[CC] RUYI: MERCY PEACE & JUSTICE | Epic Ruyi's Ruyal Love in the Palace 如懿传 C-drama MV Fan Edit

[TURN ON CC FOR ENG SUBS] This is a fan video for the Chinese drama Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (如懿传 Ruyi Zhuan). The theme of this video is mercy, peace, justice, and truth. It mainly focuses on Ruyi's reign as Empress, but also includes some clips from her time as consort.
This video was INCREDIBLY difficult to make due to the fast pace of the song and the sheer amount of clips and characters. 💀💀💀Of course, many moments and characters were left out because I could not cram 87 episodes into one song.
"MERCY, PEACE, AND JUSTICE"
The refrain embodies Ruyi's core values. Rather than focusing solely on Ruyi's love story, I tried to show her compassionate and merciful nature. I also emphasized Ruyi's commitment to TRUTH. Ruyi revealed the truth to many of her enemies. The truth was both cruel yet also freeing. Was telling them the truth revenge, justice, or mercy? Maybe a little bit of all.
"DUTY CALLS"
Ruyi had an obligation to her duty as Empress, resulting in a conflict between her values, love, and duty.
"SAY WE CHOOSE, BUT IT'S NO CHOICE AT ALL"
Relates to the conflict between Ruyi's free will and her obligation towards her clan, husband, mother-in-law, harem, and empire.
"CHERISH AND PROTECT US"
Ruyi cherished her loved ones...her friends, allies, and soulmate. The line "protect us" is somewhat ironic as in the end, many died and the Emperor also failed to protect Ruyi.
"BATTLE BORN THEY SEND US / COVERED IN OUR NOBLE BLOOD" Daughters were sent into the harem as though they were being sent into battle. Many were sacrificed as chess pieces despite their "noble blood".
Some of the translations are my own and may be paraphrased for context. Other translations are based on existing subtitles, some of which I edited and localized for my video. There may be a few errors. The translation for Ruyi's line about flowers blooming and falling is my own. I believe this interpretation captures the timeless and profound message of her words.
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CREDITS
Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace
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