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♪Flower petals have fallen, piling as high as mortal mercilessness♪

♪Gone with the wind, as if it has never existed♪

♪I ask for more time♪

♪To rewrite our stories♪

♪We travel together in joys and woes♪

♪Blood bathes this entangled destiny♪

♪For the next reunion in the troubled times♪

♪We tread a treacherous path♪

♪To find each other♪

♪Wars and bleakness, the bright moon shines upon the city♪

♪I will offer my bravery♪

♪Fighting relentlessly♪

♪All for no regrets♪

♪In this life-and-death battle, I will not back down♪

♪Withstand enduring time♪

♪Someone at the end of the world never leaves♪

♪I brave the grim haze to be with you once again♪

=Love of Nirvana= (Based on Xiao Lou's novel of the same name)

=Episode 30=

I have arranged a place for you.

Just stay here without worry.

Miss Jiang,

you should thank His Majesty quickly.

Your Majesty, I...

I had a close relationship with your father,

so I will make up all the grievances

you suffered over the years to you.

Are you worried that your master won't be able to let you go?

I will go and talk to her myself.

Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty.

Master is indeed reluctant to let me go,

even I feel reluctant myself,

but prolonged pain is worse.

Since I have decided to join the palace

to repay your kindness, Your Majesty.

I must maintain a sense of propriety with the past.

Your Majesty,

please keep my master outside the palace

so I can avoid meeting her every day

and feel embarrassed.

Wei Zhao,

take good care of her master on my behalf outside the palace.

Do not be negligent.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You must be tired.

Follow Chief Steward Tao and go rest.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Miss Jiang, this way please.

Do you have something on your mind?

I did not catch Lu Yu.

I have let you down, Your Majesty.

You rescued Prince Qi's daughter.

This in itself is a great achievement.

My duty as a minister

is to share your concerns, Your Majesty.

You and Prince Qi have a strong brotherhood,

but I thought

this matter was too suspicious.

Prince Qi passed away many years ago,

so why has a daughter suddenly appeared now?

I think

regarding this matter,

a thorough investigation is required.

I understand what you mean.

Your Majesty,

Lord Pei seeks to meet.

I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty.

What brings you here?

I heard that Jiang Ci had entered the palace.

Your Majesty, please allow me to see her.

There's no need to be so anxious.

Your Majesty, you are kind.

Although you recognized the handwriting of Prince Qi

and determined that the letter is not forged,

human minds are unpredictable.

Lu Yu is cunning.

Perhaps for rebellion,

he chose a random girl just to fool you.

I still think

this matter should be thoroughly investigated.

Do you mean

we should take him to Guangming Bureau for investigation?

I am willing to share your burden, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

Prince Qi passed away young,

and you lost your best friend.

Now that you have found the bloodline of Prince Qi,

there are even handwritten letters as evidence,

I recommend

Prince Qi's daughter be kept in the palace and treated favorably.

This will demonstrate your

benevolence in promoting family harmony

and fostering goodwill within the clan.

Shaojun only thinks of the best in everything.

But we are not on the same page.

Your Majesty,

if we keep people involved

with Lu Yu in the palace,

we will certainly face criticism.

Prince Qi passed away early,

how could I just

leave his orphan alone without a care?

I saw her face,

there is resemblance to Prince Qi.

She seemed sincere when she read the letter.

She doesn't seem like an actress.

I believe

she is the daughter of Prince Qi.

I will choose an auspicious day

to make her a princess.

Your Majesty is wise.

(Yuchun Pavilion, Palace, Qingkang)

(Minxiu Hall) Miss Jiang.

(Yuchun Pavilion, Palace, Qingkang)

Miss Jiang,

His Majesty, understanding that you are newly entered into the palace,

has specially allowed me to select

some clever and obedient ones for you.

If you have any instructions,

you may just call them.

(Minxiu Hall)

Greetings, Miss Jiang.

Greetings, Miss Jiang.

No need to be courteous.

Miss Jiang,

the etiquette between master and servant in this palace must not be broken.

