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[Ever Night 2]

[Episode 21]

Your Highness, we have held Eunuch Wang's servants. We are waiting for your command.

Kill them! Kill them all!

Don't leave a single one alive!

They dared to try to kill me?

I think they are all tired of living!

They want to kidnap me?

Hunyuan, everything is fine now.

Go back to your palace and have a good rest today.

Tomorrow, we still have great things to do.

Imperial Sister, have you already seen the royal decree?

The regent Princess Li Yu is announcing

the will of the previous emperor!

"Third Prince Li Hunyuan

is naturally benevolent and filial, capable, and intelligent.

Very much like me. He is highly qualified to be the next emperor.

Hence, I am passing the throne to Third Prince,

Li Hunyuan." End of edict.

I, the royal son Li Hunyuan, am grateful for this edict.

I, Li Peiyan, ask to see the previous emperor once.

Bring in the previous emperor's treasured sword.

Seeing the sword is like seeing the person.

Upon seeing the previous emperor, why aren't any of you kneeling?

Long live the emperor!

Empress Mother, let me watch over Emperor Father instead.

I am happy that you can stay by

your emperor father's side.

Then I will join Empress Mother in watching over him.

General Ma arrives!

Invite him in.

Greetings, Empress and Sixth Prince.

General Ma, please quickly rise.

Your Highness, the news of His Majesty's death

have been relayed to the capital for more than three days ago.

But there is no news from the capital until now.

I think the young prince should quickly

return to the capital as soon as possible.

Fu Zi and His Majesty both passed away.

Xiling Shrine and the nearby states

have been wanting to take action.

In this situation, we must plan this out for His Majesty.

Until the situation is clear,

we cannot make any rash decisions.

In this case, I will personally head back to the capital to gather information.

No!

Wei City cannot go a day without a general, General Ma.

I cannot go a day without a ruler!

Empress,

staying here for a day more

will be an extra day of danger.

Protecting Wei City and

the people of Tang is more important than me ascending to the throne, General Ma.

Stay at Wei City and defend, General Ma.

Send one of your men to gather information instead.

I will do as you order.

Teacher!

Sang Sang!

- General Xu. - Official Zeng.

Before the court meeting, I went to the Academy.

But Tang Academy refused to see anyone.

Official Zeng, go on.

Ever since Fuzi went up to the sky,

the Academy lost a leader.

I do not think the problem is with the Tang Academy.

It comes from the South Faction of Heavenly Dao.

Since the royal decree came from the South Faction,

then Li Qingshan must know something.

But the late emperor's handwriting and seal are real.

There are no trails of forgery.

You and I are regular people. Of course, we cannot forge a royal decree.

But Li Qingshan and his students

are no ordinary people.

Are you saying that a cultivator in the South Faction broke the rules

and interfered with mortal business?

How else can we explain it?

Would the late emperor pass the throne to...

What do you think?

He is a useless wretch.

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Ming Chi, what's this...

We want to see the State Preceptor.

Yes.

You are late.

Teacher passed away last night.

What?

What—

Please enter.

His Majesty and Princess have arrived!

Welcome, Your Majesty.

At ease.

Your Majesty, please stay here. It might bring you bad luck.

When did you discover it?

Replying to Your Highness, last night.

Last night?

But last night, the State Preceptor was still...

Teacher has been sick for a while.

After Your Highness came last night,

Teacher passed away.

Was Your Highness's late night visit

because of the royal decree?

I am the regent princess.

Do I have to report to you first?

Of course no. We simply just think that

the State Preceptor dying after handing you the royal decree

is too much of a coincidence.

What are you implying? Are you casually inferring on court matters

and slandering the princess?

Your Majesty, Heaven can be the witness on my loyalty to the Tang court.

Say no more! Servant!

What is the meaning of this, Your Majesty?

Take him out and beat him 50 times.

- Yes. - Yes.

Your Majesty!

Official He, do you have any other questions?

I do not dare.

Please pardon me if I have offended you, Your Highness.

Don't be so humble, Official He.

