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[Shadow Love]

[Episode 38]

Assassin!

Protect His Majesty!

Protect His Majesty.

Who are you?

How dare you disrupt the funeral procession

of Taijin's Empress?

How can my beloved wife

enter your imperial mausoleum?

I issued the military order

forbidding you to eat.

Eat this candy secretly.

Eat it secretly.

Let's go home.

Your Majesty set this trap

just to lure Duan Aodeng out

to kill him.

Given the current situation,

he must've regained his powers.

Without a clever strategy,

he's impossible to defeat.

The deceased feels no pain.

Please ease your heart, Your Majesty.

Shoot!

♪ In my chest ♪

♪ A raging sea of fire burns ♪

♪ It stains your armor ♪

♪ As we stand side by side, passing through the mist ♪

♪ Tearing away the darkness of fate ♪

♪ The black and white of night and day ♪

♪ I'll always be there ♪

♪ One moment is a lifetime ♪

♪ Transcend the future of life and death ♪

♪ It's hidden in my heart, growing in my soul ♪

♪ I live only for you ♪

♪ The love in my bones and blood ♪

♪ Surges in the long night ♪

♪ Enveloped by the flames ♪

♪ Only you understand my heart ♪

♪ I fear no burns, indulging my unique love ♪

♪ I'm burning for you ♪

♪ I'll die for you ♪

♪ I've never changed my promise ♪

♪ Fate is revealed, you are my only love ♪

♪ With a pact of blood, I won't let go ♪

Kill!

[Imperial Mausoleum]

♪ Oh, I'll charge through the darkness ♪

♪ Oh, my faith exists only for you ♪

Wait for me.

I'll be back soon.

♪ Stay undefeated by the backlash ♪

♪ We'll face life and death together and awaken love ♪

♪ The haze we overcame together ♪

♪ Is a medal surging in my chest ♪

♪ I'll engrave your name ♪

♪ Into my heart ♪

♪ With a powerful melody ♪

♪ I'll create an era for you ♪

♪ I exist only for you ♪

♪ One moment is a lifetime ♪

♪ Transcend the future of life and death ♪

♪ It's hidden in my heart, growing in my soul ♪

♪ I live only for you ♪

♪ The love in my bones and blood ♪

♪ Surges in the long night ♪

♪ Enveloped by the flames ♪

♪ Only you understand my heart ♪

♪ Which spreads into your sea of fire ♪

♪ I am still here ♪

♪ Watching over you ♪

♪ I fear no burns, indulging my unique love ♪

Attack!

♪ I'm burning for you ♪

♪ I'll die for you ♪

♪ I've never changed my promise ♪

♪ Fate is revealed, you are my only love ♪

♪ With a pact of blood, I won't let go ♪

♪ Oh, I'll charge through the darkness ♪

♪ Oh, my faith exists only for you ♪

♪ We'll stand side by side, hand in hand, undefeated ♪

♪ Our heartbeats will rewrite this era ♪

♪ Fate is revealed, you are my only love ♪

♪ Oh, my faith exists only for you ♪

Do you think you can

escape unscathed after killing me?

Killing you will be a cakewalk.

If you still want to protect Taijin,

don't stand in my way.

As an emperor,

I can't take my own life lightly.

But if I were to die by your hand today,

I'd be glad to reunite with Shuang

in the afterlife.

You don't deserve that.

Shuang devoted her entire life to Taijin.

You not only watched her

being forced to death,

but you even

used her corpse as bait

to lure me out.

I'm the ruler of a nation.

Li Shuang is the posthumously honored empress of Taijin.

As the mother figure of the empire,

in life, she fought enemies in the battlefield,

and in death, she helps Taijin

eliminate threats.

What's wrong with that?

I should've never let her return to Taijin.

You failed to protect her—

If you truly loved her,

why'd it fall to me to protect her?

You betrayed her.

Now you want to take her away again.

Duan Aodeng.

Don't you think you're being too greedy?

However, I didn't expect

that you'd go to such lengths

to restore the Jade Linglong.

I accept my defeat.

I only hope

that after my death,

you won't use the Jade Linglong's power to wage war.

Give the people of Taijin

peace and tranquility.

I'm no longer Prince Annan of Yao State.

Worldly affairs are

no longer my concern.

I didn't

come here to kill you.

Killing you

would only breed more hatred.

I just want to take Shuang home.

All my flesh and blood

have been hunted down and killed by me.

Even if you kill me,

except for Shuang,

no one would avenge me.

There are also your people of Taijin.

Since you took the throne,

you've led the people and nation

with compassion and diplomacy.

You're a good emperor.

The peace between our two states

was bought with Shuang's life.