All of you will be serving

as servants in Yuchun Pavilion from now on.

Serve Miss Jiang well,

do you understand?

Yes.

You may rise.

Miss Jiang,

(Liu Cui, Maid, Qingkang) I'm Liu Cui.

(Liu Cui, Maid, Qingkang) I will serve you from now on.

Sir, I placed the money here.

Sure.

Take care.

Your Lordship!

Have a seat.

I'll have a bowl of noodles.

No problem.

You may sit.

Wait a moment.

Sure.

Your noodles, Your Lordship.

Sir,

next time I bring someone to have noodles.

I kindly ask you to cook with special care

so she can truly enjoy your culinary skills.

No problem, Your Lordship.

Please enjoy.

Thank you.

No problem.

Your Majesty,

reliable servants have been assigned to Yuchun Pavilion.

Instructed them to serve Miss Jiang well

and not be negligent.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Don't worry.

According to the current situation,

His Majesty is not treating Miss Jiang foully,

and he even wants to make her a princess.

His Majesty keeps Jiang Ci in the palace

to show his care,

but he's actually monitoring her.

Rearrange the patrol route

and discreetly set up

several patrol points around Yuchun Pavilion.

His Majesty often mentions Prince Qi,

they seem to share a deep connection.

Would he put Prince Qi under house arrest

as what the Yans said?

If what the Yans said is true,

the reason His Majesty interrupted Prince Qi's case

must have some unspoken truth behind it.

We need to be more cautious in our investigation.

Send a message to Mr. Ping

to get Shadow Sect to put in even more attention

and to always be prepared.

Yes.

(Lord of Jianding's Residence)

Lord of Jianding

has stabilized internal chaos

and promoted military reforms.

Madam Rongguo must have taught him very well.

I am just a mere woman.

What I care most about is the blessings of my family.

Lord Hou is in his prime

and he made another great achievement this time.

Why worry about a good match for him?

A beautiful marriage

emphasizes the importance of matching social status.

These are his birth date and ancestral place of origin.

Chancellor Dong, please discuss this with Second Young Lady.

I have troubled you for quite a while at your residence today.

I should make my move.

Thank you for taking the time for this.

-Goodbye. -This way, please.

Here.

Chancellor Dong.

A distinguished guest came to our house,

why didn't you say a word?

You are occupied with work,

how can I tell you everything in detail?

Including marriage?

Second Young Lady Dong is chaste, virtuous, and gentle.

She will be a good match.

If one day in the future, you truly become a virtuous ruler

you can win back the hearts of the top clans.

This is never what I want.

This marriage

will only benefit you.

Can't you understand?

If I can give you what you want

in another way?

Jiang Ci

is the daughter of Prince Qi.

Daughter of Prince Qi?

His Majesty attaches great importance to the bloodline of Prince Qi.

Jiang Ci has not returned to the capital yet,

but she is given a residence in the palace.

She will soon

become a princess.

Since you have the request,

you will naturally understand which of Dong family or the royal family

would be more helpful.

Jiang Ci

is what I want in my life.

Lord Pei seems determined to marry Jiang Ci.

Madam,

are you going to let him?

Yan still doesn't quite understand His Majesty.

I didn't expect

that Jiang Ci is the daughter of Prince Qi.

Mr. Cui, it is difficult to get you to paint.

I am really blessed to have this.

I will certainly help to find a good buyer for this painting.

I paint as I please.

You can

sell paintings as you please, too.

Sir, please wait.

Can you show me the painting?

Thank you.

Jin Xin.

Here.

Miss, are you buying it just like that?

I buy paintings as I please.

Please do not judge me.

Thank you.

Come and take a look.

Sachets for sale.

Come and take a look.

(Jixian Study)

Excuse me,

I have embarrassed myself.

Mr. Cui?

Mr. Cui,

it's good that you are still here.

Your painting

has been purchased by a lady for a good price.

The lady is here.

All these are yours.

I shall take my leave.

It turns out that the paintings were all yours.

Have you bought my paintings before?

