01x28 - Episode 28

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[Episode 28]

[Yuzao Pleasure House]

Si Mu, if you had exposed me later,

I would have believed it was my own story.

I haven't seen you for days.

I just wanted to see
how you would surprise me.

What makes you collect stories here?

I've always been fond of
listening to stories.

Didn't you know?

There are plenty of stories in the Void.

Why do you waste time and energy
listening to the mortals' trivialities?

Those are even stories of resentment.

I love those stories that are vivid
with a life of their own.

Si Mu, you...

You want to be human?

Do you want me to be that?

There's too much work in the Void.

Why did you suddenly come to see me?

Three layers of unknown zones
popped up in the Void Valley.

I accidentally broke the outermost layer.

So I came here to confirm

whether you trapped Bai San Xing
in the Valley.

In that case, I need to work with Jiang Ai
to repair the outermost layer.

We must never let him get away again.

He isn't in there.

That's where I keep
the belongings of the former sovereign

just in memory of him.

If you want to get in there, I'll let you in.

So it's for the memory
of you and your father.

Sorry for the offense.

It doesn't matter.

I put you in charge of all the affairs.

It's good to be cautious.

My Lady, Young Master Xu deeply admires you.

He's here to see you.

Miss He, sorry to bother you.

She is all mine tonight.

Don't mess around. Your father will know.

You stay out of this.

Where's she?

Is she still here?

She doesn't want to see you.

Does she not want to see me?

Or do you not dare to let her see me?

You're a general,
but you act like a lovelorn husband.

How funny.

Try something else.

Provocation won't work on me.

Or...

We can make a bet.

Haven't you always wanted me dead?

Then let's fight.

If I win, you tell me where she is.

If I lose, at least you'll be satisfied.

You're not worthy.

You don't dare?

You have a death wish.

Without spirit power,
you may not be a match for me.

Then I'll give you what you want.

Oh, I forgot.

You can't feel pain.

You saw the 22 graves, didn't you?

Are you so eager to be the 23rd?

Maybe there will be a 24th and a 25th.

No one can truly have her.

Now, she could be sitting in some corner,

mocking your foolish infatuation!

You've been crazy about her
for over 300 years.

So what have you really got?

Young Master Xu?

- Yeah.
- Don't just stand there.

Get him up!

Is that all you've got?

She wouldn't care whether you live or die.

Like I said, you aren't worthy.

My bet paid off.

You keep seeking pleasure.

You're an official.

But you fought for a top beauty!

Who in this city doesn't know

you have feelings for Miss Wang?

Will Duke Pei just let you marry her?

And Fang Xian Ye!

He fights you on everything!

And you ruined your own reputation!

You've disgraced our whole family!

From this day on,

behave yourself and prepare for the wedding.

I'll handle all the other things!

I requested His Majesty to approve
your marriage to the 5th prince.

I don't think your father
will disobey His Majesty.

We'll be family soon.

Just rest easy
and wait to be my daughter-in-law.

Your Grace, the edict hasn't been issued.

Nothing is certain.

I know Duan Xu also wants to marry you.

But his family can't give
any support to your family.

Besides, Duan Xu is very arrogant.

He'll get into trouble sooner or later.

If you marry him,

a sword will be hanging over your head.

If he's caught in trouble,

your family can't stay out of it.

I believe you're clever enough.

You will weigh the pros and cons.

So it's you who have a treaty
with Song Xing Yu.

Song Xing Yu, trying to run away?

Your... Your Lordship.

I can no longer stay in this city.

He... He Si Mu is going to find me.

Don't forget our treaty.

Even if you have the Glazed Pagoda,
I can still find you.

I... I'll give you all the puppet spirits
I've made.

Please let me go.

Let me leave this city.

Otherwise, He Si Mu will k*ll me.

Our great plan is nearly complete.

Once it's complete,
you no longer need to hide.

And I'll double the treasures
I've promised you.

Keep collecting Spirit Aura for me.

I'll handle Her Grace.

During our last meeting,
I left without telling you.

So I came to apologize.

No need to apologize, Mr. Duan.

Mother told me that
you went after some bandits.

State affairs come first.

That's not true.

I just saw my beloved lady.

Do you know the plan of our fathers?

In this city, only a few people
are of marriageable age.

We don't have many choices.

So Miss Wang...

How about you marry me?

Your Lordship, a letter from Consort Yu.

[To Duke Pei]

[Wang and Duan will get married.
Do something.]

Get Fang Ji to me.

Yes.

Great Ancestor, what did I tell you that day?

They're finally in love, aren't they?

Oh, Great Ancestor.

I often think you're more human than I am.

Zi Ji, look.

The plantain's color

doesn't look like something
a spirit who can't see colors would paint.

It's beautiful.

That's because you're lazy,
ignorant, inattentive, and unsuccessful.

But in my opinion, it doesn't matter
whether poor General Duan loves her.

He must marry someone
his clan and Chancellor Du have designated.

What?

You don't think so?

You don't know Duan Xu.

If I did, what should I think?

He's best at pretending to obey.

No one can make him do
anything he doesn't want to do.

And he won't marry anyone he doesn't like.

