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♪Through dust and storms, I press on alone♪

♪Winds arise, sands stretch far and wide♪

♪Trials of the world test my resolve♪

♪Forged in fire, I chase the light beyond♪

♪Facing challenges, fate ever shifts♪

♪A journey through the wilderness of time♪

♪Fearless like armor, through thorns I grow♪

♪Breaking through darkness, my name will shine♪

♪Never in vain♪

♪Guarding my fleeting light, tempered to shine bright♪

♪Cherished past♪

♪A lifetime treasured, through a thousand waves we ride♪

♪To fight with fury, to love with passion♪

♪True to my faith♪

♪I greet the frost and the prize with pride♪

=Love and Sword=

(Adapted from Shen Cangmei's novel Sleeping Beside Yan Shao)

=Episode 21=

Young Master Lin, your talent

is well deserved.

I've long heard of the Leader of Tiangang.

It's rare to meet you in person.

I've spent most of my life here, rarely meeting outsiders,

and I never show my true face.

A few days ago, I wasn't feeling well

and couldn't come out to meet you.

I hope you'll forgive my lack of hospitality.

Leader Chu, you're being too formal.

We don't mind the slight treatment

if you take good care of Shukuang.

Miss Rong and Young Master Lin

are both esteemed guests of Mount Moye.

When the Six Great Sects gather here a few days later,

things will be even livelier.

The Six Great Sects no longer exist.

Junshan Sect is no more,

and the Six Great Sects exist in name only.

It has long since fallen apart.

That's exactly why we need this gathering.

So we can discuss forming a new alliance.

Yuchi Manor is the top manor in the martial world,

and it could rally many people with a single request.

It should unite and lead the others to go against the enemies.

But...

It's difficult to convince the others when Yuchi Manor is in this situation.

Yuchi Manor will have Tiangang's support from this marriage alliance.

Then Yuchi Manor will regain its authority.

We appreciate your sincerity.

I've received a letter from my father.

He's already on his way to Mount Moye.

I'll be waiting for Master Lin's arrival here.

Leader Chu, I'll take my leave now.

Brother Shaoci.

Shaoci, how did the meeting go?

We discussed the alliance between the sects.

Shaoci,

Leader Chu is so mysterious.

What does he look like?

Is he tall and handsome, like a noble gentleman,

or fierce and intimidating?

He is Leader of Tiangang, after all.

He won't be that bad looking.

He wears a mask

that covers his entire face.

For him to hide his face like that,

he's quite suspicious.

No wonder no one has seen Chu Tianyao before.

What if he's actually not blessed with good looks?

What nonsense are you talking about?

Don't you think

his figure looks familiar?

Who does he resemble?

Yan Shao.

That's impossible.

That can't be.

How can you be sure?

I saw Yan Shao at the manor.

Yan Shao is back?

I only met him briefly.

Also,

he had someone send me a message to wish me and Chu Tianyao a harmonious

and happy marriage.

Maybe Yan Shao has his reasons for keeping his distance.

Miss Rong.

Miss Rong, I heard you wanted to discuss something with me?

Ah, yes.

Everyone,

I'm going to discuss the wedding arrangement with Mr. Ye.

Please excuse me.

Rong...

Let's go.

This way, please.

(Chu and Rong's Wedding Arrangement)

Miss Rong, what is this?

A wedding is a big event so the preparations must start early.

I have already listed all the processes

and things

that needed to be arranged.

Mr. Ye, you can make any necessary adjustments

before showing it to Leader Chu.

Of course.

I'll report everything to Leader Chu.

Mr. Ye,

the wedding attire is of utmost importance.

Rest assured. I'll have it arranged as soon as possible.

And

we need to set the wedding date soon.

I've already found the best date,

which is this month on the 16th. A very auspicious day.

We'll pick this day.

The 16th of this month?

- All right. - (Just watch)

(how I catch you red-handed within these few days.)

What Miss Rong means is she wants the wedding

to be on the 16th of this month.

The 16th of this month?

That's only ten days away.

Yes.

Leader Chu, what do you think?

Just do as she says and make the preparations.

Understood.

I'll take care of it immediately.

Yan Shao.

I'm fine.

You still can't let go.

You still want an answer, right?

What do you mean?