I know you are close with Hunyuan.

But starting today, you must stay away from him.

He is no longer the royal son of Tang.

He is now the emperor of Tang.

You don't get to speak to him.

- Commander Xu. - I am here.

- Let's head back to the palace. - Yes.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

At ease.

What did my sister tell you?

Her Highness just told me to do my best to assist you.

She didn't need to bother.

Your Majesty, there's something that needs your decision.

Teacher has died.

You will be the new leader of the South Faction of Heavenly Dao then.

I will write down an order once I get back.

- Thank you, Your Majesty. - However...

You should change your address to yourself.

Right, I am now the emperor.

King Father.

Emperor Li Zhongyi of Tang has died. The throne was passed down to Li Hunyuan.

God bless our nation. [King of Yan]

Fu Zi went up the sky, the emperor of Tang died.

This is the best timing to attack Tang.

You're right, King Father. The throne was passed down to that dumb Li Hunyuan.

Tang is near its death.

We only need to push it a little bit.

How is Long Qing?

Long Qing had just taken over the Golden Horde.

He is now leading their army south.

He will force you to step down

and then steal my throne.

What a nice boy.

Let's wait for him to get back.

Prince Long Qing has arrived!

Long Qing?

Greetings, King Father.

I called him back.

King Father, the new Tang emperor, Li Hunyuan, still has his sister behind him.

She was once married off to the Golden Horde.

Rumor says that she killed her former husband, the previous chief of the Golden Horde.

She is brutal and hard to deal with.

I hope, Brother, you won't pity her.

You are biological brothers.

Although you have your own stands,

don't forget your goal.

To wipe out Tang!

We have hidden for decades and finally waited for the chance.

You two can make it as long as you work together.

The first torch in the campaign to destroy Tang should be lighted by our Yan State.

I wonder if you are ready, Older Brother?

You can start preparing.

I will be here waiting for your Golden Horde army.

I won't fail you, King Father.

May Heaven bless Yan.

- This news came from Tang. - Li Hunyuan?

It's true.

Li Zhongyi is such a coward.

He picked a loser to be the next emperor.

Looks like Tang is going down after Fu Zi has gone.

Fu Zi went up to the sky, the Li Zhongyi died.

Tang is tearing apart from inside.

Everything is going according to your wish.

Should we do anything soon?

It's not us who should do something.

It's because we want to attack Tang, thus the world should attack Tang.

There's more good news.

Li Qingshan died.

He Mingchi is now the leader of

the Heavenly Dao South Faction.

He can use his power

to affect the capital's situation.

He also sent over a secret letter.

[Xia Tian is the Saintess of Demon Sect]

This is the best excuse ever

to attack Tang.

Who would have thought that

the one who causes Tang's collapse

is their empress?

Greetings to the Monastery Leader.

The light will not be extinguished. The righteous path is everlasting.

The light will not be extinguished. The righteous path is everlasting.

General Ma has arrived!

Enter.

Your Majesty, the people we sent out have yet to return.

General, why do you think there is no news from the capital until now?

What is the reason?

Your Majesty, I have something to say but don't know if I should or not.

General, please speak.

I have seen the princess once.

She is intelligent and meticulous in her thoughts.

And now, she is even the state regent.

I wonder if...

General Ma, say no more.

[Libation]

Empress, don't worry.

I will send someone to check again.

Thank you, General.

Nothing is permanent except change.

Whatever is supposed to come will come eventually.

The snow stopped.

♫ No need to talk ♫

♫ The curtain of night has been lifted open ♫

Little Thirteenth.

- Little Thirtenth. - Teacher.

♫ Do everything without hindrances ♫

Without Fu Zi being born in this world, it would be like having a long night for ages.

We entrust our respect to Fu Zi

to that moon in the sky.

♫ Peach blossoms bloom outside of light ♫

The moonlight shines on the world. We are no longer afraid of the dark.

♫ I wait for an old friend's return ♫

♫ Look quickly. I dream about a frontier fortress ♫

Fu Zi used himself to tell us

that as long as one has a heart towards the Light,

there will never be an Eternal Night in this world.