Something about that girl
must have attracted him.

Or she can help him fulfill his wish.

He won't let himself be mistreated.

I've never seen you so patient and familiar
with a mortal.

I care about him.

But this care is only temporary.

It's even shorter than his fleeting life.

That's too bad.

Duan Xu will have bad luck.

The court is in turmoil.

His marriage may be a bumpy ride.

He'll have to miss the lucky day I picked.

Great Ancestor, will you really not
steal the bridegroom?

Get lost.

Assassin! Protect Mr. Fang!

Something's not right. Don't come out here.

Leave now! Leave!

Who wants me dead?

Obviously my father,
who sees you as a major threat.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Duan Xu,

"Xu" as in supreme martial achievement.

My father, Duan Cheng Zhang, wants you dead.

I read your essays.

They're excellent.

They shouldn't disappear from the world.

You should uphold justice...

and give people a good life
as the sages said.

I've heard weapons are
the tool of evil or virtue.

I'll be the tool of evil.

You'll be the tool of virtue.

What do you say?

So he hates me that much.

You've begun to shine.

You'll just be in more danger.

Shall I get Luo Xian
out of Yuzao Pleasure House

- to protect you for now?
- No way.

The court is in turmoil.

We need her intel from Yuzao Pleasure House.

Oh, I have something to tell you.

The corruption case took a turn.

Sun Chang De of the Imperial Stud
backtracked.

Did he say the 3,000 warhorses
weren't phantoms, but died of plague?

Something worse.

He even said someone threatened
and ordered him to report this case

to frame the Minister of
the Imperial Stud and the Minister of w*r.

I guess Duke Pei ordered him to backtrack.

You and I both know
the corruption case is absolutely true.

But you forged some of the evidence.

If they dig further,
they'll trace it back to you.

Let's take things as they come.

Soon, things will turn around.

Oh, let me introduce someone.

Now?

Right here?

Someone who matters most to me.

Someone I can't let go of...

after trying really hard.

He Si Mu.

Si Mu, can you show my friend
your true form too?

Si Mu, this is my close friend, Fang Xian Ye.

Xian Ye, this is He Si Mu,
Sovereign of Spirits.

- Sovereign?
- Yes.

Why did you call me out?

I didn't give you the right
to summon me for fun.

I want to make a deal.

What conditions?

You come to my wedding.

Si Mu,

I want you to come to my wedding

as part of our deal.

Are you sure you won't use this deal
on something more valuable?

Valuable?

I want you to see me in my wedding gown.

It's once in a lifetime.

Isn't it valuable?

Here, the invitation.

I humbly invite you.

On the 18th day of the sixth month,

the banquet will be served at my place.

I look forward to your presence.

May it bring joy and lead to a blessed union.

Please don't decline.

All right.

I'll go.

Foxy.

Congratulations.

Who is she?

My beloved woman.

Woman?

She isn't even human.

Could she be a spirit?

- You told me she was...
- Fang Ji,

how about you have a child
and I'm his honorary father?

Or... If you don't mind, let me adopt him.

A madman like you should end up alone.

[Yueran Fragrance]

Master Xuan, get me some superb amber.

Master Xuan?

It's you, Miss Duan.

- You are looking for ingredients?
- Yes.

Get me the best amber
for my fragrant powder.

I will make the finest and sweetest powder,

and wear the newest style of clothes
for my brother's wedding.

Make an identical sachet for me.

The ingredients are agarwood, amber,

storax, mint leaves, bletilla, and benzoin.

All right.

Miss Duan, please wait a minute.

Why do you stare at me?

I think your sachet smells very good.

Did you blend the fragrance yourself?

What's its name?

Duan Shun Xi.

It's done, Miss.

Hey, wait.

It doesn't smell right.

The bletilla is missing.

Miss Duan.

Sorry, Miss. I'll add it now.

Thank you.

Maybe she's someone who adores my brother.

Master Xuan.

You don't look very well today.

Take care of yourself.

Young Master Xu's wedding
is a grand event in town.

You must be working hard on it.

Take care of yourself too.

Thank you.

Bi Qing.

That lady somehow got to know
your aromatic ingredients.

Then she had the identical fragrance.

It will make her think of you.

Come on, Xu.

Your marriage will break
the hearts of many young ladies in town.

Handsome disaster.

Are you saying an ingredient was missing,

and she didn't realize?

Yes. Strange, isn't it?

How lovely.

Hey, Xu.

You're getting married.

You must not find other girls lovely.

Xu, didn't you say you loved someone?

Are you giving up on her?

Look, Xu.

This is my new sachet.

Smell it.

What do you think?

Mimosa flower.

Eupatorium.

Fleeceflower vine.

Magnolia flower bud.

Agastache.

That's all?

Yes.

Two more.

Fennel and lily.

Well, mistakes happen.

I can't smell it all.

So this is the price
of exchanging the senses.

I'm getting old, anyway.

Jing Yuan, I'm afraid I'll often
make mistakes in this game.

You're still young.

Don't say that.

Age always weakens the senses.

That's a natural rule.

[Lotusborn Pavilion]

Great Ancestor?

