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♫ If the world did not have you, if answers had no questions, ♫

♫ If there were eyes, but no scenery? ♫

♫ If fate had really and truly not arranged and planned for us to meet, ♫

♫ Then perhaps our palms' lines of divination would not permit our roads to meet. ♫

♫ A heartfelt gathering of just the two of us, in a vast sky full of stars ♫

♫ A love no mortal can comprehend, a mystery known only to heaven ♫

♫ Always beneath the surface, clearly fated emotions are in orbit ♫

♫ The Big Dipper has turned and the stars have moved because of you. ♫ (T/N idiom - time flies)

♫ This fate is calculated then to the ultimate degree. ♫

♫ This love is destined to be. ♫

♫ Every strength and weakness, all cast aside, all pressed down firmly are yours. ♫

♫ Every frown and smile, every word and action are in a dream. ♫

♫ All of them sad and happy, intoxicated and sober, growing and multiplying without end. ♫

♫ Beautiful and incomparable. ♫

[ Love and Destiny ]

[ Episode 45 ]

Grandmother.

A'Mo.

Yes, I am back.

Your ears are well now?

You can talk?

Grandmother, what is wrong? Do you feel ill anywhere?

A'Mo, in the past, I was not kind.

It was my fault.

I disliked you for being deaf and mute, gave you dirty looks.

But your father sincerely loves you.

At the time,

it was I who forced him to do that.

I was muddled.

Please don't blame your father.

I won't.

Do you know that since you left,

he can't eat.

He has become so thin.

He just stays in the local government office and refuses to come home. He doesn't like coming home.

I know

that he is blaming me. As his senior,

how come I was so biased!

A'Mo, I caused you and your father to separate.

I was so muddled, A'Mo!

Grandmother. Grandmother.

It is not your fault. I understand everything.

I was so muddled.

It was all my fault.

A'Mo, you can now check pulses?

I work in a pharmacy. The doctor there taught me how.

Mother, do not worry too much.

Grandmother's illness is not that critical.

Father has already given her medicines.

As long as she can relax her thoughts, she will recover from her illness very soon.

That is good.

Let us go outside.

Come.

What does that man who came back with you do?

He...he...

Why are you mumbling? I won't steal him!

After going out, you became bold.

You dare to directly bring home a man!

I came back

to discuss this matter with Father and Mother.

What is there to discuss?

The Song Family sent people and caused a huge ruckus,

so huge that everyone now knows about it. Your reputation has been tainted.

If you do not marry him, who else can you marry?

Zhan'er.

Lord Song and Madam Song were quite okay.

But their son was really a rotten one!

Before, I did not notice him caring about this marriage.

After being engaged for so long, he did not even come here to visit.

When you ran away from home, he also did not care.

He was always out, exchanging poetic verses with other people, living so lesiurely.

Now he's turned hostile, and charged into our house.

A scholar? Two-faced man. Full of evil intentions.

But I did not make it easy for him, I gave him a fierce scolding and drove him out!

It is just right that you did not marry him.

You... Do not look at me like that. I did not do that to help you.

We all are Lin Family here.

If your reputation is damaged, I also will not have a good life.

Oh.

What kind of person is that man you brought home?

Where is he from?

Stop asking.

Don't you all want to know?

Can I not ask on your behalf?

I also want to know.

This man that First Miss brought home

is quite handsome.

Based on his aura, he does not seem to be from a normal family.

Old Master is home! Old Master, slow down!

A'Mo is back!

A'Mo.

Dad! I missed you!

I also missed you.

Good. Your illness has been cured.

I do not have any worries now.

When you left, I regretted it.

Regretted letting you leave.

You were a lady who had not been far from home.

You went away alone, and did not take that much money.

How could you survive?

I then went to find you.

After half a year, I did not find any news about you.

Until your grandmother got severely ill,

I had no choice but to return.

Dad.

Enough. Stop kneeling.

It was hard for us to finally reunite.

Sit down, and let's have a good chat.

Young Lord Song and their housekeeper came

to say some harsh things.

Of course, I believe you.

