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=Episode 1=

(The Yongye people are blessed with eternal life.)

(But maybe this is fate's punishment.)

(Because their loved ones would drift away)

(from them.)

(To end this endless existence,)

(they have to plant a Noctrose)

(with their hearts.)

(When the flower blooms,)

(they'll be free.)

(Yan Maidens of the Yan Clan live only briefly.)

(To extend this fleeting life,)

(they must love a Yongye Clan member.)

(If it's true love,)

(it can break the curse of early death.)

Too bad,

I only have three months to live.

(The Noctrose is reacting oddly.)

(Yan Maiden.)

It hurts.

Who are you?

You're awake.

Who are you?

Are you from Yongye Clan?

The scent of Yan Maiden's blood

attracts Yongye Clan members.

Looks like I guessed right.

You are a Yongye Clan member.

Aren't you scared of me?

No, I'm not.

You should already know

what it means to know who I am.

Your blood is incredibly valuable

to the Yongye Clan.

In my eyes,

you're nothing

but a rare delicacy.

Yet now you want me to save you.

Please save me.

If you don't help me now,

I've got three months left at most.

If I die now,

it's no different than dying later.

How can I save you?

Yan Maidens have always been florists.

Our lives are short, like flowers.

We'll wither when our time comes.

None of us lives past twenty-five.

It starts on a full moon night,

with burning pain and a heavy heart.

Then, we'll be deprived

of all senses and die.

Unless...

Unless I marry a Yongye Clan member,

I could keep living.

Marriage?

Marriage is serious.

Aren't you ashamed?

Yan Clan values walking marriage.

Isn't that just natural for us?

Ridiculous.

It's true.

There was once a Yan Maiden

who married a Yongye member.

She lived until she was eighty.

I'm begging you.

I don't want to die. Please help me.

What's so bad about dying?

You Yongye people live forever.

How could you know our struggles?

I just want to survive.

I want to live like a normal person.

This so-called eternal life

isn't always a blessing.

Life and death are fate. Don't force it.

I've searched everywhere to find you,

even made a boat my home.

It took so much to reach you,

but you...

You should be glad I haven't hurt you yet.

If you help me...

If you just help me,

I'd serve as your comfort food forever.

Can you walk?

If you can, then leave now.

For centuries,

the Noctrose stayed a bud.

It never changed at all.

But when Yan Maiden showed up,

the bud opened a little.

Why did that happen?

Looks like the one destined to bloom the Noctrose

has come.

Do you mean

the flower opens when she's here?

Or do you mean...

You need to

find the answer yourself.

Where's the flower?

Where is it?

Go look for it!

Hurry up!

What are you doing?

Why did you ruin my flowers?

Hey, what are you doing?

You took money from the Meng family.

We agreed on a one-month delivery.

It's way past that now!

Wanting Lotus isn't easy to grow.

Look, can't we just talk this out?

Why are you wrecking my flowers?

Stop with the excuses.

If I don't deliver on time,

you're the one who'll pay.

(I can feel it. It's that woman.)

Guys,

throw the flowers into the river.

Smash everything!

Got it.

I'm begging you.

- Please stop. - Get lost.

Stop?

You can forget about this business.

I'll deliver it

as soon as the seeds are ready.

Okay, I...

♪Memories pile up, never fading away♪

♪I call it a sickness—I can't let go♪

♪Missing you cuts deep, shaping your shadow♪

♪All my pain comes from not wanting to part♪

♪I was caught in the middle♪

♪It's hard to survive♪

♪Love faded in you, but grew in me♪

♪And wore me down inside♪

♪I'm the desert, craving the open sea♪

♪I'll show you the humor in tragedy♪

♪Will you ever remember me?♪

♪A divine once blessed us with love♪

♪But that blessing faded in a flash♪

♪The moon stays bright, never falling♪

♪But it's no longer mine♪

=Episode 2=

Why are you here?

Have you changed your mind?

Who are they?

Them?

They're from the Meng family.

They asked me for a hundred Wanting Lotus.

That kind is hard to grow.

So they sent a bunch of people to bother me.

Is this your place?

Yeah.

I've traveled all over the country alone,

with this one boat,

all to find a Yongye Clan member.

Didn't expect you to show up yourself.

I mean, I finally found you.

(Let me see for myself)

(if your blood can make the Noctrose bloom.)

That's beautiful.

What is that?

What are you doing?

What now?

Make it bloom.

How do I make it bloom?

Feed it with blood

until it flowers.

With blood?

If I get it to bloom,

will you let me stay with you?

Sure.

That depends on

whether you survive until then.

Why should I listen to you?

You don't have to.

But ending you

is easy for me.

Still no sign of Yan Maiden?

Not yet.

A hundred Wanting Lotus.

How many do we have so far?

Only...

Only twenty-one so far.

It's been three months.

You know how crucial it is for my work,

yet you still don't take it seriously.

How dare you.

My lord, I'll find the rest soon.

My lord.

Eat this.

You can go now.

Yes.

Hualing,

I'll make sure you wake up soon.

If it weren't for that person,

we wouldn't have been apart for so long.

Where is this place?

It's beautiful here.

Do you always grow flowers here?

From now on, you'll care for the Noctrose here.

So it's a deal,

when it blooms,

you'll stay with me forever.

It's freezing here.

There's snow everywhere.

Just like you,

so cold and distant.

It's been five years

since I last saw snow in Mobei.

It's a pity

that I've only got three months left.

Not sure if I'll see snow again.

♪Right or wrong, I poured my heart out♪

It's snowing.

The snow is so beautiful.

Did you see that?

It's snowing.

It's stunning.

Oh wow.

It's really beautiful.

I haven't seen snow like this in ages.

It's just breathtaking.

♪I surrendered♪

♪Beauty that rises from the ashes♪

♪Even with tears, I won't turn away♪

♪Once you forgive me, I'll be just like you♪

♪Like bees drawn to flowers♪

♪My defenses were always broken through♪

♪After the pain, I still sank into it♪

♪I hold on tight, never backing down♪

♪Why regret when we haven't lost it?♪

♪Who will break down first?♪

♪Our story isn't over yet♪

♪Why rush to shield me with kindness♪

Mr. Meng, Mr. Meng!

Mr. Meng, please stand up for me!

(Meng Mansion) Mr. Meng is busy.

- Please leave. - Come out, Mr. Meng!

Please help me, Mr. Meng.

Sir,

what's going on here?

Please go now.

- No way. - Ms. Zhang's daughter Taochun

once visited Mr. Meng's clinic,

and ever since, she fell for him.

But he loved his late wife the most,

so how could he ever like her?

- Besides, her face... - This is my daughter.

In the end, Taochun just lost her mind.

She resorted to the legendary Love Flower.

Women seeking Love Flower to solve romance issues

all disappeared, including Taochun.

She hasn't been back yet.

Can you help me?

Mr. Meng is here.

- Mr. Meng - Mr. Meng is here.

- Mr. Meng. - Mr. Meng.

Mr. Meng, please,

please help me find my daughter.

Honestly, I've never met Miss Taochun,

but I can send someone to search for her.

Please go home and wait for the news.

Are you going to help me?

(Meng Mansion) Mr. Meng is a hero.

He gives out food and medicine.

We owe him our thanks.

Yeah, that's right.

If Mr. Meng agrees, it's all settled.

Exactly.

Thank you, Mr. Meng.

- Thank you. - My pleasure.

Don't worry.

Alright, let's go.

Come on, let's move.

Alright.

Let's go.

Stop right there!

What are you doing?

Are you looking for trouble?

I took your money,

so I have to keep my word.

I'm here just to tell you,

my Wanting Lotus has sprouted.

In a few days, it'll be delivered here.

That's more like it.

So, stop picking on me from now on.

What's up?

My lord,

this florist says,

she can deliver all the lotuses next month.

Good. You can go.

Yes.

Mr. Meng.

There was a spider

landing on your shoulder.

I was worried I'd scare you if I spoke up,

so I apologize

if I startled you.

It's alright, Mr. Meng.

Thank you, Mr. Meng.

Which brand of scented powder do you use?

I used to buy powder for my wife a lot.

Mine's made from field bindweed.

It's a rare species. I got a few and turned them

into scented powder.

If that's all, Mr. Meng,

I'll take my leave.

Oh, about the Wanting Lotus,

I'll have someone deliver it to you.

Alright, miss. Go ahead.

Look into this young lady.

Yes.

Are we really going to find Taochun?

Didn't she say

her daughter is her only relative left?

If that's the case,

let's help her out.

Let them reunite.

Yes.

=Episode 3=

Mr. Meng.

Mr. Meng.

Mr. Meng.

Mr. Meng, you came to see me.

Good girl.

Once the test is done,

I'll reward you for this.

She tried the new drug.

Now her strength and speed

are way above average.

But her mind drifts in and out.

She can't control it.

Keep testing.

And find more test subjects.

Yes.

(Looks like Chong Yang isn't up yet.)

(The Butterfly Lovers)

(The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl)

(The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl)

(The Butterfly Lovers)

(Secret Love Files)

(Madame White Snake and Xu Xian)

Who is it?

You're awake.

Time for breakfast.

How did you get in?

I...

I have a question for you.

Aren't Yongye people afraid of light?

Why didn't you close the curtains?

And you look unaffected.

Yongye people only fear direct sunlight.

No wonder your room's always so dark.

That's not your concern.

- I... - I want to know how you got in.

I just walked in, that's all.

What's with this romance novel?

You usually act so distant.

Your life's kind of dull.

I thought you could use a sweet love story,

and maybe learn something in advance.

I picked all these out just for you.

Ji Nanxing.

I'm not into romance novels.

I made soup for you.

Wait here for me.

Blood sausage.

Pork blood cake.

Spicy blood curd hotpot.

Pork blood tofu.

And a bowl of soup,

duck blood vermicelli soup.

You've probably gotten used to being alone.

No one's looking out for you, right?

But you can count on me.

From now on, I'm here.

I'll always be by your side.

I won't let you struggle like this.

But what if

I'm actually pretty well-off?

Or maybe

I like being alone.

Then... then I...

I won't bother you.

Can I just quietly take care of you?

No need for that.

If the Noctrose doesn't bloom in 3 months,

you'll still die.

I'm so good-looking.

How could you let me die?

I've lived for so many years,

and have seen plenty of people die.

One more won't matter.

Hey, I have my pride!

I've taken the initiative,

but you still look so cold.

If it weren't to survive,

I wouldn't even talk to you.

If you weren't hot, who'd cook for you?

Wait, you're not that handsome or fit.

