01x21 - Episode 21

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♪ Your silhouette in the twilight's glow ♪

♪ Awakens like snow, delicate and cold ♪

♪ Within your gaze,

countless destinies intertwine ♪

♪ A lifetime, a world of illusion

of just one person ♪

♪ As moonlight shimmers ♪

♪ Falling petals rest in my palm,

it's your sacred promise ♪

♪ Cultivating amidst the fleeting time

of this mortal world ♪

♪ To be as one, inseparable,

like a shadow in rhyme ♪

♪ Grant me a lifetime

of enchanting sights ♪

♪ I defy fate, turning it around ♪

♪ Fearless of heavenly decree ♪

♪ It is the courage

that blooms for you, profound ♪

♪ Unafraid of the destined trials ♪

♪ I only wish to make a vow with you ♪

♪ Like our initial encounter

etched deep within my heart ♪

=The Longest Promise=

(Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise=

(Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise=

=Episode 21=

(To: Shi Ying)

He said

he hopes Princess

can enjoy the worldly pleasures

and stop thinking

about what happened in the mountains.

(Great couple)

(To: Shi Ying)

Yan'er,

Qing g*ng is exceptionally talented.

Although

you don't have romantic feelings

for each other now,

your relationship will naturally improve

if you spend more time together.

Yan'er,

even Jiuyi Mountain

has sent a congratulatory gift.

It proves that

your master recognizes Qing g*ng.

That's right.

Your Lordship, Your Ladyship,

allow me to take my leave.

Divine envoy,

- this way, please.

- This way.

Your Lordship, Your Ladyship,

something bad has happened.

Princess took a horse

and left the residence.

What?

(Extreme Wind City)

Yuan,

don't follow me.

I want to be alone.

You knew Kongsang's swordsmanship?

And you're very skilled at it.

Who taught you?

If you come back with me,

I'll answer all of your questions.

Princess,

your Keeper Yuan is here.

You can tell me anything.

Didn't you want to leave too?

Are you leaving me too?

No.

I'll always stay by your side.

But

why did Master do that?

The Priest of Grand Preceptor

is a man of the Dao,

while you're destined

to experience worldly affairs,

including birth, aging, illness,

and death,

as well as marriage.

The marriage alliance between Azure Clan

and Crimson Clan is dictated by parents

and matchmakers.

Since the Priest of Grand Preceptor

can't stop it,

he can only offer his best wishes.

But

he can at least refrain

from writing any wedding blessings.

I didn't think he would do that.

I thought

he knew me.

Yuan, no matter what,

I'll definitely not marry Qing g*ng.

I know

if I return now,

Father and Mother

will force me to comply.

Do you have any idea

where I can escape

from this trouble temporarily?

If you really don't want to go back,

I do have a place

where you can stay for several days.

Until you and His Lordship

have calmed down,

we can discuss things thoroughly.

How lovely.

Madam, have some water.

Thank you, miss.

Madam,

you've been living here

for a long time, haven't you?

It's been over two hundred years.

As you can see,

all of us here

are useless people

who can't make a living.

We're displaced from home.

We could only starve to death.

If it weren't for the kind person

who took us in,

we would have starved to death.

(It's been over two hundred years.)

(Yuan has always been cautious)

(and lived a stable life.)

(I didn't expect

he would go against Father)

(for the first time for me.)

(I wonder if he'll face any punishment.)

(Yuan has been gone for so long)

(and hasn't returned.)

(I wonder if something has happened.)

Keeper Yuan,

you've been at the Crimson Residence

for over two hundred years, right?

That's several times longer

than my lifespan.

No one knows the rules

in the royal residence better than you!

You even revised

most of them personally.

When others broke the rules,

you were the one to discipline

and regulate them.

I truly never imagined

that in the end,

it would be you who broke the rules!

Have you forgotten

what a grave offense it is

to secretly harbor a princess?

I admit my wrongdoing.

But Princess is unwilling to proceed

with this marriage.

She hopes Your Lordship won't force her.

You

With her picking and choosing

for so long,

her mother and I can't find

a more suitable candidate

than Qing g*ng.

Do you really want to watch Yan'er

spend her remaining years in loneliness?

Don't rely on your status,

thinking you can go against your master.

Even if you've watched me grow up,

I can still punish you severely

if you don't disclose her whereabouts.

Your Lordship, please rest assured.

Princess is safe with me.

But until she willingly returns home,

I won't reveal her whereabouts.

I'm willing to accept

any punishment you give.

All right.

All right!

Someone!

Yes, Your Lordship.

Whip him forty times!

- Yes, Your Lordship!

- Yes, Your Lordship!

Yuan, you're finally back.

Princess.

Yuan!

How did you get injured like this?

Did Father send someone to punish you?

It's just some minor injuries.

Don't worry about it.

You must not blame His Lordship.

