1 00:00:24,980 --> 00:00:28,500 ♪Heavens strike with thunderous wrath♪ 2 00:00:28,700 --> 00:00:32,180 ♪Mountains and rivers shatter before my eyes♪ 3 00:00:32,420 --> 00:00:35,500 ♪Endless splendor cultivated through lifetimes♪ 4 00:00:35,780 --> 00:00:39,220 ♪Turns to dust between my fingers in an instant♪ 5 00:00:40,540 --> 00:00:44,100 ♪When the line between good and evil is clear♪ 6 00:00:44,220 --> 00:00:47,780 ♪Countless souls drift into the boundless wilds♪ 7 00:00:48,340 --> 00:00:51,340 ♪Carrying the spirit fire forward♪ 8 00:00:51,500 --> 00:00:53,340 ♪I defy fate♪ 9 00:00:53,580 --> 00:00:56,460 ♪Just to remain by your side♪ 10 00:00:57,340 --> 00:01:00,740 ♪Falling into love's abyss♪ 11 00:01:01,180 --> 00:01:04,420 ♪Like heavy rain pouring down♪ 12 00:01:04,860 --> 00:01:08,300 ♪Drunk on romance♪ 13 00:01:08,460 --> 00:01:11,980 ♪In a blink, love and hate vanish into illusion♪ 14 00:01:12,700 --> 00:01:16,060 ♪Falling into endless love♪ 15 00:01:16,500 --> 00:01:19,340 ♪Stirring waves upending a lifetime♪ 16 00:01:19,620 --> 00:01:22,420 ♪Even if this life leads to ruin♪ 17 00:01:22,860 --> 00:01:26,460 ♪I still choose to be entangled with you♪ 18 00:01:27,020 --> 00:01:30,100 ♪Through all lifetimes♪ 19 00:01:30,100 --> 00:01:33,100 [When Destiny Brings The Demon] 20 00:01:33,100 --> 00:01:36,500 [Based on the JJWXC novel "When Destiny Brings The Demon" by Fu Hua] 21 00:01:36,580 --> 00:01:39,460 [Episode 30] [The Antagonist May Be Late, But He Will Surely Arrive] 22 00:01:55,240 --> 00:01:56,860 I instructed you to find someone, not to abduct them. 23 00:01:57,600 --> 00:01:58,170 My lord, 24 00:01:58,670 --> 00:02:00,090 this lady came here of her own accord. 25 00:02:01,310 --> 00:02:01,890 Why would she cry this much 26 00:02:01,910 --> 00:02:03,370 if she truly came here of her own accord? 27 00:02:08,710 --> 00:02:09,300 Your Majesty, 28 00:02:09,760 --> 00:02:11,300 this girl actually knows your identity. 29 00:02:48,040 --> 00:02:48,740 What's your name? 30 00:02:49,760 --> 00:02:50,690 Liao Tingyan. 31 00:03:53,110 --> 00:03:56,340 Why did she enter my dream without permission and stir my heart? 32 00:03:58,150 --> 00:03:59,620 Why did she show up here 33 00:04:01,520 --> 00:04:02,650 by coincidence? 34 00:04:07,240 --> 00:04:08,650 There's something more to this than meets the eye. 35 00:04:09,830 --> 00:04:12,740 I cannot just let my guard down because of that dream. 36 00:04:19,060 --> 00:04:19,980 Why did you cry? 37 00:04:21,830 --> 00:04:23,770 In the realm of men, absence stirs no grief. 38 00:04:26,710 --> 00:04:28,180 But when we meet again, grief blossoms at once. 39 00:04:29,150 --> 00:04:29,980 Do you know me? 40 00:04:32,790 --> 00:04:34,300 Of course I know you. 41 00:04:35,470 --> 00:04:36,370 Have we met before? 42 00:04:37,520 --> 00:04:39,060 This is our first encounter in this lifetime. 43 00:04:40,230 --> 00:04:40,980 In this lifetime? 44 00:04:43,860 --> 00:04:47,340 ♪Mountains and rivers shatter before my eyes♪ 45 00:04:47,580 --> 00:04:50,860 ♪Endless splendor cultivated through lifetimes...♪ 46 00:04:50,880 --> 00:04:52,740 If so, why did you come to me? 47 00:04:54,590 --> 00:04:55,740 Just to see you. 48 00:04:58,590 --> 00:04:59,620 You look the same. 49 00:05:00,390 --> 00:05:01,940 However, those clear eyes, 50 00:05:02,880 --> 00:05:04,100 the gentle contours, 51 00:05:04,830 --> 00:05:06,690 and that tender face brimming with freshness, 52 00:05:10,470 --> 00:05:12,660 are you the legendary 19-year-old boy? 53 00:05:12,660 --> 00:05:16,940 ♪Falling into love's abyss♪ 54 00:05:16,980 --> 00:05:19,660 ♪Like heavy rain pouring down♪ 55 00:05:20,020 --> 00:05:24,460 ♪Drunk on romance. In a blink♪ 56 00:05:24,500 --> 00:05:27,700 ♪Love and hate vanish into illusion...♪ 57 00:05:29,120 --> 00:05:30,570 What nonsense are you talking about? 58 00:05:33,270 --> 00:05:34,540 Do you know who I am? 59 00:05:34,740 --> 00:05:37,740 ♪Even if this life leads to ruin...♪ 60 00:05:39,830 --> 00:05:40,860 You are Sima Jiao. 61 00:05:42,390 --> 00:05:44,100 You're the emperor of Hu Kingdom. 62 00:05:47,270 --> 00:05:48,570 If so, have you heard 63 00:05:49,790 --> 00:05:50,890 that I've slain countless lives? 64 00:05:56,640 --> 00:05:57,540 I once 65 00:05:58,350 --> 00:06:00,690 peeled the skin of an individual who criticized me harshly 66 00:06:01,150 --> 00:06:02,300 and hung it on the palace wall 67 00:06:03,200 --> 00:06:04,690 until the wind and rain wore him down, 68 00:06:05,910 --> 00:06:07,250 leaving nothing but a white skeleton. 69 00:06:08,680 --> 00:06:10,690 In the past, you would vanquish one's clan for no reason. 70 00:06:11,320 --> 00:06:13,980 You would blow up half of Gengchen Celestial Palace when you cast a spell. 71 00:06:15,030 --> 00:06:16,420 You would reduce demon generals to ashes 72 00:06:16,440 --> 00:06:17,540 just so you could use them as fertilizer. 73 00:06:22,080 --> 00:06:23,980 I'm not one to appreciate delicate beauty. 74 00:06:23,980 --> 00:06:28,260 ♪Drunk on romance. In a blink...♪ 75 00:06:28,270 --> 00:06:29,130 What are you smiling at? 76 00:06:29,200 --> 00:06:31,250 I'm smiling at how adorable you've become. 77 00:06:31,620 --> 00:06:36,060 ♪Falling into endless love. Stirring waves♪ 78 00:06:36,100 --> 00:06:38,580 ♪Upending a lifetime♪ 79 00:06:38,620 --> 00:06:41,620 ♪Even if this life leads to ruin♪ 80 00:06:41,740 --> 00:06:46,100 ♪I still choose to be entangled with you...♪ 81 00:06:48,470 --> 00:06:49,770 I finally see you again. 82 00:07:13,120 --> 00:07:14,450 Your body is fine now. 83 00:07:15,440 --> 00:07:17,180 But you've lost all of your spiritual power. 84 00:07:23,470 --> 00:07:25,100 You still look the same. 85 00:07:28,390 --> 00:07:30,130 However, there's something different about you somehow. 