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=Moonlit Reunion=

(Adapted from Fu Hua's novel "Madam Mei's Husband Spoiling")

=Episode 38=

It's the night of the new moon.

Its plan is about to begin.

To my surprise,

you managed to escape the Demon Prison on your own.

I've underestimated you.

But so what if you're out now?

What can you even change?

Lord Sinister Fiend Infant will come back to life tonight.

Its primordial core is in you,

so I'll spare you for now.

As for the young master standing next to you,

I can't guarantee his safety.

Since he wants to die young,

don't blame me for what I'm about to do.

Get the array ready!

That's not it.

The night is falling,

but why is the primordial core in you not responding at all?

If this sinister aura gets into Chang'an,

it'll all be too late!

Do something already!

Come clean.

What have you done to Lord Sinister Fiend Infant?

Tell me now!

I do know

that it's only right

cats eat rats.

Do you think

you can stop everything

by doing this?

A demonic wound?

No wonder

the primordial core isn't in me.

I was doomed to that.

Why did you change my destiny?

I wasn't changing your destiny.

I was just reclaiming mine.

Watch your step.

- Thank you. - Young Lady Wu!

Young Lady Wu!

My family is looking for me.

I'm off.

Take care.

Hold on.

Your lantern is broken.

You can have mine.

Thank you.

My father

gave me that lantern.

There was the power of the Cat Master in it.

Eighteen years ago,

the Sinister Fiend chose you

not because you happened to pass by.

It mistook you for me

because of that lantern.

I'm sorry.

Your fate changed eighteen years ago because of me.

Fortunately...

It's not too late yet.

If you want to stop all this...

Just kill me.

No way.

Later...

No...

- No... - Don't hesitate.

No!

The Sinister Fiend Infant...

has come back to life.

Tenth Brother!

That won't work.

I don't believe it.

Quick! I can't contain it any longer!

Wu Zhen.

Apart from me,

you're the only one who can lift the Changxi Mace.

Hurry!

You know what you should do.

Now!

It's been eighteen years!

Finally, I'm back!

It's the Sinister Fiend Infant.

I can't do it.

As long as there are evil thoughts in this world,

I shall remain.

This time, I can finally

rebuild my very own Demon Market.

I want to show all demons of the future

that I'm the ruler of all

for countless years to come.

The new world of demons

is the new path between humans and demons

that I have bestowed.

Zhen.

Are you really going to kill me?

I'm sure you can't bring yourself to do that.

Put that down.

After this,

we'll get to be together forever.

(The Daoist and demonic ways)

are fundamentally incompatible.

They can't be merged.

If you manage to do so,

that will make you second to none

in all realms.

(You've only just recovered,)

(and you still need to regulate your inner breath.)

The Changxi Mace's mantra is meant to guard the mind with righteous thoughts.

(Changxi's Mantra) (Perhaps it may be of some help to you.)

When you're in the most difficult situation

and forced to make a tough decision,

naturally,

you will understand it.

Did you feel that?

I think something's just happened.

When we got married,

I thought

I was just experiencing life.

I never saw all this coming.

(Young Master, you sure)

(look dashing.)

(What's your name?)

My name is Mei Zhuyu.

♪The seasons turn, time slips away♪

♪The night rain falls sparse♪

♪Even tears remain silent♪

(You are all alone, with no family to rely on.)

(And I)

(am both frivolous and reckless.)

(We are both outstanding in our own ways.)

Doesn't that make us a match made in heaven?

♪If the story could be rewritten and all things changed♪

(It was you who stirred greed in my heart,)

(making me fall for the mortal world.)

(Even if one day,)

(you lose interest in all this,)

(grow weary,)

(become tired)

(or bored...)

♪Memories remain, never leaving my side♪

You still can't leave me behind.

♪Buried beneath the sands of time♪

(You won't lose me.)

(I'll never leave you.)

(Really?)

I won't let go.

♪If the story could be rewritten and all things changed♪

♪I'd spend a lifetime waiting for you♪

♪Watching fate break through the gloom, love returning again♪

♪How could I ever forget♪

Wu Zhen!

♪When vows turn into seas and span a thousand years♪

♪Memories remain, never leaving my side♪

(From now on,)

(I won't allow myself)

or others to hurt you anymore.

(Mei Zhuyu!)

(We're different from them.)

(I can't get you in danger.)

I feel so ashamed.

You offered your lifetime as a mortal to be with me.

And I...