You're good at nothing.

I'm so mad right now.

Ji Nanxing, you are so embarrassing.

That's infuriating.

Don't touch my flowers. Who are you?

- And Taochun, her face... - Look, this is my daughter.

Taochun?

I know you.

Your mom is looking for you.

So beautiful.

Your face, it's just stunning.

Taochun, did something happen?

If only I had a face like yours,

maybe he'd finally love me.

Taochun, what are you talking about?

Give it to me.

What are you doing?

Give me your face.

Give me your face.

I want to take your face off.

Taochun.

I'm going to peel your face off.

Taochun, wake up.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang!

Give me back my face.

Give me back my face!

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang, are you okay?

It's daytime now.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang, are you okay?

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

=Episode 4=

(I can't believe how weak I've become.)

(Even an attack like that left a mark.)

(Looks like the Noctrose is about to bloom.)

(My wish...)

(Is it finally coming true?)

What are you doing?

I'm just trying to cool you down.

I don't need it.

My blood can help you heal.

I...

You...

Step aside.

Go!

I...

♪Memories pile up, never fading away♪

♪I call it a sickness—I can't let go♪

♪Missing you cuts deep, shaping your shadow♪

♪All my pain comes from not wanting to part♪

♪I was caught in the middle♪

♪It's hard to survive♪

♪Love faded in you, but grew in me♪

♪And wore me down inside♪

♪I'm the desert, craving the open sea♪

♪I'll show you the humor in tragedy♪

♪Will you ever remember me?♪

♪A divine once blessed us with love♪

♪But that blessing faded in a flash♪

♪The moon stays bright, never falling♪

♪But it's no longer mine♪

♪The wind flows on, clear like a river♪

♪But me? I'm just stuck being me♪

♪Chasing you, and wandering♪

Thank you.

♪But my heart stays solid, won't sway♪

♪Love's a flower, doomed to fade♪

♪I was caught in the middle♪

♪It's hard to survive♪

♪Love faded in you, but grew in me♪

♪And wore me down inside♪

♪I'm the desert, craving the open sea♪

♪I'll show you the humor in tragedy♪

♪Will you ever remember me?♪

♪A divine once blessed us with love♪

♪But that blessing faded in a flash♪

♪The moon stays bright, never falling♪

♪But it's no longer mine♪

What are you doing?

Helping you heal.

♪But me? I'm just stuck being me♪

♪Chasing you, and wandering♪

♪Rain falls, slipping away like wishes♪

♪But my heart stays solid, won't sway♪

♪Love's a flower, doomed to fade♪

Hang in there.

♪The wind flows on, clear like a river♪

♪But me? I'm just stuck being me♪

♪Chasing you, and wandering♪

♪Rain falls, slipping away like wishes♪

♪But my heart stays solid, won't sway♪

♪Love's a flower, doomed to fade♪

♪I'm waiting for our story to change♪

You're okay now.

♪But we hurried past each other♪

I'm fine now.

Who's that girl?

You mean that girl earlier?

Her name's Taochun.

I heard she vanished searching for Love Flower.

No idea why she ended up here.

She was rambling about wanting my face.

Love Flower.

There's news about Love Flower in Nan'an City lately.

They say if you give it to a man you like,

he'll stick by your side forever.

Is Love Flower even real?

I've grown flowers for years,

never heard of anything like Love Flower.

But girls these days all believe in it.

I heard in the past few years,

a lot of girls searching for it went missing.

Missing?

Maybe this Love Flower

grew somewhere on a cliff.

I don't really know.

For the head of the Meng family,

Taochun really was devoted.

The Meng family?

I'll check on her body.

It's not haunted, right?

I've never seen a ghost.

Then how did she just vanish?

Or maybe she's not dead?

If she's alive,

would she disappear without a trace?

Well…

Go get some rest.

I'll look into it.

Are you just leaving me here alone?

I can't stay here by myself.

What if she comes back?

So what do you want?

Can I stay at your place?

There's no other room here.

You can crash on the couch.

Alright.

I mean the living room couch.

No way.

I'm scared to sleep alone.

If you won't

let me use your room's couch, fine.

Then I'll take your bed.

You...

Listen, don't mess with me.

If I get hurt because of you,

you'll have to take care of me.

Sir.

Xici,

I know a lot of people like you.

But what's up with Taochun?

Sir, please don't tease me.

Miss Taochun once came to my clinic.

We've met a few times.

But this Love Flower...

I really know nothing about it.

Something about this feels off.

Send someone to look into it again.

Alright.

Xici,

you've been running the clinic alone

and looking after me here.

It's been tough on you.

Sir, you don't need to say that.

The Mengs made a promise to serve you

for generations.

This is just what I should do.

By the way, Xici,

isn't Hualing's memorial day coming up?

She's not gone.

She's only in a coma.

Back then, I didn't save her.

I had my reasons.

You probably know this too.

I hope you don't mind.

You're right, sir.

I believe she'll wake up.

Sir,

I won.

Nice move.

Mr. Chong Yang.

Please save Hualing, Mr. Chong Yang.

I can't help her.

Xici, let me give you some advice.

Some things are out of our hands.

Mr. Chong Yang.

The Meng family has served you for years.

We only ask you for this one thing.

Please save Hualing.

I'm begging you.

Xici.

I'm sorry, I can't help you.

Mr. Chong Yang.

Don't go, Mr. Chong Yang.

Hualing.

Wake up, Hualing.

=Episode 5=

Since you can't wait any longer,

how about tonight, just like you wanted.

No way.

I...

I need the restroom.

What's wrong?

Brother.

Why stare at me?

Are you that famous star, Zhu Yingying?

So, you're from the Yongye Clan?

No, I'm not.

Brother,

what is going on here?

Actually,

she'll stay at our place.

Stay?

Since when is Ye Mansion a hotel?

You're the worst at lying.

Yang.

Just Yang? That's close.

Is there a problem?

Not at all.

I'm a florist.

My name is Ji Nanxing.

Yeah, I like her.

We...

We're together.

♪Trading sharp words in a fight♪

♪Trying to hide the chaos inside♪

Yeah.

We're a couple.

A couple?

Yang,

why are you with her?

Yang,

do you actually like her?

Yes,

I do.

All these years,

I've never seen you like anyone.

What's so special about her?

Why do you like her?

Because she loves gardening.

She treats her flowers like kids.

And her smile is really pretty.

♪I surrendered♪

Seeing her smile makes my day.

When she smiles, I forget my troubles.

She's tough too.

And she's so brave.

She puts herself at risk

just to protect others.

♪My defenses were always broken through♪

She can be annoying sometimes

and loves to mess around.

But as long as I'm with her,

I feel the world really has warmth,

and everything feels real.

♪Why rush to shield me with kindness♪

Yang,

but she's human after all.

She can't always be there for you.

I'll make the most of our time together.

I can stay with my brother.

We don't need you.

Changsheng,

stop it.

Yang.

It's alright now.

You and Yingying just got back,

so get some rest.

Chong Yang,

was what you said earlier true?

No, it wasn't.

Remember this,

don't mention the Noctrose

to Changsheng or Yingying.

And don't let them know you're a Yan Maiden.

So what you said just now

was all a lie to us?

You said

that I'm brave

and I can protect others.

Are these all lies?

It's just lies for them.

I'll let you act up in front of me now

because you help me with the flowers.

Don't overthink it.

I don't need you to like me.

If I weren't trying to survive,

I wouldn't even like you.

Chong Yang.

Why are you...

How come it's you?

Did your brother send you?

What did you do to my brother?

It's been centuries.

I've never heard my brother say

he likes a woman.

Who are you, really?

I...

Remember this,

don't mention the Noctrose

to Changsheng or Yingying.

And don't let them know you're a Yan Maiden.

I...

Who even am I to you?

I... I'm your sister-in-law.

No, you're not my sister-in-law.

What sister-in-law?

No, you're not.

My brother would never...

Listen,

your brother raised you by himself

all these years.

That wasn't easy for him.

Now that he has someone,

why won't you try to understand?

My brother only needs me.

If not, he still has Yingying.

Why should you even be here?

Changsheng,

here's the thing.

The companionship of family

differs from that of a romantic partner.

Come on, let's have a drink.

What, are you scared of me?

Who's scared? I'm in.

You Yongye Clan folks can't hold your liquor.

Anyway,

I won't let anyone

take my brother away from me.

Like anyone even wants to.

With that grumpy face of his

and that sharp tongue...

Well, he did save me once,

but I helped him with his plants too.

Right?

So we're just helping each other out.

Why does he always act like that towards me?

Hey, I'm talking to you.

You're not much of a drinker.

Plants?

Honestly,

you really do look like your brother.

Tell me.

Why won't you admit you like me?

Why?

Why do you have to save that useless flower

before you agree to marry me?

Let me tell you,

if you keep treating me,

I might just give up on everything.

I'm not staying here, putting up with

all this hurt.

Why are you here?

I just had some drinks with your brother.

What's there to be upset about?

And didn't you say...

This morning, you said

that you lied about liking me.

It's all a lie.

Since you don't like me,

who I drink with is none of your business.

I'm leaving.

Fine, go ahead and leave.

Playing tough, huh?

Yeah.

You don't like me anyway.

So I'll just get out of your way.

=Episode 6=

Playing tough, huh?

Yeah.

You don't like me anyway.

So I'll just get out of your way.

Sir,

I finished what you asked last time.

I used the money to build an academy

and donated to hospitals.

Everyone in Nan'an City thinks I'm generous,

but they have no idea

that it was all your idea.

I've lived long enough.

Money means nothing to me now.

Might as well do charity.

Xici,

you've been running the clinic for years.

You're worth the credit.

Ji Nanxing, get up!

Ji Nanxing!

Ji Nanxing, come out here now!

Ji Nanxing!

Ji Nanxing!

Ji Nanxing, get out here now!

Sir.

Over these past few days,

your life seems a lot more lively.

Ji Nanxing, get up!

Ji Nanxing, come out right now!

Ji Nanxing!

You...

Watch how I deal with you today.

What are you doing?

Let go.

Let go.

Let me go!

Why are you doing?

Yang,

she tricked me into drinking

and made me call her "sis-in-law".

I've never been so embarrassed.

Move aside.

I'm about to teach her a real lesson.

Don't make a scene.

Yang.

She embarrassed me so much.

I have to make her pay for it.

Get out.

You...

I didn't know he couldn't handle his drinks.

So...

did anything happen

last night?

If you're up, leave.

Why are you still here since you're awake?

I...

I...

(Did something happen)

(between us last night?)