86 00:07:35,030 --> 00:07:38,370 Now your face bears a hint of living warmth. 87 00:07:39,680 --> 00:07:41,330 You no longer look as pale as before. 88 00:07:44,520 --> 00:07:47,100 I'm sure your life will be much more peaceful 89 00:07:49,760 --> 00:07:51,010 as a mortal in this lifetime. 90 00:08:14,760 --> 00:08:15,770 I'm going to die soon. 91 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:17,940 Heaven may want me dead, 92 00:08:20,120 --> 00:08:21,810 but I won't hand my life to it. 93 00:08:25,320 --> 00:08:26,860 Would you have been this carefree all along 94 00:08:30,590 --> 00:08:32,690 without the memories we had together? 95 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:50,180 Your Majesty, 96 00:08:50,590 --> 00:08:52,210 we found the individual who rescued Wei Xianyu. 97 00:09:00,200 --> 00:09:00,810 Is that her? 98 00:09:04,200 --> 00:09:05,330 Have you identified the individual? 99 00:09:05,750 --> 00:09:06,970 We haven't gotten our hands on any leads yet. 100 00:09:07,990 --> 00:09:09,300 I fell asleep for no reason last night. 101 00:09:10,400 --> 00:09:11,730 Could it be that she has done something to me? 102 00:09:12,870 --> 00:09:14,420 If she's one of the Marquis of Nanyan's retainers, 103 00:09:15,200 --> 00:09:16,140 entering my dream 104 00:09:17,630 --> 00:09:18,780 must be one of their plots. 105 00:09:20,470 --> 00:09:21,180 Get ready. 106 00:09:22,560 --> 00:09:23,570 I'm going to take her to the palace. 107 00:09:23,800 --> 00:09:24,210 But... 108 00:09:25,590 --> 00:09:27,140 Her background is still unknown. 109 00:09:27,920 --> 00:09:29,090 Your Majesty, no matter how much you like her, 110 00:09:29,160 --> 00:09:30,980 it's inappropriate to take her back to the palace. 111 00:09:31,040 --> 00:09:32,260 She's not a mortal. 112 00:09:33,080 --> 00:09:34,300 With our current strength, 113 00:09:35,870 --> 00:09:37,090 I'm afraid we can't do anything about her. 114 00:09:38,560 --> 00:09:40,210 I just don't want to alert her to our intention. 115 00:09:41,960 --> 00:09:43,490 Since she approached me on purpose, 116 00:09:45,320 --> 00:09:47,570 I'll pretend to follow her will 117 00:09:49,230 --> 00:09:49,970 and take her back to the palace. 118 00:09:51,080 --> 00:09:52,810 Your Majesty, you rarely speak usually. 119 00:09:53,350 --> 00:09:54,810 But you spoke quite a lot just to explain yourself. 120 00:09:56,870 --> 00:09:57,940 I shall make the preparations. 121 00:10:31,320 --> 00:10:33,330 Since when did food from the mortal realm become this good? 122 00:10:34,200 --> 00:10:34,780 The mortal realm? 123 00:10:36,440 --> 00:10:37,570 Are you trying to say that you aren't a mortal? 124 00:10:39,800 --> 00:10:41,300 You can treat me as a fairy. 125 00:10:41,750 --> 00:10:42,330 Do you think 126 00:10:43,510 --> 00:10:46,940 such words alone are enough to entice me? 127 00:10:48,200 --> 00:10:49,690 In your current state, 128 00:10:50,280 --> 00:10:51,540 it's normal for you not to trust me. 129 00:10:51,990 --> 00:10:54,060 But I'm curious about something. 130 00:10:55,280 --> 00:10:55,810 What is it? 131 00:10:57,920 --> 00:10:59,060 How should I entice you 132 00:11:00,040 --> 00:11:01,020 so that you will fall for me? 133 00:11:05,920 --> 00:11:06,420 Such audacity! 134 00:11:08,230 --> 00:11:08,810 I know. 135 00:11:09,350 --> 00:11:10,330 Judging from your personality, 136 00:11:10,800 --> 00:11:12,380 you'll surely suspect me for having an ulterior motive. 137 00:11:13,320 --> 00:11:14,970 But now, you no longer have the Truth Spell. 138 00:11:15,870 --> 00:11:17,610 I have no choice but to gain your trust gradually. 139 00:11:21,710 --> 00:11:22,300 Fine. 140 00:11:24,110 --> 00:11:25,090 If so, from now on, 141 00:11:27,870 --> 00:11:29,260 you shall be my spouse. 142 00:11:33,040 --> 00:11:34,140 It's good to be young. 143 00:11:35,320 --> 00:11:36,780 Even when you were spouting such nonsense, 144 00:11:37,990 --> 00:11:40,090 I couldn't even be angry when I saw that tender face of yours. 145 00:11:59,960 --> 00:12:00,900 The height of summer has yet to come, 146 00:12:02,560 --> 00:12:03,610 yet look at how much you're sweating. 147 00:12:04,630 --> 00:12:07,020 After being harmed by a conceited scum, 148 00:12:07,630 --> 00:12:09,060 I was left with a heat-sensitive constitution. 149 00:12:14,230 --> 00:12:15,330 Who's that scum? 150 00:12:19,990 --> 00:12:21,660 Will you take revenge on my behalf if I tell you his identity? 151 00:12:27,800 --> 00:12:28,490 I might consider it. 152 00:12:30,470 --> 00:12:31,850 He's something else. 153 00:12:32,350 --> 00:12:33,140 You can't afford to offend him. 154 00:12:36,110 --> 00:12:37,380 Is he even more powerful than I? 155 00:12:43,510 --> 00:12:44,450 I suppose you two are equal. 156 00:12:54,080 --> 00:12:55,730 There's a main road leading to Yan City, you know? 157 00:12:56,400 --> 00:12:57,450 Why must we go through the woods? 158 00:12:57,920 --> 00:12:59,060 Aren't you afraid of bandits? 159 00:13:01,230 --> 00:13:02,060 Why would I need to fear bandits 160 00:13:02,630 --> 00:13:03,660 when I have you with me? 161 00:13:05,960 --> 00:13:06,970 I don't know any martial arts. 162 00:13:07,400 --> 00:13:08,690 You said you were a fairy, right? 163 00:13:10,800 --> 00:13:12,570 Even fairies aren't omnipotent, you know? 164 00:13:13,440 --> 00:13:16,090 Otherwise, I would have plenty of ways to deal with you. 165 00:13:20,200 --> 00:13:22,420 Don't try to frame me. I did nothing. 166 00:13:23,160 --> 00:13:23,940 It has nothing to do with you. 167 00:13:25,230 --> 00:13:26,540 Seems like I have another headache. 168 00:13:27,350 --> 00:13:28,090 Turn around. 