01x31 - Episode 31

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♪Pink hands so fine♪

♪Gold-branded wine♪

♪Spring paints green willows
palace walls cannot confine♪

♪East wind unfair♪

♪Happy times rare♪

♪In my heart sad thoughts throng♪

♪We've severed for years long♪

♪Wrong, wrong, wrong♪

[Si Jin]

[Adapted from Si Jin,
by Dong Tian De Liu Ye]

[Episode 31]

[Princess Royal's Mansion]

Your Highness.

Prince Yan

made another excuse to go

to the Directorate of Astronomy today.

Let him investigate.

All the evidence and witnesses
were disposed of back then.

He's just wasting his time.

I understand.

But the strange thing is,

halfway through searching the documents,

Prince Yan suddenly went

to the back garden

and dug up a tree.

For what?

There was a jar of liquor
buried under it.

I've worked

at the Directorate of Astronomy
for years,

yet I never knew

there was liquor buried under that tree.

I'm worried that the jar

might contain evidence

instead of liquor.

If Prince Yan finds out…

I'm afraid...

Is there anyone else

who knows what happened back then?

Your Highness, rest assured.

Mr. Chu and Mr. Xiao

have already been taken care of.

The truth remains known

only to Your Highness and me.

If that's the case,

then if Prince Yan learns anything,

it can only mean that you betrayed me.

I would never dare betray you.

I'll take your word for it.

This is the antidote.

Apply it to the wound,

and it will heal.

Thank you, Miss Si.

Well,

Your Highness, Miss Si,

allow me to escort you
out of the palace.

Don't bother. I know the way.

You may leave.

Did you really poison her?

Of course not.

I just scared her a little.

I only sprinkled some pollen

on her wound

to make it itch.

Then why did you prepare an antidote?

That's just a fragrance pill.

I couldn't possibly admit

that there was no real poison.

She'd never believe me again, otherwise.

They won't dare to try anything

with you again.

You brilliantly k*lled two birds
with one stone.

[Eternal Joy and Serenity]
Why isn't the new tutor

Father and Mother hired for me

here yet?

I've already been waiting
for quite some time.

Your new tutor needs
to attend to some official matters.

He is making time for Your Highness.

Please be patient, Your Highness.

Someone's coming.

I, Zhen Heng, greet Princess Fuqing.

It's you, Mr. Zhen.

Are you my new tutor?

I am humbled by the opportunity.

I will dedicate all my knowledge
to teaching you

so as not to betray

His Majesty and Her Majesty's trust.

Mr. Zhen, please have a seat.

Thank you.

His Majesty has asked me
to teach Your Highness,

but he did not specify what to teach.

Today, I brought
the Four Books and Five Classics,

Records of the Grand Historian,
Essentials of Governance

of the Zhenguan Period,

and Master Lyu's Spring
and Autumn Annals.

You really are sharing

everything you have.

It is my honor to teach Your Highness.

I gathered all of these,

one by one,

from the mountains.

Jiang Zhan.

What do you have against me?

Chuchu, do you know
how to make fragrances?

I've seen my sister do it

so easily.

But when I do it myself,

I realize
that I'm completely terrible at it.

Come on.
Let's apply some medicine to your hand.

I'm fine.

What happened?

Nothing.

Last time, when Jiang Si recovered,

I knew your family
had matters to discuss,

so I didn't ask much.

Did something else

happen afterward?

I promised my father

that I wouldn't say

or do anything.

So now you feel suffocated?

No.

Are you an idiot?

If you need to vent,

why choose something

you're bad at?

Wouldn't that just make you
feel even worse?

Besides,

you wasted

my precious ingredients.

Look at my hands.

Are you going to keep wasting them?

Why do you have
so many cuts on your hands?

We have to put medicine on them.

These wounds are nothing

in the martial world.

Let's go. I'll take you somewhere.

I'm not going.

It'll be fun!

You look all downcast
and won't talk,

so I had to get you out here
to relax a little.

