Original subtitles

♪Your silhouette in the twilight's glow♪

♪Awakens like snow, delicate and cold♪

♪Within your gaze, countless destinies intertwine♪

♪A lifetime, a world of illusion of just one person♪

♪As moonlight shimmers♪

♪Falling petals rest in my palm, it's your sacred promise♪

♪Cultivating amidst the fleeting time of this mortal world♪

♪To be as one, inseparable, like a shadow in rhyme♪

♪Grant me a lifetime of enchanting sights♪

♪I defy fate, turning it around♪

♪Fearless of heavenly decree♪

♪It is the courage that blooms for you, profound♪

♪Unafraid of the destined trials♪

♪I only wish to make a vow with you♪

♪Like our initial encounter etched deep within my heart♪

=The Longest Promise= (Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise= (Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise= =Episode 22=

Princess?

Yuan.

How dare you humiliate the Princess!

Father.

Don't blame Yuan.

It's all my fault.

You!

This marriage alliance

is too good for the Crimson Clan.

Sarcastically, your princess

has disgraced herself

and fraternized with a Merfolk slave.

And that puts paid to the marriage alliance.

Wait, wait.

- Please listen to me. - Shut it.

You can insult me but not Yuan.

To me,

Merfolks are nobler

than the arrogant Azure Clan like you.

I've heard that the chief of the Crimson Clan

has been tight with a lowly Merman.

Crimson Queen.

Do you want

to turn down the proposal

from we Dark Clan for a lowborn Merfolk slave?

If you take his life,

we, the Dark Clan,

may forgive you

and our clans can still make up.

That's right. Kill him.

He's right.

Kill him.

Kill him, Crimson Queen.

The reason

why I rejected your proposal

because I don't want to marry

someone I don't like.

It doesn't concern Yuan.

So what if he's a Merfolk?

In my eyes,

the Merfolks are way nobler

than the arrogant Dark Clan like you.

Do you hear yourself?

This is outrageous.

Special Envoy, there must be

a misunderstanding in this.

Yuan.

I take this pearl

because I want to share your worries.

We, the Kongsangs, reincarnate.

Reincarnate?

Please wait for me here.

I'll return to you.

We will recognize each other with this.

Please help me

to protect my clan.

Wait for me.

I will.

I'll wait for your next reincarnation.

Once we recognize each other,

the pearl will respond to its owner.

(The pearl found its owner.)

(Yan'er.)

(You're the reincarnation of Yao Yi.)

Yuan.

I'm sorry.

I don't know what's going on.

The pearl disappeared out of a sudden.

Lowly slave.

My lord.

Yuan.

What evil spell

did you cast on my daughter?

Someone.

- Tie him up! - Your Lordship!

- Yes. - Yes.

No!

No one is going to touch him!

If you want to tie him up,

tie me up first.

This is ridiculous.

Let's go.

Yao Yi.

You're finally back.

I didn't realize

you'd been with me all along.

Today,

I must destroy this slave.

No, Father!

Your Lordship.

It's my fault.

I transformed into the woman

in his mind

because he was so upset.

I wanted to comfort him.

He did that

because he mistook me for someone else.

How dare you plead for him?

If it wasn't for him

who offended you,

you wouldn't have

had that ridiculous thought.

And you wouldn't have

disgraced yourself like that.

Get off.

I'm going to kill him.

And I'll deal with you later.

Yuan!

Yuan.

Mother.

Please say something.

Yuan.

My lord.

Keeper Yuan has contributed a lot

for the Crimson Clan

as he has been looking after the clan

for several generations.

Please show mercy on him.

He must leave the Crimson Residence immediately

or I will kill him.

No, he can't.

Father.

Yuan has already badly injured.

You can't chase him away.

You!

No, my lord.

Yan'er. Stop infuriating your father.

Father.

Don't you know what will be awaiting us?

If he doesn't leave today,

everything is going to mess up.

The rumor about the Princess of the Crimson Clan

fraternizing with a Merman will be making the rounds.

This is humiliating to our family

and your reputation.

How are you going

to live with yourself in the clan in the future?

My lord, my lady.

I'm to blame for what happened today.

As everyone saw,

I have cast an evil spell on Princess.

No, you didn't.

Father.

I don't know what's that,

but it's definitely not an evil spell.

Father, please.

Princess.