He's only anxious

because you didn't return.

It's my fault for implicating you.

You didn't cause me any trouble before.

But if you let tears

fall on my wounds now,

that would truly cause me pain.

Have you heard of rubbing salt

on a wound?

Yuan,

I'm not good at this.

If it hurts you,

please tell me.

It's all right.Thank you.

Yuan,

you promised you'll tell me

how you know swordsmanship.

Can you tell me now?

She taught me

swordsmanship.

She?

Was she your lover,

the one you mentioned to me

before?

So she was also your master.

Yuan, you've found a good master.

Actually, your master is doing it

for your sake.

You can't spend your whole life

cultivating on Jiuyi Mountain.

But he promised me before.

Deep down, you know

your parents wouldn't allow that.

If you are willing,

Qing g*ng is not a bad choice.

I think

your master thinks the same too.

Actually, I know it in my heart.

If we talk about marriage,

Qing g*ng is my best choice.

But if you were my master,

what would you do?

Would you do what he did?

Would you send seemingly polite

but actually distant wedding wishes?

No, you wouldn't.

You would come

to Extreme Wind City to find me,

persuade me and help me to understand.

If I really don't want to,

you would also find a way

to help me escape this marriage.

Maybe everyone

has different personalities,

and their ways of behaving also vary.

No.

It's because I hold

a different position in your hearts.

I used to think

that the relationship

between my master and me

was as close as ours,

where we could talk about anything.

But in Master's heart,

I'll always be an outsider.

Once I leave the sect,

I'll have no connection

with him anymore,

like strangers.

Actually, I have already figured it out.

I won't have any more illusions.

I wish my master a breakthrough

in Jiuyi Mountain as soon as possible.

It's good if you can think this way.

At least, it'll bring some relief

to your heart.

Yuan,

besides my father and mother,

you're the closest person to me

in this world.

I can only accompany you

and be your listener.

But your parents are genuinely

concerned about you.

Why don't you go

and have a talk with His Lordship

and calmly

express your thoughts?

Crimson King has arrived!

- Your Lordship.

- Your Lordship.

Special Envoy,

it must be a rough journey.

Thank you for your hard work.

The military funds are here.

Please check it, Your Lordship.

Open them.

Your Lordship, this

- What is

- This

Special Envoy,

is there some kind of mistakes?

Why are these chests empty?

The marriage alliance

between Azure and Crimson

has not been completed yet.

Of course,

there are no military funds

in the chests.

You sat there all day

feigning ignorance.

Are you making a fool of us?

My fellow soldiers

don't have a grain of rice to cook!

You're forcing us to revolt.

Am I right?

- That's right?

- Yes.

How dare you.

Are you threatening Jialan?

Enough!

Chi Song.

Yes, Your Lordship.

Return home.

Ask my wife to quickly send

the stored grain from the residence

to the military camp

to provide urgent relief.

Hurry.

Your Lordship,

Her Ladyship has already instructed us

to send the grain from home

to the military camp.

There are no more food reserves.

Special Envoy,

the stability of the military

is a major issue.

I ask that you

and Consort Qing release

the military funds as soon as possible.

Special Envoy,

take it as a favor I ask of you.

I've already said it.

If the marriage is not completed,

there will be no funds.

A military that can't even win a battle.

This flag is a total disgrace.

You

You

What are you trying to do?

Are you rebelling?

What are you doing?

Stop it this instant!

Your Lordship,

they're pushing us to our death!

This is a crime

that'll get the whole clan ex*cuted!

The whole clan will be ex*cuted?

Even if that happens,

we'll drag someone with us!

Stop it!

- Yan'er?

- Father.

Why didn't you tell me

that you bear such a heavy burden?

It's merely a marriage alliance

between the Azure and Crimson Clans.

Tell your master

that I accept it.

Yan'er!

Your Highness, this is

Open and see it.

This hairpin

is specially made

according to the silver hairpin

given to me

when His Majesty made me a consort.

Do you like it?

Your Highness,

this hairpin is indeed delicate

and exquisite.

You're a clever person.

You should know what's on my mind.

Actually,

it doesn't matter

if it's the primary

or secondary consort.

What do you think?

My only wish

is to serve you.

I don't have other thoughts.

I also don't care

about primary or secondary consort.

Your Highness,

General Qing g*ng has arrived.

Since Your Highness

has other engagements,

I shall take my leave.

You can stay.

Let him come in.

Yes, Your Highness.

Greetings, Your Highness.

I already know

about Zhu Yan refusing the marriage.

But you don't have to worry,

General Qing g*ng.

Crimson King

will comply sooner or later.

Your Highness,

I came

to ask that you retract the edict.

I'm not willing to marry

the Princess of Crimson Clan.

I thought

you get along with Zhu Yan.

Why aren't you willing to marry her?

