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Drifting along the green waves,

thousand threads of light rays shining through.

The Carp Spirit in strenuous training for a millenium

she's lonely and peeps into the secular world.

Flowers are blooming, there's a mild breeze,

butterflies fly in pairs.

Why has the study been deserted for so long?

Because there's no scholar in the Jin Family.

The Prime Minister's daughter walks by the pond,

the Carp Spirit could see her reflection.

She imitates her looks and manners,

learning from the beauty.

Wait here.

Chunlan.

What is it, Jin Cai?

This is Mr. Zhang, he wants to see the master.

Mr. Zhang says that

he's our master's son-in-law.

He's our master's son-in-law?

Yes.

I'm his son-in-law.

I have an engagement with Miss Peony.

I'll pass the message inside.

Wait inside.

Our master will meet you here.

Thank you.

This is a big residence,

stay put,

don't walk around.

Yes...

Father-in-law, mother-in-law, lam Zhang Zhen.

Get up.

Yes.

Your parents are dead, there's no fortune left,

I know all that.

Since you came a long way,

please stay here at my residence.

Thank you, father-in-law.

About the engagement...

Father-in-law, I'll obey your instructions.

I was working with your late father back then,

the engagement was made before you were born,

no formal ceremonies were done.

But Prime Minister,

it's about our daughter's marriage,

we must take it seriously.

I know that.

According to the sages,

a gentleman must keep his promise.

I'm not breaking the promise, but...

our son-in-laws have always held official ranks.

Then...

Let's not bring up the marriage for now.

You must study hard day and night here,

we'll talk later when you have made to the top rank.

I'll never forget your teachings, father-in-law.

Very well.

But before that,

don't greet me as your father-in-law.

I understand, Uncle Jin.

Send for Jin Cai.

Yes, master.

Father, mother.

Master, madam.

Peony.

Father.

Meet Mr. Zhang.

Yes.

I'm Zhang Zhen, lady. Pleased to meet you.

Hello, Mr. Zhang.

Peony, go back to your room.

Yes.

Master, Jin Cai is here.

Master.

Jin Cai.

Here.

Go and clean up Green Waves Study,

so that Master Zhang can move in.

Yes.

"Green Waves Study"

Master Zhang,

formerly this was the Prime Minister's Study.

You're very blessed

that you can study in here.

Yes, thank you.

Study hard,

don't fail the Prime Minister's expectations.

Yes, I understand.

A scholar must keep the place clean,

not shabby like your own home.

Look, there are plenty of spider nets,

the whole place is covered with dust.

Clean up the study when you have spare time.

Yes.

I came all the way here...

and find out the fickleness of human nature.

Studying is myiob.

For knowledge, not for the Top Scholar rank.

Look at the green waves in the pond,

the carp is jumping up and down the waves.

Spring is fading away,

flowers are dropping onto the pond.

Spring is over, and summer is here.

The butterflies fly in pairs.

Totally engrossed in studies I've lost track of time

Another day has gone by.

The sun and moon shine on the pond.

You're jumping among the glittering waves.

I'm alone, living away from home.

Unless you're also sad in the water kingdom.

She's been lonely under water,

flowing between waves throughout the seasons.

There's no comparison to the rich human girl,

with a legion of maids serving her in her chamber.

The spoiled Peony Jin,

who's too lazy to put on her shoes.

She gets to taste all the delicacies,

and has long forgotten about the poor scholar.

Autumn is such a sad season,

lonely scholar stands by the pond.

I'm feeding the carp on my own,

I'm lonely and adrift.

Winter has brought a silver coat on the land,

I worry about my future, standing here.

Carp.

I've been here for a year,

still unmarried and not a Top Scholar,

do you have a sad life just like mine?

When will you turn into a dragon (achieve something)

If by any chance you do possess natural mystical powers

please be my matchmaker.

The plum blossoms bloom in the snow.

Winter's gone and spring has arrived.

I'm so lonely here under water for eons now.

I must release my feelings.

Master Zhang is such a kind man, he thinks of me often.

I've known him for a year now,

and I've fallen for him.

Too bad we live in different worlds.

I don't know what to do,

should I go for it or not?

Maybe I'll turn into Peony,

so that I can meet my destiny.

The Carp Spirit disguises itself,

turns into the pretty Peony.

