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Ye Qingyu.

You're awake.

You were drunk last night.

Do you have a headache?

I was being impulsive after drinking last night.

Please don't take it to heart.

I can tell the difference.

That's good then.

Ye Qingyu.

I…

You're here to ask me about the antidote, right?

You can be frank

with me.

I can't stay here any longer.

Give me the antidote.

I'll leave the capital by myself.

Why?

Is it because of me?

I really don't know

if I should feel honored

or unfortunate.

Ye Qingyu.

It's impossible between us.

What do I have to do for you to give me the antidote?

There's no antidote.

What?

His Majesty told me

that the pill he forced you to swallow

was just a regular tonic pill.

Tantai Jin.

So you're free.

Tantai Jin said he gave the antidote to you.

As long as you use that excuse to keep me around,

I can never leave your side.

Why did you tell me the truth?

You're a woman of your word.

I also enjoyed the momentary pleasure with you,

so I dare not expect the gods to favor me again.

Pianran,

encountering you

was the most fortunate event

that had happened to me.

What if I feel like staying in the capital again?

It's all right.

You can go wherever you want.

If you don't wish to see me,

I can write to His Majesty and leave the capital myself.

Ye Qingyu.

Are you truly a fool or are you pretending to be one?

Forget it.

I can't bother to explain it to you.

Anyway, I'm free now.

I can go wherever I want.

Now, I feel like staying in the capital again.

Pianran.

So…

we can spend time with each other again,

right?

I guess so.

It depends on your performance.

Xiwu,

have you two reconciled with each other?

There's nothing to reconcile about.

There are no overnight grudges between spouses.

Darling,

you must tell me if you feel troubled.

Don't hold it in and suffer alone.

I'm perfectly fine.

How can that be?

Tantai Jin is the king now

and our family has fallen from grace.

You may inevitably be subjected to humiliation

in front of him.

What humiliation?

I made him sleep on the floor last night.

Xiwu.

You're excellent at taming your husband.

Speaking of which,

Bingchang hasn't returned home yet

after she arrived in the capital.

Now, Bingchang is the noble Madam Xuancheng.

Tantai Jin lets her live in the palace.

I think he's afraid that Xiao Lin may snatch her away.

It's always safer to hide her in the palace.

When she's in the palace of Jing, Xiao Lin will have to hold back.

They won't neglect her.

Has Bingchang suffered any grievances then?

Don't worry, Grandmother.

Tantai Jin isn't that kind of person.

If you're still worried,

I'll visit her after dinner and ask her if she's willing to move back.

Good.

Come on. Eat up.

That's the gist of it.

You must have suffered for the past few days.

I'll apologize to you on Tantai Jin's behalf.

There's no need to say that.

How could I make the king apologize to me?

I'm happy for you

that you two have reconciled with each other.

That's typical of Tantai Jin.

He's so capricious.

Just don't take it to heart.

Right.

If you can't get used to living in the palace,

I can speak with Tantai Jin

and tell him to let you leave.

You can go home and live with Grandmother and Father.

No need.

I mean,

His Majesty must have his reasons to let me stay in the palace.

Besides, I've already gotten used to it.

I shouldn't go home and disturb Grandmother and Father.

-However… -Xiwu.

We are both married women.

How can we keep living in our parents' home?

It's good for you that you can stay by His Majesty's side.

But me?

Prince Lin is still missing.

If I live at home,

I'll look like a divorced woman instead.

Our neighbors will criticize us.

It's better if I live in the palace.

All right.

However, Grandmother and Father do miss you very much.

Please visit them when you're free.

All right. Thank you for your concern.

Then I'll head back first.

Tantai Jin still loves her deeply

despite how Xiwu treated him.

If I stay in the palace,

I might still have a chance.

If I move home,

it'll be difficult to see Tantai Jin again.

I didn't expect that he had no desire for me.

If I want to live off him,

I must be of use to him.

Your Majesty.

You may speak over there.

I don't know

what I have done wrong

to make you dislike me.

You have done nothing wrong.

Once I capture Xiao Lin,

I'll let you two reunite.

Your Majesty, do you have to capture Prince Xuancheng?

Why do you think

I allowed you to stay here in the first place?

Your Majesty.

I have something to discuss with you.

The rations I borrowed two days ago

will run out in two days.

We're out of medicine too.

What should we do?

Any nearby county we haven't borrowed rations from?

There's none.

Try again then.

Your Highness, you're now a rebel.

We're all wanted criminals.

Forget about borrowing rations.

They have already done us one last favor

by not reporting us to the local authorities.

Mr. Pang,

what are our odds of winning

if we keep this up?

Well, you see…

We have no chance of winning, right?