Maybe you'll feel better.

Besides,

we're close, right?

Even if you just see me as a sister,

you should tell me what's bothering you.

Aunt Xiao poisoned my sister

under the orders of Princess Royal.

I always thought

my mother died of illness.

But it turns out

she was poisoned
by Princess Royal as well.

I didn't know so much had happened.

And here I am,
dragging you here to grill fish.

I'm sorry.

So, what do we do next?

I told you because I don't want
to hide things from you.

But I won't let you take risks

with me.

That won't do!

Isn't there anything

I can do?

You've already done plenty for me.

This is just the beginning.

I… I was…

Come with me!

What?

Come on!

What about the fish?

♪Through endless twists
in the mundane world♪

♪The breezy wind blows♪

♪The heart grows tender and bitter♪

♪I ask the Sun♪

♪If the light has taken root♪

♪As it prospers♪

♪Our love story writes itself♪

- Greetings, Your Majesty.
- Greetings, Your Majesty.

- May Your Majesty be well.
- May Your Majesty be well.

No need for such formalities.

[Changning Palace]

I'm already very happy

that you came to visit me.

Be seated.

- Thank you, Your Majesty.
- Thank you, Your Majesty.

Prince Yan and Miss Jiang,

you truly make a lovely pair.

A couple pleasing to the eye.

It's been a long time since we've had
a wedding in the palace.

We should make it a grand celebration.

Your Majesty flatters us.

Your Majesty,

is that the flower arrangement
from the Floral Banquet?

Yes.

I found this arrangement delightful,

so I had Nanny Duo

bring this "Spring's Rebirth"

back to Changning Palace

for good luck.

Princess Fuqing has arrived.

Your Highness, slow down.
Mind the threshold.

Nanny Hua,

you don't have to remind me every time.

I've stepped over this threshold

countless times.

Fuqing.

Your seventh brother

and his future wife are here.

Greet them.

Fuqing.

I, Jiang Si, greet Princess Fuqing.

Jin.

Si.

Si has prepared

a fragrance just for you.

We hope it's to your liking.

Please try it, Your Highness.

It smells lovely!

Thank you, Si.

I wish you and Jin
a lifetime of happiness and harmony.

You're too kind.

Come on.

Your Majesty,

Her Highness' eyes…

Miss Jiang, you may not be aware.

When Fuqing was a child,

she watched the fireworks
with His Majesty.

The sky lanterns' brightness
hurt her eyes.

May Zhou be blessed

with peace and prosperity.

- May Zhou be blessed
- May Zhou be blessed

- with peace and prosperity.
- with peace and prosperity.

After setting off the lanterns,

I woke up the next day

and suddenly

lost my eyesight.

Your Majesty,

I have a request.

What is it?

I come from Count of Dongping's Mansion

and am unfamiliar

with palace etiquette.

I humbly request
Your Majesty's permission

to study under you

at Changning Palace.

So that I will not embarrass myself

at the wedding.

Absolutely not.

Mother.

Jin is the son
of Imperial Concubine Xian.

By custom and propriety,

Si should go to Imperial Concubine Xian

to learn palace etiquette.

Actually,

I had a disagreement
with Imperial Concubine Xian

yesterday

at Jinhua Hall.

I doubt Her Highness

would be willing to teach me.

Your Majesty is the head
of the six palaces,

the official mother of all princes.

If I can study under you

at Changning Palace,

even Imperial Concubine Xian

will have nothing to object to.

I only need three days.

Three days will do.

I sincerely ask
for Your Majesty's permission.

Mother, Imperial Concubine Xian
has always been arrogant and willful.

I fear…

Fuqing.

Miss Jiang has come to me
with this request.

I shall grant her this favor.

Consider it a wedding gift for them.

Miss Jiang.

I allow you to study etiquette
at Changning Palace

for three days.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Slow down.

Why do you suddenly want

to learn palace etiquette?

It was a spur-of-the-moment decision.