Quietly I walk, making the last adjustments.

I don't want to make the scholar startled.

Gently I push the doors open,

but I'm too shy and hesitant.

The tired scholar is taking a nap,

a lamp shines on him.

Too tired to lift his head and open his eyes.

This is a place to study.

You're asleep, and is dreaming over there.

Hesitant a little, I'm over here

I should head back into the water,

but you've no idea how hard it is to pass time there.

Zhang Zhen...

Mister Zhang.

You are...

Zhang Zhen...

Miss Peony? I'm sorry I didn't welcome you properly.

Zhang Zhen.

Lady, it's late.

You're here on your own,

and there's just the two of us here. In case...

Have you forgotten

about our engagement?

How could I forget that?

But...

Then you've come here

for over a year,

why haven't you brought up the topic of our marriage?

That...

Lad)!-

I've traveled a long way here,

hoping your parents would honor the engagement.

Yet the Jin Family's sons-in-law must be officials.

That's why I've been busy studying here.

Zhang Yu married the daughter of the Sea Dragon King

but I will have no such luck.

Tonight I get to meet you here,

could this be a dream?

Zhang Zhen.

This is real, you're not dreaming.

Thank you for your love and honor.

We think similar.

I understand your intentions,

we've been longing for each other.

I appreciate your sentiment, my lady.

Yet I'm just a poor scholar,

I haven't succeeded in the Imperial exam yet,

I fear that I'll waste your youth.

Zhang Zhen.

Miss Peony.

There's no such thing as wasting my youth.

Please don't mind about your humble background.

I'm willing to follow you,

it's better than vanity.

You're such a pretty lady,

but one should admire more of your sentiments.

I wish I could be your side,

I'll be your most loyal officer forever.

Yet we don't have much time.

My lady.

When could I see you again?

Every night after nine,

I shall meet you in the back garden.

The bells of nine o'clock toll

you can spot the lovers among the flowers.

Time flies by from now on,

when you have good company.

Thank you, my wife.

Time passed by quickly.

It's another night.

Waiting for the bells to tell the time,

so that we can see each other.

The moon shining bright,

she's as lovely as the flowers.

This one is about to bloom,

and this one bends in the wind.

The plum blossoms are at their best,

with flawless white blooms.

Peony, come here and help me to pour some wine.

Yes, father.

Father, mother.

Sit besides us.

Yes, father.

Peony, it's the lantern festival. It's time for

family reunions, drinking & admiring the plum blossoms,

why do you look so sad?

Right, what's bothering you?

Dear husband, don't you understand

your daughter's thoughts?

What's she thinking?

The poor scholar, of course.

If you don't kick him out,

will our daughter be single all her life?

Father.

Prime Minster, what do you think?

Of course I know what she's thinking.

I've made up my mind,

I won't let Peony marry him.

Don't worry, Peony.

It's nine o'clock already?

I'm going out to see the lights,

is the sedan chair ready?

Go and take a look

whether the sedan chair is prepared.

Yes, madam.

Chunlan, Qiuju.

Yes, lady.

Bring my stationery, I am going to write a poem.

Yes, lady.

Rotten maid.

You're getting worse and worse,

remove your hands at once.

Sorry to have scared you.

Who...are you?

Zhang Zhen greets you, my lady.

What? You're Zhang Zhen?

Why are you here in the garden?

Lad)!»

We meet here

every night after nine.

You're angry

because I'm late, right?

Nonsense, who meets up with you here?

You're a thief! Servants!

My lady.

Move away.

Chunlan, Qiuju, there's a thief in the garden,

hurry here!

Thief!

Thief!

Are you alright, lady?

Someone to catch the thief.

Thief.

Thief?

Him?

He's not a thief, my lady.

Then who's he?

Master Zhang.

I don't care,

he's a thief.

What's wrong?

What's going on, Peony?

Mother.

It's you.

Father-i n-law.

How dare you! You rascal.

You're a rogue.

Father-in-law, you've got this wrong.

If not to answer the lady's invitation, I'd never...

Shut up.

You're the son of an official,

that's why I let you move into the study.

How could you do such an improper thing?

And you're ruining her reputation?

My residence

has no place for a bad person like you.

Don't ever mention about the marriage again.

Jin Cai, Jin Fu.

Here.

