01x24 - Episode 24

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♪ Flower petals have fallen,

piling as high as mortal mercilessness ♪

♪ Gone with the wind,

as if it has never existed ♪

♪ I ask for more time ♪

♪ To rewrite our stories ♪

♪ We travel together in joys and woes ♪

♪ Blood bathes this entangled destiny ♪

♪ For the next reunion

in the troubled times ♪

♪ We tread a treacherous path ♪

♪ To find each other ♪

♪ Wars and bleakness,

the bright moon shines upon the city ♪

♪ I will offer my bravery ♪

♪ Fighting relentlessly ♪

♪ All for no regrets ♪

♪ In this life-and-death battle,

I will not back down ♪

♪ Withstand enduring time ♪

♪ Someone at the end of the world

never leaves ♪

♪ I brave the grim haze

to be with you once again ♪

=Love of Nirvana=

(Based on Xiao Lou's novel of the same name)

=Episode 24=

That's nonsense!

I don't even know you.

Who Who is your husband?

My husband is Xiao Wuxia.

You

Xiao Wuxia?

He's our enemy.

How did you get the jade hairpin?

Are you still playing dumb?

I clearly told you

this is from my late husband,

Xiao Wuxia.

Your late husband?

Who is he then?

How would I know?

You

You're full of lies.

Elder Li,

I came all this way to seek your help.

You promised me

that if I gave you the jade hairpin,

you'd clear my husband's name.

You even arranged for a Liang official

to protect me.

So why are you betraying me now?

Shut up.

What Liang official?

He's right over there.

Liang official? Who?

Who is he?

It's Zhang Zhicheng.

I can't believe you

colluded with the Zhenyuan Army!

You're dead!

Help me, General Zhang!

k*ll them!

Yueluo Army!

Don't panic. Get out of there.

Go!

I have to help!

Young Master is in danger.

Don't cause trouble.

Let's go.

Let's get to a safe place.

Come on.

Let's go.

My Lord,

what's this?

Watch out!

Why is your maid

working with Wei Zhao?

Zhang Zhicheng,

you k*lled countless

members of my clan.

I'll make you pay in blood today!

Give me back Ci.

Not a chance.

Ci,

I didn't mean to hurt you.

My Lord, I'm grateful to you

for taking care of me.

And I'll never forget your kindness.

But Pei's Residence is not my home.

Please go back.

- Ci

- My Lord,

we can't stay here.

Let's go back first.

Let's go, My Lord.

Come on!

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

How did you get hurt?

Guxing Peak is so hard to climb.

Next time, I'll bring better tools

before I go picking Lingjiu Flower.

You knew it was dangerous,

and you shouldn't have come.

You knew you'd get hurt,

but you showed up too.

Take them away!

Quick!

Father,

they

He won't run.

All right.

Hurry up!

Move!

Move!

I can't believe Jiang Ci had

joined hands with Wei Zhao.

Shut up.

Pei Yan.

Pei Yan,

you must give me

an explanation today

for General Zhang's death!

The people of Yueluo

were already riled up.

General Zhang refused

to back down, so

I couldn't stop him.

So, you're saying

it's my subordinate's fault?

Pei Yan,

are you in league with the Yueluo people

to k*ll General Zhang?

General Lu,

none of us

saw this coming, and His Lordship

is gravely injured as well.

If you're here to accuse him,

I suggest you wait until he's recovered.

Who do you think you are?

Is this your place to speak?

General Lu, if General Zhang

hadn't insisted on interfering

with the ceremony

and ended up giving up his identity,

he wouldn't have met such a fate.

If you insist on pinning

this on me,

we'll have to argue it out.

I deeply regret

General Zhang's death,

but I had no part in it.

I'm sorry for your loss, General Zhang.

You've got a silver tongue.

I'll settle this score

with you

another day.

My Lord,

easy there.

My Lord,

what are you

Prepare

more funeral offerings.

Make sure to properly console

Zhang Zhicheng's family.

Yes, My Lord.

We can't let Zhang Zhicheng die in vain.

Yueluo has gone too far.

I have to give His Majesty

an explanation.

You might fool everyone else,

but not me.

You've been working

with Xiao Wuxia all along.

You're presumptuous.

Fine.

I'm leaving

You don't stop me from running

away from home?

If you were really going to leave,

why wait until I showed up?

Don't you think

you owe me an explanation?

You teamed up with an outsider,

set up this whole scheme,

and even dragged your own son into it.