I didn't have time
to discuss it with you.

Then

tell me now.

Princess Fuqing's eye condition

is likely caused
by Nanwu's venomous insect.

Are you certain?

Almost.

If we follow

the trail

of Princess Fuqing's blindness,

we might be able

to find the Nanwu woman

hidden in the palace.

His Majesty has always been biased

toward Princess Royal.

The only way we can truly be safe is

by gathering evidence
that proves Princess Royal is colluding

with Nanwu.

Princess Fuqing

is clearly

a kind and reasonable young lady.

To be blind in her prime…

If we can cure her,

we will be doing a good deed

as well.

It'll be fine.

It's just three days. Please?

All right.

I'll pick you up in three days.

Your Majesty,

was the mole at the corner
of Princess Fuqing's eye there

since birth,

or did it only appear

after she lost her sight?

Fuqing was born without a mole

at the corner of her eye.

Now that I think about it,

that mole only appeared

after she developed

her eye condition.

Has the color of this mole

gradually darkened

over the years?

Yes.

But isn't that normal?

That's precisely why

such a small mole

wouldn't arouse suspicion.

Leave us.

What are you suggesting?

Is Fuqing's mole

related to her blindness?

I once read about it

in an ancient text.

It's an insect known as the "Blind Bug."

It can reside in the human eye,

blocking the meridians

and shutting the eye's sensory pathways,

causing permanent blindness.

Your Highness's "mole"

is not actually a mole.

It's an insect infestation.

Really?

Are you saying

that my daughter's blindness

was not caused
by the brightness of the sky lanterns?

Could the bug

have entered Fuqing's eye

on its own?

This type of bug

must be carefully cultivated

before it can survive in the human eye.

You're telling me

someone deliberately plotted

to make Fuqing blind?

Yes.

Since joining the palace,

I have never felt jealousy
or resentment.

I have never made enemies
among the concubines,

nor have I treated

any of the palace maids
or eunuchs harshly.

I have done everything I could
to be kind.

Why would someone still want

to harm my daughter?

She is just a princess.

She has no power or claim to the throne.

Who would do something so cruel?

Your Majesty,

we must find

the one responsible.

If we find the culprit,

there is a chance
Her Highness' eyesight

can be restored.

Your Highness.

Jiang Si was punished when she visited

Imperial Concubine Xian yesterday.

Today, she accompanied Prince Yan

to visit Empress Di

and even stayed
to learn palace etiquette.

Well, she's certainly adaptive.

She knows Imperial Concubine Xian
won't support her,

so she's now trying
to curry the Empress's favor.

What a pity.

She chose the wrong person to rely on.

Return to the palace
and deliver a message.

Tell the Nanwu woman
to take care of her as soon as possible.

Yes.

Forgive me for asking this,
Your Majesty.

Before you became the Empress,

did all your former palace maids

also move

to Changning Palace with you?

Are you suggesting

that the one who planted the bug

is one of my old attendants?

This bug is difficult
to sustain in the human eye.

It requires careful nurturing

over time.

Princess Fuqing

lost her sight

shortly before Your Majesty
became the Empress.

So, I believe

the culprit must have come

to Changning Palace as well.

Back then,

no one in the six palaces

would have guessed

that I would become Empress.

I had no sons,

my family held no power,

and I was not favored by His Majesty.

I only had five personal attendants.

The only ones left from that time

are Nanny Hua and Nanny Duo.

Are you saying…?

Your Majesty,
please don't jump to conclusions.

This is merely my speculation.

It couldn't be them.

Nanny Hua has cared

for Fuqing

since she was a child.

She's always been extremely fond of her.

Nanny Duo, though ill-tempered,

has always defended me

when I was neglected and mistreated.

Your Majesty, it's time for your meal.

Nanny Hua, what's going on?

Your Highness.

The kite is stuck on the roof.

Is it broken?

Can we retrieve it?

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I'll get someone to fetch a ladder.

Princess Fuqing.