Yes.

I am ashamed.

It is an honor for me

to receive your favor.

You may take

this painting as a gift from me.

Gold cannot buy what one truly cherishes.

Your painting is worth the price.

Since you like it,

I will not refuse.

If you intend to buy paintings in the future,

I am willing to paint and give it to someone who appreciates the painting.

I will not decline any longer.

You are truly graceful and perceptive.

May I ask for your name?

My surname is Dong.

Greetings, Miss Dong.

(Yizhou Guide) Do you also like to read guides?

I have long heard that Yizhou has beautiful scenery.

Every single step there

is legendary.

You are right.

Although it is just a few fleeting glimpses,

it is incredibly beautiful.

Have you been to Yizhou before?

I would love to see it with my own eyes.

How difficult would that be?

Please come with me.

(Jixian Study)

This is for someone who appreciates paintings.

This is gorgeous.

Xie Che wants to make Ci a princess?

If His Majesty intends to do that,

I don't think Jiang Ci would be in danger for the time being.

I have ordered men to guard her discreetly.

By making Ci a princess,

he gets to keep her in the palace.

What is going to happen to her?

I will protect her with all my ability.

Don't try to get too involved with her.

You two have a complicated relationship,

sticking together

will only hurt both of you.

My father did not kill Prince Qi,

he died fighting for Yueluo.

My mother died at the hands of Zhenyuan Army.

My sister and I were expelled by our tribe

and we have remained our identities anonymous so far.

Tell me,

what glory did my father get in exchange?

His Majesty wants to make Jiang Ci a princess now.

He seems calm on the surface,

but what is his actual intention behind this?

We have no idea at all.

Only by understanding the whole incident,

only then can we give Jiang Ci her freedom back as soon as possible.

If you keep your bias,

how can we continue with the investigation?

What else do you want to know?

Tell me,

His Majesty is related to the previous Prince Qi case.

Tell me everything

about the day you met your sister.

Xiao Yujia.

Who are you?

Don't you remember me?

When Prince Qi was invited to Yueluo for peace talk years ago,

Xiao Haitian waited under the city gate with you.

Are you Prince Qi's servant?

What are you doing here?

I should be asking that.

How did you become an Imperial Consort of Liang State?

Or are you saying that the death of Prince Qi

was a bargaining chip for your father to betray his friends for personal gain?

What are you talking about?

Stop pretending to be innocent.

When Prince Qi was under house arrest,

he was worried about not being able to facilitate the peace talk.

But your father just

turned around and found a new supporter.

He even found wealth and status

for his daughter.

No wonder Xie Che asked you to worship Prince Qi on his behalf.

It was he who instructed your father to kill Prince Qi.

Are you not afraid that your unborn child

will get punished?

Shut your mouth!

There is an assassin!

Let Consort Wei go.

Xie Che,

do you not care about your child?

Stop right there.

If anyone takes a step forward,

I will kill her.

It was exactly what you did

that caused my sister to die in childbirth.

You keep saying that my father is a murderer,

how about my sister's death?

No way.

I just held her hostage that day,

I did not cause any harm to her.

She was perfectly fine

in Xie Che's arms when I left.

Xie Che is cruel and ruthless.

He sent Internal Affairs Bureau to discreetly hunt me down for 20 years.

He cannot escape responsibility

for Prince Qi's death,

so why would he be kind to Ci?

That is why

Ci must not stay in the palace.

This is what you should be thinking about right now.

If you are actually concerned for her,

you better stay.

This way, I can still protect you.

About what you said,

I will investigate it myself.

My Lord,

how are you?

Order our men to take good care of Yan Shuang Qiao.

Yes, My Lord.

Go check out

all records of my sister's death,

do not miss any aspect.

Is there something fishy about her death?

It is probably not an accident.

It could also be related to Prince Qi's case.

What she said needs to be verified by multiple parties.

Go check with Internal Affairs Bureau

if they have been hunting her discreetly in the past few years.

She is the assassin who kidnapped Prince Qi,

so it makes sense for her to be wanted for murder.