You're too impulsive.

If I'd told you ahead of time,

you might've spilled the beans

and ruined everything.

Fine.

Since I'm so useless

and unreliable in your eyes,

I'm done here.

Stop right there.

You keep saying you want

to be the city lord of Yueluo

and give our people

a safe prosperous life,

and now you're just giving up?

Do you think

that position's easy to hold?

Father,

have you really forgotten who's to blame

for the mess Yueluo's in now?

You didn't even witness

what happened back then.

How can you be so sure

that Xiao Haitian was the villain?

What about Xiao Wuxia then?

How do you know he won't betray us?

You really want to know?

If you do,

come with me.

Are you all right?

Does the wound still hurt?

No.

What about the wound on your face?

Young Master.

Are you all right?

I'm fine, Mr. Ping.

Don't worry.

Elder Hong?

Come.

Please come inside.

Go now.

Go.

Go.

He went that way.

Go after him!

Yu Lian.

Yu Lian.

Mr. Ping.

What happened to you?

Are you hurt?

I'm all right.

Yu Lian,

how's your injury?

I'm fine. Don't worry.

Let's take you back to your room.

Come on.

You've suffered.

I'm fine.

It's been years since we last met,

and we've only kept

in touch through letters.

But with just one letter

asking for help,

you came all the way back

and risked your life to help us.

I knew

I made

the right choice of saving you.

On behalf of Yueluo, I thank you.

- Please accept my bow.

- Uncle.

I came back this time

to repay the debt I owe you.

This has nothing to do with Yueluo.

It was me who asked him to return.

Without his help,

we never would've

caught Li Mu, the traitor.

If not for him,

Yueluo would've become Lu Yu's pawn,

and our people would've

suffered greatly.

Li Mu might have been exposed,

but his supporters need

to be rooted out.

We must put an end

to Lu Yu's plans in the city.

Don't worry.

I've made arrangements.

Within a few days,

Li Mu and his accomplices

will be wiped out.

Yueluo can

finally catch its breath.

Uncle,

there's one more thing.

I've sent word to Ji Lang

and asked him to reach out to Elder Ji.

I hope you can help

pass the message along.

That's good to hear.

I'll thank you on his behalf.

Jiang Ci.

Give me the jade hairpin.

Please accept

the jade hairpin.

Wuxia,

you

What are you doing?

Get up.

You care deeply about Yueluo.

You're its backbone,

and its blessing.

The jade hairpin

should rightfully be yours.

I can't accept that.

If it weren't for the traitors

threatening Yueluo's survival,

all I'd want is to live

a quiet life with Hong Jie.

In these chaotic times,

living peacefully is easier said

than done.

Uncle,

it's better to take control

of your own fate.

Please accept

the jade hairpin.

But this hairpin

is the only keepsake

your father left you.

I'll always remember my father.

I don't need a token

to honor his memory.

All right then.

Please get up.

But remember,

I'm just holding it for you.

Yueluo will

always welcome you home.

My heart isn't set on Yueluo.

I'm not fit for

such a great responsibility.

All I want is to uncover the truth

of what happened back then

and clear my father's name.

Once that's done

The Winter Clothes Festival

is almost here.

You haven't spent the holiday

in Yueluo for years.

Stay a little longer.

After the festival, winter will begin.

Spending the first day of winter at home

is a blessing.

Let's stay.

All right then.

Are you sure you know how to do it?

About what I told you

Just trust me.

I've read tons of medical books.

I may not have done it myself,

but I've seen other people do it.

Come on.

I know we need to be careful,

but surely we can find

a real physician, right?

Just trust me.

You've been hurt too many times,

and your elbow is dislocated.

We have to set it right away.

You're going to set it?

Who else?

Would you prefer Le to do it?

How about I give it a try?

Do you not trust me

or are you afraid it'll hurt?

I'm afraid of pain?

I'm not even afraid of death!

Not being afraid of death doesn't

mean you're not afraid of pain.

It'll be quick.

Just one move and it'll be set.

You know what, it's not that bad,

I can still throw a few punches.

Just sit still.

You two,

hold her still for me.

Hang on, Jiang Ci

Right now, I'm in charge.

You will listen to me.

It'll be over soon.

Ouch! Ouch!

It'll be over soon.

Ouch! Ouch!

Bear with me.

Oh, Jiang Ci

Jiang Ci.

I'm fine now, Jiang Ci.

