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

"Adapted from the novel

The Harem: Ruyi's Love in the Palace by Liu Lianzi"

EPISODE ONE

Qingying!

Hongli.

Qingying!

"Hongli, fourth son of Yongzheng"

Fourth Prince, are you okay?

How's my third brother's wife selection going?

Fourth Prince,...

Third Prince has chosen a wife.

We just received the news.

What's the result?

Congratulations to Third Prince.

He chose Miss Donggo as his primary consort.

He didn't pick Miss Qingying?

I thought it was weird too.

Theoretically,...

Third Prince is the Empress's foster son.

Miss Qingying is the Empress's niece.

This could've been a chance to keep the advantage

and strengthen their relationship.

But in the end,...

not only...

was Miss Qingying not chosen as the primary consort,

she wasn't even chosen as the secondary or a consort.

The Empress is furious.

And Miss Qingying can't be found.

They are searching for her everywhere.

How come?

Miss Qingying was gone

before Third Prince finished the selection.

The people The Empress sent

has been searching for her for a long time now.

They still haven't found her.

You should've told me earlier.

Don't follow me.

Fourth Prince, where are you going?

I knew you would be here.

You have such a big mouth.

They couldn't find you. It's a mess now at the Empress's.

I was worried that you'd be sad.

But you're here having a good time.

-"Ulanara Qingying" -Why would I be sad?

Look, this is a telescope

that I secretly took from my aunt.

You can see far and clear.

Here, have a look.

I still have to return it.

Can you see?

Why didn't Third Brother pick you?

Why should I let him pick me?

You are the Empress's niece.

Third Brother is her foster son.

Everyone knows he'd pick you as the primary consort.

That's your assumption.

I don't like Third Prince.

You don't like Third Brother?

I only went

because Father and Aunt wanted me to.

I didn't want to go.

But...

even though I went,

I know how to...

not get chosen.

How did you not get chosen?

I farted.

You farted?

In public?

That's right, I ate a lot of beans.

What an idea!

Check this out.

My aunt's Palace of Great Benevolence.

It's far away, but you can see it

very clearly with this.

I guess that is good news.

What?

I mean...

your trouble is gone now.

My trouble is just about to come.

What's your trouble?

Third Prince is done selecting.

It's my turn next month.

Qingying.

Will you come help me pick

when I'm choosing?

Help you pick?

I've always trusted you since we're young.

What you like is always good.

Secretly give me advice when the day comes.

Tell me who is suitable

so I can make the best decision.

It's your wife.

You have to make your own choice. How can I help you with that?

Plus, how can I be there

when you're choosing a wife?

I have no right to be there.

That's easy.

Just be one of the candidates.

Be one of the candidates?

How can I be one of the candidates?

I've known you forever. That doesn't work.

It's easy. I won't pick you then.

You're not going to pick me?

-Really? -I won't pick you.

I said, help me pick one.

Even if I'm willing to help,

I can't just become one of the candidates.

Leave that to me.

I will make you one even if I have to beg your aunt.

Let me ask you.

Are you coming or not?

No, I don't want to.

Qingying.

I'll be waiting for you in the Chamber of Snow.

You must come.

Aunt has the best fashion sense.

This is a beautiful dress.

But I'm not doing anything,

there's no need to dress like this, right?

You silly, what are you talking about?

-"Ulanara, Empress of Yongzheng" -I want you to wear this

to go for Hongli's wife selection.

Aunt.

Hongli and I are...

like brothers and sisters.

-"Aruo, Qingying's maid" -How could I go? I'm not going.

No wonder Hongshi didn't pick you.

You're talking nonsense.

I'm not talking nonsense.

Hongli did tell me

to help him pick.

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

Also, I've been rejected by Third Prince once.

I think I'll pass.

Go when I tell you to.

Hongshi looks like

he'll lose power.

What's wrong with marrying Hongli?

In the Ulanara clan,

no man are high officials.

-Only... -Only women in the harem.

Our responsibility is to continue the honor of the Ulanara clan.

Or else how will you face our ancestors?

You've told me this so many times.

I've told you so many times but you never listened.

I'll listen to you this time.

This is such a lovely dress. I'm taking it, thank you.

I'm leaving.

Miss...

-Qingying. -Miss.

-Qingying, Qingying. -Miss.

What a stubborn girl.

Don't worry.

-"Xiuxia, the Empress's maid" -She's pretty.

And she's known the Fourth Prince since they were young.

She will be chosen as his wife if she goes.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

His majesty scolded Third Prince in Hall of Mental Cultivation.

He wants to see you right away.

You've done unfilial actions so many times.

I've always forgiven you.

But now, you're recruiting allies

and colluding with high officials again.

What are you up to?

"Hongshi, Third son of Yongzheng"

Father, these are...

These are to support me.

They know...

that I'm the eldest,

and the Empress's son.

That's why they wrote these

to help me.

What an explanation.

"Yongzheng"

Why are they all helping you out?

If there weren't people who reported against you...

I would've believed...

you're that well-respected among officials.

Your Majesty.

Good. You're here.

Look at how your son...

is unfaithful and disloyal.

You've met them all.

Miss Gao is feminine and pretty,

she would be a good match.

Miss Fuca is dignified and prudent.

She's an even better choice for a wife.

Hongli?

Yes, Mother.

-"Niohuru, Noble Consort Xi" -Mother.

Can I...

pick who I like?

Let me tell you this.

Virtuous wife, pretty concubines.

You must be cautious when picking a wife.

Who you like is one thing,...

can she help you or not is another.

This will affect our future in the palace.