However, if there are no intentions,

why would they operate discreetly for many years?

Could it be to kill and silence witnesses?

The award ceremony is tomorrow,

we can probably test His Majesty's attitude

towards Yueluo.

Yes, My Lord.

We are quelling the rebellion of Lu's traitors.

All ministers who have rendered meritorious service

shall each be rewarded accordingly.

Pei Yan, please step forward to receive conferment.

Pei Yan, Lord of Jianding,

protected the nation with merit and

conducted military maneuvers with divine skill.

Now, he is conferred the title of Lord of Loyalty and Bravery.

The fiefdom shall be extended westward by two townships,

Changfeng Guards will be expanded by 100 men

to safeguard the imperial city, ensuring the stability

of the great Liang State.

I, Pei Yan,

receive the decree with gratitude.

Wei Zhao, please step forward to receive conferment.

Wei Zhao, the Commander of Guangming Bureau

saw through Lu's treasonous plot.

Due to his long-standing loyalty and integrity,

with a demeanor like that of a dragon and a phoenix,

he is now granted

an elevation of one rank

in salary and status,

along with ten thousand taels of gold and silver,

a thousand acres of fertile land,

and 100 servants.

I, Wei Zhao,

receive the decree with gratitude.

Chun Yuli,

please step forward to receive conferment.

Chun Yuli, military strategist and sacrificial wine master,

with sufficient strategy, courage, and wisdom,

bravely presented Tiger Talisman

to recover an army of 50,000.

He is now conferred the title of Military Strategist and Middle General,

the 50,000 Zhenyuan Army

will be placed under his command

to garrison Liang State.

I, Chun Yuli,

receive the decree with gratitude.

By employing both civil and military means

to inspire the ministers,

the foundation will be solidified, sources purified,

and the nation's prosperity will endure for a long time.

How commendable.

Your Majesty is wise,

may the great Liang State flourish forever.

Congratulations, Lord Wei.

Congratulations, Lord Wei.

Congratulations, Lord Wei.

My Lord.

There is no reward from Yueluo at all.

Not even a word is mentioned.

How could this be?

That's because Yueluo

is also charged with the murder of Prince Qi.

What's the issue?

Are you not satisfied with the reward?

Your Majesty trusts me enough

to entrust me with big responsibilities,

that is already the greatest reward.

However,

Yueluo's credit

in the rebellion this time can't be ignored.

I know what you're thinking,

I have already rewarded 1,000 cattle and sheep

and a thousand taels of gold and silver to Yueluo.

I already got Liangzhou to send it over.

Your Majesty is wise.

Your Majesty,

I have something else to ask of you.

Tell me.

I boldly request

you to grant a marriage.

You just established a career, and you're thinking of starting a family?

I am fond of Jiang Ci,

I am willing to use all my rewards in exchange for the marriage.

Good match is destined.

Rewards are only based on merit.

I understand your thoughts,

however,

Jiang Ci has been living outside for many years

and she has suffered a lot.

After many twists and turns, she came back to me.

I must

choose

a good son-in-law who is willing to devote everything to her.

What can you sacrifice for her?

Relying on your heavenly virtue,

I will be very devoted

to making sure Jiang Ci lives without any worries

while I protect the great Liang State so it endures for hundreds of years.

I understand.

Let's discuss it after the grant ceremony.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Youth

causes people to lose composure.

Lord of Jianding has always been deeply devoted

to Miss Jiang.

In my opinion,

Wei Zhao also favors Jiang Ci.

Let Wei Zhao handle the grant ceremony.

Yes, Your Majesty.

By the way, send someone to teach Jiang Ci

etiquette in the palace

so she won't be a laughingstock.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

I remember

Commander Wei

once questioned Miss Jiang's identity.

His words

can't compare to the look in his eyes.

Even heroes struggle when confronted by beauty.

Let the young people act freely.

Is there any joyful news today, Your Lordship?

Ci is coming back soon.

Is His Majesty going to grant a marriage to you?

