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[Love of Petals]

[Episode 5]

Where's the wine?

[Tianxiang House]

Sir, you're quite handsome.

Take your time and enjoy yourself.

[Sun's Mansion]

It's already the second day.

Why isn't the Black-jointed Grass showing any improvement?

Come on, Little Black, you need to work harder.

How could it have disappeared?

I've finally found

the source of the scent.

What a sweet fragrance.

I wonder what kind of spiritual treasure or elixir

has been cultivated within this little girl.

If my master were to drink her blood,

would he be able to achieve the full-body sarira?

What's going on?

Master.

Why are you here?

Master, why do I feel so dizzy?

What... what just happened to me?

Did I get too tired

from planting flowers

and pass out?

She probably has no idea

that she almost died just now.

That demon must have sensed

the Flower Spirit within her

and mistakenly thought that draining her blood

would let her seize its power.

Master.

Master.

Master.

What's wrong with you?

What's on your mind?

An innocent man harbors guilt

simply for possessing a treasure.

What do you think happens to someone

who carries a priceless gem

but lacks the strength to protect it?

What do you mean?

If I suppress the Flower Spirit's aura,

she won't draw any attention.

That way, she might just survive.

Master,

what are you doing to me?

I'm making sure you don't die too soon.

D-Die?

He just doesn't want me to collapse from overworking in the garden.

It's done.

My sunshade.

Zisu.

Hurry, bring me

my secret formula.

My Lady,

other people collect antiques and paintings,

but you

spend all day collecting natural fertilizers.

You don't understand.

This stuff is precious.

Natural fertilizer has the best nutrients.

Its roots are damaged now,

so it needs these nutrients more than ever.

It has to absorb them well.

Can you help me check on my sunshade?

Doesn't she have the Flower Spirit?

Why don't you teach her how to channel its power

to revive the Black-jointed Grass?

All things follow their destined path.

It's not my place to interfere in mortal affairs.

Without the Flower Spirit,

even if you wanted to help, you might not be able to.

It's raining?

Look at you.

Miss Gu worked so hard this morning

to gather dew for you,

and now you're just wasting it on my face.

Oops, I spoke too much.

No worries.

If she dies because of this,

won't the Flower Spirit return?

Don't tell me it'll just disappear instead.

Tomorrow is the last day.

You have to recover quickly.

Otherwise, what should we do?

Little Black,

you must absorb the spiritual energy here.

Work hard,

and try to heal as soon as possible, okay?

How about I give you

some advice?

Master.

Do you have a solution now?

I can conjure a fake one for you

to pass off as real,

so you don't have to bother saving it.

Master.

This method may temporarily resolve the crisis,

but if discovered, it will still expose us.

Now it still has a chance to survive.

There's still time to save it.

If we give up now,

there will be no hope left.

Master,

no matter what, I won't give up on it.

Alright.

It's rare to see you

show such compassion for plants.

Then, as your master, I will teach you a mind technique.

If you master it,

you will be able to harness the Flower...

Harness the power within you

to revive the Black-jointed Grass.

Wait a moment.

I offer the power of my heart chakra

to nourish its roots and leaves

and awaken its vitality...

Vitality...

Vitality...

Vitality!

Without the Flower Spirit,

why is my magic also failing?

Master,

you've been casting spells for a while,

but it doesn't seem to be changing at all.

I can no longer use my heart chakra's power,

but you can.

I can?

Come here.

Put down the Black-jointed Grass.

Follow my lead.

♫How can we predict the separation and reunion?♫

Do it carefully

and observe closely.

♫I'm obsessed with you in every life♫

Keep your fingers straight.

Again.

♫Do you miss me?♫

Hand gestures are important,

but what matters most is the mind technique.

♫How do you see through the means of fate?♫

♫The mortal world is our chess board and we have some regrets♫

I'll demonstrate it for you once.

Alright.

♫Longings are blooming all over the lake again♫

♫Time can solve all problems♫

♫But it just stands by♫

♫I'm willing to use all my courage♫

Use the power of your heart chakra.

Got it.

Try it once.

♫For the happiness of the next life♫

I offer the power of my heart chakra

♫For you♫

to nourish its roots and leaves

♫I'm willing to keep searching with joy and sorrow♫

and awaken its vitality.

♫With you♫

Do it toward the Black-jointed Grass.

♫It's never too late as long as we are together♫

♫In dreams, fleeting as flowers, may we turn and look back♫

I offer the power of my heart chakra

♫Spring returns, and our reunion shining bright at last♫

to nourish its roots and leaves

♫A path home, paved with petals so grand♫

and awaken its vitality.

Am I doing it right, Master?

♫I know you're waiting on the other end♫

Keep practicing.

♫Just as I have wished♫

Thank you, Master.