There's nothing we can do about it.

Do you still remember you, me, and Qingyu

used to discuss state affairs in the capital?

Common folks always suffer

no matter how the state does.

It has always been like this.

I've engaged in battle on numerous occasions.

Although the Jing Kingdom is our enemy,

their soldiers and people

are made of flesh and blood too.

Qingyu was right.

To common folks, war is detrimental no matter if it's won or lost.

Now, Tantai Jin fights for peace.

People want him to unite the world.

Maybe I should lead our remaining people southward

and leave this place.

-How could you think so? -Your Highness!

Your Highness,

the spy we planted in the Jing Kingdom sent us a secret letter.

It's for you.

It's Bingchang's handwriting.

No wonder Tantai Jin allowed her to write to you.

The letter praises his benevolence.

Looks like Tantai Jin is still bent on making you surrender.

HIS MAJESTY IS BENEVOLENT TOWARD THE PEOPLE

Something is not right.

What do you mean?

HELP

JINGYAO GATE

Court dismissed.

General Ye.

Your Majesty.

Disaster relief involves many aspects.

You're from the Sheng Kingdom.

I feel most reassured

to let you help the refugees to settle down.

I shall not fail you, Your Majesty.

Now, the world is united.

I desire for the people of the Sheng Kingdom

to settle down and recoup their losses

more than anyone else.

I also appreciate your kindness

more than anyone else.

Today is the Qixi Festival.

I heard that the night of Qixi in the capital of Jing is the liveliest.

Why don't you

go for a stroll with Pianran?

Go ahead.

Ye Xiwu.

-Bravo! -Bravo!

Let's go.

Now that both kingdoms are united, the state is in peace,

we can finally have a proper festival.

-That's right. -Yes.

You accomplished a good deed.

I just did what a ruler should do.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

It's crowded here.

Today is the last day of the Water Festival

and also the Qixi Festival.

The townsfolk are all out on the streets.

The liveliest day of the year is today.

Tantai Jin, why are they all wearing masks?

It's for the deity parade during the Water Festival.

It's said that it would help exorcise demons.

You'll understand

-if we run into one later. -Masks for sale.

Masks for sale.

Sir, pick one.

Let's get one and follow customs.

All right.

Don't just agree verbally.

Pay up.

Here. This one suits you.

I want this one.

-Here. -All right. Thank you.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Masks for sale.

Masks for sale.

Sir, take a look.

So we're already inside the capital of Jing?

Keep your guard up. Stay cautious.

This is our enemy territory after all.

-Yes. -All right.

Let's go.

You scared me.

Please feel free to try.

Try this one. It's freshly made.

-Thank you. -All right.

-Does it taste good? -Yes.

Take a look at this.

Exquisite craft for sale.

It brings you good luck. Take a look.

It's so pretty.

It's a white jade scepter.

WARD OFF EVIL AND DISEASES

Excuse me.

WARD OFF EVIL AND DISEASES

WARD OFF EVIL AND DISEASES

-Bravo! -Bravo!

-Bravo! -Bravo!

-Bravo! -Pick me.

Me?

Tantai Jin, what is this?

This is a custom of the Jing Kingdom.

When you're picked by the arch wizard,

you'll be the goddess of this year's Water Festival.

Go now.

You'll be blessed with good luck.

Why did he pick you then?

Are you a goddess too?

No, a god?

Miss, what's with the question?

Have you not celebrated the Water Festival before?

I'm from the Sheng Kingdom.

No wonder.

Since the wizard pointed at him,

he has been chosen as the Devil God.

Have you heard of the battle of Gods and Devils from 10,000 years ago?

He has been chosen as the Devil God to join the parade with you.

Go now.

You were picked by the wizard to pray for the world.

You'll be blessed with peace and happiness too.

You need to finish the sword dance rite with the Devil God.

Then you have to kill the Devil God.

WARD OFF EVIL AND DISEASES

Are you the Devil God?

Or are you Mingye?

Are you my enemy

or my lover?

-Bravo! -Bravo!

-His Majesty? -His Majesty!

Why is His Majesty here?

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

-It's His Majesty! -Bravo!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

It's His Majesty himself.

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

WARD OFF EVIL AND DISEASES

You're no one else.

You're Tantai Jin.

It's such a beautiful night.

Wouldn't it be a waste if we were to get drunk?

How about…

What were you thinking?

I…

The moon is clear and bright tonight.

It's perfect for fox demons

to cultivate their powers.

I actually forgot about it.

If I don't absorb enough moon essence in time,

even demons like us will grow old.

By then,

my hair will turn gray

and my face will be full of wrinkles.

You'll be scared to death.

Even so, to me,

you're still the cutest.