You're fine now, but I'm not.

Did I hit your nose?

Does it hurt?

I'm fine.

Just rest.

Stop moving around.

You've got internal injuries.

Why didn't you wait for me?

Young Master,

now that Li Mu has been captured,

I was thinking

Should we

Should we leak the news

about Jiang Ci being in Yueluo

to the Yans?

After the festival.

But Young Master

Didn't you hear me?

After the festival.

With

Zhang Zhicheng dead in Yueluo,

I'm worried that Lu Yu will use it

as an opportunity to stir up trouble.

I've had Yifei send a secret letter,

exposing how Lu Yu planted spies.

That'll deepen His Majesty's

suspicion of him.

I think

His Majesty wouldn't take it

out on Yueluo.

Then

Then

What about Pei Yan?

I have the account book.

He won't make any reckless moves.

I'm more worried that Pei Yan

won't stop hounding you.

Right now,

dealing with Lu Yu

is enough to keep him busy.

I'll make a quick trip to Liangzhou,

just to make sure no one

can use this against me later.

It's all His Majesty's fault.

He approved the military reforms,

but wouldn't give you

any real power to keep Lu Yu in check.

Lu Yu could've suppressed Wei Zhao,

and we could have

gotten the account book,

but Jiang Ci ruined everything.

How are you going to report

this to His Majesty,

My Lord?

I'm not reporting it.

You're not?

Lu Yu will use Zhang Zhicheng's death

as an excuse to target Yueluo,

just to avoid being

sent back to Qingkang.

Sanlang won't sit by and do nothing.

They'll tear into each other

in front of His Majesty,

which will make him suspicious.

Not reporting it

is the best move.

But won't His Majesty think

you're neglecting

your duties if you do nothing?

Let's wait and see.

As long as the catch

is big enough later,

His Majesty won't mind.

Sanlang said

that Lu Yu had secretly

planted spies in Yueluo,

trying to bring the city

under his control.

Yueluo already pledged

its loyalty to Liang.

Lu Yu's actions

are completely unnecessary.

But Lu Yu claimed

Yueluo was plotting rebellion

and even k*lled one

of his deputy generals.

That's completely different from

what Commander Wei said.

Sanlang is more trustworthy than Lu Yu.

But still,

I can't forget that Sanlang and Lu Yu

have been by my side

since they were teenagers.

They are both equally brave and bold.

I didn't misjudge Lu Yu.

He's a fierce and capable general,

but his loyalty is lacking.

As for Sanlang

Commander Wei

is Consort Wei's brother.

He's been following Your Majesty

since he was young

and has done much

for you over the years.

Any news from Pei Yan?

Nothing.

Now he's staying silent.

Looks like even he can't fully grasp

the situation in Liangzhou.

What's this?

(The Zhenyuan Army needs provisions.)

It's a memorial from Minister Shao

requesting this month's grain

allocation for the Zhenyuan Army.

Approve it as usual.

Yes, Your Majesty.

(Yueluo)

Isn't the Winter Clothes Festival about

offering sacrifices

and honoring ancestors?

Why does it feel more like

a New Year's celebration here in Yueluo?

The people of Yueluo are naturally

open-hearted and optimistic.

Even when remembering the departed,

they don't like to weep and mourn.

Over time,

the Winter Clothes Festival

has become

more of a day to reunite

with friends and family.

Maybe they want their ancestors

to see that they're doing well,

so they can rest easy.

Wuxia,

it's been years since you've

tried the good liquor from home.

Tonight,

we're drinking until we drop.

Come on.

My heartless father,

am I still your son?

You're not even spending

the festival with me,

and now you've dug up the plum liquor

you were saving for my wedding.

Talk about favoritism.

Fine,

let me spice things up for you.

What are you

I'm sorry you had to witness this.

Come on.

Wuxia,

let's try this liquor.

You're pretty strong.

There's barely any medicine in here.

No way.

It's all flour.

You got scammed.

Ugh!

I felt sorry for that beggar

on the street

and bought it,

only to get swindled

out of a tael of silver.

Next time,

I'll make some for you.

Whoever eats it will keep

running to the bathroom.

Really?

Totally.

Let's eat.

You're amazing.

Put some dishes into

your grandma's bowl.

I'm not eating.

I'm going out.

Where are you going?

There's nothing to eat at home.

I'll grab something outside.

Everyone's here celebrating together,

and you're going to eat out?