It feels as if I only took a fleeting moment of life

to pledge myself to you.

I'm truly sorry.

I'm so sorry.

You're the Cat Master, after all.

I just think it's a shame...

♪Apricot blossoms flutter, in an instant, all else fades♪

Well...

♪Leaving only the bitterness brewed from memory♪

Life is nothing but short.

♪Promises of forever written into drifting smoke and waves♪

♪Without you in this world, what worth remains?♪

♪Joys and sorrows of the past entangle in dreams♪

♪But nothing cuts deeper than that moment of farewell♪

♪The rest of my life I'd give just to grow old with you♪

♪Yet still what I seek I cannot reach♪

♪Watch as petals fall one by one♪

♪If I fall in love, how is that wrong?♪

Zhuyu.

♪I hold you close, but you stay silent♪

Zhuyu...

Zhuyu, look at me.

Open your eyes and look at me.

Open your eyes and look at me!

Look at me...

Open your eyes and look at me!

Look at me...

♪Watch as petals fall one by one♪

Talk to me!

Look at me!

Look at me!

Look at me!

♪Watch as petals fall one by one♪

♪If I fall in love, how is that wrong?♪

Look at me!

♪How could I say goodbye when you turn back to look?♪

♪How dare I hope for anything after?♪

(Three Months Later)

Look.

I got this when we were passing by that town.

Shuang Jiang. The store owner said

this is Ruyi Pavilion's signature liquor.

It's the top one in Chang'an.

Have a taste.

It's certainly nice.

Young Lady Hu Zhu

is truly something else when it comes to business.

Unlike us,

who manage Changxi Palace,

we can't bring food to the table.

Everyone has their own...

Everyone has their own aspirations.

Never belittle yourself.

Besides,

aren't we here to make some money?

We've caught several demons lately.

I guess

we're able to make do with it for some time.

Otherwise...

Shuang Jiang.

Shuang Jiang?

You'll head back with Lian Fu.

Just leave the next demon to us.

You've worked hard all this time.

It's alright.

It's all trivial demons.

I can manage it.

He can manage it?

Just look at how he limps.

(Ruyi Pavilion)

Steamed cakes for sale!

Steamed cakes for sale!

(Qianshui Steamed Cake) Steamed cakes for sale!

Steamed cakes for sale!

It's delicious steamed cakes!

It's all unique!

Would you like to have some?

I'll have two steamed cakes.

Sure thing!

You're in the right place.

My steamed cakes are freshly made.

Is that so?

Try it.

One coin each.

That's two coins.

Here's the money.

Sure. Thank you.

Come on, let's go.

Take care.

Take care.

What we had yesterday was nice.

Indeed.

Isn't that Young Master Mei Si?

Come, let's go greet him.

Sure.

- Mei. - Mei.

You're something else, Mei Si.

I heard "The New Notes on Demons and Oddities"

has been a bestseller.

It's doing far better

than Xie Loubai's poetry collection.

That wasn't his poetry collection.

Anyway,

I've read "The New Notes on Demons and Oddities".

Despite those demon illustrations

throughout the book,

it doesn't feel eerie or frightening at all.

The demon is rather...

What do we call that?

It's humane, warm, and moving.

That's right.

Well, you flatter me.

I see, both of you have read that.

I didn't manage to get a copy of it.

Young Master.

Here's a new copy.

If you don't mind,

you may have it.

For real?

Thank you, Young Master Mei Si.

We're leaving, then.

Farewell.

Here comes your snack!

Here, please.

Enjoy.

Young Master Mei Si.

I'm sorry.

I was in a hurry.

Is it broken?

Luckily, it's all fine.

It belongs to someone,

and I need to return it to him.

(The dolls, moved by emotion... How foolish...)

Where did you get this?

Well, isn't it interesting?

It's quite nice.

Well,

do the Meis

like to threaten me?

It's a skill passed down in your family, huh?

Fine, I'll shut up.

What are you getting here in Demon Market?

Well, when I was here,

I saw they were selling spirit herbs and divine medicines.

My father is under the weather,

so I came to find him a cure.

Wait a second.

What's it with your father?

He suffers from excessive heart fire,

and he's quick-tempered than ever.

Well, I guess there's no medicine for that.

Are you sure you're here to look for some cure?

Where are you going?

Here.

I want some sweets!

I've run out of it.

Do you want more?

- Yes! - Hold on.

I have none left.

Come with me if you want more.

Don't go.

Stop right there.

Come with me.

How many times have I told you?

