Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (Legend of Ruyi / Hou Gong Ruyi Zhuan / 如懿传)

Qing Ying!

Hong Li?

Qing Ying!

Fourth Prince?

Fourth Prince, are you all right?

How is the selection of my third brother's legal wife going?

Your Highness, the third prince has already chosen a wife.

We've just been informed.

Who is it?

His Highness has chosen

Lady Donggo as his princess consort.

He didn't choose Lady Qing Ying?

I'm quite puzzled as well.

By right, Third Prince is the foster son of the empress

and Lady Qing Ying is her niece.

It should have been a marriage within the clan

and such a privilege shouldn't be given to an outsider.

But then?

Not only was Lady Qing Ying not chosen as the princess consort

she wasn't picked as the side chamber consort nor concubine either.

The empress is furious.

Moreover, Lady Qing Ying has even gone missing now.

The ladies have sent servants searching everywhere.

How has she gone missing?

Before the third prince was even done choosing the ladies

Lady Qing Ying already disappeared.

The empress has had her servants search the palace for a long time.

It seems that they have yet to find her.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Don't come along.

Your Highness, where are you going?

I knew that you'd be here.

You have such a big mouth!

My mother is worried sick because she couldn't find you.

She thought you're upset about the rejection

but you're actually having fun here!

Why should I be upset?

Look.

This is the binoculars I snuck out of my aunt's palace.

You can look into the distance clearly.

Why don't you also take a look?

I still have to put it back.

Oh.

Do you see it?

Why didn't my third brother choose you?

Why should I let Third Prince choose me?

You're my mother's niece.

My third brother is my mother's foster son.

Everyone knows that he'd choose you as his legal wife.

That's what you think. I don't like him.

You don't like my third brother?

If it weren't that my father and aunt insisted

I wouldn't even show up.

However... even though I did show up I had ways to get myself rejected.

How did you get yourself rejected?

I farted.

You farted?

Right in front of everyone?

Exactly!

I ate a lot of beans!

Well done you!

Look!

Auntie's Palace of Great Benevolence is so far away

but I can see it so clearly with this.

This outcome is quite good.

What is?

I mean... your worries are eased but mine are just about to begin.

What's wrong?

My third brother has chosen his wife and concubines.

It will be my turn next month.

Oh.

Qing Ying, why don't you come and take a look when I choose my wife?

You want me to take a look for you?

I've always trusted you the most.

Whoever you compliment on can't be too bad.

Offer me some advice in private.

Tell me who you deem suitable.

I can then make a decision.

You're the one choosing a wife so you have to decide on your own.

How am I to give you any advice?

Besides, how can I be present when you choose your wife?

I don't have any reason to be there.

What's the fuss about that?

Can't you just be one of the candidates as well?

Am I to be one of the candidates?

How can I be one of the candidates?

We're such close friends. What does that make me?

How is that an issue? I won't pick you.

You won't pick me?

You really won't pick me?

I won't pick you.

Didn't I say that I just want you to take a look for me?

Even if I'm willing to help you

I can't just be a candidate because I want to.

Don't you worry about that.

I'll make sure that you'll be there even if I have to beg your aunt.

Just answer me. Will you be there?

I won't be there. I don't want to.

Qing Ying!

I'll wait for you at Scarlet Snow Chamber!

You have to be there!

Auntie, you have such great taste.

This outfit is so pretty.

But there's no special occasion.

Do I have to dress up like this?

Silly child, what are you saying?

I want you to be in this outfit

when Hong Li selects his legal wife and concubines.

Auntie, Hong Li and I are just like... brothers.

How can I be his wife?

- I won't go. - It's no wonder Hong Shi rejected you.

What nonsense is this?

It's not.

Hong Li did tell me to take a look for him

but he didn't say that he'll pick me as his wife.

Besides, Third Prince already rejected me.

I don't have to do this again--

Do as I tell you!

It seems that Hong Shi is no longer in favor.

What's so bad about marrying Hong Li?

There are no high-ranking officials from the Ula-Nara clan

- but-- - "But our women are in the harem."

"The both of us should uphold the glory of the Ula-Nara clan."

"Otherwise, how can you face our ancestors"

You've said that to me so many times already.

I did say that to you so many times but you never listened!

I'll be sure to take you seriously this time.

This outfit is so pretty. I'll accept it.

I take my leave now.

Your Ladyship!

- Qing Ying! - Your Ladyship!

Qing Ying!

That lass is so stubborn.

You needn't worry.

Her Ladyship is witty.

She's also Fourth Prince's childhood friend.

If she attends the selection, she's bound to be chosen.

Your Highness!

Your Highness, Third Prince is reprimanded by His Majesty

in the Hall of Mental Cultivation!

His Majesty has summoned for you!

You've behaved disrespectfully repeatedly and I forgave you many times.

Yet now, you've formed your own faction and colluded with officials.

What's your motive?

Father...

These are... these are written in support of me.

They... they know that I'm the first born legal son

so they wrote such reports to put in a good word for me.

Well said!

Why would every one of them put in a good word for you?

If it weren't for the two reports that were filed against you

I almost thought you really have such a good reputation in the Imperial Court!

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Perfect timing.

Look at the good son you've raised.

Look at just how disloyal, unfilial, and treacherous he is!

You've already met all of them.

Lady Gao is beautiful and lovable.

She's a compatible match.

Lady Fuca is dignified and prudent.

She's even a better choice for a spouse.

Hong Li?

Yes.

Yes, Mother.

Mother.

May I choose according to my preferences?

Listen.

Choose the virtuous for the wife and the attractive ones for concubines.

You should be cautious in selecting your legal wife.

It's one thing to have your preferences but to pick someone handy is another.

It will also affect the future standing of us both in the palace.

Your future legal wife has to be of assistance to us.

I've already told you.

There are many high-ranking and influential officials from the Fuca clan.

Even my own clan, the Niuhuru, is of no match to them.

You should understand what your priority is.

I understand.

Noble Consort.

It will soon be the auspicious hour.

Could we begin the selection for the prince's wife?

All right, it's time.

Take a good look and choose wisely.

Yes.

It's the auspicious hour!

Candidates, please enter!

Greetings, Noble Consort Xi.

Greetings, Fourth Prince.

Do rise.

Thank you, Noble Consort.

Whoever is chosen as the princess consort will be bestowed a scepter.

The side chamber consort will be bestowed a pouch.

Those who aren't chosen will be sent home with 100 golden taels.

The candidates for today are as followed.

Lady Fuca, under the Bordered Yellow Banner.

Daughter of Li Rong Bao, the Supervisor of Chahar Province.

Lady Gao, hereditary servile clan

of the Bordered Yellow Banner.

Daughter of Gao Bin, the River Transport Supervisor.

Lady Guwalgiya, under the Plain White Banner.

Daughter of Sai Ke, the Assistant Minister of Revenue.