I do have a good relationship

with Princess Zhu Yan.

But it's not a romantic one.

She's not the one I love.

I'm willing to fight for the Azure Clan.

But when it comes to marriage,

I only want to be with the one I love

and grow old together with her.

Xuelu, did you hear that?

General Qing g*ng

has someone he loves.

Then I would like to know

who's the woman you love.

My feelings were not reciprocated.

The person I love

has no feelings for me.

She remains firm

in her aspirations.

I can't change

her mind.

I only hope she can fulfill her wishes.

But I'm unwilling to give up feelings.

I'm willing to remain unmarried for life,

lonely until old age.

How dare you!

What are you saying?

Aren't you afraid

that I'll strip you of your position

as the Shadow Warrior General?

I'm willing to accept the punishment.

You

Your Highness, don't be upset.

Don't let this matter

affect your health.

General Qing,

you're truly foolish.

I've heard that many young talents

in the Six Ministries

are envious of your position

as the Shadow Warrior General.

It's because of your bravery

and martial arts skills,

the loyalty of the Shadow Warriors,

and the protection of Consort Qing

and the Azure Clan

that they haven't found a chance

to seize the opportunity.

But now,

because of your momentary hesitation,

you're giving up everything.

Won't it give

those ambitious individuals

in the Six Ministries a chance?

By then,

you'll deeply regret it.

However,

please don't blame Qing g*ng,

Your Highness.

In my humble opinion,

General Qing can tell

between right and wrong

and is a reasonable person.

But that Princess Zhu Yan

of Extreme Wind City

has always been arrogant

and contemptuous of others.

She's someone hard to deal with.

She was the one

who refused this marriage.

So she got General Qing g*ng

to cover for her.

This matter has nothing to do

with Princess Zhu Yan.

I was the one

The Special Envoy requests an audience.

Greetings, Your Highness.

I have an urgent matter to report.

What is it?

What?

Zhu Yan has accepted

the marriage proposal.

(Desirable marriage and great couple)

I did what you want.

Now,

I'm marrying Qing g*ng.

All right.

Everything is finally over.

Wishing Tree,

what happened to you?

What's going on?

Why can't I go in anymore?

Yes.

Without the support

of the High Priest's power,

Yan'er can no longer enter the barrier

nor see me.

Why won't you let me in?

Yan'er,

you're still as foolish.

Wishing Tree!

Stop wasting your efforts.

Just great.

Master sent me his wedding wishes.

Now this place

won't even let me in anymore.

Master.

Master!

I'm getting married.

Can you hear me?

Your only disciple

is marrying someone.

You can never see me anymore.

I know that.

Once you leave,

you'll never come back anymore.

Master,

why won't you let me in?

All right, then.

Since you sent me your wedding wishes,

why don't you come

and attend the wedding reception?

I'll send you the wedding invitation.

I'll invite you! I'll just invite you!

Master.

Master.

Master,

do you really want me

to marry someone else?

Do you really

not want to see me again?

Do you really

not care about me one bit?

Master.

In your heart,

I'll always be an outsider.

How could I possibly

You're the person I care about the most

in this mortal world.

But

But I can't keep you by my side.

It'll only bring trouble to you

and your people.

But Master,

I truly worry about you.

When you were the Crown Prince,

you were all alone.

When you're

the Priest of Grand Preceptor now,

you're still alone.

No matter what happens,

you can only face it alone.

Master.

From now on,

I can no longer stay by your side.

When you're alone,

remember to smile often, be happy.

I ask the same of you.

Please don't worry

about your master who always hurt you.

Master

♪ It's your sacred promise ♪ ♪

♪ Cultivating amidst the fleeting time

of this mortal world ♪

♪ To be as one, inseparable,

like a shadow in rhyme ♪

♪ Grant me a lifetime

of enchanting sights ♪

♪ I defy fate, turning it around ♪

Wishing Tree.

Sure enough,

these flowers won't bloom

until the day Master and I grow old.

It's better to bid farewell in advance.

Farewell,

Wishing Tree.

♪ Rip off the seal of destiny ♪

♪ Seared into the bones ♪

♪ That creates a gentle ripple ♪

♪ Fireworks dancing,

illuminating the sky and earth ♪

♪ Love resides in the depths of emotions ♪

♪ Memories of meeting you ♪

♪ Is the most beautiful verse ♪

♪ Cultivating amidst the fleeting time

of this mortal world ♪

♪ To be as one, inseparable,

like a shadow in rhyme ♪

♪ Grant me a lifetime

of enchanting sights ♪

♪ I defy fate, turning it around ♪

♪ Fearless of heavenly decree ♪

♪ Like our initial encounter

etched deep within my heart ♪

♪ Chasing your presence ♪

♪ To follow you closely ♪

♪ It is the courage

that blooms for you, profound ♪

♪ Unafraid of the destined trials ♪

♪ I only wish to make a vow with you ♪

Yan'er,

farewell.