(Why can't I remember a thing?)

(I think something probably happened.)

(Otherwise, why were my clothes changed?)

(Then why did he act like that?)

(It's understandable.)

(Guys get shy too, you know.)

Are you heading out?

Miss Nanxing, you probably get the hint.

This is not your home.

Dropping by too often can get annoying.

Even if Chong Yang won't say it,

I'll just say it for him.

Ms. Zhu, but honestly,

Chong Yang doesn't find it annoying.

He's actually happy about it.

Ms. Zhu, you've known him for ages,

but I might know him even better.

You...

I've got stuff to do. We'll talk later.

(The flower has two petals now.)

(I need to speed up the process.)

(Ji Nanxing, what are you up to now?)

(This is snowmelt from the Tianshan Mountains.)

(I haven't even used it myself.)

(It's not reacting at all.)

(Let me try something else.)

(This is top-quality Nu'er Hong.)

(I've heard people use wine for plants.)

(Let me give it a shot.)

(Still nothing happening.)

(Why is it so hard to make you bloom?)

(But it's alright.)

(Since I promised Chong Yang,)

(I'll definitely keep my word.)

(Let's pour a bit more.)

What are you doing?

Chong Yang,

(Nu'er Hong) want a drink?

Stop messing around.

I'm just trying to make the Noctrose bloom.

Why are you so harsh?

Listen to me.

Without my permission,

you can't mess with the Noctrose.

Got it.

(Meng Mansion)

Why did the Meng family

order so many lilies?

It's Madam's birthday.

Madam used to love lilies the most.

It's Madam's birthday.

Where is Madam now?

She's been out for 3 years.

He's been devoted to her.

See,

he still keeps her portrait in the room.

He misses her every day.

Mr. Meng really is loyal to her.

Why do you care anyway?

I...

If you don't deliver the lotus in time,

just wait and see what I'll do.

Get back to work.

Did you hear the news?

Another girl went missing lately.

Seems she was searching for the Love Flower.

Love Flower?

She just disappeared.

People are still looking for it?

They're really not scared.

I heard she's been gone five days now.

I doubt she'll come back.

You two, come here.

- (Love Flower?) - Let's go.

(Is there really such a flower?)

(If it's real,)

(and I give it to Chong Yang,)

(would that mean…)

(But…)

(it does sound kind of risky.)

(Got it!)

Ling.

Today is your 26th birthday.

Are we there yet?

Why all the secrecy?

Alright.

This is where we first met.

You still remember.

From now on, this place

belongs to just us.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Hualing.

Hualing.

Will you marry me?

Ling.

I'll find a way to wake you up.

=Episode 7=

Mr. Chong Yang,

my grandpa asked me to bring you these.

There was a fight.

You didn't win.

Mr. Chong Yang.

If that's all, I'll head back now.

Wait a second.

Spar with me.

Let's begin.

You've improved.

Sir.

It's late.

Is there something urgent?

Have a drink with me.

Xici.

Feels like we haven't had drinks in ages.

When was the last time?

It's been over three years.

Remember when you drank as a kid,

you'd always tell me what was on your mind.

All those worries from back then.

When I look back,

none of it really matters.

Xici,

after Hualing fell unconscious,

you've changed a lot.

It's only when you lose something

that you start to value it.

Life is about losing things, after all.

I'm no exception, honestly.

I know today is Hualing's birthday.

I didn't want you to be alone, overthinking.

(I'll wait for you tomorrow at 9 pm at the foot of the hills in the suburbs.)

(Up to some tricks again?)

Is he really not coming?

How can he be so cold?

It's almost 9 pm.

With what we have between us,

does what I say not matter at all?

Wait,

I didn't sign my name on the note I gave him.

He knows it was me, right?

Don't scare me!

Don't touch me!

♪The wind flows on, clear like a river♪

♪But me? I'm just stuck being me♪

♪Chasing you, and wandering♪

Chong Yang.

I knew you'd show up.

That's scary.

It's so late.

What are you doing here?

I have good news.

Remember the Love Flower I told you about?

Yeah, I remember.

It's right at the top of that hill.

Don't you want to check it out?

No, I don't.

But so many girls have gone missing.

Let's go investigate.

What if we find them?

Guess that's a good deed, right?

I don't really care.

But I do care.

Come on, just go with me.

Let go.

No, I won't.

Hey, Yang.

Yang.

Just come have a look with me.

Please?

I'm not going.

Come on, Yang.

Let's go.

I'm so tired.

Firefly!

Chong Yang, look!

There are fireflies!

Slow down.

What a beautiful garden.

No wonder they call this the Mount Spirit's garden.

This looks like the Wanting Lotus I planted.

It's so beautiful.

Chong Yang, look.

Such a pretty flower.

Oh wow.

You're smiling.

No, I'm not.

I saw you. You smiled.

I didn't smile.

That's nonsense.

Aren't we here for something serious?

Right. We're here for the Love Flower.

But the garden seems pretty normal.

Even if we don't find the Love Flower,

we can still leave here safely.

Then what about those missing girls?

Firefly.

This firefly

doesn't look like the ones I usually see.

Why does it even bite people?

Something's off.

Let's go.

These aren't fireflies.

They're gu parasites.

Looks like the missing girls

all ran into gu here.

Who would plant so many flowers here

and use them to raise gu?

You're poisoned.

I'm feeling dizzy.

Nanxing.

Nanxing!

My lord,

the gus inside them are restless.

Someone is at the Hilltop Garden.

Send someone to check.

Yes.

(Meng)

(Meng)

Meng?

=Episode 8=

(Who are you, really?)

(Why do you keep staying with me,)

(caring for me, and saving me?)

(I'm trying hard to make him love me,)

(so that I can survive.)

(But I ended up falling for him.)

Sir.

Xici,

have you heard of the Love Flower?

Rumor has it

that if you get the Love Flower,

you can win over the one you love.

This

sounds a bit too wild, doesn't it?

I don't think it's that crazy.

People in the Miao Region

are known for their witchcraft of romance.

If I remember right,

Xici,

your ancestors were from the Miao Region.

Sir,

my great-grandfather had

already settled down in Nan'an City.

You probably know that better than I.

All that Miao Region stuff

has been lost by my generation.

Really?

I was hoping to ask you

more about witchcraft and voodoo arts.

If you want to know,

I'll look into it,

see if anything left by my ancestors

mentions witchcraft and voodoo arts.

Sounds good.

Then, can you check

if this is yours?

(Meng)

(Meng)

Xici,

this token belongs to you, right?

Yes.

Who at your place has this token?

Besides me,

each of my managers has one.

Sir,

where did you get this token?

I just found it.

Did someone in my house break the rules?

I'll make sure to look into it.

(Meng)

Xici,

you should watch the people around you.

Don't let others use you for their plans.

Understood.

(Meng)

(Maybe that token is just a coincidence.)

(Xici doesn't seem like that type of person.)

(Those gu parasites in the Hilltop Garden…)

(Were they naturally there?)

(Or did someone plan this?)

Mr. Meng.

I just saw Meng Xici earlier.

You're awake now.

Why is he here?

You know each other?

How did you two meet?

Does he know you're from Yongye Clan?

I once saved the Meng Family ancestor.

To repay me,

they chose to serve me for generations.

Because of my identity,

I can't show up in public easily,

so they handle things for me instead.

The Meng family, who rule Nan'an City,

are actually your helpers?

Yang,

you're honestly amazing.

By the way, there are many Wanting Lotus in the garden.

That species is hard to grow.

Someone from the Meng family asked me for a bunch.

So, could this garden

have anything to do with the Mengs?

It's just some flowers.

Don't overthink it.

No wonder the gu parasite moved.

Turns out Chong Yang went to the garden.

Why did he go there?

So,

will Lord Chong Yang start to suspect you?

He probably won't, for now.

But he's found the gu parasite.

Sooner or later, he'll trace it back to me.

My lord,

you've been close to Lord Chong Yang as brothers.

If he ever finds out

you've been lying to him,

well...

You know nothing.

Close as brothers, huh?

Some brotherhood that turned out to be.

Ever since he stood by and watched Hualing

die right in front of him,

and from the moment he didn't help,

all I feel is hatred for him.

But why was Ji Nanxing there?

What was she doing at Ye Mansion?

They seem pretty close, don't they?

Chong Yang,

are you starting to care too?

Mr. Meng, you're here.

I'm here to drop this off.

By the way, Nanxing,

I noticed your hand was hurt recently.

Here's the best healing balm from my clinic.

Give it a try.

Mr. Meng, you're too kind.

My hand is almost healed up.

You're someone Mr. Chong values.

Of course I'll look out for you.

I'm really not.

Xici.

Sir.

What brings you here?

Got a box of great tea.

Thought I'd let you try some.

That's thoughtful.

Mr. Meng pays attention to details.

He even gave me med for wounds.

Miss Nanxing

can grow rare plants.

Her hands really need to be protected.

Mr. Meng, I'm flattered.

You're all here.

Xici.

Xici, you're here.

You always bring me cool stuff.

What is it this time?

This is great wine from the north.

Come on, try it.

No, thanks.

I don't drink.

He did help me out once,

but I took care of his flowers too.

Right?

Didn't you use to…

I quit it.

Really?

By the way, Miss Yingying,

I asked someone specially

to bring this scarf for you from Yangzhou.

Hope you like it.

Xici,

you really know how to pick gifts.

Thank you.

Sir,

please try this.

Stay and have some tea with me.

Ji Nanxing,

make some tea.

The tea you pick always suits my taste.

I've known you for years, sir.

It's really nothing worth mentioning.

Xici.

Hualing...

She's been in a coma for 3 years.

Yes.

I know it's hard for you to let go,

so I never brought it up.

But we all have to move forward.

Is there someone you like now?

Someone I like?

Who do you think it could be?

I'm here at Ye Mansion all day,

so how would I know?

There's a new girl at Ye Mansion now.

What do you think of her?

You mean Ji Nanxing?

Are you interested in her?

I don't have any intentions,

especially not toward Miss Nanxing.

But now that I think about it,

you care about her even more than I do.

Do I, though?

(Chong Yang, looks like you really like her.)

What are you doing?

I'm not doing anything.

Just checking what you're up to.

Why does it matter to you what I do?

Why are you so mad again?

When you got that gift earlier,

you looked pretty happy.

Are you jealous?

Jealous of what, exactly?

Here, take this.

(Since you're jealous,)

(I'll give you a little reward.)

=Episode 9=

I thought

that Yang hired a new maid.

It turns out it's you.

Yeah, it's me.

I'm the maid,

Yang's personal maid.

