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[Moonlit Reunion]

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

[Episode 30]

We're finally out.

Yeah.

Feels like last night was all a dream.

Good thing we woke up.

Chang'an

is still Chang'an.

Let's go.

Shu.

Zhen, you're awake.

Did you know all along

that Mei Zhuyu was connected to Changxi Palace?

Yes.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Because you said...

I'll handle it myself.

Whether it's good or bad, I have to earn it myself.

You've always preferred to earn things on your own.

I know.

If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes,

you'd never have

given up on Mei Zhuyu.

But Zhen,

I really never expected

it would end like this.

I never thought that core

would be inside you.

Shu.

Why do you seem like a stranger to me now?

You're still awake?

You sat

like this all night?

How is Ms. Liu, really?

I asked Ling Xiao early this morning.

The Demon Market nearly faced a disaster.

Both Cat Lord and Snake Lord were injured.

But thankfully, it's nothing serious. They'll pull through.

Don't worry.

A disaster. And she was injured.

How can I not worry?

I said it's nothing serious.

Nothing serious.

Do you only hear half of what I say?

But you mentioned life and death.

It can't be simple.

If I find out

who caused her so much trouble,

I'll beat them up.

You know this person.

You're acquainted with them.

Who?

That cousin of yours

who's much better-looking than you.

Zhuyu?

They were out all night?

Perhaps Ms. Wu got carried away

and took Mr. Mei out for some fun.

Whenever he stayed out all night before,

he'd always let me know.

Now it's like

I don't exist to him.

Even if he wants to,

he can't focus on you anymore.

I...

It's only right that he devotes himself to Ms. Wu.

But I'm still

the second most important person in this household.

No.

Third.

Fourth?

Don't tell me fifth?

If they planned to celebrate his birthday out,

why did Ms. Wu go to all the trouble

preparing at home?

What did she prepare?

- My Lord? - Mr. Mei?

Mr. Mei,

didn't Ms. Wu return with you?

My Lord, the food's gone cold.

Her Ladyship must be back.

Zhuyu.

Zhuyu.

How could you

keep something this big from me?

So everyone has secrets

except me.

You knew about the Demon Market long ago

and didn't tell me, did you?

I... I'm older than you.

It's only natural I'd be a step ahead.

Besides...

This is between you and Zhen.

How could I interfere?

You really went into that Demon Market?

What did you go there for?

Don't you have your informants?

Why ask me?

He isn't very reliable.

Only gave me a rough idea.

And what is it?

He's Mr. Ling under Ms. Liu.

He said you barged into the Demon Market

and called you

heartless.

What are you really here for?

Zhuyu,

didn't you enter the Demon Market once before?

Can you get in again?

Why?

I am

really worried about Ms. Liu.

I've transferred some demonic power to you.

You should feel better for now.

Thank you.

I should be thanking you.

With your mortal body,

being a half-demon is hard enough,

yet you sealed it within yourself for eighteen whole years.

If not for this,

I'd never have known

that such a secret

lay hidden inside me.

The former Cat Lord said

there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Everything comes at a cost.

I thought it meant the duties of being a Cat Lord.

I never imagined

it was this.

Zhuyu,

Hey, when are you planning to go to the Demon Market with me?

Aren't you well-connected?

Why not ask someone else?

Like Ling Xiao or Huzhu?

You think I didn't try?

If any of them had agreed,

I wouldn't be here asking you.

But

after asking around,

I finally understood.

None of them get me.

Zhuyu,

only you and I are in the same boat.

Si,

I really can't take you into the Demon Market.

It's fine.

I'm patient.

Let's see who can last longer.

Why are you still here?

I'm here to take Zhen back to rest.

She's staying with me tonight.

Why?

You know to keep your distance when I'm disheveled.

Don't you know why I'd let Cat

stay with me?

I'll be staying with her in the Demon Market these next few days.

You focus on your duties.

Oh no.

What did I drink?

The aftereffect is hitting hard.