No need to plead for me.

We need a conclusion

for today's incident.

Yuan.

As the keeper of the Crimson Residence,

I've ruined the reputation of Princess

lest I protect her.

I've failed you.

The marriage alliance between Crimson and Azure Clans fell short.

I have disappointed you, my lord,

and the entire Crimson Residence.

I

don't deserve to be the keeper.

I, Yuan,

appreciate the kindness Crimson Clan extended to me over these 200 years.

I never expected

I'd bring ruinous harm to the clan.

I'm ashamed to face you, my lord and my lady.

I only wish

you won't blame Princess

after I leave.

I

bid farewell to you.

Yuan.

Father, please.

Father.

(Yuan)

Keep this.

Yuan.

- Yuan! - Chi Song, stop her!

Yan'er.

Princess.

- Yuan! - Princess.

Let go.

Yan'er.

Princess.

Yan'er.

♪That's the proof of my regretless devotion♪

♪Lingering in the mortal world♪

♪Never forgot my promise♪

Yuan!

Yuan!

Yuan!

- Young Lady. - Yuan!

Young Lady.

Yuan!

♪I'll reverse the fate to pursue even if it's a lonely road♪

Don't go.

Yuan.

♪Should Heaven senses me and responds to me♪

♪I'll return to the dream one day♪

Young Lady, please eat something.

Otherwise,

you'll collapse.

Yuan is badly injured.

What is he going to do?

Our last farewell was over 200 years ago.

Unexpectedly,

the lady who's deeply rooted in my heart

has been by my side all along.

Now that the pearl

has responded to its owner.

My Yao Yi

is back at last.

Up.

Go over there.

Go over there.

Get up.

Slowly.

Are you all right?

It's so tiring

to bring you back here.

You can't die.

Your wound is serious.

Lie back.

What's your name?

I'm the chief of Extreme Wind City,

Chizhu Feili.

You can call me Yao Yi too.

How should I address you?

I remember someone called me Yuan

and that's all.

Are you a bad guy?

Maybe yes, maybe no.

I can't remember anything.

Since you've lost your memory

after the war

and now you met me,

I won't allow you

to commit to anything heinous for the rest of your life.

Starting today,

I'll give you my surname.

And your new name

is Chi Yuan.

What do you say?

Are you willing to teach me

the robust swordsmanship skills of Kongsang?

I will

if you call me Master.

Master.

Well.

You've become my disciple.

You should remember the rules of the sect.

(When the disciples of the Extreme Wind Swords Sect)

(are roaming around the chaotic world out there,)

(they must treat the Kongsangs, Merfolks, and the Ice Clan)

(equally)

(and help those in need.)

The reason

why I rejected your proposal

because I don't want to marry

someone I don't like.

It doesn't concern Yuan.

If you take his life,

we, the Dark Clan,

may forgive you

and our clans can still make up.

He's right.

Kill him.

Kill him, Crimson Queen.

(He's a lowborn merfolk)

(of an unknown origin.)

(This is outrageous.)

(I won't let Yao Yi stay beside him.)

Yuan.

Are you all right?

Yuan.

You've become a man now.

Today, I take you here

because I want you to make a choice.

I kept it secretly.

I've already known

that you're not an ordinary merfolk.

When I first saw you,

I...

I took you as my disciple

and gave you a surname

because I want you to be good

and I want to keep you with me.

Yuan.

Am I

too selfish?

I don't care who you were in the past.

If you choose

to return to the Crimson Residence,

(Yuan)

I'll travel alongside you

despite the thorny path ahead.

It's just that, you know,

the lifespan of the Kongsangs is much shorter than the Merfolks.

I can't stay with you for too long.

If you can't let go of your past

and want to return to your clan,

I won't stop you.

I know.

Our future might be tough.

Still, I want to be with you.

Since

you've made your choice,

I'll make mine too.

Yao Yi.

Yuan.

Yao Yi.

Yao Yi.

Yao Yi.

I need your word.

Please protect my clan

and wait for me.

I'll wait for your next reincarnation.

But before our reunion,

Yuan,

please forget about me.

No!

My wish doesn't fail me

and I won't fail you too.

Yao Yi.

From today on,

I'll stay

by your side.

Come what may.

Yuan.

Please forgive me for lying to you.

I was cursed with the Ice Clan's spell.

I couldn't reincarnate.