It'll be just around the corner.

Ziming,

are you not going to congratulate me?

Your Lordship, if you establish a family

I will naturally be happy for you.

However, have you ever asked Ci's opinion?

Her temperament makes her unfit to stay in the palace.

I can only protect her well

with her by my side.

I'm just worried that both the palace

and your residence are the same in her eyes.

By the way, Ziming,

(Good Inspires Improvement)

Help me prepare a nice gift.

I have been quite rude this time.

I have to comfort Chancellor Dong.

Your Lordship...

Prepare two calligraphy paintings.

I shouldn't forget

Second Young Lady Dong.

I'm late.

Chancellor Dong is busy with official duties,

I should be waiting for you here.

Please.

Sure.

I have already received your intentions,

Lord Pei.

If you have something to say, you may.

I will be direct, then.

I would like to

discuss the marriage contract

between my family and yours again.

Lord Pei,

is Madam Rongguo aware

of your visit today?

I will explain everything to her soon.

The reason I invited you here today

is to

ask for forgiveness.

Pei Yan,

my family

will not necessarily force you to marry my daughter,

it was your esteemed family who has urged it,

and that is why I considered it.

What do you intend to do with my family's reputation

with your action today?

Second Young Lady Dong has a good heart and character.

I'm just not blessed enough to marry her.

I will never

reveal even a fraction of this outside.

No matter what you tell others in the future,

I will never say a word about it.

To tell you the truth,

I've already requested a marriage from His Majesty.

I am going to marry the daughter of Prince Qi

soon.

No wonder you want to cancel the engagement.

It turns out you've sought a higher branch

and you want to be a part of the royal relatives.

Me and the princess have had a relationship for a long time.

If I marry Second Young Lady Dong,

that would be an insult to her.

Regardless of who she marries,

you will always be the minister.

Wearing purple and embracing yellow,

you hold great power.

From today onward,

if there is any way that I can help you,

I will definitely give my all.

Besides, if I

really get married to your daughter,

between the noble families,

the unity of civil and military affairs

makes the Emperor's heart difficult to gauge,

you definitely understand His Majesty's temper

better than I do.

You are the father-in-law of the Crown Prince,

His Highness

is also the princess's cousin.

If we talk about it

how are we

not soon-to-be relatives?

Now that the princess is deeply favored by His Majesty

and we are both officials in the court,

there are still

many areas where we can support each other in the future.

Forget it.

Fate is destined.

Since you and Juan are not destined to be together,

there's no point in forcing the marriage.

As a father,

I should also think for my daughter's happiness.

I deeply respect

your loving heart as a father, Chancellor Dong.

Lord Pei, you are young and promising,

while His Majesty treats the princess well,

I also need to

rely on Lord Pei to some extent someday.

Chancellor Dong, you are joking.

Chancellor Dong, please.

The weather is nice today.

Mr. Zhang.

Lord Pei.

Second Young Lady.

It seems that you and my father have reached an agreement.

I was about to pay a visit to your place

to apologize to you.

You have ended something that I didn't want for me.

It is me who should thank you, Your Lordship.

Second Young Lady Dong, you are gentle and virtuous.

You will surely find a good man.

I wish you well, too.

Miss Jiang.

Thank you.

His Majesty is about to make you a princess.

You should take care of your health

to receive his grace.

Where did you hear that?

His Majesty is virtuous,

the ceremony will be held soon.

You should rest early.

(He wants to trap me in the palace.)

(I can't just sit and wait.)

(I'll get familiar with the terrain)

(and environment of the palace first)

(so I can escape easily.)

Your Lordship.

Ci.

Where have you been?

I went for a walk.

What brings you here?

I'm here to see you.

Have you adapted to life in the palace?

Your Lordship, you may come inside.

Ci,

I will definitely not

allow you to suffer anymore.

I just went out for a walk.

You're being too serious.

I have proposed marriage from His Majesty.

I never wanted to get married to you.

I will protect you.

You no longer need to be bothered with trivial matters anymore.