Kick this animal out!

Yes, Master.

Out! Out!

Wait.

I can walk myself out,

you don't need to worry.

Dear, I take this chance

to clear any accusations of my daughter

being a money worshipper.

Good plan.

Is the sedan chair ready?

Yes, it's all set.

Lady, aren't you going to write a poem?

Not any more.

Chasing him in the wind,

I panic,

moving away the clouds to locate my lover.

There he is, alone, dashing off.

I hate the Jin family for breaking off the engagement.

He got rid of me as if I was his worst enemy.

All talks about destiny is rubbish.

I deceived myself, Peony Jin is a money worshipper,

I've tasted the fickleness of human nature.

The Prime Minister and his daughter are all the same.

He keeps saying that he hates the lady,

what should I do now?

I should just land first,

then I must face him even though I'm a bit ashamed.

Hastily I walk.

Help! Help!

Help!

Who's calling for help?

Help!

What is it, miss?

Zhang Zhen.

Zhang Zhen, I couldn't keep up with you.

Do you know me now?

I thought I was a thief.

I'm a rascal, a rogue.

You are...

the daughter of the rich Prime Minister.

Why do you come after me?

Zhang Zhen...

Zhang Zhen...

Oh, you want the clothes back?

No, no.

Zhang Zhen,

please don't misunderstand.

I'm coming after you,

because I want to go with you.

Have you forgotten about our love for each other?

You took me as a thief in the garden.

You're a money worshipper,

we can't be a couple.

Zhang Zhen.

Lady, please move over, I'm in a hurry.

Or I must be rude.

Zhang Zhen.

If I'd have had a change of mind,

I wouldn't run after you in the night.

If you don't believe me,

I must as well kill myself.

My lady...

Zhang Zhen...l'm already...

You are already...

Sit down first.

I'll never forget your affection.

I'm willing to follow you, my husband.

Picking up the lady with both hands.

Where do we go, now that we can't go back there?

I'm very poor.

For better or for worse.

My home is three hundred miles away.

Our love is strong, I fear not the long path.

I admire you, my dear.

I'm ashamed, in spite of being a man.

Hands in hands, we go forward.

Why have you stopped?

I fear that the Prime Minister will punish us.

Don't worry.

Even if he finds out,

we'd belong gone.

Husband and wife heading forward,

admiring the lights and parade along.

The sounds of drums from all streets and alleys.

All the families are celebrating.

Don't say that last year's lights were great,

this year's lights are glittering.

Lion rolling the ball, bringing brocade to all lands,

over there is the "Eight fairies crossing the sea"

Eight fairies crossing the sea

That's Wang Chaojun with the pipa,

over there is the gods in charge of marriage and love.

The gods in charge of marriage and love.

What a spectacle.

There's the woman in a sedan, looking for her husband.

At seven, the moon begins to rise.

The old man who's driving the cart.

My husband is waiting in the city,

take me there.

What's he waiting you for?

To do his laundry.

At midnight, the moon is in the middle of the sky.

Pretty lady-

the roads are rugged here,

I need you...

To do what?

Please give it a push.

It's almost dawn, the moon's setting.

Old man, please hurry,

you can hear the cocks crow.

My husband...

What about your husband?

He must be worried.

Longevity, good harvests, safety.

Both families & the nation celebrating peace forever.

This is such a spectacle, I'm getting dizzy.

It's Su Qin the prime minister of Six Countries.

Wealth and glory we have,

What an auspicious day, we're blessed.

The Goddess of Mercy is merciful.

Shancai and Dragon Girl on both sides.

On both sides.

You're like a godsend.

You're like a fairy.

We're a happy COUPE-

We have such marital bliss.

Look here, look there.

This is heaven.

The Spinning Maid at the milky way.

There's the Cowboy.

Cowboy.

Once a year they meet on the bridge formed by magpies.

It seems longer every year.

Tonight we meet on milky way.

With the help of the magpies forming this bridge.

Forming this bridge.

Are you happy in heaven?

Have you thought of me?

I'm alone up in the sky,

it's hard to pass time.

The time seems like eternity.

I thought about you all the time, dear.

How are the children?

They miss their mother.

It seems as if the night is longer than the day.

Longer than the day.

Not bad.

If you still have feelings for me,

let's go to the secular world again.