Whether she has truly moved on from Yan Shao.

Even though Yan Shao and Chu Tianyao are the same person,

you still want to know

if the one she truly loves is Yan Shao,

not Chu Tianyao.

Everything you've done

is to keep her here at Mount Moye

as the Leader's wife.

But deep down,

you just want to know who she really loves.

Am I right?

We've been through much together. So we're practically family.

I know you better than anyone.

But when it comes to love,

there's no room for a third person.

Yan Shao.

If you marry her as Chu Tianyao,

you're hurting both yourself and her.

Tong, come here.

Which color looks best?

You're naturally beautiful.

No matter what you wear, you'll look stunning.

What a sweet talker! Did you eat something sweet?

Tianyao,

what do you think?

Black and red are more dignified

and suit Tiangang's identity.

All right. I'll go with what my husband says

and use this color

for the wedding robes.

Yes, Miss Rong.

Go ahead.

Let me take your measurements for the robes.

What's this?

It's just something from an old friend.

Just an old item.

It must be important to you

since you always carry it with you.

On my way to Mount Moye,

I met a coffin maker.

He told me I could trade this for my life.

I almost did.

Good thing I took it back.

Why?

Even when you know something is lost,

sometimes you just can't let go.

Can't let go?

Of a person or an object?

In life,

not everything goes the way we want.

What about you, Leader Chu?

Is there anything in your life that you couldn't let go of?

If you like it,

you can have it.

I don't need it anymore.

I have no use for things that belong to others.

Take it back.

When I first received this whistle,

I was told it was for sending signals.

If I was ever in danger,

I just had to blow it.

But I never used it.

Not even once.

On your way from Yuchi Manor to Mount Moye,

you were in danger multiple times.

Why didn't you use it?

First of all, things happened too fast.

Secondly,

I was afraid.

Afraid of what?

If a person lies about being in danger too many times,

no one will come and save him when it's real.

I was scared when I used it,

he wouldn't come.

You don't have to worry.

I'll get rid of it.

How?

Burn it,

bury it, or smash it.

Whatever it takes, just to be done with it.

Only by letting go of the past can a person start over.

He's really not coming after me.

That old fox is truly heartless.

Are you trying to get rid of the eagle-bone whistle,

or are you trying to get rid of yourself?

I never told you it was an eagle-bone whistle.

Why does Mount Moye

have hidden traps like this?

It's just an old dried-up well,

not a trap.

Are you hurt?

I think I dislocated my arm from the fall.

Wait there.

Don't leave me!

If you leave now, you'll be a widower!

Climb up.

Do I look like I can climb up myself

with this dislocated arm?

- Stay still. - What are you doing?

Someone is coming.

Ouch.

Your dislocated arm is back in place.

But it'll take some time to heal.

It's fine.

The wedding won't be delayed over an arm.

You're still thinking about the wedding at a time like this?

Hold on tight.

I'm ready.

When things are going smoothly,

then something unexpected happens.

Where are they?

On a date.

A date?

What's that?

Shukuang told me.

She said a date is when two people in love meet alone

and share their thoughts.

And what are these?

They're choosing desserts

for the wedding banquet.

This one's good.

Try it.

I'm fine.

Just have a bite.

Not bad.

You didn't set this up on purpose, did you?

Did I dig this well?

Did I break the rope?

This was obviously an accident.

So how could I have planned it?

And even if I did, what would I gain from it?

Maybe the chance to take off my mask

while I'm caught off guard?

I have no interest in seeing your face right now.

It's not that you don't want to see it.

It's that you already know who I am.

That's why you're in such a rush to get married.

I will never marry Chu Tianyao.

Why not?

Without love,

how can we spend a lifetime together?

I, Rong Shukuang,

will never marry a man I don't love.

Then why are you doing all this?

Setting the wedding date

was just a deadline.

Before that day,

I want you to be honest

and tell me the truth.

Remember the Truth or Dare game?

If I don't hear the truth from you by then,

I'll leave Mount Moye

on our wedding day.

Why... Why do you look sickly?

Only Yan Shao knows about the eagle-bone whistle.

And only Yan Shao would come to save me after hearing it.

I had no choice but to meet you

as Chu Tianyao.

It wasn't to deceive you.

Do you believe me?

I do.