I will provide you

with the life you desire.

The life I desire

will not be in Qingkang

or Pei's Residence.

Is it in Wei's Residence

or Yueluo?

Why must I be trapped by you two?

I know you don't like the strictness of the palace.

If you marry me,

I will take you away from here in a rightful and proper manner.

Your master, too.

She is now in the hands of Wei Zhao

but he

has too many reasons that he cannot control.

I am the only one

who can save you and your master.

Your Lordship,

are you trying to exchange conditions

for my marriage contract?

Even if I have to trade everything,

it's all worth it.

Lord Pei, why are you doing this?

My heart is not like a stone, it cannot be easily swayed.

I will wait for your willingness.

I will find a way to save your master.

(Lord of Jianding's Residence)

I told Chancellor Dong to call the marriage off,

I also asked His Majesty to grant a marriage.

How could you do such a rebellious thing behind my back?

She was just a maid.

If you really want to marry her,

you can just get her as a concubine,

but now she wears the title of a princess for nothing.

She has no status or power.

Are you stupid?

If you know that marriage is a big deal,

why are you using me to this extent?

Every step I make in the court

is all for the Pei family.

Isn't that enough?

No.

Every battle I had on the battlefield

were also for the Pei family's sake.

No!

How else do you want from me?

I already told you

I want you to be more than just a great minister,

I want you to go all the way to the top!

You should give everything up

and get everything you deserve!

Jiang Ci is the exception.

She only has value

in finding Yan Shuangqiao.

Not everyone bets on marriages

like you do.

Yan Shuangqiao

is already in the hands of Wei Zhao.

I will no longer do everything as you wish anymore.

I'd like to see how you get what you want.

The princess is noble,

there's no need to be so extreme in teaching etiquette.

Lord Commander,

I am here on His Majesty's order.

The princess has not yet learned etiquette,

so I dare not slack off.

I am also following His Majesty's orders,

I'm here to give a gift to the princess.

According to your opinion,

should you come first

or me?

Please pardon me.

Your Lordship, please.

Yi Fei.

Yes.

Send her to have tea and rest.

Place the gifts well.

Get some rest.

Have some snacks.

How is Master now?

She is safe for now.

Please take good care

of my master.

Don't waste it.

What are you doing?

Miss,

when can I leave the palace

after becoming a princess?

A Moving Badge is required to leave the palace.

I probably knelt for far too long

and injured my knees.

Let me check it out.

What's there to see?

Anyway,

I'll have to follow etiquette every day.

My knees are going to suffer.

Ever since I stayed in Yuchun Pavilion,

I don't even know whose spies are around me.

I have to follow etiquette

and abide by all the rules every day.

Even servants around here can go to a temple fair,

how about me?

I can only be trapped here.

I'm afraid I won't be ever free again.

If you want to leave the palace,

you can just tell me directly.

Why must you steal my badge?

Tonight,

I'll take you out of the palace,

but only for one night.

You must follow me the whole time.

Where are you taking me?

Somewhere to relax.

You clearly know what my conflict is about.

We agreed to just follow me.

Stop the carriage.

Our commander is busy returning home.

Greetings, Commander.

Enough?

Pardon me.

Please, Your Lordship.

♪The slanting sunray refuses to leave♪

♪The moon is fading off♪

♪Frost on the sword, string of the bow♪

♪Bond people together♪

♪The wind heading north and the wild geese returning from the south♪

♪Who can meet again?♪

♪Looking at the mountains far away and seeing everything red♪

♪Immersed in the passing years♪

♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪

♪Yet now I am left wandering in this life♪

♪Faint memories of the past♪

♪All tell of parting sorrows♪

♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪

♪Amidst the wind, I suddenly look back♪

♪The face that feels so dear to me♪

♪Where are you now?♪

♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪

♪Looking back, it seems like a dream♪

♪Don't forget each other even if we're far apart♪

♪Don't waste time♪

♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪

♪Taste all the vicissitudes of life in a flash♪

♪Though nothing is permanent♪

♪I wish you well♪