Living in two different worlds,

we're just like them.

Just like them.

Of course not.

You can't compare us to them.

Their story

is only a folklore.

I wish we could be together forever.

Father-i n-law.

It's a revolt.

I'm really angry.

What happened, Prime Minister?

You went to see the lights,

who made you so angry?

You...

What about?

Answer me, where's Peony?

Peony? She's here.

Here?

You have no idea.

Peony has broken our rules,

she's gone out to watch the parade with that creature.

No, she didn't. She was just here,

I've just seen her.

Did you mistake someone else for her?

My own daughter?

Look.

Isn't that your good daughter?

Peony.

Peony.

Mother...father, he...

How could you...

Mother-in-law, it's not the lady's fault.

Mother, father...mother.

Prime Minister,

I don't think we can blame Peony for this.

Not to blame her? Then blame me?

He lured Peony.

No, no!

Mother, he didn't lure me.

Nonsense.

If he didn't lure you,

could you have lured him?

You animal!

And you called yourself a scholar.

I kicked you out earlier,

how dare you! You tricked my daughter!

Mother.

Peony, you're wrong too.

Why did you go out with him?

It's bad news if it got spread out,

you could have ruined our family's reputation.

Old fool, you're wrong.

You've spoiled her.

If she's done anything wrong,

it's all because you didn't bring her up strictly.

If that's the case, it's the father's fault.

It's the teacher's fault if the teaching is not proper.

You should know better, you're educated.

You can't blame me alone.

You're to blame.

My reputation is at stake.

Jin Cai, Jin Fu, tie Zhang Zhen up.

Yes, master.

Send him to the magistrate's office.

Father-i n-law.

Wait.

Lad)!-

Mother.

Father,

I'm responsible for what happened,

please let Master Zhang go.

Ridiculous.

Father...

Prime Minister,

I think we shouldn't let the word leak out.

Let's lock him in the storage room,

we'll deal with this tomorrow.

Father, father...

Alright...

Thank you, father.

Go back to your room.

Yes, father.

That's not what I intended for,

one thing led to another.

I wanted to leave with him,

but instead we've come back here.

Don't frown, my lady.

You didn't do anything wrong today.

You'll marry off sooner or later.

Chunlan, watch your speech.

I'm going to raise a havoc here.

My lady.

Qiuqu...

Quiet.

I'm making the lady's bed.

Oh no! Come take a look.

At what?

The lady.

What about her?

Two ladies.

Freeze.

What kind of a monster are you?

Trying to cheat the others by transforming into me.

And you're a witch from where?

You disguised as me and trespass in my room?

Looking at the left.

Looking at the right.

They look exactly the same.

There's a monster!

Let's report to the master and madam immediately.

Who doesn't know the Prime Minister's daughter?

Peony is preflY-

How dare you turn into me?

Aren't you afraid to break the rules of the heaven?

Lead the way.

Lead the way.

Yes...

Master, madam, look.

- Mother. - Father.

- Father. - Mother.

Prime Minister, they look exactly the same.

What should we do?

Father, I'm Peony, she's a monster.

She's a monster.

No, mother.

I'm Peony, she's a monster.

She's a monster?

No, she is a monster.

Mother, she is a monster.

You're the monster!

Quiet...

Dear.

What?

You're Peony's mother,

can you tell

which one is real?

This one...

Mother, I'm the real Peony.

Mother, I'm the real Peony.

She's a fake.

Prime Minister, she looks real.

I'm real, she's a monster.

She's a monster, I'm real.

You're a fake...

Alright, shut up.

Are you sure you can't tell, dear?

They look exactly the same.

How could I tell?

Madness...

So? Can you tell?

Exactly the same, no.

Maybe we should let the maids to

tell them apart, shall we?

Alright.

Chunlan, Qiuqu.

Madam.

You two serve the lady everyday,

which one is real?

Yes, take a look.

We already have...

Look again.

Yes.

Master, madam.

Did you two take a good look?

Yes, we did.

Which one is real?

I think they are both real.

Both real?

No, both fakes.

Master, madam.

Only we are real.

I'm the Prime Minister,

yet I can't even solve this problem at home.

Father.

Father.

Don't worry,

let me take a look again.

The Jade and pearl hairpin,

wears make up,

double phoenix jacket, floral dress,

phoenix head shoes.