♫For you♫

♫I'm willing to keep searching with joy and sorrow♫

♫With you♫

♫It's never too late as long as we are together♫

This is exactly what Master taught me.

I offer the power of my heart chakra

♫In dreams, fleeting as flowers, may we turn and look back♫

to nourish its roots and leaves

and awaken its vitality.

♫Spring returns, and our reunion shining bright at last♫

♫A path home, paved with petals so grand♫

♫I know you're waiting on the other end♫

♫Just as I have wished♫

To nourish its...

♫Just as I have wished♫

My Lady!

My Lady!

My Lady!

What's the matter?

My Lady.

The Black-jointed Grass...

What's wrong with the Black-jointed Grass?

The Black-jointed Grass's

broken...

Its broken branch is sprouting.

Its broken branch is sprouting?

We did it?

Let's hurry and go see it!

Where's Little Black?

Quick, let's go!

My Lady! Your shoes!

You haven't put on your shoes yet!

My Lady, please slow down.

Little Black.

Slow down.

Watch your feet.

Little Black. It has really sprouted!

Yes, My Lady, you really brought it back to life.

I'll go share this great news

with the Lord and Madam.

Remember to put on your shoes.

Little Black.

Master.

Master.

Master.

I brought it back to life.

Master.

I saw it.

Now put on your shoes.

[Also known as Dendrobium officinale, it is mild and balanced in nature, treating internal injuries, relieving joint pain, lowering rebellious Qi, nourishing the five organs, alleviating fatigue and weakness, strengthening vitality, and fortifying the stomach and intestines with prolonged use]

[Black-jointed Grass]

You've finally sprouted.

Let me prepare some more nutrient solution for you.

What is Master doing?

Why are you staring at me?

Master, why did you suddenly appear?

I...

I didn't...

What's wrong?

You summoned me here.

It must have been you.

Tell me.

What method did you use to summon me?

I didn't do anything.

It wasn't me.

Could it have been a coincidence?

Master,

can you do me a favor?

Say it.

I want to go outside.

Right now, you are still under punishment.

The Sun's Mansion is heavily guarded.

How do you plan to leave?

That's why I need your help, Master.

Master, please wait for me a moment.

I'm all prepared.

Let me carry my pack basket.

And with this,

no one will be able to see me.

Master,

I'm ready.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Fine.

Let's see

what exactly you're up to.

As expected of you, Master.

♫The swallows bring a misty March rain♫

♫Yet your gentle smile clears the clouds away♫

Wild Chrysanthemum Care Guide:

They love sunlight,

♫The drifting fish vanish beneath the waves♫

dislike cold and damp conditions,

and thrive in warm, humid climates.

♫As your touch stirs ripples in my heart♫

♫The bees and butterflies are lost in your fragrance♫

Orchids thrive in the morning sun

but dislike the afternoon sun.

If the environment is too shady,

♫And I pluck a jasmine branch to place in your hair♫

they will grow too leafy

and won't bloom well.

So this so-called Floral Thief

♫The moon sneaks into your eyes♫

isn't actually stealing flowers

but protecting them.

♫And I just want to sketch the silhouette of your profile♫

Master, please wait for me a little longer.

There's one more pot up there.

♫This unintentional encounter is a written deed to unveil the destiny♫

♫I am waiting for the wind at the dike, also waiting for you♫

Why are you so eager to return these flowers?

♫I play the zither only for you, my heart like the lingering sound on the strings♫

When the Black-jointed Grass was stolen,

the entire Pingcheng fell into panic.

♫I am also reluctant to leave you♫

So I thought, if ordinary people lost their flowers,

♫You effortlessly shatter the world's beauty♫

they would feel anxious too.

Before, I was only focused on saving dying plants

and forgot to consider others' feelings.

♫Your eyes hold endless tenderness♫

This experience

has been a valuable lesson for me.

♫I write only for you, thoughts folded into a letter♫

A noble person

should save flowers with honor and integrity.

♫The prologue begins with love at first sight♫

Your growth

has taken a toll on me, both mentally and physically.

Shouldn't you repay me somehow?

Master,

what kind of repayment do you want?

Come take a look!

Finest treasures!

Rare and precious treasures!

All kinds of jade, right over here!

Of course, I want

the most expensive treasure in your entire city.

Master,

let's pick another one.

This is too expensive.

As the saying goes, fine gold and beautiful jade are treasures worth a city.

With the aid of top-quality jade,

transferring my spiritual energy to you

will be much easier.

Can you pick something else, please?

If you keep refusing,

I'll reveal your identity

as the Floral Thief.

Go pay the bill.

Sir,

how much is it?

Go pay the bill.

Zisu.

My Lady.

Zisu.

My Lady.