169 00:13:28,630 --> 00:13:29,540 My master was a healer. 170 00:13:30,590 --> 00:13:31,900 You'll be fine after getting some rubs. Come. 171 00:13:31,920 --> 00:13:32,490 No need for that. 172 00:13:33,750 --> 00:13:35,060 Even my imperial physicians couldn't do anything about it. 173 00:13:35,920 --> 00:13:36,660 Just turn around. 174 00:13:44,110 --> 00:13:45,610 Why is my heart beating so fast? 175 00:13:47,230 --> 00:13:48,610 Don't tell me I fell for her just like that. 176 00:13:50,680 --> 00:13:51,140 No way. 177 00:13:52,440 --> 00:13:53,490 No doubt it was her enchantments 178 00:13:54,470 --> 00:13:55,660 that brought this ailment upon my heart. 179 00:13:56,510 --> 00:13:57,450 Relax. 180 00:13:58,560 --> 00:13:59,780 Stop overthinking things. 181 00:14:04,200 --> 00:14:05,060 I mustn't sleep. 182 00:14:08,440 --> 00:14:09,690 Even if his life was spared, 183 00:14:10,710 --> 00:14:12,660 his soul was still damaged. 184 00:14:13,560 --> 00:14:14,730 It hasn't merged well 185 00:14:14,750 --> 00:14:16,300 with his current body. 186 00:14:17,750 --> 00:14:19,610 That's why he's having constant headaches. 187 00:14:21,350 --> 00:14:22,570 Why must you make things so hard on yourself 188 00:14:23,440 --> 00:14:25,020 wherever you go? 189 00:14:32,710 --> 00:14:34,300 Although these are just normal pills 190 00:14:34,590 --> 00:14:35,810 in Serene Vale, 191 00:14:36,960 --> 00:14:38,660 they're more than enough 192 00:14:38,680 --> 00:14:39,730 to cure a mortal. 193 00:14:42,160 --> 00:14:43,260 Is she trying to poison me? 194 00:14:50,160 --> 00:14:51,380 Silly boy. 195 00:14:51,830 --> 00:14:53,450 You don't appreciate a delicate beauty like me at all. 196 00:14:55,230 --> 00:14:56,210 Just sleep in peace. 197 00:15:16,680 --> 00:15:18,610 Assassins! Protect His Majesty! 198 00:15:43,110 --> 00:15:43,850 They did show up. 199 00:15:45,040 --> 00:15:45,570 They did show up? 200 00:15:45,920 --> 00:15:46,690 So, you're doing this on purpose 201 00:15:46,710 --> 00:15:47,900 just so you could make the assassins show up? 202 00:16:03,440 --> 00:16:04,300 He has excellent martial arts skills. 203 00:16:05,040 --> 00:16:07,180 If I had no spells at my command, 204 00:16:07,400 --> 00:16:08,780 I might not be able to defeat him. 205 00:16:09,280 --> 00:16:11,540 So, he was pretending to be weak and harmless all along. 206 00:16:16,280 --> 00:16:18,140 Sima Jiao actually traveled to the mortal realm 207 00:16:18,160 --> 00:16:19,490 and became the emperor of Hu Kingdom. 208 00:16:21,040 --> 00:16:23,940 I assume he's trying to stop me from unlocking Nine Nether Purgatory 209 00:16:24,630 --> 00:16:26,260 and releasing my demonic forces. 210 00:17:00,960 --> 00:17:01,490 Be careful! 211 00:17:04,070 --> 00:17:06,180 Liao Tingyan did make a swift move, huh? 212 00:17:07,550 --> 00:17:09,940 To think that she has actually reunited with Sima Jiao in the mortal realm. 213 00:17:12,790 --> 00:17:14,490 With her protecting Sima Jiao, 214 00:17:15,750 --> 00:17:17,580 this has become quite the problem. 215 00:17:26,470 --> 00:17:27,420 I almost forgot. 216 00:17:27,840 --> 00:17:28,870 I have to cast my spells sparingly 217 00:17:29,200 --> 00:17:30,050 and settle down as a mortal. 218 00:18:03,120 --> 00:18:03,690 Keep him alive. 219 00:18:12,680 --> 00:18:15,140 Such petty mortal tricks won't work on me. 220 00:18:24,030 --> 00:18:24,660 Are you okay? 221 00:18:27,600 --> 00:18:28,180 Imperial physician! 222 00:18:30,510 --> 00:18:31,140 Yes, Your Majesty. 223 00:18:35,270 --> 00:18:37,010 Madam Yan is seriously wounded. 224 00:18:37,120 --> 00:18:38,340 But why does she look like she's... 225 00:18:40,360 --> 00:18:41,010 It hurts. 226 00:18:51,360 --> 00:18:52,100 Why have you 227 00:18:54,550 --> 00:18:55,340 stopped bleeding? 228 00:19:00,070 --> 00:19:02,010 I... 229 00:19:02,990 --> 00:19:04,010 I saw 230 00:19:04,030 --> 00:19:05,180 that you were stabbed by an assassin. 231 00:19:06,200 --> 00:19:06,970 You were bleeding profusely. 232 00:19:07,550 --> 00:19:08,580 How did you stop bleeding 233 00:19:11,360 --> 00:19:12,340 in the blink of an eye? 234 00:19:14,230 --> 00:19:15,770 Your Majesty, I'm sure you're mistaken. 235 00:19:16,640 --> 00:19:18,450 It was just a scratch. 236 00:19:19,270 --> 00:19:20,490 It may look scary, 237 00:19:20,600 --> 00:19:21,530 but in reality, I'm fine. 238 00:19:23,840 --> 00:19:26,300 I shall treat Madam Yan's wound. 239 00:19:29,880 --> 00:19:31,180 If she's one of the Marquis of Nanyan's retainers, 240 00:19:31,710 --> 00:19:33,210 she'll surely try to kill me. 241 00:19:34,710 --> 00:19:36,010 But she rescued me just now. 242 00:19:37,840 --> 00:19:39,210 Seems like she isn't one of his retainers. 243 00:19:40,600 --> 00:19:41,900 If so, what is the demon lady after 244 00:19:43,120 --> 00:19:44,290 by staying with me? 245 00:19:53,270 --> 00:19:55,140 I merely used some of my spiritual power. 246 00:19:55,960 --> 00:19:57,140 What a useless body. 247 00:20:20,270 --> 00:20:21,580 Sima Jiao. 248 00:20:23,440 --> 00:20:24,660 If it weren't for you, 249 00:20:25,360 --> 00:20:27,140 I would never be forced to maintain my cultivation 250 00:20:27,160 --> 00:20:28,250 with another's blood. 251 00:20:29,270 --> 00:20:30,580 I swear I'll pay you back 252 00:20:31,470 --> 00:20:33,420 for this. 253 00:20:34,460 --> 00:20:39,140 [Marquis of Nanyan Residence, Yan City] 254 00:20:43,230 --> 00:20:43,970 My lord, 255 00:20:44,360 --> 00:20:46,940 Wei Xianyu's men tried to assassinate His Majesty when he was on his way back. 256 00:20:47,070 --> 00:20:48,050 His Majesty has arrested them. 257 00:20:50,840 --> 00:20:51,530 What about Wei Xianyu? 