You are the kindest person, and you know proper etiquette very well.

How could you be like what they said?

It's just that you brought him home this time.

I know that you are a person who knows your limits.

Quickly tell me who that man is.

What does he do?

How do you two know each other?

His name is Jiuchen.

Jiuchen?

Please have some tea.

In our house, all our women.

My mother is still gravely ill. I apologize

if you were not taken care of well.

You have said it too seriously.

A'Mo must accompany her grandmother for the coming days.

I fear that she might not be able to entertain you.

How about this? I will let our housekeeper accompany you to walk around our town.

There are places with nice scenery nearby.

No need to go to that much trouble.

Thank you

for taking care of A'Mo. She has already told me.

She also took care of me.

She has also told me a bit of your situation.

Just that I feel⁠—

These are the deeds to my assets.

Lord Jiuchen, what I want to know

isn't about these.

Lord Lin, what you want to ask is...

Just call me "Uncle Lin".

Uncle, just call me Jiuchen.

Okay. Jiuchen,

A'Mo said that you are a promising lad.

You have assets back home and a meritorious reputation.

You even once trained in the army.

Just that even though I am just

a ninth...

a ninth-ranked lesser official,

my daughter is also not a noble lady from a well-known family,

but in my heart,

she is the most beautiful and the best.

She has a kind temperament,

gentle and submissive character,

has the best heart.

Please sit down.

Hence, I want to know if you sincerely like her,

have decided to cherish her all your life

and to protect her.

That it's not just a moment of frivolousness of a young man,

an occasional moment of curiosity and amusement.

Are you really sure that she's the one?

I am.

I swear to you

that no matter what difficulty we face in the future,

whatever danger we encounter, whatever hindrance we meet,

I will do my best and risk my life to protect her.

I will not let her suffer even a bit of hurt.

If I break this promise, I will be hated by both gods and ghosts,

killed by both heaven and earth, my soul completely destroyed,

forever staying in the netherworld, never getting reincarnated!

Good. Good.

State Preceptor, I received a letter from Lord Chibi.

Did you obtain the item?

Zhonghao has adequately prepared for the Spirit-Binding Abyss matter?

Everything is ready. It seems that to open the Spirit-Binding Abyss,

we not only need the enchanted formation of Zhonghao's tribe,

we also need the blood of someone from the Phoenix Tribe as a guide.

Good thing Lingyue is in his hands. Everything is now ready.

We are just waiting for the day of the blood moon.

Also, the Demon Lord got mad and punished Zhonghao, blaming him for failing in his search,

still unable to find that female immortal who can release the Demon Lord from his seal.

What did Zhonghao say?

He still handed this matter to me. I feel that

Zhonghao is focused on opening the Spirit-Binding Abyss and releasing the demons into our realm.

He is already not interested in releasing the seal.

He wants to rebel against the Demon Lord?

He is not that bold. He is bent on taking revenge.

Now that State Master LIngyue is in his hands and you were driven out of your state,

he has now set his eyes on the Heavenly Race that exiled him.

He already cannot wait to open up the Spirit-Binding Abyss to let the demons in

and cause the world to fall into chaos.

Overestimating himself.

Oh right. I heard from Zhonghao that the Demon Lord has deduced

that Jiuchen must have sent that female immortal to the mortal world to undergo trials.

Once she successfully passes her trials and loses the demonic aura in her,

the Demon Lord will forever be sealed.

This is a good thing for us.

- After all, his coming out will be⁠— - Pass trials?

Jiuchen sent the female immortal to the mortal world to pass through trials?

Right. It is to wash away the demonic aura. If she succeeds,

the demonic aura will get dissipated, she can regain her immortal body and return to her immortal rank.

Qingyao, do you know how to play the zither?

I don't.

How about other musical instruments? Why not play them for me?

I also don't know how.

I am not like the women you knew from before.

- I cannot understand those refined toys. - I...

But, the dance when you do the Nine Acupuncture Technique does look good.

If you are bored, I can do some on you.

No need. No need. I think that watching you play chess is nice too.

Have I told you

about my mortal trial before I became a high god?

