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[Love Never Fails] [EP34]

[You must be tired.]

Sir Jinxiu?

Now you're the Floral Deity.

No need to call me that.

But I haven't done a good job.

That's not your fault.

Jinxiu,

when will you inherit the Imperial Seal?

My Mother had it divined.

Should be any day now.

You'll make a great monarch.

Truth is,

I don't want to be that.

Why?

Because I'm not fit for it.

Your achievements are unmatched,

with peerless cultivation.

As the Emperor Star chosen by heavens,

you're the only candidate.

My Father

is a god of grand vision.

He is calm and clear-headed

in matters of right and wrong.

But me?

I often get

caught up in emotions.

For thousands of years,

I've

struggled to make decisive choices.

Even when I do,

I keep questioning if they're right.

Sometimes after

delivering divine punishment,

I lie awake at night.

Why didn't you ever tell me any of this?

Because I didn't want to burden you.

What about your Mother?

She's calm, wise,

and virtuous.

But I feel like

I can never get close to her.

[You're the one who set]

[a bad example!]

[Mother...]

So,

after you sent her pastries,

you got all nervous?

I didn't even know

if she accepted them.

[So the blossom brew Envoy Plum took away]

[should be returned by the Empress.]

Jinxiu,

it's getting late.

You should head back and rest.

It's fine.

I'll stay with you a little longer.

Muxian,

you're finally back.

The Floral Scroll hasn't

changed much after all this time.

Please don't go back in there again.

[Muxian]

[enters Flora Pavilion]

[and...]

What nonsense are you writing now?

C'mon!

Recording every move of

the Floral Deity

is my duty as a historiographer.

Did you write this much detail

when Sir Jinxiu was around?

Of course I did.

You know,

I'm a historiographer!

Don't question my professionalism.

How did Sir Jinxiu grow up

in the Celestial Realm?

How would I know

what he's like back then?

Historiographer, huh?

I only record those

after he became Floral Deity.

You said

the Empress seldom comes to here

and doesn't like the Flora Clan.

Why?

Didn't I tell you already?

Don't dig into it.

But

she's Sir Jinxiu's mother.

Why would she dislike the Flora Clan?

You...

Can you just drop it?

Wait.

Why is Sir Kunlun's true form ice,

while the Sir Jinxiu's is a peony?

Why so many questions?

I already told you

I don't know anything.

If you're really that curious,

just...

go ask the Sage.

Sage?

Head to the Divine Ancestral Hall.

What's that?

All deities in Celestial Realm

can seek answers

from Sage

every three years.

Once every three years?

Yeah, only once.

And

it comes with a price.

What kind?

A price no one can predict.

Where are you going?

Wait, come...

Should I write this down or not?

What historiographer?

That's so hard!

- Greetings. - Greetings.

I am Muxian,

a humble Floral Deity.

Sage,

I didn't mean to disturb you.

I came here to

ask something about Sir Jinxiu.

Our fates are entwined.

I need to know

how to heal the injuries afflicting him.

Break the Soul-binding Litany?

What is it? How do I break it?

[Who is suppressing his power?]

I also want to know

why has he

never won

his mother's favor?

Isn't he the Emperor Star?

Why was his birth record destroyed?

Who did it?

[Could there be secrets]

[behind his birth?]

Greetings, Your Highness.

No need for formality.

Is Mom in the palace now?

Yes,

Your Highness.

No need.

I'll deliver it myself.

As expected of Sir Kunlun.

Mother.

You may leave.

Yes, Ma'am.

What brings you here today?

I brewed some wine recently,

and it tastes much better than before.

I also made some mortal pastries.

Perhaps you'd like to try them.

Leave them there.

Please have a try.

I said

leave them there.

Mother,

there's something else I'd like

to discuss with you.

I've been through two lifetimes of trials

and spent a thousand years in the void.

I barely stayed in the Celestial Realm.

Now that I'm finally back,

work keeps me busy again.

I hardly get a moment with you.

So I'd

like to hold a family banquet,

giving a chance for us

to chat

beyond business.

You've got work.

You've done your duty

by coming to see me sometimes.

The family gathering...

[Mom!]

Oh, Jinxiu, hello.

Why didn't you tell me you're coming?

I went to your hall first,

but you weren't there.

Mom.

Aren't these the pastries we had at Wuzhang?

Jinxiu,

you sent them over, right?

I want some too.

Already sent to your place.

You're the best.