Here, take it.

My Lady, you're back.

D-Don't drop it.

Oh, my arms,

my legs,

and my money!

Feeling tired, aren't you?

My master from the Immortal Realm

truly comes and goes without a trace.

My master is actually a flower

that burns through money.

Look, look at this.

He spent way too much.

My purse took a serious hit.

Oh, my money...

Hurry!

Gu Qingcheng!

Ma'am.

Look at what you've done!

I...

What are you hiding?

Nothing.

I was so bored

that I...

I ended up storing some...

Just... just some useless things.

This is a jade pendant from Gemstone Pavilion,

and you call it useless?

Well, Gu Qingcheng.

You dared to sneak out of the mansion without permission.

No wonder the Black-jointed Grass died!

What?

Gu Qingcheng,

look what you've done.

Didn't you say you could bring it back to life?

How did it end up like this?

I have no idea.

Dear,

Madam,

look at this.

It's all your fault for spoiling her.

She really acts like

she's the young lady of this household.

She only cares about spending money and enjoying herself,

not about the survival of the Sun Family.

Qingcheng,

what exactly happened?

Father,

I did revive

this Black-jointed Grass yesterday.

I don't know

how it ended up like this today.

Dear.

Dear.

Well...

Fortunately, Pingkang hasn't married her yet.

Strictly speaking,

she isn't even a member of the Sun Family.

She's just someone you took in

out of goodwill.

Why don't we plead with the Princess

to punish only her

and spare the rest of our household?

Dear.

That's right.

My Lord, please plead with the Princess for mercy.

Let Miss Gu bear the consequences alone.

I don't want to die,

My Lord.

I don't want to die,

Dear.

My Lord,

My Lady.

I still have an eighty-year-old mother at home.

I can't die!

Dear, you must think this through carefully.

Enough, stop making a fuss.

Please, don't be like this.

Please, don't be like this.

I didn't steal the Black-jointed Grass either.

I really don't know why this happened.

Dear, you must think about this very carefully.

Silence!

This concerns the entire Sun Family.

It's all your fault. You bring misfortune to your parents.

The Sun Family taking you in is already

a great act of kindness from the Lord.

Lyu Gengyun.

You have half-demon lineage.

Being granted the chance to attend the Immortal Assembly

was already a mercy from the Heavenly Emperor.

To advance your immortal cultivation,

you stole the Black-jointed Grass.

It wasn't me.

The Young Lady didn't do that.

To win the Immortal Assembly,

Lyu Gengyun resorted to demonic arts,

ravaged the Flower Goddess Realm,

and harmed his fellow disciples.

You were the ones who started the trouble first.

[Envoy of the Heavenly Realm, Immortal Qingluan]

Lyu Gengyun only fought back in self-defense.

Don't think that just because you're close to Lyu Gengyun,

you can cover up his crimes.

Enough!

Against the likes of you,

I don't even need to use my demonic power.

I appeal to Your Majesty for justice.

Please revoke Lyu Gengyun's qualification for the Immortal Assembly.

I appeal to Your Majesty for justice.

Please revoke Lyu Gengyun's qualification for the Immortal Assembly.

I appeal to Your Majesty for justice.

Please revoke Lyu Gengyun's qualification for the Immortal Assembly.

Lyu Gengyun,

do you have anything to say?

You so-called immortals of the Heavenly Realm

are nothing but deceivers,

scheming in the shadows.

Do not stand out.

As the Heavenly Emperor,

not only do you fail to uphold justice,

but you also aid the wicked

and shield the corrupt.

Lyu Gengyun.

If it weren't for Immortal Yuxiao,

who granted you another chance

out of respect for your mother,

[Immortal Yuxiao]

you wouldn't even have the opportunity to stand here.

Don't mention my mother.

Instead of restraining your demonic power,

you dare to act out in front of the Heavenly Emperor?

Guards!

Seize him!

Lyu Gengyun, how dare you

defy the Heavenly Realm?

[Heavenly Emperor]

Aren't you afraid I'll sever your immortal root

and banish you from the Heavenly Realm?

This immortal root?

I don't need it anyway!

It really wasn't me.

Dear.

Please, make a decision for us, Dear.

Why are you all making such a racket?

Dear.

Dear.

Sir.

Ha!

So you did lie to me.

Take them to the courthouse.

Sir.

Please have mercy, sir.

Sir.

Qingcheng.

This all started because of me.

This has nothing to do with anyone else in the Sun household.

If you must arrest someone, take me alone.

Since you, young lady,

are so willing to take responsibility,

we'll arrest you first.

-Yes. -Yes.

Dear!

My Lady!

Release the Young Lady!

Gu Qingcheng.

Let go of the Young Lady!

Sir, please show mercy!