♫ Look quickly. Everything keeps one another company ♫

♫ I've seen the sea of clouds ♫

♫ It's like an illusion in a dark night ♫

♫ I've called numerous stars here ♫

♫ They are kind of dim and kind of dazzling ♫

♫ I've been to oases ♫

♫ They have neither borders nor shores ♫

♫ I've kissed rivers ♫

♫ Spring passes and comes again ♫

♫ I've seen the sea of clouds ♫

♫ It's like an illusion in a dark night ♫

♫ I've called numerous stars here ♫

♫ They are kind of dim and kind of dazzling ♫

♫ I've been to oases ♫

♫ They have neither borders nor shores ♫

♫ I've kissed rivers ♫

♫ Spring passes and comes again ♫

♫ I've seen the sea of clouds ♫

♫ It's like an illusion in a dark night ♫

♫ I've called numerous stars here ♫

♫ They are kind of dim and kind of dazzling ♫

♫ I've been to oases ♫

♫ They have neither borders nor shores ♫

♫ I've kissed rivers ♫

♫ Spring passes and comes again ♫

Grand Prince.

Monastery Leader He, what are you doing here?

Can't the monastery leader of the South Faction of Heavenly Dao be in the palace?

Why are you looking for me?

Your Highness, take a look at what this is.

[To Xiling Shrine Leader]

I only took one among the secret letters

you exchanged with Xiling Shrine.

You want to use this to blackmail me? What a scheme.

How can that be so?

We are both on the same boat.

You are one of Xiling's people.

Your Highness, do you know why the State Preceptor died?

What's the reason?

Because he supported Li Yu in changing the royal edict. He died of shame.

Died of shame?

You mean...

His Majesty intended to pass the throne to Little Six?

That is correct.

Why are you telling me this secret?

Since we are on the same boat,

of course, I am willing to tell you everything

so you will trust me more.

Why must I trust you?

He Mingchi, what do you really want?

I want to help Your Highness get the throne back.

This is the Shrine Leader's idea.

The Shrine Leader?

Forget it. I don't even have my freedom.

I am stuck in this palace.

Being watched all day long. How can I...

How can I get my throne back?

Your Highness, although you lost your freedom,

you gained one benefit.

What benefit?

Li Hunyuan is inside this palace now.

Compared to the past,

it will be a lot easier for you to get closer to him.

Why do I need to do that? It's not Iike I can...

Your Highness.

You don't even need to do that in dealing with a dumbass like him.

You only need to push him a little from behind.

He will fall.

Hurry...

Don't give him money.

- You are all dismissed. - Yes.

You have nothing to do again?

I so want to do something.

Hunyuan.

I told you to visit Zeng Jing. Did you?

Why not?

He is not loyal to me. Why would I visit him?

Do you really not understand?

The court situation now is stirring. It's the best time for you to win the hearts of your subjects.

I am the state ruler. Why do I need to do that?

Li Hunyuan, as a ruler,

you must put your nation first.

How can you be so reckless?

Zeng Jing was Emperor Father's righthand man.

You should put down your past grudges and do everything to win him over.

That is the way of a ruler.

Yes, Royal Sister.

You can leave.

Useless.

Your Majesty!

I, Li Peiyan, greet Your Majesty.

Royal Uncle, you don't have to do this.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, you don't look well.

Are you upset about something?

Nothing.

I have a great bottle of wine in my place.

May I invite you to have a drink?

Your Majesty, the princess said you shouldn't.

Forgive me, I forgot you have your predicaments.

You are now the ruler and I am just a subject of yours.

We can't have your sister see us together.

Forget about it, we shouldn't do it.

I don't want to cause trouble.

I shall leave.

Royal Uncle, wait.

Your Majesty.

The snow is beautiful today.

Since you have nothing to do, you may as well drink with me.

Great!

Great!

I indeed have nothing to do.

Same. Keep your mouth shut.

- Royal Uncle, please. - Please.

Let's go to your place.