However, I'm a mortal.

At most, I can live 100 years.

I'm afraid I have no chance to witness that moment.

Actually, there's a simple solution to it.

There's a legend among fox demons.

Legend has it that if you're married to your true love,

with a bite on the arm and a drop of blood as a vow,

even if one of them dies,

the soul won't head to the underworld.

This way, they can be together forever.

Really?

I haven't tried it before.

How would I know?

Even if that day does come,

I won't give it a try.

I'll drink a lot of wine,

find another man,

and forget about you completely.

If so, I can rest at ease.

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

Miss.

Do you want to buy some candy?

Little girl,

are you separated from your parents?

You're so young.

Why are you selling things alone here?

Stop right there.

What are you doing?

I'll buy the whole basket.

Where are your parents?

They're dead.

Here.

Take this pouch

and go to the new orphanage on the east side of the palace.

Find the manager there.

He'll find you a new place to live.

Thank you, sir.

Go now.

Why did you buy so much candy?

To eat.

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

Let's go.

Reporting.

Your Highness, Tantai Jin hasn't returned to the palace.

All right. Let's split up and execute the plan.

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

Over there!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

They almost found us.

Why were they chasing you?

I guess they want to see me.

See you for what?

I heard Tantai Wuji was deserted by his people.

Tantai Minglang was tyrannical and killed by a swarm of mice.

The day I entered the capital, countless mice fled and the tyrant died.

The news spread

and people regarded it as an auspicious sign.

Later,

they even said

that I was a god sent from above.

See. Everyone does love you.

They're just following the herd.

Now,

they see me as a god,

but they might see me as a devil later.

Why are you belittling yourself like this?

You deserve to be liked by people

after accomplishing a good deed.

I think you just lack compliments.

You'll get used to it after being praised by us

for a few more years.

No.

I'm afraid his time is running short.

I must destroy the evil bone

within one year.

I don't care

whether people like me or not.

It's enough as long as

you like me.

You should have this.

I don't like it.

Then why did you buy so many of them?

Do you still remember

the previous New Year's Eve?

That was my first time hanging out on the street.

You bought me a new coat.

It was snowing that day

and it got dark pretty soon.

On our way home,

we met a woman selling firecrackers.

Ma'am,

please sell all your firecrackers to me.

Miss.

My firecrackers are homemade.

They're not very nice.

It's fine. I like such firecrackers.

-Miss, well… -And this. Take it.

Happy Chinese New Year.

Hey, miss…

Back then, I couldn't understand why you did so.

However,

now I understand.

Understand what?

How tough it is for the sick.

How miserable it is for the poor.

I understand sympathy

and the desire to do good.

I can feel their pain and hardships.

Now,

I just want to do everything I can to help more people.

For some reason,

ever since I came back from the Mohe River

and had you by my side,

it seemed like

I was able to feel more and more emotions.

Suddenly,

I'm able to appreciate

how beautiful this world is.

What will happen if I tell him

about the evil bone?

Maybe he won't turn into the Devil God on his initiative

once he knows the truth

and I'll be able to be with him forever

and protect him.

I won't need to turn my Soul-Slaying Teardrop into spikes

and stab his heart with them.

What's wrong?

Tantai Jin.

I think

there's something

you have to know.

What is it?

-Your Majesty. -I…

Your Majesty.

There you are.

How could you leave the palace without telling me?

Even if you forbade me from following you,

at least you should notify me.

Ms. Xiwu, you're also here.

I guess

I'll make a move.

Never mind.

It's getting late.

I'll return with you.

Forget it.

I'll find another chance to tell him.

Your Majesty.

I have something to discuss with you.

Will you let me stay by your side

if I assist you

in capturing Prince Xuancheng?

The gates are open on the night of the Water Festival.

Tonight is the only night Xiao Lin can enter the city.

If he succeeds, my safety will be guaranteed.

If he fails,

this will be my gift to Tantai Jin.

Either way, it's my win.

It seems like

the show is about to begin.

There's no need to hide. Show yourself.

Don't make a sound. It's me, Ms. Bingchang.

Mr. Pang?

-The time is running out. Let's go. -If Pang Yizhi is here,

that means the plan worked.

Xiao Lin is definitely here.

Xiao Lin.

Now, you're the only survivor of the Sheng Kingdom.

You should cherish your life.

My life means nothing

compared to the calamity our kingdom is facing.

The calamity your kingdom is facing?

It seems more like personal affairs to me.

-Ms. Bingchang, what's wrong? -The final winner is still unknown.

I can't leave yet.

Mr. Pang, I can't walk.

You guys can go on without me.

His Highness entrusted you to me.

How could I leave you behind?

