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♫ Time flies in the blink of an eye. A moment passes, another lasts ♫

♫ My love has become tangled without anyone knowing ♫

♫ The enchanting brocade was woven, much like our intertwined destiny ♫

♫ My yearning has become my burden ♫

♫ I'm willing to turn into a monolith that gazes upon the edge of the world ♫

♫ Your name is etched into my heart ♫

♫ Like the silk from the chrysalis of a reborn butterfly ♫

♫ Our fates will forever remain entangled ♫

♫ I'm willing to turn into a monolith that gazes upon the edge of the world ♫

♫ Your name is etched into my heart ♫

♫ Like the silk from the chrysalis of a reborn butterfly ♫

♫ Our fates will forever remain entangled ♫

♫ Our fates will forever remain entangled ♫

[The Eternal Love 3]

[Episode 24]

How dare you? How dare you disrespect me with such words?

[Her Majesty's Grace]

My loyalty to Your Majesty and Dongyue will never waver.

I would never write anything to humiliate Your Majesty.

You still refuse to admit your crime. Official Chen.

Yes.

Read it for her. She should know what she has written.

Yes.

The people must follow and they must stay ignorant.

The nation should be clouded by folly.

There should only be a handful who are knowledgeable.

There is no way Cheng Cheng would write such a thing.

Based on Her Highness's opinion, the people must follow whatever path the government set for them,

yet they should not know the reason.

Her Highness even hopes that the nation is full of fools and the scholars should dwindle in number.

Better virtues, finances, and knowledge for the people.

Such is the motto Her Majesty rules Dongyue with.

Her Highness disobeyed the imperial order and encouraged policies that would instill folly.

That's not true.

There shouldn't be any errors or issues with the files I marked.

Should Her Majesty ask, follow the text and interpret it the simplest way.

Such words did come from me,

but Official Chen took them wrongly.

May I have the permission to use the brush?

Official Chen.

The black dots are where the sentences pause.

Please read it again.

"Should the people be able, we should allow them freedom.

Should the people not be able, we should show them guidance.

May this nation be cleansed of foolishness, may scholars and erudite fill every household."

What I meant was, if the people have wisdom and knowledge,

so we should allow them freedom.

For those without such qualities, we should guide them.

I hope that Dongyue is a country free of foolishness.

May scholars and erudite be a common sight.

So this is what Her Highness meant.

The dots make things much more straightforward.

The dots I used are called punctuation. There are many forms and functions.

Today, I simply showed one of them.

When you write, you should be cautious with wording.

Ambiguity should be avoided.

Not all people who read are smart to interpret the meaning

as you just did.

Your Majesty is right.

Normal articles do not have any marking to indicate the pauses.

Should the military files have any ambiguity, the consequences can be severe.

Your Highness should employ cautions while writing.

Yes. I will keep Your Majesty's lesson in mind.

Your Majesty.

I am quite interested in those markings Her Highness showed us.

If some symbols are capable of pointing out the correct structures of sentences,

it would help to prevent misinterpretations.

Its risk will be greatly reduced.

May I suggest for Her Highness

to implement this marking system for our civil officials?

I object. These markings make the pages look congested.

Furthermore, the problem with ambiguity can be avoided by using better wording.

Ambiguity is usually noticeable only by the readers.

The person who writes might never notice it.

These markings are simple and clear.

Official Chen, you should learn to accept new things in life.

Official Sun's suggestion seems viable.

Starting tomorrow,

Princess Tan'er will teach all the civil officials the usage of these symbols.

We shall observe its effectiveness in the palace.

Whether it should be used widely in the nation, the result of this trial will decide it.

Yes. I accept the order.

I always write with vigilance.

This line was clearly added by someone who copied my handwriting.

The memorials will be sent to Her Majesty every morning

by someone working for the palace.

Someone must have intercepted it.

Such scheme...There is no doubt about it.

This must be the doing of Qu Mei'er.

Just ignore her.

You should be ready for tomorrow's work.

[Jingyi Pavilion]

Punctuation is used in writing

to indicate sentence structures and intonations.

Normally, when we read, we interpret the sentences

with our feelings and particles.