258 00:20:53,070 --> 00:20:54,140 He was arrested as well. 259 00:21:01,120 --> 00:21:04,140 He has done a lot for me all these years. 260 00:21:06,600 --> 00:21:07,580 I can no longer keep him with me. 261 00:21:11,840 --> 00:21:13,660 It must've been tough on you. 262 00:21:14,960 --> 00:21:16,180 After all, 263 00:21:17,440 --> 00:21:18,900 I wouldn't feel at ease entrusting this secret 264 00:21:20,310 --> 00:21:21,290 to someone else to deliver. 265 00:21:22,990 --> 00:21:23,970 My lord, you're too courteous. 266 00:21:24,710 --> 00:21:26,580 At present, Sima Jiao has grown suspicious. 267 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:29,250 My lord, you must be careful. 268 00:22:04,790 --> 00:22:05,620 Who are you? 269 00:22:06,470 --> 00:22:08,210 Marquis, you have endured hardships and bided your time for so long. 270 00:22:08,880 --> 00:22:10,690 You did it so that you could end Sima Jiao, am I right? 271 00:22:12,440 --> 00:22:15,250 Speak. Who exactly are you? 272 00:22:21,200 --> 00:22:23,340 Marquis, I came here to discuss a plan with you earnestly. 273 00:22:23,550 --> 00:22:26,050 I hope you can treat me with respect. 274 00:22:26,920 --> 00:22:27,900 Madam. 275 00:22:28,440 --> 00:22:29,620 Please let me go. 276 00:22:30,600 --> 00:22:32,580 We can talk this over. 277 00:22:41,230 --> 00:22:41,940 Madam, 278 00:22:43,120 --> 00:22:45,860 why are you here? 279 00:22:46,510 --> 00:22:48,250 I know what you wish to achieve. 280 00:22:50,120 --> 00:22:53,530 I can help you seize the empire. 281 00:22:57,030 --> 00:22:58,210 Why are you helping me? 282 00:22:58,310 --> 00:22:59,340 Marquis, 283 00:22:59,710 --> 00:23:00,970 do you know what's on Mount Hu? 284 00:23:01,470 --> 00:23:03,820 I only know that the monarchs of Hu have all been bound to guard the place 285 00:23:05,400 --> 00:23:06,660 generation after generation. 286 00:23:07,680 --> 00:23:08,580 This Mount Hu was called 287 00:23:08,960 --> 00:23:10,730 Mount Feng a thousand years ago. 288 00:23:11,510 --> 00:23:13,490 There's something I need within the mountain. 289 00:23:14,310 --> 00:23:16,730 After performing the worship ritual, the emperors of Hu 290 00:23:17,070 --> 00:23:19,290 would then obtain the imperial seal that grants the power to open it. 291 00:23:20,440 --> 00:23:23,010 That's why I came here to seek your help. 292 00:23:25,710 --> 00:23:28,940 Madam, why didn't you 293 00:23:29,360 --> 00:23:30,730 possess the emperor directly, then? 294 00:23:31,440 --> 00:23:32,860 Wouldn't you be able to achieve your goal if you did so? 295 00:23:34,790 --> 00:23:36,770 It's because you and Sima Jiao possess 296 00:23:37,510 --> 00:23:39,010 the True Dragon Aura. 297 00:23:43,880 --> 00:23:47,290 Did you say that I possess the True Dragon Aura? 298 00:23:47,840 --> 00:23:50,490 Heaven's mandate bestows upon the royal descendants the True Dragon Aura, 299 00:23:51,200 --> 00:23:52,730 even the deities cannot touch them easily. 300 00:23:53,470 --> 00:23:54,970 Only those who possess the True Dragon Aura 301 00:23:55,200 --> 00:23:56,900 have the right to ascend the throne. 302 00:23:57,440 --> 00:24:00,100 Sima Jiao is a fatuous ruler. 303 00:24:01,200 --> 00:24:01,820 Therefore, 304 00:24:02,120 --> 00:24:04,250 Marquis, I'm willing to help you take Sima Jiao's life 305 00:24:04,270 --> 00:24:05,660 and aid you in becoming the ruler. 306 00:24:06,790 --> 00:24:09,050 Madam, you're a reclusive deity. 307 00:24:11,400 --> 00:24:14,940 It's normal for you to have no knowledge about our worldly realm. 308 00:24:16,160 --> 00:24:19,860 But Sima Jiao's worship ritual is nearing. 309 00:24:20,160 --> 00:24:21,580 If he dies right now 310 00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:22,420 for no apparent reason, 311 00:24:23,200 --> 00:24:25,180 even if I do become the ruler, 312 00:24:26,310 --> 00:24:28,770 it will surely draw criticism from others. 313 00:24:35,470 --> 00:24:36,180 If that's the case, 314 00:24:37,360 --> 00:24:39,050 I can act according to your will. 315 00:24:40,600 --> 00:24:42,970 I will uphold justice and eradicate treachery 316 00:24:43,440 --> 00:24:44,580 on your behalf. 317 00:24:45,200 --> 00:24:45,970 However, 318 00:24:46,120 --> 00:24:48,380 if you act only by the methods of the mortal realm, 319 00:24:49,310 --> 00:24:50,900 I fear you will end up losing everything. 320 00:24:55,900 --> 00:24:58,980 [Imperial Palace, Yan City] 321 00:25:06,420 --> 00:25:08,980 [Chen Tang, Minister of Justice] 322 00:25:09,960 --> 00:25:10,690 Thank you, Your Majesty. 323 00:25:12,230 --> 00:25:12,900 That's enough. 324 00:25:14,360 --> 00:25:15,820 When you served as my companion reader, 325 00:25:16,680 --> 00:25:17,970 you dined and traveled alongside me. 326 00:25:19,160 --> 00:25:19,940 Spare the formalities. 327 00:25:26,840 --> 00:25:27,820 About the task I've assigned to you, 328 00:25:28,400 --> 00:25:29,180 how's the progress? 329 00:25:33,880 --> 00:25:34,620 Your Majesty. 330 00:25:36,600 --> 00:25:37,940 Wei Xianyu has been escorted back to Yan City 331 00:25:37,960 --> 00:25:38,660 for a strict interrogation. 332 00:25:39,270 --> 00:25:40,420 As for Madam Yan, 333 00:25:41,230 --> 00:25:42,290 the assassins said that they didn't know her. 334 00:25:44,230 --> 00:25:45,210 She was never in contact with Wei Xianyu 335 00:25:45,680 --> 00:25:46,970 when she was in Liyang County. 336 00:25:48,030 --> 00:25:49,010 That rescue by the riverbank must have been 337 00:25:49,920 --> 00:25:52,210 a coincidental act by Madam Yan. 338 00:25:54,160 --> 00:25:54,690 Indeed. 339 00:25:56,310 --> 00:25:57,690 She isn't one of the Marquis of Nanyan's retainers. 340 00:25:59,200 --> 00:26:00,380 But there's something wrong 341 00:26:02,200 --> 00:26:03,180 about Madam Yan. 342 00:26:04,710 --> 00:26:06,210 She's not from Liyang County 343 00:26:06,640 --> 00:26:08,010 nor is she a non-local. 