You owe it to her to safeguard it.

You love her more

than I imagined.

Your Majesty.

This Dream Powder is

the most precious secret drug in the palace.

It's the only one in the world,

an heirloom

for emergencies.

Are you really sure

you want to use it on General Li?

Everyone in Taijin

wants her dead.

But I won't allow it.

In my lifetime,

I owe her too much.

I can only use this

to let her live on.

The Dream Powder

stops one's breathing,

making them appear dead.

Once you take this pill,

you'll awaken

in 3 days.

Since Shuang is still alive,

why did you set up this trap?

To lure you out.

You renounced your title as Prince Annan.

I already knew that.

So,

I decided to take a gamble,

betting that you still love Shuang deeply

and would do anything to save her.

What I carry on my shoulders is

the weight of the empire

and all its people.

I can't love her alone.

But you can.

Gambling with your life,

aren't you afraid I'll kill you?

This journey

has been perilous.

My hands are stained with the blood of many,

yet I've never felt indebted to anyone,

except for Shuang.

I owe her too much.

If I were to die for her,

I'd have no regrets.

From now on,

Prince Annan no longer exists,

nor does General Li.

May Taijin and Yao

remain allies

forever.

[Wuling]

If you keep refusing

food, water, and rest,

I'm afraid you'll collapse

before Shuang wakes up.

It's already the third day.

Why hasn't she awakened?

Three days is just an estimate.

How drugs work is contingent on

your constitution,

which varies.

Mo Yin said

it's normal to last for five to ten days.

There's no need to be so anxious.

Is it five days

or ten days?

So what if you know the exact time?

When Shuang wakes up

and sees you looking half-dead,

she might become so upset

that she faints again.

After all you've done,

are you still

going to make her suffer for nothing?

How'd it go?

He finally ate something.

That's good.

I added

calming medicine to his porridge

so he could rest for a while,

lest he

completely ruins his health.

Can you guarantee

Shuang will

wake up again?

Actually, I'm not that anxious.

I can wait for you.

Let alone a few days,

even if it takes years,

decades,

or even centuries,

I'll wait for you forever.

Anyway, you are

stuck with me in this lifetime.

Mo Yin thought I couldn't leave you

because the Jade Linglong had

chosen its master.

But he doesn't know that

even the rarest spiritual entities

lack the ability to love.

What truly loves you

is me...

and my heart.

So,

whether I remove the Jade Linglong

or lose my memory,

or whether I am Jin'an or Duan Aodeng,

no matter how many times we start over,

I'll irresistibly fall in love with you

time and again.

Uncontrollably...

I'll fall for you all over again.

Even in the worst case

where you really

never wake up in this lifetime,

I'm not afraid.

Because we agreed

to be born together

and to die together.

Right?

♪ A long, lonely road ♪

♪ Dust and smoke drift endlessly ♪

♪ Heart's light flickers ♪

♪ A lingering glimpse like fleeting shade ♪

♪ Love, pure and innocent ♪

♪ Cannot cover the darkness of cold nights ♪

♪ I lift a fragment of memory ♪

♪ Lighting the winding paths of the past ♪

♪ In the shadows ♪

♪ A lone figure—where does it dwell? ♪

♪ Always ♪

♪ Even drifting, follow you to and fro ♪

♪ I longingly caress your image ♪

♪ My heart remains steadfast ♪

♪ Always near, never leaving ♪

♪ Watching the fate of the mortal world ♪

♪ Sinking, indulging, again and again ♪

♪ Sweet as honey, willingly so ♪

♪ Lost in fleeting memories ♪

♪ Wandering in search ♪

♪ Vows scattered in the air, yet still remembered ♪

♪ Where love begins ♪

♪ Where eyes can reach ♪

♪ It's all for you ♪

Shuang.

Shuang.

Who are you?

You...

don't remember me?

Why am I here?

Did you just

call me Shuang?

Is that my name?

Don't come near me!

Stay right there.

Why am I here?

What's your relationship with me?

Answer me!

Who are you?

It's okay.

When I forgot everything,

you suffered alone.

Now I guess it's my turn.

As long as you're safe and healthy,

I'll be whoever

you want me to be.

What nonsense

are you talking about?

What's your

relationship with me?

I am your—

Just stay put

and talk!

I am your...

Your...

I get it now.

You're a thug!

A man and woman alone

in this remote wilderness—

you must've kidnapped me!

How's this a remote wilderness?

Besides,

do I really look like a thug?

I'll go to you.

Don't you move.

Stay still.

Well,

you're quite handsome.

I doubt you're a bad guy.

Are you the fox spirit

who gave your heart to me,

a hunter who fell off a cliff?

