empress Dowager has time, please teach me.

No way.

If you've learned it all well, then I will be lagging behind you.

Get up.

Keep this for me.

[Shoukang Palace]

Prince Yuanhong is drawing here.

Why is Your Highness standing here?

I'm here to see you, Princess Hua.

Who knows if you'd harm Third Brother?

I've tried your laxatives.

[Shoukang Palace] Your Highness, look.

Are you two not on good terms?

- No way. - No way.

Shoukang Palace hasn't been so lively for a long time.

Yes.

When I was young,

I liked to talk

to different people in the back garden.

But after a long time, I don't do that anymore.

A lot of people may look kind on the surface,

but they're bad on the inside.

I've met so many people,

so I know it's hard to tell one's true color

from one's appearance.

Empress Dowager, do you mean you were mistaken about Princess Hua?

No.

Being silly is not necessarily a good thing.

Being schemeful and tactful is not necessarily a bad thing.

It depends on how you use it.

Before this, His Majesty wanted to marry Hua Liuli to Prince Ying.

I thought it was not suitable.

Looking at it now, she's smart and he's honest.

They complement each other.

Maybe they're a match in heaven.

What about Crown Prince?

He and Hua Liuli are troublemakers.

If they're together, maybe they'll create a ruckus.

Yes.

Princess Hua, look.

The flowers in Shoukang Palace are blossoming.

It's said people are more beautiful than flowers.

Your Highness, do you think the flowers are more beautiful

or am I more beautiful?

Since your name is Hua Liuli,

of course you're more beautiful.

Empress Dowager.

- Grandmother. - Grandmother.

Princess Hua.

I want to ask you.

What do you think about Yuanhao?

I know you and him are competing for the Ceremonial Officer position.

- Talking about Yuanhao?

Everyone knows he's honest.

- Actually, he's stupid. - Actually, he's stupid. - I think

when he gets married one day,

he'll surely treasure his wife.

[Pretentious hour]

What are you drawing?

[Vinegar] A wolf.

A jar of vinegar.

The wolf is wearing clothes.

Third Brother,

you're something now.

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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 ♫