How can you be so shameless?

Shameless?

What's that?

Tell me about it.

It smells great, Yingying.

Did you cook anything?

Why are you here?

Don't tell me you think this is your home.

Here?

Isn't it?

Who said you could treat it as home?

Get out.

You're not welcome here.

I don't need your welcome.

As long as Yang wants me here.

Besides,

I didn't cook for you guys anyway.

You...

Take your stuff with you

and get out of here.

I'm not leaving.

I've been working all morning.

Why are you so hostile to me?

Anyway,

from now on,

we have to live under one roof.

We should learn to get along.

Who said you could live with us?

There isn't even a room for you.

It's fine,

I don't mind.

I'll just stay with Chong Yang.

Alright, let's all calm down.

Come on, try these.

I spent all morning making these.

Who even wants it?

Who knows if you spiked it?

You caught me.

So,

if I really did add something,

would you still drink it?

Why not?

I'm not scared of it.

Go on, have a sip.

Wow, it's sweet.

What is this?

It's brown sugar water.

Just brown sugar?

Not alcohol.

Ms. Zhu,

do you want some brown sugar water too?

Ji Nanxing!

(Lately, my body feels weaker.)

(And I notice danger less and less.)

(Even when dealing with the gu parasite,)

(I started to feel worn out.)

(Looks like my time)

(is almost up.)

Are you here for some peace?

I actually came to cook for you.

Did Changsheng and Yingying upset you?

It's nothing, really.

Honestly, days like this,

with the lively vibe, feel pretty nice.

Back then, it was just me and a boat.

I traveled all across the country.

There were many beautiful places along the way.

But I had no one to talk to.

Now, it's different,

I have you and them with me.

I don't feel alone anymore.

So...

So, for the rest of my life...

And?

I'll stick by your side forever.

(Forever...)

(I'm afraid I can't stay that long.)

♪Longing finds a heartbeat as I fall♪

It's your wishful thinking.

I just asked you to grow flowers.

You mean nothing to me.

Why talk about forever?

♪I cling to the past like a wanderer♪

♪Still guarding the gate to old memories♪

Are you saying,

between the two of us,

nothing we went through mattered?

♪Losing you, I'm not the same♪

So you never liked me at all?

♪How could I let go of all this pain?♪

♪The more I hold back, the closer you feel♪

♪The more it hurts, the more I break♪

♪Every snowflake feels like your kiss♪

♪Let time pause, let fireflies fill the sky♪

♪In your arms, I lose focus—tears fall♪

♪And everything else just fades away♪

I used to think what drew the gu

was the field bindweed scent on Ji Nanxing,

but now it seems

it's not the field bindweed,

but Ji Nanxing herself.

Then, let's bring Ji Nanxing in right now.

She might be

the Yan Maiden you're seeking.

It's not that simple.

She's pretty close to Chong Yang.

Chong Yang won't say it out loud,

but he treats Ji Nanxing differently.

If we take Ji Nanxing now,

we'll just bring trouble on ourselves.

My lord, you're wise.

Since Chong Yang values Ji Nanxing,

maybe we can put this woman to use.

Yes.

I'll take my leave.

Ji Nanxing,

are you really a Yan Maiden?

Only Yan Maidens can attract gu parasites.

I always thought it was just a legend.

No one has seen them for thousands of years.

Hualing,

there's hope.

It's your wishful thinking.

I just asked you to grow flowers.

You mean nothing to me,

why talk about forever?

Guess it was all just wishful thinking.

I thought after what we've been through,

even a stone would have cracked open.

Ji Nanxing.

Why are you here?

Do you actually live here?

Yeah.

Ms. Zhu,

are you here to buy flowers?

Ji Nanxing,

you're out here alone with your boat,

sailing from place to place.

That can't be easy on you.

Why are you suddenly so concerned about me?

I don't care about you.

I just think I finally get

why you always cling to Yang.

Then tell me, Ms. Zhu,

why am I always around him?

You could sell flowers your whole life,

but you'd never make enough money.

You're just interested in

Yang's Ye Mansion

and all the wealth he owns,

right?

Ms. Zhu,

you're really clever.

But even if Yang is rich,

how much will he really give you?

This sum could buy you a hundred boats.

Is it a gift for me?

It's not for free, of course.

Leave Nan'an City

and don't ever bother Yang again.

Ms. Zhu,

I think you make a lot of sense.

But a hundred boats aren't my goal.

I'm after a thousand.

Maybe even ten thousand one day.

Can you

give me that much?

Ji Nanxing,

why are you so greedy?

Honestly,

who isn't a little greedy?

Besides,

if I end up with Yang,

I can have as many boats as I want.

Why would I care about your money?

You...

Do you really think

Yang likes you?

What if he gets bored

and dumps you?

You might end up with nothing at all.

So you better hope he moves on fast,

otherwise,

are you planning to be upset forever?

Ji Nanxing,

I'll ask you one last time.

Are you leaving Nan'an City or not?

I'm not leaving.

Nan'an City isn't your place.

You can't tell me to go.

Even if Yang wants me gone, I won't.

I'll stay as long as I want.

(Just you wait.)

=Episode 10=

It's been a while since we had drinks together.

Drinking makes people let loose.

It also helps you relax.

Is something bothering you, sir?

When you have eternal life,

you'll find

that nothing really gets to you.

Except...

Except...

What is it?

It's nothing.

It's all about deals.

All about interests.

Are all Yongye people like this?

Where are you off to, little miss?

Hey, mister.

Who are you, anyway?

Walking alone at night isn't safe.

Where are you headed?

Hey, mister.

I'm just a flower seller.

I... I don't have any money.

Who said we want your money?

We don't even know each other.

You wouldn't go as far as to hurt me, right?

Relax.

We're not here to hurt you.

But we got paid

to handle something for someone.

If you just leave Nan'an City quietly

and never come back from now on,

you'll be just fine.

I'll go. I'll leave.

But before I go, can you tell me,

who sent you here?

You little troublemaker,

too many questions.

Do you think I won't...

Don't yell.

Or you'll regret it.

This girl...

You actually look pretty good.

Bro.

Are you planning to...

Mister, I'm leaving now.

- Trying to run? - Stop!

Too late.

Mister, I'm sorry.

Please, let me go.

Stop shouting.

It'd be a shame to ruin that face.

Quiet.

What's that sound?

Sound?

I didn't hear anything.

Sounds like Ji Nanxing.

♪Even with tears, I won't turn away♪

♪Once you forgive me, I'll be just like you♪

♪Like bees drawn to flowers♪

♪My defenses were always broken through♪

♪After the pain, I still sank into it♪

♪I hold on tight, never backing down♪

♪Why regret when we haven't lost it?♪

♪Who will break down first♪

♪Our story isn't over yet♪

♪Why rush to shield me with kindness♪

Who sent you here?

It was a woman.

- Seems like a movie star. - Yeah.

Her last name is Zhu.

Get lost!

Yes.

Bro.

Thank you, Mr. Meng.

Miss Nanxing.

You should thank Mr. Chong Yang.

We were nearby just now.

He heard you calling for help,

so he brought me here to save you.

Then thanks a lot.

Thank you.

I really owe you a big time.

So, thank you. Seriously.

Is that enough?

Miss Nanxing,

are you hurt anywhere else?

Want me to check you at my clinic?

It's fine, Mr. Meng.

I'm not hurt.

But,

those two just now

were sent by Zhu Yingying.

They tried to force me out of Nan'an City.

Yingying wants you gone?

Why?

You should ask her yourself.

I'll talk to Yingying about this.

You'd better make it clear.

Zhu Yingying works for you.

You need to take responsibility.

What do you mean by that?

Miss Nanxing,

let me take you home.

No need, Mr. Meng.

I'm really fine now.

Thank you for today.

I'll head out first.

(Chong Yang,)

(the deeper you fall,)

(the more it hurts later.)

(Ready to feel my pain?)

Yang,

what did you want to

talk about?

Yingying,

what did you do to Ji Nanxing?

I... I didn't do anything.

Yang, you...

Why are you staring at me?

What about those two guys?

Yingying,

you've never been good at lying.

Because I never taught you to lie.

Just tell the truth.

I don't want to ask again.

Yes.

I do want Ji Nanxing to leave.

She's always sticking around you

at the Ye Mansion.

I can't stand her. I really can't.

Yingying.

No matter how much you dislike her,

you can't do that to her.

Then how can I make her leave?

You always take her side.

Even if I do take her side,

you still can't control her freedom.

You do favor her.

And you won't admit it.

I have my reasons for what I do.

But next time

you see Ji Nanxing, you have to apologize.

Yang.

Right now,

copy the Tao Te Ching 100 times.

Go.

(Tao Te Ching)

(Meet me at Meng's; important talk. Xici.)

(Meng Mansion)

This is rare.

Why'd you ask me to meet here today?

Xici.

Ms. Zhu, please have a seat.

I heard your last movie was a huge hit.

I'm happy for you.

Congrats.

It was alright.

I thought it was just okay.

Ms. Zhu, you're too humble.

This is the snow cream

developed by my clinic.

It's great for beauty and skincare.

Ms. Zhu, wanna try it?

(Meng) Can I trust your stuff?

Jishan Clinic is well-known here.

Ms. Zhu, you can rest assured.

Thank you, Xici.

About you and Mr. Chong Yang...

instead of meddling every day.

Better enjoy it while you can.

=Episode 11=

How much longer until you bloom?

Before I die,

promise me you'll bloom.

Turns out dying isn't so scary

because now I know what love is.

(It's almost the full moon.)

(Nanxing...)

Nanxing.

Looks like you've grown up.

Anyway, you don't like me.

So I'll just get out of your way.

♪Even with tears, I won't turn away♪

♪Once you forgive me, I'll be just like you♪

♪Like bees drawn to flowers♪

♪My defenses were always broken through♪

♪After the pain, I still sank into it♪

♪I hold on tight, never backing down♪

♪Why regret when we haven't lost it?♪

♪Who will break down first?♪

♪Our story isn't over yet♪

♪Why rush to shield me with kindness?♪

Why did you save me?

I thought you didn't even like me.

♪The world is sinking into endless night♪

♪As I wait for the snow to fall♪

You don't like me, but you saved me.

I really thought...

♪The moonlight feels empty now♪

Never mind.

♪I hear my heartbeat drop♪

♪Our eyes finally meet♪

♪And the world turns soft♪

♪I cling to the past like a wanderer♪

(Sorry,)

(I just realized)

(that only when I fall in love)

(will the Noctrose bloom.)

