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[Moonlit Reunion]

[Adapted from Fuhua's novel, Mrs. Mei's Way of Love]

[Episode 23]

I know

the Changxi Mace holds Master's spirit.

You can't bear to part with it.

But it belongs to Changxi Palace,

and you must see the bigger picture.

Senior Changming,

you're rubbing salt in Senior Zhuyu's wound.

I wish to leave the palace

and accept my punishment,

but I'm not abandoning

the palace's mission or my duty as a Celestial Master.

Slaying demons

and eradicating evil remain my purpose.

It's just that now, I need to protect my beloved one.

Shi...

Zhuyu, don't worry.

Master once said

Senior Changming is diligent and upright.

I believe he's the most suitable

to wield the Changxi Mace.

Then,

I'll entrust it to you.

Additionally,

though you've exiled yourself,

you came from Changxi Palace.

Before you leave, you must swear an oath

that once you walk out of the gate,

under no circumstances

will you speak a word of Changxi Palace.

Yes.

I swear

never to disclose anything about Changxi Palace.

Otherwise,

you'll lose your beloved and meet a tragic end.

Otherwise,

I'll lose my beloved

and meet a tragic end.

Congratns on getting what you wanted.

Now that it's settled,

you may leave.

Let me see him out.

That's not necessary.

Shuangjiang,

go back.

I'll escort him.

What if you...

He's no match for you now.

Relax, I'm just kicking him out,

not taking his life.

This horse is yours now.

Hurry back to Chang'an.

Senior Xiaomu, you only care about training and horses.

Why would you give me your favorite horse?

I just want you to leave faster

and never come back.

We were never close as children.

Why did you help me during the White Night Formation?

I don't know why you came to Changxi Palace,

but I came here to cultivate.

A place of cultivation

shouldn't be tainted by schemes that cost lives.

Thank you.

♪The wind chimes sway, hearts astray♪

♪It whispers dreams I can't bear to hear♪

Shi, why are you standing here?

I have something to ask you, Master.

Go ahead.

You gave all my nine senior brothers cultivation names,

but I'm still using my own name.

Senior Luyang said

I'm different from them

because I'm not truly your disciple,

nor a real member of Changxi Palace.

Master, is that true?

Well...

Seems it is true.

Master, why won't you give me a new name?

Shi, don't get me wrong.

I didn't give you a name

because I foresaw

that one day

you would leave Changxi Palace.

Master, don't you want me to stay?

It's just that you don't belong here.

You have

unresolved attachments in your heart,

which lead to unfinished bonds.

All I can do is lend you a hand

and guide you part of the way.

To resolve them,

you must return to where it began.

♪Later, the wind stills, the moon sets♪

No one

is truly free of desires in this world.

Your senior brothers' aspirations lie within Changxi,

but yours

don't belong here.

♪Then my heart stirs, then dawn breaks♪

♪The scenery that follows♪

♪I search for you in the seasons' glow♪

♪Later, the wind stills, the moon sets♪

♪Then, without you♪

♪Long nights lost in dreams♪

♪Then my heart stirs, then dawn breaks♪

♪The scenery that follows♪

♪I search for you in the seasons' glow♪

♪I search for you in the seasons' glow♪

Some matters and people

are finally coming to light.

Mr. Changming,

it really is you.

You've finally came to see me.

Mr. Changming, please help me.

How?

Teach me magic.

I still have my left eye,

my hands,

and my legs.

Mr. Changming,

I can still practice curse magic.

I can do more for you.

You couldn't even handle the last simple task I gave you.

Teaching you now

would be a waste of my time.

I released the ink demon into Chang'an,

just as you asked,

but unexpected complications arose.

I did my best.

I hope you will understand.

What I wanted was to create a panic

about the demonic unrest there,

so that I can

justifiably lead people there.

But

I followed your instructions.

If you hadn't provoked

that guy outside Chang'an,

he would still be obeying my orders

instead of staying behind to watch you.

Pei Jiya,

you ruined my important plans and still have the nerve to come to me?

I...

What a

useless fool!

Mr. Changming!

Please, you can't just discard me like this!

Pei,

you have no one to blame

but yourself.

You couldn't even handle a simple task.

It's only out of mercy that I haven't killed you yet.

You are half-blind,

and your dark magic is broken.

Just get lost.

Don't come back.

No,

Mr. Changming,

you promised to help me grow stronger.