Mom,

did I interrupt you?

What were you talking about?

Nothing serious.

I was just asking Mother

about holding a family banquet.

A family banquet?

We've never done that.

All these years,

we've only gathered for big events

like the Celestial Banquet.

Other than that,

we rarely spend time together.

In this case,

a family banquet could mean a lot.

What do you think, Mom?

If you have time,

then go ahead.

Thanks, Mother.

Jinxiu,

is it okay

if I invite Luyao to join us?

[Our fates are entwined.]

[I need to know]

[how to heal the injuries afflicting him.]

[Break the Soul-binding Litany?]

[How did the injury on you]

[come about?]

[A backlash from cultivating]

[the Oceanic Arts.]

[It is required for the Monarch.]

[Kunlun have to master it too?]

[Yes.]

[Then why only you suffered]

[such severe backlash?]

[Perhaps because]

[Kunlun didn't cultivate hard.]

[Soul-binding Litany]

[and Soul Binding Bracelet..]

Lujiu,

time to take medicine.

Get lost.

If it gets cold,

it'll taste bitter.

Get out!

Why did you bring me back here?

Why?

I'm your sister.

This is your home.

Let me make this clear one last time.

I have

nothing to do with you

or the Northern Celestial Realm.

I have no sister

and no home!

Lujiu...

Don't touch me!

Lujiu,

The NCR is in ruins.

You're all I have left.

Back when Father locked me up,

when I was sick and dying,

did you even think of me?

When he threw me into the Kylin Lair,

where were you?

You call us siblings

and family.

But for the past 10,000 years,

you've been the noble

Nine-Tailed NCR Matriarch.

And I'm just a three-tailed fox

everyone despises.

We were never family.

Lujiu,

I'm so sorry.

I have

the strength to protect you now.

I'm here,

no one will ever hurt you again.

Out!

Now!

Alright.

I asked you to write our love story.

Why does it

read like a romance novel?

Wait,

Sir,

if you think

it's not detailed enough,

I can rewrite it.

There is

something good about it.

Okay.

Oh, right,

Sir,

Muxian

was asking about you earlier.

What did she ask?

Just some random stuff.

What kind?

You know, random stuff.

Like what?

It's just random stuff!

Wait,

I...

Is that really necessary?

Don't...

You know what,

I feel like there's this growing

distance between us.

Sir,

not at all.

Sir,

I'm always loyal to you.

Fine.

Where is she?

She's probably looking for you.

Alright,

I'm leaving.

Keep up the good work.

Remember,

she proposed to me first.

Don't get it wrong.

Sure.

Got it.

Well done.

Sir,

I'll always be yours!

[Does it hurt?]

[No, I'm used to it.]

[Aren't those the pastries]

[Jinxiu made for the Empress?]

[Break the Soul-binding Litany?]

[No.]

[I can't let them hurt Jinxiu.]

[Muxian!]

Muxian.

Where did you go?

Jinxiu's been looking everywhere for you.

Please,

next time you head out,

could you at least tell me first?

Jinxiu asked me to

take good care of you.

If anything happened to you,

I...

What's wrong?

You've only been gone a short while.

Are you feeling unwell?

Or did someone mess with you?

His Majesty...

Where does he live?

Of course he's in the Celestial Realm.

Such a weird question.

Hey.

What?

I...

But...

what's going on here?

I, Flower Deity Muxian,

am here to see His Majesty.

Sorry,

but you should

report it in advance.

But it's urgent.

Sorry,

don't make this hard for me.

[Muxian?]

[Greetings, Your Highness.]

Why are you here to see my Father?

Even as Flower Deity,

is it that hard to meet His Majesty?

The rules are strict here.

But if it's urgent,

you can tell me.

I'll speak to him.

Nothing serious.

Ater what happened with Datura,

I realized it's not that hard for a demon

to sneak here and assassinate a god.

What if someone tries to

kill His Majesty?

Do you even hear yourself?

Floralia Palace is nothing like

the Celestial Realm.

Floral deities

are known for

their beauty.

But when it comes to power,

they're no match for the immortals here.

What happened in the Floralia Palace

would never happen here.

But Datura only

pulled it off

with Ziteng's power.

Stop worrying.

Well, you said

floral deities are weak.

Yes, they are.

But I'm not.

[I rushed here]

[without thinking.]

[But I might]

[cause Jinxiu trouble.]

[I should be more careful next time.]

Why did you come find me

last night?

I requested a family banquet

from my parents.