So, I left a wisp of my soul

in the Crimson Pearl

to keep you company.

Because I hate to leave you

and I don't want you to be lonely.

It's fine

if you can't remember

our past.

I'll wait until you remember me

and I'll tell you.

It's been 200 years.

Finally, someone

could lift your obsession with me.

I'm so fortunate

to have stolen these 200 years.

Now that the Crimson Pearl is shattered,

I should leave too.

In time,

when everything returns to peace,

we'll be together forever

like what we used to be.

May you be with her

for this whole life.

I... I'm done.

Shi Ying.

I'm tired

and I can't fly anymore.

Why don't we find an inn in the city

and continue the journey tomorrow?

There's a relay station

about two hours' walk from here.

We can rest there today

so we can reach Riyue Lake

before tomorrow night.

I'm hungry.

I can't take another step.

No, we must move now.

Are you afraid of running into her

in the city?

The Princess of the Crimson Clan is so embarrassing.

Shame on her.

Since ancient times,

only the Crimson Clan

would reject the proposal of other clans.

Ironically,

the Azure Clan turned down this time.

We have no idea

what has happened, though.

I heard

that she and the keeper...

Shi Ying, wait for me.

Didn't you hear them?

They were talking about Yan'er...

It's none of my business.

Wait.

Can you not be like this?

Why do you always deny

your care for her?

You ignore me again.

It's been a while

since I last saw Sumo.

How's he doing now?

Thank you for your grace.

Sumo and I have been doing well

in the Huotu Tribe.

(Old Lord, Huotu Tribe)

You've been doing well?

(Lady Yu, Merfolk) Do you think I'm clueless about

how badly Great Consort

has been treating you all these years?

Sometime, I'd stop her.

But sometimes all these happen

behind my back.

You have been suffering.

Please don't say that, my lord.

My son and I

can live a peaceful life now,

which I truly appreciate it.

We didn't suffer.

Sumo should

start school this year, right?

Don't worry.

I'll take care of this well.

He can study

and learn shooting

with the royal descendants of the Huotu Tribe.

There are many Merfolks

who make achievements in Kongsang.

As long as he can stand on his own feet,

you can rely on him

for the rest of your life,

even if I have passed off.

Long live, my lord.

Please don't say anything ominous.

Long live?

Human

may live well today,

who knows tomorrow...

My lord!

- My lord! - My lord!

My lord!

Lady Yu,

you're indeed shameful.

How could you cozy up to His Lordship

without concerning his weak health?

You've seduced him

and caused him to die in lechery.

Yet you shift the blame to shadow or such.

This is ridiculous

that shadow can murder.

Men.

Bludgeon her to death.

Yes.

Hold on.

His Lordship

gave me this death-exemption token.

(Death-exemption Token)

Death-exemption token?

I don't see it.

Give it back to me.

Men.

Let go of my mother.

Give it back to me.

Bludgeon her to death.

Let go.

Sumo.

Men.

Drag them out.

- Sumo. - Don't come near.

Back off.

Or I'll kill you.

Don't you dare to touch my mother!

I'll kill you.

Back off.

Don't touch my mother.

No one is coming near.

Stop it.

Sumo.

Mother, what are you up to?

Ke'erke.

This woman killed your father.

(Sumo, Merfolk) Are you going to plead for them?

Father just passed away.

Mother, you shouldn't use any punishment.

As of now, it's imperative

to deliver the message of Father's death

to Jialan City and Extreme Wind City

to prevent Huotu Tribe from falling into unrest.

Lord Ke'erke is merciful.

He's right.

(Principal Sorcerer, Huotu Tribe) Great Consort, please do

what he said.

Fine.

I'll listen to you.

She won't have to die,

but she must be punished.

I'm going to silence her

from spewing any lies.

Ke'erke.

Stop pleading for them.

Men, take them out.

- Yes. - Yes.

Go.

Let go!

Let go!

Let go of me!

I didn't kill His Lordship. Let go!

Let go!

Sumo!

Principal Sorcerer.

How's the capture of those Merfolks going?

Everything's all set.

The only thing left

is the marriage alliance with the Princess of the Crimson Clan.

Crimson King, accept the decree.

By the mandate of His Majesty in Jialan Imperial City,

"I heard that Zhu Gaozhao, the Crimson King

has a daughter, Zhu Yan,

who's of meritorious origin with unparalleled beauty

and virtuous character, worthy of being a decent spouse choice.