Do you know

the night you met Shangguan Tong

as Yan Shao,

I already knew.

How?

I just felt it.

That feeling when two people are closest to each other.

No matter how well you disguise yourself and try to hide it,

the way your heartbeat changes

because of someone

is not something you can fake.

And to think

I was actually jealous of Chu Tianyao for days...

You always like this.

Before, you were jealous of Lin Shaoci.

You're getting more absurd now.

You're even jealous of yourself.

When someone cares for another deeply,

there's no room in their heart for anyone else,

not even another version of themselves.

So, are you confessing

your feelings for me now?

Yes.

Even

if I'm not really

the person who grew up with you?

I spent all those years searching for Rong Shukuang

because I made a promise

to protect her for a lifetime.

But the one I've truly longed for and never stopped thinking about

is the woman I saved

at Soul Reaping Platform in the desert.

Me too.

In my entire life,

I've never cared for a man this deeply.

My heart and mind are filled with nothing but you.

Let's never be apart again,

all right?

All right.

But who are you,

and where did you come from?

I'll tell you

once we get out of here.

Then we will have so much

to talk about.

Even three days and three nights are not enough.

♪The flower crown withers with time♪

♪Drifting away, leaving no trace♪

♪My longing swept into the clouds, vanishing without a sign♪

♪Just like me, just like you♪

♪Time urges the migratory birds to fly away♪

♪The wind listens to the gentle night rain♪

♪Deep, unwavering love, if only you'd remember♪

♪Holding onto dreams, bidding farewell to the past♪

♪Please let me look at you once more♪

♪Let my love linger, forming a shadow by your side♪

♪Near yet distant, caught between sorrow and joy♪

Shukuang. Leader Chu. You're...

Let's go.

♪You, the one I love deeply♪

We need to find a way to get you out.

We'll come back for you later.

You two can keep talking for now.

Come on, let's go.

But they are...

♪As my longing drifts, gathered by the endless night♪

♪Every thought, every thread leads back to you♪

Help!

Let's wait a little bit more.

Help.

Help.

Help...

Help...

Keep yelling for a bit.

Can you promise me something?

Of course.

I haven't even said what it is yet,

and you're already agreeing?

No matter what you ask,

my answer is yes.

Then promise me this.

From now on,

no matter what happens,

we will never hide anything from each other

or tell each other lies.

All right?

I promise.

Feng Ming, find a strong rope.

All right. Please wait there.

Let's go.

We still have so much to talk about...

So, your place or mine?

I'll follow whatever you decide.

Do you have wine?

Whatever you want, I have it.

We'll eat more later.

I really liked the one we had last time.

Really?

They're not going to lock the door and start fighting again, are they?

No.

They're probably

just going to talk.

I left my snacks inside.

Then let's not eat the snacks this time.

How about some roasted pigeon instead?

Let's go.

There's something I need to tell you first.

What is it?

I've been poisoned.

It's called Crimson Lotus Heart.

It could flare up at any moment,

and there's no cure.

What?

How did this happen?

When did you get poisoned?

The poison was meant for you.

I took you to Immortal Spring to see Senior Helian.

She taught me a rare technique to transfer poison.

Ever since we were in the desert,

I've been drawing the poison from your body into mine.

Returning to Ruthless Parlor this time

was to get the antidote.

But

there was only enough for one person.

We'll talk later after you eat this.

So that pill

was the only antidote?

I'm such a fool.

From the desert

to the Yuchi Manor

and to Mount Moye,

you followed me all this way and saved me so many times.

Why

didn't I realize it sooner?

And at that time,

you already knew

I wasn't the real Rong Shukuang.

Why did you still give me

the only antidote?

Because

I wanted you to live.

How...

How did I get poisoned?

It was Liu An.

She poisoned your food

little by little.

Over time, the poison built up

until it was ready to take effect.

Did someone order her to do it?

I suspect Lin Wanci.

Liu An has always been under her control.

She was most likely acting on Lin Wanci's orders.

But

why would Lin Wanci want to harm me?

I think it's jealousy.

She is jealous that you were loved and trusted by your father and brother.

Or maybe she had another motive.

She has the mind of a sinister and ruthless person,

far beyond what an ordinary woman would think.

So,

is there really no cure?