A family banquet?

In Wuzhang,

though I was orphaned,

my aunt and uncle loved me.

Every festival

or big occasion,

we'd have a family dinner.

We'd gather around the table,

just catching up

and chatting.

It was such a joy.

So you

want to hold

a family banquet here?

And I want you

to be there.

Me?

In the family banquet,

I'll formally tell my parents

I'm going to marry you.

Jinxiu wanna host a family banquet.

I've already agreed.

He learned

nothing useful during the trials.

He means well.

At that time,

only he disappeared into the void.

All spared no effort to find him.

Bell Immortal even spent 1,000 years.

He must feel guilty.

Enough,

no need to speak for him.

It's just a family banquet.

No need to worry.

But after that,

the return of Emperor Star

and the succession

are what truly matter.

So you still intend for Jinxiu

to inherit the throne?

I've said it many times.

I don't want to repeat.

The Emperor Star's ascension is fated.

I wouldn't dare question that.

But

Kunlun is devoted to supporting Jinxiu.

Even I can't

sway him.

During the trials,

though his star didn't shine,

but he did grow a lot.

You may not know this.

He fell in love

with Luyao,

the NCR Matriarch.

Your Majesty,

please give them your blessing.

Well then,

the NCR will be

our unshakable ally.

Just as

once you supported me.

Exactly.

Good.

I approve

their marriage.

Thanks, Your Majesty.

Oh,

one more thing you need to know.

Jinxiu will bring

Muxian to the family banquet.

Hongning,

I never should've let you live.

Stand tall!

Chin up!

You're generals.

Stop cowering

like that.

How can you set examples for your troops?

You're dismissed.

- Yes. - Yes.

[Why are you calling me?]

You're there?

[It's been two days since you saw me.]

[Are you feeling a bit empty?]

Do

you need me to train your troops?

Or

can you feel I've been missing you?

That's why you called?

[Of course.]

Well, not just that.

I've got something important

to tell you.

[Jinxiu was allowed for a family banquet.]

[It's never been held before.]

I have no idea

what it'll be like.

[What's on your mind?]

I...

It may not

[be as grand as the Celestial Banquet,]

[but it's still meaningful.]

I really want you to come with me.

It's a family banquet.

What's it got to do with me?

You can't pretend nothing happens.

I'm telling you,

you...

You stole my first kiss.

[I'm sticking with you for life.]

If you don't show up,

I'll rush over and carry you here in my arms.

When is it?

[In a few days.]

Kunlun,

the NCR is still in ruins.

As the Matriarch,

I can't just sit back and do nothing.

[I know]

[this banquet]

[matters to you.]

But my priority

is restoring

the realm now.

If that's how you...

[Once the NCR is stable,]

I'll head to the Celestial Realm.

No, I shall come to your place

and celebrate with you.

[I'm Bailing from Cangwu.]

[I beg you, Matriarch.]

[I want to spend my life with Little Fox.]

[I'm Kunlun from Wuzhang.]

[The Matriarch's power is unmatched.]

[I want to be with Luyao]

[for the rest of my life.]

When that day comes,

[I'll come to the Celestial Realm]

[as the Matriarch]

and hold a grand wedding for us.

It's rare

to see such things

in the Celestial Realm.

Got nothing better to do?

Getting shy?

C'mon, Jinxiu.

Isn't this nice?

Seeing mortal things

in the back garden here

is honestly a miracle.

I'm warning you,

no fireworks tonight.

Come on,

how could I mess up your big night?

Kunlun,

what do you think?

Great.

This is amazing.

Your Highness.

Isn't that the Eight Treasure Duck

we loved so much back in Wuzhang?

Yes.

I want to bring back everything

we cherish there.

So our parents can have a try.

Jinxiu,

I imagined all sorts of possibilities,

but I never thought

you'd have such a soft side.

Look around.

Candles and lanterns...

If the heavens had real nights,

the flickering candlelight

would be poetic.

How perfect.

Kunlun,

maybe it's better you

don't show up tonight.

No, Jinxiu.

I was kidding.

I'm genuinely happy for you.

Ever since you got together with Muxian,

you finally seem human.

Human?

What nonsense are you spouting?

I mean,

lovers destined to be together.

Shut up.

I've never been to such occasions.

I don't know what

a god's family banquet

is like.

Well...

Which dress should you wear?

Just pick any one.

How could you?

You're having a banquet with

the Monarch and Empress.