If you won't help me,

I'll go to other Celestial Masters.

And if

I happen to let slip something I shouldn't,

well, you won't be...

Fine.

Since you're so eager to die,

I'll just pretend

I never saved you in the first place.

You're a Celestial Master,

and I've done so much for you.

So what?

Useless idiot.

It's you.

Long time no see, Mr. Pei.

You killed Wu and Zhen.

Those nobodies don't deserve to speak her name.

I had a feeling

you'd come looking for the one who taught you dark magic.

What I didn't expect

was that you'd wait here for days,

and he still wouldn't see you.

Honestly,

it's frustrating even for me.

You planned all this.

What do you want?

Nothing.

Now that I've found the mastermind,

you're useless to me.

So, I'm going to kill you.

Are you really gonna kill me?

Look at you.

This kind of look in your eyes

suits you much better.

No matter how much you pretend,

has your cousin

ever given you a second glance?

No wonder you were so nervous

that day on the Lin'an River.

If you have feelings for her,

just go confront Mei Zhuyu.

I'm no match for you.

Even if you kill me,

you still won't have her.

I'm not killing you

because you love her,

but because you used drugged incense

against her at Ruyi Pavilion.

I won't allow such a despicable person

to appear before her again.

What are you laughing at?

I thought I was pathetic because I'm a weak mortal

who schemed and ended up

with nothing.

But it turns out you're more pathetic than I.

What do you mean?

Even with all your power,

you still can't win my cousin's heart.

You just make excuses

to take out your frustration on a weakling like me.

You're no better than I am.

I may be pathetic,

but you're delusional.

I laugh at myself, and at you.

How dare you compare yourself to me?

My eyesight is poor,

and I have no talents at all.

It's pointless

for me to live because people just mock me.

Whatever.

Deathbed words are sincere.

I have a word of advice for you.

Advice?

What advice?

Don't end up like me.

There's nothing wrong

with fighting to survive.

But if you scheme too much,

greedy for everything,

you'll lose more than you get.

You'll lose your health,

your conscience,

the one you love,

and finally yourself.

You think you've beaten me,

but you're worse off than I am.

Nonsense!

My cousin would never love you

if you are like this.

She'll despise you even more.

Shut up!

If there's a next life,

I hope I'm no longer trapped in a weak body,

free from illness and suffering,

no longer tormented by my own pain.

Jiya, you've been aiming for ages

without tossing a single one.

Just do it already.

I'm still lining it up.

Jiya, it's just a game.

Why so serious?

How about I take the loss this round?

No way.

Arrow tossing is my best skill.

You've only just learned it.

I have to win this.

Fine.

But Jiya, being so competitive

will exhaust you.

Why do you always have to win?

Now that I think about it,

she was right.

Living a simple and ordinary life

isn't so bad.

I'm not like you.

Having her is one thing,

but what I truly want

is for her heart to belong

only to me forever.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

Earlier, Cat Lord said

she wanted the finest goods from Yuzhen Pavilion.

But now, she can't even be bothered to pick.

These are all

the latest and most exquisite here.

Mr. Mei is very late.

It seems Cat

must make a trip to Qu immediately.

I drank quite well today!

Hey, beautiful.

Ms. Wu?

What a coincidence!

I heard

about Mr. Mei running off.

Honestly,

you should've just said yes to me.

I cherish beauties, you know.

I heard Mr. Mei fled before the wedding.

We haven't seen him for like two weeks.

I wonder if he's afraid of Her Ladyship.

She'd have

been better off choosing Mr. Gu.

Well said.

Ms. Wu,

why not rekindle what we had?

Well,

do you want to get kicked again?

Who is it?

Let go! Release me!

My lord.

Wait, that's...

That's Mr. Mei!

Yeah, exactly, that's him.

Everyone,

I'm sorry that I returned late.

You can criticize me all you want,

but I won't allow you to speak ill

of Ms. Wu.

How dare you offend me?

Aren't you afraid...

No.

If you're not okay with this,

go file a complaint with His Majesty

and let the world judge.

All I know is,

a man should

always protect his wife.

Wife?

So they really are getting married.

They seem very close.

Ms. Wu,

I ran into some trouble,

that's why I'm late.

I...

Ms. Wu!

My lord, they...

Are you insane?

I need to talk to you.

[Mei Mansion]

You're back, Mr. Mei.

Wenhua, go buy some groceries.