No, and I also do not want to hear it.

Since you do not want to hear it, I must tell it to you.

That year, what I had to go through was a death trial. I was a soldier guarding the border.

At that time, my subordinate was a deputy general who was as dark as charcoal,

but was very brave. One time, when he went out to fight a battle,

he captured a female doctor from our enemy state.

That female doctor was so beautiful that he fell for her!

But that female doctor refused to submit to him, whether he used force or sweet words.

No matter what that deputy general did,

she was unmoved. Afterward, I learned

that this female doctor already had a childhood sweetheart in her hometown,

who she was engaged to marry.

Qingyao. Qingyao? Are you listening?

I am.

Afterward,

that deputy general of mine saw how this female doctor was so stubborn, so he released her.

When she returned to her hometown, she realized

that the childhood sweetheart she was engaged to

had already married!

And this man even doubted her for losing her virginity after getting abducted!

Tell me, isn't than man so hateful? So hateful!

So-so.

So-so? It was already like that, and it's just 'so-so'?

When the female doctor got abducted, that man might have thought she is dead.

Marrying another one is justifiable. Talking about hateful,

that deputy general of yours is the one who is hateful.

Abducting a woman and destroying the rest of her life because of it.

That woman not killing him when she got a chance was already being nice to him.

My deputy general was sincere toward her.

Sincere?

Abducting her, destroying her marriage, and then releasing her to go home.

Tell me, how could a weak lady like that prove her innocence?

How could she stop the gossiping mouths of everybody? Is that being sincere?

Wrong. Wrong. We were entering battlefields to kill the enemies, to protect our homes and nation.

Our stands were different.

Guess what the ending was?

What happened?

After eighty years, that deputy general of mine made a huge war merit.

He returned to the Imperial court and became a high minister!

But he gave up fame and fortune,

changed his name and went to that woman's hometown to reunite with her,

and they were blessed to have a blissful marital life and lots of children!

How about it? Isn't the ending of this story

so touching?

Two mortals meeting again after eighty years?

And they were able to have a blissful marital life and lots of children?

High God Yunfeng, can you put in a bit more effort when you make up stories?

Do not mind those little details.

Anyway, this story is telling us that in whatever thing we do,

do not be too narrow-minded.

So what if you knew him first? So what if you were engaged?

If his character is doubtful, then abandon him.

- If the fate is not enough, you should follow the will of the heaven. - So?

So I just want to tell you that man called "Sangnan" or "Sangbei" (T/N nan = south, bei = north)

is not worthy of your trust. Just to go through a love trial,

he stayed in the mortal world for fifty thousand years. Fifty thousand years!

With so many double, how many⁠—

I just want to tell you that he does not really love you that deeply.

He used the opportunity while he was in the mortal world to chase after so many girls!

You laughed, then it means you acknowledge it?

Say, you wronged him,

yet you speak like this behind his back. Aren't you hateful?

If he'll just come back here and be well-behaved,

even if you ask me to kowtow to him and admit my mistakes, I will do it.

But...

Since he came back,

he keeps pestering you.

My not punching him is already⁠—

I...

♫ This alone would allow you to hand over things completely for the rest of your life, We will write the verse ourselves ♫

♫ In order to embrace a romantic point in the long dark night, a lonely pillow shared ♫

♫ The stars in your eyes make the tears streaming down like a galaxy, inviting a heartfelt confession ♫

She kissed me. ♫ Loving foolishly, just lose yourself in loving dearly this romance ♫

She kissed me!

She kissed me!

Sister! Good things are about to happen.

I must first congratulate you.

Very well. You dare to eavesdrop on us?

I did not. I was inside sleeping.

It was you two who came here to say sweet things to each other.

Moreover, that High God Yunfeng was shouting and hooting, who would not hear it?

"She kissed me".

- "She kissed me! She kissed me"! Who would not hear that? - You...

L-Let me tell you this. You must not act recklessly.

If you dare to, I will tell him all your embarrassing secrets!

If you dare tell them, I will cut off your tongue!

You think I'm afraid of you?

If you dare to chase me, I will tell him all your secrets!

