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

You spoke impetuously and mocked at a fellow palace maid.

You disrespected the empress and offended the ancestors.

I have no choice but to punish you out of respect for the ancestors.

Anyone?

Yes.

Slap her.

Noble Consort, please spare me!

My lady!

Noble Consort.

Even if A'ruo has done anything wrong, you shouldn't beat her so.

Consort Xian.

I haven't held you accountable for not disciplining your maid.

You still dare to speak up for her?

Noble Consort, please allow me to discipline A'ruo back in my quarters.

Since you can't discipline her well, I'll do so for you.

A'ruo and I definitely won't dare to complain about your punishment.

However, A'ruo still has chores to do tomorrow.

If she gets hurt, neither of us will look good.

Noble Consort, please spare her.

It's about to rain. I'm also tired.

Mo Xin, walk me back to get some rest.

Yes.

Shuang Xi.

- Yes. - You'll stay here.

I'm punishing A'ruo to kneel and reflect on her deeds

for 12 hours under Zhongsi Gate.

Yes, I'll be sure to keep an eye on her.

As for Consort Xian...

You are to transcribe the Usnisa Vijaya Dharani Sutra 100 times.

Send it to the Hall of Calming Brilliance by tonight to be burnt for forgiveness.

Yes.

My lady, save me! Save me!

Bear the consequences for your mistake.

My lady! My lady!

Eunuch Shuang Xi.

It's going to rain soon.

I have two umbrellas here.

I'll leave them to you and A'ruo so you can stay out of the rain.

Noble Consort didn't instruct me so I don't dare to accept them.

My lady!

My lady, save me!

- My lady! - Stay on your knees!

My lady!

Shui Zhi!

Shui Zhi, close the windows.

I'm coming!

It's been raining since the morning. Why doesn't it end?

Fortunately, Xiao Le Zi and Shui Zhi brought Yong Huang home.

I took a look at A'ruo.

I had wanted to sneak two steamed buns to her

but Shuang Xi was watching her from under the corridor.

He didn't slack off at all.

I've told her repeatedly to watch her tongue.

She simply refused to listen.

She's fond of making sarcastic remarks. It's time she learns a lesson.

It's raining more and more heavily.

You have 12 hours to kneel.

You'd better stay on your knees properly. Don't you dare think of slacking off.

I'm watching you. Do you hear me?

Get back on your knees!

My lady, don't rush.

Noble Consort isn't that easy to tackle.

If she finds a single mistake, you'll have written for nothing.

It's said that thunderstorms end fast. Why is it raining even more heavily?

It's cold when it rains. A'ruo is kneeling in the rain.

Who knows how chilled she will be when she returns?

I'm almost done transcribing.

When you deliver it to the Palace of Universal Happiness

inform them before burning this at the Hall of Calming Brilliance.

Yes.

How many hours has A'ruo been kneeling?

It's been almost nine hours.

San Bao!

Present.

Invite Imperial Physician Xu over.

Just tell him that I'm unwell.

Have him bring over some medicine for treating a cold.

I'll do so right away.

- Shui Zhi. - Present.

Boil hot water to run a bath

so A'ruo can have a hot bath when she gets back.

Get two thick blankets to wrap around her.

Get the ginger broth made.

Yes.

My lady, you still feel bad for A'ruo.

She has served me for so many years.

It's her fault she acted unwisely.

Go on.

Deliver these to Noble Consort and return to finish your chores.

Yes.

My lady! My lady...

- A'ruo! - A'ruo!

- A'ruo! - Get up quickly!

- You're drenched! - A'ruo!

- A'ruo! - My lady...

A'ruo!

My lady.

- My lady, A'ruo is drenched! - A'ruo.

My lady!

Quickly!

Carefully!

Get the door.

- Carefully. - Yes.

- My lady... - My lady, the ginger broth is ready.

Put some slices of ginger in there.

Have some ginger broth.

Didn't she say 12 hours?

Noble Consort probably isn't angry anymore

so she sent a message saying I can return.

That I wouldn't have to kneel on the ground any longer.

All right, stop crying. The imperial physician will be here soon.

Have another sip.

- Add in more mugwort. - Yes.

Hasn't Lian Xin returned yet?

It's raining so heavily outside.

She could be seeking shelter from the rain somewhere.

- Lian Xin. - Your Highness.

Your Highness.

I've delivered Consort Xian's handkerchief early this morning.

It started to rain on my way back so I went to the Palace School

to visit Second Prince for a while.

These are copies of his calligraphy practices today.

He's asked me to bring them here for you to review.

You're very thoughtful.

It's already getting late. You should head back to get some rest.

I thank Your Highness for your concern.

But I don't have to... head home.

I'll attend to Your Highness.

You just got married yesterday.

It's best for you to head back early to have a chat with Wang Qin.

What's wrong?

Does Wang Qin treat you poorly?

Your Highness!

- I-- - Lian Xin.

Stick with the man you marry; be he foul or a mongrel.

If you don't get along with Wang Qin

you'll let His Majesty and the empress down.

Lian Xin. I know that Wang Qin isn't exactly a man.

He can't have you bear children and enjoy happiness of a family.

Apart from that, Wang Qin is still quite creditable.

Since you're already married to him

just spend your life with him as long as he treats you well.

Your Highness...

Lian Xin.

Give this some thought.

Your younger siblings have always been under the care

of the empress's maiden family, the Fuca clan.

You should be grateful.

Even though you might have to put up with some grievances now

just bear with them for the time being.

It's more important to get your chores done.

This is all for the sake of the empress... and Second Prince.

Your Ladyship, she's caught a cold from staying out in the rain.

She'll need to recuperate well.

I'll write a prescription and have the medicine sent over.

What about her knees?

Speaking from experience, knee injuries are external injuries.

They will be fine after applying some medication.

For fear of offending Miss A'ruo, I won't take a look.

Internal and external use. It will help her recover sooner.

Thank you, Imperial Physician Xu.

San Bao, walk Imperial Physician Xu out.

- Yes. - I take my leave.

Roll up her pants.

My lady...

I feel so aggrieved.

What about?

Noble Consort tortured me to humiliate you.

It doesn't matter if I'm mistreated, but, my lady, you--

It surely doesn't matter that you're mistreated.

You deserved it.

The empress has never taken your side.

I wanted to speak up for you, so I mocked Lian Xin.

You wanted to speak up for me?

Or are you trying to dig a hole for me to fall right in?

I've warned you repeatedly that we're now in the harem.

If any word comes out wrong, you can be beaten to death.

How many tongues do you have to make up for your life?

Even if I did do anything wrong

I only did so out of my loyalty for you, my lady.

A'ruo, Her Ladyship tried to plead on your behalf

so Noble Consort picked on her.

She had to transcribe the Usnisa Vijaya Dharani Sutra 100 times.

My lady... I just feel wronged for you.

Why does Noble Consort get to walk all over you?

It isn't as if you can't vie against her.

All you know is vying. All you know is showing off.

Don't you know when to advance and retreat?

You like vying. But you can't vie against them.

You even got yourself into a mess.

A'ruo, you've caught a cold.

Have a bowl of ginger broth to dispel the cold.

Drink it yourself.

Yes.

Finish the ginger broth and go to bed. This is the last warning.

If you speak out of turn again, I won't be able to save you.

My lady...

Why have you returned so soon?

Noble Consort said that your handwriting was too messy.

You didn't truly mean to admit your wrongdoing.