Which one of you is real?

I'm your daughter, the real Peony.

She's a monster trying to trick you.

I'm your daughter, the real Peony.

Look at her! She's not human.

Who's real and who's fake?

Not even my parents can tell.

Father is the Prime Minister,

but he can't even solve this problem.

Mother is the Prime Minister's wife,

and she can't even tell which one is her daughter.

I'm heartbroken.

It's all your fault, monster!

You must be a Fox Spirit.

Stop making unfounded attacks.

Wait till your true form is revealed.

Then you monster can't escape.

Alright...

That's enough.

Who's real or not,

I'll let Judge Bao to decide tomorrow.

Chunlan, Qiuqu.

Yes.

Lock them both up separately.

Father.

Underneath Judge Bao's anti-evil sword tomorrow,

then we will know, take them away.

Yes.

Jin Cong has gone to solicit Judge Bads help.

Bao Zheng is a judge for the living and the dead.

If he holds up his sword,

he can tell the difference immediately.

It doesn't matter that I'll lose all my powers,

but I don't want to hurt my lover's heart.

I don't have a choice now,

I'll call for backup in the water kingdom.

The lady is fake, Peony is real.

Not even her parents can tell.

I will learn from my sister,

transform into Judge Bao.

Real is fake, fake is real.

You can't tell, can you?

Wang Chao, Ma Han are us,

Zhang Long, Zhao Hu are us.

Take a piece of reed,

puff! It's Judge Bads sword.

I turn around to ask my sister,

do you think we're convincing?

Amazing.

What a transformation.

Thank you for your help,

I really appreciate it.

You're very welcome.

The annoying Jin Chong is a money worshipper,

lam going to do something about the injustice.

No matter how difficult it is.

Even I must face the King of Hell.

Judge Bao is without fear or favor,

he will make the bestjudgment.

We must do something about this.

Do something.

"For the citizens' benefit."

I really appreciate that

you're here to sort out my family's problem, Judge Bao.

With your help,

I hope to pick the real one & get rid of the monster.

Don't worry, Prime Minister, I'll do my best.

Please prepare the table. Let's begin the trial.

Right away, men.

Oh no!

Oh no! Prime Minister.

What's the commotion all about?

Has the monster escaped?

No, no.

There's another Judge Bao and his staff outside.

Must be a monster.

Judge Bao, what should we do?

We'll deal with him, send him in.

I'll know what to do.

One problem after another.

It's a piece of cake to catch ghosts and monsters,

don't worry about a thing, Prime Minister.

Yes, yes...

Ask him in, please

Yes, ask Judge Bao in

Bring Judge Bao in.

Judge Bao.

I've received your invitation, l...

What kind of a monster are you?

How dare you try to pass off as me?

You know that I've executed evil spirits?

Wang Chao.

Here.

What kind of monster?

Shut up.

Alright...

Both Judges Bao, please calm down.

How dare the monsters enter Prime Minister's residence?

Mind your own business, it's complicated.

I'm a Judge, how can I ignore this?

I'm afraid that you won't be able to make a judgment.

I've heard and seen all kinds of strange events,

and you are just a powerless evil spirit.

In that case, let's set up a trial,

we'll judge together.

Whoever makes a good judgment is the real Judge.

Yes...

Judge Bao.

Please take a look,

I can't even tell

which one is real.

Peony Jin...

Here.

Why do you both answer?

Why are there two Judges Bao?

It's the monster who disguises as me.

It's the monster who disguises as me.

Judge Bao, which one of you is real?

How rude!

How rude!

Wang Chao, Ma Han.

Here.

Judge Bao, please don't be angry.

Don't be rude, Peony.

Yes.

Please judge wisely.

I'm real, Judge.

Have you seen clearly?

Who's real?

They are both the same, it's hard to tell.

Both judges, please tell them apart.

I think she is real.

I think she is real.

She is.

She is.

This one.

Judges.

Come forward, you monster!

I'll spare your life,

or else, I'll take out my anti-evil sword to cut you up

Yes, who's the fake? Speak up.

Judge Bao, she's a fake.

I'm the Prime Minister's daughter.

I'm engaged; it's a promise made by our parents.

Because both of his parents died,

he's been living in my home to study.