Si.

Your Highness.

I saw the kite land on the roof.

Yes.

I'll try to knock it down.

That would be great!

But Nanny Hua said

it's stuck quite high up.

Can you get it?

It is quite high.

Let me give it a try.

I got it!

I got the kite down. Look.

Is it damaged?

No, it's fine.

Only the string snapped.

Your Highness, please hold it.

I'll tie the string

back together.

Did you fix it?

Yes, it's reattached.

That's good.

If only everything in this world

could be mended as easily

as a broken kite string.

What are your thoughts
on the four candidates

recommended by Yu Jin?

Your Majesty.

Commandant Xie from Lingshui
is highly respected.

His division's annual assessments

are consistently ranked excellent.

However, I do think

there is one issue.

What is it?

I've heard that Commandant Xie

intends to marry

the eldest daughter
of Count of Dongping's Mansion.

That would make him

Prince Yan's brother-in-law.

Would that not be
an instance of favoritism?

You truly are rigid in your thinking.

Favoritism applies

when the person in question
is incompetent.

When it comes to true talent,

one must appoint the worthy
without avoiding personal ties.

Your Majesty.

Prince Yan emerged as a top candidate

through the Field Examination

and was appointed

as the Commandant
of the Capital Administration Office.

The people fully accepted
and respected his selection.

That is why I believe

the Capital Administration Office
is different

from other prefectures and offices.

Its role is crucial
to Ling'an's stability

and the people's trust…

Stop.

I didn't summon you to the palace

to listen to all this.

I misunderstood.

May I ask why Your Majesty

summoned me today?

Minister Zhen.

Look over there.

Who is the one flying the kite?

Is Your Majesty referring
to Miss Jiang Si?

Not her.

The one standing beside her.

Princess Fuqing?

Minister Zhen.

I appointed you as her tutor,

and you have been teaching her
for some time now.

How has it been?

I am honored by Your Majesty's trust.

I have had the privilege
of teaching Princess Fuqing.

Her Highness is highly intelligent,

diligent, and eager to learn.

And?

Her Highness is swift

in grasping the content

of the texts I teach.

She even extrapolates from them

and offers her unique insights.

Her wit is admirable.

Think again.

Beyond academics,

do you have any other thoughts?

Yes.

Despite her noble status,

Her Highness has no airs of arrogance.

She treats the palace servants

with kindness and generosity.

She possesses a benevolent heart.

Is that all?

Yes.

The kite is flying!

It's up in the air!

Slow down!

Princess Fuqing!

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Your Majesty, I lost my composure.

Fuqing is my beloved daughter.

She is also the most gentle

and well-mannered princess in Zhou.

I have always wished to find her

a principled and dependable husband.

Minister Zhen,

what do you think?

Your Majesty.

I do not have a suitable suitor

in mind to suggest right now.

But I will certainly keep an eye out.

You are a hopeless case.

What I mean is,

what are your thoughts about Fuqing?

Your Majesty,

Her Highness is of the noblest status.

I am merely a humble scholar.

I dare not have any improper thoughts.

So you're saying

you don't want to marry Fuqing?

I have always regarded Princess Fuqing

as my disciple.

Nothing more.

Mr. Zhen is unwilling?

I don't believe it.

Why would I lie to you?

I heard it with my own ears
in the Imperial Garden.

Her Highness is delightful.

Any man who marries her

would be the luckiest alive!

Everyone says

Mr. Zhen has a keen eye
for solving cases.

But if you ask me,

he is as good as blind.

Princess Fuqing is kind-hearted

and gentle.

Not to mention,
she is the daughter of Empress Di.

By rights,

the line of suitors for her

should stretch from Changning Palace
to Zhengyang Gate.

What are you two whispering about?

Nanny Duo.

- Please forgive us, Nanny Duo!
- We're wrong, Nanny Duo!

How dare you gossip

behind Her Highness' back?

- We're to blame, Nanny Duo!
- It's our fault!