♪Without you, I'm lost♪

♪How do I heal from this?♪

♪The pain slowly fades away♪

Now I finally get it.

The change of the Noctrose

depends on you.

When you love someone, it blooms.

The deeper you love,

the closer you get to death.

I used to think

that this endless life we have

was a punishment from above.

But looking at it now,

the Yongye people's punishment

goes far beyond just this.

You have the powers

that ordinary people can't even dream of.

Life. Youth.

So,

there should be a price to pay.

It's natural.

But now,

I don't know why

my strength is slowly fading.

The abilities I have

seem to be fading away too.

The closer you are to death,

the more your body becomes like the ordinary.

In the end, even sunlight won't scare you.

So do you think that's good or bad?

(I'll make sure you live on,)

(but I can't let you fall for me)

(because)

(I can't stay with you forever.)

(Turns out, it was just my wishful thinking.)

Miss Nanxing.

Mr. Meng.

Please, come in.

Mr. Meng, what brings you here?

I had some errands to run.

I heard your greenhouse is nearby,

so I thought I'd drop by.

Oh, right, Mr. Meng,

your Wanting Lotus is ready now.

It'll be delivered to your place later.

No rush. I was just passing by to take a look.

Your greenhouse is beautiful.

I rely on this to support myself.

Besides, I enjoy flowers.

Mr. Meng.

Have some tea.

Sure.

Sorry, Mr. Meng.

There are lots of plants in here,

so there are also a few bugs around.

It's no problem.

Mr. Meng, I don't have good tea here.

Here you are.

You're too polite.

Miss Nanxing, have you always lived alone?

Your parents aren't around.

They passed away when I was young.

I'm the only one left in my family.

What happened to your family?

When I was ten,

something happened to my family.

My parents tried to save me

and both of them passed away.

This...

You went through so much as a child.

It's honestly heartbreaking.

That's why I have to live my life well.

My parents gave me a second chance.

I need to make the most of it.

You work so hard on your own,

and is always moving.

It takes a lot of strength.

If you ever need anything,

you can always reach out to me.

Thank you, Mr. Meng.

This is my clinic's new snow cream.

It helps women keep their skin glowing.

You should give it a try.

Mr. Meng,

I really can't accept this for nothing.

You're being way too generous.

It's no trouble.

Just take it, miss.

Thank you, Mr. Meng.

(So the Yan Maiden I've searched for)

(has been you all along.)

(If I use your body to nurture the golden gu,)

(Hualing can come back to life.)

=Episode 12=

Yang, I'm hungry.

Where's that woman?

Tell her to cook.

She left.

What?

I can't believe it.

I honestly thought

she'd never move out.

Are you hungry?

Yeah, I am.

No idea what Yingying's up to lately.

She won't come out.

Who's going to cook for me?

Got it.

Yang,

how about this,

get that woman back to cook for me.

No way.

Fine, forget it.

Does it taste good?

Yeah, it's good.

So, Changsheng said he's hungry.

He wants you to come back and cook.

He really treats me as his chef.

Actually asked me just to cook.

What's this?

(Meng)

It's from Meng Xici.

Yeah.

He came to see you.

Yeah.

Why did he visit you?

None of your business.

You're living out here

all by yourself.

What if someone has bad intentions?

Bad intentions, huh?

I'm all alone.

Besides this boat,

I have nothing else.

I'm barely hanging on to life.

What could anyone want from me?

I just don't want you too close to other guys.

Honestly, I used to think,

what's so bad about dying?

Maybe it's because I've lived so long

that everything in the world

just feels so dull,

boring, and exhausting.

That's why I felt that death

wasn't such a bad thing.

I don't like hearing you say that.

You think it's boring and exhausting,

because you never really lived.

Really lived?

Yeah, exactly.

Is that all?

So, you look down on me?

Doesn't mean you could beat me.

What does that have to do

with me wanting to die?

Let's get started.

Pai Gow began in the Song dynasty.

There are thirty-two tiles in total.

Each tile has a different value.

Ways to win also vary.

Let's start.

Double Red.

I win.

Again.

Double Plum.

I win again.

Yang,

so far, you haven't beaten me yet.

Ding Three with Two-Four.

Supreme Treasure.

Well? You can still give up now.

One more round.

No more rounds.

You should quit while you're ahead.

Don't get greedy.

You've been around for ages.

I thought you'd tried everything.

I do play chess.

Chess, huh.

Chess isn't bad either.

But there's so much fun

out there.

If you never try them,

how will you know what you like?

It's just a game.

You'll get bored eventually.

Forget it.

This game isn't working.

Let's try something else.

This is the one.

Are you just going to watch?

Why not help me out?

No, I'm not.

What are you even doing?

You made a total mess here.

This is a northern food tradition.

They grill veggies and meat over charcoal.

It tastes way better than usual.

Want to give it a try?

Here, try some.

How is it?

It's delicious.

I'll grill a few more skewers.

The corn got a little burnt.

It's still good to eat.

Here, taste it.

I'll pass, you eat it.

Yingying.

Changsheng.

Where's Yang?

Who knows.

He was finding a chef for me.

Bet he went to that strange woman again.

I've helped him take care of flowers.

Right?

So we're just giving each other what we need.

(What kind of flowers did she plant for him?)

(Yang,)

(I've always been by your side,)

(yet I can't compare to someone new.)

(Why does my face hurt again?)

I'm seriously stuffed.

You know what?

There are so many amazing foods.

You might never try them all in your life.

You've lived alone for so long,

always staying in the same place.

Don't you think that's a bit sad?

How about it?

Doesn't what I said make sense?

Hey, have you ever seen colorful snowflakes?

There are colorful snowflakes?

Of course, there are.

Come on.

Close your eyes.

Close your eyes, be good.

Wait right here.

Look.

Do you like it?

I do.

I knew you would.

I like you.

What did you say?

I said,

I like you.

You're right.

There's so much good in this world.

But I've never felt it.

I want to feel all of that.

Not because of those things,

but because of who I'm with.

It's you

that made me enjoy Pai Gow,

barbecue,

and watching fireworks.

They're pretty fun.

And you're the reason

that I feel

being alive

is better than giving up.

Chong Yang,

do you

really mean what you said?

Are you not drunk?

Will you still mean it in the morning?

=Episode 13=

Let me take you somewhere.

Don't be scared.

I'll keep you safe.

Why did you bring me here?

Look.

It's beautiful.

Whenever I feel alone,

I come here to see the city lights.

Those lights from afar

seem to have nothing to do with me.

So many years have passed,

but I'm still on my own.

What about Changsheng and Yingying?

To me,

they're still just kids.

I'm just their older brother.

It's okay.

As long as I'm here,

I'll stay by your side.

Unless...

you don't like me anymore.

That day will never come.

I'm just worried

I'm not able to stay with you that long.

I should be the one saying that.

Let's make a promise then.

As long as I'm alive,

I'll always be by your side.

Pinky swear.

Deal.

It's a promise now.

No backing out anymore.

My lord,

Mr. Chong Yang is on Ji Nanxing's boat.

They're watching fireworks together.

Watching fireworks?

It's been ages since I saw fireworks.

Let's go outside.

Alright.

All done now.

Yeah.

Leave those trivial things to the servants.

No, I can't.

I want to handle these herbs myself.

I can't trust others.

I just don't want you working so hard.

I want you to take a break.

You care more about patients,

sometimes even more than me.

That's not true.

You and the patients can't be compared.

If everyone

could heal and live a long life

like Chong Yang

and Changsheng, wouldn't that be great?

But maybe that's not good.

They can only live in darkness.

Ling, if you could choose,

would you want to be a member of them?

No, I wouldn't.

They're way too lonely.

Sometimes, Chong Yang looks like

so distant and cold,

but I know he's scared

to get close to people deep down,

because once he cares, he can't let go.

He has to watch the ones he loves,

family or anyone, leave him behind,

and he's left carrying that pain forever.

You always worry about him,

but do you ever care about me?

He's my friend, that's all.

Friends look out for each other, right?

Just kidding.

You're right,

honestly, living so long isn't much.

Being with someone you love

matters most,

so whether you want to help people,

or do anything else,

I'll always support you.

But can you stop working so hard?

I'm not tired at all.

I've wanted to be a doctor,

just so I could help people.

Seeing them recover their health

with my help

and go back to enjoying their lives

with their families,

makes me happier than anything else.

Can't you spend more time with your family too?

Don't make your family wait alone at home.

What are you talking about?

Who's waiting alone at home?

Chong Yang,

why do you get to

live a good life in this world?

Why do you get to be happy?

I want you to know

what it feels like to lose someone you love.

You should stay at Ye Mansion for now.

The boat isn't safe.

You don't want the wrong people bothering you.

The wrong people?

Are you talking about Xici?

Just stay away from him.

Are you jealous?

Come on, say it.

Say it, just admit it.

Yeah.

I'm jealous.

What's this?

It's my luggage.

Changsheng,

I'm officially moving in now.

Who gave you the permission?

And stop calling me by my name.

Alright, alright.

I won't call you that anymore.

Just remember, I'm your sister-in-law.

Yang.

She's right.

You two should try to get along.

Yang, are you hiding something from me?

How could you let her

move into our place?

I like her.

If not here, where else would she go?

Yang.

That's enough.

Where's Yingying?

Yingying...

She's been hiding in her room lately.

I don't know what she's up to.

It's been ages since we saw Yingying.

It's fine.

Changsheng, why don't you check on her?

Me?

Go ahead.

What's going on?

Why?

(Meng Xici.)

So, given the situation,

should I sleep on the bed,

or should I take the sofa?

You take the bed.

Me? On the bed?

That doesn't seem right.

I'll just sleep on the sofa.

♪Trading sharp words in a fight♪

How about we share the sofa?

Well...

the sofa isn't big enough.

How could we both fit?

♪Dreaming of a night with him, lost in haze♪

Alright, fine.

♪Right or wrong, I pour my heart out♪

Then, let's just

share the bed together.

♪Walls fall down, my reason fades away♪

♪In the trap of love, it's all pitch-black♪

♪It's like finding in a desert♪

♪A pool of clear water♪

♪For those who thirst for hope♪

♪A chance to crave more♪

♪Then I learned to trust fate♪

♪I surrendered♪

♪Beauty that rises from the ashes♪

♪Even with tears, I won't turn away♪

♪Once you forgive me, I'll be just like you♪

♪Like bees drawn to flowers♪

♪My defenses were always broken through♪

♪After the pain, I still sank into it♪

♪I hold on tight, never backing down♪

♪Why regret when we haven't lost it?♪

♪Who will break down first?♪

♪Our story isn't over yet♪

♪Why rush to shield me with kindness?♪

=Episode 14=

Ms. Zhu,

why did you call me here in such a rush?