I've already bought everything.

Sure.

I'll go and buy more.

I won't disturb you two.

I was in a hurry. Hope I didn't hurt you.

I'm sorry I'm late.

Do you have

another girl in Qu?

What?

A trip to Qu shouldn't take many days.

I bet

you must have a lover there.

You went back to settle things with her,

but she wouldn't

let you leave.

You're making things up.

It all makes sense to me.

I swear,

I love no other girl but you.

Really?

Then why are you so late?

I didn't plan well and got delayed a few days.

I'm sorry.

Come with me.

[In memory of my late mother Mei Yuheng and late father Yu Xuanqing]

Is this for memorizing your parents?

When my mother was 16, she fell into a river while traveling.

Fortunately, my father saved her.

Then, they fell in love,

but her family didn't approve.

They thought my father

was just a small-time merchant.

I've

heard some of this from Si.

Later, they eloped,

ended up here,

and had me.

The three of us

lived a simple life.

But 18 years ago,

my parents died

in the Great Fire.

The Mei family sent me to Qu.

But I suffered from hunger in summer

and shivered from the cold in winter.

Even after my master took me in

and showed me the splendor of Chang'an,

I still felt no desire for anything

in this world.

Mei Zhuyu.

I once believed

I would always remain detached from this world

until I met you.

You pulled me in.

You're really nice.

What's nice about me?

You're the bravest,

strongest,

most extraordinary woman I've ever met.

You even surpass

many men I've known.

I think I may not

be worthy of you.

I'm indifferent,

and people don't like me.

But now that I'm lucky to have you,

let my parents bear witness.

I sincerely ask for your hand.

I vow to spend my life with you and to grow old together.

Wu Zhen,

will you marry me?

♪A sigh for mortal dust♪

♪As blossoms burn to dusk♪

♪Memories tint the heart♪

But Their Majesties approved our marriage.

Why are you still asking?

Because your wish

♪Candle shadows carve through grief♪

is far more important than the imperial decree.

♪Seasons turn in silent thief♪

♪Night rain murmurs, faint and slow♪

♪Tears fall quiet, lost below♪

You're all alone

with no family,

and I'm just

a reckless troublemaker

who does as she pleases.

We're both so exceptional.

Aren't we just meant to be?

♪You're the longing that defies the end of days♪

♪If the tale could turn anew, and reshape the skies♪

♪I would spend my life on you, in patient sacrifice♪

From now on,

with me here,

you can keep living freely,

unrestrained and unruly.

You can

do whatever you want.

♪Memory walks beside me, ever close, forever clear♪

You remain free.

♪A will that never falters♪

Maybe

you just want to take things day by day,

♪Fading beneath time's quiet hush♪

but I can't.

You started this.

You made me crave for more

and long for worldly joys.

Even if one day

you lose interest,

get bored,

or

are tired of me,

you can't just leave me.

Otherwise...

Otherwise what?

Life's too short.

I'm not letting you go.

♪If the tale could turn anew, and reshape the skies♪

♪I would spend my life on you, in patient sacrifice♪

♪Let fate rise through the storm, as love begins again♪

♪Never could I forget♪

♪When oaths dissolve into oceans, drifting through the years♪

♪Memory walks beside me, ever close, forever clear♪

♪A will that never falters♪

♪Fading beneath time's quiet hush♪

[Taiji Gate]

My cousin and Ms. Wu are getting closer.

Yeah.

He's such a good man.

Hope she won't scare him off.

If things go well,

Your Majesty will soon be an aunt,

and I'll be one, too.

They should have at least two kids.

If it's a boy,

he'll inherit your family's elegance.

If it's a girl,

she'll get my family's bravery.

But they say girls take after their fathers,

boys after their mothers.

What if they have several little boys

all with Zhen's personality?

So, you called us here

just to talk about this?

Having children is a big deal.

Zhen, you're getting married.

You can't keep being so willful.

Well,

stop talking about kids.

We should talk about

giving them a bigger estate.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, you should prioritize state affairs.

My father and sister have everything.

Without merit, you can't gift them an estate.

Fine, fine.

You're all so hard to please.

But

Mr. Mei does deserve a better mansion.

Mr. Mei, do you mind

if you move into the Duke's Mansion?

People might gossip about a man who lives

in his wife's house.

It's fine.

I'm okay with wherever she wants.

I don't care what others say.

I care.

It's just the two of us.