By that, I mean, using "Zhi Hu Zhe Ye" [*Four grammatical particles of Classical Chinese] to break the sentences.

But doing so often causes ambiguity.

That will lead to misinterpretation of an article.

The exclamation mark is often used to indicate strong feelings.

For example, "They are cutting my pay for the next year as punishment!"

The sentence...must end with the exclamation mark.

The question mark, as its name implies, is used at the end of a question.

For example, "What?" "Why are you cutting my pay for the next year as punishment?"

The sentence must end with a question mark.

The ellipsis is sometimes used to imply there are many examples.

Sometimes, it's used to indicate continuous pausing of a sentence

or to express frustrations.

For example, "Come on..." "They cut my pay for a whole year again..."

At the end of these two sentences, we must use the ellipsis.

Is that clear now?

Well said.

Your work was too sloppy. You ended up benefiting Qu Tan'er.

She only invented the shift work and punctuation systems.

Official Sun used this achievement to recommend Qu Tan'er as the heir apparent.

It was my mistake.

But there are rumors in the palace about Her Majesty's health deteriorating.

The air in the court is stifled with unease.

Her Majesty has been on the throne for over a decade.

She has no spouse or heir apparent.

However, Her Majesty's intention isn't clear yet.

Your Highness still has a 50-50 chance of winning.

Official Chen.

You and your colleagues are always cautious and discreet.

I'm glad to see that.

But desperate times call for actual actions.

If Qu Tan'er became the next Crown Princess,

you would be the first to face her wrath.

Yes.

I have no intention to be the heir apparent.

I don't have any ambition.

I just want to enjoy love.

I just want to be with you every day of my life.

Of course you have your ambition.

Your achievements since you became a princess

had already outmatched mine of the same time.

I can only fool around.

If I was to be given real responsibility,

there would be no way I could ever handle it.

Not only that.

Having more power also means you have more resources

to protect those you love.

Not to mention the secret of the Soul-guarding Bead,

Soul-parting Flute, and the Red Star of Demise

are still in the empress's hands.

We cannot give up on any opportunity to get a step closer to them.

But Her Majesty never made any stance.

Only my fan Official Sun is rooting for me.

Don't forget.

I am your fan too.

Spare me your fancy words.

However, Her Majesty was seriously ill

and used your blood

to unlock the Soul-guarding Bead's power as a means to treat her condition.

If she falls sick again,

the disaster at the Altar of Souls might repeat itself.

In that case,

it's likely she will appoint a crown princess.

And the perfect candidate will be you.

But... if we want to return to the original Dongyue,

we must get close to her.

When we get too close to her, our lives will be in danger.

What do we do now?

This matter is beyond our capability to change anything.

However, whatever may come to pass,

I will keep you safe.

But... if I became Crown Princess of Dongyue,

I would have to work overtime every day.

I wouldn't have time to spend with you.

If it's a love life you want,

you can have it now.

Right.

Go to a place with me.

Where?

You'll know when you're there.

I will play the song.

As for the flirting, you're the expert.

I love you.

I love you.

I love you.

Is there any song that is more mesmerizing, mystical,

and entrancing?

I do know a song.

It's been a while since I last played it.

It's been so long

since we had a quiet date without any distractions.

Then make the world even quieter.

Pretend there are only the two of us in this world.

What did you say?

Mo Lian Cheng knows how to play Love's Reflection.

This is an exclusive song in the Xuanling Continent.

It was also...

the same song he once played for me.

Where is the Soul-parting Flute?

Play it for me.

I shall address you as Young Master Mo, like I did in the past.

What do you think?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Judging by Your Majesty's words,

this man must be extraordinary.

He must be from a family of erudite.

He was a healer.

It is him.

It must be him.

Mo Lian Cheng...

He really is my dear Young Master Lian Cheng!

He may not recognize me,

but I am always her Xiang Tan!

Do you really not remember me?

Your Majesty.

I can only wish

to share this pain with you.

With my health going downhill,

my power and duty are only a burden to me.

Official Sun was right.

It is time for Qu Tan'er to succeed me.

Your Majesty's rule is in its zenith.

The people of Dongyue still need you.