You have no memory of your past,

but you remember the stories

in the biographies quite well.

Do you read biographies too?

Then do you know

when the main characters

are the happiest

in those stories?

When?

When

it's a false alarm

and when they find what they've lost.

Today,

you've experienced both.

By the Mandate of Heaven,

the Emperor decrees:

[Imperial Palace of Taijin] [Three months later]

Since our nation and Yao State

have formed an alliance,

we're fortunate to have peace

throughout the land.

All weapons

may now be sheathed and silenced.

Taxes and labor duties will be reduced

nationwide,

to give relief to the people.

Starting today,

these policies shall be

implemented in all regions

and evaluated accordingly.

His Majesty is wise and enlightened!

[I will certainly fulfill]

[everything we once hoped for together.]

[I won't fail the world,]

[nor will I fail you.]

I heard that

Taijin and Yao State have signed a peace treaty.

All the people

can finally live in peace.

Before they left,

I checked Jin'an's pulse.

He's no different from ordinary people now.

According to ancient texts,

his shadow puppet and blood master have merged.

He is now his own master,

which means

the Jade Linglong will

only have health-strengthening effects.

Which ancient text?

I've never come across that.

That's because your studies are lacking.

Go look it up yourself.

Before, you went through so much trouble

to get that Jade Linglong.

Why aren't you

in a hurry to get it back from Jin'an now?

I originally thought

the shadow puppet was just an emotionless

killing machine.

But Jin'an's heart is

full of love

and kindness.

After getting to know him,

my view of the Jade Linglong has completely changed.

Besides, the Jade Linglong has chosen him.

It'd be near impossible for anyone else

to take it and use it.

Leaving it with him

wouldn't hurt.

But, Master Mo,

you're still generous,

willing to give away

such a treasure

to someone else.

What are you saying?

I have

always been generous.

If you're that generous,

why don't you

give me this Wuling Mountain

filled with treasures?

If you like it,

it's yours.

Everyone in Wuling Mountain

treats you as the lady of the house anyway.

It would make

no difference.

Since the Master has spoken,

then my position

should be made official.

Well, you're getting on in years,

and you're quite pleasing to the eye.

I guess I shall deign to

compromise and be your missus.

You...

As a young lady,

how could you speak so boldly

without any shame?

Do you agree or not?

I'm extraordinarily good-looking.

Who's compromising is debatable.

Are you feeling shy?

You're blushing.

Why are you blushing?

You're blushing!

Yes or no?

So that's a yes?

Yes?

Here, everyone gets a piece of stewed meat!

Don't fight over it.

Me too!

Don't take hers.

Me too!

Who else wants some stewed meat?

Raise your hand!

Me!

Me too!

Here.

One piece each.

Me too!

Okay, okay.

This one is for your mother.

Here's yours.

Don't say I'm playing favorites.

[In loving memory of my friend, Qiao]

These children are

all orphans I took in after you left.

They have a home now.

This must have been your wish.

Rest assured.

I'll do everything in my power

to protect them.

It's just like the old days.

The Lis are really

all the same.

Again!

Come on!

Chang Huaisheng from Squad 3, Team 3,

fall out and rest.

Deputy General Ji,

I can still go on!

New recruits naturally

have different physical conditions.

To become elites of the Changfeng Army,

you need a solid foundation.

Neither should you be lazy

nor should you rush things.

Fall out.

Yes, sir!

Deputy General Ji.

Sir,

you know my name?

Mr. Ji,

you're just like my sister now,

remembering the names of every soldier

in the Changfeng Army.

Everyone, listen up!

Train hard!

Keep your back straight!

You,

hold your squat firmly!

[General.]

[Don't worry.]

[I'll protect everything you left behind]

[with my life.]

It's my sister.

Shuang.

Shuang.

Shuang!

Shuang!

♪ Before my eyes ♪

♪ Your lines are still clear ♪

Take good care of yourself!

♪ 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? ♪

Ting is all grown up.

Sure you don't want to

♪ In a moment of thought ♪

reveal yourself to him?

♪ Every thread of longing grows wild ♪

I saw how well he's doing.

♪ Hesitant to brush aside ♪

That's enough.

♪ I'm afraid your face will be blurred ♪

In the eyes of the world,

♪ Hesitant to trace back ♪

Li Shuang is dead.

♪ I'm afraid my longing will be engraved ♪

I don't want to disrupt

this hard-earned peace.

♪ What is love? ♪

Then

♪ Memories keep welling up ♪

what shall we do next?

♪ For all the fervor ♪

In the past,

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

I often thought about

settling down in a place

♪ All I ask ♪

away from worldly conflicts

♪ One promise, I will follow without hesitation ♪

after retiring.