Zhong Tai.

Mr. Pang.

Escort Ms. Bingchang out of here.

Yes, sir.

-Someone! Help! -Stop right there.

What happened?

There are assassins in the palace. You must be careful.

Is someone trying to assassinate Tantai Jin?

Let them go.

Are you going to kill me?

Xiao Lin.

The conflict between the two kingdoms just ended not long ago.

Peace is gradually regained.

If you kill me today,

the two kingdoms will descend into chaos again.

Countless people will die.

You know that

better than anyone.

That's why

you won't kill me.

Why are you here today?

I want you to pull back your troops

and end the war.

A fair request.

Unfortunately,

today,

you don't get to bargain with me.

You knew I was going to assassinate you tonight?

Every inch of land is my territory now.

Now,

my eyes and ears are everywhere.

My informant will tell me everything,

including when you made your plan

and when you will set off.

Today, Prince Xuancheng, you came here uninvited.

It would be rude of me

not to give you a warm welcome.

I admit defeat.

Kneel.

Xiao Lin.

Is this all that's left

of the Dragon Guards?

Where are your two trusted followers?

Madam Xuancheng.

Where are you going in the middle of the night?

Seems like Xiao Lin failed.

How dare you kidnap me?

Captain Pianran, they wanted to kidnap me.

Please save me.

You guys heard that, right?

What a bunch of foolish men.

You all can't even figure this out?

Tantai Jin!

Tantai Jin.

Why are you here at such a late hour?

Are you all right? Were you hurt?

Don't worry. I'm fine.

I was terrified.

Look at you. Your hands are freezing.

Do you feel better now?

Xiao Lin?

Xiao Lin actually tried to assassinate him?

What should I do?

It has been a long time, Ms. Xiwu.

-Well… -You'd better not ask me

to show him mercy at this moment.

Thank you for your kindness, Ms. Xiwu.

I was aware of the consequences.

Reporting!

Reporting.

Captain Pianran has intercepted the rebels who kidnapped Madam Xuancheng.

Your Majesty, don't worry. Madam Xuancheng is fine.

Good. Tell Pianran to bring her here.

I need to ask her something.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Run!

What?

Don't tell me you want me to help you up.

I wasn't on their side.

Please clarify the truth in front of His Majesty

on my behalf.

Is that so?

Why do you possess it?

What do you mean?

Speak.

Why do you possess

this love line?

I don't know.

Let go of me.

I'm a distinguished guest of His Majesty.

I'm going to ask you one last time!

Where did you get that love line?

Do you really think I'm as stupid as them?

Do you think

I can't do anything to you if you don't talk?

-Let go. -Pianran, calm down.

Don't do anything silly.

Qingyu, she's trying to kill me.

Qingyu.

No matter what my sister has done, I'll apologize to you on her behalf.

Let's straighten things out first.

Not with you.

Step aside.

Get lost.

Scram!

Pianran.

You mentioned something

about a love line just now.

What exactly is going on?

It's none of your business.

How could that be?

His Majesty wants Madam Xuancheng at the main hall.

Sir, I failed to complete my mission.

What happened?

Ms. Bingchang claimed that we kidnapped her.

She was unwilling to leave with us.

Why would Xiao Lin fall for someone like her?

Mr. Pang, what should we do now?

Leave the capital in small groups as per His Highness's instruction.

Then join up with Chen Xian.

Yes, sir.

Let's go.

Prince Xuancheng.

It might be too sentimental for you to meet your wife

in a foreign land.

Why don't you wait behind the hall for a while?

Please.

What's the matter?

I'll keep an eye on him for you.

Were you hurt?

Of all the things to do, why did you put your neck into the noose?

Reporting!

Reporting.

Captain Pianran, General Ye, and Madam Xuancheng are here.

Let them in.

Yes, Your Majesty.

In the end, Bingchang still couldn't make it out.

Madam Xuancheng contributed the most

to the assassins' capture tonight.

She deserves the highest award.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I'm honored to resolve your troubles for you.

I…

dare not take credit for it.

What does that mean?

What has Bingchang got to do with this?

You sent Xiao Lin a letter with encrypted messages

to make him believe that your life was in danger.

You asked for his help urgently with the letter.

A chivalrous man like Xiao Lin

would definitely come to your rescue personally.

This is a devious scheme

that takes advantage of human nature.

You have outdone most of my advisers.

I'm flattered, Your Majesty.

However, I'm curious about something.

What if Xiao Lin succeeded

in assassinating me tonight?

Would you swim with the current

and leave together with him?

Your Majesty, you're wise.

I had cut off all ties with Xiao Lin

ever since I came back from the Sheng Kingdom.

Bingchang, you…