With who?

Hong Jie,

if you dislike him so much,

just stay away from him.

But letting him eat all this food

by himself?

What a waste.

You're right.

I should show my mother

how generous I can be.

I shouldn't starve myself

only to make my enemy happy.

You're such a nice girl,

what were you thinking

about marrying him?

It's just a temporary arrangement.

Don't you get it?

Are you an idiot?

You're a great girl too,

but you're working for him.

Besides, the two of them,

bicker like a married couple.

How am I supposed to tell?

If you don't have anything nice

to say, just eat.

Come.

It's rare for us all

to reunite like this.

May the spirits of our ancestors

watch over us,

so our family can sleep peacefully,

without a care in the world.

May we be blessed with good health

and boundless energy.

May peace be restored,

like sunshine after the rain.

May our skills improve,

and our spirits soar.

May family stay together,

never to be separated.

May we be blessed

with prosperity and longevity.

May we live in peace year after year,

and always be together.

May we drink together

again this time next year.

- Cheers.

- Cheers!

Let's sit down.

Let's drink another glass.

Come on.

Fill the glass.

Yours too.

Do you people in Yueluo

eat such spicy food?

Yes,

we like it spicy and tangy.

I'll try some too.

Here, try this.

Go ahead, have a bite.

Thank you.

Have some more if you like it.

Here, madam.

Thank you, my savior.

You should have some more too.

All right.

Is it good?

Yes.

It's really good.

This is really good.

I'm not eating

what you put into my bowl.

Come on, I'm saving this for you.

Try it.

This is really good.

Just take a bite.

I'll just try one.

Okay.

It's good, right?

That one.

This?

Try it.

It's good liquor.

Try this.

Let me try it.

That's not bad too.

I told you, it's good.

Yummy.

Come.

I still have dishes to wash.

There's a gathering tonight.

Will there be good food

and fun stuff?

Do you feel better now?

I haven't felt upset.

Sit here.

Come.

I was just thinking,

maybe my parents are

up there watching over me.

Maybe it's better if they're not.

Who knows?

They're probably somewhere

enjoying themselves,

drinking and chatting,

living a good life.

They left you behind

to live a good life.

Don't you hate them?

I don't.

Hating someone is exhausting.

It wastes time and energy.

Why would I bother with

something that doesn't help anyone?

I want to go to

that gathering you mentioned.

Sure,

but first,

you'll have to draw

a turtle on your face.

Draw a turtle?

Are you messing with me?

Sorry about that.

Some women of age refuse to be enslaved,

so they disfigure their faces

and avoid gatherings.

To encourage them,

the people of Yueluo

started painting marks on their faces

to cover their scars.

Over time,

it became a tradition.

Draw it for me then.

♪ Pluck a red bean, cherish you ♪

I just remembered,

we can use other designs too.

It doesn't have to be a turtle.

You

Hold still,

or it really will end up

looking like a turtle.

♪ Affection blooms without fading ♪

Go on then.

♪ Fold a kite ♪

♪ Let it fly with the wind

into sweet dreams ♪

♪ The beautiful moments we shared ♪

♪ Last through time,

we never leave each other ♪

♪ My love sees ♪

♪ The sun rising and the moon setting ♪

♪ Your face stays vivid in my mind ♪

♪ Two hearts ♪

♪ Bound to each other ♪

Done?

Yes.

♪ I only wish ♪

♪ For your unwavering heart ♪

Shameless Cat,

your drawing skills are good enough

to set up a face-painting booth.

All right.

Go find Yu Lian and the others.

Don't go.

I'm going to paint one on you too.

No need.

I'm not going.

If you wear a mask,

no one will recognize you.

I'm not afraid of being recognized.

Don't move.

If you keep moving,

I'll draw a giant turtle on you.

Actually, forget it.

I'll just draw on your mask instead.

It'd be a shame

to mess up such a handsome face.

At least you know your limits.

♪ Fold a kite ♪

♪ Let it fly with the wind

into sweet dreams ♪

♪ The beautiful moments we shared ♪

♪ Last through time,

we never leave each other ♪

♪ My love sees ♪

♪ The sun rising and the moon setting ♪

♪ Your face stays vivid in my mind ♪

♪ Two hearts ♪

♪ Bound to each other ♪

♪ Like flowing water,

love and hate continue ♪

♪ I only wish ♪

♪ For your unwavering heart ♪

♪ You are still there when I turn back ♪

♪ As passionate as we first met ♪

♪ I hold your hands through eternity ♪

♪ Time cannot separate us ♪

♪ Our longings go on ♪

Done.

