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[Shadow Love]

[Episode 36]

That day in the golden palace,

why did you admit to being the man in black?

When Qin questioned me,

many images flashed through my mind.

Those images told me

that I am the man in black.

What else do you remember?

It's okay.

Let bygones be bygones.

Never mind.

I remember I fell in love

with a woman in Taijin.

You are the Prince Annan of Yao State.

Falling in love with a woman from Taijin

will not end well.

What if I were not the Prince Annan?

Prince Annan, may I ask you

where Empress Dowager Qin is now?

She drank the Double-Blossom Wine with my brother.

So we can't hurt her,

but lock her up in the Imperial Prison.

May I see her?

Let me out.

Let me out!

I want to see Yu.

Free me!

I knew

that Duan Aodeng would eventually make his move.

Did he

send you over to finish me?

The grudges within your Yao State

have nothing to do with me.

I'm just here to see

the person responsible for my father's death.

I'm satisfied to see you

live worse than death.

You think I'm the one who killed your father?

You're wrong.

It was Duan Aodeng.

If he hadn't repeatedly stood in my way

and messed with me,

it wouldn't have come to this point.

And you!

If you hadn't been so soft-hearted

for a man,

your father wouldn't have had to come all this way to die.

You brought it all

upon yourself.

You schemed meticulously

and did so much,

yet look at your miserable state now.

Was it worth it?

When I was 17,

I saw Honey for the first time.

That day,

he came in person to propose to my sister.

I hid behind a rockery,

taking a peek at him.

Just one peek,

and my heart had no room for anyone else after that.

I knelt in the ancestral hall for five whole days,

begging my parents to let me marry him

even as a concubine.

For him, I kept lowering myself.

I was even willing to give up

my reputation and dignity as a woman.

But why couldn't he

show me

even a little bit of love?

Since he doesn't love me,

I'd rather make him hate me instead.

Having drunk the Double-Blossom Wine with him,

you hold his life in your hands now.

If you were truly so resentful,

why wouldn't you just end your life?

This way, you could take him with you to the grave.

I've thought about it,

but I can't die.

I still have Yu.

My boy.

I beg you.

Please take me to see Yu.

Yu is too young

to lose me, his mother.

I'm begging you.

Please take me to see Yu.

You've gone to such lengths

to ruin your life for someone who doesn't love you.

Your husband,

your son,

and everyone else you care about

will enjoy their lives peacefully

under the sun,

slowly getting rid

of the shadow inside.

But you

will end up being forgotten by everyone

and living a wretched life

in this dark dungeon.

You have no right to judge me!

You're no better than me.

Your beloved Jin'an

has forgotten you, hasn't he?

All grudges and bonds have to end someday.

He and I are even now.

Since he's forgotten me,

I'll let go.

At least

he once loved me deeply.

But you

have never been loved.

You must continue to survive

right here,

living a long, long life

with all your sins.

Because only this way

can you pay for my father's death.

This leg's been injured for too long.

I'm afraid it's impossible

for you to stand again.

This doesn't matter much to me.

It's just that whenever I go out,

I'll need them to push my wheelchair.

They're the ones who will suffer.

Your Majesty, we have long been blessed by your grace before.

Now,

being able to serve at your side again is our greatest fortune.

From now on,

we will serve you wholeheartedly

without any complaints!

You may rise now.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You're truly a good emperor

who cares about your servants.

Seems like saving you was the right call.

But in the future,

can you discipline your younger brother

and stop him from waging wars recklessly

for the peace of the people from both states?

Miss Lu, aren't you from Wuling Mountain?

How can you be so impertinent

when speaking to His Majesty?

Miss Lu, I will carefully consider

what you said.

Aodeng,

you really need

to do something about your bad temper.

His Majesty needs rest.

Sir and miss,

may we talk in private?

How is my brother's condition?

There's no antidote to the Double-Blossom Wine.

I'm afraid

you can't kill that woman.

As for His Majesty's health,

he just needs a gradual recovery.

You two saved my brother's life.

I can't express my gratitude enough for your great favor.

If you ever need anything in the future,

I will do my utmost to repay you.

No need to help him up.

He's right.

We indeed have done him a great favor.

Moreover,

he's got more than one life-saving favor

to be grateful for.

Having survived to see your brother again,

you still owe a debt of gratitude

to someone besides us.

Mr. Mo,

you come and go freely in the Yao State's imperial palace

as if it's your place.

I suppose

the one who trespassed into my mansion last time

was also you.

Just some paintings copied from elsewhere.

Prince Annan,

if you like them, just take a look.

If not,

feel free to tear them up.

But some paintings

are already engraved in one's heart

and cannot be destroyed.

He's really stubborn.

I thought he had recalled something.

He's definitely remembered

a lot more

than you think.

From when we met him again

in the court

until just now,

have you

or I

ever mentioned our names to him?