[Chang'an]

Zhuyu.

Good thing I made it in time to see you off.

That's a strong smell of alcohol.

If you're busy,

you didn't have to trouble yourself.

It's not like we'll never see each other again.

ust come back when you have time.

Absolutely.

I summoned the Changxi Mace out of desperation earlier.

But I'm not truly part of Changxi Palace.

It wouldn't be right for me

to keep it.

With the position of sect leader now vacant,

Senior Xiaomu, I believe you are the most fitting

to keep it.

Since Master left it to you,

it is yours.

Earlier, it was only because Changming practiced dark arts

that the Changxi Mace refused to acknowledge him.

Senior Xiaomu, your heart is pure.

The Changxi Mace will recognize you.

And, I haven't yet thanked you

for your help

with the White Night Formation.

White Night Formation?

What does that have to do with Senior Xiaomu?

They can't come for a third time!

Senior Zhuyu can't take it again!

Yes. Once or twice is enough.

There shouldn't be a third time.

That night, though I saw someone approach,

I didn't know who he was

or how much he interfered,

so I couldn't stop him in time.

If not for your connection with the Changxi Mace,

it could have been a disaster.

Then you sent me down the mountain,

It seemed harsh,

but you escorted me all the way

and even gave me a fine horse.

Senior Xiaomu, thank you.

Not just me.

There's also it.

The Changxi Mace was given to you by Master.

It will naturally protect you.

With the Changxi Mace by your side,

we can feel a bit more at ease.

But Changxi Palace...

Master said

the duty of a Celestial Master

should not be bound by a single mace.

Though Chang'an's Demon Market isn't what Changming claimed,

it is still a place of strange beings.

You remain in Chang'an

and serve in Xuanjian Division.

You will inevitably encounter demons again.

Hope you wield the Changxi Mace

to fulfill your duty as a Celestial Master.

Yes.

I'm actually

a bit reluctant to leave.

Forget it.

Master said everything has its own fate.

If fate allows,

we may meet again.

Yes.

Everything has its own fate.

What's wrong, Zhuyu?

No...

Nothing.

Ms. Huzhu, what are you doing here?

I've been waiting since early morning.

You're all quite slow.

May I ask what brings you here?

Ms. Wu sent me to see you off.

You're too kind.

She said that only after seeing you guys

leave Chang'an

can we rest easy.

She also asked me

to assure you

that since the core is with her,

she will never allow it to cause chaos in the world again,

no matter the cost.

It's a long journey.

take care, everyone.

Safe travels.

Thank you for your trouble.

Senior brothers, wait for me.

Why are you back?

Isn't this

your favorite pancake from the East Market vendor?

The place was crowded.

I waited in line all morning. That's why I'm late.

What are you doing?

Isn't this your provisions?

I meant to save it for the journey.

But you came early.

You probably haven't had breakfast.

Have this on your way back.

- It's getting late. - It's getting late.

♪A sigh for mortal dust♪

Yes.

♪As blossoms burn to dusk♪

Then

we'll be leaving.

♪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♪

Shuangjiang.

You're not having second thoughts, are you?

♪I drift away with scattered stars♪

What thoughts?

♪Glancing back at time's worn scars♪

Don't you want to be a hero anymore?

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

I only want to be a hero!

Let's 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♪

Hey, you demon!

Come out and face your doom!

♪A will that never falters♪

What are you doing?

♪Fading beneath time's quiet hush♪

Just testing the waters.

This place is rundown, Ms. Huzhu.

Ms. Huzhu, watch out!

♪Candle shadows carve through grief♪

♪Seasons turn in silent thief♪

Thank you.

♪Night rain murmurs, faint and slow♪

♪Tears fall quiet, lost below♪

Ms. Huzhu, are you alright?

♪I drift away with scattered stars♪

Ms. Huzhu, you helped me once.

I should repay you generously.

But I'm a cultivator,

not a great one, maybe,

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

but my heart is set on cultivation.