344 00:26:09,120 --> 00:26:11,580 It's like she appeared out of nowhere. 345 00:26:13,880 --> 00:26:14,970 Naturally, she's not a mortal. 346 00:26:16,070 --> 00:26:16,620 However, 347 00:26:17,990 --> 00:26:19,420 if she isn't one of the Marquis of Nanyan's retainers, 348 00:26:20,990 --> 00:26:22,530 why would she appear beside me? 349 00:26:24,960 --> 00:26:25,940 What is she up to? 350 00:26:27,710 --> 00:26:28,970 Madam, are you saying 351 00:26:30,120 --> 00:26:33,860 that Sima Jiao is assisted by a master as well? 352 00:26:34,440 --> 00:26:37,210 Madam Yan, whom Sima Jiao has brought back from Liyang County, 353 00:26:38,680 --> 00:26:40,530 is a powerful demon lady. 354 00:26:44,230 --> 00:26:45,140 Is that true? 355 00:26:46,510 --> 00:26:47,690 Marquis, if you don't believe me, 356 00:26:47,920 --> 00:26:49,450 you can tell your spies 357 00:26:49,680 --> 00:26:50,970 to launch an investigation. 358 00:27:02,230 --> 00:27:02,940 Madam. 359 00:27:03,200 --> 00:27:04,050 His Majesty has given us his instructions. 360 00:27:04,070 --> 00:27:04,970 There will be a palace banquet tonight. 361 00:27:05,200 --> 00:27:06,340 Please prepare yourself 362 00:27:06,440 --> 00:27:07,100 and attend the banquet. 363 00:27:07,710 --> 00:27:08,290 All right. 364 00:27:09,310 --> 00:27:09,730 By the way, 365 00:27:10,440 --> 00:27:11,010 Sir Eunuch, 366 00:27:11,680 --> 00:27:13,730 what about the assassins 367 00:27:13,750 --> 00:27:14,690 who were after His Majesty? 368 00:27:15,360 --> 00:27:17,010 Wei Xianyu and his underlings 369 00:27:17,200 --> 00:27:18,660 have all been taken into custody and are now under interrogation. 370 00:27:18,960 --> 00:27:20,050 Madam, please don't worry. 371 00:27:20,710 --> 00:27:21,860 Have you guys obtained any results? 372 00:27:22,840 --> 00:27:25,180 It'll be difficult to make him confess who the mastermind is. 373 00:27:25,920 --> 00:27:26,580 You see... 374 00:27:29,710 --> 00:27:31,140 So, there's someone else besides Wei Xianyu 375 00:27:31,990 --> 00:27:34,100 who's out to get His Majesty. 376 00:27:35,880 --> 00:27:37,340 If so, isn't His Majesty in danger? 377 00:27:38,030 --> 00:27:39,100 I don't know about that. 378 00:27:39,440 --> 00:27:41,050 Madam, please stop putting me on the spot. 379 00:27:42,600 --> 00:27:44,730 Now, Sima Jiao has no memory of his past. 380 00:27:45,550 --> 00:27:46,690 He's wary of me. 381 00:27:48,070 --> 00:27:50,290 If I deal with the mastermind on his behalf, 382 00:27:50,960 --> 00:27:52,250 not only can I protect him, 383 00:27:52,990 --> 00:27:54,730 but I can also dispel his doubts about me. 384 00:27:55,640 --> 00:27:56,180 Madam, 385 00:27:56,550 --> 00:27:58,380 please stop worrying about this. 386 00:27:58,470 --> 00:27:59,490 Please rest well. 387 00:27:59,990 --> 00:28:01,620 His Majesty was worried about your injury. 388 00:28:01,750 --> 00:28:04,010 He instructed the imperial physician to give you another diagnosis. 389 00:28:04,710 --> 00:28:05,210 No need for that. 390 00:28:05,230 --> 00:28:06,250 I'm fine. 391 00:28:06,470 --> 00:28:07,580 Madam, please do not decline us. 392 00:28:07,880 --> 00:28:09,860 It's better to be safe than sorry. 393 00:28:10,790 --> 00:28:11,490 Imperial Physician Yi. 394 00:28:16,960 --> 00:28:18,290 Greetings, Madam. 395 00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:31,660 Imperial Physician Yi, 396 00:28:31,790 --> 00:28:33,180 how is Madam's situation? 397 00:28:35,160 --> 00:28:36,290 Her wound is no longer of any concern. 398 00:28:36,960 --> 00:28:39,490 Madam, you were bleeding profusely when the assassin stabbed you. 399 00:28:40,120 --> 00:28:41,120 But now, 400 00:28:41,120 --> 00:28:42,270 it seems like it wasn't serious. 401 00:28:43,030 --> 00:28:43,970 It was 402 00:28:43,990 --> 00:28:45,290 merely a scratch. 403 00:28:45,990 --> 00:28:47,290 His Majesty is kicking up too much of a fuss over it. 404 00:28:47,790 --> 00:28:49,340 [Meijing, Liangchen] That means His Majesty is concerned. 405 00:28:49,750 --> 00:28:51,210 And, Madam, although this is your first day here, 406 00:28:51,360 --> 00:28:53,180 His Majesty has already invited you to a palace banquet. 407 00:28:53,750 --> 00:28:55,010 His other consorts have never received such treatment before. 408 00:28:56,790 --> 00:28:57,660 His other consorts? 409 00:28:59,230 --> 00:29:00,380 Do not gossip about His Majesty. 410 00:29:04,230 --> 00:29:05,340 It's well as long as you're in good health. 411 00:29:05,960 --> 00:29:07,680 For now, it is enough to rely on dietary remedies 412 00:29:07,710 --> 00:29:08,730 to nourish your qi and blood. 413 00:29:09,600 --> 00:29:10,490 Thank you, Imperial Physician Yi. 414 00:29:17,400 --> 00:29:18,340 Liangchen, Meijing. 415 00:29:20,270 --> 00:29:21,620 Does His Majesty have a lot of consorts? 416 00:29:22,160 --> 00:29:23,100 Madam, only you 417 00:29:23,120 --> 00:29:25,050 and Noble Consort Si Xian are consorts, the daughter of Marquis of Nanyan. 418 00:29:25,750 --> 00:29:26,620 As for the rest of them, 419 00:29:26,620 --> 00:29:27,770 at most, they're Beauties. 420 00:29:28,960 --> 00:29:29,900 The rest of them? 421 00:29:31,750 --> 00:29:32,620 How many Beauties does he have? 422 00:29:32,990 --> 00:29:34,470 Madam, you don't need to hold them to heart. 423 00:29:34,710 --> 00:29:36,210 His Majesty brought you back personally. 424 00:29:36,510 --> 00:29:37,940 As for the Beauties, His Majesty was forced to take them 425 00:29:37,960 --> 00:29:39,900 as they were forced in by the powerful. 