Never run around.

Have you forgotten how you felt like a drowning dog?

How many times have I told you, Ling Xiao?

I'm not a dog.

I'm a black serpent. A black serpent.

Can you not grab my collar whenever you see me?

Yes. You're the only black serpent in Demon Market.

When you grow up, you'll be a dragon and soar through the sky.

I've heard you say that so many times.

The Ying Dragons are forgiving,

so I won't take that to heart.

Thank you for that.

I'll introduce you to my friend.

I'm not interested in that.

No way.

Come on.

Stand properly.

Little Black Serpent.

Are you being bullied here?

A pig demon threw a stone at me.

However, Serpent Master

told his father about that.

His father had spanked him.

No one would dare to bully me now.

That's great.

Who are you?

Are you a Ying Dragon too?

I'm not.

Yet,

like you, my best friend

is a mighty Ying Dragon.

You do look old.

- I... - Could it be

your best friend is my grandpa?

Slowly!

Slowly!

- Serpent Master. - Serpent Master.

You must fold it

along this diagonal line.

That's the key here.

You're doing it the wrong way.

You need to line it up like this before folding.

- Right. - Line it up before folding.

Line it up and then fold.

Your Highness, please be careful.

Watch out for your hand.

Why don't I do it for you?

What can you do? Do you even know how to do it?

Do it yourself.

Here.

Let me show you again.

Watch closely.

You need to cut along the edge.

Along the edge.

Steady.

Well?

Isn't it nice?

- It is! - It is!

Looks nice, right?

- Yes, it does! - Yes!

Your Majesty is brilliant!

You have good taste!

(Yifeng Cottage)

(Mei Residence)

Rebuilding the Demon Market is really troublesome.

It's been three months.

We still haven't cleaned up the mess from Chinese New Year's Eve.

For now, Chang'an is peaceful.

But you have no idea

how many demons and rogue cultivators are wreaking havoc out there.

It may not be long

before I have to leave Chang'an.

Are you up, Your Ladyship?

Yes, I'm up.

Mei Zhuyu.

You've been asleep for three months.

Though a great demon has a long lifespan,

you can't just waste your time like this.

If you don't wake up soon,

I'll truly be angry with you.

Your Ladyship, breakfast is ready.

Coming, coming.

Wen Hua.

What's for breakfast today?

(The End)

♪Apricot blossoms flutter, in an instant, all else fades♪

♪Leaving only the bitterness brewed from memory♪

♪Promises of forever written into drifting smoke and waves♪

♪Without you in this world, what worth remains?♪

♪Joys and sorrows of the past entangle in dreams♪

♪But nothing cuts deeper than that moment of farewell♪

♪The rest of my life I'd give just to grow old with you♪

♪Yet still what I seek I cannot reach♪

♪Watch as petals fall one by one♪

♪If I fall in love, how is that wrong?♪

♪Moonlight dries the air, breath turns cold♪

♪I hold you close, but you stay silent♪

♪Watch as petals fall one by one♪

♪If I fall in love, how is that wrong?♪

♪Eyes flicker, memories overflow♪

♪How could I say goodbye when you turn back to look?♪

♪How dare I hope for anything after?♪

This one has cherry filling. It's sweet and tart.

The nut one is savory.

Over there is the milk crisp.

The one next to it is fried in butter.

It's made with sesame seeds, making it taste so good!

Young Master,

which one do you actually want to buy?

Young Master.

Young Master.

You've been standing here for a long time.

Which one are you getting?

I'll just...

All of them.

Sure.

I heard they're selling autumn pears here.

When Officer Cui's wife was pregnant, she especially craved them.

(Fragrant Pastries)

So you're Commissioner Mei of the Mystic Appraisal Bureau.

Have we met before?

Well...

No.

Young Master,

I told you to be more discreet.

This has been the talk of Chang'an.

It's said that when a man

mentions what his pregnant wife craves

in public,

the Mystic Appraisal Bureau's Commissioner Mei will suddenly show up.

You're exaggerating it.

Young Master, honestly,

though it's true women's tastes change

when pregnant,

your salary isn't enough

for all this, right?

It's just in case.

So I bought a little extra.

Are you sure

it's just a little extra?

Zhen.

You're finally back.

I was bored to death all alone.

Wait a second.

That doll...

I told you to wait a second.

Hold on, not yet.

Why not?

It's been seven months.

I've put up with it for seven months.

Well...

I'm going to Ruyi Pavilion

to drink my fill.