Yet,

for your sake,

- I... - Wait.

That look...

Are you thinking about pledging yourself to me in return?

You don't have to repay my favor.

Just focus on your cultivation,

and I'll focus on making money.

Let's just stay out of each other's way.

We've only met twice,

yet you've been so kind to me.

I've made up my mind.

From now on,

you're my dearest friend.

Whatever

you need from me in the future,

just say the word. I won't hesitate.

No need to be so formal.

[Become rich]

Master Shuangjiang.

Do you have any wishes?

Slay and eliminate demons!

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

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

I left the city in a hurry without preparation.

All I have is this pancake.

♪Never could I forget♪

Here, take it.

♪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♪

Si, what are you doing?

Praying for Ms. Liu's safety, of course.

Why are you bowing to me for her safety?

You hunt demons.

I'm wishing you'd stop bothering her.

Zhuyu,

if you piss me off enough to kill me,

I'll go down there

and have a nice long chat with your parents.

Don't bother.

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

Say it right here.

Same thing.

Lately, I've been wondering

if I was wrong from the start.

I should have listened to you.

Some life experiences

are better left unexperienced.

But I also said

I know

how joyful love can be.

If your yearn for it,

you pursue it.

If your paths diverge,

you just go your separate way.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Cat,

since you've made your choice, I just hope

you won't regret it.

I say we go into the Demon Market.

You get to see Zhen,

and I can meet Ms. Liu.

What do you call that?

A win-win situation.

I thought you'd given up

since you haven't been

chasing after Ms. Liu lately.

How could I be like you?

I didn't want to disturb her.

I just wanted to

watch over her from afar.

But now,

thanks to you,

I can't see her

or watch over her.

What's in that fancy box?

A birthday gift from my father-in-law.

From Mr. Wu?

They look nice.

One of you and one of Zhen?

But they don't really look like you guys.

You're not that cute,

and Zhen isn't that gentle.

More like me and Ms. Liu.

I really miss Ms. Liu.

Why is it you?

Mr. Mei?

Zhen?

Snake.

Zhen... Zhen.

Si?

Ms. Liu, so it's you.

So

it was Mei Si

who used these to swap bodies with me?

They were from Duke of Wu.

I had no idea something like this would happen.

Zhen,

I really didn't expect this.

I just made a wish to the moon.

How did it actually work?

I really entered the Demon Market

and saw Ms. Liu.

But this isn't what I meant!

Stop crying now.

Stop crying!

I don't think

this is about wishing to the moon.

What else did you do before coming here?

I didn't do anything.

There were two wooden dolls.

I played with them for a bit.

- And then... - Wooden dolls?

Is there something off about them?

Can we switch back then?

Not sure.

We need to check those dolls first.

Then let's go.

To your place.

My place?

Yeah.

Your unreliable father sent those wooden dolls.

They're at your and Zhuyu's house. Let's go.

Greetings, lords.

Play your parts well. Don't let anyone notice anything's off.

Alright.

Wait, how am I supposed to act?

Be smart.

Cat Lord.

Snake Lord.

Snake Lord, what's...?

She's sick.

Sick.

Sick?

Ms. Liu,

is she doing alright?

Nothing serious for now.

You don't have to worry.

Ms. Liu!

Ms. Liu!

Ms. Liu!

Ms. Liu.

Mei Si,

could you not make that expression

with my face?

Come with me.

What for?

To switch our bodies back.

Alright.

Ms. Liu, it's these two.

So can we switch back now?

How do we do it?

You're so noisy.

Mei Zhuyu.

You're back.

Hungry? Have something to eat.

We...

There's also Apricot Yellow.

You prepared it on the night of my birthday.

There's still some left.

You don't have to do this.

You came to see me in your demon form,

unafraid of being discovered.

I know what you're about to say.

Dear.

I'm sorry.

I let you down

that night.

The moonlight is beautiful.

I thought you might

enjoy drinking under the moon.