[Nanny Duo]

Your Highness.

I failed to discipline them properly.

These two have spoken disrespectfully

and violated palace rules.

They should have their tongues cut out
and be sent to the Yeting Palace.

We won't do it again.

Please have mercy, Your Highness.

Her Majesty has always

governed the six palaces with kindness.

She disapproves of harsh punishments.

I think

they should be fined one month's wage

as a warning.

That is unacceptable.

If such a light punishment is given,

the servants of Changning Palace

will all follow suit

and gossip about their masters
without fear.

Where will order be then?

They were not gossiping maliciously.

There is no need to punish them.

Your Highness…

You are dismissed.

- Thank you, Your Highness!
- I appreciate it, Your Highness!

Your Highness.

Do not take their words

to heart.

I don't blame them.

Mr. Zhen did nothing wrong.

Who would want

to marry a blind woman?

Either way, I never intended to marry.

I want to stay

by my mother's side.

Your Highness, have you ever considered

that perhaps Mr. Zhen

does not mind

your blindness?

Rather, it is you

who is overly concerned about it.

Over time, this has become

a burden in your heart.

You are right.

It is indeed my own burden.

When I speak to others,

I cannot see their eyes.

How can I tell

if they are being sincere?

Perhaps, one day,

Your Highness's eyes will be healed.

When that time comes,

you can see Mr. Zhen for yourself

and ask him the truth.

Si.

Can you describe to me

what the sky looks like

right now?

The sunset
is especially beautiful today.

It's a deep red, like a glowing orb.

It's descending, little by little.

The clouds at the horizon are aflame.

A mix of orange, pink,
and purple.

I can imagine

how helpless you must feel,

living in a world

of darkness.

Jiang Si,

it is so lonely in this palace.

Other than Mother,

I have no one

to confide in.

No one has ever spoken

to me

the way you have today.

Don't worry.

From now on,

we'll have endless conversations.

I mean,

my brother and sister are older than me.

But I'm without a younger sister.

You are Prince Yan's sister,

which means you are my sister too.

I'll visit often to keep you company.

We'll share many secrets together.

I didn't see anything.

Aunt, I didn't see anything!

Really, Aunt!

I didn't.

I swear!

I saw absolutely nothing!

Your Highness!

It's me, Si.

Don't be afraid.

Did you have a nightmare?

Everything's all right.

It's me, Si.

You were saying

you didn't see anything?

Yes.

What could frighten you so much?

It's the Princess Royal, isn't it?

I said I didn't see anything!

Stop asking!

I saw nothing.

I can't tell anyone.

All right. Everything's fine, Fuqing.

Don't worry.

We will do

everything we can

to heal your eyes.

Don't be afraid.

There, there.

I'm here.

I'm right here.

Why so many dishes?

I doubt I'd go hungry

in Changning Palace.

I haven't been with you

these past few days.

I wouldn't want you to miss me too much.

Well? Any progress?

I've been observing these past two days.

Every time Her Majesty

mentions Princess Royal,

her reaction confirms

that their relationship is strained.

In fact, Her Majesty seems

to fear Princess Royal.

Princess Royal has conflicts

with many in the imperial palace.

The fact that she supported
Her Majesty's ascension

may not mean much.

Her Majesty could've just been easier
for her to manipulate.

Empress Di has no sons.

Her family holds no power.

And

she was never

greatly favored.

To Princess Royal,

these shortcomings might actually

be advantages.

They make Her Majesty

easier to control.

There's another thing.

Last night,

Princess Fuqing had a nightmare.

In her sleep, she kept calling out

"Aunt."

Then she kept repeating

she saw nothing.

The more she insists on it,

the more likely it is
she saw something important.

I suspect

it must be

a terrifying secret.

Fuqing was so terrified,

so she dared not speak,

fearing the Princess Royal's revenge,

and the potential harm to Empress Di.

Do you think Fuqing's blindness

has anything to do with this?