I've met

them many times.

This is different.

When you met them before,

you were just Muxian,

or the Floral Deity.

But this time is special.

It's

a family banquet.

You,

Muxian,

are the future Celestial Empress,

their daughter-in-law.

If you dress too plain,

others might look down on you.

Right.

How about the gown you wore

when you're appointed as Floral Deity?

No, no, no.

It might seem too flashy.

You're saying no

to everything.

Why are you so picky?

I'm picky?

You're no better.

You can't

help with anything.

How can you be so useless?

I...

Don't talk to me.

Muxian,

at the family banquet,

the Monarch,

the Empress,

and Sir Kunlun will attend.

We can't

afford to lose face.

Muxian,

look, what about this one?

I think this one is just fine.

C'mon,

isn't this outfit a bit

too simple?

Exactly.

That's good.

Simple is good.

Wait...

Actually,

you...

No...

Shut up.

This is all your fault!

I...

This place

feels so much more alive.

What do you think?

It reminds me of

the day you took me to your uncle and aunt.

I'm glad you like it.

I was really nervous.

[Jinxiu]

[has really]

[changed.]

Let's go.

Father,

Mother.

Greetings,

Your Majesties.

Well done, Jinxiu.

I never imagined

the Celestial Realm would look like this.

Thanks, Mom.

You are the future Monarch.

You should focus

on your coronation.

Understood.

Let's go.

Since Jinxiu hosts this banquet,

I may not be as thoughtful as him,

but I've still prepared something for you.

Showing up this late,

where are your manners?

The mortal feast

must be paired with fine wine.

Celestial wines are

either bland as water

or overwhelmingly sharp.

Try this wine from the mortal realm.

Took me quite a bit of effort to find it.

Alright.

Now that everyone's here,

let's begin.

[This is the closest I've ever been to Yaotian.]

Mortal family banquets

vary in taste from place to place.

Dad, Mom, you wouldn't believe it.

Jinxiu tried cooking

in the mortal realm.

And it was truly awful.

No wonder he made pastries

himself after returning.

Muxian, you're now the Floral Deity.

Your poise and demeanor

are nothing like

the junior immortal

you were when you just ascended.

I'm flattered.

Before, you also cultivated

in the mortal world.

Did your family have any

special traditions for banquets?

I

was orphaned.

I never had a family banquet before.

Mortal affairs

are trivial.

It's no loss that

you never had family banquets.

Now that you've ascended

and become immortal,

there's no need to

dwell on your past.

Father, Mother, I have

something important to ask of you.

I've agreed for you

to hold such a banquet.

What more do you want?

[Report!]

[Urgent matter.]

The Punisher is requested.

Punishment takes precedence.

Let's end

the banquet here.

Father!

This won't last long.

I can take Jinxiu's place

for the punishment just once.

I've wanted to

try out the Punisher's look.

Nonsense!

The Punisher's role isn't a game!

Duties come first.

Just go.

Father.

Please grant me

your blessing to marry Muxian.

Insolence!

You've suffered in tribulations,

so I've been more than lenient with you.

But you're pushing your luck

and neglecting your duty!

For her,

have you even forgotten who you are?

Father.

It doesn't conflict with my duty.

No conflict?

You broke off

your engagement with the Matriarch,

sowing the seeds of trouble.

If not

for Kunlun's

engagement with Luyao,

the NCR would've slipped

from our control because of you!

You're about to inherit the throne.

But still you waste your time here,

recreating so-called mortal scenes!

What are you thinking?

Are you taking this seriously?

Father...

Kunlun,

stop pleading for Jinxiu.

Divine Punishment awaits.

Why are you still here?

Father!

Father,

growing up in the Celestial Realm,

I've diligent and careful,

following your teachings.

Without these trials,

I'd never have truly understood

what you, Mother,

and Kunlun

mean to me.

Muxian

is the love of my life.

I'm asking

for your

blessing to marry her.

I've ruled as Monarch for 10,000 years

and never held a family banquet.

Do you know why?

Because

it makes you weak!

I

allowed you this banquet

out of leniency and compassion.

But indulgence is impossible!

You've been back long enough.

I thought you'd know better,

but you're still

shortsighted!

You think

those trials are

for understanding

love and feelings?

Never!

They're to teach you that

amid the conflicts and chaos,

only order,

fairness, and justice

endure!

Father,

all I want

is to be with the one I love.

That doesn't mean I'll slack off!

You have no right.