I'll spend my days drinking

♪ All I pursue ♪

and practicing swordsmanship,

♪ Joys and sorrows ♪

living

a truly free life.

♪ Stake my whole life ♪

♪ On this ♪

Okay.

Wherever you are,

I'll be with you.

♪ Stepping on the frost ♪

♪ I'm ready to salvage the tattered world ♪

♪ My passion is like blazing flames ♪

Are you really willing to

♪ No obstacle can hold me back ♪

leave everything in Yao State behind?

♪ This love leaves me no regret ♪

Actually,

♪ May the world be filled with romance ♪

you still have your elder brother.

You could stay.

♪ May people be with their beloved ones ♪

Have you forgotten?

I am Jin'an.

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

I came because of you,

♪ No regret, no sorrow ♪

and I'll go wherever you lead.

♪ When the gilding wears off ♪

♪ We'll still be together ♪

♪ 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 ♪

Let's go.

♪ 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 ♪

One!

♪ To the end of the world ♪

Two.

Drink some water.

Three.

Four!

Is it sweet?

One more.

Here.

Living an easy life

being pampered is nice.

Why was I

so stubborn before,

not knowing how to enjoy life?

As long as you're happy.

Fan harder.

Alright,

that's enough

for today.

Thank you, Master.

I've barely taught you anything.

I'm no master.

Then what should

we call you?

If not Master...

Call me Uncle.

See?

I told you they were a couple.

Come on, let's go play.

Help needed!

Please help, you two!

We're out of firewood.

Can you watch

these two little ones?

Sure, leave them to us. Go ahead.

Have fun.

Be careful on your way.

Alright!

Are you hot?

Don't run around!

Don't run!

There's a ball there too!

Don't fight!

I'll get you another ball.

Don't bump into others!

Be careful.

You'll fall. Don't climb on the dining table.

Don't pluck the flowers!

Are you hot?

It's really not easy

to watch kids.

I think it's nice.

With so many kids, it's so lively

and fun.

Don't run too fast!

It is fun.

Just a bit tiring.

Why don't you

help me recharge?

How?

Give me a kiss.

No way.

They're all watching.

They're busy playing.

Just one kiss.

Just a quick peck.

It'll be a bad influence on the kids! No!

Just a peck.

No.

We've been together for so long.

They are looking!

They're not!

What do you mean? Look, so many

-pairs of eyes! -Then...

Let's do this.

I'll block their view.

Kiss me secretly.

Secretly.

No. No way.

They can't see us.

Then I'll kiss you.

No, that won't work either.

Fine, no kissing then.

Finally got them all settled.

Taking care of kids is really not easy.

What's wrong?

I was thinking...

The kids have someone to soothe them.

Why doesn't anyone soothe me?

Are the children

all asleep?

Looks like they are.

Shuang.

Shuang!

What?

Can you...

soothe me again?

Why?

Ouyang!

You two...

You're back! Just in time!

Perfect timing.

The kids are all asleep.

They're yours now.

Are you leaving already?

Wait.

Stay a few more days.

You don't come often.

We have

troubled you enough.

Until next time.

But...

Let's go.

The kids will miss you!

What about dinner?

No thanks!

Save it for the kids!

What's the rush?

Did they scare you that much?

Let's go quickly.

Once those little monsters wake up,

all hell will break loose again.

I remember someone

bragging so confidently

that watching kids for a while

will be a cakewalk.

Yes, the kids are cute,

but they're a bit too energetic.

I can't handle it.

More importantly,

I really want us

to have our own little troublemaker.

♪ Always bearing the light ♪

♪ Accumulated from wandering through myriad phenomena ♪

♪ Upon meeting you, I just want to unleash it all ♪

♪ All the wounds were worth it ♪

♪ Never afraid, never yielding ♪

♪ Always wild when it comes to love and hate ♪

♪ The chill soaking through my armor ♪

♪ Is the searing moonlight ♪

♪ To the frost upon your brows ♪

♪ You are above my fate ♪

♪ My hidden wounds now apparent ♪

♪ My restless heart follows your lead ♪

♪ You are above my fate ♪

♪ Venture life's triumphs and tribulations together ♪

♪ Hand in hand, there's nowhere we can't go ♪

♪ If you're in the abyss, I'll inundate it with light ♪

♪ In the light, you're bound to fight by my side ♪

♪ Curses and obstacles of fate ♪

♪ All obliterated with a single kiss ♪

♪ If you're in the desert, I'll make the roses bloom ♪

♪ Our hands clasped, reach out for them despite the thorns ♪

♪ Just exchanging gazes in silence ♪

♪ Go on the offensive for love, set totems ablaze ♪