If the Princess Royal

placed a Nanwu spy

within Changning Palace,

that person could both

gather intelligence on state affairs

and ensure that Fuqing

never reveals the secret.

Should we

report this

to Her Majesty?

Do you think she would push Fuqing

to speak up?

Princess Fuqing
has kept this secret from her

for so many years.

The weight of it

must be unbearable.

We cannot

reveal it

to Her Majesty

without her consent.

Indeed.

For now,

the most important thing is

to find

the spy in Changning Palace.

We cannot let them continue

to terrorize the palace.

But Changning Palace

has many palace maids.

We'll need to go through
the palace registry.

From my observations,

I suspect two people.

Who?

Nanny Duo

and Nanny Hua.

These two have spoken disrespectfully

and violated palace rules.

They should have their tongues cut out
and be sent to the Yeting Palace.

Her Majesty has always

governed the six palaces with kindness.

She disapproves of harsh punishments.

Nanny Duo's family

once ran a martial arts academy.

She has some combat skills.

She rarely speaks,

is decisive in action,

and shows no hesitation

when disciplining maids.

Nanny Hua is an orphan.

She is kind

and always wears a smile.

She has never quarreled with anyone.

But Nanny Hua

only handles daily chores.

She has no reason to leave the palace.

On the other hand,

Nanny Duo works directly
for Her Majesty.

She has many opportunities
to come and go.

Not leaving the palace

doesn't mean

there's no way to pass information.

Carrier pigeons can do that.

Is that so?

I noticed scars

on Nanny Hua's fingers.

They look like scratches
from a pigeon's claws.

That makes sense.

Could Nanny Hua

really be the spy?

We must act quickly.

Let's go to Her Majesty at once.

Prince Yan,
you wish to learn etiquette too?

Yes.

Jiang Si grew up
in the Count of Dongping's Mansion.

Her manners
are far more refined than mine.

If she makes no mistakes

at the wedding but I do,

that'd be embarrassing for me.

But I can't stay in the palace

to study these things.

So, I'd like to borrow Nanny Hua

from you.

Nanny Hua?

What are you two up to?

I simply want to learn

proper etiquette.

I'll allow it, then.

Your Majesty, I don't wish to go.

Prince Yan has requested you, so go.

Your Majesty…

Prepare your things and go.

Understood.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Prince Yan.

Can I trust you

and Jiang Si?

Since my return,

you're the only one in the palace

who's shown me kindness.

You are a good child.

So is Jiang Si.

[Prince Yan's Mansion]

Nanny Hua.

We're here. Come out.

You gave plenty of excuses

before leaving the palace.

We've arrived at my mansion.

Stop hiding in the carriage.

Prince Yan, you misunderstand.

It's not that I'm unwilling.

I entered the palace at 13.

I haven't stepped outside

even once.

The world outside has changed.

I fear it is no longer

the place I once knew.

That's what troubles you?

Yes. Your Highness wouldn't understand.

- Your Highness.
- Your Highness.

Wait.

Your Highness,
the flowers in your residence.

They were common in my hometown.

Seeing them again
feels oddly comforting.

It seems Your Highness
has a deep connection

to Lingshui.

Where?

Lingshui?

Miss Jiang.

It's you.

Did you place the Blind Bug

on Princess Fuqing?

Yes, it was me.

How does

a Zhou noble lady like you

know so much

about Nanwu's Blind Bug?

How did you figure it out?

I see.

You have learned

too much.

I have no choice but to deal with you!

[Eternal Joy and Serenity]

Where is Miss Jiang?

She is in the back garden

with Nanny Duo.

Let her go!

I'm fine.

She is the Nanwu spy.

She can save Princess Fuqing.

She may be from Nanwu,

but I've confirmed that she was the one

who placed the bug

causing

Princess Fuqing's blindness.

Which means she has a cure.

What is the cure?

I was only helping Princess Royal

eliminate obstacles.

Nanny Duo.

I am the Saintess.

Do you serve me

or Princess Royal?