Forgive me for being frank, but you are the idlest emperor

that Tang had for thousands of years.

I trust in my royal sister's capability.

All the ministers also wanted her to continue being a regent.

What if she never leaves?

Do you want to be like this for the rest of your life?

Your status is different now.

No one can stop you from doing whatever you want.

I know.

But she is my royal sister after all.

I don't want to have a fight with her.

I am not telling you to fight with her.

You should help her do things so she would know what you are capable of.

She took over everything. I got nothing in my hands.

What can I do?

Your Majesty, that thing in the sky...

What is it so bright?

It's unsettling.

Yes.

During a dark starless night seven years ago, the imperial astronomer Miao Kechi

observed the sky and wrote down

these words in the historical record,

"Night covered the stars. The country will soon be in chaos."

Yu'er had to be married off to the far Golden Horde because of that.

Now that the moon is up,

why can't we do the same thing to them?

You want the Imperial Astronomy to make a prediction again?

Now that the empress and the 6th Prince are stuck in Wei City,

they can't do anything about it.

Most of their allies in the court

have been suppressed by Yu'er.

This is the best timing.

But the Imperial Astronomy has always been fair.

They claim that they relay the will of Heaven, that historical books must not deceive.

Would they do what we tell them to do?

Your Majesty,

if the Imperial Astronomy is indeed fair,

why was Yu'er forced to marry into the Golden Horde?

If we can pull this off,

that empress will be doomed.

Royal Sister will be so happy.

I can ask her to hand over the power to me then.

Your Majesty, you should change the way you address yourself.

Right.

Come on, drink some more.

Thank you, Royal Uncle.

Shrine Leader, other than Yan State and Grand River State,

every state has expressed its stand.

They will follow us once we start to attack Tang.

Yan is not a big deal.

Long Qing will join us eventually.

What about the Grand River? It's Mo Shanshan...

I said I would spare Mo Shanshan.

I didn't say I would spare the Ink Pond Park.

Book Sage Wang is a coward.

But he must be able to read the situation now.

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I am too sick to bow to you.

Please forgive me.

His Majesty asked me to visit you.

I wonder if you are doing well?

I thank His Majesty's concern.

I am very flattered.

Since you are flattered,

you should realize that it's time to retreat.

Retreat? What do you mean?

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♫ Time is like a shuttle; Spring goes, autumn comes ♫

♫ Sighing for the withering and blossoming of flowers ♫

♫ Whose problems have been buried by time ♫

♫ If this dream is like a bird ♫

♫ Unable to fly across the vast seas ♫

♫ Afraid that after daybreak, memories are empty ♫

♫ Even if love is the weakest existence ♫

♫ Still willing to disperse all the haze ♫

♫ Who's waiting for who ♫

♫ And who can bear to blame the other ♫

♫ Time is fleeting; Where does it go and where does it come from? ♫

♫ I bear no grudge for ♫

♫ Slipping into dirt for you ♫

♫ I am not afraid to accompany you ♫

♫ To leap over mountains and seas ♫

♫ Hearing the wind and rain outside the window raise their glasses to drown their sorrows, so satisfying ♫

♫ Who can understand the hardships that are hard to pour out? ♫

♫ Letting time fly hurriedly, using one lifetime to wait ♫

♫ Not fearing the past and the future ♫

♫ Time is like a shuttle; Spring goes, autumn comes ♫

♫ Sighing for the withering and blossoming of flowers ♫

♫ Whose problems have been buried by time ♫

♫ If this dream is like a bird ♫

♫ Unable to fly across the vast seas ♫

♫ Afraid that after daybreak, memories are empty ♫

♫ I bear no grudge for ♫

♫ Slipping into dirt for you ♫

♫ I am not afraid to accompany you ♫

♫ To leap over mountains and seas ♫

♫ Hearing the wind and rain outside the window raise their glasses to drown their sorrows, so satisfying ♫

♫ Who can understand the hardships that are hard to pour out? ♫

♫ Letting time fly hurriedly, using one lifetime to wait ♫

♫ Not fearing the past and the future ♫