"Mr. Mo."

"Miss Lu."

Then why didn't he admit it?

Everyone in the mundane world

has their own struggles.

Let it be.

You've just started feeling better,

yet you're already reviewing so many memorials.

You should avoid overexertion

and get some good rest.

That's why I need you

to share my burden.

Servants, you may leave.

The officials have been requesting

to execute the Taijin General, Li Shuang, as soon as possible.

Li Wei was sent over to negotiate peace,

but ended up being shot dead

by our troops right outside the city.

Right now,

Li Shuang is Taijin's

only capable military commander.

The officials want this

to eliminate future threats for good.

I don't know what you've been through over the past year,

but I can tell

that you have some special feelings

for General Li.

My loyalty to Yao State is absolute

and pure.

No need to explain.

I trust you, of course.

Taijin and our state

have been at war for many years,

with countless casualties,

and neither side has gained any advantage.

Now Taijin has a new ruler

who cares about his people and puts them first.

This peace negotiation

might be foreboding the beginning of a peaceful and prosperous era.

Aodeng,

you've been free-spirited since childhood.

No matter what you do,

you never care about the rules,

acting recklessly

and refusing to be influenced by others.

Perhaps in the past year,

with so much on your shoulders

and too many worries,

you've learned to be overly cautious.

As your elder brother,

I hope you can return to how you used to be

and follow your heart in what you believe is right.

Today's your birthday.

I've ordered them

to get you an amulet.

Now that everything has settled,

it's time for you, me, and this kingdom

to have a new beginning.

At a time like this,

you still feel like drinking with me?

You're away from home.

At a time like this,

you also need company.

Today, fireworks and firecrackers

have been going off all day.

Is there some celebration?

My brother's return to the throne

has been announced across the state.

He has always been beloved by the people,

so they're spontaneously celebrating

the great ruler's return to court.

Peace and prosperity.

How rare indeed.

I wish that in the future,

the whole world could be like this.

How wonderful that would be.

My brother and I have talked it over.

We will release you

along with the other Taijin prisoners of war.

We've also sent word to the Changfeng Army.

Someone should come to pick you up soon.

I am a general of Taijin.

Are you really letting me go this easily?

I once thought our vendetta

was inevitable.

But now that the truth has come to light,

the grudges between us

should come to an end.

Before your father died, he told me

that he hoped our two states could cease fighting

and build peace together.

And I

don't want to see any more innocent people die either.

Besides, when I was in Taijin,

you guys also never mistreated me.

Your Highness,

the imperial palace sent word

that because today is your birthday,

His Majesty has arranged a feast at the palace,

requesting you to head over quickly.

Tell His Majesty

that it's getting late,

so there's no need to make it a big deal.

Early tomorrow morning,

I'll go express my gratitude in person.

But...

Do as I say.

Yes, Your Highness.

You don't remember your birthday.

Likewise, I've been a drifter,

so I don't know mine either.

How about we make today

our shared birthday?

So today

is your real birthday.

Since it's your birthday,

I should show you some respect.

This cup of wine

is to wish you a long life.

I may not be so talented,

but today I'll perform

a dance to celebrate.

♪ Before my eyes ♪

♪ Your lines are still clear ♪

♪ Scattered about, they sigh ♪

♪ Reflecting moments etched deep inside ♪

♪ Life's long journey drifts by ♪

♪ How can we hope to return to days gone by? ♪

♪ In a moment of thought ♪

♪ Every thread of longing grows wild ♪

♪ Hesitant to brush aside ♪

♪ I'm afraid your face will be blurred ♪

♪ Hesitant to trace back ♪

♪ I'm afraid my longing will be engraved ♪

♪ What is love? ♪

♪ Memories keep welling up ♪

♪ For all the fervor ♪

♪ And reluctance tied to these memories, our ways have parted ♪

So beautiful.

♪ All I ask ♪

It's been so long since I've seen

♪ One promise, I will follow without hesitation ♪

such stunning fireworks.

♪ All I pursue ♪

♪ Joys and sorrows ♪

General, what are

your plans for the future?

♪ Stake my whole life ♪

♪ On this ♪

♪ Stepping on the frost ♪

♪ I'm ready to salvage the tattered world ♪

♪ My passion is like blazing flames ♪

My father is gone.

♪ No obstacle can hold me back ♪

But I think

he would want to return to Taijin.

♪ This love leaves me no regret ♪

♪ May the world be filled with romance ♪

I want to take him home.

♪ May people be with their beloved ones ♪

♪ Holding your hand, I'll pray for peace ♪

Then will we be able

♪ No regret, no sorrow ♪

to meet again in the future?

♪ When the gilding wears off ♪

♪ We'll still be together ♪

♪ Hesitant to brush aside ♪

♪ I'm afraid your face will be blurred ♪

Prince Annan, you're drunk.