What is this stuff?

Xici, what did you make me use?

It's just a bottle of snow cream.

That's not true.

You did this on purpose.

Look at my face.

How did it end up like this?

Ms. Zhu, your face is ruined.

How can you still be a movie star?

Meng Xici!

You meant to do this.

You totally meant it.

Why did you hurt me?

You blame me just for some snow cream?

I'm not admitting to that.

You still deny it?

I'm going to find Yang right now.

He won't let you off.

Zhu Yingying.

Do you think Chong Yang

still cares about you now?

What do you mean?

From what I see,

his mind these days

is all on Miss Nanxing.

That's not true.

Who does Ji Nanxing even think she is?

He's into me,

only me!

Ms. Zhu,

please, calm down.

Whatever,

you need to solve this.

You better fix my face!

Ms. Zhu, I'm a doctor.

Of course, I can heal your face.

Plus,

I can make Chong Yang

care about you again.

You...

Got any ideas?

The old snow cream did have some issues.

Use this instead,

and your face will clear up in 3 days.

How do I know you won't lie again?

Right now, trusting me

is really your only option.

Miss Zhu,

if you want the antidote,

you'll have to pay a price.

Move these flowers to Ye Mansion,

then you won't need to come daily.

No way.

They just got used to the soil here.

Moving them will hurt their growth.

You never said you'd help me.

I don't even know how.

What's wrong?

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Let me check.

You're bleeding.

Does it hurt?

It doesn't.

Really?

I'm okay.

I've been alone for years.

I've gotten hurt so many times.

I'm used to it now.

But things have changed.

I have you with me.

I'm afraid of nothing.

Don't worry.

I'm here for you.

I won't let you get hurt again.

Oh, right,

we haven't seen the Noctrose in ages.

I wonder if it's blooming now.

Great, another petal has bloomed.

There are four petals now.

Looks like

I'll need to feed it my blood more often.

Nanxing,

you don't need to use your blood anymore.

Why not?

Weren't you hoping it would bloom?

But you mean more to me

than the flower.

Hey, look over there.

It's snowing.

The snow looks beautiful!

It's really stunning!

You're smiling.

I saw you smile this time.

Your smile is amazing.

Yeah, I did.

And another thing,

stop wearing only dark clothes.

They're too dull.

Try lighter colors next time.

Starting to boss me around?

You don't like me caring about you?

I do like it.

Hey, when did the snow stop?

You young folk,

take it easy.

I've noticed,

my strength fades faster these days.

I can't even break this stone now.

Chong Yang, is your Noctrose blooming soon?

Yeah, almost.

See?

Even my healing

is slowing down.

You Yongye people,

your dying takes ages.

I never used to fear death.

I even looked forward to it,

but now...

It feels different.

Is it too much?

You don't like it?

No, that's not it.

I just think...

I get it.

Do you feel like

I'm overstepping a bit?

I moved in with you

and changed your place to my style.

I went too far.

You're being so dramatic.

Well,

about your clothes,

can I change your outfit?

Right now?

You're getting bold these days.

I'm getting hungry.

I'll make some food.

=Episode 15=

Let's eat.

Alright.

Changsheng, what are you doing?

Nothing special.

I just want that piece.

Here.

You can have it.

Didn't expect you

to like my cooking.

As if I care.

Then just don't eat.

But you don't let him eat either.

How about this,

we'll go out to eat.

I want to go too.

If you

want to watch us act all sweet,

I'm honestly fine with that.

You...

Enough.

Sit down and eat.

Here,

try this.

And you too.

Still mad, huh?

I can't stand that woman.

Changsheng, no matter what,

you're still my closest brother.

You're hiding something from me.

I don't believe you'd like

an ordinary woman.

And you favor her.

I really love her.

You...

So what?

She's just a passerby.

There's no way you'll be together forever.

Now, with you and everyone here,

I don't feel lonely anymore.

So,

for the rest of my life...

And?

I'll stick by your side forever.

Changsheng.

Am I just a passerby to you?

Were you eavesdropping?

I wasn't eavesdropping.

Besides, you were so loud.

It was impossible not to hear.

Stop overthinking.

Then let me ask you.

When do you plan to marry me?

So that's what's on your mind.

If I don't keep it in mind,

what else even matters?

So what kind of pajamas will you wear?

Who?

Sorry.

I saw this herb and wanted to

dig it up.

I didn't know it had an owner.

Sorry, sir.

I'll pay you back.

I really didn't mean to.

Can I take this herb home?

Who are you?

I'm Hualing.

I work as a doctor outside Nan'an City.

Why not practice in the city?

Because in Nan'an City,

everyone goes to Jishan Clinic.

I heard the owner, Meng Xici,

doesn't have medical skills.

He just gathered a bunch of doctors there.

I'm still new to this,

and I'm a woman,

so I don't stand a chance.

But one day,

I'll prove my medical skills to him.

Sorry again, sir.

I tend to talk a lot.

May I ask your name, sir?

Meng Xici.

Meng...

Mr. Meng.

Sorry to bother you.

I'll be heading out.

Um,

I wanted to ask

why Mr. Meng asked me here.

Please wait a moment.

He will be here soon.

Miss Hualing.

Mr. Meng.

Don't be nervous. Have a seat.

Mr. Meng.

Last time, I didn't recognize you.

Sorry for any offense.

Please don't take it to heart.

I called you here

not because of that.

Please, have a seat.

Come in.

You're quite young,

but your medical skills are impressive.

I heard

that you've handled many complicated cases

in several villages outside the city.

At Jishan Clinic,

we really need doctors like you.

Thank you for your trust, Mr. Meng.

If you don't mind, Miss Hualing,

you can start at the clinic tomorrow.

I...

I used to want to join Jishan Clinic.

But now, I'm afraid I can't accept.

Why is that?

Village conditions are tougher than in town.

Many villagers fall ill,

but can't afford to go into town for care.

If I keep working in the villages,

I can help so many patients in need.

A doctor's mission is to heal and save lives.

Money and fame do matter,

but compared to lives, they're nothing.

So thank you, Mr. Meng.

But I'm afraid I have to turn you down.

If that's the case, I won't insist.

But I plan to build a village clinic.

I wonder, Miss Hualing,

would you be willing to run the clinic for me?

Then, this is an advance for you.

(Hualing,)

(I really miss you.)

(Chong Yang disappeared early this morning.)

(Where could he have gone?)

Chong Yang.

Why is it you?

=Episode 16=

Chong Yang.

Why is it you?

What do you want?

Gu Changsheng, where is this place?

Just stay here on your own.

Gu Changsheng!

Gu Changsheng!

Gu Changsheng, where am I?

Chong Yang.

Where are you?

(She'll probably like this.)

(Where's Nanxing?)

(My powers are getting weaker.)

(I can't sense Nanxing at all.)

(Hope she's not in trouble.)

(I have to find her soon.)

Gu Changsheng!

Come out, now!

Yang.

Where's Nanxing?

How should I know?

She stayed home with you all day.

If you don't know, who does?

Yang.

Are you doubting me because of her?

You don't trust me.

I know you so well.

That's why I have doubts.

Where is Nanxing, really?

What if I don't tell you?

What will you do to me?

Kill me?

Yang, the Yongye people can't die.

Unless...

someone secretly planted Noctrose.

So,

you did hide Nanxing.

Yeah, it was me.

Let me ask you again.

Where is Nanxing?

Yang,

I don't want you to go. I want you here forever.

Yang!

Ji Nanxing

is stuck in my boundary on the back hill.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang, where are you?

♪Trading sharp words in a fight♪

Nanxing!

Nanxing!

♪Dreaming of a night with him, lost in haze♪

♪Right or wrong, I pour my heart out♪

♪And play along with your secret hints♪

(Why is Gu Changsheng doing this to me?)

(What did I do so wrong?)

♪In the trap of love, it's all pitch-black♪

Nanxing!

Nanxing!

Nanxing, where are you?

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang!

Chong Yang, I'm right here!

Nanxing!

Chong Yang, I'm really scared.

Don't worry, I'm here now.

♪Once you forgive me, I'll be just like you♪

♪Like bees drawn to flowers♪

♪My defenses were always broken through♪

How did we end up here?

It's quieter here.

Chong Yang.

When you're not with me, I get so scared.

Chong Yang.

No one will hurt you again.

♪Why rush to shield me with kindness?♪

You're awake.

Weren't you waiting for this day?

Now you're getting shy.

Who's shy?

You were the one waiting for this.

Who was the one

always glued to me

and wanting to stay with me?

But who was the one making harsh promises,

yet refusing to let me go?

Chong Yang,

thank you.

You didn't just save my life,

and you make me feel

a happiness I've never had before.

It's me who should thank you.

For centuries,

I lived in the shadows.

Then you showed up,

like a ray of light in my darkness.

(Nanxing, I regret it now.)

(I don't want to die anymore.)

(I'd rather suffer alone myself,)

(enduring endless loneliness)

(just to stay by your side)

(and walk this life with you.)

=Episode 17=

(The blood turned red.)

(Will I turn into an ordinary person?)

(Will I die?)

(Why?)

(Just when I longed for death,)

(fate threw me a lifeline.)

(If I'd never known happiness,)

(right now,)

(I wouldn't feel this much pain.)

How much longer can I live?

The Noctrose is about to bloom.

My body

is getting weaker by the day.

Isn't this what you wanted?

To finally put an end to this long life,

I must truly fall for someone.

But once someone matters to you,

who would still want to give up?

God,

why are you putting me through this?

But she won't make it.

Her life is really short.

Even if you love each other now,

what about the ending?

In the end, won't you just watch her go?

Don't you feel regret?

I've watched people close to me die

one after another.

It's been the deepest pain.

But now,

I'd rather give up chasing death,

just to be with her

till the end.

What's wrong? Are you cold?

My head hurts a little.

Does it still hurt?

Changsheng, don't hurt Nanxing again.

She's made the Noctrose bloom, right?

You know this could kill you?

I told her to do it.

Why did you leave me behind?

You're all I have left.

But you hurt the people I care about.

That hurts me, too.

I...

Changsheng,

you and Nanxing mean everything to me.

If I'm gone, please take care of her.

She's the one who will cause your death.

I don't want to see her again.

I really resent both of you.

Changsheng.

(Yang, I can't just watch you die.)

(Changsheng, I'm sorry.)

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang, what are you doing here?

It's nothing.