426 00:29:39,920 --> 00:29:40,820 They cannot compare to you. 427 00:29:41,510 --> 00:29:42,450 So what? 428 00:29:43,120 --> 00:29:44,490 He still made them a part of his imperial harem. 429 00:29:47,030 --> 00:29:48,180 He has forgotten about me, 430 00:29:48,270 --> 00:29:49,770 yet I still have to help him with everything I have. 431 00:29:51,270 --> 00:29:52,450 This is infuriating indeed. 432 00:29:54,030 --> 00:29:54,660 Your Majesty, 433 00:29:55,160 --> 00:29:56,010 I've sent the imperial physician 434 00:29:56,310 --> 00:29:57,730 to give her a diagnosis as per your instructions. 435 00:29:58,440 --> 00:30:00,180 Madam Yan's wound has indeed healed. 436 00:30:00,640 --> 00:30:01,210 Your Majesty. 437 00:30:01,640 --> 00:30:03,250 Are you sure you want to keep someone like her 438 00:30:03,270 --> 00:30:04,180 by your side? 439 00:30:04,790 --> 00:30:05,900 What if she has an ulterior motive? 440 00:30:07,440 --> 00:30:08,420 Speaking of ulterior motive, 441 00:30:09,270 --> 00:30:10,940 Marquis of Nanyan stayed at Chengming Hall 442 00:30:11,790 --> 00:30:12,820 until dawn, am I correct? 443 00:30:13,920 --> 00:30:14,820 Indeed. 444 00:30:15,640 --> 00:30:16,900 Your Majesty, his actions were offensive. 445 00:30:17,680 --> 00:30:18,940 Why aren't you infuriated by them? 446 00:30:22,680 --> 00:30:26,010 That'll spice things up for tonight's banquet. 447 00:30:30,880 --> 00:30:31,940 You truly have keen eyes. 448 00:30:32,550 --> 00:30:33,420 Keen eyes, huh? 449 00:30:33,880 --> 00:30:34,660 Madam Yan 450 00:30:34,960 --> 00:30:36,730 was stabbed by Wei Xianyu's bodyguard. 451 00:30:37,160 --> 00:30:38,010 But her wounds have healed 452 00:30:38,200 --> 00:30:40,140 in just a day. 453 00:30:41,440 --> 00:30:42,250 I heard 454 00:30:42,750 --> 00:30:45,140 that on the day Madam Yan went searching for Sima Jiao, 455 00:30:45,440 --> 00:30:46,290 the heavens displayed strange omens, 456 00:30:46,680 --> 00:30:47,580 and fierce winds swept across the land. 457 00:30:48,310 --> 00:30:49,250 Is that true? 458 00:30:49,750 --> 00:30:50,580 Indeed. 459 00:30:53,440 --> 00:30:56,290 Madam Yan is a demon lady indeed. 460 00:30:56,920 --> 00:30:57,450 My lord, 461 00:30:57,680 --> 00:30:58,380 there's one more thing. 462 00:30:58,920 --> 00:31:00,450 His Majesty has instructed Madam Yan 463 00:31:00,470 --> 00:31:01,660 to attend the palace banquet tonight. 464 00:31:01,960 --> 00:31:04,340 I'm sure His Majesty holds her in high regard. 465 00:31:07,400 --> 00:31:08,860 Keep a close eye on the palace. 466 00:31:09,400 --> 00:31:10,140 Report to me immediately 467 00:31:10,230 --> 00:31:11,620 if they make any movements. 468 00:31:12,600 --> 00:31:13,250 Yes, My lord. 469 00:31:18,790 --> 00:31:20,050 My lord, now, you believe 470 00:31:20,070 --> 00:31:21,490 that Liao Tingyan is a demon lady, right? 471 00:31:23,600 --> 00:31:24,690 That was unexpected indeed. 472 00:31:26,790 --> 00:31:29,490 Sima Jiao actually has a demon lady by his side. 473 00:31:30,310 --> 00:31:32,140 If so, doesn't that mean 474 00:31:32,230 --> 00:31:33,420 my daughter, Noble Consort Si Xian, is in danger? 475 00:31:33,920 --> 00:31:35,290 Therefore, our priority 476 00:31:35,550 --> 00:31:37,450 is to get rid of Madam Yan, 477 00:31:37,470 --> 00:31:38,450 who's been protecting His Majesty. 478 00:31:38,990 --> 00:31:40,580 We mustn't let her foil our plan. 479 00:31:41,920 --> 00:31:43,100 If so, the banquet tonight 480 00:31:44,120 --> 00:31:45,730 serves as an excellent opportunity for you, Madam. 481 00:31:47,160 --> 00:31:49,820 If you're able to get rid of Wei Xianyu 482 00:31:50,230 --> 00:31:51,340 and that demon lady, 483 00:31:52,750 --> 00:31:56,250 I shall join forces with you and achieve great deeds together. 484 00:32:33,360 --> 00:32:34,050 You may leave. 485 00:32:38,200 --> 00:32:41,380 At today's palace banquet, no state affairs shall be entertained. 486 00:32:42,030 --> 00:32:44,140 My dear subjects, please enjoy yourselves. 487 00:32:46,470 --> 00:32:48,450 Thank you, Your Majesty. 488 00:32:48,600 --> 00:32:50,490 Thank you, Your Majesty. 489 00:33:26,400 --> 00:33:28,660 Your Majesty, thank you for looking after me. 490 00:33:30,750 --> 00:33:33,450 That dish was annoying me. 491 00:33:39,600 --> 00:33:40,730 [Beauty Yu] Why isn't Sister Si Xian here 492 00:33:40,750 --> 00:33:42,620 to crush her arrogance yet? 493 00:33:51,070 --> 00:33:51,770 As usual, 494 00:33:52,270 --> 00:33:54,340 I've prepared gifts for you all. 495 00:33:54,790 --> 00:33:55,620 I hope you all 496 00:33:56,360 --> 00:33:58,050 won't betray my sincerity. 497 00:34:00,030 --> 00:34:00,770 Chancellor. 498 00:34:02,120 --> 00:34:03,050 Yes, Your Majesty. 499 00:34:04,310 --> 00:34:05,100 I'll start with you. 500 00:34:05,990 --> 00:34:08,050 The views in Lingnan are impeccable. 501 00:34:08,550 --> 00:34:11,970 Are you willing to live there for some years to come? 502 00:34:12,760 --> 00:34:14,490 You're just banishing him. 503 00:34:19,400 --> 00:34:22,090 Your Majesty, please spare me! 504 00:34:22,400 --> 00:34:26,050 I dare not open the door of Chengming Hall 505 00:34:26,400 --> 00:34:28,090 and allow outsiders to enter again! 506 00:34:28,760 --> 00:34:29,570 What are you saying? 507 00:34:31,110 --> 00:34:33,220 Even if Marquis of Nanyan and Noble Consort Si Xian 508 00:34:33,590 --> 00:34:34,820 feigned illness and did not attend the banquet, 509 00:34:35,550 --> 00:34:36,860 you shouldn't just badmouth them 510 00:34:37,590 --> 00:34:39,130 by saying that they are outsiders. 511 00:34:39,720 --> 00:34:42,650 That's not what I mean! Your Majesty, please spare me! 512 00:34:43,110 --> 00:34:44,530 Your Majesty, please spare me! 513 00:34:46,280 --> 00:34:47,650 Your Majesty, please spare me! 514 00:34:48,400 --> 00:34:49,970 The Empress Dowager has arrived! 