Guess what I drew.

What?

A phoenix.

The phoenix rises from the ashes.

It's a great symbol.

It'll bring you good luck

and help your dreams come true.

You're calling this

a phoenix?

Well, it's almost a phoenix.

You call this

"almost"?

I think it's not bad.

Looks like I won't be able

to set up that face-painting

booth with you.

Well, maybe you can

handle the money,

and I'll do the painting.

They're dancing so beautifully.

Look how happy they are.

It's wonderful.

Come on.

Let's join them.

Come on!

Let's go.

♪ The moon is fading off ♪

♪ Frost on the sword, string of the bow ♪

♪ Bond people together ♪

♪ The rain heading north and

the wild geese returning from the south ♪

♪ Who can meet again? ♪

♪ Looking at the mountains far away

and seeing everything red ♪

♪ Immersed in the passing years ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Yet now I am left

wandering in this life ♪

♪ Faint memories of the past ♪

♪ All tell of parting sorrows ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Amidst the wind, I suddenly look back ♪

♪ The face that feels so dear to me ♪

♪ Where are you now? ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Looking back, it seems like a dream ♪

Are you having fun?

Yes.

♪ Don't waste time ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Taste all the vicissitudes

of life in a flash ♪

♪ Though nothing is permanent ♪

It's so pretty.

Yu Lian.

I've never met a woman

as impressive as you.

I

I

Yu Lian

Yu Lian

Yu Lian,

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Stop following me.

I crossed a line.

I'm not following you.

Yu Lian

Look, a girl confessed her feelings!

What does that mean?

Putting flowers on someone's head

is a way to show someone you like them.

Wait, now she's changed her mind?

I just wanted to

That was fast!

I know her.

Isn't she Xiao Wuxia's wife?

Xiao Wuxia's wife?

What is she doing here?

It's her.

It's Xiao Wuxia's wife.

She's one of the Xiao Family.

Go away!

You cannot stay here!

Throw things at her!

Throw!

You're not welcome here!

Who are you?

Why are you being nosy?

Get out of here!

I'm Xiao Wuxia.

Xiao Wuxia?

Isn't he dead?

Yes.

Isn't Xiao Wuxia dead?

Didn't he die?

I'm not dead.

Everything she said was to protect me.

So

if you have a problem,

take it up with me.

Get out!

You're not welcome here!

Leave now!

You're not welcome here!

- Get out!

- Leave now!

Never come again!

Are you all right?

Are you hurt?

Do you know why this place

is called Yueluo,

which means "Moon-fall"?

The people here believe

they're the closest to the moon,

blessed under its protection.

My father once vowed

to make sure every member of Yueluo

lived a life of happiness,

peace,

and joy,

but in the end,

things didn't go as planned.

But aren't you making that happen now?

I'm sure things will turn

out the way you hope.

The song you just played is called

"The Moonfall Ballad".

Everyone in Yueluo knows it.

Whether they're happy,

sad,

or in danger,

they sing it.

Teach me how to sing it.

♪ The place where the moon sets ♪

♪ Must be where home is ♪

♪ The moon is clear

as the moonlight shines bright ♪

♪ As people laugh, their shadows grow ♪

♪ The moonlight makes no sound ♪

♪ A tinkling in my heart ♪

♪ The moonlight makes no sound ♪

♪ A tinkling in my heart ♪

♪ The slanting sunray refuses to leave ♪

♪ The moon is fading off ♪

♪ Frost on the sword, string of the bow ♪

♪ Bond people together ♪

♪ The wind heading north and

the wild geese returning from the south ♪

♪ Who can meet again? ♪

♪ Looking at the mountains far away

and seeing everything red ♪

♪ Immersed in the passing years ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Yet now I am left wandering

in this life ♪

♪ Faint memories of the past ♪

♪ All tell of parting sorrows ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Amidst the wind, I suddenly look back ♪

♪ The face that feels so dear to me ♪

♪ Where are you now? ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Looking back, it seems like a dream ♪

♪ Don't forget each other

even if we're far apart ♪

♪ Don't waste time ♪

♪ Back then, the road seemed ordinary ♪

♪ Taste all the vicissitudes of life

in a flash ♪

♪ Though nothing is permanent ♪

♪ I wish you well ♪