I hereby grant her as the consort of Lord Ke'erke

of the Huotu Tribe.

The responsible authority will select an auspicious date for the wedding.

Hopefully, the boundary will be in peace

and further enhanced by this union.

Any disobedience of the mandate will be accused of deception crime.

That's all."

I accept the decree.

Young Lady.

Young Lady.

The Emperor issued an edict

to marry you to the Huotu Tribe.

Young Lady, get that off already.

I'm so freaked out now.

If we knew we were going to end up here,

it'd be better to marry into the Azure Clan.

Huotu Tribe is far away at the frontier in the desert

and the environment there is extremely hostile.

Huotu Tribe?

Yes.

Young Lady.

Consort Qing is indeed cruel

and determined to oppress me

by requesting this decree from His Majesty.

If I disobey the decree, I'll be accused of deception crime.

Yan'er can't just marry to that desert.

Are we really out of depth now?

I'll go.

Father, Mother.

I think this marriage

is what I want

and more suitable than the one with the Azure Clan.

Huotu Tribe

is under the jurisdiction of Father.

I'll be revered over there.

No one would dare to walk over me.

Besides, I was told

that this Lord Ke'erke

is a nice man.

He's the hawk on the grassland,

while I'm the flying pearl from Heaven.

It sounds like

we're compatible with each other.

You...

Are you really willing to marry there?

Mother,

if I have to marry someone,

this is the best choice.

Besides,

you've pampered me

since infancy

and I've lived carefreely

in the Extreme Wind City

without worries.

Now that the Crimson Clan is under duress

and both of you have toiled,

as the Princess of the Crimson Clan,

I should do something to relieve my parents

and the Crimson Clan.

My Yan'er has grown up.

Your Supreme Majesty.

Have you found any record

of the death of Emperor Xingzun?

In all official historical records,

ancient books or confidential accounts,

they only recorded

that after Emperor Xingzun attained the real state,

he relinquished the throne

and traveled to the Eastern Sea

with a raft

towards the Celestial River

and ascended to immortality.

Ying.

Perhaps you've overthought.

(Wu Zhen, one of Ten Sorcerers of Ice Clan) The Cangliu Kingdom

will return to the land of Yunhuang.

You knew about the identity of the Sage.

What's his identity

in the Ice Clan?

We received a secret formula

from the revered Sage

which needs the fresh blood

of Kongsang's children.

This is madness.

You can never

stop the revered Sage.

No one can.

The world created by him

must be destroyed by him too.

No one can stop him.

The Ice Clan possesses a heinous spell to refine a longevity pill

from human blood.

Perhaps

he didn't ascend as an immortal back then.

Instead...

Ying.

Mind your word.

Don't judge your ancestor.

He's the founder of Kongsang.

I hope I'm wrong.

I know you have many doubts

about the actions of the Ice Clan.

But never take the prophecy given by Merfolk Clan lightly.

Yes.

Before the evil emerges,

we need to plan ahead.

I've come across something in the ancient record.

If the Sea Emperor comes to contact with Dragon Blood Jade,

the sacred relic of the Sea Kingdom,

there'll be a reaction.

If we can

locate Dragon Blood Jade,

it'll be much easier for us.

Yufei.

No.

Don't bring this.

But

you use this every day.

Only pick light and valuable things

from what I usually use.

Don't take all.

But

we have a convoy of horse carriages

to carry our things.

If we don't bring them all,

I'm afraid the place will be too harsh for us.

If so,

are you not taking this too?

No.

Yufei.

I remember your hometown

is around Huotu Tribe.

(Huotu Tribe) You haven't returned home for years.

Do you miss your home?

Perhaps you can go home

when we head for Huotu Tribe this time.

Young Lady.

Do you lose your head in anger?

I can't understand what you're saying now.

It's a shame that this map is too old.

The defense deployment at Huotu Tribe

must have changed

after so many years.

(Jiuyi Mountain)

Xueying.

I brought you here

because I have a present for you.

I want to thank you for not running away

and you've been accompanying me.

Frankly,

I'd say that it's you

who has been accompanying me all this time.

No matter

how tough the road is,

I'm willing to take the risk

together with you.

We won't know how stunning

the scenery here

if we don't overcome obstacles.