515 00:34:57,550 --> 00:34:59,220 Greetings, Your Majesty. 516 00:35:00,920 --> 00:35:02,130 You're already an adult. 517 00:35:03,190 --> 00:35:05,300 Are you sure you want to throw another childish tantrum? 518 00:35:13,660 --> 00:35:15,900 [Empress Dowager] 519 00:35:16,280 --> 00:35:17,900 The Sima Clan has already been vanquished. 520 00:35:18,550 --> 00:35:20,010 There's no way their souls still exist. 521 00:35:21,360 --> 00:35:23,090 I suppose only her appearance resembles her. 522 00:35:24,590 --> 00:35:26,340 I suppose this can be seen as an act to make up 523 00:35:27,360 --> 00:35:29,650 for Sima Jiao's regret in his past lifetime for not receiving any motherly love. 524 00:35:33,960 --> 00:35:36,220 This must be Madam Yan, whom His Majesty appointed not long ago. 525 00:35:40,150 --> 00:35:42,010 Why are you staring at me like that? 526 00:35:45,920 --> 00:35:46,530 Indeed. 527 00:35:47,990 --> 00:35:50,570 Your Majesty, when I saw your graceful 528 00:35:50,920 --> 00:35:51,700 and extraordinary presence, 529 00:35:51,990 --> 00:35:53,010 you reminded me 530 00:35:53,030 --> 00:35:54,900 of the goddess in the temple back at my hometown. 531 00:35:56,150 --> 00:35:56,900 Please pardon me. 532 00:35:59,070 --> 00:36:00,090 You do have a sweet tongue. 533 00:36:01,280 --> 00:36:02,820 No wonder His Majesty fell for you. 534 00:36:06,440 --> 00:36:08,610 I want to know 535 00:36:08,630 --> 00:36:11,650 where the goddess you mentioned is enshrined. 536 00:36:13,280 --> 00:36:14,970 I wish to visit her one day. 537 00:36:16,110 --> 00:36:17,490 Everyone, take your seats. 538 00:36:19,550 --> 00:36:20,900 Thank you, Your Majesty. 539 00:36:30,800 --> 00:36:31,900 I don't know 540 00:36:33,760 --> 00:36:35,130 where your hometown is. 541 00:36:37,550 --> 00:36:39,050 My hometown is in Shu. 542 00:36:41,280 --> 00:36:42,860 If so, why did you head to Liyang County? 543 00:36:47,280 --> 00:36:49,940 Madam, you have to answer Her Majesty's questions. 544 00:36:53,360 --> 00:36:55,820 My mother and I have raised silkworms to make a living since young. 545 00:36:56,510 --> 00:36:57,780 There was a severe drought last year. 546 00:36:58,990 --> 00:37:00,380 My mother became depressed and ill. 547 00:37:02,920 --> 00:37:04,450 In the end, she passed away from her illness. 548 00:37:05,920 --> 00:37:09,050 So I had no choice but to take along the neighbor's daughter 549 00:37:09,960 --> 00:37:10,940 and make a living together. 550 00:37:13,920 --> 00:37:15,740 We only managed to settle down in Liyang County. 551 00:37:18,280 --> 00:37:19,300 I see. 552 00:37:19,880 --> 00:37:21,340 Such a poor girl. 553 00:37:24,360 --> 00:37:26,220 Since you've joined the palace, 554 00:37:27,110 --> 00:37:28,860 you just need to serve His Majesty well. 555 00:37:30,030 --> 00:37:31,300 We won't let you suffer again. 556 00:37:31,920 --> 00:37:32,490 Yes, Your Majesty. 557 00:37:43,670 --> 00:37:45,940 Your Majesty, since this is a fine occasion, 558 00:37:46,320 --> 00:37:48,170 [Beauty Tong] let me offer you a toast. 559 00:37:54,190 --> 00:37:57,170 I suppose there's no escaping poisoned wine in the palace, huh? 560 00:38:04,320 --> 00:38:05,610 Now, it has turned into fine liquor. 561 00:38:06,240 --> 00:38:09,220 Sima Jiao, you're lucky to have a gem like me around. 562 00:38:09,800 --> 00:38:10,650 You should be grateful. 563 00:38:22,960 --> 00:38:24,300 Demonic energy? Sima Jiao! 564 00:38:31,440 --> 00:38:32,300 It's You Yan. 565 00:38:32,720 --> 00:38:33,450 Arrest her. 566 00:38:33,590 --> 00:38:34,220 Yes, Your Majesty. 567 00:38:36,510 --> 00:38:38,050 Why did she do that? 568 00:38:38,550 --> 00:38:39,590 Why did she do that? 569 00:38:39,590 --> 00:38:40,860 Why did she try to assassinate him out of nowhere? 570 00:38:42,880 --> 00:38:43,610 Are you okay? 571 00:38:51,360 --> 00:38:54,220 Your Majesty, this is the Poria chicken soup you love the most. 572 00:38:54,670 --> 00:38:56,420 Her Majesty made it herself. 573 00:38:56,550 --> 00:38:57,900 It took her several hours to prepare it. 574 00:38:59,510 --> 00:39:00,380 All of you may leave. 575 00:39:00,760 --> 00:39:01,300 Yes, Your Majesty. 576 00:39:02,670 --> 00:39:03,490 Thank you, Mother. 577 00:39:05,030 --> 00:39:05,940 I was negligent in my duty. 578 00:39:06,190 --> 00:39:07,170 Sorry for the scare. 579 00:39:09,920 --> 00:39:10,900 It's not your fault. 580 00:39:11,670 --> 00:39:13,740 You didn't even touch your chopsticks 581 00:39:14,440 --> 00:39:15,700 during the palace banquet. 582 00:39:18,150 --> 00:39:19,490 But that Madam Yan? 583 00:39:20,510 --> 00:39:21,780 She had a great appetite. 584 00:39:25,590 --> 00:39:27,090 She never gets upset 585 00:39:28,280 --> 00:39:29,490 as long as there's good food. 586 00:39:33,280 --> 00:39:35,380 Do not dwell on the endless matters beyond this life. 587 00:39:35,920 --> 00:39:39,090 For now, let us savor the current life. 588 00:39:40,510 --> 00:39:41,780 She's an intelligent woman. 589 00:39:42,280 --> 00:39:43,490 I was perplexed at the start. 590 00:39:44,320 --> 00:39:45,610 Before, no matter how I tried to slip someone into your arms, 591 00:39:45,630 --> 00:39:47,010 you just wouldn't accept them. 592 00:39:47,280 --> 00:39:49,940 But now, you actually brought a woman back of your own accord. 593 00:39:51,360 --> 00:39:54,450 After seeing her today, I can tell that she's truly remarkable. 594 00:39:59,440 --> 00:40:00,570 She's indeed different from the rest. 595 00:40:05,720 --> 00:40:07,220 If you truly fancy her, 596 00:40:08,630 --> 00:40:09,650 why don't you appoint her as the empress? 