Wait a moment.

What more do you have to say?

Sir,

the Black-jointed Grass has only temporarily withered.

It can be brought back from the brink of death.

Please, just give me one more chance.

I swear I can revive it.

Alright.

Let's see what other tricks you have.

I'll be right back.

Qingcheng.

What is she doing?

Qingcheng, this...

Does she really have a solution?

The Young Lady surely has a way.

Dear, this...

Master.

It clearly revived yesterday.

The Black-jointed Grass became ill again

because the power you used wasn't strong

or stable enough.

What should I do?

Try again using the mind technique I taught you.

It's still not working.

Don't panic.

I'll guide you through it.

What is Qingcheng doing?

Dear, look.

What should we do?

Dear.

Has she gone mad?

Shut up.

The Young Lady has her own way of doing things.

You don't understand.

Focus your mind and take your time.

Try it on your own.

Alright.

I offer the power of my heart chakra...

Little Black,

you need to work hard, okay?

To nourish its roots and leaves...

Little Black, you must absorb the spiritual energy well.

And awaken its

vitality.

Little Black,

keep it up.

Master.

I brought it back to life.

Dear.

The heart chakra requires an extremely strong will to activate.

She managed to activate her heart chakra so quickly.

It seems her deep connection to plants

has honed her spiritual power.

No wonder she was able to receive the Flower Spirit.

Master.

My little flower has come back to life.

Take it down.

Thank you, Master.

Thank you, Master.

Dear, look at that.

It's really been revived.

It truly came back to life.

Look.

Sir.

Please take a look.

Thank goodness.

It's alright now.

That's great.

Thanks to Qingcheng.

Dear.

Sir Steward.

Sir Steward?

Why is the Princess suddenly summoning me?

Didn't the Black-jointed Grass already revive?

Does the Princess

have any particular taboos?

I fear

saying the wrong thing

or offending Her Highness by accident.

What customs and etiquette

should I be aware of

in the Prince's Mansion?

Sir Steward.

The people in the Prince's Mansion

can't even speak freely.

It seems the rules here are quite strict.

The Princess

must be difficult to deal with.

The Princess has arrived!

Commoner Gu Qingcheng

pays respects to Princess Ning.

No need for formalities.

Please, sit down.

The tribute, Black-jointed Grass,

is actually a highly precious Dendrobium nobile Lindl.

It is sensitive to both cold and direct sunlight,

requiring strict control

over temperature and humidity.

Only the Chishui region in Qianzhou provides

the ideal climate for it to thrive.

How did you manage to

bring it back to life in Pingcheng?

In response to Your Highness,

I made barriers from leaves and tree trunks

to shield it from the harsh sun.

At night, I would remove them.

I repeated this process daily.

Fortunately, the controlled temperature was ideal.

The fertilizer I chose was also of the highest quality,

yielding twice the results with half the effort.

You are indeed a thoughtful person.

When the Black-jointed Grass incident happened,

I had someone look into you thoroughly.

The infamous Floral Thief who shook the entire city

turned out to be a young woman

in her prime.

Your Highness,

I have something to say.

Go ahead and tell me.

Ever since I was little, whenever I saw an injured plant,

I couldn't help but take it home and try to heal it.

Somehow,

that habit led to a few misunderstandings.

I'm really not that scary.

It's just that these two vines are sensitive to light,

so I had to keep them wrapped up.

And that footprint was as big as a bear's paw.

Mother, I'm scared.

They

were growing Purple Moon Orchids here,

which only thrive in pine needle mulch.

But this type of mulch is too loose,

making it hard to stand firmly in regular shoes.

I had to wear these special shoes.

That's all there is to it.

Since you picked the flowers out of care,

it's understandable.

I've explained it to the Prince.

The Floral Thief case

will remain undisclosed.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I've heard that

you aspire to cultivate immortality

but have been swindled out of your money multiple times.

Your Highness,

do you also think I'm just daydreaming?

For a mortal to become an immortal,

they must progress through the Pure Spirit Root Stage,

Vital Sprout Stage, Mystic Branch Stage, and Exquisite Bloom Stage.

If you win the Floral Competition,

you can advance directly to the Mystic Branch Stage.

Floral Competition?

Pure Spirit Root Stage,

Vital Sprout Stage,

Mystic Branch Stage

and Exquisite Bloom Stage.

What new trouble have you gotten into now?

Master,

I've encountered a huge dilemma.

The Princess suggested that

I participate in the Floral Competition.

If I take first place,

I will have the opportunity to cultivate into an immortal.

But,

I feel like I should still

follow you, put in the hard work,

and take things

step by step.

Do you really want to become an immortal that badly?

What's so great about being an immortal?

Because

the person I wish to see

is in the heavens.