If you dare tell them, I will cut off your tongue!

I will tell him!

Star Lord Sangnan.

Heavenly Emperor has ordered that Chengyan's restriction be lifted.

Yes.

Star Lord Sangnan.

Yao'er.

May I ask why you are here?

If I have no official business, can I not come here?

I came today to relay the decree of Heavenly Emperor

of removing the restriction on Chengyan.

Thank you, Star Lord.

I am very happy to do these things for you.

Yao'er, I still remember the past you.

The past

was a very long time ago.

Long time.

But for me, it was like I had a dream.

Those things feel like they happened yesterday.

Do you believe in fate?

The past me kept telling myself

that I must learn to cherish fate.

But I now would rather choose to respect fate.

Respect all kinds of meetings and separations.

Star Lord Sangnan, I once sincerely loved you.

But now, I have put it down.

Put it down?

Actually, suffering and happiness are just a moment of obsession.

If you obsess with the thought, then you will be trapped in it.

For the past fifty thousand years, I was trapped in my obsessions.

But now, I finally understand

that human life is like a game of chess, that things happening are like a dream.

You must learn to treasure the people in front of you.

Is it because of him?

Yes.

Okay. I understand.

Yao'er, I hope you can be happy.

It is still best to come back here.

Xiao Bai.

Stop just standing there. We were out for so many days.

The house is very dirty.

Let's go and clean it up.

Hey! Where are you going?

Sister Qingyao forbids you to roam around!

You dare tell on me?

Let me tell you that you should stop annoying me.

Also, if you dare tell Qingyao anything,

I will pull out all your hair!

Hey!

Now that my restriction has been lifted, I should go to the mortal world to look for Ling Xi.

Little flower sprite!

High God.

What's wrong? Wny are you so sad?

Chengyan won't let me tell you.

Won't let you tell me?

Did he went out to do something evil?

It's fine. Just tell me. I won't tell anyone.

If you dare say anything, I will pull out all of your hair!

I won't tell! I won't tell!

Are you blind?

Is it freshly out of the oven?

Yes, freshly out. Please take a look.

These were goods that my boss just received.

- Now, they are scattered all over the street. You tell me, what should be done? - Indeed!

Talk! Why are you just standing there?

Talk! Talk!

Look!

Everything has been scattered!

What should be done?

- Move aside! - Don't go!

Pay up! Stop right there! We're not yet done!

- Where are you going? You tell us what to do. - Indeed!

What do we do now?

- What do we do? - Aunt,

- give me these. - Okay.

I'll wrap some for you.

Hold it well.

Hold it well.

Where is she?

Who are you? Why were you following me?

Ling Xi.

Magic? Who are you?

Why did you follow me?

I'm telling you to not harbor any crooked ideas. I...

I also know someone who can do magic!

He is more awesome than you are!

If you dare hurt me, he will not spare you.

He knows magic? Jiuchen?

You know him?

Who are you? Who really are you?

I initially just wanted to look at you from afar.

Sorry. I promised my sister.

I shouldn't have come see you.

I'm back.

You are quite late.

Do you know someone named Ling Xi?

What about it?

Today, I met a strange man.

He called me "Ling Xi"?

Who is he?

I also do not know. He was a young man

who followed me since I left town.

He also knows magic.

He also knows that your name is Jiuchen.

What did he say?

He said that he promised his sister

and should not have come to see me.

He also apologized to me.

Do you know him? Who is he?

A friend.

Strange. Why did your friend secretly come to see me

and even called me Ling Xi?

Who is Ling Xi?

Ling Xi is... an old friend.

Chengyan, I am going to the manor of Lord of Heavenly Medicine and will be back immediately.

I saw Ling Xi today.

What did you say?

Who told you to go?

Do not worry. I did not tell her anything.

I just want to confirm if you are saying the truth.

Acting recklessly!

Acting recklessly? I am not acting recklessly!

Did you see how she is now?

Crude clothes, messy hair, acting like a dummy. Totally different from how she was before!

Teacher has left.

Senior Sister became like that now.

I... am really very sad.

I know that you are upset.