At Ruthless Parlor,

Senior Helian taught me

an incomplete breathing technique.

It can slow down the effects of the poison.

That's why

you must marry me as Chu Tianyao

so they will hesitate.

Even if something happens to you in the future,

as the wife of Tiangang's Leader,

I'll be under their protection,

and I won't have to worry about survival.

You're sharp, as always.

Nothing gets past you.

But now that we've made our feelings clear,

we must stay together,

always.

I don't believe any poison is truly incurable.

If one antidote existed,

there must be a way to create another.

Even if we never find it,

I refuse

to let our days be filled

with sorrow and despair.

I have the same thought too.

It's always easier when two people share the burden

than carrying it alone.

Now, let's talk about you.

So, who are you,

and where did you come from?

And how did you end up as Rong Shukuang?

I already told you before.

But you weren't really listening.

Then tell me again.

It might sound strange.

You might not even understand.

You mean

the planetary orbits

and rotations?

How exactly does it work?

Like this.

Like this?

I come

from a place very far away.

A place completely different from here.

Because of an accident,

I was transported from that world to this one.

(No Parking Along the Entire Road)

(When I opened my eyes,)

I was already at Soul Reaping Platform in the desert.

Earlier, you mentioned

you had a piece of white jade

that's the same as the one on my sword.

Yes, that's the one.

I don't know why.

But I think it was that jade

that brought me from that dimension to this dimension.

It also gave me some of Rong Shukuang's memories

and even a bit of her martial arts.

Ancient books stated,

"A child roams freely within the six realms."

Maybe that's what happened to you.

As you said, the orbit or a rotation.

You may not fully understand my explanation.

But as for Misty Moon Village,

Father did mention something to me.

I have a few scattered memories.

The Fang Family possessed a secret treasure

and were hunted down.

They went into hiding

and lived in the Misty Moon Village.

The Misty Moon Village was hidden deep in the valley,

unknown to most people.

(Misty Moon Village) (The Fang and their guards lived there.)

(They believed it was a paradise,)

(a place where they could spend their lives in peace.)

(The children of Misty Moon Village)

(had no idea)

(who their parents really were.)

(But then, everything changed.)

(Panic spread everywhere.)

(It was as if Master)

(had foreseen this day would come)

(and had already made the preparations.)

At first, we hid well.

But then the Ghost Valley Sect expanded their search.

I hid you in a safe place

and went to lure them away.

But when I returned,

you were gone.

I searched for you until I collapsed from exhaustion.

Later,

(I met Chu Moxiong,)

(the master of Mount Moye.)

(He took me in.)

From now on,

this will be your home.

I trained under Father.

I honed my martial arts while looking for you.

(Until I found out)

(you were taken by Yuchi Manor.)

(You changed your name)

(and became Rong Shukuang.)

- What do you want? - This figure...

- Let me have a feel. - Let me go!

- Then I'll buy the flowers... - Let me go!

She told you to let her go.

Didn't you hear?

Who are you to meddle in our business?

Cloud-Slicing Sword?

You're Rong Shukuang from Yuchi Manor?

You people

aren't even worthy of facing this sword.

Who cares what blade she uses! Get her!

Let's get out of here.

I'll buy all your flowers. So you should head home.

Thank you, Miss.

What are you doing here?

I heard you took care of the bandits on the western road.

Father wants to reward you.

All right.

Let's head back to the manor then.

By the way,

I just bought these.

So, you finally found her.

But you didn't reunite with her.

Back then,

I could tell Rong Shukuang had feelings for Young Master Lin.

So, you chose to walk away.

Later,

you learn that Shen Zuitian had kidnapped Rong Shukuang.

The one I saved from the Soul Reaping Platform

was no longer Rong Shukuang.

Maybe

I was destined to meet you

from the moment I arrived in this world.

(Shuxin Pavilion)

Is Sister Rong not here?

She didn't stay out all night, did she?

Did something happen to her?

Yesterday, she was discussing the wedding with the Leader.

But they didn't part on good terms.

What's wrong?

Brother Shaoci,

Sister Rong went to see Chu Tianyao yesterday.

It seems like she never returned all night.

Let's go and find Chu Tianyao.

(Hanyu Pavilion)

Young Master Lin,

you seem to be in a hurry.