I didn't expect him to disturb me in the garden so late

he claimed he wanted a rendezvous with me.

My angry father kicked him out, and then

he returned with this evil spirit after the parade.

She transformed into me,

Not even my parents can tell.

It's so annoying that she tries to pass off as me.

Please judge wisely.

Bring Zhang Zhen.

Student Zhang Zhen greets Judge Bao.

You know what's your crime?

Zhang Zhen.

You two...

Who's real?

Of course I'm real.

I'm real.

You know what's your crime?

I don't know what's my crime.

You're a scholar, and the Prime Minister took you

in since you don't have any family.

You should have focused on your studies,

try to excel.

Why did you go into the garden late at night

and behaved improperly?

You're shameless!

Zhang Long, Zhao Hu.

Here.

Forty strokes on him.

Yes.

Lady...lady...

Zhang Zhen.

Judge Bao, I have something to say.

Waitmspeak.

Speak...

Judge, please don't listen to her one-sided argument,

it's nothing about being improper.

We've long been engaged,

and we meet in the garden all the time.

Prime Minister just took that excuse to kick me out.

Since I'm poor he apparently wanted to call it off.

Please judge wisely.

Tell the right from the wrong.

Shut up! You shameless rogue.

How dare you accuse me!

Prime Minister.

Judge Bao.

Excuse me, Prime Minister.

Is this my case

or your case?

I'm sorry, please forgive my outburst.

Zhang Zhen, even the Prime Minister was wrong,

but you didn't behave on your part.

Don't try to argue forcefully.

Beat him up.

Yes.

Judge Bao...

Wait.

Speak.

You're known for being fair,

but you haven't got all the facts right yet.

Why are you punishing him already?

Looks like you are just...

Zhang Zhen.

Why are you laughing?

That you're a fool.

H ow?

True emotions can tell.

Just ask Zhang Zhen who's the real one.

Zhang Zhen, who's the real Peony?

Can you tell?

We fell for each other in the study,

we love each other.

The crying one is real, the other one is fake.

You must judge well.

I've heard and seen all kinds of strange events,

yet I am a fool today.

He picks the fake one as real,

and vice versa.

Two ladies think differently.

It's not difficult to tell.

One is sentimental,

the other a money worshipper.

Can you find one proper lady

who wouldn't be moved if her husband's got beaten up?

Just ask which one has love and honor,

it doesn't matter whether she's real or fake.

It doesn't matter whether she's real or fake.

Both judges.

Real or fake,

Please judge wisely.

Real or fake,

life is a dream, why be so serious?

Or will you let evil spirits to upset the human world?

This is a money-worshipping world,

just let it be disturbed.

The anti-evil sword.

Yes.

Wang Chao.

Here.

The anti-evil sword.

It's fake.

I know...

Why are you laughing?

I laugh that you don't punish the money worshippers, &

neither give blessings to those who've love and honor.

I'm a fairjudge, judging human and non-human,

I couldn't let evil spirits to roam about.

What's the big talk about being a fairjudge?

If you must do this,

you're against god's will.

I won't have any selfish motives.

The blade is sharp, but it won't kill harmless spirits.

Think thrice.

I'm off.

Judge...

Wang Chao, Ma Han.

Here.

Let's leave.

Yes.

Judge Bao.

This isn't over yet, what now?

An honest official can't solve your family problems,

I'm afraid that I won't be able to help you.

Good bye.

Let's go back.

Yes.

Judge.

Jin Cong can't get rid of the spirit,

he solicits the help of the exorcist.

Lightning and thunder,

even the Four Heavenly Generals appear.

The exorcist is very powerful,

he could catch the Carp Spirit soon.

The thunderstorms are coming near,

the Carp Spirit is scared.

She wants to flee,

but she doesn't want to leave her lover.

My wife, you...

Zhang Zhen, just go.

What's wrong today?

Which one of you is real?

It's me, of course.

Then the other one...?

We're running out of time, hurry.

Or disaster strikes.

What's wrong, dear?

L...

I'm afraid.

You're afraid?

I'm afraid that...

I'm afraid that we are about to...

About to what?

Let's h u rry.

Dear...

Not so fast,

we've got 300 more miles.

Are you hurt?

I'm fine.

Let's hurry, I'm afraid...

It's a long way, we can't rush.

If you rush now,

how can you finish the rest?