♪ Our encounter

etched deep within my heart ♪

Ying,

I managed to find out some information.

The Ice Clan people

are very elusive and mysterious

in their actions.

If they disguise themselves

as Kongsang people,

it would be difficult to identify them.

The birds

have only seen their traces

near Xifeng County, Songzhou,

and nearby Riyue Lake in Western Huang.

Songzhou is the territory

of the Azure Clan

and is the closest port

to the northern border.

It should be the place

where the Ice Clan will land.

I'll ask the High Priest

to send a letter to Jialan

to strengthen its defenses,

to prevent more Ice Clan people

from infiltrating Kongsang.

But the one

we're looking for shouldn't be there.

Let's go.

We will set off for Xifeng County

right away.

In my opinion,

why don't

we first investigate the Western Huang

and pass through the Extreme Wind City,

which is on the way to Riyue Lake?

While at it,

we can also check on Yan'er

I mean, children often go missing

nearby Riyue Lake.

You should be able to distinguish

what matters more.

Then we'll go around Extreme Wind City.

Don't interfere in her life.

Well, it all comes down to where I fly

when the time comes.

Princess,

for you to agree

to the marriage alliance

means you've grown up.

Actually, it's not that you need me.

It was me who's still worried about you.

Seeing that you've found

a good husband

and knowing that you're truly happy.

It is considered accountable

to both others and myself.

It isn't like that, Yuan.

You've done so much for me.

I wish

to do something for you too.

Princess,

what are you doing?

Yuan,

it has been many years

since you last met the person you loved.

I previously learned

the technique of Paper Crane Seeker.

As long as you tell me her name,

the paper crane

can find her whereabouts.

She was with me

during my most painful times.

Only she understood my worries.

She accompanied me

through the toughest moments.

I do think of her every day.

But she was a Kongsang woman

who passed away many years ago.

I'm sorry, Yuan.

I've brought up

your painful memories again.

It has been two hundred years.

I've bid farewell to too many people.

I have long grown indifferent

to parting in life and death.

Thank you for concerning about me.

How about you teach me

the technique transforming paper cranes?

After we Merfolk pass away,

our souls will return to the Biluo Sea.

I want to transform some paper cranes

and let them fly to the Biluo Sea

to find my old acquaintances.

It would be some kind of comfort, I guess.

All right.

I hope Yuan's acquaintances

can rest in peace.

(Yao Yi,)

(did you see the paper cranes

in the sky?)

(We had agreed to meet)

(in the next life.)

(But it's only been two hundred years,)

(and I'm constantly thinking

about someone else.)

(Forgive me.)

(What should I do)

(to make Yuan feel better?)

Oh, Yuan.

You always carry this thing with you.

Is it

something she gave you too?

Yes.

This is my most precious possession.

(Perhaps)

(only by letting him meet)

(the one he loves in his heart)

(can he find comfort.)

"Yesterday's thoughts

are realized today.

The previous owner of this object

returns to the world."

Transform!

How come there's no change at all?

I forgot.

This illusion can only be seen by Yuan,

no one else.

I hope Yuan can feel some comfort

after seeing this girl.

Where did I drop it?

Yuan.

You are

I've returned.

You

Yuan.

I have truly returned.

It can't be

It can't be you.

Am I dreaming?

I saw the paper crane

you wrote for me.

So I came back to find you.

(Don't tell me it was the pearl)

(that brought Yao Yi back.)

Yuan,

why do you look worried?

Tell me.

Let me share the burden with you.

Yao Yi.

(It seems the spell really worked.)

Even in dreams,

are you not willing

to let me see your face again?

Even so,

I would rather never wake up.

Chi Yuan!

What an outrageous behavior!

- That's right.

- What is this?

What are you doing?

Father!

I

Princess?

Yuan.

How dare you dishonor the Princess!

Father,

it's not Yuan's fault.

It was my fault alone!

♪ How fateful was our encounter ♪

♪ How tragic, destined by fate's decree ♪

♪ How fragile,

like glass and snow's embrace ♪

♪ Love and hate entwined,

indistinguishable ♪

♪ How prophetic, a single word spoken ♪

♪ How transient,

the rise and fall of destiny ♪

♪ How balanced,

each sip and bite, no debts owed ♪

♪ Tears well in eyes

with jade-like brows ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Securing my path,

thousands of miles long ♪

♪ Never apart from you ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Even if our hearts

and guts are torn apart ♪

♪ Our gazes forever intertwined ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Securing my path,

thousands of miles long ♪

♪ Never apart from your side ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Even if our hearts

and guts are torn apart ♪

♪ Our gazes forever intertwined ♪

♪ How fateful was our encounter ♪

♪ How tragic, destined by fate's decree ♪