Why do we need a huge house?

And deal with gossip because of it?

I like your place just fine.

She's the hardest to please.

Ms. Wu has lived a carefree life

since childhood.

Zhuyu, you must be patient with her.

No.

She's perfect.

Let's just

choose an auspicious date soon

and hold the wedding.

We mustn't keep these two lovebirds waiting.

Mr. Mei,

why don't you

join me for a walk in the imperial garden?

Go on.

Aren't you going with them?

I'd better not.

He's gonna be fine.

Do you know why I asked you to come out?

I assume Your Majesty is concerned about Ms Wu.

Mr. Mei,

Zhen

has truly

cheated death once.

Your Majesty, you mean 18 years ago?

Look, a butterfly!

Over there!

There's a sugar painting stall!

I want one!

Okay, take a look.

Sir, one sugar figure, please.

Sure, pick one.

Run!

Fire out of nowhere?

Why is there fire in winter?

Ms. Wu!

Ms. Wu!

Ms. Wu!

Ms. Wu!

Father!

Sister!

Yes.

She was sickly as a child.

On that New Year's Eve 18 years ago,

she narrowly escaped death.

By heaven's mercy,

she recovered her health.

Though she grew stronger,

her personality changed completely.

People call her spoiled and stubborn,

but to me,

it seems she's hiding something

that even my father and I can't see through.

You think she has unresolved pain?

I don't know.

All these years,

I've seen her come home late at night,

often worried,

sometimes even injured.

But she's never

said a word about any of it.

I know I've been strict with her,

but it was only to make sure

she lives a good life.

Your Majesty,

we love each other deeply.

I don't think she's the spoiled noble lady

everyone makes her out to be.

She is kind-hearted,

clever, brave,

and the most lively girl I've ever met.

Being with her is my greatest fortune.

That's good.

Since marrying you makes her happy,

my father and I can rest easy.

My mother passed away early,

and my father

is a bit childish.

The palace is filled with secrets,

and as the Empress, my actions

must always remain discreet.

Mr. Mei,

she's my only sister.

From now on,

I entrust her to you.

I hope

you can ease her worries

and that all her years to come

will be peaceful and joyful.

I will never fail her, in life or death.

It's getting late.

Go see Zhen.

Yes.

Father,

you can be reassured now.

[Duke of Wu's Mansion]

What's this?

Food?

It's a betrothal goose.

Good! Good!

Mr. Ying, I'm glad you still remember me.

I used to serve you,

and thinking back,

I shouldn't have defied your wishes.

I promise to help you get a soul-return pill,

revive your body,

and restore your former glory.

How's it going?

In one hour,

when the demon fire burns out, Chang'an will be rebuilt.

The human and demon worlds will merge into one.

The mortal world will be reshaped.

You shall reign again.

I will destroy Chang'an.

You can rule the world, and I don't care.

I only want her.

Zhen,

I only want you.

And those around you

are unnecessary.

How filthy!

Long time no see, Elder Hui.

Don't be afraid.

I'm here to propose a partnership.

The Bai Sect has always been incompetent.

Getting your demon core

is effortless.

So,

tired of being just an ordinary rat?

Are you ready to work for me?

Mr. Shu.

♪A sigh for mortal dust♪

♪As blossoms burn to dusk♪

♪Memories tint the heart♪

♪Carved in silence, fading unseen♪

♪Candle shadows carve through grief♪

♪Seasons turn in silent thief♪

♪Night rain murmurs, faint and slow♪

♪Tears fall quiet, lost below♪

♪I drift away with scattered stars♪

♪Glancing back at time's worn scars♪

♪You're the longing that defies the end of days♪

♪If the tale could turn anew, and reshape the skies♪

♪I would spend my life on you, in patient sacrifice♪

♪Let fate rise through the storm, as love begins again♪

♪Never could I forget♪

♪When oaths dissolve into oceans, drifting through the years♪

♪Memory walks beside me, ever close, forever clear♪

♪A will that never falters♪

♪Fading beneath time's quiet hush♪

♪If the tale could turn anew, and reshape the skies♪

♪I would spend my life on you, in patient sacrifice♪

♪Let fate rise through the storm, as love begins again♪

♪Never could I forget♪

♪When oaths dissolve into oceans, drifting through the years♪

♪Memory walks beside me, ever close, forever clear♪

♪A will that never falters♪

♪Fading beneath time's quiet hush♪