All I want...

before this body perishes...

is to reunite with Lian Cheng as who I was.

Your Majesty.

I understand your endless longing for Master Lian Cheng.

But Mo Lian Cheng might now...

Insolence!

Are you calling me a fool?

I wouldn't dare.

I trust my feelings.

It must be him.

Qu Tan'er's investiture is tomorrow.

I lost.

Do you regret marrying me?

There is no winner in this matter.

You gave me the only vacancy in your heart.

I will always be grateful for that.

Yan Chen, we still have a chance.

I will send some assassins.

Before the investiture, there is still a chance to change our fate.

You must not do so.

You couldn't watch her die.

Your Highness will surely be suspected.

Doing so will ruin your future.

Mei'er.

Are you sure...

Her Majesty

is handing over the throne?

As decreed by Her Majesty, Second Princess Qu Tan'er

has displayed outstanding character and wisdom.

Hence, the will of Heaven must be followed, and the people must be convinced.

She will be the next Crown Princess and granted the East Palace.

The end.

It's been yet another long day.

I'm so tired.

If you're tired, let me help you get changed.

You should rest early.

The East Palace, the title of Crown Princess, I...

I couldn't even dream that I would have these to my name.

I think you are enjoying it.

You aren't a crown prince.

Yes.

I... should help Crown Princess get changed, so she could rest early.

But the bed here isn't as soft and big as those from the Snow Court.

This is bad.

The yard is not pleasant either.

It's so empty.

The Snow Court looked so much better.

This is bad.

Even the incense isn't as good as those in the Snow Court.

This place doesn't feel like a home.

Everything is bad!

This place isn't a top-of-the-line mansion.

The houses I sold in the past were much better.

This may be private property, but its value is stale and it doesn't provide the best experience.

But you still have me here.

Are you saying I was better when I was in the Snow Court?

Is everything about me bad too?

Of course not.

You are the only thing that is good in here.

So you should stop getting upset.

As long as we are together, any place can be our home.

I will always be with you.

Don't bring that up now!

It gets on my nerve.

Tomorrow, I must start learning how to mark the memorials in the royal study.

You will be teaching the consorts of harem how to play the zither.

Think, think about it.

They are separating us by force.

Had I known sooner, I wouldn't come here.

Now that we are in the palace, there must be a reason for it.

Besides, the sooner we find out what she wants, the sooner we can be ready.

It might be a blessing for us to move into the palace.

It might be a great chance.

You call this a blessing?

Why did we even come here?

To return to our universe and reunite with Yu'er.

Yes.

The Altar of Souls and Soul-guarding Bead are both inside the palace.

Therefore, our ticket home is also in the palace.

You have a point.

In that case, we will make the best of this blessing in disguise.

So... You should go to bed now.

You don't want to get sleepy while working tomorrow.

Aren't you going to sleep?

There are some matters to tend to.

I want to sneak out at night.

No, you don't want to!

This is our first day here. How could you leave me here all by myself?

Don't forget.

What is the other thing that we need in order to go home?

The Red Star of Demise?

Liu Bai Shui once mentioned that he is an expert in astrology.

But he is also a fraud.

Even if he was, he must have come into our life for some reason.

It wouldn't hurt to ask him.

I will go with you then.

No.

You are now inside the palace.

I can go on my own.

But if I had to take you with me, it would be more than challenging.

Fine.

Make sure you come back early then.

If I don't see you when I wake up tomorrow, I will be very upset.

Don't worry.

Make sure you come back early.

Why are you sighing, Senior?

You're the Prince Consort!

Have you come at this hour to acquire my help?

You once told us you are a master of astrology.

Of course.

I may be good for nothing, but when it comes to astrology, I'm the right guy for you.

Let me put it this way.

I've loved astrology since I was a kid.

I observe the sky whether it's day or night.

After decades of squinting, my eyes became smaller.

But my knowledge and skills have become impeccable.

My prediction is more accurate than what the Bureau of Celestial Forecast has to show.

Just now, you were observing the stars.

But why were you sighing?

The stars show a bad omen.

What is it?

The Red Star of Demise might show itself again.

When will it show up?