It's time for you to get some rest.

♪ Hesitant to trace back ♪

♪ I'm afraid my longing will be engraved ♪

♪ What is love? ♪

♪ Memories keep welling up ♪

♪ For all the fervor ♪

♪ And reluctance tied to these memories, our ways have parted ♪

♪ All I ask ♪

♪ One promise, I will follow without hesitation ♪

♪ All I pursue ♪

♪ Joys and sorrows ♪

♪ Stake my whole life ♪

♪ On this ♪

♪ Stepping on the frost ♪

♪ Take a glimpse at the sweet memories ♪

♪ They accompany me in this long journey of life ♪

♪ Distances don't bother me ♪

♪ The memories will linger on ♪

♪ I hope my love will finally find you ♪

♪ I hope my prayers will be answered ♪

♪ Let me hold your hand ♪

♪ Wish us to be an ordinary couple ♪

♪ May we walk past the hustle and bustle ♪

♪ To the end of the world ♪

♪ Stepping on the frost ♪

♪ I'm ready to salvage the tattered world ♪

♪ My passion is like blazing flames ♪

♪ No obstacle can hold me back ♪

♪ This love leaves me no regret ♪

♪ May the world be filled with romance ♪

♪ May people be with their beloved ones ♪

♪ Holding your hand, I'll pray for peace ♪

♪ No regret, no sorrow ♪

♪ When the gilding wears off ♪

♪ We'll still be together ♪

There is

a long journey ahead.

I've prepared some food for you.

You can eat when you're hungry.

Thank you.

Belated kindness.

Thank you.

You can stay in Yao State

if you want to.

I can settle you down

somewhere else.

And about the fireworks that day,

if you liked them...

That day,

I was drunk and behaved inappropriately.

Please forgive me, Prince Annan.

Now that everywhere is at peace,

just let bygones

be bygones.

Jin'an is already dead.

I should have realized it.

Wait.

Since you're leaving,

I'll return this hairpin

to its owner.

Since it's over between us,

what's the point

of keeping such stuff?

Take care, Prince Annan.

Welcome back, Grand General, General Li. Let's head back to the capital.

Are you and Mo Yin

planning to return to Wuling Mountain?

So there's nothing I can hide from you.

It's been a while

since we left the mountain.

As the Master of the Mountain,

he has more important things to deal with, of course.

I can't be too selfish.

We're already in Taijin territory now.

With Ji Ran and others escorting you,

I can rest assured.

Seems like Mo Yin

has been taking good care of you.

You're so caring about him.

Who's caring about him?

I'm just

taking this opportunity

to go back

to replenish my herbal stock.

How are things going

between you and Jin'an?

You once promised to accompany each other

and grow old together.

Don't you think it'll be a shame

if you don't give it another shot?

We once fell deeply in love with each other.

It's true.

But he remembers neither the past

nor me.

This is also true.

In this world,

gatherings

and partings

are all part of fate.

It's just fate playing with us.

If that's the case,

let me take this away.

So it won't remind you of him, giving you heartache.

The emotional ties

are intertwined and complicated.

You should at least give me some time

to cut them off one by one.

Since you've decided to let go,

you should do it decisively.

You're a general.

Where's that decisive warrior you once were?

It's getting late.

I'll take my leave.

Shuang,

take care of yourself.

Shuang.

Actually, Jin'an has already...

You should go now.

Don't keep Mo Yin waiting.

I made your favorite pear-blossom pastries

and wanted to bring them here while they're still warm.

I remember I fell in love

with a woman in Taijin.

You are the Prince Annan of Yao State.

Falling in love with a woman from Taijin

will not end well.

What if I were not the Prince Annan?

[Here rest the Yao warriors of loyalty and bravery.]

His Majesty has returned.

The Empress Dowager Qin has fallen from power.

The war is over.

The people are safe.

Being buried here,

you will be able to witness

the peaceful

and prosperous future

of Yao State.

[From now on,]

[there will no longer be the Prince Annan who wages war.]

[May the world remain peaceful.]

[May you, heroic warriors, rest in peace.]

I, Li Shuang,

have escorted my father, Li Wei, back.

Despite the unsuccessful peace negotiation this time,

Emperor Duan Aoze has reclaimed the throne.

He's benevolent and not fond of wars.

Perhaps there's hope for peace

between our two nations.

Grand General Li Wei

sacrificed himself for the greater good

and died for his state.

He's hereby posthumously granted

the title of Duke of Loyalty and Courage

to honor his virtue.

Please allow me to express my gratitude

for your grace on behalf of my father, Your Majesty.

You may rise now.

A wise ruler should be fair

with rewards and punishments.

Given

Li Wei's contributions,

he's already been rewarded.

However,

Li Shuang committed a grave crime.

Your Majesty, please

punish her with no mercy.