597 00:40:14,240 --> 00:40:15,260 I don't fancy her. 598 00:40:16,760 --> 00:40:18,090 You're my son. 599 00:40:19,320 --> 00:40:20,970 Do you think I can't tell the relationship 600 00:40:21,240 --> 00:40:22,420 between you two? 601 00:40:22,440 --> 00:40:23,090 Mother. 602 00:40:28,590 --> 00:40:29,490 According to ancestral rites, 603 00:40:30,470 --> 00:40:33,010 one must appoint an empress before performing the worship ritual. 604 00:40:34,360 --> 00:40:37,220 You have to appoint an empress as soon as possible. 605 00:40:38,240 --> 00:40:40,570 I saw how she conducted herself today. 606 00:40:41,800 --> 00:40:44,010 She can definitely handle the imperial harem without an issue. 607 00:40:46,190 --> 00:40:49,360 What's wrong? Are you worried about her? 608 00:40:51,800 --> 00:40:54,340 I once suspected that she was on Marquis of Nanyan's side. 609 00:40:55,440 --> 00:40:56,940 But she risked her life to rescue me on numerous occasions. 610 00:40:58,030 --> 00:40:59,530 She should be unrelated to Marquis of Nanyan. 611 00:40:59,840 --> 00:41:00,820 It's just that there remains 612 00:41:03,110 --> 00:41:04,450 an unsolved mystery about her. 613 00:41:08,110 --> 00:41:09,050 What unsolved mystery? 614 00:41:11,190 --> 00:41:12,340 Actually, she has been 615 00:41:15,760 --> 00:41:17,380 appearing in my dreams often since young. 616 00:41:18,670 --> 00:41:19,970 Is that actually true? 617 00:41:23,510 --> 00:41:25,220 If so, I'm sure Heaven 618 00:41:26,590 --> 00:41:29,940 has led you two together. 619 00:41:35,280 --> 00:41:36,700 I've never believed in the existence of Heaven. 620 00:41:43,960 --> 00:41:45,700 Given the current circumstances, 621 00:41:46,280 --> 00:41:48,940 I understand why you're being cautious. 622 00:41:50,240 --> 00:41:51,380 But in my opinion, 623 00:41:54,030 --> 00:41:55,050 sometimes, 624 00:41:56,590 --> 00:41:58,740 you have to open your heart and feel everything around you. 625 00:42:28,240 --> 00:42:28,970 Kill him! 626 00:42:29,240 --> 00:42:30,170 I do not kill. 627 00:42:30,550 --> 00:42:32,650 If he doesn't die, you'll die instead! 628 00:42:32,990 --> 00:42:35,220 Even more people will die in the days to come! 629 00:42:35,550 --> 00:42:36,700 Pull out the sword. 630 00:42:51,400 --> 00:42:53,300 Do you remember what I taught you? 631 00:42:55,510 --> 00:42:56,220 Do it. 632 00:42:57,550 --> 00:42:59,090 Why must you force me to do this? 633 00:43:03,550 --> 00:43:06,380 Boss, why are you trying to scam me here? 634 00:43:12,550 --> 00:43:13,130 No. 635 00:43:26,990 --> 00:43:28,050 I dreamt about her again. 636 00:43:30,900 --> 00:43:33,180 [Ziquan Palace] 637 00:43:40,840 --> 00:43:42,010 Greetings, Your Majesty. 638 00:43:43,670 --> 00:43:44,900 Dear, how's your wound? 639 00:43:47,280 --> 00:43:49,490 The imperial physician already examined me. I'm fine. 640 00:43:52,990 --> 00:43:56,010 Why hasn't the wound healed as quickly this time, 641 00:43:56,990 --> 00:43:58,130 unlike before? 642 00:44:00,360 --> 00:44:01,900 Fairies aren't omnipotent, you know? 643 00:44:05,150 --> 00:44:06,650 In tales of the supernatural, 644 00:44:07,960 --> 00:44:09,450 fairies always love all living beings. 645 00:44:11,720 --> 00:44:14,490 But you're only devoted to me. 646 00:44:16,960 --> 00:44:18,010 You're devoted to one individual. 647 00:44:24,150 --> 00:44:25,260 Who exactly are you? 648 00:44:26,800 --> 00:44:27,780 What's your goal? 649 00:45:02,020 --> 00:45:03,820 ♪Autumn winds sigh♪ 650 00:45:03,900 --> 00:45:05,620 ♪Moon and stars dapple the sky♪ 651 00:45:05,820 --> 00:45:09,220 ♪Brushing the loneliness of bygone days♪ 652 00:45:09,860 --> 00:45:11,580 ♪Candlelight flickers low♪ 653 00:45:11,820 --> 00:45:13,780 ♪Shadows sway♪ 654 00:45:14,060 --> 00:45:17,220 ♪Shimmering in the night♪ 655 00:45:17,820 --> 00:45:19,500 ♪With a brush I draw♪ 656 00:45:19,900 --> 00:45:21,700 ♪The color of light♪ 657 00:45:21,860 --> 00:45:25,380 ♪To warm your frozen soul♪ 658 00:45:25,860 --> 00:45:27,580 ♪Memories anchor here♪ 659 00:45:27,700 --> 00:45:29,700 ♪Longing is engraved♪ 660 00:45:30,060 --> 00:45:32,780 ♪Yet cannot be touched♪ 661 00:45:33,260 --> 00:45:35,420 ♪Following♪ 662 00:45:35,780 --> 00:45:37,820 ♪The veins of gravel♪ 663 00:45:38,180 --> 00:45:40,860 ♪I turn into spirit fire♪ 664 00:45:41,900 --> 00:45:43,340 ♪Burning away♪ 665 00:45:43,780 --> 00:45:49,140 ♪All these karmic ties♪ 666 00:45:49,860 --> 00:45:51,580 ♪To save you♪ 667 00:45:52,060 --> 00:45:53,620 ♪To save me♪ 668 00:45:54,100 --> 00:45:57,020 ♪To cross over all suffering, I'll break through♪ 669 00:45:57,980 --> 00:45:59,740 ♪The laws of heaven♪ 670 00:46:00,220 --> 00:46:01,700 ♪The vortex of reincarnation♪ 671 00:46:02,020 --> 00:46:05,580 ♪What of life and death?♪ 672 00:46:06,180 --> 00:46:07,740 ♪To save you♪ 673 00:46:07,980 --> 00:46:09,780 ♪To save me♪ 674 00:46:09,940 --> 00:46:13,220 ♪To redeem all beings, I'll let pass♪ 675 00:46:13,820 --> 00:46:15,700 ♪Right and wrong♪ 676 00:46:15,860 --> 00:46:17,620 ♪Rumors and tales♪ 677 00:46:17,940 --> 00:46:21,260 ♪To seize fate♪ 678 00:46:21,860 --> 00:46:24,460 ♪With my own hands♪ 679 00:46:26,020 --> 00:46:27,700 ♪For you♪ 680 00:46:28,060 --> 00:46:29,700 ♪For me♪ 681 00:46:30,220 --> 00:46:33,100 ♪For the healing of wounds♪ 682 00:46:33,780 --> 00:46:35,620 ♪I'll stir the murky seas♪ 683 00:46:35,900 --> 00:46:37,620 ♪And strive against the heavens♪ 684 00:46:38,220 --> 00:46:41,220 ♪To protect the vastness♪ 685 00:46:41,780 --> 00:46:43,180 ♪For you♪ 686 00:46:43,860 --> 00:46:45,380 ♪For me♪ 687 00:46:45,740 --> 00:46:48,780 ♪For the light of dawn♪ 688 00:46:49,580 --> 00:46:51,220 ♪I'll face promises♪ 689 00:46:51,660 --> 00:46:53,260 ♪Like a moth to a flame♪ 690 00:46:53,940 --> 00:46:56,860 ♪And use my body to shine♪ 691 00:47:01,100 --> 00:47:04,940 ♪On even more♪