Where?

Prince Consort, why you so excited?

I apologize.

This omen is important to me.

It concerns my chances of reuniting with my family and my odds of making the world normal again.

Senior, I need you to calculate the time and location of the Red Star of Demise's appearance.

Don't be so formal with me.

Don't stand on ceremony.

Mother! Mother!

My mother!

Did you hear that?

Someone believes me!

I finally have someone who believes me!

So, do you agree to help me?

Yes, certainly.

There is a saying, "A true man can die for those who know the worth of him."

Don't worry, I will do my best to help you.

Wait here, please.

Wait here.

Yes, it's in here!

All right.

Come here!

Prince Consort, over here.

Sorry.

Prince Consort.

I, Liu Bai Shui, have many talents.

I thought my talents would never see the light of days, just like this thing.

But today,

someone finally has use of me.

Stars in the night sky, thank you!

Based on the orbits of Saturn and Mars, the Red Star of Demise will come to pass soon enough.

But I can't be too sure about the timing.

It might be anywhere between two weeks to two months.

What about the location?

Prince Consort, come with me.

Come.

Mars invades the constellation.

The closest location to see it would be north of the imperial palace.

The palace?

Yes. I can't be very precise, but I am certain about the general direction.

What's wrong?

A star has fallen from the Dipper.

The Dipper indicates troubles in marriage and challenges in undertakings.

But with a falling meteor, I'm afraid someone's life is in grave danger.

Are you still awake?

I can't fall asleep without you.

Holding your clothing didn't work.

I felt so worried and scared.

What's wrong?

Did Liu Bai Shui tell you something?

Did something bad happen?

I feel so anxious.

You... should stop being so paranoid.

I have good news for you.

About two weeks from now, we might... be reunited with our son.

Really?

Are you sure you weren't fooled by that old fraud's tricks?

No.

He really is an expert in astrology.

Before I went over there, he had already foreseen that the Red Star of Demise is going to appear.

What should we do next?

Two weeks...

Two weeks from now, we can see Yu'er again!

You sound overjoyed when you say your son's name.

Of course.

He holds the top spot in my heart, right above you.

Tell me.

What do we need to do now?

Calm down.

We must not alert the enemy.

We need to get our hands on the Soul-guarding Bead and the Soul-parting Flute as a precaution.

One more thing. Be wary of Her Majesty.

I have a feeling this is too good to be a coincidence.

She has the Soul-guarding Bead, but she also looks exactly like you.

I think... she might be...

What about her?

It's nothing.

Go to sleep.

You need to save up your strength.

Then we can improvise in time.

I'll do nothing

but hoping to see our son sooner.

I miss him so much.

Prince Consort, this way, please.

I, Mo Lian Cheng, has been ordered by Her Majesty to give a music lesson.

Before I start, I first need to know your proficiency with the instrument, so...

I know this melody. It sounds like Love's Reflection.

The only person who knows this song besides Tan'er is none other than her.

It was just a few notes.

Is this a coincidence?

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♫ This longing, this pining ♫

♫ In this lonely city ♫

♫ Oh, to live a life unrestrained ♫

♫ Someone sighs as they look back to the past ♫

♫ A flower shower enchants the four seasons ♫

♫ As the seasons pass by, I am reminded of ♫

♫ The love that once occupied my heart ♫

♫ Who had loved and who had fallen ♫

♫ If you were to join me in this play ♫

♫ From now to the unknown future ♫

♫ We shall not part, no matter what hardships we must face ♫

♫ To love only you so deeply that I forget myself ♫

♫ To wish only for you never to leave my side ♫

♫ I will find you even if I have to travel across the sea of time ♫

♫ We leave our steps behind in the trail of time ♫

♫ Forever and ever, never to part ♫

♫ If you were to join me in this play ♫

♫ From now to the unknown future ♫

♫ We shall not part, no matter what hardships we must face ♫

♫ To love only you so deeply that I forget myself ♫

♫ To wish only for you never to leave my side ♫

♫ I will find you even if I have to travel across the sea of time ♫f

♫ We leave our steps behind in the trail of time ♫

♫ Forever and ever, never to part ♫