Since the scenery is stunning here,

why don't you call me by a different name?

Shi...

Yu... Yu.

♪I can't contain my love that I forget the time♪

♪The fluttering candle flame set the night alight♪

♪You outshine the lights opposite the shore♪

♪Stardust fills my eyes♪

So beautiful.

Did you prepare this for me?

♪No one knows you like me♪

♪Like a constant bright moon, undeterred by the passage of time♪

♪Amidst the starry sky, my heart remains devoted to you♪

Your Highness.

Why did you call me that again?

Are you angry?

I'm sorry.

I was too nervous.

Next time,

I'll ask for your permission first.

Next time?

When...

will it be?

♪In this fleeting world of countless enchanting landscapes♪

♪No one knows you like me♪

♪Like a constant bright moon, undeterred by the passage of time♪

♪Amidst the starry sky, my heart remains devoted to you♪

Princess, please enjoy.

These dishes

are my new recipe.

I'm sure you'll like it.

A while ago,

Keeper Yuan left

and you never visited here since then.

Otherwise, you could've tried these new dishes earlier.

It's fine.

These dishes

are enticing enough just to look and smell at them.

I like them so much.

Sadly, I can't taste them afterward.

So, the rumor is true.

You're marrying down to Huotu Tribe.

If so, I shall congratulate you in advance.

We must celebrate this with some brew.

Get me the brew.

Come on.

This is the pear blossom brew

fresh from the jar.

I'd like to offer this to you

for tasting, Princess.

Thank you, Mr. Wu.

Xueying.

Qing Gang.

Thank you for coming all the way here

to bid me farewell.

Yan.

Do you truly want to marry

Lord Ke'erke?

It's better

if you accept General Qing's proposal, though.

Xueying.

Please don't say that.

Anyway, Huotu Tribe is far away

and you have no family there.

I'm worried that you might be mistreated.

Rest assured.

Lord Ke'erke is a nice man.

Don't worry about me.

You must take good care of yourself.

Well,

you're upright

and carry yourself

with an imposing aura.

In fact, you're genuine.

Yet, you're wasted on Bai Xuelu.

You know what,

you should watch yourself around her.

She might trick you

into her target.

If it's true, I'd love to.

Frankly,

I'm worried about you the most.

You're soft-hearted,

making you a punchbag.

If you marry into the palace in the future,

your days won't be easy.

If Consort Qing bullies you,

don't endure it on your own.

You must tell Prince Shi Yu

and ask for his help.

As for what I've told you today,

please promise me.

All right?

All right.

Yan, what's wrong with you?

You sounded like

this was our last farewell.

Not at all.

Because I'm happy for you.

Look at you two.

One

has found someone you love mutually,

while the other one

has someone you miss.

You're happy.

Are you not happy?

Of course, I'm happy.

I have you two.

Naturally, I'm happy.

By the way,

have you informed Priest

about your marriage?

Whether I inform him or not,

it won't make any difference.

I've sent him

a wedding invitation

to invite him over.

It's a reply

to his wedding congratulatory letter.

Well.

Don't need to worry about me.

Come on.

Let's not waste the delicacies today.

Fill it up.

Come on.

Let's celebrate my upcoming big day.

Cheers.

Yan, you must be happy.

Master.

Is that you?

When we got drunk back then,

you had someone to escort us back.

Now

we're drunk again,

but you will never come again.

This is the last farewell.

But why do you pretend to say goodbye

as if there will be a meet again?

Yuan.

Is that you?

Master won't come,

and you've left too.

I'm all alone now.

♪How fateful was our encounter♪

♪How tragic, destined by fate's decree♪

♪How fragile, like glass and snow's embrace♪

♪Love and hate entwined, indistinguishable♪

♪How prophetic, a single word spoken♪

♪How transient, the rise and fall of destiny♪

♪How balanced, each sip and bite, no debts owed♪

♪Tears well in eyes with jade-like brows♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Securing my path, thousands of miles long♪

♪Never apart from you♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Even if our hearts and guts are torn apart♪

♪Our gazes forever intertwined♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Securing my path, thousands of miles long♪

♪Never apart from your side♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Even if our hearts and guts are torn apart♪

♪Our gazes forever intertwined♪

♪How fateful was our encounter♪

♪How tragic, destined by fate's decree♪