Dinner's ready, come eat.

Nanxing,

I might be away for a while.

Just stay at Ye Mansion for now.

Don't go anywhere else.

What's going on?

Is it dangerous?

Don't worry.

There's no danger.

Sir, are you alright?

Xici.

Xici.

Sir.

Sir.

(Why is he)

(suddenly so weak?)

(Don't Yongye people heal fast?)

(Could it be...)

(No heartbeat.)

(Where's his heart?)

(Legend says if Yongye people want to end their lives,)

(they use their hearts as a seed)

(to grow a Noctrose.)

(When the flower blooms, life ends.)

(Could it be Chong Yang...)

Sir.

Sir.

What happened to you?

Xici, don't ask anymore.

I'll stay here for a few days.

Alright.

Stay as long as you need.

Should we let your family know?

No.

Don't tell them, please.

Especially not Nanxing.

Okay.

Don't worry.

Sir, you should rest now.

(Chong Yang, oh Chong Yang...)

(I've pictured the moment)

(you died before me so many times.)

(That day is coming.)

(But why do I feel reluctant?)

Great, it's about to open soon.

That's wonderful.

Chong Yang.

I kept the promise I made to you.

Sir.

Sir.

(Why is his blood red now?)

Sir.

Lie down, quickly.

(Chong Yang,)

(I wish so much)

(that you could've died by my hand.)

(If you really die...)

Nanxing.

(Would you truly die?)

=Episode 18=

My lord, is Chong Yang all right?

Anything wrong?

Take care of him.

Well...

Install curtains in his room tomorrow.

Don't let any sunlight get in.

Also,

he prefers lighter meals.

So be mindful of the food.

Understood.

My lord.

I think you and Lord Chong Yang

have some real feeling left.

Don't waste my time with that.

Maybe there was once.

But ever since he let Hualing

die without helping,

all that's left is hatred.

The golden gu isn't ready yet.

Don't alert him for now.

Yes.

Mr. Chong Yang,

Mr. Meng said you need more rest.

I've been lying too long.

I wanted to take a walk.

Leave me alone.

(Why is there such a cold place?)

(Hualing.)

(Why is Hualing here?)

(These past 3 years,)

(Xici has kept hoping Hualing would wake up.)

(Has he not given up on her?)

Mr. Chong Yang.

Xici, what's going on here?

This is Hualing.

Don't you recognize her?

Of course, I know that's Hualing.

She's been unconscious for 3 years.

Are you still trying to save her?

She's okay.

She's just sleeping.

Xici,

it's been three years.

Are you still holding on?

If it were your partner,

would you move on in three years?

If something happened to Ji Nanxing,

would you just stand by and do nothing?

Meng Xici, you...

Don't get upset.

I'm just kidding.

With you watching over her now,

what could possibly go wrong?

Xici, let me give you one last piece of advice.

You can try to wake her up,

but don't do anything you'll regret.

(Regret?)

(Why would I regret it?)

(If it means Ling wakes up,)

(I'll do whatever it takes.)

Gu Changsheng isn't here, either.

Zhu Yingying's not here either.

I'm so bored right now.

If I'd known, I'd have gone back to my boat.

Chong Yang.

You're back.

Where have you been these days?

I really missed you.

Sorry,

I came back late.

What's this?

It's a gift I got for you.

I wasn't sure if you'd like it.

I love everything from you.

It's so pretty.

Why did you make a pink Noctrose?

Pink is you, blue is me.

Didn't expect you

to be good at cheering girls up.

Well, it's my first time

trying to make a girl smile.

Then from now on,

you can only sweet-talk me.

♪Memories pile up, never fading away♪

♪I call it a sickness—I can't let go♪

♪Missing you cuts deep, shaping your shadow♪

♪All my pain comes from not wanting to part♪

♪I was caught in the middle♪

♪It's hard to survive♪

♪Love faded in you, but grew in me♪

♪And wore me down inside♪

That night,

were you satisfied?

Should I help you recall it again?

♪A divine once blessed us with love♪

♪But that blessing faded in a flash♪

♪The moon stays bright, never falling♪

♪But it's no longer mine♪

♪The wind flows on, clear like a river♪

♪But me? I'm just stuck being me♪

♪Chasing you, and wandering♪

♪Rain falls, slipping away like wishes♪

♪But my heart stays solid, won't sway♪

♪Love's a flower, doomed to fade♪

My lord, Madam was found by Lord Chong Yang.

Will he give you any trouble?

He can't even protect himself.

He won't have time for me.

By the way,

anything going on at Ye Mansion?

Gu Changsheng hasn't been back for ages.

Zhu Yingying

has also stayed inside all this time.

Seems like Zhu Yingying hasn't made a move.

If we count the days,

the gu I planted on Ji Nanxing,

should be taking effect soon.

=Episode 19=

Mr. Chong Yang,

this is a gift for you and Miss Nanxing.

Xici, what do you really want?

Sir,

I'm just here to bring a wedding gift.

You seem a bit on edge.

Miss Nanxing.

I was thinking of buying

more flowers from you.

Any chance you're free lately?

She quits selling flowers.

That's really

such a shame.

Nanxing,

Mr. Meng and I have things to discuss.

Please leave us alone.

Okay.

Xici,

I've watched you grow up.

After all these years together,

I wish you could stay like you were as a kid,

pure and kind.

Seeing Miss Nanxing and you so close,

I'm happy for you.

I'll head out now.

Xici,

the Meng family and I go back centuries.

I hope that won't change with you.

What did you talk about?

It was nothing.

What's wrong?

If something's up, please tell me,

alright?

Don't keep it bottled up.

What's this?

It's nothing.

Xici gave it to me.

Nanxing,

you have to stay at Ye Mansion for now.

Don't go anywhere else.

Okay.

Since you don't want to talk now,

I won't ask anything.

I'll follow your lead.

(Chong Yang has been)

(sleeping more lately.)

Miss Nanxing.

Yingying.

What's the matter?

I need your help with something.

Nanxing.

Nanxing.

Yingying,

you asked me to accompany you to Mr. Meng,

but it looks like he's not home.

How about we wait for him at the clinic?

Ji Nanxing,

you made it all the way here.

Do you think you can just leave?

Yingying, what do you mean by that?

Why are you even here?

Why did you take Yang from me?

If it weren't for you,

Changsheng would've never left.

And Yang would still talk to me.

I wouldn't be like this now.

Yingying.

But what does this have to do with the Meng family?

- What are you doing? Let go! - Don't move.

Miss Yingying.

Miss Yingying.

You really keep your word.

Mr. Meng,

what's going on here?

You two...

Let go.

Let me go!

Miss Nanxing,

sorry about this.

If you want the antidote

and your face back,

bring Ji Nanxing to me.

Don't let Chong Yang find out.

Why?

Do you have issues with Ji Nanxing?

Ms. Zhu, you don't need to know everything.

All you need to know is I can help you.

That's enough.

Meng Xici,

I didn't expect this from you.

What are you two plotting anyway?

You'll find out soon.

Where's the antidote?

Where is it, Meng Xici?

There is no antidote.

I lied to you.

How could it be?

You tricked me.

You lied to me.

You lied to me!

You owe me!

You owe me!

Meng Xici, you jerk!

Stop acting crazy here.

Get lost.

Meng Xici.

I'm telling Yang everything.

I'll have him deal with you.

Yingying!

Meng Xici, you're out of your mind!

Yang.

Yang.

I want to go home.

Yang.

Yingying.

Stop shouting.

She's gone.

Wasn't Chong Yang your friend?

Why would you do this?

Be quiet.

If you weren't useful,

I wouldn't have kept you till now.

I've always wanted Chong Yang to feel

what it's like to lose someone you love.

Nanxing.

Nanxing.

Ling, you'll wake up any minute now.

She's your wife.

She isn't gone.

It's been three years.

She'll wake up very soon.

You're insane.

What are you planning to do to me?

I tested medicine on girls for Hualing

until I finally found

this special golden gu.

You raised the gu in girls' bodies.

So those missing girls looking for the Love Flower...

It was you.

Yes.

The Love Flower legend isn't real.

They were attacked by gu in the garden,

and you took them away.

Am I correct?

There's no point hiding it now.

You got it right.

You want to use me to raise gu too.

It's already done.

I've tried so many ways.

Nothing worked until I found you.

You're the Yan Maiden.

Now I see only your body

can nurture the golden gu.

Ling will wake up very soon.

=Episode 20=

You want to use me to raise gu too.

It's already done.

I've tried so many ways.

Nothing worked until I found you.

You're the Yan Maiden.

Now I see only your body

can nurture the golden gu.

With this gu, I can fight poison.

It might bring Ling back.

Ling could wake up any minute now.

But...

You... when did you

put the gu on me?

(Yes! It's working.)

(Ling's about to wake up.)

(Eggs.)

(Gu parasite.)

(Meng Xici is from the Miao Region.)

(Meng Xici.)

How did she end up like this?

Three years ago...

The herbs are growing great.

Take a sniff.

Ling, are you okay?

Have some water.

Upset stomach?

Xici, you're going to be a dad.

You're going to be a dad!

Really?

I... I'm going to be a dad.

I...

I'm going to be a dad!

I'm going to be a dad!

Mr. Chong Yang.

Please, save Hualing.

Please, save Hualing.

I can't save her.

Xici,

here's my advice.

Some things just can't be forced.

She's my wife. I have to try.

Mr. Chong Yang,

the Mengs have served you for years.

We just ask one thing from you,

please save Hualing.

I'm begging you.

Xici,

I'm sorry, I can't help you.

Mr. Chong Yang.

Don't go, Mr. Chong Yang!

When Hualing was pregnant,

she still helped the poor with checkups,

but something went wrong by accident.

Chong Yang just stood by and did nothing.

I felt completely empty inside.

From that moment on,

my only goal was to wake Ling up

and get revenge on Chong Yang.

Why do you think

Chong Yang can save your wife?

It's recorded

that the Yongye people can do anything.

But Chong Yang refused to help me.

My Meng family served him for years.

All I wanted for him was to save my wife.

But he still said no.

Chong Yang must have his own reasons.

Yongye people aren't

- all-powerful. - Enough.

Stop making excuses.

It doesn't matter anymore.

With the golden gu,

Ling will wake up soon.

Hualing is a doctor,

from her family tradition.

Yet for her sake,

you've cost so many innocent lives.

If Hualing wakes up,

will she even accept who you are now?

Shut up.

Ling.

Ling, you're awake.

Ling.

I've waited for this day

for three whole years.

You finally woke up, Ling.

Ling, are you still adjusting?