What's the matter?

Is Leader Chu here?

Leader Chu is resting right now.

My sister never returned last night.

We're worried about her safety.

We only want to ask

if Leader Chu has seen her.

I'll pass on the message

once the Leader wakes up.

- It's morning. - Get up.

Keep quiet.

To search the manor...

Miss Rong is safe in Moye Manor.

I can assure you that, Young Master Lin.

She is safe.

Hey,

where's your mask?

I'll leave first.

Things like jumping out of the window are better left to men.

Wait, hold on.

Isn't this your room? Why are you the one jumping out?

- No, I should leave. - You're right.

Wait.

We're husband and wife now.

Why can't we be in the same room?

Why should we hide?

You're right.

You're Chu Tianyao now.

I thought you were Yan Shao for a moment.

We won't leave until we see Leader Chu.

Shaoci.

You've been here this whole time?

Sister Rong, are you...

- I told you, didn't I? - Are you all right?

Miss Rong is perfectly safe in Moye Manor.

I had a misunderstanding with Leader Chu yesterday.

So I came to clear things up.

We drank and talked for a long time and had a great time.

But I drank too much

and passed out.

But nothing happened between us.

So don't get any funny ideas.

You had a great time and passed out?

I'm exhausted from talking all night.

I'm going to bed.

Let's go.

Come on, Shaoci.

Come on.

What are you doing?

Nothing, just go.

Spring waters fill the pond,

and the new grass grows in spring.

What spring?

I meant spring came early this year

in Mount Moye.

Should we go out and enjoy the scenery?

No. I'm tired so I'm going to sleep.

Stop smiling like that.

You look weird in that way.

Shukuang.

When did you

and Chu Tianyao become so close?

We never had a bad relationship before.

But you just said

you had a misunderstanding?

Exactly.

And now it's cleared up.

All right, then. I'm going to bed now.

It looks like she's completely over Yan Shao.

I wonder where Yan Shao is now

or if he even knows how Sister Rong feels.

I don't care if it's Yan Shao

or Leader Chu.

As long as Rong is happy, that's all that matters.

Let's get started.

(Romantic Things Every Couple Must Do)

♪Spinning through my heart, my dreams, the endless Jianghu♪

♪A fateful turn, where love and hearts collide♪

♪Ah, such a blissful tide♪

♪A journey long, yet life is but one ride♪

♪Blades in chaos, the world in turmoil, tangled ties♪

♪A fleeting warmth to shield me from the ice♪

♪Ah, as spring awakens love's delight♪

♪One single glance, my heart takes flight♪

♪I've heard tales of love and vengeance, left forgotten in the tide♪

♪And whispers of desert stars and rain, where love at first sight fades to cries♪

♪But I don't know, I don't know, how long this moment will abide♪

♪Yet here and now, for this one soul, I stand beside♪

♪I understand, love and longing, how much truth, how many lies♪

♪Yet my swift blade cannot sever, cannot sever these endless ties♪

♪I have known, the lonely journeys, wandering years without goodbyes♪

♪Yet this moment stirs the ache inside♪

♪One turn through this dream of Jianghu, one heartbeat lost in time♪

♪No dream compares to a fateful meeting so divine♪

♪Love needs no hero, only a foolish mind♪

♪Trapped in Jianghu's ruthless tides, once, let me defy♪

♪A single touch, a fleeting smile, is enough to shake the sky♪

♪Stirring the stillness, where the winds rise high♪

♪Though fate may part our paths, we walk the same road♪

♪A crescent moon, a crimson glow, a love untold♪

♪Like passing winds, like aching souls, never to meet once more♪

♪Then what is fate even for♪

♪Just once, to fall into your arms, not lost, nor torn, nor bound to strife♪

♪Amidst the storm of masters' might, hidden deep, a love so bright♪

♪Standing apart from all the fight, only one embrace so right♪

♪A dream of Jianghu's light♪

♪One turn through this dream of Jianghu, one heartbeat lost in time♪

♪No dream compares to a fateful meeting so divine♪

♪Love needs no hero, only a foolish mind♪

♪Trapped in Jianghu's ruthless tides, once, let me defy♪

♪A single touch, a fleeting smile, is enough to shake the sky♪

♪Stirring the stillness, where the winds rise high♪