You decide.

My respects to you, Saintess.

Please forgive me.

I will obey your orders.

Now tell us

how to remove the bug.

It only requires a few medicinal herbs

from the Imperial Academy of Medicine.

That's all?

Yes.

Good. I'll take you
to fetch them immediately.

The extraction method is simple.

Wrap realgar powder in a blue cloth,

mix it with powdered pangolin scales
and snake gall juice,

dip it in heated liquor,

and repeatedly rub the acupoints
around the eyes.

The Blind Bug won't endure it

and will leave.

Miss Jiang.

Your Highness, I'm about to begin.

Remember this.

No matter how painful it gets,

you must keep your eyes shut

until I tell you to open them.

All right?

OK.

- Mother!
- Fuqing!

Fuqing, bear with it.

I know it hurts.

Hold on.

Fuqing!

Nanny Duo!

Fuqing!

Mother!

Fuqing.

Your Majesty.

Princess Consort Yan has begun

removing the bug.

Father.

Stay strong!

Your Highness, we're almost there!

Nanny Duo, hurry!

Father.

The treatment is underway.

You shouldn't go in.

She's just a young girl.

Why must she endure such pain?

Jin.

The wounds you suffered
at the Southern Frontier.

Did they hurt this much too?

Father.

I am a man.

I do not fear pain.

It's all my fault.

I made you suffer

so much.

The Blind Bug has a will of its own.

It has lived
in Her Highness's eyes for ten years.

It knows

there is no better host than her.

If it's forcibly removed,

it will resist,

causing excruciating pain,
as if it's devouring flesh and bone.

The Blind Bug or Her Highness.

Whoever outlasts the other

will win.

Your Highness, it's almost done!

Fuqing, stay strong!

Mother!

Just a little more!

Your Highness, it's almost out!

Hurt!

It hurts.

One last time!

Your Highness, please hold on,

let's do the last time.

Your Highness, it's almost over!

It's out, Your Highness!

It's out!

Your Highness, don't open your eyes yet.

Here.

Fuqing.

Grand Elder. I have found the Saintess.

Your Highness,

you may open your eyes now.

Fuqing.

Fuqing.

Mother.

Your eyes.

My daughter, you have suffered so much.

At last, you can see again.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Her Highness can see!

Fuqing.

Fuqing.

Can you see me clearly?

Father.

You've aged so much.

I have grown old.

Way to go, Physician Jiang.

Jiang Si. Jin.

You two have rendered great service.

What reward do you wish for?

Thank you, Your Majesty.

This is the first time
I have ever received a reward.

Please allow me some time

to think it over carefully.

Very well.

Let me have another look at you.

[The End of Episode 31]

♪Through endless twists♪

♪In the mundane world♪

♪The breezy wind blows♪

♪The heart grows tender and bitter♪

♪I ask the Sun♪

♪If the light has taken root♪

♪As it prospers♪

♪Our love story writes itself♪

♪We lock eyes
and promise to stay together forever♪

♪After countless challenges,
we are still us♪

♪Our inseparable souls♪

♪Can weather all storms♪

♪We cross paths
and promise to stay together forever♪

♪The tapestry of destiny
is filled with our youth♪

♪Our blissful time together♪

♪Will lead us♪

♪To the sea of stars♪

♪Our destined paths♪

♪The years will hold♪

♪A light shines at the tunnel's end♪

♪Where happy endings will transcend♪

♪We cross paths
and promise to stay together forever♪

♪The tapestry of destiny
is filled with our youth♪

♪Our blissful time together♪

♪Will lead us to what we desire♪

♪We lock eyes
and promise to stay together forever♪

♪Through frost-kissed trails,
and starry space♪

♪Moon-silvered dreams♪

♪On love's embrace♪

♪Hearts bound as one,
through time's soft grace♪

♪Love's tide guides,
beyond our mortal space♪

♪A moment kept with your embrace♪

♪Where blooms have found their place♪