It's okay, Ling.

You'll get used to it soon.

I'll stay by your side.

Don't worry, I'm here.

Ling.

Ling!

Ling!

Ling.

Ling.

Ling, wake up. Ling!

Please stay with me, Ling.

Wake up.

Ling.

Ling, please don't go. Ling.

Ling.

Ling.

Wake up, Ling.

I've waited so long.

Please stay with me.

Ling.

Come back, Ling.

Ling.

I got your favorite flowers.

Ling.

Mr. Meng, life and death are fate.

Maybe it wasn't Hualing who woke up,

but just the gu parasite controlling her.

My advice, Mr. Meng,

is not to hold on too tight.

Sir.

Lord Chong Yang is here.

=Episode 21=

Yingying.

Yingying.

Yang,

I'm glad you finally came.

What happened to you?

It was Xici.

He ruined my face like this.

He even tricked me into bringing Ji Nanxing here.

Where's Nanxing?

Where's Nanxing?

I don't know.

Let's go to the clinic.

Yingying.

Yingying.

I'm sorry.

I just wanted too much.

If only we could go back to when we were kids.

Yingying.

Yingying!

Now you're ordinary.

Chong Yang.

Watching someone you care about pass away.

How do you feel?

Now you finally get it, don't you?

You killed Yingying.

Yeah.

What about Nanxing?

Relax.

She's still alive and well.

But I can't promise how long

she'll stay that way.

Meng Xici,

why are you doing all this?

You really want to know why?

Is it all because of Hualing?

Because I didn't save her 3 years ago?

So you blame me.

Shouldn't I blame you?

The Meng family has served you for generations.

The very first rule in our family is

that your command comes before all else,

including the lives of the Mengs.

My ancestors all kept that promise.

I'm no different.

But what about you?

I've only ever asked you once

to save my wife's life.

But you said you couldn't help.

I really can't save her.

The Yongye people

can't wake someone who's lost consciousness.

Even if I force her awake,

she'd just wander around, empty inside.

Is that what you want for Hualing?

So what?

That's still better than her being gone.

Now,

even her body...

What are you saying?

What happened to her?

She's gone.

Where's Ji Nanxing?

Did you put gu on Ji Nanxing?

That's right.

A Yan Maiden's body is perfect for gu.

Hilltop Garden. Missing girls.

You did all that, didn't you?

Yes, it was me.

I should've known it.

Back when I found that token,

I should've suspected you.

Too bad,

you trusted me too much.

Xici,

tell me,

why did we end up like this?

Chong Yang,

you're too naive.

Did you think we'd still be as close

as brothers like before?

I want you to feel what I felt.

The pain from losing the one you love.

Let me ask you one last time.

Where's Nanxing?

You used to have Changsheng and Yingying.

Now it's just you, all alone.

Like a stray with nowhere to go.

Meng Xici.

Where is Ji Nanxing?

Chong Yang.

You really think I don't know?

Now you're just like me, just ordinary.

Do you really think

you can take me down?

Turns out you're not afraid of sunlight.

Just tell me one thing.

Where is Ji Nanxing?

I'll do whatever you want if you tell me.

Fine.

If that's how it is,

let's do it your way.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang!

Chong Yang, you need to go!

Don't come any closer!

Nanxing.

Nanxing!

- Nanxing. - Chong Yang.

Chong Yang, are you okay?

You should leave now.

It's fine. Xici told me,

he put a gu in your body.

The gu is out of me now.

But Hualing hasn't come back.

Chong Yang, don't stand here.

Go, please.

I'm alright.

Xici killed Yingying.

He's lost his mind.

I know.

I know everything now.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

- What's wrong? - Don't bother.

If this was before,

a chain like that

wouldn't have slowed you down.

But now,

forget about a chain,

I'm not sure you could break a rope.

Meng Xici.

What do you know?

Chong Yang.

What does he mean by that?

Miss Nanxing.

You probably don't know yet.

Chong Yang

is dying.

Meng Xici, stop talking.

Looks like fate isn't on your side.

You're not dying that quickly.

Chong Yang.

What did he mean by that?

Aren't you from the Yongye Clan?

I thought Yongye people couldn't die.

Chong Yang.

Bet you didn't expect

that I know the secret of Noctrose.

When you came to me hurt,

I figured it out.

Noctrose?

What's going on with Noctrose?

Chong Yang.

You can't even bring yourself to tell her?

Fine.

Then let me be the one to tell you.

=Episode 22=

Chong Yang.

You can't even bring yourself to tell her?

Fine, then I'll tell her myself.

Chong Yang!

Chong Yang, get out of here.

Please stop.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Now you can't even beat me.

You're just useless now.

How will you save Ji Nanxing?

Meng Xici.

What's the truth

of the Noctrose?

Noctrose is a flower

that Yongye people plant with their hearts.

When they wish to end their long lives,

they plant a Noctrose.

Once it blooms,

they fall into an endless sleep.

But guess what,

how does the Noctrose bloom?

Meng Xici.

Stop talking.

It only blooms when they fall in love.

The deeper the love,

the closer it is to blooming,

but his health gets worse.

Ji Nanxing, see how much he loves you?

With you

and the others with me,

I don't feel alone anymore.

So,

for the rest of my life...

And?

I'll stick with you forever.

You're so stubborn.

I just asked you to grow the flower.

You mean nothing to me.

What's with forever?

Chong Yang.

Nanxing.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

If I'd known you'd die,

I would've stayed away from you.

Why did you save me?

Yet here I am, hurting you instead.

Why is it like this?

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Nanxing.

Don't cry.

This is my fate.

I can't escape it.

Chong Yang.

I'm sorry.

I can't stay with you for life.

Chong Yang.

You won't end up as tragic lovers.

I won't let it happen.

If you die,

Ji Nanxing has to stay alive.

I want her to suffer every single day.

I won't let you two ever meet again.

Nanxing,

promise me you'll live on.

Chong Yang, you need to go now.

Forget about me.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang!

(Hualing,)

(I'm coming to join you.)

Chong Yang!

Chong Yang!

Chong Yang!

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang, I'm begging you.

Please stay with me, Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Nanxing.

There's no way

to fix this.

I'm sorry.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Just forget about me.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang!

Don't leave me alone.

All these years,

I've always stayed with my brother.

If not for you, I wouldn't have known,

he was ready to die.

I don't deserve to be his brother.

Is there any way to wake him up?

There's a rumor

if a Yongye person

has a heart beating just for him,

he can become an ordinary human.

A beating heart...

What does that even mean?

No idea.

For centuries,

no one's ever succeeded.

Yingying is gone.

My brother's gone too.

I'm left here all alone.

What's the point?

Are you going to

plant Noctrose too?

Take care of my brother.

I'm leaving now.

Chong Yang.

I'll find a way

to wake you up again.

Even if it takes my whole life,

I'm willing to try.

=Episode 23=

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang!

Chong Yang!

Chong Yang!

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang, I'm begging you.

Stay with me, Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

Chong Yang.

(The Moon Waxes and Wanes)

♪The world falls into endless night♪

♪As I wait for the snow to fall♪

♪For you to pass by again♪

Nanxing.

Nanxing.

♪For you to pass by again♪

♪I hear my heartbeat drop♪

♪When our eyes meet♪

♪The world softens♪

♪I cling to the past like a wanderer♪

♪Still guarding the gate to old memories♪

♪Eternal promise♪

♪How do I heal♪

♪After losing you♪

♪How could I let go of all this pain?♪

I like you.

What did you just say?

♪The more it hurts, the more I break♪

I said,

I like you.

You're right.

There's so much beauty in this world

I haven't really felt.

I want to experience it all.

Not because of those things,

but because of who I'm with.

♪And everything else just fades away♪

♪You belong only to me♪

♪Even if we're apart, or worlds away♪

♪None of that could ever matter♪

♪Longing finds a heartbeat as I fall♪

♪When our eyes meet, the world softens♪

♪I cling to the past like a wanderer♪

(Nanxing,)

(There was a time I thought)

(a long life was just a punishment for me.)

(Only when I met you)

(did I realize)

(I lived for centuries)

(just to meet you)

(and love you.)

(It made every wait worth it.)

(After you came into my life,)

(it wasn't endless darkness anymore.)

(There was finally a bit of light.)

♪The more it hurts, the more I break♪

(But fate played a trick on me.)

(Just when I could finally end my long life,)

(I met you.)

(And you changed how I see this world.)

(What a shame...)

(I can't stay with you till the end.)

(Nanxing, it's so hard to let you go.)

(Nanxing,)

(your life goes on.)

(Don't miss me too much.)

♪Even if we're apart♪

(Nanxing.)

♪None of that could ever matter♪

(I miss you so much.)

("Share one heart".)

(This is great. Chong Yang can be saved.)

Chong Yang.

♪Trading sharp words in a fight♪

♪Trying to hide the chaos inside♪

♪Still peeking, trying to make up for it♪

♪Dreaming of a night with him, lost in haze♪

♪Right or wrong, I pour my heart out♪

♪And play along with your secret hints♪

♪Walls fall down, my reason fades away♪

♪In the trap of love, it's all pitch-black♪

♪It's like finding in a desert♪

♪A pool of clear water♪

♪For those who thirst for hope♪

♪A chance to crave more♪

♪Then I learned to trust fate♪

♪I surrendered♪

♪Beauty that rises from the ashes♪

♪Even with tears, I won't turn away♪

♪Once you forgive me, I'll be just like you♪

♪Like bees drawn to flowers♪

♪My defenses were always broken through♪

♪After the pain, I still sank into it♪

♪I hold on tight, never backing down♪

♪Why regret when we haven't lost it?♪

♪Who will break down first?♪

♪Our story isn't over yet♪

♪Why rush to shield me with kindness?♪

Chong Yang!

♪Even with tears, I won't turn away♪

♪Once you forgive me, I'll be just like you♪

♪Like bees drawn to flowers♪

♪My defenses were always broken through♪

♪After the pain, I still sank into it♪

♪I hold on tight, never backing down♪

♪Why regret when we haven't lost it?♪

♪Who will break down first?♪

♪Our story isn't over yet♪

♪Why rush to shield me with kindness?♪

♪Even with tears, I won't turn away♪

♪Once you forgive me, I'll be just like you♪

♪Like bees drawn to flowers♪

♪My defenses were always broken through♪

(Love Beyond Time)

♪I hold on tight, never backing down♪

♪Why regret when we haven't lost it?♪

♪Who will break down first?♪

♪Our story isn't over yet♪

♪Why rush to shield me with kindness?♪