Especially now it's dark,

we must be extra careful.

Faster, dear.

Hurry!

You women...even scared of lightning.

Faster, faster, we won't make it.

Don't run, dear.

I'm scared.

What are you scared of?

Out of the way, Zhang Zhen.

L...

What's wrong?

Hurry.

Don't run!

Faster, dear.

My dear.

What's wrong?

Dear.

The gods of thunder on this side,

and the Four Heavenly Generals on the other side.

My dear.

Are you alright?

There's nothing there.

You can't see because you're human.

I can't keep this from you anymore.

We met by the Green Waves Pond.

And no more secrets.

I'm not Peony Jin.

Could you be a fairy from heaven?

No.

If you aren't.

Then you are...

lam...

I'm the Carp Spirit in Green Waves Pond.

Dear.

Since you've told the truth,

I'll tell you my true feelings too.

Peony Jin is a money worshipper,

she's nothing compared to you.

It's hard to find a soul mate,

it doesn't matter if you're a Carp Spirit.

I don't care whether the Celestial troops are after us,

we're in this together.

My husband really loves me,

he hasn't changed because I'm non human.

Follow me and jump into the pool,

the battle is about to begin.

No...

Dear.

How could I follow you into the water?

No...

My thousand years' work.

Take it and you won't be harmed by water or fire.

Let's go.

Don't be afraid.

Chase!

My dear.

Don't worry, come...

My brothers and sisters.

Don't be afraid.

They're on my side.

My fellows.

Sister.

What's wrong? Why is Master Zhang...

There's no time, I'll explain later.

The Four Heavenly Generals are coming,

please help me.

Carp Spirit, where are you hiding?

Dear...

Don't worry.

Where are the rest?

We bow to the Goddess of Mercy.

Our respects. Goddess.

Leave first, I'll take over.

At your command.

Carp Spirit, follow me.

My dear, you...

Move away, Zhang Zhen.

My dear.

Mercy.

I, Carp Spirit, greet the Goddess of Mercy.

I, Zhang Zhen, greet the Goddess of Mercy.

Where are you running off to, Carp Spirit?

We bow to the Goddess of Mercy.

Why are you going after the Carp Spirit?

We were sent by the exorcist,

we must capture her.

Have mercy, Goddess of Mercy.

Wait.

Yes, Goddess.

Carp Spirit, Zhang Zhen is an ordinary man,

why fall for him after a millenium of training?

Goddess of Mercy.

After a long time of training underwater,

I couldn't stand the money-worshipping among people.

Zhang Zhen hasn't had a chance to show his talents yet.

Ifell in love with him,

please have mercy on us,

give us your blessing.

In training & yet you thought about the secular world.

You deserve death for you've broken the heavenly rules.

Goddess of Mercy.

The Carp Spirit is non-human,

but she hasn't harmed anyone.

If loving someone has broken the rule...

Dear.

What would become of this world?

Please kill me first if you must execute her.

Anything, if you'd just spare his (her) life.

Carp Spirit.

Here.

You have two choices.

Please advise.

Take off three pieces of your scales,

give up all your powers,

suffer in the secular world.

And the other choice?

The other choice...

Forget all this and follow me to train in Southern Sea,

you will attain enlightenment after five hundred years.

Goddess of Mercy, I want...

My dear, you...

Goddess of Mercy, I want...

to give up three pieces of scales.

Really?

Please let us be.

Dear.

If you take off your scales,

you will lose all your powers.

Anything for you,

and it's just three pieces of scales.

I don't wish to be an immortal,

I just want to live in the secular world with you.

Iand the Carp Spirit (Zhang Zhen) have the same wish.

We want to be together forever.

Mercy.

Dear...dear...

Dear...dear...

Dear...dear...

Goddess of Mercy,

how could we report back to the exorcist?

Dragon Girl.

Here are three pieces of scales.

I'll take care of the rest.

Yes.

My dear...

You...

How are you?

Dear husband.

You've been through a lot.

We...

Are we dreaming?

No...

No.

You're a mortal now.

From now on,

we don't need to worry about anything.

Let's thank the Goddess of Mercy.

Green waves in the pond,

the Carp Spirit has turned into a mortal.

She wouldn't follow the Goddess of Mercy,

she'd rather be in love than be a fairy.