Great Ancestor, where have you been?

I bought a sachet.

You can't smell anything.

Why do you need a sachet?

I can't smell.

But I like it when this scent is on me.

Any problem?

No, no.

What kind of gifts do mortals give
for a wedding?

It depends on whose wedding it is.

You won't give Duan Xu a gift, will you?

He invited me to his wedding.

I can't go without a gift.

Come on, Great Ancestor.

You always hate going
to weddings or funerals.

You didn't even attend
the wedding or funeral of my parents.

You really favor him and prioritize love.

He's different.

It's his condition for exchanging the senses.

I've realized you're tolerant of him
for no reason.

This is just a deal.

I happened to prepare a big gift for him.

The horse administration case
is being investigated.

The key witness backtracked,

accusing Duan Xu of forging some evidence
to attack the two cities.

Duke Pei's men are keeping an eye
on this case.

I guess they'll probably
give him more trouble.

And I...

What I'm working on
can do Duan Xu a big favor.

This is your gift.

What should I give him?

You've been getting along with him
for so long.

Don't you know what he likes?

Come on, Great Ancestor.

When you gave gifts, you used to be decisive.

Why are you so cautious now?

You still have some days.

It's hard to prepare a gift
that brings real joy.

That's right.

Farewell.

The Fire Star is off track.

A lucky day is coming.

Young Master Xu,
you're here to see the top beauty?

Unfortunately, she was bored with stories
and then left this place.

I'm here for Luo Xian.

But Young Master,
Luo Xian is receiving an important guest.

She can't see you now.

Mr. Duan.

Mr. Duan.

Luo Xian, Mr. Duan...

I must see Luo Xian today.

Mr. Fang, do you mind?

Don't be angry, gentlemen.

Sharing music is also a pleasure.

I'd like to play music and sing for you.

[Wang Jin,
Vice Minister of the Judicial Review]

What a nice day today.

The top three scholars
of the same imperial exam are all here.

Shall we reel in the net?

I've prepared the net and had it in place.

I've heated the stove with the ingredients.

We're waiting for you.

The fish is in the net.

We'll close the net and eat the fish.

To Great Liang.

To the people in the 17 Prefectures.

[Lotusborn Pavilion]

- Prophet.
- Prophet.

Hey, destined one.

Won't you return the umbrella?

Give this umbrella to the Prophet.

Tell him Duan Shun Xi came by.

The destined one must return
the Red Lotus Umbrella himself.

This way, please.

This place is impressive.

It takes a lot of trouble to see you.

One must let go of his worries
before he finds peace in himself.

Every step here will erase a lie.

There are white lotuses in the front pond,

and red lotuses in the hidden inner pond.

This pavilion divides this place
just like dividing one's heart.

One side is full of peace
while the other is full of heat.

But you've never believed in gods.

Sorry to have you come
to my Lotusborn Pavilion.

Since you're here,
ask me what has confused you.

For example, what's the relationship
between He Si Mu and me?

Since you know what I want
and you're prepared,

tell me about it.

You should know He Si Mu
had four family members.

Her parents, her aunt, and her uncle.

I am the 20th generation
of her aunt and uncle.

In private, I call her Great Ancestor.

My parents died young.

When I was little,
she took care of me for a while.

She watched me grow up.

Actually, I invited you here

because I prepared a gift for your wedding.

Zi Ji.

In the fifth month,
spring ends and peonies fall.

Everyone knows Consort Yu loves peonies most.

Are you saying the 5th prince...

I heard you have a photographic memory.

So you don't need it again.

Thank you for your help.

Is this your gift?

- Or...
- Great Ancestor never cares about politics.

I'm the one who prepared this.

But we're strangers.

Why do you help me?

I don't mean to help you.

When I was little,

I secretly found a journal of Great Ancestor.

The one in that journal was totally different
from what she is now.

The young girl named He Si Mu

was arrogant and spoiled.

Her mother said red suited her best.

So she made over a dozen red robes.

She actually couldn't see colors.

But she said she loved them.

The journal was thick.

It recorded small daily routines.

About friends, about families,
and about partners.

One page said,

"Father died.
I'd return to the Spirit World."

Then nothing more was recorded.

I used to think Great Ancestor was weird.

But I couldn't tell what was weird about her.

After reading that, I suddenly realized

that time had long stopped for her.

It stopped 300 years ago
when her father passed away.

She still wears her favorite clothes

and does things her family members
taught her and expected her to do.

She's becoming unfamiliar
with this changing world.

She's angry and frustrated.

Just like the journal that stopped abruptly.

When the last two lines were written...

She no longer needed to be understood.

She only needed to be feared.

She buried those she valued in the journal
and froze everything in time.

Over the past 300 years,

no one has entered her world.

[Sovereign's Hall]

Mr. Duan, I don't care whether
you're her spell bearer or whatever,

I want you to get her frozen time
to move again.

This is why I'm helping you.

Thank you, Prophet.

In that case,

I have another favor to ask.

What is it?

Her Grace has a pearl.

She and I exchange senses via the Pearl.

Do you know about that?

I know it very well.

I want you to give me a blessed flower.