At first, when you came to me,

you liked to drink here.

Back then, I was always troubled by how to handle

your persistence.

Now, after seasons have passed,

it's me who wants to pester you.

Come on.

Let's get a divorce.

I said,

let's get a divorce.

Maybe you don't care

if others know you're a disciple of Changxi Palace.

But I'm different.

Young Lord,

for the sake of our time as husband and wife,

please keep my secret.

If the people in Chang'an learn of the Demon Market's existence,

it will cause chaos.

Since returning from Qu,

I am no longer a disciple of Changxi Palace

We'll no longer be bound by the palace rules.

Nor will we be constrained by our positions.

Whether you are or not,

from now on,

it has nothing to do with me.

The misunderstanding from eighteen years ago

has been cleared up.

The Demon Market and Changxi Palace have ceased hostilities.

Why can't we go back to how we were?

Because I can't forget.

The moment you opened the barrier,

you'd already made your choice.

I can't forget the times

we battled each other.

Even if we stop fighting,

we're still on different paths and can't be together.

Do you really know what choice I've made?

- I've always... - Mei Zhuyu.

You should know

our relationship has run its course.

Blame me all you want.

Just don't leave me.

I said

I wouldn't let go.

Now, when I look at you,

all I can think of is that night.

All I can recall

is that because of me, the one who killed your parents

still exists in this world.

If you don't kill me,

you'll have to face your enemy

day and night,

and live with it.

If one day you stop loving me and seek revenge,

♪Blossoms drift, and the world grows pale♪

I'll pay with my life for the affection

we share today.

♪Memory brews a bitter tale♪

Young Lord,

there's too much uncertainty ahead for us.

We might as well let each other go now.

♪Without you, all fades into nothing♪

You're usually so open-minded.

Why are you being so stubborn now?

♪The deepest pain is parting's gleam♪

Am I being stubborn,

or are you being dishonest with your words?

♪A lifetime vowed to share with you♪

♪Yet still beyond my reach, it flew♪

Mr. Mei, you have a bright future ahead.

There are many noble ladies who admire you.

In the future, you can choose one who truly understands you

and have children with her.

That's a good thing.

And what about you?

I'm a demon.

I can't be entangled with a Celestial Master all the time.

I will

live freely, enjoy myself and play through life.

Say that again.

♪This love I bear, too deep to flee♪

♪I'd give my all just for your peace♪

I'll live freely, enjoy myself

and...

♪Petals drift, then fade from sight♪

♪How is falling for love not right?♪

♪Moonlight chills the breath I keep♪

Demons live long lives!

What's the point of forcing it now?

In the end, we'll just forget each other.

It was a mistake for us to ever be together.

Humans and demons walk different paths.

♪Petals drift, then fade from sight♪

It's impossible for us to grow old together.

♪How is falling for love not right?♪

My Lord,

for the sake of the love we shared,

♪Moonlight chills the breath I keep♪

please let me go.

♪I hold you close, but silence runs deep♪

♪Petals drift, then fade from sight♪

♪How is falling for love not right?♪

♪Your glance flickers, memories bloom♪

♪How can I find you through the gloom?♪

♪What hope survives beyond the doom?♪

[Divorce Paper] [My wife, Wu Zhen]

♪Blossoms drift, and the world grows pale♪

♪Memory brews a bitter tale♪

♪Vows of forever fade in the breeze♪

♪Without you, all fades into nothing♪

♪Past joys and sorrows tangle in dreams♪

♪The deepest pain is parting's gleam♪

♪A lifetime vowed to share with you♪

♪Yet still beyond my reach, it flew♪

♪Petals drift, then fade from sight♪

♪How is falling for love not right?♪

♪Moonlight chills the breath I keep♪

♪I hold you close, but silence runs deep♪

♪Petals drift, then fade from sight♪

♪How is falling for love not right?♪

♪Your glance flickers, memories bloom♪

♪How can I find you through the gloom?♪

♪What hope survives beyond the doom?♪