But as members of the Heavenly Race, we have long lives.

We are destined to have disasters at a specific time point.

We won't be able to escape it.

Since Ling Xi went to the mortal world to go through her trial,

we cannot help her with anything.

The only thing we can do

is to stay here and wait for her to return safely.

Is she... doing fine?

She does not remember me at all.

She is undergoing her trial. Naturally, she has no memory about us.

Then...

She should be returning soon, right?

Did you not tell me that after her birthday,

she will have her trial and return here?

Soon.

Do not disturb her again. Got it?

Jiuchen is there. I will not go even if you beg me!

What are you doing?

This is yours?

- Let me do this. - You bought it?

Someone gave it to me.

You said that you like me.

When did you start to like me?

Long time ago.

When we first met?

Longer than that.

Who are you? Why were you following me?

Ling Xi.

Strange. Why did your friend secretly come to see me

and even called me "Ling Xi"?

Who is Ling Xi?

Ling Xi is... an old friend.

Your turn.

Someone is here. I'll take a look.

Miss.

Miss, hello.

Who are you looking for?

I am looking for that young lord inside.

Then, come in.

Is it time?

Yes. Senior Deity, you must quickly leave.

What is her next trial?

I cannot say it.

Senior Deity, if I leak the heaven's will,

I am afraid that Ling Xi will not be able to pass her trial.

You have exerted so much to get her this chance to survive.

Even if you are to punish me,

I must not foil your grand plan.

You are leaving?

Right.

That fast? I just finished making your tea.

Are you not going to sit for a while more?

No need. Thank you, Miss.

I will take my leave. Miss, no need to walk me out.

Who was that?

A friend.

A friend from your hometown?

He traveled so far, but did not even stay a moment longer.

It would be nice if he could have stayed for dinner.

He has some things to take care of.

Momo,

accompany me out for a walk.

It was still cloudy earlier. I thought it would rain.

Why is the sky suddenly clear now?

Sooner or later, the sun will still come out.

A man's journey is also like that. Just keep moving forward

and you will find hope.

Why are you suddenly saying that out of nowhere?

I hope you can remember

that no matter what you encounter in the future, do not give up easily.

While living, whether it is your lover,

your family, duty, or justice,

all are items that are worthy of being cherished and guarded.

Do not easily negate your existence

and do not easily give up.

Why must you tell me this?

What will I encounter?

Did you not say that you will always be by my side?

I will always be by your side.

Timing and Translation carefully crafted by the Divine Destiny Team at Viki.com

♫ Three flasks, two small cups, a neglected shadow with a meticulous hairstyle, ♫

♫ a tear-soaked message that tears at my throat ♫

♫ After a few words, requesting time to flow backwards ♫

♫ for a split second, to see beyond the facade ♫

♫ Entirely acting happy, though all one's hopes and efforts come to nothing, ♫

♫ pity cannot be looked for ♫

♫ One's whole heart would have to be uninhabited to comprehend ♫

♫ how love can be noncommittal ♫

♫ Overlooking finality, reluctant to leave, at this moment one must not turn one's head around ♫

♫ Rushing at thin air with both hands, unbearably brandished tucked inside one's sleeves, feebly telling them again to cease ♫

♫ If forbidden by the ways of the world, torn apart by chance, a person appears then in denial ♫

♫ Unwilling to let go of a single morning, throughout one's life so hard to come by, because you've forgotten me ♫

♫ Having believed when going forward while being congenial, ♫

♫ in an infatuation for a very long time ♫

♫ I used this entirely to change, opening up words and thoughts, ♫

♫ made them truly into flesh. ♫

♫ How many times after that did the couple in the mirror, one wrapped around the other, ♫

♫ glance once again drowsy-eyed ♫

♫ My will used as if it were a chess piece, ♫

♫ I'm already changed into an amber stone ♫

♫ Only yielding to memories, as the thin streams flow forever (T/N working steadily little by little), allows me to enter another year ♫

♫ Dreaming that we'd stay together outside the dream is illusory, and in desperate times I look back ♫

♫ You're behind me still. ♫